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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-24
Advertising Rates.
THE FAIR BEGINS.
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flowers. 1t was in charge of Miss Alma
Shanno and Miss Lizzie Lauer. Every
thing was made Of paper, and near
" all was the handiwork of the young
ladies who are in charge of it. who have
been engaged since sometime in in June
in manufacturing the thousand beauti-
tiful things in IT. There were lamp
shades, the very daintiest in shape and
tints, picture frames, glove and handler
chief boxes, mats for vases etc., artificial
flowers, among which were some of the
most beautiful pink and white roses we
have ever seen, St. Joseph's lilies, pop
pies and others that. had the queen of
Sheba had them when she undertook to
puzzle Solomon, that learned man would
have certainly failed to get any assist
ance from the bees, and the queen
would have carried her point, for be-
tween nature and art the lines of demar-
cation had been erased.
The next booth was in yellow and
rose, presided over by Miss Grace Lauer,
who dispensed candy and sweets and OF
course gathered around her the young
folks.
Occupying a couple of rods along the
left wall was a throwing arrangement in
charge of Carl Gottfried. A stuffed
figure, labeled ''Aunt Sally wore a
calico dress and a clay pipe, which it
was Carl's duty to see she kept in her
mouth (thAt is the pipe) while the boys
threw at it.
The last booth, in making the circuit
of the hall, was in pink and green. This
was the refreshment room, where, be-
sides providing for the immediate wants
of the hungry, pies, cakes, and nearly
everything pertaining to a Thanksgiving
dinner, could be purchased.
Near the door to the left is voting
booth in care of Miss Minnie Sandr ock,
where the most popular railroad man is
being elected. The votes last night
were as follows: VIM. Maher. 10: j.
Gallagher, z: NJ. Rice, IL; ]. Pagan SO
bod Harris. 2; q. Ferguson, 9; W. A.
Conan, 5; Bennett, 5; Frank Jobson, 2
The prize is handsome lantern.
Next and last is the poll for the most
popular lodge, Mrs. Blakeley acting as
"the judge" The prize here is bgau-
tiful silk flag. The vote last night was
as follows: A. o. U. W., IL: D. OF H.,
8; Elks. %; Foresters, 3; Artisans, 2;
Sons of Rest, 25; Masons, l I; Eastern
Star 2; K. of p, g.; Co. G, none, but
will be heard from tonight.
The program last night was well rem
dered, It being by pupils of St. Mary's
achool, one piece played by the st.
Mary's orchestra being exceptionally
fine.
Last nights winners were: Hugh
Farmer, album; George Dufnr, silver
water pitcher; Mr.. Herrick, lamp.
The program for tonight is music by
Birgfeld's orchestra. and dancing, the
latter to begin at 8 o'clock.
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STATE OF ONO, Cry OF ToLEDol

LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the
City of Taledo, County and state afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1896.
"A. W. GLEASON.
[sEAIl Notary Public
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucuos surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c. No. 3-11
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NOTICE.

I have stray horse, roam, years
old, branded with figure on the right
hip, at my place on three mile. Tie
owner can have the same by paying the
cost of this advertisement and proving
property. SETH MORGAN.
The Dalles.
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cure awl the collick al d meezles on erth
by not fndin no more babies, and Iittul
boys like me'would get sum attenshun
too.
II uther babies growed in egs like a
hen'e, you could eat 'em and they
woodent get horned to squan and waist
milk on But duck . bAbies Il c,lled
gosluns. Some babies is very tuff. You
can drop them on the floor and mock
thare heds on the wall and slam them
awl oyar the house aud they won't kick
none nor cry. They dou't have no
hopping Golf nor nuthing. Thay never
wake up and thare stummieks don, t axe
cause tdey are full of sawdust, and they
are doll babies. Our baby makes me
tired, she crows 2 much, CESS she's stuck
on herself. But mouse amt q rats baby
any more than bullet is cannon ball's
Little boy.
Lams is baby Sleeps, with wool wiis.
kers on tbare ouLsIdes to make clothes
out of for storekeepers to stick you with.
But if babies could cply stay little they
would be hapy, for when they git crowd
up and havt to hump for Twin they
find ont what hard, coaIed spere this
wurld ie, you bet.
Jay babies is borned on farms and has
one nerse, which is its muther; but
city babies is brot up on bottil and hast
to be interdused to its muther ? or 8
times yere, cause city muthers has got
to be swell. But it amt swell to watch
out for kids when you git 'em.
Dopted babies is the kind that grows
on doorsteps. An once thay was good
man which never bad no childrun, an ;
go he went to sea for G. years and left his
wife to home. So when he come there
agin thare was two littul boys and two
littul gurl babies waitin for him, which
was hapy supprize.
So no more now. GEoRGIE.
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GEORGE.
So no more now.

"The worst cold ever had in my life
was cured by Chamberlain Cough
Remedy" w.ites VIII. Norton, of Sutter
Creek, Cal. "This cold left me with a
cough and was expectorating all the
time. The remedy cured me and want
all my friends when troubled with a
cough or cold to use it, forit will co
them good. Sold by Blakeley & Hough-
ton.
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See Us Rcfore You Order.

Don't order your Thanksgiving dinner
until vou have seen US. We shall have
fine fat turks, geese, ducks and chickens,
and loads of good things to go with them
Phone IL. VARNEY & Co.,
Third and Washington.
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TAKEN UP.

Came to my place last spring, roam
pony, branded o on right hip. Owner
can have the same by paying all charges
s. A. KINYoN,
oct20 I'm Tygh Valley. Or.
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EsTRAY NoTIOE.

Came to our place about August LIST,
last, a roam COW: brand indistinet.
Owner can have same by paving all
charges. MOORE Bios,
n22 I'm Three Mile.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

in the street became so interesting that he
took a prolonged look out of the window,
whilst pater sketched an elaborate diagram
upon his blotting-pad.
However, pater must have cheered Tom
up a good deal in the course of the day, for
they left the Office together in high spirits
They made mysterious and prolongedv visit
to fancy-dress emporium and one or two
other places, and then they stuck big cigars
in their: mouths, and actually went off and
played couple of hundred at billiards
pater's annual dissipation, as he called it..
After this they went to the booking Office
at St. Paul's station to collect half a van
load of parcels; and finally dispersed at
Dulwich with a cabful apiece. 1t was
noticeable that Tom had grown very cheer
full since the <morning, and pater arrived
home SO full of jokes and merriment that
even Aunt Aggie had to smile.
Then the real business of the day began.
There were the nieces and nephews to visit.
with presents; there were the Christmas
boxes to the servants, the parcel -bringers,
and all sorts and conditions of men and
women-for pater didn't believe in waiting
till boxing day. There was the final stirring
of the Christmas pudding, solemn annual
rite, under the superintendent of cook, at
which each member of the household was ex-
pected to be present. After this the chill
dren went to bed, and the onerous functions
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

woke at five, and filled the house with yells
of rapturous excitement when they saw the
array of toys in and around their bloated
stockings. But wise nurse had lit the gas
stove in the nursery, SO that they could play
there during the small hours without dis
turbing everyone else; and excepting that
Roy took a header off the new rocking horse,
and Dot warmed a wax dolls nose a triflc
too much at the fire, no harm was done.
Pater was, as usual on such occasions, 4
fourth child, and the youngsters were in
high glee all the morning.
Then grandpa and grandma came, bring.
ing presents for all the older ones-it being
understood that they had been somehow in
league with Santa Claus as regards the
children. And everyone had present for
them, even the little ones, whose pennies
had been remarkably productive in pater's
hands,
The dinner was Al, the pudding in par
ticular being such a success that cook was
called in for special compliment, and nearly
fell over chair bowling herself out. Every
thing was so jolly that it really did seem
strange for Aunt Aggie to look so grave, un-
less, suggested little Molly to Dot, she was
looking for a present from "Uncle'' Tom
which hadn't come.
After dinner pater made little speech
which excited the curiosity Of everyone, and
announced an event which made that Christ
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
Then pater took hold of her arm, and

Then pater took hold of her arm, and
said SO quietly that no one else heard: "Fa-
ther Christmas wants to give you present,
my DEAR" So Aunt Aggie rose and let him
lead her up to their guest. just as she came
to Father Christmas, however, grandpa and
grandma made two funny mistakes. Grand
pa accidentally turned the gas right out; and
grandma, feeling too warm, it must be pre-
sumed, pushed the screen suddenly in front
of the fire. 1t took pater quite couple of
minutes to find the matches (which were in
his pocket, after ally; and that couldn't
make grandma understand about the screen
you see, she is getting rather old-and so
nobody saw exactly what happened. Mater
has an idea that she heard something about
dear little Aggie!" and "dear old Toni"
though she hasn't told anyone, and one and
all declare that that naughty old scamp of a
Father Christmas was heard to kiss auntie.
Probably his bashfulness returned after this,
for when the lights were lit again he had dis
appeared (grandma seemed to have been
handing his clothes round the door, some
said).
And the present which he had left for
Aunt Aggie chow she did SMILEY was
there, you'd never guess it!-Uncle Tom!
After that, everyone must believe in Fa-
ther Christmas. Perhaps, if they are very
good, some of my readers may get Aunt Ag-
gies and Uncle Toms for their presents; but
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

mas celebration different from all others.
He was expecting, he said, visit from an
old friend of his: an intimate friend whom
he had known from his childhood, and
whom they had all wished to meet; an old
and tried friend, he might also say of their
grandpa's-he had even heard of his own
grandpa's also! At this point shout of
Santa Claus!" arose from the children,
who had somehow arrived at the idea that
the kindly old saint was person with
whom fathers and grandfathers had ex-
tensive business relations. NO." pater ex.
claimed, lit wasn't exactly Santa Claus.
But it was a relative of his-ihdeed, some
people said, his brother. He meant Father
Christmas!''
The mouths of the little ones opened wide
with astonishment, and all of the older ones
looked puzzled except grandpa, who is al
ways quick in taking in the situation, and
never more so than when he knows the
secret beforehand!' He was very glad, he re.
marked gravely, that his old friend had
so far overcome his shyness as to consent to
visit them in person. Wien they reflected
upon the benefits which he had conferred
upon them all-for it was generally known
that he inspired even the kindness of Santa
Claus himself-he was sure that they would,
one and all, give him the heartifst of well
comes. If he might make suggestion, it
was that, looking to their distinguished
visitors undoubted modesty and bashful-
ness, they should turn down the lights until
he was thoroughly at home. Nobody oh.
,jected, and just as he rose to carry out this
.considerate attention there was tremen-
dous double knock and ring at the front door.
After an interval Of breathleaa exnncfatinn
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

and followed by wonderful old gentleman
IN marvellous attire, who, even by the light
OF the low gas jets and the Pickering fire, was
easily recognized as Father Christmas him.
SELF
Truly he was remarkable sight. He had
a Jolly red old face, and such twinkling,
merry eyes! He wore long white beard,
which almost covered his broad, crimson
waistcoat. His ample white hair was sur
mounted by crown Of holly loaded with
berries, and toys peeped out from every
pocket of his long green coat. He carried in
his right hand a stout staff covered with
thick ivy. He laughed all round as he sat
down, until everyone laughed again, and he
said: "A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year!" in such big, hearty voice that
they shouted: ''The same to you, Father
Christmas!" with one accord. He beckoned
the servants to place the parcels on the
table in front of him, and, pressing some
thing in their hands which made them say:
"a Merry Christmas to you, sir!' motioned
them out
Then he hesitated and began to mop his
face with big silk handkerchief, as if he
hardly knew how to begin. There could be
no doubt that, as pater and grandpa said, he
was somewhat diffident and nervous. So
pater got up and made another little speech
such as no one else could make. Some of it
made them laugh, and some of it made them
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
New Year Gteetind.

My wee, sweet one, with the clustering
curls,
And the eyes so darkly blue,
With the ruby lips and the two white pearls
That ever are peeping through,
I send you kiss, Whereer you may be,
And a greeting full of cheer,
May the angels comfort and care for thee,
And grant thee a glad New Year.
My bonny youth, with noble brow,
And the full, untroubled eye,
Whose only song is of pleasure now,
And joy in the by-and-by,
l send my message across the sea,
Hope on with never fear,
Both long and gay may thy journey be-,
1 wish thee a glad New Year.
My aged one, with the snowy hair,
And the feeble step and slow,
Thy voice that joined in the midnight
prayer
Was strangely faint and low.
l greet thee now, but look to see
If the Boatman draweth near,
And 1 speak no word, since know for
thee
God bringeth a Glad New Year.
-Lalia Mitchell, in Ladies' World.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

cry, and once. think, grandma and mater
wiped their eyes, and grandpa and Aunt
Aggie looked very hard into the fire. There
was something about peace :on earth and
good will toward men," and something
about remembering those whom they would
not for all the world forget, and forgetting
little grudges and quarrels that no one
wanted to remember. There was something,
too, about the happiness of all in receiving,
and the greater happiness in giving, and last
of all there was something about what it all
meant-I think he said kindness and re-
membrance and love"-but he faltered so
here that one had to guess at the words.
Such, he said, were the gifts which their
visitor brought, and such were the gifts
which all would. wish to render in return.
Then grandpa received pipe, and pater a
box OF cigars; grandma, a wonderful ar
rangement to hold up a book to read, and
mamma pretty stand (he must have heard
her say that she wanted something to go in
the little window!). The children had dolls,
and engines, and books, and boxes, and bon
bons-there seemed no end to them. Every
one had something, till at last only Auntie
Aggie was left: and she seemed to feel this,
for she kept clasping and unclasping her
hand over her handkerchief, which she had
rolled into ball, and looked quite uncom-
: Then grandpa said, very knowingly: "Fa-
ther Christmas, is anyone forgotten?" But
Father Christmas became bashful again at
this point, and his voice sounded SO funny
when he began to reply that he couldn't 60
on. And Aggie trembled so when the chill
dren whispered audibly in her ear: Say
me auntie !" that everyone hepan fl,s feel
uneasy for the moment. s.. !.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
BROWNS REVENGE.
He Plans to Get Even with His Bet-
ter Half.

ne rldnS TO Get even With his bet-
ter Half.
Hello, Brown. Been Christmas shop
ping:" asked the man with the fur-lined
overcoat of the man with the bundles.
eyes. I've been buying some little things
for my wife, replied the man with the
packages.
"You have? That's good. say, old man,
tell me what you have got her. I've got to
get some things for my wife, and haven't
the slightest idea what to get.''
Il have bought her razor, box of cigars,
meerschaum pipe, and few little things Of
the kind"
"For your wife? Why, man, you must he
crazy!'
''Yes, they are for my wife, as told YOU
"Good heavens, Brown! What is the mat
ter? Your wife must be new woman Of
the worst sort"
"Oh, no. am just getting even with
her,
II don't understand"
"Well, you see last year she gave me
brushes and combs for the bureau, and IN
afternoon tea service. 1 expect something
of the kind from her this year with bill for
them few days after Christmas. have
determined however, that 1 shall have
something that is suitable for me, SO have
bought them as Christmas presents fa
her."
II say, Brown. You are genius, my bow,
1 believe I will buy my wife the same kind
OF presents that you have bought for yours
l believe that it would be good idea to give
her that beautiful meerschaum pipe she has
wanted for so long and has not been able to
afford to buy. She gave me some curtains
last Christmas. Chicago Tmes.Herald.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

:; ! !: :: !:
SSS& wv my dear,
oSS When the year is
VSS kaS new,
NNSS :ESR0 Let us make prom
SNr& Use here,
Little / and you.
Not to fall to quar-
reling
Over every tiny thing,
But sing and smile, smile and sing,
All the glad year through.
AS the year goes by, my dear,
AS the year goes by,
Let us keep our sky swept clear.
Little you and I,
Sweep up every cloudy scowl,
Every little thunder-growl,
And live and laugh,
Laugh and live,
Meath a cloudless sky
When the year is old, my dear,
When the year is old,
Let us never doubt or fear
Though the days grow cold.
Loving hearts are always warm:
Merry hearts know ne'er a storm,
Come ice and snow, so loves dear glow
Turn all our gray to gold!
Laura E. Richards. in Youths Companion.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
The Gall.

Behold a white-robed angel at my door,
Crying amid the darkness of the night;
"Ope thou thy heart before the dawn Of
light,
And let me take thy hand and lead thee
DER
The chasm of dull gloom. Fear not, fun
store
OF Gods great jewels have I for thy
sight;
Come forth, and follow where the way
is white,
And leave old sorrows on thy tear-swept
hOOr.'
It is the New Year calling thus to me,
And my soul fears to take her willing
hand;
Yet I must go-Time holds the magic key.
And I should tread the unknown, open
With song and hope-with courage unde-
filed;
And so go-with faith, as would a child
Charles Hanson Towne, in Ladies' World.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

right, when she began to cry a'bit, because
she was very nice little sister-in-law, really,
you know. Only men never will under
stand 'as mater says: sss 5= s=.2. s.=
/ Next morning, Of course, the children
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
~eesnGGlE,S:sen :sen
E1HER QRlsrnAs

very much except themselves; but then
they minded a good deal, which made up
for it.
However, when the estrangement had
lasted for whole fortnight-fully ten days
beyond the usual perod-their friends be-
came concerned: and as it drew near Christ
mas day the pater was quite angry.
"Those two young fools might just as well
make it up now rs 60 moping about all
through Christmas time and spelling every
one else's fun,' he grumbled. And the dear
little mater spoke of them with a sorrowful
shake of the head. Could not the pater give
haps if he were to drop in one evening to see
But pater thought that, as Aggie was ma
to the unimpcachable testimony of the
family Bible, it was rather matter for
sisterly advice. So neither interviewed, and
the tenth Tor was it the eleventh?) parting
for forever had lasted three weeks on
Christmas eve. At this point all the family
agreed that something must be done.
IF you don't speak to Aggie. shall have
to speak to her myself" said pater, firmly,
as he put on the Santa Claus coat with the
big pockets, to sally forth in the morning.
"No, no, my dear, really can't ask poor old
Tom to eat humble-pie. / don't consider
that he was to blame at all. He was prac-
tically bound to go and play for his club
that afternoon, and she could have gone to
the show just as well in the evening. Women
never will understand that men" ''Oh,
pater!" expostulated the mater, softly, eek
cept you, my dear, always excepting you.
But you are unique" Then mater laughed
and he kissed her. ooh, but I hope you
won't, john" she said, coaxinglys Poor
old Ag has been crying her eyes out all the
time; but she's too proud to make overtures,
though she owns she was partly to blame.
If you could bring him round, now, to pay
the compliments of the season to me, or to
see the children?" ''Umph!" said pater,
rather shortly, II shall lose my train if [
stop any longer; and ought to have caught
the one before, really" Mater didn't
bother him any further. She saw twinkle
in his eye; and she had been married to him
for nine years, and knew his ways, you see.
But, presumably, he remembered when
Tom (whose chief he was) looked into his,
private room about lunch time to pay his
respects. you're coming round tomorrow
afternoon, Of course, old man." said pater,
very glum and shook his head. s"Nonsense!''
eJdcu!dyeu patei WldtAluly, you were Ine
friend of the family before Miss Aggie came
to 1iveswith us, the little mink. You'd never:
desert the youngsters on Christmas day?
Molly and Dot are always asking about
Uncle Eom, and I'm sure.the boy will re-
member you. He's growing q fine big clap
now, and walks all over the place; he fell
downstairs twice last week. = q 10, no, old
man, replied Tom, nniserably, 81 can't
come; I really can't I've got a lot of things
to send round for the kids, bless their little,
hearts! and I thought you wouldn't mind if
II sent something for the mater; you've al
ways been awfully kind to me, both Of you.
I've bought a little present for Ag, to have
4 i ready in case she perhaps we
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

Of, Santa Claus had to be performed. Then
there was pretty Aggie to kiss and present
with something glittering done up in silver
paper and her rbrother-in-law must have
forgotten his intended admonition, for he
put his hand on her shoulder very kindly,
and whispered something about all coming
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
= = = 2 > .
His Woes.

"Bobby doesn't seem happy, even with
all those toys
$50 ] have noticed. What's the matter,
Bobby?" %. ..z.r.ss.z..,.-
ivy, I got new ice skates an sled, an
I dunno whether I want it t. freeze or
w."-Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
Ftobab1x a Pleasant one.

Walkin' beneath the mistletoe may be
mistake on the part NV young lady, but I
can assure her it is likely ,tew be very
pleasant one.-N. r. Truth.
The herald., 1897-12-13

The first typewriter was a macbirs
with raised letters, invented by Henry
Mill Of England. in 1714, for the Use
of the blind; but beyond marking the
era Of mechanical writing machines -
was Of no value. and for nearly 40
years no step forward was made. Near
ly all the improvements. and certainly
tie credit for the general introduction
of the typewriter. belongs to America.
Today there Is one firm in this country
which manufactures more than fifty
styles Of machines. in all languages and
even In business ciphers. In these last
the keyboard II lettered a. usual. but
the charaetsrs printed ere In cipher.