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THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 1900 The Weekly Ghroniele. f HI DALLM. OFFICIAL PAPEK OF WASCO t Vh PiMiihfd in two parti, m K .Jn. and Saturday. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. t Miiu roTAis rurAio, w adtakcb. On year II 50 HI i montbi , .. 75 Tbrea mouthj 60 Advertising rate rawontble. and made knows on application. A l.liv. all communications touTHI CHKON ICLK," Tae Dallea, Oregon. LOCAL UKETIT1KS. VdnebdT' Dally. It Is fact that billiard resemble matrimony, in as much a kisses and scratches are common to both. Every day d ay load, after dray load, of wheat is bsing hauled to the dock where it is taken to Portland by tho Regulator line. This morning Judge Bradehaw dis charged the jurors and adjiurned court, all the criminal cases having been dis posed of. Tomorrow will be the anniversary of Washington's birthday, consequently the banks will be 'closed and no It gal business transacted The town is being billed for the Shaw Company, which will play al the Bald win on the -oth lust, li s a good com pany, so don't miss it. Missilih' J. Cameron was married in Portland Minday afternoon to Connor Malott, of Spokane. Mr. Malottis con nected with the Spokesman-Review. Alex Boyd and John Ritter killed two cougars In the mountains near the head of the McKay, north of Prlnevi!le. They were botb about seven feet in length. The piano used at the entertainment last night by Mies Mamie Helen Flynn was the celebrated Ludwig, and was kindly loaned by the Jacobsen Book & Music Co. In the matter cf the State vs. Alva Simmon", charged with burglarizing the store of Tlios. Burgess at Bakeoven, Simmons was allowed to plead guilty to dmpl'j larceny. Tho dance which is usually given at the Baldwin opera house, will not be held tonight, but on Saturday evenirg the regular soiree will be given and the best of music furnished. The weatheforccaster or someoneelse in authority must have gotten things slightly mixed and sent in a liberal supply of rain today, when we had asked for "Just a little sunshine." The smallpox patient is repotted to be gettin along nicely. As yet he has not been confined to his bed, but is up and around and enjoying himself as best he cau nnder the circumstances. The members of the K. of P. lodge of this place who went to Hood River yes terday to attend the ceremonies at that place say they were royally treated and had a most enjoyable timti. The ma jority of those who attended returned on the midnight train. Some of our sheepmen have com menced feeding, says tho Prineville Re view. This is an unusnal thing for this country. Our people have been greatly favored this winter and in consequence, stock of all kinds are in good condition and many of the sheepmen will not feed with the exception of few out of each band. The prospects for these people this year are very flattering and will re sult largely to the financial condition of the country. During the past thirty days active preparations for logging have been going forward on the Columbia river. Perhaps never in the history of the business has so large an amount of logs gone In the water at this time of the year, owing to favorable weather condition. With the present outlook tho year 1000 will see the largest output if logs on the Columbia, estimated at 300.000,000 feet. Prices continue firm, prime logs bringing I'j, with little chancn of drop for at least several months. Astoria Dully News. Thursday's Dully Leslie K. Keeley, inventor of the famous Keeley cure for drunkenness, died yesterday at Los Angeles. We are sorry to learn that Mr. E. Jucobsen is at tiie hospital in Portland, utTering from an attack of typhoid fever, Oregon's delegation to tho N. E. A. meeting at New Orleans arrived yester day in Los Angeles the land of sun shine and beautiful flowers. The dele gates are in high gleo. The city council held a meeting last night relative to the sewer question. As the adjustment of assessment had not been completed, the council ad journed to meet again Saturday evening A prunegrowert' convention Is to be held in Portland March 7 and 8. The organization will be formed for the pur pose of stopping the suicidal competi tion in which one pritnegrower reckless ly slashes the interests of another, and thereby hurts himself. A band of 400 mutton sheep just shipped from Pendleton to Seattle netted the owner $3 a head, less freight charges, lint oiip sale of stock sheep has been re ported recently in that . neighborhood. This was a band of 1500 head, for which t4 50 per head was paid. W. R. Brown, of The Dallos, who did his best to kill his wife, some time ago, has been turned loose. If he stole borse or a few sheep he would probably r e sent to the penitentiary. Mrs. Brown, l.!8 a true woman, refuted to testify d.t ber husband. Moro Leader. Spxial meetings will be held at the Silvii'ion Army hall Saturday, Sun day fall day ) and Monday nights, witb Staff Captain and Mrs. Willis in charge. It will also be the farewell meetings for Captain Hilbisb and Lieutenant Jasper. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings. The streets of our city are in a de cidedly muddy condition and some of the crosswalks almost impassable. It would be well for the property owners, or merchants to see to their being cleaned at least twice daily for the con venience of the traveling public, as it is a duty they owe to their patrons. An American bald eagle, which is one of the finest specimens to be seen in Oregon, was shot on the Lower Colom bia at a point about twenty miles above Astoria about three weeks ago, and was muuiited by a Portland taxaderinist. It measures seven feet from tip to tip, and its feathers are pare white and black. Again we hear the sound of Salvation Army wedding bells in The Dalles. This time they peal forth the uniting of two captains. We are told that on Monday evening, Feb. 2G'.h, at the Vogt opera house, Brigadier Marshall will unite in marriage Captain Tom R. Ilil bish and Captain Flora M. Homer, who will start out together to fight the battles for the Lord. No ono can afford to stay at home. Everyone come early to secure a seat. We understand that the committee, who baa bad in charge the matter of the proposed scouring mill, has come to an agreement witb Mr. Russell and there is every reason to believe that the mill will be built. The committee has worked hard and faithfully in the mat ter and has had many obstacles to overcome. It is to be hoped now that all our citizens, each and every one, will do their necessary part in securing this labor-employing industry for The Dalles. This is the anniversary of Washing ton's birthday'nnd it is being observed in The Dalles by the flying of the stars and stripes, closing cf the schools, banks, and all public offices. This afternoon all the stores closed and gave their em ployes a holiday. If the Chronicle Is somewhat short of news, kindly over look the fact for we rushed matters some in order to give the printers and those connected with the office a chance to have a little pleasure in the sunshine of tLis beautiful day. Fred Burchtorf and wife having re turned homo from their wedding trip, some of their friends thought they would give them a touch of high life and let them know there were more than two people in the world. They proceeded to the Gosscr residence, but Fred, fearing some demonstration, bad with bis bride silently stolen away and was comfortably enjoying the evening at a neighbor's. Thn young ladies and gentlemen in quest of him, however, were not dis concerted, and finally located the truant pair and proceeded to make things lively In the neighborhood, by rendering a chivari in several different colors, chords, measures, etc. As the harmonioue(?) strains floated out on the evening air, Mr. Burchtorf could bear the suspense no longer so the crowd was ushered in and congratulated the happy couple, after which they were invited to Keller's refreshment parlors where oysters were served. When the recorder called the roll at the council meeting last, night, Council man Harry Clough failed to answer to his tamo. As be is rarely ever absent from meetings some of the members of that august body asked the reason for his absence and were informed that their fellow councilman had taken nnto him self a wife and hied himself to new pastures to spend his honey-moon. Whereupon it being in ordei, Council man Johnston moved that owning to the oveisightin Mr' Cloutfh, in not telling his fellow conncilmen of his intentions or introducing an ordinonee authorizing the council to furnish the ihviiee and the recorder to perform the ceremony, that the said Harry Clough be fined a box of Imported cigars, the said flue to be collected by the city marshal and placed in the hands of the recorder for safe keeping and distributed among the council from time to time at the meet ings. The motion received a unanimous vote and the only obstacle in the way now, Is the absence of the groom, but it is expected as soon as ho arrives home that the marshal will do his only. Any one who left Manila a year ago, returning to it today, would almost fancy himself a Rip Van Winkle, says the Manila American. Today one may well rub onn's eyes at the chango affected. The streets. If dusty and somewhat muddy, are at least clear of garbage the gutters are kept cloared. Houses have been repaired and painted. Innumer able new stores have been opened, rigs have been much Improved, though still leaving much to be desired. Pariahs are growing conspicuous by their absence, especially canlno ones, and the beggars are gradually disappearing from the streets. Sickness and disease nre considerably on the decrease, and the city generally is in a more emiltary con dition than it has ever been since its foundation. And all these changes and improvements have been brought about by the bringing to bar upon the exist ing conditions, American ideas in place of the aforetime antiquated notions existing under the Spanish rule. The wonderful improvements achieved so far are an excellent omen for what another year will bring fortb, and those here then will see how extremely beneficial to the city generally, and the welfare of its inhabitants, baa been the new regime. Friday'! Dally. A full iine of Eastman films and sop plies just received by Clarke A Falk. Pies, cakes and doughnuts for sale to morrow by the ladies of the Methodist church at the store of J. H. Cross. A fellow always feels more or less sheepish if he has to go to the waste basket for something he has thrown away. The attention of Judge Bradshaw was) taken up today by Attorneys Moore and Gavin, who are arguing for a new trial for Carey and Qiinlin, who were found guilty of robbery. A correspondent of the Baker City Doinocrat, writing from Union, says that Hon. J. M. Church, of La Grande, is ex pected to make a strong fight for the Republican noniuation of joint senator from Union and Morrow counties. James Edmunds, Sunday ccho-I mis sionary for Oregon and Washington of the American Baptist Publication So ciety, and C. A. Woody, D. D., of Port land, will hold meetings for Sunday ecnooi improvement, at 10 a. m., p. m. and 7 :30 p. m., at the Calvary Baptist chnrch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A cordial welcome is extended to all. This has been a most beautiful day. Thb on has shone bright and clear and has made itself manifest by drying up the mnd and wet sidewalhs to snch a degree that we have noticed a number of bicycles cut, and their riders taking apparent comfort in the pleasure of wheeling and a day that has a tendeucy to bring gladness and good cheer to all. Dr. Leslie E. Keeley, who died yester day, acquired a fortune and achieved some fame by an alleged cure for dipso mania, that had a great "run" some years ago; but those who looked closely into the matter discovered that the only way to cease the use of Intoxicants was to quit drinking them, and that the "Keeley Cure", had, and could have, very little to do with such a result though it might have some weight in favor of a good resolution. It was, on the wholo, less harmlul than some other fads and humbugs of the century. The popuplar actor, Sain T. Shaw and company, will appear every evening next week at the Baldwin opera house, a new bill being presented each night. The company this year is superior to any ever before gotten together by Mr. Shaw, and that is a compliment, as his companies always have been of great ability. Ilia plan is to please theater goers, and he succeeds. His plays are popular with the masses. He has a famous band. Comedy and specialties are of merit. Popular prices, 15c, 25c and 33c. Tickets may be secured at Blakeley A Houghton's. About 8:30 this morning an alarm of fire was turned in from box 27 and in a phenomenally short time the depart ment responded. The Hook and Lidder Co., was first upon tho scene of action, which was tho residenceof Jos. T. Peters and had their ladders placed in readiness for immediate action when the Colum bias' arrived with the chemical engine. Fortunately the services of the depart ment were not needed for the fire was confined to a chimney which had be come clogged with soot, consequently the bouse was filled with' smoke and the chimney became quite hot. The fire in the stove was extinguished, salt put in the chimney and all draughts clo3ed which smothered the flame and exting uished the fire. No damage whatever was done. The postoffice department has gotten tired of the system of letting "star route" contracts to the lowest bidder, regardless of whether the bidder knows, by actual observation, where the route is, what sort of country it supplies, or anything more than that it is so many miles long, says the Walla Wal'a States man. It has applied to congress re peatedly for authority to remedy this evil, but without avail. At last a man lias gotten into the department who construes existing law by the rules of common sense, and, as a result, it has been decided that no star route contract will be let to aii"y -one who lives remote from the route, and that in future such contracts will only be awarded to per sons who live on or adjacent to the routes. If this rule is rigidly enforced, men who have been making money by bidding for many star routes and then sub-letting them to those who live on the line for a few dollars less than the price they receive, will have to seek other roads to fortune, and the public will be better served. List n'ght a rather seedy-looking in dividual, greatly under the influence of liquor, wandered in one of our lodging houses and proceeded to make himself at home. The first room he tried was locked but he proceeded down the hall and finally succeeded in finding a spare room. Being somewhat the worse tor wear and decidedly tired, he came to tho conclusion that there was no place like home, and as his home was where he took eff his hat, he immediately took charge of the apartment, not even ring ing for Ice water or a fire. However, the proprietor of the bouse usually likes Take this as the Final Warning, Those of you who have advantage of the CUT PRICES! On the necessaries of life in uslin Goods Both in ready-made garments and materials for making the same. If these goods were offered OUT OF SEASON We would not wonder you would hesitate; but Spring is at tho door, nnd the demand in every household for just what we have on sale is ex tremely urgent. Come One, Come All. All Goods Marked In Plain Figures. to become acquainted with his guests, at least to the extent of the price of the room, eo naturally he called to see his now roomer. When the door was opened the guest was found lying on the bed with bis boots on and from the look of the covers, it had been a dark and stormy night with him, foi, besides the man, mud was the most prominent thing on the bed. The nightwatchman was called and tendered the hospitality of the city to the strangei. Whon searched one would come to the con clusion that he wrs from the south or was going to a cake wake, for he was found to have fiiteen razors on his per son. This morning he was brought be fore the recorder and explained that lie had made a mistake in the section of town he wns in and that he Had en gaged and paid for a room In the East End but could not find the place. Rel ative to the raz rs, he claimed to be a peddler and on producing satisfactory evidence he was fined twodollars, which lie paid and was discharged from custody. Wool Scouring I'lant. Our citizens should surely come to some definite terms relative to the wool scouring plant, for indeed o(her pieces are quite anxious for it. In yesterday's issue of the Telegram we find the fol lowing: "The piano for promoting a wool-scouring mill in Portland are held in abeyance until the return to the city of the man who is at the head uf the proposition, Mr. J. M. Russell. "It is stated that The Dalles Commer cial Association, alarmed at the interest displayed by Portland in the project, has been exerting every effort the past week to prepare the necessary subsidy for the mill. Not only The Dalles, but several other Eastern Oregon towns are now clamoring for a wool-cleaning plant. It has, in a measure, resolved itself into a contest between the cities adjacent to the fleece-producing sections to sen which shall offer the most favor able propositions. "President Taylor, of the Chamber of Commerce, lavors the project of a scour ing plant, and several other citizens are anxious to have a conference with Mr. Russ.'ll, the wool merchant who has been In The Dalles for several days meeting the business men. It is stated that the question of floating the requisite amount uf bonds Is still in doubt. It in believed this could be done in Portland, as the amount, f 25,000, is comparatively small in view of the direct and prompt returns from the handling of this sea son's clip in this city." Fir Dopartnitint Itlralry. Not flattering ourselves In the least, we can say that we have one of the best volunteer fire departments on the coast. No members ot any compai:y, In any place, could answer an alarm, day or night, more promptly than do the mem bers of oui different companies. As was remarked today by n gentleman who attended the fire at tho residence of Jos. T. Peters, that the department was all light but they git somewhat ixcited. There seems to Le a great deal of good natnred rivalry between the Columbia Hose and Chemical Engine Co. and the Hook and Ladder Co., and whenever a josh ran be sprung it is never overlooked. This morning after the excitement was over it wa noticed that the Hook and Ladder Co. had placed their ladders against the building upside down. This FINDING IV.ONY. not taken the line of all BEGIN We have decided to close MEN'S HALF HOSE at Only tunitv. two PEASE was the opportunity for the Columbia's to get in their work, so they quietly in formed euch member of the H. end L. Co. that the fire was on the roof and not In the basement. However the old adage "Hd who laughs last laughs best," came beauti fully into play when . the Columbia's tried to unreel the hose from the chemial engine and found for some un known reason, or through their excite- rrcut and haste, it hud become tangled and when it was being unreeled It looked something like a long string of sausages with knots tied at frequent intervals. The II. and L. Co., then came in for their fun and asked the Columbias if they were waiting for the second alarm, as tney were so elow getting to the bre and after arriving could not use their apparatus for some length of time. The rivalry which makes ittelf mani fest at all fires is ono cf tho best things' that could happen to the department. It enthuses members of different com panies and creates a desire to be in the lead upon the scene of action, first for the service that can be rendered, and secondly for the laugh on the other fellows. WINTER TR1P3. For winter residence or winter outing ideal conditions will be found on every hand in California. Plenteous early rainfall has this season given to the semi-tropical vegetation wonderful im petus; the fl iral offerings are more than usually generous and tho crop of southern fruits bountiful and excellent. Old rcean possesses new charms at Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Coronado and the enchanted isle of the sea, Catallna where fishing, boating, rambling, riding, hunting and loafing uay be enjoyed as nowhere else. Quiet little spots, snug and "warm, offer themselves at Montecito, NordhofT, Pasadena, Echo Mountain, San Jacinto, Fall Brook and Palm Springs. For renewing health and vigor, here abound many tot springs, of widely varying constituents and demonstrated merits; the dry, ant I tic, tonic air of the desert may be enjoyed at Banning, Indio, Yuma; and, evon farther on, at Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, exists con ditions equally well Indicated for weak throats and lungs. Many think nothing in nature more attractive than the shimmering olive orchards of Santa Barbara and San Diego ; others prefer the stately walnuts of Ventura and Los Nietos, or the lemons of Fernando; but for glorious fruit and graceful tree commend us to the golden orange, first, lust and always, and it exists in greatest perfection at Covina, Riverside, Redlands and High lands. Equally interesting is the scientific and tempting fashion in which the sorting and packing of the orange is here accomplished. The faithful were exhorted to see Mecca and shuffle olf ; but wiser gener ations will see California of the south and prolong life. t Itl.marck'a Iron fir. Was t lie result of his splendid health. Indomitable w ill and tremendous energy are not found where stomach, liver, j kidneys and bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. King's New Life Pills. They develop every power of brBin and laxly. Only 25o at Blakeley A Houghton's drugstore. 2 ;irl Wanted To do general Koustwoik. Ino,uie at this Gillec. Feb 19 23 What's the difference, we'd like to know, be tween picking up dollars in the middle of the road or saving them by buying your goods right. Yon may not be learned in that which is written, hut when you trade with us vou exhibit a wisdom which is practical, and that's the sort of knowledge which counts. The items we enumerate are not our only attrac tions, but an eainett of what we can do for you in a hundred lines not alluded to. ON THESE. the balance of those 95c PER . DOZEN. Regular two for 25c. And during the balance of this week onlv. vou have the choice of all of our 75c, 85c, fl 00. 1.2o and U 50 Men's Colored Shirts at c. moro days. Don't lo-e this oppor- & MAYS Willi every one dol lar purchase at our store during January and February we will give a chance on a Bargains in the GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Wh have purchased the entire stock of the Dawson Grocery and Commission Co. We have the goods on sale now AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. The stock consists of a large assort ment of Syrups, Pickles, Toilet Soaps, Bulk Mince Meat, Spices, Olives, Bak ing Powder, Extracts, and many other go things not mentioned here. It ynu want to save money, order soon and take advantage of this special sale. We have added a line of fresh Vegeta bles to the Grocery Department. PEASE & MAYS. FRENCH & CO., BANKERS. TKAN8ACTA KSE HAL BAN KINO BUfclSKU Letters of Credit Issued available in the Eastern States. Sight Exchange and Telegraphic Transfers sold on New York, Chicago, St. fxinis, San Francisco, Portland Ore gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points in Oregon and Washington. Collections made at ail points on far orable tortus. Millie u5 ONE FOR A DOSE. FILLS TlcmnT. Pimnl., TT'Tinl r.iiion-tnnH. H-n v at,.. Hlo. 1. ' IT" If 'A.. . h n I IVNlM-t1lA. A m..t,.,nWl f ih h,iir.U ra-ll d I. w-r aaar. f"M..aliu. 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