The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
Published Daily, Sunday Excepted.
BY
THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO.
Corner Second and Washlnirtou Streets, The
Dalles, Oregon.
Term of Subscription.
Per Year ?6 00
Per month, by carrier. 50
Single copy 5
STATE OFFICIALS.
Governoi S. Pennoyer
Secretary of State G. W. McBride
Treasurer rDimp juetscnan
Supt. of Public Instruction E. B. McElroy
I J. N. Dolph
enotors " )J. H. Mrtohell
Congressman B. Hermann
State Printer Frank tu.ei
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Countv Judge C. N. Thornbury
Sheriff. D. L. Cates
Clerk J. B. Crossen
Treasurer Geo. Ruch
,. ( H' A. Leavens
Commissioners Frank Kincaid
Assessor John E. Barnett
Burvevor E. F. Sharp
Superintendent of Public Schools. . .Troy Shelley
Coroner. William Michell
The Chronicle is the Only Paper in
The Dalles that Receives the Associated
Press Dispatches.
The Spokane Review arguing in favor
of the closing of saloon a at midnight
Bays : "In the name of all that is rea
sonable and fair give the poor devils of
inebriates five hours out of the twenty
four inwhich to approach a degree of
sobriety."
Political corruption is forming the sub
ject of many sermons from the pulpits
of Canada. A prominent clergyman in
Ottawa lately declared that the nation's
life blood was flowing from ugly wounds
and he prayed for a Cromwell to over
throw the present reign of corruption.
TO THE FARMERS.
We urge our farmers to be sure and
fill out the blanks enclosed in our last
weeks paper, as it is one of the most im
portant things that can be done by them
in letting our people know of the pro
ductiveness of our soil, even if the past
season has been one noted for extreme
heat and deficiency in rainfall. Our
county has never had a fair showing in
its statistics of products and now is the
time to do it.
THE DALLES NOT ASLEEP.
The Salem Statesman remarks that "it
cost The Dalles a million dollars to go to
sleep on the water question." The
Statesman is mistaken. The Dalles did
not go to sleep on the water question.
Everything that both the council, the
water commissioners and a large ma
jority of the tax-payers could do to im
prove the water system was done, and
in a few weeks more the new system will
be in operation. That it was not in op
eration' at the time of the fire was no fault
of the council,. the water commissioners
nor the tax-payerB. -
Another exchange says: "Two fac
tions quarreled over a water works sys
tem for over a year, during which time
$50,000, which the city had borrowed for
water purposes, lay idle. Now a fire
comes along which causes a loss of hun
dreds of thousands of dollars which
might have been prevented by a good
system of direct water pressure." This
is true with the exception that the sum
was not f 50,000, but twice that amount,
jand the quarrel was not between two
actions. If writers will insist on criti
cizing, which tfcey have a right to do,'
Jhev ought first to be informed.
HELP, IS NEEDED. , . ..
We are thoroughly in accord with our
"weekly contemporary, the Su,nt in the
opinion that the responses being sent
out from this city by the-secretary of the
l-elief committee; in reply o inquiries as
to-the needs Of those whohave Buffered
from the fire, are not in accord with the
'sentiments of the people. Hitherto we
ihave hesitated, lest our motives be mis
understood, to put this opinion on rec
ord, but it cannot have escaped observa
tion that the mayor was sending qne
kind of a response and the secretary of
the relief committee another. We have
made it our business to ask the opinion
of many leading citizens as to the ques
tion whether help is needed or other
wise, and we have yet to meet the first
man who did not answer ' with an em
phatic affirmative. It is with very great
hesitation that we declare, our surprise
at the secretary's response to the liberal
subscription that came from Astoria.
After thanking the citizens of Astoria
for their kind and unsolicited subscrip
tion, he added: "We hope and believe,
however, that we will be able to take
care of our own people. If this is found
impossible we will use the funds so gen
erouslo offered." This may be very self
reliant and sturdily independent, but
the question is, Is it true? Does it ex
press the sentiments of the people who
are thoroughly familiar with the facts?
We unhesitatingly answer, It does, not.
Again, what ki meant by the last sen
tence ? Is it intended to store the money
away and only use it sometime in the
future in case of supposed necessity?
The only time to use the money is right
now. A month from today it won't be
needed. ' Hundreds' of people were
burned out of house and home, were left
without food and without money. All
they need is a little temporary help till
they are able to, go to work again. It
may be given in the form of n loan or in
any other way, but it ought to be given
and given now. There are scores of
women and children, not to say men,
who were left with scarcely enough cloth
ing to cover their nakedness, let alone .a
changes They are not paupers. They
will never ask for help from the relief
committee. Some of them would die
first ; but they need help just the same,
and to be of any service help must come
immediately. In all this we have not a
thought of reflecting on the work of the
committee, but the contrary. We sim
ply express our conviction that it is a
false and foolish pride that refuses aid,
generously and reely offered, when
nine-tentha of the people of The Dalles
know in their hearts that this aid is in
many instances sorely needed.
BRIEF STATE HEWS.
John Day City has organized a board
of trade.
Union is not going to have a woolen
mill after all.
A new paper, the Leader, has been es
tablished at North Yamhill, with Ira A.
Phelps as editor.
It is reported that the O. & W. T. .
R. will soon commence work on a depot
building at Pendleton.
State Senator Raley of Pendleton is
said to be willing to take his chances for
congressional honors at the next election.
The Grand Ronde Valley Agricultural
society has been incorporated, with a
capital of $50,000. The societv proposes
io noiu a lair on uctouer o.
Thomas Waterbury, an Oregon pioneera; Smith and four children, J. Freeman
oi tne year 1847, died at ms son s. resi
dence, near Long Creek, Grant caiyi'nty,5
August 31, aged t 9 years. f.? .
The natural gas wells of Ohio,
Penn
sylvania and Indjana are giving put and
it is becoming difficult to find new
"pockets" containing gas.
Andrew Person was killed at Haynes'
slough, Coos bay, last week, while - cut
ting down a tree, which split and
"kicked" back injuring him so that he
died in a few hours.
There is talk of a salmon hatchery be
ing established on the Umpqua river.
The California board offish commission
ers have ordered 3,000,000 trout to be
raised at Sissom this year, ' all goes
well.
While hauling oats from the field,
Saturday morning last, John, the 17-year-old
son of Benjamin Windsor, of
Lincoln, Polk county, fell and was
crushed under the wheels. He got up
and drove home but soon sank away
from internal hemorrhage.
The common council of Milton, Uma
tilla county has passed an ordinance for
holding another election, to submit the
question of bonding the city for $10,000
for an electric light plant and an im-
froved water system. The Eagle be
ieves that the proposition will pass al
most unanimously.
The road from Tillamook river to the
to the light house will be built -by the
government . next . summer. This is
about $13,000 of money remaining of the
appropriation to build the lighthouse,
and it is thought that it will be an easy
matter to divert it to the road fund, un
der the circumstances.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
Cor vail is wagon and carriage factory
building. It is expected to be completed
by the 1st of December. ' It will give
employment to about 300 men. It is
possible that the wagon factory will
prove of more benefit to Corvallis than
the recent gold and silver discovery.
John Austin and John Guthridge, the
Grant county men who are in jail at
Pendleton on the charge of stealing cattle
from the cattle monarchs, Lux & Miller,
have been arrested on another com
plaint. One of the steers ' n the band
which they brought to Pendleton, it is
alleged, was stolen from Robinson &
bon, Malheur stockmen.
Thomas Waterbury, of. Long Creek,
died last week, nged 70 years. Mr.
Waterbury has been ailing for -time!
Mr. Waterbury was a native of New
York, coming to Oregon in 1847, settling
in the Willamette valley, in which
place and Western Washington, he spent
most of fortv-four years. He was an
exemplary citizen, and has an almost
unbounded circiec.or-rriends.
Last Wednesday night the little 7-year-old
girl of C. C. Zahn, or Lebanon,
was sick and her mother gave her some
home-made cough medicine. The little
girl afterward got the bottle' and drank
all in it.- Mrs. Zahn, discovering this
fact on her return, promptly summoned
physicians, and the little girl's e was
saved. The physicians say that there
was poison sufficient taken to kill . three
men. , .. ' . ', '
GENERAL FEBSOMAI MENTION.
Hon. Henry Ballard is mentioned
among the candidates for United States
senator from Vermont.
Hon. Kedheld roctor, m a letter to
Governor Page, has accepted the ap
pointment' to the seat in the senate
made vacant by the resignation of Sena
tor George F.Edmunds. ;
Neal Dow wants to see the whipping
post in vogue for rumsellers. But it is
related he consented to his architect
putting a wine cellar in the house he ie
building.
Secretary of War Proctor,' before tak
ing final leave of the department, will
visit some oi tne western posts to see
how the Indian soldiers be has had en
listed are getting on." He starts in about
a week. . .
John Penn; w(ho has just been elected
to the British parliament is a descenant
of William Penn. It is stated that the
British government still pays a pension
to the heir of Penn for his services in the
settlement of Pennsylvania.
. From all accounts Dr. Chauncv M.
Depew did not go to Europe for pleasure
alone. The control of many American
railroads is held on the other side, and
Mr. Depew is reported to have been
dickering for from anywhere from one
to half a dozen lines tn the interest of
the vanderbilts.
Edward Atkinson, the statistician and
social economist, is one of the best known
men in New, England manufacturing
districts, where he is looked upon &b a
sort of walking encyclopedia for boards
of tade and a terrible fellow to refute the
arguments of labor reformers. "Ned" is
a good looking and robust old gentleman
with snow-white hair and whiskers, and
has a hearty magnetism of 'manner
which insures his popularity.
The Rev. Howard McQueary, whose
six months' suspension froni his pastoral
functions expires on September 18, has
begun an argument with Bishop Leon
ard, of Ohio, looking toward the elimina
tion of the other portion of his sentence
whieh provides that he shall be deposed
at the end of the six months unless he
recants.
The Trial Trip of the Rgmltr.
ine .Regulator ted thi s morning, a
little after 9 o'clock, on her trial trip
She will go as far as the Cascades and
return to The Dalles between five and
six o'clock this evening. The following
persons were on board :' Joseph Paquet,
Hugh Glenn, W. E. Garretson and
child, F.'Liebe, D. L, Cates and wife,
Mrs. DeHuff ' nd daughter, Mrs. A.
Keller and child, S. L. Brooks and wife,
Miss Smith, M. T. Nolan and wife; C.
and daughter , Miss Schano, A. J. An
derson and wife, C. L. Phillips, Sam
Campbell, C. Corson and Miss Cram,
HrfC. Nielsen and wife, Leslie Butler
and wife, Mrs. Stubling and two cbil
dren, W. H. Taylor, Mrs. B. S. Hunt
Mrs. H. S. Wilson, George Filloon and
wife, ,N. Morris, wife and daughter, F.
C. Middleton, Mrs. H. Glenn and
daughter, A. S. McAlister and wife,
Mrs. M.W. Peasley, Mrs. C.G.Bills,
Dr. Siddall, J. M Patterson and wife,
Mrs. Cap. Wilson and child, N. Harris,
C H. Hall, , O. Kinersly, Miss Drew,
John Bonn, and A. J. Hoy.
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A Narrow Escape From ft Bear.
Mike King, a well known sheep owner
of thi 8 county had a close call the other
night from a bear. Mr. King was
camped with his sheep near what is
known as the McClure cabin at the head
of Mosier creek and during the night he
was waked by a disturbance among the
band. Snatching up his rifle he ran out
into the night, and seeing, in the dark
ness, what he took to be a bear he fired.:
Mr. King's dog then took after the ani
mal and drove it into the brush. ' Sur
posing the bear had beep killed Mr.
King went to the brush and began' part
ing it with his hands when he actually
ran one of them into the mouth of the
wounded animal. The beast then struck
King a vicious blow on the thigh tearing
away a strip of flesh about two inches
wide. Kiig's hand was badly mashed
but his partner came to his aid and suc
ceeded in dispatching the bear.
. Houses Searched by Policei '
Paris, Sept. 9. The police searched
today the houses of several promoters of
the Panama Canal comoanv. with a view
of obtaining further evidence in the in
vestigation being made into the affairs
of that organization.
A Realistic Ghost Dance.
In the reconstructed wild west exhi
bition, presented in connection with the
Adam Forepaugh shows, an accurate' il
lustration of the now famous ghost
dance, which was so extensively in
dulged in by the Indians,' preceding
their recent uprising, is presented. The
participants are genuine Sioux Indians,
and the dance is given precisely as it
was done during the prevalence of the
"Messiah Craze" among our frontier In
dians during the past winter. Vivid
illustrations are also presented of the
stirring scenes in and around the
agencies, and the slaughter at Wounded
Knee creek, in addition to the presenta
tion of General Custer's' last rally, the
robbery of the U. L. mail coach, hang
ing a horse thief, a Virginia reel on
horseback, cowboy sports and pastimes,
etc. All these are in connection with
the presentation of the triple circus co
losal menagerie, hippodrome, etc., con
stituting the Adam Forepaugh show,
which is to exhibit here for one perform
ance only, Wednesday, September 16.
i The Turkish Ministry. ' -
Constantinople, Sept. 9. An official
communique, notifying the powers of
recent changes made in the composition
of the Turkish ministry,. says that- these
cnanges do not imply a modincation of
the general European policy of the porte ;
adding that the latter continues to be
guided by the principles of reform at
home and peace abroad.
Passenger Train Wrecked.
Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 10. It is re
ported a . passenger train was - wrecked
when six miles from Beatrice, Neb., on
the Southern Pacific and, many persons
killed and a large number injured.
There are now one hundred and twenty-nine
newspapers in Oregon. . One
over an average of four to each county
in the state.
Th Beat Phytic. :
' St. Patrick's " pills are carefully pre
pared from the best material and accord
ing to the most approved formula, and
are the most perfect cathartic and liver
pill that can be pioduced. We sell
them. ' Snipes & Kinkbsly,
d-w . ' Druggists.
FLOURING MILL TO LEASE.
The old "Dalles mill and water
Company's Flour M1U will be leased to re
sponsible parties. For Information apply to the
WATER COMMISSIONERS,
- ;i ' ; - . The Dalles, Oregon. -
A NEW
Undertaking Establishment !
PRINZ & NITSCHKE.
'. - , DEALERS IN
Furniture and Carpets.
We have added to our business a
complete Undertaking. Establishment,
and as we are in no way connected with
the Undertakers' Trust our prices will
be low accordingly.
Remember our place on Second street,
next to Moody's bank.
BulioijateiMs
Having made arrangements with a
number of Factories, I am pre-
pared to furnish
Doors, Windows, MonMiflfs,
STORE FRONTS
And all kinds of Special work. Ship
ments made daily from factory and can
fill orders in the shortest possible time.
Prices satisfactory.
It will be to your interest to see me
before purchasing elsewhere.
Wm. Saundeirs,
Office over French's Bank.
W. E. GARRETSON,
Leading Jeweler.
SOXB AGENT FOB THE '
All WatclvWork Warranted.
Jewelry Made to Order.
. . ,138 Second St., The Dalles, Or.
D. P. Thompson' J. s. Schbnck, H. M. Baij,
President. - Vice-President. Cashier
First national Ban. .
THE DALLES, - - - OREGON
A General Banking Business transacted
"TV i . .
.weposus receivea, suDject to Signt
Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
raiubwu uu uaj ui vwiecuon.
Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on
New York, San Francisco and Port-
land.
DIRECTORS.
D. P. Thompson. Jno. S. Schenck.
T. W. Sparks. Gbo. A. Liim. .
H. M. Bkall.
FSEflCH 8t CO.,
BANKERS. I
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
Letters of Credit issued available in the
. Eastern States. -
Sight . Exchange and Telegraphic
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago, St.
Louis, San Francisco, Portland Oregon,
Seattle Wash., and various points in Or
egon and Washington. ' .
Collections made at all points on fav
orable terms. .
Fop Sale at a Bargain.
A GOOD
Traction Engine .
Has only been run sixty days.
Buffalo Pitts Thresher
Only used two months.
Chopping Mill,
Capable of 15 to 20 tons per day ; cost
tax.
The above will be sold on easy terms,
W. L. WARD,
The Dalles, Or,
REMOVAL.
H., Glenn has lemoved his
office and the office of the
Electric Ligh t Co. to 72
Washington St. . .'
20 REWARD.
TTTILL BE ItJuu FOR ANY INFORMATION
T V leading tn thp rm virtinn rtf niirHMintHna
the ropes or In any way interfering with the
wire or Amps oi ihi fcxiCTRic light
H. GLENN.
. . , - Manager
SUMMER GOODS
Of Every Description will be Sold at
FOR THE NEXT
Call Early and' Get
ume Bargains. .
? Terms Chsh.
J. H. CROSS
-DEALER IN-
Hay,
HEADQUARTERS
Cash Paid for Eggs and Chickens.
lil'illll,
TE RMS STRICTLY CKSH.
Cor. Second
The Dalles Mercantile Co.,
Successors to BROOKS & BEERS, Dealers In
General Merchandise,
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
. Gents' Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc.
Groceries, Hardware,
Provisions, ' Flour, Bacon,
HAY, GRAIN AND PRODUCE
Of all Kinds at Lowest Market Rates.
Free Delivery to Boat and
390 and 394
E. Jacobsen & Co.,
. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ' ' . '
R00KSELLERS AND .STATIONERS.
... .
Pianos and Organs
Sold on EASY INSTALLMENTS. .
Notions, Toys, Fancy G -
ments of all Kinds.
mall Orders Fillod Promptly.
162 SECOND STREET,
Great Bar g a i n s !
Removal I Removal I
On account of Removal I -will sell my
entire stoclc of Boots and. Shoes, Hats
and Caps,Trunks and Valises, Shelv
ings, Counters, Desk, Safe, Fixtures,
at a Great Bargain. Come and . see
my offer.
GREAT REDUCTION IN RETAIL.
J
125 Second Stfeet,
-mith a
Cioekety and Glassuuare.
Fop the present mill be foand at ,
A. Bettingen's Tin Stopc.
Steam Ferry.
.
nt Clf n"ric now running a steam
. U. EMHlO Ferry between Hood
River and White Salmon. Charges
reasonable. R. O. Evans, Prop. .
v.
THIRTY DAYS.
Some of Our Gen
H. Herbring.
hi
mill
Finn
r.
fOR POTATOES.
All Goods Delivered Free and Promntlv
& Union 8ts
Curs and all parts of the City,
Second Street
oods and Musical Instru-
THE DALLES, OREGON.
The Dalles.
& Co.
poll of-H-
TO RENT.
A Union Street Lodging House. For
terms apply to ' - . '
' dr. . T . . .
. VJTEO. IYU.LUMS, .
Administrator- of the estate -f-'.Tfhn
Michelbaugh. " . : dtf-9-2