The Dalles Daily Chronicle,
The only Republican Daily Newtpapet n
Watco County.
SATURDAY, -
DEC. 5, 1896
EASTERN OFFICE 230 to 2S4 Temple
Court, N. Y. City. E. KATZ, Agent.
THE DEPTH SOUNDED.
And now comes the Ex-Slaves
Pension Association of the United
States and seeks to be tied up to the
government corncrib. The associa
tion held its first convention at Bir
mingham, Alabama, beginning Dec.
1st and lasting three days,. A peti
tion to congress was drawn np urging
the passage of a bill introduced in
the senate by Senator Thurston last
December, and providing that the
ex-slaves should be pensioned, be
cause they helped to develop the
wealth of the .country and also to
fight its battles.
Why Senator Thurston should in
troduce such a bill is beyend the
ken of mortals, unless he had some po
litical chestnuts to rake out of the fire
through negro votes. 'Why congress
should be asked to' entertain such a
proposition is equally mysterious
The idea seems to be gaining ground
that the government can support the
people instead of the people support
ing the government. That idea oc
cupies a large space in the Popu
lists' theory, and is as untenable as a
ghost's clothing. The plain fact
that the government cannot give un
til the government gets, seems never
to have entered into the brains of
.that class of people who believe id
governmental paternalism. Those
who must provide the means, the
tax pay ess, for meeting the govern
ment's obligations probably did as
much towaids "developing the wealth
of the country" as the former slaves
who now petition to be pensioned.
Again, it would strike a fair
minded observer that the very name
of the association should suggest to
its members that they have already
been pretty well treated by the atoy-ernment-
Think of it! a vast horde
of people doomed to life-long slavery
suddenly given the greatest gift pos
sible, their freedom, asking to be
pensioned for receiving the gift, and
for assisting in a small way towards
its accomplishment. For every two
slaves freed, a freeman and a white
man died. For every slave thas
set free, -this ' government, be
sides the lives of its citizens, spent
more than a thousand dollars, and as
the South sacrificed its all, it is safe
to say that the cost to the country in
treasure, not counting the blood and
tears and broken hearts, the -vacant
firesides the mourning mothers, the
wail of orphans or the tears of wid
ows a priceless sacrifice was more
than $2,000 for. every slave freed.
'Think of it! The slave with the
shackles struck from his limbs stand
ing on the graves of those who sac
rificed their lives on his account
and asking that the descendants of
those who set him free be taxed for
liis support. -The lowest depths of
tbe deepest ocean of ingratitude have
its bottom brought to the surface in
the gathering of the Ex-Slaves Pen
sion Association at Birmingham,
Alabama.
COAL COMMITTEE . AT WORK.
The committee on manufactures
of the Commercial Club has' taken
up the matter of assisting in pros'
pecting our coal fields, and has
made a favorable report to the trust
ees of the club. The board of trust
ees, after considering the - matter,
authorized tbe committee to act as a
special committee to solicit subscrip
tions for the purpose of raising," $500
to be Used in assisting in, the pur
chase of a diamond drill. ; The com
mittee will begin its work early next
week and, interview our-business
men and property owners. .
The committee,1 after examining
closely into the matter, are sanguine
of good results. Mr. Nicholas. Will
Moody,v Al Bettingen' and others
have spent several thousand dollars
in the attempt to demonstrate the ex
istence of coal here, and have only
halted now on account of tbe large
expense necessary before anything
further can be dene. The commit
tee know that the coal indications
here are good, but deem it best to
assist Mr. Nicholas and his associates
for several reasons, the most cogent
of these being that they wil!. put up
half, or more than half, the cost of
the drill, and will pay all expenses of
running it. v
Mr. Nicholas is an old coal miner,
understands the busipess, and has
given-up his hotel interests that he
may- devote his time to thework of
development of the coal fields here.
By assisting them the cost of the ea-A
tire experiment, as far as the commu
nity is concerned, is $500. Any
other plan would cost a much larger
amount.
The importance of the matter can
not be over-estimated, for if success
ful it will mean larger and more
valuable shipments from here every
year than all Our wool, stock, grain,
fruit and fish. The amount required
if small, and if every business man
and property owner would contribute
it would be but a trifle each, hardly
the price of a half a dozen cigars.'
We hope eveiy citizen will re
spond to the call of the committee and
get the matter tested and settled by
the opening of spring.
State op Ohio, City of Toledo)
Lucas County. J .
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of tbe firm of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and state afore
said, and that eaid firm - will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure.
' ' Fban'k J. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 6th day of December,
A. D. 1896.
A. W. Gleason,
seal Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Care is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
macuos surfaces of tbe systeup. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. Cheney a Co., Toledo, O.
fflFSold by Druggists. 75c. . No. 3-11
Crh 111 Your checks.
All county warrants registered prior
to July 12, 1892, will bo paid at my
office. Interest ceases after Dec. 5,
1896. C. L. Phillips,
County Treasurer.
There's more clothing destroyed by
poor soap than by actual wear as the
free alkali rote them. Hoe cake is
pure- ' !y24-ij
You'll be surprised when yon try Hoe
Cake soap, and wish we had told you
sooner. It is made by patented 'pro
cess. ' jly24-ii
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local'disease
and is the result of colds and
sudden climatic changes.
l?or your Protection
we positively state that this
remedy does not contain
mercury or any other injur
ious drug.
Ely's Cream Balm
Is acknowledged to be the most thorough core for
Nasal Catarrh, Cold in Head and Hay Fever of all
remedies. It opens and cleanses the nasal passages,
allays pain and inflammation, heals the sores, pro
tects the membrane from colds, restores the senses
of taste and smelL Price 60c. at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, 66 Warren Street, Hew York.
DOORS,
WINDOWS,
SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME, CEMENT,
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Window-Glass and
Picture Moulding.
ZE3I. GLB USTILT.
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' 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's, good supply of Fertil
izers for exhausted and worn-out gardens, lawns, .or
chards, &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. .
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"Tte Regulator Line
Tie Dalles. PorflaiiHni Astoria
Navigation Co. V
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GIVES THE '
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Choice of Transcontinental Routes
through
Freigat and Passenyer Liue
The company's elegant eteaines give
daily service (Sundays excepted) between
The Dalles and Portland.
Steamer " .Regulator" leaves The Dalles
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
7:30 a. m., arriving in - Portland, at 5 p.
m. Returning leaves Oak-street dosk
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.
PASSENGER RATES:
Oneway ...$2 00
Round trip ..... . .. V 3 00
Freight Rates Greatly Reduced.
Shipments for Portland received at
any time. Shipments for way landings
must be delivered before 5 p. m. Live
stock shipments solicited. For rates call
on or address
W. C ALLAWAY
General agent-
THE DALLES. - OREGON
J B. GOIT, "
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
Reesidence, Tenth and Liberty Streets
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pains, HaooosPatcheg In month. Sore Throat.
iJt't iLZl?Zr Colored. Spots. Ulcers on
any Part of i the body. Hair or Eyebrows falling
out, it la this Secondary ELOOD POISON
we guarantee to core. We solicit tbe most obsti
nate cases and cnulleisere the world for a
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Spokane
Denver
Minneapolis
Omaha
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Kansas City
Low Rates to all Eastern Cities.
OCEAN STEAMERS Lean Portland
Xverr Five Days for..
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,.
For full details call onO.K & Co. s Agent
Tha Dalles, or address
W, H. HURLBXJRT, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Portland, Oregon
E. M M KILL President aud Manager.
New Scried ule.
Train No. 1 arrives at The Dalles 4:45
a. m., and leaves 4:50 a. m.
Train No. 2 arrives at The Dalles 10:15
p. m., and leaves 10:20 p. m. -
Train No. 8 arrives at The Dalles 11 :55
p. m., and west-bound train No. 7 leaves
at 1 p. m. -
Train 23 and 24 will carry passengers
oeiween ine uaiies ana Umatilla, leav
ing Tbe Dalles at 1 p. m. daily and ar
riving at The Dalles 1 p. m. dailv. con
necting with train Nop. 8 and 7 from
t-oruana. is. k. l.ytli,
. gent.
Monuments
and Headstones.
. " ' Before going elsewhere, call on
t. 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.
69 TELEPHONES 69
The Glades Ranch,
WHITE SALMON. WASH.
iireBrsa-"S"''-'JERSITS
Of the St Lambert, rommassic and Tormentor
, raine. Three Choice Bulls for sale or rent.
so some Choice Cows and Heifers for sale.
Pn-e Bred Poland China Hogs.
White Plymouth Koek Chickens.
Address: MRS. A. R. BYRKETT, Prop. .
jy25-w3m . . White Salmon. Wash.
DR. G UNITS
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FIILXS
A !Iill i'hvKis. OnM "Pill Tnr m Tl
A moremat of the bowels each day is necesMtry fVir
lkealth. These pills rapply what the srstem lieu to
uke it renlar. They ram Headache, brighten thm
es,nd clear the Complexion better than cosinatics.
They neither frripe nor sicken. To convince yon, we
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DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS,
CLOTHING, HATS,
Boota 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.
H. Her bring.
Wholesale.
IVIflLtT LtlQU OftS , I
CHines and Gigaps
THE CELEBRATED.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH and
JHOP GOLD BEER Jn.es.
Anheuser-Btisclk Malt Nutrine, a non-alcoholic
beverage, nnequaled as a tonic.
STUBLING & WILLIAMS.
n r. Buys a good BOYS'SUIT at C. F. Steph-
v LO.j ens.' Intermediate prices up to $4.50.
$3
5o
Is all C. F. Stephens asks for a servicea
ble suit of MEN'S CLOTHING. The
Ladies
best Black Diagonal for $12.00
' Cloaks.
An elegant assortment of
1896 styles jnst received,'
a part ot which may be
seen in show window.
Remember, all these goods are latest made, warm, serv
iceable and fashionable, and at prices never before ap
proached in The Dalles. .
BLAKELEY & HOUGHTON
175 Second Street,
The Dalles, Oregon
-ARTISTS MATERIALS. .
sMV Country and Mail Orders will receive prompt attention.
Leave your prders'for
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Dressed Chickens, Fish,
Fine Dairy Butter, Eggs, '
Fruits and Vegetables of all kinds,
COAL AND ICE,
THE DALLES COiafMSSIOfl COS STOE
. Corner Second and Washington Sts.
"There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its flood .
j . leads 'on to fortune" Y
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. - . UNIOA ST. '
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