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The Dalles Daily CfcroMale. BCB8CRIFTION THICK. Ooe week .$ 15 One month 50 Ooe year 6 00 THURSDAY AUGUST 18, 1898 HOBSON'S PERIL. Hobson hero worship is growing tiresome to sensible people: and if Lieutenont Hobson is the cool, level headed Daval officer he seems, it must be palling upon him. His work ia sinking the Merrimac was as daring and dashing as anything in naval history. It was admirably planned and coolly executed: but when all this, and more, has been said, the fact remains that results show the danger was not so great as that faced by our ga'Iant soldiers who charged the Spanish entrench ments at Santiago. ' The sinking of fthe Merrimac, as events have since unfolded, had no beat ing on the campaign at Santiago. The wrecked vessel did not block the channel, and it was fortunate for the United States that it did not, since the failure to "drive the cork" enabled Cervera to run his squadron out of the harbor, and Schley to pounce upon and destroy ifc. Concentration of the country's hero worship on Hobson is apt to exert a bad influence in more ways than one. It is unjust to thousands of other brave and patriotic men who have been as daring and self sacrificial as Hobson, and whose cour ageous exertions have brought im portant 'results. And unless Lieu tenant Hobson is an extraordinary young man, his head is in danger of being tuined by all this applause and hero worship. Enduring great ness never comes to man without some accom pairing rebuffs. Uni versal applause is a delightful draught, but it is poor stuff upon which to sustain true greatness and heroism. If 3'oung men are ever to develop iuto intellectual and moral giants, their treed of praise must be mixed with a considerable portion of criticism. That was the case with Washington, Jefferson, JacksonT Lin coln and Grant; with Bismarck, with Gladstone, and with every in dividual whose philosophy or whose achievements have ever been worth a rap. THE EASTERN SQUADRON'S DESTINATION. President McKinley now follows up his announcement of the . mobili zation of the powerful and terrible eastern squadron of battleships and cruisers by causing it to be given out that he has some work planned for this squadron just as soon as the preliminaries of peace are settled. This work is said to be encouraging the sultan to keep his promise to pay the long-owing American claims. To get into the eastern Mediter ranean our squudron must pass and even touch the coasts of Spain. And while cruising in the Mediterranean it will at no time be so far from Spain that the Spanish people will be able' to forget that it is "hansinsr .around," readj to assist in the peace negotiations. The Spaniards - will understand that its business at Con stantinople will never be so pressing that it could not respond instantly to a call for its presence at Barcelona or Cadiz. Spain is too old a dog for any one to have much confidence in her abil ity to leorn the new and strange tricks of straightforwardness and promptness. She needs constant watching and jogging. And it is clear that Mr. McKinley is aware of the tact and is resolved that she shall not recover by diplomatic dalliance ny part of what she has lost by the sword. Some surprise is expressed at the indifference shown by Spain to the welfare of the sailors of the Cervera "squadron who are imprisoned at Portsmouth, but th,ere is nothing surprising about it. According to all accounts these prisoners are the best fed ane best-cared-for subjects that Spain has, and "the -government is probably unwilling " to spoil their happiness by bringing them home.. It is claimed that the wheat crop now being harvested in the Yest will make this year's yield the larg est on record in this country. An early conclusion of the negotiations with Spain should be insisted on, ss the ships now engaged in military transportation will soon be urgently needed to transport our exports of food to the less favored countries of Europe. ' Farm for Pale. A good farm for sale four and a half miles from town, consisting of 420 acres good land, 120 being in grain, four horses, 10 head of cattle and 6 of hogs. Also a good dwelling house and barn. The land will produce anything grown in Wasco county. A good school within a quarter of a mile of the farm. No mortgage or land agent in the way. Call on or address Seth Morgan, july2-lm-w The Dalles, Or. Our baby has been continually troub led with colic and cholera infantum since bis birth, and all that we could do ior him did not seem to give more than temporary relief, until we tried Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving that remedy be has not been troubled. We ' want to give you this testimonial as an evidence of our gratitude not that you need it to advertise your meritorious remedy. G. M. Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For sale by Blakeley & Houzhton. ESTRAY. Brown gelding 9 vears old. branded JP (connected) on right shoulder, weighs' about 1000 lbs. One cream gelding about 10 years, branded 1 on left thigh, came to my place on 3-Mile about Januarv 1. 1898. Owner can have same by proving property and paying charges on same. jul9-lm. l.F. Tayloh. One Minute Cough Cure surprises people by its quick cures and children may take it in large quantities without the least danger. It has won for itself the best reputation of any preparation used today for colds, croup, a tickling in the throat or obstinate coughs. 6nipeg Kinersly Drug Co. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. Til at is what it was made far. Use Clarke & Falk's Rosofoam tor the teeth. Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotion for sunburn and wind chafing. tf a e. hayward: Next door to Purity Soda Works. Candies, Nuts, Soda Water; Ice Cream Soda, and Tobacco. All kinds of Soft Ciders and Summer Drinks. Harry Liebe, PRACTICAL Watchmaker? Jeweler All work promptly attended to, and warranted. 174- VOGT BLOCK J CAMPBELL: & WILSON Tiliir;ery Parlor$ Under the management of Mrs. W. G. Wilson and Mies Myrtle Smith. Mrs. Briggs' Old Stand. ..GHflS. FRflM- Butcher's and FaPtnefs y jt . ..Exchange.. Keeps on draught the celebrated COLOMBIA BEER, - ncknowl . eded the best beer tn The Dalles, " ' at the usual price. Come in, try It and be convinced. Al?o the Finest brands of Wines, Liquors ' and Clears. . . - Sandwiches V. ' -" ' - of all Kinds always on hand. fieua Columbia Jiotel IS THE BEST HOUSE IN THE J. JVI. TOOCQEV, Prop. ' Wholesale and Retail - - Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agency for the Greatest American Liquor Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey "WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. IMP0STED COGNAC from $7.00 to $12.00 ALI rOBKIA BEANDIIS from $3.25 ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD. HOP GOLD BEER on draught, and 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 Grocer. War or No war You will always have the benefit of Low Prices at flydrqw feller's ?afe. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Fruits,' Nuts and Uysters in any style. has enho 5. j. lar? reorder;. Has a full Line of Watches that can be bought at reasonable prices All Goods as represented. fiext doof to First relational Bank, Cloudy Weather Preferred foir Sittings. Mlf WORK MY Chapman Block. Subscribe fbi The Gfon 1.00 PER DAY CITY The Dalles, Of (4 to 15 years old.) per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.) to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.) Blats and Hop Gold Beer in bottles the best Dress Goods has the best Shoes has everything: to he foun .." first-class Dry Goods Store. C. F. STEPHENS. Fine Wateh Wofk a Specialty.. THE DALLES, OR. SUCCESS. THE DALLES, OR. oniel Make a Note of It. It's a good thing to remember that there are many kinds of drogs; good, bad and indifferent. Drugs are im portant. Inferior drags may not only fail to care, bat may prove worse than the original trouble. Parity of drugs is oar hobby. They're the only kind fit to aee. RELIABLE PHARMACISTS. 175 Second Street. THE DALLES. Palace B Sweets Formerly the Columbia Gandy...... Factory. Fresh Candies, Cigars, Tobacco, Nuts, Ice Cream. arey Ballard. S?eoid Street; Ff ORTHERN fill PACIFIC RY. H s x man Sleeping Car; Dining Cars Sleeping Car ST. PAUL. - M1NNBAPOLI DULUTH . K A It GO GRAND FOR CKOOKSTON WINNIPEG ' HELENA an '. BUTTE '. Eleg ent Tourist TO Through Tickets CHICAGO WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA NEW TORE BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST and SOUTH For information, time nnrrtH. mnnw and Hnketx. W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent. The Dalles, Oregon A. D. 25 ARLTON. Asst. G. P. A.. rrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon ars. Why do we retail more Cigars than otnere? -; Why do smokers go ont of their way and pass cigars of the same grade? : "Not becaa8e we have better cigars or better brands, or any greater variety; no, not that. . -: . . Why. because we have thefineBt ci. ear case in the etate and keep oar cigars in uetier condition. - -. -Snipes-Klnersly Drug Co Gig EAST and SOUTH via The Shasta Route OF TBI Southern Pacific Comp'y. Trains leave and are due to arrive at Portlai OVERLAND EX-l press, Salem, Rose- 1 bur?, Ashland, Sac- I rnmento, Ogden.Sau l Franciseo, Moiave, ( Los Angeles.El Paso, i New Orleans . and I 6:00 F. JJ. 1 East 1 8:30 A. M. Roseburg and way tta- uons f Via Woodbnrn for 1 I Mt-AnpeL, Silverton, West Scio, Browns- ville.Springfleld and (.Natron J (Cor vail Is and tray) (stations I F. M Dally except Sundays. Daily except Sundays 17:33 A. M. :SOP.M - INDEPENDENCE PASSENGER. Express train Daily (except Sanday). 1:50 p.m. Lv..... Portland 1m B-9.K m 7:80 p.m. Jai . .McMinnville..Lv. 5;o0a,m 8:80 p. ni. vat. . inoepenaencciiV. J 4:M a. m Daily. t Daily, except Sunday. DINING CARS ON OGDEN ROUTE. PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPERS AND BECOND-CLAS3 SLEEPING CARS Attached to all Through Trains. Direct connection at San Krancisco with OccI dental and Oriental and Pacific mail steamship lines for JAPAN and CHINA. Sailing dates on application. Rates and tickets to Eastern points and Eu rope. Also JAPAN, CHINA, HONOLULU and AUSTRALIA, can be obtained from J. B. KIRKLAND, Ticket Agent. Through Ticket Office, 131 Third street, where through tickets to all points in the Eastern States, Canada and Europe can be obtained at lowest rates from J. B. KIRKLAND, Ticket Agent. All above trains arrive at and depart from Grand Central Station. Fifth and Irving streets YAMHILL DIVI8ION. Passenger Depot, foot of JeUerson street Leave for OSWEGO, doily, except Sunday, at 7:20 a. m.-T 12:30, 1:55, 5:16, 6:25, 8:05 p. m. (and 11 :30 p. m. on Saturday only, and 9:00 a. m and 3:30 p. m. on Sundays only). Arrive at Portland daily at 6:40 and 8;30 a m.; and 1: So, 4:15, 6:20 and 7:55 p. m., (and 10:05 a. m , 8-15 5:10 p. m. on Sundays only). Leave for Sheridan, week days, at 4:30 p. m Arrive at Portland, 9:30 a. m. Leave-ior AIRLIE on Monday, 'Wednesday and Friday at 9:40 a.m. Arrive at Portland, Tues day, Thursday and Saturday it 3:05 p. m. -Except Sunday. Except Saturday. R. KCK.LEK, G, H. MARKHAM, jlananer. Asst. G. F. & Pass. Agt Regulator Line. Tie Dalles. Mini ant Astoria Navigation Co.' strs. Regulator (6 Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE - BETWEEN The Dalles, HCod River, Cascade Locks and Port land daily, nwint Sunday. DOWN THE VALLET on to EASTEEN OREGON? Are tou going If so, save money and enjoy a hcautiful trip oh the Columbia. The wett-bound train arrives at The Dalles in ample time for passengers td take the steamer, arriving in Portland in time for the outgoing Southern and Northern trains; East bound passengers arriving in The Danes in time to take the East-bound train. - For further information apply to J. N. HARNEY, Agent, Oak Street Dock. Portland, Oregon, Or W C. ALLAWAY, Gen. Agt., The Dalles. Oregon Oi Ri (S.fJi I; .GO Depart time schedule. Arrive -Fob " Fbom Dalles. Fbom. Fast Salt Lake, Denver, Ft. Fat " Mall Worth, Omaha, Kan- Mail. 11:50 p.m. sas City, St. Louis, 3:10 a.m. Chicago and East. ' Spokane Walla Walla, Spokane, Spokane Flyer Minneapolis. St. Paul, Flyer '5:30 p.m. Dn lutb, Milwaukee, 6:50 a.m. Chicago and East. 8 p. m. From Portland. 4 p. m Ocean Steamships. All Sailing dates subject to change. For San Froncisco , August 7, 12, 17, 22.and2T. 7 p.m. To Alaska 5 d. m SaUAug. 8, 28. ' - . r . t . 8 p. m. 4pm Ei. Sunday Columbia Rv. Steamers. Ex.Siind'av 0 , J To Astoria and- Way baturday Landings. - - 10 p. m. . . , 6 a. m. Willamette River. 4:30 p. m. -iix.bunday Oregon City, Newberg, Ex.Sunday Salem & Way Land's. 7 " J?. Willamette and Yam- 8:30 p. m. -l"?'- HItt K,VERS. Monjwed., andSst. Oregon City, Dayton, and Fri. ..." . and Way-landings. - 6 a.jn. Willamette River. 4:30 p m. --' Tue.,Thur, Portland to CorvalUs, Tue.,-lhur, and.Sat. -and Way-Landings. and Sat. J- - '. " ... LbTave - - - Snake River. Lewiston. " . Riparia to Lewiston. 5:45 a.m. Hon., wed. . . . 8un.,Tues.. 11 and Thur. . For full particulars chII on o b jt. xr . sgent TheTalles. oraddress v. ' ': . '', - W. H. HURLBNRT, ; - Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or