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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. 1900.
NO 128
OUR LOSSES IN
THE SPANISH WAR
Granl 'Total if The Yolmite Tom
Was 223,235,
TOTAL LOSSES
WERE 32,306
About 24,000 of These Were Discharged
or Deserted Total Deaths Were
Less Than 4000.
Nnv Youk, Jim. 8, A special to the
TiuiHH frot.i Washington soy: A paniph
lot tins just been issued ly tho adjutant
giitieriiPa ofllue under tho tillo of "StatiE
tical exhibit of the ntruncli of tho volun
teer foicea called into service during tho
war with Spain, with losses, from nil
cnitHCR." Tho volunteer forces consisted
of 1017 oflkurs end 1!13,1!1B enlistod niiiii.
11 total of 223 ,235 who wuro uigiigcd in
tho wiir. Tiio doatha numbered MS
officers mid 1115(1 men.
During tho war fourteen volunteer
oflicors mid four olllcers of thu regular
army holding volunteer commissions
wuro killed in notion; three died from
wounds, 119 from diBniHe and eight from
other eniiHea. Of tho enlisted, nineteen
wuro killed in notion, 76 others died from
VIJIIIIIin ICUUIVCII IIIIU 1JI..I IIUtAl UiBCHOC,
Thoro wore further 150 deaths of enlisted
men from vnriouR eutisea, i)7 of whom
died from accidents, 21 wore drowned,
11 woro suicides mid 30 wore victims of
murder or homicide. Desertions from
tho rnnka numbered 3000. Tho total
losses in thu volunteer loreea wore 1718
olllcora, including 23,303 dismissed, be
sides resignations and discharges, nnd
30,588 men, including 23,303 discharged
for disability by court-tniirtiul nnd by
order.
Hhiitcuii Oiinraiitliio In Honolulu.
San Fk.yncihco, .lun. 8. A letter from
Honolulu, doled December 30, says:
Tho curioua speetnclo ia pieaented here
of u ruvivul of tho shotgun quarantine
uround the plague-infected diotrict,
whllo aunitnry mensurea nod disinfection
linvo been proctlcally abandoned. Tho
board of health called out the National
Guard three days after Chriatmna bo-
ciuiBO of tho dlecovery of fivo new cafes
of plague, two of which proved fatal. It
ia now paying $1000 n day for this pro
tection, nnd tho result of this strict
guard ia tli.it business is deinoruli.id
It is very unusual for n regular physician of good reputation to publicly
endorse a proprietary remedy. We imvo often heard of cases where doctors
have tiecrotly prescribed Acker's English Remedy, but it is most gratifying to
iccuivu mu iiiiiiiwiuh vuuunmj ituvi
from C. P. Smith, M. D tho most
successful physician of Olonu, N. Y. :
"Messrs. W. II. H okor & Co.,
Now York City: I winh to add my
professional testimony to tho value
of your English preparation known
us Acker's English Remedy for Asth
ma, etc. In several instances, after I
linvo tried my utmost to give even
relief, I havo proscribed yourretnedy,
and it 1ms acted almost like a miracle,
not only relieving, but permanently
curitig every one of tho patients. 1 en
dorse tho preparation as one of the
most valuable additions to tho prac
tice of medicine."
Such a frank endorsement as the
above is phenomenal. Coming from
so distinguished a member of tho
medical profession, it carries with it
an assuranco which the public will be
suro to avail thomselvcs of. It is rec
ommendations like this which make
it possible to givo the broad guaran
tee that is a part of every salo of Ack
er's English Remedy for Coughs.
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. It must either do all that is
claimed for it, or your money will bo refunded. Do you know of any other
medicine- sold on thoio terms? Do you know of-any other medicines which
prominent doctors regularly prescribe in their own practico as being better than
proscriptions they write themselves ? Theso facts are well worth considering.
They are of especial interest to those with sore throats nd weak lungs.
Hold nt mc, soc. anil ti a bottle, throughout tho United Btotes and Canada i and la ag
lnnd.ntis. id,, n. 3d4.6d. If you oro ngt satUtied alter buying, return the bottle to year
druggUt, and get your money buck,
We authorize tlie above juarancc, II'. U, UQQKm it CO., Proprtetm, Kew York.
For Sale by BLAKELEY & HOUGHTON.
Royal
Absolutely "Pure
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
HOYAl 8HKIHO POWDER CO., NEW YOUK,
nnd many poor Chinese and Japanese
who worked in tho American quarter
nro starving.
A Thounand fontus ''
Could not express the rapture of Annie
E. Springer, of 1125 Howard St., Phil
adelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured bar of a hacking
cough that for many years had made
life a burden, All other remedies and
doctors could give her no holp, but she
enyB of this Koynl Cure "It soon re
moved the pain in my chest nnd 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 fornny trouble
of the tliront, chest or lungs. Price 50c
nud $1. Trial bottle free ut Blakeley &
Uoughton'a ding store; every bottle
guaranteed; 5
MunlnKltiH AlIllctH 1Ioim-,
Couux, .Ian. 7. Dr. S. B. Nelson,
state vcteriiinry surgeon, and his assist
ant, Dr. Kolllnir, viBited the farm of
William A Gordon, four miles south of
Colfax, on Spring Flat, to investigate a
peculiar license (lint is u filiating Mr.
Gordon's horses. The disease, which is
of lecent appearance, has already caused
the death of ten of Mr. Gordon's horses,
all valuable animate. The doctors say
they believe thedisease to be meningitis,
and to he produced by the animals eat
ing a fungous growth in hay. The horses
have been eating barley hay, which has
been wet, nnd haerepoiled to some extent.
It is not regarded as contagious.
1'hoeil Out.
Dull Headache, IVuib in various parts
of tho body, Sinking at the pit of tho
stomach, Loss of r.ppetjte, Feverishnoss,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences,
of impure blood, No mutter how it
became so it must ho purified in order to
obtain good health. Acker'a Illood
Elexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous
or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. It is certainly a wonderful
remedy nnd wo sell every bottle on
a positive guarantee. Blakeley & Hough
oil's drug storu.
Largo WnrchouHi) ut llutle.
BriTK, Mont., Jan. 7. The large1
warehouse of the Hennossy Mercantile
Company, opposite the Groat Northern
depot, was destroyed by fire at tin early
hour this morning. Loss on building,
nusual
Baking
Powder
$12,000; fully covered by insurance. Loss
on Etock, betwoen $40,000 and $45,000;
insurance $20,000. Thejiause of the fire
is unknown, but it is believed to have
originated from defective wire or spon
taneous combustion.
YOUNG AMERICA
WON THE DAY
Miniature Battle of San Juan Hill
Fought by Youngster.
Chicago, Jan. 8. Little Charles Hos
worth tooted a tin horn on Sunday after
noon on the prairio at Western and Wa
hansia aveniie nnd Immediately 100 boys
sprang "to arms" at tho improvised
bugle call. A great battle had been r
ranged and the two armies of fifty bojs
each advanced toward each other In
military fashion. A neighborhood feud
started the matter, and under the truce
of a white Hug the boys had agreed to
fight "the battle of San Juan hill."
Many of the boya had rifles and shot
guns, most of them unleaded, fortunate
ly. Those who could not get guns had
brooms or etieka. Some of the boys had
revolvers. Tho two nrmiea threw them
selves upon one another with a fury little
short of a real engngement. While the
battle raged, the patrol wagon from the
police station came to the scene. Big
policeman charged the combined
"American" and "Spanish" forces, and
when the Biuokoaud dust had lifted, the
fleeing forms of the youthful warriors
could be seen disappearing toward all
points of tho compasp. On the battle
Held, wounded and moaning, lay several
boys.
The worst injured was "Lieutenant"
Harry Johnson 11 years old, and a
"Spanish" officer, who was shot in the
back. The "Spanish" commander,
"General" Artio Standt, had a bullet
wound in his left leg. Others had slighter
injuries, but nque of the boys were seri
ously hurt. They were taken to their
homes. Later tho police arrested Eo.il
Gustafeou, iiged 15, who they claimed,
fired the bullets which hit the two
"Spanish" officers.
Hlrny Notlcr.
Came to my place on Fivo Mile, about
two weeks ago, a buckskin saddle horse,
branded with an oarlock on right hip
and an M on right shoulder. Said horse
hae been ou the range near my place for
the paat two years. Owner can have
same by proving property and paying
all charges.
Dated Dec. 19, 1899.
Fhaxk D. Joxiss,
dec20-lt The Dalles, Oregou.
A irigntful liiiiuder
Will often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the beet in the world, will kill
tho pain and promptly heal it. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcere, bolls, come,
felons and all skin eruptions. Best pile
cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a bos.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists. 1
As a euro for rheumatism Chamber
Iain's Puin Balm ia gaining a wide repu
tation. D. B. Johnston of Richmotid,
Iud., has been troubled with that ail
ment since 1862, Iu speaking of it he
says: "I never found anything that
would relieve mo until I used Chamber
Iain's Pain Balm. It acta like magic
with me. My foot was swollen and
paining me very much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me.
For sate by Blakeley & Houghton.
Sick Headache absolutely and perma
nently cured by using Moki Tea. A
pleasant herbdrink. Cures constipation
and indigestion, makes you eat, sleep,
work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money back. 25 cte. and 50 cts.
Blakeley & Houghton Druggist',
HEAVY LOSSES
ON BOTH SIDES
Arc Chief Results of Recent Hard
Battles at Ladysmith.
London, Jan. 8.-3:45 p. m. The war
office has just published the following
bulletin from General Buller:
"Frere Camp, Jan. 8. Tho following
ia from White, dated 2 p. m., yesterday:
'An attack was commenced on my posi
tion, but waa chiefly against Caesar's
camp and Wngonhill. The enemy was
in great strength, and has pushed the
attack with the greatest courage and
energy. Some of the entrenchments on
Wagonhill were three times taken by
the enemy, and retaken by ua. The
attack continued until 7:30 p. in,
" 'Ono point in our position waa oc
cupied by the enemy a whole day, but at
dusk, in a very heavy rain storm, they
were turned out of this position at the
point of the bayonet in a moat gallant
manner by the Dsvons, led by Colonel
Park. Colonel Ian Hamilton com
manded on Wagonhill, and rendered
valuable service. The troops have had
a very tiying time, and have behaved
excellently. They are elated at the
service the' have lendercd the queen.
" 'The enemy was repulsed every
where with heavy loss, greatly exceed
ing that on my side, which will be re
ported ns toon as the lists arc com
pleted.' "
New Yokk, Jan. 8. A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: General
Buller's opportunity for an effective dis
play of strategy haa come, and, It is to
be hoped, not too late. The huesara and
the battery of field artillery for which
he has been waiting while Ladysmith
was in deadly peril are now at the front,
and he has every available man, gun
and horse and mule. General Joubert's
army ia making a bslated and desperate
attempt to carry Ladysmith by inceesant
bombardment and a deliberate and per
eistent attack in front according to the
latest news from Ladysmith. What the
emergency requires is a cautious and
rapid, yet far-sighted, plan of operations
like that adopted by Wellington in the
peninsula.
Cuturrh C'uuuut bo Cured
with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
ia 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 eurfacee. Hall's
Catarrh Cure not a quack medicine.
It was was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for yeare, and
is a regular prescription. It is rompoeed
of the best tonica known, combined with
the best blood purifiei e, acting directly
on the mucoua surfaces. The perfect
combination of tho two ingredients ia
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. Ciikkky & Co., Props., Toledo O.
Sold by drruggists, price 7oc.
Hall's Family Pills are tho best. 12
OiuiiliuiBii rrnllinlnurlrn.
Salem, Or., Jan. 8. The Salem Sen
tinel, a weekly newspaper, haa changed
hands, C. B. Irvine having sold out to
A. A. Miller and A. M. Dairymple. It
ia reported that Marion county ia to
have another newspaper, tho new one to
be published at Aurora, in the north
end of the county. Country newspapers
are a long felt want in this county just
before tin election like that to bo held in
June.
That Throbbing Headache
Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. King's New Life I'ills. 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, druggists, 1
Ma lluller Defeated the Itoer?.
London, Jan. 8, 0:45 p. m. A rumor
is current in the city that General
Buller has crossed the lugela river,
captured twelve guns, and is now
marching on Ladyemith.
. . . THIC . . .
Empress Skirt.
No garment ever brought out equals or ap
proaches in any way thia "patented petticoat.
The spiral wire with which the Skirt ia corded
gives tho graceful, flaring effect so much
eought; adjusts itself to any position of the
wearer, atiii never breaks or gets out of shape.
It ia "light na a feather," and in taffeta silk
weighs only one and one-half pounds. Extra
skirts and all stiffening and lining in dress
skirts are done away with when It Ib worn, be
ing unnecessary. In short, it is an ideal under
skirt for any and every occasion, and is highly
appreciated by good dressers. It ia made in
Selisia, Percaline, Sateen, Silkette and Taffeta
Silk. Each Skirt ia faced with Velveteen to
match color.
For the balance of thia week
addition to our entire stock of other
At Special
Reduced
The following to givo you a ganoral idea:
Empress Underskirt of black selicia, made as shown in cut, wire cord
ing, gathered ruflle. velvetean binding, $3.50 reduced to $2,00
Fine quality sateen, colors red, ulue and biack, $4.50 reduced to 3,75
Mercerized'sateen with metallic stripe, colors scarlet, with a green,
and purple with a silver stripe, like cut, $0 00 reduced to 4-95
Silkette, in navy blue, witli gathered rufile of changeable taffeta silk,
$7.50 reduced to 5.90
Taffeta silk, in changeable dark effects, very best finish, $15
reduced to 10.75
See display in window
and Cloak department.
Our special sale of
LADIES' FINE SANDALS
and OPERA SLIPPERS
will continue for this week.
A. M. Williams & Co.
STEAM LAUNDRY.
Dewey white wash? Yes, and wash whito. You can
Havana tiling washed at tho Steam Laundry. The
Maine point is quality and the
Merritt of our work is such that people go
Miles to patronizo us. Our prices aro not
Hobson's choice, hut tho standard ratos, which aro not
Cevera high as some people think, and wo want to
C-U-B-A customer of ours.
Corner of Third and Federal Street,
'Phone 341. THE DALLES, OR.
Advertise
we will offer all Empresa Skirts, in
fine underskirts
Prices.
in The Chronicle.