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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
FAIR WAS A DRAIN.
Other Cities Grudge the Millions Spent
In Going to Chicago.

Other Cities Grudge the Millions Spent
In Going to Chicago.
The close of the worlds fair must
have an important effect upon the
business condition of the country, says
the New York Post. For six months
there has been a steady drain Of
money from all parts of the nation
into Chicago-money which but for
the exposition would have been ex-
pended in thousands of cities and
towns. Millions of people went to Chi
cago between the 1st of May and the
1st of November, and spent on the
average large sum for the round
trip. The st. Paul Pioneer Press esti-
mates that; there must have been at
least 100, COO visitors from Minnesota,
and that it cost them on an average
$50 apiece for the journey and $50 ex-
penscs in Chicago. This would make
1000, 900 that was taken cut, of Mime
sofa by the exposition We believe
that this not an over-estimate. We
an Iowa paper that no fewer than $50
people had gone toChicago dun ing the
season from one county seat in that
state, and although q large proportion:
of them went on cheap excursions,
their average expenditures were esti-
mated at S35 apiece While there was
a great number of visitors from the
city and vicinity, who paid but little,
the expense was heavy for people from
a adistance, and there was a constant
stream to Chicago from the remoter
parts of the country.
If it be estimated that the 81 500, 900
admissions represented no more than
100000 separate Individuals, and that
the average expenditures were as little
as $25. this would mean the diversion
of 500, ,000, 900 from the ordinary chan
nels of trade into the treasury of the
fair, the receipts of transportation
companies, the pockets of Chicago ho-
tel and boarding-house keepers, and
the other classes who levied toll upon
the travellers. It must be remembered,
too, that the large part of this money
came not from the wealthy, but from
people who were forced to save in
order to raise the necessary amount,
and who consequently refrained from
expenditures at shome which they
would otherwise have made. In this
way the fair has aggravated the nor
NAL effect of. the financial depression
in almost every community. Its close
will arrest the streams of money which
from thousands of points for half a
year have been flowing toward Chicat
go, and will thus have very percepti-
BILE influence in improving the business
situation.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
Valuations Raised.

The state board of equalization has
raised the value of merchandise, as
fixed by county assessors, an average
of 20 per cent in IL of the counties.
Fin Il action has also been taken with
reference to the value placed on horses,
mules, sheep and goats. The horses
and mules were increased 20 per cent
in Baker, Douglas and Sherman, and
10 per cent in Polk; reduced % per
cent in Grant and klamath; 20, per
cent in Clackamas, jackson, Morrow
and Wallowa. The other counties
were left unchanged. The price of
cattle was raised 20 per cent in Baker,
Benton, Crook, jackson and Union;
l5 in, Clatsop. Coos. Douglas; 25 III
Linn, Lincoln and Tillamook, and 10
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
ENTOMBED IN ICE.
Bodies Are Preserved for Years in Alpine
Glaciers.

Bodies Are Preserved Tor Years In Alpine
Glaciers.
A skeleton has been found in one of
the assures of the Ademel1o glacier, in
the Southern ..ryrol, which is thought
to be that OF an American tourist of
the name of Ruth. who disappeared in
1890. These assures :cleave glaciers
at all,angles, aud it is very easy to
slip into one of them.
When once in, tits hardly possible
to escape without help from above, and
the warmth of the body melts the ice
around, SO. that che victim slowly de-
scends by the weight of his own body
into fhe depths ofthe glacier, and gen.
ertlly starves to death. On looking
into these assures the. most beautiful
play of light in blue and green and
rainbow colors is seen. But these are
best enjoyed from the safe vantage
ground of the upper outside world.
rather than down in the. depths and
close at hand. ,.,.., -.
In some instances, it is said, bodies
have beer preserved down in these
assures in the ice for years.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
DEATH OF A NOTED GIANT.
The Chinaman Chang, Who Was Not Less
Than Nine Feet In Height.

The Chinnman Chang, Who Was Not Less
Z Than Nine Feet in Height.
! The famous Chinese giant, Chang,
died at Bournemouth, England, No
rember S. Chang had been seen several
times in America, says the New York
! Herald. Because of a prevailing super.
/ stition among the Chinese people
his height was never measured, as
! they believed that death would imme-
diately follow the measurement. But
there are none who have observed him
or who have stood up beside him who
estimated his stature at less than nine
feet. His physical proportions were
, very symmetrical and his strength was
/ hcrculean. Having travelled and exhib-
tied throughout the civilized globe he
acquired and spoke with 1ucncy five
different languages-English, Ger
man. French, Italian and Spanish. He
was very companionable man and
delighted to meet and converse with
intelligent men and women.
Chang was born in 1S47 at Wang
Hue, near Peliin, China. His parents,
who are still living, are large tea and
silk growers, and are independent.
There is nothing in their constitution
nor that of their progenitors to indi-
cate the possibility of transmitting
gigantic proportions to their extraor-
dinary son. On the contrary, Changes
parents are about the average size of
Chinese people, who are well known
to be rather under the ordinary size.
At his birth there was nothing to in
dicate that he was to grow to his pres
NJ cfa f,,r rl -
six years his height did not exceed
most children of his age. After short
illness he began to assume such glgan-
tic proportions that his parents were
much alarmed at the growth of their |
huge son. At the age of twelve he |
was equal to the. height of his father |
and the generality of the neighboring |
people. The phenomenon of his being |
as tall as man, and yet showing all !
the habits and actions of a child, |
caused him to become the wonder and |
establishment of the neighborhood. At /
the same time he suffered great per-
sonal discomfort, for the men would |
not associate with him and the chill
dren would not play with him. At the
age of eighteen he commenced to ex-f
hibit himself in public.
Chang was here in 1880, in 1888, and
N 1886. After his last visit here he re-
turned to his native land to marry a
Chinese beauty. 1t was his intention
at that time to come back to America
and to settle down in the west. He
used to wear a watch given him by
Queen Victoria which weighed two
pounds and half. and had a chain
nine feet long, which barely reached
around his neck and down to his vest
pocket. He had large stock of gloves
and jewelry presented to him by royal
and other distinguished personages.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25

aims and workings of that institution
:. After listening to Mr.. Sharp. quite {
number of gentlemen signified theil
intention of interesting themselves ii
the exchange.
An interesting case is On trial in
Judge Stephens cour, 10 Portland. the
defendant being Mrs. Nellie G. onss,
who is indicted for poci:et- picking at
the exposition last O:toJer. Mrs.
Jones has heretofore been well re-
pected in Portland, aud has been a
regular attendant of Taylor street M.
| E. church.
A Christmas tree will be had in the
audience room of the Methodist church
| Thursday night at 7:30 O'Clock. All
members and friends OF the Sunday
school ard church are invited to be
present and to place any gifts on the
| tree. All presents should be brought
20 the church as early as possible
Thursday afternoon.
Judge Mays left on the Regulator
this morning for Portland, and will
take the train from there to Paso
Robles. Cal. He was accompanied TO
Portland by his son Grant and DR..
Logan. and Ed. Mays will accompany
him to California. The judge is suffer-
ing severely with infiammatory rheu
matism, and had to be carried on board
the boat.
: Prof. Martin gave an excellent en-
tertainment at the Voght last evening,
in which he performed a number of
clever tricks that were amusing. His
marionettes were skillfuliy managed
and presented most life-like appear
ance, while his trained birds were in
deed a wonder. The distribution of |
prizes was by no means the least anus |
ing part of the entertainment and |
caused considerable amount of mirth.
At meeting of the water commits
sion held last evening, q committee
consisting of Messrs. Seufert, Peters
and Nielsen, was appointed to confer
with like committee from the com
mon council to revise the city charter.
1t is desired to so amend the charter
as to give the water commission jur-
isdiction over the lands belonging to
the water plant and also to make the
city recorder exofflcio clerk Of the
water conn ission. Other amend
ments EilI also be recommended.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
DROWNED IN HOOD RIVER.
Two Men Lose Their Lives In the Treach
erouS Stream


a letter from Hood River, dated Dec.
2lst, gives the following account oi
IL sad accident that occurred near that
| place:
About O'Clock this afternoon Car
los Wood and j. ". DERRICK were
| drowned in Hood river near the saw
mill, seven miles above town. They
| were engaged in building The bridge
| across the river for the Valley I'm
provement Cos. fume, and az er din
ner, in company with G. A. Bell, Sc
cured boat started down the river
to their work. The river runs very
swift and is full of bowlGers at that
p int, and their boat soon run against
rock. upsetting it and throwing all
three of the men into the water. Their
cries for help soon attracted the atten-
tiun of men who were workieg near
the scene of the accident, but they
were unable 10 render any assistance.
Mr.. Bell being an Old logger and riv.
man and accustomed to being in the
water, was able TO reach shore after
desperate struggle, but the other two
went down in the swift current.
Carlos Wood was about "A years of
age anu a member of the firm If Dav-
eup0rt Bros. Lumber Co. He was a
son of Alfred Wood. of Hood River.
and was highly respected in the com
munity. Mr.. Detrick had been here
about year, and had been in the en-
ploy of the Valley Improvement Co
during the past season. The bodies
have not been recovered yet, and may
not be for some time, as the river is |
very high and turbulent, though Il |
large party has been searching for |
them continually sipce the accident |
o crurreG
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
Farmers are Busy.

Last Saturday Deputy Sheriff Kelly
visited the Kingsley and Tygh Ridge
sections, and reports general activity
among the farmers in that part of the
county. They are preparing ground
for seeding, and. Mr.. Kelly counted 40
teams plowing in the different fields.
He says the fall grain that was sown
on summer follow is growing rapidly.
and in many places is from three to
four inches high. Prospects are favor
able for an excellent crop being raised
in that section, since the ground is
wetter than it has been for years, and
with the present activity, farmers will
be able to get their spring grain in
unusually early
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
at The Salvation Army.

On Christmas night, the Salvation
Army will have their annual pu blic
Christmas celebration. There will be
an excellent program; songs, recita-
tions, etc., and then the event of the
evening. the great Christmas stockin g
will be opened. Santa Clause will at
tend, and this year brings his wife,
something quite unusual The MEM
bers of the army haye been as busy as
bees finding the needs of the poor
families of the town, and supplying
their wants. The meeting begins at s
o'clock. Admission 10 cents.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
Where Corn and venison Were Plenty.

Tuesday evening Wasco Tribe No. 16,
1. o. r. NJ; entertained the three
great chiefs of the grand council, G.
A. Carr. great sGchem; o. Schuman,
senior sagamore. and John Michel,
junior sycamore, at their wigwam in
this city,. There was work in two de-
grees, which was watched carefully by
the great chiefsswno pronounced the
degree work ofthe tribe here as perfect.
Afterward q banquet was spread, where
corn and venison WAS plenty, and the
hour of II was struck before the braves
wound their robes about them and put
out the council fires.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
THE wOoLEN MILL PROPOSITION.
Steps Being Tadcn Establish Mills in
The Dailes.

steps Being Tadcn % Establish Mills in
The Dailes.
A move is on foot, with good pros.
poets Of success, to establish wooden
! mill here, also a securing plant, soap
factory and wool pulling establishment.
After Mr.. Shaw's meeting with the
Commercial Club. and his plans were
fully explained to the representatives
of that body, matters assumed & def
mite shape, and arrangements were
perfected for ascertaining what can be
done to encourage the enterprise.
1t is proposed to form corporation
with a. capital of sl0o.0CO, and stock
books have been opened. They have
been placed in the hands of. Col. J. NJ.
Patterson, who will canvass the matter
among the citizens of The palles, aud
also endeavor to interest Eastern
capital. 49, III; -.
The proposition mai by Mr.. Shaw
is considered fair and reaso nable, and
the fact that he is Thoroughly conver-
SAINT with every detail connected with
the manufacture OF woolans.. will be an
encouragement to those who eau afford
TO invest in such enterprises to put
their money into the project .,.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25

j. B. McAtee, of Tygh, was in the
city last night.
Dave Donaldson, of Tygh Ridge, was
In the city today.
F. Fl. Rowe went to Portland on the
Regulator this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lytle arrived
last evening from Prineville.
Mrs. J.-T. Peters and children went
to Portland today to remain until after
the holidays.
VIM. Henzie left this morning for
San Francisco, and expects to be gone
about three weeks.
Three million salmon eggs were re-
ceived at the Clackamas hatchery yes
terday from Battle creek, California.
James Kelly was in The Dalles today
and made cash entry on 80 acres OF
forfeited railroad land near Kingsley
E. C. Fitzpatrick, of Tygh, was in
the city today. Mr.. Fitzpatrick re.
ported fine spring weather on the
ridge.
The bodies of the two men drowned
in Hood river last Monday have been
recovered, and were buried at Hood
River this afternoon.
D. C. Herrin arrived home on today's
train from a tour of Western Oregon,
where he has been working in the in.
terest of the a. o. e. W.
T. F. Sturdevant is again in the city,
having returned from a summers So
journ in California. Mr.. Sturdevanl
will spend the holidays in the city.
MIR. and Mrs. John Michel an6
daughter went TO Portland today tt
spend Christmas with friends in thai
city, They willreturn home Saturday
The total valuation of all taxable
property in the state, as returned by
the county boards, is S142, 337, lS9
which is S6l, ,4s2.54l less than the
county boards returned last year.
Congress adjourned yesterday FOL
the holidays. Senator Mitchell's bill
extending the time for making pay
ment on forfeited railroad land did moi
become law before aojournment
hence the time in which such pay
nents can be made will expire on the
: 3lst. .
At the court house last night, B. J
sharp, state organizer of the Labor
Exchange, delivered a lecture on the
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
For Sale.

Now is the time to buy land, since
we have an open river. $50 acres oi
decided land II miles from The Dalles,
plenty of wood and running water,
about SO acres in cultivation, barns
and other outbuildings, one mile from
school. A good chance for a man who
wants to run a dairy. Will sell in
parts or the whole farm for 5000.
Apply to this office or at my home.
Nov 7-tf - ]. A. FLICK:
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
Another Postomce.

The postoffice and store of F. C.
Tofle, of Phillips, was broken into
Monday night about. midnight and a
number of articles taken. The bur-
glars broke in through window in
the front of the store. Phillips is
about II miles northeast of Hillsboro.
On the Cornelius pass road to the river.
One of the robbers, Mike Rohn. was
captured, and confessed that his
partner in the robbery was John
Sheriden.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
FaUIr-eRowuRs AND DA1KYME N
A Free Course to be Given at the State
Agricultural College.

A Free Course to be Given at the State
Agricultural College.
| Fruit-growerS and dairymen should
Ill examine the four weeks spscial
course to be given by the Oregon
Agricultural College, beginning Janu-
Try IL, 1897. 1t is to consist of lectures
on the various phases of horticulture,
notary, entomology, chemistry, and
dairying, especially prepared for prac-
t cal men in these lines. The college
laboratories, libraries and scientific
| lpparatcs, including an electric stere-
pDticon for illustrations, will be used
il connection with this course. In
sect life. fungus d 'seases, that cannot
be seen with the eye. will be magnified
two or three Thousand times so that
their nature and character will be
plainly revealed. Several specialists
in horticulture ard dairying will de-
liver evening lectures. Such men as
NJ. .. Lownsdale, A. FL. Carson, Chas.
Daley, DIR. James Withycombe, and
others, will aid the college with lecture
WORK and make the course of great
value to the practical people. The
60 rise is designed for men and women
who can leave their farms and homes,
only short time and is planned upon
d thoroughly practical basis. No
charge whatever will be made for the
course and no examination or educa-
tional qualifications will be required
for entrance.
Farmers, farmers wives, sons and
daughters, ought to take advantage of
this course. By this course they can
become thoroughly familiar with
modern thought, scientific investiga-
ton, and practical application of the
same. There is complete working |
dairy at the college in daily operation,
and all of those attending will have
the advantage of the practical work of |
the operation of modern dairy machin
cry, Including the running of the
engine.
All persons attending the. course
are requested to bring with them spec
linens of insecst pests or diseAses OF
any kind affecting their orchards, for
examination. ...-
Reduced rates will be given over the
D., P.,& a. d. and o. R..& N. lines to
parties attending the course. For par
ticulars write to the president of the
college. FL: B. MILLER.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25

in Gillian, Wasco and Yamhill; re-
duced 10 per cent in klamath, and 20
in Wallowa and Washington. The as
-essments remain unchanged 10 other
counoies. Shecp and goats Were re-
duced 20 per cent in Benton and
Klamath counties. The price was left
unchanged elsewhere. Marion county
has no horses and mules. cattle sheep
and goats: but ali are classed as live.
stock. The board perhaps uncons-
cionsly perpetrated some humor in re-
serving the column of swine, in which
TO class all of Marion's livestock. II
would seem that some mem bers of the
board think there are many Salem
hogs.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25

The Snipes Kinersly Drug Co. fur
lish paints, wall oaper and window
elass. Painting anu papering by thi
lay or contract at Lowest prices. Tel,
sphope No 81 ''-''- t'--
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
DIED..
BORN.

Hood River Oh Sunday morning
Decent 20. Bessie. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. b. F. Miller, aged years.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25

ROTH In this city. Dec. ssd. to the wife of
Peter Roth. o SON
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1896-12-25
FACTORY NO. ro5

Cigars of the Best Brands manufac.
Jured, and orders from all parts of the
country filled on the shortest notice.
The reputation Of THE DALLES
CIGAR has become firmly established,
and the demand for the home manufae
ured article is increasing every day.
A. ULRICH & SON.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-18
ORDER EASTERN STAR.

Very Enjoyable Social Given at the Al
cAxar Last Evening.
The entertainment and dance given by
the order of the Eastern Star at the Alcazar
last evening, was in every respect admir-
ably conducted, and proved very enjoy
able event. Before the dancing a concert
was given, in which the following we'll
known people took part: Will Hollowell
Graham, reader; Helen May Butler, vio-
linist, and David j. White, soloist. Mrs.
d. j. White acted as accompanist, and the
following program was admirably rem
dered: Reading, "Farmer and Wheel"
Will Hallowell Graham; violin solo, Helen
May Butler; reading, "In Market and
Elsewhere" Will Hallowell Graham; bass
solo, "My Little Woman, David j. White;
reading, Will Hallowell Graham.
The music for dancing, which was en-
joyed by about rs couples, was furnished
by the Ladies' Talma Orchestra, under the
leadership of Helen May Butler. A COLA
tion was served shortly before midnight,
by Havens.
The affair will no doubt be remembered
as one Of the social successes of the season.
The hall was handsomely decorated with
flowers and palms by Mrs. William john
son.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-18
POLICE BEATS CHANGED.
THREE OFFICERS ON DAY DETAIL
CHANGED ABOUT TO-DAY.


Coming events cast their shadows be-
fore-that is, In the majority of cases they
do. 1t has been rumored for some time
that changes In several details of the
police department weuld take place before
the first of the year, and 1t is a matter Of
guess work among the patrolmen this
morning II the change announced was the
forerunner of others more important and
far reaching In effect.
The day men were surprised this morn
ing to learn at roll call that three changes
In beats would take effect. The officers
the change will effect are the following
Officer Hand, who has been In Darlington
territory for some time, will go to the beat
formerly patrolled by officer Sword which
embraces the district around the Little
Sisters Home, and officer Sword will go to
Darlington.
Officer Reynolds has been assigrcd to
the famous Hammonds Pond beat.
Officer Patrick McCusker, who has
been for some time on this te Tory
will come back to his former locality anc
his beat will be portion of that formerly
walked by him, embracing parts of Cedar
Pine, Patt streets and Pawtucket aN lue
The change went into effect this mor ning