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The Dalles Daily Chronicle,
SUBSCRIPTION JTKICE.
One week) -. 15
One month 50
One year 6 00
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 15. 1898
OUR MANUFACTURES ABROAD.
For the Gist time in the history of
the country the United States is ex
porting more manufactures than it
imports. A table giving our imports
and exports of manufactures by
years from 1880 to 1898, inclusive,
shows this. Only a year ago the
showing against us was about $50,
000,000, almost a million a week.
Until 1894 we spent more than two
dollars for imported goods to one
dollar received for exports of manu
factures. The half-way point gained
in 1894 was lost in 1895. In 1896
the balance against us was a trifle
over $100,000,000. Cutting it dowti
in one year to $50,000,000 was high
ly encouraging, but 1898 showed a
still more rapid gain, for this fiscal
year foots up, imports, $226,212,635;
exports, $291,208,350, a favorable
balance, in round numbers of $65,
000,000, which is really a gain of
$1 15,000,000 in one 3-ear.
This showing could not have come
at a more opportune time, for, enter
ing as we dow are upon a new era in
the foreign trade of the country, it is
reassuring to see that the larger that
trade is the heavier will be the favor
able balance. So long as we bought
more goods than we sold the op
ponents of expansion could say with
a strong degree of plausibility that
to enlarge our foreign trade would be
to increase the foreign indebtedness
of our commerce. But now with
even manufactures making a favor
able showing on the balance sheet
those objectors are without any solid
ground to stand on.
It is safe to say that none of the
newly acquired possessions will ever
develop any considerable manufac
tures, except in the tobacco line.
They are two near the equator. Tropi
cal peoples have never been indus
trially inclined. Nature is the toiler
throughout the tropics, producing
such prodigious quantities of what
is necessary to the support of life
that very little labor need be done
by man. The exchange of natural
products for manufactured goods
may be set down as the constant and
chief factor in the relations of our
new possessions with this county.
, Q UIXO TISU MR. YES T.
''I do not deny," said Senator Vest
in a speech in the senate on Monday,
Mho p'iv.-pr of the federal govetnment
urquiie tciiiliOi'3', but 1 do denj'
ita power to acquire territory peopled
by millions without their consent and
no intention of conferring upon them
citizenship."
This quixotish view of the senator
from Missouri has no support in our
territorial historj. Since the original
3 3 colonies were leagued in the union
the United States has acquired a noble
expanse of territory. When has it
consulted the wishes of the inhabit
ants of this acquired territory?
Never. When Jefferson bought
Louisiana in 1803 no plebiscite was
provided for the strange race mixture
which inhabited that country. We
have acquired new lands by purchase,
by treaty, by discovery and by con
quest, and we have never paused to
ask the primitive inhabitants to hold
an election to determine whether the
country should be annexed or not.
In every instance the possibility of
the erection of sovereign states from
the territory thus acquired has been
a remote consideration- When Se
ward bought Alaska from the czar for
$7,200,000, the erection of a state in
that distant region was not given
serious thought. Remarkable changes
Lave taken place, and it is now among
the possibilities that 40 or 50 years
after the acquisition of Alaska a state
may be catved out of that vast ex
panse. It is also among the possibil
ities that 25 or 50 years hence such
changes may be wrought in the Philip
pines as will justify the admission of
the more progressive islands as a
state of the Union.
That is a matter for time's de
termination. For the present it is
enough that a page of our glorious
history lies in the Philippine islands,
that our flag is above them, and the
United States can give the people
there better government and more
liberal institutions than they have
had in three centuries of Spanish
rule, or than they could have bad
under three more centuries of the
dying authority of Castile. Spokes
man Review.
READ EVERY ARTICLE.
Here's What You Want for Christina
Presents.
Harry C. Liebe at 170, Second street
in the Vogt block, carries a full line of
ladies'jgentlemen'e.snd boys' watches in
solid gold, goid filled, silver and nickel ;
lorgnette, silk, vest and fob chains.
Chain bracelets, shirt studs, ecarf and
lie pins, brooches, li:ik and lever but
tons, collar buttons, lockets and emblem
charms, 1847 Rogers Bros', knives, fork
and spoons; chocolate, tea and coffee,
child's, and smoking sets ; cracker jars,
berry, bon bon and batter dishes, bread
and pin trpys; napkin rings, berry
spoons, sugar shells, butter, bread, cake
and pie knives; manicure and toilet sets
Rings of all sizes and descriptions, nail
files, book marks, papiknivep, Salve
jars, and numerous other Slerling silver
novelties ; wood, bronze and iron clocks,
eouvenir spoons. Spectacles fitted to
suit. 13-tf
How to Look Good.
Good looks are reaily more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive, you have a bilious look ;
if your kidneys be effected, you have a
pinched look. Secure good health and
you will surely have good looks. "Elec
tric Bitters" is a good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach
liver and kidneys. Parities the blood,
cares pimples, blotches and boils, and
gives a good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at Blakeley & Hough
ton's drug store. 50 cents per bottle. 0
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Use Clarke & Falks Rosofoam for the
teetb. tf
Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotine for
sunburn and wind chafing. tf
Use Clarke & Falk's Quinine Hair
Tonic for dandruff and falling hair. tf
You need have no boils if you will
take Clarke & Falk'a eure cure for boils,
Ask your grocer for Clarke & Falk's
pure concentrated flavoring extracts, tf
Furnished rooms to rent. Steam heat
and electric lights. Apply to Max Vogt
& Co. Chapman block.
wfc44 50 YEARS' '
JfsL- ''V EXPERIENCE
Trade Marks
Designs
Copyrights &c.
Anvone sending a sketch and description may
qnlckly ascertain our opinion free whether an
invention is probably patentable. Communica
tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents
sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents.
Patents taken through Mann & Co. receive
special notice without charge. In the
Scientific American,
A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir
culation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a
year ; four months, $L, Sold by all newsdealers.
MM & Co.36,Broad"a New York
Branch Office. 625 F Bt, Washington, D. C
Skates
Skates
Skates
New line just rsseived at
proefltoq
..THE HfiiJDWflRE DEALERS..
167 Second St. THE DALLES, (JR.
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It is a chance that has not occurred for many years to buy Men's
and Boy's wear, the quality for the money which is being offered by us.
Hememher
this wil I last but a
short time longer
Post yourself on, prices elsewhere and then call on us. We will sell you clothing which has been manu
factured for city trade for less than you can buy cheap clothing.
ALL-WOOL BOY'S SUITS, SIZES FROM 4 TO 12,
ALL-WOOL YOUNG- MEN'S SUITS, SIZES 12 TO 19,
ALL-WOOL MEN'S SUITS, ALL SIZES, -BLACK
AND BLUE OVERCOATS, SILK LINED,
EXTRA HEAVY AND EXTRA LONG MEN'S ULSTERS,
BLACK ALL WORSTED SUITS, all CUTS AND STYLES,
AT $1.25.
AT 4.00.
AT 5.50.
AT 6.50.
AT 6.00.
AT 7.50.
In underwear and overshirts all we ask of you is to examine them and our prices and you will be con
vinced that you have never been offered anything of the kind for the money.
All-wool Blankets, extra sizes, at $3.50.
HATS. All we ask of you is to examine our styles and and prices.
No. 166 Second Street,
W. A. Johnston's Old Stand,
Protection for m CHesT
A good
drug sign..
""JOSHED-
and Iangs Is of the utmost importance. Immu
nity from sudden chills will prevent many ser
ious illnessess. Chest Protectors, Chamois Vest,
etc., should be worn during the winter by those
with weak chests. We have a large assortment
o these gcxxt and have no doubt they will sat
isfy both as to the quality and price.
M. Z. DONNELL
...DRUGGIST...
Just "What
You taatit.
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fasco Warehouse Company
You well know that a (rood drug sign
is the patronage which is bestowed on
the store. It ia the parity of the goods
handled and the manner of doing busi
ness that makes and keeps Ibis business.
We are pleased with the result of our ef
forts to eupply the best drugs at the
best price. We are particular about the
compounding of them.
Headquarters for Seed Grain of all kinds.
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot f 11 kinds.
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, an kinds.
Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, 0?"
Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle-
OH TlOUT This Floor is manufactured expressly for family
Avy use : every Rack is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
We sell our goods lower than any bouse in the trade, and if yon don't think so
call and get our prices and be convinced.
Highest Prices Paid for Wheat. Barley and Oats.
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 Grocer es.
GEORGE RUCH, Pioneer Grocer.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 SeciM Street, THE DALLES.
C. J. STUBLiIfiG
Wholesale and Retail
oil 1 iH
New ideas in Wall Paper here. Sucb
wide variety es we are showing never .be
fore graced a single stock. Real imita
tion creton effects at ordinary prices.
Good papers at cheap paper prices.
Eleeant designs, tasteful colorinzs. vours
for a small price, at our store on Third
street. Also a fall line of bouse paints.
D. W. VAUSE, Third St.
$6.50 PER TON
DELIVERED.
For car load lots call on
E. KURTZ, Agent,
Tel. 38. The Dalles, Or,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agency for the Greatest American Liquor
Yellowstone Sour fiasli Whiskey.
WHI SKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 pr gallon. (4 to 15 years old.)
TWTWIBTrTI findV A fl from 7On tn 41900 nw onllnn Ml tn
IMPORTED 00GNA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.)
ALI I0BiiI.A BBABD1IB from $3.25 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.'
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEER on draught, and Yal Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles
Imported Ale and 1'orter.
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED' and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.