THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. SATURDAY. AUGUST 12 1899.
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COLUMBIA RIVER BO LS VARY.
The commission which was author
ized by the stales of Oregon and
Washington to determine the state
boundary has commenced its labors,
says the Kevicw. "The matter ahich
it has to determir.e and report upon
to the legislatures of the two states is
an important one and should have
been settled long ago. Wnile the
Columbia river is supposed to sepa
rate Oregon and Washington at least
from AVaiiuIa west, the exact line of
tlemarkation has never been laid
down or definitely agreed upon.
This lack of a definite boundary
has resulted in many complications
us to the rights, titles ar.d interests
in tide lands, and a great dtal of
litigation would be inevitable so
long as the matter remains un
adjusted. The question of police
jurisdiction has been one sadly in
volved for many years. The fishing
industry has grown to enonnous
proportions and the opportunities for
a clash of authorities Lave increased
with time. There have been differ
ences as to the territorial extent of
ihe authority of the fish commission
ers from esch state, and out of these
have grown conflicts as to collecting
licenses and the general enforcement
of Cshing laws which the two states
have never been able to make uni
form. "The settlement of the exact bound
ary lire will so clear up matters as
to prevent many troubles arising in
the future. The Columbia has foi
years been an outlet for Oregon
people anJ Oregon produce. Its
river transportation lines were origi
nally Oregon corporations. The
early cannery men were from Orezcn
and their business is now done with
the Oregon metropolis. Oregon,
therefore, has not unnaturally re
garded the Columbia as an Oregon
river. As a matter of fact it is not
It is hilf Oregon and half Washing
ton and it ought to be determined
where the boundary line is before
the Oregonians get the idea deep
rooted thnt by lapse of time they
have acquired an easement over the
entire stream."
Who ever thought of the Columbia
belonging to any one but Oregonians.
We didn't. We even speak of it as
the "Oregon."
"THE CHILD OF THE NATION."
Miss Julia Dent Grant, the daugh
ter of General Fred Grant, the son
of Ulysses S. Grant, is to marry a
continental prince of Polish extrac
tion. The European press in speak
ing of the approaching nuptials are
wont to refer to Miss Grant by the
would-be felicitous term of 'the
child of the nation." Of course this
is all sentimental word play, but if it
is to be indulged in why not do it
with some effort to observe the fit
ness of things?
There Is no particular reason why
MibS Julia Dent Grant should be
styled the child of the nation, si s
the Spokesman Review. When
her aunt Nellie married Algernon
Sartons, in 1B73, some of tbe foreign
papers pave the bride a similar title
and, as these fanciful notions go, it
was perhaps not out of place. She
was the daughter of the piesidcnt,
the biggest warrior this country has
produced.
This fiction does not descend
through families, however. It docs
not appear that Colonel Fred has
ever done anything to warrant his
daughter beinc called the child cf
tie nation. When he was twelve
years of ago he rode into Jackson,
Miss., at the head of the federal
army, but that was not an ac
complishment which should permit of
titles being passed down through .bis
descendants. Tbe present General
Grant is a good natured, honest,
heavy, fair-minded, dull, respectable,
logy and uninteresting individual,
who hsa left no imprint on American
Listory and who would have dropped
out of sight lone go had be not
been the sod of bis fsther.
Now, Miss Julia Dent Grant is a
tery estirxable young woman, but
she is not the child of the nation.
The nation is not going to allow its
child to marry a foreigner, how
ever worthy he may be. If wc are
to have a child of the nation why
; not have one deervius of the title?
If the nation is to have a girl all its
own, why not pick out one like
Helen Gould? When Julia Dent
Grant was entertaitirg people at the
legation in Vienna, Helen Gould was
entertaining the poor little ragged
outcasts of New York. When Julia
Dent Grant was loitering in Hamburg
with Mrs. Potter Palmer, Helen
Gould was putting free beds for the
sick poor into the New York hos
pitals. When Julia Dent Grant was
riding in Kotten Row in London,
Helen Gould was giving the United
States government cash for the re
lief of suffering soldiers at the front.
When Julia Dent Grant was leading
a german at Newport, Helen Gould
was sending cots for invalid volun
teers at Montauk. When Julia Dent
Grant was arranging the preliminaries
for a foreign matrimonial alliance,
Helen Gould with her own bands
was dealing out hot coffee to frozen
firemen who had been fighting fire at
the Windsor hotel.
That is the sort of girl Helen Gould
is. If we are goicg to have a child
of the cation, who in al! the nation
will not say that Helen is the sort of
a child we want? If we are' to talk
about our child then "our Helen" is
the child we want to talk about.
CRITICISING OTIS.
Tiaccy E. Inman, of Colfux, a
recent member of the volunteer
signal corps, places the same estimate
on General Otis that a good many
others have given to the public since
their return from the Philippines,
says the Spokesman-Review. Mr.
Inman was in a good position to
observe, but it may be that be is too
severe. It is a fact that whether in
praise or condemnation, the judg
ment of a private or of a minor
officer on the military worth of the
commauder of the nrmy corps is not
tbe best in the world. If be has
been poorly fed, the private is a
competent judge, but, without ex
ception, not a complaint as to the
rations has been made.
The grumbling of the privates that
Otis did not give them enough fight
ing, that if left to rush on by them
selves they cou'd have speedily
captured Aguinaldo, is a most
healthy sign, and not one for the
American Tagals to gloat over.
There has never yet been a good
soldier wbo did not grumble be
cause the officers held him aud his
fellows in leash. The veterans of
the late civil war well remember
how they laid down plans of cam
paigns, gloried in the commanders'
good judgment when they hit . it
right, and condemned him as an old
dunce when an opposite policy was
pursued. Men who weie at first an
object of hatred after a little ac
quainlarce became the heroes of the
men in ranks.
This war has simply developed the
same traits. take the gallant
Colonel Stotsenburg, killed at the
head of the Nebraskans at Quingia.
At first bis men detested him, the
hatred was so interne that they had
tbe Nebraska legislature pass a reso
lution demanding bis removal from
command. Yet in a very short space
of time they grew to realize the
worth of the man as a soldier and
commander, and before action was
taken on the legislature's resolution
they bad it withdrawn.
MORE SAVINGS.
It has often been said that a trust
worthy index of industrial conditions
is the balance sheet of the savings
brinks. If times are bard the deposits
fall off; if times are good they in
crease. When more money is being
deposited thsn is being drawn out it
is safe to atsuone that working peop'e
are generally employed, and that
they are earning enough to enable
tbem to put something aside for the
future.
A report has just been made public
which gives the condition of the
savings banks of New York. It
shows that since tbe first of tbe year
there have been deposited with these
institutions 20,0X000 in excess of
the amount withdrawn. There was
not a bank which did not exhibit a
remarkably healthy incrca;-e in de
posits. And there is nothing in tbe
experience ot New York which
differs from the experience of the
whole country.
Nothing is given cut concerning
tbe relations between tbe O. U. fc N.
and the Northern Pacific, says the
Oregonian. Both parties maintain
silence, and a great deal of it. One
thing, ho ever, is certain: Tbe O.
R. & N. will build a line into the
Ncz Perces country. Whether the
Northern Pacific will build down
the Columbia, or whether there will
be trackage arrangements, whether,
in short, there is to be war or peace,
is a secret that must await develop
ments. So great an issue is not
likely to be settled in a day. But
what we do know is that the Oieeon
road will not give up any part of its
position in vhe Columbia basin.
Hence it will build into the Nez
Perces country.
A political labor party is being
started in New York. According to
the speeches made at its organiza
tion it will not, as Senator Plummer
siys, start at Omaha and end in
oblivion. It will start at Ner York
and end in jail.
The Filipinos want seven millions
for the Spanish prisoners they bold.
This is a pretty large sura, consider
ing that it is nearly one-third of
what we paid Spain for all the
islands, with all the Filipinos thrown
in.
Committee of Reception Appointed.
At Ihe meeting of the volunteer re
ception committee last evening C. F.
Stephens reported that about $206 had
been collected from the citizens la de
fray the expenses, the response being
hearty and ail teeming to enter into the
spirit which the occasion prompts.
A committee of reception was ap
pointed to meet them at the Cascades as
follows: Mayor Kuck, Hon. M. A.
Moody, J-. M. Patterson, G. C. Blakeley,
C. E. Stephens, Judge Mays, L. E,
Crowe, J. F. Hampshire, J. A. Doulhlt,
Mrs. T. S. Lang, Mrs. O. U. Blnkeley,
Mrs. G. E. Sanderg, Mrs. J. A. Mc
Arthur, Misses A. Lang, Elizabeth
Bjnn, Louise Iiuch, Minnie Goe;er and
Minnie Lay.
A letter was read from Prof. Birfe'd
in answer to a request to furnish music,
saying that he would be on hand and
furnish tho beet music available. A
floor committee was appointed as fol
lows: ' C. L. Phillips, flior manager, as
sisted by JamesSmith, J. F. Hampshire,
S. Nutting, Ciias. FraDk, Jr., Henry
Naele, Jos. btadeiman, Jr., Chas.
Burchtorf, F, W. Wilson and James
Fisher, Jr.
While these committees have been
appointed, each one is expected to ap
point himself a committee of one to see
that the boys have the best time pos
sible. Now is the time to show them
how much we appreciate their service.
Kate for O. A. 17. Encamrment.
For the G. A. K. National encamp
ment at Philadelpbip, Pa., to be held
Sept. 4tt-9th the O. It. A N. Co. will
make a round trip rate from The Dalles
of 88.85, tickets on sale August 29th
and 30th only. Tickets will be good for
return passage nntil Oct. 31st, stop-overs
being allowed west of the Missouri river.
The tickets between Philadelphia and
Chicago will not be good for return pas
sage after Sept. 12th, except that ar
rangement ran be made at Philadelphia
between the dates of Sept. 5th 9th upon
the payment of 50 cents and deposit of
ticket with agent at Philadelphia to have
the ticket between Philadelphia and
Chicago extended to Sept. 30th. Call
on Jas. Ireland, Agent, Tbe Dalles, for
further information. au,815d
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did me
more good than all blood medicines and
other pills," writes Geo. II. Jacobs, of
Thompson, Conn. Prompt, pleaeant,
never gripe, they cure constipation,
arouse the torpid liver to action and
give you clean blood, steady nerves,
clear brain and a healthy appetite.
Butler Drug Co.
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Get it of your druggmt or aend 10 cents to
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ever since a boy, and I never hoped for
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Ely's Cream Balm ia the acknowledged
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$ Anti
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DEATH'S SENSATION.
Tom Scott Kntrrs tha "Valley of the
Shadow" and Comes Back
Again.
One cf Ihe uioEt peculiar experiences
ever recorded was that of Tom Scott, an
aged citizen cf this place, says the East
Oregonian. Mr. Scott is 79 years old,
and has lived in this region for 49 years.
He has been tick with a complication of
heart and stomach troubles, and under
constant watchfulness for many days.
Mr. R. M. O'Brien has been one of the
watchers, and he relates tbe story, which
will appeal to everyone as remarkable.
Mr. Sco'.t was gradually sinking, and
two mornings ago at a few minutes alter
midnight made up his mind that be was
dying. He resigned himself to his fate,
and settled himself to receive the sum
mons to travel to that mysterious realm
from which one is supposed never to re
turn. To all intents and purposes, he
did actually travel part of the way to
ward thai realm, and literally, in the
words of the author of Thanatopsis,
"wrapped the drapery of his couch
about him, and lie down to pleasant
dreams."
His feet and hands gradually grew
colder, and for a time there was a com
plete cessation of animation. His pulse
ceased to beat, indicating that the heart
had given up its function. The cold
ness of feet and hands crept npwards,
until there was left not a sign that life
remained within the body. He was
liiveu up for dead.
But, Death, which apparently bad
decided to claim this aged traveler along
life's roadway, altered his plans, and
once again life began to appear in the
wasted body, and in a few hours Mr.
Scott was in better health than he had
enjoyed lor several weeks, lie arose
from the large chair in which his heart
trouble had compelled him to remain,
instead of a bed, and went about the
house in his usual manner. In speak
ing of the experience, Mr. Scott said :
"In a sense, I have died, and gone
through all the sensations of death. Of
course, I was not dead. But I firmly
believe I experienced every feeling of
one who really dies. And, now I must
pass through these experiences again,
for I must die very soon. Having had
this experience, I now know exactly
what it is to die, and when the time
cou.es for me really to die, I know just
what to look forv ard to."
THE FIRST TO RETURN.
George Darnr Oot Hnm Lt Night Is
Mot Takes With the lelande.
Thursday's Dally.
The first cf our soldier boys to return
is George Dnfur, who came op on last
night's train, having come from San
FranciEco with what is termed by the
Oregonian as the advance guard. This
was composed of about 400, mostly boys
who belong to the valley towns and wbo
got oft at their various homes. Among
them were three Dalles boys beside
George. Tbey were John Cooper, F. B.
Frisdley and Will Norman. The latter
will go to (bis parents who now live in
Southern Oregon and the other two will
return with the boys Saturday. A
young man by the name of Roberion
came up to Hood River last night.
Georje says that the boys looked at It
from the standpoint that they would
save but about 50 cents in fare by wait
ing for the special train, and they were
extremely anxious to reach home, so
having nothing to keep them in 'Frisco
they lit ont.
The Oregonian estimates that aSout
800 will reacb Portland this evening;
but In this (as in many other things)
she will be disappointed, for at most it
Is thought there will be but 600, sine
ei motor
Wndmills.
We have lately taken the ajency for the Aermo
ter Windmill, and carry a stork on hand.
We a! so carry a complete stock stock of Deep and
Shallow Well Pumps, well as Pitcher Spout and
Spray Puuips. See us before buying elsewhere.
The Aermotor Mill is considered the best ma
chine on Ihe market. Call and see it.
THE DEMMING
Freezing Windmill Force
This pump has bseri nerfee'ei to meet the requirements of the principal Wind
mill manufacturers in the United States, for a better Windmill Force Pomp, with
thres way valve, than hid heretofore been produrwd. It has become the leading Anti
Friesing throw way pump, and is accepted by Windmill manufacturers and den'eri
generally, as the best three way Windmill Force Parr.p on the market. Tha Union
Klbow Coupling for connecting to the underground discharge pipe ii of Brass, and
on be turned to suit the direction of the pipe. The air chamber pipe Is two in.4o. ;
diameter, which insures ease of operetion and a steady flow of water. Tbe Hose Coon. A
linn on tbe spout also itdda to the convenience of this pump. f
& BENTON,
Solo agents for
Wasco County,
the arrival of so many yesterday.
The reporter questioned as to how
many Dalles boys mould return Satur
day and he informed ns that Bartell had
eaiJ there would ba but about twenty
three. Several had returned previously.
Two Guy Saunders aud W. E. Lee were
Eastern bnya who enlisted here, and re
turned to their homes ; tuoare numbered
among those who are row "uuder the
sod and the dew," and when all is told
but thirty at the very most will be left
to receive their welcome home.
In regard to mustering out at San
Francisco, George says the boys cannot
be blamed. While it was a quesiinn of
finances to a certain extent, that was
not so much considered as was the fact
of taking advantages of the tiret oppor
tunity to reach land and remain there.
After a month on board transports,
which at best are not desirable, aud
when considering that with the slow
progress made by them it would neces
sitate almost a week longeron tbe water,
they were unanimously in favor of
'Frisco. At the same time they regret
that such disappointment was occasioned
in their own state.
While on the islands George was em
ployed on the non-commissioned staff as
stenographer for Gen. Hughes, although
occasionally as an opportunity presented
itself he would shoulder bis musket and
join tbe boys in the fray. Two orderlies
from the office where he was employed
was brought back corpses, having seized
an opportunity to escape office duty for
the field.
While having the satisfnetion of
discharging duty well, and obtaining
an experience which he would not have
foregone, he is not in love with the is
lands and refused a splendid position
there, preferrina to be "home again."
W ho Told Ului?
Consistency would certainly not be a
synonym for Astorian, the leading paper
of Astoria, which in yesterday's issl.e
contains two notices which do not exact
ly "gibe." In the first place it says:
"The A. A C. train from Portland came
in yesterday with the standing-room-only
tigo depicted in the face of tbe
conductor. Ihe txodus is r.ow heavy
from the inland towns, the well-to-do
people prefering Astoria and tbe sea
shore resorts to the hot ind stifling
atmosphere which everywhere prevails
beyond tbe reach of the ocean breezes."
Wonder who told the reporter about
the "hot and stifling atmosphere"
which prevails outside of Astoria. Evi
dently he has not heard of how onr
people in The Dalles are'we arine; winter
clothing and sleeping nnder blankets.
While for a time we did "enjoy" a few
days when it was too warm to b reel
comfortable, no doubt tljer were prefer-
uie 10 Astoria's "dank and chilling"
atmosphere, which is referred to in
another paragraph in the same paper,
tiiosiy: "The weather took an
erratic turn yesterday, shifting from
balmy winds and sznre skies to a drnk
and chilling aimoiphere that tent
pedestrians to cover."
Ilurm Library Car.
Commencing Anguet 10th a boffet
library car will be placed in tervice he.
tween Chicago and Portland, Or., on
trains Nos. 1 and 2. This car has a
spacious smoking saloon furnished with
easy chairs, writing desks, a well selected
library of standard and DODular books.
guidebooks and enrrent periodicals, a
well stocked buffet, a barber shop and
an apartment for baggage. Thrnimh
dining car service will be Inaugurated on
mat data between Portland and Chicago,
Dom via Granger and Oaden. New
chair cars of the latest pattern and new
baggage and mall cars are to be added to
ill
Pumps. !
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The Dalles, Or. t
the present through service of Pa!liU
palace aud Pullman tourist ileepw
which have recently been placed in w
vice, when the entire train wiil bsteiti.
buled, thus making trains Xo. 1 md;
equal, if not superior to many ol the
widely advertised limited trains in the
East. augS-13d
The Dalles. Porllail ail istoj
Navigation Co.'
strs. KeguTator S Da!!es City
Daily (except Ruiidav) bt tween
The Dalles,
Hood River,
Cascade Locks,
Vancouver
and Portlaai
Touching at way noin on both lida oltie
Columbia river.
Both of the above steamers have been rtMtt.
nnil are In excellent hHpc (or the nennon ol m.
The Keculator l.tna will endinvorlo fire
patrons tbe best service possible.
For Comfort, Keonony and ,','"'
travel by tbe steamers of The Brfolsior
l-lne.
The above steamers leave The Dalles itM
and i'ortlmul rt a. m., and arrive l ""
lion in amjilti time Iuroutis.init trains.
Portland Office. rue PalleiOBw
Oak St. Dots. Court strecl
W. C. Allaway,
General MtaL
PLEASE LOOK HERE.
WM. MICHELL,
and Emklmer.
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slve scat ol learnlns lor IhHr """",,, ol
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tbe most healthy on the I'ar-IIHj '"I- .
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The Arsdrmv Is Incorporated and auinui
the Hlsle to confer Academic honors. ,,A
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