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LOCAL BKEVITIES.
Wednesdays Doily.
The weather report for tomorrow Bays
ir with a stationary temperature.
R. E. Williams baa jast opened a fine
ne of mens' suits, overcoats and mac-
toshes. They are well' worth seing.
If you want to make a Christmas pres-
t of latest needlework, call and see
west designs in white and tinted
amped linens, jast received at Mrs. M.
. Briggs'. ol6dlwl.
In the police court this morning City
ecorder Phelps fined one individual $15
r striking Joe Woodford, the. poet of
e ehtep camp. Otherwise the docket
as empty.
The city council would do well if it
ould coneider the advisability of par-
asing a cnemicai engine lor tne ae-
artment. One would haye been very
andy this afternoon.
Now that the fair is over and the
heat is under cover, the weather
ureau can order rain whenever it
leases. The farmers are anxious to be
in the fall plowing, but as yet the
round is too dry.
Justice Davis was called upon last
ight to perform a marriage ceremony
which Henry Frock and Arretta Al-
erta Hembry were the interested par
es. The ceremony took place at
kibbe's hotel.
Among the things damaged in the fire
as the piano which served as one of
he bones of contention in the late piano
ar. The instrument was damaged
omewhat by water, but was untouched
y the flames.
The city waterworks appeared to good
dvantage this afternoon. Under a high
ressure tne plugs sent lortn strong
treams, and there was no lack of water
t any time. From the way the fire
oys worked it was shown that they can
something more than run in prize
ournamenta.
The N. P. C. Baptist Convention
eets with the Calvary Baptist church
n Thursday, tne 1th inst., Holding
ver until Sunday, the 20th. It is ex
pected over fifty delegates will be in at-
endance and the meeting will give a
reat stimulus to tbe work of the Bp-
ist church in the Northwest. Some
ble men will be among tbe delegates.
Justice Davie yesterday dismissed the
ction ot the State vs. Bullock, in which
he defendant was charged with petty
arceny. The prosecuting witness tailed
o show up and after waiting for him a
easonable time tbe justice decided
urther delay would be useless and so
rased tbe proceedings from the list of
see. A judgment lor costs was entered
gainst the private prosecutor, but the
hances are good the county will have to
ear them.
County Surveyor Sharp returned yes-
erday evening from the Deschutes,
,vhere he went, in company with Mr.
arzee, to see about locating the hew
oad down Rattlesnake canvon, for
,hich the citizens of The Dalles sub-
icribed over $500. Mr. Sharp says two
outes are feasible, either one of which
ould'make a good road, tbe rise in tbe
rade being the only difference. Mr.
barp will go out again next Tuesday,
ben the final survey will be made.
A large number of people from The
'alles and vicinity are visiting the
oruanu eipusiuun. xne regulator is entertainment.
nrrying large loads of passengers who
re attracted by tbe low rates to Port-
and. The trip by river is especially
leasant at this, time of year. The
Iwater is as placid as a mill pond and the
oliage putting on its autumn dress
makes the shores on either side a beauti
ful sight to Bee.
Frank Malone, the well-known sheep
man living near Antelope, reached The
Dalles last night in a delapidated condi
tion. While driving in night time at a
point about midway between this city
and Antelope the wagon struck some ob
struction in the road and was overturned.
In being thrown out Mr. Malone struck
the ground in such a way that his collar
bone was broken and he was otherwise
injured. Although suffering considera
ble pain, he made his way to The Dalles
where Dr. Hollister attended his in
juries. He will feel sore for a good
many days yet.
After a season of great activity the D.
P. & A. N. Co. pile driver is having a
JJajt. It was understood some time ago
that some docks would be built down
the river for which tbe people along the
river were to furnish the piling and the
boat company to do the driving. But
the promised piling was not forthcom
ing, so just at present there is nothing I
for the driver to do. The results of the
summer show for themselves, however,
in the big dock and warehouse on this
side of the river and tbe new dock at
Rockland. Besides ' these there have
been improvements made on the old
landing of the Regulator.' The boat
company has distributed a large sum of
money among the workmen of The Dalles
and Its influence in making times seem
better has been very great. The support
given tbe D. P. & A. N. Co. cannot be
too hearty.
Word comes todav of the burning of
several stacks ot bay on Bridge Creek,
Crook county. Some miscreant burned
a stack belonging to Eugene Looney,
which contained 600 tons. " Nearly all
of Pat Conroy's was destroyed. One
stack belonging to Mike Manning was
also destroyed. Tbe loss to Mr. Looney
will be very severe, as he has many
sheep and the grass just at present is
not plentiful. His loss will reach $6,000.
The people of tne neighborhood are
greatly worked np over the matter, and
should the perpetrator of the villainous
deed be apprehended, it would go hard
with him. A farmer who has the re
sults of a year's hard labor go np in
smoke in one night, knows bow it is to
feel tbe heavy hand of misfortune. As
yet no clue has been found to who set
fire to the Lay.
Although all the returns from the fair
are not yet in, some of the receipts can
be approximated. The gate money
taken in at the fair grounds and the
pavilion was a few dollars short of $800.
Tbe entry fees from horses amounted to
nearly $600. About $600 has already
been collected from the business men of
The Dalles. Taking into consideration
tbe unusually heavy expenses to which
the fair has been subjected this year in
providing music and renting the large
armory, besides offering large purses, on
the racing events, the result is very sat
isfactory. During the year an effort
will be made to arrange a circuit which
will include the summer meeting at
Portland, the State Fair and the fairs at
Baker City, La Grande, Walla Walla
and Tbe Dalles. If this can be done the
best horses in the Northwest can visit
the different places. To this circuit may
be added the Montana races. The sec
retary will t9 busy for three weeks pos
sibly, entering the premiums and draw
ing checks for the successful exhibitors.
Thursday's Dally
The air is full of smoke today, tbe snr
rounding mountains being completely
hid from view.
some iiooa jtciver apples, premium
takers at the fair, are on exhibition at
the Columbia Candy Factory.
Mollie Coe, the daughter of Henry
Coe of Hood River, is very ill in a San
Francisco hospital and not expected to
Hye.
The weather officials in Portland hold
out promises of rain within a short time.
I be days of the Indian summer are
numbered.
Tbe Regulator brought up fifteen dele
gates last night to the Baptist conven
tion, now in session: About thirty-four
delegates arrived during yesterday.
A private letter received from Mr.
Barzee says be is working hard among
the people of Sherman county to secure
subscriptions for the new road and hopes
soon to report success.
The ladies of the ' Methodist church
will give an entertainment in the vestry
on Friday, the 18th inst., to which all
are invited to come and partake of the
good things, amongst which will be
served brown bread and baked beans;
all for 15 cents.
Miss St John and Mrs. MaDS will open
a dressmaking parlor, November 1st,
over the store of PeaBe & Mays. The
ladies are well-known in this city for be
ing skilled in all lines of. dressmaking
and sewing. They hope to see all their
old customers and many new ones.
The State Pharmaceutical Association
which has just adjourned, chose The
Dalles as the place of meeting for next
year. Judge George C. Blakeley was
elected local secretary for this place
The Dalles can be counted on to give the
Oregon druggists the proper sort of
important one and gratifying because it
will announce to the insurance' com-
E antes that the; water supply at J. he
alles is sufficient to cope with the fires
that may come from time to time. This
observation of Mr. Norman should tend
to make it easier. for this city to obtain
tbe reduction in insurance rates con
cerning which there has lately been
some talk.
The Dalles Lumbering Co. are busy
moving their office back into the build
ing where yesterday's fire occurred.
The lower story is but little damaged,
the only injury being from the water,
besides a hole punched through the
ceiling. . A good deal of lumber has been
partly spoiled by water. The Lumber
ing Company is already ready for busi
ness, neither fire nor flood being able to
stop them. ,
It is expected Senator J. H. Mitchell
will arrive in The Dalles on tomorrow
moraine's train from Pendleton. He
will remain in the city all tbe forenoon
and take the afternoon local for Port
land. The senator is making a tour of
the state to meet his constituents and
become acquainted with their needs and
wishes. Someone should take it in
charge and see that the senator is prop
erly entertained while in our midst.
A petition lo the county judge was
filed yesterday asking that an adminis
trator be appointed upon the estate of
Mrs. Martha Purser, lately deceased.
The heirs and next of kin are Mary E.
Palmer, Phoebe Foss, Joseph Purser,
John Purser and David Purser, the first
tour being signers of tbe petition. The
papers recite that the estate consists of
a house on lot 1, block C in Hood River.
its probable value being 4600. Tbe
county judge is asked to appoint A. S
mowers administrator.
OpECI
SHLE.
Trilby Suitings,
7 i-2 Cents.
In mentioning tbe good work done at
the fire yesterday, tbe part done by the
steam pump at the company's shops
should not ue overlooked. As soon as
the fire bell rang Jimmie Leary, tbe
engineer, got everything in readiness to
pump water, while Mr. DeHuff and Mr.
Lewis were on hand to render the city
companies all possible assistance. The
East End company attached its hose to
the railroad company's plug and did
effective service in subduing the fire.
The Oregon Lumber Co., which has
extensive interests at Drano formerly
called Chenowith is moving the saw
mill which has been at Hood River to a
location on the White Salmon river,
some distance from Underwood's land
ing. ' There is a fine belt of timber on
this stream aud the lumber can be easily
floated or flamed, down to the Columbia.
Immediately after tbe fire yesterday
Superintendent Norman, of the city
water works, went to the reservoir and
found that tbe depth of water had low
ered only an inch, notwithstanding the
immense volume which had been taken
from tbe reservoir through the seven
streams that had played upon the fire.
The water in the reservoir now measures
a depth of 16 feet.' This fact is a very
Word bos just been received that the
store of Mrs. T. J. Shaw at Glenwood
Wash., was robbed Tuesday night and
over $700 in cash taken from the safe.
The building wa9 broken into while
evervone connected with the .store was
asleep. There is no clue to the per
petrators of tbe deed. Glenwood is sit
uated about twenty miles tiorth of the
river from White Salmon landing and is
the trading point for a rich section of
country. From what can be learned it
is thought the robbery was committed
by some one who knew of tbe amount of
money on hand.
Late yesterday afternoon a shooting
accident occurred, which came nearly
having a serious ending. Sam Brown
and Harold Staniels, both employees of
Kellar's meat market were handling a
pistol at the slaughter bouse, near town.
Young Staniels handed the revolver to
Brown, who inserted a cartridge and
then pressed the two parts of the re
volver together, not noticing that the
hammer was down. When the cartridge
came in contact with tbe hammer point
the pistol went off and tbe bullet struck
Staniels in the left leg near the thigh
Dr. Doane was called and dressed tbe
wound, which proved not to be a bad
one and today the injured young man is
resting easy. The termination of the
affair can be considered lucky, taking
into account what fatal results would
have followed had the bullet struck a
few inches from where it did.
Catching the spirit of improvement
which has been prevalent in Tbe Dalles
this summer, the O. R. & N- Go. are
making some alterations and repairs oh
different portions of their property. A
new floor has just been finished in the
freight warehouse and new underpin
ning placed under the building. Yes
terday a pile driver began work on a
new incline leading from the bridge to
the coal bankers. The old track, upon
which the grade was very heavy, has
been torn up and will be replaced by an
easy incline. The main bridge will be
widened till its breadth will correspond
nearly to what it was before the bridge
for wagons was torn-down. During the
time necessary to make these alterations
the engines will be coaled from tbe cars
by hand. There has been talk at vari
ous limes about the railroad company
repairing the incline leading to the old
boat landing and the work now being
done is a step in the direction of further
improvements.
Friday's Daily
Smoked sturgeon is one of the delica
cies now to be found in The Dalles
markets.
Nine cars of stock are expected to
leave The Dalles tonight for Portland
and Seattle.
A car of hogs went from here to Port
land this morning, while two carloads
went from Grants to the same destina
tion.
A meeting of the hose tournament
boys is called for Sunday morning, at the
old courthouse, to have their pictures
taken.
The Regulator carried ten tons of flour
for Portland this morning besides a lot
of miscellaneous freight for way points,
and the regulation emigrant wagon and
horses. The amount of business done
by the steamboat line is very satisfac
tory to the directors and all those inter
ested in the success of the D. P. & A. N.
Co.
Al. McCufty, the engineer of the Reg
ulator, is making a visit to bis home in
the Willamette Valley. He is accompa
nied by his wife. ' Daring his absence
thetrottle of the Regulator is handled
by Charles' Grantland. who for several
years has been the competent second
See our Show Windows for a display of this handsome fabric.
In these goods the domestic manufacturer has very successfully imitated
the effects produced in imported goods made of Silk and Wool, and which are
now so popular. '
These goods are 36 inches wide, and were made to retail for 20c and 25c.
This Day Only, 7 1-2 . Cents.
See our Show Windows.
PEASE & MAYS.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
engineer of tbe Dalles City. Mr. Mc
Culley will be absent several days.
The Carlton Company of Players ar
rived last night from Portland. They
will begin an engagement tonight at the
Baldwin opera house. In the cast are
the following well-known players : Jed
Carlton, Emma Morris, Addy Sherman,
Florence Earl, Eugene Kay, Stanley
Ross, Leon Henry, J. F. McDonald and
Jack Ellis. The company is said to be a
good one and the play for this evening,
'Hazel Kirke," is well-known to theater
goers as a drama of merit.
Senator Mitchell arrived on this morn
ing's train from Pendleton and spent the
day until 2 o'clock in the city meeting
old friends and listening to the wants of
his constituents. The senator was in
terviewed by many citizens and was free
to talk upon all questions pertaining to
tbe public welfare. In regard to the
locks Mr. Mitchell said he was informed
that boats would pass through the canal
by January 1st, but that another appro
priation would be necessary to complete
the work. This appropriation, the sen
ator was confident, could be obtained
but thought that new appropriations for
government work would be bard to get.
Regarding tbe Cascade reserve Mr.
Mitchell promised to see that no unjust
discrimination was practiced against Che
sheepman. Mr. Mitchell leaves for
Washington Novmber 1st. The dietin
goished gentleman expressed himself as
being sorry that he was not able 'o stay
in The Dalles till tomorrow and have an
opportunity of addressing tbe citizens
upon questions in which we are all in
terested, but owing to an engagement in
Portland this evening he was compelled
to hurry through.
Fell From tbe Bridge.
Tills Afternoon's Fire.
A distressing accident happened this
morning by which James Hazell, one of
the best known engineers on' tbe O. R.
& N., was seriously injured. About 7 :30
as an engine was standing on the rail
road bridge, Mr. Hazell started to walk
along the bridge on the outside of engine.
In some way he tripped and losing his
balance fell to tbe ground, k distance of
thlrtv-one feet. CItv Marshal Blakeney
and several men happened to be stand
ing at the Colombia hotil corner and
seeing Mr. Hazell fall hastened to pick
him up. He had struck on a sharp rock
and while suffering much pain was per
fectly conscious. The injured man was
taken to bis room in tbe Chapman block
and Dr. Logan, the company's surgeon,
summoned. An examination showed a
fracture, known in medical terms as a
Potts fracture, near the ankle on tbe left
leg. It is not thought Mr. Hazell is in
ternally injured. He was taken to the
hospital in Portland on the afternoon
train.
This makes the second person who has
fallen from the same bridge within the
last couple of months, tbe other being
an Indian who took a tumble while in a
drunken condition. A railing along the
south side of tbe bridge seems to be ad
visable to guard against future accidents
of this sort.
Ladles! Ladles! -
Shortly after noon today fire broke out
in the large brick building occupied by
The Dalles Lumbering Company, at the
corner of Front and Washington street,
Smoke was seen issuing from the w4n
dows in the northeast part of tbe build
ing, and by the time the fire companies
arrived, the upper story was filled with
flames. The fire boys were quickly on
hand, and soon several streams of water
were playing upon the building. The
fire was very stubborn, and for an hour
the fire laddies and citizens worked in
defatigably to quench the flames. The
fire was not pnt out till the entire upper
story was burned out. The roof is a
total wreck. Willing hands soon carried
out the stock of Tbe Dalles Lumbering
Company, and the street was filled with
piles of lumber.
The loss of the Lumbering Company
will not be less than $600. There is no
insurance. Misfortune never comes
singly, and the Messrs. Johns again
have the sympathy of the community in
their continued hard luck. This makes
the third, destructive loss the company
has had by fire, the others being the
burning of their mill in the garrison,
followed by th recent destruction of
their barn.
The origin of this afternoon's confla
gration was the explosion of a lamp for
heating glue, which some calciuiiners
had left burning and gone to din
ner. This act of carelessness has
been the cause of several thousand
dollars being lost. The building
is one of the oldest bricks in tbe
town, though some years 8 go it was par
tially rebuilt. It was owned by Wm.
Grant, a former resident of The Dalles
and was afterward transferred to his
brother, Adam Grant, in San Francisco.
Later, it is understood, the building
again came, into tbe possession of the
original owner. The loss upon the
structure is variously estimated from
$2500 to $3500.
The fire boys were prompt in reaching
the fire and worked with all possible
vim and vigor. Many workers were
drenched to the skin and covered with
mnd, but there was no let up in their
efforts to subdue the flames till all
danger was past. The members of the
fire company and volunteer citizens de
serve praise lor their nnselhsh labors.
Tbe building will probably be imme
diately rebuilt, as it is too valuable
property, to be left in its present con
dition.
and ere long it is thought that by means
of hydraulic power ships will be lifted
on to railway tracks and carried around
the barriers above The Dalles, be placed
back into the river and go far into tbe
interior."
The people of Eastern Oregon sincerely
hope that Mr. Herman before making
his speech fully informed himself of the
exact situation at the locks. We think,
however, that our good natnred con
gressman has let his hopeful spirit get
the better of his judgment. We doubt
very much if the locks will be suffic
iently far advanced by Christmas Day to
allow of the passing through of boats..
There was a time last summer when tbe
outlook for such a happening was very
bright, but work has not continued at
the same rate as it did last summer.
We are not making any criticism because
as yet there are no gouods for it but it is
not well to count too strongly on tbe
promised Christmas gift. We will be
exceedingly gratified if by March 1st the .
locks will be in working order for the
passage of boats.
Baptist Conrentlon.
The convention of Baptists for the
north Pacific coast began this morning
in tb Calvary Baptist church on Union
street. About forty delegates are in at
tendance and probably more will arrive
today. The morning session was devoid
of any business features, there being
short devotional exercises, followed by a
sermon by Elder J. H. Miller, the editor
of the Baptist Sentinel. The discourse
was an able one and listened to with
deep attention bv tbe delegates and
members of the congregation. At noon
the delegates were invited to a lunch
prepared in a room adjoining the con
veution hall. The ladies of the congre
gation had been busy all morning pre
paring a feast of good things, which met
with great favor from the participants.
The afternoon session will be devoted to
business, including the report of the
committee on credentials.
Public Sale.
Your attention please. Just received
latest novelties in linens, newest designs
in patterns, combining honiton braids
and opal shades in silk. Latest patterns
in ideal honiton braids and point lace
braids. Call and see designs before
sending away for goods.
Mas. M. E. Bbiggs,'
ol6dlwl. Millinery Parlors.
A Christmas Gift Delayed.
Congressman Herman, in a speech at
McMinville, made the statements that
"the locks at the Cascades haw so far
progressed that on the 25th of Deer ruber
next the first ship will pass up through
them and anchor in front of. Dullt-s City;
I will sell at public auction on the 30th
day of Oct., nt 10 o'clock a. m.a at my
place near Victor, Wasco county, 1GO
acres deeded land, teams, tools and farm
machinery to tbe highest bidder tor cash
or an eleven months' time with approved
security. There is fifty-five acres under
cultivation and twenty-eight acres
summer fallow sown to wheat.
182ts. A. F. Mabtix.
Wanted to Buy a Horse.
I want to buy a horse not over 6 years
old. and to weigh not less than 1450
pounds. Ah iron gruy preferred. I
will be at Smith & Wakefield feed yard
at 1- o'clock Weenesday next. Terms
cash..' R. II. Dabnielle.
ocil3d3twl.
"Old Hickory" Wagon
Is knocking them all out. Best material, best ironed,
best painted, best made Wagon on the Coast.
Our 3-inch. " Old Hickory Wagon" has as large
Spokes. Felloes, Etc., as any other make of 3J Wagon,
and is Better Ironed. Don't take our word for it;
measure it yourself. And the Price? What's the
matter "with it? It's all right. Come and see it.
m&YS CROWE,
Second and Federal Sts., , THE DALLES, OR