What's the Matter with your Tire? DTJ-SOC Will Make It Hold Wind. ' Cord Wood. I win Make It Interesting I For a Few Days. - Are You Interested in Suitings ? If you are, look at the values we are showing in our X Center Window. Regular 50c goods for We have on hand a large stock of 3Q2C per yard. They are all right, and again they are not. RUSSET SHOES turn rusty after a summer's wear.. What is the use denying yourself when you can get a pair at almost one-half the regular price? Below are Some of the Values. Ladies' Tan Boots, in Lace and Button Regular $3.50 Sale price $2.30 Ladies' Tan Boots, in Button .. Regular 3.00 Sale price 2.20 Ladies' Tan Oxfords, Needle and Square Toe...... Regular 3.25 Sale price 2.30 Ladies' Tan Oxfords, Needle and Square Toe...... Regular 2.50 Sale price 1.90 ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Si The Dalles Daily GhFonieie. Weather Forecast. ... Portland, Aug. 31, 1896. For Eastern Orboon Tonight fair; tomor row warmer. Pague. Observer. TUESDAY, - - SEPT. 1, 1896 WAYSIDE GLEANINGS. Random Observations and Local Events of Lesser Macnitude. Frnit peats are less numerous this year than formerly. . Saltmarshe & Cobippeda carload of hogs to Tacoma yeterday. . All members of Cedar Grove, No. 12, are requested to be present Friday even ing, Sept. 4th. Something special The D. P. & A. N. Co. e constructs ing a movable warehouse place of the one washed away dun high water. The new one is being ma in sections which will be bolted together. It is believed that a larger volume oft difficult to reconcile with the idea of water has passed this point this year ("accidental death." than during the year of the big flood, I 1894. The river has recced very slowly, K and is yet over eleynNfeet above low water mark. r - - - Mr. and Mre. W. J. Moore were pleae antly surprised by a number of friends last evening, the . occasion being their fourth wedding anniversary. A most enjoyable evening was passed by sur prises and surprised. At the water commissioners' meeting yesterday it was decided to shut off the water where the rent for the previous month has not been paid, and in cases where more than one month's rent was due, to allow the delinquent sixty days time to pay before shutting off the supply. i One of the big front windows of A. M. Williams & Co' s new store .has been handsomely decorated with ladies' dress goods, and the other is in process of con struction. The windows are very band some indeed and attract the attention of many passers-by. It is at this season the continued rain would result in material injury to the grain crops. Wheat has been threshed ana .is lying in tne sacK unprotected in the fields. Any , continued- rain must necessarily do incalculable damage. In the fall of 1893 the fall rains commenced about the 26th of August, and continued for eight days. In some wheatgrowing sections of Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington, the farmers being unpre pared, the damage was widespread. The Cbbokicle, during the next few days, will undertake to give editorially some information concerning the money question which is not new and will not be disputed by any who have taken pains to inform themselves. We do this because we have now and then met per sons who have heretofore given little or no attention to the subject and who have hoc in mind these tacts. Most of the city papers throughout the country have so often presented this information they now assume it is familiar to : every one. We shall attempt to present these facts PEASE accurately, having preeented the facts we shall also preeent our views concern ing them, claiming nothing for trie man ner of the presentation except fairness and a purpose to be perfectly under stood. "- .' ' Accidental Death. The coroner's jury in the case of Joh Swenson, whose dead body was foun near the door of bis residence at Cliftor a few days ago, yesterday returned verdict of "accidental death." The ver diet is considered ' a singular one inasmuch aa all the circumstances seemed to indicate that Swenson had bee: murdered. The facts that the gup with which the killing was done was found several feet away from where th body lay ; the forcing open of the doo: vV2! of Swenson's house, and the testimony of Dr. Fulton that the dead man's coat could not have been powder burned to such an extent unless the weapon, when discharged, was at least two feet distant, are. in the opinion of many Astorians Real Estate Transfers. James E. Feak and wife to Lewis W. 'Watts n half a half se qr ne qr sec 13 tp 2 n r 10 e, containing 10 acres ; $1. Mrs. A. E. Stranahau to Gertrude Woodward, parcel of land of Wm. Jen kins' donation land claim : $1. Chas. L. Fryer to J. S. Brown ne qr se qr, s hall se qr se qr sw qr sec S, tp 5 e r 12 e. $625. Adeline Richmond and husband to J. , Peters, northerly part lot 1 block 10 Laughlin's addition to Dalles City ; $ 1. E. J. Pilkingtori and wife to Frank Menefee, lots 6 and 7 block - 8, Baird'e addition' to Antelope; $187.22. ' PEKSONAL MENTION. Al. Smetzer went to Pendleton today. Simon Fulton of Astoria came up last night. Hon. F. N. Jones returned today from Portland. Henry Blackman of Fort land was in town yesterday. . ' Messrs. Elliott, Lamb and Bellinger of Mosier are in town today. . ' Hay ward Riddell returned today from a week's absence in tne vaiiev. Mr. Lewis Martin left today for Eu gene to attend the divinity school. Misses Cora Jotes and Lizzie School ing left for Portlanotbis morning. Mrs. J. L. Weattferby and eon left for a short absence to Portland - this after noon. . Mr. H. M. Beall came np from the Valley last evening and has been shak ing hands with old acquaintances. He will remain permanently again. . Mr. Chas. Waters and daughters. Miss urtna waters and Miss Anna Kaw son of Wmte balmon, wha were visiting in tne city, returned tnis mording. Mr. Stephen Crepeau, who has been a resident of Oregon for about four years, in the employ a greater part of the time by Mr. Root. Mays, left for his former iiome in Michigan this morning. ' ' For Sale. ; -' ' A fine fresh Jersey cow. Apply at the California winehouse. aug29-2w . 3Q2C per yard. & MAYS I A SINGLE PURPOSE- The Earnest and Tnde fat lettable of Mitchell and risk. A committee, compoeed of Messrs. N. Whealdon, lEmile Schanno and B. F. Laugblin were delegated by The Dailes Commercial Club to visit Senator Mit chell and Capt. Fiek at Portland with a view to ascertaining the complete status of the locks improvement, both present and prospective. The committee per formed this mission yesterday and re turn muck gratified, as much by the courteous treatment they received as to ascertain that both the senator and the engineer are as much in earnest over the speedy and triumphant conclusion of this great water way to the needs of commerce as anv citizen in the land. The committee-frret called upon Sena' tor Mitchell, when all went to Mr. FiBk'a office. Then they learned the good news that November 15th (on or before) has been set as the final date for the completion of the locks, involving the finishing touches to the new con tract, found necessary to complete the middle lock by the ravages of the high water of 1894. They found that to con summate this very event Senator Mit chell had stayed in Washington six weeks longer than he designed, so as to follow np the circumlocution of the con tract being transferred from the halls of congress to the war department, thence to the government engineers at Wash ington. Mr. - Mitchell so brought to bear all of bis vast energy and influence. that aided by the recommendation of Mr. Fiek, the engineer department had let tfee final contract without going through the ordinary channels of adver tising, which would have delayed the completion of the work another year. The Days have accepted this last-named contract and have obliged themselves to complete the work by November 15th. Nothing can be imagined that' will delay the work longer than this date. The committee find it difficult to prop erly express their pleasure as to the at titude of the gentlemen they went to confer with. They found them to be possessed of a determination that could not obtain but upon a fixed and long continued purpose, and that determina tion would not be satisfied short of see- ing the end of this long-drawn-out pro ject. Contemplating the imDertinerices, the nnjust accusations and ever ready suspicions that have sought our congress man as a target for many years past, the committee silently but - unanimously agreed that if possible at this late day iney buouiu set ngnt oeiore the peo ple of the. commonwealth. Nothing can exceed the interest and activity displayed . i i . . . by Senator . Mitchell to complete the locks, and he has an efficient and will ing colleague in the person of Engineer Fisk. ' - - .: ; First Dane on 10-Mile. The firBt dance .. of the season was given at Mr. and Mrs.' Benson's on 10-Mile, last evening. A large, crowd gathered about 8 o'clock. Soon the music struck upa waltz and the spa- DRY FIR WOOD That we are selling at resonable price. Leave your order with 11s. KIAIER & BENTON The Dalles. cious floor was soon filled. All tripped the light fantastic "on the side walks of New.. York," till the wee email hoars of the morniDg. When all departed, wish ing their host and hoe tees farewell, and that we might all meet again, on a Bimi- ar occasion. A Scribbler. THE WATER COMMISSIONERS. They Resolved Upon BsTing No More Delinquent Water Rente. The regular meeting of the board of water commissioners was held at the ms yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs. Peters, andall, Crossen, Mays and Seufert. The meeting was called to order by resident CroBsen. . The following bills were read and on motion ordered paid : Maier & Benton, supplies. 50 Mays & Crowe do - 3 15 Times-Mountaineer, printing 9 00 I. J. Norman, eupt. ...... . 75 00 W. S. Norman, helper 55 00 T. J. Seufert, secretary 5 00 Tha treasurer's and superintendent's reports were read and on motion placed on file. The superintendent's report showed the total book account to, be $1876.60; amount collected, $1183.30; amount delinquent, $695.30. Tbe committee appointed to investi gate the application of F. H. Rowe and Mrs. Hart reported that Mr. Rowe bad tapped tbe water main at his own ex pense 'with ijch tap, and an inch pipe. A motion was made that the superin tendent be instructed to collect all de linquent water rents due within the next 60 days, and not to allow any more de linquents. The motion was carried. The Elite barber shop, H. D. Parkins, proprietor, announces that hereafter the price of shaving will be reduced to 15 cents. - - - sldlw. W. S. Geary, the piano tuner, in a let ter desires us to say that he will be in The Dalles shortly, and that no one is authorized to use his name. Orders left at either music stores will receive prompt attention. aug31-2t Mrs.. E. Sharon and Mrs. Bassett have opened dressmaking parlors in the Chapman block. aug20-lw Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. V':."DR; CHEATS Most Perfect Made. . 40 Years the Standard. rpo to r One can Tire full No more No more MAYS &, CROWE. Ieep Oat the plies. SCREEN WIRE, SCREEN DOORS WINDOW SCREENS. Now in Stock. New Styles and LiOWPriceg Odd Sizes made to order on Short Notice. JOS. T. PETERS & CO When you mant to bay Seed Wheat, Feed Wheat, Rolled Barley, Whole Barley, Oats, Rye, Bran, Shorts, Or anything n the Feed Line, go'to the WASCO : WAREHOUSE, Our prices are low and our goods are first-class. 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All orders promptly attended to. - Store and Faint Shoo corner Third and RUPERT" & GABEL, Wholesale and retail manufacturers and dealers in Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars, TENTS and WAGON COVERS- REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE. of Du-Sock; of air; blue talk swear. Sole Agents. ' Washington Sts.; The Dalles, Oregon Adjoining E. J. Collins & Co.'s store