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THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1, 1898
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
Saturday's Daily
The only stock in the yards yesterday
was a band of choice beef cattle for
Wood Bros.
Yesterday license was issued to Chas.
Carpenter and Laura' P. Smiley,4 by
County Clerk Kelsay.
Yesterday morning the Spokane flyer
passed through the city at 11 o'clock,
being delayed by a slide at -some point
np the road.. : ,
Thursday evening at 4 o'clock; Tero
Eagan and Georgia A. Hollett were
united in the bonds of matrimony by
Justice Filloon, in this city. '
Circuit court is in session in Barns.
The case ot the State vs. Oliver, charged
with killing Peter French, is on trial.
Much interest is mrnifest in the out
come of the trial.
A. S. Roberts, of The Dalles, and J.
W. Morton, of Hood River, candidates
for joint representatives for Wasco and
Sherman counties, accompanied by M:
P. Isenberg, of Hood River, spoke ,at
Wasco Thursday. A large audience
greeted tbem.
The weather continues cloudy and
threatens rain, but to the disappoint
ment of everyone it still holds off. Grain
it Is said, never looked better, and it is a
calamity that with such bright pros
pects the crops should be marred on ac
count of the lack of sufficient rain to
mature tbem.
Last evening the Winqnatt Literary
Society of the High School held its last
meeting for the year in the Academy
park, which, was lighted with Chinese
lanterns and otherwise arranged for the
comfort of the members. t The evening
was pleasant, and the meeting, which
was of a social nature, was greatly en
joyed; as were also the refreshments
served by the young ladies.
The Union speaking at the Balwm
last night was very poorly attended in
spite of the characters- who addressed
the people. namely, Will R. King, can
didates for governor, and J. R. Sover
eign, who, with Debs, figured so strong
ly in the labor strikes a few years ago.
Little enthusiasm was shown -and many
who were present went only through
; curiosity to see and hear the speakers. -
Any ladies who care to assist in the
noble work being done by the Emer
gency corps and enroll their names as
members are requested to call at the of
fice of the Dalles National bank today,
between the hours of 10 and 1 and 2 and
6. Although there are a large number
of ladies already engaged in this work,
still there are many more who have not
yet joined the Emergency Corps who
are iqvited to do so. A large box has
already been shipped and it is the inlen
tion of the ladies to ship another to
night. It is to be hoped that everyone
who can, will lend their aid in this way
immediately. The ladies wish to ex
press theit appreciation to the firms of
Pease & Mays, A. M. Williams & Co.,
C. F. Stephens, H. Herbring, J. P. Mc
Inerny and N. Harris, for the goods they
have been kind enough to give.
The different, school rooms of the pub
lic schools of our city were each well
. filled with the parents and friends of
the pupils at an early hour yesterday
afternoon, the occasion being the clos
ing exercises of the school year. We re
gret very much that a complete report
cannot be given, for on all sides do we
hear of their excellence. Indeed, it
would be difficult to find a city where so
much genuine talent is displayed among
the little, folks, and where are found so
many teachers competent to train' tbem
along this line. The genuine pride
which is felt in our public schools was
plainly shown when, upon the appear
ance of the pupils In the G. A.R. parade
recently, cheer upon cheer was given as
they marched along. A remark that
was passed by one of our veteran visit
ors at the close of the entertainment
given in the opera house in their honor,
is proof that our pride is not uniounded.
He said : "I have beard many exer
cises given by school children, but never
have I seen such proficiency displayed
by children as has been shown tonight."
' Sunday's Daily.
Woolbauling ishe order of the day
in Gilliam county.
Miss Lena Snell, of this city, has re
ceived a state life diploma for Oregon.
During the last twenty-four hours the
river rose slightly, standing at present
- at 29.6. ."'".')
The Columbia has overflowed itB
banks below Vancouver, and farmers are
moving cattle from the bottoms.
Manhattan shirts. "The best known
known as the best," are for sale exclu
sively by A. M. Williams & Co. - j
The stockyards were a scene of activ
ity last evening as over eight hundred
head of beef cattle were being shipped
out to Salt Lake city. It took two
trains, consisting of 36 cars, to carry the
stock. Tbey will, be ran through on
passenger time. James Kelly, of this
olsce. furnished one hundred bead oi
the consignment, while Joseph Howard,
o.f Pqneville, brought in about seven
hundred. - '-.' - , -
Yesterday H. A. Walker shipped 450
head of mutton sheep, which be pur
chased from Harry Smith, to Frye &
Brune, Seattle.
Pendletoa has two companies of vol
unteers ready to respond to the presi
dent's call. One is company Cof which
O. A. Turner is captain. The other
company has 46 names on the roll, but
has not been organized.
Parties from the interior state that a
splendid shower of rain fell at a radios
of about eight miles south of The Dalles.
The shower lasted about -one half hour
and was barely enough to thoroughly
soak the dry soil. We hope to hear of a
few more like showers before harvest.
The old Catholic church in this city,
which has been a landmark since it was
dedicated by Father Mesplie in 1861,
will soon be removed. The material in
the old building has been purchased by
a party at Stevenson, Wash., where it
will be shipped as soon as it is taken to
pieces.
Yesterday we learned from- Peter
Stroller who lives a short distance from
Floyds on 5-mile that in digging a well
on his place he struck a vein of soft
water at the depth of twenty-four feet.
The water resembles rain water very
much. At present there' are about three
feet of water in the well. Mr. Stroller
cannot account for the strange strike.
V. H. Coolidge shot himself through
the heart in Oakesdale Thursday morn
ing. - Family troubles are said to have
been the cause. Two years . ago Cool
idee's first wife was divorced. A few
weeks later he eloped with Mrs. Cool
idge's niece, a young school girl, after
wards marrying- her. Recently he had
trouble with her.
Hood river strawberry pickers ars
finding great difficulty in obtaining
pickers, and there is danger that
great portion of a splendid crop will rot
before the limited number of men,
women and children now in the fields
can pick them. ' People who really wish
to work can get their fare to Hood River
reduced materially now.; Pickers at
present rates can make from fl.50 to $2
a day at Hood River until the last of
June. Hood River growers are ex
pressing taiost of their berries to Mon
tana and other interior points, where
a good price is paid lor tnem. iney
will not ship to Portland, unless the
berries retail at 20 cents a box. Those
sent from Montana now net the pro
ducer from $3 to$4 a crate. Some 25,000
crates will probably be shipped -to inter
ior Northwest points this season.'. v
Some weeks- ago D. P. Ketcbum, a
stock buyer of this city, contracted with
S. B. Barker of Fossil, for 6,000 bead of
sheep, consisting of 3,000 yearlings and
3,000 two-year-old wethers.' The price
agreed upon was $2.50 for .the yearlings
and $2.90 for two-year-olds, and a pay
ment of $1,500 was made to bind the
bargain. Since that time the price
of sheep has fallen to such . an extent
that Mr. Ketcbum decided to forfeit
money advanced rather than take the
sheep. The sheep sold was from the
bands of S. B. Barker, -Lewis Barker
and J. M. Cameron, and 'these gen Be
rrien are now making arrangements to
trail the sheep to an eastern market.
The sheep will be in charge of Lewis
Barker, J. M. Cameron, Elgin Myers
and Lewis Couture, and will be started
on their long journey in a few days, r
Mrs. Katharine O'Conner, aged about
30, died at ber home at 1410 Mallon ave
nue, Spokane, on last Monday evening.
The remains were shipped over the O.
R. & N. to Grants, land thence to Cen
terville, where the funeral services were
held. The latter were conducted by
Rev. N. Evans, of Goldendale, in the
presence of the largest audience ever
assembled at a funeral, for the deceased
was loved and admired by the people of
that section almost beyond comprehen
sion. She was married last September
to Daniel O'Connor, Jr., and made Spo
kane their home.
At a recent meeting of Temple Lodge,
No. 3, A. O. TJ. W of this city, a reso
lution was unanimously adopted pledge
ing to all members of the lodge who de
sire to enlist in the army during the
present war with Spain, that the lodge
will pay their dues and assessments dar
ing such enlistment.- This was a truly
patriotic - move, especiall as the lodge
pays a beneficiary of $2000 on each
death, and should any member fall in
battle, besides having bis dues and as
sessments paid by the local lodge, the
grand lodge would be called npon to pay
the amount of bis beneficiary. .-,
Monday's Daily. -,,' .
The Republicans of Wasco county will
show excellent judgment in reelecting
A. M. Kelsay for clerk,
Beginning tomorrow, the steamer
Regulator wilHeave her wharf for points
down the river at 7 a. m. This change
is made on account cf the time lost in
the transfer of freight and passengers at
the locks. ' r
Sunday about 1 p. m. the First bat
talion ot Dakota volunteers, 465 strong,
passed through the city en route for
San Francisco. They were as fine a
looking lot of men as we have ever seen,
being stout ragged feilowB, who appar
ently were from among the laboring
classes and could stand the exposure
and hardships of a campaign life which
The following are the scores at the
Umatila House alleys for the"wf-ek end
ing Sunday. Matz, Monday, 66 Toes
day, Walton, 60; Maetz, Wednesday 64:
Thursday, 63, Friday, 63, Saturday, 69,
Sunday, 67. 7
Yesterday morning qnitea large num
ber of strawberry-pickers went to Hood
River on the Regulator. There are still
a large number of ' pickers needed, and
anyone' caring to spend a week in the
berry fields can find employment at any
time. '. '-' ' ,,
, The Club bowling records for the week
ending Sunday, are as follows : Monday,
Schmidt, 57r .Tuesday, Schmidt, 52;
Wednesday, Ogden, 49 ; Thursday, Brad
shaw,, 52; Friday, Mrs. Seufert, 48;
Saturday, Ketcbum, 52; Sunday, Samp
son, 49.. .-'-' . .-"
thev may have to engage. . When the
train palled into the depot a large num
ber of Dalles people.: were on- hand to
meet them and they received a warm
reception. -
Offing to the heavy -rains in the Co
lumbia river valley towards the head
waters, the river is rising very rapidly.
In twenty-four hours from noon Sun
day to noon yesterday the water came
up three feet, and is .still , raising. At
present it has reached 34.6 feet,and it is
expected that it will soon reach the ex
treme high water mark for this year.
Last evening a pleasant partv of young
people chartered the steam launch and
spent a very enjoyable evening on the
heaving bosom of the Columbia. Those
who were fortunate enough to tie among
the excursionists are, Misses Allie Row
land, Dorothy Fredden, Alma Schanno,
Caddie Booth, Laura Thompson and
Maybel Mack, and Messrs. Fredden and
Rowland. : r'. .
Owing to the rapid raise in the Co
lumbia, for the time being it will be im
possible for the boats to make the west
ern entrance to the locks, so that it will
be necessary to transfer freight and pas
sengers over the portage.- Yesterday
Ward & Robinson's wagonette and
four horses and some other conveyances
for carrying passengers were sent be
low to be used tor this purpose.
Friday evening a baby carriage was
left in the half of the Vogt block, while
the owners went up to a doctors office,
but npon their return tbey found the
carriage missing., fiightwatcbman "Vvi
ley was immediately notified and at once
proceed to ron down the robbers. It
was but a few moments nntil Mr.. Wiley
found it in possession of Harry Cuck, of
Kidgeway, and our efficient postmaster,
James Crossen. The miscreants surren
dered without resistance and were re-
leaced on bonds to appear before Justice
Scautz after the June election.
Who are you going to vote for for cir
cuit judge in this district, neighbors? If
yon are thinking of scratching the ticket
for this important office, yon are doing
wrong. Your ticket is every man's
ticket in this precinct, the Republican
ticket Is straight and you should vote it
straight. Our candidate Js a man who
is honest, conscientious and capable; he
is the best lawyer in the district and will
make the best judge ever on the bench.
Hon. H. S. Wilson is the man,; and be is
not a politician, but a plain, honest, fair
minded deep thinker, and a sound judge
of legal questions. Be sure yon know
what you are doing when you cast your
ballot for this important office. Ante
lope Herald.
No more eloquent addr'ess has been
heard in our city for some time than
that delivered bf Rev. J. H. Wood Sun
day evening, when the members of the
G. A; R, and W., R. C. attended the
Methodist church in a body to take part
in a memorial eervice. Printed pro
grams were followed, which contained
very appropriate hymns and scriptural
readings. .The pastor took for his text
Fight the eood fight of faith J' enlarg
ing principally upon the first four words.
A. large audience was present, and the
close attention paid was proof of the ex
cellence of the address. ' - -
Memorial Day exercises were appro
priately observed in this city yesterday.
All day long carriages could be seen
wending their way to the cemetery,
and by evening ' tbe graves were liter
ally beds of flowers. ' In tbe afternoon
the procession, headed by the G. A. R.
S. of V. and W. R, C and accompanied
by the dram corps, moved slowly tow
ard theG. 'A. R. cemetery, where the
most impressive services were held and
oar heroes graves were decorated. .As
tbe procession of veterans grows smaller
each year, more touching do the exer
cises seems ; and more solemn were tbey
yesterday on account of the noble lives
which have-so recently been given op in
the service ot their country, tor ncne
could help remembering the Maine..
Kdltorlal Comment from Daily Oregon-
Ian of May 19,
Attention may be called to the letter
of Mr. J. H. Ackerman, Republican
candidate for superintendent of public
instruction, on the school-book question,
published today. ' Mr,.' Lyman's letters
on the subject evidently have been di
rected against Mr. Ackerman, his prin
cipal competitor', and Mr. Ackerman's
answer is very plain and effective. It
shows that the books voted for by Mr.
Lyman would have cost somewhat more
than those voted for by Mr. Ackerman,
and somewhat 'more also than those
which were adopted for nee by the state.
Mr.'Lyman has not fairly presented the
subject. " '
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Degrees Conferred on the Class of '88
of the Dalles High School. -
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A packed hou?e witnessed tbe-gradu-ating
exercises of the cjass from tbe
High school at the Vogt last evening,
and it has never baen our good fortune
to witness a better arranged or more en
tertaining commencement exercise.
The stage was literally strewn with
flowers and evergreens, while tha front
of it was gaily draped with cerese and
white, the class colors. On the left of
the stage the beautiful silk flag belong
ing "to Go.: G, O.. Nj' G., ' tfas'saspended,.
while fifteen graduates formed a semi
circle towards the rear ot the stage. .
' The young ladies in the class were at
tired in white organdie, and, if possible,
they looked more beautiful than ever
before as they performed their respective
parts on the ocaeion. Not to speak of
the neat manner in which the young
men were dressed,, would be an over
sight and show partiality. J
The Jubel overture by Miss Georgia
Sampson an' Professor Birgfeld was the
opening selection. During the render
ing of this beautiful duet the strains of
AmeYica" were introduced, at which
all immediately rose to their feet, and
i at the conclusion tbe applause was deaf.
ening. . , . .
Miss Elizabeth Bonn in her rendition
of the et8ay on the "True Aim of Poet
ry' held her audience spell-bound. Her
subject was ably handled, and by her.
rendition she won laurels as an orator
as well as a composer.
Ira B. Pruyne had for his subject
"Every Man Builds Himself." His
essay was well rendered, and in its.com
position it showed marks of diligence
and application.
''Life's Lullaby" was'sungin a charm
ing manner by Miss Harriet Cram. Tbe
fact that she has a remarkably sweet
voice was demonstrated beyomi doubt
last evening. .
Miss Violet Kent showed rare genius
in her composition of the difficult sub
ject "Man ; 'In Form and Moving How
Express.' " She has a strong, penetrat
ing voice, and every word of her essay
could be heard distinctly by everyone.
Miss Edytbe M. Randall's essay on
the subject "Nothing is Lost," which
was handled in ' a .scientific manner,
; showed that the young lady is the pos
sessor of a rich and varied store of
knowledge. ' v . . "
."The Importance of Explorations,"
which subject was handjed with a mas
ter hand by Mies Ann Mann, was a
splendid example of the ability and
learning of tbe young graduates. '
A piano solo, "Polacca Brilliante," by
Miss Florence Hiiton followed. - She has
a fine touch, and her execution is re
markable. .
Rudy B. Cradlebaagh had for his sub
ject "Tbe Obligations of Citizens," and
for one so young he' displayed a splendid
knowledge of politics and political econ
omy. He also showed great talent in
its construction.
. Miss Alice M. Ball, in the subject
'The Development of .Literature,"
proved that in Tbe Dolles public schools
she has obtained a knowledge of English
and' American literature that . many
might well envy. "
Miss Bertha Del! , Hill spoke on
"Franklin; His Affability." She paid
not only a tribute to Franklie in her
essay, bat by its composition and ren
dition paid an equally flattering tribute
to herself.
' The next number was a vocal solo by
Miss Georgia Sampson. In this she
plainly demonstrated that she had not
only given her time to' the study of arts
and sciences taught in her alma mater.
but also looked to tbe cnltiyation of a
splendid voice..
Tbe next subject discussed was that of
"The American Girl" by Miss Josephine
H. Jenkins. The subject was well fitted
to her and handled in a charming man
ner.. ''"" J!
Charles L. Campbell, who is probably
the orator of tbe class of '98, discussed
at length the . subject, "Oar National
Advancement." His essay demanded
many historical utterances, and by
the abundance of the same he gave
an idea of his thorough knowledge of oar
country's history.
Prior to the conferring of degrees,
Clarence and Maud Gilbert entertained
the audience by a piano and violin selec
tion, "The Coquette.".
- The presentation -. of diplomas was
mado by Principal J. S, Landers who,'
before conferring the degrees, congratu
lated each and every member of the
class of .'98., After the presentation.
Professor, Landers explained that tbe
two diplomas which were not conferred
were for the two brave lads, Max J. Bar
tell and Walter T. Dickey, who left their
homes and school' to answer their coun
try's call for aid in these troubled times, j
and who were at present speeding over
the waves to Manila.
Speaking had been left, optional, with
each member of the iclass, and the fol
lowing withdrew in order to give more
time to those who took part. . ' .
National Monuments fifax J. Bartcll
The Uncrowned Queen of America. . Mabel Cross
There Shall Be No Alps Sybil B. Cushing
Cuba: Its Past and Present. 'fWal ter T. Dickey
Our Country '.David P. Johns
The Paradise cf the Pacific... Bessie E. Rowland
Patriotic Music in Americ j.... ...... .. ......
. .'. Georgia Kent Sampson
f Enlisted in Co. L. 2d Oregon Volunteers.
Tbe pragram was to bave been con
cluded by a song by Prof. Lundell, but
as be was eufferiDg from a severe attack
of sore throat he could not appear, and
instead of this number, at Prof. Landers
request, - tbe audience rose and sang
"America.", -'- - . '
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- A BOLD BURULARY.
A Crowd or mpluyes Go Through the
Board lug Cars, Near Celilo. and
Bel p Themselves Liberally.
Friday eight men, who had been
employed at Pendleton by the 'superin
tendent of the O. It. & N.-to work, with
the steel gang at Celilo, arrived at the
scene of their labors and took breakfast
on the boarding train, after which they
were put to work. '' ' " "'' ';V
When the men came in to dinner they
noticed that ' the new hands were not
present, which caused some suspicion to
be aroused, and an investigation ' dis
closed tbe lact that they had gone
through tbe boarding cars and taken
everything they could firfyl in the way of
money, razors, clothing, and in fact any
imng mat was not too neavy to carry
away.
After the robbery tbey started toward
The Dalles, and late in the afternoon
were seen passing . Turn water ' and after
Seufert's fishery. The authorities were
advised of tbe robbery, and although
they kept a sharp look-oat they have
not yet discovered any of the gang.
The individual who proved . to be tbe
ringleader of the party was a tall, slen
der built, smooth shaved man, who
would weigh about 160 pounds. . His
completion w.as dark and be was dressed
in light pants, a light colored hat, black
shirt and new suspenders. : He had sore
eyes and carried a bundle tied up in a
canvas covering. "
Another of the gang was a short, heavy
set man weighing about 180 pounds, and
was dreBsed in a red sweater and dark
clothes. The descriptions of the others
could not be learned. .
Nigbtwatcbman Wiley has instituted
a thorough search,' but had found no
trace up to midnight. , '
ANOTHER RUNAWAY.
Luckily No Serloos Damage
In Any "Way.. .
Was Done
A lively runaway occurred in the East
End friday morning, but in this in
stance luck seemed to favor th ose con
cerned, and no serious , injury resulted
to anyone.
Ed Mann, who lives on the hill, start
ed to drive out to 12-Mile, accompanied
by Frankie Buncb, the little son of Lee
Bunch, tbe engineer at .the breweiy
When they were about a mile out of
town the crossbar on which tbe single
tree is fastened broke and they tied it
up temporarily aqd started for town to
have it repaired. -When tliey were
coming down the brewery hill it broke
again and tbe horses became frightened
and started to run. , The vehicle was up
set in front of Moody's, warehouse and
both occupants of tbe buggy were
thrown out.
Frankie Bunch, however, got caught
in the wagon and was dragging when
tbe horse was stopped. . Outside of a
bad scare and torn clothing be was not
injured, while Mann escaped uninjured.
The horse was none the worse fur the
run. while the bnegy ' will teed
some repairs.' v
CEDAR CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT
A Fine
Program Fiiiiay Night and an
Enjoyable Time.
A pleasant social was given Friday
evening: by uedar uircie in nonor oi
s me ofthe members who are going awayi
The entertainment began with a" piano
solo by Miss Drew, which was followed
by a recitation by Nova Dawson.- Loto
Kelsay won the applause of. all at tbe
close of her song, which was well ren
dered; while tbe reading by Mrs. Chas,
Stephen's, in which she introduced nu
merous local hits that were highly
amusing brought down the bonse. A
number of startling revelations were
made in this, bat tbe jokes were well
chosen and equally well received. ' - ' "
The number which followed this was
certainly the most eojoyable of the
evening, since the Alpha Mandolin and
Guitar Club appeared in it for the first
time. The club not only pleased all by
their playing, bat showed how much
talent, which has heretofore been latent,
our city has in this line. lbe club has
been organized bat a few weeks, and the
progress it has made speak9 highly for
our - young people - wno compose it, as
well as for their instructor, Professor
Ryan. ; . --. .' .:. ':
Two well-rendered recitations by
Eachel Morgan and Mrs. Hunsaker fol
lowed, which concluded the program.
Refreshments were served, and danc
ing followed. The manner in which all
enjoyed themselves was ample proof of
tbe ability of Cedar Circle to make an
evening pleasant for the members and
friends. ; 1 v - :
Lutheran Church Confirmation.
Sunday morning the rite of holy con
firmation was administered to a class of
fifteen in the Lutheran church. ' L.
Weige!, Mrs A. -Peterson, T. Paulsen,
Miss L. Chuck, N. Liest, Miss C. Nick
elsen, C. Weige!, Miss N; Godberson, O.
Beck, Miss A. Horn. A.rince Miss N.J
Schroeder, and Mies B. Wyes.
After the opening prelude by Professor
Birgfeld and the singing ef the beautiful
rituals oi the mornimg service, tbe ex-
-'v.- - ' ' ; .;:
amination of the catechism took place..
Ths questions that were many and diffi
cult were asked here and there promlg
ciously, but every member, of the class
answered clearly and proptiy wheat
called upon. 'The class certainly gave
evideiiceof a thorough knowledge of th
elements of tcripture, and their whole
conduct showed that they were spirit
ually interested. It is certainly a
class of which any church might well
feel proud.
After the examination the choir under
the direction of Prof. Lundell rendered
an anthem. The pastor made a brief
address explaining very explicitly the
oath which is rendered to Christ on this
occasion.
Two off he members, Mr. and Mrs.
John Waiid, having been confirmed in
their youth, were received by profession
of faith. Thete were seventeen com-,
manicant-members added to the? Lu
theran church.
This is certainly a good beginning for
so young a congregation,' especially if
considering that the Lutheran church
has few if any backsliders.
Flag-KatKing at Boyd.
Saturday was a gala day in tbe vicin
ity of Boyd, the occasion being the flag
raising exercises at Liberty schoolhouse.
In the morning tbe neighbors gathered
in large numbers and a fine pole was put
in place. This task being accomplished,
lunches were spread and a basket dinner
was greatly enjoyed.
At about 2 o'clock, others having ar
rived, the exercises commenced.- ..Under
the-supervision of the teacher, Miss -Nichols,
and Mr. Bernie Sellick, as
chairman, each n umber was rendered m
an excellent manner, showing tha the
pupils of Liberty school have talent far
above the average. Tbe flag drill was
particularly pretty, and as the pupils
marched to tbe grounds, led by Miss
Bell, who carried the large flag, enthusi
asm was intense, until when the beautiful-flag
was raised and floated to the
breeze, cheer upon cheer arose, and no
more patriotic crowd could be found
anywhere. -
Returning to -the schoolroom, Prof.
Deems gave a very fine declamation,
which was thoroughly enjoyed. '
. As a fit closing for such patriotic ex
ercises, Mr.F. W. Wilson, of this city,
gave a very eloquent address on "The
Flag of Our Country." The applause
was long and loud at frequent intervals
during the speech, showing tbe appreci
ation felt by the audience, which was
farther attested by tbe unanimous vote
of thanks tendered him at its close.
Lfberty school has much reason to feel
proud of iu flag; as well as of the fact
that there are such noble young men in
the district as Mr. Bernie Sellick, who
was prime mover in the enterprise. 7
HoQftf. . Wilson for Circuit Judge. -
Hon. H. S. Wilson, Republican can
didate' for circuit judge, is a native of
Vermont, in which state be received bis-
edncation and resided up to tbe time of
his removal to The. Dalles. He was
graduated from the University of Ver
mont, at Burlington, in 1881, and soon
after commenced the study of law. He
was admitted to tbe bar of Vermont,
where; he early won an enviable position.
Since he became a resident of Wasco
county he has established for himself
a reputation as an exceptionally accu
rate, clear and learned lawyer. His
opinions npon legal questions are
promptly formed and remarkably accu
rate. He is a man of great indep3cd-
ence, industry and lL-fegrity. : - :
If elected, his services will certainly
prove of great value to the people of
this district, . and The Chronicle is
pleased to endorse him for this import
ant office. '
For .Joint Representative.
We heartily recommend Albert S.
Roberta, nominee for joint representa
tive of Waeco and Sherman counties on
the Republican ticket, to the voters of
this section.-
He is neither as a man or as a candi
date, nor aa an official in this office, if
elected, pledged to any person or func- -
tion, farther than be is a sound money
protectionist Republican, a stand which
he is only to proud to take.
Nor string's are held on him and nev-
have been, and such a man deserves the
support of his entire party. Such a man
will not prove a traitor ' when needed.
and will exert his best influence for the
benefit of the section from which be is
sent. Cast your vote for A. S. Roberta
and you will bave no cause for regret. .
To Celebrate" the Fourth.
At a meeting of the club held at the
club rooms last evening to consider the
subject of celebrating the 4u of July,
the following action was taken :
A motion was made by Harry Leibe
that a committee of three be appointed
to solicit funds for the proper celebration
of the day, .which, motion was carried,
and H. C. Liebe, C. F. Stephens and
Andrew Keller were appointed a finance
committee. '.
Everyone is anxious to have a cele
bration this year that will excel any
that we have ever had.' Its euccess dt
noTiHa antirplir nnnn the annnnrt nf Mia
of The D3e9, Dd , everyone
eeems fully determined that it snail tie
a success, we ned have little fear as to
its being otherwise.
Everybody reads Tuk Cxibolhice.