THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY, APEIL 6. 188.
The Weekly Ghroniele.
COUNTY OFFIC1AJ0B.
C'Miiity Judge. Robt Mayi
SneriX T. J. Driver
Cterk A M. Kelsay
Treasurer . C. 1,. Phillips
Commissioners iD. 8. Kimsey
Axbeaxor..... .... W. II. Whipple
"urveynr
8 uprinteadent of Public Schools.
C rouer .
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C. L. Gilbert
W. H. Butts
Tke only Republican Daily Newspapei on
watco uountv.
Weekly dobbin Bates.
Chronicle and Oregonian .$2 25
Chronicle and Examiner .-. 2 25
Chronicle and Inter Ocean 1.85
Cteroniele and Tribune . ... 1 75
Chronicle and N. Y. World 2 00
WAR.
It looks like war. The latest dis
Milches received today- state that
Spain has refused to accede to Presi
dent McKinley's demands and fur
ther correspondence is useless. If
-such be the case, and . there is no
reason to doubt, the beginning of
hostilities will not le delayed, and
when they begin, the horrors . of
modern- warfare will have com
menced. For the slaughter, the sacrifices,
the destruction of property and an
guish to thousands of souls, Spain
xvill be -responsible; America has not
begun this conflict. We have tried
N ia every way to bring a threatening
situation to a peaceful solution.
Our president has allowed the slan
derous words of a Spanish represent
ative to pass unheeded; the destruc
tion of a favorite war vessel anJ the
death of two hundred and fifty
American sailors has not officially
been charged to Spain, though there
is not an American -who docs not
believe that the mine whicli sent the
Maine beneath the waters was fired
by a Spanish hand with devilish de
aign. Although humanit3 has been
crying out in piteous tones asking
that America stop the brutal murder
continually going on in Cuba, this
nation has aflowed Spain to conduct
warfare of its own peculiar meth
ods until no longer an outraged civ
ilization can permit.
And now when the United States
asks that the stiuggle in Cuba cease,
Spain hurls back a defiant reply.
War will come of Spain's own choos-
jng, and never was a conflict in a
"more righteous cause undertaken by
-ny cation than tliat which is
about to be carried on by this gov-
ernoient. We are not seeking more
territory; we do not wish to trample
on the weak; there me no personal
-nor political ambitions to be served.
(But we are demanding that the blot
wfaich rests upon the record of the
-nineteenth century shall not become
tieeper stained, and that this nation
will do what it can towards efface-
ment.
It is humanity against barbarism ;
toe nineteenth century against the
fifteenth; civilization Against cruelty.
And none cua doubt where the tri
umph will tie.' 1
VUR NAVAL STRENGTH.
The loss of the Maine seriously
'crippled our navy. It was one of
the finest battle-ships afloat. But
that disaster is likely to prove effect
ive in making the United States a
teaUy great nval power: Already
highly important additions have been
made to our navy by purchase, and
"there is probably more to follow in
the same line. But the great thing
"is the impetus given to naval con
struction right here in our own county-
, '
The naval committee of the house
Las reported its appropriation bill,
And it is now before the committee
of the whole. Besides making the
uual provision for maintaining the
navy, it provides for the building of
three battle-ships of the first class,
one to be called the Maine ; sii torpedo-boat
destroyers; six torpedo
boats, one gunboat to take the place
of - the Michigan on the lakes. The
fifteen seafaring vessels of three dis
tract kinds are to be constructed as
soon a possible, and they will add
greatly o tha effectlvenesr of our
navy. ;
Prom a naval point of view there
are only two first-class powers, Great
Britain and France. There are four
second-class powers, the United
States, Germany, Italy and Russia.
Spain belongs in the third class, with
Austria, and if all the reported pur
chases have been -made she is still a
third-classer. With the additions to
be made to our navy under this bill
the United States will-easily be at
the head of the second class.
But the naval history of the world,
from the battle of. Salamis down,
shows with especial emphasis that
individual skill and bravery is a
great factor in sea-warfare. No
country has herein a prouder record
than the land of Paul Jones, Deca
tur, Perry and FarraguL
THE REAL POPULISTS.
The real Populists are the middle-of-the-road
Populists, who decline to
give up their principles or compro
mise themselves by fusing with the
other parties and alleged parties.
The greatest Populist ot the coun
try, Tom Watson, of Georgia, says
the Salem Statesman, declines to be
considered any longer in politices,
gives as a reason that while he is
still a firm believer in the Populist
creed, he enn see no future for the
masses owing to the disruption of
forces caused by the attempt at fu
sion. This means that Mr. Watson
finds that the Democrats, by accept
ing a part of the Populist creed, in
duced the Populist party to endorse
the Democratic presidential candi
date, and surrender In large degree
its autonomy as a political party.
This was so displeasing to the true
Populists, the middle-of-the-road
member?, that they declare that un
der no circumstances will they con
sent to another fusion The conse
quence is that there are practically
two Populist parties now existing
the fusionists and the straighouts,
just as there are two factions of the
Democracy, the Populist wing, which
has the advantage of the regular or
ganization, and the sound money or
old Democrats, who have at least the
traditions and patty doctrine behind
tbem. " .
Mr. Watson sees no hope of suc
cess of Populism now that the split
in his party has become too wide to
be closed.
Doubtless the thoughtful among
the free silver Democrats are reach
ing the same conclusion with regard
to the chances for the success of their
policy. It was only with the be!p
of the united Populist party that Mr.
Bryan rolled up his six million and
odd votes in 1896. That party is
now divided into two very hostile
camps. In order to win, Mr. Bryan
will have to draw support from some
new source.
There is no new source from which
to draw any considerable support,
especially if the McKinley adminis
tration continues to so conduct the
affairs of the nation as to maintain
increasing prosperity at borne and
abroad.
Now that war with Spain is ex
tremely probable, it is a matter of
much moment what, if any, action
the European countries will take re
garding the struggle.- We believe
every one will keep hands off, both
through disinclination . to mix up in
a war which may involve all of Eu
rope, and again through the fear of
offending the United States, a coun
try whose friendship is well worth
the having. Austria Italy and some
of the other weaker states - may lend
some sympathy and support to the
Spaniards, but that will be all. Ger
many has expressed - friendliness to
this government; England has stout
ly maintained America is in the
right ; France cannot afford to do
anything more than remain neutral,
while Russia can always be counted
upon to go to any extent in her
friendship for the United States. The
time has been when Russia was the
only friend we bad in Europe, and
in the dark days of the Rebellion the
land of the czar performed acts of
substantial friendship.
This nation need not fear the atti
tude of the European nations in the
event of war with Spain. The hu
mane instincts of thrir rulers would
prevent any alliance with Spain.
Events have so shaped themselves
that it looks as if the name of Gov
ernor Lord is removed from the list
of formidable candidates' for the gu
bernatorial nomination in : the Re
publican convention. The Marion
county primaries resulted in the se
lection of delegates who will send a
J Geer delegation to the state conven
tion, and if Lord cannot carry bis
own county, he cannot expect to re
ceive outside" support. Four yeais
ago Governor Lord was a very pop
ular man. but bis close nllinuce with
the Simon faction has cost him many
friends throughout the state.
TOMORROW'S CONVENTION.
The Republicans of Wasco county
hold their' convention tomorrow,
The session will be one of the most
itnnortant of its kind held in recent
ears. The circumstances surround
ing the political pnrtie.-1 at this time
make it necessary that unusual
good judgment guide in the deliber
ations of the Republican rjarty. The
believers in free silver have united
under one standard and present an
even front in the political battle.
The unfortunate dissensions in the
Republican party in Multnomah
county hamper the organization
throughout the state, and render what
should be a certain victory a matter
of doubt.
Tiie Chronicle has no particular
suggestions to make to the body of
men who will meet and deliberate to
morrow. The personnel of the con
vention is excellent; representative
men have been elected from the vari-
ous precincts, and
th"eir actions will
be guided by what
seems best for
the party's welfare.
At this time, however, we cannot
but urge the importance of putting
forward the very best material the
party affords. In this county the
nominees of the Republican conven
tion may be sure of election at the
polls in June, and it is but right that
the nominations should be made with
regard to the fitness of the men nom
inated for the offices to which they
aspire.
The selection of delegates to the
state convention is of paramount im
portance this year. The situation in
state politics differs from vhat it is
in this county. The fusion ticket
throughout Oregon will poll a large
vote,and it is ecsenlial that no man be
nominated by the Republican state
convention unless, he be of recog
nized ability and clean character.
In this way we can win, and in no
other.
Let the delegates chosen to the
state convention be representative
Republicans, who can be trusted to
manage wisely for the party's interest
and the good of the state.
President McKinley is receiving
undeserved criticism from many
quarters. Do his critics remember
that it is no small task to prepare a
message covering all the history of
the present trouble with Spain? The
coming message will be the most not
able, because of the circumstances
existing, ever promulgated since the
war, and the president is staking his
reputation as a statesman upon its
strength and force. When viewed
dispassionately, the course of Presi
dent McKinley cannot but be com
mended. We are not advocating
unnecessary delay, but the fact re
mams that every day this govern-,
ment is getting in better shape for
the conflict when it comes. By Sat
urday we shall be in belter fighting
condition than we are today, and it
is possible such a consideration makes
the administration think at this time
that "delays are not dangerous."
If Governor Lord will not call an
extra session to give to Oregon the
additional United States senator
rightly her's, perhaps he may be in
duced to call the legislature together
and place Oregon upon a war foot
ing. Other states aie sbowing their
patriotism by voting money to prop
erly equip the voluuteers who will
j offer their services to the goverment
if the time come when they are need
ed. Oregon should not allow Ger
eral Compson, who fought with
Meade et al., to be the only sup
porter President M cKinley has in
this far-off corner of the country.
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.
Number of Matters Considered A
Special Sleeting Called.
. Tbe regular monthly meeting of the
city council was held at the usual place
last night, with Mayor Nolan - in the
chair and Coancilmen Thompson, Kock,
Saltrndrehe; Stephens, Wood, Johnston
and Ctougb present. "
The minutes of the last regular meet
ing were read and approved, after wbicn
the petition of A. H. Curtis for a track
leading to his mill was read and referred
to tbe committee on streets and public
property. , '
It was moved and carriedthat Thomp
eon and Knck. be added to tbe commit
tee on streets and public property, and
it was also moved and carried that
Stephens be selected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Champlain
on that committee.
A remonstrance of Maetz & Pundt
against the repair of Court street, be
tween First and Second, was read and
upon motion was filed with tbe ordin
ance.
A like remonstrance of T. T. Nichols
and others against tbe proposed im
provement of Union street was read and
upon motion was filed with the or
dinance. A special ordinance vacating the alley
between lota A, JJ, C and D and I, J, K
and L, block 51, was read and on motion
placed on its final passage. On roll call
the council men present favored the same
and it was declared passed.
Thompson, of the judiciary committee,
made a verbal report in regard to the O
B.. & N. franchise to First street, and
recommended that an ordinance be pre
pared regulating tbe use of the said
street. It was moved and carried that
the report be received and an ordinance
drawn- according, to the instruction oi
tbe judiciary committee.
Clough, of the committee on fire and
water, made a verbal report stating that
500 feet of Lose had been purchased. It
was moved and carried that the action
of the committee be declared the action
of trie council. .
At this, time Councilman Johnston
was excused from-the meeting.
Councilman Kuck, of the special com
mittee on 'streets and light, made i
verbal report recommending the ordi
nance to be passed granting a franchise
to tbe Northwestern Light and Manu
fa'cturing Co. to "lay pipes for the purpose
of lighting the city With gas. On mo
tion tbe report was received and an rec
ommendation was adopted by the coun
cil. It was then moved that the ordi
nance cn the above franchise be placed
on final passage, and the vote stood
four in favor to two in opposition.
A special meeting was called for next
Monday night, April 11th,' to consider
tbe passage of the above ordinances.
Reports of officers were read and re
ceived, and bills recommended by tbe
officers were approved by tbe committee
on h nance and ordered paid as follows
C F Lauer, marshal $75 00
Geo. Brown, engineer 75 00
J S Wiley, nightwatcuman 60 00
C J Crandall, treas '. 20 00
R. B. Sinnott, recorder . 50 00
Electric Light Co, lights $14 60
Dalles Lumber Co, mdse-.. 17 50
Mays & Crowe, mdse 8 05
W A Johnston, mdse .8 99
Maier& Benton, mdse 9 39
J W Blakeney, drayage 1 25
W Henzie, drayage .' 1 00
T W. Mann , drayage 50
E Ferguson, drayaee. . v. ..... .-s . . 1 25
Gunning & Hockman, labor..'....' 11 50
St. Arnold & Scbore, labor..- 3 25
O Benjamin, labor. 2 40
H Clough, labor , 3 25
A Sandrock, labor 85
C Jones, labor... : 41 20
S M Wilsom, labor. .-. 42 50
J Hebner, labor.. 84 40
C Thuree, labor 4 00
J Britton, labor 8 00
W Lane, labor 40
A Johnston, labor 15 00
P Eben. labor 1 80
H Lane, labor 8 80
J Lane, labor 7 40
A S Cathcart, labor 8 20
J-Maloney, labor . 2 00
J Heater, labor 2 00
F Heater, labor .. 1 . . ,' . 2 00
Columbia Kestaurant, meals..... 11 2o
. J oat Received.
The Dout Optical and Jewelry Co. baa
just received a new up-to-date. eye pro
tector. It weighs only two penny weight,
made of a composition which will not
offset the sight of the eye. It is carried
in tbe inside band of . your bat, and is
always ready for use. They retail at 25
cents. Call and eee them.'
We make a epecialty of properly fit
ting children's eyes, and test each eye
separately.
We carry a full line of frames, gold,
allnminuDD, nickel, bronco aud rubber.
We are receiving new goods daily, and
best of all we guarantee entire satisfac
tion. - . - .
A hot nam ber : Tb ree acres of ground
all set to bearing fruit of different va
rieties, email berries and a spring of wa
ter that will irrigate the entire tract and
all under tbe highest state of cultivation.
Price $850, on reasonable terms. Located
within one mile of the postofiice. This
is one of Dad Butts' latest snaps and
will only be on the market for a short
time at this price. Don't stand around,
good people, with your hands on your
purse looking for something better un
less you expect to gel tbe world for ten
cents, but come up and see Butts and
you will greatfnlly remember tbe day he
sold you this property.
TILLETT & GALLIGW,
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WM. TILLETT. . i'
H. GALLIGAN.
Sols Froprietots of the CELEBRATED
XAklUA APPLE.
Hood River
TILLETT & GALLIGAN, Props
irat-claes Nursery Stock, a Specialty
WONDERFUL RECOVERY OF MISS HATTIE KING.
Stricken to tbe Bed and upon tbe Verge of Insanity She Finds a Remedy wiien Hope
had Almost Fled Tbe Best Physicians Failed to do Anything for Her.
From the Ithacan, llhaca, N.Y.
Miss Hattie King, of 94 Humboldt Street,
Ithaca, N. Y., who was recently so ill that
little hope was entertained of her recovery,
has entirely regained her health. Her case
is one of unusual interest. Following is sub
stantially the language of her stepfather,
Chss. M. Burnett, corroborated by that of
the mother, in speaking to a reporter of the
unacan:
HISS HATTIE KING.
"Hattie is now seventeen years old. A
year aeo last Anfrunt she began to complain
of dizziness, which became gradually worse.
She suffered excessive nausea and attacks of
vomiting. . There were days when she could
keep little or nothin? on her stomach. She
also was troubled with kidney disease. Her
blood was so thin that the drop or two drawn
by the prick of a needle was almost as color
less as water. She had trouble with her
heart and offer, fainted from the slightest
exertion, as upon rising frora bed, or from
v chair.
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Dpartnerjt.
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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
J T workmen.
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J y reasonable prices.
Y l?roi7i(;le pub.?o.
Crandall
DEALERS IN
fill kinds of
UNDERTAKERS
jjp EMBALMERS-
. The Dalles, Or.
Funeral Supplies
PIONEER BAKERY.
I have re-opened this well-kno'wii Bakery,
and am now prepared to supply every-
' "body -with Bread, Pies and Cakes. Also
all kinds of Staple and Fancy Grocer es.
GEORGE RUCHj Pioneer Grocsr
. v has
z0 nrst-class Dry Goods Store.
C. F. STEPHENS.
" Another bad symptom was a cough, which
was so unremitting that it was the general
opinion of our friends that she was consump
tive. She lost flesh rapidly. Sometimes she
would be confined to the bed for two or
three weeks, then be around again, but only
to suffer a relapse.
" She was not only a physical wreck, but
her mind was affected, and at times she had
no realization of what she was doing. We
feared, in fact, a complete mental overthrow
and consequent removal to an asylum, for
although we had two of the best physicians
in the city, and had tried several proprietary
medicines, none benefited her.
"We had read considerable about Dr.
Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and
had also heard of some cases where they
had done good and we decided to give them
a trial. We purchased some at the drug
store of White & Burdick, of this city.
- " Hattie began to take the pills in the
early part' of January of this year. Im
provement was noticeable after the first box
had been taken. The first hopeful sign that
I noticed was that she did not complain of
headache. The attacks of dizziness also be
gan to abate in frequency, and she ceased to
cough. One after another, the distressing
symptoms left her. She took, in all, nine
boxes of the pills. At the present time she
is in perfect health. The alteration in her
mind and body is almost past belief.
" I cannot say enough in praise of Dr. Wil
liams Pink Pills, for they saved the life of
our daughter."
(Signed ) Cha kles M. Bttknett.
Subscribed and sworn to before me liny
8th, 1897. C. R. Wolcott, Notary Public,
Inand for Tompkins County, N. Y.
Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for. Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid
on receipt of price, 50 cents a 1mx or six boxes
for $2.50 (they are never sold in bulk or by
the 100) by addressing Dr. Williams' ilediciu
Co., Schenectady.. V y.
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Kobes,
Burial Shoes,
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the best Dress Goods
has the best Shoes
has everything to be found in a