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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
These Men Really Flew.

A special to the Post Intelligencer
from Prairie, Skagit county, says that
on the night of December 4th an attempt
was made there to blow up with dyna-
mite three men who were stopping in
the same building. The men were j. G..
and G. L. LaPlant, owners of shingle
mill, and L. D. Walthers, their engineer.
About 2 O'Clock IN the morning they
awoke,. to find themselves being lifted
into the air. A moment later they
came down and went through the floor
with the beds in which they had been
sleeping, and the debris of the building
fell on top of them. The men were
partially stunned, put the pulled them
selves out and made their way to a
neighbours house, quarter ofo a mile
distant. The house was completely
wrecked, with it's contents, the timbers
being smashed to kindling wood, and
the bedding being torn to shreds. Un-
der the floor was a large hole in the
ground, caused by the explosion, and
the supposition is that the dynamite
was placed in a bag, poked under the
house and then fired. 1t was a miracle
that the men escaped, everything else
being utterly destroyed.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
THE DuRRANT CASE.
again Bobs Up in the California SUI
preme Court.

The Durrant murder case came up in
the supreme court yesterday, on a mo-
ton TO dismiss the order of submission
made at Los Angeles several weeks ago.
As was expected another delay resulted,
the matter going over for two weeks.
It will be remembered the court threw
a bombshell into the camp of Messrs.
Dickinson and Duprey, attorneys for
Durrant, by declaring that the case was
submitted without briefs of the defend
ant having been fled. The attorneys
claimed that they did not have to pre-
pare the briefs, and asked that the or
der be dismissed and that Durrant be
given another opportunity to file briefs.
This matter came up today for settle
ment. On this occasion the delay was
caused by Attorney General Fitzgerald.
When the calender was called, he arose
and moved for a continuance, saying
that he, had exercised due diligence, but
nevertheless was unable to prepare the
briefs to be submitted by the people in
the case. The desired continuance was
granted.
1t is impossible 20 foretell when de-
eision in the case will be rendered by
the court, inasmuch as the case has not
vet been formally submitted. Mean
while, Durrant is threatened with the
frightful possibility of dying of old age
behind prison bars.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
WAYsIpE eLEANINes.
Random Observations and Local Events
OF Lesser Magnitude.

Miss Katie Putnam will play here on
the 10Th.
License to marry was issued today to
George H. Yeakle and Rachel J. Finch.
A nice six-room, hard finished dwell
ing house on the bluff for rent. Apply
to ]. II. Cross. dec7-2t
Work comes from l.. E. Grove that
he is in quite poor health, and with
Mrs. Grove is now in Paso Robles.
The 81 Perkins Company. which
cancelled its date here on account of beirg
detained by washout near Colfax last
week, will appear here either on the 10Th
or 21st.
D. Allen. who runs the Moro stage
line, was prevented for a short time
making his usual trips, by the wretched
condition of the road, but came in last
night as usual.
The ice gorge hangs on like a poor re-
lation or case of the itch. 1t moves
and squirms, and tosses, but absolutely
and utterly refuses to go out. 1t cannot
possibly last much longer.
The many friends of Mr.. Robert Mays
will regret to learn that he is confined
to his bed, and will hope with US that
his illness may be of short duration and
that his genial smile may soon again be
seen in our midst.
Pease & Mays are showing in their
center window beautiful line of mems
soft hats and Fedoras in browns, tans,
states and blacks, up-to-date styles.
Regular price, 81, $3.50 and So. Your
pick of the lot for 81. 8-12
Do not fail to call on DIR. Lannerberg,
the eye specialist, and have your eyes
examined free of charge. If you suffer
with headache or nervousness you un-
doubtedly have imperfect vision that, if
corrected, will benefit you for life.
Office in the Vogt block.
Cuban advices today state that Cap
tain General Weyler has been wounded
and that Maceo had crossed the track
with large force. All news from the
front is suppressed by the officials al
the palace. In the case of the Spanish
forces, no news is generally bad news.
A dense fog drifted up from the river
this afternoon and covered the city witt
its gray and gloomy wrappipgs, 1t haG
the appearance of a long ha1fea-gray
coon skin and the the spissitude of al
ice cream soda. All it lacked of being
palatable was splash of favoring mat
ter and spoon.
December 81, 1896, is the last day il
which lands claimed under the forfeit
ure act can be purchased. As resul
the land Office is now doing livel.
business, land Office business as i
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
The Dalles city Raised.

The Dalles City was successfully raised
this morning, five scows being used, and
towed by the Regulator to the Cascades,
where she is at present lying near the
incline. She would have been raised
yesterday, but there was regular hur-
ricane blowing and nothing could be
done. Repairs will be made on her at
once. As soon as the ice gorge here
moves, the Regulator will be put on the
route again, and from indications that
will not be long.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
Bishop Cranston's Lecture.

Bishop Cranston's lecture last night
was the finest a Dalles audience has
been permitted to hear in many year.
The lecture, while instructive, was bub-
bling over with wit, and the audience
was at times convulsed with laughter.
The bishop has a peculiarly happy
style, making his points perfectly clear.
and illustrating them with quaint bits
of humor that are irresistably funny.
Under all the foam was strong current
of facts that became more forcible from
their witty surroundings. As a lec-
turer, Bishop Cranston certainly stands
at the very top of the ladder
No more BOILS. no more PIMPlES
Use Kinersly's Iron Tonic. The Snipes
Kinersly Drug Co. Telephone No. 8.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08
RefrIgerator Line.

Attention of shippers is called to the
new refrigerator line operated by the
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
between Portland, Huntington. Spokane
and intermediated points, leaving Port
land on train %, Wednesdays and Satur-
days. E. E. LYTLE, Agent.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-12-08

were. and one that will increase steadily
until the last day. It is quite probable
that some of those who put their proof
off to the last day will get left, through
inability of the land officers to attend to
them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
CHAPTER XVIII.

That night Guffanta stood in the library
Of what had once been Walter CundaiHs
house in Grosvenor pace, III the room IN
which the murdered man had spent hours
Of agony after he had learned that Ida
Raughton's love was given to another;
and to Mr.. Stuart he told all that he
knew.
To Lord Penlyn'g request, nay, to his
command, that he should tell him all, he
paid no attention; indeed, he vouchsafed
no words to him beyond those of suspi-
cion and accusation.
~ know so much,' be said, speaking in
the calm. cold voice which had only once
failed hin-the time when he had discov-
cred that the assassin had in some way
obtained entrance to the deserted garden
during his absence, las 70 he able to say
that yon are not your brothers murderer.
But, unless there is something very
strange TIA, as yet ! do not know, that
murderer : known to you, and you are
shielding him from me-
at is false" Lord Penlyn said, advanc-
ing to him and standing boldly and def
| antly before him. las God hears me. l
swear that it is false. And you shall tell
me what you know, you shall justify
your vile suspicious Of me- "" -
YES" the Senior replied, II shah JUS
tify them, but not to you. Meanwhile,
have a care that ! do not prove you to be
an accompice in the murder. Have a
care, ! say!.'
81 defy you and your accusations. And
the law shall make you speak out plain
ly."
II am about to speak out plainly. this
very night. But ! am not going to speak
plainly to the man whose house affords a
| refuge to his brothers murderer"
Lord Penlyn sprang at him, as he heard
these words fall from his lips, as he had
| once sprang at his own brother in the
park when that brother told him he was
bearing q name not rightly his; and once
more he felt himself in a grasp Of iron,
and poweriess.
BE careful" Senior Guffanta said, as
ne hurled him back, "be careful, or I
| shall do you an injury
Stuart had endeavored to come between
them. bat before he could DO so the short
| struggle was over, and then the Spaniard
| turned to him and said, ~ must speak to
you alone. Come with me-" and, turning,
left the room.
Before Stuart followed him he spoke to
Penlyn. and said:
"Do not take this toe seriously to heart.
| This man is evidently unde some deiu-
sion, If not as to the actua! murderer, at
least as to your connection with the crime.
Perhaps, when he has tod me what he
knows, We shall find out where the error
lies; and then he will ask your pardon for
his suspicious
1T is too swful!' Penlyn said, "too
awful to be borne. And can do nothing.
l wish l could have killed him as he stood
there falsely accusing me, but he is a
giant in strength"
lie me go to him now" Stuart said
"and DO not think Of his words. Remem-
Der, he. too, is excited at having seen the
man again and missed him. And if he
does not absolutely bind me to silence ]
VIII tell you ALL"
Then he, also, went away.
90 be continued.)
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Ingenious Fisherman.

John Wilson, known to fame as Chris
TOPPER North, was a fisherman of in
genious ways and wondrous prowesS.
One day, after arriving at a fine stream,
where he perceived at one that the
trout were abundant and rising freely,
he captured from the surface Of the
water a specimen of the insect upon
which they seemed to be Teasing; but
on searching his fishing hook. he found
nothing with which hc could make up
a cast after that particular pattern
an odd kind of red ~spider-and for a
moment it seemed as il he We're fated
to disappointment. Suddenly he dart
ed away at speed, and entering a little
first native he met and inquired if any
body lived there who had "a carrotty
pow" The man was naturally aston
ished, but after q brief reflection in
formed him that a certain Mysie. the
minister's hired lass, owned 1.-THE best
crop of red hair in the whole parish"
Mysie was Immediately sought and
found, and, either for love or money,
she a induced to part with a tress.
Back, then, went the enterprising fish
erman to the burn, supplied his hook
with a wisp Of fiery hair twisted into
an excellent imitation Of a sprawling
spider, and with this unique bait sue.
| ceeded In filing his basket to the brim.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
CHAPTER XVII,

On the road Senior Guffanta made
scarcely any remark, speaking only once
of the prettiness of the country they were
passing through. and once of the action
of the horse, which seemed to excite his
admiration; and then he was silent till
they reached the house, a fine old Queen
Anne mansion in excellent preservation.
He introduced himself to the house
keeper. who came forward in the hall,
and said:
81 have a letter Of introduction to Mr..
Smcrdon: I had hoped to find him here.
Perhaps it would be as well if gave it to
you instead"
"As you please, sir, but it is not neces-
sary. Lord Penlyn's friends often come
here, when they are in this part OF the
country. to see the house. 1t is considered
worth going over. If you please. sir,
will send a servant up with your bag"
II thank you," the Senior said with his
usual grave courtesy, but l shall not
trouble you much. / dare say by to-mor-
row l shall have seen all l want to-"
LAS you please, sir"
He followed the ~neat-looking housemaid
to the room he was to occupy, after hav-
ing told the housekeeper that the simplest
meal in the evening would be sufficient
for him. and then, when he had made
some slight toilette, he descended to the
lower rooms of the house.
The old servant again came forward
and volunteered her services to show him
the curiosities and antiquities OF the place;
hut Senior Guffanta politely told her that
he would not trouble her.
II am fond Of looking at pictures" he
said. II will inspect those il you please.
Rut I am acquainted with the styles OF
different masters, 80 I do not require a
guide. II you will tell me where the pic.
lures are in this house, I shall be obliged
to you"
"They are everywhere, sir" she answer.
cd. "in the picture gallery, the dining
room, hall and library"
II will go through the library first, il
Won please. Which is that?"
The servant led the way to a large,
lofty room. with windows looking out
| mon a well-kept lawn, and told him that
this was the room.
..These pictures will not take you long,
sir" she said, "it's mostly books that are
here. And Mr.. Smerdon generally spends
most Of his time here at his accounts
sometimes he passes whole days al thai
desk"
She seemed inclined to be %garrulous'
and Senior Guffanta. who wished to be
alone. took. at random, a book from one
~ the shelves, and throwing himself into
q chair, began to read It. .
Then, saying that she would leave nlm
perhaps taking what ne intended as 9
hint-she withdrew.
When he was left alone ne took no no
tice of the pictures on the walls they
were all paintings Of ~}ong-past days., but
Using. went over to the desk where she
had sa;d that Mr.. Smerdon spent hours.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
CHAPTER XVI-Cont;nued\

oAAiAI LEN ANl-(Continuedo
ihen the Senior asked for some direc.
rions as to the manne of reaching Oc-
cleVe Chase, and Lord Penlyn told him
the way to travel there.
And l will give you a letter to my
Trend, Philip Smerdon, who is down
there just now" he said, "and he will
make your stay comfortable. He, Of
course, has also a great interest in the
affair we all have SO much at heart, and
you will be able to talk it over with him:
though, l must tell you, that he has very
little hopes of your ultimate success"
An. he has no hopes. Well, we shall
see. myself have the greatest of hopes.
And this Mr.. Smerdon, this friend Of
yours, have never yet seen him. I shall
be glad to know him"
So when the letter Of introduction was
written. the Senior departed, and on the
next day he started for Occleve Chase.
lie Travelled down from London COM
fortabiy ensconsed in a irst-class smok-
Ing compartment, from which he had not
moved until the train deposited him at
the nearest station to Occleve Chase.
The few fellow-passengers who got il
and out on the way, looked %curious,y at
the dark, sunburnt man, who sat back
IN the corner. twisting up strengthening
little cigarettes, and gazing up at the roof
or at the country they were passing
through; but Of none of them did the
Senior take any notice, beyond giving one
glance at each as they entered.
1t had become a habit OF this mans
life now to give such a glance at every
one with whom he came in contact.
Perhaps he thought that if he missed
one face, he might miss that Of the man
Tor whom he was seeking.
At the station nearest to the "Chase"
he alighted, and taking his small bag in
his hand, walked over to the public house
opposite, and asked if a cab could be pro-
vided to take him the remainder of his
journey, which he knew to be about -four
miles.
II beg you pardon, sir" q neat looking
groom said, rising from a table at which
he had been sitting drinking some beer,
and touching his hat respectfully, 'but
might l ask If you're going over there on
business!"
"Who are your Senior Guffanta asked,
looking at him.
beg pardon, sir, but I'm one of Lord
Penlyn's grooms, and l thought IL you
were going over on any business you
might like me to drive You over. l have
the dog-cart here"
II am a friend of Lord Pen,yn's," the
Senior answered, "and I am going to stay
at Occleve Chase for a day or so. I have
brought a letter of introduction to Mr..
Smerdon."
That's a pity, sir" the man said, "he-
cause Mr.. Smerdon has gone up to Lon
don by the fast train. l have just driven
him over from the Chase"
"He is gone to LondonT" the Senior said
quietly. "And when will he be back, do
you think"
HE did not say, sir"
Every we'll. II you will drive me there
now, I shall be obliged to you"
The groom put the horse to and fetched
the dog-cart round from the stable, won.
dering as he did so who the quiet, dark
gentleman was who was going to stay all
alone at the Chase for a day or SO; and
then having put the Seniors bag in. be
asked him to get up. and they started 70,
Occleve Chase.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

as he spoke, and clenching his hands until
the nails penetrated the palms, Ito whom
have you given those keys during my
absence?"
ITO no cne," Penlyn answered. II
promised you l would not let any one have
them"
"You have given them to no one?" Cuff
fanta said, while his eyes shone ferce!y
as he looked at the door. "To no one!
To no one! Then will you tell me how the
murderer of Walter Cundall has been in
that garden within the last few hoursY"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
How Armour Treats His Clerks.

Phil Armour is very kind to his army
Of clerks. Some time ago a police Of
icer came into Armour's Office to serve
a paper garnisheeing n of the clerks
wages. Armour sent for the debtor
and asked him how long he had been in
debt. The man replied that for twenty
years he had been behind and that he
could not catch up.
But you get a good salary" said
MY. Armour, don't you?"
EYES," said the clerk, "but l can't
get out of debt. My life is such that
somehow or other l can't get out"
"But you must get out" said Mr..
Armour, "or you must leave here. How
much do you over"
The clerk then gave the amount. 1t
was less than $1,000. Mr.. Armour took
his check-book and wrote out a check
for the amount. There" said he, as
he handed the clerk the check. There
is enough to pay all your debts. Now
l want you to keep out Of debt, and II
I hear Of your again getting into debt
you will have to leave"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Too Late IN Mend.

There ls a point beyond which medication
cannot go. Before IL IL too late, to mend,
persons OF a rheumatic tendency. inherited
,r acquired, should use that benignant de.
Tense against the further progress Of the
The approximations MISREPRESENTATION. The
zane OF this proven reseuer il Hostetter's
stomach Ritters. which. Ii should also be
recollected. cures dyspepsia. liver complaint,
fever and ague, debility aud nervousness.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

The fact that only two ships bearing
the American flag were seen In Bar
celona last year is brought out by a
correspondent Of a marine paper as ex-
planning the impudence of the mob In
that city toward the United States
Consul during the recent anti-Amextcan
riGtA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
The Ladies.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use syrup OF Figs
under all conditions, makes il their favor
lie remedy. 10 get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company, printed near the
bottom Of the package. For sale by all
responsible druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Aga Mohammed Khan lost the two
middle fingers OF his right hand from
q sword cut.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. c.
Beltz, 439 Sth ave, Denver, Col, Nov. 8,
1kQ,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Birds and flowers delight us. but we are
enchanted when we behold the complex
ion Of a young lady made beautiful by the
use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

II is not good to he governed by the
feelings. for they ebb and flow like the
waves of the sea.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

The Sanskrit language is said ia
have about 800 root-words.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Hairs Cutarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Dobb'ns Floating Rorax Soap IL the only floating
soap that c ntains Borax. For toilet or laundry use I
Is Incompatible. A p~ffect soap for all usss. Try y
once. you'll use II always. order Of your grocer. Red
wrapper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Mira. winsloW's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
sottens the gums. reduces I'M
lllaNs PAIN, cures wind cello. Is cents Q bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

The Chinese language has 10000 sim.
pie words and only $50 roots.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

George l.. Of England never learned
the English language.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-01
BELDENYIILE.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. johnson
from Mankato visited at Geo. Doc
little's last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Stew
art, Sept. goth, daughter.
Mrs. c. E. Warn is visiting al
Jas. GIiggs' this week.
Scarlet fever in Mr.. Harrison's
family.
Geo. Chinook and wife of Cliff
ton visited at Joe LaGrander's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sparks, who have
been visiting at c. ]. and Frank
Bakers, started for their home in
Illinois last Monday morning.
Arthur and Jennie Travis from
Shell Lake are visiting friends and
relatives in town.
A bad accident occurred on the
Morrow hill last Sunday. As Mr.
Scruton's family were coming down
something about the harness broke
and the horses ran away, throwing
them out. Mrs. Baird's shoulder
blade and the baby's leg were brok.
en- and Mr.. Scruton's knee was cut
very badly. Mrs. S. was not much
hurt but badly frightened.
There are three persons to be bap
TIED down in the mill pond mex
Sunday.