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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-25
The Nature of the Fata Morgana-
This Puzzling Form of Mirage
Explained Through Recent Re-
search.

The peculiar image alteration known
as mirage is a phenomenon that pre-
! sents itself in various parts of the
world, and it is not, as many still be-
! lieve, belonging exclusively of the
hotter regions of the earth's surface,
and notably of the desert tracts. 1t is
! true that in such areas it presents it
self, perhaps. most frequently or at
least with grander effects, but all navi-
/ gators of the icy Arctic seas are well
! familiar with its manifestations, which
sometimes continue unbroken for hours,
one might almost say days, in success
Sion. The phenomenon is due to light
refraction, dependent upon the exist
] ence or presence of atmospheric layers
of unequal densities and temperature
especially where an extensive water
! surface makes a marked contrast to
/ the everything bank of air. The form
of mirage that has been known under
the name of Fata Morgana, and the
nature of which has been often dis
cIssed since the days of Alexander Won
humboldt uD to the present time. is
characterized by the enormous anlpli-
fication of the object image refecteG
to the sky; small rocks are turned TO
huge masses, trees into foreSt-like as
sociations, small vessels into giant
ships, etc. It is this transformation
of small houses. so reflected, into an
carly suggested to the Italians the
name of the nhenomenon-the palace
of the fay Morgana. The recent re-
searches of NM FOrel and Del5ecque,
made in the region of the straits Of
MesSina and on lake Geneva, where
the occurrences are by no means infre-
quent-appearing when the tempera-
ture of the air is considerably above
that of the water-seem now to make
clear the nature of the magnifcation.
and explain the popularity of the Fata
Morgana as distinguished from the
more ordinary form of mirage: il is.
that the magnifcation is the result of
the imposition of a number of distinct
images one on top of another, two.
three, four, five or even more. These
by overlapping, tier upon tier, produce
the exalted image, the boundaries of
which are rendered obscure, and to an
extent proportional to the number of
images cast. Hence, the difficulty of
deciphering the simple image. The
number of images is dependent upon
the everything of several distinct re-
fracting atmospheric layers. a pecu-
iiarity of the Fata MoTgana images is
their sudden and rapid changes-they
suffer abrupt collaDSes and extensions,
but this condition is no longer surpris-
ing the moment their formation is I'M
derstood, for it depends uBom -.f -.
stability of the atmosaheric la-rers,
which in the first instance brought
them about. In a peculiar form OF
phenomenon the ina res are disposed
horizontally to one another, producing
an elongated, instead of a towering
composite.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness. and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube is infiamed YOU have a rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases
cut Of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for anv case of Deafness Caused by
cataarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars; free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-25
tended periods. on datum marks
earthquake affected regions

tended periods. on datum marks of
earthquake affected regions.
In the earthquake districts of Central
American the constant upheaving of
the earth has brought about some Gu
riouS economic conditions. For in
stance, the gas and oil pipe lines have
to be Stted with what is known as
earthquake joints. The abutting ends
of the lengths of pipe are, so to speak,
slid past each other. That is, one over
the other, with soft rubber ring sep
arating them. This Arrangement is
something like that of a telescope.
When an upheaval occurs the pipe line
veers up and down or sidewise, but the
soft rubber Joint allows it to do so
without danger of breaking. Some of
the minor railway tracks are arranged
in a similar manner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-25

HOUSEWIVES Please remember
you take no risks in using Three
Crown Baking Powder Triple Fla
voring Extracts and Pure Ground
Spices, for they are strictly guaran-
teed of the very best quality or
money cheerfully refunded. Why
not give them a trial?
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

Dalles for the hearty welcome ex
tended to the members Of the conven
tion and their generous hospitality il
entertaining the delegates.
Third, to the papers of the city fol
kindly and correctly reporting the
proceedings of the convention.
'Fourth, to the o. r. & n. Co. and
the D. P. & A. N. Co. for granting the
reduction in fares to persons attending
the convention.
"Fifth, to the various speakers who
addressed the convention, for their
able and helpful addresses.
"Sixth. to Mr.. VIM. Wadhams, who
led the singing, the ladies who pre-
sided at the organ, and all others who
took part in the proceedings for their
efficient and highly appreciated SER
vices.
"Seventh, to the retiring officers to
whose faithfulness in the discharge of
their duties the efficacy of and success
of the association is largely DUE"
This completed the business OF the
association, and the evening session
was consumed by an able address by
Rev. A. W. Ackerman. of Portland,
the subject of his remarks being "The
Authenticity of the Bible" Mr.. Ack-
erman's address was indeed master
piece of thought and expression, his
delivery was perfect, and the discourse
was q fitting closing of most success
full and profitable meeting of the asso-
ciation's seventh annual convention.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
AGRIopLrURAL COLLEGE.
Prof. Catch Elected President to Succeed
H. B. Miller.

Prof. Catch Elected President to Succeed
II. B. Miller.
At a meeting Of the board of regents
of the state Agricultural college held
at Corvallis on Wednesday Prof. T. M.
Catch, of the state university of Wash
ington, was elected president of the
Agricultural college and director OF
the experiment station. He was not
an applicant for the place. He was
chosen on the fifth ballot by a vote OF
six to five over Fl. B. Miller, the pres
ent incumbent. ALI of the members
of the faculty were retained, except
Prof. Hedrick, horticulturalist, and
Prof, Tryne, botanist.
Prof. T. NJ. Catch ls one OF the best
known educators in the Northwest. He
was for many years president of Will
lamette university in Salem, when
that institution was the. most promi-
nent of the colleges on the North
Pacific coast. After the state univer-
sity was located at Eugene, he accepted
q Professorsh1p there, and filed it for
several years. He was afterwards
elected president Of the Wasco Inde-
pendent academy, of The Dalles, and
about 10 years since went to Seattle to
be president of the state unigensity,
succeeding +. 7. Powell. Two years
since, President Catch gave way to
President Harrington, and then was
made president OF the state normal
school, at Ellensburg. He was again
elected to a professorship in the state
university, which he filled till recently,
when he was removed,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
Sold q Baby.

Some evenings since, just az the o.
r. & N. No 1 was pulling out of the
station at Walla Walla bound for
Spokane, relates the Union, a man
rushed up to the porter and placing a
baby in his arms stated breathlessly,
''Take this baby to Spokane. Some
one will meet you at the depot there to
get it," The astonished porter took
the baby and the man disappeared in
the crowd. At Spokane man came
forward as the train pulled in and
made inquiry for the baby. He signed
the name ''Phillips" to the porter's
note acknowledging the receipt of the
child. 1t developed later that the
child was to be adopted into the family
OF a rich Spokane couple and that
Phillips" was enriched $50 for pro-
curing the child. The child's identity
here is not known. The train men
claim that II was little girl about
two years of age and exceedingly
pretty. The whole affair is shrouded
in mystery.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
From rr,oay,s Daily

L. D. Cropper, of Hood River, was
in the city last-night.
DIR. Sanders has gone to Sherman
county for weeks stay.
Miss Cora Joles left this morning for
two weeks visit in Portland.
1. Sichel and L. S. Logan started for
their home at Prineville this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kleeman went to
Portland today to remain until after
the 4th.
Master Richard skibbe has gone to
Eulda, Wash, to spend the summer
vacation.
About 10000 pounds of wool were
sold here today at prices ranging from
81 to 10 cents.
Alex. Mcintosh, accompanied by the
Misses Crooks, of Prineville, left on
the boat for Portland today.
M. L. Linney. OF The Dalles, who
has spent the last two months in Hood
River, returned home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ] P. Van Houten, OF
Hay Creek, are In the city, having
-
arrived last night from visit to Cali.
fornia.
The o. R. & N. Co. will sell round
trip tickets to Portland and return
July Sd, 4th and 5th, good to return
July s, for So.
Fred w. Wilson leaves tomorrow
for Prineville, where he will deliver
the oration at the celebration to be
held there next Monday.
Geo. Herbert left this morning for
La Grande, where he expects to open
a bowling alley as soon as the material
can be had from the factory.
B. L. Akin ard wife and D. B.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
KILLED by Lightning.

The storm in sBaker and Malheur
counties last Friday did much damage.
Near Westfall, 80 miles from Vale,
Malheur county. Perry Kelsay was
struck and killed by lightning.
Near Burnt River, the hail was like
fusilade of bullets. The fine orchard
and hay field of NJ. ]. Hindman was
injured to the estimated extent of fully
81 900.
In the vicinity of Haines, a barn waa
shattered by lightning aud valuable
horse killed, In the town of Haines, a
telegraph pole was struck.
In Pine valley, lightning knocked a
farmer down, injuring him badly, and
killed his dog, which was by his aide.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
AMAZING TO BUSINESS.
The DaIIes Preparing to Build a Line of
Railroad Into Sherman County.

The DaIIes Preparing to Build Line o
| RaiIroad Into Sherman County.
Wednesday night meeting OF The
Dalles Commercial Club was called fo1
the purpose of devising plans. for en-.
couraging trade to come to this place
and to offer inducements for the people
of surrounding counties to make this
their principal shipping point. AS q
result of the meeting initiatory steps
were taken to build railroad from
The Dalles reaching into Sherman
county and points to the south and
east.
The question of road from here to
some point on the Deschutes that
would be accessible to the wheat
raisers of Sherman and wool grow
ers of Crook was fully discussed,
and much earnestness was shown
by the members of the club.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on transportation, composed of
Messrs. A. 8. Bennett, J. W. French,
b. Glenn, w. Lord and r. Il. Lytle, to
which was added Messrs. T. A. Hud-
son, N. Whealdon and T. J. Seufert.
The committee was instructed to in
vestigate the different proposed routes,
and report upon their practioability
also upon the advlsability of causing
preliminary surveys made.
If a practicable route is found, it is
proposed to interest private capital in
the building of narrow gauge road
from The Dalles to some point either
in Sherman county or on the Deschutes
that will be accessible to the farmers
of the country south and east of The
Dalles. From the enthusiasm shown
at the club meeting it appears that
there will be no difficulty in getting
the necessary means for building and
equipping the road.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
THE WORK OF FIENDs.
A Large Number of Wasco County Sheep
Poisoned at Spokane,

A Large Number of wasco County Sheep
Poisoned IT Spokane.
| About month ago Chas. P, U'Ren,
of Ridgway, started to White Earth,
| n. D., with 1900 head of sheep, and
made tho first run from here to Spo-
| kane, where he took his sheep off the
cars for the purpose of feeding. The
sheep were in good condition when he
uncarred them at Spokane, and were
left in corrals over night. The follow
ing morning Mr.. q 'Ren took the sheep
to the range near by to be fed, where
they showed signs of being sick. Be-
fore he got them on the oars again 1T
died, and on reaching Cutbank he
found that he had lost 1,500 head.
Mr.. U'Ren sent the stomach of one
of the dead sheep to the state agricul-
tural college at Corvallis, and the con-
tents were given to Prof. Fulton, of
the chemical department, for analysis.
The professor discovered large guam
titles Of saltpeter, sulphate of potash
and common salt, and reported that
the saitpeter did the poisoning, the
other Ingredients having been mixed
with the poison to cause the sheep to
eat it with better relish.
Mr.. U'Reu arrived here yesterday,
and expresses the belief that the poi
son was put into the corral the night |
the sheep were nnloaded at Spokane.
He and his men were very tired when
they reached that place, and retired
after the sheep were
taken off the cars, hence did not look
after them closely. His theory is that
ranchmen about Spokane are opposed
TO having sheep pastured on the ada
,ent ranges, when they are unloaeed
here for the purpose Of feeding, and
nave adopted this plan. of destruction
Is warning to shippers.
The act is most cowardly and con-
one, and should be severely
though having been done in
he derk, it is not probable that the
utility parties will be detected.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
The Water Commission.

The monthly meeting of the water
commission was held Wednesday,
Commissioners Crossen, Peters, Seu.
fert, Randall and Neilsen being pres
emit.
On motion warrant was ordered
drawn for $3.50 to pay interest on bond
ed debt.
On motion the. school district was
allowed the use of one inch tap for
fire and other purposes, also was given
a rate of $50 year for water and use
of three hydrauts,
Application from Bert Thurston for
loan OF $3.50 to run two years ct Sper
cent was received, and Commissioners
Peters, Seufert and Randall appointed
committee to examine into titles of
secureties offered. The secretary was
authorized to draw warrant for the
amount on recommendation Of said
committee,
The report of the superintendent
for the month of June showed the fol-
lowing:
Total accounts. ts.......-........S .S1377.00
OOllecte0. 1lo4.l0
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings of the Last Regular Meeting
for the Year

Proceedings of the Last Regular Meeting
for the Year.
Pursuant to adjournment had on
June Sd, the common council of Dalles
City met in the council chambers on
June 80, for the purpose of closing up
the business for the year.
The meeting was presided oyer by
Mayor F. Menefee, and the councilmen
present were Nolan, Champlan, Wood,
Thompson, Saltmarshe, Kuck and
Clough
License to sell liquors within the
corporate limits of the city were Or
dered issued to all persons who had
complied with the requirements of the
ordinances providing for same.
The committee on fire and water
recommended that record book be
purchased for the fire department, and
on motion the report was adopted.
Reports of officers received, and
ordered that bills recommended in
marshal's report be allowed,
After extending vote Of thanks to
the retiring mayor and outgoing coun-
cilmen, the council adjourned to Mon
day, July 5th.
The following claims against the city
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03


on the 18th and at Pendleton on The
18th. If $50 persons will agree to &C
to Portland on that occasion the o. II
& N. Co. will run special, and a.
rangements can be made for special
to Pendleton, but the rate will be
about s4. 1t is suggested that the
Bryan club take the matter in hand
and ascertain what arrangements can
be made for attending the speaking in
one or the other of these places.
Serious trouble is expected between
the settlers and sheep men in the
northern part of Grant county. The
settlers do not propose to have their
fence corners eaten out by nomadic
focks, and they gave a forcible DEM
onstration of this determination on
Indian creek one day last week.
Twelve of them met band OF sheep
belonging to Asia Thompson, OF Nor
row county, and fired on them, killing
about 200 head. More trouble is ex-
pected. and unless the Grant county
authorities interfere, bloodshed may
result.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
Reduced Rates.

The @. r. s. N. steamer accommoda
tion for July 1st being sold, we are
prepared to sell round trip tickets to
Portland at one fare for the round trip
to parties wishing to take advantage
of the Southern Pacific reduced rates
between Portland and San Francisco,
extreme limit of these tickets August
18th. For further particulars call at
ticket Office, y. y. LYTLE,
AGENT
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
Surprise Party,

The ladies of the Lutheran church
made very pleasant surprise on Mrs,
Rev. L. Gray laat evening. Refresh
ments were served aud everything Was
done to make it a success. The occa-
sion of the surprise party was the
birthday of Mrs. Grey. and she was
presented with a very handsome pres
ent in behalf Of the society. Il is re-
ported that every one had good time.
Wishing Mrs. Gray many more happy
birthdays, they departed, each one
realizing that they had spent very
pleasant evening.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

Gaunt and wife were passengers on th'
Regulator this morning. going to Port
land to attend the celebration.
| Miss Anna B. Thompson arrived
home few days ago after teaching one
of the most successful schools in the
county for four successive terms.
| Misses Anna and Lena Thompson
left on the boat this morning for Port
land, where they will visit with their
sister and friends for several days.
The Dalles will be almost deserted
tomorrow, as everybody who can get
away will 60 to Hood River, Dufur or
some other place where the national
holiday is to be observed.
| There are 1000 malitiamen in camp
at Hood River, and the soldier boys
are having experience that will hit
them for actual service in case they
should ever be ordered out.
The Baldwin Sheep & Land Co., of
Hay creek, have imported number OF
thoroughbred merino rams from Cali
fornia, that are of the best breed on
the coast. They are at Saltmarshe &
Co.'S. stock yards today.
Fen and Frank Beatty have returned
from Wamic, and we are pleased to
state that their father who was stricken
with stroke of paralysis last week is
-
Carpenters are busy laying the
alleys in the new bowling hall at the
Umatilla House. The material being
used is all first-class, and the hall
when opened will be an attractive
place.
The supreme court is preparing opin-
ions in 46 Eastern Oregon cases that
were heard at PendIeton in the early |
part of May. The court will probably |
get through with thess cases in the
latter part of August, or in September,
when the members will return to PEN
dleton to hand down opinions.
J. II. Cradlebaugh arrived home this
from trip to Baker City.
he visited the mine in the Blue noun
,ains in which he is interested, and
says it looks very promising. Mar
,hal Hill, who has charge of the mine,
las driven a tunnel 48 feet along the
edge, and has a considerable amount
If rich ore in sight.
Attorney B. S. Huntington, a lead /
ng lawyer of The Dalles, is at the
Varshauer. He is accompanied by
lis father, C. A. Huntington, of Eu.
eka, Cal, who is over IS years Of age.
me elder gentleman is en- route to
'lifford, Baker county, to visit his
on, A. II. Huntington, leading
ancher and stockraiser of that seq
City Democrat.
Crook county has been visited by ,
ne of the heaviest summer storms
YER known in that locality. 1t rained
for seven days and nights
rior to last Tuesday, and as a conse-
uence Oehoco and Crooked Rivers are .
volen, flooding much Of the meadow
nds along their banks, doing con- =
derable damage 70 hay. The roads !
,tween Prineville and Bakeoven Y
I've been made almost impossible for
eavy teams, causing much delay in u
10 arrival of wool from that country. q
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

Cascarets Candy Catl,artic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively ON Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try a box
of e. G. G. to-day; 10, q, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03
DEALER IN LIVE STOCK
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned.
J. L. Barnett and DinSmore Parrish, hereto :
fore doing business as Barnett Parrish, have
this day by mutual consent dissolved, AL
to ]. E. Barnett. and said ], L. Barnett is to
collect all accounts, notes and evidences Of in
debtedness owip2 10 said firm.
Dated at Dalles City. WaSco County, Oregon,
this lsth day of June. 1897.
DINSMORE PARISH,
June 27w5 J. Z. BARNETT.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

If you want to give your boy or girl
thorough business education, Holmes
business college in Portland affords
the best opportunity. A scholarship
in that school is for sale on reasonable
terms at this Office.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. i0c or 25c
u C. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

Schlitz celebrated beer Is on tap day
and night at the Midway.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, g.. All druggists
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Every subscriber
all PanterFR
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-07-03

Every mother hates to make hel
children take Castor Oil. Laxol i:
sweet Castor Oil.
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~ Black Cloth Cape, neatly trimmed, value $500 ;
&%M to close at $3.50.