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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

vote. Among those now sitting in the
house Of commons are three native
Americans, and two who, though born
under the shadow of the British flag, at
some time in their lives have lived in
the United States and assumed the du-
ties of American citizenship, but hay
ing returned to England have won the
right to sit in the British lower house
and to the honors that such right carries
with it. The American born members
of parliament are Sir Ellis Ashmead-
Bartlett, Mr. Bartlett Burdett-C outts,
both Of the old Bartlett family of Plym-
outh, Mass, and Mr.. T. A Charming,
born in Boston. The two members of
parliament born on the soil of Victoria s
dominions who have been American citi-
zens, but have returned to the old coun-
try, are Major E. B. Jones and DIR. J.
T. Fox
Of these five men Mr. Bartlett Bur-
dett-COut+s is best known in America.
There is no doubt whatever that he is of
the old Bartlett family, nor that his
name when he first went to England was
William Lehman Ashmead- Bartlett,
but there is a question as to where he
was born, one authority giving his natal
place as Plymouth, Mass, another as
Brooklyn, and still another as New
Brunswick, N. J. According to the last
mentioned authority, the father Of the
man now under consideration was
| merchant, who had two sons, Ellis, born
in 1S49, and William Lehman, born in
1851. These boys were sent to England
early in the sixties to be educated. The
older studied at Christ Church college,
the other at Keble, Oxford, and both
were duly graduated with honors.
It was while the younger was in col
lege that he met his present wife, the
! Baroness Burdett- Coutts, who was and
is distinguished as the richest woman
in England. From the time she set eyes
on the young American she exhibited a
decided preference for him and engaged
him as private secretary, a little more
than a year after his graduation in 1876
At first he decided to follow the legal
profession and to that end was called to
the bar of the Inner Temple, but the
emoluments Of his private secretaryship
were so considerable that he gave up all
thought Of the law and devoted himself
to the baroness and her fortune. In 1881,
after he had been in her service for about
five years, he married her, III spite OF
the facts that she was nearly half a cen
fury older than he; that she was un-
! comely in appearance to the verge Of
positive ugliness, and that she had the
reputation of being almost as eccentric
as she was rich
It was one of the conditions of this
marriage that the young American
should abandon his own name and as
sumo that of his wife, and that is the
reason he is now Mr. Burdett-Coutts in
stead of Mr.. Ashmead- Bartlett. It took
a royal decree to legalze this change
of name, but no such thing was neces-
sary to the realization of the other lead
ing condition-that 600, 900, or $780,
| 900, year should be settled upon him
from the enormous income of his aged
wife's estate This great sum, it should
be understood, is his absolutely for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
At a Bargain.

''Why''--the mothers tone was tenderly
solicitous-''d do you weep that your girl
hood friend has also entered into matri-
monial alliance with princely house?
sfYou forget''-here the sedate serenity
of $50, 900, 600 asserted itself-sthe navy
blue blood that courses through the veins
of the count we bought for you can be
traced back four quarterings further than
that of his
The fair young American countess raised
her head eyes, mother, but''-her voice
was broken with sob-'sshe got hers at 8
bargainl''
And the remembrance of the last lot,
marked down below the actual cost of i'm
portation, caused her to break forth into
another paroxysm of unavailing tears.
New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
THE NEW BOY.
He Was All Right on Soda, but MOI o,
Stamps.

Stamps.
The proprietor of a Columbus avenue
drug store hired an Italian boy to tend the
soda fountain. Its all right about that
boy, " he said complacently to the cashier
'If he can't talk American, he won't be
wasting his time with the kids. I'll teach
him the sirups myself"
So the new boy practiced the names of
the sirups and began duty last Wednesday
morning. He got along first rate until
about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, when the
cashier was out and the proprietor was up
stairs FASTING our own make labels on
a new line of spring fever pills. The door
opened and thin old woman, with dog
cared satchel and a black veil with a hole
in it where her nose rubbed, came slowly
in. She went over to the new boy
''Sonny," she said benevolently, ''do
you keep postage stamps?'
Lemon, vanilla, chocolate, he an
swered.
The newcomer looked surprised
81 want 2 cent stamp, - she said
Pineapple, strawberry, blood orange
all kinda" he repeated.
"Flavored postage stamps hey?'' said
the old woman wonderingly. "Wen,
never What won't they do nextP It's a
good idea, though, she added. "Give me
a vanilla cent stamp.
NO Z ConU-d = C0i'l-d, org glass,
said the boy encOuragingly.
''Only got cent stamps favored hey?"
ono, no! All kind -a-vanilla, chocolate,
raspberry, pine
"Stop your nonsense, boy" interrupted
the old woman angrily, land gimme a
postage stamp, quick.
''Ice cream soda next month-a" he
said.
"HeyP"
"Month-a year" he repeated, looking
relieved
STAMPS next year, hey? Send me word
when they get here, " sneered the old woIn-
an, starting toward the door.
"What'll you have, madam called the
proprietor, hurrying down the office stairs.
"Oh, never mind, " shouted the would
be purchaser as she opened the door.
"Your bright young man says you re
going to have some stamps next year, so
I'll drop in year after next and see if you
have a 2 cent stamp left over. That's all.
Don't trouble yourself for the world, - and
she slammed the door so hard that cake
of desiccated sea salt fell into the sponge
rack.-New York Advertiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

"Daar mep' exclaimed the Girl from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

Boston u wonder why the newspaper
have so much to say about crooked race
tracks9''
'Why, because SO many are that way.
Il never in my limited opportunities for
observation noted any such. 1t has been
my fortune to encounter only race courses
which were far from deserving the epithet
crooked, in that they were admirable
specimens of the geometric form known as
the ellipse Still there may be others. -
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
Ancient.

Miss Redbud-Nr Quilter said he wrote
joke about you and sent it to one of the
papers.
Miss Penstock-Was it accepted
Miss Redbud-No. The editor said the
subject was too old.-Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
Seems Like 1T.

Mrs. Upptowne-Dr. Storlman was
telling me that he never saw the like OF
girl babies this year. OF IS blessed little
strangers on this block not one was q boy
Mr.. Upptowne-Wen, it only goes t.
prove what 1 say-this is the age of the
coming woman.-New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

Missionary Ito cannibal king)-Td like
to go into the interior as soon as possible.
Cannibal King (to attendant)-Go tell
Zinalumzumerum to save the first one for
supper. Well have this gentleman for
lunch. Texas Siftings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
What 1t Was.

The other day when a prim, precise
New England professor sat down to din
ner in southern hotel three walters in
quick succession asked him if he would
have soup. A little annoyed, he said tc
the last waiter who asked, lis it compul
sory?"
''No, sab, - answered the waiter 40.
sab L think it am mock turtle. New
York Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

pocket money, as his board. and the cou-
pies household expenses are met out of
the remainder of her income
While the financial rewards of this
man are almost fabulous in extent there
is no denying that he showed great
bravery in the winning of them, for in
spite of his wealth and consequent abil-
ity to ''put on side, y and lots of it, nei-
Their he nor his wife is acceptable to
LondQn's smart set, ;. and he is barred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
Keeping 1t Up.

Streeter-Old Crimsonbeak used to be
good pleader at the bar.
Meeter-He is yet I heard him talk
barkeeper out of drink this morning
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
One Sign.

"what makes you think she is going to
marry him?'
''She says SO many unpleasant things
about him now Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
IN ENGLAND'S HOUSE.
Americans Who Are Members o.
Queen Victoria's Parliament.
A NEW ENGLAND CLAIMING AN M. P.

Two Are Brothers. One Being Hus-
band OF the Worlds Richest w oman.
Major Jones and DE. Fox Have Been
American Citizens.
1t IS SO common for men of foreign
birth to become members of congress in
the United States that the election Of
other than natives causes no manner of
comment whatever. In England it is
different. Although there are no consti-
tational or statutory provisions that ma
tives of the British empire only shall en-
ter parliament, cases Of the alien born
who become British lawmakers are so
rare as to be thought worthy Of special
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
sunday closing Observed.

CHICAGO, Nov. lS.-Sunday closing
was generally observed yesterday among
the barber shops in downtown districts
and hotels. The only hotel that kept
the shops open were the Great Northern
and fremont, although a number of
principal hotels kepta number of BARRIERS
in reserve, and no guest of the house
was compelled to go unshaved. At sew
eral of the large hotels it was stated that
if the law closing the shops was found
constitutional, contary to the decision of
Judge Gibbons, rendered Saturday, the
law would be complied with, but it was
plan to see that there was hopefulness
that the law would be knocked out.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

Blakeley & Houghton, the druggists,
will tell you that no one is better quail
fed to judge of the merits of an article
than the dealer, because he bases his
opinion on the experience of all who use
it. For this reason they wish US to
publish the remarks of other dealers
about an ar ticle which theys handle
Messrs. G. F. Moore & Co., Newberg,
Ore, say: eve sell more of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy than all others
put together, and it alway gives good
satisfaction" Mr.. J. F. Allen, Fox, Or,
says: ''I believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to be the best have handled" !"
Mr.. W. H. Hitchcock, Columbus, WASH,
says: "ChAmberlain's Cough Remedy
sells well and is highly praised by all
who use it,"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
The Calamity Which Has
Overtaken Salem.
LOSS EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
The Fire Thought to be the Work of
Incendiarles-The Fire Depart
ment Helpless.

SATEM, Or, Nov. 18.-This morning at
O'Clock Salem experienced the greatest
fire calamity in her history. At that
hour her wooden mill, built in 1889, and
equipped with modern machinery of the
most improved style, was wiped out of
existence by fire, entailing loss of near
ly $50, 900, with but $40, 900 insurance.
The fire was first discovered in the
dryhouse at O'Clock by the watchman,
who claims it must have been the work
of an incendiary. When the discovery
was made the fire had gained such head
way as to prevent him from reaching the
main wheel. Gould he have set this in
motion, he could have saved the build
ing with the fire hose of the mill.
The city fire department arrived in
time to have saved it, but their supply
of coal gave out and before they could
replenish it from their engine-house
half mile away, the work of destruc-
ton had progressed to an Irresistible
point.
This catastrophe is hard blow to
Salem. The mill was the only one on
tue COAST running uiSnI aAlO Oay SIHAOo8A
all the hard times. 1t gave employment
to from so to go hands, and expended
large amounts of money throughout the
Northwest. Thomas Kay, the protector
and manager of the mill, is at Waterloo,
60 it is impossible to ascertain the pro-
liabilities of its re-establishment. Salem
people subscribed $40, 900 bonus to get
this mill established.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
The Two uendersons.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Nov. 1s.-Coionel Hen
derson left Washington today and will
champion the candidacy of General
Henderson. of Illinois, for door keeper
before the republican caucus. The col
onel goes early to combat the New York
Pennsylvania combination against his
namesake. Speaking of the prospect OF
legislation, he said the republicans
would present no general REVISION of the
tariff, but would stand ready to assist
the administration in increasing the
revenue.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
MAKING SLOW TIME.
Bad Roads Impede the RorssIess Car
riage From New York.

Bad Roads Impede the RorssIess Car
riage From Now York.
PoUaHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Nov. 1S.-The
horseless carriage, which lett New York
Friday for Chicago, is quartered here for
the night. 1t has made slow progress
on account of rough roads and steep
grades. Frank Mcpherson, who is in
charge of the carriage, said he found the
roads much worse than he anticipated,
and is now six hours behind the sche-
dule. He has experienced much diff
Guilty with horses along the roads. The
machine frightens the animals, and
there have been several narrow escapes
from accidents. A man mounted on a
bicycle now goes ahead of the machine
to warn drivers or horses and to prevent
runaways. Mr.. Mcpherson expects to
reach Chicago in time for the races
Thanksgiving day.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
Against sunday Papars.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 18.-The COM
mittee on Sabbath observance of the
Virginia Methodist conference today
submitted vigorous protest against the
Sunday newspaper, which was described
as aiding to make mental and moral
dyspepsia. Especially were the practic-
es of filling the paper with descriptions
of theatrical performances, concerts,
prize fights, society news, sporting and
all other features calculated to keep per-
sons from Sunday school and church
strongly condemned.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and CIV
ing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprletors have so
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of Testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
Labor Congress Oppo ses 1T.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-Bible reading in
the public schools was the subject of a
short but animated controversy at the
meeting of the Chicago labor congress
last evening. Delegate Hopps, secretary
of the congress, introduced resolution
protesting against the suggested innova-
ton, on the ground that the schools
should be devoted to the teaching OF
economic principles and things of prac.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
Bucklen,s Ar1nca save.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corne, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
Its Chief Feature.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-A special from
Washington says: President Cleveland
in his annual message will recommend
the retirement of greenbacks. This re-
commentator will be the chief feature
of the message, SO far as domestic affairs
are concerned.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

tical life, leaving the matters of religion
to- the choice of the individual. He
urged that instead of ''select passages
from the Bible," the school board should
cause E'choice selections from writer's on
tradeunionism" to be read to the pupils.
The resolution was adopted with little
onnoaition.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
WISHES IT WERE TRUE.
Harrison Did Not Invest in south
African Stocks.

New YoRK, Nov. 1S.-Ex-Persident
Harrison read the story from st. Louis
about the fortune he had made in South
African mining stocks, and said he was
sorry it was not true.
"I wish it was fact,' he added; "but
the only money ever made was the re-
suit of hard work. Some ten years ago
I did buy few shares of Montana min
ing stock, but have never heard any
thing about them since, much less made
anY-moneY out of the Investment .
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
A Union Soldier.

MINoNK, ILL.,, Nov. 1S.-John G. Cleur,
who hauled down the first Confederate
flag from a masthead during the late
war, died here Sunday. He served in
the navy for four years.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

It is a truth in medicine that the
smallest dose that performs cure is the
best. De Wits Little Early Risers are
the smallest pills, will perform a cure,
and are the best.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

Highest market price paid for all
kinds of poultry, eggs, dry hides and
furs. Will pay cash for same. Apply
to A. F. Martin, center of block east Of
skibbe hotel, Second street.
n15-Iw*
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

A. G. BARLEY of Magic, Pa, writes
I feel it duty of mine to inform you
aud the public that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Saive cured me of very bad case
of eczema. It also cured my boy of a
running sore on his leg.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

The healing properties of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve are well known. 1t
cures eczema, skin affections and is
simply perfect remedy for piles.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

Sore throat. Any ordinary case may
be cured in one night by applying
Chamberlain's Pain Balm as directed
with each bottle. This medicine is also
famous for its cures of rheumatism,
lame back and deep seated and muscu-
lar. pains. For sale by Blakeley &
Houohtou,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
rurhIsh Ambassador Dying.

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-Rustem Pasha
Turkish ambassador to the cburt of st
James, is dying of influenza.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19
Gas aIiia i

For Infants and Children.
Castoria promotes Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Diarrhoea, and Feverishness
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural CastOria contains no
Morphine or other narcotic property.
''Castoria is 20 well adapted to children chat
1 recommend it as superior to any Prescription
IN South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. z.
"For several years have recommended your
sCastoria,' and shall always continue to do SO,
as it has invariably produced beneficial results"
EDWIN F. PARDEE, NJ. D.,
125th Street and 7th Ave., New York City.
ssThe use Of .Castoria' is SO universal and
It's merits SO well known that 1t seems work OF
supererogation to endorse it. Few are the In
relligent families. who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
Carlos MARTIN, D. D.,
New York City.
THE CExrAUa COMPANY, II Murray Street, N. 7.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

Say, why don't you try De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers? These little pills cure
headache, indigestion and constipation.
They're small, but do the work.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

Nothing SO distressing as hacking a
cough. Nothing SO foolish as to suffer
from it. Nothing SO dangerous if al
lowed to continue. One Minute Cough
Cure gives immediate relief. Snipes-
Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-11-19

There are so many accidents to live
stock whicn cause delay and loss to the
farmer IN his work. In large Jnumbe
of instances the delay would be but
trifing if remedy was promptly applied.
DIR. j. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil Lini-
ment has for many years been regarded
as the farmers friend. Its healing on
flesh of domestic animals is immediate
and permanent. Price 25c, SOC and $1.00
per bottle. For sale at Snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-04-13


Three whistles mean back up"
Two whistles signify ''oa brakes"
One whistle signifies "down breaks"
One pull Of the bellcord signifies
"stop."
A red flag raised at station means
"stop."
Two pulls OF the bell.cord mean ego
ahead"
Three pulls OF the bell.cord mean
"back up"
Short, sharp whistles, "a cattle
alarm"
A lantern swung in a circle signiiie1
shack the train
A red flag waved up the track indi
Gates danger"
A red flag by the roadside mean'
changer ahead"
A red flag carried on a locomotive
signifies "a special following"
A lantern swung at right angle
across the track means "stop."
A lantern raised and lowered yer
tically is a signal To "start."
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-04-13

The prospect OF relief from drastic cathar'ics for
persons troubled with constipation is po0s indeed
True they act upon the bowels hut this they do with
ylolcues. and their operation tends to weaken the
lntestinvs and Is preud.ciai 70 the stomach. Hes
letters stomach Bi,ers Is SHec,nA laxative, but
Il neither grpes eniecbies Furthermore, II pro,
notes digestion and regular action Of the liver and
the kidnoJa IL Is efficient barrier against and
remedy Cor malaria. complaints and rheumatism. and
is Of great benefit to the weak, nervous and aged
A medicinal stimclant II Tot be surpassed
Physicians cordially recommend II, and Its PROBES
.ionAl endorsement Is hily borne out by popular eS
persence. Appetite and sleep src both improved b,
/ this agreeable lnvis,orant aud Alternative.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-04-13

An exchange gets off the following
which il not bad: Wanted-a friend
one who will recognize me when
am compelled to wear patched pants
who will take my hand as ! am sliding
down Hill instead of giving me a kicl
TO hasten my descent; who will len,
me dollar without two dollars SC
curity; who will come to me when
am SICK; who viii pull off his coat an'
fight when odds are at two to one
who will talk OF me behind my bacl
as he talks to my face. Such frien'
is wanted by ten million human b
ings throughout the world,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-04-13

ave take pleasure in recommend
ing Chamberlain Cough Remedy be-
cause il is praised by all who try it,
says j. w. Cox 4 Son. druggists,
Marshfield. Oregon. No one afflicted
with throat or lung trouble can use
this remedy without praising IL. II
always gives prompt relief. IL
10 especially valuable for colds as 1t re.
1ieves the lungs, makes breathing
easier and aids expectoration. A cold
viii never result in pneumonia when
this remedy Is taken and reasonable
care exercised. For sale by X. w
Smith, Druggist, Mountain Home