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THURSDAY,
JULY 11,. 1895
"IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS
NO ONE GR)OD."
We ased to deplore the mortgage tax
law, and we are etill confident that the
aforesaid law is largely to blame for the
slow development of the resources of our
great state. We have often questioned
the wisdom of the usury laws, and there
is much to be said in favor of leaving
the use of money to be regulated, like
the use of any other property, to compe
tition. Because of the mortgage tax law,
loaning companies withdrew from Ore
gon almost entirely, and many farmers
and business men were badly crippled
by the lack of capital. Washington
farmers were able to borrow largely upon
farm lands, while Oregon farmers strug
gled along with poorer improvements
and fewer appliances. But what was
our disadvantage is now a cause of con
gratulation. We have few mortgages,
except such as are owned by reeidents
of the state ; receiverships in foreclusure
proceedings are seldom requested ; we
have had a hard struggle to hold oui
farms and to secure the appliances with
which to cultivate them ; we have had
to economize and pinch, but the lessons
of economy, so unpleasantly taught, but
so well learned, are worth more than all
the advantages of excessive borrowing.
The mortgage-tax advocates conferred
a beneut on the state, although in a
very different way than what they ex
pec ted. They are deserving of no credit,
but we may congratulate ourselves upon
our good luck in not having big mort
gages, beld by non-resident, and in
many cases insolvent mortgage com
panies, to distress us. Foreign capital
is a good thing an important thing in
a new country hut mortgages, as a gen
eral thing, are a curse to farmers.
The MaztuiAS were promised perfect
weather by the Oregonian ; but for once
a newspaper made a mistake. The all-
important ascent of Mt. Adams yester
day was badly hazed, and mirrors were
of little use, except for toilet 'purposes.
But if the expedition failed because of
want of weather, we are nevertheless
hopeful that the world will revolve the
same as ever, rue campers were disap
pointed, but the crops were less dam
aged than they would bave been under
a clear 6ky, and the world is as well off.
THE REDUCTION IN
RA TES.
INSURANCE
Dalles and Eastern Oregon. The people
are so well satisfied with the Regulator
line that thry will always have the sup
port of our paople. But tnere will be
business enoneh for other boats also.
A band-stand on the vacant lot oppo
site the courthouse, and a weekly or bi
weekly concert given by the Orchestral
Union, would contribute a heap of
pleasure to us poor trash who can I af
ford to go to the seashore or mountains
during the summer. We believe the
owner of the lot would give us the loan
of it. Who will give the band-stand
and obtain the consent of the musicians?
A Well Written Article.
Insurance business in the Northwest
is topsy-turvy, and the companies are
rushing pell mell to bind policy-holders
to tetain present policies, by conceding
to them a twenty per cent rebate. It
strikes, the ordinary insnrer that this is
about right, and the present rate should
continue. But this deduction is in no
sense out oi the kindness of the hearts
of the companies, for corporations have
no hearts ; the redaction is simply, and
only, for the purpose of holding alive
present policies and to head off the war.
But the war is here, and is expensive to
the agents and temporarily expensive to
the insurers; but, like all wars.it is
finally to be paid for by the insured.
The losses now sustained will soon be
recovered, and the patrons will foot the
bills. It would be much better for all
concerned if such fights could be avoided.
In view of the present water supply
and efficient fire department, The Dalles
is entitled to a permanent reduction in
rates; but we fear this uproar among
the companies will have an opposite
tendency.
A RETURN TO PRIMITIVE WAYS.
reverse.
Jefferson merchants haul their freight
iruui uoais at oaiem. ine people nave
begun to realize that the countrv makes
th railroad instead of the
Eugene Guard.
The people of the Willamette valley
are taking hold of the transportation
problem in the proper way. With such
a river and a country so capable of mak
ing good roads, every town along the
Willamette should have competitive
rates. The Guard is doing good work
in arousing the people to their oppor
tunities. The Dalles has gone through
the experience, and knows that concen
trated effort and unselfish-work will ac
complish what was deemed impossible.
Their line of boats stands as a shining
example of what self help will do, and
reflects a lustre on the citizens of this
town who made them possible. In an
other article the Guard says that the
"example of The Dalles should strength
en the few earnest men in Eugene who
are working for steamer competition
Tne following from the Mitchell Mon
itor is a well-written exposition of toe
relation which The Dalles bears to the
surrounding country. In view of the
kindly feeling displayed to The Dalles
by the country! whose trade it is possi
ble for The Dalles to secure, and in se
curing it benefit those who bring their
wool and wheat to our markets, every
effort should be made by our business
men to uive all fac lities for making the
bond between our city and its neighbors
more firm :
The advantages which The D.-tlles
possesses as a base of supplies for inland
merchants, and as a shipping point fur
stockmen and ra-ich r, are obvious
that city has fine shipping facilities, by
the line of boats thatiun to Portland,
and railroad going east. And the good
results shown m these facilities, are seen
in the high prices which our products
command in that city. VVhi'e in Hepp
ner and Pendlton, wool has been sell-
ins for from 7J te 8?4 cts, it has been
selling in The Dalles for from 9 to 12)
cts. this fact is enough to convince
anyone that this must be our trading
point for some time to come. We can
not afford to throw away this certainty
ol the highest prices for onr products to
try experiments with other cities. For
some time the Monitor advocated Hepp
ner as a trading point because, if the
new road went through, it would save
50 miles of travel. But a saving of 5U
miles in hauling will not compensate for
losing two or three cents on a pound on
wool. Merchants in the Dalles have al
ways oeen very Uheral with the people
from the Inland Empire, and we think
always will he. With good roads, and
high prices for our products, there le
every reason for our giiing there to trade
If Wt.sco county could buy the toll bridge
and make it free, the work would be
completed. Toll charges eat up what
utile freighters are making nowadays
This morning about 5 o'clock, Jailer
Fitzgerald, who sleeps at the courthouse
was awakened by a knocking at the
door. lie got up and found a young
lellow who asked for a meal. The jailer
thought he saw in him an escape from
the reform school and by a stratagem got
him to come in and soon the lad was be
hind the bare. The prisoner objected
strongly to going to jail, but the jailer
came out ahead. The boy proves to be
Newell Shontell, aged 19 years, who ran
away from the reform echool several
days ago in company with Fred Mc
Murray. A description had been sent
out by the superintendent of the school
wbicn enabled the officers here to recog
nize their man. Efforts will be made to
capture McMurray and if successful both
will be taken back to Salem.
A New Store
on a Cash. Basis.
The credit system is a heavy weight to carry, and
those who pay must make up for the ones that do
not. The only way to have low prices is to sell for
cash, and that is what we are going to do.
Large Stock, Fine Goods,
Prices "Way Down.
We sell for cash, buy cheap, and our patrons have
the benefit. We have bought out the business of
H. H. CAMPBELL and will be pleased to see old
W. A. Johnston,
No. 113 Washington St.
Everybody that comes from the Cas
cades Locks gives the tame cheerful re
port. Over 400 men are at work, forty
of whom are on the night shift. The
upper bulkhead is being removed and
when thisis done the whole undertaking
will seem to an unexperienced eye
nearly completed. A bridge will be
built across the canal, instead of the
bnlkhead.to allow the cars to pass from
one side to the other. Every bit of work
that is done now counts. It is said that
. several transportation lines are looking
with eager eyes toward the trade of The
The militia company drilled last nigh
in their new armory. The lights bave
riot yet been placed in the building and
the boys went through, their maneuvers
and tactics in the dark. The night was
rather warm for much exercise. With
such a handsome armory and company
rooms the boys should take greatinterest
in the company and the militia should
be a prominent feature in the athletic
and social life of The Dalles.
The agitation on the thistle question
has done a great deal of good, but there
is plenty of room for more work. On
many lots they have been cut down, but
there remain some lots which are full of
them. No permanent good can be ac
complished unless they are all cut down
as if any are left at all they will supply
seed enough to re-stock all the yards in
town. Now is the time for the new
street commissioner to make a record for
himself.
ine Kedmen met at their wigwam
last night and installed the following
officers: Sachem, F. H. Wakefield
junior sagamore, W. I. Marders
prophet, Ad Keller. As this was th
midsummer meeting, no other officers
were installed. John Michell and W.
H. Butts were chosen delegates to the
grand powwow, which meets at Astoria
the latter part of this month.
What Could Be Better
AS A COMBINATION FOR HEALTH?
CELERY,4 for 1 theentir! NERVOUS system
BEEF, the greatest SUSTENANT known
IRON, to purify and enrich , the BLOOD
Celery Beef M lnon
Nature s Builder and Tonic
FOR SALE BY BLA.KELBY & HOUGHTON.
Bring m Your Family
in
Gome
Yourself
And see how cheaply we can dress all of you.
Men's Suits, Boy's Suits, Silks, Satins
LACES, WOOLENS, COTTONS, LINENS,
Everything .from Hat to Shoes, for everyone. All new stoci
C. FY STEPHENS
patrons and
business.
new ones. We are in the field for
When the Train stops at THE DALLES, get iff in the South Side
fiEW COIitJjVlBm HOTEIi.
Tbis large and popular House does the principal hotel business,
and is prepared to furnitsh the Best Accommodations of an
m- House in the city, and at tha low rata of
$i.oo per Day. - prst Qass Teals, 25 Cerjts.
Office for all Stage Lines leaTlnr The Dalles for all
points In Kastern Oregon end Kaitern Washington.
In this Hotel.
Corner of Front and Union Bta.
T. T. NICHOLAS, Propr.
How are Your Eyes ?
Can You Read Without Tiring Your Eyes?
23- VAUSB
Successor to Pant Kreft & Co
DEALER IN;
PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS
And the Most Complete and Latest Patterns and Designs in .
WALL, PAPER. WALL PAPEE
IF YOU WEAR GLASSES do they give you
perfect satisfaction V i not,
Gonsalt Df. J. F. Lieuaenbetf a,
A Graduate of Hedelberg University, Germany.
Umatilla House. Room 3. Entrance from Ladies' Parlor.
PKACTICAL PAINTER and PAPER HANGER. None but the beet bran
of J. W. MASURY'S PAINTS need in all oor work, and none but tl
most skilled workmen employed. Agents for Masurv Liquid Paints. No chert
icel combination or eoap mixture. A first-class article in all colors. All orde
promptly attended to.
Store and Faint Shoo oorner Third and Washington Sts., Tha Dalles, Ore
Twenty-five years uninterrupted experience in fitting
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eyes, uver ou,uuu cases nuea witn glasses, umyuie iaiesi
and most advanced methods in examination used. The
most perfect lenses .and scientifically fitted only. Physi
cians invited to insDect mv method of examination. The
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examination of children's eyes a specialty.
Consultation and Ezamination Absolutely free.
P. S. Dr. Lewenberg is not a traveling optician. He has been compelled
hv ill hAaltli n . Inf.r tiye nractice of twenty years standing in Philadel
phia. He takes this method of acquainting himself with the people of the Coast
his future home. jiyo-wi
GEORGE RUCH,
PIONEER GROCER,
Successor to Cbriaman A Corson.)
FULL LINE OF
STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES.
Again in business at thefld stand. I would be pleased to
see all my formei patrons. Free delivery to any part of town.
Closing Out Sale
of DRY GOODS
THE CELEBRATED
COLUMBIA BREWERY
AUGUST BUCHLER, Prop'r.
CLOTHING-, FURNISHING- GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS.
Past or present values cut no figure, as goods
This -well -known Brewery is now turning oat the best Beer and Portf
east of the Cascades. The latest appliances for the manufacture of good bealtl
ful Beer have been introduced, and ony the first-class article will be placed d
he market.
LMUST be SOLD LESS than COST.
RUPERT & GABEL,
Wholesale and retail manufacturers and dealers in
Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars
Give JVIe a Call.
J. P. McINERNY.
An
TENTS and WAGON COVERS,
all Articles Kept in a First
Class Harness Shop.
REPAIRING PROMPTLY DOSE.
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Adjoining E. J. Collins & Co.'s Stor
Dr. Miles TjEttVIB P r. uttuu ! t? FT TTT T AT a.
IISM. WEAK BACKS. At drueelsta. only SSa
"T?OUR BRICK WALLS the front knocked out and win-
JL dows stuck in its place, with a roof flopped on top, sur
round a complete and recently purchased line oi
Fresh Drags and Medicines at
ponnell's Drag Stof e.
D.
Pipe
DIK
UNN:ELL
Tin Spiis M loliQS
MAINS TAPPED UNDER PRESSURE.
Dr. Miles' Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism. DCUtSChe flpOtheke.
Telephone Jio. 15.
Chop on Third Street, next door west of Young & Kusc
isiacJcsmitn shop.