The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-08-16

How the News of the Contract System
was Received.


Special to TIE cHRoS1cLE.l
CASCADE LOCKS, Aug. 15.-The day
the news came that the cascade lock
completion was to be let by contract en-
tire, groups of men could be seen all
over the little city discussing the situa-
tion and the probabilities following. A
general dissatisfaction was. developed,
regardless of the advantages to be hoped
for. The inhabitants, as you know, as
a rule, with the exception of few old
residents, are class who are here as
laborers, who are, while here, dependant
on employment on the works. The
prevailing opinion of the people is that
contractors will employ cheaper labor
than that utilized by the government.
Some. think that work will not be inaug-
urated under the new regime before
Christmas, and in that event the burg
will be depopulated by those who are
here now as they cannot wait on un-
Ecertalnties. The townsite is claimed by
the railroad company, and the occu-
pants are lessees, paying the company
$12 per annum for building room during
their stay. The company understand
cannot sell, as there is a cloud on the
title.
The fish wheels, traps and nets kept
up their catch till 12 O'Clock midnight
on the 10th, which was very large the
last few days. Much to the regret of
the fishermen, all the wheels are high
and dry since the close of the season not
withstanding report says some violate
the law by .running after dark.
Quite large number are rusticating
here, and at different places along the
river, from The Dalles and Portland.
The success and enjoyment of the rusti-
Gators this season will undoubtedly in
crease the number largely next year.
The fishing attractions and inducements
offered to the Isaak Waltons, and the
scenic beauty of the wonderful Colum-
bia, region which captivates all who
have ayailed themselves of the advan-
tages and pleasures afforded them, when
pulled away from the cares and rush of
a busy life. The invigorating noun
tain atmosphere and the cool gentle
breeze is restful, in exchange for the
summer heat. The continual roar of the
cascades in the heart of the Cascade
mountains, conduces to make life en-
chanting and rapturous, not to say
healthful.
The Knights of Pythias gave an en-
joyable reunion on the anniversary oc-
casion of the foundation of that order at
this place, in the Leavens hall. G. E..
Wyley, esq.,, superintendent of con-
stuction of the 10 ks, delivered an ap-
propriate and eloquent address, follow
ing which the seats were removed and
the may dance, to the strains of music,
kept up to a late hour.
made a short visit to Brooks, camp last
Monday, from Collins landing.
Your old friend Brooks while out
trouting, in addition to a successful
catch, caught fine duck-ing by going
all under and coming out wet-all over.
Mr.. Crum, of Herman creek camp,
was guest at the K. of P. reunion. He
returned today to Join his camp mess.
He reports having fine sport, tro1ting
and hunting.
Speaking of fishing, Eagle and Ham,
ilton creeks are the favorite streams, and
anglers from Portland are frequently on
them.
The great rush for the clear mountain
streams has lessened the catch largely,
and other resorts are in quest.
This section was visited by fine light
rain this morning, which made the air
very refreshing. CAss.