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JOS. T. PETERS & CO.,
See us before
you buy.
-DEALERS IN-
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We carry a Complete Line of
Dress Goods
If conditions anywhere make it possible to put Dress Goods prices lower,
-we mean that you shall see them here first of all.
To every lady purchasing a Dress Pattern over our counters on Saturday,
we will furnish the findings free. Such an offer so early in the season is one
that will be appreciated by the buying public.
Every safeguard is used when we. buy our Goods to enable us to warrant
qualities and price. The following lots are only a few of our bargains:
Cotton Mixtures in choice plaids, made for spring trade 10c
Cotton Mixtures, in fancy plaids lGfc
Saxony Suitings, in stripes and plaids ............... 25 and 30c
All-wool Scotch Cheviots .40 and 45c
Broadhead's, in all the latest plaids and fancy weaves: 50c
." Diagonals, in tan, brown and. gray 75c
Imperial Shower Proof Cravenettes and all' the Novelties in Silk Weaves
will be shown on our counters.
Fishing Tackle,
Ammunition, ,
Stoves and Steel Ranges,
Wire Cloth,
Wire Poultry Netting,
Se-wer Pipe,
Iron Water Pipe,
G-arden Tools,
Sheep Shears,
Barrell Churns,
Rubber and Cotton Wrap
ped Grarden Hose,
Groceries and Provisions,
Oak Fir and Maple Cord-
-wood and General sup
plies,
-AND-
ilIL SUFFIbIES.
Telephone 2XTo. S3C3"
Bay Them
Buy your Hats of a merchant who makes
this line a specialty, and get
T Prop mini at tue IB Price.
We carry the largest stock and can save ,
you money. Call and see.
70MBT C'BCESELTjSL-
ALL GOODS MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
PEASE & MAYS.
MAIER & BENTON.
The Tyfch Val
lye Creamery
BUTTER
Is
Dellelons.
Ask Vanbib'ber & Worsley for it.
Every Square is Full Weight.
' - TBIiBPHOlirE SO- ,
CREAMERY
A. A. B.
Ths Dalles Daily Chronicle.
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as necond-clasa matter.
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Will appear the following day.
SATURDAY -
- MAY 4, 1895
BRIEF MENTION.
Leaves From the Ratebook of Chronicle
Reporters. -
Pror. Edwards,
The great horse tamer,
At Ward & Kerns' shed,
On Third street,
Tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.
Seeds at cost at E. J. Collins &, Co.'s
The rainfall last night amounted to .38
of an Inch.
The Herrick cannery made another
mall ran this morning, packing about
foity cases.
Something new in photographs at
Herrin's, for only 75 cents per dozen.
Call at studio and see samples. 30-lw
Philip A. Begg today renounced his
allegiance to the qneen of Great Britain,
and declared his intention of becoming
a citizes of the United States.
We acknowledge the receipt this
morning of a copy of "the National Geo
graphic Magazine," devoted to Oregon
and written by Senator Mitchell.
Fern lodge, Degree of Honor, will give
a social at Fraternity hall, next Wednea
day .evening. A musical and literary
program, refreshments and dancing will
entertain the guests. Admission, 25
cents. "
Rain began to fall last evening continu
ing nearly all night and was of immense
benefit. Crops in Eastern Oregon are
now pretty well assured, being out of
danger from any source except a hot
east wind.
At armory hall tonight the O. K. T
concert company stive their farewell con
cert. Reserved seats on sale at Blakeley
A Houghton's drug store. Prices of
admission, 10 and 15 cents. Reserved
Beats 25 cts.
Professor Edwards, the great horse'
tamer, will give an exhibition in handling
wild horses tomorrow, (Sunday) after
noon, and also exhibit his great trick
horse, Oregon Tommy at Ward & Kern's
stable on Third street.
The O. K. T. drew, a crowded house
last night, and one that was highly
pleased with the programme. The
music is delightful, and the male quar
tet incomparable. They appear for the
last time tonight and all lovers of good
music Bhould hear them.
Dr. Doane's lecture at the Congreg
tional church last night, . filled the
church. The subiect was "The Phvsi
cian of the Twentieth Centarv." which
was handled in a masterly manner and
was a " genuine treat. Proceeding the
lecture, Miss Stone and Mr. John Booth
favored the audience with a mandolin
and guitar duet, and at its close a vocal
quartet was rendered by Misses Samp
son, Myrtle Micbell, Beulah Patterson
and Alma Schmidt.
Those interested in organizing a base
ball club should attend the meeting at
ttie council chambers this evening. The
meeting will be called to order shortly
after 7 o'clock, instead of at 8 as stated
yesterday, so that the business can be
transacted in time to let all attend the
. K. T. concert.
The dispatches today state that a San
Francisco pawn broker testified yester
day at the Durrant examination, that
Darrant tried to sell him a ring which he
picked ont from ampng those taken from
the fingers of the dead girl Blanch La-
Mont. He identifies both Durrant and
the ring positively.
THE CHURCHES.
The Baptist church, Rev. O. D. Taylor
pastor, will hold services at 11 o'clock
tomorrow morning. All not worship
ping elsewhere are cordially invited.
Sunday school follows the morning ser
vice. No service in the evening.
Methodist Episcopal church Rev
John H. Wood, pastor. Services at
11 o'clock a. m., and 7:30 p. m.; Junior
League at 5 :30 p. m. ; Epworth League
at 7 p.m.; class meeting Sunday at 10
a. m. All are cordially welcomed. .
Calvary Baptist church. Union and
Seventh street, Elder J. H. Miller, pas
tor .Preaching every bunday at 11 a.
m. ana 7: JO p.m. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday evenings at 7 :30 p. m
Sunday school. at 9:45 a. m. All are
cordially welcomed.
Services at the Christian church to
morrow by the pastor. Subject, at 11
a. m., "Up the Elevator or Stairway,
Which?" At 8 p. m., "Unclean Spirits
Coming In and Going Oat." Sabbath
school at 10 a. m. ; Junior Christian En
deavor at 5 o'clock; Young Peoples'
Society Christian Endeavor at 7" p.m. A
hearty welcome is extended to those not
worshipping elsewhere.
The (Jongregational church, corner
of Court and Fifth street Sunday ser
vices as usual : At 11 a. m. and 8 p. m
(Observe the change in time of evening
service), worship, and a sermon by the
pastor, W. C. Curtis. Sunday school
immediately after the morning service
and meeting of the Young People's
Society of Christian Endeavor at 7p. m.,
topic, The lessons of Gethsemane, (Mark
xiv :32-52). All persons not worshipping
elsewhere are cordially invited.
Real Estate Transactions.
Robert Snodgrass to school district
No. 21, tract 10 by 30 rods, the southeast
corner of sec 7, tp 1 s, r 14 e ; f 10.
' United States to Joseph Henge, lots
D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L, in block
63 and lots I, J,' K and L, in block 92, of
Fort Dalles military reservation ; patent.
The best is always cheapest. Herrin
makes the best cabinet photographs for
only $2.50 per dozen. Chapman block,
upstairs. - " a20-tf.
City Council Meeting;.
The city council met last evening,
present mayor and full board, except
Councilmen Johns and Eahelman,. the
latter coming in after roll call.
Minutes of regular adjourned and
special meetings held during April were
read and approved.
Communication from Miss L. Mc-
Nulty in reference to her claim for $20,
and which was heretofore ordered al
lowed at $10, was read and on motion it
was ordered that the matter be re-considered.
Ordered on motion that council defer
action npon above claim, until some
meeting when Councilman Eahelman
was present. . .
Report of the committee on streets and
public property in reference to the ap
plication of W. A. Kirby, for a reduction
in rent from $50 to $35 per annum, and
recommending that said rent be raised
to $75 per annum, was read and on mo
tion report accepted and recommenda
tion adopted.
The regular monthly reports of the
city officers were read and it was ordered
that each report be acted upon sep
arately. After considering the reports
separately they were all accepted, or
dered placed on file and on motion it
was ordered that ono dav's time be de
ducted from salary of the street com
missioner.
At this time Councilman Eshelman
appeared.
On motion it was ordered that the
claim of the water commissioners
amounting to $32 for water rent, be laid
on the table until next meeting, and that
a committee consisting of Adams,
Shackelford and Hood be appointed to
take the matter in charge and to confer
with the water commission regarding
the same.
- On motion it was ordered' that all
claims be acted upon separately.
jyiovea ana earned that an dims as
read be considered as allowed unless
there are objections. Moved and carried
that upon reading of the claims that the
mayor refer those not accompanied by
requisitions, to the proper committees,
Moved and carried that when council
adjourn, it adjourn to meet May 15th, at
o o ciock p. m.
On motion it was ordered that mayor
appoint a committee of three to revise
i the ordinances vacating the office of
street commissioner, in conformity with
the new charter, and to report at next
meeting. Mayor thereupon appointed
Adams, Thompson and Nolan.
Moved and carried that the applica
tion of Z. P. Jones to maintain a pig stye
at the cannery of M. Herrick, be refused
and that the applicant be notified to re
move the same at once.
There being no farther business coun
cil adjourned.
The mayor referred bills to committees
as follows :.
TO HEALTH AND POLICE. .
Henry J McNalty, nursing. .: . . .$ 70 00
Mavs&Crowe, mdse.. ........... 50
A Keller, mdse . .. . 4 25
TO STBEBTS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
R B Hood, jr, hauling. . .....$ 1 60
J H Blakeney, banling. . . ,
Mays ot Crowe, mdse.
. . 2 00
50
William Brown, labor 2 00
J Hogan, . " I
J Like, " .........
Dalles El Lt Co, material
Gunning A Hockman, labor. . .
W t Brown,
J Hagan, " '. . .
J Like, " ....
v TO FINANCE COMMITTB.
Dalles El Light Co, lights office. .$ 5 40
rea D mil, copying warrants .. ou uu
Maier & Benton, mdse 1 60
Teague Bros, hauling 2 00
TO FIRE AND WATER COMMITTEE.
St Arnold & Shoren , labor .......$ 12 50
Dalles El Lt Co, lights fire dept. . 6 40
Warren Walters, labor; ... . . ' 1 50
Ttre following claims were ordered in
definitely postponed :
Henry Readel, nurse. .$100 00
Mrs J Ubarr, damages 500 00
f oico, mdse za oo
The following claims were allowed :
Jos T Peters & Co, wood $ 15 00
Henry Li K.uck, mdse 3 00
Oregon Tel & Tel Co, message. . . 75
Columbia hotel, feeding prisoners 24 30
Mays & Crowe, mdse .'. . .. 3 66
Columbia Packing Co, mdse.. . 1 00
Dalles Kl .Light Vo, lights. . . 180 00
Times-Mountaineer, printing. , . . 2 50
rrancis banders, labor . . .......... 1 oU
Mrs M E Graves, cooking. . . 12 00
ri J MclNulty, labor.. 28 UO
M Harris, mdse S 00
J M Ford, watchman 2 50
Miss L McNalty, labor 20 00
Blakeley & Houghton, medicine. 24 00
Ben Eben, labor. 22 00
Katy Eben, cooking 7 70
J H Wodicka, mdse. 40
Dr Hollister, professional services 150 00
A G Long, mdse 1 50
PERSONAL MENTION.
2 00
2 00
6 37
2 10
S 50
3 50
1 00
Lieutenant Farber and wife who have
been visiting Portland and Vancouver
arrived on the Regulator last night and
left for toe Warm springs this morning.
Mrs. Biggs arrived home today from
Sherman county, where she has been at
tending a convention of the W. C.'T. U.
She was elected a delegate to the state
convention.
IZendaelit! and Neuralgia cured by Dr.
PAIN PILLS. "One cent a dose."
all druggists sell Dr. Miles' Pain Pills.
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Saturday, lay 4th
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Men's Straw Hats,
Boys' Straw Hats,
Misses' Straw Hats,
Ladies' Straw Hats.
Largest Assortment in the City.
ROBERT E. WILLIAMS,
Blue Front Store, Opposite Diamond Mills.
GEORGE RUCH,
PIONEER GROCER.
Successor to Cbrisman &. Corson.
irmm FULL. LINE OF
STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES.
Again in business at the old stand. I would be pleaeed to
see all my former patrons. Free delivery to any part of town.
Crescents! Crescents! Crescents!
Why pay $100 for a Bicycle
When yon can get one for $55 ?
We buy direct from the makers, and save yon the jobber's profit.
We sell our High-grade CRESCENT, with wood rim and Clincher tire, for. .$80 00
The same wheel, with Morgan & Wright tire, for 75 00
This wheel weighs 23 pounds.
Oar SPECIAL CRESCENT, with either wood or et?el rims, M. AW.' tires. .$55 00
This wheel with wood rim weighs 28 pounds; with steel, SO pounds.
Our SPECIAL CRESCENT will compare favorably with any $75 wheel on the
market, and we will give the same guarantee that is eiven on the highest
' priced wheel sold. Come and see our samples or send for catalogue.
MAYS & CROWE, The Dalles.
Take your Prescriptions to
M. Z. DONNELL.
They will be Filled by Thorough.
Prescription Druggists.
DEUTSCHE AFOTHEKE.