hvmick.
VOL. XII
THE DALLES, OREGON, WEDNESDAY. JULY 11, 1900.
NO. 231
l)c Dn 11 co
M'KINLEY IS
IN DANGER
A riot to Assassinate the President
Spanish and Cuban Conspiracy.
Xkw Yokk, July 11. The World says:
"A plot to assassinate President Mc
Kinlcy tins been truBtrated. It wbb
concoctud by u group of Spanish and
Cuban conspirators who had headquar
ters In New York.
"One of the plotters weakened and
runt warning letter to a member of the
republican national committee. The
letter was pinned in the hands of Secre
tary Charh'M Dick, who referred it to
Chairman Odell, of the New York state
committee, for investigation. Chairman
Well engaged a detective, who speedily
verified certain allegations made in the
warning letter. Thereupon Mr. OJell
reported to Secretary Dick, who laid all
the facts before Chairman Mark Hanna.
"Mr. Odoll's. report causes great alarm
among the president's close friends and
advisers. Mr. Odell made it plain that
tie regarded the plot as a matter of the
utmost Bt'rinttsness, and urged Hint ex
treme precautions bu taken to keep the
1'reBident out of harm'e reach.
"Messors. Dick and Hanna laid the
whole matter before the l'resident be
fore he departed for Canton, Ohio.
They instructed Mr. Odell to continue
hie investigation, and cautioned him to
work with the utmost secrecy.
"To a World reporter lust night Mr.
Odell admitted that he and certain
members of the national committee had
discovered n plot to assassinate the
President."
Tim Itext llntnmly Tor Nttiuiuoh mill
ltovl Truutilim.
"I have been in the drug business for
tweuty years and have sold most all of
the proprietary medicines of auy note.
Anioinr the entire list I have never found
anything to equal Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles," says O.
W. Wakefield, of Columbus, Ga. "This
remedy cured two severe cases of cholera
morbus in my family and 1 have recom
mended and sold hundreds of bottles of
it to my customers to their entire satis
faction It allurds a quick and sure cure
in a pleasant form." For sale by
Ulakeley & Houghton.
'linen 1Vtr Killed.
AsiOj:,i, Or., July 10. The fish oil
works of Deforce, located in the lower
harbor, was wrecked this afternoon by
the explosion of the boiler. Jack Shaw,
an emp'oye, was killed immediately.
Chris Keutx, another employe, is be
lieved to have been drowned, and the
engineer, Maurice M. Moore, is in the
hospital this evening. At the time
there weie four white men and four
Chinamen in the building. Mr. De
force hud been there a half-hour pre
viously, but had liifl son take him aBliorc
o his home before the accident occurod.
The accident Is said to have been due to
to a defective boiler. The factory was
h'tiniy destroyed.
Ktigmecr Moore died at St. Marv'a
Retiring from
business.
Closing out my Entire Stock
Regardless of Cost.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hoots and Shoes, at much less than w
prices. Will sell in bulk or in lots, or any way to biiit purchasers.
Entire stook must be olosed out
before thirty days.
. All goods will bo sacrificed except Thompson's Glove-fitting Corsets
j11"! thittcrlck Patterns. Your prices will bo mine. Call early and secure
bargains.
Hospital hero tonight, and before his
death ho made the statement that he
had no knowledge of the cause of the
explosion. The boiler at the time had
but sixty-five pounds of steam. His
death was dne to internal injuries.
Catarrh Cannot lie Vuml
with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in ordor to cure it you must take inter
nal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on
the 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 yea-s, and
is u regular prescription. It is composed
of the best tonics known, combined with
the tiest 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. .1. Chunky & Co., Props., Toledo 0.
Sold by drmgglsts, price 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best. 12
Menrvli Ciin tlnuiB.
S.u.km, July JO. The body of Private
D. Gage, of Company C, who was
drowned in the Willamette river Sun-
j day afternoon, had not been recovered
I at a late hour last night, though a thor
ough search fias been made with the
usual apptianccH. The fact that the
body is uaked causes difiiculty in recov
eriiiL', it as it will roll much easier,
and grappling would not take hold so
readily.
Sergeant Sam R Stott, of Sampler,
whose leg was broken by the fall of
his horse Sunday afternoon, is getting
along well, and is as cheerful as the
circumstances will allow.
Htury of a Hlnr".
To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
torm of slavery. George D. Williams, of
Manchester, Mich., tells how such a
slave was made free. Ho says: "My
wife has been so helpless lor live years
that she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric
Bitters, she is wonderfully improved und
able to do her own work." This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly cures
nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine
is a L'odsend to weak, i-ickly, run down
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
60 cents. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton
Druggists. 0
After many Intricate experiments,
scientists have discovered methods for
obtaining all the natural dlgestantB.
These have been combined in the pro
portion found in the human body and
united with uubstauces that build up
the digestive organs, making a com
pound called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It
digests what you eat and allows all
dyspeptics to eat plenty of nourishing
food while the stomach troubles are
being radically cured by the medicinal
agents it contains. It is pleasant to
take and will give quick relief.
Good, pure natural Ice from the Blue
mountains for sale by the Columbia
River Ice & Fuel Co. 'Phono 33 or 81
hong Dist. ; 75 or 8 Soufert & Condon.
holesule
J. P. McINERNY,
Cornor Second and Court Sis.
EMPRESS DOWAGER
HOLDS REIGNS
Consul Goodnow at Shanghai Cables
Rnmor That Legations at Pel; in
Were Safe on Thursday Last
Ministers and Foreigners Will
Hold Out Until Rescued.
Shanghai, July 10. News from official
sources was received at 10 o'clock last
night to the effect that the empress had
June 30 resumed the reins of govern
ment, and appointed Yung Ln prime
minister. It is said that she sent a die
patch to Nankin by courier route at the
rate of one hundred miles per day,
thanking the Viceroys of the Yangtse
Kiang provinces for their loyalty, and
recommending that they protect foreign
ers at any cost.
Washington, July 10. The secretary
of state has received a dispatch from
Mr. Goodnow, United StateB Consul at
Shanghai, stating tiiat it is given out by
the governor of Shan Tung that the le
gations were standing on July 5, and
that the outlaws were dispersing. Mr.
Goodnow adds that this statement dees
not obtain general credenca.
Washington, July 10. General Mac
Arthur cables the war department that
the Fourteenth Infantry and the Fifth
Artillery will leave on Friday for Taku.
Other troops are being Eent to replace
these.
Tien Tsin, July 3. It is reported
from Chinese sources that foreigners at
Pekin have taken possession of the
Prince's palaces, opposite and com
manding the British Legation, and that
the native Christians have been install
ed therein.
London, July 10. Chinese official
sources furnished another surprise to
day, in announcing that the Dowager
EmpresB, who iiad been rpported within
two weeks dead, lied, poisoned and
hopelessly mad, has resumed' the reins
of power. The date is given is Juno 30,
the same on which the wholesale mas
sacre of foreigners is aliened to have oc
cuned. I're rented ii 1 meetly.
Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre
vented a dreadful tragedy and saved two
livee. A frightful couuh had long kept
her awake every night. Sho had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew worse until urged to try Dr. King's
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, ami she writes this marvelous
medicine also cured Mr. Long of a severe
attack of Pneumonia. Such cures nie
positive proof of the matchless merit of
this grand remedy for curing all throat,
cheSt aud lung troubles. Only 50c and
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free nt Rlakeley & Houghton's
DrugStoreT" 0
, St. I.oult. lli) colt.
St. Loi'is, July 10. The boycott,
which hurt the Transit Company con
siderably during the recent contest, was
renewed to day, and wagons are again
carrying passenger (especially in the
north and south sides. There lias been
no trouble reported. Donations for the
fund to buy wagons for the strikers'
'bus line are again being vigorously so
licited. "Before tho strike was declared oil',"
said Treasurer Isaacs, of the executive
board, "we had 330 wagons in commis
sion. Wo have not disposed of any, and
we expect to largely increase the num
ber." .
During last May an infant child of our
neighbor was suffering form cholera in
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes, of recovery. I took u bottle of
Chum bet Uln'a Colic, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them
I felt sure it would do uood if used ac
cording to directions. In two days time
tho child had fully recovered, The child
is now vigorous and healthy. I have re.
commended this remedy frequently and
have never known it to fail. Mrs. Curtis
Raker, Rrookwalter, Ohio. Sold by
Ulakeley & Houghton.
Clark & Falk are never closed Sunday
Don't forget this.
A (Inml Cough Medicine.
Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use of
Clianiborlain'8 Cough Remedy. If af
flicted with any throat or'lung trouble,
give it a trial for it i certain to prove
beneficial. Coughs that have resisted
all other treatment for years, have yielded
to this remedy and perfect health been
restored. Cases that seemed hopeless,
that the climate of famous health resorts
failed to benefit, have been permanently
cured by ite use. For ralo by Blakeley
& Houghton.
Iloera lie tiro Frim Senekal.
Senukai,, Orange River Colony,
Monday, July 9. An extended recon
naissance today resulted in the discovery
that the Boers had evacuated all their
positions around Senekal. Numbers
appear to have gone towards Ficksbnrg,
and the remainder in the direction of
Bethlehem. The British commanders
express the opinion that the retirement
of the Boers foreshadows a speedy end
of the war in this section of the
country.
A gentleman recently cured of dys
pepsia gave the following approprate
rendering of Burns' famous blessing:
"Some have meat and cannot eat, and
some have none that want It; but we
have meat and we can eat, Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure be thanked." This prepara
tion will digest what you eat. It instantly
relieves and radically cures indigestion
and all stomach disorders.
ltolled to Death.
San Jose, CaI., July 10. George A.
Morse, an aged and absolutely helpless
patient in the Agnew's Insane Asylum,
was slowly boiled to death in a bath tub
in the men's ward of that institution
last night. He was placed in a bath
tub, and after the hot water was turned
on the attendant left the room for n
towel, forgot his patier.t and did not re
turn until the imbecile was fearfully
burned.
It Saved lils Leg.
P. A. Danforth, of LaGrande, Ga.,
suffered intensely for six months with a
frightful running Eore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in ten days. For Ulcere,
Wounds, Burns, Bolls, Pain or Piles it's
the best salve in the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only 'Joe. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton druggists. G
P.lsmarcU'H iron Nerve
Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels are out of order. If
you want these qualities and tho success
they bring, nee Dr. King'a New Life
Pills. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only 25c at Blakeley
& Houghton's drugstore. 0
Tuken
At W. D. Richards place near Fairfield,
Thursday morning July 5th, a brown
saddle horse, weiuht about 1050 lbs.,
with two white hind feet ; star in fore
head ; full shod all round ; with saddle on
but no bridle or rope ; branded L, T. on
hip. Owner can have same by proving
property and paying all charges.
W. D. RlCHAI!I,
JulyT-ltw The Dalles.
Children for Adoption,
Twin girl babes 5 months old; oi:o
girl babe, 1 mouth; one girlUyeare;
ono boy 1 year; one boy ii years; one
boy 0 years. Apply to I. F. To bey,
superintendent Children's Homo Soci
ety. The superintendent will be in The
Dalles this week ami will receive written
applications at this office.
It has been demonstrated by experience
(hat consumption can he prevented by
the early use of One Minute Cough Cure.
This ia tho favorite remedy for comihs,
colds, eioiip, asthma, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. Cuiesquickly.
For tho convenience of parties want
ing ice in the afternoons, the Stadelman
Ice Co. will carry a stock at their store,
cornor Third and Washington strcetf.
Phone No. 107; long distance 183.
"Ring 'em up." ISm-tf
Be sure and extmiue our stock of wall
paper thoroughly before buying else
where, us wu have the latest shipment
made to this city, now ready for inspec
tion at II. Glenn & Co.'s. al7-lw
For burns, injuries, piles and Ekin
diseases use DeWitl's Witch Hflzel Salve.
It is the original. Counterfeits may be
oiler ed. Useouly DeWitt's.
ffext
Saturdays
(Jreat
Sale...
prom 9 a. m.
to 5 p. m.
12 yards only to each customer.
GREAT SHOE SALE NOW ON.
Nearly every tan or chocolate-colored shoe in the store is marked
down. It is our intention to be clear of every summer shoe by Aumist 15,
in order to have room a-pl-mty, and to be able to devote our entire time
and attention to introducing and selling FALL SHOES after that date.
It may interest yon to know that we have placed orders for the fin
est line of Fall Shoes ever brought to The Dalles. But to return to the
present: Tho shoes we are offering in this sale are good, clean, new mer
chandise. We are not going to disappoint you by showing vou odds and
ends and job lots when you call in answer to this advertisement but the
choicest styles in the house. Now, please bear this in mind when consid
ering our price-reduction.
LADIES' SHOES.
$2.00 Chocolate Chrome Kid, lace; patent leather tips and stay.. $1.35
3.00 Oxblood Russia Calf, lacs; coin toe, imp. tip, welt sole 1.75
3.00 Chocolate Dongola Kid, vesting top, lace; welt soles 2.35
3.00 Chocolate Dongola Kid, kid top, lice; flexible soles 2.15
3 50 Tan Yici Kjd, scroll fancy vesting top; turn soles 2.30
4.00 Chocolate Willow Calf; heavy welt soles, military heel 2.95
Tho above list speaks of only a small part of the shoes we are offer
ing in this sale. There are colored shoes for men, women, boys, misses
and children shoes for every member of the family. Hope to see you
bright and early.
A. M. WILLIAMS & COMPANY
SINGERS!!
Stop and see them. Tho best Sowing
Machine on tho market for the least
i
t
price.
For cash or
The Jacobsen
n J Tvr
Sf to Good Dressers....
W T extend a cordial Invitation
Woolens from tho C
tj!j torn Tailors.
Suits to Measure, $8.75 up.
Fit, workmanship and entire satisfaction guaranteed.
JOHN PASHEK, Merohant Tailor, Agent.
'A
Wasco Warehouse Company
Headquarters for Seed Grain of ail kinds.
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot pii kin
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kinds
Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, Tm" pud
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle-
ton VlmiT' This Flour is manufactured expressly for family
"V''1A A xyj use j every Hack is guaranteed to give satisfaction,
Wa sell our goods lowor than any house in the trade, aud if you don't think sa
call and get our prices aud be convinced.
Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oa ts
WASH GOODS
At Extraordinary
Price Reductions.
TWO lotS-
Figured Lawns aud Corded Dimi
ties wortn lOc, la.'ijc, ioc ana
and lure per yard
Saturday
6c
A beautiful collection of fine Wash
Fabrics, including many of this
season's most desirable patterns
in imported lawns, lace-stripe
organdies, Irish dimities, figured
mulls, colored piques, etc, rang
ing in price from 20c to H ff
40c per yd. Saturday. . . XVU
on time. : : :
Book & Music Co.
In all to insneet the samnles of
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UROWN TAILOR I Nu CO., Chicago's famous Otis-