in our
Our First Grand Offering
Dress Goods Departm't
Our Colored Dress Goods Department is now complete, and
we. are ready to show some of the choicest weaves ever pro
duced by a loom, in both Foreign and Domestic Goods. We
have already put in stock over Two Hundred Pieces of the -
Choicest Etamines, Cheviots, Silk and Wool
Mixtures and Scotch Homespuns.
This week we will make Two Special Drives, in Cheviots and Etamines.
Bieyeles,
Bieyele
Lot 1. Choice All-Wool Cheviots
80 inches wide; equal to any 40c goods ever offered.
Our price 25c per yard.
Lot 2. Choice Collection of All-Wool Etamines
and Cheviots. Beautiful Assortment of Patterns.
Our price 30c per yard.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
PEASE & MAYS.
The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
THURSDAY,
MARCH 4, 1897
WAYSIDE GLEANINGS.
Ituiiiloiu OliservntiuiiH and (lineal Events
of I'H8ir fllugnituile.
"The
Pay tone
Tonight
At the Vogt,'
''The Lancashire Lass."
For school clerk next Monday
Jacobsen is a candidate.
Tom McCoy lias opened his new barber
shop opposite the .Clarenden restaurant
on second street. ni4-lra
flot Clara broth everv day from
a. in. to 12 :30 p. in. and 4 to 0 p. m at
Stubling & Williams. mch4
The box sheet for the minstrel show
will be open at the Snipes-Ivinersly
drugstore Friday. Don't forget it, but
go early und get a good seat.
The weather took a regular spring flop
last Ilitrht. and this innhiinc if. wrh
chillv and the hillsNicrosB the
E.
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quite
with
river were covered
snow.
Mrs. 0. L. FhillipB has just received
part of her spring stock of milinery
which can now be seen at her rooms.
Another largo invoice is. expected daily.
Latest styles and colore: m3-4t
The regular monthly business meeting
of the Young People's Society of the
Christian church, Friday evening March
5th. Important business on hand. All
members are urged to be present.
l'ease & Mays have a yery attractive
decoration in their big show window, it
being aminature white house about four
feet long, with a big portico on which
stands Uncle Sam, ready to welcome
President McKinley, who is approaching
the stops.
It was made by Earnest Jensen, as ho
says by ''nights of labor" and must be
seen to be appreciated. President Mc
Kinloyis up to his knees in busiuess be
fore he reaches the steus, but from the
look on his face he seems determined to
Bet there.
'-The city marshal had' a nice job-lot of
boboe3atwork near the city jail' on
Third Btreet, shoveling up tho'mud pre
paratory to having the same carted
away. There were two or three young
fellows, boys who did not have a hard
ened look about them, but it will bo ac
quired in a short time.
gotten by the passengers and crew
waiting eo anxiously for daylight.
The genial Capt. Johnston resumes
command and she will take her place on
the line as the pride of the traveling
public, which she has so long main
tained as the swift water boat of the
Columbia river. "May she live long
and prosper."
Hills fur Uooil lllver Bridge.
Tho bids for building the bridge across
Hood river were opened yesterday after
noon. There were seven of them, four
for wooden bridges, three for steel
bridges, and show a wide divergence in
cost. They were as follows :
James Langille, Howe truss if 1928;
bow string $1250.
V. C Eddings, Howe trusB if 1828 ; bow
string $1250.
H. C. Martin and Edward Hawlrca,
Howe truss $1572.02 and $2.35 per line."
foot for approaches.
H. B. St. John, Howe truss $1249;
stone piers $18 per foot in height extra ;
Smith truss $1100.
The bide for steel bridges were the
San Francisco Bridge Co. $3799, and $2
per lineal foot for approaches.
The Pacific Bridge Co., one plan
$3969 ; another $38S5.
The Chicago Bridge Co. put in a b!d
for a steel bridge without any plane or
specifications for $2100, which was
thrown out on account of its indefinite
A New School District.
LEGISLATIVE ENTANGLEMENT.
A Member Stateit Ills VIpctr us to Some
of the Mutters Involved.
School district No. 58 is the number o!
the district newly formed from the wes t
em part of district No. 16. It include
all residents of that district living wesL
of 15-Mile creek. Mr. Louis Schwa
backer, well and favorably known to the
business men of this coast, has donated
one and one-half acres of land near the
center of the district for a school bouse
site. The district will at once build a
bouse 22x30 feet. This will furnish a
good school room, and a place in Co
lumbia precinct for meetings and voting
purposes.
(Jhuui Enough.
To convince you that I do the finest
work in' the Northwest, I will, fof four
days, make you a free setting.
H. E. Hammond,
m2-3t Photographer, Herrin Gallery.
Again on the ltoute.
Steamer Dalles City left Portland this
morning with a large load of freight,
and will arrive here between 7 and 8
0 clock Ms eveuing, returning tomorrow
jnorning, leaving tho D. P. & A. Co.'s
dock at 7 :30. Although her repairs are
nt entirely completed, one would
hardly recognize this staunch little
"earner ft8 the re(jk ,Bylnj 0Q 8and
8P in the Columbia river on that
memorable night of wind and cold in
November last, which will never be for-
Wouldn't it be surprising
if Schillings Best
tea
coffee
soda
bakliiR powder
flavoring extracts
and spices
were all the very best there
are?
Your grocer pays you
your money back if you
don't like them.
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For sale by
W. E. Kahler
Advertise in The Chkonicle.
The Dalles, Or., March 1, 1897.
To the Editor :
1'our several recent criticisms of the
representatives who decline to remain at
Salem seein to disregard some consider
ations which justify, or at least excuse,
the thirty members who are now re
ferred to as absentees, Aside frani all
legal questions, it should borne in mind
that for ten days every fair and lawful
method was used by the members who
answered to roll-call in the temporary
organization, to induce the men who
now are declaring themselves anxious
for remedial legislation to do what they
were sent to Salem to do attend the
sessions and effect a permanent organi
zation, so that legislation would be pos
sible. This they refuse;' to do. and in
dicated their purpose to prevent, as far
as possible, the permanent organization.
After, ten days of tedious waiting,
thirtv-three members met in the tem
porary organization and thirtv-one of
these members elected permanent offi
cers, first having notified tho absentees
of their purpose so to do. These thirty
one members believed that section 12 of
article IV of the constitution means just
what it says: "Two-thirds of each
house shall constitute a quorum to
transact business." Section 11 of the
same article provides for tho choosing of
officere, etc., but nothing is said as to
what shall constitute a quorum prior to
section 12. If, therefore, tho choosing
of officers is not transacting business
within the meaning of section 12 the
common law rule, that a majority shall
constitute a quorum obtains, and there
fore that a majority of members-elec
bad a legal right to organize, but not
legal right to transact business. It ha
always been the custom for the tw
A 1 . Al,4. i 1. . 1'
iuo guuruur uibi wiey were organize'
and ready to transact business; to th
extent, at least, me organizing na6 no
bsen heretofore considered "transactsng
business," either by the governor or the
two branches of tho legislature.
After waiting thirty-live days longer
for the now ambitious legislators to do
what was their lawful and moral duty to
do take the oath of office and manifest
a disposition to take part in the work of
the legislature the so-called "Benson
house" adopted a resolution to adjourn,
the senate first having adopted a like
resolution. These resolutions were never
rescinded, and it hardly seems probable
that any unprejudiced person would
claim that this was not a constitutional
adjournment. Abeut ten days before
the adjournment, when it still seemed
possible that Mr. Mitchell might be
elected, the president of the senate ex
pressed to me a wish, that both bouses
might adjourn, and gave it as his
opinion that should the senate and
"Benson house" Independently resolve
to adjourn, such action would constitute
a valid adjournment.
Judging from the past conduct of the
members of the present "Davis house,"
Sautes,
Fishing Taekle,
Steel Haflges.
Also a Scow-load of
DRY FIR WOOD
JUST RECEIVED AT
MAIER& BENTON'S
I continue to sav that should the absent
members now return in a body, tho
would-be "remedial legislators" would
vanish even as during the 45 days of the
session. But if not, with several legal
questions hanging over the proposed
session," any legislation would Do a
detriment rather than a benefit to the
people of the state. Better a special
session, free from legal complications,
than any session based upon the so-called
Davis house.
Whatever may be said ns to the desira
bility of electing a senator whose princi
ples are atall points in touch with the
republican party in place of Senator
Mitchell, the methods used by the men
who now appear to be making an effort to
organize tho legislature, to defeat Mr.
Mitchell, should not bo appoved by any
one, and cannot be upheld by any
patriotic citizen. The immediate result
may be well for the state, but the ul
timate result will certainly be more dis
astrous than the election oi any man to
the senatorBhip, howsoever objectionable
he may be. In view of these consider
atians I do not feel that it is either my
legal or my moral duty to return to
Salem until the supreme court decides
that the Benson house was not a legal
body and the adjournment of the two
houses ineffective, or a special session i'b
called by the governor.
B. S. Huntington.
The above is clipped from yesterday's
Oregonian and we reprint it to show Mr.
Huntington's position in the recent po
litical, muddle'
f Art
Neiv Kullroutl Coinpuiiy .
tides of incorporation of tho Co-
Fluuibia Southern Railway Company
were filed this morning. I The duration
of the company is perpetual. The prin
cipal place of business is 'jjho Dalles. Or.
The capital stock is iflM.OOO, divided
into 1000 shares of the pun "value of .flOO
each. The termini! of said road is Biggs,
in Sherman county, and Prineville, in
Crook county, Or.
Provieion is made for branch lines and
for engaging in navigating tho waters of
the Columbia and Snake rivers and
tributaries thereof. The incorporators
jare E. E. Lytle, J. M. Murchie and T.
4 Hudson.
The i'uytonit ToiiIkIU.
The Paytons drew quite a good house
last night and put up a good play. To
night they will present the celebrated
English melo-drama in live acts, entitled
"The Lancashire Lass," with that Inimit
able character delineator Sentcr Pay ton,
in the role of "A party by the name of
Johnson," Miss Lucy Paytonas the Lan
cashire Lass, and Miss Vina Payton as
"Spottty," a waif. Those who enjoy a
good play ; one that will make them
laugh ; one that will make them forget
the world, its duns and ltd cares, will go
to see the Paytons tonight.
Wuted.
I A CAR-LOAD OF
BUGGIES
JUST RECEIVED at
MAYS & CROWE.
I
::
Remember
We have strictly First-class
FIR, OAK and
, MAPLE WOOD
To sell at LOWEST MARKET RATES
Phone 25. JOS. T. PETERS & CO
5er)ooI Boc-rs, Stationery,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
..AT.
Jacobson Book & Music Co.
No.' 174 Second Street,
New Vogt Block,
The Dalles, Oregon.
Northern Grown Seeds.
Fresh Garden and Grass Seeds in Bulk.
Seed Wheat, Seed Kye, Seed Oats.
Seed Barley, Seed Corn, Flax Seed.
Alfalfa Seed, Timothy Seed.
Bed Clover Seed, Millet Seed.
Crimson Clutter Seed, Blue Grass Seed.
White Clover Seed, Orchard Grass Seed.
Bee Supplies, Fertilizers, Oil Meal Cake.
Hay. Grain, Feed and Groceries.
Early Koso Potatoes.
Poultry and Eggs bought and sold at
J. H. CROSS' Feed and Grocery Store.
Goods Sold at Bedrock Prices for Caeh.
Store open from 7 a. in. to I) p. in.
GEORGE RUCH
PIONEER GROCER.
HticcuKbor to CJirl&imm & Cortiou.
' 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 aiy part of town.
A Hleel Hrlilfc-f.
A girl to do general housework, Must
be able to do plain sewing. Will pay $12
per month, Apply Jx the Stubllng
greenhouse, corner Eighth and Liberty
streets, m4-3t
Tho contract for building a bridge
across Hood rivor was Jet today by tho
county court to the San Francisco Bridge
Company. The bridge will be all steel
except the floor and railing, and will
cost $379!), and $2 per lineal foot for the
approaches. The piers of the bridge are
to be of steel filled with cement. It is a
coincidence that the contract Is let on
inauguration day, and is to bo completed
July 4th.
Olail Tliey Weren't Clerical.
A well-known Worcester clergyman
tells a story at his own expense. In
his young- days he was trumping
through the White mountains with u
companion, who was also u clergyman.
One dav tliev mounted tlm ilrlvrn mvit
fof n stage coach. Tlie driver wanan in
teresting character, loaded with ood
stories, Tho three speedily becunlo
friendly, and it was with reluctance tbat
they parted at the end of tho journey.
"I'm glad tor hcv mot yer, fellers," said
tho driver, in farewell, "Ver eee, I
heven't seen ji man this summer, ex
ceptin' mii?i.Tt?rF."
tJunl of Tliuniih.
Wo desire hereby to return our thanks
to the many friends for kindnesses ex
tended to the late Owen Williams dur
ing his last illness. Wo feel that ho waa
almost 'one of our family, and appro
date what was done for him accord
ingly! Ciias. H. Sruiii.iNo Ant Family.
-
Huekieu'a Antic Hitlve.
The best salve in the world for cutB,
bruises, sores, ulcers, Bait rheum, level
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, und all skin eruptions, and posi
tively cures piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to irlvo perfect satisfac
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Blakeloy and
Houghton, druuuists.
Do not fail to call ou Dr. Lanntrberg,
the eye specialist, and have your eyes
examined free of charge, If you sutler
with headache or nervousness you un
doubtedly have imptrfect vision that, il
corrected, will benefit you for life.
Office in the Vogt block,