CI) K-o JhJrt i rift rstss rwi -1 m VOL. X THE DALLES, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 18U7 NO 281 LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE Will Asia Become a Seat of War. RUSSIA IS READY FOR ALL COMERS One Eye Is Kept on Japan, the Other on Germany's Moitmenti la Chinese Waters. San Francisco, Dec. 3. The Call says : The report that the Russian govern ment ia buying large quantities of army supplies in the United States is verified. Cable messages from Vladivostock ask ing merchants to. bid on large lots are frequently received. Yesterday Dodge, Sweeney & Co., of this city, received a Vladivostock cable to figure on 1200 tons of supplies. Travelers arriving from Asia report that the garrison at Vladivostock has been largely reinforced by the arrival of troops on steamers and sailing vessels from the Black eea. The concentration of Russian troops at that point and the haste that Japan is making to increase her power, on the sea leads some of our merchants to pre dict that the impending conflict between Russia and Japan may open as early as next summer. The recent heavy orders for army sup plies to be forwarded to Vladivostock are regarded as significant of important movements in the Orient. ' It is believed the completion of the trans-Siberian railroad with its termi nps at Vladivostock will largely increase the trade of Ban Francisco, and there is talk of establishing a line of steamers to that place, to touch at Alaskan ports. A local subsidy of $35,000 has already been subscribed tor an Alaskan line. ' : i RUSSIA. ON HER GUARD. Germany's Movements in Kalo Chan Bay Closely Watched. St. Petersburg, Dec. 3. Great feti cence is observed in official circles re garding the political situation in the far East. The opinion prevails that Ger many will not permanently occupy Kaio Chau Bay. Russian newspapers protest against the occupation, as being calculated to injure the interest of the Ruesiat s in the far East, and they say that the Russian government ought to demand its evac uation or else obtain the equivalent of it. More German Troops for China. Berlin, Dec. 3. The naval depart ment has sent instruction to Kiel to dispatch 600 artillerymen with field guns and 1000 marines to China. MOTHER HcKINLEf SINKING. Her Death Probably a Question of Bat j a Few Honrs. Canton, O., Dec. 3. This morning Mrs. Nancy Allison McKinley was re ported to be sinking rapidly and the end apparently near. Before shejlapsed into unconsciousness she was given to under stand that her son had started for Can ton from Washington. At each stop during the night.word bad been flashed to Canton of his progress, and at each I was troubled for a, long time with a sore wrist; some thing the doctors termed an open vein. It would break and the blood would flow in a stream from it, and I could finl nothing that would heal it until I tried vour Happy Thought . Salve. " A ' small quantity healed .it up nicely. In fact it ha,s been well and showed no signs of breaking for over three months, so I feel it has done perfect work. Mrs. T. It. Yjeager, 1526 South Ninth St., Spokane, Wash. 50 .ceiyts a jarr: at Donnell's Drugstore. Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicions. PB7027 Absolutely Pure ROVAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. etop yellow' missives told h.iin.that he was still in the lead in bis thrilling midnight race with the grim reaper. Finally the president retired to sleep.. When Pittsburg was reached at 7:15 a. m., Judge Day accepted the offer of the railroad company and a special en gine was attached to the- train. With out the loss of a moment the special engine dashed out of the. smoky city. All the trains on the route were put on sidetracks, and to last 101 miles were reeled off in two hours. At 8:55 the train reached Canton. Upon his arrival at the home of his mother; the president entered the sick room and knelt by the bedside. She was unconscious. The little fain ily group was complete. Now all that reaiained was to wait for death and to hope that before ft came the mother would be able once more to recognize her loving chil dren. ' As the day wore on Mrs. McKinley re mained apparently in the same condi tion as in the early morning. She. was unconscious, showed no signs of suffer U g and seemed to bo passing quietly into the sleep of death.' ' President McKinley believes his mother recognized him as he knelt by her bedside. His sister JBeleb announc ed his arrival by saying: "Here, mother, ia William. If you recogeize him, hold up pour hand." Mrs. McKinley did raise her .hand El'gntly an$ the family believe it was in recognition of her eon. The plans of the president are to re main here until. 2 o'cleck tomorrow, when he will return to Washington to look after the official business that made in almost impossible for him to leave the capital at this time. Something to Know. It may be worth something to know that the very oest medicine for restoring the tired out - nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to the nerve centers in the stomach, gently stimulates tjhe Ijver and Kidneys, and aids these organs .in throwing off impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters improves the appetite, aids digestion, and ia pronounced by those who nave tried it as the very best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 50c or $1.00 per bottle at Blake ley & Houghton drug store. " " :2 Bucklen'a Arinca salve." The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, feei sores, tetter, chapped bands, chilblains; corns, and al skin eruptions, and posi tively cui piles, or no pay required It ia guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or mcitey refunded. .Price 25 cents per box. For sale Dy Blakeley and Honghton. druggists. $2000 Ask your doctor what the effect of . alum is , upon the stomach. Then tell your grocer that you don't want any more cheap baking-powder. TeUhim thaxSchUlin$ Best at a fair price and your money back if you don't , like it is good.-enough lor. you. A Schilling & Company ' San Francisco ' ' ' ' .213 v AFFAIRS AT MADRID. The Cuban Question Completely En Crosses Public Attention, New York, Dec. 3. A Madrid special to the Herald says':."' Public opinion here is engrossed by the Cuban question. There is little else in the papers than the matter relating to the reform decrees. The liberals are entirely satisfied. The Epoc i regards it as an example of ruin, the breaking np of law, consider ing that the solution of the grave prob lem of commercial autonomy can nei ther be accepted ag satisfactory, nor can tbe uotiyesb.rougl.it forward in its de fense be looked upon as encouraging. As to the rumor that the office of colo nial minister- is to be abolished, now that the colonies are autonomous, it is regarded as too absurd to warrant re futation. More than ever will a minis ter be required to superintend the deal ings between the colonies and the moth er country. The strength which conies to us from eating nourishing food is belter than stimulation, because it is new strength. The health which- belongs to a strong body, well nourished by proper lood (properly .digested '. is the only health that is lasting. The difference between Shaker Diges tive Cordial and other medicines iejsim ply that it helps nature to make strength. It does not profess to cure sickness, except as that sickness is a re sult of weakness caused by food not properly digested. - Shaker Digestive Cordial will relieve the pangs of lndigejtion, and make thin, sick, weak people as well as if their stomachs had 'never been out of order. It is a gentle aid to the digestion of nature's strength-maker, food. At druggists. . Trial bottle 10 cents. Jost a Hint. " . ''John," she said, thoughtfully, "to morrow is the birthday of that little Jones boy next door." "What of it?" he demanded. "Oh, nothing1 much," she replied; "only I happened to recall that Mr. Jones gave our Willie a drum on ls birthday." "Well, do j'ou think I feel under any obligations to him for that?" he asked irritably. "If you do you are mistaken If I owe him anything it's a grudge." "Of "course," she answered, sweetly "That's why I thought that perhaps you might want to give the Jones boy a big brass trumpet. "The most resourceful woman in the world!" he exclaimed, delightedly. And the Jones boy got the trumpet. Chi cago Post. That . Poor Baby. ""Have you heard about the-Barrs? You know he is a bicycle fiend and she is daft over music. "Well?" "And the poor baby has to suffer for it. They have named him Handel." Cincinnati Enquirer. . How to Prevent Pneumonia. At th'uj time of the year a cold is very easily contracted, and if left to ruu its course without the aid ot some reliable CQugh medicine J s. liahle to result in that dread diseasewpneumonia. We know of no better letnedy-to cure a cough or cold than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We have used it quite" extensively and it has always given entire satisfaction Olagah, Ind. Ter. Chief. . This is the only remedy that is known to lie a certain preventive of pneumonia. Among the many thousands who have used it for colds and la grippe, we have nptyftt learned of a single case having re suited in pneumonia. Persons who have weak lungs or have reason to fear an at tack of pneumona, should keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Blakeley & Houghton Household Ooda. . The Ancient Greeks believed that the Penates were the gods who attended to the welfare and prosperity of the family They were worshipped as household gods in every. home. The household god of today is Dr. King's New Discovery For consumption, coughs, colds and for all affections of Throat, CheEt and Longs it is invaluable. It has . been tried for a quarter of a century and is guaranteed to cure, or money returned. No house hold should be without this good angel It is pleasant to take and a safe and sure remedy for old and young. Free bottles at Jtslakeley & Houghton's drug store. TAKEN UP. Came to my place last spring, a roan pony, branded O on right hip. Owner can' have the same toy paying all charges S. A. K IN TON, oct20-lm i Tygn Valley, Or. 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