lit Dilks Dtily fflmmfek Advertising Mate. JVr ine A. i Inch or tew In Dllv SI W -Over two Inches and uwler four Inches J 00 Orec fnar Inche end under twelve inches.. 75 Over twelve Inches... CO DAILY AND WEKKLY. OaolMbar ten, per Inch. .. fc! 60 Over one Inch and under four Inches 'J (H Ore four Inchwaud under twelve Inches.. 1 fit) Orer twelve Inches l 00 Weaktr dabbing Rates. Cfaronicfo and Oregonian $2 25 Chronicle and Examiner 2 25 Chronicle and Inter Ocean 1.85 Oatenlcte and Tribune 1 75 Chronicle and N. Y. World 2 00 WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 1898 MORE DEFINITE NEWS. The information contained in the special dispatch to Tub Chronicle today is tbc most definite of any which has been received for several days. The granting of passports to Seaor Polo means that diplomatic intercourse between the two nations is at an end. Spain has been granted lorry-eight hours in which to evacu ate Cuba. There are some who still hope that Spain will. surrender Cuba rather than endure a war, but this is highly improbable. Spain will fight, and fight bitterly as long as her re sources last. Il is not underestimating the American army and navy to sny that in the Spaniards they will have foe men of first-rate metal. Tkcy are murdcreis it istiue; but the' are fighters also, and in this instance will have courage born of despera tion. The people of the United States must not make the mistake, now. that ' they made in 18C1, when the un derestimated the power of the eaeroy. The great civil war was entered into on the part of the North "with the expectation that ninety days would see it settled; yet it dragged on for four weary years. As a nation we must go to the fight rating the enemy as a foe which can oaly be overcome by hardest efforts. Xet us hope and pray that the conflict will be a short one; but let us not be surprised if it continue longer. GENERAL BO WARD'S WORDS. One of the greatest soldiers in the civil war was General O. O. Howard. Tor gallantry aud patriotism he was conspicuous, and though time has made its many changes, his patriotic fervor is undiminished. This is what be says regarding the impend ing conflict with Spain. My heart goes with a people who against cruelty and oppression are straggling for a free government. The Cubans, like our fathers of '7C, deserve independence. In a public address more than a year ago, I ad vocated giving them belligerent rights, and later publicly and pri vately have favored the recognition of their independence. Intervention to secure human rights and stab'e government in Cuba and all possible indemnity for ine cruel Maine episode, where our sailors wero slain without pity in tine of peace, is the president's lead ing. It is the president's message. Sinking every personal wish, I will now follow (he president; he bears the responsibility to God and the people, nnd will honestly discharge bis duty. "Who words come from North and South. Whatever other troubles the country may have, the old complaint of sectionalism has been removed, and this nation is bound together wore firmly than nt any time in its Witory. It tokes a little trouble like that we are having with Spain to Imag out this fact clearly. Now that war is upon us, let it be a akert one. If America must strike ftl first bjow, let it be done with acb foree that few wore will be .Mdcd, There can he no question wkr victory will finally rest, .tat ,'Ummw )fc a possibility of UHtold $tia;.$M the lots of thousands ilJHfas if the struggle-be "wuch jp isf ill. It is to be 'hoped that Timi'Umi MeKlnley will give Spain tout little tm in whleh to meat the mmI of aongrcM. Every day Friday Eve. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S f FAMOUS IN MIGHTY UNION WITH RUSCO & HOLLAND'S Billy Kersands . Nejl Moore, Jr. The Great Gauze Wm. Slay Diamond Quartette Pattie Robinson Allie Brown Williams Bros. Geo. Titohner Jas. White 40 - WATCH FOR FREE CONCERT means much in the way of prepara tion. The United States is able to occupy Cuba immediately and pre vent the landing of a Spanish force, and it would be pleasant news to read of this being done. "While the war with Spain goes on there will be no cessation in the grab for offices among the fusionists of Oregon. The only thing which will stop that is a Republican majority on the 6th of June. With harmonious action such a victory is certain; without it the fusionists may parcel out the offices among the chosen few. The destruction of the Maine will be regarded as something more than an incident when the American sai lor fighters meet the Spanish mur derers in the first engagement. "Re member the Maine!" will be the battle cry which will cheer the Americans to victory. The farmer, tim mechanic and the bi cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts and bruises. DeWitt'a Witch Hazel Salve is the best thing to keep on hand. It heals quickly, and is a well known cure for piles. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. A fresh lot of cauliflower, cabbage, sweets, oranges and lemons at Com mis sion & Grocery Co.'s. pR.GUrWS ONE FOR A DOSI. PILLS Braore Pimple., Pwrrat Bllioane. Pnrifr theBlood. A moTement of the bowel eacdtTTnteMurT JkI," wJ ""law mpfre,or fail box for toa. bold tij tnszi,u. OR. B0SANK0 COVhSJu Pfc uare Headache and lrptpui. Dr. Shackelford has removed his office to room 14, Vogt block, over the post- office. ml7-2ra Ue ire Doigg ffeat 3j)d .rtistie Priptip.. )" por treasonable prices.- We Print Anything in the Printing Line. Giue u$ a trial. tyrDi?i$l pub. III if m April 22 -OPERATIC AND STHR KRTISTS THE PARADE, by Two Bands, at 11:30 A. M. At 7 :15 p. ni., in front of the theater by onr two bands. TICKETS, " - 73 CENTS. Reserved eeats on sale at the Snlpee-Kinersly Drug Co C. J. STUBMfiG- Wholesale Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agency for the Greatest American Liquor Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey. WHISKEY from $2.75 to G.0O per gallon. (4 to 15 veara old.) IMP0BTED 00GNA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 0 years old. 0ALIP0ENIA BEANDIEB from $3.25 ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD. HOP GOLD BEER on draught, aud Val Imported Ale and Porter. JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and DOMESTIC CIGARS. PIONEER BAKERY. I have re-opened this well-known Bakery, and am now prepared to supply every body with Bread, Pies and Cakes. Also all kinds of Staple and Fancy Grocer es. GEORGE RUCH, Pioneer Grooer Crandall DEALERS IN All kinds of UNDERTAKERS tP EMBALMERS The Dalles, Or. Funeral Supplies 7VL Z. DONNELL PHESCmPTIOfl DRUGGIST TOILET ARTICLES AND PERFUMERY. Opp. A. M. Williams fc Co., has mho lot Opera iou$e Orion Kiwsly, Iarg. GEORGIA'S - 40 FREE CONCERT and Retail to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.) Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottle. (S Barge t Robes, Burial Shoes, Etc. 5 THE DALLES, OB the best Dress Goods has the best Shoes everything to he found in a flrst-olaai Dry Goods Store. C. F. STEPHENS. Chroinele Just UUhat You tttant. New ident in Wall Paper bore. Such wido variety ns wo are showing nevur be fore graced a single stuck. Real imita tion cruton effects at ordinary prices. GooripapurR at' nhpau paper nrices. Elegant iImIlmih, tasteful colorings, vours for b hiiihii price, at our hi ore on Third street. Also n full line of house palntB. D. W. VAUSE, Third St. Thc Spring Chicken. There is no need nf ppecinl remedies for tint votiii" and heulthv person. The spring chicken Iihh been noted for its unwisdom. If you would have health mid ket'p it, vou must bo wine and pru dent. Mn you have n Hymntom. iro niter it. Prevent ito developing. When you are well, keep well. The only vay yon may is by having the best drugs ut hand at all times. RELIABLE PHARMACISTS. 175 Second Street. THE DALLES, TBe coiumDia PacKingCo., PACKERS OF PORKand BEEF MANUFACTUKtSKB OK Fine Lard and Sausages. Curersof BRAND HAMS & BACON JKIED BEEF, ETC. 50 Years 50 Undisputed supremacy in tho World's Competition. Cooper's Sheep Dip. noreases Yield of Wool. Enhances Value of Flook Cheap, Safe, Handy, Clean, Wholeorae anu uuonei s. Recommended by Manufacturer, Scour. cd nuu jioyers. DOIU Dy PEASE & MAYS. THE DALLES, OR. C. G. Roberta, Generul Agent. 247 Aid Streat, Portland, Oreiton. ST. GERMAIN FEMALE PILLS UniuriwMwd mm balnir ui? i7 -in !Iii'.f:fl".'; O.R.N. TO THE . EAST! OIVK8 THE CHOICE OP TWO Transcontinental routes GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. OREGON SHORT LINE. -VU- Spokano Salt Lake Denver Minneapolis St. Paxil Omaha Chicago Kansas City Low Rates to ill Eastern Cities OCEAN STEAMERS OREGOfl, GEO. A. EliDEtt AND CITY of topekr Leave Portland every five days for ALASKA POINTS. Ocean Htcanicn leave Portland over? Five Dny lor SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Stcnmurs monthly from, Portland to Yokohama and Hone Kons via North. ern Pnclflo Steamship Co., in connection with O. It. & N. Vnr lull imrtlcilInrN Pall mi O. It. a v. iv . agent The built, or mid rein W. II. HUKI.1IN-KT, acn. I'asi. Agt.. I'ortldiul. Or. DOPHON, CAKI.II.I.CO., (icn. Ants. .Nurllicru I'utlllu Hlcumship Co. TIMK OAItl). No. I. to HlxiUnne mid Orciit Nnrthnrn nt fljiW i. tii leaves ut 5:0) p. m. No. 2, 1'endlc- tun niiKcr iiy mm union riiouic, nrriveo 11:15 ). in., (leHirtM p, m. No Irnm flitokano ami (Irent N'nrlhnm ... rlvcs nt ll'Wn. m., tlupartii at ii:S.i n. m. No. 1. from llukir City anil Union l'ucllle, urtlvcn tt ii:.-u ii. in,, uupiirm in .i:.U a, in, Tlio (ollowlnc Irelslit trnlim on the llrat anil nwonU diitrlctH, hut ito not ttop atHUtlon pUKortiiN: No. m west, nrtlvo at 5 p. in,,ilepnrti! ot9:tt a. in. , No. 21 eiut, arrive nt Vl'.lti p. ni.. deport at 1M3 p. III. W. II. HUKUltJIlT, Oon. I'i.Agt l'urtlaucl, Oregon Drugs Paints Oils Wall Paper Window Glass 129 Second Street, THE DALLES, OEEGLW J. 8, HCKIMK, President First national Bank. THE DALLES - - - OREGON Ueneral Banking Buaineaa trauaacted Dtpof Ita raoeived, aubject to Sight OolltctlonB made and proceeds prompUy remitted on dav of collection. Bight and Tlgraphic Exchange fold o liaw York, Ban Frauclico anc land. DIRBOTOKB D. P. Thomfnon. Jko. 8. Bohmc Ed. M. WiLMAkta, Gko. A. Lim- & CO., BANKERS. rjUNHACTAQKNKKALBANKINO BU81NW UtUn of Oradlt iMued available In tb. JCaatern State-. Hiifht CvnhaiuM and TlfrPr St. Lonh, San Franelicp, Port n, Mattw WMU., ana varwu. i Jrecon and Waihington. Soipes-Kiflersly Drag Collection- wale at all point on W 10T ValiuKuiti nt , Uhlcago, ' orable teruai.