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THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1898.
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF WASCO COUNTY.
Published in two parts, on Wednesdays
and Saturday.
SUBSCRIPTION BATES.
BY KAIL, rOSTAOB PREPAID, IK ADVABCl.
One year 91 SO
Six months 76
Three months 60
Advertising rates reasonable, and made known
on application.
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XCLE," The lialles, Oregon. .
Telephone No. 1.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Wednesday's Daily.
Harry Swart, of Swart, in Umatilla
county, says that a large band of deer,
about seventy head, crossed the river
about half a mile below his place a tew
days ago.
The Willamette team returned borne
on the Regulator this morning. They
spoke in flattering terms of the boBpita
ble treatment received at the bands of
The Dalles boys while here.
A. J. Buckley brought in 400 bead of
sheep today from the Sherman county
range and will ship tbeu to Portland
tonight. Tbey are all splendid mutton
tbeep and will command a good price in
that market.
This morning the hypnotist, Prof.
Dillon, put a subject to sleep in Harris'
corner window, and be has slept soundly
during the day. He will make bim at
8 :30 this evening during bis perform
ance at the Vogt.
Owing to some bitch, which we are
unable at. present to explain, the party
which was expected to be down from
Wasco last night to attend the Old
Folks' concert, did not come. It was
probably caused by their inability to
secure a special car over the Columbia
Southern.
A special received this morning says
tbat Consul-General Lee advises Ameri
cans to take their families away from
Havana, as war is likely to commence at
anytime. The American government
is having its torpedo boats put in shape
for early orders, and the Spanish cruiser
Viscaya will leave New Tork today.
The departure is not considered the best
sign of hasty peace.
Since the concert and foot-ball game
are things of the past, those who had
part in the same and who will assist in
.the club performance will be able to de
vote much more time to the latter, and
it will be ready to pot on some time
about the middle of March. The boys
are determined not to put it on until
every character is thoroughly trained to
bis part, and whenever it. comes off it
will be well worth seeing.
Quite a number of passengers went to
White Salmon ,on the Regulator last
night to attend the wharf ball at that
place. Tbey returned about 7 o'clock
this morning, and reported having en
joyed the event immensely. Asplended
supper was served the guests, and the
generous people of White Salmon did
everything in their power to make it
pleasant for them. They report that at
least 300 people were present.
Thursday's Daily.
The addition to Mrs. Smith's hotel
is being pat in shape as rapidly as pos
sible, and when completed will furnish
A beautiful 24-inch fabric
latest colorings, Organdie
Offered you this week
4e pet
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ample ' room for the patrons of tbat
place.
The recent conviction and execution
of Gus Wachline of Hillsboro for the
murder of John D. Led rick cost the
county, inclusive of reward and inci
dentals, $1244.
A death watch has been placed over
John Leonard, the ex-convict, who was
on Monday sentenced to be banged
Mareh 25th for the murder of Jacob
Malquist at Colfax. .
The property of the J. G. Miller
printing office is being sold at sheriff's
sale this afternoon to satisfy the chattel
mortgage held on the same by J. G.
Maddock of Goldendale.
Look out for breakers ahead. Butts,
the real eetate and insurance broker,
wrote two new insurance policies yester
day and sold a piece of real estate.
What's the matter with The DalleB?
The mud is being cleared off Second
street toward the East End, and owing
tJ the pleasant weather we have en
joyed during the last week, the streets
are fretting in pretty good shape again.
The rock crusher was brought from its
location on the brewery bill, and is be
ing repaired by Gunning & Hockman
As soon, as it is in good shape it will be
used to crush rock for repairing the
streets.
During the last few days club wheat
has raised from 70 to 75 cents, while
first-class blues tem is selling for 77 cts
Those who held tbeir wheat over winter
for higher prices are beginning to think
they did not act so foolishly after all.
Parties from the interior say that the
Tygh Valley and Canyon City roads
from 10-Mile out are in splendid shape,
but out to that point tbey are terrible.
It seems to be the opinion of everyone
that tbey could be repaired with but lit
tle cost, and the matter should be looked
into.
Get on to your job and place your in
surance with .butts, the insurance
broker, who has access to five of the best
companies in the world and is connect
ed with the only live and progressive
agency in The Dalles. He bandies real
estate, loans, etc., and dad can't be beat
in his line.
The D. C. & A. C. bowling team went
to Portland this morning and this even
ing will roll a return game with the
Oregon Road club's team. Those who
went down were Judge Bradsbaw, Fred
Houghton, John Filloon, A. J. Tolmie,
Carey Ballard and George Dufur. We
are informed that the following gentle
men .accompanied them as coachers,
P. DeHuff, W. Darch, W. Lord and Dr.
Siddall. '
A fair-sized audience -attended Prof.
Ben Dillon's hypnotic entertainment at
the Vogt last night. The professor had
a class of twelve subjects, ten of whom
were very good. Iwo of . the twelve at
tempted to mislead the professor, but
he discovered them and expelled them
from the class. Considering that it was
the first night, the class was put to nu
merous difficult tests, and the entertain
ment throughout was amusing and very
laughable. In the work that Prof. Dil
lon has done so far, he has proven him
self to be McEwen's equal. ,
Yesterday James and Jack Black were
brought up from Cascade Locks by De
puty Thomas King and placed in the
county jail to serve oat a sentence of
thirty days. It seems that James Black
was found guilty of larceny, while the
other figured as an accomplice. For a
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in all the
patterns.
yafd.
PEASE & MAYS.
few days Jailer Fitzgerald was compli
menting himself upon the fact that there
were no prisoners in the county jail, bnt
it looks as if it were on a fair wav to fill
up again.
All that was immortal of old Indian
Joe, a faniilias character around town
who for a number of years has depended
on the charity of some of oar towns
people for an existence, left for the
happy banting grounds last night, and
today bis friends are constructing a rude
board coffin in which to lav him. This
morning an Indian wake was held, and
the usual amount of wailing gone
through. 'It is a merciful act of Provi
dence to end Joe's existence, since he
was sick, lame and almost blind, and it
life ever was a burden to anyone, it
must have been to bim. He was an
honest old character, and might have
been classed among the good Indians
even before the little incident of last
night.
Friday.
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The weather forecast for tonight and
Saturday is occasional rain and cooler,
The rock crusher was taken up the hill
today and will be used to crushing rock
for repairing Eighth and Union streets
Messrs. Hansen & Thompson are hav
ing a new building erected on the Mi
chell lot near the corner of Third and
Federal Sts., where they will put in a
carpenter shop and planing mill.
One of tbe finest things irj the way of
signs is that of Gifford, the photog'
rapber, which was put up in front of
bis place of business yesterday. It is a
handsome camera about four feet long
and two feet square, both sides of which
bears bis monogram. It is something
new and will undoubtedly prove a good
advertisement.
R. C. Judson, industrial agent of the
O. R. & N., arrived in tbe city today
and wiJI be here until after the Wool
Growers' Association. It is Mr. Jud-
son's opinion that the meeting will be a
grand success. He states, in speaking
of tbe Commercial Club, that Tbe Dalles
hag the finest in the state; there being
none outside of Portland that can com
pare with it in any way.
Yeeterday another prisoner was add
ed to the list already in the county jail.
The new addition is John Casey of Cas
cade Locks, who is sentenced to forty
days in jail for the crime of attempting
tho destruction of private property. It
seems be sought amusement by throw
ing stones tbrought the windows of
stores at that place, and after a hearing
in Justice Aldrich's court received tbe
above sentence.
A team belonging to some patient
tiller of the soil was left standing in the
East End this morning.and.owing to tbe
fact that the steeds had not done enough
spring plowing to make them feel in
need of a rest, or probably because the
strange surroundings made tbem feel
somewhat uneasy, they made a bold
break for borne. When last seen they
were turning the curves on the brewery
bill at a record-breaking pace. We are
unable to state what was broken outside
of the record.
Joe Sberar of Sherar's Bridge was in
the city yesterday. He has had a splen
did road plow made for working tbe
section of road . over which be bas
charge. It is made entirely of iron, and
wilt be drawn by eight or ten horses. It
is exactly what is needed for repairing
Lj,e roads in this county. Now, while
the roads are soft, is the time to work
them and have them pat in first-class
shape; but if the matter is neglected
the .roads will dry in the rough con dl
tion they are in, making it not only
more difficult to repair them, bnt im
possible to pat them in the excellent
shape they could be pat in nnder the
present conditions.
Professor Dillon's hypnotic entertain'
ment at the Vogt last night was such as
to merit a much larger audience than
was present. He had a splendid class
of twelve subjects, and in spite of the
fact that the attendance was so poor, be
gave a very good entertainment.
number of deep tests were made, and
the professor's lecture was highly inter
eating and instructive. Not only was
the entertainment laughable through
out, but more entertainment could not
be found anywhere for the small price
of admission. Prof. Dillon is a master
in this line, and no one seeks knowledge
concerning this subject, which at pres
ent is considered by people of promi
nence all over the world, can miss see
ing Prof. Dillon's performances.
ANOTHER VICTORY.
The Club Team Defeats the Portland
Bowlers.
A telephone message received from
Portland this morning states that The
Dalles Commercial and Athletic Club
team defeated tbe Oregon Road Club
bowlerB in the contest last night, having
won two games out of the four played
witn an advance of nineteen pins over
the Portland rol'.ers. Out of the eight
games already played, our team baB
beaten the Portland players five games-
and have 93 pins tbe best of it.
When tbe home team went below it
was feared that they would fall down
owing to the fact that they were not
used to tbe alleys, and .their success in
last night's match has not only ear
priBed, but delighted everyone.
Our boys received a challenge from
the Multnomah Club last night after
tbey had beaten the Road Club team
but refused, since tbat club would not
agree to play a return game in our city.
The victorious team will return on the
5 :20 train this evening.
Advertised Letters.
Following is the list of letters remain
ing in the posloffice at Tbe Dalles un
called for February 25, 1898. Persons
calling' for the same will give date on
which they were advertised :
Barton, Mr'Al Blakeley, Mr W J
Bridgefarmer, Mrs Bridgefarmer, F (2)
Wm (2) Oarns, Emma
Carol an, Patrick Caumton, Mrs C
Corson, Mies Laura DevelJ, Mrs Stella
Dry man, Mr C'bas fisher, bred
Fyffe, Mr O H
Filys, Mr J W
Graves, Renonoe
Hailberg, A (2)
Hardy, W G
Graham, Lannia
Hayes, Robert
Havs, Mrs Mary J
Hally, Mrs
Hartin, Robert
Hileman, C M
Huntsenger, Wm
Jones, W T (2)
Johnson, Andrew
Johnson, Grace
Kern, J
Kops, Harm
Luvedriks, Mr
Miller, Mrs W A
Mobr, Mies Til lie
Paulley, Capt
Palmer, W A
Rieger, Matias
Sawson, Claud
Wagner, Dolpb
Wickham, Lizzie
White. Mr E K
Handson, Mr Carl
Herrin, Mrs L M
Hix, Mrs May
Hallaway, Dave
.Jones, Mr F A
Jones, Cbas
Johnson, Mrs Esther
Kelly, Mias Lillian
Leland, W H
Martindale, G F
Morgan, Miss Nellie
JNewton, Mrs Kay
Pbarson, Hanna
Swatnout, Mr F B
Scbrader, Emil
8-nith, Dr J N
Wells, Mr H W .
Wiedan. Frank
Wriebt, Miss Annie
, Weaver,
Mr Wallace
J. A. Grossen,
Weekly. Kzcnrsloas In Through Cars to
the Bast.
Another through tourists car to the
East has been arranged for to run oat of
Portland, giving four each week. Here-
after the car leaving Monday will ran
through without change to Kansas City
and Chicago, over the O. R. & N, Oregon
Short Line, R. G. W., D. & R. G., Mo,
Pacific and C. & A- Tbat car has just
previously been arranged for and the
one previously arranged for has been
changed to Thursday. It runs through to
St. Louis, via tbe Mo. Pacific line. The
car leaving Portland Tuesday goes
through to Boston, and is promoted by
the C, R. I. & P. Wednesday's car runs
to St. Joseph, Kansas City and St. Louis
over the Burlington. All these special
through cars are receiving a gratifying
patronage. Consult the O. R. & N
agent before buying a ticket to the East.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING.
Notice is hereby given to the legal
voter of school district No. 12 of Wasco
county, state of Oregon, that tbe annual
school meeting for the said district Will
be held at the brick school house, on
Court street, to begin at the hour of 2
o'clock on the afternoon of the first
Monday, being the 7th day of March,
1898. This meeting is called for the
purpose of considering tbe general re
ports, financial and others, of the clerk
and other school officers, and the tran
saction of business usual at such meeting-
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Dated D eb. 24, 1888.
O. D. Doanb,
Chairman Board Directors. '
Attest: G. P. Mohgan, Dist. Clerk.
' The Modern Way
Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
formaly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the
system and break up colds, headaches,
and fevers without. unpleasant after ef
fects, use the delightful liquid laxative
remedy, 8yrnp of Figs. Made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
THE FOOT-BALL GAME.
After a Bard Struggle It Besotted In
' a Draw Six to Six.
An excited crowd of over 500 people
assembled at the fair grounds Tuesday
afternoon to witness tbe foot-ball game
between the Willamettes and the Dalles
team.
The home team bad the kick-off, and
after about fifteen minutes hard play
ing, during which time our boys made a
number of plays they might well feel
proud of, tbey succeeded in scoring a
touch-down and goal. When time was
called for the first half, both teams were
in the center of the gridiron, and from
the way the Willamettes were playing,
it was hard to say who would win. in
epite of tbe advantage in points which
the home team had.
In this half two of the Dalles players,
Kelly and Clarke, were disabled ; but in
spite of the fact that tbeir injuries were
very painful, they refused to quit tbe
gridiron and made some splendid plays
toward the end of tbe game.
In tbe second half Portland kicked off,
and for a time the game rested on a
balance. Tbe visiting team found out,
however, that end plays could not suc
cessfully be made, and they began to
bunt their way towards the Dalles goal.
This method, owing to the powerful
rushes of Hamilton, their left end,
proved very effectual, and they slowly
forced their way to tbe goal, and suc
ceeded, after a hard struggle, in making
a touchdown and goal, scoring six and
making the game a tie.
After this tbe Dalles boys had posses
sion of the ball until the end of tbe
game, and when time was called were
within the Portland's 25-yard line, and
on a fair way to score again. Consider
ing that our boys have played so little,
while the Willamettes had picked play.
era from the Multnomahs, Ramblers
and their own team, the home team de
serves much credit, and proved that
they are not a team to be scoffed at.
The spectators were intensely excited,
and it was with difficulty that they were
kept off the grounds. The game was
fair throughout, and both players and
spectators were well satisfied.
A FLATTERING SUCCESS.
Old
Folks' Concert Spoken of as Bach
by Everyone Present.
Wednesday's Daily.
As is always the case In our city, the
production of borne talent was well at
tended last night, and owing to the ex
cellence of the program in arrangement
and execution, it delighted every mem
ber of tbe large audience.
Many of the characters were attired in
costumes which had been worn by tbeir
grandmothers, tbe others imitating so
well the dress of ye olden time, tbat tbe
effect was very pleasing, especially .in
tbe grand march as they came on the
stage.
From the singing of the first number,
"Old Folks at Home," which sounded
very pretty, being rendered behind the
scences and producing a far-away effect,
until the entertainment concluded with
tbe chorus so beautiful and dear to all,
Home, Sweet Home," scarcely a notice
able error was made by anyone.
Several beautiful solos, a very pleas
ing duett, a number of quartets and
two selections by the ladies were sung
an excellent manner, while the
choruses ' were exceptionally fine and
Bhowed what careful training everyone
must have undergone to attain such a
degree of perfection. To comment on
each number as it justly merits would
be a stupendous task, while discrimina
tion cannot be made between tbe differ
ent numbers. To say tbat it is the con
census of opinion of all present tbat the
performance was successfully pot on in
every detail is sufficient.
Not only was it a success in the man
ner already stated,- but also financially,
the net proceeds, amounting to about
(135, which is considered very good.
It will be 'contributed for the benefit of
the Congregational church.
THE VOTING QUESTION.
The Decision ot the Supreme .Court on
the Subject.
The clerks of the several school dis
tricts of the county in reporting the
number of legal voters in their district,
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should be governed by the decision of
the ' supreme court, and report both
father and mother, where they have
children of school age to educate.
Heretofore there has been a difference
of opinion on the very important ques
tion, "Who are legal voters in a school
district?" The question baB been agi
tating the minds of the people in the
past, and said agitation has grown more
intense.
This office desires to call attention ot
all who are concernedc, (county super
intendents and boards of directors of the
school districts throughout the state), to
the strict statement of the letter of the
law. Section 43, school law edition,
states :
"First Any citizen of this state shall
be entitled to a vote in a schbol meeting
who is 21 years of age, and has resided
in tbe district thirty days immediately
proceeding the meeting, and who baa
property in 'the district upon which be
or she pays a tax, or has children of
school age to educate : but this section
shall not be applicable to districts hav
ing a population of one thousand and
upward."
"Second In all school districts in
this state with a population of one
thousand and upward, any citizen of
this state shall be entitled to a vote at
school meeting who is 21 rears of age,,
and has resided in the district thirty
days immediately preceeding tbe meet
ing, and who bas property in the dis
trict upon which be or she pays a tax."
Tbe matter of women voting has, dur
ing the last year, been going through
the courts, and reached a decision in the
form of an opinion of the full court,
handed down by Wolverton, J., Febru
ary 14, 1898, in the case of Laura A.
Harris vs. Sherwood Burr et al, of the
school district of the city of Eugene,
Lane county. Oregon.
Said Laura A. Harris offered to vote
at a school meeting held in Eugene,
March, 1897, and said vote was refused,
whereupon said Laura A. Harris began
action against Baid judges of election.
The circuit court of Lane county sus
tained tbe right of tax-paying women to
vote, and the case was appealed to
the supreme court, which court affirmed -the
decision of the court below. It is
therefore established that in all school
districts, women who have property in
their own name, upon which they per
sonally pay tax, are over 21 years of age
and have resided in tbe district thirty
days immediately preceeding said meet
ing, are entitled to vote.
As the law in the case of districts "
having a population of one thousand in
habitants provides that having taxable
property and paying tax thereon is a
condition of the right to vote,, it is evi
dent no one can vote in said district who
does not own property and pay taxes
thereon as provided by law.
In regard to school districts of a popu
lation of less than one thousand, the
law provides other conditions of the right
to vote.
All who can vote in districts of a pop
ulation of over one thousand can vote in
all other districts, but it is also provided
tbat in the leaser districts persons who
are parents of children of school age,
even though they have no taxable prop
erty, can vote. This, according to tbe
opinion given by the attorney-general,
applies to both father and mother.
For the proper and legal transaction
of business of school districts, and es
pecially in the matter of school elections,
this article should be etudied and kept
on file in the school clerk's office for the
information of tbe school boards.
Let one thing be born in mind, that
the school laws are just as mandatory aa
are other laws on our statute books, and
they should be most carefully observed'
County superintendents should take
special pains to inform school boards In ,
regard to their duties under tbe law.
Card of Thanks. '
The committee having in charge the
Old Folks concert take this means to
express tbeir thanks to all who took
part or assisted in making it a success.
They are under great obligations to all,
including The Chronicle, who so gen
erously gave assistance.
Mas. Groat,
Mas. Patterson,
Mrs. Huntington,
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