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THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1UOO.
NO. 31
THREE STATE
CONVENTIONS
Republicans Indorse McKinley Moody
Renominated by Acclamation.
Portland, April 12. Three political
stats convention, Republican, Demo
cratic and Populist, met here today
The Republican! nominated a justice of
the supreme conrt and food and dairy
commissioner and elected eight delegates
to the national convention, adopted .1
platform endorsing McKinley'a aduniniS'
tration of affiiirs in the Philippines and
adjourned at 8 p. ru.
The Democrats worked all day aad far
into the night and only selected dele'
gates to the national convention and
received a joint platform agreed upon by
a conference committee.
The Populists simply received the
joint platform which wilt probnbly be
adopted tomorrow. Both the Demo
cratic and Populist conventions will
meet again tomorrow.
Portland, April 12. The Republican
slate convention today nominated the
following ticket:
Justice of the supreme court C. .
Wolverton (re-nominated); food and
dairy commissioner, J. V. Biilejr of
Multnomah.
Presidential electors O. F, Pazton,
Multnomah; Tilman Ford, Marion; J
C. Fullerton, Douglas ; W. J. Furnish,
Umatilla.
Delegates to the national convention
II. E. Ankeny, Jackson; J. D. Daly
Benton ; Wallace McCammant, Multno
mah ; II. P. Kuck, Wasco.
Alternates Louis Simpson, Coos ; E,
L. Holgate, Benton ; Wallis Nash, Lin
coin ; J. W. Knowles, Union.
W. 11. i-.liB, of Ileppner, was nom
inated for judge of the Sixth judicial
district, and Jas. A. Fee of Pendleton
for district attorney.-- Chas. Hilton was
elected chairman of the congressional
committee of the second district, and
Frank Menefee of The Dalles was nom
inated for attorney for the Seventh
district.
Mood Renominated,
Portland, April 13. The Republicans
of the second district this morning re
nominated M. A. Moody for congress
by acclamation. United Statea Senator
Simon and F. 8. Stanley were elected
delegates to the national Republican
convention. The delegates were not in
structed. The attendance at the state
convention of middle of the road Popu
liBts today was nine members. They
nominated candidates for supreme judge,
congressmen and four presidential
electors and elected seventeen delegates
to the national convention in Cincinnati.
THE BOERS SEND
FOR ASSISTANCE
Tbeir Forces at Wepener Are Said to
Have Lost Heavily in Recent
Fighting With Portion of Brabant's
Command; Want Help.
Aliwal North, April 12. It is re
ported that the Boers lost heavily in the
recent fighting at Wepener. An urgent
message for assistance has been sent to
tho Konxville Commando. There was
lighting at Dewetsdorp today.
Rkudrrhhurd, April 11. The third
division, commanded by Major-General
Chormside, has arrived here from
Bethany. Boers have been located south
of the Wepener and SmlthBeld districts.
CoIoiirI Dalgety, In command of the
Colonial force surrounded at Wepener,
is holding out gamely.
Phktohia, Apiil 11. United States
Consul Hay, in an Interview, says the
report that Captain Reichtnan, the
United States military attache, partici
pated in the fight near Sannaspost, is
absolutely false. Captain Relchman, it
is said, was occupied most of the time
attending upon the wounded Dutch
military attache. Lieutenant Mix, who
lias silica died. Consul Hay has no
doubt that Reichman lias been con
founded with the American Lieutenant
l.oo herg, of the Free State artillery, who
took a very active part in the fight.
The Dewey Boom.
Wakiiinoto.n, April 12. While Bryan
is out of the West nailing updelegafei
for his support at Kansas City, a move
ment has been started In Ohio which
may make him a great deal of trouble.
Ohio Is McLean's Hate, and McLean
will, no doubt, try to carry it for his
brother-in-law, Admiral Dewey. A re
port reached here today tbat a move
ment is going forward under the direction
of the Democratic machine, which is
controlled by McLean, to throw the
state against Bryan and in favor of
Dewey. The call for the Democratic con
vention to elect delegates to Kansas City
will not be held until late, so that all
tiie Dewey forces possible may be
brought to bear. It is declared tbat the
rank and file in Ohio is for Bryan, but
that McLean can control the convention.
In this connection, the owner of a Demo
cratic paper at Columbus has come cut
squarely in favor of Dewey and Allen W.
Tburman, son of the 'ate senator, and
has made a speech saying that to adopt
a free-coinage plank now would tie a
millstone around the neck of the Demo
cratic party and mean the defeat of the
party next November. It was believed
in the first place that McLean was be
hind Dewey's candidacy, and this move
ment is gradually undiscovering it. A
few Eastern states, with Ohio, could
make Bryan's success improbable.
DEMOCRATS AND
POPULISTS FUSE
Distribution of Candidates t Their
State Convention in Portland.
Portland, Apr. 13. The fusion move
ment between the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties, which was set on foot
yesterday at tbeir state conventions,
became an accomplished fact this morn
ing when both conventions adopted the
respective reports of their conference
committees. The distribution of candi
dates follows :
Democrats Two presidential electors,
justice of the supreme court, two con
gressmen.
Populists Two presidential electors,
food and dairv commissioner.
In the matter of congressional nom
inations, the Populists were allowed one
congressman and the Democrats the
other.
The Democrats made the following
nominations:
Presidential electors Walter M.
Pierce, of Umatilla, and Dell Stewart, of
Multnomah. '
Jnetice of the supreme court W. M.
Ramsey, of Yamhill county.
The Democrats adjourned until after
noon.
The Democrats nominated T. G. Hai-
ley, of Pendleton, for district attorney
and A. D. Stiliman, of Pendleton, for
judge of the Sixth district. Berne rd
Daly, of Lake county, was nominated
fo congressman In the First district by
the Democrats.
Tbe Populist convention refused to
ratify the nominations for district at
torney and judge made by the Democrats
in the Sixth judicial district, and ap
pointed a committee to wait on the
Democrats and demand representation
on the judicial ticket. The agreement
made by the conference committees
states tbat the officers in the Sixth
district shall be equrlly divided.
The following nominations were made
by the Populist convention ;
Food and dairy commissioner Wm.
Schnluirbh, of Washington county.
Presidential electon Ernest Kroner,
of Multnomah county, and John Whit-
taker, of Benton county.
Middle-of-the-Road nominations for
congress :
First district J. K. Sears, Polk coun-
tv. Second district John C. xoung,
Baker county.
For justice of the supreme court H,
E. Courtnev, of Baker City.
Presidential electors l. V. Embree,
of Polk county; John C. Luce, of Grant
county; J. L. Hill, of Linn county;
Lucas Henry, of Wasco county.
I'uerto Illco BUI Now a Law.
Washington, April 12. The president
signed the Puerto Rican bill tonight and
it is now a law.
At 1 o'clock the speaker signed the
bill, and it was immediately tent to
President (pro tern.) Frje, of the senate,
for his signature. He attached his sig
nature to the bill at 1:05 p.m., and it
was then lent to the president.
Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit of the
stomach, Loss of appetite, Feverishness,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences,
of impure blood. No matter how it
became so it must be purified in order to
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THE PRESIDENT
IS PLEASED
Moody is Congratulated
nation Hermana
to Allow Grazing
Reserves.
on His
Favors
in the
Nouii
a Bill
Forest
Washington, D. C, April 13. Senator
Simon called on the President today and
showed a telegrcm he had received from
the officers of the Republican State Con
vention, stating that the administration
of the president had been indorsed. Tho
piesident said very little except to ex
press his gratification. The telegram
also contained information to the effect
that the Republicans were against the
Puerto Rcn bill, and the ship subsidy
bill, but tbat the convention bad not
taken any action upon them.
Representative Moody was warmly
congratulated today by bis colleagues
when it became known that he was re
nominated for congress by acclamation.
Moody has developed into a strong mem
ber of the House, taking a stand that
is appreciated by the men who are
prominent in national affairs.
The secretary of the Interior today
sent to congress tho draft of a bill
authorizing him to make such charge
for the graziog of domestic animals with
in forest reservations as he may deem
reasonable wherever such grazing is
allowed, the revenue to be expended on
tbe reserves. Commissioner Hermann
says: "In some few of the reserves
grazing can be permitted without in
jury to the reserves, where the lands
are better adapted to grazing than for
forest purposes." He points out that
the secretary is permitted to sell timber
products, it is equally rational to pro
vide a charge for grazing. The bill is
aimed directly at the Cascade reserve of
Oregon, and the Rainier reserve of
Washington. Although general in its
provisions, it will meet much opposition,
and its passage is very doubtful.
OPENING OF THE
PARIS EXPOSITION
Supreme Effort Made This Morning to
Give the Show a Finished Ap
pearance Few Exhibits Are
Complete.
Paris, April 14. The Paris Exposition
was opened at noon today. Paris was
early astir, with people winding their
way toward Elyeee and in the direction
of the exposition, in the hope of witness
ing the Presidential procession at some
part of its journey. All public buildings
and numberless private houses were
decorated with flags, chiefly tricolor.
Tbe neighborhood of the exposition was
especially gay with bunting, while most
of tbe pavilions themselves were sur
mounted with floating banners.
Within the grounds this morning all
was bustle and animation, with a su
preme effort to clear away all unsightly
obstacles in order to leave an un
obstructed road and an external ap
pearance of completeness to tbe palaces
for the Presidential party in its paseage
through the grounds. Finishing touches
were hastily given to the magnficient
Sille des Fetes.
The aspect of the exposition has mate
rially improved, even from tbat of yes
terday, and while the installation of ex
hibits has naturally undergone little ad
vance, the external effect produced by
the incessant labors of the past couple
of days is already fine and decidedly
picluretque.
Contrary to cxpcclalion, Premier M.
Waldeck-Ronsseau made no address at
the opening of the exposition, M. M.
Miller and Loubet being the onlv
speakers.
Will Kearh Kngland Next Week.
London, April 14. Next week will
doubtless be marked by scenes of en
thusiasm over the arrival of Sir George
White. Despite what were alleged to
be bis mistakes, it is doubtful if any
British General except Lord Roberts is
half so popular as is the defender of
Ladysmlth. Buckles bearing his photo
graph are already being generally worn ;
and in this connection it is interesting
to note how the English papers once
derided as the "American button fad"
hss come Into popularity in England.
The Outlook relates that while Sir
George White stood In tho Market Place
at Ladysmlth Immediately after the re
lief of that place, while cheering throngs
surged around him and as the congratu-
tatory message of the Queen was being
read out, he said, with emotion "England
is very kind to me, who has lost her two
regiments." The simple pathos, readiness
to accept blame and pluck of this man
have touched the hearts of the people as
deeply as if he had won hundred
battles. Moreover, he la the friend and
pupil of the beloved idol, "Bobs.
Welcome lcwejr ta Their Council!.
Chicago, April 14. Bryan Democrats
have decided to welcome Admiral Dewey
into the Democratic party. Such is the
position officially outlined in todav's
issue of the Democratic press bulletin.
"We may accept the Admiral's declare,
tion of his political faith as indicating
that he Is with tbe Democratic party at
least on an overwhelming majority of
the issues it has taken up," runs the
article, whi?h is from the pen of Willis
J. Abbott, bead of the Democratic
Literature Bureau. "This is a most
gratifying tact. It indicates that should
the Democraic party, after mature de
liberation, deny the Admiral the nomi
nation which he seeks, it may neverthe
less count on his hearty co-operation
and his influence in behalf of its efforts
to end the evil of McKiuleyism by end
ing the reign of Emperor William."
In commenting on the purpose of his
article, Mr. Abbott said: "We are
naturallp delighted at the prospect of
such a distinguished acquisition of our
ranks as Admiral Dewey, but of course
we expect the Admiral to 'play fair' and
accept the good old De.noratic doctrine
and abide by the result of an honest
Democratic convention."
. Stephen Crane Dying.
London, April 14. Poor Stephen
Crane, who is lying at the point of death,
has for the past year been occupying one
of the oldest houses in England. It is
situated in the loveliest part of Sussex,
and is owned by Moreton Frewen. It is
called Brede Place, and was built in 1400.
In. reality it is a miniature castle. There,
with straw littered over the stoned
floors, with huge old fireplaces burning
brightly, and with everything as in the
feudal times the man who wrote "The
Red Badge of Courage" has ben turning
out books and magazine stories with an
industry for which few who knew him in
his younger days gave him credit. '
Though perhaps the most American
of all the Americans in England, no one
in English literary circles is spoken of
more lovingly and admiringly than the
the author whose career threatens to end
before he reaches his 30: h year. His
wife is with him.
Spain Does Not Own Those Inland.
New York, April 14. A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Secre
tary Hay has formally notified the
Madrid government that the United
Statea cannot accede to its claim that
Sibutn Island and Cayayan Su!u, of the
Philippine archipelago, belong to Spain.
This action was taken in the light of in
formation in the possession of the
authorities, showing that Germany is
taking a deep interest in the controversy.
It is likely that the Spanish govern
ment will endeavor to answer the Ameri
can note, and perhaps will go so far as
to object to arbitration of the claims. It is
altogether unlikely that the administra
tion will consider any propositions of
this character.
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Kai.ama, Wash., April 14. Assays of
ore from the newly discovered Darnell
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$12 00 in copper. The people of this
section are greatly excited. Messrs.
Yeck and Stevens, of Tucoma, who have
obtained a half Interest in the mine, are
now pushing development work night
and day, as former prospecting was
done by drill. The present shaft Is 5x8
feet, and 10 feet in depth, and assays
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REPORT OF
A VICTORY
Rumored in Cape Town That He Has
Defeated the Boers at Wepener
and Captured Their Arms As
Yet the Report is I'nconGrmed.
CapeTown, April 10. It is reported
that General Brabant has defeated the
Boers at Wepener", and captured their
arms.
Bhandkort, April 10. Fighting with
General Brabant's Horse, at Bammir
berg Drift continues.
Commandant Peirus Dewet is reported
to have engaged troops sent from Bl em
fontein to General Brabant's assistance.
There has a bo been a brush with a British
column advancing toward Bullfontein,
with ilecinive results.
All foreign uttuches are now here.
London, April 30. A Ladysmlth
special, dated April 10., says that natives
report that the Boers 111 Fluid's Laagte
District have retired beyond Biggars
herg. This information tends to con
firm the report that the Boers blew op
three important cc lleriee, near Wassel's
Nek, completely destroying the same.
London, April 10. Conflicting reports
regarding the conditions at Wepener
continue, but at this hour there is no
definite or important news from the
front.
A Cape Town dispatch says nearly
3000 horses have been landed there since
April 13, which indicated that every
effort is being made to remedy a great
defect in the British organization.
The chief Boer delegate, Fischer, ac
companied by Dr. Leyds. visited the
president of the Dutch Cabinet today at
The Hague, but the doings of the dele
gates creates little speculation in
England.
Frederick 1M1ers, the veteran war
correspondent, who arrived at Southern p
ton today from the front, said he be
lieved that the worst of the war is over,
but that guerrilla warfare will continue
forborne time.
A bulletin issued at Pretoria, April 13,
reports that the burghers captured 500
slaughtered oxen at Wepener, and that
General Froneman that day defeated the
British, causing them to fly in the direc
tion of Wolverpuort, apparently over the
Orange River.
Tbe Irish-American ambulance ar
rived at Pretoria April 13.
Want a New Creed.
New York, April 15. Rev. Dr. Chas.
Parkhurst, speaking in his pulpit in
Madison-Square Presbyterian church
todav, made a vigorous assault on the
Westminetfr confession of faiib. He
said :
"We ought to have a new confession
of fnilh. It is surprising that the Pres
byterian church is able to do as much
as it is doing with such an incubus
strapped upon us as we are tottering
under in our preeent confession. In the
first place, the thing needed is not. a
system of theology, for that is what our
present confession is, but a simple, brief
Saxon statement of a half doz.n of (he
vital ingredients of Jesus Christ's mes
sage to the world. I could get along
with a confession of faith containing but
the little that Jesu9 said when he was
trying to make a Christian of Nicode
mus: 'God so loved the world that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whoso
ever believeth in him should not perish,
but have eteinal life.' That gives to us
the doctrine of God's unlimited love.
honiBn guilt, the divinity of Christ, sal
vation through Christ, faith i.l Christ,
(.mortality ; every word Saxon, three
quarters of tbe words monosyllables,
profound enough for any elder, simple
enough for any 4-year-old.
"At any rate, we want a new creed.
Amending this one will not meet the
necessities of the case. Better give it a
dignified place in the museum for w hat
it is than hark it to pieces and revamp
it for what it is not."
Well Known Treacher Dead.
Nkw York, April 16. A special to the
Tribune from Jacksonville, III., says:
The Rev. William J. Rutledge, of Jack
sonville, III., one of the mott widely
known Methodist ministers in the West,
died yesterday, aged 80. He is credited
with being the first to suggest the idea
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
which was afterward carried into effect
by Dr. Ben F. Stevenson.
Mr. Rutledge was born in Virginia.
He had be?n in the ministry for fifly-six
years, and at the time of his death was
the oldest member of the Methodist
Episopal church confererc?. For the
last six years he had been on the super
annuated lis', but did cot give up active
work. Re.'. Mr. Rutledge wnl an inti
mate friend of Abraham Lincoln, Got
ernor Yates and olher leading public
men of th: stite, and during the Civil
war was famous as chaplain of the Four
teenth Iliiioi" rejimen'.
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HorsTON, Tex., April 15. General
John B. Gordon, commander-in-chief of
the United Confederate Veterans, who
is on a lecture tour in Texas, attended
a revival meeting in Gatesville, and at
the conclusion of the sermon the evan
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most powerful exhortations, it is said,
that has ever been heard in this state.
His remarks were addressed principally
to the Confederate veterans prefent.
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as soldiers in the service of their coun
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pitch of patriotism, and then made an
appeal to them to tuke up the armor of
ChriBt. At the close of this about forty
Confederates came forward. A touch
ing scene followed. The old, gray
haired veterans crowded around their
ex-chieftuin.
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