-r : Art Yonr Corsets Find Cimttltf Kronch Fashion makers say, economize if you will in the matter of fabrics for your gowns, but buy a good Corset, for therein exists tho secret of an ideal figure. Speeial Display of America's leading Corset "W. P. Having added to our slock 2'1 did'erent styles of this celebrated Corset, we are in a position to supply the wants of our customers. mm ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. The Dalles Daily Chronicle. Tl'KSDAf j'EBRUARY 8.J8 189S WAYSIDE GLEANINGS. WeatherTonight und Wednesday, fair. Try our one pound squares "Queen llrand" l)iittr. at Dulles CominiBBion & Grocery Co. Smoke the popular brand!, Prize Med al, Kobe Queen and Guarantee,. Tor ealu by ull Urst-class dealers. When you see a good thine push it along. Therefore cull for the Prize Medal and Kobe Queen cigars. The cigars miinufuctured by S. 1". Fouts are all high grade goods, nnd are placed before the mnokiiig public en tirely on their inerite. Tho highest price yet paid a Yakima Btockowner for Hheep was given James Wright last week. lie sold two cars for Tuuoma shipment, receiving ?5.1LM.. a head. Mrp. Smith, landlady of the Farmers' Hotel in this city, intends in the near future to build an addition to hr hotel, ns the bmldiui: at present is inadequate to arcouimodato her many guests. fW. M, Spencer of Chicago, who we understand is representing an eastern symueaio, is in tno city, iie realizes that the town is in need of a better opera house, und seems to think it would be a Bood investment to build one that will be llrst-cluHB in every respect. An addition u ill boon bo built on the Great Northern furniture store, since the present quarters are uot huge enough to hold their huge stock of fur niture. Auother building tho sumo sizo natho present one, will be constructed, which will bu sufliciently largo for all purposes. It has been decided by those in charge that tho Old Folks' concert bo given on the 21M, instead of the I8U1, as ndver tlaed. Tho first rehearsal was held last Saturday eveniug, under tho direction of Mr. C. J. Crandall, and from, the suc ceesof the chorus singing that evening, a treat is in Btore for Dalles people. f"we understand that tno lumber for a I now furry, to bo built nt UiIh nlucu. bus ( arrived and tho work of constructing tho iiTO will soon begin j Tho ono which In use at present is getting old, and it la a very wiao niovo on tho part of tho proprietors of Tho Dallos-Kocklund Ferry to put on a now boat of superior build. About ton Yakima Indians went to Vancouver some time ago to settle eome fftttors concerning their Ashing grounds vvnthU WuB,,,nKton Bide of the river. While there the soldiers in the garrison JgMded them ae curiosities, aud treated "lem with much courtesy. Kach of the rM tueu received a suit or two of boI Uiere old clothes, and the capers they cat around town this morning was a con. At first they were taken for a "taohmeut of Indian'pollce. However, 1 10011 halted out as to the cause of Important to Ladies. We are exceedingly fortunate in securing for one week tho services of -an expert Corset Fitter, ...JVIiss P. Kepplet... of New York, who will be at your service at this store, fHonday, February 14th, to explain the advantages of a Correctly Fitted Corset.. During Miss Keppler's stay we will make a special display of La Vida and W. 15. models in ex quisite silks and satin materials. their appearing in such costumes. All but one are the happiest men in town, and ttio unfortunate is George Joe When ho tot on" the boat last night he I was arrested by Shoriir Driver and Dep-1 uty Sheriff Young of Walla Walla. It seems ho iB wanted for some charge at i that place, and will be taken there as soon bb tho necessary papers arrive. Wo could not learn what the charge against him is. In Marion county politics is becoming tho main topic of conversation, and un usual interest is manifested. The late meeting of Republican clubB in Port- land was productive of much good in a ' surrounding our town mineral, agri polut of harmony. It also gave the ; cuture, stock-raising, real estate aud politicians a good chance to eum up the situation at home and abroad. It was a good meeting, and many who have heretofore decried the efficiency of tiie league are now its warmest friends. Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stranahan, died at their home in Hood River Valley, Sunday evening, February 0, 18'JS, aged 11 years. The funeral ser mon was preached by Rev. Ilines, in the Valley Christian chinch Tuesday morning, anil tho remains weiolaidto rest in the K. of 1'. cemetery. While playing about a year ago she fell and hurt her hip and has not been able to walk since without the aid of a ciutch. A few days ago an abct'ss formed, and blood poison followed.cuueing her death. The recoption committee for tho meet ing of tint Sheep Growers' Association was, by mistake, left out when he other committees were published.' Jhe lol loiviiiL' is a liet of the meiubers of the same: J! S Huntington chairman. K Oj McCov. Robert Mavs, J sScheuek, Wl H JJigiiB, A S Bennett, W'P Kelchuin,' 11 S Wilson, J W Lewis,A M Kelsay, B , F J.aughlin, T J Driver, J B CrobBen, 1) j M French, T A Hudson W LBradshaw, n n,.i i.,r v u'iini. i? i niimnu Geo A Liebe, John Michel!, Frank Sun. fert M T Nolun. ' Mr. Kems, who has the contract for furnishing tho rock for the jetty ut Gray's Harbor, came up from Portland yoHtorilay, accompauieu uy capiain i Hosford. .Since their arrival they have purchased tho scow Wasco from Cap V ., . .til 1. tain Donovan. mis scow win taken below in a short time and put into deuth wn8 U8 ,WJnIl,M u8 it wus miox servico transporlinglrock froin.thoquarry I)CUte(jt at Fisher's Landing to the jetty. Mr. , gh(J ,eiivua bU tvvo ohnureti , Mrs. Kerns Is endeavoring to purchase sev-' Lvdoa lnm ol 0gers, Arkansas, eral other teews in this place for the . ui-(, Mr JjoMa jj,,,, who formory saiuo purpose, and if ho is successful, re8,dej j T))0 Dalles, but at present they will be bent below. Mr. Kerns has jmj gkBgttyt u stujiendous task, as ho has to furnish j Mr lmll3r camQ fr011 SkuBliny to at least 500,000 tons of rock and proba- j j,ortau, tl few ,iuy8 ug0 on business, bly as high as a million tons. j a)(, wa8 t0e)10ne(i l0 this morning. of those who intend taklne part in tho minstrel performance to be put on by home talent in this city in tho near future, wus hold last night. It was decided that the show should be put on as soon ns possible and the rehearsals will commence ot once. Harry lnsdale was elected general business mauager, and Grant Mays, treoBiuer. It will be put on under the management of Frauk French, Arthur Clarke and John Hurt nett. This show will be something new PEASE in every regard, consisting of an extrav aganza and athletic and vaudeville per formances. Birgteld'a orchestra will also take part and there is not a shadow of a doubt but that it will be the best show of the kind ever put on iu The Dalles. With the rapid approach of spring comes greater activity to the business life of Huntington. Not for a number of years, sayB the Huntington Herald, has there been such promise of prosper ity. Men and capital are here, examin ing, investigating, seeking investment in the rich and varied resources in and commercial possibilities yes, and rail way possibilities, as well. Pease & MayB have an exceptionally pretty window, fitted out with some thing that every lady will be interested in. It consists entirely ot W. IJ. cor frets. ranging in price from 50 cents to 15, eo that not o:ily ladies of all shapes and sizes can be suited, but also ladies in all stations, whether rich or poor. In a short, time Mies I. Keppler of New York will lake charge of this de partment, and as she is a woman of vast experience in this line, no lady who is particular about being fitted in wearing apparel of this nature, can afford to buy before seeing her. Deuth of Mr. Ann M. Ittitlcr. At about 1 o'clock tins morning, Mrs. Ann M. Rutler, mother of Leslie Butler litwl nt tin ruuiiliinnit r f Mru M II. Miller, near 0-Mile. She was born in Indiana on February 12, 1820, and was consequently 77 years, '.11 inonttis aim i uays oiu. coming to thin cltV'abounlJtieen years ago, she made her homo with her son, Leslie, and his family, until he left for Skxgtiay, since wliicii time bite lias nveu wun (Mm. Miller, near this city. She had j 'H'cn filing indisposed for several days, i but last night said she felt better, ate a j ,)eartv 8UIier alu retlrod nbout 0 0c0Jit At 12 vi0ck she awoke and 8d(, t0 Mr8 MU!er tlmt ei,e fU that , , , . Bieeninc like an infant. In u few moments she closed her eyes and wont to sleep again ; but this sleep was . f . . . k . Ho will bo up on the 5:20 tram this afternoon, and until his arrival nothing definite can bo said concerning tho in terment of the remains. But they will, in all probability, be sent Kast for burial. But little could bo found out concern ing tho history of Mrs. Butler's early life until Mr. Butler arrives. TtKEI). W. WILSON. AHWNKV AJ J.AVI, TIIK DAl.LKi.OKKa ON OBIcu ovci i'lrfct Nat. Bulk. UXe Cordially Invite -s every lady to come and view this exhibit at this store. & MAYS. 1 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. FOUR MEN DROWNED IN THE WILLAMETTE RIVER. A Fatal IMunge Over the Falls at Ore gon City One Man Escapes Special to The Ciiko.nicle.J Ouego.v Citv, Or., Feb. S. About 7 :45 this morning, while a dense fog pre vailed, George Freeman, aged 50; his sons, George, jr., aged 20; Harry Free man, aged 22: James Freeman, aged 10, and L. I. Shannon, aged 36, who reside in Canemah on the east side of the Wil lamette river, started to their work in the pulp mills on the west side of the river in a 20-foot row boat, ns has been their usual custom. Shortly after leaving tho shore it was noticed that tho boat was not headed right and tho men changed seats, allow ing the boat to drift. No danger was apprehended until tho boat was on tho brink of the falls. All managed to hold1 on to the boat while it dropped over the first falls, a distance of about six leet," but only two held on over tho second drop of thirty feet. The boat was caught in an-eddyand drifted towards the shoio near tho Crovwi and Willamette mills on the west side of the river. Gib Potter, on his way to work, heard cries for help and on reaching tho bank assisted Harry Freeman ashoie. Georgu Freeman, jr., held on to tho boat until near the shore, when his brother at tempted to right the craft, throwing Georgu off into tho water. Several men put nut in boats, but tho missing men could not be found. Tho river is about 2,000 feet wide where tho men rowed across, At tho ordinary head of water the current ifl about eight miles; the river having risen rapidly the last few days, tho cur rent now Is running about twenty-five miles. Owing to tho increased current mid no landmarks being in sight, thu men lost their bearings. Thirteen months ago George Freoman, sr., K, W. Midlam, and II. Freemnn, thu man who escaped, were caught In a dense fog while crossing the river, bare ly escaping by hard rowing, coming nut against the breakwater near the edgo of the falls, where they held on until as sistance was rendered. ., George Freeman, sr., was an Artisan, and leaves a wife and three children. L. I. Shannon was a member of the A. O. U, W. He leaves a wife and four children. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. Tht U what It wu Bade lor. HOT WATER rrl INTERNATIONAL HEATER. We have strictly First-Class Fir, Oak and Maple Wood, To be sold at the Lowest Market Rates. Phone 25. caho C. F. Grandall&Buftjet DEALERS IN All kinds of UNDERTAKERS 'EMBALMERS The Dalles, Or. Funeral Supplies lCcv. W. C. CurtU It08lgii8. At an adjourned session of tho reiju- ar annual meeting of Hie Congregation- til church held last night, Rev. Curtis, the pastor, tendered his resignation, to take effect Wednesday, tho 9th inst, or as soon thereafter as ttio interest of tho church will permiL) No notice of this action-ontluTpart of thu pastor having been given to thu members of tho church and congregath n, it was decided by thoeo present to defer action until next Tuesday evening, when, it is earnestly hoped, there will bu a full attendance of all members of the church and also all regular contributors to tho support of tho church, who feel an interest in Its welfare. Mr. Curtis lias served as pnstjr cf this church nearly ten years tho longest term of any evangelical pastor in the territory formerly known as tho"Orogon country," including Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho. During his residence in Thu Dalles, Mr. Curtis has niadu many warm friends, both in and out of the church, who will seriously regret his de parture. ItowlliiK Content. A special bowling contest took placo last night at thu club rooms between the club team and a team picked from other members of tho club. Tho games wero aa follows: Club Teiim Picked Team. 229 First Game 189 190 SeeondGamo 189 225 Third Game 2-12 222 Fourth Gainu 19.1 Tho total number of pins mudo by tho club teuin was 800, while the picked team scored 8i;t, which gave tho former the victory by 5U pins. To Curo u Cola lu Ono Day. Take Laxative liromo Quinine Tab lets. All druuglsta refund the money if they fail to cure, 25c, Everybody reads Thk Ciiuoniclk. DeWitt'a Little Early Risers, The faniuiu little pllli, in Ten Minutes. Do You Catch On? No more cold ovens. Plenty of hot water, $ and a great fuel saver. Have one put in your stove by MAYS & CROWE, SOLE AGENTS. J. T. Peters & Co. has the best Dress Goods has the best Shoes has everything to "be found in a first-class Dry Goods Store. STEPHENS. Robes, Burial Shoes, Etc. Appreciation. , The kindness of our friends has done much to help us bear the burden placed upon us by tho deatli of our little daugh ter, and wo wish to express our grati tude to them. May such a sorrow never comu to them. Mu. and Mus. fl. W. Wklls. Spray Your Trui-. All persons having fruit trees which are infested with San Jose scale are hereby notified to spray tho Bame with n solution of lime, sulphur and salt with in sixty day? after the date of this notice. Emii.k Schan.no. Commissioner for thu fourth district. Tint iH oil Bin Way Commolids Itself to the well-informed, to do pleasantly and cll'ectually what formaly done in the crudest manner and Idibagreeablv an well. To cleanse tho system and break up colds, headaches, and fevei a without unpleasant after ef fects, uso thu delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made by Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. That la what It wus nuiilo fur. The Latest naHssa Novelties in ..lalpti.. At I. C. 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