.o. L9 JL JL'.. Following are a few of the numerous G-ifts that Christmas shoppers will find on our Counters. A thousand things are here to interest u; and every evening finds us with a smaller stock -for the following day ...... ...... Dry Goods Department. Dry Goods Department. REAL EIDERDOWN QUILTS. We are showing the handsomest line ever brought to the city. Our price is only $5.00 to $b.50. UMBRELLAS. Bought especially for Christmas Gifts. The handles and trimmings are the very latest; sterling silver mountings. From $3.50 to $7.50. HANDKERCHIEFS. Ireland, Switzerland and Japan con tributed to this sale. You may pay from 5 cents to several dollais, hut that is not to the point. We offer several hundred dozen, in values that we defT elsewhere. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40c. See the grand ELECTRICAL DISPLAY in our Center Window this evening. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. ntered a tho PostorHce at Tho Dalles, Oregon as second-class matter. 10 Ceuui per line for first insertion, and 6 Cents per line for each subsequent Insertion. 8peclal rates for long time notices. All local notices received later than S o'clock will appear the following day. TUESDAY, - - DECEMBER 24. 1S95 BRIEF MENTION. Leaves From the Notebook of Chronicle Reporters. Fair and colder weather is predicted for tomorrow. C. F. Stephens has jast received a fine lot of Douglas shoes. See Blakeley & Houghton show win dow for fine perfumes. 22-3t A pigeon shoot ' will be held on the beach tomorrow afternoon. A boa was lost at the dance Saturday night. Finder please leave at this office. Tomorrow night the military ball at the armory. It will be a biilliant event. The postof&ce will be open tomorrow from 9 to 10 a. m. and from 12 :30 to 1 :30 p. m. For this week only, wulnnts and al monds 10 cents per pound at Pease & Mays. Conductor Bennett is running in Con ductor Glendening's place on the local, temporarily. A marriage license-was granted yester day evening to F. E. Hortan and Mil dred E. Parkins. Constance, the little daughter of Air. and Mrs. D. M. French, is reported sick with diphtheria. . Owing to tomorrow leing Christmas, The Chronicle will not be issued. This is in addition to a time-honored custom, very pleasant to newsgatherers and printers. Blakeley & Houghton have now on display in their show windows the finest line of perfumes ever brought -to The Dalles. All goods strictly first-class. No bazaar stock. dec23-St The sale of Christ mae trees this season has been unusually large, and a thriving trade has been conducted by men who went into the woods and brought loads of young trees to town.- " The Christmas services at St. Paul's church will begin at 10 :30 tomorrow, at which hour the precessional will be eung. There will be no services at the Congregational church tomorrow, thus enabling the members of the Congrega tion to attend St. Paul's. Mr. Li. S. Davis received a letter from Bishop Morris today, eaying that Rev. was, iui uici 1 ui .ianci vi .j , una consented to . greacb. ' tomorrow in the Episcopal church. This arrangement will enable the bishop to fill a needed appointment elsewhere. The Christian church will be the scene of festivity this evening upon the occa sion of .a Christmas tree. A musical and literary program will be provided, after which a general good time and dis tribution of gifts will follow. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the exer cises. Midnight mass will be celebrated to night in the Catholic church. Tomorrow masses will be said at 5:30, 7:30 and 10:30. Vespers in the evening. J. H. Sherar of Sherar's Bridge one of Wasco Co. 'a prominent citizens and largest sheep raisers, was taking in the sights in town today, and from his smil ing countenance we were led to believe tnat somebody would be made bappy with a nice Christmas present, for J. H. remembers the poor. . Last evening the stores were crowded with people making purchases for Christmas, ai d the town had a lively appearance. The postmaster and assist a nt 8 are doing heavy work with the Christmas mail, while the express office has its busiest season. Tomorrow is the gladdest day of all the year, and the prep arations for it gives untold pleasure. The passenger train from the eabt was an hour and a half late in reaching The Dalles this morning.. The delay was caused by a severe storm in the Blue' mountains, which caused the snow to gather in the cuts and cover the track in many places. The rotary plow preceded the passenger train from La Grande to Pendleton. A snow blockade hasn't much of a show against a rotary, though it could give bother enough to the old fashioned plows. Mr. C. F. Stephens proved to be the lucky man in the raffling for the picture painted by Mrs. John Filloon and on exhibition in the Snipes-Kinersly drug store. Ticket number 22 proved to be the winner, and this was held by Mr. Stephens. - According to the rules of the drawing as many cents were paid for a ticket as the number indicated, and bo Mr. Stephens ticket cost him but twenty-two cents. The picture is a very handsome one and possesses much artis tic merit. It was a premium-taker at the lair last October. A crowd of spectators was interested in watching some huge beeves hoisted on to the hooks in Wood Bros.' butcher shop this morning. The beeves dressed to an average of 1,200 pounds, and as there were three of them, the space -in the ehop was pretty well taken. Mr. Wood says these steers were the larg est ever brought to The Dalles, and came from Malheur county. They are truly a sight worth witnessing, and a stronK evidence of what the bunchgrass country of Eastern Oregon can do in the way of big productions. Dr. Sutherland, who is attending little Constance French, used today for' the first time in The Dalles, the anti-toxin treatment, the discussion of which has occupied the attention of the medical world every since its discovery. The percentage of fatal endings of this dread disease has been greatly lessened, medi cal authorities claim, by the use of anti toxin and there are those who believe it one of the greatest discoveries""'of the century;. Dr. Sutherland-is a great be liever in its efficacy, and is hopeful for good results in the present instance. Brass and Onyx Top Tables, $7.50. Novelties in Sterling Silver and Rogers' Quadruple Plate. These pood 9 wo guarantee to be the very beet of the kind manufactured. s . FIVE O'CLOCK TEA KETTLES. Kettles are eeived and can be used with equal faoilitv for tea, coffee or water. AH are thor oughly tin lined. $2.75, $2.90 and $3.25. CREST WARE. : : : : : Yon. can find eorae very appropriate gifta in this handsome line of goods. In satin lined Jewel Boxes we are- offering good valaes at $3 25, $4.25 and $5.25. Puff Boxes, $1.80. . Jardin'ers, $3.75, $4.25 and $6.75. Gold and Silver Novelties, Mai'e by the F. Krober Clock Company, at $3.25 and $4.25. Rattlesnake Road. "This road is in such shape now that five men can put it in good traveling condition in a week," so says Mr. G. F. Gunther of Moro, Sherman county, and be knows. The work on the road has been suspended at present, but will be resumed as soon as the weather will per mit. The people are anxiotis to have it completed as from what has been al ready demonstrated, tbey can realize the great benefit which will be derived from its use. It is claimed by those who are familiar with this Toad, that it will be- one of the best in the county, and good roads are what is needed. Tho people of Sherman county are to be congratu lated upon the enterprise shown in this direction, not only as a matter of econ omy, but good business sense. We trust the people of Wasco county will imbibe some of their spirit and improve the highways and especially those lead ing out of The Dalles. There has been some noted improvements made on some of them in the last year, but there is plenty of work to be done, and our county court should see to it that good work is done and more of it. For in this, our item of good roads, there is more direct good to the farming commu nity than any other benefit derived from taxation. . Bammarj of Court Kxpengei. County Clerk Kelsay and Deputies Bolton and Gilbert have just completed footing-up the expenses of the November session of the circuit court. During the term twenty-one criminal cases were on the docket, ten were tried out by jury and two plead guilty. Ninety-four cases were on the docket, all of which were disposed of except eleven, which were continued. The jury was in attendance twenty-six daye, and tried fourteen cases, two of which were mnrder cases. Fol lowing is an itemized statement of the expenses : Grand jury.". .$ 138 00 Grand jury witnesses 988 85 Circuit court jury ... ..... 1267 80 Circuit court witnesses 1631 40 District atty. ...... . ....i 300 00 Extra depty sheriff. 18 00 Bailiffs 239 00 Reporter ... 7. 160 00 Interpreters ....... ...... 21 00 Total $4764 05 Mr. H. J. McMacus, a gentleman from Portland who travels considerably around the Northwest, was in the city yesterday, and in company with a trustee of the Commercial and Athletic Club, visited the rooms which are now in process of being fitted up. Mr. Mc Manus, who is a member of the Multno mah Athletic Club, was told the plans and purposes of the club, and expressed himself well pleased with what he saw and heard. The rooms, he said, are well arranged, and convenient for a club of this sort. ' The place picked for a bowling alley is excellent, and will ad mit of being lighted all day, which can not be said of the alleys in many clubs, among them the Multnomah, where ar tificial light must be' osed during the day time. The Dalles club rooms are Celuloid Novelties.. : : : These goods we have purchased direct from the manufacturers, and can save you money if you look through our stock. Prices range from 12 cents to $1.25. ' Gents' Furnishings Department. We have a thorough stork of men's out fittings. Ladies will be glad of this. It saves them the an noyance of shopping in strange places, and perhaps a smart difference in price. We have especially provided for women's wants in men's wear. SILK SUSPENDERS .. In all fancy colors, from Too embroidered 50 and 75 cents. NIGHT ROBES - Handsome embroidered front, $1.25 and $1.50. superior, Mr, McManus said, to those of most places of its size, and will compare favorably with those of Seattle and other larger cities. When the equipment is complete The Dalles club need not be ashamed to entertain visitors from any where. . Christmas Tree. The M. E. Sunday school will be en tertained with a Christmas tree Tuesday evening, tne 24th. .Those desiring to put gifts on the tree will find a commit tee in waiting at the church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Exercises in con nection with the tree will commence at 7 o'clock, sharp, Tnesday evening. -.. - rBOGBAU. Singing by School "'Hark the Herald Angela Sing?"' Prayer. Song by Primary. ''Why. We Observe Christmas," by pastor, Rev. J. H. Wood. Recitation Nellie Clark. Anthem By school choir. ICeadl Head! Nicely furnished rooms for housekep ing at 21 Second street. ' dec20-4t 'Hot clam broth at 4 o'clock today at J. O.Mack'e, 67 Second street. Maier & Benton are selling oak wood, delivered, for $4 per cord. During the holidays and this week yon can get three pounds of candy for 25 cts at the Jacobsen Book & Music Co. Any one in want of wines for the holi days will find it to their advantage to call at the-California Wine house. decl7-tf - lloute to Kent On Third street, opposite the court house. Apply to A. Gkhees. "dec24-tf Military Ball. Tho following is the program of the promenade concert to be given by the Orchestral Union brass band at the offi cers' ball Christmas night: Maich "KJnjf Cotton" ..Smua Overture "The Rambler' Motes Waltzes "Visions ol a Beau'ifal Woman" Rotas Polousise "Royol Decree' Hmnett Overture "Sounds From the Sunny South" Isenman March "The Thunderer" Sousa Awarded , -Highest Honors World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. mvmm Most Perfect Made. . 40 Tears the Standard. G-LOVES. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. Hem stiched in good heavy Japan Silk, at 20, 40, 60 and 85 cents. Initial and hem etitched, 25 and 75 cents. . . to $1.20. Fancy SILK MUFFLERS. Our stock in these goods was .never eo com itate. You will find come pretty things in white brocade, plain black and , fancy colors, at 60, 75, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.45. 75, 90, $1.00, SILVERWflBE Holiday Goods! Your choice -of one-half dozen Silver-plated Tea Spoons, Sugar Shells or Napkin Ring for 25 cents. P MGES SliRllGHTEKED on our whole line, including ' Albums, Books, Toys, Notions, Candy,, Pianos and Organs. UPRIGHT PIANOS i $123. Great reductions on Jacobsen Book 162 Second Street, A Cold Snap Is upon us, and if you have not laid in your win ders supply of wood, it is about time you were doing so. We have about .100 cords of first class Oak Wood, which we will deliver at '." S3.90 per TO GET READY LARGE SPRING f. I am now selling Men's and Boys' Clothing, Fancy and Dress Goods, Cloaks, Capes, Shoes, nd everything else found in a first-class dry - goods store. " WL.. C. F. STEPHENS. All the world loves a glover who ?ella good Gloves; which accounts for our popularity. ' We ee'.l good Gloves at all iime, and have re duced our popular lines to 80j and $1 30 per pair. We carry Evening Glovos in 12 and 13 inch lengths. MAYS .0. Eniss Meii! AT all Holiday Goods. & Music Co., THE DALLES, OR. Cord. for a STOC GUST!