THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1899
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Ifnd Saturday.
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LOCAL BRKTIT1ES.
Saturday Daily.
At the three-cornered bowling contest
Bait night at the c!ub a team composed
bf A. L. Gode, S. Nutting and J. Vogt
raptured the medal.
This morniog about 3 o'clock the city
iait came near getting its share ot the
work of the fire demon. The stove pipe
which passes through the wall, and
Which is encased in cement,became over
heated and the wall began to smoke.
rbirman was in the marshal's office at
I he time and with the assistance oi
fcrisoner, ripped a board from the wall,
nd soon prevented wnat gave promise
bf being a genuine fire.
Superintendent Gardner, of the Boys
n, fiirla' Aid Society, arrived in the
fcity last night and is today inquiring
Into the caee of the four boys mentioned
esterdav. It is aleo said there are
lonie other children to whom his atten-
ion has iieen called. If ever there was
in officer suited to his position it is Mr.
tardiner, md whatever children are
ommitted to bis charge are in good
lands, and will fare well.
The winter is certainly a continued
pne and comes in short chapters. This
horning very early the ice began to come
Bown the river as placidly as if it bad
received an invitation, and by noon the
iver was blocked up to about the foot of
Washington street. Anticipating no
Inch an occurrence, neither tl.e D. P. &
N. boats nor the Klickitat had been
iiken to Hungry Harbor, and now are
it the mercy of the ice blockade. What
ha result will be. re main 8 to be seen. It
hoped, however, they will not fare
badly.
Usually newspapers, as well as in-
ividuals, never know just how much is
longht of them, nor how good they are,
,1 the Irishman would say, until they
re dead. There are exceptions to every
tile, however, and The Chronicle finds
self the exception in this case. The
Jloro Observer eulogizes us, the while
mourns overour demise thuely : "The
lemise of The Dalles Evening Chronicle
regretted. It was a lively little
luper. We miss us uany visit.
Vhile we appreciate the fact that we
peso sincerely mourned by so close on
bserver, we would beg leave to inform
rother Ireland that Tha Chronicle is
pretty lively corpse, and while we
live found it necessary to call twice a
leek instead of six times, yet we are
lot ready to have our obituary written
lor to be buried alive. We are neither
lead nor sleeping, as the Observer will
nd out if it again presumes to hold an
hquest over us.
Monday'! Dally.
If you want to find out "Who's Who,"
on can can do so by attending the play
p the Vogt next Saturday night.
Howard Marshall, formerly stage'
river between this place and Golden-
We, is now deputy in the county treas-
rer's office in Goldendale.
Michael Schwartz, who was shot Fn-
y mgni by John bheehe, It reported
fc getting along very favorable so far as
be determined. He Is not, however,
it of danger.
Saturday and yesterday an occasional
Kgler made his way to the river to
,le, and taking notice that he came
)at on top, a crowd ventured down this
ifternoon, and report the Ice safe.
The high scores at the Moody bowling
Heys lart week were as follows' Mon-
fay, C. Heppner, 54 ; Tuesday, Stiniels,
Wednesday, Heppner, 59; Thurs-
py, M. Miller, 67 : Friday, Wand, 05 :
Saturday, Frank, 54; Sunday, Heppner,
Miss Helen Lytle. who has been at
tending the high school here, left last
'Wit for her home in Waicc. A fare
well party was given her Friday evening
M the residrnce of Mrs. Patterson, where
he has made her home.
Wuite a little concern is felt regarding
Mie fate of the Regulator and other craft,
Which are hemmed In at the foot of
VOun street. Mr A aura v Infnrnia na an
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mienipt will be made to moye them up
the river by cutting a channel for them
to pass through. This will be a difficult
task, but teems to be the only alterna
tive. At the end of ihe fourth week of the
initiative session, with two more work
ing weeks remaining, 224 bills have
heen introduced In the senate and 371
'u the house, a total of 61)5. The senate
has pasted 02 of Its own bills and the
home 88. Seventeen bills have passed
both houses, most of them being Incor
poration bills or bille of local bearing
rilv, and fourteen have been approved
by the governor.
Saturday afternoon Kheehe. who shot
Michael Schwarts Friday night In
Mlchelbach's saloon, had a preliminary
hearing before Justice Ilayard, and bis
bonds were fixed at $1000. This after
noon the bonds were secured and be is
now out of jail, and will appear at the
next regular term of court.
Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, of Heppner,
a patient received on January !d, last,
died at the atvlurn vesterdav. aired
seventy-two years, the cause being apo
plexy, following senile exhaustion. The
remains were turned over to A. M.
Clougb, and by bim prepared for bnrial,
and shipped to relatives in Heppner,
where the funeral will be held. Salem
Statesman.
Yesterday during the fire Vic Schmidt
had a lucky escape from serious injury.
Having climbed to the roof to assist in
putting out the fire, be slipped and fell
to the frozen ground thirty-five feet be
low. Those who saw the fall, thought
surely be bad at least broken tome
bones, but were surprised to find he had
es.'Aped with but a slightly sprained
wrist. In nine cases out of ten such a
fall would have resulted in a very seri
ous, if not fatal Injury.
Mr. Wise is in receipt of a letter from
E. E. Mallory, who has been asked by
the ladies of the Commercial Club of
The Dalles, to endeavor to arrange a
bowling match with the A. F. C. ladiet'J
team. The latter does not state where
Tire Dalles ladies wish to bowl whether
on the local alley?, at home or in Port
land. Mr. Wise will see the ladies of
the club and find out whether or not
they wish to take part in the match. It
is very likely that the challenge will be
accepted. It promises to be quite in
teresting, as The Dalles and Astoria
ladies are the crack bowlers of the state.
Astorian.
we're all In the same box not a
sweat box either, but an Oregon ice
chest. So far Meacham carries the
banner for the coldest record, with the
thermometer at 42 below. At Gervals,
la the Valley, it was 6 below ; while here,
according to official report, the lowest
thermometer was one degree below.
Portland claims that the only thermom
eters to be depended upon give about
ten above. Well, that may be all right,
but it sounds a little bit frosty. Perhaps
the thermometers there are not as sus
ceptible as ours, but if it isn't as cold
in Portland as it is here, every yiBltor
from here who has given in a report is s
prevericator.
Last Tuesday Mr. J. M. Huntington,
wishing to show the managers of the
Alliance Ineurarce Company what brave
firemen we have and how no company
need fear that any stone will be left un
turned to stop the ravages of fire in our
city, mailed them a copy of the Chroni
cle containing an article regarding the
Columbia Hotel fire. This morning he
received the following answet : "We
are today in receipt of marked copy of
The Dalles Chronicle and have read
with interest the description of the Col
umbia Hotel fiie and its treatment by
your fire department. It certainly speaks
volumes' for its efficiency when they can
arrest a fire in a structure of this char
acter with only a comparatively nominal
damage as its result." Signed, E. T.
Niebling, Ats't -Manager.
McEwen attracted a largo audience
Saturday night, and gave a very laugh
able entertainment, the cake walk
causing merriment wnicn anew no
bounds. Even when under the hypnotic
Influence the subjects seem to be on the
alert for newspaper people, and when
selling pop corn on that occassion one of
them attacked a reporter and declared
he owed him ten cents. Dick assured
him be had not been purchusing pop
corn, out uevoung nis auenuun uu i
the question ol pop corn but popping
the question. At length McEwen was
compelled to appear on the scene and
by reading his mind cerify the state
ment before the fellow was satisfied.
After the entertainment the great
hypnotist spent a short time with bis
brother Elks, leaving on the night train
for Pendleton, where beappears tonight.
Tuesday's Dally.
Mr. and Mrs. Otir Patterson accom
panied the minstrel boys to Heppner
last evening.
Ed M. Williams returntd Sunday
evening from a few weeks visit with bis
mother and sisters in Portland.
Jackson Engine Company will hold a
meeting tonightat the council chambers.
All members should be presentj as elec
tion of officers will take place.
The ladies of St. Paul's Guild are pre
paring for their fourth annual Easter
sale, and will take orders for fancy or
useful articles from any one wishing to
aid them In their good work.
Miles Kyger, who died at Manilaa few
days since, was a popular Walla Walla
boy, and bis death has caused wide
spread grief throughout that city. He is
the third Walla Walla boy to perish in
that far distant country. .
"Do you bolleve In hypnotism?"
"Yes. Did yon notice that young wo
man who jutt patted out of the office?
Woll, she got me to subscribe for a $
book that I shall never want, and that
she knew I'd never want."
We feel that we Owe an apology to
the young ladies of The Dalles for allow
ing our typo yesterday to sy that Will
Crossen would take a carload of young
ladles from lone to Heppner to attend
the minstrels. Not that Will has not
the good taste to do so; but in this caee
it Is Will Corson who has the honor.
If the weather at Heppner is anything
like it it here, 'tis not likely that our
boys kept step to the music of the young
ladies band today. From reports some
of them could not any way, as it is aai
they were placed uoder arrest by order
ol citisens here who declare their silk
bats are missing since their departure,
Capt. P. 8. Davidson and ton bave
written from their home in Wisconsin
that they will be in Hood River Feb.
linn, and will be ready to make a start
toward building their mill at soon as
the sidetracks are completed. Their
mill machinery it ready for shipment
and only awaits the construction of the
spur.
Secretary Batcbelder, of the Oregon
Trans-Mississippi and International ex
position committee, it io receipt ot a
notice from State Treasurer Moore to
,tbe effect that citizens holding certifi
cates of the commission for money ad
vanced by them can bave face value of
same returned by presenting said cer
tificates at hit office in Salem, or by
sending same through any bank, prop
erly endorsed. "
In spite of the inclement weather, a
large number gather at the M. E. church
each evening, and much good it being
accomplished, every meeting witnessing
some conversion or visible signs of peni
tence. The ill health of the pastor bas
thrown the responsibility of the work
on the shoulders of Presiding Elder
Warner, who has been untiring in his
effrt, and therefore very successful.
The meeting will continue during the
week.
T. T. Nicholas A Co. have secured an
option on all lands included in the cjal
belt on Cbenoweth creek, and as soon as
spring opens developments will be made
which ill surprise the moat sanguine.
The following deeds and contracts were
filed in the clerks office today. From
Max Vogt et al., a mineral deed ; II. B.
Halvor and wife, agreement ; Andrew
Ganger and wife, contract leaee; A. Y.
Marsh and wife, contract lease; W, II.
Vanbibber aud wife, mineral deed; O.
R. &N. Co., contract; G. B. Halvor,
right-of-way deed.
With the pleasure of skating at The
Dalles, usually comes the inconvenience
of walking almost a mile before good ice
Is reached and many who would other
wise enjoy it, are compelled to forego the
sport for lack of time. Yesterday thia
difficulty was obviated, and a large
crowd of skaters found the ice at the
edge of the river at the foot of Washing
ton street in good trim, and made the
most of it. It was of short duration,
however, for had not the skating been
spoiled by the channel for the Regu
lator, the snow would have done the
work. We should not complain, though,
for this has been an exceptional year
in this line.
It Is gratifying to parents and friends
of our boys at Manila that among the
names of the dead and wounded ot the
recent conflict, not one of the names of
the Second Oregon appears. Yet we
imagine we can hear the boys saying
"Oh that we might have been in the
thickest of the fray," for theirdiecontent
has been caused from the fact that there
was no fighting to be done; the inactiv
ity of the situation seeming to be unen
durable. No doubt they will yet have
an opportunity to show their metal, if
they are not now in an encounter. And
when they do, Oregon will again be
among the bravest. While the sym
pathies of the entire state is with them,
and hopes and prayers are that not one
will be numbered among the slain, we
would not see them shirk a single duty
nor fear the foe. And tbey will not.
The workmen engaged in cutting a
channel for the Regulator to pass
through in reaching a nook further np
the river, where she will be secure from
the ice jam, have undertaken a difficult
job, but expect to see her in a safe posi
tion by tomorrow afternoon. Tbey are
at present sawing off immense chunks
of ice and with the aid of large hooks,
polling them under the body of ice, well
out of the way. It is no imall task to
manage ice of the thickness of five or
six inches, and as a number of ikaters
watched them yesterday they expected
each moment that some workman would
lose his footing and fall in, as they
worked on the very edge of the ice.
This has been an extremely hard and
expensive winter for the D. P. & A. N.
Co., which has been compelled to en
counter the Inconvenience ol three
winters in one.
A queer character has been making
the rounds of the city for several even
ings past, and inquiring at the various
homes for a night's lodging. He has a
weird appearance, it tall and thin, with
bushy brown whiekers, and has long
hair. He claims to be an evangelist and
that the Lord requires bis people to
make provision for his wants. At one
place he surprised the man who
answered his knock at the door, by ex
clulmiiig "Peace he unto this house,"
and with the next breath asking for a
bed. The gentleman refuted to admit a
stranger into his home, but offered him
money with wLich to procure a lodging;
but his visitor refuted saying'Blets you,
man, I can't take your money, The Lord
will provide." He seemt to believe that
the Lord takes care of those who depend
on their neighbors, and baa since beeu
doing the town, frightening many ladles
whom he lias demanded conversations
with. No doubt ho Is Insane; but el
though the attention of the authorities
has been called to his queer actions, he
has succeeded in eluding them. 1
? DELIBERATIONS OF THE DADS
Anaeeg Other Thtaga UlHluta It Was
Decided te Keyedr Crouwala.
Saturday's Dally,
Mayor Nolan presided at the council
meeting last night, and the following
councilmen were present: Kuck, Johns,
Butts, Keller, Clough, Gunning and
Michel bach.
After the minute had been read and
approved, the claim of J. P. Mclnerny
for 285 damages caused to bis stock, be
tween January 1st and 6th, by water
from a defective tewer, was referred to
the judiciary committee.
C. L. Schmidt, who waa employed by
the council at ill last meeting to Inves
tigate the claim of the city against the
county for taxes, tent in his report,
which was read, and gave the delin
quency up to December 31, 1898, at $1,-
918.69, fitty per cent ot which it upon
real estate and may be collected in time.
The balance it on personal property and
most of it it not collectable. Hit report
waa accepted.
The matter of whether or not it would
be advisable to extend the city water
pipe, which connect! with the O. R, &
N. pipe, two or three block 4 further up
Firtt tlreet, waa discussed. It wat re
ferred to the fire and water committee,
which will investigate the cost and re
port to the council.
On account of the absence of Stephens,
who is chairman of the committee on
blanket license ordinance, its considera
tion was delayed nntil a future meeting.
Reports of officers were then read and
accepted, after which the expenses of
the city in repairing tbo ditches made
by the contractors in putting in the new
water system were reported and the re
corder instructed to present the bills to
the water commission.
Two bills were laid upon the table on J
account of being unaccompanied by the
the proper requisitions.
The bill of Dalles City water works,
which was formerly 32, but has been
raised to $60 on account of the Increased
facilities, waa referred to the committee
on fire and water.
The finance committee gave notice
that they would not recommend pay
ment of any further bills unless accom
companied by requisitions.
On recommendation of Marshal Lauer,
seconded by the entire community, the
council ordered the following crosswalks
repaired : South half of the crosswalk
on the east side of Madison, across
Second ; south side Main across Court;
eaet side of Court across Main ; west side
of Court across Main ; east side of Laugh
lin across alley between Second and
Third ; west side Laughlin across alley
between Second and Third ; west side of
Jefferson across Second ; west side of
Laughlin across Fourth; south side of
Third across Washington ; west tide of
Monroe across Third.
The recorder was instructed to cor
respond with Councilman J. E. Barnett
for the purpose of ascertaining if it is
bis desire to continue in his capacity as
a councilman.
The city's claim against the county
for special road tax waa referred to the
committee on streets and public prop
erty. The following bills were ordered paid :
George Brown, engineer $75 00
Charles Lauer, luarshal . ... 75 00
H Phirman, nightwatchman 60 00
C J Crandall, city treat 20 00
Ned Gates, recorder . .1 60 00
Electric Light Co. lights 29 40
Irwin Hodsoo Co, council journal 11 25
James Leary, pumping water ou
Columbia hotel fire
C L Scbmidt.txperting tax rolls. .
J Fisher, sharpening saws
F 8 Gunning, repairs
5 00
45 00
50
1 80
Mays & Crowe, nulse 4 50
W A Johnston, mdee 70
J W Blakeney, hauling 75
John Ferguson, hauling 25
Ferguson Bros, haulingengine. ... 2 50
D W Mann, hauling 50
Win Henzie, hauling 1 50
P F Burham, hauling 1 00
Chas Jones, labor 25 00
J W Robinson, labor 26 00
A H Cathcort, hauling 8 00
J Hannon, hauling 3 60
Wm Moahus. reeling hose 1 00
Geo Reno, reeling 2 50
Al Knechtley, labor : 4 20
J Maloney, labor 3 00
J J Ilecker, labor 6 60
O GPowers, labor 6 CO
II Russell, labor 5 60
F Mortimer 5 60
J Hagan. labor 2 40
Dan Fisher, labor 7 20
W R Brown, labor 7 90
Chas Fleurer, labor 2 70
John Heebner, labor 4 10
Tom Maloney, labor 1 50
John Jackson, nighwatebman. ... 2 60
California restaurant, 61) meals. . . 10 35
Mrs. Frazier, 20 meals 3 00
Meeting then adjourned.
ASLEEP FASTASLEEP.
The Great MrKwen Appeared
Vogt Ltit Night.
at the
Pntiuday's Dully.
It was a difficult matter to get the au
dience warmed up to the situation last
night at the Vogt, and when the curtain
rote they came to the conclusion that
they were to play freeia out, the cold
ness ot the night, making it difficult to
heatsolnrgo a hall, McEwen seemed
to think he was to be the principal par
ticipant in the gamo, as it was with
difficulty that ho secured a class with
which to commence bis entertainment.
While there may teem to be no reason for
hesitancy on the part of the audience In
acceedingto the requests of the great
hypnotist for subjects with which to
carry on his class, yet we cannot see, as
be seems to, that it is through any dis
respect for bim, but merely a hesitancy
on their part to face an audience and
peform actions while in that atate.
However, in lime the required number
was obtained and an eutertaiuuient at
once wonderful and pleasing to the be
a .
nowers was given. Dal.es people mho
heard Mchwen last year and we-e to
delighted with the performances, knew
what to expect, and weie uot disap
.aI.i.i ti,:. - .
KU.uu. iiiia jeer number ol new
features are introduced, adding much to
the entertainment. McCoy it an artist
on various musical inat rumMnfa In
batoon swinging and juggling, and the
fact that he executet these to admirably
wmie under the hypnotic influence,
niaket them the more appreciated.
The most remarkable part of the pro.
gram is that in which Mist Maynard ap
pears and la placed In a cataleptic atate.
one is Claimed to be the greatest of
cataleptic subjects, and surely, judging
from the performance last nlht, no one
ill doubt that the claim it just. While
in this state the it placed in a position
wun ner head resting on one chair and
berfnet on another, when five men
stand upon ber rigid form. Afterward
McEwen stood alone and at hit word the
form was bent and then resumed its
former position. This feature hat never
been introduced but once before on the
stage.
Wl.ll. - , . ,
""" ainy goou audience was
present last night, no doubt the hall
will be jammed tonight, when the cake
wi win oe introduced, pretuuably led
by "Pat" McNeil. It It alto promised
that the ball will be sufficiently warm.
Aoether Sunday Fire.
Monday's Dolly.
Sunday teems to be the favorite day in
Joe Dalles for fires. Accordingly, yes
terday about 11 :30 o'clock the clang of
the Ore bell was again heard and resi
dents rushed from , their homes and
the various places of worship, each one
feeling assured that it was their home
or place of business which was on fire.
However.only one was correct in the con
jecture, and that waa Miss Schmidt who
assured the other members of the Con
gregational choir that she felt certain it
was her home.as the chimney was burn
ing out when she left. And it proved to
be the case.
Although there was still a little ce on
theroof.a cindor from the burning chim
ney succeeded in catching the shingles,
and a hole about three feet in diameter
was soon made by the flames. As quick
ly as possible tho firemen were on the
scene, and the engine was located at the
cistern on the Catholic church corner.
For about twenty minutes the water
played on the fire, and was successful in
extinguishing it.
The damage, which was mostly caused
by the water, has not as yet been fully
determined, but is thought to be about
$200, and is confined to two bedrooms,
one up stairs and the other just below,
while the halls were damaged slightly.
Nothing will be done toward making re
pairs nntil the insurance adjustors ar
rive. While the result of the fire was not
what might be termed disastrous, it
is anything but pleasant to have living
rooms soaked with water this cold
weather. However, Mr. Schmidt and
hit family consider they had a lucky es
cape. Woman's Belief Corpa.
On last Saturday evening the W. R.
C. enjoyed an unusually pleasant social
after the regular meeting was over. The
ball was well filled. The comrades of
the Grand Army and many invited
guests swelled the number. The hall
was prettily decorated with flags, bunt
ing and wreaths of cedar. The order
seems to be in a flourishing condition.
Four candidates promised allegiance to
the principles of this grand order, nnder
the folds of our beautiful banner at this
session of the W. R. C. The program
rendered was an exceptionally good one,
Mrs. Ollie F. Stephens carried us back
In memory to the real war, and strength
ened our love for the dear old flag by
reciting with fine expression, "Barbara
Fritchie."
Miss Rachel Morgan recited "Lasca"
admirably. Bruce Anson and Lucy Fox
gave patriotic sentiments which appealed
to every heart, Mies Pearl Grimes de
lighted the audience with a piano solo.
Last but not least the sweet strains of
the mandolin and guitar trio, composed
of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rees. and Mr.
Irwin Parkins, soon filled the hall.
A call was soon issued for the march
which led the entire company to the
well filled tables, where baked beans,
sandwiches, cake and coffee, were daint
ily served. The committee deserves
credit for the faithful manner in which
it carried out the details of the affair.
Later on, the "Musical Chair" was
played. Alter many attemptsand much
merriment all were sealed save one,
Mrs. Stella RufTner, who carried oft" the
prsj, a "Dawey" souvenir spoon.
All joined in singing our own "Amer
ica," and then "Good Night." A Guest.
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SHOT IN A SALOON.
tllrhael fcwarla Almoet Loeea Hla Ltd
By Knot rired By Jofca eheehy.
Saturday's Dally.
An exciting scene took place at Mich
eibach's saloon this morning at 4 o'clock
when Michael Schwartz, a bartender
by profession, aud known to be a
peaceable man, came near losing hi life
by being shot by a man who has alwaya
been considered a respectable, law-abid-ingcitiien,
making the occurrence doub
ly regretted. It seems that Frank Sum
mers and John Sheehy, both of whom
were said to be under the influence ot
liquor, became involved in a discussion,
which resulted in a quarrel. At tbe
time of the shooting the saloon was oc
cupied by Summers, Schwarts, Sheehy,
and Chenowetb.
The two men who were quarreling
stood in front ot the bar, but a
distance apart, while behind Summeie
wat Schwarts. When the discussion be
became heated, Sheehy pulled out a 44-
calibre British Bull Dog revolver and
fired at Summers, who stepped aside,
when the ball struck Scbwarti on that
right tide of the face, tlightly under and
in front of the ear, and, passing througb
the head, came out on the opposite aid
in about the tame place that it entered. '
Another thot wat fared, but Summers
struck bit hand aud caused the shot to
miss the mark and lodge in the ceiling.
Nightwatchman Phirman wat sum
moned and immediately took Sheehy in
charge, and In a short time Sheriff Kel
ly, who had received work ot the shoot
ing, made his appearance, when Sheehy,
who made no resistance, was arrested
and taken to the county jitil to await de
velopments in the case.
The unfortunate victim, Sehwarta,
who was more than plucky, endeavoring
to prevent further trouble after he had
been shot and bearing up bravely for a
time, was finally taken to his room over
the saloon, and, Dr. Hollister being
called, examined the wound and found
the upper part ot the jaw badly shat
tered. However, the patient Is able to
talk a little and it conscious. The doctor
seems to be of the opinion that there it
some show of recovery, which all con
cerned sincerely hope will be the out
come of the dreadful affair.
Sheehy is a freight conductor on the
R. & N. road, and, at fur at we can
earn, is well thought of by not only bis
employes, but all of his friends, who
deeply regret the occurrence. Upon
realizing the enormity of the crime he
was very remorseful and wept bitterly.
There is but one lesson to be drawn
from these tragedies, which are con
stantly being enacted about us, and
which frequently cause the death of citi
zens, often men who are respected, but
who, failing to learn from theexperience
of others, themselves become ac
ton In the fatal tcenes. All who neg
lect to heed the lessons, place themselves
in a position to sugar the same conse
quences. Juror For February.
The following haye been summoned
as jurors for the February term of the
circuit court, which convenes on Mon
day, the 13th :
Thomas Bishop, Hood River.
T C Benson, Cascade Locks.
J W Koontz, The Dalles.
Charles Early, Viento. N
Frank Fleming, Bakeoven.
Geo Rice, Boyd.
W M Hayner, Hood River.
Fred Fisher, The Dalles.
A J Graham, Hood River.
T H Johnston, Dufur.
J J Lucky, Hood River.
John Wagonblast, The Dalles.
Elmer Green, Dufur.
J H Hibbard, Hood River.
Jesse I in bier, Hood River.
W R Winans, Hood River.
CDethman, Hood River.
F II Button, Hood River.
J J Gibbons, Hood River.
E E Lyon, Hood River.
Wm T McClure Motier.
Alexander Frazer, The Dalles.
J II Harper, The Dalles.
James Fulton, The Dalles.
A B Connolly, The Dalles.
W H Taylor, The Dalles.
C W Haight, The Dalles.
Frank Peabody, Dufur.
W M Lauder, Sherar's Bridge.
O M Smith, Boyd.
J F Markham, Dufur.
Portland Karkcd Them.
Mays A Crowo have just given a $13,
000 order for an entire new slock of
hardware to replace the stock I urned in
the big Dalles fire some months ago.
The event was a notable one among
hardware traveling men and wholesale
houses, for the resson that it was -the
occasion for general bidding by wholesale
houses in Portland, St. Panl, Sr. Louie,
Dnluth, Chicago, Sin Francisco and
Minneapolis. Traveling men gathered
there and fche-lulr t a ere tubmitted for
the whole amount of soode desired, $13,
000 In all. Iu the spirited contest waged
Portland won.
It was remarked by a Portland travel,
ing man that it waa a notable victory
for Portland, inasmuch at the contract
was given for the stock purely because
better figures were offered by the Port
land house, and that it to tome measura
demonstrates that the coast can compete
with all sections in the wholesale trade,,
East Oregonlan,