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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
SOME PUzzLINe QUESTIONS.
"Perplexity" Indulges in Bit of
Sarcasm.
EDITOR TMEs-MoUNTAINEER.

'ferpleNty IndulSeS IN bat OF
EDITOR TINES -MoUNTAINEER
I notice in The Times-Mountaineer
of the 18th inst. the following ques-
tions which were published as having
been taken from the list of questions
prepared by the state school board of
education for the benefit of applicants
for teachers certificates at the recent
teachers examination.
"Is it better to plant potatoes in the
dark or the light of the moon? Why?"
"Shingles are said to curl up, and
rail fences are said to sink when
laid certain time of the moon.
Which is it? Why is it?"
[ was in hopes that some of our
| bright children would answer this
very pertinent, yet perplexing ques-
| tiou, to the enGire satisfaction of all
| and thus save many of this generation
and generations to come, the oortures
| of unbalanced minds or total imbecili-
ty. 1t is not ny purpose to criticise
the actions of this honorable body of
highly educated and intelligent gen.
tlemen, nor shall l attempt to solve
their ''spud- problem and lose
| my mind as a reward. Several of my
poor fore fathers went crazy on this
very same subject. My object of
writing is to offer some other ques-
tions which hope the state board of
education will consider without
prejudice and give them prominent
place in their categorical list. If they
will adopt these questions, which ap-
pear below, and they are satisfactorily
| answered, l shall feel that my life has
not been a failure and the world is
better off for my having lived in in
'FirsL-To zee the new moon first,
at your back, by looking over one of
your shoulders will bring bad luck.
Which is it? Why is it?''
"Second-A ring set with an opal,
when worn by persons of a certain
temperament, will bring all kinds of
bad luck, to the wearer. Name the
temperament? Why is tnis so?"
"Third-A certain foot of the rabbit,
when worn about the person, will
bring good luck. Any other foot of
the same RABBIT or any other rabbit
will invite imps, devils, snakes and
| nightmare. Which is the good luck
foot? Which is the bad luck foot or
feet as the case may be? Why is it?'
The foregoing questions are fully as
important as the ''spud" question, and
equally as perplexing. Now if these
questions, together with the "spud-
moon" question, are not promptly
answered by applicants or others, it is
to be hoped that the great intellectual
gentlemen who compose the state
school board will open wide the globu-
lar part of their anatomy, and pour
forth the knowledge that will benefit
mankind forever and ever more.
PERPLEXITY.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Circuit Court.

The May term of circuit court was
convened here at 10 o'clock this morn.
ing by Judge Bradshaw, and the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were drawn
as grand jurors: j. C. Egbert, Polk
Butler, VIM. Endersby, E. J. Middles.
swort, W. II. Fowler, G. W. Covert,
Lemuel Burgess. Mr.. Butler was ap-
pointed foreman, John Doherty grand
jury bailiff1and J. 81. jackson and
James Harper court bailiffs.
On calling the docket Ohe following
cases were disposed of:
Eastern Oregon Land Co., VS. S. R.
Brooks continued.
James Sutherland VS. 81. S. Hanna,
judgement in vacation.
p G. P. Richardson vs. F. W. Angus,
settled and dismissed.
VIM. Kenney VS. L. O'Brien, settled
and dismissed.
W. 81. VanBibber VS. D. W. Butler,
default and judgment.
Columbia Packing Co. vs. Henry
Lauritson, settled and dismissed.
Mays & Grove vs. b. r. Blue, settled
and dismissed.
Eastern Oregon Land Co. VS. P. E.
Farrely, continued
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Letter From Mr.. McCauly.

EDITOR TIMEs-MoUNTAINEER.
Perhaps few words from this part
of Oregon will interest your many
readers. We left The Dalles April
4th for Southern Oregon, 20 miles
south of Roseburg. At the latter
point we met 1. j. Norman, an old
Dalles citizen. We dined with his
family, also met Will Harper who is
just recovering from an accident. He
was thrown from stage and his head
fractured badly.
The writer came here to assist w.
v. Boltz, late pastor of The Dalles
Christian church, in some meetings.
he is having fine success in his work
having sdded to the churches at the
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Show License Raised,

The common council met in special
session last night, there being present
Mayor Nolan, Councilmen Kuck
Michelbach, Johnston, Cunning and
Stephens.
A petition was received from Mr.
Joles asking that fire plug be placed
on the new main to be. laid on Sixth
street, at the intersection of Wash
ington, and the petition was referred
to the committee on fire and water
with power to act.
An ordinance was passed licensing
tent shows under which are carried on
horse shows, dog shows or theaters,
placing the license at S25 for each per.
fOrmance,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them, also old running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts,
cuts bruises. burns, scalds. chapped
hands, chilblains. Best pile cure on
earth; drives out pains and aches.
Only 25 cents box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, drug
gists.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

A special meeting of the water com.
mission was held last evening attended
by Comm issioners Seufert, Crossen,
Randall, Fish, Phirman and Bolton.
An order was made that a four-inch
main be laid on Fourth street from
DR.. Shackleford's property west to j.
M. Marden's property, also on Sixth
street from Court east to Washington
street.
A petition was received asking that
the pipe line on Second street be ex-
tended east from Taylor street about
$50 feet, and committee was appointed
to investigate the merits of the
petition,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach tn;
diseased portion Of the ear. There IS only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mocous lining of the
Eustachial Tube. When this tube gets in
hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its norma
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but inflamed condiJion oi
the mocouS surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
FL CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

points where he has held meetings 1O9.
I am conducting the music for him.
Elder Boltz and wife are grand peo-
pie, and are fine associates. We three
are stopping for few days in the beau
tiful Looking Glass valley in Douglas
county.
Crops are very backward this spring;
fruit is injured greatly by late frosts
and farmers are somewhat discour-
aged.
Prosperity has not hit this country
very hard so far. While this part OF
the state looks beautiful prefer the
Eastern Oregon country as think it
the best place to live in.
40, MCCAULEY.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Bad Fire in New York.

NEw'YoRK, May 22.-Four factories
planing-mill, blacksmith shop, and
IA dwellings were destroyed early
today by fire of unknown origin, which
started in Wells Brothers planing-mill
on Freeman street. Brooklyn. Loss
estimated, $3.50, 900.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous
energy are not found where Stomach.
Liver, Kidney and Bowels are out of
order. If you want those qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25
cents at Blakeley & Houghton's drug
ctnra
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
To Whom 1t May Concern

.., Having given up the agency for the
sale of the Mccormack reaper and
mowers. at The Dalles, in favor of ] &.
T, Reters & Co., cheerfully recon-
mend-them as being we'll qualified TO
take care of the requirements of the
trade.
In future, will be pleased to receive
an occasional call at Moro, Ore, from
any of our old friends who may be in
THAT neighborhood.
.m13-2m J. M. FILLOON.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES

For woodmen of the World Excursion
May 3Oth.
: The o. r. & N. Co., will make a
round trip rate for the above excursion
of $3.50 from The Dalles to Portland
and return, good going on May Both,
tickets good for return on all regular
passenger trains until June I'd.
JAS. IRELAND, Agent.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

WANTED Cascade Reserve land
certificates or known as Cascade scrip.
Correspondence solicited. Address j.
r Oatman, Room 81, Sherlock Build
ing, Portland, Oregon. m13-3w
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27
Notice to Farmers.

The Daisy Mccormack reaper and
Mccormack mower will be handled
this season by Jos. T. Peters & Co., at
The Dalles, where extras can also be
found,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

Rocky Ridge whiskey is most the
popular brand. For sale by Ben Will
sonx
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

THE MCCORMACK MACHINE Co.
m13.2m
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-05-27

past two weeks, left by boat today for
Portland.
An Ellensbure schoolboy who was
anxious to be the school drummer Of
fered the principal cents as bribe
to get the place. The youngster still
has his nickel.
1t was reported by parties who came
down on the morning train. that Biggs
was struck by a young cyclone yes
terday aftern oon and two buildings
were blown down.
G. Mcpherson and ]. II. Douthit
are holding 140 head of Crook county
cattle at Eight-Mile awaiting the
arrival of the Montana buyer to whom
they have been seld.-
According to the records kept by
Mr.. Brooks the mean temperature for
the first % days of the present month
has been four degrees colder than dur.
ing like period of last year.
Natiye Sons of Oregon are hereby
notified that regular meeting of Vic
Treavitt's cabin will be held Thursday
night. Every member and all candi-
dates are expected to be present.
The Dalles City had mixed load
this morning. There was fair pas
sepger list, 460 head of sheep shipped
by VIM. Ketchum to Puget sound,
about two dozen horses and car load
of hogs.
Yesterday afternoon tine grand jury
returned three not true bills. They
we're in the cases of Joseph Aubin and
R Charvez, charged with obtaining
money under false pretense, and
Michael Dunno, charged with burglary
of a dwelling.
On May 17th. at the church of the
Holy Communion in New York, Rey.
DR.. Mottet officiating, Miss L. Ger
trude Meyer and Mr.. Orlando N.
Joslyn, jr., were united in marriage.
Both porties are we'll known in Tne
.Dslles, Miss Meyer having resided
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
CHICAGO IN 1880 FROM THE LAKE.

cago was now the largest town in the
State, the question of incorporation
was constantly agitated, and in the fol-
lowing year n charter was secured from
the Legislature. The population had
risen to also souls, there We're ware
houses, 39S dwellings, 20 dry goods
stores, 5 hardware stores, 10 groceries,
II lawyers offices, and churches.
The young city, organized and ready
for business, prepared for an immedi-
ate influx of population and wealth,
but was doomed to suffer serious dis
appointment. A great panic presented
itself, and waves of disaster and col
lapse swept over the entire land, from
which Chicago suffered in common
with other cities. A passion for in
vestment had carried the people away,
and lack Of money now led to no
end of business failures. Hard Times
held the city in its grasp. Retrench-
ment was necessitated, and 1888 fol
lowed gloomy as a continuous funeral
A severe drouth and a most serious
epidemic visited the city. Amid this
gloom the first theater was built
Strange to say, it was success and
was patronized by many who were
unable to pay their debts.
For fully ten years the effects of the
panic acted as caution upon citizens.
Legitimate trade was nurtured, and
the marine interests of the city slowly
built up. Newspapers were started,
municipal buildings erected. In 1S4s
the Pioneer, locomotive, arrived on
n brig from the East, and pulled the
first train out of Chicago over the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
AN OBSTINATE ARTIST.
He Painted a Red Ear OIL the Baron de
ROthschild

He Painted a Red Ear OH the Baron de
Rothschild.
IA portrait painter can't afford to be
entirely independent unless he has Il
tremendous vogue" remarked an artist
study abroad to a correspondent of the
New Orleans Times-Democrat. II re-
member when first went to Paris,
Sergeant, who is probably the greatest
master in his special field that America
has ever produced, was just beginning
to attract attention. He had painted
a portrait of his preceptor, Durow, tlnt
was generally applauded, and the stir
1t created led to his getting commits
sion from the Baron Rothschild. 1t
was his first big job. but he went
about 1t with exactly the same nom
chalance that characterizes him Mt
present. During the last sitting, when
the picture was receiving its finishing
touches. 1t CHANGED that one of the
Baron's ears became unusually red.- II
circumstance probably due to the heat
of the room. Sergeant seized on it at
once rs good bit of color and made
the painted ear redder. If anything,
than the original. When Rothschlid
inspected the portrait he was greatly
pleased. But of course he said. You
will tone down that left ear oh, no!
replied the painter promptly. 4 thiuk
l shall leave 1t just as it is. rather like
that red.' The banker was astonished
and very angry, and while he paid for
the canvas he never hung it. OF course,
the incident raised Il laugh and the
artists obstinacy was admired in DO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05

and commercial interests had reached
the highest typical plane. The city
entered $3.50 with a marvellous history
behind 1t. The wonderful metropolis
not only astonished the world, but sur
prised its own people.
Is To-day Wonder.
To-day Chicago is Il wonder to sur
vey. Its vast area, immense popula-
ton, magnificent buildings and enor-
nous industries are known to and ap-
precated by all. The city comprises
in its limits about 100 square miles of
territory. 1t Is twenty-five and one
half miles from its extreme north to
Its extreme south limit.
From absolutely nothing to city of
100000 people within the narrow
limits Of single century. it has come
to lead the world in many things-as a
railway center, port, lumber market,
grain market. In live stock of all kinds
Chicago takes the preference. All this
is not the result Of chance or fortune.
Good luck seldom has a run of sixty
one years. Chicago's present and
prospective greatness rests upon her
location at the gateway of a fertile
country as large in extent rs Europe.
All outside territory has been tribu-
tary and helpful to Chicago, and the
Iowa farmer, the Michigan miner, the
Indiana merchant. the Wisconsin lum-
herman. have all helped to build up
the metropolis in way. A century
ago the advantages Chicago utilized
were counted trivial, but close applica-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
hernia. but it really did Sergeant n
great deal of harm, and was one of the
things that eventually determined him
to move to London"


From the time that she was crowned,
Queen Victoria has been in receipt of
an income from the Government
amounting to about S3,O00.000 II year
From this she pays all the expenses
and salaries Of her household, charities
pensions and other charges imposed up.
on the sovereign, be they more or less.
She has 100000 per annum for peck
ct money, of which no account is even
asked.
The salaries of her household amour,
to about 100000, and the other ex.
penses to about $75O,00O per year; $50,
600 is given her for ''bounties and
aims" and $4,000 for annuities and
pensions.
In addition to this. the other members
of the royal family receive annuities
amounting TO $S65.000.
From the Duchy of Lancaster hit
Queen receives about Sl50,000 year
which she has no need to touch at al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
Carving Done by Kernels.

There is curiously carved frame
around picture recently hung in the
office of the Pendleton, Ore, board of
fire commissioners by Secretary Weld
Ter. 1t is made of a board of Oregon fir,
but the carving, which in places is
nearly through the board, is of such a
queer pattern and in such a strange
and peculiar style that no one who sees
1t can imagine how it was done. The
nearest guess anyone makes Is that it
Is Japanese work. The fact is, the board
was part of a grain chute and the
quaint and curious carving as well as
the polishing was done by kernels of
wheat passing down the chute. Just
why the wheat cut such curious curves
Is difficult to imagine, as the wood does
not appear to be any softer where the
cuts are deepest.-San Francisco En-
aminer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05

grazer does not to-day attract such
universal attention as did the owner
of this princely structure. Up to that
time everything was imported, and
some idea of the progress attained dur
ing the past seventy years may be
cleaned from the circumstance that the
clapboards, sash. nails and brick used
In constructing this modest little house
were all brought from Cleveland, then
much larger city than Chicago. -Four
years later the first bridges across the
river were constructed-one of these
was made of floating logs tied together
and the Indians in its vicinity volun-
tarily contributed one-half of its cost,
which was in the neighborhood Of
$780,
The Sauganash was the grand hotel
in those early days. Here half-breed
kept tavern, now within the memory
of many n living patriarch of the West.
He was the towns great musician. and
just as Nero tiddled while Rome burn
ed. he played for his guests while Chi
cago grew UP. 1t is related that in
those days such things rs white sheets
and table linen We're II rare commodity,
and TINT after Il guest was asleep the
specious landlord would invade his
room with hideo,is yell, suggesting
'Indians! whip away the sheet from
the frightened strapger--wllo would
prudently bnrrow In the blankets
while the trophy was smootlled out to
% service as . table.cloth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
A Surprise for Hubby.

She was a young wife just married
from boarding school-one of the lovey
dovey order-and although highly edu-
Gated didn't know beans from any
other vegetable. Hence this dialogue
with the cook
Nov, Biddy, dear, what are we to
have for dinner?"
"There's two chickens to dress,
num-"
"I'll dress them the first thing.
Where are their clothes!"
Dear me, mum. they're in their
feathers yet"
ooh, then, serve them that way. The
ancient Romans always cooked pea
cocks with their feathers on. 1t will
be. a surprise for Hubby"
ut will that, mum. Sure, If you
want to help, you could be parin' the
turnips."
"Oh, how sweet. I'll pair them two
and two in no time. Why, 1 had no
idea cooking was so picturesque"
Il think, mum, that washing the
celery do be more in your line"
"All right, Biddy, I'll take 1t up to
the bath room. and I've some lovely
Paris soap that will take off every
speck."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05

A flour mill is projected at Bloomfield.
1t is estimated that Fort Dodge has n
population of over 12,0OO.
The button factory ut Davenport is
now working seventy hands.
Joe Jarret. young man of Monticello,
has made two attempts ut suicide.
John Sinnit, formerly of Gilmore City,
was killed by the ears near Anaconda.
Colo.
Davenport Elks will attend the st.
Louis convention scostumed us Filipino
natives.
The st. Anthony Catholic Society of
Dubuque will build $4,000 church this
year.
William Willhour of Latimer had sew
era, ribs crushed by being caught between
wagon and corn crib.
The citizens of Mason City are discuss
ing the question of building large hall
for public gatherings.
George c. Cook, instructor in English
in the State university Mt Iowa City, has
sent in his resignation.
The C. & y. W. will erect depot at
Dunlap.
Mrs. Leevalley of Carson attempted sui
eide by taking strychninc, but the prompt
action of physicians saved her life.
ing the advisability of organizing and es,
tablishing wall paper factory.
The Supervisors of Story County have
let the contract for the construction of an
iron bridge over West Indian creek.
large number of colts have died
throughout Blackhawk County from kid
ney disease within the past few weeks.
William ID. Jacobsen has been appoint.
ed postmaster ut Lyons.
Herman Dement,, Dubuque clothier
fell off his bicycle and was killed by d
street car.
At special election the citizens OF
| Hudson voted to bond the town for So zoo
| for the purpose of erecting system OF
water works, there being only seventeen
votes east against the proposition.
| The postotfice at Melbourne was cntere,
by burglars. A window was pried oper
| from the outside. Postmaster Corbett'
| desk was ritlcd of small quantity o.
stamps and less than 81 in cash was Sc
cured. The burglars are presumabl,
tramps. No clue.
| Two fine standard bred horses were in
stantly killed by a stroke of lightning an,
another permanently injured in bar.
at the Home Driving Park at Waterloo
AT Fort Dodge, Adam Rough attempte,
to swim his horse across the swollen De
Moines river WAS swept from the sadd
and drowned. The alarm was given b.
the animals return. Rough was youn,
married man.
The Dpnulue Light and Traction Com
pany's property was recently sold to sa,
isfy S5a5,0OO of first mortgage bonds. Th
General Electric Company, controlling tn
bonds, purchased it for $4,000 Consol
dalton with ~, Rohmberg line is iu pros
pset.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-05
The Population of the World.

The population of the earth is about
1,5000o0,000, 1t being estimated in 1894
at Lass, 100000. The Statesman's Year.
Book Ia British publication for 1897
estimated that four-ffths of the worlds
population, or 1,273, 2S4, 1853 human be-
ings, We're under the sway of ten pow
ers, as follows: China. 4O2,6SO, 900;
British Empire, 3s3,4SS.4G9; Russian
Empire, 129,545,0 900; France, 70,467, IT'S;
United States, 62,929, 796; German EN-
pire. 62,S79,901; Austria Hungary, A.
35S,3S6; Japan, 41,SlS,215; Netherlands,
3S,S52,451; and the Ottoman Empire,
39,212,00O. The estimate of the popu-
lation of China is really guess work,
nothing more. 1t may exceed the fig
ures given, or it may fall vastly below