CM) An Excellent Combination. The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, Strup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fiq Syrup Co., illustrate the value of obtaining1 the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing' to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa tive, cleansing1 the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative. Tn the process of manufacturing1 figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities 01 tne remedy are obtained from senna and nthw aromatic tjlants, by a method known to the California Fig Stbcp Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO BAN FRANCISCO. CAL. TYVTTTOTrrT.T.H. fCY. NEW TOSS, N. TT. For sale by all Druggists. Price SOc. per bottle. PERSON AC MKSflOS, P. McGrail is in town today from his farm on 10-Mile. B. A. Gifford returned last night from a trip, to Portland. H. W. French returned last evening from a few days visit in Portland. Mrs. J. C. Baker arrived in the city last night from Hartland, and. la visit ing friends here. Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Shinn is in the city today examining the county recorda at the clerk's otface Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Crandall were pas sengers on last night's train from Port land. They were more than delighted with the concerts by Sousa's ban 3, and feel fully repaid for their trip.- M AIM: IK I). In this city, by C. E. Bayard,' justice of the peace, Thomna C. Rutherford to Laura Hermans, both of this county. A New Hose Company. It has always been with the greatest of difficulty that the fire department has succeeded in reaching that portion of the city known as the central hill dis trict, and often has the hose carta been hauled up the steep grade on Washing ton street only to find that a false 'alarm has been given. The means for : fighting fire in that neighborhood has been wholly inadequate. It was a good move which was made fcy Jibe residents of that section last ""night when they met at the home of D. W. Mann and organized a company to be called the South Side Hose Company, to be composed of residents in that por- Copper Colored Splotches. There is only one cure for Contagious Blood Poison the disease which has completely baffled, the doctors. They are totally unable to cure it, and direct their efforts toward bottling the poison tip in the blood and concealing it from view. S. S. S. cures the disease posi tively and permanently by forcing out every trace of the taint. I was afflicted -with, a terrible blood disease. Whioh was in spots at first, bat afterwards spread aij over my Doay. These soon broke out into sores, and it Is easy to imagine tne susering I endured. Before I be came convinced that the doctors could do no good, I had spent a hundred dollars, whioh was really thrown away. I then tried various natant L medicines, but they did iliVnot reach the disease. When I had finished m first bottle of S. S. S. ' was greatly Improved and was delighted with the result. The large red splotches on tn; chest bezan to jrrnw naler and smaller. an before long disappeared entirely. I regained my lost weight, became stronger, and my ap petite greatly improved. I was soon entirely well, and my skin as clear as a piece of glass. H. Li. Mtiss, 100 Mulberry St., Newark, N. J. Don't destroy all possible chance of a cure by taking the doctor's treatment of mercury and potash. These minerals cause the hair to fall out, and will wreck the entire system. - S.S.S.rThoBlood is prBBXT vegetable, and is the only blood remedy guaranteed to contain no potash, mercury, or other mineral. Books on the disease and its treat ment mailed free by Swift Specific Com pany, Atlanta, fcreorgia. tion of the bill from-Alford Avenue east. Many charter members are on their list and others are constantly joining. It is their intention to build a small hose house on the eaet side of the knoll adjoining the property of John Cates, the expenses of the building to be met by a subscription which is now being circulated among the residents of .the dietrict. At the next meeting of the city council they will petition that body to furnish them . with a cart and bose. A number of fire pings having been put in recently, sufficient- water is already at hand. - Next Monday evening another meet ing will be held to perfect organization, adopt rules and bj-!aws and receive new members. The following officers were chosen last night: President, S. Bolton; foreman, C. Cooper; first asst., K. E. Teague; second asst., E. S. James; secretary, Vic Sampson; treaemer, L. Lane.. Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. Michael Certain, Plainfield, 111 makes the statement, that she caught cold, which ' settled on her lungs; she was treated for a month by her family physician, but grew worse. - He told her she was a hopeles victim of consumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her drugg'iBt suggested Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption; she bought a bottle and to her delight found herself benefited from the first dose. She con tinued to use and after taking six bottleB found herself sound and well ; now does her own housework, and is as well as she ever was. Free trial bottte of this Great Discovery at Blakeley & Hough ton's drug store. Only 50 cents and $1. Every bottle guaranteed. A Careless Engineer. Seattle, Wash., March. 21. A boiler exploded in the basement of a combina tion lodging house and saloon on the corner of Washington and South Second streets tonight, injuring six men. Three are fatally injured. At 11 o'clock five of the injured had been identified. The boiler was located under the sidewalk, and all the injured were pass ing by when the explosion occurred. Jacobs and Sal telle were almoBt over the the boiler. They were thrown about fifty feet in the air. Besides having their bones broken, they were severely cut by breaking glass. It is thought the explosion was due to the careless ness of the engineer, who allowed the boiler to run dry. Bismarck's Iron 2ieiT Was the reBult of hie splendid health. Indomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where stomach, liver, kindeys and bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. King's New Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25c at Blakeley & Houghton's drug score. 2 China Refuses to Cede Sun Mun Bay, Rome, March 22, It is understood that the Chinese minister has informed the Italian government that China has ab solutely refused to grant the demands of Italy for concessions at San Mun bay. For frost bites, burns, indolent sores eczema, ekin disease, ana especially Piles, De .Vitt'e Witch Hazel Salve stands first and be6t. Look out for dis honest people who try to imitate and counterfeit it. It's their endorsement of a good article. Worthless goods are not imitated. Get De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. STALLION FOB BALE. One Clydesdale stallion for eale. Can be seen at Ward's ranch, near Dufur, For terms apply to Ward Bros.,Dufur Or. 123 lmw. Happy is the man or woman who can eat a good hearty meal without suffering afterward. If you cannot do it, take Kodol Dyspepsia Cube: " It di gests what you eat, and cures all forms of Dyspepsia and Iudigestion. Snipes- Kinersly Drug Co. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., conductor on electric street car line, writes that , bis little daughter was very low with croup, and her life saved after all physicians had failed, only by using One Minute Cough Cure. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Casta tn low cbecki. All countv warrants registered prior to May 1st, 1885, will be paid at my office. Interest ceases after Feb. 27, 1899.. C. L. Phillips, County Treasurer. For a quick remedy and one that is perfectly safe for children let us recom mend One Minute Cough Core. It is excellent for croup, hoarseness, tickling in the throat and coughs. Snipes Kinersly Drag Co. Fr Bale at a Bargain. One single open buggy; also one set of single harness. Address H. R. Richards, The Dalles, or call at my place near 8-Mile. Mchl6-2wks Use Clarke & Falks Rosofoam for teeth. the tf TOM REED WILL RETIRE His Secretary Says He Will Withdraw From Politics. Boston, March 21. A Globe interview with Ames L. Allen, secretary of Speaker Thomas B. Reed, at Alfred, Me., today contained the statement that Mr. Reed will never again be a candi date for the presidency of the United States." Mr. Allen further said : "It is Mr. Reed's disposition to with draw from politics entirely.' As to Mr, Reed's antagonism in - connection with the McKinley administration, there is absolutely nothing in it. With regard to the war with Spain, Mr. Reed baa been no more conservative than was President McKinley at the beginning. As to the present war in the Philippines Mr. Reed is simply disgusted "with it." Stockholders Meeting, Notice is hereby given that there will be an annual meeting of the stockhold ers of The Dalles, Portland & Astoria Navigation Co. at their office Saturday, April 1, 1899, at p. m., for tne pur pose of electing seven directors, and transacting such other business as may properly come before eaid meeting. By order of the president. The Dalles, March 6, 1899. L. E. Ceo we. Secy. If you have a cough, throat irritation, weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult breathing, croup or hoarseness, let us suggest One Minute Cough Cure. Al ways reliable and safe. Snipes-Kiaersly Drug Co. - " Notice. Have you a farm for sale or for rent, or do you know of any person holding farming lands that they wish to dispose of? If so, please write to any agent of the O. R. & N. Co., and he will send you a circular which will interest you Notice to Tax Foyers. I will promptly close the tax roll and turn over the delinquent list to clerk on first Monday in April. Interest on all county warrants paid in for taxes shall cease on and after the turning over of Buch roll. Robert Kelly, Sheriff, Wasco" Co. . The Dalles, March 15, 1899. Wood Wood Wood. We can furnish you with strictly firEt class, dry, fir wood at the same prices which you have, been paying for inferior quality. Send us your orders and get the best. Phone 2o. Mchl. Jos. T. Pktees & Co Before the discovery of One Minuta Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis turbed by coughing congregations. No excuse for it now. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Freas Saunders has purchased the wood business of J. T. Reynolds in thi city. Those desiring good wood will find him by ringing up 'phone number 12. For Sale Cheap. Buggy and ' good set of single harness for sale cheap. Inquire at Gaunt's stable H. S. Bartow "Give me a liver regulator and regulate the world," said a genius i can The drneeist handed him a bottle of DeWitt' Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co. Good Wood. To get the best dry fir and pine wood that the market affords ling ap 40, Prompt delivery. The Dalles Lumber ing Co. ' Jan27-2m 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. tf For the best results use the Vive Camera, For sale by the Postoffice Pharmacy. Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotine for sunburn and wind chafing. tf To Care a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. Chase & Sanborn's Red Seal Boston coffees at Maier & Benton. Aek your grocer for Clarke & Falk pure concentrated flavoring extracts. FRENCH & BANKERS. CO. TRANSACT A KNERALBANKING BUE1NE8 Letters of Credit issued available in. the . Eastern States. Sight Exchange and Telegraphic Transfers . sold on JNew lorK. Umcaeo St. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore gon, Seattle Wash,, and various point in Oregon and Washington. Collections made at all points on fay orable terms. NOTICE. To whom it may concern : By virtue of an order, made bv the Common Council of Dalles City, Oregon, 'on the 7th day of March, A. D. 1899, notice is hereby given that the Common Council aforesaid will cause to be constructed, in accordance with the laws per taining thereto, a sewer system in and for said city; the nature, extent and location of said sys tem is hereinafter set forth; and the cost there of will be charged to the property benefited thereby. . .. That all of said sewers are to be of terra cotta pipe and of such sizes as may be hereafter de termined by Bt&id Council. First A main sewer, commencing from the low water mark on the Columbia river at the loot ot Union street, thence running south on Union street to the intersection of tbc alley be tween Fourth ami Fifth streets with Union street, thence south on Union street to the in. tersection of Tenth and Union streets. Second A main sewer, commencing nt and connected with the sewer at the intersection of the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets with Union street, thence running easterly, through private property in block 10, thence easterly through the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets to Washington street, thence south on n asmngton 8 trees to r uilon street. Third A sewer commencing at and connected with the sewer at the intersection of the alley between First and Second streets with Union street, thence running easterly on said alley to Laugh Hn street, thence south onLanghlin street w ruuiui sueet. Fourth A Bewer commencing at and cofinHCfc- ed with the sewer at the intersection of the alley between First and Second streets with Laughlin street, thence running easterly through said alley to Jefferson street, thence north on Jeffer son street aoont iuu xeei, tnence easterly to a point in the middle of Tr.ylor street about 130 feet north of the north side of the intersection of Taylor and Second streets. Fifth A sewer commencing at the intersec tion of the alley between Second and Third streets with Taylor street, thence westerly on sai a aiiey to .Monroe street, tnen-e nortn to con nect with sewer in alley between First and Sec ond streets. Sixth A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer on Laughlin-street at the intersec tion of the alley between Second and Third ts. with Laughlin St.. thence easterly through said alley to Madison street, thence southerly on Madison street to the intersection ot Third aud Madison streets, thence easterly on 1 hird street to the intersection of Third and Monroe streets. Seventh A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Laughlin street at the in tersection of the alley between Third and Fourth streets with Laucrhlin street, thence runnintr easterly to Madison Btreet. Eighth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Laughlin street at the in tersection of Fourth and Laughlin streets, thence easterly on Fourth street to Jefferson street. Ninth A sewer commencing at and connect ed with sewer on Laughlin street at the inter section ot rourtn ana Laugmin streets, thence westerly to n asmngton street. Tenth A sewer commencing at and connect ed with sewer on Laughlin street at the inter section of the alley between Third and Fourth streets with Laughlin btreet, thence westerly to tt u&miigLuu street. Eleventh A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Laughlin street at the in tersection ol the alley between Second and Third streets with Laughlin street, thence westerly to ivttBuiiigLuii Btrtreit. Twelfth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Union street at the inter section of the alley between Second and Third etreetswith said Union- street, thence running reivri uitjug Bttiu uuey to me intersection oi 6RiQ aiiey wun warning ton street. Thirteenth A sewer commencing at and con nected with the sewer on Union street at the in tersection of the alley between Third and Fourth streets with Union street, thence easterly through BHid alley to the intersection of said alley with v ashington street. F urteenth A sewer commencing at and con nectcd with the sewer on Union street at the in tersection of the alley between Fifth and Sixth streets' with Union street, thence easterly through said alley to the intersection of said al ley with Washington street Fifteenth A sewer commencing at and con nected with the sewer on Union street at the in tersection of the alley north of First street with Union street, thence running easterly through said alley to the intersection of said alley with Laugnun street. Sixteenth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Union street at the inter section of the alley between Second and Third streets with Union street, thence westerly through said alley to the intersection of said alley with Liberty street, thence southerly on Liberty street to the alley between Fifth and Sixth streets. Seventeenth A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer on Liberty street at the intersection of the alley between Second and Third streets with said Liberty street, thence running westerly through said alley to the west end of said alley. Eighteenth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Union street at the inter section oi the alley between Third and Fourth streets, thence running westerly through said alley to the intersection of said alley with Lib erty street. Nineteenth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Liberty street at the inter section of the alle between Fourth and Fifth streets with said Liberty street, thence Tunning easterly through said alley to the intersection of said alley with Union struct. Twentieth A sewer commencing at and con nected with sewer on Liberty street at the inter section of the alley between Third and Fourth streets with said Liberty street, tbence running westerly and through said alley to the intersec tion of said alley with Lincoln street. Twenty-first A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer on Liberty reet at the intersection of Fourth and Liberty streets, thence ruoning westerly along Fourth street to the intersection of Fourth and Lincoln streets. Twenty-second A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer in alley between Second and Third streets at the Intersection of Pent land street with said alley, thence running south on said street to Third street, thence west on Third strict to the intersection of Third and Fourth streets. Twenty-third A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer at the intersection of Third and Pentland streets, thence running easterly on Third street to the intersection of Third and Lincoln streets. Twenty-fourth A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer at the intersection of Fourth and Lincoln streets, thence running westerly along Fourth street to the intersection of Third and Fourth streets. Twenty-fifth A sewer commencing at and connected with sewer running on Third street at the intersection of Third and Fourth streets. thence running westerly ana 7o leet more or less north of the road leading to the Mill creek bridge, to said Mill creek bridge. Duted at Dalles city, Oregon, this the 10th day ot Marcn, lsya. u. u. liAiu, mcbll Recorder of Dalles City. SO YEARS V EXPERIENCE Trade Marks Designs Copyrights &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain oar opinion free whether an Invention is probably patentable. Communica tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patent sent free. Oldest agency for securing paten ta. - Patents taken through Munn Sl Co. receive ipeeial notice, without charge, in the Scientific American A handsomely Illustrated weekly. Tanrest cir ralation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a. year ; fonr months, $L, Sold, by all newsdealers. L'UNN & Co.3616"- New York Branch Offtoe, 62 F 8U, Washington. D. C - Ghfoniele Publishing Co. & 'US 'is a m IS to as The... The Dalles, Oregon. ..GHflS. FRflW- Butchers and FaPcoefs ..Exchange.. Keeps oh draught the celebrated COLUMBIA BEER, acknowl edged the best beer in The Dalles, at the usual price. Come in, try it and be couvinced. Also the Finest brands of Wines, Liquor and Cigars. Sandrjuiehes of all Kinds always on hand. laaJutiyHii m Jift- Atft -"V1 V U"- V'-'V'j liAHH GENERAL 4 Wagon and Carriage Work. y Fish Brothers' Wagon. p Tbird ani Jefferson. none 159 I HERV1 Restores VITALITY, LOST V'GOR AND MANHOOD Cures Impotency, Night Emissions and wasting diseases, all effects of self- abuse, or excess and indis cretion. A nerve tonic and blood builder. Brings the pink glow to pale cheeks anf restores the fire of youth. By mail 50c per box; 6 boxes for $3.50; with a written guaran tee to cure or refund tue money. KERVITA MEDICAL CO. Clinton & Jackson Sts., CKICACO, iU Dyspepsia Cure. Digests what you eat. It artificially digests the food and aids Nature in strengthening and recon structing the exhausted digestive or gans. It is the latest discovered digest ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efficiency. It in stantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, SickHeadache,Gastralgia, Cramps, and all other results of imperfect digestion. Prepared by E. C. DWltt A Co., Cblcaao. Blaciismiifts ...AND... - iisestoeis We Have... PRINTERS. Heat Ulork. Quick Uiopk. Reasonable Prices. EAST and SOUTH via - The Shasta Route OF THE- Southern Pacific Comp'y. Trains leave and are due to arrive at Fortlau OVERLAND Ex press, Salem, Rose burg, Ashland, Sac- 6:00 F. M.i 1 Franciseo, Mojave, 9 A. M. Los Angeles ,1.1 Paso, New Orleans and I East 8:30 A. M. Roseburg and way sta tions 4:40 P. M Daily except Sundays. Via woodbura fori I Mt.Anfrel, Silvcrton, I West Scio, Browns- i yllle, Springfield and I (.Natron J (Corvallis and way( (stations ) Daily except Sundays 17:30 A. M 5:50 P.M INDEPENDENCE PASSENGER. Express train Daily (except Sunday). 4,50 p.m. (Ly. Portland At.) 8:25 a. m 7:30 p.m. jAt..McMinnville..Lv. 5;50a, m. 8:30 p.m. Ar. .Independence.. Ly.) 4:60 a.m. Daily. tDaiiy.except Sunday. DINING CARS ON OGDEN ROUTE. PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPERS AND SECOND-CLASS BLEEPING CARS Attached to all Through Trains. Direct connection at Ban Francisco with Occi dental and Oriental and Pacific mail .Bteamship lines for JAPAN and CHINA. Sailing dates on application. Kates ana ucKets to eastern points ana en rope. Also JAPAN, CHINA, HONOLULU ana AUSTRALIA. All above trains arrive at and depart from Grand Central Station. Fifth and Irving streets VAMHILL DIVISION. ! Passenger Depot, foot of Jefferson street. Leave for Sheridan, week days, at 4:30 p. m Arrive at Portland, 9 :30 a. m. ' Leave for AIRLIE on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:40 a.m. Arrivo at Portland, Tues day, Thursday and Saturday it 8:05 p. m. Except Sunday. Except Saturday. R. KxEKLER, Manager. G, H. MAEKHAM, Asst. G. F. Si Pass. Agt Through Ticket Office, 134 Third Btreet, where through tickets to all points in the Eastern. States, Canada and Europe can be obtained at lowest rates from J. B. KLREXAND, Ticket Agent. or N. WHEALDON. Tne CDiumQia Packing Co.. PACKERS OF PORKand BEEF MANUFACTURERS OF Fine Lard and Sausages Curers of BRAND HAMS & BACON i)E1ED BEEF, ETCl J. 8. SCHBNK, President. H. M. Bbal , Cashier first National Bank. THE DALLES - - - OREGON Li General Banking Business transacted Deposits received, subject to aigaz Draft or Check. Collections made and proceeds promptly remitted on dav of collection. Sight and Telegraphic Exchange sold on New York, San Francisco and "oriv land. . DIRBOTOKS. D. P. Thompson. . Jno. S. Schbkck. Ed. M. Williams, Gko. A. Juibb. H. M. Bball.