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Address all communication to ' THE CHRON
ICLE," The Dalles, Oregon.
MONDAYO'- SEPTEMBER 24, 1894
.... NOT FOUND THAT WAY.
Saturday's Oregonian contains an ar
ticle entitled "romances of the mines"
tbat is trne to name. Concerning the
discovery of the Comstock the article
says:
: The famous Comstock was discovered
by a chance as simple as that which ex
posed to the eyes of the astonished
Adams the gold blown up by the acci
dental explosion of his haversack. Ac
cording to the story told, the ground on
which the lode was afterwards discov
ered was prospected by Comstock, who
located a claim, but made up his mind
that it did not amount to much, and so
abandoned it. Shortly after this an old
character named Finney was hunting in
' the neighborhood and shot a deer. The
wounded animal struggled off and while
scrambled up the aide of a hill dislodged
some loose stones, disclosing signs
of the presence of sold. Finney then
washed -a little of the earth in a pan,
and was astonished at the reeult. for
from the small quantity of earth tested
came $10 or $15 worth of gold.
? When Finney and two of his friends
were later working the mine along came
Comstock and demanded to know what
they were doing on his claim. They
were obliged either to kill him or take
him into partnership,' so they did the
latter.
: There is no mystery and no romance
connected with the discovery of the
Comstock, and, by the way, Comstock
did not discover it at fell. The Corn
stock was not discovered by accident.
Placer mining had been carried on on
Gold Run, a small stream flowing from
Mt. Davidson to the Carson river, which
it reached near the town of Dayton. In
washing out the dirt the miners discov
ered that there was quite a lot of a
heavy black substance which would
gather in the ' riffles, but. they did not
know what it was. They did know that
the gold was mixed with silver and run
from $6 to $9 an ounce. Comstock was
running a little store near the mines,
and being about to go to Placervilie to
purchase supplies, took some of the
black substance we have referred to with
him and had it assayed. It proved to
be sulphurets of silver. Comstock re
turned and with others located the
ledge which had been uncovered, at
what was afterwards known as the
Ophir mine.
A miner who always went by the
name of "Ole Virginney" was the man
who really uncovered the ledge, and
from him Virginia City took its name
ComBtock's assay having started the ex
citement, the ledge came to be known
by his name as the Comstock lode. He
was a visionary sort of a fellow, gave
feet" liberally to his friends and in a
short time "went broke." The last
time we saw Comstock he was lying at
what is known as the McMarlln ranch,
in the lower end of Carson valley, hav
ing fallen from a corral fence and broken
his leg. A short time afterwards he
went to Montana, in company with Mc-
Marlin, and died there.
Other mines may have been discov
ered according to the dime-novel style,
but the Comstock wasn't. We went
there in 1859, grew, up in the shadow of
Mt. Davidson, and know whereot we
speak
PORTLAND'S FIRE.
The heaviest fire that has visited
Portland for years swept over the river
front of the east side yesterday and de
stroyed a million dollars worth of prop
erty. The fire was discovered at 4 :30 in
'the afternoon in the O. R. A N. coal
bunkers on the Albina water front. A
high wind was blowing and from the
start the fire had everything its own
way. In less than two hours it had
swept south three-quarters of a mile,
consuming docks and warehouses, the
immense elevator. belonging to the Pa
cific Coajat Elevator Co., and the large
Terminal Company warehouse. In ad
dition to the buildings, tracks, trestles
and freight cars were destroyed. A
large amount of wheat in the elevator
and coal in the bunker was consumed
and a part of the Portland General Elec
tric plant destroyed.
By excellent management the big
ships lying alongside the wharves were
gotten out into the stream, assisted by
the wind, which was fortunately favora
ble to their being moved. The steam
ship Willamette was loading wheat at
the O. R. & N. dock, but escaped by cut
ting loose and letting the wind blow her
out into the stream. The rigging of the
ship Maxwell . caught fire, but was ex
tinguished without serious damage.
The ships had hardly been anchored
when a barge . loaded with wood broke
from its moorings by the wharf and
came straight towards the Maxwell, its
load a mass of flame, and lodged across
her bows. The fire boat by pushing at
the barge worked it clear and it drifted
into the bone yard and alongside the old
steamer Willamette Chief, which caught
fire and was consumed. The burning
barge threatening further mischief.
The captain of the eteamer Hoag ran
close to it, get a line fast and towed it
to a point on Swan island, where it
could burn without danger. .
It is thought tbat three persons j
were burned in the elevator. The
loss in money is as yet difficult ' to
determine, though it will probably reach
fully a million dollars, with half that
amount of insurance. The burning of
the docks and elevator will tend to ham-'
per the handling of wheat, and a-block-ade
is more than likely to occur.
'. It was thought for a while that the
fire would cross the river to the west
side. The heat was so intense that
those who were viewing the scene from
the docks on the west side were driven
backs ; bat a close watch was kept and
bucket biigades formed, which looked
after the sparks. At 2 o'clock this
morning the water front was a mass of
mouldering ruins, no longer even dan
gerous, and the fire engines were called
in. "' '
The Sugar Inquiry.
Washington, Sept. 23. The expected
indictments against Messrs. Havemeyer
and Searles, of the sugar trust, who re
fused to answer questions asked them by
the senate investigating committee, have
been finally presented in the district at
torney's office, and only1 awaits the
action of the grand jury, which will
present them to the court. The time
that has elapsed since the case was first
commenced has been, consumed in the
preparation of these indictments. ." No
more difficult technical task has de
veloped upon the district attorney for
years, chiefly on account of the lack of
precedent. The brunt of the prosecu
tion of the sugar trust will rest upon the
indictments. There is ho doubt that
the lawyers for the trust will make mo
tions to quash the bills, as the first step
in their defense. The decision of the
criminal court judge will doubtless be
taken to the court of appeals of the dis
trict, for, although an appeal at that
stage of an ordinary case is not allowed,
the court of appeals makes an excep
tion for a case of extraordinary impor
ance, to save the expense of a criminal
trial based .upon an indictment which
may be invalid. The decision of the
appellate court upon the legitimacy of
indictments will, therefore, have much
weight in determining the power of a
congressional committee to compel wit
nesses to answer questions, or if refusing
to submit to punishment for contempt.
If the court of appeals says that they
cannot be indicted for such an offense,
that settles the matter, unless an at
tempt is made to carry it to the supreme
court.
Five Kale Millions. ..."
Of the 1,500,000,000 of the earth's in
habitants the emperor of China holds
sway over 405,000,000; the queen of
England rules or protects 380,000,000;
the czar of Russia is 'dictator to 155,
000,000; : France, in the republic, de
pendencies and spheres of. influence,
has 70,000,000 subjects; the emperor of
Germany,' 55,000,000; the : sultan of
Turkey, 40,000,000; the emperor of Ja
pan, 40,000,OOQ, and the king of Spain,
27,000,000 two-thirds of the population
of the globe under the . government of
five rulers. .
. Sufferers from dyspepsia have only
themselves to blame if they fail to test
the wonderful enrative - qualities of
Ayer's Sarsaparilla. In purifying the
blood, this medicine strengthens every
organ of the body, and even the most
abused stomach is soon restored to
healthy action.
"Cholly is very unfortunate in the im
pression he makes, eaid one girl.
"yes," replied another. "His clothes
are so loud and his remarks are so
soft!" Washington Star.
If you have sick or nervous headache,
take Ayer's Cathartic Pills. They will
cleanse the stomach, restore healthy
action to the digestive organs, remove
effete matter (the presence of which de
presses the nerves and brain,) and thus
give epeedy relief.
Perdita Has young Dr. Pellet started
in practice yet? Penelope Yes. There
goes one of his funeral's now. Pearson's
Weekly. -
Nearly all women have good hair
though many are gray, and few are bald.
Hall's Hair Renewer restores the natu
ral color, and thickens the growth of the
hair. . - .-
Cook (criticising her mistress) She
calls herself a lady, and knows how to
cook ! Fliegende Blatter.
For Rent. -
The Union street lodging house. For
terms apply to Geo. Williams, admin
istrator of the estate of John Michel
bach. " lui.
NOTICE
No Freight will be accepted for ship
ment between the hours of & P. M. and
9 A. M., except 4-lve Stock and Perish
able Goods. I)., p. & A. N. Co.
July 20th. 1894.
Feed wheat
Warehouse.
for sale cheap at
Wasco
tf.
ling QreeixiXQusB
We wish to announce that
we have made a specialty of
Winter. Blooming Bu!bs,
HYACINTHS and LILIIES,
POTTED PLANTS of All Kinds.
We are prepared to furnish
on short notice cut flowers
for all occasions; also pot
pliiuLS and wires.
SlUD
Mrs. J. IL Hoesnydek, 152 Pacific
Ave., Santa Cruz, Cal., writes:
" When a girl at school, in Beading,
Ohio. I had a severe attack of brain
fever. On iny recovery, I found myself
perfectly bald, and, for a long time, I
feared I should be permanently so.
Friends urged me to use Ayer's Hair
Vigor, and, on doing so, my hair
Began to Grow,
nnd I now have as fine a head of hair as.
one could wish for, being changed, how-!
ever, from blonde to dark brown."
After a fit of sickness, my hair came
' out in conibf ulls. I used two bottles of
Ayer's Hair Vigor
and now my hair Is over a yard long
and very full and heavy. I have recom- -mended
this preparation to others with
like good effect." Mrs. Sidney Carr,
1460 Regina st., Harrisburg, Pa.
"I have used Ayer's Hair Vigor for
several years and always obtained satis
factory results. I know it is the best
preparation for the hair that is made."
C. T. Arnett, Mammoth Spring, Ark.
Ayer's Hair Vigor
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liessons-
-IN-
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and LATIN.
jar. Gay de la Gelle
WILL GIVE US8SON8
IN THESE LANGUAGES
TO PUPILS. i . : : .
Twenty Lessons for Five Dollars,
PRIVATE LESSONS, SOc.
Mr. De la Celle is a graduate of the University
01 rsns. .Residence, cor. renin ana u mon bis.
Still a
Piano Left,
which I offer way below
old price. Look also at the
cut prices of Guitars, Banjos,
Mandolins. A general reduction all
arcund, especially -in Watches-
and Jewelry. "The Latest ...
Books of the best
Authors.
I. C. NICKELSEN.
St. Mary's Academy
THE DALLES, OR. -
EE-OPENS SEPTEMBEE 3d, 1894.
BOAKDING-AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
.Rates per term of ten weeks, '
payable in advance:
Board and Tuition $40 00
Entrance Fee payable but owe' t 00
B d and Bedding 8 00
Instrumental MuMc, Type-writing, Telegraphy,
Drawing and Painting form extra charges.
French, German, Latin, Needlework and Vocal
Music taught free of charge to regular pupils.
RA1ES FOK DAY-PUHlLs. 5, 6, 8 or 10 per
term ac oTdi. g to grade.
For further particulars address,
SISTER SUPERIOR.
Ad. Ktller is now
located at W. H.
Butts' old stand,
and will be glad
to wait upon his
many friends.
Harry Liebe,
PRACTICAL
Watchmaker? Jeweler
All work promptly attended to,
and warranted.
Can now be found at 162 Second
street.
Prices that
Astonish You.
.Just received a fine stock of goods, -which. I am offering
at astonishingly low prices. A fine line of
DRESS GOODS, SILKS, GINGHAMS, CALICOS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES,
" " V. l c -: , 1
MENS' SUITS, BOYS' SUITS, CHILDREN'S SUITS.
Call and See.
Cord Wood.
We again have an abundant supply6f
dry fir and hard wood for immediate
delivery at the lowest rates, and hope to
be fayored with a liberal share of the
trade. ' Jos. T. Peters fe Co.
Notice.
All city warrants registered prior to
January 2, 1892, are now dne and pay
able at my office. Interest ceases after
this date. 1. 1. Bueget, City Treas.
Dated Dalles City, Aug. 1, 1894".
For Sale.
A. E. Byrkett, at White Salmon,
Wash., has a number' of pure bred reg
istered Al C. C. Jersey bulls of all ages.
Pedigree furnished on application. Ad
dress or call on A. R. Byrkett,
Hood River, Or.
Pat on Your Glasses and Look at This.
From $100 to $2,000 to loan. Apply to
Geo. W. Rowland,
113 Third St, The Dalles, Or.
PROFESSIONAL.
H.
H. RIDDELLi Attobhzy-at-Law Office
Court Street, The Dalles, Oregon.
S. B. DO FUR. FUMK MIN1R1.
UFDR, A HENEfxS ATTOBHBYS - J.I
law Rooms 42 and 43. over Post
ffice Building, Entrance on Washington Street
he Dalles. Oregon. '
l A. BENNETT, ATTORNEY AT-LAW. Of
. V. ace in Schanno'a building, np stairs. The
. Oregon.
J. B. CONDON. J. W. CONDON.
CONDON & CONDON, ATVORNEY8 AT LAW
Office on Court street, opposite the old
court house, The Dalles, Or. .. ... . .
B. S. HUNTINGTON. - H. S.WTLSON.
HUNTINGTON fc WILSON ATTOBNKTS-AT-uw
Offices, French's block over - irat Na
tional Bank. Dalles. Oregon. -
H. WILSON Attormby-at-law Rooms
French & Co.'s bans, building, Beoond
street, mm uauea, uregon.
J SUTHERLAND, M. D C. M. ; F. T. M. C.
M. C. P. and. 8. O.. Physician and Bar
(eon. Rooms 3 and 4, Chapman block.
Residence Mrs. Thornbury's, west end of Second
street.
rvR. ESHELMAN (Homeopathic; Physician
jr ana oubokon. uaais answered promptly
lay or night, city or country. Office Ho. 86 and
"(Chapman block. wtt
I)
K. O. D. DOANB PHYSICIAN AND 8CB-
8K0H. Office; rooms 5 and 6 Chapman
ii.tk. Residence: S. E. corner Court and
Fourth streets, secind door from the corner
Office hoars 9 to 12 A. M., 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 P. M
I y-SlDDALL Dbntist. Oaa given for the
.Jw painless extraction 01 teetn. aibo teeta
er on flowed aluminum plate. Rooms: blgn of
tie uolden Tooth, second Htreet.
SOCIETIES.
ASCO LODGE, NO. 15, A. F. A A. M. Meets
nrst and third Monday 01 eacn montn at 7
rvALLES ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 6.
J Meets In Masonic Hall the third Wednesday
f each montn at 7 f. M.
fODKRN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Jl ML Hood Camp w o. 69, Meets xuesaay even
ngof each week in Fraternity Hall, at 7 :30 p. m.
"COLOMBIA LODGE, NO. 5, I. O. O. F. Meets
every .Friday evening at 7 :ao o'ciocb, in
of P. hall, corner Second and Court streets.
sojourning Drotners are welcome.
3. Clouoh, Bec'y. H. A. Bills.N. G
IT'RIENDSHIP LODGE, NO". ., K. of P. Meet
A every Monday evening at 7:au o ciocb, in
tehanno's building, corner of Court and Second
streets, ttojourmng memoers are coraiaiiy iu
vited. W. L. BRAD8HAW, .
D. W.Vatjsb, K. of R. and 8. C. C.
B8EMBLY NO. 4S27, K. OF L. Meets in K
of P. hall the second and- fourth Wednes
lavs of each month at 7:80 p. m.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERENCE
UNION will meet every Friday afternoon
t 8 o'clock at the reading room. All are invited.
TJIERN LODGE. DEGREE OF HONOR. NO.
-L - 25. Meets in Fraternity Hall, Second street,
every weanesaay evening at s o ciock.
Mrs. Mamib Bbioos, C. of H.
Mrs. B. J. RCB8KLL, Financier.
rpHE DALLES LODGE No. 2, LO.O.T.-Reg-X
ular weekly meetings Friday at 8 p. M., a'
K. of P. HalL J. 8. Winzlxb, C. T.
DiMBMOBB Parish, Bec'y.
rEMPLE LODGE NO. 8, A. O. C. W. Meets
in Fraternity Hall, over Kellers, en Second
treet, Thursday evenings at 7:30.
C. F. STEPHENS,
W. S Mybrs, Financier. M. W
J AS. NESM1TH POST, No. 32, G. A. R. Meets
every Saturday at 7:80 p. m., in the K. of P.
lalL
AMERICAN RAILWAY UNION, NO. 40.
Meets second and funrth Thursdavs each
month in K. of P. hall. J. W. Rbasy,
W. H. Jonbs, Bec'y Pres.
B
OF L, E. Meets every Sunday afternoon In
the K. of P. HalL
GESANG VEREIN Meets every Sundav
- evening In the K. ot P. Hall.
BO? L, F. DIVISION, No. 167 Meets in
K. of P. Hall the first and third Wednes
lay of each month, at 7:30 p. h.
John Pashek,
IK IHB
Old Rrmotry Baildincj,
Washington Street, between Second
bet. Second and Third,
aFHau Just received the latest styles in
Suitings for Gentlemen,
and h s a large assortment of Fortlgn and Amer 1
lean Cloths, which he can finish To Order for
those that favor him.
Cleaning and Impairing a Specialty.
The Merchant Tailor,
will
SEOKTSPJI,
We have just received a large invoice of
SHOTGUNS and RIFLES,
93 Model Wincliester Shotguns
and "Take-down" Rifles,
POCKET KNIVES,
SHOTGUN SHELLS
LOADED TO ORDER.
Agents for
"Rambler" and "Courier'? Bicycles.
We are Still In It,
and You Know It.
We are selling more goods than ever,
. for the simple reason that , .
Our PRICES
We pay more for
other dealer
Consult Your Interests,
and Trade With
JOLES,
Telephone No. 20.
THE CALIFORNIA WINEHOTJSE.
- : ...
s
' AlX KINDS OF ' '' ' 5 ;
California Wines at Low Prices.
FlJEE DELIVERY TO
Call on or address CAS.
What?
Where?
EUROPEAN HOUSE,
Best Hotel in the City.
NEW and FIRST-CLASS.
MTEPIOKI
which we are prepared to Bell at prices np
to the times. Call and examine our
' We will be pleased at all times to show oat
goods. See center window for display of-
that we are offering for prices that defy
competition. -
All gun repair work executed with neat
ness and dispatch. Guns for rent. :
MAYS & CROWE
are RIGHT.
Produce than any
in The Dalles.
COLLINS & GO.
THE RELIABLE FIRM.
flJlY PART OF THE CITY.
BEC8T' The Dalles, Of.
. Hand-Corded Corsets, Health Reform Waists, .
Nursing Corsets, Misses' Waists, Children's Waists,
Shoulder Braces and Hose Supporters made to order.
' At the Pacific Corset Company's Factory, north
east of the Fair Grounds. It desired each garment
will be fitted before being finished. - Call at the fac
tory and examine oar goods, or drop a card in the
office, and our agent will call and secure your order.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
Chapman Block, The Dalles, Oregon.
I have taken 11 first prizes. '