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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-04
Government Printing Office Used for POlit-
ical Purposes.

Some time ago, Press and Printer, published
at Boston, contained the following article:
"The government printing office seems to be
used more for political purposes than for the
benefit OF the people. The greater portion of
the work done in that printing establishment,
as the Omaha Bee aptly remarks, seems to be
the printing of speeches that were never deliv-
cred and assisting men who are incapable Of
making their own way into office again. The
campaign of '96] shows the great expense the
government printing Office is to the people,
without rendering adequate return. Tons of
speeches that were never made and arguments
that never saw the light of day until run from
the presses were scattered broadcast over the
nation. Even great number of the regular
publications issued at great expense from the
government printing Office are never opened save
when the owner runs across some little poem or
article in a newspaper, cuts it out and gently
pastes it between the leaves of the government
book. The attention of congress has often
been called to the abuses existing in the gov
ernment printing office, but it seems impossible
tQ remove them. There are too many political
axes in constant need of grinding, and the gov
esnment's print shop affords an excellent grind
stone.
"The great printing office of the government
was not designed as political factor, but rather
as an educator of the people and an economical
means Of presenting to the people the work
that has been done by their public servants. 1t
is high time that the original intentions of the
founders OF the Office were adopted and the
evils that have crept in eliminated
GAS the matter now stands, the people are
paying for something they do not want and are
not allowed to exercise their rights in the mat
ter. The next congress would do we'll to take
some action looking toward correction of
these abuses. 1t is not likely however, that
the matter will receive attention. An honest
measure, calculated to correct genuine abuse,
can scarcely hope tor hearing while shrewd
schemers are clamoring for fresh appropriations
to ieplenish the depleted purses of impecunious
mortals who have friends at court. Meanwhile,
it is the plain duty of every thoughtful and in
telligeut citizen to protest against this wanton
waste of the public funds. United action on
the part of the press would speedily check the
abuse
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-04

forefathers. People must be thoroughly i'm
pressed with the doctrine that they must be
subject to the powers that be, for the powers
that be are ordained of God. The powers that
be may have ascended from the bottomless pit,
but we will have them obeyed if we have to
turn loose our Gatling guns
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-04

rection here and there, where the names of the
defendants occur. Such an information would
put Governor Stanley in very embarrassing
position. Special to Kansas City Times.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24

However. this is only guess work and
may be all wrong, but it has been go
figured out according to the natural or
der of things.
The fact that member of company H
was killed yesterday proves beyond
doubt that the battalion to which this
com pany belongs is liable to be in the
fights that may occur around Manila,
whether it is one of the two ordered to
the front or not.If it is not land is still on
duty in the custom-house and other
government Offices there, then it would
seem that practically all three of the
battalions are in the fight when their
services are needed.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
Appropriation Bill.

The general appropriation bill, passed
at the recent session of the legislature,
and which has been filed with the secre-
tary of state, carries appropriations ag-
gregating 1858, ,137 80. Add to this the
100000 University appropriation, and
the 100000 militia fund, for which no
special appropriation Is necessary, and
the total amounts to 81 ,0S3, ,137. The
special appropriation bill of 81. B. No.
3S3, by Representative Reach, which is
now in the hands of the governor, will
bring the total appropriation up to
nearly 81. 100000, provided the last
named bill becomes a law. This is
about an average of the amounts appro-
priated during recent years, as will be
seen by the following, show ing the totals
of the appropriation bills during the
ten years:
Session of 1898. ..........$ 941 $3.50. 90
Session of 1891 ... 200, ,337 .16
Session of 1898. ...... 2,159, 1851 81
Session of 1895 . 1,527I9S5. so
Session (epecial) of 1898. =. 1887 ,947. 40
The appropriation bill for the session
of 1898 was by far the largest ever passed
by the Oregon legislature, but that bill
contained several unusually large items,
not now provided for, as follows: For
the Eastern Oregon insane asylum,
$165, 900; for additional buildings at the
reform school, $4,000; dormitorIes at
the state university, $25, 900; for new
buildings and cells at the penitentiary,
$52 800, and other similar items.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
ONLY eUEsswoRk.
No One Here Knows What Battalions
Ofthe second Oregon Were Or
dered to the Front.
struction

Oregon people are very anxious to
know just how many Oregon volunteers
are engaged in fighting at Manila, and
just what companies are yet on patrol
and detach duty.
The only reliable information yet had
from there along this line stated that
two battalions had been ordered to the
front. This would leave one battalion
still in Manila. Which two were or
dered to the front and which one left
behind no one here appears to be able to
figure out:
According to the rank of the officers
the battalions should be formed as fol-
lows: First, companies A, H, L and D !;
Second, B, I, M and F; Third, G, K, E
and 6.
If this be correct, it is evident that the
First battalion was engaged in the fight
yesterday, but as that appears to have
been a skirmish near the city it is
possible that the First battalion is yet
on duty in the city, and was called
out on this occasion. The fact that one
or two companies of what would seem to
be the First battalion have been on de-
tached duty, would lend color to the
opinion that the First battalion is still
in Manila, and that the Second and
Third had been ordered to the front.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
In Oiden 1iln,s

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with the transient action; but
now that it is generally known that
Syrup of Figs will permanently over
come habitual constipation, well IN
formed people willnot buy other laxa-
tives, which act for time, but finally
injure the system. Buy the genuine,
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
Information Wanted,

Regarding sorrel mare, reported to
be on government fiat. Said mare IS
branded L. o. On left shoulder; has star
in forehead; is six years old. Party who
will deliver same to me at Endersby
postoffice will be suitably rewarded.
Address, AUGUST LoNGREN.
Feb. Ia, ,1m-i Endersby, Or.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
Lost.

While moving household goods recent
ly, pair of navy blue trousers was lost,
somewhere between Fifth and Court
streets and the bluff. Finder please
cave at this Office and receive reward.
2O-3t
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24
TAKE NOTICE.
no OUR ADVERTISERS :

TO OUR ADVERTISERS:
All Changes in Advertisements must
be handed in before 10 o'clock A. NJ, as
no changes will be accepted in the aft
ernOon. This rule will be positive.
CHRONICLE PUBLISHING co.
The Dalles, January 10, 1890.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund tie money if
it fails to cure. 25c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-02-24

Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotine for
sunburn and wind chafng. If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

The MAYORS VETO.-In speaking of
the Mayors veto of the appropriation
for the eraveling of Alfred street be.
tween Cameron and Queen, the fact is
called to mind that a petition dated
October u, 1897, asking the City Coun-
ii to give the citiz ns on that street a
gravel road was introduced March s,
1898, and referred to the committee on
streets aud that the committee made g
report September IL, 1899, recommend
ing an appropriation of three hundred
dollars. Council thereup made the ap.
preparation, which the Mayor has We
toed. On the 24.h of January, 1899,
however, petition asking that the
same square be paved under the BIRD
section with improved paving material
was referred to the committee on
streets with directions to proceed with
the work under the 33rd section. The
committee, probably forgetting Coun-
cil's action of January a, 1899, strange
~ resurrects gravel resolution of
March S, 1898, and Council under this
old and forgotten resolution makes An
appropriation. The Mayor having mp.
proved the ordinance of January a,
1899, the question now that is causing
laughter is, Why should be sign
the resolution of September y, 1899,
brought forward from March s, 1898,
when his approval has already bsen
affixed to the law of January a, 1899 ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

FUNERAL The funeral OF Mr.. Henry
B Pullman, who died on Thursday, took
place from St. Mary's Church this
morning at $50 o'clock and was largely
attended. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Father Cutler and the pail
bearers were Messrs. Harry Downham,
Edward Starnell, T. II. MCGOWAN, w.
H. Sweeney. George Pettey and James
Roche. Among those who attended
were the members of the Hydraulion
and delegations from the other fire
companies of the city and during the
funeral the fire bells tolled, the deceased
having been member of the Hydraul-
ion company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

PROPERTY SALEs-Eight frame
dwelling houses in a block situated at
intersection of east side of Patrick street
and south side of Wilkes street were
sold today at auction by Capt. r. F.
Knox to Mr. Harry II. Simpson, for the
the sum Of $3.50 each; also three frame
houses on the south side of Wlke s
street, adjoining The above. for the sum
of $2l0 each. Dwellings Nos 526 and
52S III same block were sold to Mr.. J.
T Emerson's estate, for $3.50
A lot of ground with improvements
thereon, bounded by Lee, Fairfax, JEFF
fersor and Greene streets, was sold to
WIN. S. Thomas, of Baltimore, for $500
subject to first mortgage Of $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16
LOCAL BREYITEES.

Major jenkins will conduct the Salvation
Army meeting at Sarepta Hal. tonight.
Mr.. Peter Bremen has been sworn in as a
special officer by the Mayor to do duty at the
Opera House.
Mr.. Cornelius Jacobs, former resident of
this city, died in Washington on Thursday,
in the SD year Of his age.
The market was again we'll attended this
morning and the supply of vegetables. coun-
try produce, &C., was quite large. Prices re
main about unchanged.
The Westminster League of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church will renew its work for
another year next Thursday evening, when
the first meeting of the season will DO held at
the usual time, 8 o'clock.
The pistols, knives, &c, captured during
the past two years were sold at auction to.
day at he station house, Chief Webster act
ing as auctioneer, and the amount realized
was S21 95. The pistols, % in number,
ranged in price from 10 cents t. So. 80.
Rev. E. " REGISTER of the NJ Church
South will preach sermon to the Jr. o. w..
A. NJ. and Daughters of America tomorrow
evening at 7:30 o'clock at the First Presby-
tcran Church Tho members Of the order
will assemble at p. m. at /, o. o, L. Hall.
Can't. ] M. King of the Alexandria Light
Infantry, has received q notice from General
Harries of the National Guard of Washington,
saying he will meet the sesqu.centennisl
committee on Monday evening in reference
TO the invitation to the District troops taking
part in the parade in this oi.y.
The entertainment to be given at the Opera
House on Tuesday evening next, under the
auspices of the church furnishing society Of
the NJ E. Church ,on,h promises to b, de-
oided success in every particular. Miss Anna
Belle Gray, Ms humorous and dramatic
reader is highly gifted and very entertaining,
while her assistants, Miss Estelle Wentworth.
of Chicago, and Master Harry Helwig, of this
city, as soloists, cannot fail to please all who
attend.
joseph tdams, negro. about "a years old,
Was carried into the Pennsylvania Railroad
station, in Washington, at 9:05 o'clock last
night on top of one of the coaches Of the
Southern Express and sent to hospital
There was great hole in the top of his head
from which the blood poured, and other minor
cuts. Adams came from Charleston, 5. c.
and was stealing a ride on top OF passenger
coach. II is believed that he was struck by
the frame that carries the trolley of the cleo
tric road over the Long Bridge and knocked
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

POLICE OoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
SON presidimg.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
William Dade, colored, charged with as
saulting and beating Waiter Cole, was dis
missed.
Barney Richards charged with escaping
from the chain gang, had 20 days added to
his sentence.
Llewellyn Lane, colored, charged with
throwing missiles at Henry Giles was fined
$40.
Thomas Elsey, coloIed, charged with shoot
ing and killing William Pinkney, had his
case continued.
Two boys charged with disorderly COLI
duct, were fined 50 90 each.
william B. Robinson, charged With leaving
a nuisance on the property of DR.. Fawcett'
was dismissed upon promising to remove the
same.
Lawrence Boden, charged with disorderIy
conduct, wss fined So.
Night Beport-Last night was clear and
cool. Four prisoners and four dodgers were at
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

PERsoNAL.-Engiueer Will Wood, of
the Columbia Fire Company, has re-
turned from Philadelphia and Atlantic
City, where he spent his vacation.
Among the engagements already an
nounced at Berryville are those of Miss
Mamie Gray Mcdonald, daughter of
the late Capt. William N. Mcdonald,
to Mr.. Ellery l.. Eustaphieve, of
Gainesville, Va. the wedding to take
place early 10 October, and Miss Mary
Alexander Lippitt, daughter of DR.. c..
E Lippitt, OF Ellington, to Mr.. VIM.
Wattles, of Alexandria, the wedding to
take place in October,
Miss Sallie Stuart, of Alexandria,
who is president of the auxiliary, will
give an interesting talk on Saturday
evening on mission and general work
connected with the auxiliary in the
chapel of Christ Episcopal Church.
Winchester News.
Mrs. G. F. Lee has gone to Asbury
Park 10 spend a week or so.
Mr.. H. B. Cation has entered the first
year law class at the University of Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. Richard Writ, jr., has returned
from the Blue Ridge. aud Misses Mag
Gle and Florence Writ from Atlantic
City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

CLAIMS ON a HIGH heroic
fore stated, legal notice has been served
upon the Secretary of War that so
much of the highway known as the
Military Road" between the Aque-
duct bridge and Fort Myer, in Alexan-
dris county, as passes through the
Murray estate, will be closed to the
public on and after Saturday, Septem'
Der %. This notice, as published in
the Gazette, is signed by Il. Rozler
Dulany and Howard P Marshall, Of
Washington, trustees of the Murray
property. NJ. H. Beach, of Washing
ton, is the attorney for the trustees.
1t is said that the government leased
the property for use as military road
d number OF years ago and has failed to
comply with the terms OF the lease; A
large sum of money, it is claimed, is
due to the trustees. The War Depart
ment, it is said, has had no funds for
the payment OF this obligation and the
action of the trustees is for the purpose
of taking tie matter into court. Major
Jackson, the ranking officer at Fort
Myer, has been in conference with MIR.
Beach with a view to postponing the
proceedings until Congress might act,
but without avail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

,..cu SERVICES, &C, SUNDAY
I a.g Chuch.-Services at II 8. m.
- Ian m. by Rev. Bergman Green.
snI - PMS CHurch.-Communion at
Services at IL a. M. and
10. ..Sl % NJ nv K v. P. P Phillips.
l;cics Clrch.-SeFvices at IL a. m'
G-.s) D. IA uy Rev. c. E. Ball.
'Ol ll,rrs Chrch.-Flr5t Mass at Z
D ..r,un Mass aod s4rmou oy R1v.
.; d. cntIer Yespers nj / .. IN.
D. t'',aoaael Lutheran Charch.-Sunday
t .o,, at $50 3. 10. Services at Il a.
~ ,SlJ in English, and 7:8O p. M in Ger
n' <l,oad Presbyterian Church. Sunday
.5 s At $50 a. %. Service at II a.
49,, by Rev. John Van Ness. No SER
wee s, ~ NJ Cinrch.-Preaching at II a.
Da dd 20 D. m. by Rev. J. H. Butler.
IL p.jmaire Baptist Church-Fairfax
s,-set near Kiug.-Servlces at II a. IN.
by Elder J. T Rowe.
" T[nir Meth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
.sool at $50 3. m. Services at II
N nv R-y. :. A. Ball and at 1850
N his R-v. n. 5. Masters. Epworlh
Isapue services at $50 p. m.
Mtf Fps. Church SOuth.-9:15 a. m.
sunday school. Services at II q. M
ami 25o D. m. by Rev. E. V. Register.
The -yen.ng service will be to the Jr.
v r,Ia a. Gaoei, II. E. Church South
csbon street near Alfred.-Class
Tee,ipg at 9 a. m. Sunday school at
95op m. ~ Gil
sunday school at 80. Epworth League
ll.i. Prot. Omci.-9:l5 a. m. Sun
dsy school. Services at / q. m. ana 1850
m by Rev T. ?. Revelle. Christian
Fodeayor topic service at 7:l5p. m.
IRE Methodist Church-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at II a. m. and
-s5 D. m. by Rev. Mr.. Cameron.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
oms AT I p. IN. Service of prayer and
raise with short address.
Aims House.-Services at 3 o. 10.
Nade Chapel Pr. testGnt Episcopal
lcolored).-Sundsy school ot $50 p. H..
Evening prayer and sermon at e p. N.
Eo5er.s Chapel N. +. Church (colored)
Preaching at Ii a. N. and at $50 p. M.
by Rev William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

ONE HOME ENoUGH.-A worthy and
good hearted citizen whose latchstring
always hangs en- the outside of the
door was standing talking with friend
a few days since, when gentleman
and his family, seated in a carriage,
drove by on their way to their summer
home, not far away. Said the friend to
his good nalured companion, You
ought to have o summer home and
carriage" The latter shaking his head
replid, "No; | have large number OF
friends who frequently visit my home
here. III had a country residence they
would come and live with me-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

THE WEATHER PEOPLE SAY that
the present cool spell is to last until
real winter sets in, and the statement
is given out that the wise man will lay
aside bis straw hat and light shoes and
prepare for chilly nights and cool days
The temp srature 10 the city yesterday
morning was as low as forty three de-
orees. which is said to be pretty deep
for this section, and il is predicted at
the westher bureau that season OF
fair cool weather can be expected for
about month. with the mercury aver
AGING from fcrty-6ve to seventy de-
prees during that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. X
n Norton presidin0.-The will OF ku'
dolph Logan, colored, was aGm'tteo 9 4. 20
probate and Robert Darnell quailheu
James Butler, native OF England l.
was granted his final naturalization pa
Jennie O'Brien, guardian, VS.. Mary
E. O'Briep; commissioner autnorIzeu ~
lease property at the corner OF CoIu"'
bus and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

CHURCH MUSICAL the morning
service at St. Paul's Church tomorrow
Miss Estelle Wentworth will sing as an
otfertory a solo entitled Come to the
Land of Rest" At Christ Church at
the morning service Mr.. Walter Birch
will sing Face to Face" as an offertory.
At the vesper service at st. Mary's
Church Miss Mai Greenwell will sing a
sDecial solo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

OPERA HOUSE William Patton, the
celebrated dancer, who made such favor.
able impression last season in New York and
other cities, has arranged several novel dane.
ing features for THE Great Southern Min
strels" which introduce many of the best
musical numbers of the evening. Tho min.
stres will occupy the Opera House stage next
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16
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To be bound hand and foot for years
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form of slavery. George D. Williams,
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slave was made free. He says: my
wife had been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
tiers, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work" This su-
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cures nervousness, sleeplessDess, mel
ancholy, headache, backache, fainting
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a godsend to weak, run
down people. Every bottle guaran teed
Only so cents. Sold by E. s. Leadbeat-
or & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16
Risrnarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-.
ergy are not found where Stomach
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c. at
E. S. Leadbeater s. Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

The autopsy took place at Mr.. De-
msi1e's est blishmept about noon to-
day. 1t was conducted by D.. Jones',
and 1t was discovered that the Bali Gu.
tered between the fourth ana fifth ribs,
p: d ontircl, trough The heart aud
loJged in tho 81 scies of the back. The
bali was from d 32-caliDre pistol.
Later DR.. Purvis. the coroner, held
an inquest. The jury was compose of
MIR. George Bryan, foreman, and
Messrs. Chas. Swain, Edgar Warield,
G. J. W. Summers, Frank Warfeld and
Avery Rittenour. The evidence did
not materially vary from that given in
the Police Court. None knew of any
previous trouble existing between Ell
zey and Pinkuey. Some of the witness
es averred that the prisoner and dead
man were laughing together previous
to the shooting. A young colored man.
who was in wagon with two others at
the scene OF the shooting emed 10th
TO answer questions, and when asked if
he saw Ezay shot Pinkney he refused
for while to reply. After several
minutes had elapsed, the Coroner in the
meantime having threatened to send
him to Jail, he answered that he did
see the prisoner commit the deed. He
was questioned SO closely and became
so excited that his stomach grew weak
and it was soon cleared of its contents
in the presence of Coroner, jury and
spectators.
The jury subsequently brought in the
following verdict:
1--WE, The jury, find William Pinkney
came to Biz death from a gun shot
wound in the heart, inflicted by Thomas
Elzsy."
The prisoner was later returned to
Jail. Pinkney's fuueral will take place
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-16

ST. MARY's AcADEMY.-The thirty-frst
annual session of st. Mary's Academy began
on Monday last at the elegant lew school
building on the corner of Prince and Colum .
bus streets, with an attendance of forty more
pupils than at any opening of previous years.
a department for little boys has been opened
in the school.