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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
PRETORIA IMPREGNABLF.
De Long Thinks the English Army VIII
Never Reach the Boer Capital.

De Long Thinks the English Army VIII
Never Keach the Boer Capital.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-M. de Long,
the manager of the dynamite factory
at Modderfontein, in the Transvaal,
has just returned to France and has
been interviewed by the representa-
tives of several of the Paris journals.
He says that the British government
can have had no idea of the vast ex-
tent of the the preparations that the
Beers have been quietly making for
years, with the realization that an
other struggle with the full force of
Great Britain was inevitable. Even
should the Beers be driven out of Ma
tai, be points out that no British army
could ever hope to enter the Trans
vaal and survive.
Since the war began, heavy artillery
that had been carefully stored away
has been brought forth. He asserts
that the forts at Pretoria and JONAH
nesburg are as strong as any fortresses
in the world, and have within the last
month been rendered absolutely i'm
while Edelberg alone could
hold its own with rs men against 1000
particularly in the rainy
season, which has just begun. causing
unfordable streams suddenly to spring
into existence.
M. de Long further states that there
volunteers in the Boer army who have
not yet been allowed to go to the front.
He adds that the governments of the |
Boer republics are showing great |
of strength. and have not
pet used third of their military re-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

Mr.. ]. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
OF Hannibal, Mo-. lately had wonder.
full deliyerance from frightful death.
In telling it he says: was taken with
typhoid fever, that ran into pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. 81 was so
weak 1 couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. expected to
soon die of consumption, when I heard
of DR.. Kings New Discovery One
bottle gave me great relief. 1 con-
tinued to use it, and now am we'll and
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
|BULLER FORCED
TO RETREAT
Lost Eleven Hundred Men
and Eleven Guns at
Tugela River.

| LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE war Office
has given out but little Information
concerning Buffers engagement with
the Beers at Tugela river on Friday,
except that his losses in the engage
ment were: killed, 80; wounded. 667;
missing, 348; total of 1897. BE also
lost IL guns and large quantities OF
small arms and ammunition.
General Butler had attempted to
cross the river with relief for Lady
Smith. but encountered heavier force
of Beers than he expected. and finding
it impossible to effect his object, he or
dered a retreat in order to avoid
greater loss. Eight officers were killed
in the engagement and forty wounded.
Eighteen officers are missing.
Queen Victoria was greatly con-
cerned at the latest reverses. Com
mander-in-chief Lord Wolseley was at
Windsor Castle when the news arrived
and he took special train back to
London.
News OF the defeat of Butler caused
a momentary panic on the stock ex-
change. There was intense excite.
ment In all departments. Immediately
after the opening jobbers started real
izing. and all prices opened from one
to six points below Fridays close.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
To Save the Lightship.

ASTORIA, Or, Dec. IS.-The work of
floating the stranded Columbia river
lightship, No so, will begin shortly.
The contract has been awarded to Rob-
ert Mcintosh. Under Mr.. McIutosh's
arrangement with the government, he
is 30 receive SIP, 900 if he is successful
in his atGenpt to land the vessel safely
at Astoria. while he will receive
nothing If he fails.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac.
tive must keep her health. If she is
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be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble. her
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Made from Grape
Cream of Tartar.

serious accident which may prove
fatal. She slipped on a walk and fell
heavily, breaking ono Of her legs near
the hip. and throwing it out at the hip
socket She was unable to rise, and
lay in the rain, for full half an hour
before she was noticed by anyone.
Mrs. Wiley is resting we'll since the
bone was set. but i5 is feared she will
be unable to survive the shock on ac-
count of her advanced age.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Permanent Congress.

CHICAGO. Dec. ia permanent
congress of Chicago ministers of all
denominations to meet every month
may result from the mid-continental
congress of religions, which concluded
a three days. session at Sinai temple
yesterday. A united effort on the part
of ministers in an endeavor to effect
civic and religious reforms is stated as
the object of the proposed congress.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
conso,s Drop Below Par.

LONDON. Dec. 18.-Business on the
stock exchange here today opened with
a better tone on the readiness of the
government to face the situation. But
thoughts of prolonged war, dearness
of money and political consideration
added to the liquidation of bankrupt
stocks, led to depression whlcn sent
consols below par for the first time
since 1894. They were quoted at 99f at
2 o'clock. All departments shared in
the fail.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME F.. Springer, of1l25 Howard ST..
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found
that DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured
her of g hacking cough that for many
years had made life burden. All
other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal
cure-''it soon removed the pain in
my chest and 1 can now sleep soundly,
something l can scarcely remember
doing before, 1 feel like sounding it's
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Filipino Prisoners.

} NEW YORK, Dec. ia special to
the Herald from. Washington says:
General Otis has now in custody many
important persons who were connected
with the so-called Filipino govern
ment, but no decision as to their
future disposition has been reached by
the president. A member OF the
cabinet said today the time had not
yet come when the fate Of these men
could be determined. 1t is proposed
to treat them humanely and. with con-
sideration, and it is believed such a
policy will lead other Filipinos to sur
render. Any Filipino caught directly
in unprovoked murder or looting will
be summarily dealt with.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

A good farm six miles south of The
Dalles, containing 1872 acres, all under
fense. we'll watered by spring and
creek, 40 acres of upland and 20
acres of bottom land in cultivation,
balance good pasture with plenty of
tim ber, fair buildings and small or
chard, consisting of apples, peaches
pears, plums. prunes, cherries, grapes
and berries, also number of lots in
The Dalles, suitable fo- building and
gardening purposes. Apply to Gibbons
& Marden, Masonic building, The
Dalles. elm W
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
working Night ana Day.

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0ists,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Germans Are Not Sorry.

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE German press
and people al 9 jubilant over the news
from South Africa, and everywhere in
toe streets people greet each other and
offer congratulations. Among the
press comments tonight is that of the
Kreuz Zeitung, which says: "We, in
Germany, do not wish England to get
off cheaply. The more they are hum.
bled in the Boer war and the more
completely their power in South Africa
is broken, the better for US"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

LONDON, Dec. ia revised list of
the British casualties at the battle of
Magersfon tier shows the total to be
963, of which number 10 were officers.
The Black Watch were the heaviest
sufferers. OF the rank and file, AZ were
killed. 1872 wounded and Ill are miss.
ino
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The war office has
q dispatch from Colonel Kekewich,
dated Kimberley, Sunday, December 10,
saying:
"Boers have reattacked Kukuman
and have again been repulsed by loyal
lists and Bechuanas. The Kimberley
forces made demonstration northward
on December9, and drew out 500 Beers
and three guns. Fighting ensued for
several hours. The British casualties
we're one man killed and seven wound
ed -
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Men Needed in the Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The navy is
400 short of the legal maximum, and
this in spite OF the best efforts OF the
recruiting officers. Secretary Long
has called the attention Of congress to
this, and suggests that it might offer a
decided incentive by extending to
sailors enlistin2 the benefits of the act
allotting to apprentices clothing not
to exceed $45 in value. Under the
present system, the men are kept In
debt for months after enlistment by
the purchase of the necessary outfit.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
A Frightful Blunder

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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, S. D. WAS
taken with q bad, cold which settled on
my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated. in consumption. -Four
doctors gave me up. saying l could live
but short time. I gave myself up to
my Savior, determined If I could not
stay with my friends on earth, ! would
meet my absent ones above. My hus.
band was advised to get DIR. Kings
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Debate Closed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The general
debate on the currency bill closed yes.
terday, and today the bill was read for
amendment under the ive.minute rule.
Upon pro forma amendment Gros-
venor (rep. O. got the floor to reply to
scme of the statements made by Bailey
(dem. Tex.) yesterday. The bill will
pass by about 90 majority.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
FIGHTING | i IS
Still FURIOUS
British and Beers Lose
Heavily.

LONDON, Dec. ia special dis.
patch from Modder river says the
firing reported by the telegraph opera
tor was the resumption of fighting be-
tween Methuen's forces and those OF
the Beers.
There was q renewal this morning
on the stock exchange of the persistent
rumors of the relief of Lsdysmith. but
the war Office aud all other officials
utterly discredit the report. which is
generally believed to have been started
with the object of unloading Kaffir
shares.
PRETORIA, Tuesday.-The following
official announcement has been made:
General Cronje reports that yester-
day there was desultory fighting until
3 6 o'clock, when the heavy cannon fire
was renewed. The Scandinavians
stormed difficult position, but it be-
came untenable, AMI they suffered sew
erely. I was unable to send help.
The British we're in overwhelming
force, but must haYe had at least 1000
men put out of action, either In killed
or wounded. Another official report
from Captain Finn-Hart says:
'"There were no signs of surrender,
the burghers fighting. with conspicuous
bravery and maintaining their posi-
tions under the heavy Brifishszfre.
Our cannon were of very little use.
The British were greatly assisted by
balloons. Twenty-four ambulances
were working backward and forward
between the fighting line and the
enemy's camp. Our loss ia not deAn-
itely known. estimate it at 100 killed
and wounded"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles rs we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Two Heavy Failures.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Suspension of
the firm of Henry Allen & Co., bank
ers and brokers. has been announced
on the stock exchange.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
EARLY Wool Sales,

SEATTLE, Dec. 15.-For two weeks
past representatives. of Eastern wool
firms. principally from Boston, have
been canvassing the wool-growing
sections of the state in an effort to buy
up next years. clip. In the Raineer
reselve district, advances have been
offered, at full price when delivered
next summer Of from II to 20 cents
per pound. The cause assig aed for
Offering to buy in advance is that
heavy orders haye been received by
the house represented for delivery
next fall, and to make sure of q supply,
all the crops possible are now being
secured
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Irishmen Denounce England.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The United
Irish-American societies met last night
and adopted resolutions in which Eng
land was denounced as the hereditary
enemy of representative government;
that her war is one for lust of terri
tory and utterly without justification;
that the Beers deserve and merit the
support of all free men, and particu-
larly of all Americans. Senator Ma
son and Representatives Sulzer and
Jett were complimented for their reso-
lutions OF sympathy for the fighting
Beers; the hope was expressed that the
British armies be driven into the sea;
that the British empire be annihilated.
The Irish National Club also met, and
a number of speeches were made de-
nouncing England. The Irishmen say
that they will try to make arrange
ments for the holding of a great mass
meeting to denounce England.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-Shortly before
midnight the following notice was
posted at the war office:
"As the campaign in Natal, in the
opinion OF her majesty's government,
is likely to require the presence and
Undivided attention Of Sir RedYers
Butler, it has been decided to send
Baron Roberts, OF Kandahar and Wa
terford, as the commander-in-chief in
South Africa, with Lord Kitchener as
chief Of staff"
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23

The Produce Exchange Trust Com.
pany, of this city, has closed its doors.
A notice upon the door says the COM
pany suspended payment, pending an
examination of its books.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona,
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman.
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Millions Given Away.

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A. Donation From Carnegie.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. l5.-Tbe Ebell
Society ladies have been successful in
their efforts to secure the $40, 900 nee.
essary to purchase site upon which to
build thee library for which purpose
Andrew Carnegie has given $4,000.
The ladies had on hand in cash and
pledges sl8. .769, when telegram was
received from C. P. Huntin zton stating
that he would contribute. $4,000. This
brings the total of the subscriptions TO
$1769 more than is needed. ~.
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Aged Lady Injured

NEwBERG, Or, Dec. 15.-Mrs.
Nancy Wiley, aged IS years, met with
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
THE EMPIRE IS
IN DANGER
Englishmen Take a
Serious View of the
Situation.

| NEW YORK, Dec. ia dispatch tc
the World from London says: There
is no alleviation of the gloom anG
panic caused by General Buffers re-
verse. The British forces in India
cannot be further depleted by drafts
for South Africa, while threatened
trouble from Menelik, the Negus OF
Abyssinia and the possibility of COM
plications along the Mediterranean,
renders the reduction of the garrisons
in Egypt too risky, although General
Kitchener is going to succeed Lord
Roberts as chief of staff.
Fear Is expressed that the German
navy may be used in conjunction with
those OF Russia and France to exert
pressure to prevent reinforcements
reaching South Africa, 1t is possible
that in view of such contingency i'm.
mediate orders will be issued for the
mobilization of the feet reserves. The
British public is awaiting with the
keenest apprehension the first indica-
tion of active hostility from continental
enemies.
A reconstruction of the cabinet is
eagerly discussed in political circles.
Many deem it imperative that its old
and useless members, like Goschen,
Chaplin anG Cross, shall be sacrificed.
Lord Salisbury, oppressed with public
and private cares and shaken in health,
is declared to be anxious to retire, but
it is represented to him that his dis
appearance would inevitably cause
total cola pse of the administration.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1899-12-23
Cape Dutch Rising.

STERKsTRoM, Dec. 1S.-As result
of the British reverses, the whole
country northward is in rebellion. The
natives there. as well as those in Basu-
toland, are said to be much disturbed
and fast losing heart respecting the
strength Of the British.
CAPE TOWN, Dec. 1S;-Secret meet
ings of Boer sympathizers continue to
be held in various parts OF Cape Col
ony, and the attitude OF the Dutch
farmers is turbulent.