Sweethearts and Uives- Send your lovers and husbands to Balch. & Co., Merchant Tailors, 78 Sec ond street, for their spring and sum mer suits. They show the finest line of foreign and domestic goods ever ex hibited n The Dalles, at 'Frisco prices. Fine Suits, $i 8 and upwards. Garments made on premises. Perfect fit guaranteed. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. The only Republican Daily Newspaper in Wasco County. STATE OFFICIA1B. ajvernor . W. V. Lord Secretary of State HE Klncald Treasurer .Phillip Metsehan Bupt. of Public Instruction G. M. Irwin Attorney -General C. M. Idleman ...' (G. W. McBride Bsnators.. jj. H Mitchell JB. Hermann Congressmen jw K Ellls State Printer W. H. Leeds COUNTY OFFICIALS. County Judge. Geo. C. Blakeley Sheriff. T. J. Driver Clerk A. M. Kelsay Treasurer Win. Michell ,, I Frank Kincaid Commissioners jA 8 Blowers Assessor F. H.- Wakefield Burveyor E. F. Sharp Superintendent of Public Schools. . . Troy Shelley Coroner W. H. Butts SATURDAY. APRIL 11. 1896 A LOST OPPORTUNITY. Through all its years of blunder ing stupidity the Democratic party never made a greater mistake than in declaring for free silver as it did at the Portland convention. The . course of the Republicans in nomin ating Ellis, a free silver man, had given to the Democrats an opportu nity such as seldom comes. The majority of voters in the Second dis trict is opposed to the financial views held by Mr. Ellis, and had it not been for the factional tight in Multnomah county, he would have polled but few votes in the convention. His nomination was due to circum stances extraordinary in their na ture, and which overturned all cal culations previously made. Had the Democrats noted the feel ing existing in Republican ranks at the triumph of the free silver can didate, and come to the front with a sound money platform, honest in statement and belief, it is by no means sure but that enough sound money Republicans would have voted for the Democratic candidate to have insured his election. But blindness prevailed, and the Democrats fell into the ditch, leav ing their opponents upon the brink. Their action has destroyed any hope of success in the coming campaign, and, wrapped up in the free silver delusion, they will suffer a repetition of former defeats. From a Republican standpoint, in the light 6f party advantage, the action of the Democrats is all that could be desired. Viewing the situ ation from - higher ground, it is'dis appointing that a body of intelligent men should declare their belief in a policy which by history and reason is proved to be ruinous. The Republican party can well feel thankful for the magnanimity of their opponents. It would have been embarassing in the extreme had the Democrats declared for sound money and nominated a can didate with views in accordance with such a platform. a But now the two candidates are alike in their beliefs upon the coinage -question, while the Republican nominee has the advan tage which his tariff views afford him, "While the Republican state plat form does not in so many words de clare in fav'cr of the gold standard, it is far from expressing favor for the free coinage of silver. The platform as adopted will meet with general approval, though had the action of the New York convention been followed, and a, similar plank adopted, the party would be less open to the charge of equivocation. However, outside of states repre sented by the senators who held up the tariff bill, the sentiment of Re publican leaders is in favor of sound money, and this ' is obtainable only by refusing to coin silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. The Republican party is against the free coinage of silver, and when restored to power will place our coinage on a firm basis. We think that, outside of a small number who ' are needlessly alarmed because everyone- does not believe as they do, the Republican platform will commend itself. rlst of Indispenslble Books. Some time ago the editor of the Mis eouri Editor, published at Columbia, Mo., wrote to Mr. Charles A. Dana, edit or of the New York Sun, asking for a short list of books valuable tor country editors. Mr. Dana'B reply was pub lished in The Missouri Editor ' for March, 1896:' New Yohk, Feb. 26, 1896. Deak Sib : I enclose a little list of books which seem to be indispensible, not merely to country editors, but to every person of American origin Yours, sincerely, Walter Williams. O. A. Dana. . The Bible. The Declaration of Independence. The Constitution of the United States. 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It dispels aches and pains, corrects displacements and cures catarrhal inflammation of the lining mem branes, falling of the womb, ulceration, ir regularities and kindred maladies. "FALLING OF WOMB." Mrs. Frank Cam- held, of East Dickin son 'Franklin Co.. N. Y., writes : '' I deem it I my duty to express my deep, heart-felt grati tude to you for having been the means, under Providence, of restor ing me to health, for I have been by spells un able tor-walk. My troubles were of the womb inflammatory . and bearing-down sen sations and the doctors all said, they could not cure me. Twelve bottles of Dr. Mrs. Cam field. Pierce's wonderful Favorite Prescription has cured me." 7 33 published.) Irving'e Life of Washington. - . Franklin's Autobiography. Channing's Essay on Napoleon Bona parte. Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Ro man Empire. . -' Shakespeare. Advertised Letters. Following is the list of letters remain ing in the postoffiee at Tbe Dalles un called for April 11, 1896. Persons calling for the same will give date on which they were advertised : Angell, Amy Mower, Eachell A'exander, Bush Peoples, Joe Anstin, L Ragsdale, A V . Brown, Jim Sprague, W 8 - Coater, WW Shanack, S J T (2; Churchill, FN Spears, Geo M ... Depel, Nettie Semple, M Depel, Dick Smith,MaryEUen(2) Erikson, Math Smith, Bert Funnemack, R A J Smith. Lane Hall, C J Smith.Mr (Rowena) Homing. Mr Taylor Abbie McFadyen, L Thompson, Jno Ward, W H v J. A. Cbossbn. P. M. : S10O Reward 100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that' there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its, stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a consti tutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foun dation of the disease, and giving the patient Btrength by building op tbe con stitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors nave so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails ' to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address: F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. fiF""3old by Druggists, 75 cents. None Hut Ajer'i at the "World's Fair! Ayer's Sarsaparilla enjoys the extra ordinary distinction of having been the only blood purifier allowed on exhibit at the world's fair, Chicago. Manufact urers of other sarsaparillas Bongbt by every means to obtain a showing of their goods, but tbey were all turned away under the application of the rule for bidding the entry of patent medicines and nostrums. ' The decision of the world's fair authorities in tavor of Ayer's Sarsaparilla was in effect as follows "Ayer's Sarsaparilla Is not a patent medicine. It does not belong to the list of nostrums. It is here on its merits." ' Soothing, heating, cleansing, De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is tbe enemy to sores, wounds and piles, which it never tails to cure.. Stops itching and burning. Cures chapped lips and cold-sores in two or three hours.". For sale by Snipea Kinersly, Drug Co. Your own pick of the finest assort ment of pansy plants in full bloom, at 25 cents per dozen at the Stubling greenhouse. . m28-lw When you matit to bay 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 WAISTBTJRG "PEFRLESS" FLOUR. Highest cash price paid for WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. No Place Like Home WITH A BOTTLE OF TDI"2.. 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The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Blakeley and Houghton, druggists. Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City 111. was told by her doctors she bad Consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of . Dr. King's New .Discovery completelv cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr. Thos, Eggers, 139 Florida St. San Francisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approach ing Consumption, tried without result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. King's New Discovcrv and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thank ful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove too wonderful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at Blakelev & Houghton's Drug; Store. ' Regular size bu cents and $ 1 OU. Blakeley & Houghton desire us to pub lisb the following extract from a letter of Chas. M. Gutfeld of Reedley, Fresno county, Calif., as they handle the rem edy referred to and want their customers to know what a eplended medicine it is : '"It is with pleasure 1 tell you that by one day's use of Chamberlain's Cough remedy I was relieved of a very bad cold. My head was completely stopped np and I could not sleep at night. I can recommend this remedy." A cold nearly always starts in the head and afterwards extends to the throat and lungs. By using this 'remedy freely as soon as the cold has been contracted it will cure tbe cold at once and prevent it from extend ing to the lungs. lteduced Kates. Effective March 22d. The O. R. & N. Co. will reduce their round trip rates between Portland and The Dalles as fol lows: Two day rate, good going Satur day and returning Monday night, $3. Ten. day tickets $3.50. Good on all trains. E. E. Lytle, m24-dtwtf Agent One Minute Cough Cure toucheB the right spot.. It also touches it at tbe right time if you take it when yon have a cough or cold. See the point? Then don't cough. . Sold by Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. an ron The OTTO Fine Wines, Wholesale and Retail Liquor Store. STUBLING & WILLIAMS Are now located on Second Street, between Washington and Federal Sts., where they have a large stock of CHOICE LIQUORS FINEST BRANDS OP CIGARS. .' Family trade solicited. A resort first-class in all par ticulars will be maintained. . J. O. MHCK, pine dimes Domsstic and St. Louis and Milwaukee Columbia THE OLD ORO 67 Second St., The Dalles ' -DEALERS in firm 1 Tnn n-niT TJnnrlTinn T?nnnirm Oysters, Fish. Poultry and Game In Season. NORTH POWDER ICE, which ia noted for Ita purity and lasting qualities. ROCK SPRlyOS. BOSLTN, ANTHRACITE ,ud OEOHGES VREK Phone 128 and 255. Corner Second and Washington Streets. Consignments Solicited. Goods received for Cold Storage and Forwarding. TH E5 CELEBRATED . - . T ... T. AUGUST BUCHLER, Prop'r. This well-known Brewery is now turning oat the best Beer and Porter east of the Cascades. The latest appliances for the manufacture of good health ful Beer have been introduced, and ony the first-class article will be placed on he marknt. TO GET READY LARGE SPRING I am now selling Men's and Boy's Clothing, Fancy and Dress Goods, Cloaks, Capes,' Shoes, and every thing else found in ASte FOR PRICES. CLOSING OUT SALE Of DRY GOODS CLOTHING-. FTJRNISHEN-G- GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS. These Goods Must Be J. lt There is a tide in the affairs . ... :' . leads on to fortune" -r The poet unquestionably had reference to trie Hi wusiug uui oitie ui r uimiuru ami Viuym at CRANDALL & BURGET'S, Who are selling these goods out at greatly-reduced rates. MICHELBACH BRICK. UNION ST. G-ermania B1RGFELD, Prop. Liquors and Cigars, -SOLE AGENT FOR THE- Celebrated Gambrinus Beer. 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