For a Nice Suit of Clothes. 1'BtitlDB, Ovcrcontln- or Fnncy Vesting. &4l Kindly pall and examine ray stock of Im--ported and Domestic Woolens. A fine stock to elect from. Suite made from t he lowest prices to the high at erode. J. A. Eberle. Fine Tailoring. IBt DALLES, OliEOON. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. SUBSCRIPTION I'llICE. One week $ 15 One month 50 One year 6 00 SATURDAY - - DEC. 16, 1899 JAT SOUTH AFRICA. England, in her hour of sorrow, centers all hope on General Sir Red--vers Buller, who commands all the British forces in South Africa, and directs the attempted advance of three armies. The army under Gen eral Methuen has suffered withering losses at Modder river, and having "been fought to a standstill, is going into entrenchments. Gen. Gatacre'a army has been shot to pieces at Storm berg. Buller, who is somewhere be tween Pietermaritzberg and Lady smith, is personally directing the movement for the relief of that town and General White's besieged forces. Four lines of railwav run from the coast of South Africa into the in terior. One runs from Cape Town a second from rort .bltzabetu cn JLlgoa bay, and a third from Durban These all start in the British posses sions of Cape Colony and Natal, and the three British columns have been advancing along them. The fourth railway starts from Delagoa bay, in Tortusucse East Africa, and is not available for the British forces. The British forces under Methuen and Gatacre having been blocked in their attempted advance along two of the three available lines of com munication with the interior, it be comes of tremendous importance that Buller drive an opening along the third line into Lndysmilb. But he must do more. He must, in addition to his task of relieving Lndysmilb, inflict a crushingdefeat on the Boer forces, else England will be in a bad plight in boulu Africa for man' months to come. Ladysmilh is, at the junction of the two branches of railway, one running north and northeast to Johannesburg and Pre toria, and the other running nest to a trunk line traversing the Orange Free State from norlh to south, and continuing into the Transvaal. The former, afler leaving Ladysmitb, en ters the Transvaal through Laing's 27ek, near Mojuba bill, the scene of the British repulse ,in 1881, The latter enters the Orange Free State through Van Keenan's pass. Unless the Boers confronting Buller's army are subjected to a crushing defeat, they will readily fall back on these two passes and impede indefinitely the advance of the British forces into the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. It is possible that the outcome of Bailer's plan of campaign will piove that the results justified tho severe losses suffered by Methuen and Gatacre. Buller may have directed these generals to engage the Boer forces before them at till hnzurds, with a view to preventing tie Boers from detaching portions of their forces boforc these generals and con centrating them around Ludysmitb, or possibly in the expectation that a determined onslaught by Methuen and Gatacre would forco the Boers to hurry rcinforccmonts in that di rection, and thus tnako possible the speedy relief of Lndysmlth, and an ensier advance into the Transvaal and the Orange Free Stato. If Buller could accomplish these ends, the British could hope to gain command of the net work of rail roads in tho Transvaal and the Orange Free State, and could nd vancc at will oe Prcloria, Johannes burg, Bloemfontcin or Kiinberley. They would encounter severe re sistance, but they would be m a position to make feints Drst in one direction and then another, and by keeping the Boers guessing, would compel them to scatter their forces. M URDEIiER ROSSER. Some months ago a Tennessee soldier named Rosser iuexcusab.'y killed a man in a bar-room brawl in San Francisco. Partly because ho was a soldier and partly because the San Francisco courts are instruments of injustice and wrong, he was ac quitted, on no reasonable theory of defense whatever. Set at liberty and transferred to New York, and being dulj inflamed with liquor and possessed of the notion that be was not amenable to the law, ho shot and mortally wounded nnothcr victim, again without reasonable excuse. luc defense will be tuat be was temporarily insane. If he gets clear this time, and kills a third man, the law would be doing him an injustice to punish him, for it will have twice said to him, in effect: ''Get drunk and kill; slay and spare not; 3'ou are a soldier, an officer, and are above the law; it won't punish you." The San Francisco court and jury that let this murderer go scot free arc really the murderers of the New York victim. If they bad done their plain duty by the murderer, he would have been where he could kill no other man. Telegram. Itiibbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eves eunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and fiides, no appetite gradually grow ing weaker clay by day. Threo physi cians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised 'Electric Bitters'; and to my great joy and surprise, the firEt bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I knur,- tliny eared my life, nnd robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50c, guarnnteedat Blakeley A. Houghton's drug store. 5 "One Minute Cough Cure is tho beet remedy I ever used for coughs anil co'ds. It is unequalled for whooping cough. Chrildren all like it," writes II. N. Williams, Geniryville, Itid. Never fails. It is the only harmless remedy that gives irrmediate results, Cures coughs, coida, hoarness, croup, pneu monia, b'onciiitie nnd all throat and lung troubles. Its early uee prevents consumptionj A Gooil Opportunity. Any boy or girl, about 12 or 15 years of age, desiring a place to board and go to school, can secure a good home by ap piying at tins ome. wanted lor a companion. 4-lwd&w Clarke & Fa'.lc have on sale a full line of paint and artist's brnshep. A good drug sign. You well know that a good drug sign is the patronage which is bestowed on the store. It is the purity of the goods handled and the mannor of doing busi ness that makes and keeps this business. We are pleased with the result of our ef forts to supply tho best drugs at tho best price. We are particular about tho compounding of them. RELIABLE PHARMACISTS. 175 Sbcoiiu Street. THE DALLES Just What You uaant. MM 0.R.&N. an DKI'AIIT T1MK KCllKDUI.E. AlUIIVR KOIl KllOM IUJ.LEK. FlIOM. Knst Suit Lakr, Pcuvor. Ft. Fnt Jlnll Worth, Onmtiti, Knn- Mnll 11:45 j. m. ns city, st. f-ouU, s.':W:p m Chicago itliU llnst. Bpokntio Wnlln Wnlln, Ppoknnc, Stmkntic Flyer MliiiioniiollK. St. 1'iml, Flyor. 7:05p.w. 1M1 lu t h, Milwnukit', 4:'J0h. in Chlciico d EllBt. 8 . ni. 4 i. m. Fbom Portland. Ocean StcainshlpH, For Sun Fraiit'leeo December S, K. Ill, IS, 2.1 and 'J.H. 8 p. m. 4 p. m. Ex. Sunday Columbia ttv. RtcnmerK. Ex.Suudn) To AbTOKiA and Way Saturday Landings, 10 p. m. C a. m. WH.LAWKTTK KlVKIl. 4:30 p. m. Ex. Sunday Oregon City. NewberBEx.Sunday Salem & nay Laud's. i ; T a. in, Willamette and Yam-! 3:30 p. m. Tucn.Thtir.' jiilt. Kivr.ns. Mon.,Vcd nnd Sat. Orejron City, Dayton, and Frl. and Wny-lj.udlnKS. fin. m. Willamette r.ivnr.. I 4 :S0 p. tn. Tnc.Tliur, 1'ortlniid to Corvallln,! Mim. Wi d nnd Sut. mid Vuy-l.tmdlngb. and Friday Snake IIiveii. I.kavk Lv Klparla Rlpiirlu to Ixwlston. Lewikton daily dally ll'.'On. ni. 8:30 u. in. New ideas in Wall Paper here. Such wide variety as we are Bhowing never be fore graced a single stock. Real imita tion creton effectB at ordinary prices. Good papers at cheap paper prices. Elegant designs, tasteful coloriugs, vourB for a small price, at our store on Third street. Also a full line of bouse paints. D. W. VAUSE, Third St. Parties deslrmc to iro to Hcnntierdhoiild uike."o. -i, lenvmi; ino italics in :im p. m mukluc dlreet connections at Ilcntmcr Inaction Kcturultif: niaklngdlrectcoiincctloti at Heppncr junction iui ro. l. urrivinc in ine limicsai i!:B.' i m. No. 2, throucht freight, cast bound, loon not curry piisheiiKers; arrives i!:50 a. m., departs 3:J0 a. in. So. 'it, local frelcht, carries pasn'iiRcrH, east umuiu; arrives i.m p. m aepano :io p. in. No. Ill, went bound tliroiiKh Irclght, (Iocs uot curry passeiik'erb! arrives 8:15 i m.. departs t:!io p. m. No. '23, west bound local freight, carries pas sengers; urrlvcb 5:15 p. in., departs 8:0 a. in. For full particulars call on O. K. it N. Co.' ngeut The Dalles, or uddrcss W. It. HUM.IIUHT, Oiui Pas. Act., Portland, Or. More Flies Are Caught with molasses saying, but than vinegar, is an old p. s. Gunning, Ob. SUNN'S ONE FOR A DOSE. KemoTe Piraplo., Promt flllloimieBt, Puriff the lilr.orf. uare Ho.d.che and DripoptfV m ? Ii"vV.,5eni.r,f bB ".bi tub day la ntotnurr ilii1.' ! wlll.niMI mpl fro, or fail box for SILLS MERVITA iUt3fti VIlTAtlTV, LOST V'GOR AND MANHOOD Cures Impotency, Night Emissions and wasting diseases, all eilecto of self abuse, or excess and indis cretion. Auerve tonic and blood builder. Brings the pink glow to pale cheeks am" restores the lire of youth. By mall COc per box; O boxes for $2.50; with a written friiaran- too to cure or refund the money. NERVITA MEDICAL CO. OHnttNiAJaokaen St OMCAQO, Mi. k Houghton, The Sold by Blakeley Dalles, Oregon. Tanglefoot Fly Paper catches more than either. No ineect can reeist its attraction and once within its power Die tormenting possibilities of uiiu luueci are over. Price 5c per double sheet. Our stock contains many other prepa rations for destruction of insect life. M. Z. DONNELL, Druggist. Bf?OS. GENEUAL Blacksmlins HorsBsnoe is Wagon and Oarrlag Work. Fiah Brathara' Wagon. Tbiri ani JeiTcon, Ptione 159 FSKO, W.WIUiON. ATTOKN E V-AT LAW, THE DALI.EH. OEEQOK Otlee otei rtnt Mat. Unnk. Blacksmith, Wagon Shop, Horseshoeing. Dealer in Blacksmith Supplies. Cor. Second & Lailn, Ttone 157 ine ColuinDia PacKingCa.. PACKERS OF PORKand BEEF MANUKA CTOUEHH OK Fine Lard and Sausages (hirers of BRAND HAMS & BACON JRIF.D BEEF, ETC. i heels and Motors MANUFACTUUED 11Y AMERICAN IMPULSE WHEEL CO SUITABLE FOR DR1VINQ GENERATORS AND STAMP MILLS, ELEVATORS, PRINTING- PRESSES, ETC Circulars and particulars furnished on application. F. S. GUNNING, Agent, unllG THE DALLES, OREGON C. J. STUBLING Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agency for the Greate t American Liquor Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey. WHISKER Irom ?L',75 to JO.UOjwr eullon.J (TuHITYears old.) " IMPORTED 000NA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per jriTllon. (11 to L'O ynirs old OALirOENIA BRANDIES from .VJB to $C.()6 per gallon. (4 to 11 years oTdT" ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD. 0LTMPIA BEER on draught, and Val Blatr and Olyuipla Beer in bottle Imported Alo and Porter. JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and DOMESTIC CIGARS. STEAM LAUNDRY. Dewey while wash? Yes, and wash white. You can Havana thing washed at the Steam Laundry. The Maine point is quality and tho Merritt of our work is such that people go Miles to patronize us. Our prices are not Hobson's choice, hut the standard rates, which are not Cevera high as some peoplo think, and wo want to C-U-B-A customer of ours. Corner of First and Court Street, 'Phone 341. THE DALLES, OB. J. 8. BCHKNK, Freeldeut. a. m. ikai. , CUKlliU! First national Bank. THE DALLES - OREQON A General Banking Bueineea transacted ASDjnraibB rcroivuu, Humect 10 Burnt Drnft nr tfiu.V Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on dav of collection. Bight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on i-imn iv, nu rrtmciBoo anc ort land. DIHBOTOHB. D. P. Thompbom. Jho. B. Bchmok, En. M. Williamb, Obo. A. Likdk. II. M. Bbai.l. BO YEARS' EXPERIENCE HE trade Marks Anrono ienrtlng a ikatnb and deacriptlon mar quloklr luvartuln our opinion free whutlior o'( liivoiiflon It probablr PAWiilablB. Conuuuiilci. tlonntrlctjycontldentUl. lloiidbookon I'nUuS i.iit f roe. tildett wrencr forocutlnguoteiiti. 1'olfli.w taken Uirouuh Munn k Co. roost ft Uncial notia, without obarse, lu tbo SckMifk mm. A handiomelr llloatratad weoklr. Urgeit dr. tulatlou of anr olentlio Journal. Termi. 3 a Mfrtrmoiitli,il. Bold brail newidaalera, SSI &m. lm v BuwuullSSf Wasco Warehouse Com panj Headquarters for Seed Grain of ail kinds. Headquarters for Feed Grain ot t?n kin Headquarters for Rolled Grain, au kind Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, of mtt FEED Headquarters for "Byers Best" Pendle- t.On TPlfiTlT Tbie Flour is manufactured expressly for family wvr UBe. overv a gnaranteed to give BatiBlacUW. We sell our goods lower tbau any bouse in tbe trade, and if you dou't tcini" call and uet cur prices and be convinced. Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats, DEALERS IN fill kinds of Funeral Supplied Crandall&Barget UNDERTAKERS EMBALMERS The DallM, Or. Sobes, Burial Shoes Etc. 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 Fanoy Grocer es. GEORGE RUCH, Pioneer Grocer.