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Threatening to Kill.


An excltable old German named r. Prue-
ger, who recently started shoe shop on
Court street, near Thompson, was placed
under arrest Wednesday forenoon by Con-
stable Peck. 1t appears that Prueger has
been doing work lower than the scale estab-
llshed by shoemakers in the city. He was
seen by Chris Ranley, the shoe manufactur-
er and dealer, who endeavored to persuade
him to charge the same price as other shoe
makers. Prueger grew angry, and accord
ing to the evidence, had since threatened in
talking with several parties to snoot Mr..
Ranley. Mr.. Ranley heard of the threats,
and fearing that Prueger might attempt
violence, caused the arrest. The examina-
tion was in progress Wednesday before
speak English, but evinced a determination
to talk to the court and everyone present IN
his own language. He is partially deaf, land
iudlcrous attempts were made to read the
complaint to him by Interpreters, whom he
would interrupt by flow of words. Joe
Basler wrestled with him for awhile; then
William Roesch tried it. Prueger was
finally made to understand what he was
arrested for, and said he did threaten to
shoot MIR. Ranley if he didn't leave him
alone.
The examination resulted in the placing
of Prueger under $3.50 bonds to keep the
peace, and quiet has been restored. The
amount was furnished by Mr. Roesch
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Columbia Sturgeon Ahead.

Until two years ago the sturgeon of the
Columbia river found no market in Port
land or anywhere else, and all sturgeon
caught by salmon fishers were thrown
overheard. Now it seems that the stur-
geon industry of the Columbia bids fair
to rival the salmon industry, as there is
ready market for all sturgeon caught
Oyer 100000 pounds of sturgeon have
been caught in the Columbia river be-
tween Astoria and RAINIER during the past
fourteen days, and the seasons catch will
figure up to about 300 tons. About $50
tons have already been shipped, and there
is enough sturgeon in sight to bring the
catch up to at least 300 tons. The largest
catch in one day has been twenty-five
tons. There are about twenty fishermen
engaged in the business this year, and
they are making better wages than they
did when engaged in catching salmon
The fish are caught with hook and line,
and the bait used is small salmon and
lamper-eel. All the fish caught are
bought by the Pacific Fish Company,
who send them TO Portland, then pack
them in ice, and ship them to Sandosky,
o, Chicago and New York. The price
paid is one cent pound, but even at this
low price the fishermen are making good
wages. Sturgeon retail in the east all the
way from ten to fifteen cents pound, SO
that there is some profit in it for the con-
pany buying them.
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Excitement at Oentralia.
Astorian.

CentralIa, Washington, is at present Che
center of mining excitement that bids fair
to equal that of any of the noted mining
camps of California, Colorado or Nevada, in
their most palmy days. The new mining
district Is known as Rainier, and the camp
is situated on a stream which has been
christened Mineral creek. Already some
sixty claims have been taken up, though it
Is only within short time that the discov-
cry of minerals was made known. The ore
is lead and silver with traces of gold, and
the lode is very extensive one, which as
says sol per cent. in lead and 1902 per
cent in silver, being said to be ninety feet
in width.
The find was made last August by two
miners, named Davis and Evans. These
men had been prospecting In the spurs of
the Cascades for several months and were
following up Mineral creek when they made
their find. They continued their search,
and it was not until they had made some
halt dozen locations that they brought in
WOTu anu piaceu 9hei iocatiouS oh ioSoiu az
the county seat. At first they refused to
divulge the exact locality of these mines,
and owing to the almost inaccessible nature
of the country, it was some time before any
others discovered the mineral belt, but since
then numerous trails have been cut through
the timber and number of other claims
have teen staked out. A few days since
Charles Erickson, vice president of the
First National bank, returned FROM the
mines, bringing with him number of fine
specimens. He pronounces the entire coun-
try along the FORKS of Mineral creek to be
rich in valuable mineral, which only needs
to become known to cause the most intense
mining excitement.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
alarries Her Choice.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Anothel
daughter of Melville Fuller, chief Justice
of the supreme court of the United
States. has just consumnated most ro-
mantle marriage. 1t is now the eldest
daughter, Mary, who, contrary to her
parents will, has married Colin G. Man
ming, son of ex Governor Manning,
while in Washington as private secretary
to United States Senator M. C. Butler,
was presented to Miss Fuller, and a
mutual attachment ensued. Despite
parental opposition Manning confined to
pay his attention to Miss Mary, who
with the intent to finally settle the
matter, was sent to Berlin to finish her
musical education. Miss Fuller, how
ever, constantly corresponded with Mr.
Manning. For some cause Mrs. Fuller
decided to bring her daughter home, and,
soon after her departure for Ber in, it
was learned that Mr.. Manning had also
started abroad. The story is further re-
lated that while Mrs. and Miss Fuller
were travelling In Italy they were met
by young Manning, who soon persuaded
the young woman to marry him. When
apprised of the state of affairs, Mrs.
Fuller appeared somewhat surprised and
chagrined, but seeing that opposition
was OF no avail, she reluctantly yielded.
bestowing her blessing and soon after at.
tended the wedding. She then hastened
home, while the young couple have re-
mained in. Europe, where their honey
moon will be prolonged as long as they
see fit.
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lished IN the paper nearest the proposed
road, so that every citizen may be notified
of the proposed change. This Is the method
pursued in our neighboring state of WASH
ington, and it gives general satisfaction.
| The fees for publishing are regulated by
| law.
Secretary Carroll, of the state board of
equalization, has received letters from con-
siderably over half of the assessors of this
state stating that they are greatly in favor
of a convention. In accordance Secretary
Carroll will send out the following circular
letter to the assessors: Pursuant to a reso-
luton dated February 6, 1892, and adopted
by majority of the assessors of the vari-
GUS counties of the state Of Oregon. asking
that the secretary Of the state board OF
equalization notify said assessors that con-
vention would be held in Portland on Feb
ruary 26. 1892, at 2 o'clock P. M. OF said
day to meet at the st. Charles hotel. L
therefore, by virtue of said resolution SO
adopted, hereby notify you, that said con.
ventIon will be SO held at said time and
place"
Astoria Toacn Talk: Theodore Leck band,
vino had a ranch at Westport, and made
cedar floats for salmon nets, has been MISS
ing since August last, aud his relatives In
Adair, Ia, are making inquiries for him.
He went to Portland on the 2lst of last
August, and settled with Mr.. W. B. Hon.
eyman, to whom he sold his floats, and said
he was going east to visit his people, but
might first make trip to Southern Oregon.
Since that time nothing has been heard OF
him. He was steady. sober man. and had
considerable money, and left lot OF notes
to he collected at Westport, and other un-
settled business there. He was always in
the habit of writing regularly to his friends,
but since August they have not heard from
him. His brothers fear he has met with
foul play, and will probably come out here
to see if they can find any clue to his
whereabouts, or the cause of his disappear
ance.
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Hoskiss dug down into the earth to depth
of thirty feet, when he came to large
boulder. After digging about this stone, he
discovered that 1t was loosely embedded in
the sand and gravel, and pried 1t out. Tbs
disclosed to the workman's view hole four
feet eight inches one way and two feet seven
inches the other, and extending downward
nobody knows how far. Mr.. Seeland re-
Gently descended into the well, and letting
down a rope sixty feet in length into the
hole, failed to reach bottom. Securing
large stone. Mr.. Seeland dropped 1t into the
hole, at the same time noting the time by
his watch. 1t was exactly two minutes and
thirty seconds before dull ''kerchug" was
heard hundreds and hundreds of feet down
in the bowels of the earth. Arrangements
are being made to explore it thoroughly.
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Wasco News.

WAsCo, Or, Feb. 10, 1892.
Editor TIMES MoUNTAINEKR:
Our attention has been so taken up with
sickness of late that We were compelled to
forego our news items.
Sheriff Leslie's infant child is very sick.
There is little hope of its recovery.
j. D. Wilcox, of Kent, was in town to-
day.
Taxes are beginning to roll in. Now Is
the time to settle up.
Mrs. G. J. Bright is still quite sick, and
doubts are entertained of her recovery.
Four lots In town changed hands yester-
day.
The Messrs. Walker have begun to haul
the lumber for their new building. 1t will
be two-story and an ornament to the town.
The material is on the ground for the
bank. Work will begin at an early date.
The new Halliday windmill will now
furnish the town with plenty of watsr.
Land is in demand in Sherman county.
George and Ed. Sink recently bought sec.
tion from Solicitors Loan Company through
G. ]. Bright.
Work will begin on the Spanish Hollow
railroad at an early date. REPORTER.
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Real Estate Transactions.

Feb l6-United States to Martin Jaksha;
lots E and F block 81 Fort Dalles Military
reservation.
Feb l6--C W Lomler, admir- estate MI.
chael Little, deceased; Nj of NEH sec Ii
T2 N r 10 east; S64l.
Feb l7-E 3 Dufur ct al to Geo Nedrow;
block town of Dufur; 500.
Feb I7-United States to Matthias Leutz;
S1l of SW4 sec 26 N B 10 east.
Feb l6-W J Thompson and wife to N P
Osborn; M Of SW4 and M of SCI and E3
of NW4 sec Is 7 IS R IL east; $1,000.
Feb lS-Rufus A Roscoe to Eliza Ros-
coe; one.half of lots IL and IL block 7 Bige-
lows addition to Dalles City; $1,000.
Feb lS-Mary E Gilgard to w Thomp-
son; E11k of NW4 sec Is T2S R l3 east;
confirmation by wife of sale by deceased
husband,
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Picked Up the seserters.

ASTORIA. Or, Feb. 1s.-The steam
schooner ". II. Harrison arrived from
Nestucca this morning with William Nc
Donald and John Kursh, from the sealing
schooner Oscar and Hattie, of Victoria.
They are two Of the three men in looking
for whom Captain Gault ard three other
men lost their lives last Tuesday. They
knew nothing of the disaster. Both men
agreed in making the following statement: /:
The 18th inst. they started in boat on
bunting trip with Walter Payne, q
hunter from the schooner. While off
Nestucca Payne told them to pull for the
shore. They refused, az they were not
supposed to leave the vessel. Payne
then told them that if they would not put
him ashore be would lay them out. They
were afraid Payne would shoot them, as
he had his gun pointed toward them, so
they pulled in toward shore. Payne took
the guns and ammunition with him, say.
ing "Now you go your way, I will go
mine." They asked him what he wanted
to leave the schooner for. He said be
had done something on the vessel which
he would not want his mother to know.
They started for Nestucca, where they
found the Harrison. Payne started across
the mountains, and is now at Sheridan.
THE FERNDALE HEROINE.
Mrs. White. rescuer of the wrecked
sailors of the Ferndale, writes Vice-Con
sol Cheny, of this city, for definite proof
to be forwarded to the secretary of the
treasury at the instance of Governor Fer
ry. The herequest was complied with.
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Mystery Probably Solved.
Eugene Guard.

Sheriff Noland yesterday afternoon tele-
graphed Duncan Scott, who wrote the let
ter to George Nelson about having seen E.
r. Lucksy at Sacramento, Calf, asking for
further information. This morning tie
sheriff received dispatch from Mr.. Scott
as follows: ''Saw Luckey at Sacramento,
February 4th. Think I can locate his
present whereabouts" holland Immediate
ty telegraphed Mr.. Scott to use all endeav-
ors to locate him. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Luckey left here on the lst day of
February for Portland. Tuesday evening,
the I'd, be would have been in Sacramento
on the date mentioned. All the conductors
on the railroad between Ashland and Port
land, being well acquainted with Mr..
Luckey are positive he did not go on the
train unless he was disguised. Nothing of
compromising nature has appeared against
Mr.. Luckey IN any Of his business transac-
tions, hence he must have become deranged.
or else went away merely till the storm was
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OREGON IN THE EAST.
A Large Immigration In Coming From
Kansas, Illinois aud Missouri.
Albany Herald.

Albany Herald.
j. P. Powell, an Oregonian of YamhIll
county, has returned from seven months
trip through Kansas, Missouri and Illinois.
Everywhere went found people talking
about coming to Oregon, or already prepar.
ing to come, said he. "They talk more of
Oregon than Washington or California. 1
met only one man who was going to Cali.
fornia, while met scores coming to Oregon.
My business called me into every small
town. and I became quite well acquainted
with the people. As soon as they found I
was from Oregon they piled me with innu-
merahle questions. 1 found them quite
well informed about the state and very ia.
vorably impressed. More or less Oregon
literature was to be seen, and they would
bring printed matter to me, and, pointing to
some statement made, ask me If it were
true. They seemed particularly pleased
with the idea OF never-falling crops of grain
and abundant crops of fruit. sold them
OF the beautiful scenery in Oregon, but they
seemed to care nothing for that. I told
them of the equable climate of the state,
and they did not seemed impressed; but
when 1 spoke of the wheat and oat and
other cereal crops and of the abundance of
fruit, they listened attentively.
''They asked if the reputation of the peo-
pie of Oregon as being ake.life-easy set
were true, and was compelled to admit its
truth, told them that I could account for
the @ucky-go-easy methods of the farmers |
and business men outside of Portland. to be |
accounted tor only on the hypothesis that it J
was easy to make living. and consequently |
they did take things easy. The people do
not know what 1t is to struggle for living |
like people in some states. I told them |
they would get the same way too. One |
gentleman has over $40, 900 in bank, and as
soon as he delivers up his property, about
March lst, he intends coming to Oregon
and engage in raising fruit. He seemed |
delighted when told that all the reports
about Oregon being fine frnIt country were
true. He SAID he intended going into the
business on a large scale. From all I |
learned believe that a great many people
are coming to Oregon this year. They do
not come expecting to grow rich without
work, but believe they can take advantage
of their skill and experience In obtaining
81 feel no hesitation in letting people
know that was from Oregon" said he, '.for
our state has good name abroad
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tors released him on the statement that
the man they wanted had left the train. al
The Willows. 1t is thought that West
STAYED on the train aud is farther east
than Pendleton.
Corvallis Record: At Philomath a tramp
entered Chinese section house the other
day, and in the presence of the entire Celes.
tial household, demanded all the loose
change on the premises. The bewIldered
Cinnamon bowed in obedience to the re-
quest and handed oyer the hard earned sum
of twenty-five dollars. The tramp fastened
westward, going as tar west as Chitwood,
where he held up another Chinaman, from
whom he obtained 500, sum In the
minds eye of the maddened MoDgolIan, not
to be picked up IN the road every day. The
tramp, following Horace Greeley's advice,
continued to Ego west but was overtaken
at Toledo, Wednesday, and taken back to
Phifomath.
Wallowa Chiefain: Last Thursday
evening William Thompson and Archie
Howard, who have been confined in the
county jall for some time uneer charge of
larceny, made their escape. 1t has been
customary forthe officers to give the pris-
oners the freedom of the Jail corridor
during the day until about Z O'Clock in
the evening. Taking advantage of this
fact, they got up on the cell, cut
hole in the ceiling, and by breaking few
boards from the gable of the building
were able to escape. The escape was DIS
covered about s O'Clock by d. B. Reavls
who had charge of the Jail during tenn
porary absence of Sheriff Humphreys. A
quiet hunt was made around Enterprise
for the prisoners, but without success, and
their escape was not generally known
until Friday morning. The sheriff ar
rived home about noon Friday, and no
trace of the boys having been discovered
in the eastern portion of the county, he
started for the Lost Prairie country the
same evening. In company with Scott
Clark and Peter Fordney he overhauled
the fugitlves Saturday evening, on the
Grand Ronde river at the mouth of Deer
creek and made them promptly surrender.
The same evening they were brought to
D. q. Rails pace on Paradise, and sun
lay night the boys were placed under
ock and key in the county,s $4,000 bird
cage.
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Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition Of all
the vital organs. If the liver be inactive,
you have a bilious look, If your stomach
be dlserdered you have a dyspeptic look
and if your kidneys be affected you haye
a pipched LOOK. Secure good health and
you lave good locks. Electric Bitters is
the great alteratiye and tonic acts directly
on these vital organs. Cures pimples,
blotches, boils and gives good complex
ion. Sold at Snipes g KInersly's drug
store, sec. per bottle.
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Three Killed and Three Ipiured.

HoULToN. Tex, Feb. 1S.-A switch en-
gine on the San Antonio 6 Arkansas
Pass railway jumped the track six miles
from this city this afternoon and turned
completely over, Six persons were rid
ing on the engine at the time of the ac-
cident, three of whom were killed and
the other three badly injured. The
killed are:
G. Gillespie, engineer; Fireman Scot
and an unknown man. a railway employe.
The injured are Mrs. Gillespie, wife of the
engineer, badly scalded; Henry Wilcox,
leg cut off; William Bradley, scalp
wound. 1t is believed all the injured
will recover
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For oyer FirtyYears.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. It tsoothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
disrrhea. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by all druggists In every part of the
world. Twenty i've cents bottle. Its
value Is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. 21fb91
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A Horrible Death.

PITTsBUe. Pa, Feb. 1S.-Two work
men In the Edgar Thomson steel works
were fatally injured in an accident early
this morning. The men were at work on
the platform in front of steel converter,
which suddenly turned over and des-
cended upon the men before they could
realize their danger. The names of the
two men injured fatally are John Nc
Cafrey and John Fischer. The latter
was struck on the head with red hot
ignot, and could not rise before sustain
ing terrible burns. McCaffrey was badly
charred. The other man, John Ward,
WAS frightfully burned about the body,
and slight hopes of his recovery are en-
fertained.
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Electricians Da ngerous Mistake.

TACOMA, WASH, Feb. 18.-W. P.
James, an employee of the Tacoma Light
& Water Company, yesterday made a
mistake in the plugs on the switchboard
of the electric system, turning the current
through his arms and body. The force
threw him high in the air and 1900 volts
passed through the circuit at the time.
The flesh was burned from bis hands, but
the shock did not kill him.
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isuckien's Arn.ca saivs.

The best salve in the world for cut
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, feve.
sores, 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 & Kinersly.
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A Bottomless Well.
slaughter Sun, Feb. llth.

Several months ago Charles Hoskiss
agreed to dig a well on Howley's place. a
mile and halt west of Christopher, and get
a good supply of water for the sum of $40.
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Remember the medal contest to be held
on Wednesday next, the oath, at the court
house. Proceeds to go for the benefit of
the free reading room.
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Letters Advertised.
Watches and Clocks.

Mr.. Stacey Shown, the jeweler, has re-
GENTLY added complete line of clocks and
watches of the latest patterns. Any one
desiring good time-keepers. either for the
house or for the pocket. can procure the
best by calling on him at his place of busi-
ness, with Byrne, Floyd & Co.. corner of
Second and Union streets.
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Hayana Sprouts. the best cigar out. ON
sale by Byrne, Floyd & Co., the leading
druggists, corner Second and Union streets.
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NEW TO-DAY.
SHEEP FOR SALE.
Three thousand Fine Graded
Bred Ewes and 5000 Yearlings.
Kerr & Buckley,
Grass Valley, Or.
Assignee's Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT JOHN
In Donovan has made assignment to the
undersigned for the benefit Of all of his
creditors All creditors Of said assignor are there
fore hereby notified to present their claims under
cath to me at the saloon formerly occudied by said
assignor in The Dales, Oregon, within three months
from the date hereof.
Dalles City, Or, Feb 10. 1892.
FRANK ROACH,
teoZo-oe Assignee
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Patents in Land Qfioa.

The following patents are remaining in
the land office In this city, and the owners
can have the same by calling for them:
MILITARY RoUNTY LAND WARRANTS.
John SChaeffer Felix Fisher
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HILL-Near this city. Feb 18th. af spinal menen-
gets, Cyrus Hill, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling
Hill, aged years.
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BORN.
DIED.

this city, Feb 18th, to the wife of
J W Blakeney, daughter.