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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
A nalnsinn and q. Snara.

The following is the text of petition.
several copies Of which have been received
in this city by resident with request to
circulate aad receive signatures, and which
it would be well for every person interested
in the state portage by every possible means
to discountenauce:
To the Senator's and Representatives of the
Seoenteenth Legislature Assembly of Oregon:
We, the undersigned resi- ents and tax
payers Of Oregon, respectfully present to
your honorable body the following facts for
your careful consideration:
The opsning OF the Columbia river at The
Dalles By canal or ship railway, so as to Sc
cure for the interior country easy and cheap
transportation to tide water. is public nee.
essity, and the people of Eastern Oregon
demand that steps be taken by your honor
able body to secure the desired result at as
early date as possible.
We al>o ask that the improvements for
opening the river at The Datles be done at
the expense of and by the general govern
ment for the following reasons:
As the several states of Oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho are directly interested it
would be unjust to ask our state to burden
of more than one million dollars, to open
and maintain free river
From The DAlles to Wallula, the Colum-
bia river is the dividing line between Ore
gon and Washington, and the arabic and
producing lands of Eastern Oregon lie from
twenty to forty miles from the river be
tween these two points; therefore to reach
the Columbia river shippers would have to
use existing lines of railroads or build new
lines at a heavy expense, so that the re-
moval of the distractions at The DAlles
would benefit Oregon less than it would the
sister states OF Washington and Idaho.
We, the undersigned, also believe that
any temporary road that might be built
around TIE Dalles, at present, would be of
little value to the producers of Eastern
Oregon and would delay permanent i'm
provements for many years.
Therefore, we your petitioners, pray that
your honorable body memorialize the con-
gress of the United States for appropriations
to secure froe river from Astoria to the
nayigable sources OF the Columbia and its
tributaries, and demand that our senators
and representatives in congress give this
matter their earnest affection.
This is in direct opposition to any appro.
prlation being made by the state legislature |
for portage road between this city and |
Cello, and Is so worded that it might |
secure the support of some friends to an |
open river, who, without onsideration |
would affix their names to the petition. |
We understand that Grant, Baker and |
,ther counties in Ea,tern Oregon are flooded
With similar petitions, and it is very evil
lent the enemies to an open river are not
lsleep.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
a PORTAGE Ra;lrsad.


Mr.. Paul F. Mohr, the protector OF this
portage road 20 be built from Columbus
to point opposite Crates point in WASH
ington, took the afternoon train to-day.
In few moments cenversa:ion with him
at the hotel prior to the departure of the
tram a TIMES MoUNTAINEER reporter
learned that the object of the company
was to construct and operate railroad IN
Washington between the points named,
and work will be begun as soon after
Dec % as the contract can be let. This
will take about five months In building,
and it is expected to have trains running
by the first of July. Mr.. Mohr ls an al
fable gentleman, and answered all ques
tions frankly and fully. If boats canno,
be procured to operate in conjunction
with the portage road. a regular line will
be put on, as it Is confidently believed
that the trade of the Columbia will war
ran, such an expenditure. There is
sufficient amount of capital IN the COR
poratlon to build the road and boats If
necessary, and the members mean busi-
ness. The object of the western terminus
opposite Crates point is TO overcome the
Ice blockade in winter which usually
forms at that place, but near this city
there will also be a permanent station
which will be the one generally used, ex-
cept when impossible to reach open
water. As yet it has not been deter
mined where the road will reach the |
river opposite The Dalles. and Mr. Mohr
received information that an available |
point is about two miles above The |
Dalles; but this will be determined IN
The future. The permanent eastern ter
minus is at Columbus; but by reason of |
tunnel work beng necessary opposite |
Cello, temporary station will be estsb-
ished near that town, and the work will |
be done from Rock land to that point.
His object in going up the road to day
vas to locate the temporary tesmlnus be
eIe the tunnel work is done. Whether |
his road wss under control of the Union !
Pacific was not asked, and very likely
would have received negative answer if
Whatever may be the OBJ
ect, if the road will be factor in the
development of the country the TINES
will give it cordial well
Dme
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

An immense hop field is being planted on
Burdock's ranch, about one mile west Of
Coyote station ON the Columbia river. One
thousand acres of tillable land lying be.
tween the bluff and the Columbia river will
be utilized in the undertaking, and if reas.
enable expectations are realized the value
of Gillian countY's agricultural land will
be materially increased. Posts and material
for constructing drying houses, etc., are al
ready on the field. Water for use durin Q
the drv months will be elevated from the
Columbia river into natural basin or reser.
voir on top of the bluff by means Of wind
and steam pumps. 1t is an assured fact
that hops will do well IN the sandy soil of
that section of country. A few vines which
were planted for shade In Mr.. Carter's
back yard few years ago are in most
and their yield is enor-
nous. Moreover, there is no sign of rust,
which sometimes effects hops in the wet
climate of Washington.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
TELEGRAPH1o NEWS.
Blaine,s Condition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Iuquiry at
Blaine's residence to night elected the
simple response that Mr.. Blaine's coodi-
ton was about the same. From other
sources it is learned his condition is less
favorable than this morning, and that be
Is not only very sick man, but that his
present condition creates the gravest
fears. A person qualified to speak by
reason of his relationship with the fam
ilv, says Blaine's trouble is with his kid
neys. These become cnngested when
ever he takes cold. Furthermore, bis
throat and lungs are effected, and his
system is growing weaker day by day
He speaks freely upon the subject of
death and is preparing for the end, which
he realizes cannot be- a great way of. A
loving father, the death of three children
within comparatively brief period has
sorely stricken him. and his grief has
FASTENED the progress of the malady with
which be Is afflicted.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

that the document is going to be shoulder
striker. SO to speak. Only one or two para
graphs of it are completed even in the
rough, nut IN them the governor urges 1t
upon the legislature as being the duty OF
that body to knock out the gold clause
The govern or is right after the gold
bugs and his last message is going to define
his position with cearness that is unm.s-
taxable. He also. but rather between the
lines, sugg SITS that 1t wouldn't be bad
thing to let the Oregon National guard also
drop into the waste basket. The governor
says his message will be short, and if all
signs do not fail it will be sweet as we'll.
The West Coast Mail says the following
placard was fou, d posted on Portland,
Ore, church door: "Thls church cost 5000
600 IN gold 1t has $4,000 organ. Its
communion silye cost $1,000. Its COM
munion table cost $1,000 AMI its seven
e ders are like unto the seven golden candle
sticks of Revelation. Every one of them
is banker or note.shayer, lending money
at ursury for five per cent a month, and
grabbing lands to make p or men pay royal
prices tor home. Application for member
ship mu be accompanied by collateral
The world, though, should not judge the
church gene ally, by such churches as the.
Portland church.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

Boys are boys the world over, but some
are worse than others. and the following
from the Pendleton Tribune shows that
there are some bad ones in Umatills county:
Yesterday evening on the reservation near
Athena, son of MIR. knight aud boy
named Ross Dixie, engaged in quarrel,
which resulted in the knight boy seriously
wounding Dixie with knife. Dixie is the
larger of the two, and had been imposing
on young Knight. Both boys are rather
W Id and have given their parents consider
able trouble.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
The Wagon Road Case.

Monday morning, IN the United States
circuit court, Judge Gilbert decided the
celebrated case of the United States against
the Willamette Valley & Cascades Noun
tain Wagon Road Company in favor If the
defendants. The Telegram says: ''The
hone of contention In this case was about
600, 900 acres of land granted by congress to
the company for building the road. The
government claimed that the company had
never completed the road, and that it should
revert. The court held that the west end
of the road was completed within the limit
expressed in the act, and since the suit was
commenced the remainder had been flu
ished. The certificates issued by the gov
ernor at the time the work was done could
not be called into question, as there was no
evidence showing fraud in any respect. 1t
was so decided that Alex. Well and David
Cohn, the present owners of the land, had
purchased it In good faith, and that the
government is estopped.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

Moro Observer: Some of our citizens are
trying to organize a cavalry company here
to be attached to the Third Regiment of the
Oregon National Guard. The war depart
ment OF the state is perfectly willing to or
gan1zs company here and all that is to be
done is to have forty or more names of men
over the age of 81 years. or if they are under
2l years and over l6 years then the consent
of their parents or guardians Is required.
Now let US get in and rustic for a company.
The petition Is being circulated around the
county. If you have any hard luck in find.
ing it, come to this Office and we will assist
you in finding it. Now you may ask what
it will cost. We will say that all of the
cost is just practicing and being here on
drill nights, that IS if your business will
permit it, and attend as often as. you can.
There is no reason why there should not be
irst-class cavalry company and by SIX
months practice we feel assured that the
company can parade with any company in
the Inland Empire.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

Prescription is the surest and speediest rem
edy. You can depend upon that-but if your
case is obstinate, give it reasonable time.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic, q
soothing and strengthening nervine, and q
positive specific for female weaknesses and
ailments. All functional disturbances, pain
full irregularities and arrangements are cor
rected and cured by it. All unnatural dis
charges, bearing-down sensations, weak back,
accompanied with faint spells and kindred
symptoms, are corrected In every case for
tom is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
the money is refunded. No other medicine
for women Is sold on such terms. That
proves that nothing else offered by the dealer
can be just as good"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
Notice to Contractors.
CHIEF ENGINEERS OFFICE,
COLUMBIA R'Y & NAV. CO.,
frNca

Sealed proposals will be receive at this Office un-
til December 2s 1892, for the construction of the
portage railroad of this company from Columbus to
the western terminus Opposite Crates point), dis
distance of twenty-five miles, including grading,
bridginE tunnelwork, tracklaying and ballasting.
Rock excatatIon and tunnelwork to be commenced
by January 18th, 1898, and completed by the
18th day Of May, 1898, and all remaining work
to be completed by July Is, 1898. Maps, pro6les,
plans, specifications and approximate estimate Of
quantities can be obtained by application t, the
Chief Engineer, as also the blank forms for pro-
posals On and after Saturday. Dec. II, proposal
will be received unless written upon such blanks.
All payments will be made In cash, within twenty
days from the date of each monthly estimate. such
monthly estimat to be made on or about the last
day Of each month during which the work was done
or materia furnished. The right to reje, any bid
is reserved AL applications or bids to be addIhssed
to Emery liver, Chef Engineer French's bu lding.
The Dalles, Oregon. dec14td
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
The Contest in Klickitat.

GoLDENDALE, Wash, Dec. 15-The
contest began by some of the defeated
candidates of the Peoples party was
ended to-day in Judge Sol. Smiths
court. The result lie, the Peoples party
lose the sheriff and one county commits
sioDer. George F. Mckinney, who just
got IN on the first count by three votes,
gained on the recount 90 votes. Many
votes were thrown out on account of the
judge of election failing to write his
initials on the ballot. Judge Smith. who
is a very strong partisan of the Republi
can idea, should be commended for his
fairness TO all contestants He was in
dulgent to hear every point the Peoples
party had to offer long after the case
should have been thrown out of court for
lack of evidence.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

run them IN quickly enough; but he is not
going to collar every suspicious character
and "run him in" He keeps careful
watch over the vicious classes. and he
desires it emphatically denied that Tne
D4lles is at present ''den of thieves" or a
.sho. o's rendezvous"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

year may not be SO severe as if the fall
had been less stormy. rhe ground has
been so thoroughly soaked that the prom
Use of good crop yields next year seems
bright, aad barring the untOward clrcum :
stances of the past summer will doubtless
be realized. Stuck are yet feeding upon
the ranges, where the rains have continued
good pasturage for them- Thus it will be
seen that we of the bunchgrass have good
cause at present to feel confident for the
winter
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
Death of Mrs. FREEMAN.
From Thursdays Daily.

HRS. Riga Freiman, beloved wife of MIR.
JOS, FREEMAN, died last evening about
o'clock, after au illness of three weeks.
She was ailing for long time before che
was confined to her room, and, although
everything that medical skill or affectionate
relatives could devise was done. she quietly
passed away at the hour mentioned. Mrs.
FREEMAN had large circle of friends and
acquaintancss, with whom sbe was held in
high esteem, and her death will be generally
deplored. Her husband has been in busi-
ness in this city for about 20 years, and will
have the heartfelt sympaty of the commu-
nifty in his irreparable loss. She was aged
SO years, and leayes family of six children
three boys and three girls-to mourn her
demlse. The remaius will be taken to Port.
land on the afternoon train, where they
will he inferred according to the ceremonies
OF the Jewish church.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
A Little GirIs Experience in L,r mt
hOnse.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are keep
ers of the government lighthouse at sand
Beach, Michigan, ard are blessed with q
daughter, four years old. Last April she
was taken down with measles, followed
with dreadful cough and turning into a
fever. Doctors at home and at Detroit
treated her, but In vain; she grew worse
rapidly, until she was mere "handful of
bones" Then she tried DR.. Kings New
Discovery and after The use of two and a
half bottles, was completely cured. They
say DIR. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight in gold, yet you may get trial
bottle free at Snipes & Kinersly's drug
store. 6
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strength ana Health.

If you are not feeling strong and heal
thy try Electric Bitters. If la grippe has
left you weak and weary, use E'ectric
Bitters. Thus remedy acts directly on
liver, stomach and kidneys, gently aiding
those organs to perform their functions.
If you are afflicted with sick headache.
you will find speedy and permanent relief
by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will
convince you that this is the remedy you
need. Large bottles only so cents at
5nipes & Kinersly's drug store 6
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Democratic Plurality.

ALBANY. n. Y, Dec. 15.-The report
of the state board of canvassers, made to-
day. shows the national Democratic
ticket had 45,449 plurality in this state
in the November election.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER. WASH,
December r. 1892.
To Robert Henderson and all whom 1t may concern:
Notice is h reby gi, en- that the fol.owIng-named
settlers hav filed notice of their intention to make
fin i proof in support Of their claims. and that said
proofs will be made before W. r. dunbar commits.
sioner United states Circuit Court for District of
Washington, at his Office in Goldendale, WASH, on
January 80, 1898. viz:
FRANCIS NJ. SPLAwN,
Purchase application No sSs under Sec 8, Forfeit
ure act September %, 1890. for the hf Of Sc or,
NE or Of sW q. hf OF NV or and W hf of NE Or,
Sec 29, TIP N, R 13 E, WIN.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
claim to said land, viz: William Van Vactor Melville
II. Warner. William F. Chatfeld, of Col 'endale
Postofice, Wash, and William o. A, Marckmann
of Hartland Posto ce, Wash.
CARL G. FRANZEN,
Purchase application No. Q, under Sec g. Forfeiture
Act Sept. 29, 1890. for the NV or of NV or and NV
or Of SW or, Sec 81 TIP 8 N. R l3E, WIN.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
claim to said land. viz: Francis NJ. Spawn, William
Garner, Marion Splawn and John Kure, all of
Hartland Postofhce Wash.
dectl7 JOHN D. GEoGHEGAN. Register.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

Call ct Joles Bros. and make arrange
ments for the celebrated Warmers butter
for the winter months. The first to come
will be the first on the list. l5dclot
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

The choice bread, cakes and pies now
produced at the bakery of Mr.. Geo. Ruch
can be purchased at Campbell Bros
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, VASE.

LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, WASH,
December T. 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make final
proof IN support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before W. R. Dunbar, Commissioner
United States Circuit Court, district OF Washington
at his office in Goldendale, WASH, on January o.
1898, VIZ:
JOHN T. LUCAS.
Purchase Application No, -, under Sec 3, Forfeit
ure Act, Sept g. 1890 for the Nj Of NW4 and M Of
NE Or, Sec II, Tp2N. Rl4E,WM.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
claim 70 sa land viz: Levi Hileary, Vernon T.
Cook, William ID. Gilmore, Of The Dalles Postoice,
Ur., and Manuel S. LIE nardo, Of Centerville, Wash
decl7 JOHN d. GEoGHEGAN, Register.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17

Stick to I'll
Sometimes : you
may have to wait.
The troubles that
have been years
in gathering can't
always be cleared
away in a day.
For all the dis
eases and dis
orders peculiar to
womanhood, DIR.
Pierce's FayOrite
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LEY-MATHlES0N-Dec. 14th, in the city, at
the residence of the brides mother, by Rev. VIM.
Michel, Miss Ida c. Bggley to Mr., A. c. Mathieson.
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BORN.
MARRIED.

NIELsEN-In this city, December 18th, to the wife
of Mr.. II. G. Nelson, son.
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cOuiu pay tneItWltn MS portion Oh tDe re-
ward tor quite number of these four
footed bandits.
A visit to the sheriffs office Yesterday
afternoon revealed the fact that a vocal
concert was in progress in tn corridor of
the Jail adjoining. The plaIntive tones
of "WheD other lips and other tongues,
their songs of love shall tell" was rudely
broken into by "Rally aroung the Flag,
boys" and this by "Tell me that you lOye
me once axaIn;" while in another part
broke In deep bass voice America is
the gem of the ocean," etc. II formed d
novel entertainment TO one who studied
human nature from an ordinary everyday
standpoint, and proved the fact that love
unlocks all doors, for even in the gloomy
recesses inclosed with in prison bars the
tender passion is uppermost In song and
sentiment
A night or two ago, while dance was
in progress at the Gillett place on Tutu
Willow, says the e. u three drunken In-
dians appeared and took an active part IN
The festivities without any pressing invl-
taiion, beng armed and bent on mischief.
They broke up the dance, compelled the
ladies present to sing for them, and car
ried tn pgs with high hand, pistols he
ing irumps. Subsequently, while Dick
Nye and the vioIinist we're gong home,
the Indians made detour, headed them
off, and every now and then pointed
weapons at the young mems heads in a
familiar sort of way, just TO indicate that
they were braYe warriors and would just
as soon take scalp as to skin dead
sheep. Dick intends to carry an arsenal
hereafter.
Psineville Ne,os: This has been an
autumn abundant IN prospect. The old
tradition of East Oregonians that GER
tain amount of falling weather must be
experienced between the equInoxes has
been gratlfed by the amour, of rain and
transient snow already fallen here. 1t
lends q hope, perhaps not well founded,
that the yigors of The present month and
of the two first months Of the coming
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-15
A Short Talk On An Important
Subject.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW Y0RK. ny


Work at Murray Hill, as everywhere,
has been obliged to pick its way slow
" through the backward Spring.
Notwithstanding some back sets on
account of the tardy season, some re-
liable and promising progress has been
made. Fine blocks of tempting grass
have been scattered over the future
home lots, preparatory to building /;
material has been collected, more or
less grading has been done and parti
cularly the opening of Franklin street
has brought the lovely sites of Murray
Hill into close communication with
the city. Mr.. MELVIN is pushing bust
ness and inquiries for lots are OF daily
occurrence. Very many of these choice
sites will be taken this season. Pros
pectors will do we'll to complete their
selections before this Summer, as a
great rush is anticipated. The South
gate mansion will soon be erected and
others will quickly follow. Now is the
time to take hold of these invest
ments as large profits will develore in
course Of the year and those who buy
now will get the benefit of future i'm
provements. We cannot speak too
highly of Murray Hill property. Its
advantages must be recognized and
recognized at once by all who will
walk over the ground and carefully
note them. Don't let the opportunity
slip away from your hands. Secure
some of these valuable lots before the
best are sold.