GENERAL LAWTON WAS KILLED lie in Front of His Traps at San Mateo. BULLET STRUCK HIS BREAST Insurgent Troops He Encountered Were Commanded By a Rebel Named Gcronimo, Whose Indian Name sake the Brave Lawton Gave a Famous Chase in the Southwest. Manila, Dec. 19. General Henry Lawton lias been shot and killed at Ban Jluteo. lie was standing in front of bis troops, was shot in the breast and died immediately. Lawton started from Jluniln last nifrht with cavalry, under Captain Lockett, and battalions of tbe Twentieth and Twenty-eeventh infantry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Sargent, for the purpose of capturing San Mateo. Gcronimo was said to bavo 300 insur gents. He was born in Toledo, Obio, appointed to tbe army from Indiana. Washington, Dec. 19. Up to 2 o'clock this afternoon, the war depart ment has received no word of Lawton's death except that conveyed in the Associated Press dispatch which was given immediately to tbe war officials. 'J'hu president's first intimation of the loss of this bravo officer was also given li i in by Associated Press. Tbe dispatch was sent to tbe White House while the cabinet meeting was in progress, and was received with expressions of sorrow and regret. It was learned atbu war department that instructions bad been receivod last nlgbt from tbe president to prepare Law ton's commission as brigadier-general in tlio regular army to fill one of the exist ing vacancies, and the ad jutant-genernl'e clerks were at work on the commission when the information of Lawton's death was conveyed to the department. Lawton was a native of Indiana, and won his commission in the army by signal gallantry during tbe civil war. A KUltE CUKE FOB CKOUI. Tneuty-ilve Yearn' Cutmtniit Use With out a Failure. The first indication of croup is hoarse ness, iiud in a child subject to that uistmte it may beltaken as a sure sign of the approach of an attack. Following tliis hoarseness is a peculiar rough couch. If Chamberlain's Cougb Kemedy is given as soon as the child becomes bourse, or even after the croupy cougli appears, it will prevent the attack. It is uei-d in many thousands of homes in tliie brond land and never disappoints the anxious mothers. We have yet to li'itm of n single instance m which it lias not proved effectual. No other preparation can show sucli a record twenty-live years' constant use with out a failure. For sale by Blakeley & Houghton. Cold Snap la Eastern Oregon. I'li.sui.iiTON, Or., Dec. 18. Although a day late, the cold wave has reached this section. In tbe night tbe ther mometer went down closo to 10 above, rising rapidly this morning, and stand ing at 20 above at 9 o'clock, and going considerably higher during tho day. The indications are that the cold spell will continue. It is said the cold will do no harm tto tbe extensive grain in tereete of this region. 1). E. Kennedy, representing tbe Kershaw Grain Co., rtilurnetl from a trip into tbe country north of Pendleton, and said, speaklug lor a hi rue nconn nf whint eauutrv. that there is absolutely no danger from tho present cold snap. As a cure for rheumatism Cliomber Mn's Pain Balm is gaining a wide repu tation. D. B. Johnston of Richmond, Jnd., has been troubled with- that all- uum since 1802. In apeaklug of It lie ,a'B: "I never found any tiling that would relieve me until I used Chamber in's Pain Balm. It acts like magic ''! me, My foot was swollen and Plnlng me very much, but oue good JPl'Ucrttton of Pain Balm rellevod me. or sale by Blakeley & Hougbtou. Sol Smith Russell III. fcmcAuo, Dae. 18 Sol Smith Kussell obliged by illness to dismiss bis Wdlence at the Grand opera-house to Bight. The breakdown occurred in the nm act in "Honorable John Grlgiby." "'ftauddtmit became evident he had l0t Lis lines. His companion player of tho scene tried to prompt him, but with out success. Mr. Russell then rose and In a weak voice and with rather incoher ent phrases asked the audience to excuse his further effort and to consider tho performance ended. Dr. Frank Billings, a nervous specialist, was called. Ho de clined to discuss the condition of tho pa tient. A Thousand Tongue Could not express tho rapture of Annio E. Springer, of 1125 Howard St., Phil adolpbia, Pa., when sho found that Dr. King's New Diecovory for Consumption had completely cured her of a backing cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but sho says of this Royal Cure "It soon re moved the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly, something I can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises throughout tho universe." So will every one who tries Dr. King's Now Discovery forany trouble of the throat, chest or lungs. Price COc and $1. Trial bottle free at Blakeley & Houghton's drug store; eycry bottle guaranteed. 5 'Twas a Close Call. SminwooD, Or., Dec. 19. The Baptist church building at Middleton narrowly escaped destruction by fire Sunday evening at the close of church service. The janitor in trying to extinguish the light of a lamp jarred it loose from its fastenings and it fell to the floor, when a portion of the contents ran out and took fire, causing a great panic among tho congregation, Tbe coolness and presence of mind of Rev. Brock, the pastor, D. B. Harring ton and H. H. Eyman saved tbe loss of the building and poeiibly life. They carried the lamp to the outside, ex tinguishing the flames from the burning oil on tho floor by smothering with clothing and the liberal use of water. Vancouver Paper Sold. Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 18. Tho Vancouver Columbian, one of tbe three weekly newspapers published in this city, was sold yesterday. The purchaser Is Sam J. Miller, who for several years paBt hoB been doing the editorial and local work on the Vancouver Independ ent. J. A. C. Brant, the retiring editor and publisher of the Columbian, will probably retire from the newspaper business. Mr. Miller will assume control of the Columbian plant January 1. The Columbian will continue to run ae a Republican newspaper. My Bon has been troubled for yeara with chronic' diarrhoea. Sometime ago I persuaded him to take some of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two bottles of the 25-ccnt size he was cured. I givo thiB testimonial, hoping some ono similarly alllicted may read it and be benefited. Thomas C. Boweh, Glencoo, O. For Bale by Blakeley & Houghton. Mrs. Emma Rogers Buried. Hums-en, Or. Dec. 18. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Rogers, wife of Frank Rogers, a prominent contractor and builder here, took nlaco today from tho MethodiBt Episcopal church, Rev. C. D. Nickelson preaching the sermon. Mrs. Rogers died In Phoenix, A. T., where she had gone two months ago. It takes but a minute to overcome tickling in the throat and to stop a cough by the use of Ono Minute Cough Cure. This remedy quickly cures all forms of throat and lung troubles. Harmless and pleasant to take. It pre vents consumption. A famous specific for grippe and its aftereffects. All persons wishing to take children, either boys or gi.-le, for legal adoption or on indenture, Bhould write to W. T. Gardner, superintendent of tbe Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Oregon, at Portland, who can procure for them de sirable children of all ages. All applica tions must be filed in advance tf Unconstitutional. Si'iti.vciKiKUJ, Dec. 19. Tho Illinois supreme court lins held the anti-department Btore law, passed by the last leg islature, to bo unconstitutional. ' Sick Hcadttcho absolutely and perma nently cured by using Moki Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cures constipation and indigestion, makes you eat, sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. 25 cts. ond 50 cts. Blakeley & Houghton Druggletr. 'I was nearly dead with dyspepsia, tried doctors, visited mineral springe, and grew worse. I used Kodol Dyspep sia Cuie. That cured me." It digests what vou eat. Cures indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn, and all foims of dyspepsia. the best Teacher, Use Acker's English Remedy lye' coughs, cold or croup. Should i fa. to give Immediate relief money refunded. 25 cts. and 50 cts. Blakeley & Hougbtou Druggists. . Subscribe for Tub Cuuomce. IT PROVED TO BE ONLY A CANARD M fas tte Jtair mat Bitter Hai Crossci tbe Tart River. NEWS OF DEFEAT REACHING ENGLAND Mcthucn's Line of Communication Has Not Been Cut as Rumored This Morning, But It Is Not at All im probable That It Soon Will Be. London-, Dec. 19. Only the optimistic gave any credit to the rumors that Bui ler had crossed the Tugela river, and even they speedily realized it was in credible that the war office would refrain from immediate publication of news of such an importune nature. There is also no confirmation of the statement that Methuen'a line of communication has been cut, though there is a probability of such an event occurring at any moment. According to the latest news from Methuen, dated Suda, the situation ap peared to be completely compassed. The Boers were gathering reinforcements and extending their fortifications on both his flanks, but it was believed they would be unable to attack the British position. On the other hand, it was re garded as impossible for tbe British to turn the Boer flank. Tho Boer lines of intrenchments are continuous and cap able of rapid connection with many points. From elsewhere at the front, there is absolutely nothing to throw ad ditional light on tho situation. The newspapers are full of stories Bhowing the unanimity with which vol unteers and yeomanry are responding to the call to arms. Lord Chesham, com manding officer of the Royal Bucking hamshire yeomanry, is to command a force of 3000 yeomanry, which he has been authorized to organize for service in South Africa. The Earl of Dudley and other tried officers will accompany him. Some of the papers express con siderable misgiving at troops going from India to South Africa. They think the risks too great and that it may lead to two continents being ablaze instead of one. Most ample recognition is given in tbe press to tbe great outburet of loyalty in Canada, and the remarks of Sir Wilfred Laurier, premier, and tho cabinet as representative of both English aud French sections are especially welcomed, Austria May Mix In. New York, Dec. 19. A dispatch to the Herald from Berlin says: The Berliner Tageblatt is informed that the Austrian government is Inclined to offer its mediation in the conflict In South Af rica. It is considered Unit the diplomat ists of Europe who only a few months ago signed tbe protocol of tho peace con grees cannot admit that tho present loss ol life, which only can end in favor ol tho black population, should continue. Tho Berliner Tageblatt, however, con siders that mediation would be prema ture. Germany, at least for the mo ment, has no intention of taking part in any steps of tho sort. Catarrh C'uuuot be Cured with local applications, as they cannot reach tho seat of the disease Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must toko inter nal lemedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, and acts directly on tho blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was was prescribed by one of tho best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription, it is compoeea of the best tonics known, combined with tho best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. Tho perfect combination of tlio two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, ite'. J. Chknev & Co., Props,, Toledo O. Sold by drruggists, price 75c, Hall's Family Pills are tbe best. 12 Auotuer Boston Bank Quits. Boston, Dec. 19. Dlllway & Starr, bankers and brokers, of this city, have assigned, The assets and liabilities have not yet been computed. Tho firm is one of the most prominent of tbe kind in the city, and is composed of Charles W. Diliaway, ueorge 11. runt and A. W. Lawrence. The firm, it is. understood, with two other homes, car ried a large quantity of mining stocks. The embarrassment of the Globe Na- tlonal bank and the subsequent flurry in tho stock market is said to be the reason for the assignment, as the firm was a heavy loser. nobbed the Urare. 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 Bkln was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite gradually grow ing weaker day by day. Threo physi cians had given mo up. Fortunatoly, a friend advised 'Electric Bitters' j and to my great joy and surprise, tho first bottle mado a decided improvement. I continued their ubo for threo weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and robbed tho grave of another victim." No one should fall to try them. Only 50c, guaranteed, Blakeley A Houghton's drug store. 5 Colored Politician Dead. CniCAao, Dec. 19. John W. E. Thom as, one of tho best-known colored law yers in this city, and the first colored man to bo elected to tho legislature of Illinois, died last night at his residence in this city. Besides being regarded as the wealthiest colored person in Chicago, Mr. Thomas has been for years a char acter of considerable local renown. "One Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy I ever used for coughs and colds. tIt is unequalled for whooping cough. Chri'.dren all like it," writes H. N. Williams, Gentryvilte, Ind. Never falls. It is tho only harmless remedy that gives immediate results, Cures coughs, colds, hoarness, croup, pneu monia, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles, its early use prevents consumptions Oregon Is Invited Salem, Or., Dec.19. William Buchan an, manager of the Pan-American expo sition, to be held in Buffalo, N. Y., has invited the state of Oregon to participate in the exposition. The exposition will be held from May 1 to Nov. 1, 1901. The manager desires an exhibit of Ore gon products. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your' health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back If not cured. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, druggistB. 1 Hawaii's Sugar Crop. San Francisco, Dec. 19. Reports re ceived from this season's sugar crop in tho Hawaiian islands gives tho total product as 282,807 tons, which is one of the largest in years. Stray Notice. Came to my place on Five Mile, about two weeks ago, a buckskin saddlo horse, branded with an oarlock on right hip and an M on right shoulder. Said horse has been on the range near my placo for the past two years. Owner can have same by proving property and paying all charges. Dated Dec. 19, 1809. FiiANic D. Jones, dec20-4t Tho Dalles, Oregon. Mrs. K. Churchill, JJ0N111, Vt., says, "Our baby was covered with running sores, Witt's witch Hazel halve cured her." A specific for piles and ekin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. Turkey Mioot. A turkey shoot will take place on the beach on Saturday, Sunday and Mon day, 23d, 24th and 25th of this month, beginning at 11 o'clock and continuing during the afternoon. Hartii & Mason. 16-18-19-20 Miss Annie E. Gunning, Tyre, Mich., says, "I suffered a long time from dys pepsia; lost flesh and became very weak. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured me." it digests what you eat ami cures all forms of Btomach trouble It never falls to give immodiato relief in the worst cases. A Good Opiiortunliy. Any boy or girl, about 12 or 15 years of age, desiring a place to board and go to ecIiooI, can secure a good home by ap plying ut this office, Wanted for a companion. 4 lwd&w . a Dryilif? preparations simply devel op dry catnnhj thoy dry up the secretions, which adhero to tlio membrane aud decom pose, causing a far more serious trouble than the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuffs and 118O that which cleanses, soothes and hcols. Elv'a Cream Halm is such a remedy and will cure catarrh or cold in the head easily and pleasantly. A trial size will bo mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the 50o. size. Ely Brothers, CO Warreu St., N.V. Tho Halm cures without pain, does not irrituto or cause sneezing. It spreads itself over an irritated aud angry surface, reliov iug immediately the painful inflammation. With Ely's Cream Halm you are armed agaiust Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever, PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS. Author "What excuse have you for abusing my book?" Critic "I read it." London Tit-Bits. A Part of His Training. "Isn't your son rnther large to piny with dolls?" "Oh, 110, vc nrc training him to be a man dressmaker." Cleveland I'lnln Dealer. "Women have no continuity of pur pose." "JInven't they? My Cousin Laura bought a $75 diamond ring nnd paid for It one dollar at a time." X. Y. Evening World. Nell "Did your French lessons carry you through In Pnrls?" Belle "Not very well. The stupid creatures don't seem to understand their own Inn guaga." Philadelphia Record. Oil, the Brute! She "JInvc you seen our art gallery?" Bored Count "No." She "We have n lovely portrait over there by Titian." Bored Count "Of you?" Philadelphia North America. Fluster "Young man, I see by this message that it was received nt your office day before yesterday. Why didn't you deliver it sooner?" Tele graph Messenger "Huh! Yousc mus t'ink I's n troo express. De oriis is four blocks f'uin here." Ohio Stute Journal. To Oblige a Second Wife. "Jones called up his first wife nt the sennec Inst night, nnd what do you think he said to her?" said Smith. '''Goodness knows!" replied Brown. "He nsked her If she would give his second wife her recipe for mincemeat." Pick-Me-Up. Easy Answer. "Papa, what is the meaning of the word 'candelabra?'" asked Sammy Snnggs, who was doing his "home-work." "That's easy, Sammy," replied Mr. Snaggs. "The word ex plains itself. A candy laborer is a work man in n candy factory." Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. A Tonic Unnecessary. Mrs. Smith "l'ui afraid I shall have to stop giving Bobby that Ionic the doctor left for ' him." Mr. Smith "Why, isn't he any better?" Mrs. Smith Oh, yes. But lie slid down the banisters six 'limes this morning, broke the hall lamp nnd two vases, a jug and n looking-glass, and I don't feel as if 1 could stand much more." Boston Traveler. WANTED TO TRADE WIVES. An Emiulninn Chief Who Uccniue Enamored of nn Ameri can Woman, A plucky little western woman, Mrs. Laura McGregor, has recently returned to the United Stntes after a trip of more than seven months in the Arctic aeas, north of Uehring strait. It said to be the first time that a white woimfn has spent nn entire season in this region of the great frozen north, Mrs. McGregor is the wife of the cap tain of a steam whaler, and the trip was made upon her husband's ship. Her trip was full of curious adventure. Once, while they were trading with the Esquimaux, n celebrated chief of that region actually proposed to trade wives with dipt. McGregor, and finally became so insistent upon making the bargain tiint he had to be forcibly ejected from the ship. The wife whom he proposed to exchange for Mrs. Mc- f'.s... v.vw 11 liMi.Aiic-K iiirtv 'ji'iunu' wiih swarthy features, who could not s.pc.ik a word of English. Mrs. .McGregor kept her eyes open during the voyage and brings back many interesting stories of the life of the native Hsquiinaux they met. With a woman's quickness for such details she observed much of the life of the nntives of that region which would scarcely be obsened by a man. Mic found the Esquimau women quite as vain and proud of their primitive sur roundings ns the women of civilized countries, The squaws begged for every article of dress stie had, and if the chance came they would have no hesita tion in htenling it. As fnst, she says, as she could make a wrapper or some other simple article they would besiege her for it, offering to exchange almost any thing they owned. The huts Mrs. McGregor wore were objects of special admiration. They de light In bright colors, anil the more gaudy the trimmings the more it plensed them. Mrs. McGregor trimmed n number of lints for them with the wings of the. native birds of the north to their great delight. X. Y. World, fill AiIiiiiIk Four ItuliltJU. A cat on the farm of Andrew Harris, near MuKeesport, I'a., has adopted four baby rabbits in place of the litter of kittens which she recently brought into this world and which Mr. Harris thought the world could get along w ilhout. The day lifter the kittens dis appeared the cat was observed euro ing something to the barn in her mouth, Three times she wns seen making the Mime journey, and then Mr. Harris made an Investigation. He found, hidden in the hay, three babv rabbits. While he was looking ut them puts nppiured for the fourth time, carrying nnother little rabbit In her mouth. It was di'i't slied with the others, and she lay down with them, purring with tho grrnttht of pride and Mitlsfactlon, The .young rab bits are getting along finely. 'J he) hop all about their foster mot her. Mr. Har ris is proud of his cut and Is permit ting her to raifce her queer family uu disturbed except for the visitors who are constantly calling to witness this queer freak". N. V. Sun, ' Use Clarke & Falk'g Rosafoam for the teeth. Notice to Taxpayer. A warrant for the collection of nil de' Hnqucnt taxes due Waeco county having been placed in my hande, I am com pelled to force collection of the same; therefore I mnko this last call. Tbe county court has extended the time m long as is possible. The list will ba published this week of all property on whicli taxes havo not been paid, after which costs will be added. Rodkut Kelly, Sheriff The Dalles, D.ec. 14, 1899. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Digests what you eat. It artificially digests the food and aids .Nature in strengthening and recon structing tho exhausted digestive or fans. It is the latest discovered digest ant and tonic. No other preparatioa can approach it in efficiency. It in stantly relieves and permanently cores Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, SIckHeadache,Gastralgla,Cramp3,ano1 all other results of Imperfect digestion. - Prepared by E. C. DeWJ'.t A Co., Chicago. Admiral George Dewey tVlll receive the most royal welcome oa Oct. U next, that was ever accorded to an American Ditlzcn. You will find a complete biography of this grw hero, Including his brilliant victory over the Spa Ish fleet In tho great, authoritative and vy? 'date work of reference, the .. j New Werner Edition of tbe Encyclopedia Britannica This la the only encyclopaedia on the market that. taetitions Admiral Dewey. It gives the date 01 Ml birth; how ho spent his boyhood days; the part ho took In tho Civil War; how after the War he tra employed on tho European station; in the Naval Academy; his rise to tho rank of Commander and President of tho Board of Inspection and Survey; hi command of the Asiatic Squadron; how 00. April 27th he left Hong Kong with his squadron. Tound and destroyed tho Spanish Fleet, at Manila 511 May 1st; his appointment as Acting Rear Ad--coital, tho honors ho received from Congress, and bow 011 March 2nd, 1S99, he was created full Ad-, talml. It speaks of him as a strict disciplinarian, an all-around athlete, a daring horseman aud huntsman, and socially a good club man and ft. general favorite. It tells of his marriage to Mis Susy Goodwin, a daughter of tho "fighting goY crnor" ol New Hampshire, who died in 1672, tear-, ing a son, Gcorgo Goodwin Dewey. n Governor Theodore Roosevelt Admiral Schley Admiral Sampson Capt. Clark of the Oregon and scores of other noted personages not ere mentioned In any other Encyclopedia receive tha same attention in this edition of tho Encyclopaedia Britannica Mica It speaks of General Wood as Governor of Santi ago, of General Henry as Governor-General ol Torto Rico ; of Agulnaldo's declaraUoa of War against the U. S. 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