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LORD OF THE DESERT By PAUL de LANEY. CHAPTER XXI. A Weasel Captive. "What's up there? Surrender upon your lives!" The combat between Hammersley und Follett had reached a point at which one or the other must soon yield. The trapper, fighting on the defensive, fought desperately, having released his grasp upon the Canar dlan's throat and drawn his knife. But the half-breed was more desper ate. With the Lord of the Desert now his enemy, his only hope was In ren dering such service for Egan that the latter would accept him Into his band of marauders, a life that he really coveted. When the trapper released his throat he seized the trapper's hand as It drew the knife from the sheath and each, now on equal terms, struggled desperately. The right hand of each clasped an ugly knife, while the .left of each held the other's right wrist with a vice-like grip- It was now a question of strength and physical endurance. The one who first weakened would forfeit his life! The trapper would not take life wantonly, but would take it If necessary, and now stirred to his uttermost only waited the op portunity to plunge his weapon to the hilt in his antagonist s Breast,. Time and again a half-triumphant smile passed over the dark face rf the haJf-breed as he thought he saw the trapper weakening. It was a battle royal. Neither of these men had ever been defeated In single combat. One had fought with the fiercest animals of the desert, and the other had battled with the blood- thirstiest of men. Both In the prime of life and possessing unflinching courage, such an encounter woum have been a Drlze-winner In the arena's of old. A cat-like movement of the half breed and the trapper dropped to his knee. A sudden lurch and a smile came over the face of the Canadian as he thought the battle was about to end in his tevor! But the trapper was as firm as the deep-set rocks about him. He rose like a Samson, backed bis antagonist against a boul der by the trail, and grasping the half-breed's wrist which held the murderous knife, until the bones fairly ground together, he began slowly to force the point of his knife to the Canadian's breast as the latter hecran to weaken and give way. It was then that the shout: "What's up there? surrender upon your lives!" came. General Crook and a squad of picked scouts had been out on a re connolterinc expedition, and while on their rjturn to the fort had come upon the combatants, who were too busily engaged to near, mem ap proach. ; There was but one thing to do and that was to obey orders. Each at tempted to explain himself,- but the utern old soldier ordered them "for ward!" and told them they could ex Dlain at the fort. It was after midnight when they reached the fort. General Crook had the two prisoners brought to his Quarters. The half-breed succeeded In retting the general's ear first. He explained that Martin Lyle, known as the Lord of the Desert, was be sieged in his home by a large band of Indians and that he had escaped through their lines and was on his war to the fort to ask for relief when he was assaulted from the roadside bv the trapper. Hammersley was non-plussed. It came his turn to explain. But being a man of veracity he did not know how to meet a liar. But he related his storv In a straightforward man ner without comment, and remember ing the message from the Lord of the Desert, he drew It forth and handed It to the general. "Both stories seem to be straight," said General Crook, "but No. 1 Is dark enough to have Indian blood In him and this being the case the bur den of proof is cast upon him. But you may put them both in safe-keeping until morning and we will take them along with us to the "Stone House' they tell about and let this 'Lord of the Desert' Identify his mes senger." Immediately upon the departure of the guard with the prisoners, General Crook gave orders for the prepara tion of ten days' rations for one com pany of soldiers, and ordered the march to begin at daybreak the next morning. Shortly after the departure of the guard and the prisoners the shout "halt! then a gunshot, followed by several others, war heard. "What moans th's?" asked the gen eral of ft stall officer as he rushed to the door. , " In" a few minutes a strong guard appeared with Dan Follett, two stal wart soldiers on either side of the Canadian holding him fast. "What does this mean?" Inquired General Crook. "Just as we had unlocked the door of tho guard-house." replied the offi cer with a salute, "this prisoner drew a knifo like a flash, stabbed the near est guard and made a break tor lib erty, and had he not run Into the arms of a detachment of soldiers who were on their way to bed, he would have made good his escape' "Search him to the skin, place him In Irons and .. release the other pris oner!" promptly ordered the general. "I might have known that that In dian was a liar!' said the old war rlor to himself. The ' general was about half un dressed and was hurrying to bed in order to get ft little sleep before the early morning march when he was disturbed again. An officer was ad mitted who had long been on the general's staff and who, with ft fa miliarity with which such association countenances, said: "We searched the prisoner and here la what we found next to his skin," at the same time producing a belt with ft bag attached to It. General Crook opened the bag and, to his astonishment, found the $10, 000 therein. "Well, if this don't beat me!" said the old veteran. "An Indian is the most incomprehensible being on earth. Where on earth did he get th's money? What on earth was he going to do with it? If this ain't ft puzzler! Bend for his companion or rather the man whom we brought here with him." Hammersley was sent for and again told hli story, not varying one point. "Has anyone In that -country great wealth ?" lsqulred General fi-ook. "The Lord of the Desert is sup posed to be very rich," replied the trapper. "You say he and the 'Lord' are friends?" queried the officer.' ' "Yes, in crimes and damnable deeds, replied the trapper. "What do you know?" asked Gen eral Crook. "I know a great deal, General," re plied the trapper. "It is a long story, and some of it is yet unfinished," he continued, "but when we reach the Stone House I hope to enlighten you." General Crook then informed the trpaper of the finding of the money on the person of Follett. "I think I understand It now," said Hammersley, after hearing this. "Fol lett that Is the half-breed's name kntw that I had been requested to come to you, and for some reason he decided to Intercept me and pre vent your learning of the predica ment of the Lord of the Desert. They may have fallen out. He simply robbed, the Lord of the Desert, and Intended, after killing me, to make his escape. I can explain It in no other way. Before- attacking me with his knife he must have attempt ed to shoot me, for I am sure I heard the snap of a revolver hammer or that of a gun." "Here are his weapons," Bald one of the officers, and upon examination it was found that the hammer of one of the revolvers rested on a percus sion cap that had failed to explode, though Its battered condition showed that an attempt had been made to fire It "Guard him close and see that he Is kept here until my return," command ed the general, as he dismissed those present and placed the bag of money In the iron depository of the com mand. Long before the dawn of day the soldiers were astir. Everything was work and bustle about the fort, in preparation for the march at break of day. At thia time the march would begin, for General Crook was an of ficer of the old school and his orders would not be varied to a hair's breadth in any detail. At dawn of day the company moved out with General Crook and his staff in the lead, and Hammersley as chief guide and scout. It was the purpose to march by day for two days and then to change the march to night time, so as not to be detected by the Indians in the vicinity of the Stone House. It was alp planned to reach that point between midnight and . day, and attackthe Indians at dawn. After the departure of one com pany front a small garrisoned fort, the place looked deserted. The post had been only recently established, and most of the men were kept busy constructing the buildings about the fort. Many of them were In ' the mountains throughout the day secur ing timbers for the buildings, while the hammers about the fort reminded one of the building of a new town. Even the guardhouse was a crude affair, hurriedly thrown together to imprison refractory soldiers. Follett began planning early to escape. He saw that if once freed from the irons on his legs, that he could break his way through the roof at night and get away unobserved. When the last meal was brought that tight he implored the soldier to assist him in removing the irons. but the soldier had no sympathy for him. Although the wounded guard was only slightly Injured, there was not a soldier in the fort that was not prejudiced against the man who had made the knife thrust. But there was a certain pluck that seems always to attend the wicked and the daring for a certain length of time. Loophole after loophole Is offered .them for escape, and opportu nity after opportunity for reform. The case of Dan Follett was no ex ception. Upon testing the locks of the Irons which bound his ankles he discovered that one had failed to lock, and it was easy to draw forth the bolt and likewise release one limb. With one limb free he tied the loose end of the shackle to the belt at his waist, and when all was quiet in the fort he, silently removed the slabs at the corner of the roof and climbed out and stole away like a cat. Once among the rocks of the des ert, he pounded the remaining lock into pieces and was soon walking as free as before he fell into the hands of the soldiers. Fortune still favored him farther. He found his stolen Indian pony still tied fast in the gulch, where he had left it the night of his capture, and, mounting the animal, he rode away. Like the villain on the stage, he ex claimed: "Now for a ride night and day! I will beat General Crook and his men to the Stone House and warn Egan of his danger, and we will away to the lava beds, and from that point con tinue to harass Uncle Sara and his subjects to the end of our lives! Hammersley, 'the trapper,' and Lyle, the 'Lord of the Desert you may yet fall into the clutches of the half-breed!" CHAPTER XXII. Cruel Revenge. The siege is Bearing ft crisis at the Stone House. Almost ft week has passed since the arrival of Egan and his braves. He has been reenforced almost dally, until the plain swarms with savages. His last reenforce ments arrived at nightfall, and the morning is set apart to determine the long-drawn-out struggle. The Lord of the Desert has truly risen to the desperate man that he is. Without sleep night or dsy. he has kept his enemy at bay. His best marksmen have been kept at the loop holes and a standing reward of $50 for every fatal shot fired hag been offered, with discount of $10 for every wasted load of ammunition. The results have been astounding. Nearly every bullet that has been sent forth has found ft victim. Once, twice, thrice, four, five times have the Indians been repulsed by the wonderful marksmanship of the cowboys. It seemed impossible to reach the stone wall, so fatal were the shafts of lead. Tunneling had been attempted. but the rocks, so numerous ft few feet beneath the soil, made this impossi ble at every point The Impatient- U Old Egan grew beyond control. At nightfall he had called ft coun- ' cil of the chiefs. He determined to end the siege. "Tomorrow," he said, "when the morning star begins to fade, I will lead my men over the stone wall! We will capture - the "Whito Grizzly" and his cubs, and my men may put them to torture! We will divide his guns and powder and shot among the bravest warriors, and his wealth shall go to the chiefs who are the first to cross the wall. Then we will drive away his cattle and his horses to our villages, and the hungry squaws and children shall feast!" In the quiet preparation for the morning attack an unusual silence pervaded the place. The Lord of the Desert was the more watchful. He had long been taught that Indian si lence was not a sign of inactivity. He cast many glances In the direction of the fort, as he had done for the past day and night. It was high time that assistance should arrive. He sometimes doubted. Was the trapper absent from home? Could it be possible that he had refused to go his errand? He knew that the trap per could be depended upon in all cases of humanity, but his guilty conscience told him that he did not merit aid from any - human hand. What had become of Dan Follett? Oh, he was merely sulking in some safe retreat perhaps doing him ft service in some way! ' "Dan will show up, he'll show up! I can al ways count on Dan Bhowing up!" ex claimed the Lord of the Desert half audibly. e The Lord of the Desert had not thought of looking after the safety of his treasure for all these days, or perhaps he would not have thought so favorably of Dan, and confided so earnestly in his "showing up." But Dan Follett "showed up." Not as the friend of the besieged of the Stone House, but to warn Egan and his followers of their danger. It was nearly midnight when he arrived, for he had been compelled to travel a long distance since night fall to arrive ahead of General Crook and his command. He had passed them during the day, by shadowing them from behind the rlmrocks, but after the plain was reached between the rlmrocks and the Stone House he was compelled to secretehii'self until night to prevent them from seeing him. He knew that Crook's men would arrive at the Stone House between midnight and day, and he did not hesitate in his ' course. He rode baldly up .to the warriors, who Im mediately surrounded Mm. He de manded a conference with Old Egan. When brought before the bandit chief the latter mistrusted him, but he told the story partly In detail, and the Indian was finally convinced. But it was not long until he had positive proof. Indian scouts had been sent out hurrledy, and one of their num ber soon returned bringing the news that men numerous as the stars were coming, armed with long guns with long knives on the ends of the bar rels. Old Egan took in the situation at a glance. He dismissed his warriors and beckoned Follett to remain. - "We have been enemies," he said to the Canadian. "Now we will be friends. We have but little time for talk, but it Is important. Indian like revenge. Trapper has done me great wrong now. Trapper did you great wrong! You may go live with my people. You may bo my friend. You know the 'White Grizzly's' niece; she not dead!" (To be continued.) The Washington Iron works at Seat tie, Wash., has voluntarily reduced the working day of Its employes from ten to nine hours, with no reduction of pay. Indian fishermen at Neab Bay, near Port Townsend, Wash.", to the number of 150 struck against a reduction of 2 cents per fish, causing the canneries to close. A Parisian cloth manufacturer is re ported to have invented a method of manufacturing perfumed cloth, the per fume being guaranteed to last as long as the fabric. A uulon of pipe-makers was formed at Philadelphia, Pa., for the purpose of securing Increased wages and shorter working hours. There are seventy-five men in the local trade. Mr. Chen, proprietor of the Tstng Tai firm of Kobe, Japan, has purchased a spinning mill at Shanghai, In which 20, 900 spludles are In operation and 1,500 operatives are at work uuder five Jap anese overseers. There are serious labor difficulties at Johannesburg, South Africa, and the attempt of Influential English mining houses to remedy the scarcity of labor by the Introduction into the colony of Chinese Is meeting with strong opposi tion. The Central Federated Union of New York sent a communication to the Board of Aldermen asking them to have the commissioner of public works insert a clause that only members of trades unions be employed. Thi board passed a resolution to that effect, but the law department rendered an opinion that It is class legislation and cannot be en forced. ' Labor papers In the Northwest report that the Great Northern Railway will replace Its Japanese workmen through out the Western States with European labor, and that the change will be made as soon as practicable. " The railway company is understood to have found the work of the brown men unprofit able, sod the change Is In the nature of an experiment. Arrangements have been made by the United Railways and Electric Com pany of Baltimore, Md., to Insure the lives of the 3,000 conductors and motor men In Its employ. In case of fatal ac cident f 1,000 is to be paid to the repre sentatives of the victim. The company la to pay the entire coot, but the men must accept this proposition as a settle ment of any claim against the com pany. The National Manufacturers' Asso ciation has sent out confidential circu lars to its members asking them to Cght the mevement of the labor unions for the eight-hour workday, claiming that the shorter workday Is revolutionary. According to the circular, committees will be named to bring the matter to the attention of the next Congress to jrevent the enactment of such law in that boo. U ihiab) of he .kimrlLi) IV0L11TI0N AND INFLlENCt OF 1HE CARIOON. By Thomas Nat, the Great Cartoonist (Written April 14, 1902.) There is no telling when the art of caricature began. There are a number of grotesques that have come down to us from earliest Egyptian tftnes. The Greeks employed pictures to emphasize their satire, and so did the Bouians. All through the Middle Ages there were numberless examples of "grotesqueries," which, curiously enough, were used in enforcing the doctrines of the Church by means of satirizing the devil. But the eighteenth eeutury was the heyday of the cartoon. Beginning In France, and overrunning; into Holland, and lit-- ' THOMAS HAST. theuce across the Channel Into England, the flood of cari caturists carried everything before it; und it Is safe to say tb.at we read the history of the time with clearer vision and with more accuracy of detail for the mirror .which the caricaturists held un to reflect the striking peculiarities of the men and events passing before it. Gautier meutloucd a Spanish cartoonist, Francisco Gaya y Lucleutts, a mix ture of Rembraadt, Watteau and Rabelais, who preceded the two great caricaturists of the latter half of the eigh teenth century; George Cruikshank, in England, and Mons. Charlet, In France. It has been reserved for America, however, to bring forth a new race of caricaturists, which, for lack of a -better title, may be called the personal cartoonists men who seize upon the characteristics of an Individual and so ex aggerate them that the subjects of the cartoons are known by the most prominent features In their physical, mental or moral make-up. Perhaps we Americans look at the droll side of life more than other people, but certain it Is we have more and better cartoonists than elsewhere. The very quick ness with which we see the point of a joke demands equal facility In portraying drollery In a cartoon. We sketch boldly and leave much of the unnecessary detail to our slower cousins. Then, too, our public events happen with such startling rapidity that a cartoon of yesterday's do ings would he flat to-day, and we must keep very much alive and be rendy for a political change over night. In other words, the alert American must have depicted in his cartoon the very traits of character that have made him what he is the quickest and brightest of men. , , HOW HUSBANDS AND WIVES DM' APART. By Harriet A. Armstrong. Despite the romantic and affectionate elements In It, much of marriage resolves Itself Into a cotn monsenBe partnership. If people only realized this there would be fewer liquidations In love and bankruptcies In matrimony. If women were not so fond of hugglujr grievances and thinking themselves martyrs for nothing at nil, few mar ried folk would "drift apnrt." A woman thinks her husband has slighted her. Perhaps he has. Anyway, if she thinks he has, It's just ns bad from her point of view as If he really had. Sometimes she say noth ing. Sometimes she says too much! In the first case she goes about with a sense of Injury smarting within her. Of course, if she is In this frame of mind, she is naturally on the lookout, for more slights and Injuries. And it Is so easy always to And' what we look for. Presently her heart swells with all the indignities and' martyrdom she thinks she has been subject to. Per haps the whole situation has arisen from a misunderstand ing; and Jack or Jim would be horrified could he see the olg mountain of martyrdom which has arisen from the molehill of that careless action or sentence of his. Now, we will take the case of the wife who does not A VEGETARIAN CHURCH. Ita Eaaentiat Teuet la that Men Shall Eat No Meat. It may not be known to many that there Is a Vegetarian Church, whose i chief tenet is that men should eat no meat. This church has only one meet ing house In America and only forty members here. In England it has only one meeting house, and ouly seventy five members. And yet it is a church nearly 100 years old. Its American meeting house is in Philadelphia, and Its American leader Is Rev. Henry S. Clubb, an old-time friend of Horace Greeley. In 1807 an Englishman, Rev. W. Cowherd of Manchester, founded this branch of the Bible Christians, and to day, after the passage of nearly 100 years, they are still existent, and are still almost unknown. In tlieir two churches the English one, iu Man chester, and the American one In Philadelphia it Is possible to see little children whose Ifathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, and whose great-grandfathers and great grandmothers never once in tlu'lr lives tasted meat; little children are as Ig norant of the taste of meat as ordinary persons are Ignorant of the taste of human flesh. For vegetarianism is the chief article of their creed. With their century of abstinence from meat they afford a good example THE VL0ETAMA5 CHURCH. of the effect of vegetarianism on man kind. Their records, which appear to have been kept caretully, cover about 300 cases, and show that: The average longtTlty of a meniDcr of the sect Is 61. He is not in bis old age obliged to re sort to false teeth. His ejes In seven cases ou of ten do not ever require spectacles. His weight keeps close to the normal or proper weight bis frame and height demand, never approaching either to corpulence or to emaciation. He is singularly free from rheuma tism and dyspepsia. Dr. Cowherd, founder of the church, was a Swedenliorgian, and held that meat eating was at the base of the crime of the world. It made men cruel and because they slaughtered animals daily they were blind to the wrong of slaughtering their fellows by the bullet in warfare and by the noose In crim inal law. It made men also thimty for alcohol, and only through vegetarian ism, he contended, could total alwti nence be made universal. The unique article of his creed re- MOM -ftS,.-'-'--' I r -; fe-A : . ... v. ". jAiiics j. mix. CAPITAL AND LABOR m. a. u anna. factions together do what is right In its early days that the only way to but It Is my theory there is a better way it? "Xirh mm GOLF IN THE PARLOR. OI.FERS who desire to play their do so, a quick-witted Inventor having fashioned the necessary appara tus. This apparatus, or came, cousins of a board, a cud and obstruc tions which represent bunkers. The board is of flexible fabric, and has an elastic surface, and on It are marks indicating a golf course. The cup repre sents one of the holes, and extends tibove the surface of the board, and the latter, when not in use, is so constructed that It can be rolled or folded Into a small compass. In a game of this kind a disk is used Instead of a ball, and the aim of each player Is to get It over the course and obstructions and Into the cup. Croquet, cricket and even baseball have been played In par lors, and there Is no reason why golf should uot prove equally attractive. quires its members to abstain from eating flesh, Ush or fowl as food; from drinking Intoxicating liquors of all kinds; from war and capital -punishment and slavery. So rigorous Is this article that It is hardly strange that the sect has not flourished. Dr. Cowherd died in lSlfl, and the following year a band of his follow ers caine to the United States, itev. Henry S. Clubb has been their pastor since 187C MR. CORTELYOU'S START. Only a Stenographer' Place, but That Waa a stepping- Stone. The probable appointment of Mr. Cortclyou, secretary to the President, to the head of the new Department of Commerce, brings him In the public gase more strongly than ever. Mr. Cortelyou's rise to a cabinet position has been rapid and unusunl. There is a man out In Ottumwa. Ia., a quiet citizen retired from active life, who by a very small act turned Mr. Cortclyou into the path which has led him steadily np to the present remark able career. This man was entering the office of his brother In New York one day when he narrowly missed col liding with a young man whose seem ingly desperately discouraged state of mind made him careless of bis direc tion. When the gentleman stepped In to the office he questioned his brother as to what be had done to the young man to cause him to be so down hearted. "I did nothing," was the answer, "except to tell him that I had nothing for hltn to da He applied for work." "What can he do?" "He Is a stenographer.'' "Send your office boy after him !m- brood silently over a fancied wrong. She belongs to the type which says too much. Tempers on both sides are aroused, and each gives utterance to rather harsh senti ments, which neither really feels. A "misunderstanding" arises, and who can say where it will end? Few among us quarrel -with those we love over things that really matter. As a rule great crises la our lives, real troubles, and deep sorrows draw us much closer to those with whom we share them. It is the little nagging trifles, the criss-crosses, and trivialities over which estrangements and deep resentments arise. FINANCIAL ADVERSITY AHEAD. ' By J. J. Mill. President treat northern Railway. I am not one of those fellows who cross their bridges before they come to them, "alarmists," I think you call iheiu. I am disposed to be cheerful about most things. But I can't see anything In the present financial situa tion to cause me to do any rejoicing. Things look serious. They are bad al ready, and, what's more to the point they are destined to grow worse. This country has reached the top of Its prosperity. If the serious downward move ment has not already begun, It Is not far off There are more reasons than one for this; chief among them Is the uncertain state of mind In which the New York men flud themselves from -day to day. Uncertainty is the worst thing on earth for the moneyed Interests of a coun try. One does not need to look to Wall street for support of this opinion. Tight money is not felt there alone. The manufacturing districts are suffering already. Their suf fering will Increase as things grow worse. Good evidence can be found, too, among builders. Where they were re ceiving orders for five bnlldlngs a year ago they are lucky If they are getting one to-day. Of course, I am not saying that my opinion Is held by everybody. Probably ft good many men who have positive ideas about things would flally contradict everything I have said, but there are many people who agree with me. SHOULD AGREE. By Vnltei States Senator Manna. Organization of capital has come to stay, just as organized labor has come to stay, and for the same reason It is necessary. You cannot separate the In terests of capital and labor. If It la good for one to be organized for any purpose, It Is good for the other for the i same reason, xney are Dotn good ana necessary as appuea to our conditions to-day and our development for the fu ture. The combination of capital has brought to our Industrial Institutions grenter economic results; It has brought an Increase in trade and higher wages to the laborer. As capital Is or- I t 1 ... 1 ., A! I .. U r- ... 1, 1 ,.U .-. I organized many years before, will be the first to feel and recognize its effects. We must strive to bring the different upon the ground that both sides want to organized labor went upon the theory settle labor difficulties was to strike, that It Is becoming recognized that to settle such differences. My theory is that if you bring men together in a way to make thrm know each other and If you appeal to the head and the heart you establish a bond between the two factions that cannot be broken. We should remember the Golden Rule and try to live up to Its principle. This Is the only way that I know to settle the dispute between capital and labor. favorite game in a parlor can now mediately;'' which was very quickly done, and young Mr. Cortelyou (for be ' it was) stood before the two men. "You are a stenographer?" was asked hm. "Yes, sir." "How soon can you go to work?" "This minute." "All right Hurry right over to be post office department I Just left there, and while I was In the office I heard them say that they needed a stenographer badly. I think you will be In time to get the place." It Is needless to say that Mr. Cortel you hurried. He got the place. Phil adelphia Saturday Evening Tost Generally UaexL A discussion has been started In Ger many, urging that German children drop the words "mama" and "papa" in favor of "Mutter" (mother) and "Yater" (father). "How," say they.1 "can anybody prefer the unmeaning 'mamma' to the deep and Impressive 'mutter? Nothing can replace for German the word 'Mutter,' certainly, not the French 'mamma.' A certain philologist however, asks how It can be suggested that the word 'mamma' Is derived from the French, seeing that It Is probably to be found In all lan guages of the world. In the numerous dialects of Africa, and In India, the word Is 'mamma,' which Is given as a tltU of honor to every elderly dame deserving of esteem and respect 'Mamma' and 'papa' (baba) are so gen erally used In all parts of the world that they probably date back some thousands of years." A famine of silver dimes annoys the average man more than the scarcity f 11,000 bill. GEO. P. CROWELL, rsncrcufor to E. L. Smith, Oldest EstublUhed iiotw iu the valley. DEALER IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Flour and Fee3, etc. This old-established house will con tinue to pay cash for all its goods; it pays no rent; it employs a clerk, but does not hare to divide with s partner. All dividends are made with customers in the way of reasonable prices. Lumber Wood, Posts, Etc. Davenport Bros. Lumber Co. Have opened an office in Hood River. Call and get prices and leave orders, which will be promptly filled. Regulator Line STEAMERS Regulator and Dalles City Between The Dalles and Portland Daily Except Sunday. Leave Dalles 7 A. M. Arrive Portland 4 P. M. Iave Portland 7A.M. Arrive Dalles 5 P. M. Leave Hood River (down) at 8 :30 A. M. Arrive Hood River (up) at 3:30 P.M. W. C ALLAWAY, General Agent. White Collar Line PQltlanU ASI0N3 11 0 lit 6 Str. "BAILEY GATZERT." Daily round trip except Sunday, TIME CARD. Leave Portland ...7:00 A. It Leave Astoria .. .. .7:00 P. M Through Portland connection with Steamer Kahcotia from llwaco and Ixmg Beach point. White Collar Line ticket Interchangeable with O. K. & N. Co. and V. T. Co. ticket. TheDalles-Portland Route STEAMERS "TAHOMA" and "METLAKO" Daily trip except Sunday. Sir. "TAHOMA." Leave Portland, Mon., Wed., Frl 7:00 A. It Leave The Dalle, Tuea., Tliuri. 8at,7:tl0 A. M Sir. "METLAKO." Leave Portland, Tne., Thu., Sat 7:00 A. M. Leaves The Dalle Hon., Wed., Fri 7 :U0 A. M. Landing and office : Foot Alder Btreat. Both phone Main 8dl. Portland, Oregon. AGENTS. J. W. ORirrfTON The Dalle, Ore. A. K. Kl'LLKK Hood Klver, Ore. WOf.FORU 4 WYF.R8.... White Salmon, Wah. HF.NKY OI.MHTKAD Canon. Wah. JOHN T. TOTTEN Stevenaon, Wash. J. C. WYATT Vancouver, Wah. A. 1. TAYLOK Amor la, Ore. E. W. CRICHTON, Portland, Oregon Oregon Siiot line and union Pacific I Dinar T,"E SCHEDULE! Chlcwro gelt lake, Denver, 4:30 p. Bb Portland Ft. Worth.Omaha, Special Kanea City, St. t .oua, m. Loui,Chioagoand via East. Huntington. At'antlo WallaWalla Uwlt- t: 10a.m. Eipren ton, Spokane, Min 8:.0 p.m. iieapoll,Ht. Pul, via Duluth. Mllwau- Buntington. kee,Ctaic(oAkt St. Paul Salt Lke, Denver, 7:00a.m. Fait Mali Ft. Worth, Omaha, 6:16 p. m. Kansa C'ily, Sc. via Lontt.Caii'agoaud Spokane Kail. OCEAN AND RIVER SCHEDULE IBOH PORTLAND. I Mi p.m. All tailing dale 6:00 p.m. subject to Change For Pn Francisco tail every , day Daily Cehiaela Ulnar S 00 p. m. Fx.suuday tlnnrt. Ex. Sunday :O0 D- m. Saturday To Aitorla and Way le.uO p. u. Landiuga 9 . :45 a m WMIaateH Mxr. About llon.,Wrd. W aier permitting. l p m. and Fri. Oregon City, New- Tuea., Tim bers, Halein, lint. bat. peudence, Corval luand May Laud- Inga ' ' 100 a m. WIHm aa4 Vaav 1 10 p. m. lure., 1 tear. km giver. Moa., Wad, and Bak Water permitting. tmi fri. Orrion City, iay ton.A Way Laud ing. Lv. Rlparia taaka liver. Lv Ua-iito 4:06 a.m. S:tttia.m. Daily eieept Rlparia to LawUlon Dailv aicapt Saturday j j fridar. A. L. CRAIO, Gmeral Fueenger Agent, rorUaad. Or A. H. BOAS, t geat. B4 KJvar.