8ATURDAY .... DECEMBER 23, 1899 ITEMS IN BRIEF. h V From Wednesday's Daily. W. H. Biggs, of Wawso, is In the city r : today..'.. Richard Sigman, of Dufur, is in the " oity today. - Pat Connolly, of Burnt Ranch, ia in . the oity on it business trip. Peter Ahola, of Censervllle- Wash lngton, was In the city yesterday. Mr. sad Mrs. J. J . Brookhouse, of the Klniraiev neighborhood, were, in the .: city today.-. Mrs. . O. S. Waud and little son Arthur left for Portland this morning, where Mrs. Waud eoes on a business trip. " ' "' ' '. Nigbtwatohman Phirman returned .' last night from Salem, where he went with the youngster -who -was commit ted 'US Bhe reform school a few days '"'- There, will be Midnight Mass at St. "Peter's, 'church . toexfc Sunday night The holr of St, Peter's church, as sisted by the. Birgfield orchestra will render Wlegand's celebrated Mae, ' .- Although-! the sloughs are. frozen over the ice Is not yet thick enought to make safe skating, yQne or two more nights like what we have been fcaviog will, however, put, it in a shape that all may enjoy the sport. '. Paul .,Moljr,V of the Central Navigation-Company, was Id." Astoria a few days ago looking, up . a location for building docks, ta-handle the freight which his company 'proposes to tran sport from the Interior to the seaboard. - The work of grating Federal street many case several inches 'above ground. Ordinarily a freeze up would not be so injurious but the super abundance of moisture which is in the ground would aid in doing mater ial injury were there no snow to pro tect the tender grain. Eastern Oregon physicians are dis puting about the existence of small pox in their, part of the state. Some of them make light of the wide spread fears. A Peodleton doctor concludes a letter to the EastOregonian with the following statements: "The disease prevailing has the clinical symptoms of smallpox, and only lacks the usual virulence Uncomplete the typical dis ease From the first cases that ap peared In this neighborhood an epi demic started in the state of Missouri, which was promptly labeled by the health board f that slate, smallpox. Instead of regarding this disease in the light of a trifling malady, it. should be the duty o: all communities, to ex ercise care lei-t we find ourselves con fronted with a ravaging disease." The remains of the man found four miles west, of Celilo yesterday after noon was brought in shortly before going to press today. He was evidently dead about one week and the' remains were that of a man of 25 or 30 years of age about five feet, rix inches tall, light complexloned with light mus tache. Coroner Butts fonnd. the man's' coat and vest about one hundred yards from the body. His- hat and shoes were also found at a considerable distance and it appeared that be had removed his clothing with the Intona tion of jumping'' into' the river and committing suicide. His pose look? as IMt had been broken by his falling forward 'and his bands are scarred which indicates he received some in- ury. Outside of these injuries no marks of violence were discovered A thorough examination will oe made at the coroners inquest which will be is progressing rapidly and providing the weather permits the workmen to j held at 4 o'clock, Yesterday afternoon Indian ueorge, who lives near Celilo, discovered the body of a man close to the O. R, & N. track and near to the fish wheel owned by Pete, the Chinaman, which is lo cated about four miles west of Celilo: On finding the body the Indian did not wait long to hold an investigation, as he was frightened, but went to Celilo as quickly as he could and in; formed Mr. Taffe of his discovery. He was unable to give any description and simply stated that the body , was there and that the mans coat was some distance from the remains, which looks as if there might be something wrong. Mr. Taffe telephoned to Sheriff Kelly, who promptly notified Cornorer Butts and an inquest will be held as soon as possible. Mr Butts has already gone to the scene of the discovery and may bring ' the remains here for the inquest, fit is likely, that they are those of some tramp, who died from an attack of sickness or it may be a case of foul play. . ; continue, will.be finished in a short -time. The blasting is all done and all . that Is now , left is to put on a cover ing of gravel which-will take but a ; short time. ' , ' ' '. ' Miss Mabel O'Brien closed a very : successful term In district number 30, -.. near Dufur . last Friday. . At the con clusion of the term the pupils con ' tributed 19 for the purpose of ourchas ' Ing books for their school library. The report of the teacher Is sufficient proof of the Interest taken by the children In their work. Magers,' the convicted murderer of .Ray Sink,' who is under sentence , of death for February 2, is reported as saying to the sheriff: -"My blood will - forever curse every man who has had ' a hand in (bis matter, I have no prepa- ' ration to make. I am more ready to die than most men who make a confes slon. I am as much prepared to die . today as I will be February 2." The improved condition of the roads ' Induces many country people, who would have .otherwise remained. at noma, ve come to no iauw lur tueir ' Christmas supplies so that there are an nnusul number in the city today. If it does not turn warm again and con vert the roaas into mud once more they will be beaten down in a few days ' so that tbey will be in much better shape. : "" It is expected that the fire alarm in too city mis ween -wane,, toe aisrm boxes, book-and ladder truck and the i j-- . m . i ' i it.. u : ..v. 'will go to make Tue Dulles (ire system .second only, to lhat joI Portland, will follow !s a short time. It was the in tention to have the entire new system in place by January 1st, but unforseen delays have prevented this, and every effort will be made to get the system in as soon as possible after that date.. The work of connecting up the ne w switchboard in the long distant tele phone office in this eity -was finished today ana the operators are now using - . 1 1 J I.I I . buo same, it is a uuusuuo ouur uciuk made entirely of white. maple, and con tains all the latest appliances so that in making a'oomparlson between this board and the one which has passed out of service one can easily see the -improvements which have been - made : during the past few years. The board - In much larger than is required for present needs to that future subscribers can be accommodated. Mr. Blodgett.a mining engineer who has been-superintending the work at the Ocboco mines for a San Francisco company, left with his family for San Francisco yesterday morning where he will make a detailed report to his com pany of the wealth to be found in that section, and spend the winter in Cali- Iam(. ' . IPyiM ih. tacit thiwia wna .j thaw have been . placer mining on the ' Ochoco, but not until recently did they strike diggings that paid for the working. At present, however, they are doing much betterand may devel ope paying property, in the near future . ? mi. .ni -n u ..... lua biuorD . bug buli luniuicuuuii the lntenor are jubilant since there is a sufficient, amount of snow on the ground to protect the fall sown grain from the severe frost. Thev were op before any snow fell which would greatly damage the crop which is in From Thursday's Dally. ; u.. Sheriff J. H. Gray, of Prineville, was n the city last night. - M. J. Anderson, president, and W. H. Heisler,' secretary of the Summer Fallow Machine Co., of Dufur, went to Portland this morning. . J. C. Baldwin is quite sick at bis borne on Court street. , His son, Edwin, arrived last night from Eugene to attend him during1 his illness. If you wish to have your shoe re paired go to H. Stoneman, next door to- Timg-Mountsinpr. . lie-, guar an tees good work and low-prices. - dll Hon. Otis Patterson has gone to San Francisco to spend the holidays with his daughter Zoo, who is attend ing school at a' convent In the Bay city. . , . . " "'- Cary Jenkins is up from Portland to spend the holidays with friends in the city. : Mr. Jenkins - is taking a course of study in the North Pacific Dental college. '... C. Grabler has moved his bakery Into his new -building - opposite John ston's store, and is prepared to serve all customers with bread and confec tioneries. There will be no excuse for you not having a suniptous Christmas dinner, since the American market has placed It within the reach of everybody to have a fine fat chicken or turkey. F. H. Wakefield has returned from the- Mt. Hood Gold & Silver Mining Co.'s mine near Mt. Hood.. He reports very deep snow in the mountains and was five days making 35 miles coming from the mine. . - L. H, Hazard has been appointed county clerk of Coos county, to suc ceed W. E. Rackleff, who violated the the .office-holders' rule, that few die and none resign, by vacating the place last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Crowe will leave tomorrow evening for an extended tour through the southern states. They go first to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and from there will travel through the south during' the remainder of the winter. ' Chow, the old Chinaman who was head cook, in the Umatilla House for 30 years, and. who for the past two years has been proprietor of the Bald- ....Headquarters for.... - - - . JL Farmers' and Miners Tools. . Powder, Fuse and Giant Caps. Rubber and Cotton Hose. 1 Aermoter Wind Mills. Shot Guns and Revolvers. - . Garden Tools. ' Barb Wire and Nails. Bicycle Tires. . Poultry Netting. . Fruit Netting. Carpenters' Tools. Wrought Iron Pipe. . Plumbing Goods. Marlin'and Winchester Rifles. Fishing Tackle, Bicycle Sundries. - Crawford, Cleveland and Golden. Eagle Bicycles. Delft Blue aud White Enameled Ware. A Complete Line, of Spraying Material for Fruit Growers. ' .Dunn's No. 1 Spray, also Lime; Sulphur and Salt. Garland Stoves and Steel Ranges. In addition to the above we . run a Tin and Plumbing Shop, - Bicvcle Repair Shop and General Machine Shop. Our Grocery Line is complete in every respect Give us a call before buying elsewhere- MAIEE & BEMM. win restaurant, will, leave Saturday for China, having sold nls interests in the Baldwin.' There are few China men who ever resided in The Dalles who made more friends than Chow has during the time be has spent here. John Donohue expects to leave in a few days for San Francisco, having disposed of his business to W. W. Wilson. Mr. Donohue baB, during his 18 years residence in The Dalles made many warm friends who will regret his determination to leave the city. Pomeroy, Wash., has a curfew law that bids fair to be effective. Instead of jailing lads found out after night, the authorities fine the parents. One of the worthy citizens ot that place has just paid a fine of S20 for allowing his boy to be out alter TSO p. m. The Dalles land office holds the record of having received more home stead and land grant applications dur ing the last fiscal year than any other land office in Oregon, Washington or Idaho.' The year ended June 30, up to which time over 800 applications had been filed. Receipts amounted to considerable more than $100,000. W. W. Wilson ' has bought the Clarendon restaurant and - will take charge of that popular hostlery tomor row. Mr. Wilson for the past two years has been' manager of the Bald win restaurant, and for a Dumber of years was steward . of the Umatilla House dining room, in both of which places' he became very ' popular, and now that ' he has taken charce of a business for himself, it is evident that he 'will receive a liberal patronage. Mr. Wilson proposes to run the Claren don en. strictly first class principles, and will make of it one of the best' eat ing bouses in the city. . . The . dance which was held at the Baldwin ODera house last evening was an exceptionally pleasant event. There was ju9t enough dancers t" com fortably fill the floor, just enough young men to prevent the girls from posing as floral decorations, for .the walls, while professor Blrgfield ftjrr nisbed enough music to make every one feel like dancing to their hearts' content. - While theso Wednesday night dances are somewhat informal they are for. that reason the more en iovable. ... Everyone goes with1 . the intention' of having, a good time and they are , not disappointed. The dancing continued until shortly after 11 o'clock when .the jovial crowd dis persed with the avowed intention of spending next Wednesday evening in the same identical 'manner that last evening was spent. . , . .. t M. J. Anderson, of the Summer -Fallow Machine CooiDany, of Dufur, in forms us that they at present have ten men employed, in their factory and are turning out two machines dally. His company are at present figuring with the Canton Plow Company and may allow that firm to manufacture the machines on a royalty. If this is done they will be in a shape to close up their factory and to retire from business. It is their intention, howeyer, if they can arrange to keep the states of Ore gon and Washington aud to increase their force to thirty men, in which Case they will be able to turn out at least ten machines per day. jlf their business increases to this extent Mt will be ' necessary for them to ; move their' factory to a town into which a railroad runs in order to save the ex cessive freight rates on material and machines to and from Sheir factory, and in this case they will' probably locate in The Dalles. ! i 1 ON THE ALTAR OF IMPERIALISM Brave General Lawton Falls a Victim. AS ENULI8H OPINION. Boer War gonads Death Knell of Imperial I . Federation. New York," Dec; 21. A special "to the World from Toronto says'; Dr. Goldwin Smith coodemns 'tlje stand taken by Great Britain in the South African war in no uncertain words. He quotes approvingly from a letter received from "a highly educated Eng lish gentleman with the sentiment of his class." which deplores the war as unjustified, aB the ruination of harmony among the races and as Implanting in ths breast of the Boer inestlnguishable hatred of Great British, the only re deeming feature of the war being that it sounds the death knell of imperial federation, as no colony would be found to unite in a political scheme which would put it at the mercy of every gust of Ill-formed passion that might for a moment agitate thecentral power. Mr. Smith says: ''My correspondent might have re marked that it is not even by a gust of pooular passion that we have been swept Into war, but by. the .machina tions of two men for their owe person al object.', one of the two being not 'ess known for unscrupulous ambition than be is for bis ability, and the other being Cecil Rhodes. "The stalking horse of 'enfranchise ment for the uitlanders' having served its purpose, has been laid aside and replaoed by- 'British supremacy in South Africa.' The pretense of 'human right,' under whioh the clerical abet tors of the war shelter themselves, has been laid aside, the watchword now being 'equality lor. all white men,' while the brown men, 'vastly outnum bering -the whites, are philanthropl cally consigned to indefinite bondage. "As, It is the end iji certain, and by this time may practically have' come. Yet the stand which this little farmer commonwealth has made for its' in dependence against the. banded forces of a world-wide empire backed by the diplomatio encouragement of the great powers, Including the American repub lic, has hardly a parallel in history." ' Fatal Fl(ht Between Lawyers. St. Louis, Dec. 21. A Post-Dispatch special from Dallas, 'Texas, says that F. M. Etherldge, a prominent lawyer, shot Attorney Edwin Harrellfour times in a crowded elevator in the North Texas building,. Harrell died later. The men were employed an counsel on opposite sides in - litigation involving a cotton mill property and quarrelled over their professional affair. . British Army Retreated. ' London, Deo. 21. A special to the Herald from Chiveley camp, dated De cember 17, says: General Butler's army moved baok five miles today, the march beginning at 1 o'clock this morning, two brigades going to Frere in order to defeat a possible attempt on the part of the Boers to execute a flank movement to destroy the railroad on the British rear. Jpat as It Should Be. Washington, Dec. 21. Adjutant General Corblo, the bead of a com mittee charged with the collection of funds for the benefit of the family of the late General Lawton I in receipt of expressions of sympathy, and will ingness to co-operate from all Quarters of the country. There is promise2 of" a generous response to the appeal. Manila, Dec. 19. General Henry Lawton has been shot and killed at San Mateo. He was standing in front of his troops, was shot in the breast and died Immediately. Lawton start ed from Manila last night with cavalry under Captain Lockett, and battalions of the Twentieth and Twenty-seventh infantry, 'Under Lieutenant-Colonel Sargent, for the purpose of capturing San Mateo, where Geronimo was said to have 300 insurgents. Washington, Dec. 19. Up to 2 o'clock this afternoon, the war depart ment had received no word of Lawton's death except that conveyed In the Associated Press dispatch which was given immediately to the war officials. The president's first intimation of the loss of this brave officer was also given him by the Associated Press. The dispatch was sent to the White House while the cabinet meeting was in progress, and was received with ex; pressions of Borrow and regret. . It was learned at the war depart ment 'that .instructions. had been re ceived last night from the president to prepare Lawton's commission as brigadier-general in the regular army to fill one of the existing vacancies; and the adjutant-general's clerks were at work on the commission when the information of Lawton's death was conveyed to the department. . -k Lawton was a natiye of Indiana, and won bis commission in the army by 9tgfnal fcaltRntri-tiiurlniMi&eeiyM-war. Holland. Frays lor Boers. . New York, Deo.;20.--A dispatoh to the World from. Antwerp says: Two great prayer-meetings were held to night at Rotterdam by - Dutch pastors gathered from a'i Holland.' The Transvaal hymn was wag and 6,000 florins collected for the Boer wounded, A resolution was' passed to send a cir cular to all British ' pastors, asking them to preach and pray for an end to the hostilities. - Amsterdam' and The' Hague ladles are offering their services for collect ing money, and many young men of good families In The Hague have de cided to go to the Transvaal to join the Boers in the field. CONSUL-PIERCE. - IS CONFIDENT Says England Cannot Whip the Boers., Another Vail oh India. London, Dec. 19. The war office has been in communication with Gen eral William Lock head, commander- in-chief in India, with a view of as certaining what troops can be spared from his forces, and it is understood that, as a result of these inquiries, a force will almost immediately leave Bombay for Durban,' including four regiments of seasoned troops, with an ammunition column" and a brig ade f artillery, including horse and field batteries. It is hoped' this force will reinforce General Buller within a a month. ''!"". One. More Commission. Washington' Dec. 20. A bill authorizing the "appointment by the president of a commisiob to visit China ana J apan ana report upon toe com mercial and industrial conditions of these countries was Introduced in the house today by Hepburn (Iowa).. It provides for a commission of five mem bers one each from the Eastern, Middle, Southern, Western and Pacific, states.. The ' commission is to spend at l-ast one year in China and Japan and $75,000 is provided for expenses. New York, Dec. 20. Charles D. Pierce, consul in the city from the Orange Free State, said last night that aopllcants for t nlistment in the Boer army were still visiting his office in a steady stream. I.cannot . do anything for them," said he, "because I have no authority to take such a course. I refer them to our consul at The Hague, and tell them they will have to pay their own expenses, which would amount to about MOO, in getting to South Africa. The majority of the applicants are American soldiers who fougDt in the Spanish-American war." Asked what he thought about the way things were going in South Africa, Mr. Pierce said: The British can send 1,800,000 troops down there instead of 180,000 if thev want to, and still they won't get the upper hand for a year or two. It Is not the side with the most troops that is going to win, but the Side that shoots straightest." . TROCBLE INCKEA8IKG. Emperor, of Abyssinia Threatens . to Give . . England a Brash. New York, Dec. 20. London pa pers just received display much anxi ety over tbi attitude of Menelik, mparor of Abyssinia, toward England. At present there is a dispute between this potentate and Great Britain as to the boundary between Egypt and Abyssinia and it is feared that Mene lik may consider the present, an excelieril11 ltirvf-to muk'a demontara tion against the British. The question ot the frontier settle ment was discussed last' year at Adilis Adebra, where Mr. Renael-Rodri. first secretary of the British diplomatic agency at Cairo, went to deliver magnificent presents to the negus and conciliate him. Tbekinsof Ethiopa have always claimed the surzerainty of the territories extending northward as far as Nubia, southward to Mom basa and westward to the White Nile. Menelik claims to be the owner of the right bank of the river from the 14th to the second degree of latitude, justi opposite Fasboda. He reiterated these preventions as early as 1891 in a diplomatic addressed to all European powers aud the contents of which were identical with the claims he discussed later with. Mr. Rennel-Rodd. England had been contemplating the building of a railroau from Cape Town to the Mediterranean, but this scheme, will be spoiled if Menelik holds the country he claims. It is said Erfgland was - preparing to begla a war against Abyssinia before the Transvaal dif ficulties arose, acd It would be of an aggressive character and looking to a conquest of Ethiopian territory. Things look differently now, Menelik may be the aggressor, or, rather, the nvade, if he is troubled io his presen t occupation of what he claims to be his own. Realizing for some time that war 'with England was inevitable, Menelik has been' making extensive preparations," and has" collected large stores of war supplies. He caa'put an army Of 200,000 well trained and equipped soldiers ir i the field, and. the Abyssian soldier are good fight ers . THE. CANAL . BILL MUST WAIT Little Hope of Its Passage at This Session1 ' Hawaii's 'Sugar Crop. San Francisco, Dec. 19. Reports received from this season's sugar crop in the Hawaiian islands gives the New YORK, Dec 21. A special to the Herald from Washington says: Legislation providing for the construc tion of a translstbmlan canal is not probable under the present session of congress. Both the Nicaraguan canal committee in the.senate, presided over by Senator Morgan, and the bouse committee on "interstate aud foreign commerce, presided over by Mr.. Hep burn, of Iowa, propose to take the matter up without waiting for the re port of the Walker commission. It is extremely ' improbable however, that they will be able to get a bill through ei ther house of congress before that re port is available. The Walker commission will leave New York on January 6, going direct to Graytown, Nicaragua, by the regu lar mail steamer.- They will go over the route of the Nicaraguan canal to the Pacific side and will then goby steamer to the Pacific end of the Pana ma route. The commission has now in the field 10 surveying parties. The commissioners estimate that it will take about a year for them to coniplete all their work and make their report. Senator Morgan has never given his approval to the sending of the addi tional commissions to this isthmus, being satisfied with the information already available as to the practica bility of the canal. He will endeavor total product as 282,807 tons, which is 00 nawe nls DU1 reportea irom tils corn one of the largest in years. J mittee soon. Representative Hep burn also believes the provision for the Walker commission was intended to delar the construction of a canal m 111 endeavor to have his com mittee lake up the subject immedia tely af;er the holiday recess. ' Whit U Short ot ADmnottlon. London, Deo. 21, The ohlef cause of untusines." which brings baok the shadow of English faces is a susptoion that the Ladysmlth garrison is short of ammunition and incapable ot m piolonged defense. The war office does not admit that Ladytmlth is in serious danger or short of ammunition, dui toe censorsnip aomenow nas al lowed the alarming reports to reach England. The censor, it it apparent, sometimes falls asleep, or is drugged by too candid and too inquisitive friends. Boers Ready for Peaea. New York, Dec. 21. A dispatch to the World from Brussels says: Herr Holbern. in charce of the Transvaal agency here, asked today what truth therein io the report that President Kruger is ready - to sign a treaty ot peace if Great Brltlan will ask for no futber privileges for the uitlanders, and will pay what the war has cost the Boers, answered: . No such proposal have been formu lated yet. A contingency invitinir proposals of peace would Jbe welcome under certain conditions. If any gov ernment desires to mediate, the South African republic will treat." Butler's Onas Were Lost . New York, Deo. 21. A dispatch to the Herald from Loudon says: Little oredence Is place in the report that the guns lost by the British were not captured by the Boers. Had the story been true, General Buller must have referred to it. Sir Redvers artillery cannot now muster much more than SO guns, while the caDlured British wea pons have no doubt .been mounted in the Boer lines and can be used, slnoe the ammunition wagons seem to have been lost with them. CHRISTMAS ; f - , TO TING : ' THE PUBLIC. Our-store now assumes its holiday attire and we are in perfect ." - -d, . . . .'.. . . . . readiness to meet our friends and patrons. Gome one come all and make your presence known by seeing our pretty goods whether you purchase or not. Short, Convincing V . 'Arguments why your Christmas' Novelties should be purchased here and now.' The varieties, qualities and prices prove beyond a doubt that this : department excells any .-of like nature. To. confirm this claim, permit .us iS to name a few of the values it is giving. .They are not all, only enough to serve fairly . as samples. : " ; -: Novelties in Isilver gun metal, brass celluloid articles, etc., in countless numbers,, ebenoid-sterling silv.er mounted articles, iooth brushes, nail brushes,' files, hooks, curlers, cotn knives each at 50c; ' r ''' . . ' - " ; : Sterling silver napkin rings each.'. 50c , ' Sterling silver butter knives and 'pickle forks each; ......... .25c Numerous other articles with less, silver mountings at less; price ; 1 - The newest thing in dbg collars. and chain belts from 98c to l:50 ' ""' . Baby gold plated rings each.. . ' ..J,. ..1 ..: i . . ; :..25c Baby solid gold rings each. . . ..I. .50c Ladies' solid gold ridgs each. 4 . ,. ... . .!. .$1.00 , A very fine selection of ladies' silk neckwear, ranging in price . from .............. v ii ................... . .15c to $2.00 Dress Goods. Who has attempted to show ais elegant line of Dress Goods, especially Crepons, Cheviots, Serges and Broadcloths as have been displayed over our counters this season? We can suit the most fastidious. ' n-i , '" " 50c Dress Goods.. ......... ..jt.. 37c . 65c Dress Goods. ... ..!.,. 49c 85c Dress Goods. ...... . . .. .4-. .73c These only represent a few, the ; balance of our stock in this line reduced in this proportion. v Party Fabrics. Have you not a young lady friend who is attending the various functions that are taking place among the "upper crust of society" who would be overjoyed at the thought of .getting a handsome Organdy, Lawn-or Swiss Gown? If so let us show you the proper things. We have them in abundance, and exquisite shades in linings that are just as dainty as the fabrics themselves. ' : . r . " "' ' . -- , Table Damask. What .makes a more acceptable present for a friend than a dainty piece of Linen Damask with a dozen napkins to match? This is one of the many nice things we have to offer you at greatly reduced price from now until the holiday season closes. These prices are just right, and you will : think so when you see the goods. ' 8-4x8 4 cloth a one dozen 3-4 napkins to match $7 a set, now $5.93 8-4x10-4 cloth .and one dozen 3-4 napkins to' match $8 a set,now $6.69 . . From now until the first of the' year all table damask will be sold at a reduction of 20 per cent. . , t . . ni ft Leather Goods. Pocketbobks, collar and cuff boxes, ladies' and gents' toilet cases, special purchases for our holiday trade. Grain alligator, seal, and fancy leathers, mounted or plain. Ladies' pocketbooks, all colors 25c, 35c, 50c, 65c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2 50, $3.00, $3.25, $3.50 each. . . : Collar and cuff boxes from 50c up. Ladies' toilet ' cases $2.50 up Silks. You know, of course, that we have the choicest line of Silks, Satins and Velvets ever shown in this city, and the price for your especial benefit has been- cut down to meet the times 50c India Silk, 24-in. wide.,.. '.. ....... .43c 1 00 -Taffeta Silk, the best; ................... . v .85c . , All other Silks reduced from 15 to 33i per cent. Handkerchiefs. Tomorrow starts the selling of that prodigious handkerchief purchase. It's the one great handkerchief event of the local retail history, doubly important becahse of the proximity of the holidays. Never before could yon bny handkerchiefs as cheaply. ' Don't take oar wtrd for it, shop around and compare. That's the quickest, fairest way to put this statement to a test. Here's the price story in brief. 3c takes the choice of 7 dozen handkerchiefs that would regularly sell at 5c each. 5c takes the choice of 100 dozen' handkerchiefs that regularly sell at 8Jc each. 10c takes the choice of 87 dozen handkerchiefs that regularly sell at 15c each. . - ' . 25c takes the choice of 65 dozen real Irish linen- and Swiss handkerchiefs that regulatly sell up to 40c each. We also have an untellahle variety of plain and fancy hemsiched and exquisite new lace and em-' broidery designs. The handsomest handkerchiefs that ever crossed the ocean. A rare chance to pick and save tre mendously. Ranging in prices from 40c to M-SO each. Bell & Bugle Cranberries, per quart. ia. 7c 15c 15c 15c 25c 25c iper-snell Almonds, per pouna 14c Los Nietos Walnuts, per pound 14c Fancy Glazed Lemon Peal, per pound. . . Fancy Glazed Orange Peal, per pound. . . Faney Navel Oranges, per dozen Fancv Smyrna Fitrs. per pound I. X. L. Paper-shell Almonds, per pound. Candy. Gum Drops, per pound Plain Mixed, per pound Jelly Beans, per pound Fancy Mixed, per pound ....... 5c ....... 7c IOo .13c French Mixed, per pound 17c All Goods Marked in Plain Figures Mays; The Dalles, Oregon. Gent's Furnishing Departmemt. Your savings, of - the past few days may be satisfactorily invested at this store. We have a vast stock of needful goods displayed for your selection at prices that won't pull hard on your purse. We are offering some splendid bargains in Holiday Gifts in this department. , ; SPECIAL BARGAIN NO.' 1. " . ..... - ,200 Silk Umbrellas with -cases to-match, steel rod, fitted with imported wood handles, trimmed with solid silver points, regular prices anywhere $4.00 and $5.00, during this sale at $2.95. . . . . ' ' . '...'. ' ; ' ; ' '. - special "bargain no; 2.- - - - ' '" . 75 dozen Fine Silk Handkerchiefs, with f-in. hemstitch, full size 75c value, during this sale, 48c. , SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 3.; ' - t .Fine Silk Mufflers in all the latest effects, regular values from 75c to $2.5o, during this sale, 50c to $1.65. t ' ; SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 4. V ; : , ''" 'Men's Fine Christmas Neckwear, Tecks, Four-in-Hand, Puffs and Clubs. All of J these' the' very latest styles and patterns and positively 75c to $1.25 values, during this sale at 50c to $1.00. . '. ' SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 5. . ' . A full line of Men's Night Robes in plain and fancy figured patterns, very choice , and pretty, at prices ranging from 50c to $2.50, during this sale 35c to $1.85. SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 6. '- A complete stock of Men's Half Hose in fancy checks and stripes, all the latest de signs. ' Regular prices 25c to $1.25, during this sale 17c to $1.00. SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 7, An elegant assortment of Men's Walking Canes, solid silver mounts and all the latest fads. Regular price 50c to $2.50, during this sale 17c to $1.00. SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 8. 40 dozen Men's Fine Suspenders, all silk and the very latest webs, put up in fancy boxes, at prices ranging from 25c to $1.50, during this sale 20c to $1.00. , ; SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 9. Gloves. Dent's English Walking Gloves; Adlers Walking and Driving Gloves; in fact over 20 different makes in lined and unlined. Regular prices ranging from 50c to $2.00, during this sale 25c to $1 .65. - k SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 10. . Trunks, Traveling Bags and Valises at actual cost prices during this sale. : I-'' SPECIAL BARGAIN NO. 11. V Hats and Caps -at 25 per cent, discount during this sale. EXTRA SPECIAL We are offering some splendid bargains in MEN'S OVER COATS, ULSTERS AND MACKINTOSHES at $3.50 to $15 00 that originally sold for nearly DOUBLE these prices, but on account of broken sizes we are closing out below cost. Boys' Furnishing Department. .. A few of the Bargains . Boy's 85c Flannel Robes, during this, sale 55c. i Boy's Pure Seamless Wool Sweaters, regular 75c and $1 .25 value, during this sale 65c and $1.00. Boy's 60c Kid Gloves and Mittens, during this sale 35c. ' Boy's 50c, 65c and 75c Fancy Shirts, during this sale 35c, 50c and 65c. ..... .. .Boy's Golf and Double Band Hats and Caps, durihg'this sale 59c7 Silk Skirts, Novelties, Etc. At a money saving reduction of 25 per cent regular price on all collarettes in stock that sell for over $5.00. Glove boxes, handkerchief cases, jewel cases and ink wells with handsome tinted covers, ranging in price from 16c to $4.50. ' ' , Silk Shopping Bags with fancy tops 75c, $1 00, $1.25, $1.60, $1.75. ' Fans, A choice line of fancy feather and silk lace, handsomely tinted fans, ranging in price from 60c to $3.60. , ' Choice line of Ladies' Taffeta silk shirts, all colors, corded and plaited ruUles. $5.00 for Black Taffeta silk skirts, corded ruffles, worth $6.50. . ... $6.75 for Lavendar Taffeta Silk Skirts, corded and plaited flounce, worth $8.00. A large assortment of Tapestry and Silk Sofa Pillows, ranging in prices from $2.60 to $4.00, with SSI off Fancy Bureau Scarfs In Cut Work, 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and 2.00 each. - ' Fancy Pillow Shams $1.00, tl.25, $1.35 and $1.75 per pair. Big reduction on Fancy Blankets and Comfort suitable for Christmas presents. 25 per cent off on all Children's Cloaks and Jackets for this sale. ' Shoes. This is for You: Ladies' Cloth Top Button ; Ladies' All Kid Button; Ladies' All Kid Lace, Ladles' Box Calf Button; Ladies' Heavy Sole Kid Button, $2.50 and $3.00 shoes for $1.65. Children's Pebble Button ; Children's Kid Button or Lace, $1.50 shoes for 85c. See Our Show Windows and you will know why Santa Claus invests his money with us. Christmas Groceries at Holiday Prices. No use talking. These prices will talk for themselves. j