1776
THE
Grand Parade, Hose Tournament, Fireworks.
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The Steamer Regulator will run an excursion, leaving- Cascade Locks at 6:30 A. M. on. July 4th, landing at all
way points, arriving at The Dalles in ample time for all to witness the entire celebration. Tickets, round trip, 50c.
A GRAND BALL IN THE EVENING.
Other Amusements During
SUNDAY WITH THE TURNERS.
A Large Number Come From Portland
Kxeursion and Concert Fine Set
of Singer.
Yesterday wa8 a gala Jay among our
German friends. Great preparations
had been made to entertain the Portland
Turners and never was hospitality more
successful and better appreciated.
When the Regulator left the city at 9
o'clock a large number of members of
the Gesang Verein and their friends
were aboard. The crowd was not ae
large as on previous occasions, but what
they lacked in numbers they made up in
enthusiasm. The Orchestra band was
on the lower deck and discoursed sweet
music as the boat backed up the river
and then passed the city front at full
speed. Captain McNulty was at the
wheel. The trip down the river was un
marked by any excitement. The only
stops made were at Hood River, where
some passengers came aboard, and at
Cbenowitb, where the 6teamer stopped
for wood. Cascade Locks was reached a
little before 1 o'clock and the excursion
ists waited an hour before the Dalles
City arrived from Portland with a large
crowd on board. A slight rain was fall
ing most of the time and the opportun
ities for seeing things and especially the
Jocks, were not as good as on the pre
vious trips. Most of The Dalles people
gathered at the wharf to wait for the
' Dalles City and 6o6n the staunch boat
was seen c.niing around Sheridan's
point and plunging into the midst of the
rapids. It is a thrilling eight to watch
this honest steamer as she comes from
Sheridan's point to the wharfboat. She
sever falters nor swerves from hercouree
bat bravely rides through the rapids and
soon rests in the quiet waters at the foot
of the canal. About forty of those who
were aboard the steamer came through
, to The Dalles. The others were excur
sionists who made the trip to Cascades
and return.
The Regulator left the Locks about 2
p. m., and arrived in The Dalles shortly
after 6 o'clock. ' The Turners were wel
comed by a large crowd at the dock and
many salutations of recognition were ex
changed. A procession, headed by the
band, was formed at the wharf and
marched to the opera house. The
Geaang Verein. from The Dalles acted as
an escort for their Portland friends.
The intervals between the arrival of the
boat and the hour for the concert was
passed by the visitors in walking through
our. city , and noticing its substantial
buildings and pretty residences. Many
of the Turners were well acquainted in
The Dalles and were entertained at the
homes of some of our "citizens. They
all had a kind word to say for the beauty
of our town.
THE CONCERT.
The Baldwin opera honte began filling
with people at an early hour and by the
time appointed for the commencing of
the program every seat was taken. ' In
spite of the fact that the singing was in
German, many who could not under
stand that langnage were present and
heartily enjoyed the evening. Tasty
decorations of flowers made the stage
look very pretty, while over the foot
lights was hung a design of flowers com
FOURTH
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posing the word "Welcome." The pro
gram opened with a selection by our
orchestra, which never played with
better effect. Thevisitors, who are ex
cellent judges of music, were very kind
in praising The Dalles orchestra and
many compliments were bestowed upon
the ZLuaicians. Our city was well rep
resented in the exercises and The Dalles
could well feel proud that in its niidet
could be found euch musical ability.
The singing throughout the evening was
of the highest order and though the sen
iment of the songs could not be under
stood by all who were present, there was
no doubt in any one's mind but that
they were a fine lot of singers. Solos,
duetts, quartettes made up the evening's
entertainment and many of the "per
formers were compelled to respond to
hearty encores. The violin solo "Die
Legende," by Prof. Jos. Stebinger was a
beautiful rendition. Mr. Stebinger
plays with exquisite sweetness and the
audience sat charmed with the beautiful
tones of an instrument played by a
master hand. To the encore he res
ponded with a selection from Lohengrin.
After the program was over some time
was spent in pleasant sociability.
The Portland visitors were assured
that their visit to The Dalles was much
appreciated and enjoyed by the Gesang
Verein ot this city, and the Portland
people had much to Say in praising the
hospitality of their boBts. A cordial
feeling existed between Portland and
The Dalles. The visitors departed this
morning on the Regulator, having had a
thoroughly enjoyable time and carrying
with them pleasant memories of The
Dalles and its Gesang Verein Harmonie.
WATER COMMISSIONERS MEET
Meters to be Flaced All Through Town
A Foil Keport of the Proceeding!.
When President Mack, of the water
commission, called the meeting to order
last night, Commissioners Crossen,
Ward, Nielsen and Chrisman were pres
ent. The minutes of the previous meet
ing met with no objection and were ap
proved. The first business that came
before the commission was the auditing
and payment of bills against the board
and the following were approved and
warrants ordered drawn : W. R. Brown,
digging diteb, $82.48; Mays & Crowe,
supplies, $213.66; W. II. Young, labor,
$5.45; Dennis Bunnell, labor, $1.80;
Maier & Benton, supplies, $13.79; I.J.
Norman, salary as superintendent, $75;
II. Laflin, helper, $55.; Hugh Chrisman,
secretary, $5. Mr. Burget, as city treas
urer, handed in the following report of
the condition of the water fund :
Jan 1 To cash on hand $2,606 87
" T. A. Hudson note. f 323 05
June From water, rents 1,044 25 1, 67 30
Dotal Cash
CONTRA.
13,97- 17
Jan 1 By warrant No. 64 .. $ 120
" " No.65 ...... 75 00
" " No. 66 65 09
" - No. 67 6 00
" " No. 68 . . 6 00
" . - No 69. ..... 101 76
Jun 3 " No. 60 ...... , 25
' u No. 63 60 60 .
Jun 8 No. 6 6 20
Jun 25 " No. 61 100
Jun 28 " -interest on
bouda, No. 70.. 750 001,060 80
Total cash on band $2 ,923 27
- Of the cash. on had $2,700 is drawing
i a teres t at the rate of six per cent in
French & Co.'s bank.
In addition to the amount of cash re
THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1895.
CELEBRHTION
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ike Day.
ported on hand there are over $1500 in
warrants drawing 8 per cent interest.
These, of courf e, represent assets. From
the whole report it can readily be seen
that the finances of. the water fund are
in good condition and it is only a matter
of time when the bonded debt shall be
entirely paid. The secretary's report
was read and adopted. A warrant was
ordered drawn in favor of the city for
the payment of the interest installment
upon the bonds. The amount was $750.
When this routine business was die
posid of, the matter of the water meters
came up for discussion. Meters will be
placed throughout town as quickly as
p ieible and it is hoped in this way to
regulate the waste of water. Regarding
the rates it was moved and carried that
the charge up to 200.000 gallons remain
as it is at present, 16) cents per thons
Kiid gallons. The rate fr water over
20,000 gallons and up to 300,000 was
fixed at 1 cents and for any amount
OTer 31)0,000 a rate of 10 cents per 1000
gallons will be charged. . The secretary
was authorized to make notification of
the new schedule.
The board decided to instruct W. H.
Wilson to proceed on the note of the
city held against,George Watkins.
A motion was carried that Superin
tendent Norman be ordered to lay on
Eleventh street, from Union to Liberty,
the two inch pipe, which had been taken
tip on Fourth street.
As this completed the business before
the commission a motion to adjourn, was
quickly carried.
A Brilliant Young; Japanese.
Those, who attended the Congrega
tional church last evening and heard
Mr. Sann I. Hirota, came away with a
pe.ing that they had listened to a most
remarkable young man.' It was a treat
seldom granted to have a native Japan
ese tell of his own country with the grace
and earnestness with which this young
man spoke. Although but 19 years of
aire, his discourse was maik.d witn a
judgment and thought full worthy of a
man whose jadgment was fully matured.
Both in manner and inthougnt was he
charming. In a simple story be told of
Japan, described it Keogniptricolly and
related some of its history, spoke of its
wonderful progress in the last twenty
five years and the bright future that
was just dawning. Mr. Hirota spoke of
the costumes and habits of his people
and then recited a Japanese poem. Sel
dom have we heard anything yrettier,
though not a syllable was intelligible;
but the softness of the language, which
was strongly remindful of the Greek,
and the feeling way in which the young
man recited, deeply impressed the audi
ence. At another point in the lecture
Mr. Hirota sang a popular Japanese
song, which also sounded prettily.
In discussing the late war the youth
ful speaker showed his patriotism : none
of the offensive sqrt, , but of the kind
which every. American would admire.
He pointed out some of the great good
that would be done civilization by the
outcome of the war, and closed with the
hope, eloquently expressed, that Japan
would follow America and be what she
is, a leader in Christian civilization.
Not one who listened last night could
Op JULY.
E H
For further
V
tains otnerwise Dut that tms young
Japenese, who has been but five years
in America, has a future before him
than which none can be brighter. He
has in him the springs of oratory, and
with the fine discerning judgment which
he Bhowed last night, will return to bis
people and be a power among them.
Z.ast Meeting of the Tear.
The members of the city council held
their last meeting for the. fiscal year of
1894-'95 Saturday evening at the city
ball. Mayor Menefee and al! the alder
men except Messrs. Adams, Shackelford
and Kuck, were present. The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and
approved. The reports of the city offi
cers were held over till the meeting to
night, at which time they will be read
. Liquor licenses to sell vinous, malt
and spirituous liquors in quantities less
than one quart were granted to Stabling
& Williams, Charles Knabe, F. Lemke,
T. T. Nicholas, Sinnott & Fish, Charles
Frank, Andrew Baldwin, Maetz &
Pundt, Fj W. Silvertooth, F. V. L,
Skibbe, Dan Baker, Ben Wilson and J.
O. Mack. A license was granted to
August Buchler to sell malt liquors for
one year, and one commencing Jaly
12th was granted to Chas. Becht. -
The bill of Meston, Dygert & Co. for
lithographing the bonds, in amount
$110, was ordered referred to the finance
committee.
The claim of the Gatta Percha &
Rubber Mfg. Co. was referred to the
committee on fire and water. .
The mayor appointed Messrs. Hood
and Thompson a committee to confer
with the water commission about their
bill against the city.
After the business of the evening was
concluded, Mr. Nolan arose and moved
that a vote of thanks be extended to the
retiring city officers for their kindness,
accommodation and efficiency. Mr.
Hood seconded the motion, and it went
through with no delay.
The meeting adjourned ,tili this even
ing, when the business that was left
over will.be finished.
A. High Compliment.
The following letter from the agent of
the Oregon Frnit Union in Helena to
the manager here, pays a high compli
ment to Wasco connty cherries. The
only thing that can' be corrected is that
the cherries were not , packed by an ex
perienced California packer, but were
put up by members of Mr. Taylor's
family. ' Following is a portion of the
letter received:
"We desire to call yonr attention to
the shipment of cherries made from The
Dalles by Mr. O. D. Taylor. This was
by far the finest pack and the finest
cherry that has been received from Ore
gon and fonnd ready sale. If you could
have the other packers do as well and
put up as nice fruit as Mr. Taylor does,
it will find ready sale, and there will be
no trouble to move the fruit. ; The cher
ries were extra, large and very evenly
and carefully packed, no doubt, by an
experienced California man. Such
cherries as Mr. Taylor's do not last more
than a few minutes."
Advertise in Tax Chronicle.
Information, see Small Hills
Tin Till Miw
JOS. T. PETERS
at The
Blakeley &
DRUGGISTS.
175 Second Street,
V .'.-ARTISTS
jr"Country and Mail Orders will receive
New England Marble Granite Vorks,
Calvin H. Weeks, Proprietor.
-WHOLESALE AND
Fine IflonumenM Worij
Do not order Monumental Work until
that, for good work, our charges are always the lowest. Cash or time settlements
fas preferred can be arranged for at greatly reduced figures. Send address fur de
signs and prices. Second and Third-street cars pass our salesrooms.
720 Front Street, opp. the Failing School,
Wool Growers,
Attention..
I will be in The Dalles during the Wool Season ohis
year, prepared to buy all kinds of Wool in any quantities at
the highest market price. See me before selling or ship
ping your Wool.
" CHARLES S. MOSES.
1895
OR.
IS THE
BEST
of all:
& CO., Sole Agents
Dalles.
Houghton,
The Dalles, Oregon
TZEZRI-A-X-S
prompt attention.
EKTA1L DEALER IN-
Imported if.
von ob ain our figures. You will find
PORTLAND, OR.