THE EXCELLENCE OF SYBUP OF FIGS ' Is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, bnt also o the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co, only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California. Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will Assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other pot ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fia Sykup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is iar in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys,, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. Cat. IXmiflVILLE. Ivy. NEW YORK. If. Y. PERSONAL MENTION. 6. A. Hall is up from the Cascade Locks today. Mrs. Kute Sniitb, formerly of this city, is visiting friends here. Mr. M. Draper, one of Wasco's lead - inn men, is a visitor to our cUy today. Mr. Fred Whitney returned last night from a few days' business trip to Port land. A. D. Spencer, of the John V. Fare well Co. of Chicago, is in the city todav representing his firm. Fred Burcbtorf, who has spent some time in the hospital in Portland, is ex pected borne this evening. Messrs. Wheat and Peetz, of Moro, wilt retnrn to their home this evening. Although disappointed in the result of their visit as regards the meeting which they came to attend, they are much pleased by the treatment given them by the members of the club. Oar Land OOloe Business. The report of the land office in this city for the month of December is very flattering, an unusual amount of busi ness bein done, as is shown by the fol lowing account : Receipts from all sources during the . month, $33,605.09. ..Seventy-four homestead entries, cov-rf-eHn- 11,279 07 acres. -Thirty hnaj homesLeads. ' Six final timber cultures. Five original desert land entries. One hundred and sixty cash entries, 25,558.81 acres. TTLmony and other feeB collected, '6SM. Twenty-four contested cases served during the month. - Unearned fees received in cases eua pended, $5,285.11. ' - Daring the month $36,074.31 has been forwarded from this office. The Chronicle can safely assert that, taken all in all, this report is not equaled by any land office in the state. "On the Suwanee River," which comes to the Vogt opera bouse on next Monday (January 16th), tells a Btory dif ferent from the usual ran of melodrama. The blind girl, Dora; the witless Frank, and Caleb Croc, the miser, are three characters rarely introioced in a play. Willard Newell is the villain of the vil lainous, grasping, sneaking miser of the very life. It is pronounced a fine char acter study, repulsive but true in every word and movement. Stella Mayhew as Aunt Lindy, is a living picture in walk, talk and gesture of the old black mam my, familiar in tbe South, while the other members of the company are -equally adept in their parts. The scenic equipments are taken from the pictur esque shores of the old Suwanee, and the various scenes, of which there is an -entire carload, are assured to be true to - the very life of tbe country around this famouB stream. Attention, W. It. C. - All members of J. W Nesmith W. R C are requested to -be at Fraternity hall tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o'clock p m. sharp to practice for installation cer monies. By command of installing of ficsr. ' " Coazmnz injures and inflames eore lurigB j ,, v.; , , , Che cold, allays coughing and heals quickly. The beat cure for children, perfectly, harmless.'. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Company. Grip in Oakland. Oakland, Cat. Jan. 11. An epidemic of grip is prevalent in this city. Health Officer Dunn says he thinks there are at least 4000 cases, and if the weather con ditions do not aid the health depart ment in checking the disease a repeti- tion of the epidemic of eight years ago may be expected. . So far it is only man ifest in a mild form, but' there have been several death and there may be more. It is probable that all buildings will be fumigated and instructions is sued to heads of families warning them of the existing conditions. La Urlppe Sucoes folly Treated. "I have just recovered from the eec ond attack of La Grippe this year," says Mr. Jas. A. Jones, publisher of the Leader, Mexia, Texas. "In the latter case I used Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy, and I think with considerable suc cess, only being in bed a little over two days against ten days for the former at tack. The second attack I am satisfied would have been equally as bad as the first bnt for the use of this remedy as 1 had to go to bed in about six boars after being 'struck' with it, while in the first case 1 was able to attend to business about two days before getting 'down.' " For sale by Blakeley & Houghton. Run Down by a Fast Train. Pittsburg, Jan. 11. Four persons were run down and inslantally killed by express train No. 13, near Laramer eta- j tion, on the Pensylvania railway, 25 miles east of Pittsburg. The list of dead follows : Mary Miller, Thomas Miller, Albert Wilson, Walter Brown. The train dashed into the group of unfortunates at full Epeed, and the bodies were terribly mangled. After being gathered up, the remains were taken in charge by friends. Spain's Greatest Need. Mr. E. P. Olivia, ot Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Week nerves bad caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America's greatest blood and nerve remedy, all pain soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, puri fies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 5oc. " Sold by Blakeley & Houhton, druggists. 1 Proposed Exposition for 1901. Washington, Jan. 10. A delegation of ten citizens from Buffalo called at tbe White House today to aesure the presi dent that enough money had been raised to insure the success of the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo in 1901. Oongress at the last session passed a resolution providing that countries other than the .United States should be in vited to participate when a proper ex position fund had been raised. How to Prevent Pneumonia. You are perhaps aware that pneu monia always reeults from a cold or from an attack of - La Grippe. During the epidemic of La Grippe a few years ago when so many caeea resulted in pneu monia, it was observed that the attack was never followed by that disease when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used It counteracts any tendency of a cold or La Grippe to result in that dangerous disease. It is the best remedy in tbe world for bad colds and La Grippe, Every bottle warranted. For sale by Blakeley & Houghton, druggists.' Sick Troops Coming. San Fbancisco, Jan. 11. The division field hospital at the Presidio, which re cently discharged most of its patients, will at once be filled to its utmost ca pacity when the transports Ohio and Senator get into port from Manila in about a week with the sick of the Thir teenth Minnesota regiment and detach ments from other commands number ing in all about 300 patients. The Sen ator will also bring the Astor battery. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn ecald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. . Cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, corns felons and all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box Cure guaranteed. Sold by .Blakeley Houghton, druggists. & That Throbbing Headache Would quicklv leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousand of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take rn .1 ox n I i -4 if not cured. Sold by Blakeley Houghton, druggists. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Tbe lotnous little Dills. omii to tfye fropt Slowly, but surely, J. H. Cross with a magnificent stock of staple and fancy groceries. His consttm't and enormous daily sales gives evi dence ot satisfaction to the people. In cery trade, he carries in stock does a marvelous Hay, Oat Hay Wheat Hay, Barley Hay, Baled Straw; Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Corn, Buckwheat, Roll Bar ley, Middling, Shorts, Bran and Shorts and Lite Bran. He also has tbe largest and best assortment of earden and grass seeds in Eastern Oregon. Experience has demonstrated the wisdom of fall planting in many lines of seeds, such an onion, turnip, lettuce, spinach, peas and others. He deals in Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks and Geese. Also daily buys and sells fresh egS. All orders intrusted to bis care will he filled with fidelity and dispatch and delivered free to any part of the city. Thankful to the public for their confidence and patronage in tbe past will endeavor by fair dealing to merit a continuance of the same. Cor. Second and Federal Sts. The Dalles, Oregon. Rockford Quick Shot" 1 2-Plate Magazine Camera. Simplicity Durability "Turn the lever and you are'ready for another." No plate holders with slides to draw. No sleeve or changing bag. No chance to fog plates. No failures. If yon want 12 pictures quick, buy the Quick-Shot,'! the only magazine cams era that holds the plates securely after they are exposed. No rattling or break ing of plates. Beet on earth. 3Jx4 $6.00 4x5 $9.00 With one dozen plate holders. Manufactured under the Con ley patents by the Rockford Silver Plate Co., KOCKFOBD, ILL. We sell only through local agents. Ask our agents to show you this "Quick bhot." asco Warehouse Company Headquarters for Seed Grain ofaii kinds Headquarters for Feed Grain ot pii kinds Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kinds Headquarters for Bran, SnortstL'uF Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle ton Flour. This Floor use : every Wa sell onr goods lower than any bonse 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. A. Ad. KELLER, ...He Hep Olil Oro Fino Saloon... 90 Second St., second door from Court. THE 118 October 15 A. AD. KELLER The Dalles, Or. $0.00. $1 worth of checks good for 10c drink. or cigar. Agent witn each purchase Accidentally Shot Himself. Castlb Bock, Jan. 10. The 12-year- old son of Henry V. Hnntington acci dentally shot and killed himself while out hunting for the cows this evening. Mr. Huntington lives at Sandy Bend, two miles below here. To the Public. We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and if not satisfactory to refund tbe monev to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for La Grippe, colds or whoopine cough. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Try it. Blakeley & Houghton, druggists. - La Grippe is again epidemic. Every precaution should be taken to avoid it. Its specific cure is" One Minute Cough Cure. A. J. Shepard, 'publisher Agri cultural Journal and Advertiser, Elden, Mo.,, says: "No ons will be disappoint ed in usiDg One Minute Cough Cure for La Grippe." Pleasant to take, quick to act. Snipes,' Kinersley Drug Co. , Wood Wood Wood.' . We can furnish you with strictly first clasp, dry, fir wood at the same prices which yoa have been paying for inferior quality. Send us your orders and get the best. Phone 25.' - Mch. 1 '. Jos. T. Pkters & Co. For the best results use the Vive Camera, For sale by tbe Poetoffice Pharmacy. tf cnectc connection with, his splendid gro Grain and Feed business. He Timothy Hay, Wild Grass Hay, lfalfa Hay. J.-H. CROSS. Quick Sellers No Complaints The Snipes-Kinfersly Drug AGENTS, The Dalles, Oregon. . Co. is manufactured expressly for family sack is guaranteed to give satisfaction. DALLES, OREGON ' .Ml J Tom Burke's & Homestead Whiskey Specialty in Imported French Liquors and Cognac Best Domestie Liqnors, Wines and Cigars. v The Largest and Best of August Buchler' Home-made Beer and Porter. for the Swiss Pub. Co., New York. Are You Interested? The O. R. & N. Go's Mew Book On the Reaonraes of Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho is being distributed. Onr readers are requested . to forward tbe acquaintances, and a copy of tbe work will be sent them free. This is a mat- would ask that everyone take an in H. Huklburt, General Passenger Agen, O. R. & N. Coi, Portland. WASTED. Any kind o' work by middle-aged man. Uall at this omce. 4 JanS-lw Freas Saunders has purchased tbe wood business of J. T. Reynolds in this city. Those desiring good wood will find him by ringing np 'phone number 12. ' ' Cmsn tn lour Checks. All countv warrants registered prior to Feb. 1, 1895, will be paid at my office. Interest ceases after Nov. 14, 1898. C. L. Phillips, Countv Treasnrer. For Five Dollars yoa can buy a Camera that will take larger - pictures than any other Camera on the market. For sale by Clarke & Falk. tf Aalt your grocer for Clarke & Falk'a pnre concentrated flavoring extracts. tf . Use Clarke & Falks teetbi : - Eoeofoam for the - tf DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles. Scalds. Darns. rfl ORTHERN y PACIFIC RY. n s Pullman Elegant Tourist Sleeping Cart. Dining Cars Sleeping Car BT. PAUL. MINNEAPOM OCLTJTH KAKGO GRAND FUR CBOOKSTON WINNIFKO HELENA an BUTTE TO Through Tickets CHICAGO WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST and SOUTH For Information, time cants, inaot and tlcketx cat on or write to W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent, The Dalles, Oregon oa A. D. 26 ARLTON, Asst. G. P. A.. rrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon Regulator Line' Tie Dalles. Mail ani Astoria Navigation Co.' P strs. Regulator & Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE BETWEEN The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port land daily, ovennt Sunday.. DOM THE VALLEI OR TO - Are tou going EASTERN OREGON? If so. ss-ve monev and entov a beautiful trln on the Columbia. The west-bound train arrives at The Dalles in ample time for passengers to take the steamer, arrivlne In Portland in time for the outgoing Bouiaern ana norcnern reams; x.ast- Donna passengers arriving in mo issues in ume to laite tne casi-Douua (rain. For farther information apply to Or W C. ALLAWAY. Gen. Agt., The Dalles. Oregon WE DO. Job.... Printing FIRST-CLASS WORK. REASONABLE PRICES. Chronicle Pub. Co. THE DALLES, OREGON. BO . YEARS' V EXPERIENCE D FmTrTr cAjuiaLK'iKri k Trade Marks Designs Copyrights 4c ' inmnfl Mtndlnff m sketch and description may qntcklv ascertain our opinion free whether an invention IS PIVDHDIJ uim311W,ui. vuiuujuuiu tlonsstrtctlT confidential. Handbook on Patents unt f rnA. Oldest ncencv for securing natents. Patents taken through Mnnn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in tbe Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated weekly. rnilMt.ir.Ti rT inf arrinntlflo loarnaL taaf f onr month. EL. Sold tT all newade&lera. Terms, a a f.iUiiN &Co.86,Br-d' New York Branca unos, sa r bu, iruuiwini. .v. i PLEASE LOOK HERE. WM. MICHELL, Undertaker and Embalmer. THE DALLES, OREGON. Rooms on Third Street, v One Block Back of French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES AWAY DOWN. 3IAI 33S QNV 3 WOO 3 BROS. GENERAL BiacKsmiifis I .AND. is. Wagon and Carriage Werk. Fish Brothers' Wagon. jj TM ani Jefferson, hone 159 i J. 8. SCHCNK, fi. M. Bbai. , . Cashier rresiuent. first Rational Bank. THE DALLES - - - - OREGON A General Banking Business transacted Deposits received, subject to Sight Draft or Check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on dav of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold oa .New lork, san irancisco anc Port land. DIRKOTOR8 - D. P. Thompson. Jno. 8. Schbrck. Ed. M. Williams, Geo. A. Libbk. ti. M. UBALL. Tie ColuntMa Packing Co., PACKERS OF PORKand BEEF MANUFACTDliKRBOF Fine Lard and Sausages Curers of B AND HAMS & BACON iRIED BEEF.-ETC. NORTHWESTERN TRAVELERS ABE "North-Western" Advertisers bcnu80 Is the Shortest and Best Route to CHICAGO and the EAST via MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL; And also, the equipment of its trains is the most modern ot the car builder s art embodying all tbe luxuries, comforts and necessaries of travel. "THE HEW EORTfl WESTERH LIMITED" (2otb Century Train) Is tfoctric lighted both inside and out. anA' equipped with handsome buffet smoking-librarj car. compartment ana stancara sleepers, iree chair car and modern day coach; and on which no EXTRA FAKE is charged. It makes connec tions at Minneapolis and St. Paul with Northern Pacific. Great Northern, and "600-Pacific" trains; and leaves daily Minneapolis 7 80 p. m.; sc. rauis.iup. ro. ; ana arrives unicagou.au a.m. For berth reservations rates, folders and illustrated booklet FREE of the "Finest Train in the World . call at or address Ticket Offices 218 Washington St.. Portland; 606 First Avenue, Seattle; 205 Granite Block. Helena; 113 Nicollet Avenue. Minneapolis; 395 Robert St., St. Paul; 405 West Superior St.. Duluth, ar address T. W. Tkasdalr. fteneral Passenger agent, St. Paul, Minn. an $6.50 PER TON DELIVERED. Tor car load lot! call on . E. KURTZ, Agent, Tel. 38. The Dalles, Or, Hofsesnoe