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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-01-17
THREE BLACK BAGS.'

5 ] often say to my
wife, when she
blames me for for
getting her little
commissions, it's
a queer thing, is
the mind, and great
is the force of
habit. 1 never
forget to do any
thing I'm in the
habit of doing, but
as lilly usually at
tends to the shop
ping herself, I'm
not in the habit of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-01-17

The American Agriculturist main
tains that ''the age has come when
the man who makes failure at every
thing else, must make a failure at
farming also"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
From THURSDAYS DAILY.

The street sprinkler has begun oper-
Ations.
The enumeration just completed by
the assessor gives the population Of
the city at 29O6.
Mr.. Max yogt has begun work on
the new opera house, and has large
force of mechanics busily employed in
pushing it to completion.
The confirmation exercises in the
Lutheran chapel last Sunday attracted
q large audience. There were several
young people confirmed in the doc
tri11es of the church, and the exercises
were very interesting.
Train loads of dirt on dump cars
pass through the city almost hourly to
the east. These are used in repairing
the track between this city and Grant.
1t is the object of the railroad COM
pany to do away with the high trestles
and bridges, and make the road in a
better condition.
No business was done at the meet
ing of the common council last even
ing other than to adjourn until to-
night. The city recorder and treas
urer had not finished footing up the
amount of the city's Indebtedness, and
the ordinance for the issue OF bonds
could not be passed.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
From Friday 8 Daily.

The river is rising quite rapidly,
and is higher than usual in April.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Corson left on the
boat this morning on short visit to
Portland.
Rain is desired very much by farm
ers, and without some falls soon crops
will suffer.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Harm
less and reliablex
The Smith Bros. will continue their
weekly dances on Saturday nights at
the opera house.
Rev. W. G. Curtis and son Win.
were passengers on the Regulator this
morning to Portland.
There is not much salmon in the
river yet; but few days of warm
weather will open the canning season
in good shape.
An Indigo social will be given this
evening under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League in the lecture room of
the M. E. church.
Wool is arriving in the city in small
quantities. The season has been back
ward, and sheepmen have postponed
shearing on this account.
There are at least 100 men in Astoria,
says the Budget, hunting jobs. Labor
Sers should stay away from Astoria un-
XII work on the railroad and water
works starts in, It is impossible for
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
COMMON COUNCIL.
Ordinance Passed to Issue Bonds to the
Amount of 857 900.

Ordinance Passed to Issue Bonds to the
Amount of $4,000.
An adjourned meeting of the common
council was held last evening in the
council chambers.
Present-Mayor Menefee and a full
board of councilmen, except W. S.
Shackleford.
The object of the meeting was stated
to be for the purpose of bonding the city
for the outstanding Indebtedness to
January 8, 1895, for debts contracted
prior to January 1st of that year.
Special ordinance No. :, being an
ordinance accepting the bids of Theis
and Barroll and A. 81. Curtis for the
funding bonds of Dalles City, to the
amount of S57, 900, and to authorize and
direct the signing and delivery of the
same, was read and on motion of M. 7.
Nolan, seconded by G. F. Lauer the
same was ordered placed on its final
passage.
The roll being called resulted in the
following vote: ayes, M. T. Nolan. r.
B. Hood, II. L. Kuck, G.. G. Eshelman,
A. r. Thompson, c. F. Lauer, S. B.
Adams and S. S. Johns. Noes-nOne.
The ordinance having received the
unanimous vote of the council was de-
clared duly passed.
On motion the bill of the Oregonian,
amounting to $3.50 for publication of
bond notice, was allowed.
In the matter of allowingZ. P. Jones
to maintain hog pen at the cannery
of M. Herrick was referred to the COM
mittee on health and police.
There appearing no further business
the council adjourned.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
Chased Into the Mountains.

The Long Creek Eagle says: "The
young thief, Overton. who stole pair
of overshoes at John Day, at last ac-
counts was chased into the rocky cliffs
of the Blue mountains of Umatilla
county almost naked, having lost all
his clothing save a thin cotton shirt
that was on his back. Deputy Sheriffs
Mosier and Overholt tracked him to a
sheep herder's cabin in the edge of the
mountains in Umatilla county. They
called at the cabin at about O'Clock
in the morning, and while arousing the
proprietor of the house Overton made
his escape from rear window, leaving
all of his clothing behind. He ran
only short distance when he came in
contact with a wire fence, and as nat
ural result when day dawned he could
be easily traced for two miles by blood
that had flown from his lacerated body.
At this point the deputy sheriffs gave
up the chase and returned home, bring
ing with them all the clothes that
Overton had left behind.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27

At the Congregational Church Attracts
Large Audience.

q Large Audience.
Last evening at the Congregational
church the entertainment and concert
attracted full house, and every num-
ber was appreciated. Where there is
such an attractive programme, with
such excellence in renditions, it is diff
ficult to discriminate. All did we'll and
won applause from those present. From
the beginning to the end the interest
did not abate, and the applause was
kept up to the last. The instrumental
executions of Mrs. Heald was excep-
tionally good, and as pianist she has
few superiors. Miss Aldrich has
sweet, well-trained voice, and her rem
ditions were considered by many the
most excellent features of the evening.
She will always attract an audience at
The Dalles. Mrs. J. M. Patterson
played the accompaniments for Miss
Aldrich in her usual creditable man
ner. The piano and violin duett by
Miss Schmidt and Mr.. Burchtorff was
well rendered, and the lady and gen.
tleman only enhanced their we'll
earned reputation in this city. Miss
Smith, in her difficult solos, sang in
good voice, and no doubt will score
many victories in the musical world.
AS an elocutionist, Miss Waif Grubbs
is we'll known to our citizens. She has
an excellent delivery, great facility of
tone, good command of voice, and an
artists conception of the character
she attempts to delineate.
w. D. Howells' laugeable farce of
"Mouse Trap" was well assigned. 1t
convulsed the large audience with
laughter, and was an enjoyable ending
to the entertainment. The following
is the cast of characters:
Mrs. Somers. -. Miss E. W. Grubbs
Mr.. Willis Campbell. Win c. Curtis
Mrs. Curwen. ....... Mrs Jos. Peters
Mrs. Roberts. {. :. Miss Rose Michel
Mrs. Lou Bemis. s..................
.......M Miss Virginia Marden
Mrs. Miller ........ Miss Bess French
Jane. .........M Miss Georgia Sampson
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27

DY virtue Of an execution. issued ont of the Cir
ID cult Court OF the state Of Oregon for Was %
county, in action entit E. D. White, pla ntiff
vs.. c. r. Heal and Mary p Heald, and 10 di-
rected and delivered. | old on on the 25th day OF
March 1S IS, levy upon, and will sell at public
tion to the highest bi ,der for cash hani, Sat-
urday the 25th d " Of NJ y 1895, at Q O'Clock P. NJ
OF said day, at the court house door IN The Oales,
in Wasco county, Ore ron, the following described
property towit All of the interests of defendants
in anil that cert un tract lrcel If land boun-
ded and dts aibed as follows: Comm ncnS at the
southe of the northwest gu OF section
two (2 tp ncrth. Of 10 est; thence III
AID thirty-hundredths rods.to p)int thence north
461< rods to point; thence east III ard thirty
hundredths rods point; thence south 49, rod, 70
the place Of beginning.
Also tha' certain tract or parcel Of land bounded
and scribed rs follows: BEGINNING al the north
east corner of the northwest quarter Of the sonth
east quarter OF section two ( tp north, range 10
eis, running thence south 81 tn point; thence
west 80 rods q point, thence north 81 rods to
p, nt thence 80 rolls to the lace of beginning
Both Of said hereinb fore described beng t.
uated In the county Of wasco srate OF oregon,
much thereof hall be utirient to satisfy the
sum of 81, hundred and eikhiy and ssventv.
one one-hundredth dollars, n interest thereon az
the rae Of pr c. It per anaum from the % I'd day
of March A. ID. 1890 AIKEN and leviei upon as
the proper ty OF Z. P. Head and Mary p Heaid to
sat,fy said sum of 1851 II and interest Gh.ren, in
favor If p.sntih. together with cost, and accrung
costs.
Dated at Dalles City, Oregon, April 9Th. 1895.
T. J. DRIVER
he i'll of Wasco County oregon.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
Mysterious Death.

About three weeks ago, an old In.
dian, who owned farm near the
mouth of the Deschutes, died under
peculiar circumstances. He had been
enticed by Indian Jake, after giving
him drink of some stimulating fluid,
to go to farmhouse and get some
more cider. The old man took his
blind son with him, and, together with
Indian Jake they procured two jars
full of the liquid. They had arrived
nearly home, and were sitting down by
the roadside when they quarrelled.
Jake went and got his horse, and
handed the remaining jug, which con-
tainined about cupful. to the old In
dian. He drank it and Immediately
went into spasms. After recovering
he and the boy went home, and Jake
rode away. The next morning the old
man was found dead in his bed. and
the boy has been after Jake ever since
to make him pay for his father. Not
being successful he gave information
to the authorities yesterday, and an
Investigation will be made.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
HOMICIDE ON ROCK CREEK.
Particulars of the killing of Henry Grider
by Henry Clay in Gillian County.

Particulars of the killing of Henry Grider
by Henry Clay in Gillian County.
An account of the homicide in Gil
liam county was published in the dis
patches Monday: but today's Arling-
ton RecOrd contains the full particu-
lars, and from it we CLEAN the follow
ing facts:
Grider had worked for Mr.. Clay for
over a year, and he had such conf
dence in him that he left him on the
farm while Clay made the trip to Chi
cago with sheep. During his absence
Grlder made improper advances to
Mrs. Clay, but intimidated her and her
brother with threats of instant death
It they. told Clay anything about it,
Mrs. Clay requested her husband after
his return to discharge Grider, but he
treated the matter lightly until Mrs.
Clay's brother told the husband of
Orders betrayal of confidence.
On last Sunday morning Grider and
John Butler, Mrs. Clay's brother, got
up and went out to do the milking and
chores, and when they went to the
house Grider came into the kitchen
where Mr.. and Mrs. Clay and Mr..
Clay, ST., We're, got pan of warm
water, and started out to the well to
wash. AS he went out Harry stepped
out after him and spoke to him, saying
that he wanted to settle up with him.
Grider, instead of answering him, went
for his revolver, having one in each
pants front pocket. Mr.. Clay being
unarmed retreated to the door and
swung inside far enough to escape the
bullet that would certainly have killed
him.
When Harry returned from Chicago
he brought home with him a double
barreled breech-loading shotgun. This
gun was kept in rack Immediately
over the door at which they both went
out, and as Harry reached the door he
grabbed the gun and shot Grider be-
fore he had time to fire the second shot
at him. Fortunately for Harry his
shot went straight to his left side and
caused almost instant death. Grider
cried out, "Oh, My God" and fell over
dead without a struggle.
Clay rode Immediately to Condor
and surrendered himself to the
On the arrival of District
Attorney Jayne Clay waived examina-
tion, and was held in bonds to appear
before the grand jury. Grider was
buried at Condor, where his widow
and some members of the family re-
side.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
THE SHIP RAILWAY.
Senator Ellxins Is Not in Favor of the
Ship Railway Above This City.

Senator Elkins is Not in Favor of the
Ship Railway Above This City.
When Senator Elkins passed up the
river from the Cascades he expressed
his opinion very frankly and freely re-
garding the government improvements
now in progress. The work at the
Locks was being pushed very satisfac-
torily, and when completed would be
great advantage to the producers OF
the Inland Empire. He had full in
formation regarding the dimensions of
the canal and locks now in process OF
construction, and appeared satisfied
that the improvement of the Column
bia was very much needed.
In speaking of the ship railway from
this city to Cello he was very frank in
expressing his disapproval of the pro-
ject. He considered it advisable to
build canal and locks similar to those
at the Cascades, and stated that they
would not cost any more than the gov
ernment has already expended at that
place. Then he thought a ship rail-
way was an experiment, and was in
favor of the old and popular method
of overcoming such distractions. An
other argument he used in support of
his opinion was that the annual cost to
the government in keeping the rail-
way in operation would be much larger
tn an would be required for canal.
Senator Elkins will have vote in the
higher branch of the national legisla-
ture for the next six years, and in him
the plan which was adopted at the re-
cent session of congress will have an
active enemy. When the River and
Harbor bill is before the senate un-
questionably he will oppose any large
for a project that he
does not consider feasible, and his op-
position may cause vexatious delay |
in removing the impediments to navi- |
cation at this point.
Several competent boards of engi |
neers have examined the Instructions |
above this city and have reported in |
favor of the boat railway, and bill |
has passed congress inaugurating that |
scheme. In the engineers report the |
cost of canal and locks was placed at
about S11, ,OOO, 900, and of a ship rail-
way at 81 ,25O, 900. Aside from the diff
ference in the price of construction
the ship railway could be built much
more quickly. All these considera-
lions were in favor of the plan adopted,
and Senator Dolph believed it to be !
Tor the best interests of the state. To |
change the project now would cause
delay, and we hope the senator, after
further consideration, will change his
views in the matter
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
"a Social GLASS;"

This is thrilling drama in five acts,
depicting the evils that follow the
over-indulgence in intoxicating iq-
uors. Every step of the downward
course is faithfully portrayed, and
placed before the audience in such a
manner that it cannot fail to teach a
practical lesson. 'Ten Nights in a
Bar-Room' has been eclipsed by ga
Social Glass;" and each part has been
carefully studied, so that the drama
will be very realistic. The actors are
prominent citizens of Sherman county,
and take great interest in presenting
this play in such manner that it shall
meet the requirements of histrionic
critics. A large number of tickets
have been sold, and there will undoubt-
edly be crowded house.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
A Sad Drowning.

The Klickitat Sentinel says: ga sad
accident occurred at Shurtz Mill last
Sunday that cost the life of young
man by the name of Johnson. The
young man and two younger brothers
and another lad were sitting on large
log in the mill pond, when the log
turned with them throwing them all
into the water. The young man tried
to swim ashore with his brothers, but
becoming strangled he sank and was
drowned. The two boys were saved
by the other lad who had managed to
reach the shore, and reached them
with long pole, and dragged them to
the shore. The water was let out of
the dam before they could recover the
body. The young man was the son OF
a widow, who had recently come to
this county from vancouver,-She will
not be lacking for sympathetic friends
in her great grief. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Hawk,
of this city,"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
Strike on Snake River.

What may turn out to be rich
strike was made the other day along
Snake river, near China gardens,
about 25 or 80 miles above Asotin, by
a prospector who accidentally stum-
bled upon the place. The rock carries
both gold and silver. The ledge where
it appears on the surface is from 10 to
IL inches across, says the Asotin
Sentinel. Placer-mining has been car
ried on at off times in that locality for
years by both whites and Chinese with
splendid results. There is no doubt
but that in time the Snake-river
mountains'wi prove to be excellent
mineral producers. There is vast
stretch of country from Salmon river
extending on up as far as Limestone
Point, distance of perhaps 60 miles,
that has never been prospected for
quartz on account of the many difficult
ties to be encountered to reach that
section.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
INDIAN WAR VETERANS.
The Bill Pensioning These Veterans Failed
to Pass.

A Washington, D. c., special to the
OregOnidn says: "There seems to be
an impression in some sections of the
state that the bill of Representative
Hermann. to pension the soldiers and
citizens who participated in the Indian
wars between the years 1882 and 1856,
passed at the last congress. Unfortu-
nately for many citizens of Oregon and
Washington, this was one of the bills
that failed. 1t did not receive consid-
GRAFTON. Mr.. Hermann says that he
hopes it may be put through at the
next session. The bill would pension
the survivors and their widows of the
Rogue River and other Indian wars in
Oregon and the early Indian wars in
Washington. The bill was reported
favorably from the house committee on
pensions, and the report stated the
reasons why it should become law,
but about that time the Democrats of
the house were too busy voting away
SIS, 100000 or $6,000,0O0 to the sugar
men of Louisiana to heed the calls for
justice in other directions. The bill
was recommended by the authorities,
and there seems to be no reason why
it should not become law"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
A CRUEL FATHER.
Inquest Over the Remains of Edward
swartz, Killed by His Father.

Swartz, Killed by His Father.
Yesterday morning the coroner's
jury in Portland, who held an
Inquest over the body of Edward
Swartz, who was stabbed by his father
near Salem March 10Th, and who died
at ST. Vincent's hospital-where he was
sent for medical treatment-Sunday
night, brought in a verdict that the
wound was inflicted with "murderous
intent" The particulars of the crime
was published in the TINES Noun
TANNER at the time; but the wounds
were not considered fatal, and it was
hoped that the young man would re-
cover after medical treatment. Before
the coroner's jury the evidence was
very explicit, and gave more of the
narrowing details. The family were
sitting at the table, and the father and
mother had dispute over the age of
the murdered boy. Becoming angry,
Swartz told his wife to bring the book
containing the record of the ages of
the children or he would ''shoot her
head off," At this the son took the
part of his mother, and said if there
was going to be murder in the house he
would leave the place. He was in the
act of putting his coat on when the
father slashed him with pocket knife,
which he held in his hand, inficting
the wounds from which he died. The
ipflrated brute then reached for q gun,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
Asked to Be Removed.

A Salem dispatch of Tuesday says:
president Brooks, of the The Dalles
City Transportation Company. was s be-
fore the portage railway board today,
to ask for the removal of c. c. Hobart
as superintendent of the portage rail
way. Mr.. Hobart was appointed on
the recommendation of this company,
but the company claims he is becoming
very Objectionable and does not CO.
operate with companies who furnish
business for the portage road. Pas
sengers, it is stated, are making Wig
orous complaints of being delayed two
or three hours when one hour is suf-
ficient to carry them over the portage.
The delegation asked that Mr.. Macallis-
ter be appointed to succeed Mr.. Hobart.
The Day Bros. government contract
ors at the locks, have also complained
to the board of Mr.. Hobart. The board
has taken the matter under advise
ment, but will take no action
until the superintendent is heard from.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-04-27
Not Occupied.

The city Jail has not single occu-
pant today, and one could walk through
the halls and corridors without being
disturbed by other sound than the echo
of his own foot falls. There is a vacant
air about cells, and the penciled me-
mentoes of former denizens appear as
inscriptions of dead and buried past.
1t may remain so for day or so. and
then the tramp of busy feet may awake
the walls to merry tune, and the wave
sounds go cavorting through the cor
ridor until they mingle with the buzz
and twitter of the streets. What
wealth of unwritten history the old
building contains, and how it would
touch the heart strings of many if it
were in type. But the muse of history
is busy in other parts of the continent,
and will leave The Dalles and it's en-
virons alone, "unmourned, unwept and
unSunp