THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1890.
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF WA8CO CO0KTT.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
County Judge. Geo. C. Blakeley
Bherin....!?. T. A. Ward
(Berk J- B. Crossen
Tiessurer Wm. MieheU
gOwmlMlonau (Frank Kincaid
4annr ....Joel W. Koonti
Carrey or ; . . . E. F. Sharp
Superintendent of PnbUe BonooU. . .Troy sneuey
Coroner N. M. Bairtwood
The row in tbe French chamber of
deputies over the Panama canal will be
the means of turning a powerful search
light upon the affairs of the Nicaragua
anal. The American people want tbe
anal, bnt they want it free from scan
dal. It is understood that a hot fight
will be made against the proposition in
congress, and that an attempt will be
Made to show improper scheming and
frutM corruption. Against this the
defense will be made that British in
terests are intriguing against the United
States, and that' this fight is being di
rected by Englishmen. The time has
aot yet arrived for an expression of
(pinion one way or the ocher. The
American people know practically noth
ing as yet of the workings of this canal
nterprise. By following the debates in
ongress they will learn much that is
now hidden, and will be better qualified
a year hence to pass in judgment upon
this important undertaking.
The authorities of Colorado are getting
n to some of the U. P. R. tricks. A
Denver dispatch says that by means of
the falsification of weights by employes
f tbe Union Pacific railway, five firms
kave for a long time monopolized the
(rain trade in Colorado. Grain is
cheaper along the Missouri and Burling
ton and Rock Island lines than the
Union Pacific, yet during August, Sep
tember and October the Missouri and
Burlington received only 318 carloads of
grain against 1331 by the Union Pacific.
. A complaint has been drawn up against
Otto A. Canfield, a Union Pacific clerk,
barging him with forg ry. It is al
leged that the grain ring paid him $50
a month to nnderweigh cars, and
through these frauds made $20 to $40 a
nr. Other employes, some of a higher
grade than clerks, are suspected of being
concerned in the conspiracy.
The refusal of Judge Robinson of
Olympia, to naturalize twenty-four ap
plicants who could neither read nor
write, or understand the English lan
guHge, lends a new dignity and value to
the citizenship of every man. Each of
three, applicants, in order to perfect his
citizenship, must have been in the
country at least five years, aud yet he
-had not manifested interest enough in it
to learn its language. He could know
but little about its institutions, and evi
dently cared but little about them. If
he knew what a vote meant he certainly
was not qualified to use it. The fault
-was wholly his own. In this country of
free schools, free thought and free
speech, no man, whatever his condition,
is excusable for dense ignorance of this
kind.
The Telegram gives, as an illustration
f the way in which freight business is
being turned to the ocean carriers, the
experience of a Portland hardware mer
chant, who ships goods to Chicago by
war of San Francisco, ther.ce around
Cape Horn to'New York, and from there !
to Chicago. He says that from Port
land to Chicago tbe railway schedules on
hardware range from $40 to $60 per ton,
averaging atom $54. The rate from
Portland to San Francisco is $2.50, from
San Francisco by water to New York $4
and from New York by rail to Chicago
$0, making a total of $14.50, or an aver
age eaving of $39.50 per ton.
The News-Record publishes a list of
18,000 domestic applicants who asked a
total of 5,272,043 square feet of exhibit
space, in the exposition, while only
1,369,290 is available. Oregon does not
appear in the list presented which, it is
claimed, shows everv citv and town of
iniiortance, every productive interest,
inc.U'led in the c mruon effort to show
the people of the world the great progress
tbe nation has made since its centennial
'The names and addresses are given ir
each case.
Puget sound citizens are greatly elated
over the prospects of the advent of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail
road into their section. It is thought
that the connecting link will be with the
Tucoma and Eastern railway, which
penetrates the Nisqually valley, or the
Washington and Columbia river road,
which might be extended across tbe
mountains. This road is now being
built through Wyoming and Montana,
ami the chances are very favorable.
. Silver is on the advance. Souvenir
coins containing less than half an ounce
of the metal are going rapidly at $1, and
the first coin dropped from the mint
sold for $10,000. This shows to what
extent popular demand can create val
ues. International bimetallism would
be'th'e means of greatly enlarging the
demand - for silver, and that in turn
would quickly restore it to a parity with
bank robbers uti in Gilliam county, tbe
QmlrunA Paviaiv MVI tKlAfl DlfD Wfirft
leaders of a large band of ignorant and'
lawless men who emigrated . to Oregon
several years ago from . the law
less sections of Missouri and Ken
tucky. If their ancestry could be traced
it would probably lead back to desperate
men who operated upon the highways
of England during the 17th and 18th
centuries, when it was quite common for
younger sons of the gentry to take to the
road for their livelihood, and when even
great families, whose fortunes had been
dragged down by the vicissitudes of war
and the changes of dynasties, occasion
ally placed themselves in mountain ex
ile and preyed upon the surrounding
country. Frequently men of his
character, when hot pressed by the
king's forces, sought safety in flight to
America, where they often reformed and
tecame useful members of society.
. It is not yet assured that Grover
Cleveland has secured a majority of the
popular vote of the country. Since 1824
the only candidates having a clean ma
jority of votes cast for their electors have
been Andrew Jackson in 1828 and 1832,
Martin Van Buren in 1836, W. H. Har
rison in 1840, Franklin Pierce in 1852,
Abraham Lincoln in 1864, Ulysses S.
Grant in 1868 and 1872, and Samuel J.
Tilden in 1876. It is probable that Mr.
Cleveland has obtained the largest plu
rality ever given to a political party in a
presidential election, except that of
Grant and Greeley in 1872, when Grant
had a plurality of 762,991. The next
lurgest plurality was 406,905 for Bu
chanan in 1856, when the republican
party was in its infancy, and the next
491,195 for Abraham Lincoln in 1860,
who was in a minority on the whole
vote. Lincoln had 407,342 plurality in
1S64, Grant 306,456 in 1868, and Tilden
250,935 in 1876.
John. Brown of the Arli gton Record
has the thing down pat. He says : The
fearless editor may offend and lose a
subscriber any at time, but if he is right,
in the end he will gain five. He will ob
ain two thereby. If he labor not" to
displease any one, if he tries to ride all
t he horses in ( he field, he will be un
horsed by each one of them. The editor
should follow his honest, well-considered
convictions, and the man he should
labor to please is himself. If he -does
this without fear or favor, he will have
a greater following and better support
than he who trims his sail to every
changeable breeze, and without chart or
compass, purpose or principle, drifts
aimlessly abont with every shifting tide.
There has just been published in New
York a consensus of opinion of members
elect of the fifty-third congress on the
question of an extra session and repeal
of the McKinley bill. One hundred and
eighty-eight responded out of 356 con- i
gressmen. Ut that numoer iz declared
themselves in favor of the extra session,
78 opposed it i-.nd 38 were non-committal.
On the question of tariff 75 voted to re
peal the McKinley bill, 44 favored it
with modifications, 57 were opposed to
any change and twelve were non-committal.
T miiv Ka fr V o t iKora wan a.-i m is nntiti !
tion between the election and Biela's
comet. Though we do not like to disa
gree with distinguished scientists, we
would suggest that they made a mistake
on the day of conjunction when it might
strike the earth. The Telegram suggests
tat jf tnev
Will lOOK over tne tlata again
they will probably find that the right j tation to congress Tuesday,
day was November 8, and that there J . ""
was no small shaking up on that occa- The Fossil Journal says the "detect
siou. ive" Sullivan, and his men did a bung-
'ling job in making the arrest of the
Official returns from the third congres
sional district of California give Hil born,
rep., 13,163; English, dem., 13,138.
Hilborn'8 plurality is twenty-five. The
California legislature stands as follows:
Senate, democrats 18 ; republicans, 22 ;
House, democrats, 46 ; republicans, 35 ;
n in-partisan, 2 ; populist, 1; independ
ent, 1. Democratic majority over all on
joint ballot, 3.
' It is reported that the trustees of the
estate of Samuel J. Tilden have reached
a satisfactory settlement with the rela
tives of the deceased, and possess suffi
cient funds for the erection and main
tenance of the Tilden library proposed
in Tilden's will.
An Astoria paper says that an inch of
snow is reported to have fallen on the
Lewis and Clarke river Friday. The
paper adds: ''Not one flake fell in As
toria. It did rain a drop or two, how
ever; just enough to keep the streets
well sprinkled."
There is on exhibition in London a
kangaroo that knows how to spar. This
is not tbe same kangaroo that partici
pated in a knock-out in America recent
ly is it?
It is predicted that the cotton crop
will be two-thirds of its usual size this
year. The prices of a great-deal of all
wool clothing will probably be raised by
this.
Mathematical problem : If Kansas be
divided into two states in 1893 what will
le the number of her. political parties
ja 18967
T. McF. PA TTOS DBA D.
Thomas McFadden Patton, one of Or
egon's earliest pioneers and most promi
nent citizens, died suddenly and unex
pectedly in Salem on Tuesday from
heart failure, brought on by over exer
tion at the funeral of Mr. O. Dickinson,
the venerable seedsman " of the capital
city. Mr. Patton, Squire Farrar, C. M.
Parmenter, P. H. Hatch, Chas. Clag
gett and H. H. Stanton, all old pioneers
and personal friends of Mr. Dickinson,
acted as pall-bearers. After reaching
the church he asked to be excused, saying
he had over-lifted himself and was feel
ing poorly. Gov. Moody took his place,
as a pall-bearer, and he went directly to
Dr. Richardson's office. Not finding
him in he proceeded to Dr. Bradshaw's,
arriving thereat nearly three in an al-
most exhausted condition. tie was
treated and received some relief. He
rallied for about ten minutes, when be
seemed overcome from a sudden attack
and turned purple in the face, dying in
a few minutes thereafter. He never be
came conscious that death was at hand.
Mrs. Patton was at his side and he spoke
cheerfully to her up to the last, saying
that he was not seriously ill. His death
causes a terrible sensation to his friends
and to the entire community. Mr. Pat
ton came overland in 1852, and occupied
many responsible and honorable posi
tions. At the time of his death he was
eminent commander of Oregon com
mandery, and has been secretary of the
Oregon Masonic grand lodge, and for
eighteen years chairman of the commit
tee on foreign correspondence to the
grand chapter. In May, 1884, he was
appointed by President Arthur consul to
Hiogu, Japan, which position he filled
until relieved by Cleveland in 1887.
Although tbe people of this country
are very generally inclined to regard
the career of he Kansas woman politi
cian Mrs. Lease, with amused disdain,
it is well worth their while to under
stand that she has become a distinct
power, not only in her own state but in
some others. As the most striking ex
anfplo of the American woman in poli
tics she is worthy of studv. It may le-ii
L . i! 1 . i . :.u ik . ;.l ; t 1'
reauuy ueuetuu mat witu wie wiuemug
of the scope of women's privileges and
with the improvement in the conduct of
political campaigns lite tendency will be
for members of the ).' utler sex who, like
Mr.-. Lese, are prac; itioners at the bar
to go m the st nmp to teach the party
doctrines which have their support. So
long, however, as women do not have
the right of suffrage and are not per
mitted to bold political offices, the women
cannot expect to be more than so many
Moll Pitchers in the fight. The influ-
: ence wielded by Mrs. Lense in the new
movement which has brought to life' the
; peoples party is apparently due not only
: " tht? novelty of the thing, but also in
I l""ge measure to her ability to present
; forcible arguments in a forcible way.
e has shown a genius for campaigning,
and in politics is a better man than
some thousands of tbe other sex who
think they have ability in that line.
Some great statesmen have made serious
mistakes, but. who. ever heard of any
mistakes bv the Hon. Marv Lease?
In contradiction of a dispatch yester
day relative to the earning message of
President Harrison, and in view of the
J exigency of the near approach of the ses
i sion of congress, tbe president has called
a special meeting of the cabinet to cou-
sider the recommendations in his mes-
sage. It is now his intention merely to
I touch on one or two points which he
j bad in mind to elaborate, and be expects
tn have the rtocnmei.t readv for riM-sen-
Koslyn bank robbers. AH agree that
Sullivan's best plan would have been to
have notified Sheriff Wilcox to make
the arrests, which he could have done
single-handed without any trouble.
When it comes to good, solid, horse
sense, we believe our sheriffs are ahead
of Thiel, Sullivan, and their whole thief
catching outfit.
Martin McCandless, an old-time miner
of Idaho, who left "the states" before
there were any railways west of Indiana,
saw a train at Weiser for the first time
in his life last week, when lie came in
and bought his ticket going home to stay
after an absence of 45 years, mostly a
life in the mines. His astonishment
when he first looked at a modern train
of cars is impossible to describe. It beat
Rip Van Winkle.
It is at this time of tbe year that the
misguided but loving wife secretly buys
a box of dark-brown mauilla paper and
smiles with pleasant anticipation at the
pleasure her husband will have smoking
it on Christmas.
Many republican postmasters are re
signing already and the mouths of their
democratic neighbors are watering
more freely than ever.
Pioneer s Bakery.
' Having again reopened this popular
bakery and employed the services of a
first class baker, I am prepared to furn
ish the public with the yery best of
bread, pies and cakes on short notice.
Next door to Chrisman A Corson, Cor.
Washington and Second streets, The
Dalles, Or. Go. Uvea.
. NOTTCK.
All Dalles- City ' warrants registered
prkir to January 6, 1891,- will be paid if
presented at my office. , Interest ceases
from and after this elate
Dated October 13th, 1892. V
L. ROBDHK,
if. Treae. Dalies Citv.
On E DOLLAR
EVERY HOUR
is easily earned by any one of either sex in any
part of the coon try, who is willing to work Indus.
triously at the employment which we furnish.
toe employment wniun we lunusn.
light and pleaititut, and yon run no
The laoor is
risk whatever. We nt you out compl
went you out complete, ao tnai
you can give the business a trial without expense-
to vourseii. For tnow willing to ao a uttie wore.
I this is the grandest offer made. Yon can work
; all day, or in the evening only. If you are em.
Wal. 'utilize them, and add to vour income,
oar ouKint win aot inienere at an. sou wui
be luuaxrd on the start at the raniditT and
by which you amass dollar upon dollar, day in ajd
day out. 'LCven beginners are successful from the
first hour. Any one can run the business none
fail. You should try nothing else until yon see
for yourself what you can do at the business
which we offer. No capital risked. Women are
grand workers; nowadays tbey make as much
as men. They should try this business, as it is so
well adapted to them. Write at once and see for
yourself. Address H. HALLETT & CO.,
Box &80, Portland, Me.
Jflonthly ffleteopologieal Report.
Weather bureau, department of' agriculture.
Station. The Dalles. Oregon, for the month of
October, 1492. .
Latitude 43P 36' 18". Longitude 121 12' " west.
Altitude 116 feet abovu sea level.
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Mean barometer 29.!i4: highest barometer
30.506 (date 25th): lowest barometer 29.669 (date
14th.) -
Meun temperature 53.2: highest tem)eraturc,
82 oil 3d, lowest temperature, 12, on 16th.
Greatest daily range of temperature, 35 on M.
Least daily range of temperature, 12 on 10th.
AH TCKFERATORE FXB THIS MONTH IN
1X72..
173..
174..
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11877. . : .511.6 11882.
...... 11S78. ...48.0 1883.
11879.. .44. S 184.
.61.8 1880.... 54.0 1SS5.
.46.011887.. ..50.5
.4S.0jl888... .55.0
.50.5 1889. ...55.4
.64. 011890.... 55.1
.61.0 1891. ...54 S
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.0 11881... -.44.3J1S86.
Total excess in temDerature durine the
month for 18 yeans, 1 dex 7 min.
Total excess in temperature since January 1st,
uu.w.
Prevailing direction of wind. west.
Total precipitation, .90: number of days on
which .01 inch or m
more of precipitation" fell,
ten.
TOTAL rKKCIFTTATION FOB THIS MONTH IK
187S ;1878....1.o3il883....0 46
1874 1879... 0.88 1884... 1.27
1875. .. .4.80 1 1880. . . .0.12 l885. . . .0.28
1876 . . .2.37 1181. . . .2.62 j '886. .. .0.70
1877 . . .1.66 il882. . . .2.30 Il887. .0.15
1888 ...0.95
1889... 0.90
1810. ...1.16
1891... 1.14
1892... 0.90
Total deficiency in precipitation during month,
for 18 years, 0.44 inches.
Total deficiency in precipitation since January
1st, 4.IU ior ia years.
Number nf cloudless, days, 22: partly cloudy
a:iya, 4; tyiouay aays t.
Date of frost (light) 16th.
Barometer reduced to sea level. T indicates
trace of precipitation.
SAMUEL. L. BROOKS,
Voluntary Signal Corps Observer.
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