Ask for No. 40. ,We consider it the best ribbed hose made that sells for Loc. We have it in heavy rib for boys and in light fine rib for girls. Ladies Bicycle lor $1.00. Petticoats S1.40 grade We are giving quality and style in our Keady-to-wear Suits. It has been proved by the great success of our garments this season. The large number we have give you a wide range to select from. COLLEGE COMMENCENENT. The Juniors and Seniors Orate. TWO HORSE THIEVES iv evening. June 14. 04. r.aniiirH near I ehannn anrl I anrl. Rills nllnuwd- I ' John Catlin $25 00 ed in Jail. The class of five juniors last evening- O C Clelan 2 00 ... . . . .... ,i .. Rnnni RmQ R IK at the U. r. cnurcn aenverea me rora- y -.-j j Elmer 0sburn and victor Howard. turns lor tne season Deiore a pieasea J H Parker 13 00 1 two young men, were arrested near Audience Of friends. N Talbert 3 50iT aUnnn irastawlair .rmnmi .ko The orations were as follows: . ' Ooltra Kumbaugh & M ; charge o stealing the saddle horses of The Daughters of Caesar, by Lena R A B.od.e & Co 5 25 , K Albany f armers Co la 13 me pwciuii. .a mou om wvy J H Ralston 5 25 stole a watcn or. u. ti. vynitney, CITY COUNCIL. See our display of Douglas Shoes in the west window. o n We have a few Men's Vici Shoes 3.50 pnd S4.00 grade, the ends of several lines for $2.50 to close. Several styles of Ladies Shoes $3.00, 8.50 and 84.00 grades, small sizes 2 1-2 to 4 for 81.00. Albany SE. YOUNG & SON - - Oregon Inez Miller, a pretty story of the li of Marie Antoinette, well Dresented. One Whom the World Reviled, by Oliver Michael Hickey, a narration of the life and times of Aaron Burr, a re markable man despised by the world. Our Literature, by Volena Smith, granddaughter of Hon. Dolazon Smith, Oregon's early U. S. Senator, a well nresented view and sketch of the liter- 1 ature of our country from colonial days up. Treason oi Benedict ivrnom, uy junu Gardiner Morrison, with some good thoughts on that celebrated event and . man. The American Citizen, bv John U. Brvant. a clear view of him with a plea for love of country instead of mere par ty spirit. . interspersed Miss umni oox who heard in two selections in opening, on the piano, Barcarolle in G Minor and Le Papillons; Rev. E. R. Prichard, an old Albany favorite again favored his friends with a solo, The Great White Throne, greatly enjoyed, and Mrs. H. Nelson was heard in a well dandered solo. I The .senior orations were pronounced this forenoon at the U. P. church by a bright class of four young men, as fol lows: B. Russell Wallace on Human Frailty or Power Undermined, an excellent pre sentation of the story of Mark Antony, a wonderful man who failed because he couldn't conquer himself. Mr. Wallace will in the tall enter tne meaicai de partment of John Hopkins Institute. lieorge A rricnaro on, "ineoassarui the Nineteenth Century, a sketch of Napoleon Bonaparte, the greatest of all enerals and army organizers, Deiovea THE BAZAAR WASH GOODS. Suitable for the popular Shirt Waists Suits AT (TRTCATLY REDUCED PRICES. SSjOO to 84.00 patterns for vx vi St--" J $2.45 iv his DeoDle. D. Webster Wieht on the Russia-Jap anese War, a clear exposition of the manner in whicn Kussia is seening to absorb all of northern Asia while Eng land takes the southern part, the for mer now objected to by Japan in the in terest ot civilization ana tne Angio- Saxon race. Willard L. Marks on The inevitable Conflict, which the orator sees in the shape of a universal war among the great nations of the world, now seek ing supremacy. There will be a terri ble war, and the U. S. will survive the conflict. The speaker then delivered the valedictory, a pleasing effort. J S Van Winkle 48 80 A Robinson 40 00 Albany C & W Co 144 08 M G Stetter 4 84 Henry Hocter street work 40 00 Total 303 16 Petition of Chas Pfeiffer et al for sidewalk N side 6th near Jefferson granted and sidewalk ordered. Parties in third ward were ordered to connect with sewer. Report of F'M Redfield showed ac counts of recorder and treasurer to be correct. Thirty five sidewalk improvements were ordered made on recommendation of street superintendent. Matter of fire escapes in several build ings was continued. Councilman Dannals complained of an old Y of the street car companies on Washington street and Ninth street, j Referred to committee on streets and public property with power to act. j Upon retirement of the mayor, coun cilman Stewart presided. Street Commissioner was asked to have wood moved in rear of Stetters so closet can be fixed. Notice was order ed given. Resiemation of A Robinson as team ster was read. Applications of Sam Burkhart and Al Richard were read. Burkhart was elected receiving 5 to Richard 1. A curbing was ordered upon both sides , of Fifth street, Montgomery to Elm. j Petition for sewer in block 90 M' s S.I A. was referred. A. E. Holmes was ordered allowed $50 for sprinkling not to exceed fifteen squares during the season. Offer of H. Bryant tu furnish gravel for city at 47 cents per load, on two years contract, was referred. ' Tne use oi i nira street, uroaoaioin to Ferry, and Ferry, Third to Fourth, was granted the Woodmen of the World for the Dixie carnival, streets to be cleaned etc. Dr. J. L. Hill was granted privilege of putting up a 3000 gallon water tank for fire and irrigation purposes. The salary of the teamster was order ed paid the same as other officers. IN AND AROUND ALBANY. found on Osburn and many other person' al things from different places. Thev were examined, held for the circuit court, and this forenoon in default of bail placed in the county jail. They formerly recided here, troine back to Kentucky, from which they are said to have been driven, coming back here, Their records are bad. Declared Insane. Upon complaint of his brother-in-law, Ed Fandrick, Adam Mintz, a Russian living near the Santiam, last evening was taken by Deputy Sheriff I. A. Munkers assisted by Al Peacock. He had threatened to shoot any one going for him, but Mr. Munkers was only hunting for a wood bargain until in the nrooer position for the arrest. Hintz tried to commit suicide last fall, when his wife cut him down. He and his wife and six children have lived in a little hut not big enough for two. He was committed to the asylum and taken there this afternoon by SherifT Huston. A SHINE by VIC Will always stick. Give him a trial. Broadalbin near 2nd. Born. On Tuesday to Mr. and It. girl, weight well. evening, June 14, 1904, rs. Maurice Winter, a ten pounds. All doing Cabbage and Tomato plants Can be had of C. E. Brownell. If" ijipnrOT K3 SPECIAL The introductory oraver was deliver ed by Rev. Prichard, Miss Emma Sox was heard in an artistically rendered piano solo and Mrs. Norton in a couple ot solos enthusiastically received. President L.ee then presented tne di plomas. Tonight the alumni reunion will occur in the basement of the U. P. church. At the trustees meeting of the col- SILK SHIRT WAIST SUITS. We have just three suits left. You can have your pick tor $15.50 Former price 822.50. SHOE DEPARTTENT. Keep your feet cool by wearing a pair of our Oxfords.r. L. E.& H. J. HAMILTON j Fresh Strawberries I Every day new at C. E. Brownell's. See F. M. French, the Jeweler for Knives, Forks and Spoons. Get out for a erood time Wednesda: June 22nd. Methodist and Baptist S.S. ( excursion. $1.50 round trip. i Methodist and Baptist Sunday School Excursion Albany to Newport. Wed- nesday June 22nd. $1.60 round trip. j : Do not forget the students when they graduate. You will find a nice line of suitable gifts at French's jewelry store. Whv nav rent when vou can sret a Griswold and Prof A. C. Schmidt were seven room house in good location on elected. F. J. Miller was reelected y eur own terms. Address box 557. 5 20t president of the board and Prof. Schmidt Get your tickets early for the mid-, secretary. President Lee was reelect- excursion Albany to Newport. j ed unanimously. The reports spoke for Methodists and Baptist Sunday Schools. ! good work. ,,. $1,50 round trip. j ' - v Mr- Kola Neiss, of the Albany Brew- ery, did a very neat thing inpresenting j mm a 1 a ir ncnc.ui a 1 I the, widow of the late J. T. Custer with i SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. a check for $250. j ! It will only cost $1.00 for round trip ,,,, r, ticKet tor tne little ones on tne miu- weeK excursion Aiuany tu lege yesterday afternoon Trustees Gal- Draitn ano uavenporc retireu anu Rev. You Answer This Question. Do you suppose the customers of Burkhart & Lee would buy as they have done, over 10,000 gallons of paint, if it was not a strictly pure article? High grade Wall Papers, Varnish, Paint, Oil and Gloss. Prices are right. . Call and see us. Burkhart & Lee. Fine Stock of Jewelry at F. G. WILL'S. Wo'chei1 O'ocka, Oinoioed good', Hintf" r.d all tM ltffnovrltiep in jrwelrj, 1 faj Silverware, Cnt Giaas choice atoik to C sctlrotn. WALTHAM WATCHES ::fcR--GARRlED -ALL' OVtrIHCwgRlip? F. M. FRENCH. Jeweler Watches, Chains, Rings, Souvenir Spoons, Wedding Presents. Carl Cooley arrived Pendleton. Mrs. Frank Cumming went to Myrtle Creek today on a visit with her sister. Walter Turrell, of Tacoma, is in the city looking after Cloverdale property. Miss Laura Dannals went to Eugene this afternoon to attend commence ment, her first visit to that city. Elfin and Carl Ross this afternoon gave a tallyho party in honor of the irthday of the former. They were having a fine time. Daviscourt, the new first baseman arrived last night and accompanied the team to Roseburg. Donovan will go to second and Sullivan into the field. Deputy U. S. Marshal J. A. Wilson and wife have returned from their bridal trip east and are at their home in Portland. Though living in Portland Mr. Wilson is a resident and voter- of Albany. Howard Stubblefield arrived last night from Visalia, Calif., and will spend the summer at the home of his grandfather, Mr. J. M. Marks, and with other relatives. He was glad to get away from the heat of ' California into our better climate. Invitations have been received in Al bany to the marriage of Rev. Samuel Elliot Irvine, pastor of the U. P. church at Sharpsbnrg, Penn., and Miss Miriam Morse, at the home of her parents in Beaver, Penn., on June 30 at 12 noon. The many Albany friends of Rev. Ir vine will be glad to know that after the marriage the happy couple will leave for Albany to spend the summer, and on their bridal trip. Mr. Frank M. Osburn. of Clackamas county, arrived in Albany'last night to attend tne commencement season and particularly the reunion of the alumni of Albany college tonight. Mr. Osbnrn was a graduate oi the second class, in 1874, his fellow graduates being Mrs. Clara Price-Wolverton. of Salem. Mrs. Jane Conner-Failing, of Portland, Mrs. tibbie Air.nouse-Merrill, ot thi3 city, Mr. Bradshaw, deceased, and Mary Fin laysen, deciat-ci. , . Breitenbusli Hot Springs The trail to the Br.-isenV.mli Hot Springe ts n iw open We are prepared tifuroiah pick mid puddle homes al a vjry reannnaiiltt rule. Ha.iiee il.flini, to fa In Ibe Hut Hpnnvsof cither uipunioin reiti will find it thei- best ititertata to a-idren the underlined in- information a-to rati;?, etc, tii"T Millov, Detroit. Ortgor. Newport. Wednesday June 22nd. I A man wants wck, all kinds of odd ; jobs. Window washing and house clean- ing a speciality. Leave orders for Jas. Exto at Democrat office. A third ward man wants more water i down that way. With everybody using water it is of course a difficult thing to keep up the force at a distance. J. S. Lamar yesterday remembered flag day by erecting a 65 foot poll at his place at the corner of Hill and Sec ond street, and raised a flag, which could be seen all along the street. An old man living alone near the farm of J. W. Pugh, in Shedd precinct, was found dead in his house this morning, having died two or three days before. As death was natural no coroner's jury was called. BELT S ALE All the Latest Crush Leather Belts By express this week All the Latest Wide Crush Belts, all Shades 35c The regular 75c Crush Leather Belts, in Champagane, Black, White, Blue,Red and Brown, only 50c June Sale Big reductions on Shirt Waists,Skirts, Wash Goods White Goods, Men's and Boy's Clothing. " REEVE'S "Albany's Busy Corner" The Price Cutters. WhenYou Buy Clothing I WE ARE SOLE AGENTS You naturollly want the mot elylieh and the bei.t Clotbinn that yon can get lor your money. That's what we will lve you in the "Kuppenbeimor" and "nih Art" Clotlilni;, which ii In atvle in fabric ard In worlti'aiialilp equnl to uiade-to-order units at double curpricee. The erer increarinir number of dln crimiDatjng men who a mo brie for their apparel, is the result of the wr n derlul valuee and the "ant assortment of frahric; we show. Very laiga line of the correct ttiirga n HATS. BHOESanJ HABERDASH ERY l-.t Moo, . ' .ml THE BLAIN CLOTHING CO Copyright 1004 by th makers t)f I MICHAELS-STERN FINE CLOTHING MICHAELS, STIDN A CO nocHcsTtti, n, r.