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DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 12, 13E9 THE The Weekly Chronicle. Advertising liaee. Ptr wt O It.ch or In Pally O t two inches sud uu.lor four iuches 1 no O er lour Inches sud uuder twelve inches. . .5 Oir twulve inches 60 Jn. mo o, ,r.:r ",.ILT: B CSSS:.l Over twelve inches 1 00 CUBA WILL BE AXSEXEO. Not by foice will Cuba become a part of the territory of the United State. The operation of natural laws is something not to be denied or reversed. As an intelligent )cop!c, wishing to advance in the world, to secure peaceful conditions and sound prosperity, the Cubans, at some time not distant, will welcome & complete incorporation of their island with this republic. Self-iutetest will decide the matter. Sentimental ism is tunning iis course, and the common sense facts of the situation are developing from month to month. There are in Cuba a number of elements politically antagonistic to each other. Provincial jealousies are threatening. Old race prejudices and feuds must be restrained with a firm hand. Cuba's business relations are mainly and unalterably with this country. In spite of all the burdens imposed by Spain, the bulk of Cuba's foreign commerce was with us. Now that the wall is broken down the currents of trade begin to run free. A great volume of American capital will co to Cuba if the island elect." to remain under our flag. But Ameri can enterprise must necessarily hold back as long as a chance remains that Cuba will choose to be tempo rarily another turbulent Spanish American republic. We are pledged to give Cuba a stable government. By no possibil ity can this be constiued to mean tUat our forces will withdraw entire ly from the island as long as the seeds of civil war are alive. A stable, free government is one con ducted securely and harmoniously by a majority of the electorate, and by a full recognition of the rightful power of majorities. No sovern rnent is stable unless it is able to perform international duties, to pro J.ect life and property, and to defend vitself against outside aggression. Cuba needs the sheltering arm of the United States. It needs the freedom of trade with us that prevails -Auaong our own stales. That can be secured only by annexation. Should the Ibland become a separate nation ality it must face the same tariff regulations as Canada, Jamaica and other foreign, though contiguous regions. Will the Cubans, after a falra consideration of the advantages tit union with this country, vole for what is most dangerous and unprofi table to themselves? It seems in mcrediblc. Annexation with the United States ia a high privilege and one that we are not offering toany people but tbe Cubans. We should not agree to annex Canada except through cautious negotiations, and these, might result in a failure to agree. Cuba stands in a different light. Its status, as far as we are concerned, Is distinct from that of any olher spot on earth. We have given much in life and treasure for its liberation. Its offered cession was refused be cause we had promised its people a choice in their future form of gov ernment, after the island is pacified and the conditions are stable. The promise will be fulfilled. At the same time the fact is clear that the only road to stability leads direct to annexation. To be a part of the United States is unmistakably the destiny of Cuba. The sooner this is naturally consummated the belter. When it is done the island will be the scene of a splendid transforma tion, sociul, political and industrial, with few counterparts in history. G lobe-De mocrat. Carl Schurz is booked to make an address on "Militarism and Democ racy" at the meeting of tbe Ameri can Academy of Political Science in Philadelphia a few days hence. Of courso he will show to his own satis faction, and that of the eighty or ninety other persons in the United States of his way of thinking, that tbe recent army bill and the present camp.iicn la th Philippines mem the subversion of the liberties of this country. The American republic will dou, he will say. sis did the Kowau republic, with ibis differ ence, that it will not last anywhere ne-r as long as that governmental system did. Tbe country baa been li!eui.ig to forebodings of lbi kin.) ever since the end of the last century, when Jefferson's party felt sine that there was a conspiracy among Ham ilton, John Adams and many other of the fathers of tbe republic to establish a monarchy in the United States. Schurz can cot draw a picture of the country's woe in more lurid colors than did some of the Democratic romancers of a hundred years ago. He will have this dis advantage, too, that these kind of ravings have been heard so often that they have lost all power even to amuse anybody. HOLD- YOUR- WHEAT LOGIC. It is disheartening to have to say to the farmer, when his wheat is ready for maiket: If you sell now you will get a fair pi ice, but if you carry your crop for six months you may get less in the end, and be out the cost of the carriage into tbe bargain. Yet so often is this advice demonstrated wise by events that there is little else that can be said. The department of agriculture has tried to help the f aimer out year by year by predicting a light wheat crop. When the grain was threshed the estimate was found to be too low, the crop was heavier than had been predicted and speculative sup port of the maiket slackened. The New York Journal of Com merce has just made an interesting comparison in this matter. Last summer, in speaking of the govern ment report on the condition of wheat on August 1st, the Journal recalled tbe fact that the wheat crop of 1897 was about a third greater than the condition report August 1st promised; that the official figures were probably nearer the fact than they were the year before, but an addition of only 20 per cent to tbe estimate based upon condition Au gust 1st would give 725,000,000 bushels as the probable crop. The crop estimate based upon the con dition report August 1st was G07, 000,000 bushels, and the department of agriculture's final report of the crop was 075,000,000, so that the crop was only a little more than 11 per cent above the estimate based on condition figutes. But for suggest ing an addition for error to the estimates based upon ollicial reports the Journal was taken to task very sharply by a correspondent who re garded anything over 700,000,000 bushels as very much too high. It is interesting now .to compare the figures of the Journal's fault-finding critic with the final figures of the department of agriculture, which for several years have been much too low, though the figures for last year appear so far to be high enough. The critic's figures for the entire crop, of which he was very confident, were 50,000,000 bushels less than tbe department's final report. Some few winter-wheat states, be admitted, had produced a few bushels more than the year befcre; but this was "offset and more by the lesser crops in other states, such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma and the Indian territory." The department's figures show, instead of losses a slight gain ' Jersey, a gain of more than 2,000,000 bushe's in Virginia, and of nearly 4,000,000 in Oklahoma. Instead of the Michigan crop being "possibly 5,000,000 bushels more than last year," the official increase is over 10,000,000 bushels. Instead of Kansas having only 10,000,000 bushels more than tbe year Cefore, the state is officially credited with a gain of close to 17,000,000. Instead of the loss in California being "for more than the increase in Kansas and Michigan," there was a net gain in the three states of over 7,000,000 bushels. Instead of the small gains in a few wintcr-wheat stales being more than offset by the losses in others, the department of agriculture reports the winter wheat of the last crop at 57,000,000 bushels more than that of the year before. This is a very fair illustration of the errors made by persons who are continually Dgurins out to tbe farm er that he should hold his wheat, because "strong statistical positions" will ultimately raise the price. They g've data by states and countiies for all their arguments. But time dem onstrates their mistakes. The farmer has a perfect right to sell his wheat or to hold it. But censure is to be attached to irresponsible advisors of delay in marketing, which is alwsys expensive, ' and frequently unwise. The wheatgrower ought to require au indemnifying bond of every man who wants to "guarantee" him that wheat will be high in the spring. Oregoiiian. The president has not jet decided that he will have lime to make a Western trip, but if he goe as far as the Yellowstone he will come on to Oregon and Washington. Many leading Republicans believe that a trip of this kind would have a good effect on next year's campaign, and especially in Monlana, Idaho and California, where there may be some doubts at to Republican success. It would also brace up Republicans in Oregon and Washington. While the president would not make political speeches along the route, he would give little talks upon the patriotism of the country during the war, and handle the Philippine situation in a way to provoke enthusiasm among the people. Several Western men believe that the president will make the journey. The United States naval supply steamer Solace made the run from Norfolk to Manila, 11,070 knots, in forty-three days, averaging in the open sea a speed of sixteen and one half knots an Lour. It is believed to be the best long distance voyage on record. It Is hoped that the 1,000,000 rations for the destitute just re ceived at Havana on an American steamer will not cause a fresh crisis in the so-called Cuban Assembly. But it is bard to calculate what so mo of tbe Cuban politicians will do. Some of the Italians are riotous because silver is forced upon them. Troubles are apt to accumulate when there is any departure from tbe idea that 100 is equal to 100. KILLED NEAR MORO. F. Kahler Was Itun Oyer Sunday Night anil Killed. The first accident on the Columbia Southern railway occurred Sunday night just before the train reached Moro, when F. Kahler lost his life by being run over. For a number of weeks Mr. Kahler, who was agent for a sewing machine, had made his headquarters at W. A. Johnston's store. Not being very success ful he decided to start out on the road. As be had no means, Mr. Johnston gave him some money and be started out Sat urday morning on foot. It must have been 8 o'clock last night when he reached Grass Valley canyon, this side of Moro, and when crossing tbe trestle saw the train coining. Being an old man he was unable to get out of the way in time and as it was a down grade the train could not be stopped, consequently the unfortunate man was run over. Presumably some one in Moro had seen biui at Johnston's store and this morning he received a message inquiring about Mr. Kahler, Little was known, however, except that he had no relatives here, and only a son sots place in the East. He was a man about 65 years of age. apparently having no ono to care for him, and one whom fate had not dealt kindly with. His remains will be buried at Moro. Fall or the Legal Fraternity. A number of Dalles "attorneys left Saturday night to attend court at Con don today, among whom were Judge Bradshaw, Dist. Atty. Jayne, W. H. Wileou, H. 8. Wilson and E. B. Dufur. Reaching Arlington they remained over night, and yesterday morning started out for Condon. Messrs. Jayne and Pufur had seats in the stage; while Judge BradBhaw, W. If. Wilson and If. S. Wilson, accompanied by a Mr. Weir, of Arlington, occupied a hack which followed the stage. About the time they arrived at Dannenan's where passengers stop for dinner, probably on account of being so heavily laden with weighty legal wisdom, tbe hack broke down, causing the horses to rnn away and tbe rig to turn over, duaiping the entire load, with the diiver, to the ground. Fortunately The Dalles legal lights lit lightly and escaped wltb no injury whatever, but Mr. Weir was seriously Injured, to just what extent, however, we have not yet learned. This morning Mrs. Jayne received a letter from her husband giving an account of the accident, and telling her to asiure the ladiei mboee husbands were in the hack that they were all right. Were it a j kmj matter much uiiiM l said concerning the caue which led op to I he case in hnd; a jury be ap pointed to investigate, etc.; hut certain ly it wi too serious an affair and too narrow an escape to aJmit of any j k iiK cjneerning it. Saturday Daily. II. R. Biue is a visitor from Wapinitia. A. E. Like Is iu the city todiy frjm Moro. If. Glenn returned frjui PjrtUui last night. W. E. Woodcock tnie ia from Waiuic yesterday. Mrs. Julia Thoiun left this morning to vuit in Portlaul. B. F' Allen, Prineville's banker, caiue up fruiu Portland last night. L. E. Morse and Win. R.tnkin are visitors from White Saluiju. A. J. Swift and daughter, and W. II McAtee are in the city from Wauiic. Cbas. W. Wallace is in from Antelope visiting bis sister, Mrs. Morgan. R. B. Sinnott returned last night from a visit in the Willamette valley. Miss Lillian Shelton, of the Chboniclk force, left this morning for a short slay in Portland. Jas. Blakeney came up on the evening train yesterday, tie will return to fort land Monday. Dr. C. Gertrude French came np from Portland on last evening's train, and will remain over Sunday. Thus. Wood, who has been in Port land for some weeks having his eyes doctored, returned home last night. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Heppner ar rived in tbe city laBt night from Port land, and w ill spend a few days visiting relatives. We understand that President Mohler and Manager Campbell, of theO. R. A N. passed through the city last night on their way to New York City. A. E. Hammond, chief engineer of the road now in course of construction on tbe Washington side, passed through on his way to Portland yesterday. Alfred Huot, who is a stndent at the Business College in Portland, came up from Portland last night and left this afternoon to spend Sunday at home on 8-Mile. Monday's Dally. Truman Butler made a business, trip to Goldendale today. B. F. Laughlin has returned from a business trip to Antelope. Will Whelan is doing the city today in the interest of his company. Mrs. S. Bolton and son returned on the stage today from Goldendale. Larry Lakin, representing the Rosen-feld-Sniith cjmpany, is in the city today. Ray Logan returned to Portland this morning, where he will resume bis studies in the medical college. Carl Williams came np from Portland Saturday and spent ' Sunday with rela tives here, returning this morning. Miss Mamie Smith, who has been the guest of Mrs. Geisendorfler for the past week, left this morning for her borne in Los Angeles. Rev. Hoadley, 'who occupied the pulpit of (be Methodist church yester day, returned to his duties at the Port laud University today, Frank Wood, who has spent the week since the death of bis mother with the family at home, returned to Portland today to resume his studies iu tbe busi ness college. Tuesday Daily. C. Mell is over from Centerville to day. J. II. Smith is a visitor from Grass Valley. A. L. Bunnell came over from Center ville yes erday. Miss Grace Glenn left for Portland on this morning's boat. Mr. and Mrs. David Fulton were in tbe city yesterday from Biggs. Max Lueddeman, editor and publisher of the Antelope Uerakl, is in from that little berg. Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Brock, of Wasco, spent yesterday with the family of J. M. Patterson. Alfred Huott returned to Portland to day to resume his studies in the Port land Business College. Hon. and Mrs. John Fulton came down from Biggs yesterday, and at tended the theater last evening. C. L. Daggett returned on the boat last night from Portland. He will leave for Alaska the latter part of the week. Ensign Evans and Cunt In Tlelm nt the Salvation Army, will leav.i this even ing Kir nana nana. During the Htter's stay here she has won manv friends, and is an exception to the rule govern ing the members ot the Armv, being a splendid singer. BOKN. In Dufur, Friday, April 7, 1800, to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Douglas, of the Dufur Dispatch, a daughter. We congratulate the Dispatch on the new typo. Concerning the Death of W. I. .tunes. At a regular meeting of Jas. W, Nesmith Post No. 32. DeDartmei.t of Oregon, held on April 8th, 1899, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Betolved, That we, tbe members of this post, in the death of our comrade, W. D. Jones, have suffered the loss of one of oar most esteemed members, endeaied to as by many years of asso ciation in our order. We have lost a good friend, a true comrade, and one that was a gailant soldier. The public baa lost a useful and nprlght citizen, and his family a member whose place (", by rwr Mti I. E. Browning, of Pueblo. Col., says: "About two yean ago I was very tick with blood poisoning, caused by an abscess tUat had not reoelved proper treatment. The disease for a time settled in my set In. Ham wuBiu, iuivuh ngtiuy. welling In my feet and ankles made walking im possible. After considerable treatment, my physician brought me a box of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. " You need a tonlo," he said. UUS " In less than a week I noticed a great ImproTement. Boon my rheumatism was gone, I grew stronger each day and now am In the best of health. (81gnedJ "Mrs. L. K. Buownino." The genuine package always bears the full nime Sold bv all druddists or sent direct by the. Dr. " In less than a week I noticed Williams Medicine Co., 5chenectidy,N.Y.. 5oper,box can never re filled. To his family we tender our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. Resolved, That we, the members of this post, judging from all the Informa tion we have had, have reason to think the action of the coroner, s jury in tbe case of Comrade W. D. Jones, recently killfd near Antelope in Wa?co county, did not fully explain the circumstances of the tragedy.; and we hereby requert that the proper authorities investigate all the facts leading up to and endinir in tbe death of the saidW. D. Jones that full justice may be done. We direct that these resolutions be published in the county papers, and that a copy be sent to the family of our late comrade. J. U. Mkinh, Post Adjutant. VAUNTED FRENCH TITLES. Some of Them Arc Not Worth the Price of the Cards they Are Printed On. The Itevue des Kevues has been late ly occupied in showing that the titles promenaded by the members of the Jockey club of the Pommes de Terre, of the I'nion and of the Hue Itoyaleare not worth the cards on which they are printed; that in France to-duy there does not exist a single solitary prince, duke or marquis possessed of an au thentic title. The allegation Is inter esting, particularly so in view of tlit fact that if untrue the collectible dam ages would be heavy. The Knnbourg Saint-Germain, the mythical home of this mythical aristocracy, bus not, how ever, demeaned itself with anything &o uncivil as civil proceedings, lint the (jaulois, its accredited orgnn, has re plied that the allegation is unpatriotic, und that for the delightful reason that it is calculated to throw a scare into the hearts of American girls, who, be ing heavy consumers, have largely in creased the national wealth. The argument has not appealed to M. Francesque Sarcey. "Should it oc cur," lie says; "should the hour come when our rprigs of nobility are no long er bought by exotic quulls, I for one would not weep for grief." M. Sarcey adds: "The idle descendant of a Cru sader is a sucking pig. The female Vankee is a peacock. What good can such a couple work? There may have been unions between them that have not turned out badly, yet in that case the parties have been more lucky than wise." M. Sarcey concludes: "I know of nothing less estimable than these bargains, which are less contracts of marriage than bills of sale."- CoIIivr'a Weekly. Kitty Wllchri now. Great Yarmouth, in England, has the narrowest streeta in the world. They are called rows, and are merely nar row passageways between buildings. There are 45 of them In all. stretching in the aggregate more than seven miles in length. The narrowest of them Is called "Kitly Witches" row. The en trance to it Is but 29 Inches in width, and the other end spans 5(5 inches, peo ple living across from each other can easily shake hands across the interven ing space. One. reason given iir 1 Mr ir construction is that in case of invas ion, these narrow lanes would prove invaluable as means of defense. An other reason suggested Is thnt the high tides might flow through these streets as outlets. fJolden Days. For frost bites, burns, Indolent sores, ecsema, skin disease, and especially Piles, De .Vitt's Witch Ilanel Halve stands first and best. Look out for dis honest people who try to imitate and counlerfett it. If. their endorsement of a good article. Worthless goods are not Imitated. Oet De Witt'a Witch Hszel Silve. Knlpes-Kinersly Drug Co. Aek your jrocer for Clarke A Falk's pure concentrated flavoring citracls. tf rtopt f Sick if Th strongest desire of the sick is to get well. No. bod in good health can realize the intensity of this longing. It i so strong that unle. relief comes it turns to hope lessness and hopeleuneu Kills. Certainly no one -can &f ford to neglect & remedy that brings hope to the hope less, strength to the weak, health to tne sick; & remedy that, like Dr. Williamy Pink Pills for Pale People , dives absolute proof that it has. curedevery form of disease, it is advertised to cure You can obtain the proof upon application, stating your trouble and giving your address No sufferer from any disorder 1 of the blood or nerves should fail to write us. iuu luuuiuinawry rneumausro. a great ImproTement. Typical Heroism. It Is true that the preparedness for war on the part of the Spaniards wat greater in proportion to the strength ct the two nations than the prepare) nets of the United States. In cas where we actually had a stronger arma ment, the great disproportion of loss and the comparative Ineffectiveness ol the Spanish arms of course redound to the credit of this country. The strength of America being, however, so pre ponderant, and on some occasions our armament being so much more power ful, it is fortunnte that there were oc casions for many heroic acts on the p.trt of Americans that were in the n.iture of ''forlorn hopes." A mong tihe the mos't conspicuous is the case of the crew of the Merrimac. Though the immediate object of the s-inking of the collier was not "forplished, no evfnt of the war afforded greater proof of i he high morale of the entire navy, oflicfrs ar.d men alike. The desire of the offi cers and seamen to participate in what must have looked like on inevitable jae r'fice of limb or life Is not the least interesting, nnd, indeed, pathetic part ct Lieut. Hobson's thrilling narrative The fact that so many stocd ready to engage in the erilons duty, while it does not take a single leaf from Ihe hurels of 1hos who actually took part in the maneuver, makes the heroism o! the officer and crew of the Merrimac significantly typical. Century. 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