THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 8, 1899.
OREGON REM-
Attempts to Capturs WatTOti Pre
cipitated a Battle.
INSURGENTS ARE
REPULSED
They Lost Seventeen Kilted and Many
Wounded, While of the American
Troops EnRai-ed, Only two Were
Wounded. '
Nw York, March 6. A disptch from
Manila, dated at 10:30 a. m., today,
printed In the Journal, reports that the
Fdlipinos wade an attempt today to
capture tbe waterwoiks, six tni'es from
Mauila, tbe attack being repulsed with
a loss to tbe rebel of 17 killed and many
wounded. The Second Oregon and tbe
First Nebraska were engaged. Two
Americans were wounded.
Otis Has Completed Plans.
Washington, March 6. There is a
reason to expect important news from
Manila within the next fortnight. It
lias developed that General Otis has
practically completed bis plans for a
grand onslaught cn the insurgents,
which is expected to deprive them of
offensive power at least.
It is probable that be will form a iarge
part of uis force into columns as soon as
bis reinforcements arrive, and will push
these in parallel lines straight through
the jungles, clearing out the insurgents
in every direction as the troops .move
forward.
The American troops are becoming
restless and nervous muter the petty but
annoying shayishoutinif of the Filipinos,
and are so anxious to put a stop to this
that General Otis has yielded to tht-ir
desire.
Died of w'ounds received in action Feb
ruary 27: Privates Richard H. McLean,
First Washington; Howard A. Olde,
Twentieth Kansas. February 28; E l ward
8. Moore, conn nan v G. Firt Montaua.
200.00 Oiv.u Away.
Separate B-e-a-u-t-i f u l F-l-o-w-e-r-s
and use the letters to form as many
words as you can, using tbe letters back
wards or forwards, but don't U9e any
letter in the same word more times than
it appears in "Beautiful Flowers." It is
aid forty small English words can be
spelled correctly from these letters. For
example tea, feet, at, etc. The Hamil
8eed Company will pay Two Hundred
Dollars in cash to the person sending
them forty words formed as above. If
you are good at word-making and can
form forty words write your name and
address plainly on your list and inclose
the same with fifteen two-cent stamps
for un pickets of Beautiful Seeds of ten
popular and different varieties.
Our object in giving this Two Hun
dred Dollars is to attract attention to
ad introduce our seeds in the U. 8.
This offer will be cirefully and conscien
tiously carried out and it should not be
claesed with catch-penny affain. We
will spen I a large amount of money to
tart our trade and want your trial or
der; you will receive the greatest value
In seeds ever offered. If two or more
persons succeed in forming forty words
the $200 will be divided pro-rata. Many
extra special prizes of value will be
warded to persons sending twenty-five
werds or more who will assist in intro
ducing our seeds and specialties.
Sat'rfacroi is abso'u'ely guaranteed
or money refondrd for tbe asking. Send
Jour list as early as possible. Address
I emit Seed Co., 955 Warren Ave., Chi
cago. 111.
Terrible Storm in Wyoming.
Ciikyennk, Wyo., Match 6. The
wirst storm known in the railroad his
tory of Wyoming U ragln to Jay rn the
Union Pacific between Buford and Dana.
All trains are stnrk. -.-
' Tha Apttatita- r Goat
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order. All
such should know that Dr. King's New
Life Pills, the wonderful stomac and
liver remedy, gives a sple jdid appetite,
Mind digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
feat energy. Only 23 cents at any
drug store. 4
Olorloa Maws.
Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He aritts:
"Four bottles of Electric Bitters has
cured Mrs. Brewer of icrofula, which had
reused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
hend and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; but her cure is com
plete and her health is excellent." This
hows what thousands hive proved,
that E'eciric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. IVs the supreiif
remedy for ecteuia, tetter, salt rheum,
ulcers, boils and running seres, ll
stimulates iirer, kidneys and bowels,
excels poions. helps digestion and
builds up the strength. Oniy 50 tnts.
S .Id by Blakeley A iluiishton, Druggists.
Guaranteed.
GIRLS UllLD HOUSES
Minnesota Maidens Rebuild Their
Burned Home.
Aided by Tbrlr Ilrotarr, the Two
UrtTt Girls Do the Work f X
to Provide Their Widowed
No! bar with Shelter.
A novel and Interesting scene vra
witnessed last fall at Kant St. Cloud,
Minn., a thriving little town, situated
about 00 mi.es north of Minneapolis,
011 the Mississippi river. A poor worn-'
an lost her home by fire. The home
was not insured. The family con
sisted of a eon about 20 years of aire
and two daughters. The son worked
a part of the time at odd jobs and one
of the pirls contributed also to the sup
port of her mother, but the income was
small. How to rebuild the home under
these circumstances was a serious
question. After some t hought and con
sideration the son arranged for sulH
citnt money to purchase lumber and
other material, am!, with the aid of
some friends, who helped him at odd
times, he began the work of rebuilding
the home. But as he worked practical
ly single-handed and (jlone he mad
slow progress, and it scon became evi
dent, cppeeiaHy to his sisters, that the
home could not be finished for occu
pancy before cold wenther unless help
was employed. About this time a
brilliant idea suggested itself to one
of the sisters. "What's the matter."
said she, "with you and 1 aiding Jim
in his work on the home. I can help
mornings before I go to work and In
the evening'1 after I retfrrn, and you
can work during thewhole of the day,
and you can, In many ways, do the
work of a man. There are lots of
things we can do, such as holding
boards in their place while they are
nailed on, and in lathing und in a dozen
different ways." The plirn was sug
gested to the brother and to the moth
er that night, but the brother would
not listen to it for. a moment. The
jfirls were pretty, and not without ad
mirable graces. The brother was
proud of them, and he could not counte
nance anything of the kind. But the
more the girls thought of it the more
determined they were to have a hand
in rebuilding tbe home, and the next
morning they began work, appropr1
ately clad for the undertaking, bright
and early, and no arguments or even
threats served to alter their determina
tion. V
During the first few days the novel
ty of the scene attracted considerable
attention, but in time the novelty wore
i.ft and the good work went forward
in a most satisfactory manner to all
concerned. The rougher work was
looked after by the brother, with the
occasional help of a neighbor or some
curious person who chanced to visit
tbe scene of operations.
The girls occupied their time most
faithfully in nailing jpn the siding, in
lathing and in doing .the many neces
sary things to be done in and about
the building, guided and directed by
the brother, who had had some ex
perience in carpenter work and in the
building of small houses. The girls
did not confine themselves to the car
penter work alone. They assisled in
the brick work, the ehinYney and in
plastering, and they did practically ull
of the painting, both inside and out,
and before the cold weather appeared
had the satisfaction of seeing the bouse
completed and occupied.
The neighbors say that, owing to
the good taste displayed by the sisters,
It ia the prettiest and coziest little cot
tage in the town. American Builder.
Honrl? Vlaltlnif bj Trained Nnrsea.
A comparatively recent departure in
trained nursing is what is called hour
ly visiting. Until within a year or
two it wa not possible to secure the
services of a trained nurse except by
the day or week. Nevertheless, there
were very many times when a trained
nurse was needed for special duties,
uch os attendance at operations, at
tending to dressings, bandaging, bath
ing and various other duties. To meet
these needs the trained nurses in Chi
cago and other cities arranged several
years ago to go for-so much on hour.
The plan worked well there, and was
finally adopted by trained nurses in
this city. For cases requiring about
six hours the fee is four dollars, for on
attendance of one hour one dollar, for
each successive hour or fraction thereof
50 cents. The nurse can do a great
6al in an hour, and the patients who
are unable to have her services con
stantly have found the new arrange
ment a great convenience. N. Y. Sun.
Not one child die where ten formerly
died from croup. People have learned
tbe value of One Minute Cough Cute
and nselt for every lung and throat
trouble. It tmmedietp'V stops miwhing.
It never fails. Snipee-Kinersly Drug Co.
recovery, by purchasing of as bottle of
Dr. King's New Discivery for Consump
tion, and was so much relieved on taking
first dote, that she slept all night; and
with two tottles, has been absolutely
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lulr."'
Thus writes W. C. Ilamniik & Co., of
Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at
Blakeley A iinnghton's Drng .Store.
Regular sizj 50o and $1.00. Every
bottle guaranteed. 4
For the best results use the Vive
Camera, For sale by the Postoffice
Pharmacy. tf
OF
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
Is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it ia
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the California F10 Svbi p
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
11 the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the California Fig Sirup Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
ssist one in avoiding1 the worthless
imitations manufactured by other pas,
ties. The high standing of the Cali
fornia F1 Svki'p Co. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty,
of the excellence of its remedy. It ia
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acta on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In ordertoget its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company .
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN rKAHCISCO, Cat.
LOriSTlLLE. Kr- XEW TORE. !. T.
SCHOOL MEETING YESTERDAY.
Very Few Attend Clark Gives In Bla
Heport for the Tear.
Surely the interest which Dalles peo
ple take In her public schools cannot be
judged by the number who attend the
various school meetings. We have as
fine schools as can be found in the state,
and a better class directors, officers,
professors and teachers could not be ob
tained. To this latter fact must then be
attributed the success achieved. Tbe
people of tbe district should therefore
encourage them by at least being pres
ent at the meetings called to transact
the business oi the district. Aside from
tbe directors, clerk, and those personal
ly connected with ihcwork, there were
not a half dozen present. There was
the place to hear the reports and If any
objections were to be msde to at once
register them, or forever hold your
peace. It is to be hoed that a greater
interest will be manifested in the elec
tion, which takes placa t ext Monday.
Aside from a resolution being offered
to tender thanks to Hon. John Michell
for the action taken by him iu the late
legislative setelon in regard to investi
gating the affairs relative to the school
money belonging to tbe state, no busi
ness was tranescted other than adopting
tbe following retort of the school year
given by School Clerk C. L. Schmidt :
Whole amount of school funds
in handset clerk at begin
ning of yeiir, March 7,'98. . .$ 521 53
Am't ree'd on dist. tax during
year . 8,393 87
Ain't r- c'u county schoo. fund 4.JSIM 05
' ' state school fund. . l,ol6 40
" " for tuition 507 00
" " from other sources
(bonds and borrowed money) 19. 691 95
Total ain't of receipts $35,023 80
DISBCRREHEKTS.
Am't paid teachers' waves 9,160 00
Int. on borrowed money 1,510 03
Am't paid for repaus during
year 1,110 00
Purchase of school furniture. . 529 69
Paid for fuel 462 25
District clerk service 247 50
Apparatus, globes, charts, etc. 6!'l 38
Janitors 871 50
Paid for building high school. 19,376 20
Insurance 373 70
All other school purposes 690 00
Total $34,922 15
Cash on hand be, school
year 1899 101 65
GINCRAL STATISTICS.
Liabilities of districts.
Bonded money $20,000 00
Notes 5,900 00
Outstanding warrants 3,375 00
Total ...$20,275 00
Estimated value school houses
and ground 70,000 00
Furniture 6,000 00
Apparatus, etc 2,600 00
Am't Insurance on school
houses 23,000 00
Average for male teachers per
month 130 00
Average lor female teachers. . 63 (10
9
No. months taughtduring year
bo. resident persons between
4 and 20 years twlonzing to
this district at this date
Males , 728
Females "4ti
Total..... 1474
No. resident, opllr enrolled 10o7
Average dailv atter.danc 066
lie rooleil the Burnn. .
x-tors told Renick Hamilton, of
V. eflerson, O., after suffering 18
mooi. from Rectaf Fistula, he would
die unless a cosily operation was per
forined ; hut he cured himself viith five
boxes of Bncklen's ArnlcA Salve, the
surest Pile cure on Karth, and the bed
Salve in the World. 25 cents a box. Sold
by Blakeley A Houghton Druggists. 4
DeWitt's Little Garly RUtrs,
The Ijmuua IIMIe oil I.
HOSPITAL REMINISCENCE.
I n Taraea Onl That Corp. Finn Was
Sot So Dead He Hai
Sappoeed to Be.
"There was a case of sickness came
under my cure." says Dr. Doherty. in
Denioresfs Magazine, "that had u very
bright ending. It was" that of Corporal
Finn, of the Ninth Massachusetts. He
had been reported dead and buried in
Santiago, but. as a matter of fact, te
was alive at Montauk and doing well In
the hands of one of my associates.
"1 was in my ttnt one afternoon when
a vour.g man came forward politely
and asked me if I could give him the de
tails of his brother's death; the came,
he said, was Corporal Finn.
" 'Why.' said I, 'Corporal Finn is not
dead at all.'
'"I beg. your pardon,' he answered,
but Corporal Finn certainly is dead.
1 aimply wish to get the fact about
him for our family.'
'I don't see how he can be dead,'
said I, 'when I saw him drinking a bot
tle of ginger ale not half an hour ago.
" 'That could not have been my
brother, madam, for my brother died
at Santiago." Tbe newspaper printed
it.' ,
" 'Come with me, and you can judge
for yourself,' I said, and led him to my
ward.
"And we had hardly passed Into the
tent when a voice called out: "Hello.
Jack,' and there was the corporal sit
ting bp against his pillow, as pleased as
could be to see his brother. And the
brother promptly fainted away. We
bad a lively time with him for an hour
or so, but it was all right finally, and
in a couple of days they started home
together."
A MEDDLING PH0N0GBAPH.
How the Nolay Machine Spoiled a
Profitable Sale for a Phila
delphia Jeweler.
The board of health is the recipient
of marry queer.complainte, but the one
it received the other day from a" dis
gusted and nervously prostrated jew
eler of Kighth street is entitled to
prominence in a class by itself, says the
Philadelphia Becord.
It seems that the jewelry store is lo
cated next door to a phonograph estab
lishment that has for the purpose of at
tracting passers-by 11 phonograph go
ing all day long. All kinds of tunes and
alleged witty sayings are squeaked
forth from early in the morning until
late at night in peculiarly penetrating
and nerve destroying tones. At first
the machine efforts at wit amused the
jeweler, and he used to laugh heartily
at the comicalities, but these were re
peated with such deadly persistence
that they began to pall, and from be
ing amused the tradesman grew into a
negative desperado.
One day the climax was reached when
a customer, who looked like "ready
money," came in to buy a diamond ring.
For some reason the machine next door
was quiet for awhile, and the jeweler
was just on tbe point of closing a high
ly profitable sale when the shrill voice
of the phonograph began to sing "Get
Your Money's Worih." The amazed
customer hesitated, and finally told the
jeweler he would call another day. This
incident was the last straw, and the
board of health will look into the matter.
OUR PRESIDENTS.
The Outlay on Oar Chief Eiecntl re Is
Much Lcaa Than That In
Any Other Katloa.
It costs the people of the United States
I114.6C5 a year fcj a chief executive.
His salary is $30,000 and "found," as
cvr western neighbors say. The presi
dent's finding is rather comprehensive,
covering about every possible require
ment of a family. His private secre
tary, the clerks, doorkeepers, messen
gers and steward and three other serv
ants cost us $33,8C5 a year. Then there
is a contingent fund of $9,000 a year
which the president may use according
to his discretion.
In furniture and repairs to the white
house the sum of $16,000 more, to be
used by the direction of the president,
is provided by the nation, and is always
expended. For fuel alone $3,000 is al
lowed, and for necessary repairs to the
greenhouse these is $4,000.
Altogether the presidential "finding"
annually amounts to the snug sum of
$M,8C5, nearly $15,000 a year more than
his salary. The two aggregate $114.
805. This Is on imposing aggregate,
but it is small compared with other
p-esidents. The president of the French
republic receives os salary $120,000 a
year. $3S,40 for contingent purposes
and a hnr.dscrr.e house, rent free. So we
get our president rather cheaply, aft
er all.
Infortunit 1 Mlaapprrhecslon.
A story of Lord BusseM of Killowen.
as told b llimvpif -Vis nihil .!,
shows how risky' a thing it may De.
after all. for n prisoner to speak in his
own defense. One such, who seemed
to be really n-nkir.g out his innocence,
the lord chief justice, who had missed
a mumbled word. Interrupted with the
ijurMiun: "wijai did you say? w lint
was your last sentence?" "Three
months, my lord." said the crestfnllen
prisoner-pleader. It is hardly nrcea
sary to add thnt the lord chief justice
forgot his admission, or rcrueinbered
it only In the prisoner's favor, when
that particular sentence hud to le
pasted. L
K.lRnclnai Army Doge.
The German army dogs ore so trained
that when they find a dead body they
set up a prolonged howling. If no one
comes they take the dead man's cap or
some small article, and with this in
their teeth go on a hunt for th?ir train
er, whom they lend to the spot. If the
man is wounded he fives ..; rnp to tne
dog. nr.d t'.ie satr.e object is accomplished.
Removal Notice.
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Wo will move into our new store building on
or about March 15th. ,
Ourstore will be complete in every depart
ment. ' '
We have a complete line of '99 model Colum
bia and Featherstone bicycles at lowest prices.
See our line before purchasing a wheel.
Opposite old stand. .
I
Ghroniele Publishing Co,
The...
We flae"
PRINTERS.
Neat Olork.
Quick UUork.
Reasonable Prices.
The. Dalles, Oregon.
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Wasco Warehouse Compar
Headquarters for Seed Grain of ail kini
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot eii kini
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kiaft
Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, t,?
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendli
tOn FlOUr. ThUFloor is manufactured expressly f or t
W se our goods lower than any bonee in tbe trade, and if you don't tnimt
Ekgist Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats
...Spring Is Coming...
,..nifF'8"GUPING', the blamitb, is prepared to put your tWi
plows and farm implements in proper shane. '
Second and Laughlin Streets,
'Phone 167.
THE DALLES, OREGON,
Rockford "Quick Shot"
! o m... -
Simplicity
Durability
I2-Plata Magazine) Camera
"Turn the lever anl .nr. ... .
another." No plate holders with mU.U.
to draw. No sleeve or changing bag. No
chance to fog plates. No failures.
i.,V ?ZnJLa2 pic'or qn'ck. buy the
era that holds the plates securely after
they are exposed. .No rattling or break,
ing of plates, iiest on earth.
$6.00
$9.00
With one down plate holders.
MsiitifaeturcH under the Cnnley patf-nta Ij the
Rockford Silver Plate Co.,
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anil mil lht.itiK . .
... j i.nni HK'I1II, A I If (111 V
gents to huw you till, "nuu-.k bl.ot."
Quick 8
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