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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-06-08

Phirman. D. 9. Dufur and John Bar
nett. For the defense the following
were called and testified: Frank
Gabel, George Reed, Mrs. Maloney,
Tom Maloney. Emma Phirman, ]. J..
Maloney, John Crate, Mrs. Douglass,
Bena Smelling, Mr.. MCGEE, Mr.. Mes
pile, James Smith, M. Fleming,
Swanson, Robert Kelly and - Hill.
This afternoon the attorneys were
making their arguments, and the case
will go to the jury this evening.
In the report of criminal docket yes
terday, instead of State.of Oregon vs..
Cas-. Baker it should have been State
OF Oregon VS.. James Kerns, mot a
true bill"
In the law docket the only new en-
try was Peter NJ. Cochran vs.. J. D.
Tunney; demurrer to answer.
The grand jury made their final re-
port-whfch Is published elsewhere
and were discharged.
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COLUMBIA. RIVER SCENERY.
The Grandest on the Continent Within
Fifty Miles os The Dalles.

The Grandest on the Continent Within
Fifty Miles os The Dalles.
The scenery on the Columbia river
Is renowned all over the continent,
and tourists from all parts of the coun-
try view it with the highest ecstacy
Where this great volume of water
forces its way through the Cascades
the mountains are grand in the ex-
treme, and the ruggedness of the banks
is awe-inspiring. The beholder is
charmed into admiration by the won
ders that surround him. Piercing the
clouds the snow-capped peaks can be
discerned as they lift their hoary
heads far above the line of forest
growths, and then breaking through
some dismal gorge can frequently be
seen a sheet of water, which lashes it
self into spray as it falls precipit-
ously hundreds of feet into the stream
below. The river is changed into de-
moniacal fury as it forces it's way
through a rock-bound channel, and
its anger is apparently increased by
the .frowning and forbidding bluffs
that hem it on either side. Mountains
the grandest on the continent, the
majestic Columbia, the bluest skies
and most artistics tints on landscape
are spread before the view of the tray
eler. These cannot but be attractive
to any who possess the love of ma
ture in its widest or mildest moods,
and no better opportunity will be af-
forded to behold this great panorama
than the excursion tomorrow. The
stop at Multnomah Falls and Oneonta
Gorge will be worth the trip, for these
are undoubtedly the greatest phenom-
ena on the banks of the Columbia
river.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-06-08
THE GRAND JURY.
Final Report as Regards Business Done
DurinK Their Session.

Final Report as Regards Business Done
During Their Session.
In the circuit court of the state of Ore
gon for Wasco county, May term,
To the Honorable Court aboue named:
We, the grand jury, for the May
term, 1896, respectfully submit this
our final report:
We have been in session five days,
and have returned and reported to the
court from time to time four "true
bills" and three mot true bills"
We have examined the county rec
ords and books, and as far as we are
able to judge, from our hasty examine
tion, we find all books neatly and cor
rectly kept.
We find from the report of the ex-
pert appointed to examine the books
of the clerks office, that there has
been fraudulent script issued to the
amount of S1311.77, and we recommend
that the county proceed to collect this
amount from the bondsmen of the re-
spective clerks during whose term of
office such fraudulent script was is
sued, or in any other manner provided
by law.
We further recommend that an ex-
pert be appointed by the county court,
to investigate and examine the books
of the sheriff's office, from July, 1890, to
the present time, and to report the re-
suit of his labor to the county court.
We find that our county indebted
ness is large, and that there is large
amount of delinquent taxes to be col
lected, and we therefore recommend
that the necessary action be taken at
once to collect these taxes.
Having completed our labors we ask
to be discharged.
(Signed.) WILLIAM FLOYD,
Foreman.
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ITEr1s IN BRIEF.
From Saturdays Daily

The river fell during the last twenty.
four hours.
Mr.. c. P. Balch and Mr.. T. H. John.
ston, of.Dufur, are in the city today.
Mr.. J. c.. Crandall paid a visit to
Hood River this morning on the boat.
Mr. Horatio Fargher, one of the
sheep kings of Wasco county, is in
town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Macalnster were
passengers on the Regulator this morn
ing to the Cascades.
Hon. Henry Blackman, collector OF
customs, came down on the train from
Grant this morning, and left this after
noon for Portland.
The latest acquisition to the profess
sional ranks of The Dalles is 81. r.
Hesse, the well-known veterinary sur
eeon. He Is registered at the European
House.
Marshal Blakeny brought to the
county Jail this afternoon Carl Nickel
sen, who had served term in the re-
form school, and who, by reason of
bad behavior, will very likely be sent
there again.
Chas. Newell, editor of the Harney
Items. and J. E. Roberts, formerly an
editor of Harney County Record, were
each tried on a charge OF criminal
libel at the late term OF circuit court
at Burns. Mr.. Newells jury recon-
mended him to the mercy OF the court,
and he was fined SlOO. Roberts plead
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william McKeever' Body Found.

The body of William McKeever,
who was reported to have been lost last
winter while trapping between Bridge
creek and Horseshoe basin, was dis
covered last week near Park creek,
about three miles above Bridge creek,
in the Stehekin valley, by party OF
miners, who were on their way to the
lake from the west side of the Cascade
pass. The men had couple of dogs
with them, which were following the
tracks of bear when it led them to
where the body lay, not far from the
trail. 1t is supposed that he was killed
by snowslide, while on his way to the
lake for provisions, and the several at
tempts that were made to find his body
last December were of no avail on ac-
count of the continuous fall of snow.
His friends at Stehekin will care for
the remains.
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A Proper Subject For Lynch Law.

Monday evening shortly after
o'clock as Mr.. Bakers little girls and
one or two other school children were
returning home from school at the
Dunn school house, south of Eugene,
they were chased by an unknown
tramp, evidently for a criminal pur-
whom is aged only 13 years, ran and
fought the man to defend themselves,
at the same time screaming for help.
They were heard by some of the neigh
bors, who came to the rescue, when
the would-be fiend took to the woods.
W. M. Juvinall went to town immedi-
ately and swore out warrant for the
arrest of the individual, and Constable
Dan Linton and Deputy Wild McGee
have since been in search of him, but
have not captured the fellow yet. The
little girls were from 10 to 13 years of
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Fatal Accident Near Antelope.

News reached this city yesterday
that fatal accident occurred at Ante
lope last Saturday afternoon. A man
known as "Shorty" White, at the
farm of E. c. Dickerson, a few miles
from Antelope, attempted to stop a
runaway team, and to accomplish this
stepped in front of the frightened ami
mails and took hold of the reins. The
neck yoke broke and he was thrown
under the horses feet. Before he
could recover himself he was struck in
the head by the sharp iron shoes and
his skull fractured. He only lived a
few moments after receiving the inju-
ries. We could learn no further par
ticulars, and nothing about the man
except the name by which he was
usually known.
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ATTENTION FREIGHrERs.

D1DS are wanted for hauling about 100 900 pounds
consist OF groceries and heavy goods. Ali woods
to he hauled from Muddy Station [ q point Is miles
southeast Of AntelOpel tu The Dalles. and back
said wool and back isht to be well protected
with wagon sheets and delivered in good order a.
cond tion, between the 18th day of May the 1st
day OF July next Terms: one-ha cash will he paid
on delivery of each load at The Dales, If de ired
and the remainder completion OF contract. Bids
will be opened April Sotn at P. M, AMI award
made known at Moody's Warehouse May I'd, 1895.
Bidders with endorsements touching their resp ns-
bility will be given the preference. Address all
bids to HENRY HAHN
Sec'y Prineville q L st. Co.
"a Front St. Portland Or,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-06-08
CROP-WEATHER REPORT.
In Eastern Oregon For the Week Ending
June 8, 1895.

June 8, 1895.
WEATHER-Showers prevailed in
the fore part of the week. Since Tues
day the weather has been cool and
cloudy. Frosts occurred in the greater
portion of this section of the state on
the 2sth, Both and 31st of May, being
especially heavy south of the Blue
mountains. The total rainfall for the
week amounted to about one-quarter
of an inch. The maximum tempera-
ture ranged from 50 to 76 deg; the
minimum from 40 to 46 deg, except
south of the Blue mountains, where it
ranged from 20 to AZ deg. Freezing
temperature prevailed over the greater
portion of the country south of the
Blue mountains, which has an eleva-
tion of from 1000 to 5000 feet, on the
2Sth and 31st of May.
CROPS-There was no damage done
by the frosts. Where the frosts were
heavy, the vegetation has not advanced
sufficiently for damage to be done; in
the Columbia river valley the frosts
were too light to do injury. Straw
berries are ripening rapidly through
out the Columbia river valley and
large shipments are being daily made.
L
Cherries are ripe at Hood River and
at The Dalles. The rain was Of great
benefit to the grain crop. There is
teer grain this year. especially in Gill
liam and Morrow counties; more than
the usual grain of this kind is in
ties; spring and volunteer grain re-
make crop; the past rains have been
very beneficial; but more will be re-
quired during this month to make
good yields. The present condition is
good, but the farmers are nervous over
possible hot, dry winds this month.
Fall-sown or summer-fallow grain was
never more promising; it has stooled
well and has good stand. 1t is now
heading rapidly. Rye has headed and
will soon be ready to be cut. The hay
crop has been greatly benefited by the
rains, and like in the western portion
of the state, q heavy hay crop will be
secured. Grasshoppers are unusually
plentiful in portions of Gillian and
Morrow counties. Range grass is
good and the cattle present an excel
lent appearance. They are fat and in
prime condition. Every correspond
ent, except few in Morrow and Gill
liam counties, reports excellent pros
poets for large yields of all crops.
The average June rainfall ranges
from to II inches in the Columbia
river valley, and from to Il inches
south of the Blue mountains; as rule
the rainfall is more in the form of
heavy spring showers than In long
continued gentle showers. The condi-
tion for bounteous crops of all descrip-
tions have seldom, if ever, been better
in years ago than they are at the pres
ent time.
NoTE-Some correspondents have
ceased reporting; others are somewhat
tardy. In order that complete and ac-
curate- reports may be had, it is re-
quested that all be more punctual, and
mail reports so that they may reach
the central Office by noon Monday.
More names will be added to the mail
ing lists If the correspondents 80 re-
quest. The bulletin is mailed on re-
quest to all parts of the United States,
free of charge. r. S. PAaUE,
Director.
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From Tuesdays Daily.

Mr.. A. J. Dufur, jr., is in the city
today.
Mrs. E. Schultz returned yesterday
from visit to friends in Dufur.
The common council met last even
ing and adjourned until 10 o'clock this
forenoon.
Herrick's cannery ran little while
today on a few fish, but the salmon
run is not sufficient to keep,it busy but
a small portion OF the time.
The temperature turned uncomfort-
ably warm yesterday, and persons in
this city began to realize that cool and
delightful spring had changed to swelt-
ering summer.
The warm weather has made our
citizens consider the desirability of
simmer resorts, and within the next
few days several will leave for the
ocean beach, Trout Lake, and other
cool and shady spots.
A very Spirited double runaway
took place this forenoon, fortunately
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-06-08
DICKENS EVENING.
Last Meeting Of the Taine Glass Before
the Summer Vacation. -

Last Meeting Of the Taine Glass Before
the Summer Vacation.
At the residence OF Mrs. G. E. Dun.
ham last evening the members of the
Taine class assembled, and the literary
exercises being productions of Chas.
Dickens, majority were in costume,
representing some character delineated
by the celebrated humorist. The time
was spent very agreeably and profit
ably by recitations from the author,
and the rendition of ''The Ivy Green''
by Mrs. B. S. Huntington, and what
Are the Wild Waves Saying?" by
Misses Georgia and Lizzie Sampson
were attractive features of the pro-
gramme. After the literary exercises
were rehearsed those present sat down
to bountiful repast, prepared by the
hostess, Mrs. G. E. Dunham. The fol-
lowing persons were present: Rev.
W. C. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr.. B. S. and
Mrs. Huntington. Mesdames Shackle-
ford, A. r. Thompson, Stewart, E. M.
Wilson, Barrett; Misses Ursula Ruch,
Minnie Michel, Hall, Enright, Riggs,
Ketchum, Thompson, Story, Adnah
Helm, Lewis. Elizabeth and George
Sampson Messrs. F. W. Wilson, G.
W. Phelps and Fred Wilson.
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CLOSING OF THE ACADEMY.
Names Of the Young Ladies' Who WIN Be
Graduated This Month.

Names Of the Young Ladies' Who win BE
Graduated This Month.
Some remarkably fine painting,
drawing and needle work has been
performed by the pupils of ST. Mary's
Academy, conducted in The Dalles by
the Sisters of the Holy Name. Much
OF it would reflect credit upon exper-
fenced artists Notwithstanding the
fact that it is the handiwork of girls
between the ages of 10 and 20 years.
The pupils have made wonderful
progress under the tuition of the faith
full sisters.
Those who are especially entitled to
commendation are: Mrs. T. Baldwin,
of the Dalles; Miss Birdie Downing,
of Condor; Miss Cassie Thoubourn,
of Kingsley; Miss Katie Quad, of
Heppner; and Misses Emma and Lena
Ray.
The end of the school term falls on
Friday, June 14th, and will be appro-
priately observed. The graduating
class comprises Misses Cassie Thou
bourn, Ada Smith, Alma Schanno,
Agnes LIE Due and Cassie Wright.
One hundred and thirty-eight pupils
attend the academy and it is antici-
pated that during the. next term,
which will begin on September I'd, the
attendance will be considerably aug
mented.
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A Big Chunk or a Big Lie

A man came into Grants Pass from
Powelps creek the first part of the
week and reported big find there.
Eli Taylor, an old prospector, he said,
took out 81 pounds of gold from a
pocket in his claim. The informer
said he helped the old man weigh out
the money and they used ordinary
scales which are 16 ounces to the
pound. One piece weighed 13a pounds,
which would figure up to over $500.
The whole lot amounts to about $500.
No one in Grants Pass seems to know
definitely about the matter, and as the
money has not been brought in, peo-
pie doubt the truth of the state
ment. Powell's creek is tributary of
William creek and is about IL miles
from Grants Pass.
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SOME IMPORT FIGURES.

The New York Times publishes
table of figures designed to show that
the imports have fallen off, rather
than increased, since the Wilson tariff
went into effect, assuming that to es-
tablish that fact is to refute the argu-
ment for protection, says the Inter
Ocean. Far from it.. As that
paper has often urged, it is a prosper
ous, not an impoverished, people who
can afford foreign luxuries. But the
facts given, assuming them to be cor
rect as far as they go, are too meager
to be satisfactory. The periods for
comparison are for the nine months
ending March 81, 1898, and like
period ending March 81, 1895. In the
first place the latter period was a
mixed one, partly under the Mckinley
tariff and partly under the Wilson
tariff. Such mixed period cannot be
sited as proof really of anything. The
other period, too, takes in the early
and worst part of the panic of 1893.
Besides, it was period for, the most
part covered by the certain prospect
of new tariff. The trade OF the
country was not normal in either
period.
But waving this point, we find the
table too narrow in it's range to be sat-
isfactory. 1t relates to only twenty
articles of import, when complete
table would embrace hundreds of arti-
cles. There is some falling off in
every one of these. The table begins
with woolen goods and ends with
wines. The heaviest percentage OF
falling off in the entire list is found
under the head of precious stones.
From 81, ,503, ,655 the Importation in
that line fell to s., ,225, ,147 more than
one-half. Precious stones being purely
and wholly luxurious, the decline
shows the change in the times. The
amount of decline in silks was greater
than in jewels, but the percentage was
much smaller. The ladies of the
household may dispense altogether
with new jewelry, but dresses they
must have, and silk is often less ex-
pensive than some other kinds of dress
goods. Another large falling off is in
fruits and nuts. This is partly due to
the excellence, abundance, and variety
of our home products, but also partly
due to more rigid economy, for both
are table luxuries, not necessaries of
life.
But in the present state of the treas
ury the great question is how to re-
wise the tariff so as to bring in more
revenue. The attempt of the Times
Herald to promote free-tradeism by in
sisting that there must be no change
in duties on imports until after the
next president comes into power does
not meet with favor. So far as heard
from the Republican congressman,
while opposed to general revision, IA
vor tariff for revenue with incidental
protection, and that ought to be ac-
cepted as foregone conclusion, pro-
sided only there should really be de-
icit. The importations for the fall
rade have not begun to come in yet,
and may be heavier than anticipated.
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The suit of A. A. Urquhart vs.. G. c..
Eshelman, involving constable fees
aggregating S25, was heard today by
Judge Bradshaw, circuit judge, and
the following jury: Grant Bolton, C.
81. Hal, A. G. Hall, w. 81. Sharp, W.
y: Sylvester, ]. w. Atwell, E. Pitman,
w. 81: Taylor, George Reno, E. K.
Russell, ]. A. Gulliford and W. H.
Davis. The case came from the lower
court ON appeal from Judgment
awarded Eshleman. The latter was
represented by b. b. Riddell, while
Urquhart's interests were championed
by Story & Gates. The Jury will
probably render verdict late this
afternoon.
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TAXATION OF LUXURIES.

The coming Congress, says the San
Francisco Chronicle, whether it shall
be convened in extra session or not
meet until the regular session in De-
cember, will be called upon to deal at
once with serious matter, that of
providing revenue sufficient for the
needs of the government. The income
tax is overheard, and the expedient of
issuing more bonds, while it may suit
Wall street and President Cleveland,
does not and cannot commend itself,
to the common sense of American
people.
scheme of tariff revenue reform on the
true sense of the term, not general,
sweeping and i'll advised reduction of
import duties founded on charlatanism
and supported by the arguments of
demagogues, which is the Democratic
idea of tariff reform, but q careful,
studied and scientific readjustment of
the duties on imports, so as to produce
more revenue, and at the same time
distribute the burden as equally as
possible.
The much-lauded Wilson bill not
only substituted ad valorem for specific
duties, which was great blunder, but
strained itself to reduce the duties on
things which are, in reality, objects of
luxury. Foreign textile fabrics, such
as silks, fine manufactured woolens
and similar articles, were put on
lower scale, though the purchasers of
such articles were presumably able to
pay any rate OF duty that might be de-
manded. Such tariff legislation makes
a nation ridiculous. If men must haye
their clothes made by Poole in Lon
don, and women buy their gowns of
some celebrated modiste in Paris, let
them pay for the luxury, not only to
The tailor and modiste but to the gov
arnment.
This argument, it will be observed,
1oes not touch the subject of protec-
lion unless incidentally. The follies
and blunders of the Democratic party,
it's utter ignorance Of finance, and its
greed for political supremacy at all
hazards have put this country into
position where it must consider seri-
ously the subject of tariff for revenue.
The Democrats have made muddle
Of it, as usual, and the Republicans
must extricate the nation from the
into which Democratic mis-
rule has plunged it. The tariff must
be reformed-that is, constructed
anew-and luxuries must be made to
oay at least fair share of the ex-
penses of the government.
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After Sheen and Wool.

Alfred Wiley, representing Silber-
man Bros. of Chicago, arrived last
night to make an annual visit through
Oregon for the purpose of purchasing
wool, says the Pendleton Tribune.
Last year his firm bought 65O.OOO
pounds of Oregon woods. Mr.. Wiley
follows in the pathway of the large
band of sheep shearers, beginning his
western tour in Southern Utah and
working slowly through Wyoming, up
into Idaho and Oregon, and from
thence to Montana where the season is
latest. Mr.. Wiley thinks there is but
little encouragement for an advanced
price in wool,
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"Flour has within the week gone up
rs cents per barrel" said A. 81. Curtiss
of the Diamond Mills, this morning.
wheat, too, has advanced shade,
and we are now paying 46 cents per
bushel for that cereal, and the tend
ency of the market il upward. Pros
poets for steady prices are excellent.
In reply to queries Mr.. Curtiss added
that his mills were now working eleven
hours per day, turning out so 7bar-
rels of -four in that time. The pay roll
OF the establishment Is large one.
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Seriously Injured.

Frank Williams, a son of Mr.. Henry
Williams, who lives on Eight Mile,
met with an accident yesterday by a
horse which he was riding falling on
him. The boy was brought to Mr..
Cushing's residence, near this city,
and DIR. Hollister called this morning.
On examination he was found to be
injured internally, and in q serious
manner. Frank Is about 20 years Of
age, and was in robust health when
the accident happened.
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LAND TRANSFERS.
Dealings In Dirt in this City and vicinii

Dealings In Dirt in this City and Vicinity.
May 31.-Dalles City to Antoine
Jerome, lots and 6, blk "a, Gates ad-
dition to Da1les City; 1915.
May 31.-John Fletcher to George A..
Young; sw of NV t, ne ! of 'sw / sec.
q; lots 4, 5, 8, and Z, sec. % tip 6;s. IA
east; $500.
June 1.-Chas. Il. Stranahan, and
wife to George F. Stranahan: 10 acres
in sec. Q, tp 2 n, r 10 east; $500.
June 1.-Chas. II. Stranahan to
Margaret Stranahan; IL acres in sec.
9, tp 2 n, r 10 east;S250.
June 1.-Chas. 81. Stranahan and
Maggie E. Stranahan to Fannie E.
Bailey; 20a acres in sec. 9 tp2 n, r 10
east; $500.
June FRANKIE A. Logan and J.
A. Logan to Emile Sehanno; part Of
lot l blk in Laughlin's and Bige-
lows addition to Dalles City; $3.50.