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i s 0 ' -- ?l'r . 4, Tri8 OFFICIAL AND LEADING PAPER OP OILUAM COUNTY. HAS THREE T1XCS THE CSCtUr.lt CP ANY PAPL2 IN T1S CCUaTY. . ruUUaed Krsry Thursday by S. A. Pattlson Editor tad Proprietor. advketisiwq hatta. ProfewlotmJ trd 1 1 00 twr monti Om square 1 ao per monta OoMuirttt oolunan l jo mrm! One-ball columa f oo im CBICK1PT10N KATK. Om year (la edvanea) ,.. ,...l.M II not paid la advanos 1M lamonins. l.M Tarte mouths , COlS .06 On column 10,09 pr oat t Rmi nMM InMla will Yt h t in . in - v www pw tus lor first IxtcerUot nd ft ms.ii jt uM IVar&l au1wrtjMmnr will Iw ttfl , VOL. XIII. CONDON, GILLIAM CO., OIIEGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBEII 8, 1903. NO. 31. ehuftd to ih party rdriuf tfcero, at lt tfttU K ( u i ,1 f . . . k - IK 1 , . j . . . . CONDON GLOBE. iit.r.4 at th. MMtnfllM at Condon, Ortgott, ' m seovud elaat mall aieuer. W. g.NOVKR, ' ATTORXEY.AT.IAW, Will prootloi In all lb, CourU ol Oregon. Ofr net 00. aoor nor (a 01 uuuu eru. itoi. CONDOM, OftlQON. IW.DARUNO, i. ATTORNEY'AT-LAW. Notary Public tad Conveyancer. , COKDOlf, OKKQOM Q A. FATTISOM. NOTARY PUBLIC Ofllee la Olote Building. CONDON, OB SOON J WOOP, M. V, rilYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Day nnd Night Calls Promptly Answsred, Offlc Downing Building, spring Street, CONDON, U&IOOH Jj. I K. LUNA. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Day and NlgM Calls Promptly Attended. Office Meond door south of Condon Pharmacy MAIN BTRCKT, CONDON, OBKUON T. L. NICKUN. DENTIST. ODo Om Wilson Pharmacy. CONDON, ORXOON C. S. PALMER. Artistic Barber SLEEK SHAVES HAIR-CUTS Razors Honed and Re-Ground CONDON, OREQON. final Aii Jj) Shout jjhe xa union Pacific 3 TRAINS EAST DAILY Through Fullman standard and tour lit sleeping cars daily to Omaha, Chi cago, Spokane j tourist sleeping car daily to Kansas city ; through Pullman tourist sleeping cars (porsonally' conducted) weekly to Chicago, and Kansas City, reclining chair cars (seats free) to the East dally. Ocean steamers between Portland and San Francisco every fly days. LOW RATES I Tickets) and from all parts of the United States, Canada and Europe, Far particulars call on or address D. TIERNEY, Agent Arlington, Oregon 0. R.J N. TIE TABLE EAST BOUND No. 2 Chicago Special 8:82 P M No. 4 Spokane Flyer 11 :00 P M No. 6 Mall A Express liSOAM WESTBOUND No. 1 Portland Special 11:15 A M No. 8 Portland Flyer 3:18 AM No. 6 Mall A Express 6:08 AM D. TIERNEY, Agent. Arlington, Or. .l ' Ml. , The Contrabandist; on- nc Life's CIIAITER VI. A ntoDtb pavwd. Loula had Intended to laave the cbatraa at the expiration of a month. It wvot by, but still be llnjrciwJ; ami, as he bad no premlni bulnc vle wbrt, bt said to hlmnclf that the um mr might wear away as well here as in places where be might not like so well to stay. So be was in no hurry to dt-part. Time pssaed very pleasantly at the chateau. A great portion of his days was piiud Indoors, In tbe socluty of his un cle and his beautiful counln Helen; and tbe remainder was spent in tbe open air, In tbe punult of bis favorite annuo meats. Louis was as fond of aketehlng as ever, and nearly every morning be might have been seco roving about tbe neighborhood la search of food for bis pencil, as we have already seen hi in, re turning at noon, to dlaplay to Mademoi selle Montsubaa tbe result of bla Jabor; though, on tbe flrnt occasion of this kind, It must be allowed that tbe exhibition of bis sketches wss subjected to some slight reserve, tbe picture of Hone and her dwelling being withheld. For what res iou, however, he himself, perhaps, acarce ly knew at tbe time. lie bad seen Bone two or three times since that visit, both at the chateau and at tbe cottage, where he had met ber father also. The admiration of Louis for our pretty heroine certainly was by no mesas on the decresse; while Hugh Lamonta was an enigma to him. The pe culiarity of this man's appearance and manners was a matter of no little per plexity to blin as to others. Tbe gravity and reserve of Hugh were so many sub jects of mystery. But it was a mystery not likely soon to be solved. Nobody knew anything concerning him previous to the time of bis coming to occupy bis present abode. Ills former place of res idence was unknown. Conjecture bad done her best, and the mystery remained a mystery still. Louis often spoke with his ancle on this subject The good marquis could only shake his head in perplexity. "lie la a strange man, that is all I can say, my dear boy," said he; "add yet there Is something about him which attracts me,. That lofty sternness wbtcb he sometimes wesrs strikes one most strangely. I never observe It without thinking of-" . "Of what, monsieur f asked Louis. "Of my of Henri your uncle, my boy. We Quarreled once, he and I, and he wore just that look and manner after ward. You never saw him, Louis." And the good marquis sighed. ' "Whet was the reason of the quarrel, ancle?" asked Louis. "It is a long story. I cannot tell you now," was the answer; "but, some day, perhaps, I will relate It to you." U was no uncommon thing now for Louis to encounter Jacques Leroux now, in his usual strolls about the neighbor hood. They often met; and the young count, feeling an lotereat In this rough, but evidently honest-hearted fellow, who had taken pains to render him a service. spent many an hour In conversation with htm while reclining on the banks of tbe valley stream, engaged In angling, or roaming over wood and hill, with his be loved portfolio, for Louis was an unwear ied artist. And all this time Gasparde was away. Hugh and Jacques alone knew where; for tbe former, Hugh Lamonte, uneasy at a nelghborhod so little to be desired, had dispatched him to manage the affairs of that portion of the horde engaged in the contraband trade, well reasoning that, being as far distant as tbe coast Itself. he had nothing unpleasant to apprehend from him. Gasparde, as may be guessed, had been no little dissatisfied with this arrangement, and resolved to return, se cretly, as soon as an opportunity pre sented Itself. " It was one day' when Louis had been rambling about during the whole morn ing that, wearied out, he threw himself beneath the shadow of a tree to rest, iu the midst of a small grove halt way be tween the chateau and the cottage. He had a book with him, and opening It, soon became deeply engaged In Its perusal. Perhaps he might have passed half an hour thus. At the end of that time, how ever, he closed it, and taking up his gun, which he had thrown on the turf beside hlin, he took his way towards the road, which was not many steps distant. But he had hardly reached it, ere a bul let whistled through the air, struck his left arm, ploughing up the flesh as it went, and continuing Its course till it lodged in the trunk of a large tree by the roadside. It had evidently proceeded from some place very near the spot which he had left; but he had no time to look for the source of the compliment, for the warm blood already poured down his arm, sat urating completely the sleeve which cov ered it. Hastening on, he sat down by the trunk of the tree which had receiv ed tbe bullet, and taking his handkerchief out, folded it into a bandage. At that moment, raising his eyes, he beheld Jacques Leroux coming along the road from the village. He called to him, and the man ran up. 'What s the matter now, Monsieur Louis T" he asked, In some surprise. "Shot in the arm? Winged like a wild fowl I Why, what " He glanced at the gun that the count had again laid down, and Louis recognised the impres sion which he entertained. "Well, my good fellow," he said, light ly, despite the slight falntness he felt from tbe loss of blood, "you do not think I would commit Intentional suicide do you? and if I did, I should certainly ae lect a surer spot than this. But I am glad you are here. This one-handed work Is rather awkward. Just fasten the band age about It tightly, If you please so. That la It. Be sure tbe knot is fast." And during this time Louis had con cluded, since Jacques had drawn his own Inferences, to let him keep them, and tell hint nothing concerning the actual state of the matter; for a thought had sud denly occurred to him, as he endeavored to account for the case himself, which made him resolve to trust his own dex terity In finding out the truth, and keep . , A TRUE STORY OF THE SOUTH OF FRANCE Secret! lleut on tbe subject ontll tbem. For wboerer bad fired this shot at him was an enemy, aloce be could not bring him self to believe tbe deed unintentional. And what enemy had be besides (Ja parde? Louis passed several days In dep reflec tion. A double object occupied his at tention, which was, In part, the discov ery of the present whereabouts of Gas parde, whom be believed to be In the neighborhood without the knowledge of Hugh Lamonte; the other point tbe read er will presently understand. A half-perfected scheme was In pro gress of completion. For a time, as we have said, beemeditated on this, and finally laid it out to bis own satisfac tion. By this time his arm was almost en- LJrely healed. He bad remained within I doors for some days; but now resumed his usual ont-of-door amusements, tsking good csre, however, to avoid every place wherein a foe might lie concealed. Some careless Inquiries which he made of Itose and her father, assured him that, even If Gasparde were in tbe neighbor hood, they were unconscious of it. He resolved to set a watch, however, to as certain the amount of correctness In his suspicions. One day, very shortly after the occur rences above recorded, Louis received let ters from Lyons which seemed to inter est him very deeply. Business of some Importance, be announced, obliged him to leave the chateau sooner than he had in tended. The good marquis expressed the utmoat concern and regret at hearing this. "Why, my desr Louis," said he, "I counted on keeping you for months yet Why will you go? Surely you can sub mit to your sgent or avocet, all affairs of business for the present" "My dear uncle, tbe case is Impera tive," answered the count "Then, as soon as this affair la trans acted, you will return to us? I will hear of no refusal." "I promise you, monsieur, I will re turn." Helen Montauban had waited silently for the decision. She made no attempt to urge Louis to prolong bis stay. She did not even express a regret at the an nouncement of hia intended departure on the following day; but a closer observer might have seen the emotion which she felt And she received the parting kiss of ber handsome cousin with a amile. "My dear Helen," be said, frankly, tak ing her hands in his, "tell me that you are sorry to bid me adieu, or I ahall not believe it" "I do regret your departure, Louis," she answered, in a low, clear tone; "but why should I display lt You ssy your busi ness is imperative, ffnd I would not detain you. Besides, you are to return." "Yet I shall return," he echoed. "Adieu, sweet cousin 1" "Louis," said the marquis, aa he ac companied his nephew to the gate of the court "you must mind and come back as soon as possible. It the plan which I mentioned the other day succeeds, Rose will be an Inmate of the chateau before winter. Poor little Rose! one cannot but wish to see her in such circumstances as seem more befitting her. Helen needs a friend and companion, too, and both will be benefited. If Hugh Lamonte will consent to part with her, she shall come. The first thing that put this plan Into my thoughts was the persecutions of that fel low Gasparde. I wished to remove her from his way. To be sure, he is not here at present but then there is no knowing how soon he may return. I ahall talk with Hugh I shall talk with him; and Helen will use her influence, too, I know, for she likes Rose. So when you return, you may, perhaps, find another cousin, Louis." "Your plan is an excellent one, my dear uncle," returned the young man, "and I wish you all success. Depend upon it the endeavors which you and my cousin make, for the benefit of Rose, will not be thrown away." The gate of the court closed; the guest was gone. Slowly rode master and man down the valley to the little inn by the roadside, and here Louis dismounted. Immediate ly, as he did so, there came from an inner room' a young man, who, appearing at the dooc, made a respectful obeisance to Louis, saying: "Ah! monsieur; you see I am punc tual." "Good!" answered the count "How long have you been here?" "Three hours fully, I think." "That is well. I see you do not forget your master's habits. But come; we must have a room in private for a little while. Francois!" to his valet, "get down and wait awhile. I wish to transact some pri vate business with this person. Come, Robin!" "You have got your spade and Its ac companiments with you, 1 presume?" in quired the young count of the man he had met, as the two entered a little room to gether. "Yes, Indeed, Monsieur Louis, and one or two changes of apparel. It ia for no more than a month or two, I think you said?" , "That Is all." , "Then I dare say I brought sufficient with me; more than that might be thought superfluous, you know. We must be natural." "Yes-yes, Robin. It Is all right Shut the door now, and be careful there Is no chance for eavesdroppers." They went in, and the door was clos ed upon them. Some twenty minutea might have elaps ed when it was re-opened and they came forth again, the young count Btriklng from his varnished boot one or two straws with his riding switch, and bend ing bis head to conceal a smile that curv ed his mustached Up; while his compan ion, with less apparent restraint, was laughing outright a low, musical, but hearty laugh. He quickly grew grave, however, and said, aloud, as they pro ceeded to the outer door, where the Inn keeper was still standing, and endeavor ins to draw the usually gruff Francois lato something like conversation: "You think, tbeo, oiunitleur ie com p to, that I shall get employment somewhere about hre?" "O, doubtless doubtless, Robin V was tbe reply. "You will hsve my certificate of character, It It is required; but yonr face will do aa well, if 1 am not mistak en." "Well well! 1 need not tell you to be have yourself, Robin. I wish that you may meet with good fortune." "Thank you, monsieur," returned the other, gratefully. "I shall endeavor to do credit to your recommendation." "Ah well T' muttered Francois, cross ly, as be mounted bis own little hack, and glanced surlily enough toward bis master; "if young people will turn into wild goese, I do not know who will re pent but themselves,".,. , CHAPTER VII. On the dsy of the count's departure from the Chateau Montauban, there stop ped at the cottage of Hugh Lamonte a young peasant, dressed ia coarse but neat garb, and carrying across his shoul der a heavy stick, on which swung a bun dle neatly tied up In a large cotton hand kerchief. This person wss of something above the medium height, light and athletic in form, and with straight, shapely limbo, whose grace and activity his rude dress could not concesl. Ills countenance was a fine, frank and pleasing one; the features in disputably handsome, and the complexion slightly darkened, evidently by exposure to sun and wind; while the simple open ness and honesty of his manner could not fail to please one. At the invitation of Hugh Lamonte he eutered and sat down, -stating that be had come from Avalion, and desired to obtain employment la this neighborhood. "What kind of employment do you seek?" asked Hugh. "I am a gardener, monsieur," answered the young man, respectfully, "and if I could have the care of a garden some where about hero, " "But" Interrupted Hugh. In a thought ful tone, "we do not need gardeners about here. Up In the village, where the peo ple are all farmers, they take care of their own gardens. Besides, it Is late in the season for that work." The young man blushed as he returned: "O, I know that monsieur I know that; hut 1 would be willing to work for so much the less." "Good! But still, I think it is not very likely that you will find employment of that kind. If It were the spring instead of near the autumn now, perhaps the marquis might take you. But as it is, you must think of something else. You are really in need of work, I suppose?" "Yes, monsieur. I bring a certificate from my former master." "Who waa her "The Compte d'Artois, monsieur." "The Compte d'Artois!" Hugh regard ed the young man fixedly for a moment till the red color flushed into his cheek again. "Let me see your certificate, if you please," he said. The men drew it forth and gave It to Hugh. It aald simply: "This certifies that the bearer, Robin Marron, Is Industrious, honest and tem perate, and will be found faithful and trustworthy by whoever may need his ser vices. "(Signed), ' LOUIS, COMPTE D'ARTOIS." "That ia well," aald Hugh, quietly, as he returned the paper, "and speaks ex cellently for you, Master Robin, But it will not be of much use here, I tftn afraid. Is there nothing else you could do?" "Oh, yes, monsieur,", answered Robin. "I like this neighborhood, ssd I have some fancy for farm work. , Doubtless I could make myself useful to some of your neighbors." "Well, it is a busy time, and there is every chance for one who comes recom mended like you. Extra work-people are wanted by several of the farmers. There is Antoine Lebrun and Pierre Martin, both of whom I know need one or two more men. They live something like a mile or two beyond here. You will, with out doubt find work among some of them." "Thank you. I will try them," return ed Robin, rising, and taking up his stick and bundle, which he had laid beside him on the floor. - (To be continued.) Simple Kindness. ' ' It was at the height of Browning's fame that there occurred a little in cident, narrated by Coulson Kernahan, which showed that simplicity and kind ness are not of necessity destroyed by prosperity and the appreciation of the world. A certain writer, at that time young and unknown, was Introduced to Browning by a friend. Stammering from nervousness, he attempted to ex press his admiration of tbe poet's work. To oue whom the world united to praise, the appreciation of a mere boy was a small thing, but so natural and simple was the poet that the sincere tribute of the young man caused him real pleasure, which he did not try to conceal. Some time afterward the same young writer received an Invitation to a great literary function. Browning was pres ent, surrounded by a" circle of the most distinguished men and women of Eng land. Presently he caught sight of the youngster standing awkwardly by the door. Turning his back on the great folk, Browning made his way to his humble admirer, called him by name, and expressed pleasure at this oppor tunity of renewing acquaintance. "Was that really Browning with the white hair and beard?" said a lady who had been standing by. "Why, by the way he spoke one would think he would be better pleased to be taken for an ordinary gentleman than for a great Poet." . Would Never Do. "I was thinking," said the architect, "that , you might call the house The Crescent." "Not on your life," protested the pro prietor of the new theater, "that would be a hoodoo from the start The cres cent Is never full." Philadelphia Press. A machine that washes and dries fi.- 000 dishes an hour has been Invented, and It Is guarantied that plates, cups, saucers, and other dishes come out of the wash without a scratch. TROUBLE Trie INDIANS. EaaUra Oregon White Men Let Stock Stray Onto Reservation. Washington, Oct. 3.- Considerable difficulty Lu been exjwrUmixxl at the Umatilla Indian agency, in Eastern Oregon, daring the past year, bceause of the persistence with which white . men, living east and couth of the reser I vatlon, have allowed their cattle to tray upon the reservation. Many I complaints of this trespass were made to Bonded Superintendent Charles Wil kios, in charge, who has advised the Indian office that this trespass has been to the detriment of the interests ! vf thafc ffiHiriM tTlfrlora fftm klm in many Instances pot a atop to the trespass, but not always. "Bbould the same trouble be experienced in the fa tare," says Wilkins, "I will endeavor to have the trespassing animals driven in and impounded, and charge the owners feed in order to redeem . their stock. This plan will perhaps once for all result in stopping the nuis ance." Superintendent Wilkins also ad vires the Indian office that tbe attend ance at the government school at Uma tilla showed a marked falling off in at tendance during the past year, while the attendance at the Kate Drexel school showed a corresponding in crease. This showing in favor of the Catholic mission he attributes to the abrogation of the "Browning rule," whereby Indian parents can now exer cise the privilege of sending their chil dren to the school they desire. ISO WAR FOR T1MB AT LEAST. Turkey Gives Assurance That It Will Negotiate With Bulgaria. Paris, Oct. 3. Official advices from the Balkans show two distinct signs that war will be averted at least until spring. First, the Bulgarian revolu tionary committee has made overtures to the Bulgarian government, and un less hostilities are actually undertaken within the next fortnight, all the prep arations will be suspended nntil spring. The purpose of this, it is un derstood here will be permitting the decimating of the Turkish forces through the winter and the comple tion of the preparations for a decisive move early in tbe spring. Second, M. Natchevies, Enlgarian en voy at Constantinople, has agreed to take op the negotiations. He at first refused to act on the ground that Tur key gave no assurances of a desire for an adjustment. QIVB PREFERENCE TO PESOS. Army Officers Instructed to Encourage Use of Philippine Currency, Washington Oct. 3. -General Young, chief of staff, has sent a cablegram to General Wade, commanding in .the Philippines, directing that he encour age in every legitimate way the nse of the Philippine currency. Following is the text of the cablegram to General Wade: "Referring to the telegram from your office of the 3d Inst., yon are ad vised that while the Philippine coin age law does not modify the legal re quirements of the revised statutes of the United States, the secretary ef war directs yon to encourage in all proper ways the nse and circulation of the new currency. To that end yon will cause contracts for services and sup plies to be made in Philippine pesos, in all practical cases, to the exclusion of Mexican and other forms of local ex change." BARRACKS FOR RUSSIANS. Chinese BoSdlng Accommodations for Russian Force at Port Arthur. London, Oct. 3. The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail learns that 10,000 Chinese laborers are build ing barracks at Port Arthur for 50,000 additional Russian troops and that fev erish haste ia being displayed in every direction. The Daily Mail considers the dispatch of Japanese troops to Core a grave move on the part of Japan. The troops aie intended to guard her telegraph lines, but it means the occupation ol Corea, which Japan will probably re fuse to evacuate until Russia evacuates Manchuria. ' This, adds the newspaper, means a permanent occupation, as it is not expected that Russia will leave Manchuria. Editorials Read la Tillman Case. Lexington, S. C, Oct. 3. The fourth day of the trial of ex-Lieutenant Gov ernor James H. Tillman, charged with the murder of Editor Gonsales, was taken up almost wholly wih the read ing of editorials from the State News paper, files of which covering 1902 were placed in evidence by counsel for the Btate. It was not anticipated when the reading was begun that one halt the time would be consumed that was taken, and even yet there re main about two columns to be read at the next session lay Succeed Mellcn. Chicago, Oct. 3. It was reported here today that George B. Harris, president of the Chicago, Burlington k Quincy railroad, may be elected to succeed C. S. Mellen as president of the Northern Pacific. In the event, it is said, Darius Miller, now first vice president of the Burlington, will be promoted to the presidency of the Bur lington system. It is impossible to con firm the report or obtain an authors tive denial from the officials. . Perils of tbe Repurllc.v The Century is to have a group cf papers under the title "Perils of the Republic" the object of them being tc call attention by expository papers to a few of the more important unfortunate tendencies of "American life. The title of one of the early papers is "Tbe Daily Walk of a Walking Delegate." HAPPENINGS HERE IN OREGON VALUES ARB HIQMER. Taxable Property of State Is Worth About $175,000,000. From what can be learned in unoffi cial advices from different counties of the state, it seems probable that the total value of the taxable property of the state as shown by the assessment recently completed will be in the neighborhood of 1175,000,000. This will be in round numbers f 25,000,000 greater than last year. From almost every county cornea the report tnat valuations are being ad vanced and that new Dronertv ia being- added to the assessment rolls, so that tue total increase for the entire state will be large. Tbe highest assessment ever made la Oregon was that of 1893, when the total valuation was over i ltss.uuo.ooo. The valuation had grown to that sum by steady advances from f 84.000.000 in 1887. From 1893 onward the counties began to vie with each other in redoo inz assessments in order to eanane portion of the burden of state taxes. ine state taxes wete apportioned among the counties in proportion to the as sessed valuation and aa each wmni. controlled its own assessment it could gain something by reduction. In 1900 this process of reduction had brought the total assessed valuation down to 1117,000,000. In order to nut a ntnn tn this rfautrv in reducing! assessments the leelalitnra of 1901 nasEed an act urovidino- that state taxei shall be apportioned among tne counties at a fixed ratio. Tbe ben eficial results of this change were seen the first year, for the total assessment that year was $141,000,000, and in 1902 it had grown to over $148,000,000. If it shall reach $175,000,000 this year, as now seems probable, the valuation will then be the highest in the history of the state. Nearlv all of the advance IndiratAd this year could have been made upon timber lands without placing an unjust valuation upon that class of propmty. I a nearly alt the counties where there is a considerable area of timber land subject to assessment, increased valua tions have been made this year. In cities, where both business and real. dence noperty haa found ready rental at eatisuctory rates, the valuations have been put up. Reports received from various sources Indicate that the valuation of farm paoperty has not been radicaly in creased, but onlv in accordance with improvements made. BOUQHT BY EASTERN MEN. Cornucopia Qroup of Mines In Eastern Oregon Sold for $600,000. A telegram received at Baker City by Lack & Schmita from Trenton, N. J., announcing the incornoratinn of th Cornucopia mines of Oregon company, wim a capital stocx oi o,uuu,uuu. This announcement closes one of the largest mine deals ever consummated in uregon. it involves the purchase of the famous CornucoDia mine in the extreme northeastern portion of Baker county, whicn is included in the Union Companion group, the Red Jacket, the Last Chance and 15 other patented claims, together with the mills, mill sites and extensive water rights. This property belonged to the J. E. Searles bankrupt estate. The price paid for the mining property was $600,000 cash. These mines have been worked since 188& with varying success, owing to the leng distance from railroad transportation, all ore and supplies having .to be hauled a distance of 55 miles over a difficult mountain mad. A portion of the ore is very rich, while mere is a great quantity of low grade ore, which it will not pay to transport by team. , . It is understood that one of the first moves of the new company will be the construction of a railroad from Baker City to the mine. A tunnel over one mile long haa been surveyed for the purpose of onenina ud all of the claims. Bernard McDonald lias been appointed general manager and has taken posses sion for the new owners. Will Cut Much Timber, Mayor F. T. Kane and E. J. Hub bert, of Forest Grove, have purchased 50,000,000 feet of yellow fir timber north of Forest Grove and will at once put in a camp of 35 men getting out legs to fill the 75,00,000 which they have contrrcted to deliver each vear to W. II. Lyda, who will at once move his mill to the Bellinger bridge on Dairy creek, three miles north of town, where there is a stood pond with a storage ca pacity of 3,000,000 feet. Tbe first de livery of logs will be made early in De cember. .. Cattle Will Have No Feed. The most disastrous fire that has ever occurred in the hayfielda of Lake coun ty raged in the lower Chewaucan marso, su miles north of Lakeview. At least 7.000 tons of hav in the stank and in bunches in the field has been destroyed. The loss is not only the hay, but the pasture for fall feeding win be completely ruined. The hay is valuab'e at $5 to $3 ver ton. makine the Iosb close to $75,000. The settlers fought hard to put eut the fire. " Working on Milk Condenser. Word has been received at Hi I 'shorn that work on the condenser machinery is progressing raiidlv in the East, and will be ready for shipment in a few weexs. ine engine bouse is now in closed and work will commence on the main building next week. It is ex pected that tte company will be ready to receive milk by the first of the .vear or soon thereafter. COMMISSION THE JUDGE. Spending of Lewis and CUrlT Fund la Its Hands. Attorney General Crawfordhas rea dered an opinion at the request of Sec retary of State Dunbar in which he holds that the state commission for the expenditure of thel'iCO .nnn ed for the Lewis and Clark fair, rmat, ui a. great extent, it not entirely, be the judge of what expendituers are author ised to tx made Dy them. This question was presented by the Incurring of an expense of $2.60 for printing a resolution presented to the Trans-Miesis8iDrji comrreaa nnn..il.. an appropriation from the national congress in aid of the Lewis and Clark fair. The secretary of state was in doubt whether the - - . aoiUM WUIU use the fair appropriation in trying to appropriations, and referred the matter to the attorney general, with the result above stated. Judge Crawford mvu imon. - rf . v.. vAjur things, that neither th t;ti w - i -' aivr 1,IL9 body of the Lewis and Clark fair act attempts Darticnlarlvta4tin th. - J " wi, jJVi" era and duties of the commission, but in every instance confers a general pow er to carry out the purposes for which i who treuimi. W. C. T. V. CONVENTION. Called for October 20-23 at Salem-Rates wr Delegates. The state convention of the woman's Christian TpmnAran.. r r t - -., v..m, uuwa wui meet in Salem. Octnhr 9fl t t l : ' - uutiusiTe. A fine progiam will occupy the time from the evening of the 20th, Tuesday, until the close. Miss Lillian . Phelps, of Canada, a woman of fine rep utation, is to be the principal speaker. A gold medal contest will tk one evening. All persons wearing the w. u I. U. or Demoregt gold medal will be nmmittcut tn t,:- - . . r r-- cuki una cuniest. Send the name, with age and title of aAlOillAn sVm. L. X . . w ueeu at tms contest to the state nranMnnt nr.a ty.i n - - - r- i uciea xt. Hartford, Newberg, Or., at once, so that the contestant can be notified of date of contest and the rules governing. w" w gTHfliea tnose wno at tend. Delegates will be entertained. Visitors can twnro nu1i.t!n. i - .vuuwk.vu its uo&ru by writing to the secretary ol Salem nniAn T Z! -1 n.. i Addition to College Farm. The purchase of 20 acres nt lof be added to the Oregon argicultural college farm ia understood to have Deen practically consummated. The transfer has not been made, but the de tails have been agretd to by the build ing committee of the board and the owner of the orotertv. Th land joins the present holdings of the col lege, lying partly soutn of the college campus and east of the farm. tk price paid is $6,000, or $300 per acre, which is regarded as very low, consid ering the location. Bored Through Rock for Water. A well 170 feet deen ' 1K9fo.r - r i v which penetrates solid rock, and con.- wwuiug an inexnaustiDie supply of water of the depth of 25 feet. Stafford, Clackamas county. Lee Bros.. oi vanoy nave just nnisned boriDg the weuonf-narpjjros.'larm. An attempt to pumn the well drr nrnvnd fnnu This is the tenth attempt the Sharp truo. uave maae to reacn water on their farm that would supply necessary water for farming purpoees. Plenty of Water at Agricultural. A complete and for the many buildings on the argicul tural college grounds is now secure. Four wells of two-inch pipe, sunk re spectively at 89. 116. 121 and 12S fct afford a stream four inches in diameter tnat cannot be exhausted by Constant , pumping. The canacitv is 2 nnn gal lons per hour, ample for use in the nuiiaings. a supply for the grounds is a need of the future. PORTLAND MARKETS. Wheat Walla Walla. 73c: blue- stem, 77c; valley, 77c. ' Floor Valley. 13.76(23.85 ner . rel; hard wheat straights, $3.754.10; hard wheat. . patents. t4 m?M sn. graham, $3.853.75; whole wheat, $3.654.00; rye wheat, $4.50. Barley Feed, $19.0020.00per ton; brewing, $21; rolled, $2121.50. Oats No. 1 white. $1.10; ra $1.0031.05 per cental. Millstuffs Bran. $20 ner tnn mM. dlings, $24; shorts, $20; chop, $1$; linseed dairy food, $19. Hay Timothy, $15.00 per ton; clover, nominal; grain, $10; cheat, nominal. Butter Fancy creamery, 2527Ko per pound; dairy, 1820c; store, 15 16c. . Poultry Chickens, mixed, HQ ll&c per pound; spring, 12&013C; hens, ll12c; broilers, $1.76 per dosen; turkeys, live, 1415c per pound ;dressed,1618c; ducks, $56.00 per dozen; geese, $6 7.00. Eggs Oregon ranch, 24c. Potatoes Oregon, 6575o per sack; sweet potatoes, 2tc per pound. Beef Gross steers, $3.7504.25; dressed, 67c per pound. Veal 8c per pouud. . Mutton Gross, $3; dressed, 53 6Kc; lambs, gross, $3.50; dressed, 6c. Hogs Gross, $5.5005.75; dressed, 8c. - Tallow Prime, per pound, 4 5c; No. 2 and grease, 23c. Hops 1903 crop, 2425c perponad. 1902 crop 2021c. Wool Valley, 1718e; Eastern Oregon, 12315c; mohair, 35337),'