VOL. VIII THE DALLES, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26. 1895. NO 150 v NICARAGUA CANAL Report of the Commission to View It. THE WORK PROGRESSING RAPIDLY Congress BalldlBsr o Cbtll Borneo. Tbe Lou About S1.000.000. Other News. TBI NICABAGUAN COMMISSION. Its Work Progressive Accorded the Bapldly Hratkm. -Honors Washington, June 25. A mail re port received at tbe department from Colonel Ludlow, dated Rivas, Nicaragua, June 2, shows that all is going well with tbe commission ; that the health of - the party baa been excellent ; that the clim atic changes have not interfered with the work and that the Nicaragnan gov ernment baa extended every attention and courtesy, and has tried to make their stay agreeable and profitable. The commission was not finding its task an easy one. It bad jnat returned Sivas, June 1, from an inspection of tbe western division of the canal from Bnto to Lake Nicaragua, and was about to in spect the eastern division, leaving Rivas on a steamer, . June 6, going into , the woods at Ochao, and then traversing the jungle on foot over the cannel route to Grey town no small undertaking in a tropical climate in the wet season. Col onel Ludlow expected to reach Greytown between June 2-5 and July 1. . ai bile the board was at Granada the party was invited to visit the capita, and were tsken on a special train . to Managua, . where the president gave them a special reception, receiving them with great courtesy and placing at their disposal tbe government steamer and free use of the telegraph lines. Congress Building Burned. Washington, June 25. Minister Stro bel, at Santiago, has sent the state de partment the following: "I regret to re port the destruction by fire of tbe build ing occupied by the house of congress. The edifice was regarded as the finest in Chili, and but little of the furniture or archives were saved. The loss is esti mated at about $1,000,000 in United States gold, without considering the ar chives, which can never be replaced. The building was began in 1857, but was not dedicated until 1876, during the presidency of Frederick Errazuris. ' "While there are r a mora that the fire was tbe work of incendiaries, it seems to be more naturally the result of accident. There were several lighted stoves in the building, which probably caused an' ex plosion by escaping gas. "Tbe government has called for plans for a new building, notifying congress that on their completion it will ask for funds for its reconstruction. An extra session of congress, called to consider the financial question, is now being held in the state university." "Julius Negbauer, an American citizen, 65 years old, was found dead in a small hotel May 4. Minister Strobel buried him, and took charge of bis effects, 469 in Chilean currency, and a little clotning. The minister is seek' ing information as to his antecedents. AMBBICAMS IMfBHONBD. United States Minister MeKlnney's fBeqaes for Their Release Denied Niw York, June 25, A special from Colon says: Governor Velez, of Carta gena, and United States Minister Mc Kinney have bad a tilt. Mr. McKinney while on the way here . from Bogota found two Americans, an engineer and a conductor on the Cartagena railway, incarcerated at Cartagena for running over and causing the death of a native woman. McKinney asked for their re lease. Upon his request being refused he threatened to invoke the aid of his Highest of all in Leavening Power. -Latest U. S. Gov't Report ""'ti i . . ' i iif ' if tt government, and pressed his demand as the American minister to Colombia. Governor Velez said Mr. McKinney was at tbe moment only a private gen tleman, without locus standi, because on quitting Bogota -bis duties a9 minister fell upon tbe locum tenens. The governor thereupon ordered the prisoners into closer confinement. , Definitely Settled. Windsor, June 25. The Marquis of Salisbury has formally accepted the pre miership, vacant by the resignation of Lord Roaebery. It is announced that Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the unionst leader of the house of commons, has been appointed to succeed the Mar quis of Ripon as secretary of state for tbe colonies, and Right Hon. A. J. Bal four' first lord of the treasury. Gives Germany a Coaling Station. Caracas; Venezuela, June 25. It is rumored tbat tbe German claims are to be settled by the seesion of one of the islands to Germany for a coaling station. Semi-offical advices bere say that Sir Vincent Barrington has strongly urged on England the importance of tbe am icable settlement of tbe questions pend ing with Venezuela. Very bad policy to neglect symptoms of trouble in the kidneys. If allowed to develop they cause much suffering and sorrow. Bright's Disease, Diabetes and Dropsy owe their great-prevalence and fatality to neglect of the first warning symptom. Dr. J. H. .McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm is a certain cure for any disease or weakness of the kidneys. A trial will convince you of its great potency. Price $1.00 per bottle. For sale by Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. O. K. N" Shares Sold. New York, June 25. There was sold at auction today 138,272 shares of Oregon Railway & Navigation stock for $1,700- 000. The stock was bought bv A. A. H. Boissevain, W. S. Oadmen and F. S. Bangs, representing a committee of col lateraltrust bondholders of the Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern railway. . A severe rheumatic pain in tbe left shoulder had troubled Mr. J. H. Leper, a well known druggist of Des Moines, Iowa, fov six months. At times the pain was so severe tbat he could not lift anything. With all he could do be could not get rid of it tin til he applied Chamberlain(s Pain Balm. - "I only made three applications of it," he says, and have since been free from all pain." He now reccomenda it to persons simi larly afflicted. It is for sale by Blakely fe Houghton Druggists. ''Receiver for a Gas Company. Racine, Wis., June 25. Application has been made in the United States cir cuit court for a receiver for tbe Racine Gas Company, T. W.Andrews, of Wash ington, one of the heavy stockholders, who makes the application, charges fraud on the part of the present manage ment. The company is capitalized at $100,000 While in Stockton Cal., some time ago, Thos. F. Langan, of Los Banos, tbat state, was taken very severely cramps and diarrhoea. He chanced to meet Mr C. M. Carter, who was similarly afflcted He says: "I told bim of Chamber- Iain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and we went to the Holden Drug Store and procured a bottle of it. It gave Mr. Carter prompt relief and I can vouch for its having cured me." For sate by Blakeley & Hoahton, Drug gists. ' ' " Xor Account of the Yalr estate. San Francisco, June 25. An evening paper says that $5,000,000 of Southern Pacific railroad of Arizona 6-per cent bonds have been sold tor account of the estate of the late Mrs. Theresa Fair. - The purchasers are said to be New Yorkers. The price was $83. Assessed Wnere It Is Owned. San Fbancisco, June 25, Attorney General Fitzgerald has decided that stock owned in Eastern corporations by citizens of California must be assessed in this state. j ---f-- - Km" ,0 im ia . iljivSisssi A This is iti This is the new shortening or cooking fat which is so fast taking the place of lard. Itis an entirely new food product composed of clarified cotton seed oil and re fined beef suet. You can see that Is clean, delicate, wholesome, appetizing, and economical as fat superior to lard as the electric light is to the tallow dip. It asks only a fair trial, and a fair trial will convince you of its value. - Be sure and eet the genuine. Bold In three and Ave pound pails by ail grocers. Alade by THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY, ST. LOUIS and Chicago, New York, Bos tea, For tbe Fifth Time. New Yobk, June 25. The Reading railroad will, on July 1, default for the fifth . successive time the payment of semiannual interest - on the general mortgage bonds and the accumulated interest due to the holders of the bonds will then amount to about $5000,000. , When your heart pains you and un usual palpitation is frequent, accom panied sometimes with shortness of breath and low spirits you are suffering from a disordered state of the livt-r, di gestion is imperfect and there is wind on the stomach. If allowed to remain the trouble will ultimately reach the kid neys and then become dangerous te life Steps should be taken to stay its pro gress on the appearance ot tbe first symptoms. Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm is especially adapted for disorders of this kind. Price $1.00 per bottle. For sale by Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. - You cannot work well unless you feel well. No one can feel well with a dis ordered liver or diseased kidney. - Dis eases in the organs should receive prompt attention, as neglect will lead to much mieery and sorrow. Dr. . J. H, McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm should be taken as soon as the first symptoms of trouble are manifest. It is well known to all dealers in medicine as a safe and reliable cure for diseases in the liver or kidneys. Price $1.00 per bot tie. For sale by Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. - - ' - Overwork, either physical or mental will produce weakness and loss of en ergy. Too many business - or family cares, overwork in tbe harvest field, an excess of woman's work and worry will produce months of misery. To prevent this, the exhausted system should be re inforced immediately;' Dr. J. -H McLean's Strengthening Cordial ' and Blood Purifier is an appropriate remedy Price $1.00 per bottle. For sale by Snipes-Kinersly Drag Co. BncMem's Anno salve. The best salve in tne world for cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevei sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or.no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Snipes & Kin' ersly. Iet, Strayed or Stolen. - One cow, spotted red and white, brand "Cook" on left side, crop off the left ear and hole in right ear. . She- has one crooked horn.- Finder will please retnrn toF. Fort in, Chicago photograph gallery Second street, The Dalles, Or., and re ceive a liberal. reward. .::.. 18-lW. Or. Miles' Pain Pills care Hearalaia. Ill druggists sell Dr. atlls Pais PUkv Specials We wish The perfection brand- mer For XnXants and Children. Castoria, promote Plgee tlon, and overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, and Feverishnees. Thus the child Is rendered healthy and its sleep natural. Castoria contains no Horpliine or other narcotic property. Catnr!a is to well adapted to children that I recommend It as superior to any prescription known to me." H. A. Aichii. M. D., Ill Sooth Ctarford St., Brooklyn, S.Y. " For peroral Teanlhaiecommenaedyoar Owtoria,' end rhall always continue to do so, as it has invariably produced beneficial remits." Emm F. Pardbk. M. D 135th Street and 7th Ave New York City. "The use of 'Castoria1 is so nnirersal and Its merits fo well known that It poems a work of supererogation to endorse it. Few are tbe in telligent families who do not keep Castoria within easy reach." GlUM Kirmi. D. D Kew York City. Tot Cngma Comfact, 77 Murray Street. K.T. Tr. HIlm'NEim Jr.A vrvna RnTTTVL. HSil. WA K B&cp. At druKjrtita. onix Sfia, OS S Dry Goods, Mil BOOTS and SHOES. Splendid Zklae3S, M. HOHTWIL1j:;i " . Ill, Hfc tJ'1Hlll".'0-l,I jjlflfc friJBb to call particular attention to Boys Sweaters at Pure White, Heavy Ribbed, Full Fashioned. Mens Sweaters at Grey Mixed. Full Sized. We show a strong line of white, navy and black, heavy all-wool Sweaters at $ 1 .75 and over.See our See our special $3.00 light weight. Gentlemens Leather Belt The Proper Thing. Rings and Buckles leather covered. Try one. Gent'm's Sporting Shoes A good, inexpensive and stylish Sum- Shoe, in Black only A M WILLIAMS & CO FRENCH & CO., BANKERS. TEAN8ACT A GENERAL BANK IN (J BU8INE88 Letters of Credit issued available in the Eastern States. Sight Exchange and Telegraphic Transfers sold on Kew York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Seattle Wash., and various points in Or egon and Washington. Collections made at all points on fav orable terms. J. B. BCKXHCK. ' President. J. 11. Patterson, Cashier. First Rational Bank. THE DALLES. - - OREGON A General Banking Business 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. DIRECTORS. . - D. P. Thompson. Jno. 8. Schbnck. Ed. M. WnxiAars, Geo. A. Likbk. H. M. Biaix. G AS H Glothing, Farm 'CW1 ffr 'Q'rsV''''aw''r'aVeW's. Specials our stock of 6OC c j r -ryf rr " mJ , DOORS, WINDOWS, SHINGLES, FIRE BRICK, FIRE CLAY, LIME and CEMENT, Window-Glass and Picture Moulding". ZE3Z. O-XjIEj S T OR E. S, qoc 65 shing