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The Dalles Safly Chronicle.
The only Republican Daily Newspapei n
Wasco County.
SATURDAY.
NOV. 14, 1896
EASTERN OFFICE 230 to 234 Temple
court, m. i. City. E.KAIX, Agent.
THE TRAMP PROBLEM.
The tramp problem has caused, is
causing, and will continue for an in
definite time to cause comment as to
his wherefore and suggestions as to
his whilherness. That he is an un
mitigated nuisance is undoubted;
that he is a source of danger at all
times, a threat to property and a
menace to peace is freely conceded
by all ; that he is often a dangerous
criminal, always a petty one, bis his
tory shows.
What then to do with him, and
how to" control him have become im
portant questions. The remedies
suggested have been multitudinous,
ranging from the rock pile and en
forced work to a great national home
for him, where he may be sent and
cared for until his moral nature gets
thoroughly renovated and he becomes
a good citizen, by contagion.
The tramp disease, like leprosy,
once contracted, js incapable of cure,
It goes from bad to wcrse, eating
into the morals, into the manhood of
the victim until disease or a slip from
the break-beam sends him into the
beyond.
It seems to us that the proper way
to deal with the tramp is to prevent
him, and we believe this can be done
easily. We premise that the great
mass of tramps were not born to that
condition, but made so; that they
were not born with criminal instincts,
but acquired them through circum
stances. The only difference, after
. all, between your moral citizen and
the criminal is a half dozen or so
meals. When hunger makes the
demand, crime will, if necessary,
furnish the supply. What then is
the remedy ? By making steady em
ployment possible, the first step in
tramping will be avoided. How can
this be done ? By stopping immi
gration, or so controlling it that it
will be reduced to a minimum.
With 350,000 to 1,000,000 people
coming here annually, besides our
own natural increase, the supply of
labor outruns the demand. The re
sult is steadily decreasing wages,
trending ever to the level cf those in
Europe, and forced faster and faster
to that level by the sharp competi
tion of the labor of Europe imported
and competing with that already here.
r The laborer, accustomed to certain
wages and to the mode of living per
mitted from them, becomes disheart
ened as year after year his wages de
crease and the practise of the 'most
rigid economy is forced upon him.
He. refuses to work fer the reduced
wage and takes a tramp seeking
some place where he may better his
condition. The European laborer,
accustomed to flower wages, goes to
work willingly, for to him .it is an
increase in pay. The result is that
the new immigrant is employed ; the
older one and the American becoming
idle and tramps. Tho mining re
gions of Pennsylvania and Ohio are in
consequence practically foreign coun
tries. The tramp cannot be cured by
punishment, but he may be prevented
by wisdom. Haye we as a nation
the latter quality ?
A MORAL DUTY.
The dispatches yesterday lead us
to believe .that the administration
foresees the possibility of trouble
with Spain, and the probability . of
being compelled to interfere to settle
the struggle in Cuba. That this gov
ernment has no right to interfere in
the affairs of Spain or Cuba is freely
admitted. It is a matter between
the parent government and its colo
nies. The only excuse for any inter
ference must be based upon the man
ner in which the war is conducted.
Higher than international law or
international courtesies is moral duty.
To take part in the war is beyond
us; to stop the butchery of women
and children is our duty. Warfare
at its best is a bloody butchery of
men, but civilized nations have cer
tain well-defined rules that govern
the conduct of all wars. One of
these is that non-combatants shall
not be disturbed.- Another that pris
oners shall be treated humanely.
Syain has violated both of these
rules, and has turned her licentious
soldierly loose to rob, to ravish and
to murder. As long as Spain con
ducts war against the rebellious sub
jects, according to the rules of X"
ized warfare, It is none of our affair;
but when she resorts to the methods
of the savage, it becomes our duty
to stay the red hand of murder.
This sentiment is shared by fifteen
millions of free men in this country,
and it is high time the head of the
government discover this fact. Let
Spain stop her butchery of babes, or
let her be swept by the strong hand
of free America trom her last toot
hold on this side of the Atlantic.
The English government acceding
to the demands of the United States
for the arbitrtion of the Venezuela
boundary lines, is more of a victory
than it at first seems. It' is not the
concession in this particular case that
is of importance, but the acknowl
edging ot the principles expressed in
the Monroe doctrine by the greatest
government on earth, except our
own. It was not Venezuela's border
lines that were in issue, but the ques
tion as to whether the United States,
looking after its own interests and
providing for its own protection,
might interfere between the govern
ments of Europe and those of South
America, or rather of this continent,
and compel the submission of differ
ences to arbitration. The" United
States, in England's opinion, at least,
has this right, and the far-reaching
effects of this admission can scarcely
be estimated.
For Sale.
One span draft horses, one set of har
ness and a wagon, for sale at a bargain.
Address box 429, The Dalles. Or.
oct28-dwlm
Hot clam broth every day at noon at
Ad Kellar's. tf
House to rent for $6 per month. In
quire of George Ruch. novl2-6t
LOCAL 'DISEASE
and is the result of colds and
sudden climatic changes.
For your Protection
we positively state that this
remedy does not contain
merenry or any other injur
ious drug. ,
Ely's Cream Balm
is acknowledged to be the most thorough cure 1
Nasal Catarrh, Cold in Head and Bay Fever of
tot
of all
remedies. L op
pens and cleanses the nasal passages,
u inflammation, heals the sores, nro-
Allays pam am
tccts thi
e membrane from colds, restores the senses
of taste and smell. Price 60c. at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BBOTHKR.S. 66 Warren Street, New York.
DR. GUNK'S
- IMPROVED
A Milil I'Utisic. One Fill for a. Tone.
A movement of the bowels each day is necesaary fat
.health. There pills supply what the system lacks to
make it regular. They cure Headache, brighten the
Kyes, nd clear the Complexion better than cosmetics.
They neither prripe nor sicken. To convince you, we
win xuaii wiuuiH irww, r iu u dox tor ziK3. oojci ewery-
utL. iUl&tVN&.0 MJl1. CO., Philadelphia, Pa,
Monuments
and Headstones.
Before going elsewhere, call on '
I. COMINI, : The Dalles, Or.,
For a Tombstone. Warranted
to stand for all time, regardless
of wind or weather.-..
American Market,
74 Second Street.
Fruit, Produce, .
Butter, Eggs.
POULTRY, FISH and GAME
IN SEASON.
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Good Times
Comin
Now is the time to lay in your Fall and Winter
Supplies before they go higher. We have a good
stock of Hay, Grain and Feed, Flour and Groceries,
Seed Wheat, Oats and Rye. . ,
Garden and Grass Seeds in Bulk.
Now is the time to put in Fall Seeds. Experi
ence has demonstrated that fall plonting is the best
for most things. We have a good supply of Fertil
izers for exhausted and worn-out gardens, lawns, or
chards, S;c.
Fresh Butter, Hams, Bacon and Lard. Eggs,
Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks and Geese bought and
sold. Goods sold at Bedrock Prices for Cash. Free
and prompt delivery. .
J. H. CROSS.
Corner Second and Union Streets.
"The Regulator Line"
The Dalles, Portland and Astoria
Navigation Co.
P
THKOTJGH
Frsignt and PassengerUns
The company's elegant steames give
daily service (Sundays excepted) between
The Dalles and Portland.
Steamer "Kegnlator" leaves The Dalles
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
7 :30 a. m., arriving in Portland at 5 p.
m. Returning leaves Oak-gtreet dozk
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
6:30 a. m., arriving in The Dalles at
5 p.m.
Steamer "Dalles City" leaves The
Dalles on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day at 7 :30 a. m., arriving in Portland
at 5 p. m. Returning leaves Oak-street
dock on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at 6:30 a. m., arriving in The Dalles at
5 p. m.
PABSEMOKB BATES:
One way ; $2 00
Round trip 3 00
Freight Rates Greatly Reduced.
Shipments for Portland received at
any time. Shipments for way landings
must be delivered before 5 p. in. Live
stock shipments solicited. For rates call
on or address
W. C. ALLAWAY
General Agrent
THE DALLES. - OREGON
Wholesale.
GCtines and Cigats.
THE CELEBRATED.
ANHEUSER
HOP GOLD
Anheuser-Busch. Malt.
,
beverage, unequaled as a
STUBLING & WILLIAMS.
GHffiENT
DURABLE, SUBSTANTIAL, ORNAMENTAL
Cost only twice as much as wooden walks, and will last
forever. One should surround every block in the city.
Make a specialty of laying Cement Walks, and guaran
tee their work. Estimates of cost furnished on appli
cation to the above. r
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BflORTHERN
jl PACIFIC RY.
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Pullman
Elegent
Tourist
Sleeping Cars
Dining Cars
Sleeping Cars
ST. PAUL. '
MINNEAPOLIS
UTJLUTH
KAKGO
TO
GRAND FORKS
CBOOKSTON
WINNIPEG
- HELENA and .
BUTTE -
Thtfoagh Tickets
CHICAGO
WASHINGTON -PHILADELPHIA
NEW YOKE
BOSTON AND ALL
POINTS EAST and SOUTH
For information, time cards, maps and tickets,
W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent,
The Dalles, Oregon
A. D. CHARLTON. Asst. G. P. A.,
255. Morrison Cor. Third, Portland Orego n
J. B" GO,T'
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
Reesidence, Tenth and Liberty Streets
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DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS,
CLOTHING, HATS,
Boots and Shoes. Don't fail
to, examine our new stock,
which we. personally selected
in New York City and Phila
delphia. We guarantee the
lowest prices in town.
Vogt Block.
V r pf O Puys a good BOYS'SUIT at C. F. Steph-
l"0 ens.' Intermediate prices up to $4.50.
$3-50
Ladies' Cloaks.
Remember, all these goods are latest made, warm, serv
iceable and fashionable, and at prices never before ap
proached in The Dalles.
Leave your orders for
Dressed Chickens, Fish,
Fine Dairy Butter, Eggs,
Fruits and Vegetables of all kinds,
COAL AND ICE,
THE DALLES GOpiISSIOfl GO.'S ST0lE.
Corner Second and Washington Sts.
When the Train stops at THE DALLES, get off on the South Side
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JiEM COIiTjVlBm HOTEIi.
This large and popular House aoes the principal hotel business,
and is prepared to furnish the Best Accommodations of any
House in the city, and at the low rate of
$1.06 per Day. - first CJass Teals, 25 Cei?ts
Office for all Stage tines leaving The Dalles for all
polnta In Eastern Oregon and Kastern Washington,
In thi Hotel.
Corner of front and Union Sts. T. T. NICHOLAS, Propr
Caseade -Waim Springs flotel
IS NOW OPEN FOR GUESTS.
Board and Room per day $1.25
Board and Room per week ; $7.00 and 8.00
Baths .....25c each
For Particulars Address T. TvTC JbJj,JUJL,"-Ly '
274 Taylor Street, - - aug7-dylmo - - PORTLAND, OREGON
" 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its flood
leads on to fortune"
The poet unquestionably had reference to the
Closing Out Sale of Furniture and Carpets
at CRANDALL & BURGET'S,
Who are selling these goods out at greatly-reduced rates
MICHELBACH BRICK. - UNICt. BT.
Kill or catch
with "TANGLEFOOT" or "DTJTCHER'S LIGHTNING-
FLY KILLER;
Only 5c a Double Sheet at
Donnell's Drugstore.
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H. Herbring.
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2 s-
II
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p.
Is all C. F. Stephens asks for a servicea
ble suit of MEN'S CLOTHING. The
best Black Diagonal for $12.00.
An elegant assortment of
1896 Btyles just received,
a part ot which may be
Been in show window.
AT
those Flies