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THE DALLES, OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMEMBER 22. 1899.
MOVED BACK
FIVE MILES
Btillcr is EneciiiiE an Atlact On
He Railroad.
GUNS TURNED
AGAINST HIM
Keports of Their Recapture Without
Foundation Fears Regarding
Ladysmith.
London, Dec. 21. A dispatch to the
Herald from Chiveley camp, dated De
cumber 17, enye: General Buller's army
moved back fivo miles toduy, the march
beginning nt 1 o'clock this morning, two
brigades going to Froro in order to de
feat a possible attempt on the part of
the Boers to execute a (lank movement
to destroy the railroad on tho British
rear.
Bullcr's Guns Arc Turned Against Him.
New Yoke, Due. 21. A dispatch to
the Herald from London says: Little
credence is placed in the repoit that the
guns lost by the Biitish were not cap
tured by the Boer?. Had thes'ory leen
true, General Duller must have referred
to it. Sir Red vers' artillery cannot now
muster much more than thirty ruiis,
while the captured British weapons have
uo doubt been mounted in the Boer lines
and can be used, since the ammunition
wagonB seem to have been lost with
thorn.
Garrison Short of Ammunition.
London, Dec. 21. The chief came of
uneasiness which brings back the shadow
to English faces is a suspicion that tho
Ladysmith garrison is short of ammuni
tion and incapnble of a prolonged de
fense. The war oflko does not admit
that Ladysmith is in serious danger or
bhort of ammunition, but the censor
ship somehow has allowed those alarm
ingrcporls to reach England. The censor,
it is apparent, sometimes falls asleep, or
is drugged by too candid and too in
quifitive friends.
Hoers Will Welcome Oiler of Mediation.
New Yonic, Dec. 21. A dispatch to
tho World from Brussels says: Herr
Holhern, in charge of the Transvaol
agency here, asked today what truth
is in the report that Preeldent Kruger is
ready to sign a treaty of peace if Great
Britain will ask for no further privileges
for tho UitlanderB, and will pay what the
war has cost the Boers, answered:
"No such proposals hnye been for
mulated yet. A contingency inviting
proposals of peace would bo welcome
under certain conditions. If any govern
ment desires to mediate, the South
Alrican republic will treat."
College Building Utirucd.
Akhon, Dec. 20. Tho main building
of the Buchtol college, including all the
laboratories, library, men's and women's
domitorlop, was burned to tho ground
tonight. The loss is fully $100,000, with
$05,000 insurance.
LAWTON'S REMAINS
AT MANILA
Arrangements Made For the Funeral of
the Dead Soldtfr.
Manila, Dec. 20, 8 p. m. Major-General
Lawton'a body was brought from
8n Mateo to Manila this afternoon, hie
stair aud a squadron of cavalry acting as
escort, It WHg found uecesiary to bridge
tho rlyer.
Tho funeral will take placo from his
Into residence here, a mansion formerly
occupied by a Spanish general. The
b)y has betn placed temporarily in
vault in El Paco.cemolcrv, where manv
of the American soldiers have been in
terred, and a guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her four children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States the remains will bo taken
on a transport, with tn escort of officers,
for final intermont, as Is thought prob
able here, in Arlington cemetery.
John L. Sullivan Is Broke.
New Yobk, Dec. 20. John L. Sulli
van, who is being sued by a liquor firm
for $1000 for goods purchased, testified
in court today that ho was without
money or property. Afterward he
stated that his earnings in the profes
sional career had exceeded $100,000,000,
and that lie made $400,000 in the winter
of 1883-1. He said: "I have been a
good fellow, and I am broke. If any one
I knew needed money and asked me for
it, he got it."
Robbed the CI rave.
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
CAUGHT IN
A BLIZZARD
Two Men Had Perilous Trip on Lake
County Prairies.
Lakeview, Or., Dec. 16. Dr. W.
Kingston Vance and Dr. Hayman, two
specialists from San Francisco, who hava
been traveling through this section,
started from the Warner country, forty
miles from here, yesterday morning with
a two-horse hack to come to Lakeview
through a blinding Bnow storm and
three feet of snow. About noon they
loBt their way in the mountains, and the
horses, not used to wading belly deep in
the snow, gave out. They took the horses
from tho hack and floundered in tho
snow for a while on horseback, when the
animals became completely fagged out
and had to bo abandoned. The men
continued their journey on foot, wading
through the snow up to their waists.
As night came on they found Borne
which to make n satisfactory deposit. If
tho contcstoccure here it may be held by
daylight, in the open air.
No Funds for Starving Alaskans.
Washington, Dec. 20. Tho secretary
o! tlie treasury has notified the interior
department that appropriations relating
to Alaska, under control of the treasury,
are speclfic that they cannot be applied
for the relief of the Alaskan natives on
Kodiak island, who are reported to be in
destitute conditions.
Catarrh Cannot 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 take inter
nal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine.
It was waB prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years, and
ia a regular prescription. It is composed
of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of tho two ingredients is
What 25c will buy at
A. yi. Williams & Co.
Children's
Union Suits
silver grey, fleece lined each 25c
Hoods
Children's crochet zephyr
hoods; pink, bine, red, cream
aud black, each 25c
Ladies' Fascinators,
handsomely crocheted of fine
zephyr; colors red, block,
cream, blue and pink, each. .
oc
Ladies' Handk'fs
hemstitched white lawn, em
broidered corner, 5 for
Silk Initial Handk'fs
made of a pure India silk,
hemstitched, each
2 Men's Linen Collars
any modern shape, all sizes,
2 for 2
Men's Coin Purses
all leathers, grain, mocha,
buckskin and alligator, each .
Ladies Pocket Books
assorted leathers and colors,
some with card case, each. . . 25c
Pearl Pen Holder
with alluminum pen, each.. 25c
"Lucky" Garter d
frilled elastic, fancy buckle,
rabbit's foot charm, per pair 25c
Medallion Pictures
in an oval gilt frame with
bow-tun at top; tize 'jx
7 inches, each 25c
Aluminum Caudle Sticks 25c
Fancy Glass Jelly Dishes, each. . 2'jc
Pin Cushions, aluminum base,
plush top 25c
Pen Knives
pearl haudlels, one or two
blades, each 25u
Celluloid Soap Boxes
will hold one cako of soap;
very convenient when travel-
ing, each 25c
Neckties
fancy silks, clubs, tccKS, bows
and -Mn-hauds, each 25c
Celluloid Albums
embossed silver, plush back
and corners, gilt edges, will
hold 10 2jx4 photos, each . . 25o
Necklaces
White bead Necklaces, dou
ble strand 25c
Fancy metal book marks 25c
Japanese
Handkerchief Boxes
enameled wood, gold decora
tions 25c
Necktie boxes 25c
China Dishes
Choose from a whole counter
full of creamers, sugars, tea
cups and saucers, mush bowls
pickle ami olive dishes, etc,
each 25c
Fancy Baskets
of colored straws, beautifully
braided.various desigur, each 2oc
Boys Caps
different styles 25c
2 Men's Japonette handkerchiefs,
silk initial, hemstitched, 2
for 25a
skin was ulmost yellow, eves sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite-gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi
cians had given me up. Fortunately, a
irlend advised 'Electric Bitters' ; and to
my great joy and surpriee, tho first
bdttle made a decided improvement. I
continued thoir use for three weeks, and
am now a well man. I know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of another
victim." No one shouiaiau to try mew.
Only 50c, guaranteed, Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store. 6
Cold Weather at Princville.
Phinkviixe, Dec. 20.-The weather is
cool and crisp hero now, the thermome
ter registering about 15 degrees above
zero in tho movniugs. A thin layer of
snow lays on tho higher hills, but yery
little feeding has been done as yet.
Stockmen horeare constantly in re
ceint of letters aeklng for prices on stock,
both cattle and sheep. However, our
people think this is too early to set prices
for spring delivery, and prefer to wait
for later market developments.
Great sacrifice sale of Jewelry next
door to the First National Bank. 20-1
wood and started a fire. This brought
relief. A rancher, by the name of Lynch,
saw the fire and went to it and guided
them to his cabin, a few miles away.
A messenger was sent to Lakeview, and
between midnight and day they were
landed hero on a sled by a driver who
knows tho country.
l'luymt Out.
Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit of the
stomach, Loss of appetite, FevcrishnoBS,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences
of impure blood. No matter how it
became so it must ho purified in order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood
Elexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous
or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. It is certainly a wonderful
remedy and wo sell every bottlo on
a positive guarantee. Blakeley & Hough
ton's drug store.
May Meet in California.
San Fhancisco, Dec. 21. The Call
savs that D. J. Tobin, a well-known
sporting mau of this city, has ofTered
$50,000 in behalf of a syndicate to secure
. . i ii i. .it..
tbe Jeffrles-Corbett ngni lor mis cny,
has secured an option of sixty days in
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo 0.
Sold by drrnggists, price 7fe.
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
As a euro for rheumatism Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide repu
tation, D. B, Johnston of Richmond,
Ind has been troubled with that ail
ment since 1802. In speaking of it he
says: "I never found anything that
would relievo me until I used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic
with me. My foot was swollen and
paining me vory much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me.
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton,
That Tlirobbluf Headache
Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. King's New Llfo 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
I Blakeley & Houghton, druggists, 1
INVESTIGATING
FREIGHT RATES
Interstate Commission Is Lookine Into
Proposed Advances.
Washington', Dec. 21. Heating was
begun today by tbe interstate commerce
commission in the matter of the changes
in freight classification and freight rates
by carriers using classification. Many
complaints have been filed with the
commission, alleging that discriminating
changes in freight classification have
been agreed upon to take effect January
first next. To determine this question
a hearing was held today.
Chairman Gili, of tho "official classifi
cation committee," was the first witness.
He maintained the proposed advances
were due to the increased cost of railroad
plants and maintenance, and that ad
vances had been applied to classes of
freight that could well pay them. He
intimated that for some reason still
further advances probably would have
to be made.
NO 115
PEAKS 'S EXPEDITION
Accomplishments of the Great Arc
tic Sledge Traveler.
X I.nrKc Amount of Saccefnl Work
In Extending the Path Toward,
the North Pole HU Pres
ent Expedition.
A SUKI5 CUKE FUR CUOUr.
Twenty-IIvo Years' Constant Use With
out a Failure.
The first indication of croup la hoarse
ness, nnd in a child subject to tha
dieeaso it may be)taken as a sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is a peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears, it will prevent the attack. It
is used in many thousands of homes in
this broad land and never disappoints
tho anxious mothers. We have yet to
learn of a single instance in which it
has not proved effectual. No other
preparation can show such a record
twenty-five years' constant use with
out a failure. For sale by Blakeley it
Houghton.
A Thausaud Tniijuoa
Could not express tho rapture of Annie
E. Springer, of 1125 llo.viud tt., Phil
adelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her of a hacking
con ;h that for many years had made
life a burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give her no help, but she
says of this Royal Cure "It soon re
moved tho pain in my chest and I can
now eleep Boumlly, something I can
Ecarcoly remember doing before. I feel
like sounding Its praises throughout the
universe," So will every one who tries
Dr. King's New Discovery forany trouble
of tho throat, chest or lungs. Price 50c
and $1. Trial bottle free at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store; eyery bottle
guaranteed. 5
"One Minute Cough Cure is tho best
remedy I ever used for coughs nnd
colds. It Is unequalled for whooping
cough. Chrildren all like it," writes II.
N. Williams, Gentryville, Ind. Never
fails. It 1b tho only harmless remedy
that gives iirmediate results, Cures
coughs, colds, hoarness, croup, pneu
monia, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Its early use prevents
consumption.
it takes but a minute- to overcome
tickling In the throat nud to stop a
cough by tho use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles,
Harroloss nnd pleasant to take. It pre
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippo and its utter effects.
All persons wishing to take children,
either boys or girls, for legal adoption or
on indenture, should writo to V. T,
Gardner, superintendent of tho 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
My son bus been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago
1 persuaded him to take some of Cham
berlain'a Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles of the
25-cent size he was cured. I give this
testimonial, hoping some one similarly
afflicted may rend it and be benefited,
Thomas C, Bowkb, Glencoe, O, For
sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
It will surprise no one who knows
the uncertainties of Smith sound navi
gation to learn that Mr. Peary was un
able last year to force the Windward,
carrying his supplies, nearer than 200
miles of the point he hoped to reach,
as his -winter qunrters and base of op
erations for his attack upon the pole.
The Greely relief vessel Proteus was
crushed and sunk at the south end o
the channel in 1SS3. Sometimes the
channel may be navigated -with great
difficulty, as in 1875, when it tookNares
vessels 20 days to advance 230 miles
from Cape Sabine to Lady Franklin bay.
Sometimes again the channel is compar
atively free from ice, as in 18S1, when.
Greely made the same journey ia six
days.
During the year his vessel was beset
in the ice l'enry was very busy with his
slellge expeditions, and he has again.
justified the compliment which Sir Cle
ments Murkham paid him when he
called the American explorer "the
greatest of Arctic sledge travelers."
Ilis routes have extended over 1,500
miles, nnd he has covered much new
ground nnd obtained most interesting'
knowledge about the geography of the
region near Smith sound. Hayes sound
northwest of Cape Sabine, was thought
to penetrate through the land mass to
the Arctic ocean on the west, and thus
separate Grinnell land from Kllesmerc
land. Peary has discovered that the
so-called sound is merely n narrow in
let, aud thnt Grinnell land and Elles
morc land form one land mass. The
explorer has also surveyed and mapped
some of the larger indentations on. the
west coast of the Smith sound route to
the north; he has crossed the northern
part of KUesmere land, a journey never
before made, and has connected his
surveys of its western coast with those
of Lockwood on the north, thus re
vealing u 'stretch of unknown coast
line. Prom a geographical point of
view there is no doubt that the large
amount of accurate information Peary
has collected for the enrichment of our
maps fully justifies all his expedition
has cost.
But he has done much more. The
far north is his goal, and with enor
mous labor he has cached four tons of
provisions for 250 miles along the chan
nel he must ascend to reach the north
of Greenland. These caches are not
more than 51) miles apart, unci the sup
plies they contain, with others he will
move north, will enable him to reach
a high latitude even if the Windward,"
next year, is unable to push on to
Shernvd Osbotn fiord with the three
years' stores she will carry to the ex
plorer. He will thus make himself
partly independent of his steamer, for
even if she is unable to reach his north
ern base, the line of caches he has plant
ed and will extend farther north may
be replenished by such pledge journeys
as he has made in the past year.
The explorer bus thus clone a large
amount of successful work, both in
extending exploration and in further
ing the intei ests of his enterprise, which
niny keep hint north for several years
to come. None but the most dauntless
ct men could nchieve what Peary has
clone in the pnst year, handicapped as
lie was by an unusually bad season, and
by a serious neeident that temporarily
crippled him. Ills results thus fur jus
tify the hope that his further efforts
will be crowned by the rich additions
to geographical knowledge which this
great explorer seeks to udd to the work
lie has already done. N. Y. Sun.
(jrutcful,
Gratitude bus been defined as "a
lively sense of faors to come." Like
most cynical utterances upon life and
conduct, the measure of truth it holds
Is not to absolute us to make it a stand
ard for universal application. Here is
a case in point: When the Klondike,
fever was rife&t, u New Yorker, out of
work, penniless and despondent,
touched the sympathies of a generous,
friend who gave him an outfit and suttl
cient money to reach thu gold fields.
The New Yorker prospered, and re
turned home recently to find his bene
factor dend, and his widow and chil
dren impoverished.
At once anil without solicitation he
nut only returned his friend's gift ami
the cost of the outfit, but bought unci
presented to the widow u small house;
and here, happy with her children, she
lias taken up the trade of dressmaking,
relieved from the anxieties of the fu
ture. Gratitude Is not yet an extinct
virtue. Youth's Companion.