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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1900.
NO 217
OPEN RIVER
TO LEWISTON
A I'ortiiRc Railway Advocated As Pre
liiiiiiiiiry to a Canal and Locks
The Matter Discussed Before the
Portland Chamber of Commerce.
Portland Telegram, April 21: Strong
and dftm mined effort will bo began at
oncu in Oregon to secure the paBBBgo
UiroiiKli tlio next congress of nn up
propriution for tlio conHtrtiction of a port
kb railway nt ttiodullce of tlio Oolnmbla
river, nnd the further improvement of
i.nmi uiiti'r wnv enstwurd. It in tho
intention la have It stated cloarly in the
appropriation bill that Iho portugo rail
way in not to no regarded he a perma
nent improvement, but merely as prelim
innrv to n Imut canal.
At u meeting of tho trustees of tho
chamber of commerce held thie morrilni:,
n committee consisting of Henry Huhn,
Ii. V. eott und E. T. WillittiiiH whb up
pointed to tuko thu matter up mid ubu
their own discretion lis to tho bcBt
uietlincl of procedure.
Their plan of notion contemplates tlio
eecnrinn of memorials from commercial
bodies of tho prineipul cities of Oregon,
Idaho and Eastern Washington, ad
dressed to legislatures, .to congress and
to members o( thu delegations from states
interested. It is thought that besides
the Portland chamber of commerce, com
mercial bodies o( Aetoriu, Salem, The
Dalles and Pendleton, in Oregon ; Walla
Walla and Vuncouvor, in Washington,
and of every city in fduno will indoree
we proposition uuu ineinunaiizj cungrt'BB
in favor of it,
K the unflagging support of Ovu sen
ntore can bu received, it Is anticipated
that tlio meaBuro will paBB. Two sen
ators from Oregon and two from Idaho
may be counted on. Senator Foster, of
Washington, is believed to bo favorably
disposed, and if Levi Ankeny, of Walla
Walla, ie elected to tho senate, tho causo
will have another strong supporter.
Sentiment throughout Oregon, Eastern
Wellington und a largo part of Idaho
is miauimouH in appreciation of the bene
fit to bu durived by tlio prosecution of
fiiicli an enterprise by the general gov
urmnent. It is now generally under
stood that government engineers have
abandoned tlio boat railway scheme us
impractictiblo. The sum of $200,000 has
been appropriated for n boat railway at
the dalles of tho Columbia, and it is the
purpose to have this transferred to the
fllml frif tin. im.ln r.n .all,..,., ami tllU
other Improvements suggested, for which
40U,G()0 nddittonal will be asked.
The matter wns brought before thu
trustees of the chamber of commerce
this morning by Charles Frances Adams,
formerly president of the Union Pacific
Itallway company, who Is now extensive
ly interested at Lewlston, Ida. Mr.
Adams was accompanied by E. H. Libty
and his eon, Mr. Adams, jr. H. W. Seott
wns present, In addition to the members
of the hoard of trustees, Mr, Adnms on
taint; invited to make a statement, said
In part :
"If this country that by rights is trib
utary to Portlund is to develope to its
fullest extent, und thoreby Increase the
importance 0f Portland, cheap transpor
tation inuHt bu established along the line
of least resistance the Columbia river.
Rtre Ih n current which will float cargoes
f'oin the Clearwuter to Portland, aliuoBt
without effort. Tho Groat Northern,
Northern Pacific and Canudian Pacific
must haul their loads over the mountains
'0!et them Into the Souud country,
while Portland's tributary territory
nds its freight down stream all the
way.
"1 was in Washington last winter, aud
1 learned that the obstacles to securing
the building of a portage railroad around
tl") dalles of the Columbia will not be
Cent. I foiUui Up0 investigation that
appropriation for such un object can
readily ho secured, if united action be
taken. I would advouate the building
' a portage railroad only as a prelimi
nary to (he construtlon of a boat canal.
If an unobstructed river, open to boat
navigation from Portland to Lewlston,
could bu secured, the effect on rates
would be Instantaneous, It would force
'he railroads to meet the rates of cheap ,
water transportation. Obviously tho
benefits to the producer and to Portland
would bo almost incalculable.
After Mr. Adams hnd concluded, the
topic wafl discussed In a general way.
President Taylor appointed Messrs.
Hahn, Scott and Williams n committee
to taUo Bteps to bring the matter before
various local commercial bodies, und
before congress through tho proper
channels.
It is thu intention to push tho enter
prise with unremitting energy until
success is achieved. But it is believed
that it can be gotten through tho next
congress.
The committee wns instructed to re
port to the chamber of commerce
trustees, at as early a date as possible,
r.B to what action should . be taken by
that body.
ONE VOTE
SHUT QUAY OUT
Pennsylvanian's Long Pending Case
Was Decided This Afternoon at
Pour O'clock, the Vote Being 33
to 32.
Washington, April 21. Vote on the
Quay ease was taken promptly at 4
o'clock. The resolution which declare !
Mr. Quay "not" entitled to his seut was
first laid before the senate. Mr.
Chandler moved to strike out the word
"not," und on that tho vote was taken.
Quay loses. The vote was 315 to 32.
Wahiiint.ton, April 24. (Senate) The
final debate on the case of M. S. Quay
begun ut 11 o'clock. Notwithstanding
tho comparatively early hour of tho
meetiug, u large number of senators were
prurient when the session opened and
many people were in the galleries.
A resolution offered last week by Mr.
Culburtson was passed. It requires the
president to inform the Bentate what
commissions have been created or ap
pointed bv tho executive since Marco 4,
1885. in reference to'tho foreign relations
of the teiritories of tho United States, to
innuire into the war with Spain, the
nerBonnels of the commission, the total
compensation or allowance of each of the
commissioners, all of the employes of the
commissi'jn.
A bill authorizing the secretary of war
to make reiruiations governing tne
running of loose logs, Bteamboats and
rafts on certain rivers was passed.
Consideration of the Quay case was
limn resumed. Penrose continued Ills
argument begunlateyeaterduy afternoon.
McCumber delivered a carefully prepared
constitutional argumeut in opposition to
tho seating of Quay. Only a brief while
ago ho was regarded as an advocate of
nnnv'H I'liiim. but ho announced in bis
speech that Biter careful consideration,
he had changed his opinion. '1 be change,
he eaid, was not baaed upon emoliou,
but upon reasou.
1,1 nn intended argument, .Ltuasay
presented the legal aud constitutional
reasons why, in his opinion, yuay ougui
not to be seated. He held thut the ap
pointment ot senators by an executive
ivun urn vidua for bv the frumers of the
constitution merely to provide for the
filling of vacancies that unty uo regarueu
as unexpected.
I,o rd ltoberta' Set.
London, April 25,5 u.ui.-The reports
that the siege of JVepenor nas ueen
practically raised were apparently pre-
,n.i, Tim Hoar uttACK on Lionel
iut V f VI
Dalgety's northern position, as described
from Maseru, was probably a iinai at
tempt to rush the garrison before secur
ing u safe retreat, and as Colonel
Dalgety's successfully repulsed tho at
tuck, little further anxiety is felt on his
uccount.
Lord Roberts lias now spread a net
Uh some 40,000 or more men und 150
mis. covering the whole western semi-
circle oround Wepenor, while General
Hamilton has occupied the wiuerworKu
rnctteully without opposition.
Tho seventh division, undei General
'ucker, uBsisled by naval guns, bus
ittdo 11 demonstration from Karee
Siding, the Boers snowing
poBitlou. At the same time t
' . ... Man In lulfH un a uosi-
inoveu out uum u.w. . . - .
tion on range of hllle at Gennaadeual,
north of the Modder. Tho waterworks
were found undamaged, with tho ex
ception of tho removal of tho sliding
valveaof the pumping engines.
The Boers now can only escape, with
out risking an encounter, northward to
Lady brand, nnd tho chance of a success
ful outcome of the plans of Lord Roberts
depends on whether the British troops
can reach Thabanchu and Lidybrand
before the retreating commandoes from
De Wet's Dorp and Wepener. All the
correspondents report that the roads are
in a terrible condition, which accounts
for the slow progress of the British col
umns, and if the Boers are as well in
formed of the British plaus as they
heretofore have been, they are likely
again to escape.
Change In Kitllrnad Tlmn Card.
The following change in time card will
take effect on tho O. R. & N. Co. Sun
day, April 22, 1900:
Train No. 2, Chicago-Portland special
for Chicago and all points east via Hunt
ington, will leave The Dalles at 12:35
p' in. This is a through train and will
stop ovet only at Biggs, Grants, Arling
ton, Heppner Junction, Umatilla and
important stations east thereof. Dalles
passengers should take train No. 2 for
Heppner. Train No. 6 leaves Dalles at
10:10 p. m. foi Washington division
points, all points east via Spokane and
Great Northern ; also all points between
The Dalles and Huntington aud all
points east via Huntington also carries
through tourist sleepers to Kansas City.
Train No. 1 leaves Dalles at 12:35; p.
m. ; stopB only at Hood River, Bonne
ville, Multnomah Falls, Bridal Veil and
Troutdale. Train No. 3 leaves DalleB at
4 :05 a. m. for nil points west of Dalles.
Freight trains will not carry passen
gers except those holding special per
mits form 208. a21 5t
Millions tilrt u Away.
It is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering, The proprietors
of Dr. King's New Discovery for con
sumption, coughs and colds, have given
uwayover ten million trial bottleB of this
great medicine; and have the satisfac
tion of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of. hopeless cases. Asthma,
bronchitis, hoarseness and nil diseases
of the throat, cheat and lungs aro surely
cured by it. Call on Blakeley & Hough
ton, Druggists, and get a free trial bottle.
Regular size 50c. and $1. Every battle
guaranteed, or price refunded. 3
What Democrat Prefer.
New Yokk, April 24. Following is a
summary of the replies from 23 Demo
cratic national committeemen to the
Journal nnd Advertiser's "Questions re
garding the campaign issues and candi
dates:" Anti-imperialism as a leadidg issue,
21; antl-lrust as a leading issue, 21;
money question as a leading issue, 16;
anti-militarism as a leading issue, G.
Chicago platform will be reaffirmed,
20; noncommittal as to Chicago plat
form, 3,
Dewey's candidacy 'not taken serious
ly, 11; Dewey's candidacy would not
hurt Bryan, 12.
Bryan by acclamation, 8; Bryan unan
imously or on first ballot, 13.
Admiral Schley for vice-president, 2;
uo personal choice for vice-president,
10; Cumminge, Sulzer, Van Wyck,
Williams, Pattison and Daniel (each) 1.
llruvu Men Vail
Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well us women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisonB in
the blood, backache, nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, run-down feel
ing. But there's no need to feel like
that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Idaville,
Tnd. Ho save: "Electric Bitters are
Just the thing for a man when he is all
run down, aud don't care whether be
lives or dies. It did more to give me
new strength and good appetite than
nvthinu I could take. I can now eat
anything and have a new lease on life."
Only 50 cents, at Blakeley c uougntoirs
drug store. Kvery bottle guaranteed. 3
Why Uo )rojiU Hllver.
Wachita, Kan., April 24. W. J.
Brvan arrived here today at 11:05 a. in.,
on his way from Texas to his home in
Lincoln, Neb. His visit was under the
nuBnlces of the Sunflower League, a
Democratic organization, embracing the
state. Mr. Bryau attended a meeting 01
the club this afternoon, making a short
address, and later delivered an open-air
speccli to 2000 people. Tonight he was
the guest of honor at the annual banquet
of tho Sunflower League. Mr. Bryan,
in thecanrae of his banquet speech, said :
The public wonders why I have
dropped the silver question. Now meas
ures are resting opon us; but I ehall
never drop the silver question until the
little coteries of English financiers
cease to meet in secret and plan the
laws of this country. The difference
between this campaign and that of '06
is the matters of trusts nnd imperialism
have been injected, and that the East
becomes educated on the silverquestion.
The East no longer regards Populists aa
anarchists, but has come to respect
them."
Thu nent ltemedy for Itheumatlftin,
QUICK IlELIEF FROM 1'AIN.
All who use Chamberlain Pain Balm
for rheumatism aro delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr. D. N. Sinks,
of Troy, Ohio, says: "Some time ago I
had a seve attack of rheumatism in my
arm nnd shoulder. I tried -numerous
remedies, but got no relief until I was
recommended by Messrs. Geo. F. Par
sons & Co., druggists of this place, to
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommenned it so highly that I bought
a bottle. I was soon relieved oj all pain.
I have since recommended this lini
ment to many of my friends, who agree
with me that it is the best remedy for
muscular rbeumatiem in the market."
For Eale by Blakeley & Houghton.
Caught a Dreadful Cold.
Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, a large importer ot fine mil
linery at 1058 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi
cago, says: "During the late severe
weather I caught a dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit to attend my work during the day.
One of my milliners was taking Cham
berlain's Cougli Remedy for a severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re
lieve her so quickly that I bought some
for myself. It acted like magic and I
began to improve at once. I am now
entirely well and feel very pleased to ac
knowledge its merits." For sale by
Blakeley & Houghton.
A Testimonial from Old Knclaud.
"I consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron
chitis," says Mr. William Savory, of
Warrington, England. "It has saved
my wife's life, she having been a martyr
to bronchitis for over six years, being
most of the time confined to her bed.
She is now quite well." Sold by Blake
ley & Houghton.
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg,
a., says, "As a speedy cure for coughs,
colds, croup and soro throat One Minute
Cough Cure is unequaled. It is pleasant
for children to take. I heartily recom
mend it to mothers." It is the only
harmless remedy, that produces im
mediate results. It cures bronchitis,
pneumonia, grippe and throat and lung
diseases. It will prevent consumption
P, W. Knowles is now proprietor of
the Fifteen-Mile House and stables a
Dufur, where he is prepaied to accomo
date the traveling public in first class
style. Good table, good rooms, good
beds and the best of cure for man and
beast at reasonable rates. ni24-lmw
Experience is the best Teacher. Use
Acker's English Remedy In any case of
cougliB, cold or croup. Should it fail to
give immediate relief money refunded.
25 cts. and 50 eta. Blakeley & Houghton
Drugglste.
Why pay $1.75 per gallon for Inferior
paints when you can buy James E.
Patton's sun proof paints for $1,50 per
gallon, guaranteed for 5 years. Clark &
Fa'k, agents. mI7
For tale.
40-ucre tract, 3X miles from The
Dalles, 4-room house, barn, nil fenced,
orchard of 300 trees, running water,
good range for cattle adjacent, 10 acres
bottom land fine for berries or garden.
Price reasonable, terms easy. Cull at
this office. :n21-dwlmo
Mule fur Hale.
One span of mules, 5 years old, for
sale. Weight, each about 1000 pounds.
For particulars address
M, K. McLkod,
3-14-lm Four miles east of Klugiley.
Wall paper 1 Where? At Glenn's
paint and oil store, aprl7-lw
With the advent of Spring,
thoughts easily turn to
Shirt Waists
We invito the attention of Dalles ladies to the most extensive dis
play of Fine Shirt Waists ever gathered under one roof for any one
season's selling. The variety alone Is ample in itself to inspire one to
comment; but it remains for the minute details in the style, fit and
finish of each individual garment, to convince those interested that no
other store in town is quite tho equal of this one, when it comes to
Shirt Waiste.
We are willing you (ihould judge us by tho following for better
values than these there are none.
Light-weight per
cale Shirt Waists;
large assortment ot
styles and color
ings; stripes Bnd
checks nnd figures.
50, 65, 75c.
Good quality per
cale Shirt Waists ;
checks, stripes and
figures, and plain
colors; made with
the new round
yoke front and
back ; also with
yoke of white all
over lace. Price,
$1.00.
A handsome Percale
Waist is shown by ac
companying cut ; made
of good material in a
wide range of Etiipes
and figures, including
all new colorings; with
either French (as cut)
or yoke back ;
$1 and $1.50.
t
Fine Corded Dimity
Waist, white ground
with iriegular atrip
ings in pink. light and
dark blue and led;
French back, full bias
front ;
$1.25.
Similar, with fancy
stripes'and dots,
$
i
$1.50.
Fine Corded Dimity,
white ground, plaits
down front so arrang
ed that the stripes al
ternate; yoke back;
r rim.;- i .,
all colors;
$1.50.
t
This cut shows one
of the newest ideas in
Shirt Waists'; inadt
of Percale, with now
shaped collar; fitted
sleeve with flaring
cuft'; yoke front nnd
back out-lined with
band of Insertion ;
these colors blue,
pink and lavender ;
prico,
$1.50.
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The White Waists
promise to be the lead
ing style for the coming
summer season.
Look to us for the best
styles. Here's one :
White Lawn Shirt
Waist, front trimmed
with two rows embroid
ery insertion ; French
back, laundered cuffs ;
$1.25.
We are enabled
herewith to show but
a few of the many
styles, omittiug pos
t
sibly just the designs
you would prefer;
therefore accept our
Invitation to call and
inspect tho many new
lines.
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