(2) Its Dalles Daily Ghrcls. The only Republican Daily Neuspapei on Wagco County. - EASTERN OFFICE 230 to 234 Temple Court, N. Y. City. E. KATZ, Agent. Weekly Clubbing Rates. Chronicle and Oregonian $2 25 Chronicle and Examiner 2 25 ' Chronicle and Tribune. 1 75 Chronicle and N. Y. World. .... ... 2 OO MONDAY DECEMBEK 6, 1897 IN TIME OF PEACE, ETC: The congress which meets today will have many important questions to consider. The need of currency reform is pressing, arid the commer cial world will not rest in its efforts until some progress is made - in the direction of betterment. The Ha waiian annexation project can be counted upon to consume a good deal of time and oratory, and the decision, all will agree, is an import ant one, establishing as it does the subsequent policy of the country re garding territorial expansion. The need of a national bankruptcy law is becoming apparent, while we still have left from last session the Cuban matter, which promises to last until the revolutionists are starved to sub jection or the Spanish soldiers are all dead from disease. In addition to these very import ant questions, another one could be added, which, while it may not be broached at this session of congress, will have to come sooner or later. It is the settled opinion of military ex perts that the United States should take some steps looking to the in crease of our regular army. Nor is this opinion confined to men versed in military matters, it extends to the laity as well. We are living in an intensely practical age; sentiment nas its share ' in controlling actions, but not so much as in former daj-s. It is expediency that directs and de cides in this era. It has been'a favorite pastime to revel in the dream of a glorious peace, when all armies ai to be dis banded and the ships of the nations dismantled. But such talk is but the stuff that dreams are made of noth ing more. Not' while this old world persists in its rollicking, wicked ways will we have a universal peace, or anything approaching it. Not while greed and selfishness, anger and re venge occupy such prominent places in the human make-up will the worid see such outbursts of international affection as some of these enthusiasts would have us believe. The 6ame causes which made war in former days exist today; perhaps not in the tame form, but their potentiality is just as great. Europe 1 recognizes this fact, and every nation is arm- ing itself as never armed before Germany, France, England, Russia, all realize that the dogs of war, how ever tight their chains may be, some day will break loose, and woe be unto mat country wiiich is unpre pared. t Can America hope always to oc cupy the isolated position regarding international difficulties as she does today. We see no reason for such assumption. Already we are in volved more or less seriously with England regarding northern bound aries, while the antics of some of the hot headed southern republics may make us go to war in defense of our long-cherished Monroe Doctrine. In such event where would be our army , of 25,000? Widely scattered over an . immense territory, it would be as nothing so far as a substantial de fence is concerned. If America is to keep her place in . the procession of nations, she must lake heed to' "those things which are essential to national safety. We would be glad to see congress pro vide rhenns for "increasing the army to at least double its present size. The Oregonian has begun on what promises to - be a crusade against gambling apd the infamous practice of the Portland police in protecting crime in that city. The task is a big one, and the Oregonian will have its hands full if it continue the con test; but all will agree that no greater service can be done the peo ple of Portland than the breaking up of the gang of men who are growing rich and taucy at the expense of the taxpayers. ' Most sensible people came to the conclusion long ago that Pennoyer was about the biggest fake Oregon possessed, and by the time his administration in Portland is fitw ished, that city will be considerably the worse for wear. SCHICK. I have a etrav horse, a roan, 9 yearB old, .branded with a figure 2 on the right hip, at my place on three mile. The owner can have the same by paying the cost of this advertisement and proving property. Sith Morgan. . The Dalles. Thousands are Trying It. In order to prove the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective core for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre pared a generous trial size for 10 cents. Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to ELY BKOS., C6 Warren St., K. Y. City. I en -Tored from catarrh of the worst kind ever since a boy, aud I never hoped for care, bnt Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many acquaintances have used it with excellent results. Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave., Chicago, 111. Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged care for catarrh and contains no cocaine, mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, SO cents. At druggists or by mail. Q7ri5tTas Expenditures. You can make your Christinas money go farther and make more satiefactory purchases by selecting from a line such as ours. Not only'drugp, but the best line of desirable article?, the largest line of novelties appropriate for the occasion and the beat goods in general. UP-TO-DATE PHARMACISTS, 175 Second Street. THE DALLES. Opera House One Week and Saturday Mati nee, Commencing Monday, Dec. 6th. The Laughing Limit.' . Fan Fast and Farioas. THE GREAT MQEWEN, liag-Rcafler and HyuiioM Attrncta the learned, bewilders the scep tical, disarms the critical, charms the 8tudioii9, enchants the gay, gratifies the intellectual, satisfies everybody. All this and more too in pare fun. PRICES of admission 35 cents;, no ex tra charges for' reserved seats.;' back eeats 25c; children 15c. . s; B0U $l7ristmas Improuemeijts. " You want paper which makes your Christmas . enjoyment greater. . You want paper which makes yoar home pleasanter at all times. You need each Ehades and designs , as will give more beauty and .more comfort in your home. We show you styles that exceed any ever seen here at prices never attempted for such quality. . D, W. VAUSE, Third St: Regulator Line The DaEes. PortM ani -Astoria . . J - J .... Navigation Co.' strs. Regulator & Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE . . BETWEEN : Tbe Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port land daily, except Sunday. - GOOD SERVICE. LO DOWN THE VALLET "- OH TO V EASTERN OREGON ? Are "you going If so, save money and enjoy a beautiful trip on the Columbia. The west-bound train arrives at The Dalles in ample time for passengers to take the steamer, arriving in Portland in time for the outgoing Southern and Northern trams; East- bound passengers arriving in The Unties in tune to tage tne Jiast-Douua cram. For further information apply to J. N. HARNEY, Agent, , Oak Street Dock. Portland. Oregon, - Or W C. ALLAWAY, Gen. Agt., The Dalles. Oregon YAI1I1 PAPERI WAMi PAPER! Just Received 5000 Rolls of Wall Paper. The best patterns. The most beautiful colors.' New Invoice of Paints and Oils. Any color or brand supplied. ipes-Kwly : Drug Co. Harry Liebe, PRACTICAL All work promptly attended to, and warranted. . 174 VOGT BLOCK. iirv js'or People That That Are! bick or jti3l jjorrt; ONLY ONE rO A DOSE. Remove Pimples, curat Headache, Dyspeptic not Costtveness. 25 cts. a box at druggists or by mail bamples Free, address Or. Bosanko Co. Fhiia, fa. 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Ue .; ' 5omparisor; both as to high grade work and reasonable prices. ' of men which taken at its Jloha Furniture and Carpels nn ORTHERN PACIFIC RY. H Pullman Elegent ; " Tourist Sleeping Cars Dining Cars Sleeping Car "v --, . " " fSX. FAUX. . JI1NKEAPOLI DCLUTH v'- MKGO XO OKAND FOK CKOOKSTON : .. . wi.NNirBo HELENA sa BOTTE Through Tiekcts Chicago . ; T0 WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA KJEW TORE BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST and SOUTH For Information, time cards, mans and tickets. cal on or write to W. C ALLAWAY. Agent, ine jjaiies, uregoa A: D. CHARLTON, Asst. G. P. A., 255. Morrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon doors; v windows; shingles, fire brick, FIRE CLiATT, LIME, CEMENT, Window-Glass and Picture Moulding. ZE3C. 3r Xj ZED ZLST IbT. Dalles, Moro and Antelope - STAGE LINE. ' Through by daylight via Grass Valley, Kent 1 and Cross. Hollows. - , DOUGLAS ALLEN, Tne Dalles. Stages leave The Dalles from Umatilla House ab i a. ui.i aiHi 1 1 yt in aukiujjc a . i .tnj a. lu. every . Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Connections made at Antelope for Prtneville, Mitchell and B lints beyond. Close connections made at The alles with railways, trains and boats. Stages from Antelope reach The Dalles Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p. m. KATES OF FABK. Dalles to Deschutes .$1 00 do Moro.... -. IN do- Grass Valley...... 2 2S ".' do Kent e .'... 3 M ' do Cross Hollows. ........ 4 59 Antelope to Cross Hollows .' 1 59 do Kent 2 09 do Grass Valley ; 3 09 do ' Moro 3 50 T do. Desehuees .....v.. ....4 09 do Dalles. 500 J. S. BCHINK, President. H. M- Bbai. , - , Cashier , pipst Hatiorial Bank. THE DALLES - - - OREGON A (General iianking Business transacted - Deposits received, subject to Sight . Draft or Check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on day of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on New York, San Francisco aniort ' . Zand. , . ! D1RBOTOHS D. J5. Thompson. Jno. S. Schknck. Ed. M. VmuKS,' Gao. A. Libbb. ' H. M. Bbiai.1- JOSEPH SHflJlROJl HAS OPEITED A IN THE EAST END, in the Colum--bia Feed Yard, opposite Saltmarsbe's Stockyards, where he is ready to do RU Kinds of Harness Work. As we keep no servant" girls and don't sport a. borse and buggy, we can undersell anyone in the city. Being a practical harness-mater, we do our swn work. Carriage-trimming a spec-, ialty. For sample of our work, look at the 11 ma--' til la House 'Bus.