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VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900.
NO. 232
JOURNALS TO BE
DISCONTINUED
Methodist Episcopal General Conlcrcncc
Yesterday Voted to Discontinue the
Northern Christain Advocate, and All
Not on Paying Basis Will Meet Same
fate.
Chicago, May 11. By refusing to con
tinue the publication of the Northern
Christian Advocate at Syracuse, until
the four conferences agreed to furnieti
bonds indemnifying the Methodist Book
Concern against loss in its operation,
the committee of tho Methodist Episco
pal General Conference on book concern
hue, by a decisive vote, declared Iff in
tention of suspending all papers which
have been run at a loss during the past
four years.
The Northern Christian Advocate was
a test case and the minister! who were
anxious to have it continued in spite of
the fact that it has cost the church $15,
140 during the past quadrenniuni, were
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YUll'U UUWIl 111 CUUlUllllCB V a lUIOUJll-
jority. The papers, which at present are
either being operated at a Iobb or under
subsidies and which are likely to either
be discontinued or consolidated in the
interest of economy are :
Western Christian Advocate, North
western Christian Auocate, Oentral
Christian Advocate, Christian Apologist,
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umnua unrieuau auyocric, iiuub auu
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DEVOTED
TO PEACE
Plan of a Filipino Leader For An Under
standing With Americans.
Manila, May 11, 11:20 p. tn. Senor
Buen Cainino. nt one time a member of
that Towne will get out of the way to
assist in hnrmornzing the differences in
democratic convention at Kansas City,
taking his reward in some fat office that
Bryan would have to give if successful.
In return, the democrats and populists
are expected to join forces to return
Butlor from North Carolina and Petti-
grew from South Drkota. A democrat
in the senate said today that Towne
would not stick beyond a point where
his candidacy would embarass the
Bryanites.
Catarrh Catiuot be Cured
with local applications, as they cannot 'he so-called Filipino republic cabinet,
reach tho seat of the disease. Catarrh wno w&9 recently liberated by General
is a blood or constitutional disease, and Otis, announces that he lias become re
In order to cure it you must take inter- eddied to American sovereignty, and
nal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is that he will devote his influence to bring
taken internally, and acts directlv on about peace. He contends that Ameri-
tho blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's ca" control is necessaiy to prevent civil
Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine, strife. He recommends to the national
It was was prescribed by one of the best Filipino party the adoption of a pro
physicians in this countrv for years, and gramme embodying the following
is a regular prescription. It is composed features
of the best tonics known, combined with First Recognition of the sovereignty
the best blood purifiers, acting directly 'he United States; cessation of bostiti
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect ties and co-operation of the Filipinos in
combination of the two ingredients is the prosecution of "bandits who con
what produces Euch wonderful results in tinue depredations in the name of inde-
N'earliiE Kruuustsd.
Londo.v, May 1 1. So quickly has Lord
Roberts advanced that hia cavalry i
only twenty-two miles from Kroonstad,
U'hilt) fhn Miuin nrmv in ultivpn mitpn
hind them.
The presence ot 10,000 Boers in the
neighborhood of Thabanchu is confirmed
Tlltv urn lm1.llr.rv a Una fu'antv intluo
north tn HnMf.lifAat. nf Tlinhnfiphn. A
Jsoer patrol was Bighted Thursday, at
Tliubitnchu. A detachment of Brabant's
horse pursued the burghers, who retired
niter some lighting, me iirabanls then
took up a position on a hill which they
are now holding. There were few
headquarters are at Edeu.
The South African review usserls that
a muinuer ot tne legislature oi uape uoi
on y offered money to a man to 6hoot Sir
Alfred Milner, the British high com
misBloner. Affidavits on the subiect are
said to be in the hands of the attorney-general.
Nurvlror of First C'utiventlun.
Jftw Yokk, May 11. A special to the
Herald from Washington says ; Survivors
of the first Republican National Conven
tion nre to bo the guests in Philadelphia
next month. Invitations will be sent to
them next Mnnilnv. Onlv fifteen snr.
vive of all those who assembled in Pitts
hurg, Penn., on June 18, 1850, to
enunciate the new principles and to
hring into existence u new party. Of
these only one .continues a prominent
h'k'urein politics. He is representative
Ualueha A. Grow, who was the youngest
member of the lower house when he first
entered it and who la now its oldest
member.
The guests of the national committee
will be given promiueut Eeats on the
platform.
Importation of Contract Lubortir.
VirroitiA, B.C., May 11. There are
over 400 more of the Japanese immi
grants waiting at tho quarantine station,
landed last evouing from the steamer
Sikh. These 400 are nearly all for the
fulled States, but only 200 will be
carried through direct.
A large number of the Japaneso ar
weavers under h contract made with
Uiuiii by u Japanese firm in New York.
I'hey are engaged to work In some New
England mills.
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo O.
Sold by drruggiBts, price 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
Turkey Auk For Time.
Constantinople, May It. The matter
of theseUlement of the indemnity claims
is temporarily delaved. Well-informed
circles say that the Turkish Minister in
Washington, All Ferrouh Bey, has given
assurances of tho settlement of the claima
but asks for a short delay, which 18
granted.
Ahmed Pasha has left Constantinople.
He Is going to the United States with
proposals, the object of which is the
settlement of the claims in an indirect
manner. In the event of the lailure of
Ahmed's proposals, the United States
government will resume negotiations
with the Porte. Ttie impression hete is
that Ahmed will not succeed.
pendence
Second A request for a declaration by
the United States government, guaran
teeing to the Filipinos personal liberties
and rights under a constitution.
Third A Filipino representative dele
gatlon to present to the American con'
gress and public the desire of the Fili
pinos respecting political status.
fourth The application of a part of
the public funds to the maintenance of
hospitals for sick and wounded Filipino
soldiers and for the establishment of
schools.
Fifth The transfer of the insurgent
funds to the American treasury.
Sixth The establishment of a perma
nent system of Filipino representatives
to the civil commission.
Seventh The exclusion of friars from
the administration of the parishes.
A Nenatorlal Gmue.
Washington. May 11. The nomina
tion of Towne for vice-president by the
I'opullets was brought about by Pottl
crew and Butler to save themselves in
'Mr respective states for the senator
'hip. It Is believed that it also means
Glorious News.
Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He writes:
Four bottles of Etoctric Bitters has
cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; hut her cure is com
plete and her health is excellent." This
shows what thousands have proved,
that Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum,
ulcere, boils and running sores. It
stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
exnels poieons, helps digestion and
builds up the strength. Only 50 cents.
Sold by Blakeley A Hough ton, Druggists.
Guaranteed. 4
South Wautu Protection.
New Yokk, May 11. A special to tho
Tribune from Washington says :
Another appeal from the South for
protection from unequal foreign competi
tion has reached the ears of the ways
and means committee. It comes from
the growers of cassava and manufacturers
of starch in Florida, and consists of a
preamble and resolution adopted at a
meeting of the commissioners of Alachua
county May 1. From the preamble it
appears tho United Statep court in Cali
fornia has recently held that tapiocn
flour, cassava starch and manloca starch,
Remedy me uest in tue woriu lor oron- Un 0 which are made from the cassava
chitls," says Mr. William . Savory, of r0ot. are not subject to duty under the
Warrington, England. "It lias saved ningley law. Tho duty on potato starch
my wife's life, she having been a martyr under the DIngley law is tents a
to bronchitis for over six years, being a pound.
The Kent Itenictly for Klieuuiatlsm,
QUICK ItKLlKK FKOM I'AIN.
All who use Chamberlain Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr. D. N. Sinks,
of Troy, Ohio, sayB: "Some time ago I
had a seve attack of rheumatism In my
arm and shoulder, l 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. uai noon relieved of 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 rheumatism in the market."
For sale by BlaMey & Houghton.
The Appetite of a Goat
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order. All
such should know that Dr. King's New
Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy, gives a splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only 'io cents at any
drug store.
A Testimonial from Old England.
"I consider Chamberlain's Cough
Crunm of Clnnin.
Two dozen clnms, two cups ot milk,
two tnblcspoonfuls of Hour, two table
spoonfuls of butter, one small onion
chopped, one cup of crenm. pepper,
salt ami u dash of nutmeg. Wash the
clnms and put them in a pan on a range.
When the shells open, remove clnmx
and strain the liquor. Chop the clnms
fine and rub through sieve. Make n
thickening by melting the butter nntl
stirring in the (lour, taking care it does
not brown. Add the milk which hns
been scalded with the onion in it, nni
pepper arm nutmegi laste and see it
salt is needed. Add the clnm pulp and
a pint of thin liquor just before serv
ing. Heat through well and add your
crenm as you pour into the tureen.
Boston Budget.
Olrcntennr- of tho Sweet Pen.
Tho sweet pea is said to have nn in
ternatiohal bicentenary celebration
this year. It was introduced into Brit
ish gardens from its home in eastern
Europe just 200 years ago. The fine
blooms and extensive range of colorings-
which are now obtained' arc, how
ever, of comparatively recent dnte,
having been produced during the last
quarter of a century or so by the efforts
of growers likf the Shropshire firm of
Eckford and the American firm of
Burpee. The arrangements for the
bicentenniy include an exhibition in
London next July, with prizes for
bunches, collections and decorative ef
fects, a conference of expert gTowers
and perhaps a banquet.
Knitted Muffins'.
Scald n pint of milk and when luke
warm add one compressed, yeastcake
dissolved, half n teaspoonful of snlt,
and two cupfuls and a hnlf of flour.
Beat thoroughly and stand aside until
very light about two hours. Then add
the yolks of two eggs well beaten, and
fold in the well-beaten whites. Stand
aside for 30 minutes, and bake in
greased muflln-rings or gem-pans. La
dies' Home Journal.
Trana-Atlniillc Telephone Tnlk,
The talk of a trans-Atlantic tele
phone hns taken on so much serious
ness that the managers of the Paris ex
hibition were recently asked whether
arrangements could be made for Pres
ident McKinley to open t he fair by tele
phone. It was answered thnt tin.
French government would be able to
uttend to that without help.
Cliartlnc the Ocean.
The British government keeps 11
vessels at work sounding and charting
the ocean beds, to find out where dan
gers lurk. Last year 10,000 square
miles were carefully "charted in differ
ent pnrts of the world Asia, Africa
and the South' Pacific.
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg,
a., says, "As a speedy cure for coughs,
colds, croup and sore throat One Minute
Cough Cure is unequaled. It is pleasant
for childien to take. I heartily recom
mend it to mothers. " It is the only
harmless remedy that produces im
mediate results. It cures bronchitis,
pneumonia, urippe and throat and lung
diseases. It will prevent consumption
most of the time confined to her bed.
She is now quite well." Sold by Blake-
ley & Houghton.
Cauclit a Dreadful Cold.
Marion Kooke, manager for T. M
Thompson, a large importer ot flue mil
linery at 1638 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi
cago, says: "jjunng tue laio severe
weather I caught a dreadful cold which
Huberts at Veutolsliurg.
Cai'k Town, May 11. Lord Roberts
wirua Unit, lift is at Ventoisbura. that he
Is continuously opposed, but that he is Mt me awake at night and made me
tin III to atieuu my worn uuriug uiu uny.
One of rny milliners was taking Cham
Sink Headache absolutely and norma- berlain'e Cough Remedy for a severe
nently cured by using Moki Tea. A cold at thot time, wlilcli seemed to re
pleasant herbdrink. Cures constipation lleve her so quickly that I bought some
-ml iniik.PHtloii. makes vou cat. sleep. I for myself. It acted like magic and 1
umrifHiirl hatmv. Satisfaction cuaranteed began to improve at onco. 1 am now
I. ii.- . .. .....I m n,n I t .. ....til .....I f.iul ..a. ulnnDuil tnan.
or money IJBCK. o Cl. mm uu no, i omiici) nri aim icei h,,""'" '
Blakeley & Houghton Druggletf. knowledge Us merits." For sale by
I . . . O w .
. Jilakoiey x iiougniori.
f ii fimlili Hnttrnut. Mich., savs. I
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iinwiin. T IM Ear v Risers are t ie ecu-urn u u.iiui
To secure the original witch
very best pills I ever used for coetlveness. ea'vo, ask for DeWitt's Witch :
lver and bowel troubles." f Ue ClarkeA Falk's quinine hair
to keep dandrun from the nead,
Clark & Falk's drug
fresh and complete.
hazel
Hazel
tonic
stock is now
Subscribe for The Chronicle.
Win, J. Landers, resident manager of
the Lion and Imperial Fire Insurance
Companies, wishes to announce to the
patrons of these companies that owing
to the sickness of Mr. C. E. Bayard audi
the resignation of Mr. Hugli Gourlay,
their former agents, tho agency for both
companies for Tho Dalles and vicinity
has been placed in the hands of Mr.
Timothy Brownhill. Any business
given to Mr. Brownhill will receive
prompt attention and will be appreciated
by the companies. Qlice in G. E, Bay
ard's old stand. No. 85 Washington
stieet,The Dalles, Oregon, ulG-lm
Kkum for Hale.
Full blooded, barred Plymouth Rock
eggs, per setting $1.00 and .f 1.60, For
particulars call on or address,
Sandhiih Duos,
Box 017. The Dalles, Or.
Amerlcau Vlug Ploasts Ovsr Tutulla,
Auckland, N, Z., May 8. Advices
received from Samoa announce that tin1
American flag has been hoisted over the
island of TiituUa amid great 'native re
joicing, and that the chiefs have made a
formal cession of the island to the United
States, The inhabitants of Munua, it is
also announced, request the formal
hoisting of the American flag over that
island, which will likewise be ceded,
The natives ofthe islands will rule
themselves until governors are appointed
by the commandant of the naval station.
Quiet prevails In German Samoa,
Dairy butter 30 to 35 cents per roll at
Pease & Mays.'
Sime, Srouble
apd T)oy Saved
a threefold economy effected by
buying children's dresses here.
This is a striking example dress
of percale, in pink or blue, stripes or
figures; yoke of lace insertion, box
plait in front, ruffle all around an
unparalleled value.
Any size, from four
to fourteen years. .
69 Cts.
A. M. WILLIAMS i CO.
Wasco Warehouse Company
Headquarters for Seed Grain of an kinds.
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot f 11 kin
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, an kinds
Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, o? mTll'feed
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle-
vri "Floill -n'B lnr 18 manufactured expressly for family
UVAX AV use ; every sack iB guaranteed to give satisfaction.
We sell our goods lower than any house in the trade, and if vou don't think m
call and get cur prices and be convinced. .
Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats.
DEALERS IN
All kinds of
Funepal Supplies
Grandall & Barget
UNDERTAKERS
,js EMBALMERS
The Dalles, Or.
Robes,
Burial Shoes
Etc.
RoffirQ lnil P'fteo at)y ordr8 fr a tombstone or for
DClUlC jUU curbiug, fencing or otlior cemetery
work, call on Louis Gomini. I will not only give you all
the information you need but I will quote you prices you
cannot beat anywhere. Let no one bluff' you. It will take
only a few minutes to call and see me. If you hava a
neighbor who ever did business with me consult him as to
the price and qualityof my work I ftsijn Pnmini
and abide by the result. : LUUIb IfUIIIIIII
CLEANLINESS.
is being advocated by nil parties rogardless of race, color or pre
vious condition of servitude. lteuiHiuber we make our custo
mers glad when they buy or Pure Prepared Paints, There is a
tiniali and gloss to its work that iB admired by all.
Paints, Oils, Glass, Picture and Room Moldings
He suro and inspect our stock of Wall Paper
Designs for 1000 on Display
H. GLENN & CO.
Washington Street,
between Second ami Third.
Iltt Ftioled the Hurteon.
Alt doctors told Itenick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O., after Buffering IK
months from Hectaf Fistula, ho would
die unless a costly operation was per
formed ; but lie cured himself vuth live
boxes of Hucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on liarlh, and the host
Salve in the World, 25 cunts a box, Sold
by Blakeley & Houghton Druggists, 4
Special reserve old government whis
key, recognized by the highest medical
authority In the land; especially recom
mended by the board of health of San
Francisco for hospital use, also A. P.
O'Brien, M. D,, captain and surgeon,
and Win. D. McCarthy, major and sur
geon U, S, army, as the purest unadul
terated stimulant for convalescents, in
valids and family use. Sold by Ulmrlea
Stubllng. apl'JO.dlui
Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
of the body, Sinking at the pit of the
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 good health, Acker's lllood
Klexir has never failed to cure Scrofulous,
or Syphilitlu poisons or any other blood
diseases, It Is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle nu
a positive guarantee, Hlakeloy & Hough
ton's drug store.