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EVILS THAT MEYER COME.

At every stage OF events in the
Philippines prophets of the dismal
order present the dark side of the
situation. They never seem to be
discouraged by the collapse of their
predictions. No sooner is one phase
of affairs cleared up favorabIy than
fresh chapter of dismalism is
opened. Three months ago they
insisted that it would take an army
of $4,000 men to drive Agulnaldo's
army out of its works. But 10000
proved enough. Then expenditures
in the Philippines were estimated by
opponents of the treaty at hundreds
of millions year. The real figures
are quite moderate, with some
revenue as an Offset. Even the an
nexation of Hawaii drew forth a
warning that it would be necessary
to maintain there strong army and
feet. A few soldiers suficed and
the presence even of one cruiser is
not required. There has been talk
of a spirit of revolt in Cuba and
Porto Rico, but all that has happened
is distinctly encouraging.
A favorite assertion of the pessi-
mistic class IS that the Philippines
can not be quieted for years. But
the change for the better within two
wee ks has been remarkable. The
natives will be given all the home
rule they can MAINTAIN successfully,
and many are finding out that they
have no reason for further fighting.
The calamity prophet will not down,
however. If there had been any
thing retiring in his nature he would
have quit after the presidential
campaign of 1896. That was truly
elimination of dreadful forebod-
ines of universal ruin if the gold
standard prevailed. Yet the decis-
ion to stick to the 100c dollar has
been followed by one of the greatest
eras of national prosperity. Those
who are gloomy in regard to the
Philippines will draw it mild if they
care to be warned by their uniform
failure to make true forecast of
American progress.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
A SAD .ANNIVERsARY.

Last night marked the 34th an
niversary of the assassination Of
President Abraham Lincoln by j.
Wilkes Booth, in Ford's theater,
Washington City. 1t was just at the
close of the civil war, on the eve
of the present generation springlng
into existence. The Telegram says:
The occasion was HORRIBLE one,
convulsing the entire nation. Those
of the past generation yet alive.
when recalling the tragedy to their
minds, shudder at it TO this day.
President Lincoln hail just saved
the Union from dlsmehberment, and
was about seeking comparative rest,
such as he had not known in four
dreary, troublous v ears,l when he
suddenly was nshered Into eternal
life and immortalized onfearth.
What difference between April
IA, 1865, and April IA, 1899! Then
the United States was entering upon
an era of renewed peace. Now this
country is embroiled in difficulties
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

Fresh cracked Nebraska corn at the
Wasco warehouse. Finest kind of
chicken feed. mcb25-tf
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
That ThrObbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take
Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back
if not cured. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists. 5
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
A Frightful BIunder

VIII often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the best in the world, will kill
the pain and promptly heal 1t. Cures
old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, corns,
felons and all skin eruptions. Best pile
cure on earth. Only % cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists 5
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

in various parts of the globe, and
those who were opposing each other
during the rebellion are, in, 1899,
fighting side by side against foreign
foes. Strange conditions are brought
about by the mutations of time. The
war with Spain has oblHerated all
sectional lines in the UElted States,
and at this moment the nation is
more compact than ever before.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially
Piles, De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of a good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Snipes-K Drug Co.
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SNAKE RIVER.
Riparia to Lewiston.
8 a. m.
Tue.,T Thur,
and Sat,
Lv Riparia
daily

c. Parties desiring to 90 to Heppner shouIa
take No 4, leaving The Dalles at $50 D. m
pmatklng direct connections at Heppner JUNCTION.
returning king direct connection at Heppner
junction with No, /. arriving at The DaiIes at
No q, throught freight east bound, does not
SEdy SaL1y passengers; arrives 2:50 a. M, departs
No "a local freight, carries passengers, east
oounQ; arrives 4:3O p. M. departs S:15 D. m.
NO 21, west bound through freight, does not
carry carry passengers; arrives 8:15 p. M, departs
No. %. west bound local freight, carries pas
sengers; arrives 5:15 p. M, departs 80 a. m.
For full particulars call on o. R. q N Co.'s
agent The Dalles. address
w. H. HURLBURT,
Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or,
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FRENCH & CO.,
BANKERS.

rRANsAcTA ENERALBANKINe BUSHES
Letters of Credit issued available in the
Eastern States.
Sight Exchange and TelegraphlG
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago,
st. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore
gon, Seattle WASH, and various points
in Oregon and Washington.
Collections made at all points on fav.
orable terms.
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Notice..

Have you farm for sale or for rent,
or do you know of any person holding
farming lands that they wish to dispose
Of? If so, please write to any agent of
the o. R. & N. Co., and he will send
you circular which will interest you.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

The Maine Heavy Artillery, $50
strong, lost but two men during its
service, including its six months in
Cuba. A record of this kind is
carefully excluded from anti-admin-
istration papers.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

You we'll know that good drug sign
is the patronage which is bestowed on
the store. 1t is the purity of the goods
handled and the manner of doing busi-
ness that makes and keeps this business.
We are pleased with the result of our ef-
forts to supply the best drugs at the
best price. We are particular about the
compounding of them.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

WILLAMETTE RIVER.
Portland to Corvallis
and Way-Landings.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Columbia Rv. Steamers,
To ASTORIA and Way
Landings.

WILLAMETTE RIVER.
Oregon City, Newberg,
Salem d Way Lands.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

Fast Salt Lake, Denver, FIT
Mail Worth, Omaha, Kan.
11:5O p. m. sas City, St. Louis
Chicago and East.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
A Beautiful Skin.

Ladies, if you desire transparent, clear and
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freck1es, moth, blackheads, pimples, vulgar
r dness, yellow and muddy skin are permanent
~ removed, and deliciousIy clear and refined
Price per small box, so cents; large box, 81, or
SIX large boxes, So Sent to any address post
paid and under plain wrapper upon receipt of
the above amount. Write for free circular.
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Walla Walla, Spokane,
Minneapolis. st. Paul,
y u lu t b, Milwaukee,
Chicago and East.
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Loss of Mules.
ish army.

Washington, Oct. GA cable message
from General Otis to the war department
brings word of the loss of several hun
bred horses and mules on the transport
Siam. The message is as follows:
Mania, Oct. 6-The steamer Siam
which left San Francisco Aug. Is with AZ
horses and 1928 mules, encountered ty-
pnoon the 2lst ult. in northern Luzon in
which all but about 16 mules were lost.
The animals were killed by the pitching
of the vessel and lack of air from the
necessary closing of the matches. No cas-
ualties among the passengers
1t is stated at the quartermasters de-
partment that the mules which were lost
on the Siam were trained pack mules,
and were considered the most valuable
sent to the Philippines.
Manila, Oct. 6.-The transport Siam,
which left Honolulu 81 days ago. en-
countered typhoons early this week. One
lasted 40 hours. Most of the forage. which
was on deck, was swept overheard. All
the boats were smashed in and the steam
er rolled tremendously in the trough of
the sea, although the officers made every
effort to bring her about. The mules
were hurled from side to side and fright
fully mangled and disemboweled. Their
legs and necks were broken and the
wretched animals fell in such a confuesd
mass that the attendants were unable to
relieve them. In the meantime a deck
load was washed off, the ship lightened
and the rolling increased. When the
storm abated the injured animals were
killed and their carcasses thrown over
board. When the Siam arrived here her
propeller was high out of the water and
the wrecks of her boats were hanging
from the davits.
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Braflstrect's Review.

New York, Oct. 6-Bra dstreet's to-mor-
row will say: Distributive trade. while
smaller at some markets, is still very en-
couraging in volume. Industry is active
railroad earnings heavy, prices still tend
upward and bank clearings increase while
failures lessen. Family festivals and
other celebrations at several cities have
had an appreciable effect upon retail and
proved a stimulating factor in wholesale
lines Industrial activity is widespread
and strikes are fewer and less costly
than in most years.
Though lessened by the holidays, bank
clearings. swelled party by heavy Octo~
Der disbursements and partly by general
business expanding, tend to enlarge as
the season advances.
business failures are apparently at q
minimum and liabilities are certainly less
costly than for many years past.
Prices as a whole manifest aggressive
strength, Farm products are especially
prominent in this direction, the South's
greatest staple, cotton, owing to a short
crop, advancing, and owing to active spec
u1ation leading in extent of gain with an
advance of nearly 1ac for the week as
compared with nearly &c cents year ago
and of quite 2lac as compared with the
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Standing of the Clubs.
Schley-SampSOn Row,

New York, Oct Ga special to the Her.
aid from Washington says: President Nc
Kinley may not re-submit to the senate
the nominations of Rear Admirals Schley
and Sampson for advancement in recogni-
ton of the victory at Santiago. The ad-
ministration is disposed to avoid a re-
newal of the bitter contest between
friends of the two officers and may finally
decide to let the matter drop. When Rear
Admiral Sampson was here he talked
with Secretary Long on the matter of re-
submitting the nominations. He Is natu-
rally gratited at the support received
from the administration, but does not
want to embarrass the president or sec
retary. Rear Admiral Schley has many
friends who will support his claims for
recognition, and some of them may pro-
pose bill creating the grade of vice adj
miral in the hope that the president will
appoint him to the position.
Because of the South African situation
it is planned to get the Chicago ready for
sea as soon as possible and the work of
repairing the vessel will be expedited. 1t
Is stated that the selection of the cruiser
Brooklyn AS flagship OF the Estate sta
ton was specially recommended by Ad-
mral Dewey. Admiral Schley wanted his
Brooklyn as flagship of the Asiatic sta
ton, and the vessel might have been sent
but for Admiral Dewey's suggestion. At
the request of Captain p. Fl. Cooper he
has been detached from the command of
the Brooklyn. His successor will be an
nounced in a few days.
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Will Fight the Case,

San Francisco, Oct 6.-Fifty or 60
representatives of jobbing firms met to-
day to receive the report of commit
tee previously appointed in the matter
OF organizing opposition to the effort
OF the st. Louis traffic bureau to over
turn the transcontinental freight tariff.
Inc result of the meeting was the or
ganization of the Pacific Coast Traffic
association and the appointment of
committees to secure a fund of $4,000
with which to fight the case before the
interstate commerce commission at the
end of this month. The ST. Louis asso-
citation has asked for lower differentials
to intermediate coast points and also
for graded rates from the Atlantic coast
to St. Louis, Chicago. Los Angeles
Sacramento. Portland, Tacoma and Sc
attic. Jobbers will be asked to appoint
members of a committee of nine to
manage the case.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Lexington.

Lexington, Ky. Oct. 6,-The crowd fell
off some from that of Pennsylvania day,
but 1t was still large The free-for-ail
pace for tomorrow was declared off. only
Searchlight remaining in. S. H. Bronson
OF New Haven, Conn, offered to match
MS horse, Searchlight against any PAGER
on the track for $500 to $1,000. Results:
217 pace, purse sl,0O0-Carmelito won
third, fourth and fifth heats; time, 2:14A.
2:lo 2:15h Tom Wilkes won first and
second heats and was second: time 2:11s4
2:13. Billy George third .,Vesper. Cristo-
bel Ella BROOKS. Paul. Plumline and
Prince Hugh also started. 2:11 class, trot-
ting, purse $1,000-Mazour won third,
fourth and seventh heats; time. 2:17E,
2:l912. 2:21A. Earlms won second and
sixth heats and was second; time, 2:16h,
2:201a. Baron Bell won fifth heat in 2:20ila
and was third; Marie c.. dstanced in Sec
ond heat won first heat in Els. Rarby B.,
Pamlico Chief. S;ddurfee and LeXie May
also started. Pacing, Futurity, for 2-year-
Odds, purse $1,000-Lucy May won first and
second heats: time 2:31A, 2:22ha. Glory
also started.
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Owls in a Church Spire,
FROM the Waco Telenhnne


For some time the citizens who re-
side in the vicinity of the Tenth Street
Methodist church, situated at the Ger
ner OF Brazos and Tenth streets, have
neen annoyed by strange and peculiar
noise Which seemed to emanate from
the spire of the church. AS time wore
on the noise and annoyance grew
worse. The police department was no
titled to make an investigation and as
certain what was the matter, but no
attention was paid TO the matter until
yesterday when J. H. Hill, the pcoprie-
tor of the Austin house, which is To-
Gated diagonally across the street, de-
clded to investigate the matter and for
that purpose he secured the services of
negro named Jim Piper. who lives on
the opposite corner. Piper cautiously
climbed up the cupola of the church,
and to his amaZement and surprise he
discovered that he had fallen into a
nest of about dozen large owls of a
peculiar and strange variety The place
was rather dark and Piper made a
lunge and the inhabitants showed fight.
but he was determined, and after two
or three unsuccessful attempts, he sue
ceeded in capturing a couple of the
owls. He descended with them and
they were placed in a cage and he
again went up into the dome and cap
tured two more.
These birds seem to be of a strange
species and very closely resemble
monkey in fact. they have almost a
perfect monkey face. They are a regu-
lar curiosity.
Mr.. Hill was seen and he stated that
these owls have been there for at least
five years from the noise and screech-
ing that the neighborhood has been
treated to by these nocturnal birds.
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AN ERA Of PATRIOTISM



patriotism upon the part of the people
and unmatched heroism upon the part
OF our soldiers and sailors. Our second
great triumph is the triumph of general
prosperity. The busy mills, the active
Industry, the general prosperity have
scattered plenty over a smiling coun-
try. Our third great triumph Is the tri-
umph we have had over sectionalism
We are no longer a divided people. and
he who would stir up animosities be-
tween the North and South is denied a
nearing in both sections. The boys Of
the South and the boys of the North
fought triumphantly on land in every
engagement during our war.
SO l conclude by saying that this
nation has been greatly blessed and
at this hour we are united and pros
porous and patriotic people. And may
that divine Providence who has guided
us in all our undertakings from the in
ception of the government continue His
gracious and assuring favor to us for
evermore." (Applause).
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San Francisco. Oct. 6-Five sailors who
for weeks were thought to have been lost
at sea, and who were given up by their
friends as dead, have arrived on the Brit
ish ship Clifford, which rescued them from
death in the cold and stormy seas off
Cape Horn. The rescued men were the
crew OF the British steamer Tekoa, which,
while bound from Wellington, n. H., for
London with cargo Of frozen meat. ran
on an uncharted rock at the south en-
trance Of the Straits of lie Marie on the
night of Aug, last. The five rescued
men are Second officer Herbert Barnes
and Seamen William Yeates. Harvey
Mariner, John FINALLY and Joshua Per-
kins. After the vessel struck more than
10000 carcasSes of sheep We're thrown
overheard and she was backed off the
rock. Thinking the ship was about to
sink, the second mate with four men got
into one of the boats. They cut loose and
were soon out of sight of the vessel,
which was saved and taken to Montevideo
for repairs
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ELEPHANT ON A Battlefield.
Stood Faithfully Beside Its Dead Master
for Three DAYS

Iof Ihree Days.
An old elephant taken into battle on
the plains of India was a standard
bearer and carried on his huge back
the royal ensign, the rallying point of
the Poona host. At the beginning Of
"mahoot,' or driver, had given the
word to halt, when he received a fatal
wound and fell to the ground, where
he lay under heap of slain. The
obedient elephant stood still while the
battle closed around him and the
standard he carried. He never stirred
foot, refusing to advance or retire,
as the conflict became hotter and hot
ter, until the Mahrattas, seeing the
standard still flying steadily in it's
place refused to believe that they were
being beaten and rallied again and
again round the colors. And all this
tient animal stood straining it's ears
to catch the sound of that voice it
would never hear again.
At length the tide Of conquest left
the field deserted. The Mahrattas
swept on in pursuit of the flying foe.
but the Elephant, like a rock stood
there, with the dead and dying around,
and the ensign waving in it's place.
For three days and nights it remained
where it's master had given the COM
mand to halt. No bride or threat could
move it, They then sent to a village,
100 miles away, and brought the ma
boots little son. The noble hero SEEM
ed then to remember how the driver
had sometimes given his authority to
the little child, and Immediately, with
all the shattered trappings clnging as
he went, paced quietly and slowly
away.
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will Be a short War.

New York, Oct. Ga dispatch to the
Tribune from Paris says: John Hays
Hammond. the American civil engineer
connected with leading South African
mining companies, who returned from
the Cape two months ago, after a brief
holiday in the Tyrol, is now passing a
few days in Paris. The expressions Of
Mr.. Hammond concerning the situation
in South Africa are interesting, he en-
joying unsurpassed knowledge enabling
him thereby to grasp the situation. As
to the justice of the war, MI. Hammond
did not wish to express an opinion, but
when asked whether the war would be a
short or long one. he said:
ut will be a short war. ending with
the capture of Pretoria after which the
Beers will recognize the futility of further
fighting. The Beers to-day are not as for
mdable fighters as they were Is years
ago. For example, their former enormous
advantage in craftsmanship over the
British troops no longer exists, because,
game having to great extent disappear
ed, the Beers have no experience in shoot
ing at moving object. A few old sol
diers are still good shots. but they are
fast dying out. Moreover, the British Lee
Metford rifle, with It's remarkable fiat ira
jectory. puts Tommy Atkins quite on an
equality with the Beers SO far as marks
manship is concerned. Quasi friends of
the Beers delude them into the belief
that Great Britain would not resort to
war in any event. and. unfortunately,
thereby provoking spirit of opposition
to the British demands, resulting in tho
present diplomatic impasse, which ] fear
makes war inevitable. Encouraged by
the present weakness of the British gar
rsons the Beers evidently hope to occu-
Ply strategic positions and by rapidly as
Stunning the offensive deal telling blows
before the arrival of the bulk of the Brit
ish army