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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Was it Murder ?

Curtis Pierce, who mysteriously
disappeared on the Fourth of July and
whose remains were found in bad
state Of decomposition in an abandoned
coal bank on the farm of Wallace
Pierce, in Gaskill township eight or
ten days ago, leaves mother, brother
and sister at Rathmel TO mourn for him.
Was it murder? 1t is said that when
last seen the young man wore watch
and chain and had from $3.50 to 5000 in
money, but they were not found with the
body. The mans throat had been cut,
and an ordinary-sized pen knife, with
the large blade Open,w was found lying on
his breast. A stiff hat that he wore
when last seen was missing and cap
was found beside him in its stead. The
Punxsutawney Spirit says: "After
sufficient deliberation the coroner's
jury came to the conclusion that the
deceased had come to his death by his
own hands. Pierce had received an
injury to the spine from the falling of
q limb while at work in the woods,
which affected his mind, and at times
was quite Respondent. The theory was
that in one Of these fits OF despondency
he had gone into the mine and killed
himself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
A Strange Character.

Policeman Mincer arrested the man
yesterday forenoon who has been caus-
ing considerable commotion among the
ladies of this town for several weeks by
his suspicious actions. The fellow was
taken to Burgess Hays office and given
a hearing. He says his name is Thos.
Brown and that he was born in Pitts.
burg twenty-four years ago. The man
was put in the lookup and kept until
this morning and then released on the
promise that he would leave town. He
is heading for Punxsutawney. The fell
low says he was locked up at Dubois one
night. The Burgess offered to get
money and buy him ticket to Pitts
burg, but he refused to go to the ''Smoky
City" The man was poorly clad and
Policeman Mincer offered to give him a
better pair Of pants than what he had
on, but the fellow refused and said he
could buy his clothing, and yet he did
not have cent and had been begging
bread that morning.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
A Disregard for Sunday.

One week ago last Sunday the smooth
ice on the mill dam at Prescottville had
such an attraction for the boy with
skates that a hundred, more or less,
could not resist the temptation to
smuggle their skates from under the
parental roof and join in disfguring
the pretty winter face of the mill dam.
Will L. Black, foreman of this office,
gave expression to his opinion of such
desecration in the following lines:
To skate upon the ice they say
Is one delightful fad,
But such sport upon the Sabbath day
Ought to be conceded bad.
The laws to all are very plain,
Then skating all refute,
And on this day from 10 refrain
To save your good repute.
To keep this day In deep repose:
Such reckless boys I'm their minority
A fine upon each one impose
by those who be In authority.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Lost Her Nerve.

Miss May Iseman, young lady of
Reynoldsville who possesses rare musi-
cal talent and who ordinarily is not
easily frightened, lost some of her
bravery last Wednesday evening when
an unknown man caught her by the
shoulder in their parlor and whirled
her around several times. A small
man had been seen lettering on Hill
street near Mr.. Iseman's residence early
in the evening and when any person
walked towards him the man would
keep out of their way. Mrs. Iseman
went TO church and May was left alone.
but several lady friends soon called and
remained until few minutes before
Mrs. Iseman returned. May heard
some one coming and looked out and
saw her mother at the front gate and
she stepped out, but did not close the
front door tightly, and the two ladies
walked around to the other side of the
house to see II the suspicious looking
chap was still lingering in that neigh
borhood. Returning, May stepped in
first, there being no light in the parlor,
and just as she got into the room man
grabbed her and whirled her around
rapidly and then ran out at the side
door. Whether the man had gone into
the house to Immediately steal what
he could find or hide until the family
had retired, of course, is not known,
but evidently the ladies returned too
quickly for him and he made hasty
exit. The following morning there
were foot prints under all the windows
giving evidence that the fellow had
been examining the house. May is not
quite as brave after night now as she
was before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Nine Snow Storms.

1t is long established rule with the
weather wise and those who forecast
the weather that the number of SHOWS
to occur during the winter is always
determind by the date of the month on
which the first snow falls. AS the
first snow fell for the winter of 1925
was recorded on November 9th, ('and
the next day it snowed") it necessarily
follows that in accordance with this
rule we are to have nine genuine old
fashioned snow storms this winter and
before the setting in OF spring. This
rule, it is said, is very rarely to be
found at fault, and its accuracy will
be closely watched by many skeptical
persons.-Ridgway Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
The Small Blaze.

Last Friday night after many of the
good citizens had gone to bed the cry
OF fire. fire! was sent out on the chilly
air and soon people were hurrying
along to find the cause Of alarm. It
proved to be an old stable, near Centen-
nial hall, belonging to Peter Snyder
There was nothing in the stable but
some old harness, part of an old sled
and few other little articles. The
stable was not being used at the time
and the supposition is that tramp was
lodging there all night and accidentally
set it on fire or else some one full of more
devilishness than common sense set it on
fire for pure Nervousness. The fire
company soon gained the victory over
the fire fiend. The charred frame OF
the stable is still standing as credit
to our firemen and the good water
supply OF the town. No one can stand
by and see the power and force of the
water here and not feel thankful that
we have such good protection. We
don't take back seat for any town
within radius of many miles when it
comes TO water works. There are a
few things, however, for Council to
look after and which needs prompt
attention. First good light at the
hose house and see that it is light every
night, and then their should be heat in
the building. After fire on cold
night it is almost impossible to handle
the hose because they freeze. A tower,
which is badly needed, was talked OF
but it has only ''gone up" in talk.
These things would not be very
expensive and are real necessities.
When men are willing to join the fire
company and work hard to save the
property of others, they should be given
all the conveniences possible without
being compelled to even ask for them.
Then, again, why not have fire bell?
Our councilmen should see to it that
nothing be left undone to encourage the
fire companies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Irish Aristocracy.

Rice & Abbott's comedians appeared
last night to large audience at the
opera house, and il any one went away
dissatisfied we have yet to hear OF him.
The company is just what it is claimed
to be, and the performances irresistably
funny. Carroll and Kane, the young
Irish comedians, are artists of rare
ability and as laugh provokers have few
rivals. 1t is worthy Of mention that
every act on the program was produced
on the stage. In fact the show is just
as advertised. As mirth-provokers
they are certainly success. dubois
Courier, Dec. 13. At Reynolds opera
house tomorrow evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Not a Fraud.

A. w. Feely, of Clarion, agent for
Chicago Magnetic Shields, was in
Reynoldsville last week and Prof.
Spear, of Chicago, lectured for Mr..
Feely. The general impression seemed
to be that it was a fake, and the
attendance at Centennial hall, where
the lectures were given, was not large.
Mr.. Feely is an honorable citizen Of
Clarion and is not patent medicine
fraud. Prof. Spear is good talker and
said many good things, and in consid-
GRAFTON of the fact that the lectures
were free the hall should have been
crowded every evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Died Suddenly.

Prof. w. II. Bratt, well known in
Reynoldsville as dancing master, died
at the home of his mother in Allegheny
last Thursday. He was thirty-eight
years old and unmarried. Prof. Bratt
and Frank ]. Black were very warm
friends and Mr.. Black received letter
several days before the "Scythe of Time
performed its unerring work, making
arrangements for the two gentlemen to
attend Cleveland's Inauguration. They
attended the inauguration together
eight years ago. Mr.. Black was greatly
surprised to hear the sad news, as he
did not even know that the Prof was
sick.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Try IL One Year.

There are n number of people in this
town who want the local papers to make
mention of any event that happens in
which they are interested, mention
their names when they go visiting or
announce to the public that Mr.. and
Mrs. Blank are visiting at their place,
and then borrow neighbor's paper to
see how their names look in print,
overlooking the important fact that
they should help support paper by
handing in their names accompanied
with one dollar and fifty cents. A good
resolution to make just now is to
subscribe for THE STAR for one year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
A Word Defined.

Several weeks ago in speaking of a
girl who weighed one hundred and
eighty-five pounds when ten years old,
we said she was a monstrosity. For
the benefit of those who are not familiar
with the word and are making a fuss
about its being used in that case,
we quote Webster on the word.
Monstrosity: out of the common order
of nature, unnatural; enormous; huge;
extraordinary; wonderful. There are
other definitions given for the word.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Come by Express.

Congress having passed laws prohib.
iting the use Of the mails to lotteries,
the Louisiana State Lottery Co. now
make use of Express Companies tc
transact their business. Last week
about one hundred and fifty small
packages, containing various kinds OF
printed matter for the above named
lottery, was received at the American
Express Office at Reynoldsville for
citizens Of this place. The Lottery Co.
had to pay ten cents for each package
which would not have cost over two
cents by mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14
Provides for two Days.

The hotel men of Reynoldsville who
were requested to appear before the
court last week for keeping their bars
open on the 25th of June, special
election day at this place, were called
last Wednesday and after Frank ].
Black, Of Hotel Mcconnell, was asked a
few questions they were all discharged.
The law provides for but two election
days in year on which bar-rooms are
compelled to be closed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-14

Indian Clubs, Boxing Gloves, U. M. G.
shells, Shot, Powder, In fact everything
In the sporting goods line, at Ristons.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Learn from the burglar. Does IL ever
bother him who may get the credit for
his work?
Two arrests were made last night for
fighting on the public streets and three
for yagrancy.
What with the ruetlers, the hustlers,
and the bustlers, this is getting to be a
great country.
Sailboats are sometimes upset by a
squall, and the same catastrophe occa-
sionally visits young paterfamilies.
1t may sound strange, but the night
mare that sits heaviest on presidential
candidates is the dark horse.
This is the season when the young
squirrel perches upon high limb and
watches the good little boy blowing
into gun.
The recent decision of the Washington
state horticultural board that fruit-tree
dealers must have their trees inspected
by proper officers before offering them
for sale, will undoubtedly do much to
prevent the introduction of pests from
other localities, and is therefore to be
commended.
Within the past few days the Indian
police have driven almost 1 900 head of
cattle belonging to whites off the dimin-
ished Umatilla reservation. AS there ia
barely enough pasturage for Indian
herds on the reservation there is likely
to be trouble if white men do not keep
their cattle on their own ranges.
Thomas B. Knaggs filed petition in the
circuit court at indianapolis, recently
asking that he be permitted to change
his names to Thomas B. West. He says
he has no intention of defrauding anyone
or of avoiding any responsibilities, but
his name is burden which he can no
longer bear. His friends, he says, have
tortured it into everything else but
Knaggs, and upon being introduced to
ladies at parties and entertainments, he
is Mortified to hear himself called Gags, I"
'sBags," ''Kaggs," sssnaggs,'' and even
Rags" and this occurs so often that
nothing but change of name can sup
ply a permanent remedy. How differ
ent it is out here in the wild and woody
west where the venerable Geo. H., has
borne his name with dignity and honor
since the time he came over from Ire
land with Sir Walter Raleigh.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
Examination of Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that for the
purpose of making an examination of
all persons who may offer themselves as
this county, the county school superin-
tendent thereof will hold public exam
ination at his Office in The Dalles, be-
ginning Wednesday, May 11th, 1882, at
one O'Clock p. m- All teachers eligible
for State Certificates, State Diplomas
and Life Diplomas must make applica-
tion at the quarterly examinations.
Dated this 30th day of April 1892.
County School Superintendent of Wasco
County, Oregona 4So-dtd
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
The Cultivation Of Enelish Wa1nuts.


Great success is being made with the
cultivation of English walnuts in Cali
fornia. It, is believed that they can be
produced proftably in the eastern states
as soon as more experience is had in the
fertilizing Of the flowers. This Is always
a great difficulty, and it has been found
on the Pacific coast that very effective
remedy for it Is to plant among the trees
black walnuts, or even the common but
ternnts. They are all cousins and the
plentiful pollen of the butternut or black
walnut trees ferti1izes the blossoms of
the English walnuts, which would not
otherwise be impregnated.
Before very long this country will be
shipping English walnuts abroad, and
the same is likely to be the case with al
monds. OF the latter very big crops are
now produced in California and Arizona.
They require dry climate. East Of the
Rocky mountains they do not do well,
because Of the frosts and dampness.-
Washington Star.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
LocAL pREv1r1Es.

Walter j. Haight of Bake Oven, is at
the Umatilla house: al
Captain McNulty made his first trip
today as Master of the Regulator.
License to wed was issued last Satur-
day to George G. Robertson and Bertha
Sperry.
License to wed has been issued to J..
w. Morton and Pearl Groshong, of Hood
River.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harvey, of Albina,
are visiting Mrs. Harvey's mother, Mrs.
Mary Knebel of Mill creek.
The street banner of the Mckinley
club, once more floats from its fastenings
on Second street.
Mosier landing is the place where the
Gesang Verein Harmonic is to hold it's
picnic on the 8th.
Harris opened his store to crowd
this morning, who literally helped
themselves to the goods.
A Meeting of Mount Hood company
No. 4, will be held tomorrow night at
the hose house on Ninth street.
John ]. DAILY and servant, and John
Judge wife and daughter, of Salt Lake
City, were passengers on the Regulator
this morning.
The erection of an additional story to
the Prinz & Nitschke building for pub
lie hall, has not been favorably con-
sidered.
One of the jokes of the season was
Pease & Mays Crushed straw hats,'i
according to the printer. Crushes and
straw hats is the feature today.
Andrew Howie and Samuel johnson
two subjects of the queen of Great
Britain today declared their intention to
become citizens of the United States.
Shad are selling in Walla Walla which
were caught in Snake river where they
are said to be abundant. Half million
OF them were planted in that river some
years ago by the United States govern.
ment.
, Mrs. Mary Knebel of Mill creek has {
freak of nature in the form of "a youns
turkey whose legs are shortened by the
lsck of the lower joints and one foot il
turned forward and the other backward
The republican county convention o
Wallowa county has nominated Poll
Mays for representative of that county
In the event of his election Eastern Ore
gon can count one solid vote for tn
dalles portage.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
Young Trout In Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania commissioners of
fisheries are now prepared to receive ap-
plications for trout fry. One can, con-
tanning 2,000 young trout, viii be sent,
free Of expense, to the nearest railroad
station Of each applicant. Applications
for trout fry should be made to the fol-
lowing commissioners: Henry g. Ford,
1928 Vine street. Philadelphia; W. L.
Powell. Harrisburg; h. G. Demuth, Lam
caster: 8. B. Stillwell, Scranton; Louis
Streuber, Erie: Ct. n. Welshons. Pitts
burg-Philadelphi Ledger:
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
ICE, ICEi ICE.

Having on hand large supply of ice
we are prepared to furnish our custom
ers with ice in any quantity at a reason
able rate. We guarantee we will supply
the demand without advancing prices
throughout the season. Leave orders at
G. F. Lauer's store, Second street.
5-2tf Gates & ALLISON.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
Public Speaking.

Hon. G. J. Bright, candidate for joint
representative of this district, will speak
at the Court house tomorrow evening,
at o'clock on the political issues of the
day. Other speakers will also be present,
and take part in the deliberations of the
meeting. Everybody is invited.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
NOTICE.

Having bought the boot and shoe
shop of G. w. Adams, on the 18th day
of February 1892, I hereby give notice
that / will pay and collect all accounts
made since that date, and continue bus
mess at 116 Court street.
4-30-d1m THos. ADAMS.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Miss Clara B. Story will instruct a
limited number of pupils in oil paint
ing, water colors, crayon, charcoal and
pastelle work and China painting.
Studio, room 8, oyer McInerny's dry
goods store. 2-3-tf :
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
BORN.

On Eight-mile, Saturday morning,
April 30th, to the wife of Harry Maheur
daughter. Mother and child doing
well. The CHRoNIoBE extends hearty
congratulations.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

The best spring medicine is dose or
two of st. Patrick's Pills. They not
only physic but cleanse the whole sys-
tenn and purify the blood. For sale by
Blakeley & Houghton, druggists. d&w
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

First-class job work can be had at the
CHRONICLE job Office on short notice and
at reasonable prices.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02
MARRlED.

At the Catholic church in this city
yesterday, Ebel w. -Clarno to F. NJ.
Malone, both of Antelope.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Wanted.
A girl to do general house work, apply
to Mrs. Hugh Fraser
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Pabst's Milwaukee beer at the Una.
tilia house at bit q bottle. Free lunch
tonight at O'Clock.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Pure Yellow Dent Seed Corn, extra
early, for sale at Joles Bros. 4-2Od&WlOt
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

Old papers, nice and clean, for sale at
this office. They are useful for many
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

A quantity of nice, clean rags wantec
at this Office
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-05-02

If you want the news,
You want TIE CHRONICLE.
If you are not a subscriber, please read
this and hand in your name.
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FOR SAIL

At a bargain. A lot of store shelving.
Apply at this Office. 4-27dtf
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A travelling man who chanced 10 be
in the store OF E. v. Wood, at McKees
Rocks, Pa, says while he was waiting
to see Mr.. Wood, little girl came in
with an empty bottle labeled Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and said ssMamma
wants another bottle of that medicine !;
she says it is the best medicine for
rheumatism she ever used.'' so cent
bottles for sale by Blakeley & Houghton,
druggists. d&w
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The Da1les, Portland g astoria Nav. Co.
9CHEDULE.


:. The boats of The Dalles, Portland & Astoria
Navigation Go. will commence running on Mon
day. April 4th, and until further notice under
the following schedule.
Steamer "DALLES OITYp leaves
Wharf foot of Yamhin ST, PORTLAND, daily
Except Sunday, at A. NJ:
Connecting with str Regulator at the cascades,
Arrives at The Dalles, p. m.
Steamer REGULATOR" leaves
Wharf foot Of Union st; THE DALLEs. daily
Except Sunday, at A. NJ;
Connecting with str. Dalles City at the cascades
Arrives at Portland, p. m.
B. F. LAUGHLIN. General Manager.
Railroads.
EAST BOUND.
No.2, Arrives 12:o1A.M. Departs 12Oe A. M.
s, =" II: M. :" II: so P. NJ.
WEST BOUND.
No. Arrives s:SS4s s:SS4 Departs 40 40 n.
noS
east at 9:15 A.
STAGES.
For Prineville, via. Bake Oven, leave daily
For Antelope, Mitchell, Canyon City, leave
springs sad TysS Valley. leave daily except
Sunday at A. M.
week except Sunday at A. M.
ofiices for all lines at the Umatilla House.
Post-Omce.
oFFICE HOURS
Gsneral Delivery Window -. s. a.. m. to 2 p. m.
Money Order 81. "...........S s. a. m. to p. m.
sunday u "...........9 g a. m. to 10 a. m.
CLOSING OF MAILS
trains going East, 9 p. m. and II ;45 m.
West. 20 p. N. and $3.50 p. m.
'6tage for Goldendale. ............... .7:3o a. m.
".pufur and Warm Springs $50 80 a. a. m. m.
tLsavins for kyyts;ond Lyls 4 aartland S$S S a. m m.
: Except sunday. tAn'ei0pe 'o''0 u, H.
tTri-weekiy; Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
MONDAY MAY 2, 1892
o. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WEATHER BUREAU
The DAILEs, Or, May 2, 1892.
Altitude l1e above sea level
,;s:: s=: ss$ G.; III. a:s v::is:. e.:
81 ssss 9 = =. sW :SS g FasfG'sssSy afsss9
Maximum temperature, s5; minimum tenn
Height of River, D. M. .:........99 feet;
Cnange In past "a hours. 10 foot
average precipitation from July 1st to date 1853
Total deficiency from July 1st, 1891, to date, 2.75
inches.
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.
r. SAN Francisco, May2. 1892.
III RAIN | Uso.b.. fo.a,oa, am @ -
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Mr.. J. P. Blaize, an extensive real
estate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa, mar
rowly escaped one of the severest at
tacks of pneumonia while in the north
ern part of that state during a recent
blizzard, says the Saturday Reuiesc. Mr..
Blaize had occasion to drive several
miles during the storm and was SO thor
.oughly chilled that he was unable to
get warm, and inside of an hour after
his return he was threatened with
severe case of pneumonia or lung fever.
Mr.. Blaize sent to the nearest drug store
and got bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, of which he had often heard,
and took number of large doses. He
says the effect was wonderful and that
in short time he was breathing quite
easily. He kept on taking the medicine
and the next day was able to come to
Des Moines. Mr. Blaize regards his
cure as simply wonderful. so cent
bottles for sale by Blakeley & Houghton,
druggists. d&w