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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
EARly OVERLAND JOURNEYS.
Interesting Paper Read Before the Cali
fornia Historical Society.

Interesting Paper Read Before the Cali
fornia Historical Society.
Il. A. Thompson read paper before
the California Historical society unon
''The Overland Journeys of Jedediah
Smith in 1926 and 1897" Capt. Smith
and his band of hardy trappers were the
first white men known to enter California
by the overland route He, with Jack
son and SUblette, constituted the Rocky
Mountain Fur company in 1926, and they
determined to project their operations
westward from the Rocky mountains to
the Pacific coast, and contest with the
Hudson Bay company for the wealth of
furs and skins supposed to be obtainable
along the western coast. While the other
two partners turned northwestward from
Salt Lake and journeyed toward Oregon.
Smith left the rendezvous at Salt Lake
in August, 1926, with fifteen men and
started for southern California.
Following up the Sewer river, and
across the divide to the head of the Vir-
gin, he went down the Latter to the Colo
rado, and was piloted across the Mojave
desert to San Gabriel mission, where he
arrived in December, 1926. The Mexi-
can governor of California, then at San
Diego, summoned Smith to his presence,
and learning of his intention to go up
the coast to the Columbia river, forbade
the journey, and ordered Smith and his
party to return to United States terri
tory by the route he had entered the
Mexican province. But the hardy Amer
lean did not propose to abandon his pur-
pose so readily, and in January, 1897, he
quietly set forth on his journey north
ward
He entered the San Joaquin valley, and
proceeded as far as what is supposed to
be the Sacramento OF American river.
where he encountered hostile Indians.
Turning back to where he had encoun-
tered a more friendly tribe, he made a
permanent camp, and with two men
started back for the company's rendez-
vous at Salt Lake for re-enforcements.
Crossing the Sierras by Walkers Pass,
the trip to Salt Lake was made in rwen-
ty-eight days.
With eighteen men and two women.
wives of members of his party, hestarted
on his return to his camp by the route
originally traversed, but in August he
was attacked on the Colorado by Indians.
and ten of his men and two women were
killed. After much suffering and re-
newed difficulties with the Mexican au-
thorities in southern California the sur.
vivors reached the camp in the San
Joaquin valley. Six months were spent
in trapping along the upper Sacramento,
and after securing $50, 900 worth of skins
the party started for the Columbia river,
but all except Smith and three others
were killed by the Indians.
He reached Vancouver destitute, but
was well received by the. Hudson Bay
company's manager there. A portion of
his possessions was rescued from the
Indians by aid of the Hudson Bay COM
pany's men, and Smith finally reached
his partners, and in 1880 returned to ST.
Louis. In 1881 he started with wagon
train for Santa Fe, but was killed by the
Comanches at the crossing of the Cimar-
ron river.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
One Way of Revenge.

There is a gentleman in the Australian
house of representatives renowned for
incisive sarcasm who takes out his note
book and quietly but obviously sketches
a political opponent whom his observa-
tions have infuriated; and these angry
faces, readily recognized, somehow find
their way into the illustrated periodicals
sooner or later-a method which, if it
does not turn away wrath, at least
serves frequently to repress its outward
and visible manifestations.-All the Year
Round.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
THE HOUSE OF GOD.
Services in the Various Churches of the
City Yesterday.
AT THE NJ. E. CHURCH

City Yesterday.
AT THE NJ E. CHURCH.
Large congregations assembled at the
M. E. Church morning and evening, and
listened with marked attention while the
pastor discussed the questions: "What
is a Christian?" and ''What is a
Methodist?''
On the latter theme the speaker re-.
marked that person may be a Chris
tian, and not be Methodist; but no
one can be true Methodist who is not
Christian.
Methodism has doctrine, an exper-
ience, practice, and a discipline. In
answer to the question: "What is a
Methodist?' he proposed to confine
his remarks to the practical, and discip-
linary features of the church.
The General Rules" were then read
and commented upon at considerable
length. He stated that the probation
ary system was an admirable arrange
ment, by reason of which the candidate,
and the church are enabled to become
mutually acquainted, before the final
solemn VOWS are assumed. Dress, and
amusements were considered at some
length, and the attitude of the church
explained.
Three persons were received on proba-
ton, and one by letter.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
At both services in the Congregational
church yesterday, the pastor, Mr.. Curtis,
had large audiences. At the morning
service he took his text from John 6 67,
''Will we also go away?" The multitude
did not understand Christ's teaching
and as his mission became more and
more manifest and his doctrine to be
hard one many of his followers walked
with him no more. Then the Saviour
turned to the twelve and asked them in
the words of the text, "Will ye also go
away?' There was no excuse for the
multitudes not understanding him. 1t
was only perverse hearts and refusal to
heed the truth that kept them back from
the right way. A man understands as
much as he chooses to accept. Men
were the same eighteen hundred years
ago as today and Jesus knew then as
well as now who would accept the truth.
The true disciples then, as now, an
swered, "Who should we go to if not to
the, for thou hast the words of eternal
life" There were men among the
multitudes who would have followed the
Saviour but they found the way too hard,
and when, like the ruler they were
asked to sell all they had and give to the
poor and follow the Master they stepped
aside and walked no more with him.
To all at times comes a conviction that
there is a higher duty than that we are
now performing and well for us would it
be if we needed it and lived up to the
new light. We see our duty many times
and fail to do it, and it makes the differ
ence between entering into and not
entering into the kingdom of God. The
speaker said all men have their sins, all
men know their duty, all men hear the
voice of warning that sounds for every
man. 1t is the needing and entering
upon the right course that makes it
vital matter to us all.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
Dried Mushroom. in SOUPS.

The indiscriminate use of dried mush-
rooms in soups and stews on the continent
has led to unfortunate results in many
cases, especially, it would seem, in Ber-
lin, where the police are stated to have
issued a caution against their consump-
ton. The assertion that poisonous fungi
are sometimes dried with edible mush-
rooms is sufficiently probable to cause
no surprise.-London Hospital.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
All His Fancy Painted.

Judge Ito colored prisoner, charged
with stealing poultry)-What is your
business?
Prisoner-I am chicken fancier,
your 'onnah.
Judge-So Ifancy-sixty days.-Texas
Siftings
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09
DIED.

At Colyille, Wash, Wednesday Feb.
I'd, w. ]. Sullivan age about SO years.
MIR. Sullivan worked in the shops here in
the painters department for a number of
years, and is well known here. He was
a member of Temple Lodge No 8.
A. o. U. w. of this CITY.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09

Statistics show that ninety-five out of
hundred men fail in business sooner or
later, and the cases in which firm sees
fifty years of business life are extremely
rare
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09

1t is the man that never advertises
who discovers that he gets more dust on
his goods than in his cash-drawer.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09

''This is the driest hay ever tasted -
said the old white horse, as he devoured
a basketful of excelsior.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09

1itcomb-What made you take to
drink, Fuller? Fuller-Love. Titcomb
OF woman? Fuller-No; of liouor.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-09

Twenty-Five states have bureau of
labor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
Last 3. and o, Excursion to
Washington.

The last of the series of popular
excursions 10 Washington, via b. &
o. r. r., will take place on Thurs
day, March 18th, and will be fully in
keeping with the two which have pre-
ceded for excellence of service. and
perfection of arrangements for the
comfort of passengers. At no other
time during the year probably will
such cheap railroad rates to the Ma
tional Capital be in force as on this
excursion, and at no other season will
the city be more attractive. All the
public buildings viii be open to vis-
itors, including tile Capitol, the Ag-
ricultural, the Treasury, the Interior,
the War, State, Navy and Post Office
Departments the National Museum,
Washington Monument, Soldiers
Home and National Cemetery at Ar
Iington, all of which are full of in
terest.to every patriotic American.
The Corcoran Art, Gallery, Smithson-
ian Institute, Botanical Gardens and
Naval Observatory, which are also
open to visitors, are filled with col
lections of the beautiful, the quaint,
and the curious in art and nature.
All tickets are also good to Balti-
more and return via the famous Roy
al Blue Line and other trains Of the
B. & o. The tickets will be valid 10
days, allowing ample time for visit
ing Alexandria, Mt. Vernon, Rich
mond, Old Point Comfort, the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, and other
places of interest within easy reach
of Washington Below is a list of
stations showing rates of fare and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
.RDN SING RlA S.

0neSqnare q inch or lessl il 10 s iveslss5 Al "a
Each subsequent insertion. . 20
One Square, three months 6,f,1
Ono Square, 6 months. 61f,9
One Square, one year =. =. : = 10 40
Gandi lates. Advertisements For connfv
Officers, S5.Q0s State or Congressional 5000
Others at regular Advertising Rates
Obituary Notices exceeding i've lines, 10 cts.
per line; t
IibeTal deductions made for Quarter. HaR.
and Whole Columns, to Annual. Semi- Annual
and Quarterly Advertisers.
No advertisement to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on tile Manu-.
script, or previously agreed upon between The
parties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
Electric Bitters.

This remedy Is becoming 20 well known and
so popular as tolneed no8special moDtl0ns Ah
who have used Electric Bittere fing the same
ed. Electric BltterB will cnre all diseases Ok
the Liver and Kidneys will rcmoye PimpleS,
Boils, Salt Rheuiu and other affections caused
by impure blood. VIII drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure all Ma
laTIal feyeTs. For cure of Headache. E0ngtt-
patton nnd Indigestion try Electric Bittefs.--
Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
T4iahansa Il tfitr atdre
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
George L. Travis,
THE BOSS BARBER.

pEsPECTFULLY announces to his friends
III and the public that has removed to the
front upper room in the Gibson building, adj
joining the courthouse yard s'
Myshop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Chairs.
&c. is large and roomy, and 1 shall Constantly
have the services of competent assistant.
Promptness. neltness aud politeness my motto.
April 8, 1885
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
a Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, q Young man Of Bu1t
lfngtOn, Ohio, states that he had been upder
the care OF Two ptobiibent pbysiclaDs, and
get around. They pronounced his eass 70 be
Consumption and ineuFnfds. He was per-
sunded % Try DR.. Kings New Discovery and
at that time was not abic 70 walk aefose the
street without resting. He fonnd before be
had used half ofa dollar bottle, that he Was
much better; he continued 20 use &C and Is to-
day enjoying good health. II you have any
Dr. Bishof's drfI6 store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

A ACuTrNe TnrE.-We must beeni
to plan for the spring campaign, and
want room and money to carry out
the plans we formulate. To secure
these essentials we shall cut the heads
of the prices of our entire stock of
Mems, Boys and Children.s Suits
and Oyercoats. We must have room
for our Spring purchases, so now is
the time to buy these cold weather
goods. WM- KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

Correspondingly low rates from
other stations.
Parlor Car on the afternoon train
from Lexington through to Washing
ton.
For tickets and Parlor or Sleeping
Car accommodations call upon or adj
dress G.. E. Dudrow, 7. P. A., Win
chester, or any other B. & o. agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03


MANAGER OF THE SHENANDOAH Nit
LING Co. .Mr. w. w. Ihskeep. one
of the popular and efficient clerks III
the dry goods house of Mr.. L. M.
Shepherd. has resigned his position in
that establishment 10 accept the man-
agement of the Shenandoah Milling
Company's store at Chariestown, w.
Va, for which place he left last night
Mr.. Inskeep,s clerkship with Mr..
Shepherd was of about two years due
ration, and in that time he has madp
many warm friends, both for himself
and his employer, and Ills departure
from Cumberland is regretted. How
ever, the Shenandoah Milling Conn
pany will gain through him thereby q
faithful and trustworthy employee.
EG'RanberfdY6, Times
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
Disorders which Affect the Kid
neyS

Are among the most formidable known Di-
abetes, Bright's disease, gravel and other COM
plants of the urinary organs are not ordinarily
cured in severe cases, but they may be averted
by timely medication. A useful stimulant of
the urinary glands has ever been foundin Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. a medicine which not
become inactive, hut increases tbeirsyigor and
secretive power. By increasing the activity of
the kidneys and bladder. this medicine has the
additional effect of expelling from the blood
impurities which it is the peculiar Office of
those organs to eliminate and pass of. The
Bitters Is also a puri1er and strengthener of
the bowels, an inyigorant of the stomach. and
a matchless remedy for biliousness aud fever
and ague. It counteracts q tendency to pre-
mature decay, and sustains aud comforts the
aged and infrm. 81 s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
President pr. Harvey L. Byrd
ON lAlir1e.s

The Presideut Of 4be aitImoFe Medical CQle
Icge has used gpeeE's Port Grape Wine yefy
extensively In his practice and has written the
following letter:
seTibed sreeFss Port Grape Wine With marked
ana decidedly beneficial en- feets u eases Eeqiilfs
ing q gentIy stImnla tonic e : ell-
81, ssf tIos Ia recommending It 10 the pro-
fessfoti and the public general as entitled 70
full confidence for both prof. sicnnl and fam
This stateIpen. IS pEeili Gated upon the aseeY-
tained value Of this prcdue iolis and not froni
general repgtat atlep merely. -
HARVEY IT, 81 3Kf3D, 81, ID,
President and Probe or I3f bslefrfcs and
diseases Of Women ana ohil laFepj Baltimore
aIedIeal College.
Popess original and 0nI 2 genuine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
HOTELS.
Garter House,
5HARLEsfOWN, WEST vIRGINIA.

nAs been newly furnished and is now open
~ to receive, guests. Central Iocatien,a =
The Bar, under charge of Mr.. JAS A.
Thomas, is well supplied with choice liquors.
and Messrs. Hunt d Bro. have good Livery
at the Hotel Stables
GEO. 8. WATSON, Prop.
May,20, 1880.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

The Norfolk & Western Railroad IL
having semaphore signals erected at
all the stations along the line Of ths
road. This is considerable im-
proyement over the little red and
white flags.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

have found out gift for my fair. II Ii
not a ring OF gold nor flowers for her hnir.npr
pearls for her white neck but Salvation Ontor
her sore throat. SHES singing bird.
In all large communities persona arc taking
an increased interestin property insurance, and
perhaps for that very reason are insurlngithuif
lives bY nsing DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. when
they IRE frst attacked with n cough or cold
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
1fIscELLANEoUs
BsrFgyuLe, CIarke County, Ia.

ons stFes fGs ysacs yo Gs fags snd HiEa S
they have been in nse among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what are best adapted to their
wants. manufacture a handsome wagon
known as fha
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
Various Items.

=.
BerryYille is to have d $50, 600 ho-
tel and a new passenger depot. s
Hereafter all artificial butter sold
IN this State must be colored pink.
In one mountain in Boone county,
in this State, there are twenty seams
of coal, aggregating 65 feet II inches
in thickness. i
Is is considered that the Demo-
Gratis have very bright prospect OF
capturing the United States Senate
after March Z, 1898.
Crying is the chiid's only method OF indleat-
ing that it suffers with pain. Mothers cum Ill
leYiate such pain and soothe the little sufferer
BY giving DR. Bulls Baby Syrup, safe and
reliable remedy.
In the present House of Delegates
of our State there are twenty-six ex-
soldiers, thirteen of whom served in
the Union and thirteen in the Con-
federate armies during the civil war.
One of the newly discovered forces in ma
ture is Old Sanl's Catarrh Cure. Its potency
lies in its abilitY.to arrest and eXpel from the
system that painful and loathsome disease ma
sal catarrh. -
Mr.. Frank Legg, of the B. & o.
r. !, who married a Miss. Reynolds, of
Shepherdstown, has been appointed
general agent of the freight and pas
senger business ofthe road at Wheel
ing.
Hoods SarsapariIla Is on the flood tide of
popularity, which position It has reached by its
own intrinsicS undoubted merit,
: -
VIM. Z. Wilso1, of the Second Con-
gressional District, is our candidate
for Speaker of the next House of
Representatives.. He is the best man
now in the House. He is brilliant
and brainy, bold, yet discreet and
cautious, quick to perceive, strong to
execute, honest in his opinions and
fearless in expressing them, a true
gentleman and an accomplished
scholar. He possesses all the requi-
sites of good Speaker Under his
rule the minority would receive fair
treatment. There would be no, big
belts and belly-bands, no manufac-
tured quorums and no gag rules.
Huntington AdUertiser.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
Side-BarSpring

pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, Jenny
Linds and Phatons. keep on hand large
stock, but am prepared to fill orders At short
notice. Prices suited to the hines, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. a liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. I use
nltogAfher the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
s44 GHARLEsTOWN ".
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 5. 1891.

OHAa1nsTovvn. .JErrnnsos CouN4r, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
BR0Wly',s mon BITTERS

Cures Indigestion, Biiiousness, Dyspepsia, lfaia.
Tia. Nervousness. ana GeueTHl Debility phyBi-
clans recommend IT. All deGleFs sen tt. Genninp
hastTade mark and crossed red lines onWElppsFs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

Pope's original and only genuine
creed Bird" Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

Pope,s original; and only genuine
Reed Bird, Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03
MIDDLEwAY, JEFFERSON CO., W. va.

MIDDLEwAY, JEFFERSON CO., W. va.
TIME undersigned have been established in
il the Carriage Business on the Middleway
and Shepherdstown turnpike. one mile north of
3fiddleway, for four years past. and during that
time have been doing q large and constantly in
'crcasing business in the manufacture OF
CARRIAGES, JUNIP-SEATS, END
SPRING & &SIDE-BAR BUGGIES,
JENNY BINDS, PHRTO6S,
JAGGERS, &C.
Our work has been sold all through Jefferson
and adjoining counties, and has always given
satisfaction in every particular:
1t Is our constant aim to work the very best
material, and to do allwork in first-class man
ner. aud as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than frst-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
II parties wish to consult us in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory, we will, if notified by postal card, send q
representative of the firm to visit them at their
MONIES, and give all necessary information
!. Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work
we keep constantly large variety of New
zNehicfes IN stock. and have also Second-Ha
carriages, buggies, sSe, which we sell very low.
= May 9. 1SS2-y. = = - =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-03

Pope's original and only genuine
Reed Bird Tobacco.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-04-08
he MURDERED HIS MOTHER
AND THEN CUT HIS OWN THROAT.
a Community shoeked-Other State News
Another Cave Fake-The Grave Rob
bling Case-Thrown from a Car
Broke JaiI-struck OIL.

BLooIuNGToN, April Especial. This
community was shocked this afternoon
between and o'clock by the announce
ment that Ward Demaree, young man
about twenty-five years of age, who lives
with his father in this city, had murdered
his mother and killed himself. A visit
20 the scene of the tragedy revealed
a horrible sight. On the bed lay the
mother with her throat cut from ear to
ear, while on the floor in two pools of
blood lay the lifeless body of the muir
derer and suicide with his own
throat cut. Mr.. Demaree was OF
a melancholy and retiring disposition
and was regarded as slightly unbalanced
mentally. His mother was upon a bed of
sickness and had been there confined for
about a week. No one was present, ex-
cept little daughter and sister, who was
unable to tell how the tragedy occurred. 1t
is supposed that while the mother was
sleeping, the son, in a fit OF insanity, cut
her throat and then used the razor on his
own. The mother seemed to have died
without struggle. When neighbors ar
rived at the house soon after the little girl
gave the alarm both were dead.
A Mr.. Taylor committed suicide in this
same fatal house about thirteen years ago.