THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. 1898.'
The Weekly Gbroniele.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
County Judge. Kobt Mays
Sneriir. T. J. Driver
Clerk A. M. Kelmy
Treasurer '. C. L. Phillips
. . IA.O. mowers
Commissioners !D. h. Kimsey
Assessor W. H. Whipple
Surveyor J. B. Uoit
Superintendent of Public Schools. . .C. L. Gilbert
Cjroner W. H. Butts
STATIC OFFICIALS.
jvernor W. P. LoJ
Secretary of State H R Kincaid
Treasurer Phillip Metscbsn
Bupt.of Public Instruction u. at. lrwio
Atbmipvpnpnil C. M. Idleman
. (G. W. JIcBride
Senators - Ijh. MitAell
( B Hermann
Congressmen jw r. Ems
State Printer W. H. Leeds
Weekly ClobblDK Rates.
Chronicle and Oregonian .$2 25
Chronicle and Examine!" 2 25
Chronicle and Inter Ocean 1.85
Chronicle and Tribune 1 75
Chronicle and N. Y. World 2 00
AN
OPPORTUNITY TO
HARMONY.
PROMOTE
It is fortunate for the Rer ublican
party that the meeting of Republican
clubs takes place next moDth. There
is a. widespread hope throughout the
state that something may be done at
this meeting looking towards har
mony in party action. The conven
tion will consist of over 1200 dele
gates, most of whom were chosen
from the rank and file, and represent
the people more than the politicians.
Many, if not the greater portion, of
the delegates were elected and ac
cepted election for the sole purpose
of aiding in the restoration of party
peace, now so baly broken in Mult
nomah county, and it ill be strange
if much good does not result from
their deliberation.
It is as well to look matters square
ly in the face, and nothing is surer
than that unless the discordant ele
ments of Hie Republican party in
Portland are coalesced, Republican
success in the June election is seri
ously endangered. It is idle to dis
cuss where the blame lies for this
unfortunate condition ; the fact of it
toeing present is bad enough. The
only course which remains open is to
.-see how best the breach can be
healed.
The convention which meets in
Portland on February 1st probably
"represents the Republican party more
fairly than will the regular state con
rention, which will be in session
3aler. The delegates to the former
meeting are a much larger number,
cand were not chosen by the methods
so peculiar to politicians, as are the
rciresentatives which nominate men
for lucrative offices.
Whatever action the Republican
Club convention will take in this
matter will probably be a wise one ;
- but The Chronicle wishes to add
that nothing can be done looking
to words a settlement unless Multno
mah county be entirely left out of
the deliberations.
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Thi rush to Klondike is making a
large demand for woolen blankets,
There should be a woolen mill at The
Dalles to contribute a part of the
supply. There is every argument in
favor of establishing such an indus
try here, and none against it. The
Dalles needs manufacturing enter
prises of some kind and must have
them if our commercial prestige is
to be increased or maintained.
That was a "retort clever" which
Dmgle'y mane to the Democrats in
the house when he said that those
who were still "chattering" about the
lack of revenue under the new tariff
law had better be prompt about it,
."For," he said "your opportunity to
chatter will soon be over. Yester
day our receipts from customs were
850,000. The receipts themselves
will soon silence these critics."
The population of Great Britain
and Ireland is about 40,000,000
that of the United States about 70,
000,000. Duriog the year 1897, ac
cording to Whittaker's London Al
manac, there died in Great Britain
one person who left an estate valued
in excess of 12,000,000; one leav
ing property worth very nearly $9,
000,000; two leaving about $5,000,
000. each; five leaving properties
that ranged between $2,500,000 and
43,000,000; six bequeathing estates
worth $2,000,000 to $2,500,000, and
twenty-nine leaving properties val
ued at between $1,000,000 and $2,
000,000. Though the population of
the United States is nearly double
that of . Great Britain the probate
courts of this country disclose no
such massing of large properties in
single hands. It is to be noticed
also that not more than four of the
wills recorded in Whitaker's list are
those of peers or members of the
landed aristocracy ; they are the tes
taments of merchants, manufacturers
and brokers.
MORE IMPORTANT TESTIMONY
The best editorials a Republican
newspaper can publish are unbiased
reports of the revival iu business
affairs. The country is progressing
most satisfactorily in regaining pros
perity, and everyone but those blind
ed by prejudice are seeing the facts
and are willing to admit them. The
weekly reports from Dun and Brad
streets only confirm what each local
ity has already experienced. Brad-
streets, for the week ending Satur
day, saj's :
"A large measure of activity in
business and industrial lines, with, in
some instances, previous records sur
passed, and very general steadiness
in prices for staples, is perhaps the
mo.t notable feature of the trade
during she past week. Quotations
of cereals show the most aggressive
strength, while those of some makes
of pig iron betray rather a mere de
cided weakness than they did a week
ago. Mild weather is 'frequently
mentioned as an influence tending to
check retail distributions in spring
goods, because of the effect on coun-
try dealers. Spring trade opens
j,t.. it,;. : r l. - l. i
slowly at this time of the year, but
confidence is still unimpaired.
as already intimated, the lm
mense current production of pig iron
amounting to fully .1,000.000 tons
per month, has begun to increase an
influence upon the price of that
staple, but decreases reported are
still only fractional. The outlook
in the steel rail trade is reported as
a flattering one. Large orders for
railroad account already booked have
been increased within the week, an
examp'e of this being furnished by
sales of 15,000 tons reported from
Chicago at full prices.
"Higher prices for wool abroad
based partly on short-yield reports.
are reflected in the firmness of do
mestic quotations, although the de
mand, while comparing . well with
most preceding years, is smaller than
it was at tbis time in 1897, when the
tariff changes were being anticipated,
The industrial situation, with the
single exception of the cotton indus
try, is one of exceptional strength.
DURRANTS CONDITION.
From a psychical standpoint the
mental condition of Durrant has at
tracted much attention in medical
circles. Among the physicians who
attended the execution was Dr. Carl
Rcnz of Oakland. He went to studv
the condemned man psychologically.
and came to the conclusion that he
was abnormal and not entitely re
sponsible for bis deeds. The doctor
is quoted as saying.
Durrant himself was the quietest
man of all who were present. Every
body was impressed by this fact, and
not once did he. falter or tremble,
Tbis very quietness of manner is to
my mind one of the strongest proofs
that he was abnormal. He spoke in
the most nonchalant manner, just like
a man in an auer-d inner speech,
His face was less pale than the faces
of many of the spectators, and dur
ing the remarks his features and eyes
brightened and his whole appearance
was animated. Tn ere is . no doubt
about his being abnormal and a de
generate. This opinion is certain
and sure, and consequently Durrant,
could not be held entirely responsi-r
ble for his misdeeds.
If the conclusions of the medical
experts are correct, then no one need
regret that Durrant met the death he
did. The world has no room with-
in its confines for such a fiend as the
perpetrator of the Emmanuel church
murders. Whether the mental condi
tion of the man who committed them
is such as to preclude responsibility
makes little or no difference.
The conclusion of Durrant being
a degenerate of the worst type seems
a resonable one, as none but such a
being could have done the deeds and
then retained such remarkable com
posure. It is about the only solution
the question offers.
It would be a strange incident in
history if Japan, which a few years
ago was classed among the insignfi-
cant governments of , the world,
sho uld. now that she ' has risen to a
recognized .position, bring on a gen
eral War over the partition of China,
Yet such a result is not among the
impossible. The division of China
is the absorbing question fcr the Eu
ropean powers. Each wants as large
a share as possible, but all fear a gen
eral war. ' It is the conceit and am
bition of japan that causes concern,
and when once the die is cast, all the
great European governments will be
drawn into the conflict.
NOW IS THE TIME.
There has never been a "more fa
vorable time for the reformation of
pension abuses tLan now. We have
at the head of the bureau a coromis
sioucr who is determined to do all
be can to make the roll an bonoiable
one. There is in the present con
gress a disposition, largely born of
the necessity of economy, to limit
pension expenditures and reform
abuses. We 'have on the part of the
general public a strong desire that
such changes be made in administra
tion as shall prevent the payment of
public money, to persons who have
no right to it. Everybody is satis
fied that there are numerous cases of
such frauds. It is clear that men
who are able to do active work on
the police force of a great city have
no -right to be drawing invalid pen
sions; that a man who is competent
to take charge of a long distance tel
ephone ought not to be drawing pen-
sion money for deafness
' .
A general co-operation can secure
the purging of the list. Especially
valuable would be the help, of the
Grand Army of the Republic in this
direction. Tbey owe it to them
selves to assist in exposing hose who
are fraudulently drawing money which
belongs to the veterans. It is an
nounced by the New York Tribune
that J. P. S. Goblin, commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army, has been
m Washington with tbis end in view,
It would be a very helpful thing if
the suggestion of the commissioner
of pensjons that the government
should look after the. interests
those entitled to pensions itself, and
do away with the necessity for' pen
sion attorneys, were carried 'out.
This would at once be a protection
to the government and to the pen
sioner. If there were no pension at
torneys there would doubtless be less
occasion for the adoption of private
pension bills by congress.
It is a striking coincidence that the
semi centennial celebration of the
discovery of gold in California
should take place while theeyes of
the world are fascinated by a like
discovery in Alaska, which promises
to equal, if not exceed, the famous
find of 1849. San Francisco is ar
rayed in holiday attire, while a mul
titude of citizens from all parts of
the state are paying homage to the
pioneers who wrung from the earth
her golden treasure. In the mean
time thousands of poor fellows are
camped along the icy' streams of
Alaska animated by the same hopes
as were the gold-seekers of Cahfor
ma. lhe same story or success and
failure, of discouragement and ecs
tasy will be told, but the tale cannot
be so pleasant in the present instance
as it was in the former. The dark.
frozen canyons of the Klondike com
pare unpleasantly with the sunny
California fields, and the mournful
pines of the northern latitude are
far different from the bright flowers
and luxurious verdure of the south
ern clime. But the sought-for goal
in each instance is 'the same, and we
trust the celebration now in progress
is a fitting prelude for a greater ob
servance yet to follow of the disco v
ery of gold upon the Klondike.'
The Oregonian, by its fight on
John H. Mitchell, will probably elect
him. At least this will be the case
if history repeats itself. The tactics
used by the Portland paper are man
ifestly so unfair that their effect is to
cause a sentiment in favor of the
person who is the object of the at
tack. Mitchell has served Oregon
ably in the senate, probably with
greater success than any other rep
resentative we have had, and what
ever has been-. bis course in the past
he may be counted npon now to vote
for and uphold the side of sound
money. Many men have changed
their views upon the currency ques
tion, and for the Oregonian to try
and read out of the party all those
who at times in the past may have
leaned toward silver, but are now
for the gold standard, can result in
nothing but harm to the state and
party, ' . -
Now that Mr. McKenna has been
appointed and confirmed a justice of
the supreme court, the nation Lopes
that be will acquit himself in such a
way as to show his opponents were
mistaken in their estimates of his
abilities. In the learning, patriot
ism and honesty of the United States
supreme court, lies, in a large meas
ure, the safety of the commouweatb.
Were Governor Lord to act upon
his judgment, and to consider only
the needs of the people, we do not
believe he would hesitate in calling
an extra session.. If, however, be
need consult and be guided by Joe
Simon, the matter will depend upon
how it suits the Portland machine.
The reed of convening the legisla-r
ture in special session is becoming
every day more apparent.
The French love of the sensational
is evidenced again by the scenes in
the chamber of deputies over the
Dieyfus matter. Statesmen and pol
iticians pummelled each other like
boys- upon a foot-ball field, and
challenges few as fast as flies in
summer time. It is stated one hun
dred and twenty-five neckties were
picked up on the floor after the strug
gle was over. The French need
some way to give vent to the exu
berance of their feelings, andif they
can't have war with Germany over
Alsace and Loraine, they pick a fight
among themse'ves. However, as the
stock - of neckties remains sufficient,
no damage can be reported done to
the nation.
NEWS NOTES.
Saturday's Dally. ,
Eppiug, who was found guilty of at
tempting to rob the registry department
of the Portland poetoffice, was fined $1
000 and one day in jail.
The fight which was to have come off
in Portland last night was stopped by
the police, in the second round. Case
had the beat of it throughout.
The war department ia ready to make
contracts for the transportation of 500
reindeer and 150 Laplanders from New
York to Seattle. It is claimed that Dr,
vv eldon Jackson has procured both the
reindeer and Laplanders for Alaska,
The new Democratic congressional
committee last night elected as chair
man Senator White, of California. The
election of secretary, which bad been
expected, was postponed to await action
by an organization of seven, which will
be appointed by -the new chairman.
A horrible accident occurred in Eai
Portland yesterday. ' It was caused by
the explosion of escaping gas while an
excavation was being made for a new
cess pool. At present one man is dead
and another dying from the effects of
the explosion, while two more bad a
narrow escape.
The opening session of the national
conference on- practical reform of pri
mary elections was called to order at
New York yesterday in the rooms of the
New York board of trade and transpor
tation, by John . Milholland, chairman
of the temporary organization. The con
ference widlast two davs.
Secretary Bliss has dismissed the ap
peal of the Portland water committee in
the caee against John H Bonyard, in
volving a quarter section of land in the
Bnll Ban watershed. The secretary says
that, a patent having been issued to
Bunyard, he has no anthority to set it
aside, and has no jurisdiction, even if
the patent was wrongfully obtained, as
alleged.
Monday's Dally.
Ex-Detectibe Cbas. Halsayple passed
away Saturday night, at his home in
Portland.
The Steamer Oregon sailed for Alaska
last night, with 409 passengers and 1250
tons of freight.
Advices received yesterday state that
the government has taken charge of the
eapplies at Fort Ynkon.
Saturday a fierce riot occurred in the
French chamber at Paris. It was with
difficulty that 4,000 police held the mob
in check.
Tbis morning's bulletins state that
two serious accidents occurred in the
mines near Grant's Pass.-. One man was
killed and another seriously injured.
- Tuesday's Daily.
Anti-Jewish riots were renewed in Al
giers yesterday. The mob invaded the
Jewish quarter and pillaged the shops
in the Bue de Babaznm, driving the
Jewish merchants out into the streets.
A'eqaadron of chasseurs was ordered to
the scene and charged at the mob with
drawn swords, but the mob reformed
fnrther on, cheering for the army. Re
volvers and daggers were freely used.
One man who was stabbed in the back
Prcf. R. S. Bowman, Instructor ef Natural Science to
Hartsviilo Gollege, Cured of a Severe Illness by
Dr. WilHaras9 Pink Pills for Pala
after Physicians Failed.
From the Republican, Columbut, Ind. .
Prof. . S. Bowman, the able instructor
or natural science in ttie loinous iiartsville,
(Ind.,) College, is well and favorably known,
not only as an educator, but also as a min
ister of the gospel, as for a number of years
he was pastor of the United Brethren church
at Charlotte, Mich., before coming to Harts
ville. PROF. B. 6. BOWMAN.
Some time ueo he had a severe illness
wniah was eursd almost miraculously. A
reporter hearini of this, interviewed him re
garding hip experience. Prof. Bowman was
in the midst of his work when the reporter
called, but he cheerfully gave him a hear
ing. "A year ago last fall," said the professor,
I broke down with nervous exhaustion.
and was unable to properly attend to my
duties. I tried different physicians but with
no relief, and also used many different pro
f Special peatur y
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DpartTei?t.
We have better facilities for i
- doing- artistic work in this line
than any office in Eastern Ore
T gon, and this branch of our busi
ness- is in the hands of expert
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and shot in the head, died, and many
were seriously wounded.
Yesterdaytbe U. 8. battleehip Maine
was ordered to Havana.
Many daring robberies are being per.
petrated in Portland at present.
John H. Long, a widely-known and
prominent citizen of Lewie county,
Washington, died yesterday.
A six-story lodging house burned last
evening at Spokane, i nree persons are
known to have lost their lives, and iu
all probability several more perished.
President and Mrs. Sanford B. Dole,
of Hawaii, arrived in Chicago yesterday
morning. A distinguished party greet
ed the president of the island repnblic
on hia arrival. While the arrangements
are not entirely completed, it is probable
that President Dole till leave this morn
ing for Washington. 'The Baltimore &
Ohio railway baa tendered him the use
of one of the fineBt private coaches in
the eervice.
King Cole brand Baltimore oysters,
the best on the market; Medium,
Standard and Extra Select. Try them.
AtVarneyA Co.'s. 11-tf
TILLETT & GALLIGAN,
WM. TILLETT.
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Sole Proprletots of the CELEBRATED
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lood River - Nursery,
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First-class Nursery Stock a Specialty
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. I then suc
cumbed to a siege of the grip in the middle
of winter, and was left in a much worse con
dition. My kidneys were fearfully dis
ordered, and my digestion became very poor.
I was indeed in a bad condition.
" A minister in conference learning of my
condition advised me to try Dr. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People. I had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance '
that I was finally persuaded to try it, as it
seemed that nothing could do me aay good.
However, I procured three boxes of pills and
took them strictly according to directions.
By the time the last dose was taken I was
almost cured, and in better health than I
had been for years. I continued using the
pills awhile longer and was entirely cured.
I can cheerfully recommend Dr. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People."
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful
story which was further endorsed by the fol
lowing affidavit.
Haktsville, Ind., March 16, 1S97.
I affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
E. S. Bowmah.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
16th day of March, 1887.
Lyman j. SeUDDBB, Notary Public
State o Indiana, at.
Dr. Williams' Pink Pills fcr Pal. TW1
contain all the elements neefKjasy to Are nW
uie ana nenness to toe Diooq ana n
restore scat
tered nerve. They are sold in boxes (never
in loose form, by the dszenTfr hundred) at 50
ppTitu a hnv nr tr Iiatm frr wo mfi' awl maw k&
cents a box, or
had of all drug
sts or dinofly by mail from
Dr. Williams1
dtedicine Company, Schenee
tady.N.Y.
THE OLD-TIME SAND MAN.
A Flffnre and a Business That Have
Wholly Disappeared.
"Here's your white sand, black sand:
White sand,
White sand and black sand, ,
Now, here's your -white sand.
Black sand m-a-n!"
Such were the words sung by the
melodious voices of a few robust col
ored men through the streets of Wash
ington, says the Star, half a century
ago; but the sand man and his business
have entirely disappeared, for nolong-er
the market exists for the material. The
white sand was then used for scrubbing
purposes and sanding; floors, and the
black sand for use on manuscript to
dry the ink. While large quantities
were used in tfltedepartments, many
stores and offices, as well as families,
were the consumers, and in some fami
lies sand boxes are handed down to the
grandchildren to remind them of the
days of the old quill pen. Thesemen,
with horse and cart, would early in the
mornang' appear with a few bushels of
white sand, and possibly a peck of the
black material, and for a faw hours
they would cry it through the streets,
selling by the peck, quart and pint a
levy (12 cents) per quart for : the
white and often 25 cents per pint for
the black. Now scrubbing soap has al
most entirely superseded the white ma
teral, and blotting- paper has driven
the black sand out of the market.
A Trapping; Plant.
The baited trap is an imitation of the
dionea or Venus fly trap. This singular
specimen of the plant world presents
to unsuspicious insects a drop of honey
like jelly, and when the fiotim descends
to sip he rinds himself seized by the
treacherous leaves. of the insectivorous
plant which surround and strangle
him on the spot. L
Out-of-town dealers in cigars are in
vited to call and examine the choice
line sold by S. F. Fonts. ' 20
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