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


a little comedy was enacted in store.
The place was one where nothing but
ladies' underwear Of the most exquisite
description is sold. Such positively de-
hcious little articles IN delicately tinted
silks cannot be found elsewhere, and to
make the display still more interesting
the proprietor not only has gay punches
OF chrysanthemums and roses stuck in
huge vases about the room, but the
young women who act as clerks are noble
specimens of physical girlhood. One Of
these, perfect legendary amazon in
point OF figure, was waiting on very
scrawny and fiat customer on the day in
Question. That useful but very un-
romantic item of feminine structure, the
corset, was undergoing careful exam
nation by the purchaser, who finally
settled upon pair that was valued at
the superlative figure of $40.
No one but a woman of fashion knows
how corsets can be made to cost this
much money, but the unacceptable fact
remains that they can, and therefore the
young lady of the flat figure evinced no
surprise at the price of this especial pair.
After saying that she would take them
she looked carefully at the glorious
shapeliIless of the girl who was waiting
upon her, and said:
''You have an admirable figure. 1
presume you wear corsets from your own
stock"
'Oh no." replied the girl. s.I could
not afford to do that"
Indeed" said the customer. "Why.
should not think such form as yours
could be attained without the aid of the
most expensive corsets. Pray tell me,
how much do yours cost youP'
Nothing" replied the clerk, with a
blushs
ooh, you have them given to your"
''No," responded the girl.
"Wen. don't understand you then. Z"
'tMy corsets are-are-well, madam, I
never wear any," explained the confused
clerk.
This ended the conversation. The rich
woman paid for her corsets, and left the
shop wondering why the world is made
so unequal as it is.-New York Sun.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
Exquisite Salt ce1lar>.

One of the latest and most dainty
things in individual salt cellars is full
blown rose or chrysanthemum in cameo
glass, the delicate, translucent buff or
crimson petals of which overlap each
other and leave the heart of the flower
hollow. These artistic salt cellars are
sold at SO. They are made by that En-
glish house which finally discovered
cameo glass, the secret of the famous
Portland or Barberini vase, which so
long bafaed the skill of potters and glass
workers.-New York Tribune.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
The Missionary Concert.

The Congregational church was well
filled Sunday night, it being the occa-
sion of the home missionary concert.
The exercises were began by the rendi-
ton of ''The Lord is my Shepherd by
the choir consisting of Mrs. Bardon,
Mrs. B. S. Huntington, Miss Atwater
and Miss Crandall, with Mrs. Bonny as
the organist of the evening Next in
order came the reading of an essay by
Miss Annie Roberts, in a well modulated
voice and pleasing manner, entitled ga
Strange Personal Experience, or what l
give L keep, and what keep 1 lose. -
The essay was written by Mrs. P. G.
Barrett of Hood River and was the fea-
ture of the evening. If space can be
found during the week in the columns
of the CHRONICLE the essay will appear.
Mrs. E. M, Wilson then took the plat
form to present the cause of the Congre-
gational church at Condor and made a
spirited and interesting appeal for aid
which met with generous response in
money by the audience. hymn by
the choir was followed By short and
eloquent address by the pastor. The
exercises throughout the evening were
varied and interesting and we only re-
gret that We have not more space for
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

Sheriff Leslie, Of sherman county. is
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
For coughs and colds use 2s7e.

FOr coughs and colds use z3f9.
Lots at North Dalles at acre price.
Don't fail to see the show window at
81 Second street tonight.
Does S. B. get there? 81 should
SMILE" S. B.
For elegant holiday presents go to w.
E. Garretson's.
Look out for the new hotel at North
Dalles.
Portland capital is going in at North
Dalles.
G. E. Dunham will cure your head
ache, cough or pain for so cenls, S. B.
North Dalles property for good in
vestion.
New manufactures are going in at
North Dalles.
2379 is the cough syrup for children.
North Dalles now is your chance before
they advance.
Get me cigar from that fine case at
Snipes & Kinersley's.i
Snipes & Kinersly are anxious to cure
your headache for so cents. S. B.
Last week something like ITO lots
were sold at North Dalles.
Joles Bros is the boss place to buy
groceries.
For bargains in all fines of mems wear
go to MACEACHERN & MACLEoDs.
Fine watches, jewelry and silverware,
the very handsomest of Christmas pres
ents at w. E. Garretson's.
The sales of lots in North Dalles last
week were big. Our best citizens are
buying them.
An eastern company will equip a
fine electric line running into North
Dalles one mile.
You need not cough! Blakeley &
Houghton will cure it for 80 cents. S. B.
We took dinner at Haight's s restaurant
yesterday and were surprised at him Civ
ing so good meal for so low price.
100000 in Clothing, Furnishing
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, ETC., to
be sold at cost, at
MAcEACHERN d MACLEoDs.
Quite party of gentlemen will come
from Portland this week to look at
North Dalles property with view OF
large investments.
The finest stock of silverware ever
brought to The Dalles at w. e. Garrett
sons, Second street.
Do not forget about the first annual
ball to be given by the Gesang Verein
(Harmony) on New Years eve.
One of the largest tanneries west OF
the Mississippi river will be located at
North Dalles and at least two other large
institutions in the near future.
All of our Immense Stock must be sold
regardless of Cost, as we are Closing out
our business in The Dalles.
MACEACHERN d MACLEOD.
Lady Apples at Maier & Benton's.
Just the the thing for Christmas trees.
Corner Third and Union streets.
For Holiday Goods go to E, Jacobsen
& Co., 1872 Second street, where you can
find presents for young and old. at all
prices.
For watches, jewelry and silverware,
in fact for anything in the shape of a
beautiful Christmas present, go to S. L.
Young.
North Dalles lots are selling fast and
are being taken at Portland very freely.
This week promises some promising
developments.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Drews, father and
mother of Mrs. Eugene Gilman, of Fossil,
arrived here Sunday from Canada.
When they left there were two feet of
snow on the ground and they were both
astonished and delighted to see our YER
dant hills and feel the warm breath of
the chinook. 1t catches them all that
way.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
Fine FARM TO RENT.

THE FARM KNOWN AS THE ENCORE
Il Farm" situated on Three Mile creek about
Two and one-half miles from The Dalles will be
leased Ior one or more years at u low rent to any
responsible tenant This farm has upon it a
good dwelling house and necessary out build
1ngs, about two acres of orchard, about three
hundred acres under cultivation, "a large portion
OF the Land will raise good volunteer wheat
crop in 1891 with ordinarily favorable weather
The farm is well watered. For terms and particu-
lars enquire OF Mrs. Sarah A. Moore or at the office
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

Mrs. George Stapleton, Mr.. Shelton
and Mr.. A. B. Leveratt came over from
Goldendale yesterday, and went to Van
couver. We understand Mr.. Stapleton
has formed partnership with Mr.. Abe
Miller in the law business at Vancouver
and will make that his future home.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs,

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
for Dalles City are now due and payable
at my Office for the next thirty days.
After date December 31st, 1S90.) they
become delinquent. ]. S. FISH,
December I'd, 1890. City Treas.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
women,s Muscle.

Sir women at CASTLE, N. Y, seized
holdSof rope with six men at the other
end, and the women pulled so strong
that the foremost man was pulled down
and had his nose broken. They weren't
picked for their muscle, but just hap
pened along in time to take hand in
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22
NIarrie6.

At the residence of Mr.. Burchtorf
Sunday Dec. 21st., Mr.. Hermann Stone
man to Mrs. Dora Smith. Rev. w. c..
Curtis officiating.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1890-12-22

Mr.. Doyle's team tried to run away
this afternoon, from near the CHRoN1cLE
office, but whether it was the latter's at
traction, or the spring-like weather that
brought them to standstill we know
not. They only travelled block and
gave it up as bad job.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
TOO MUCH SOUR BEER

Causes the Wilhelm Brewing Company to
Lose Large Amounts-Other Bad Luck
Follows, and Creditors Push Their
Claims-Trying to Avert an Assignment.
The Wilhelm Brewing Company, of the
Southside, is just now feeling the effects OF a
run of tough luck in the midst of season OF
good trade and bright prospects.
Last summer the firm lost over S., 900 on
beer that was condemned as sour, due to not
being properly cared for, according to Supcrl n
tendent Lachied. Other bad luck followed
until last night rumor gained currency that
the hrm had made an assignment
The brewery is the oldest one on the South
side. It is located at the head of South
Twenty-sixth street. and is owned by Mrs. Car
oline Wilhelm, widow,
A visit was made to the Office last night and
L. w. Lachled, a son-in-law of Mrs. Wilhelm
and superint ntendent of the brewery. was found
in consultation with Charles Goettler, also a
son-in-law of Mrs. Wilhelm, and another gen.
tleman. Mr.. Lachied was asked If the firm had
made ar assignment, and said that the move
had not been made yet, but was under consld-
GRAFTON. The firm hopes to tide over the
squeeze all right, and plaus were being devised
last night as To how it could be done.
The plant of the firm, which Is its assets, Mr..
Lachied said, would bring $4,000 at forced
sale. The liabilities will aggregate about two-
thIrdssthe assets.
In speaking further of the matter. Mr.. La
chied said: The run has been made by four or
five persons. who would not wait for an ar
rangement to meet their bills. the business is
in excellent condition. The trade during Oc-
tober and November was the best of the year.
The sales for October were treble those OF
June. We have had bad luck in several ways,
and hope to make arransementst to pull through
all right
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
MAY BE A COMBINE.

Important Meeting of Glass Jobbers Here
To-day Builders Exchange Looking
After the Safety of BuiIdings-The Other
News From Labor Circles.
Animportant meeting of glass jobbers and
dealers will be held in this city to-day. Six
of them arrived last night, ana went to the
Duquesne, where rooms are ordered for
others who will come in this morning.
Those who are here are: George w. Hast
ings, Boston; S. J. Boch, New York; John
Turner Philadelphia; ]. e. Holbrook, New
York; E. A. Hill and E. e. Sherburne, Boston.
There are grave suspicious that the object of
the meeting is to form jobbers' combine, but
neither of the gentlemen who arrived last night
would say anything about the business to be
transacted. NJ. Sherburne, of Boston, how
ever, said the meeting would be attended. n OF
only by dealers from the East, but also by those
from the West. The largest dealers from Gin
cinnati. st. Louis and Chicago will be here.
Ono of the dealers minated that the meet
ing was simply called to discuss matters per-
tanning to the trade, of interest only to them
selves. The importers of New Y Ork had meet
ing this week, to discuss one of the provisions
of the new tariff act, relating to the marking
OF imported ware. A committee was appointed
to see the appraiser and modification was
made by him in their behalf. There are a num-
ber of grievances among the dealers and it is
thought the meeting is either called to adjust
these matters or to form combination to con-
troll the trade of the country.
If any OF the gentlemen were pressed ware
dealers their presence in the city might be ac-
counted for by the depressed condition of that
trade. The elections and the antilottery bill
are blamed with undermining the business. The
bill referred to prevents the giving away of
china by baking powder and tea houses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
PEOPLE WHO ARE ON THE GO.

Rev. Drs. Little and Robinson and
Captain Wishart returned yesterday from Phil
adelphia, where they attended as delegates the
National Sabbath School Union Convention.
They acknowledged that war will crop out
among even the strictest Sabbath observers,
and big split appeared in the convention. AS
a result the Western. Pennsylvania Sabbath
School Union will branch out and do business
at the old stand, on Its own hook.
II. A. McGill and wife, of Meadville,
are in the city. While Mr.. McGill had no
special interest in the Delamater failure, he
says he could scarcely help notice the curses
heaped upon the heads Of the firm by the VIC
TINS of the crash.
S. II. Irwin, Superintendent of motor
power of the Baltimore and Ohio, with head
quarters at Baltimore was at the Monongahela
yesterday. He said that this is only one of his
semi-occasional business trips to Pittsburg.
&C. z. Hubbard, of Wheeling, was in
the city yesterday. He is looking after his nail
interests more closely since he found that his
political fences were in bad shape and the other
candidate for Congress won.
Superintendent L. E. Palmer, of the
Pittsburg Railway Mail Service, returned
yesterday from New York, where he attended
meeting called to discuss ways and means
10 improve the service.
F. o. Kiester, Miss Eva Stauffer and
Miss Lydia E. Campbell. of Scottdale came to
the city last evening. and attended the opera
at the Duquesne.
j. NJ. Thomas, the leading capitalist of
Thomas, Pa, accompanied by his wife. is stop
ping at the Seventh Avenue.
&C. Heydrick, a prominent attorney of
the Venango county bar. is in the city on busi-
ness.
"A. c. Overholt, the Scottdale distiller,
is in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
BETTER PROTECTION IN VIEW.
Builders Exchange Takes Up the Question
OF Fire Escapes.

Builders Exchange Takes Up the Question
OF Fire Escapes.
At the meeting Of the Builders Exchange to
be held on Tuesday. December %, the matter
of better protection from fires for large build.
ing will be considered This has become q
topic for general discussion among local build
crs, during the past two weeks. and they are
determined, if possible, to have some plan
adopted by which fatalities will be rendered
less frequent. a committee is now at work,
and Will report at the meeting referred to.
1t is probable tlat they will favor the creation
of an Office for the purpose of having each
building inspected, or they may recommend to
the city authorities that addition to the duties
of building inspectors. The law as it now
stands requires that all three-story buildings be
equipped with fire escapes Probably not one
tonth of the buildings in the city that come
under the provisions of that law are equipped.
A member of the exchange said yesterday:
"Our people feel it is their duty to do some
thing in this matter, and we propose to find out
If the law cannot be enforced. We are held
responsible in measure for unsafe buildings.
Ii an accident occurs with new buildings the
people jump on the contractor for not having
fire escapes. Our committee is a good one, and
l think we will get the matter arranged better
than 1t is at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
AN ENORMOUS DEMAND

Explains Why There is Shortage in the
Supply of Electric Light Burners.
For some weeks the various electric light
companies doing business in this city have ex-
perienced considerable difficulty in getting a
sufficient supply of burners to meet the re-
quirements ofthe trade. In some instances the
Inconvenience have been very great, and many
reasons have been given in explanation of the
shortage. Secretary McGonnIgle, of the Allie
gheny County Light Company, was seen by a
DISPATCH reporter yesterday in regard to the
matter. He said there had been a scarcity of
burners, particularly the 16-candle power, used
in the ordinary illuminating of business houses.
offices and dwellings,. The scarcity of the same
was partly due 10 the great and rapidly increas-
ing demand. Firms that a year ago were con-
sidered large enough to keep the trade going,
found such a rush of business that they scarcely
knew which way to turn.
In this city alone s. 600 of these smaller lights
were IN operation by the Allegheny Company
alone. Figuring that each light would require
four burners year. here would be total of
120,00O, to say nothing of the street lights and
Others Of various Sizes There was no lack of
material with which to make these burners,
but the mechanical part of the work required
the utmost attention, and even then many of
them failed to stand The rigid test to which
they had to be submitted. New factories, he
said, were being built right along by the lead
ing companies but the increase in the demand
was simply enormous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

JERRY BRICELAND died in Jail of delirium
tremens Yesterday. He had been committed
from Braddock for drunkenness.
A VERDICT of suicide while temporarily in
sane was returned yesterday in the case of
Joseph Crawford, who died at his boarding
house on Third avenue from morphine poison
ing.
CHARLES JAIN. of Josephine street, South
side, who has been missing for weeks and was
thought to be dead, has turned up at the work.
house, where he was committed under the
name of Charles Young.
THE financial report Of the Central Board of
Education was presented to Mayor Gourley
yesterday. The expenditures fer the present
year were S3lS, $50 g. The expenses for next
year are estimated at 100000.
THE Coroner's jury. yesterday. returned a
verdict of accidental death in the case of
August Saaf who was run over by a shifter
at the National Tube Works last week. and
died from shock and amputation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
DRUGGED TO DEATH.
Cora Barnes Dies Under Suspicious Circum-
stances at the General Hospital

Cora Barnes Dies Under Suspicious Circum-
stances at the General Hospital.
Detective Glenn. of the Allegheny force
made an investigation yesterday into the death
of Cora Barnes. who died at the Allegheny
General Hospital in the morning under sus-
picious circumstances.
The investigation by the detective showed
that the girl had been travelling under differ
ent names, and was formerly known as Cora
Devinney and also as Cora Wright. The girls
right name is Cora Barnes, and she comes from
Rochester. Pa, where her father worked as
a laborer and ferryman. Miss Barnes was
about 20 years old and roomed at 70 Ridge
avenue. Last week the girl called on Dr.
Larimer and informed him that she had in
jured herself by falling against a door. DR..
Llrimer, on examination, found the girl to be
suffering from another trouble and sent her to
the hospital. Detective Glenn after a thor
ough examination of the case, was satisfied
that the girls death was the result of drugs
administered by herself.
Coroner Mcdowell iInpaneled a jury, and,
after viewing the body, adjourned the inquest
until to-day. Meanwhile, post mortem ex.
animation was held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
SELLING BANK STOCKS.

Farmers Deposit Bank Shares Bring the
Highest Price Ever Paid-Stocks Bought
at Nearly Six Times the Par value-Alie-
gheny National Away Up.
A large number of gentlemen who have q
sufficient quantity of the wherewith to ena-
BILE them to buy up stocks and securities for
rainy day, assembled in the Chamber of
Commerce building yesterday afternoon. the
chief attraction being the sale of shares in
the leading banks of the city. Tho occasion
was not devoid of sensations, one being the
sale of Farmers Deposit National Bank stocks
az s5S21S, and the other large block of East
End Electric Light at S..
In the first instance all previous records. so
far as Pittsburg bank stocks are concerned.
were broken, the shares bringing nearly six
times their par value. In the other the shares
were hypothecated some time ago, and were
bid in by the lender. The last previous sales
were at 60.
AS rule the sales were not very bt1sk. in
spite OF the fact that the company represented
a large amount of wealth. In great many in
stances the bids were withdrawn, not. beng
considered up to proper figure. Some held
that bank stocks had gone too high, while
spared from active business at this time.
The following sales were made: SIS shares
East End Electric Light Company, for account
of whom may concern, at S: so shares Farm
ers' Deposit National Bank ut 5S2115: 2lS shares
Allegheny National Bank at 20: 81 shares Pitts
burg National Bank of Commerce at go. The
last previous public sale of Allegheny National
Bank was at G5. Following were the with
drawals: 143 shares VI. & NJ. National Bank on
bid of 671a; 30 sbarles First National Bank
of birmingham on a bid of 299; 36 shares
Tradesmen'S National Bank on a bid of
25i; SO shares Nj. & NJ. Insurance on a
bid of 80; 100 shares Fourth National Bank on
a bid of 1254; GO shares Commercial National
Bank on L bld of 100: shares Union National
Bank on a Did OF 405; 10 shares Fifth Avenue
Bank, no bid; ~ shares Third National Bank,
on a bid of l75; Is shares Mechanics National
Bank, on a bid of III; % shares Liberty Ma
tional Bank, on q bid of loo; 1O shares Exchange
National Bank, no bid Many of the company
had left before the last-named stock was of
fered, it not being on the regular list.
The sale of the Farmers Deposit National
Bank stock at such handsome figures was re-
garded as an excellent proof of the stability OF
home financial institutions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-12
WANT 1T ALL PAVED.
Residents of Stanton Avenue Hold a Meet
ing and Make Kick.

Residents of Stanton Avenue Hold a Meet
ing and Make Kick.
A meeting of a number of citizens of the
Eighteenth ward was held last night at
O'Clock at the McCandless Schoolhouse. TO take
some action relative 10 having the whole of
Stanton avenue paved.
This question has been the source of agita-
ton in the Eighteenth ward for some time and
although frequent efforts were made TO
accomplish the object, they ended fruitlessly.
About a year since. an appropriation of S4I 0O0
was made for the benefit of Stanton avenue.
This sum was expended in the paving of the
upper end of the avenue, while the lower part
remained in an unimproved condition.
Several meetings were held after this but no
good resulted from them. Lately. the con-
dition of that thoroughfare was such tha. the
property holders it concluded to hold
another meeting, which was held last night
The action taken by the meeting was that
petition should be prepared by committee
appointed for that purpose. and should be
signed by all the property holders on the ave.
nue., and submitted to the proper authority to
obtain the object sought.