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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3,
1900.
NO 12f!
TWO VICTORIES
FOR THE BRITISH
Gcd. Friucli Defcalcl From Fin to
Sereu Thotisaud Boers.
PITCHER WON
A SKIRMISH
British Losses Arc Reported as Slight
While Boers Arc Said to Have
Lost Heavily.
Lo.vno.v, Jnn.".2. The war ofllce has
received the following from Cnpo Town,
under today's date: Colonel Pitcher re
ports through tliu ofllcer commanding at
tlio Orange river:
"I have completely defeated n hostile
command at the Sunnyside laager this
day, January 1, taking the laager and
lorty prisoners, besides the killed und
wounded. Our casualties Bre two
privates killed and Lieutenant Adio
wounded. Am camped at Dover farm,
twenty miles northwest of Belmont and
ten miles from Sunnyside."
Ixj.ndon, Jan. 2. Hio success of Gen
era! French's 'column is at length con
nrmeu oiuciaiiy at the war ollice tins
afternoon in a dispatch from Cape Town,
Monday, January 1 as follows : French
reports at 2 p. ni. today from Coleskop
by heliograph as follows :
"Leaving at Keneburg, holding the
enemy in front, half of the First Suffolke
and a section of the Koyal horse artillery,
I etarted thence at 5 o'clock in the after
noon December 81, taking with mo five
squadrons of cavalry, half of tho Second
BerkB and eighty mounted infantry,
carried in wagons, nnd ten guns.
I halted for four hours ut Maldor'a farm,
and at 8 :30 Hub morning occupied tho
kopje over-loooking and westward oi
Coleeburg. The enemy's outposts were
taken completely by surprise.
"At daylight we shelled tho laager and
enfiladed tho right of the enemy's posi
tion. The artillery fire in reply was hot
from a 15-pounder, ming Koyal labora
toiy ammunition, and other guns. We
silenced the gunB of tho enemy's right
Hank, demonstrating witli cavalry and
guns to the north of Coleeburg, toward
the junction, where n strong lauger of
the enemy whb holding a hill position
southeast of Coles bury as far aa the
junction. Our position cute the line of
retreat via the road und bridge.
"Some thousands of Boers, with two
guns, are reported to tie retreating to
ward Norvalspont All of Remington's
scouts proceeded toward Achterland
yesterday morning. Slight casualties,
abut three killed and a few wounded,
Details later."
Brief independent messages from
Kensberg filed the eve of January 1
supplement General French's dispatch
but Fliuhtly. According to them, the
British were still (helling the Boer posi
tion at 0 o'clock Monday evening and
expected to enter Coleeburg today.
Britisli losses were three men killed and
seven wounded. No officers were killed
or wounded. The Boers are supposed
to have suffered heavily, from tho accu
racy of the British artillery fire. French's
statement that the Boers were using a
15 -pounder and Woolwich ammunition
evidently refers to the ono captured at
Stromberg. The Boer strength in the
engagement with French was estimated
at from 6000 to 7000 men.
Auetylttue aai t)iluslou.
Stkomhiiuhu, Neb,, Jan. 1. Kden Bap
tist church, which was dedicated only a
year ago, was totally destroyed by lire
this morning, and two people were
erioutly injured. The lire was caused
by an explosion of acetylene gas, with
which the church was lighted. The gas
generator and the furnace were both
located in the basement, aud It It
supposed eccaplug gas was Jgnited by
the furnace. New Yetr's watch meet
iugi were being held, aud a largo number
of people were preieut, but the most of
Royal
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
MOVAl BAKING
them had just left the building when
the cxploeion occurred. The building
was badly wrecked, and what was not
destroyed by the explosion was con
sumed by fire.
A SURE CUHK FOIt OllOUI.
Twenty-lire Year' Coimtant Ue Willi
out n Failure.
The first indication of croup is hoarse-
nese, and in n child subject to Ilia
dieease it may be.taken as a Euro sign of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is a peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Keraedy
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
the anxious mothers. Wo have yet to
learn of a single instance in which it
has not proved effectual. No other
preparation can show such a record
twenty-live years' constant use with
out u failure. For sale by Blakeley &
Houghton.
l.'Kliereil In 1000 ut HilUlioro.
Hn.Lsuoito, Jan. 1. Tho old year was
rung out and the new year rung in with
a vengeance in this city last night. Al
bert Tnzier, editor of Mines and Metals,
was out from Portland, and for tho 28th
successive year pulled a bell cord in one
of the city churches. The booming of
cannon at Forest Grove was tiiainlv
heard in this place.
A Tliuudtml Tonxuri
Could not express the rapture of Annie
E. Springer, of 1125 Howard St., Phil-
adelplia, Pa., when she found that Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her of n hacking
cough that for many years hud made
lile a burden. Ail other remedies and
doctors could give tier no help, but she
says of this Koyal Cure "It eoon re
moved the pain in my cheat and I can
now el cup soundly, eomelhiug I can
scarcely remember doing before. I feel
like sounding its praises throughout the
universe." bo will every ono who -tries
Dr. King's New Discovery forany trouble
of the throat, chest or lunge. Price 50c
and $1. Trial bottle free at Blukeley &
Houghtou'd drug store ; every bottle
guaranteed. 5
(llIIIH Vucciiiutlon.
Lkad, S. I)., Jan. 2. Christian Scien
tists of Lead have rebelled against tho
orders of the tehool board that children
attending public tchools must bo vac
cinated. Tho orders of tho board aie
that each pupil, after reasonable time,
must be vaccinated or not attend. To-
lay when school opens the children oi
Scientists will attend as usual, and if
refused admission, they threaten to take
the caso into court aud eeu how much
power the school board lias in the matter.
Cuturrli Canuut he Curcit
with local applications, as they cannot
reacli the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, nnd
in order to cure it you must take inter
nal remedies. Hall's Catarrli 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 the best
physicians in this country for years, and
is a regular prescription. It is composed
of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purlfieis, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces, The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. Ciiknky & Co., Props., Toledo O,
Sold by drrugghtte, price 7fic.
Hall's Family Pills are the bent. 12
All persons wishing to tako children,
either boys or girls, for legal adoption or
ou indenture, should write to W. T,
Gardner, superintendent of the Boys'
and Girls' Aid Society of Oregon, at
Portland, who can procure for them de
sirablo children of all ages, All applica
tion! must be filed in advance, tf
Powder
FOWOC CO., NEW VOHK.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
You will not have boils if you
Clarka & Falk's sure cure for boils.
tako
Latest tiling in cameras are Im
proved Magazine cyclones at Donnell's
drug store.
Floral lotion will cure wind chapping
and sunburn. Manufactured by Clarke
& Falk.
Paint your house with paints that are
fully guaranteed to last. Clarke & Falk
have them.
Fresh cracked Nebraska corn at the
Wasco warehouse. Finest kind of
chicken feed. mch25-tf
Clarke & Falk haye received n carload
of the celebrated James K. Patton
strictly pure liquid paints.
Sick Headache absolutely and perma
nently cured by using Moki Tea. A
pleaeant herb drink. Cures constipation
and indigestion, makes you eat, sleep,
work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money back. 25 cts. and 50 cts.
Blakeley & Houghton Druggist.
I'lnyed Out.
Dull Headacho, Pains iu various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit of the
stomach, Loss of appetite, Feverishness,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences
of impure blood. io matter how it
became so it must b purified m order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood
Eiexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous
or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. It is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on
a positive guarantee. Blakeley & Hough
oil's drug store.
Strny Notice.
Came to my place on Five Mile, about
two weeks ago, a bucktkin saddle horse,
branded with an oarlock on right hip
and an M on right shoulder. Said horse
luis been on tho range near my place for
the past two years. Owner can have
same uy proving property and paying
all charges.
Dated Dec. 10, JS99.
Fit.v.vK D. Jo.vus,
dec20-4t Tho Dalles, Oregon.
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
eays: "I never found anything that
would relieve me until 1 used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic
witli me. My foot whb swollen and
paining me very much, but, ono good
application of Pain Balm relieved me.
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
A ftrlglitrul ISIiuiUer
Wilt often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Buckleu's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcere, boils, corns,
felons aud all skin eruptions. Best pile
cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box.
Curo guaranteed. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists. 1
F. B, Thirkield, health inspector of
Chicago, says, "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cannot bo recommended too highly. It
cured me of severe dyspepsia," It di
gests what you eat and cures indigestion
and heartburn, aud nil forms of dje
pepeia. Preserves
t-'rulU, JelllM, pickles or ratiup or
(A more candy, more quickly, mora
09 r:," i.i.ii"nni.,.i Cuiii tunned
aral!l was tlian by any oiliar
method. Dotuiu of other ukiwUIIm
.""""""Refined
Paraffins Wax
In every tioutehoUl. It I clean,
UiUletw and olorlcu-nlr, water
lid acid nioof. Ui't a Muinl cako or
It with a llt of lu many ums
from your druggie! or grocur.
Hold every wuure. wau uy
MTANVAHH) OILVO.
NOT QUITE UP
TO HIS PRICE
Harrell Wanted $5000, But Receive!
Only $1500.
HE NOW
CHARGES BRIBERY
Says Whallen Tried to Buy His Vote
Against Goebel Money Placed in
Safety Deposit Box and Registered
in Harrcll's Name, but Whalled Is
Alleged to Still Have Strings to It
FnAXKroiiT, Ky., Jan. 2. After the
caucus last night Senator Harrell made
a statement in which he said be was ap
pioached shortly before Christmas at
his home in Kussellville, by a man who
asked him if he could be persuaded to
vote against Senatar Goebel.' Ho told
him iie might, and an appointment was
made "to go to Louisville next morning
and fee John Whallen." Harrell then
described his trip, saying he and a com
panion met Whallen in a room on
Jeffereon street. He continued :
"After some preliminary conversation,
Whallen asked me what was my price
for agreeing to stay out of the caucus,
vote against Goebel, otc. I said I wanted
$5000. He replied that $5000 was an
outrageous price, and suggested $2500. I
would not consent, and gradually he
raised the amount to $4500."
Harrell saya Whallen then wont to
the Fidelity Trust Company, after which
the two went to tho Louisville Trust
Company, whore n box was rented nnd
money, four $1000 bills and five $100 bills
was deposited. Harrell continued :
"Whallen then said to the vault clerk :
'Now let the doctor register the box in
his name. We had gone into an agree
ment that lie is to keep botli keys, but
ho is not to open tho box unless I am
present. The number of tho box is 550,
as shown on tho keys I turned over to
tho caucus."
Senator Harrell said when ho reached
Frankfort ho was invited to a meeting
or anti-Goebel men at the Fleming hotel,
where a statement of reasons for oppos
ing Goebel was presented for signature
by those present. Ho excused himself,
however, nnd entered tho Democratic
caucup, whero lie made the charge of
attempted bribery.
ltnlilieil the lluivc.
A startling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
"I was in a moat dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
nnd sides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi
cians had given me up. Fortunately, a
Iriend advised 'Electric Bitters' ; and to
my great joy nnd surprise, tho first
bottle made a decided improvement. I
continued their use for tlneo weeks, and
am now n well man, I knuw they saved
my life, nnd robbed tho grave of another
victim." No one should fail to try them.
Only 50c, guaranteed,'at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store, 5
That TlirolthliiK Headache
Would quickly leave you, if you UBed
Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their iiialchleBR
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 nut cured. Sold by
Blakeley & Houghton, druggists. 1
"I am Indebted to One Mintito Cough
Cure for my health und life. It cured
mo of lung trouble following grippe."
Thousands owe their lives to the prompt
action of this never fulling remedy, It
cures coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis,
pneumonia, grippe and throat and lung
trouble. Its early use prevents con
sumption. It is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results.
Empress 8klrts.
Come and see tho Garments. You will be im
pressed by the style, the quality, the finish of these
skirts. They represent the best goods on the market,
and at our reduced prices are one and all exceptional
bargains.
Underskirts of
metallic Skirting
and mercerized sateen in fancy stripes and plain col
ors; ceriso, pigeon blood, French bluo, navy and pur
ple. Just ono or two of a stylo.
$3,50 ones reduced to $2.05
$:i 00 ones reduced to $2.15
$2,00 ones reduced to $1.55
SEE WINDOWS.
A. M. Williams & Co.
STEAM LAUNDRY.
Dewey white wash? Yes, and wash white. You can
Havana thing washed at tho Steam Laundry. The
Maine point is quality and tho
Merritt of our work is such that pooplo go
Miles to patronizo us. Our prices aro not
Hobson's choice, but tho standard rates, which are not
Cevera high as some pooplo think, and wo want to
C-U-B-A customer of ours.
Corner of Third and Federal Street,
'Phono 341. THE DALLES, OR.
Inventory Sale of
Fine Underskirts
Note Reductions.
$S.50 changeable Taffe
ta Silk Underskirt, dou
ble ruffle, corded deep
flounce, reduced to
$4.95.
$5 Taffetta SilkUnder
ekirt.deep corded flounce,
lined wftii grass cloth,
plain and changeable
colors, reduced to
$3.50.
$5 Plain Taffetta Silk Pet
ticoat, in cerise, red,
green, bright and dark
blues, deep flounce with
5-inch ruffle, reduced to
'$3.50.
$0,50 Black Taffetta
Silk Underskirt, deep
corded flounce faced with
grass cloth and lined
with Percaline
$3,95.
$2,75 French Sateen
underskirt, corded flounce
edged with a o inch ruf
fle, lined with grass cloth,
colors bright and dark
red and blue
$1.95.
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