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VOL. VIII.
THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON. WEDNESDAY: JANUARY 12. 1898.
NUMBER II.
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PART I. O
DURRANT IS NO MORE
The "Crime of the Century"
Tardily AYenged.
" THE CRIME FULLY EXPIATED
HI. Last Word Were ttpokco In
nlal of HI. Guilt The Trap
Sprung at 10:37.
San Questin Prison, Jan. 7. Theo
dore Durrani was executed today at
10 :37 in the state penitentiary. ' He as
cended the scaffold calmly, following
Father Lagan, who administered to his
spiritual wants, he having been baptized
in the Catholic faith earlier in the day,
He made a brief speech in quiet tones,
asserting his innocence and forgiving
those who had persecuted him, mention
ing especially the press of San Francisco,
His last works were, "I am innocent."
His death appeared to be painless,
After the drop Dan-ant did not struggle,
In fifteen minutes he was cnt down. His
neck was broken by the fall.
Durrant died protesting to the last his
innocence ot the uurder of Blanche La
xnont and Minnie Williams. He main'
tained to the very end the same mar
velous coolness and nerve that has char
acterized him throughout his long im
prison men t and many trials, and dem
' onstrated that he was indeed the criminal
of the century. His farewell words were
spoken in a voice subdued, yet clear, by
its calmness and freedom from passion
or emotion, caused many heads to- turn
away and many eyes to fill with tears.
He forgave bis enemies with no trace of
concealed resentment and proclaimed
his innocence with the calmness ot one
asserting an indubitable truth. He was
the least affected of any of the many
people who witnessed his death Bcene,
and even after the fatal drop heqnivered
not nor gave other evidences of having
suffered pain.
When your stomach begins to trouble
you, it needs help. The help it needs,
is to digest your food, and nntil it gets
it, you won't have any peace. Stomach
. trouble is very distressing, very obsti
nate, very dangerous. Many of the
most dangerous of diseases begin with
simple indigestion. The reason is that
indigestion (not digestion, not nourish
ment) weakens the system and allows
disease germs to attack it. This anti
dote is Shaker - Digestive Cordial,
strengthening, nourishing, curative'. It
cures indigestion and renews strength
and health. It does this by strengthen
ing the stomach, by helping it to digest
your food. It nourishes yon. Shaker
Digestive Cordeal is made of pure herbs,
plants and wine, is perfectly harmless
and will certainly cure all genuine stom
ach trouble. Sold by druggists, price
10 cents to $1.00 per bottle.
REPLY TO THE SENATE.
Debate on the Civil SerTlce Liw was
Resumed.
Washington, Jan. 7. At the opening
of the senate today, the attorney-general's
reply to the resolution calling upon
members of the cabinet to inform the
senate what, if any, changes should be
made in the administration, of the civil
service law, was -read. The- attorney
, general recommended that attorneys
'" employed by the department of ' justice
and deputy United States marshals
ought to be excepted from the operation
of the law.
' Cockrell said that these recommenda
tions ought to be made to the president
of the United States, as he has full power
to act regarding them. Cockrell gave
notice that he would move to refer all
. replies of cabinet officers to the senate
resolution to the president himself. .
Hoar of Massachusetts said the trouble
- with all these communications arises
from the ill-advised action of the senate
itself.
. Allen of Nebraska introduced a free-
coinage resolution and made a speech on
the subject, '
Teller of Colorado made a free-silver
speech on a report going around to the
effect that friends of the silyer men
were trying to bring about a rupture be
tween the president and the secretary
of tbe treasury. Teller declared the' Re
publican party today was for the gold
standard and there was : no difference
between the president and Gage on the
subject.
In the Home.. ' V
Washington, Jan. 7. Before the de-
- bate on the civil . service law , was re
sumed today, an ineffectual attempt was
made to agree on a time for termination
of the debate. Gillett, Republican of
Massachusetts, then took the floor in
t-uppurt of the law. '
Ferris, Republican, of Indiana, fol
lowed and spoke against the civil serv
ice law.
Cummings, Democrat, of New York,
made a vigorous speech in favor of keep
ing out of the civil service system, which
he declared was doomed. He made a
speech in defense of Tammany Hill.
Kobbed the Urave. -
A startling incident of which Mr. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject
is narrated by him as follows : I was in
a moat dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sidi-p, uo appetite gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying 'Electric Bitters,' and to
my great joy And surprise, the first bot
tle made a decided improvement I con
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. I know they saved
my liie and robbed the grave of another
victim." No one should fail to try them.
Only 50 cents per bottle at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store.
Fostoffiees Continue.
Washington, Jan. 7. The postoffice
department has found it necessary to is
sue a notice that the recent consolidation
of the towns comprising Greater New
York did not change the postal arrange
ments as effecting the several locali
ties. Thi9 notice was found necessary
because of the many mistakes made by
persons addressing mail matter to the
varlouB parts ot the metropolis and dee-
noting the city location simply as
"Greater New York."
The Discovery of the Day.
Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Sbreveport, La., says: "Dr. King's
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best seller
I have." J. F. Campbell,' merchant of
Saffords, Ariz., writes : "Dr. King's
New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it: it never fails, and is a sure cure for
Consumption, Colds and Coughs.
cannot say enough' for its merits." Dr,
King's New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs And. Colds is no experiment. It
has been tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. It never
disappoints. Free trial bottles at Blake'
ley & Houghton's drug store. 6
Rich Platinum Find.
Fobt Wobth, Tex., Jan. 7 A rich de-
posit of platinum has been discovered
by miners from California. They re
cently purchased 300 acres of land in
Jack county, near Jacksboro, and after
sinking a 110-foot shaft, found numerous
specimens of platinum at a depth of 50
feet.
How'. This! "
We offer one hundred dollar reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co. Props., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by tbeir
firm. ' sv
West t Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, O., Walding, Kinnan or Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Pricet
75c. per' bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free. . 1-5-9
Jealousy the Motive
Fobt Scott, Kas., Jan. T. rValter
Catt, about midnight last night, shot his
young wife, Alice, and then sent a bul
let through bis own brain. Mrs. Catt
will probably recover. His wound is
fatal.'
A Woman Murderer Hanged.
Greenfield, Mass., Jan. 7. John
O'Neil, Jr., was hanged in the Franklin
county jail today for the murder of Mrs.
Hattie . McLoud, in Buckland, Jan
uary 8th, last year. O'Neil protested
his innocence to the last.
Shlrt-irpners on a Strike.
Nkw York, Jan. 7. One thousand
sbirt-lroners are on a strike here for the
abolition of piece work and the estab
lishment of a 58-hour week with a wage
scale of from $10 to $12.
' Explosion at a Fire. .
Glasgow, Jan. 7. During a fire today
at the Patrick chemical works there was
an explosion which killed four firemen
and injured a number of other people.
The.damage is estimated at $250,000. -
Buckien's Armci salve.
The best salve in the world for cute,
bruisee, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevet
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruption, and posi
tively ctues piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale Dy Blakeley and
Houghton, druggists.
THE JILE ; CAMPAIGN
Determined on the Capture
of Khartoum.
GREATSDPPLIES BEING FORWARDED
Ex-KIoc Milan'. Appointment London
Society Happening-. Politic. In
Sweden.
London, Jan.8. Tbeofficial statement
that the military tactics in 'Egypt are
Durelv defensive are not credited. The
greatest activity . is manifested in all
quarters. Immense quantities of am
munition and food are ,being forwarded
to the front, and it is whispered in mil
itary circles that this means that the
ministers desire to meet parliament
with Khartoum in their hands, so that
the triumphs in Africa may offset the
blunders in India. Even with the live
liest efforts, however, the time inter
vening will hardly suffice - for a coup in
the Soudan. The Anglo-Egyptian force
consists of 18,000 Egyptians, 30 battal
ions of British troops, and the Nile gun
boats, all - commanded ' by Sir
Herbert Kitchener. The latter refusee
to allow the war correspondent to go be
yond the end of the railway.
A letter has been received from a
British officer serving in the Soudan,
who says that since July the dervishes
have killed over 2,000 of the Laalin
tribe, and he adds that the women and
children who are homeless and starving
number 5,000 souls.
The Statist expresses the opinion that
the fact that a resolution has been
introduced in congress to pay the in
terest on the United States debt either
in gold or silver indicates that there is
.little chance of any reform of the cur
rency by the present congress, "in spite
of Secretary Gage's, confidence" and re
grets that, under the circumstances, it
is obliged to continue cautioning Brit
ish citizens against investing in. Ameri
ca until the currency question it set
tled. The Statist further says : "
"Under ordinary circumstances we
would like much of oar savings invested
in the United States, where a majority
of the citizens are of our kin, and whom
we desire to see prosperous.
The Statist admits that the present
prosperity of the United States would
warrant large investments "but for the
silver nightmare, which is ever threat
ening," concluding:
''The present prices, are so tempting
that it is much to be regretted that there
is no definite prospect that congress will
take effective steps to allay these fears."
The Parnelhtes will introduce their
customary amnestv amendment to the
queen's speech at the opening of parlia
ment.
The Gazette of Wednesday notifies the
public of the neutralization of Professor
Herbert Herkomer, R. A., and Alma
Tadema, R. A. Incidentally it says
that Herkomer's nationality is un
known. The case of Mrs! Florence ' Maybrick
will probably be reopened shortly in an
other form.
Important evidence in favor of Mrs.
Edith Carew has been discovered, and
an influentially signed petition to the
queen asking for her retrial in England
is being prepared.
THE LIBOR WORLD.
Work for Ten Thousand.
Baltimore, Jan. 8. All the window-
glass factories in the country under the
control of the American Window Glass
Company, will be put in operation today.
This will give employment to 10,000
men. - .
Alexandria, Ind., Jan. 8. Window-
glass factories employing 12,000 men
commenced work this, morning. A big
jolification was held and the men danced
nntil time to go to work. - - A scarcity of
houses is keeping the families of a num
ber of men away, and 250 houses are
needed.
Tobacco Warehouse Burned.
St. Lours, Jan. 8. Fire tonicht in
Christian Pepper's six-story brick to
bacco warehouse, at Twelfth and Mar
ket streete, caused a loss estimated at
$400,000. The building contained over
5000 hogsheads of tobacco, of , which
1500 hogsheads belonged to Christian
Pepper, and about 3500. hogsheads were
stored by other merchants. The build
ing and all its contents were destroyed.
ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshinor to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAM FRANCISCO, CAL
iOUtsviUE.tr. hew rosK. K.r.
Mr. Pepper's loss on tobacco is $100,000,
covered by insurance ot 80 per cent.
Will Ask For an Advance.
'Columbus, Jan. 8. The Ohio miner's
convention today decided to ask for an
advance of three cents per ton when the
contract for next year is mad?.
Reinforcing- the French Fleet.
Toulon, Jan. 8. The French second
class cruieer Pascal sailed from here to
day to reinforce the French fleet in Chi
nese waters.
Mr. Elisha Berry, of this place says be
never had anything do ' him so much
good and give such quick relief from
rheumatism as Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. He was bothered greatly with
shooting pains from hip to knee until he
used this liniment, which affords prompt
relief. B. b. Baker, druggist, bt. fans,
Ohio. For sale by Blakeley & Hough
ton.
Knitters on a Strike.
Tilton, N. H., Jan. 6. The knitters
at Tiltdn's hosieiy factory are on a strike
against a reduction of 12 per cent in
wages. -
Resented by the Chinese.
Peking, Jan. 8. The Chinese univer
sally resent the government concession
to Germany.
When yon can not sleep for cor.ghing
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It
always gives prompt relief. It is most
excellent for colds, too, as it aids ex
pectoration, relieves the lungs and pre-
uents any tendency toward pneumonia.
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
Cash In lour Checks. -AH
county warrants registered prior
to Nov. 1. 1893, will be paid at my
office. Interest ceases after Jan. 10th,
1898. C. L. Phillips,
Countv Treapnrer.
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(Children I
Who would" prescribe only
tonics and bitters for a weak,
puny child ? Its muscles and m
nerves are so thoroughly ex-
hausted that they cannot be j
'whipped into activity. The
child needs food j a blood-
making:, nerve-strengthening" m
and muscle-building food g
Scott's Emulsion I
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of Cod-Liver Oil Is all of this, S
$ and you still have a tonic in z
the hypophosphites of lime
and soda to act with the food,
T7- .1 11 f j. t. :1J 5K
m ror win ana aaiaw uiuureu w
m there is no remedy superior o
$ to it in the world. It means
$ growth, strength, plumpness $
$ and comfort to them. Be sure
you get SCOTT'S Emulsion, g
j 50c and $1.00, all druggist. . JJj
SCOTT fit BOWNE, Chemists, New York. :
ANNEXATION REVIEW
Problems With Which the
Senate is Wrestling.
THE HAWAIIAN TREATY TAKEN UP
Discussion Being; Carried on in Execu
tive Session Civil Service De
bate in the Bouse.
Washington, J an. 10. Bishop Merrill,
of Chicago, delivered the invocation at
the opening of the senate today. A bill
was reported favorably preventing rail
road companies from charging more
than 3 cents a mile for passengers
through the Indian Territory. A reso
lution looking to the Alteration of water
used in the City of Washington caused
Senator Bale to say that in no part of
the United States was there a city whose
citizens are so imposed upon and abused
as to water supply as the citizens of
Washington.
At 12:50 p. m., on motion of Davis, of
Minnesota, chairman of the committee
on foreign relations, the senate went
into executive session to consider the
Hawaiian treaty.
Immediately after the treaty was
called up Pettigrew offered a motion for
conducting the debate in open senate,
which was antagonized by Chairman
Davis, of the foreign relations commit
tee, and others, the principal portion ot
the debate for the first two hours of the
session being on this motion.
Washington, Jan. 10. The senate de
clined to debate the Hawaiian propo
sition in open senate
In the Bouse.
Washington, Jan. 10. The attend
ance in the house was light today, but
the galleries were well filled. The civil
service debate was resumed, and Cooney,
Democrat,of Missouri.took the floor. He
opposed the whole civil service reform
idea, which, he denounced as a cheat
and a narrow swindle, A civil pension
list and office holding class, he argued,
were logical and inevitable, if it was to
be maintained.
Dorr, Republican, of West Virginia,
followed with, a set speech in opposition
to the law.
Cox, Democrat of Tennessee, Baid he
was so utterly opposed to the civil serv
ice reform that he would vote to strike
out the appropriation for the commis
sion and for the repeal of the law.
Little, Democrat.of Arkansas, antago
nized the principle, theory and practice
of the law.
JJO ELECTION EXPECTED.
The Senate Will Stand 19 to 17 Against
, the Senator.
Columbus, Jan. 10. The legislature
convened this morning. The inaugura
tion of Governor Bushnell took place at
noon. A Hanna mass convention was
billed for this afternoon and final con
ference on the 8enatorship at night.
Although balloting begins in both
branches of the legislature tomorrow, it
is practically settled in advance that
there will be no election at that time.
The senate will Btand 19 to 17 against
Hanna, and the house will likely give
him a majority of one or more votes.
There is no election .unless both houees
are carried by some one candidate.
The vote on Tuesday cannot'be at all
decisive, so far as Hanna is concerned,
as it is conceded by his workers that the
senate will stand 19 to 17 against him.
His majority must come from the bouse.
The opposition still claims the house by
at least 55 to 54, which would make the
general assembly stand 74 to 71 on joint
ballot against Hanna.
The inauguration of Governor Bush
nell and other events in connection w ith
it caused no cessation of conferences and
bustling in the senatorial contest. The
reassembling of the legislature brought
the members back and the contest was
Waged more persistently and bitterly to
day than ever. .- "
In the bouse the resolution was offered
to amend the state constitution so that
United States senators shall be elected
by direct vote of the people. The boose
adjourned till 10 a. m. tomorrow.
In the senate the 50-year franchise
bill was diBcusaed and an attempt made
to pass it under a suspension of the
rules, but It was referred to the special
council and made a special order for to
morrow, just before - the balloting for
senator begins. The senate took a ra
cess untill 1 p. . m., ' when Lieutenant
Governor Jones and other state officers
will be sworn in.
There has been much talk today about
bribery. Hon. E. G. Rathbone, one of
Royal makes the food pure,
wholesome and delicious.
F0VDER
Absolutely Pure
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Hanna's managers, elcims to have the
stenographic notes of his secretary, who
was concealed and is alleged to have
heard the opposition make an offer of '
$5,000 to one member. -
Today the opposition say they have
a man who will, when his name is called
on ballott tomorrow, announce that $10,
000 was offered him.
It is further stated that one of the '
bolting Republicans will produce money
in the session, and, with it piled on his
desk, make a sensational speech on the
manner in which he was approached.
The money, which, it is claimed, was
taken as part of a preconcerted trap
plan, will be sent back.
MtKOM.H MENTION.
Saturday's Daily.
P.J. Welsh of Antelope is in the
city.
W . H. Patterson is in from his farm
near Dufur. .
E. C. Montgomery ol Prineville is In
the city on business.
Miss Susan Ward of Kingsley is in
the city visiting friends.
Hon. A. S. Bennett left for Portland
this morning on business, and will re
turn tonight.
H. E. Driver, one of Wamic's enter
prising farmers, is in the city attending
to business matters.
' D. C. Herria returned last evening
from Antelope where he has been on
business connected with the A. O. U.W.
Monday'sDallv.
Ben Snipes left for Seattle yesterday.
Captain Blowers of Hood River is in
the city.
Emil Schanno left for Portland on
business today.
Frank French left for Portland on the
9:30 train today.
.Justice Brigham was in the city yes
terday from Dnfur.
J. W. Armsworthy, of the Wasco
News, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. L. Clarke left for Moro yesterday
to spend a few weeks visiting relatives.
Samuel Farrell, of the firm of Ever
ding & Farrell of Portland, is in the
city. ,
V. C. Brock of Wasco, who has been
in the city on business, returned home
last night.
"Pap" Stroud, an old-time conductor
on the Oregon & California Railroad, is
in the city today.
Mrs. J. B. Haverly and daughter of
Dufur returned Saturday from a visit of
a few weeks in California.
Charles Butler of Port Townsend was
in the citv vesterday. He is in Eastern
Oregon for the purpose of purchasing
cattle and sheep to ship to the Sound.
Tuesday's Daily.
A. C. Geiger went to Portlenl on the
9 :30 train today.
Rev. A. Bronsgeest - went to the Cas
cade Locks today.
Miss Lissie Cox of Kingaley was in
the city yesterday.
D. H. Stegman and wife of Center
ville are in the city today.
Captain J. L. Cowan, Indian agent at
Warm Springs reservation, is in the
city.
Hugh Jackson and wife are in this
city, on their way to Goldendale to visit
friends.
M. A. Moore of Prineville came up
from Portland yesterday and left for his
home this morning.
Mr. E. M. Williams returned from
Portland last night, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Pearl Williams, who will
visit in this city.
F. S. Campbell and wife of Albany
came up on the boat last night, and left
today to visit Mrs. Campbell's father,
Mr. Jas. Cox, of Kingsley. 1
Mr. N. M. Dean of Boise City, Idaho,
has accepted a position as clerk in Mays
& Crowe's store in this city, and com
menced work yesterday. Mr. Dean un
derstands the hardware business thor- ;
ougbly, and will be quite an acquisition
to the corps of clerks. .
. BORN. -
' In this city. January 10, 1898, to Mr.'
and Mrs. D. F. Creighton, a son. .
HOBS.
In this city on January 7, 1898, to the
wife of Dan Baker, a son.
Everybody reads The Chbonicle. 1