The Dalles Daily Chronicle. MONDAY. MARCH 2.1891 METEOROLOGICAL BEPOBT. Paolflc OottKt Time. A. M. 3 P. M. -5 Bela- D.t'r Sa State ' bar. g tive of St of r Hum Wind b Weather. 30.23 06 JTE FofTfrj- 30.00 26 " Clear Maximum temperature, 28; minimum tem perature, 5. Total precipitation from July up to date, 6.35; average precipitation from July to date, 12.13; average deniciency from July 1st to date, 5.78. ' WEATHER PROBABILITIES. FAIR Thjj Dalles, March 2, 1891. Weather forecast till IS in., Tuetday ; fair. Slightly warmer. IBonthly meteorological Report. Vnited States signal service. - Station, The Dalles, Oregon, for the month of February, 111. :TT:. 2 . 3 -'... -V.. . .. 9 10 11 VI .... 13 14 15.:... 16 17 18" 19 20 21 23 . ! '. '. '. ' 24 .... 25 26 27 2H. ... 29 : ii;a HKS J 5 5 -a ' - ; - j : ' f g "-26 . 20 24 . "T-'' 22 SO 14 22 31 . 13 24 ' S3 ' 15 84 46 22 T 40 47 32 .14 36 43 30 .Kt 30 40 20 35 43 27 40 47 32 35 43 2H .Oli , 37 45 2. .13 37 40 SI .43 .36 44 28 83 41 26 35 41 2S X! 46 .28 36 47 20 38 46 30 .02 37 . 45 29 .07 36 41 30 .15 31 34 28 .68 29 36 22 .27 23 40 26 .08 33 46 20 .01 33 30 28 .30 27 32 22 .12 22 . 34 10 00 00 oo 00 00 00 00 00 .00 Mean barometer, 29.621; highest barometer, 30.550, on 8th at 1 r. jt. ; lowest barometer 29.080, on 23, at 8 A.M. Mean temperature 32.1: highest temperature, 47, on 6, ana lth: lowest temperature, 10, on 28th. Greatest daily range ot temperature, 26, on the 25th. ... . . , Least daily range of temperature, a, on the 1st. MEAN TKMPKBATURK FOR THIS MONTH IN 1871 1876. ..46.501 1881. ..36.00 1886.. .42.50 1872 1877... 40. 00 1882. ..29.80 1887... 24. 50 1878 1878. ..43.00 1883. . .18.50 1888. ..45.20 1874 1879... 38. 50 1884... 18. 00 1889. ..38.20 1875. ..85.50 1880. -.45.00 1885. ..42.10 1890... 80.90 Total deficiency in temperature during the -month, 2.6. Total deficiency in temperature since January 1st, 1 dee. Prevailing direction of wind, easterly. Total movement of wind quite calm most of month. Total precipitation, 2.47; number of days on which .01 inch or more of precipitation fell, 14. TOTAL PRECIPITATION (IN INCRRS AND HUN DREDTHS) FOR THIS MONTH IN Council Meeting. : A regular "meeting Of the city council was held on Saturday evening, at which were present, his honor, the mayor, Jos. T. Peters, E. B. Dufur, G. J. Farley and Hans Hansen. - A message from the mayor -was read and laid on the table. A petition was presented, signed by H. Herbring and others, asking the council to let the south line of Main street, be tween Lincoln and I'entland, remain as it is at the present time, was read, and on motion, was referred to the committee on streets and' public property '. A petition was presented, signed by T. W. Sparks and ' others, asking the council to fix and establish the grade of Third street, between the intersection of Lincoln with Third and the intersection of Third with! Union, and to establish sidewalks and provide for the improve ment thereof. The petition was granted. The petition of David J. Parish and others, asking the council to have the alley through block 8 in Biglow's addi tion improved, was referred to the proper committee. ' The city assessor was allowed $50 to procure abstracts of city property for assessment purposes. The report of the city attorney in the matter of the claim of The Dalles Mill and Water Company was ordered regis tered and the recorder instructed to notify the claimants. The city treasurer was instructed to report of the receipts and disbursements of the water fund. The committee on streets was in structed to investigate the condition of the sewer on Third street, between Lin coln and Pentland. Notification was ordered for sealed pro posals, to be opened at the next council meeting, for the construction of a sewer in block 4, Dalles City property. The claim of A. S: Bennett was ordered paid. The bill of The Dalles Waterworks for $100, was referred to the financial committee. The council then adjourned to meet Saturday evening March 14th instant. Warrants were ordered drawn on the following funds : City officer fund $ Current expenses fund. . . Fire department fund Public fund Sewer and street lamp im provement fund Street lamp fund Water fund 10233 62 1875... 0.31 1876. .;. 1.39 1877 1.68 1878 2.32 1879. 1880. 1881. 1882. ..6.32' 1883.... 0.61! ..1.33 1884... 8. 10 . .6.23 1885 2.88 . .2.96 1886 0.53 1887., 1888., 1889., 1890. 1891. ..1.13 ..0.41 ..0.04 ..4.33 ..2.47 W.2 Total excess in precipitation during month, Total deficiency in precipitation since January J st 1.62. Number of cloudless days. 8: partly cloudy -davs, 8; cloudy days, 12. olar halos on the 3d and 4th. Lunar halos on 16th and 18th, inches of snow fall. Notb. Barometer reduced to sea level. SAMUEL. L. BROOKS, Voluntary Signal Corps Observer. LOCAL BKEVIT1KS. More snow and lots of it. Mr. Frank Menefee is in Goldendale. He is expected home tomorrow. City Assessor, C. W. Dietzel is prepar ing for the assessment . of the municipality. The Chronicle is indebted to the Hon. Binger Herman for valuable documents received. Mr. Anderson has purchased from Kelley and Dubois 500 head of mutton heep, which he intends shipping to the sound. - : . - . Geo. B. W aguon oi balem, died in that city on Feb. 26. He was over 91 vears old. and had been a lawyer for nearly 70 years. Marehal Gibons "rur in" nine hobos last night. Seven of them are still the cooler. They were looking for work ( ?) and other things. The thermometer indicated 7 above zero, at the residence of C. L. Philips on the bluff, at 7 o'clock this morning, and 6 degrees at 6 o.clock, at 1. 1. Burgett's. Mr. Boreas has kindly sent Eastern " Oregon lots of show, for that we thank him ; and now if Mr. Chinook will hus ' tie it off quick, so that the farmers can go to plowing, we'll thank him too. This is collection day and the heart of the Chronicle reporter goes out ' in sympathy for the man who finds it neces nary, in the interests of peace, to dodge the collector. He has been there him' elf.- ' The Hood Kiver Glacier is out with t brand-new ticket for the next presiden tial election Blaine and Cleveland. It is proposed to settle by lot which shall ' have the first place. - Wliat's the matter ith Pennoyer? . The Glacier has the following : "We understand Mr. Hugh Gourlay is to take editorial charcre of The Dalles Chronicle. Mr. Gourlav is a fluent and graceful writer, and will make himself felt as well as neard." Thanks. Brother Cradlebaugh. The ame to you. Ed. As the weather has been so bad for the vast few davs. the artist at Eastman's gallery has concluded to contiuue the reduced Drices for Paris nan pis one week longer. Pictures taken until March 7th at half price. The editor of a paper published in Jef , ferson county, Pa., has been elected to the legislature, and he observes: "We shall endeavor to avoid the pitfalls of sin, and our constant prayer will be 'Lord preserve us from the big head,' , which ot an maiaaies is tne worst." The - best fitting pantaloons of the lates t style are made by John Pashek in Opera House block on Third street. 354 80 356 70, 25 40 80 00 9S 91 238 00 Total. ............ .. . . . 11,387 43 Gabriel. The Dalles has a toboggan that is earnestly engaged in making history for some of the "boys." Its name is "Gab riel'' and it's not altogether a toboggan either, but a cross between a toboggan and a sled. Its further pedigree is un known, or lost in the hazy past. When 'Gabriel" gets excited it takes 8 persons to hold him down, and he is so strongly built that a man, who once got riiad at him, worked on him foe an t unknown period, trying to break him up with an ax, but "Gabriel" came out of the fight as good as new, while the ax was ruined for life. The other day Geo. Brown and Charlev Michacbach gently led "Gab riel" to the top of the M. E. church hill, intending - to have a little fun. They didn't have anv. "Gahe" had it all to himself. After gently patting him on the back, and' soothingly murmuring, Wo, Gabriel, gentle .Gabriel," they straddled him and started for the bot tom of the hill. About half way down they met Sam Thurman, (who sells real estate, ' and rents houses on terms to suit, customers and hard times.) "Gab riel" meekly winked at Sam and then, as if, all of a sudden he had changed his mind, he folded back his ears and made a bee line for the nearest tree. "Gabriel" struck it with a force of a catapult, tear ing George's pants from above the knee to the bottom, and landing Charley on his head in the thick mud. Then Gabriel" winked at Sam and cried, Next." Sabbath School Concert. A concert was given at the Congrega tional church last evening, which was attended by a large number of friends of the school. ' The exercises were began by singing by the audience assisted by an augmented choir, which during the even ing rendered two anthems in a decidedly pleasant manner. Rev. Mr. Curtis led in prayer and was followed by Miss Iva Brooks, who read an essay on the Sunday School, in a clear and well modulated voice. The essay was an historic one going back to the first Sunday School mentioned in the Bible and following along down the line to the present time and replete with much instruction. . It was the composition of Mrs. Samuel L. Brooks and showed much research. Master Ralph Palmer gave an excellent recitation entitled "My Boat" and was followed by Miss Prudie Patterson and Helen Jackson in a charming song which the little misses gave very nicely. Miss Georgie Bonney gave a recitation in an agreeable manner, and after an anthem by the choir Miss Ruth Cooper gave a recitation which was well and acceptably done, ; showing her to possess true dramatic talent.-' The entertainment was very choice and enjoyable. ' Obituary. On February ..20, 1891, Wm. Elijah Mays died at the residence of his brother J. K. Mays, in Corvallis, Or., at the ago of 40 years, two months and 6 days. - Deceased was born in McDonough Co.. 111., November 26, 1850. Emigrated to Oregon in 1852 with his parents asd located in Lane founty, where he has lived continuously up to the time of his death. ' ' He came to Corvallis about four weeks ago to secure medical treatment, but all the skill or efforts of his physicians failed to give him relief. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a devoted husdand and affectionate father, four brothers and four sisters to mourn the loss ' of a dear brother, and many friends to regret the loss of an honored citizen. The deceased was a brother of Hon. Robt. Mays of, this city. A ' Benevolent Society. Some of the good ladies of The Dalles have lately organized a benevolent so ciety in the city and already done some work among the poor people here. Such an organization is needed in every city and any lady who is asked to join in the good work should do so. Many of our prominent ladies have entered the so ciety 'and the movement should be made to embrace all who are able to do should give their help to the organization. There is great need for such a society. Real Estate Transactions. a Geo. R. Snipes and Martha Snipes to J. W. Condon, parts of sections 28, 29v 32, and 30, tp. 1 north of ranee 13 east, containing 133 acres : for one dollar and other valuable considerations.. Wm. H. Steel to Mrs. A. C. Steel, Nr E. section 2.6, Tp.' 1, north of range 13 east. Consideration one dollar. United States to Walter H. Bennet, N. W. ! section 32, Tp.?4 south of range 17 east. ' Kerry Thi The Chicago hotel clerk is a maa of nerve. . The other day, when an llliooia politician was "t-H"g on his overcoat in one of the plush .covered chairs at the Grand Pacific discussing the senatorial outlook with an acquaintance, the polite thief stepped up to the guest, and tapping him gently on the shoulder said, "You are sitting on my overcoat, sir." Oh, I beg your pardon, replied the guest as he lifted himself from garment, and, continuing his discussion, let the fellow walk off with a $50 ulster. The guest told his experience to Mr. Sam Parker, who extended this consolation: "Oh. that's nothing. You go back to the same chair, and the thief will come back and steal your shoes." Monday the thief of nerve entered the writing room of the . Palmer house. A man was sitting at the desk busily en gaged in writing. His new silk hat was on the table "not two inches from his el bow. The thief wore a black Derby, without lining or sweatbaad. When he departed he wore the guest's eight dollar silk, leaving the worn out . Derby behind. But the man of nerve, was not satisfied with. that. He paid a Palmer house messenger . boy. twenty-five cents to carry this note to his victim, "Oh, where did you get that , hat?" This was the first intimation the guest had of his loss.' Not long ago a guest was taking a nap in one of the-easy chairs in the ro tunda of the Tremont house. . The thief stepped up to him. removed his new hat from his head, and left an old slouch in its place. Chicago Tribune. . Found. The editor found a brand new briar root pipe in a case this morning, on the street, at the corner of Court and Third. Aa he now smokes only the finest brands of Havanah Cigars, he don't want it, and the owner can have it by calling at this office and subscribing for the Chronicle. , School Meeting. At the annual school meeting held in this city todav, O. Kinersly was elected director and J. M. Huntington clerk. - A six mill tax levy was made. A general good feeling prevailed and a vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring omcers. CH ltONlCX.fi SHORT STOPS. Incidents of Young Editorial Life. The editor of this' journal is rapidly acquiring all tne cnaracteristics oi a veteran. Fivedays ago he left his pala tial mansion on the bluff, to assume, for the first time, the editorial toga. ' As he laid his hand upon the door of the Chronicle office, he was grasped ab ruptly by the shoulder, and a huge fist was flourished in mid-air while, a sten torian voice exclaimed: "Come out here, sir, and you can have anythiug you want. , The editor aian t want anything. His cup was full, lie was going to be ah editor. Yesterday morning as he rested his classic proportions upon his velvet couch, in his palatial mansion, afore said, his little niece crept up to him, placing her hand upon his majestic browj and noticing that his huge brain was pressing upward through his golden locks, tenderly enquired, "Uncle, why do you get so bare-headed?" Death on the Kail. ' Matt Shoren, who works in the black smith shop of , Thompson & Fargher, left this morning for Albina in response to a telegram informing him that his brother Joseph was killed yesterday " at that place by being run over by a train. Further particulars are not known. The deceased was a member of A. company and as his people live here, the remains will probably be brought to The Dalles for burial. , , . Snipes & Kinersly are anxious to cure your Headache tor ou cents. . a. For coughs and colds use 2379. Does S. B. get . there? "I should smile."- S. B. C. E. Dunham wHl cure your head ache, cough or pain for 50 cenls, S. B. For a cut, bruise, burn or scald, there is nothing equal to Chamberlin's Paint Balm. It heals the parts more quickly than any other application, and unless the injurv is very severe, no scar is left, For sale by Snipes & Kinersly. - Get your land papers prepared bv J M. , Huntington & Co. Opera House Block, Washington St. Sliced hams, boneless hams, ham sau sage and dried nsh at (Jentral Market. .2379 is the cough syrop for children. Get me a cigar from that fine case at Snipes & Kinersley's. . You need not cough I Blakeley & Houghton will cure it for 50 cents. S. B. Those easy chairs made by Livermore & Andrews are the neatest thing of the kind ever made. They are just the thing ior your, porch or lawn m the summer, and are as comfortable and easy as an old shoe. Call and see them at 77 Court street. City Treasurer's Notice. All City Warrants registered prior to July 6, 1889 are now due , and payable. interest ceases on and alter date. " ' J. S. Fish. February 7, 1891. City Treas, On Hand. J. M. Huntington & jo. announce that they are prepared to make out the necessary papers for . parties wishing to file on so called railroad land. Appli. cants shofd have their papers all ready before going to the land office so as to avoid the rush and save time. Their ofnee is in Opera Honge Block next to main entrance. The Airship Scheme Again. Chicago, Feb. 28. The directors of the Mount Carmel Aeronautic Company dicided today to raise $2,000,000, a part of which will be expended in establish ing a large plant and building Penning ton airships. ROBT. !ML&-3rS- JLi. !E3. CROWE. . MAYS & CROWE, (Successors to ABRAMS fc STEWART.) v ' Hotailorai and Tobbera . HarHware, - Tinware, - Graniteware, - wootfenware, SILVERWARE, ETC. AGENTS FOR THE "Acorn," "Charter Oak" "Argand" STOVES AND RANGES. Pumps, Pipe, Plumbers' and Steam Fitters' Supplies, Packing, Building Paper, SASH, DOORS, SHINGLES. Also a complete stock of Carpenters', Blacksmith's and Farmers Tools and Fine Shelf Hardware. The Celebrated R. J. Tableware, the -AGENTS FOR- ROBERTS "Warranted" Cutlerv, Meriden Cutlerv ' and 'Quick Meal" Gasoline Stoves. "Grand" Oil Stoves and Anti-Rust Tinware. - All Tinning, Plumbing, Pipe Work and Repairing will be done on Short Notice. 174, 176, 178. 180 SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OREGOX. flOtTH DflLtLtES, Wash. An Abomination. Our esteemed contemporary falls into vulgar error when it says that the young lady who is to wed the Rev. Thomas G. M Listed is to become that worthy gentleman's helpmeet. We ob ject to the word "helpmeet' The only excuse for its use is its usage by and among ignorant people. When God saw that it was not good for man to be alone he said, "I will make him an help meet for him." These words, recurring in holy writ, have been confounded by the careless and the un thinking, and the result is that abomina tion "helpmeet," . -'. ' ' Christ bade the Pharisees and Saddu- cees "bring forth fruits meet for repent ance.' If we are to have helpmeet, why should we not also have fruitsmeet? The confusion of ideas induced by the juxtaposition of certain words is felici- tously illustrated by the old story of the pastor who, rising in his pulpit, said: 'Brethren, I take for my text today a part of the fifteenth verse of the thir teenth chapter of the gospel according to St. Mark, 'Topknot, go down P" Chica go News. The Idkte Capt. Wallace. A Pittsburg friend of the late Capt. George Wallace, of the Seventh cavalry, thus describes that officer: "He was a magnificent man in every sense of the word.. He was 6 feet 8 inches tall, and of athletic build. He will long be re membered in the Seventh as a most fear less rider, and crack shot, as well as a charming companion. That Capt. Wal lace died hard and fighting the last is shown by the latest reports from the seat of war. ' "There were found lying around him where he fell ' five dead Indians, for whom five empty chambers in his re volver accounted. He was wonderfully expert with gun or revolver. ' I remem ber that on one little hunting trip we took together in Missouri he disdained to use a shotgun on small game, and brought down more with his rifle than the rest of us could with' our scattering guns." Practical' Shoe lutein-. In unlacing a shoe with the present style of hook the wearer must take the laces entirely away from the hooks be fore the shoe can be removed. By a new invention the laces on either side are run in raised eyelets. To take the shoe off the wearer simply pulls the top of the shoe open without removing the laces from the hooka. When the shoe is put on it is securely fastened by prilling the upper ends of the two laces. The shoe is laced in a second. With this patent, it is claimed, a lace shoe can be fastened as quickly as a man can put on a Con gress shoe. New York Telegram. Om Hottle That Beached Friend. It must not be assumed that all bottle messages found on the various coasts are due to an evil desire for mystification. A bottle found in Druidge bay in No vember, 1889, contained a message from an apprentice named Westerley. It stated that the writer was ill used by the chief officer cf his ship, which was leaking badly. This bottle paper is the only information received from that ves sel since she sailed, and. her insurance money has been paid. Chambers' Jour nal. ' " A Wee VriBXlna. ' Visitor Well, my little man, rather cold weather we're having, aren't we? Little Man (gloomily) Yes. It s goin to be the hardest kind of a winter, and we'll have snow an' ice all next spring, an' no summer weather till the Fourth of July. "Hem!. How do you know all that?", "Cause I didn't get any sled or skates this Christmas nothin' but toy boats and fishpoles and Buch - things." New York' Weekly. . In the last two weeks large sales of lots have been made at Portland, Tacoma, Forest Grove, McMinnville and The Dalles. All are satisfied that North Dalles Is now the place for in vestment. New Man ufactories are to be added and large improve ments made. The next 90 days will be im portant ones for this new city. ' Call at the office of the The Largest in the West. The New Boot and Shoe FACTORY. Furniture MTy. Wire Works. Cleiical Laboratory. NEW BRIDGE. Several Fine Cottages. flem Railroad Interstate Investment Co., Or 72 Washington St., PORTLAND, Or. O. D. TAYLOR, THE DALLES, Or. : DEALERS IX Siapie ana Fancy GmcGiies, Hay, Grain and Feed. Gheap Express Wagons Jlos. 1 and 2. Orders left at the Stcrewillreceive prompt attention. Trunks and Packages delivered to any part of the City. Wagons always on hand when Trains or Boat arrives. No. 122 Cor. Washington and Third. Sts. NEW FIRM! NEW STORE! loseoe 8t Gibons, DEALERS IK- 7 STAPLE 7 AND 7 FANCY 7 Canned Goods, Preserves, Pickles, Etc. Country Produce Bought and Sold. Goods delivered Free to any part of the City. Masonic Block, Corner Third and Court Streets, The Dalles, Oregon. H. C, NIELS6N, Glothiet and Tailor, G-exats.' F-ULxrxxli9l3.lxi.elr Groods Astronomy for February. ' The only occurrences of especial popu lar interest in astronomic annals for the month of .February are the movement of the sun northerly and the consequent lengthening of the day, the disappear ance of Jupiter from the evening sky, and the advancement of Saturn to the post of honor .among the evening stars. St. Louis Globe-Democrat. - TUe Universal Lon ot Liberty. ' Warner Hillyer, of Antelope valley, Nev., reports thousands of wild horses ranging on the high mountain plateau near his homej. He states that it is al most impossilO to raise a band of tame animals in that section, as they soon find their way into the wild habitation of the mustang. Nevada Transcript. and Etc. CORNER OF SECOND AND WASHINGTON STS., THE DALLES, OREGON. S I. O. NICKELSEN, & -DEALER IN- STRTIONERY, NOTIONS, BOOKS AND MUSIC. Cor.: of TM and Washington Stsrrhe Mcs, Okhcil.