THE DA-LLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 25, 1S99.
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LOCAL BRET1T1E9.
f Saturday i Dallj-.
Miss Taylor' Kindergarten echool will
Open abcat the middle of February,
when she hope to meet all her former
pupils, at well as any others who may
leeire to attend.
' Russell, the morphine fiend, wan
"r ought before Recorder Gates yester
day to answer to the charge of vagrancy.
3eing anable to pay the fine of $20, be
Till spend ten days in the city jail,
where he will no doubt receive better
rare and more to eat than he has In
ome time past.
It take a larger ice blockade than was
mcoontered yesterday to stop the D. P.
& A. N. boats. The Dalles City spent
three or four hours "backing" the jam
which it ran across near the Point at 12
o'clock yesterday, and succeeded in
reaching the city at about 3:30. She
made the regular trip today.
Just one week from tonight-the show
cf the season takes place, wtien we are to
listen to our own talent in a black-face
entertainment. Clark, Hampshire, Cros-
senand Frank are among the well known
artiBts, while a number will make their
first appearance, and are said to be first
class. Box sheet will be open Tuesday,
will know hi iii by his odd appearance.
He has applied for positions at several
business houses during the day, being
engaged by Blakeley & HongLton to
saw wood, which he did to the queen's
taste. He's all right.
Monday'! Dally.
"The Washington and Oregon inter
state fish committee will meet in Ta-
l coma next Saturday eveniug.
, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Butler haverented
the MaGee property on the corner of
Fourth and Union street, and we are
pleased to say, will remain in The Dalles
; for a few months at least.
I The teachers of the public schools of
jour' city spent a delightful afternoon
- with Mrs. Wilson and Miss Wrenn at
the home of the former Saturday after
noon. After a week of extra hard work,
tha afternoon spent iu pleasant conver
sation and in partaking of a fine lunch,
was doubly enjoyed.
F, P. Mays, one of the attorneys in
j the Forester case, is in the city today,
and this morning the judge set the date
of the commencement of that case for
the afternoon of the third day of the
next term oi court, which is February
16th. No doubt this will be one of the
most interesting; and hotly contested
cases which has occupied the attention
of the court for years. W. H. Wilson,
H.S.Wilson and F. P. Mays appear
for the defentsu and A. A. Jay ne and A.
8. Bennett for the prosecution.
Rev. Poling being nnable to fill his
pulpit yesterday, Rev. D. B. Gray, who
'fl.'teen years ago was pastor of the Con
'gr" national church in ttiis city, conduct
ed the services. His many friend and
fcmer parlshoners were pleased to greet
Jt! i again and listen to his counsel. In
it" uorning his text was "Lay up for
solves treasures in heaven ;" in the
'-ev: tag, "Am I my biothe'rs keeper?"
till audiences were deeply interesed
and ope to hear him preach in The
LVss soon again.
? Tliis morning a few minutes after J.
T. Peters had left his home, the sitting
room was found to be on fire, and what
gave promise of beinga serious conflagra
tion was discovered just in time. In a
few minutes the fire would have been
teyond control. It started from a quilt
Vphich had been placed to warm near
the fire, and the children in being called
to breakfast, had overturned it on the
stove It had been burning briskly for
twenty minutes when discovered. The
damage is confined to the carpets and
walls principally.
, Saturday evening Marshal Latter ar
retted Ernest Pattoii, the other and
worst Of the two morphine fiends whom
we have spoken of recently. This morn
ing he was taken before Recorder Gates
knd f ned $20 or ten dHys in jail. He
fho the later. Although the most re
paid, tra and pitiable object imaginable,
be is laid to be a very intelligent man,
fend member of one of the best families
in Salem. He claims to have been given
the dm by doctors when being treatod
for rheumatism. Says he has been
dii...d to the habit for eight years and
Joes not hope to ever be cured of it.
I On account of the Illness of the pastor,
presiding Elder Warner ably filled the
pulpit at the Methodist church yester
day, taking as his morning text, "He
that Is not for me, is against ine, and
be that gathereth not with me
Icattereth abroad." In the evening
ipeakiog from the words, "Behold I
Itand at the door and knock." The
Ivening services were of a revival nature
tnd will continue during the week.
Wednesday evening it is expected that
John Xaegle, the famous ''Cam point
ing Johnnie" will conduct the meeting.
Next Sunday Chancellor Tnoburn, of
Portland, will preach both n.orniog and
evening.
The new county of Wheeler, the bill
providing for which has been intro-
ilnAi in tha laoiklaf nra im i. k. 1 I
wiles in its greatest length north :ind
south, and Stl miles east audwest, tak
ing in the towns of Mitchell in Crook
and Fossil in Gilliam county. The
Statesman says: "The residents of the
territory named want the new county.
Those of that pait of Grant are about 90
miles from their present county seat,
those of Crook being also a long distance
by circuitous route from theirs and the
southern portion of Gilliam being sim
ilarly situated. It meets principal op
position from the northern portion of
Gilliam county."
The ladies of the Commercial club will
now have an incentive to bowl such as
has never been given before. Saturday
we were shewn a beautiful trophy which
is the handiwork of Mr. J. C. Hosteller
and will be given by him to the most
successful lady bowler. It is an orna
ment in bent iron work, consisting of a
gilded pin set in scroll work, above
,which is a ball, also gilded, and crown
ing all, the emblem of the club white
wings, extending from the arrow point.
Around the pin are arranged the gilded
letters "D. C. A. C." Altogether it is a
beautiful design which must have re
quired much skill and work. Any lady
would be proud to own it as an orna
ment. At this time cf the year the sidewalks
are necessarily in a bad condition before
the enow is entirely removed and the
chinook has gotten in its cleansing work.
There Is much that can be done in an
individual way toward keeping the side
walks and pavements of our city in such
a condition that pedestrians are not
sickened by passing ever them. In As
toiiaand other cities there is a law
against expectorating on these highways
and such an ordinance should be passed
in The Dalles. It is fairly nauseat
ing many times 'to be compelled to
walk along after some consumptive or.
other person has made a cuspidore of
the sidewalk. Besides, physicians tell us
that this is a most effective way to spread
tuberculosis and other diseases broad
cast. Something should be done to com
pel the nee of the sewers or street for
such purposes, leaving the walks as
clean as possible.
On account of the 111 health of their
daughter, Dr. Gertrude French, Mr. and
Mrs. S. French have prevailed npon her
to take a trip to New York City, in the
hope that the change will benefit her.
The time for departure has not as yet
been fully arranged, but will probably
be some time this week, when Mr. and
Mrs. French will accompany ber. They
will remain for a time, their return be
ing determined by tho benefit derived.
Yesterday during the session of the
Methodist Sunday school, Rev. Wood
announced the necessity of electing a
superintendent to fill Mrs. French's
place during her absence. He also spoke
of the efficient work done by Mrs. French
in that capacity, of the affection of the
school for her, and the regret felt lit her
departure, calling for a rising vote ex
pressive of the feelings of the school.
All present arose en masse and tears were
seen in many eyes as each considered
t'e son ow which has seemed to over
whelm their superintendent during the
past few months.
Tuesday's Daily.
Recorder Gates today sent the pro
prosed new charter to our representa
tives at balem.
Last night N. J. Sinnott received
telegram from Portland announcing the
death of his cousin, Mary Sinnott. Nick
and Roger both left for that city this
afternoon to attend the funeral, which
occurs tomorrow.
The roads are anything but pleasant
to travel over at present, being decidedly
heavy for the horses to mako their way
through and almost bottomless in
some places. The ground is said to be
wet down to a depth that will insure a
good crop.
Mark Long, who has been extremely
unfortunate of late in regard to sickness,
is just recovering from an attack of
German measles. The doctor is now
looking for him to cut his eye teeth, but
Mr. Long says measles are no child's
play.
Mr. Harry Ryan, who has been giv
ing instructions on the guitar and man
dolin in this city for the past year, left
Sun lay evening for Pendleton, where he
will remain permanently. The Dalles
is unfortunate in losing such a good
musician as Professor Kyan.
Sunday the "Klickitat" made atrial
trip to Memaloose island which was
very satisfactory to her owners. Ttie
idea of using her as a ferry boat at Lyle
hue been abandoned and she will run
between this city and Sprague, carrying
local freight to and from all places along
ber line.
Captain Orinsby, special forestry
agent, will arrive on this evening's train
and address the woolgrowers this even
ing at meeting to be held at the Uma
tilla House at 8 o'clock. All interested
are anxious to meet the captain and dis
cuss the matter of summer grazing cf
heep on the Cascade reserve,
A. M. Williams A Co.s' store has been
somewhat crippled of late by sickness
among the employes. Miss Schooling be- j
ing yet confined to her home with'
mumps. Mrs. Barget, who had an at
tack of grippe, is again in her ac
customed place, as is also Ernest Jensen,
who was laid up for a week with this
same popular disease.
From a gentleman who was permitted
to attend the rehearsal for the club
minstre's last night we learn that the
einging this year is to be cnnsually
good. While not nearly so much has
been said in regard to the show this
year as la-;, all seem to be of the
opinion thai this is the banner enter
tainment yet given by them.
At a meetiog called last night for the
election of officers of the Methodist
Sunday school, the following were
elected: Supt., Mrs. S. French; asst.
supt., Rev. J. H. Wood ; secretary, C.
H. Brown; treasurer, W. A. Kirty;
organist. Miss Edith Randall; asst..
Miss Bessie French ; chorister, W, E.
Sylvester; librarian, Geo.(Rucb.
Much has been said regarding the
"Inland Creeper," at the Flyer has
been termed ; but according to expert
engineers who have examined her for
the purpose of determining just where
the difficulty lies, she will yet come up
to the expectations which the company
bad for her. G. H. Thayer, an engi
neer who is considered as good author
ity, gives as bis opinion that with a con
denser and some changes in valves she
will come up to the top notch yet.
"What's the great excitement here?
Is some very famous actor to ap
pear?" Such was the question pro
pounded by some traveling men who
came into the Snipes-Kinersly drug
store this morning just after the box
sheet for our minstrel show was
opened. While the line was not so
long as it was last year, Mr. Kinersly
bad no spare time after the sale began.
However, there are still many good seats
left aud more will be placed in the ball.
It you want to procure one, go at once
and make sure of it.
The bill to provide for the physical
examination of plaintiffs in action for
damages for personal injuries, if enacted
into law will prove of malerial advant
age to railway companies and other
concerns employing a large number of
men in work that is attended by the
elements of danger. Under the present
law there is no way of ascertaining the
exteut of the injuries of an injured
party except by the testimony of the
injured party blmsell and bis own
physicians. The object of the bill
is to give some rights to the averse
party in such actions. The bill is ex
plicit and by many members of the
bouse considered just.
It may interest our readers to know
that during the great influenza epidemic
in London, in 1889, the board of health
of that city advised the public affected
with the disease to make an abundant
use of hot lemonade. The perspira
tion caused thereby is, in most cases,
sufficient to relieve the patient of severe
colds and saves him from taking refuge
in quinine or other drugs, which cften
leave unplensant results. In bronchial
troubles the acid of lemon relieves the
irritation in the throat, acting at the
same time as a natural disinfectant.
Fresh lemon juice, even when diluted in
small proportions with water, will kill
the therein contained cholera bacillus;
hence, it is not surprising that it will
also destroy the so-called influenza
bacillus.
Legislature Again at Work.
Capitol, Salem, Jan. 23. The assem
bly convened at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon, after an adjournment since Fri
day. After convening Myers presented
Speaker Carter with a huzb gourd to be
used as a defensive weapon, making a
very humorous presentation speed).
The weapon is four feet long.
Several new bills have been intro
duced. One by Myers amending the
law relative to the punishment of
ghouls, which provides lor penal servi
tude for lrora five to ten years.
lhe pilot bill is beginning to assume
greatness. Comment on both sides is
warm.
In Olden Time
People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with the transient action ; but
now that it Is generally known that
Syrup of Figs will permanently over
come habitual constipation, well in
formed people will not buy other laxa
tives, which act for a time, but finally
injure the system. Buy the genuine,
made by the California Fig Syr op Co.
Elegant new Pullman palace sleepers
between Portland and Chicago have just
been placed in service via the O. R. &
X., Oregon Short Line, Union Pacific
and Chicago A Northwestern railways
daily every day in the year. Cars are of
the very latest pattern, in fart being the
most Improved up-to-date sleeping cars
turned out by the Pullman Company.
These new palaces will leave Portland on
the evening fast train of the O. R. & N.
arriving at Chicago the morning of the
ourth day and running through with
out change via Granger and Omaha. 19tf
The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Witt't Little
Early Risers are uneqnaled for overcom
ing constipation and liver trouble. Small
pill, best pill, safe pills. Snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co.
NEW CHARTER ACCEPTED.
C ity LitIh Fit Mill Krgular Til-Oat
Mill aad Half r-eclal.
Saturday's Daily.
The special meeting of the council
which was called for last night, met at
the recorder's office at 7 :30 o'ekek, pre
sided over by Mayor Nolan, with Couu
ciiuien Kuck, Clongh, Joans, Gunning,
Stephens, Butts, Micheibach and Keller
present.
Mayor Nolan staled that the object of
the meeting was for the levying of a city
tax for the year 1S98, and also to con
sider the proposed new charter.
Kuck moved that the city levy a tax
of five mills as a general fund and a mill
and a half as a special tax for the pur
pose of paying the interest and redemp
tion of the city bond when they become
redeemable. Stephens seconded the
motion, which was carried. This is the
first time the council has taken advant
age of the opportunity to levy the special
tax in years, but now deem it necessary.
The mayor then pointed out to the
council the principal points of the pro
posed change in the charter. The creat-
I ing of asinking fund was first mentioned.
Another important matter it the giving
of the council and city officers additional
power to compel property owners to re
pair sewers, sidewalks, streets, etc. It
would be well had that body more au
thority over such matters at present, or
were the property owners to take a smull
pride in the appearance of their property
themselves. The new charter also grants
the power to license places here spirt u
ous, vinous and malt liquors are sold and
not drank on the premises, the license
not to be less than $50 a year. The
present charter prescribes the duties of
the superintendent of water works,
while the new gives the water commis
sioners the right to determine what they
shall be, increasing the duties of the re
corder by making him clerk of the com
mission. The city will be given the right to ap
propriate the right-of-way over private
property for the purpose of laying
sewers. According to the old the city
was allowed to bond itself to the amount
of $25,000 for the construction of a bridge
across the Columbia, the new increases
the amount to $50,000. Another matter
it regulates is the appointment ' of
marshal and recorder, requiring a roll
call in the council in confirming these
two officers.
Mr. Goit, the surveyor, being present
informed the council that the descrip
tion of the city's boundary lines as is set
forth in the proposed charter, is in some
respects indefinite, and suggested
changes in the same, which will not ma
terially alter them, but make them more
definite. Motion of Johns, seconded by
Gunning that committee on new char
ter be Instructed to conform with sug
gestions. The motion carried.
Moved and carried that the charter be
accepted and sent to the legislature not
later than Wednesday. The meeting
then adjourned.
A PERFECT EVENING.
Mr.
and Mr. K. O. McCoy Entertain
Their Friend at Whltt.
Saturday's Dally.
o social event could be more fully
and perfectly arranged than was the
whist party given at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. E. O. McCoy last evening,
lheir guests were for the most part,
Elks and their wives, and the decora
tion of the rooms was in purple and
white, the electric jets being of these
two shades, with forget-me-nots paint
ed on the outside; also the initial "M."
The early part of the evening was
spent at whist, J. T. Peters proudly
carrying away a silver bonbon spoon
as proof of bis success, Mr. Wm. Moody
being consoled with a comical toy.
At the close of the game, the host, ac
companied by Mrs. Peters, led the way
to the dining room, which was not only
inviting, but beautiful in its decorations.
From the chandeliers, lit by purple
lights, bunting was festooned to the cor
ners of the room, while the table was
daintly spread, and from a bouquet in
the center, purple ribbons extended,
smllax also being much in evidence. Nor
were the more substantial neglected,
the most elaborate of lunches tempting
the guests, and causing them to vote It
the best of the season. As the bell
struck eleven the party rose and sang
Auld Lang Syne," J. S. FiBh as chorister.
During the entire evening, with the
exception of short tntervals, the sweet
est of music was plaved by Messrs, '
Ryan and Alden, which'added greatlv to
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the completeness of the pleasure. The
hours after lunch were passed in music !
and dancing. Led by Mrs. Moody the
guests joined in singing thelatest catchy
airs, after which Mrs. Huntington sang
tl-at sweetest of all ballads, "Ben Bolt."
The following weie delighted with
the enjoyment afforded : Mr. and Mrs.
B. S. Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Moody, Mr. and Mrs. Peters, Dr. and
Mrs. Logan. Judge and Mrs. Blakeley,
Judge and Mrs. Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs.
Fish, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Setifert, Mrs.
T. A. Hudson, Misses Clara Davis and
Rose Michell, Max Yogt, Jr.
Guardian of Cedar Circle Surprised.
PaturdaysDaily.
Last evening being the birthday eve of
Guardian Neighbor Ollie Stephens, the
members of Cedar Circle decided to re
member her for her past faithfulness
and for the esteem in which she is held
by Cedar Circle, who teach the doctrine !
of the brotherhood of man and the
sisterhood of woman. The hall was
decorated with fir trees to appear as a
lirest, and after lodge closed the Guard
tan was informed that a luncheon would
I spread in honor of her birthdav. The
table was laid aud a delicate repast with
chocolate was prepared. The Guardian
wjs led to her seat of honor, with ex
r i t . . '- ...
virra niciout ana i;ierK wrenn on
either side, and across from the Guard
lan were the Banker and Advisor and
other officers and members of the Cir
cie were on all sides. Mirth and wit
flowed merrily, and when all bad fin
ished, the Advisor! called the attention
of the Guardian to the fact that the
luncheon was not the oulv remembrance
of her birthdav, but that something
more substantial was In store for her,
and in the name of Cedar Circle pre
sented her with a pretty silver berry
spoon as a token of the esteem in which
she is held by the Circle.
The evening was pleasantly spent and
all voted it better to give than receive
and began wishing their birthdays were
near. There will be installation next
week and balloting on candidates. F.
Hull or Honor.
The following pupils of The Dalles
schools have been neither absent nor
tardy during the fall term of eighteen
weeks, beginning Sept. 12, 1893, and
ending Jan. 20, 1S99:
X AST 11 ILL PRIMARY.
Miss N. Cooper Newton Sexton.
Mrs. Roche None.
COl'ET ST. SCHOOL.
Miss Donthit Lloyd Meir.
Miss E. Cooper Georgia Dubois, Nel
lie Hostetler, Ray Jackson, Maud Kirby,
Percy Long, Harold Mcintosh, Ernest
Walther.
Miss Roberts Lawrence McArthur,
Arthur Waud.
Miss Wrenn Carrie Brown, Adolph
Buchler, Annie Ostlund, Agnes Ramsey.
ACAOEMV PARK SCHOOL.
Miss Phirman Alice Johns, Emorine
Young.
Miss Flinn Alfred Daggett, Josie
Lorenzen.
Miss Martin Mahlon Borders, Hazel
Huntington, Nellie Jones, Ella McCoy,
Josie Nickelsen, Alberta Shepherd.
Mi68 Ball Nora Borders. Gertrude
Brown, Fred Davis.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Mrs. Baldwin Grace Estes, Harry
Patterson, Xeno Riddell, Guy Sexton,
Leona Sexton, Mamie Teague, George
Walther, Joanna Walther. .
Mies L. Rintoul Mav Barzee, John
Scherrer, Lulu Ward.
Miss T. Rintoul Lillie Ostlund.
Miss Michell William Cross, Pearl
Estes, Ruby Lofton, Lena Yogt, Grace
Williams.
High School Dept. Stella Brown,
Pearl Grimes, Ruby Groat, Dora Sex
ton, Olive Slate, Joseph Steers, Grace
Willerton.
Fewer names on tire roll than usual be
cause of mumps, measles and chicken
pox being prevalent in the district dur
ing December and January.
John Gavin, City Supt.
Teacher' Assignment.
The assignment of teachers for the
spring term, 1899, in our public schools.
is as follows:
East Hill Primary Miss Nan Cooper,
IB, 2B and 2A ; Mrs. Kate Roche, 3A,
4Aand 5A.
' Court Street School Miss Mary
Douthit, 1C, IB and 1A; Miss Ella
Cooper, 2A and 2B; Miss Emma Rob
erts, SB and 3A ; Miss Etta Wrenn, 4B
and 4 A.
Academy Park School Miss Salina
Phirman, 1C, IB and 1A; Miss Marga
ret Flynn, 2B and 34 ; Miss Catherine
Martin, 4B and 5B; Miss Elsie Ball, 5B
and 5A.
High School Mrs. Ella Baldwin, 6B
and6A; Miss Louise Rintoul, OA and
7B; Miss Tena Rintoul, 7A and 8B;
Minnie Michell, SB and 8A.
High School Department Miss Me
lissa Hill, assistant principal; Mr. J. S.
Landers, principal, (1st yr B, 1st yr A,
2d yr and 3rd yr.) " -
John Gavin, City Supt.
January 21st, 1899.
Advertised Letters.
Following is the list of letters remain
ng in the postofljee at The Dalles un
called for January, 21, 1899. Persons
calling for the same will give date on
which they were advertised :
Adams, Gregory
'rown' Carrie
Iinnoii, Nat
(j0e Kdd C
Brown, Harry
Beary, C
Conno, Engpne
Darling, E W
Harrison, Wm
liidy, Alas
Hendry, Dr A J
Johnson, Mr
La Celle, Anuie
McCume, J L
Murrav, John
Ma Ilea. , II J
Myers, J N
Nyhut, Livi.t
Oren, Maggie
Robinson, Alice
Smith, Rosie
Shonchenissery, O
Yogt, Heirich,
Yanbuskirk, Rosa
Walker, J A
Ward. Anna
Gardiner, Hattie
Harmon, A J
Harper, N J
Hariford, Claud
l.nrvery, J N
McAndie, J Duff
Morris, K J
Miller. F E
Meins, C R
Martin, Ollie
Nygnist, Mat
Prorol, Mr
Powers, Juson
Signor, Al
Thompson, W C
Yillrock, M
Wood, Nettie
Warden, Frrd
Woodside, F A
J. A. Chorhen, T. M.
Freas Saunders has purchased the
wood business of J. T. Reynolds in this
city. Those desiring good wood will find
him by ringing np 'phone number 12.
FOUND WANTING.
( and In lb A ad lane .
There were many features beside that
of the tajy "Wanted" In the play Satur
day uight. As it the case with the ma
jority of plays pnt upou the stage (and
we are sorry to tay. demanded), in this
enlighlened(?) age, there was wanting
an air of refinement which was conspic
uous for its absence in the "Boy Want
ed," and in fact most of the actors of ths
play. While one can scarcely say of
these productions that they are inde
cent, yet they border so closely on the
forbidden that refined audience be
comes really nauseated before the cur
tain falls. In the first act the leading
sotibrette (who by the way was not pres
ent on thit occasiou) kicks. In the)
second act the second lady (?) kickt a
little higher. In the third act the en
tire company of btautiul, vell-formtd
rare old hand-painted relict of former
greatness, touch the celling, and the tu
dience It delighted, while tome mother
who hat misjudged the play and taken
her tweet little daughter, is beard to
remark : "Now, dearie, there't nothing
modeBt in that at all. I wish we had
remained at home."
The absence of plot in these produc
tions is sadly missed. However, this
could beoverlooked.lf as in the"Daxxler"
there is some merit good tinging, good
dancing, or even a pretty girl or two.
Instead there is nothing but a conglom
erated mass of nothing but child's play.
By way of a slight variation the "boy
wanted" made his appearance between
acts and made a sign-board of himself,
much to the disgust of the audience.
However, we have been speaking in
general terms. To say that there wat
not a redeeming feature in the play
would be au injustice. The fault is most
ly in the play. The lack of an opportu
nity to display the talent which may be
possessed by the actors. The musical
selections by the old German were like
au oasis in a desert, and well executed.
The tumbling of the two young girls was
good ; but the star of the evening wat
the tragedian, who did some good acting
and hit comedy piano specialties were
well received.
The difficulty encountered in deter
mining the merit of a play before ita
production seems unBurmountablo. It
is misrepresented to the manager, who
also becomes discouraged in bringing
to the city actors of inerrit like Ward.
Effie Ellsler. Milton Nobles, and others,
who are almost sure t be given an icy
reception, while play i of the Saturday
night caliber draw crowded houses.
The newspapers advertise such showi
from copy furnished by the advance
agents, placing stars as a credit, and the
only authority we have for other men
tion are the papers of olher cities, and
we are about coming to the conclusion
that the Yalley papers are bribed, as
the Oregonian, Statesman and many
others so often speak well of meriileie
productions.
Our Minstrel Show.
J. F. Hampshire made a flying trip to
Portland yeeierday for' the purpose of
procuring costumes for the minstrel
show to be given by local talent Satur
day night at the Yogt. While most of
them will arrive later in the week, the
reporter has been permitted to see those
to be worn by the principal characters,
and they are "beauts." So handsome
is the white velvet suit of the interlocutor
that it might put all the others in the
shade were the rest not loud enough to
make themselves seen.
The opening scene cannot fail to be
very striking if the costumes give any
idea of its appearance. In fact, the whole
performance is to be costumed to the
queen'a taste.
The show opens with a grand first
part, with N. J. Sinnott as interlocutor
and Clarke, Hampshire, Crossen and
Hollisteras end men, supported by a
large chorus of our best male voices. The
jokes are all new and the musical selec
tions the most catchy. This part closet
with "Did you hear about Brown."
The curtain then rises on the little
mascots, Lela Kelsay and Hazel Waud,
who give a song and cake walk, which is
Slid to be "too cute for anything."
Next comes a male quartet, in cos
tume, and after a short intermissiou the
last part opens with ' a tumbl
ing act by Ballard and Kelsay. A sim
ilar performance last year was considered
one of the best on the program, and is
equally as good this year, Dawson and
Heroux will also be seen in a leger de
nial act, which is excellent. Frank
and Crossen will appear in the dude
black-face sketch, aud their reputation
as singers assures a hne turn.
Then we are to see Hampshire and
Clarke in a turn which surpasses any
thing they have yet attempted. This
announcement Is sufficient to pack the
house.
Baldwin's darkey band is a prominent
feature of the evening, while many other
sketches, etc., not mentioned, will be in
evidence. Not to speak of the grand
oke walk as a pleasing finale.
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