THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1802.
The Weekly Chronicle.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF WASCO COUNTY.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
County Judge Geo. C. Blakeley
Sheriff. T. A. War!
Clerk J. B. I'rossen
Treasurer Wm. Micbeli
(.las. DariiieUe
uommissionem (l,,riint Kincald
Aasetwor: Joel w. Koontz
Surveyor .E. K. blimp
Buperintendent of Public Schools. . .Troy fneuey
Coroner . . . N. M. Eastwood
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
President Harrison lias again brought
to the attention of con jjress and the na
tion the necessity of moreptringent law6
regulating foreign immigration. The
suggestion is made in connection with
the question of quarantine regulations ;
and onr recent experience with cholera,
which we could not halt upon the outer
threshhold, emphasizes the importance
of some positive and - prompt action on
the pnrt of congress to protect us from
this and other contagions diseases.
But Asiatic cholera is by no means
the worst evil coming to us through im
perfect immigration regulations; the
Pacific States fully appreciate the situa
tion because of theirexperience with the
Chinese question ; they have suffered
much more, and have therefore, heen
more persistent in demanding and more
successful in obtaining protection at the
hands of congress than any other por
tion of the United States; and the ques
tion, so far as we are directly concerned,
is about disposed of; the pauper labor of
eastern Asia is excluded : every China
man within our borders must, stand, be
numbered and registered, and when he
once returns to his native land he gen
erally has not the courage to attempt to
get back.
The Atlantic States have been farther
removed from the evil of unrestricted
immigration, and until recently have
little felt the danger ; but with increased
facilities of travel, thedanger has become
more real, and its accompanying scourge,
a terrible disease, calls the nation's at
tention directly to it, and now for the
first time, the people of the entire coun
try sympathize with us in our opposition
to the Chinese. Ignorance, immorality,
physical deformity and weakness, dis
torted views of political, social and re
ligious life are quite hs disastrous to na
tional safety and happiness as are the
contagious diseases which originate and
best thrive in the home of these less
easily quarantined evils.
Two thousand per week is not a large
estimate of the number of undesirable
population which have passed from the
decks of the great immigrant transports
to onr shores during the past year; and
every male among them who is not, at
the time he lands under 16 years of age,
may, in five years, exercise every right
of citizenship; except that of holding
some of the offices; ignorant of every
principle of government, with distorted
social ideas, even vicious in a large num
ber of cases, unable to speak our lan
guage, much less to read it, he takes his
place beside the best citizen of the land
and has as much voice in the govern
ment. Had the Chinese ' worn a less yellow
kin, and therefore been eligible to
American citizenship under the consti
tution, and had they been as eager to be
naturalized as are the Russian, Italian
-and Bulgarian paupers who are now
-seeking to land here, the Pacific States
at one time would have rebelled and re
fused to be governed by a class of people
so utterly devoid of every qualification
to exercise the functions of American
citizenship; yet who will say that we
would have lieen worse off than are
many portions of the cities of New York,
Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans?
The problem is both serious and diffi
cult and will tax the ability of our legis
lators and diplomats during the next
few years as no other question ; a wise
solution by the incoming administration
of this problem will do more for the ulti
mate welfare than any measure that
will be brought before it. Already sev
eral plans have been suggested ; abso
lute exclusion is neither practicable nor
politic, and any plan which is likely to
be adopted, will be found inefficient un
til after experience has enabled us to
perfect it. But some plan is impera
tively necessary.
The important question as to the lia
bility of a debtor who contracts for one
thing and receives something else has
been decided in a London court. A Mr.
Lampson, it seems besought an artist in
repute and high standing to paint a por
trait of Mr. Lampson's wife and
daughter. The artist went to work and
in due season presented a canvass show
ing his idea of how the wife and
daughter looked. Therewith he turned
in also a bill for $5,000. Mr. Lampso
upon a critical review of the picture
condemned it as unsatisfactory and em
nhaticallv refused to liquidate. It was
not a good portrait he claimed. The ar
tist maintained that it was a work of art.
and Mr. Lampson intimated that what
he wanted was not a work of art but
nor trait ot a family group, lhe case
was taken into court, where one critic
said that the portrait was an accurate
likeness and two other critics said it was
not. Mr. Lampson, moreover, who
presumably something of a judge as to
his family's personal appearance, de
clared his views. The court, however,
has returned a verdict compelling him to
pay the $5,000. Mr Lampson does not
know whether to take this as a proof
that the portrait is really a likeness or
As a punishment for employing an artist
from the Royal academy. The case.
however, opens up an interesting specu
lation as to who is the best judge of like
ness. The defendant in this case want
ed not the artist? idea of how his wife
and daughter looked, but his own idea
of it. To one of them the originals of
the portrait looked thus; to the other
they looked so. Both observers may
have been sincere, and, in a wn both
Tight. In the circumstancesjlfh very
best thing Mr. Lampson cantoris to buy
a kodak and make the pictures himself.
INTERNA NIONA L MONETARY
CONFERENCE.
We incidentally learned that remon
strances are being circulated througout
Eastern Oregon setting forth the im
practicability of a portage railway from
Celilo to this city. It is easv to see who
has the hidden hand. We understand
that one Norton has the scheme in
charge and will, when the proper time
comes, present them to the legislature
through the medium of some trusty, for
the purpose of defeating legislation for a
state portage around the Celilo and
dalles obstructions. There has been
enough of that kind of foolishness, and
our people of Eastern Oregon know, it.
The portage road at the cascades has
saved for the producers of this and
Klickitat county, in Washington, not a
cent less than $175,000 since it was built.
Enough in reality to have paid for the
road three times over. If the state will
bnild the Celilo portage it will pay for
itself in two years, we believe, by re
ducing freights and increasing the
wealth of the producer and stockmeD
As we said the other day, the general
government will not build a ship rail
way, that is a foregone conclusion, and
the state must relieve the farmers of
extortion on freights by giving them an
open river.
The International monetary Council
of Brussels have been debating another
week on the great problem of the cur
rency of the world, and have accom
plished nothing. Mr. Rothschild gave
expression to a great truth when he said
that "what is best for the world gener
ally, must prove best for individual in
terests." That gold does not sustain
the same relation of value to silver is an
established fact. Silver has been be
coming cheaper and 'gold dearer Which
has changed most is not easy to deter
mine. Mr. Rothschild's plan was to
promote an adjustment, ostensibly look
ing to the end, that England and India
would have the lion's end of the adjust
ment, that is to say that India currency
should have pre-eminence in the settle
ment of the monetary question, also
that the United States should continue
its purchase of 54,000,000 ounces a year,
and that the European governments
should together buy an amount equal to
25,000,000 for five years at not to exceed
43d per ounce
It was also proposed that the legal
tender of silver in England be raised so
as to cover the 5 note. The gold stand
ard in England he held to be the onlv
possible one, as the commerce of the
world is so largelv carried on by bills of 21
u t a l.l.. : u -'2
c&vuaukc -i ii uuuuuu, pajmuiu ill uiu. i
ho universal arrangement oi me cur
rency question was possible, as the con
ditions in the various ennntries are so
different. Unless something of this na
ture were done by the conference, he
urged, the price of silver wonld fall, and
a ai?asfroiis monetary panic would fol
low. The committee of thirteen, to
vhom the scheme of Mr. Rorh'child
was referred, by a vote of 7 to 6, related
it, but by a Jarg majority favored that
Steamboating is becoming quite inter
esting of late on the lower Columbia.
The Telephone and Gatzert are to run in
connection with Parkers steamer As-
tonan.and Jacob Kamni will put the Un
dine on the run m connection with the
Lurline, and with the U. P. boats, which
these other lines are running against.
Navigation between Portland and As-
will be exceedingly tropical.
DRUGS
Snipes &Kinersly.
IHoDthly meteorological Report.
Weather bureau, department of agriculture.
statioif. 1 he Dalle, Oregon, for the month of
roveiuDer, isyz. .
latitude 45P Sfi' 18". UiiiKituilc 121 12 went.
Aiuiuue no :m huov.? sen level.
-THE LEADING
t ail Mail lists.
2 S 2J
l-S By
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F'TJEtS 2D jBL XT Gr &
Handled by Three flegistered Druggists.
M...
26...
Suma . .
Means
41
50
66
51
64
4l
45
55
44
54
M
51
39
45
13
42
47
50
56
37
X8
39
30
34
43
43
43
60
5S
69
60
57
56
58
62
60
62
62
56
48
52
46
50
SS
61
62
15
44
42
49
46
45
44
40
52
48
47
.43
42
43
41
60
37
32
47
39
46
45
46
30
39
39
35
35
40
49
30
31
3S
35
32
32
31
28
34
ALSO ALL THE LEADING
T
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.02
.26
21
!o:;
.02
.09
.26
Patent ffledieines and Drrmoists SntAip
HOUSE PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS.
Agents for Murphy's Fine Varnishes and the only agents in
the City for The Sherwin, Will ams Co.'s Paints.
-WE ARE-
.07
.05
.14
The Largest Dealers in Wall Paper.
Finest Line of Imported Key West and Domestic Cigars.
n-ficiu iui ictiiisiii s r uncii.
The Dalles, Oregon
129 Second Street,
1356
45.2 j
1589
53.0
1114
38.1
1.16
The Oregon state food commissioner,
has been having a great deal of trouble
with the milkmen at Portland recently
on account of watering milk. He has
now discovered a new method of making
butter. Rennet is used, and the butter
maker is enabled to get 37)4 per cent of
butter, while by the ordinary method
but 15 per cent, can be obtained. The
rennett being a very strong substance,
The butter made with it is of a good
quality, but under the state law cannot
tie retailed unless it is labeled in the
same manner as oleomargarine. ' State
chemist Shaw, in a letter to Mr. Baker,
says that there is a man at Eugene sell
ing the rights for emulsifying cream on
the Australian method, Mr. Shaw says
that the plan is to mix 50 pounds of
butter with 50 pounds of milk, and then
add the rennett, and 100 pounds of good
butter is the result.
or Mr. Moritz ijevy, wnicn proposed a
gradual withdrawal of all gold coin nn
der value of 20 francs and all bank notes
under 20 francs, except in case of silver
certificates.
Mr. Rothschild s plans were, with
drawn, and after a good deal of skirmish
ing, regrets were expressed, thinking
that the Americans could be conciliated,
and that some agreement could lie set
tled on. The fact is that the English
are determined to compel the Americans
to agree on some basis bv which there
shall be a free coinage of silver and still
continue the present purchases east.
Our American delegation have them on
lively string, and are adroitly at work,
which is looked' upon suspiciously, as
foreshadowing the repeal of the silver
laws by the present congress, which
wonld paralyze the Anglo-Indian trade
tenfold. This apprehension has put
them on another scheme, which will be
developed on the assembling of the
council today. Tomorrow Senator
Jones will wind up the debate and in
his argument will stand by his Ameri
can principles and make some declara
tions. Biinetalisin in the Council ap
pears to have a poor support, and it is
scarcely possible that any agreement
will be reached at all. It is charged
that if there is an ultimate failure of the
conference, it will be due to France and
the Latin union.
Mean barometer 29.971: highest barometer I
30.468 (date 12th) : lowest uaroineter 29.156 (date
:!Mn.; I
Mean temperature- 45.2: hiehust temnerature. I
; on tvi, lowest temperature, Ji, on sua.
ureate&t aany range of temperature, 26 on 7th.
I.eHst ilatly range pf lem;erature, 4 on 22d.
KKAN TKMPEBATUBS FOB THIS MONTH IK
JOLESBROS
: DEALERS -IN:
1873 I1S78...
1874 179...
1875. ...40.0 11880...
1876 39.5 1S81. ..
1877.... 42. 5 11x82.
.46.5
7.5
,:t9 0
.43.0
.34.0
1S83. . .
1884. .
1886. . .
1886...
1887.
1888... 39. 6
1889.... 40.6
1890.... 41. 5
1891.... 46.0
.39.211892 ...45.2
during the I
.44.5
.43 5
.42 5
38
Total excesn in temnerature
montn tor i years, s aeg 8 min.
Total excess in temperature since January 1st,
.98.
Prevailing direction of wind. 8. BW. W.
Total precipitation. 1.15: number of davs on
which .Ul
ten.
inch or more of precipitation" fell, I
lapis m Faqcy Kioceis,
Hay, Grain and Feed.
TOTAL FBKCIPITATION FOB THIS MONTH IM
1873
1874
1875. ...6. 18
1876... 4.31
1877... 4. 18
1878. ...f.22 1883. ...2 19
1879... 1.24 1884 .. 0.82
1880 0.69 1885 1.78
1881 0.75 1886 0.21
1882.. ..0.75 1887. .1.06
1888. ...1.80
1889. ...1.20
1890.... 0.00
1891. ...1.30
1892... 1.10
Masonic Block. Corner Third and Court Streets. The Dalles.Qregoi
Total deficie'icy in precipitation during month.
for 18 years, .64 inches.
Total deficiency in precipitation since January I
ist, 4.84 tor 18 years.
Number of cloudless days. 5: partly cloudy
aays, y ; laouay aays i.
Dates of frost 13th, 20th, 27th (killing-,
barometer reduced to sea level. T indicates
trice of precipitation,
riular halot u 1st. 27th. with parhelia. Lunar
halo on 29th.
SAMUEL. L. BROOKS,
Voluntary Signal Corps Observer.
HORSES
J. S. COOPER,
Corner Barn, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois.
Toe Largest and Only Strictly Commission Dealer
in Horses in the United States.
A. A. Brown,
Keeps a full assortment of
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
and Provisions,
viilofa he o fieri at Low Figures.
Commencing the 3rd of August and every month throughout the year will hold
Special Extensively Advertised Sales of
WEST8RN RHNGE HORSES.
Rafarnnm JNational Live Stock Bank, Chicago, 111.
Beterenoa . Chicago National Bank, ChicagoTJll.
Write for Particulars.-
It is not generally known that Califor
nia, at its last election, November 8th,
adopted a constitutional amendment
providing for the election of United
Spates senators by the people, but such
is the case. California is the first state
V hat use will there be in the senate
of the future for satire or invective when
the opponent can be simply and effect
ually discomfited with the remark that
opponent's hat is not on straight?
If all the gentlemen who feel sure of
becoming members of Mr. Cleveland's
cabinet shall eventually get there, Mr,
Cleveland will have to open his cabinet
meetings with a battalion drill.
ueut. Jfeary wants to pave the way
for another rescuing expedition- Why
not send the rescuing expedition first,
and save time and money?
There seems to be a distressingly large
quantity of ghoulish glee just- now
among those demure individuals, the
prohibitionists. . '
What-Mr. Ingalls thinks about Mrs.
Lease's candidacy might be liquefied
and condensed into a fine quality of
vinegar. -
to begin a reform in that direction. It
is hardly possible that many other states
will follow her example, preferring to
wait and see the result of the experi
ment. There is a growing opinion, how
ever, that all elective officers should be
chosen by the people direct, and not by
proxy. That the president also should '
be elected by a popular vote, and not by j
state electors as the constitution now t
provides. This is a question that is un- i
der discuseion which will be decided j
sooner or later through the pressure for
retorm.
Mr. Cleveland appreciates the fact
that there is trouble ahead for him in
the distribution of government offices
after he takes his seat the 4th of March.
He is preparing ahead for the occasion
and when opportunity afforded has not
hesitated in expressing himself in the
matter. When it comes to making ap
pointments there will be a great many
disappointed politicians. There are not
a few populists whD expect recognition
and some pay for their services in the
fusion game. The democratic managers
in Oregon expect a great deal for having
taken one vote away from the repub
licans.
SPEGIfllt x PRIGES
to Cash Buyers.
Highest Cash Prices for Apani;
utter Mice.
FLOYD & SHOWN,
DKAI.KK8 IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS,
170 SECOND STREET.
NEW
A
DDdertaking Establishment '
Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Perfumery, Etc.
Pure Liquors for Medicinal Purposes.
Physicians' Prescriptions a Specialty.
Corner Union and Second Streets, The Dalles, Oregon.
CHRISMAN & CORSON,
DEALERS IN
PRINZ & NITSCHKE.
Something is lost
when yon use Dr. bace's Catarrh
Remedy. It's Catarrh. The worst
cases yield to its mild, soothing,
cleansing, and healing properties.
No matter bow bad your case, or of
how long standing, you can be cured.
Incurable cases arc rare. It's worth
$500 to you, if you have one. The
manufacturers of Dr. Sage's Remedy
are looking for them. They'll pay
you that amount in cash, if they
can't cure you. It's a plain square
offer from a responsible business
bouse, and they mean it. It seems
The recent long-distance riders from too one-sided, too much of a risk.
Berlin to Vienna merit the castigation i It would be with anv other medi-
of some Annie Laurie. The event, after cine behind it. It only goes to prove
the manner of other unworthy events, ; what's been said : incurable cases
has passed into history. The gallant are rare wtn Sage's Catarrh
horses which participated are dead ori Remedy.
crippled. The winning horse, it is .re-j . U"er so-calletf remedies may di
lated, was sustained on copious draughts liate tor a.time ; this cures for all
of brandy. After an abstemious and ' ?,me- us mua, Booming, cieans-
uprigbt life he was inspired by the' ,n" ant ""ng properties, it con-
demon rum to gallop to his own ruin. I 4"!' .. wo, casta, xi. reuiovea
He galloped, and, while yet in the throes! felve breath loss or impairment
. ' . . . . . , of the sense of taste, smell or hear-
1 n rr wjfiin-v t mnolr mraa nrhan
The horse could not be blamed, being! ...,' j i 4P r?. v
j vv, . J
j as they all frequently are.
Remedy sold by druggists, only
60 veuts.
DEALERS IN
GROCERIES,
Flour, Grain, Fruit and Mill Feed.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCE.
of the aftermath of debauchery, expired.
The horse could not be blamed, being
only a horse, but the rider did not have
for his cruelty even the
being drunk
poor excuse of
Furniture and Carpets.!
we nave added to our Dusiness a
complete Undertaking Establishment,
and as we are in no way connected witL
the Undertakers' Trust our prices will
t low accordingly.
Remember our place on Second street,
next to Moody's bank.
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THE DALLES, OREGON
Washington
FRENCH 8t CO.,
BANKERS.
I EAN8ACT A GENERAL BANKING BOSINE8.-
Horth Dalles,
Washingto
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Letters of Credit issued available in
Eastern States.
he I
Destined to oe the Best
Manufacturing Center In
the Inland Empire.
Best Selling Property of
the Season In the Northwest.
Sight
and Telegraphic I
Exchange
rransferssoldon New York, Chicago, St.
Louis, San Francisco, Portland Oregon,
Seattle Wash., and various points in Or
egon and Washington.
Collections made at all points on fav
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