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The Dalles Daily Chroniele.
THE DALLES
OREGON.
Entered at the Poetoflice at The Dalles, Oregon,
as secona-ciass matter.
STATE OFFICIALS.
Oovernoi S. Pennover
Secretary of State.
G.W. McBrlde
. ...Phillip Hetschan
Treasurer
Supt. of Public Instruction.
. enators
Congressman
State Printer . ,
E. B. McElroy
U. N. Dolnh
" J J. H. Mitchell
B. Hermann
Frank Baker
COPNTr OFFICIALS.
County Judge. C. N. Thorabury
Sheriff D. L. Cates
Clerk. . J. B. Croesen
Treasurer Geo. Ruch
. H'A. Leavens
vuiuuiraiuuers (Frank Kincaid
Assessor v John E. Barnett
Surveyor v E. F. Sharp
eupenntenaent 01 ruDac ecnoois . . . rroy oneiiey
Coroner , William Michell
The Chronicle is the Only Paper in
The Dalles that Receives the Associated
Press Dispatches. .
We have abundant evidence that an
effort was made, in this city, during the
late election to convince certain of our
citizens who could not otherwise be in
duced to vote the Moody ticket, that as a
, result of its defeat the city would pur
'chase the mill flume and add it to the
water plant. The entire conception is
so utterly silly and unreasonable that
we apologise to our readers for making
any allusion to.it. What on earth 'does
the city want with any more of the flume
than she now possesses? Is it supposed
that the water commissioners intend to
start a saw mill or a wood yard? And
if not what would they do with the flume
when the city already owns all she needs
of it or ever will need? Is It forgotten
that it is no part of the plans of the
water commissioners to give the flume a
permanent place in our water svstem
but that just as soon as there are suffic
ient funds the supply pipe will be ex
tended above all possible contamination
from the presence of settlers? Be this
as it may the Chronicle is authorized
to say that the thought of such a pur
chase never entered for a moment into
the minds of either the owners of the
flume or of the water commissioners and
that if such a thought ever enters into
anyone's mind this journal will never
iet up on him until it sees hint safely
incarcerated in a lunatic asylum.
It is a sad commentary on the fleeting
character of human glorv that Ferdl
nand De Lesseps who reached the sum
mit of earthly fame through his engi
neering and financial achievements in
connection with the openingof. the Suez
canal should, in his old age, be the sub
ject of poverty, sickness and humilia
tion. The utter collapse of the Panama
canal scheme and the stupendous losses
incurred have brought upon his aged
head the bitter curses of those who,
. through his inducement, invested their
money in it. And now to add to this bit
terness, word reaches 'us, that "the
shareholders of the canal propose to
prosecute him for fraud in making the
favorable reports which drew out the last
of the funds expended in the collossal
failure." The path of glory leads but to
the grave, but it is doubly sad when
this path is strewn with thorns and bri
ars and the brooks by the wav-side of
the last stage of life's journey are full of
bitterness more bitter still than that of
the cup of death itself.
It is said that a careful estimate has
been made of the amount of money in
circulation in the Argentine Republic
and it is found to reach a total of $150
per capita. In spite of that fact nine
out of every ten men are in a state of
chronic bankruptcy, and this condition
exists in spite of the fact that the gov
ernment printed the money and issued
it "directly to the people."
It means Gold Pieces.
The heavy rain which fell Wednesday
afternoon was general and far-reaching,
differing from previous showers, which
have visited some localities and passed
others by. The good it will do to Uma
tilla county' 8 coming crop is incalculable.
Tall grain, which is burned in places,
Trill be aided in filling, and its condition
is now much more promising. The rain
assures a good yield of spring grain. The
present situation encourages the belief
that while there may be no more than An
Average yield throughout the county
wheat will be of excellent quality.
The rain fell steadily for several hours
in Pendleton, and there was a heavy
precipitation. From every direction
come reports of an equally copious fall.
East Oreqonian.
Open Gambling Suppressed.
La Grande, Or., June 18. For some
time past the gambling fraternity have
oeen unpleasantly numerous in the city.
So open and insolent did they become,
. that it was resolved by the business men
of the town that something must be done
to restrict their operations. According
ly, at a meeting ot the city council held
last evening, an ordinance was passed
instructing the city marshal to close up
all the games. This was done this morn
ing, and today the streets are full of dis
consolate tinhorns.
The tests of the pneumatic guns on the
cruiser, Vesuvius, are over, her fate as a
' 'dynamite' ' crui ser is settled. The guns
were a failure, and the vessel will un
doubtedly soon be stripped pf them, and
converted into an ordinary torpedo
cruiser. It is an open secret about the
navydepartment that the recent tests
were ordered, in order to have an offi
cial pretext to dismantle the vessel.
Not an officer could be found willing to
risk his life by his presence at an actual
trial of dynamite shells, and conse
quently there has never been such a
. test. There'll be no more dynamite
cruisers built.
A business h-tter-head the boil.
FIFTY DOLLARS PER CAPITA.
A Correspondent That Thinks the Gov
ernment Should Issnev That. Amount.
- s ' Boyd, Or. , June 22; 1890.
Editor Crokickb : I propose to give
you a few thoughts on national finance.
The people from Maine to Texas and
from sea to sea are indignant at the con
traction of our. currency and consequent
hard times, brought on through the in
fluence of gold monopolists. Many and
diverse remedies have been proposed, all
having some good feature, but the safest
and best plan to get money in reach of
the people is for the government to issue
enough of legal tender treasury notes to
raise the amount of money in circulation
to fifty dollars per capita and loan to the
states in proportion to their respecti ?e
needs at one per cent, as the banks have
bee getting it. Let the states loan it
to their counties at two per cent, retain
ing one per cent, in state treasury. Let
the counties loan it to the people, on ten
or more years time, on good real estate
security, at three per cent, per annum in
limited amounts, to enable them to lift
high interest notes and . mortgages and
for necessary improvements. The one
per cent, retained in county treasury will
partly pay county expenses and reduce
the tax of every taxpayer.
No additional officers are needed.
The present state and county officers
will be sufficient, except, perhaps a few
clerks during a rush. A wise, beneficent
father will help his son to help himself,
while he who supplies all of his son's
wants without cost or effort to the son
fosters idleness, extravagance and ruin,
A powerful, wise, beneficent government
will adjust its toilers its real wealth-
producers to prosper, in order that all
honorable callings may ..prosper-as all
good money is "fiat money," regardless
of the material of which is made or of its
commercial commodity value. Money
with a metal standard is monopolists
money controlled by monopolists to en
rich themselves at the expense of the
masses but. full legal tender paper
money, with government stamps and
based on faith in the honor and patriot
ism of the people is the people's money
and should be controled in quantity by
the people through their representatives
fairly chosen through a purified ballot
box.
A powerful government like ours
should never borrow money in time of
peace, but should be the sole creator of
money, of whatever material made, in
sufficient amount to maintain a healthy
commercial circulation among its citi
zens. As all metal money ceases to be money
and becomes only a commodity when it
passes our national boundary, it should
be maintained as money for home con
venience and retained as bullion for for
eign exchange, because paper money is
only a little more "fiat" than gold or sil
ver, being one hundred per cent, fiat
(law with power behind it) while the
gold dollar, with eighty-six cents com
modity value, is fourteen per cent, flat,
while twenty nickels one dollar, money
vaiue have fourteen cents " commodity
value, thus being eighty-six per cent,
"fiat." But enough. Let us have more
morev at low rates of interest, in easy
reach of the people, at least costof hand
ling. J. H. Trout.
FOR SALE.
A choice lot of brood mares ; also a
number of geldings and fillies bv "Rock
wood Jr.," "Planter." "Oreeron Wilkes."
and "Idaho Chief," same standard bred.
Also three fine young stallions by
"Rockwood Jr." out of first class mares.
For Drieea and terms fall on nr uilAroaa
either J. W. Condon, or J. H. Larsen,
The Dalles, Oregon.
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.
A small red milk cow without marks.
3 years old. Any information that will
lead to her recovery will be suitably re
warded by Mays & Crowe.
I am now offieriniy mens' s rnincr unci
summer suits at greatly ' reduced rates.
j. u. .Baldwin.
Cash Daid for eP0"S and nhickena at. -T
H. Cross feed store.
Company B, O. N. G.. of Weston, has
orders to report at The Dalles June 28,
for the encampment of the state militia
which lasts six days. The men are each
required to bring blacking and boot
brushes, soap, a towel and a razor. The
officers are made responsible for the ap
pearance of their commands. . The boys
at Weston have been preparing for the
event and expect to make a good show
ing. JLat Uregoman.
we win GeieDrate
THE
Glorious Fourth
try the publication of
Two Splendid Stories
Appropriate to the Occasion.
Are You With Us ?
FLOURING MILL TO LEASE.
THE OLD DA IXE8 MILL AND .WATER
Company's Hour Mill will be leased to re
sponsible parties. For information apply to the
WATER COMMISSIONERS,
The Dalles, Oregon.
' ' " : Beating sV Wolf. .V.-V, "
It is not often that a wolf Btorr is told
in a way to show the cowardly nature of
the animal. For this reason the follow
ing account, given by the author of
Twenty-seven Years in Canada West,"
has its own value and interest: i. -'
My wife's youngest sister had " a pet
sheep that she had brought up from a
lambjjindjjo which she was muchat-.
tached. One afternoon she was going
down to the spring for a pitcher of wa
ter, when she saw a large- dog, as she
thought, worrying her sheep, upon which
she picked up a large stick and struck
the beast two or three strokes with all
her strength, thus compelling him to
drop his prey.
This, however, he did very reluctantly,
turning his head at the same time, and
showing his teeth with a most diabolical.
snarl, she saw at once when he faced
her, by- his pricked ears, high cheek
bones, long, bushy tail and gannt figure.
that her antagonist was a wolf. Nothing
daunted, she again bravely attacked
him, for he seemed determined, in spite
of her valiant opposition, to have her pet
lamb, which he again attacked.
She . boldly beat him off the second
time, following him down the creek,
thrashing him and calling for aid with
all her might, when, fortunately, one of
her brothers, attracted by her cries, ran
down with the dogs and his kuu. . But
he was too late for a shot, for when the
wolf saw the reinforcement he scamp
ered off with all his speed.
A Kival of the Famous Strasbnrs; Clock.
The most wonderful clock is on exhi
bition in the parochial school building
connected with St. .Paul's German Lu
theran church in Janesville, Wis.
The timepiece is divided into four
parts geographical, astronomical, mu
sical and numerical. A little bell strikes
every minute. The first quarter hour
represents childhood; the second, youth;
the third, middle age, and the fourth,
old age. As the clock strikes the hours
a corresponding number of apostles make
their appearance, from one to twelve.
Above them stands Jesus blessing them.
The twelve signs of the zodiac are rep
resented. At 6 and 12 o'clock a sexton
rings a bell, an old man kneels in prayer,
the cock crows and the organ is played.
There are four dials on each side of the
clock, showing the years on one side and
the leap years on the other. i
At midnight heathen gods make their
appearance, and scenes in the' life of
Jeans are represented at noonday. The
four seasons are represented by appro
priate figures, as are the moon's phases.
The clock was built by Mr. Martin, a
millwright, of Schwarzwald, Baden, and
is said to exceed in ingenuity any other
clock ever exhibited in the United
States. Jeweler's Weekly. .
An Old Ballet.
Bob Lockhart dropped in to renew his
subscription.
"I have something in my inside pocket
which I want to show you," he said, and
after searching for a few seconds Bob
produced the half of a large round leaden
ball.
"I was sawing np a fat lightwood log,
and you will see where the saw passed
through the center of the bullet. Well,
I got to thinking afterward how old
this bullet must be. The log was fat
heart pine two feet thick. Evidently
the bullet was shot into the tree when
small or else it could not have pierced to
the center, and the tree was evidently
100 years old when it fell to the ground.
It may have laid there. 100 years or more.
You know fat pine never decays. I am
satisfied that Old man Ponce de Leon, on
his tour through this country, must have
fired a fancy shot at a skulking savage,
and plugged the tree instead of the In
dian. You see it's a round ball, and as
it is so large I judge it to be of Spanish
make."
. . Bob is quite an antiquarian, yon know.
Atlanta Journal.
Oil Ponds in the Gulf.
Between the mouth of the Mississippi
river and Galveston, ten or fifteen miles
south of Sabine Pass, is a spot , in the
Gulf of Mexico which is commonly called
"The Oil Ponds" by the captains of the
small craft which ply in that vicinity. ..
There is no land within fifteen miles;
but even in the wildest weather the
water at this spot is comparatively calm,
owing to the thick covering of oil, which
apparently rises from the bed of the Gulf,
which is here about fifteen to eighteen
feet beneath the surface. 1 This strange
refuge is well known to sailors who run
on the small vessels trading between Cal
casien. Orange, Sabine, Beaumont and
Galveston. When through stress of
weather they fail to make harbor else
where they run for "The Oil Ponds," let
go anchor and ride. the gale in safety,
this curious spot furnishing a good illus
tration of the effect of "oil upon a trou
bled sea." St. Louis Republic.
Tho Silver Dollar "M."
There is a popular idea prevalent that
the minute letter 'M" to be seen at the
base of the head of Liberty on the face
of the present issue of silver dollars
stands for "Mint," and is an evidence of
the genuineness of the coin bearing it,
This is a mistake. The "M" stands for
Morgan, George T. Morgan, who is the
originator of the 'design. Upon the
same side there is another "M," also the
initial of the designer. This is to be
found in the waving locks of the fair
goddess, and is so cleverly concealed in
the lines of the design that it can only
be seen after a long scrutiny. A prom
inent mint official, in speaking of this
other initial, said that he had' had it
shown to him scores of times, but could
never find it unassisted. Philadelphia
Record. .
No Fondness for Science.
A well known scientist sat in a Chest
nut street . hotel watching the" throngs
pass by, when a gentleman entered and
said:
"Mr. Blank, can you give any scien
tific reason why women walk pigeon
toed?" .
"My dear sir," replied the professor,
in impressive tones, "women and science
have nothing to do with each other."
Philadelphia Press.
S. L. YOUNG,
(Successor to K. BECK. '
Trr J. J lM DEALER IN-
Jewelry, Diamonds,
SILVERWARE',:-: ETC.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
Repaired and Warranted.
165 Second St.. The Dalles, Or.
The Dalles
Gigap : Faetopy:
E?IBST STEEET.
FACTORY NO. 105.
fTfJ. APCof the Best Brands
VAVJ XillO manufactured, and
orders from all parts of the country filled
on the shortest notice.
The reputation of THE DALLES CI
GAR has become firmly established, and
the demand for the home manufactured
article is increasing every day.
A. ULR1CH & SON.
PRINZ & NITSCHKE.
Since the first of June we have added
to our Furniture and Carpet business a
complete Undertaking Establishment,
and as "we are in no way connected with
the Undertakers' Trust our prices will
be low accordingly. .
Remember our place on Second street,
next to Moody's bank.
R. B. Hood,
Livery, Feed and Sale
Horses Bought and Sold on
Commission and Money.
Advanced on Horses
left For Sale.
-OFFICE OF-
The Dalles and Goldendale Stage. Line.
Stage leaves The Dalles every moraine
at 7:30 and Goldendale at 7:80. All
freight must be left at K. B.
Hood's office the evening
before.
R. B. HOOD, Proprietor.
I. (J; jMkTLpEM,
DEALER IN
SCHOOL BOOKS,
STATIONERY,
ORGANS,
PIANOS,
WATCHES,
JEWELRY.
Cor. Third and Washington Sts.
John Pashek,
piennant Tailor.
Third Street, Opera Block.
Madison's Latest System,
Used in cutting garments, and a fit
guaranteed each tune.
Repairing and Cleaning
Neatly and Quickly Done.
WATCHES
iff mis
A NEW
Undertaking Establishment !
Removal
'i.
H. Herbrmg's
DHV GOODS STORE
Has removed to 177 Second street (French's Block) nearly
opposite his former stand, where he will be pleased to see '
his former customers and friends. He carries now a much
larger stock" than before, and every Department is filled" &
with the Latest Novelties, of the Season. -
The Dalles Mercantile Co.,
Successors to BROOKS & BEERS, Dealers in
General Merchandise,
Staple
Gents' Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats," Caps,' etc. . u
Groceries.
Provisions,
HAY, GRAIN AND PRODUCE
s Of all Kinds at Lowest Market Rates. '
Free Delivery to Boat and Curs and all parts of the City.
39Q and 394 Second Street
JAMES WHITE,
Has Opened a
Xa-uLxxola. Counter,
In Connection With his Fruit, Stand
and Will Serve ,
Hot Coffee, Ham Sandwich, Pigs' Feet,
and Fresh Oysters.
Convenient to the' Passenger
Depot.
On Second. St., near corner of Madison.
Also a
Branch Bakery, California
Orange Cider, and the
Best Appie Cider.
If yon want -a good lunch, give me a call.
Open all Night
COLUMBIA
Qaidy :-: paetory,
W. S. CRAM, Proprietor.
(Successor to Cram Korsoa.)
Manufacturer of the finest French and
Home Made
OA1TDIES
East of Portland. '
-DEALER IN-
Tropical Fruits, Nnts, Cigars and Tobacco.
Can furnish any of these Roods at Wholesale
or Retail
$r-FfESH -f OYSTES-W-
In Every Style.
104 Second Street, The Dalles, Or.
C. N. THORNBURY, T. A. HUDSON,
Late Rec. U. S. land Office. Notary Public
THORIIBURY&PDSOH.
ROOMS 8 and 9 LAND OFFICE BUILDING,
Fostofltce Box 336,
THE DALLES, OR.
Filings, Contests,
And ail other Business in the U. S. Land Office
Promptly Attended to.
We have ordered Blanks for Filings,
Entries and the purchase of Railroad
Lands under the recent Forfeiture Act,
which we will have, and advise the pub
lic at the earliest date when such entries
can be made. Look for advertisement
in tlaie paper. .. - -
Thornburv & Hudson.
Wood Dealers Attention !
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
at rav office In The Dalles, until Mondav.
July 6th, at 7:30 p- m., for 53 cords of good, dry
oak wood and 15 cords of good, dry, fir wood to
be delivered during the month of July at the
several school houses in School District No. 12,
wasco county, Oregon.
By order of the directors.
J. M. HUNTINGTON.
j n5-12 School Clerk.
$20 REWARD.
WILL BE PAio FOR ANY INFORMATION
leading to the conviction of parties cutting
he ropes or in any way interfering with the
wir . poles or lamps of Thb Electric Light
Co. H. GLENN.
Manager
JStetieeJl
and Fancy Dry - Goods.
Hard-ware.
Flour. Bacon
J. M. HUNTINGTON & CO.1':
Abstracters,
Heal Estate and
Insurance Agents.
Abstracts of, and Information Concern
ing Land Titles oh Short Notice,
Land for Sale and Houses to Rent
Parties Looking for Homes in
COUNTRY OR CITY,"
OR IN SEARCH OF
Bi$rief$ Locations,
Should Call on or Write to ua.
Agents for a Full Line of
LeaJiii Fire Insurance Companies,
And Will Write Insurance for
20TJT3SrT,
on all
XlESIRABIiB EISKS.
Correspondence Solicited. All Letters
Promptly Answered. Call on or
Address,
J. M. HUNTINGTON & CO.
Opera House Block. The Dalles. Or.
Phil Willig,
124 UNION ST., THE DALLES, OR. '
Keeps on hand a full line of
MEN'S AND YOUTH'S
Ready - Made Clothing.
Pants and Suits
MADE TO ORDER
On Reasonable Terms.
Call and see- my Goods before
nurchasing elsewhere.
REMOVAL.
H. Glenn has lemored his
office and the office of the
Electric Light Co.
Washington St.
to 72 C
$500 Reward!
We will pay the above reward for any case of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, In
digestion, Constipation or Costtveness we cannot
cure with West's vegetable Liver Pills, when the
directions are strictly complied with. They are
Surely vegetable, and never fail to give satisfac
on. Sugar Coated. Large boxes containing 80
Pills, 25 cents. Beware of counterfeits and imi
tations. The genuine manufactured only by
THE JOHN C. WFUJ COMPANY, CHIGAGO,
ILLINOIS.
BLAKIIKI A HOUGHTON,
Prescription Druggists,
175 Second St. The Dalles, Or'
Steam Ferry.
HA TTTrmf C is now running a steam
. U. tVHJi2 Ferry between Hood
River and White Salmon. Charges
easonable. R. O. Evans, Prop.