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SATURDAY. . .DECEMBER 16, 1899
"ME AND MY PARTY."
A USELESS DISCUSSION.
The Sacramento News is one oftb
few republican papers that has the in
dependence not to allow the adminis
tration or Hanna to do its thinking
On the subject of truste it is sound
and says the promoters haye created
a discussion in which the usefulness of
tresis is set up in their defense.
was a very cunning device," continue
the News, "to create a discussion
where all the logic is on one side. Even
President Gompers, of the American
Federation of Labor, a man of kee
sagacity and experience, finds himself
drawn into a strange controversy
. trust in any line of industry sun-end
era- the consumers to the mercies of
unrestrained selfishness. It puts it in
. the power of a few men to fix the
prices arbitrarily, and then expects
oebDle to depend upon the sense of
justice of the trust. All human ex
perience tells against the conclusion
that business is benevolence. Men
with things to sell Invariably get as
- much for them as they can. That is
'human nature. The only reason that
potatoes do not sell for more than
dollar a sack is that those who have
notatoea to sell cannot get more. But
. let a trust get hold of all the bulbs in
the country and the potato will swiftly
become an expensive luxury. Com
petition is the natural check on
avarice. ' Destroy it and ayarice will
assert itself. The only possible ex
caption to this rule lies in the social
istio contention for government con'
trol of the sources of prodtction.
, "Mr. Gompers, strangely enough
Bays that he is not prepared to give an
oDiniou noon the effects of the trusts
on wages of labor. Yet it should need
no reflection to enable him to reach
conclusion on this Question. With
the coming of the trust will come
' cessation of competition for labor, the
solitary factor in the determination
wages. With a thousnnd iron found
. aries in market for labor the iron
worker will be sure to do better than
. -if only one concern seeks his services.
The trust is a public enemy, and it
makes no difference whether it is
trust in labor or commodities. No
benefit . can be derived by - the great
consuming and laboring masses out of
trusts."
GOVERNOR GEER DENIES.
The Union Scout publishes a letter
from Governor Geer and addressed to
the editor of the ' paper in which the
acousltion of Plummer is stoutly de-
nled. The governor explains why he
has not sooner denied the charge by
prefacing his letter thus:
"Your urgent request, in" a recent
issue of f he Scout, for a word from me
; , regarding the alleged 'receipt' for the
' sale of an office, under this administra
tion, has1 reached me, and, coming
. from my boyhood home, where my
. friends are not merely. . limited by
- political lines, has persuaded me to
change my mind and do what public
men cannot and need not often ' do,
take notice of columnies that few of
1 them ever escape."
He then goes on to brand Plummer
as a rascal and the receipt which ho
claims to hold as a forgery. The peo-
' pie of Oregon will be glad to learn
. that the governor has had the man
hood to stand np and defend his char
acter, though they canaot but censure
him ' for delaying the matter to this
late date, and will insist upon his
' prosecuting Plummer for ciiminal
libel and thereby fully vindicate him'
self before the world. If Plummer ha
vilified the governor and thereby' cast
a reflection noon the state, he is guilty
of a crime for which he should suffer.
Let the governor prosecute him in
the courts, and thus forever silence
him.v If he does not, Plummer will
continue asserting the genuineness of
his accusation, and the matter will
then rest upon the veracity of the two
men.
It is probably too soon to say what
the British government, will do with
Kroger if it gets him but if there is
any intention of treating him as Bona'
parte was treated after his surrender
it will bo as unwise as it is inhuman.
Great Britain has at last acknowledged
that there is a "state of war" in the
Transvaal, and modern war does not
sanction cruelty to the conquered.
Moreover, if Great Britain wishes to
keep alive the spirit of revolt and of
hostility to her rule among the
burghers of all South Africa there is
no surer way of accomplishing this
than by barbarous treatment of the
leader who is so deservedly esteemed
by his people. New York World.
est practices. Such cases as this lead
people to believe there is something
wrong in the conduct of our reform
atory institutions. The community is
taxed to apprehend and convict crimi
nals, yet the parties convicted too
often fail to profit by the admonition
which the state inflicts. It appears to
be their nature to violate the law, and
no matter how severe the punishment'
they go back to a life of crime so soon
as they turn their backs on prison
gates. It would seem that in such
cases courts should have more latitude
in passing sentence, and that the state
should have authority to exercise
servilance over discharged convicts
At least that a par-ty twice convicted
should, at the expiration of his second
term, be watched by the authorities,
and whenever he fails to engage
honest avocation in a reasonabl
length of time, that he be sent back to
the penitentiary without trial. Those
who will not learn by experience to be
honest and upright forfeit all claims
for leniency, and should not be per
mitted to be a burden upon taxpayers
through being tried over and oyer for
offenses.
'NATURAL CRIMINALS.
The arrest of Brown and Wilson and
the accounts of their operations since
they were discharged from the peni
tentiary last September, is another
evidence that some men who are na
turally criminals will not learn from
experience, nor reform when given the
severest lessons. These men were
convicted two years ago of assault with
intent to rob, or rather they plead
guilty-to the charge and were sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary,
While in the pentitlary, by good
conduct, theyfgained a few credits and
were discharged from prison on Sep
tember 26th of this year, two months
short of their sentence, they having
been received at the penitentiary
on Nov. 27, 1897.
While in the penitentiary they were
no doubt subjected to the custotaary
strict prison regulations and nnderwen t
thetordlnary punishmet but they failed
to profit by the severe lesson. Hardly
had they discarded prison clothes than
than they began practing their dis
honest deeds. They began operating
In Portland, where they continued to
rob and steal until run out of that city,
one of them with three bullet wounds
In his body. Escaping justice there,
they came to this county and their
first act was to steal two horses.
There can be no doubt but they will
be sent back to the penitentiary, this
time probably for longer terms than
at first, but it is doubtful if they will
profit by their second lesson, for when
they go forth again as free men it is
likely they will continue their dishon-
in
EXPANSION IS EXPENSIVE,
If -those who are such radical ex
pansionists will but stop to consider
the expenses that are attached to
carrying.the American flag into there'
mote corners of the world, they will per
haps be less enthusiastic about subdu,
ingforeign races for the benefit of com
merce, for they will soon be convinced
that the expense far exceeds the pros
pective gains. The annual report of
the secretary of the treasury furnishes
a statement that should cause them
to reflect, because it gives figures to
show what militarism ' is costing
us, and what a drain it is upon the
people. To fully appreciate the cost
of carrying on the war it would pos
sibly be well to first consider the co9t
of maintaining the army and navy for
the year ending June 30, 1898, and
then compare it with the cost of the
past year.
The treasurer's report for the year
ending June- 30, 1898, shows the cost
of the war department to have been
$91,992,000 and that of the navy de
partment 958,825,985, a total of $160,
815,985 for the two. This it will be
remembered included a portion of the
cost of the war with Spain, as war was
declared on April 20, 1898, and much
of the cost of preparation for that war
had been incurred prior to the close of
the fiscal year. The report of the
secretary of the treasury for the year
ending June 30, 1899, just submitted to
congress, shows the cost of the war
department for the year to have been
$229,841,244, and that of the navy de
partment was $63,942,104, an Increase
in the cost of the two departments of
$142,967,353 over that of the previous
year This excess is the cost of ex
pansion to the United States. A tax
of two dollars for every man, woman
and child in the country. After we
have subdued tho islanders with
whom we are fighting can we expect
an increase of commerce with 'them
the profits of which will net us that
amount in ten years? Were the war
to end now and were we to come iD to
peaceable possession of the islands at
onefs, we could not in ten years gain
enough trade with the islands to make
us even on what we have expended on
them in the past year. But when
peace is declared the expense will; not
end.' An immense standing army will
baf required to maintain' order. This
has .been found . necessary in Cuba
where the people are content with the
terns we have given them, then how
much more necessary will it be to keep
an army in the Philippines where a
large number of the people are opposed
to American domination. Expansion
over the islands of the sea has proven
expensive and it- will long continue to
be a drain upon the taxpayers of this
nation.
OUR INTERESTS ARE COMMON.
The low price of wheat this year is
convincing evidence to farmers that
they cannot depend solely on wheat
raising and it is equally convincing to
Dalles business men and property
owners that varied resources are need
ed to sustain the town. To the farmer
an abundant harvest of wheat and
good prices for one season means pros
perity; it means that he can live well
improve his faro and lay something
away for "a rainy day," but such years
do not come often. They are rather
the exception than the rule. Therefore
the farmer cannot depend solely on
wheat, and since the welfare of towns
depends upon the prosperity of the
farmers, it is desirable that more
diversified farming . prevail the
country over.
But to make this profitable there
must be a diversified market close to
the base of supply. The products of
the garden and orchards of the poultry
yard and pig sty cannot be advantage
ously shipped long distances, hence if
diversified farming in Wasco county is
made profitable a home market must
be created. There must be more pen
pie here to consume what the farmers
raise. . Were The Dalles a manufactur
ing center with a population of 10,000,
had we a fruit and vegetable cannery,
to convert the surplus output of the
orchard and garden into merchant
able commodities diversified farming
would pay. Without tbem there is
little encouragement for the farmer to
raise anytning except what will stand
transportation a long distance.
Hence it is that the interests of the
farmers of this country are common
to those of the residents of The Dalles.
They want a direct and convenient
market for whatever they may produce
We want tbem to nave such a market
so that they may be able to buy what
we offer tbem for sale. The farmers
are interested in building up The
Dalles, while The Dalles has a direct
interest in their welfare. Wish such
allied interest it should not be dlffl
cult to induce farmers to join the busi
ness men and property owners of the
town in creating manufacturing indus
tries that would be a benefit to both
There are plenty of farmers who have
idle capital who would invest in enter
prises that show profit and at the same
time would enhance the value of their
property and increase their business.
If the people of The Dalies will take
the lead in the matter of building up
new industries they will receive abun
dant aid from their neighbors in the
country, for they are interested as well
as we in the welfare and thrift of the
town.
War has ever been an agency that
advanced the price of farm products,
but the two great wars that are now
being conducted do not appear to have
a very good effect on the price of
wheat it still stays at 45 cents a
bushel. There must be something
radically . wrong either a combine
among buyers or a scarcity of money
with which to buy.
RUGS FOR XMA8.
We know of several who are
going to make presents of these
useful things. Ornamental too.
Those buying them here will be
giving the nicest ones and be
paying the least for them.
25c to $5.00.
FINE PETTICOATS.
Very Suitable-: from one lady
to another one of those better-
class Petticoats: Mercerized Sa
teens, all plain colors, made with
a deep flounce and ruffle, as well
as others made of metallic skirt
iher in those striking silver
cr
stripes. $1.75 to $5.00.
Silk ones too at prices no
higher.
We'll be busy as bees until Xmas. Couldn't be otherwise, with all these attractions.
Holiday goods suit
able for old and young,
rich and poor, at
A. 1. Williams A Co's
The place where
you can most con
ven ie n tly do your
holiday shopping.
We Want Everybody's Opinion
on this subject.
We've been told
We believe it agree with them per-
that we have the Finest Collection of Gift-Goods in The Dalles.
fectly, still, would like your own opinion, personally expressed.
People are enthusiastic over the many pretty things displayed throughout our store. Many come
again and again to the Chinaware counters, the Notion counters, the Fancy Goods counters; where first a
piece of China is bought for Aunt Sarah, then a nice Necktie Box for Cousin Frank, or a capacious Wallet
for Uncle Ben back in the states. Nobody is disappointed here, for we are prepared this season to fill all
wants. We have sornething for everybody at prices that suit all purses and make this
The Best Holiday Shopping Place in Town.
Decorated sChinaware;
Hand some,
highly orna
mental pieces. To see them is to want them. To know our low prices is to buy
them. They are simply irresistable to young housekeepers, and others not so
Home-Comfort After a hard
day's work there is nothing he
likes better that to take off his
shoes and slip his feet into a
cozy pair of slippers.
Are his slippers getting worn
and shabby, out at- the toes, or
trod down on the counters?
Then it's slippers he wants for
Xmas. Slippers such as we can
show you.
. . Vici Kid Slippers, brown col
or, white kid lining, soft, flexi
ble soles, easy low heels' .and,
broad toes that are very sug
gestive of comfort. $1.50, $1.75.
Smoking or House jackets
are among the mostly appreciated gifts
any one can favor a man with. Being
men -ourselves we are in a position to
know.
Our Smoking Jackets are admired by
every man who sees them.
Ton can buy one for
"6.00, 6.BO, $7.60, S8.75 or $IO
young are impressed. Consider these items for Xmas giving:
Cups and Saucers, for afternoon Coffees and 5
o'clock Teas; 15c to 50c.
Cups and Saucers, full regular sizes, Teas and Cof
fees; 25c to 99c, '
Sugars and Creamers, for 5 o'clock Teas, bianti
fully decorated in gold and colors; per set, 29c, 39c, 48c,
69c and up to $2.87.
3-Piece Sets, Sugar, Creamer and Tea Pot; artistic in
design and beautifully decorated; $2.39, $2,49, $2.90, $3.69.
China Cream Pitchers, beautifully decorated, at 95c,
$1.25 and $1.50.
Individual Tea Pots, decorated China, at 49c, 59c
and to $1.25.
We would like to tell you of the dozens of other pretty
things, in fancy plates, for Fruits, Cakes, etc., of the fruit
bowls, and those beautiful opal glass water bottles, jewel
caskets, pin trays, puff boxes, which can be had in sets of
four or six, or by the single piece, of beautiful vases, that
bring up thoughts of India and Japan; but space forbids,
and then its awhole lot more satisfactory for you to come
and see, and plan and buy if you want to.
Dressing Sacques
For morning wear. They look '
comfortable they feel comfort
able. There's nothing in the
garment line quite as nice for a
Xmas gift at these prices:
Ladies' Wool Eiderdown Dres
sing Sacque; colors, red, pink,
and blue; crochet edge in con
trasting color, at 95c and $125,
Eiderdown Dressing Sacque,
in fancy stripes, large collar
bound in ribbon an extra good
value at $1.65. Others up to
$4.50.
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From the china section it is but a step to the Fancy
Goods counters. Here you will be able to make your
gift-selections for the , entire family. A seemingly
endless variety; everything imaginable for the desk,
the center table, the dresser; for the decoration of the
wall, the floor, the parlor, the sitting room, the dining
room and the sleeping apartment. Little trinkets at
little. prices or more elaborate ones if you want them.
This beautiful Toilet and Manicure
Case, made . of full Broque Celluloid, in
a rich shade of Red, with two pictures
in natural colors in panels on cover and
on drop front, embossed extension
basej' stin lining,' with large stationary
( mirror inside of Case, white decorated
bevel-plate mirror, brush and Celluloid
comb; six-piece manicure fittings; size
1 If x6x7, only $5.50.
Toilet Case, White Cel
luloid, beautifully - tinted
and embossed, Pink Crepe
Cloth lining; white em
bossed bevel-plate mirror,
brush and Celluloid comb,
only 95c.
Toilet Case, full Renaissance Celluloid, assorted
shades, handsome panel picture top; satin lining,
containing large size decorated comb, brush and
bevel-plate mirror, size 10ix4x3, $2J50.
MANICURE SETS; there is always a demand for
Manicure Sets at Xmas time. We have a limited number,
just about enough to last through ;the week. Here's one:
Green tinted oval top celluloid case, panel picture- in three
colors, puffed satin lining to match, seven pieces . of mani
cure fittings; a high grade article only $1.85. Others at
from $1.19 to $2.75. ,
CELLULOID GOODS for Xmas gifts. Perhaps
there isn't another line of goods that offers as wide a range
of appropriate articles as you will find here; and at such
small prices. Here are Toilet Cases, beautitully embossed,
of white celluloid, some tinted, others with panel pictures
in natural colors; all suggestive of Xmas time; prices range
from 50 cents to $3.00.
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, of Celluloid and Enam
eled Wood. They are finished in various ways! Some
have highly embossed lids, delicately tinted, others have
the word, "Handkerchiefs"- embossed on the top. Those
made of wood are of Japanese manufactuae and show the
highest type of oriental decorating. Some are less elabor
ate. 18c to $3.00.
Umbrellas. A choice , as
sortment for both ladies and
men. Take it all in all an um
brella is about as - useful an
article as anything you may
give at Xmas time, especially in
our climate; and if he or she is
in need of one that settles all
'further worry.
. Our umbrellas are made by
a leading manufacturer, well
known for the quality of his
wares. Evejy one is guaranteed.
1 . Any style of handle $1.50,
$2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and up to $10.
Others as cheap though as
. 50 cents, if you want them.
Bath Robes.
One of the very things a comfort
loving man thinks indispensable to the
completeness of his wardrobe.
One of the many things appropriate
for Xmas giving.
$8, $6.BO, $7.00, $9.BO and IO,
Fancy Robes, to be made np into Bath
Robes, if you prefer.
TRAMPLING JUSTICE.
. The house of representatives yes
terday violated the .constitution of the
Unltod States by refusing to receive
a lawfully elected representative of tbe
people. The personality of Roberts
and the question whether he should
have been permitted to retain his seat
do not enter into the matter." The
house has transgressed the right of rep
resentative government, the supreme
law of the republic.
In the same spirit of lawlessness the
speaker of the bouse went on to ap
point as tbe committee to sit as Rob
ert's judges nine men who had voted
against admitting him, and to appoint
as chairman of that committee, as di
rector of its "judicial" proceedings,
Mr. Taylor, of- Ohio, tbe man who
stood up in the house as' Robert's ac
cuser! The. trampling of a fundamental
principle of right-was followed by the
trampling of a fundamental principle
of justice.
- The crimes charged against Roberts
are abhorrent to the moral sense of
the American people. But what is
the relative importance ol Robert's al
leged polygamous practices,- his al
leged violations of the moral sensibili-
tlna nf lv1if7jLtfnn in nnmnnpLnn wlr.h and
such reckless lawlessness as this?
If in a moment of great national
peril the representatives of the people
were to violate fundamental principles
under stress of dire necessity, they
might have a plea in justification for
their grave offense. But what shall be
said of such disregard and disrespect
for right and justice under no greater
stress than a craven panic? -
A dangerous precedent has been es
tablished, a dangerous inroad upon
the rights of an accused person has
been made. No feeling about Roberts
could obscure these facts of rapidly
growing disrespect for personal and
constitutional rights from the public
view. N. Y. World.
LOSING PRESTIGE.
At the beginning of tbe War between
Great Britain and the Transvaal
President Kruger told the people that
the Lord would direct their bullets
and that right would prevail. Judging
from recent events it would seem that
the sturdy old Dutchman spoke with a
prophetic tongue. Either the Lord or
some very good marksman" ars-direct
ing the bnlleU of the Boers, for Id
every battle thus far they have inflicted
terrible punishment upon the British.
So accurate has been their fire and so
stubborn their resistance that - the
English are surprised. They did not
believe any soldiers could withstand
their charges, but they have found the
Boers as impregnable as a stone wall.
When compelled to retreat they do so
orderly and contest every foot of
gronnd they surrender.
- This resistance is something - the
English were unprepared for. It was
something they had not met for a long
time. But it is not to be woundered
at that the British were surprised, for
in recent years they have not been
pitted against a people who were their
equals. They have been fighting in
ferior races in - North Africa and
India a semi-civilized class who would
discharge . their weapons 'and then
run away. They have met unorganiz
ed bands who were unaccustomed to
modern warfar, ' and have won what
appeared to be brilliant victories, but
which were similar to the slaughters
being wrought by American soldiers
in the Philippines. But when pitted
against the Dutch farmers of South
Afrloa they have fouod an enemy well
worthy of their best endeavors, a peo
ple who are fighting for home, liberty
justice. When pitted against
such people it will be shown, as has
been at Nickelsen's Neck and Storm
berg that the British soldier is not
nearly so dangerous as he has been
supposed. Great Britain is losing
much of its underserved credit of be
ing the most powerful military nation
on earth in this fight against tbe Boers,
and will cease to be a terror to the
other governments who will be con
vinced that they may successfully
twist the lion's tall if the two little
South African republics with less
than 1.000.000 people can hold out
against the big bully.
TRUSTS ARE
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UNLAWFUL.
. The Oregonian now says a country
that parts with its gold and gets some
thing in return is not made poorer or
in anv wav injured. This is different
from the theory advanced by that
paper recently, that tbe free coinage of
silver would drive gold away, cause
silver to come in its place, ' and there
by ruin the country. If we were to
part with our gold and get two dollars
in silver for every dollar that went
away (that is "60-cent" silver dollars)
we fail to see wherein It would be
more detrimental tnan excnanging
our gold for merchandise.
The United States supreme court has
handed down an unanimous decision
that all trade combinations engaged
in interstate commerce which by con
certed action prevent competition and
enhance' prices beyond a reasonable
limit, thus restricting trade, are un
lawful and are subject to the Sherman
anti-trust law. The case in which this
opinion was rendered was one against
tbe Addyston Pipe and. Steel Co., and
is tbe first application of tbe Sherman
law to manufacturing enterprises.
This decision of the supreme court
is a direct slap at Attorney Genera
Griggs, who held that the anti-trust
law was inoperative as applied to man
ufacturers. i In a recent letter the at
torney-general said: .
"A combination or trust for the pur
pose of maintaining a monopoly in the
manufacture of a necessity of life is
not within the scope of tbe Sherman
act and cannot be suppressed by the
federal courts. It is a popular error,
nursed by newspapers, to assert that
the attorney-general of the United
States has control of corporations or
combinations which engage in manu
facture in the various states. This is
entirely a matter of state control."
President McKinley appears to take
the same view of the present law as
does his attorney-general and ex
advocate of trusts, for in bis message
to congress he treats the trust ques
tion as if there were no laws affecting
them, for he says that he feels con
fident congress will take ''wise and
judicious' action" on the question of
trusts.
But the supreme court brushes aside
the views of these two luminaries, and
say 8 the law is operative. Whether it
is far reaching enough to regulate all
the combines is a question, for there
are trusts" that will exist until the
tariff protecting them is wiped out,
but if Mr. Griggs had vigorously prose
cuted the trusts under this lawj tbe
supreme court would evidently have
sustained him in most cases, and there
would be fewer of tbem today hamper
ing trade and oppressing' consumers
IDLE CAPITAL.
According to the financial statement
of the First National bank of this city
at the close of business on the 2d of
the present month there were deposits
in tho bank amounting to 1305,356,
and the loane and discounts on that
bate aggregate $163,668, leaving 1173,-
698 idle capital in that bank alone. THAI
In French & Co's. bank there is prob
ably a like amount of money belonging
to local depositors who find no profi
table investment for it, thus allowing
some 9350.000 to lye in banks earning
nothing for the owners or for the
banks.
- With this amount of idle money
deposited In the banks it is folly to
say that The Dalles cannot afford to
engage In manufacturing. There is
sufficient capital here owned by resi
dents of tbe town and county to
establish numerous enterprises, to give
employment to hundreds of people,
who in turn would become consumers
and furnish a market for - large
quantities of products raised by farm
ers that either goes to waste or is sold
at a very small profit. Tbe invest
ment .of this idle capital would be a
benefit not only to the town and
country, but also to tbe owners. If it
were invested in some enterprise that
paid dividends of oniy 5 percenta year,
it would be " that much gain to the
owner. A woolen mill, canning es
tablishment or numerous other indus
tries if properly conducted would
realize more than that rate on tbe in
vestment. Then why will not the
owners of this idle money seek invest
ments that will build up tbe town and
also earn something for themselves?
What is the use of talking about
subsidies to induce foreign capital to
come here and invest so long as there
is plenty of money unoccupied owned
by local people to set new industries
going? Let those whose money is
earning them nothing start something
going that will furnish employment
HIDEOUS NIGHTMARE
for their property, and tbey will not
only make money for themselves but
will build up the town and country.
After twenty years of wa-idering in
tbe desert of silverism, tbe republican
party emerges into the promised land
of honest money. - Ignorance has dis
appeared before enlightenment, dema
gogy has at last been unmasked and
stands revealed in all its misery and
shame. Hereafter no republican need
tremble at the sound of, the word
"gold" or fear to say he is for tbe
gold standard.
What did John G. Carlisle have to
fill up his reports with as secretary of
the treasury? Exposure of free coin
age and demonstrations of the gold
standard. But uow it is possible for
Secretary Gage to get upon higher
ground.. He doesn't have to apologize
for gold and swear friendship for
silver. . That has passed away.' We
have got beyond it. All there is left
pf free coinage now is a hideous night
mare. Mr. Gage can talk about the
details of strengthening the gold
standard and the intricate problems of
currency and banking reform. Ore
gonian.
Yes, all that is left of free coinag-
for the present is a "hideous night
mare." The time when tbe owner of
re jald take it to the mints and
have it coined into money of tbe
nation is only remembered in our
dreams. The time when tbe silver
mines of the Rockys gave employment
to hundreds of thousands of men work
ing at $4 a day and tbe Pacific coast
farmer's wheat was worth a dollar a
bushel has flitted away and has long
since gone into history. But con
gress is considering a measure,ana
All tbey have to do is to accumulate
the silver and other elassas of credit
currency, present it at tbe treasury
and demand gold in exchange, ' Under
the provisions of this proposed law
the secretary of the treasury can not
refuse to pay out tbe gold. When his
stock is exhausted he must Issue
interest bearing bonds and buy more
gold. This new form of legalized
"endless chain" can be worked until
the 11,096,000,000 of silver, gold and
surer certificates, treasury notes and
greenbacks now in circulation are all
locked up in the treasury and bonds
representing their value are issued in
to pay for them. The. result of
the operations of this law can be that
the only money we will have left in
circulation will be tbe gold am -Minting
to . some . $&5Q,000,000 ; and whatever
bank notes the national banks majhee
-fit to issue. . When this law is in full
operation aad the people have been
ground down by the greed of bond
holders it will be a nightmare hover
ing over, us more hideous to contem
plate than anything America has ever
known.
There is an abundance of every thi ng,
except it be money, in Wasco and
adjacent counties at present, and the
prospects are now favorable that there
will be bountiful harvests next season
This should stimulate The Dalles to
put forth an effort to enlarge Its busi
ness facilities or rather tbe facilities
for people to get here to trade. Rail
roads and wagon roads leading into
the city will be a help, and a free
wagon bridge across the Columbia
would help wonderfully.
will pass it, that will hang as a more
hideous nightmare over the people
than did ever the idea of free coinage,
It is the alleged currency reform bill
which proposes to make all obligations
existing now or hereafter to be con
tracted, payable in gold, giving the
secretary of the treasury authority to
issue bonds whenever be sees fit,
providing that credit currency of (be
government, including greenbacks,
silver certificates and even silver coin,
may be presented at the treasury and
gold demanded for them, and
turning over the issuance of all credit
currency to national banks.
Wnen thisiniquitious measure shall
be placed upon the statute books,
which it certainly will, It ere is noth
ing to prevent tbe bond holders (so-
called financiers) tying up every dollar
The vote on the currency bill will be
taken in tbe bouse next Monday, . and
nobody doubts that it will pass.
Bondholders have such a erlo on enn.
gressmen that they dare not refuse to I of money ln the United States except j enough, but tbe practice would likely
grant their demands. IKOia coin ana national Dans notes, j be a laUura.
Governor Geer says Plummer Is a
liar, a rascal and a forger, but tbe
governor has not yet had him arrested
for criminal libel. Why don't the
governor prosecute the man who bas
defamed bim and cast such reflections
upon tbe state? Governor Geer owes
something more to the people of Ore
gon than tbe mere denial of Plummer's
accusations. If be does not prosecute
Plummer there are people whp will
still belieye Mr. Geer guilty.
Despite tbe protests of Taylor and
his backers that tbey could not get
justice before Goebel's election com
mission, the board has certified that
Taylor was elected governor. .Tbey
probably judged the election commis
sion by tbomselyes and cried fraud be
fore they were hurt. Our republican
ft lends should now be convinced that
they can get justice from a democratic
election board wbenevar they show
that justiceiis on their side.
Tbe Appeal to Reason says tbe actual
con of saterial and Jabor In an ord;
nary derby oat is m cents, it sugr
gests socialism as tbe means tbat will
bring the' hat and .all other like
articles to the user at actual cost, for
under socialism there would be no
strife for profit since there would be
no incentive to accumulate (wealth
The theory of socialism Is pretty
SHERIFF'S SALE.
In tbe Circuit Court op the State
op Oregon for Wasco County.
A. M. Williams and
Ed. M. Williams,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
Alexander B. Mott,
Amanda M. Mott, .
and H. F. GlBONS
auo John Marden,
Co partners as
Uibons & Marden, .
and W. Kerron,
Defendants.
BY VIRTUE of an execution,' de
cree ana order or sale, duly Issued out
of and under the seal of "the Clrouit
Court of tbe State of Oregon, for tbe
County of Wasco, to me directed and
dated the 28th day of November, 1899,
upon a decree for tho foreclosure of a
certain mortgage, and judgment ren
dered and entered ln said Court on the
25tb day of November, -1899, in tbe
above entitled cause, in favor of the
Plaintiffs and against tbe Defendants
Alexander B. Mott, Amanda M. Mott,
R. F. Gibons and John Marden, and
W. Kerron as judgment debtors, ln
the sum of Seven Hundred Sixty-five
and 10-luO ($765.10) dollars, with inter
est thereon from tbe 13th day of No
vember, 1899, at the rate of 10 per cent
per annum, and the further sum of
Seventy-five ($75.00) dollars, as attor
ney's fees, and the further sum of
Twenty and 55-100 ($20.55) dollars,
costs, and the costs of and upon this
Writ, ana commanding me to make
sale of tb ? real property embraced in
such decri'H of foreclosure and herein
after deac ibed, I will, on the 4th day
of January, 1900, at the hour of 2 o'
clock, in toe afternoon of said day, and
at tbe front door of the County Court
House in Dalles City, Wasco County,
Oregon, sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash in band, all tbe
right, title and interest which the
Defendants, ...
Alexander B-- Mott, Amanda M.
Mott, R F. Gibons, John Marden
and W. Kerron or either of them bad
on the 23d day of December, 1888, the
date of the mortgage foreclosed herein,
or which such Defendants or any of
tbe Defendants herein, have since ac
quired, or now have in and to the fol
lowing described real property, situate
and being in 4 Wasco County, Oregon,
to-wlt: .-.,...
The southwest quarter of section 18
in township one (1) south of range 13
east, W. M. in Wasco County, Oregon,
containing (160) acres together with all
and singular the appurtenances -hereditaments
and tenemanta thereunto
belonging or in any wise appertaining
or so much of said property as will
satisfy said judgment and decree, with
costs and accruing costs.
. Said property will be sold subject to
confirmation and redemption as by. law
provided.
Dated at The Dalles, Oregon, this
Mr.h ilif nf NnnmhaR 1RQO.
ROBERT KELLY,
Sheriff, Wasco County, Oregon.
. - . SHERIFF'S SALE. .
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATS
OK OREGON FOB WASCO COUNTY
J. E. BAMBTT,
. . Plaintiff, .
V.
Obo. O. Rich,
Defendant,
BY VIRTUE of an execution, decree and or
der of sale, duly issued out of and under the
sea) of the Clrouit Court of tbe State of Oregon,
for the County of Wasco, to me directed sod
dated tbe Xtn day of Norember, law, upon
decree for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage,
and Judgment rendered and entered ln ald
Court on tbe 13th day of November, ln tbe
above entitled- cause, in favor of tbe Plaipfv
and against tbe Oefendant Geo. O. Rloh a
Judgment debtor, ln the sum of Seven Hundred
Eighty Four and 16-10 (t7H4.U) dollars, with
Interest thereon from tbe 18th day of Novem
ber, 1MV9, at tbe rate of 10 per oent per annum,
and the further um of Eighty MnO) dollars, aa
attorney's fees, and tbe further sum of Fifteen
and 60-100 (Jlft 00) dollars, eosts, and tbe ooeta
of and upon this Writ, and commanding me to
mke sale of tbe real property embraced ln
suou decree of foreclosure and bereinaf tsr des
cribed. I will, on the 4th day of January 1V00, at
the hour of i o'clock, ln the afternoon of said
day, and at the front door of the County Court
House in usiies uity, waseo uounty, Oregon,
sell at publio auotion to the highest bidder for
oashinhand, ali tbe right, title and Interest
which the Defendant Geo. O, Hlph or either of
tbem bad on the 31st day of August, 1W8, the
date of tbe mortgage foreclosed herein, or
whloh such Defendant or any of the Defendants
herein, have slnoe acquired, or now nave ln and
to tbe following described real property, situate
and being ln Wasco County, Oregon, to-wlt:
' Lots ten (10) and "Q," tne north half of Lot
nine ) and LowA," "B." C," "D." and
F," except eighty (SO) feet off of the east side
thereof, all of said Lots being ln the Town of
Belmont ln Wasoo County, Oregon, aa shown
by the reoorded plat of said town and contain
ing (wenty ('20) acres, together with all and
atagu!4r(he tenements, hereditaments and ap
purt;oi)CB (hereunto belonging or ln anywise
appertaining, or sq much of said property aa
will satisfy said 1udgmsn'( S")4 8P9P With
costs and accruing costs.
Said property will be sold subject (o confirm.
atloo and redemption as by law provided.
Dated at Tbe Dalles, Oregon, this 2Vtb day pf
November, UB.
ROBERT KELLY,
- Sheriff, Wasoo County, Oregon.
SHERIFF'S SALE. 1
IN Till? CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE
ov ORjcaoj, ros wsco county.
. E. U. duttb, ana
N. H. GATCS,
Plaintiffs,
, vs.
C. C, BUTLBB,
' Defendant.
BY VIRTOE of an execution, decree and or
der of sale, duly issued out of and under the
seal of the Circuit Court of the Slate of Oregon,
for tbe County of Wasoo, to me directed and
datedthe 28th day of November, vm, upon a
decree for tbe foreclosure of a oertaln mort
gage, and Judgment rondered and entered ln
said Court on the 21st day of November, 1B99, In
the above entitled cause, ln favor of the Plain
tiffs and against the Defendant C.C. Butler,
judgment debtor, in the sum of Four Hundred
FJffy five and 0-100 (1466.00) dollars, withinter.
sttberfon from the 13th day of November,
leM, at tlje rate of 10 per oent per annum, and
the further sum of Fifty (S60.W) dollars, as at
torney's fees,, and the further sum of Eleven
and 60-100(111.60) dollars, costs, and the posfa
oi ana upon uus writ, sou ovmmawwni
make sale of tl
( the following dee.
jlWMll hemgln fVasoo
.he real property embraced ln such
decree of foreclosure and hereinafter described,
I wlfl. on the 4th dav of Januarv. 1800. at the
hour of 2 o'alopli. in the afternoon of said day,
and at the front door of the Cnuntv Court House
ln Dalles City, Wasce County, Oregon, sell at
Eublio auction to the highest p'ddef for cash la
and, all the right, title and In wrest jblca paa
Defendant C. C. Butler bud on the l,th dav of
June 1W0. the date of tbe mortgage foreclosed
herein, pr which such Defendant has since ao.
qutrea, or now pas in ana fo i
criDea real property, sitsi
Countv. O reran, to-wlt:
Ail of the east half of Block Na. Ave ) In
tbe Socond Addition to the Town of Dufur, in
Wasco County. Oregon, together with all ana
singular the tenemanta. hereditaments and ap.
purtenaooea thereunto beloik-lng or ln any
wise appertaining, or so muuh vf said property
aa will satisfy said Judg neut and decree, with
costs nna accruing oosis.
Said property will be xoid subject to confirm
ation and redemption ax by law p ovlded.
Dated at The Dalles, Oregon, this 29th day
of November, 18W.
ROBERT KELLY.
Sheriff, Wasoo County. Oregon.
M on
i and
CITATION ,
In the county court of t$s St& of Oregon for
the County of Wasoo, '
In the matter of the estate pf
Lydla A, Richardson, deceased, f Jtw"
To Amoe Richardson, Mrs. j. E. Haya, ' Mr.
Ravilla Eocleslen, Angelina Kicbardson, and
William Benjamin Rietiitrdaon, heirs at law of
said deceased, greeting
It tbb Name or rp? Stat or Obsopw,
you are hereby cited and required to appear
In the county court of the Bute of Oregon, fur
the County of Wasco at the conrt room thereof
at -me vaiies in tne ixiunty or wa
Tuesday, the 2nd dav of January, 100.
o'clock In the afternoon of that day. then
mere to snow cause ir auy tenia be whv i
order should not be made tiv the above entitled
Court directing J. S. Ferxnwn. tbe admin is
tin tor of said estate, to sell the following de
scribed real estate belonging to the estate of
said deceased, to-wlt: the NtV M of 8W H and
the S of N W 14 and S W J4 t f N el 4 of see S
In tp 4 a, of r IS e of Wlllumi-ttt Meridian, in
or parcel of land particularly bounded and
(.escribed as follows: Commencing 4 rods and
12 feet W of the SE corner of SW H of sec t
In tp 4 s of rise of the Willamette Meridian,
In Wasoo County. Oregon, and runnlns thenoa
N V. mile, thence W 60 rods and 44 feet, thenoe
S K mile and thence E 60 rods and 4M feet to
the place of beginning: save and exccDt there
from 4 Mtt in Richardson's addition tt the town
of Trirh. which has been heretofore sold and
conveyed, tbe tract above dapribpd Including
all of said Rlohardson's sdditlpa to the town of
Tygb as laid out and platted and reoorded In
ik. Mwint, nr u7a.A i ....... r, 1 1 .
VHW .W.M" w. I - WHU., WIVHVU, Mill,
real estate above described containing 310 acres
more or less.
witness: TneHon. koim-ti mi vs. ludmof
the County Court of tbe State of Orsiron. for
the CViuntv of Wbjuia. with the v&l nt
court affixed this fstb day uf November, A- D.
ISM. Attest:
Iseall A U KKELSAY.
By S. Bolton. Clerk,
Deputy. .
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Notloe Is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator of
be estate of Edward Kehrin deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notiged to present the same to me at
my residence In Tbe Dalies. Qrexqn. within six
months from the date of this notice'.' "
Dattd this gist day of NovemberTlftge.
OEOROE A. LIEUB.
Administrator of the estate of Edward
Kehrin, Deceased.
Dr. Hobbt'S
ste tree. Add.
' Are Twwr KMaeysff