The Weekly Gtooniele.
THK DALLES,
OREGON
FRIDAY,
MARCH 6. 1891
LOCAL AMD PERSONAL.
W. N. Wilev left the city Friday morn
ing Tor his ranch near Antelope.
Mr. Ueo. Barter of Xingsley gave ub a
pleasant call Saturday and subscribed for
the Cheoniclk.
. . From the East Oreaonian we learn that
: Deputy IT. 8. Marshal Johnson was in
; Pendleton on last Friday.
The Columbia nver is very muddy here
and is risise, which is caused no doubt
ly the reported rise of Snake river.
Kansas claims 'the honor of electing
' the first Knights of Labor to the con
gress of the United States. V. A. Ffef
fer, Senator, and John Davis. Congress-
man.
Mr. Peter Staack, late in the employ
of McCoy Brothers of this city,' has gone
" to Dufur to start a barber shop in that
charming little village. We wish "him
the success he so well deserves.
The president of The Dalles board of
trade has telegraphed Senator Dolph to
. do all he can to have the right of way
- for the Cascade portage railroad deffi
'nitely settled before congress adjourns.
' Dick Barter, of Kansene, has sold out
his interest at that place to Mr. Bremer
of The Dalles and Prineville Stage Co.
Mr. Barter is moving his household
. goods to this city for the present.
The new Thompson building on the
east corner of the old mint property is
nearing completion, ana tne piasteres
V - 1 i 1 ll 1 Ti ...111
iiavs Buuut ii ilia lieu uieir wur&. wm
T be occupied by Dan Baker as a saloon.
Jnoii Rj.rtnt smiri fViAt T nTifinrfl
; party. They will persist in mistaking
' his honor for a Dutchman, and address
him in the language of the Vaderland.
. The very many friends of Ed. Solomon
are glad to welcome him back to the
city after his long absence, and to know
; that, ha ' has ' assumed control of his
father's store which means he has re
turned to stay.
Patrick O'Toole, a native of Ireland,
' and Guataye A. Brackman, a native of
" Germany', have declared their intention
to become citizens of the United States,
by taking out their first papers at the
Clerk's office.
' , Arthur Walters, 'the bogus check man,
who with three minor offenders escaped
from the custody of Sheriff Sampson in
the county jail of Oregon City last Satur
day, was re-arrested in Portland last
Charley Helm, of Prineville, who
started for Portland with twelve head of
one norses day bexore yesterday, Had to
put back to The Dalles on account of the
landslide near Mosier. lie left again
last night on the 11 p. m. freight.
Mr. A: C. Sanford, of Wapinitia, is in
town todays He reports that snow fell
'. at his place to a depth of fourteen inches
htit. )iaa Tnol ttul fa ami i a all (Mini
. ue groana. stocK is in nne condition
and the outlook very encouraging.
It will be pleasing for the taxpayers of
this city to know, that the financial con-
so prosperous as at this moment. A re
duction in the school levy from that of
last year, is therefore contemplated
H. P. Fogh; late of this city has just
sold his property here, consisting of a
house and four lots near the end of the
. flume, and two one acre lots in Thomp-
the consideration ' of one thousand
It is expected that the Portland Cham
bers of Commerce and some of the most
TnTll I H rwT-f ntirana will advanm, tfia
-money, for an . Oregon exhibit at the
World's Fair, in the hope that in two
. years the legislature will pay it back,
and that a liberal appropriation will be
We call attention to the market re
ports published in this paper. They
are revised weekly, by a thoroughly live
business man, who takes pride in mak-
, are. second to none in any paper east of
. the Cascades, and are alone doubly
worth the price of the paper.
Mr. Geo". Grasser, the father of Mr. G.
A. Grosser of this city, has lately arriv
ed from Quincy, 111. : His family consists
of ten persons and they have the Tom
Denton place on Mill creek, and intend
to make their future home among us.
They are Germans, and w mnnnt hsuvn
too many 6l them." "
The case of A. Bowers against Sol.
Hooser, : which has been on trial in Jus
tice Dougherty's court for the past two
days has just ended by the jury giving
the plaintiff $125 and costs. It involved
the value of a mare which Bower's lent
to Houser to make a trip to The Dalles
and which in consequence of having
been overheated as Bowers charged,
subsequently died.
We are delighted to hear that our old
and much esteemed friend E. N. Chand
ler familiary known in The Dalles as
"pap" is going to take charge of the
new co-operative store, soon to be open
ed, in the new Vogt Block. We sincere
ly believe that the company could hard
ly have made a tetter selection, and we
heartily wish him and the new enter
prise the fullest measure of success,
Charley Richmond has discovered that
he is not half as - well ' known in this
town as he thought he was. An old
neighbor of his named George McGoni
gal from back in Jackson county, Michi
gan, dropped off' the train a few days
ago, at this place and inquired for him
by name, but nobody at the depot knew
such a man, till at last Mr. McGonigal
struck Ben Scott, who informed him he,
was working for Mr. Richmond. It
frequently happens that a man is too
well known, but Charley's case is differ
ent. Some misunderstanding appears to
exist about what was done with the bill
for adding the strip, north of Buck Hol
low, to Sherman county. The bill passed
and is a law. No opposition to it was
offered, by any one in' the old county.
The strip belongs, geographically, to
Sherman, and they were, on that account
entitled to it. ' The bill adds less than
two townships to Sherman. The new
boundary begins on the townghip line,
between townships four and five at the
John Day river, thence east ' till it
intersects Buck Hollow, thence down the
TT.fr? -'f 'Rn.V TTnlln-w tn ?ta
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
an Alliance
A Readable Letter from
Organizer.
Wamic, Or., Feb. 21, 1891.
Editor Chronicle. .
For the benefit of those of your readers
that may wish to know about the growth
and prosperity of the Farmers' Alliance
in Wasco county, I would say that there
are six sub-alliances in the county. They
are all in a prosperous condition and
were well represented in the convention
that was held with Columbia Alliance
No. 1, on Eight Mile in this county, on
the 20th inst., pursuant to a call by the
the state organizer for the purpose
organizing a county alliance, preparatory
to organizing a state alliance in the near
future.
The farmers are beginning to realize
the necessity of some action on their
part to secure their rights and freedom
that they have so long neglected, and
assuming these rights among mankind.
and in doing this we make no fight with
capital, where capital is not used to crush
out the birthright of the tillers of the
soil, but we will hereafter stand by those
that stand by us. We will watch with
care the political parties and their repre
sentations, and if we find in them
friend, well, if not then we will do the
next best to secure those rights that be
long to the farmer.
Our motto is not to divide but to unite
our interests, both socially and politically,
It has been said that the average farmer
is not capable of managing the political
affairs of the county, I will say that
have been in a good many conventions
but must say that I never met with any
body of more intelligent men than the
forty delegates that composed the county
alliance that met in this county on the
20th of this mouth. They were leading
men of both political parties, they speak
well for our cause in the future. The
business of the convention was harmon
ious, and was of vital importance to the
order. We will push the work in this
county and elsewhere, until we are satis
fied that we can hold our own against
those that think the laboring .classes
have no rights that a capitalist is bound
to respect. With good will to all, I re
main vonrs. B. F. Bonney,
Organizer,
A Bright Dalles School Mtrm.
An incident occured at the teacher's
examination, just closed, that is too good
to conceal. One of the questions asked
of the candidates was, Write eight lines
about Froebel. The question was hard
to many. Froebel was a German educa
tional reformer, of the early part of this
century, we believe. But it is small
blame to the candidates, if many of
them knew nothing of him. A charm
ing little Irish girl, full of the wit and vi
vacity of her race, met the question in due
time, and unabashed, that like the rest
she could not answer it, she sent to the
examiners the following :
"Troeberwas a gallant man,
A man of strength was he, '
Belonging to the highest rank
Of God'a nobility."
Not quite satisfied however, with this
answer, she added still farther :
"O! Froebel, O! Froebel,
I even now yonr name can spell,
I hope to know you very well
Some other time.
For you I know not, nor ran tell
A single word; now tell O! teU
About your life, or If you fell.
v ere you a teacner
Down in h L"
The Chronicle reporter earnestly
recommended her for a two hundred per
cent certificate, and she ought to get it
atoaler Correspondence. "
" Mosikr, Feb. 23rd 1891.
This morning we have a beautiful
carpet of snow, to the depth of ten inches,
Every tree and shrub is loaded. So far
it bids fair for a good fruit season.
Messrs. A. Root and Wm. McClure, jr,
have returned from The Dalles where
they have been attending court. '' ..
Mr. James Brown has twenty young
chickens ; they may not need any shoes
but we cannot tell yet. ,
The Mosier Grange seems to be renew
ing itself to new action. - We wish them
God speed.
Rev. A. S. Holcomb has been holding
protracted services here for nearly two
weeks. There has been very good at
tendance. Imprimaturs.
JBonthly meteorological Report.
United States signal service, station. The
Dalle. Oregou, for the month of February, 189L
ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
1 it; 2i t
2 22 30 14
3 22 31 1:1
4 2 Si 15
5 34 40 22 T
6 40 47 32 .14
7 30 43 30 .03
8 00 40 20
9 SS 43 27
10 40 47 32
11 35 43 2H .08
12 37 4.', 2M .13
13 37 40 31 .43
14 36 44 28
15 33 41 a;
16 35 41 2S
17 37 46 21
IS 36 47 26
19 3S 46 30 .02
20 ... 37 45 29 .07
21 36 41 30 .15
22 31 34 ' 28 .OS
23.1 29 36 22 .27
24 ; 23 40 26 .OS
25 33 46 20 .01
26 S3 3!) 2H .30
27 27 32 22 .12
28 22 34 10
29 00 00 00
30 00 00 00
31.... 00 00 00
Mean barometer, 29.621; highest barometer.
30.5.50, on 8th at 1 F. M.; lowest barometer 29.0S0,
on 23, at 8 A. M.
Mean temperature 32.1 : highest temperature.
4,onu, ana men; lowest temperature, lu, on
2Kth.
Greatest daily range of temperature, 26, on the
Leant daily range of temperature, 5, on the 1st.
MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THIS MONTH IS
1871
1872
1873
1874..
1875. . .35.50
1X76... 46.501
1877... 40.00
1878. . .43.00
lX79...iSS.50i
1880.
18X1. . .36.00! 1X86. . .42.50
1KX2. . .29.801 1X87. . .24.50
181. . .18.50 1XXS. . .45.20
1SX4... 18.001 1X89.. .88. 20
45.00 1885... 42. 10 18H0...30.90
in temperature during the
Total deficiency
month. 2.6.
Total deficiency in temperature since January
1st, 1 dee.
Prevailing direction of wind, easterlv. Total
movement of wind quite calm most of month.
Total precipitation. 2.47: number of days on
which .01 inch or more of precipitation fell, 14.
TOTAL PRECIPITATION (IN INCHES AND HUN
DREDTHS) FOR THIS MONTH IN
1875.... 0.31
1876.... 1.89
1877.... 1.68
1878.... 2.32
1879... 6.321
18X0.... 1. sal
1X81. ..6.23
1882.... 2. 96
1883... 0.611 1887..
1XK4 S.lOl 18X8.
18X5 ...2.8x 1889..
18X6 0.53 INK). .
11891..
.1.13
.0.41
.0.04
..4. SB
.2.47
Total excess iu precipitation durinz month.
0.23.
Total deflciencv in precipitation since Januarv
1st 1.62.
Number of cloudless dnvs. 8: nartlv cloudy
days, 8; cloudy days, 12.
eolar lialos on the 3d and 4th. Lunar halns on
16th and 18th, ltftj inches of snow fall;
Note. Barometer reduced to sea level.
SAMUEL. L. BROOKS.
Voluntary Signal Corps Observer.
Sabbath School Concert.
A concert was given at the Congrega
tional church last evening, which was
attended by a large number of friends of
the school. The exercises were began by
singing by the audience assisted by an
augmented choir, which during the even
ing rendered two anthems in a decidedly
pleasant manner. Rev. Mr. Curtis led in
prayer and was followed by Miss' Iva
Brooks.- who read an essay on the Sunday
School, in a clear and well,; modulated
voice. The essay was an historic one
going back to the first Sunday School
mentioned in the Bible and following
along down the line to the present time
and replete with much instruction. . It
was the composition of Mrs. Samuel L.
Brooks and showed much research.
Master Ralph Palmer gave an excellent
recitation entitled "My Boat" and was
followed by Miss Prudie Patterson and
Helen Jackson in a charming song which
the little misses gave very, nicely. Miss
Georgie Bonney gave a recitation in an
agreeable manner, and after an anthem
by the choir Miss Ruth Cooper gave a
recitation which was well and acceptably
done, showing her to possess true
dramatic talent. The entertainment
was very choice and enjoyable.
Real Estate Transaction. J '
Geo. R. Snipes and Martha Snipes to
J. W. Condon, parts of sections 28, 29,
32, and 30, tp. 1 north of range 13 east,
containing 133 acres : for one dollar and
other valuable considerations.
Wm. H. Steel to Mrs. A. C. Steel, N.
E. J section 26, Tp. 1, north of range 13
east. Consideration one dollar.
United States to Walter H. Bennet, N.
W. M section 32, Tp.j4 south of range 17
east.
George P. Morgan and Colonel E. W.
Nevins, who are doing business together
at Garretson's old stand on Second
street, as land office attorneys, desire to
state to their clients and to the general
public as well, that it is now definitely
known that specific written instructions
as to filings on the forfeited railroad
lands will be received, by the land office
by the first of next week. Thirty days'
notice by publication is required before
filings will be accepted at this land
office. After such instructions are re
ceived it will be well for all those who
intend to enter this land to come in at
once to have their papers made out and
all the preliminaries settled, thus avoid
ing the inevitable rush and securing the
first chances at the land office by being
ready. ' '.
. It cofltA ahont 900 a minute to keen
the United States government in runnirg
Fairness Hurts No One.
Thk Dalles, Feb. 25, 1891.
Editor Dalles Chronicle.
Notwithstanding the danger of ' 'reflect
ing upon the press of the city we reaffirm
that the time to pass sentence is after
trial. The suggestions before made by
us relative to the recent'railroad disaster
were to the effect that until it was ascer
tained that the accident was the result
of the negligence of the company, fair
ness required ns to suspend judgment.
The company may or may not have been
grossly negligent and that accident may
be the result of such negligence ; but
from the most authentic accounts there
is certainly room for a reasonable doubt.
The severe criticisms referred toby us
may all be true Irat we submit they were
not fairly made. We believe it is the
privilege and duty of the press to criti
cise tne management of railroads and
all other institutions in which the public
are so deeply interested, but we think
such criticism like all other criticism
should be fair. The Union Pacific and
its predecessors have many times ex
posed themselves to just criticism ; their
treatment of our city has many times
seemed unjust in the extreme ; in the
matter of transportation rates it has
been, and is, excessively exacting simply
because it can be. On the other hand
have the people and press always been
as fair as they could be consistently?
Have we always manifested the same
fairness toward the management which
the city's interests demanded? ;Was it
wise to defy and ridicule the removal of
the car shops? The Chronicle has
never been and never will be the defend
ent of the Union Pacific but will use its
privilege and fulfill its duty to condemn
the wrong every where. But fairness
hurts no one. Sugar is more pleasant
even to corporation managers than vine
gar and where vinegar is not required
and is certain to do harm use a little
sugar ; it will not hurt if it does not help.
If the company is careless or reckless the
Chronicle believes in saying so with
such force and in such a manner as will
tend to correct the evil, but will endeavor
to treat all, even the railroad company,
with fairness. . X. X.
Unpleasant Life of the Signal Service
Officers on Mount Washington.
Almost everyone is familiar with the
duties and the functions of the observers
of the signal service, says, Scribner's
Magazine. But on Mount Washington
their duties are peculiar. Seven obser
vations must be made daily. The recording-sheet
of the anemometer must
be changed at noon. Three of the seven
observations must be forwarded in tel
egraphic cipher to the Boston station.
Routine office work letters received
and sent must have attention between
times, and several blank forms must be
filled with statistics. The battery and
the wire of the telegraph plant must re
ceive careful attention, and the matter
of repairs is no inconsiderable one. The
station on Mount Washington, is the
bleakest, and, with one exception, the
coldest in the service. Three to four
men, including a' cook, are usually there,
with one cat and one dog. Life would
be very hard to l)ear there were it not
for the click ! click ! click ! of the tele
graph instrument, which is the active
connecting link with the world the
main-stay and hope of these recluses.
And then flirtations with the world's
operators Is a necessity.
A regular consternation occurs in camp
when a storm breaks the wires and con
nection is lost. In such cases the obser
vers ripk their lives in storm -and cold in
search of the break rather than be with
out the assurance of safety which the
click seems to impart. The men live on
as good, food as can be. The larder is
supplied in Septemlier, and the "refrig
erator" (the top story of the observatory)
is stocked at the same time. Meat and
poultry are placed there already frozen,
and they do not thaw "during the sea
son." The water supply comes from the frost
feathers. Care is taken that two or
three barrels of these are stored in the
back shed always, and a boilerful of
them in a half-melted condition is ever
upon the cook stove. A water famine
has been known to occur, when, from
the oversight of the cook the supply of
frost feathers had been allowed to go
down, or "poor weather for frost feath
ers" comes along. A drink of this all
healing feather water can always be
found on the Btove, icy cold, if the cook
attends to his duty.
The Kewspaper Pnff. '
The newspaper puff is something that
makes men feel bad if they don't get it.
The groundwork of an ordinary news
paper puff consists of a moral character
and a good book account. Writing
newspaper puffs is like mixing sherry
cobblers ana mint juleps all through the
Bummer months for customers and
quenching your thirst with rain water.
Sometime a man is looking, for a puff
and don't get it, then he says the paper
is going down hill, and that it is in the
hands of a monopoly and he would stop
subscribing if he did not have to pay j
his bill first. Writing a newspaper
puff is like taking the photograph of a
homely baby. If the photograph does
not represent the child with wings and
halos and harps, it shows that the
artist does not understand his business,
So it is with the newspaper puff if the
puffed doesn't stand out like a bold and
fearless exponent of truth and morality,
it shows the puffer doesn't understand
human nature. It is more fun to see a
man read a puff of himself than to see
man slip on an orange peel. Tne nar
row minded man reads it over seven or
eight times and then goes around to the
diuerent places where the paper is
taken and steals what he can find.
The kind hearted family , . man goes
home and reads it to his wife, and then
pavs up his bill on the paper. The suc
cessful business man who advertises and
makes money, starts immediately to find
the newspaper man, and, speaks a word
of grateful acknowledgement and en
couragement. Then the two men start
out of the sanctum and walk thought
fully down the together, and the success
ful business man takes sugar in his, and
they both eat a clove or two ; and life
is sweeter, and peace settles down like a
turtle dove in our hearts, and after a
while lamp posts get more plentiful and
everybody seems more or less intoxicated.
but ttie hearts of these two men are
filled with a nameless joy because they
know when to stop, and not make them
selves ridiculous. Bill Nye.
MATTERS IN CONGRESS
The Associated
Energies
oa a
Press Spends all its
Double Sized Re
port.
The
Crew of the Wrecked Iowa Safe
New York A Patient in San
Francisco Cured by Lymph.
Rales for Good Health.
1.
Is Disease a PonlshmentT
The following advertisement, published
by a prominent western patent medicine
house would indicate that they regard
disease as a punishment for sin :
. "Do you wish to know the quickest
way to cure a severe cold? We will tell
you. To cure a cold quickly, it must he
treated before the cold has become settled
in the system. This can always be done
if you choose to, as nature in her kind
ness to man gives timely warning and
plainly tells you in nature's way, that as
a punishment for some indiscretion, you
are to be afflicted with a cold unless you
choose to ward it oft" by prompt action.
The first symptoms of a cold, in most
cases, is a dry, loud cough and sneezing.
The cough is soon followed by a profuse
watery expectoration and the sneezing
by a profuse watery discharge from the
nose. In severe cases there is a thin
white coating on the tongue. What to
do? It is only necessary to take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in double doses
every hour. That will greatly lessen the
severity of the cold and in most cases
will effectually counteract it, and cure
what wonld have been a severe cold with
in one or two days time. Try it and be
convinced." 50 cent bottles" for sale by
Snipes k Kinersley,. druggists.
Obituary.
On February 20. 1891. Wm. Eliiah
Maya died at the residence of his brother
J. R. Mays, in Corvallis, Or., at the ago
of 40 years, two months and 6 days.
Deceased was born in MclJonough (Jo..
HI., November 26, 1850. Emigrated to
Oregon in 1852 with his parents and
located in Lane county, where he has
lived continuously up to the time of his
death. :
- He came to Corvallis about four weeks
ago to secure medical treatment, but
all the skill or efforts of his physicians
failed to give him relief.
He leaves a wife and six children to
mourn the loss of a devoted husdand
and affectionate father, four brothers
and four sisters to mourn the loss of a
dear brother, and many friends to regret
the loss of an honored citizen.
The deceased was a brother of Hon.
Robt. Mays of this city. -
A Benevolent Society.
Some of the good ladies of The . Dalles
have lately organized a benevolent so
ciety in the city and already done some
work among the poor people here. Such
an organization is needed in every city
and any lady who is asked to join in the
good work should do so. Many, of -our
prominent ladies have entered the so
ciety and the movement should be made
to embrace all who are able to do should,
give their help ; to the ' organization.
There is great need for Buch a society.
The lesson conveyed by a mistake may
be of more value than many- times the
Be regular with your habit.
2. If possible, go to bed at the same
hour every night. .
3. Rise in the morning soon after you
are awake.
4. A sponge bath of cold or tepid
water should be followed by friction with
towel or hand.
5. Eat plain food.
6. Begin your morning meal with
fruit.
7. Don't go to work immediately after
eating.
8. Be moderate in the use of liquids
at all seasons.
9. It is safer to filter and boil drink
ing water.
10. Exercise in open air whenever the
weather permits.
11. In malarious districts do your
walking in the middle of the day.
12. Keep the feet comfortable and
well protected.
13. Wear woolen clothing the year
round.
14. See that your sleeping-rooms and
living-rooms are well ventilated and that
sewer gas does not enter them.
15. Brush your teeth at least twice a
day, night and morning.
16. Don't worry ; it interferes with
the healthful condition of the stomach.
17. You must have interesting occu
pation in vigorous old age. Continue to
keep the brain active. Rest means rust.
i - DIED.
Johnathan Butler, of Kansene, died
very suddenly yesterday . afternoon tit
his home in his 59th year. He was read
ing a paper, wnen without any warning
he fell to the floor and was gone in
iew minutes. , rie naa . Deen in poor
health for some time. He leaves a ' wife
and family of grown children. Mr.
Butler was the uncle of D. W. Butler, of
xygn v auey. - '
... The Beat Cough Medicine.
"One of mv customers came in today
J U .1 X . 1 1. . I. i ?
anil nabcu luc iui but; uvut CUUgll ineul'
cine I had," says Lew Young, a promi
nent druggist of Newman Grove. Neb.
"Of course I showed him Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and he did not ask to see
any other. I have never yet sold a medi
cine that would loosen and relieve a
severe cold so ouicklv as that Hoen.
have sold four dozen of it within the last
sixty days and do not know of a single
case where it failed to give the most per
fect satisfaction." 50 cent bottles for sale
by Snipes & Kinersley, druggists.
, Pound.
' The editor found a brand new briar
root pipe in a case this morning, on the
street, at the corner of Court and Third.
As he now smokes only the finest brands
of Havanah Cigars, he don't want it,
and the owner can have it by calling at
this office and subscribing .for the
Chro.vicle. .. ..
Congressional Proceedings
Washington, March 2. The senate
deficiency agriculture appropriation bills
and the last of the general appropriation
bills were reported to the senate' this
morning.
The senate defeated the free ship
amendment offered by Vest by a party
vote. The house amendment for postal
subsidies was agreed to.
In the house the senate amendments
to the Indian appropriation bill was non
considered and the bill was sent back to
the conferees. The conference reported
on bill to repeal the timber culture law
was agreed to.
Manderson, of Nebraska, has been
elected presiding officer pro tern of the
senate, succeeding Ingalls.
Some misunderstanding has developed
as to the fate of the Pacific cable vote.
The house did not indicate any antag
onism toward the cable bill itself, but
simply to the senate's amendment raising
the subsidy from $150,000 for fifteen
years to $250,000 for fourteen years.
Conference report will be made and the
amount undoubtedly will be agreed
upon at $150,000 as originally passed by
the house.
The senate bill passed granting the
Missoula and Northern railroad com
pany right-of-way through the Flathead
Indian reservation in Montana.
The most important change made by
the senate committee in the general
deficiency appropriation bill, reported
today, was an addition to the French
spoliation claims carrying an appropria
tion of $1,304,000 with provision, in case
of bankruptcy of the original sufferers,
awards tsha.ll be made on behalf of next
of kin instead of assignees.
The conference committee on the copy
right bill have reached an agiwmcnt
and expect to report a bill today on the
measure. As it comes from the. confer
ence it will contain the Sherman amend
ment (all owing persons to import for
eign books at ordinary rate duty) with
a slight amendment. The changes has
also been made in the "lithographer's"
amendment so as to confine operations
cf this section to lithographers of chromos
and photographs.
Just as it appeared that the final
agreement had been reached by the con
ference committee on the copyright bill,
a new complication arose and the fate of
the measure is still uncertain. The
amendment proposed by seriate con
ferees was found to . be unacceptable to
the house managers, who now insist up
on abandonment of the entire provision.
The post office subsidy bill .received
its final action in congress and now goes
to the president for his signature. The
provisions of the bill are in .substaence
as follows : The post master general is
authorized to contract with .the lowest
responsible bidder for a term of not less
than five .or more than ten years with
American citizens for conveying the
mail on American steamships between
parts of the United States and foreign
points excluding Canada. Vessels are
"be American ;built-ship, owned and
officered by American citizens and crew
to be composed of American citizens as
far as possible.
The vessels are to be constructed after
the latest and most approved .. types
livided into four classes. Vessels of the
first, second and third classes to be con
structed with particular reference to
prompt anid' economical conversion into
auxiliary naval cruisers. Compensation
to be paid for mail service as follows :
First class $4 per mile, second class $2
per mile by the shortest practicable
route for ach outward voyage; third
class $1 per mile ; fourth class two-thirds
dollars per mile. .
Cried to Crucify' Hlmnelf.
Philabelph.!, March 2,-James Quinn
an" old man'atbempted to crucify .himself.
He marked out a cross on the floor of
his room and then drove nails through
his feet to the floor. It was necessary to
break the head off of one of the nails be
fore ha could be released. . He may die
of lock jaw. Long religious broodings
and other troubles had unhinged his
mind. . . . .
fiEAI'S HARBOR LIXK.
Runt Vaid to Have Abandoned Hl Fro
posed Road.
Tacoma, Feb. 25. It was rumored
here today that G. W. Hunt, the rail
way magnate, has concluded to abandon
1 his proposed line in the Gray's harbor
i country. Every effort was made to
gam some authoritative statement con
cerning the report, but without success,
although it was generally believed. A
gentleman well informed in regard to
Hunt's plans, so far as the building of
his contemplated line to the coast is con
cerned, said :
"I am satisfied that Hunt has entirely
abandoned his plans, not because he has
not found them possible, but because he
has met with so many obstacles and so
much opposition from his enemies in
the railroad world. It is safe to say
that the Northern Pacific has been
very important factor in Hunt's decision
to give up his plans. When it first be
came known that Hunt contemplated
the building of the line the Northern
Pacific made overtures to him which he
rejected. Efforts were made to have
him listen to that corporation, but he
declined. As I understand it, the North
ern Pacific concluded that Mr. Hunt
would find more trouble in the consum
mation of his plans than he anticipated
jnow we see that the .Northern Pacihc is
running trains into that country, while
Mr. Hunt is practically no nearer, the
fulfillment of his plans than he was
when he first decided to run a ' line to
that section.
School Meeting-.
At the annual school meeting held in
this city today, O. Kinersly was elected
director and J. M. Huntington clerk. A
six mill tax levy was made. A general
good feeling prevailed and a vote of
thanks was tendered to the retiring
officers.
A Boston wig-maker says that the bulk
of the hair used in this country for wigs
and switches is imported from France
and Germany. This hair is less brittle
and lasts longer than the hair of New
England women. ' ,
The Sutlej, a large river in British In
dia, with a descent of 12,000 feet in 180
miles, is the fastest flowing' river in the
worlds
, Arrival of the Chester.
New Yoek. March 2. The British
i
steamer Chester arrived and was placed
in qujirantine this morniag The Chester'
brinies the crew of the steamer Iowa,
whichi ran into a field of ice on February
21st And was cut through the hull,
necessitating her abandonment. The
Chest ;r saved her entire 'crew and all
the calttle men on board. ;
Tho Speculatora Must Leave the Strip.
Tahxkouah . I. T., March 2. Ex-Chief
Bushy-head and John Jordan, who have
figured as speculators in the Cherokee
outlet have received letters from the In
terior department insisting npon their
eaving the Cherokee strip.
. Awarded Six Centa Damage.
New Yoek, Feb. 27. The libel
suit of John Hollander against Consul
General Baiz. of Guatemala for the re
covery of $50,000 damages ended this
afternoon by tfae jury rendering verdict
ot six cents lor me piamun.
Pacific Coast JTailurea.
San Francisco- Feb. 28. Bradstreet's
Mercantile Aeenc 7 reports fifteen fail
ures in the Pacific t coast state and terri
tories for the we ek ending today, as
compared with tw enty-four for the pre
vious week and t feven for the corres
ponding week of l: 8)0. - -
Restocking- the Saci -mmento with Salmon.
San Fhancisco, j Barch 2. The work
of stocking the head I waters of the Sacra
mento river with yo ong salmon has just
been completed by ' the state fish com
mission, 2,800,000 eggs having been
placed in the river, f
Alleged Swindl er Discharged.
New Yoek, Marc h 2. Max. Roths
child who was arrest ed here for alleged
swindling of drygo oda merchants at
Salem, Or. was du icharged today in
court at 2 :20 p. m., fc
it lack of evidence.
tX Market.
ireh. 2. Wheat,
Chicago Whe.
Chicago, 111., M:
steady; cash, 94,; May, 97Vgfa97i
July, 9393i. V- '
- The thermometer in dieated 7 above
zero, at the residence' of ' C. L. Philips on
the bluff, at 7 o'clock tb w morning, and
5 S'sij3lJ.Jn-r'tX.
A SAX FRANCISCO onxiox.
trill Materially Benefit tbe Entire Pa
cific Coast.
San Francisco, Feb. 26. Captain W.
L. Merry said this afternoon that should
the shipping bill be passed by congress
the effect would be in his opinion, to
materially benefit the entire Pacific
coast.
"Its passage is especially needed at
this particular time in San Francisco
when the British government, with sub
sidized lines to China, Japan and Aus
tralia, is striving to divert as much as
possible of our commerce. That section
of the bill which applies to apprentices,
will be of especial value, as it affords an
opportunity for our bovs and young
men to obtain a respectable occupation
and promotion to responsible positions
at sea. The bill is calculated to encour
age shipbuilding on the Pacific coast,
notably the building on the Pacific coast
notably the building of iron ships at
San Francisco and large wooden ships
ior iorcign iraue un .ruget souuu ami in
Oregon?"
A Fortune Bequeathed Mrs. O'Shea.
Lonpon, Feb. 25. The will of Mrs.
Woods, aunt of Mrs. O'Shea, bequeathed
to Mrs. O Shea a large fortune, of which
the divorcee expected to obtain posses
sion, but the frequent public allusions to
Parnell's probable interest in the fortune
induced her brothers to bring action to
have the will declared invalid on the
ground of undue influence used, and de
ceased being incapable of making a will.
Applications are made to see the docu
ments, which Mrs. O'Shea does not want
produced, including the diary of her
aunt which is likely to show Mrs. Wood's
mental condition. .
Charged With Seduction.
Tacoma, Feb. 26. Anna Sofia Jacob
sen has sworn out a warrant for the ap
prehension of John Arthur Fawcett who
was charged with having basely betrayed
the girl under promise of marriage.
Fawcett is a well-known, business man
here, and whether he suspected that he
had gone to the end of the rope or not it
is impossible to say, but it was reported
by Constable Davis that Fawcett was
said to have gone east on the morning
train. There was some talk of inter
cepting him by telegraph. The woman
is said to be without relatives here.
The New Process.
Berlin, Feb. 25. Liebreich's new
method of treating tuberculosis was des
cribed by the discoverer today. The
substance used is cantharidateof potash,
which is administered in solution by
systematic injections under the skin.
Clinical experiments seem to prove it is
remedial in tuberculosis and other dis
eases. Liebreich says he is still carrying
on investigations, and the announcement
is made prematurely.
Rescued Miners Gaining Strength.
Jeansville, Pa., Feb. 25. The rescn
en miners are rapidly gaining strength,
and only one is now in any danger. The
weakest one is Barno, and in his case
nature seems to be unable to rally. The
doctors do not give up hopes, but he is
still very low, without strength even to
speak, save on occasional whispered
word. '
Advertising California Manufactures. ;
St. Paul, Feb. 25. A number of busi
ness men in this city intend to run a
handsome car from town to town through
Oregon, - Washington, Montana, Idaho
and adjacent states, for the purpose of
exhibiting principally the manufactured
products, as "California on Wheels" ex
hibits the natural resources of that state.
Incorporation.
Salem, Or.. Feb 25. The First Con
gregational church of Condon, Or., filed
articles of incorporation today with the
secretary of state. Also articles by the
Chewaucan Irrigation companv of Lake
View ; capital stock $10,000. "
Preraring for the Salmon Season.
Astoria, Feb. 25. Preparations are
making for a lively salmon season. It
is calculated that there will be 1200 boats
on the Lower Columbia this season.
About four papers of twine to the boat
have been given out.
Don't Care for Prohibition. '
St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 25. The house
today adopted a majority report on the
prohibitory constitutional amendment
reccommending indefinite postponement
of the measure.
County Treasure's Notice.
All County warrants registered prior to
November 7, 1887, will be paid if pre-"
sented at my office- Interest . ceases j
from and after this date.
Geo. Ruch,'
' Treas. Wasco Co., Or.
The Dalles, Or., Feb. 18, 1890. 4t
iHOfTH DflliLtES, Wash.
" The Largest --,;
in the West .
ThA Vew
Grove, McMinnville and The Dalles. All goot and Shoe
are satisfied that
In' the last two weeks large sales of lots
have been made at Portland, Tacoma, Forest
North Dalles
I now. the place for investment. New Man
ufactories are to he added and large improve
ments made. The next 90 da3rs will be im
portant ones for this new city.
Call at the office of the
FACTORY.
Fnrnitnre Mr.
Wire Works.
Chemical
NEW BRIDGE.
Several
Rue Manes.
KetalailFoad
Interstate Investment Co.,
Or 72 Wasliington St., PORTLAND, Or.
O. D. TAYLOR, THE DALLES, Or.
JOL.ES BROS
-: DEALERS IN
GIOG
eiies,
Hay, Grain and Feed.
Cheap, Express Wagons flos. 1 and 2.
Orders left at the Stcrejwilljreceive prompt attention. . . ;
Trunks and Packages delivered to any part of the City.
Wagons always on hand when Trains or Boat arrives.
No. 122 Cor. Washington and Third. Sts.
H. Herbring,
tealer in
s,
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, ;
Boots and Slioes etc.
PRICES LOW AND CASH ONLY.
FISH'S BHRDON,
DEALERS T2sT
Faraaees, Ranges,
PIPES, PLUMBERS' GOODS, f lPS, ,fc
. ' - We are the Sole Agents for the Celebrated , '
: Trinfflpli Eaie and - Baraona Coot Stove,
Which have no equals, and Warranted togiv e Entire Satisfaction or Money Refunded
Corner Second anil Washington Streets, The Dalles, Oregon.
Crandall
&
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IX .
FURNITURE CARPETS.
Undertakers and Embalmers.
NO. 16G SECOND STREET.
I). W. EDWARDS,
DEALER IN
Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Papers, Decora
tions, Artists' Materials, OilFaMis, Cliromos anfl Steel Eniravlnss.
Mouldings and Picture Frames, Cornice Poles
Etc., Paper Trimmed Free. :
Dissolution Notice.
Floture I"ram
276 and 278, Second Street.
BiXacle to Order; ,
- The Dkllei, Or.
TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
imrtnershiD heretofore exixttne between J.
G. Boyd, M. I)., and O. D.Doane, M. I)., under the
firm name of Drs. Boyd A JJoane, has been dis
solved by mutual consent.
All accounts belonging to tne late nrm are
pavable to Dr. Boyd. Those to whom we are
Indebted will please present their bills at once
to either Dr. Boyd or Dr. Caone.
The Dalles, Or., Feb. 2, 1891. O. D. DOANE
Notice of Final Settlement.
AJOTICE IS HEREBY GIVES THAT THE
iN undersigned,' administratrix of the estate
of John Smith, deceased, has nled her
final account, and that Tuesday. March 3d. 1891.
at 2 o'clock P. M. at the county court room In
Dalles Citv, Oregon, Das Deen amy appointed as
the time and Dlace for hearing said final account
and objections to the same, if any there be, and
the final settlement thereof.
This notice is published by the order of Hon.
C. N. Thorubury. county Judge of Wasco County,
Oregon. LAURA SMITH,
Aominisirainx oi nuu x.sutic
Executors Noticed
"OTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
have been duly appointed executors of the
t will and testaments of Daniel Hundley,
deceased. All persons haying claims against the
estate of anid deceased are required to present
them, with the proper vouchers, within six
months from this date, to the undersigned at the
office of Mays, Huntington S Wilson, The Dalles,
Oregon.
uaiea January -jv, is'.n.
G FORGE A. LIEBE,
- ' . J. W. FRENCH,
. KATE HANDLEY,
OH. O. NICKELSEN, S
-DEALER IX-
STATIONERY, NOTIONS,
BOOKS AND MUSIC.
Cor. if Thirl art WaslMtn Slsle Dalles, Orctu.
H. C. NIELS6N,
Clothier and
Tailor
Grents' F'xxjfn.islxliasr 0-oo3js,
I7at5 aid Qap5, JruQKs, ilaiises.
Boots xid BlxooiB, Etc.
CORNER OF SECOND AND WASHINGTON STS., THE DALLES, OREGON