The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-10-14

] wheel, and is operated by small electric
/ motor. It is composed mainly of shoe
strings, and carries boxes of fine shoes.
| United States Senator ]. 81. Mitchell has
arrived in Portland from Washington,
| whence he was called by the serious illness of
his daughter, Mrs. Handy. The senator has
taken position against unconditional re-
peal of the Sherman act He hopes to re-
turn to Washington in time to vote on the
repeating measure.
The grand lodge of the Knights of Pvthias
| elected the following officers Wednesday,
Oct. llth:. Supreme representative, George
W. Jett, of Baker City; grand chancellor,
j. A. Waddle, of Portland; vice-chancellor.
j. L. Hill. of Albany; prelate, E P. Geary,
of Medford; master executive, M Sar-
gent, of Portland; inner guard, Otis Patter.
son, of Heppner; keeper of records and seal,
George F. Mcconnell.
Deputy Sheriff Cady, of Multnomah
county, experienced an exciting time in efA
ate thies, for larceny. Edway was sur
lrised in a scow, from which he attempted
ia escape, by jumping into the Columbia
river and swimming. The cold water soon
frozs the fight out of him, and he was cap
tured by the officers in a boat, just as he
was on the point of drowning.
The third race of the series between the
Vigilam and Valykrie was sailed yesterday.
The wind was very light and the yachts
were scarcely able to make headway. The
first trial was abandoned, and new start
made at 1:47. The wind soUn lell and the
yachts proceeded very slowly At a late
hour the Vatykrie was leading, the Viqitant
had not turned the stake boat. 1t is not
probable that the race was completed in
time. After the series of races is.eompleted,
the Vigilant will be offered for sale, by the
syndicate who built her, first at private
sale, and theL at public auction to the high
est bidder.
The convening of the International Irri |
cation congress in Los Angeles, Calf, few |
days since, inau6urates new era for agrl-
In the arid portions of the coun-
try. This is the first general movement
having the redempti IN of our ARID lands in
view. This is matter OF great importance
to the country at large. If the rich lands
in portions of this state, that are now lying
waste because of the lack of water, could
be reclaimed it would mean an increase of
millions in the wealth of the state, and
when the entire arid region of the union is
considered the result would be almost be-
yond the power of mind to comprehend.
The people of Nicaragua would welcome
IN American protectorate, but why should
The United States go to the expense OF keep
ng the peace in a revolutionary country
hat cannot keep its own peace?-Vancou-
,er Independent. The reason why is a most
potent one. The possession of Nicaragua
With the facilities for constructing an inter-
oceanic canal would be eagerly grasped by
Of ho hnr /
lave the opportunity. Nicaragua, with
IL its internal troubles, would be prize
hat would be cheaply obtained at any
ost. The possession and control of Nlcar-
qua, means the control of the Pacific
cean, in fact, and this fact is so potent
hat it needs no explanation. What an In.
er-oceanic canal means, ought to be thor
ughly understood by every thinking man
IN the Pacific coast.