Men's Suits, $9.75
At this figure you
may take your choice
of our ' Men's All- ,
Wool Suits, the reg
ular values of which
are ' from $10.50 to
$14.00.
Men's Overcoats,
. . $7.45
We have marked our
Goods, the regular
prices of which are
from $9 to $11. Our
$18 and $20 line of
Overcoats we are now
selling at $14.25.
Mackintoshs, $8.75
Just received by ex
press, Black Cheviot,
a good, serviceable
garment.
Boys' Knee Suits,
. $2.50
These were $3 and
$-.50, and we are
are sure you will find
find them to be ex
ceptional values.
Men's Wool Under
wear, . . . . . . 80c
We assisted in clear
ing up a jobber's .
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS.
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Local Advertising-.
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Special rates for long time notices.
All local notices received later than 8 o'clock
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THURSDA Y, - DECEMBER 20, 1894
BRIEF MENTION.
Lettei From the Notebook of Chronicle
Reporters.
A good boy can secure steady work
and fair wages by applying at this office.'
License to wed was issued yesterday
to W. C. Doughton and - Miss Ida Rob
erts. . ' . .
ABhland is being amused, and well
amused too, by Hamlin's Wizard Oil
Company.
An action for divorce was commenced
this morning by Elizabeth Smart against
Edmund Smart. .
- Mr. E. F. Sharp has developed a taste
for poetry that amounts almost to a pas
sion. For proof of this ask A. G. John
son or Deputy Sheriff Kelley.
There was a Sunday school concert at
Liberty schoolhouse last Sunday, nnder
the direction of Mrs. Haverly, that was
well attended and was a very pleasant
affair.
Mr. P. T. Knowles, who returned from
Montana the other day, has been taking
some lessons in humility recently. He
says they are absolutely necessary for a
man's peace of mind. -
Fence of Colorado proposes to levy a
tax on beer, which he says will raise
$100,000,000 revenue, , without ; any
trouble. If so, how many hundred mil
lions of dollars are spent for beer, that
it can stand such a tax,? ;- ... --...,...
Street Commissioner Butts, with a
force of men, is cleaning Second street,
and doing good work too. . As .the mud
is swept away, disclosing the smooth
surface of the Macadam, it becomes evi
dent that that piece of rock work was a
access. , ., .. , . .
stock. The regular
value of goods was
' $1.25.
Red Flannel under
wear, we are selling"
for $1.10. '
Umbrellas, . . . 65c
We have a handsome
assortment of Um
brellas, silk and with
natural wood han
dles. Price up to
$6. We are giving
20 per cent discount.
Neckwear, . . . 25c
At this popular price
we are showing a
very nice assortment
of Tecks that were
35 cents. For the
Holiday trade we
have goods at 45, 60,
and 85 cents.
Dress Goods, . . 11c
Our stock of English ;
cashmeres and Fancy
Checks that were 16
and 20 cents, we have
now marked II cts,
and they are great
values.
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS
The sun came out warm and beautiful
today, the first time in so long that we
had begun to feel that we could no
longer claim to be of Eastern Oregon,
but rather, as far as climate ia con
cerned at least, to the genuine webfoot
part of the state.
The comparison of the county clerk's
books with those of other years, shows
that the connty will save from $3,000 to
$3,500 per year in that office, under the
salary system. The sheriff's office will
not show any material difference, but if
anything will tall, short of meeting its
expenses.
The Methodist Sunday school will
have Christmas exercises and a Christ
mas tree Tuesday night. Friends de
siring may put presents on the tree, but
not more than two presents for any one
person. Presents should be at the
church by 2 o'clock. Exercises com'
mence at 7 o'clock.
Hon. W. Lair Hill failed to get the ap
pointment as superior judge of Alameda
county, although strongly backed for the
place. Governor Markham appointed
Judge A. L. Frick. Somehow, with all
his brilliancy, Mr. Hill always proyes
a failure in his expeditions into the
wilderness of politics.
The United States is after the trap
fishermen because the traps cause ia
shoaling of the waters and the formation
of bars. Should the traps be condemned
it will speedily follow that an attempt
will be made by the Astoria people to
stop wheel fishing. This is as certain to
follow as day is to follow night.
Mr. A. J. Brigham of Dufur informs
us that. a lot of hogs belonging to Rich
ard Sigmon, near that city, showed
symptoms of being sick Sunday, and in
a snort time six of them were dead.
Others have gone the same way, until
half of his band of thirty-six are dead
What the trouble is, is so far a mystery
The Regulator is getting in generally
somewhat earlier than she' used to do.
but is carrying iust as much freight as
usual. Those residing along the river
nave their winter supplies all in, and
most of their products shipped, and are
prepared for a siege should the river
freeze over, or the running ice get too
thick to permit the boat running.
At the regular monthlv Sundav school
board meeting of the M. E. Church, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: K ( Mrs. Smith .French,
superintendent; Mrs. M.! Fooler, 1st
assistant supt. ; J. H. Cross, 2d assistant
supt.; .C.-H. JJrown, secretary; John
Parrott, assistant secretary : W.
Kirby, treasurer; Miss Louise Ruch.
organist ; Miss Edith Randall, assistant
organist ; John. Parrott, chorister.
Dress Goods, . .18c
At this price we are
offering 36-inch wool
Brocades, fifteen dif
ferent shades, that
we have been selling .
' for 25 cents.
Sackings,
29c
We have a line of 36
inch Wool Sacking
that have been ex-'
ceptionally good sell
ers with us, at 35
ceuts. At the price
now marked on them
we expect to clean
them up this week.
t
Japan Silks, . . 37aC
Our 22-inch : Japan
Silks, French dye,
have been given a
' very cordial recep
tion by the ladies of
The Dalles. We
have a grand range
of colorings, from the
light, delicate shades
to the rich dark col-
ors.
These goods have
given nniform satis
faction at 50 cents.
Nothing more invit
ing for fancy waists.
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS
Origin of the Christmas Tree.
The old Teutonic and Saxon races,
before the introduction of and spread of
Christianity, had a great veneration for
trees. Under the large trees, especially
old oaks the great councils were held
and judgement given, and the graves of
this people were found in groves, they
always being buried under the roots of
a tree. This all was a result of a super
stition that their gods lived in those
trees. In the linden tree Berchta dwelt,
a benign spirit .who -took charge of the
babies and" rocked their cradles when
the nurses fell asleep ; in the oak, Do
nar, the thunder god ; in the willows a
sorts of spirits;; in the elder trees tfe
dwarfs. Whenever the festivals of these
gods were celebrated, their trees were
decorated - with lights, wreaths and
"questea" (tassels), and offerings were
hung in tte branches, which, however,
were plundered again when the festival
was over, the gods being supposed only
to have appropriated the best.
Value of Publicity.
Many clergymen now see in a clearer
light the moral value of newspaper pub'
licity. : ; The press throws light : into
many a dark and unwholesome region of
civic life Evil men and women shrink
from that light. - The legitimate expos
ure of vice and crime is a duty which
newspapers owe to the public, and the
performance of which has been largely
unappreciated in clerical circles hereto
fore. : While the newspapers are willing
to admit that they may not unprofitably
listen to the pulpit, yet they must be
forgiven for a quiet smile when they see
the pulpit profiting by their example in
publicly exposing prevalent vices, and
thereby creating that agitation which
precedes every effective reform among a
free people. Spokane Spokesman-Re'
view.' .
"A, Splendid Offer.
Our clubbing arrangements with the
San Francisco Examiner entitles those
subscribing for that paper in connection
with Tmb Chronicle to. all the benefits
of their premium offer,' that is a num
bered receipt nd choice of premium
pictures. The price of the Examiner is
$1.75, the price of The Chbomiclb $1.60,
and we send you both with all privileges
as above stated for one year for $2.25.'
; Stubling & Williams have received a
fine assortment of imported liquors dor
ing the ; week, consisting of brandies,
whiskies and wines,; which they will
offer . over their bar, and will retail at
very low.t prices. :Onl y the hest wines
liquors and cigars kept at their sample
rooms, corner Court and Second- streets.
K The Chbonicm prints the news. ; '
Dress Patterns.
We received, late in
the season, some cut
lengths of choice
Dress Goods , and
Imported Dress Pat
terns. We have a
few still unsold , and
we are giving . 33 J
per cent discount.
Silk Mufflers, 75c
Have all been re
marked, and prices
greatly reduced. The
prices give you the
best possible values.
We have " a good
range of values 75
cts, $1, $1.25, $1.50, -$1.75.
A suitable
Christmas present
for either gentleman
- or lady . -
White Shirts,
laundered, . . 70c
In addition to our
other lines, we have
recently put in the
celebrated Monarch
White Shirt: . Their
$1.50 shirt, so mark-
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS.
PERSONAL. MENTION.
Grant Mays is in the city.
Miss Jeannette Williams returned to
Portland today.
: Mr; W. F. Byars came over from Gold
endale yesterday.
Hon. E. L. Smith and wife of Hood
River are visiting friends in the city.
Geo. W. Fillconof Spokane came in on
the noon train from Portland and leaves
for home tonight. . . .
Buuger brums gaiu, UHViug ixjnuucior
'UA.VA a . UU vuv IttbUVl p&.
Mrs. J. M. Patterson returned from
Salem yesterday, where she has been
to attend tne wedding ot her sister.
F. Davenport, formerly in charee of
tue Oregon iumber (Jo. 8 planing mills
at Hood River, has purchased a lumber
yard in Pendleton.
' Col. Sinnott arrived home from Port
land last night which accounts for the
sunshine this morning. He looks none
the worse tor his arduous duties as fore
man of the U. S. grand jury, notwith
standing the fact that , the jury broke
the record by returning ' 38 , indictments
in one day.' -;. ; .
" Seal Kstate Transactions.
' The following deeds were filed for rec
orded yesterday evening and this morn
ing: - United States to Henry M Wilson, e,
ne and e, sej, sec 34, tp 2, n of r 10
e ; receiver's receipt.
Simon Mason to Thomas Norval, two
and a quarter acres in section 13, tp 4, s
of rl2 e; $700.
Ron. Alexander H. Stephens.
I ocasionally use, when my condition
requires it, Dr. Simmons Liver Regula
tor, with good effect.
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens."
Stubling & Williams have at their
sample rooms, corner Second and Court
streets, a fine lot of claret, port and zin
fandel wine, which they will sell to the
trade or at retail at lowest possible
prices. : . : . - ' - . Decl3. i
.We are not giving away stoves ; but
we will sell our heaters until Christmas
at cost, to clear up stock. This is your
chance. Mays & Cbowk. "
Mr. H. H. Campbell has received a
new line of crockery at his grocery store,
which . he will sell at 10 per cent, dis
count. ' - decl8.
Fat on Yoqt Glasses and. Look: at This
From $100 to $2,000 to loan. Apply to
. Gso. Wr Rowland,
113 Third St. The Dalles, Or. '
! The Columbia Packing. Co. are selling
trimmed pork shoulders at 5 cents per
pound for cash.,': iir.f" f f f" V v ' lecl3
; Wheat hay at $10 per ton in any quan
tity at Mays A Crowe's. decll-lw
ed, so retailed every
where, we are selling
ing for $1.25. Their
short bosom shirt we
have marked down
$1. Try them if you
are seeking comfort.
Men's Silk Hdk'chfs. 25c
When
making our
purchases
of Silk
Handkerchiefs we
ran across a gentle
man's hemstiched
White Silk Hand
kerchief, which by
taking a quantity oft,
we are now enabled
to say .25 cts. Never
beenable to do it be
fore. We have better
ones, of course, at 45,
60, 75, $1.
Shoes
Shoes
We don't want you
to forget that we sell
Shoes, and sell them
cheap too. We have
Ladies' Shoes, Men's
Shoes, Boys' Shoes,
Girls' Shoes, and at
our special prices you
can certainly do bet
ter with us than else
where. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS
How to Make Money.
By presenting all Wasco county war
rants registered prior to January 10, 1891,
at .my office- and get - your money for
them, and buy new warrants with the
same. Interest ceases after this date,
Dec. 10, 1894. Wm. Michkll,
County Treasurer, Wasco County, Or.
. Notice. ,
This is to certify that my wife and
myself have agreed to disagree, and sep
arated by mutual consent. Therefore, I
will not be responsible for any debts she
may contract after tnis date.
E. R. Shabt.
The Dalles, Dec. 20, '94. - 22-6t
' A 11 ' f'-J.-- i' '11 i -
All we 'ask is to call and
W ICWS
vHs. I AND .-.
Jaids
'"J X'v v for
Vv LatriBs,
111 ' misses ana
:- AiII h 1 m
,fS I ' AT POPUMK" PRICES.
7:'rr FULL STOCK OF- ,
: " " Dry Goods,
Vv;;v,;li";' . Clothing,
X Hats,
- Boots and
. Jr$rlf. Shoes.
will be convinced that they are the lowest in the city.
, : " i r . TERMS STRICTLY CKSH,
Ladies' Silk Hdkchfs. 12
Early in the season
we placed an order
with one of the larg
est importers from
Japan. We had an
immense array of
samples from which
to make our selec
tion, and 'with the
present reduced
prices, can suit both
purse and taste. A
complete range of
prices.
Linen Sets, . $3.75
Our 8-4 Linen Table
Cloth and one dozen
Napkins to match,
that we bought to
sell for $5. .
Kid Gloves, . . . 75c
We are closing out
a line at this price.
On the Foster and
Centemeri ' Kid
Gloves we are giving
10 percent discount.
Kid Gloves are al
ways a most accepta
ble Christmas gift
for a lady
All Goods Marked in Plain Figures.
PEASE & MAYS.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Hiss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Cord Wood.
We again bare an abundant supply of
dry fir and hard wood for immediate
delivery at the lowest rates, and hope to
be favored with a liberal share of the
trade. Jos. T. Petsbs A Co. '
examine our prices, and you