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WEEKLY mi Cljrf lidi VOL. X THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13, 1S99. NO. 13 ANOTHER FIGHT LAST WEDNESDAY 1!S state TSatttsFijlitiiij Bcp at Six to Hie MornlEZ. METHUEN MAY HAVE ADVANCED Gen. Gatacrc Is Expected to Take the Offensive in Cape Colony Soon Lady Wilson a Prisoner. Pretoria, Wednesday, Dec. 6. Fight ing commenced near ModJor liver at 6 o'clock this morning. London, Dec. 8. While nothing in the lateet messages from the British camp at Modder river indicated an Im mediate advance, it appears that Pretoria has news that fighting wa9 re sinned Wednesday. It la not shown, however, whether Methuen has advanced on the new position taken up by the Boers or has merely engaged in recon naissance in force. Reinforcement are rapidly arriving at Sterketrom to strengthen Gatacro, in cluding much needed artillery. The authorities expect speedy news that Gatacre has taken the offensive, thus diverting a portion of the Orange Free Sute forces now obstructing the advance of Methuen. A war office dispatch from Butler con firms the statement that heliographlc communication has been fully es tablished with Ladysmith and that Buller and White have been conferring as to their future movements. The latest advices from Frere camp show that the bombardment of Ladysmith was con tinued Thursday, Dec. 7. A pneumatic dynamite gun on Umubulwana bill has commenced work. According to a special dispatch from Pretoria, General Joubert recently pro pped an exchange of prisoners, and es pecially mentioned the exchange of Lady Sarah Wilson for a Boer lady taken pris oner at Mafekinjr.iLsdy Wilson is an aunt of Winston Churchill, and the wife of Captain Wilson, of the Royal Horse jarda. This was the first definite news that she was a prisoner. Lady Wilson has been acting injthe double capacity of newspaper correspondent and Red Cross nurse. Serious Dissensions Reported. New Yohk, Die. 8. A dispatch to the Herald from London gives the following adrices from Modder river : It is reoortod that serion dissensions have broken out in the Boer camp be tween the Transvaal and Free Staters. General Cronji Insists upon putting Transvaal officers in command of the Free State troops and says that the lat ter will not fight. A trostworthy native aho escaped from the Boers states that ho drove his master, Andrew Cronj? and Head Commandant Wessels away in a cart after the battlo of Modder river. They quarreled all through the journey. Vessels severely blamed the Trans H&lers for not coming to the assistance l the Free Staters. Jacobsdahl Is reported to be full of Free Staters who are returning home be "use ihey don't like the way the English are shooting. FORTY FOOT CHANNEL Project for Improving the Columbia Submitted to Congress. Waniun.iton, Dec. 7. The project for 40-foot channel at the month of the Columbia river was submitted to con fess today. It calls for an appropria tion of t.2, 631,140 and has the Indorse "nt of the engineer and the secretary of war. It proposes to extend the pres ent jwitya distancaof three miles, pro ducing a scour which will give a channel forty leet deep and of ample width. The project was prepared by Captain W.C. Landau, who, a'ter giving con- wiu li ill 9 tjUCOiiwHt c'uded that a mid-tide jetty, while cost ins: Ihm ti.. . i,i,.K-i,i, utiv. will ftlvi oainu am iiiiiiiiuxj J'" I g less than a htgh-'.ldo jetty, will give as satisfactory results. It Will ho - tn. mafea tPnslve j.st iKtCBPHI J - - 'pairs to the existing jetty and ap proaches before the work on the exten sion can be taken np. It is proposed to have the work done under the direction of the United States engineers, material to be furnished by contract, and labor to be hired. Commander Howell Dead. New Yobk, Dec. 9 Commander Charles I. Howell, chief engineer of the United States battle ship Maine, when that vessel was blown up ia Havana harbor, is dead at his home ia this city. He died from an apoplectic stroke. He was fifty years old and was born in Goshen, N. Y. He was graduated from the United States naval academy in June, 1SG3, fourth in his class. His ap pointment as an aesistant engineer dates from August, 1870, and in 1876 he was raised to the grade of passed assistant. He was promoted to the rank of chief enaineer in 1893. He served on the Maine from 1S93 until the loss of the battle-ship. He was then transferred to the Newark and later was assigned to shore duty at the Brooklyn navy-yard. He was made a commander in September, 1899. He was sitting at a table by the aide of Lieutenant Fred W. Jenkins at the time of the blowing up of the Maine. That was the last he saw of the unfortunate officer, who perished in the wreck. Republican Editors to Meet. Hn.LSiiOKO, Dec. 5. Notices over the names of President D. M. C. Gault and Secretary W. J. Clarke have been sent out calling the annual meeting of the Oregon Republican Editorial Association for Monday, February 5. The meeting will be held in the Chamberof Commerce assembly room in Portland, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon." The business coming before the association is the election of officers, the consideration of matters af fecting the papers represented by the respective editors, and determination of a plan of campaign to be observed In the political contests to be waged in 1900. Caucht in a Fire Trap. Reading. Pa., D?c. 7. One of the most appalling fires that has ever visited this city occurred today, when the ex tensive hosiery mill of the Nellie & Horst Company took fire, destroying the plan', causing the death of one person, and in juring fitty-seven other employes or the company. What was at first supposed to be the bodies of two persons proved tonight to be the separated parts of one body. It is that of Mies Louisa Clay.aged 48 years, who was the only person misl ed. All the other employes have been ac counted lor. Of the fifty-seven persons who were Injured, thirty-one are badly hurt. . Accidentally Drowned. Astohia, Dec. 7. The body of Lonis Love, the fireman on thireteamer Bailey Gatzert. who mysteriously disappeared about two weeks ago, was found this morning in the river, a short distance below the can company's wharf. The bodv showed no marks of violence, so it is practically certain that Love fell into the liver and was drowned while re turning to the steamer from a trip up town. The body will be taken to Van couver, Wash., for burial, as his family resides there. Boers in Rear of Mctbucn's Army. T ovimv. Dec. 8. The war offke has just issued the following: No further news has arrived from Methuen today, but the following has been received irom the Orange River station : A railroad culvery was blown np nr Grasoen this morning. The tele r.h linn was also cut. Guides report ,.. firinirof guns toward the north." The foregoing implies that the Boers iim- nl rnmmunlcation behind iinvc Methuen, which apparently ia no fighting. Another .Presidential Ticket. rm uMBUS. O., Dec. 9.-The union re- for... nartv will nominate by direct vote . .i,l,ntial ticket in 1900 on the estab lish platform of the party, which con sists of .single plank-advocating the ::.!.! nd referendum method for all legislation, both stateand national. This ,L,il nirtn WA reached today by the national executive committee of the .,.,tv at a conference in this city witn tne Ohio state executive committee, Steclheads Expected This Week i nr.. Dec. 9.-During the lat ter part of the coming week the first i .nr. l steclheads Is expected and a nrenarlng to number oi usm ' - . in the water alter mem The cold-storage people are paying five (,,r all that are being cems per i'"" caught. Einmttt a Bankrupt. i-D t)..f. 7. Joseph K. Em r.:,r:,odv . !" in - liabilities of m,, and no aeeets. A TERRIFIC GAS EXPLOSION Mil Man? Coal Stars at Csrlmii Near tan THIRTY-THREE MEN' DEAD Many Others Supposed to Be Under Mine Wreckage Cause of Accident a Mystery. Tacoha, Dec. 9. A mine explosion at Carbonado, forty miles easterly from Tacoraa, at 11 o'clock this morning, killed thirty-three men. Identification of the dead men is almost impossible. The scraps of clothing that still cling to the bodies of the men are carefully pre served, laid nside and labelled to aid in the identification. Frenzied relatives of the missing men gather at the month of the mine, watching eagerly to c.tch a glimpse of the forms as th y ore hurried by to the coroner's office. The work of rescue is being rushed for ward, but it may be days before tho last blackened form is taken from the mine, for many men are believed to lie huried under masses of earth and rock. To ex tricate them will take time, and thus far the work of rescua has been pushed for ward at the extreme endurance of the workers, for the black damp and noxious gases have driven the rescuers back re peatedly. Ominous Rumbling Under Town. Carbonado, Wash., Dec. 9. Shortly before 11 :45 o'clock this forenoon came the first report of a terrific subterranean explosion, in the mine of the Carbon Hill Coal Company, the tunnels of which run for miles under the town. There was an ominous rumbling, smothered sound for a few moments, and then It ceased abruptly. People who had been accustomed to a livelihood by mining knew at once what this meant, and stood around with blanched faces. Apprehensions of some fearful disaster were confirmed in a little whilo with in formation that the morning shift I" tunnel No. 7 had been caught in an ex plosion of firedamp. Between seventy o,,H olirlitv men were at work in the mine at that time, and the meager re- - port conveyed the information that all must hnve been killed, as thero was no chance of escape. Those w ho were not killed outright would be hemmed In by the falling walls and limlrs and suf focated by the fumes and smoke before any relief could come. Tough Skull Saved a Negro. Lewiston, Dec. 10. In a quarrel over a game of cards at 5 o'clock this morn ing, Jack Mason, a white man, snot Harry Ruiz, a negro, in the miuuie oi the forehead. The bullet struck the ne gro's skull, was flattened and passed clear around the head under the scalp, coming out near the back of the neck. The negro walked away and found a physician. The wounded man is a barber who came from Portland last April. Jack Mason, who did the shooting, escaped arrest. He was a gambler, and has been in Lewiston for six years. THEY SUSTAINED HEAVY LOSS While Our Troops Had Only One Killed, Six Wonnded Story Told by an Escaped Spanish Prisoner. tir ...... v rw. 9. The war de partment has received the following from General Otis: Manila. Dec. 9.-A dispatch from General Young, at Vigan yesterday, says that escaped Spanish prisoners report four hours' engagement on the 31 Inst, between his troops and Agninaldo's guard near Cervantes, flftv miles southeast of Vlgan, with a heavy loss to the enemy, who is being pursued. Our loss was one killed and six wounded. The Inhabit ante, of their own accord, joined the troops In repairing the trail and carry ing subsistence. "Have pushed the column to San Jose, south cl Bangued. Howe', column is on the rear trail; BaUhler' battalion ot the Twenty-fourth Ia out of reach, north of Biyombong, evidently descending the river. The natives report fighting twenty miles north. The uavy readies Aparri tomorrow. A column tf MaeArthor's troop, the Twenty-fifth infantry, in re ported near Iba, on tho west coast Ztmbales. Grant's column is nearSublg bay. 'Lawtou is in Bulacan prov'nee today, with sufficient troops to overcome op position and scatter the enemy. It U probable the troops which engaed Aguinaldo'a guard are Hare's command, as he was reported t be close in the insurgent leader's rear." Advances in Wages. Indianapolis, Dec. 8 The United Mice Workers have received notice of an advance of 15 per cent in w ages In the Fairmount, W. Va , oal region, bv two of the largest operators in the state. This is the second inereaee within three months. Other West Virginia operators, it is said, w ill follow. Boston. Dec. 8. The executive com mittee of the American Woo' Company today decided to make a general in crease of 10 per ceut in wages of employes. The increase will affect mills in section? of New England, and benefit 23,000 hands. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 8 The Angusa Manufacturers' Association voted today to increase wages of operatives 10 per cent, the new schedue to take effect Jan uary 1. The advance will affect nearly 8000 operatives. HIS LAST TRUMP CARD President McKinlcy Sent a Reply Sufficient to Prevent Any Contem plated Injury of Prisoners, but It Is Not Known Whether It Reached The Rebel Leader. Nmv York, Dec. 11. A special to the Herald from Washington says : Consid erable concern has been felt iij official circles for some time respecting the fate of American prisoners still held by the Filipino insurgents. This is due to an intimation made by Aguinaldo In a note to General Oiis, delivered a month ago, that grave injury might befall the pris oners if recognition of the so called Fili pino republic bv the United States were longer delayed. It was in answer to this threat that the president sent n message . i ueiierm Otis for transmission to A,,iiinaM,i annnniiciiiir that if the PTE- i oners were maltreated in any manner he and his subordinates would be held per sonally responsible. At that time Agninnldo was believed to be within the cordon established by the American troops reaching from San Fabian to San Ieidro. While it cannot be learned that Aguinaldo received the communication, General Otis un doubtedly succeeded in apprising him ol its contents, and, knowing the reeult ol wanton inj'iry either to the American or Spanish prisoners, it is hoped here that Aguinaldo will see that they aro pro lected from barm. Agninaldo's effort to secare recognition by threatening Injury to the prison ers is considered by the officials as the last card to be played by the insurgent leader. It has been noticed that although the insurgents have permitted many Spanish prisoners to escape, they have carefully held the American prisoners. This leads the officials to believe that Aguinaldo hopes, if finally captured, to make terms advantageous to himself. This would be impossible if the prisoners were found to have suffered any harm. I'Ureil (tut. Dull Headache, Pains in various parts of the bodv, Sinking at the pit of the stomach, Loss of appetite, FtveriehnesB, Pimples or Sores all positive evidences of impure blood. No matter how it became so It must be purified in order to obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood diseases. It is certainly a wondeiful r,n.lv and we sell every bottle on a positive guarantee. BlakeleyA Hough ton's drug store. Two Children Were Shot. Orioon City, Dec. 10. Yesterday was notable day for accidents in Clackamas county, beside the two already reported The 9-year-old daughter of L. Dovinsky, livlnir near Holcomb's, was accuientiy shot through the triceps brachialis reus cle of the right arm. The little girl's 12- year-old brother playfully pointed a rifle toward ber, not knowing that it was Christmas will soon be hero. Weather indica tions do not say so, but tho interior of our store may le taken as evidence. We aro busy as bees display ing the many new things wo have gathered for this occasion and in but a day or two we will tell you of our readiness. In tho meantime como in and look around. Every day sees something new arriving, and wo aim to lose no timo in showing them. FOR THIS sail la Children's Worstad Dresses. These dresses are of superior quality. Tho ma terials used are of tho better grades, whilo tho trim mings, tho designs and tho tit and finish bespeak care in tho making and honesty throughout. Still our prices are not high. Every dress is lined throughout and i3 made with a deep hem. Sizes range from 3 to 14 years. They como but one, two, or sometimes three of a style, for we had in mind these dresses wero for nieo wear and it would not do to have too many of any ono style. The values run from $2.93 to G.50 regu larly. This week wo quote special, tho following for example: A Child's Dress made of a pretty bine cashmere, fancy yoke trimmed with three rows of narrow whilo silk sou tache, braid and srnull pearl buttons, edged with a silk rib bon rnHls. three rows of same braid around enff and bottom, lined throughout. Nizxs 4. 5 and 6 years. Pricu f '2.!)o. Kb-due-id this week to $2.19 .-JOT! I V A. M. Williams & Co. Wrlt-d. Lite in the atternoon the 10- year-old son of Clark Gauong was accl- j dentally shot in the right hip with a 'il- 1 caliber rifle. Ha was out bunting with another small small boy, and while chas ing a rabbit out of Ja pile l brush, his companion fired, the shot inlying Us mark. On account of the small nze ot the cartridge in a flitah wound, no bad results are expected. The 12-year-old son of Register C. B. Mooree, of tho land office, suffered the fracture of the collar bone, while playing football last evening. Catarrh Cannot li Cnrril with Wal applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh la blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it yon must take inter nal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was was prescribed by one of the best physicians In this country for years, and is regular ptescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly WEEK A Girl's Dress made of an all-wcel navy blue TrrCJt cloth, fancy reveres trimmed in white silk soutache braid and cut eteel buttons, lined throughout with a good percaliue, deep hem at bottom. White grained leather belt with covered buckle. Sizafor a girl of 10 vears only. Price $5.00. This "week $3.98 A $10.00 Mackintosh For this week only. We have a few ton m iny of an all-worsted, navy blue, Lidies' Mackintosh ; made with a double breasted detachable cape, box-pleat in hack. Fin tire garment lined throughout with a changeable Taft'i'tta silk. Therefore, the irtce this week, instead of $10.00, is $7.50. on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh, ."-end for testimonials, free. F. J. CiiasxY A Co., Props., Toledo O. tSold bv dmiififiste, price 7?e. Hall's Family fills are the best. 12 Thirty-Xinth Regiment Reached Manila. Washington, Dec. 8 Genera! Otis reports the arrival til the transpoit Olvuipiit with the Thirty-ninth Infantry one battalion of the Forty-ninth infantry, and somo recruits. No casualties on tho voyage. Change in Spokane Falls i Northern. pok ank, Wash., Dec. 0. James J. Hill has resigned as president of the Spokane Falls A Northern railway, and James N. Hill was today elected presi dent at a meeting of the board of trustees held in this city. One dessn of Gilford's photos will make you twelve fine presents. What wrull ba appreciated more for tho holidays? novl7-lm $7 ! i .1 - i v