The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
The only Republican, Daily Newspnpei n
Wasco County.
WEDNESDAY.
DEC. 23. 1896
EASTERN OFFICE 230 to 9U Temple
Court, N. Y. City. E. KATZ, Agent.
THE INDIAN HORROR.
.It is somewhat surprising that with
anjQuaS of sympathy wc Ameri
cans are manifesting for the Cubans
that we get up so little for the starr
ing millions of India. The condition
of that unhappy people is simply in
describable, and the vast horde of
sufferers makes all attempts at re
lieving them seem futile. There are
"millions of them now on the verge
of starvation, and according to re
ports, they will have nothing to sus
tain life until another crop is grown,
-which will be six months. Aheady
in places the living are feeding on
the dead, cases being reported of
mothers cooking and eating their
children. Humanity stands appalled
at the terrible calamity that has be
fallen this unfortunate people, and
yet no organized effort is being
made to afford them any relief.
The contemplation of their
most unhappy condition may well
give us ungrateful ones cause for de
Tout thankfulness that we have been
spared such an experience, and cause
at least a fleeting expression of grate
fulness to Him who sends us rain
and sucshine and plenty. Christmas,
the time of "good will to men,"
finds all of us, with food and
clothing, at least. Not much to be
grateful for, we think, but surely
when we measure our condition, not
by the few who are more happily
situated, but by the many who are a
thousand times worse off, there is
abundant reason for being satisfied
with our lot.
THE CUBAN SITUATION.
The Cameron resolution in the
senate has gone over the holidays,
which means it has gone up. The
sentiment of the people of the United
States towards Cuba and Spain has
not changed, they feel just as much
sympathy for the one, and just as
much detestation for the conduct of
the other as they ever did, but that
the Cameron resolution, which was
in effect that the United States pro
ceed to fire the Spaniards out of
Cuba, was ever intended seriously, is
doubtful. It appears like a bit of
jingoism on the part of Pennsjiva
nia's aged senator, and the readily
yielded consent of Senator Cameron
to the resolution being postponed
until after the holidays, shows that
he isn't half as anxious to see it pass
as he pretends to be. Secretary
Olney knows what he is talking
about, and his words of wisdom were
as oil on the troubled waters of the
senate.
The whole matter seems to have
resolved itself into this: This gov
ernment cannot recognize Cuba un
til the latter form some kind of a
.government; and second, that we
cannot interfere between Spain and
her subjects unless by her barbarity
she compel us to simply put a stop to
the massacre of non combatants.
Cuba could, we believe, get anto
noiny, and have a local government
if she were satisfied with that; but so
far she has not asked the good offices
of the United States, but seems de
termined to have .all or nothing,
This being the case, she must work
out her own salvation.
LAND VAL UES.
The East Oregcniatf insists that the
juries in the .Taffe and Seufert cases
should measure the damages those
gentlemen may recover by the
amount ot property created by in
dustry and thrift that is destroyed.
The editor of that excellent journal
lias some very peculiar views,. at
least they seem so to us, with regard
tp property. If damages were meas
ured according to his views, there
would be none recoverable for the
taking of the land, since that is pro
vided by Nature. "
The ownership of land is the line
of demarcation between savagery
and civilization. It mighf be better
to go back to primitive ways, to
tribal relations, to pastoral pursuits
and conditions, but civilized iran
will not do it. He prefers the rush
and roar of enterprise and , business
to the peaceful pursuits of nomadic
life. As long as this is true and we
live on the earth instead of in Utopia,
the ownership of land and privileges
will continue, and men and
will value them.
juriesJ
We will agree with the East Ore
gonian that many things might be
changed for the betterment of the
world, among them changes in modes
of taxation ; but we can see no other
way of dealing with property than as
it is now looked upon.
It is pleasing to know that foreign
countries, even Spain, are acquaint
ed with ' and understand our little
national characteristics and realize
that our senators and congressmen,
being placed on high pedestals, nat
urally pose for the admiration of
their constituents. They realize
that we are great admirers of the
picturesque in politics, and therefore
are gratified by taking a peep at our
selves in the mirror of our own good
opinion. Senor Canovas says, "The
United States is al right," and then
he looks pleasant. -
Ralston
Koffy,
Pan Kake Flour,
Grano and
Breakfast Food,
AT
MAIER & BENTON
The Dalles.
Vogt Opera House,
ONE NIGHT ONLY,
MONDAY, Dec. 28, 1896.
THE COMEDIAN,
SAM J. BURTON,
AndShe Charming Comedieune,
MlbS LILLIE COLEMAN,
IN THE NEW ".
SI
A Superior Scenic Production.
A Hipl Hurrah! Hilarious Sensation
al Comedy Drama. A Koaring, Rousing
Bally of Fnn, Laughter and Yells.
THE NOTED "SI PERKINS " SOLO
ORCHESTRA
Of twelve skilled musicians, is the strongest
erer presented to the public by a traveling com
pany. One of the most necessary features for a
tirst-elasa performance is the best of music ren
dered in an artistic manner. Especially is this
so in 81 PERKINS, running over with songs,
dances and catchy music, where a good orches
tra Is absolutely necessary.
See the Street Parade at Noon by the Famous
PUGHTOWK FARMER BAP.
Free Concert In fiont of the Opera House at 7
o clock in the ever ing. ..
Prices j , .50c and 75c
PERK
Merry Christmas and
Now is a good time to
the Holidays.
we jjAyjc
Good Apples,
Choice Cranberries,
Sweet Potatoes,
Seedless Raisins,
Fresh Currants,
Oranges, Lemons, Figs,
Dried Fruits,
Canned Wild Blackberries
Choice Creamery Butter,
Hams, Bacon and Lard.
Leave orders for Dressed Tur
keys. Chickens and Eggs,
bought and sold.
All of which will be sold at
J. fl. GROSS' FEED
Corner Second
Japanese
Japanese Curios, Dishes,
Ladies' Underwear, Wrappers,
" MOTIONS, ETC., ETC.
133 Second Street, ' Next
Call and See
EHSTJ
GIVES THE
Choice of Transcontinental Routes
-VIA-
Spokane
Minneapolis
Denver
Omaha
St. Paul '
Kansas City
Low Rates to all Eastern Cities.
OCEAN STEAMERS Leave Portland
Every five Days for
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
For full details call on O. It &. Co. s Agent
Tha Dalles, or address
W, H. HURLBUF.T, Gen. Toss. Agt.
Portland, Oregon
E. M'NEILL President aud 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 1 1 :55
p. ni., and west-bound train No. 7 leaves
at 1 p. no. .
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.
TheVOGT OPERA HOUSE
ONE WEEK,
21 to
Martin's
Magical
Theater
And Troupe of Marionettes and Trained
Bird?, Ringed Doves, Pigeons
and Canaries.
MARTIN
Latest European Importation,
King of Magicians
And Prince of Veatiiloquifts.
Admission. .1 ; . ; . . . . '. . .25c
Children 15c
Reserved Seats ..... 35c
Seats now on 'sale at Snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co.'s Store.
Ten Valuable Presents given away
nightly, including a Cash Prize.
a Happy New Year.
lay m your nice things for
ALSO A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF
Garden and Grass Seeds
in Bulk
for Early Planting.
Hay, Grain, Feed, Flour.
Seed Wheat, '
Chicken Wheat,
Oats, Rolled Barley,
Bran and Shorts,
Middlings,
Rolled Oats.
Bedrock Prices for Cash at
and GROGERY STORE,
and Union Streets.
rops.
to Snipes-Kinersly's Store.
our Goods.
"The Regulator Line"
Tie Mes. Portlani and Astoria
Navigation Co.
THROUGH
Frelonl ana Passenger Line
The company's elegant steamri give
daily service (Sundays excepted) I . ween
ine Dalles and Portland.
Steamer "Reeulator" leaves The Dalles
oh Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
7:30 a. m., arriving in Portland at 5 p.
m. Returning leaves Oak-street dock
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
6 :30 a. m., arriving in The Dalles at
5 p. m.
Steamer "Dalles City" leave3 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 KATES:
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. m.. Live
stocK shipments solicited, t or rates call
on or address
W. C. ALLAWAY
General A cent
THE DALLES. - OREGON
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, F18H nd GAME
IN SEASON.
69 TELEPHONES 69
Bazaat
Cap
es
We are now offering at
Extraordinary Low Prices,
And invite every lady to inspect our
stock before buying elsewhere.
SPLENDID :
Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Corsets,
Hosiery, Underwear, Dress Goods,
v Shirts, Clothing, Macintoshes, '
Blankets, Comforters,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
Special Bargain-
Vogt Block.
Wholesale.
CUines and Gigats.
THE CELEBRATED
ANHEUSER-BUSCH and
HOP GOLD BEER SSdfiSi
' i
Anheuser-Busch Malt Nutrine, a non-alcoholic
beverage, unequaled as a tonic.
STUBLING & WILLIAMS.
BLAKELEY& HOUGHTON
175 Second Street,
KCountry and Mail Orders will receive prompt attention.
n r Buys a god BOYS'SUIT at C. F. Steph-
ens.' Intermediate prices up to $4.50.
$3-5
Ladies' Cloaks.
Remember, all these goods are latest made, warm, serv
iceable and fashionable, and at prices never before : ap
proached in The Dalles. s
Leave your orders for
Dressed Chickens, Fish, ,
Fine Dairy Butter, Eggs,
Fruits and Vegetables of all kinds
COAL, AND ICE,
THE DALLES GOPlMSSIOfl. GO.'S STOlE
Corner Second and Washington Sts.
" 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 Oat Sale of Furniture and Carpets.
AT C RANDALL. & BURGET'S,
Who are selling: these goods out at greatly-reduced rates.
MTCHELBACH BRICK. - UNION ST.
Jackets !
ASSORTMENT:
Assabet Ladies' Cloth, 58 inches wide,
at 45c per yard.
H- Herbring.
The Dalles, Oregon
Is all C. F. Stephens asks for a servicea
ble suit of MEN'S CLOTHING. The
best Black Diagonal for $1 2.00.
An elegant assortment of
1896 styles jnst received,,
a part ot which may be
seen in show window.
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