New Fancy Metal Velvets for
Waists and new cotton and
wool Oxford waistings at 50c
75c and $1.00 per yard.
A lot of Neckwear, correct styles
from the best of makers, is
displayed in our neckwear
case.
Pillow Covers, some original de
signs, 50c to $1.00.
Facinators and Wool Shawls. A
very attractive lot displayed
on our tables at prices from
50c to $4.00
Genuine American 'Jut Glass, tum
blers, finger bowls, dishes, etc
Haveland China, some new choice
patterns in decorated ware
S. E. YOUNG & SON
THE BAZAAR
Early Buyers Make the Best
Selections.
Those who do theii Holiday buying early get the cream
ol the Holiday offerings. This week our Holiday stocks
are complete and at their best. The choicest novelties
the markets afford are being displayed in pleasing array
for easy seein i 1 1 1 ; ing.
Our assortmens are larger and better than ever, easily
discounting anything of the kind Albany has ever seon,
Prudent, wide-awake gift-buyers make .their selections
early before the best things are picked over. You can
safely follow their example and do yonr Holiday -buying
early.
Come and see each departments respective displays. ',
Come Early and Often.
L. E. & H. J HAMILTON
You Will
to Hurry
R M. French
rierry Christmas
1903
Have
For Christmas is coming soon. Our
line of Holiday Goods this season sur
passes anything we have ever attempted
before. The line embraces a beautiful
line of Egyptian statuary, Egyptian
Pottery and wall hangers, fancy framed
plctuies, dressing cases, toilets sets,
collor and ouff boxeB, handkerchief
boxes, mirrors, shaving acts, the latest
in leather goods, and the swellest line
of perfumery ever brongbt to the city,
fancy atomizers. High quality goods at
low prices. You are invited to lee tbem.
Burkhart & Lee.
Happy New Year
1904
We'can take care
of the Christmas
buyers this year
better than ever
before. Our dis
play of SILVER
WARE is the fin
est ever shown in
the city.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Mi. Frank Poer, of Portland, is on a
visit with nie father W. M. Power.
Mayor Jones, of Jefferson, came up
this noon to attend the Elka show to
night. The nine who left last Friday for
Klamath Falls, were to arrive home this
atleraoou.
Mies Eetella Robosoo, of Eugenn, re -turned
home this noon, altera visit
nun Albany (rieude.
0 N. MoArtbur, of Rickerall, (he
famous foot ball expert, went ihr ough
town 'or Eugene this afternoon,
Judge Benson and District Attorney
Brown returned this noon from Toledo,
where they held a short session of
circuit cour
Mr. Louis Knowlton, of) the S. P.
office, went;io Salem this morning to
remain during the rush of bniness )
aya caused by a, eeeBion ol tne state
legislature.
John S. Caldwell, of Lebanon, started.
for Sawtelle, Calif, today. His bicyche
wrapped in varied colored cloth, for the
occasion, attracted some attention in .the
baggage room.
Mrs. Hallie- Parrish Hinges, E. Cook
Patton, and Messrs. Bietine, Olranet
Snyder and Chase, of Salem, arrived this
noon to take part in the big Elks snow
tonigtit.
Cant. 3. M. Williams, one of Eugene's
leading lawyers, was in the city to-day.
Mr. Williams has . the distinction of
having been I eaten lor school superin
tendent of Linn county a good many
years ago.
Miss Edith Greenwalt, of Portland, is
in the city on a visit the gueBt of Mr. D.
P. Mason and family. Her many
friends here will be glad to know that
she will become a p rmanont resident of
the city next spring.
Prof. Hawley, wh- bas been confined
to Ids bed at his home in Salem, is re
ported better. For some time he bad
been preparing for an examination for
the degree of Dr. of Phtlssophy, overdo
ing the study along certain lines result
ing in nervous prostration. He will
come lo Albany in a few days for recup
eration at the Geisendorler home.
The member b of St. John's lodge A.
F. & A. M . last night held one of their
mCBt successful banquetB, enjoyed by a
large number of MaBons from here and
elsewhere. The banquet was served by
T. 0. Bloomer and was complimented
by all for its arrangement, service and
the line menu. With D.P.Mason as
toastmaster informal toaBts were re
sponded to by Judiie Wolverton, Prof.
Cox, Rev. Knott Hon. J. K. Weather
ford, G. A. Westgate and Bev. McLean,
and Mr. Hermann' Hull was heard in a
well rendered recitation.
YYasJheLetter Opened,
A letter received by Oapt. F. 0. Btell
macher flrcm Gen. Finzer, ae arid to
have been opened, and aiterwards pasted
together. Upon inquiry f'om Gen.
Finger it was learned that it must have
been done after it left him. It was
stamped at the Albany office on the 11th
at 7 a, m. and roceived by Mr. Stell
macuer in the evening. Ihe letter baa
been nlaced in tbe hands of the officials
at Portland for investigation. It ''a not
probable that it will ever be learned
how it was opened. 1
tTnon: inquiry at tne Dost office the
Democrat re'eived the statement fiom
Postma'ter Train, who had investigated
the matter, that there was nothing in it
so far se this office is concerned. Tbe
letter was stamped and placed in the
box in the morning, at the time two
other large letterB being held for excees
of postage, and all were taknn by a eister
of Oapt, Stelluacher during the after
noon, mat tne letter remained in tne
box and there was no indication of fta
being tampered witb.
The above it both Bides of the matter .
Epworth League Officers.
On Monday evening tbe Epworth
League of the Methodist Church held
their monthly business meeting at the
churoh and elected the following officers
for the ensuing term.
President Dr. 0. V. Littler.
First Vice-President 1 osenh H.
Balaton. .
Second Vice-President Mary H.
Montanye.
Third Vice-President Mollie Bray.
Fourth Vice-President Ella Meade.
Secretary Garnett B. Wells.
Treasurer Harmon Hall.
Pianist Helen Elkine.
Chorister Eva 0. Hammer.
The Presbyterian church was filled
this afternoon on the occasion of the
fnneral of Miss Helena Viereck. The
members of tbe two lodges W. O. W
and the barbers of the citv attended in
bodies. Bev Griewold preached the
sermon.
WANTED. A girl to do general hoUBe
worx. uau at ine residence ot jure.
N. H. Wheeler.
Jeweler
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
Circuit court
i Judue Barnait convened an adjourned
'session lo trv the cate ol nary Ann
Powers ant S. B. Powers, to set aside a
aeea. fitteen or twenty witnesses are
present. Hewitt & Sox are attorneys
fur the plaintiff and M. E. Pogue, and
I P. R. Keilev, Icr the defendant.
. new case ts Unas. B. Ureen act.
Buth B. lireen, for divorce, W. M.
Brown cltorney far tbe p eintitt. The
complaint charges the defendant of
securing title lo bis property and then
refusing to lire witb him.
Patent Bled by Alonzo Ames.
IN AND AROUND ALBANY.
Home-made mince meat, The Suga r
Bowl.
8 E Young & Hons Store will ba nnen
till 0 Aniflob n m ; n.t..M.n
All of the stores of the city will be
sept open evenings until alter Jbrietmaa
W. N. Price today shipped several
pens of fine to a 1b to tbe poultry show at
mew.
Mrs. Adams 314 Farry St. nas patterns
ol pretty little artioles you can make for
Christmas.
Wanted, one or two gentlemen to
join a beginning class In German Con
versation. M. Sikes,223BroadalbmSt.
The House Furnishing Co. w ill be
pen evenings, commencing Dec. 12th,
iil.aftertbe Holiday seaeon.
Take a course in FrenchOonversation.
A new class ie going to begin in Jan
uary. M. Sikea 223 Broadylbin St.
. ... j V....U.WU bunun iu luuru
German. Young.People's Class, Satnr-
!j m. Diaes aa Broaaaioin
St.
Social dance Saturday evening at
Woodmen of World hall. Music by
Marks orchestra of foui' p'eces.
You are invited to attend the kpeclal
evangelistic meetings at tbe Ooneregi
tional church tonight. Supt 0. F.
Olapp will preach.
E. E. Warlord bi ought with him from
bis Siletz claim a remarkable rcot.which
he dug up while grubbing. It wac from
a hemlock, a small tender root, meas
uring ieei in lengtn.
The new alternating arc light at the
corner of Firet and hllsworth Btreets re
ceived a downiall last night. Frank
Purdom driving too close to the polo
Btruea the Bpool knocking it down, and
the lamp followed suit, being smashed
to pieces.
ThA Thlirarlav mnetnnl nlnK mill knl.l
Its monthly musical next Friday eve-
mug be mo Aico uiuo rooms, uach
associate member has tbe privilege of
InviMncp nna frianrl M- l.lhn. Ta!b
Frazer of Eugene will be am attractive
iwiure 01 me program.
New Furniture Firm.
Bob M. Miller and N . D. Pratt, two
prominent young men of Balsey, and A.
M. Reeves, whose success in the
mercantile business in this city has
attracted attention, nave formed a
partnership and purchased the furniture
BiocK ana uusineBB ol Bruckmnn &
Conn, which they will hereafter run.
They will purchase a first-olaus stock
and enlarge and push tbe business.
A Proposed New Track,
The horse men, foot ball men, field
meet students and other men havi be
gan arrangements for the enlargement
of the ' present .base ball grounds
largo enough for a hall mile track,
well enclosed, suitable for many pur
poses. A splendid movement that should
ne encouraged-
How Long Will It Burn.
The big candle in Burkhart & Lee'e
show window will be lighted at 6 o'cloek
and will burn day and night until en
tirely gone. Every one will be entitled
to one free guess each day on length of
Utb it will burn. The one that guesses
tbe nearest shall receive a 116,00 man
dolin, next nearest a 1 10.00 piotnre.next
ib.UO dressing caBe, next sit.uu statue,
next sz.uu mirror, next $ i.uu DOtlieper
turnery. Ail tree, uome and guess
each day. ccbkhart a Lei,
COPV
tUl BEAUCA1RE
'RICHTj0XrF
THANFlSHtR?)t
The Blain Clothing Co.
TO-NIGHT.
Following is tbe program for tbe Elks'
Big Purple Show to night.
VAHT I,
Overture- Orchestra.
"Mandaline" Miss Lulu Jonei,
"Winsome Wimiuo Sextette.
pHypnotio Expeiimems. if . Cook
PAST II.
OvnrlnrA
"Spring Song" Wiel Miss Kathleen
"Dr-wn in a Deep Mine," Judd-Geo.
Snyder.
"Musical Farce"--Bistine Bros, assist
ed by Paul Ofrance.
11 M AV Mnpitln- 1 ' Ttanam XT IT II'
. ' o' "Bl, -'aid. name
Parrish Binges.
PABT III.
Overture.
Pnlitinn TTn, ln.T).(a nd.i . i n i ,
arranged for this occasion by Charles H.
uoi oi cuaracters Uolonel
Uorkflr, tl w .. .- 1 . a " i
m-iou tuurray; Apronam UracH
erjack, a statesman, Ram Dolan; nol-itlc;anB-Uen.
Yell, S. A. Whitney:
Mai. Bragg, Geo. Eolfe; Col. Blow, Ben
Ulelanj I. M. Innet, secretary, Wm.
Eagles. Dollie Sweet, Misa Ura Daley.
' - wuwucd J.1U1D, present:
scene I. Sweet Home, Oregon; scene 2
State Street, Salem; scene 3, Corker's
tlcians and musicians. '
Dolls
l0Bn, flooded with DOLLS for tbat reason we offer tha following
prices, with the same low prices on all large dulls :
14 inch Best Kid Body Dojja, Eisque heads 25o
20 ' .,c
Ode
Fancy Dressed Dolls i5c
$10.00 Doll Free.
GODS DEAETMENT ' 'nd0T an' '!e' Parl'cu'-ars in the DRY
IMPORTED CHINA
Beautiful decorated patterns for Xraas Presents,
HANDKERCHIEFS
601 Handkerchiefs in plain hemsttohed, embroidered and Lace
trimmed every one worth 15 to 20o. Our Xmaa price
5c to 10c each
SALES ON WAISTINGS
Sn'Afe'i'Sffi'SL12-78 beautl'l Mercerized and Oxfords WaUting
FOB ONLY $1,93 pattern. 6
SHOES
Make a good useful Xmaa present
make big reduot'ona on all our
our p pufar t2.R0 and S.OO Shoes
Shoe store in the valley.
USEFUL PRESENTS FOR THE MEN FOLKS
TIES, MTJFFLEB8, SWEATEES, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
HATS, HOUSE SLIPPERS and forinstaoce a nice Suit of Clothes.
REEVES
Department Store.
Good Holiday Goods
at F. G. WILL'S.
Watohes, Olooka, Diamond goods, Blngs, Hoe Silverware, Got Glass
and all the latest novelties lo Jewelry. A oholce stock to select from.
HnunAY
it-quarto us why parents don't think oftener what a nice presents a
Snit or Overcoat makes for child, boy or man. Our stock is attractive
this eeason. The we have other things In abuntlsnco, such aa
Neckwear, Shoes, Socks, Hand
kerchiefs, Smoking Jackets, Slip
pers, Suspenders, etc, that are
gifts of real value
IN ALBANY.
F E EJwnrds, Oorvallla.
0 J Shedd, Sbedd.
W B bowser, Brnce.
L Lewmaa. Bruce.
Hon J M Shelley, Eugene.
W H Souls, Portland.
A L Clarke. Portland.
Viva Baltimore, Spicer.
0 E Soule and wf and Mrs Carrie
Rains, Lato i;b,
B T Watkins, Portland.
W H Moore Evorett Iogrim, Soaa
ville. W F White, Detroit..
H B Sherell, H arris bnrg.
J A Ferry, Eugene.
G B Kent, Fallon. Wash.
J C Davis. W B McOnrminlr. V Anker-
man, j o Brown, E L MoOormick,
Sbedd.
J D Sutherland, 8alem,
Ed Wade, Toledo.
"B"PW Clarke, Portland.
A G ilinkle, Leona.
A 0 Wheeler, Coburg.
B 0 Irvine, Portland.
H N Piitchard, Portland.
CANNED FBDI1- for sale, eheap. 109
.u iun jr, wna oiaciDerrici
strawberries and cherries, and also'
tomatoes. If possible would like to
sell entire lot in lump. Address G.
F. Brown, R. F. D. i.
Cheap
M
and during our Xmas Sale we will
popular priced Shoes. lOOalvleaaf
for 2.25. Ten pair to one of anv
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