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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03

r HAVE PATENT FRUIT DRIFR, the be t
i one in the United States, and twoibirds cheaper
than any other drie in the state. and will dry fruit
IN one-thi less lime. The trays work W
ing VIII el. A boy old dry fruit as
well a man If he knows how to apply the heat.
Tney can be buiIt any size-one that will dry 500
pounds u, to three tons-and any farmer do the
rk. One tn t will st $50 will dry 5000 pounds
1t will dry Italian in l6 hour- Peteits in 10
hours; Silver In 20 hours will sell The right to
build one for $50 and guarant they will do what
clam money returned For further particulars
inquire at Chrisman Corson's store and zee model
mchIS G h. CHRlSM IN.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
He Felt Better.

At Eastbourne a tradesman was
charged with attempting to commit
suicide by driving four long nails
into his head The medical man who
gave evidence in the case produced
four nails, which he had with diff
Guilty withdrawn from the prisoners
head. The prisoner said he felt bet
ter after he had driven them in
London Tit-Bits.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03

Edison's Inventions Ape Egyptian Ideas.
Until Invent to Egypt I had a lively
admiration for Mr. Edison. 1t is true
his inventions seem to complcate
life, but at any rate they were new.
After visiting Egypt, I believe half
of them are simple infringements of
old Egyptian ideas, the patents for
which have long since expired. Pro-
fessor Piazzi Smyth is sure q am
mott that the Pyramid of Cheops con-
tains a revelation of nearly all the
scientific discoveries of the last 6, 900
years.-Cornhill Magazine.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
s soMETH1Na woR H KNOWING

That it is more easy to cure tho suffering from
nervous d bilIty, ca ly decay, organic weaknesses
eAhausting los s. in woman, u almost
any her chrol ic ui-ease After years study a,
experiment we have the remedy. NJ quacK treat
m Io ot Despair ger past impositioHs on
Your purs'-. ~ outrage on your co fdence past
IA u. es remedy Is If to dsy-a positive cure
You have tired them all; try this il never fails
state -dition, and medicine will be pri atel,
Oh receipt Of So. Address Lock Box ss7 Portland
Oregon n. B.-heferencss as to resp visibility.
ma, 20-Iyr
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Envied Rabbits.

Johnny Cooking up from his arith-
metic with sigh)-Oh, papa, wish
I was rabbit!
Father-Indeedl And why would
you like to be rabbit, my son2
Johnny-Because 1 was reading a
book today which said that they mul-
tiplied with astonishing rapidity.-
Exchange.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03

"he Volumes OF the Bazar begin with the e st
Number for January of each year. whe time il
mentioned, subscr ptions will begin with the Num-
Der current at the time of 7. ceipt If order
Bound Volumes of HGTper's Bdzar three wears
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Executors Notice.

NJ Office is hereby gi en- that the undersipne
IN has been dull app in'ed by the Honorab e
County Court of Wascp couhty OREGON, executor of
the estate of VI xamillian Meyer late o said cuunty
and deceased All persons having Gains
against I'D es will present tn. same me with
;rroper vouchers, at m, ace Of busin IS, on the
south sidr of Secord street between Washington and
Court street. in Dalles C'y, Wasco county, oregon,
wi in six months from the date of this notice.
Dated at Dai es City, April II, 1873:
ANDREW KELLER
Executor of the estate of Maxamillian Mey-r de-
ceased. apr22-5t
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
An Arm1ess Man,s sincere wish,

Mr.. Lynch of Elizabeth, who has
no arms, was told one night last week
about a man in this city who is SINH
larly afflicted. is that SO, "said Mr..
Lynch. 'Well, the best luck can
wish him is that we may meet some
day and shake hands. Newark On.
J.) Call.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
For over E,r y Years

AN OLD AND .WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teethine
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 a bottle. Its value is
incalculable. Be sure and ask tor Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Legal Notices.
Dissolution Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm hereto
~ fore ing business in Daes City, regnn. un-
der the name o Floyd Shown, has this ay been
dissolved by mutual CONSENT. stacy >h. will
continue the j-welry bu iness hereto conducted
by said firm apd will collect all de btS due pay
all d,mands against said firm on account OF Said
jewe ry business The III William tloyu will con-
nue. the drug bu iness heretofore con 'ucted by
id firm, and will ay all demands against and col
ect all debs due the i'd firm account of said
drug business. WILLIAM FLOYD,
STACEY SHOWN
The Dales Or. May 16, 1898. my2O st
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Administrators Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given that the undersigned has
IN been duly appoin ed administrator Of the es-
tate Of David L. OBJ s, te of W SEQ county. and
now deceased. AL persons havin claims against
sad tate v i'll present thsm duly erifed. to
Dufur, ,reson. within six months from the date OF
this motto
Dated at Dufur, wasco County. Or. Nav 8. 1898.
W. L VANDERPOOL,
Administrator Of the estate of Dayid L. R bo' s,
deceased. my6-5t
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
A Devotee of Art.

First Boy-My sister is taking
painting lessons.
Second Boy-Why2
First Boy-'Cause Susie Stuckup is
color blind and n't.-Good News.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03

Sick Husband-Will you see that
my grave is kept greenf
Wife-Yes, indeed, love; I'll have
you buried in the Evergreen ceme-
terry, where they make a speciality of
keeping graves green without extra
charge. Texas Siftings.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Good Employment For saturday..

Good Employment For Saturdays.
Tommy Tommy! Do stop that
shouting. my boy"
"But, mamma, what's the use of
hollerdays if you can't hollerT-Har-
per's Bazar.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
County Treasurpr's Notice

All county warrants registered prior to
Jan. l, 1890. will be paid n presenta.
rion at my office Interest ceases after this
date. WILLIAM NICHELL,
County Treasurer.
The Dalles. Nav %. 1898
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
HARPERS PERIODICALS
PER YEAR:

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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
WE TELL YOU

nothing new when we state that it pays to engage
in q permanent, most healthy and pleasant bust
Such is the business we offer the working class
We teach them how to make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one who follows our Instructions
faithfully the making of $4,000 a month.
Every one who takes hold now and works will
surely and speedily increase their earnings; there
can be no question about it; others now at work
doing it, and you, reader, can do the same
This is the best paying business that YOU have
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will directly find yourself in most prosperous
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Whether you are old or young, man or woman, it
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cess will meet you at the very start. Neither
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Cows Herded.

NY PERSON desiring COWS herde this summer
n can have it done the 1t OF 81 Ter N. mi b.
The COWS will be taken go pastuI es and proper
care taken of hem L=ayt at Mr.. L Buffers
store. me MRS. f. OMEG.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED

II
HARPER'S Bazaar is journal for the home. 1t
gives the fullest and latest information about FASH
ions and its illustr lions, Paris designs
and pattern-sh. ct supplements are indis ensahle
alike to the home dress maker and the professional
modiste. No e pens i spared to make it, artistic
attractiveness Of tn highest order. Its bright
stories, amusing comedies and thoughtful ssays
satisfy all tastes, and ITS last page is famous a
budget of wit and humor In its weekly issues
The Ser lis 1893 will be written bv Walter Besant
and Edna Lyall. Christine Terhune Ferrick will
furnish practical series. EMIT ed "At the Toilet
Grace King. Olive Thorne Miller md Candace
Wheeler will be- frequent ntribntors. The work of
women in the Columbian Exposition will be fully
represented with many illustrations T. W. Higgin-
80 in women and NJ n" will please cultivated
audience.
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WANTED.

AIDES who will do writing for me at their
| 4 homes will make good wages Re ply tn self
addressed. stamped envelope,
MISC ,AILDR.D Al LLER,
nv25 South Bend, Ind
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
1893.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

H ,RPER'S WEEKLY is ackno 'ledged "s stand
ing fist amorg illustrated weekly pei dicals in
America 1t occupies place be ween that Of the
hu ed daily paper and that of the less timely
onthly MAJ azine 1t inc udes both literature and
news. and presents with equal force and felicity the
real events OF current history and the imaginative
then OF fiction on account Of its very comp'e @
serie~ of iustr tions of the Worlds Fair it will be
not only the best guide t. the great exposition, Tut
also its hest mir Every 1puhlir' event of ge
interest will be fully il ustrated in its pages Is
contributions being from the best writers and artists
in this country. it ill continue to excel In teri
ture, and Illustrations, all other publication
OF its class.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-06-03
NOTICE.

The Dalles. Nav :
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
1t Won't Cost tho Tax
Payers a Single Cent.


There can hc no doubt that the con
census of opIuun IN Fort Worth Is un-
cquiyoally aud cmphatcally IN favor Of
having market house. Indeed. 1t
might no said that the establishment
OF market house h tho unanimous
desire OF Fort Worth. All Fort Worth
has Interested itself VA the question now
aud as on favor II there can BE- NO doubt
ug1. -nnn. Will be built
However there h unanimous dc
uand that tho market be- placed In
central position, aud The lDcaiion nancd,
near the city hail. receives the general
approval of tho people.
rhe proposition which the council will
consider neat Monday night Is also very
favorably received, Especially Is that
feature wldol relieves tho city Of oil
financial liability commended. The prcpo'
sluon submitted. and which the council
VIII consider most Monday evening,
makes It uttcHy impogdi,lc Tor tho mar,
ket house 10 cost the city one cont
Every expenditure must by the propoaed
Ordinances como from the revenues Of the
a,ts.t .,tnt. .n fhuf uhnuld Tho reutulg
4i , sss ,,g u mo-, IN o,naos,. The
IN ~, ''' ,a,,,i NV, n. NAN, for nng,binr
w. III ,n' H,,.,a,. l,a,,, T., vail undl all
800 ~. - AZ, ,.,,d from an. rev.
enuoa aud ahould the expenses bc greater
- M" . .',a H',,y can iool, oar tbe,r
'u..''' "D,', I'm, ~, ~. iry.atment
'V'u,n r.. y. ,n,,s o,nenaes nd natl
o''' wv ~" ~, .5,an,t I'M r.ntal.
KY KY '"v ~ s 1 ~, ~, ths Il ner c,ni
~ ~" ','p ' ,ae, eon ,S.y 30, n,ly M
w ',' =" ','''"'' wy. ~ nas ,cn, M ci,y
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09

willis In thc meantime troops will bc
kept fully armed and a roscrve gnnrd
ready at a minutes notice Many Amcrl.
cans assert TINT no restoration shall take
place The proyisionAl government OK
presses the opinion that the use OF fnu'c
On the plrt oil The United Stntcs woNld
b. equivalent to a declaration OF war.
Resident Americans have at least 1900
rides and ammunition In private hauls
which il would be impossible 10 seize
IN case of q restoration Those best
posted say the throne would not stand an
hour after The withdrawal OF American
TROOPS The theory Of restoration. how
last moment. Should Il then nrovc true
soriots trouble Is likely 20 follow, lhls
much - admitted by rlcar hcads on both
elles
i.aier-lNom a source almost In touch
with Tho American lumtion u Is learned
The contingency which has caused The he.
lay ~ Hawaiian aiiairs until Washington
was heard from = the faci TINT She pro-
visioral government and resident Amrri.
cans would oncnlv resist either COM
promise or restoration.
IN conNcrMhnn With an Associated
'ress representative Yesterday willis said
he was coutident lerislNion favorable to
the Hawaiian Islands would shortly take
place IN the United States He Thought
tho duty on sugar win he placed al
cent per pound aud lhe bounty repealed
THIS would mako a not difference Of
about SID per ton "a Hawaiian mautors
under their present contracts. which would
allow the sugar trust heavy rebate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
THOSE BAKING POWDER AWARDS,


pAore nre muttsrngs Of ronhle among
the baking pCWdcfH, \ chicago poWui
exhibited al the Worlds fair has been
too procpit0us IN claiming everything
In the way Of awards, lts adyerisN'
monts that "the highest award was gwen
IL on oyory clpiin, comprising highest ~
leavcnlng power. keeping properties, pur'
ltv aud excellence" prove 20 Or untrue,
and have brought II Into conflict with the
indgea. There were other powders nt the
fair which toWed much higher. me
awards at the fair were not, ne IN Wen
ltuown. competitive In baking powders
"a low standard for strength was iNd
by the judges. and all cream OF tnNnt
powders showing this amount OF gR
were given awards, The powders were
tested Tor this purpose by the chemical
division Of tho United States agricultural
department.
dors. however mnde by these same oll'
cinl authorities. which was competitive,
aud at which the exact htrcnEtat quality
and iugro,lionts Of the haking p0wdpff Of
the country were definitely nscrimued.
The official report Of this competitive teHt
ahowa that the lenvuning power of me
Chicago powder now making those cK,
argcrnted claims was lib per cent Of
carhnnir ras-nn amount nctunlly below
The standard fixed hy the chemical de
pnrlment that Should euuilo y powder 90
rp,slguhHnn AZ The fair IL likewise
showed. as per the rcnuri. which has
been made and published, tint the Royal
Baking Powder WINS the very highest IN
strength of an The powders examined
namely, II 90 par cent Of lcnyening gnH,
or 100 cubic inches per ounce Of powder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09

goihcr unlikely the provisional govern
mcnt has been disturbed In rs hold on
the Hawaiian government
\ gentleman entitled 10 speak with
authority says that Mr., Greshama IN
nous letter 20 the president, which
etated u. was published only IN Wow Of
the cpntlngency that threatened at that
time, aud this contingency had not DC
currei. What the contingency was can
not be definitely learned. hnt the infer
encc is the administration was confident
ihat moral suasiOu alone would effect
restoration Of the queen. This eNncc,a-
ton was hased on the explicit statements
IN blounts report In view Of those
authoritative 6.afemcnts thc admlnistrA-
ton has no intention Of using forcc. and
u may h. concluded that the chances the
queen may YET be restored are small IL
rs likely 20 he several days before the
whole history Of the Hawaiian matter will
BE- laid before the senate.
The navy department is having
copied all correspondence relating to
naval matters In Hawaiian waters since
1850. This viii occupy some time. Tho
exhibit TO he offered TO the senate will
be complete.
failure TO secure exac adylccs rs
TO Minister Willis course leads 10 SOME
embarrassment as To the transmission OF
Hawaiian correspondence 60 congress-
- wv ttNuf OF lilN ilnsAnEN NNNuMNNnN-
ms the papers viii neccsN rly hr in-
nuenccd by the condition 81 affairs IN
Hawaii at the time OF writing.
Tho cabinet meeting today lasted two
hours, and Attorney General Olney aud
Secretary Morton remained long beyond
that time with the president The
Hawaiian situation came IN for share
Of attention, but owing 10 tic meager
news from the Islands the discussion
was necessarily shor, Of definite result.
No cNact time wns Fixed for sending to
congress- the correspondence and papers
relating 10 Hawaii The departure OF
Minister Tmrston was not commented
on at the cabinet meeting, and that IN
difference was felt us TO the minister's
movements was shown by The remsrl,
OF q cabinet officer after the meeting
That he had not even heard OF The min
ister's leaving Washington 1t ran be
stated explicitly there was no understand
ms arrived az between Gresham and
Thnrlon before the latter's departure
| from Washington as TO tho course the
united States would pursue IN Hawaii
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09

by Associated ireHs'
Washington, Dec. S,-1ne Gillian gov
crnment has filed with the Gillian claims
commission claim for damages in the
wsll known ItFta case. Tho South Ame-
iolp Steamship company officers 10 Val
parliso are claimants, and want SGT ,O0O
damages. Ills Is the only claim pre-
scented by the Ciilian government. The
committee has 0y0ruled by vote Of two
10 two the demurrer Of the GILLIAN gov
eminent 10 tho claim Of DE North and
South American Conjunction c0nplny.
This was on contract 10 construct a
railroad 600 miles loug, from Snntago
INTO the mining districts, fyr which tie
company was to receive AlGWO,OOO ~
rold. Tie claim L. for SG.50O,OOO. Tie
demurrer Of the Chilan government 10
the claim of Charles G.. Wilson Of lqui-
que for damages during the war, was
unai imOusly sustained on tie ground thnl
Wilson was not citizen of Tie United
States. Today is the last day on which
clnims can be- iled
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
MONEY OF THE WORLD.
Director OF tho Mint Gives Valuable
Data la Ills Annual Report.

Washington, Dee. q THE monetary
circulation Of the various countries OF
tho world In gold, silver and palrp Il
sci forth with unusupl care In the annual
report Of tho director Of the mint which
has just been completed Efforts haya
been made to present these statistics In
nrcyiona ruports, hut considerable changed
arr made Ills ycar, bascd upon tho ntcat
rrnOrta from American minister's ahrpad,
from foreign finance ministers and FROM
tho estimates Of The mnst pmintni stu.
dvnta Of finance The figures for India
are based 10 part upon the recent report
Of The Indian currency committee aud
The estimate VI silver IN France " pulled
down lOOO,oOO,uN irnncs below the last
estimate upon the authority Of NJ do
Fndlc ono Of the most careful students
" tho question. The gold In circulation
throughout the world " now put NJ S3,'
: 40 -4lleA very close 10 the
reported silver circulation ~ Al 1ll,.
600, This Is n change IN the last report
considerably Ia favor " gold which WINS
thtn given NJ Sa,5S'i, COS 600, while III.
yer was given at SI,Oi2.7OO,0O. The
circulation Of gold, silver and paper
money IN q fow nf the morc important
commercial countrlea Of tho world Is as
follower
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
NOT SO FUNNY
DIsgulsed as Trnmps. Four Young
People scare n Man TO Death

urbanu. Ohio, Dec, 4. Sunday night,
iramps, as they were called, started out
near tho village Of Millrriown for the
purpose Of getting a capital joke upon
iieIr neishbora, which resulted in q Aad
affair Jacob Bnsore md three girlA
arrayed themselves IN trnmp inform and
started out and called firnt upon Janoob
Feasfer for slmeibins 70 cat. Jacob said
al I.gbt and got tlom pieces q bread
ami butter The tsanps accepted II aud
went on laughing 1heu, fgf eons. more
fnn Giry called upon Joaelh hmiiii md
asked 10 stay NJ night Smith became
senrc1 ard tho trainis riirhed in ana took
possession Of his house, running smith out
and srafing Ola family into its Smith
RIM into The woods and bid, The next
mufuiDz iilc neighbour found hiin dead
br log. II a supposed that he was
scared % badly TINT u brought on an
nfiafA. ~ heart disease Warrants have
been swon out, but Basore Is sin at
large.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
Willis and Dole Hold a Meet
ing in Honolulu.


by Associated Press.
Washington. Dec. SIN the house to-
Ia. ~ 1r,1,o,, of south Carolina en-
gay Hr, i"ipo" " -" .a,,,t,an IN.
deayorcd to get adopted resol",'on III
strucfing the ways and means and bank
an. md currencv committees to report
."s ~" 49,. t.m. a, o,ce lint oh
--Il4d lln--lh4 1l-ls ~ on-r, ~.
lection was made. Mr. kilgoFe OF 'frN'f7'-
called up the bill to admit Utah TO state
hood ana Ncpup''''i'' o's"" ~ -.
The morning hour expired without acton
ON the Utnh bill, and the house went
H. ao,,r,i.too ~ tho whole on the Tor
mo ooni'''''eo W 70" ma 90 M.
rey bankruptcy piu' Mr' planu VI US '.,'..
souri, moved to strike out the enacting
,i,,,s, Tins defeating the measure, and
Ni.'''9e' 'l''' ~. -. ala ,,otinn nre-
aiter an eAul'ips u''''' -'
vailed.
Tho Torrey bankruptcy bill was I'M
,.i ~. 81, house to-day
cApu'.,Ni' ,,',.,',,;,,, ~ tho meas
Col. Oates, Inc chlnHNou "a ''.o
rro aod declined TO permit the house to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-09
or NrEREsr no TEXAs !.

Special TO the Gazette.
Washington, Dec. s.-Hundreds OF
IN.as and Southern people generally
will be interested in the work of tho judi
cinry committee this morning.
Ex-Congressman Hemphill Of south
Carolina appeared before the committee
and made an argument in favor OF n,
extension OF the act providing Tor the
settlement Of ti1 captured aud abandoned
property war claims.
n IL proposed TO extend the benefit,
Of The present law TO those persons whose
claims hnye been adversely deiermined
hy the courts upon die grounds Of disloy'
atty. without taking into consideration
The effect of the Presidents proclamation
Of pardon aud amnesty,
There is fund Of about Sil,00O.O0O nov
In the treasury which would be affected
by the extension Of the act.
Immediately after Mr.. Hcmphlrs ar
gumcnt Tho committee decided 10 report
ihe bill fayorably to the house.