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Ladies, Our Shirt Waists Have Arrived They are better than ever before. They are all in NEW STYLES and just as neat as anything you ever saw. They will please you. We can show them to you as low as 50 They are good values for the price. A Better Quality at from 75c to 85c. Something Dainty, Fresh, and fn the Latest Novelties, for 95c to $ . 1 f JUST OPENED New Mull and Silk Ties, Roman and Plaid Ribbons. Mcaimn k McDonnell, LOCAL SUMMARY. The pioneer meat market of C. Al bright continues to serve itB customers well and always keeps a large amount uf fresh meats on hand. Last year's patterns of wall paper at reduced prices. Five and 10c notion counters. At Bellomy & Busch. F. I. Andrews, the market gardener, has always on hand a large amount of first-class apples, -vegetables, pure cider and cider vinegar. Give him a trial. ' Kenworthy's restaurant and con fectionery is now opened and ready to serve first-class meals on short notice. Oysters a specialty. Wheeler & Oram's old stand. The most reliable goods at lowest living cash prices are kept by the grocery store of Marr & Muir. For best groceries at cheapest price go to Marr & Muir. Albright is never "just out" of the kind of meat you want as he knows what his customers desire and keeps a full stock on hand and you don't need to take "what's left." For the best shave or hair cut to be had go to P.G. Shark'sshop. Shaving 10 cents, A high grade warranted sewing ma chine sells for $25 on easy payments at Bellomy & Busch. L. L. Pickens, dentist, does all kinds of dental work. Gold crowns, porcelain crowns and bridge work a specialty Office in Barclay building, corner Main and Seventh streets. D. E. Kenworthy at the East Side Ry office serves meals or oysters at all times He also keeps a line of confectionery, fruits and cigars. Dan Willians has added to his stock of groceries and provisions a full line of feed and hay. Goods delivered to all parts of the city free. Corner Seventh and Oenter streets Remember the Racket Store opposite Oharman.s Drug Store. G. II. Young's second hand store can furnish you with furniture, stoves, hard ware, etc., at less than one-fourth what same would cost new and they are just as good and will last as long. Give him a trial. Justice court blanks 15 cents per dozen at Courier office. CANEflAH. There has been a great amount of sickness during the past two weeks. W. L. Miller, of this place, will leave for Klondixe this week. C. 0. Rose and family, formerly of this place but lately of Salem, have re turned to Oanemah. It looks more natural to have him as a resident of this community. The people of Canemah prefer to settle their disputes without the inter vention of a justice. One of the inhabi tants of this vicinity has been charged with stealing some hogs on Thursday, February 24th. The case will be tried at the literary hall on Friday of this week. All the people should turn out and see that the thief is given ample justice if found guilty. J. E. Hedges will be on the bench. There will be a school meeting1 held at the schoolhouse .on Monday, March 7th. The meeting is called for the pur pose of electing a clerk to serve one year and a director to serve three years. All taxpayers and persons interested in school matters should be present. There should be a greater interest manifested in school matters of this district than there is at present. March 2d. Progress. Meade Post Ready for War. At the regular meeting of Meade Post No. 2, G. A. R., held at Willamette hall in Oregon City March 2d, 1898, the fol lowing resolution was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the commander of Meade Post No. 2, G. A.R- Dept. of Oregon, be and is hereby instructed to tender to the secretary of war of the United States the services of Meade Post in case of war with Spain, and res pectftlly ask for service at the front with Fits Lee's veterans. PI "F Stripes Cor. 3d & Morrison, & PORTLAND, OR. CITY FATHERS LEGISLATE. Regular Monthly Meeting Council. of City The mayor and all the councilmen were present at the meeting Wednesday evening. Wallace Cole, P. Hemmelgarn and Hill & Munsey were granted a reissuance of liquor licenses for six months each. Z. 0. Wood, who had paid $200 for a liquor license for six months, dating from December 5th, 1897, asked that $100 be refunded, as he wished to retire trom business Un motion the prayer of the petition was granted. A petition was read from S. Marr and others, asking that 12th street be opened from Van Buren to Harrison Btreets. On motion the petition was referred to the committee on streets and public property. Street Commissioner Srudow made complaint that a certain manhole was under the sidewalk on Water street, making it very inconvenient to flush the sewer. A motion was carried that an order be made to have all fences on Water street between Third and Se enth set back off the street. W. A. White was given permission to build a private foot-bridge through city park block No. 96. un motion the, city recorder was ordered to demand payment of the city's share of the county road fund from the sheriff as the taxes are paid in. On motion the street committee was directed to repair 10th street below the bluff. Un motion the street committee was given permission to secure more crushed rock to complete the improvement of lower Main street. A motion also car ried that the recorder be instructed to present bill to the East Side Railway Company, for their share of said im provement, when the same is completed. The finance committee reported that they had awarded the contract for print ing the city ordinances to A. W. Cheney, his bid being the lowest, 28 cents per page. The finance committee reported favor ably on the following bills: TFRyan, recorder $25 00 Ohas Burns, chief of police 60 00 E L Shaw, nightwatch 60 00 PGECo, lights ,....170 95 P Hemmelgarn, board prisoners.. 3 6) G A Harding, lamp globes........ 80 W L Snidow, street com ....... .158 00 Geo Broughton, lumber 64 38 H Straight, radse 1 30 Wilson & Cooke, hardware 8 32 H L Clark, rent 20 00 F T Griffith, city attorney 5 00 OO Iron Works 8 40 Reckner & Brown, fire exp 3 00 Labor exchange, crushed rock. . . .221 28 F. C. Gadke, Btreet expense 12 20 Press, printing 4 60 Warrants were ordered drawn on the cemetery fund in favor of H. H.Johnson for $25, and Roake & Co. for $30. War rants were also ordered drawn on the general fund for the annual appro priation of $25 each to the different fire companies. T. F. Ryan, city recorder, presented his monthly report, which in substance is as follows: On February 28th Sol Clarke and George Way were fined $10 each for being drunk and disorderly, in default of which they were sent to jail. Licenses were issued as follows : J. N. Miller, billiard table $ 2 50 R L Holman, " tables 7 50 Golden Bros, liquor license 200 )0 W J Cummings, truck license. . . . 5 00 M E Grousbeck, projectoscope . . 8 00 Total $223 00 Burial permits were issued to James Guttridge on February 12th. and to G. W. Church on February 29th. During the month warrants were drawn on the general fund for $606.30, and on the cemetery fund for $94.25. The report was ordered placed on file. . On motion R. Koerner, H. E. Harris and C. D. Latourette were appointed a Fourth of July celebration committee. Educata Your Bowli With Caacarata Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. 10c,25c. If C.C.C. fail, drug gists refund money. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxattra Bromo Quinine Tablet!. At drugglau refund tbe money it It falls to cure, 2S LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Cherry and peach trees are in bloom. Fritz Heiser was in from Damascus Friday. Look out for the Uncle Tom's band parade Saturday next. O. M. Mason is now head clerk in Barlow's grocery store. Farm Journal of Philadelphia and Courier for $1.60 per year. Miss Nellie Harding has been very ill with an attack of scarlatina. Mrs. P. 0. Humphrey, of Clackamas, was in Oregon City Monday. T. R. A. Sellwood, the Milwaukie school clerk, was in town Monday. W. D. Hankins closed a successful term of school at Barlow last Friday. F. L. Poindexter took charge of the Enterprise as editor and manager on Tuesday. Mrs. E. F. Hodgkin, of Salem, is viBiting her mother, Mrs. Berryinan Jennings. Henry A. Snyder is the new post master at Aurora, in place of Gottleib M. Frich. Eple Ramsby has recovered from his recent illness, and is now able to move around. Mrs. G. W. Swope, who has been very ill for several weeks, is on the road to recovery. J. R. Beegle, late editor of the Enter prise, left Wednesday for St. Helens, Columbia county. ' John Ferguson, living about four miles up the Abernethy, has a very sick boy with ulcerated tonsillitis. ' Miss Lucy Freeman and William Vine were married in this city last Friday, Justice Schuebel officiating. George H. Himes, of Portland, was in Oregon City Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. White. Postmaster O. Wissenger, and Miss Hattie Bonnett, of Milwaukie, were visiting friends in the city Sunday. Frank Trembath and Harry Clark caught a fine specimen of Chinook sal mon Monday weighing 43 pounds. Theo. Miller, who left for California a few days ago, returned Tuesday morn ing, and intends to go to Tacoma. Henry Miley, the merchant at Wilson ville, has been appointed postmaster in place of Herman Pepper, removed. John Kruse and John Adem have been appointed members of a local relief com mittee for Stafford, by Governor Lord. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Driggs will dis pose of their; real and personal property in Oregon City and move to Portland to live. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Morey are both ill since their retum from their Eastern visit. Fred Wiggins was down from Salem Sunday to meet his brother, Ernest Wiggins, who has just arrived from the East. Bishop H. L. Barkley, of Woodburn, held services at the U. B. church last Sunday. He will be here again on the 19th and 20th. Miss Mhoon, of Oakland, Calif., who has been the guest of Mrs. Norman R. Lang for several weeks, left Tuesday for her California home. Mrs. B. F. Swope and two children and father-in-law left Monday morning for Toledo to join her husband, who has permanently located there. George McBride, son of Judge T. A McBride, who is now an atteche of the Astoria custom house, was calling on old friendB for a few hours Sunday. Mrs. Frank White, who has been visit ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boylan, left for her home on the Oolum bia last Friday. F. L. Mintie and family, of Oswego, who have been in California for several months, returned this week. They were accompanied by Mr. Russell, sr. O. D. Robbins left two curiosities at the Courier office this week in the shape of two hen's eggs, one measuring V inches in circumference and the other 9l inches. I. D.Taylor, of West Oregon City, is secretary-treasurer of the Pacific Egg Co., a new corporation with headquar ters at 262 Third street, Portland. They are wholesale buyers and shippers of eggs. Ernest Wiggins arrived from Kansas Saturday, and is spending a week with his brother, W.B. Wiggins, before going to Salem to accept a position with his brother, Fred Wiggins. UncleTom's Cabin,that grand old play, will be presented by a company of competent actors Saturday next at Shively's opera house. Seats on sale at postoflice store. Price 25, 35, 50 cents A. S. Dresser returned Saturday from Vermont, to which place he had accom panied F. E. Donaldson to settle up an estate. Mr. Donaldson will not return for several weeks yet. II. Wallers, Wm. Miller and W. J. Moldenhauser, directors, and F. M. Manning, clerk, of Olarkes school dis trict No. 101, were in Oregon City Fri day on school business. Lenton services are being held, in St. Paul's Episcopal church every Wednes day and Friday evening at 7:30, Rev. Dr. Williams will conduct service and preach in the chapel at Canemah next Sunday at 2 p. m. John lrvin, of Milwaukie, was in Ore gon City Wednesday. Sheriff Grace and Deputy Grout be gan receiving taxes Wednesday. The Labor Exchange Accountant of this city has suspended publication. W. E. Howell and Walter Oourtright, of Redland, left Monday for Eastern Oregon. Seats on sale at postoflice store for Uncle Tom's CaMn. Price 25, 35 and 50 cents. County Clerk Dixon issued a marriage license on February 1st to Miss Annie Parrish and Louis Roth. 0. M. Crittenden is in the city, having completed a term of school in the Monte Oristo district last Friday. Max Kesserling returned Wednesday to this city, after a residence of three years in Southern California. E. E. Wilson, a Corvallis attorney, was in Oregon City Tuesday, visiting the Misses Spangler and Lawrence. Leighton Kelly came down from Al bany Tuesday to attend the funeral services of Miss Hattie Church. The family of Wheeler Church desires the Courier to thank the many friends who assisted them during their bereavement. Either the Portland Pacific Farmer, Oregon Agriculturist or the OregonPoul- try Journal will be sent with Courier for $1.60 per year. The Willamette Rebekah Lodge No. 2 will give an entertainmont at Willam ette hall on Tuesday evening, March 15. See' program later. Dont'tfail to see the performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin Saturday next. The company consists of 20 persons, and a full brass band. The members of the Eastern Star will give a theatrical entertainment at Masonic hall on Tuesday, March 8th. The public is invited. Admission 15c. Herman Bros., the Molalla sawmill proprietors, were in town yesterday. They are putting in new machinery, and otherwise improving their mill property. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ganong, who has been very ill with throat troubles, is now on the road to recovery. Special church services are being held every evening this week at the Congre gational church at Ely byJDr.T.W. But ler and Rev. R. A. Rowley. See Jncle Tom'sOabin Saturday next, or if you can t see the performance, watch for the grand street parade and drill for the music is excellent. -'Mrs. L. Flinn, of Albany, was the guest of Mrs. R. D. Wilson Monday and Tuesday. She came down to attend the funeral of her neice, Miss Hattie Church. The board of directors of the West Oregon City school are having . the grounds around the school building seeded to grass, and set out in shade trees. , Miss Olive Luelling, one of the teachers in the West Oregon City school, has been' ' confined to her home with illness this week, and her place is being filled by Mrs. J. F.Clark. George Reddeway, who went to Alaska several weeks ago on the steamer Elder, is home again. He is not very highly pleased with matters as they exist at Juneau and Skagway. D. J. Collins left on the Elder Wed nesday night, on his return trip to the Yukon. He is accompanied by John B. Fairclough, who-will join his brother, P. A. Fairclough, at Dyea, before going into the interior. . During the week the county, clerk drew a warrant on next year's fund for $3724.33, in favor of Smith k Howard, the Hardscrabble road contractors. This was done upon the order of the county court at the last regular term, to take affect whenever the road engineer filed his report. Mrs. Enos Cab ill, of New Era pre cinct, died Monday morning at 4 p. m., of heart failure. She had been ill for several weeks, but her condition had not been regarded as serious. The de ceased was about 54 years of age, and leaves three children and a husband. During the past week the county clerk in pursuance to an order of the county court at its last regular session, drew a warrant on next year's road fund for $3724, in favor of Smyth & Howard, the contractorson the Willamette Falls road. The engineer reported that this amount was jthe balance due them on the con tract. Next Sunday will be the beginning of the fourth year of the ministry of Rev. M. L. Kugg in the Baptist church of this city. In the morning there will be an anniversary sermon followed by a public welcome of new members and the obser vance of the Lord's supper. In the evening the pastor will preach on "Heaven and Hell, Prepared Places for Prepared People." A general invitation is extended. Walter Wyland, Gilbert Wyland and August Wilbroad were arraigned before Justice Schuebel Monday on charges of assault and Jarceny. Walter Wyland was held to appear before the grand jury under $250 bonds, Gilbert Wyland was discharged and August Wilbroad was turned over to County Judge Hayes, who sentenced him to the reform school. He was taken to that Institution by Constable McCown Monday evening. The parties concerned are all from the vicinity of Macksburg. KLONDIKE SUPPLIES If you are going to Klondike or only thinking about it. We invite you to call and inspect our IMMENSE STOCK We have an entire floor 100 feet by 75 devoted exclusively to Klondike supplies, including Blankets, Rubber Goods, Mackinaw Clothing, Shoes, Tents, Fur Caps, Groceries & Provisions, of all kinds at LOWEST PRICES. We pack and deliver everything free of charge at the wharves either at Portland, Tacoma or Seattle. moye;r clothing co.. Third and Oak Streets. BEN 3ELLINQ, Manager Send for Klondike Catalogue-Free A pop-corn social will be given at the Y. M. O. A. rooms Saturday night, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxil iary. The program will be given by the employes of the paper mills. Admission, 10 cents. One-hundred-sixty acres for rent on tli Kalama river, Washington. Good house, barn and orchard. Forty acres cleared. Good place for stock. Will rent the same cheap. Apply to K. Tscharnig, Oregon Oity. Deputy County Treasurer D. F. May was taken very ill in the early part of the week, and has been confined to his home all week. The attending physician says that a blood vessel was bursted on the inside of his head, which came near resulting fatally.. Ilia condition is some what improved. A rumor was circulated during the first of.the week, that when Mr. Horton assumed charge of the postoflice, that it would be removed to the quarters now occupied by the Beehive. Mr. Horton; however, states that there is nolhing in the report. . In the suit of Duffy Bros., respondents, vs. George L. Tout and Ellen Tout, ap pellants, appealed from Clackamas county to the supreme court, the same was dismissed and judgment affirmed, appellants not appearing and trial fee not being paid. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Morey returned Saturday from an extended visit to the East. They were accompanied home by MiBS Florence Morey, who has been at tending a musical conservatory in New York City. Mr. Morey 's mother joined the party at San Francisco, and will make an extended visit here. Proft and Mrs. S. O. Hunter enter tained a number of friends at their home in Milwaukie Friday evening. Prizes were awarded for skillful playing in a number of games, and refreshments were served. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Shank, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Misses Rosa Bonnett, Rosalie Scott, Ida Birkemeir, Pearl Parker, Anna Wilson; Messrs. A. J. Walker, John Rogers, Oscar Wissenger, George Wissenger and Samuel Wilson. KLONDIKE OUTFITTING. Are you going to Klondike ? If you are, we want to see you. FUR GOODS, MACKINAWS, RUBBER GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, CORDUROY and LEATHER COATS. We deliver free. We name the lowest prices. "FAMOUS," Corner Morrlaon and Saoond Htraata, Mrs. M. Phillips has been very ill for several days past . Deputy County Clerk" E. H. Cooper and family visited friends at Carus Sun day. Mrs. G. 0. Kinney and child have re -turned from an extended stay with Mr. Kinney, who has alurcrative position in San Francisco. A boy named Riggen, who was sent to the reform school some time since, and made his escape a few weeki ago, was captured yesterday by Constable McOown. He was working on a farm near Needy, and will be returned by the authorities today. Mr. and Mrs. E. O.Hamilton received a letter from their nephew, Harry Allen, who recently went to Alaska. The letter is dated at Dyea, Feburary 15th, He states that the party are all in good spirits, and are not suffering any incon venience from the weather, which is compartively mild for that section. David Henderson Is working in Lou Doolittle's bunk house. Father Leo, of San Francisco, and Father Titus, of Sacramento, Catholic missionaries, are holding daily services at St. John's church in this city. The first sermon is deliveted at 5:30 in the morning, and there is another service at 8 :30 av m. The principal service is held in the evening, and as the Rev. Fatheri are able speakers, they are greeted with large audiences. There will be reception of member! and communion services at the Congre gational church next Sabbath morning ' In the evening 'Pastor Butler will give the first of the following series of Sun day evening addresses on "Secularism, and Religious Liberty": First "Secularism, Free Thought and Religiout Liberty." Second "The Duty of Free Inquiry and the Results of Being Afraid." Third "Past Customs and Theories, or Present Demands and Needs, Which?" Fourth "Religious Intolerance Versus American Freedom." Fifth "The Man Without a Faith." Sixth-"The Coming Ideal Church." Go to Wilson & Cooke's for tinware, hardware and cutlery. I YiH 03 LARGEST STOCKJok We pack your goods We carry the BEST GOODS Portland, Ore.