ffiE EXCELLENCE CF SYBUP 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 manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fio Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fio Syrup 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 Sykup 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 bowels 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. - SAN FRANCISCO, OaL 10CTSTIIXE. Ky. NEW YORE H.T. TROLLEY CARS COL LIDE IN PORTLAND One Passenger Injured an! Seybral Ott ers Shabn Up. BOTH CARS ARE BADLY DAMAGED One, the Hoodooed "Fifty-Eight" is the Same Car Which Ran Off a Bridge Nearly two Years Ago Within a Short Distance of the Scene of the Present Accident, and When Sev eral Lives Were lost. Portland, Dec. 23. At 8:15 o'clock this morning car No. 58 east-bound, and car No. 72 west-bound, on theMt. Tabor division of the City & Suburban Bail- way Company's lines, came into heavy collision on the treetle over the elough at East Morrison- and East Eighth streets. It is a curious coincidence that the ac dent took place on the exact spot where a car ran off the bridge just a year ago when a number of lives were lost, and that the car that is most injured this time, No. 58, is the one that was con cerned in the previous accident. The person most seriously injured to day Is Henry W. Prettyman, of Mt Ta bor, Dr. A. C. Panton, who attended him, says that the mugcles of the neck are badly wrenched, and that he suffered considerable from getting chilled on the way to his home.-. James S. Boyles, a' tinner, living at 690 East Alder, was considerably bruised and shaken up, and was taken to the Good Samaritan hospital. After an ex amination showed that he was not ser iously injured and a plaster, was placed on hia side be left that institution un aided. Mies Octavia S. Drake, a teacher in the Mt. Tabor school, was cut under the shoulder, and although the wound was painful and bled profusely, it is not con sidered serious. Her clothes were torn badly, and she was bruised more or lees. . . An unknown man eat on the sidewalk groaning for some time after the colli sion, but left without anyone learning who he was. It is thought that he could not have been eo very badly in jured. It was a foggy and frosty morning, re calling that morning four years ago when a car of the East End Kail way Co. ran off the Madison bridge with fearful loss of life. The ear that was coming tow- ard town was well loaded. A fair rate of speed had been maintained all the way from Mt. Tabor, and at fcunnyside a car was met on the siogle track. Some discussion arose between the motormen as to which should so back to the switch and the down-bound motorman insisted on his rights, compelling the otaer car to go back. From the top of the incline at East Twelfth street a fast rate of speed was maintained, the motorman keeping his gong sounding constantly, so as to warn the motorman of any approaching car. When almost at the foot of the incline the other car was heard coming, and all on the platform except the motorman jumped, as a collision was seen to be in evitable. ' The motorman of the other car had already seen the danger, and re versed his car and jumped, but . before the current had time to take effect the cars came together with a terrible crash, which was heard for blocks. The passengers on the down car were thrown in a heap in the front end of the car, and though shaken up, were unin jured. The down car was not badly wrecked, but the other was driven half ofTits trucks, the windows were demol ished and the front platform was wrecked. If the motorman of that car had not jumped he would probably have been killed. CHRISTMAS GIFT . FOR DEWEY He Becomes Ranking Officer of the Navy On December 25th, on the Ritire ment of Bunce. New York, Dec. 22. The press save On Christmas day Rear-Admiral Dewey will become the ranking officer in active service of the United States navy, Kear- Admiral Bunce, commandant of the navy yard, now holds that place, but as he has reached the age limit, he will, while still remaining commandant of the yard until his successor there is ap pointed, be officially retired. When the order from Washington reached Rear-Admiral Bunce that be continue in command in the yard until relieved by the appointment of his suc cessor, it created a great deal of goesip in the navy yard club and among the officers of the ships. A few days ago, although Rear-Ad miral Schley had asked for sea duty, and it was generally believed that he would command the squadron of the European station, unofficial information came from Washington that he would be named as commandant of the New York yard, but now it is believed among the officers in the yard that the officials in Washington have decided to wait the arrival of Bear-Admiral Sampson, at present on bis way home, from Cuba, before definitely determining upon the more important assignments made nec essary by the retirement of Bear-Ad miral Bunce. Enterprising; Tlrngglsts. Tnere are few men more wide awake and enterprising than Blakeley & Hough on, who spare no pains to secure the best of everything in their 'line for their manv customers. Tbev 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- tunaea. Train Broke in Two. Medford, Or., Dec. 22. Northbound freight train No. 29 was badly wrecked .in the Medford yard this morning at about four o'clock. The train broke in two about six miles south of here, on a heavy down grade. The engine with several cars had just pulled into the sta tion and stopped when the loose cars crashed into them, demolishing' seven cars and jamming the wrecks of five cars into a space of 20 feet, and pilling the trucks on top of one another. None of the crew knew the train had parted until the crash came. Luckily no one was hurt. Trains have been 'able to paBS on the sidetrack without delay. A wrecking crew was sent here from Ash land, and the track was cleared late this evening. THE MODERN MOTHER Has found that her little ones are im proved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. ANOTHER.STEP IN THE PLANS i The Scheme Will Be Completed By the First of the Year. Washington, Dec. 22. The war de partment has not yet made definite plans for the muster-out of 50,000 vol unteers, which waa decided on at the cabinet meeting yesterday, but It is un derstood that work will be pretty well mapped out by the first of the year. The completion of the muster-out will de pend on whether the department adopt the plan of three-months' furlough or immediate discharge, with two months' extra'pay, as suggested by Congressman Hull. - It has been practically decided to muster out all the volunteers in' the Philippines as fast as they can be re placed with regulars, so as not to ham per the military administration. of the island. Following the discharge of the regiments of the Philippine stations it is understood the volunteer troops in the West Indies will be mustered out. SlOO Reward SIOO. - The readers of this paper " will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been 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 the blood and mucous surfaces of.the disease and giving the patient strength by build ing up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. Jjhe proprie tors have S3 much faith in its curative pomrs, that they offer One Hundred Do iars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney, & Co., Toleda, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Was Innocent Man Hanged? Long Creek, Dec. 22. A report now in circulation in this section that Frank Powers, a convict at Salem, re cently confessed on hi death bed to haying murdered Deputy Sheriff Lock wood, at Canyon City several years ago, is discredited here. The report origi nated in Malheur county, but does not seem to come from reliable authority. At the time of the murder of Lock wood a man maned McGinnis was a prisoner in the county jail. While Lock wood was attending to bis duties he waaahot and killed, and McGinnis escaped. McGin nis was shortly afterward captured, tried and convicted of murder, and subse quently hanged, protesting his inno cence. If the alleged confession is cor rect, and Frank Powers did the killing, McGinnis suffered the death penalty for a crime he never committed. - READ EVERY ARTICLE. Here's What You Want for Christina Presents. Harry C. Liebe at 170, Second street in the Vogt block, carries a full line of ladiea',gentlemen's,and boys' watches in solid gold, gold filled, silver and nickel; lorgnette, silk, vest and fob chains Chain bracelets, shirt studs, ecarf and tie pins, brooches, link and lever but tons, collar buttons, lockets and emblem charme, 1847 Sogers Bros', knives, fork and spoons ; chocolate, tea and coffee, child's, and smoking sets ; cracker jars, berry, bpn bon and butter dishes, bread and pin trays; napkin ringe, 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 silver novelties; wood, bronze and iron clocks, souvenir spoons. Spectacles fitted to suit. 13-tf .Row 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, oa 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 Pains in the chest when a person has a cold indicate a tendency toward pneu monia. A piece, of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and lxund on to the cheat over the seat of pain will promptly relieve the pain and prevent the threatened attack of pneu monia. This same treatment will cure a lame back in a few hours. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton. PLEASE LOOK HERE. WM. MIC H EL, Undertaker and Embalmer. THE DALLES, OREGON. Rooms on Third Street, . -One Block Back ; . of . - French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES ' AWAY DOWN. 3W 33S QMV 3W03 Regulator JAae Tie Dalles. Portlanff ani Astoria Navigation Co. strs. Regulator Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE BETWEEN The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Fort land dally, pxcent Sunday. DOWN THE VALLEI OR TO Are von going EASTERN OREGON? If bo, gave money and enjoy a beautiful trip on the 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 trains; East bound passengers arriving in The Dalles in time to take the East-bound train. . -j For further information apply to Or W C. ALLAWAY, Gen. Agt., .- n i i i, Orejo 3 BROS. GENERAL t r i .AND.. i Wagon and Carriage Work. jj Fish Brothers' Wagon. TMrt and Jefferson. Phone 159 i I. C. Nickclsen's Bookstore. A sweeping reduction on books, dress ing cases, albums, fancy goods, guitars, mandolins, silverware, watches, jewelry, pictures and toys on 3 meat 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 the date and the place, 1 Nickel Ben's Bargain Days, the 15th, J9th and 22d. Special reduction on y - Pianos and Organs. Watei man's Ideal Fountain Pen dictionaries and school books are not in cluded in the special reduction, which applies strictly to Holiday Goods. Christmas Flowers. Mrs. A. C. Stabling has made a special reduction on palms and bloom ing plants for Christmas gifts. ' Have a supply of Holly and Mistletoe, and blooming Hyacinths ; also cut flowers, including carnations and rosea.- GRHND BHLL Jaekson Engine Fiiflay Evening, Tickets, COMMITTER ON Chas F Lauer, Geo A Liebe, W H . ' ' - m RECEPTION M T Nolan, F S GuWine, T J H J Maier, L Heppner, J P Mclnerny. - E Scbanno. ' , WLBradshaw. - .. - FLOOR COMMITTEE. Grant; Mays. J Hampshire, H i .r ESti.i-Mnac, (Jhnsman, Todes a F. S. GlWUflG, BLACKSMITH and WAGONMAKER. Blacksmith's Supplies. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. . Second and Laughlin Streets, THE DALLES, .- - OREGON. Grandall&Barget DEALERS IN fill kinds of '.' UNDERTAKERS js EMBALMERS ' The Dalles, Or. Funeral Supplies Rockford Simplicity Durability 12-Piate Magazine Camera. "Turn the lever and you are ready for another." No plate holders with elides 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 holds the plates securely after they are exposed. No rattling or break ing of plates. Best on earth. ..; 3XW : ...$6.00 4x5 ;....$9.00 , With one dozen plate holders'. Manufactured under the Conley patents by the Rockford Silver Plate Co., ROCKFOBD, ILL. -.. JsSjy'I- ABlLOUI , A. Ad. KELLER, ...Tile iteiiiwelOlOroF Sal 90 Second St., second door from Court. THE 118 October 15 . E A. AD. KELLER The Dalles, Or. 10.90. ft worth of checks good for 10c drink. tl , v wed. J check witn each purchase nr fliyiri tt i it tv War or No war . ' . . . ' You will always have the benefit " . of Low Prices at . - v .' . fx)drzvj ryeller's 5afe. - Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies,, Fruits, Nuts and Oysters in any st'le , - Gompany Jta. 1, Dec. 30, 1898. $1.00 ARKHNGEMKNTS. Botst, John Blaaer, A. Sandrock. COMMITTEE.. Seufert, ' J B Crcseen. ' J S Fish. Lonsdale, R B Sinnott, ' J Fisher. N J Sinnott, F A Seufert. pa brie We are ready to show them in Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Ladies' Capes and Jackets. "Time enough" is a poor'principle. Tho6a who make the earliest selections secure best results. The stock is complete and new and we invite you to look at it. . i?. F Steprrps. Hobes, Burial Shoes, Ete. - ; Quick Shot Quick Sellers No Complaints The Snlpes-KInersly Drug Co. . AGENTS, The Dalles, Oregon. a a a DALLES, OREGON M""1"" f.m x , , , , ihiim I Iff ' " i : Tom Burke's fP Homestead Whiskey Specialty In Imported French Liquors and Cognac. . Best Domestic Liquors) Wines and Cigars. ' The Largest and Best of August Bachler' - Home-made Beer and Porter. Agent. for the Swiss Pub. Co., New York.