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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The British government has been
massing a considerable fleet in the
waters of the Pacific ocean, and fears
have been entertained that it in
tended to enforce the rights of to fish
in Behrine sea irrespective of nation
ality; but England has too much to
attend to at home without needlessly
interfering in behalf of few Canadian
seal fishers. If there is any dispute
between these two great Anglo Saxon
countries it will be settled by arbi-
tration, and not by barbarous
resort to war. Both nations have ad-
vanced too far for such a retrograde
movement. The question whether
Behring sea is open or closed is one
fer international Interpretation, and
not to be decided singly by either ma
ton England is more powerful than
ever ancient Rome was, and great
deal more just and liberal. To pro-
tect her subjects she requires a fleet
in all waters, and it is not at all sur
prising that she is massing her fleet in
the Pacific ocean where she has such
great interests at stake.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

ereign people, has the power. Will 1t
exercise it? There is no affection Law.
ished upon the city by the Union Pa
ci6c, and ler talionis, The Dalles
should not waste any love upon it.
1t is known without doub THAT every
employe IN the shops will be removed
in less than two weeks, and an effort
will be made to make the end of the
division at Umatilla. Shall The Dalles
lick the hand that sm;tes it, and not
retaliate2 We call upon the council to
act. The railroad is now a menace to
the safety of citizens. Pass an ordi-
nance that the road he changed to the
suburbs, and no court will reverse the
act. Here is an opportunity for The
Da!les to MAINTAIN its prestige, and we
will see whether it is possessed of the
grit to do it. The company is using
every endeavor to kill the city, and if
it has pluck it will fight back; if not
it will mildly "pass under the yoke"
and submit to every indignity. 1t has
power to curb the iron steed and hold
in allegiance the tyrannical might of
the power of steam. Will the council
act2
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

1t will be bad news for the north
west If no River and Harbor hill pass
es this session. Public improvements
have been at standstill for several
months, and if another season elapses
without appropriations for the i'm
provements nearing compilation on the
Columbia river it will discourage pro-
ducers in the Inland Empire who have
anxiously waited for the opening Of
the river, which is their only remedy
against excessive and extortionate
freights. If this news had flashed
over the wires before the late state
election Oregon would not have given
such large Republican majority, and
if this congress adjcurns without pass
ing the bill, this state will not lead the
van in the Republican phalanx in
1892.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

If the boards of trade of the cities
interested in removing the obstruc-
tions to navigation in the Columbia
river desire anything done this session
petitions should he sent to the delega-
tions in congress urging immediate
action. For this purpose meetings
should be called at once, and some
course adopted. Without this is done
the boat-railway bill will receive no
attention the present session, and the
River and Harbor bill may still con-
tinue its peaceful slumber. There is
no time to be wasted, and not another
Gay should pass without some express
sion given to the sentiments of the
people by means of public meetings or
otherwise, to emphasize the fact to
those who represent US in congress
that we are terribly in earnest in hav-
ing the Columbia river opened to navi-
cation.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

Death and destruction held high
carnival in Minnesota yesterday as the
result of a cyclone, and hundreds of
lives were lost and much property de-
stroyed. When We read of such ter
rible calamities as tornadoes and floods
in the east, we can truly say, sour
lines have fallen to US in pleasant
places; surely we have a goodiy herit-
age" But few fatalities have hap
pened in the northwest by reason of
the elements in the history of the
and the soil has generally
given of her abundance to the labors
Of the husbandman. We have rich,
fertile land, free frou floods or torna-
does, and generously hold out the hand
of welcome to the industrious and hon.
st home seeker.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The Jacksonville Times, In mention
ing the fact of Judge Bean being
sworn in and taking his seat upon the
supreme bench, pays its compliments
to Judge Thayer in this manner: 1--WE
are sorry that Judge Bonham was not
the fortunate individual; still the
great majority of the people are very
happy that Judge Thayer steps down
and out into merited obscurlty, for he
made Oregon's highest legal tribunal
the laughing-stock of the judiciary of
other states and a by-word in the
mouths of all honest, high-minded
people. Vale, William Wallacel You
will only be thought of with derision
and contempt"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
TELEGRAPHIC.

AWFUL HAVOC MADE BY LIGHTNING, WIND
AND RAIN.
PHILADELPHIA, July. ia severe wind
storm accompanied by heavy RAIN and
thunder and lightning passed over the
city this evening. The wind blew hur-
ricane and considerable damage was done
to property.
At Lansdale, Pa, a terrific thunder and
hail storm flooded the streets to an i'm.
passable condition. John Clemmer's
barn was struck by lightning, and entire
ly consumed. Several other fires could
be seen in various directions. At Norris
vile. two men we're killed by lightning.
Dispatches from Norrlstown and Lock
haven report heavy storm, with damage
to property.
A heavy wind and rainstorm passed
over the city about P. NJ, unroo6ng the
car stables on Allegheny avenue and a
number OF houses. The stable root fell
on car, killing one of the horses, but in
juriDg none of the passengers. The
schooner Nellie and Matte of Trenton
was capsized IN the river. The only man
aboard was rescued.
A number of sailing vessels were cap
sized and for time grave spprehensions
were entertained as to the safety of those
known to have been on board. 1t was as.
certained later, however, that all were
rescued.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, July ia
cyclone swept over Hellertown this even
lug. Hotels and residences were unroof-
ed and church steeples blown down. The
Hellertown agricultural works were total
ly demolished and seven workmen sus-
tained injuries. John Freeman, aged IL,
instantly killed. Two passenger trains
on the Lehigb Valley road encountered
the storm and both narrowly escaped be.
ing wrecked. The trains had to feel their
way along, frequently stopping to allow
telegraph poles and trees to be removed
from the track.
TRENTON, N. j., July ia terrific
thunderstorm, with gale of wind, swept
over the city at about $50 P. NJ, unroot.
ing forty houses. prostrating 200 trees and
doing much other damage. Hail of great
size fell in quantities, smashing countless
skylights and window panes. The roof of
Maddock's pottery was torn off and
thrown into the canal. Louis s. Schlagel
ana Michael CorcoraB, who were In boat
on the Delaware ana sought shelter under
a tree on the Pennsylvania side, were
struck by lightning and killed.
PEORIA, Ill July H. Lake Erie g.
Western train was struck by the storm at
Bridge Junction. One car was turned
over and smashed, and several passengers
slightly injured. The wires are down
west and south. 1t is reported the towns
of Green Valley and Morton are badly
damaged. 1t is reported seven men were
killed in brick yard near Westerly, but
this is not verified. The damage done on
the east side OF the river is very great.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The city council has the power, if il
wishes to ext rcise it, of stopping the
trains of the Union Pacific running
through Main street at such rapid
speed. As an agent of the state the
municipality is granted certain privi-
leges under police ordinances and san
itary measures, and for the protection
os life and limb will our city fathers
act in the matter? 1t is for them to
exercise their authority, and every
court in the United States will sup
mort the action. As a matter of right
The city council should restrict the rail-
road company from passing through
one Of the principal streets of The
DalIes, and should force ito grade
a roadway in the suburbs. The coun-
cll, as the representative of the sov-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
In This World We are Left Alone.

On the death OF Grandma Dufur.
1.-THE following lines were written by a
little girl thirteen years old, and sent to US
for publlcatlon.l
My grandma has died, and my grandpa has
gone
From his cold dreary home all alone.
He has no cne to call ''mother"
As he goes to her chamber,
For grandpa is left all alone.
OH grandma! Dear grandma!
o, why did you leave us
In this cold dreary world to mourn.
We have no one to care for US,
And no one to love us
For now we are left all alone.
1t was down to dear grandpa's that grandma
did die,
In the dear old sitting room.
ALI her children were there, and O, how
they did cry
As grandma lay dying at home.
Dear grandma has gone to heaven above
To her immortal home.
We know it is there she will be loved,
For it Is her own sweet home.
BLANCHE DUFUR.
Dufur, Or, July II, 1890.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
The silver bill has become q law

The silver bill has become q law
not according to the original provi-,
sions,-in favor of free -coinage-but
a compromise measure between this
and the IDEAS of Secretary Window on
the question. We hope this will
silence controversy on this subject in
congress, and, if the tariff bill was
passed, the people might hore that
some attention would he paid to the
River and Harbor bill and the for
feiture measure.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

Fears are entertained by some that
the present sealing season will witness
a collision between Canadian fishers
aud Americans, and that the British
men of.war now ON this coast will help
the Dominion and thus impel a con-
fict between the two countries. This
is hardly possible, considering the
friendly feeling between these two
nations of the same race, and, further
more, the question whether Behring
sea is open or closed is an interna-
tional one and should not be decided
by the force of arms, but by the con-
gress of nations. If there is any
trouble the dispute will be settled in
that manner, which is by far the most
lasting and humane.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
Democratic editors have all Il

Democratic editors have all their
spare time taken up now in writing
articles denuncistory of the Mckinley
tariff bill, and they do this to the best
of their ability. Before any tariff bill
was introduced, they were anxious
that the Republicans should redeem
their promises to the people, and
now they seem to be very much
chagrined because they have. What.
ever bill had been introduced it
would have met with opposi-
tion from Democracy, for they must
make some showing for the campaign
of 1892 At any rate. it must oe CON-
sidered that the party in power are
not lesislatihg for the Democratic
party, but for the best interests of the
American people.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

Gen. John G. Fremont died at his
home in Washington City last Sunday.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia, in
1913, and in 1912 took charge of an ex-
ploring expedition in the Rocky
mountains, and in the following year,
with thirty-nine men, explored the
then almost unknown region between
the Rockies and the Pacific ocean. By
these adventures he won the title of
"Path6nder," and was q household
word with Americans for many years
In 1856 he was nominated for presi-
dent ON the organization of the Re
publican party, and during the civil
war commanded division in the west.
Since that time he has been little
known in public affairs. Fremont
made many friends during his life,
and will always be prominent figure
IN American history.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The hanging of Gallagher in Van
couver Friday was revolving
sight, because the prisoner tried to
escape from the guard on the gallows.
A great many may think it necessary
to kill murderers to stop them from
the commission of crimes; but the
world moves, and every year people
begin to look upon hanging more in the
light of legalized homicide.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The coming harvest promises to be
very abundant in Eastern Oregon,
and the export of grain will be large.
Every season more ground is cultiva-
ted. and in few years the Inland
Empire will be the granary Of the
northwest. But this portion of the
state has other products besides Ger
eals. The fruits are highly priced in
the east for their delicious flavor, and
during ordinary years there is an
abundance of all varieties. Last sea
son may have discouraged many in
the northwest, but the record for crops
is equal to the most favored portion of
the country.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19


stock. Cars constructed here last
much longer than those built in the
Willamette Valley, because our dry
climate naturally seasons lumber,
while the humidity of the climate OF
Western Oregon makes this almost
impossible. These facts should be
clearly presented to Mr.. Hunt, and, it
required, our citizens should offer a
bonus to gain his good will.
Such matters are worthy OF the
most careful consideration of our
citizens, as the future growth and
prosperity of the city will depend In a
large measure upon the exercise OF
the best business sagacity.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
The ewes of the nation are an

The eyes of the nation are anxiously
watching congress to see what it will
do with silver and the tariff. These
are two of the most difficult problems
that the senate and house has had to
deal with for many years. The party
has always been conservative, and it is
hoped in dealing with these questions
the record of the organization will not
be sullied by any hasty and unwise
action.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
A VOICE FROM POST ST.
A Lady Relates two Asto nishing
Experiences.

To whom it may concern: have tried almost
every conceivable remedy for biliousncss dur
ing the past five years as am of bilious tenn
perament and suffer much from stomach and
liver troubles. But nothing ever gave me the
relief that obtained frol1 using joys Vegetable
Sarsaparilla- In fact think ita cure for those
ailments. At the time was using it had
little girl living in my family whose neck was
seriously affected by large open sore, and we
tried great many kinds of lotions, salves and
blood purifiers to no avail. gave her some of
my medicine Joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla)
thinking it might benefit her and as 1t was
purely vegetable, knew it could do her no harm.
To my astonishmcnt she began to improve, and
within two weeks 1t was entirely healed and she
ls now as well as ever.
Mrs. r. L. WHEATON,
704 Post St.. San Francisco
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
THE SENATE AND THE TARIFF.

A vote was taken In the United
States senate Monday which was upon
its face peculiarly reprehensible. by
vote of 20 to 90 the senate refused
to take up the tariff bill. Ordinarily
that would mean indefinite postpone
ment and, perhaps, ultimate defeat.
But in this instance the explanation is
to be found entirely outside of the
merits or probable fate of the bill.
No Democrats voted to take up the
bill and half dozen Republicans
voted with the Democrats. Their
object vas to force immediate actioL
on the silver bill. The conference
committee was still conferring and the
tariff bill was used as club, and to
good purpose. The same day saw the
report on the silver bill submitted.
In speaking on this subject, an eastern
exchange says: 1t was the old man of
the spelling book pelting the Tad boy
with stones, instead of grass, and the
urchin made all possible haste to come
dow n out of the apple tree.
Instead of being a detriment 70 the
tariff bill the action of Monday was
highly favorable. 1t put the Reput-
licans in good shape for all the work
of the session OH which the party lines
are liable to be drawn. The passage
of the original senate silver bill by an
unnatural union of few Republicans
with nearly all the Democrats was
politically demoralizing. 1t put the
majority party in the position of
house divided against itself. Had
that state of affairs continued for any
considerable length of time it would
have bred mischief and might have
been very serious in its consequences.
It was undoubtedly checked in time
to prevent any permanent effect. We
may look for an early and favorable
consideration of the tariff bill. The
prospect of its passage substantially as
it came from the hands of the ways
and means committee was never as
bright as it is to-day. and that, thanks
to the judicious and peculiarly satis-
factory disposition of the silver ques-
ton. In voting solidly against taking
it up the Democratic senators rendered
the cause of protection an invaluable
service.
Nor is the tariff the only benef-
ciary of that remarkable stroke of
legislation. 1t may reasonably be ex-
pected that the way was prepared for
the passage of the election bill also.
Much of that senatorial disposition to
let matters drift without coming to a
point was really due to this same de-
termination to make everything bend
to silver. So long as there was bad
blood over that there was danger of
modification and paralysis in general
way. There was nothing going right.
The senate was all out Of tune, and
could discourse none but harsh dis
cords and unpleasing shsrps. That
state Of constant irritation could not !
be other than hinderance to all leg
islation,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
THE "KEY."

Our people are more in earnest on
the question of putting line of steam
ers on the Columbia river than ever
before. There is not the least hope
that the shops will be retained in this
city any longer than is necessary to
finish the work now in hand, and an
other effort is being made to change
the end of the division to some point
further east. When the transconti-
mental road secured the lease of the
o. r. & N. Co. our citizens had rea-
sons to expect that the old policy of
discriminating against The Dalles
would cease, and that all interior
points would be given equal advan-
tages for trade with terminal ones.
This is the plan which has been
adopted by the Northern Pacific, and
that transcontinental line has been as
liberal to Eastern as to Western
Washington. In consequence of this
broad policy Washington has received
during the last five years 1000 immi-
grants where Oregon has had half the
number, The growth of our neigbor
has been phenomenal, and we can see
no reason for this rapid increase of
population except the one stated.
This unjust discrimination has been
known for years by the producers of
Eastern Oregon, and the Hunt system
has already furnished a competing line
for Umatilla county, and in short
time the same road will have branch
line to Union. The Dalles is not de-
pendent upon auy outside capital for
relief. She has the Columbia river
1t her command, and can, by the ex-
oenditure of few thousand dollars
n building two boats, dispel the illu-
'ion-circulated and emphasized by
Mr.. Willard whel he made his blind
'ool in Wall street--that the company
If which he was president held the
Key to the rich grain producing coun-
ry of the great northwest. This is
lot the fact. On the contrary, this
'ity, about 200 miles from seaboard,
an solve the freight problem to the
dvantage of the producer in SIX
months, and reduce freights to tide
vater nearly one-half. We believe
ur people are determined on this So
ution, and, if their pluck is equal to
he emergency, in less than six months
will be decided whether The Dalles
r the o. r. & n. Go. hold the "key
o the Inland Empire"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

The news of the passage of the
land forfeiture bills by the house
will be gladly received by the
producers of this and adjoining
counties. There have been amend
ments added to the bill in the
house, and these must 60 before a
conference com nittee of the senate;
but there is every indication of an
early passage Of the bill by that body.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

have as many victims as in his Sun
day gambols on Lake Pepin, but there
is Grape on many doors and hearts are
mourning because of bereavements.
This is an ill-fated year for our eastern
neighbors, for death and destruction
seem to be lowering over them at all
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19

Death played his ghastly gambols
in pleasure resorts and with pleasure
parties in Minnesota last Sunday, and
Thursday he harnessed wind, rain
ana lightning to his chariot and drove
furiouslv through Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Illinois and Ohio. He did not
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-07-19
The First S,ep.

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can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything
toyour satisfaction, and you wonder what
ais you. You should heed the warning,
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in Eiectrlc Ritters you will find the exact
remedy for restoring your nervous svsfem
to its normal, healthy condition. Surpris-
ing results follow the use of this great
nerve tonic and Alternative. Your appetite
returns, COED digestion is restored, and
the liver and kidneys resume healthy
action. Try bottle. Price so cents at
Snipes & Kinersly's drug store.