The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
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TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 1898
IMAGINARY CAMP HORRORS.
A full page of the Republic of
Sunday was occupied by an article
headed "The Truth About the Awful
Division Hospital," at Camp Alger.
This broadside of sensational stuff is
signed by one of the Republic's home
staff, and it is evident that he was
instructed to make the matter as har
rowing as possible. It deals with
generalities, charging criminal neg
lect, butcarefully avoids official regi
mental figures. No one can tell after
.wading through the seven coIuidds of
verbiage, cut up into short gasps of
denunciation, how many men have
died at Camp Alger. But the fa
miliar picture is imbedded in the
page of the young volunteer of 20
stepping off blithely to the war and
returning four months later an
emaciated wreck, looking every day
of 50. To some persons closely in
terested in the troops at Camp Alger
these statements, presented with all
the arts of the scare head, may cause
distress. But to others, better in
formed concerning the source and
the motives behind, they will be dis
missed as deliberately cooked up for
political effect and belonging to the
order of campaign root basks. The
variety is of the meanest, for the
feelings of the relatives of soldiers
are entirely disregarded.
Any one who sares to go through
this page of rot, fixed up mechanical
ly to suit a purpose, will be struck
by its excess of words and paucity of
definite figures. The upper third of
the page is cheap and maudlin
rhetoric about the robust lad who,
after 120 days of camp life in Vir
ginia, is transformed into au aged im
becile. It is not enough to pile up
the agony about the past and present
situation. The future is darkened
with despair. ''Many graves," says
the writer, "will have to be dug,
many hearts will mourn, man3' tears
will fall, ere death will have ceased
to find victims of the incompetency
of those who managed this cam-
psign." The name of Camp Alger,
it is asserted, will be among the
soldiers "a synonym for hell." Then
follow charges that 22,000 men were
assembled at short notice ; that the
camp was not changed at the end of
thirty dajs; that the water supply at
-first was insufficient and contaminat
ed; thai the river was ten miles dis
tant and bathing difficult; that sup
plies became tainted in. the five mile
haul from the railway to camp; that
the officers were pampered while the
men suffered, and that everything
went wrong in the hospitals from
first to last. How many of the 22
000 men died under this treatment?
The staff correspondent fails to say a
word on this point. His instructions
did not include an3-thing so specific.
"When the facts interfere with his
theme, the "awful" hospital, it is bad
-for the facts.
Man' of the sick of the Missouri
regiments have been brought back to
the state. Of the number taken to
the St. Louis hospitals one has died.
The mortality in the Missouri regi
xnents at Camp Alger has not been
high nor unusual. It seems strange
that a whole page on the subject
should be worked up without giving
the figures; that if, it seems strange
until the design is considered. . In
the four months' service this j'ear of
240,000 men the death rate in the
army has been 5.4 per 1000, or 16.2
per year, a lower rate than that of
London, an exceptionally healthy
city. In 1861 the annual mortality
from disease in the union army was
24 per 1000. In Camp Alger it was
at least one-third less. The British
mortality from sickness in the Crimea
was seventeen times that of our army
during the war with Spain. The
mortality by regiments at Camp Al
ger would have occupied but little
space in the Republic, but the figures
would have spoiled its whole page of
sensational invention and they were
carefully avoided. St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Notice to Ielloqaent Taxpayers.
The delinqent taxes of Wasco county,
ae shown on the rolls now in the hands
of the sheriff are $00,000, an amount al
most equal to the indebtedness of the
county. Erery citizen will doubtless
admit that this state of affairs ebould
not exist, and that all taxes should be
collected. On account of bard times
in the past the county court Las shown
leniency to taxpayere, but that leniency
has reached the limit, and the court
cannot wait longer on delinquents to
make settlements. For this reason a
warrant has been attached to each de
linquent roll commanding the eheriff to
collect all taxes by seizure and sale of
property. With a bountiful clop now
in sight, there can no longer be any rea
sonable excuse for the non-payment of
taxes. The eheriff is bound by oath to
comply wich the terms of the warrants
attached to the tax rolls for the collec
tion thereof, and has no option in the
matter. Delinquent taxpayere can save
the cost of seizure and sale of property
by settling their taxes at once.
Robert Kelly,
Sheriff and Tax Collector for Waeco
County.
Dated, August 4, 1S9S.
TUB LADIES.
The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their
favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name of the
California Fig Syrup Co., printed near
the bottom of the package. For sale by
all druggists.
The Chief Burgess of ililesburg, Pa.,
ears DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in him family
during forty years of house keeping.
They cure constipation, eick headache
and Btomach and liver troubles. Small
in Eize but great in results. Snipes
Kinaerly Drug Co.
NOTICE.
The Misses Taylor will open their kin
dergarten and primary school at the
Baptist church cn Wednesday, Septem
ber 14th, at 1 o'clock p. m., instead of
Monday as heretofore stated. Session
from 1 to 4 in the afternoon.
WANTED.
A good cook and house keeper to work
on a farm, Addrees John Fredburg,
Gorman, Sherman county. 9-10 2w
E. C. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas,
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50.00 to him.
It cured his piles of ten years etaniing.
He advises others to try it. It also
cures eczema, skin diseases and obsti
nate sores. Snipes-Siaersly Drug Co.
CJse Clarke & Falk's Rosofoam for the
teeth. tf
One Minute Cough Cure,-cures.
That 13 h?t it was mdc lor.
Sheep for Sale.
Band of fine stock sheep, between
25C0 and 2600 head ; (about 900 lambs,
balance old eheep.i Price $2.50 per
head. Ample range and hay for 21)00.
Will sell either sheep or hay or both. In
quire at this office. 8-27 3w
Wbere to Buy tie Best.
9327
Sold at Retail in 30 Days by the
Snipes -Kinersly Drug
Company.
Always fresh by being kept in
the finest case in the state.
List of Clears now on band.
All the leading brands 25e lo 3
for 5 cents.
Ml Preferlda. 25c.
La Integridad, 25e.
" " 3 for 50c
List of 3 for 25 cent Brands,
Estrella, High Life. Monogram,
Maria Stuart, Henry the Fourth,
General Arthur, Banquet Hull,
Bouquet Do Cayo, Hueso, The
ideal American.
List of lO cent Brand. '
Bouquet De Cayo, Hueso, Robt.
Burns, General Arthur, Mono
gram, Banquet Hall, Captain
General, La Preferencia.
Onr 5 cent Brands.
Rothchilds, The Owl Brand,
La Preferencia, Fx port.
X for 5 cents.
Little Hayanas, Blue Points.
Cigarettes, Etc.
Sales increasing every day.
Beats tne Klondike
Mr. A. C. Thomas, of llarysville.Tex.,
has found a more valuable discovery
than has vet been made in the Klondike.
For years he suffered untold agony from
consumption, accom pained by hemmor
rhagee; and was absolutely cured by
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump
tion, Coughs and Colds. He declares
that gold is of little value in comparison
with this marvelous care; would have it,
even if it cost a hundred dollars a bottle.
Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cared by
Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump
tion. Trial bottles free at Blakeley &
Houghton's drag store. Regular Eize
50 cents and $1.00. Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded. 2
Notice 50 the Public.
That certain note given by the under
signed to Mark T. Kady, for $174.00,
dated June 23d, 1893, payable four
months after date, was obtained by and
through false and fraudulent represen
tations. The consideration therefor has
wholly failed, and said note is now held
by said Kady contrary to his agreement to
return the same. All persons aro warned
not to purchase said note, end that the
maker thereof will r.ut pay it. '
William O. Patterson,
The Dalles, Oregon.
Dated Sept. 8, 1808.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice io hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between F.
S. Gunning and J. D. Hock man, under
the firm name and style of Gunning &
Ilockcnan, is this day dissolved by mu
tual consent. All parties knowing them
selves indebted to said firm are respect
fully requested to make an early settle
ment. The Dalles, Oregon, August 30, 1898.
F. S. Gunning,
J. D. Hockhan.
Bucfclen's Arioca salve.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevei
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptioris, and posi
tively cui es piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
tion, or mcuey refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley and
Honehton, druggists.
Regulator Line
Tie Dalles. Portlanfl ani Astoria
Navigation Co.'
strs. Regulator & Dalles City
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
BETWEEN
The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port
land daily, xeent Sunday.
DOWN TEE YALLEI
OR TO
EASTERN 0REG0I ?
Are von going
If so, save money and enjoy a beautiful trip on
the Columbia. The we.-t-bound train arrives at
The Dalles in ample time for passengers to take
the steamer, arriving in Portland in time for the
outgoing Southern and Northern traina; East
bound passengers arriving in The Dulles 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. Agfc,
The Dalles. Oregon
FRENCH & CO.,
BANKERS.
TRANSACT A ENERALBANKING BUSLNE3
Letters of Credit issued available in the
Eastern States.
Sight Exchange and Telegraphic
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago,
St. .Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore
gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points
in Oregon and Washington.
Collections made at ail points on fav
orable terms.
J. s. Bchisi,
President.
H. If. Beai. ,
Cashier
First Hational Bank.
THE DALLES - ' - - OREGON
A General Banking Business transacted
Deposits received, subject to Sight
Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
remitted on dav of collection.
Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on
New York, San Francisco an Port
land. - DIRKOTOHS.
D. P. Thompson. Jno. S. Schbxck.
Ed. M. Williams, Gxo. A. Ltkbb.
11. M. Beau.
C. J. STUBliHSlG
Wholesale and Retail
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agency for the Greatest American Liquor
stone Sour
WHISKEY from $2.75 to $0.00 per gallon.
IIIPOETED COGNAC from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.
-fiUICIIilA EBAKDIIS from $3.25
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEER on draught, and Val
Imported Ale and Porter.
JOBBERS EST 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
flpdru feller's $afe.
Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Fruits, Nuts and
Oysters m any st3Tle.
Crandall&Barcjet
DEALERS IN
fill kinds of
UNDERTAKERS
EMBALMERS
The Dalles, Or.
Funeral Supplies
tiibo
5. f. lap Jforder
Has a full Line of Watches that can be bought at
reasonable prices All Goods as represented.
4ext doov to
First flatlonal Bank,
Cloudy Weathef PfTeferred for Sittings.
MY WORK
Chapman Block.
CITY LIVERY AND FEED STABLE
Northwest Cor. Fourth and Federal Streets.
Special Attention to Feeding Transient Stock.
mm. Closed Hack Day or Night.
PRICES REASONABLE.
Tom A. Ward and Jos. T. Robertson, Preps. THE DALLES, OR.
Mash Whiskey.
(4 to 15 years old.)
to $6.00 per esl'on. 4 to 11 years old.)
Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles.
Robes,
Burial Shoes,
Etc.
has the best Dress Goods
has the best Shoes
has everything to "be fottn
first-class Dry Goods Store.
C. F. STEPHENS.
Fine Wateh Work a Specialty.
THE DALLES, OR.
MY SUCCESS.
THE DALLES, OR.
Are You a Plunger?
When j on go in for anything yon no
donbt want the best to be had. It pays
to have your toilet articles a little better
or a little cheaper and just as good. We
make a feature of selling; you etandard
toilet articles at pi ices below the etand
ard. Because we recommend it yon
may depend upon it.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 SecaM Street. THE DALLES.
sro
. . ..... v
alarte 4
weets.
Formerly tte
Columbia
Fresh Candies,
Cigars, Tobacco,
Nuts, Ice Cream.
5arey Ballard.
.1
- S?eor;d Street.
O J5 QJO
t)PUQS.
The importance of haying prescrip
tions filled with drags of absolute and
undoubted freshness impels us to urge
you to allow ub to do the compounding.
The benefits accruing to the sick will
be greater, the cure epeedier and the
cost to those paying the bills less. There
is no possibility of mistakes in our pre
scription department.
M. Z. DONNELL
...DRUGGIST...
C. E.
.HAYWARD.
Next door to
Purity Soda Works.
Candies, Nuts,
Soda Water;
Ice Cream Soda,
and Tobacco.
All kinds of Soft Ciders
and SirflJmer Drinks.
Gandy
Factory.