The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-12

Mr.. Fred w. Wilson, who has been
visiting his parents in this city during
the holidays, started this morning on
his return to Mitchell, where he is en-
gagged in business. 4
Mrs. Lille Burford, daughter of Mrs.
Laura Cooley of Centerville. is seriously
i'll at her home in Klickitat county. Mr..
and Mrs. Burford were quite recently
married, under very favorable circum-
stances. It is earnestly hoped she may
soon recover.
Mr.. E. F. Humason of Spokane, who
was a short time since made the victim
of a conspiracy and convicted of steal
ing cattle at Spokane, carried the mat
ter to the supreme court and the decision
has been reversed. Mr.. Humason was
formerly resident of this city and his
many friends will be gratified to learn
of the decision.
The Baker city Democrat says Lewis
& Dryden have commenced actions all
along the line to recover on subscrip-
tions to their Railway Guide. In that
city they have handed their list to
their attorneys, and 1t is expedient that
the delinquents "walk up to the cap
tain's Office A number have already
settled.
The freeze last night put the ice on
the sloughs above town in good condi-
! ton and all who can are availing them
selves of the opportunity to enjoy a
good skate. We would call the atten-
<Df boe 10 ~
lake disaster of day before yesterday to
the fact that there is now chance to
retrieve their regulations as skaters.
Gov. Ponnoyer has attempted to place
the responsibility for the defeat of the
Xproposed portage railway at the dalles
upon our delegation in congress. What
ever may have happened in the past-is
passed. The future is to determine what
shall be done. It matters little to the
people that mistakes may have been
made-only: Don't let any more mis-
| takes occur The people of the Inland
Empire have done forever with political
illibustering about the project of an
openaoy y0lumb bis river. It has got to
come, and that is all there is about it.
We understand that bill was intro
duced yesterday appropriating $3.50, ,O00
for the purpose by q member of the SEN
ate in Salem. When copy of the bill
reaches US we shall be prepared to dis
cuss its provisions.
THE CHRONICLE heartily concurs in
the Capital Journal suggestion that
when the proper time arrives a history
of w. s. Ladd, deceased, should be writ
ten. That man should come to the
Pacific coast almost penniless, possessed
of no capital but sound physique, q
clear head for business, and good char
acter, and die worth twenty millions is
a significant commentary on American
institutions. A life of W. SeLadd would
be better history of Oregon than any
now in existence. The clear impress
sions of strong characters upon the minds
of growing generations would be far
more valuable than much that is now
taught in the schools and printed in the
newspapers. A well written history oi
Mr.. Ladd's life would read almost like q
romance. The example of sterling in
tegrity, his tireless industry, his high
courage under all circumstances, his
patient suffering of physical distress
that would have crushed many mar
into nothingness; these are traits thai
shcald be held before the youth of oul
country. The death of our great banker
and business man of this coast is fresf
in the minds of all. The good things Of
over forty years of activity among hi
fellow men should not be lost in tn,
speedy oblivion following death.