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THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 30 1893. The Weekly Ghroniele. Adrtuiu( Kata. Serine O talhrh or Icm In Daily II M O ar two Inclu ud uwtor four lnchoa. . I i O 'ex lour Inehe ud uuder-twelve lncnes . T 0 r twelve iuchua W DkllT AMD WIIKLT. da Inch or per Inch 12 W Over one Inch and under four Inchct w Aer lour luhw ol uudcr twelve liichei.. 1 f Over twelve lncbea 00 THE FALL ELECT10XS. In the six states in which there are to be elections for governor the campaigns are well under way. These states are Massachusetts, Iowa, Mis sissippi, Maryland, Kentucky and Ohio. It is safe to say that Massa chusetts and Iowa will go Republican and that Mississippi will go Demo cratic, says the Spokesraan-Ueview. Maryland Las ordinarily been Demo cratic, but at the last election went Republican, and members of that party have claimed that such It would remain. But there seems to be nothing very substantial on which to base this confidence. The Demo crats are well organized, under the leadership of Gorman, a significant local victory has been won in Balti more, and the reeent dissensions in the Ropublicin ranks growing out of a conflict between Senator Welling ton and Governor Lowndes are like ly to make the chances of Democratic success all the uioie certain. Kentucky is nominally Democratic, but its present governor is a Repub lican, and a part of its electoral vote was for McKinley. Moreover, there is a boiling Democratic ticket which gives the Republicans reason to feel encouraged. The regular Democrats are waging a vigorous campaign, however, and in spite of Independent Democratic secession it is not im probable that Goebel will be elected by a safe rnnjoritj'. In Ohio the campaign has just opened, and it will be an extremely Active one for both parties. It is believed that the usual Republican majority will be cut down, but it isj doubtful if enough of a change can be effected to insure the election of McLean. Ohio is the president's state, and with all the influence that the administration cau exert in favor of Nash there is a fair probability of the bitter winning by a small ma jority. AH of these elections will be full of interest, for the stute campaigns arc being waged largely on national issues, and from the results it may be possible to make predictions as to the greater conlesl of next year. ing June 30, J 890, the newcomers numbered 5,246,013, while the ag gregate for the last decado will not be three fourths of that total. Some mouths ago an estimate based on the estimates of the governors of the several states placed the population of the country at 77,803.231, which Is probably not very far from cor rect. .V TERXA TIOSA L VI SI TS. POPULATION IX 1900. Ia 1890 the United Slates census returned C2,C22,2jO people. Calcu lations as to the population next year range from 74.000,000 to 80.000,000. The Spokesman-Review sas: In this connection it is interesting to recall the remarkable predictions made in the early part of the century by the noted agriculturist and math ematician, Elkanah Watson. By careful attention to the science of general averages, Mr. Watson com puted the population of the country for successive decades for nearly a century ahead with an accuracy that is almost astounding. His calcula tions were within 1 per cent of what the actual count proved to be for five succeeding decades. Only in I860 was his prediction more than 100,000 out of the wajr, end his cal culations had been made before 1820. After the civil war Watson's figures began to varj from the actual enumeration. He predicted 70,000, 000 for 1890 and 100,235,985 for 1900, which is probably from 20 to 25 per cent more than the census count will show. Possibly if the war had not occurred his estimates might have been verified, for that conflict, with the killing of thousands of men, 8ustens:on of family life, and the falling off vf immigration conspired to decrease the annual er centage of growth from 2$ to 3 per cent. The growth for 1890 to 1900 will not be so remarkable as it was for the previous decade, for there was no general financial depression be tween 1880 and 1890, and the num. bcr of immigrants coming to America in the early 80s was the largest ever recorded. During the ten years end. The frequency with which princes and presidents in these days become the guests of other potentates or peoples marks one of the advances which have been in the amenities of civilization In the modern age, says the Globe-Democrat. There was surprise for a time in the gay world of Europe when Charles V. of Ger many visited Henry VIII. of Eng land, and when Henry immediately afterward called on Francis I., the French king. So many exchanges of courtesies between monarchs in the sme length of time were so un usual in that day that they were incomprehensible to the subjects of these sovereigns. The reasons, how ever, soon became plain. Charles, who was king of Spain before be became emperor of Germany, and Francis had been rivals for the German crown, and were hostile to each other nearly all the days of their reign. Each sought the aid of Henry in his wars against the other. But the visits of potentates to other countries in this age are not only far more frequent than in the older days, but generally they have a more creditable purpose than usual ly incited the earlier conferences of sovereigns. Nobody couples the visit of President Diaz, of Mexico, to the United States with such projects as usually prompted the international journeyings of the earlier heads of l.ations. A possible scheme to secure an elliance between the two countries as against some other nation or rations will be as far from the thoughts of the presi dents of Mexico and of the United States when they meet as would the preparation of another such a spec tacle ns the Field of the Cloth ot Gold which trie French king got up for the delectation of his British royal guest. The visit of Mexico's president is purely a call of friend ship, and an evidence of the esteem which his countrymen and himself hold for the government and the people of the United States. Nor are these international ex changes of civilities confined to the heads of the states of the American continent. William II. of Germany, j in his reign of eleven years, has tired young woman and a boyish- looking lieutenant, with his way to make in the woild, stood up before a few friends and answered "Yes" to the simple, direct question "for bet ter or worse, as loug as ye both shall live," and departed, husband and wife, to begin the struggles incident to founding a home and bringing up a family by their own unaided ex ertion. This last wedding doubtless awakened responses from grand motherly pride, while the fond dopes with which the widow of a happy marriage follows a newly married couple will go with these ycung people across the sea; but the other marriage ceremony, sacred in its simplicity, must appeal to the heart of the American woman as all sufficient in its power to initiate the happiness of a lifetime and crown country and posterity with honor. Oregonian. VISIT OF IDAHO'S SOLDIERS. P....H ThroDch Our City Laet Nlg Dd War Met Hf a Large Crowd Bricklayers in Iowa, who were paid 12 per day a year ago, and who two or three years before that could not get work at any price, are now all employed at $4 per day, accord ing to the Iowa State Register. This is the case, to a greater or less de gree, everywhere in the country, and Mr. Bryan says that such facts as this will have no effect In aid of the party in power 1 Pendleton Tribune : Kruger's stone face remains set in the same dircc lion. It will need a great deal of rain and wind to change its ex pression and an earthquake to turn it about. England may be the coming earthquake, but its shock will probubly cause only a half change. The statistician of a tourist agency has figured out that 70,000 Ameri cans went to Europe this year on pleasure, expending on ' the average $1500 each. This means they have dumped into European coffers at least $ 100,000,000. Sheepmen Will Meet. Sinca the visit of Secretary Wilson to the coast, and the stand he has taken In regard to grazing sheep on the Cat' cade reserve, the question has coiue up with renewed vigor, and noto.ily the owners oi eneep, out me greet inaprity of residents in the eastern portion of the state, are intensely interested as to the outcome of tha wr x-njjed at our princi pal Industry, for those who know claim that should the reeerve be closed, it must of necessity be the death of the In dustry in our state, and if this can be prevented euch a calamity must not overtake us. Feeling that something must be dona at once, in answer to a letter from F.YV. Wilson, secretary of the Wool Growers' Association, President Young issues a call for a meeting to be held in this city on Thursday, Oct. 5th i Mr. Yotinsr will arrive in the citv todav made more visits to other countries land remain over to attend the meeting, tnan n is own i:ian any previous head of the German Empire or of the Prussian Kingdom In the present century. He has been in every great nation of Europe since 1888 except France anl in some of the smaller countries. He is credited with a strong desire to go to Paris in 1900 to visit the exposition, and the recent rapprochement between the two countries, temporarily inter rupted during the Dreyfus trial, reveals a posibility that be will do so. It is possible that be may come to the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1903. Nicholas II. has also done a good deal of traveling in other countries during the few years in which be has been cn the throne. These visits are something more than the calls which the mere de mands of politeness dictate. They! are murks of the world's growth in civilization, which has established lies of friendship between nations such us were never dreamed of in the past. when the question will be thoroughly cauvassed and the best method of pro cedure in the matter arrived at. All will recognize the Importance of immediate action, and as it seems to be the wish of all concerned to hold this meeting, no doubt a large' number of sheepmen and all concerned will make it a point to be here and take part in the deliberation. Thursday s Dally. It doesn't take much advertising and very little urging to get a crowd ou when such an occasion presents itself as that of laBt night, when the Idaho soldier bovi passed through the city stopping at the Umatilla House long enough to get ttieir supper. There was therefore, a very large crowd gathered . : I . 1 : 1 when trie nrst section oi mo if"" train milled in at about 7 o'clock. The Commercial Club band struck up lively air as they stopped in front of the hotel, and the loud cheers which went up from the crowd was rather a surprise, corning from a people who are oenerallv undemonstrative. But our people appreciate the soldier boys from every state, and are not slow in telling about it. Everyoue who has kept np with the history of the recent war knows what a irave record the Idaho regi merit has made, aud the idea of having the members in our city, if but far a short time, was enough to awaken en tbusiasm. There were about 140 on the first section, and 250 on the seond, which reached here at 11 :15, many of their men having dropped off between San Francisco and Portland. A number of the officers bad their wives with them. A good many of the men had taken lunch on the train and did not care for supper, but those who did seemed more than pleased with the fare which they re' ceived. The last section did not stop until tbey reached the depot, and then but for a few moments. Tbey were a nice looking lot of men, and made themselves very sociable with our people, who gathered in the office and on the walk outside to greet them and many to search for friends. It would be a strange thing if among so many men who have juat been given the liberty of civilians, a few were not overly hilarious, ind so among them were two or three whose spirits were overflowing with we might tall it patri otism. The fighting propensities of one still predominated and he was about to "lick" every man in the office, be he Filipino or not, ind refused to have his right questioned. The ladies, conse quently, disappeared hastily; but hn was finally taken to the car after be had succeeded in smashing one comrade's face. Company I had a mascot in the shape of a cute little Japanese pug dog, whose name is "Taps," snd who seems as much of a favorite as Company L's mascot ; but we doubt if he has as good a record. The boys say it has seemed an un terminable time since tho Oregon boys left Manila and they will be delighted to reach home and greet friends once more. A SOLDIER'S EXPERIENCES. Karl Bander Clvra III Audience Some I ilea or the rhlllpplne Campaign. Your Paca Shows the state of your feelings and the state of your health as well. Impure blood makes itself apparent in a pale and sallow complexion, Pimples and Skin Eruptions. If you are feeling weak and worn out and eta not have a healthy appearance yon should try Acker's Blood Elixir. It cures all blood diseases where cheap Sarsaparillas and so called purifiers fail; knowing this we sell every bottle on a positive guarantee. Blakeley A Houghton, druggists. An Invitation to Kvery Imd r. The grand opening of the "Oregon Saloon" will take place Satnrday even- In at 8 o'clock . Free lunch, consisting of fresh pig, spring chicken and roast buffalo, with many other things, will be served during the evening. A irood time 1 assured. Keys A Nelson. I Nothing could well be more un- Our baby was sick for a month with republican than the raarriago of au sivere congh and catarrhal fever, Al- llonh we tried many remedies she kept getting worse, until we nsed One Min ute Cough Cure, It relieved at onre and cured her in a few days." B. L. Nance, American girl to a Russian piincc, with the rites of the Greek orthodox church preceding the simple and solemn marriage services of the Episcopal church, in order that the union might be strictly legal. As the grandmother of the bride plain, unpretentious Julia Den. Grant, the elder, witnessed the ceremonies of the Greek church, with their far fetched symbols and mysticisms, and their long-drawn-out prayers, the vision of a commonplace wedding away back in the century must have come to her,. iu which a plainly at- Co Mokl Tea positively cures sick head ache, indigestion snd constipation. A delightful herb drink. P.emcves all eruptions of the tkin, producing a per fect complexion, or money refunded. 25 cts. and 50 cts. BUkeley A Houghton, druggists. "Harmony" Whisker. Harmony whiskey for family and special use, sold by Ben Wilson, The Dalles. ji Ash your grocer for Clarke A Falk's pure concentrated flavoring extracts. Patriotism is not waning In The Dalles and the regard which our people have for their soldier boys, as well as the in terest taken in their heroic deeds in our behalf, was evidenced last night when, in spite of the many counter attractions, such a large crowd gathered at the Con gregational church to hear Earl Sanders speak on the recent campaign In the Philippines and the experiences of the Oregon boys. As a general thing it is Imposbible to get even a moderate sized crowd to attend a lecture in The Dalles, but last mgbt was an exception. The people were met at the door by James Elton, Harry Fredden, Fred Ken nedy, 8enaca Fonts and John Cooper, former members of Company L. ' The boys were attired in their Khake uni forms, and acted as door keepers and ushers, also explaining to the audience the curios which were displayed daring the evening. There were abo a num ber of "our boys" In the audience. Earl was also atlired in his uniform and presented a soldierly appearance as he took the rostrum and was greeted by hearty applause. All had been anxious to hear the story of the war from the lips of one of our own boys, and it was a pleasure to listen to the speaker, who possesses elocutionary ability which added much to its nndition. Begin ning with the time the Oregon boys left Portland May 16, 1893, he reviewed the entire campaign and their experiences until they landed at San Francieco on July 14th, 18!)0, giving his listeners a better idea than they could obtain in any other manner, but leaving out the political side of the Philippine qnestion entirely, which no one expected or cared to have discussed at such a time. Is will be Impossible to go over the ground which the speaker covered iu his address, and which was so interest ing to his hearers an 1 made them leave the church well satisfied. One must hear it t appreciate it. Two splendid musical selections were given by Itev." Poling, Prof. Landers, A. W. Lnudell and II. Northrup ; one at the opening and the other at the close of the lecture. examinations. Boyd is beautifully and healthful! lecated, is within easy access to the county seat, has daily mail, stage connections, is supplied by a splendid system of water works and has easy access to church, post office, store and mill. The tuition is $4 for a term of twelve weeks. Student can board themselves or boarding may be bad at reasonable rates. The town is free from bowlin alleys, gaming tables and all other sources of amusement that are likely to hinder the progress of the student. It is surround ed by Christian Influence and students coming here ill find a pleasant tchool home The ninth grade consists of grammar, civil government, rhetoric, algebra, elocution, and Ameriean and English literature. Vocal music will be taught and students wishing instruction in instrumental music can be accom modated at reasonable terms. A corps of experienced teachers has been (elected who will devote their utmost energy to the welfare of the student For full particulars cail on or address C. R. Dekmh, principal, Dufur; or II. C. Southern, clerk, Boyd. MORE ABOUT THE TRAGEDY. Verdict or the Coroner' Jury In the Gujton Suicide, A telephono message received by the Ciiromclk from Moro this afternoon gave further particulars regarding the dreadful tragedy which occurred Monday evening, thd coroner having just re turned from holding the inquest at Harris' place on Des Chutes, the scene of the occurrence. It seem that Guyton and his family were camped on the east bank of the Des Chutes, near the site of the new mill, and were putting up berries for winter use. Monday morning Mrs. Guj ton became angry at ber husband's little girl (his daughter by his first wife) and began beating her about the head. The father interferred and took the child to llarru' house, near by, telling his wife that he could not stand such treat ment of her and if it was nit etopped they must separate. About three quarters of an hour after ward the Harris children heard I creams from children in the direction of the river, but by the time they got down to the stream, nothing could be seen. Dis covering their abtence from camp, the river was searched and as it was very shallow there, the bodies were soon found. She must have thrown the 4-year-old boy Into the stream first, aud then tied the 20-months-old babe in her arms and jumped in, for the boy was found twenty-five yards further down the river and the babe was lied to her when found. The coroner's jury found a verdict that the children came to their death by their mother's hand, after which she took her own life. Their home was about twenty miles south of GraBS Valley and the three bodies were buried at Grass Valley yes terday afternoon. It is difficult to obtain a correct ac count of such an aftair, particularly as t occurred so far away; and as theie are always two sides to every such oc currence, in spite of the terrible aspect which the deed presents, perhaps it would be well to withhold censure, as only One who i able to judge all ac tions knows what could prompt audit a crime. PHILIPPINES AND -THE FILIPINOS Eaperleneea of the l'hlllpphne Campaign by a Returning Holdler. Dyspepsia Cure. Digests what you... Itartiflcuilld Mature In BtrenitheninV . J04 strutting the exhausted VDd Pins. It is the latest dhtjte ant and tonic. No oth ISS can approach it In efficUrF5? Btantfy relieves and pKS&ti h DysDeDsa. TnritaDntlyet, Flatulence, Sour Stom.rN SlckHeadache,GLtSK' allother resultsof Imrfe1 Preporad by E. C. D.Wltt "S'ipW Butler Drug Co. The DaTe. ELM. ABT TIM K SCI1KDUU. fob faoi. Uallm. Fast Mall 11:50 p. m. Bpokane Flyer 5:40 p. m. 8 p. m. Salt Lakr, Denver, Ft Worth, Omaha. Kan- Ma City, St. LoullJ viiicngu una .01. Walla Walla. Rmlr.n. UliineaiKilla. St. hmll1 Chicago ai d fcust. From Poetlasd. Ocean Steamahlpa. For ban Francisco Jnnuiry and every live dayi thereafter. 6 a. m Ex.bunUay i a. m. Tuealbur. ana tut. 6 a. m. Tue..Thur, ana sat. Lr Rlparifl dul.y . JUU 1:15 1, SpnktM Fire. Mo a. a p.B. 8 p. m. Ei.suudayCnlumWa Rv. Rtpnmn - . T Astoria and Wayi Ruturrinv I i. J t ,7. .. """'"I1' 4& a. Willamette Rivia. Oregon city. ..ewlx-re, Eiiuubf 4:30 p. a. V ILLAM'TTK AND YAM-! 8:30 0. hlLL Kivem. iMon.Wai Oreeon City. D::vton, and Fit aud Way-ljiDdluga. Willamette ivir. 4 Portland to t'orvallis, Tue., Ibm and Wuy-Landlnga. fiAKt River. Biparia to Lcilou. audaiL I.1ATI Liwiitoi diiij Parties dealrlfia- to o-n to llpnnncrthffili iiikeon. 4, teiiving 'I he Dnllei at :: p. a niitklti direct comiecilona at lleopner jnnetiaa HeturnliiK mHkliigdlrectcoiinec.101 at Heppwi junction ..1th Ko. 1, arriving at Tbe Hum it :1.) i. in. No. throucht freight, east bound, inn Ml carry passengers; arrives -i:M a. m., depun 3:')0a. m. No. '' I. local frelirbt, carrlea pasen;eii, am bound: arrlvea 4::i t. m., depnrta s:15 p. m. No. '21, west buirn through freight, dew a4 carry pasaeogera; arrives b:15 p m., depaiu 9::) p. m. No.) westbound local freight, cnirl p eugers; arrive 5:15 p. m., departs 8:30a. m. For (nil particulars call on 0. agent The fall R. !C to'i ea. or address W. H. HURI.BURT, Gen Pas. Agt., Portland, Or, Fruit Trees C. E. San len will be In Dufur Mon- aay, uutober :n ; in Waco and Moro 0.1 Wednesday aod Thursday, October llth'and 12ih, to lecture on the history of the Oregon regiment from the time it left Portland until its return to Kan Francisco. The lecture will comprise a history of the experieLces on the transports goinn nd coming; capture of Guam and Ma nila; experiences and incidents of the campaign; the battles of Malabon and San Isidro. The nature aud phar.i istics of the country and the customs snd habits of the people themselves will also be touched upon. A general admission of 25 cents will be charged. H. S. Soule, of t?oule Bros., piano tuners and repairers, Portland, aid successor to W. S. Geary, Jr In the city' '"' abort lime only. Orders left at Jacohsen's or I. C. Nicltelsen's will re- w-ivevery prompt and careful attention. 20 lw. Dyapepsla can be cured by tiling Acker's DyspepMa Tablets. One little Tablet will give immediate relief or money refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes at 25 cts. Blakeley A iloughhn Druggists. The best trees for this locality in those grown at the Columbia Nursery. Large stock and trne to name. Call and see them or send for catalogue. H. C. BATE HAM, sepl-lmo Hood River, Or. PLEASE LOOK MERE. WM. MICH ELL, and Emhlf r. THC DALLES, OREGON. fX CI Rooms on Third Street, One Block Back of French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES AWAY DOWN. 3W 33S GUV 3WQ3. lite Boyd I'nlillo mhool. The Ruyd public tchools opened on Monday, Sept. 18th, with the largest enrollment in tho bietory of that in stitutir n. To parents and Mends of education, we would say that Boyd cfb-rs special dvtntages to students who wish to take the regular work or prepare for connty MERUIT A 'tsstv- S B A I ANO MANHOOD Cures Impotcncy, Niprht EmiHslon and waHtlnp; dlaeauca, all eUccta ot self- rH3) abuBe, or excess and India. ci ctlon. A nerve tonic ami IiIimmI lmiklcr. Brings the L7T7 pmicrriow to jalc cheeks ant' R5 rcHtores the fire ot youth. J Hy maiinoc per box: boxes lor $2.ftO; with u written fcmtraiu tco to euro or refund the money. NERVITA MEDICAL CO. Clinton A Jackson Sta., CHICAGO, IU. Bald by Hlakeley &. Houghton, The Dalles, Oregon. Horses loi sal 11 head of Good Work Horses. For terms app1 WM. WATERMAN, At M. M. Watermsn's, on 8 n-'1' a triw a HUKTIWdTOK UNT1NOTON A WUJON, O.HcUT"l Fl-at Nat. IUu . ir