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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
SHIPPING GREEN FRUIT.
A New York Dealer Makes Some Valuable
Suggestions ABOUT Packing.

A New York Dealer Makes Some Valuable
| Suggestions ABOUT Packing.
A fruit dealer of New York. has ad
dressed letter to the editor of the
Oregon Agriculturalist and Rural
Northwest in which he makes the fol-
lowing suggestions regarding the pre-
paration of fruit for shipment that
would be well for Wasco county fruit
growers to heed:
Referring to the editorial note on
the first page of your issue of July Is,
we can not resist the temptation to
write and request you to urge all in
tending shippers to eastern markets.
of green fruit, to be more careful in
their selection and packing of the
same. The trouble we have had in the
past with, we may say, three cars out
of five that have come here, has been
that the fruit was not selected nor
packed with the care that should have
been taken to insure satisfactory sale
of the fruit. ThousandseOf crates of
Italian prunes have been thrown on
this market which were most unattract-
i've to the eye because they had that
dull, dark, heavy appearance which
makes them undesirable. The other
two cars have come in here showing
the fruit well packed, regular size.
with that blue blush so much to be de-
sired. Not only that, but many of the
packers would send fruit irregular in
size in the different crates but all un-
der one mark, and, as luck would have
it, when we opened crate to show the
same to a buyer we would certainly
strike the smaller fruit. 1t is certainly
easy to put lettey, A or B, on the
crates to designate the difference in
size. Our buyers want the best
quality, the full, regular size, careful
packing, and the blue blush on all
Italian prunes coming here.
The letter ttat one of your Salem
correspondents wrote for the same is
sue, meets our approval with the ex
ception that none of the plums or
prunes should be put in 20-lb. boxes.
but always in five-pound baskets, four
in crate. Do not let your people
wrap the prunes. He writes: SIN
picking, pick only the fancy fruit; do
not ever send any small, imperfect or
undeveloped specimens or any you
would not eat yourself. A few poor
specimens of fruit in box would spoil
the sale in any market" These are
true words and we trust every man
who is going to ship will remem-
her them. 1t costs just as much
freight on crate of ordinary fruit as
it does on one Of high grade, and while
the latter stands good chance to
make money, the former never does.
at least in New York. Remem Der We
have 5000, 900 people within 100 miles
of our city hall but they all want a
fine grade of fruit. Remember also
that California has pretty good crop
of plums and prunes, and that receipts
are likely to continue heavy. Under
the circumstances common fruit can
pot do well, so do not send it. Throw
it away rather than pack it for ship
ment TO the east.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
sUIclpING as A BUSINESS.
Peculiar Freaks of a Wewan Who Liv,
by Attempting to Die.

Peculiar Freaks of a WoWan Who Lives
Ry Attempting to Die.
Mabel Crosby, who attempted to
coumit suicide near Lamhertville, N.
j., few days ago, is we'll known in
California. She Is known In Oakland
as Mrs. Pearl Price, and threatening
suicide is her profession. Whenever
she becomes financially embarrassed,
she permits somebody to prevent her
from committing suicide. Then she
takes up collection, has herself pho
tographed In living picture pose, and
goes to another town. In this way
Mrs. Price has been quite successful
in gaining livelihood.
Mrs. Price used to be on the stage,
which gave her a knowledge of elocu-
tion and effective posturing. Laser
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
PROGRAM ARRANGED.
Liberal Purses Are offered for the Com
ing Tournament

Liberal Purses Are offered for the Com
Ing Tournament.
The executive committee in whose
hands was placed the arranging of the
program for the tournament have de-
cided upon the different attractions
for the occasion, and the program de-
eided upon will be one that will at
tract the attention of visiting firemen.
The purses are sufficiently large to
cause contesting teams to do their
best, and it is expected some records
will be broken at this meeting of the
association.
Following is the program adopted by
the committee;
MONDAY SEPT. 6.
Grand parade 1890.
Banquet at Vogt Opera House I'm.
Welcome to visiting firemen, by
Mayor M. T. Nolan.
Address, by Nicholas J. Sinnott.
Trial heat hub-and-hub race 2:30P M.
Delegate meeting at court house 8
2. NJ.
TUESDAY SEPT. Z.
Wet test $50; first prize s1OO, second
prise so.
Dry test 2:3o; first prize 500, second
$50.
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 8.
Final hub-and-hub race $50; first
prize SIS, second prize $50.
Championship race 2:30; first prize
$3.50, second $50 and championship
cup.
Grand ball at vogt Opera house
9. P. NJ.
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Prom fridays Daily

Tresspass notices printed on heavy
card board for sale at this Office.
The Commission Co. is loading two
more cars with prunes for shipment
tonight.
Hon. A. A. Jayne and family re-
turned last evening from a visit to San
Francisco.
License to wed was issued today to
VIM. E. Kemp and Miss Nettie Glisan,
both of Antelope
Yesterday the mercury registered
ll2 in the shade at Chris Englishe's
place in Ranch Hollow, which is pre-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
A Great Barrain

From now on until all are sold, $50
cash will get a large sized, fully guar
anteed Chicago cottage organ at Jacob
sen Book and Music Co., The Dalles,
Oregon. If
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
Organ for Sale.

A secondhand organ in good repair
for sale cheap by Charles Schultz. 1t
is an excellent instrument for q school
room, and school directors will find it
a bargain.% tt
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
BORN.

THOMSEN-In this city. August Is, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. P. Thomson u son.
WILLIAMSON Three-Mile, August 13 to
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Williams, q daughter.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 8.
Perished on theMountain.

Grand ball at Vogt Opera house
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-08-21

with the buildings surrounding, were
destroyed by fire one night last week
The machinery had not been operated
for some time, and it is supposed the
FIRE either originated from combustible
chemicale stored therein or was of in
cendiary origin. The loss is about
$500, with no insurance.-Jackson-
vile Times.
The o. r. &. n. will try the expert
ment Of running special fruit train
from Portland to points east. The
first train will pass here tonight pick.
ing up two or three cars OF fruit here.
It is intended to put this special
through on passenger time, and if suf-
fcient fruit can be had to make up a
train of 13 cars this train will be run
each week. This arrangementwill make
difference of from one and one-kalf
to two days in reaching eastern points
and will be an immense saving to the
shippers in ice, besides getting the
fruit to market in better condition.
There is an old saying that heavy
acorn crop foretells an uncommonly
hard winter, and if there is anything
in this saying, Wasco county will ex-
perience singer the coming winter.
AL. Bettingen, J. FL. Jackson and
W. q. 81. Dufur are authority for the
statement that oak trees are fairly
breaking down with the weight of
acorns hanging on them, many of
which they assert are as large as goose
eggs. To consume this wonderful
crop OF acorns. Mr.. Jackson wants to
buy 1000 hogs, and if8suceessful will
employ hundred men to hold the
hogs up In the trees while they gather
the fruit,
The evening times., 1897-01-20
Anacostia Notes,

A. Eckloff, day station-keeper, is off on
sick leave.
Mr.. j. j. Appich, large property
owner here, was in town yesterday.
A special meeting of Minneola Tribe, No
IA, L. O. r. NJ, will be held tonight.
Miss Florence and Master Samuel Pun
phrey are victims to severe cases of grip.
Mr.. W. W. Latchford has resigned his
position in the Navy Yard to engage in
business here.
Mr.. Frank Perkins, who was considered
out of danger few days since, has suf-
fered a relapse.
Freight Agent Roberts has the bill of
lading for the first shipment Of rails and
poles for the Capital Railway.
The musical absurdity, "The Yellow
Kid, Twill be presented by Anacostia chill
dren at Masonic Hall in the near future.
The proceeds are for the benefit Of the
poor.
A numerousl y-signed petition, urging
favorable consideration of Chief Paris
recommendation for fire engine for this
suburb, will be presented TO the House Dis
trict Committee today.
The Commissioners yesterday issued a
permit to the Capital Railway Company to
construct the first section Of its road, en-
bracing Nichols avenue from Congress
Heights TO the foot OF the asylum hill.
1t looks as though Anacostia is to have
rapid transit at last.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
MsfE. MELBA GOES ABROAD.
She Is Nervous and Apprehensive
About Her Voice.

New York, Jan. 20-Mme. Melba has
been compelled to give up her engagement
at the Metropolitan opera House and sails
for Havre on Saturday next on the French
liner La Pourgcgne. She goes direct to
Paris to see MarcheSi.
Mime Melba caught cold some time ago,
which was aggravated by her singing in
Juliet" in Brooklyn two weeks since.
She was compelled to diSappoint her au.
diences several times. She sang in Juliet
last Saturday night in a good voice, ana
was to have sung in "Traviata" and Luz
cia' Monday night. but was unable to APP
pear. She decided today 10 return at once
to Paris, being anxious TO consult Marchesi,
her teacher.
She is very nervous and worried, and is
fearful of losing her voice. The seven times
which she disappointed her audience lately
means a loss OF SIC. 800 to her. For the
remaining five weekSof the seaSonshe ewould
have sung at least ten times, which repre-
sents a loss to her of S15, 900. She was to
sing on Thursday with the PoSton Sym
phony Orchestra, but now EdOuaTd De
ReSzke takes her place. She was also TO
have appeared in "Rigoletto" and Lucia"
next Saturday.
1t is rumored that she is disgruntled at
Calves superb success as Marguerite in
Faust" Though this may be true, it has
nothing to do with her determination to
return to Europe. The revival Of Manon'
win have to be abandoned unless Calye can
be induced to sing her role. Sophie Traub-
man or Marie Engel will probably sing
her part in the Forthcoming production of
s'The Cid
The evening times., 1897-01-20
THE EXECUTION DAY FIXED
The Murderer of James Irwin to
Hang March IL.
George Matthews, the Condemned
Man, Says He would Like to Be
Shot With q Gun.

Baltimore, Jan. 20-Gov. Lowndes yes
terday signed the death warrant of George
Matthe ws. convicted ofthe murder OF James
j. Irwin in Charles county last August. The
dead man was the husband OF Mrs. Emma
Irwin, recently acquitted OF the charge OF
being an accessory to his death.
Friday, March 12, is the day fixed for
the execution. 1t will take place at the
little town of La Plata, about fifteen miles
from the scene of the tragedy.
Matthews, who is now in the Baltimore
city Jail, was informed last night OF the
action OF the governor. Warden Bailey
read the telegram to him, and the Con-
demned mans head dropped upon his schest.
Then, looking up with smile, said:
''There is no use worrying. This is what
got for fooling with women"
'I only wish they would kill me in the
same manner l killed Irwin continued
Matthews. why not blow my head off
with a shotgUng' L don't care much for
my life, or | would never have gone back
to jail after getting out"
When asked fany yinducementw was Offered
him not to testify against Mrs. Irwin at
her trial ON Monday, he responded: NO;
nobody induced me not to swear against
the woman IL would have done me no
good to have hung her. If had talked and
told the truth, they would have had to
hang the woman and her sister, too. They
were as much implicated in it as l was.
Irwin swore he would kill me, and / got
my work in first. l wish 1t had been the
other way now"
At this point Matthews turned the con-
versation to pictures of him and Warden
Bailey which appeared in the daily papers,
and said 'The man who drew those
pictures must have been near-sghted.'
Matthews does not show any signs of the
realization of moral responsibility, and
speaks OF the murder of Irwin as an event
which was sure to nave taken place, and
which he could not have prevented If he
wished to do so. He said: II never was
connected with any religion, but since com
from Catholic priests, who are giving me
instructions, and will join their church,
The death warrant, it is expected. will
be read to him today by Sheriff Wade OF
Charles county, and as soon as it is done
the death watch will be placed over the
condemned man.
Sheriff Wade of Charles county visited
Matthews yesterday, and brought with him
the little boy the prisoner had adopted The
meeting between the two was very cordial
Speaking OF the child, Matthews said: "Peo-
pie say that the child is mine, but that is
not true. 1 befriended his mother, and
when she died took care OF him That is
all there is in it"
The evening times., 1897-01-20
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stomach
Trouble.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
A New Discovery, But Not a Patent
Medicine.

A New Discovery, But Not Patent
Medicine.
DR.. Redwell relates an interesting account
Of what he considers remarkable cure of
acute stomach trouble and chronic dyspep-
sia by the use OF the new discovery, Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets
He says: The patient was a man who
had suffered TO my knowledge for years
with dyspepsia. Everything he ate seemed
to sour and create acid and gases in the
stomach: he had pains like rheumatism in
the back, shoulder blades and limbs,
fullness and distress after eating, poor ap-
petite and loss of flesh; the heart became
affected, causing palpitation and sIeepless-
ness at night.
/ gave him powerful nerve tonics and
blood remedies, but to no purpose As an
experiment / finally bought fifty-cent
package OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at
a drug store and gave them to him. Aim ost
immediate relief was given, and after he
had used four boxes he was to all appear
ances fully cured.
There was no more acidit Y or sour watery
risings, no bioatiDg after meals, the appe-
tite was vigorous, and he has gained be-
tween 10 and 2 pounds in weight of solid,
healthy flesh.
Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
advertised and sold in drug stores, yet
consider them most valuable addition to
any physicians line OF remedies, as they
are perfectly harmless and can be given to
children or invalids or in any condition OF
the stomach with perfect safety, being
harmless and containing nothing but vege-
table and fruit essences, pure pepsin and
Golden Seal.
Without any question they are the safest,
most effective cure for indigestion, bill
iousness, constipation and all Heterogeneous
of the stomach, however slight or severe
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made by
the Stuart Company OF Marshall, Mich. and
sold by druggists everywhere at fifty cents
per package.
Little book on stomach diseases mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
MIR, SPRECKELS' DAUGHTER
He Seeks a Reconciliation by Tempt
ing Her With Luxuries.
The secret Marriage Which Caused
Her to Renounee Her Fathers
Gift of $2,0OO,OOO.

New York, Jan. 20.-A special from
Trenton, N j., says:
If Mrs Thomas Watson becomes recon-
clled to her father, Claus Spreckels, she
will have the most luxurious bathroom ever
constructed in America. The tiling and
decorations for this bathroom were vie wed
Yesterday by "a delegation of architects,
decorators and sanitary plumbers from
New York and other places.
The bath room will cost SO 900, and
will be part OF suite OF rooms which
Emma Spreckels, daughter of the sugar
king, designed for her own use after in
specting famous houses in all parts Of
Europe, where she Travelled for the sole
purpose of getting ideas for the Sc ,0O0, 900
home her father is erect.ng on the Pacific
coast Her apartments were designed to
cost more than quarter OF million dol
lars. Her ideas formed, the architects
were told to try and get all the materials
in this country, and the order for the bath
room finally landed in Trenton, where there
are several concerns which make decorated
tiles and porcelain batn tubs.
The concern which received the order be
gan work on it last June, and yesterday
gave an exhibition Of It's product. Tnere
were many women In the crowd W hich view
ed the decorated tiles.
The bathroom will be only 1-2 feet wide
by 8 I-2 feet long. The floor is to be Gov
cred with caustic tile of small dimensions
in natural tnts The sides and ceiling are
to be OF tiles four by five inches Each
side of the wall will be panelcd. The da-
does will be in solid col0rs, bat each main
panel will represent bathing scenes from the
classics One panel will show a brook in
which wo WON IN are wading, one leading
a child, while Cupid will sport on fTieze.
The ceiling is of delicately tinted tile
Metal swinging doors lead from the room
The bath tlb is Of porcelain. the faucets
are of solid gold, and 80 is the piping for
the shower and the needle streams Since
the heiress drew her plans in colored inks
she has been married. Although only
twenty-seven years Obj, she was married 10
Thomas Watson, whois fifty years
old 1t was a secret marriage the day be-
fore Christmas, in san Jose. Bride and
bridegroom are now living at the Cali
fornia Hotel, in San FraIkisco When the
bride heard that her father objected TO her
marriage she sent back the 100000
which he had given her.
The evening times., 1897-01-20

The firm OF Robinson, Cherry & Co. will
dissolve by mutual consent at the end OF our
fiscal year, on February 10, 1897. All par
ties having claims against US must present
same on or before this date.
Parties indebted to us will please make
settlement before date above mentioned.
We take this opportunity to thank you
one and all most heartily for the support
and patronage you have so kindly extended
to us during tile last thirty years. We have
at all times done our best to serve you we'll
honestly, faithfully, and it is with source
of just pride that we refer to the many
warm friendships that the constant adj
herence to the underlying principles of our
business have made for us during our COM
mercial life, and we thank you warmly,
sincerely.
Very truly yours,
ROBINSON, CHERRY & co.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
THE FAIR PERJURY CASES.
Ex-Notary Cooney' on Trial for His
Work in the VIII Case.

HOIh III Tic " III AdSt'
San Francisco, Jan. 20.-The preliminary
examination OF oxNotary j. j. Cooney,
on a charge OF perjury In connection with
the alleged forgery Of deeds trans
ferTing real estate belonging to the Fair
estate to Mrs. Nettie Craven, was begun
before Judge Cook, of the superior court,
yesterday.
Chief Deputy County Clerk Piper identi-
fled two dispositions made by Cconey, one
in July last before Judge Slack. and the
second in December last before Notary
Smith. 1t is upon the statements made by
Cooney during the taking OF the latter depo-
siton that the present charge OF perjury is
based. The prosecution expects TO prove
that the Certificates OF acknowledgment
attaC lel by C0oney to Mrs. Craven S deeds,
and signed by him, were not in existence
until 4 couple OF months after Senator
Fairs death.
S. K. Roberts, one CT the men to whom it
is claimed the deeds OF gift were in
trusted. was asked if he had the original
deeds in his possession, and, replying in the
affirmative, was asked to produce them.
This led to a long wrangle, but Judge Cook
decided that they could be introduced.
Roberts identified Photographic copies Of
the affidavits, which were made partofthe
evidence.
Judge Slack identified so much Of the
records OF his court as included the dep
osition made by Cooney last July. and said
the deposition was made before him in a
suit then pending. Judge Slack said the
signature of the notary was affixed to the.
deposition in his presence.
An employe Of the II. S. Crocker station
cry Company testified that during the
month of January, 1895, the company
printed 10, ,000 blank notary certificates,
accidentally using type which was some
what battered Cooney purchased blanks
from the company at this time.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
HER EX-HUSBAND NOW RICH.
And Mrs. Lynde Thinks Herself En-.
titled TO Alimony.

Trenton, \. j., Jan. 2O.-Mrs. Charles W.
Lynde, who obtained a divorce by default
from her husband several years ago, while
he was digging gold in Australia, has ap-
pealed to tie court Of errors and appeals to
have her case reopcned, so that she may
apply for alimony.
Soon after the marriage Lynde went TO
the Australian gold fields. He came back
very wealthy. In the meantime his wife
applied for a divorce, and it was granted
by default. Lynde's father died while
he was in Australia and left a large for
tune, OF which Charles received 5000, 900.
This wasin August. 1894. Last year Lynde
moved TO PatchOgue, L. J., and soon after
ward married Mrs. Sarah Armstrong
Through fortunate real estate investments
lie accumulated more wealth, and his di-
vorced wife, who has been living in the
western part Of this city, feels she is en-
titled to support. She has never married,
but supports herself by clerical work at the
State house.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
KIND ACTS REwARED.
Charity shown a Stranger Years
Ago May Make a Girls Fortune.

Pottstown. Pa, Jan. 20.-Postmaster
Longaker received letter recently from
Albert Wagner, 26S Wilson street, Buff
faIo. n. Y, inquiring for a family who
nine years ago lived at a specified To-
cality, whose name he did not know. He
particularly mentioned a little sick girl
about seven years of age. Inquiry has de-
veloped the fact that Fillman and fam
lily, now residing at All Lincoln avenue,
are the ores Wagner means
Nine years ago they lived in a small
tenement in Water street, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fillman distinctly remember a stranger
whom they fed at their table. He was es-
pecially solicitous about the sick child,
and he said on his departure: god bless
her. adding that he expected some day to
repay the Fillmans for their hospitality.
The little girl has grown to be a comely
young lady. Wagner has been informed
of the successful tracing OF the family,
and it is believed that he intends to
carry out in his generous manner the prom
ise made nine years ago.
The evening times., 1897-01-20
THE CowLEY DIVORCE CASE.
A Valet Gave Damaging Evidence
Against the Earl.

A Valet Gave Damaging Evidence
Against the Earl.
London, Jan. 20.-The trial OF the ac-
tion for divorce brought by Countess Cow
ley against her husband, Earl COwley,
was continued in the divorce division OF
the high court of justice this morning.
Counsel for the plaintiff read the deposi-
ton Of Charles Long, employed as valet
in the government house at ottawa, Ont,
in which the deponent stated that he was
previously in the service of Mr.. Charles
Charrington, whose wife is named as CO.
respondent with Earl5Cowley. The earl,
thewitness deposed, frequently visited Mrs.
Charrington after her husband had left
the house, and was always shown to the
lady's boudoir. Whenever the earl called
Mrs. Charrington was not at home to other
callers, If