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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5. 1900
NO 125
REGARDING THE
PORTAGE LINE
Wilson's Report Against Boat Railway
Sal to Congns,
WORTHY OF SOME
IMPROVEMENT
Moody Says Scheme of Chief of Iingi
nccrs Would Operate to Disad
vantage of Eastern Oregon.
Washington-, Jan. !!.- -The report of
General Wilson against tlio boat railway
ut The Dnlloa was sent to congress today.
It ib (ally ib Htrong ub predicted in tlio
dispatches two weeks imo. General
Wilson quotoH from tho report of the
local umrlneer officer. flavinir:
"A portngo railway will meet tlio
urgent dumiuulB of tlio wheat district,
Tho obstructions of navigation in the
Co umlna river irom 1 hreo-.Mi e ramus
to a point above Culilo fulls can bo over
eoini! in tho mout fenuiblo, Hpeedy and
economical tuanner arid in that beet
.niereo and its futuru development by
stlie constructions 01 a portogo railway.
'iniii.itiunr rim ,irfiiinu.in I ill Tirfii'i.niiiiiT nv
mo construction ui h uuai riiuwuy in uu
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sent is an unworthy ono."
"In my opinion," Rays General Wilson,
"the locality ia at presunt worthy of im
provement only to tho extent of con
structing Ja portage road to pnss com
merce around tho obstructions between
Tho Dalles and Oolilo."
Representative Moody says ho ia glnd
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etruction ut Tho Dallos warrants im
tirnvummit. Tlmt much is u valuable
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ultimntu reason for the construction of a
portage road would bo to decrennu rail
road rates slightly, but BUillciently to
tukii all tho trade from the portngo rond.
In which event it would bo pointed out
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IJlUb IIIUIIJ UUllI UU1 lilblti vir.i.v. "ivii
jin portage rouu iiwru wuuiu uu uu
'.nueessitv for a further and permanent
improvement. Thus, whilait is holier
to accept the portage road than have no
Improvement, it is seen tlmt tho portago
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vantage of tho wheat men and farmers
of Eastern Oregon, and not produce the
.luifiii rnt.iu flitit urn rlit.il ridl .
Senators McBrldo mid Simon were in
the chamber today on tho reassembling
of congress, They both reported having
Iliad a plensunt time in their visits to old
irionui liming uio iionuay receBB.
Tho senators do not expect to havo an
Oregon man appointed eeigeant-at-arnis
of tlio somite, nor do they expect to see
Gllfry or Turner, who now occupy prom
inent places in tho senate, disturbed.
Although (.iiury is a jjemoerut, ms
knowledge of affairs of tho senate makes
:iiib services too vuiuauie to ue uisneuseu
wiui.
Tho senators havo not been uble to
nsreo unoii u man for district in dure of
Alaska, and so tlio Oregon delegation
has made no recommendation, PosBlbly
ho appointment will bo hold to see if
ho delegation can got together.
Upon recommendation of Senator
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vinltiin.l tiwimliftra nf tlift riAnalnn nvnivilti-
K wvivi v., miiiniiui ... i'ihww v.. .'loi
Fen ton and Strong. Dr. Boyce, tho
third member of tho board, will be
retained.
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jving s iew discovery lor uonsunipuon
had completely eurod her of a hacking
cough that for many years had made
in n unmmi- a ii nr nap a man i ita anri
doctors could give her no help, but she
lays of this Royal Cure "It soon re
ninvml Mm rutin in mv nlmaf anil T nan
tinur nlnnn nnnillw. ariirialliliia T n.n
Absqvuiux'IHjre
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
BQYAi BiKtwa powpew co.,'wtv vemc
scarcely 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 the throat, chest or lungs. Price 50c
and $1. Trial bottle free at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store; eyery bottle
guaranteed. 5
Stntn'ii Coffer. Fllllnc
Sai.km, Jan. 4. State Treasuro Moore
announces thut money due the state is
now coming in very rapidly. Some time
ago tho state laud board paused a motion
directing the clerk of tho board and the
attorneys for the board to urge tho pay
ment of in tercet on state loans. Many
borrowers from the school fund had be
come delinquent on interest and the
board notified these that their mort
gages would be foreclosed unless they
paid up ttie delinquencies. This action
on the part of the board has resulted in
tho payment of buck interest and moro
prompt payment of accruing interest.
ISiiIiIiihI tlm (iiiivii.
A eturtling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was tho
subject, Ib narrated by ,him as follows:
'I wa6 in a most dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes Eunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and eides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Throe physi-
ciuus had given me up. Fortunately, a
triend advised 'Electric Bitters' ; and to
my great joy and eni prise, tho first
bottle made a decided improvement. I
continued their use for three weeks, and
um now a well man. I knuw they eaved
my life, and robbed the grave of onother
victim." No one should fail to try them.
Only 50c, guaranteed,'at Blakeley &
Houghton's drug store. 5
til-rut l'rrcliltu(li.n lit l'l'iiuletuii,
Pj:ndi,i:tok, Or., Jan. S. Total pro
cinitation of moisture nt this station in
the year 1899 was 19.92 inches. No re
cord ixlata of 60 heavy precipitation in
my previous year. Tho average for the
past six yeire h b been 15 29 inches per
nnum. and the heaviest in any previous
yea- has been 18.71 inche, that being
tie precipitation for the year ibvi.
rinjfd Out.
Dull Headache, Pains in various parte
of tlio body, Sinking nt the pit of tho
stomach, Lohj of appetite, Feverighncsf,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences,
of impure blood. No matter how it
became so it must bo puilfled in order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood
Elexir has never failed to ctiroSciofulous
or Syphilitic poieoii9 or any other blood
diseases. It 1h certainly a wonderful
remedy and wo sell every bottle on
a positive guarantee. Blakeley & Hough
oil's drug store.
Vnturrli Uiuiuot bt Uurvil
Willi local applications, as they cannot
reach tlio seat of tho disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must tako inter
nal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cute ih
taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine.
It was was prescribed by ono of tlio best
physicians in this country for years, and
is a regular prescription. It is composed
of tho host tonics known, combined with
the best blood puriflois, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of tho two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free,
F. J. Ciiknky & Co., Props., Toledo O,
Sold by drruggists, price 7ric,
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
a Hit ub cuuk run OltOUl'.
Twenty-lire Yenrk' UomUut Vie With
out u Knlluru.
The first indication of croup is hoarse
ness, and in a child subject to tha
disease it may bo'.takon as a sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is a peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
( given m toon as the child becomes
VAI Baking
Powder
hoarse, or even after tho cronpy 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. We hove yet to
learn of a single instance in which it
lias not proved effectual. No other
preparation can 6how such a record
twenty-live years' conetant use with
out a failure. For eale by Blakeley &
Houghton.
QUAY MAY GIVE
UP THE FIGHT
Sentiment of Senate Will Be Tested
Next Week Without Submission
of Question of Seating the Penn-
sylvanian.
Nnv Youk, Jan. 4. A epecial to the
Herald from Washington says: An op
portunity is offered to test the full
strength of former Senator Quay in the
senate without a direct vote on the
question of eoatiug him. This will come
some time next week, when the com
mittee on privileges and evections re
ports his case back to the senate.
There will be two reporB,one signed by
Senators Burrows, Caffery, Pettue, Tur-
ley and Hnrrip, against seating Senator
Quay, and another signed by Senators
Chandler, Hoar, Pritchard and Spooner
in his favor. When these reports aie
submitted, a motion will be made by
Senator Chandler to proceed to tlio im
mediate consideration of the caso. The
question of the tights of u senator to a
seat being one of the highest ptivileges,
it is compottnt for Mr. Quay's friends to
insist upon immediate consideration.
They are anxious to have a test made of
his full strength and I believe the result
can bo accomplished by a vote on this
question.
Should a majoiity prefer to continue
with the currency bill, it h not im
probable that Senator Quay may con
clude to have his appointment with
druwu. Tlmt Tlirolihhm llcaitut'ho
Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
of euflVrors have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make puro 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, druggists. 1
J. I. Bevry, Logantou, Pa., writes, "I
am willing to tako my oath that I was
cured of pneumonia entirely by tho use
ot Ono Minute Cough Cure after doctors
failed. It also cured my children of
whooping cough." Quickly relieves
and cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe
and throat and lung troubles. Children
all like it. Mothers endorse it.
St my Notice,
Came to my place on Five Mile, about
two weeks ago, a buckskin saddle horse,
brandedwith an oarlock on right hip
and an M on right shoulder. Said horse
has been on the range near my place for
the past two years, Owner can havo
same by proving property and paying
all charges.
Dated Dec. 19, 1699.
FlUXK D, Joxi:s,
dec20-4t The Dalles, Oregon.
A ftrlglitful liluuiler
Will often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise, Bueklen'a Arnica
Salve, the best In the world, will kill
the pain aud promptly heal it. Cures
old 6ores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, corns,
felons and all ekin eruptions, Best pile
cure on earth. Only 25 cte, a box.
Curo guaranteed. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists. 1
You will not have boils if you tako
Clarke & Fulk's sure cure for boils,
COULD NOT STAY
IN DOUGLASS
Has Bone Back to Near Beiinout Taking
Royalists With Him.
BULLER MET
ANOTHER REVERSE
Such a Report Was Current Reinforce
ments Have Been Sent to General
French.
Belmont, Jan. 3. Colonel Pitcher, it
is officially announced, being only on a
raiding expedition, and for military
reasons being unable to occupy Douglues
permanently, has evacuated the town,
bringing off all the loyalists. He has
now returned safely to close proximity
to Belmont. When he announced the
necessity of evacuating the place, the
inhabitants declared their lives were not
Eafe five minutes after the troops left.
Pitcher therefore invited them to ac
company him to Belmont.
The vehicles of the town were totally
inadequate to convey the refngeee, eo
tne troops gave up tho transport wagons
to the women and children. The
Canadians, acting as an escort of the
refugees, carried babies for women and
kept everybody lively by singing as
they marched along, in epite of the sore
feet occasioned by the heavy sand, which
made marching extremely tiring. The
force received Bulier's congratulations
on the success of the expedition with
gteat satisfaction.
Paws, Jdn. 4. A report was current
In the bourse today ttiat Buller had met
with another check in his efforts to re
lieve Ladysmith.
Ohaxgu Itivini, Jan. u. There was a
email skirmish near Belmont this morn
ing. Tho British fired a few shells! but
t lie Boers did not respond. Kcinforce
mentB of infautry and artillery have been
dispatched to General French fiom
De Aar.
Hoofj) Laagiui, Ladysmith, Jan. 2.
Six ho: semen made a dash from Eady-
smith a few nights ago, and though
pursueJ, they escaped. It Is believed
the party included Colonel lihode?,
brother of Cecil Rhodes, and Dr,
Jameson.
Bouu Cami, Colenso, Jan. 2. The
British naval guns at Chiveley camp
continue their ineffective long-range
firing night and day, in order to divert
Boer attention from the movements cf
troops. Federal scouts yesterday pene
trated into the British camp; when re
turning the British pickets discovered
them and wounded one Boer. General
Lucas Meyer resumes command of the
division here. General Joubert denies
ho has ever protested against tho use of
lyddite. He avers that up to tho present
he has not lost a single man from lyddite.
More Hour lluinnr.
Hoofij I.aageh, Ladysmith, Jan. 1.
The garrison of Lvlysmlth during the
night threw out feelers on all sides, ex
changing shots with the Boer pickets.
At midnight a couple of shells fell into
the Boer camp, killing a burgher.
General Joubert preached in camp
Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Moiring, who
has just arrived here from Americti, ad
dressed the burghers this afternoon,
dwelling on tho expiring century wit
nessing the life struggle of a people,
This morning, shells loaded with con
fectionery and containing the season's
greetings, were sent into Lidysinlth.
federal shells are selling in Ladysmith
at from 30 shillings tn i'5.
L. T. Travis, agent Southern" Ii, R.,
Selina, Ga,, writes: "1 can not .say too
much in praise of One Minute Cough
Cure, In my case it worked like a
charm." The only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis aud all
throat and lung troubles.
Do You
Ittepd parties?
Party Slippers
at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
f E find our stock of these goods larger than it
jj should bo at this time of the season, hence
these new prices. Our entire stock of strap
sandals and opera slippers, with but two exceptions,
is included in this sale. Every pair is strictly up-to-date:
made on the most modern last, is desirable in
every way and, at our new prices simply irresistable.
Let us help you to thorough
ly enjoy your next dance.
Opera Slippers
Black kid, new coin toe, flexible soles,
and a medium heel; these ifl.25 slip
pers are now 03c
Black bid opera slippers, verv fine
quality stock and finish, white kid
lining; reduced from .1 50 to $1.15
Strap Sandals
Made of very finest viei kid, latest
coin toe, French heel, white kid
lined, satin ribbon bow at in-
step; this .2.25 sandal is selling
$:),00 red satin strap sandals,
ifU 00 patent leather 6trap sandals
$1 50 black kid strap eundals
$1.25 black kid strap sandals
A. M, Williams & Co.
STEAM LAUNDRY.
Dewey white wash? Yes, and wash whito. 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 patronize us. Our prices are not
Hobson's choico, but tho standard rates, which are not
Cevera high as somo pooplo think, and wo want to
C-U-B-A customer of ours.
Corner of Third and Federal Street,
'Phone 341. THE DALLES, OR.
5r)er tfyis will
irjtqrest you...
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reduced to $1.03
reduced to $1,05
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