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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-16
Elect Postmasters.

The idea is not wholly a new one. and
has been tried several times before but
never on go grand a scale, covering an
entire state, as it is proposed to try it in
Indiana; and the experiment there will
be watched with great interest. 1t ia
thoroughly in line with the drift of po-
lltical sentiment in the country, where
the idea is to get down to the people and
let them select their officials. They
choose their president, state and local
officers, and it seems only reasonable
that they should have some choice of
their postmasters, with whom they
often have the closest relations. To say
that they cannot make good selections is
to express doubt as to our republican
form of government. Moreover, if they
can be trusted to elect the head of the
government-the president = they are
certainly capable OF making good selec-
tions of postmasters.
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Thd other Side.

EDITOR CHRONICLE:
In regard to an article that appeared
in the Dispatch of the 10Th, written by
the gentleman from Warm Springs, we
wish to call your readers attention to
the fact that the $40 which he claims to
have given, is all false. The other arti-
cles were left in the room, and if they
are missing, he must look elsewhere for
them. Acting on the information he
received at the hote', he made call
when he thought that there was no one
there out women, and requested the
lady to step outside as he wanted to
speak to her. Upen this the lady of the
house ordered him to leave, when be
became very insulting and abusive. A
gentleman from the next house COM
PEELED him to comply with the request
to go, and he went. AS to the hotel bill
that was settled satisfactorily, without
the aid of the most noble carpenter from
Warm Springs. Instead of the lady
coming here last July, she came here one
year ago last August. J. H.
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Titles viii Be Secured.

The decision of the United States su-
preme court Monday in the quadrant
case, settles the title to about 200, 900
acres of valuable land in Washington
county. More than 500 settlers occupy
the land and they will now be enabled
to get title to the lands.
The land in question consists of a
quadrant shaped tract having radius
of ten miles, situated adjacent to a
started to run from Portland to Astoria !;
stopped and turned at a right angle and
ran south to MoMinnville. The govern
ment claimed that there were two roads
to which the grants were given, Port
land and Astoria road, and the one run
ming to McMinnville, while the railroad
company claimed that the whole was
one continuous road and they were en-
titled to grant ten miles in width along
the whole line.
\ When the grant, on the line from
YHillsboro to Astoria lapsed, many set
tiers considering this quadrant tract
government land, took up homesteads
and presumption claims from the gov
erament. Many who had bought claims
from the railroad company quit paying
them and entered their claims under
the law as public lands and some have
kept on paying the railroad company
till this time. The government finally
brought suit in the United States dis
trict here to quiet title to these lands
and the case was decided in favor of the
government by Judge Bellinger some
three years ago. The company appealed
The case to the circuit court of appeals,
and it reversed Judge Bellinger's de.
cision. The government then appealed
to the supreme court of the United
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-16
For Lady Bowiers.

The trustees of the Commercial Club
at recent meeting adopted new rule
concerning the bowling alley, which
will go into effect Jan. I, 1897. Hereto
fore the bowling alleys have been free to
the !adiee, but after the date named the
loser will be charged five cents. This
change was not made for the purpose OF
providing revenue, but to awaken inter-
est in the game by making the loser pay
a trifle, and thus stimulate the bowlers
to their best efforts. 1t is quite proba-
bic the money derived from this source
will be returned to the ladies in the shape
of medal or prize.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-16
In the Classified List.

United States Attorney Murphy has
received letter from the appointment
division, department of justice, inform
ing him that Assistant United States
Attorney 9. ]. Schnabel and Miss Belle
Fleming, the stenographer in the Office,
are in the list of classified civil. service
employees, and are not required to pass
an examination. The status of officials
and employees after classification is fixed
by the following law: ga person hold
ing position on the date said position
is classified under the civil service act
shall be entitled to all the rights and
benefits possessed by persons of the
same class or grade appointed upon ex-
animation under the provisions of said
act.''
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A white Deer.

There is quite curiosity on exhibition
in the Snipes-K -Kinersly drugstore win
dow, in the shape of white deer. The
deer was killed near PrinevilIe year or
more ago. The hair is of a creamy
white color, the deer good sized buck
with four prongs on one horn and five
on the other. The horns are remark
ably large with much more than the or
binary spread. 1t has attracted consid-
erable attention today, and well it may,
for white deer are about as scarce as
black swans. $40 pieces or any other ex-
tremely rare productions.
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esting story consistently told and very
attractive scenic effects. The Katie
Putnam Company enjoy a metropolitan
reputation and their appearance here
cannot fail to attract big audience who
enjoy a guaranteed attraction that we
have all read of and know so well by
reputation.
Miss Putnam's play Glove Finds a
Way" is considered one of the most
successful comedy-dramas of the decade,
and its presentation this evening
will be the dramatic event of this season
here at The Dalles.
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States, which has now reversed the
court of appeals and sustained Judge
Bellinger. The settlers who have taken
their claims under the government will
be rejoiced at this decision. Those who
have been paying the railroad company
will probably endeavor to secure re-
turn of their money, and there will be
interminable litigation over the matter.
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wAYsIDE eLEANINes.
Random Observations and Local Events
of Lesser Magnitude.

The Maccabees meet tonight. Don't
forget it.
LosT-On Second street, black silk
collar and yoke. Finder please leave at
this Office.
Just catch on to the picture in the
local concerning Kate Putnam. Wouldn't
that jar you?
The land officers are kept busy receiv-
ing filings, and final proofs in cash en-
tries. The rush will be over the last of
the month, as that completes the time
in which cash entries can be made.
Mrs. NJ. E. Herrin has large assort-
ment of Columbia River views suitable
as Christmas presents for friends in the
east, which she will. dispose of at 1919
cents each, between now and January
1st. dec16.4t
Reports from Sherman county are to
the effect that the ground is thoroughly
saturated, our informant stating that
his horses mired down in the stubble
field. 1t is entirely too wet to plow up
in that neighborhood.
The committee appointed to raise
money to assist in purchasing diamond
drill are not apparently pushing the
matter as fast as it might be done. The
matter is a very important one and
we hope will be doomed right along.
Those who enjoy good play will not
miss charming little Katie Putnam in
that pathetic story Love Finds Way
The play is an exceptionally strong one,
permitting full play to Miss Putnam e
versatile powers, and the support is
first class. At the Vogt tonight.
Don't forget, if you have railroad
lands, that the time in which they can
be purchased expires December 31st
After that but one means is left by
which government lands can be ac.
quired, and that is under the homestead
laws. Swamp and desert lands may be
obtained, of course, under the law, but
the homestead is all that is left for the
general public lands.
The Regulator came in last nigh
about 8 O'Clock, having left Portland
quite late in the day. In spite of the
lateness of the hour there was large
crowd present to see the Old familiar
'tPride of The Dalles" again at tht
wharf. There may be, probably will b'
many steamboats, visit The Dalles in th'
future, but there will never beone tina
will hold the place in the affections o
Dalles people, filed by the good oil
flyer the Regulator.
Mr.. Charles F. Mitchell returned las
night from Bohemia mining district il
Lane county, where he has been pros
pecting for some time and where b
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-16

thinks he has located some good claims.
He brought back some fine specimens
of base ore composed of iron sulphurets,
blackjack, Galena and copper. The ore
assays in the neighborhood of $40 per
ton in gold and silver.
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o. D. Taylor Wins.

A dispatch dated at Saginaw, Michi-
gan, today has been received announc-
ing that o. D. Taylor has beaten the
Cornell case. This is the case out of
which Mr.. Taylor's arrest grew, and he
now stands clear of all charges thereun-
der. Mr.. Taylor has many friends here
who will be pleased to learn the above
bit of news.
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Katie Putnam Tonight.

Who among theatre-goers that does
not enjoy good, bright play, one that
contains all of the elements of dramatic
success; a brisk entertaining comedy
drama, with bright lines, good inter-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20

perienced young man by masq uerading
as a very demure maiden i'm the country
village where the rich fellow has always
lived. This fellow goes to New York to
be married and attends the French ball
with an old and gay man Of the metropo-
lis, and so does the comedisnne and the
New Workers. future wife. In giving the
result OF this adventure the evening OF
the theater goer is spent.
There are some spocialties in the second
act that were well received, and the au-
dince showed its pleasure by demanding
encores. They are; "DrinkiDg Cho-
rus" by company; "Whirl Dance" Miss
Dainty; song, "My Pussey Car, by Miss
Nellie rcHenry; popular parodies, by
Charles z. Morrison; dancing by Joe
Sparks; limitations of J. X. Emmett by
Charles Eastwood; dances by the olym-
plan French dancers; medleys by the
company.
The mem bers of the cast are fully
equal to tho not burdensome requirements
Of the comedy, and Miss MeHenry VIII
entertain her friends every evening this
week and at the usual matinees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
Westminster Theater.

The Fay Foster Extravaganza Company,
one OF the oldest aud the best company
of it's kind on the road is performing at
the Westminster Thsater for the week,
and among the attractions it.presents are
a corps of pretty girls, costly wardroDes
and handsome scenery.
The performance begins with a farce
by Frank Dumont, entitled "a Swell
Reception at Newport" Gus Campbell
and Nellie Hanley as Mr.. and Mrs. Wander
gilt, Harry La Marr as Lillian Russell, j.
Lowry as Joseph jefferson, j. Leslie as
President Cleveland and j. M. Curdy as
PaderewslSi. In the olio Marie De Rossett
appears as the champion female gun man
ipulator, Campbell and beard in a musi-
cal act, j. j. Lowry and Miss Nellie
Hanlsy in an amusing farce. Harry La
Mari, the well-kuown female imperson-
ator, John. Leslie and John NJ. Curdy in
new songs and sayings; Clara Chevee, a
pleasing songstress and the Judges, the
well-known acroDats. The entertain
ment concludes with an amusing lone
Night on the Royal Blue Line" In this
the entire company takes part, and the
fun wakes hot, until the curtain drops.
The same program will be given every
afternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
TENNIS AT LoNGwoop.

In the Longwood handicap tennis
tournament yesterday afternoon only one
match was played. that between DIR. r.
W. Elliot and Godfrey Cabot. II was
Unexpectedly close. Elliott winning only
by the hardest work.
In the first set Cabot played well. He
placed and vollsyed finely. In almost
every game there were good rallies.
Cabot won first set, 6-b.
The second set was close, and at times
good playing WIS SHOWN by Cabot, but he
was inferior to Elliot IN steadiness. FL
liot won the'second set, G-5.
In the third set Csbot's game fell of,
while Elliot played bis usual steady game.
The latter won the set an d match, Sc.
The summaries:
First division-P. T.. Presbrey beat J..
ID. Forbes by default.
Second divisions. 4. Ware beat T. III.
Shepard by default.
r. w. Elliot beat Godfrey Cabot, Sc,
6-5, Sc. Some good matches will be
plsyed today. W n. Shaw vs.. Alfred
Goldman, NJ. ID. whitman vs.. p. +. Pres
brey, Besls wright vs.. ). p. Ware.
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Columbia Iheaier.

AsTHE NEWS predicted yesterday, after
peeing the company rehearse, Manager
Harrington gave one of the finest vsude-
willie entertainments ever seen in this
city, in the Colombia Theater. when
was opened to the Providence public for
the first time last evening. In some re-
speots the show was par excellence snd
in all resp ects was first class. This was
the Professional as well as the popular yer.
diet
Nearly everybody of any consequence
was 10 the handsome tnoater. All hands
could not have front seats, because the
house was filed to its capacity. Law
yers, doctors, politicians, business inen,
and dudes were delighted guests. 1he
balcony was packed with al sorts. Even
the South Water street roustaDout wss
in evidence. II was quite evident that
the Columbie mad touched the popular
ides. Those who hadn't seen the theater
ct Creoent Park were surprised. at IL
elegance, ana those fsnilisr with 1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
WHAT THE BOXERS ARE DOING.

Walter Johnson, the colored heavy
weight, who did considerable boxing in.
Boston last winter, will meet Steve
O'Donpell at Philadelphia Saturday night
Paddy Fenten and Maurice Hagerstrom
who were stopped 'in round hy Eddie
Connelley in Boston, will meet al Hart
ford, October 26
George Green, the San Francisco well
terweignt. who has become prominent
IN fistic circles, has received an offer
from. England. II ne fnds ii is one OF
the bogus kind, he will give Iom Tracey
another chance to redeem himself.
Luke Burke and Lake Stogens, the
Lowell boxers, who have been in Buffalo
for several months. are kept busy by the
clubs In that city. Burke is now matched
against Frank Zimpher for Novem Der 4,
and Stevens will meet Johnny Connors at
the same meeting.
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entitled, scout In the Streets" 1t is a
representation OF New York life as 1t
exists on the stage. A bad man, gam
bier and rue, commits various crimes,
including bigamy, and allows his lawful
wife TO perish from want aud abandons
his blind child. The brother OF the dead
wife vows vengeance and thereafter his
mission is the hunting down OF the
william, and his agents OF svery degree.
lie triumphs after many tribulations and
hair breadth escapes. The situations and
climaxes are Interestingly intense and
the story is OF the popular order. MIR.
Woods metbod is quiet and effective and
he plays his part with great deal of
skill. lie shows the profit of experience
AMI makes a sturdy central figure. MIR.
Lawrence is especially effective in the
villainous character of Dick, the outlaw,
and illustrates the fact that he is a good
actor. Messrs. thomas ana Watson, Miss
lola Pomeroy and Miss Teresa Newcome,
also have principal parts and present
them i'm a satisfactory way. 1be entire
company is capable, ard "Out in the
Streets" Is therefore worth seeing. II
will be the bill every afternoon and even
ing this wee k.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
SPORTING GOSSIP.


1t is whispered at Ithica that there Is
plenty of even money wagered that Cor
nell will defeat Harvard Saturday.
"Pop" Warner and Saussy. bot b of them
old Cornell men, the latter a member CT
the varsity last fall, are coaching the
university OF Georgia eleven.
The first big game played at New York
will be the Yale-Corlisle Indians at Man
haitian field Saturday. AS Mccormick
and Hiekok have taught the Ind ians the
Yale game, the contest will be interest
ing.
The action OF President Elliott Of the
L. A. w. in making rebate of S7214 10
the national body Is being commended
everywhere. President Elliott was en-.
titled to the amount, and to much more,
under the reading of his contract with
the league.
The second annual l0-mile road race
will be run at Bridgewater, Mass, Satur-
day, October 81, at 3 p. m. twenty-five
valuab bic prizes are offered, including q
s1lVer tea SET, tWO BOlu WhtCuto u
silver ice pitcher. Entries VIII close Oc-
tober % with c. J. Reynolds, Bridge
water, Mass.
Chief Consul Gentle of the New jersey
division IS trying to boost the l.. A. W.
mem bership in that Stat Q TO 600 before
his successor Is selected. The division
will make an effort TO get the railroads to
carry wheels free anC to abolish the toll
gates throughout the State.
Concerning the mucb-talked-of match
between Eddie Bald and Zimmerman,
the latter has this to say: "There Is abb
solutely nothing in il. In the first place,
il is all foolishness to talk now of ar
ranging a mstcn race for next season, as
there is no telling what might happen to
either of us d uring the winter, and as
for a race within the next 10 days, that
is out of the question. Besides, my per-
sonal business at present occupies all my
time, and i could not afford 10 give II
up in its present prosperous state to race.
1t seems ridiculous at this late day TO
talk OF match races for s5000.and $4,000.
Personally, do not care to rsce again
and the chances are that will not.
Further than this 1 do not care to say
anything in reference to the match race
with Bald"
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Keith's Opera House.
Miss Nellie MsHenry; ...... ...;.......

There was q large audience at Keith's
Opera House.las evening TO welcome Nell
lie McHenry and her company in what
is pronounced the latest comedy success,
"a Night in New York." That there
are some funny points in the comedy
cannot be denied, Tor the audience was
at times generous In its applause, and
even the constant bring ing to the from
of the thin threads OF which the piece is
woven seemed to please. There can be no
DOUBT Miss McHenry in this piece, rs in
the others with which her name has been
associated, seems to win the approval OF
the public, and the efforts Of her COM
psny need TO be seen to be appreciated.
There was much Ia nRhter during the
from the lines OF the piece or the novelty
displayed. Every one was good natured
st the performance, and every one seemed
to desire to show their happy condition
OF mind.
The piece tells an old story and there
is no mystery about 1t from the start to
finish. IL is not made TO worry the
brain OF tine dullest, and n one is willing
oil one has 10 do is laugh and then the
piece goes right along. host every body
In this theatsr last night had evidently
ma &c up their MIND 10 have good
laugh. and II was evident few OF them
dIsappoi nted themselves.
The whole plot.hanRs on . visit 20 thu
French bli in New York and white
boa. Tbs latter. from its being borrowed
three times or 90. lsacs to the mirth.pro-
voking sconfs st which the .sudience
laughed last svening and generously APP
riaudsd. Of course, there IL great
com'dis npe IN the piece, and she wins
foE bes future husband Q rich but mex
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three-round battle. Fletcher spruined
bis thumb in The first round so there was
no decision.
The most important event on the card
was the meeting CT McNally and Sisto.
Originally the agreement was that there
rounds should be three minutes in dura-
tion, but later it was decided TO make
the limit two minutes. Sisto had the sd-
vantage from the outset, although he
was thrown after clinch in the first
round. lie was on his feet in second,
however, and proceeded 10 give McNally
such severe punishment that the latter
was decidedly groggy at the end of the
round. The second round was very brief.
Sisto led with his left and McNaily
ducked to avoic the blow. AS he aid so
Sisto's right csmo up with tremendous
force catching McNally on the chin and
putting him to sleep until long after he
had been counted out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
THE CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The 11th round OF the internati onsl
chess masters tournament was played in
Buda Pest yesterday, the pairing being
as follows:
Winswer VS.. Charousek, Tarrasch VS..
Walbrodt, Albin VS.. fschigorin, Schlechter
VS.. Janowski, Maroczy VS.. Marco, po-
piel vs.. Noa, Pillsbury had bye.
Following are the results:
Chasousek beat Wilma wer in ruy lopez
after 20 moves. Tarrsscn beat Walbrodt In
a fslkb beer gambit after AZ moves. Tschi-
goriu beat Albin in a gluoco piano after
Al moves. schlechter beat Janowski in q
kings gambit declined after II moves.
Mafoczy and Marco drew a ruy lopez
after 81 moves. Noa beat Popiel In
kings tisnchetto after 81 moves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20

II can be truthfully said of MIR. Thomas
W. Keene that he is one Of the most
painstaking aud conscientious actors on
the American stage, and with equal
truth IL can also be said that in his some
what extensive repertoire he portrays no
character with greater finish and force
than that of Louis XI in which he APP
peareo at the Providence Opera House
last evening. This is simply comparing
Mr.. Keene with himself. II would be un-
Just to him to measure his work by any
other standard. AS Louis XI he is pict-
uresque, sometimes forceful and ire
quentiy. .disppointing. There are moments
when he reaches the full possibilities OF
the character, but there are many more
in which he falls very short of even what
may be called a satisfactory rendering OF
II. Mr.. Keene is earnest and one VINO
witnesses his performance VIII at once
recognize the fact. Indeed, his earnest
ness may be accountable for the chief
blemishes that mar his performance AT
least il appears 10 lead him into the mis-
take of being merely tbeatric instead OF
dramatic. There are points, ne vertheless,
in Mr.. Keone's portraiture of the Willy
Louis which are deserving OF high praise,
and they were readily recognized last
evening and literally spplsuded.
The company with which MIR. keene
has surrounded himself is one of average
ability. Mr.. Keene and company viii
remain at the Providence Opera House
during the week and this evening will
present "Ric nileau."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
CInyton's Successor.

Washington. oct 20.-Justice White of
the United States supreme court has APP
pointed George Moore assistant United
States district attorney for the middle
district OF Alabama, to be acting district
attorney, i'm place OF Mr.. Clayton OF
Alabama, removed by Attorney General
Harmon last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-20
THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

Secretary A. J. Lanergan of the New
England Amateur Bowling League an
nounces that 3 clubs have entered teams
for the tournament of iS98-97 as follows:
Commercial of Brockton, Dorchester
Centrsls, Les Miserables, Melrose High
land, Norfolk Cycle Club of South Wey-
mouth, Old Belfrey Club of Lexington,
Philedians of Wathars, Review Club Of
Chelsea and Saiems.