THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, SATURDAY. MARCH 5, 1898.
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THE TIME TO ACT.
In accordance with the opinions of
everyone who has watched the mat
ter, the refusal of the senate to rec
ognize the claims of Mr. Corbett
comes with no surprise. However
confident may have been that gentle
men's backers when his appointment
wat fiist made by the governor, that
Mr. Corbett would be seated, their
hopes grew rapidly less as soon as
the subject was brought to the atteu
tion of the senators.
This action of the senate will he
satisfactory to the great majority of
the people of Oregon, who disap
proved of the actions of the Simon;
Scott- Populist combination, which
held up the legislature at Salem last
winter. Mr. Corbett had few of the
qualifications of a United States sen
ator, and however anxious he might
be ' to please his constituents, bis
physical condition is such that he
could be nothing more than an orna
mental senator.
And an onda Iha C.fraft fiaonn
uuow,
and the Oregonian might as well
admit that it was a game of bluff
from start to finish.
The opportunity is now given
Governor Lord to show his states
manship and devotion to the party
which has honored him repeatedly.
Oregon has a right to be represented
"'by two senators, and it is necessary
-to the welfare and good name of the
nl.(. . l 1 T V i r
owns wan tunc oeumuia ue xvcpuuii
cans. While we do not fear but
ihat Republican principles will tri
umph next June, yet there is eo tell
in? what mav result from this un
t holy combination of Populists, Dem--ocrats
and Free Silver men. Should
(Governor Lord refuse to call an
extra session and the Popo.-Demo.
combine secure the legislature next
June, what excuse can he give to
the people of Oregon ?
Whether or not an extra session
means the election of John H.
Mitchell, we do not know, nor do
we care. There are plenty of men
in the state wno can mi the high
office of senator with honor and
credit to the people, and the legisla
ture should be given an opportunity
to select some such one.
Wc trust the governor will see his
duty plainly in this matter, and not
be guided by the wishes of Simon
and the Oregonian. The sooner an
extra session is called, the better it
will be for the state of Oregon.
EXTERMINATION AS A POLICY.
To all appearance the Spanish pur
pose in Cuba has settled down to
the extinction of the majority of the
inhabitants of the island, without re
gard to sex or age. This measure,
says the Globe-Democrat, was set in
motion by Weyler, and its effects
are visible in all the provinces. The
mortality in Havana last week is
officially reported at 413, in a popu
lation of 200,000. In St. Louis for
the same week the mortality was 188
in a population of over 600,000.
-Havana's death rate is seven times
that of St. Louis, and Havana's con
dition is not so bad as that of Cuba
at large. As soon as the reports of
oar consuls in Cuba, which have
been called for by congress, are laid
before the people, the world will re.
alize the extent and fatal character of
misery among the Cubans. The
perishing of the population is largely
the result of the Weyler concentra
tion order, which will be found to
have been practically a sentence of
death pronounced against the wives,
children and helpless relatives of
the insurgents, and of the neutral
class, if there was any, engaged in
tilling the soil in the interior.
The Idea of destroying a whole
people by expelling them from their
homes and depriving them of the
means of support is not new, though
Spain is the only nation in Europe
that would attempt il in the present
age. uromweii inea 11 to some ex
tent m Ireland, but not .until his,
armies were complete masters of the
island. His edict banished the en
tire native population to Connaught,
the smallest and least fertile of the
four provinces.
Cromwell's plan was to turn over
the. other provinces to English and
Scotch settlers. . It failed, and was
doomed to failure from its nature.
Before many generations passed
Connaught had leavened the lump
anew. If Cromwell had put every
person with Irish blood to the sword,
the result might have been different;
but that monstrous crime would not
have been endured in England. The
children of Cromwell's settlers in
Ireland were Irish in feeling, and
partly in blood by intermarriage, and
their descendants are not now dis
tinguishable from the oldest native
type.
Recent wars between civilized na
tions have been, brief. They were
fought to a speedy conclusion in the
field without savagery. The sacred
claims of the wounded and the sick
were undisputed. Women, children
and the helpless were not disturbed
unless for their, protection. They
were not allowed by an invading
army to starve. Home was the rec
ognized place . for them untes3 too
near a battleground. All these lules
of civilization are discarded by the
Spanish in Cuba. The wounded are
killed. Women and children ore
huddled in concentration enmps, and
the mortality throughout the island
is probably ten times the normal
rate.
When the United States asks how
long this reign of terror is to last,
the only answer from Madrid thus
far has been tbat Spain will not un
dertake to set a date in dealing with
her own revolted colony. It is true
that this country might avoid a war
by agreeing with Spain that what
goes on in uuba is no atrair or ours.
But unless this is the position to be
taken, the Spanish policy of exterm
ination, which is contrary to reason
and history as well as humanity, will
be subject to our effective protest.
The effecting yesterday of a tem
porary organization of wool men for
the state of Oregon is one of the
good results flowing from the pres
ent convention. An industry so im
portant as that of wool raising needs
some association which can be or
mutual benefit to its members. We
trust that as many as possible of the
Oregon wool-growers will be present
at the permanent organization today.
Robert T. Lincoln's attitude in
the Maine affair is not in accord
with popular feeling on the subject
This country believes that if any
treachery be discovered in connec
tion with the explosion of the Maine,
Spain is to be held responsible. The
administration could never justify
any other view, and we think this is
the way that Robert Lincoln's father
would look at it, could he be here.
The sessions of thr Wool-Growers'
Association are proving exceed
ingly interesting, and there can be
no doubt but tbat much practical
benefit will be derived. We are
pleased to see the interest taken in
the proceedings by the citizens of
The Dalles, and this fact is undoubt-
edly gratifying to the delegates and
speakers. .
The Moro Leader, a new paper
published in Moro, Sherman county,
reached this office today. The new
journal is a bright and interesting
one, but just why Moro needs two
newspapers is a little bard to under
stand. GOOD RESULTS ALREADY.
The first annual convention of the
wool-growers of the Northwest has
passed into history as a gratifying
success in every particular. Bright
as were the anticipations, they were
realized in the fullest measure. The
delegates who attended were men of
means and influence in tbeir respect
ive communities,, and gave to the
meeting such a character as few rep
resentative bodies attain. The dis"
cussions and addresses upon matters
pertaining to the wool-growing in
dustry were animated and interest
ing, and t:ie questions asked showed
how deep was the interest taken by
the delegates.
One direct result flowing from this
meeting is the formation of the Ore
gon Wool - Growers' Association
which was organized yesterday in
the Commercial Club. The object
of the organization is to bring to
gether the men interested in wool-
raising irto one compact body, and
through this to discuss the procedure
necessary to advance the interests of
the wool men and to secure such re
medial legislation as may from time
to time be deemed advisable,
It was generally recognized by the
visitors to the convention that East
ern Oregon is one of the best adapt
ed section in the country for wool
raisins, and the outlook was never
brighter than it is at present.
The formation of a stale associa
tion, with the local organizations can
work in harmony, is a distinct ad
vance in furthering the interests of
the wool growers and those who are
direct!' and indirectly interested in
their prosperity. For the next year,
at least, The Dalles will be the head
quarters tor the association, and it
should be our every effort, as citi
zens of this great wool-shipping cen
ter, to further ,the interests of this
association
There can be little doubt now but
f iat the destruction of the Maine
was due to circumstances other than
unintentional. While no official in
formation of this kind has been given
out, yet the reticence of the naval
afficers to discuss the situation seems
to lend some credence to sensational
newspaper reports. The calm man
ner with which the American people
have viewed the situation is greatly
to tbeir credit. There is no undig
nified subservience to Spain; no
cowardly assertions for peace. Pres
ident McKinley and congress have
simply refrained from outspoken
words or actions until the official
examination is ended, and should
the result turn out as we expect it
will, then the nation may await with
confidence the most vigorous action
in demanding reparation; and if war
must needs come, the American peo
ple wi.'l undertake it. confident of
the result and with consciences clear..
When McKinley's attitude is viewed
correctly, especially atrocious seems
Senator .Mason's burly break.
Many kind words were expressed
by the delegates to the wool conven
tion regarding the treatment offered
them by the people of this city, and
these pleasant expressions are heartily
appreciated. Without the Commer
cial Club, however, the . visitors
could not have been entertained eo
successfully as they were. Already
this institution has justified its ex
istence in the eyes ot the people, and
has proven a wide advertisement for
The Dalles.
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon, a
community of eimple, honest, God-fearing
men and women, have prepared the
Shaker Digestive Cordial for many years,
and- it is always the same, simple, hon
est, curative medicine that has helped
to make the Shakers the healthy, long
lived people tbat they are. The Shak
ers never have indigestion. This is
partly owing to tbeir simple mode of
life, partly to the wonderful properties
of Shaker Digestive Cordial Indiges
tion is caused by the stomach glands not
supplying enongh digestive juice.
Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies what's
wanting. Shaker Digestive Cordial in
vigorates the stomach and all its ((lands
so that after awhile they don't need
help. ,A8 evidence of the honesty of
Shaker Digestive Cordial, the formula
is printed on every bottle. ' Sold by
druggists, price 10 cents to $1.00 per bot
tle. -
The Modern Way
Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
formaly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the
system and break np colds, headaches,
and fevers without unpleasant after ef
fects, use the delightful liquid laxative
remedy, Syrnp of Figs. Made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
Tbat la what it was made for. V
THE WORK CONTINUED.
LARGER ATTENDANCE AND AN
INCREASED INTEREST.
Speeches by John Mlnto, and Others--Dellghtfal
Music--Today's Sea-
alona Very Interesting.
Wednesday's Dally.
The second session of the Wool-Growers'
Association convex. el at 8 o'clock
last evening. The program was opened
bv Birgfeld'n orchestra, which rendered
two selections in tbeir usual excellent
manner.
It was intended that B. S. Pagae, of
the United States weather bureau, Port
land, would speak on "Climatic Influ
ence Affecting the Ranges," but it was
impossible for Mr. Pague to be present,
and John Minto of Salem gave a lengthy
discussion upon the grasses, forest re
serves and pasture lands ot our state.
Mr. Minto is an old pioneer who has
engaged extensively in farming and
sheep-raising in both Eastern and West
ern Oregon for manv years, and from
beginning to end bis speech was a rich
fund of information to sheep-raisers.
Mr. Minto condemns the act of the
United States court in attempting to
prosecute sheepmen for running their
flocks on the Cascade reserve, and on
the other hand cautioned sheepmen to
exercise care so as not to start forest
fiea during the summer. Considering
the advanced age of Mr. Minto, be is a
very lucid speaker, and on account of
his varied experience be possesses a
store of practical knowledge on nearly
every subject of interest to sheepmen.
After Mr. Minto's speech the orcbes
tra gave a selection, followed by the Kin
ross quartet, or, as it iB called in Port
land, the Temple Quartet, which sang
so beautifully that they were compelled
to answer an enthusiastic encore. In
deed, so harmonious is their music that
Dalles people, as well as the delegates,
esteem it a great privilege to bear them.
President George C. Blakeley then
introduced A. R. Leckerby of North
Yakima, who gave an interesting dis
cussion of the snbject "Grasses of the
Pacific Northwest." Mr. Leckerby- is
certainly an expert on this subject, as
he has made a life study of the same
and is familiar with about 3000 different
kinds of grass. He made many valua
ble suggestions as to the kinds of grasses
that do best in different parts of this
country, and recommended every farmer
and sheepman to experiment with dif
ferent varieties in his locality. At the
close of his speech he invited anyone to
ask any questions on the Bubject, that
might occur to him, and an intense
ly interesting discussion then fol
lowed. Then all were invited to send in
written questions, which were answered
at this morning's session.
The quartet club again sang, and also
responded to an encore with a pretty
good night song. Tne program closed
with music bv the orchestra.
MORNING SESSION.
Tha morning session opened shortly
after 10 o'clock, and after the bouse was
called to order Professor French, of the
Corvallis. Agricultural College,' was
chosen president and Charles Dietzel of
tbis place secretary.
The questions which bad been sent in
on the subject of grasses were answered.
after which Professor French made a
short address on, the results obtained at
the experiment etation at Corvallis.
Eon. T. C. Powers, state veterinary
of Montana, took the platform and held
the same for over an hour discussing
the diseases of sheep , and the remedies
to be used for the same. Mr. Powers is
proficient in this Hue, as his talk proved.
and this morning's session was by far
the most interesting of any yet held, as
well as the most instructive to those
present. '
A n ember of Important questions were
asked and answered at this session
which, with the others coming up dur
ing the convention, will be published in
a circular and mailed to anyone desir
ing a copy. -
, AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was opened bv
the Temple Quartet, which again de
lighted the audience by singing -'The
Night Is Still."
Prof. John A. Craig of Iowa, who is
acknowledged to be the largest sheep
raiser In the United States, related his
experence of several years in buying and
marketing sheep, and made valuable
suggestions concerning the same. He
advises sheep-raisers to secure varieties
well adapted to the climates and other
conditions of the sections in which they
live, and proved by his arguments tbat
tbere are varieties of sbeep that will
thrive in almost any climate. He also
spoke at length on the subject of feeding
sheep for market, and stated the kinds
which command the highest prices in
the Chicago markets. He spoke on the
qualities of wool and the climatic effects
on the different varieties. His prompt
reply to all questions showed too plainly
that he was a master of bis subject, and
bis suggestions will prove of great value
to sheep men in general.
C. 8. Archer, of the Temple Quartet,
favored the audience with a solo, which
was followed by the singing of "Rosebud
Fair" by the Temple Quartet. ;'
Ibe session was concluded by a speech
on diseases of sheep, principally scab,
If you want to have
FRUIT.
You must Spray and Prune. We have
The Bean,
The Myers and
The Demming
Spray Pumps.
We can give you a complete outfit for from $5.00 to
$25. OO. Take a look at them before you buy.
In Pruning Goods we have Saws, Shears, Buckeye Prun
ers 2 and 3 foot, and Water's Tree Pruners 6 and 8 feet long.
Our.Prices are Right.
MAIER & BENTON,
SIS?"1-
and the means of curing the same, by
F. C. Powers, state veterinary Montana.
The subject was thoroughly and satis
factorily discussed.
The question of the destruction of
sheep by wolves and coyotes also came
up for discuseion.
President French made a few con
cluding remarks, and after the singing
by the quartet, those attending repaired
to the Commercial Club to transact
business in connection with the con
vention.
DRAWING TO AN END.
Last Evening and Today's Sessions Very
Interesting;. ,
Thursday's Dally.
Wednesday evening's session
of the
Pacific Northwest Wool-Growers' Asso
ciation was so largely attended tbat the
seating capacity of the Vogt was inade
quate to accommodate all. It is remark
able bow many ladies and young people
attend the meeting, this being, in all
probability, due to the splendid musical
programs rendered, as well as the excel
lence of the speakers who deliver lec
tures on various subjects.
After the orchestra played a selection
the quartet sang"I Long For Thee," rnd
in answer to an encore gave a very
amusing medley, "Our National Song."
F. J. Barry, of the Union Stock Yards,
Chicago, made an interesting speech on
The Horse." Mr. Barry is the largest
horse-dealer in the United States, and
the best authority on the subject on
which be spoke. He advised farmers
and stockmen in general to raise the
best stock possible, and offered sugges
tions as to the kinds that command the
highest prices in the markets.
Mr. Kinross then sang a solo, which
was so pleasing to the audience that
they demanded an encore, and were
favored with "The Clang of the Forge,"
which was even more appreciated than
the first selection.
State Veterinary James Withycombe
addressed the assembly on the subject
"Tuberculosis in Animals, Especially in
Cattle," and advanced the theory that
consumption is rather more contagious
than hereditary; also that it may be
contracted in many cases from milk of
cows afflcted with this disease. His ad
dress, though short, was extremely in
teresting, and the audience regretted
that he bad not more time to speak.
The Temple Quartet. sang "Annie
Laurie," and again were called back,
singing a pretty encore song.
Music by the orchestra closed the
evening's program.
MORNING 8E8SION.
The morning session was opened by
singing "Open the Lattice" by the
quartet club, after whicn the (.ommittee
on constitution and by-laws . reported
and the articles of the same were read
and adopted section by section by the
association.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Owing to the large amount of busi
ness to be transacted in the morning
session, the election of officers was post
poned until the afternoon session. It
resulted as follows :
President, Dr. . James Withycombe,
Hillsboro, Or.
.Vice-presidents A. S. Mac Allister,
The Dalles, Or ; John McMillan, Idaho ;
John O. Hussey, Montana; A. S. La
Graw, Washington. "
Secretary J. W. Bailey, Pendleton. .
Recording Secretory T. B. Wells,
Pendleton.
Treasurer Charles E. Ladd, Oregon.
Executive committee W. F. Furnish,
Pendleton ; Natt Webb, Washington ; L.
L. Ormsby, Idaho ; A. Spencer, Mont.
After the election of officers the letters
The Dalles, Or.
in the question box were read and dis
cussed. The subject as to where the next an
nual meeting of the association would
be held, came before the convention and
it was decided to hold the same at Pen
dleton, on the first Tuesday in March.
A number ot different resolutions were
read and adopted, which will be pub
lished later.
An address by W. W. Baker, of Port
land, editor of the Farm, Flock and Fac
tory, was attentively listened to by all,
and with this the afternoon session
closed.
The last session of the association will
be held tonight, commencing at 8 p. m.,
and a delightful time is expected. Among
other attractions an illustrated lecture
by Prof. Pernot, of Corvallis, will be
given.
THE CONVENTION CLOSES.
Last Night's Session Proved to ne a Very
Enjoyable One.
t
The Pacific Northwest Wool-Grower's
Association had a very bappy termina
tion at the closing session which was
held last evening, and was enjoyed
throughout by the large crowd which
filled the Vogt Opera to its utmost capa
city. The session was opened by a well-rendered
selection by the orchestra, which
was followed by the singing of "Rosebud
Fair" by the Temple Quartet, and they
received the usual hearty encore.
As all of the questions of importance
bad already been discussed, there were
a few of a more humorous nature left
over for last evening's meeting. Here
are some of them :
"Does scab effect an hydraulic ram?"
This was answered by Fred Young.
"What is home without a mother-in-law?"
This was to be answered bv Fred
W. Wilson, but as he failed to appear,
the mystery is still unsolved.
"Does the asphalt pavements of The
Dalles effect the health of its inhabi
tants?" This was answered by Mayor
Nolan.
"How to prevent a hen from setting?"
This was answered" by Mr. Goodhue, of
Salem, and it created considerable
laughter.
"Does the circulation of the War Cry
in tbis city effect the advertising in The
Chronicle?" This important question
could not be answeied without deliber
ate consideration, and was put off until
the next meeting.
The question whether it was deemed
prudent to plant thisles in our lawns, '
was very ably discussed by Mr. A. R.
Leckerby, of North Yakima.
The quartet made a decided bit when,
in response to an encore they sang a
parody on "Hot Time in Old Town,"
in which they introduced a number of
local hits, and were called back again
and again.
Tbe illustrated lecture by Prof. French,
of tbe agricultural college at Corvallis,
Oregon, was very -interesting, and a
number of splendid views , were shown.
Among other pictures was that of Presi
dent George Blakeley of the Comercial
club, which was greeted with applause,
as was the picture of those who were
present at the Wool-Grower's conven
tion. The session was closed by Prof. Per
not's illustrated talk on pests which
affect the fruit in Oregon.
Chairman French then banked the
audience and declared the meeting of
the Pacific Northwest Wool-Growers'
Association closed.
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