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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY. MAY 5, 1900.
NO. 226
PRUNE INDUSTRY
INVESTIGATION
Secretary Wilson Anxious to Send Prof,
to Trance to Gather Informa
tion Ahotil Prunes.
Wahiiincton, I). C, May 4. Socro
try Wilson, of tho agricultural dopart
nicnt, is very anxious to do everything
possible to iniprovii tlio pruno industry
of Oregon, Washington nnd Idaho, nnd
with tluit view in mind is endeavoring
to Imvu an appropriation niado to send
Professor 1iko, of the Oregon Agri
cultural station, to bo Bent to Frunco to
g.ithur information about tlio varieties
of prunes used there, nnd thu mnnnurof
picking nnt! drying the fruit. It is a
well-known (net that tho threo states
named now havo n pruno industry
worth $1,01)0,000. Thu experience of
lliu past two or throe years indicates
tluit tli la industry is in u precarious
situation, nnd to obtain tho beat results
sotno varieties of prunes will havo to bo
found which will avoid tho autumn
ruins, which tiro not subject to certain
tlisLMsuH, ami which will withstand tho
cold season bettor. It la necessary also
that tho entire uuatlou of harvesting,
drying ami preparing tho prune? for
murkot he investigated, ao aa to secure
tmi fur in grudea auuh aa are demanded
in the world's markets. Secretary Wil
son thinks that if tlio contemplated in
vestigation could havo been made two
yearn ago, thu improvement in curing
ami marketing alone would havo in
creased thu value of the prune crop of
Oregon, Washington nnd Idaho by
several hundred thousand dollars. The
Item of Iiisb from autumn rains la to be
avoided chiefly by securing nu earlier
maturing variety. A difference of ten
days in Home auaaonu is said to mean n
loss of perhaps HO pur cent of the entire
crop. Not alono Secretary Wilson, hut
the delegations from tlio thruo states,
are deeply intercatud in this provision
of thu hill, and will uao their beat eflbrta
to have thu appropriation passed.
tonao. A plan for an oxhauative inves
tigation by tho government waa pub
lished a few weeks ago; but tho tour of
theao officials will he thu first actual
work in tho field.
They will bo mot at Holbroolt, Ariz.,
by a committee consisting of A. E. Pot
ter, of that city, who is secretary of the
Arizona Wool Growers' Association,
and .1. E. Hark, of Phoenix, who repre
sents the cattle and irrigation interests.
They will spend three weeka in the
Black Mesa reserve and then visit others
In Arizona. Tho examination will bo
extended to other Western reserves later
in tho summer.
Minimi (Jlvi ii Away.
It is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of ono concern in the land who
nru not nfraid to bu generous to the
needy and Buffering, Tho proprietors
of Dr. King's Now Discivory for con
sumption, coughs and colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles of this
great medicine; and have the satisfac
tion of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of, hopeless cases. ABthma,
bronchitis, hoarseness nnd all diseases
of tlio throat, chest nnd lungs are Eurely
cured by it. Call on Blakeley & Hough,
ton, Druggists, and get u free trial bottle.
Itegular Bizo 50c. and $1. Every battle
BRITISH OCCUPY
BRANDF0RT
This is an Important Step In Roberts'
Advance On Pretoria.
guaranteed, or price refunded.
Will lli'viiliip riillliilue' ItuNoiircnH
Cuit Atio, May 4. A special to tho
Tribune fiom Charleston, W. Vn., says:
Articles of incorporation wuru obtained
here today by the Philippine Lumber
and Developing Company, of Chicago,
with nn authorized capital of if 5, 000,000.
'Die incorporators nre J. A. T. Hull,
Doa .Moines, la.; John Gibson, Creston,
hi.; J. S. Bradford, Grand vlllo, 111.;
Stewart Spalding, Chicago, Frank
Phillips, Creston, la. The object iu to
obtain concessions in the Philippines.
Ortizlug, mi the llexervuH.
W,niii.n(iton, May 4. Giflbrd Pin
chut, foreatur ol thu Department of Ag
riculture, and F. N..Covlllo, botanist of
the same department, will leave Wash
ington for the West about May loth, to
maku a personal investigation of tho
problem of grazing in the forest reserves.
The restriction of ehoop grazing iu these
areas has raised a storm of protest from
thu wool growors, nud public fooling in
thu West has becomo divided nnd in-
Nil riueun 111 Honolulu.
San FitANCiHCo, May 4. Tho ateamer
Coptic, winch has arrived from the
Orient, via HoujIuIu, is in quarantine.
Last Friday, when the vessel sailed from
Honolulu, there hud been no new cases
of plague for twenty-five daye, and the
iiiarantnie tiiat has been on the ports
since thu middle of last December, was
to havo been raised last Monday by the
Honolulu board of health, provided no
more cases of plugue appeared.
Dull Headache, Pains iu various parts
of tho body, Sinking at the pit of tho
stomach, Loss of appetite, Feverishness,
Pimples or Sores all positive evidences,
of impure blood. No matter how it
became so it must he purified in order to
obtain pood health. Acker's Blood
Elexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous
or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. It ia certainly b wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on
a positive guarantee. Blakeley & Hough
ton's drug store.
Itruvn Muu Full
Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles aa well ns women, nnd nil feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons in
Uiu blood, backnehu, nervousness, head
ache nud tirud, listless, run-down feel
ing. But tliere's no need to feel like
that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Idaville,
Ind. He says: "Electric Bitters are
just the tiling for u man when he is all
run down, nnd don't c.iro whether he
lives or dies. It did more to give me
new strength and good appetite than
anything I could take. I can now eat
anything and havo a new loose on life."
Only fiO cents, at Blukoley & Houghton's
drug store. Every bottle guaranteed. 3
Sick Hendacho absolutely and perma
nently cured by using Mokt Tea. A
pleasant herb drink. Cures constipation
and indigestion, makes you eat, aluop,
work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money buck. 25 uts. nnd 50 cts.
Blakeley & Houghton Druggist?.
London, May 4. Lord Roberts reports
to the war office ns follows, under date
of Bloemfontein, May 3:
"Wo occupied Brandfort today with
out much opposition nnd without. I
hope, many casualties. The First bri
gade of mounted infantry covered the
left flank of the Fourteenth brigade of
the Seventh division. and the rieht flank
was supported by the Fifteenth brigade.
Pole-Carew's division advanced directly
on Brandfort. The Boer army, which
wob under command of Delarey, retired
in a northeasterly direction."
Tiiaiianciiu, May 4. Tho Boerb have
evacuated Thabanchu Hill and are be
lieved to bo still trekking, though one
gun has shelled the camp intermittently.
Scouts report that some of the Boers
retired from fYepener. Tbev believe
the Boers evacuated the position during
the night, trekking northwardly in three
directions.
General French left today. General
Kundle is in command here. It is ex
pected General Brabant will effect a
junction at any moment.
Amwai., North Capo Colony, May 4.
SmithuVld was occupied by General
Hnrt's brigade. Out of 150 Boers in
the town, 25 were captured and the rest
decamped.
Ladybrand wns recently full of Boers'
wounded, who have now been removed
to Ficksburg.
London, May 4. News of the occupa
tion of Brandfort was issued by the war
office at 10 o'clock this morning, con
firming the dispatch previously received
by the Associated Press. This is con
sidered the most important communica
tion received from the front since the
capture of General Cronje'e force nnd
the relief of Ladysinitli.
The fnet that tho position gives the
key to one of the main roads lending to
the Drakkensburg passes, which pos
sibly may bo the means of co-operating
a ith General Boiler later on, provides
at: advance base of supplies, etc., and
at the same time menaces tho Boers
now southeast of Bloemfontein, is obvi
ously the reason for the importance
attached by all hands to the intelligence.
The Boer army, which was at Brandfort,
commanded by General Delarey, is pre
sumably retreating on Winburg, which
will possibly be the next immediate
objective of the British.
Workluff Mght ami Day
Tho busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr. King's New
Life Pills. Every pill is a eugar-coated
globule of health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25 contB per box. Sold by Blakeley
& Houghton. 3
Subscribe for Thu Chronicle.
CPDinil M The Blighting
OlflCr Cf rl Disease of
In many respects Scrofula and Consumption arc alike ; they develop from the same gen- MJg- MS4ww
oral causes, both arclicreditary and dependent upon nu impure and nu- TWlfWMMMJI m
4. .i. ,.i ., i.. t.. n.,Qi.tnlnu ltioillnpnse fastens it6Clf 110011
Uic luiiiift ill Scrofula the glands of the neck and throat swell and suppurate, causing ugly running sores;
tho Sea are iullnui dud weak ; there is nu almost continual discharge from the ears, the limbs swel ,
mivwMne frequently a result, causing, the diseased bones to work out through
the akin xmdinZsctibMe pa n and suffering. Cutting away n sore or diseased gland does no
." f ? . I..1??'" 1 iuHI o.Li Tin. old scrofulous taint which has probably come down through several
uuuu , kilt- mwwu jw.w..-., -
, I. ...rortr ilrrm nf lilood. ... ....
,K:iiiuwu? ... r, "ry" .,,. ..,, ,.1no(i ,mist be broutr it back to a neaitiiy
condiUoTbefore1 the :iSSZ of destruction. ; Mercury potash and
oSLSS f ... toe alfl usually given in such caVs do more harm than good ; they ruin the digestion
irr . ul leave the system iu a worse cond Won t .an orc. root3 rf
,, o. o. a. ia tne only medicine that can reacn ueep-seiiicu u.. ;?," i"Vin.lv TCstable blood purifier known.
&JkJF TMMMT fUMI flJWJIf appetite, aids the digestion nnd restores health and strenU to the
VEL I HE. IfHKmmVlfm, enfeebled body. If you have reason to think you have facrofula, or
vn....,...,. . . ...ru.A"lJiatnnrtiBuseoS.&.S. It is nfiue tonic and the
tf'u & S. S. is pre-eminently a remedy for
CUilllron . .ib
When in y duuHhter vu an Infant ihe had a severe cate of Scrofula, for which she was under the con.
JJt care r phyX worw nt the end of that time, however, , and
witch are beyond the power of other io-called blood remedies. 8. 1. Urookb, Monuceiio, ua.
b Our medical department is iu charge of experienced physicians who have i made
Scrofula and other blood diseases a life study. Write them about your case, or any one
IWKS SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, QA.
sss
Catarrh Cannot be Cnreil
with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it yon 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, and
is a regular prescription. It is composed
of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, 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. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo O.
Sold by drruggists, price 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
Caught a Dreadful Cold.
Marion Kooke, manager for T. Mt
Thompson, a large importer of fine mil
linery at 1058 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi
cago, says: "During the late Eevere
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 Cough Remedy for a severe
cold at that time, which seemed to re
lieve her eo 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 merite." For sale by
Blakeley & Houghton.
The Vest Itemed- for Itlieumatlsm,
QUICK RELIEF FKOM PAIN.
All who use Chamberlain Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When Bpeaking of this Mr. D. N. Sinks,
of Troy, Ohio, says : "Some time ago I
had a seve attack of rheumatism in my
arm and 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 booh relieved of all pain.
have eince recommended this lini
ment to many of my friends, who agree
with me that it is the beBt remedy for
muscular rheumatism in the market."
For sale by Blateley & Houghton.
GOING EAST-
If you intend to take a trip East, ask
your ticket agent to route you via rue
Great Wabash, a modern and up-to-date
railroad in every particular.
Through trains from Chicago, Kansas
City, Omaha or St. Louis to New York
and New England points. All tralnB
run via Niagara Falls andjevery through
train has free reclining chair cars, sleep
ing and dining cars.
Stop over allowed on all tickets at Ni
agara Falls. Ross C. Clink,
facitic Coast l'ass. Agt
Los Angeles, Calif.
C. S. Crane, G. P. A., St. Louis, Mo.
M. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich., says,
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
very best pills I ever used for costiveness,
iv.ir and bowel troubles."
Cure Headache Quickly.
Baldwin's sparkling effervescent Cel
ery Soda. A harmless and effective cure
for headache, nervousness, sleeplessness,
brain fatigue. 10 and 25 cents, Sold
by Clarke & Falk, druggists. jan24-0w
Cuili Iu Your Cl'.eokt,
All county warrants registered prior
to June 3, 189(3, will be paid at my
office, Interest ceases after February. 2,
1900. O. L. Phillips,
Couutv Treasurer.
Ring up Faulkner, the junk man, he-
fore hauling your trash to tiie beach.
Ho buys old worn out rubber boots and
shoes, brass, copper, zinc, lead, sacks,
rags, etc. Dalles 'phone No. 214.
npr24-lw
Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, 111.,
writes, "I never fail to relievo my
children from croup at once by UBicg
One Minnte Cough Cure. I would not
feel safe without it." Quickly cures
coughs, colds, grippo and all throat and
lungdi8eases:
Tu Cure a Cola iu Oue Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money.
The Dalles Comtrieion House will
keep fresh milk at all times on hand
and deliver it anywhere in the city at
the followiug prices : One quart, $2 per
month : three pints, $3 ; two quarts, $ 4 ;
three quarts 1(5.50; cream 20 cents per
pint, Fresh butter every day. 18a.lm
Jissue
dejoi....
Sold exclusively
at this store.
ave You 59
This newest, richest and most
elegant of all fine wash fabrics?
TISSUE DE SOI is com
posed of Silk and Cotton an
even degreo of each and has a
beautiful lace stripe.
por a Jie
Summer Uai5t
We know of nothing quite as
desirable.
Colors arc Pink, pale blue,
royal blue, corn, white and
black and they will wash; 29
inches wide, per yard 75c
uemse fliuouer laees mi
a oeauiuui line in wnue ana
ImMpr nnnr. HaVA a vnkft nf
this material in vour next riflMr AiflNDOBKllBBiWo
waist and note the effect. WSKftSSSi
White-lfi in. wi.lp PiSp. 7nr- flfl llKrtWEflKIi
1 DO. s.1.95 nnil 41.4(1 ner vd. fife,'
isutter color is in. whir per yu. ;jff23flBHEi
$1.40 and $2.40.
Ju(;l(ii75 apd Embroideries.
18 inch Nainsook Tuckings per yard 60c and 80c
19-inch Hemstitched Tucking per yard 50c
22-inch Tucking with alternate rows of val. insertion per yard $1.50
19-inch All-over Swiss Embroidery per yard ." $1.15
22-inch " ' " " $1.25, $1.40 aud $2.40
Cosmopolitan Patterns and Fushion Plates for June are in.
Any pattern, 10c. Plates Free.
75. 71.
Wasco Warehouse Company
Headquarters for Seed Grain of ail kinss.
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot ?n kin
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kinds
Headquarters for Bran. Shorts, Xled
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle-
fOTI FlOHr fm8 lur 18 manufactured expressly for family
U'-'AA XKJ A use ; every sack is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
We sell our goods lower than any house in the trade, and if you don't think ao
call and get cur prices and be convinced.
Highest Prices Paid for Whea,t, Barley and Oats.
C. J. STUBLING
Wholesale and Retail
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agen' rthe Greate American Liquor
Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey,
WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00per gallon. (Tto 15 years old.)
IMPORTED OOGNAO from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 yearsjjldi
0ALIF0BNIA BRANDIES fiom $3.26 to$6.00 per gallon. " (4 to 11 years old
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
0LYMPIA BEER on draught, and Val Blatz and Olympia Beer in bottles
Imported Ale and Porter.
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.
DEALERS IN
All kinds of
Funeral Supplies!
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CrandallcS Burget
UNDERTAKERS
rf EMBALMERS
The Dalles, Or.
Robes,
Burial Shoes
Etc.