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, 1896-05-27
To the Editor Of the st. CrOj1 Aris.

To the Editor Of the St. CrOj1 Ar's.
Dear Sir,
There has been a great deal Of talk during
the last several months about the probability
of these Danish West India Islands being sold
to the United States of America, and certain
". as expected, much speculation rs to the
possible results which such a change might
effect for the prosperity CT the Islands, and
the general welfare of the people.
Now it is the nature of mankind generally,
10 be disconnected. and like the ass we read
of in the fable, never satisfied with his pre-
sent state, that III which Providence has
placed him, and circumstances or events left
him, never trying by his own efforts to
improve his condition with the chances and
means at bis disposal, but ever only looking
for something else, Whatever it may be, so
long as it is a ch0ng6 uncertain as he may be
as to the good or evil which may result from
such change-never bearing in mind or
acting upon the advice of the old phrase
Better try to bear with that, the Ills of
which you are already acquainted with, than
grasp at that of which you know nothing.
and which is enveloped in uncertainty and
doubt
In this letter, Mr.. Editor, [ desire to make
d lew luth ~ Wy Va SS6 "f'
and some suggestions to those who are of the
unreserved opinion that these islands, if
under the Government of America must be
benefited, and the condition of the people
improved.
Ny first remark then will re as to the
nation and government to whom these islands
have been coded, and under whose parental
care they have been foT tbs past 1853 years,
and the nature and disposition of the people
by whom they have been ruled, and with
whom necessarily the subjects have been
in immediate contact.
Denmark, though a small state in Europe,
and occupying perhaps only a third place
among the advanced nations of the day, is
nevertheless an old and highly respected
kingdom, quiet going and peacefully settled,
with an transformations government, not
ambi ious for self ACKNOWLEDGMENT, Jogging
along in an easy unmeddlesome way, her
people Industrious, bard working, eontented,
combining themselves to their natural
resources. developing these Though limlted)
to perfection, keeping herself aloof irom'
yet ON the best terms with, her neighbors Tar
and near, avoiding ~quarrels which might
initiate against her in their results or com-
promise her honor and prevent her refa"'
, 1896-05-27

A sacred concert will be given in St.
Johns Church this evening. at which Mr..
Brindis de Salas will play. We UNDER
stand that he will leave for st. Thomas on
Thursday.
, 1896-05-27
St. CrOiX Lpse-
forening
DOGAUKTION Klubben den 3Ote
D Maj, Kl. s Aften.
The
Chris tianste@, st. CrNix,
Wednesday. 9th May 1895.

We beg to state that the omission OF some
names from Mr.. Briscoe's letter of last week,
on its being reprinted in the Avis, Was made
in our Office aud not by Mr.. Briscoe.
, 1896-05-27

The S. $. Ca, ib6ee arrived at Fre'lerikSted
on Sunday, took in some cargo and left for
st. Kits again yesterday afternoon. In the
st. Thomas Bulletin shp is advertised to ar
rive in St. Thomas on or about the 28th.
, 1896-05-27

LUTHERAN CHURCH.

On Sunday the 3lst May there will lie
held Divine Service in ChriStiansted's
Lutheran Church at the usual hours
90 Il 49,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

army. There is nothing new nor strange
in the differences that have occurred in
this religious organization, the only
thing being that the Salvation Amy
was planned upon lines which it was
thought would enable 1t to avoid the
rocks that have hindered the progress of
religious bodies. The success of the Sal
vation Army work has been pheneme-
nal; but SO long as its members have
human attributes and are not entirely
lost in self-abnegation, the organization
will be open to the same dangers that
such institutions since the first have
been, and from time to time will lose a
portion of its adherents through differ
ences in opinion. This is one of the
obstacles all religious bodies have to
contend with, and does not necessarily
mean that their work is falling of its
intent
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

AS the youngest Office in the cabinet
makeup, the Department of Agricul-
ture, through the efforts of Secretary
Morton, has been able to create quite a
stir. The oratory and humor of indig-
nant congressman has been called out to
an unusual degree, the climax being
reached when representative Cousins
declared, "This is no longer govern
ment of the people; it is government
by ]. Pierpont Morgan and J. Sterling
Morton" This remark is fit to rank
with Wilson of Washington's s'cuckoo''
call, and the appropriate innuendo, $50
it Fitz!" which brought down the house
during the Indian bill debate.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

The passing of the senate bill granting
monthly pension of 500 to the wido W
of the late Secretary Gresham, will need
more explanation before it's merit will
be unquestioned. Gresham received his
just due while living, and whatever OBJ
legation the country owed him for his
gallant services during the war had
been paid, so far as such debt can be
discharged, by the repeated honors be-
slowed upon him. For many years
Gresham held some Office or other with
lucrative salary attached, and if at his
death his widow has not competence,
the fault can only be in one place. The
case is far different with the widow of
some poor soldier slain in battle, or BY
wound or disease made incapable of Sc
curing a competence. The nation owes
debt to such soldier, or his family,
far more than it does to the widow OF
Secretary Gresham.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25
CoM1NG EVENTS.

Republican National Convention = st.
Louis. State econventiOn-Portland A pril
9th. County yconventIon-March2 2Sth at
The DalIes. Primaries March 21st.
First District Oregon congressional con
ventiOn--AIbany april 7th. second dis
frict--Portland April Sth.
People Party National COnventiOn-St.
Louis July 22d. State ecOnventiOnzsaIem
March 26th.
Democratic state convention meets at
Portland april 9th. County central COM
mIttee VIII meet Mt the courthouse in
The Dalles on March 9TH.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25
BICYCLES OF GREAT cosT.
New York Firm to Meet Demand for
$1,000 Bicycles.


$1,000 Bicycles.
The most prominent New York jew
elry firm has something new for wheel
men in a silver bicycle, which was put
on exhibition at their store few days
ago. The wheel is the first of the kind
ever made. In order to insure strength
and durability it was necessary to have
the supporting rods and spokes OF steel.
All the rest of the frame is of sterling
silver. The handle bar is of plain sill
yer, with FURNISHED ivory handles. The
other silver parts are finely engraved
by hand, with repousse etching OF the
Louis XVI. style. The sprocket wheel
is of plain silver. The saddle itself is
studded with silver nails. The cost of
the machine, as it stands, is $500. A
silver lantern to go with it will add
from $10O to 5000 to the price.
The completed wheel weighs about
&c pounds. A member of the company
said, in explaining the construction of
the new bike: ''This wheel was built
to supply demand which we know to
exist among some of our patrons for
better and more expensive wheel than
can be had on the market at present.
Such a wheel we have tried to make,
and believe that another season will
see many of them at the fashionable
resorts
A woman's wheel is being finished
in the firms shops. This wheel will
be much more richly ornamented, and
its price will be $1,000. A lantern
which is being made to go with it, will
be set with precious stones and will
cost several hundred dollars.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

In recent editorial the salera, Or.
independent says: "Time and again
have we seen Chamberlain Cough
Remedy tried and never without the
most satisfactory results. Whenever we
see person afflicted with hoarseness,
with cough or cold. we Invariably ad-
wise them to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy; and when they do, they never
regret 1t. 1t always does the work, and
does it well" For gale by Blakeley &
Houghton, Druggist.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

If there is any one thing that needs
to be purified, it is politics, SO the re-
former says, and many agree thereto.
But blood tells, and as blood purifier
and liver corrector Simmons Liver Reg
ulator is the best medicine. 81 use it in
preference to any other. $50 wrote Mr..
5. h. Hysell, of Middleport. Ohio. And
DIR. D. s. Russell, of Farmville, Va,
writes, TT fulfills all you promise for it. -
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25
water Famine in South Africa.

The South African newspapers are
full of amusing incidents in connection
with the Rand water famine. Soda wa
ter at five shillings a bottle is in general
use for culinary and washing purposes
The demand for Florida, bay rum, eau
de cologne and other liquids of like
character is unprecedentedly great, and
anything that can be pressed into the
service of the toilet commands fancy
price. A mixture of ammonia and
lavender water is said to yield satisfac-
tory results, and even vaseline and ben.
zine are by no means despised.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

Like many of its predecessors in re-
igious work, the Salvation Army is ex-
periencing dissensions in its own ranks.
The removal of Ballington Booth from
the American command has caused re-
gret among those who have witnessed
the success of his work and aroused bit
terness among his adherents in the
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

The exposure to all sorts and condi-
tions of weather that lumberman is
called upon to endure In the camps
often produces severe colds, which, if
not promptly checked, result in conges-
ton or pneumonia. Mr.. j. o. Daven-
port, ex manager of the Fort Bragg Red
wood Co., an immense institution at
Fort Bragg, CAL, says they sell large
quantities of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy at the company's store and that he
has himself used this remedy for severe
cold and obtained immediate relief.
This medicine prevents any tendency OF
cold toward pneumonia and insares a
prompt recovery. For sale by Blakeley
& Houghtop, Druggist,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25
THE DALLES
Real j: Estate
T<CHANGH
1NCHANGH-

The above association is
prepared to take a list of all
and any kind of Real Estate
for sale or e change, whereby
the seller will have the undi-
vided assistance of the follow
ing Real Estate Agents, or
ganized as an association for
the purpose of inducing i'm
migration to Wasco and Sher-
man Counties, and generally
stimulating the sale of prop
ertY:
G. E. Bayard, T. A. Hud-
son, J. G. Koontz & Co., J. M.
Huntington & Co., N. Wheal-
don, Gibbons & Marden, G. w.
Rowland.
Address any of. the above
well known firms, or
J. M. Huntington, Sec.
THE DALLEs, OREaoN
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, H., writes
that he had a severe kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his
back aud also that his bladder was af-
fected. He tried meny so called Kidney
cures but without any good result. About
a year ago he began to use Electric Bit
ters and found relief at once. Electric
Bitters is especially adapted to cure oi
all Kidney and Liver troubles and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price 50c and
$l.o0. At Blakeley & Houghton' Drug
Store.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-25

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
NEWS CLEANED IN THE COUNTY.
MiiIcr's Administrators Sue the Rail-
roaG-COurt and Other Items.

Tho administrators OF the estate Of the
late Joseph Miller. who was run over
at Glen Allen some months ago and
killed by a train OF the Richmond, Frede-
ricksburg, and Potomac railroad, on yes
terday entered suit in the Hsnrico Cir
cult Court against the railroad company,
claiming $1,000 damages.
The Varina School Board held its regu-
lar session at the Henrico county court
house yesterday. The teachers were paid
off for the month. and other routine
business transacted. The teachers OF
Brooklyn District were also paid their
salaries for a half month.
Frances Lopes and William vincent
were before Justice j. r. Lewis. OF Hen
rico county upon a warrant sworn out
by Thornton Echo, charging them with
hunting on his property. Owing TO the
absence Of Echo. who was detained at
home by sickness. the case was continued
until next Wednesday. Vincent is son
OF Squire G. c. Vincent
The case OF Joshua Green (colored).
charged with resisting Constable Cyclone
Samuels. of Henrico county In the dis
charge Of his duty, was set for trial be-
fore Squire Vincent.
Joshua failed 10 show up, so the Squire
declared his bond of 500 forfeited 10 the
state. Nelson Green was his bondsman.
For the convenience of those desiring
TO communicate with the office OF the
Henrlco county Jail. Sheriff Solomon has
had n Bell telephone placed therein. The
number Of the phone is lS2. the same
which was formerly used in the County
Clerks office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
HATtN.
Accidental Fires-O1d Dwelling
Burned-COurt Items.

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, VA.
December 19-(Special )-Powhatan is In
the lead in the matter of accidental
fires. On Thursday the alarm brought
out the villagers when it was found
that a colored womans kitchen in the
suburbs Of the town was on fire. The
building was quickly consumed, with all
Of the con,ents, and the dwelling mar
rowly escaped.
About the same time a cloud Of smoke
was seen south Of this place, which
seemed to be some five miles distant.
Later It was reported that the splendid
residence Of Major Charles Old. with
about all OF the contents. was burned.
The house was one Of the old splendid
country dwellings of the country, and
had been lately repaired and painted.
The loss will amount TO several thousand
dollars.
At the present term Of the County
Court eighteen criminal cases have been
disposed Of In fourteen Of them there
were convictions The batch OF prosecu-
tions grew opt of a colored cake-walk or
festival A general row came on, In which
razors. clubs, pistols. and brass-knucks,
and whiskey figured prominently. The
fines and costs collected and secured put
the public treasury ahead in the matter
OF expense
me death Of Mrs Annie Whitlock, the
young and accomplished wife Of Mr.
Iinwood Whitlock OF Tobaccoville. in
this county. casts sorrow over large
circle Of sympathizlng friends. She
leaves an infant but eight days old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Marriage i'm Essex.

WALKERTON, VA. December 19.-
(Special.)--A pretty white and green
marriage came of at noon Thurs lay at
Upper Essex church. the contracting
parties being Miss Martha w Wright
and Judge Thomas p. Blakey both OF
Essex county The church was beauti-
fully and tastefully decorated. As the
organ, presided over by Mr. Phil Bow
man discOurscd sweet music, the
ushers-Messrs. b. s. Wright. Robert
Whiuocke. j. w. Fleet. Arthur Motley
Preston Wright. j. Saunders. Charles
Sale, and Ed. Ware-marched I'm pairs
no the aisles. and. crossing over took
their stand on either side OF the chanceL
After them came the maids-Miss Sadie
Grymes Of Richmond. dressed In green
crepon, up the left aisle. and Miss Janey
Walker. OF King and Queen. attired In
white Organdie. up the highland there
crossing over, took their stand at each
corner Of the chancel Then the maid OF
honor. Miss N. Esther Wright. sister OF
the bride. In green CLOTH came up the
right aisle on the arm OF the best man.
Mr. Winie Evans, of MiddleseX, and the
bride attired IN a suit Of green cloth.
trimmed with white cashmere and back
applique, and carrying a bouquet OF
brides roses. and leaning on the arm Of
her brother. Mr. r. Edward Wright. who
gave her away. came up the left aisle.
The bride was met at the chancel by the
groom Rev Edward A. Temple. OF
Front Royal cousin OF the bride. OFF,
ciatcd, using the beautiful and impressive
ceremony OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church. After the ceremony the happy
pair took the train for Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
RIcHMONp TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, December 10. 1896.
No auction sales to-day. and private
sales very light.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites. $l23J tobacco. $l,i02.N. Total.
81. e55.15.
Mr.. e. d. Christian. of New York. was
here to-day.
Private sales for week: Wrappers. 3S;
smokers. -; filters. go: cutters. los; dark
leaf. 3d. scrap. ?; Tugs. H. Total 41I
hogs; against 1893 hogsheads last week,
and 239 hogsheads for same week last
year.
Revenue collections for week: Cigars
and cigarettes $7.W01O; tobacco. Si2 $500.
Total $29.5i912.
Bright and dark loose sales will be
very large next week. until December 2Jd.
when the market closes until January 8,
1897
The markets close strong on all grades
In dark tObaccos we quote: Lugs, COM
mon, ! 10 &c; medium TO good. 2 10 &c
Leaf-CommOn, 3 TO SC: medium to good
10 Sc. Selections. 10 to i5c.
Quotations for stemming tobaccos are
10 4l2c. for Tugs, TO Sc. for short leaf
and to l01zc. for long leaf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
pated in an all-day's fox-hunt sew,

pated In an all-day's fox-hunt several
DAYS ago
Mr.. r. NJ. Greenlaw, in the lower part
Of Stafford, has just completed a hand
soma new residence.
Mr.. 7. w. King has been commissioned
postmaster at Haynesville, Richmond
county. to fill a vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. W. X. Davis.
Mr.. T. Z. Sullivan, widely-known
manager of baseball leagues. who re-
Gently returned from an extended trip
TO Europe. has been visiting the family
Of Captain w. f. Baker, at Shiloh, this
county.
Mr.. William G. Askins for many years
postmaster at Port Conway, and one OF
the most prominent merchants Of his
county, has moved 10 Baltimore. Nd.
with his family, to engage in business
there.
Mr. James T. Gouldman, one OF King
Georges most respected and prominent
men. who has been under medical treat
ment I'm a hospital in Washington, D. c.,
has returned home, somewhat improved
in health.
Mrs NJ. s. Edwards, OF Northumberland
county Is spending the winter with her
sister, in this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
Meetings at the Y. VI. &. A. To-Day

Meetings at the \. vi. L. n. lo-Das'
This afternoon. at o'clock, Professor
Dobbins. of Boston. Mass, will conduct
the mems meeting in the Association Hall.
Last Sunday afternoon the meeting was
well attended and the services very In
terestng. The theme for this afternoon
will be The Two Princes Professor
Dobbins has written story made up from
the well-hnown ben Hur." by Lew Wal
lace, and the prince OF the House oil
David" The talk will be Illustrated by
a number of most excellent stereopticon
views. the lantern used. being one
Of the very best made. This meeting wiz
be free to men. Tickets can be secured
nj the association building, gratis, as
long as the supply lasts.
on Monday evening Professor Dobbins
will continue this lecture, and among the
famous views that Will be exhibited are the
following: Ancient Rome Antioch, and
Jerusalem" with scenes in Egypt and the
land of the Brahmins; the terrific battle at
sea between the Roman Galleys and the
Pirates: the famous Chariot Race and
life among the Arabs; also, scenes in the
ffe of Christ. including the crucihXiOn,
resurrection, and ascension.
Mrs Dobbins will sing at both OF these
lectures. on Monday night botn ladies
and gentlemen will be admitted and the
admission price will be 2j cents. The
meeting for this afternoon is, as usual,
for men only.
At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon, in the
Association Hall. Mr. Dobbins will give a
stereopticon TEMPERANCE talk to boy
under IS years Of age. There will be other
interesting features at this meeting.
Every boy in Richmond is invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20


LIVERPOOL, December ls.-l2:30 2. NJ
Cottonwood business done; American
SPOT grades LTD lower; American mid
ding, 4d. sales. 1900 Dales-Amerlcan, IL,
800 bales; speculation and export, Loo
bales; receipts, 560Jo bales-American, a.
500 bales.
Futures opened easy; demand moderate,
December 3 60-Gid.: December and Janu-
airy. 57-eid.: January ard February
3 5T-6fQ3 5-6iQ3 57-6id.; February and
March. 3 576id. March and April. 3 NGid. :
April and May and May and June. 3 5S-6.d. I,
June and July,3 5g-j4d., JJly and August,
3 s0-6fQ5 59-6in3 50-6id.; August ana Sep
L. lbsr, 5S-Gid.
Futures quiet
Spot prices: American middling. fair,
ll-32d. good mlddlins Lied, low mid
ding -9-32d. good ordinary, 25-32d, or
r. M'-December. 3 Go-Giq3 6l-eid., buy
ers; December and January. 3 57-Cln
5S-G4, buyers: January and February,
3 57-6id., buyers; February and March and
March and April. 576inS 53-6id sellers,
April and May, 3 5S-6id., buyers. May and
June. 3 59-6id, sellers June and July.
3 5g-6iq3 60-64d.. buyers; July and August,
co -eifl3 6l-Cid., sellers; August and Sep
TENDER, 69,eid, sellers.
Futures closed steady.
NEW YORK, December 19-Cotton--
Quiet; middling. Z 3-loc.. net receipts. go
ed. 1lS bales sales, isS bales-all spin
ners; stock. 2Gal13 bales.
Totals to-day: Net receipts 52.fO9 bales;
exports-to Great Britain 2o.7ZI bales; 10
France. 1889 bales; TO the Continent, 49,
659 bales: STOCK. l.25S. AS bales.
Totals since september LIST: Net receipts,
4.iil, i3S bales; exports-to Great Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-20
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, bonds, Stocks.
'r"fn, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle,
country Produce, &C., Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK. December 19.-London dis
apo nted bear operators in the stock
market to-day. "a, instead OF sending
lower prices for American securities, the
early cables reported a moderate rise
in prices there. The expectation was
that the foreign markets would reflect
the uneGsincss felt here after the adop-
ton Of the Cameron resolut on By the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The reverse proved to be the case. and
right at the opening Of the board there
was rush to cover short contracts
Under these purchases prices moved up
IA to 2l-2 per cent The recovery was
also due TO a large extent TO Washington
advices that the action of the Senate
committee in the matter Of recogniz ng
the republic Of Cuba viii not receive the
approval Of the House. Statements were
also made by senators, not members Of
the committee referred to, to the effect
that the Senate will not pass the resolu-
ton.
The stocks most conspicuous in the
rally were Consolidated Gas. the
Changers. Southern Ra lway preferred.
Sugar. Tobacco, Louisville and Nashville.
Reading. and Jersey Central. Manhattan
broke ~ TO S. on the suit brought by
a bondholder for the removal of the di-
rectors. The petitioner claims that the
directors have been paying unearned d.
vidends. Western Union was weak, in
sympathy.
In the last hour OF business speculation
was feverish and unsettled. on sales to
realize profits by early buyers. The bank
statement again showed some wide
changes especially in the loan and de-
posit lines but it had little influence
Speculation left off irregular. As a
rule. the active issues made gains OF 1-ifr2
per cent. on the day. Manhattan was an
exception. and made a fractional loss
The total sales were 49,. 40 shares. in
Guiding % 100 Sugar. 1850 ST Paul. 10 200
Burlington and quincy, and 12.6o0 Man
haitian.
The market for railway and mscel-
laneous bonds was weak. The sales foot
ed up $l03O000.
The total sales of stocks to-day were
1850 shares.
Treasury balances: Coin, s121 ,l31 .O19;
currency SlS.773.0S7