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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10

CASCADE, LOCKS, April 2, 1897.
c. G. Hickok is preparing his sein
near Viento station, with good pros
poets ahead.
This is good location for some en-
terprising canneryman, and the natural
advantages of position, proximity to
fishing grounds, etc., will bring one
some time.
Messrs. +. G. and 1. N. Day are wind
ing up their business here. Their
Office and fixtures are being moved to
Portland, and it is understood they
will locate in the Oregonian building.
A two year-old child of Horace
Wetheral, who lives opposite here on
the Washington side, was badly burned
last night. Its clothes caught fire, and
before assistance could be rendered
the child was severely, if not fatally
injured. DIR. Candiani was called and
rendered every possible assistance, but
states there is but slight hopes of it's
recovery.
1t is reported here today that since
Day Bros. have completed their work,
Capt Fiske has formally assumed con-
troll Of work to be performed on the
canal. 1t is understood that force
of from 40 to so men will be put on |
rip-rapping and doing
such other work as is necessary to
protect the canal and locks from high
water. OCCASIONAL.
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acknowledgements of her appreciation of

acknowledgements of her appreciation of
invited the official to her home to spend
the night, which invitation was ac-
cepted. The gentleman from Wamic
was given sleeping apartments on the
second floor, and during the night he
became thirsty. Not desiring to arouse
the family he glided down stairs and ont
the front door, but never thought to
take precaution against treacherous
snap lock, so when he sought to re-
enter the house he found the door
barred.
Every door and window was ap-
preached, but none would yield, nor
would the faithful watch dog be paci-
fed. He was making life unpleasant
for our hero, who, driven TO despera-
tion by the encroachments of the dog
and the pinching cold of the night,
sought refuge behind q leahess rose
bush flor he was clad only in natures
robes and very light shirt and sum-
moned up courage to call for assist
ance. The school ma am attracted by
his cries came to the door to inquire
the cause of the disturbance, but all
she could hear was quotation from
one OF the standard song writer's Don't
tell them that you saw me-" though she
could see out there in the cold moon
light the form of her guest. The door
was left ajar, our Wamic friend stole
in, secured his garments, and started
at once for home, vowing that his office
as school director would Immediately
be declared vacant.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10

conclusion the Eastern Washington
and Oregon cayuses are just the size
for them. All authorities are en-
phatically in favor of adopting them
before the Australian horses. A San
Francisco dispatch says:
President Tetsuatro AolI of the
Yokohama Specie bank of this city.
said today that undoubtedly the Ameri-
can horse will fill all requirements.
"The horse most suitable for the
Japanese cavalry" he said, SHOULD be
as tough as raw hide, not over gentle
and not too dainty in the matter of
fodder, l would unhesitatingly recon-
mend that the best horses for the home
government could be selected from
herds that thrive so well on the plains
of Eastern Washington, in Oregon
California and the other mountain
states. 1t only remains for those Lost
interested to bring the matter properly
before the Japanese government in
order to open up big market for these
animals.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10
ANCIENT AZTEC RUINS.
Little Known Remains in the Mountai
Regions of Arizonn

Little Known Remains in the Mountain
Regions of Arizona.
An old-time prospector lately arrived
in Prescott, A. T.. for three months
sojourn in one of the most interesting
and least-known portions of the terri
tory, says the St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. The wonderland from which he
has returned is the country lying be-
tween the Mazatlan and Verde ranges
of mountains. Mr.. Court thinks that
section contains more Aztec ruins than
any other portion of America, evil
dences of human habitation being
found from the highest peak to the
lowest valleys. In one place he found
a road or street of three miles in
length, perfectly smooth and straight
and sixty feet in width. On either side
OF the street, the entire distance, are
ruins. The road was evidently built
prior to some mighty earthquake, as it
ends abruptly at the brink of a yawn-
ing chasm. He dug up and found ly-
ing about great number of skeletons,
which were in fair state of preserva-
tion, the heads of all being alike, very
large over the eyes and receding and
almost fat toward the back of the
head, jaws well developed, but front
upper and lower teeth short and sharp.
The ruins show the people to have
been workers in stone, some fragments
of work in turquoise being found.
Every available foot of land had once
been cultivated. The region, although
little heretofore has been known about
it, is very accessible, and will no doubt
become an interesting resort for travs
elers
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10
THE TELEPHONE NUISANCE.

How a Man Got Rid of NeiChbors Who
Wanted to Use His Phone.
"a business friend of mine has
finally succeeded in ridding himself of q
great nuisance" said Earnest T. Ed
Southern, to the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. "His Office happens to be on a
floor in building where there are a
large number of tenants, but no other
telephones besides his own. The re-
suit is he has been for months bored to
death by telephone deadbeats, many
of whom have used his telephone
great deal more than he has. The
nuisance got so bad at last that it was
quite usual to have two visitors wait
ing for each other at the phone. He
tried various devices for long time,
but finally took the company into his
confidence and got them to give him
new number, but not to change the
plate on the phone. He specially noti-
fed central on no account to connect
anyone who called up the old number.
The scheme worked like charm. For
a day or two the nuisance was in
creased by the opportunities of pa
irons of his telephone and their indig-
nant protests when they failed to Sc
cure connection. 1t did not take long,
however, for them to realize that the
telephone was of no further use to
them, and the way my friend echoed
their protestations and lamentations
was most interesting. He has the tele-
phone all to himself now, and is not
troubled in any way"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10
THEY KEEP POND WATER CLEAR
Goldfish and Sunfish Are Terrors to Green
Scum and Wigglers.

Scum and Wigglers.
Fish have their uses to humanity
over and above serving as food material
or as unwilling caterers to the sport of
the fisherman, says the New York
Sun. Although it may seem odd so to
speak of them, they often are as indis-
pensable to a country place as dog or
cat.
If that country place happens to be
one that is supplied with running wa
ter, and this is used for ornament in
ponds or fountains, two things are pret-
ty sure to bother the owner.
One is the well-known green scum
which spreads over the waters of ponds
and fountain basins. When its growth
begins the plant is pretty. 1t starts
from the bottom, as soon as the sun
gets high, in May or June, and sends
upward a delicate, graceful, wavy
thread of vivid green. Until it reaches
the surface it remains pretty, but once
there it spreads along and rots, and is
soon offensive in several ways.
The other nuisance from standing
water, even when it is often renewed
and directly from the springs, is mos
quitoes. The wigglers grow there.
The remedy for both these troubles
is fish, and the two kinds that will cure
them happen to be the two most desira-
BILE forother reasons.
Goldfish will keep the green scum
from growing; and yellow perch, or, as
they are generally called, sunfish, will
destroy the mosquito wigglers.
The sunfish one has to catch, but the
goldfish can be bought two for quar-
ter in the fish and bird stores of the
city
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Routine Business Transacted at the
Regular Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
common council of Dalles city was held
| at the council chambers, Saturday
evening, April 3, Mayor Menefee and
Councilmen Kuck, Wood, Thompson,
Ross Champlin and Nolan being
present.
The finance committee by Nolan re-
ported that there was $500 belonging
to the general fund of the city in the
| hands of the treasurer that was not re-
| quired for immediate demands aud
could be Loaned. On motion the COM
mittee was given further time to re.
port and recommend what disposition
should be made of the fund.
The committee on streets and public
property, to whom was referred the petit
tion of II. w. French asking for laying
sewer and gutter, asked for further time
in which to report, and the request was
granted.
The judiciary committee by Thomp-
son reported recommending that
enforced.
With reference to the numbering of
of buildings, the committee on fire and
water recommended that the number
ing of houses be suspended until the
streets have been labeled, whereupon
the marshal was instructed to stop the
numbering of houses until further
| notice.
Ordinance No. providing for the
numbering of buildings, was placed on
its final passage and not receiving
majority vote was declared lost.
E. Schanno appeared personally be.
fore the council, and applied for addi-
tienal apparatus for the hook and ladder
company. The application was re-
ferred to the committee on fire and
water.
The special committee appointed to
look after the collection of road taxes
reported that they had conferred with
the county judge, and asked for further
time, which was granted.
COnSlQeraGlOn OF Glo OrQlndDce IL
censing drug stores to sell liquor in
bottles was postponed until a special
meeting to be held on Saturday even
ing, April 10, and motion prevailed
that when the council adjourn it ad-
journ to that date.
The matter of labelling streets and
numbering buildings was referred to
the committee on streets and public
property, with power to act.
The question of ridding the city of
surplus dogs was taken up and dis
cussed at some length, and the mar.
shall was instructed to enforce the dog
ordinance. The recorder was author
lied TO have the same published in the
city official paper.
The claim of NJ. A. Moody for $50
was laid over until the next meeting.
Monthly reports of the marshal, re-
corder and city treasurer were read and
placed on file, and the bills recon-
mended in the marshal's report were
ordered paid.
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From Monday,supailv.

Mrs. Chapman went to Portland to-
day.
s. G. Blackaby, of Yakima, is visit
ing old friends in the city.
J. A McArthur's children are con-
fined TO the house with measles.
VIC. Brock, cashier of the Sherman
county bank, was in the city yesterday
en- route to Portland.
G. D. Woodwork, of Sherman
county, was in the city today en- route
to his fruit farm near Hood River.
J. T. Peters went down the river on
the Regulator this morning to look
after his lumber and wood interests.
The west bound overland was de-
layed six hours yesterday on account
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-04-10
MIR. CoRBErI,s CASE.
j. Thornburn Ross Says He Will Be Seat.
ed as Senator

Wallace McCamant and J. Thorn
burn Ross, who haye been champion
ing Mr.. Corbetts 5 cause in Washington,
have returned to Portland, and are
well satisfied with the service they
have rendered their chief To the
7 Telegram Mr.. Loss expressed himself
as being very sanguine that the United
States senate will seat Mr.. Corbett,
that body now being greatly absorbed
with the tariff question that desidera-
tum may not be reached till the winter
session, but Mr.. Corbett's seating is
almost an assured fact in Mr.. Ross
mind. Mr.. Corbett'5 credentials, ac-
companied by Mr.. McCamant's brief,
the latter which is said to be very
elaborate document-upon which ex-
Senator Edmunds, one of the most
profound constitutional lawyers n the
country, highly complimented Mr.. Nc
Camant-are now In the hands CT the
senate committee on elections and
privileges. Mr.. Ross says that he
most certainly expects q favorable, if
not an unanimous, report on Mr.. Cor
belts seating from that committee.
when we first reached Washing
ton," remarked Mr.. Ross, 1--WE en-
countered a very unkindly sentiment
with reference to the seating of MIR.
Corbett. This we soon discovered to
rest in the fact that false reports had
reached the senators, as we'll as the
Eastern press, with reference to the
contingency that rendered it iucum-
bent upon Governor Lord to make the
appointment. First, we learned that
the legislature of Oregon was held up
in order that Mr.. Corbett might sue
cead MIR. Mitchell. Another report
that reached US, and which we had
much difficulty in running down for
the purpose of changing the public
sentiment, was that Mr.. Mitchell, be-
fore the adjournment of the legisla-
ture. and his following, had submitted
10 frst-class names for that body to
select from, and the ex-senator would
Withdraw from the field.
This was news to us, and while we
placed no credeuce in the report, we
wired to Senators Simon, Selling and
Mackay for enlightenment upon this
point. Their reply was that no such
measure of compromise had come from
the Mitchell forces. but that. on the
contrary, the anti Mitchell members
of the house and senate had made ad-
vances of that nature, which were. re-
pulsed. This telegram 1 exhibited to
Senator Hanna and several of his col
leagues, and their sentiment with re-
spect to the seating of Mr.. Corbett at
once underwent a radical change. AS
1 understand it, the president even
favors the seating of Mr.. Corbett un-
der existing circumstances.
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An Unique Design.

When the question of forming the
Pacific jurisdiction of the Woodmen
Circle was being discussed at St. Louis
in the recent meeting Of the Grand
Circle, one of the speakers remarked
that it was time to separate the
sheep from the goats" and judging
from subsequent results, there was a
separating of the flocks, the sheep
uniting with the Pacific jurisdiction.
This remark however impressed itself
upon the "bolters," and when they
adopted design for the seal of their
lodge, there appeared inside the circle
on which was inscribed "Grand Circle
of the Pacific Jurisdiction, W. of W."
the picture of brook running between
two trees, and under one tree are two
sheep, while under the other one are
three goats, indicating that the tiocks
have been separated.
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"This is the way 1 long have
sought:
And mourned because 1 found it
not"
Has been the peon of joy and salts
faction OF many traveller, who after
weary days of unpleasant experience
with this, that or the other line, settles
himself for comfortable ride from
Minneapolis or st. Paul to Chicago or
Milwaukee in one of the elegant
coaches of the Wisconsin Central
Lines. Then again the inspired line
Of the poet come to mind as he seats
himself at the table in the dining car
on this same Wisconsin Central and
finds himself served with the best meal
at reasonable price. For particulars
address Geo. S. Batty. General Agent,
246 Stark st. Portland, Or, or Jas. G..
Pond, General Passenger Agent, Mil
waukee, Wis, or apply to your nearest
ticket agent#
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but after firing several shots at them
and calling to his assistance number
of bystanders Mr.. Wiley gathered them
all into the cooler, and they were each
fined SO by Recorder Phelps this
morning.
A very pleasant party was given at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. b.
Cushing last night, it being q joint
celebration of The birthdays of Miss
Mamie Cushing and Mr.. Chas. Clark.
A number of the friends of the young
folks were present, and the evening
was devoted to singing and the dispos-
ing of lunch.
An effort is being made to have "a
Night in Bohemia put on in The
Dalles at some early date by a COM
pany composed of Portland's best tai
ent. The Elks lodge has been invited
to take hold of the matter, and if it
does, theater goers may rest assured
that the entertainment will be first
class in every respect.
The 10th anniversary of Mrs. c. M.
Donnell was celebrated at the resi-
dence of her daughter. Mrs. G. j..
Crandall, last Saturday, when a num-
Der of ladies congregated and spent
the afternoon with their aged friend,
in pleasant conversationand rehears-
ing the events of the past 80 years
that Mrs. Donnell has spent in The
Dalles.
Work has begun on the Labor Ex-
changes new building on Jefferson
street, between First and Second.
The buildings is to be 40xG0 feet two
stories high, and is to be used for a
store and warehouse. The Exchange
contemplate completing the building
in time to handle this years crop, or
so much thereof as may be entrust d
to their care. The location selected is
convenient one, being close to the
o. R. & N. depot and also wit. n
reach of the d. 2. & A. n. dock.
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A Neat Calendar.

There are many varieties OF calen'
dars being distributed this year. Some
are works of art but large, while
others are small, neat and handy. To
the latter class belong the ones being
handed out in this section by the Wis
consin Central lines. They are just
the size for the desk and may be had
by addressing Mr.. Jas. c. Pond, G o.
eral Passenger Agent. Milwaukee,
Wis, or Mr.. Geo. S. Batty, Gen1
Agent, 246 Stark ST.. Portland, Or.
The Wisconsin Central trains run be-
tween St. Paul or Minneapolis, and
Milwaukee or Chicago and close con-
nections are made with all trains to
and from these points. Its dining car
service is strictly what posted travellers
want and prices are very moderate.
Your nearest ticket agent will provide
you tickets on application over this
favorite routex
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of the wreck on the Short Line in
Idaho.
S. L. Brooks came home Saturday
evening from Portland, where he had
been the past six weeks superintend-
ing the repairs to the Dalles City and
Regulator.
Latty Booth was taken seriously i'll
vest erday. and is reported in pre-
carious condition, having suffered
from number of severe hemorhages
yesterday and today.
From all parts of the state the re-
port comes that the surplus cattle are
all being brought up and shipped out,
so that there is likely to be marked
advance in the price of cattle during
the present year.
This morning J. H. Cradlehaugh re-
turned from visit to Baker City.
Mr.. Cradlehaugh believes Baker is de-
stined to become the greatest mining
center in the Northwest. 1t will GER
tainly become the Denver of Oegon,
he says.
Last Saturday Richard Brookhouse
was thrown from horse at his farm on
Eight. Mile and hao his right leg
broken below the knee. DR.. Hollister
reduced the fracture, and Mr.. Brook
house is resting as easily as could be
expected.
Mr.. Michael, manager of the new
furniture store, left on the Regulator
for Portland this morning. During
his absence from the city for the next
three weeks, Mr.. ferlman, who ar
rived here Saturday, will have charge
of the store.
The New York World has made
calculation and estimates that the
Corbett-Fitzsimmon fight cost 81, 7OO,-
600. That is about what the Inaugural
tion cost. Presidential lnaugurations
and prize fights come high, but the
people must have them.
The Morrow county sheep-shearers
have caught on to the proposed raise
in the price of wool, and want a cor
responding increase in pay for shear
ing, consequently they haye held
meeting and fixed the price of shearing
at six cents head, an advance of one
cent over last years price.
The new tollgate house, al. the sum-
init of the Blue mountains, on the
Woodward road, built last summer and
designed for summer hotel, collapsed
from the great weight of the snow on
the roof sometime during the winter.
The condition of the building was re-
ported in Milton by trappers that
wintered near there. The same
authority vouches for information that
there is at least Is feet of snow on the
summit of the mountains in that vicin-
ity.
Last Saturday night G. L. Phillips,
deputy exalted ruler, installed the
newly elected officers of Cascade Lodge,
No. 303, B. P. o. E. Elks. After being
installed Exalted Ruler J. S. Fish ap-
pointed the following officers: II. L
Lonsdale, esquire; Grant Mays, inner
guard; c. L. Phillips chaplain. When
the installation ceremonies were con-
cluded the lodge was treated to hand
some lunch donated by the Umatilla
house, that was duly appreciated by
the entire herd.
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TROUBLE ANTICIPATED.
The Fishermen will Probably Caus
Trouble on the Lower River

The Fishermen will Probably Cause
Trouble on the Lower River.
The fishing season opens on April
10, and there are prospects that are
not favorable for harmonious action
between Gamers and fishermen on the
lower river. The Portland Tribune
is informed by j. S. McKane, an old
time fisherman, that the Gamers have
settled on cents pound for fish and
that the fishermen will not work fer
less than At cents. This means that
the fishermen will not fish and the
cannerymen will not can this season
unless one or the other gives in.
Mr.. McKane says that the co-opera-
tion cannery cannot employ all the
union fishermen and there are many
who are obliged to work in order to
support themselves and families. There
are about 200 men in the cooperation
Institution out of about 5000 fishermen,
yet it appears to be the intention of
the miaority to stop work unless the
price demanded is paid. The cooper
ative caunery puts the price at Al cents,
but the fishermen must wait until the
season is oyer and the pack disposed of
and then take dividend of the money
left after the expenses and claims are
paid. Many of the fishermen cannot
afford to wait. and if some one does
not advance money they will have to
look elsewhere for support.
Cannerymen claim that last years
pack has not been disposed of yet, and
if crowded TOO hard they will have to
suspend business; that they cannot af-
ford to pay the price demanded. Trou-
BILE greater than that of last year is
expected, as the hard times will COM
pei many to fish in the face of the
threats of others to prevent fishing at
all hazards.
THE DALLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Far fI,a n,o A
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Officers Elected

Saturday afternoon was the date of
the annual election OF directors for the
Dalles, Portland & Astoria Navigation
Co., and the following gentlemen were
selected as directors of the company
for the ensuing year: II. Glenn, j. T.
Peters, ]. P. McInerny, L. E. Grove,
M. T. Nolan, E. NJ. Williams aud S.
L. Brooks. At a meeting of the direc-
tors held Saturday evening Il. Glenn
was elected president of the company,
M. T. Nolan vice president and G. L..
Phillips secretary.
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Do Not Neglect Your Eyes.

Many suffer from poor eyesight who
could be relieved, but neglect to have
their vision corrected in time to save
or improve the sight, and as age creeps
on they are afflicted with blindness or
blurred vision instead of having strong
bright eyes. Do not deceive yourself.
If you have defective sight. do not pro-
crastinate, but have your eyes attended
to at once, and thus save yourself
great pain and suffering in old age.
Good vision is boon to be cherished.
DR.. Lannerberg, Office in Vogt block,
will examine your eyes free of charge&