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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-10-07
Woodmen's Soeiable.

The soclable at Fraternity hall last
evening was very agreeable event, and
attracted very many visitors aside from
the members of Mt. Hood Camp, Wood
men of the World, and. their families,
under whose auspices it was given.
Lieutenant Advisor G. II. Brown, of the
order, introduced the programme by de-
liver1ng the address of welcome, and this
was followed by rendition by the man
dolin club, which was well received.
Then little Miss Kreft was introduced,
and gave recitation IN excellent voice,
and was loudly encored. Hon. D. G. Ire
land, of the Wasco Sua, being called upon,
responded in very pleasing style. He
was loudly applauded at the close, and
his remarks were very befittlng the occa-
sion. Music by the mandolin club fol-
lowed, and this was rendered in the usual
excellent manner. A song by Miss Myrtle
Michel was in good time and tune, and
won the applause of those present. This
ended the programme OF literary exer-
cises, and all were inyited to take seats at
the table, on which bountlful nch was
spread. This part of the entertainment
was duly appreciated, and it was pro-
nounced as elegant rejection as was ever
enjoyed in this city. The chairs and ta-
bles were then removed from the floor,
anl The merry dance was lndulged In un-
til IL o'clock. This was the first of the
monthly sociables to be given by the
Woodmen this year, and if others are
patterned after the one last evening they
will be very popular.
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The Forfeited Lands.

The following is the full text of the letters
sent by Capt. J. W. Lewis to Senator ). N.
Dolph. Oct. 5, 1898. in reference to the for
lie. ed railroad lands:
The present hard conditions under
which the business of the country is be-
ing conducted, is being felt by none more
severely than by the farming community
andin behalf of SO many of them as are
interested in the bill and amendments
known as the r. R. forfeiture bill of Sept.
20, 1890. beg leave to call your attention
to the following facts. The act OF Con-
gress approved Sept. 20, 1890, declared
forfeited to the United States that part of
the N. P. r. R. grant lying between Wal
lula and Portland, save and except right
of way and depot grounds and the odd
sections earned by the completed branch
line. The number of acres forfeited by
this act in this district alone, amounted
to in round numbers, 400. 900 acres.
Section of the above act provided that
settlers might purchase not to exceed
32O acres for each person, payment to be
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-10-07
An Oregon Memento.

A communication was received by the
recorder during the week from the Astoria
chamber of commerce in reference to pre-
senting to the warship Oregon, which will
be launched on or about Oct. 26, 1898,
suitable and appropriate memento. as a
token and expression OF aplreciation of the
honor conferred. 1t stated that the cham.
Der of commerce would appoint committee
of five, and also invited the several cham
bers of commerce, boards of trade, city
councils and other state organizations and
also prominent state officials to cooperate
with them in procuring the necessary funds
for the purchase and presentation of said
memorial. The organizations mentioned
were recommended to send one delegate to
a convention to be held In Portland, at the
Portland Hotel, at 10 o'clock, A. M Oct
7th for the purpose of carrying cut this
object. This communication was read be-
fore the council last evening, but no action
was taken on the contents.
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The Cascade Reserve.

The Cascade range forest reserve, created
by presidential proclamation. includes
strip of country extending all the way
across the state of Oregon in the north to
Crater lake'in the SOUTH 250 miles long and
80 miles wide. embracing 4,5OO, 900 acres.
The reserve is set apart principally to pro-
tect timber and water supplies, though for
the present it shuts off all entries for settle-
ment thereon. 1t is probable however that
it may be opened for mining purposes should
mineral wealth be discovered. A similar
proclamation was also issued setting aside
"Ashlaud reserve" also In Oregon, having
an area of 20, 600 acres, and calculated par.
ticuiarly to protect the water supply of
Ashland. Ore. The reserve in the Cascade
mountains will not interfere very much with
settlers, as 1t covers mostly the summit of
the mountains, where growth of all kinds is
stunted. the best timber being on lower al.
titudes.
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Death of an Editor.

Mondays Albany Democrat: At the
Pioneer House, in this city, after an illness
of several weeks, Mr.. j. e. Dean. died at
the age of 40 years, Mr.. Dean was editor
of the Oregon Populist, published in this
city, for several months. He resided in
Coos county for nineteen years. locating
there from his native state, Missouri. He
run paper at Coquille City for about II
years, then going to Portland, where he re.
sided only few weeks, when he made
Albany his home. He was man of staunch
habits, and is well spoken of by those who
have known him for years. He leaves
son eleven years old residing with an uncle
at Yoncalla. A brother. who had been
with him for week or two, returned home
on Friday night. thinking he was much
better, but he grew worse this morning and
only lived short time.
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Death of James Underhill.

Mr.. James Underhill died at his resi-
dence at Boyd yesterday. aged So years.
He had been sick for long time, suffering
from a complication of diseases, which
finally undermined his constitution and
caused his death. Mr.. Underhlll has been
a resident of Wasco county for long
number OF years, and formerly worked In
The Dalles at his trade of wagon m aker or
wheel wright. Soon after the firing ON Ft.
Sumter, in 1861, at the first call of Presl-
dent Lincoln for 5000 three months vol.
unteers, he was the second to place his
name on the list in Boston, Mass. He was
highly respected citizen in the community,
and leaves large number of friends, be.
sides widow and several children, to mourn
his damiaa
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Death of Walter French.
From Thursdays Daily.

Walter French, aged about II years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. French of this city,
died In Portland this morning at o'clock.
He was taken sick on June 29sh, from the
effects of bathing while in q heated con-
dltion, and has been confined to his bed
ever since. The disease finally developed
into dropsy, and he was taken to the hos
pltal in Portland several weeks ago, where
the best medical talent of the metropolis
has been attending him. A few days ago
he suffered the amputation of his right leg,
and, although partially rallying from the
hook, he was so weakened by the long coll
tinued illness, that death ensued. Hs
mother has been with him constantly,
and MIR. French has been at the bed
side since the last operation was per
formed. Walter was a bright, intelll.
gent lad, and the family will receive the
heartfelt hy Of the community in
their sorrowful bereavement.
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Of Interest to Oregon.

Representative Hermann has presented
his second installment of bills to the house
as follows: For the repayment to Pllnn
Cooper. Dr. S. Hamilton and personal rep
resentatiyes of James Cox, deceased, OF
Douglas county, of moneys paid by these
persons on judgments obtained against
them by the United States for using lumber
manufactured from timber taken by home
stead claimant from his claim and sawed
into lumber. The homesteader subse-
quently acquired title to the same land;
granting right of way to the Albany & As
toria railroad company over the Grand
Ronde Indian reservation; for the survey Of
the granted and public lands wing within
the limits of the Willamette Valley and
Cascade Military Wagon Road Company;
to confirm an agreement with the Slletz In.
dians with view to open to settlement the
excess lands; for the payment to Chauncey
M. Lockwood for compensation for carrying
United States mails between Ogden, Utah
and The Dalles city in Oregon; for the
election of senators by the people.
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For over r,r.y Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers Tor their children while teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all 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 tor Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. and take nc
other kind
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tering back of Jones' knee. The wound Is
a severe one, and the joint will probably be
stiff. Mr.. Jones is nephew of County
Judge Hubbard and brother-In-law of Sup
| erintendent Graham, the latter of whom
went out TO the wounded man Yesterday.
Albany Herald: A report from Lebanon
! says that Andrew Vail was shot and killed
in his own dooryard at that place Monday
evening while getting oyer fence with a
A caliber Winchester rifle. Full partlcu-
lars were not obtained, but it is doubted by
many if the shooting was accidental, as
Vail had trouble with his wife, and the cir
cumstances lead to the belief that he COM
mItted suicide. Later.-The tragedy oc
Cured at the home of Andrew Vail. about
mile east of town The ball entered near
the heart, infiicting fatal wound. At last
accounts the wounded man was IN dying
condition. There seems to be considerable
doubt whether the shooting was accidental
or was done with suicidal intent.
East Oregonian: The Pacific Coast Ele-
yator Company's elevator at La Grande
was burned to the ground last night, the
building and all it contained being totally
destroyed. The fire started between and
9 o'clock in the evening, and in snort
time became uncomfortable By morning
the elevator was heap OF smouiderinR
runs No fire had been LETT in the engine
room, and it is supposed that an incendlary
caused the blaze. The elevator contained
about 35, 900 bushels of grain which was all
destroyed. Twenty Thousand bushels be-
longed to Mr.. Conley, known as the wheat
king OF Grand Ronde valley, and the re.
malnder to John CavIness. There was no |
insurance on the grain.
The valley papers still hope that the .
p. R. R. will build into Eastern Oregon,
and for the past three or tour years this
event has been noted as nearing consumma-
ton. We copy the following from the San.
tam Lumbermdn: Captain Nat Bowman
has received notice to prepare to take
party over the Cascade mountains within
few days. The party is to consist OF the
receiver of the o. P R. R, his attorneys
and other officials and one or two other gen.
lemen. They will follow the line of the
'ailroad survey through to Eistern Oregon.
Mr. Hadley will not return with the party,
,ut will proceed at once to New York, to
make arrangements, it is said, for the early
of construction eastward in
he spring."
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made within years from the passage o
the act. This time has been extended
to 1894. Within the go days allowed by
circular of the Hon. Sec. of the Interior
(Feb. 1891 for filing descriptive state
ment of the tracts which the applicant
intended to purchase within the time al
lowed, about 1900 filings were made, o.
which there are yet at least 1000 unpaid
aggregating all of 100000 acres, which,
at $1.25 per acre, would amount to $780,
600. However, as probably one-tifth Of
this amount will be taken up by home
stead entry, there would be $250,000 to
be paid within the next two months by
the farmers occupying comparatively
narrow strip of land in this district.
This land is not held by spectators,
but oy actual settlers in almost every
case. and em it matter of simple
justice to those people that they be al
lowed further time in which to pay for
their lands.
Crops have not been first rate for sew
eral years past, and have been, in one or
two seasons, almost failure. This year
the yield was good, but the selling price
of wheat is so low (37@40 cents per bu),
that no margin is left with which to pay
for their lands.
The bill (H. R. No. 1127) for the relief
of Francis M. Tomlin, introduced by Mr..
McRae, will establish just the precedent
wanted to make easier the passage of the
bill providing for the repayment of the
excess of $1.25 per acre paid for the dou-
BILE minimum lands within the limits of
the grant to the N. P. Ry. Co., since for
cited. The obvious reasons fol charging
double price $3.50 per acre., were that
the building of a railway would enhance
the value of the lands along the line to
that extent, and that by selling the even
sections at that price the government
would lose nothing by its grant to the
railway of the odd sections. There was
an implied contract between the govern
ment and the settlers. On the one hand |
the railway was to be built, and on the |
other double price would be paid for the |
and. The settler fulfilled his part of the |
but the government, through |
he failure of the railway company to
ouild the road has failed to do its part.
More than that, the government has de.
,lared forfeited, and has taken back, the
Md sactiops apd sti1l rafaina tho eyoooe |
,aid by the settlers on the even sections.
The justice Of this claim for repayment
s so obvious that the railroad company
las in every instance when applied to,
epaid to those who purchased from them
n former years lands since declared for.
cited, not only the amount paid them in
xcess of $1.25 per acre, but interest on
he same from date OF such payments
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Dead at His Mine.


It is cur sad duty to chronicle the death
of James Hazen Summers, which occurred
on Gelena mountain, near Seven Devils,
some time within the last ten days. Mr..
is known as the Crab-tree orchard, some 56
years ago, and came to this coast as boy
in the year 1851. He followed mining ID
California for years, and then packing
through I1aho in 1862. He was a pioneer
of pioneers, aud discovered the Galena mlne,
on the mountain so called, which is north
west of Salubria, and may thus be said to
be the father of prospecting on the property
belt, on which Mineral City and Ruthburg
now stand. He was also the discoverer of
mineral in the Summers district, and this
gave to prospectors the data through which
the camps at the head of Bear creek, Hil1e-
band and Curran were established How
much he did for civilization, in making set
tlement on the frontier possible, cannot be
his life, but, like most of the vanguard, his
work and its benefits Injured to others. He
was found dead in his camp, and it is i'm
possible to tell how long since he expired.
A short tune ago he moved to his mine,
about eight miles from Ruthburg, where he
was found last Monday by Steve Lamb, ly-
Ing on the ground about thirty feet from
the tent. So passes away one OF a type of
men which are too uncommon. Brave, fear
ing nothing hut the upbraiding of his own
conscience; honest, his word was as good as
the oath OF the best; humane. his services
were ever at the disposal of need, and it is
sad to think that he thus passed away with
out the ministering hand of his fellow-man.
Perhaps it Is the death he wished to die.
He chose nomadic life and pursued 1t to
the end. While not being attached to any
church. he believed in an Overriding Being,
and ''for duty" right by his fellow .man was
his watchword. =
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From Thursdays Daily.

''The sere, the yellow leaf" has begun to
fall.
Hon. A. R. Lyle, of Crook county, is IN
the city.
Judge Blakely was passenge this morn
ing for the Locks.
Mr.. A. 5. Macallister of Contention, a
former resident of The Dalles, is in the
city.
The damp, cold weather is causing some
indisposition from colds; but there Is no
serious sickness in the city.
Mr.. A. j. Swift, of " Wamic, is in the city.
He will enter some of his fast horses III the
trials of speed at the fair grounds.
The chilly winds of morning and evening
make Gres very comfortable, and emphas-
izes the importance of large wood piles.
There were two arrests made yesterday
for selling liquor to Indians. They are now
in the county jail awaiting their examina.
tion.
Fruit of all kinds is constantly being
hauled into the city, and our markets have
on sale the choicest lot of peaches. plums
and prunes.
In justice courts the machinery does not
attain such a velocity as to cause the least
friction, and therefore everything Is peaceful
and harmonious.
Mr.. l.. Rondeau, of Kingsley, ID in town
to-day. He is through threshing his grain,
and from los acres of fall wheat he realized
AZ bushels to the acre. This is phenom-
esal yield, and surpasses anything we have
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To my Friends.

As you are well aware that would
not recommend that which 1 did not
believe to be good, desire to say to all
wne need a good, reliable, family medi-
cine, that believe one bottle of Sulphur
Bitters, will do you more good than
any other remedy ever saw.--RET. CE-
PHAs SOULE.
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NEW TODAY.
CITATION.

TN THE COUNTY COURT Of the State of Oregon.
i for the County Of Wasco.
In the matter of the estate of Ernest s. Haage.
Citation.
To any and all heirs known or unknown, of Erne
S. Haage, deceased; greeting:
In the name Of the State OF Oregon you are hereby
cited and required to appear in the County Court Of
the State of Oregon for the County OF Wasco at the
court room thereof. at Dales City, in said county
on Monday, the 9th day of November, 1893,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that dav then and
there to show cause, any there be, why order of
sale should not be made for the sou, Invest quarter
and the southeast quarter of the northw est quarter
of section l5 in township south of range IA east of
the Willamette meridian, containing 200 acres Of
land, situated in Wasco county, Oregon
Witness the Honorable George c. Blakeley Judge
\ [sEALl of said County Court, with the seal Of
said Court affixed, this Sd day of October A. d. 1893.
Attest: J. B. CROSSEN, Clerk
oct7 By E. MARTIN, Deputy
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Real Estate Transfers.

Oct 4-State of Oregon to Solomon
Houser; ne or sec l6, tip 8, l6 east; 5000.
Oct 4-State of Oregon to Solomon
Houser; W hf sec l6. tip s, r l6 east; s4OO.
Oct "A c Wyndham and wife to N
Harris; lot 10 and 35 feet off easterly side
lot IL, block 2, Fulton's addition to Dalles
CITY; sl95.
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"Oat or sight.

The travelling public are now fully alive
to the fact that the Chicago. Union Pacific
l. Northwestern Line offers the very best
accommodations to the public from and to
Chicago, Omaha and intermediate points,
not only during the worlds fair, but all the
year around
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Notice,

The county board of equalization will
meet at the courthouse on October 23d
1893. for the purpose of equalizing the
county assessment roll for this year. Asses.
ment board will continue in session one
week. JOEL KooNTz. County Assessor.
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BOYS, and Girls Aid society.

Boys may be had land sometimes ,girls)
or-C) ordinary service at wages; (2) upon
ndenture. Ito work, attend school, and be
brought up somewhat as Your own;] and
(3) children may be had for legal adoption.
Address, ]. 81. Misener, Superintendent
Oregon Boys and Girls Aid society, Port
land Oregon
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castcria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
Whsn shs had Children, she gave tnsm CastoEiA
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A second hand horse power Champion
light press bailer; also Disc. harrow with
seeder attached. See Joel G. Koontz.
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IHE MUST STUBBORN
Skin and Scalp Diseases, the worst
forms of Scrofula, all blood taints
and poisons of every name and nat
ure, are utterly rooted out by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
For every disease caused by torpid
liver or impure blood, it is the only
remedy SO certain and effective that
it can be guaranteed. If it fails to
benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
Eczema, letter, Salt-rheum, Ery-
sipelas, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged
Glands, Tumors, and Swellings, and
every kindred ailment, are COM
pletely and permanently cured by it.
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NOTICE.

A Ii DELIS QUENT TAXPAYERS that do not
II want their names advertised should come for
ward and settle, the n will be published on the
,2lst of this month. T. A. WARD,
oct7 Sheriff of Wasco County.
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From Fridays Daily.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Klinger, of Dufur, are
in the city to-day.
Miss Gertrude French arrived in the city
on the train last night.
Mr.. F. lE. Brown, of Grants, gave us an
agreeable call this afternoon.
MIR. Frank French was passenger on the
train last night from Portland.
The lesson taught this season by the
bountiful rains should be needed by our
farmers, and that Is grain should be prop
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BORN.

WELSH this city, Oct. 9th, to the wife of Mr.
H. w. Wells. q son.