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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1899.
NO 45
SHALL IT BE
PEACE OR WAR
On Nature irtte Elitist Propsals fin
Best He Settlement.
SAID TO BE
VERY SEVERE
Include Payment of Indemnity to Great
Jiritaiii for the Sending Out or
Troops, Disarmament of theTrans
vaal Forts, Admission of British
Supremacy and Other Conditions.
London, Sept. 20. The meeting of the
British c ihinct, on whose deliberations
practically hangs war or peace In South
Alrien, begun at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
President Kruger'a reply to the InBt note
of the imperial government lias now
tieun received and will ha the pivot of to
daj's discussion. The cabinet adjourned
nt3:15 p. in. The ministers were heartily
cheered ly the waiting crowds.
It is Haul, from Boor sources, that Sec
retary Cimmberlain'e proposals, as sub
mitted to the cabinet, include an in
demnity for the cost of Bending out
troops, diearmanent of the Transvaal
forte, the suppression of Dr. Leyd's lega
tion, judicative and legislative independ
ence for judges, the equality of English
and Dutch language?, und full and com
plete admission of the supremacy of
British interests throughout South
Africa.
A hi 10 force of police was Btationed
about Downing street, but nerfict order
was maintained.
In the meantimo dispatches flora the
Cajn! continue the story of militury
activitj in Transvaal, Natal und Caro
Gjlouy. The Doers are concentrating in
the country contiguous to Natal, where
the llrst outbreak of hostilities is likely
to occur. Largo contingents of burghers
aro conveying from various parts in this
probable battlefield.
The excitement continues at fever
heat. The commandant-general has is
sued a notice calling commanders to as
semble at a specified spot on the Natal
border. Commanders from Krugersdorf,
whose burghers checkmated the Jameson
raiders, will embark in trains for the
frontier tonight.
There is great activity at the war
offices at Pretoria. The artillery reserves
iiave been called out. Arrangements to
defend the frontier are now cauiplete,
uud the work of equipment is proceeding
rapidly. The burghers are congregating
in the towns ready to join their eom
mauds, which, however, have strict
orders not to approach too near the
frontier, and to avoid collision with the
British forces. The Boer forces are
lathering at their bases of action, a short
distance from the border, at Hairysmlth,
Volkesruat, Vrybid and Bremorsdorph.
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BOVU BAKING POWDER CO., HEW VOHK.
crowded around the doors of the building.
At 10 o'clock a meeting of the directors
was called and prompt action was taken,
suspending all business. Operators were
unable to explain the tremendous jump,
and it was the common belief on the
floor that the wires had been tapped and
that a gigantic swindling game was on
foot somewhere.
Private rabies were going to Liverpool
by the dozens seeking information.
While the telegraph wires were bringing
news of tho advances a1, Liverpool,
private cables to prominent local cotton
firms were bearing the news that there
had been little or no change from yester
day in the Liverpool market. This at
once aroused tho suspicions of the oper
ators, and caused a hasty meeting of the
directors.
The action of the directors in ordering
a suspension of business checked the
panic, but only temporarily allayed tho
excitement, and there is suppressed
anxiety to know the solution of the
puzzle.
The directors officially announced
later that today's suspension is due to
fraud. Operators estimate that the loss
suffered here on nccountofthe swindle
will amount to more than $100,000.
THE COTTON EX
CHANGE SUSPENDS
As a Result of Gigantic Swindling
Operations.
Nkw Oki.kanb, Sept. 20, Intense ex
citement prevails on the cotton exchange
here, and the directors of the exchange
have met and suspended business, The
New York market is closed today, apd
the only quotations this morning to
guide local investors were from Liver
pool. The market had ecircely opened
when the operators bad become parr,
'yxed by advices clicked from over the
ocean. It showed futures jumping Id
h'aps and bounds. In half an hour re
ports allowed that tho Liverpool market
had jumped nearly a cent. The whole
exchange went wild, and the excitement
spreading to the street, multitudes
Story of u Slave.
To be touud hand and foot for yearB
by the chains of dieease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams, of
Manchester, Mich., tells bow such a
slave was made free. Ho says: "My
wife has been so helpless tor five years
that she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric
Bitters, eheis wonderfully improved and
able to do her ow n work." This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly cureB
nervouBiiejs, sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine
is a codseud to weak, tickly, run down
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
00 cents. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton
Druggists. 6
One Transport Sighted.
Astoiua, Sept. 2S. The government
transport City of Kio de Janeiro nrrivid
off the river thi6 morning. A pilot was
put on board hi the afternoon. Owing
to a thick fog, which prevails along the
coast, the transport will remain outside
during the night.
Advice of a
Druggist
"It is proper, I think, to let others know
about the popularity and virtues of Acker's
Knidisb Remedy for Coughs, Colds and Uou-
xiimptlon.
From tho
moment I
began hand
linglt.ltBoId rapidly, and
the suloa
keep grow
ing all the
timo us fast
as people
find out
what a re
markable preparation
It Is. The
satisfaction
It gives ia
u ni
vcrsal.
Our best cit-
Tllttli IlUA if
and say it is tho best thing for throat and
lung troubles they ever saw. Mr. 8. H. Cul
ver, ono of our prominent townsmen, says
Acker's English ltcmedy Is the only mcdl
cluo that helped his chronic cough of many
years' standing. At first it save relief, and
now, after taking a few bottles, he Is wholly
cured. I buy It by tho gross ut a time,
and my soles aro larger on this ono modleino
than on any other In my store. It is u great
pleasure for me to feci that while l am prosper
(ng I am also doing so much good to the com
munity in soiling such a .grand medicine."
(Signed It. It. Donalds, West field, N. Y.
Sold alJKc.fiOo.nnd $1 nbottlo, throughout
tho United States und Canada ; and In hug-
and. at Is. Ud.. b. 3d., 4s. Ud. If you arunut
satisfied nftor buying, return tho bottle to
your druggist, and get your money back.
11V aitthortxc the ttboie puaranlcf.
W. a. 1IOOKHH it CV Proprtiton, tew lork. i
row h.vi.k uv
Blakeley & Houghton.
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Not Reed's Kind.
Pouti.and, Me., Sept. 28 Amos L.
Allen, formerly private secretary to T.
B. Heed, was nominated for congress by
the first Maine district Republican here,
in convention today. In his speech of
acceptance, he came out squarely in
favor of supporting the president in
prosecuting tho war in the Philippines.
The Democrats of the first district
nominated Luther F. McKinney, of
Bridgeton, for congress.
WONDERFUL, CUKE OF DIAIUUIOKA
A Prominent Virginia Editor Had A 1
moM Given Up, but Wa tlrought
Hack to Perfect Health ly Clinmlter
lalti'a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Itemed'. Bead Hli Edltoilal.
From the Times, Hillstllle, Vu.
I suffered with diarrhoea for a long
time and thought I was past being cured.
I had spent much time and money and
Buffered bo much'mieery that I had al
most decided to give up all bopeB of re
covery and await the result, but notic
ing the advertisement of Chamberlain's
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and also some testimonials stating how
some wonderful cures had been wrought
by thi3 remedy, I decided to try it.
After taking a few doses I was entirely
well of that trouble, and I wish to say
further to my readers and fellow-sufferers
that 1 mi) a hale and hearty man to
day and feel as well ns I ever did in my
life. O. R. Moore. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists.
Ex-Senator Wilson Robbed.
Noktu Yakima) Wash., Sept. 9.
Ex-Senator Wifson Wednesday night
lost his watch and $100 in money to a
burglar. The senator and Assistant
District Attorney Claypool were guests
of Court Meyers, a leading citizen. The
thief, afier taking Mr. Wilson's valu
ables, departed without disturbing any
one else. Tho officers have found no
clue today.
Prevented u Irauedy.
Timely information given Mrs. Gaorge
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre
vented a dreadful tragedy uud saved two
lives. A frightful cough had long kept
her awake every night. She had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew worse until urged to try Dr. King's
New Dispovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, and she writes this marvelous
medicine also cured Mr. Long of a severe
attack of Pneumonia. Such cures aro
positive proof of the matchless merit of
this grand remedy for curing all throat,
chest uud lung troubles. Only 50c and
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Blakeley & Houghton's
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Prisoners Soon to Be Freed by Filipinos.
Manila, Sept. 29, The American
authorities are arranging details for the
delivery of the American prisoners at
Angeles tonight or tomorrow. A Filipino
general mid hie aide-de-camp and sec
retary will accompany them to Manila
The insurgents have been instructed that
they may send a representative to confer
with Major-General Otis. The regiments
are resting at Porac.
E. E. Turner, Com p ton, Mo., was
cured of piles by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve after suffering seventeen years and
trying over twenty remedies. Physicians
and Burgeons endorse it. Beware of
dangerous counterfeits. Butler Drug Co.
Rupture
W. T. HouBer, M. D of Portland,
specialist in Hernia or Rupture, Vari
cocele apd Hydrocele, will visit The
Dalles and can be consulted at the Uma
tilla House from Septemhyr 25 to HO in
clusive. Wo cure by Electricity, with
out laying patients up or drtt'iitlou from
business, and absolutely without danger.
Would refer those interested In being
cured to O. ). Stubllmr, of The Dalles,
who kuows of our method.
SHOT HIS WIFE
AND HIMSELF
Waller Clyatt Dead and His Wife
Wonniei.
MORNING TRAG
EDY AT ALBINA
Indulgence in Liquor, Is Thought to
Have Been a Powerful Contribut
ing Factor in the Motive.
Portland, Sept. 29. In a jealous
frenzy, probably intensified by liquor,
Walter Clyatt shot his wife and then
sent a bullet crashing through hia own
brain, dying instantly.
The tragedy occurred Ehortly after 1
o'clock this morning, at 364 Russell
street, where the Clyatts resided. The
dead man was a plumber, and lived with
bis wife in the rear of his shop. The
woman is still alive. Dr. Hamilton, who
attended her says she may recover.
Miss Habercettel, who lives with her
parents at No. 339, across the street from
the scene of the tragedy, and Miss
Lenora Horton, who lives at 302 Union
avenue, were aroused by the shots, in
quick succession. A moment afterward
a woman, attired in a black robe, reeled
across the street to the Habercettel gate
and said something about a revolver.
Miss Horton thought fiom the woman's
strange actions that she must be in
liquor. The Habercettele, however, eoon
saw something eerious was the matter,
and helped her across the etreet to her
home.
"Give me some morphine!" ehe ex
claimed brokenly. "Walter wanted me
to follow him, and I want to do so."
People who went to the Clyatt houeo
noticed a pitcher of beer on the table.
The dead man, they lenrned, had also
called at a near-by saloon for a flask of
whisky, but it was not given to him.
Hence it is thought that over-indulgence
in liquor was the direct cause of ti e
tragedy.
The woman, who is at St. Vincent's
hospital, told her story today in a some
what incoherent manner. Sbi said her
Belt and husband had been to the expo
sition. When they came home, Clyatt
got eome beer. He kept repeating to her
that they would go to Hades together.
She thought he was only joking, as he
had often made such remark. He would
not undrees or go to bed until she blew
out the light. There was no revolver in
the house. He said he wanted some
tobacco, and would go to the house and
get it meaning his mother's house at
Sacramento street aud Union avende,
near by, where live his several brothers
and sisters, When he returned ;e
crawled over to tbe rear part of the bed in
which Mrs. Clyatt was lying. At the
some moment ho placed the revolver
against the back of her head and fired ;
then turned it upon himself. One of the
three shots he fired missed its mark,
There's always hope while there's One
Minute Coi'gh Cure. "An attack of
pneumonia left my lungs in bad shape
and I was near the first stages of con
sumption. One Minute Cough Cure com
pletely cured nie," writes Helen Mc
Henry, Bismark, N. D. Gives instant
relief. Butler Drug Co.
0. R. & N. Shops to He Moved.
Si'okank, Sept. 28. The 0. It, & N.
has bought thirty-three acres of land at
Winona Junction, in Whitman county,
on which it will establish carshops and
division and dispatcher's headquarters,
The shops now at Tekoa and Starbuik
will be removed there before January 1
next. Prom Winona five divisions will
he established, ranging from 102 and 138
miles. The place is having a great boom,
Kcdtl Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia
because its ingredients are such thut It
can't help doing so. "The public can
rely upon it as h muster remedy for ull
Disorders arising from im perfect diges
tion." James M. Thomas, M, D., in
Ainiilciin Journal of Health, N. Y.
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