THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 16. 1897.
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We wouldn't be human if we didn't make mistakes.
We bought a large lot of Stylish Jackets and Capes because the' were
cheap a few more than we could handle that was a mistake. Very low priced
originally, we shall now offer them until cleaned up at
Just Fifty Cents on the Dollar.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
The Weekly Ghfoniele.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
Saturday's Daily.
Tbe Umatilla bowling alley will be
completed in ten dava or two weeks. It
will be a dandy.
The California editors visiting Oregon
came np the Colombia as iar as the Cas-
' cades yesterday on the Bteamer Potter,
The locks were opened for tbe first
time since high water yesterday, and
the Dalles City can.e up, arriving at 6
o'clock.
Parties coming in from points sooth
today, report a good rainfall extending
from 8-Mile south. It is to be hoped it
covered a large area, for the crops need
it badly.
Mr. A. J. Knollin of Kansas City is
here looking after stock. Last year he
bought 3600 head of graded Shropshire
lambs from Geo. A. Young of Eidgeway
and shipped them East. Six hundred
of these averaged 118 pounds, some
going as high as 140, and the whole 3600
average 102 poanda, this after shearing,
which reduced their weigbt about seven
pounds.
The grain crop this year will be a
light one in this neighborhood. Reports
from Klickitat county are to the effect
that many" fields sown to spring grain
will be uot much more than half a crop.
Tho same conditions exist in this and
Sherman counties, though there are
localities in all of them where the yield
will be well up to the average. Consid
erable wheat is being cut for hay, and
most of it is short. Rain would help
the conditions some, but it must come
soon to be of any benefit at all.
Tbe 8-year-old son of Mr. Burke, of
Walla Walla, was attacked by a dog
last Monday. Hearing the child's cries,
the mother went to his relief, but for
some time was unable to drive the vic
ious brute away. This she only, accom
plished after she bad piled ruga and
chairs over the little fellow's body, com
pletely covering him. After the injured
child was taken in tbe house, the dog
kept going around tbe outside looking
for an entrance to the building to get at
the child again, and made eeveral at
tempts to jump through the window.
- What tbe child did to the animal is not
known, but the dog seemed determined
to kill the boy, and came near accom
plishing his object. The dog was killed.
The child is terribly bitten, but it is
thought not necessarily fatally injured.
Monday's Daily.
Wash goods, special reductions, at A.
M.'Williams & Co.'s. .'
Daniel H. Clough of Hood River has
been granted a pension.
The Regulator made two trips to Col
lins Landing, near Wind riyer, trans
PEASE & MAYS
porting a flock of sheep to that point,
yesterday.
The salmon catch is increasing slowly,
but tbe run is still very light.
Circuit court meets ngain Wednesday,
at which time it will probably adjourn
for the term.
A little daughter of Chris Dethman of
Hood River met ' with an accident, re
sulting in a broken arm, Friday.
Nick Sinnott, John Booth and Walter
Sinnott went down the river Saturday
night on a fishing expedition. We are
still hungry for trout.
The river is going down very rapidly
and a fall of a few feet more will compel
the steamers to land at the old place
above Hood River, for that point.
An excursion party, composed of some
seven or eight ladies from the East, left
tbe train here this morning and took the
ride to Portland on the good steamer
Regulator. '
The Klamath Falls Express says 70,
900 head of sheep are now being driven
from Lake county to Huntington, for
shipment to Nebraska. The wonder is
where they all go, and who is going to
eat them.
The highest daily score at tbe Com
mercial Club bowling alley last week
were as follows : Monday, Hostetler 44 ;
Tuesday, F. Van Norden 50 ; Wednes
day, N. J. Sinnott 50; Thursday, DeHuff
43; Friday, F.Wilson 54; Saturday, F.
Wilson 49.
It the first girl you ask to go up and
take ice cream with you at the M. E.
church Wednesday evening is going
with a handsomer fellow, there are
others. Any way go, as there is to be
a good program and ice cream and cake,
all for 15 cents.
Mr. J. D. Gibson of Sherman county
arrived here this morning. He reports
tbe grain crops as looking well, the
northern portion of Sherman county
baying received a fine rain one day last
week. It was sprinkling there this
morning when he left.
Recently a couple of bicycle scorchers
died. The doctors said their demise
was caused by heart disease ; but they
can't stuff that down a suffering public's
throat. It is a well known fact that a '
'scorcher" has no heart, that piece of.
his anatomy being supplanted by gall.
Tbe north half of the northeast quarter
of section 12, township 2 north of range
17 east, was sold today by tbe officers of
the land office at public auction, under
section 2455 of the revised statutes au
thorizing the. sale of isolated tracts.
The purchaser was William McNab, and
the price paid. $1.50 per acre.
Two horsemen, supposed to have come
from SnohomUb, left a 4 or5-day-old
infant on tbe front porch of the house
belonging to Harry Flaugher, a rancher
living near Hartford, in Snohomish
county, Friday. Flaugher has gone to
Snobomieb in hot porsuit of the partie?,
threatening death is be overtakes them.
On the way home from the tourna
ment at Baker City a man named Ward
of Walla Walla and another named
Clark, of Pendleton, had a dispute,
which they finally settled at La Grande
by going off the cars and indulging in an
argument of tbe Corbett-Fitzsimmons
style. Walla Walla won in , the first
heat; time 18 seconds.
Saturday night while trucking wood
on to the Regulator, Ralph Gibons re
ceived a severe strain, which has since
confined him to his bed. The truck
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carried about a half a cord of wood, and
while going down tbe incline the end
board caught, throwing tbe truck to one
eide and causing the injury, which was
so severe that he was unable to walk
home.
Just why tbe O. R. & X. fails to stop
the Spokane flyer at the Union street
crossing, is one of the mysteries of rail
roading no one will ever find out. Other
trains stop there, and it proves a great
convenience to the public, and certainly
no great inconvenience to tbe company.
It would only take a minute to stop a
little while, and we humbly offer the
eugge3tion that the stop be made.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Warner of White
Salmon, accompanied by two sisters of
Mrs. Warner, visited Trout Lake and
the ice caves last week. On tbe way
home the horses became frightened and
started to run. The back seat of tbe
hack, on which Mrs. Waner was sitting-,
was loose, and the result was that she
and one of her sisters were thrown out
It was at first thought she was seriously
injured, but we are glad to state she
has about recovered.
George Shurtz was arrested yester
day, charged with stealing $80 from
Taylor Hill. It seems that he had been
in Hill's room with him, though others
were there also, and after his departure
Hill missed the money. The only evi
dence against htm is that he was flush
of money afterwards, or it is so claimed,
while before he was, to put it mildy, not
in condition to open a bank. His exam
ination was bad. before Justice Fillopn
this afternoon. He states that another
party gave him $20, and thus account
for bis flush condition ; but the officers
claim that they have followed his tracks,
and know where he spent much more
than $20.
Those who attended tbe Children's
Day concert given iy tbe members of
the Congregational Sunday School last
evening, were deiighted with tbe way
in which each selection was rendered,
not a break occurring in the program.
Especially fine was the exercise by tbe
little tots, each one speaking so dis
tinctly that they could be beard in any
part of the room. While all enjoy hear
ing good entertainments, those given by
children generally attract tbe most at
tention. The High Jinks lawn social given on.
the combined lawns, of Mrs. J. T. Peters
and Miss Lay, was all that had been an
ticipated for it a very enjoyable, as
well as novel, affair. ' A stage had been
erected directly under the open window
of the Lay residence, where the music
of the' riano from inside could be dis
stinctly beard, and uoon which an ex
cellently program was rendered. Tbe
entire evening was thoroughly enjoyed
by the large number present, composed
mostly of young people. The receipts
were for the benefit of the Episcopalian
chnrch.
About 5 o'clock this morning the wel
come patter of the rain upon the roof
was heard by all those who were wide
awake enough to hear anything. . It was
not a gentle palter either, for the big
drops came down thick and fast, making
the sweetest music beard in this section
for many a day. Tbe shower lasted for
half an hoar, and from the appearance
of the sky, was quite general. It in
Bares a bouutiful crop of tbe fall-sown
grain at least, and will pull the yield of
spring grain up materially. The skies
are still cloudy and there is promise of
more. If the rain extended over Sher
man and Klickitat counties, it was worth
Our attention has been called to the advertisements of a Dalles firm, other
than our Agents, offering Baker Barb Wire.
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Pease & Mays have been our Exclusive Agents
At The Dalles for many years for the sale of our Baker Perfect Barb Wire.
Genuine Baker Wire Can be Bought Only of Them.
This Wire is manufactured under our patents; the name is copyrighted,
and our attorney is now preparing to bring suits against the manufacturer
of this spurious Wire, and we desire to give notice that all,
SELLERS and PURCHASERS ALIKE, are LIABLE.
Cheap, undesirable articles of no merit are never imitated.
- The great superiority of our wire has caused other wire to be stamped Baker.
You buy Baker Wire, not on account of the name, but because of the su
perior excellence of the wire which has been tested to your entire satisfaction.
Then Purchase Your Wire of PEASE & MAYS,
Our Accredited Agents at The, Dalles,
For no other firm there has or can secure Baker Perfect Barb Wire. -
205 Oregonian Bldg., Portland,
a quarter of a million dollars, and not a
cent lees. J
Tuesday's. Dally
Three carloads of hogs were shipped
to Troutdale tbi9 morning.
The Dalles City took a load of sheep
to Collins Landing this morning.
The fourth quarterly meeting of tbe
Methodist church will be held tonight.
Max Vogt, Jr., left for Baker City this
morning, where, we understand, he ex
pects to start a bowling alley.
' Five, four and six-horse teams loaded
with merchandise pulled out for Gilliam
county points this morning.
Between 12,000 and 15,000 sheep will
be shipped to Dakota this week. They
have been brought up by a M r. Wright.
Yesterday a train load of sheep went
out for White Earth, Dakota, carrying
away 4950 of Wasco county'a wool grow
ers.
Commencement exercises of the St
Mary's Academy will be held Thursday
at 2:30 p. m. The invitations state that
children under 14 will not be admitted
Seventeen carloads of sheep were
shipped to Chicago this morning, and
twenty-eight cars, went out to Dakota
points. They were shipped by Wright.
A big salmon run is reported on its
way up the river, and our fishermen are
anxiously awaiting its arrival. Tbe
catch improves here steadily, but is yet
very light?
Mr. A. Urquhart, at present residing
in Portland, is in the city, representing
The Farmers' Market, and is trying to
get together a carload of cherries for
shipment.
At the recent meeting of tbe board of
examiners, Professor Aaron Frazier, of
Dufur, was recommended for a state life
certificate, which last week the state
board granted.
It costs but 15 cents to hear the pro
gram and get a dish of ice cream tomor
row night at tbe Methodist church. Try
to be there, and thus assist tbe ladies
in their commendable work.
Commencing Thursday, June 17th,
the steamers of tbe Regulator Line will
change time of leaving Portland and The
Dalles as follows : Leave Portland 7 a.
m. and The Dalles 8:45 a. m.
The weather is not at all pleasant,
being windy and dusty, still it is just
what is needed for the wheat crop, and
so is welcomed as heartily as though it
were of a more comfortable variety.
A number of tickets tor the moon
light excursion, which was to have
taken place tonight, have been sold.
The excursion is only postponed for a
short time, and the tickets will be good
then.
Shurtz, the man charged with stealing
$80 from Taylor Hill, had his examina
tion before Justice Filloon yesterday
afternoon, and was held to await the ac
tion of the grand jury, with bonds fixed
at $300.
The recorder's office failed to furnish
an item today, other than this one, even
the hoboes have ceased to trouble. The
camping season is on, and tbe profes
sional tourists are enjoying their sum
mer outing.
Commissioner Blowers was up from
Hood River last night, to advise with
Judge Mays concerning taxes. An alias
warrant for their collection was at
tached to the roll, and nothing further will
be done until the regular meeting cf tbe
board. Taxpayers, however, can make
up their minds that the taxes are to be
BAKER DEPARTMENT,
CONSOLIDATED STEEL & WIRE CO.
H. J. McMANTJS, Manager.
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collected this year, and the everlasting
delinquent roll put an end to.
A Michigan paper gives an account of
the sturgeon fisheries on Fox islands,
and the danger th6 fishermen run from
getting the big 30-pound fish landed.
Our Columbia river fishermen would
use a fish of that size for bait. -
The Good Templars will have a Gypsy
Carnival next Saturday evening in the
small K. of P. ball. This lodge has a
reputation of giving excellent socials,
and the committee intend making this
excel all others previously given.
The magnitude of the shipping in
terests and the stock interests of The
Dalles and vicinity may be judged from
the shipments made daily. Yesterday
twenty-eight carloads of stock and today
forty-eight carloads were sent away.
Owing to several circumstances, the
moonlight excursion, which was to have
come off tonight, has been postponed
The weather is unpropitious, and the
matter has not been sufficiently can
vassed to permit the excursion to come
off without it being a failure.
From the program received of the
Gladstone Park Chautauqua Assembly,
we note that Mrs. Alice HamiU-Han-cock,
who formerly had a class in elocu
tion in this city, will again have charge
of that study this year. This will be
good news to those who attend from
this place, as she is a favorite.
The Snipes-Kinersly drugstore win
dows look like a Christmas ox today, or
the aftermath of a prize fight or any old
thing. The amount of advertising mat
ter stuck in the windows is simply
immense, and besides all that, pills
warranted to find a fellows kidneys, if
be has any, are bejng given away.
Mr. Webber brought about twenty
horses over from Yakima county, arriv
ing here this morning. He will take
them to Portland either by boat or by
driving them over the Barlow road. The
horses ought to be of angelic disposition,
as they came from that portion of Ya
kima county known as "horse heaven."
Yesterday afternoon George Hosted,
of Fossil, while unloading wool at one
of the warehouses, etepped on a small
rock, turning his right ankle, and break
ing tbe bones of the leg about two inches
above it. Dr. Hollister reduced the
fracture, and Husted last night expressed
his determination to start home today,
but this morning changed bis mind and
will remain-.
The 11-year-old son of A. Arnold was
thrown from a horse yesterday afternoon
near his father's place on Chenoweth
creek, and very seriously injured. One
arm and two ribs were broken, and be
was injared internally, but to what ex
tent is as yet unknown. Dr. Hollister
reduced the fractures and made the little
fellow as comfortable as circumstances
would permit. His condition ia danger
ous, but he may pull through.
Mr. B. S. Huntington is a gentleman
of excellent jndgment. The other day
he was about to purchase a horse, but
out of an abundance of caution, 'con
cluded to drive her first. The hoise
traveled all right around town, and Mr.
Huntington concluded he would take
the horse he owned out to tbe pasture,
having made up his mind to make the
purchase. So tie drove out, leading his
buggy borse, but when a couple of miles
from town the horse balked and would
not move a leg. The result was, that
the old stand-by was put in the harness,
and the proposed purchass was led home
behind the buggy. The sale was off.
THE CLOSING EXERCISES,
ruplls of St. Joseph's School Oio a
Pleasing- Entertainment.
The closing exercises of St. Joseph's
sch ol Friday night was largely attended,
and as the entire program was rendered,
remarkably well, everyone went away
fully convinced that the minima are
bard to beat when they have undergone
a course of training under their kind
and experienced teacher, Sister Mary
John.
Tbe entertainment opened by a solo
and chorus, in which tbe entire school
joined. This was followed ly a piano
solo, which was rendered by the boys in
a manner that would cause older and
more experienced players to feel justly
proud. A song, "The Laughing Boy,"
was then given in a very creditable
manner. The Dumb Bell Drill was next
in order, and the way in which each and
everyone did his part caused the audi
ence to demand an encore, which was
promptly granted. After another song,
"The Golden Rule," had been rendered,
tbe orchestra appeared, aud delighted as
well as surprised, everyone by its ren
dition of the selection "Angels' Dream."
In this the boys showed the marks of
careful training, not a discord occurring;
during tbe selection, and their time was
all that could be desired, even by pro
fessionals. Tbe little fellows then showed their
patriotism by appearing with the Amer
ican flag and reciting in their turns, fit
ting stanzas to that beloved emblem.
A German song, "Der Dieb," amused
everyone. The comic song, "Riding on
the Old Cay use," was well done, and ac
complished its object by throwing the
entire audience into convulsions. This
was followed by a comic farce, in which
the little boys showed their dramatic
powers. The orchestra again appeared
and In rendering "Fernandez Valee,"
increased, if possible, the good impres
sion which it had already made. In
tbe farewell chorus the little fellows did
their best, which was good enough.
Claes honors were then awarded, and
by way of conclusion Rev. Father
Bronegeest made a fchort but appropriate
speech, in which be complimented the
boys on their success as well as urged
tbem on to greater exertion.
Tbe Sisters wish to extend thanks to
Mesdames Stabling, Phillips, Blakeley
and Doberty for their liberal donation
of plants and flowers with which to
decorate the assembly room, and to
Messrs. Leo Scbanno and K. Gorman,
whs acted its ushers.
Notice to Taxpayers.
On and after July 1, 1897, costs will be
added for the collection of all taxeB due
Wasco county on all delinquent rolls
now in tbe hands of tbe sheriff. This is
an imperative order from the county
court, and the sheriff has no option but
to collect such taxes by levy on property
if not paid voluntarily by property own
ers. All parties concerned are hereby
notified that no leniency will be shown
in the collection of taxes after July 1,
and that levy will be made on all prop
erty delinquent after that date.
T. J. Dbivbb,
jl4-td Sheriff of Wasco County.
TAKEN UP.
Came to mv place about a vear ago
last April, a red steer, 3 years old past;
little white in rignt nans; marxea two
nnderbits in right ear ; brand is almost
undisoernible, but looks something like
an A. Owner can have same by paying
charges and advertising.
Will i a ed Taylor,
j2 lmw 15-Mile creek, Dufur P, O,