THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY; JANUARY 26. 1898. The Weekly Ghfoniele. THK UALLE8, - OREGON OFFICIAL PAPER OF WASCO COUNTY. Published in two and Saturday. parts, on Wednesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATES. BY If AIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, IN ADVANCE. One year 1 50 Six months 75 Three months 60 Advertising rates reasonable, and made known on application. Address all communications to "TUF CHRON ICLE," Tbe Dalles, Oregon. Telephone No. 1. LOCAL BREVITIES Saturday's Daily. School closed ut Hood Rivor yester day for lack o( funds to pay ihe teachers, S. J.' La France bas purchased the notion store of M. H. Nickelsen at Hood River. Mr. Nickslsen is a brother of our fellow townsman, I. C. Nickelsen Mr. LaFrance is well and favorably known in The Dalles and Eastern Ore- eon, where be bas worked for a musical firm for many years. W. S. Hubbard, who holds an office : under Commissioner McGuire, and who bas charge of the numerous fish hatch eries, was in tbe city last night. He came here from tbe new hatchery on tbe White Salmon, and states that abont 8,000,000 eggs have been pat in tbe batching troughs on that river recently. The all-day meeting at the Methodist church yeBterday was, as bad been hoped, a season of refreshing from tbe Lord. Tbe afternoon attendance was very good, and a deep, consecrated, joy ous feeling was experienced by all en gaged in tbe services. Last evening's service was also interesting and profita ble. There will be no service this even ing. Sheep Inspector C. S. Roberts, who bas recently returned from a trip of in spection through the county, states that be found 154,000 head of sheep in Wasco county', free from any disease. This speaks .well for the- care which Wasco county sbeep men . give to their flocks, and at tbe same time is encouraging to '" those who are interested in this great industry. An interesting meeting of the Odd Fellows was held in their ball last night. Claude Gatcb, of Salem, grand master of tbe state of Oregon, made an extended - speech to the lodge, and addresses were also made by other members.' Some im portant lodge business was attended to, and the pleasures of the evening came to a climax when tbe banquet was spread. All did justice to the same, af ter which the meeting closed. . The Oregon Lime, Plaster and Ce ment Company's works, on Burnt river. five miles west of Huntington, on the O R. & N.t which were destroyed by fire last year, are to be immediately recon structed. Tbe revival of business throughout the entire state, and the consequent resumption of building, car- ' ries with it the guarantee of a steady de mand for the company's output and an assurance of reasonable dividends on tbe large investment involved. The Vancouver, B. C, foot-ball team arrived in Portland last night for the - big Rugby match againBt the Multno mah team today. . So as to give every' body a chance tbe game was not to be called until 3 o'clock. The captain of the Vancouver team wrote tbe Mnltno mah Club that he bad to draw on the Kanaimo and Victoria clubs rather than not bring a full team down with him, so this will make the visiting team much stronger than it otherwise would be, and should victory rest with the Multno mah 8 it will be all the more creditable. - According to yesterday's Telegram it is believed that the case of the United States vs. Seufert Bros, the action con cerning a right of way for the Cehlo boat railway, will come up for trial Monday. This is the third time that the case has been tried, and it will un doubtedly be a bard-fought case by both parties. Judge Webster and A. S. Ben nett will appear for the .defendants, while United States Attorney Hall, with other assistants, will act on the part of the government. Tbe Bank ot Goldendale went out of business Thursday, and posted conspic uously on the front door the following : "The management of this institution having decided to retire from the bank ing bnsinese, hereby gives notice to all local depositors to call at the side door and withdraw their deposits in full and without delay. Dated January 20, 1898." The First National bank was started about ten , years ago, and in 1896 went into voluntary liquidation and was suc ceeded by the Bank of Goldendale. Tbe retiring of the present bank' leaves Klickitat county without a bank, which , is regretted by many business men. - A number of our townspeople who live in quiet neighborhoods where our city marshal and nigbtwatchman scarce ly ever find it necessary to go, are com plaining about tramps and beggars both ering themfo r eatables and clothing. When such nuisances come around, the city officials who attend to such matters should be at once informed by the par ties molested, and through this means the town could be kept clear. It is im possible for an officer to see everything that goes on in tbe city, and it is tbe dntv of everv citizen to inform mm as to anvthintr of this kind, which we are sure he would not be slow in attending to. ' .;' ' The Dramatic Mirror says: "E. Alma Stuttz, wife of the well known actor and manager, J. G. Stuttz, died at Manti, Utah, Jan 3d, from the effects of burns received while she and her husband were mixing un a patent red fire. Tbe chemical exploded while she, her hus band and daughter were in tbe room. The daughter escaped uninjured ; but 0 - Mr. Stuttz received burns which will compel liiiu to keep his bed for several weeks, while Mrs. Stuttz' injuries caused her death. She suffered untold auonies for five days, the accident occurring Drc. 30th " The Stuttz company has played ' in The Dalles several times, and the victim of this aixident was well known by many of cur townspeople. The Dufur Dispatch says: "J. P. Benton, The Dalles plumber, is an ex pert mechanic, and somewhat of a bil- liardist. Our local players are as yet mostly novices at tbe tame. But being possessed of that commendable article called 'sand.' thev tackled Jim one after another, then doubled up on him then tribled, and quadrupled. Finally five of the local player C. P. Balch, Waldo Brigbam, A. J. Douglass, Harry Temple and J. A. Stevens, challenged Mr. Benton, the latter making 58 points, while the five home players only rolled up 22. But then, they were satisfied, for if they didn't make points, they got pointers." The Dalles foot-ball players have confidence enough in themselves to think that they can also give Dufur's football team a few pointers in -that manly sport.- We hope they will have the 'sand" to give us a trial in this line also. Monday 's Daily. Marriage license was issued today to Mr. Walter Bohna and Miss Maggie Cain, both of Antelope. William F. Snodgrass bas sold the La Grande Gazette to Frances A. Clarke and ex-County Recorder Charles F. Ma Daniel. The paper will hereafter be an all-home-print. High bowling scores at the Umatilla House alleys last week Monday, M T Nolan 54; Tuesday, W Birgfeld, 61; Wednesday, W Birgfeld 62 ; Thursday, C Frank 54 ; Friday, W Birgteld 58 ; Sat nrdav, C Frank 61: Sunday, C Frank 61. The Republican League Club of the Columbia precinct, met Saturday night for the purpose of electing delegates to be present at the meeting to be held at Portland in tbe near future. R. B. Gil bries presided, and D. J. Cooper and E. Klindt were chosen delegates. Statements recently issued by the banks of Col fax show the largest deposit ever known in that city. At present there is on deposit $653,000. This is phenomenal, and with tbe fact that nearly half of the crop of 1897 is still owned by the farmers, makes it a won derful showing for this county. Over forty members of the B. P. O. Elks attended the services at the St, Pauls Episcopal church last night. Rev. De Forest preached an appropriate ser mon, tb.6 sucject being "The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes," and compared tbe charity of that act to that of the Elks in their efforts to lend a helping band to those in need. . The first lesson to the class in the rudiments of music will be given this evening in the basement of tbe new Lutheran church, commencing at 7:30 sharp. All who are interested in this work and desire to learn the rudiments and to read vocal music independtly should take advantage of this opportun ity and be present this evening. . Terms, $1.50 for ten lessons. The funeral of the late Daniel L. De Wolfe was held yesterday under tbe au spices of the. Workmen and Woodmen lodges, and was largely attended by members of both orders as well as a number of friends of tbe deceased towns man. The remains were laid away in Sunset Cemetary,and impressive ritual istic services of both fraternal societies were recited over tbe grave. The high, bowling scores at tbe club for tbe - week ending yesterday were as follows: On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Bradshaw held tbe board with 60, 55 and 62. On Thursday John FUIoon made 63 ; on Friday Houghton scored 56 : A. S. Bennett held Satur day's honors, with a score of 54, while A. J. Tolmie broke tbe Sabbath by mak ing 58. A steamer to be used on tbe upper Snake river was on Friday shipped in sections from Portland by rail to Hunt ington. This is an incident in a big scheme of mining development in East ern Oregon and Idaho. Tbe develop ment plan includes tbe opening and working of mines and building and operating smelters, railroads ' and a steamer line. A pleasant dancing party was given in honor ot Mr. Arndt last Satur day evening at the residence, of Dr. and Mrs. Tackman. The large parlors were handsomely decorated with flowers and evergreens, which made them beautiful. A fine lunch was served during the evening, and everybody did their best towards increasing the even ing's pleasures. Dancing, whist and social games were kept up nntil past midnight. About 8 o'clock this morning snow be gan falling, and, as it was quite -cold, for a time it looked as though it was going to stay with us. ' 'Later in tbe day the weathor turned warmer and a thaw set tin, so that at the time of going to press but a covering of snow reoias on the ground, and everything ' indicates that rain will set in. Repoats from up the road and from Dufur state that the snow is melting as fast as it falls, and unless the weather turns colder than it is at present we will be disappointed once more in not having a sleigh ride. Yesterday a small hole was noticed in the middle of Second stteet near Union, and upon investigation it was found that the sewer had washed out a con siderable amount ot ground underneath tbe surface, and that but a few inches of frozen earth covered the spot about four feet wide for a distance of about twenty feet. Had a boree or even a per son stopped on tbe thin covering they would certainly . have fallen in, and probably a serious accident might have resulted. Marshal Lauer fenced the place off so as to prevent passers-by from falling into the trap, and this morning a force of men were set to work repairing it. Tuesday's Daily. Weather Tonight and Wednesday, fair. Anchovies at the Commission Co. Try them. 27-tf At the Christian church tonight Elder Boltz will speak cn "Tbe Love of God to Man." All are invited. . Yesterday a carload of fine beef, cattle were shipped by Monroe Grimes to the Union Meat Co. at Troutdale. They were stall fed and averaged about 1250 pounds. They were bought of W. H. Davis of Wapinitia. who has the reputa tion of rais'ng exceptionally fine cattle. Mr. A. B. Estebenet baa Bold his'agen- cy for the Troy laundry in this city to D. H. Parkins, as Mr. Eetebenet intends to leave on the Elder on her next trip to Alaska. Irwin Parkins will have charge of the laundry business in the future, and we are sure that be will do all he can to give bis patrons satisfactory treat. ment. Saturday night a farmer named John McLaughlin, living on Dry creek, six miles west tot Walla Walla, made an in effectual attempt to commit suicide by cutting bis thoat with a razor. He cut six gashes in tbe neck, one on tbe left side, cutting the neck almost in two and strikiog the spinal column. Physicians sav he will recover. . , During tte services in the Baptist church at North Yakima Sunday night a lamp suspended in the center of the building fell to the floor, the oil igniting, f n the confusion, some one grabbed the lamp and carried it to a door, where be threw it into tbe hallway. The lamp strock P. H. McDermid, scattering the burning oil all over bim, badly burning his right hand. Tbe flames caught on the wall at the rear of the building, but were extinguished after doing perhaps $200 damage. It is rumored at Vancouver that Gen eral Merriam, commanding tbe depart ment of the Columbia, and directing preparations for tbe Alaska relief expe dition, has been notified that the Cana dian government will not permit United States troops to pass through the North west territory. This, if true, will dis concert the arrangements now under. way. Fifty men have been in training at Vancouver barracks for the Northern journey, and will be lorcea to adapt tbeir athletic developments to camp life in Skaguay or Dyea, until the Yukon breaks up. Mr. F. W. L. Skibbe of this place and bis brother, Paul, of Portland will sail for Alaska on' tbe next trip of tbe Elder. He will rent his hotel in this city to his brothers and will go into business in Skaguay or Dyea. He has purchased most of his outfit here at home, and says fhat by so doing be made twenty per cent. He priced articles, in the Portland supply houses and in this city, and as a result has already purchased and shipped below about two tons of freight. It bas always been tbe opinion of some people of Eastern Oregon that Portland merchants sold goods so much more reasonable than our Dalles mer chants. This, however, should go far towards disproving such erroneous im pressions. The' pupils of St. Mary's Academy, this city, completed tbeir semi-term ex aminations last Friday. The results proved satisfactory to both pupils and teachers, and tbe high .standing in all the classes of the varions departments showB that the pupils' earnest efforts are rewarded and bespeak consolation to tbeir parents, as well as a stimulus to renewed energy on tbeir part. Monday morning the work of tbe new term was resumed, and tbe emulation evinced by all bids fair that the close of the scholas tic year will find them one round higher on learning's ladder. Up to the present the attendance has been satisfactory, and the dawn of the new term records several new pupils. The work of repairing the town clock was completed yesterday, and a nicer piece of work could not be found. The massive striking weight was originally suspended above the entrance to the courtroom, and had it ever fallen when people were passing, it might have re sulted fatally for someone. Mr. Garret son mentioned tbe matter, to. Judge Mays, and by . his orders be and Hans Hansen undertook the job of remedying the defect, and the man ner in which, it has been done reflects much credit on both. As it is arranged at present, if the cable suspending the weight should break, it could strike nothing but the ground underneath the bnilding. The clock was put in in '84 by Mr. Garretson, and ever 'since that time he has bad charge of it. .It has been unexcelled as a timepiece, and with the - additional improvements which have been added, it will be a regulator of the sun, moon and stars. TRIAL BEGUN YESTERDAY. Case of United States ts. Sen fort tiro. Before the United States Court. The third trial of the United States vs. beufert Bros. Co., an action in con demnation of lands for right of way for tbe proposed government boat railway at Celilo, was commenced in the United States district court yesterday afternoon. This case bas been, tried twice before, in each instance the verdict baring; been set aside by the court, upon the ground that excessive damages had been award ed. Although a jury of twelve men two different times viewed the grounds over which the right of way passed, and in this way estimated as near as possi-' ble the extent, of damages Seufert Bros suffered by having this right of way run through their land for a distance of about eight miles, still Judge Bellinger, who bad never seen the grounds and was ignorant of its real value, knowing but little in comparison with the jury as to the damages, has taken it into his own nanas to set aside those verdicts. These damages were awarded upon the strength of tbe contentions of tbe defendants that the surrender of the land and the construction of the boat railway seriously impair, it it did not destroy altogether, valuable fishing fa duties. The land itself is not claimed to be worth so much, but a high value is placed upon the -advantages of the contiguous waters for fishing purposes. The jury- came up on last night's train, and this morning left in a private car to look over the grounds. The jury men are : B Lagedon, Union ; John lid, Heppner ; R Cox, St Helens ; C L Emerson, Hamilton ; C V Euykendail, N H Perkins, North Yamhill; J J Cooke, Oregon City ; A M Coe, P Pear son, Portland ; P J Reding, Marquam ; J P Noe, Needy ; Abner Briggs, Dilly. They are accompanied by Judge Lionel R Webster, who is Seufert Bros.'s attor ney, while Judge Moreland is acting on the part of tbe United States, in con junction with United States Attorney Hall. Judge Bennett of this place was Sen fert Bros, attorney in the' last two cases, in conjunction with Judge Webster. It was impossible, however, for bim to get away, and as Judge Bellinger would not put the case off, be may not be able to take part in this trial. Death of Mrs. Houser at Pendleton. The second stroke of paralysis suffered by Mrs. Zoeth Houser at 8 :30 o'clock Saturday morning led to her death at 10 :30 o'clock Saturday night, saya the East Oregonian. After the second ap pearance of the dread disease it was seen that there could be no hope of her re covery. Her husband, U. S. Marshal Houser, who was in Portland at bis of fice, was summoned by telephone, but could not not reach his wife's bedside un til Sunday morning. Her mother, sister and brother were present during her last hours. Mrs. Houser, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mendenhal), and was born at Eugene, Oregon, in May, 1857. She moved with them to this county, near Echo, in 1871, and was united in marriage to Zoeth Houser in May, 1885. They located soon afterward at Pendle ton, where they bad since resided, Mrs. Houser's sickness preventing the fam ily's removal to Portland.' Four daugh ters were born to them, and are now left motherless. The funeral occurred Monday, the re mains being interred in Olney cemetery. A Returned Klondlker. F. M. Jones, who arrived in Seattle Saturday from Dawson, reached Port land on a delayed Northern Pacific train at 1 :30 o'clock Monday morning, and after registering, deposited two sacks of nuggets and several drafts with the night clerk of the Hotel Portland. "We bad a very pleasant trip out and made good time," be said, when ques tioned about tbe trail. "While it will be harder to go in, still the trip can be accomplished if one goes light, but on arrival you will only have a few days' provisions left and it will cost you $1.50 a pound for more. You will, be lucky to get any at that figure. . Notwithstanding iqib, x ao not minx mere will be any actual starvation in mere this winter or spring." . " Hymeneal. A very pleasant little party gathered last evening at the residence of W. C. Curtis, pastor of tbe Congregational church, to witness the nuptial ceremony between Dr. Allen B. Richmond and Miss Susan E. Chase. The bride is much esteemed in our midst as a modest, but bright, young woman. Dr. Richmond has been in our city only a short time, but has made not a few friends, who are highly apprecia tive of him. both personally and profes sionally. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Richmond intend making Tacoma their future home. The Cheoniclk wishes them happiness and success. A. O. U. W. SATURDAY NIGHT. J. G. Tata Gives an Interesting Speech Delightful Program and Banquet. J. G. Tate of Lincoln, Nebraska, past supreme master of the A. O. U. W was listened to Saturday night by the entire lodge of this city, as well as many out siders and a number of visiting brothers from Portland, Hood River, Wasco and other places in the state, and the seat ing capacity of the Vogt was taxed al most to its fullest extent. Mr. Tate's speech was well received, and in view of the eloquence of the speaker and his interesting manner it was littl8 wonder that such was the case, lie commented on the origin of this society, its history and progress and the benefits which so many have received from.it during the twenty-nine years of its existence, and concluded by giving tne Degree of Honor a high tribute and urging its members on in their noble mission of charity and benevolence. To proceed further without comment ing on tbe excellent musical program rendered before Mr. Tate's addrees would be doing an injustice to those taking part. It was opened by a piano duet by Misses Georgia Sampson and Alma Scbanno, and these vonnsr ladies proved their proficiency by the master ly manner in which they executed a difficult, but pretty, selection. To say that Miss Myrtle Michell sang in her usual voice would be sufficient to satisfy any one who has ever heard her of the excellence of this number, while the ap plause and vigorous encore she received were still more convincing of excellence. Leon Dawson's cornet solo was well re ceived, while Mrs. Varney seemed to have excelled herself, as her Binging was exceptionally beautiful. At the conclusion of the exercises the members and a few invited guests re paired to the A. O, U. W. hall, where one of tbe most taetily-arranged and finest banquets that anyone could care to partake of wasi served. All ate, drank and made merry till a late hour, when each bade good night and good bye to Brother Tate and tbe visiting mem bers. . . . Part at Mr. Doyle's. Last Saturday evening a very enjoya ble dancing party was given at the resi dence of Mr. Michael Doyle on Cheno- weth creek, there being about ten cou ples from this city and the same number from the immediate vicinity of Mr. Doyle's present. The crowd was enter tained in a very pleasant manner. A fine supper was served, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Mr. Doyle - knows how to please his guests, and whenever there is another party at hisplace he will surely have a good crowd. Dancing continued until tbe Wee sma' hours, and everyone spoke in vary complimentary terms of the. host and hostess. ' Os Who Was There. Populist Meeting. As there are many questions of vital import to all who feel an interest in re forms in politics, and especially to the Populist party in Wasco county. It is deemed best to call a meeting jot the Populists of Wasco county at an early date, and that all persons who believe in tbe principles of the Populist party be invited to attend said meeting, irre spective of former party affiliations. A -meeting of the Populists of Wasco county, Oregon, is, therefore, hereby called to meet at The Dalles on Satur day, February 5, 1898, at 7 :30 p. m., and it is earnestly requested that every pre cinct in the connty be represented. J. L. Stoby, Sec. of Com. - Three Trainloads of..... STEEL SUPERIOR RANGES Have been sold already this year. All prices, From $30.00 tip. Eighty, styles, from small family size to as large as wanted. There are more Superior Stoves and Ranges in use in this territory than all other makes of toves combined. This is con clusive evidence of the superiority of Bridge & Beach Co.'s cele brated Superior Stoves and Ranges. On sale at MAIER & BENTON, Sole agents for SUPERIOR Steel Ranges. THE Dalles Public Schools. Following is the asignmert of teach ers for the spring term : East Hill Primary Miss Nan Cooper, 1st and 2d; Mrs Roche, 3A, 4A and 5A. Academy Park Miss Phirman, 1st; Mrs Baldwin and Miss Flinn, 2A, 3B and3A; Miss L Rintoul, 6B and 6A; Miss T Rintoul, 7B and 7A. . Union Street Miss Rowe, 1st ; Mise E Cooper, 2B and 2A; Mies Snell, 4B and 4A ; Miss Cheese, 4B and 6B. Union Street Annex Miss Ball, 5B and 5A. Court Street Miss Michell. 7A and 8B; Miss Hill and Mr. Landers thigh school). 8A, 9th, 10th and 11th. John Gavin, Principal. SPECIAL SCHOOL "MEETING. Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of school district No. 12, of Wasco county, Etate of Oregon, that a special school meeting of eaid district will be held at the brick schoolbouse on Court stret, on the 28th day of January, 1898, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the fol lowing objects : To levy a tax for the. ensuing year for school purposes, and to create a sinking fund to pay the bonded indebtedness of said district. Dated this 17th day of January, 1898. O. D. Doanb, Chairman Board Directors. Geo. P. Mob'gan, District Clerk. NOTICE. The committee havicg charge of the charity fund of the Benevolent and Pro tective Order of Elks will meet at the 1 Umatilla House parlors for the week commencing Monday, January 24tb, from 7 :30 to 8 :30 p. in. " They will be pleased to" meet all those who know ot any deserving case of charity. P. W. De Huff, T. J. Driver, J. F. Hampshire, Committee. la Oldeu Times. People overlooked the importance of permanently beneficial effects, and were satisfied With transient action; but now tbat it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habit ual constipations, well informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act ' for a time, but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine made by the California Fig Syrup Co. LOST. A dark brown, young mare, white stripe in face, white bind feet ; brand EV, connected, on left shoulder; weight about 1000 ponnds. Finder will be paid for care by writing to W. A. Campbell, Box 95, Portland, Or. jan22-lm FOR SALE. Remington Typewriter with walnut table. Nearly new. Will sell cheap. Call on or addrees A. C. Geigeb, . jl8-3t . The Dalles, Or. Choice Shoalwater Bay oysters served in every style at the Columbia Candy Factory. Give ua a trial and, we wilt endeavor to please you,, To Care ft Cold in Que pay. . , Take Laxative Bromq Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if they fail to cure. 25c. The Rosa Queen is the best make On the market for five cents, and when you smoke them your money stays at home. 20-tf Sturgeon hooks, cotton and sisal rope at Maier & Benton's. ' 13 Try Schilling's liesi rtt ana baking powder- FRED. W. WILSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, THE lAi.LE3,OBEG(W. Ofilce ovei First Nat. Bins. JBS geisindobffeb & bdedt, Physicians and Surgeons, Special attention given to surgery. Booms 21 and 22, Tel. 328. Vogt Block. DALLES, OREGON.