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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-16
Last Nights Play.


''Side Tracked last night drew good
house, and one that seemed to be
amused. The actors were, we should
judge, good, had there been anything IN
the medley to give them chance, but
the play was without sufficient thread
to string the specialties on. However.
everybody laughed, and as an hour of
smiles is certainly worth half dollar,
there is no kick coming.
h The trouble with the theatrical pro-
fession is that every eastern failure inn
agines all it has to do is to come West,
with a selection of stale jokes, gross
limbed women, and repertoire suited
to the BowerY, and the world is theirs.
A vaudeville entertainment is either
good or bad, the re is no such thing as
mediocrity in that line, and yet Side
Tracked" came near being the exception
that proved the rule. Still, the public
should not expect too much of an actor
who has to spend most of his time herd
ing slobber-mouthed bull-pup. If
Mr.. Walters would shoot the dog, get a
higher classed play, and devote some
time to its study, he would undoubtedly
make very good comedian, for he has
talent
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ERR THR BRsT

contractor, none of whom had the least
complaint as to the treatment received.
One lady informed us that it was just
like home there, and all OF the apart
hnents of the house seemed well ordered
md cleanly.
Il We deem it our duty to offer word of
pf caution to the justices of the peace
ahd committing magistrates of the coun-
~ against sending to the county jail
persons accused of trivial offenses which
usually result in acquittal, involving
only great expense to the county.
In conclusion. we beg leave to acknowl-
edge the assistance and courtesy shown
US by the court and district attorney
and the respective county officers.
Having to the best of our knowledge
and ability discharged all the duties in
cumbent upon us, we respectfully ask to
be discharged from further service.
E. L. SMITH, Foreman,
Dated this 18th day of November, at
The Dalles, Oregon.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-16
Court Notes.
talent.


In the circuit court the following bus1-
ness was transacted yesterday.
In the case of the State against Mil
lard, defendant was sentenced to pay
fine of $75.
State against William Blanck, sem
fenced to one year in the penitentiary.
State VS.. George Harth, defendant
fined $50.
State vs.. John Hayes, defendant SEN
tenced to one year IN the penitentiary.
State VS.. J. 6. Fisher, sentence sus-
pended during good behavior.
State VS.. E. Simmons, Hugh Brown
and Robert Wilson, demurrer, overruled
pleas of not guilty entered and separate
trial granted each defendant. There are
three indictments against these defend
ants, and the same action was taken in
each case.
The suit of G. E. Bay .rd, adminiatra-
tor of the estate of Perry Watkins, de-
ceased, against The Standard Oil Co.,
was completed yesterday, the jury last
night finding verdict for defendant
and awarding the sum of $500 as dam
ages.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-11-16
trip down the river is simply pleasure

trip down the river is simply pleasure
jaunt.
The first snow of the season fell last
night. It was not of the feecy variety
warbled about by the poets, but the
cold. damp, cllnging, clammy sort that
is twice as wet as water and three times
as tlisagreeable as anything else possi-
bic. 1t creased the sidewalks, stopped
the crossings, made mud In the streets,
and sent the blue shivers clear to a fell
lows soul. Dame Nature was in a
mood to slam the doors or kick the dog
when she invented that kind of slum-
gullion, and consequently did the mean
est thing she could think of.
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omcers Coming.

The commander OF the North Pacific
forces, Salvation Army, Major Stephen
Marshall, of Portland, accompanied by
Miss Ensign Parks, the divisional NJ. B.
agent, will visit The Dalles Thursday
and Friday of this week. a meeting
will be held at the Methodist church
Thursday evening at s O'Clock, at which
time Major Marshall will speak on Full
Salvation and Ensign Parks will sing a
solo and explain the M. 3. scheme.
Friday night an old-time free and easy
at the barracks on First street, led by
Major Marshall, assisted by Miss Parks
and the officers and comrades of the
local corps. Admission 10 cents.
Saturday night Ensign and Mrs.
Smith, now visiting near town, viii be
present aud lead the indoor meeting.
Ensign Smith was formerly in command
of The Dalles crops and Mrs. Smith was
soldier.
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wAYsIDE eLEANINes.


Granite iron tea. kettles for 70 cts. at
Maier & Benton's. l1-4t
Frank vogt, Jr., is in the city from
wapinitia visiting his parents.
Sauer krau., anberries, new raisins,
cider, citron, celery, etc., at Maier &
Benton's. 11-4t
Mr.. Frank Morrison, of the Salem
Statesman, is in the city, and favored
US with call.
Mr.. G, W. Phelps, after visit of sew
eral days, returned to Heppner this
morning.
]. S. Geary, the piabo tuner, will be
in the city Thursday to remain few
days. Can be found either at Jacob
sens or Nickelsen's store.
Mrs. E. NJ. Wilson arrived home this
morning from New York, where she has
been visiting old-time friends, whom
she had not seen for many years.
The White Star Line has reduced the
passenger fares between The Dalles and
Portland again, and the rates are now
81 one way and $1.50 for round trip. y
The case of the State vs.. 1. v. How
land is on trial today. defendant being
: charged with larceny by bailee in selling
some hay on which j. L. Story had a
lien.
Mr.. Roderlck Mcneil of Mosier de-
sires through THE CHRONICLE to express
his appreciation of the many kindnesses
of friends and neighbors in his recent
sad bereavement.
The Klickitat hills shoYed up white
this afternoon when the sEorm suffered
for few minutes, shoying that only a
hundred or two. feet/above The Dalles
the weather Is much colder than it is
down here where t4e Commercial Club
is.
Rev. w. H. Tiff will deliver his cele-
brated lecture, Through the World of
Night at the Methodist church at :45
Friday evening, the 10Th. The reverend
gentleman is a, most eloquent speaker,
and those who hear him will enjoy a
rare treat. The proceeds of the lecture
go to the Epworth League.
''The worst cold L ever had in my life
was cured by chamberlain Cougn
Remedy" w.ites w H. 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, for it will do
them good. Sold by Blakeley & Hough-
ton. :
]. B. Rogers, Baker City man. who
has just made the trip to the KIondike,
writes from Dawson City to a friend,
among other things, that the stories Of
the Chilcoot pass were started in the
interest of the Yukon steam boat compa.
nies. That the pass is no more difficult
than hundreds of others used in the
mountains of the coast, and that the
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GRAND jury REPORT
some Valuable Recommendations Made
by that Body.


In the circuit court for the state of Or
egon, for Wasco county, November, 1897
term.
We, the grand jury in the above en-
titled court, respectfully submit the fol-
lowing as our final report
We have been in session six DAYS and
have taken cognizance of all criminal
matters presented to us and coming
within our knowledge. and have returned
thirteen true, bills and one aot true
bill.
We have also inquired into and dis
missed several matters that were of such
trivial nature as not to warrant further
action.
We have made cursory examination
of the county clerks, sheriff's and coun-
tv treasurer's offices, and have no criti-
cisms to offer as to methods or manner
of keeping the records and accounts of
these offices. ----.s.ss
The attention Of the county court is
called to the insecure condition of the
shutters of the windows in the vault of
the county clerks Office.
The attention of said court is also
called to the condition of our county Jail
which VIC find to be badly arranged and
inadequate for it's purposes. Our Jail
contains four cells, three of which ard
6x9 and one sx9 feet in dimension. In
each cell we found three uncomfortable
cots or hsmmocks, the cell itself having
no ventilation except with the corridors
of the jail.
To confine three persons to the limit
ed space OF one of these cells, breathing
only the vitiated air of the corridors,
and sleeping on most uncomfortable
beds, does not seem to US to be either
prudent or humane. --------,
The inmates of the Jail protested in
strong terms against the food furnished
them. We inquired into the matter and
conclude that their complaints are some
what exaggerated. We would. however.
call the attention of the members of the
legislative assembly from the county to
the prepriety Of securing an amendment
to section 2341, Hills annotated code of
Oregon, which gives the sheriff Sc per
week for keeping prisoners when the
number does not exceed four, and So per
week when the number exceeds four.
Evidence is not wanting that in some
instances the contractors who supply the
prisoners with food receive only twelve
cents per meal and for but two meals
each day.
It is the opinion of this grand jury
that the boarding of prisoners should
not be a source of revenue to any officer,
and we believe that it would be in the
interest of humanity and saving to the
county if the section referred to could be
amended as to give the county court con-
troll in this matter.
We believe that any person confined
in our county jail is entitled to whole
some food, pure air and a comfortable
bed, at least up to the time of his con-
viction.
The grand jury visited the poor farm
| and questioned inmates apart from the
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Freight teams to load for the interior.
For particulars inquire at the Jacobsen
Book and Music store. 16 2t
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sunday school social

! There was an entertainment at the
achoolhouse on Smile on the evening of
Nov. 18th in honor of threetof our popu.
lar young men, John Cooper, Charles
Creighton and William Moore. They
are leaving their old homes for an ex-
tended trip to the ora kge fields of CaliJ
fornia. Possibly they will be back n
the spring, but they may remain away
permanently. The following program
was rendered:
singing-Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.
PRAYER Sfrs.-tf ffiffstrI-
lsonx-sing to Ne ....... owen Sanders
Recitation -Raindropsi ..-..-. Maggie Zachary
tRec-TEe Yankee Still Ahead Ben Morgan
iRec-Dorkin's Night. j ..... Edna Campbell
RecDostIer Rec joe Mr.. Fred Archer
Rec Thanksgivings. .f.-. George Sanders
....-.- j ......|s.. .. Edna Sanders
Duet-Tte Bridge Miss Lulu and Mrs Creig aton
Rec-The Smack in School. 49,. Edna Sanders
IS lo-The German Man. Florence Cook
Reading The Book Agent and the Bandit
.--.-....--- ..-..- ..--...--.. Minnie EltI n
Comic Dialogue. -. -...-.......
Matte Gillian, Annie Cook, Lille Reddins
Eugene Elton and Willis Zachary.
Farewell Address -. .-.-... Mrs. Jennie Leitz
Response Mr.. William Moore
Song-God Be With Yoq Ti.1-WeMeet Again
Coffee and cake we're served after the
entertainment, which was success, un-
der the able management of Mrs. Leizt,
superintendent of the school. After the
usual handwriting aid exchange of good
wishes, all repaired I'd their homes, hav-
ing passed pleasant evening. A.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30
Big Batch of Nomina-
tions Submitted to
the Senate.
Important Appointments Made
by the President for the
Consular Service.
RounseVelIe WlIdman, Editor of the
Overland Monthly, to Be Sent
to Hongkong.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 29.-The
following nominations were sent to the
Senate to-day: Church Howe of Nebraska
Consul-General at Apia and Nukualofa
Tonga; John P Brav of North Dakota,
Consul at Melbourne, Australia.
COnsuls-Hugo Donzelmann of Wyoming,
at Prague. Bohemia; Louis A. Dent of
Washington, D. c., at Kingston, Jamaica; /;
Samuel S. Lyon of New Jersey, at Osaka
and Hiogo, Japan; Rounsevelle Wildm an
Of California. at Hongkong, China ;
Charles V HerdIiska of Washington, D.
c., secretary of legation at Vienna; John
L. Richards Of Ohio, Solicitor General.
Also number of army promotions, as fol-
lows: Lieutenant Colonel w. h Powell.
Eleventh Infantry, TO be colonel; Major
G. Bennett Nineteenth Infantry, to be
lieutenant-colonel: Captain S. P. Joye Ian,
Twenty-frst Infantry, to be major; First
Lieutenant G. II. Bonestell, Twenty first
Infantry, to be captain; Second Lieuten-
ant e. L. Butts, Twenty-frst Infantry, to
be first lieutenant; Second Lieutenant J.
P Hynes. Third Artillery, to be first lieu
tenant.
Richards was formerly Attorney-Gen-
eral OF Ohio. This appointment has been
foreshadowed for some time.
Church Howe served several terms as
Republican National Committee man
from Nebraska.
Louis A. Dent was the private secre tary
OF Blame. Blaine dictated to him his
book Twenty Years in Congress-" He
had been associated with the family OF
the late Emmons Blaine in a confidential
capacity.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30
PUECTURE IN BICYCLE PRICES.
The Pope Company Creates Sensation
BY Reducing It's Rjgb- Grade 500
CoIumbios to SIS.

NEW YORK, n. Y, June 29.-The Pope
Manufacturing Company of Hartford,
who make the Columbia bicycles, an
nounced to-day that beginning to-mor-
row their $1OO bicycle will be reduced to
$75. This statement, coming from one of
the oldest and most representative firms
of the country, implies that $75 will be
the prevailing price for high-grade chain
bicycles for The rest of the season. The
news of this reduction in price has caused
big sensation among riders and the
trade.
The bicycle trade has been in a chaotic
state since early in the spring, due to the
widespread custom of rate-cutting among
local agents throughout the country. Sew
eral of the big firms nave made strong
efforts to maintain the standard price for
their high-grade wheels, and some few
have succeeded admirably. Competition
with the makers of good $50 and $75
wheels has, however, reduced the sale of
the highest grade bicycles to such an ex-
tent that ii has become manifest to the
biggest firms that a reduction must be
made in order 10 dispose OF their '97 stock.
The sale of bicycles throughout the
country this year has been large, but the
demand Tor 500 wheels has fallen off and
The outlook assumes such a discouraging
aspect that it is expected that firms in all
sections will within the next ten days
meet the cut made in Columbia bicycles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30
ING FOR THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONVENTION

CHICAGO. ILL.,, June 29-Christian En-
deavorers by the thousands are pouring
in from the East on their way to San
Francisco. If the tidal wave continues it
will be with the greatest difficulty that
the railroads will be abie to handle all the
people.
Fully 10000 delegates to the Christian
Endeavor meeting at San Francisco and
others taking advantage of the lower
rates for trip to the coast departed from
Ghicago to-day over the different roads
leading west. Delegates and excursion
lists poured into the city from the East
and South au day. The largest delega-
ton was from Pennsylvania. 1t came
over the Pennsylvania road and was di-
vided into two sections. There were 1900
delegates representing the banner Chris
tian Endeavor State. The train bearing
party from Philadelphia attracted atten-
ton, because IN it were the National Off
GERS of the Christian Endeavor Society.
Every road is taxed to its utmost ca
pacity. The Pullman Company has all
it's cars in use ana repaired many of the
old ones to meet the demand.
Armed with newly improved yell that
is calculated to inspire the peaceful citi-
zens between Chicago and the Golden
Gate with the belief that band of hostile
braves has broken loose, the Illinois con-
t1ngent of the Christian Endeavor left
this afternoon for San Francisco on a
Burlington special of fourteen coaches.
There are between six and seven hun
dred in the party, and the sides of each
coach as well as the space above the head
light of the engine bear inscriptions tell
ing who the travellers are and whittier
they are going. 1t is intended to have a
continuous Gospel service all the way
along the route save respites for sleeping
aud sightseeing. A service of praise and
prayer in every coach will usher in each
day, and this will be followed by various
phases of Christian Endeavor work, con-
Guiding in the evening with vesper
service. Denver Colorado Springs, Salida
and Grand Junction, Colo, are to be Wis
tied en- route by the peaceful invaders.
Three days will also be spent in Salt
Lake City, where there will be a compli-
mentary concert of 400 voices in the Nor
mon Temple. This viii be the first time
the gentiles have been privileged to oc-
cupy Mormon place of worship.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30

Tyler of Grand Rapids. NJ ch, and Rev.
E. L. Powell, ID, of Louisville, KY,
will also be among the well-known divines
present.
The coiored denominations OF the
various afhliating ones will be ably repre-
sented by distinguished men who Will
occupy the pulpits Of the various congre-
cations of their people here, all of which
have hOurishing Christian Endeavor 30
cieties. One of these will be Bishop
Waters of New Jersey, one of the most
eloquent OF the colored pulpit orators of
the day, Bishop Arnett of WiIberforce.
Ohio. and Bishop Derrick OF New York
City.
There will be many laymen, too, who
have become widely known in the reli-
gious world. Among them will be Charles
T. Studd, a famous London evangelist
and Bible teacher, and c. n. Hunt of Min
neapolls, who has done notable work in
the same line.
These are but a few whose presence is
now certainly counted upon, ana there
will be others equally strong, eloquent
and well known. There will be here
over a hundred more ministers than
there will be pulpits to be sup
piled. Arrangements are being M ade
with little or no reference 10 denom-
national creeds, and not the least note
worthy and 81 iSnifcant feature of the great
convention to many will be the sinking of
creeds and the nnion of hearts and efforts
on the broad lines of simple Christian
llf2
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30

in regard to the Endeavor people and
their friends yesterday.
"There are orders for fifty or ffty-fve
special trains, each with eight to ten cars"
said Mr.. Fillmo lore. They are all to come
of each other.
1--WE will also probably have two
specials from Portland and one from Los
Angeles. We are preparing for about 500
sleeping cars out OF Ogden.
''At ten or twelve different places be-
tween Ogden and Sacramento we are pre-
pairing TO spread long tables at the sides
OF the tracks, in order to accommodate
the visitors.
I'm many places the eating.houses are
not large enough to accommodate those
who are to come, and consequently these
tables are being arranged in the open air.
The people can go there and get coffee
and sandw iches and cold meats and
everything of that sort.
"Be>ides these arrangements our dining
cars will be sent 10 Terrace, Nevada, and
as people are met will be brought back
some distance, the idea being to work the
cars back and forth and thus accommo-
date Is many people in that way as possi-
bic.
''Over at the Oakland mole we are put
ting down some extra tracks and clearing
out old cars that we have no particular
use for just now. Some of these cars will
60 to Miles, some to xteenth street and
some 20 San Pablo. They are old cars
that are not available just now and we
want to get them out of the road so that
in connection with the new track we will
have as much room as possible for the
visiting trains. Watchmen will be put in
charge of the old cars"
General Passenger Agent Goodman said
IN ~ han i'm hu D,1It-
man people that they had orders for 450
cars.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30

William RAIDER, chairman of the commit
tee on pulnit supply.
One is Rev. Nehemiah Boynton, DID,,
of Detroit who was for some years a prom
inent Congregational minister in Brook
lyn. He is one OF the most eloquent
cIergymen in the United States, ranking
with DR.. Gunsaulus.
Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago will
be here. He is pulpit orator of ability
and is the Bishop who lately acquired a
new fame by successfully establishing
Temperance saloons" in Chicago, serving
root beer, coffee, etc, amid attractive
surroundings. He will preach at Calvary
Church in the evening and probably at the
Central NJ. e. Church in the morning.
Rev. William Patterson of Toronto,
Canada, who will occupy the pulpit of
Calvary Church in the morning, enjoys
the distinction of lead ng the largest sim
gle Christian Endeavor Society in the
world.
Rev. Russell Conweu. pastor of the Bap-
tist Temple, Philadelphia, has the largest
congregation in America.
The American Spurgeon" will be here
and will preach in Oakland morning and
evening. He is Rev. George F. Pentecost
now of the First Presbyterian Church of
Yonkers, n. Y. He was long pastor of
Marylebone Church, London. His fame
as an evangelist rivals Moody's, and his
brother, Hugh Pentecost, gained fame by
adopting Ingersollism.
Then there is John Wanamaker's pas
tor, J. Wilbur Chapman, DID, who fills a
Presbyterian pulpit in Philadelphia, and
who has achieved fame as an evangelist.
A man OF remarkable platform powers
who promises to be a second Parkhurst
and who is in great demand here among
the pulpits, is Rev. Courtland Meyers, who
has large Baptist congreg alton in Brook
lyn. He will preach at the First Baptist
Church here In the morning, and in Oak
land IN the evening, or vice versa.
The famous pastor-artist, the "chaIk-
talk' man, Rev. Robert F. Pierce, Baptist,
OF Philadelp phia, will attract many. He is
clever with the cTayon, and practices the
novel method OF giving moral and religious
teachings daily in the form of talks, "
which he illustrates somewhat as Dan
Beard used to cleverly illustrate his
lectures.
A Remarkable evangelist will be here in the
person OF Tamil Evangelist David" Of In
dia, a man with an interes ting career. He
VIII occupy the Rev. DR.. RAIDERS pul pit at
the Third Congregational Church Sunday
morning.
1t is said that Rev. Selah Merrill, Con-
gregationalist, of Andoyer Mass, is the
most distinguished living authority on
Palestine. He vas American Consul al
Jerusalem m daring two admin ira tiOns.
Amos R. Wells, editor of the Golden
Rule, the National organ of the Y. P. S.
e. E.. is styleu the Horace Greeley of the
society. de is young man of brains and
executive as well as literary ability, has
written several books, and all Christian
Endeavorers will be interested in him.
DR.. Francis Clark of Boston has Just
returned from trip around the world and
Is one OF the able men who will be here.
The lebrated Tylers, brothers, Rev
J. Z.-Iyler OF Cleveland and Rev. b. B.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-30
THEY'RE MEN OF FAME
Some of the Noted Endeav-
orers Who VIII Soon
Be Here.

Many interesting men of National
reputation and men who have achieved pro-
minence and leadership in various fields of
religious and denominational effort will
attend the great Christian Endeavor Con-
vention. They will be heard in various
pulpits on Sunday. July IL, as well as
during the convention proceedings, and
the sermons preached in this City and
Oakland on the Sabbath mentioned will
be notable ones by notable men.
1t is too early to give a complete roster
of strong men who will be here a few
days hence, because definite word about
the coming of many expected ones has not
yet come, but an offhand mention of some
whose presence is quite certain may be
given, largely on the knowledge of Rev.