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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Everything Goes.

Editor-I wrote il Survey" You
have it "scurvy."
Proof Reader-It's about Alaska.
What's the difference?-N.Y Y. Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
In Union There q. strenE1h.

why is it," asked the philosopher.
that misfortunes never come sing!y %
Cant say" replied the other man.
unless it is that. on account of the
reception they get. they're afraid TO
travel alone."-N. Y. Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Among the alicnwber-

Pollywog-I suppose it will be pretty
quiet in the Klondike all winter.
Jollydog-Well. l don't know; j ex-
pect there will be good many things
turn up there.
Pollywog-What?
Jollydog-Toes.-Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Her Los. Was HI. Ca.n

Builett-Lambely made $4,000 by a
single transaction in oil yesterday
Bearett-Is it possible? How did de
manage it?
Bullett-A rich aunt of his tried ,c
start a fire with a can of it-Chieagq
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Julius Ceasar's job

What do you know of Julius Caesar?~
was a question at a recent school ex-
animation.
He wrote elementary Latin works
for the lower FORMS" was the writer
repiy.-Household World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
The Extent NJ

How touching the practice of giving.
The pledge of peace, good will.
How touching the gift of the wife to hel
lord,
He'll know when he gets the bill
Detroit Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Bleak PrOspect.

Bill Collector (authoritatively) Il
wish TO see Mr.. Neverpay Immediately,
Shrewd Servant-You can't see him
now. He's gone to bed, so we can wash
his hannels.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Fading Impre..ton

What was that man to whom you
bowed just now?"
II can't remember what his name is,
but it seems to me 1 used to be engaged
TO him."-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Christmas Trn1h

If you the merriest Christmas would enioy.
If You the deepest happiness would feel,
A genuine jollity without alloy,
A happiness continuous and real
Though paradoxical, I will agree,
It's yet truth that no one can gainsay,
The greater will your own enjoyment be
The more the happiness you give away.
Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Why Pete Got on.

Nigilant-Jedge, this makessth' fifth
time tn blamed rope has broke
Judge-Wall. let him go. This han
community can't afford I waste any
more valuable hemp on sech a wuthless
cuss es Pete.-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
He Was All Right.

They say that the Italian count she
married turned out to be an organ
grinder"
well. at any rate he had handle to
his name."-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Chanccs Tnken by the Kniser.
He Mos fhe Fir.f-

Tell me. dear. am the first man you
ever kissed 90
You are the first who was mean and
suspicious enough to ask me that ques-
hon- indianapolis Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
No Secret.

How do you keep your cat
So sleek and fat?
why. that's the least of labors-
We only have to keep
Him here to sleep,
He boards round with the neighbors.'
Chicago Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
That Beautirul Sta

Bethlehem's star fingers yet over child
hood, which it dignifies; womanhood, which
it ennobles, and manhood, which it gladdens
Chicago Standard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Applied Reason.

There are things in this world more
valuable than money, my SON."
81 know it. That's the reason 1 want
money to buy them with."-Detroit
Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Eot to "a. r-u...a

THAT man Nibley isn't to be trusted.
He'd take advantage Of you quicker
han wink if he saw chance TO do
TO-"
How do you know that?"
II overheard him and his wife in an
argument last night, and when he saw
hat she was getting ahead of him he
relied: Look out! There's a mouse!'
Cleveland Leader.
An Immu n BILE Law.
Variety's the spice of life;''
You cannot rearrange il.
Even q hundred-dollar bill
Is no good till you change tt
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
HI. Natural Protector

81 never let my husband go to
church bazar without me-"
why not?"
Because those other women would
sell him every useless and expensive
thing in the place."-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Ont of Season.

She does not interest US now.
The woman with a past;
We care not why, nor when nor how
She got herself thus classed
But in the merry Christmas days
When all the world is pleasant
We're looking for, with anxious gaze.
The woman with a present.
Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Depends on the Kind,

us it true that Mr.. Jones talks like
book?" she asked.
YES" he replied; like one of these
ungrammatical dialect novels.'-Chi-
cago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
After Taking.

1T is true l can't sing very WELL" said
the cat that had just swallowed the
canary, but have q good deal of music
in me, all the same."5Chicago Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
The Only War to Learn.

How did you learn to skater" a little
boy was asked.
"Oh," was the innocent but signifi-
cant answer, "by getting up every time
fell down" !Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

Physician-Put out your tongue.
Patient-Oh, doctor, no tongue can
do justice to the torments 1 am suffer
ing.-Enouire Within.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
Made HerseIf Heard.

ibid your cook leave you without no
tiee?"
-Not exactly We heard the sxpls-
sion."-Towz Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
al Eforai Certatntx.

It surely would suppress for good
The stage-obscuring bonnet,
II the Chicago maiden should
Put her foot down upon it
Harlem Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Way He Had.

John, dear, you are growing handsouer
every day" Its way I have, dear, just
before Christmas. Cleveland Plain Deal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Trarnp's Excuse.

Would you work if you had a
chance?"
Madam. it is against my principles to
have anything to do with games of
chance."-N. Y. Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
tn1Daffent.

He-I told your father that we ex-
pected to be married next month, and he
was wild.
She-What did he say?
He-He wanted to know why we
couldn't make it next week-Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

What makes them refer to race
horses as flyers Charley?" inquired
young Mrs. Torkius.
And after profound contemplation
her husband answered.: Il don't know
unless it's because riches have wings"
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
The BacheIor,. sock

INC bAcHcIOrs SOCKS.
1 VIII not hang my stocking up
1 really can't, consarn 'em!
They wouldn't hold a present. and
1t takes too long to darn 'em!
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Good Time to Berin.

Eff yew still don't love yewer enermy now
is the generous, heart-glad time NV yewr life
tew begin dewin' so--N- Y. Truth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
4 Good Recommendation.

Mother-Do you think Mr.. Harvey is
nice young man?
Beatrice-Why, yes, mamma. He's
been engaged to six of the SWEETEST girls
IN the cify.-Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
FIND A NEW DETERGENT.
D!crs Arc Very Much Interested I'm
II New Discovery.

New Discovery.
DyerS are much interested in a new
product named "carbosil," for which if
is claimed that it has exceptional de-
tergent properties, is similar to soap,
nDG has advantages over ordinary soda.
The product consists of double salt
of silirate of soda and carbonate of
soda, with Or without the addition of
small quantity of soap. Dyers and
colorists in England have made it the
subject of much discussion at their
meetings.
"A trial was made to ascertain its
value as securing agent for cotton
goods and as a substitute for soap in
the washing of cotton printed fabrics.
The following observations resulted:
Its solution in water has strong aka
line reaction and soapy feel, and on
agitation the surface becomes coated
with a lnther. From the appearance
OF the solution it is thought to contain
rather large percentage of inso1uble
matter. The actual quantity has not
been determined.
There seems good reason for believ-
ing that carbosil will replace the lime
and ash boil. Whether it would give as
good or better results On a large scale
tie future will decide. Its economical
value also has yet to be accurately de-
termined. 1t may possibly be a good
substitute for securing certain colors
before undergoing the usual bleaching
process
Soda and caustic soda are now gen
orally used for this purpose. In regard
to its action, as compared with soap,
on the colors of printed, colored fab
RIGS. obviously a strong alkaline liquor
cannot be used for alizarine reds and
Pinks, but in the case of alizarine pur-
pies it compares favorably. 1t seems
10 possess very peculiar property of
"springing" or intcnsifying basic col
ors fixed with fannie acid. Many Overs
look upon carbosil as the possible sue
cessor of soda.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Chances Taken by the KAISER.
a German paper says that the lives
OF royalties have more dangerous mo-
ments than is generally known. Few
persons travel about as much as does
the emperor. and this fact alone raises
the possibility of accidents. Moreover.
the emperor is daring horseman; he
drives great deal. and always very
fast. and it may be regarded as piece
OF particular good luck that nothing
has happened TO him long before this
n. Y Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
BLIND LOVE.

Daughter-Papa, did you know mann
ma long before you married her?
Papa-No, / didn't know her until
long after we were married.-Up-to-
Date.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23

I WAS the close of
n day in the early
part of December.
T h e governor
sat alone in his
private office. His
clerk had just left.
him.
THE Christmas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-12-23
A Plausible Guess

2.-John Ito himself)-Bet your life
1t does.-N. Y. Herald.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

ongs to the White Star line and makes
daily trips on the lower river at present,
he said: tWe are going to put the
Hattie Belle on the upper river to run
between the Cascades and The Dalles,
and the lone will run on the lower
river, connecting with it at the locks
daily" This will give this Inca daily
boat which is badly needed. -
Last evening the Royal A5eh Masons
held meeting for the election of officers
for the ensuing year, ink the Masonic
hall, with the following results: Chas,
Hilton, H, P; F. GibBins, king; DR..
Siddall, scribe; Geo. 4. Liebe, Treas. !;
DIR. Logan. Secy.; Ge6. G. Blakeley, c..
of H.; A. Larsen, P IS; John M. Mar
den. R. A. c.; Ed c. Phirman, G. NJ.
Sd v; w. E, Gatretson, G. NJ. I'd ". !;
E. Shanno, G. NJ. 1st "; w. s.. Myers,
sentinel. The installation Of officers
will take place tie fret Wednesday in
January, and Will be for members of the
chapter only.
This morning Mr.. Gardner, assisted
by Sheriff Driver, took charge of the
two Hawthorne children. Eta and Sula,
and will take them to the Boys and
Girls Aid Society tomorrow. The hear
ing of the case will be before Judge
Bradshaw on the 29th inst. and there is
no doubt that abundant evidence will
be brought forward to prove that the
children should be removed from the
mothers charge. Their father is in the
insane asylum, and one brother is now
serving term in the penitertiary for
the murder an Indian policeman on the
Warm Springs reservation. They were
living in deplorable condition, and it
is certainly charitable act to remove
the poor unfortunates to more suita BILE
place for human beings.
The John Day river, last week, came
very near adding three mo-e to its an
nual roll of victims. Alonzo and James
McWillis. assisted by T. N. Fields, were
crossing their sheep at the private ferry
on their ranch, when the cable broke
and the ferryboat was capsized, dump.
ing its lad of men and sheep into the
middle of the river. Old Mr.. Fields
although 76 years of age, was the first
to reach land, aud James soon followed
him there, almost exhausted. Mean
while, Alonzo, who has caught the bro
ken cable and was trying to stay with
the boat, in some manner became en-.
tangled with the rope in the midst OF
1.-THE bunch of sheep, which forced hin
under the water several times before he
Hcould extrieate himself from the rope
aOnce free, by almost superhuman effort:
she managed to surprise his watching
Irelativer by emerging from the angry
: waters living man.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
HENRY SMITHS CASE ON TRIAL.
He Endeavors to Recover $4,000 from
Day Bros.

Judge Bennett of this place is at pres
snt trying the case of Henry Smith vs.
Day Bros, in Judge Bellinger's court in
Portland.
The injuries sustained by Smith were
received while he was engaged in a game
of-cards in the cabin of a steamer, tied
up to.the dock below the government
works. A rock crashed through the roof
of the cabin striking him on the head
and rendering him unconscious. Smith
claims he has been incapacitatedf for work
since receiving the injury, and alleges
that the accident was due to the care
lessness of the men employed by the
Days in discharging the blasts while a
steamer was tied up in the vicinity. The
defense is that the steamer had no bust.
ness there at the time.
The case was first brought in the state
court, but owing to the fact that some of
the parties drawn into the iseue are res-
idents of other states, writ of removal
to the federal court was granted the de-
PENDANTS.
Judge Bennett is assisted in the case
by Attorney F. w. Allen, while Attor-
neys Germ. Boise, and Scott appear for
the defendant. The damages which
Smith is endeavoring to receiver is $685..
600.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
Degree OF Honor.

The Degree of Honor held an inter-
esting session last night, and the hall
was well filed with members. Two
candidates mere initiated aud matters
of Importance discussed, alter which a
short program was rendered. Mrs.
Stephens and Mrs. Young sang duet
entitled Like the Lark" Mrs. Fill
loon gave a humorous reading, and
Mesdames Jayne and Groat sang a duet,
"The Flight of the Swallows"
After the program lodge closed and
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
wAYsl DE eLEANINes.


Air guns so cents at Mays &. Groves.
Cream of maize and minute tapioca at
Maier & Benton's. Ills
Reserve your seats and hear the little
Niggers sing alabama Coon" Saturday y
night.
Silver and gold articles sold by T. A.
Van Norden will be engraved free of
charge.
The snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. have
just received a fine line of Japanese
dc131w
To rent-Four or six unfurnished
rooms, centrally located. Apply to
Mrs. NJ. Britain, Second street, near
Union. dec IL
Election of offers for Harmony Tenn
pie No. IL, Rathbon Sisters, will take
place this evening. All members re-
quested to be present.
Choice Shoalwater Bay oysters served
in every style at the Columbia Candy
Factory. Give US a rfal and we will
endeavor to please yS1.
Just received our second shipment of
Garland stoves for this fall. They are
beauties. Call and see them before
buying elsewhere. Maier & Benton.
fresh line of choice french candies
just received at the columbia Candy
Factory. They will be sold at prices so
low that it will surprise you.
A vagrant was the only victim before
Recorder Sinnott this morning. He was
fined $40, and will be allowed to oxer-
else his muscles in behalf of the city
while he is working out his fine.
DIR. Eshelman was called yesterday to
attend the wife of Mr.. James Johnston
of Deschutes, and found her a very
sick woman. He did all that medical
skill could do for her and at present she
is in fair way towards recovery.
A social ball will be gwen at the Bal.
dwin opera house, Tuesday evening
December 21st. Good music will be
furnished and no questionable charac-
ters will be admitted. Tickets 5Oc.
A. w. Robson, Mgr.
Today John Gillvary of Antelpe wai
brought to this city for medical treat
ment, Five days ago..a horse fell will
him and he received several bruises anc
had his chin cut open. DR.. HolIistel
attended to his injuries and he is resting
easy at present.
The ladies' wish to impress upon tht
minds of the children who take part il
the entertainment Saturday, that tn,
final practice win be held Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock. Every child
should be present dressed in costume
and carrying her doll. -
In an interview with Captain L. P
Hosford. OF the Hattie Belle. which be
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
Notice.

A meeting of the tournament commit
tee will be held this evening at $50 at
the council chambers to discuss the
question of raising money to pay off the
debts incurred in making preparations
for the tournament. Members of said
committee are requested to be present.
F. S. CUNNING, Chief.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
PERsONAL MENTION.

E. 6, Murray OF Tulda. Wash, is in
the city.
H.C: Rooper of Ridgeway is in the
city today.
J. G. Miller left last night for San
Francisco.
D.B. Gaunt is in from his farm near
Centerville.
J. M. Johnston of Moro was in the
city last evening.
George Thompson ls in from his farm
near Moro today.
Mrs. T. ]. Shaw of White salmon,
Washington is at the Umatilla.
John Booth, general manager of the
White Star line, left on the morning
train for Portland.
E Jacobsen left on the morning train
for Portland where he goes to attend to
matters of business.
Chas. Boynton and wife of Kingsley
are in the city. They are on their way
to Woodburn, Marion county, where
they will spend the winter.
This afternoon DR.. Eshelman was
called to Hartland, Wash, to attend the
family of E. D. Clarke of that place,
some members of which are ill.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

refreshments were served, and good
social time followed. Music, conversa-
tion, dancing and hypnotism were in
dulged in, the latter creating much
anusement.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16
longing, g

No. days of school, l9.
Per cent of attendance on number be-
longing, SO.
JOHN GAVIN. Princinal.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

The general admission to the enter
tainment, "Cradle Songs of Nations, y
will be % cents; reserved seats S5 cente.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

Following Is the report for the quar-
ter a weeks) ending Friday Dec 10, '97.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

Try sehinins's Best tea and baking powde-
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

Dalles Publio sohooIs.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-16

A Beautiful Assortment in FIVE BIG PILES
at 223c 45c &C., soc and 95c. Our better grades of
Pillows up to $500 reduced in proportion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-28
RICHES OF 0RIn0C0
FRENCH PROSPECTOR SAYS THAT
THEY ARE NOT HALF REAL
lied.
He SECURES CONCESSIONS.
CONFIDENT THAT DIAMONDS WILL
BE FOUND IN THE GRANT TO
MINNESOTANS.
SECURES CONCESSIONS.
NINE. BLAuvELT GETS DIVORCE.
Twenty Below Reported From
Northwestern Points-News of
the Northwest.

FARIBAULT, Mimi, Nov. 27.-Com-
mandante z. Regnier, of Paris, VINO mas
been here a week negotiating for a
subconcession in the gold fields of the
Orinoco company, is guest OF
Donald Grant and his wife. The land
desired is g. tract $50 square miles In
extent. located on the east branch of
the Guyuvini river, seventy miles from
the coast, but only ten miles from
navigable water. The contract has
now been closed, and by its terms the
French syndicate is to pay the Orinoco
company 10 per cent of its gross out
put of gold, and per cent of it's gross
output of balata gum and other pro-
ducts.
Mai. Regnier has spent the greater
part of eight years prospecting in Ven
eZuela; he has expended nearly $4,000
so far and says 1t will be necessary for
his company to put in nearly $5OO,OOO
more before they can hope to get pay
ing returns. He is very enthusiastic
over the resources of Venezuela, more
so than any man who has visited the
country in the interests of the Orlnoco
company, and he tells the officers or
that company that they do not begin
to realize what a valuable property
they are controlling. He says that i'll
addition to gold in the tract he has
lust secured there are diamonds: the
earth's formation is precisely like that
in Brazil, where the diamond mines are
located, and he has himself found the
stones there, and he believes that they
can be dug in paying quantities.
Mai. Regnier is an educated gentle
man, sixty-two years Of age, and serV-
ed for twenty years in the French
army. He has never before paid
visit to the United States and is very
,,o,,ob da1iphted with what he has seen.
The push and enterprise of the people
have impressed him, and he says that
in his opinion the energy of the world
today is in America. Miss Lena Reg
nter. the commentaries daughter, who
is with him, was educated a some or
the best schools Of France and Ger
many. and is her fathers constant COM
panion.
H. H. Verge, formerly of Minneapolis,
but now resident manager of the Grin
oco company in Venezuela, has written
a long and very interesting account of
a two weeks trip he had just complet-
ed to the southwest portion of the con-
cession. He says the saw mill is in
operation, running to it's full capacity,
and there are now about 1000 men at
work gathering balata gum for the
company. There IS a scarcity of skilled
laborers in the field, and comparative
" little progress can be made until
more men are sent down there who
are used to work and who do not make
the venture expecting to become rich in
a few short months. picking UP golden
nuggets and diamond pebbles off the
river banks He confirms all that has
previously been said in favor of the
soil for agricultural purposes, and says
he does not believe the gold reports
have been exaggerated.