THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 6. 1S99 The Weekly Ghroniele. OKKAOX "orflCUL PA FEB OF WASCO COUNTY. fribtuhed in two parts, on Wtdnetdayt tnd Saturdav- or-RSfRIPTIOiJ RATES. IT Milt. rOSTAGC rUFAID, IX ADVANCE. On year ' 11 SO Mmou'1"' tare lnrtutn ou AJrertisinf rate renaonable, and made known on application. ..-. Allrets all cnmuuuiciuuui m tu i.uav,' It'LE." Tac Dalles, Oregon. LOCAL BREVITIES. Saturday's Daily. Among the notaries public jast ap njiuted are W. R. Ellis and G. W f helps, of Heppner.andGeo. P. Crowell, of Hood River, A decree of divorce was today granted John Seeney, from Gertrude Swee ney, opoa the grounds of desertion. They are residents of Hood River. Pagne now says all danger of rain is past; that wneai is aamagea out engnt )y, the hop crop is in fine condition, and the yield will be about 80,000 bales. Mr. Cornet, of this city, has secured the Moro-Grass Valley mail route, and will take possession of the same Monday, September 4th. The mail will be taken to Bake Oven via Kent. . This is one of the finest months in the year ior amateur photography. The Butler Drug Co. have a complete line of applies and are sole agents for the cele brated Eastman kodaks. Rev. Gee, Leslie, who Is to fill the pulpit of St. Paul's Episcopal church until Kev. De Forest returns, arrived in Iba city yesterday, and will conduct the D3uil services toxorrow. Sunday school at 9:43. President Lytle, cf the Columbia Southern, has moved bis office from Moro to Portland and will open in the Worcester building Monday. While the auditing office is at Moro, it is more con venient for the president to have his of- fee in Portland. Earl; yesterday morning the steamer Potter ran aground near Skamokawa and delayed her reaching Portland until evening. On board were some Dalles people returning from the beach and they were compelled to remain over in Portland until today. Councilmen and ex-councilmen should train np their cows in the way they should go so that when they get old they won't get in the pound like they did yesterday. Perhaps that accounts for the circuit judge having a bucket of milk stolen this morning. The few farmers who have taken time to come into the city today wear a differ ent expression than that of last week, and are telling of the silvor lining which hi made its appearance as a portion of last week's cloud. And we'll not ttarye for want of bread this year. The graia it all right. Since the U.S. government takes no action in prosecuting those who sell liquor to Indians the drunken Indian nuisance is increasing and every few days one of these braves is landed in jail. Last night Xightwatchman Phirtnan cooled John Walser'e ardor by keeping bim in over night, but this morning be M released. Eight years ago today, at 1 o'clock, fire lUrted in the East end of town and by 5 o'clock in the evening half of the city ii In ruins, and many were homeless. And yet on those same ruins now stand omeof the prettiest residences and nioet Mbstantial stores In the city. The has had more than its share of '. but still it has come forth more 'n conqueror. On of the nicest things we have seen m the shape 0f a louvenjrof tne recent fii a book called "lighting in the fhillipines," or Neely't Photographs. i filled with authentic photographs 01 fwies on the battle field, in camp, "Manila, and of the officers of various "giiaents. The Chboniclk has received ample copy, and recommends them w,'l just the thing for a souvenir. eof the directors of the Columbia 'w Valley railroad denies emphatic that the 0. R. A f. has anything to Miin the build! ih. n "M v VUU 4 B v j," me re not paid off in O. R. & VUUIDI 1IUUJ MClHi j m ui9 Biiape 01 from Milwaukee and Chicago. II. Mmitted. how..,, .k.. i. ...t.i --.wi unW bUO ilUO WUUiU Pratel In ul vuiitUHUIl Willi BUII1U tofQtrnUnent1 rpd' but da,ub -luiTBiioning. Tl blackberry crop of Hood River ot more than half crop, owing Cln' Wng t Jured by the tevere ,,ave ,,el' P '". Cl"nit ,or 1-60- VVhiI e i ffinii, haIf-crP iu this vicinitv, the tor. I hM been mo,t,r itf ,h ' " co.J and sunless days prevent d. "renin, nnd making them kfcb n1 fl'-'''- Dewberries, Web. 'such favorites fore nning, are -'"Tout of ti,. ;r .,.,c,uuu una year. ' '?" Ml,or ''om the training. M1drJ.!',", ho doserted in Tortland rsh. lr,kebem to this city, tfrM.,C,PtUr'd by th "nal, 11 portla ! """ning. The police 'hlDlaV.? ,el,,Phono 0. S w,. s 'Mterday morning, lonto know what to do who mm, to do answer was received . warsnai Uughes bad no authority to keep him over twenty-fonr hours, and he now is master of the situation. Monday Mr. MacAUister will have at work a force of men erectinj a building fesr, oti the corner of Third and Federal streets, which will be ueed as a laundrv. As soon as possible it will b covered in corrngated iron and every thing made complete, new machinery being already purchased. The Dalles is not to be cheated out of a laundry, and a good one at that, for Mr. MacAt lister has so declared aul will carry it into tffect if he receives the support of the people. J. T. NefT went to The Dalles Tuesday, where he will Uke up his permanent residence. The Dalles high school, of which he has been el- -ted principal, will commence the year's term, Sept. 11th. Mr. Xeffbas made many friends among our citizens who are glad to know that he hiia been promoted to take charge of one of the leading educational institu tions of the state, but at the same time they regret to lose bim as a citizin. He is a man by whose citizenship any com munity would feel enriched. Hood) River Glacier. Mrs. N. Wilson has returned from Portland, where she has b?en visiting all the wholesale millinery opening?, and replenishing her stock. When risked what were the prevailing styles, she said, "I never saw a season where it is so easy to be in the style, and when they were wearing such a diversilv of shapes and sbae'e i." The large turbans- pompadour, Spanish and square are much in vogue, while the old rose and new blue effects prevail; also a shade between cerise and garnet. The ad vanced season has caused the winter styles to make their appearance before the summer hats had been worn near their usual length of time, Although in poor health, our school superintendent is determined to make the institute, which will be held here on the 7th, 8th and Oth, a perfect success, and is working arduously to that end He should receive the co operation of our citizens as well as teachers. From eighty to 100 are expected to be in at tendance at the meetings. At previous educational meetings held at Tygh, Dufur, Antelope, Hood River three times and other places, not only have the meetings been exceptionally good, but refreshments have each time been served by the generous people of those places. This, we understand, is to be one of the features of the entertainment here, and no doubt the committee will take pleas ure in the arrangement for a lunch to be served inj Academy Park Saturday, where ample table room is afforded. We feel safe in saying the ladies of the city will feel slighted if they are not asked to contribute. In return for the food for thought which they will receive from the meeting, food for the inner man will gladly be donated. Monday's Dally. The U. S. Geological Survey hss found that La Grande is 2782 feev above the sea level. Fred Wallace, recently in the employ of Pease & Mays and well known in The Dalles, has been appointed postmaster at Antelope. The Regulator will today take on 1200 head of sheep at Lyle, which D. P. Ketchum has sold to betaken to Alaska, there to furnish mutton for the "gold bugs." The office of the steam laundry is now located on Court street, just south of Mclnerny'e store, where all who have orders may leave them and they will re ceive prompt attention. This has been Labor day in dead earnest to most cf The Dalles people. The only ones who seemed to know it is a holiday were the county officials, banks and the posttfliee. Next Friday evening Cedar Circle will give a social at Fraternity hall. A fine program will be rendered and Prtf. Birgfeld will furnish mu-ic for the evening. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Ba sure and remember the date. Mrs. Arthur Seely, of Port Angeles, gave birth Tuesday evening to triplets, two Kirla and ono boy. The girls weighed a little over three pounds each and the boy four. They are all perfect ly formed and as lively as crickets. Mrs. Seely is now the mother of four children, all born within 12 months. News comes from Washington, C. C that ex-Congressman W. R. FIIi, of Heppner, is candidate for sergeant-t-arms of the national house of rep resentatives. Henry Casson, of Wis consin, Is said to be slated for the place, but Ellis will have some prestige if he decides to make the race on account of having been a member of the house. This morning County CIcik Kelsay re ceived an order for a marriage license to be granted to James Eggert and Eliza beth W. Ehrrk. We understand the wedding will take place Wednesday evening at Hood River. Miss Ehrck has made her home In The Dalles for several years and has many friends here who wish her well. It it a nip and tuck contest between the hill and the lower portion of the city which shall carry away the honors on the building proposition this year. As far as expensive residences are con cerned, tha down town section perhaps Is ahead, but still soma very pretty snd substantial homes have gone op on the blnn". ami Zt.. ..... .:.. i 1 vwk. i aiuw ur mv HUM by Sam Johns, tV. D. Woodrow, Rev, Bailey and several others. It speaks well for the city. In spit of predictions to the contrary, the rains descended and it wuuld seem the flood came yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, and the ligbtniug was also in evidence. People who came in from the country say it was even worse out there, and on 5-Mile it etemed ,'as if email water spouts were let loose. We scarce ly dared question regarding the grain, but in many sections it must have ben "the ttraw that broke the camel's buck." In the city we bad .61 of an inch of rain. Las: Thursday Mays & Crowe, of The Dalles, sent to the Prineville Jockey Club a check for $50, their contribution j to the i. urges at our coming racvs. With-1 out any solicitation thev giro this I .u.v.ul,uriitn or tne Business uuu:t, vi our cny. i ins iinerauty on their part is certainly commendable and we recommend their example to some of our own houses. Tbey are a wide awake firm and are not afraid to kt people know that they are alive. Prineville Review. This morning C. A. Borders com menced work on the new fire plugs to be added to our already complete defense against fire. Eleven new plugs will be put in, among them one at tbe corner of First and Court; one at the corner of Sixth and Washington; at the lower end of Fourth street, near Marden's place; two at the corner of Second and Taylor, tbe old 'one bing removed; also one at First and Laughlin. Then five will be placed at various places on tbe hill. We will feel doubly fortified when the work is complete. The recent fire assured us regaidtng the water supply. Representative Moody was notified Saturday by the postoflice department that an order had been issued extend ing the mail route between Moro and Kent, a distance of about ten miles, so as to embrace and end at Bake Oven, Wasco county, making connection with the mail each way on the daily route from The Dalles to Prineville. This avoids the proposed discontinuance of the old-established and important route between The Dalles and Prineville, af fording the Prineville people not only a daily service from The Dalles, but also one at Moro. The Dalles bad two distinguished visitors yesterday in the persons of Con gressmen Chas. E. Pearce and J. T. Mc Clarey and son, the former from Minne sota and the latter from Miseouri. They have been visiting in Seattle and mak ing a tour of the coast. Tbey came up on the Spokane Flyer yesterday after noon, nnd early this morning made a trip to the narrows above the city. Later they took the Regulator to view the river scenery on their trip down. Although encountering stormy weather they were delighted with their trip up and the view along the river. A good wheat ranch soon pays for it self. A person that wants to bay a wheat ranch should take into considera tion the adaptability of the soil for wheat raising, the distance the land is from the wheat market, whether there is water on the place, and whether the land is level or hilly. Now, if anyone wishes to buy n wheat ranch read this: A ranch 160 acres, level, all in cultiva tion, 1,'j miles from the town of Grass Valley, good house-, a granary and all other out b iildings and everything com plete for farming. As usual, old Dad Butts has this place for sale on terms the nioet reasonable. Call or write to him at once. Saturday and Sunday were lively days at police headquarters and the drunks had their "innings. " Saturday, Tum water Charlie, an Indian who didn't care to have the name and game too, took to drinking something beside water, and soon fell into the marshal's hands, and was $3 poorer as a result. Yester day afternoon James Doherty attempted to help the Salvation Army out when he was too drunk to join in the service, and Marshal Hughes helped him "in." He, however, paid his f3 nnd was re- eased. Robt. Roberts was the next victim, and Phirman ran him in last night. At last accounts he was still too full to be in trim for a hearing. This ujorning word was received here of the death of Win. H. Moore, an old and highly respected citizen of Dufur, and engaged in the undertaking business there. No definite particulars concern ing his death could be learned, other than that he was called Into the country on business and on returning found an order for a casket for Mrs. Crabtree, of Victor. While engaged In trimming it, be was suddenly taken very ill with all the symptoms of apoplexy and died in the evening. No sign of Illness was noticed during the day, although he had been bitten several times by bees while engaged in working about them trat morning. That may have caused a rush of blood to the head. Mr. Moore was about 5) years of age, has been a reti dent of Dufur for some years and leaves a wife and family of five children. He also has three brothers, one of them living on Tj gh Ridge. Tuesday Dally. John Frits Is again employed at tl New York Cash Store, as clerk. A much-needed improvement is being made In the old shacks which belong to the McKay estate and are sitnated on Union street, between First and Second. They have long been an eya sore, but are now being fitted np and one small building has been torn down. It is always a relief to see such improvements being made, as they add so much to the appearance of the city. In Du CoV store window may be aa a beautiful sofa pillo, in the Bul garian work recently tapght in Tte Dillfs. It Is to be r til id, and no one should fail to secure a chance. 2-St Today is the Jewish New Year, the Jewish year bvirg a lunar year and be ginning with the new moon. So small Is the Jewish popuiatiou of The Dalles that virtually nothing is heard of its ob servance. Tbe Dalles City was a sight as she left the dock this morning, for "loaded to the guards" did not express it, she was over flowing with freight. On account of the sheep which were to be taken on by the , Regulator vesterdav. most of her freight wis left over until today, consequently the surplus. Sheriff and Mrs. Kelly returned yes terday from a hunting trip in the vicin ity of Kingsley. The rain in that sec tion has been about the same as here and scarcely a f mrth of the threshing has been done, so that much damage must surely result from the continued showers. Much of it is also stucked in manner which will be anything but conducive to tbe best rrsuite. Yester day it hailed hard for about an hour at they were returning. For some timeSupt. Landers has been hard at work getting everything in shape before the opening of school giving examinations, etc. Today, In connection with Prof. Neff and several teachers, Le has been kept busy at t't High school building giving examina tions, classifying new pupils, and doing other preparatory work. It seemed like school days in earnest today, and every thing looks bright for a successful school year. Lsst evening when trying to board the brake beams of an extra west-bound passenger train this side of Dps Chutes, William Wilson was thrown onto (he track, and had his right foot so badly mashed that it will no doubt be neces sary to amputate the little toe. The left heel was also badly bruised; but, other wise be was not injured. He was brought to the city and Dr. Logan summoned to attend him. He claims to be a laboring man, and said he had some money, but didn't care to spend it all, so thought he'd steal a ride. Today the marshal telephoned to his mother, Mrs. C. Hurd, of Portland, and she requested that he be sent to that plane. The unfortunate man will be taken down on the after noon train. Dick Gorman captured a bird last night "what was a bird." It wasn't a church mouse, but a church bird, which had perched itself, not cn the pallid bust of Pallis, but on the rooster hich occupies the exalted position on top of the Catholic church steeple. When first noticed it held in its beuk a tin all fish, which it soon dropped; but still eat calmly as if it knew a good place when it found it. When Dick went home he determined that nothing was loo high for him, and at once cnt out with bis rifle; but a shot or two only caused It to hover around a little and return. He at length got his shot gun and down she came, only a little dis abled, however, and is now a captive at T. J. Seufert's. Tho bird looks much like a large fish hawk, and measures four feet from tip to tip. The board of asylum trustee will meet t day in Salem and the question of a new superintendent for tho asylum ni 1 come up for consideration. There are four candidates working hard for the po sitionthe present encumbent, D. A. Paine; Dr. J. N. Smith, of Salem; Dr. J. F. Calbrealh, of McMinnville, and H. A. Wright, of Klamath. One thing is certain, and that is Paine has iven the entire state a pain from start to finish, and it is thought he has little chance, although his term being ix'tnded to January 1, 1900, making 111 service longer than that of any other superin tendent ever placed in charge of the asy lum, gives his friends a reason for think ing he has a fighting chance. Dre. J. N. Smith and J. F. Calbrealh both seem to be favorites, and either have a grod show. This is a most Important office and surely should be placed in tt e bands of none but the most trustworthy. By increasing Its common and pre ferred stock, the Union Pacific has cleared tbe way for taking over the O. I R, A N. This will be accomplished at ! the O. R. & N.'s annual meeting of i stockholders, to be held September 7, ' when the election of officers and a boi-rd j of directors will take place. It Is the ogbt i that there will be no material changes In the election of officers, but tiere It' sure to be a decided chango in the board j of directors. Those now representing ; the interests of the Northern Pacific and j Great Northern, w ill hve to diopout, and will replaced by men whou the Union Pacific may choose. There is much speculation in local circlet at to the results of the change. After the Union Pacific s allows the O. K. A N. anJ there is no longer such a ro.ul, local officials wonder if tbe operating depart ment will be removed from Portland. The concensus of opinion it that there will be no change. Telegram. Paint your house with paints that are tally guaranteed to lsst. Clarl t A Falk have tbem. i CARDS OF THANKS. Shall W. Publicly Kira Oar F. Throah in mp.pra? The East Oregonian of Friday has the following concerning a mocn preva lent custom which the Chronicle has always discountenanced, but lias hesi tated to denounce in consideration cf the feelings of the large number who have taken up the practice simply be cause it has become a cnstoiu and they do not wish to be considered les grate ful than their neighbors. The East Oregouian puts it a little strong, but nevertheless has the right Idea regard ing the matter when it says : "Phis printing if 'cards of thauks,' addressed to friends, in tho newspapers, for sympathy and service in hours of afll'ciioii Is mighty bad taste and should be diecontinufd in this community. To thus publicly thank one's friends, In a lamp and w ith the least trouble pos- e'.tjle, shows careless and indifferent appreciation and IS accepted as such. Those who render either sympathy or service at such times do not care to be thanked in tbe local newspapers, while a cold shiver runs down the back of every newspaper readers at such public exhibition of bad taste and the open advertising of family distrees and woe. The East Oregonian will publish no more 'cards of thanks' unless as adver ''semeuts at so much per line." While the Ckroniclk does not say that it will not publish these notices, at the same lime we would bo glad were the practice to be ubandoned, and if its leaders could only see the fallacy of such a proceeding. Those who give their services at such a time do it not from a sense of t'uty nor to receive thanks publicly, but out of the fullness of a heart touched with sympathy and prompted by the friendliness and love which would cause them to "weep with those who weep en I rtjoice with those who do rejoice." It is but the touch of follow feeling which gives us the desire to bear one another's burden, with no thought of letting the left hand know what tlo right hand doeth, or having our services at such a time published abroad. How much better to quietly go to thoso who have thus aided and en couraged in time of trouble and thank them personally, or by doing little acts of kindness when an ODDortunitv is cflV-red, show the appreciation we feel. The more sacred a fueling is the more reason is there for keeping it in the recesses of one's heart, or only allowing those who are near fiiends and compan ions to share that feeling. We do not mean by this that thos.e who thus publicly express their thanks are any the less grateful or have not the beet of intentions in tho matter; many do so with tiie thought that it is not possible to speak to each separately, or Irom other motives equally as com mendable. Therefore, we trust none will consider this comment as in any way personal, nor hesitate to consult their own feelings in regard to the course pursued for fear such notices may not be published, as the Chuoxiclk is always willing to consider the prefer ences of others. We merely give our sincere opinion in regard to the custom. Experience is the best Teacher. Use Acker's English Remedy in any case of cough", cold or croup. Should it fail to give immediate relief money refunded. 25 cts. and 50 cts. Blakeley & Houghton Druggists. WHOLESALE. The following liues ays & FULL ASSORTMENT. Garden Tools, Deep Well Pumps Rubber and Cotton Hose Bar Iron and Steel Winchester and Marlin Rifles, latest models Blacksmith's Coal Fishing Tackle Wagon Maker's Supplies B cycles and Sundi les Wrought Iron Pipe and Fittings Smith & Wesson and Colt's Revolvers Barb Wire and Nails. Warranted Lisk Anti-Rust Tinware Warranted We will replace every piece if found rusted. Granite Iron and Stewart Enameled Ware. 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James Whistler, so well has he per formed his duties that each year he hat been recalled, until he hat stayed the full length of time alloted by the rules of the church. Mr. Wood came not as a stranger, hit boyhood days having been spent in The Dalles, and iu his address last evening he spoke ot the little chapel which stood on the Mclnerny lot north of the present church site, where he first attended service as a hoy, and of how he watched the construction of the first chnrch In 1862, during Rev. DeVore'e pastorate here. He said that the Impetus to be a messenger for Gcd was given to him by the faithful lives and influence of few of his present parishouers and some whom he has laid away since coming here. Mr. Wood spoke of his regret that the stormy weather prevented more of his members being present, and choos ing as his text the words of Paul to tbe Corinthians, "Finally, my bret hern, fare well," he endeavored, but with difficul ty, to say a few words at parting, speaking of his pleasant association with the chmch here, of their faithful ness in the different departments of the work, and bis appreciation of the same. Circumstances connected with his pastorate here, he said, had so firm ly knit his affections to the people that they can never be forgotten. Coming as he did to old friends and renewing; acquaintances, then experiencing here the great sorrow of his life in the loee of a dear companion, Las made Mr. - Wood's stay here a peculiar one, never to be erased from his memory. His influence for good in the com munity has been greatly felt and will be wide in its extent. He leaves with tbe hearty Godspeed of the entire popn'a tion. Iu Meinury of Gaynttll Sleeker. Died, at The Dalles, Aug. 2, ISO!), Gaynell Hccker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hecker, aged 10 months and IS days. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. The little chair li empty now, Thu ilitlt- clothe Inld by; A mother's hiie, a futlier s Joy, In death'M cold armr, doth lie. Go, darling linynell, to thy homo, On yonder blifhhil horc; We miss yon here, but noon will com Where thuu bust gone befoiu. Hi Ladlea. The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrnp of Figs, under all conditions, makes it their favorite remedy. To get the true and genuine article, look for the name of the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the bottom of the package. For sale by all druggists. The County Board of Equalization will meet on the first Monday in October and will continuo through the week for the purpose of equalizing the assessment of 1S09. aug-lG-Gw- are to be found at Crowe. LOW PRICES. Blacksmith's Tools examine our Stock.