Valuable Books Given Away!! FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE goods, in cash purchases, beginning this day, you will re ceive, absolutely free, the " LIFE OF JAMES G. BLAINE," or your choice of other popular works, now on exhibition at our store. In addition to the above, if you happen to be a lucky one, you will receive a Free TICKET TO THE WORLD'S FAIR AND RETURN", and a Week's Ad mission to the Grounds. We offer for your inspection, a fine line of Men's Overshirts for 25 cts. If you have not already seen the books and received one of our Tickets, call at the store, and we will take pleasure in showing you the advantage of buying from us. IE DELES MERCANTILE CO 390, 392, 394 Second St. From TEIIflfllt of qiTERIOH Points THE Northern Pale RKILRQAD la the line to take TO ALL POINTS EAST AND SOUTH: It 18 the Dining Car Route. It rant Throusli v estibuled Trains every day In the yar ts p. p&ul and Chicago NO CHANGE OF CABS. Composed of Dining Cars unsurpassed. Pull man Drawing Room Sleepers of latest equlpmen t. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS Best that can be constructed, and In which accommodations are both Free and Furnished for holders of First and Second-class Tickets, and ELEGANT DAT COACHES A continuous line, connecting with all lines, affording direct and uninterrupted service. Pullman Sleeper reservations can be secured In advance through any agent of the road. THROUGH TICKETS England and Europe cirh tx To and from all nolnts in America. England and Europe crfh be purchased at any ticket office of the company. Full information concerning rates, time of trains, routes and other details furnished on application to W. C. ALLAWAY, Agent D. P. & A. Nav. Co., Regulator office, The Dalles, Or., or A. D. CHABLTON, Ass'i. General Passenger Act.. Portland, Ogn. GOOD THINGS TO EAT. EncBAitB Shobtcake. Split the sbortcake an ordinary cream biscuit is nice for this use butter it liberally and spread with baked sauce. Serve with sweetened cream. Rural New Yorker. Fruit Salad. One pineapple chopped fine, one pint strawberries, six sliced bananas, six oranges cut in small pieces and juice of one lemon. Sweeten this to suit taste. Orange Judd Farmer. French Steaks. Cut s.teaks a finger thick from the fillet. Season, dip in melted butter and broil. Serve with melted butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley. Good " housekeeping. tHasty Pudding. Put on a quart of milk to boil. As soon as boiling stir in two tablespoons of flour moistened with a little cold milk or water. Cook till thick. Serve with sweetened cream. Detroit Free Press. Hygienic Coffee. Two quarts of wljeat bran, one cupful of molasses, white of one egg; to be well mixed .and browned in the oven until of a dark brown color, stirring often to prevent scorching. Housekeeper. Strength and Health. "If you are not feeling strong and healthy, try Electric Bitters. If "la grippe" has left you weak and wea,"7, use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts directly on liver, stomach and kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform their functions. If you are afflicted with aick headache, you will find speedy and permanent relief by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will convince you that this is the remedy you need. Large bottles only 50c. at Snipes & Kinersly's drug store. J. F. FORD, Evangelist, Of Des Moines, Iowa, writes under date of March 23, 1893: S. B. Med. Mfg. Co., Dufur, Oregon. Oentlemen : On arriving home last week, I found all well and anxiously awaiting. Our little girl, eight and one-half years old, who had wasted away to 38 pounds, is now well, strong and vigorous, and well fleshed up. S. B. Cough Cure has done its work well. Both of the children like it. Your S. B. Cough Cure has cured and kept away all hoarseness from me. So give it to every one, with greetings for all. Wishing you prosperity, we are Yours, Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Ford. If you wish to feel fresh and cheerful, and read y for the Spring's work, cleanse your system with the Headache and Liver Cure, by taking two or three doses each week. Sold under a positive guarantee. j. 50 cents per bottle by all druggists. PHOTOGRAPH R First premium at the Wasco county air for best portraits and views. NOTICE. On and after JUNE 1, 1693, the Str. INLAND STAR, Will make regular trips between The Dalles, Or., AND White Salmon, Wash., Stopping at all way landings. Leave The Dalles at 7 A.M. Small freight will be received and delivered safely. No Passengers. I hope to receive a share of your patronage. A. KENNEDY, Capt. W. E. GARRETSON, Leading Jeweler. SOLE AGLNT FOR THE All Watch Work Warranted. Jewelry Made to Order. 138 Second St.. The Dalles. Ur. T A DHTTO CANDY HEAK I 1U FACTORY SODA WATEE AND IOE OEEAM. Candies and Nuts at -wholesale quotations. TOBACCO, CIGARS AND SWEET DRINKS Specialties Finest Peanut Roaster In The Dalles rss,SSJ.F0LC0s At right side Obarr s restaurant. A USTIEW ... Undertakng Establishment! PRINZ & NITSCHKE DEALERS XN Furniture and Carpets We have added to our business a somplete Undertading Establishment, and as we are in no way oonnected with the Undertakers' Trust, oar prices will be low accordingly. THE CELEBRATED COLUMBIA BREWERY, AUGUST BUCHLER, Prop'r. This well-known Brewery is now turning out the best Beer and Portei 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. Freeborn & Company, DEALERS IN (Ilall Paper and Room fltoaldtogs 295 ALDER ST., COR. FIFTH, Old H umber 95, - - Portland, Oregon. POLAND CHINA HOGS, I can furnish a number of THOROUGHBRED POLAND CHINA HOGS, Male or female, most any age. Price, $20 per head, or $35 per pair. Come and see them, or write. All letters promptly answered. EDMKRD JUDY, CENTERVILLE, WASH. THE EUROPEAN HOUSE The Corrugated Building next Door to Court House. Handsomely FnrnisheH Rooms to Rent oy the Day, Week or Month. Meals Prepared by a First Class English Cook. TRANSIENT PATRONAGE SOLICITED. Good Sample Rooms for Commercial Men. WHS. H. FSftSEH, Ppopp. HORSES HORSES f J. S. COOPER, Corner Barn, UNION STOCK YARDS, Chicago, Uls The largest and only strictly commission dealer in horses in the world j will hold his first extensive sale of west ern branded horses for season 1893, on WEID3SrE!SID.-3r, J-TTZbTIE 21. Entries should be made at onee. HORSES ..,. HORSES THE WORLD'S BEST LITERATURE in; BOOKS. : -A. T : I. C. NICKELSEN'S. J. O. MACK, FljlE WfflEg and LiqUORff 1 DOMESTIC Amo KEY WEST CIGARS. THE C E LEBRATE O PABST BEER. FRENCH'S BLOCK. 171 SECOND STREET, THE DATJ.ES, OR. Have You Seen Spring Millinery Goods at; 112 Second Street. ANNA PETER & GO. COMING ON ITS OWN SPECIAL TRAINS Europe and Amelia's Consolidated Tented Titan ! Positively the Most lotensely Interesting Exhibitions on the globe SANGER & LENT'S Grand International Allied Shows Clothier and Tailor. WILL EXHIBIT AT TlheDiaiJ Unpanfflele PijAgtncI Doable (Donster- Roman Oeeanie & Congress Ulvdluol Circus, fflenaqetde, Hippodrome, flqaariom, of (Qorld's All Nation s' Greatest Arenic Representatives Selected to Excel The Only Great Show of Marine Wonders EVER PERFECTED FOR TRAVEL. Grand Convocati6n of Curious Creation collected at an enormous expense. An acceptable innovation in amusements revolutionizing the efforts of others Everywhere acknowledged Great Feature Shows and Specialty Exhibitions. The very best Artists of America, Japan, Europe and Arabia put together A sumptuous Wonderland Festival ! A rich, rare and Moral entertainment. A Century in advance of all Contemporary Exhibitions. Don't Forget the Thrilling Free Balloon Ascension AND PARACHUTE LEAP DAILY. Be On Hand to See the Grand, Free, Spectacular Pageant ONE TICKET, for toe USUAL PRICE. Admits to the GREAT COMBINED SHOWS One hour given in which to Inspect the Menagerie and the Man j Wonders previous to Com mer.ee mcnt of the Circus and Hippodrome performances Two Grand Exhibitions and Performances Daily. - Doors Open at 1 and 7 P. M. w9-16.-dl-24 H. C. NIELSEN, Decidedly the Finest Line of Gents' FXirrlishLirLg Goods, Trunks and Valises, etc., etc. COR. SECOND AND WASHINGTON, THE DALLES, OK. BURHAM & Robertson Proprietors CityStables, Corner of Fourth and Federal Sts., The Dalles, Oregon. These Stables have on hand the finest Livery in Eastern Oregon, and can accommodate patrons with either Single or Double Rigs, closed Hacks or Carriages day or night. MORE ROOM. Also, can furnish First Class accommodations to teamsters with freight or driving teams, haying added to their stables large feeding and wagon room. Commercial Patronage Solicited. PAUL KREFT & CO., -DEALERS IN- PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS And the Most Complete and the Latest Patterns and Designs in rort.irn.l 'PiiinterH and Paner TTancrerR. None hn t the beat brands of the Sherwin-Williams and J. W. Masury's Paints used in all aur 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. Paint Shon corner Thirdand Washington Sts.. The Dalles. Oregon Jfeu QDlumbia THE DALLES, OREGON. This Popular House Has lately been thoroughly renovated and newly furnished throughout, and is now better than ever prepared to furnish the best Hotel accommodations of any house in the city, and at the very low rate of $1 a day. First-Class Meals, 25c. Office of the fast and commodious opposition Stage to Dufur, Kingsley, Tygh Valley, Wapinitia, Warm Springs and Prineville is in the Hotel and persons going to Prineville can save $4.00 by going on this Stage line. All trains stop here.