The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1889-12-07
To The People Of The DaIles,

tHE DALLES, Lee. D, 1859.
EDITOR TINEs-MoUSrANKER:
By observations regarding the growth Of
towns surrounding US, find that there is a
certain cause which creates this result.
We, with bountiful and pretty surround
ings, had this past summer good and SUBJ
stantIal growth in some respects, caused oy
few energetic citizens taking their money
(which they made here) and building fine
business blocks, planting large orchards, etc.
With pleasure can say that we kept pace
with most of our sister towns. But is is
necessary to continue this prosperous
growth in order to retain the lead we have
of rival cities. It Is not denied that we
have equal, in fact, superior inducements
for immigration. All that is required Is to
attract their attention to US.
My dear friends and citizens, right here,
let me impress ON you that the cause of
those cities growing 30 rapidly is, that
united, good and eDterprising feeling is ex-
tended towards those intending to locate
among them. Although towns of small
population, but possessed of a laudabe am
bition toward getting people interested in
their welfare, financially and socially, which
haye heretofore been wanting in our com.
munIty sufficiently to cause the MAN stream
of westward bound settlers to come and
stay. Build up new and promising homes,
which receive the admiration of thousands
who came to our state the last few years,
and you will realize an equal and salts
factory benefit OF your Investment to induce
people to come to The Dalles. We, who
have lived at The Dalles for years, should
build up city second to none on the Pa.
clfic coast, as we possess the facilities and
advantages, and then invite those with suf-
fcient means to come and build new homes
and follow profitable business vocations.
Tney would be willing to exchange their
blizzard swept wastes for this land of
abundance. Therefore 1 suggest that an
immigration Bureau be established for the
above mentioned purposes, and to stimulate
the growth of a steady and industrious
population in our magnificent climate, and
that we extend the hand of welcome to all
who may come. =. H. A.
The Result of the Fair.
Many times it has been asked, How much
has the Catholic fair realized? Some guessed
an enormously high figure, while the esti-
mate of others was too low. Now that all
principal returns OF receipts are in, and
mostly all expenses paid, l make the fol-
lowing statement to all concerned:
Mrs. T. Baldwin's table. No !, S943, 80;
Mrs.. P. j. Nichols, No. 2. $ll45; Miss E.
FItzGeralds, No. 3, S277 80; supper table,
$lOO; door receipts, S20l.95. Total, So
667,75; expenses, Sla3,75. Balance re-
ceipts, $2534. So then our fair has been
success-a grand success. Wherever it is
known our town will he admired for its lib
erallty, and for its confidence in itself. For
what city of its size would, in the only hard
year the country has had in the memory of
man. spend SO freely money for the construc
tinn Of Il church.
I also avail myself of this opportunity to
express my heartfelt gratitude to all for the
generous support they have given our fair.
An especial claim on our gratitude have Mr..
Max Vogt and Mrs. Chapman who sener.
ously attended to hall expenses. 1 owe
especial thanks to our merchants who gave
so liberal donations, and to Mrs. T. Bald
win, Mrs. z. j. Nichols, Miss E. FitzGer-
aid as managers of the tables, and for their
most faithful helpers. and to the ladies who
undertook the difficult task of running the
dining room. ! extend the sentiments of
my gratitude to all those who did any work
in connection with the fair for having done
their work we'll and at most liberal rates.
My thanks are not of much weight, but I
sincerely hope that God will bless all who
have helped US in this work.
Respectfully,
A. BRoNsGEEsT.