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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Winter in the Mountains.

When the heavy snowfall of holiday
times came it caught the Hungry creek
miners short of provisions. They kept a
trail open over the mountains to Shat
tuck's ranch, about ten miles, but the big
storms left the snow from three to six feet
deep along their trail, and they had des-
perate time getting it opened. ). W..
Briner, who was IN town last week, gave
the Tidi,gs an account of 1t which is calcu-
lated to cure any ordinary case of infatua-
tion for the adventure of a trip through the
mountains in their swinter garb. Some OF
the Chinese miners had butchered twelve
head of hogs at Shattuck's, and Briner,
Alex Tyler and about dozen Chinese had
succeeded in getting through from Hungry
creek to Sbattuck's. They each took pack
of meat upon his back and started to return
to the mines. Nearly all of them were
worn cut before getting through, and Tyler
would have laid out.in the snow and proba-
bly, perished had not Briner helped him
through. Two of the Cinnamon fell by the
way, and their brethren wouldn't or
couldn't go back for enough to help them
through. MIR. Briner found one of them
after he had been out III the snow two days
and three nights and carried him to cabin
near the trail. The poor fellow was erazed
by exposure and had taken off and thrown
away nearly all of his clothing when he was
;ound. He was. made as comfortable as
possible, but died the next day, The other
Chinaman wasn't found, and will not be till
NOW meits
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Midnight Providers.
East oregonian.


Tramps, or other unlawful gentry, at
tempted to gain an entrance to the resi-
dence of B. G. and George B. Kidder, at
tier ranch two miles teloW town, Tuesday
night. George and his family were Sleep
ing upstairs, when they heard slight
knocking at the back door below. Upon
asking who was there there was no response,
but the knocking ceased. Shortly after
there was a noise at the front door. George
arose and went down with his arsenal,
when the prowlers ran, but they had forced
the lock and got the door partly open. On
'the evening before Charley Kidder declores
that he was shot at by some unseen person
from the railroad track, in front of the
house, as he was crossing from the river
with a bucket of water. The family wish
a proclamation of war to be issued at once
to give these murderers hot mot Chilly re.
ception.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
An Oregon Heroine.

Pennsylvania mHa after making trip
through Oregon, goirg to Florence in Lane
county, wrote loDI letter to his home
paper, and among other things, such as a
compliment for the beautiful Willamette
valley, one of the richest farming countries
insthe world, he tells the following: About
noon we reached Hale's, where we stopped
for dinner and changed horses. Here we
saw one Of the heroines of Oregon, Miss
Anna Whisman, daughter of one of the
proprIetors of the stage line. Five years
ago, at the age OF seventeen or eighteen
years, she began to carry the mail on horse.
back over the mountains, distance of
nearly forty miles. She continued at this
most of the time for two years, in some of
the worst weather that this rainy, muddy
region can produce. During these two
years Miss Whisman's lonely rides through
this desolate region were not without ad.
venture. One time she found her road cut
off by forest fires which were raging in the
mountains. She tried in several places to
find a way through, but had to turn back
and take another road, aud by riding at
night succeeded in getting through on time.
At another time, in lonely place, she saw
two large bears in the road. She managed
to get past them undisturbed. Then she
looked back to see if they would follow her.
At that moment another bear came out of
the woods just ahead and the frightened
horse sprang suddenly aside, throwing Miss
Whisman to the ground. The horse then
ran back past the two bears and stopped.
Miss Whisman's safety then lay in regain
ing possession of her horse, This she man.
aged to do without being attacked. She
then urged the frightened animal past the
bears again and went on her way. Miss
Whisman is quiet, modest. appearing
young lady and does not seem to care much
for the fame her achievements have brought
her.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Guaranteed l,urp

We authorize our advertised dru gg1st
to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Cough and Colds, upon
this condIuon: If you are afflicted with
cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as di-
rected, giving 1t fair trial, and expert
ence no benefit, you may return the bottle
and haYe your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never dissapoints.
Trial bottles free at Snipes s. Klnersly's
2
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

and California and 5000 farther in Alaska
For the defense of this entire coast line
there are on hand Al rifled guns, of which
"a are of obsolete type. OF this number
only "a are mounted and on defective car
riages of the Oldest pattern and without
adequate protection. In the Notifications
al the mouth of the Columbia river there
are bat one S-inch converted muzzle load
ing rifle and two 300-pounder muzzle
loading Parrott rifles, cast-iron hooped at
Fort Candy, and five 200-pounder muzzle
loading Parrott rifles, cast-iron hooped at
Fort Stevens, Oregon, all mounted in bar
bette on defective carriages of the oldest
pattern, which do not admit, of service
charges IN the guns. The platforms are
temporary wooden ones, and the earthen
parapets are of the thickness of those
built in 1851 to resist the old style
smoothbOre guns
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

given notice of the appeal of the case to the
supreme court. They all love Oregon. A
case in Albany was dismissed on the con-
dition that the man leave Albany, but he
didn't leave. Every part of the state has
its peculiar attraction, says the Democrat.
Fairhayen Herald: Captain Troup, form
erly in charge of the water lines of the U.
2. company at Portland, Oregon, passed
through here Sunday on his way to Revel
stoke, where he goes to take charge of the
ROotenai on Arrow Lake. While here he
showed to his friends the watch presented
to him by U. 2. employees on his retirement
from that service. The watch is solid gold
with engraved cases, showing on one side
the steamer II. j. Potter ana on the other
the Victorian, which was buIit under Capt.
Troup's direction. A noyel feature of the
watch is that it strikes hours and quarter
hours, and is accompanied by massive
gold chain to which is attached gold locket
in which are set several valuable diamonds.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
O. @. O. O.

The Congregational Church Choir Concert
was given last evening and more than full
filled antIcipations. Every number was
well received and encores were enthusiastic
ally called for. The large audience was
more than pleased, as was evlnced by the
repeated and continued applause throughout
the performance. The house was packed,
many chairs in the aisles being occupied,
| and the proceeds will, no doubt, be found a
tidy sum. Following is the programme as
rendered:
PART FIRST.
1 Chorus-"Beggars Carnival. Choir
Vocal Duet-"Ah, Could Teach the Night.
ingale". Misses Williams and Crandall
Solo-"Ah Sc Tu Donna. ... Miss Lena Morgan
Encore, "VoiceI From the Woods")
4 Cornet duet-"Swiss Boy
.......... .Messrs Ed Williams and Benton
solO-"My Ladys Bower. ......... Mr. H Ernst
Encore, MARY GreenO
6 Instrumental duet-'.Barber Of Seville"
Mrs c Dexter and Miss Matilda Hollister
(Well-rendered encore)
2 SoIo-"Thee Only Love-. Miss Lena Morgan
Encore. Cradle song')
Cornet solo-"Yankey Doodle" with varia-
tions ........,..........-......M Mr. Benton
4 solo-"Flower Grr. ..... Mrs Huntington
Encore, "Lullaby'0
Vocal duet-'tSchuberts Serenade". "..
misses Lena Morgan and Maize Williams
Solo and chorus-"Winter Lullaby.
Misses Maie Williams and Grace Gran
dali, and Mr. Fl P Ernst.
As matter of course, the most delight.
full feature of the entertainment was the
singing of Miss Lena Morgan, of Portland,
who assisted in the concert. Her voice is
full, true and admirably trained. The
close nf each of her numbers was the signal
for an outburst of applause and appeals for
''encore." After her last appearance and
the rendition of the ''Cradle Song" the au-
dience refused to be satisfied and continued |
calling for more until Miss Morgan bowed |
her thanks and refused.
The entertainment showed that The (
Dalles has musical talent of its own and of |
a high order. 1t is matter of regret that
with so many good voices more of these con.
,erts are not given, as good house would
be assured to programme like that of last
evening. Miss Morgan was accompanied
BY Miss Annie Nj. Lang. The other accom-
panists of the evening were Miss Matilda
Holllster, Mrs. Jno. Dexter and Mrs. j. NJ.
Patterson.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Astorsan: The purser of the Lmrline tells
a story which well illustrates the difference
between Eastern and Western Oregon.
About two years ago an old lady got on the
boat at the Cascades, on her way to the
valley, and friend sung out: "Hello! Mrs.
Blank; where are you going?" 'Going to
get water to wash my clothes; we have
none in Eastern Oregon" was the reply.
About month after she was passenger on
the Lurline going back. The purser said:
"How do you do, Mrs. Blank! Have you
got your washing doner' "Yes," said the
old lady, 81 have, and now am going back
east of the mountains to dry the Clothes"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Land Office BUSINESS.
U. S. LAND OFFICE, !
The Dalies, Or, Jan. 26, 1892 {


The Dalies, Or, Jan. 26, 1892
The following statement shows the
number of acres OF land entered, anG the
amount of cash paid therefor In this land
Office during the quarter ended December
81, 1891:
One hundred aud thirty-nine homestead
entries, 1921 acres, $2l92; one timber and
stone, 40 acres, $l10; three P. D. s., 4SO
acres, So; one d. L. E, so acres, 500;
State Sci, 5000 acres, $4s; sixty-one final
homestead entries, $3.50 acres, $l,345;
twenty-three final timber-culture entries,
36Ol:acres, $500; one hundred and fifty
five cash entries, ,2l, ,994 acres, $22, 2,343; ex-
cess, STA; testimony, $l36. Whole num-
Der of entries, ,403; acres, Al 1856; amount,
$3l,9S6. JOHN w, LEWIS, Reg.
THos. S. LANG, Rec.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

of the new teacher turning them all back to
the first of the book, and spending several
weeks to know where they belonged
If the graded course were adopted for the
schools of the county, it would still be op-
tional with the boards of each district
whether they accepted it or not; so that no
harm could come from it IN any event.
Many other reasons might be urged in its
favor, but these are given with the hope
and the prayer that whatever may be done
will rebound to the benefit of our schools.
Troy SHELLEY, Supt.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Union-Journal: The president has nomi.
match Col. Luther s. Hewlett to be register
of the land office at North Yakima. Col.
Hewlett, who for years wasxreceiYer of the
same office, is an accomplished gentleman
and very capable Official. He was re.
moved from Office by Cleveland three years
ago, as ''an offensive PARTISAN" to make
room for a son of Senator Vance, of North
Carolina. Vance was recently removed by
Harrison because his accounts were crooked.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
For Over Firtx Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TR1ED REMEDY
Mrs. WiDslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays ali pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhea. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by all druggists IN every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. 21fb91
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

CESS to death. Miss Burgess was of medium
height, light complexion, and had blue eyes.
When last seen she wore a blue dress, white
hood and striped shawl. Any information
about her will be Thankfully received by L.
Jacobs, of 2Sl Front street.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-At least three
members of the cabinet are in favor of
accepting the compromise offered by
Chill through Minister Egan yesterday.
The others, including President Harrison,
insist upon the fulfilment of the demand
for an apology for the assassination of the
Baltimore's sailors. They believe that
what is wanted is vlndication of the
principle underlying the contention, that
Americans on foreign soil shall be free
from molestation. An apology and in
demnlty is what will be demanded.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Tourists.

Whether on pleasure ben. or business,
should take on every trip q bottle Of
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly
and effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers. headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale in SOC.
and $1.O0 bottles by all leading druggists.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Shannon Conser, brother of George Con-
ser, cashier of the First National Bank of
Heppner. has about fully recovered from in
juries received In the Lake Lablsh disaster
and will at an early date resume his old po-
sltion as conductor on the overland train.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Long Creek can gay more than the most
incorporated towns, in saying that it has
government without levying a tax for city
purposes. Can she say this year hence?
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
The Proclamation stopped Them,

MADRID, jan. 2s.-The proclamation
of state of siege at Bllboa had tie effect
of cowing the riotus iron aod copre-
miners in the vicinity of that city, ard
everything is quiet.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Long Creek at one time had the reputa-
tion of being rather wild little burg, but
to-day 1t ranks foremost among Oregon's
peaceful cities. The calaboose has not had
an occupant for months.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

1t is said that the deep snow in the local
ity of Gold gulch, in Harney county, has
stopped prospecting for the time being, but
will be resumed again in the early spring.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Oregonian: Mary 5. Burgess, the To-
year-old daughter of James NJ. Burgess, a
carpenter of Mountaindale, disappeared on
Wednesday and has not been seen since.
MountaIndale Is twenty-eight miles west of
Portland, and on Wednesday morning Miss
Burgess started to come to town on horse
back. She intended to return Wednesday
evening. but as she failed to do SO her par.
ents became alarmed, and yesterday morn
ing search party was organized and the
surrounding country was secured. She was
traced to within seven miles of Portland,
but. there her tracks ended. Miss Burgess
mother is nearly crazed with grief and can
not account for her daughters disappear
ance. A member of the search party thinks
that the horse. which is a rather wild one,
without either saddle or birdie, ran away
and either trampled or dragged Miss Bur.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Captain Cores Good Fortune.
Astorian.


A good many Astorians remember Cap
tain William Gore, who ran the steamer
Mountain Queen on the lower Columbia sew
eral years ago. He is down here ON visit
and last week went over to Gray's Harbor
to see his brother. OF late years he has
been running steamboat of his own from
the Little Dalles to ReyelstoBe, on the
Upper Columbia. About year ago he
staked miner in the Okanogan tor $50
worth of grub, and when that was all eaten
up the man told Captain Gore that he had
a way-up prospect, but that he had nothing
left to buy food with. Gore went security
for food to the extent of 500 more, and the
miner buckled In to work again. He struck
it; the lode was developed, and attracted
good deal of interest, and just before he
came to Astoria on this trip. Captain Gore
was offered $225. 200 cash for his half inter-
est in the mine.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

The water question is one of vast import
ance to the town of Long Creek. Doubtless
steps will be taken during the present yea
to provide the city with an adequate system
of water works.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

Long Creeks sidewalks are now being ap-
preciated. Before this time next year every
street in the city should have such a luxury
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
BORN.

MOORE In this city, Jan 25th, to tho wife of Mr.
R. B. Moore, daughter.
SRELLEY-In this city, January 9th. to the wife o
Prot Troy Shelley, twins. Both children died the
same day.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave tnem Castoria.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
MARRIED..

SWINFORD-EMERSON-A the parlors of Colum-
bia Hotel, this city, Jan 26tb, by Elder G II
Barnett, Mrs Annie Swinford to W Emerson.
No cards
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
Letters Advertised.

The following 10 thu list of letters re-
manning In The Dalles postofice uncalled
for Saturday, January 80, 1892. Persons
calling for these letters will please give
the date on which they were advertised.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-01-30
GRANT COUNTY,

Items From the Columns OF the
Long Creek Eagle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
AMMONIA OR ALUM.
How to Detect Them.

Ammonia and alum are the most
common adulterants used in the
manufacture of baking powders. The
government report shows that large
percentage of the baking powders on
the market contain either one or the
other, OF both these pernicious drugs,
Ammonia particularly is in very gen.
eral use.
This wholesale use in an article of
daily food, of one of the most injuri-
Gus poisons is simply criminal. Slow
ammonia poisoning produces disease
of the stomach and is particularly in
furious to the complexion. The pres
ence of ammonia or alum in a baking
powder, however, can easily be de-
tected.
TO DETECT AMMONIA.
Mix one heaping teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder with one teaspoonful of
water in tin cup; boil thoroughly for
q few moments, stir to prevent burn
ing, and if ammonia is present you
can smell it in the rising steam. Or.
place can of the suspected powder,
top down, on hot stove for minute
or two, then take off the cover and
smell.
TO DETECT ALUM.
Alum powder can be tested by put
ting couple of teaspoonfuls of the
powder in glass of cold water. If
no effervescence (that is bub-
bling or simmering) takes place,
condemn the powder and return it at
once.
Take one half teaspoonful of baking
powder in lid of say half pound can;
char thoroughly over strong alcohol
flame, good gas jet or red hot Goals.
After charring (that is, burning until
the whole mass is black pour little
vinegar into the lid and smell the
fumes. Alum powders give off sui
phuretted hydrogen, which may be
detected by it's foul odor.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is
reported by all authorities as free from
alum, ammonia or any other adulter-
ant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Nervous Debility.

Every one who are in the least de-
gree subject to nervousness, sleepless-
ness, prostration, mental fatigue or
nervous debility in any form, find the
hot weather of June, July and August
very bard to hear, if not dangerous.
Nervous prostration is becoming more
and more common every year, the
symptoms of which are: Brown
specks before the eyes, slight dizzi-
ness, roaring in the ears, attacks of
nervous headache, palpitation of the
heart, flashes of heat followed by a
slight chilly sensation, faintness, de-
preston, espondency, forebodings,
foolish fears and many other similar
ones. Any one subject to any or all of
these symptoms should take warning
at once, as they indicate the approach
of disease very dangerous to the sys-
tenn and hard to cure.
Pe-ru-na quickly cures nervous pros
tration in all forms. The first dose
gives prompt relief to the most dis
tressing symptoms, and persistent
use of it for reasonable length of
time will permanently cure cases of
long standing. A dose of Pe-ru-na
before each meal during the hot sea-
son is safeguard of priceless value,
especially to those who are in the least
subject to nervous prostTation.
Complete directions for use on each
bottle. For treatise on nervous pros
tration and diseases of the nervous
system send for copy of The Family
Physician No l. Sent free by the Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing company,
Columbus, Ohio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Peoples Party Executive Committee.

OMAHA, Neb., July 5.-The ma
tional committee of the Peoples party
met this afternoon and organized by
electing the following executive COM
mittee:
ii f Taubeneck of Illinois, chair
man; J H Turner of Georgia, secre-
tary; j III Davis of Texas, Geo Wash
burn of Massachusetts, VO Stricken
OF Nebraska, Ignatius Donnelly of
Minnesota, G + Gather of Alabama.
M Q Rankin of Indiana.
The committee has under consider
alton proposition to make it's head
quarters at Omaha.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO.


Trade in wheat very dull today, with nuc.
tuations confined to narrow range and closing
price unchanged for September in comparison
with Saturdays last figures but &c higher fol-
July. Cables were not very influential. Trade
excessively dull and narrow and fear of Hatch
bill continued to exert depressing influence Oh
speculation and kept bulls in the background
although prices were generally regarded as toe
low to warrant much hammering by the bears
The market was quiet and easy during the last
hour with an up turn near the end, clos.
ing at the top. Corn was dull and
lower, early influenced by fine weather
and weakness in wheat, with absence
of trade. Then dispatches and letters began to
arrive reporting crop prospects quite unfavor-
able and the market gained strength. The
market sagged off on free selling but rallied
again near the end and closed atop. Oats sym.
pathized with corn. Hog products higher
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SECURITIES.
BOSTON, July 5.-Mexican 4s. 70 to FAC; stocks
q to 23c
BRITISH CoNsoLs,
LONDON, July 5.-Consols closed at 96K
for money; for silver, 4O1sc.
NEW YORK EXCHANGE.
NEW YORK, July 5.-sterling bank, 60 days,
4S71S@-; commercial 60 days. 1861;
reichmarks, commercial. 60 days, 95 3-16@95A;
5.17H.
NEW ORLEANS EXCHANGE
NEW ORLEANS, July 5-sterling commercial
60 days, 4.S6@4S6h francs, commercial, 60
days, S5.1Sh@-; New York sight bank $50
premium; commercial, rs premium.
GALVESTON EXCHANGE
GALVESTON, July 5-sterling, 60 days, S4S2;
New York sight par; New Orleans sight par;
American silver, =.