The Dilks Dtfly Cterick.
JV only Republican Daily Neictpapei on
W'aico County.
EASTERN OFFICE 230 to S34 Temple
Court, X. Y. City. E. KATZ, Agent.
FRIDAY
JANUARY 21, 189S
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
California celebrated Tuesday the
fiftieth wnniversary of James TV.
Marshall's discovery of gold in Sut
ler's millrace Coloma. Marshall
went to California in 184-1, served
throughout the Bear Flag war, which
established the independence of Cal
iforuia, and entered the service of
General John A. Sutter. On Janu
ary 18, 184S, while superintending
the construction of a millrace, he
found a nugget of gold. He col
lected several ounces ot the precious
metal and took it to Sutter's fort.
The news spread like a prairie fire
and brought a rush of gold seekers
to Coloma, who seized Marshall's
stock and property and divided his
land in town lots. It was nn un
happy day for him when he detected
the gleam of the yellow ore, as it
started conditions which reduced
him to poverty.
The claim that Marshall was the
first discoverer of gold in California
lias been disputed, says the Spokesman-Review,
with much historic
force and evidence. In his fourth
annual message to cougress, Decem
ber 5, 1848, President Polk treated
at length the rush to the California
-gold fields. "It was known that
mines of the precious metals existed
to a considerable extent in Califor
nia at the time of its acquisition,"
says that message. Marshall's dis
covery was made nearly two years
after the occupation of California by
the military and naval forces of the
United States. "Recent discoveries,"
continues the message, "render it
probable that these mines are more
extensive and valuable than was an
ticipated. The accounts of the
abundance of gold in that territory
are of such an extraordinary charac
ter as would scarcely command be
lief were they not corroborated by
the authentic reports of officers in
the public service who have visited
the mineral district Reluctant to
credit the reports in geueral circula
tion as to the quantity of gold, the
officer commanding our forces in
California visited the mineral dis
trict in Jnly last for the purpose of
obtaining accurate information on
the subject.
"The effects produced b- the dis
covery of these rich mineral depos
its, end the success which has attend
ed the labors of those who have
resorted to them, have produced a
supriiing change in the state ot
affairs in California. Labor com
mands an exorbitant price, and all
other pursuits but that of searching
for the precious metal have been
abandoned. Neatly the whole of the
male population of the country have
gone to the gold districts. Ships
arriving on the coast are deserted by
their crews and their voyages sus
pended for want of sailors. Our
commanding oflicer there entertains
apprehensions that soldiers cannot be
kepi in the public service without a
large increase of pay."
Here is a definite official state
ment, made in a presidential message
to congress, where statements of fact
are always weighed with the greatest
care, that the existence of gold in
California was known prior to Mar
shall's discovery. Nevertheless it
was Marshall's discovery which sent
the thrilling news around the world.
Speaking exactly, he was not the
original discoverer of gold, but prac
tically his was the discovery, and his
memory is entitled to the credit.
The Commercial Club uctcd wise
ly last evening in deciding to invite
the sheep growers to hold a conven
tion in The Dalles. Such a meeting
will call attention to the importance
of this city as a wool shipping point,
and moy indirectly lend to the cs-
tablishment here of some industry
connected with the manufacture of
woolen fabrics. The committee
which the president of the club is to
appoint, will use its best endeavors
to make the arrnugcincnts insure the
success of the convention, and as
citizens we should nil lend a helping
hand to the snmc end. In this con
nection it may be sai.l that the time
has come when The Dalles must take
a step forward or backward ; to re
main still is impossible. The best
move in this direction is the estab
lishment of a woolen and scouring
mill. In the coming convention
this proposition should be stated and
its merits earnestly advocated.
Don's This!
We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cukney ifc Co. Props., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, O., Walding, Kinnan iSr Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Pricet
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free. 1-5-9
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outgoing Southern and Northern train; KaM
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to take the East-bound train.
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Or W C. ALLAWAY, lien. Agt..
The Dalles, Oregon
fieixx Year
Experiences.
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Let the memory of the old year be the
experience that shall guide yon through
the new. You remember where yon
have pains and pleasures. Good health
brought the pleasure, bad health
brought the pain. If yon want good
health you will get it through good
medicine. We use LOthing but the best
and finest drugs in Compounding.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 Second Street. THE DALLES,
Jfoliday
Improuemepts.
You want paper which makes your
holiday enjoyment greater. You
want paper which makes your home
pleaeanter at all times. You need auch
aliudes aud 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 auch quality.
D. W. VAUSE, Third St.
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PRACTICAL
Watchmaker? Jeweler
All work promptly attended to,
aud warranted.
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Closing
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PRINZ NITSCHKE
Are"'go'mg to cloe nut their business, nnd they are ofierinc tliir large stock at
COST PRICES. Now is the time to buy good Furniture cheap.
All persons knowine themseives indebted to said firm are requested to call nnd
settle their account.
Jtye postoffiee pi?arma;y,
CLARKE & FALK, Proprietors.
Pure Dtugs and Medicines.
Toilet Articles and .Perfumery,
first t)i of Imported apd Domestic ?iars.
Telephone, 333. New Vogt Block.
PIONEER BAKERY.
I have re-opened this well-known Bakery,
and am now prepared to supply every
body with Bread, Pies and Cakes. Also
all kinds of Staple and Fancy Groceries.
GEORGE RUCH, Pioar
TV. Z. DONNELL,
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THE DALLES, OREGON
DOORS,
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SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME, CEMENT,
Window-Glass and
Picture Moulding.
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First National Bank.
THE DALLES - - - OREGON
A General Banking Bueineae transacted
Depoette received, nubjeet to Bight
Draft or Check.
Collections made and proceeds promptly
remitted on dar of collection.
Bight and Telegraphic Exchange sold oa
New York, Ban Francisco and wort
laud. DIHKOTOKa
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Strayed.
Strayed from Dufur, Or., about the
last ot July, two hay horses, of ubout
1000 pounds weight, both gelding; on
a light bay, branded S on right hip; U
other a dark bay, branded HF (connect
ed) on left shoulder. Information lead
ing to the recovery of either, or both, 0
theo horses will be rewarded by the
owner. Rev. John Evanh.
declMm-li Columbus, Wash.
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