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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

Mr.. G. E. Oliver, engineer Of the
Portland works, s.aked his line
out and made field notes for Ell ght
miles FROM the head Of The Dalles
laundering CT. s ditch on Dog river
towards Hood River and verified the
statement of Mr.. Habersham that the
project of bringing water to The
Dalles was perfectly impracticable.
He went carefully over the estimates
of pumping and reported that the cost
would be $92,00o,-includlng piping
through the city. Bringing water
from Deschutes would require thirty
four miles of a conduit, and the cost
was estimated at over $250,O00. 1t
will be seen by these figures and esti-
mates that water by gravitation into
Dalles City will be nearly impossible
for many years to come, not consider
ing at ali the $50, to be The Dalles
Mill and Water Co. for plant which
is almost worthless. The commits
sioners have acted carefully and con-
scientiously, and from the figures in
their possession the only possible way
for The Dalles to procure a water
supply is by pumping.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The Jacksonville Times says: "Fos-
tered and encouraged by a Democratic
administration, the Union Iron Works
of San Francisco have developed into
one of the best ship-building institu-
tlons." This is the first industry we
have heard of being 'fostered and en-
couraged by Democratic administra-
tion," and believe the Republican doc
trine of protection has ''fostered and
encouraged" 1t and all other industries
in the country. If Democratic free
trade had been successful there would
not have been any iron-works in the
United States.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

Speaker Reed, it is reported, says
the River and Harbor bill should be
reduced 25 per cent. as it is too great
an expenditure at one session Mr..
Reed comes from the economical east,
and, when elected, 1t was expected he
would exercise the closest scrutiny
over appropriations. The older states
of the Atlantic seaboard desire no
further gifts from the nations over
flowing treasury; but the south and
west have urgent necessities for inn
provement of rivers and harbors, and
believe the money Is doing more good
by being sent in circulation than by te.
ing boarded in the vaults in Washing
ton City. By improving the great arter-
les of commerce, the producers ere
relieved from excessive freight rates,
and the development of the country is
greatly advanced.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

We hear very little political talk
from the present administration, or
any of the great leaders Of the Re-
publican party. This is much differ
ent from the way in which Mr.. Cleve-
land and his calumet managed af-
fairs. There was hardly week that
the people were not annoyed with
speeches from Washington City, or
letters, purportlng TO be explanatory of
the attitude of the Democratic
party on national matters. They
were evidently attempting to make
capital for 1888. Be this as it may, it
did not accomplish the purpose, and
left lasting disgrace on the party.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The eighteenth annual reunion of
the pioneers Of Oregon is being held in
Portland, and among them are some of
the leading uinds of the state. Com
ing at an early date to this portion of
the northwest, they have done noble
work in shaping the destinles of this
great commonwealth. Energy and
perseverance were necessary to exist
ence, land from this constant battle with
surrounding difficulties brain and
muscle have been developed that will
entitle them to leading positions. The
first immigrants to Oregon were OF the
better class, and we who have come
later and found all the concomitants
of civilization in our new home, should
honor the sturdy ox.team brigade who
slowly trudged their way through the
continuous woods where rolls the
Oregon" and laid the foundation of
this great state.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

Nelson w. Durham, editor of the
Spokane Falls Revieac, has been vim
dicated on a charge of contempt of
court, brought Ly the attorneys of
Harry Baer, the man who killed H.
McCrossin in that city sometime ago.
After Baer was acquitted ON the trial,
Mr.. Durham had the temerity to say
In the columns of his paper that he
considered Baer guilty of the murder,
and for this the two lawyers who de-
Tended him thought the Revie,o man
should be fined by the court. What
farce the freedom of the press would
be if interested parties were permitted
to dictate the articles which appear in
the public prints.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
The national Damocracv hs

The national Democracy have com
menced looking around for candi
date for 1892. 1t is not probable
they will try the fortunes Of Mr..
Cleveland again before the Ameri-
can people, as it is evident they
must find new material. 1t is very
conclusive they have undertaken q
difficult task, and they will be forced
to spend time and energy before ac-
complishing their purpose. The
American people desire men in the
executive chair who have opinions in
harmony with their interests on ma
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
TELEGRAPHIC.
WAR OF THE RACES.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala June 16 "A pitched
fattle between negroes and white men
was fought this morning at Brookside, a
mining town sixteen miles west of here.
Tom Redmond, the leader of the negroes,
was killed and Jimmie Dowel! hadiy
wounded. Seven others were slightly
wounded. Tom Acres (white) was the
only white man hurt. Several negroes
were caught by whites. WHO threatened to
lynch them. The sheriff sent a force of
twenty men 10 TIE scene. but at last &C.
counts they bad not succeeded IN restoring
order and more bloodshed was expected
as both sides were armed. The trouble
was caused by keg of beer.
SUICIDE IN SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, June 17-Joseph Sherryn.
aged 81, clerk in Kelleher g. Co.'s dry
goods store, was found dead in room 90.
of the Auzera house this morning al II
o'clock. The circumstances point to
Sherryn's death as result of a prolonged
debauch. Some two weeks ago he sud.
denly quit work at Kelleher g. Co.'s, and
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
Happy hOOsiers.

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of IdavIlle
Ind, writes: Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines
combined, for that bad feeling arising
from kidney and liver trouble, John
Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same
place, says: Find Electric Bilters TO be
the best kidney and liver medicide, made
me feel like new man." j. w. Gardner
hardware merchant, same town, says
Electric Bitters is just the thing for a mar
who is all run down and don't care wheth
er he lives or dies; he found new strength
good appetite and felt lust like he had
new lease on life. Only soc. bottle, a
Snipes & Kinersly's drug store
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The tariff and silver bills are the
measures which are now engaging the
atteption)f thu senate. While these
questions are difficult ones, and not
easy of solution, the people confidently
hope that some legislation on these
matters will be accomplished during
the present session. The tariff bill is
very much needed to encourage manu-
factures and producers, and the silver
bill to settle that much vexed ques-
tion.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

We are much obliged to the Baker
City Democrat for the fraternal feeling
it displays in publishing our editorial
items, without credit. In the issue of
June 18th it had four articles from
this paper, as original. and on the 10Th
one. Gentlemen, we extend to you
our heartiest thanks, and have un-
qualified appreciation of your excellent
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
THE RECORD GOOD.

The record of the mayor and COM
mon council on the water question
has been blamed considerably; but
after the record has been carefully
) perused, the following are the facts:
On July II, 1889. suit was brought
by The Dalles Mill and Water Co.
against Dalles City, enjoining it from
proceeding any further in the matter.
This was dissolved by the court. and
by resolution of the council the water
= commissioners were ordered to ex-
nine all available sources of supply
Ind submit the reports as speedily as
possible of the probable cost. On
September I'd, the commissioners re-
ported an adequate supply had been
found, and which could be made
available. The com nissioners were
! thereupon ordered to proceed with
the final survey, and to report the
probable cost. On November 30th,
report was made to the council that
ferent sources had been examined,
j the approximate cost had been
l6d dnd to be 100000 While not
unanimous as to the future benefits
from the different sources examined,
the commission considered the system
of pumping to he the best for Imme-
diate supply, and the most available
The council met the commission on
Dec. 81 and recommended the aGop-
tion of the report, and that an ordi-
nance he prepared directing the
mayor to procure blank bonds in ac-
cordance with the law and authorize |
the water commissioners to nego-
tiate the sale. An ordinance was
passed Jan. 4, 1890, authorizing
Dalles City to issue bonds for the
SUN of 100000 On March 81, the
Report Of the council was that only
oko proposals were received, and these
fyere at Z per cent. BY suggestion OF
Fhe mayor these bids were rejecte1,and
Lhe con- lh;ssloners ordered to read
vertise Several offers for the bonds
were reported to the council on April
10Th, and the lowest one was accepted
6 per cent. and Sll00 bonus
A deposit was made to guarantee full
The reply of Mr.. Houghton
was received April 22l, which was
that he would deposit the amount
when council procee-.ngs were ex
med by an attorney and found reg
This was done and the money
bosited. The money being nov
VARIABLE, the mayor SO informed the
;ouncil May Sth, and urged them to
axe action, and said it was bis desire
hot final measures he taken for pro-
good and wholesome water
Div at once. The proceed d
have been published. and our ?
sers know the outcome. 1t will s
e Seen that the mayor, council and P
hav. not been dilatory, b
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
TAX PAYERS STAND FIRM.


The council will he all solid on Dalles
City water works; but there are two
commissioners to be elected on July
18th to fill tie vacancies occasioned by
the expiration of the terms of office of
Hon. 2. F. Moody and Geo. Ruch,
ESQ.,, which requires some attention.
AS provided by the act onl ly taxpayers
can vote, but who are tax payers
within the meaning of the act may re-
ceive various definitions. We claim
that any one who pays poll-tax is
taxpayer within the meaning of the
law, and has the same privilege to cast
the elective franchise as he who is
worth million dollars. There is rea-
SON for this opinion, which IS discerni-
BILE to any individual. For example.
the tax payers on accumulated wealth
may be interested in The Dalles Mill
and Water Go. or The Ealles Lumber
ing Co., and the water consumer may
haye no money invested in these en-
terprises. On such premises the cap
italists of this city have the power to
force upon consumers any system OF
water works they desire fit, and the
United States is no better than Russia
or any oligarchical country. But
thanks to the fathers of our institutions
our country is founded on different
basis. Taxpayers mean what it says,
and any person who pays pell-tax to
the government is entitled to the
elective franchise ON the 18th of July.
On that date there are two water
commissioners to be elected, and these
should be chosen from those in har-
mony with the present scheme of an
early system of water works Ever
since the matter has been under con-
sideration, those who have been in
favor of Dalles City owning the water
system have met with covert fire
from those interested in The Dalles
Mill and Water Co.--the old COM
pany-and in The Dalles LAUNDERING
Co., which has seven years lease
from the former. Every one who pays
a poll-tax, and is interested in his
home and family should vote on July
18th in favor of such water commits
sioners who will be in harmony with
the movement already inaugurated of
pushing to a speedy completion a
cheap and adequate water supply.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

1t is very likely that Senator In
gals will be returned to his seat in the
upper house of congress. Senatorial
proceedings would not have the same
interest to the people of the country
without the caustic humor of Mr..
ingalls,. At any rate while Vorhies,
OF Indiana, holds his place, it appears
to be the eternal fitness of things that
ingalls, should act as regulator and
keep him coil if he becomes too much
exc1ted
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
THE FARMER M0NAROHs.

The farmers are the most independ-
ent o. any class of men. Even the
capitalist is dependent upon the pro.
ductions of the soil for his daily food,
and without which his boarded wealth
would avail him little or nothing.
There is no community that can exist
without the producing classes, ard
these hold within their grasp the very
sustenance and life of all others. The
laborer, from his daily wages, buys
his food; the farmer has it in his broad
acres, which, with work, pours its
abundance freely into his lap. Strikes
may cause want and misery in cities,
but they cannot affect the agricultur-
list; for all he fears are scorching " inds
in July and rainless skies in June.
When the elements are favorable, the
farmer is sovereign in his dominion,
and all must pay obedience to his
mandate. And if he suffers from
drouth the community bears the bur-
den with him. A failure of crops
means hard times for the producer,
but harder times for the city con-
sumer. The great pivot upon which
all rest is the wealth of the soil. A
rich, fertile land attracts population;
a dry, barren soil will never make a
popu.ous country. Oregon is greatly
blessed in this regard, and In every
portion of this great state nature has
been extremely liberal in the distribu-
tion of her gifts. For the first time in
thirty five years last season the crops
were not bountlful and in consequence
all portions of Oregon suffered. The
indications are promising now for
good harvests, and as soon as tho
crops come to market trade in
all its different branches will re-
vive. The monarch of the soil
will share his bounty with the mer-
chant and mechanic, and business of
all kinds will receive a stlmulant. 1t
is not probable or hardly possible that
the Inland Empire will ever receive
such rebuff as was witnessed in 1889,
and, predicating our hopes for the future
on the experiences of the past, it re-
quires no prophetic vision to foretell
that in the next decade Eastern Oregon
will more than double her present
number of inhabitants, and, from the
natural productions of the soil, cities
will be built and our people become
thrifty and independent.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The election Monday was mos
hotly contested for mayor. Every
personal and political enemy Joined
hands with those in opposition to city
water, and stood shoulder to shoulder
in the ranks to cause the defeat of Mr..
Moody. But the battle having been
fierce, the victory is more highly
priced. While marching to-day on
the highlands of victory We can but
reflect on this water campaign for the
past two years, and call to mind the
numerous instances in which the ene-
mics of new 'waterworks have COW
ertly attacked every scheme advoca-
ted. At first, when gravitation was
being tested, the argument was used
that it was not only impractlcable but
impossible, because there was not
enough water in Dog river for any
enlargement of the present water sup
ply, without depriving The Dalles
laundering Go. of sufficient amount
for their use. Later on, when pump
ing was being agitated, it was stated
the water in the Columbia river was
impure, the cost of the plant would be
enormous, and the annual expense
would bankrupt the city in few year,
But the victory of Monday was a cor
plete one, and we are satisfied N
Moody and the council will use tb
best endeavors to inaugurate the pumt
ing system at an early day. If they do
not, the TINES Es-MoUNTA1NEER, ever
mindful of the best interests of The
Dalles, will be the first to remind them
of broken pledges, and goad them to
complete performance of their duty.
We have no concern in this matter
only that which relates TO our home,
our family and our city. We have
not acted lmpulsively, but after care
full and discriminating investigation;
and have been cautious and conserva-
tive but very determined.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

Mayor Moody has placed himself
on record in favor of an immediate
water supply. and the citizens of The
Dalles should endorse his action. He
is In favor of city water, and every
person who does not want to be under
the iron heel of a Portland corpora
tion should vote for his nomination
tonight, and his election Monday.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

tional questions, and the Democratic
party has produced very few of
these. Free trade was not the open
sesame in 1888, and it will not he
in 1892. The Republicans will
give the American people tariff and
silver bill before 1892, and Democrats
must search high and low for some
fiagrant evil in which they will prom
1se relief, and procure candidate who
is squarely on the platform.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
Henry NJ. Stanley has accepted the

Henry NJ. Stanley has accepted the
presidency of the Congo free states.
In his change ef position from that of
discoverer to governor, he will not he
met with the same enthusiasm, aid
perhaps the sable tribes of Africa's
sunny cline will not make ruling as
pleasan: for him as 1t Otherwise might
ho
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
WE MUST HAVE WATER.

Ever since the agitation of the
waterquestion the TINES MoUNTAINEER
has advocated what it considered the
best and cheapest method of procuring
a supply other than the one now in
use, for the reason that the present
system is entirely inadequate and of
such a quality as to endanger the
health of the city. AS frequently
stated in these columns, large por-
tion of The Dalles is without water,
except what can be procured from
wells, or from two springs. In case of
fire the buildings in this part OF the
city would be absolutely at the mercy
of the flames. The urgent necessity
of health and the protection of prop
erty impelled the TINES MoUNrAINEER
IN the course it has taken, and which
it will pursue fearless of consequences
until the beautiful city, for whose best
interests it has battled for many years,
shall have good. pure and adequate
water supply. This, we believe, is
imperatively necessary for the growth
aud prosperity of The Dalles, and
without which we are firmly convinced
the city cannot maintain its prestige.
With this aim in view we have worked,
d were never actuated by any other
motives than the best interests of all
concerned. During the past year we
have impatiently waited for some plan
to be adopted. If gravitation were
practicable or possible, it would be
preferable, because there would not be
the necessity of the continuous outlay.
To test this matter thoroughly three
competent civil engineers, Messrs.
Habersham, Hurlburt and Oliver
spent several days in the vicinity of
the headwaters of Mill creek, and in
formed the water commissioners that
the cost of bringing water from these
sources would be from 100000 to
S500,000. In estimating the cost of
pumping Mr.. Oliver placed the figures
at $4,000. He was recommended to
members of the commission by some
lQf the leading men of the state, and
at the time engineer of the water
Ks in Portland. During this time
have been had with The
Dalles Mill and Water Co., and the
lowest figures at which they will sell
are $4,000. From these facts we are
firmly convinced that the only way in
which The Dalles can procure water
hpply is by pumping, and we fully
endorse the action of Mayor Moody
when he gave the casting vote at the
last meeting of the council. There is
ho sense in wasting any more time or
money in attempting to procure water
from Dog, Hood or Deschutes rivers.
Men, whose scientific knowledge and
actual experience lead them to under
stand these matters better than any of
our people, have said that it cannot be
done without an outlay apprcximating
half million. Further, if we pay
the old company $4,000 we shall not
have sufficient amount remaining for
any system, and shall be forced to use !
this poor water for another decade,
without giving half the city any pro-
lection against fire. We can have a
coed and adequate water supply by
and there should be no delay
in the matter.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The Democratic press are in perfect
sympathy with English papers in de-
nouncing the Mckinley tariff bill. 1t
is not at all strange that our national
policy should meet bitter opposition
from Great Britain; but the same
reason does mot exist for Americans
to adopt an antagonistic course.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

and we hope in another year to have
new system of water-works, and not
b., as we are now, monthly sending
our revenue to Portland corporation.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21

The pioneers of Oregon are heroes
in every sense of the word. Some of
our first settlers were shot to pieces by
Indians; but they maintained their
lands and houses in the midst of the
most trying circumstances. These
pioneers were brave and determined,
and we honor them for their pluck.
We recollect the time, in our boy
hood days, when Mr.. Wheeler, who
called upon us to day, was shot by the
Snake Indians. He came into the
city with his jaw fractured-shot in a
dozen places while driving the stage
from The Dalles to Canyon City-and
almost in dying condition. DR..
Brooks-as good physician and sur
geoS as ever practiced medicine
Fed to his injuries. Later
The old hero, Howard Maupin,
Jim Clark came through the
treets of The Dalles waving the
scalp of Paulina, the war chief of the
Snakes. All honor to these heroes of
early days, who made civilization pos
sible in Wasco and Grant counties;
and while we feel thrill of enthusiasm
for the old flag and our homes We will
mention with bated breath the names
of Fl. H. Wheeler, Howard Maupin
and Jim Clark, who barred their
breasts to the treacherous Indian foes,
and were the means of opening up
Wasco and other counties to the tread
of advancing civilization.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-06-21
NEW TO-DAY,
NOTICE.

TJNHE FIRM OF W. H. Moody & Co. have sold out
i their entire stock of goods. All those indebted
to the late firm will please and settle the same
at the old stand. W. H. MOODY L. CO
The Dalles, June 20, 1890. d&wtf
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Executors Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given that the undersigned has
IN been duly appointed by the County Court Of
the State Of Oregon for Wasco county, in probate,
sole executor, with the will annexed of the estate of
William Harman, deceased. All persons having
claims against said estate hereby notified and
quired to present them to me, with the proper
vouchers therefor at my cficc in d lies City, Ore
gon, within six months from the date of this notice.
Dated June 81, 1890. GEORGE RUCH,
Executor, with the will annexed of tile estate of
William Harman, deceased. jun2l