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FBIDAY
. DECEMBER 10, 1897
A TAX ON INHERITANCES.
Massachusetts is always among the
first states to attempt reform when
needed, and very often sets the ex
ample for other states to follow. The
special committee on taxation, ap
pointed under tbe ant passed by the
legislature of that state last year to
investigate and report what changes,
if an, should be made in the state
system of taxations, has just made
its report, and the conclusions make
interesting reading.
Briefly summarized thpy are as
follows: An inheritance tax should
be levied with respect to realty as
well as personalty at the rate of five
per cent., with an exemption for
estates not exceeding '$10,000, and
an abatement of $5,000 on estates
between 810,000 and $25,000; a tax
in proportion to house rentals, only
the excess over $400 of rental; being
taxable; abolition of ' the present
taxes on intangible personality, snch
as stocks, bonds, securities, loans on
mortgages, incomes, etc; the assump
tion by tbe state treasury of county
expenses, and , appropriation by the
state of the- revenue' from taxes on
corporate- excess now distributed
among the several cities and towns.
The committee concludes that "what
ever objections may be urged against
the changes proposed, it cannot be
said that these recommendations in
volve any element of unfairness."
"That some change must be made
in the piesent system of taxation,
every thinking man has come to be
lieve, and the plan suggested in
Massachusetts, if put in operation,
will be watched with interest by
other states. A tax on inheritances
would add to the revenues of the
state and inGict injustice on no one
The Dalles can never expect to be
a town of greater importance than it
is at present unles some 'steps are
taken looking to the establishment
of manufacturing industries here.
Our city has keptpace with the sur
rounding countty in growth, and has
about all the adjoining territory to
support it that it ever will have.
Unless incentive is given business
from new sources, we cannot expect
to grow as our geographical situation
would justify. If we do not ad
vance a retrograde movement may
be expected. It is impossible to re
main just the same. Any movement
towards locating industries here with
pay rolls would pay both directly
and indirectly many times the cost
of the original investment.
The unexpected rise in wheat yes
terday at Chicago is due undoubted
ly to speculative conditions. There
is nothing in the general reports
which justify any such advance.
But anything tending towards in
creased prices will be received joy
fully by the farmeis, without refer
ence to the causes.
We doubt it Mr. Corbett will ever
be seated in the senate as senator
from Oregon. But if, in the uncer
tainty of events, he should be, it can
never be said he is the choice of the
people of Oregon. If left to a pop
ular vote, Corbett ' would not have
been within telescopic view of an
election. -
President McKinley, by his devo
tion at the bedside of his dying
mother, shows that he has the heart
of a man, as well as the brain of a
statesman.
Spain expresses herself as pleased
with that portion of President Mc
Kinley's message which relates to
the revolution in Cuba. It is good
the country of Castile can find some
thing whereat to rejoice. Surely the
real situation in Cuba can afford
little grounds for congratulation
among the Spaniards.
Thousands are Trying It.
In order to prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, -we have pre
pared a generous trialsize for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or Bend 10 cents to
ELY BROS., 08 Yarren St., N. Y. City.
I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever, since a boy, and I never hoped fOr
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do
even that. Many acquaintances have used
it with exaelleut results. Oscar Ostium,
45 Warren Ave., Chicago, 111.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no. cocaine,
mercury nor any injurious drag. Price,
40 cents. At druggists or by mail.
Don't be persuaded into baying lini
ments without' reputatipn or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more,
and its merits have been proven by a
test ol many years. Such letters ap the
following-, from L. G. Bagley, Hueneme,
Cal., are constantly being , received :
"The best remedy for pain I have ever
used is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and I
say so after having need it in my family
for several years." It cores rlienmatsui
lame back, sprain 8 and swellings. For
sale by Blakeley 5c Houghton. ;
Q7ri5tnas
Expenditures.
You can make your Cbristno is money
go farther aDd make more satisfactory
purchases by selecting from a line euch
as on re. Not only drugs, but the best
line of desirable article?, the largest line
of novelties appropriate for tbe occasion
and the best goods in general.
UP-TO-DATE PHARMACISTS,
175 SecoLi Street. THE DALLES.
Opera House
One Week and Saturday Mati
nee, Commencing :
Monday, Dec. 6th.
The Laughing Limit.
Fun Fast and Furious.
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P.ltMiEWEN
HYPNOTIST
W GREAT
MQEWEN,
: MM-Reafler and Hypnotist;
Attracts the learned, bewilders the ecep
. tieal, disarms the critical, charms tbe
studious, enchants the gay, gratifies
the intellectual, satishes everybody
All this and more too in pare fan.
PRICES of admission 35 cents; no ex
tra charge for reserved seats; back
seats 25c; children 15c.
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tyristmas
Improuemerjts.
You want paper which makes yonr
Christmas enjoyment greater.. You
want paper which makes "yonr home
pleasanter at all times., You need sncb
shades and desigua as will give more
beauty and more comfort ia your home.
We show;r you.', styles: that- exceed any
ever seen here at prices never attempted
for euchuality.- r:i:
D. W. VATJSE, Third St.
Regulator Line,
Tie Dalles. Fortlani an4 Astoria
Navigation Co.'
strs. Regulator (6 Dalles City
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
BETWEEN
Tbe Dalles, Hood River, Csscade Locks and Fort
land daily, t Sunday.
DOWN THE YALLET
OB TO
EASTERN OREGON ?
Are you going
II so, save money and enjoy n beautiful trip on
the Columbia. Tbe west-bound train arrives at
The DaUes la ample time for passengers to take
the steamer, arriving in Portland in time .or the
outgoing Southern and Northern trains; East
bound passengers arriving in Tbe Dales in time
to take the East-bound train.
For further information apply to '
J. N. HARNEY, Agent, "
Oak Street Dock. "Portland. Oreon,
Or W C. ALLAWAY, Oen. Agt.,
The Dalles. Oregon
Yfllili PAPER!
WALL PflPERI
Just Received
5000
Rolls of Wall Paper. The
best patterns. The mopf
beautiful colors.
New. Invoice
of Paints and Oils. Any
color or brand supplied.
ipes-K'nersly Drug Co.
Harry Liebe,
PRACTICAL
All work promptly attended to,
and warranted.
174 VOGT BLOCK.
3U UOLJU
or People That Arc
mm
Sick or " Just Don'i
Peel WelL"
ONLY ONI FOR A DOSt.
Rams Pimples, curas Headache, Dyspepsia anal
Costiveness. 25 eta. a box at druggist or by mail
Samples free, addreaa Dr. Bocanko Co. Phil, fa.
ill! '
Sb
Wafciimaker Meweler
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vv'iii v.a
3 Tt Best '
S Smokl ng-Tobaeco Made
f Special peatur
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Wholesale:
CClines and Cigars.
THE CELEBRATED -
A2STHEUSER
HOP GOLD
Anheuser-Busch. Malt TTutrine, a. non-alcoholic
"beverage, unequaled as a tonic.
STUBLINQ & WILLIAMS.
1 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its' Jidda
leads on to Jortune"
The poet unauestfonablv had reference to the .
Closing Out Sale of
at CRANDALl.
Who are eel 1 In tz these ' goods
MICHELBACH BRICK.
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; To 03' :
this year in. valuable .
articles to smokers of
Bl&ckweSi's
Genuine
49
... - Tobacco .'
You will find one coupon in
side each 2 -ounce bag, and two
coupons inside each 4-ouncfe
bag. Buy a bag, read the coupon
and see noyr to. get your, snare.
I'll fW"
Aivqy
Of The Chronicle office is the
Job prii7tii7
We have better facilities for
doing- artistic work in this line
than any office in' Eastern Ore
gon, and this branch of our busi
ness is. in the. hands of expert
workmen. :
Ue '
irisor;
both as to high grade work and
reasonable prices. ,
glyroijiqle pub. ($o.
- BUSOH and
BEER and. In littles.
Furniture and
& BURGET'S.
out at greatlv-reduced rat
' - - UNION ST.
ORTHERN
PACIFIC RY.
Pullman
Sleeping Qars
Dining Cars
Sleeping Car
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BOSTON ADD ALL
FOISTS EAST and SOUTH
For Information, time cards, mapaand tlcketa,
cal on or write to
W. C ALLAWAY. Agent,
Tbe Dalles, Oregon
A. D. CHARLTON". Aset. G. P. A.,
255. Morrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon
DOORS,
WINDOWS,
SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME, CEMENT,
Window-Glass and
Picture Moulding.
b:. C3- Xj IE isr nsr.
jjauikN, Muru ana Mieiope
STAGE LINE. '
" i . ' - . ,
Through by daylight via Grass Valley, Kent
and Cross Hollows.
DOUGLAS ALLEN, The Dalles. -C.U.
WUITELAW, Antelope.
Stages leave The Dalles from Umatilla House
at 7 a. m., also from Antelope at 7:30 a. m. every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Connections
made at Antelope for Prineville, Mitchell end
points beyond. Close connections made at The
Dalles with railways, trains and boats.
Biases in) in Ameiupe reacn x lie uanes luea
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 :30 p. m.
. . kates or riu.
Dalles to Deschutes............. ....fl 00
do Moro 1 60
do Grass Valley :.. 2 2
' do Kent...-.;.:....... '....8 00
do Cross Hollows 4 M
Antelope to Cross Hollows 1 50
do Kent. - 2 00
do ' Grass Valley. . 3 09
' do Moro... 8 60.
do Dexchuees .4 00
f do Dalles ; 5 00
J. S. BCRINK,
- President.
H. M. BkaI. ,
Cashier
First National Batil
THE DALLES ' - OREGON
A Creneral Banking Bofiinesa traneacced
Derjoaita received, enbiect to Siirht '
Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
remitted on day of collection.
Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on
New York, San Francisco ani ."ort-r'-
4 - land. V ''
DIREOTOHS
D. P. Thompson. Jno. S. BcHknck,
Ed. M. Williams, Geo. A. Likbb.
!. . : ! H. M. Bkaix.;; : .
Joseph sHrjipji
, HAS OPpiTED A '
Jarpes Sl?op
IN THE EAST END, in the Colum
bia Feed Yard, opposite Saltmarsbe's
Btockyards, where he is ready to do
fill , $nds of harness Work.
A a n,a toon tin wnrsnt cr1rl .nil Ann t Knftrt
horse and buggy, we can undersell anyone in
tbe city. Being a practical harness-maker, we
do oar wn work. Carriage-trimming a spec
ialty. For sample of our work, look at the n ma
tills House 'Bus.