The Dalles Daily Chronicle,
The only Republican Daily Newspapet n
, Wasco County.
MONDAY.
. DEC. 14, 1896
EASTERN OFFICE 230 to 834 Temple
Court, N. Y. City. E. KATZ, Agent.
MACEO MURDERED.
The death of Maceo has been con
firmed by Cuban authorities, and
there now seems but little, if any,
doubt but that the news is true. He
was not killed in battle, as the Span
iards asserted, but if accounts are
true was invited to cross the trocha
by the Spaniards to arrange for a
treaty of peace, on the terms of free
dom for Cuba, upon paying certain
sums of money. Maceo, with his
staff, passed the Spanish line under a
flag of truce, and. while going 9 the
"3es!gnated place of meeting Was as
sassinated by the murderer, who dis
graces even the Spanish uniform, Jthe
brute Cirujeda. Savages respect a
flag of truce, but Weyler and his
lieutenants are not savages, they are
thugs and murderers, as much as the
bravo who sticks his stiletto in the
back of his victim for a stated sti
pend. In view of the cowardly murder
of the brave Cuban, Weyler's words
to the people of Havana become
significant. He said in response to
the "vivas," "I merely directed, the
soldiers did the rest." It was more
than an assassination, it was the
brutal butchery of a brave ,man,
who risked his life on a Spaniard's
honor and lost it.
We are not disposed to jingoism,
but we think the American people
feel it Is time to interfere. If the
United States does take a hand, the
first thing to do upon getting posses
sion of Weyler is to try him by
drum-head courtmartial and then
stand him up and shoot him in the
back, or turn him over to the insurg
ents, TQO MUCH TAXES.
Wasco county has unlimited re
sources, and The Dalles hs so situ
ated as to command an immense
wholesale trade; but before we can
expect capital to come to us we must
manage in some way to reduce taxa
tion. Taxes that equal the interest
on money in the far East are not
conducive to immigration nor the
starting of business enterprises. The
proving up on government lands is
steadily adding to our taxable prop
erty, and there is a chance in the
near future tc reduce our debt. To
accomplish this every citizen should
cheerfully bear his proportion of the
burden, and should assist in every
manner in keeping the cost of run
ning the county at a minimum.
We are paying now about 18,000
a year interest, which in itself is a
great burden. This must be reduced,
Tand until It is reduced and we have
a corresponding reduction of taxes,
we are struggling with a serious
handicap in the upbuilding of the
city and county, and until we in
some manner achieve a reduction in
the rate, the struggle will be an up
hill one.
And still there are those whD.rush
into print demanding to have Sena
tor Mitchell define his position on
the monetary question. The senator
in his- speeches said not once, but
probably in every speech he made,
that he stood squarely on the St.
.Louis platform. If that is not
enough, what will satisfy the keepers
of the party's political conscience ?
His position seems to suit Mr. McKin
ley, and they both stand on the same
platform. In view of this, would it
not be well for these same gentlemen
, to demand that the president-elect
define his position on financial
matters? One demand is as reason
able as the other.
Now that the right-of-way ques
tion for the boat railway is settled,
it behooves our delegation in con
gress to see that a sufficient appro
priation is made to begin the work
as soon as spring opens. The gov
ernment has a large sum of money
invested at the Cascades, which ben
efita only a limited section of Eastern
Oregon and Washington. With the
completion of the boat rai.'way at
this point, all Eastern Oregon and
Washington and Idaho will be ben
efited. With the three congressional
delegations working together, the
appropriation ought to be ; easily
secured
The Spaniards little understand
humanity if they think the murder
of a patriot and the violation of all
rules of warfare can give them, vic
tory. "The blood of the martyr is
the seed of the church," and a stronger
blow for Cuba's freedom was never
struck than that which took the life
of Maceo. The brutal assassination
has awakened the sympathy of. Amer
icans as nothing else could have
done, and the result is visible in" the
offers of indignant men throughout
the land to go down to Cuba to assist
that struggling people. Maceo dead
is more powerful than Maceo living.
local'disease
and is the result of colds and
sudden climatic changes.
For 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 cure for
Nasal Catarrh, Cold in Bead and Eay Fever of all
remedies. It opens and cleanses the nasal passages.
allays pain and inflammation, heals the sores, pro
tects tue memorane irom corns, restores the senses
Is.
of taste and smell. Price 60c. at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BBOTHEBS. 60 Warren Street. New York.
The VOGT OPERA HOUSE
V ONE NIGHT ONLY,
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1896.
The Versatile Comediene . and ' Every
body's Favorite,
And her large and talented conl
pany in the delightful Comedy
Drama, entitled
"Love finds a Way."
An Idylic Play, with bright, brisk com
edy ; a beautiful story ; pretty
songa aud dances.
Prices...... .....75c and $1.00
Seats' now on sale at Snioee-Kinersly
Drag Co.'s Store.
Note Curtain rings up at 8 o'clock
sharp. dec!2
Ralston
Koffy,
Pan Kake Flour,
Grano and
- ' " -
Breakfast Food,
" AT "
mm & BENTON
The Dalles.
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Katie : Pn
ECONOMY
When Fresh Eggs are worth
30c a dozen, why not buy one or
two dozen Laying" Hens and have
Eggs to sell instead of buying?
Nice Young CHICKENS and
PULLET HENS for $2.50 a doz.,
CASH, at
J. CROSS'
Feed and Grocery Store.
Corner Second and Union
Japanese
H. G1Lm'S-1 1?
Japanese Curios, Dishes,
Ladies' Underwear, Wrappers,
UOTIOIsrS, ETC., ETC.
133 Second Street, Next to Snipes-Eanersly's Store.
Call and See our Goods.
"Tie Regulator Line"
Tie Dalles. Portland and Astoria
Navigation Co.
P
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FreigFit arid Passenger Liue
The company's elegant steames 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, Thursdav and Satur
day at 7 :30 a. in., 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. -
tASSENGKK BATES;
Oneway $2 00
Round trip . .... : 3 00
Freight Rates Greatly Reduced.
Shinmenta for Portland reneiTPrt at
any time. Shipments for way landings
t. 1 J l .1 i r er r -
mueb uw ueiivereu oeiore o p. m. . .Lave
stock shipments solicited. For rates call
on or address
W. C. ALLAWAY
General Agent- '
THE DALLES. - ; OREGON
J B. GOIT,
COUNTY SUBVEY0E.
Reesidence, Tenth and Liberty Streets
R-I-P-A-N-S
The modern stand
ard Family Medi
cine : Cures the
common every-day
ills of humanity.
.jr twin
Streets.
Bazaar
s CO. 3ProTps.
Monuments
and Headstones.
Before going elsewhere, call on
L. 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
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, GIVES THE
Choice of Transcontinental Routes
-VIA-
Spokane
Denver
Minneapolis
Omaha
St. Paul
Kansas City
Low Rates to all Eastern Cities.
OCEAN STEAMERS Lure Portland
ETerv PiTe . Days for
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
For full details call on O. K Sl Co. "Agent
Tns Dalles, or address
W, H. HURLBUET, Gen. Pass. Agt
" Portland, Oregon
E. MCNEILL President and Manager.
New Schedule.
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. tn. . ,
Train 23 and 24 will carry passengers
between The Dalles and Umatilla, leav
ing The Dalles at 1 p. m. daily and ar
riving at The Dalles 1 p. m.. daily, con
necting with train Nos. 8 and 7 from
Portland. E. E. LytlB, .
- -. Agent..
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Cain. In Tour Checks. . ""
: All county warrants -registered prior
to July 12, 1892, will be paid at my
office. Interest ceases after Dec. 5,
1896. . . - ' C. L. Phillips, -...
County Treaanrer.
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Full Assortment of
DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS,
CLOIHING, HATS,
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Boots and Shoes. Don't faij.''
to examine our new stock,
which we personally eelected
in New York City and Phila
delphia. We guarantee the
; lowest prices in town.
Vogt Block.
Wholesale.
GUines and Cigars,
THE CELEBRATED MSBk
ANHEUSER
HOP GOLD
Anheuser-Bnscn Malt Nxitrine, a non-alcoholic
"beverage, unequaled as a tonic.
STUBLING & WILLIAMS.
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Ladies' Cloaks.
- , . - 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.
Leave your orders for
Dressed Chickens, Fish,,
Fine Dairy Butter, Egg's,
Fruits and Vegetables of all kinds,
COAL AND ICE,
AT
THE MLMS GOPIISSIOII GO.'S STOE
.. " . -. .
Corner Second and Washington Sts.
BLAKELEY&
175 Second Street,
-ARTISTS MATERIALS.-
iyCountry and Mail Orders will receive prompt attention.
11 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.' - - UNION ST- ,
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H- Herbring.
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BEER SSd'Srffigu.
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Buys agood BOYS'SUIT at G. F. Steph
L,0 ens.' Intermediate prices up to $4.50.
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 styles just received,
a part ot which may b
HOUGHTON
The Dalles, Oregon