CITY COUNCIL,
Ladies Cotton Shirt
to wear.
Tan Chambrey, gold buttons, $3.75.
Tan and Blue Zephyr Ginghams, 4.00.
Champagne Poplin trimmed with pearl,
S5.o0.
Koyal Blue Etamines, 87.50;
White Etamines, $7.50.
Linen Embroidered, $6.50.
Childrens Dresses
1 to 12 years
25c to $2.50.
Dainty new patterns
New Belts-Leather
Oxford ties for men and Ladies.
Verv new designs in Welt Oxfords for
ladies.
Douglas $3.50 Oxfords for men.
Florsheim $4.00 and $5 00 Oxfords for men
S. E. YOUNG & SON
Albany -
A Shoe Opportunity at
THE BAZAAR
W e have selected from our stock of Misses
and Childrens Shoes 231 PAIRS ODDS
and ENDS which were formerly $1.00
to $1.50 per pair out of which you can
hav? your choice for
65c a pair.
Sizes 5 to 8, 8 1-2 to 11, 11 1-2 to 1.
These goods are not specially out of
style, but are broken lines that we have
accumulated which we wish to close out.
An excell nt opportunity to secure a pair
of chUds shoes at a small price.
. L. E. & H. J. HAMILTON
Big Sale
Continues-
We are continning our big sale on Wall Paper all this
month, showing many new designs. No old stock.
Every pattern bright and new. Make your, home beau
tiful with our new Wall Paper. Our time is your time.
Call and see us. .
Burkhart & Lee.
Fine Stock of Jewelry
at R G. WILL'S.
Wa'chp; Cocks, JDiamond gooda, Rinp" toe Silverware, Cut Glass
acd all thb latest Doveltiee Id jewelry choice swck to C'ectlroui.
STEEL RANGES
ON THE
INSTALLMENT PLAN
CHLLANDSEEUS
STEWART & SOX HDW. CO.
319-321 W. .2nd fc't.
Albany, Oregon.
Waist Suits ready
in Silkoline st 15c. .
and Fabric.
- Oregon
Tuesday evening, May 10.
Present Recorder, chief of police,
street superintendent, nightwatcn Cat
lin and all councilmen. Councilman
Stewart was elected Mayor protem in
the absence of the mayor.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Dr Trimble $ 2 00
P W Spinks. ;: 97 96
C E Brownell 2 40
J S Van Winkle 19 65
A Robinson 40 00
Electric Lights 123 75
Water 20 33
M G Stetter 1 82
The ordinance committee reccom
mended that ordinance denning testi
money be not passed, being unconstitu
tional. The committee on ordinances reported
six amendments to tne ue vanrney tel
ephone ordinance, providing for begin
ing work within three months and com
pletion within six months, for free tele
phone for the city. Maxium rates, not
to exceed 75 cents for the party lines
up to $2 for one business line; providing
for privalege of exacting license upon
expiration of franchise of Pacific States
Company, not to be merged with other
company and franchise to be forfeited
after closing of office sixty days.
Petition of C Buckner and others for
grading eighth street, Madison to Main
continued.
Remonstrance with names of 46 busi
ness men was presented against tele
phone ordinance.
Petition of W D DeVarney for grant
ing of franchise, with 20 names, read,
also statement withdrawing 6 names
from remonstrance.
Remarks were made by J. H. Thatch
er of the Pacific States Co, Mr. DeVar
ney, H. Bryant, Gale Hill, and Mr.
Carlson, ot tne Brownsville company.
Mr. Thatcher stated that his company
could not make concessions on rates,
upon inquiry from Councilman Ralston,
ana eniarcrea urion tne reasons ior oppo
sition, such as double expense and
annoyance, etc.
Mr. DeVarney poured in some hot
shot, and Mr. Thatcher responded. Mr.
Hill s remarks in analysis oi tne peti
tions were quite spicy.
Mr. Bowersox moved to lay on table
to next meeting to get further' express
ion. After discussion carried.
Pine street was ordered opened across
the S. P. track.
It was ordered that the city prepare
foundation for sidewalk in front of
property of D. F. Young, at Penny
winkle provided same is decked by
property owner.
The recorder was directed to buy car
load of coke.
A sink in east 9th street was ordered
connected with sewer and closet on 2nd
street fixed.
The chief of police upon request re
ported upon matter of complaint about
liquor drunk at city restaurant.
Complaint was made of violation of
ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding on
east side of Lyon street. The marshal
was directed to enforce the ordinance.
Numerous sidewalk improvements
were ordered.
Resolutions for sewer through blocks
34 and 39 and for cement sidewalk, 4th
Broadalbin to Ferry passed. Electric
Light Co was ordered to paint poles.
Bids for sewer across Washington
street into Foster block opened. H. C.
Harkness 80 cents, Jeff McDaniel 80
Cents. Bids ordered again.
IN AND AROUND ALBANY.
The Degree of Honor will meet to
night. Initiation.
See F. M. French, the Jeweler ,for
Knives, Forks and Spoons.
Ladies Fancy Collars and Crush
Leather Belts by express to-day. Price
always right. Reeves.
The government weather prediction
is: To-night and Thursday fair and
warmer. The river is 6 feet.
Balm of Figs, the best remedy on
earth for female troubles, on sale at
the Exchange, 206. Ferry street.
A neat endorsement by President Lee
of the violin playing of Elmore Rice
has been used in the Eugene papers.
The LI O. T. M. guards are repuested
to meet to-morrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock for drilll. By order of the Cap
tain. The road supervisor across the Will
amette is doing some commendable
work in the improvement of the roads
long neglected.
Salem has elected teachers for next
year. Miss Maud Laughead is among
the new teachers. Mrs. Alice Dodd has
resigned her position.
Among the places to have cement
walks in Lebanon are from the bank to
Millsap's corner, Blackburn's drug
store, Bilyeu's saloon, the homes of
the Drs. Booth, Mrs. Hall and E. L.
Power.
Be sure to hear the concert next Sat
urday night at the Morning Star Grange
Hall, by the Eugene Knox Company,
and also the address on Local Option by
Prof. Kelsey of Pacific College, New
berg, Or.
The Race TracK
Of the Albany driving association is
completed, except the finishing touches,
and is being used some. Good judges
say it is the best half mile track in the
state. It has been built under the
supervision of Mode Thompson, a
thorough track man, as well as a re
liable horse trainer. Two new stalls
have been erected, making ten in all.
By next week it is expected there will
be eight or nine horses on the track in
training.
T A CI m -ITT A VT1T7l I
Upright Piano
' $210
On easy terms. The last one left
at the Piano Sale of
Allen & Gilbert-Ramaker Co, I
rweedu,e b..
BASE HITS.
E. P. Prebler, of Vancouver, was in
the city last evening going to Portland
this morning. He is at the head of the
Vancouver team, which it is proposed
to transfer to Albany, a fine lot of
players, and at least the second best if
not the best team in the league. A
committee of Albany men has taken the
matter up and in a short time secured
over half enough guaranty. From $1,000
to $1,500 is wanted. Mr. Preble, who
has sold his business in Vancouver will
then take full charge of the team and
meet all obligations. Base ballists are
enthusiastic and believe they will raise
the money. A meeting of Albany men
will be called for a date to be named.
when Mr Prebler will meet here with
them. '
The Elks will meet tonight to consider
tne challenge oi me Maccabees, and
elect a manager and captain for a team.
They have bought a couple of bats with
which they are practicing swinging.
The order has among its membership
some fine players, for instance, Ted
Schlosser at first, Steve Whitney Rt
second, Johnny Meyers at third, and
Fred Weatherford, George Prinzler and
the Brandeberry boys at short and in
the field, all okf players, besides um
pire Derrick. Young Ross, of Toledo,
one of the best pitchers in Oregon, a
member of the lodge, is expected to be
here in time for the fun, and there io a
catcher whose name is withheld, who is
a good one. The game will not be one
sided.! SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Wm. Boles returned this noon from a
trip down the road.
F. J. Miller and wife went to Port
land on the morning local.
H. G. McKinley, of timber land
fame, was in the city this noon.
I Mrs. Nellie Lambson, Oregon's lead
ing Lady Maccabee is visiting at Gates.
Umpire Derrick went to Roseburg
this afternoon to umpire the Roseburg-
' Eugene games.
I Prof. W. C. McKee, of Lebanon, has
; been elected principal of one of the
Eugene schools.
I Mrs. M. G. Stetter and Mrs. McDon
ald went to Brownsville this morning on
a visit with relatives and friends.
The Albany College Student announ
ces the engagement of Rev. Eiliot
Irvine of Sharpesburg, Penn., and Miss
Miriam Morse, of Beaver, Penn.
Judge Galloway, of McMinnville,
democratic nominee for circuit judge,
a good one, was .in the city last evening
and B. L. Eddy, republican nominee to
day. Salem Journal: A. M. Cannon, of
the firm of Carson, Adams & Cannon,
returned from Portland last night.
where the tried a case in the circuit
court during the past several days.
Capt. Hatch and wife, of Oakland,
Calif., returned home this noon after a
trip to Seattle, where they have been
several weeks. Thev were met at the
train by their old friends, President
Lee and family. Capt. Hatch is one of
the early Willamette Valley steamboat
men. He now runs several steamers
on San Francisco Bay.
A Womans Exchange has bean opened
the second day ol iv,ay ut 203 Very
Btreet. Ladies wishing to place tiw y
work oi any Bind on sale can do so at
the nsuil Dricos Members of the sew'
iog societies nf all the different churches
are eipecully Ipvitea io arrange ior
tables, Mrs. May Harbis
Have You Seen
The Pianola
Have You Heard
Have You Played
-THE-
"Perfect Piano
Player."
-AT- .
E. U. WILL'S MUSIC STORE.
Hear Master Eddie Will (5 yrs. old)
play Sousa's Marches and Opera se
lections, any afternoon.
Pianos cheaper than any other dealer
in the state. Be sure and investigate
and save later regrets.
When You
Buy Clothing
JR ' CELEB""- KM fJ
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COURT HOUSE NEWS.
License issued to E. R. Case account
Stallion Tenbrook.
The registrations are coming in, bi't
the 4,000 mark is not yet reached.
Deeds recorded:
Geo. W. Simpson, undivided 1-10
interest in fair ground lots,
33.36 acres and lots 4, 5, 6, bl
12 Albany $ 300
Oregon to Geo. Erdner, 160 acres 200
Release of mortgage for $250
OUR ELEGANT PAINTS-
We have just
flfMaA In mm afnlr o .tnrtlaf linn nf
I Phoenix pure prepared paints. This
! paint has no equal for purity, weight,
ooay, ana economy sola on a nve year
guarantee. Burkhart & Lee.
Albany's Busy Corner
Ladies
Fancy
Collars
By Express this Week
All
Latest Novelties
ic, 15c, 25c and 35c.
Don't pay two prices for Novelties just because they are stylish,
any one of our 35c collars are sold for 50c in all other store.
Here
NEW WASH GOODS
this week. Something New, En
tirely Different.
Men's and Hoy's
CLOTHING
at Reduced Prices this Week.
Best $2.50 Shoes on earth
Patent Kid that will not crack.
REEVE'S
Albany's Fastest Growing Store.
You natuiallly want the mot stylish
and the bett Clothing that yon can get
lor your money. That's what we will
give you in the "Koppenheimer" and
"High Art" Clotbinp, whiub it In style
in fabric and in nork-Dansblp equal to
made-to- order suits at double our price..
Tne ever increaring number of dlfl
0 immating Jmen who ccme brie for
tieir appar.l, Is Ibe result of the won
derful valnes and the 'ast assortment of
frabrict we show.
Very la?ge lines of the corrrc' tlilrga .
n HATS. SHOES an J HABERDASH
ERY for Men,
Albany Beat Jefferson.
The Young Albanies beat the strong
Jefferson base ball team yesterday
evening 13 to 10 in ten innings. Jeffer
son through some very unfair decisions
in the ninth inning made 5 runs and tied
the score. The Albany boys were de
cidedly warm and knocked things, mak
ing 5 scores. Nelson did splendid work
for Albany, striking out four men and
only had three hits against him, while
14 were made off Jones of Jefferson.
Albany: Lee c, Nelson p, Marks,
Butler, A. Coates basemen, Cleavengcr
ss, F. Coates, Rupert, Shultz fieldmen.
Jefferson: H. Jones c, N. Jones .p,
Bilyeu, W. Jones, Wiley basemen,
Eades ss, Russel, Hale and Thomas
fieldman.
GENTLEMEN, if you want an'up.
tto date ring see French, the Jeweler
the Very
CajyrlftM 1004 by 4h maker f i
MICHAELS-STERN
FINE CLOTHING
Michael. STtnN A CO.
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