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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
From Saturdays Daily.
Circuit court this month.
City council met last night.

| From Saturdays Daily.
| Circuit court this month.
City council met last night.
Judge Bird is improving from his late
severe attack of sickness.
The sidewalks should be cleaned of the
snow, so as to allow all pedestrians a
| chance.
We were informed that the present rain
lnsures two crops-last years and this
years.
MIR. c. G. Roberts, is visiting his father in
this city.
The orchestra discoursed excellent music
Thursday night, and were highly compli-
mented by all present.
Up to o'clock this evening, from 2 this
morning LIS inches rain had fallen. The
mercury is 36 degrees.
The rainy weather makes travel very un.
certain on the line of the railroad. Wash.
outs and slides may be expected daily.
Men have cleaned the rubbish out of the
upper stories of the burned building, corner
| OF Washington and Second.
There is too much water; but it is of a
very poor quality for culinary purpos es
We need new supply for sever al reasons
The adjusters have finished estimating
the losses OF Max Vogt and L. Rorden &.
Co. They are still at work on the stock Of
w. Fl. Moody & Co.
Mr.. Max Vogt will enclose his burned
building with two brick walls, thus making
1t solid brick. There are already two
brick walls, ON the south and west sides.
The road bed between this city and PORT
land is reported in terrible condition, be-
ing nearly all washed away. Trains both
east and west are abandoned for the present.
Postmaster Crossen sent the mail to Wap.
initia by private conveyance to-day. Mr..
7. A. Ward was Employed for the purpose.
The roads are reported in terrible condi-
tion, and in places almost impossible.
The rain pours down in true Webfoot
style, aud farmers are jubilant. If this
continues much longer, it will be subject
Of serious doubt, even among the orthodox,
whether the world could be drowned in
forty days.
At Pendleton, last Saturday, Judge Fee
imposed a fine of $500 upon a woman for
throwing stick of wood at a 4.year.old
girl, injuring her slightly. The nne Is
thought severe. and a paper is being circu-
lated to have part of it remitted
Astoria has had 5000 cases of the la
grippe Give us that number in Baker City
and we should remark that the disease was
quite too utterly prevalent.-Baker City
Reueile. If Baker had that number of
cases, it would be forced to send some to
La Grande; because they would be more
than could go around.
Wasco Observer: Mr.. William Peabody's
sheep, consisting of about 1900 head were
driven throu oh town last Monday from his
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where Did You Get That I,ats
New York Press.

New York Fress.
In an uptown resort the other night
was William Cooper, the owner of the big
onyx quarries near Espernanza, Mexico,
who had dropped in to, meet friend.
At the bar were party of men imDibing
LIQUID refreshments. Mr.. Cooper wears
here the same broad brimmed brown
plush sombrero as when he is riding over
the mountalns to his quarries. 1t attract
ed the noticJ of the party at the bar, and
one of them, in an. insulting tone, proposed
to drink to the health of the author of
"Where Did You Get That Hat9'' His
voice caused Mr.. Cooper to look quickly
around, while the insult caused a flush to
run over his rugged, bewhiskered face.
Ye found that he knew the voice, and,
stepping up to the man, he said quietly
but firmly: "The hat is all right, but be-
fore you insult the wearer of it hadn't
YOU better remember that four years ago
I loaned you $50, which, you told me,
would keep you out of Ludlow street Jail
and save your family from starving. My
name is Cooper, sir, but had no whiskers
then" The gentleman who told me this
incident relates that the man at the bar
turned white then red by turns, gasped,
half strangled, but finally did the manly
thing by saying, "My God, are you Coop
era Well It's all so, gentlemen, just as he
says, and I beg his pardon and yours"
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Relieved from surJ nuty.

Once when a Wisconsin circuit judge
was empanellng jury. he said that if any
one wished to be excused from service,
reasons should be given at once aud their
sufficiency would be duly considered.
One man bad sick child. and another
sick cow. Presently, after considerable
rumination, an Irishman arose. His face
and attitude bespoke heavy sorrow and
reverent humiliation to Divine Proyi-
dence. His words weIe few and simple:
'5edge, me woife's did" with astomach,
lc EN- ohasis ON the "did." "Well, my good
man, / guess we'll have to let yougo."
Tne irishman slowly took his hat and
went. When he had gotten his body well
cut of the room, he poked his face back
through the nearly-closed door with q
trium phsnt grin. and said: "Yls, sor; an
she's been did these fhorty years."
The sheriff was told to let him go, for
the Judge was Irish himself.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08
STANLEY HAS COMH!e
The Hero Of Africa-A New Book OF
His Wonderful Adventures.

Henry NJ. Stanley stands now as the
greatest explorer and adventurer the world
has known. He is the hero Of the most
remarkable discoveries in all the records
of daring and explorations. r,.
Emin Pasha was wandering somewhere
in the tropical wilderness, and struggling
to hold the country of which he was
ruler. Stanley hastens to the rescue. He
yanishes from the sight of the civilized
world; months and seasons pass, and
still no news from Stanley.
After untold privatiohs and amazing
triumphs, he emerges from the wilds OF
the Dark Continent accompanied by
Emin Pasha. In his last great triumph
he has put the climax upon all his pre-
vious explorations and victories.
His adventures and discoveries have
been grand, wonderful and marvellous.
The full and authentic accounts will be
related in the new genuine Stanley book,
rom his first entrance into Africa, and
richly illustrated with over 400 OF the
grandest and most wonderful new en-
cravings and colored plates ever seen in q
book of travels. The History Company,
723 Market Street, San Francisco, CAL,
are the publishers The book. will be
sold by subscription only. Agents are
wanted to sell the book, to whom most
liberal inducements will be offered on
application. We call attention to the ad.
vertisement in another column.
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steck Dyhx by whole..,e.


Hank Vaughn returned this week. ssys
the Weston Leader. from visit to his Yak
ina stock ranch. He reports a deplorab,o
state Of affairs consequent upon the sevcrs
weather in that locality. According 70
Hanks statements. which We do not dsubt,
there will be very severe losses among the
stockmen on that side of the Coiunbis.
Snipes, the Yakima cattle king. had already
lost 1000 head of cattle al ono corral and
Others were dying at the rate Of hundred
per day. Hank was considerable loser him-
self. out Of At head Of fine mares there
were only IL left, which number he had
abandoned to their fate. The tules upon
which the cattle usually subsist during these
extreme occasions, are covered with snow,
and all outside stock must surely perish.
Hank wound up his startling account Of
affairs in that country with tho statement
that "there would not be three head Of cat
tie left on. the Yakima, and two head of
horses to round them up with"
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From Tuesdays Daily.

The weather is springlike and bAImY.
There will be two boats on the river In
few days.
The streets are now free from snow and
in little while mud will be the prevail
ing ingredient.
The passengers who are blockaded in this
c;tv are enjoying themselves as well as
could be expected. 81
There is through communication with the
east. but not q word from Portland or the
willamette valley.
The company in this city is advertising
for men at 81 50.a day and board 70 work
on the road west of this city.
The chinook yesterday took the snow
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup, for
children teething. is the prescription of
one of the best female nurses and physl-
clans in the United States, and has been
used for forty years with never-falling
success by millions of mothers for their
children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the
child from pam. cures dysentary and diar.
rhosa, gripping ia the bowels, and wind
colo. By giving health to the child it
rests the mother. Price 25 cents bottle.
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Gard of Thanks.

Itis my pleasant duty to thank the Home
Dramatic club for the superb eatertaiament
they gave last Thursday for the proposed
new church. This entertainment added tho
fine Sum of $500 to our building fund. Tho
kind actors and their excellent perfcrusnco
will long be gratefully remembered. Aad 1
intend to inclose thesr names and the
TIhEs-MousrAISxxzs mandatory remarks
in the corner stone, Ft..
On behalf Of Building 6emmittee.
A. BRpNsGERsT.
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Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moisture like
perspiration. producing very disagreeable
itching after getting warm. This form a.
well as blind. bleeding aad protruding
p,les, yield at once to the application of
DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy. which acts
directly upon the parts affected, absorbing
the tumors, allaying the intense itching and
effecting permanent cure. so cents. Ad
dress The DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co.,
Piqua, O.. Sold by Blakeley & Clark.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08
Rucklens aru.ca salve.l

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, feve,
s,res, letter, chapped hands. chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Snipes & KinersleY.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08

WALLA WALLA, Feb. l.-Artieles of in
corporation were filed here for new railroad
purposes, to be built from opposite Wallula
down north bank of the Columbia to q
point opposite Astoria. e.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08
Letters advertise

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in The Dalles postofice uncalled
for Saturday, February l, 1890. Persons
calling for these letters will please give
the date on which they were advertised
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I,utter Tor Sale.

Parties wishing some good roll butter in
brine will do well to call at the Umatilla
House and procure some at 90 (slxty) cents
ner roll. HANpLEY & SINNorT.
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NEW RAILROAD.
,scial TO the TInEs-MousrA1xxxa.l

To Pass on the Nyas hington side Op-
p0slte Thfs City.
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The Death Of soc Rogers.
william Wallace Cook Ds.roi. Free Press.

"Joe Rogers is dyin'l"
It was near the close of bright
summers day; the golden sun hung just
above the horizon. and our long wagon
train crept wearily forward. winding like
a serpent to avoid some slough OF lake.
The faint winds, setting eastward with the
perfume of the prairies. were balm to our
tired souls. We were thinking dreamiiy
of our evenings camp when the grim
words, echoed from wagon to wagon,
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Notice.

The Womsns' Christian lem eraace Ua-
ion will meet every Friday afteraooa. at
P. NJ. at the reading rosn. AL are in.
vited. i Meytf.
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co1oRED BOYS MAY GO TO WHITE SCHOOLS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.-The supreme
court, in reversing judgment In the case
of Arthur Wysiuger: against a school
teacher in Visalia holds that the authori
ties had no right TO refuse young Edmund
.WGsinger admlttance to the public
schools on the ground that he was col.
ored and should attend a school specially
provided for colored children. The court
says, that as the boys father Is an Atnerl-
csn citizen, the lad has right to attend
any public school. a...t.e
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NEWS FROM CENTRALIA.

CENTRALIA, Jan. 30.-Henry Barnes,
one of the earliest !settlers Of Thurston
county, and one of the Oldest pioneers Of
the territory, fell dead at his home in
Csntralia this morning of heart disease.
The last high water caused considerable
trouble among mill men. Newton &
Beach have lost from $4,000 to SO, ,0O0 feet
of logs. Wilson lost about $4,000 and
Sears lost many cords of shingle bots.
At last accounts the rivers are falling
somewhat.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-02-08

ORovILLE' CAL, Jan. 30.-Two China
men were frozen to death one day last
week while going to Quincy from Onion
-yalley ''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01
The scarcity of Fruit.

Throughout the country we hear great
complaints of the scarcity of fruit for cam
ming and preserving purposes. The house
wife's supply Of goodies for this winters
use will be very limited. and the common
est kind of canned z DDS will be great dell
cacies by next winter. City aud country
packing houses are closed for want of pro-
duce. and many are of opinion that the
general dearth Of fruits of all kinds will
be beneficial to the oyster trade, but those
VINO pretend to know say that 1t makes
no difference. rs the capital put In canned
goods Is always turned around so as to be
in the hands OF the packers by the time
the oyster season is well on. If canned
goods are very high, however, 1t is likely
there will be an increased demand for
oysters, as the people would probably in
vest In them In preference to the expen
Give fruits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01
meeting Of Democrats in the Eighth Ds-
frfct.

A meeting Of the Democratic voters OF
the 9Th district held on Saturday for the
purpose of agreement on a delegation TO
be submitted to the action at the primary
meeting of September 9Th. was organized
by the election Of Wm. f Lieich IS Presi-
dent and Edwin Colt. Jr., as Secretary.
Mr. A. K Startling submitted the FOL
lowing Preamble and Resolutions which
were read aud unanimously adopted
Whereas the Hon Barnes Compton was
honestly and fairly elected from the Fifth
Congressional districtto Congress; and
whereas, great indigniiy was done TO the
intelligence and honor of the Democrats
OF bis Congressional District by the IN
seating OF our worthy representative by
the Republican party and thus depriving
US of bis valuable services ut time when
we most needed them; and tohereas We
desire q vindication of our party by re-
nominationaud election of the Hon. Barnes
Compton to Congress.
Res0loed, That the Deleg ates nominated
this day II elected on Sept. 9Th u repre-
sent "a la our county convention that
meets Ia Annapolis on Sept OH, are In
structed to do all 10 their power, to send
such delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention as will use their best efforts to
secure tue denomination OF the non.
Barnes Compton for Congress.
ResOEced, That II the Hon. Barnes Comp
ton Is renominated we pledge ourselves to
use all honorable means TO secure bis cleo
ton by such majority as will defy con-
test.
ResolUed, That a copy of these resolu-
lions be forwarded to the Hon. Barnes
Compton by the Secretary of this meet
ing.
On milton the following delegates were
nominated ard unanimously elected. X.
NJ. Pindell. ] r. Maitland. q G. Leith:
Richard Lee and j. T. Hutchins; alter
mates r. l. Griffith, Thos. s. Nutwell, l..
p. WaysoD, Julius Phipps and X. Wilker-
son.
On motion q committee of two (Messrs.
Pindell and Griffith) were appointed by
the chairman to select committee OF ten
to cast the vote of the district In accor-
dance with the agreement at this meeting
at the Primary on September 9th. They
reported the following as the committee:
F. l.. Griffith, w. f. Leitcb, Thos. /.
Hall, L. p. Wsyson. r. E. Colt, Geo. W..
Owens, Geo. w. Hyde. Andrew Crandsll.
Walter Crosby, Thos. 8. Nutwell, which
was adopted.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Signed W. f. LIETCH. President
EDWIN GoTT JR. Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01

There was another large crowd at the
colored camp meeting At Camp Parole
Sunday and the carriers Of "liYe freight"
did thriving business. At one time as
many as thirty vehicles surrounded the
camp. The meetings have been successful
and may be continued for q week longer.
A preitier grove could not have been
selected than The one used for this camp
meeting. There are seven tents on the
ground, one of which has . wooden roof
and sides. To the left OF the pulpit
which Is made of rough boards. Is the pray
er meeting tent There are four other tents
TO the left of the pulpit and two on the
right, and nearly sll are capable OF sup
plying good meal at reasonable price.
Refreshments. includipg ice cream. are
also dispensed At the usual camp meeting
rates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01

The following letter from Mr.. w. A.
Thomas, of Columbus. Wis, Is peculiarly
interesting: my wife," says he, has
been treated for her head, stomach aud
nervous prostration by three doctors In
New York. two 10 Chicago, one 10 Phil
adelphia, one 10 Cincinnati, and at tue
large institute in Buffalo for IS months.
They all failed But one bottle of DR.
Miles Restorative Nervine helped her
wonderfully" This should be used 10 all
headaches. backaches, charges of life,
nervous disturbances, fits, rheumatism,
etc. Ask at the City Drug store for free
trial bottle and Dr. Miles new book on
the Nerves and Heart.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01
sunday school Picn,e.

The Sunday School picnic given by the
Asbury NJ. E, Church, North Severn, last
Thursday. was an enjoyable affair aud
we'll attended by the congregation. The
children were treated during the day to
ice cream and cake. A large table was
spread, decorated with flowers and trail
Ing vines, upon which was a pyramid of
bananas, surrounded by variety of cakes
children. The ladies and teachers In
charge spared no effort to make 1t day
of general enjoyment to ALL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01

You have heard your friends aud neigh
bors talking about 1t. You may yourself
be one of the many who know from per.
sonsl experience just how good thing Il
IL. II you have ever tried II, you are one
of its staunch friends. becauss the won.
derfu thing about Ii Ia. that when once
given a trial. DR. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place 10 the house. II
you have never used II aud should be
afflicted with q cough, cold or any Throat.
Lung or Chest trouble, secure a blttle at
once and give IL fair trial. II Is guarau-
teed every time, or money refunded Trial
Bottles Free at j. Waiter Hodges & Co.'S
Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01
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Zach way daily. Only % minutes
~ "a Bat more aud AnnapoiiS on hAp 80
fz.st so,.ou,har LAT 1900
On a01 Slse's 49, will leave Baltimore for
,ssssnEef t5s5iv except sunday, at TAD ana
lnas1oIaN no. 400 Aad elop m
~ a., stations. 600 a. m. 10 ana ~ p IN
FOR vs. nI,,roore aud Eastern shore IT. r. 7.4o
A., 4. and 400 p M p.,.,.ore m ana Is
Da,,S m n. s55 p. M, 5.So p IN.
; - Y. Wsy stations 100 a. m z.oo IN ana
1Hpm. ,-..,.r cbora Y r.. $40
, { lad SIS p m
sUEDAY TRAINS
Ian baltimore for Annapolis 800 a. M.
,a46n ?. N. n-,.,.o ao m.
$50. 80. arrive at Baltimore, sos and lO-SO q
i6, 500 and go p. m,
- ,..ya At Annapolis, $40 AMI zoos q. m, 2l5.
tRsad us p. m,
- w.dnesdays and Saturdays q freight
% 80 lssvos Annapolis at 10 - a. IN. Leaves
baltimore at 800 y. m
v..s-Annapolis 70 baltimore and return,
az Freight taken at lowest rates,
ca. CO0MBs, Gen'l. Manager.
BURCK. seo'y and Treas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01

Yesterday was q day long to be remem-
bered by the temperance people OF this
city. The event being the large and en-
fhusiastic meetings held at the Market
Heuse. Shortly after O'clock the first
meeting began with Mr.. Geo. NJ. HYDE
presiding, who introduced DIR. G. w.
Whitney TO a very attentive audience.
The Dr. gave a practical talk. bringing
out many points. which showed the eYils
of indulging ia alchoholic drinks
DR.. Whitney also preached an able SER
mon at Wesley Chapel 10 the morning.
Rev. 8. Shannon opened the afternoon
meeting, and Dir. j c. Lee was presented
to the large crowd who had assembled.
Jim" as be 10 fsmiliarly called, held bis
hearers spsll-bound with his abundant
array Of facts, wit and humor, and caus
ed much laughter at his bright sayings.
DIR. Whitney was again Introduced to the
audience, who one moment brought tears
TO the eyes OF ell present by his sad sto-
ries, the next they were overcome by
laughter by the bright side OF life being
presented to them. Mr.. John Coulter
followed with some remarks.
After an interesting meeting of the Sal
walton Army In the evening. the temper
ance people again held forth. The meeting
capped the climax, for the Market House
was crowded on every side with men, wo-
men and children. After quietness had
been restored, Mr. G. n. Hyde called the
meeting to order. the first speaker for the
evening was DR.. Whitney. who again In
terested the large crowd with an earnest
talk. Jim" Lee even excelled his after
noon talk by giving many more bright
sayings, thus closing q gala day for the
cause OF God, and home, agsinet the sa-
loon. The wish has been expressed that
these meetings may be repeated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-01

Last night the we'll advertised above
combination opened their three nights
engagement to the largest house of the
season and we'll the show deserved 1t, as
without doubt II is the best show of Its
kind ever here. Everything advertised Is
not only done but more than fulfilled
The show is entirely new aud novel to
this part of the country; while the pres
ents given away are not elegant but
grand. This company close their en-
gagement tomorrow evening .-Rich.
mond Dispatch.
Bells new combination Is we'll known In
Annapolis and we are confident that they
will pack the Opera House every night.
Manager Brock Informed US this morning
that some very valuable presents will be
given away nightly. among them will be
very handsome road sulky. They come
Thursday, Sept 4