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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
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The following bills were audited and
A FOOLISH IDEA.
Some Talk of Throwing the Fire Engine
out of Service and thus Gripping
the Department. :


the Deparcment.
Some of our people seem inclined
to take false step toward economy
since the recent fire, by throwing the
engine out of service. The new
system certainly proved almost capa-
BILE, in Sunday evenings blaze, to cope
with any ordinary fire hut it should
be considered that along with. the
streams thrown from the fire plugs
two powerful streams was thrown
from the company shops and the en-
CINE and without these two the flames
might not have been SO easily con-
trolled.
1t should also be reconsidered that
every part of the city is not as we'll
provided with fire protection as is the
particular place where the last fire
broke out and in some instances it is
almost impossible to put out fire with
out the aid of the engine.
Another matter to be considered is
the increase in insurance rates if the
engine is. thrown out of service, this
alone will soon amount to more to the
property owners of this city than
he trivial expense of keeping COM
petent engineer, and outside of his
wages little would be saved. Without
someone like Mr. Brown to take care
of the carts, hose and other property
of the department, they would soon go
to rack and when needed it would be
found that they were not in shape for
service as they are at present, so that
serious delays would be caused ic get
ting to fire. In fact some one would
have to be employed at a salary almost
equal to that which the engineer is
paid to attend to the carts, hose and
other articles belonging to the fire
department and while the expense
would be but slightly reduced, on the
other hand, these matters would, the
chances are, not be attended to so
well as they are at present.
Any thing that might be done to
build up better, fire protection is
preferable TO reducing our facilities
in this regard and to attempt to
economic in the manner above stated
would be folly. e.,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
Left Vancouver.

The mastering out of the California
volunteers at Vancouver barracks was
finished Tuesday afternoon. In spite
of the morning rain a number of friends
were at the wharf to bid the men good
bye, for since their arrival last
November the men have been very
popular. and made many friends among
the citizens. None of the officers were
able to settle their accounts in time to
leave, but all expect TO be away
before the end of the week. Colonel
Darlington has reported by telegraph
for assignment TO new station, to a
the adjutantant-general of the army.
He will probably be granted the usual
80 days leave of absence, and then
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
NOTICE - FINAL SETTLE
MENT.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
the executor of the estate of Owen Williams
deceased, has duly filed with the Clerk of the
County Court for Wasco County, Oregon, his
final account and report in said estate; and that
the Judge of the above entitled court has duly
fixed Monday, the 9Th day of March, 1899. at two
O'Clock p. M. of said day as the time, and the
county court room in the county court house In
Dalles City, Wasco County, Oregon, as the
place for hearing said final account and report
All persons interested in said estate are hereby
notified to appear at said time and place and
show cause II any there be why said final ac-
count ard report should not in all things be
allowed, ratified and approved, and an order
made duly discharging said executor from fur
ther acting in said trust, and exonoratine him
from further liability hereunder.
c. ]. STUBLING,
Executor of the estate OF Owen Williams, de-
ceased.
Dated this ID day of Februery, 1899.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
Card of Thanks.

wish to express my thanks to the
many friends aud the people of The
Dalles for their Kindness to me and
my family during the sickness and
death of my beloved husband.
MRS. P. JOHNSON and family.
Idaho papers please copy.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
NOTICE-FINAL SETTLE.
MENT.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
has duly fled her final account and report as
adminstratrix of the estate of Hugh NJ Bax-
| ter late of Wasco County, Oregon, and now de-
ceased. with the clerk Of the county court OF
said court has fixed Monday, the 6th day of
March. 1899, at two O'Clock p NJ. OF said day. as
the time. and the county court room, in the
county court house in Dalles City, Wasco
County, Oregon as the place for hearing said
final account and report. All persons inter-
est ed in said estate are hereby notified 10 ap-
pear at said time and place and show cause
il any there be why said report should not in all
things be allowed, ratified, approved and con-
firmed and said administrative discharged and
her bondsme1 eXonorated.
Dated this 3lst day Of January, 1899.
LIZZIE BAXTER,
Administratrix of the estate of Hugh NJ. Bax-
ter, deceased.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Wlnsiow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value
ii uncalculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Wiuslow's.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

Charles Burchtorf has opened shop
in the building formerly occupied by
the steam laundry on Third street
where he is prepared to do all classes
of machine work, bicycle, lock and
gun repairing. He also deals in bicy-
Gle goodsx Phone 40.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
Children For Adoption

One girl babe three tbs; one boy
babe four months; one boy babe
twenty two months; one boy three and
half year and one girl eleven years
They are all bright children, several
homes. are open for older children
1. F. ToBEY,
Supt. Oregon Children's Home Society
6O3 Marquam building,
Portland Oregon.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
BORN.

HADLEY In this city on Thursday evening
February I'd. 1899, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hadley,
a SON.
REED-In this city, on Wednesday, Feb l. to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed, pair OF twins, a
boy and girl.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
Good Wood.

Oak or fir delivered to any part of
the city. Rates reasonable. Call on
F. B. Saunders or give orders on tele-
phone No. II.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

The following school districts, of
Wasco county, have voted special
school tax to be spread upon the tax
clerks nave reported the results to the
county ,clark
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

If anyone were to tell us at the first
of the present week that we would
have an opportunity to enjoy skating
in this section during the present
winter we would be firmly convinced
that his mental faculties were slightly
disarranged. We have the oppor-
tunity, however as is plainly shown
by the numerous persons young and
old who are seen vending their to
and from the sloughs. AS yet our
reporter has not had an opportunity
to get skate on so that he is unable
to comment as to the quality or thick
ness of:the ice. We can safely say,
however. that if the present weather
continues ice men will have well filed
houses.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

Rocky Ridge whiskey is most the
popular brand. For sale by Ben Will
sonx
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

Highest cash price paid for poultry,
by j. A. Carnaby at the American
markets
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
Taxpayers Meeting.

A meeting of The Dalles taxpayers
was neld at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon for the purpose of levying a
school tax to pay the current expenses
for the year and also the interest on
the Indebtedness.
A tax of six mills was levied for the
half mills was levied for the interest
on the Indebted uess making a total
levy of seven and ene-half mills in dis
trict No. u.
The clerk submitted a report of last
years expenses outside of the bonds
and building money which was as fol-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
WAIER 0oMM1ssloNEks mEEr.
Matters of Importance Discussed at the
Last Meet:ne-Bills Ordered Paid.

A meeting of the water commission
ers for Dalles city was held at the
usual place on Tuesday, evening the
following commissioners being pre-.
sent. Messrs. Fish, Seufert, Phirman
Crossen Randall and Bolton
The commission appointed to see
about extending the main on Alvord
and Madison. streets reported that
thew made an examination OF said
premises and recommended that fire
| hydrant only be placed on said streets.
On motion it was ordered that a
| hydrant be placed on streets as above
| named.
J. w. French appeared before the
commission and requested that they
make an extension of the water main
on Second street to the east end of
| the Wasco Warehouse.
The commission decided not to
take immediate action in the matter
further than instructing the secretary
to communicate with the Oregon Iron
& Steel works of Portland as to the
cost of four and six inch cast iron
pipe, and the weight per foot so that
they would know the exact cost of
putting in the above mentioned ex-
tension. .,--
In the matter of The Dalles city
water rent for fire protection the city
is present paying thirty two dollars
per month for the same and as the
commission has made valuable i'm
provements. in the system and has
placed several new dydrants in desir-
able locations it appears to the COM
mission that the former sum was not
sufficient in consideration of the
protection received. II was therefore
ordered that the sum be increased to
sixty dollars per month.
The superintendent handed in the
following report:
Total bank account. 81 400 IS |
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

Monroe Grimes returned from a
trip to Idaho yesterday where he has
been purchasing cattle for the Union
Meat Co He succeeded in purchasing
about two hundred head on this trip,
one hundred of which were shipped
here last night and are being fed at
the stockyards today before being
shipped to Portland. The others will
be shipped as soon as they are needed
by the Meat Co. The stock in that
section are in fine shape, and Mr..
Grimes expects to purchase for his
company during the spring and sum-
mer large number of Idaho cattle.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

Oysters served in any style at tn e
Palace of Sweetsx
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04

The great McEwen and his company
arrived on the overland train last
night and will give performances at
the Vogt for two evenings commenc-
ing tonight. The great features OF
this year, performances is what is
termed Hypnotic Vaudeville. In this
numerous speciatties are introduced
such as juggling club swinging and
like performances while the subjects
are under the influence of hypnosis.
Mr.. McEwan has among his subjects
Miss Grace Maynard who is the great
est cataleptical subject living and
numerous other features which will
make his performances superior to any
that has ever been seen in The Dalles.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
PETITION.

To the Honorable County Court OF wasco
County, Oregon:
we. the undersigned legal voters Of Falls
Precinct Wasco County. Oregon. respectfully
netition your Honorable Board to grant TO
Thomas Bladder. license to sell spurious
one gallon for the term Of one year at the Cas-
ooda I oelrc 0repOn.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-02-04
join his company of the First. infantry

I HUW SIdIIUuUU III OUUH.
| The garrison will hereafter be in
| charge of about Is ren of the Four
teenth infantry, who recently returned
| from Alaska.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
VAGARIES OF ROYAL TASTE.

There is not a royal parsonage but
has his or her more or less startling
yagaries OF taste. Queen Victoria, ac-
cording to Court News, is inclined to
vegeterlanlsm, although her kitchen Is
the greatest establishment of the kind
in Europe, and flesheating Indian SER
wants. who kill their own food In their
apartments at whatever palace or hotel
they happen to be, are never disturbed
in their bloody observances. The prince
of Wales frequently makes a square
meal of snaiis and frogs legs, adding
bottle or so of rare old champaign.
These dishes be enjoys, especially at
Paris, where an extra supply of these
dainties is sure to be on hand upon his
duly announced arrival in the French
capital. William H. prefers wild fowl
to any other meat. His favorite "gour-
mandise" Is said to be thrush hash, a
dish peculiar to the Berlin court, and
when served in this fashion the Kaiser
can tackle as many as four birds with
out apprehension. AS true Teuton,
he never lacks of thirst for good beer
and Rhine wine, and at convivial SEES
sions 1t requires sturdy stomach to
respond to his toast and frequent
personal admonitions without danger
to brains and breeding, for the indi-
yldual thus honored has each time to
empty his glass to the pin. Francis
Joseph OF Austria dotes on veal cooked
with wine. Car Nicholas L. fayors
French cooking, his fayorite being
Mines brandade, formidable concoc-
ton of chopped Goldfish and olive oil.
The Sultan is fond OF eggs, no matter
whether cooked or raw. King Hum
bert Of Italy goes in hearty for frothy
pudings and orcanes, his weakness be-
ing for a preparation OF stepped tea,
egg yoks and sugar in abundance.
Queen Wihelmina OF Holland, a
hearty eater like most OF her loyal
subjects, viii rarely refuse second
helping Of beef a FAnglaise or splced
lamb. She abhors gin, the Dutch ma
'ional drink, but is fond of beer and
Ter German lover, the Prince OF WED.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
THE LITTLE BARE FEET

Little bare feet, sunburned and brou
Patterin', patterin,' up ana down.
Dancin' over the kitchen floor.
Light as foam flakes on the shore.
Right on they go from morn till late
From the garden path ter the ola
front gate;
There haint no music ter me so sweet
As the PATTERN sound of them little
bare feet.
When I mend my nets by the foamiu'
sea-
Them little bare feet trot there with
me,
And shrill little voice lowell say,
Dranpa, spin me yarn terday."
ANA know when my dory comes ter
land,
lhere's a spry little form somewhere
on hand;
And the very fust sound my earsu
meet
ds the welcomin' run of them little
bare feet.
Oh, little bare feet! how deep you've
pressed
Yer prints of love in my worn old
breast! "a
And / sometimes think, when come
ter die,
Twill be lonesome-like in the bv ara
by;
That up in heaven I'll long ter hear
That little child's voice so sweet and
clear:
That even there, on the golden street,
I'll miss the pat of them little bare
feet.
Joe Lincoln In Philadelphia Satur-
day Evening Post.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
LOSS FROM BAD ROADS.
In Some Parts of the Country the Peo-
pie Are Waking Up.

1t has taken long time for the
american people to awaken to the
value OF good and the money loss OF
bad roads. In some parts OF this coun-
try the people have walked up. but in
other parts they are still asleep, or Just
turning over for the second nap. We
are glad to see that on this subject the
Windsor Ledger is wide awake. In a
recent issue it says:
one of our merchants has Just re-
turned from a country where he wit
messed protracted demonstration of
the utility, comfort and pleasure OF
modern roads He is now figuring the
annual loss to his business on account
OF the condition of the roads in BERTHE
county, leading into Winsdor. AS this
gentleman is a level-headed, practical
man, quick to see and take advantage
of anything that will add to his bus
mess or increase the value of his prop
erty, we confidently expect good results
from his Investigations of the subject.
When he sees a good thing he knows 1t
and is not slow to turn it to advantage.
1t is hopeful sign when such men be-
gin to show interest in improved
roads.
We hope that the Windsor merchant
will publish his conclusions when ne
gets through figuring his bad-road
losses. Then the merchants of Ashe-
vile and other cities and towns can
use his figures as basis on which to
calculate their losses from bad roads.
Let us stop Dragging about the super
iority Of America and American insti-
tutions over Europe and its institu-
tons until our public roads are equal
to those OF Europe-Asheville IN. c.
Citizen.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

it, the only occasions on which ladies
appeared at the white house table wert
at the dinners given to the diplomatic
corps and the cabinet officers. Mrs
Semple and her sister were both pres.
ent at the dinner given to the prince
who was son of Louis Philippe OF
France.
The dinner and other attentions
shown to the prince by President Tyler
were in way intended to make
amends for the lack of attention dur
ing Prince de Joinville's first visit to
this country, during President Van
Buren's administration. The prince
came to this country to ascertain, If
possible, the truth of a rumor that the
Dauphin of France, son of Marie An
toinette, had been brought to this
country and was still living in De-
troit.
Mrs. Semple was in Paris after
Louis Napoleon's coup d'etat. She saw
the crowds, but owing to ill-health
was not able to be present at the cere-
mony of baptism of the young prince
imperial, the son of the emperor and
the beautiful Eugene. Mrs. Semple
said that the Empress Eugene was
greatly beloved by the French people,
and that her emotion at the ceremony
endeared her still more to them. AS
the little Prince Eugene was presented
to the bishop of Paris for baptism by
the first marshal of France tears
rained down the mothers face.
From the balcony of her hotel Mrs.
Semple saw the brilliantly Illuminated
ballroom in which the ball was given
that same night in honor of the naming
of the young prince, who was destined
to meet so sad fate in Zululand. The
scene was one of the most gorgeous
that could be imagined. Every ma
ton of the EARTH" said Mrs. Semple,
was represented in those who at
tended. Their costumes were magnif-
cent. Suddenly, far off in the dis
lance, came the sound of 'Vive PEm-
pereur!' 'Vive PEmpressh and the i'm
perial guard came in sight. Behind
them came the carriage, with it's sides
of glass, so arranged that we could
see the emperor and empress within.
The empress wore the costume she had
worn at the church in the morning
blue silk, with ruffles of lace, caught
with diamonds and diamond tira."
Mrs. Semple was in Brooklyn at the
outbreak of the civil war. With TIE
greatest difficulty she made her way to
Richmond, where she met her father
Acting upon his advice she went on to
Williamsburg, where, through her in
fluence, the first hospital for the con-
federate army was established in the
spring of 1861.
Mrs. Semple opened a school for
girls in Baltimore at the close of the
war and lived here for several years.
When the Louis Home was opened in
Washington William w. Corcoran, the
founder of the home, invited her to be-
come his guest there for the remainder
of her life. With the exception of
an occasional visit with friends, Mrs
Semple spends her life at the Louis
Home.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
RICHARD d. EVANS is DYING.

Baraboo, Wis, Dec. Especial to
the Democrat-City Attorney Richard
ID. Evans is very near death with
heart disease and cannot survive. He
Is one Of the republican leaders Of
Sank county, a strong supporter OF
former Congressman La Follette's gu
bernatorial candidacy in the last st''e
convention and was IN direct line for
the next congressional nomination in
this, the Babcock district.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
MAJ. M'GRATH's BODY ARRIVES.
transport zeaIandla Brings Remains
or Wisconsin officer in Port.

San Francisco, Dec. 12.-The trans
port zealandla from Manila has ar
riveG. she has on board the body of
Capt. II. j. McGrath of the fourth cav
airy.
Washington. Dec 12.-Members Of
the congressional delegation received
letters from Gen. Griffin, inviting
them, on behalf of the family OF the
late Maj. Hugh ]. McGrath, who was
killed in the Philippines. to partlci-
pate IN the burial ceremonies in this
city this week. Representative Hedge
Of Iowa, distant relative OF the late
captain, is looking after arrangements
here.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

John Garland Price, who will repre-
sent Alaska in congress, is a lawyer of
Skaguay. He was born in Iowa TWEEN
ty-nine years ago and is an enthusiast
on the subject of Alaska. He settled in
Skaguay in August, 1897, and is conse-
quently one of the oldest pioneers of
the town, as well as one of its most
prominent citizens.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
FUNERAL OF SENATOR HAYWARD
Distinguished Honors Shown Dead Ne
braska Statesman.

Nebraska City, Dec. S.-The funeral
Of the late Senator Hayward was con-
Quoted Thursday afternoon from the
family residence. Members of the bar
attended in body and the remains
were escorted to the cemetery by a
company of the Nebraska national
guard, members of the G. A. r. and a
large concourse OF citizens, Business
was practically suspended during the
time Of the funeral exercises and flags
were at half mast. The remains lay in
state from 10 to 2, and were viewed by
thousands Of people The governor
house at Lincoln was closed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21
OLD TIME MEMORIES
TYLER'S DAUGHTER ON A VISIT
TO BALTIMORE.
MISTRESS OF WHITE HOUSE

Now Lives in Washington and Full of
Interesting Reminiscences-Was in
Paris After Louis Napoleons Coup
and Entertained Prince de Joinville
"A Typical Gentlewoman.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

Rev. Charles M. Sneldon of Topeka,
Kan, who has become known through
his book called In His Steps, is to read
another original and similar story to
his pensioners this winter in place
of the usual evening sermons. This, it
will be remembered, was the way in
which In His Steps was introduced to
the public.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

Robby-Pa this box says Saint Pc
ter has the keys Of heaven has her
Pal believe 80. Robby-Is he the
ianitor up there. papa?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

Mrs. Coils p. Huntington has given
Principal H. B. Frissell OF the Hampton
normal and agricultural institute a
check for $500 for the establishment
in Newport News, Va, of a cooking and
sewing school for colored girls.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

The transport Warren has sailed
from Manila with eight companies Of
the 49th infantry.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

The bishop of London sent thrill
through church circles there recently
by saying in substance that the work
of the devil were badly mixed up with
the city administration.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-21

Rev. Donald Mcleod of the Central
Presbyterian church of Meadville, "a,
Presbyterian church of Washington,
has been the latter's intimate friend
since the days when the two were
schoolboys together.