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Shirt Waists. Shirt Waists. They are worth the watching, especially this sea eon, when so many shirt waists will be worn. We are now prepared to meet the wants of the public in this line, by offering three of the best lineB of waists made on this continent. LINE 1. We guarantee a. perfect fit, and fast colors, in all the new designs. 50c, 75c and 85c. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Ths Dalles Daily Chronicle. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 8, 1896 WAYSIDE GLEANINGS. Random Observations and Loesl EventrfT Paul's Episcopal church, held last even of Lesser Magnitude. ing, the following persons were elected Forecast Tonight and casional rain. tomorrow oc-i Gen. J. B. Weaver speaks tonight oaf Populist spulist issues at the Baldwin opera house, . : The remains of Mrs. Bennett were. taaen to xygn early tins morning. TbeJ funeral will occur tomorrow. fi Dr. Eshelman has commenced treat ing a patient with the aseptolin remedy discovered by Dr. Cyrus Edaon. Toe first wool of the season was reJ. ceived at the Wasco warehouse todays from the Baldwin Sheep and Land Co. The Columbia hose company monthly meeting occurs tomorrow night. The Jackson Engine company met last night. New today and fresh from the city, twenty novelty shapes and designs in spring sailors at "The Leader." Mrs. M. E. Briggs. . apr8-2t Rev. Dora Barber, announced to speak in the Congregational church Thursday evening, will be unable to meet her engagement on account of ill ness. . Articles of incorporation have been, filed for Hood River Lodge No. 103, A.j F. & A. M. The incorporators ace E. L, omitu, vr . jvi. ; vy . jji. i aies, d. v . ; j H. Button, J. W. The Democratic delegates to the county convention amused themselves yesterday evening at the Commercial Club by . bowling and various other di versions the club affords. The rates quoted on wheat hauled by the Regulator company in our statement Monday applied to last year, which re sulted in a loss to the company. The present rate is $2 per ton, or about 6 cents per bushel. The fishing Beason commences on April iuin, which is JrMay; mere is considerable trouble ampfcz fishermen arouna Astoria causedby strikes, ex ... . y x tending even to the detftraction-of prop-U erty. A good catcjf is expected this year all along the river. . . Corbett and Fitzsimmona are looking to Portland as the possible location for their coming mill.- They have heard of the Carey-Simon scrap jn .the late Re publican convention at Portland, and judge that the law against public en counters in the ring is inoperative. ' A tramp, who was attempting to steal a ridsj on the train from Portland, was killed near Arlington at an early hour i . J . L 1 yesterday morning. The tramp hadjl been but off the train onea or twiV. nH I the report' states that he-lost his hold and fell under the cars and was literally cut into pieces.- ' - ;. Mr. A. Anderson yesterday sold the Inland Star to A. Watt. It will now enter the river aa a sailing yach t, and ' i i.. . .u I LINE 2. Made from the best English Percale and Irish Dimity, with all -the late combinations in Collars and Cnffa. $1, $1.25, $1.75 and $2. LINE 3. This line ia considered by all who have seen it, to be one of the best ever brought to the city. . The design's are original, the worduoansbip and fit is ' guaranteed to be one of the best, the assortment ia large. From fl to $3.50. ' PEASE masts are being fitted to it today. It is also being ballasted. It is capable of comfortably seating 30 persons. The boat so far has had the reputation of t the annual parish meeting of as wardens and vestrymen for the en suing year. Wardens L. S. Davis and C. N. Clark. Vestrymen Joseph T. Peters, W. E. Walthers, F. Bronson, D, IW. Yause and T. A. Hudson. V.Va yMaier & Benton have now removedl -into tneir new quarters - recently va cated by I. C. Nick4lsen. and have a very attractive stooe. The grocery es tablishment ie cliche east side, while the west side is !evtrted to hardware. With a large bjtsement and a newly built workshop in the rear, which is commodious and well-lighted, the eatab lishment has plenty of room for tbei increasing business PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. J. R. Bone went to Hood River today. Mr. Horace Patterson went to Mosier this morning. Mr. A. S. Mac Allister went to' Port land on the boat. f Mr. Fred Wilson went to Portland on J tne early morning train. Mr. J. A. Douthit went to Portlan this morning to attend the Democratic state convention. Mr. Will Lawrence of Portland re turned thistnorning. J .Taaa JT ' XT ITT : 1 TT ' T f 1. J. C. O'Learv and E. B. Dufur took tha noon train today for Portland. ; ' Mrs. E. L. Grimes arrived in the cltv yesterday from Portland, and is visiting ner son, Mr. Monroe urimes of this city. Hon. Polk. Mays ofWallowa etopped over at ihe Dairess.rfn his wav to the state convention, where he sroea aa a delegate, Ca'pt. Lewis has so far recovered from his late sickness as to be around again, and was noticed on the street this morning. ' Mr. C. D. O'Leary took the afternoon train for Portland. He is a Democratic delegate to the state convention from Kutledge, bherman county. Mis9 Bel) Reitz. Miss EmmaCrossfield and Miss Laura Woodburv. who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Mc- rW n.tnrn.H li i. m a ,K5 m,! i regulator. Messrs. E. B. Dufur, J. C. Johnson V I' J l.lnltaTf m 1. Wi lilavey and I. D. Driver went to Portland today to attend the Democratic "A woorrow. Mrs. George P. Morgan was up irom the -Locks yesterday and returned this morning. . Mr. . Morgan . has rented the Craig property and the family will 1 Mr. Warner M. Gilliam, who cama down frQm safcer Uity to attend hisi brother's (the late J. A. Gilliam) funeral, ll ieit pn the midmgnt train lor pis home, accompanied by his niece, Miss Nettie Cook of 3-Mile. Nettie will spend some timfl viaitino Mtlatiuaa in thaf nlaita A HABB1BO. In this city at th residence of C. P. Driver, April 7th, 18Sd, hy Justico Davis. John H. Chapman and Effie C. William eon, both of Sherman county. & MAYS. AN ARLINGTON TRAGEDY. Philip Beppner Committed Salcld the Warehouse Office. at News came, by telephone this morn ing that Philip Heppner committed sui c cide by shooting himself with a pistol at the warehouse in Arlington about 3 o'clock this morning. - He had - locked the door of the office, pulled down the curtains, and standing n front of the glass, placed the muzzle of the pistol just below his eye and fired the shot, which resulted in ' almost in stant death. The report of the pistol was heard by, Mr. L. C. Edwards, a druggist whose place of business is kcross the street, who rushed over and found Mr. Heppner breathing bis last. No cause has yet been ascertained for the suicide.' " Philip Heppner has owned the ware house and been a. business man of Ar lington for years, and is well known. Henry Blackman, collector of customs at Portland, is his brother-in-law, and the town of Heppner is named for his brother, Henry Heppner. He has a sister in Boise City and one in San Francisco. . He was unmarried, and was between 40 and 45 years of age. The Coafederate Spy." "The Confederate Spy'r is a very thrilling play ' which is to be ably pre sented by home talent on April 14th. The following is the synopsis: ' Act I. Pleasure grounds near the home of the Waterinans. The inter view. Maud's devotion to her Southern home. A mother's tears. Colonel Wil lard and his company. Sockery and his troubles.' Drafted. George enlists. Off for the war. Act 2. Camp by moonlight. The blind planter. A letter from home. "The .very ring." Sockery and hia barns. Tableau: "The Soldier's Dream." LoDg roll. Fall in. Who shtole dose hams? The spy and rebel, Ainslcy. Sockery in a bad fix. The tables turned. The spy captured and condemned to die. Ainsley's escape. Sockery and his pooty gun. - - Act 3. Home of ; Maud" Bradley. Sockery on guard. Maud and George. The Spy's anger. Friends. The plan of escape. Good-bye. Dot dear soldier. jxaken nrieonern 4111811 P"80nere, I'll give you just one minute." Maud's heroism. Surrender. Glory mit der Shtary and Shtripes. ' Act 4. The secret out. George in danger. "My God, general, would you shoot me?" Banks, wounded. A noble act. "Drop that sword." . Act 5. Home . again. Norah on the Chinese ' question. Mulgarry gets - a black eye. The fatal telegram. News from the war. "My Godi my boy is wounded." On track of tlie Spy. - The deaf old man. "Great Heavens, what am I?" Discovered.-; Maud'a. alarm. Sockery. A sister's, devotion. Hopeless and helpless. The reprieve. Happy denouement. ". . : . . ' Buy a pair of fine shoes of John Hertz and get a ticket for six shines fiee. ' 2t. Subscribe for The Chronicle. Maier & Benton have moved their Grocery and Hard ware Store in the building' formerly occupied by L C. Nickelsen, opposite Co.,. in the French Block, Where - they . can he found with a complete stock of ! Groceries and Hardware, Stoves, &c. Telephone No. " 4 on "both phones. " . Wearer In The Dalles. '"J. B. Weaver, Colfax, Iowa.", This was the signature by Gen. Wea ver which was made pn the register, at the Columbia hotel when The Dalles Portland local pulled into town today. He was met by ' A. L. Reese and - a Chronicle reporter, who upon - being introduced,' headed the reporter off .by saying be never permitted himself to be interviewed. : When asked hia reason he replied that he was frequently mis quoted, -or else the reporter couldn't understand what he said. He 'stated, however, that the etate would be thor oughly canvassed this year by Populist speakers- Gem Weaver," who was the Populist candidate for president of the United States four years ago, has a very , vener ab'e appearance, his hair and mustacb.9 having become silvered during the many campaigns in which be has variously figured. He dresses faultlessly in a well-fitting suit of black, his carriage is erect and hia walk sprightly." After speaking tonight on Populist issues at the Baldwin,' be will proceed to Rufus on the 10:55 train. Skin Grafting- at Cost Valley. Fossil Journal. Dr. Howard was called twice to Lost Valley this week to dress the wounds of little Banna Knox, who was severely burnt through her clothes taking fire from: a burning pile of rubbish two weeks ago. He found the little girl in a ba1 Btate, great pieces of flesh coming off her body with the bandages. Ever since the accident,' the child ha had to be nursed : incessantly, night and dayj her sufferings being intense. .The doctor ad vised the parents to bring their daughter to town, so that he could perform the operation of akin grafting, by means of which he thinks he can save the child, and it is expected a relay of men will ar rive in a day or two with the little suf ferer on a litter. ."The very prettiest in The Dalles," ia what is said by every lady. who has Been the novelties received at "The Leader" today. Don't forget the place, 112, Second street." apr8-2t ' Awarded Highest HonorsWorld's Pair, Gold Med&T, Midwinter Fair. Most, Perfect Made. 4o Years the Standard. -r . will be sold at the reduced prices. Ex amine our Crescents---$501 and $75, as good as anj wheel sold at $85. "We give the same guarantee that you can: get on a $100 wheel. ' space is - - - - o T. Peters & Co. aebbsbri Bbbk & Music Co. and Harry Liebe Have moved in the old Vogt Store on Washington Street, opposite The Chronicle Office. GEORGE RUCH PIONEER GROCER- Successor to Chrlsman & Coreon. FULL, LINE OF STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES. Again in business at the old stand. I would be pleased to see all my former patrons. Free delivery to any part of town. Try a Bottle . Atwood's Syrnp of Tar, Horehonnd and Wild Cherry for that Cough. : , DOflflElili'S DtUG STOfE. The TyBli "Val ley Creamery Ask Van"bibber & Worsley for it. jyoj Valley 45c. Every Square is Fuli Weight. ; : TELEPHOITE 2sTO. 80. "Live arid You are invited: to - FRED. FISHER'S New G-rocery Store, where you will find all .the Lowest Prices. Goods delivered to any part of the city. . a few more Bicycles left that T.I L,... .0,-. . t for Joseph: OF - Delloloas. . CREAMERY A. A. B. live. 99 -Telephone 270.