TEE EXCELLENCE OF SYEUP OF FIGS is due not only to the orig-inality and complicity of the combination, but also io the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Sybup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon U the importance of purchasing' the true and original remedy. As the jgenuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured 'toy the California Fig Sykitp Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other pa 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 (?iven to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and Txwels 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. Oaf. fcOTJISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORE, W. T. PER90NAL MENTION. Tli os. Wood ia among the number of our citizens who ia confined to his home by sickness. Mrs. C M. Grimes, who has been in Portland for three fleeks past, returned Satmday night. Miss Ina Cooper, of McMinnville, is in he city, the guest ot the family of her flcc'.e, D. J. Cooper. iSre. Ed. Beck will leave on the after noon train for Portland to spend a few weeks with relatives. Mrs. J. Y. Meredith, of Salem, is in the city visiting relatives, and will re main tor several weeks. Mr, and Mrs. Mel. Murchie, left laBtj night fur Lewiston, where they expect Xoajjake their tuture borne. Ur. and Mrs. W. Lord returned Satur day evening from Portland, where Mrs. -Lord has spent several weeks. Mr. E. J. Middleawartz, of Husbands Landing arrived in the city last night, .and will leave tonight for Butte, Mont. .hTix. Scott and wife, of Grass Valley, --arrived in the city Saturday. Mr. Scott returned home today, but his wife will - remain in the city for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Lindsay, of White Salmon, are epending a few weeks in ' (ha city. Mrs. Lindsay is now confined to her bed , in room Mo. 8 of the Union - . lodging house, having undergone a ser- - Jtma operation Saturday. Sir. 1. L. Condit and family, of Cbi ' ago, who are making a tour of the oast. stopped off Saturday and spent yetterday with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gil ert, leaving today for Portland. Mrs. Condit is a cousin of Mrs. Gilbert. Wheeler County Officer. Governor Geer Friday made his first appointments under the new laws passed at the regular session of the legislature, being the officers' for the newly created . county of Wheeler. This county, Crook, Grant and Gilliam, will have the county seat located at Fossil until the general election of 1900, when the people of the county will vote for a location. Following are the officers appointed by the governor: W.W.Kennedy, Fossil, county judge; P. L. Keeton, Caleb, heriff; G.O.Butler, Waldron, clerk; Geo. S. Carpenter, Fossil, treasurer ; SSugene Looney, Mitchell, commissioner; O. N. Wagner, Wagner, commissioner; O. B. Miles, Fossil, school superintend ent; I. F. Shown, Waldron, assessor; T. L. Stewart, Fossil, surveyor; Dr McCorkle, Mitchell, coroner." A.U of these officers are Republicans except Messrs. Keeton and Looney, who are gold Democrats. Why pay the regular prices to others, when Pease & Mays are offering the strictly up-to-date shoe stock of J. C. Hertz, including all of his purchases for this spring, at a discount of 40 per cent 3ES IEm - S CHOICE Northern Grown SEEDS In Bulk at J. H. CROSS Feed and Grocery store Cor 2d & Federal Sts. IE2 2ES 2 s so 8200.00 Given Away. Separate B-e-a-n-t-i-f u-1 F-l o-w-e-r ji and use the letters to form as many words as you can, using the letters back wards or forwarde, but don't use any letter in the same word more times than it appears in "Beautiful Flowers." It is said forty small English words can be spelled correctly from these letters. . For example tea, feet, at, etc. The Haniil Seed Company will pay Two Hundred Dollars in cash to the person sending them forty words formed as above. If you are good at word-making and can form forty words write your name and address plainly on your list and inclose the same with fifteen two-cent stamps for ten packets of Beautiful Seeds,of ten popular and different varieties. ' Our object in 'giving this Two Hun dred Dollars is to attract attention to and introduce our , seeds in the IT. S. This offer will be carefully and conscien tiously carried out and it should not be classed with catch-penny affairs. "We will epend a large amount of money to start our trade and want your trial or der; you will receive the greatest value in seeds ever offered. If two or more persons succeed in forming forty words the $200 will be divided pro-rata. Many extra special prizes of value will be awarded to persons sending twenty-five words or more who will assist in intro ducing our seeds and specialties.. . Satisfaction 'is absolutely guaranteed or money refunded for the asking. Send your list as early as' possible. Address Hamil Seed Co., 955 Warren Ave., Chi cago. 111. " Cain In Your CbecMt. All countv warrants registered prior to May 1st, 1895, will be paid at my office. Interest ceases after Feb. 27, 1899. , C. L. Phillips, . County Treasurer. Coughing injures and inflames sore lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens the cold, aays coughing and heals quickly. The best cure for children, perfectly harmless. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Company. Horrible agony is caused by Piles, burns , and skin diseases. These are immediately relieved and quickly cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Be-r ware of worthlesd imitations. Snipes Kinersly Drug Co. STALLION FOB BiLE. One Clydesdale stallion for sale. Can be seen at Ward's ranch, near Dufur. For terms apply to Ward Bros., Dufur Or. ' v 123-lmw. Good Wood. To get the best dry fir and pine wood that the market affords ling up 40. Prompt delivery. The DalleB Lumber ing Co. -' ' Jan27-2m. 'Men Wanted To cut cord wood. Inquire at The Dalles Lumbering Co. 24t'f W. S. Geary, the piano ' tuner, will be in The Dalles the firet week in March. Orders left at either Jacobsen's or Nickelsen'a will receive prompt at tention. 10-td To Core a Cold in One Day. , Take Laxative Bromo . Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refnnd the money if it fails to care. 25c. Everyone should plan to attend the Farmers' Institute Wednesday and Thursday. It is not for farmers alone, bat for all. FoFive Dollars you can buy a Camera hat will take larger pictures than any other Camera on the market. For sale by Clarke & Falk. ' tf The smallest things may exert the greatest influence. De Witt's Little Early Risers are unequaled for Overcom ing constipation and liver trouble. Small pill, beat pill, safe pills. Snipea-Kjn- ersly Drug Co. - Freas Saunders has purchased ' the wood business of J. T. Reynolds in this city. Those desiring good wood will find him by ringing up 'phone number 12. You need have no boils if you will take Clarke & Falk's sure cure fop boils Use Clarke & Falk's 'Quinine Hair Tonic for dandruff and falling hair. ; tf Ask your grocer for Clarke & Falk's pure concentrated flavoring extracts, tf Use Clarke & Falks Rosofoam for the teeth. tf Two second-hand Feather stone wheels for sale cheap at Maier & Benton's. N . DISSOLUTION NOTICE, r - Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between W. L. Ward, J-.' W. Ward, F. H. Ward and J. C. Waxd.doing a gen eral lumbering business at Dufur, Oregon, un der! he firm name of Ward & Sons, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, W. 1.. Ward and J. C. Ward retiring, J. W. Ward. F. H. Ward and S. P.Ward will continue the business at Dufur under the firm name of Ward Bros, and will collect all outstanding accounts and pay all bills against the old firm. All parties knowing themselves indebted to said firm-are notified to make an early settlement, either by cash or note. Dufur, Ore., Feb. 18, 1899. W.L Ward, J. W. Ward-,-F.H.Ward, J. C. Ward. ,NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. ' i . LiKB Omc At Vakcodtih, Wash.,) January U,1899. Notice ' Is hereby riven that 'the following named settlers have filed notice of their Inten tion to mako final proof In suppoit'of their claims, anil that said proofs will be made bsforo W. B. Freshy, United States Commissioner for District of Washington, at bis otfice in Golden dale, Washington, on Thursday,-March 2, 1809. viz.; ,. - Ell G. Cope! and. Homestead Entry No. 7775, for the south half of northeast quarter, and lots 1 and 2. section 3, township 3, north of range 13 East, Will. Mer. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Charles E.' "Berrv, Samuel Courtney, Angus C. Ct mpbeU, all of Hartland P. O. Wash.: Wen delin Leidl, of Uoldendalo P. O.. Wash. Also Charles E. Berry. . ' Homestead Entry No. 8644, for the southeast q liar tar of section 2, township 3, north of range 13 East, 'Will. Mer. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz. : Eli G. Copt-land. Angus C. Campbell, Samuel Courtney, of Hartland P. O., Washington; Wen delin Leidl, of Goldendslc P. O., Washington. 1-181 W. K. DUNBAR, Register NOTICE OF PUBLICATION. U. 8. Land Officii, Vancouver, W ask., ) January 14, 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice rf his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before W. B. Pres by, United States Commissioner for District of Washington, at bis ffflce in tioldendale, Wash ington, on Friday, March 10th, 1899, viz: ( Carl C. Frsoien. Homestead Entry No. 7688, for the fractional Vii of SWJ, section thirty, township three north, of range thirteen East, W. M. and 8 of E, section twenty-five, township three north, of range twelve east. W. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: Stephen Marlett, Porter Hardison, Robert An derson, Lyle P. O., Washington; Gabriel Hardi son, of Hartland P. O., Washington. 1-181 W. B. DUNBAR, Register. NOTICE FOK PUBLICATION. TJ. 8. Land Office, at Vancouver, Wash.,) February, 18, 1899. j Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that ssid proof will be made before W . B. Presby , United States Commissioner for District of Washington, at bis office in Goldendale, Wash ington, on Saturday, April 8, 1899, viz: Thurman K. Wright, . Homestead Entry, No. 10329, for the NEJ Sec tion 32, Township 4 north, of Range 13 east, Will. Mer. He name tle following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of suid land, viz: George B. Lyle, of Fulda P. O., Washington; Nils J. Seline, John B. Simmons, Frank R. Reynolds, of Lyle P. O., Washington. Feb-22-1 W. R. DUNBAR, Register. Guardian's Sale. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, guardian of the person and estate of Francis C. C Fox, an insane person, will on the 6th Day of March, 1899, at the hour of 2 o'clock In the afternoon of said day, at the front door of the county court bouse in iialles City, Wasco county, Oregon, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following de scribed real property, situate and being in Wasco county, Oregon : The s wJ4 of the n e the s e W of n w the n e i of s w 54, and the n w of s e of Section 5, Tp 2 N, of Ranged E, W M. Said property will be sold subject to con firmation. xeob-i oak An a ruA, iruaraiaa. 3 Boarders Day UQeK or f Qor. 4tl? and Union. A Beautiful Skin. Ladies , if you desire a trnnsjparent, clear and fresh complexion use Dr. Bourdon's French Arsenic Complexion Wafers. Their effect is simplv magical, possessing the wizard touch in producing and preserving a beautiful trans parency and pellucid clearness of complexion, shapely contour of form, brilliant ees, soft and smooth sjcin where the reverse exists. Even the coarsest and most repulsive skin, marred by freckles, moth, blackheads, pimples, vulgaT redness, vellow and muddy skin are permanent ly removed, and a deliclously clear and refined comnlexion assured. Piice per small box, 50 cents; large box, $1, or six large boxes, $5. Sent to any address post paid and under plain wrapper upon receipt of uie auuve tmiuunt. w nw xor iree circular. The Parisian Drug Co., 131 Montgomery 8t San Francisco, Cal, Santa Fa Route Offers travelers choice of the following routes east. Thev are all famous for their scenic attraction. O. R. & N. view Ogden and Denver. Shasta Route view Sacramento, Ogden and Denver. . f Shasta Route view Sacramento, Los Angeles and Alberquerque. A daily line of through PULLMAN FaLAUiS and TOURIST SLEEPER, from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Chicago. 'This is The Short Line ' . . .: " from southern California To the East. ' Apply to the Agents of the O. R. & N. Co. or the undersigned, for folders and descriptive literature. J. j: devereux, Gen. Agt. Worcester, Bldg. Portland, Or. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Th Jmou tiitlc oil Is. PLEASE .J.QQK R. WM. MICH ELL, Undertaker: y and Embalmer. THE DALLES. OREGON. Rooms on, Third Street, , One Block Back of ; French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES AWAY DOWN. 3IAI 33S QKJV 3 WOO - J.S.8CHKNK, , H. M. BsaJ. . president. Cashiei First National Bank. THE DALLES - - OREGON A General Banking Business transacted deposits received, subject to Sight Draft or Check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on dav of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold os xnew x orK, ban a ranciaco anc Mort 1 .... land. DIRBOTOK3 D. P. Thompson. Jno. 8. Schknck. Ed, M. Williams, Gbo. A. Libbb. ' H. M. Bbaix. Ttie Columbia PacKing Co., PACKERS OF PORKand BEEF MANUFACTOKEKB OK Pine Lard and Sausages Curersof BRAND HAMS & BACON ,'E BEEF. ETC. ? B$OS. GENERAL ., Blaciismiius ..AND... B Wagon and Carriage Werk. Fish Brothers' Wagon. ThirflL aifl Jefferson. ; Phone 159. ukjlkj Ffl ORTHERN J PACIFIC RY. rj ' Pullman . Elegant Tourist Sleeping Car Dining Cars . Sleeping" Car, 8T. PAUL . " m1nneapoij dclc'th. VAUOO GRANDFOB . CEOOK9TON WINNIPEG : . HELENA an ' .BUTTE TO Thiroagh Tickets - CHICAGO WASHINGTON -PHILADELPHIA XEW VOBK BOSTON AND ALL POINTS BAST and SOUTH For Information, time cards, map and tickets, cal on or write to W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent, .. The Dalles, Oregon A. D. 25 AELTON. Asst. Q. P. A., rrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles. Scalds. Burns. Hoisespis emoval v We will move into our pr about March 15th. . Our store will be complete in- every depart ment - , We have a complete bia and Featherstone bicycles at lowest prices. See our line before purchasing a wheel. lEays Opposite fiftep the Holidays.. ( We have a large stock ot Pianos, Organ?, Sheet Magic, Musical Instru ments, etc., that we are selling at popular prices. t Our stock of Stationery and Books is complete. Jacobsen Book & Music Co. r 170 Second Street, The Dallee, Oregon. A. Ad. KELLER, .Tne nenownca Dia Uro Fin Saloon... 90 Second St., second door from Court; t THE 118 October. 15 A. AD. KELLER The Dalles, Or. 21 worth of checks good for 10c drink, or cigar. WE DO. FIRST-CLASS WORK. REASONABLE PRICES. I 'Chronicle Pub. Co. THE DALLES, OREGON. Public Boualing Alley Next to Columbia Hotel. ; Open Day and flight. Courteous treatment to all Booulers... ' Special Rttaefcions For Bowling Parties. Patronage of the public respectfully solicited. flawty Esping, Proprietof, HERVSTA Restores VITALITY 1 LOSTV'QOR AND MANHOOD Cures Impotencyi Night Emissions and wasting diseases, ail effects of self- abuse, or excess and Indis cretion. A nerve tonic and blood builder. ." Brings the pink glow to pale cheeks and restores the fire of 'youth By mail 50c per box; O boxes xor $.5U; with a written guaran tee to cure or refund tne money. NERVITA MEDICAL CO. Clinton A Jackson Sta CHICACO, ILL. 10.80. s! I eckwYtneacn" fcEase Joijesie Printing Notice. new store building on line of '99 model Colum Crowe. pld stand. . ' DALLES, OREGON Tom Burke's rf Homestead Whiskey Specialty in Imported French Liquors and Cognac. Best Domestic Liquors, Wines and Cigars. The Largest and Best of August Buchler' Home-made Beer and Porter. Agent for the Swiss Pub. Co., lHew York. ' Regulator lAne The Dalles. Portlanl and Astoria Navigation Co.' sirs. Regulator S Dalles City FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port land a any, c"t Sunday. DOWN THE VALLET Are you going " or to EASTERN OREGON ? If so, save money and enjoy a beautiful trip on 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 and Northern trains; East bound passengers arriving in The Dales in time to take the East-bound train. For further information apply to Or W C. ALLAWAY, Gen: Agt, The Dailes. Oregon. flmwt'STfKfl TRAVELERS ABE . "North-Western" Advertisers Is the Shortest and Best Route to CtfXACO and the EAST via MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL; Vnd also, the equipment of its trains is the most iiodeni of the car builder's art embodying aU be luxuries, comforts and necessaries of travel. - "THE HEW NORTH-WESTERN LUTED" (2Gth Century Train) Is f-lectric lighted both inside and out. an ;qui pped with handsome buff et-smoking-librarj 2ar, compartment and standard sleepers, fres chair car and modern day coach; and on which no EXTRA FARE is charged. It makes connec tions at Minneapolis and St. Paul with Northerr Pacific' Great Northern, and "Soo-Pacific" '.rains; and leaves daily Minneapolis 7.80p.m.; St. Paul 8.10 p. m.; and arrives Chicago 9.30 a.m. For berth reservations, rates, folders and illustrated booklet FREE of the "Finest Train in tho World " call at or address Ticket. Offices 218 Washington St.. Portland: 606 First Avenue. Seattle; 05 Granite Block. Helena; 413 Nicollet Avenue. Minneapolis; 895 Robert St.. St. Paul; 405 West Superior St., Duluth. rr address T. W. Tbasdaij- General Passengst Agent, St. Paul Minn. .... ' . Wood Wood Wood.' :. We can furnish you with strictly first, class, dry, fir wood at the same prices : which yon have been paying for inferior (jaality. ' Send na yonr orders and get the best. Phone 25. Mchl. . Jos. T. Pbtebs & Co.