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About The Dalles daily chronicle. (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1898)
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also ; to the care and skill with which it is I manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Svecp S Co. only, and we wish to impress upon All the importance of purchasing1 the ;rue and original remedy. As the ' genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured ;by the California Fig Syrtjf Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other pa ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fio SrKCP Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which, the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and lowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAT FltANCISCO. Cal. KAriBTILLE. Kj. KEW TOKC, N. Y. CUBA PASSING FROM SPAIN Havana Will Not Bs Eratratei Before CMstmas. 30,000 PEOPLE APE DESTITUTE Renewed Efforts to Relieve ' Suffering Among the Poor of Havana to Be Made at Once. New Yoek, Dec. 17. A dispatch to the World from Havana eays : The Spanish troops will not be able to eva cuate Havana by Christmas, as was ex pected. Althongh the soldiers have been withdrawn from the suburbs already, the city will be held until the last mo ment agreed on by the commissioners. General Arolas said: 'The Spanish government will try to retire from all military posessions by December 28, but it will not be possible for the Americans to take charge until the specified time. The American offi cials will go into the cuiom house be lore that date, but Spain will etui retain control and be credited with the receipts until the end of the year. Richard G. Howland, who came here as the representative of sundry relief as sociation?, sailed for home today. He had thoroughly investigated the condi tions of the poor in Havana, and will re port with a view to supplementing Red Cross work. His inquiries revealed a terrible state of affairs in town. At lease 30,000 people are practically des titute, living in horrible hovels and afflicted with all kinds of loathsome diseases. Medical attention is needed before even food, and the segregation of those snnering from contagious com plaints is imperative. Yellow fever is rampant in the lower part of the city These cases are without medical atten tion, and the first task of the new ad ministration will be to remove the sick and burn their present inhabitations. DR WURTH'S OPINION OF THE NEW DISCOVERY IN MED ICINE. A Remarkably Successful Remedy for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stom ach Troubles. Dr. Worth in commenting on recent discoveries in medicine said : There is none which is certain to be bo valuable and far reaching in benefit as Stuart's i)y8Dcp?ia tablets, toe new stomach rem dy; I eay far ..reaching, because people little realise how important a eound stomach and vigorous digestion is , to every man, woman and child. Indigestion is the starting point of consumption, heart disease, Bright's disease, diabetes, nervous prostration, liver troubles; why is this so? Simply because every nerve, ronecle and tisane in our bodies is created and nourished from the food we eat. If that food is, by reason of a weak stomach, coupelied to lie for hoars, a sour, fermenting mass of half digested food, it poison9 the hlood and nervous system, creates gas which diBtends the stomacn and boweis, caus ing pressure on the heart, lungs and other organs, and eeriousiy impeding their action. He says further, the point to direct at tention is not the nerves, nor heart, nor lunge, nor kidneys, but the etomachttbe first cause of all the mischief. The remedy to use for indigestion and weak stomachs is not some cathartic, but a remedy which will digest the food, increase the flow of gastric juice, absorb the gases, and Stuart's Dyspep&iaTablets will accomplish exactly this result in any c:tse of stomach trouble, because these tablets are composed of the diges tive acids, aseptic pepsin. Golden Seal and bismuth, pleasaut to taste, and not being a patent medicine, can te ueea oy anyone with perfect safety. I believe Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any form of indigestion and stomach trouble except cancer of the stomach. Full nize packages of Stuart's Dyspep eia Tablets are sold by druggists at 50 cents or bv mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, "Mich. A book on stomach diseases together with thousands of tes timonials will be sent by addressing above, or call on your druggist for them. READ EVERY ARTICLE. Here's What You Want lor Christmas Presents, Harry C. Liebe at 170, Seccnd street in the Vogt block, carries a full line of ladies', gentlemen's, and boys' watches in solid gold, gold filled, eilver and nickel; lorgnette, silk, vest and fob chains. Chain bracelets, shirt studs, scarf and tie pins, brooches, link and lever but tons, collar buttons, lockets and emblem charms, 1847 Rogers Bros', knives, fork and spoons; chocolate, tea and coffee, child's, and smoking sets ; cracker jars, berry, bon bon and butter dishes, bread and pin trays; napkin rings, berry spoons, sugar shells, butter, bread, cake and pie knives; manicure and toilet sets. Rings of all sizes and descriptions, nail files, book marks, paperknives, Salve jars, and numerous other Sterling eilver novelties; wood, bronze and iron clocks, souvenir spoons. Spectacles fitted to suit. T3tf Baron Rothschild Dead. London, Dec. 17. Baron Ferdinard James de Rothschild, M. P., is dead. He was the second son of the late Baron AlphonEe Rothschild. He was a mem ber of parliament in the unionist in terest, for Aylesbury. The baron was an intimate friend of the Prince of Wales. It was during the prince's last visit to Weddeson, near Aylesbury, that he injured his knee. The baron was a lavish host and entertained the queen in 1890. His death was sudden. It was supposed he was only suffering from a cold. Enterprising Traggt6ts. Tnere are few men more wide awake and enterprising than Blakelay & Hough on, who spare no pains to secure the best of everything in their line for their many customers. They now have the valuable agency for Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such a furor all over the country by its many startling cures It absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all affections of the throat, chest and lungs. Call at the above drugstore and get a trial bottle free or a regular size for 50 cents and $1. Guaranteed to care or price er funded. Will Meet in Los Angeles. Chicago, Dec. 17. The executive committee of the National Educational Association was in session at the Great Northern hotel today to determine npon some suitable place for the next meet ing of the national conference, which is to be held July 10, 1899. The entire afternoon was devoted to the discussion of the matter. It was finally decided to hold the convention in Los Angeles. In vitations had been received from other western cities, including Portland and Salt Lake. Bow to Look Good. Good looks are really more than skin deep, depending entirely on a healthy condition of all the vital organs. If the liver be inactive, you have a bilious look ; if your kidneys be effected, you have a pinched look. Secure good health and you will surely have good looks. "Elec tric Bitters" is a good Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach liver and kidneys. Purifies the blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Blakeley & Hough ton's drug store. 50 cents per bottle. 5 Store Was Demolished. Corvaixis, Or,, Dec. 16. An explo sion of 50 pounds of gunpowder, kept in stock, demolished the store of Kay & & Son, at Dusty, 20 miles southeast of here, this afternoon. Portions of the walls were blown out, the roof fell and much damage was done, the extent of which is not yet known. Eight persons were in the building, but all escaped, only one being slightly injured. The cause of the explosion ia nnknown. The Peace Treaty. Washington, Dec. 17. The president will submit the peace treaty to the sen ate during the present session, that much has been definitely determined upon. The text is Btill lacking here. and, as the commissioners have not I thought proper to entrust the document to the mails, it will not reach VVasbinji- i ton before next Saturday. Although de- sirous of placing it before the eeoate at ! .1 i- 1. :).,.! Liie earnest opportunity, mo picamcut will not be able to do so until a week after its receipt, for the reason that con gress will be in the holiday recess. Meanwhile, the treaty will not be given to the public Strong pressure has jbeen broueht tojbear alreaay to change this decision, but strict observance ot the es tablished custom in such cases will be followed, in order to excite useless ani mosity against the treaty on the part of sticklers for the observauce of the court esy due the senate. Execution of Branton. Eugene, Or., Dtc. 17. Sheriff With ers will be prepared to carry out the order of the court in the matter of hang ing Clud Branton next Friday. .Prep arations for the banning has been de layed, as it was thought more than like ly that the court would grant a stay of execut ion, but no order to that effect has been made. This morning an order was placed for the material necessary to pre pare the FCtinold. A space 35x40 feet on the east side of the county jail will be enclosed with a tight fence, 24 feet high, and the path from the jail entrance to this enclosure will be enclosed with a high fence,. to insure perfect safety. The sheriff is now besieged with requests for invitations to the hanging. Late to bed and early to rise, prepares a iaan for his home in the skies. But early to bed and a Little Early Riser, the pill that makes life longer and better and wiser. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. General Maximo Gomez Dead. Madrid. Dec. 17. A report has been received from Havana to the effect that Gf-neral Maximo Gomez, commander in-chief of the Cuban forces, is dead. Oris Minute Cough Cure, cures. Thst is what it was mode for. J. S. SCHSSK. President. H. M. Bhai. , Cashiei First Uational Bank. THE DALLES - - - OREGON A teener ai Banking Business transacted Deposits received., subject to bight Draft or Check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on dav of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange Bold on JNew York, an Jsrancisco anc 'on land. DIRECTORS. D. P. Thompson. Jho. 6. Schenck. Ed. M. Williams, Geo. A. Liebe. H. M. Bball. FRENCH & CO., BANKERS. TKAN3ACT A KNEKAL BANKING BUclNES 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. PROFESSIONALS Branch Office Oregon Viavi Company, Room 7, over French's Bank. Office hours, 2 to 4 p. m- Charlotte F. Roberts. Local Manager. W. LUNDELL, B. M- Teacher of Vocal Culture. Sight Reading and Harmony. Studio at Residence. Cor. 6th and Liberty, nesetion olicitea i THE DALLES, OR. JJA. STURDEVANT, Dentist. Offlce over French fc Co.'s Bank Phone 6, THE DALLES, OREGON J)AN ROBERTS, Attorn ey-at-Law. Collections a Specialty. Seeond Street, THE DALLES, OREGON, jyjOLLIE V- O'LEARY, Art Studio. Room 3, Chapman Block. China painting a specialty. J-TC- GE19INDOBFFIB Physician and Surgeon, Special attention given to surgery. Rooms 21 and 22. Tel. 328 . Vogt Block FRED. W.WILSON, ATTORNEY-AT LAW. THE DALLES, OREGON. unice ovei r irsr ivac siiik. B 8 HUNTINGTON H B WILSON HUNTINGTON WILSON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. THE DALLES, OREGON umce over irsi war. uaiiK. PLEASE LOOK HERE. WM. MICH ELL, Undertaker THE DALLES. OREGON. Rooms on Third Street, One Block Back of French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES AWAY DOWN. 3IAI 33S QNV 3IAIOO Regulator lAne Tie Dalles. Portlasi ami Astoria Navigation Co.' sirs. Regulator & Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE BETWEEN The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port land daily, pxew- bunaay. D0N THE VALLEI Are you going - on to EASTERN OREGON? If so, save money and enjoy a beautiful trip on tbe Columbia. The west-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 trainB; East bound passengers arriving in The Dales 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. Orezo ! - B 1 O S . ass- GENERAL minis .AND. (KIPS. A 8 Wagon and Carriage Work. Fish Brothers' Wagon. rrrhind rmfl Tnffnnnnii Dhnno 1 Cfl k iimu ami duiiui&uii. muiiuus m I. C. Nickelsen's Book Store. A sweeping; reduction on books, dress ing cases, albums, fancy goods, guitars, mandolins, silverware, watches, jewelry, pictures and toys on 3 Great Bargain Dags. Thursday the 15th. Monday the 19th. Thursday the 22d. From our already low prices, we give on those days a Cash Discount of 20 per cent. Why and wherefore? To give everybody an opportunity to buy Christ mas presents cheaper than ever before, and to select from a larger variety than offered elsewhere. Remember tbe date and the place, Nickelsen's Bargain Days, the 15tb, 19th and 22d. Special reduction on Pianos and Organs. Watei lean's Ideal ' Fountain Pen, dictionaries and school books are not in cluded in the special redaction, which applies strictly to Holiday Goods. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. - That In -H- '- m-Ae for- Men Wanted To cut cord wood. Inquire of The Dallas Lumbering Co, 17-lm. GRHND TO BE Jaekson Engine FiWaij Eveniii Tickets, COMMITTER ON Chas F Lauer, Geo A Liebe, . W H RECEPTION MT Nolan. F S Ganninsr, TJSeufert, J B Crcpeen, J S Fish, H J Maier, L Heppner, .. ' : W L FLOOR Grant Mavs, J Hampshire, H xr at uv.rcan. r Unnsman, Todes apd ' p: S. GUfiOTiG, ' BLACKSMITH and WAGONMAKER. Blacksmith's Supplies. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. Second and Laughlin Streets, THE DALLES, - - - OREGON". Grandall DEALERS IN fill kinds of UNDERTAKERS iP EMBALMERS The Dalles, Or. Funeral Supplies Rockford Quick Shot" 12-PIate Magazine Camera. Simplicity Durability "Turn the lever and you are ready for another." No plate holders with slides to draw. No sleeve or changing bag. No chance to fog platee. No failures. If you want 12 pictures quick, buy the "Quick-Shot.'! the only magazine cams era that bolus the plates securely after they are exposed. No rattling or break ing of plates. BeEt on earth. 3Jx4J $6.00 4x5.. $9.00 With one dozen plate holders. Manufactured under trie Conley patents by the Rockford Silver Plate Co., ROCKFORD, ILL. We sell only through local agents. Ask our agents to show you this "Quick tthot." A. Ad. KELLER, ...He (enow ed Old Oid F i Sal 90 Second St., second door from Court. ! 118 October 15 A. AD. KELLER The Dalles, Or. $0.90. $1 worth of checks good for 10c drink. or cigar. check witn each purchase War or No war You will always have the benefit of Low Prices at " - . fi)drtv feller's 2afe. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Fruits, Nuts and Oysters in any style. BMLL GIVEN BY Gompanyjlo.l, $1.00 ABRH2CGEMENT8. Butts, John Blaser, A. Sandrock. COMMITTEE. J P Mclnernv, E Schanno, Br-tdsbaw. COMMIT EE. Lonndale, R B Sinnott, J Fisher, JN J bmrjott. jy A Seufert. pabrie D8G. 30, 1398. We are ready to 9how them . in Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Biota and Shoes, Ladies' Capes and Jackets. "Time enough" is a poor principle. Those who make the earliest selections secure best results. The stock is complete and new and we invite you to look at it. & Barget Robes, Burial Shoes, Ete. Quick Sellers No Complaints The Snipes-Kin ersly Drug Co. AGENTS, The Dalles, Oregon. mm sJMy& THE DALLES, OREGON Tom Burke's Homestead Whiskey Specialty In Imported French Liquors and Cognac. . ' Best Domestic Liquors, Wines and Cigars. The Largest and Best of August Buchler' Home-made Beer and Porter. Agent for the Swiss Pub. Co., New York.