G. P.. STEPHENS, 7i lv DEALER IN Everybody seems to be complaining of . . HARD.TIMES But if you only stop and see the fine line of Gents' Furnishing: Goods and I lata o JOHN C.HERTZ, You will find that he can save you ccn 4 sidercible, money. ' Give him a call and be convinced. 109 Second Street. -' The Dalies, Or. Dry Goods Qlothing Boots, Shoes, It.ata, Etc. . ... FanciJ Ejoodg, "JSlotiong, ' lie., Etc, Etc. 1 JUST RECEIVED A Full Line of the CELEBRATED WAVERLY 1 134 Second St., next to Dalles National -Bank, Dalles City,. Oregon. t v ' SCHOOL SHOES. PEASE & MAYS The Dalles Daily Chronicle. Entered a the Postofficeat The Dalles, Oregou, as second-class matter. - Local .AdTertialnff. 10 -cnt per linc for flrst insertion, arid 5 Tents per lin for each subsequent Insertion. Special rates for long trae notices. All local notices received later than 'A o'clock will apiiear the following day. THURSDAY - - JULY 28, 1892 LOCAL IIKKVIT1KS. The court houae lawn ia like a man's hair. It needs constant clipping. Recorder Menefee has remodeled -his office somewhat, and it is now very con veniently arranged. . Virgie Buroell ia a guest ot the Uma tilla house. She is one of the famous Arlington Opera, company. Get on to Maier & Bentons combina tion. Cord wood, cook stoves groceries, etc. That fits to a notch. Mr. G. Detmering, of Hay Creek, passed through last evening, from a visit to his brother at Dayton, Or. Mr. D. M. French is taking advantage of the absence of hia family to renovate and paint his residence inside and out. Dan iiewis' worlds' fair colored ser enaders give an E Pluribus Unum ex hibition at the Armory tonight. See ad. and small bills. - Sichel & Co., of Prineville, have adopted the patent double duplex back action cash register. One of them went out on the stage this morning. ' Young Mr. Phelps, of this city, left for RnTus yesterday to take a survey of the ruins of the late fire, and decide what is to be done in the future. Iu his orchard in this city Mr. Emil Schannp has produced as nice white Adriatic figs, as large and fully develop ed as any produced in California. P. W. Delluff, and inspectors Mc Dermett, and Edwards, returned from their Snake river trip yesterday. Peter says the water up that way is pretty yellow. - Mr. O. C. Stevens and wife have gone to Gilliam county for the benefit of Mr. Stevens health, who is very feeble, and it is thought the mountain air may ben efit him. Maj. and Mrs. Ingalls returned from a. jum. uigni. in a snort time Jiaj. Ingalls hopes to have sufficiently re covered from his recent injuries to be able to resume his duties. ' "" ' By order of the county court, Dollie Howard, a little girl of The Dalles living, without a home, has beerl- transferred to the care and enstody of the boys and. girls aid society -of Portland. Dollie is a bright, intelligent girl, and there is no donbt those in charge of the home will .give her proper care and treatment. 4 Mr. Beers, of The Dalles Mercantile companjinourns the loss of his favor ite pussy. She was ruthlessly poisoned, along with several other -cals in the East lTnrl . t. 1 1 ' ' - f -i-iuu, man ;nc .eaves several .orpiians oi tender age. It seems too bad to poison the useful cat, and let so many worth " less dogs run at large in the city with-, out tag or tax. The farm which is offered for sale to l"y in this paper is one of the most de sirable locations in "Wasco countv. A man can easily earn a good living on the place and an animal interest on from $S,000 to $10,000, on the invest ment of less than half the lowest sum quoted. Waver Euiaiii our CUT SHOE. It shows bow all Waieiiy Shoes ABE See J. H. Cross new ad today, and try his pencil plums and apricots. Win. Turnbow was adjudged -insane today, and will be taken to the asylum. The report of the coroners inquest in the case of the Mrs. Rogers post mortem in not yet ready for publication. Judging from the Oregonian today Major Handbury is about to "institute an inquiry" respecting the cascade locks wark, and then await definite instruc tions. B. F. Laughlin goes to Portland to day arranging for resuming the business of, The Dalles, Portland and Astoria Navigation company on Monday next. David Hood will be the local agent in Fortland. Truman Butler will be pur ser on the Dalles City. John Hampshire will go as purser on the Regulator, and E. H. Merrill as steward. K. F, Wickham, whose place is twelve miles south of The Dalles, has some wheat which would thresh forty bushels to the acre, and rye which stood seven and a half feet in the stock. He cut it all for hay, on account of the. difficulty of threshing. He may not need it all for hay but it will be useful on the farm. . Yesterday noon a beautiful young dove made its appearance at the east wiudow of the county clerks' office, and claimed protection from the free trade occupants. Deputy Ed. Martin suggested that it be given a receipted bill, as an inducement to call again, and let it go. Jimmy thought it best to keep.it until he could get another one like it and have them served on toast. J. F. Howarth lost the tip end of the fore ringer of his left hand in his paper cutting machine. It was necessary to amputate the finger, after the accident, nearly to the first joint. It is fortunate that it was no worse, as he can set up. type without any great inconvenience now, while if it had been the right hand he would be compelled to take a vaca tion. Mr. H. (ilenn, give in his expert tes timony to the adjuster today settling the losses on the building of M. A. Phelps, destroyed by-fire at Rnfus. The building was worth from 1,900 to $2,000, and was insured for $1200. The losses on the residence of Sylvester R. Brooks, destroyed last Tuesday, ten miles out on the Gilpin road, are also being adjusted today. ' Judge Blakeley has a noble large dog, which is his constant companion in the city. Stepping into Haight's a few days ago for a meal, the faithful friend followed his master, and laid down un der one of the tables. When he at tempted to get up his back was loaded with the table and contents, and the surprise lasted, with frantic effect, un til the upper deck was swept to the floor in utter confusion. He is a trifle shy of Haight's tables now, when he wants to rest. Mr. John McKernau, an officer of the boys and girls aid society of Portland, lias been in The Dalles for a- couple of days past on business. It is his first visit here in 32 years.- He was then a child, living with his parents across Mill creek, not very far from the garri son. In company with Mrs. Doherty, vho was here at that time, , and Mrs. Judge Blakeley, he visited the locality and recognized his old home. He was regretting last evening that his mother, now Mrs. Groner of Portland ; was not here with. him to review the scenes of more than a third of a century past. ly ' School Shoes. S r CONSUMERS' CO.IIMKKCIAL CO. Backed by Millions Thouanl r OBttr ea Opened up. Mr. "N. IVhealdon, of this citv, has ac cepted . the local agency of the con sumers' commercial company, a eorpor tion organized under the laws of New Jersey, with an authorized capital of $000,000. Simultaneously all over the United States twelve thousand offices were opened up on July 1st, and the pulse lieat of a new commercial move ment is already vibrating, that will be far-reaching in its power for good. The object of the consumers' commercial company is to "obtain and. distribute - in formation of every kind to the mercan tile world, and general public. It is es sentially a medium of information, hav ing no issues other than the delivery of information in response to direct inqui ries. Information- will be furnished from every part of the United States. In cities of over 15,000 inhabitants, the company has its own offices, and iu every banking town there are at least one and some places two competent and reliable correspondents who are under ' contract with the company to furnish all information sought for in their respect ive localities, to the patrons of the com pany when requested so to do, under its rules and regulations.; . Any person desiring information may purchase one or more tickets at any of the company's offices, and receive with the ticket the name of the correspond ent in the city or town from which he desires the information. This ticket is then forwarded, together with the pur chaser's letter of instructions or inquiry, to the correspondent of that city or town, with any question or series of questions he may desire information on, whether relating to credits', hunting up a friend or relative, corroborating a statement or report prices of real estate, etc., etc., common to Bradatreot,' Dunn, or any similar general - information ' bureau. Telegrams may be sent in place of a ticket, as the company has a cypher code, so that questions and answers may be transmitted confidentially and econ omically. . The company keeps no stored informa tion, so in every case information will be latest. ... Merchants and others re quiring eredit reports will early see the advantage, of their system. Among those connected with the company are the following: , President, N. & H. Har old, M. D., Newark, N. J. ; Vice-President, Jerome Taylor, firm of 'Taylor & Seeley, hat manufacturers, New York City ; Treasurer, Leopold Hess, firm of M. and S. L. Hess, real estate. New York city; Secretary, S. O. Nichols, New York city; R. G. Salomon, leather manufacturer. Newark, N. J.; Joseph Steiuer, firm of Joseph Steiner & Brother, teas and coffees, New York city ; "Walter H. Graef, firm of ' Walter H. Graef & Co., importers, and others. ttreetinf Ocuoco Review. D. C. Ireland has become editor of The Dalles Chronicle. Mr. Ireland is one of the oldest news paper men in the state, is an able writer, is wide awake to all ideas of progress; and is the right man in the right place. May he and The Cilhomclk live for ever. Valuable Farm for Sale, v." A highly improved 400 acre farm, on Tygh Ridge, convenient to wood, water and range, in a district where crops never fail. For sale at a reasonable price, and on easy trms. "Apply at this office. To Maj. Handbury : you." J. FOLCO, 9. -DEALER IN"- Caniies, Mis, Nits, So Ja Water, . Ice Cream, Toliacca ani Cigars. MANUFACTURER OF " ' . first Glass Syrups for Saloons and Soda Fountains, Ete. Second Street. Kext door .to Wingate's Hall Are You Going Camping? If ho buy your outfit from John Booth, the grocer, who makes a specialty of putting up line appetizing goods. . . ;j A tine line of lunch and picnic goods just received. UN 1 500T H, . The G rocer, 62 Second Street. Power of tlie Preas. Klamath Star: "The power. of the country press" was not even perceptible in the defeat of Lionel R. Webster. In spite of the fact that the people's party vote went solidly against him and as solidly in favor of Chamlrerlain, he got more votes than any other state candi date on either ticket. There is not a more poplar man in, the 'state than Webster and the power of the country press arrayed against him is not. worth shucks. Even the press must have solid facts against the candidate it would j down. Can Cleveland Get there? . Telegram. Here is the majority vote j in 1884 and in 1888 in four democratic j states : ; 1884. .6,003 4,221 1888. 1,539 50H 13,118 0,182 Virginia West Virginia North Carolina . .17,834 Maryland. . 11,118 It is really doubtful if Cleveland can get next November the vote, he received four years ago in these states. : : ' Oregon Butterflies. Klamath Express. Edward T. Owen, French professor of the Wisconsin state university, in company with Burt Cun ningham, has been chasing butterflies in the Wood river country for four weeks past. The professor has enjoyed his outing thoroughly. "When not adding to his entomological collection he has been casting the fly in the northern crystal streams with splendid success, in one instance taking - six speckled beauties from one pool, the half dozen aggregating thirty pounds in weight. On bis arrival here he jealously watched a box on which was marked, "value, $250." It contained about 2500 butter flies and moths which he will add to his collection at Madison, "Wis. The professor has secured -winged .beauties from India, Australia, Borneo, South America and European countries, num bering in all fully 30,000. It" is one of the most complete collections extant. Current Topics. The condition of the poor, iri the un burned section of St. Johns, N. F., is worse than those in the burned, as they are without means of subsistence and can get none of the relief contributions. They are actually trying to burn their few belongings so as to get help. Nearly 7000 persons are encamped in a large field,' housing being the worst feature at present. There is no . want of clothing or food. The coming fall and winter will, it is feared, realize ihe famine. that succeeds the feast. Orders have been sent to the captain of the cruiser Pinto to take the body of Senor Rosa to his country for burial. Senor Rosa was one of the signers of the declaration of independence of Chili against Spain. He died in Argentina and will be taken to Concepcion for burial. Milaroff, Popoff, Ghorghloff and Karaguloff, conspirators, found guilty by a court-martial of, plotting against the lives of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Stanibulotf, were executed yesterday at Sofia, Svaboda publishes a dispatch which it claims was sent by the Russian government to its minister at Bucharest, ordering him to pay $10,000 to the plotters concocting plana to murder Prince Ferdinand, ruler of Bulgaria, which is virtually a reward for murder. . Commissioner Sperry, of East Port- ! land, will pav a cash prize" to anybody Get a move, on who will tellliim what he went to Wash ington for.-. " 5GCENTS ON; i My ftttif e stock will be closed out at the above figure. H. STONEMAN. Practical Shoemakers'and Dealers in BOOTS and s HO ES 214 Seooiid. Street. ' Only Exclusive Bool and Shoe House hi the City. . . ' All Kinds of Footzvear Always on Hand. Don't read ! Don't think ! Don't be lieve! Now, are you better? You women who think that patent medicines are a humbug, and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription the biggest humbug of the" whole (because it's best known of all): j does your lack-of-faith, cure come? j It is -very easy to '"don't" in:.this world. Suspicion always-comes more easily than confidence. ' But jloqbt little taith never; made a siefcf women well and the "Favorite 'Prescription" has cured thousandsof del iffite. weak women, which makes us think that our "Prescription" is better, than your "don't believe," "We're both honest. It us come together. . You try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. ; If it doesn't do as represented, you get your money again. Where proof's so easy, can you afford to doubt. Little but active are Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Best Liver Pills made; gentle, yet thorough. They regulate and invigorate the liver, stomach and bowels. An Important Fruit Meeting. The Oregon Pomological society meets the last Saturday in each month in The Dalles city hall, at 1 o'clock p. m. At the next meeting, July oOth, it is ex pected the district inspector, Mr. Heuld, will be in attendance. Also a represen tative of the fruit department of the Portland exposition. All fruit growers as well as others interested are requested to be present. 4tdltw Begtnning with Aug. 1st I will give a valuable premium to every person who orders one dozen cabinet pictures. Photos to be as good as the very best. Premium on exhibition after Friday next.- Call and -see them. Only good for a few days. Hunt, the photographer. Steamer Notice. .. . The steamer Dalles City will leave Portland for Cascade Locks, with Dalles freight at (5 a. m. Saturday, July 30th. The steamer Regulator will leave Dalles daily at 6 a. m., making through connection with "Dalles "City" at Cas cade Locks, on Monday, August 1st. For further information apply to B. F. Laitgh-lin-, manager; or W. C. Ai.i.oway, agent. . " " Two Grand Excursion. ' Two grand excursions to Euro)e. by the fast and elegant anchor line steam ships "Ethiopia" ond"Fumessia." The first will leave New York, August 13th, and the second August 20th,- this is an opportunity seldom offered to parties de siring to visit the old country.- For full particulars and rates, apply to T. A. Hudsongeneral agebvThe Dalles, ;Or. T. A. Van Norden, the exjiert watch repairei at No. lOfi Second street. The Dalles, appears to have a happy Knack for holding the confidence of his patrons. The secret, of course, is the usual one skill in repairing even the most com pi i- cateu watcnes. -la-lni A rare opportunity lor the ladies is now afforded bv Mrs. Philips, who is of fering millinery at one third less, as she has decided to retire from the business. See advertisement. - 0.18dtf NOTICE. -" Citv taxes for 18V2 are now due and payable within sixty days, at the office ot trie.nnciersigneu. Li. Rokden, Citv Treasurer, Dalles Citv, July 6th, 1892. PHOTOGRAPHER. Instantaneous Portraits. V'hapman Block, The Dalles, Oregon. DOLLAR: I&dLET iT iIPS. HENRY FIEGE. DAN LEWIS' WORLD'S FAIR College Serenaders This celebrated company of Ooloredr Minstrels will give a perform ance at the Armory iy Evening My 28 For the benefit of A and C Companies, O. N. G. Dan Lew is as a musical composer anrt author, and his inimitable songs and character delineations will crowd any hall on the Pacific coast. . The company is composed of good art ists and will furnish 'good support to Mr. Dan Lewis. v, "J ... "' ' ' ;; . 1 ' ' i '. : ' ,''" Vclzniaiailoxi BO oenta CHILDREN 25 CENTS. Come One, Come All. FOR CHURCHES Superior In tune to Pipe cfrgrans, easier played and cheaper, are the ESTEY PHILHARMONICS. COLUMBIA GANDY FACTORY Campbell Bros.-Proprs - (Succsssors ta W. s. Craa.: Manufacturers of toe finest French anil" Home Made O .A. 1ST D I B S , East of Portland. ," . , - DEALERS IX Tropical Fruits, Nuts, Cigars and Tobacca. i;u fnrulah any of these gnotta at Wlioicaala or Retail - ' OYSTES-fr In Krerjr Stylo." . Ice Cream and Soda Water. . v . 104 Second Street. The Dalles. Or. W. E. GARRETSOH, SOLK AOINT JOK IHI Leaaing Jei !AH Watch Work Warranted. . ... Jewelry Made to Order. - 133 Second !t.. The lalle. Or. '