The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
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LIBRARY
DALLES.
FOR THE
It is gratifying to note that a very
creditable nucleus for a public libra
ry has been formed through the
energy and persistence of some of
The Dalies ladies. The list of books
published in yesterday and today's
CmtONici.E, is an unusually good one
and contains many works not owned
in the private libraries of the town
The need of an institution of this
sort has long been felt in The Dalles,
Several years ago an attempt was
made to form a public library, but
the happening of the big fire of 1891
put an end to all efforts. The Wo
man's Christian Temperance Union
at one time maintained a reading
room and small collection of books;
but there has never been any effort
to conduct a public library which
should contain the standard works,
and procure the latest books of in
terest.
While the attempt of the Dalles
ladies to provide for the need of a
library is a modest one, yet The
Chkonicle believes, if the present
interest continue, it will grow and
expand till the hopes of its promoters
will be realized. As many as possi
ble should be persuaded to join, un
til from the dues encugh books arc
purchased to justify larger quarters.
Then the city, or some generous
friend, ma' donate rooms, and the
library be a realty in deed as well as
name.
The Commercial Club grew from
a small beginning, till now it is ad
mired a'l over the state ; and who
says it is impossible for The Dalles
Library to follow the example ? At
any rate, let us all join in, the at
tempt. POLITICS A BAD BUSINESS.
Henry BlacUman, D. M. Dunne's
predecessor in the office of internal
revenue sollector, has had an experi
ence in politics that will serve as an
object lesson and a warning to young
men who contemplate engaging in
politics as a profession. At the time
the craze for office took possession of
Mr. Blnckman he was a successful
and Well-to-do merchant of Hcppncr.
He began his oiiicial career as mem
ber of the city council ot Ileppner,
was afterward made maycr of that
city and subsequently ran for joint
senator of Morrow and Grant coun
ties on the Democratic ticket. He
was elected, defeating McIIaley, the
Republican candidate. Early in the
spring of 1894 Mr. Blackman re
ceived appointment to the office of
collector of internal revenue and ho
held this office four 3 ears.
Much credit is certainly due Mr.
Blackman for his shrewdness and
ability as a politician, and his efforts
in that line have certainly been suc
cessful. He has captured every
office he started after: but has the
game been worth the powder? Wo
think not. It cost him his business
and a fortune of probably 620,000.
His experience is worth something,
but wouldn't sell for ten per cent of
what it cost. Mr. Blackmail's ad
vice to young men is to stick to
business and let politics alone. As a
profession it is unprofitable, demoral
izing, precarious and unsatisfactory.
Pendleton Tribune.
The crop prospects in California
are markedably different from what
the future promises for Oregon. In
our sister state there lias been no
rain in the 6n Joaquin valley, where
three-fourths of all the state yield ot
wheat is raised. The farmers arc ex
ceedingly downcast and predict that
not one-half of the nvcragc crop will
be harvested in 1898. In Oregon
everything promises well; plcnteon
rain has moistened the earth, while
the open winter of December am
January has enabled a large acreage
to be plowed. While, of course, 1
is yet too soon to do anything more
than hope, yet the farmers of Oregon
can work with renewed courage, feel
ing that the prospects arc good for
hrgc yield and a price which will a
low almost every farmer to lift the
mortgage, if he has one, on his home
Spain is going to send one of he
warships on a friendly visit to the
United States. The Spaniards had
betier keep their toys of war in a
safe place, as the indications promise
that a few of them mav run afoul of
Uncle Sam's flotilla. A war with
Spain is not among the things im
ptobablc, and should it occur, the
betting on the outcome will be al
one way.
A Clever Trick.
It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure bituself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to the Liver and Kidneys, is n
blood purifier and nerve tonic. It cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells
sleeplessness anu nieianctioiv. it is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vizor
Trv Electric Hitters and be convinced
that thev are a miracle worker. Everv
Imttie guaranteed. Only 50c a bottle at
LJI.iKeley x Houghton's drug store. 13
FREE.
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FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
BETWEEN
The Dalles, Hood lUver, Cascade 1-oclts and Port'
land dally, ficonf Sunday.
( DOWN THE VALLEY
Are you going , " TO
(EASTERN OREGON?
II so, sAvo money and enjoy n beautiful trip on
the Columbia. The vrtt-bound train arrives at
The Dalles In ample time for passenpers to take
the steamer, arrtvlnR In Portland In time for the
outgoing Southern and Northern trains: Kast
bound passengers arriving In The Dalcs In time
to take the East-bound train.
For further Information apply to
J. N. HARNEY, Agent,
Oak Street Dock. Portland, Oregon,
Or W C. ALLAWAY. (icn. Agt.,
The Dalles. Oregon
JSieui Year
Experiences.
It)' SAl
Let the memory of the old year be the
experience that shall guide yon through
the new. You remember where you
have pains and pleasures. Good health
brought the pleasure, bad health
brought the pain. If vou want good
health you will get it through good
medicine. We use Lotiiinir but the beat
and finest drugs in Compounding'.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 Second Street, THE ALLES,
J-Ioliday
Improuemepts.
You want paper which makes your
holiday enjoyment greater. You
want paper which makes your home
pleaeanter'atjall tunes. 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. VAUSE, Third St.
Harry Liebe,
PRACTICAL
Watchmaker Jeweler
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All work promptly attended to,
and warranted.
174 VOGT BLOCK.
The highest
tobaccos
good as
Every
knows there
as
Mackwell's
BULL DURHAM
Smoking Tobacco
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each two tumcc
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Cttines and Cigaps.
THE CELEBRATED.
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Anheuser-Busch Malt Nutrine, a non-alcoholic
beverage, unequaled as a tonic.
STUBLING & WILLIAMS.
Closing
FURNITUREjfCARPETS
PRIIVrZ t HITSCHKE
Aregoing to close out their business, and they are offering their large stock at
COST PRICES. Now is the time to buy good Furniture uheap.
All persons knowing themseives indebted to said firm are requested to call and
settle their account.
Jfye postoffiee pharmacy,
CLARKE & FALK, Proprietors.
Pure Drags and JVtedieines.
Toilet Articles
pirst Ijr of Imported
Telephone, 333.
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, Pioneer Grocer.
7UL Z. DONNELL,
PfSESClPTIOfi DRUGGIST
TOILET ARTICLES AND PERFUMERY.
Opp. A. M. Williams it Co.,
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A. I). CHARLTON. Asst. G. I. A.,
iVi. Morrlum Cor. Third. I'ortliimt Oregon
Drugs
Paints
Oils
Wall Paper
Window Glass
Snipes-Kinersly Drag Co.
129 Second Street,
THE DALLES, OREGON
DOORS,
WINDOWS,
SHINGLES,
FIRE BRICK,
FIRE CLAY,
LIME, CEMENT,
Window-Glass and
Picture Moulding.
tel. a-LEisrisr.
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Outlier
rrt-MUent.
Fifst National Bank.
THE DALLES - - OREOON
A (.tanurul Hanking liuainuHH transacted
DojioaitH received, uubjoet to Bight
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tlio 20th of November, a atraW-bay roa"
mure, lirniuli.il V IVnniinuniiulinn tint left
shoulder, ubuut 6 years old. Owner can
hhvu same uy payliig charges.
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