THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1895.
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The Weekly Ghfoniele.
TH K DALLKS
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Entered at the pqstofflce at The balks, Oregon.
- as second-class mail matter.
STATE OFFICIALS.
ajvernoi W. P. Lord
Secretary of State 11 R Kiucaid
Treasurer Phillip Metschan
Bupt.o Pnblic Instruction (i. M. Irwin
Attorney-General C. M. Irtleman
1G. W. McBride
Senators jj. u Mitchell
Congressmen J-.
State Printer W.U. Leeds
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
County Judge Geo. C. Blakelcy
Sheriff. T. J. Driver
Clerk A. M. Kelsay
Treasurer Wm, Micbell
Commissioner. ... , JfEE?1
Assessor :.. .F. H. Wakefield
Burveyor E. F. Sharp
Superintendent ol Public Schools. . .Troy Shelley
Coroner W. H. Butts
IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH
Whatever line of procedure ia good for
one city is generally good for another,
especially when it is founded upon rec
ognized principles of common sense.
Eacli city of Oregon is in the race for
greatness, and is planning how best it
can attract outside capital and inhabi
tants. No place can prosper to any
great extent while it is torn with inter
nal dissensions, and no truer words were
ever spoken that "A house divided
against itself cannot stand." The fol
lowing from the East Oregonian con
tains good advice, and every city whose
elements are not well united should ap
ply to itself these words, which the
East Oregouian addresses to Pendleton :
Lei's keep busy; not busy fighting
and squabbling, but busy pulling to
gether for mutual profit. Let's love our
neighbors, let's take the advice of Plu
tarch: "A man bhould not allow him
self to hale even. his enemies, because if
you indulge this passion on sumc occa
i ions, it will arise of isscif on others.
If you hate your enemies, you will con
tract such a vicious habit of mind as by
degrees will break out upon those who
are your friends or those who are indif
ferent to you." This was the wisdom of
Plutarch. He was a great fellow aud
accomplished a great deal.
suppose every man in irendieton pos
sessed the spirit of Plutarch. Why, we
would have a mighty inland city here;
a city of happy homes and busy work
shops. We can have it. All we have to
do is to make a strong pNilI, a long pull,
a pull together, and 'keep everlastingly
at it." Now, fellow-citizens, begin
this good work: by loving your enemies
by forgetting and forgiving the petty
dinerences of the past; subdue preju
dices by association, by rubbing up
against one another. J. he proht de
rived from doing these things will Bur-
prise vou. I he wealth of Golconda is
not equal to it. Men who can do such
things are big-bearted, big-minded, and
alwavs very happy.
.A man who loves himself very much
who is stuck on himself, is very apt to
hate bis fellowmen and learn to believe
that they are in his way of accomplish
ing something, and tuch impressions
are the greatest barrier in the path of
general prosperity. We should not have
such in Pendleton. Even if Pendleton
is a small town, with small buildings
lv. Our wheat is no better than the
grain raised in the fertile fields of Uma
tilla county or on the wide acres of the
Palouse country and the' difference in
prices, so largely in favor of this city, is
due solely to the advantageous situation
of The Dalles its nearness to the sea
board and the competitive tranBporta
tion, which, above, all things else, has
contributed to its growth and prosperity
A farmer in Wasco, Sherman or Klicki
tat counties gets more money for his
Droduce than does the farmer further
in- the interior, and in these days of
small things this margin often repre
sents the profit.
With an open river soon to come as
the realization of our fondsst hope The
Dalles and the country whose outlet it
Is, will take still further strides in the
direction of material prosperity and
growth. To the steamers of tha Dalles,
Portland & Astoria Navigation Com
pany, who baye made all these good
conditions possible, the gratitude of a
liberated people will be never ending.
A LESSON CAN RE LEARNED
and small' businesses, it can have big
ideas, and it is big ideas that accom
plish big things and make men enjoy
Jife. the smallest minded thing always
nas the woret time. List s make rendle
ton big minded.
LONDON WOOL SALES.
One of the latest reports of the Lon
don .wool sales, that of J. S. Blomfield,
dated London, September 27, 1895, said
The English have shown themselves
the keenest buvers, Yorkshire, and par
ticularlv Bradford, having been the
most busilv employed of all the very
busy manufacturing districts throuhout
Europe. The French, who Btood aside
last series, and whose stocks are sup
posed to be very bare jnst now, are also
eager operators, while the German rep
resentatives are acting with more re'
serve.
London is the wool market of the
world. From this report, says the Econ
omist, it is evident that the woolen
manufacturers of England are "the most
busily employed of all the very busy
manufacturing districts throughout Eu
rope." There is nothing in this report
saying that the American manufastur
ers are "the most busily employed."
It iB probable that the activity of our
manufacturers would be more noted in
the shoddy markets as, under our pres
ent tariff we are unable to supply our
home market with woolen goods of
quality similar to those made in Eng
land at the same price. The Gorman
tariff is an excellent thing for York
shire and for European rag pickers.
The American wool industry it has prac
tically destroyed, and the chances are
that the American woolen manufactur
ing industry will, before long, be In as
impoverished a condition as are the
wool growers.
WHERE
THE DALLES
ADVANTAGE.
HAS THE
Pendleton is rejoicing over a sale of,
70,000 bushels of wheat Tuesday, for
which the price paid was forty cents a
bushel. The announcement is said to
have given new life to wheat producers,
-who feel encouraged that they too will
receive a good price for their crops. t Up
in Oaksdale, Washington, the center cf
a rich farming belt, the wheat raisers
are' happy, comparatively speaking,
over a raise to thirty-six cents, and the
prediction is made that the price will gd
as high as forty cents before the holi
days. In that case there will be a rush
to sell. In The Dalles the price has not
been lower than 40 cents for. nearly two
months, and now the figure paid by
Dalles buyers has reached 454 and 474
for No. 1 club and blue stem respective-
It bas been quite customary among
newspapers to make light of the deep
interest which is taken in the Durrant
case. While it is probable that too
much space has been occupied in the
columns of the San Francisco dailies with
imaginative articles describing some
plot which never existed, or outlining
testimony never produced, yet it does
not follow that the wide-spread at
tention which this case bas attracted
should be condemned. It is not morbid
curiosity alone that has caused people to
read with absorbing interest the progress
of the trial. Mothers who are earnestly
striving to bring their danghters up in
the way best suited to their station and
the surroundings in which they live,
are reading the Durrant case to learn of
the indiscretion with which the guar
dian of Blanche Lamont has acted if
the testimony of the prosecution be
taken as true. Young people of both
sexes Bhould learn irom the spectacle
which this case presents that there are
certain rules of conventionality which it
is dangerous to disregard; and young
men who are too free in boasting of their
conquests, will learn from the fate which
has overtaken Durrant that the life of
hypocrisy is against the ideals of strong
manhood.
The publication of the testimony in
the Durrant case will teach some trnths
that otherwise might never be observed.
Object lessons make a stronger impres
sion upon sluggish minds tban all the
precepts conned from books or heard
from lips speaking wisdom. There is a
lesson from the testimony which fathers
and mothers can well afford to observe ;
and young people, who think the re
strictions of social conventionality too
severe, can learn that the children of
this generation are not wise beyond
their years.
OPPORTUNITY FOR REFORM.
The attorneys for the defense in the
Durrant case have finished their argu
ments, and when the district attorney
closes the prosecution and the judge's
charge is delivered, the jury will retire
to deliberate upon a verdict. As the
great case draws to a close, the interest
in the outcome and speculation upon
the verdict increases. It is absolutely
impossible to forecast the verdict of
twelve men, removed from all influences
save the law and the facts; but the ma
ionty of opinion is that either convic
tion will be secured or a disagreement
will result. The case seems too strong
against the defendant to admit of the
jury rendering a .verdict of not guilty;
yet in the minds of some not strong
enough to warrant conviction. It is to
be hoped the suspected man will either
be found guilty or acquitted, as a disa
greement and a re-trial would be more
than the finances of San Francisco and
the patience of the reading public can
stand.
" The study of criminology is one which
the recent years have greatly developed.
The yearly meeting of the National
Prison Association, of which for several
years Rutherford B. Hayes was the hon
ored president, is attended by a large
nnmber of nrominent men from the
eastern portion of the United States,
and the discussions, which are held in-
qu:re into all phases of crime its preva-
lence and its treatment. Statisticians
may differ as to whether or not crime is
on the increase, but all agree that the
sp8tem. of punishment now in vogue
throughout the country cannot be called
a success. The reports of penitentiary
officials bhow that in most cases those
who are discharged from the state pris
ons enter again their punative experi
ence having little, if any, effect in cans
ing a betterment of character. The gen
eral deduction made from the mass of
statistics presented, is that crime is on
the Increase, the United States'census
returns showing the following ratios :
In 1850 there was one criminal in
3,442. In 1860 one in 1,647 ; 1870 one in
1,171 ; 1880, one in 855; 1890, one in 7o7,
This indicates that in these forty years
the ratio of criminals had risen to
nearly five times what it was in 1850,
That this increase has resulted shows
either the degeneracy of mankind, or
that our penal system is at fault. The
latter is as much the case as the former,
and there is little doubt but that a con'
siderable part of 'this increape is charge'
able to prison methods, which, instead.
of reforming criminals, perpetuate the
criminal character in them, and trans
form our penitentiaries into nurseries of
crime. Under the rule prevalent in
most penal institution!, all criminals
are treated alike the boy incarcerated
for some act of indiscretion is placed
under the same regimen and given the
same treatment as the most hardened
offender. The evil companionship
which is the result, is sure to bring
about serious effects. What can be
done by differentiated treatment, ad
justed to the disciplinary needs of the
class in which each criminal belongs, is
a problem most worthy of study. It
presents many difficulties, none of
which is greater than .that the scheme
of reform may be overwhelmed by the
excessive refinements and impossible
niceties of the proposed criminal classi
fication. Within limits this principal
of differentiation is already recognized
to a degree that insures it being con
sidered far more in the future.
The great increase in crime, which
from these supposedly reliable statistics,
seems to be a lact, makes it necessary
that some means be devised- to make
the habitual criminal mote rare than
he is, and make relapse from confine
ment rarer yet. The problem is one
which the safety of society demands be
considered.
not only would every dollar contributed
by people be returned, bnt a neat little
dot would be left over. Something like
$4000 or foOOO, it is estimated, will be
the net profits after all expenses are
paid. -This speaks well for intelligent
management.
Spokesman Review : If .there ever
was occasion in the life of the nation for
a readjustment of the tariff, that occa
sion is now before the country. Natur
ally the democracy .wishes to drop the
tariff from national'issues, because it has
demonstrated its inability to deal with
that question. But workingmen out of
employment, and manutacturers with
out orders, and fanners who prefer a
better market, aud wool growers who
have been driven abroad for a market,
will take a different view of it.
Degree of Honor Social.
The literary entertainment and dance
given by the Degree of Honor last eyen
ing was well attended, The program,
which was well arranged, consisting of
selections of much merit, proved very
pleasing to the audience. The first
number on the program was a piano
solo played in a brilliant manner by
Mrs. Alice Varney, followed by a vocal
solo by Miss Hattie Cram. Miss Martha
Schooling recited in a way that gave
evidence of elocutionary ability on the
part of the young lady. A vocal solo by
Mr. Charles Clarke was well received
and the young gentleman compelled to
respond to an encore. A recitation by
Mr. Stewart was among the pleasing
numbers. A solo bv Miss Myrtle
Michell, sung with that young lady's
usual excellence, brought forth a call of
an encore from the audience. The very
good recitation by Miss May Barnett
was among the numbers enjoyed. Mr
Fisher closed the program by an exhibi
tion of jig dancing. Past Grand Master
Brannon of Portland delivered an ad
dress which was listened to with marked
appreciation by the audience.
Alter the musical and literary program
was over the floor was cleared and the
dancers reigned supreme. The floor was
smooth, the music excellent and the
dabcers in a humor for gliding through
the maze of the waltz. After a most
enjoyable evening the entertainment
closed. The receipts were nearly $17.
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
From the appearance the metropoli
tan newspapers present, the chief topic
of interest seems to be whether Corbett
or Fitzsimmons Is the greatest man on
earth'. Statesmen, philosophers and
learning of air kinds must take a back
seat, while these two blustering punch
ers keep the telegraph wires busy with
their unseemly boasts. The public is
becoming nauseated with the details of
this pugilistic affair, which has degener
ated into a talking match, many times
worsa than the Horr-Harvey debate.
There seems nothing in prospect but
more talk, and today's dispatches con
tain the alarming announcement that
Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons, becoming jeal
ous that her husband is monopolizing
public attention, has taken a hand in
the affray, and airs her views through
the Associated Press. When these
bluffing fellows shall be consigned to
the oblivion they so richly merit, a
weary public will be ready to observe
.Thanksgiving. The actual fighting is
much less obnoxious tban the prelimin
ary oratory. -
While Michigan is suffering from a
storm, the jnoet destructive the state
has ever known, Oregon is basking in
the sunshine of a beautiful autumn.
While Chicago alternates between ex
treme beat and cold, Oregon is enjoying
the most of equable of climates. Truly
this land where we live can be called
the garden of Eden, or the promised
land, without fear of being sacriligious.
Call at the Snipes- Kin eral y Drug Co.
East Oregonian : A Walla Walla
editor reports finding a genuine icicle
in his town. When one is tound that is
not genuine it will be worth space in a
newspaper to mention it.
Baker City Democrat: Perhaps the
English editors who say the Monroe
doctrine has nothing to do with the Ven
ezuelan boundary dispute may change
their minds before tbey are much older.
Moro Observer: Judge Fee, Hon. J.
C. Leasure, John L. Rand, Snodgrass
and about twenty others are willin' to
go to congress from this district "in
case" that Mr. Ellis don't go.
' Eeast Oregon Republican : M. L.
Olmstead, whose name appeared on the
populist ticket recently in Baker county,
now wants to go to congress. In Sun
day's Oregonian he has had himself
written up and announces himself a can
didate to succeed Hon. W.R.Ellis -in
congress. '
Portland Telegram : To complete Dr.
Ausplund's discomfiture it only re
mains for his professional brethren to
discipline bun for violating that stupid
section of the code of medical ethics
which prohibits the attainment of news
paper notoriety.
Eugene Register: A wheat crop of
500,000,000 bushels, a corn crop of 2,200,
000,000 bushels aud an oat crop of 825,
000,000 bushels indicate that the year
1895 in the United States has been a
pretty good one for farming. Nearly all
other productions of the soil have done as
well, and politics will catch up next
year.
Pendleton Tribune : The boom which
visited the Pnget Sound country some
six years ago has proven almost as dis
astrous to that section of Washington as
if visited by a Kansas cyclone. What
the disastrous effects ot'a real estate
boom failed to accomplish, has been suc
cessfully carried out by peculating officials.
Baker City Democrat: The Oregon
farmer can find profit and satisfactory
results in producing pork and beef from
his surplus wheat, aud save the fertility
of the soil by so doing. There is profit
in raising hogs which can bo placed in
market at eight months old weighing
200 or more, while one taking twelve
months to reach that weight causes a
loss.
Albany Herald : The bumptious ac
tion of Great Britain, in pushing its
claims without consulting any other in
terests is bearing its truits, and the talk
of even going to war with the haughty
.British lion is heard in this country.
There will be no war, however, Great
Britain cannot afford it, and we do not
want it, but British arrogance will have
to take a back seat, that is most certain
ly assured.
Portland Tomahawk: - The exposition
this year is not only of great benefit to
the business men of this city, but a pro
nounced success financially. , In a con
versation with Mr. D. Sons Cohen the
other day that gentleman told me that
Mr. H. J. Goetzman will show his
views, which he is taking East, tonight
at the county courthouse. Quite a
number of citizens have expressed a de
si. e to see them and Mr. Goetzman has
consented to ttay over and give the
people of The Dalles an opportunity of
knowing how the state ia to be adver
tised, as well as a chance to add any
views of this city and surrounding coun
try which may help to attract immigra
tion. This opportunity which is pre
sented to advertise our resources, is a
good one and it would be wise to take
advantage of it. We hope to see a large
crowd at the courthouse this evening so
that when the people hear bow Oregon
is being advertised in the East they will
know exactly how it is done. As two
tanks of gas are required to feed the
stereoptican and this kind of gas la not
obtained for nothing, a nominal fee of 10
cents will be charged adults. The enter
tainment will be both interesting and
instructive. '
Communication From Fralrle City..
Editor Dalles Chronicle :
Dear Sir : I saw a clipping from the
Long Creek Eagle saying that the But
ler Bros, had made a rich discovery in
quartz lead in this mining camp, which
is true. We bare a lead that prospects
as well, if not better, than anything
heretofore discovered in this camp. It
assays from $25 to $000 per ton. A
roaster will be working our ore within
ten days, and we will then give correct
results. Scotch Jim has also made a
rich discovery in a quartz lead, and is
now developing his ore, which is very
rich. He has some rich oro already in
sight, and will soon have a large amount
milled, as a roaster is being put up near
his lead.
We have a good mining camp here,
and all are doing well. Our camp is
sure to be permanent.
Yours Respectfully,
Wm. H. Butler.
Prairie Citv. Oct. 20.
The East Oregonian wants to see Tom
Reed and Henry Watterson nominated
for president the one on the republican
ticket and the other on the democratic.
Should these two statesmen lead their
respective parties in the fight, the coun
try would be treated to a campaign con
ducted on high principles, and one
where brilliancy and breadth of view
would predominate. Notwithstanding
Wattersou's ability as a statesman, we
doubt if any party is willing to nomin
ate an ex-confederate for the presidency.
Sectional lines have been nearly obliter
ated, but it is yet too soou for the South
to ask a presidential nomination.
When Baby was sick, we gav her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
STten she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Accident on the Ballroad.
i eateruay auernoon a special engine
and cars arrived in The Dalles bringing
the body of Karl Barkentine, who had
been killed during the afternoon at
Mosier. The steam shovel was at work
just east of Mosier, where the men were
engaged in loading ballast on the cars.
There was a bank of sand about thirty-
five feet high between which and the
steam shovel the unfortunate man was
working. The bank was known to be
sliding and the men were instructed to
keep a sharp lookout. Suddenly the
sand and gravel began to cave and the
foreman cried, "Look out." Barkentine
started to run, but instead of running
away from the'slide he ran right into it.
W. L. Owen, who was working within
five feet of Barkentine, when he saw the
slide coming ran the opposite way and
escaped all right, the dirt just hitting
his heels. Barkentine was buried in six
feet ot sand and gravel. As soon as the
accident occurred the men went to work
with all possible speed to dig him out,
but it was over 30 minutes before he was
extricated.
Barkentine was a native of Denmark
and had worked with the steam' shovel
gang since the middle of last August.
He was a sober, industrious young man
and leaves no relatives in this country
except a brother who resides at Viento.
As soon as the remains were brought to
town, Coroner Butts summoned a jury
and held an inquest. There was clearly
no blame attachable to anv one and the
cause of the man's death was that in the
hurry and confusion made by the sliding
rocks and sand he mistook which was
the better way to run. Walter Collins,
the foreman, Ed Klyne, W. Stewart, W.
L. Owen, H. A. Miller and Ed Holmes,
fellow workmen, were called as witnesses,
all of them testifying that in their belief
no one but the deceased was at fault.
Following is the jury's verdict:
We, the jury empanelled by the cor
oner of Wasco county, Oregon, to inquire
into the cause of the death of Karl Bark
entine, find :
That the name of the deceased is Karl
Barkentine ; that he is a native of Den
mark, aged about. 22 years; about five
feet and ten inches high, with light com
plexion and small light colored
moustache. That the said Karl Bark
entine came to his death on October 29,
1895, near Mosier in this county, while
working with the steam shovel of the
O. R. & N. Co., by being suffocated under
a bank of sand near which he was work
ing, the said bank of sand having caved
and fallen on him. And we farther find
that the accident which caused the death
of the deceased was unavoidable.
Dated at The Dalles, Or., this 29th
day of October, 1895.
Adolph Sandrock,
A. McLkod,
C. M. Foots,
Hugh Gourlay,
Leon Rondeau,
F. N, Hill.
1.1st of Prerulnms Continued.
There had been some del.iv in getting
the premium list ready for publication,
but the book 8 are now entered and the
names of the successful exhibitors will
be published in The Chronicle. As it
is not possible to print them all at once
they will be published in installments.
DIVISION K, CLASS 1.
H C Batehatn, L J Klinger, L Rice,
judges.
Ten acres wheat entered bv W J
'Davidson, 2nd.
Ten acres wheat W II Tavlor, 1st.
Largest variety of grain W H Taylor,
1st.
Largest variety feed and grass seeds
L L McCartney ,2nd.
Sample winter barlev W II Taylor,
1st. " J '
Sample side oats W H Tavlor, 1st.
Sample shelled corn W Harriman,
1st. '
Twelve ears corn W J Harriman, 1st.
Sample common stalks V J David
son, 1st.
Sample
man, 2nd.
Display
son, 1st.
common Btalke W J Harrl
meadow graes W J David -
J
H
l'leunes All.
The feathered beauties on exhibition
are now the center of attraction. Large
numbers of ladies and gentlemen have
been visiting the exhibition today, and
all express themselves as well satisfied
with the time spent among, so many
beautifnl fowls. Last evening several
new coops were added to the already
large collection, and this morning an
other lot was received. This evening a
coop of gaudy pea fowls will arrive, and
this completes the list of attractions.
The show room is now a marvel of
beauty, which fact is well attested by
the many expressions of satisfaction
from those who call. The ladies will be
out in force tomorrow, and on Saturday
the school children will all be on hand
to enjoy a treat. The show room will
be open tonight and tomorrow until 9
o'clock. Under the electric lights the
birds look their prettiest.
Failure.
AN INVESTIGATION
DEiTANDED.
Removal Notice.
Fred D. Hill, real estate, fire insur
ance and shorthand, begs to inform the
public that he has moved his office from
the Bettingcn building, corner Court
and Seeond, to the Yogt building, over
Moody's bank, room 12. ocOO-lw
A general banking business is done by
the human system, because the blood de
posits in its vaults whatever wealth we may
gain from day to day. This wealth is laid
up against "a rainy day " as a reserve fund
we're in a condition of healthy prosperity
ii wc iiavc linn, uwajr buuicicai vapiiai lo
draw upon in the hour of our greatest need.
There is danger in getting thin, because it's
a sign of letting- down in health. To pain
in blood is nearly always to gain in whole
some flesh. The odds are in favor of the
germs of consumption, grip, or pneumonia,
if our liver be inactive and our blood im
pure, or ii our nesn dc reaucea oelow a
healthy standard. What is required is an
increase in our germ-fighling strength. Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery enriches
the blood and makes it wholesome, stops
the waste of tissue and at the same time
builds up the strength. A medicine which
will rid the blood of its poisons, cleanse and
invigorate the great organs of the body,
vitalize the system, thrill the whole being
with new energy and make permanent work
of it, is surely a remedy of great value. But
when we make a positive statement that 98
per cent, of all cases of consumption can, if
taken in the early stages of the disease, be
CURED with the Discovery," it seems like
a bold assertion. All Dr. Pierce asks is that
yon make a thorough investigation and
satisfy yourself of the truth of his assertion.
By sending to the World's Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N. Y., you can get
a free book with the names, addresses and
photographs of a large number .of those
cured of throat, bronchial and lung diseases,
as well as of skin and scrofulous affections
by the " Golden Medical Discovery. " They
also publish a book of 160 pages, being a
medical treatise on consumption, bronchitis,
asthma, catarrh, which will be mailed on
receipt of address and six cents in stamp.
' classes 1, 2, 3.
Display hops R F Wickham. 1st.
Display hops Max Vogt, 2nd.
Display grain bv one man W
Davidson, 1st.
Display grain by one ninn W
Taylor-, 1st.
feample tobacco A Ullrich, 1st.
King Phillip corn not in catalogue
Max Vogt, 2nd.
Exhibit walnuts L A Sandoz, l9t.
r.xnihit walnuts Koy Hill, 2nd.
Exhibit of bees O Augell, 1st.
DIVISION F, CLASSES 1,2.'
Team harness Rupert & Gabel, 1st.
Carriage harness double Rupert &
Gabel, 1st..
Carriage harness single R & G. 1st.
Saddle R&G. 1st.
Lady's saddle, R & G, 1st.
Harness leather R & G, 1st.
Leather, best assortment R & G, 1st.
Axe helves David Garrison, 1st.
Lard, ten pounds W Sharp, 1st.
Floor, 50 lbs Diamond Mills, 1st.
Largest and best flour Diamond
Mills, 1st.
Fur robe not mounted W A B Camp
bell, 1st.
Fur robe W A B Campbell, 1st.
Tippet W A B Campbell, 1st.
DIV18ION G, CLASS 1.
Dairy butter Mrs E M Drews, 2nd. "
Dairy butter Mrs George Snipes, 1st.
Butter by family Mr W H Sharp, 2d.
Butter by family Mr Geo Snipes, 1st.
Jersey butter Mrs H Chittenden, 1st.
Yarn rug Mrs A Fisher, 1st.
. Drawn rug Mrs A Fisher, 2nd.
Drawn rug Mrs Job nB ton, 1st.
Judges Division F. H C Bateham. L. J
Klinger, L Rice.
Division G, Mrs J O Mack, Mrs Geo
W Johnston.
A Baoiug Circuit I'ropoied.
The success of the fair held in The
Dalles last month was of such a gratify
ing nature that there has been a general
hope expressed that preparations be
made during the year for a meeting next
fall. Among all the district fairs which
have been held this season none have
surpassed the one here in points of ex
hibits or attendance. Some time ago
the statement was made tbat horsemen
were trying to arrange a circuit by which
the best Horses in the Northwest can
visit each meeting- The following let
ter, addressed to J. O. Mack, secretary
ot the fair association, is explanatory of
this proposal. Mr. Wisdom is manager
of the North Pacific Rnral Spirit, a
journal devoted to agriculture, live
stock and the turf.
J. O. Mack, Sec, The Dalles, Or. :
Dear Sir : At a meeting of the horse
men, convened at Salem during the
State Fair for the purpose of organizing
a North Pacific Racing Circuit, I was in
structed to correspond with you and as
certain if The Dalles would like to join
the circuit for the next year. The horse
men propose to make their entries in
such purses as may hereafter be 611 lar
gest ed, and in case the receipts of the
association failed to pay the purees so
advertised, after deducting all legiti
mate expenses for the conducting of the
meeting, they will take a pro rato of net
receipts (provided however that no ex
pence be charged for putting the track
in condition). You will see bv this the
association takes -110 chance of losing.
but has a chance to make something if
the receipts more than pay the ex
penses. Horsemen' are willing to take
their chances on smaller purses if they
can get a circuit arranged whereby they
can race every week, instead of one or
two meetings a year, as has been the
case heretofore. We want you to act aa
committeeman for The Dalles, and as
certain as soon as possible the feeling
there in regard to this matter. Each
town should be induced to donate some
thing toward a movement of this kind,
as it would be a eood drawing card.
Races will be so arranged that new
horses will be coining together at each
meeting.
Awaiting vour prompt reply, I am
Yours Very Truly,
"M. D. Wisdom.
A move is being made today towards
forming an athletic club. Prof. Lucien
M. Christol is in the city and bas inter
viewed a number of our young men on
the question. He has met with great
encouragement and has consented to
spend a month in The Dalles. He is
organizing a class of twenty members
and will give them a thorough course in
boxing, fencing and varions kinds ot
athletics. At the end of that time or
sooner perhaps, it ia probable a club will
be formed and a gymnasium fitted up.
Such an organization would be a splendid
thing for the young men of this city. It
would give them a place to spend their
spare time profitably and pleasantly.
La Grande, Pendleton and other cities
have organizations of this kind and the
members derive great benefit from them.
We hope the athletic club proposition
will be taken hold of in a hearty spirit
and pushed to an early formation. The
class will meet tomorrow afternoon.
Evening leBsons will also be given.