THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, SATURDAY. MAY 7, 1898.
The Weekly Ghroniele.
The only Republican Daily Newspapei in
Wasco County.
COUNTY OFFICIAL). -
Coiimy Judge.. Eobt. May
Be riff. T. J. Driver
Clerk . A M. Kelsay
Treasurer C. L. ftaiUijw
. , A.. aiowera
Commlfi&lonera jn w Kimser
Awor : . W.H. Whipple
Surveyor B-,Joi
flniMriTiceadeatof Public School.. .C. L. Gilbert
Cmnxr W.H.BUttt
Weekly Clabblnc Bate.
"!hrnn?cl and Oreironian $2 25
Chronicle and Examiner. 2 25
Chronicle and Inter Ocean 1.85
Chronicle and Tribone 1 75
Chronicle and N. Y. World., .. .... 2 00
INFLUENCE ON FINANCES.
An irregularity in tbe industries
has already been developed by the
influence of the Spanish wr, says
the Inter Ocean. Of course, in all
' lines devoted to the prodnction of
ny sort of material used in warfare
the mills and factories are over
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wneimeu Willi wum. iufc eaamu
manufactures of goods consumed by
a people at peace are already suffer
ing from a curtailment of demand
caused by the caution which always
inspires business men at such a crisis
as the present.
A policy of confining purchases to
immediate wants is not conducive to
-expansion or new enterprise. Right
tiere may be considered tbe problems
of the money markets, on which de
fiend the vitalizing forces of all
kinds of business. The future of
these markets necessarily is wrapped
ia some uncertainly. Bankers, pro
tecting the interests of the owners of
money for which they stand as trust-
ees, are compelled to be more con
tervative than in times of peace and
iaiet. The policy of reserve and
prudence which begins at tbe inter
ior centers puts upon New York
Jbankers the need of a like conserva
tism, as the interior banks call home
the moneys they have ordinarily on
deposits at the eastern centers. Hap
pily the financial institutions of the
ountry are generally in a very
strong position The heraldry of
hostilities was attended with a com
parative lack of disturbance in money
on this account ' But the handlers
of capital have to be prepared to
help finance the government in case
, a war loan is required.
.It is most fortunate that the situa
'Iton finds the United States founded
-cn a sound currency' basis by the
. pledge of tbe gold standard, its hold
: ings of gold the largest in the coun
try's history, its credit in Europe
.greater than ever before, its liquida
tions more thorough than in many
-years, nearly all i is railroad systems
operating in solvency , and a general
rprice position with less inflation than
at any time since the civil war.
COMMANDER. SCHLEY.
'"Commodore W. S. Schley, the
.-commander-in-chief of the Flying
SquadroD, is a man of well known
reputation for calm judgment and
prompt action at the right moment.
He was born in Maryland in 1839,
and entered the naval academy at
.Annapolis at 15. He fought in the
civil war with gieat distinction, and
has since performed many missions
of a perilous character, being present
rat the bombardment of Valparaiso
and Callao by the' Spanisn fleet, and
during the same cruise he suppressed
'insurrections at Middle Cblncha isl--and
and La Union, Honduras. Dur--nng
the invasion of Mexico for the
.purpose of making Maximilian em
eror, he was on board the ship that
carried the ultimatum of the United
States, based upon the Monroe doc
trine, to the armies of France and
Austria.' He also commanded the
Teiiei expemuoo iu me nuuu x us
in 1844 for the rescue of Lieutenant
3reelv.
At present he is holding the post
of chairman ot tbe lighthouse board
in addition to bis command of the
Flying Squadron.
LINCOLN'S PLEA FOR ATK1NLEY.
It is pleasant to "note that the hos
tile and entirely uncalled for criti
cism of President McKinley regard
ing his actions in the Spanish trouble,
Jias entirely subsided. Part of it was
undignified, part was cruel. Few
people realize what a fearful respon
sibility rests upon the head of s na
tion in time of war, and it is coward
Ij to criticize unless we absolutely
kcow that grounds for it exist. . In
this connection the following anec
dote of President Lincoln, illustrates
the force of what we are saying:
At the White House one day sorBe
gentlemen were present from the
West, excited and troubled about
tbe commissions or omissions of tbe
administration. The president heard
them patiently, and then replied:
"Gentlemen, suppose all the property
you were worth was in'gold, and you
had put it in the bandsof Blond in to
carry across the Niagara river; on a
rope, would you shake the cable or
keep shouting out to him, 'Blond in
stand ud a little straighten Blondin
stoop a little 'more; go a little faster
lean a little more "to the north ; lean
a little moreto the south?' No; you
would hold your breath as well as
your tongue, and keep your bands
off until he was t afe over. The gov
ernment are carrying an immense
weight. (Untold ' treasures are iu
their bands. They are doing tbe
very best they can. . Don't badger
them. Keep silence, and we'll get
you safe across."
have preserved America for the
Americans, and to the ugliest face of
European diplomacy have presented
the indomitable front of the doctrine
of Monroe.
NEED OF COALING STATIONS.
SECRETARY DA Y'S. OPfOR T UNITY
as
During the present war the re
sponsibilities of our diplomacy will
be little less oneious than those of
our army ana navy. Already lue
problems are looming up on tfie hori
zon or European politics, says lue
Inter Ocean. The concert of tbe
powers in tbe White House, the con
slant fulminations from Vienna and
Paris regarding American aggression,
the studied reticence of the office in
Berlin, and the peculiar notes forth
coming daily from lha Tory organs
of London concerning our greed of
land and power, aie unquestionable
omens ot a troubled future in our
diplomatic relations. .- ,
From day to day as the war pre
ceeds we shall be made to feel the
pressure of European influence. ,We
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shall receive, advice, warning" and
protest, and we shall be fortunate if
we do nJt find ourselves more than
once the object of a menacing state
ment or declaraction. Not for an
hour, from tbe present moment until
the treaty of peace is Signed and ex
ecnted, will our 'government be al
lowed to forget that tbe powers of
Middle and , Western Europe 'have
adopted toward us a well-defined
policy of repression.
And why? Not .besauso they fear,
dil a Russian czar,' that the
American factor may . become potent
European politics, nor because
they think cur .causj. unjust and our
interference unwarranted, such re
mote and immaterial reasons may be
put forward as motives, but they are
in fact mere excuses. What the Eu
ropean powers really fear is that the
United States, in the- elation of vie
tory or in wise provision against
future annoyance, may take for itself
some piece of , territory which they
themselves covet . , It', requires no
diplomatic astuteness to recognize
this fact. Everybody with even a
desultory knowledge of. current po
litical . literature abroad must per
ceive it.
An American diplomat said a few
vears ago: "Central ana bourn
America would be a delightful graz
ing ground for the colonial enthusi
asts of Europe much more so than
Africa or Asia and it is our duty. to
keep them out." Wo can keep them
out, if to the prorer determination.
we add the possession or control of
Cuba and Porto Rico, thus gaining a
command of t'ie Caribbean and tbe
Gulf 'of Mexico. All Europe, ex
cept Russia, is bent upon preventing
us from gainiug this command.
Hence the unsympathetic attitude of
the powers toward us jrow, and hence
the omens or remonstrance, atmce,
warning aud protest to come as the
war goes on. . ? ,
The imperative duty of tbe state
department will be to protect Amer
ican interests for. the duration of hps-
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tilities and to , assure them for the
generations that would derive in
creasing prosperity an'd power from
an advantageous treaty of peace. It
is not an easy duty for an uctned
man like the new secretary of state,
but, : if properly discharged, it will
place his name side : by side with
Marcy's, Webster's and Seward's in
the list of American statesmen who
is
. In the shipping world the problem
of coaling is becoming increasingly
important. Only one power Great
Britain has solved it in a satisfac
tory manner. It is largely in the
adequate establishment of a great
number of coaling stations that her
commercial and naval strength lies.
This has recently been so effectively
demonstrated in tbe Far East that
Russia, Germany ?nd France are
losing no. time in following such
good example. Gieat Britain
superby equipped, especially in com
panson with! Spain, for instance
One port in Porto Rico and a few in
Cuba are all that Spain can count on
and their united supply is reported
to he insufficient to coal the Spaln-
isb fleet for more than two months
For many years those who repre
sent "the forward policy" have urged
upon our government that we not
only need coaling stations on the
islands to the southeast, bet that our
coaling stations on tbe Hawaiian
islands must be preserved at all haz
ards. Captain Mahan thinks an in
violable resolution of our 'national
policy . ought to be that no foreign
state fbould her.ee forta acquire
coaling station within three thousand
miles of San Francisco.
ous improvement
edition.
of the morning
THE DEGREE OF HONOR.
Pleasant Meeting; Held Wednesday Even
. iDg--An Interesting Program. '
The government indicates its de
termination of dealing fairly with
tbe sheepmen of Eastern Oreeon,
whose flocks graze during tbe sum
mer in the Cascade mountains, it
is to be hoped 1 this intention
will be carried out, and that the
status of summer pasturage will be
determined. The wool-growing in
dustry is the important one of East
ern Oregon, and anything which? in
terferes with its progress vitally
hurts the prosperity of the commun
ity. The sheepmen are anxious to
do what is fair and right in the mat
ter, and if the authorities at Wash
ington' will listen to argument, and
not be guided entirely by the for
estry fanatics of tbe East, the inter
ests ot all concerned wi!.' be properly
subserved.
Spain is probab'y far more willing
to arbitrate the Maine affair now
than she was a few weeks ago; but
tbe time for arbitration, if it ever
were possible, has long since passed.
Nothing will satisfy the American
people at this juncture but the ac
knowledgement of the Spanish gov
ernment that it is vanquished;' and
this acknowledgment must ' be ac
companied by an agreement to pay
a war indemnity which shall reim
burse ns for the expense incurred in
prcsecuiing the war. No amount of
gold can atone for the murder of the
brave sailor lads that night in Ha
vana harbor. . For such a deed Spain
will be condemned by the judgment
of Listory. '
. Have the free silver orators re
vised their argument that tbe pi ice
of wheat depends upon that of silver?
If not, they will be at a sad disad
vantage in 'the present campaign,
when- wheat has .soared above the
dollar mark, . while silver refuses to
keep the pace. The selling rate of
wheat depends entirely upon tbe
laws of supply and demand, as1 every
honest thinker always- contended it
did. .-
. Tbe subscription list of . The
Chronicle has greatly increased
since it began its morning issuance.
As an advertising- medium there is
none better in Eastern Oregon, and
the merchants of this city who wish
to diaw trade from Wasco,' Sherman,
Crook and Klickitat counties, will
find advertising in- The Chronicle a
paying investment.
The Degree of Honor Rave a pleasant
entertainment to their members and
friends Wednesday night. The social was
well attended, and, as all the entertain
ments of the Degree are, this was pleas
ant in the extreme.
The program was opened by an excel
lently-rendered piano daet' by Mrs,
Crandall and Mrs. Eehelman.
The next was a recitation, "John
Maynard," by Neil McNaruara. This
delightful selection was well rendered
and equally well received. .
Dr. Eaheltnan's vocal solo was heartily
encored.' -
The guitar 'and mandolin selections
by- Professor Eyan and Irvine Parkins
was loudly applauded and heartily en
cored, and the response was no less
worthy of mention than the first selec
tion'. ' i
Tbe most laughable affair of the even
ing was a farce, "The Train to Moro,"
by H. D. Parkins as "Mr. Bright;" Mrs
Chaa. Stephens as "Mrs. Buttermilk,"
and Fred Waud as "Johnnie Batter
milk." The farce from beginning to
end was highly 'amusing, and all the
characters took, their parts rn an excel
lent manner, considering - the small
amount of practice they had prior to the
rendition of the piece.
Refreshments came next, and after
the inner man was amply satisfied, Fred
Waud was called and tendered an
amusing character tketch of a bashful
boy. He received an encore and in this
be recited a selection containing num
erous rich local bits.
The floor was then cleared for dancing
and the place at the piano was occupied
by Mrs. Crandall, who furnished the
music for tbe delighted dancers until
the clock warned the merry-makers of
the approach of another day.
MILITIA COMPANY ORGANIZING.
fire. The shop building is a two-story
structure, with a railway running from
the rear to the shore. Thirty men were
sleeping in the building at the time - of
the fire. The flames were first discovered
In the carpenter ehoP next to the railway.
the roadway was deciroyed, cutting off
all means of escape- to to the shore befole
the men realized their danger.-There
were no boats at hnn'l, and the men had
not even time to jret their belongings to
gether, bat were compelled tojamp into
the river in their' night-clothes and
swim for the shore. Several of the men
were very badly tunned. One men who
was m a critical condition was taken to
Oak Point for treatment. All the tools
and machinery f the ; companies and a
number of cars which were in coarse of
construction were destroyed with the
building. ..It 1b not known whether there
was any insurance. Aimthpr' ntnry is
that the fire originated in i he blacksmith
shop. .
Wednesday night James Parker fired
four shots at a man named Stewart. and
his partner at La Grandi. A nnmber of
loggers are painting the town red, hav
ing just completed a drive for the Grand
Ronde Lumber Company. Tuesday
Parker bad some trouble with them.
Meeting them again the next night,
Stewart and his partner assaulted
Parker when the latter drew bis pistol
aud- commenced firing. The first two
whots were fired on the sidewalk in front
of the Reception saloon. Stewart and
his partner ran into the saloon and out
of the back door, followed by Parker,
who fired two more shots. A number of
men who were in the saloon escaped.
It is rumored that Stewart'9 partner was
strnck in the shoulder. Parker was
arrested by Constable Walden.
A double tragedy oecured at Pendleton
at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday evening, as a
Oar Dalle Boy Will Have
Company Beady Soon.
Another
A number of oar boys, the majority
of whom are under 21 years of age, are
at present organizing a militia company
at this place.
Hal French, who has spent four years
in military school and who holds the
rank of lieutenant in the regular, army
will act as trainer, while Adjutant Rid-
dell, of the O. N. G.. will also assist in
tbe instructing the boys. .
A meeting was held at the Vogt last
evening and the above named gentlemen
explained the duties and obligations
which would be imposed upon tbe boys
who join each a company, and the fol
lowing petition to Governor Lord was
proposed and signed by those present :
- " We, the undersigned, residents of
the third military district, and subject
to military duty, respectfully apply to
be organized into a military company
under the laws of Oregon and regulations
of tbe Oregon National Guard :
"Edward Baldwin, Roy Grimes, Cbas
Campbell, CW Biddeil, Joseph W Mc
Artfiur, J B Prayne, Alfred Huott,
Owen Brown, Clay C. Uren, Francis M
Sexton, Neal Bandy, Frank Sylvester,
Claude Kelsay, James Cooper, Charles
Schmidt, Eugene Moore, Carl Groehler,
Garfield Moore, . Rue Miller, Hugh
Hagan, Willie Michelbacb, J L Fritz,
Ernest Hobleigb, Harold Thompson,
George Bills, Vernon Cooks, Roy Emer
son, Chris Schwabe, Carey Jenkins, Ed
Jenkins, Ivan Oakee, Irvine Parkins,
Rex Ward." .
A number of others who were not
present last night will . sign, and tbe
company when complete will consist of
over 40 members. ...
This move on the part of" our boys
shows the desire they have to serve
their country when it is in need.
result of which Joseph Sewall, a gambler,
is dead and May Drake lies at the point
of death, with two bullet wounds in her
neck. The two lived together four years.
Two months ago Sewall took Mies Drake
to Canyon City, where bis parents reside.
There she learned he was of negro de
cent, and left him, coming to Pendleton.
He followed, was refused admittance to
her house and threatened to kill her.
This evening he called on her, and, while
her back was turned toward him, drew a
revolver and fired two shots, one bullet
entered the left side of neck, just below
the ear, and ranging downward. The
girl's father lives in North Yakima,
Wash. She bad a sister in Arlington, and
two in Portland. From what we could
learn of the girl she was formerly an
inmate of a bouse of illfame in Tbe
Dalles. - v - - . .
Republican Speaking.
Hob. M. L. Pipes, of Portland, will
address the voters of Crook county on
the iesnes of the day at tbe following
times and places: ..Hay Creek, Tuesday,
May 10; Haystacks, Wednesday, May
11; Prineville, Thursday, May 12;
Mitchell, Friday, May 13; Antelope,
Saturday, May 14. Judge Pipes is one
of the best speakers in the state, was
circuit judge of the second district for a
long time, and is thoroughly familiar
with the-qaestions of the day. To mis;
hearing him would be to miss a rich
treat and everyone, regardless of party,
are cordially invited' to attend his talks
at the different places. All talks will be
made at 7 :30 on the different evenings.
To Care Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it fails to care. 25i:.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
The famous tittle pills.
A COMMENDABLE EXPERIMENT.
Senfert Bros. Will make Serle of
Experiment In Frolt Canning;. .
There are plenty of Deweys in the
American navy if chance 'but call
them but. The deeds of that brave
commander are worthy the highest
praise by his countrymea.' The op
portunity was presented him and he
seized it, just as the other command
ers will do when the time comes. '
The .telegraphic service of The
Chronicle is improving every day.
Every additional 'subscription means
just so much towards the continu-
It is the intention of Senfert Bros.
during the coming summer to experi
ment in canning fruit at their place near
this city, and if the experiment proves
satisfactory they will construct a fruit
cannery on a big scale.
Their experiment will be on the var
ious kinds, of fruit, but tbe principal
fruit which they will can should they
start up their establishment will be
peaches. ' .'.'"
Tbey raise a large quantity of the
bove fruit annually, and before tbey
have time to ship tbe different varieties
to tbe eastern markets they are oyer
ripe and consequently many rot on the
ground. If their cannery scheme proves
'successful they will not only be able to
use up their own fruit, but also much of
that of other fruit raisers. This is a
commendable enterprise and we sin
cerely hope not only that it will be suc
cessful, but that like moves will be made
by other enterprising business men of
this city.
BIG SHOPS
A Detrnetle
DESTROYED.
the Colombia
JTlre on
BlTer.
At 2 o'clock Wednesday morning the
large shop of the Columbia River &
Grays Harbor Railroad Company at
Ordways old dock, between Stella and
Oak point, were completely destroyed by
0
ermofor
mumnibi
. We have lately taken the
agency for the Aermotor Wind
mill, and carry a stock on hand.
We also carry a complete .
stock of Deep and Shallow Well
Pumps, as weil as Pitcher Spout
and Spray Pumps. Call and see us before buy
ing elsewhere.
The Aermotor Mill is considered .the best !a
machine on the market. Call and see it. ' . J
MftlER & BENTO J
. - Sole Agents for Wasco Count", g
tirrtt?rocery The Dalles, Or.
flOT)ey Saud is Topey Earned.
MIGHELL
Wishes to inform the public that he is still in the
UNDERTAKING AND PICTURE-FRAME BUSINESS,
And persons needing anything in tbese lines can save money f
by calling on him before dealing elsewhere.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. . Third and Washington Sts.
C. J. STUBliIVlG
Wholesale and Retail
1 Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agency for the Greatest American Liquor -
Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey.
WHISEUY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old.)
IMPORTED GOGH AO from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.
OALirOBITIA BRANDIES from $3.25 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.)
ONLY . THE PUREST LIQUOKS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEEE on draught, and Val Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles.
Imported Ale and irorter.
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.