Dick Eastman wrote on EOGN blog: All 15 Jackson County (Oregon) Library branches closed down on Saturday, April 7, due to a lack of funding. This is exactly the opposite of the trend in the U.S.: most communities are investing to improve and expand libraries. The 15 libraries serving this rural area of Oregon lost $7 million in federal funding this year, nearly 80 percent of the system's budget. Library experts are calling the action the largest library shutdown ever in the United States. Last fall, Congress failed to reauthorize a $400 million annual subsidy to 41 states to help rural counties prop up their local economies. Oregon took the biggest hit -- $150 million. Jackson County lost $23 million and had to slash everywhere, from reducing jail beds to cutting search and rescue teams. That meant some hard choices, said Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan. He says that Congress broke a promise when it cut off the funds -- the money was supposed to be in exchange for land taken away from Oregon by President Theodore Roosevelt. In the early 1900s, Roosevelt took 2.4 million acres away from the Oregon-California Railroad, which was accused of swindling land deals in exchange for building the railroad. When the federal government reclaimed the land, Oregon lost half its property tax base. To make up for it, the federal government agreed to split timber revenues on the acreage with Oregon. Over the next 50 years it was a lucrative arrangement, and timber money was used to build courthouses and jails, pave roads, and free Oregonians from having to pay sales taxes. The good times petered out in the early 1990s, when the northern spotted owl was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This turn of events all but shut down large-scale logging. Today, just one large sawmill remains in Jackson County, compared with 91 in 1954. While promising to come up with rules for a more ecologically friendly logging method, Congress agreed in 2000 to continue "safety net" payments to rural counties for six more years. But the checks stopped in December 2006. In November, Jackson County residents voted down a property tax levy that would have generated $9 million a year to keep the libraries open. It was the third time since 1984 that voters were asked to bolster the library budget, but this was the first time they said no. "Back in November, the feds had not cut us off yet, and the possibility they'd continue to fund us was still there, so people didn't think the libraries were really going to close," said Margaret Jakubcin, a regional manager for the Jackson County Libraries. You can read more about this sad story at http://www.jcls.org/infoblog. My thanks to Kathryn Bassett for telling me about this story.

Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page A5 February 25, 2007 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, February 25, 1987 Workers who have lost their jobs primarily because of increased imports can find help from the Trades Act, a federal program. The displaced workers from Martin Marietta and Commonwealth Aluminum may b benefit from this program, which is administered by the Oregon employment division. Some local workers have already benefited. For the first time since the 1960s, The Dalles High boys ski team will compete in the state tournament at Mt. Hood Meadows Thursday and Friday. The Dalles finished fourth behind Sandy, Barlow and Hood River in the Mt. Hood conference. Joe Ferres, sophomore racer for The Dalles, finished first in the league in combined times, was second in slalom and third in giant slalom. Seedings were announced for the District 2AA wrestling tournament which will be held at Banks High School Friday and Saturday. Getting the lone first seed for The Dalles Indians was Dennis Everts in the 139-pound class. Senior Chris Eriksson captured the second seed in the 191-pound class. 40 Years Ago, February 25, 1967 Betty Schunke was installed as worth [sic] adviser of the Columbia Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, during recent ceremonies at the Masonic Temple. Junior Past Worthy Adviser Joy Hattenhauer served as installing officer. Sherman County gained a tie for the league title in the Greater Oregon League Friday night by downing Madras 66-51 in the final game of the season in league play. Gene Lanthorn and David Jensen led the Huskies with 15 points each and Kim Bayer had 14. Things are pretty close after the first day of action in the District A-2 and B wrestling tournament being held at Wahtonka with eight of the teams packed fairly tight near the top of the heap. Burns, the co-favorite in the tournament, is out in front with 28 points. Maupin and Vale both have 27, Nyssa has 25, Enterprise has 22, Sherman County 19, Madras and Wahtonka 18, Stanfield 9, Wallowa 2, Culver and Mt. Vernon, one each. 60 Years Ago, February 25, 1947 A survey of all existing recreational facilities in The Dalles and possible sites will be undertaken immediately by three local groups selected last night from Mayor Harold Dent's main recreation committee. The subcommittees were appointed by the mayor following general discussion of the recreation situation here. Last night's organizational meeting was the first held by the recreation committee, which is composed of representatives from all local agencies in any way concerned with recreation and civic improvement, it was explained by Mayor Dent. Maupin today was Wasco county's No. 2 entrant in the District 6 class B hoop tourney, as the result of a 38-18 victory scored by the Redsides in a playoff with Dufur staged at the Dufur gym last night. The triumph placed Maupin as runner-up in the county meet, the championship of which was won Saturday by St. Mary's of The Dalles. Other teams in the tournament are Condon, Arlington, Madras, Parkdale and Moro. J. Fargher led Maupin, scoring nine. 80 Years Ago, February 25, 1927 The fast thinning ranks of the local Grand Army were smaller by one today, following the death yesterday of Matthew O'Conner, 81-year-old veteran of the Civil War. Mr. O'Connor had lived in the county for many years, spending the latter days in the Chenowith district. His death leaves five Civil war veterans in the local post. He enlisted in the Union Forces in 1863 and saw service in all the major engagements up to the end of the war, taking part in the historic battle of Gettysburg. A meeting of gardeners will be held at the office of the Co-operative Growers association at 2 o'clock tomorrow for the purpose of organizing a company to establish a permanent public market in The Dalles it was learned today. The gardeners have held a public market in various parts of the town for the last two or three summers, and finding it successful, now desire to form a company to place it on a firm business basis, it was said. F.M. Gill will act as chairman of the meeting. 100 Years Ago, February 25, 1907 A harbinger of summer is found up in the east end of town, where Rose & Johnson of The Dalles Soda Works are preparing for the summer rush by adding to their equipment a fine new Magic automatic liquid carbonator, which will greatly increase their output now larger than The Dalles people have any idea of. Mrs. A.J. Glesy, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Florence Hilton are to sail on March 8 for the Orient. As yet they have planned no fixed itinerary, but will travel for a period of three months from place to place as fancy dictates. An informal dancing party given by the San Soucis Saturday night at Schanno's hall was the jolliest yet because of the perfect freedom all felt and the disposition to have all the fun there was in it. When they grew tired of dancing they sang and then danced again to music furnished by Mr. George Vause. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 4 MOUNT RAINIER SMOKING Mount Rainier was furiously smoking at sunset on the 19th inst., as seen from the Puyallup valley, W.T. [Washington Territory]. On the 14th, one shock of earthquake was felt and on the 17th three shocks at the same place. February 8, 1873. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 4 RECORD SNOW STORMS KILL STOCK SNOW, SLEIGHING, ETC. - We have now had about five weeks of good sleighing snow. During that time it has increased rather than diminished in depth. The weather has continued cold and as we write there is no little prospect of a "Chinook," or of a thaw, as there was at the beginning. The "oldest inhabitant," who is generally referred to in such cases, has no recollection of ever having experienced such a winter. Stock has suffered severely, many have died, while hundreds of others are barely able to stand alone. Even should the snow disappear immediately, there are many cattle that would require great care and attention to keep them from getting down in the mud and dying from weakness and inability to extricate themselves. But it is an "ill wind that blows no good" to any one. The wood haulers have had quite a harvest and at remunerative prices. Pleasure seekers have also availed themselves of the opportunity to enjoy the fine sleighing which the five weeks of snow has afforded. Every conceivable contrivance that could be made serviceable as a sleigh or sled has been brought into requisition and turned to good account. The merry jingle of sleigh bells and the joyous song and hearty laugh of the innumerable sleigh-riding parties have been heard at all hours of the day or night. But it is possible to have too much of a good thing. For our part we have had enough of it. - Spirit of the West. January 13, 1875. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

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Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle's Files page A5 December 17, 2006 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, December 17, 1986 A father-son ranching team transplanted from California to Antelope was named as the Livestock Family of the Year by the Wasco County Livestock Association Tuesday night in The Dalles. Don Gomes Sr. and Don Gomes Jr. of Eagle Valley Ranch near the Wasco-Jefferson County line received their award from Rick Harvey, last year's recipient of the award, which is sponsored by the Livestock Association and Cargill, Inc. The construction of a new modular bathhouse at The Dalles Natatorium moved a step closer when the Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District Tuesday accepted a bid for the erection of the unit. However the board decided to resubmit the bids on the electric work on the same project. There was only one bidder on the project to erect the bathhouse. Bob Brown Construction of The Dalles submitted a bid of $6,200, which was accepted by the board. The work was expected to be done within 20 days. 40 Years Ago, December 17, 1966 Emblem Club members held their first Christmas party since their organization in 1964 on Monday night. Members held a gift exchange and a holiday theme was used in decorating. The party followed a business meeting. Members were asked to help furnish the new group therapy room at the Mental Health Clinic. Sherman's Huskies over came a first period deficit and jumped into a 21-14 half-time lead and went on to beat Maupin's Redsides 49-33 in Maupin Friday night. It was the second Sherman win over Maupin this year and ran their season mark to 4-1. Dan Jenson led Sherman's attack with 13 points. Terry Stark and David Richelderfer both had 11. Four Lyle Cougars hit in the double figures as Lyle downed the Dufur Rangers 71-62 in Lyle Friday night. Terry Rinke led the Lyle attack with 24 points. He got assistance from Jack Strathman and Gerry Migaki, both with 13 and Darrell Kauffman had 11. 60 Years Ago, December 17, 1946 The new board of directors for The Dalles Country Club, elected earlier this month at the club's annual meeting, held a preliminary organization meeting last night. The club's program for 1947 was discussed. It was decided to elect the new club officers at this meeting, in order that the new organization will be in a position to take charge at the first of the year. George Stadelman was elected Country Club president; Henry J. Maier, vice-president; and E.L. Phipps, secretary. A Christmas program given under the direction of the Harmony Club was presented after the regular session at the meeting of the Cherry Park Grange, held Friday evening at the hall with Arthur Mears, acting master presiding. The program opened with the reading of the historical setting of the song "Silent Night' by Mr. Mears and a tableau was presented when the Christmas hymn was sung. 80 Years Ago, December 17, 1926 A straightforward presentation of facts claiming for The Dalles a normal school location which would best serve the state of Oregon was made to the nine members of the board of regents at a dinner sponsored by The Dalles-Wasco County Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Dalles last night. Chamber President L. Barnum, Manager W.S. Nelson and State Senator Robert S. Nelson, leaders in presenting the data, built up every argument from the theory that the normal school to be erected in Eastern Oregon is to be a state normal school and not a localized institution. Two large domestic pigeons, evidently truants from someone's loft, spent nearly an hour this morning roosting on a car at Second and Union streets, refusing to move until the owner of the car drove away. The car roof was the only space in sight not covered with snow and the birds seemed determined not to get their feet nipped if they could help it. 100 Years Ago, December 17, 1906 As is their usual custom, the Salvation Army is planning to see that the needy in The Dalles have a part in the joys of Christmas. They are arranging for a large tree at their barracks on Christmas night, to which all of the poor of the city will be invited and on which will be something useful for each one. At a special meeting of Jackson Engine Company it was decided to postpone their annual ball until the night of Feb. 2nd, giving way to the football boys, who are compelled to hold their ball on New Years Night. This action on the part of the pioneer fire company will but increase the respect of the community for them and induce a larger crowd to attend their party. Mrs. E.V. Canfield has returned from Collins Hot Springs greatly improved in health, and will spend the winter in The Dalles with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Menefee. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 4 CATTLE ROUNDUP ENDS IN BLOODY GUNFIGHT BRIDGECREEK SHOOTING AFFRAY - From a private letter we get the following particulars of the shooting affray that took place on Bridge Creek, in this county, on the 27th ultimo, between Mr. J.W. Cusick and Mr. B. Vowell: The stockmen of different districts have organized themselves into Cattle Clubs, for the purpose of assisting one another to drive up the cattle, which are scattered all over a large country, into corrals, built by this club in different localities and here all the calves, belonging to the members of this club, are marked and branded. As it is always the case with most any enterprise or undertaking of a new character, some will oppose it and act contrary. So in this case. Men who were not members of the club, considered it a bad arrangement, as some of their cattle were liable to be driven into these corrals, and as they had not the full privileges, that the members were entitled to, felt rather hostile towards the club. Mr. Cusick, being a member of the club, was appointed to act as a kind of superintendent in the corral. On the day when this affair took place, a large band of cattle had been driven into one of these corrals, and Mr. Vowell, who is not a member of the club, seeing some of his cattle among them, went into the corral in order to separate and drive them out. As this created much confusion, and more than it was convenient for the club to allow, Mr. Cusick request 'Mr. Vowell to stop in his proceedings and wait until the club got through, when some of them would assist him, separating his cattle from theirs'. Mr. Vowell would not agree to this, but swore, he would tear down the corral, first and get his stock out. This naturally brought on high words and Mr. Vowell making a motion to use his large pistol, which was fastened around his body, rather compelled Cusick to go for his small derringer and make the best use of it he could, firing instantly and the ball taking effect in the breast hone. No sooner had Mr. Cusick fired, when Vowell discharged his revolver, shooting three times and being within a few steps of Cusick. One ball taking effect in his left arm, passing through pretty close to his body near his chest, the other two balls grazed his body. For several days it was feared, that the shot would prove fatal for Cusick, but last night a change took place for the better and I think by close attention and good nursing his life will be spared. Mr. Vowell's wound is not considered dangerous, although the ball has not been extracted. June 12, 1875. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 LONG LEGS SAVE MAN'S LIFE ON TUESDAY afternoon as the train was rushing up through Main street on its way to Celilo, a well know gentleman of this city was seen coming down Washington street with the apparent intention of getting aboard. He placed himself near the track and as the train came up he commenced running with it until the locomotive door way came opposite to him, when he reached up and grasping a brass hand-holt, threw himself easily on board. We looked on expecting to be the unwilling witness to a terrible accident, but thanks to long legs and a knowledge of how the thing is done, our friend still lives. March 22, 1873 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 JESSE JAMES ALIVE & DANGEROUS THE JAMES AND YOUNGER BROTHERS - The remarkable career of the Missouri robber band, the leading spirits of which were the James and Younger brothers, forms one of the most singular chapters in the annals of modern crime. Numbering originally about twenty men, for eight years it has baffled the keenest detective talent in the land. The exploits which have given them notoriety have been on the most extensive scale and of the most audacious character. Their tactics have invariably been a rapid dash upon bank or railroad train, where their booty lay, half of them making sure of the plunder, while the remainder, by riding up and down firing revolvers, created a panic amongst any bystanders or travelers who would be likely to interfere with their nefarious enterprises. The secret of their success lay in their knowledge of the Southwestern country, and their isolation from all but known friends or old war comrades. The main error of the detectives lay in attributing their crimes entirely to the Jameses and Youngers, and ignoring the fact that the gang was of much larger proportions. Their career commenced in 1868, when a bank at Russelville, Ky., was robbed. The following year a similar criminal exploit was committed at Gallatin, Missouri. In 1870, seven of them carried off the day's receipts of the Kansas City Exposition in the presence of 20,000 people. Banks at Coryden, Iowa, Columbia, Ky., and St. Genevieve also were then robbed. In 1873, a train on the Rock Island & Pacific Road was wrecked. After a visit to Texas they returned and robbed a train on the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Road. Thirty thousand dollars' worth of gold dust was next taken from the Kansas Pacific train at Muncie, Kan., the program of flight to the Western Missouri being pursued in every instance with entire success until late Northfield affair. The total amount stolen by the band is about a quarter of a million dollars. Many of them have been killed in the various affrays with pursuers in which they have been engaged in from time to time, until only Frank and Jesse James and two other now remain alive and at large. December 2, 1876. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

Hello Verdena..... The link still does not work. How about going to the original page and highlight, copy and paste the URL. The link below has brackets, arrows, etc. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Verdena Veelle" <vveelle@molalla.net> To: <oregon@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [OREGON] Fw: PLEASE READ...UPDATE FROM LIBRARY OF CONGRESS | The link wasn't all underlined. I think I fixed it. Try it again. | Verdena | | > This link does not work. | > Have you copied it right? | > Dan M | | >> >From a friend to you! BATV | >> | >> This came through on my Brooklyn List tonight....JAP | >> | >> ?Chronicling America? Offers Historic Newspapers Free of Charge | >> | (http://blog.eogn.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/03/21/newspaper2.jpg)The following announcement was written by the Library of>> Congress:>> The Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities>> today>> announced that "Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers" is

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Looking Back: A Glimpse Through The Chronicle’s Files page B December 3, 2006 Edited and compiled by Elroy King 20 Years Ago, December 3, 1986 A plywood glue manufacturing company is interested in using the flour mill in The Dalles to manufacture its product. The Dalles City Council Monday endorsed the project which is being handled here through the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. The glue operation is based in Indiana where it has operated for 105 years, Keith Sutton, executive director of MCEDD said. An agreement between the Northern Wasco Count PUD and the city of The Dalles that will bring an estimated $140,000 of income for the city was approved by the council at its meeting Monday night. Under the agreement the city will pay three percent of the gross revenue on the electricity it sells to the city as a fee under the cooperative agreement. The $140,000 is an estimate. A Treaty Oak Community College student, Robyn Jensen, of Mosier, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Oregon community college student Political Involvement Committee (PIC) team. Jensen was one of four Oregon students chosen to serve on this committee. 40 Years Ago, December 3, 1966 Installation of officers by the Mid-Columbia Shrine Club, serving Shriners from Wasco and Sherman counties, will take place at a ladies night dinner meeting, Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Recreation [restaurant]. Harold Woolsey of The Dalles was named president to succeed Gordon Hilderbrand of Wasco at a dinner meeting Friday. Other officers named were Don Heisler, vice president; Pat Crawford, secretary; and Ivor Davies, treasurer; directors Clarence Quirk, Albert Kaseberg and Herb Root. John Hilderbrand of Wasco was elected vice president for Sherman County. Wahtonka’s wrestling team got off to a winning start Friday night and opened their season by downing Corbett 41-18 at the Eagle gym. The match was run off in rapid order, as only three matches went the distance. The Eagles won by forfeit in three matches, scored pins in four more and took two of the decisions. Winning by pins for the Eagles, were Bill Turner at 1`03 pounds, Terry Elton at 133 pounds and Ken Barker at 154 pounds. 60 Years Ago, December 3, 1946 After more than 40 years of medical practice, Dr. Frederick E. Thompson, prominent local physician, has retired from active practice and he will no longer practice with The Dalles General Hospital and The Dalles clinic, it was announced, today. Effective immediately, Dr. Victor D. Mills, who has been employed by The Dalles Clinic, will become a member of the firm, he having purchased Dr. Thompson’s interest. A reorganized Wasco County Recreation Association will undertake a comprehensive, long range program for the development of recreational facilities in The Dalles, it was announced last night at the association’s annual meeting, held at the county courtroom. Included in the program will be completion of facilities at the recreational grounds, north of the county hospital. The association will lease the tract of land from the county for 15 years and an option for a 15-year renewal. 80 YEARS Ago, December 3, 1926 A $15,000 United Brethren Church building will be erected at once at the corner of Bluff and G streets, Rev. E.F. Wriggle, pastor, announced today. A building permit was secured yesterday from City Recorded D.L. Cates. The building will be modern in every way, Rev. Wriggle declared. The walls and foundation will be poured concrete, while the upper portion will be of concrete block construction. While taking a radio set home to his bungalow in the mountains beyond Dutch Flat yesterday, Ben Ulrich, suffered a fractured arm. The team he was driving became frightened and jumped, unsettling Ulrich in the seat so that he pitched forward and fell forward on the roadway. Mrs. Mildred Shafer has opened a Christmas gift shop of fancy work articles at 100 ½ Second St. The shop is a temporary one and in it are gifts made by Mrs. Shafer and her mother, Mrs. Charles Ferry. 100 Years Ago, December 4, 1906 Yesterday was the last Lodge of Sorrow Cascade Lodge will have, and Saturday’s meeting was also the last, for when the lodge holds its next meeting in the K of P hall Thursday of next week it will not be the “Cascade Lodge” but “The Dalles Lodge” No. 303, a new charter having been granted under that name. As is the custom of the order, the lodge was named after the place where it was organized, the lodge having been organized at Cascade Locks, July 11, 1905. Since the report was made public that Prof. J.S. Landers was the choice of the Pendleton board for superintendent of their schools, the school board at The Dalles has received many applications for the position in this city and others have been added for the principalship since Prof. Whitney was chosen as Mrs. Landers successor, so that there are now seven or eight applicants with the clerk. At a meeting of the school board held Saturday night the various applicants were considered and that of Prof. A.C. Strange, principal of the Crook County High School and Prineville, accepted. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 CHAMBER FUN FACT: Did you know.The Gayer Jewelers building is the original site of the French & Co. Bank, built in 1879. It was one of the first banks in the territory east of the Cascades and served as a mecca to goldminers, sheep ranchers & cattlemen for hundreds of miles. The bank was razed in the late 1920s to make way for the Citizens National Bank. The bank building was eventually sold and has been home to a pharmacy & soda fountain and Lan's Camera prior to Scott Gayer purchasing the building in the mid-1970s and opening Gayer Jewelers. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART ONE OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. February 28, 2007 page 3 CHAMBER FUN FACT: Did you know. The Canton Wok building was constructed in 1890 at 310 E. Second St. to house Chin Restaurant. The brick & mortar building survived the Great Fire of 1891 and has housed numerous restaurants throughout the last century. Dong & Kelly Au opened the Canton Wok in 2003, returning it to a Chinese Restaurant. Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program

150 Years 1872-1886 The Dalles THE DECADES OF HISTORY PART TWO OF THE DALLES CHRONICLE'S TEN-PART SERIES. March 30, 2007 page 3 BURGLARS TAKE JUDGE'S WATCH BOLD BURGLARY - Sometime during Thursday night of last week, some graceless scamps entered the lodging house kept by Mrs. Springer and plundered several of the lodgers. They relieved Judge McArthur of his gold watch, a diamond pin, sundry articles of clothing, and a leather wallet containing some private papers, deeds, insurance policy, etc. >From Mr. Wood they "lifted" six dollars and two safe keys and from Mr. Ives a gold pencil and several articles of jewelry. Mrs. Mears is also said to have lost a gold pen and pen-holder. On the following Saturday several handkerchiefs marked with the judge's name, were found under Grant & Co's old warehouse, the thieves evidently thought it unsafe to have them around. Suspicion points strongly to certain "hoodlums" who if they don't give up their present habits of life will certainly fetch up in the penitentiary. March 7, 1874 Incoming and Outgoing messages protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program