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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
MISSED A BARGAIN.

According to the latest Cuba dis
patches, Weyler has at last found
Maceo, his army being surrounded
by that of the insurgents. Of course
the next thing in order for the
doughty capta1n-general to do is to
present Maceo with that mortal blow
he has been carrying concealed about
his person SO long. Beinforcements
are being sent from Havana, but in
the meanwhile the insurgents are
making it SO interesting for that city
that but little aid from it can be ex-
pected by Weyler Or anybody else.
1t has plenty of work to do in keep
ing the insurgents out of its suburbs.
1t seems probable that Spain will
take, and be glad to take, less than
the $lOO,OOO,O0O offered her for
Cuba, and that before long Cuba
will be, so to speak, among the rem
nants on that governments bargain
counter. Spain missed a splendid
bargain.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07
PROHIBIT sHoDDY.

Whatever else may be done with
the tariff question at the session of
congress beginning, the first thing
should be the amending of the pres
sent law so that the importation of
shoddy and rags will be absolutely
prohibited. This, even without a
tariff on wool, would be of great
benefit, enhancing the value of wool,
and at the same time giving the peo-
pie better clothing.
Coupled with this should be an
other law, compelling all goods con-
tanning shoddy to be plainly marked,
both while in the bolt and after be-
Ing made up into clothing. The
people have a right to know what
they are buying. If to these laws
can be added reasonable tariff on
wool, 1t would be of immense bene-
fit to that industry.
From present appearances it is
not probable, however, that anything
will be done at this session of con-
gress. 1t seems to be considered
certain by leading politicians that
Mckinley will call an extra session
of congress soon after his Inaugural
ton, for the purpose of revising the
tariff, and until that time there is
but little prospect of any change in
the tariff laws.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

General Ruger, of the department
OF the East, says in his annual report
that the present military force of the
nation is inadequate as reliable
basis in the event of war with mari
time power, and he deems it espec1-
ally desirable that state artillery or.
ganizations should be drilled for sea.
coast defensive purposes. His
suggestion is that action be had to
induce in each state in which there
are seacoast defensive works the
designation of a regiment or of Ger
tam companies of state troops as
heavy artillery, without abandon
ment necessarily of their instructions
IN general as infantry. General Ru-
ger adds: Practice has been had
by some, and IS in progress by
others, of the garrisons of heavy ar
tlllery with the new high-power guns
and mortars at the stations where
1ney are in position. Such practice
has been generally satisfactorily in
result It has demonstrated that
facility in operating the appliances
Tor use of such guns is readily ac-
quired by the men Of the batteries,
when intelligently directed.'s These
suggestions are practical and worthy
OF the attention of the military au-
thorltles of states having seacoast
defenses. From present indications
Oregon will in due time be one of !
these, the preliminary work on the
Notifications at Fort Stevens beirg
now in progress.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

Quite a number of our exchanges
do not seem to realize that the elec.
tion is over, but keep whacking away
at Bryan as though he was still in
sight. As a matter of fact he is
buried under an avalanche of nearly
a million votes, and his political re-
mains, just now could not be reached
with dynamite gun. The country
has had its fill of elections for a
while, and will appreciate rest.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07


ington and some other states con
cerning the payment of taxes. The
system is based upon the theory that
by dividing the debt it becomes
easier to pay, and hence the law has
in those states provided that half the
taxes may be paid IN the spring and
half in the fall. We believe the sys-
tenn is a good one, and that the de-
linquent roll would he much smaller
if the taxes could be paid in Install
ments. Wherever the system has
been adopted it has produced good
results, and there is no reason why it
should not have the same result here.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

- For full details call on o. R & Co. Agent
Th9 Dalles, or address
W, H. HURLBURT, Gen. Pass. Agt
Portland. Oregon
E. M'NEILL President aud Manager.
New Schedule
Train No. arrives at The DalIes q :45
a. M, and leaves 90 a. IN.
Train No. arrives at The Dalles 10 rs
p. M, and leaves 10 20 p. m.
Train No. arrives at The Dalles IL :55
p. M, and west-bound train No. leaves
at p. M.
Train % and "a will carry passengers
between The Dalles and UmatilIa. Ieav-
ing The Dalles at p. m. daily and ar
irving at The Dalles 1 o. m. daily. con.
Meeting with train Nos. and z from
Portland. E. f. LYLE.
Agent.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

It has been suggested that Oregon
adopt the system in vogue in Wash
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-07

Hot clam broth every day at noon at
Ad Kellar's. If
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

years later, the same noises were constantly
heard issing from the room and along the
corridors.
Allenbank, the seat OF the Stuarts. Is
haunted by the ghost OF "rearlin Jean.
She was the wife OF the first Baronet. and
a Frenchwoman, whom he married in Paris
and deserted. When returning TO his ma
tive land she appeared at the last moment
TO bid him good-by and stood on the fore
wheel of the coach to address him.. Much
annoyed. he bade the position to drive on;
the lady fell. and the wheels. going over
her head, killed her. On his arrival home,
when driving under the arched entrance
gateway, Sir Robert saw "Pearlin Jean
sitting on the top, her head and shoulders
covered with blood, and for years the rustic
of silk and patter Of Louis XIV heels were
heard along the passage, and so recently
that ii is difficult even now TO obtain a
tenant for the place.
There Is, perhaps. no more notorious ghost
than the ''Airlie Drummer" His haunt Is
an ancient stronghold. Cortachy castle, be-
longing to the earls of Airlie Whenever his
drum is heard those around take IL as a
sure token of the speedy death OF one or
the Ogilvie family. The origin OF the story
is that the jealousy of former Lord OF
Airlie' was reused either by the drummer or
by the officer whose messenger he was. In
rage he thrust the man into his drum and
flung him out of the window Of the tower
In which the music is usually heard The
victim threatened, IL his life was taken. TO
haunt the family, and he has been as good
or rather as bad as his word. The music
or the hapless drummer has often been
heard. and quite recently. within the mem
Dry of those living. in 1874. before the death
OF Lady Airlie. and in 1919. before the death
of the ninth Earl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

Scotland Can supply a Choice Assert
mcnt on short Notice.
The Gentlewoman.

The GertleWOman-
Scotland. the land of deep enthusiasm and
Motto feeling, is essentially land of super
stition: witness the firm belief of the peas
antry in the weird traditions OF the West
and the highlands, ana the uncanny APP
TO whom they belong, and their avoid
ance of the so-called abode of ghosts and
evil spirits. Nor do they stand alone IN tnel a
beliefs; among the upper class creCence
is given to much that Is supernatural. and
not without cause, az the history or the
ancient castle of CLAIMS in Forfars ah, re
in mysterious noises and ghostly visitors,
one chamber in particular is known as the
'"haunted ROOM" and access to TINS fear
some place is only known TO Lord strain
more, his heir and the factor.
There is no doubt whatever about the
noises. One night when they We're more
weird and unearthly than usual, the pres
emit Earl, with several chosen companions.
determined to investigate the cause, and
went to the room. Hardly had his Lordship
onened the door when he fell back. swoon-
ING. Nor could he ever be persuaded to
tell what he saw or even to mention the
subject. One old story is that during a
some Of the latter c.an,. in flight from
their enemies. besought hospitality from
the owner of Glamis- He gave them shell
ins them, left them there to starve. 1t
may have been the sight OF the CHASTITY
remains that startled the Earl. but what
Is that Of Earl Pate" celebrated for many
vices. but above all for that OF gambling.
He played continually. hobnobbing with his
humblest servitor. could he not obtain an
other partner. However, one Lords day.
no one could be persuaded to play with
him. The chaplain heaped anathemas upon
the head OF anyone who dared to desc
crate the "Sawbath" by touching the
devils books" as he designated cards.
Earl Patie, rather than be thwarted in
his desire, invoking the foul fiend''. to be
his partner. locked himself In his ROOM
The deli came and then the fun was
fast and furious; curses. oaths and shrieks
terrified the inmates. and the butler, brav-
er than the rest. putting his eye to the
keyhole. had il soreIy scorched for his
curiosity. The Earl. coming out for q
minute to get the wherewithal to settle up
WITH returned only to find the room empty.
comrade be found. After his death. ave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
A FAvORITE JOCKEY.
Some Of Tarars characteristics and
How He First Started TO Ride.

New York Letter in Philadelphia Times
Fred Taral is about the most conscien-
tious jockey who throws a leg over
are in his business. and he suffers
very much If he is defeated in a race, so
much so that he has repeatedly refused
fered horse winner. He is kind TO a
marked degree. He would sooner ride
horse for poor owner or man out OF
that by his work he could win for the man
and help him along. He is devoted 20 hts
family and he was tickled considerably
when his baby went 10 school for the first
time. During the winter Taral never per-
mits himself TO grow out OF his natural pro-
portion. He is fond of boxing and all ath-
letic exercises and takes his daily work
with the gloves or punching the bag. The
coming year he viii sport the colors OF
Marcus DAILY at salary OF about $4,000.
and will ride at about 1l2 pounds.
Tarars first start in the business was IN
the West with Mr.. Labold, now the presi-
dent of the Cincinnati Jockey Club. In the
winter OF 1887 one day. while inspecting his
and his brothers string OF horses. then I'm
training at Louisville. Mr. Labold was
stopped as he was leaving the grounds OF
his ear for a moment, and with this re-
work.
Struck by the boys honest countenance
and seeming anxiety TO secure work. Mr..
Labold retraced his steps 10 the stable, and.
although he was the only white boy trainer
of his employer he gave him work. taking
the lad TO his cottage TO live with him.
So Fred Taral. the great jockey, began
life among the bangtails. The boy at once
showed an aptitude at the riding business.
and improved so rapidly in his work that he
was long before spring given the place OF
riding the leader in exercising horses. The
star OF the string was Montrose and the
firm had set its heart and placed its money
on PATHS son to win the Kentucky Derby.
The colt did all that was asked of him, and
time drew near for the race Taral began
persuading Mr.. Labo,d 10 let him ride the
colt in the event.
Taral, knowing Montrose's characteristics
so well, having worked him all spring and
as Stoval, the jockey engaged 10 ride him.
had been claimed by other people with en-
tries in the race, and these people had salts
fed Judge Clark they had first call on that
riders services, Mr. Labold finally consent
ed to take a chance on Taral as jockey.
a pmple broke out on Tarars hand. and
few days later physicians had to be called
in to save the boys arm, as blood poisoning
was about to set in, as the sore traced its
origin TO a decayed bone.
Thus Taral's first hopes OF winning big
race were crushed, his injured hand did
not permit him to ride again until long at
ter the Kentucky Derby for 1857 had passed
into turf history. Fortunately for Mr.. La
bold, he secured Isaac Lewis TO ride the
colt. and Montrose won the big race easily.
When the event was over. on his way TO
the stable to see how the colt had cooled
out, Mr.. Labold nearly stepped on lad
lying in the deep grass. crying as IL his
heart would break. II was Taral. Between
sobs he told his employer: Il knew he
would win"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

the time. Louise in most things, is like a
baby; she would neglect herself until she
was sick and helpless, and 1 spend my time
trying to take care OF her. Not long since.
when just out OF prison. she had hardly
rag TO put on her back, and Rochefcrt sent
messenger saying that une grande dame
wanted 10 give her a warm fur cloak She
sent back word for Rochefort TO take the
cloak. send Ii 10 the Monte-de-Piete and TO
send her the money. she wanted IL 10 help
the cause"
At that time one OF my friends who had
more money than brains begged me 10 take
her TO see Louise Michel. She unfortunately
had not the tact TO dress as charitable
women do when they go 10 visit the poor.
and when Louise saw the woman IN silk
and satins warmly ensconced in rich furS.
she did not rise from her chair, nor did she
offer us a seat. There was moment OF
embarrassment, which was dispelled only
by compelling Louise 10 open her mouth
upon subjects which L knew interested her.
The woman, not liking socialists and So
cialistic principles. and wanting only 10 see
the woman, did not palliate matters by leav-
ing sum for Louise 10 dispose OF for her
poor. And the next time / called on Louise
she told me that IL at any day any other OF
my friends wanted TO see her menagerie TO
chose the time when she was out and TO
show her hospital of cats and dogs. for they
were fortunate enough not to be aware OF
peoples impertinence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
Philadelphia Record.

George Woodruff. the famous football
coach of the University of Pennsylvania,
tells of a strange dream which Farrar one
of the players had recently. 1t was Har-
vard-Pennsylvania game. and for some un-
known reason kicking seemed to be prohib-
tied in dreamland football. Both Brooke
and Brewer. the rival full backs. We're con-
seouentIy of little use, and when the ball
was put in play IL remained in the center
OF field during the entire first half, passing
from the possession of one team to the other
on four downs The second half failed TO
vary the monotony in the slightest. and
with two minutes yet to play neither team
had advanced the ball at all, and, conse-
ouently. had not scored. Farrar In his
dream was frantic until a brilliant idea
struck him, and calling back the Pennsyl-
yania team. ne said: Il win take the ball"
,rhat satisfied them all Each and every
one felt assured that now Pennsylvania
would win Farrar received the ball, and.
rushing up to the line, fell down apparently
i,feless He was carried by his wondering
fellow players TO the dressing room where:
Jacket which he had brought with him. re-
turned to the field of play. taking advan-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

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Not a man I'm the world can afford TO in
dulge. not even a Rothschild or Wander
but They are things not condoned by the
power of money.
When men begin the use OF tobacco IL is
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05

tage of the opportunity presented TO explain
TO his team how he would execute the play
which would win the game. The ball was
put in play and the players massed them
selves in the center. Farrar, so hidden by
the bunch that the opposing team could not
see him. received the ball, took the leather.
and, stretching out his jacket, slipped il
up underneath. Then, dropping his hands
idly TO his side, he allowed the two teams to
push and surge while he walked apparently
aimessly toward the end. Successfully
passing each Harvard player, he started TO
run down the field and touched the ball be-
tween the posts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
COBLENTZ

Tells OF Some Of the Effects or
Using Tobacco-Why the Habit Is
so Hard to Overcome - Oxygen
Tobacco Cure is an Aid by Which
You Can Free Yourself Of a Per-
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-05
Vegetarian Movement.

Kansas City Journal.
The vegetarian societies in Chicago are
talking OF running boycott on drinking
water They oppose the consumption or
animal food I'm any form.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

NECK FIXINGS FOR THE SUMMER
GIRL.
tree, singing sweetly and softly as she
built But I fear the tom-cat or tho
gravel-shoOter has killed her. That either
could harm such n busy CHEEKY little
thing singing in her quiet way from
dewy morn TIL night. shows the de-
pravity OF tom-cat5 and tom-boye.
one "BCb-White' gave US mote or two.
but, as he had no response, he seems TO
have gone further on for company.
The Baltimore Oriole," whose plumage
Of gold used 10 fash in the sun, has built
no swinging nest I'm our campus tbs
year. as he was wont 10 do. His note
OF liquid melody, so distinctive and
unique (when ] shut my eyes / can hear
II re-echoed from the old eim-tgee hough,
where his nest was tied with many a
strand, IN the yard OF my old NottOway
home), IS not floating on the spring air
this year. Has he shared tho fate OF
Jenny" wren?
And tho "Bluebird" where has he gone7
He used TO stay with US through the win
ter, Drawing its cold and sleet In patient
silence, ready 20 sing out his song OF
gadness when the breath Of coming
spring, with balmy touch. threw a red
mantle over the maple. Obi that note OF
his. IS there anything on earth sweeter7
IL IitaNtM has any AA|A1 ~N'NNf A. AAtN'N
indeed be ecstatc. As he was tho herald
OF coming spring, so the Bee Martin"
Oting- Bird was the confirmation that
spring had come ana the frost-klng's
reign was at an end. 1 have not heard
his "victory-note."
would not slight my old favorIte.
"Rbbin-R ed-Breast," whose melody was
simple. but made in his heart, as IA
ml,iar as the song Of the ben and tho
crow OF chanticleer. Who that has me-
mories Of home. I'm younger better days,
can forget him, and his ne. / the APPLE
tree. where bees. with drowsy hum, gath
cred honey In the sweet June days? He,
too, IS not here.
It may be that In the groves remote
from the walks and dwellings or men,
Gods first temples" these beautiful and
! interesting creatures, which can, and
( gladly would. make so much OF the poet
~ and music OF creation, are stll
| found. II So would L were near them.
| for sweeter IS their symphony than any
made by orchestra, because II breathes
Of mother. home, and Heaven" r. /.
! Ashland, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
West Point and It's Traditions.


Now In part OF the old traditions per-
tanning to West Point must always be
included the button-the big brass bell
button used in trimming the cadets short
gray coats.
Where the young man OF the world
sends a rose or a bonb0n. the West Point
cadet sends a button. IL represents all his
capital, the one bit Of wealth at his dis
poaal. Eor hs lives I'm a land where there
Is nothing 10 be purchased, and where
no Is allowed no money 70 purchase with.
sometimes he adds "a cheyron from his
arm or a brass buckle from HIS belt,
but these demand D larger outlay. and the
chevrons presupposs certain honors not
falling 10 every man IN a class For all
these reasons nothing since West Point
began has ever ouishone the bell buttoI
as a token CT regard, an evidence O.
| affection. and a pledge Of Irritation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
PERHAPS NOT AN ACCIDENT.
The Slaughter at MOSCOW May Have
Covered the Thefts of officials.


Berlin Dispatch in London Standard)
With regard to the causes Of the disas-
ter al Moscow, a version Is now given
from there which sounds almost credible.
in view OF the well-knOWn corruption pre-
yaillng In the Russian administration.
According to this statement the distri-
button was purposely begun prematlrely
before the police We're on the spot, by
those who were anxious TO conceal the
fact that IN the supplying OF the pro-
visions there had been great deal OF
the customary Russian fraud and
cheating.
Had everything gone off properly, It
would have been discovered that large
supplies which the government had paid
for were lacking, and the rough instinct
OF the masses had been craftlly specu-
lated upon when the throwing OF the
parcels, apparently IN fun, was begun.
Several drivers OF the carts containing
the presents called out 10 the people
who were c.amo-ing for bread and
water, Here comes what the Car IS
going 10 give US. Como and fetch Il at
once" The catastrophe was the result.
The Vienna Neue Frele Presse cor
respondent, having questioned an Off
cial In a high position as 70 what IS
thought Of the disaster in political circles,
was answered thus: There can be no
doubt that the misfortune had no po-
litical cause and IL will not have any
political consequences. II IS a stroke OF
fate Only the lowest elements Of the
Moscow mob, reinforced by pick
pockets and yagabonds. from other cities.
can have given the first alarm. which
had such terrible consequences. Similar
scenes, but on smaller scale, have
repeatedly happened in Moscow Some
time ago a rich man named Guplin died,
and when money was thrown among
the crowd 100 persons persisted. The
Governor at tho time had military as
sistance ready. otherwise the disaster
would have been much greater"