hi VOL. X THE DALLES, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898 NO 338 THE LAST WEEK OF OUR OIG CLEARANCE SALE. PRICES THAT TflliK- WE INVITE YOU to visit our store and see for yourself. MOST ALL LINES in our large stock included in the sale. Offerings previously advertised, such oats, Jackets, Capes, Shoes ml Hi, MUST BE CLEANED UP to make room for Large Stock of SPRING GOODS, now being pur chased by our representatives in New York. A. HE. WILLIAMS CO. WE CALL ATTENTION to Great SPECIAL SALE on MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. These goods are of first-class material, and construction perfect. Prices that were never before put on market. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPltftY. LADIES Saturday from 2 to 6P. M., we will I sell you Fancy Neck Ribbons at 19 cts. per yard, from our 25 and 50 cent lines. SAVE MONEY by obtaining GOOD BARGAINS. A, ML WILLIAMS CO. ATTACK ON M'KINLEY The Spanish Minister Guilty of an indiscretion. A Kb'.MAUKABMi STOLEN DOCUMENT The I.iitli-r vun Wrllttui tu Honor Ouu uli'Jit, lint Full Into thi IInikI of lli.i Oiilmn J uiitit. Xkw Vohk, Fell, it. Tlio PresH OiIh morning says that representatives of the Culmu junta yesterday gave out copies o( Usttor signed Enrique Dupuy ie Lome who ia minister of Spain at Washington, and addressed to Jose Canelojiis, who wont to Culm lust Sep tember, as ljromior SagtiHta'a personal Kpresentutivo. In this letter the Span-i-'h miniutur refers to President MeKin y as 'iwoak, and catering to tlio rab ble," ami an "a low politieian, who de 'ifw to Btnntl well with the jingoes of Ms party." Tl,u t. .. .... . , .. - iHoiuiiKion correspondent 01 me " B.vs that when a copy of tho letter as show n to do Lome, he promptly pro "Mnced it hb being a forgery. He also w)f that an odleial of the atate depart ment, in discussing the matter", cx- "De Lome did not write the letter. fhe Cuban junta has been Imposed upon "J fomubody." On theotiier hand, Horatio h. llubens, "WBMl for tho Cuban junta, says: We know absolutely that this letter 'Muiiiie. A man risked hia life to ob Jn it. Wo do not hesitate to ucknowl WK that It waa stolon from Canelejaa. Hf. Druggist Will vou tell your cus tomers: Garland'n Han- py Thought Sulve la Hold on a guianteo to cure as claimed for. It. We wilj Kivo your GOe back if you rohotantlBHed. For Sale at DONNELL'S. It is written on the paper of the lega tion. The handwriting is de Louies, and the signature is Ida. He may deny it until he is black In tho face, but it is genuine, und everybody who has seen the letter knows that It Is. If he had attempted to steal tho envelope ho would never have got away with the letter." Mr. Rubens was asked about tho translation, and If there was not some danger that It was wrong. He re plied : "No; the translation was made by a man who thoroughly understands both languages, and ia as near correct as u translation could be." "Where is tho letter now?" be whb asked. "That I decline to answer." KtiiiHiiMou lit WllNlitiicton. Wahiiinotox, Fob.!). Tho publication of u letter bearing the signature of tho Spanish minister, Dupuy de Lome, addressed to Seuor Cauelejas, and mak ing aevure atrieturea on President Mc Kinley, has created a profound impres sion in otliclal circles, and it is expected to bring about important results in the immediate future. The authenticity of tho letter cannot he established rrom any official source nor is any denial of it given out from any quarter. A strong impression pre vails that the letter is genuine in its substantial features. Little doubt exists In otlicial circles that if the genuineness of tho letter ia fully established it will result in the retirement of de Lome and his replacement by another minis ter. At tho Spanish legation every avenue of Inquiry as to the letter Is closed. The minister positively declines to be seen J concerning the subject. He will neither deny uorafllrm the accuracy of the letter as a whole or in part. Tho Shakers of Mount Lebanon, a community of simple, honest, God-fearing men and women, have prepared the Shaker Digestive Cordial for many years, and it is ahvavs the mime, fimple, hon est, curative medicine that has helped to make the Shakers the healthy, long lived people that they are. The Shak ers never have Indigestion. This is partly owing to their simple mode of life, partly to the wonderful properties lot Shaker Digestive Cordial, ludiges f tion Is caused by tho stomach glands not supplying enough digestive juice. Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies what's wanting. Shaker Digestive Cordial In vigorates the stomach and all Its glands so that after awhile they don't need help. As evidence of the honesty of Shaker Digestive Cordial, the formula is printed on every bottle. Sold ly druggists, price 10 ceuts to $1.00 per bottle. Trouble lu Sight. Montevideo, Feb. 9. Several officers have been arrested tor complicity in the military plot and others have been im prisoned for refusing to pledge their support to the president ad iterim , Senor (Juestas. The proclamation of a dictatorship is daily expected. Cuestas is loosing pop ularity owing to his indeeisiou. and many people are leaving the city in or der to escape enrollment in the national guards. Dr. Saranolli, who discovered a pre ventive for yellow fever has gone to I3ia Brazil to conduct experiments in tho states of San Penio, where yellow fever is raging now. Before leaving Saranelli, in order to perfectly test his serum, made three in jections upon himself. According to the doctor these applications were made to show that the application can be maile without danger. Max La Prenza, of Buenos Ayies. in commenting upon Dr. Saranelli's test upon himselt, says that although he has never made known the composition of the serum, this act is more significant than any declaration. There have been great losses to the army of Brazil from cholera, which has appeared in many places. Advices from Kio Janerio state that a seriea of collisions between students and the pilieo of Bio Janerio have occurred. Many were injured on both aides. The recently discovered gold llelds in Brazil have not been purchased by any English syndicate, as was recently re ported. ttlOO ILnvurtI 8MOO. Tlio readers of this paper will be pleased to learu that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been Royal tnakef the food pure, wholesome and dellcloui. POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., hlW YORK, V aV Baaaa!aalaaMaaaBaa"iTiaah Jk aaEILWaaaB . 1 I ' able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu tional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of the disease and giving the patient etrength by build ing up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprie tors have sa much faith in its curative powers, that they oiler One Hundred Dollars for any ease that it fails to euro. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Chunky, &. Co., Toleda, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. BORN SEPTEMBER 18, 1841. Good baking powder at 25 .or 30 cents a pound? Ridiculous! It can't be made. ream of tartar costs too much. The grocer must make a profit')- and so must the man ufacturer. 6l8 OuliTcit 10 Culm. Washington, Feb. 9. Orders For more than fifty-six years it has never failed in its weekly visits to the homes of farmers and villagers throughout the United States. IT HAS faithfully labored for their prosperity and happi ness, for the improvement of thoir business and home interests, for education,' for tho elevation of American manhood and true womanhood. IT HAS told at tho fireside, interesting and instructive stories of the doings of tho) world, tho nation and states. IT HAS advised tho farmer as to the most approved meth ods of cultivating and harvesting his crops, and tho proper time to convert them into tho largest possiblo amount of mono'. IT HAS led in all matters portaining to tho wolfaro of farmers and villagers, and for ovor.half a century has held their confidence and esteem. IT IS THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, and we furnish it with tho Somi-Wookly Chroniclo ono year for $1.75, cash in advance. have been sent to Captain Sampson, in com mand of the north Atlantic squadroned' Key West, to send torpedo-boat dish ing to Havana with stores for the use of the Maine. In a recent letter from Washington, D. 0., to an old friend, Major, G. A. Studer, for twenty years United States Consul at Singapore, says : "While at Des Moines I became acqainted with u liniment known as Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which 1 found excellent against rheumatism as well as against soreness of the throat and chest (giving me much easier breathing, I had a touch of pneu pionia early this week, and two applica tions freely applied to the throat and chest relieved me of it at once, I would noi be without it for auythlng." For sale by Blakeley & Houghton. Wasco Warehouse Company Headquarters for Seed Grain of all kinds. Headquarters for Feed Grain of ail kinds. Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kinds. Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, SfnM?!ikrnEdE8D Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle ton Flour. This Flour is manufactured expressly for family use; every sack is guaranteed to give satisfaction. We sell our goods lower than any house In the trade, and if you don't tliink bo call and get our prices and be convinced. Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats. .a J ;..F. 1 : . it