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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, FRIDAY. APRIL 13, 1900.
NO 207
LAND MATTERS
IN ALASKA
Snccliil Privileges Dciiicdr-Status of
wi
Tide Lands Ellbrt to Legalize
Miners Meetings Mr. Hermann
Predicts that the Next Mining
Excitement Will He on (he Siberian
Coast.
Special tu The Ciiuoniom:.
Wahiiinoton, I). 0., April 5. So much
interest uttitehus to Alaskan matters
tlint in for inn t in ti concerning tho manage
nient uf public hinds there will bu mid
lug for tf tu public. Since tho Capo Nome
discovery of beach gold, the general laud
ofTicu lias rt-ctiivinl cuiitimuil applications
from ilidiiovurorH, inventors and Hchemere
in general, far exclusive rights nntl
privileges connected with bench mining
anil deep huh excavation, on clnini that
eome method, process or invention had
been perfected that would utilize what
might lie otherwise unavailable. Some
have oll'ured to build railwoyH along tho
beach, if granted excluaivo privilege.
Commissioner Hermann, of the Lund
llureau, Iiuh had many such propositions
and has respectfully duulined to enter
tain tliuiu. Ah for rights to mine on
Capo Nome beach, nil bave been declined
on the ground that there is no authority
in existing law to diapisoof bench minus.
This question is not now to him, us I hero
nru extensive buach grounds on thu
Southern Oregon coast, near Ins home,
where gold is mixed with tide minds.
TIih .Southern Oregon bench eaiuls liavo
black s.md, or iron sands, mixed so that
it is not easily separated from tho gold.
Tim (J.ipu Nome bench has no blwck
sand and tho gold is eueily separated.
As government holds nil lands be
tween low and high wnlor in trust for
future states, congress will legislate to
grant temporary privileges, ponding
statehood and tho relations miners meet
ings may establish. As lor mining on
the high seas, within tho three mile
limit, there is dispute hi congress, as it
is n serious question if it is in tho power
of the government to convoy rights that
can coulliet with navigation mid fisheries.
The commissioner of the general land
oflicu has declined to consider applica
tions for bench or deup sea mining, but
thu secretary uf war hua granted such
iniYiugee. mini inu nisi lew weoKs
imuiy eucli applications liuvo been
grunlL'il, on clnini that tho war depart
ment hits a right to make these grunts,
but they will not he exclusive. As under
tho law any minor would bo trespasser
tbo government gives ito sanction to
legally their work. Tho interior de
partment und goiiornl land ofllco recog
nizo the rights of minors meetings and
regulations pasaud there, na continued
hy punt experience in milling districts.
Complaint is made that claims are
often located by attorney, which lias
been greatly abused. For instance A
Huston man may have fllcdby attorney
on valuable locations und' hold for a
loiiKthne. Thero have been instances
where entire gulches liavo been tlitin up.
propthited, with no ownersliip vieiblo or
present. Commissioner Hermann do
ciiles ngniust tliis us illegal, and congress
recommended to decldo that personal
Presenco is necessary to estnbllsh title.
Ueriimun hnB been consulted by
JutjK l-ncoy, chairman of House Lands
committee, as to legalizing ininera'
meeting for regulating claims along Nome
beach, or elsewhere: which he strongly
recommends.
There were threo land offices In Alaska,
but two woro found to be practically
useless as there was no business and
espouses woro enormous. I'eavy, was
""Continued, that wan on the Kovnkuk.
WO miles south of the Arctic Oirolo. Also i
wrele, that Is nonr tho international
'too. Kanipard, that was retained, is on
Yukon, nnd will assume the business
ne at (Jltcle and Peavy. Tho new of
a is at St. Michael. Effort mode to
,0cato tliis at Cape Nome, but it is
ecok-niijod that the Nomo sands may bo
worked out and leave no place of lm-1
Portunco while St. Michael Is so situated
as to bo always an important location.
Commissioner Hermann predicts that
next mining excitement will pertain
the region to the northwest, on the
EVERYBODY
Knows the merits of the
PUERTO RICANS
IN A BAD WAY
BICYCLES
COLUMBIA
HARTFORD
PATEE CREST
$50. $35. $25.
Many new features for 1000 which you cannot ufTord to overlook.
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coast of Siberia, across Behring sea,
northwest from tho mouth of the Yukon.
Ho estimates that $2,000,000 has been
sent to tho mint from (Jape Komo since
its discovery not over a year ago. Add
tho dust taken by miners themselves
and thn total output Rhould be fl,000,000.
S. A. Ci.ahki:.
ruurlo Itloun Kill 1'uwsi'il.
Washington, April 11. The long nnd
bitter Btrngglo over tho Puerto Iticnn
tariil' bill ended today when the House
by a vote of 101 to IDS concurred in nil
the senate amendments. Tho bill now
requires only the signature of the speaker
of the IIouso and the president of the
sonnte before going to the president for
his approval. These signatures will bo
attached tomorrow and before nightfall
the bill probably will bo a law. As tho
bill originally passed tho house it was
a simple bill, Imposing 15 per cent of
the Dlngloy rates on goods going into
Puerto Bico from the United States nnd
coming from Puerto Hieo into tho United
States. As amended by the senate and
today agreed to by tho House, all the
restrictions on good into tho United
States from Puerto Rico nro eliminated
nnd certain foodstuffs nnd other articles
which heretofore have gone into Puerto
Uieo free by executive order, are ex
cluded from the operation of the 15 per
cent duty imposed on goods entering tho
island from the United States.
A complete scheme of civil govern
ment foi the island is also attached to
tho measure.
Governor of I'uurto ltlao.
Washington, April 12. Charles H.
Allen, assistant Becrotary of tho navy,
will bo tho first civil govoruor of Puerto
Hico under tho provisions of tho bill
pnesed yostorday.
Now patent
hangers' suits
Store.
painters'
at tho Now
and paper
York Cash
iioorH wmit to right.
Bi.okmfontein, April 11. According
to information received here, tho Boer
activity eastward of the railroad nnd in
proximity to the border, 1b largely due
to tho fact that Presidents Kruger and
Steyn have found tbey are unable to
keep their forces together in inactivity,
the burghers declaring they are unwill
Ing to remain with ttieir commandos,
unless actively employed, as they are
convinced the British game is a waiting
one. It is believed the Boer movement
was originally designed to oblige Lord
Roberta to weaken his force at Bloem
foutein, in order to protect the railroad,
when tho Boers would have attempted
to recapture the capital. But the
burghers are evidently ignorant of the
enormous forces .Lord Koberts lias at
his disposal.
Advices from Karoo Siding eay the
Boers are busily entrenching their' posi
tion east of Brandfort, running parallel
with tho railroad, while strongly hold
ing the Wnterval Drift waterworks.
Untnrrh Cnuuot be Cured
with local applications, as they cannot
reach tho seat of the disease. Catarrh
is u 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
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, nnd
is a regular prescription. It is composed
of tho best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifieie, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. Tho perfect
combination of tho two ingrodients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. Chunky & Co., Props., Tolodo O.
Sold by drrugglets, price 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
$i.oo per month.
Strictly first class local and long
distance telephone service within
your home.
Lines do not cross-talk. Your con
versation will be kept a secret.
No cost for installing.
You get tho standard Hunning
Long Distant Instrument.
Continuous day nnd night ervlce.
We will nccept your contrnct for
ton years nnd allow you to enncel
same on giving us thirty days writ
ten notice,
PACIFIC STATES TELEPHONE COB.
Ninety-Five Per Cent of the Islanders
in the Peon Class.
Ponce, Puerto Rico, April 4. (Corre
spondencc of the Associated Prejs.1 At
no time since the hurricane of August
8th last line the condition of the poor of
Puerto Rico been as bad as it is today
About ninety-five per cent of the island
may be placed in the peon class, which
is mado up of a mixture of all races. In
the other five per cent are included tho
well-to-do, educated people, such as
merchants, planters and professional
men and their families.
ilie better class is able to pass
through such 'times as are now prevail
ing without actual physical suffering,
but their business affairs are at a stand
still, and have been for a long time, and
this deprives the majority of the large
laboring class of a means of livelihood
This laiee body of laboring people fur
nishe9 the very cheap and effective labor
which is needed for agriculture and
other work, but at all t'.mes tbey have
been in an under-fed and poorly-noiir
ished condition..
lieinnrkaule Cures of IthoumatlRiu.
From the Vindicator, Ruthcrfordton, X. C.
The editor of the Vindicator has bad
occasion to lest the efficacy of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice with the most
remarkable results In each case. First,
with rheumatism in the shoulder from
which he suffered excruciating pain for
ten daye, which was relieved with two
applications of Pain Balm, rubbing the
parts afflicted and realizing instant
benefit and entire relief in a very short
time. Second, in rheumatism in thigh
joint, almost prostrating him with severe
pain, which was relieved by two appli
cations, rubbing with the liniment on
retiring nt night, and getting up free
from pain. For Falo by Blakeley &
Houghton.
mutters I'olltlcitl.
Lewi&ton, Me., April 12. The Re
publican state convention elected dele
gates to the national convention at
Philadelphia nnd adopted a platform
endorsing tho "wise, patriotic and pro
gressive administration" of President
McKiuley, to whom it promised renewed
allegiance and eupport. The platform
favors the gold etatidard, tho Frye
shipping bill, laying n Pacific cable and
the construction of the Nicaraguan canal.
Columbus, O., April 11. Tno senti
ment of the state convention of the league
of Democratic clubs which met here to
day is solidly for Bryan although Presi
dent Buchtel in his annual address re
ferred only indirectly to the Nebraskan
and ignored silver entirely. It is ex
pected there will be a big right in the
committee on resolutions over the silver
question.
A Goad Cough Medlcluo for Children
"I have no hesitancy in recommend
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,"
says F, P. Moran, a well known aud
popular baker, of Petersburg, Ya. "We
have given it to our children when
troubled with bad coughs, also whoop
ing cough, and it has alwnj s given per
fect satisfaction. It was lecommended
to mo by a druggist us the best cough
medicine for children as it contained no
opium or other harmful drug." Sold by
Blakoloy & Houghton.
The l'uerto Itlco 11111.
Washington, April 12, Tongue ni:d
Mo?dy of Oregon and Jones und Cush-
man of Washington voted for the Puerto
RicAii Bill. Wilson of Idaho voted
against it.
Volcaulo Brutlou8
Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them ; also old, running and fever sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Come, Warte,
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Beet Pile cure en
earth. Drives out pains aud aches.
Only 25 cte. a box. Cure guaranteed,
Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, drug
gists. a
Campbell & Wilson have determined
to close out their entire slock of millinery,
between now and the first of June. Call
nod get our prices, April 4 4d-2w
51?e Balare of Our
ffiee Si IK Uaist5
rriued ffyis Torr;ir;.
Tills will prove news of interest to many Indies who linve pa
tiently waited. We are now ready to show a complete anil novel
asso-tment of the very latest designs in black and nil the new pas
tel shades. The new-comere are made of Taffettae and Pen de Sois.
$6.oo to $16.50.
This mornirg's arrivals will be on display tomorrow (Satur
day) In Suit Department upper floor.
Ea$ter Qloues. S
Our new line of Kid Gloves
ylea especially selected for EaB-
selling arrived vesterdav and
are now on sale. Do not fail to see the "Voltaire," the verv latest
in style and finished with pearl clasps to match $1.00
5ilK pulley Belts.
Another lot camo by this
morning's express. On dis
play in front case. .75c, $1
Ter?'s pirje rte;Ku?ar. HfH'E
plav in Furniehing Goods Department.
tliiij ht, and know it is cont'd
Select your E.isterTie from
50c, 75c
CHS
3
Tlio Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been
in use for over 30 years, has borne tho signature of
aud has been made under his per-
-ir sonal supervision since its iufancy.
"CC'CCt4i Allow tin niin fit 1 npnlvn vmi in tlilfl.
All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are bufc
Experiments that trifle with and endanger tho health of
Infants nnd Children Experience against Experiment.
What is CASTORIA .
Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oh Pare
goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It
contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narootio
substance. Its ago is its guarautee. It destroys Worms
nnd allays Feveiishucss. It cures Diarrhoea aud Wind
Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation
and Flatulency. It assimilates tho Food, regulates tho
Stomach aud Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep
The Children's Panacea Tho Mother's Friend.
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS
Bears the Signature of
The Kind You Me Always Bought
In Use For Over 30 Years.
THC CCNTAUR COUMNV. TT MUHRAV STRICT. HIW TORN CITY.
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