THE EXCELLENCE OF SYEUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also 4o the care and skill with which it is manufactured by- scientific processes known to the California Fio Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon 11 the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured toy the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assise one in avoiding- the worthless Imitations manufactured by other pa ties. The hig-li standing of the Cali fornia Fri 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 far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and towels 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. BAN FBAKCISCO, CL lociaviixE. sir. new yore. W.T. fXCRSONAl. MENTION. J. R. McConnell came in from Dufur today. John Knight is a visitor in the city "from Pendleton. Ed Mich ell left on the boat this morn ing for Stevenson. J. A. Little, of Antelope, is spending a day or two in The Dalles. Wni. Robineon came over from Gol--dendale on the stage today. W. S. Geary, the piano tuner, is in the city plying his vocation. J. F. Oook is in tbn city from Port land. He is engaged in placing an acetj-line gas light plant in the saloon of Dan Baker, in the East End. W. C. Kerron, in charge of the patrol force of the Oregon Telephone Co., ia in the city today with a force of men mak ine repairs along their lines in this vicinity. Presiding Elder Warner arrived home thi- morning;. He was deiiitbted to find euch beautiful weather. Last Sunday in reaching a charge near Fossil, where lie was to preach, he said it was with"! - difficulty he got through the snow drifts. John Fender, an energetic resident of "White Sal - on, .is in the city today on business. He is accompanied by his wife, who will return home tomorrow. Mr. Fender will remain a few days be ing delightfully entertained by the .zlentiek. $200.00 Given Away. Separate B-e-a-u-t-i-f u-1 F-l-o-w-e-r-s and nee the letters to form aa many words as you can, using the letters back wards or forwards, but don t use any letter in the same word more times than 'it appears in "Beautiful Flowers." It ie eaid forty small English words can be epelled correctly from these letters. For example tea, feet, at, etc. The Hamil Seed Company will pay Two Hundred Dollars in cash to the person sending them forty words formed as above. If vou are good at word-making and can form forty words write your name and address plainly on vour 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 he carefully and conecien tiously carried out and it should not re classed with catch-penny affaire. We will spend a large amount of money to etart 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 $203 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 vour list as early as possible. Addrees Hamil Seed Co., 955 Warren Ave., Chi cago. 111. Wood Wood Wood. We can furnish you with strictly first class, dry, fir wood at the same prices which you have been paying for inferior quality. Send us your orders and get the beet. 1 hone lo. Alchl. Jos. T. Peters & Co. Use Clarke & Falk's Quinine Tonic for dandruff and falling bair. WASTED. A girl to do general housework. Hair tf Ap- ply at this office. 2-27tf A HOSPITAL REMINISCENCE. It Turned Oat That Corp. Finn Wai Kot So Dead as He Wa Supposed to Be. "There was a case of sickness came under-my care," says Dr. Doherty,-in Cemorest's Magazine, "that had a very bright ending. It was that cf Corporal Finn, of the Xinth Massachusetts. He had been reported dead and buried in Santiago, but, as a matter of fact, he was alive at Montauk and doing well in the hands of one of my associates. "I was in my tent one afternoon when a young man' came forward politely and asked me if I could give him the de tails of his brother's death; the name, he said, was Corporal Finn. " Why, said I, 'Corporal Finn is not dead at all.' "'I beg. your pardon,' he answered, 'but Corporal Finn, certainly is dead. I simply wish to get the facts about him for our family. " 'I don't see how he can be dead," said I, 'when I saw him drinking a bot tle of ginger ale not half an hour ago.' .''That could not have been my brother, madam, for my brother died at Santiago. The newspapers printed it.' " 'Come with me, and you can judge for yourself, I said, and led him to my ward. "And we had hardly passed into the tent when a voice called out: 'Hello, Jack,' and there was the corporal sit ting bp against his pillow, as pleased as could be to see his brother. And the brother promptly fainted away. We had a lively time with him for an hour or so, but it was all right finally, and in a couple of days they started home together." . A MEDDLING PHONOGRAPH. How the Jioly Machine Spoiled Profitable Sale tor a. Phila delphia Jeweler. The board of health is the recipient of many queer complaints, but the one it received the other day from a dis gusted and nervously prostrated jew eler of Eighth street is entitled to prominence in a class by itself , says the Philadelphia Record. It seems that the jewelry store is lo cated next door to a phonograph estab lishment that has for the purpose of at tracting passers-by a phonograph go ing all day long. All kinds of tunes and alleged witty sayings are squeaked forth from early in the morning until late at night in peculiarly penetrating and nerve destroying tones. At first the machine efforts at wit amused the jeweler, and he used to laugh heartily at the comicalities, but these were re peated with such deadly persistence that- they began to pall, and from be ing amused the tradesman grew into a negative desperado. One day the climax was reached when customer, who looked like "ready money, came in to buy a diamond ring. For some reason the machine next door was quiet for awhile, and the "jeweler was just on the point of closing a high ly profitable sale when the shrill voice of the phonograph began to sing "Get our Money's Worth." The amazed customer hesitated, and finally told the jeweler he would call another day. This incident was the last straw, and the board of health will look into the mat ter. OUR PRESIDENTS. The Outlay on Oar Chief Executive la Much Lei Than That in Any Other Nation. Itcosts the people of the United States ' $114,865 a year fcj: a chief executive. His salary is $50,000 and "found," as cur western neighbors say. The presi dent's finding is rather comprehensive, covering about every possible require ment of a family.- His private secre tary, the clerks, doorkeepers, messen gers and steward and three other serv ants cost us $33,865 a year. Tien mere is a contingent fund of $8,000 a year which the president may use according to his discretion. In furniture and repairs to the white house the sum of $16,000 more, to be. used by the direction of the president, is provided by the nation, and is always expended. For fuel alone $3,000 is al lowed, and for necessary repairs to the greenhouse there is $4,000, Altogether the presidential "rinding" annually amounts to the snug sum of $!U,865, nearly $15,000 a year more than Lis salary.. The two aggregate $114. 8C5. This is an imposing aggregate, but it is small compared with other presidents. The presidentof the French republic receives as salary $120,000 a year, $32430 for contingent purposes and a handsome house, rent free. So we get our president rather cheaply, aft er all. Rerieres VITALITY, LOST VIGOR A Pi 9 MANHOOD Cures Impotent y, Night Emissions and wasting diseases, all effects of self- abuse, or excess ana indis cretion. A nerve tonic and blood builder. Brings the pink glow to pale cheeks an restores the fire of youth. fflSwSi x By mail 50c per box: C boxes ior $2.50 ; with a written guaran tee to cure or refund, the money. NERVITA MEDICAL CO. CHnton &. Jackson Sts., CHICAGO, IUU I'ntortonate Bllisapprehennlon. A story of Lord Kussell of Ivillowen, as tola by nimseii ine otner day. shows how risky a thing it may be, after all, for a prisoner to speak in his own defense. One such, who seemed to be really making out his innocence. the lord chief justice, who had missed a mumbled word, interrupted witn the question: "What did you say? what was your last- sentence? Inree months, my lord," said the crestfallen prisoner-pleader. It is hardly neces sary to add'that the lord chief justice forgot his admission, or remembered it only in the prisoner's favor, when that particular sentence had to be passed. - L Soarnclona Ann; Dob. The German army dogs are so trained that wfeen they find a dead body they set up a prolonged howling.. If no one comes they take the dead man's cap or some small article, and with this in their teeth go on a hunt for their train er, whom they lead to the spot. If the man is wounded he gives ..is cap to the dog. and the same object is" accom plished. Deafness Cannot ne Cared. by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear There is only one way to cure deaf-neap and that is bv constitutional remedies Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus tachian Tube. When this tube is in flamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it Is en tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, bearing will be destroyed for ever; nine casas out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of the mucous sur faces. ' . We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. " Send for circulars ; free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. 6-10 y STALLION FOB 8ALI. One Clydesdale stallion for sale. Can be eeen at Ward's ranch, near Dnfor. For terms apply to Ward Bros.,Dufur Or, I2frlmw. To Cure a Cola in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. "Give me a liver regulator and I can 'regulate the world," said a genius. The druggist banded him a bottle of DeWitt's Little Early Riser?, the famous little pills. Smpes-Kinersly Drug Co. Before the discovery of One Minute Cough Care, ministers were greatly dis turbed by coughing congregations. No excuse for it now. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. For Five Dollars you can buy a Camera hat will take larger pictures than any other Camera on the market. For sale by Clarke & Falk. v. tf You need have no boils if you will take Clarke & Falk's sure cure for boils. Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotine for sunburn and wind chafing. . tf DISSOLUTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the -partnership heretofore existing between W. L. Ward. J. W. Ward, F..H. Ward and J. C. Ward, doing a gen eral lumtering business at Dufur,. Oregon, un dert he firm name of Ward St Sons, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, W. L. Ward and J. C. Ward retiring. J. W. Ward. F. H. Ward and 8. 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 uuiur, ure., jr eD. 10, ibsw. W. L. Ward. J. W. Ward, F. H. Ward, s J. C. Ward. A Beautiful Skin. Ladies, If you desire a transparent, clear and fresh complexion use Dr. .Bourdon's French Arsenic complexion waters. 'lneir euect is simnlv 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 stin where the reverse exists. Even the coarsest and most repulsive skin, marred by freckles, moth, blackheads, pimples, vulgar redness, vellow uud muddy skin are permanent ly removed, and a delicioasly clear and refined complexion assured. Price per small box, SO cents ; large box, 11, or six large boxes, $5. bent to any address post paid and under plain wrapper upon receipt of the above amount. Write for free circular. The Parisian Drug Co., . 131 Montgomery St San Francisco, Cal 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE f rMSM Trade Marks Designs Copyrights Ac. - Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain onr opinion free whether an Invention is probably patentable Communica tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patent sent free. Oldest acency for securing patent. Patents taken throueh Munn 3t Co. receive special notice, witbout charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely flrastrated weekly. 11Krvest cir culation of any scientific journal. ' Terms, $3 a year; four months, tl. Sold by all newsdealers. OTN &Co.36,Broih' New York Branch Office. 62i Y 8t Washington. D. C PLEASE LOOK R. WM. MICH ELL, Undertaker. . and Embalmer. THE DALLES, OREGON. Rooms on Third Street, One Block Back of French & Co.'s Bank. PICTURES FRAMED. ALL PRICES AWAY DOWN. 3 LM 33S ONV- 3 lMOO J. s. BCHBNK, President. H. M. Bkxl , Cashiej 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 day of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on isew xorfc, ban Francisco anc: Port land. DIRSOTOHS D,P. Thompson. Jno. 8. Schbnck. 0. M. Williakb, Geo. A. Lixbb. H. M. Bsall. BROS. GENERAL DiacKsmiins ...AND.. Wagon and Carriage Werk. Fish Brothers' Wagon. - TM and Jefferson. Phone 159 r A JtmT -A- -ltrW isHr nsw -rffcr -fcr -Ar Boarders 1 aijd tpdrs Day Uel( or nontrp. 5or. 4tl? and Union. . Saqia Fe Rouie Offers travelers choice of the following: routes east. Thev are all famous for their scenic attraction. -. O. R. & N. view Oirden and Denver. Shasta Route view Sactamento,Ogden and Denver. Shasta Route view Sacramento, Los Angeles and Alberquerque. A dailv line of through PULLMAN PALACE and TOURIST SLEEPER, from San Francieco and Los Angeles to Chicago. This is The Short Line from southern California To the East. Applv 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, FRENCH & CO., BANKERS. TRANSACT A ENERAL BANKING B061NES Letters of Credit issued available in the EaBtern States. Sight Exchange and Telegraphic Transfers sold on New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points in Oregon and Washington. Collections made at ail points on fav orable terms. 7 Use Clarke & Falks Rosofoam teeth. for the tf Hoisesiioeis A. Ad. KELLER, " :..Tu8 Heoowneil Old Oio Flu Saloon... 90 Second St., second door from Court. I 118 October 15 jjj E A. AD. KELLER : The Dalles, Or. 3 $0.90. J p $1 worth of checks i ?J good for 10c drink, i jjj " er cigar. 3 checic witn eacu purchase Agent After the Holidays.. We have a larpe stock ot Pianos, Organs, Sheet Music, Musical Instru ments, etc.', ttiat we are selling at popular prices. - Our stock of Stationery and Books is complete. Jacobsen Book & Music Co. ' 170 Second Street, The Dalles, Oregon. Wasco Warehouse Company Headquarters for Seed Grain of all kinds. Headquarters for Feed Grain ol p 11 kinds. Headquarters for Rolled Grain, ail kinds. Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, S m?"lfeed Headquarters for "Byers' Best" Pendle- y TJ! rjlll " This Flour is manufactured expressly for family "y,-LJ- - use : everv flack is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Wa sell our goods lower than any honse in the trade, and if vou don't think so call and get onr prices and be convinced. Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats. WE DO. Job.... FIRST-CLASS WORK. REASONABLE PRICES. Chronicle Pub. Co. THE DALLES, OREGON. Public Bocalincj Alley Kext to Columbia Hotel. Open Day and flight. Couvteoos treatment to all Boculevs... Speeial Attractions For Bowling Parties. Patronage of the public respectfully solicited. Hanry Esping, Proprietor. Tie Columbia PacKing Co., PACKERS OF' PORKand BEEF . MANUFACTUKEKS OK Fine Lard and Sausages Curers of BRAND HAMS & BACON xRIED BEEF. ETC. DeWitt's Little Early .Risers, The famous 111 tic Dills. Printing THE DALLES, OREGON Tom Burke's $p Homestead Whiskey Specialty in Imported French Liquors arid Cognac. Bsst Domestic Liiprs, Wines and Cigars. The Largest and Best of August Buchler Home-made Beer and Porter. for the Swiss Pab. Co., New York. Ml IV ORTHERN PACIFIC RY. s Pullman Elegant Tourist Sleeping Cars Dining Cars Sleeping Car ST. PAUL. MINNEAPOLI OCLUTH VAUGO GRAND FOB CROOKSTON WINNIPEG. HELENA in BUTTE TO Through Tickets CHICAGO 10 WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA NIC W YORK BOSTON AND ALL POINTS EAST and SOUTH For information, time cards, map and ticket, cal on or write to W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent, The Dalles, Oregon D. 25 AELTON. Asst. G. P. A., rrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon HOHTHWESTEHH TRAVELERS ARE "North-Western" Advertisers because Is the Shortest and Best Route to CHICAGO and the EAST MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL; And also, the equipment of its trains is the most modern of the car builder "s art embodying all the luxuries, comforts and necessaries of travel. "TEE HEW MTH-WESTEHN LIMITED" 20th Century Train) Is electric lighted both inside and out. anft equipped with handsome buffet-smoking-librarj car, compartment and standard sleepers, fret 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' trains; and leaves daily Minneapolis 7S0p. m.; St. Paul 8.10 p. m. ; and arrives Chicago 9.80 a. m. For berth reservations, rates, folders and illustrated booklet FREE of the "Finest Train in the World " call at or address Ticket Offices 248 Washington St.. Portland; 60S First Avenue, Seattle; 205 Granite Block. Helena; 113 Nicollet Avenue. Minneapolis; 395 Robert St., St. Paul; 405 West Superior St., Duluth. 3r address T. W. Teasdaijc. General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. r