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Tie Mes Daily Chronicle.
OFFICIAL FAPEit K OALLE8 CITY.
AND WASCO COUNTY.
GREAT
REDUCTION
Entered at the Postofflbe at The Dalles, Oregon,
as second-class matter.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
, Y MAIL (POSTAGE PREPAID) IN ADVANCE.
Wcily, 1 year l 50
" 6 months 0 75
" S " 0 50
Daily, 1 year 6 00
" 6 months. 8 00
" per " 0 50
Address all communication to " THE CHRON-
iclos,- rne miles, Oregon.
WILL PAY FOR ITSELF.
A calculation baaed upon the ship
ments of wheat from the Inland Em
pire the past eight, years, tributary to
the Columbia river, shows that if the
state of Oregon would build the dalles
portage railway, the outlay should be
returned to the state treasury within
that period of time, if not less ; at the
nominal rate of 25 cents per ton, and the
vexed question of an open river would
thus be effectually settled without cost
forever.
From the best sources obtainable The
Chbonicle learns that for the period of
eight years past, 70,000,000 bus-hels of
wheat alone, in round unm)ers, have
been transported to the seaboard from
that portion of the Inland Empire tribu
tary to the Columbia river. This
amount, reduced to tons, would furnish
annual shipments of this one commod
ity, aggregating 2,100,000 tors, which
would present the earn of over $525,000
at the price, 25 cents per ton transporta
tion ; a sum mure than equal to the cost
of construction, equipment and operat
ing expenses of the road for the entire
eight years.
It is quite probable, however, that the
state could lie reimbursed for the outlay
in much less than eight years, for the
simple reason that there would -be per
haps double the acreage cultivated, when
it was known that shipments were pos
sible. Besides, we have not taken into
consideration various other commodi
ties shipped to the seaboard from the
Inland Empire, chiefly beef cattle, mut
ton sheep, fruit, etc.
This is a subject demanding the undi
vided attention of the press of the whole
Inland Empire, irrespective of location
or partisan preferences. Heretofore the
press of the regions drained by the Co
lumbia above The Dalles, seemingly
have regarded the press of this city
specially allied to the opening of the
cascade locks and canal, but if we could,
we would disabuse them ot this errone--oua
idea. The Chronicle has never
flagged in its efforts for the full and
complete development of an entirely
free, open and unrestricted river ; from
;its sources to the sea; and while we
'may have appeared perhaps mere ear
nest in behalf of the cascade canal, be
cause we considered that the most im
portant feature of all, now that the canal
is provided for by contract awarded, we
are more deeply concerned with inter
ests farther inland, and would suggest
that the press of the upper country look
as earnestly to their constituency ; that
they may guard against any remon
strances to the state appropriation, and
see to it that petitions from the people
. lor au appropiatioa are substituted.
"The basis for bidding on the Oregon
Pacific railway, bteamers, etc., ordered
to be resold . January 6th, at sheriff's
sale are that no bid less than $1,250,000
for the property will be received by the
sheriff. The sum of $200,000 must be
deposited with him before a bid will be
received from any party, and if the suc
cessful bidder does not pay the entire
amount within thirty days, the deposit
will be declared forfeited.
The last congress happily passed a
law against trusts and combinations
xwhich had begun to sap the foundations
of the republic, and it remains to be
seen if the act will be enforced. Per
haps we may again see a representative
of one of the most gigantic trusts in the
country in the cabinet of the next presi
dent, as there was in Glover Cleveland's
administration. Let us hope not.
There is no doubt that Mr. Cleveland
intends to institute a system, of rigid
economy in national expenditures. Of
this he has already given proof in his
former administration. This will have
a salutary influence in a moral wav
without doubt. What its effect will be
on our progress and prosperity we shall
see in the fullness of time.
Speaker Crisp has the sympathy of
the entire country. Few things are
more painful to a public man than to be
cocked and primed for a speech and then
not be permitted to unload himself.
This is merely a new illustration of the
familiar fact that the speaker is a man
who is hired to listen to other fellows'
speeches.
A peculiar circumstance is reported in
the East Oregonian, respecting relation
ships. Perry Gould remarks that his
brother Will may be a distant relative
of the great financial monarch', Jay
Gould, but he himself claims no rela
tionship. -
Jay Gould di : r,.i leave a dollar of
his stealings to charitable purposes, says
a contemporary. Charitable institu
tions should not "'hanker alter steal-ing-."
IN THE
PRICE OF
Gook Stoves and
era
Don't Miss It.
Art Souvenir
FOB
Christmas
A handsome Portfolio of .Photogravures
of the Marvelous Works of God
and Man. Highly entertain
ing and instructive.
fin Object Lesson in History,
Poetry and Art.
Don't make Xmas selections until you
see it.
W. E. GARRETSON.
Leading Jeweler.
SOLE AOKTJT FOR THE
I
An Watch Work Warranted.
Jewelry Made to Order.
I 38 Second St.. The Dalle. Or.
City Blacksmith Shop,
Second St., 0pp. Hood's Stable,
THE DALLES,
OREGON.
Will repair your fine Buggies
and Carriages, shoe. your fine
Driving Horses, and in fact do
all your blacksmithing in the
finest style. Satisfaction guarj
an teed. ""
GUSHING & HOCKTO .Props.
C. F. STEPHENS,
DEALER IN
Dry Goods
tcP Qlothing
. Boots, Shoes, Hatg, Etc.
FanciJoodg, Jlotionj,
" Etc., Etc., Ete.
134 Second St., next to Dalles National
Bank, Dalles City, Oregon.
S. L. YOUNG,
Watches and Jewelry repaired to order on
snort notice, ana sausiactiun guaranteed.
at the
Store of I. C. Nickelsen, 2d St. Tbe Oallen
W. F. Wiseman,
Saloon and Wine Room
. The Dalles,"
Oregon.
Northwest comer of Second and
Court Streets.
7 Ajfaw-r-tt. - 1
-i fmim iifiriiiii tritomaiinion him
reduce our large stock of Cook Stoves and Ranges
now on hand, we will, for the next 30 days, sell cook
stoves and ranges at greatly-reduced prices; we have
marked down every stove in our house from 1 5 to 20 per cent.
This is an opportunity to get an A i cook stove at a price never
before offered. . .
New
FROM
&3.50
&3D.
i 4m r v" it
?509
V A ' 2.r V
NEW . STOCK - OF
Fall and Winter Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots
anilMoes.
PRICES ALWAYS THE
LOWEST.
THE DALLES MERCANTILE CO.
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE DALLES.
BRAINARD & ARMSTRONG'S
... .'
FINE LINE OF
il
No. 390 to 394, 2d
NEPTUNE SHAVING PARLORS AND BATH ROOMS.
FRAZER & WYNDH AM, Proprietors.-
: iMeiSh iSpA-f Stii 'inm'f '
v- o
"ra cs
"co
At the old stand of R. Lusher,
THE . EUROPEAN HOUSE.
The Cnrrnicated Building next Door to Court House.
Hanflsomely FnrnisM Rooms to Rent liy the Dai, WeeK or MontL
Meals Prepared by a First Class English Cook.
TRANSIENT PATRONAGE SOLICITED.
Good Sample Rooms for Commercial Men.
Jackets
TERMS CASH.
TO igT!'
o 7 ' Xm i -ii
'FAIL x A;Pr$l
to ?eMa
see v.:'0
I TflEji. rip r
H. Herbring.
SPOOL SILK
jU
street. The Dalles!
TJ
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ho Front St.. The Dalles, Oregon.
CJ0S.
MHYS 5t CROWE
MINHNS
5HE NEW TOWN hils beea Platted on the old camp ground, at the Forks aud
Falls of Hood river, with large sightly lots, broad streets and allevs. good soil,
, pure cold water and shade in profusion, perfect drainage, delightful mountain
climate, the central attraction as a mountain snmmer resort and for all Oregon,
being the nearest town to Mt. Hood. It Is also unparalled as a manufacturing
center, being the natural center for 150 square miles of the best cedar and or
timber, possessli g millions of horse power in its dashing streuras and water
; falls, easily harnessed. Where cheap motive power exists, there the manu
factories will center, surrounded by soil and climate that can. ot be excelled
anywhere for fruit and agriculture, and with tran portatlon already assured
you will find this the place to make a perfect home or a paying invetment
r. -
TITIiE PERFECT
- W. ROSS WINANS.
Tci Days pi Sale !
At 65 cts.
At $1.15.
Ti8S i)i?a peter 9 o.
-412, Second St., The Dalles, Or.
THE CELEBRHTED:
COLUMBIA BREWERY,
AUGUST BUCHLER,, Prop'r.
This well-known Brewery is now turning out the best Beer and Porter
east of the Cascades, The latest appliances for the manufacture of good health
ful Beer have been introduced, and only the first-class article will be placed on
the market. .
WE HAVE THEM !
. All the Latest Novelties for the Holidays,: ; " . , '
. CONSISTING OF : ' '
NECKWEAR,
MUFFLERS,
HANDKERCHIEFS',
SUSPENDERS,
GLOVES, ETC.
JOHN C. HERTZ,
109 SECOND STREET,
PAUL KR
-DEALERS IN-
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS,
And the Most Complete and the Latest Patterns and Deeigns in-
"7" jSL la T-j 3E3 -A-'DE3 3SS JE -
Practicl Paintei a and Paper Hangers. None but the best brands of tbe
Sherwin-Williams and J. W. Masury's Paints used in all our work, and none but
the most skilled workmen employed. Agents for Masury Liquid Paints. . No
chemical combination or soap mixture. A first class article in all colors. All
orders promptly attended to. . ,
Store and Paint Shop corner ThirdandWashington Sts., The Dalles, Oregon
See me on the ground, or
address me at Hood River,
Wasco County, Oregon.
WOOL FELT HATS
-. ' WORTH .' ' . .
sl to
FRENCH and FUR FELT HATS
::. . WORTH "'. '
$2 to s2.50 :
THE DALLES. OREGON. ;
EFT & CO.,