3d,' AN D 31 Two Nights EngagemByit pf mierica's Greatest Actress, T : o -o . 1 -WiJimt' Supported by FRANK WESTON, JOHN A. ELLSLER and a Competent Company, presenting 7 "gsgBKI 4 THURSDAY ElTEHTIBr, Alexandre Dumas' Emotional Play, I X-LB." Miss Ellsler as Margaret Gautier. The Plays will be Magnificently Mounted and Costumed. Shakespeare's Pastoral Comedy, "AS YOU LIKE IT.' Miss Ellsler as Rosalind. PRICES OF ADMISSION, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Reserved Seats now on sale at Blakeley & Houghton's. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. . The only Republican Daily Newspaper in Wasco County. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. BY KAIL. POSTAGE fBBPAID, IH ADVAHCK. Weekly, 1 year f 1 SO : 6 months 0 75 " 8 " 0 60 PaU, 1 year. 6 00 6 months 8 00 per " 0 50 Address all communication to ' TEX CHSON l(JLE," The Dalles, Oregon. "WEDNESDAY, - - JANUARY 29, 1896 IMPROVE THE NAVY. In all the discussions upon the ab eorbing questions of the day, there seem to be but one conclusion, and that is that this country should have and main tain a first-class navy. The actual possession- of a sufficient number of first class fighting war ves sels, would give us a surer guarantee of peace and unmolestation from European nations, than any other, ' action or all other measures combined. "A few days ago it was announced," Bays the San Francisco Chronicle, "that Russia was preparing to making im portant additions to her navy, and we were told some months ago of contracts with American manufacturers for large quantities of armor plate for- that coun try. There is little or no doubt that, in spite of the temporary opposition which Las developed the German emperor will secure the appropriations which he aek6 for the increase of the German navy, - and now comes the news that China has determined to expend a very large sum in putting her navy upon a genuine war footing. France Is all the time adding to her naval strength, especially in the direction of torpedo boats, rapid fire guns and matters of that kind, while Great Britain is spending nearly $100, 000,000 a year in strengthening and im proving her navy.' "The general idea, and the one which most British statesmen and politicians seek to cultivate, possibly to placate the taxpayer, is that the navy is needed for defensive purposes chiefly, but the Hight Hon. G. Shaw Lefevre, in an ar ticle published in 1891, put a different aspect on the enormous increase in the naval strength of Great Britain. He pointed out that while France main, tains its nayy in the proportion of two thirds that of England, it can, by alli ance with some one or niorejother naval powers, be in a position not far short that of England, and he adds, very sig nificantly, 'whatever confidence we Englishmen may have in the sense of justice and moderation of our govern ment in any difficulties with France, we may be prepared to admit that our lan guage and attitude on many questions would be different and less conciliatory if the navy of France were reduced to a point where it would give us no concern whatever.' "There is in "these remarks a veiled threat which the United States cannot afford to disregard. It is true that the final outcome of a war between England and the United States could hardly be in doubt, but prevention is better than cure, and when we see every great na tion of ' the world improving its navy, and understand that there is a deter mination to check the bully of the seas on his own ground, It is not well for us to be wiser than everybody else. Had wo today a first-class navy even that ob stinate and truculent leader, Salisbury, would change his tone materially on the Venezuelan question and would receive a new and sudden light on the Monroe doctrine and the principle of interna tional arbitration." Killed at the Locks. Coroner Butts returned this morning from Cascade Locks, where he went to bold an inquest over . the remains of William Murray, who was killed yester day afternoon by having a portion of the embankment, under which he was working, fall upon him. Murray was working with two other men in a place nVt considered dangerous. When the bank began to give away the men started to run and the other two succeeded in getting away, but Murray was not fast enough. A jury was summoned this morning and the following witnesses called : Dr. C. F. C ndiana, W. H. Mc Kee, M. Keating, J. M. Mclsaac. After hearing the testimony, the jury returned its verdict as follows :. We. the jurv, empanelled by the coro ner to inquire into the cause of the death of William Murray.find that said Murray was about the age of 30 years, light complexioned and light mustache, weight about 140 pounds, height about five feet eix inches. That he came to nis death while working on embank ment at the Cascade Locks, the said em bankment sliding upon: him arid killing him. From all reports the accident seems to be classed as "unavoidable." The un fortunate man' is said to have an aunt living in Albany. His other relatives are unknown. Lost. A clasped pocket-book marked on the nside T. H. C, containing about $35, The finder will be rewarded by leaving at this office. jan29-d2t A gentleman up from Cascade Locks yesterday, said he could see no reason why the work could not be advanced to such a stage by the first of March as to permit of the passage ' of boats. The secretary of the Commercial club has written to Capt. Gray, of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce saying that The Dalles would send a committee to meet the delegation from Astoria any time agreeable to the latter, and inake such in quiry regarding the completion as would satisfy them, whether or: not boatB will pass through at the time stated. If this event happens on March 1st, a uonth is not too long a time for the making of preliminary arrangements. EFFIE ELLSLER, IVho Will Appear at the Baldwin Opera House This Week. It would be surprising to you to know how much of the delicious candies, such as the leading marshmellow taffy, car binated peanut bar and other candies too numerous to mention, have been sold at the new candy store in the last few days. Try some of the chocolate cream 8 that will immediatelv melt in your mouth. W. T. Moore is here to stay, and will try to please you all. For Bale or Trade. Three second-hand wagons; one thor oughbred Jersey bull ; one seven-eight Percheron stallion. At Fjbazeb & Isbkll's Feed Yard, j22 d&wlm The Dalles, Oregon No Place Like Home WITH f& BOTTL! or ' - . -. DR. HENLEYJS Celery Beef and Iron In your home you have a COMPANION FOR LIFE : It stimulates'theAPPETITE Strengthens the - NERVES Gives you a good night's REST A perfect BLOOD PURIFIER - It is NATURE'S BUILDER ANDJTONIC FOR SALE BY BLAKELEY & HOUGHTON". . When yog iucidc to buy Seed "Wheat, Feed "Wheat, Rolled Barley, Whole Barley Oats, Rye, Bran, Shorts, Or anything n the Feed Line, go to the WASCO : WAREHOUSE, Our prices are low and our goods are first-class. Agents for the celebrated WAISTBURG "PEERLESS" FLOUR. Highest cash price paid for WHEATj OATS and BARLEY. J. O. MKCK, -DEAXEB IN- pine mines and Liiqaotfs, Domestic and Key West Cigars, St. Louis and Mil-wankee Bottled Beer. Columbia Brewery Beer on Draught. THE OLD ORO FINO STAND, 67 Second St., - - - The .Dalles, -Oregon. THE CELEBRATED COIiUmBlA AUGUST BUCHLER, Prop'r. This well-known B'rewerv is now" tnrninu' nnt f.hn heat Ttr nri TWt east of the Cascades. The lateEt appliances for the manufacture of good health, ful Beer have been introduced, and ony the firet-class article will be placed ob be market. - TO GET READY for a large; spring stoc: I am now selling Men's and Boys' Clothing, Fancy and Dress Goods, Cloaks, Capes, Shoes, and everything else found in a first-class dry goous sxore. G. F. STEPHENS- ASk FOR PRICES. RUPERT & GAB EL, Wholesale and retail manufacturers and dealers in Harness, Saddles; Bridles, Goliars, , . TENTS' and WAGON COVERS. REPAIRING PROMPTLY IOE. Adioinirg E. J. Cclhrs & Co.'s o Again Dry Oak Wood . . . Dry Maple and Asti . Dry Fir Wood . . . . $4.00 per cord. 3.00 2.50 it JOS. T. PETERS & CO. STTJBLiING & WILLIAMS wish to announce that they are now located at J. O. Mack's old stand, where they will be pleased to see their friends. 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at itsfiood leads on to fortune" The poet unquestionably had reference to the Closing Out Sale of Furniture and at CRANDALL &. BURGET'S, Who are selling these goods out at greatly-reduced rates: MICHELBACH BRICK. - UNION ST. george: Rucrt PIONEER GROCER. Successor 'to Chrieman St Corson. FULL LIN OF STAPLE and FANCY GROCE ES. : Again in business at the old stand. I would be pleased to . see all my former patrons.' Free delivery to any part of town. CLOSING OUT SALE of DRY GGODS CLOTHING, PTJRNISHLKG GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS: These Goods Must Be Sold Less Than Cost. J. P. McINERNY. -DEALER " IN- PAINTS; OILS AND GLASS. And the Most Complete and Latest Patterns and Designs in : . WABL PAPER. WAX, li PAPER. PRACTICAL' PAINTER and PAPER HANGER' Knra W t, w,t hrnri of J. W. MASURY'S PAINTS used ip all our. work, and none bat the most skilled workmen employed. Agents for llasury Liquid Paints. No ch'em icel combination or , soap mixture. A first-class article in all colors. All orders promptly attended to. . . ., . .. M J . - ; ! . Store and Faint ShoD corner Third and Wasting ton Sts., The Dalles, Oregon