THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 12 1898.
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At 75c, $1.00 and $1.25 -:y ."
Wrappers made from the best grade Indigo Blue Print.
' .': At $1.50
An elegant line of Fleece-lineoTWrappers,' nicely finished in braid. - ,
: At $1.75 and $2.00
A much heavier quality of Fleece-lined Domet, trimmed back and front.
At $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00 :
Beautiful styles in extra fine qualities of Twilled Domets, fleeced; trimmed
with velvet braid. . '"""
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF WASCO COUNTY.
Published in two
and Saturdays.
parts, on Wednesdays
SUBSCRIPTION RATES. '
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One year 11 50
Six months 75
Three months - 60
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on application.
Address all commnnlcattons to "THE CHRON
ICLE," The Dalles, Oregon.
Telephone No. 1.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Marriage license was yesterday granted
to W. H. Doaglaes and Bertha Whip
ple, both of Dufar.
We are pleased to learn that' Mrs. A.
A. Jayne, who hsp been quite ill for
some time, is much improved today.
Hon. Eobt. Mays is filling his duties
as connty judge nnder difficulties today,
having one hand In a sling and the
other useless. - - - .J. .
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Erhart took
place this afternoon from the M. E.
church and was largely attended by
friends of the deceased. . '."
Yesterday another terrible tragedy
occured in Portland when a man mur
dered his wife and then committed
suicide. Particulars could not be learned.
. Five applicants for teachers' certifi-
cates are being examined by Superin
tendent Gilbert today, four of whom
have already been teachers in our county
schools. ...
Much interest was manifested bere
last night in the different state elections,
the Umatilla HonBe being crowded with
citizens eager to bear the returns. Hon.
M. A. Moody also' received the latest
news, which . were posted at the club
rooms. '
The salmon are rapidly coming op the
Columbia with the assistance of the
numerous eiwashes who arrive every
evening on the boat loaded down with
their winter eupply of this favorite fish,
smoked to the queen's taste. - Chafing
dish parties will now be in order among
the tyee Indians. - - . :
County commissioners court convened
this morning at 10 o'clock at the court
house when a number of minor matters
" were taken up. . This afternoon a case
came up which arises out of the transfer
lf the ferry between Hood Eiver and
White Salmon from Rowland to Clyde
Bonney. The question was to get the
county court to ratify the transfer nd
issue a license to Bonney to operate said
: ferry. H. Hansbury, '. represented by
F. W. Wilson, objected, claiming that a
' license is a privilege not ' transferable.
W. H. Wileon in behalf, of Bonney - is
arguing that a ferry license is a franchise
. capable of being transferred. . ' The case
had not been settled as we go to press.
" Archbishop William H. Gross, of Port
land, Or., is at St. Joseph's hospital, in
Baltimore, under treatment for-heart
trouble. His Grace arrived there three
weeks ago to recuperate his health, but
became ill while conducting a retreat,
and, acting on the advice .of friends,
went to the hospital. The physicians
report that his condition is slightly im-
. proved. V; --'-'; :';;';"' ;':
: . Last week a young lady by th e name
ot Annie Henderson died at the hospital
Wraooer
:' J. J.
Comfortable kinds lor round-the-house at work
aday 'times. Made prettily, too.. No need to be
otherwiee when the styles are properly planned.
All sizes full; skirts liberal; stitching well done '
all through. These prices- ' '
PEASE & MAYS,
in Portland, and many upon reading the
notice in the Oregonian-began to wonder
and inquire as to whether it might not
be the Annie Henderson who was form
erly a Dalles girl and so well known
here. From this inquiry arose the re
port that it was our Annie Henderson
who bad died and that her body bad
been shipped to the home of her mother,
Mrs. Warner, at White Salmon. We
are very glad to be able to inform those
of ber friends who were so anxious . to
hear the report'denied, that her brother,
Allie Henderson, arrived in town last
night and says that Miss Annie was
never in better bealtrfin ber life, and is
a very lively looking corpse. .- -Thursday's
DaUy." ;
Clerk Kelsay still continues to do his
duty and today issued a license to Joseph
Studenecka and Anna B. Weberg.
. The society of Christian Scientists in
this city has secured the small K. of P.
ball in which to hold services. ; Every
Sunday at 11 o'clock meetings 'will be
held, to which everyone is Invited."
Mr. T. J. Driver received word late
this afternoon from J. B. McAndy that
Forester was seen ten. miles from Mit
chell Monday evening. This report is
authentic, coming almost, directly from
those who saw him. " - - - ' r-
A letter received from F. A. Seufert,
who is at . present in Pittsburg taking
items as to the best means of drilling for
coal and oil, informs those interested in
the coal beds here that an appliance is
to ba had which will drill a bole from
2400 to 3000 feet in ninety days, taking
only two men to run it. .-- : !
Late news from Frank Forester, the
murderer of Brogan, is to tlje effect .that
he had headed for Prineville.lt Beems that
there must have been a plan on hand
among bis friends in the , vicinity of
Trout creek to assist him to escape, as
the officera were no doubt-misled by
several as to his whereabouts.
J. P. Mclnerny was yesterday appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Philip
Brogan, deceased, which estate is said
to be valued at $30,000.. Mr. Brogan
evidently believed in providing for those
whom be left behind, aB it is said he
held insurance policies amounting to
$17,000, $5,000 of which he took with the
Massachusetts Mutual Life only about a
month ago. - """ .7
The steamer Hattie Bell," which' was
taken to Portland' from the Cascades
last Sunday for repairs, has been bought
by Capt. Allen, who will tike ber to
Shoal water bay It was thought that
this steamer would be purchased by the
D. P. & A. N. Co., but more satisfactory
arrangements have been- made, and the
little craft will leave her utoal haunts to
ply waters heretofore untried by her.
Another drowning occurred at Oregon
City ' yesterday morning at 0 o'clock,
when Ed. Brown and Ed. Boyles acci
dentally went over the falls in a rowboat.
Brown jumped out of - the boat on a
bench of rock and saved himself, while
Boyles went over the Jails. The latter
resided in Oregon City and was 25 years
old. '-''.. i ; :. "! ;'..;.,. .: :.-" '
- Yesterday Otto Grazer, eon of Cass
Grazer, died at the family home on Pine
Ridge, near Dnfur.lTbe young man was
17 years old and had. been sick but a
few days, taking euddenly" ill Saturday-
evening. He was a promising young
fellow and his'death came as a shock to
his parents, who had many plans for bis
future. . ; r ' : '' ."'-' 7- -: ;
Adjutant-General B. B. Tuttle.has
informed Lieutenant Bartell that be
s.
The Dalles, Or.
will be in the city some time during the
week and will swear Wi recruits for the
Oregon militia. Forty men are required,
and as a number have signified their in
tention to enlist, they are requested to
be present at the armory each evening
during the remainder of the week at
7:30 o'clock.-' Others who desire to join
are also asked to meet with them.
. Now is the newspapers' opportunity
to get in an item about the "beautiful,"
which fell last night. . However, it was
short-lived and those who failed to rise
early this morning missed the first snow
ball tournament of .the season, for by
noon it waa summer again."" A' gocd
heavy rainfall would be " more welcome I
than anything that could make its ap
pearance At present... It . may not be so
beautiful, but it would be more substan
tial and beneficial to everyone. .
The greatest excitement prevails in
Portland at present, and the topic of
conversation everywhere is in regard to
the two dreadful tragedies which. have
occurred there. . . While . officers . were
busily engaged in ferYeting out the mfff
der of Angelo Sericko, which happened
Friday, a double tragedy- was enacted
Tuesday afternoon, when Andrew
Groom, a traveling medicine vender, in
a fit of jealousy shot and killed his wife,
and having the good judgment to take
into consideration the fact that the of
ficers bad their hands full with the other
case, saved them the trouble of looking,
op such a small matter as himself, by
blowing the surplus air out of his own
head. --- .- '
The Times-Mountaineer - evidently
loves darkness rather than light, and
seems much concerned over the fact that
we are to have our streets lit by elec
tricity. If this were a needless expense
there would be some excuse for : com
plaining aB to the action taken by our
councilmen. who baye weighed : the
matter well, and have made sufficient
provision for the wherewithal to pay for
said lights by . levying . an extra tax,
which oar citizens are perfectly willing
to pay, and more, too, for the eake of
the benefit derived. Several neighbor?
ing journalists since . reading these
articles of onr contemporary, have 'con
sidered it their, doty to Inform us as to
the proper manner in which to ran the
finances of tbe city, for which informa
tion our citizens are duly thankful, and
when we get our arc lights they are re
spectfully invited to visit tbe city, when
we will in turn give them a little light
on the question . of making their own
cities as prosperous as ours. .
About noon today another honored
name was added to the long list of those
who have answered "tbe . "roll call np
yonder," and Elder G. W. Barnettwas
called to his reward. He had been sick
bat about a 'week,- and to many the
news of bis death, came very suddenly,
although they knew the days of his pil
grimage could not be many- more, his
step growing more feeble day by day.
Nothing definite as to his life, which we
all know was exemplary, could be bb
taired this afternoon. ' His daughter-in-law,
Mrs . J. E. Barnett, will arrive this
evening, Mr. Burnett being at hia bed
side when bedied.and bis son, Clarence,
arriving last night. .;".
The Episcopal. Guild were fortunate
in being entertained at the home of Mrs.
Hugh Logan yesterday afternoon. The
patriotism of the hostess was shown in
tbe decoration of tbe parlors, which
we're beautiful in the . display of red,
white and blue.; The ladies took great
interest in; a game which tested their
knowledge ot the recent war and gave
them an opportunity to recall tbe names
of tbe heroes. who figured therein. . It
therefore seemed very appropriate that
Mrs. Hobson should receive the head
prizes When invited into the dining
room, where light refreshments were
served, the guests were still privileged
to be eurrounded by our national-colors ;
bat were compelled to draw comparisons
of their good fortune as they sat sur
rounded by the daintiest,' and that of
those whose patriotism led them to leave
home and friends to serve their country
and were now feasting ' on hard tack
Many a lady . was no doubt .heroine
enough to wish she might share the
good things before her with7 our boys
at Manila. I
. ' Friday's Daily.
Marriage license was today issued to
J. H. Johnston and Maude Peabody, of
Dufar." -
iiev. A. A.- Bronsgeest has been ap
pointed guardian of the minor heirs to
tbe Brogan estate. -
Mr. Wm. Cates has rented bis farm
on 8-Mile and removed his family to
this city, where they will make, their
home. Dalles people, are pleased to
welcome them.
Memorial services for Hampton Kelly,
who died about a month ago at Juniper
Flat, will be held in Taylor street church,
Portland, on December 1st. Many of
the pioneer ministers will take part in
the service. - -
Anita Bennett was this morning taken
suddenly ill in school, when Judge Ben-
net was summoned and conveyed her to
her home. ' Anita is a bright, lovable
little girl and it is hoped by all that ber
sickness will not prove serious. .
A pocket book was brought to this of'
flee this morning, which had been picked
np by a young lady on the street. , On a
receipt which it contains is tbe name of
the owner, who can . have the pocket
book by proving property and paying
charges. - '
A telegram received from San Fran
cisco states that the St, Paul will sail for
Manila - November 17, . which will be
cheering intelligence for many who were
unable to get off packages to tbe boys in
Manila, as it is probable that this ship
will take such packages.
One of the busiest offices in ' town is
tbe U. S. land office, and the register,
receiver and clerk are kept on the move
continually. Sixteen homestead filings
were received in two days this week, and
it is expected the good work will go on
during the entire month, . .
" Last night Azalea Bebekab lodge had
one of the pleasanteBt meetings yet held,
when the superintendent, Miss Pauline
Kline, visited the order and exemplified
the work. Initiation was tbe rule of tbe
evening, after which." a banquet was
served and a general good time was en
joyed. . ; ; ' :,. '
Next Thursday evening the people of
this city are to enjoy a" musical enter
tainment, and tbey need have no fear as
to its merits, for the Wilder Quintette
Club is well known throughout Oregon
as being first-class. Prof. Kyan has the
concert in charge and Borne. of our best
vocalists are to take part, varying the
program somewhat with vocal solos.
- Last night at the neat little residence
which Joseph Studenicka has' recently
erected on the hill, he was united in
marriage with Miss Anna Weberg. Rev.
L. Grey, , of tbe Lutheran church, per
formed the ceremony in the presence of
a few friends, and they afterward sat
down to a wedding supper fit for a king.
Mr. Studenicka has lor some years been
in tbe employ of August Bucbler, and
the young couple are both favorites with
a large circle of friend b, who wish them
well. - , - - . -
Mr. Ed Glisan, - justice of the peace
from Antelope, today received a letter
from Deputy Sheriff Brown, of that
place, saying : "No word came as to the
whereabouts of Forester until this morn
ing, when a letter was received from Boy
Norse at Mitchell which said that he
was still on- Forester's trail and had
found out where be ate his breakfast and
dinner on that day, Nov. 8th." . Nurse"
is in ' company with Sheriff Gray, of
Crook county, and Brown thinks they
will eurely capure Forester as they are
both hard men to escape from.
. Dallas might just as. well turn over
that woolen mill to The Dalles. : There's
something in a name when it comes to
receiving all the benefit of the advertis
ing, but we'd just as eoon . have the
"game as the name." Its queer, though,
the Telegram isn't better informed than
to publish tbe following. It must be that
that paper so fully ; realizes where the
mill ought to be that it can't make up
its mind that it isn't here. ' ' Last even
ing's edition' says:. "It is stated that a
large manufacturing establishment for
making wearing apparel will be added
to The Dalles, Or., . Woolen -Mill Com
pany's plant. ;.A new 'Iron" and brick
picking room is being built, and a
scheme for electric lighting .ia being
planned." '" :- ' -.
V"--1b Important Difference. -;
' To make it apparent to thousands,
.who think themselves- ill, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is to'
bring comfort home to their hearts, as a
costive condition is easily cured by using
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and, sold by
all druggists.
SERVICE NOT NEEDED AT MANILA
Having; Done Ills Doty, Athnr Stabling;
'Wishes to be Dltcharged. -
The following letter, dated Manila"
Sept. 25th, has been received by Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Stabling from their son,
Arthur. Its contents will give an idea
of just how tbe situation of our boys at
Manila affects one who is ambitious to
make something of his future, but none
the less patriotic when circumstances
require bis devotion to his country. He
says: - v-.',".'-,2r-'-"
"The last mail steamer arrived just
thirty-two. days ago, the coming one ia
expected daily, consequently' the boys
areaiixiouslyawaiting her arrival. When
we voluntarily gave oar services to .our
country, it meant a great deal more than
some of us realized; it meant our life
and liberty was Uncle Sam's, and was
snl ject to such use as he saw fit through
his officers. Many hardships were to be
taken into consideration. A very es
sential factor in this line would be the
sleeping and eating accomodiations, then
the facilities for providing the sick and
wounded with proper care and medi
cines, , - - . .
"Many of tbe volunteer privates held
a higher eocial and business position
than the officers in charge of them. It
19 true there must be a distinction be
tween a private and a commissioned
officer in order to maintain discioline.
but often the motives are of a baser
nature. As you already know, I thought
of all before I asked your permission to
enlist. Eeceiving this, I immediately
enlieted, with the thought of defending
my country's honor. .This I have done
to the best of my ability. Now the war
is over and ..there ig no . more need of
volunteers; at least there is no more
fighting to be done. : '-
"If we are left on this island to do
garrison and police duty, we shall be
nothing more than regular soldiers. . To
this I seriously object, and can easily
and truthfully say, every other volun
teer does also. When I was yet a very
small boy you know what my ambition
was. It has never changed, but if I am
compelled to stay here and do a regular
soldier's work, it naturally will be a
great impediment to my ambition. If
one's ambition is no higher than a regu
lar soldier's life, such : daty as we are
compelled to perform is what -would suit
such persons, for it is the laziest life
imaginable. : ; . - . ' . "
"If there' were tbe least sign of trouble
this letter would never-be addressed to
you, but as tbe case is decidedly dif
ferent, it shall be forwarded at once.
Don't let it put you under the impres
sion I am sorry I enlisted, for if my
country should again be engaged in a
war with a foreign nation, with your
permission I would re-enlist, but would
expect to be discharged when the war
was over. If we have no orders to start
home within one month from today,
September 25, 1898, I wish you would
please telegraph to the Secretary of War
for a discharge for me, on the grounds
that tbe war is practically over. - Please
attend to this matter at once, for it is
of as much importance to vou as it is
tome." :- 1 " . -Aethub. -
Mr. Stabling immediately telegraphed
to President McKinley, and received the
following reply : -" - "
Washington, Nov. 6, 1898.
C. J. Stubling, The Dalles: , -
Your telegram to the president re
ferred to me. Have ordered discharge
of Sergeant Stubling. B. A. Alger,
. -.- ----- ." .". Secretary of War.
MURCHIE SYLVESTER WEDDING
United In Wedlock sit the Home or tbe
Bride Last Evening.
Last night at the home of ' Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Sylvester, on Fourth street,
was celebrated the marriage of their
daughter, Nellie, - to Melvin . Murchie.
The wedding was a quiet one, a very, few
outside of the immediate families being
present. Kev. Wood officiated, and as
the contracting parties took their places
under-a bower of , flowers,-with Mr.
Eddy Michell and Miss Dottie McFar
land as groomsman and - bridesmaid,
Mrs. Oliver, sister of the bride, played
the wedding march. The ceremony be
ing concluded and the beet wishes of all
expressed, a bountiful wedding supper
was enjoyed, ' daring whieh time the
strains of sweet music were beard on
the outside, and tbe bride and groom
stepped on the veranda to be greeted by
a number of their young friends who
were expressing their congratulations in
song. Other expressions of good will
were evidenced in the large number of
presents received. . . ' -
' Miss Sylvester, whose home has been
in The Dalles from childhood, is known
by all as a modest lady-like young
woman, fitted to ruako the "young man
who has had tbe good taste to choose ber
as a life-companion, a model wife and
one of which any man might well feel
prond. :' " ; ' -.' -
Mr. Murcbie has lived in. The Dalles
but a few years, having made his home
in Wasco previously. He is one of those
steady, business men who cannot fail to
make a success in life. - -' '
Thb Cheoniclb takes great pleasure
in joining their many friends in congrat
ulating Mr. and Mrs. Murchie. in their
new relation in . life. This morning's
train conveyed tbe bride and groom to
Portland, where tbey will spend a short
time. . . . .-.''
-Present at the ceremony were: Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Sylvester, Mrs. M, A.
Murcbie, Mr." and Mrs. Emery Oliver.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Murchie, Mr. and
Mrs. H. Murchie, Mr. and Mrs. J. M
Murchie, MisB Addie Murchie, Mn.
Gertrude Sylvester, Frank Sylvester
Harry Sylvester, ' Rev. and Mrs. J. EL.
Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Eobt. Teague, Mr.
Eddy Micliell, Miss Dottie McFarland,
of Seattle. :. " j
' Cburcb. Soclettes Entertained.
Perhaps the most pleasant time ever
enjoyed by the ladies of the Aid Society
of the Congregational church and those
of the Good Intent Society of the Method
ist church waa upon their entertain
ment by Mrs. N. Harris yesterday;
afternoon. Every feature of the. after
noon was so replete that it was con
tinual round of surprises and pleasures.
A program was first rendered, consisting;
of an instrumental duet by Mrs. Collins
and Miss Cowlee, a vocal duet by Mea
dames Huntington and Corson, a read
ing by .Mrs. Myers, remarks by Mrs.
Smith French, responded to by Mrs. 8,
L. Brooks, both of which were very
apropos, and a trio by Mrs. Huntington.
Mrs. Wm. Condon and Mrs." W. Groat.
The ladies had been given slips of
paper on which was a number, and a
question, tbe corresponding number and.
slip containing the answers, which were
in many cases ridiculous enough to
cause a great deal of merriment as the
ladies thus found their partners for
lunch. This was served in a most unique
manner, the guests passing from table
to table, being served with different
dishes at each, until they were finally
seated at small tables provided in an ad
joining room.
Mre. Harris on this occasion, eclipsed,
if possible, her former efforts at enter
taining and ber reputation as a hostess
who never fails to entertain perfectly
has been greatly enhanced. .. .
Henry Falling; Dies In Portland.
Hon. Henry Failing, president of ; the
First National bank, of Portland, died a : ,
9 :30 yesterday morning, at his late resi
dence in that city. Mr. Failing's health
had steadily been declining during the
past two months, and while bis ailment
was incurable, yet it was not expected to
terminate fatally so soon.
In the death of Mr. Failing a great
los3 falls not only upon his family, but
the city where be lived. It will be felt :
in financial circles throughout the en
tire Northwest. . ' " '
Mr. Failing was born in New' York -
city in January, 1834, and in the sum
mer of 1851, accompanied by his father.
Mr. Josiah Failing, and his Bince de- .-
ceased brother, John, he came to Ore
gon. - Tbe elder Mr. Failing . then es-
tablished a mercantile hoose in Portland, -under
tbe firm name of J. Failing & Go., '
which now has been in-, existence 4? '
years, nnder various names, and at pres- -
ent known as Corbett, Failing and &
Robertson. In 1868 tbe deceased and. '
Mr. H. W. Corbett secured the control
of the First National bank, of which Mr. ;
Failing became and has been president
thirty years. --"
A Mother's Loss.
The Red Cross Society in Portland has :
received from Captain Wells, at Manila,,
aletter written to Kim by Mrs. Jennie
Field, dated Centaur Station, Mo.. Aug.
15th, as followfa :
"Would yon be kind enough to in- T
form- me if my ' boy, William Field, ia
still in your company? I have not heard. .
from htm since just before his regiment
left for Manila, and now it is important
that I should hear what he intends to
do In regard to our future home before I -make
any definite arrangements .for the',
winter."
Letters have been written from this
city to Mrs. Field, and papers sent which,
contained notices of the death of her eon, :
for whom the mother made" each inqui
ry. She no doubt fully realizes by this
time that ber home for the winter must
be made without reference" to her boy,
whose presence cannot cheer it, for he
has passed to that home where the sea
sons do not affect bim, but where is one
continual spring.
; . County Conrt. :
The present session of ' the county
court will be a short one, as there is not . ;'
a great amount of business to transact.
Today a lieenee was granted to W. A. '
Gilliam to operate a steam ferry between,
Klickitat Siding Landing, Or., and Lyle, '
Wash., for the term of one year. The
ferry boat to be used ib now being con
structed bere. -.
In the matter of the Hood river right-of-way,
condemnation proceedings will
be commenced by tbe county court for - -the
purpose of condemningall real prop
erty along Hood river through which
right-of-way has not been obtained, for
tbe purpose of making Hood river, a
public highway. -
Connty Court P rooted In gf.
" In tbe matter of declaring Hood river
a public highway it was ordered that WV :
H. Wilson be instructed ' and employed .
to commence comdemnation" proceed
ings againet the Hood River Land Co.
J. H. Aldrich, justice of peace of Falls
precinct, banded in bis resignation aa .
justice, which was accepted and John,
Stout W88 appointed to. fill the vacancy
In the matter of tbe county road peti
tioned for by D. D. Nelson, et. al., claim,
for damages was filed and Wm. Taylor,
George W. Miller and Dave Creightonu
were appointed appraisers.