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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25
Rismarck,a Iron Nerra

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
P'lle. They develop every power of
brain and body. Only 25c at B,akeley
& Houghton's drug store. 2
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25
Columbia Rv. Steamers. &
To ASTORIA and Way
Landings.

WILLAMETTE RIVER.
Oregon City, Newberg,
Salem q Way Land s.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

WILLAMETTE RIVER.
:, Portland to Corvallis,
!. and Way-Landings.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

Walla Walla, Spokane,
Minneapolis. St. Paul, +,
Du lu t b, Milwaukee,
Chicago and East.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

Salt Lake, Denver, Ft.
Worth, Omaha, Kan
sas City, st. Louis,
Chicago and East.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

Col. Ingersoll says that "Bryan's
day is over. He knows more than
he did," The colonels first sentence
is accurate. The second is a shade
loo optimistic.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

The pen with which the queen of
Spain signed the treaty will be
valued as a souvenir of a large
transaction in real estate for the sum
of $4,000, 900, and other considera>
tions.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

1t takes $12 900 to pass an Amer1-
can troop-ship through the Suez
canal. The only way to keep even
In this business is to build the
Nicaragua canal.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-25

WILLAMETTE AND YAM
HILL RIVERS.
Oregon City, Dayton,
and Way-I.andings
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
WORK ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
The River Commission Inspecting I'm
provements Made.

New Orleans, La, Nov. 13.-The
Mississippi River Commission arrived
here today accompanied by General
John NJ Wilson, Chief of Engineers.
They made thorough inspection of the
work in progress between st. Louis and
New Orleans, paying particular atten-
tion to Major Durby's bank protection
work at Kemp Levee and Mayor Quinn's
work on the docks at Plaquemine. While
here a special session was held to hear
James G.. Henning, of Memphis, repre-
senting that city in its request for the
of Wolf river. Genera1
Wilson was called upon by a commit
tee of the Jetty Conference with refer
ence to deepening Southwest Pass and
promised to give the movement his
hearty support. He favored keeping both
South Pass and Southwest Pass open,
using the present pass for smaller yes
sells. The Government has ordered two
big dredges built which scan be kept at
work after the EadS contract expires and
easily maintain the present depth. The
Southwest Pass Commission will meer
at ST. Louis next week and General
Wilson will lay the report before Con-
gress without delay. The members Of
the commission left tonight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
AT WASHINGTON ON THE 18TH
National Republican Committee to De-
eide Time d.Place of Convention.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 13. .>fter u
consultation today between Senator NJ.
A. Hanna and Mr. Charles i. Dick,
Chairman and Secretary respectively OF
the National Republican Committee, the
latter announced that it had been deci-
ded 10 call the committee together on
Friday, December 10th. next at Wash
ington to name the time and place for
holding the next National Republican
Convention. The session of the commit
tee will continue for two days. The
following named cities are mentioned as
probable applicants for the National con-
vention next year:
Chicago St Louis, San Francisco,
Cleveland, Denver Kansas City, Mil
waukee and Buffalo.
Secretary Dick will at once issue
formal call for the members Of the Ma
tional Committee to meet on the date
above mentioned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
A Big Theft of Diamonds.

'eveland, Ohio, Nov. 13.--Tnirty
thousand dollars worth of diamonds
were stolen this afternoon from the
store of Sigler Brothers 1T No. 81
Euclid avenue. Three men entered the
store which is on the second floor. One
of the trio stood at the elevator cage
and the other two entered the office OF
Mr.. Sigler. One of the stranger enga-
ged the attention of one of he clerks
and the other talked 10 Ir. Sigrer, ut
whose side was a black box. four by
ten inches, continuing the Diamonds.
Mr.. Sigler says his attention was de-
tracted for a moment and upon turning
to his supposed customer both had ae1
and the box of jewels was gone.
The police have no clew save descrip-
ton furnished by Mr. Sigler
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
ALL ON BOARD SAVED
SHE HAD BEEN pATROLLING
> THE NORTHERN COAST.
BUILT OF STEEL, SHE CARRIED 3O6 MEN
She Belonged to the New Navy, One Of the
First Vessels Sent to Manila After
the Destruction of the
Spanish Fleet.

Manila. Nov. 14-12:20 p. m.-(Tues-
day)-The United States cruiser Cfar-
lesion, which has been patrolling the
northern coast of Luzon, was wrecked
on a reef off the northwest coast on
Tuesday, November 7th.
The cruiser Charleston, which was
built in San Francisco in 1888. had Il
displacement of 3,730 tons, was 312 feet
inches in length, As feet inches in
beam, and 21 feet inches in draught.
She was of steel, having two propellcrs,
one funnel and two masts, with military
tops.
She had the following armament:
Two eight-inch guns; six six-inch guns;
four siX-pounders; two three-pounders;
six one-pounders two machine guns and
one light gun with four torpedo tubes.
She had Il complement of aQ6 men.
BELONGED TO THE NEW NAVY.
Washington, Nov 13.-The Charleston
has been in Asiatic waters for more than
a year. She was one Of the first vessels
to be sent to Manila after the dcstruc-
ton of the Spanish feet by Admiral
Dewey. the department utilizing her f0r
the purpose of sending ammunition and
other supplies for the Asiatic station
Just previous to her assignment to that
duty she had undergone an overhauling
at the Mare Island Navy Yard, San
Francisco. ana therefore was in prime
condition for her new duties The Char
lesion is one Of the vessels of more re-
cent construction. and belongs to that
class which is commonly referred to as
the new navy" She had a full COM
plcment of officers and crew. The naval
register issued at the beginning Of the
present year gives as her commander
Captain William H. Whiting and her
Lieutenant Commander Gottfried Block
linger. Assistant Secretary Allen is
Acting Secretary during the absence of
Secretary Long. 1t was stated at his
hotel that no messages had been received
by him during the night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Mrs. Ada Ashley Hill was arrested at
Aurora, Ills, last night charged with
the murder of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Eliza Hill, by pouring acid down her
back
Ed Grandson a notorious negro muir
derer, thief and all round crook. was
hanged at Yazoo, Miss, yesterday for
the murder of Deputy Sheriffs Stone
street and Evertt in July of last year.
James j. Corbett has challenged James
J. Jeffries to fight for the heavyweight
championship OF the world. COrbett de-
posted $1,000 to be covered by Jeff in
any way he sees fit. Corbet in his letter,
states that he desires an immediate
match.
Admiral Dewey and his wife left the
Waldorf Astoria for Il walk yesterday,
and owing doubtless to the Admiral's
vigorous protest against the too friendly
treatment accorded him Saturday, were
suffered to take it in peace.
L. Morris, one of the largest dry goods
firms in Athens, Ga, has been thrown
into voluntary bankruptcy by New York
creditors. The hearing of the case
is set for Thursday The liabilities are
about $4,000 and are principally in New
York with some in other Northern and
Western cities.
Macarthur took Bamban Sunday. This
was supposed to be the strongest pp,i-
tion, except Tarlac held by the fiIi-
pinos in that neighborhood. The 5ris-
accounts of the engagement received IN
dicate that the natives fought accord
ing to the recent tactics. retreatinc after
firing few voleys. An officer Of the
Infantry is the oul5 Amcv-
lean reported killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Germans Decapitate Cannibals.

Liverpool Nov. 13.-The British steam
er Volta, from the German Camero3na,
West Africa. which arrived here today
reports that German punitive expedi-
tion in the Cameroons recently chastised
a tribe of rebellious cannibals who had
besieged several trading STATIONS at and
near Kribi. The Germans CHASED the
natives into the bush. killing 200 1t was
reported, according to the Captain Of the
Volta, that numbers Of the slain were
decapitated their heads being stuck on
poles in the interior towns TO strike ter
ror to the inhabitants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Gomez Refuses Pecuniary Aid.

Havana. Nov. 13-General Gomez
writes to La Lucha that he nls seen
with great pleasure the announcement
of a project to raise funds to meet MS
personal needs, but chat such a PROPOSE
ton would not do him honor in the xe-
cution and that he must beg leave 20
refuse the offer in advance
This is not a time" he declares, 'fCr
Cubans to occupy themselves VI h The
private concerns of any ndiVRllll.
When they become absolute masters lr
the island. which will be a glorious con,
summation. there will be opportunity to
attend to personal matters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
DEATH IN THE STORM.
Damage to Shipping Unknown
Schooner Drifting in.

Halifax. y. s., Nov. 13-A heavy
snow and rain storm, Accompanied by
gales of wind, causing loss of life and
damage to shipping, prevails in the mari
time provinces and Newfoundland A
dispatch from Port Hood, Cape Breton,
says:
Seven fishing boats went out this
morning. About midday northwest
gale came up suddenly Five boats
landed safely. A sixth was swamped off
the northern entrance. The seventh is
missing There is no means yet Of know
ing who were lost. An unknown schoon-
er is drifting ashore on the island side
Of the harbor. Her crew will be saved
1t is possible at least dozen souls have
perished."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Drained by a Negro.

Columbus. Ca. Nov. 13.-Bartlett
Horn, a well known and highly respect
ed white man i'm Harris county. . miles
from Columbus. was Drained with an axe
in his home by a negro who was i'll his
emDloy. He was struck three terrible
blows. His S-year-old son saw the deed
committed and gave the alarm to his
mother Had it not been for the timely
alarm there would probably have been
a repetition of the Sam Hose affair. Mrs.
Horn was unprotected
Parties are out after the murderer.
ard if caught he will be lynched
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Mrs. Davis at Princeton.

Princeton, \. J., Nov. 13-Mrs. Jeffer-
son Davis. widow of the late Confeder-
ate leader arrived here from New York
this morning and is now being entertain
ed at Princeton Inn. Mrs. Davis is
visiting her grandson, Charles Hayes,
who is q student at the Lawrenceville
School She attended the concert held in
University Hall this evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Hobart's Improvement Continues.

Paterson, y. j.. Nov. Is. Vice Presi-
dent Hobart continues to improve He
slept well last night and was comfortable
this morning. DIR. Newton is still sleep
ing at Carroll Hall, however, so as to
be close at hand should his services be
required
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
Three Children Burned to Death.

Sault Ste Marie. Mich, Now ia
special from Detour, this rounty, says
that ON Sunday, the three sols of Mrs.
Kate Orr, aged s. 6 and years, were
burned to death in fire which orisi@a-
ted in their home, The mother,
widow, was away at the time, the boys
being in charge ol thnir grand n i.r,
who however. escaped unhaImed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
The Insurgents Defeated.

Colon, Colombia, Nov. 13.-It is said
that the insurgents in the Department
OF. Bolivar were defeated November 9th.
An armed river steamer left Cartha-
gena November 11th with Bogota mails,
thus showing, it is claimed, that the
revolution is ended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
In the Receivers Hands.

Athens, Ga. Nov, 13.-11he Bank of
Athens was placed in the hands OF Il
receiver today. The stockholders claim
that institution is solvent. The ex-
perts who for some time have been ex
amining the books Of Cashier John A.
Benedict, who mysteriously disappeared
several months ago, will not be ready
to report within sixty days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
1t. Worth Bagley's Mother Pensioned

Washington, Nov 13-A pension of
.$15 per month Was granted today by
Commissioner Evans to Adelaide w.
Bagley, mother of Lieutenant Worth
Bagley, who was killed in the war with
Spain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAl0ES I NEWS AND ARTICULATION.

also number of insurgents \ and
50 Spanish and two American sers.
Detachmants sent north to Sa1 9 e Dlas,
and it is believed that Young she'd
communication with WheatC - - cops
last evening. Indications al - in
surgents will not escape to ,, tain
capitals at Bayonbong withou 5 diff
ficulty and loss, if at all. = oops
at Tarhc, Ariago, Talavera San Jose,
Bupao, Humingan, San Quentin, Tayuag,
San Nicholas, on through to Lingayen
Gulf, with strong station at Aryat, San
Isidro, Cabanatuan should cause insur-
gents some annoyance. 4 Our troops have
suffered great hardships and have per
formed most severe service, but are re-
ported in excellent condition and spirits.
The enterprise and indomitable will dis
played by officers never eXcelled.
(Signed) "OTlS."
The spelling of the names of towns
in the above is as given in the cable
dispatch AS the American forces have
now reached a point the maps of which
are necessarily imperfect, the War Det
partment adheres to the text of the ca
ble
Later in the day the Department re-
ceived a second dispatch from General
Otis, as follows:
Manila Nov. 12.-No news received
Of Lawton's advance since yesterday;
MacArthur's troops took Bamban and
Capas, four miles north of Bamban,
both on railroad, and Conception to east
of railroad yesterday. Insurgents re-
ported fifteen hundred strong retiring
rapidly north, making slight resistance.
Our casualties, Second Lieutenant Davis,
Thirty sixth volunteers, killed; three en-
listed men reported wounded Strong
reconnaissance from Capas in direction of
Tarlac today. Condition of roads and
streams render general advance with
wagon transportation impracticable.
Enemy appear to be i'll demoral.Zed con-
dition, and show much disorganization
as indicated by captured telegraphic dis
patches and deserters from their ranks.
(Signed) "OTlS.
OTIS TOO ECONOMICAL.
London. Nov. 13.-A British naval off
Ger, who has just returned from town
in the Philippines. has been interviewed
regarding the situation there, of which
he takes somewhat pessimistic view.
According to the published interview,
he thinks that more river gunboats are
needed and that General Otis is trying
to run the campaign too economically.
Paying a high tribute to the ''surpris-
ing intelligence and confidence of the
American soldier" the officer says:
Patience and bravery the American
soldier has shown in a high degree. But
except for an occasional game of base
bali there is nothing for him to do but
to drink and eat vast quantities of pot
ted luxuries. Now if he were a British
soldier he would be diverted by all sorts
of sports
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14

When girl is in love her thoughts
are about equally divided between the
last time she saw him and the next
time he is coming
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
SHOT TWICE AT THE FAMILY.
Seven Dangerously Wounded. One
Child Dead. Murderer CAPTURED.

CaruthersviIlc, 10. Noy. =. NeWs
reaches here of distressing tragedy at
a levee camp. below here. Charles
Pearman, who had for some reason be-
come angry with II family named Poe,
came to Poe's tent with a doublebarell-
cd shot gun and fired both barrels into
the tent. striking and dangerously
Wcunding seven out of the family of
nine. One small child was killed in
stantly, one has since died aud the
mother is not expected to live. Pearman
escaped across the Mississippi river ana
took refuge in the Tennessee foleseS. \
posse followed and captnr ii Ism. md
he is now in Jail here. i'1lrlnan =
about 21 years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14
WILL JOIN TIE BOERs.

Mazure. Basutoland. Wednesday, No
.vember S-The indications are thar
Chief Joel, of the Basutos viii join the
Beers. who are likely to annex a strin
Of the Northern territory of Basutoland
The other chiefs, however, are staunch,
and there is no cause for alarm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14

Major Bell, with an infantry legi-
ment and small force of cava.ey, enter
ed Tarlac Sunday night without oppo-
sition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-14

Pretoria, Monday, Nov. b.-Father
Matthews, Chaplain Of the Irish t'usi-
liers, who was captured at the battle of
Nicholson's Mex, has arrived here. He
complains that though General Joubeft
promised he would be permitted to re-
turn to the British camp he was taken
to Pretoria. The Secretary of War re-
leased him two days after his arrival
and he was permitted to leave. He re-
ports that the prisoners are well cared
for
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-04-15
RASCALlTY CHARGED.
Sequel to SILK Company Failure and
Collapse of Banks.

Willimantic, Conn, AEril ia Ser-
sational sequel TO the important failure
of the NatChaug silk company in 1895,
which in turn was the sequel to the
highly sensational collapse of the First
National bank and the Dime Savings
bank in the same year, transpired yes
terday afternoon, when Police Captain
Hi.lhouse returned from Hartford, hav-
ing in custody Frederick NJ Barrows,
ncw of Hartford, but formerly an eX-
pert bookkeeper employed by the Nat
chang Silk company. The young book
Keeper was arrested upon complaint
drawn up by Prosecuting Attorney Bug
bee of this city, in which embeZZlement,
false entries and larceny are alleged
Altogether there are 80 cou nts, covering
a period of time included in the years 1890
to 1895. The largest amount named in
any one count Is 81, ,6S953, april "a 1885
Goods. checks and money are included in
the property alleged to have leen mis-
appropriated. The entire amount will
reach into the thousands Barrows wds
arrested at Hartford yesterday at the
office of Andrews & Peck, dealers in
doors, sashes and blinds, where he is en-
p!oyed as bookkeeper. A hearing was
held yesterday and the case was post
poned for one week Bonds were fixed
at $4,000. Other arrests, it is stated may
follow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-04-15
NO COMMANDER CHOSEN.
Vice Comma a nder Will Rule q. A. II
Till Next Meeting.

Philadelphia. April 13.-The executive
committee of the national council Of ad
ministration of the Grand Army of the
Republic held two sessions here yester-
day for the purpose of electing a COM
mander-n-chef to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of General Sexton.
There was no election. Both sessions
We're executive, but it was stated that
there was a deadlock ON the names of
Colonel w. &. Johnson Of Cincinnati,
senior vice commander-n-ch and
General John C. Black Of Chicago, COM
mander Of the department Of Illinois.
After the meeting the only official an
Eouncement made was the result and the
following resolution, which it was stated
was adopted
Whereas, for the first time in the his
tory of the Grand Army Of the Republic
the commander-in-c chief has died while
in Office; therefore be it
Resolved, that as mark Of respect to
the memory Of James A. Sexton, the late
commander-in- chief the senior vice
commander rin-chief shal! continue to
perform the duties Of commander-!n-
chief and the office Of commander-in-
chief snail remain without an incumbent
until the meeting of the 33rd national en-
Campment."
Grand Army men here dispute the right
Of the executive committee to elect a
commander-in-ch chief.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-04-15

standards for comparisons with the ad-
dress on the poison package because they
were themselves disput I'd, and further
that they We're not competent FOR any
ether purpose than as standards or conf
parisons OF handwritings.
Ia closing, justice Williams holds that
the Barnet letters we! e improper as tend
ing to show defendants connection with
the alleged murder Of Barnet as well as
Mrs. Adams, and the jury might well I've
influenced by the suggestion growing
out of the letters that he was guilty of
that murder as we'll as of the one being
Investigated,
The opinion concludes as follows: ut
seems to me under all the circumstances
| cannot do otherwise than discharge
this indictment. The defendant is en-
titled to have his case investigated upon
legal evidence and no other. The people
may present their case to another grand
jury, being careful to use only evidence
and, to the determination of the grand
jury, will be binding upon everyone. If
another indictment is found the defen-
dant will have to stand his trial. If he s
rot indicted he will be entitled to his dis
charge from custody"
Word of the dismissal OF the indict-
ment was taken to MolineuX in the
tombs last night. He refused to see any
one or to send any answer to moss
which was sent him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-04-15

Court Bars Famous "lted Book
in Quay Trial.

Philadelphia. April Ex-senator Quay
gained u partial advantage in court yes
terday by the apparent refusal of Judge
Riddie, for the present at least, to admit
ts evidence against him the famous red
book" which has figured so prominently
in the trial. and which is alleged to con-
tain the key to the case of the common
wealth. This book was found in the
desk Of Cashier Hopkins of the Peoples
bank after the institution had closed its
doors and that individual had taken his
own life. 1t is an ordinary day book
Twelve pages are devoted to what the
prosecution charges is Hopkins record
of his transact tiOns in money deposited
by the state treasurer for the advantage
of Senator Quay 1t contains entries eX-
tending over several years, and figures
are written in it which apparently show
the calculation of interest on sums of
money approXimating the state depo sit,
less certain deductions. for the benefit of
Senator Quay These figures, the prose-
cutlon alleges, We're posted from the
led book to the regular ledger of the
bank containing Senator Quay's account.