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THE DALLES, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1894.
NO. 310
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
The National Capital Pratic
ally Deserted.
EVEN SIGHTSEERS VERY SCARCE
The Charm of FestlTities of Cbrlstakas
at Home the Magnet for the
Congressmen.
Washington, Dec. 24. The capitol
waa practically deserted today. Only a
few rambling sightseers, the capitol
police, and now and then a stray senator
: or representative woke the echoes of its
spacious corridors.The charm of the fes
tivities of Christmas at home was the
magnet that had drawn every one who
could leave from the congressional grist
mill. Only the members and the sena
tors from the far West, and those whose
families are in Washington remained
here. Seveial' of them were at their
desks for a short time today, examining
their mail, but they had put their con
gressional labors behind them and mat
ters congressional were in a state of sus
pended animation. Speaker Crisp was
in his room in the' rear of the hall of
representatives about noon, dictating
answers to letters, but he was almost
the only member in the vicinity of the
capitol today. Mrs. Crisp and her son
and daughter are here to eat their
Christmas turkey with the Speaker. He
will remain here throughout the holidays.
No committee work will be done at
either end of the capitol during the re
cess. Senator Blackburn says the com
mittee on rules, of which he is chairman,
wll sot take up the question of a cloture
rule or any other subject until January
1st. The Kentucky senator left the city
today to remain until congress convenes.
Some work will probably be done on the
appropriation bills yet unreported by
Chairman Sayres and some of the mem
bers of the subcommittee, but their
work will be subject to ultimate revision
when the full committee meets.
Newfoundland finances.
St. John's K. F., Dec. 24. The finan
cial complications here received a new
development today from the announce
ment in a telegram, published in a gov
ernment organ, to the effect that a bill
to guarantee the Union bank's paper
currency would be introduced in the
legislature soon. The schemes put tor
ward for solving the financial difficulties
multiply daily, the latest of which is
the establishment of a new bank, the
present concerns going into liquidation,
and their paper being taken over by the
new bank at its valuation. ConBider
ble opposition has already developed
toward the proposition for the govern
ment to extend aid to any banking in
stitution, whether solvent or insolvent,
and what the result of this opposition
will be remains to be determined. The
Union bank still stands high in the
general estimation of the public and its
notes are being taken in trade every
where, but the agitation for the prose
cution of the directors and the manager
of the suspended Commercial bank
. shows no signs of cessation. It is im
possible now to send postoffice orders
either to Europe or to America, as the
postal department here has no means
of transmitting money.
Refused to Fay The Tax.
Santa Rosa, Cal., Dec. 24. There
, ws considerable excitement today over
. the sale of the delinquent tax property,
the result of the refusals on the part of
"property-owners to pay the special
water tax recently held to be valid by
Judge Ham, of Napa, Marshal Steadman
gave them all until 11 o'clock to pay
taxes and then proceeded with the sale.
Many paid up, but about $300,000 worth
. of property was sold. Among the prop
erty sold were the Santa Rosa water
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U.S. Gov't Report
works, the depot, tracks and yards oi
the San Francisco & North Pacific rail
way and many fine residences in the
heart of the city. J. H. Brush, presi
dent of the Santa Rosa National bank,
bought the water works the railroad de
pot and much other property. Other
prominent purchasers were B.'M. Spen
cer, W. G. Oldham and Max Heymann,
C. M. Fitz, C. Kelsey and A. M. Haines,
of San Francisco. It is expected there
will be interesting litigation growing out
of the sale of this property by the
marshal.
Told His Secret While drunk.
Ebie, Dec. 24. The ringleaders in
the gang of masked burglars, who, a
week ago, beat and bound, and under
fearful torture secured the $10,000 which
David and Sara Slocum had laid up for
a rainy day, have been captured. They
are Frank Anderson, a farmer living
within two miles of the scene of the
robbery ; Ralph Vansaler and Jeremiah
Casey. Anderson and Vansaler were
captured together at the house of the
former. Casey was captured in the east
ern part of the state. Casey's fondness
for his cups loosened his tongue dis
armed his secretiveness and gave the
clue which resulted in the capture of the
gang.
The Indian Territory Outlaws.
Clabemoee, I. T., Dec. 24. The
French band of outlaws, headed by
Jim French and Cherokee Bill, made a
raid Saturday on the town of Nowata,
about 25 miles north of here on the
Kansas & Arkaneas .Valley railroad.
Station agent Bristol was covered with
four guns and marched through the
waiting-room and compelled to open the
safe, from which they took $190. They
did not molest those in the waiting
room. After taking the contents of the
safe, they marched the agent outside,
mounted and rode away, going east.
It was feared they would rob the passen
ger train, which was due but it pulled
out safely.
Reports Slow Coming: In.
London, Dec- 24. Telegraph lines in
the northern part of Great Britain are
still down, and the full amount of dam
age by the storm is not known. It is
estimated, however, 50 to 100 persons
have lost their lives during the day.
The weather chart today shows a new
disturbance coming from the Atlantic.
At Girvan, Scotland, a show caravan
was caught in the gale and capsized.
One of the covered vans caught fire and
four persons were burned to death. At
Flintwood, Lancashire, two fishing boats
were sunk and all hands lost.
The Jail-Breaking Judge Fined.
Jacksonville, Or., Dec. 24. County
Judge McNeil, who was indicted and
convicted for breaking in the jail door
in the absence of the sheriff, to obtain
possession of the person of an insane
man, to have him taken to the asylum,
and who asked for 10 days in which to
file & motion for a new trial, did not file
the intended motion, but appeared be
fore the court today for sentence and the
judge fined him $15 and costs. ' This
ends the unfortunate matter.
The Glory of the Seas Mow In.
Poet Townsend, Dec. 24. Another
one of the overdue vessels, the ship
Glory of the Seas, from San Francisco,
for Comox, arrived today, after an un
eventful passage of 20 days. Moderately
fair weather was experienced. No other
craft were sighted during the voyage.
The tug Traveler passed up today,
from Gray's harbor, with a disabled
four-masted schooner in tow.
A Polish Colony Coming:.
Chicago, Dec. 24. Rev. Father Kla
witie, pastor of the Polish church here,
is president of the Rappersville Colony
Company", which has purchased and
bonded a tract of government land in
Whatcom county, Washington, on the
main line of the Northern Pacific rail
road, to which 80 Polish families will
move January 1. Large numbers are
expected to follow next year.
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No Requisition For Standard Oil Men.
Albanx, N. Y., Dec. 24. It can be
definitely stated that the governor will
not, under any circumstances, grant the
requisition asked for the governor of
Texas for the officials of the Standard
Oil trust. Judge Joyce, who attends to
all requisition matters for the govern
nor, said tonight: "Governor Flower
will not change his first opinion in the
matter. If the indicted men had ever
been in the state of Texas or com mi ted
the crime there, it would be a different
matter."
A Clothing; House Fails.
Millwaukee, Dec. 25. Wochstadter
& Co., retail clothiers, doing business
under the name of "The Hub," failed
today. Peter Van Vachten was ap
pointed receiver, furnishing bonds in
$50,000. In St Paul the firm carried on
a clothing business under the name of
the "United States Clothing Company."
The liabilities are $120,000.
The Chapman Carriage & Sleigh Com
pany also assigned today. The receiver's
bond is $25,000.
A Household Treasure.
D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y,.
says that he always keeps Dr. King's
New Discovery in the house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use ; that he would not
be without it, if procurable. G. A.
Dykeman Druggist, Catskill, N. Y., says
that Dr. Kings New Discovery is un
doubtedly the best cough remedy ; that
he ha9.useditin his family for eight
years, and it has never failed to' do all
that is claimed for it. Why not trv a
remedy so long tried and tested. Trial
bottle at Snipes-Kinerslys Drug Co.'s
Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and $1.00.
The Storm in Europe.
Amltebdam, Dec. 24. Storm news
from various parts of the coast shows the
damage has been much greater than was
at first supposed. The North sea beach
in every direction has been washed
away, and from 14 to 20 fishing vessels
drawn up on the beach' have been de
stroyed. The German bark Caroline
has been wrecked off the coast, and 10
of the crew drowned.
Mr. Ira P. Wetmore, a prominent real
estate agent of San Angelo, Texas, has
used Chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in his family for sev
eral years as occasion required, and al
ways with perfect success. He says : "I
find it a perfect cure for our baby when
troubled with cholera or dysentery. I
now feel that my outfit is - not complete
without a bottle of this Remedy at home
or on a trip away from home. For sale
by Blakeley & Houghton, Druggists. "
Feed wheat for sale cheap at Wasco
Warehouse. . tf.
All druggist sell Dr. Miles' Pain Pills.
We will Sell
at Absolute Cost
LADIES' Embroidered SWISS HANDKERCHIEFS,
Which we have been selling as a special at 16c,
will close at 12 1 c each.
FELT SHOES and SLIPPERS,
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including the celebrated Mattea wan Seamless
Pelt Shoes, in Red, Drab and Navy.
The Balance of Our Stock of Yarns,
including any shade in stock in the
FLEISHNER'S SPANISH WORSTED,
IMPORTED SAXONY,
FLEISHNER'S KNITTING-WORSTED.
Special Job ASSORTED YARNS,
5c per Skein.
A. M. WILLIAMS & GO
JElMffi(i.
for Infants and Children.
Castoria. promotes Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, . Diarrhoea, and Feverishness.
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural. Castoria contains no
Morphine or other narcotic property.
" Castoria is so wall adapted to children that
I recommend It as superior to any prescription
known to me.' H. A. Archer, M. D.,
Ill South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. T.
For several years I hare reoommenaed your
' Castoria,' and shall always continue to do so,
as it has invariably produced beneficial resulta.1
Eowijt F. Pardsb, M. D.,
135th Street and 7th Are., New York City.
"The use of 'Castoria' is so universal and
its merits so well known that it seems a work of
supererogation to endorse it. Few are the in
telligent families
who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach."
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New York City.
Tex Ckhtaus CoxPAjrr, 77 Murray Street, N. Y.
BOSS
CASH
STORE.
Christmas
Of! Do I Pont WqIho n Ijaes' Hats, Feathers or Flowers will be given away
ZU rCl Uuillf UulUu with each purchase of a Dress Pattern, Embridered Skirt;
Ladies' or Children's Corsets, Underwear, or Lace Curtains.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S' MACKINTOSHS and MISSES' GOSSAMERS,
.direct from the largest factory in the -world. Rnhbers of all kinds.
Boots and Shoes of splendid value just opened.
BOYS' SUITS,
from $2.00.
Newest goods and best value in Men's Suits, Pants, Hats,
Neckwear, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, &c.
Agency of Brownsville
Clothing, Blankets, &c.
THE BALANCE OP OUR
J. S. bCHKNCl.
President.
J. II. Pattbksom,
Cashier.
first Rational Bank.
THE DALLES, -
OREGON
A General Banking Buainesa transacted
Deposits received, subject to Sight
Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
remitted on day of collection.
Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on
New York, San Francisco and Port
land. directoks '
D. f. Thompson. . Jno. S. Sohkkck.
En. M. Williams, Geo. A. Liebb.
H. M. Be all.
Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
DEALERS IK
Pore Drugs - Gnemicals,
FINE LINE OF
HHP0BTED and DOMESTIC GIGHBS
At Our Old Place of Business.
ii to
Men's Overcoats,
from $5.90,
JVI. HOfiYWlIiLi, ImpoPtef.
DOORS,
WINDOWS,
SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME and '
CEMENT,
Window-Glass
and
Picture Moulding.
ZE3Z. 3- HLj IE IIST 1ST .
Year s Presents.
UMBRELLAS,
UMBRELLAS.