THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1895. The Weekly Ghroaiele. THK lALLE9. - - OREGON Clubbing List. The Chronicle, which gives the news twice a week, has made-arrangements to elub with the following publications, and offers two papers one year for little more than the price of one : Regular Our price price ftmiele ui 1. 1. Trikme. $2.50 $1.75 ruicle ud Weeilj Oreg.iiai 3.00 2.00 Wit iiWklj uuiier. ...... 3.25 2.25 staiicle ud Wetkl j He York W.rld . . 2.25 2.00 LOCAL BREVITIES. Fast falls tbe snow, Oh! lady mine. Sprinkling tbe lawn with crystals fine; Bat by tbe gods! we won't repine While we're together. We'll kiss and chat and rhyme and dine, Defying weather. ' Then stir the fire and pour the wine And let those sea-green eyes divine Four their love madness into mine. I don't care whether 'Tls sun or snow, or storm or shine, If we're together. Saturday's Daily. The hills surrounding the city received a light coating of snow last night. Navigation was suspended on Snake siver yesterday on account of the freeze P Are you going to. the Redmen's mas querade? Of course you are, because everybody will be there and you don't want to get left. The thermometer touched twelve be low freezing point last night, and if this condition prevails any length ef time we shall have good skating. Some of the boys have been skating n the slough above town, but at noon it was not frozen across sufficiently to be safe except along the shore. The case of the State against Adam Fleck, who was charged with assault and battery in striking H. G. Gordion with a shovel, Dec. 24th, was tried in Justice Davis' court yesterday by a jury, and a verdict of not guilty was returned. Mr. M. Y. Harrison, who has been appointed by the court to collect delin quent taxes, has completed the work of Making a list of all the taxable real property in tbe county according to the assessor's pooka, for use in checking up - the present ownership book now being aade, and will at once begin the work f tax collecting. The committee appointed by the city eouncil to furnish plans lor a sewer system for the city, have completed their labors as far as selecting the route is concerned, having had two competent engineers assisting them. The proposed system will make five miles in length of 24 inch sewer and would be almost per fect, but the trouble is going to be in he cost. The Portland Illustrated Annual pub lished by Peaselee Bros, of that city, is ne of the very handsomest things of the kind we have ever seen. It is simply a masterpiece, in which the photographer the designer, the engraver and the printer have each tried to outdo tbe ther. Since the wreck in which Engineer Beady was killed the O. B. & N. is hav ing decidedly bad 1 nek at that point, or ear it. A temporary track has been built around the scene of the recent ac cident at Tumwater, and nearly every day since a freight train has got into the ditch there. Last night several cars got off the track, delaying the west bound ' passenger six hours. Monday's Daily. The legislature meets two weeks from today. Don't forget to write it 1895, for 1894 is a back number after today. Probate court meets on the 7th, and commissioners' court on the 9th. City council meets in regular session Thursday evening, the 3d day of Jan uary, 1895. ' ' The weather bureau reports for today and tomorrow, occasional snow, and - stationary temperature. - There is a special meeting of the city eouncil to act upon petitions for liquor licenses, beginning at 4 o'clock this afternoon. . it is stated tnat senator JJoIph will re turn from Washington to take direct " charge of his fight before the legislature next month. Friday night some person or persons . broke into Charley Cooper's cellar, on the hill, and swiped a lot of butter, pies and other eatables. The awarding of prizes at Maier & Benton's will take place at their gro cery store tonight at 8 o'clock, instead of 9 as advertised heretofore. There was just snow enough fell last Bignt io spoil we seating ana not enougn to make good coasting. Tbe weather, at the same time, moderated so that the ice is no longer safe. ' .- Quite a number of persons sampled the skating yesterday. The ice was only about an inch thick, and this only along the edge of the slongh. .. Still it was skating, and so the boys stayed with it. Florida has been visited by a blizzard that has cost the state millionsot dollars. At least one-half of the immense orange crop, estimated at five millions of boxes, was still on the trees, and were frozen anlii) ' Tfc ' ia tho tvtljlaat- vaotlifl ' ova known there, the thermometer marking 16 above. Water pipes were frozen and ice formed on the ponds. The South Oregon Monitor, published at Medford, in its issue of Dec. 28th, makes the startliug announcement that "three boys, were fined 10 apiece, for stealing melons, and were serving out the fine." . A bold, bad man took possession of tbe Aiken boarding house for a short time this morning, and give things brisk Christmas appearance for a while until Marshal Blakeney was sent for, who took him in charge and put him in the city refrigerator to cool off. . We are requested to state by several of our business men that they will not collect until Thursday, the 3d day of January, A. D., 1895. Owin$ to the co incidence of the first day of the month falling on the first day of the year, and both coming before the usual collection day, or tbe 2d, caused this action, which we suppose will be made unanimous, The grand masquerade given by Wasco tribe of Bedmen, takes place at Win gate's ball tonight. The indications are that it will be one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever held in The Dalles, for everybody is going. We are told some very handsome costumes will be shown and there is at least one that we know of that is "fearfully and won derfuliy made." Miss Lilla Went worth, accompanied by a black eye, visited the city recorder's office this morning and made complaint against Harry somebody, charging him with presenting'her the black eye afore said. Her musical and rippling laughter as she invoked the law showed that she was not actuated by malice, but moved only by a desire to see the statutes of the state upheld. Wednesday's Daily. The weather report for Eastern Ore gon for today and tomorrow is "enow and colder." The local is certainly elusive today, and there is not much of him ; in fact he is snow such a thing. The weather bureau reports a general snowstorm prevailing from the coast as far east as Baker City. There Tag some very good shooting done at pigeons on the beach yesterday, but few of those that left the trap getting away. The Regulator will not tie up before the 6th, unless the river becomes im passable, and she will not be tied up long either. The report of the county clerk for six months, ending Dec. 31st, shows that $1034.35 have been collected in fees and turned over to the county treasurer. The legislature meets on the 14th, and now is the time for the young lady who wants a clerkship to lay aside her gum and tackle the country members. Yet a few days and it will be too late. A telegram from Cascade Locks this morning stated that the snow 'was fall ing at the rate of eight inches an hour. If this is correct the chances for a block ade are exceedingly good. At tbe awarding of prizes by Maier & Benton New Year's Eve, Donovan Oisen of White Salmon got the cook stove, A. Fleck of this city the Columbia Garland, Jr., and W. C. McClure of Mosier the copper teakettle. Some thin ice began running in tbe river this morning. Should the weather turn but a little colder tbe Regulator may have to tie up before the time ad vertised. She will not do so, however, unless the ice compels it. It commenced snowing at an early hour this morning, there being about an inch of the fleecy added to what was al ready on the ground by 7 o'clock. The snow comes from the east, is "fine haired, and gives promise of staying qualities. Quite a number of young folks spent their New Years on the ice east of the city. The ice was in good condition but thin enough to make many afraid of it, being in that condition called when tbe writer was a boy "ticklish bender.". It is, no doubt, much stronger today, but the fast falling show has settled all chance to use it. Captain Saunders, a life timer, who was sent to the penitentiary for killing a man named Campbell, at Albany, in 1885, was pardoned by Governor Pen noj er Monday, the pardon being condi tioned that Saunders leave the state. It is understood that Saunders will go to Spokane, where he will be married, and will then go to Texas. A telegram received from Mr. Birgfeld Saturday, states that McKee Bankin will play here on tbe 7th and 8th, giving the "Danites" on the 7th and "Cannuck" on the 8th. Mr. Bankin stands at the head of his profession. His coming should be appreciated and that apprecia tion should be shown by the largest house that ever greeted an actor here. County Judge Northrop of Multno mah county has ordered the executors of the Dekum estate to pay the- widow $300 per month until, further notice. The executors did 'not want to pay her anything unless she released her rights in the dower, which of course she re fused to do. The matter will be carried to the supreme court before it is finally decided, Stub'.ing & , Williams have at their sample rooms, corner Second and. Court streets, a fine lot of claret, port and zin- fandel wine, which they will sell to the trade or at retail at lowest possible prices. . iMcis. SILVER LAKE HORROR FKIOKTFUL CHRISTMAS KVE HOI. . OCAUHT IN AN OREGON TOWN. An 0ertarned Limp Bet Fire to Building, Burning; Men, Women ud Children to Death. A dispatch from Klamath Falls yester day gives the following account of the Silver Lake horror : "A most horrible holocaust occurred at Silver Lake, Or., Christmas eve. Over 40 people cave up their lives. Six teen were badly injured, five of whom will probably die. While Santa Clans was making merry, the little children who had assembled in the hall above Chrismau Brothers' store, with their parents, brothers and sisters, little dreamed of the horrible fate they were soon to meet. The Lakeview Examiner says : "Some one attempted to get where he could see and hear better by jumping up on a bench in the middle of the hall. In doing so, his head struck a lamp hanging from the ceiling, causing' the oil to run out, which immediately caught fire. While trying to take the lamp down, it was tipped so that tbe oil ran out on the floor. From that time on the scene was horrible to behold. Some said, 'Shut the door and keep quiet, it can be put out,' while others screamed and yelled, The lamp was finally taken down, but it fell to the floor. In the attempts of the people to escape, it was kicked to the door, where it lay motionless, as it could not be touched on account of the intense heat. People were compelled to go through the flames, in order to reach the door, and frantically rushed to their doom. The killed are : Mrs. John Buick, Freddie and the baby ; Mrs. Owsley, Lillie and Bruce ; J J Buick and his daughter, Mrs. Snell- ing, Mrs Howard and two children; Ed Bowen, Miss McCauley, Wood Hearst and wife, Mrs Coshow, Frank West and wife and two children; T J Lambries and child, Mrs Ward, sr. Mrs U F Absbier, Frankie Horning, Mrs Payne, Mrs Nettie Williams and child, W Clay Martin and wife, Robert Small, Mrs Ella Ward and child, Frank Boss, his mother and sister, Boy Ward's child, Ira Hamilton and Mrs Gus Schroeder and child. ' . "The five injured, who are likely to die, are : Mrs J T Labrie, Bob Snelling and sister, and Ed Payne and son. "The postoffice and the entire stock of goods of Chrisman Brothers, which were in the building, a two-story struc ture, were consumed with it." Examples of Com man ism In the Lower Animal World. Professor Stewart, in a lecture before the London institution, gives some In stances of the curious partnerships which are sometimes formed in tbe ani mal world, the principal of which has been differentiated by naturalists under the term commensalism. The organism of the lower animals are inter-depend ant, and, like human beings few of them are able to live only for and by them selves. There is a hermft crab, who carries about him attached to his shell, or even to his claw, a sea anemone. When the crab feeds his partner shares the feast, and morover enjoys the benefits of free locomotion, though little able to move itself. The parasite fully repays this service by hiding the crab when he is in danger, aiding him to nrnmb or kill his prey, and, when the time comes for the crab to change his shell, assisting him to his new home. Another example of this spirit of communism is found in the protection j-fforded the acacia tree of tropical America by a colony of ant warriors. Tbe acacia tree, finding itEelf in danger of destruction by leaf-cutting and other ants and other insects, enlists in its service a tribe of ants, which are not only innocuous, but ready to fight for the plant and keep off its enemies. But the ants are true mercenaries and will not serve without pay, and for them the tree affords food and a shelter hollow appendages (stipules) to live in and nutrient fluids on which they feed. As soon as tbe foe sets foot on the leaf stock he is assailed by the guardian ants and either killed or compelled to beat a hasty retreat. Pittsburg Dispatch. . - Christmas Tree on Mill Creek. Upper Mill Creek, Dec. 28, '94. Dear Sib : I have come to life agein and will say news is scarce, still we had the finest Christmas tree in the far west. The tree was loaded with good presents for both ' old and young. Lots of the young people from Three Mile and Dutch Flat were present and laughed till their sides ached at a piece acted by J. W. Fausher, entitled "Jo Abb the Green horn." Well Mr. Editor I will come as soon as I can again. Yours as ever,- - - Spoons. We WUI Still Smoke. Tomorrow being New Year's day, the usual amount of good resolutions will be made in the : morning, many of which will be broken before nfght, and all of them before a month. - When you see Jones going around looking .like his mother-in-law was coming to visit him, you may know that. he has discarded his pipe. By noticing his face each morning you can tell when the unequal struggle is lose. Jones can quit any time, and as soon as he satisfies himself on this point by abstaining for from 24 to 48 hours, he knows that no habit can ever get the best of him, and so, feeling perfectly safe, he finds his pipe again. Smith has the same plan for rum. Bob inson is equally successful in quitting pool and staying out late, and so in turn tbe whirligig turns round, and we all pursue the even tenor of our sinful ways, .As for us, gentle reader, we have but one really bad habit, and that is a han kering after a good cigar. We have no intention of swearing off, either, for we have tried it just enough to know that we can if we want to. No, sir, we don't intend to swear off until we see if we have to. Florida Will Lose Millions ef Dollars by the Cold Weather. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 31. Three million dollars will hardly coyer the loss in Florida from the cold of the past 72 hours. The mercury dropped to 22 deg. above zero last night, and the cold com pleted its work of destruction. The apple plantations are ruined, as well as the oranges and the winter vegatable crops. Next year's orange crop will be shortened by 1,000,000 boxes, which means an additional loss of $1,500,000 to the growers and the transportation companies. The direct and incidental losses by this spell .will aggregate $5,- 000,000 in the next two years. - Last night at 8 o'clock tbe mercury was 41 deg. The mercury went down to 14 deg. above zero at the signal station in this city just before sunrise this morning, this record being 1 deg. colder than the temperature during the great freeze of 1886, and the lowest since 1835. Ihe thermometer at the station is 100 feet above ground, and the surface readings about town average from 10 to 3 deg. lower. Reports from Titusville, Tampa, Ocala, Gainesville, Palatka and Sanford indicate the mercury dropped about 18 above zero in- these localities. The orange and vegetable crops are practi cally ruined, The best estimate places the number of oranges on the trees at fully 2,600,000 boxes, and officials of the Florida Fruit Exchange, in this city, think fully 2,000,000 boxes have been frozen eitber wholly or in part. If this estimate is correct, tbe remaining 600,- 000, boxes will bring fabulous prices. These reports cannot be verified until tonight or tomorrow, but the best in formants in fruit matters say "The jig is up with the oranges of -1894-95." Ice formed on the streets of Jacktohville this morning. ' , The snap is not without compensation, however, as it has largely killed the scale, one of the deadliest orange pests, and exterminated another, the white fly, which was becoming active in some groves and threatened the state. The Glorious Climate of Texas. "Yes, sen," said Representative Hutcheson, of Texas, to a Washington Post reporter, in reply to the usual re mark; "yes, seh, this certainly is a charming day. But us folks from Texas don't enthuse over it, because you know seh, we have this kind o' weather right along down in our state. Our skies rival the blue of Italy's far-famed cerulean vault, and from the birth of winter, seb, till the beautiful month of May melts in the lap of gorgeous perfumed June, the fragrance of whose roses sweetens the breath of our nostrils till winter, thoee skies look down on the Lone Star state and see just such weather as this." "As good as tbe far-famed weather of Florida, Mr. Hutcheson?" 'As good, seh ? Better, And what's more, we are not eternally talking about it, either. But then we don't live through the summers on .fish 'and through the winter on Yankees." ' School Notes. At a special meeting of the school di rectors last Monday Miss Lura Welch and Miss Ella Cooper were 'employed as additional teachers, and will begin work January 21st. One of them will be placed in the East Hill primary, after which the third, fourth and fifth grades will be taught there. This will fill every room belonging to the district, and will necessitate the moving of the kinder-. garten school from the Union school annex. The change also made neces sary the purchase of 100 desks, which are now being placed in the rooms. After the additional teachers begin their labors the average number of pnpils for each teacher employed will be 43, and the number of teachers 15. School commences Monday. I. O. O. F. Installation. There will be an installation of tbe officers of Columbia Lodge, No. 5, 1. O. O. F., at their hall on Friday evening, Jan. 4th, 1S95, at 8 o'clock. The grand master is expected to be present. All Odd Fellows with their wives are cor dially invited to attend. ' By order of the committee of arrange ments. . tf Beal Estate Transactions. The following deeds 'were filed for record Saturday : United States to John C. Ward, seJi. nej and e, ewj, sec' 3, 1 1 n of r 14 e ; patent. F. M Thompson and wife to J. A. Gulliford, nej, sec 17, tp 2 s of rl3e; $425. " - Tm Chronicle prints the news. Subscr.be for The Chronicle,. " Christmas at the Agency. : Simkasho, Or., Dec. 29, 1894. A very pleasant time was spent at Simnashp boarding school Christmas night, of which the following is the pro gram : Song, "Glory to God, the Father," by the choir. Prayer, Bev. J. A. Speer. Opening address, Fannie Hull. Recitation, "Christmas Has Come," Dan Butler. Recitation, Samuel Schoolie and Al vin Smith. Recitation, "Something for Children td Do," Martha TzumU. Song, Five Little Girls. Recitation, George Smith. Recitation, "The Last Hymn," Miss Sherraru. - 1 Recitation, Frank Wewa. Recitation, "Learning My Letters," EiizaPall. ' Address, Miss Black. Song. "The Village Bell," Miss Heis. ler. Becitation, "The Babe of Bethlehem," Fifteen Little Children. Becitation, Jessie Pipsher. - Becitation, "Somebody's Mother," Miss Laird. Song, Supt. Ferguson. Becitation, "My Stocking," Eliza Tohet. Becitation, "Over the Line," Miss Morgan. Becitation, McKay James. Reading, Harry Qaeachpahma. Becitation, Jennie Pruit. Song, Mr. and Mrs. Kalama, Misses Heisler and Morgan. Becitation, "The Baby's Stocking," Anna Luxillo. Becitation, "The New Church Organ," Miss Sherrard. Dialogue, "Train to Mauro," Mr Kalama, Miss Taylor and Edward Welch. Address, Bev. J. A. Speer. Mr. James Hayesjacted as Santa Claus and distributed the presents from the tree. A large number of outside Indians were present, and altogether it was a very pleasant affair, and one long to be remembered. Umtichee. The Masquerade. The masquerade ball given by the Bedmen drew a yery large crowd, most of whom, however, were content to look on instead of taking part. There were about eighty maskers who held posses sion of tbe Door until 10 o'clock, at which time tbe masks were removed and the dancing became general. Tbe floor was filled all the time with people determined to have a good time, and so they had it. We have not space to give personal mention of any of tbe costumes, unless indeed we make an exception in the case of George Brown who had a velocipede that was fearfully and wonderfully made. It consisted of a wheelbarrow upside down with a pair of small truck wheels under it. The drive-wheel was taken from a small cart, and the treadles were like the windlass of an old fashioned well. An iron seat from a mowing machine furnished the saddle, and the rig was tricked out with a headlight oil can of prodigious size, and a monkey wrench. Independent Werkers' Resolutions. We, the members of Independent Workers Lodge, No. 7, 1. O. G. T., as sembled in regular session, wisti to ex press our sorrow in regard to the recent death of our brother, Thomas N. Jolea ; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our sincere sympathy to his afflicted family in this their hour of grief and sorrow. Be$olved, That pur charter be appro priately draped for the next thirty days as an expression or our esteem ; also spread upon the minutes of our lodge. Resolved, That in the death of our brother our lodge, and the order gener ally, loses a very faithful worker in the cause of temperance. Revolved, That we express our high es teem and appreciation for the faithful manner in which he hue tilled the office of Lodge Deputy. Resolved, That a copy of these resolu tions be presented to the family, and also a copy be sent to the press of our city for publication. E. H. Merrill, Rowland Wiley, Thos. E. Ward. Real fistate Transactions. The following deed was filed for record Mondav afternoon : J. N. Smith and wife to John Robin- eon and wife, 10 acres in ne corner of section 2, lot number 3, tp 1 n of r 13 e. The members of the First Baptist church gave a dinner yesterday to the Sunday school and their invited guests. The dinner is a regular feature of the occasion, and is always excellent; but yesterday all former occasions were out done. The post prandial exercises con sisted of songs, guitar soloc, recitations and speeches, all of which were enjoya ble and enjoyed. When Baby was sick, we gare her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Hiss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gare them Casteria, PERSONAL MENTION. "''J Saturday. " Dr. F. C. Broeius was up from Hood River yesterday evening. . The weather bureau reports warmer wmther and snow for tomorrow. Hon. Henry' Blackmail ; collector of internal revenue for the district of Or egon, was in tbe city last night. Mr. 'Lewis Sclioll, formerly of this city, but now of Prescott, Wash., visited old time friends here yesterday. It has been some fifteen years since Mr. Scholl left The Dalles and he notes great changes in that time. onday. Professor Gavin and wife arrived homo from Portland Saturday night. Wro. Woodcock, James Kennedy and Ike Driver are in from Wamic. Mr. Wilbur Hendrix of Dnfur is in the city. We acknowledge a pleasant call. ' Wednesday. Miss Melissa Hill returned from Port land Monday, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Farley came up on the boat Monday from Portland. Mr. Charles Joles of Tacoma, who was here last week attending the funeral of his brother,, left for home Monday morning. Misses Minnie Michell and Nan Cooper, who have been visiting in Port land and attending tbe institute, re turned home Monday night. Mrs. Rinehart, niter a visit to her relatives here, left for Portland yester day afternoon. She was accompanied by her father-in-law, Mr. Rinehart of Summeryille. DIED. At Hood River, Tuesday, Jan. 1st, Mrs. Buskirk, wife of Win. Buskirk. The deceased was a most estimable woman, and ber death is a loss to not only her relatives, but to the commun ity in which she lived. She leaves, be sides her husband, several children, one of whom is Mrs. A. Winans of this city. MARRIED. At the study of the Congregational church, this city, by Rev. W. C. Curtis, on the 31st inst., Christopher C. English and Mrs. Mary Smith, both of The Dalles. - : ; BORN. In this city, Dec. 29th, to the wife of E. M. Smith, a son. r How's This! We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh than cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. ' F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O. We, tbe undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for the last li years, and be lieve bim perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations , made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Waldino, Kinsax & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, G. . Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon tbe blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testi monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. ' Sold by all druggists. At 2 o'clock a telephone message re ported two inches of enow at Walla Walla and snowing hard. At the same time a dispatch from Hood River reports twelve inches and snowing very fast. At the Cascade Locks Dr. Leavens at 2 o'clock reported two inches and snowing only lightly. It was reported this morn- . ing that it was snowing at the Cascades at . the rate of eight inches an hour, a report that gained credence, but which was evidently made out of whole cloth. A Secret. . If all the ladies knew the simple secret that a bad complexion is due to a dis ordered liver, there would be fewer sal low faces and blotchy skins. This im portant organ must be kept active and healthy to insure a clear and rosy color. Dr. J. A. McLean's Liver & Kidney Balm as a purifier, beats all the creams and lotions in existence and will pro duce a more permanent effect. Removes bad taste in the mouth, offensive breath, yellow tinge in the skin, wind on the etoumch and that dull, billious feeling which so surely indicates the torpid liver. Price $1.00 per bottle. Snipes & Kinnersly, Drug Co. Don't Tobacco -Spit or Smoke Your 1.1(c) Away, is the truthful, startling title of a book about No-To-Bac, the harmless, guaran teed tobacco habit cure that braces up nicotinized nerves, eliminates the nico tine poison, makes weak' men gain strength, vigor and manhood. You run no physical or financial risk, as No-To-Bac is sold by Snipes & Kinersly under a guarantee to cure or money refunded. Book free. . Address Sterling -Remedy Co ; New York or Chicago. Notice. The D. P. & A. N. Co. will tie up their steamers for necessary repairs on Jan. 6th, 1895, and will resume opera tions as soon after repairs are made as possible. W. C. Allaway, ' Agent. -. 1 Notice. All city warrants registered prior to February 8,' 1892, are now due and pay able at my office. Interest ceases after this date. LI. Buroet, City Treas. Dated Dalles City, Jan. 1. 1895. Mr. H. H. Campbell has received a new line of crockery at his grocery store which be will sell at 1Q per cent, dis count. ; ' - -- decl8. Feed wheat for Sale cheap at Wasco Warehouse. tf.