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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-10-21

who sells his wheat now tor fifty
cents can get 1929 grains of silver bull
ion for fifty cents worth of wheat; how
the government under Republican rule
began the coinage of silver dollars,
which jefferson stopped, and coined
more in one year than double the
amount coined from 1892 to 1873; and
finally how the election of Bryan will
certainly cause a financial panic and
paralyze all kinds of business.
His address throughout was bristline
with patriotism, wit and good sense
and his large audience was convinced
that his contention was the proper
thing for the American people.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-10-21

K. o. 7. M, what is it?
: Perfect weather for the fair.
Hon. 7. T. Geer tomorrow night.
K. o. T. NJ. at K. of P. hall Friday
night.
The town is full of fakirs, confidence
men and toughs, always incidental to a
fair.
Five thousand people at least were
upon the streets last evening at 80
O'Clock.
Capt. Leyh will be at the Salvation
Army Thursday and Friday nights with
kinetograph, 8 cents admission.
Regular meeting of the Knights of
Maccabees tonight, Oct. 2lst. Full at
tendance required, business OF import
ance: By order Sr. knight Com.
Ward & Kerns are running very
handsome carryall to and from the fair
grounds. Mr.. Robertson handles the
ribbons, and the genial ''Tom' is con-
ductor.
A Bryan man in Eugene agrees to
wheel another fellow in wheelbarrow
in the procession at the ratification If
Mckinley is elected, and vice versa if
Bryan is elected.
The Republican campaign is being
conducted with great vigor. The next
who is widely known and highly re-
spected throughout the state for his per-
sonal worth and great ability.
Exhibits are being placed ia the pa
vilion today, and will be in readiness by
this evening. A reporter took a peep
inside the Yogt hall this afternoon and
found that the display is rstonishingly
pretty. full report will appear in to-
morrow's issue.
Chas. Jones and VIM. Sangster were
arrested today on a charge of making an
attempt to pass counterfeit money. The
trial began before Commissioner j. M .
Huntington TO-DAY, and after the testi-
mony of one witness was taken continued
till Friday. The defendants were held
under $3.50 bonds.
Mike Welch, driver of Fowler's horse,
was dragged about halt way around the
race course yesterday afternoon. The
horse started to go before WEIGH had be-
come seated in the sulky, when he ran
ahead and grabbed the horse by the bits.
He subdued the animal at great personal
danger after it had run the quarter
mile.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
have pies, cakes and doughnnts for sale
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat.
urday of this week in the building just
vacated by Mr.. Herbring. In connec-
tion with the sale they propose having q
lunch counter on the restaurant plan
pay for what you get. No discount on
silver, gold received at face value
Wheat is advancing and our dealers look
for rise in pumpkins; pumpkins make
pies.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-10-21
1T WAS ALL ONE WAY.
The Mckinley Parade Eclipsed That of
Bryan--schOonmaker Speech.

Republicanism was everywhere trium-
phant in The Dalles last night. Such
scenes of enthusiasm were never wit
messed upon the streets of our bright,
bustling city as were seen yesterday
afternoon and evening, when the cohorts
of Bryan and Mckinley struggled, fgur-
atively, for supremacy. Preparations
were made on both sides for great
things, as it was known that the demon
sIrations at length would determine the
decide beyond doubt who would carry
Wasco county next November. Enthu-
siasm was rife and men were stirred to
their deepest feeling, who at other times
are remarkable for composure and con-
servatism.
All day long strangers were. arriving
from different parts of Sherman, Kick
itat and Wasco counties, till it is esti-
mated that nearly 700 people from out
lying precincts were in The Dalles.
Shortly after O'Clock the Bryanites
started their procession up Second
street. The sidewalks were packed with
people, but the cheering was of SUBJ
dued nature. After a detour around
several blocks the Popocrats wound up
at the court house yard, where large
stand had been erected to serve Senator
Tillman's purposes. Upon the platform
were seated the noted Popocratic leaders
of The Dalles, whose voices have been
heard resonant upon our street corners
for the past two months.
When the Bryan parade had spent it's
force, expectation centered upon the
Mckinley men and the crowds upon
the sidewalks surged nearer the edges
in their eagerness to see what promised
to he the biggest affair of it's kind ever
held in Eastern Oregon. And no one
was disappointed. Second street was
ablaze with torches as enthusiastic men
stood in line waiting for the signal to
march. The large supply of torches pro-
vided by the Mckinley club was soon
exhausted and the doors of the building
were thronged by men asking that they
might assist in the good work. When
Marshal Farley gave the order to march
there swung into line the grandest
parade The Dalles or any Eastern Ore
gon city ever witnessed. Five hundred
men marched with even step to the
patriotic music of our proficient band.
There were all conditions of life repre-
sented. Old men, with hating steps
and young men with exuberant spirits
veterans who had risked their life tc
save the country's honor once and who
are willing to do it now. Farmers,
laborers, merchants, doctors and lawyers
all united in one magnificent outburst OF
patriotism. As the long column swept
down Second street the scene beggara
description. Our business houses were
lit up by illuminations of red fire, while
skyrockets ascending at regular inter-
walls made trails of glory across the
heavens. Men, women and children
shouted themselves hoarse, while from
the marching men there came volley
after volley of hurrahs. The Dalles
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-10-21
senator rIllman.

The great bugaboo from South Caro-
lima has come and gone. The Bryan
club here put forth some herculean ef-
forts and actually got up parade.
There were some $50 in line, about half
of whom were provided with torches
and banners, one of the latter inscribed
as follows: "The Millions Against the
MiIlieniers." These, with about 150 by
ISLANDERS. ranged up at the court house
corner, when Tillman began speaking
He had not spoken more than a few
sentences when he was interrupted by
the noise made by the Mckinley hosts,
as they marched by, block distant. II
was full fifteen minutes before he could
make himself heard and the interim
was filed by an occasional sentence
from the pitchfork orator, meant to bt
sarcastic or derisiVe. Mr.. Tillman said
nothing new of value to his own adher
ents or any one else. He preached the
gospel of reputation in the orthodox
way, varied only by that acrinouv of
statement for which he is noted. Will.
it will be of no interest to reproduce
anything he said upon the monetary
question, for he said nothing that has
not been refuted time and again. and
while it is impossible to report his tariff
views, for he left these absolutely to
conjecture, it might be of interest to
state some of his extravagancies on
what he pretended to believe would be
the outcome of the election. First, ht
said Oregon would go for Bryan, and
that he had so informed Chairman
Jones. The cheer that greeted this
statement was somewhat marred by the
shouting of the Mckinley parade, now
two blocks distant, but with fatuous in
difference they pretended not to hear it,
and continued to whoop for Br-r-r-ryan.
He claimed also, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Michigan, Ohio and New York, and if
he hadn't choked little bit when he
mentioned the Empire state, be may
perhaps have continued up through the
northeast and included Maine and YER
mont. He said Aitgeld would be re-
elected governor of Illinois and that he
could be elected governor of South
Carolina again if he wanted to. The
small crowd listened quite patiently
while he was recounting his own i'm
portance, for an Oregon audience Is in
dulgent.
Judged by the respective turnouts and
the enthusiasm of each, The Dalles will
go about 8 to for Mckinley
s~I
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never saw such scene as last nights
mott, ex-Gov. Moody and Mayor Meme
fee sat the distinguished guest and
speaker, Hon. F. X. Schoonmaker. He
was kept busy lifting his hat In ac-
acknowledgement of tributes of cheers and
it was easy to see that he was deeply
impressed by the demonstration. After
marching down the length of town the
procession stopped at the Vogt opera
house which was already filed with ex-
pectant listeners.
The contrast between the scenes at
the court house and in the opera house
vas dismal for the Popocrats. Fully
three times as many people crowded TO
hear Mr.. Schoonmaker as gathered to
listen to the famous pitchfork anarchist.
Upon the stage were seated many we'll
known Republicans. The stage was
beautifully decorated, while a life-sized
picture of Major Mckinley, wreathed in
the national colors, gave inspiration to
the scene.
The singing by the Glee Club, COM
posed of twentyfour voices, was beauti-
fully done and appreciated by the audi
ence, while the solo by Mr.. John
Hampshire, with chorus by the club to
the tune of Paradise Alley provoked
repeated applause.
In very neat and pleasing introduc-
ton President Grove presented Mr..
Schoonmaker, who was greeted with
long continued applause by the audi
ence- After saying that he had never
seen demonstration of this magnitude
in city of this size, and paying pleas
ant tributes to the people, the band
and the Glee Club, he launched forth
into his subject.
That he was complete master of his
| subject no one who listened to him will
for moment question. He devoted
about one hour to the discussion of the
tariff. By reason of his personal ac-
quaintance with the glove manufactur-
ing business of New Jersey, he used this
industry to demonstrate the claims of
the tariff advocates; that a protective
tariff does not raise the price, but does
decrease it; that it gives employment to
I "a AoA RLOOuCbS,
competition and improved methods, all
of which tends toward prosperity of the
nation. In the same manner, using the
watch industry, he proved that the
American people, by the aid of protec-
tive tariff, established the industry here,
make better watches and sell them
cheaper than the manufacturers of
Switzerland. His presentation of the
reciprocity law was peculiarly clear and
forcible, and the great invention of
James G. Blaine to stimulate American
commerce was so explained that every
listener understood its advantages.
Closing his address upon the tariff, he
suggested music by the band, after
which he discussed the doodle" ques-
ton. His illustrations were extremely
simple, and so clear that children could
understand it. He showed how Bryan
proposed to make 80 ounces of silver,
which every man can now procure
with the money equivalent of one
ounce in gold or other currency, cost
twice as much; how the wheat raiser
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wAYsIDE oLEANINos.

Random Observations and Local Events
of Lesser Magnitude.
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K. o. T. M. Friday night.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27

of a mother in Mysteries and a child ex-
hausted by bowling and otherwise nearly
dead with terror being brought together
by a sleek headed policeman, whereat
there is crying ard hugging and kissing
and mumbled explanations, until the un-
sympathetic crowd pushes the pair of
celebrants into the street.
Herr Raschen is not one of the sights of
the tair, but he has arranged many of its
scenes. AS manager of the art depart
ment he has achieved success. In former
years many artists refused to exhibit
paintings because the canvases of rivals
held the choice positions. Nobody kicks
this year, and the art gallery is better and
more complete than before. The fact is
that Herr Raschen, who ranks among our
leading painters, started the gallery of
1896 by hanging his own best work in the
poorest places. In assigning pictures he
placed the works of others to suit his
lancy. Then, if an artist suggested that
possibly his pictures could be displayed to
better advantage elsewhere in the hall,
Herr Raschen, pointing to his own can
va es, remarked: Yours show brighter
than mine; still, 1 prefer this subdued
light" The scheme worked. The art
gallery is a success. So is the fair of 1896.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27

left for Europe the frogs voice could be-
plainly heard in the most distant part Of
the house.
"a watch-do could not have been more
aithful.
"Our family physician made quite a
thorough study of the case, and stated
that, while the growth appeared to be a
wen, it was really nothing more nor less
than an aDnor NAL development of one of
the air cells in the lung of the frog, and it
was best to allo W it to remain. If it were
to be punctured the frog would lose in
natural process would be expelled from
the mouth, wou uld then be diverted
through the new passage.
GA puncture was made in the air sac,
which instantly collapsed, and four or five
days later, aft er the puncture had healed,
the sac refill ed.
II had taken close observations of this
unique feature and while in Berlin con.
suited an old German professor regarding
1t. On my return to San Francisco I
brought a miniature phonograph and
Immediately set about fitting it into the
frogs 'auditori um.'
Before placing it there, however, I talked
into the machine, uttering many trite say
ings besides calling the names of number
of people, in fact, had his frogship primed
for an evening s entertainment.
''Then 1 sent out invitations TO number
of friends to come and spend the evening.
The frog acted admirably, and when [
assured my guests that he could talk they
intimated that l was stretching the long
bow.
"However, it was not long before they
were convinced.
81 placed saucer of water on the table
and asked, Will you have a drinkP'
4 should croak, replied the frog. Then
he blinked comically at the guests and
looking to the left said, 'Aleck Badlam.'
BY JoveP said Alex, the snakes got
brains"
"Well, we had great evening, and An.
nesley Davis offered me this diamond ring
for the frog. AT first 1 objected and then
decided to accept his offer. He took the
frog away with nim. 1t wasn't long after
that, one cold night, Annesley placed the
frog in tie warming oven, so he would
have comfortable bed. 1 suppose the
warmth caused the air to expand. because
in short time there was loud explosion,
and they discovered the frog had passed
in his checks.
"Annesley said he never knew before
then that frog had brass insides. Well.
next morning the cook put a couple of
fried frogs legs on the table and Annesley
ate them; but, say don't you think he
paid trife high for that delicacy2" And
Mr. Martin twirled the costly diamond
ring so that it glittered in the rays of the
electric-lamp.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27
A TALKING FROG
Remarkable Intelligence Of a San
Francisco Croaker

This is wonderful tale about a real
frog. Some people think that frogs can't
think, but that is only because they never
knew Al Martins frog and never saw it
think. The frog is dead now, rest his
bones; but the story of his freaks of intel
ligence and domesticity will live long
after him.
There are but few IN San Francisco who
do not know Al Martin of the Golden
Rule Bazaar, but there are many who
know nothing about his passion for frogs,
his diamond ring, the curious air-sac, the
diminutive phonograph and all that.
During the week, when passing his pri-
vate Office, 1 discovered him busily en-
gagged in patching up the anatomy of an
imported Borneo frog toy, which had suf-
fered from severe fall.
'I suppose you think it strange" he re-
marked, "that should throw away Valua-
BILE moments in patching a cheap toy. But
when you know of my experience with
frogs you will readily understand a GER
tain tenderness of feeling 1 have for the
species.
"It Is something like fourteen months
since I discovered on my doorstep one
morning an unusually large buIlfrog,
which betrayed not the slightest fear at
my presence. At first was prompted to
drive it away. but on second thought de-
cided to treat it more generously. So l
called my little daughter. who took the
frog indoors, where it received a great
deal of considerate attention.
"a diminutive skye terrier had served as
a pet and watchdog for long time, and
before very long it was noticed that when
stranger came up the steps and the Skye
commenced barking the frog would croak
ominously with a 'ya-kunk, ya-kunk'
sound away down IN his throat, which
could easily be distinguished at the head
of the stairs.
zone unfortunate day the Skye went to
his doom under the wheels of a milk
wagon and has never been replaced-that
Is, not by dog.
1.-THE frog sat by the hatrack in the front
hallway and whenever stranger ap-
preached his peculiar cry echoed lugubri-
ously through the hall.
almost invariably when the frog
croaked he nopped along to the foot OF
the stairs, and 1 noticed ere long that q
strange growth-evidently the result OF
friction against the carpet-was forming
under the frogs body. causing it to tilt
forward.
GAS this growth increased his voice be-
came noticeably louder, and it seemed
that tire wen-like appendix was merely a
hollow sounding board, with most remark
] able acoustic properties. In fact, before
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27
IN A WORLD OF REALISTIC RONHNCE

through the small holes left by limbs that
have decayed.
Every defect in the sapling is found in
enlarged form in the oak" exclaims Mr..
Hatch, peering over his spectacles and
pausing for a moment to let his words
sink deep.
Mo- many people know that the bark of
the Calaveras big trees does not grow
equally thick all the way around. 1t
doesn't, though. The bark is caught in
hollows. Late in fall and winter the bark
grows fast to the trees. When the sap
comes up in the spring it stands the
yearly growth of bark off; but there are
places in the tree where the sap cannot
accomplish that work and where the tree is
Darkbound. In the latter case an unusual
thickness of bark results. On the big
trees, where the bark is 81 feet thick
on one side, it may not be more than three
inches thick on the other side.
"a limb never gets higher from the
ground" is a peculiar lesson that Mr..
Hatch teaches at the Mechanics Fair
at is the rotting off of the limb, and the
tree growing over, that makes the long
STEM" The life is in the inner bark and
the sapwood. The heartwood is dead
wood, being without any growing sub
stance. The heartwood is added to Just
about as fast as the sapwood, and it soon
reaches the end of the limb which car not
get any nourishment anu must fall. Go
into forest and the under limbs will be
found dead. Those limbs that keep a
slant in the live wood live longer.
When planting tree out of fowerpot,
the roots should be Strengthened out or
they will grow in a circle and become a
deformity. Mr.. Hatch has an example
on hand to fit the advice.
The cause of large burl is simply a
wound in the tree, where the outer bark is
knocked off by falling limbs. The life
grows out over the wound. Whatever
figure you find in the bark will be found
in the wood of the tree. All this and a
heap more is learned, and learned, too, in
way never to be forgotten.
This is the most practical lesson the
children receive at the Pavilion.
How the free samples of home produc-
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27

used except that of saving the wood up
and down and not across, for no figure is
obtsined by cutting crosswise. In this
gallery the children find pleasure in study
ing the heads and forms, some of which
seem perfect enough to have been painted
on the wood.
A section of hollow tree is placed
before the boys and girls.
do you know the cause of the hollow
tree?" asks the old gentleman. ut is a
limb that rots into the tree. If the rotten
limb had been cut off in time there would
have been no hollowness."
What a rare life-lesson this is for the
children. 1t applies TO them both physi-
cally and morally. Then Mr. Hatch
brings out sections of a good, solid tree,
showing where branches have been lopped
off and the body has remained intact.
Had the rotting limb been allowed to con-
tinue on the strong tree the rottenness in
time would have eaten clear to the trees
heart and killed it.
The damage to a big tree that can be
be done by a number of very small rotten
limbs is demonstrated in way that everv
child can understand. A piece of tree.
used in this example, is apparently
healthy from an exterior view, except that
a number of very small limbs have rotted.
One would hardly believe that these little
limbs could make any material difference
with the trees growth or longevity. But
they do. The many little limbs rotting
soon spread disease through the BODY of
the tree. Had they been Topped off the
tree would have lived and would have
been solld when cut down, But the small
rotten limbs play havoc if left untouched
by the surgeons knife, and they eventually
bring about the downfall of even the big
gest oak. The woodpecker gets into trees
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-27
An Afternoon With the JostIing Crowd
at the City Of Booths

exclaimed the preacher; and he went
away disappointed in not being able to
become its possessor.
Near the veneered burl is piece of wood
that came from the heart of the famous
mother of the forest" (Sequoia). That
tree was 25O0 years old when America was
discovered. 1t had reached the thousand
mark when the wonderful Star in the
East proclaimed the birth of a king
whose inspirational teachings were des-
tined to revolutionize the ages. 1t began
to grow at about the time of the founding
OF Solomon's Temple, and hundreds of
dynast1es and nations rose and then
crumbled into dust the while the head of
this giantess was rising to the clouds.
But we are getting on very slowly with
the lesson that Mr.. Hatch declares he has
taught to $4,000 school children.
He brings out specimen of bird-eye
maple, and it is examined on every hand.
1t is the common belief that the bird
eyes on the maple are as natural to the
tree as the sap. 1t is astonishing to learn
that this bird-eye appearance is nothing
more or less than the work of the wood
pecker, known as the "sapsucker." This
bird punctures the wood to get the sweet
sap; the bark grows into the little hole
thus made, and the bark is the mold of
the wood.
Mr.. Hatch has gallery of figures de.
scribed naturally in wood. No art is