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9utaibb, xxx"kONSOLIDATED 1882.
THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY. JANUARY 2, 1892.
NUMBER 21.
Official paper of Wasco County.
PRINTED EVERY SATURDAY
by .
John Michell, Editor and Proprietor,
moiita ni snR-jr.RTPTION.
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DUJgl. uwn - ' ' .....
Single copy su. muuui
a-Terma stril to aavane
Kn,i a. thm PottoMc at The Dalies, Or., at aeeond
um -
LIST OF STATE AMD COURT. OFFICIALS.
......S. Pennover
"'" O.W. McBride
Governor
Secretary of State,
Treasurer
Surjeriniendent of
Senator -
Congressman
SUM Trlncer
PhillipHetscnan
PuMic inatruction..li. B. McElrov
I 3. N. Dolph
J. H. Mitchell
..... B. Hermann
Frank Baker
COCSTH.
Sheriff .
Clerk
Treasurer
Commissioner . .
Assessor
Surrey or
Superintendent of
Coroner
....... : D. L.Cates
i. B. Crosse;.
Geo. Ruch
Frank Ktn&Jd
....John E. Harnett
, E. r. snarp
FnbUe School yl"?I
William Michell
ProfeaHlon&l C rda.
j-jR. H. LOGAN. . .
Physician' and Surgeon,
Ornci:
Rooms J and S in Land Offle Building
0
O. HOLL18TER, - -
Phviria.n and Snrgeon.
. " . . Rooms over Dalles National Bank.
Office hoars-It A.M. to H M., and from 2 to 4 P M
Residence West end of Third street.
JJR. S. B. WALTEB.
Phvsician and Surgeon.
Diseases of Children a speciality. Erskinsville
onermau vw., wtcgvu.
D
LLC. TAYLOR,
Physician and Surgeon.
Boom No. 1, over Font ft Wilson's, In Jackson
House, The Dalles. Or. jamu
JR. W. E. KINEHAKT,'
Phvsician and Surgeon,
Poon, 1, Chapman Block, over Nielsen's store.
Office hours 10 to 12 A . and 2 to 4, 7 to 8 P
Residence on Union Direct corner of Mitth.
T MOTH KBIil D. M. D., CM , Trinity
U . JDIVBn..7i 1VI UU.J, r. I - -
and 8, Ontario; .
r Physician and Surgeon.
Omcs Chapman B oek, rooms It and 4.
BferoBSOi Judge Thoinboi jr". Sec nd street,
brrica Hooks 10 to 12 a. n-i to 4 .x.d 7 u8 r. a
-JB.3. V. TUCJaEK,
; - Office orer French & Co.'s Bank.
WNlJtms tjxid and VltUiaed Ca
painless extracting
an for
B, O. D. DUANE,
Physician and Surgeon,
OFFICE Rooms 6 and Chapman Block.
RESIDENCE No. 2Sourth fetre.t, one block south
of court bouse. - ;
Office hours a to 12 A M, 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 P M.
J. B. OOHDOK. W. COHBCS. ,
QONDON ft CONDON,
Attorneys at Law.
Office On Court street, opposite ths id Court
House, The Dalles, Or.
A.
8. BENNETT,
AtD ney at Law,
Office in Schanno'a building, np-stair.
The Dalles -
Oregon.
yy H. WILSON,
Attorney at Law
Rooms 62 and 63, New Vogt Block,
The Dalles, -
Oregon
W. X. BOaMBAW.
gTOBY ft BRADSHAW,
Attorneys at Law.
The Dalles, Oregon.
J.
G. KOONTZ,
Real Estate,
Insurance and
Iioan .Afrent
A gents for the Scottish Union and National In
urance company of Edinburgh, Scotland, Capital
30,000,000.
Valuable Farms near the City to sell on sasy
erm. -Office
over Post Office. The Dalles, Or.
-yyji. J. ROBERTS,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor
OfBcs in Ruch's building, comer of Second and
Washington streets.
Adlrau B ic 107. Thi D alio. Or
M. HUNTINGTON ft CO,
Title, Attracts, Real Estate and fire
IN-tJ.A.N!I3.
The only abstracts of titles in Wasco County
139 SECOND STREKT, THE DALLES, OR
Thompson's Addition
DALLES CITY.
Now Ready for Sale on Easy Terms.
- Mow is ths time to buy while -
PRICES ARE LOW.
This tract ha been surveyed and platted in acre
tract with convenient streets and avenues and so
arranred that purchasers can get one 'block or sev
eral acres in a body. The Ian I is comparatively
levrj, soil excellent, water easily obtained, location
pleasant, beautiful and easy to access and Joins the
ity immediately on the east.
Title U. S. Patent. Warranty Deeds.
FOB BALE BY
Ths Dalles Land and ' Improvement Co.
For pirdculara apply at the office of the Company
Booms 7 and 8, ind Office Building, The Dalles, Or.
COME AND BEE THE PROPERTY.
THORNBURY & HUDSON,
Real Estate Agents.
Denny, Rice & Co.
Wool & Commission Merchants
610 Atlantic Ave, Boston.
f3"Caa advance made on coustgnment.
For Sale or Loaso.
CJEVENTT-FIVE feet of ground fronting on Bee
U ooa screes Tiewwra snww
.A 'pi at this office.
83000-
, A TCAB ' asrls
assay euny iwniiprw,D,.w,
f .ho cm Mi and writs, and wbo,
V IllllSI W" WOW U .1 1 TIOMIJ,
. i. mm ThrM TlniS BMtai. s
ranllMllrTi ir" i'i . .. H.I.MM1
i7,iiit fc. mm mmUm mmM aa sbon. Esrily sad oolekll
- --' I Wn but om wMlur fra Nth dUtfiM or Maty. I
alSWrb s mUUatT ni nmrm-. It. MEW
"L, sAl.in. Fall ,.mlilr ITU EE. Addf lalaoeS
3. CkUlKis'. Ism AS. Asutsawss. Msll.
BfisoellaneOTis
Qmm LIVE STOCK
o MUTUAL o
INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION
Home office Ashland, Jackson county, Or.
JHLARSEN, AGENT, THE DALLES, OR.
Will insure against all diseases or accident, orany
cause ol death or total disability, exrpt by the
cruel or careless act of toe owner.
Anv disease or accid nt which rend rs the animal
unfit for work or use is const ered toti, 1 1 rabiuty
and the full .mount of the policy w II be paia. in
surance begins lroin the date of making out noli y
Animals under ten years old can be insured for
two years.
Terms reasonable and within the reach of all own
ing valuable cuttle, horses or she- p. No insurance
taken on stock on the range
Will examine soy subject on applio t on in any part
of Eastern Oreg.in. Insurance given for three-
fourths of the value uf the animal.
Office, Second St., near the Old Mint
P. O. Box M7. J. H. LARS EN. The Dalles,
Trees! Trees! Trees!
FRUIT TREES!
Ornamental Trees,
Shade Trees and
Timber Culture Trees
Ornamental Shrubbery.
. Greenhouse Plants,
We have on hand at this date a few hundred Italian
and Petite Prunes, which we offer st reasonable
prices by the hundred.
NTHE CELEBRATED NEW PLUM.
He offer 26 cents each.
Don't be humbuirarod br MTinir il for them, for we
warrant ours to be genuine MAKIAHA.
Also, CABBAGE and TOMATO PLANTS in Large
ipplv. Send for Catalogue and prices.
Address, "
THE JEWETT NURSERIES
10se White Salmon, W.T
A. A. BB0WN
Keeps
A FULL ASSORTMENT
im m mwmt,
AND PROVISIONS,
SoBcial Prices to Cash Buyers.
Re opened at No. 1C9, Diiiia Street
First Building north of Court House,
VVtll rotnnvA nn nr ihnnt TtlnvprnriRr 1st tn
the first door east of Crandall & Burgett'e
furniture store No. 170, Second street.
1
SALOON.
DAN BAKER, Prop'r.
Near the Old Mint, Second St.,
THE DALLES,
OR.
Keeps on band the best
fc, Lipors and Cigars.
- FREE LUNCH EVfBY EVEHIHG.
N. THORNBURY.
T. A. HUDSON.
THORNBURY k HUDSON,
Me Fire, Life & Accident
INSURANCE
IhALoxiesr to ZLoaia.
on Real Estate, Chattel and Personal security.
Will attend to all kind oj Land business be
fore the U. 8. Land Office.
Rooms 7 and 8. upstairs, V. 8. Land Office building.
. THE DALLES, OREGON
Charles F. Lauer,
Proprietor of tn
econi St. Fonltr; and Fish Market
Will alwav Leep on sal
Puget Sound Fish,
Chickens, Turkeys,
.
A to, Provisions, Candies, Tobacco
and Ciirars.
Leave tout orders, as they willlreceive prompt
tention.
HENRI LKTJCK,
-Manufacturer of and dealer in
Harness and Saddlery,
Second 8t.t near Moody's Warehouse,
THE DALLES, - OREGON
t i nr&niprd to Vive Ma
sraetlan
CITY BAKERY
-AND-
Second and TJnlon Streets.
L NEWMAN. Proprietor
T. THOMPSON.
A.W. FARGBER.
THOMPSON & FARGHER,
General Blacksmiths,
Near Mint building, Second St.
Horae-SlaOdins' and General Jobbing
speeiaiTy
Price, reasonable and tn suit the timna
QPEICHINGER BROTHERS,
Wholetue una ttettui Dealm in
Tne Confeetioneiy, Nuts,
Fruits, Tsbars-o. Cigars, Etc
' Proprietors of the
QUAKtIB DAIHY,
Has. 76. 7 an 0 coood Btteet. The Dalles. Oro
PAUL KREFT,
U Fainter Ss Eous Sssorator,
TLie Dalles. Oregon.
House Paintine and Decoratlnr
speci.lty. No
interior and cheap work done: bnt irod.
work at the lowest price s
last lop
BUop Adjoining Red runt Grocery, Third street
Ml
EXCHANGE
AMILY GROCERIES
Banks.
The Dalles National Bank
OF DALLES CITY, OR.
President,.
Cashier, ...
7 1? MnnHu
u, 1. lUUUUjj
M. A. Moody
General Banking Business Transacted.
Sight Exchanges sold od
NEW YORK,
SAN FRANCISCO,
PORTLAND, OR
t Collections made on favorable terms at all sc
ilile oini.
D. P.
THOMPSON,
President.
J'S SCHENCK.
Vice-President
H. M. BEALL. Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
(Successor to)
SCHENK & BEALL. BANKERS,
TRANSACTS A REGULAR BANKING BU SSS
BUT AND SELL EXCHANGE.
COLLECTIONS CAREFULLY MADE AND
PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FuR.
DRAW ON NEW YORK, SAN FP
AND
fUKTli.UiU.
Directors
D P Thompson, T w Rpabss,
J 8 SCHBHCB. Oso RSI A Likbs.
H M Biuu.
(fih
Hlsoellan eons
S. L. YOUNG,
(Successor to E. Beck.)
ROCK-FORD
Ouick-TrainWATCHES
t - a
Unequalled
EXACTING
in
SERVICE
Used
the u.
Coart Sni
ver: in O
B. Maval Ob
aerratorT-.bY
Locomotive
Enirtneers Con.
dnrrtora an,1 other
Jewelers), with a
Railway men. Ther
jruu warranty.
-DEALER I-
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
DIAMONDS SILVERWARE, EtC.
latches. Clocks and Jewelry Repaired
AND WARRANTED.
Second. Street. THE DALLES. OR.
YOD WILL FIND $10
And more, too, saved by
purchasing your winter
supplies from
JOHN BOOTH
A new lot of Fancy Gro
ceries just been received,
which, with my usual
line of Staple Tjroods,
makes my stock the most
complete in 'this city.
' Gall and see for your
self. You will be well
treated.
n n Toixn. IBootli,
rj The Leading Grocer,
-THE
Druggists,
129 Second Street
Th Dalles. - ' - Oregon.
J. H. LABSEN,
Dealer in all kinds of
Hay, Grain and Feed,
At his old stand. Second street.
HAY AND GRAIN FOR SALE.
The highest Cash Price paid tor Sheen pelts.
H. GLENN,
Is again at his old stand and ha on hand
X 1 E.
FINEST BRAND OF
ENGLISH CEM EKT
Tanks of all sixes, from 1000 to 40,000 gallons, made
to order.
tr Contracts for all kinds of buddings
taken at the lowest Attires.
J.O. MACK.
WHOLESALE .
Liqour
FRENCH'S
Seocmd Street.
BLOCK,
. Th Dallas
EAST END SALOON,
Near the Old Mint Building, Second St.
The Dalle, Or.
Always oa bauad the
Best Wines,
Liquors,
and Cigars.
A Pleasant Evening Resort
Colombia Brewery and Imported Lager Beei
on draught.
a. assssssajs) 'jr.- mmmmmmmm m
Mil . 0-l HM are re-
V' u- it -i a.um coimii
aV Aiv JwinmSSA
1 ' AKVIltB I1VUUIIIK
Snipes lUirty
Lea dm
-w-
Dealer
TELEGRAPHIC.
To Slake Reparation.
New York, Dec. 2fr -A special to the
World Irom Washiogtou says: There is
the highest authority for the statement
that the department of ttate has received
from official sources, though imlormallj.
assures that the Chilian government vnl
make proper reparation lor tbe assault on
thesnilorsof the Baltimore at Valparaiso.
This knowledge has been communicate
to the nvv department, and as a resu
Secretary Tracy and Assistant Secretary
Seel v spent the day at tbe departmen
It was Christmas, preparing iresn orders
to the Uuitrd Siatt-s war vessels in Val
uaraiso harbor or American ports. The
statement telegraphed from Washington
of la'e in regard to the alleged mobiliza
tion of a fleet of merchant vessels, to act
as transports, has been authorittvel
denied Thi declaration was made lo
night by Assis'ant Secretary Heeley, wbf
said :
The secretary baa read these report
aod bas not regarded tbem as worth deny
log uotil the publication nt a telegram
from San Fraucit-co, statibg that Admire
Brown had chartered a Urge ocean tug,
capable of carrying several guns and ot
bei ne used in tbe transuortation nt tap
plies, etc , in cane of war with Chili,
There is absolutely do word of truth in
their report. Equally baseless is the
statement that tbe United States govern
meat is arranging to charter merchant
vessels for transport or other purposes.
I make this statement without reservation
md trust that it will Dot he misunder
stood. Let me add a broader and more
mportant declaration. There is not a
sinsrle vessel in the United States now
under orders fT Chilian waters. Inert
are two ships at present in valpiraiso
harbor, tbe lorktown ana the notion
The latter arrived there yesterday and
has been promptly ordered to Sin Fran
cit-co In a word, you may say autnori
tatively that not a tioulu stop of anv
kind is being taken by the United states
looking towards a coLDict with tbe
Chilian government."
A Settlement Noon.
Washington, Dec. 26. The early
ett'ement of tbe existing difficulties with
C ili is confidently expected by officials
here. What the nature of the settlement
will be depends entirely upon tbe govern
ment of Chili. The policy of waiting
adopted by this government for tbe reason
that the difficulties that led to tbe present
condtt on of things occurred under tbe
administration of the provisional junta or
government in Chilr which might not
represent in any degree the belief of the
people when the matters are fairly put
rfeforfl them, hnt it. tins npvpr hppn nro-
ped or conceived even that emu would
uui ue iieiu io a binci nccouniaoiy inr (lie
unfortunate and wanton attacks by the
Valparaiso mob upon tbe Baltimore's
men, resulting in the death ot two of
them That will be vigorously pressed
at tbe proper time and in a proper way.
That time has now arrived. To
day the prov sional government under
Fresideut Montt, elected since the fall
ot Balmaceda and tbe success of tbe con
gressionalis's. It has been hoped by
President Harrison and Secretary Blaine
that in the new. cabiuet minister of
foreign affairs might be found a man
wbo would not reflect views of the rad
ical element in the country, which is evi
dently bent on refus'ng to make suitable
reparation for tbe attacks upon theZfaM
morit sailore and subsequent indignities
heaped npon Minister Egan and occu
pants of the United States legation. This
hope has been encouraged by the ex
pres8nns of Minister Montt who, in all
his communications with tbe state de
partment, has given sssnrauces of the
pacific intention of tbe Chilian govern
tnenc. While it is true that these assur
ances bave apparently not been borne
nut by the action of the people and the
officials of Coili, Secretary Blaine ha
been content with tbem pending a change
of government there
The Outlaws Hanged.
Mobile, Ala , Dec. 26. Tbe artillery
detachment of tbe First regiment of
state troops left bere early fbis morning
p.q route for the bouse where tbe Si mi
party were fortified in Choctaw county.
Sheriff Gavfia, Cbnst ni as morning, sent
to Bladen Springs for a cannon. When
Sims beard of ibis preparation to blow
his stronghold to splinters, be looked at
bis woman folks and bis. heart misgave
him He began to parley with tbe
sheriff, and at 2 o'clock be said he. would
surrender if tbf posse would protect him
from mob violeuco. A meeting of tbe.
posse was beld wbicb lasted' mora than
.two hours There was great excitement
nd much diversity of opinion,' and at
hist tbe proposals of Sims was flatly re
fused ' But tbe fact ot tbe women being
in the bouse was a strong point in favor
of mercy to the inmates. The thought
of shooting with cannon into a .b6use
harboring women was so repugnant that
it overcame the wild longing for the
blood of the outlaws. So at latt the
terms o Suns were accepted. At 4:80
S ms' men laid down their arms and
came out ot the house. Tbe posse was
astonished to see that instead of seven
desperate outlaws, there were only two
men and a boy. Bob 1 nomas Savage aod
young Savage, a nephew ot Sims. Fur
women, Bob's wife and three daughters,
came out also. The men were at once
ironed, and placed in a wagon, Tbe
women were placed in a second. wagon
under a guird. and at b o'c ock the pro
cession started for Butler, tbe county seat
of Choctaw county.
THE OUTLAWS LYNCHED.
While tbe posse in charge of tbe party
were en route to Butler, a mob of
Choctaw county men overpowered the
guard and hanged tbe three men. It is
reported that another of tbe Savage bova
was hanged at tie same time. John
Savage was banged Christinas eye.
Unitary Preparation.
Washington, Deu. 24. The talk of
possible trouble with Chili, although un
ffiuial and unauthorized, has at no time
been so general as it is at present among
officers of the army and navy. The war
department is forwarding recruits in
squads ol forty or fifty, as rapidly at
possible, to till the compleiemen' of re
giments in tbe far west, and the Pacific
coast. Gun carriages are being shipped
to San Francisco in sections, and the
trims will follow at an early date. Three
ten -inch guns will probably be shipped
earlv in January. The whole force at the
Washington navy yard is at work turning
ou pn jecules. ana tne men are Kept at
work day and nieht General Scbotie'ld
has been twice summoned before tbe
cabinet und-has given it as bis opinion
that if 10,000 men are sent out of this
country it will be quite possible to fid
their places :n tbe regular army at borne
by temporary enstalmentsfrom the milita.
a certain, quota of regulars, equipped for
actual service a: tbe arziy post', to lie
called for from each state In case the
10.000 m n transMsed to Cnila should
not be enotiKh.it is reiiortfd that the
president may call for 20.000 volunteers
tor a year. Add to tnese tacts ana
rumors " I he general understtnding that
the preaidsat will insist npon immediate
and full reparation by Chili, and that
several of Spreckels' steamers in bis
Australian and Hawaiian trade have been
conditionally charted, the war talk so
current bere seems to bave some apparent
foundation.
fanle In a Theater.
London. Dec. 27 Tbe Royal theater
iu Gateshead, county Durham, was last
night the scene of a frightful panic, in
which, according to the reports received,
at least ten petsons were killed outright
and inacy injured. The sight of a small
blaze caused by a man dropping a light
ed match on the sawdust which covered
the floor, caused one woman to start tbe
cry of "Fire." Immediately there was a
wild rush for the doors, which, owing to
the savage rush, became so blockaded that
only a few succeeded in setting out. The
ataircass leaaing from tne gallery also
lecame blockaded. A check taker, who
attempted to restrain the crowd, was
crushed to death under foot. When the
panic subsided the Doilies of nine children
whose lives had been literally crushed
out of tbem, were found lying on the
staircase. A constable, who came to
assist in the work of rescue, in dragging
out a body among tbe struggling people,
discovered it was tbe body of bis own sun
Tbe attraction for the evening was the
pantomime "Alladin." Tbe theater was
literally packed. The shout ot -Fire"
was raised at 10:30 o'clock, and lustsntly
there was a aread confusion, in which,
aboye all, was beard the shrieks of
women, many of whom fainted. The
lessee of the bouse, immediately stepping
on the stage, shouted to the audience to
remain seated assuring tbem there was
no real danger. Mativ others attempted
to restrain the mad rot-lies. Most of
those on the first floor escaped. It was a
sudden bend in the gallery staircase
wbicb caused the tearful jam. The
people wbo bad fallen and who were
lying in heaps, screaming and groaning,
were trampled upon.
A MASS OF WRITHING HUMAN BEINGS
At last so many sirup-gling people bad
fallen that all passage for exit was ef
fectually blocked by Hie mass of writhing
human beings, and those still remaining
on tbetr feet were loroed to seen otber
means of escape. . Tbe occasion wis
made donbly memorable by several acts
of heroism. One man, wbo occupied a
gallery seat, jumped from the gallery
ratlings to tbe balcony below, and slid
thence to tbe stage, all the time holding
a child in his teeth. Other men rescued
several women in a similar manner. In
tbe treanwbile tbe fire was easily
quenched. The police sought medical
aid, aod assisted in extricating the vic
tims from the staircase, a matter of the
utmost difficulty. One child, after call
tog out piteous! v, "Save me, save me,'
died before it could be reached. The
news of tbe disaster spread rapidly,
and soon thousands of frantic people
were rushing to the scene to ascertain tbe
ate of relatives or friends. Wit bin a
few hours all the dead were identified.
With tbe exception of one, all were be-
weeo tbe'ages of 13 and 16 The mem
bers of tbe company escaped in their
costumes, and when they returned to
tbeir dressing-rooms, found they bad
been robbed of their ordinary clothing.
The lessee of the theater announces be
will give tbe proceeds of tbe perform
aoce to the bereaved and close tbe
thea'er pending an inquiry.
Waiting; Abint Over.
Washington, Dec. 24. It is stated
semi officially that the patience of the
aduinistratinn is nearly exhausted as de
velopments in tbe Chilian situation seem
o indicate a determination on tbe part of
Chili to defy tbe United States. To sub
mit to such a course will inevitably mt-
ject tbe president and bis advisers to tbe
cbarge.at borne ol trifling, and will eu
courage more serious manifestations of
isrespcct abroad. Ibis American view
the case secretary Blaine is now at
work on. When iris finished tbe presi
dent will make it a part of a special
message to congress, and besides this will
present such a strong case against Chili
that congress can take but one iew of it.
Tbe letters and telegrams upon which the
United States bases its claim will he
published Tbe president will hold tbat
the respect. due the Unit.d Slates, war
rants very prompt and decided action.
There is no doubt among foreign legations
bere wo use opinions are ot any conse
quence, that the Linitea states must nolo
Chili responsible lor the violence of its
mob. or fall to perform its duty under
international stipulations. This is known
to be the view of the English, French
Spanish and Russian representatives, and
this sentiment has great! strengthened
tbe president in tbe course be intends
taking.
Insane Asylum Fire.
Pontiac, Mich., Dec. 26. Fire was
iscovered in tbe north wing of the
Eastern Michigan insane asylum at 11
o'clock this morning. Tbe flames spread
rapidly and with tbe limited "facilities at
band tbe bremen were powerless. Fit-
teen minutes after tbe nrst alarm was
sounded tbe occupants of tbe wing, 600
women, were turned loose. Screaming
frantically with tenor, tbe maniacs
surged through tbe corridors, where the
nir was already nlied with smoKe. the
flames were visible through it all, and
tbe sight filled tbe demented creatures
with terror. Dome ran like wild animals,
trampling their slower companions in
tbeir mad efforts to escape. Others, par
ly zed with fear, stood rooted to tbe spot.
with tbeir eyes staring borribly into tbe
roaring fire. The attendants performed
deeds of heroism io tbeir endeavors to
rescue tbe helpless, ra-.hmg hither and
hither, dragging the hesitating ones
from tbe room. Tbey drove the insane
women into tbe open air. When some
were once upon (be outside, tbey would
break and rush for the building again.
IynrhiBK Coatinaes.
Shplita, Miss., Dec. 27. Tbe lynch
ing still goes on. Two more victims.
John Sims, tbe brother of Bob, aud
Mosley, a nephew, were both banged last
oitrht. The lynchers are io hot pursuit
ol a negro wbo was with tbe Sims on tbe
ntght of massacre, tbey bave Durnea
Bub Sims' dwelling, corn crib and all the
boa.-es on tne p'ace, and killed eveiy
thing to be found on the place except the
family aod tbey escaped to a neighbor s
place The Sims family say they are
going lo leave the country, lbe crjwd
continues to enlarge, and is fully QUO
strong, hunting for Neil Sims. It is re
ported that be has together ahont forty
men ana intends to nnrn up womaca
Hill to morrow. The bodies ot Bob Sims
and one of the Savages have been cut
down and thrown over into the grave
yard. John Savage, who ' was fiist
yncbed, is stilt hanging.
Dlsastreos sTire in Boston,
Boston, Dec. 27 Tbe most disss' rous
fire' which has visited this city since
Thanksgiving dav of 1889, occurred to-
nigbt, burning tbe brick building, 133
141 Federal street, and damaging it to
the extent of $125,000. The building
was occupied by Parker, Hoinn-s & Os
aud Hosmer, Ceding & C-., whose com
bine.d loss is estimated at $326,000. Fire
man Loughland tell from tbe second
story, sustaining latal injuries several
other firemen were slightly injured. Tbe
cause of tbe fire is unknown.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
From Saturday's Daily.
The first sleigh of the season was on
streets to-day.
the
Major Downs, of the Pendleton Tribune,
gave us a pleasant call this afternoon.
Our merchants report better sales during
this Christmas than for many years past.
Uen. Jas. A. Varney, who has lately re'
moved to Oakland, speut Christinas day in
the city.
Snow fell to the depth of about six inches
yesterday, and Christmas came with its
proper adjuncts.
Jiiven the justice courts are enjoying a
recess during the holidays, and very little
business is being trasacted.
Yesterday was generally observed by our
citizens, minsters, editors, merchants, me
chanics and laborers as a holiday.
There is a case of diphtheria io Golden
dale, and aa diseases usually become epi
demic in that vicinity it is well for visitors
to beware.
It is iu order to-day to clean sidewalks,
aod, although this may destroy the fun of
the small boy, it will be very cooyenient
foi pedestrians.
Tee chief of the Warm Springs Indians,
of a-former era, Nena Pratt, is in the city,
He la a hale looking fellow, and is good for
a number of years yet.
The compliments of the season the editor
has received in many instances, and we
take this, occasion to extend our thanks to
our many kind friends.
The officers of Wasco Lodge, A. F. and
A. M. will be installed at- Masonic Hall
Monday evening, December 28th, at 8
o'clock. See notice elsewhere.
We learn front nn exchange tbat the first
staif-plate was discovered in 1830. It is
not necessary to inform our readers that
stealing wss known long before this date.
From a cotempoiary we learn, in its edi
tonal column, that "the play is done, the
cortain falls." We hope to hear something
from this result tbat will be beneficial to
the people in general.
Mr. L. G. Randall, special agent of the
G. L. O. Interior Department, will be in
the city to-morrow. Mr. Randall's object
is to look after the interests of the land
offices and otber matters connected with the
government.
The Christmass tree in tbe A. O. U. W.
hall Thursday evening was attended by
members and their friends. Everyone
present received some gift, and all departed
well pleased with the entertainment. Aa
Santa Clans, Paul Ereft was Bimply superb.
An alarm of fire was sounded about half-
past 10 this morning, which proceeded from
the frame public school bouse; but the
.flames were quenched in their incipiency.
although the tire department was quickly
on the scene.
Four hoboes and one "drunk" fouud their
way into the city jail last night. It was
not a good way to sperd Christmas night;
but the force of circumstances were against
tbem, and they took matters in a philo
sophical light.
Dufur Dispatch: The Dufur Water Com
pany s pump was idle several days this
week, owing to a b oken cylinder rod, and
it was repaired by Messrs. Carmichael and
Anderson, but Warren claims all the credit
because he hlowed the bellows and gave
advice. Gas is useful!
Our co temporary, the Goldendale Senti
nel, says: "We believe there's more sneez
ing to the square inch in Klickitat valley
during the 'open' weather than you'll find
elsewhere." Some of our neighbors should
come over to The Dalles, and enjoy the par
adise of a climate, experienced nowhere in
Oregon.
For tbe first time for over a quarter of a
century midnight mass was not celebrated
at St, Peter's Catholic church, and because
our city hoodlums created such a disturb
ance last year that the priest considered it
not advisable to bave any services. This is
a sorry commentary npon the habits of our
young people. ' .
Tbe union Christmas tree at th6 coort
house Thursday evening was attended by a
large concourse of people, and every child
of the' three 'schools was properly remem
bered on the occasion, aod even some of tbe
older persons. A very entertaining pro
gramme of literary exercises was rehearsed
before the trees were denuded of tbeir gifts.
Eugene Guard: Ad old-fashioned gourd,
over 300 years old, the property of the Hon.
Eben Stewart.can be seen hanging from the
wooden mantle in "the Old Log Cabin.'
Ic has been in the Stewart family over 160
years, Grandpa Stewart having brought it
over the plains 40 years ago, and it is now
' being displayed in S. H. Fnendly'a window.
There are evidently some smitten with
the tender passion from the following Jrom
the Dufur Dispatch of yesterday: "When
you go to see her Sunday evening, go with
affection in your heart, perfection in your
manners' and confection in your pockets."
They have it bad at Dufur, and some rem
edy should be applied immediately.
W. W. Statesman: Tbe high wind on
Tuesday night raised old Kick; tbe electric
lights went out about 8 o'clock through the
wires croasiug and becoming entangled.
Professor Bell, the weather observer, is in a
fix for the high wind broke the cable of his
anomoter; previous to that it registered
the wind up to thirty-six miles an hour.
He says it is as bad as bis thermometer
freezing and then bursting, for after it
broke be could not tell what force the wind
had, but thirty-six miles per hour is very
satisfactory anyhow. J. he streets were
strewn with branches of trees but we have
cot beard of any damage having been done
Accordiog to reports made to the Oregon
weather bureau, 15.000,000 bushels of
wheat were raised in Oregon this last year,
Clatsop county claims an average of 36.8
buahels to tbe acre, Wasco only 11.7, Linn's
average is given as 22.4 and the total
acreage 44 9l'2, making the total yield
about 1,000,000 bushels. Tillamook county
only bas 21 acres in cultivation. Clatsop
county has 180. Umatilla takes the lead
with 87.216. The showing is a good one.
As the reports made are only estimates in
most cases, compiled though from about
3000 sources, it is difficult to tell bow re
liable tbey are, but probably as tesponsible
as those of any state.
From Monday's Daily.
Mr. W. J. Eschenhaugh, of Portland,
was in the city Saturday.
Trains were blockaded in the Blue moun
tains yesteiday by reason of snow.
Miss Gertrude French i spending the
holidsys with ber parents in this city.
Tbe holiday trade of our merchants has
been better than for mapy years previously.
Mr. Chas. Michelbaoh, of Taconia, is in
the city. He is an important witness in the
suit now before a referee regarding title to
the Michelbach property, about a mile west
of the city.
Mr. Geo. Marshall and Mr. Bert Daly
are spending the holidays with Mrs. A. M
Williams in this city.
The hills are yet white with the mantle
of winter; but the streets of the city are in
a most deplorable condition.
Miss Jennnette Williams arrived borne
last Thursday, and will spend the holiday
with ber mo her id this citj.
Miss Carrie Davenport, who has been
spending the Christmas holiday with her
parents at Mosier, returned to the etty yeB
terday.
Our weather for Christmas has been all
that could be desired. A clear atmosphere,
with sufficient frost to purify it of malarial
influences.
Saturday night the elements were at war
in this portion of the American continent,
and the wind blew a hurricane and tbe rain
fell in torrents.
The weat-bonnd passenger train did not
pass through The Dalles yesterday until 4
P. M. We presume the delay was caused
by wash-outs on the mountain division:
Mr H. Herbring went to Sprague,
Wash., yesterday. On Christmas day one
ot his store buildings was burned, and he
made tbe trip to investigate the matter.
The following officers were elected last
Friday evening by Columbia Lodge, No. 5,
I. O O. F; A. Larsen, N. G; G. A. Phir
man, V. G.; H. Ciough, secr'y; H. C.
Nielsen, treas.
In our report of the drawing for prizes nt
E. JacoHsea & Co's store, an error was made
by us. The number which drew the shav
ing set should have been No. 81B, instead
of No. 316.
New pipes are being laid from the reser
voir to blutt residents, and yery soon the
Academy spring, which, according to the
deed on record, is the property of the peo
ple, will no longer furnish a supply to water
consumers.
Three boats have been plying on Snake
river carrying out the grain from tbe Asotin
country. The channel of the npper Snake
was improved last summer, ana. now the
people are reaping the benefit by getting
their erain out in season.
.The following officers were elected by
Wasco Lodge, No. 15, A. F. and A. M. for
the ensuing year: Geo. C Biakeney, W.
M.; D. L. Gates, S. V.; H. Clougb, J. W.;
O. D. Doane, sec'y; Geo. A. J,iebe, treas.;
R. D. Closter, tyler.
The new pipes necessary to be laid
through the streets of the city is a complete
endorsement of what the Times Mountain
eer said over a year ago, that $50,000 for
the old plant of the water company was a
most exhorbitant price.
There are 403 prisoners confined in tbe
Walla Walla penitentiary. Of this lot 100
were sent from Tacoma. All of them since
the close of brick making are idle. When
the machiuery is ready 200 will be em
ployed in the jute mill. The rest will be
put to work on the brick yard, Albertson
with tbem.
La Grande (Jazetlc: batisfactory evidence
tiao now come to light to show conclusively
that Wm. Ashmead skipped the country
for the purpose of defrauding creditors. He
sold property which he had previously
mortgaged and entered into other transac
tions that were not on the square, and his
sadden disappearance is now fully accounted
for.
Uoion Republican: Oa Tuesday night
about 7 o'clock Mr. EJis, agent at the de
pot, started out of the offije and met a
man wbo asked if he was the operator.
When told that, he was the man said be
wanted to send a message. Just then Mr.
Ellis saw another man behind h'.m masked
and he quickly backed into the door and
slammed it shut .with a spring lock. No
more was seen of the foot pads.
A beroic example of woman's bravery was
exhibited to-day,wben a runaway team tear
ingdown the street at a fearfnl speed, was
stopped by a young lady wading out into
the muck and mire of the street and com
pelling a halt to the frightened steeds. In
Oregon we have heroines equal to those of
any country, and the Maid of Saragossa, or
Jean d'Arc, can be equalled by girls of
Tbe Dalles.
Fossil Journal: Last Friday Hugh Wil
son a residence at Waldron was burned to
the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trent
were living in it. Mrs. Trent was alone at
the time and after getting out a bed and
three trunks, one of which- belonged to Mr.
Wilson, she started to Mr. Brown's but
met her husband and Mr. Helms, who had
seen the fire from a distance and were
hastening to it. When, they amyed Mr.
Wilson's trunk and contents were destroyed
and the others injured.
On Tueeday evening the Mic-mac whist
club held" its fourth meeting with Mr. and
Mrs. Judd Fish. A yery enjoyable time
was had. The first prize was won by Mrs.
Fred Houghton and tbe bcoby by Mrs.
Waters. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Judd Fish. Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Wil
son, Mr. and Mrs. V m. locbbead, Mr. and
Mrs. A. MacLeod, Mr. and Mrs. H. M.
Beall, Mr aod Mrs. Chas. Hilton, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Houghton, Mrs. W. S. Myers,
Mrs. Waters, Dr. Eshelman.
Localizer: The land along tbe Coluu.bia
liver is most ail taken and settlements are
being made from Rock Island down wher
ever ten or twenty acres of bottom land
can be had. MaBy of these claims will be
set out in orchards and vineyards. The
climate is similar to that of "Weuatcbee,
but something less in altitude. There are
several small streams putting into the
Columbia that will afford irrigation for
these fruit farms. There is little doubt
that grapes and peaches will grow to great
perfection along the Columbia.
Ashland Record: James Poole, of Can-
vonvilles, has been sentenced to tbe peni
tentiary for one year for collecting $10 from
the county for a coyote scalp that was a
dog's scalp. Twelve years ago he killed
Jas. O'Neill and fled to Idaho, where he
served a term in the pea for cattle stealing.
Last year be was brought back to Douglas
county and convicted of manslaughter, but
the supreme court knocked it oat on a tech
nicality. The crime being so old it was
never brought up again. Poole's two
brothers are now in the Oregon pen for
stock stealing. They are a hard family.
The custom of nailing a horse shoe over a
door of a house or other building as a pro
tection against evil spirits and as an assur
ance of good lnck is widely over the United
States and England. It also flourishes'
among tbe Teutonic and Scandinavian races.
and bas been recognised as far east as Hin
dostan. The horse shoe unites within itself
three lucky elements it is crescent shaped,
it has been, or is to be connected with a
horse, aod is made of iron. Popular super
stition bas for ags endowed iron with pro
tecting powers. The Romans are known to
have driven nails iuto the doors and walls
of their bouses as antidote or as a preventa
tive ol tne plague, the Arab who is over
taken by a simoon in the desert seeks to
propitiate the Jinus by sbriekiug: "Iron!
Iron!" Since time the Scandinavians bave
sought the river spirit, Neckaw, by sticking
an open knife in the bottom of the boat, or
driving a nail in tbe majt or oars. In tbe
mythology of England tbe horse shoe has
always been .considered a "luck bringer."
From Tuesday's Daily.
Rain in copious quantities.
Miss Gertrude Meyer is spending the
week in Portland.
In places to cross the streets
would be very deeirable.
ferry
Mr. S. L. Young left on t'uc evening train
yesterday on a short visit in Portland.
Mrs. P. E. Michell and daughter Ursa
left ou the uoon train to-day on a visit to
Columbus, VVaah.
Miss S G. Krehbel an 1 Miss U J. Slutz
of the Wasco Independent Academy, are
visiting in Portland.
Piaster Curl and alias INeliie lucker are
spending the holidays with their father, Dr,
fucker, in this city.
Master Ray Logan, of uishop Scott Acad
emy, foitland, is spending the holidays
with his father ia this city.
Chiuooc winds prevailed last nig lit, and
this morning the snow had nearly all dia
appeared, and the gentlu lain was falling
copiously.
Last evening a public installation was
held by Wasco Lodge, No. 15, A. F. and
M., and was attended by Masons and
their families.
There aro 124,000 (beep in Umatilla
county, and the stock inspector say they
are in good condition regarding scab aod
otber diseases.
Fossil Journal: Four inches of snow now
lies on our streets; 'tis one day cold.another
warm; we are again launched ou that cle
ment of surprises an Eistern Oregon win
ter.
Mr. Arthur Kennedy was a passenger ou
tbe noon train tor Arlington, vvhercjie will
take cbarge of the mechanical department
of the new paper which will be issued in a
few weeks.
Toe party given by Friendship LoJge,
No. 9, K. of P., last evening was lamely
attended, and was decided to be one of the
most enjoyable social gatherings eyer held
in The Dalles.
Among our visitors to-day was Dr. M. D.
Morgan, wbo has recently located at Hood
River in the practice of his profession. He
is from Mississippi.and is perfectly charjned
with our climate.
We received a call to-day from Mr. Geo.
Herbert, the popular proprietor of the Hood
River hotel. He reports the prosperous
town on the banks of the Columbia aa en
joying delightful winter weather.
The front wU of .the FitzGerald brick
building on Second street, which was great
ly damaged by the tiro of September 2d,
fell down Lift night during the violent wind
storm. It was badly cracked by tbe con
flagration and rendered unsafe.
Grant County News: During a blinding
suowetortn on tbe mouueain last Sabbath
the Monument stage driver lost his way,
aud wandered about for a few hours before
finding the road. Even then he was com
pelled to come in afoot, and hunted bis
wagon tne next day.
We have a piece of the $50,000 pipes of
the old water company, and which has
lately been replaced by new mains.' This
was the dearest purchase ever made by
Dalles City, and is generally conceded such
now by those who, a year ago, were very
anxious for the purchase.
Moro Observer: On Wednesday the tele
phone line reached this place and tbe wire
was attached to Moore Brothers' building
in which the Moro office will be located.
Mr. Massiker, the contractor, has been
working fititbfully so as to complete tbe job
within tbe time specified in tbe contract.
It is expected the line will be in operation
in a few days. 4
One solitary, lonesome, inebriated indi
vidual occupied the city jail last night, and
this morning very complacently reimbursed
tbe city treasury to the amount of $10 and
departed on bia way. He has been before
the city recorder on former occasions, and
it is to be hoped he will make his visits less
frequent.
Notwithstanding tbe hilarionsness' of the
holidays tbe police and justice courts are
very quiet. In making the rounds to-day
nothing of importance could ' be learned
with which to "point a moral or adorn a
tale." Fverything qu et and peaceful, and
there appeared to be nothing-to mar the
harmony of the nsual social relations.
Moro Observer: The new telephone line
played sad bayoo with Mr. K. Guthrie s
buggy on Tuesday last. He was on his way
to The Dalles and when be got near De
Moss Springs the telephone wire Jerked
loose from one of the poles and scared his
team, with the result that one of the wheels
of his bnegy was broken aod he had to
proceed on bis journey in a borrowed con
veyance. Mr. August Buchler was the fortunate
winner of the celebrated painting of The
Dalles, executed by Mr. Chris. Kisele, the
German artist, whose reputation is well
known all over the coast, As this is a cor
rect picture of The Dalles before the fire of
September 21 last, it is very valuable, as
seventeen blocks, and some of tbe hand
somest, were completely destroyed. The
painting was purchased by the gesang verein,
and by them raffled off on Christmas day.
Grant County News: From the number of
scalawags and refugees from juatico that
bave left Grant county between the light of
two day during the past few months our
neighbors sre liable to form a bad opinion
of the penple over in these parts. Organ
peddlers, sewing machine agenta, pieachera.
lawyers, horse thieves, etc., from Grant
county, have excited the comment uf people
in other places. In one sense the fact of
tbem having gone is a 'credit to us as a
county, for it shows tbat they have some
what of a fear of our courts of justice, and
that tbe good people are crowding tbem.
Fossil Journal: Quite a crowd turned
out to the ciphering match in the school
house Friday night. The scholars acquitted
themselves very creditably though they
were outclassed by the few outsiders who
took part in the competition. We hope
that Friday's meeting will not be the last
of the kind. Such competitions spur the
children on to greater exertions, and btaide
afford enjoyment to all who take part, and
to onlookers as well. As it is a long time
since an old-time spelling bee was held in
town, the school management might arrange
to bave a spelling match as the second in
their series of educational contests.
The Hew DeaL
Albany Berald.
Some additional facts concerning the
future plans -of the Oregon Pacifio railroad
bave been learned from a reliable source,
which will be of interest to the public,
This is to the effect tbat the compromise of
the New York bondholder upon a plan of "
action has been fully agreed upon. Colonel
Hogg is to beVetained as the. president of
the road, while Mr. Blair and his friends
will remain the managers and have a voice
in the policy of the road tn the matter ot
construction eastwsrd which they have not
heretofore had. The formal sale of the
road will be made in January next at the
date fixed, after which the new regime will
take effect. The war among the bond
holders has all been settled and it is stated
that they will unite their energies during
the next year tor the construction of the
road toward an eastern connection. Next
Bumtncr, according to the present outlook,
it will.be on a basis for its permanent prose
cution to its final completion, an accom
plishment which the p-ople of Albany and
tbe whole state have hoped to see realized.
Goldeudale Sentinel: The fruit-growers of
Klickitat county met at Columbus as per
announcement last Wednesday and suc
ceeded in perfecting an oreanizstion. Tbe
following officers of the association were
chosen: Jas. Coffield.presjdent; Win. Hick
inbothem, vice president; John Konig, sec
retary Ind treasurer; J. W. Gillenwator,
corresponding secretsry; D. Jordan, Her
bert Trask, S. H.. Miller, A. Halbert and
James Wheelhouse, executive committee;
V. W. Ames, Jas. Wheelhouse and J. W.
Gilicnwater were appointed as committee
to drafr constitution and by-laws for the
government of the association. The objects
of the association secini to be to make a
unitei effort to destroy fruit peats aod to
advance the fruit business ia Klickitat
county. Commissioner Ueynor Keis, of
Vancouver, was present and spoko upon
matters pertinout to the objects for which
the assembly was called the consideration
of the fruit-pest question. The association
djourncd to meet on the 23J inst.
(Wednesday) at the same place at 10
o'clock.
It now appears that the greater number
of the letters written to the London Times,
displaying so bitter a tone toward the
United States government and its repre- '
aeotatives, were written by a woman, and
not by the boastful correspondent Thomp
son. 1 he real author, it seems, was Ldy
Jordan, wife of Deputy JordanvatS-ntisgo,
and yet, during all that time Thompson
was claiming that tbey were his effusions.
Recently British Minister Kennedy received
a business visit from Egsn. News of this
reaching Thompson's ear, he wrote a letter
to Kennedy inquiring what right Ean had
to visit him and by what right he was per
mitted to eater the British legation. Min
ister Kennedy sent a reply to this impudent
letter asking iu . no measured terms what
right Thompson bad to designate the Brit
ish legation's visitors. Thereupon Thomp
son promptly apologized for bia impudence.
Harney Times: Malheur City, in Malheur
county, is doubtless the best town, morally
speaking, in the state. We paid that town
a short visit- recently and were surprised to
find a thriving little village away up on the
side of a mountain, supporting four dry
goods stores, all of which wero doing a fair
business; a school that is second to none in
the country. Tne teacher, Prof. Hoseason,
a gentleman holding a state certificate and
who has taught in Baker county for many
years, told us that he bad pupils from Baker
City attending hi school But that which
was most astouithing ia tbe fsct tbatthe town
bss no saloon. Ic is in the center of an old
mining district and was founded originally
as a mining camp, vet is inhabited bv a
people wbo do not indulge in intoxicants
and therefore the existonna of a saloon '
there is impracticable. Altogether we
found tbe people of this little city to be in- -
dustrious, sociable and above all highly
moral in eyery respect. Long live the little
mountain town.
A Swedish newspaper, tbe Ostgoten, takes
a somewhat novel and striking view of tho
emigration question. It says that during
the past ten years 375.000 persona have left
Sweden as emigrants. The education of
each of these persons cost at least a thous
and crowns, about $270, making about
$101,250,000 in all, and as they migrated
when tbey became old enough to turn their
education to account aod return some ser
vice to the country, the money spent on
tbeir educatioa was a dead loss to Sweden,
from a national point of view. But looked
at from our point of view it means a clear
gain of about just so muck money to tl is
country. We get the fruit without the
cultivation. It ought to solace the Swedes
to reflect that thus there is no actual waste
in the wot Id.
Democrat: Last Mouday J. F. Hill, a
young man, left-Albany forthe Santians
mines. He started from Gatesville alona
on Tuesday morning. Parties coming in
Wednesday saw bis tracks, where at cer
tain place be had turned to the right, evi
dently seeking a shorter route. In coming
out be had saved about an bour by a shorter
cut, turning to the right. Had be turned
to the left he would have reached the
mines; but tbe right track in going in
would lead him entirely away .from every
thing. When a man left there Thursday he
bad not arrived, and was undoubtedly lost.
He wss a brother of J. M. Hill, recently
arrested for peijury, and is well spoken of.
Democrat: Last evening at 6 o'clock tbe
spirit of one of Baker City's well known
and highly respected citizens, Mr, U, Boyn
ton, took iu flight to the great beyond.
The deceased was drawn on the petit jury
at the term of circuit court which closed on
Saturday last aud his death resulted from a
evere cold contracted from exposure while
in the discharge of his duties. He was only
ill a few days and his death was sudden,
passing away without a struggle, and in
fact he had been dead for a short time be
fore parties in ths room were aware that life
had fled. Tbe deceased was aged about 70
years and leave a wife and son to mourn
his loss.
We have in this country twenty persons
to the square mile. Frauoe has over 200,
Great Britain and Ireland 320, the Nether
lands 300, Belgium 500. If we had 200
people to the square mile our population
would be 720,000,000. If the same aa
Great Britain and Ireland, 1,152.000,000.
If the same as Belgium, 1,800,000.000. If
we had 100 person to the square mile, our
total population would be 360.000,000. Ii
our natural increase continues in the future
as great as in the past, and we bave the
same average increase from immigration, it
will require until the year 2000 to reach a
population of even 100 to the square mile.
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