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r MONDAY
DECEMBER 20, 1897
IS THE CIVIL SERVICE, SYSTEM
IN BANGER
We would not willingly underrate
the strength of the movement in op
.position to the civil service law,
Evidently a determined attempt is to
be made in both houses of congress
either to modify "or to repeal it. An
organization was formed some time
ago in "Washington for the purpose
ot destroying th&system. We know
that there are men of both parties in
the senate and in the house who are
outspoken in their denunciation of
the law, and would do anything they
could to break it down. But, after
all, there is no occasion for great
alarm, for ever since the law was
placed on the statute books it has
bad its opponents in boifx branches
of congress. Attempts have been
made to repeal it and to starve it out
by refusing to make the necessary
appropriations for the work of the
civil service commission. We have
teen these attempts come to naught,
and in the- face of them we have
6een the classified system expanded
until it includes nearly all branches
of the public service. Both parties
bave commended it in their national
platforms, and declared that it ought
to be maintained. Last year, when
the Democratic party departed so
widely from its traditions, it went on
record against it, while the Republi
van convention as or. j,ouis com
mended it in stronger terms than
usual. All the presidents foi the
last four quadrenniums have been
true mends to the system ; and the
members of the cabinets, with very
few exceptions,- have given warm
tributes to its effectiveness.
What has happened to change pub
lic opinion? Admitting that the
Democratic party is not at present
friendly, is it to be inferred from the
remarks of Congressman Grosvenor
and others that there has been a rev
olution of sentiment in the Republi
can party since the convention at St.
"Xouis last year ? We do not believe
it. The whole trouble lies here :
Since then the Republican party has
come into power, and Republican
congressmen find they "have little
patronage to dispense. There are
many thousands who want offices and
cannot get them. Our national leg
islators wish to pay off their political
debts in the cheapest way they can.
For this reason they want "more pub
lic pationage at their disposal. They
find many Democrats in office, and
they would like the opportunity of
turning them ont so there will be va
cancies to be filled by Republicans.
This is why we hear so much clamor
in Washington about the inquities of
the civil service system. ' ;
- It is significant that the attacks
upon the system do not come from
cabinet officers who are at the head
- J A. A. 1
vi uepnmenis, ana nave many
thousand clerks under them ; not
from those who administer and who
know the results, but from congress
men and politicians who have no
such responsibility. Those who hold
positions, of great trust, with thous
ands of clerks under them, are en
tirely satisfied with its workings;
they believe it is far more effective
and economical than the spoils" sys
tem, and they know that it saves a
great deaFof the time and worry for
merly given to applicants and of
app.'icatrbns. Secretary Long, of
the navy department, declares that it
is infinitely better than the old sj s
tem, not only for the 'appointing
power, but for the congressmen them
se'ves that the latter used to dis
pense the offices freely, and where
they pleased one, they made enemies
of ten. He thinks congress ought to
let the law alone, and we trust that
congress will let it alone. '
puc source of security lies in the
fact o ' President McKinley s devo
tion to the system. It is well known
that any bill which proposes : to lead
a retreat will be vetoed by him. He
will not allow the law to be crippled,
He has indicated that he is in favor
of certain modifications, which the
friends of the system are not induced
to oppose. If congress goes further
than this, and we do not believe it
will, we' may; count on the interposi
tion of the presidential vote.
?l7ristmas
IrprpueneQtp;
Thousands are Trying It.
In order to prove the great merit of
ray s uream xsaim, tne most eaective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre
pared a generous trial size tor lu cents.
Uet it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BKOS., 06 Warren St, N. Y. City.
I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since a boy, and I never hoped for
cure, duc jmj's uream nalnx seems to do
even that. Many acquaintances have used
it with excellent results. Oscar Ostrum,
45 Warren Ave., Chicago, I1L
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure xor catorrn - ana contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
v cents. At druggists or oy mail.
Baeklan'i Arinca salT.
The best salve in the' world for cuts!
bruises, sores, ulcere, salt rheum, fevei
sores, tetter, chapped handB, chilblain,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and poei'
tively cui es piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Blakeley and
unngnton. druggists.
Opera House
ONE NIGHT ONLY,
Friday, Dec. 24th.
HARRY MARTELL'S
I , -
South
ifore the
far lo.
The press nrononnces "Tbe South Be
fore the War" to be the greatest nrn-
duction of tbe present centurv. '
The Cake Walk not started to eo as
they please, but to please as they go.
Admission, 75c; children. 25c. Re
served seats now on sale at Snipes-Kjn-erslv's
Drugstore, .
Q?ri5tT)as
Expenditures.
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. You can make yonr Christmas money
go farther and make more satisfactory
purchases by selecting from a line Bach
as ours. Not only drugs, but the best
line of desirable articles, the largest line
of novelties appropriate for the occasion
and the best goods in general. '
. UP-TO-DATE PHARMACISTS, ;
175 Second SifeeL THE DALLES.
You want paper which makes your
Christmas enjoyment greater. You
want paper which makes yonr 'home
pleasanter at all times. You need such
shades 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 neyer attempted
for such quality. '
D. W. VATTSE, TMrd St.
Regulator Line
Tie Date Portland ail Astoria
Navigation Co.'
s y
s;rs. Regulator & Dalles City
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
' "" BETWEEN
The Dalles, Hood Elver, Cascade Locks and Por
Are yoa going
DOWN THE VALLEY
on to
EASTERN OREGON 1
If so. save monev and enWa ftonnHfni nn
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 nd Northern trHins; East-
Douna passengers arriving in Tbe L'ales In time
W fclie X.031-0UUUU till 1 II .
- For further information apply to
J. N. HARNEY, Agent,
wait eireei juocx. r-ortiann. Oregon, -
Or W C. ALLA WAY, Gen. Agt, -The
Dalles, Oregon
WflUt PAPER!
Wflltli PflPEHI
Just Received
Rolls of Wall Paper. The
best patterns. The most
beautiful' colors. v
NewIInvoice
of Paints and Oils. Any
color or brand supplied. ;
Snipes-Kinersly Drag Co.
Harry Liebe,
PRACTICAL
Watchmakerl Jeweler
AU work promptly attended to,
and warranted. .
174 VOGT BLOCK.
or People That Are f B H A
Siek or "Juat Donti Ji li r.:
eel WeHJ':..:- .:. , UliBStJ
ONLY ONI TOR A BOM. ;
Remi Pimple, cure Headache, Dyspepsia tut
SostiMMM. 5 cts. a box at druggits or by nI'
6mpla free, addnM Br. Bopanko Ca. Pbita, fa.
L
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BEST 7itti a big 13. Black well's Gennine Bull
Unrbam Is In a doss by itself. .You,. -Till finJl pne,
coupon inside eacd two ounce bag, and two cou- ,
pons inside each four oi'oce bag: of ..!.'..
BlackveSI's
Vl!V4liSUW Mama k. ... . J
Smoking Tobacco '
Bny a bag of th is celebrated tobacco and read the coupon
wiuoa gives a iiutor valuable presents and nowto get taem.
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f Special peatur
V
Of The Chronicle office is the
job priijtir?
We have better facilities for
doings 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. ' " :
'r- - - -' . -
5omparisoi
bpth as to high grade work and
reasonable prices. . ; r
WhoJesale.
tXXines and Giq&ps .
THE C E LEB RATE D .
ANHEITSES-BUSGH g,nd
HDP finT.T'i "RIPFT! T? on draught
- 111 ana in
bottles.
Anheuser-Busch. Malt Nn trine, a non-alcoholic
beverage, unequaled as a tonic.;- : . - (
stubLing & williams:
'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its Jlooa
AM
r leads on to fortune" .
The poet unauestlonablv had reference to the
ing Ont Sale of Farnitare and
at CRANDALL & BURGET'S,
Who are'eelllng those eoods out at eireatlv-reduced rat. -MICIIErBACH
BRICK. , UNIOA BT
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pacific RY.
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Pullman
Elegent
Tourist .
TO
Sleejjing Cars
Dining Cars
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Through Tickets
CHICAGO ' 10
WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA
JTBW YORK
BOSTON ASD ALt
POINTS EAST and SOUTH
For lnformaUon, time cards, maps and tickets,
cal on or write to
W. C. AIXAWAY. Agent, '
The Dallus, Oregon
A. D. CHARLTON. Asst. G. P. A.,
So6. Morrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon
POORS,
windows,;
SHINGXiES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME, CEMENT,
Window-Glass and
Picture Moulding'.
Cjt zhj zed icst 1st.
Dalles, Mora and Antelope
. STAGE LINE.
Through by daylight via Grass Valley, Ken t
and Cross Hollows.
DOUGLAS ALIEN, The Dalles. -Antelope.
'
v . . .
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 and
points beyond. Close connections made at The
Dalles with railways, trains and boats.
; Stages from Antelope reach The 'Dalles Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:80 p. m.
SATES Of VIM.
Dalles to Deschutes. .. , .
do Moro.'
dd ' Grass Valley.
do Kent. ..,
do " Cross Hollows.
Antelope to Cross Hollows ............
do Kent. .
" do ' Grass Valley. ..
'." do Moro. ..r. .-.. ............... ..
do ' Detichuees. '.
do Dalles
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J. 8. SCHKDE,
rresiaeni.
H. IS. Bka. ,
Cashier
ftet llatioDal Bank.
THE DALLES OREGON
A Ireneral Banking Bueinesa transacted '
ieposiw received, Btxbject to Bigbt
v Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeda promptly
remitted on day of collection. .
Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on :
ixew lorJt, Ban irranciaco ani ort-.
:"2ahd. ' T
DIRKOTOHS
D. P. Thompson. Jko. S. Schknck,
Ed. M. Williams, - Geo. A. Libbb.
hi. M. skaix. ,
HAS C-PEI1ED A
IN THE EAST END, In the Coium- .
, bia Feed Yard, opposite Saltmarshe's
. Btockyards, where he is ready to do :
Ull : Kinds- of parness Work.
As -we ' keep no servant girls arid don't' sport a
horse and boggy, we can' undersell anyone in
the city. . Being a practical harness-maker, we
do our -Awn work. Carriage-trimmings, spec
ialty. For sum pie of our work, look at the Tima
tilla House 'Bus.