THE BEST Fmiw Medicine 8he Has Ever Known. Words of Praise from a New York Lady for AYER'SPSLLS.: "I would lik'! to ;:lti my testimony 1" that uf others vlm liiivo nswl Ayrr'n Pills, ami to say that I listvit lakeu tin -m for many years, ami always IcriI 11 best results from tlietr use. Fur stotii- aeli anil liver troubles, and for the cere of heatlnelic caused ly lliese I-riiii-r -meilts, Avcr's Pills -:iiimt lie Tti:i'--i Tflien my. frir-mls ask me wl-t i.i "best remeily for disorders of t'.- s aeli, liver, or bowels, r.iy inv::: '. answer is, Ayer's Pills. Taken in m ' son, they will break up a cold, pn-vi :.l la grippe, eliecU fever, and regulate ll:e digestive organs. Tbey aro easy to take, and are, indeed, tlie best, all-round family medicine T Tiave csver known." Mrs. May Johxso:;, 303 Rider Avenue, New York City. v : AYER'S PILLS Klhoct' Honors at World's Fair. t.-'.zfz Scrsapa'Wa Cures all Blood Disorders. PERSONAL! MENTION.. Mr. Joseph Silva of Lyle returned borne today. Hon. E. L. Smith arrived from Hood Biver today. Mr. F. E. Reynolds of Lyle returned home today. ... Mr. J. B. Giendoning left for Portland tbia morning. Mrs. J. J. Barns left for the Locks this afternoon. Mr. Francis Clarno arrived on the local train today. Mr. H. T. Pogh of Wasco went to Hood River today. Mr. ft. E. Foley of Hood Kiver re turned home today. Miss L.' Harris is in Portland attend ing the exposition. Mr. Bernard Selleck of Boyd paid this office a visit today. Mr. J. V. Aiken went to McClure's landing this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Curtis returned last night from Portland. . i Mr. A. R. Rhodes of New burg re turned home this morning. 4- Mr". and Mrs. C. L. Gilbert returned on the Regulator last evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Haworth left on a visit to Portland this morning. Mre. D. MNFr nch and children left today for the Ptkfcland exposition. Mr. W; H. Hendricks of Lyle has re turned from a short trip to Walla Walla. Mrs. P. L. Brown and daughter left on a visit to relatives in Portland this morning. , Mr. A. A. Barry came in laet nignt from a trip to the mountains and -left this morning for Lyle. ' Messrs. H. A. Blair and F. C. Sticker of Pendleton were passengers on the Regulator this moining for the Portland exposition. Mre. W. J. Hamilton and her friend. Mrs. Lotta Smith, who have been visit ing in the city, left for the Lower Cas cades this morning. Mr. -W, Holmes, of Salem, formerly district attorney and clerk of the su preme court, who has been in the city the past two days, left for borne this morning. - Miss Ella Weathers of La Grande, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. ' Kirby, left last evening for La Grande with little Maud Kirby, who will visit ber grandma for a few days. Senator J. H-: Mitchell, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Hem bold, arrived on the local train today, and will speak at the Vogt opera house this evening." He was met by numerous friends, who heartily shook . his hand. Mrs. Hem bold is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Brooke. ( Mrs. G. C. Blakeley returned last evening from Portland to spend a couple of weeks at home. Under the treatment of a skillful optician at Portland, her eyesight is improving. The ailment is' atrophy, or wasting away of the optic nerve, both eyes being affected. The disease has been checked, and ebe will regain her threatened sight, but will be subject to treatment the greater part of the winter. - ' .- . y BORN. In The Dalles, to the wife of John Pashek, a girl. ': ' '' Married. -. i '. In The Dalles, Oct. 1, by Justice Fil loon, Clarence P. Knapp and Miss Katie B Lenz, both of Hood River. FALL OF PRICES. NOT DUE TO APPRECIATION OF GOLD, BUT TO CHEAPER COST OF - -PRODUCTION. David A. WeTls Discusses Cause of Fall In Prices Compares Jasper's "Sun Do Move" Theory With Sllverltes' Gold Has Appreciated Theory Measured oy Price of Labor, Gold Is Depreciating. " - The Hon. David A. Wells, author of "Recent Economic Changes," and the greatest American authority on the cause of falling prices, has a full page article on this subject in the New York. Tribune of Sept. 7. He finds that there has been a universal fall in prices, aver aging SO or 40 per cent, since 1873, but that it is only in this country that the fall is attributed to the demonetization of silver. Continuing, he says in part: (iranting, as every intelligent person must, that the recent universal decline in prices cannot be dne to any Jocal agency, but must be attributed to some universal influence, it is claimed that such an influence is to be found in an appreciation, in the -value or purchasing power of gold, owing to its limited: and insufficient supply, and also that . this decline in prices followed the so called demonetization of silver in some coun tries, and the closing of the mints in other countries to its coinage: ' The appreciation of gold, helped by an alleged enforced - scarcity of silver, and a decline in price seem, therefore, to stand to each other in the relation of cause and effect, and the cause- of the advocates of silver has accordingly at the outset much of plausibility. But plausibility is not proof, nor assumption truth, as is strikingly illustrated by the claim of the Rev. Jasper, pastor of the First colored church in Richmond, Va., that "the sun do move," and the earth "dp stand still," and who has more of seeming facts in support of his faith than can be adduced by the advocates of the golft appreciation theory for cannot everybody with eyes see the sun move up every morning in the east and move down every evening in the west? And if the earth moves 19 miles every second, as the astronomer bugs tell us, would not every movable thing fly. off its surface as mud does from a.revolv ing carriage- wheel? And as nothing does fly off, is it not certain that the earth stands etill: ' Investigation in the gase of the Rev. Jasper and the advocates of the gold ap preciation theory will, however, lead to different conclusions. It is to be noted, in the first place, that the advocates of the latter theory, in stating what they assert to be the truth,- never express themselves other than generally, in all that has been written or spoken in sup port of the gold theory on either Bide of the Atlantic. , No one has ever been able to name a single commodity that has notably de clined in price within the last 80 years and satisfactorily proved, or even at tempted to prove, that such declino was due to the appreciation of gold. And the reason for such default is that it cannot be done. On tho other hand, riot a single com modity that has notably declined in price within this time can be named in respect to which clear, abundant and specific evidence cannot be adduced ill proof that this decline has been duo to decreased cost of production or distribu tion or to changes in supply' and demand- -occasioned by wholly fortuitous circumstances. ' Nobody, furthermore, has ever- risen to explain the motive which ban im pelled the honest sellers of -merchandise all over the world during the last 25 years to take lower prices for their goods in the face of an unexampled abundance of-' capital and remarkably low rates of interest, except for one or both of two reasons excess of supply or diminished demand. Has any one ever attempted to explain how it has happened that during the recent period of the fall of prices the world's stock of money, and especially of silver, has been constantly increasing? ' Is it not plain that a phenomenal de cline of prices in two parts of the world, with entirely different monetary condi tions, must have had other causes than a demonetization of silver in the United States, which took place, if it ever did, , a comparatively short time ago (repeal of the Sherman act in 1893), and which has not prevented nearly $600,000,000 of silver credit money from circulating in 'the the country at its full nominal value? That the price of labor measured in gold has not declined, but increased in a marked degree everywhere in the civ ilized world during the last quarter of a century, bas been already commented on ; hence if the purchasing power of gold has increased during this period a given amount of it would have purchas ed more labor and not less, or; what is the same thing, wages would have fall en, which they have not done. - J Measured bythe price of labor, gold has unquestionably depreciated, and re cent careful examinations indicate that the ratio of its decline ha4 been from 100 in 1873 to 83 in 1893: Measured also by the decline in the rate of interest- on each established gold paying se curities as British consols, the ratio has been -from 100 in 1870 to 75 in 1896. Can anybody suggest a better measure for testing this issue? -' . Has any one ever -endeavored to ex plain how an appreciation of gold has reduced the cost of "railroad and water transportation to the' extent of" more than 75 per cent- within, the last 20 veasa.-althoncrH tht nraoaa rf mlwckm; have advanced during the same period? If, on the other hand, these reduc tions were caused by the suppression of the free coinage of silver, will not a reversion of policy enable the railroads to advance their freight rates and rob the people, as will be claimed, by exacting 50 per cent more than at present? And will not some supplementary provisions to the free coinage act be necessary to prevent their so doing? -Which? Gold or SUrn. This is the title of a book on the money question containing sixty-two pages. It is the most complete work is sued thus far on that all-important issue now before the American people. Every man in this country bid enough to vote should not fail to read this book before casting bis mighty ballot in next No vember. Every employer of men should procure at once a nam ber of the books and hand them to his workmen. It is not written in an offensive way, nor can it offend the most sensitive Democrat. It is compiled in such a manner and with such a strict regard for truth that it cannot fail to convince. This book should be' in large quantities on the tables in every campaign club through out the country,' and campaign commit tees throughout every part of the land should pospees themselves of a sufficient number of these books to be distributed to every voter in their counties. Single copies can be procured for 10 cents and Q cents in stamps; or ten copies, postage paid for $1. C. M. Dan iels Publishing Company, 38 Park Row, New York. . ' ". . How's This: . We offer one hundred dollars reward for any. case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney A Co. Props., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi ness transactions and financially able to carry opt any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To ledo, O., Walding, Kinnan ; Sr Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. . " 1-5-9 It May Do as Mnch for You. Mr. Fred Miller, of Irving, HI., writes that he bad a severe kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back and also that his bladder was af fected. He tried mrny so called Kidney cures but without any good result. About a year ago he began. to use Electric Bit ters and found relief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure of all Kidney and Liver troubles and often gives almost instant relief. One trial will prove our statement. Price 50c and $1.00 At Blakeley & Houghton's DrUg store. None But Ayer's 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. Manufaet arers of other sarsaparillas sought by every means to obtain a showing of their goods, but they 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 Aver'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." ; Bargains at pianos at the Jacobsen Book '& Music Co. " Lost A' check for $55.04 in favor of Jake Andrews. Return to this offi c and receive $2 reward. WAJSTTED. WANTED German or Swede girl to bo In the country. Good home and good wages the year around. . Dalles Employment office. WANTED Situation by yonng lady of good address, as clerk either In book storn or dry goods house. The Dalles Employment omce. . , WANTED Work for man. and team, with or without wagon, near town. Inquire cor ner Second and Court streats, up stairs. GIKL To do general housework. Inquire The Dalles Employment Agency.' ' DRESSMAKING Two girls to learn dress making. Dalles Employment Agency. WANTED Ladles or gentlemen wanting slt- uation should leave their address with The Dalles Employment Agency. Telephone 309, Lock Box 250. Over Mclnery's. THE DALLES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Male or Female help furnished on si ort no tice. Lock Box 250, TeL 309. Over Mclnery's. Meals at All Hours , From 6 a. m, to 10 p. m. Board, $3 to $4 per week at Mrs. C. Nelson & Co.'s. If thou wouldst beer drink, drink thou only Hop Gold. Shakeepeare. 's24-lw m m m m n i n n m m m IS "Takes fix) to) V You ; may have " money to burn' but even so, you needn't throw it away . For J O cents you get almost twice as much "Battle Ax" as you do of other high grades for the same money. m The Best ; SmokingTtobacco fViade Lumber, Building" Traded for- TTn ROWE CO., -Kmersly Drug Co. r, . Etc. 129 Second St. THE DALLES, OR. -Subscribe for Thk Chbonicle and get the news. ' - I LI, -LZ,i A 1 1 f JUd - articles to smokers of ' ; f 111 rJL '-Biackwefrs' -r Tobacco 1 -O " ;"iiinJ--iiiiTiiii ? mm I rlNlcr.Q Pape the Cake.' You will find one coupon in- side each 2-dilnce bag, and two 2 -gj coupons inside each 4-ounce .Ug bag. Buy a bag, read the coupon . and see how to get your share. Material and Boxes The Dalles, O regon DOORS, WINDOWS, SHINGLES, FIRE BRICK, FIRE CLAY, LIME, CEMENT, Window-Glass and Picture Moulding. Money! Money! Moneyl To pay Wasco county warrants regis tered prior .-to July ,3, 1892. Interest ceases after May 15, 1896, . C. I.'. Phillips, f myl8-tf - County Treas- TM1 ulator L me Tlifi Dalles. Waul-and Astoria Navigation Co. TO Portlanfl Exposition XIOITNI TRIP, Including admission to the Exposition: Three-day limit $2.25 Ten-day limit 2.50 Thirty-day limit.. 1 3.00 Tickets must be purchased at office. J Regulator leaves at 8 a. m. W. CALLAWAY Gencrsl A-ent- THE DALLES.. - OREGON GIVES THE Choice of Transcontinental Routes -VIA- Spokane Denver Minneapolis Omaha St. Fanl Kansas City Low Rates to all Eastern Cities. OCEAN 8TEAMEK8 Leave Portland Kverr Five Days for SAN" FRANCISCO, CAL. For full details call on O. K. & Co. s Agent Tha Dalles, or address W, H. HORLBUR.T, Gen. Pass. Agt Portland, Oregon E M'NEILL, President aud Manager. , New Schedule. Effective Tuesday, April 7th, the fol-" lowing wili'be the new schedule: ' Train Noi 1 arrives at The Dalles 4 :50 a. in., and leaves 4:55 a. m. .Train No. 2 arrives at The Dalles 10 :40 p. m., and leaves 10:45 p. m. Train No. 8 arrives at The Dalles 12:05 p. tu., and west-bound train No. 7 leaves at 2 :30 p.m. Train 23 and 24 will carry, passengers between The Dalles and ' Umatilla, leav-. ing The Dalles ,at 1 p. no. daily and ar riving at.The Dalles 1 p.- m.. daily, con necting with train Nob. 8 and "7. from Portland. ' ' E. E. Lytle, . Agent. CM! ORT HERN fjj PACIFIC RY. H a - ' H s Pullman Elegeht Sleeping Cars Dining Cars . f Sleeping Cars Tom-ist ST. PAUL MINNEAPOLIS DOLFTH ' PAUGO TC GRAND FORKS CROOK9TON WINNIPEG HELENA and BUTTE ' ' Through Tickets CHICAGO ' ' WASHINGTON " PHILADELPHIA FCW.XOBE BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST and SOUTH For Information, time cards, maps and tickets, oal on oi write to-. ; ; - r W. C. AT.T.AWAY. Agent, . . Tne Idlles, Oregon oa - - A. D. CHARLTON, Asst. G. P. A., . 255, Morrison Cor. Third. Portland, Oregon -