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Tfc2 Dalles Daily Chronicle.
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FRIDAY - - - MAKCH 17. 1899
A STORY OF EXPANSION.
The difference between the United
States at the moment that Census
Director Merriam is about to begin
the decennial work of compulation
and that which his earliest predeces
sor saw is one of the marvels of
history. The population of the
United States in 1790, at the time
the first national count was made,
was, in round figures, 3,930,000.
According to the Statistical ' Ab
stract, which has just been Issued by
the government, the population in
1898 was 74,389,000. Ic will be
77,500,000 by the time that Mr.
Merriam's assistants finish their work
in 1900. When Franklin, about a
century and a quarter ago, told
England that the population of the
thirteen colonies was doubling every
twenty-five years, and would con
tinue for many years to grow at that
Tate, the world was startled and in
credulous. . The old philosopher,
however, was not astray in his cal
culations. America far many decades
doubled in population at the rate he
predicted. It now doubles every
thirty years, for the population of
1870 was, roundlystated, 38,560,000,
while that of 1900 will be about
twice this figure.
For twenty years past the United
States has been the wealthiest nation
in the world. It is increasing faster
in wealth than any other nation. Its
growth in weaiia exceeds tnat in
population, for while its increase in
inhabitants is tar more npid than
in any other nation on the globe,
the proportion of money in the
country is steadily gaining on it,
In 1870 the wealth per inhabitant
was $18.73. It was $24.04 in 1880,
$34.24 in, 1890, and $35 39 in 1898.
It is likely to be between $36 and
$37 in 1900. This growth in wealth
is also without a parallel in the
record of any other great nation.
The amount of money in circulation
likewise shows a steady and rapid
gain. This was $21.10 on July 1,
189G. It was $22.49 at the 'same
date in .1897, and $24.71 at the
middle of 1898. This increase is
Tendered particularly remarkable by
the circumstance that by the use of
checks, drafts and the other money
economizing contrivances, a dollar is
now enabled to do more work than
twice or thrice that sum could have
done in the early part of the century
At the time the first head of the
census began bis count, the area. of
the United States was 827,844 square
miles. It is now, exclusive of Alaska,
3,025,600 square miles. Including
' Alaska, whose area can be guessed
at only approximately, and the
recent acquisitions, it is about 3,
800,000 square miles. "When the
first decennial count was made the
western border of the United States
was the Mississippi river, and its
southerly line was a parallel which
cuts across the lower ends of the
present States of Alabama, Mississip
pi and that projection of Louisiana
which is east of the Mississippi river.
Al! the territory west of the Missis
sippi at that time belonged to Spain,
and all the territory below the
southerly line mentioned was owned
' by the same country. TVe spread to
the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico
long ago, and now stretch hundreds
of miles farther to the west, and have
besides taken in a large strip to the
northwest.' The changes of the near
future may be as amazing as those
which have occurred in the - past.
Under the present rate- of increase,
which doubles the population every
thirty years, there are .children now
living who will see 300,000,000
people in the United States in its
present area, even if the area does
not itself expand in the interval. It
will be a striking contrast which
Census Director Merriam's count
will reveal from that which was
made when the first computation was
had, but even this may not prepare
us for the marvels which a third or
a half a century hence will disclose.
A Thousand Toogaei
Could not express the rapture of Annie
. Springer, of 1125 Howard at., Phil
adelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr.
King's New Diecovery for Consumption
bad completely cured her of a backing
cough that for many years bad made
life a bnrdex. All other remedies and
doctors conld give her no help, but she
says of this Royal Core "It soon re
moved the pain in my cheet and I can
now sleep eoundly, something I can
ecarcely remember doing before. I feel
like sounding its praises throughout the
universe." So will every one who tries
Dr. King's New Discovery forany trouble
of the throat, chest or lungs. Price 50c
and $1. Trial bottle free at Blakeley &
Houghton's drag store; eyery bottle
guaranteed. 5
The new steamboat. Spokane, built by
the O. R. & N. Co- to- ply on the Snake
river between Riparia and Lewis ton, is
now complete, and in service. Steamer
Lewiston is also in service, and the two
steamers will alternate' between Riparia
and Lewiston, leaving Riparia daily ex
cept Sunday on arrival of train No. 4
from Portland and reaching Lewiston
next day at 1 p. ro. Returning, will
leave Lewiston daily except Saturday
at 12 o'clock noon, arriving at Riparia
at 7 p. m.. connecting with train No. 3
from Spokane. ' The Spokane has been
specially constructed for the ran men
tioned above, and is thoroughly equip
ped with all modern appliances, electric
lights, etc., and for speed and comfort
will excel any craft tbat has ever been
built tor the Snake river.' The Lewis
ton is her steady old self. Mar 4-lm
Cii' i'-v Pullman palace sleepers
between Portland and Chicago have just
been placed In service via the O. R. &
N., Oregon Short Line, Union Pacific
and Chicago & Northwestern railways
daily every day in the year. Cars are of
the very latest pattern, in fart being the
most improved up-to-date sleeping cars
tamed out by the Pullman Company.
These new palaces will leave Portland on
the evening fast train of the O. R. & N.
arriving at Chicago the morning of the
fourth day and running through with
out change via Granger and Omaha. 19tf
Cam tn Your Checti.
. All couutv warrants registered prior
to May 1st, 1895, will be paid at my
office. Interest ceases after Feb. 27,
1899. C. L. Phillips,
County Treasurer.
STALLION FOB BALE.
One Clydesdale stallion for sale. Can
he seen at Ward's ranch, near Dufur.
For terms apply to Ward Bros., Dufur Or.
f23 lmw.
A Beautiful Skin.
T-adies, if you desire a transparent, clear and
fresh complexion use Dr. Bourdon's French
Arsenic Complexion Waters. Their effect is
simplT metrical, nossessing the wizard touch
in producing and preserving a beautilul trans
parency and pellucid clearness of complexion,
shapely contour of form, brilliant eves, soft
and smooth sxin where the reverse exists. Even
the coarsest and most repulsive skin, marred by
freckles, moth, blackheads, pimples, vulgar
ivdness, vellow and muddy skin are permanent
ly removed, and a delicioasly clear and refined
complexion assured.
Price per small box, 50 cents; large box, $1, 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 M'.itjjai3.-y 3:, " San Francisco Cal,
PROFESSIONALS.
J-JR- GBISINDORFFIB
Physician and Surgeon,
Special attention given to surgery.
Booms 21 and 22. Tel. S2S Vogt Block
JJA. STURDEVANT,
Dentist.
Office over French & Co.'s Bank
Phone 6, THE DALLES, OBEGON
M
OLLIE V- O'LEARY,
Art Studio.
Boom S, Chapman Bloc.
China painting a specialty.
FRED. W.WILSON,
ATTOBSEY-AT LAW.
THE DALLES, OBEGON.
umce over irirst at Bint.
B 8 HUNTINGTON
U S WIL&03
HUNTINGTON A WILSON,
ATTOBNEY8 AT LAW.
THE DALLES, OBEGON
umce ovn first Nat. isanjt.
' . ' Branch Office
Oregon Viavi Company,
Room 7, ovei French's Bank.
Office hours, .
2 to 4 p. m-
Charlotte F. Roberts.
Local Manager,
Just What
You trxiant.
New ideas in Wall Paper here. Such
wide variety as we are showing never be
fore graced a eingle stock. Real imita
tion creton effects at ordinary prices,
Good papers at cheap paper prices
Elegant designs, tasteful colorings, yours
for a small price, at our store on Third
street. Also a fall line of bouse paints,
D. W. VAUSE, Third St.
A Neglected Cold
is the forrunner of almost everv ailment. It de
bilitates the system and leaves it an easy prey to
disease. Loss of hearing and dimness, of sight
are amongst its m ettects,
Oar Syrup of Tar, Tola and Wild Cherry
for Colds and Coughs is not only a cure but a
preventative. It tones up the system, increases
the vitality and acta aa a general bracer. Price
25c and 50c per bottle.
But ii you aon i nxe our preparations we nave
aii otner Kinas. we nu tne aoctor,s orders too,
M. Z. DONNELL
...DRUGGIST...
A good
drug sign..
1
You well know that a eood drag sign
is the patronage wbich is bestowed on
tne store, it is tbe puritv of tne eood
bandied and the manner of doing busi
ness that makes and keeps Ibis business,
We are pleased with the result of our ef
forts to supply tne best drugs at the
beet price. We are particular about the
compounding of them.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 Seconi Street. THE DALLES
Sania Fe Rouie
Offers travelers choice of tbe following;
routes east. They are all famous for
their scenic attraction.
O. R. & N. view Ogden and Denver.
Shasta Route view Sacramento, Ogden
and Denver.
Sbaeta Route view Sacramento', Los
Angeles and Alberquerque.
A dailv line of through PULLMAN
PALACE and TOURIST SLEEPER.
from San Francisco 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 tbe undersigned, for folders and
descriptive literature. . -
J. J. DEEREUX,
Gen. Agt. Worcester, Bldg. Portland, Or,
in
MaVa
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Depart Time schedule. Arrive
for Erom Dalles. From.
Fast Salt Lake, Denver, Ft. Fat
Mail Worth, Omaha, Kan- Mail.
11:50 p.m. sas City, 8t. Louis, 3:15 p.m.
Chicago and East.
Spokane Walla Walla, 8pokane, Spokane
Flyer MinneapoUs. 6t. Paul, Flyer.
5:40 p.m. Du 1 u t h, Milwaukee, 5:00 a.m.
Chicago and East.
8 p.m. . From Pobtxahb. 4 p. m.
Ocean Steamships.
For San Francisco
January 22,
and every five days
, thereafter.
8 p.m. 4 p.m.
Ex.bunday Columbia Bv. Steamers. Ex.bundaj
To Astoria and Way
Saturday Landings.
10 p.m.
6 a. n. Willamette Rivjeb. 4:30 p. m.
Ex.bunday Oregon City, Newberg, Ex.bunday
Salem & Way Land's.
7 a. m, Wlllamitte and Yam- 3:30 p.m.
Tues.Thur. hill Rivers. Mon.,Wed.,
and Bat. Oregon City, Dayton, and Fri.
and Way-landings.
6 a. m. Willamette River. 4:30 p. m.
Tue..Thur, Portland to Corvallis, Tue., Thur
and.Sat. and Way-Landings. and Bat.
Leave
Lv Riparia Snake Biveb. Lewiston.
daily Riparia to Lewiston. daily
except except
Sunday. Saturday.
' Parties desirine tn e-n tn TTennner Rhnnld
take No. 4, leaving The Dalles at 5:30 p. m.,
making direct connection! at Hpunncr Innn.tinn.
Returning mflkinflrriirecttfntiTift.inn At ffennner
junction witn no. l, arriving at The Dalles at
p. m.
No. 22, thi-ought freight, east bound, does not
carry passenners: arrives z:au a. m.. aenarts
3:50 a. m.
rio. 24. local freight, carries Tiiusenwni. emit
bound; arrives 4:30 p. m., departs 8:15 p.m.
No. 21, west bound through freight, does not
carry passengers; arrives 8:15 p. m., departs
9:30 p. m. -
No. 23, west bound local freight, carries pas-
eeugers; arrives o.io p. m., aeparts :au a. m.
For full particulars call on O. R. fc N. t!n'a
agent The Dalles, or address
W. H. HTJRLBURT.
. Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or,
ORTHERN
PACIFIC RY.
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Pullman
Elegant
Sleeping Car
Dining Cars
Sleeping Car
ST. PAUL.
UINNEAFOLI
ODLCTH
KAKOO
GRAND FOR
CROOKSTON -WINNIPEG
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HELENA an
BUTTE
Tourist
TO
Thirough Tickets
CHICAGO
WASHINGTON
FH1I.ADEI.FHIA
VEW TOBK
BOSTON AND AtL
POINTS EAST and SOUTH
For Information, time cards, maps and tickets.
utu. uu ur wiiw ra
W. C. ALLAWAY. Agent,
The Dalles, Oregon
A. D.
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ARLTON, Asst. Q. P. A.,
rrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon
KORTEWESTEEN TRAVELERS ABE
"North-Western" Advertisers
via
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL;
And also, the equipment of its trains is the most
modern of the car builder's art embodying all
tne luxuries, comxorts ana necessaries ox travel
"IEE HEW HORTH-WESTESH LIMITED"
aotb Century Train)
Is electrid lighted both inside and out. and
equipped with handsome butfet smoking-librarj
:ar, 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 Northers
racinc, ureal jMortnern. ana "Boo-racinc
trains; and leaves daily Minneapolis 7 80p.m.;
sh rauis.iu p. m.; ana arrives i;nicago si.ou a. m.
For berth reservations, rates, folders and
illustrated booklet FREE of tbe "Finest Train
in the World call at or address Ticket
Offices 218 Washington St.. Portland; 606 Firat
Avenue. Seattle; Oran'.tc Block. Helena;
113 Nicollet Avenue. Minneapolis; 395 Robert
st., ot. rani; west superior St.. jjmutn,
3r address T. W. Tbasdalv- Oeneral Passengw
Is the Shortest and Best Route to
CHICAGO and the EAST
C. J. STUBLING
Wholesale and Retail
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Agency for the Greatest Am erican Liquor
Yellowstone Sour Mash Whiskey.
WHISKETlrom $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old. )
IMPORTED 006NA0 from $7.00 to $12.00
A LII0OIA EBAEP1IB trc p, tS.25 to
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEEE on draught, and Yal Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles
Imported Ale and Porter.
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.
Rockford Quick Shot" :
Simplicity
Durability
12-Plate Magazine Camera.
"Turn tbe lever and you are ready for
another." No plate holders with slides
to draw. No sleeve or changing bag. No
chance to fog platee. .No failures.
If you want 12 pictures Quick, buv the
'Quick-Shot.' tbe only magazine cams
era that holds tbe plates securely after
tney are exposed. JNo rattlinz or break
ing of plates. Best on earth.
3M4J... $6.00
4x5 ...$9.00
Wltn one dozen plate holders.
Manufactured under the Conley patents by the
Rockford Silver Plate Co.,
ROCKFORD, ILL.
We sell only throncrh local aeents. Ask out
agents to show yon this "Quick bhot."
Grandall
DEALERS IN
fill kinds of
UNDERTAKERS
EMBALMERS
The Dalles, Or.
Faneral Supplies
el-?-
PIONEER BAKERY.
I have re-opened this -well-known Bake,
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.
...Spring Is Coming..:
And F. S. GUNNING, tbe blackRtnith, ib prepared to put your buggies
plows and farm implements in proper shape. ' -
Second and Laughlin Streets,
Phone 157.
Wascollfarehouse Company
Headquarters for Seed Grain of all kinds.
Headquarters for Feed Grain ot eii kinds.
Headquarters for Rolled Grain, an kinds.
Headquarters for Bran, Shorts, omT"
Headquarters for "Byers Best" Pendle-
-v-1 "PlmiT This Floor ta manufactured expressly for family
tj-LJ- Av Ui use : every sack is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Wa sell oar goods lower than any house in tbe trade, and if you don't think so
call and get our prices and be convinced.
Highest Prices Paid for Wheat, Barley and Oats.
Advertise in...
The...
per gallon. (11 to 20 yearn old.V
36 (.Q er gallon. (4 to II years old.
Quick Sellers
o Complaints
?4
The Snlpes-KInersIy Drug Co.
AGENTS, The Dalles, Oregon.
& Borget
Hobes,
Burial Shoes,
Etc.
THE DALLES, OREGON".
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