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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
san DIEGO ACCIDENT.
Detective InsIey OF Los angeles Is Prob
ably Fatally Shot.


SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 5,-George T.
Insley, chief of the Insley detective bu-
reau of Los Angeles, was accidentally shot
through the left breast above the heart to-
night at 8 o'clock in the stable of the
Albemarle Hotel. He was taking A
caliber Colt revolver from under buggy
seat, when it was discharged, the ball
passing directly through his body. Ex-
Sheriff Ben T. Hill was near by and sum-
moned physicians by telephone. Insley
was carried to the Albemarle Hotel. He
suffered slight hemorrhage soon after
the accident. The ball fattened, and the
doctors believe it struck a rib and glanced.
fortunately for the wounded man. Insley
has been long in the detective service, and
stands high as a man and an officer. He
may recover.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Thompson Held for TRIAL.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, Aug. Bob
Thomson. the prizefghter, was held in
the District Court yesterday in bonds of
$2500 on the charge OF killing Carter in
recent mill. The argument was on mo-
tion to dismiss. which Justice Wagner
overruled. The cases against the athletic
club and the referee of the fight will next
be taken up.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Il Death at Bennett va,,ey.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Aug. 5.-Mrs.
Polly Kennedy died Monday evening at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Bone, in Ben
nett Valley. She was a pioneer of this
county and had reached the goodly age of
81 years. One son, Charles Kennedy, and
two daughters, Mrs. Bone and Mrs. Gas
son, survive her. The interment took
place yesterday in the Bennett Valley
cemetarY.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Santa Barbara,. Ns,c Rail,ray.

sANTA BARBARA, CAL, Aug. Sit
transpires that the cause of the new Con-
solidated Electric Railways delay in get
ting its trolley wire in place was due to
the fact that the wire went with the ill
fated Colombia. Another lot ordered by
wire from the East has been shipped by
fast freight and will be here in a few days.
The line will soon be In operation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Miners, Wages Ffaed by a Court.

LEADVILLE, CoLo.. Aug. 5.-The Dis
trict Court to-day appointed w. H. Grit
fifth receiver of the rich Weldon mine. 1t
is believed that the adjustment of this
squabble of the owners will be the indirect
means of ending the long and disastrous
strike of miners in this city. The court
to-day fixed the wages at the Weldon mine,
which employs hundreds of men.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Wanted at Martinez.

WALNUT CREEK, CAL, Aug. 5.-J. L.
Crowell, a solicitor for the California Acci-
dent Company, hired horse and buggy
mt livery stable in Martinez and came ON
to this village. Since then he has not been
seen or heard from. A warrant charging
grand larceny has been issued and d e.
scription of Crowell sent over the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
The spiritmaltsts at Redondo.

LOS ANGELES, Call, Aug. 5.-The
mediums conference at the spiritualist
camp-meeting at Redondo this morning
was led by Mrs. D. N. Place. ]. b. Love-
land made the leading speech of the meet
ing on the necessity of wider education
along spiritualistic lines. T. G. Newman
spoke on "The Pathway of the Spirit. :"
Maud Freltag followed with a numb of
excellent tests. A platform has been
erected at the back of the amphitheater
where the first camp dance was held this
evening.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Gift to Ltck observatory.

LICK OBSERVATORY, CAL, Aug. 81
The director of the Lick Observatory has
received letter from Miss Caroline w.
Bruce of New York City, inclosing check
for $1,000, to be expended in purchasing
needed apparatus for use at the observa-
tory. This gift, together with that of the
Hon. w. W. Law of New York, lately re-
ceived, makes it possible to carry on i'm
portant work which would otherwise have
to be laid aside.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Failure of a Policemen.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 5.-Policeman
Charles I. Noting to-day fled a petition
in insolvency. He has been on the police
force since August l, 1891. Although he
has drawn salary of $115 a month as
driver of the patrol wagon for five years
and the city has been prompt in paying
his salary he attributes his failure to dull
times and stringenoy of the money
market. His liabilities amount to $65S
There are no assets. The petition will be
heard August IA.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Lake Countv Conyentton Calr.d.

LAKEP0RT. CAL, Aug. 5.-The Repub-
lican County Central Committee has
issued call for primaries to elect
delegates to a county convention to
be held here August Is, at which county
officers will be nominated and delegates to
the Congressional. Senatorial and Assem-
bly, conventions elected.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
DIED.

BARRETTE-In this city, August q 1885, VIII
fred. beloved son OF Xavier and Josephine Bar
rette, member OF Potrero Council No. IA, y.
NJ l.. native OF Canada, aged 2S years.
HB- Remains at the parlors of the Unit ed
Undertakers. 81 and 20 Fifth street. Notice OF
funeral in Friday m morning's paper
HUGHES-In this city, August s, 1885, Kate
fencla, wife of Il. A. Hughes, native of Cali
fornia, aged S5 years and II months.
EN Notice OF funeral in Friday mornings pa
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06

be appointed to negotiate with the COM
mittee for allotment and Territorial form
of government In the event Jackson,
Dukes or Gardner was elected the Dawes
committee will be ignored and the Nation
remain a bed of corruption and refuge
for desperadoes. An effort 10 disfraDchise
the descendants of the Choctaw freedmen
is being made and trouble may result be-
fore the polls are closed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Napa.s Fair Suicide Buried.

NAPA, CAL, Aug. 5.-The funeral OF
Jeanette Sayre, the unfortunate young
woman whose body was recovered from
Napa River on Monday night, was held
to-day. The Coroner's jury had brought
in a verdict of drowning, without deciding
whether it was accidental or suicidal, but
Miss Sayre left letter to her sister stat
ing her intention to destroy herself which
was discovered since the inquest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Florida,s Contention.

OCALA, FLA, Aug. 5.-The Populist
State Convention met here at 2 P. NJ.
Professor Borden was made chairman and
the various committees appointed. AT
s P. NJ, the committees not being ready,
the convention adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
SHOT HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.
An austrian Immigrant Finds the
Honan1l Is UnfnithfftL

Poma,, Is UnfdttIifttl.
HARTFORD. Conn.,, Aug. 5.-An at
tempt at murder and suicide because oil
jealousy occurred on Potter street this
afternoon. The man who attempted mur-
der is dead and his victim, who was mar
ried to him in Austria,- is dangerously
wounded. The mans name is Stonna
Ronvenitz and the woman, who he claims
is his wife, is known as Mrs. Frank Dono-
vitz. She was living with man of that
name and kept clearinghouse for Aus
trian laborers. He came direct from New
York, where he. had just arrived from
Austria. He had heard that the woman
was living with another man and about
$3.50 o'clock Ronvenitz shot the woman in
the left temple and then fired shot into
his own head, dying instantly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
SrooKroN,s GUESTS DEPARr.
officers Elected by the Grand lodge ol
COIored Odd FeIIotSs.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 5.-The Grand
Lodge of colored Odd Fellows of Califor-
mia closed its session yesterday with the
election of officers. The following were
selected to serve for the ensuing year:
Past grand master, B. H. Harris of San
Francisco; grand master, G. w. Wilson of
Narysyille; deputy grand master, ]. .Wysin-
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
CHOCTAW NATIONAL ELECTION.
Much Depends on the Outcome of the
Contest for Chief.

AToKA, l. T., Aug. 5.-The national
election of the Choctaw Nation was held
to-day and the Dawes committee is
anxiously awaiting the result. II Hon.
Green McCurtain, the Progressive candi-
date, was elected Chief, q committee will
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Funeral of Judge Peckham.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Aug. 5.-The funeral
of Judge r. F. Peckham, pioneer resi-
dent of this county, took place this after.
noon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-06
Trotting, two-year-olds, two in thre'

owyhee b. c., by Charles Derby (Chaboya).. IL
Lottie Lilac b. T., by Lilac CLARK ...........2
Highland Lad, b. c., by Dexterwood (Hodges) 8
Central Girl b. f., by Nutwood Wilkes (Cecil) di.
Time, 2;4414-2:411a.
Pacing, 2:S0 class, three In five; purse $500.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
Mrs. Norman wins the Quilt.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chris
tian church have for long time been
engaged in making quilt which will be
thing OF beauty and joy forever to the
fortunate possessor. The Quilt contains
many hundred small squares containing
the names of people of The Dalles.
There are 521 names on the quilt, each
representing the payment of 10 cents.
The total sum, $52,1 10, will be devoted to
the wants of orphans or fatherless chill
dren in the city. At the meeting of the
Aid Society in the Christian church yes
terday afternoon, the quilt was given to
the one who had secured the most
names, accompanied by the money rep
resenting them. 1t was found that Mrs.
Ullrich had secured IL, Mrs. Lemerson
IA, Mrs. Hazel 5, Mrs. Dufur z, Mrs.
Bayard 23S and Mrs. Norman 245. That
lady turned in $24.50 and was awarded
the quilt. The prize is well worth striv-
ing for and will be of perpetual interest.
Containing, as it does, so many names,
the subsequent life of each will have an
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
Planted Sycamore Trees.

Mr.. f.. F. Sharp and Mr.. w. G. Kerns
are planting sycamore trees in front OF
their residences. These are among the
most beautiful and ornamental of shade
trees, growing tall and graceful, with
spreading branches and handsome foli-
age. One OF theircharkcteristics is that
the tree is adorned>> fifth smooth green
balls, hanging pendants from slender
thread, making very pretty effect.
There are but two others in town, SO far
as known, one at the Baldwin cornef
and one in Mrs. Schultz front yard, or
Fourth street. The latter one is the
best specimen. 1t is about fifteen feet
high, and though a young tree, begir 2
to give promise of great beauty as it 6 =
tains full development.
Speaking of ornamental trees, the
poplar, of which The Dalles has many
thriving specimens, are an undesirable
tree. They stand in the same relation
to the vegetable kingdom as the cuckoo
does to the ornithological = they are
robbers. In their persistent demands
for water they honeycomb the under
surface of the ground, robbing lawns of
their sustenance and moisture, and MAX
ing an unhealthy and feeble growth of
all shubbery whenever near poplar
tree. Farther than that, cases are not
infrequent where they disturb sewer
and water pipes, if there is the least op-
portunity presented for penetration by a
root. Some time since a sewer pipe be-
came choked. An excavation was made
and the pipe examined. On the inner
side was a big knot or exuberance fed
by a tiny root, which had penetrated
through hole hardly larger than would
be made by pin. About year ago
the city council had under discussion an
ordinance prohibiting the further plant
ing of poplar trees, for the above rea-
sons. 1t would be advisable for prop
erty-owners to cease planting them any,
way. Since there are so many beautiful
shade trees, which, like the sycamore,
are tall, graceful and beautiful, it would
be wisdom to select only the best, find
ing those best adapted to the climate.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26

House bill No. 5,474, introduced Feb.
4th by Mr.. Allen of Utah, is of interest
to many residents of Wasco and Sher-
man counties. The bill is to provide for
the extension of the time within which
suits may be brought to vacate and an
Rul patents upon public lands. The
provision of especial interest is found in
section one, as follows: "But no patent
to any lands held by bona fide pur-
chaser shall be vacated or annulled, but
the right and title of each purchaser is
hereby confirmed"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
Total amount collected
$s9.O73 81

Total amount collected $S9, ,073 81
tThis sum properly belongs to the roll under
which II appears but as matter OF fact are
ing of '94 roll.
The sheriff's books are kept in very
clear and accurate manner, so that any
one, if even unfamiliar with scientific
bookkeeping, can readily understand
them. The clerical work of the off ,
has been done by Mr.. Kelley, and in a
manner that will always show as a
credit to that gentleman. He has e3-
tablished system of keeping tax &C.
counts unapproachable in merit by any
predecessor and which will be of invalu-
able aid to any successor. The books
are specially designed and ruled to facili-
tate labor and render them easy to un-
derstand. The tax receipts are of new
pattern, being fuller in detail. In fact,
the entire system of keeping the ac-
counts and books of the Office is as thor
ough as the late re- modelling of the
hoffice itself, and hereafter the official
duties of the deputy sheriff cannot but
be pleasure to the incum bent.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
Tax Collections.

Up to January 1, 1896, the sheriff and
his deputy have collected $50, ,073. .27
taxes during their term of Office, begin
ming July 1, 1894. OF this amount the
large sum of $25. .4O9.21 was due and col
lectable from various rolls as far back IS
1890. The following table shows the
sums, for which treasurer's receipts
have been given, together with the dates
of the receipts, and showing the rolls
upon which said sums were collected:
Il ,Oo
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
Lecture ON China.


The lecture by Mr.. w. S. Holt last
night at the Congregational church was
replete in interest. The extensive field
which China affords for the curiosity of
e white races was thoroughly explored
and given to his auditors. The speaker
was introduced by Mr.. A. R. Thompson.
Mr.. Holt supplemented his remarks by
views illustrating the varied scenes and
characters to be met with in China and
had much of interest to say concerning
its language and customs. He related
also something of the history OF the mis-
slonary work, done in that country. A
novel thing to hear was the Lords
prayer in Chinese. A large audience
was present, who were well repaid for
attending.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
BRIEF MENTION.

Forecast-Fair and cooler tonight and
tomorrow.
: A private Office of Mr.. Jud Fish has
been fitted up at the Umatilla House. :.
y The Regulator took away Ave tons of
the celebrated Dalles flour this>morning.
- The members of the Christian church,
r of Hood River made Bro. Jenkins, of
this city, donation of wagon load of
provisions yesterday. !
= The stone work of the reconstructed
Vogt building is progressing rapidly.
Hundreds of tons of debris have already
been removed from the cellar. 4
The bow of promise, though a common
sight, is none the less beautiful, and the
rainbow of the early morning was per-
feet, its seven colors showing brilliantly
throughout the entire arch.
The o. R. and N. Co. are at york re-
fitting the old incline to the river, which
has not been in use for severaf[years. A
new track will be laid to fthA rivers
edge. 1t is supposed the company is
getting ready to put on line of boats
\ when the locks are opened. =
Eight hoboes are doing the city good
service this week in working on the
brewery hill grade. They will work the
streets in different parts of the city
This is the common sense way by which
The Dalles solves the vagrant problem.
The burned bridge between Wilbur
and Huron caused a delay of four hours
to the west.beund passenger train this
morning. A track was laid across
temporary trestle, while the passengers
waited. but as the work went on during
the night, they exhibited no impatience.
DR.. o. G. Hollister informs a reporter
that'the medical journals are full of the
new photographic discovery of the
cathode rays. Perhaps some physician
In The Dalles may soon have an oppor-
tunity to test their merit. Is there any
gentleman who has bulletin his leg who
would like to have it accurately located2
The fire which burned the trestle near
Wilbur. is believed to be of incendiary
origin. Two facts are to be noted. A
rain was falling when it burned, and
this was the second bridge destroyed by
fire in that vicinity lately. Anyone
having a spite against the railroad COM
pany should try to crafty it in some
other way, if at all. It was only by the
merest accident that no lives were lost,
the engineer and fireman passing over
by rare good luck with their engine, and
the rest of the crew discovering the
trouble in time to jump. An entire
passenger train might have descended in
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
uAIER & BEUTOp'S

interest of its own. How many of those
81 will be living 4 year from now or
twenty years from now, what their for
tunes have been, what fields of useful
ness they have engaged in, or localities
they have removed to, will be brought
to mind by survey of the names who
at one time contributed in this way to
the cause of charity.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26
woodmen-auf-C f-CIrcier


The Woodmen of the. World held
a regular meeting last night, and
shortly after were most pleasantly sur
prised by large bevy of ladies belong
ing to the Circle-the auxiliary body of
that order. The ladies trooped in with
baskets filed with dainty lunches, and
then began one of the most enjoyable So
cial evenings ever spent in the city.
After a short but thoroughly entertain
ing program, followed the supper, sue
ceeded by dancing. The program in
cluded duet by Mrs. Stephens and
Mrs. S. L. Young, a recitation by Mrs.
Chas. Stephens, and one by Mrs.
is. P. NJ. Briggs. Neat speeches
were made by G. L. Phillips, Geo. Glib
ons and Geo. P. Morgan, and reading
by j. H. Blakeney. Fragrant bouton-
nieres were presented each gentleman
by the fair ones, some having been
lucky enough to get two (boutounieres).
A representative of THE CHRONICLE was
invited into the hall during the festivi-
ties, and though not a member of the
order, the same hospitality, courtesy
and boutonnieres were extended as to the
rest. These things appeal to news
paper mans heart. 'Rah for the Wood
men; long live the Circle.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-26

the awful gulf, ana fifty or more precious.
lives to be answered for by the indivi&
ual who stopped to crime. to crafty "a
contemplate passion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-01
BLIND TOM.
A Beautiful Musical Soul IN Repulsive
DudV

, noout,,r, Mrs,ca, soul IN n Repulsiye
. podv
'
In the spring Oh 1871 ne CANT 10 oAlo'''
Miss. was then teaching in the state
university and Blind Tom and his mana
It,. po,h,,ra s,,rrosa 4, was
se' ie'nN"''
had their quarters at the same holei Ut
which | was boarding, says the New York
pos, thus had the onrortunity of maxi
-, A.. H.,
ing seNera' u'sooNe''es III 'es"'u W nm
one was that he was not totally blind.
When Andy, the hotel waiter. would bring
Toms meal to his room, Tom would bend
over the plate and scan it eagerly and was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-01
OPEN CONFESSION AT 1A5r

Inc "'a1en uesel 'ioh OF 'helF party ana
tnelr party principles oy tne popuiists OF
h@rfls county IN pulling down the popu-
i'A' e'e0'oIa' uoAe'' 10 "A'eA Inc fost
e"iiea attention rev DAYS since and the
ehort IN tbs anu other cities only success
iui He'e' 20 merge '"e popu''st ticket INTO
the republican ticket. can not be TOO Sc
Ne'ey eohuemhed from the standpoint OF
loAuca4 honesty and deoeney
lhis action by tie leaders has prevented
the honest rank and file from voting for
Bryan and Watson electors even. a few
self constituted bosses nave attempted ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-01

author OF Dark Tenements" concludes
that there lis something radically wrong
with a civilization which permits in
single city even such astounding extremes
in society"
What is the radically wrong feature
the enc above all others? ManIfestly and
lndisputably the opportunity afforded cap
Itai in this country to form combinations
TO limit the output of the industries OF the
country, at will Natural production and
natural development have been checked
and the great trusts and syndicates lave
stepped In and controlled trade and man
ufactures and piled UP enormous fortunes
for individuals while depriving labor OF
its Just reward, or even the opportunity
to earn wages. There is not that general
distribution OF wealth which comes from
free and natural conditions.
Until restraints are placed upon th.
great combines and the very letter and
spirit Of such restrictive measures are
ieariessly enforced, the extremes between
wealth and poverty will constantly be
moved further and further apart. Legis-
lat!on IN the interest OF the masses bias
been neglected for the last thirty years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-01
AS SEEN IN CHINA.


The Gold Standard Countries Are Unable
to Pay Out.
The following letter was written to
gentleman in Galveston by Mr.. Jehoris.
n civil engineer who is building arailroad
from Pekin to HING Kow. Mr.. JEFF srds
was formerly a citizen of Galveston, out
has spent considerable time in China and
London.
Shanghai, China, September 20, 1885,
Ny Dear Sir: do not think you Will
succeed in selling lands at the present
time. People can not get money TO pay
taxes with. let alone making profit OF
even making Il low rate oil interest. Ilmes
are harder in England than in the United
states and England is in worse shape
than the United States. The deposits IN
the banks and the savings departments OF
the United Kingdom of Great Britain
amount TO { | 500 GOO 900. 1t is SAID ihdt
this immense sum belongs to the people,
nut statistics show that only one ana a haiI
per cent of the population have bank ac-
counts. 1t is estimated that one ana Il
half per cent more keep their money NJ
their strong boxes pocket books and
stockings. and that ninety seven per cent
of their population are broke" or living
from hand to mouth The banks can not
show enough gold and Eank OF England
notes TO pay 10 ger cent OIL theii pY'n
Now suppose the peop'e snou'u ios'
depce ia inc oalhs' us ',i1s n"t. ~ ,n,
Industrial ana sSric,.i'ulai pu, su.tS 10. ~
would he the result wo u'u 'ns
doors oil every oanK u, tne ~ as,h ~. 49,
II they should can lor one ,na.n y. o+A -,
rooney me cohoitioh ol ,ii.ues
England and America is de1lorabie ana
would Dc sun WoIse IL SUI 900 1aS,S 10 -,
sisted upon hoie ii'''t go 70 80 10 80
pared WIN ioo UNI. ., an u'uo' -"
Why because Tor huhursus VI e"ia ~. ~
has been metallic meo!uih vi es' n"'es '.
composed OF 40 Ter cent OF solu anu % go, PEI
cent OF industry IN pTohIap'e motion. E'a" ',
mate the % per cent anu 'ne 70 -, pe too 90
must do all the WORK AS 70 ~ 70 w 1 io
| is 100 to ~ when Is tne Valuo vi soiu -
other commodities or III laooi' VI 'ne W.
verse of all other values must uIop 90
/ per cent. Here In emma we see 1t iiole
and more In truer hsht thah you 40.
The price OF labor and OF all oofnihouit'es