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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

WOuldu+t Re ''Scooped" Even In Death.
There is, there ever has been, and
most likely always will be feeling of
antagonism between morning and even
ing papers, and it is a fact that, even
when both papers are the property of
one person or company, the forces en-
ployed will exert themselves to their ut
most to get a scoop" ON each other.
The news was received one day that the
editor of great morning daily had com
mitted suicide. The report came in such
a manner that the city editor of an after
noon sheet felt it advisable to send re-
porter and get at the truth Of the mat
ter. The reporter learned, of course,
on his arrival at the morning paper of
fee that he was working on a false
rumor, but he thought it would be a
good scheme to interview the editor and
see what he had to say regarding the re-
port.
He entered his room and saw the sup
posed suicide seated at his desk. When
he had explained his mission the editor
snapped out vehemently, "Well, do
look like man who has committed sui
cider The reporter was obliged to de-
clare that he looked very little like a
dead man, whereupon the editor roared
out, '+And if had committed suicide do
You think would be fool enough to do
1t IN time for an evening paper?''- Chica-
90 Herald
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
An IlIuminated Fonnta,n.

The apparatus employed in the electric
fountain in Lincoln park, Chicago, is
quite simple. A number of arc lamps
with horizontal carbons and each provid-
ed with parabolic reflector are located
IN vault or cavern beneath the fountain
pool. Openings covered by plate glass
and inclosed by brick spouts, permit of
the upward projection of the light into
the streams of water and spray. By
means of colored glass slides interposed
between the lamp and the lower open
ngs IN the spouts great variety of beau
tiful combination effects are secured
Western Electrician.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
FULL or PERIL.
An Agontzfng Adventure in q Gold Mine
Shaft That Scared Two Men.

Shaft That Scared Two Men.
About as tight place as ever got
into, said g. Comstock miner, was some
years ago at the. old Empire shaft, Gold
Hill. Myself and another man were
down in the shaft for the purpose of
trimming it up, as the swelling ground
was squeezing the sides and it was a
good deal out of shape.
We were not on g. cage, but simply on
a platform of pianks, with ropes going
up from the corners to the main cable,
which was of hemp. When we reached
tight place in the shaft we stopped and
trimmed out the guides, then went on
till another such place was reached.
At one point. having given the signal
to lower, we went down some distance,
when we finally stuck. We reached for
the bell rope to give the signal to stop.
but we found thar it had wound round a
nail some distance above, and we could
not use it. The engineer knew nothing
of our trouble, and continued to lower
away. There was no station near, and
on all sides rose the smooth walls of the
shaft, leaving us suspended over the
horrible chasm.
Down upon us came the heavy cable.
We feared every moment that the plat
form would turn over or would be press
ed through the tight place and drop from
under us. All we could do was to get
hold of the cable and keep the coils of it
under our feet as it came down. Should
the platform turn over or drop from un-
der us we might be able to save our lives
by hanging on to the cable.
We shouted up the shaft till we were
hoarse, but no one heard our cries, and
steadily down came the cable, causing
Us great trouble to keep on top of its
coils. We felt that the great weight
must soon start the platform, when both
would most likely be hurled to the bot
tom of the shaft.
Finally, to our great relief, the cable
ceased to descend. For long time we
waited in suspense, not knowing what
would be the next move of those above.
AT last, however, we heard the voice of
man shouting down to us from the
nearest station above. We explained
our perilous position in a few words,
and at length the great cable began to
crawl slowly up the shaft again. Still,
being afraid the platform would give
way, we were obliged to keep hold of
the rope and dance about ON the coils as
they unwound.
1t was tedious business, and was all
the time the matter of the toss of a cent
whether we got out alive or went to the
bottom; but at last the platform tight
ened up under us and we began to as
cend. Our work was over then and we
felt safe. On arrival at the surface we
found that the engineer had concluded
that we We're going too far, and halting
or stopping his engine had sent man
down to the station to find out if any
thing had gone wrong.
may have been in more dangerous
places in the mines, but was never in a
place where the danger lasted so long,
and all the time up to fever heat. 1t
was too long time for any mans hair
to stand on end.-New York World.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
$500 Reward!

We viii pay the above reward for any case of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, In
digestion, Constipation or Costiveness we cannot
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when the
directions are strictly complied with They are
purely vegetable, and fail to give satisfac-
ton. Sugar Coated. Large boxes containing 80
Pills, 25 cents. Beware of counterfeits and imi-
tatons. The genuine manufactured only by
THE JOHN C. WFST COMPANY, Chicago,
ILLINOIS.
BLAKELEY s. HOUGHTON.
Prescription Druggists,
17S Second st. The DaIles, Or.
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Hard Lines

Aspirant-What must 1 do to succeed
in literature?
Great Writer-Make name for your
self.
Aspirant-But how can make name
for myself?
Great Writer-By succeeding Mum
sey's Weekly.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

A very good waterproof pasteboard
may be obtained by giving the paste
board thin coating of the following
mixture: Four parts of slaked lime,
three parts of skinned milk, with very
little alum. A soft brush should be
used in applying the mixture and the
pasteboard be left to dry thoroughly be-
fore using. Record.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

The inventor of the gatling gun, DR..
Gatling, of Hartford, Conn, is con-
stantly busy with plans and new inven-
tions, though he is now quite an old man.
He has handsome residence on Charter
Oak Hill, and there is a large workshop
on his grounds where he spends part of
nearly every day with his diagrams and
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

when the weather is fine When it isn't
she puts on the gloves or practices with
the foils. This is, indeed, new era of
womankirid. A gentle, ladylike girl
earning her own living at desk and
riding bicycle, boxing and fencing aft
er hours, will strike an old fogy as the
forerunner of race of Amazons. But
matrimony, marketing for family and
periodical housecleaning will subdue, if
they do not quench, her robust spirit
Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

This Couldn't Have Happened Last Year
Mrs. Bingo-I wonder what makes me
feel so uncomfortable?
Mr. Bingo-Judging by the fruitless
search made in the bureau drawer this
morning, should say you had on one of
my shirts.-Clothier and Furnisher.
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is here and has come to stay. It hopes
to win its way to public favor by ener-
gy, industry and merit; and to this end
we ask that you give it fair trial and
If satisfied with it's course generous
support
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It's Objects

will be to advertise the resources of the
city, and adjacent country to assist in
developing our industries, in extending
and opening up new channels for OH.
trade, IN securing an open river, and in
helping THE DALLES to take her prop-
Ter position as the
Leading City Of Eastern Oregon.
The paper, both daily and weekly. will
be independent in politics, and in its
criticism OF political matters, as in it's
handling Of local affairs, it will be
JUST. FAIR and IMPARTIAL.
We will endeavor to give all the To-
cal news, and we ask that your criticism
OF our object and course, be formed from
the contents Of the paper and not from
rash assertions Of outside parties.
For the benefit Of our advertisers we
shall print the first issue about 1000
copies for free distribution, and shall
print from time to time extra editions,
SO that the paper will reach every citi-
zen Of Wasco and adjacent counties
THE WEEKLY.
sent to any address for $3.50 per year.
It will contain from four to six eight
Fcolunn pages, and we shall endeavor
to make it the equal Of the best Ask
your Postmaster for copy, or address.
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Poor Man,
Critic Consistency is jewel.
Authorizes, but / am too poor to
have Jewels. Bazaar
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
\ The Daily X

four pages Of six columns each, will be-
issued every evening, except Sunday,
and will be delivered in the city or sent
by mail for the moderate sum Of fiftv
cents month.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
Destructive Blaze at Morris.

A destructive fire visited Morris, Mimi,
destroying nearly half block in the bust
ness portion of the town. The cause of
the fire is unknown. The losses are: J. d.
Good, building, $4,000, insurance, $1,000;
stock Of hardware, loss, $4,000, insurance,
$500; F. A. Hancock, stock Of groceries,
$4,000, insurance, $1,000; Masonic So
cieties, fixtures and uniforms, $4,000, in
surance, $2,4SO; VIM. Foley, restaurant
building, 81, 200; Larson & Nilsson, build
ing, $4,l0O, insurance, $4,000; stock OF
goods saved; Anderson's meat market
building, $3.50; f. Buckentine, druggist,
building, 5000; j. Christianson, saloon
building, 2,800, no insurance; G.. Kohler,
harness shop building. 81 400, insurance,
$500; loss on building, which was not
burned, and in moving stocks, $4,000, COW
cred by insurance. Fire companies from
Hancock and Willmar came TO assist.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
RAMEE CLOTH.
A Discovery by Which the Fibre Can BE
Utilized Profitably.

A Discovery by Which the Fibre Can Be
Utilized Profitably.
Botanist Porte, of the department of
agriculture, is of the opinion that process
has been discovered by which the rance
plant can be made iLto cloth at such mod
crate cost that it will soon become a
dangerous rival to cotton. About month
ago" said Mr.. Porte in conversation on
this subject, information reached this de-
partmenL that Thomas Mabbett, Provi-
dence manufacturer, had succeeded in
doing with rance what hundreds-I might
say thousands-had tried and failed to
do-that is, he had at small cost
woven rance fibre into cloth. The rance
fibre which he had thus succeeded in
weaving had been prepared by process
discovered by Charles Topham, chemist
of Salem, Mass. Mr.. Topham, by secret
formula, had turned the fibre iuto sub
stance for weaving. Mr.. Topham, it seems,
had been experimenting with rance for
years, like a great many other men, and
had only succeeded after innumerable fail
ures.
Il was ordered by the department to go
to New England and investigate the dis
coveries of Messrs. Topham and Mabbett.
/ did SO and what I saw convinced me
that the problem Of the utilization
of rance has at last bee satisfactorily
solved"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
CANADIAN RESOLUTIONS.
An Organized Movement Toward Political
Independence.

An Organized Movement Toward Political
Independence.
At the close of lecture in Montreal by
Uric Barthe, editor in chief of L'EEecteur,
the Mercier organ, r. Lemieux offered the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, The chamber OF deputies at OF
tawa has adopted an address to her majesty
the queen avowiDg among other things that it
is the desire of the Canadian people to perpet-
uate the political bond which at present exists
between this country and the mother country,
be 1t
ResolUed, That it is the opinion of the
Club National that the said address to her
majesty the queen was inopportune under
the circumstances and will have no other
result than to ALLEVIATE from u0 American SYM
pathies at moment when public opinion calls
loudly and energetically for the establishment
Of closer commercial relations between the
United States and Canada; that while we pro-
fess sincere admiration for the English consti-
tutonal government We desire with all our
hearts the establishment OF an independent
nationality in the vast domains Of British
America free from all foreign attachments.
The resolutions, which were adopted
amid cheers, caused great excitement
among English residents at Montreal to
whom their tenor became known.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
A Big Railway Project.

While in Chicago A. M. Bannister, the
civil engineer who constructed the line of
railway in Guatemala from San Jose to
Guatemala City, said he had just received
advices from there to the effect that the
line is soon to be completed to Port Bar
ries, near the mouth of the Mataquia
river. This means that Guatemala is
to have line of railroad from ocean to
ocean, which may seriously complicate the
Nicaragua and Panama canal projects.
Trans shipment of freight across country
will save many days and many miles en-
route from New York to the western part
of South America. A steamship line from
Tampa, Fla., to Port Barries would
shorten the distance still more. Accord
ing to Bannister, the eighty miles already
built is the most difficult part of the road
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
J THE BILL DEAD?
THAT IS THE QUESTION AGITATING
NORTH DAKOTA.

Fears that the Lottery Scheme win "Rob
Up Serencly" at Some Later Day
Friends for North State Indians-Other
News.
Notwithstanding the fact that the lottery
bill was killed there is an uneasy feeling
that 1t will come up again in some other
form either in this legislature or in future
sessions. Its champions are not 80 badly
down in the mouth as one would naturally
suppose they would be after their crushing
defeat, or if they are they certainly guard
their feelings with extreme caution.
Champagne is being freely dispensed
among the members, and the friends and
enemies of the measure are together in
dulging in an uproarious good time.
The old battle scars seem to be
pretty well healed up, and there is
spirit Of rivalry as to who can offer the
neatest and most appropriate toast for this
occasion. The members of the house were
worn out with the prolonged struggle and
were off on holiday. The senate re-
NAMED IN besSlOu anu transacted luti0
business, but the house members acted
like horde Of happy school boys out on a
vacation. Ex- Senator Spencer, the high
mogul of the lottery people, l'elng appre-
hensive of impending evil or something,
took an early train for st. Paul. Nothing
is known Of his future plans.
The committee appointed from the sem
ate, which consists of three republicans
and two democrats, to investigate into the
charges of bribery, got down to business
M. N. Johnson, Banker Lyon, Of
Fargo, and G. Wilson were ex-
anined. The testimony is of course secret.
M. N. johnson claims that nearly $50,0O0
was offered him during the senatorial CAM
paign to withdraw. G. Wilson is de-
tectiye, sent up from st. Paul under the
guise Of special newspaper correspond
ent for some Chicago paper, and it is said
he has some astonishing revelations to
make. Banker Lyon knows where great
deal of the Doodle went. Gov. Miller's
case will bring in some important digclos-
urae
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
AID FOR INDIANS.

Money from the Government and NOm
Indian Students.
The president has authorized the expen-
diture Of $4,000 for the relief of the pres
ent urgent needs of the Devils Lake In
dians in North Dakota. A measure is
pending in congress appropriating $4,000
additional for the subsistence of these In
dians. ..-z -...,s. 5.
At dinner at the Carlisle, Pa, Indian
school the appeal sent out from
Cramsie, Devils Lake agency, N. D., ask
ing for relief for the starving Indians, was
read to the students. After brief discus
sion, ON motion of Denison Wheelock, an
Oneida, seconded by William Pivis, o Co.
manehe, it was unanimously voted to con-
tribute $3.50 Of their savings. Capt. Pratt
telegraphed Agent Cramsie to draw on him
at sight for that sum. The students at
Carlisle earned this money by the outing
system of this school. This earnings last
year amounted to more than $4,000.
These Indian students are much sought
for as help by the Pennsylvania farmers.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
A COSTLY BLAZE.

j. ". Farwen & Co.'s Store Building Part
ly Burned-Loss, $475,OOO.
The large brick and stone building at the
corner of Adams and Market streets, Chi
cago, owned by the dry goods house of j.
v. Farwell & Co., caught fire and before
the flames could be subdued the southern
half of it was gutted. This portion of the
building was occupied by Taylor Bros,
dealers in hats and caps, and Work Bros,
dealers in clothing and uniforms. The
heavy fire wall which runs through the
middle of the structurel prevented the
spread of the flames to the northern half
of the building, which is filled with the
heavy wholesale stock of the Messrs. Far
we'll. Loss estimated at $3.50, 900; fully
insured.
Careful estimate of the loss, made after
the fire was under control, places the total
damage at $475,eo0, of which Work Bros.
lose $325,000, Taylor Bros. $5O,0OO, and
Farwell & Co., on building, 100000.
One of the fremen received injury by
falling from ladder, which it is thought
will prove fatal. Three other men also
received injuries, but not of such serious
character.
1t is yet mystery as to how the fire
started. The fire. comes especially heavy
on the firms in the building, owing to the
coming spring trade, for which all had
been preparing. Not less than $500 per-
sons will be thrown out of employment.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
Made False Reports,

Judge Sutton, receiver of the defunct
Topeka Insurance company, has filed re-
port which shows that the liabilities of the
company are $4,000; assets, $4,000, but
they consist of notes which are deemed
practically worthless.
The report further states that when
President Hines and Secretary Fuller
made their annual report to Secretary
Wilder they manipulated the figures in
such way that the concern appeared SOL
vent when it was in debt.
In swearing to those false reports Hines
and Fuller are liable to Imprisonment. and
warrants have been issued for their arrest.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
THE LOTTERY BILL.
II Is Beaten in the North Dakota House.

II Is Beaten in the North Dakota House.
The lottery bill was indefinitely post
poned when it came up for its second read
ing, and this virtually means that it will
be heard Of no more. It's friends have no
hopes Of ever resurrecting 1t, and it is a
dead issue, in truth.
The members who favored the lottery re-
allied that although the bill would pn-
doubtedly pass the house, it could never
secure the necessary two-thirds vote to pass
over the veto, and they we're chary Of risk
ing themselves on such record. They
would have been forever held up as the
laughing stock Of their respective COM
munities. Some OF them towards the
finale began to lose confidence. The lead
ers saw this and were we'll aware that they
lacked sufficient stamina to carry through
hot battle. 1t was losing venture and
the lottery bills strongest champions
postpone it. 1t is dropped for good. Al
most everybody feels relieved, to tell the
truth, and now the lottery company will be
afforded on opportunity of invading Mon.
tana. Senator Spencer says this was the
intention il they failed to secure charter
in North Dakota.
A well known cashier In one of the banks
remarked most emphatically: Il know
there has been lots of Doodle circulated
while this lottery scheme was progressing
and am not afraid of saying so, either.
I would sacrifice my position rather than
button up my mouth when all this deviltry
is going on under my nose. It's against
my principles. Why, I've been cashing
more bills of large denomination lately
than ever dreamed could be in existence
in this city. Its all Doodle, Tn certain.
I've noticed whenever we had any import
ant measures before the legislature, the
senatorial contest, for instance, and also
the railroad bill, on these occasions the
banks were kept pretty busy and no end of
ready money was in circulation.
A canvass of the other banks revealed q
similar condition of affairs.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
Another yViId West Show.

F. @. Whitney, proprietor of Wild Amer
ica, an exhibition similar in character to
Buffalo Bills Wild West, called upon the
commissioner of Indian affairs and se-
cured consent to take about thirty Indians
bucks from Pine Ridge agency to his exhi-
bition, which opens at Buda Pesth, Hun
gary, on March 90. The show then goes
into Russia for the summer. Whitney has
had with him some Sioux from the reser-
Tat;ou which vas recently thrown open to
settlement in South Dakota.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
Heirs to Millions.

A dispatch from Springfield, O., says
one of the principal heirs of the vast Moi
fit estate in England, amounting to over
100000, 900, has been discovered in the
person of James Mofitt, farm hand liv-
ing near Springfield. Only two of the
original heirs suryive-William Mofitt and
Anna Baldwin, of Union county. The
millions are to be shared by these two and
the following offspring among others, who
are living in Illinois: Mrs. Emma Powell,
Miss Florilla Wright and Anna Middleton.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
nefanlfars Arrested.

Ellis F. Bard, defaulting cashier of the
Lancaster National bank, at Lancaster,
Pa. and F. W. Hull. bis accompiice, were
arrested. Executions were issued against
Hull, who has been a large dealer in coal
and lumber, for $3s,0OO. His liabilities
aggregate nearly 100000.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20

AN English woman who had written
history Of Wales and dedicated it to the
prince OF Wales has sent him pressnta-
tion copy which is bound in solid goll ex-
tracted- from the recently developed mines
in that country.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20

WHEN first began preaching my delivery
was very rapid. Ny words fell over them
selves, and often got ahead too rapidly.
cured myself Of this by putting up sign
boards in my manuscript, such as Slow
Up Here, in large letters. Prof Sariaig.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
A Schooner Foundered

The British schooner George Noble, at
Sydney, N. S. W., from the Gilbert group
of islands, reports that the American
schooner Thurdon capsized during q gale
and foundered. Her crew are on Butari-
tari island.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20

The high officials at Pekin are said to
be divided on the railroad question. One
half wants the roads to be constructed with
native capital, which would indefinitely
postpone their realization, aud the others
favor the use of foreign cpital.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20

"GREAT Heayens what man for
center rushi" was the exclamation of q
Rugby football player on seeing Rev.
Phillips Brooks, of Boston, walk up the
aisle in Westminster Abbey.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-02-20
Firing Pendleton.

The house committee on elections, by
strict party vote, has decided TO recon-
mend that the house unseat Pendieton and
seat Atkinson as the representative from
the First West Virginia district.