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People's voice., 1897-11-18

J. A. Ryland Of Falls township, was
in town Tuesday and left sl2S.66 with
the county treasurer for taxes.
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Stole an Editors Overcoat.

Another guest arrived at the hotel
Fitzgerald this morning. He was
sent up from the recorders court
charged with the crime of larceny in
q dwelling. When brought before the
recorder this morning he waived ex-
animation and was bound over to
appear before the next grand jury in
sum of 5000 90 bail.
1t appears from what could be learn
ed of the case that the man who gives
his name as G F. Johnson, arrived in
the city few days ago and put up at
the Umatilla House where he met Edi-
tor Turner. of the Dufur Dispatch, who
was staying at the same hotel. John
son apparently took a liking to q. S.
Turner and kept continually hanging
around and following him. Some time
yesterday johnson took Turner's over
coat and put it on, but was seen by
Turner and told to take it off, which
he did. Some time during the even
ing the overcoat was missing and
Policeman Wiley was called in and
soon located his man with the over
coat on in the Keystone saloon, on the
corner of Court and Main streets.
When Johnson was brought before the
recorder this morning. he acknowledge
ed having the coat, but claimed that
he was drunk and had no intention of
stealing it. The manner in which he
waived examination looked as if he
was very familiar with such proceed
ings.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25
THE AGE OF THE PEARL.

Probably the Oldest Precious stone
Known to the Ancients.
The pearl is the one gem that comes
to us perfect from the hand of nature,
and to this it's great antiquity as
gem is largely due, says the Popular
Science Monthly. Precious stones
whose beauty and brilliancy depend on
polishing and cutting would naturally
be discovered and utilized. The discov-
cry of the diamond probably dates
within historic times. Though known
earlier, it was not generally included
among the gem treasures of royalty
even as late as the seventh century. The
modern cutting of diamonds in regular
facets was invented as recently as 1456.
Indeed, it is quite probable that the
pearl was the first gem known and
treasured by prehistoric man-since
the search for food must have been the
first occupation of the earliest race
and the shining pearl would thus have
been discovered in river mussels if not
in marine oysters. Certain it is that
the Old Testament and the ancient writ
ten history allude to pearls, and that
remoter evidence is found on the tombs
and excavated cities in still earlier
eras. The Egyptians, Babylonians and
Assyrians held the pearl in an esteem
verging on reverence.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25

An amusing and exciting inci6 ent
occurred at the steam boat landing
this morning just as the be ats were
about to leave. 1t appears that a
couple by the name of Wickman, had
some trouble and separated as result
up last night for the purpose of taking
the two children, but the mother
started to take them to Portland on
the morning boat. When she was
suddenly stopped by some one grab
bing the girl and boy. 1t did not take
her very long to size up the situation.
for quick as flash she let drive with
her right and upper cut her husband
with the left, he was not very slow
either as the last seen of him was
going up the incline at breakneck
pace with child in each arm
Shortly after this occurrence and
just 'about the time Sheriff Driver
usually frees himself from the arms OF
Morpheus knocking was heard at
his front door, Immediately man with
two children rushed into the room,
asking the protection of the law. The
sheriff rubbed his eyes and had just
asked what was the matter, when a
woman came in. She did not stop to
knock or observe any of the rules of
etiquette, but commenced work on the
stranger in real earnest and would have
him had not Tom stepped
in and received few blows in order
to stop the fracus. After both parties
had cooled down sufficiently to tell
them tales of woe, the sheriff decided
that neither one was fit to have the
care and custody of the children
nor the protection of the law, so
ordered them out of his house and tolo
them that his house was no athletic |
club, sustained for the purpose of car
rying on contests in the manly art OF |
self defense, |
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HIGH PRICE EXPECTED
Bright outlook for oregon and Washing
ton Cattlemen.

ton CattIemen.
Oregon cattla stand to bring b. tier
prices next spring than during the
past season. Cattle suyers are T. l
portions of the state, not so much for
the purpose of making immediate pur-
bases, as to take in the situation and
learn what number Of cattle can be
had when wanted next spring. Nearly
all the 2-year-olds in Eastern o On
we're sold last summer at good prices.
Next spring and summer the den and
or young cattle will be in excess OF
he supply, and prices are considered
= sure to advance materially over the
q 'tations of last summer.
Reports from the ranges are, thus
FAR. very sat ftctory. No severe
weather has yet teen encountered in
Eastern Oregon, and late rains have
h, ought out the new grass. In Una.
tilla county tt ere has been light fall
of snow, from two to six inches, that
proves beneficial alike to the farmers
and soockmen. in Crook county there
has been an unusual amount of rain,
and the immense ranges are in excel
lent condition. The weather there
now is cold, and VOW to limited ex-
tent would be good thing. There is
plenty of hay for use in case of neces-
-ity, but those VINO keep an eye on the
weather predict an early spring with
ont any intervening cold-snap of any
gre t extent.
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The Correct View

William Dunbar, who was implica-
ted in the notorious Nat Blum smug-
Cling case, and who about nine years
ago surreptitiously left here for China
to evade the penalty attached to his
offense, is in Hong Kong coming
money. 1t is said to be in legitimate
business. The report also states that
the friends of Dunbar will endeavor
to have the United States authorities
commute his sentence to a fine. He is
willing to pay large fine if he could
come back to Goods country" he
could use some of the money he has
made in "legitimate business" and sat-
isfy the law. AS Mr.. Dunbar and Chi.
nese have been working hand in hand
for years past, let the good work go on.
Let him continue with them, or
come back and pay the exact penalty
for his crime, but we'll wager nickle
that in a short while he'll be "res-
pected" citizen of our commonwealth.
Time will ltell-.Prineville Review.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25
A Bowling Contest.

A bowling contest between the club
bowlers and bowlers from The Umatilla
house alleys has been arranged and
will take place during the next few
days. During the contest sixteen
games will; be bowled. eight on the
club alleys and eight on the Umatilla
House alleys. Games will be bowled
on the club alleys Christmas day and
next Monday. The games on the
Umatillt House alleys will be held on
next Wednesday and Thursday even
ing at o'clock. The memb bers of the
two teams are as follows: Club team,
Bradshaw, Tolmie. o. 8irgfeld. Vic
Sampson, Phillips. Umatilla House
team: Maetz. VIM. Birgfeld, Este
benet, G. Frank and Benton.
The members of the Umatilla House
team are now practicing on the club
all US in order to familiarlze them
selves " ith the clubs bowling. This
contest promises to be the event of the
year with bowlers. The opposing
teams are evenly matched and ten
better towlers conid not be selected.
The men are putting in some hard
licks getting into shape. 1t looks as
if some records should be broken dur
ing the contest, but that will be diff
ficult thing to do as the club alleys
have record of so, while the Una
tilla house alleys have 4 record of S4
and it was only the other day that a
score of 80 was made on them.
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TO SUBSCRIBERS.

During the past two years o
extreme oull times the Times
Mountaineer has been sent reg
ularly to a great many who nc
doubt appreciate the paper, but
who have not been called upon
for a settlement of their sub
scription. During those years
we have endeavored to keep the
paper going without calling up
on delinquents, knowing that
money was difficult to get; but
now that times have improved
we feel that our patrons should
not only settle all arrearages,
but pay their subscription one
year in advance. We have trust
ed many of you one and two
years, and feel that a return of
the compliment is due. You
are therefore urgently requested
to pay up back subscriptions and
one year in advance, which will
entitle you to the Times-Moun-
taineer and the Webfoot Planter
one year as a premium.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25

Ruthyn Turner, of Corvallis, writes
from Skagway. that he is about to starr
on a trip over the Chilcoot pass and
that he intended to go to the mines on
the ice, He gives the following ad
vice:
"You say that Corvallis will send a
number of men to Alaska in the spring
Well, l don't know who they are. bur
If they are my friends 1 am sorry for
them. Most men fail to consider thai
when they start for the mines they are
..basing a chance, and they make n,
allowance for the hardships they ar
TO undergo when on the journey to tn,
heart of Alaska. Many of them mus
suffer the agonies of the damned
But let them come; experience Is tn
best of teachers, hope them ever
success, knowing full we'll that man.
will regret the move. Remember tina
here are many lies in the paper re
sarding Alaska"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25
Fruit Growers Convention.

j. G Woodwork, general freight
agent OF the y. R. & N. Co., has issued
a circular to agents of the company
calling attention to a coming event OF
interest.
This is the annual convention of the
Fruit Growers Association which will
be held IN Portland, January 10 to 13
inclusive, and special rate of one and
One-ffth fare has been authorized by
the passenger department on the Ger
tificate plan.
Exhibits of this convention will b,
transported by freight without chare.
over the o. II. & N. Co.'S lines and
necessary the o. r. & N. will try t.
arrange with the express company for
one-half rate on exhibits.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged and incidentally thers will be
full discussion of market a ,d trans
portation conditions, the relation of
Oregon and California fruit in the
Eastern markets, tie alle 1ged 6isad-
vantage of the Oreron ship er h; rea-
son of The or rsanization in faver of
California and the BE- st netto of re-
moving the sane.
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Taken for q smurgler.

The editor of this paper has been
working on the New Years edition for
the last two weeks and is in Portland
at the present time The other MORN
lug when he went to Portland, :Tith
two grips full of cuts, be was met by
stranger at the Unior Depot who re-
quested MIR. Douthit to go into a Ri
vate room in the building and at the
same time grabbing the two grips.
Being somewhat surprised at this
mode of proceeding the stranger was
asked what he meant and Immediately
opened his coat and showed his au' hor-
ity as a custom inspector. That was
enough for Douthit, who Immediately
succumbed to the inevitable and did
as requested. After being admitted
to the room the stranger opened one
of the grips and finding lot of cuts
stood in amazement and said, "why,
thought you had grip full If opium
cans, you may go now, 1 won't examine
the other grip" "All right" replied
Douthit, 'l'll just speak to Black about
this" but the deputy custom inspector
begged so hare that he was let off.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25
The Only Execution.

The Punxsutawney Spirit tells Of an
old gentleman in Jefferson county, Pa,
who had worn the judicial ermine of an
associate judge for ten years. One day
he was asked by an old acquaintance
if he had ever been consulted by the
court while on the bench. ''Never but
once" said the judge. "Only once in
ten years!" exclaimed the friend. "1t
must have been a very important case"
"Oh, no." replied the ex-associate, sit
was not a question of vital Importance.
It was one day when the court had been
in session about ten hours, and had
sat there and dreamed and dozed, and
scarcely realized what was going on.
During 1ull in the proceedings, just be
fore court adjourned, his honor turned
to ME and said in a sort of sympaIneIic
way: Isn't that seat pretty hard|
I admitted that it was, and that was
the only time in ten years that the
court ever asked my opinion about any
thing"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25

ri t,..t. H.,
aim. This morning as. the lamp +" ten
der was making his rounds. looking
after the lights, he found that one OF
the globes from a lamp on Alvord
avenue had been punctured by the
noiseless implement. Marshal Lauer
has been considerably annoyed OF late
by people complaining about the use
of the air gun in the city limits, and
he says that if he catches any one VIC
lating the law with these guns he will
prosecute them to the full extent Of
the law. a small boy was seen the
other day to take deliberate aim at a
cow and shoot her between the eyes.
If the bullet which is the size of pea
had struck the animal in the eye it
would have made the eve blind.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25
HABITS OF soME PRESIDENTS.
VI Recent Years Mono Save ARTHUR Paid
| Attention to Society

Of Recent Years None Save Arthur Paid
Attention to Society
Gen. Grant brought, the camp into
the white house, says Harper's Maga-
zine. Mr.. Hayes had lived at Wash
ington as representative at hotel6r
clearinghouse. Gen. Garfield; had
settled in the capital in house of his
own, and had enjoyed the kind of social
life that may be had anywhere in this
country and that runs to literary clubs
that are formed to facilitate the escape
of unpublished manuscripts. To en-
courage talent and literary ambition
was great pleasure of the president,
whose murder cut short the term that
would have been marked with more
geniality and agreeable talk than is
usual at the white house. Mr.. Arthur
brought city manners and customs
with him. People who did not know
him were greatly mistaken in him.
There had been a good deal of refine
ment and elegance in Mr.. Arthur's
home, and its influence made the white
house more of n social center than
it had been before or than it has
been since. Then came Mr.. Har-
rison who had passed six years in the
senate and a Washington boarding
house, and Mr.. Cleveland, who went to
the capital a bachelor, having lived
most of his life in apartments in Buff
falo business block.
None of these men adopted the man
ners and customs of court life, with the |
exception OF Mr.. Arthur, who insisted |
that those with whom he came in con-
tact should pay his Office respect some
thing more than the formal decent re-
spect of good manners. The rest knew |
of the rules which Washing |
ton society had laid down for its own
and their guidance, and which were as
as the various interests that |
and frequently modified them.
Moreover, they have seemed to care
good deal less. They or their wives or
their secretaries studied up the neces.
sary regulations that govern the inter
:ourse between the head of the nation
and the diplomatic representatives Of
foreign powers. And, although Mr.
Jefferson insisted on taking out to
Inner what woman he would, regard
ess Of her husbands rank, modern
presidents have done their best to OBJ
'erve the proprieties in this respect.
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A Gentle Reminder.

Senator McBride,' Representatives
Ellis and Tongue can present their
friends at the capitol city with some
delicious Hood River apples on Christ
mas. A box of the famous Hood
River apples has Teen sent to each
member of the delegation. The Baker
City Republican very appropri tely
emarks: Some ortland gentlemen,
who probably desire to refresh in
he minds of the elegation their ap-
petite for Office, and thereby hasten
ppointments, recently instructed W.
I. Baker to forward. at their expense,
box of choicest Hood River apples to
sch of the delegation in Washington.
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THAT RAILROAD TO PENDLEToN
1t is Coming Right Along Over the
Mountains From Yaquina Bay.

1t is Coming Right Along Over the
Mountains From Yaquina Bay.
Articles of incorporation of the Ore
gon Central, and Eastern Railroad
were fled at Corvallis, Wednesday
under the new name of the Corvallis
& Eastern Railroad, says the East
Oregonian. The capiral stock i 81
coo, LOCO, with its general Office at Al.
bany, Or. The object is to secure
funds to prosecute the extension OF
the road to Snake river. The money
is all promised by Hammond. who re-
tains control, and states that corstruc-
ton will commence on the completion
of the Astoria road probably in jan
uary. Supplementary articles are be-
ing prepared to cover the line to
Prineville and on to Pendleton.
This road, when completed, will
open up 4 large tract of country
hitherto almost inaccessible on account
of distance from railroad transporta-
ton. P.'ineville is the center of one
of the richest farming and grazing
districts in the state. The line from
Prineville to Pendleton will pass
through a productive country, now
comparatively undeveloped.-Ex.
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of the wheat manipulations OF the
white city position secured in six
months, ard'he controls thirty million
dollars already. His syndicate is buy
ing wheat right and left, and already
has at least 10000 bushels on hand.
Letter is the man who says wheat will
go to 81 90 a bushel, and of course he
will do his best to bring the price up,
but the affair is now gambling one,
and if the price does go up some, the
holder. of wheat had tetter not wait
too long.
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YertiSeQ:
To Whom 1t May Concern.

All persons are hereby warned to
not extend credit to, Mrs. Martha
M. " ickham OF my account, as sh'
has deserted my home, and will no
be responsible for, or pay any ds5t>
contrated by her.
p q N-ICUuAM
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

Came to my place Lone well farm, or
Dutch Flat, four head Of cattle, three Of them
two year olds Is black and two of them red; the
yeariing Is red. mo visible brand, but ear
marks as follows: Two of them with split in
left with right ear cut on, one with right ear
cut of and one with left ear split
Also came to my place August ], one mare
about three years old with blaze in face no
brand visible. I want the owner to prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
The mare came August 1, and the cattle came
Nov. /, 1897.
R. F. WIcKHAM.
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r. F. " ICKHAM.

Kelsay Porter, who was recently
hanged in La Grande, uttered the fol
lowing just before he passed int
eternity: This is my last request or
-arth. The real cause Of my trouble
is the way children are RAISED to tr,
and live too easy, regardless of tht
law of justice and right. Parents.
please raise your children with prin.
ciple that will defend their character
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Air Guns And Small Boys.

The air guu has arrived and come
% stay. Every other small boy has
un on his shoulder, and every object
that comes With his range of vision
is Immediately made an object of his
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the Chris mas dinner 1T the Baldw win
Restaurant:
Oyster. Ok Tail
FISH.
Fried Salmon.
ENTREES.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Boiled OK
Tongue, Cold Ham, Chicken Fricisse,
Oyster Patties, Pigs Head Sour Krout.
ROAST.
Beef, Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce,
Pig with Apple Sauce, Veal Outlets
Dreaded.
VEGETABLES.
Sweet Potatoes, Boiled Cauliflower,
creamad Asparagus. Stewed Corn,
Green Peas, Lobster Sailed.
FRUIT.
Oranges and Bananas.
CONFECTIONERY.
Almond and Walnuts.
PUDDINGS.
Egg Fruit, Cream Sauce, English Plum,
Hard Sauce.
PIES
Mince, Apple, Cream, Peach.
CAKES.
White Frosting, Fruit, Jelly Roll,
Cocoanut, Lady Fingers, Cup Cake.
Coffee. Tea. Milk.
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Handkerchief sale at A. M. viii
liams & Co. One hundred dozen EN-
broidered linen handkerchiefs going
at one price, 124 cests each.
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Keep this in your mind. you can ge
better bargains at Van Norden's stor.
than any place this side of Portlandx
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CONNER cling MONDAY. &c. Goth the
Gamers OF the Regulator L inc will
cortland at 6 A. NJ.
W. c. ALLAwAY,
Gen. Agent.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Auny.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor. take NoTo-
Bac, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or si. Cure guaran-
iced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-12-25

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in The Dalles oostotfice un.
called for December q, 1897. Persons
calling for these letters will lease
give date on which they were ad-
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BORN.

RAY-In this city. December 10. to the wife
Walter Ray, a daughter,
ARBUCKLE--In this city. Dec. 10, to the wift
OF W. II. Arbuckle, q daughter.
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CHRISTINA, dinner.

The following is tn hill OF fare for
the Chris mas dinner 1T the Baldwin
Restaurant:
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State OF Oregon
county Of Wasco
I, II. NJ. Beall, Cashier IT the above-named
bans, do solemny swear that The above statement
is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief
H. NJ. BEALL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2Sd
day OF December, 1897.
FRANK MENEFEE,
Notary Public for Oregon
Correct-Attest:
JNO. SCHNECK.
GEO: a: LIEsE; Directors.
ED. NJ WILLIAMS, J
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(From Fridays DaiIy.)


K. Mcleod is in from Kingsley.
James j. Lewis, of Mosier. is in the
city.
Pease & Mays will close their store
Saturday.
J. A. Fordice is spending the holi-
days in the city.
NJ. A. Moody returned last night
from Portland.
Hon. E o. Mccoy came down from
Wasco this morning.
w. s. Neece. of Moro, is re- istered
1T the Umatilla House.
The foot ball game has been post
poned until New Years day.
John Hampshire returned last night
from two weeks trip to San Fran
cisco.
Ray W Logan came from Portland
last night, and will spend the holidays
with his father, DR.. Hugh Logan.
The Times-Mountaineer wishes 3
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all its readers and friends.
Some of the property owners on
Second street are contemplating put
ting in stone crossing from French's
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white Star Line Notice.
Until further notice the passenger
fares bet 1een The Dalles and Portland
will be as follows:
One way. y.......-...... FIFTY CENTS
j. S. BOOTH,
If General Agent
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mo. of Bank, S441.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OFTHE
FRS NATIONAL BANK,

At The Dalles, in the State of Oregon, at the
close of business, December Is, 1897.
RESuIJRCES.