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The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

Loaning money to Kansas farmers to buy
cattle to feed for the market is one of the
features of banking in Kansas City and in
Kansas. The bankers, the Kansas City
Star says. are very careful to obtain the
best security for the payment of loans.
Such is the rule. but when it came to the
Cattle King Gillett, who has gone TO pieces
owing hundreds of thousands. banks had
such confidence in his ventures that from
many Of them he obtained money almost
for the askings The result was that when
the speculator failed most of the banks had
no adequate security for their loans. The
practical banker assumed that the boomer
was an exception to 81 business laws. and
loaned him all the money he wanted. 1t is
not. however, the only instance of the kind
on record.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
Totals ..................1 .12s
November


WASHINGTON, Nov. 30-A national con-
ference - consider problems connected with
recent national acquisitions will be held in
Washington, Dec. 13 10 IS, during the sec
ond week of the new session of Congress.
The speakers who have consented to dis
cuss these themes in the convention include
such specialists as DIR. Josiah Strong. DR..
Howard H. Russell, Anthony Comstock
Gen. c. II. Howard. DR. Wilbur f. Crafts,
DR.. NJ. D. Kneeland, DR. Tennis w Ham
lin. Dr. Frank NJ. Bristol, Mrs. Mary H.
Hunt, Mrs. Margaret ID. Ellis. Mrs. f. NJ
Thacher, Mrs. h. B. Ingalls, and others. For
programme and further particulars address
Rev. w +. Crafts. 2i0 Delaware avenue. N.
E., Washington. D. c.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

standard and ideals of city government are
very much higher now than they We're
twenty-five or thirty years ago. Several
cities now have charters drawn on the most
approved lines. and there has been as much
improvement in administrative methods as
in forms of government. This is not true of
all American cities, but it is true of suf-
fcient number to show that the cause of
municipal reform and better city govern
ment has made decided progress. There is
still room for much improvement, but the
fact that progress is being made is encour-
aging to further efforts.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

The Nashville CTena.) American is appre-
hensive for the future of the colored man
because whites are entering and controlling
the occupations which, in the South and a
large part of the country, were enjoyed by
colored people a few years ago. A few years
ago there were no white BARRIERS or hotel
walters in the South: now a large part Of
both are whites. 1t says there are other en-
ployments which negroes are losing. Still,
he is one of the most valuable laborers in
fhe land
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

The storm which has devastated the East
ern coast, destroying shipping and wharves,
blocking railroads and wrecking telegraph
lines, is without parallel, considering the
destruction and the season of the year. Not
long ago the West was the victim of the
blizzard, but in recent years the East has
had storms surprising in violence any re-
cent disturbances in the West. The second
orally escape the violent storm in its most
destructive form.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

The Paris press has been so abusive of the
United States while its peace commission
has been in session in that city that it is
probable some other European city will be
selected for conferences in which this gov
ernment may have a part.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

Senator Hoar's opposition to the acquisi-
ton of the Philippines is not based on good
ground. The constitutional argument
against acquiring new territory is as obso-
lete as the constitutional argument against
the abolition of slavery. Senator Hoar's
talk regarding the purchase of sover-
eighty comes very near being play on
words 1t does not rise TO the dignity of
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

An exchange recalls the fact that few
years ago Mr. Carnegie, who is raving
against expansion. desired to have the
United States annex Great Britain and Can
ada, going so far as to crowd the maga-
zines with fervid articles advocating his
ridiculous conception.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
Totals ................ ..144
November
Increase completed wells, 81.

Increase completed wells, 81
Increase new production, barrels, 315.
Increase dry holes or gas wells, IA.
Abandoned wells, AZ.
Average December wells, barrelS...... Sc
Average January wells, barrels. 24lb
Average February wells, barrels. ...... 80 1-5
Average March wells, barrels. .......... 224
Average April wells, barTels............ 1872
Average May wells barrels. .......... 24%
Average June wells, barrels. ........... 233s
Average July wells barrels. ............. rs 1-10
Average August wells, barrels. ........ Is Is
Average September wells, barrels..... 26 Ill
Average October wells barrels........ q %
Average November wells, barrels. 21A
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

1t is reported that Brigham H Roberts.
representative-elect from Utah, has taken
fourth wife since his election At the rate
Of one a month only an extra session in
April will interfere with the statesman go
ing to Washington with a dozen or more
wives in December, 1899.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

The marked improvement in the health Of
the volunteer army is probably due in part
to colder weather, but in great measure, no
doubt, to the fact that the men have become
seasoned and have learned how to take care
Of themselves
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

Postage stamps, stamped envelopes, cards,
etc, for the whole country cost $1,127 $685. 7s.
Twine cost three times as much as wrap
ping paper, while S3S1, ,74457 was the amount
it cost to inspect postal affairs and search
for mail depredatfons
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

When the ambassador of the anti-im-
periaIist club called upon the President, he
was asked whether he had any better plan
to propose than there was reason to believe
that the President had in mind. The reply
was that the anti-imperialists had not got
so far as to consider a plan.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

An Eastern paper puts the names Of Hugh
II. Hanna and Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Heath in the list of aspirants for the
senatorship in this State. Neither Of these
men is an aspirant
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

Representative Champ Clark predicts that
another such Republican victory as that of
Nov. s will undo the Republican party"
Mr.. Clark is funniest when he puts on his
prophetic mantle.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

last week were % per cent larger than
during the corresponding week in 1892 must
feel that the outlook for hard times, which
alone. in the opinion of Mayor Taggart, can
help the Democrats out in 1900. is not very
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

Let it be distinctly understood that the
big popular subscription asked of English
people by General Kitchener for the educa-
ton Of the Sudanese is not for the express
and especial purpose of teaching the fuzzy
Wuzzies to fight
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

A New York paper says that Boss Croker
has disappeared and that his followers are
uneasy. He was last heard of in confer
ence in which Mayors Taggart and Harrison
participated.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
Ha1tinEIy.

"The Perkins got their piano on the in
stalment plan, 1 hear"
II don't know whether they did or not. I
know she plays that way"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

If the champions of good city government
could devise some plan to cause city Of
ficials to live up ID the letter and spirit of
improved charters they would confer great
boon upon taxpayers
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
The Sovnce RochaIor

The Sweet Young Thing-I don't see why
they call it rational costume" 1t is so
unwomanly.
The Savage Bachelor-That's the reason.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

The common remark that municipal gov
ernment IN American cities is failure is
not nearly as true ass It was a generation
ago. There has been distinct progress and
Improvement in that period. and the general
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

what is your notion Of an ideal woman?"
"One who can look like a princess in a
three-dollar suit"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
THE INDIANAPOLIS JoURNAL
Can be found at the following places:
EW YORK-AstOr House

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CaICAGO-Palmer House, p. o. News Co., 217
Dearborn street, Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
street.
LOUISVILLE-C. r. Deering, northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson Streets and Louisville
Book Co. 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. T. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Willard's Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01

One interview each week from Senator
Hanna will meet every demand of the public
and little more
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-01
BUBBLES IN THE AIR


can how did yez git the black eye?"
"At me daughters pink tea
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-12
New Snake River steamer.

The o. r. & N. Co. has commenced
work at RIparia on what is intended to
De the finest and fastest steamer that
ever ran on the upper Snake river. The
new boat will be named the Spokane,
and will have third more power than
the Lewiston, which was big improve
ment on the boats which preceded her.
The Spokane will be 100 feet long, with
35 foot beam and AZ foot hold. Her en-
gfnes will be 1S.inch cylinders, 7-foot
stroke, and the boiler will carry $50
pounds of steam. On account of burn
ing coal, there will be more room tor
freight, and she will easily carry 5000
sacks of wheat. She will be lighted by
electricity, and have all the modern i'm
provements. The cost will be about $25,
600. On account of not being able to
get her boiler before December 10th. it
will be the middle of December before
she will be completed. The new boat
will have the speed and power, with
light draught, to more easily navigate
the upper Clearwater than the company
has been heretofore able to do with the
lewiston
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The Library.

Have you taken q membership in the
circulating library? If not, you cannot
realize how much you ale missing.
twenty-five cents a month is such a
small sum for the privilege of access to
so many good books. While person
can keep a book no longer than two
weeks without paying cent day extra
for it, even the busiest people can finish
reading story in that time, while many
take three or four in that interval.
Since obtaining extra funds for the pur-
chase of books, many late publications
have been added to an already choice
selection; and every day the best of ad-
ditions are made. Everyone should
take advantage of this opportunity to
secure good reading matter.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-12
Better Than the Filter.

DIR. Martin of the New York board of
health says that a sure safeguard against
i'll effects from contaminated water, and
especially useful in the country, or at
summer resorts, Is the addition of five
drops of peroxide of hydrogen to glass
of water few minutes before drinking
it. The liquid is obtainable at any drug
store, it costs but few cents, is abso-
lutely harmless, tasteless and colorless.
Its addition to the water only breaks it
up into active oxygen and water, the
former killing whatever germs or disease
may be present in the water.
In purifying water in quantity, add 15
drops to the quart. This matter is
equally effacacious and much more con-
venient than the ordinary way of boil
ing water to destroy possible germs. If
few drops of solution of sugar are
placed in glass OF suspected water, and
the glass is covered, ii it is contami-
mated, will become cloudy and deposit a
sediment after few hours.
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FOR SALE.

S20 acres of land, estate of W. j.
Mems, 10 miles south of The Dalles, 200
acres of which is good level tillable land, +,
balance fpasture with living water;
Small kouse, good stables and barns.
Will be sold at bargain; one-third
cash, balance credit. Enquire of J. G..
Mems or w. II. Wilson, attorney.
]. G. MEMS,
Administrator Estate of w. ]. Mems.
aug13 1mo DIV
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To Cleanse the System

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
bitual constipation, to awaken the kid
neys aad liver to a healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds, or fevere, use
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
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The Da1les Daily Chronicle.
FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 1898
wAYsI0E cLEANINcs.

Fruit jars and cans at Mays G. Groves,
Today-Salt water fish, salmon, crab,
Holsters, at Bonn Bros.' Market.
Now is the time to spray with Paris
Green. Clarke & Falk have the strong
est you can get. If
Crushed vioiets, the latest flavor for
ice cream soda at the Columbia Candy
Factory. Give it trial. If
Round trip rate from Tie Dales to
Bonneville or Multnomah Falls for the
excursion is only so cents.
Furnished rooms to rent, also suites
of rooms suitable for housekeeping. APP
ply to 10 and 20, Chapman block. If
One of the man features at Bonne-
vile Sunday, August 14th, will be a
genuine, old fashioned. Rhode Island
clam bake. Round trip fare only so
cents.
The Salem police do not spare sex or
age in the enforcement of the bicycle
ordinance. Monday night a young
woman was arrested for not having a
light on her bicycle.
Ice Cream wholesale and retail at the
Columbia Candy Factory. Orders to fur
nish lodge socials and ice cream festi-
walls solicited. Don't forget that our
ice cream sodas are the best IN thecity.
The o. R. & N. Company will run a
special coach between this point and
Bonneville Sunday, August 18th, for the
accommodation of excursionists, going
on the 6:55 a. M. train and returning
from Bonneville at 8 80 p. m.
Sunday, August 14th, will undoubted-
ly be the banner day of the season for
Bonneville excursionists. There will be
several new features in the entertain
ment on that date. Round trip fare
from The Dalles only so cents.
The heavy clouds of smoke which
seem to be enveloping the country in
the vicinity of Mt. Hood, 1t is reported
are caused by immense forest fire:
which are raging about fifteen miles
from the mountain to the southwest.
A party of tourists came up on the
DAlles City last evening. Among then
were Mrs. A. D. Sharon and Miss Sharon
of San Francisco, and H. H. Tetault o
New York. They spent last evening il
viewing the city, and we trust were fav
orably impressed.
Anyone having relatives among thu
fifty-seyen volunteers from this place
may have an opportunity to address tn,
rosters which are to be kept for then
until their return, by calling at Mrs
Phillips millinery store between tn
hours of a. m. and p. m. today an,
tomorrow.
The preliminary hearing of Curle,
Keith was held before Recorder Gate
last evening at Z 80 O'Clock. Keith, ,wh,
was accused of stealing $23 from tn
steward of the Dalles City, waived ex
animation and was bound over to awai
the action OF the grand jury at the mex
term of court.
Reports from Dufur yesterday after
noon state that the atmosphere is iull Q
smoke, caused by forest fires In that vi
cinity. We, too, are beginning TO MOTTO
the effect of these dreaded fires, whicl
not only destroy our forests, but obscur
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the view of tourists and mountain b.
ers and make the air oppressive as we'll
as unbearable.
Every day the warehouses are being
cleared of the wool clips consigned to
them, the prevailing price seeming to be
from 1879 to lac.
In the fire which occurred Sunday at
Goldendale when the hone of G. w.
Hess was destroyed, B. W. Gilmore, an
aged man and member of the Gilmore
family so well known in Oregon and
Washington, was seriously burned.
Tuesday evening the old gentleman died
from the effect of the injuries received.
It may have been extremely hot in
this city and neighborhood; we will not
dispute the fact. However, while in
every exchange we peruse is mentioned
the fact that people in cities, and har-
vest hands as we'll, are overcome by the
heat and prostrated, we have yet to
chronicle the first instance of such an
occurrence having taken place here.
Next Saturday evening the fruit
growers and shippers of this vicinity will
have an opportunity to hear something 3
which will be to their advantage. On
that occasion a meeting will be held at
the council chambers, which will be ad-
dressed by VIM. Weathered, who is an
expert in handling fruit. Parties who
are interested will no doubt he pleased
with the opportunity to hear him
speak.
And now Baker City is becoming
alarmed over the scarcity of the water
supply, and the water committee has
prohibited lawn and street sprinkling.
Dalles people have much to be thankful
for. While many cities in Eastern Ore.
gon have the same catastrophe confront.
ing them, we are blessed with good
supply of water and the broad Columbia
flows by our doors, so that. we are sure
Of never-failing supply.
One of the features which makes The
Dalles such beautiful little city is its
of the poplar tree, especially, abroad il
our city, and it's effects are very notice
able in the Withered branches. 1t is G
species of the caterpillar which attaches
to the branches and weaves web abou
itself, gradually enlarging it until the
entire tree is enveloped. This might bC
prevented were the owners careful tC
keep a sharp lookout for the slightes
appearance of the destructive insect
when the branch could be cut off anC
thus prevent them spreading.
The Antelope Herald, which for sew
eral months has been edited by NJ. E
Miller, son of G. w. Miller, of this city
has changed hands and will now b,
owned and edited by Mr.. Fred N. Wal
lace, who for some time has been resi-
dent of Mitchell, but who was brought
up in Antelope. Fred is bright, ener-
getic young man, and his friends in The
Dalles wish him success in his new un
dertaking, while the members of th'
newspaper fraternity welcome him Il
that field of labor, and have nothing bu
the best wishes for his future prosper
ity.
Wednesday was the hottest II the his
tory of Pendleton. At IL O'Clock tn
thermometer stood at Ill degrees. Il
the afternoon it reached 119 degrees a
the voluntary Observers Office. Othe
Thermometers about town read from IL
to 122 degrees. Some attribute . or
degrees of the heat to the fires in tn
wheat fields four miles east of the city
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Business was quiet and people haunted
cool places. The wooden mills shut
down in the middle of the afternoon on
account of the heat. There were no
prostrations in the city, but number of
! horses and men were overcome in the
wheat fields.
The yield OF grain at Olax, in Gillian
county, is remarkably large. There Is
hardly an acre that does not produce
from % to q bushels, and in places the
latter figure is exceeded. The farmers
will make big profit if they can get
enough men and machines to harvest
and thresh the crop. At present thresh-
ing machines are scarce, and farmers
who failed to engage them beforehand
will have to take their turns in the wait
ing lines. The farmers say few years
| ago machines could be had at any time,
but this year they are comparatively few
in proportion to the acreage, and they
command good figure.
From the amount of fruit boxes which
are daily piled up in front of the Pacific
Express Co.'s for shipment one would
/ suppose that little would be left for the
needs of the local trade. But the sup
| ply is 1nexhaustible and there is plenty
and to spare. However, is it not the
case that in many instances the best is
/ shipped and that which is second best
kept at home? We have heard many
complaints to that effect; but have con-
icluded that as ''the proof of the puddin'
lis in eating it" the CHRONICLE force will
have no opportunity to refute the charge
unless some of our friends who have
fruit farms afford us a chance TO test the
hatter-and the fruit as we'll.
Residents of this city had begun to
think that the promise of cooler wea.
ther, given by Observer Pague, was
never to be fulfilled, when yesterday the
thermometer dropped several degrees
and stood at about the 80 mark. While
this would not be considered anything
but very warm at another time, to peo-
pie who have been eweltering for about
three weeks it was decided relief. Mr..
Pague's latest report says: The area of
high bafometric pressure continues off
the Northern California coast, slowly
moving northward. From this, "bigh''
cooler weather is expected to prevail
Friday and Saturday over the Pacific
Northwest. Accompanying the fall in
temperature will be clouds and probably
rain along the coast. The current warm
period east of the Cascades is phenome-
nal.
I Fire started at O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon in Edward Linsler's field, four
miles east of Pendleton, between the
Umatilla river and Wildhorse creek. 1t
destroyed three settings of wheat from
140 acres, being about 2700 bushels.
Desperate fighting by Mr.. Linsler. as
sisted by his men, saved two other set
tings, which had been given up for lost.
The flames spread and destroyed 80
acres of barley, or 5000 bushels, and SO
acres of wheat, or 1000 bushels, belong
ing to Earhart Bros. Peter Tecalo lost
5000 bushels of wheat, which had been
threshed and covered, ready for hauling
to Pendleton. Linsler's and Earhart's
grain was headed, but not threshed
Linsler's wheat was not insured. Fire
destroyed wheat fields between Adams
and Athena. Names and amounts are
not obtainable.
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Dated this 31st day OF July, 1898.

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption,
and in later stages it furnishes prompt
relief. For sale by the Snipes-Kinerely
Drug Co.
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Bob Moore. OF La Fayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found De-
Wits Little Early Risers to be perfect.
They never grippe. Try them for liver
and stomach troubles. For sale by the
Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
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Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that for the
purpose of making examination of all
persons who may offer themselves as
candidates for teachers of the schools oi
this county, the county school superin-
tendent thereof will ho'd public ex.
animation at The Dalles, Oregon, be-
ginning Wednesday, August 10, 1898, al
o'clock p. IN. c.. L. GILBERT,
County School Supt.,
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Truth wears well. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for regu-
lating the bowels, curing constipation
and sick headache. They don't gripe.
snipes. .Kinersly Drug Co.
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NOTICE,

All freight for points east of The
Da'les must be delivered at the o. Il
points west of The Dalles must be- de-
liverde at the depot before p. M. to go
forward on train No. %, leaving at :s5
next mon ming, except perishable fre5gAe
which will be received from a. n. IN
til 7:l5 a. M. on the date the train
leaves. JAS. IRELAND, Agent.
a6 2lrR
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Look out.

All persons using the city water for ir-
rigating purposes are warned that any
infringement of the rules will be strictly
enforced. ]. B. CRossEN, supt.
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Cleveland wheels are selling in spite
of all the cheap wheels that are ofey5Bg-
Call and see our '9S models. Maiez 6e
Benton.
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To Cure a Cold in one Day.

10 Oure q OoIu IN One Dhys
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund tie money il
it fails to cure. 25c.