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sault, and never going far enough away to per-
NIT the escape of his prisoner.

ssult, and never going far enough away to per-
NIT the escape Of his prisoner.
Aunt 'Scills's dinner was late, for Uncle Bon
went to the parade; but it was An exceptionally
good one, and there was puffy little turnover
at 'Phrastus's place. Aunt 'Soilla rang tho lit
tie bell, and Uncle Ben rang the big bell, with
out bringing any small nephew forward to eat it.
CATER all I've sale, /" declared Aunt Priscilla,
her lips growing ominously thin and tight,
"thst boys been and gone to the p'rade p
"'Taint sgin nature II he has, }" said Uncle
Ben. "When you stretch string too tight, it'll
snap"
"something'll snap" said Aunt 'scilla, Her
eyes did. GIVE got to train up that boy In the
way he should go, and mean to do 1t. Don't
you dsst say word, Benjamin Arbuokle II he
don't learn to 60 straight now, he'll 60 crooked
oil his life."
After dinner, she out two long lilac sprouts,
and trimmed them with ostentatious care. While
she was washing dishes in tho kitchen, Uncle
Ben slyly out tiny slashes along the whole length
Of each switch.
It was the middle Of the afternoon, when q
boy with dirty, tear marked face and mud
stained clothes shuffled into tho house. Under
his arm he carried dsmasted toy schooner, and
dilspldated, five cent American flag.
$50, Theophrastus Wilson," greeted Aunt
'Soilla, "you've been to the p'rade, after all.
Very we'll, SIR, you're going to remember this
Fourth Of July as long you live. Come straight
here"
She fourished one of the switches, and it fell
to pieces in her astonshed hands.
"Guess 1 shell member it," whined 'Phras-
tus 81 haint been t. the p'rsde-I haint. I
stuck up in tree this hull everastin' Fourth,
with Turner's old ram buttin' at it tryin' to
shake me down. Id had to sayed there all
night, too, likely, II Mr.. Turner's Pete hadn't
come along You jest asst him"
When Harvey Harris heard of it, he could not
resist saying $50 the British boat, eh, 'Pbras-
tus?"
"Just that onoe!" said 'Phrsstus.-Mrs.
Frank Leo, in Youths Companion.
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HOW THE BRITISH. BEAT 'PHRASTUS

"'N' she says | sha'nt spend one cent for
crackers por torpydoes,> aer 60 down to see the
prade, ner any of the bays. She says I've got
to stay hum and keep still this Fourth"
The prospeot was EVIDENTLY dire to Theophras
tus Wilson, but the person to whom he poured
out his woes only twinkled a pair Of merry eyes.
Harvey Harris was several years older than
'Phrastus, but he listened with an interest very
comforting to the smalloY boy.
"She says kin take the old hoss-pstle, n
fire it off once down hehjnd the barn. M kin
tie dads Old flag 20 htoomstick, and. wave it
about all wanter. Who wants an old broom
stick round anyway That amt no Fourth of
July"
'Phras jus sniffed-hea almost sniveled His
nearer laughed outright.
"Ssy, Yhrastus, what under the canopy did
you do lass Fourth that n axes Aunt 'Scilla set
tie down on you like thsc$
"Nothir'," said 'PhrasSus sullenly.
"Oh pshaw! 1 know eou and know Aunt
Priscilla. She'd never corner you up so close
without some reason. Honest, now, out with It,
and I'll see what can dc for you"
"There was the ost,' said 'Phrastus, digging
his toes into the ground :.
"What about the css?
"She tod me to give him his dinner, N Iput
firscracker under the pap. 1t didn't hurt him
mono, but, he never conn fer week; and he
won't tech goldfish sepce'!
"Oh, hol What elses'
"The sessin' hen," said .Phrastus scratching
his right ear. 81 knowet, she wanted her broke
up, m bet couple Of ctsckers'd do it -
swell, did they?'
"Guess you'd thought so! They set the
The Charleston advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1894-189?, 1894-07-01
OUR COUNTRY'S WEALTH.

A bulletin issued by the Census Bureau gives
us the figures. The "true valuation or SELL
ing price, of all property in this country e1olu-
sive of Alaska-real estate, live stock, farm i'm
Elements, mines and quarries, gold and silver,
machinery, mill products on hand, railroads,
telegraphs, telephones, ships, canals, with other
things too numerous to mention-in 1890 was
$e5, O37, O91, 1877. The gain during the preceding
decade was at least fifty per cent and probably
more. The average for every man, woman and
child in the country is now over GOO Among
the states New York ranks first in wealth then
in order come Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Mas
sachusetts California stands sixth. Nearly
one.third Of the entire wealth Of the country is
found In the New England states, Now York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ours il ga
goodly heritage "-particularly this northeast.
ern corner Of it.-Seleeted.
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gpaay, folks.
MISS P0LLY's FOURTH.

Did ever you hear Of Miss Polly shannon,
Who nearly goes mat at the sight cannon?
Just outside Of Bristol she lives alfs,one,
And haan't 30 much as q cat Of her own
While dresding the thought of the Fourth of July,
She said to herself, ~ shall certainly Ayr
Then suddenly there popped in her head the way
Most sereney to spend our National Day.
At evening she plugged all the key-heles with
And oyer each window hung blankets from tacks ;
Then, filling her ears full ofpink cotton batting,
She tied on her pightcsp all ruffles and tsttipg,
And said to herself, "Now wen see If that cannon
At four in the morning Will rouse Polly Shannon r
The Mayor of Brisgol, however, was sick,
Ar evsn 30 low a. to mind the clocks tick;
And, therefore, the Council made haste to proclaim,
BY means Of great posters, in letters Of flame:
"BECACsE OF HIS HONOR THE MAYORS Con-
:. DITIoN,
Pronounced very cyitoal by the physician,
Tomorrow no CRACKER, gun, cannon or pistol
Shall once be shot off in the city Of Bristol.
Police are instructed and will, without fail,
Most promptly remand all offenders to jail
Just think of the grief of those poor Bristol boys
But Polly slept sweetly, for no thunderous IccHr
or cannen terrific awoke her at four
Twas late when she rose, with supreme satisfac-
ton,
Preparing herself for a day OF inscton;
For how could she work-the house dark as
pocket,
And mercury goingsway up like rocket?
But when perspiration meant peace and protection,
She felt she could stand it with little objection.
So all thu day long In the darkness and heat
She sweltered and worjsed while outside the sweet
Ripe fragrance Of summer pervsded the air,
The birds gave their concerts, all nature fair,
While never gun, Torpedo nor pistol,
The ghc ss.of q sound woke in solemn old Bristol !
The next morning came With sense of release
Which filed her whole soul with contentment and
peace g.
She tossed wax and cotton far out of her sight,
Threw wide doors and windows, and gazed with
delight!
Her eghbor, Dick Jores, came and lounged on
her gate
GOOD mornin How are ye? You're up rather
lste
l thoughtEyou was sick, twas so sort Of shut up
Too bad co the boys, thst are bill they put upT'
"Whst biil?" "Ain't ye heazd?" Tbet's why
twas so still
They putst the Fourth >cause the Mayors so ILL., ="
"And didn't they shoot oft the cannon at all ?"
Cried Polly, anna zed.: mot gun great small !;
There amt been day, US know on, this year
So dead level still as twas yesterday here!'
Miss Polly said only, Well, there declare r'
Then slammed to the toor, and dropped into a
chair: 4
With look very sheepish. and manner less curt,
She thought, "After tlis l won't cry till I'm
hurt"
Wide A1r1Ee
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FRED'S FOURTH OF JULY.

He scarce could wait in patient state
While the lsggard days went by,
Our little Fred with nut brown head,
For the grand old Fourth Of July.
He thought that noise for girls and boys
Was enjoyment great and high,
And noise will be in sway, said he,
On the grand old Fourth of July.
1t came At length, in heat and strength,
The day that babe thraldom die;
The boy he rose and donned his clothes
At dawn on the Fourth of July.
He stamped the floors, he slau med tho doors,
He uttered joyous cry,
And showed his joys by din and noise
At threshold Of Fourth Of July.
At noon Of day the fiery ray
Made earth all psrohed and dry,
And Fred grew Ill, he had his fill
or the grand old Fourth Of July.
His mammals bed for little Fred,
Where he might softly lie,
Was found the bsst, with sleep and rest,
For the ending Of Fourth of July.
Enjoy the day with noise and play,
And let the loud crackers fly,
And celebrate with pomp and state
The grand old Fourth of July.
Avoid Fred way, let this plan sway
As the lustrous time draws nigh:
o rule ourself, my little elf,
On the grand old Fourth Of July.
Anna D Walker, in Christian Work.
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"Ir is worth thousand pounds year to
have the habit Of looking on the bright side Of
things"
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All Goods Marked iu Plain Figures.
PEASE 6 MAYS.
Origin OF the Christmas Tree.


The old Teutonic and Saxon races,
before the introduction of and spread of
Christianity, had great veneration for
trees. Under the large trees, especially
old oaks the great councils were held
and judgement given, and the graves of
this people were found IN groves, they
always being buried under the roots of
tree. This all was a result of super
stition that their gods lived in those
trees. In the linden tree Berchta dwelt,
benign spirit who took charge of the
babies and rocked their cradles when
the nurses fell asleep; in the oak. Do
mar, the thunder god in the willows all
sorts of spirits; in the elder trees the
dwarfs. Whenever the festivals of these
gods were celebrated, their trees were
decorated with lights, wreaths and
'.questen" (tassels), and offerings were
hung in TIE branches, which. however,
were plundered again when the festival
was over, the gods being supposed only
to have appropriated the best.
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PEASE 6 MAYS
PERSONAL MENTION.

Grant Mays is in the city.
Miss Jeanette Williams returned to
Portland today.
Mr.. w. F. Byars came over from Gold
endale yesterday.
Hon. E. L. Smith and wife of Hood
River are visiting friends in the city.
Geo. w. Fillcon of Spokane came in on
the noon train from Portland and leaves
for home tonight.
Harry Fowler is ornamentlng the pas
senger trains again, having Conductor
Miller's run, the latter being sick.
Mrs. J. M. Patterson returned from
Salem yesterday, where she has been
to attend the wedding of her sister.
J: F. Davenport, formerly in charge of
the Oregon Lum Der Co.'s planning mills
at Hood River. has purchased lumber
yard in Pendleton.
Col. Sinnott arrived home from Port
land last night which accounts for the
sunshine this morning. He looks none
the worse for his ardnous duties as fore
man of the U. S. grand jury, notwith-
standing the fact that the jury broke
the record by returning 38 indictments
in one dav.
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value OF Publicity.

Many clergymen now see in clearer
light the moral value of newspaper pub
licity. The press throws light into
many dark and unwholesome region of
civic life Evil men and women shrink
from that light. The legitimate expos
ure of vice and crime is duty which
newspapers owe to the public, and the
performance of which has been largely
unappreciated in clerical circles hereto
fore. While the newspapers are willing
to admit that they may not unproitably
listen to the pulpit, yet they must be
forgiven for a quiet smile when they see
the pulpit profting by their example in
publicly exposing prevalent vices, and
thereby creating that agitation which
precedes every effective reform among a
free people.-Spokane Spokesman-Re-
view.
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All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE 6 MAYS

The sun came out warm and beautiful
today, the first time IN so long that we
had begun to feel that we could no
longer claim to be of Eastern Oregon,
but rather, as far as climate is con-
cerned at least, to the genuine webfoot
part of the state.
The comparison of the county clerks
books with those of other years. shows
that the comfy will save from s., 900 to
s., 500 per year in that Office, under the
salary system. The sheriff's Office will
not show any material difference, but if
anything will tall short of meeting its
expenses.
The Methodist Sunday school will
have Christmas exercises and Christ
mas tree Tuesday night. Friends de-
string may put presents on the tree, but
not more than two presents for any one
person. Presents should be at the
church by O'Clock. Exercises COM
mence at O'Clock.
Hon. w. Lar Hill failed to get the ap-
pointment as superior judge of Alameda
county, although strongly backed for the
place. Governor Markham appointed
Judge A. L. Frick. Somehow, with all
his brilliancy, Mr.. Hill always proves
failure in his expeditions into the
wilderness of politics.
The United States is after the trap
fishermen because the traps cause "a
shoaling of the waters and the formation
of bars. Should the traps be condemned
it will speedily follow that an attempt
will be made by the Astoria people to
stop wheel fishing. This is as certain to
follow as day is to follow night.
Mr.. A. J. Brigham of Dufur informs
us that lot of hogs belonging to Rich
ard Sigmon, near that city, showed
symptoms of being sick Sunday, and In
short time six of them were dead.
Others have gone the same way, until
half of his band of thirty-six are dead.
What the trouble is, is SO far mystery.
The Regulator is getting in generally
somewhat earlier than she used to do,
but is carrying Just as much freight as
usual. Those residing along the river
have their winter supplies all in, and
most OF their products shipped, and are
prepared for siege should the river
freeze over, or the running ice get too
thick to permit the boat running.
At the regular monthly Sunday school
board meeting of the M. E. Church, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Smith French,
superintendent; Mrs. M. Fowler, LIST
assistant supt.; ]. H. Cross, I'd assistant
supt.; G. H. Brown, secretary; John
Parrott, assistant secretary; W. A.
Kirby, treasurer; Miss Louise Ruch,
organist; Miss Edith Randall, assistant
organist; John Parrott, chorister.
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THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1894
BRIEF MENTION.
Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle
Reporters.

A good boy can secure steady work
and fair wages by applying at this office.
License to wed was issued yesterday
to w. @. Doughton and Miss Ida Rob-
erts.
Ashland is being amused, and well
amused too, by Hamlin's Wizard Oil
Company.
An action for divorce was commenced
this morning by Elizabeth Smart against
Edmund Smart.
Mr.. E. F. Sharp has developed taste
for poetry that amounts almost to pas
sion. For proof of this ask A. G. john
son or Deputy Sheriff Kelley.
There was Sunday school concert at
Liberty schoolhouse last Sunday, nnder
the direction of Mrs. Haverly, that was
well attended and was very pleasant
affair.
Mr.. P. T. Knowles, who returned from
Montana the other day, has been taking
some lessons in humility recently. He
says they are absolutely necessary for q
mans peace of mind.
Pence of Colorado proposes to levy a
tax on beer, which he says will raise
$100,0O0,000 revenue, without any
trouble. If so, how many hundred mil
lions of dollars are spent for beer, that
it can stand such a taxi
Street Commissioner Butts, with a
force of men, is cleaning Second street,
and doing good work too. AS the mud
is swept away, disclosing the smooth
surface of the Macadan, it becomes evi.
dent that that piece of rock work was 8
success. ss. -.
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Real ESTATE rransactlons.

The following deeds were fled for rec
orded yesterday evening and this morn
ing:
United States to Henry M Wilson, e119
ne1l and e1s, se14, sec "a, tip 2, of 10
O.; receivers receipt.
Simon Mason to Thomas Noryal, two
and quarter acres in section Is, tp 4, 8
of IL e; 500.
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All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE &C MAYS
How to Make Money.

By presenting all Wasco county war
rants registered prior to January 10, 1891,
at my Office and get your money for
them, and buy new warrants with the
same. Interest ceases after this date,
Dec. 10, 1894. VIM. MICHEL,
County Treasurer, Wasco County, Or.
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A splendid oner.

Our clubbing arrangements with the
San Francisco Examiner entities those
subscribing for that paper in connection
with TIE CHRONICLE to all the benefits
of their premium offer, that is num-
bered receipt and choice of premium
pictures. The price of the Examiner is
$1.75, the price of THE CHRONICLE 81 so.
and we send you both with all privileges
as above stated for one year for 1925.
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Notice.

This is to certify that my wife and
myself have agreed to disagree, and sep
may contract after this date. ~ @
E. R. SMART.
The Dalles, Dec. 20, '94. 22-6t
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Cord Wood.

We again have an abundant supply Of
dry fir and hard wood for Immediate
delivery at the lowest rates, and hope to
be favored with liberal share of the
trade. Jos. 7. PETERS & Co.
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The Columbia Packing Co. are selling
trimmed pork shoulders at cents per
pound for cash. Lrtna sfpsss decIS
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We are not giving away stoves; but
we will sell our heaters until Christmas
at cost, to clear up stock. This is your
chance. MAYS & Crows.
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Hon. Alexander h. stephens.

I OCCASIONALLY use, when my condition
requires it, DIR. Simmons Liver Reguls
tor, with good effect.
Hon. ALEX. II. STEPHENS"
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All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE 6 MAYS.

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child. she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them castoria.
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Mr.. H. H. Campbell has received a
new line of crockery at his grocery store,
which he will sell at 10 per cent. dis
count. dec18.
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Stubling & Williams have at their
sample rooms. corner Second and Court
streets, fine lot of claret, port and zin-
fandel wine, which they will sell to the
trade or at retail at lowest possible
prices. Dec13.
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Wheat hay at $40 per ton in any guam
tity at Mays & Groves. dec11-1w
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Stubling & Williams have received a
fine assortment of imported liquors dur
ing theAweek, consisting of brandies,
whiskies and wines, which they will
offer over their bar, and will retail at
very low prices. Only the best wines.
liquors and cigars kept at their sample
rooms, corner Court and Second streets.
The oHnoNlc1E prints the news. -
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Put ON Your Glasses and Look MT This
From 500 to $1,000 to loan. Apply to
4 f GEO. w. ROWLAND,
lib Third st. The Dalles, Or.
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Ladies Silk Hdkchfs. l2a

Early in the season
we placed an order
with one of the larg-
est importers from
japan. We had an
immense array of
samples from which
to make our selec-
ton, and with the
present reduced
prices, can suit both
purse and taste. A
complete range of
prices.
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We received, late in
the season, some cut
lengths of choice
Dress Goods and
Imported Dress Pat
terms. We have a
few still unsold, and
we are giving 3355
per cent discount.
Silk Mumers, 75c
Have all been re-
marked, and prices
greatly reduced. The
prices give you the
best possible values.
We have a good
range of values-75
cts, ST, $1.25, $1.5o,
$1.75. A suitable
Christmas present
for either gentleman
or lady.
White Shirts,
1aundered, 7Oc
In addition to our
other lines, we have
recently put in the
celebrated Monarch
White Shirt. Their
$1.50 shirt, so mark
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
--A ~- n --A
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Dress Goods, 18c Dress Patterns

01CSS 0OOu6, 40S
At this price we are
offering Se-inch wool
Brocades, fifteen diff
ferent shades, that
we have been selling
for 25 cents.
Sackings, 29c
We have a line of So
inch Wool Sacking
that have been ex-
ceptionally good sell
ers with US, at 35
ceuts. At the price
now marked on them
we expect to clean
them up this week.
Japan Silks, 37aac
Our 22-inch Japan
Silks, French dye,
have been given a
very cordial recep-
ton by the ladies of
The Dalles. We
have a grand range
of colorings, from the
light, delicate shades
to the rich dark col
ors.
These goods have
given Uniform salts
faction at so cents.
Nothing more invit-
ing for fancy waists.
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Linen Sets, 1926


We are closing out
a line at this price.
On the Foster and
Centemeri Kid
Gloves we are giving
10 per cent discount.
Kid Gloves are al
ways a most accepta-
bic Christmas gift
for a lady.
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Clubbing List.
Local AdveTtisinE.

Local AdveytIsing. 80
10 Gents per line for first insertion, and Cents
ger line for each subsequent insertion.
Special rates for long time notices.
All local notices received later than O'Clock
Will appear the following day.
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ed, SO retailed every
where, we are selling
ing for $1.25. Their
short bosom shirt we
have marked down
81. Try them fyou
are seeking comfort.
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Mems Silk Hdk' 'chfs. 25c

When making our
purchases of Silk
Handkerchiefs we
ran across a gentle
mans hemstiched
White Silk Hand
kerchief, which by
taking a quantity oft,
we are now enabled
to say .25 cts. Never
beenable to do it be-
fore. We have better
ones, of course, at 45,
so, rs, 81.
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We don't want you
to forget that we sell
Shoes, and sell them
cheap too. We have
Ladies Shoes, Mems
Shoes, Boys Shoes,
Girls Shoes, and at
our special prices you
can certainly do bet
ter with us than else
where.
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THE CHnoN1cIE prints the news.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-06-02
They W ant Names.

The Russell Art Publishing Co.,
of 928 Arch street, Philadelphia,
desire the names and address of
few people in every town who are
interested in works of art, and to
secure them they offer to send free,
Cupid Guides the Boat" a superb
ly executed water color picture, size
10x IL inches, suita BILE for framing,
and sixteen other pictures about
same size, in colorS, to any one
sending them at once the names and
address of ten persons (admirers of
fine pictures) together with six two
cent stamps to cover expense of
mailing, etc. The regular price of
these pictures is $100, but they can
all he secured free by any person
forwarding the names and stamps
promptly. The editor of this paper
has already received copies of above
pictures and considers them really
Seems of Art"