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DANGER OF TROUBLE
IS NOW REMOVED
Germany Has Agreed to Investigate the
Conduct Of HGr Agents in Samoa.
PREPARATION WILL
BE MADE SOON
Officials to Be Recalled If Found Guilty
of Treaty viOlation-Administ
tion at Washington Much Gratifed
at This Concession Which Has
Scarcely Been Hoped For.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA special from
Washington says: In reply to the rep
reeentations of Am baesador White, Ger
many has assured the United States that
she will investigate the conduct of her
agents in Samoa, and should it be shown
that they have acted in violation of the
treaty of Berlin, she will recall them.
By this assurance Germany has re-
moved the Samoan question from the
dangerous position it occupied. The
authorities here anticipated that Ger
many would decline to accept RESPONSE
bility, from representations recently
made by Ambassador Won Holleben the
German representative here, who in
formed Secretary Hay that he felt sat-
isfed that the German consul and Herr
Rafael had acted without authority from
Berlin.
Secretary Hay is quite willing to give
Germany all the necessary time to in
vestigate, and it is expected that by this
time she has taken action. That there
may be no doubt of the facts and to pro-
tect the American representatives, Rear
Admiral Kautz, who left San Diego on
board the Philadelphia, will make a
thorough investigation, and report the
facts without delay.
The state department has received
from Apia by mail copies of proclama-
tions issued by the American and British
consuls for the protection of Chief
Justice Chambers and his family. A
proclamation by the German consul is
.conspicuously absent, and the reason 1t
was not issued is explained by dispatches
sent by Mr.. Chambers.
The German consul, it was reported,
promised to hoist his flag oyer his resi-
dence simultaneously with the American
and British representatives, and issue a
proclamation declaring that an attack on
the chief justice would be an attack on
the German flag, but sent to the chief
justice tattered em blem which he re-
quested him to hoist. He failed to issue
the proclamation ard did not come to
the chief Justices residence for the pur-
pose of witnessing the hosting of the
flag. In view of these facts, the flag was
returned to him.
The reports of the chief justice also
contain statement of the trial of Ma
taafa verEus Malietoa, the former being
represented by a German naval officer
named Van Buelow, who is said to be in
Samoa on leave. Unfortunately the
steamer which carried the mail to Aus
tralia LETT before December 81, and con-
sequently the departments has not re-
ceived the chief Justices decision, which
by cable, has been announced to be in
favor of Malietoa Tanus.
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men. Similar laws have been enacted
in other states.
His Life w as Saved.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder
full deliverance from frightlul death.
In telling of it he says: ST was taken
with typhoid fever, that ran into pneu-
monia. My lungs became hardened. I
was SO weak couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. 1 expected
to soon die of consumption, when 1
heard of DIR. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave great relief. con-
tinued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. I can't say too much in it's
PRAISE" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world
for all throat and lung trouble. Regular
size so cents and $1.0O. Trial bottle
tree at Blakeley & Houghton's drug
store; every BOTTLE guaranteed. 2
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Announcement.
6-10

To Whom It May Concern IL have
this day disposed of the dental Office
heretofore occupied by me. to DIR. g. E.
Sanders, who will continue the same in
the iooms formerly occupied by me in
the Chapman block, The Dalles, Oregon.
I take pleasure in recommending DIR.
Sanders to all my old friends and
patrons and ask for him continuous of
the liberal patronage heretofore given
me.
I have seen DIR. Sanders work for the
last four years and 1 must cay it places
him among the best operators of the
present time. And am sure that he
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear,
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for
eyer; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by HALLS Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
DO Sold by Druggists, 75c. 6-10
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Teachers, Examination.

Notice is hereby given that for the
all persons who may offer themselves as
candidates for teachers of the schools of
the county, the county superintendent
thereof will hold public examination
at The Dalles, Oregon, beginning We'd
nesday, February 8, 1899, at 1 O'Clock
p. m.
Dated this 28th day of January, 1899.
G. L. GILBERT,
2S-td Co. Supt., Wasco Co. Or.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
SOME WORK
WAS DONE
Four Bills and the Senate WOman's
Suffrage Resolution Passed-The
Sugar Beet Bounty Bill Goes
ThrOugh-JOsephi's Medical Bill
is Doomed.

SALEM, Feb. lin view of the fact
that this day has been set aside as
sort of holiday, nearly all the mem
bers of the legislature having gone to
Corvallis to accept the hospitality of the
citizens of that place, both branches
of the legislature held night sessions last
night. In the house four bills were
passed, besides the senate resolution
paving the way to vote by the people
upon the proposed womans suffrage
amendment.
The most important bill passed in the
house yesterday was the Sherwin bill,
providing for an annual bounty of $780,
600 for four years for the encouragement
of the sugar beet industry. The bill had
a close call, passing by thirty-one votes,
just enough to carry it through, but the
friends of the bill can thank McCourt
of Marion county that it passed at all.
Had not McCourt changed from no to
aye before the result was announced the
bill would have been defeated for want
of single vote. His change of heart at
the eleventh hour carried the day for
the bill.
What fate is in store for the bill in
the senate remains to be seen, but it's
friends claim they are assured Of seven
teen votes, and if this be true the bill
will only require the signature of the
governor to become law.
The Josephi medical bill is conceded
to be dead as a mackarel. There have
been a mum ber of physicians here lob
bying in the interest of the bill, but
their words have fallen upon deaf ears.
The members of the house want just
one crack at thebill. They guarantee
to effectually put it to sleep.
The bill to create a state board of bar
bers' examiners and providing for the
registration of all BARRIERS in the state,
did not have the close shave in the
house that some predicted for it. Al
somewhat "barberous" thing to heap on
the legislature, the bill passed by vote
of 33 to %. If it becomes law all resi-
dent BARRIERS will haye to register at 81
per register, and newcomers will have
to undergo an examination to determine
their qualifications. The bill also pro-
vides for an apprenticeship of three
years for beginners.
By the provisions of the Curtis bill
passed in the house yesterday, the graft
of attorneys in connection with state
legal work has been shut off. Under the
old system, while the encouragement
was drawing a salary for attending to
the legal business of the state, more has
been paid private attorneys who have
been unemployed. The Curtis bill pro.
vides that all the legal work of the state
shall be done by the attorney-general
who is paid for such service, and the
practice of employing private attorneys
for the state be abolished.
The bill 60 regulate sleepingcar rates
was made special order for Thursday
at 0:12 a. m.
Hill made an eloquent appeal N be
half of his bill to prohibit the mainte
nance of armed bodies of mon, and Sc
cured its passage by az almost unani
NOUS vote. The bill provides that onl,
the state shall maintain armed bodies @
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2S-td
Volcanic Eruptlons

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them also old. running and fever sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts,
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on
earth. Drives out pains and aches.
Only 25 cte. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by Blakeley & Houghton, drug
pists,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where stomach, liver,
kindeys and bowels are out of order If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only 25c at Blakeley
& Houghton's drug store. 2
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
See Yourself as others See You.

VIM. Michel has the agency for a
very responsible firm in Portland, who
will enlarge pictures in splendid man
ner and at reasonable price. Give
him your photos and he will see that
they are enlarged. Call and see the
samples and select your frames SO that
you will get what you want.
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Are You Interested?

The 0. r. & n. Co.'S New Book
On the Resources of Oregon, Washing.
ton and Idaho is being distributed. Our
readers ere requested to forward the
acquaintances, and copy of the work
will be sent them free. This is mat
would ask that everyone take an in
II. HURLBURT. General Passenger A gen,
o. R. & N. Co., Portland.
Coughing Injuries and infiames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly. Tbs best cure for children,
perfectly harmless. Snipes- -Kinersly
Drug Company.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
Wood-Wood-Wood.

We can furnish you with strictly first
class, dry, fir wood at the same prices
which you have beenSpaying for inferior
quality. Send US your orders and get
the best. Phone %.
Mch1. Jos. T. PETERS & Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

Horrible agony is caused by Piles,
burns and skin diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly cured
by De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Be
ware of worthless limitations. Snipes-
Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
La Grippe Successfully Treated.

''I have just recovered from the sec
ond attack of La Grippe this year," says
Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher of the
Leader, Mexia, Texas. ''In the latter
case used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, and think with considerable cue
cess, only being in bed little over two
days against ten days for the former at
tack. The second attack 1 am satisfied
would have been equally as bad as the
first but for the use of this emedy as
had to go to bed In about six hours after
being Struck with it, while in the fret
case was able to attend to business
about two days before getting down."
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
Cash in Your Cnscks.

All county warrants registered prior
to Mch. IA, 1895, will be paid at my
Office. Interest ceases after Jan. IA,
1899. G. L. PHILLIPS,
County Treasurer
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should, be taken to avoid it.
Its specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure. A. ]. Shepard. publisher Agri-
cultural Journal and Advertiser, Eden,
Mo-, says: "No ons will be disappoint-
ed in using One Minute Cough Cure for
La Grippe" Pleasant to take, quick to
act. Snipes, Kinersley Drug Co.
DeWitt's Little early Rise=S,
The famous Li.tie pills.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

Mr.. s. A. Fackler, editor of the
Micanopy tFla.), Hustler, with his wife
and children, suffered terribly from La
Grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was
the only remedy that helped them. 1t
acted quickly. Thousands of others use
this remedy as specific for La Grippe,
and it's exhausting after effects. Never
fails. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and if not satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There is no
better medicine made for La Grippe,
colds or whoopine cough. Price 25 and
so cents per bottle. Try it. Blakeley &
Houghton, druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-02

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what IL was made for
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
Noodle pile cure biliousness. indiges ID


A village clergyman tells this story: lie
was walking through the outskirts OF ms
parish one evening, when he saw one OF hs
Practitioners very busy whltewashing his cot
tsge. Pleased at these somewhat novel
signs Of cleanliness, he called out "Wel.
Jones. l see you are making your house nice
and smart" With mysterious air Jones.
who had recently taken the cottage, de.
to the hedge which separated the garden
from the road. That's not 'xactly the rca-
son why I'm a doing OF this ere job" he
whispered, but the last two couples as
lived in this ere cottage ad twins; so | says
TO my missus. Ill take an whitewash the
place, so as there mayn't be no infection le
zee, sir, as 'ow we got ten children already"
-Cornhill Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
A UNIQUE WAGER.
Woa by Ac.or Over California
Redwood Diaaer T4ol,.
Incrra aious Enciivim=n Convinced
OF shc Immense size OF some Amer
lean Trees After Losing
S-s.C0O liza n Let.

william Waldorf Aston has won q
wager Of $4,000 by giving a long ex-
pccicl dinner 10 - persons, seated
around table made from single
gross section OF a great California red
wood tree.
Nearly two years ago Mr.. Aston had
Q discussion with Gen. owen Williams
abou. the size of California trees, the
Englis hman not believing that they
grew o such enorm Gus size as Mr.. AS
tor asserted. The result was wager
by tho Anne rican millionaire that he
wouiu give a dinner 10 y persons. who
woulj dine comfortably around the
trunk of a California tree.
Al great expense Mr.. Astor had a
section Of a gigantic tree sent 10 him
from California. 1t measured 81 feet
in circumferenc When the tree ar
rived in England IL wns taken to
Clsvedcn, the beautiful country place
OF Mr.. Astor on the Thames. near Hen
ley. There it was partially buried in
a par; Of the park known as the Half
Moon. What the object was in bury
ing It is no: known. but it was left for
months partially under ground
Four weeks a~o the section OF tho
treewa turned ever to firm at Ayles-
bury, who smooihed Off the surface
and polished IL highly As it was i'm
possible to get the table into the
house. large marquee tent was erect.
ed over It in a little glade OF the Hall
Moon wood The ground was strewn
with fresh ferns to make n natural
carpc. and there the dinner was
given.
No cloth was spread over the po,.
ished surface. but il was prcttilv
decorated with wild flowers by Young
Miss Aston. While beautiful can.
dciabTas cas-, a soft light over the cost.
~ silver plate and china. Chinese lam
terms were hung from the great door.
way 81 cliyedcn to The marquee and
The glade was gayly illuminated.
Emperor William. who Is confined to
his bed BY an attack OF influenza. was
represented 81 the New Years rcccp.
zion ~ the palace by Prince Frcherick
Leopold and the imperial crown priuce
Frederick William
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
For california Tourists,

The Burlington Route has Weekly Tour
lat Sleeper Excursions, personally con-
Quoted by Burlington Route AGENT every
Wednesday from St. LOUIS, and Thursday
from Kansas City and st. Joseph 10 Los
Angeles and San Francisco The route is via
Denver, Scenic Colorado. Salt Lake City,
with % per cent. sunshine throughout tie
year. Ask Ticket Agent or write for De.
scriptve folder to l.. w. Wakeley, General
Passenger Agent, st. Louis. Mo-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
Very Low Rates Via the Missouri
Kansas & Texas Railway.

Semi-monthly excursions TO the south.
west. The greatest opportunity to visit
Texas, the Empire state of the Union, un.
paralleled as to resources and products and
with an area exceeding all the Eastern and
Middle States. The statistical reports Of
products, as compiled by the commissioners
OF Texas, Indicate this section "a having the
greatest possible advantages in its mild and
eQuable climate and in the variety and pro.
ductiveness Of its soil. For further nfor.
nation, descriptive pamphlets and dates Of
excursions. apply to IL. i. Bowsher, Dist. L.
A., Cincinnati, O.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13
Discipline.

THAT child must be taught that II can't
have everything 1t wants, said Mr. Blykins,
sterry.
yes" said the mother, "but | don't
think we ought 10 devote too much atten.
zion TO that part Of his education. After hs
grows up il probably won't be many years
before he realizes. as most people do, that
he's lucky to get anything be wants. N. \
yNO-id
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13

Mrs. Ads.ey-My husband is very good :.
me- lie always accompanies me to church
81 Sundays
Mrs, Darling-That's nothing. Nv hus.
band looks under the bed at my request
avery ni.ht.-Ch icago Evening News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-13

Mrs Weeks-What business is your hus
band engaged iny
Mrs Meels-lIe operates in stocks.
rs he bull or bear
Both He's a bull at the stack exchsnr,
and bear at home. Chicago Evening
News
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION.
Will Meet in the Opera House We'd
nesday Night December 2oth.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Pres. Angelina Electrophina Hypo
nestra Clark. .,.. Miss Olive Allen
Sec. Becky Sharper, Mrs. Felix Cowan
Inside Guard, Belinda Bluegrass
...........M Mrs. VIM. McCollum.
Lucinda Scratchgravel, Miss Bertha
Waycaser.
Jermima Bump, Mrs. Mike Gabbert.
Edith Amy Pinky Peachy Rosy Liz
zie Brown, Miss Myrtle Webb.
Jane Axhandle, Miss Rose York.
Glory Anna Sophia Nisby Cinderella
Annabella Green, Miss Mary Wheat.
Susan Sugarham, Miss Alice Cooper.
Samantha Whoopemup, Miss Belle
Robbins.
Lillian Rosamond Tryphena Try.
phosa Flora Jones, Anna Robbins.
Sally Skeeters, Miss Alice Klaus.
Jerusha Plunkett, Miss Byrd Iron
sides.
+. Penelope Bob, Mrs. Bob O'Shea.
Tilda Toots, Miss Anna Cannon.
Polly Flip, Bessie Bray.
Mrs. Miffklns, Miss Bessie Barrett.
1st candidate, Miss Glenn Dawson.
End candidate, Agnes Ficklin.
1st specimen, Miss Roxie Spencer.
End specimen, jamie Gary.
Reporter, Geo. A. Waycaser.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
CARRIED OFF THE "SALT."
Another Trip to the Joplin District
Will be Necessary.

Some time since a fellow over in
the Spavinaw country piloted a
couple of Alton men to spring in
which was ample evidence of min
eral. There was a large piece of
"jack" and divers and sundry
chunks of lead and zinc ore.
What he got out of the Alton men
is no part of his story, but before
anyone else is sought to be worked
on a "salted" mine another journ-
ey will have to be made to Joplin or
Galena, unless more ore than was
used in this place was brought at
first. A party who came along by
accident and made the discovery,
very carefully picked all the min
eral out of the clay or soft rock in
which it had been bunglingly
imbedded, and carried it off, one
piece weighing perhaps 40 pounds,
lest someone might be "fooled."
The largest piece very plainly
showed where it had been broken,
the edges and corners being as
bright as a new silver dollar.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
A Good Attraction.

This is certainly one of the best
Quartetts that has ever visited Gains
vile. Perhaps the most enjoyable
and most appreciated entertainment
of the Chautauqua was the Colonel's
concert Monday at o p. m. All the
business houses in the city closed at
4:30 for the balance Of the afternoon,
and very large crowd was present.
The colonels not only make very fine
music, but are gentlemen Of the high
est type; and without any disparage-
ment to the other attractions of the
Chautauqua they were undoubtedly
the best drawing card OF the assembly.
The Chautauqua management appre-
cfates the work Of the Colonels in no
small degree.-Georgia Cracker,
Gainesville. At opera house Thurs
day night.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
]. T. DICKSON DEAD.
The Well Known Agent for The
Wabash.

At nine O'Clock on the morning
of Dec. 9th, at his residence at
Quincy, H., occurred the death Of
j. 7. Dickson, the well known
live stock agent for the Wabash.
Mr.. Dickson had been i'll since the
first Of last May OF Brights disease
and had been long and patient
sufferer. Although his ia mi y
realized his serious condition his
death was a sad blow to them and
will be to his many friends. De-
ceased was born in St. Charles
County, Mo-, was Sc years old
and had lived in Quincy for IS.
years. He had been in the EN-.
ploy Of the Wabash Railroad for
16 years as live stock agent, al
though he had been unable to work
since last May. He was well
known throught the south and
west. Besides his wife he leaves
six children-three sons and three
daughters.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thous-
ands Of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for sick and nervous
headaches. 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 A. W. Foreman and
Peoples drug store.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Little Folks Spend a Happy After
noon Last Saturday.

Last Saturday afternoon was the
occasion of Robert Chandler's eleventh
birthday, which was made pleasant
by thirty little boys and girls who re-
sponded to the dainty little invitations
which were sent out the day before.
Games of all kinds were INDUCED in.
Little Agnes Gunter, assisted by
Louise and Mamie Chandler served
the refreshments. Those present to
enjoy this pleasant little affair we're:
Misses Matte Williams, Miriam Pilch-
er, Bessie Butler, Pauline Kelley,
Robbie Browning, Gertie Nidiffer,
Jessie Nidiffer, Jessie Frazier, Olivia
Mars, Rosa Liniday, Mabel Gunter,
Agnes Gunter. Ethel Nidiffer, LenOra
Tritthart, Maude Hopkins, Mamie
Chandler, Annie Chandler. Messrs.
Henry Grimstead. Carl Lamb, Callie
Frazier. Hugh Myers, Joe Howell,
Willie Mars, Ray Schroeder, Bert
Hopkins, Louis Lunday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
A New Dry Goods Store.

1t is said Vinita is to have new
dry goods store, and a large one, in
the rebuilt Harris building, when fin
ishcd. The report is that it is to oc-
cupy nearly all the lot and that all
partition walls will be taken out,
making one large room. The party
proposing to put the new house in is
from Texas and is known to some Of
our citizens.