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a. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1898, TrlE OFFICIAL PAPER OF GILLIAM COUNTY, OREGON. PRESIDENTS At ESS AGE. Treaideiit McKinloy subtiiitteil hia nmiHl nifS(g u congress Tuesday Horning. It is a volmmiums ilocnuienl i-onuiiiiritf over 10 O H) wonla ami touch es tin Mil the Important olT.iirs of the povernmt'iit. The president congratu lutea the country tin it utmstml progper jjetily nnii Bnka Hint,' in order to support Ihe golil (sutndard, die secretary of the trenenry be given full jower to issue . bumla at will either on long or eliort lime, lie favors siibs'ulies for chip tiuiMers and ailvises mure laws to con trtil and regulate the trusts. The UritT is tmrely mentioned. Recent executive rulings regarding civil service ntTairsare explained aa ia the Sultan of Snla mat ter and the entire Philippine question. Now ia the time to plant good live holiday a Ivertiaim snt-, and the place to plant them, to catch Gilliam county trade, i g in tbe adverticing columns of the Glork. Semi in your copy. hat a gra ml opportunity of "getting back" at the Oregonian the president overlooked when he wrote that lengthy message. Gov. Oeer has two ways open by which he miy settle the I'lum ur scandal sat isfactorially to the mass of the people of Oregon. Either convict I'hiinmer of ciminal libel and send him to the peni tentiary, or admit that he is, himself, a bribi t vitar an I resign his o:fi We wtmder which course the governor will choose. The Eugene Morning Register cays that Mark Hanna will step down and out as chairman of the National Republican committee on account of his health and despite the daily receipt of letters urging him to retain the position. Mark himself says he'll be darned if he will let goof the chairmanship or any thing else. Who shall decide whan doc tors disagree? TO OPEN THE RIVER. Much of the mystery about the operations of railway surveyors on the north bank of the Middle Co lumbia since early in the year is dispelled by the resumption of con struction work on what is known as the Paul Mohr portage road, be tween Columbus, a point on the river bank opposite Grants, and Crates point, or the big eddy, about three miles above the city of The Dalles. The purpose of this port age road is to- transport freight past the dalles of the Columbia, which is an unnavigable stretch of the river about 20 miles long toconnect with steamboats above and below. It is said that the portage will add only about 5 cents a ton to thecost of transporting grain, which would not be an appreciable factor in get ting the produce of the interior to tidewater. Several years ago, work was be gun on this portage road, and two or three miles of rails were laid at the tipper end. Since then the en terprise has languished. This year activity was again manifested and in the past week numerous crews have been put at work on the line and the road, it is said, willbe ready for operation in a few months. The history of the enterprise is a matter of considerable interest. History of the Project. In 1885 the Farmers' Railway Transportation & Steamboat Port age company was organized in Walla Walla by Messrs. Sharpstein Payne, Chapman, Baumister and Small. A survey was made of the proposed portage railway, but there .the matter stopped, the company waiting for the locks at the cascades to be completed, it being plain that a portage railway around the dalles of the Columbia river would be utterly useless without some means of overcoming the obstructions at the cascades of the Columbia. Af ter waiting a few years, the original promoters became tired, and Paul F, Mohr was appealed to by Mr. Chapman to take hold of the enter prise; As a consequence, Messrs. Miles C. Moore, A. M. Cannon, Paul F. Mohr, E. II. Morrison and Jo seph S. Jorgensen became interest ed with Mr. Chapman.' It was thought then that the locks would surely be completed in 1889 but in 1889 this consumation seemed as remote almost as at the beginning and all these gentlemen dropped out except Mr. Chapman and Mr. Mohr, who concluded they would hang on to the enterprise until the locks were completed. , They inter ested v ith them the Hon. W. Lair Hill, C. B. Jublock, of Chicago, and the late Julius L ewenberg, of Port land. '. A new company was formed, known as the Farmers' Transpor tation Company. This company and f pent a great deal of money in the acquisition of rights of .way and in maintaining a lobby at Wash ington city to urge upon. congress the necessity of appropriating a sufficient sum of money to complete the locks at the cascades within the shortest practicable time. The prospect looked very fair for success in this direction, but was defeated by secret and powerful influence in congress. Tho usual small appro priation was passed, llow'ever, in order to hold together the franchise and property already acquired (a large part of the life of the previous corporation having already expir ed), the articles of corporation were amended so as to include the right of the company to const ruct a port age railway of its .own around tho cascades of the Columbia. About this time, Governor Pcn noyer, of the state of Oregon, took the bull by the horns by getting an appropriation from the state of Oregon, to complete a portage rail way on the Oregon side of the river over the Cascades reservation, which was accomplished about 1S93 In the meantime the Portland Chamber of Commerce took up the matter of the early completion of the portage railway, and in order to do this proposed to purchase 500,000 of the Columbia Railway & Navigation Company's bonds at par, this measure being defeated, however, by the powerful ""railroad interests opposed to this project In 1893 the memorable panic took place. Mr. Cannon, who was the principal backer of the enterprise, failed utterly, and, owing to the condition of the money market from that time up to two years ago, it was impossible to enlist capital from the East or elsewhere in any new transportation project. The rapidly succeeding bankruptcies of all the principal railroads in the Pacific Northwest intensified tha adverse situation in this respect A great difficulty in enlisting capital in this enterprise is alleged to have been the threat of the rail road companies to hang up the hide of anybody on the fence who should dare to put his money into a portage railway or navigation project. After hearing such a threat those who were asked for assistance did not wait to learn the details or the verities of the project. Mr. Can non, of Spokane, having died, and the others having been sorely crippled by the panic, and the Co lumbia Railway vfe Navigation Co. being irrevocably in debt, no one was left to battle for the project except Mr. Mohr, who could do nothing, as he had also lost all of his money, and likewise his inter est in the old company. It appears that last winter Mr. Mohr laid the project before some of his friends in Spokane, to-wit, William J. Harris, Senator George lurner, Frank II. Graves, I. N. Peyton and W. J. C. Wakefield. These men made a careful exami nation of the physical and com mercial features of the enterprise. convincing themselves that Mr Mohr's theories were entirely sound, and agreed to put up the necessary capital to complete the project, provided they could interest some friends in the East and in London. This having been accomplished, the Central Navigation it Con struction Company was formed to complete the project, first, with a nominal capital, to avoid the sus picion of its enemies, and subse quently enlarged to cover the total requirements for the completion of the enterprise. A Big Transportation System. The plane of the Central Naviga tion & Construction Company for the year 1900 are as follows: First To complete a standard gauge railway between Crates point and Columbus. Second The completion of a sufficient amount of equipment in steamers and barges, both on the Upper and Lower Columbia and Snake rivers, to accommodate the business tributary to these rivers. Third To construct tramways to -convey tho wheat and other freight from the summit of the plateaus near these rivers to the river banks. Fourth To complete as far as possible the line from Priest rapids to Spokane, and during the next year to complete such branches as are financially and physically prac ticable, connecting points too re mote from the river to be tributary thereto by wagon haul, with the wharves and warehouses . on the river bank. .. . -. . The entire' project when com pleted will comprise about 1000 miles of river navigation and about HtAVI VUUTT-lv,tJfctvitNr tKK' uuivd'Oi icMinny ictfUtfls, ing the Investment, when all is completed, of about if 5,000,000, A syndicate has been formed to operate warehouses and to handle tha wheat (lowing to this .transpor tation line. The Central Navigation it Con structioii Cinp:viy has, during the present year, quietly surveyed the line from Spokane to tho Columbia river, and several of the feeder lines referred to. It has spent about $ (0,000 in surveys, in the purchase of materials and tho purchase of the steamboat Frederick K. Billings (whic' it proposes to run between Columbus and the mouth of Snake river,) since last spring. It has also expended large sums of money in acquiring rights of way and in purchasing the bonds of the old Columbia Railway it Navigation Company, which years ago were put up as collateral security and sold to satisfy claims. Oregonian Uimouriiaiituniii ten (TTWfV Notice. To Whom it May Concern. Notice is hereby given to all persons that I have lost one promissory note made at Condon, Oregon by George 11. Dukek on the 221 day of July 18U5 in fa vorof S. P. Uice for $700. 00 due on or before the 1st day of January 1901 with interest after date until paid at the rate of len per cent per annum. Both prin cipal and interest payable at Condon, Oregon in cold coin of the United States Interest p.iyablo annually and in ruse suit should be instituted to collect the said note then the maker agreed to pay snch sum as the court might adjudge reasonable as attorneys fees in said suit or action. This note is secured by a mortgage executed July 22 1 1895 on land in Uilliam county, Oregon, and has nev er been endorsed or negotiated by nie and I am still the owner of said note and entitled to all moneys doe thereon. All persons are therefore notified not to ne gotiate, endorse, buy or sell said note or to lend any money on the same. Condon, Or. Dec. 5th 189S S. D. Rick KOTICE FORPUBLICATIOX. Tiintwr Culture . Final Proof. (JS Land Offick, Thk Dau.e, Or., Oct. IT, 1809 Notice is hereby irtren that Henrv F. Senctell, ot Clem. Orcein, ha tllit mrtWof Intention to make Hint) proof betorv 8. A. I), tinrlev. l 8 Couiinissiiinvr, at bin office in ArUiurton, Or., on Saturday. December 9, 1 899, on timber culture application No. 'W, for the n ;. tp 1 s, r 21 e, W. M. He nnif as witnenst's: Zwhury T. Dntlstm. tieorxe WeNhoas nd Kri-d uViiarl, of Clem, Or., and tiranl WJ, of ulfx. Oregon. i'9 03 Jay P. Ixcts R;tttor. KOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Timber Culture, Final Proof. C 8 I.asdOfvuh.Th Dalus, On, Oct. 17, lS'Xi. Notice I hereby Riven tint Zncharv T. Podxon. of Clem. Oregon linn tiled notice of I n tention to mnke linal proof before ft. A. Miii'li-y I'. S. t'onimifsioner, at bis olBut) lu Arlington, Orefou, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, W, on timber culture application So. 2732. for the ne'i ec. tp I s. r 21 e. V. 51. He ntoneri as wltncfKca: lienrv F. Ncndeli, Georwe Wt-lannn find ( harli s l;a!ke. of rlem, Oregon and John . Wade, of Oicx, Oreiron. Jay V. I.ucia, lieu-inter. JUST RECEIVED A Car-load of S u per i o r D i s c D r i 1 1 s Hoe Drills seeder 13 e s t i n t In e M arket. The Superior is warranted not to clog. The Superior gives satisfaction. Buy it, try it and be happy Our stock of fall and winter goods, now arriving, has never been surpassed in elegance and va riety in this county. When you come to Arlington call and inspect our good and learn our prices, whether you wish to buy or not. You will be sure to be pleased. ALL GOCDS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. LORD & CO., ARLINGTON, OREGON. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE, Notice ia hereby given. In the matter of the estate of Sara Bel HUler, deceased, that the un derpinned was on the tth day of September. A. D 1, appointed by tho County Court of Glllbon Comity, Oregon, the administrator of tile estate of the above named decedent. A li persons hav ltit claims against the taid estate lunst present the same to me duly verified at the office of Hendricks A Eowcrman, my attorneys, at Condon, Oregon or to me at ifayville, Oregon, within six months from the date and tint publication of this notice. Of Arlington, Or. No. 3918, Condou, Oregon, Octobers, lssw. 0o. B. I m, Adm'l'rof the Estate of bamuel riiater, deceased. Non-AIchohoIIc. No man who Uvea on meat ever known to lick hia wife, or hhIj for a divorce. A vegetable diet woman in as cold ami clammy as a turnip. If too. want vonr irirl to have rnnv cheeks and vitality in her motion, feed her on bet-f atMAbr with Si...hi uitna I Atuttk 1 1 u .. ...v.. v......... "... .o .ft .... uan- gou ionic i.i tiers, com every w Here. H. H, HKSbRICKS. JAY BOWKRSf 4H, HENDRICKS & BOWERMAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. riasTBtriUjiso w.t or poxt orrH.g, co.irmM. RSTUOO pTOUTH OS ktkiwkh'h BKKK, CuKel!,; Careful attention to lemil lni.lnr.. In (:lllim and Wheeler counties. A XJlary lu each oiliest. Deputy Stock Inspectors. I have appointed, as my deputies the followlna . ri. roiweit, Arlington. I.. B. Tow-intend, Condon. Charley VN bite, 1'apcr Wick. R. M. Johnpok. Fine Rnk Block Inspector for Uiiliain County, Oregon. H. W, HARTMAN. Carpenter and Builder. . Scroll Uorl( a Specialty. Plans and Estimates Furnished Condon : : Oregon. C. S. PALMER, Artistic; .Barber. Sleelc Shaves and Hair-cuts. Razors honed and re-ground. CONDON - - ORECON. WAXTKD HKVKfUl, r-EBHONS FOR PIS UlBlrlcl OMieeMHDUKors in this state to rep. me In their own and surroimillnir counties. W illlnicto p iy yearly (iof). payable weekly, lie idrHblc employment with minimal opportunities. References exchanged. " Knclono self-arfdntssed slumped envelope, 8. A. I'ark.a.'OCBXlon build iui Ciuugu. , , Transacts a General Banking Business.; Accounts Kept Subject to Check. Drafts sold on all the principal cities of the United States and Europe. Interest allowed on time deposits. ; SPECIAL ATTENTION CIVEN TO COLLECTIONS. WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS- D.M.FRENCH. President: W. W. RTF 1 WPP vir.Dr..u.., cd.vi T. HURLBURT. Cashier. DIRECTORS D. M. FRENCH, W. W. STEIWER, W. LORD. L. C. ED WARDS AND A. C. HAWSON. 2 ianrmnjrnnminnnrmjiruTriTnnnnjunjT CASH I CASH! CASH! CASH will capture ORICATICR BAKd'ATNB at the firm ofSIHlRTlC fr WKMt CO. I'roui thin d.ito, November 15, 18UU to Jntnmry 1, 11)00, than anywhurt) clao ia Oilliaiu county. 1H ORDER r-'lce our largo fctock of Gonoral Mer I'hnndiuo, bufore taking .-inventor, we will make ORKAT RKIWCTIOXS in all lini-i carried by ua ex cept Urocorios and Hardware, which will be oUl at fig ures to HHot tho clones t coin petitiou. REMEMBER w0 carry nearly everything from a Needle to a Threshing Machine! Most of our good wore pur chased before the advance In pricoa which will be to tho advantage of our customers, We have a few MONITOR DRILLS loft from the car-load recently received from the factory which will bo sold for lead money than they can be bought for after January In. NEW DEPARTURE Steel or Chilled Bottom Gang 1'lowH, wo are holding at tho old price until January lit. although the price has advanced 3 00 to $8.00. BAIN AND STOUCHTON Wagoni have madeaiharp advatico in price but we are in a position to moot an prices umdo on wngona that aro equal in quality to the well known brands we carry. The Urgent line of SEWING MACHINES in Arlington to be found at our store. Call and see us and got prices. URTE Si WEIR CO., RELIABLE MERCHANTS, ARLINGTON, - - - - OREGON. DROP IN AT COB'S Next Door to Bowling Alley Arlington, when you feel like enjoying a flret-clasa . CICAR OR MILWAUKEE BEER Oil DRAUGHT. All kinds of first-class liquors on hand. RIN EH ART'S RESTAURANT Condon. - Oregon. GEO. W. RINEHART, Prop'r, The public will find tMt no better accommodations can be found in this country tUi .thia house Meals 25c; beds25o. HEADQUARTERS FOR TRAVELIIIC MEII. F.T. HURLBURT. Pres. SMITH FRENCH. Sec. DAN THOMAS. Man'ffr Arlington Warehouse Co. (Incorporated) GENUINE CALCUTTA GRAIN SACKS AT LOWEST PRICES. HIGHEST MARKET Ml U C A TcROP OF THE PRICE FOR THE IIE-M 1 SEASON OF 1899 ADVANCES MADE ON WHEAT AT ANY TIME. , Barbed Wire, Nails, Flour, Feed, Salt, Sulphur, Lum ber, Lime, Cement, Cedar Posts, fine, Oak or Fir Wood Sash, Doors, House Trimmings .etc., Always on Hand. HIDES AND PELTS. BOUCHT AT HIGHEST CASH PRICE. SHEEP PAINT. BEST IN THE MARKET GUARANTEED. Directors: D. M. French, W. Lord, Smith French, D. Thomas, F. T, Hurlburt Office in Warehouse. - - - Arlington, Oregon. Jfye Todel lestauraijt j T)rs. 5- Uil5on, proprietress. A "modol" restaurant. Excellent cookory, careful service, neat rooms. Our patron's comfort is our delight. A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. prst Door5outi7 of 5tephen5or;'5 5tore, Condor;. Price List of Lumber, (Adojiied fcejitember J, 181)8.) Rough lumber, pine, per M.,....I0 00 Rough lumber, fir, 12 00 Stiiplnp, 2nd cIbds door i nit, rustic, coiling or mirfaced 15 00 Firat-cla8 flooring, ceiling, rustic and surfaced finishing ,, 22 50 Slab wood, per cord . . 75 AH bill discounted 10 per cent for spot cnh. flume price and eame dlH- count to all. Tint Lon't Valley Limueb Co. . Land Applications, Proofs and Abstracts. II. N. Frasser, County Clerk, give, special attention to abstracts of titlo, and i also prepared to receive U. H. government bind flling and proofs, as well as applications for tbe pnrchaRe of state school lands, at his office In Con don, Or. Treasurer's Notice. ' All county warrants regiHtered prior to March 1, 18118, will be paid on presen tation at my ollice. Intercut ceases after this dale. H. ft. Barker, Treasurer of Gilliam county, Oregon. Doted at Condon, Ore., Kept. 15, 181W. E. T HOLLENBECK, IVI. E. Consulting Engineer. Estimates made on all kinds of Buildings, Machinery, Water Powers, Pumps and Pump ing Plants. Repairing a Specialty. If you have any thing you think past fixing, bring it to mo. HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIX IUIL0INC. CONDON ORECOH. WHEN LOOKING FOR BARGAINS GALL Oil AL. HENSHAW He has a complete Block of the following goods on hand and more coming on every train. Furniture, Hardwaro, . Carpenter's Tools, Paints. j Blankets, Gloves, Wall Paper, House Lining. A Stoves, Stove-pipe, Window-glass, Crockery. Trunks, Hand-bags, Undertaker's Goods. Remember! He will order anythingnot kept in stock, on short notice. D. M. RINEHART, "WMPROPRIETORMMsjm. LIVERY & FEED BARN. Good Rigs for Hire. Careful Attention to stock. Corner Spring and Church 8treeU, Condon Oregon. F. H. RALSTON, (SUCCESSOR TO RALSTON A 80N) DEALER IN Gen'l Merchandise. Invites an Inspection of His Stock as to Quality and Price. LONE ROCK OR
