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aes Daily Chronicle.
I'libUi-lieil Dully, Sunday Excepted.
BY
THE CHROXICLE PUBLISHING CO.
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Dalles, Oregon.
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STATE OFFICIALS.
Uovernin. S. Pennoyer
Secretary of State ...G.W. MclSride
Treasurer Phillip Metscban
Supt. of Public Instruction E. B. McKtroy
inawirs jj H Mitchell
CniiffresMinoii .' B. Hermann
State Printer Frank Baker
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Sherilf D.LCatea
Cleric -. J. B. CroBsea
Treasurer . Oeo. Ruch
n i , 111' A. leavens
""-- Frank; Kincaid
Assessor , John E. Barnett
Surveyor E. F-Sharp
Superintendent of Public Schools. . .Troy Shellev
Coroner William Micheil
The Chronicle is the Only Paper in
The Dalles that Receives the Associated
Press Dispatches.
OPENING THE COLUMBIA.
This is one of the greatest issues be
fore the people of Oregon. Next to
opening the Willamette, the people of
this congressional district feel a deep
interest in tbe work at the upper dalles
of the Columbia. The reports of the
government engineers on that work,
when compared from year" to year,
show that mere contemplation of the
obstructions to be overcome seems to
magnify them.
In ten years the estimate for improv
ing the rapids with a canal and locks
has increased from half a million to
three and a-half millions. Between
two and three millions has been spent
there with no visible result. Indeed,
good authorities say the goyernment
contractors in summer repair the rav
ages of the preceding winter's flood. No
doubt most of the money is stolen.
What are the people to do? Is the
world to stand still until the government
or the war department finishes the
work? That would take half a century.
Are the people to wait until honest
officials or contractors can be found?
That would be to wait for the millenn
ium. Obviously the people must act.
They must send to congress at the next
election two congressmen for open riv-!
ere. They must act upon the. present i
congress. They must' send down peti
tions to Washington askintr for nrwv.ifii
relief. Our proper state officials at
Washington must demand for the
people of Eastern Washington and
Oregon prompt and immediate action
by congress to secure temporary relief..
If the locks or u boat railway, cannot be
built within ten or twenty years, a port
age railway must be built at once.
The people of Oregon have built one
portage railway in the past year at The
Dalles and can build another if need be.
The state of Oregon is showing con
gress that a. portage railway is the most
practical solution of .the problem, and
that with three men at f 300 a month it
can handle all the business at present in
. sight at The ' Dalles. A conductor at
$100, au engineer at $100, and a brake?
man at $00, leaving $40 a month for oil
and fnel. The portage is a rmle lone and
in two trips a day handles the freight.
If au appropriation for a temporary
.poriage railway at the thirteen-mile
rapids and falls of the Columbia cannot
be procured of the present congress the
people hhould know the reason why,
here in Oregon. What will it cost?
The government reports show that the
sum of $431,500 is the engineer's esti-
mate for a single-track portage railway.
Captain Powell's estimate is $250,000,
-and the state could undoubtedly build
the portage road and equip it for $300,
''000, and operate it for $1000 a month. ... .
The boat railway is undoubtedly the
the thing most to be desired in the end
for the . permanent improvement of the
Columbia, but it. will, always, be .more
expensive than a portage railway. : ; . . ,
The engineer's . estimate for the . boat
railway is. $2,860,000 to.build. it and, $80,T
000 a year to operate on half time . To
pass forty boats each way in twenty-four
hours, will cost $275,000 a year to oper
ate it. '-.
If congress will not. come to the relief
of the producers of the great inland em
pire, what can be done? - To secure
speedy results we should say make it a
political issue in this state . and pass
a bill through the legislature' at its next
session for a portage railway.-; Open the
great waterways to the sea, and in one
year the the- enterprise will have more
than justified the - expenditure. Salem
Journal.
The Grant county Newt insists that
Eastern Oregon is entitled to name the
candidate for congress from this con
gressional district at the coming election.
There can be no doubt of the justice and
fairness of this claim. - Western Oregon
has already two senators and a congress
man and will have them for yeare.
Eastern Oregon is surely entitled to one
repre seiitativo in four and will undoubt
edly g-t it, if she makes thv demand and
sticks to it. .
lit-ri' are souse facts brought cut by
the November report of .Justice l'atcnian
& Co., one of t lie largest wool commis
sion firms in the United State.-. The
reader can study them aud draw his own
conclusion. "Very handsome xx Aus
tralian combing wool has been bought
in London at 11 pence, half penny lor 23
cents A.mericaB.moncy.)v- The value of
washed Ohio fleeces in London is: there-:
fore below 22 cents.";, Were it not , for
our tariff laws, wool of the grade referred
to would sell in Boston, reckoning
freight at about 23 cents per ponnd.
But the duty on this class of wool is 11
cents per -pound and the. price of xx
Ohio combing wool is quoted by Justice
Batenaan & Co., at 35 to 36 cents, that is
the amount of the tariff duty is the dif
ference in the price on the same class of
wool in England and America. :
The New York Press has made a poll
of the entire congress on the silver ques
tion and the result shows that no unlim
ited coinage bill can pass the fifty-second
congress over the president's veto. In
the house there are 236 democrats, 87
republicans and 8 farmers' ' alliance.
Of tbe democrats 162 and of the republir
cans 9 are ; in . favor, of. free; coinage.
Eighty-seven democrats are opposed to
it and 70 republicans and 54 members of
the house are doubtful. , In 'the eenate
36 democrats and 18 republicans are in
favor of free coinage and 3 democrats
and 30 republicans are against it. The
total number of senators who will favor
free coinage being 54, there is no danger
of such a law being enacted at this ses
sion, seeing it takes 59 votes in the sen
ate to pass a bill over the president's
veto.
The state board of equalization will do
a very foolish, not to say illegal thing
if it taxes mortgages at their face
value while sheep are taxed $1.60 a head
and other property, real and' personal, at
a similar rate, When will men learn
that the laws of Oregon demand that all
kinds of property shall be assessed at a
uniform rate? Neither the state board
nor any other authority has a richt to
discriminate in rates. Sheep are to be
taxed $1.60 a head while good mutton
sheep are worth over $4.00, and the com
monest stock sheep worth nearly double
the amount assessed, yet mortgages are
to be taxed at their face to please the
demagogic cry for the taxation of capital
when every dollar of taxes so levied
and assessed has to be paid by the debtor
classes in the long run.
Governor Pennoyer has done a hand
some and righeous act in pardoning the
Astoria Swede whom Judce Tavlor the
same judge who gave Sandy Olds one
year for murder sentenced to three
years in tbe penitentiary for stealing
two salmon.
NORTHWEST NEWS.
There is now a fair prospect that ail
the tin plate which the Columbia river
canneries will consume next season
may be procured from American works.
This country, which has attained such
excellence and ingenuity in manu
factures of the most varied kind, is fully
equal ts the task of making its own tin
plates. - -
The. Inland Empire must be heardjin
the congressional halls, says the Long
Creek Eagle, and for this reason, both
W. K. Ellis and J. H. Raley should be
nominated on their respective tickets.
Then our interests wonld be carefully
looked after, it matters not which one
succeeded in being elected. (.., . . :
A phenomena is observed in a artesian
well near Ellensbnrgh, The well spoken
of is down about 200 feet, but tbe water
in it is still 160 feet below, the surface.
The peculiarity consists in the fact that
when there is no wind the water is that'
distance lielow the curbing; when there
is a high wind flowing; water- pours ont
of the pipe.. . .......
. A late explorer in the wonderland of
Alaska reports that he found large de
posits of ivory near the Yukon river and
judges from the immense quantity there
that in pre-glacial days ivory-bearing
animals fought a "great battle at that
place when thousand 'were; slain, their
tuska and skeletons remaining tor this
day. The fact that he has about induced
a company to send a ship' next summer
to bring down a cargo of the ivory gves
a shadow of truth to an otherwise wild
story. . - s -. .;.
Two nightingales, male and female
made a habitation for themselves on the
banks of the Willamette river, three
miles from Aurora during; the summer
months. The - female nested there,
raised her ;young, and the birds have
gone south for . the winter months.
People in the vicinity say that at -night
time the songs Of the male bird were de
lightful to listen to. . : Young men would
whistle in answer to the birds and the
littlo creatures would then respond in'
the most charming tocal strains.'- - It is
only a qnestion -of a few years when
Oregon's forests will ring at night with
the nightingale's beautiful music.: Eu
gene Guard. -
The most outrageous swindle that has
been perpetrated for some time, was the
platting of a piece of land five miles
from this place, advertising is as one
mile from Hood River, and giving, it
away to these who were unfortunate
eneugh to purchase aj ticket to the
theater. The land is worth $2.50 per
acre, but these fellows gave it away;
charging only for making the deeds $2.50.
The land would bring at this rate
about $30 per acre. The real estate linn
that put it on the market are doublr
thieves. One in robbing the public of
Portland and the second time in robbing
Hood River of its good -name. There is
an -abundance of tine properties" here,.
but Portland people should know that
they can ouly expect to find it by com
ing here, or writing some reputable per
son. Hood Biver Glacier.
SOCIETIES.
ASSEMBLY NO. 4827, K. OF Ii Meets la K.
of P. hall the second and fourth Wednes
day g of each month at 7 :S0 p. m. -
WASCO LODGE, NO. 15r A..K. St A. M. Meets
first and third Monday of each month at 7
DALLES ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER-NO. 6.
Meets ia Masonic Hall the third Weduesdav
of each month at 7 P. M. . , ... '
MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Mt. Hood Camp No. 59, Meets Tuesday even
ing of each week in the K. of P. Hall, at 7 :S0 r. k.
COLUMBIA LODGE, NO. 5, I. O. O. F. Meets
every Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock, in K.
of P. hall, corner Second and Court streets.
Sojourning brothers are welcome.
H. Clocoh, Sec'v. . H. A. Bills.N. G.
FRIENDSHIP LODGE, NO. 9. , K. of P: Meets
every Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock, in
Schanno's building, corner of Court and Second
streets.. Sojourning members are cordiallv in
vited. - W. S. CE4.M.
D. W.Vavse, K. of K. and S. C. C.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERENCE
UNION will meet every Fridav afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the reading room. All are invited.
TEMPLE LODGE NO. 3, A. O. C; W. Meets
- at K. of P. Hall, Corner Second and Court
Streets, Thursday evenings at 7:30.
. John Filioon,
W. 8 Myers, Financier. M; w-
TA3. NESMITH POST, No. 82, G. A. R. Meets
every Saturday at 7:30 p. m., in the K. of P.
Hall. .
OF L. E. Mectaeverv Sundav afternoon in
the K. of P. Hall.. '
C2.ESANG VEREIN Meets every Snndav
T evening in the K. of P. Hall.
BOF L. F. DIVISION, No. 1ST Meets in the
K. of P. Hall the first and third Wednes
day of each month, St 7:3) r. M.- -
THE CHURCHES.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH Rev.'. Father Bp.oxs
gkbst Pastor. Low Mass every Sundav at
7 a. Bt. High Mass at 10:30 x. M. Vespers at
7r,s.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Union Street, opposite
Fifth. Rev. EU D. Sutcliffe Rector. Services
every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. M. Sunday
School 9:45 A. u. Evening Praver 011 Fridnv at
7:30 '
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCII--Rev. O. I. Tay
lor, Pastor. Morning services every Sab
bath at the academy at 11 a. St. Sabbath
School immediately after morning services.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at Pastor's resi
dence. Union services in the court house at 7
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. W. C
Ccrtih, Pastor. Services every Sunday at H
A. M. and 7 P. ts. Sunday School after morning
service. Strangers cordially iuvited. Seats free.
E. CHURCH Rev. A. C. Spkscee, pastor.
1X Services every Sunday morning. Sunday
School at 12:20 o'clock p. m. A cordial invitation
is extended by both pastor and people to all.
.YOUNG, KUSS & S.VSDR0CK,:
eiacksmiiu&wagofiSfiop
General Blacksmithing and Work done
promptly, 'and all work
Guaranteed.
porse Shoeing a Speciality.
TMrd Street, oppsitet&e old Lie&e Stand.
iililivll
soo
MMsieiiilflem Store,
From now; until New Year's Evening. !
: 50 cents buys an elegant bound., gilt edge book of Poems.
.50 cents Imys a weft bound eppy, in large print, of either
Elliott's, Dickeri's or Thackary's.
. 25 cents buys a full bound book of Travel or History...
: Remember at I. C. Nickelsen's new store
I .10 cents buys a box of nice paper and envelopes.
I. G. NICKELSEN,
!- It '
NEXT. DOOR TO - TOtlNGr'S JEWELRY" STORE.
--. i.i .
MAYS &
i -r SALE AGEISTS FOR
': . V;-'- -. ' . - :- -
V STOVES AND RANGES.
: Jfiwetfs Steel Ranps, aM.Ricjiarflson's an5 BoyntGars Fimaffis.
We also keep a large and complete stoek of
Hardware, Tinware Granite, Blueware, Silverware, Cutlery,
f Barbed Wire Blacksmiths' Coal, Pumps, Pipe,
Packing, V Plumbers"; Supplies, Guns,
Ammunition and Sporting Goods. "
Plumbing, Tinning, Gun
Machine Work
COR. SKC03I AND FIDeKlL 8TS.,
MAlNTAPPING UNDER PRESSURE.
We have purchased a first class tap
ping machine and are now prepared to
do main tapping under pressure, thereby
saving tbe expense and annoyance to
our- customers of shutting off water to
tap the main. Mays & Ceowk.
12-12-tf.
. NOTICE.
- AH city warrants registered prior to
February 1. 1890. will h Tnid if Pre
sented at my office. Interest ceases from
and alter tnis date.
The Dalles, Or., Novdmber 6, 1891 ,
"'';"."' ; - ' O. KlXSLKV,
ll-6tf. Citv Treasurer.
The Old Germania Saloon.
JOHN DOHflVON, Proprietor.
The best quality of Wines, Liquors and
Cigars, Pabst Milwaukee Knicker
bocker and . Columbia Beer,
Half and Half and all kinds
of Temperance Drinks.
ALWAYS. ON HAND.
PAUL KREFT & CO.,
DEALERS IX .
Paints, Oils, Glass
And the Most Complete and the Latest '
Patterns and Designs in
W.A.IjXj PAFEH.
Practical Painters' and Paper Hangers. None
but the best brands of the Sherwin-Williams
Paint used in all our work, and none but the
most skilled workmen employed. All orders
promptly attended to rft-17-d
SHOP Adjoining Rl front Grocery,
TIIIBI 9TKEET.
W. E. GARRETSON,
Leafllug Jeweler.
SOLE AOEXT FK Tiff X "
All Watch Work Warranted.
Jewelry M&d to Order,
13H Second Hjt,', Xtije DulJea. Hij , ;
" '- .jt.-a-i -"TllnlMll, I
BOOKS AT
.;, v '.' .- - . .'v
jfeafX"cioEai com?!?- '
CROWE,
THE CELEBRATED
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Repairing and Iight
a Specialty.
TH K DAI-LKH. OBKGU
A: A. Brown,
c Keeps a full assortment of
and Provisions.
which he offers at Low Figures.
SPEGIAL :-: PRIGE5
to Cash Buyers.
Hiikt Cask Prices for Eis anfl
other Proflnce.
170 SECOND STREET.
Staple jand Fancy Groceries,
HEW FULL fljlO WHITER DRY GOODS
COMPLETE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. ';
Glothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Gaps,
Boots and Shoes.
Full Assortment of the Leading Manufacturers.
Gash Bayers mill save money by examining our stoek
and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
J. H. CROSS.
-DEALER IN-
Ml Feel anfl Floor.
' HEADQUARTERS FOR POTATOES.
Cash Paid for Eggs and Ghiekens. All Goods Delivered Free and Promptly
TERMS STRICTLY CKSH.
Cor Secdnd
G-r eat Bar pins I
Removal ! Removal I
On account of Removal I will sell my
entir'e -stock of Boots and Shoes, Hats
arid-Caps, TTtanlcs and Valises, Shelv
ings, Counters, Desk, Safe, Fixtures,
at a Great Bargain. Come and see
my offer. .
GREAT REDUCTION IN RETAIL.
J.FREIMMN;
125 Second St fee
HPGH CHRI8MAN.
CHRISMAN
-Successors to
Keep on Hand a Comlipeltoc(f fy'
Groceries, Floor, Grain, Friiir M-MM:
Highest Cash Price Paid for Produce. , ,. , . :
CJorner of Washington and Second-St ; i . , ' . siTlie Dalles, Or.
The Dalles Mercantile Col,
Successors to BROOKS & BEERS, Dealers In
General Merchandise,
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
ents' Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc.
Groceries, Hardware, -
Provisions, , Flour, Bacon,
HAY, GRAIN AND PRODUCE
Of all Kinds at Lowest Market Rates.
Free Delivery to Boat and Curs and all parts of the City.
390 and 394 Second Street
BuiiQing materials!
dvin? made arrangements with a
nnmoerof Factories, I am pre-
pared to furnish
Doors, Windows, Mouldings, ,
STOREFRONTS
And all kinds of Special work. Ship
ments made daily from factory and can
fill orders in the shortest possible time.
Prices satisfactory.
It will be to your interest to- see me
before purchasingelsewhere.
Wm. SaundePs,
! .' .. Office over French's Bank.
H. Herbring.
& Union StsM
The Dalles.
w. k. Corson.
& CORSON
GEO. RXJCH,-