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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
AN EXCITING BLAZE.
Big Fire Narrowly Averted- By Able
Work on the Part of the Fire
Department..

Yesterday afternoon about 80 O'Clock
the people of The Dalles were again
aroused by the dreaded fire alarm, and
in short time the streets were filled
with a crowd of people who feared that
another memorable blaze was gaining
headway.
Upon investigation it was found that
the scene of the fire was the workshop
of Maier & Benton, which is a wooden
structure placed along side of their store
in the center of one of the finest blocks
in the city.
The department was on the scene in
less than five minutes after the alarm
had been turned in, and in short time
the blaze was under control.
THE CHRONICLE bucket brigade did
good work in keeping the flames back
until the department arrived, while H.
S. Wilson had the honor of turning on
the first stream wlth garden hose from
the second floor of the French building,
adjoining that of Maier & Benton.
Messrs. j. W. French and E. Kurtz can
testify from personal contact with this
force of water as to it's dampening
power.
At the time the fire started there was
no one in the shop except Joe Kerchorf,
who was in his small work shop in the
south end of the building. Before he
noticed the smoke the fire had such
headway that he was forced to escape
through a window.
The facts are not known. but it is
thought that the fire started from fire.
box in WHICH the soldering irons were
heated.
The loss is light owing to the fact that
little else than Ironware was kept in this
part of the establishment, and is fully
covered by insurance.
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them severely, He has not been able to
see anything since the accident and it
will be several days before he can use
his eyes.
The case against Henry Wickman,
who was one of the men arrested for
stealing rifles on the night of the fire,
was dismissed yesterday morning on
motion of Deputy District Attorney
Michel, for lack of sufficient evidencee
Those who are acquainted with the
young man, who was brought up in and
near The Dalles, felt positive from the
first that he was not guilty, but that a
mistake had been made in his arrest.
He has always been known as an honest
fellow, and his home surroundings being
the very best, he is morally incapable
of committing such a crime.
A rain storm, accompanied by thun-
der and lightning, set in about O'Clock
last night, and for a time the rain
poured down in torrents. Several
showers occurred during the night, and
if the rain is general over Eastern Ore
gon and continues it will certainly de-
stroy thousands of bushels of grain in
this section. Scarcely enough fell last
night to do any great AMOUNT of dam
age; but if it continues, the grain which
is stacked and ready to thresh will rot
in the stacks, as they are totally unp~o-
tected from the dampness It will also
have a bad effectron the ripe grain,
which is standing ready for the sickle.
Numerous opinions are expressed
since the fire concerning the Dalles
water supply being short for every day
use, and especially in such an emer-
gency as the conhagration of Monday
morning. In this they are somewhat
mistaken, as the persons in charge of
the water system are endeavoring by
every means to keep the reservoir full,
and in this they are succeeding admira-7
bly,. There was plenty of water at the
fire Monday morning, and the report
that the water was running short was
circulated principally to spare the sup
ply in case the fire spread further than
the limits to which it was confined.
This is time of year when water is
needed in case of an emergency, and
while there is not shortage, still the
consumers should not be too extrava-
CANT at present.
The tickets on Louie Commits billy
goat sold like hot cakes yesterday, part
ly from the value of the animal, but
principally on account of the charitable
purpose for which the money was to be
appropriated. About $1,000 was raised
by the rattle, which was held during the
afternoon. The winning number, 95,
was held by Peter Stadleman land he
unexpectedly found himself possessor of
the mostpopular billy in the city-fn
fact the only one. Although he was de-
lighted with the charming pet, still his
time is entirely taken up at present, and
as he he could not take the proper care
of the animal he made present of it to
Louie Comini, jr. 1T is unnecessary to
say that the little fellow was tickled
almost to death atsreceiving his pet back
while Willie did not seem to have any
desire to change masters The amount
realized will go far towards buying Mr..
Comini another set of tools. to replace
those lost, and as he has willing hands
with which to WELD them he will soon
be in better circumstances.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve
Cures Piles, sScaIds. Burns.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Condition of Crops in Eastern Oregon
The Temperature High During
the Past Week.

Crops are too far advanced for the
tinues full blast.
The past seven days were the warm
est on record east of the Cascades. The
maximum tenn mperature on Wednesday,
the 10th, ranged from 1l2o to 11S0; that
night it fell to from 75' to so. The
mean temperature for the week aver
aged So; this is @ higher than the phe-
nomenally hot week ending August %,
1897. At Heppner, the highest temper
ature during the week was 110'; the
mean maximum temperature at Hepp
ner from July oath to August 14th was
96', the minimum 550 At many places
east of the Cascades, the maximum
temperature on every day OF the past
seven was above 95'; the temperature
during the night fell to 80 and lower,
averaging 6S', SO that sleep and rest
were possible for man and beast. Many
sensational reports have been sent.out
concerning the great heat, but weather
Weather bureau temperatures are air
temperatures, and not directly inhu-
enced by the rays of the sun. Many
private thermometers are Inaccurate
and haye faulty exposures. One report
stated that at 5 a. m. the temperature
was 10l', while the weather bureau rec
ord was 80 at the same hour. Another
report stated that for nights in succes-
sion the temperature did not fall below
So, while the average from weather
bureau thermometers was go, and the
highest III. These sensational state
week was hot, the temperatures were
the highest on record, and few places in
the United States have records of higher
temperatures; yet facts only should be
given. The weather was generally clear,
with west to north winds.
All the fall-sown wheat, oats and bar
ley had advanced beyond a stage where
the hot weather could injure them !;
their harvesting and threshing con-
tinue. The warm weather caused har-
vesting to be suspended for few hours
on the 10th; but owing to the drS ness
of the air, the heat was not as appre-
ciable to animal life as may be sup
posed. The hot weather caused spring.
sown grain to rIpen too rapidly thie
produced some shriveled grain, and the
heads did not fill as well as they other
wise would have done. The harvest is
progressing most satisfactorily. The
grain is, as rule, of first-cIassz quality
and the yield is materially larger than is
usual.
Streams are unusually low for this
season of the year, wells are becoming
dry, and in come sections the water
supply is becoming serious question.
Fruit is ripening rapidly. Apples.
pears and peaches will be large crops
Water and other melons are ripe and
are being shipped in large quantities.
The fruit crop, of all varieties, will be
unusually large-the warm, dry wealth :
er not being at all injurious. Consider
ing the fact that but very few beet crops
were put in on fall plowing, and, furth-
er, that few were properly subsolled, as
is done in eastern sections, the beet
crop is standing the hot weather re-
markably we'll.
Range food is driving up. Feed for
stock is yet quite plentiful, and etock is
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
WAYsIOE oLEANIN0s.

- - -
Crushed violets, the latest flavor for
ice cream soda at the Colum bia Candy
Factory. Give it trial. If
Furnished rooms to rent, also suites
of rooms suitable for housekeeping. APP
ply to 10 and 20, Chapman block. If
Lost-A pair of spectacles with silver
frame. They were probably dropped
somewhere On Second street. Finder
will please leave at this Office or Parkfn's
barber shop. aug173t
The machinery in the new North Pa
cific Touring mill, at Wasco, was started
up and tested for the first time Tuesday,
and the first load of wheat was elevat-
ed into the bins.
Every boat going to Portland from
The Dalles is loaded with wool. Last
night the dock was covered with bales
which will be shipped down on the
Dalles City today.
A pair OF AK gold framed glasses in
black leather case, was found near
the scene OF the fire on Second street.
property and paying for this notice.
Ice Cream wholesale and retail at the
Columbia Candy Factory. Orders to fur
nish lodge socials and ice cream festi-
walls solicited. Don't forget that our
ice cream sodas are the best IN thecity.
The regular semi i-monthly meeting OF
Court The Dalles, No. u, will be held
Friday evening in the Knights of Py-
thias hall. All Foresters are requested
to be in attendance, as business of i'm
portance is to be transacted.
All Sing, a La Grande Chinaman,
drank bottle of black ink with suicidal
intent the other night. He did not die,
but his mouth looks like lie had been
eating huckleberry pie since Adam
picked apples in the garden of Eden.
A large number of insurance adiustors
are kept busy squaring matters in The
Dalles at present. Among those whose
names we have learned are H. A. Hepp-
ner, H. f. Parkhurst, j. ]. Dennis, w.
H. Merrill, W. S. Chalmers and N. B.
Whitney.
Yesterday was an exceptionally quiet
day in the wool markets in The Dalles.
Not single wool sale was reported and
everything indicated that another lull in
the market is at hand. Quite an
amount of wool is still in the hands of
the growers and they appear very un-
concerned as to whether or not they sell
immediately.
We are informed by Mrs. Gilmore that
roll of new carpet, three table castors
and large quantity of silverware, which
was left in a water sprinkler, also con-
siderable amount of wearing apparel, all
of which was left behind her. restaurant
on the night of the fire, has been lost.
The articles are quite a loss to the owner
and anyone knowing of the whereabouts
of the missing goods will confer great
favor on Mrs. Gilmore by giving her the
desired Information.
Prof. I. l.. UlIery, of the Prineyille
academy, returned last Monday to re-
sumo his duties. After returning home
he met with rather serious accident.
He took up bottle OF anonia, when the
stopper few out and the amonia shot on
TO his lace and into his eyes, burning
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known stock
dealer of Pulaski, KY, Gays: "After
suffering for over week with flux, and
my physician having failed to relieve
me, 1 was advised to try Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and have the pleasure of stating that
the half of one bottle cured, me.'' For
sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
NOTICE.

All freight for points east of The
Dalles must be delivered at the o. r.
d N. depot by $50 p. M, in order to go
points west of The Dalles mnst be de-
liverde at the depot before p. m. to go
forward on train No. %, leaving at Z 40
next MOI ming, except periehable freight
which will be received 1roln Z a. m. un-
til T:l5 a. m. ON the date tho train
leaves. JAS. IRELAND. Agent.
al 20d
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To Cleanse the syste m

EFectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently overcome ha-
bitual constipation, to awaken the kid
neys and liver to a healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds. or fevers, use
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
rRANsAcTA ENERALBANKING BUSHES

Sight Exchange and TelegraphIo
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago,
st. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore
gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points
in Oregon and Washington.
Collections made at all points on fav.
orable terms.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve in the world.
This fact and it's merithas led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look
out for the man whoNRttempts to deceive
you when you call forspeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve, the great pilescure Snipes-
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. : DeWitt's Little. Early
Risers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cnre constipation. and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

generally in prime condition. The sec
ond crop of alfalfa is practically
gathered.
Farm work of all Kinds is much farth-
er advanced than is usual at this season
of the year.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

Gallery closed till August 22nd. Il
will pay you to wait for CLIFFORD.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
Look out.

= All persons using the city water for ir-
rigating purposes are warned that any
infringement of the rules will be strictly
enforced. LIB. =CRossEN, Supt.
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Wanted. Wanted.

School children to board. Rates $14,
including washing.
Mrs. F. DREws.
aug 1e-1mo-d and w.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund tie money if
it fails to cure. 25c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

Clarke & Falk have the purest and
strongest Paris Green in. the market. \
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's 5 Little early Rise-s,
The famous Ii.ti= pills
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NOTICE..

All-pereons are hereby notified that I
will not be responsible for any bills con-
tracted by my wife.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve
Cures plies. .scaIds. Burns.
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no Oure q Cold in one Day.

JOSEPH hOHLER.
The Dalles, Aug. 13. Nv
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18

give Us a Rest.
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them severely, He has not been able to
see anything since the accident and it
will be several days before he can use
his eyes.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-18
The Best Remedy for Flux.

Dated, August 4, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
Trotting Mt Briehtwood.

A great time is expected at Bright
wood on next Thursday afternoon. For
the first time since the track was admit
ted to the National Association there will
be racing under the strict rules that OBJ
tain with that corporate body.
There will be 2:35 trot and pace and
a 2:40 trot. The entrance fee will be 8
per cent of the purse of 500 in each event
and 10 per cent for the winning horses.
Racing will commence at o. clock sharp,
and as the rules provide that horses shall
be driven TO win in every heat there will
doubtless be witnessed some hair-raising
finishes The list of entries win be made
public Tuesday
A novel feature of the days sport will
be an exhibition to bike wagon of b. f..
MacCauley's triple team, Silsby Maid,
Eclipse, and Shawford, which will be
driven abreast by their owner TO a pole.
hitch of this kind has never before
been witnessed on washington tracks and
ought to prove a drawing card. The
horses named have already negotiated a
mile in 2:40 or better in their work to
pole as one horse.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Ely. who muffed the ball and Farrell
scored. Mcclure singled To left and Gett-
man crossed the plate. Eagle h.t TO right
center for two bases. weighing was call
ed out on strikes.
Seventh inning-Bowerman was thrown
out by Mercer. Padden was retired at
first on grounder to Smith. Schriver
flew out 10 Rietz.
Mercer fouled out to Gray. Rietz was
thrown out by Ely. Anderson sent the
sphere to Gray and went out at first.
Eighth inning-Ely popped a fly to
Rietz, who also threw out Hastings.
Donovan singled to left center, but was
forced at second on o Brien's grounder
to Rietz.
Farrell flew out to Mccarthy. who a
moment later took In Smiths fly. Gett-
man was thrown out by Ely.
Ninth inning-McCarthy was thrown
out by Rietz. Gray was hit by pitched
bali Bowerman flew out to Anderson.
Padden hit TO Mercer. forcing Gray at
second.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
A WASHINGTONIAN WINS.
He Takes the National Croquet
Championship From Duryea.

Norwich, Conn, Aug. 20.-The seven
teenth annual tournament of the National
Croquet Association closed here today.
First place in the first division and the
championship was won by Wahly. of
Washington, D. c., who finished his last
regular game this morning, beating Bish-
op by fifteen points.
By winning this game he was tied for
first place with Strong, and it was de-
cided that one game between the two
should decide the championship. Strong
secured the balls at the outset and gained
a lead of ten wickets BEFORE Wahly got
a chance 10 play. When the Washington
man commenced 10 knock the balls
around he played in good earnest and
Strong got only one more shot during the
game.
Strong was awarded second place and
Duryea, the champion of last year, was
given third.
In the second class Bryant won, so an
other prize this year goes to Washing
ton
There is still a triple tie in the third
division between Bard Crosby and H
Wahly, but it Will not be played off this
year.
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Results at Hawthorne.

Chicago, Aug. 2O.-Today's results at
Hawthorne:
First raee-Seven furlongs: DR.. Shep-
hard, to 10 won; Storm King. second;
Eddie Jones, third. Time, LIS.
Second race-One mile. John Bright,
to /, won; Lady Ellerslee second; Ban
nockburn, third. Time, l:4l 1-2.
Third race-Five furlongs. Ailyar, TO
8, won; Espionage, second; Canal, third
Time, 1:0l -.
Fourth race-Six furlongs O'Connell,
u to l, won; Paul Griggs, second; Abe
Furst, third. Time ia 81.
Fifth race-Steeplechase, short course.
Proverb. 7 to 2. won; Michael G., second
Troll, third Time, 1923 L.
Sixth race-Six furlongs. Lone Prin-
cess, to 2, won; Reuben Rowett, sec
ond; Bryan, third Time, lis ii.
Seventh race-Six furlongs. La Prin-
cessa, 8 TO l. won; Lonita, second; Sin
Tenney. third. Time, lis ga.
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MATANzA WON EASILY.
She Takes the Grand Union Hotel
Stakes ut Saratoga

Saratoga, Aug. 20-The feature of the
card at the Spa this afternoon was the
second running of the Grand Union Hotel
stakes. A field of ne ran, with the
smart two-year-old FLY, Matanza, the
favorite, and she never left the race in
doubt. leading from start to finish and
winning easily by length and a half
from Kinley Mac The summaries:
First race-One mile. George b. Cox, 8
to /, won; Jackanapes, second; Fniament,
third. Time, As ga. Nearest ran Sec
ond but was disqualified.
Second race-Seven furlongs. Massas,
to 5, won; Banqho III, second; Oxnard,
third. Time 1:32.
Third race, Grand Union Hotel Stakes
Six furlongs Matanza, to s. won; Kin
ley Mac seconds, Manuel, third. Time,
1:19 Ia.
Fourth race-Six furlongs. BardelIa, 2
to /, won; Maceo, second; Lord Zeni,
third. Time, 1:19.
Fifth race-Twos miles, over eight flights
of hurdles. Forget, to 5, won; Marshall,
second; Traman, third. Time, 4:16.
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FOOD FOR CYCLERs.
Goes Farther: Lasts Longer. and
Tastes BETTER

The bicycler who takes long rides needs
nourishment in, a. condensed form. The
ioadlng up of the stomach with heavy
1000 VIII work feriQus injury
Cyciers ana athletes who have tried the
delicious GrapeoNuts. lately placed on
sale with our grQcers, are loud in recon-
mendations of themoas condensed food
that builds flesh, strength and muscle.
while at the same, time is easily digested.
1t is an undeniable fact that more hard
work, physical or mental, can be done
on meal of Grape-Nuts than upon any
food in existence
Proof of this is to be found among
those who use Grape-Nuts and have the
experience.
Add this to its delicious flavor and its
popularity is understood.
They are made by the Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
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Mound City winners

st. Louis. Aug 2O.-The weather was
warm today. and big crowd saw the
races. Summarizes:
First race-One mile Libation, TO /.
won; Libbie, second; The Planet, third
Time, 1:42 81.
Second race-One and a half miles. Ri
fie, to l. won; Fresco, second; Otto H..
third. Time 2:3s -
Third race-Six furlongs John Boone, Is
to l. won; Gath, second; Sea Lion, third.
Time. ia 1-2
Fourth race-Five and a half furlongs
Tulla Fonso. to 5, won; Good Hope, sec
ond; sid TilIa. third. Time. los "a.
Fifth race-One mile. Buck Videre. to
2, won; Sir Rolla, second; Charles Chris
ty third. Time la -
Sixth race-Six and half furlongs Imp
Skate. 2 to l, won; Verify, second; Watch
maker, third. Time, 100 "a.
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OFF DAY AT THE AQUEDUCT.
With One Exception the Favorites
Go Down Like Tenpins.

New York, Aug. 20.-One of the biggest
crowds of the week0turned up at Aque-
duct track today. but it was the most
disastrous outing of the season for back
ers Favorites went down like ten-pins,
the only exception being in the second
race, when Woodranse~ equal choice,
with Pink Chambray.
The holiday patrons thrcw form to the
winds and sailed in blindly to follow
Maher Maher lost the five straight for
about the first time this season, and just
when his hackers were squeezed dry he
romped away with the sixth race on
Vannessa Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs. Ten Spot, 5
to /, won; Decide, second; Holmesdale,
third. Time, Ills rs.
Second race-One mile. Woodranger.
10 to 10, won; Pink Chambray, second;
Fenetta, third. Time, 1:43 Is.
Third receive furlongs. Althea, to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
EDDIE BALD WINS.
Captures 0ne-Mile Championship mt
the ST. Louis Circuit Meet.

ST. Louis, Aug. 20.-As many persons as
the grandstand would hold witnessed
the National Circuit meet here today
Bald took the one-mile championship
race in lively finish with Plugger Bill
Martin. Summaries:
One-mile professional championship
Bald won; Martin second; Mcfarland
third; Cooper. fourth; Freeman, fifth.
Time, 300 %.
Half-mile handicap, PROFESSIONALISM
Farland, scratch, won; Gardiner, 10
yards, second; Stevens, 10 yards. third
Time, 100 %.
T'wo-mile handicap, professionalism
ton, 60 yards, won; Cooper, 20 yards. sec
ond; Mcfarland, scratch. third; Mon
roe 20 yards, fourth; Kimble, 50 yards,
fifth. Time, 400
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Two-base hits-Farrell and Eagle. First
base on balls-Off Hastings, l. Hit by
pitcher-Gray. Stolen bases-Gettman and
O'Brien. Struck out-By weighing, !; by
Hastings, 2 Double plays-Mercer, Rietz
and Farrell; Weyhing, Farrell and Smith.
Sacrifice hits-Padden, Donovan. Ely and
weighing. Left on Observation-Disclosures g.;
Pittsburg, 3. Wild pitch-Weyhing I'm
pires-Hunt and Emslie. Time hour and
50 minutes