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VOL. VIII
THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1895.
- NO 270
UNPREPARED FOR WAR
Admiral Walker Corrobor
ates Miles Testimony.
OUR NEED FOR A NAVY GREAT
At Least lTn More Battleships Should
Be Built The Coast at an
Kiimj'i .Mercy.
Washington, Nov. 15. Admiral
Walker adds bis testimony to that of
General Miles concerning tbe weakness
of the government fortressess.
"Iam a good American," eaid he, "but
I cannot shut my eyes to cold facte. We
are not prepared today to engage in war
with any first class power. We are in
the position that China occupied in her
recent struggle with Japan. We have a
vast population, great wealth, boundless
resources and endless patriotism, but we
cannot maintain an offensive or defen
sive attitude against any one of a half
dozen foreign countries.
''What General Miles eays about the
defenseless condition of our coast cities
is entirely correct. It is trne that New
York and San Francisco are better pro
tec' el than other commercial cities, but
even they would be helpless against the
assault of a dozen powerful ironclads.
So far as the remaining cities are con
cerned they have no protection what
ever. '
"Congress, ougbWo make liberal ap
propriations for coast defenses and for
additional ships of war. More than any
thing else we need a navy. If we had a
dozen battle-ships of the Indiana class
on the Atlantic coast we could defy as
powerful a country as Great Britian.
We have now four battle-ships building
and two others have been appropriated
for. We need at least seven more.
"With anything like a fair system ot
coast defenses, we could be beyond the
. probabilities of war. There would be no
more Corinto incidents; no more talk of
foreign aggression on American soil.
The United States would be pre-eminent
on the American continent. The great
est protection against war is to be fully
prepared for it:"
"Then you do not think we are pre
pared for war at present?"
"We are far from it. Our ships are
the best of their class in the world, but
we have not enough of them. We need
more fighting ships battle-ships. The
battle-ships is to the navy what the in
fantry is to tbe army. It is the fighting
part of tbe navy, but it should be supple
mented with torpedo-boats, coast-defense
vessels and swift cruisers, just as
tbe infantry is made more effective by
the employment of cavalry and artillery.
The battleship is not needed in times of
peace, but it is indispensable iu times of
war. When not actively engaged it can
be laid up in ordinary, and the police
work of the ocean can be performed by
email gunboats, "which would not be .ef
fective in battle, but which are useful to
carry the flag.
"This is the policy pursued by Great
Britain, who sends her gunboats abroad.
while her powerful ironclade, which are
more expensive to keep in commission,
remain on the home stations."
"Do you think England or other
power would have us at a disadyant
age?" -
"Undoubtedly. It is useless to talk of
war with any European country in our
present condition." ;
EXTENSIVIC TBOLI.EY 8V3IJEM.
Number of New York Towns
Connected.
to Be
Niagaro Falls, Nov. 15. One of the
most extensive suburban trolley systems
in tbe country is to be constructed near
' the frontier, with this city as the central
point.
Philadelphia and New York capital-
Highest of all in Leavening
ists- are back of the scheme, which: is to
construct electric trolley libe's 'to'San
born, Wilson, Lockport and Youngs
town. These with the preeent roads to
Lewiston, Tonawanda and Buffalo, will
form a large network of roads covering
nearly 100 miles of track. The power
for the projected lines will be received
from the Niagara Falls Power Company.
The roads are designed for passenger and
freight traffic.
WILL HATE A TICKET.
The ropnllste
to Enter
Contest.
Next Tear's
Omaha, Nov. 15. Senator William V.
Allen, Nebraska's eenior representative
in the United States senate, and a re
cognized leader of the populists in both
bouses of congress, has been in Omaha
previous to going to Washington to be in
attendance at the reconvening of the
national legislature.
"It goes without saying," said the
senator, "that the populist party will
have a presidential- ticket in the field
and that it will the onlv one of the old
parties that will be outspoken fur free
coinage of silver at a ratio gf 16 to 1. As
to the organization of the senate, I do
not think the populist senators will cut
the figure that baa been predicted for
them. I helieve the republicans and
democrats will agree upon a plan of or
ganization that will not depend upon
populist assistance. I do not believe
the populists will care to enter into a
negotiation for a division of senate
spoils."
There are eo many accidents to live
stock whicn cause delay and loss to the
farmer in his work. In a large number
of Instances the delay would be but
trifling if a remedy was promptly applied.
Dr. J. II. McLean's Volcanic Oil Lini
ment has for many years been regarded
as tbe farmer's friend. Its healing on
flesh of domestic animals is immediate
8nd permanent. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00
per bottle. For sale at Snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co. '
Blakeley & Houghton, the druggists,
will tell you that no one is better quali
fied to judge of tbe merits of an article
than the dealer, because he bases his
opinion on the experience of all who use
it. For this reason they wieh us to
publieh the remarks of other dealers
about an article which ' they handle
Messrs. C. F. Moore & Co., Newberg,
Ore., eay : "We sell more of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy than all others
put together, and it alwajs gives good
satisfaction." Mr. J. F. Allen, Fox, Or.,
says : "I believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to be the best I have handled."
Mr. W. H. Hitchcock, Columbus, Wash.,
says: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
sella well and is highly praised by all
who use it."
Bueklen's Arises sal re.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, feve'i
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 Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists.
Cheap Traveling Now.
Portland, Nov. 15. The conference
in San Francisco between the. Southern
Pacific company officials and those of the
O. R. & N. regarding the rates between
San' Francisco and Portland having
come to naught, the O. R. & N. Co. has
decided to cut. the first-class steamer
rale from $15.50 to $10 and the steerage
rate from $7.50 to $5. - The new rate will
go into effect tomorrow. The O. R. &
N. Co. has also made an agreement with
the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. to carry
their passengers from San Francisco to
Los Angeles and San Diego, and tbe new
rate by water from - Portland to Los
Angeles will be $22.50 as against $35 by
rail. The cut in rates by tbe O. R. & N.
will affect all northern trans-continental
railroad business from the East to San
Francisco, via Portland.
Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
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regulator7
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY
Almost evervbodv takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
Liver Regulator (liquid or powder)
eet all the benefits of a mild and pleasant
iaxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this : Simmons liver KEGU
LATOR reeulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver Is in
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria- Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
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of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
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EVERT PACKAGE-
Has tbe Z Stamp in rctl on wrapper.
J. H. Zeilin & Co., I'll i la., Pa,
The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at leaet one
dreaded disease that ecience has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the
only postive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional treatment. Hall's Ca
tarrh Care is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur-t'-0C3
of the system, thereby destroying,
i'ee foundation of the disease, and giv
ing the patient strength, by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors haveeo
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of Testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Sore throat. Any ordinary case may
be cured in one night by applying
Chamberlain's Pain Balm as -directed
with each bottle. This medicine is also
famous for its cures of rheumatism,
lame back and deep seated and muscu
lar pains. For sale by Blakeley &
Hough ton.
Nothing so distressing as hacking a
cough. Nothing so foolish as to suffer
from it. Nothing so dangerous' if al
lowed to continue. One Minute Cough
Cure gives immediate relief. Snipes
Kinersly Drug Co.
Wanted, Cash.
Will require between $120 and $150.
Will give a half interest to a responsible
party, who furnishes cash for patenting
two staple articles. Must give $1,000
bonds until patents are approved of.
Answer "Patent," care Chronicle.
LOSf.
Between Deschutes and 5-mile, one
leather grip containing loaded shells.
Finder will be rewarded Dy returning
same to this office. nov.ll-2t.
It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. It's easi
er to cure a severe cough or cold with it.
Let your next purchase for a cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better med
icine; better results; better try it.
A. G. Bartley ot M agic, Pa., writes
I feel it a duly of mine to inform you
and the public that DeWitt'a Witch
Hazel Salve cured me of a very bad case
of eczema. It also cured my boy of a
running eore on his leg.
Notice.
All warrants outstanding against
Dalles City are now due and payable at
my office. Interest ceases on and after
this date. C. J. Crandall,
July 15th, 1895. City Treas.
The healing properties of Do Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve are well known. It
cures eczema, ekin affections and is
simply a perfect remedy for pilej.
It is a truth in . medicine that tbe
smallest dose that performs a cure is the
best. De Witt's Little Early Risers are
the smallest pills, will perform a cure,
and are the best.
Dressmaking Parlors
Are now opened
over Pease & Maya' Store.
To Top Benefit ;
to Attend Our
Saturday Dress Goods Sale
A large assortment of Seasonable Dress Goods at
regular 30c, 37 l-2c, 42 l-2c and 50c values to
sell at
Ghoiee,
Remember. Saturday Only.
A. M, WILLIAMS & CO
For Infants and Children.
Caatoria promote Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Diarrhoea, and Feverishnesa.
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural. Caatoria contains no
Morphine or other narcotic property.
" Caatoria Is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
.tnown to me." H. A. Abohbb, H. D.,
Ill Sooth Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"For several years I hare recommerio'edyour
Castoria,' and shall always continue to do so,
as it has invariably produced beneficial remits."
Edwin F. Pakdbb, M. D.,
125th Street and 7th Ave., New York City.
"The use of 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits eo 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."
Carlos Mibtu. T. D.,
New York City.
Thk CsRTAmt Compact, 77 Murray Street, N. Y.
Abreast the Times.
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Snow Has Arrived.
. . . But we are here first with ...
Seasonable
Everything that is New as well as Good.
Our line of Men's Hip, Knee and Short Rubber Boots, Snow Excluders,
Bootees, Alaskas, Felt Boots, Rubber Leggings, Arctic Socks, Rubber and Oil
Coats, is complete in every -way.
LADIES', MISSES' and CHXLDS' RUBBER GOODS in great variety.
Complete assortment of Overcoats, Ulsters, Leather Coats, Black and
Brown Duck Coats," at Bedrock Prices. .
V 25e
FRENCH & CO.,
BANKERS.
TRANSACT A GENEKALBANKING BUSINESS
Letters of Credit issued available in the
Eastern States.
Sight Exchange and Telegraphic
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago ,
St. Louie, San Francisco, Portland Ore
gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points
in Oregon and Washington.
Collections made at all points on fav
orable'terma. .
J. s. SCHBMK,
President.
J. M. Pattkksok.
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. direotors. .
D. P. Thompson. Jno. S. Scjisnck.
Ed. M. Williams, Geo. A. Likbk.
H. M. Beall.
Soods of Every iesGrsption.
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DOORS,
WINDOWS,
SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME and
CEMENT,
Window-Glass
and
Picture Moulding.
M. HONYVilLL, Importer
BOSS CASH STORE.
Miss St. John.
Mrs. Manns.