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The Dalles Daily Chroniele.
Entered a the Postofflce at The Dalles,
as second-class matter.
Oregon,
WEDNESDAY,
APR. 5, 1893
Weather Forecast.
Official forecast for twenty -four hovrt ending at
5 p. m. tomorrow,
Wednesday and Thursday, occasional
rain and stationary temperature, follow
ed by clearing weather. Pague.
WEATHER.
Maximum temperature, 53.
Minimum temperature, 42.
River, 9-5 feet above zero.
Rainfall, 30.
APRIL APHORISMS.
And Other Sawed-oft" Paragraphs Hast
ily Constructed.
When a girl is In love down in Foe vale
Her sweet face turns both red and pale.
She tells her mother it is hay lever.
But can't make the old gal believe her.
Thirty-hundredths of an inch rainfall
since last night.
Two families from Virginia arrived to
day and will locate at Lyle.
B. F. Robbins, wife and two children
left today for Heppner for a visit.
On the last day of March there
837 patients in the Salem asylum.
The proprietor of the street sprinkler
said he had sublet the contract for a
week or so.
Sixty Japanese passed through today
for use on the Union Pacific at points in
Wyoming and Idaho.
The rain last night and today has
made our streets resemble those of Port
land, muddy and sloppy.
There will be a rehearsal of "The
District Skate' tonight. Don't fail to
attend, if you are a scholar.
Seven cars of cattle will be shipped
from the Saltmarshe & Co. stock yards
this evening for the western markets
It is regarded as foolish on the part of
the individual who threw out the bottle,
after abandoning his skiff. He should
have retained it for a life preserver
The Villard library, consisting of
about a thousand volumes, made a pres
ent to The Dalles shops by Mr. Villard,
was moved to Portland Saturday night
Heron Tartar and Aiken shipped four
carload of cattle, from Boise City to
Portland. They were fed at Saltmarshe's
today, also Bast & Chandler three car
loadsjrom Baker City.
FajBay afternoon will occur the an
nual election of officers of the W. C. T
U.. which has been placed at an earlier
date at the request of the state execu
tive, on account of enabling the secre
tary to better prepare the minutes.
An umbrella, left on the outside of
Huntington's law office by Miss Jessie
Butler today while she was iriside for
moment, was taken. Mr. Butler is dis
posed to think it was a joke and wishes
to inform the joker to return it to bis
store.
By the provisions of Judge Deody's
will, all property, of whatever nature, is
bequeathed to his wife during her life
and thereafter to his children, Edward
N., Paul R. and Henderson B. Deady,
in equal parts. The estate is valued at
$50,000.
Mr. Glenn says some individual, with
out apparent cause or provocation, and
It.
We have received our first Invoice of
Spring Clothing,
And for three days only,
April 3d, 4th and 5th,
WE WILL SELL THEM FOR
One Dollar
LESS THAN THEY ARE MARKED.
ALL GOODS MARKED
IN PLAIN FIGURES.
Pease
umbrellas from the vestibule of his resi
dence last Saturday morning, and says if
the party borrowing them will be kind
enoueh to return them, he will favor.
him with a life-size fthj-omo.
Boys are catching salmon trout in the
creek, some of them being quite success
ful. A trout frequently measures twenty
inches in length.
Tricked the Indian
Nick Brout, the well-digger, distin
guished himself by outwitting a siwash,
Monday afternoon. . The noble red man,
who wore the blue coat and brass but
tons of the Indian police, sized Nick up
as a member of the box-car tourist fra
ternity, and gave him a half-dollar to
"buy whisky. " Nick and a friend then
had a jolly time drinking beer at the ex
pense of the brave, and when the fiity
cents were expended, returned and
placed in his hand an empty bottle. The
siwash muttered dire threats of ven
geance and walked away, followed by
the laughter of the crowd. He had lost
both the firewater and prospective wit
ness fees. East Oregonian
Jim Thomas, an old ex-soldier, while
under the influence of liquor, attempted
to cross Mill Creek, on a log crossing be
low the Fourth street bridge, and in his
delirium fell off into the torrent. Had it
not been for some children who were
ear, and saw him fall, who gave the
.larm, Thomas would have been
drowned. As it was, he was only res
cued from a watery grave by two men
at the peril of their lives, after he had
passed over the rapids.
The
To properly name some of the de
vices connected with that novel enter
prise, "The MacKaye Spectatorium,"
which the Columbian Celebration Com
pany is building on . the lake shore of
Jackson park, Chicago, it has been nec
essary to coin a new word. One of
these new words is "Luxauleator
This word is derived from two Latin
words, which combinedly mean a cur
tain of light, and is used to describe a
means by which the stage can be ex
eluded from view of the audience. The
portion of the appliance which is located
in plain sight of the audience consists
of a single row of conical shaped reflect
ors all around the edge of the pro
scenium opening. These reflectors are
turned base toward the audience, and at
the apex of each one is an incandescent
electric lamp of considerable" candle
power. When the switch which regu
lates the current of these lamps is
turned on all the lights upon the stage
are turned out by the same movement
This produces a distinct change to the
eye of the audience, and instead of
lighted scene they behold four rows of
lights enclosing a rectangle of what ap
pears to be darkness. It has the same
effect as the change of coming from a
darkness into the light and then trying
to look back into the darkness. As it
requires but forty seconds to make any
change of scene in the Spectatorium, a
new scene is ready before the eye be
comes accustomed to the new condition
of light and the Luxauleator is shut off.
Theatrical managers say that this new
contrivance is destined to play a very
important part in theatrical lighting.
Situation Wonted.
A young lady with good references
wishes situation in private family. Ap
ply at tms omce.
Ice cream, cream soda, soda water,
$1.00?
& Mays.
Another Unfortunate.
Fred Wallace arrived last night from
Antelope, having in charge an insane
man who was placed in the county jail
here and will be taken to Salem im
mediately, having been examined this
morning. The unfortunate is a Norwe
gian, Lars Larsen by name, 39 years old,
snd is the owner of a band of sheep near
Antelope, He imagines he has killed
men and that he is now being pursued
by their avengers.
(ash Delivery.
A new oash delivery system has been
put in at Pease & Mavs' store, the first
n the city. There are three stations,
ind by a quick pull sufficient impetus is
riven tne tiny car to carry it oyer a
ire to the office, where change can be
made and as quickly returned. It is a
great saving of time, and is a pleasing
novelty 1 1 clerks and customers. Pease
& Mays are progressive.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Hon. A. S. Bennett returned from
Heppner last evening.
Mr. Ed. M. Williams is enjoving the
April showers in Portland.
Mr. W. L. Ward of 15-Mile paid this
office a pleasant visit last evening.
Judge Uradshaw returned irom iiepp-
ner last evening where he has been hold
ing court.
Miss Henrichsen of Portland arrived
on the nf n train today and is the guest
of Miss Brooks.
Mr. Richard Closter departed for Port
land bv steamer this morning for a few
Idays stay in that citj'.
Huch Glenn came up from Portland
ylast night. He says the people there are
praying ior sunsmiie.
Mr. Bradford Bonney, an old pioneer
of Oregon, residing at Woodbum, is
visiting his son, A. A. Bonney.
Mr. Ed. Hostetler leaves on tonight's
train for Walla Walla, and thence to
Kansas where his family resides.
Mr. Marsh Sylvester formerly of The
Dalles, but now of Portland, is in the
citv visiting his brother Mr. W. i.
Sylvester.
Mrs. J. W. French and Mrs. G. V
Bolton and child will leave this after
noon for San Francisco to be gone
several weeks.
Messers. Thos. and S. Johns, of The
Dalles Lumbering Company of this city
were passengers on tne outgoing steame
this morning.
MOTEL ARRIVALS.
Columbia Hotal. J Byrne, San Fran
Cisco: B C Willse, Biidal Vail: J Foss
Head River ; J H ColV-is, Portland ; W
M Lusk, E M Morris, Portland; C
Irwin, Woodstock, Oroa ; H Ladiges
Lvle. Wash: S S Hill. Dufur: A
Sanderson. Tvgh Valldv: J Runstian
Mill Creek: W H l-eItt, Nashville
Tenn ; F Mount, Oregon City ; Rudolph
Herzbmg, Gilmore, Lawrence Mathews
Vancouver: Waiter Mathews, an
couver.
Skibbe hotel Lron Bandeau, King
sley; Leo Brun, North Dalles; John
Imrin. Nelson. Wash. ; Wm iiutner
San Francisco: F Zimmerman, Moro
Wan Anderson. Portland: J M Damm
18-Mile : D Heron. J H Bast, Thomas
Aikens, Portland ; Robert Tarter, Eagle
Valley, E. Chandler, New Bridge.
DIED,
In Albina today Mrs. T. Thompson
Services at the residence of E. Beck to
morrow at 2 o'clock. Friends of the
family are cordially invited.
WOOD, WOOD, WOOD.
Best grades of oak, fir, and slab cord
wood, at lowest market rates at Jos.
Peters & Co. (Office Second and Jeffer
son streets.)
Money to Loan.
I have money to loan on short time
loans. Geo. W. Rowland
! "STANDING ROOM ONLY." cP-We.th.r Bulletin.
. 1 -. . . - . .
the .Court House filled to Listen
the Medal Contest.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, the court house was filled
long before 8 o'clock last night, the ap
pointed hour for the Demorest prize
speaking contest for the gold medal.
They faced the driving rain and filed in
up to 8:15, filling every seat and every
place for a chair or bench. None were
disappointed, for the program was exceptionally-good.
The Mandolin and Guitar club opened
the entertainment with one of their
sweet selections, followed by a vocal trio
of the Ladies Glee clab, both being well
received.
Contestant No. 1, Georgia Sampson,
recited "Two Fires." The piece, though
not the "heaviest," of the six, gave op
portunity for the varied accomplish
ments of an elocutionist, which the
contestant utilized, and her gesture was
the acme of grace.
"The Happy Farmer," by "our boys,"
was next sung by eight school boys.
The natural boyish soprano of the little
fellows, the entire artlessness of their
manner, and the appropriate selection
touched a tender chord somewhere in
the complex anatomy of the adult listen
ers, and they were compelled to respond
to an encore, which would be called an
ovation if tendered to older folkes.
No. 2 was next, "The Glorious Monu
ment," bv Earl Sanders. His rendition
the selection was most creditable
being delivered in a stately style, thor
ouehlv energetic and impressive. He
lost a few points on gesture.
The chorus of the Alki club, unex
pectedly on the part of the young ladies,
drew forth the most thunderous applause
of the evening. We say unexpectedly,
for they had evidently not planned for
an encore, tne merry round tney gave in
response showing a lack of recent
practice.
No. 3, "Our National Curse," was next
given by Pearl Butler. This young lady
gave a most thrilling rendition, showing
that she was en rapport with her theme.
She must have scored very close to the
winner.
The vocal solo promised by Margaret
Kinersly was filled by a selection by the
Mandolin and Guitar club, who were
compelled to respond to an encore.
Walter Reavis, contestant No. 4, in
The Boys of America," gave a stirring
ppeal in an oratorical- style which is
ell-suited to that young man's powers,
but a style which cannot win a high
prize, for there is no opportunity
afforded for the delineation of any of the
various passions or emotions which
make Booths or Jeffersons.
Rizpah Mourning Her Sons," by
Nona Rowe, contestant No. 5. was the
trongest piece attempted. Miss Rowo
has the true talent of a tragedienne; and
beyond criticism in that part of her
selection calling for a portrayal of emo
tion. She lost slightly in pronunciation
and articulation. With these faults cor
rected, together with a shorter sustained
clerical tone, she would have been as
sured the medal.
The Ladies Glee club then rendered
a very pretty selection.
Jennie Russell (No. 6) then rendered
A Vision of Prohibition." This young
lady is a favorite, and may be said to
stand first in popular favor as an elocu
tionist. Her piece was a grand concep
tion and was well delineated, while the
accompanying gestures were suitable,
neither lacking nor being in excess of
the demands.
A feature overlooked by all of the con
testants, and which might win the prize
for one of them next time, is facial ex
presston.
The violin solo of Henry Burchstorf
was very beantnui, ana responding io
an encore showed that his reportoire of
beautiful selections was not exhausted.
This report would be incomplete with
out a mention of the master of ceremo
nies, Mrs. Smith French. The audience
is never for a moment left to its own re
sources. Her skill and tact in employ
ing oleasurably any waiting time is un
approached, and if necessary, she
is
cabable of holding the floor in a pleas
ing, sensible and witty extempore talk
for an indefinite time, and none would
realize that 6uch was not on the pro
gram until the event in waiting was in
readiness for attention.
The judges awarded the prize to Miss
Georgia Sampson, contestant No. 1.
Villard' Resignation.
New York, April 4, In retard to
the report tbat Henry Villard was to re
tire from the board of directors of the
Northern Pacific, President Oakes says
The written resignation of Villard has
not. as stated, been handed in. Neither
has there been any intimation from him
nor has any one spoken for him of his
intention of resigning. A possible plan
will be presented at the meeting of the
board of directors April 20 for funding
the floating debt of the company. Vil
lard has stated to his friends that he
has no present intention of withdrawing
from the Northern Pacific management."
Sam Hop & Co. have purchased the
laundry recently owned by Gee Sing.
They hope by careful attention to busi
ness to merit a share of patronage. All
accounts must be presented to Sam Hop
& Co. within the next ten days.
. Sam Hop & Co.
Sam Hop & Co. wish to inform the
public that they have a very superior
washer and ironer from Portland.
No. 2. of the Oregon State Weather
Service, for the week ending Tuesday,
April 4th, 1893. B. 8. Pague, local fore
cast official, weather bureau.
WESTERN OREGON.
Weather cloudy. Cool and rainy
weather has prevailed during the past
week, save in portions of Douglas, Jos
ephine and Jackson counties, where the
rainfall was light; the weather partly
cloudy to clear and the sunshine quite
warm. The rainfall in the Willamette
valley ranged from one to two inches, in
Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties
from 0.45 of an inch to a few showers.
There has been an absence of frost, but
a continuation of temperature of from
50 to 60 degrees in the counties to the
south.
Crops, etc. The effect of this cool
rainy weather has been to retard the
growth of vegetation and the progress of
farming operations. There has been
but-a very slight appreciable develop
ment in vegetation during the week.
The grass has a start in growth, the
wheat is rooting and stooling well, and
fruit buds are showing color. In south
ern Benton county, in parts of Douglas,
Josephine and Jackson counties, the al
mond and early varieties oi peach are
in full bloom, but fruit in general is
very backward. It is a very favorable
sign, however, for a successful fruit
yield when the buds are late in opening
?n the spring, for then they are carried
past the possible frosty and rainy period
about April 15th to 25th. Stock is pick
ing up and obtaining better range food,
owing to growth of grass. In low places
early sown fall wheat is showing color,
indicating possible injurious, results
from the continued wet weather. Hops
are backward, but rapid growth is ex
pected when they do begin to grow.
The hop acreage has generally toeen in
creased. Currant and gooseberry bushes
a-e in bloom in favored localities. Oak
)eaves are usually shown on the trees
April 1st in southern Oregon, but this
year to date there is no sign of leaves
yet.
EASTERN OREGON.
Weather The weather was cool the
fore part of the week, while the latter
part warmed up considerably. There
has been a deficiency in the amount of
sunshine. Rainfall on several days
amounting to from 0.25 of an inch tD one
inch. Snow fell on the mountains and
higher elevations. Snow covers the
ground in patches over the country east
and south of the Blue mountains.
Crops, etc. Farming operations are
n.-ogressing tnrougn tne vxuumpia river
valley. In other sections the season has
not sufficiently advanced to allow of
plowing. Considerable frost yet remains
in the ground east and south of the Blue
mountains. Vegetation is showing
signs of life in the Columbia river valley ;
buds are showing color ; gooseberry and
currant bushes are in leaf.
The lambing season has commenced
in most sections and sheep are handling
the young lambs most successfully, there
not being the loss that was feared inci
dent to the cool and backward spring.
Plowing and seeding is progressing
rapidly. There is generally an increase
in acreage reported and little fall sown
wheat will have to be reseeded, though
in sections considerable loss is entailed
incident to the fall sown wheat being
frozen out. The farmers, fruit and stock
To Our Customers
And the Public in G-eneral :
Once More to the Front,
Where our prices will ALWAYS be the Lowest-
We propose to make a slaughter, and will throw our entire stock on the mar
ket at slaughter prices to make room for our mammoth new stock this season.
We will give you
Bargains
Bargains
Bargains
Bargains
In Dress Goods
Clothing
Hats and Caps
Gents' Furnishing Goods
Boots, Shoes and slippers
Neckwear
Towels
White Goods
Ribbons
Outing Flannels
3 toss bfii rs
Embroideries, Laces, Curtains
In fact all of the above will be sold cheaper than you can
buy them elsewhere . - - - Come and see.
S. 5c ZLST. HARRIS,
Cor. Court and Second Sts., The Dalles, Or.
HATS FOR EVERYBODY
WE HAVE IN STOCK ALL THE
New Styles for Spring anil Summer,
CONSISTING OF
DERBY,
FEDORA,
CRUSH ER, Etc
JOHN C.
109 SECOND STREET.
men are very hopeful and confident of i
successful year. Present conditions in
dicate it, and with warmth and sunshine
to now develope that which is started
and favorable climatic conditions to fol
low, the year will indeed be a successful
one.
The Bed Front.
Mr. C. L. Schmidt is now in possession,
of the Red Front grocery 6tore, formerly
occupied by John Booth, and he would
like to have his friends and the public in
general call on him and inspect his
line of fine groceries, fresh California
vegetables, etc., etc. This store has long
been popular by reason of the careful
attention to business and enterprise of
its former management, and the new
owner proposes to maintain the excellent
reputation it has deservedly secured.
Their Military Expenses
A comparative statement of the mil
itary outlay in different European coun
tries shows the percentage of the .cost
ior the army and navy to the budgetary
expenditure. The figures, which apply
to the fiscal year 1893-'93, are these:
Great Britain, SG.9; Russia, 20.7; France.
27.1; Italy, 22.4; Germany, 17.8; and
Austria-Hungary, 17.0 per cent. The
expenditure for the interest and sink
ing fund on the public debts of the dif
ferent countries' amounted in Italy to
43.8, in Austria-Hungary to 29.3, in
France to 28.4, in Great Britain to 37.8,
in Russia to 25.7 and in Germany to 12.
per cent of the whole budget.
Age nf Trees.
Information gathered by the German
forestry commission assigns to the pine
tree a life of 500 to 700 years as a maxi
mum, 425 years to the silver fir, 275
years to the larch, 245 years to the red
beech, 210 years to the aspen, 200 years
to the birch, 170 years to the ash, 146
years to the alder and 130 years to the
elm. The heart of the oak begins to rot
at about the age of 300 years. The
holm oak alone escapes this law. But
in England there are several famous old
oaks of gigantic proportions, and with
ages variously estimated at from 700 to
L800 years. The latter age, however,
seems incredible.
Shiloh's cure, the Great Cough and
Croup Cure, is for sale by Snipes & Kin
ersly. Pocket size contains twenty-five
doses, only 25c. Children love it. Sold
by Snipes & Kinersly.
SAN FRANCISCO
Photograph Gallery,
East nd, Second St.,
East of Wlngate Hall, and opposite Wesola'a
Tailor Shop, The Dslles, Or.
First-Class Photos.
All Work Guaranteed.
A. WESOLO,
The Boston Tailor,
East End Second St.
Suits Made to Order from
$18.00 up.
Pants from $5.00 up.
Perfect Fit Guaranteed.
Bargains
Bargains
Bargains
Bargains
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HERTZ,
THE DALLES. OREGON.