We Invite Inspection of our New Invoices of Desirable Styles. Illuminated Serge, Whipcords, Suitings, Homespuns, " Plaids, Henriettas, New Shapes in Children's Caps. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. Entered a the Postofflce at The Dalles, Oregon, as second-class matter. Weather Forecast. OjTwrfal forecast for twenty-four hour cndinp at S p. vi. tomorrow Monday rain and slightly cooler ; Tues day, light raiu and warmer. Pague. MONDAY MAE. 20, 1893 MARCH MELANGE. Stray Jilt of Newn Gathered From All Sources. If I should die tonight A nd you should come to my cold corpse and say, Weeping and heartsick o'er my lifeless clay If I should die tonight And you should come in deepest grief and woe And say: "Here's that ten dollars that I owe," I might arise in my large white cravat And say: "What's that?" If I should die tonight Andfcon should come to my corpse and kneel, Uas.ping my bier to show the grief you fool 1 say if I should die tonight , Aud you should come to me and there pud then Just even hint 'bout pay in' me that ten, I might arise the while. But I'd drop dead again. Buds are swelling. Miss Grace Riddell returned on the noon train from a visit in Portland. . The Astoria region had a ' hail storm Fridav ; a 60-mile an hour wind storm also occurred at the Bar. From reports gather ed'CTI over world it is learned that this winter been colder than for 100 year; Utis Savage bas rented the place w he used to have his horses last summer to some Chinamen, who are fitting it for a-B ash house. smmmm Montana's silver statue of "Justice" was cast Saturday in Chicago. It is of sterling silver, the total cost of the statue being $70,000. ' L. A. Esteb has removed his office into The Chhoniclk building. Mr. Esteb is recently from La Grande, and is a graduate of the Ann Arbor law school. The annual chestnut bas been warmed over about moving the Albina shops to The Dalles. The Telegram publishesThe rumor, stating at the same time that generally discredited. The teachers and scholars of the deestrict skule will meet in the base ment of the M. E. church this evening' at 7 :30 o'clock. ' It ia hoped none of the pupils will play hookey and be absent. L. S. Davis who was appointed justice of the peace for the East Dalles pre cinct, at the last term of court, has his mill ready to grind out justice. He is located in the Chronicle' hall over the Chrosicxb office. Considerable snow fell at ' Cascade Locks Saturday, which will have a slight temporary effect on the prosecu tion of the work. . Day Bros, are both at the scene of -operations. Their only ag gravation at present is from some squeamish settler over the right of way for the. tramway. , Louis Stapler, a young man lately from Missouri, was caught in the machin ery of the Oregon City paper mills Saturday and sustained in juries of broken ribs, both arms brokenand in ternal injuries. He was a sober and in dustrious young man of about 26 years of age. He has a wife and one child and ia said to have an accident policy of $1500. . . " A petition ia being circulated and numerously signed by the leading citi zens of the city and county to appoint Henry Fowler, receiver of the U. S the! has here Ive If ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. PEASE land office at The Dalles. No better selection could be made from this sec tion, and his appointment would be gratifying to all -who know him. Judge Bradshaw and the leading county of ficers head the list. Aaron Munson, living near the old garrison, has been losing cordwood from his woodpile and Saturday bight discov ered the thieves, a man and wife, and made it warm for them. The governor's party arrived at Baker City Friday morning and were hospi tably entertained by the citizens, devot ing the afternoon to looking at asylum sites, taking a Sumpter valley spr cial train later in the afternoon to visit the Bowen farm. During the evening Gov. Pennoyer and Mr. Metschan held a re ception in the hotel parlors and the visitors were numerous. Climates Compared. The East Oregoniau says: The coun try in Eastern Oregon west of the Blue mountains is visited by less stormy weather, has iless , fall of snow . and is milder in temperature than that on the east side, as a general thing, and fre quently, when . rain falls in this vicinity it snows "on the other side of the Blues." " . The La Grande Chronicle adds: "And a few weeks further on when the gentle dews of heaven are moisten ing the glad earth on this side of the mountains ; when every gathering cloud and every rustling breeze is a harbin- r of wealth to the husbandman, and he elixir of energy and health to his amily, all that arid region west of the Blue mountains will be a bake oven. Through the burning hours of the day, and during the sweltering watches of the night when the radiated heat from rock and sand makes sleep impossible, the people will drag themselves with wan ing energy to the house-tops and pray for a gust of the south wind that will fill their lungs with just one cubic inch of air. In the meantime the despised vaults of snow hidden in the depths of the Blue ountain forests will send purling treams of liquid into the valley of the rande Ronde, keeping fresh and green he gardens and fields, while the Uma tilla desert will be as bare of vegetation as a 'possum's tail. You blow about your climate, will you, when nine months out of the year your tongues protrude, dry and parched, arid not moist enough to lick a postage stamp?" ' - Almost a Centenarian. James Officer, who died at Molalla Friday and was buried there Saturday, came from Missouri and settled on a claim of 640 acres on the Molalla Febru ary 19, 1846. He was born in Tennessee in 1801, making him 92 years of age at the time of his death. During his long residence in this county he has taken a prominent part, though not identified with official positions. He did active service in the Cayuse war of 1847-8. He frequently officiated in the Baptist pulpit, though belonging to the wing of the church opposed to missionary work. There was little formality about the funeral on account of the driving storm that prevailed all the afternoon. The surviving descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Officer who were married in ' Clay county, Mo., in "1828, nunlber seven children, 58 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren,' all living in Oregon. For Bent. A nicely furnished room in good loca tlon with or without board. Apply at this omce. . -, .- . . , tt. All Wo ol Dress Goods In all. the Latest Shades. & MAYS. Mortgage Tax Law. With a view to ascertaining the prob able course of the assessors throughout" the state, now that the new mortgage tax law has gone into effect, the Orego nian addressed to each of them the fol lowing letter : .... "Dear Sib: In view of the wide spread discussion upon the subject of listing mortgage notes for taxation, will you stale very briefly, whether in your opinion any considerable portion of such notes can or will be assessed in your county, and oblige." Of many replies we append that of the assessor of Wasco county. : "Tub Dalles, Or., March 19 In reply to your favor of recent date asking me to briefly state my opinion in regard to the mortgage tax law, I would say : Being satisfied that the larger part of the taxpayers are well pleased with the repeal of the mortgage tax law and de duction clause, I would like to follow the intent of the new law, and not the letter of the old. I believe that all notes secured by mortgage- on real estate should be exempt from taxation, with no deduction for indebtedness. All per sonal notes, moneys and accounts held on the 1st day of March should be as sessed to the holder thereof, listing nothing that would tend to throw a double tax on any property. I believe if all the assesors in the state would pursue this mode of assessment, and be sustained by the county courts, there need be no trouble in getting out of the dilemma that, we are unfortunately placed in. J. W. Koostz." . Vivid fiction. While writing with all the scientific knowledge of a great astronomer, Camille Flammarion in his marvellous story "Omega, The End of the World," which begins in the April number of The Cosmopolitan magazine, keeps the reader at the highest point of excitement by hia . vivid description of the alarm and despair excited by the approach of a comet whose collision with the earth had been declared by astronomers in evitable. The description begins at a time when the business of the world has been suspended, and at a great mass meeting held in the Institute of France, we hear the discussion of scientists as to the possibility of a second deluge, the drying up of all the surface water of the globe, or the total destruction of human life by cold, together ith all the possi ble phases of death paralleled by the history of the moon. For scientific statement and sensational effect this characteristic i production" of French genius ia unique, and. the reader who reada this marvellous story and if he begins it be will certainly finish it will have assimilated without effort, a com pact store of scientific knowledge. In this way, apart from its absorbing inter est, thia remarkable piece of fiction will have a distinct scientific value. BORN. In The Dalles. Sundav eveninir. March 19th, 1893, to the wife of A. Cathcart, a gi. ' - . . -, . , , . ' ' died. - : - "' At Wapinitia Saturday night, from croup, the little daughter of Hiram troram. Airs. Uoram is quite ill. You will never be satisfied with your eye glasses unless you consult the eye specialist, Professor Aloes, at the Uma tilla house parlors. Don't' miss this opportunity. Joles Bros, have 60 varieties of fresh garden and field seeds on hand in bulk, j i 1 1 . uu cua-Buppiy an uemanaa. . Hoiln Mudngs. ' . Under the above heading I have read some racy little articles concerning thia "neck o' the woods" in The Chronicle of late, and 'have been-: pleased with the writer's versatility; but he, she or it ehould never write under oath. Mosier is a flag station, sixteen miles from The ' Dalles' - on ' the U. P. system. It has one inhabitant, and a transient, floating population of twenty-three, and is noted for its lack of thrift and enter prise. The town is beautifully "f ?) fenced in with a good, substantial rail - fence, and, like Jerusalem, it has two princi pal gates, one on the east and one on the west. The United States poatoffice is situated near the eastern entrance to the city, just outside the wall, and is slightly patronized by the elite, the bulk of "the mail being handed in to the postal car as it passes. It ia as easy for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven aa it ia for a poor devil to get through these gates in the summer time, aa the owner of the town seems fearful of ' having the gates left open, and thereby exposing the town to the cold damp night air. I presume from ita present weak condition that this precaution ia wise. The principal industry ia carried on by the suburban inhabitants, and con sists in cord wood cutting and seven-up. Euchre is too progressive. ' The "four hundred" have but one pastime, i. e. the fantastic. Uncle Billy Hayes, a vet eran violinist of the homeopathic school, rasps the catgut for these occa sions with" seemingly but little sympa thy for the unfortunate cat, as the grace ful dancers alamand, do ce do, contra dance and swing, in harmony wih the disturbed condition of the surrounding atmosphere, till' broad daylight, when the boys "go home with the girls in the morning." But the gentle reader must not think that it is all folly and sin and vexation of spirit at this, little fenced-up town. There are people bf God here too. Last summer when I was hunting my cow I ran on to one of them. I said to the holy man of God : "Have you seen my cow?" He said : . ' "Dear sinner, have you heard of 'these gospel meetings being held here, and of the mighty outpour ing of the Holy Spirit?" I said : "She is a small cow, with a small bell on, and has a little calf run ning with her, but the calf ia weaned." He said : . "Come out to these meet ing and see what the Lord ia doing for llis people. Brother, it may do you good." '.'"' . .' ' I said: "She lias not been milked since day before yesterday, and I fear that she will fail in the usual flow of lacteal fluid, if not soon found." He said, in an agonizing spirit that ' would have done credit to Gethsemane ! "Oh God!" I mention this last to show that we are not all heathen, and that the gospel has a slight hold among us. St. Patrick's day was quietly passed, yet appropriately celebrated by the Irish population, .the green being conspicu ously prominent. - The Orangemen made no attempt to parade. Squire Davenport ia buay in hia young orchards these days, and gets the full benefit of the robin'8 song by being up early before the robin tires out. His place shows an air of thrift that is re freshing to the young blood; but it must, send a thrill of rheumatism through the withered frame of the moss back, who must regard such a display of enterprise as a personal affront." ' --'. . r '. . . ' Mosier, March 17, 1893. Not a Monopolist. A Card to the Public I would respectfully inform the pub lic that I have been able to procure a pretty fair outfit for raising or moving houses, and am. willing to do that kind of work at reasonable figures. But I do wish it distinctly understood that, after looking at a job, I am to be the aole judge of the price to be set upon the work that I am to undertake, or may do. If there is any person who may think that there is big money to be made at house moving in The Dalles, by doing work for less than I can do it, I would advise him to prepare himself, by buy ing tools, and reap some of the rich har vest? In conclusion I will say that if I am called upon to do any work in my line, I shall endeavor, in the future, as in the past, to give entire satisfaction in all respects to my employer. Most Respectfully, Andrew Velarde. The Dalles, March 20th, 1893. ,3.20t 6 Go to S. & N. Harris' for' ladies vests the same aa last year, two for twenty' five cents, the beat in the land. - Electric Bitter.. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention, All who use Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine doea not exist and it ia guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure alt diseases of the liver and kidueys, . will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum' and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent aa well aa cure -all malarial fever8. For cure of ; headache, consti pation and indigestion try Electric Bit ters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50c and l per bottle at Snipes A Kinersly's. PERSONAL MENTION. - Hon. Daniel Butler is in the citv to day. J. C. Broean. of Antelope, came in to day. . ' Mrs. H. S. Wilson and mother arrived today. Mrs. A. W. Branner, Nansene, ia in the city. 4 . v - Alec. McCloud, of Kingsley, Came in town today. Mr. W. T. McClure, of Mosier, is in the city today. Jndee Bradshaw and Hon. A. S. Ben nett returned last night from Moro. H. C. Page, of Salem, formerly Wells. Fargo messenger between here and Kan sas City, is in The Dalles. . Mr. Xe Yoe, traveling auditor of the Union Pacific, ia checking up The Dalles office at the Umatilla house today. Mrs. J. M. Patterson departed this' morning for Salem, where she will visit relatives and her numerous friends for a week or so. : . Mr. and Mrsl' Thos. Woodcock, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. .C. F. Stephens of this city, left on toe noon train today for their home in Boise City, Idaho. J. H. Miller arrived with his "prairie schooner" today f rom . Prineville. He says the- loss in cattle has been very slight and will not amount to over two per cent. This report agrees with all those bo far received by the best author itiea. hotel arrivals. Columbia Hotel E E Kop, Spokane ; E J Maynard, A Bobbins, H Christman, M Fleischkaner, C Beng, J Flemming, L Nelson and M Covner, Portland ; M Rand, James Williams, GF Romell, Hood River; J Rohlmann, Salt Lake; J J Wellberg, Mosier; M Beaver, Grants; K W West, Snerar's Bridge. Skibbe hotel F C Bartlett, Tyeh Val ley : W Williams, Mr and Mrs George Williams, Portland; H Hide. Dufur; Geo Kozel, Celilo; John' Hendricks, Pasco; Tboa Brown, Walla Walla; Unas Payette", Centerville; Franz Arnold, Pendleton; A G Jones. Sprague; A G Garrison, Walla Walla. Ex-Indian Agent Sued. The United . States government, through its attorney, F. P. Mays, has begun suit in the United Statea circuit court against R. .Coffey, formerly agent of the Umatilla Indian reservation, to recover, $1,414.79. It ia alleged that of the money received by him from the government thia amount has not been accounted for. Mr. Coffey ia confident of hia ability to show that this money was properly accounted for, and that not a cent was missappropriated or retained by him. Tribune. Shilob'a Vitalizer is what you need for dyspepsia, torpid liver, yellow skin or kidney trouble. It ia guaranteed to give you satisfaction. Price 74c. . Sold by Snipes & Kinersly, druggists. To Our Customers -' And the Public in General: Once More - Where our' prices will ALWAYS be the Lowest- -. We propose to make a slaughter, and will throw our entire stock on the mar ket at slaughter prices o make room for We will give you Bargains Bargain In Dress Goods i Clothing Hats and Caps Gents' Furnishing Goods Boots, Shoes and Slippers Neckwear Towels ; : White Goods V Ribbons Outing Flannels Embroideries, Laces, Curtains Bargains Bargains In fact all of the above will buy them elsewhere ' - Cor. Gi tvStables 1 Corner of Fourth and Federal Sts., The Dalles, Oregon. . ; ( These Stables have on hand Oregon, and can accommodate patrons with either jingle or Double Rigs, closed Hacks or Carriages day or night. MORE ROOM. Also, can furnish First Class' accommodations Us teamsters with freight or driving teams, having added to their HATS FOR EVERYBODY ' ,- . ., WE HAVE IN STOCK ALL THE New Styles for Spring' - CONSISTING OF DERBY, ; FEDORA, CRUSHER, Etc JOHN C. I-I BRTZ. . i s 109 SECOND STREET. THE DALLES. OREGON. - ' A Portland drummer haa a friend who ia quite "thick" "with" a Salem la wyeri They went out recently ou a visit to a. cemetery and amused themselves read ing the inscriptions on the tombstones. He finally came across one that read, "Here -lies a Jawyer and an honest man." Turning to his friend, he said : "Bill, what made them bury those two fellows in the same grave?" Eugene Guard. ' " V -' Money to Loan. I have money to loan on- short time loans.. Geo. W. Rowland. rv - ... i SScti.. fiOcta.', and $UMperBottla. Cures Coneli BoartienflBNore Xhroa. 1 Croup promptly; relieves Whopping Cough loajuuma, r-nrvontunpuon.it flas no ; failed; will curb too if taken in time. Sold uy uruggrista on a guarantee, l or Lame Back ' or Chest, use SUlLOUPLASlEiu . 25 eta. HlLOH'S CATARRH V.--flF-.T3CT . REMEDY, hi nn ni r n - - - - . Have you Catarrh J Thin remedy is guaran- ' uwu w cure uu. jr rtce ou cu. xnjector xree. For sale by Snipes Kinersly. PROFESSOR J. ALOES Of 612 Market street. San r rauciseo, now located, in the parlors of the Umatilla House, The Dalles. ' Or., desires to notify the public in general that he will remain in The Dalles a short time only,, and requests that all who desire to - consult hint. about their eyes call on him at their earliest convenience, and he will perform the work, in a. perfect manner. The professor refers to the following ladies and trentlemen: Ex-Governor Stevenson, Boise City; Bishop Glorieux, Dr. M. E. Spaul ding, Boise City; Prof. Marsh, Pacitio Uni-. versity. Forest Urove; H. E. Keal, Capitol State Bank, Boise City; Col. Bailey, U. 8. A.; J, Mc Kinnon, warden Oregon penitentiary. Salem; Dr. Powers, Stanford University; W. T, Kamc, Milton Harlan, Miss Lauer, Mrs. G. VV. Rowland. John Michell, E. P. Fitz Gerald, Mrs. D. Bolton, Co. Treas. Wm. Michell, Pat Fagan, The Dalles; C. J. Mellis, agent, Huntington; Miss Stalker, school teacher, Huntington. i ne oculist nas a vaiuaoie cure ior uuarrn. -' and Deafness and he invites all who desire a free test of the same to call on him. Remember this is free and costa no money. No peddlera employed. Artificial glass eyes inserted to perfection. Remember, the professor is the only on- that carries a complete set of tools, where lenses cau be ground on the premises if necessary. to the Front, our mammoth new stock thia season. Bargains Bargains Bargains Bargains be sold cheaper than you can . - Come and see. Court and Second Sta., The Dalles, Or. BURHAM & ROBERTSONj ' Proprietors. the finest Livery in Eastern stables large feeding and wagou room. Commercial Patraap SoMtel H A T ': v S and Summer