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SPECIAL HOLLIDAY SALES
1 hsvetil 6peti(i(l my Km line 0 Fancy nook;. Ioei In all bind-
Inrf. XniiU booklet. Xm Card. Urge line of hand painted
celluloid norelUe, sUch I'hotogfaph I-rnmc. llhandkerentef
and Clord Boc. Card Ce. Ink Standi. Hook mark,
etc. Fancy Calendars for I89O. Children's Cel&r
Ilooki, Ijlfge itock of celluloid, by the sheet, to
make op In fane article!. All (good low.
F S. DEARBORN,
TIIH DOOKSBM.felt
PRECIOUS
POINTS.
Hvo tho largest and finest
stock of Watches, Dia
monds, Jewelry, Solid and
Plated Silver wnre in the city.
Wo ao have a ilno line of
imported Plate Glaes of the
highest grade. Silver novel
ties of all kinds at prices that
defy competition for first c'nss
goods. All goods guaranteed
as represented. Give us a call
and bo convinced.
Just for a Flyer X
We will sell Genuine Im
ported Pearl Opera Glasses ior
$4. Fine lino of
Ladies' Purses v
in Genuine .Rattlesnake Seal
and Alligator Skins. Special
drives on ladies' solid gold
watches.
S,W, Thompson Co
PERSONALS.
G. W.Hubbard went to Turner today.
Toll Thompson, of Fortland, la in
the elty.
John JBayno returned today from
Portland.
McKinley Mitchell Is up from Ger
vala today.
W. F, Dugan went to tho reform
school today.
A. W. Gleay returned this morning
from Ashland.
Rev. W. 0. Kantner wont to Astoria
tula afternoon.
Contractor Hugh Lamoreux was In
Oregon City today.
Maor Frank Hodglns returned to
day from Corvallls.
Mrs. Sarah Davis went to Marlon
today for a short visit.
Mrs. N. Wyatt went to HarriBburg
today for a short visit.
State Printer W. H. Leeds was a
Portland visitor today.
Dr. W. B. Mott visited pationU at
Chemawa this morning.
Emmett Williams, a Portland attor
ney, was In Qalem yesterday.
Ht M. Grant, of Ban Franolsco, came
up from Portland this morning.
Eugene JBreyman went to Portland
on the Salem local this morning.
Mrs. M. Gleay, of Portland, who has
been the guest of relatives in this city,
went to Aurora today.
Mrs. 0. D. Gabriels! went to Port
lawd this morning, for a short visit,
Intending to return tonight.
Miss Carrie Gleason! of Hubbard, re
turned homo today after a visit with
Mrs. Ellen Bagley on Cottage etreet,
Miss Hattle Btowell. of Eugene, ar
rived in the city today. Bho will be
the guest of hor sister, Mrs. W. E.
Calkins.
G. H. Wilson, Judge Bryeou, A. C.
Woodeook, O. Wllklns, W. 8. MoFad
den and Judge Crawford were passou
gen to Albany today.
Santa Claus Headquarters,
We are Bt. Nick's headquarters
uurwimaa.
For Gentlemen, X X X
Bulls, Overcoats, Mackintoshes, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Umbrellas, White
Shirts. Neckwear, Collars and Culls, Handkerchiefs, Collar and Cut! boxes,
Neoktte boxes, Cigar case, etc
For Ladies, XXX
Fine Dreaa Goods aud Trimmings, Capes, Jackets nud Mackintoshes,
"Foater'a" Kid Gloves, "Albert" Fust Black Hosiery, "R. & G." Corsete,
HwlM Embrolderled and Bilk and Linen Handkerchiefs. Fascinators, Fur
Bom aud Mulls. Toilet Cases. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. Fanov Mir
rors, etc.
HOES AND SLIPPERS tor everybody.
The 50 silk dress will bo given away December 21. Buy your dress from
m We have all the latest novoltles,
WILLIS
(Oouit ami Liberty.
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3E
BIVER NEWS
The liver stundn today ot 0 2.
Tlib Elmore loft galetn last night for
Ojrvallls and will return this evening
Tbo Eugene left Portland thin rnorn
In and will reach Salem this evening,
going on up tho rlyer lo Corvallls and
will return tomorrow.
The Gypiy left Harrkburg yester
day morning for Eugene, but on ar
couut of snags lu the river at n point
about olx miles abovo tho former place
ibo waa forced to turn bach, Bhe with
loaded with twenty toua of freight,
which was unloaded ntHarrlsburg.and
ibo will como down tho river today,
starting for Eugene ngaln next Satur
day. Stolk a Hahness. I W. River
wms yesterday arrested by Ch'ef ol
Police Dllleyon 8UploIon of having
stolen certain articles from D. L.
Matheney, the gardnor just across the
bridge from Salem. The man was pre
paring to leave town on the morning
boat for Portland. Examination of bin
luggago gave evldenco aulllolent to
warrant his detention. Today G. L.
Reee, of Albany, Ideutlflod a set of
single harness found lu tho prisoner's
possession as ono stolen from him u
short time since. Chief of Pollco Lie,
of Albany, took Rivers to Albany tbls
forenoon. Ho will hayo n preliminary
hearing this evonlng.
Frank A, Bell, Robert Mertz and
Stephon Weber, brought In Mathlas
Weber, aged 33, for examination as to
his sanity. The nlUltitcd man bus
lived at Sublimity for threo yoars. He
has lived there with n slater, who
recently went lo Portland to work.
Ho is badly demented aud was on ex
amination committed by Ccuiity
Judgo Hubbard. Dr. J. If. Smith was
the examining physician aud Deputy
District Attorney Coudlt appeared for
the state.
Annual Meetino. At tho annual
meeting of the members of tho First
Congregational church hold last night,
the following oftlcors woro elected:
Deacons, M. A. Bentloy and Mr.
Krapps; trustee, T. Holverson, re
elected; secretary, M, N. Btnluer;
treasurer, Fred Gelbol; superintendent
of Sunday school, I. B. T. Tutblll;
aaalstant superintendent, Mr. Krapps;
librarian, Mr. Parvln; organist, Clillord
Kantner
To Oub Customers. Wo think It
proper to advise you that wo have luld
In a largo stock of holllday goods, and
that tho prices on .everything In our
store will bo reduced to n flguro sufllcl
ont to meet any competition which
may seem to bo ollerlng goods at a
bargain. Buiien & Hamilton.
Il-d2:wl
An Assignment. Keller fc Bone,
furnlturo dealers nt 120 btnto street,
closed their doors lyesterdoy and guvo
the Capital National bank a bill of sale
on the entire stock and fixtures. An
Inventory was made yesterday, aud
the store was ro-opened today. Tho
stock will bo closed out as rapidly ns
possibly.
o
Moue Lieu Lands. Tho state laud
department has some moro sohool
Indemnity lands. Tho governor re.
oelved today from tho commissioner
of the general laud ofllce notico of
12,000 acres sohool ludomnlty lauds in
tho Roseburg district being accepted as
selections of the state.
for all things useful an ornameutal for
BROS. & CO.,
JJbe.Cua Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoe Houte
MEN
Mil I
QttRQtllV
ll UUUMlUli
II Nfiw Una mm tfio.$&!,onO
Mnffei
WILL NIOIIABLY BE RAISED
Hut There Is .Sllll Sumo ol llin
Amount LnckliiR.
Tho woolen mill subscription pnosed
the $2-1,000 murk this morning, when
tbo commlttco revised tho Hit and the
members of tho committee have
dropped all else nnd tried to secure the
btlanee. It Is more than likely that
Home oljlho amounts below will be lost,
as it Is well to remember there are al
ways some who full to meet such obll-
KatlouB.' The revised Hat, as It stood
this morning, is as follews:
THE OOMl'LETi: LIST.
J. K. Weatuertord, (Albany)... 6,000
J. J. Dulrymplo 1,600
I'hos. JohuBou ...... .. 1,600
J. M. Wallace 1,250
J. C. Goodule 600
J. M. Wullaco (trustee) 1,000
A. Bush 1.000
I'hll AletBchan 1,000
J. M. Wullaco (trustee) 600
C. N. W. Tutblll 600
Ueorgo 8. Downing 600
-iulem Iron Works. .. - 600
A. N. & C. B. Moorea 600
Klluger & Beck- 400
Wuldemar Nclsou 300
Wurron Cranston 800
Gray Bros 600
D. D. Colloy 100
W. 1. Tooze, (Woodburu) ' 250
nugau Bros 200
Kraufcpe Bros 200
Nick Haas 200
W.6. Uuuulway 200
E. C. Croes WJO
Geo. G. Bingham 200
Gus Kantelticrg , 200
W. C. Hubbard 200
W. G. Westucott 100
J. E. Buker ... 100
Oregon Stutesmau 100
D. J.Cooper 100
Pattou Bros 100
L. 8. Winters loo
J. M. Long 100
F. Levy 100
D. W. Joseph - 100
rilmon Ford l()n
Jueob Vogt 100
Hofor Uros 100
Wm. Brown 100
D. H. Looney 100
Geo. Collins 100
Cluud Gatch 100
W. P. Lord -. 100
L. F. Griftltb 100
Jo. Illrshberg, Independence .. 100
Geo. W. Haudsaker 100
Ira Erb .. 100
Hiram Smith 100
Gilbert & Patterson 200
D. A. Paluo 100
V. T. Williamson 200
rtlgned T 600
Geo. W. MoBrldo 1(H)
Jennie A. Rullfsou : 20
W. H. Leeds 100
Dr. Byrd 100
Frank Meredith and 11. Brophy 100
E. C. Cross, trusteo 100
Stelnor & Blosser 00
T Holverson li.O
G. W. Putnam 10
Buron & Hamilton - 100
Salem Truck & Dray Co 200
T. L. Davidson. 600
F. C. Baker 2;0
Barrt Petzol 0()
C. W. Scrlbcr 200
A. ivlolu 100
New York Racket 100
Total 21.030
Tho committee havo been uuaUio to
raise nuy subscription today. It U a
fact that $2000 should bostlll subscribed
to to mako the capital subscription
good for $25,000 In cash. It Is to bo
hoped some volunteers will bo found to
oubscrlbo tho balance
Cruelty to Animals.
Thocaeo of tho State vs. Chus. R.
McCarty and Thos. Piokeus, with H.
W, Dawning private prosecutor, was
ou trial before Justice Johtison this
afternoon. The defondants wore
charged with cruelty to animals, aud
tho testimony thowed thu tliov hid
on Sunday, November 21th, driven a
team belonging to tlie Clun stables, of
thin clty.tlnriXHOutibly.iuid hud greatly
Injured tho name, treating thein In a
mast cruel manner. Many witnecocs
were heard
McCarty wqh lined HO uud ccots in
default of which bo was committed to
the county J til. Tho onso against Tims.
Pickens ou tho game charge was die
missed, Married.
SMITH HOWE At the residence
of Bud Chapman, on North Four
teenth street, Halem, December 10,
1695, Miss Hsdlo Smith to Mr. Claire
Howe, Rev, A. L. HutohuBou olll
elating. Tho ceremony was performed at noon
,.. ' ... '. ., . ,
In tho presence of the Immediate rala
ttvos Lof tho couple aud followed by
tho serving of a nice repast,
Mr. nud Mrs. Howe have begun
housekeeping In u neat little cottage
ou Sixteenth btrett, which had been
placed In readiness by tho groom.
Died.
FRENTCH. At tho homo near Hlrrh-
laud addition to Salem, at 0 p. in,,
Tuesday, December 10, 1805, Mrs.
Hattlo D. French, aged i.8 yuan.
Deceasod leaves n husband aud two
little daughters to mourn her demise.
ROYAL Baking Powder.
Highest ot alt In leavening
tronth,V, S. Qovemment Rtport.
VAUfitf LOtfAL NEWfl,
Marlon-
James L. Frtrulmin died at his honie
lu Marlon, Oregon, December 8th, 1895.
Ho Was 12 yfttrs old aud was born nt
(leiiepc, New York, January 2fl, J8M,
ilioveil to (lie stale of Michigan In curly
Ufa, where he resided until April 7,
iWtf, when ho removed with III
(iiinlly to Oregon, where tie Iuh aitiot
resided. Ho embraced religion in t lit
year 1 8.58, In theCongregalloiiatohurch)
Hucullsled In company I, 4ihr-elaient
Sopt( mber 4, 1801, ht Flat Rock Mich
Igo'i. He has been for in any years n
petitioner and n menibo. of tho G, A.
II. Sdgwlck po?t, Silem. Was
mariled to Mary Avery, Nov. 14, 1810,
middled November 17, 1817, marrlid
again to Percy A. Hudson February 7,
18-50, who died Bedlomber 24, 18J0, the
fruit tf this union was four children,
tw 1 of whom survive Mrs. Young of
Washington, nud Edgar Fnruham, of
Marlon, Waa tmirlud agalu to Mary S.
Whipple April 3rd, 1S59, who still sur
vlyeii to mcurn IiIh Id;h. The result of
thta last uulon wai 11 vo children, four
of whom are also left to mourn the
loss of a loving father. Diirlug tbo
Inst six mnnMis of his life, he has leen
a .real sullercr, but oh, bo pntleni; if
he ob.uieo to speak an Impatient word;
It wus Immediately followed by a pleas
ant word nnd smile. He leaves n slstor
lu San Francisco In her sixtieth year,
tho Isstofa largo family of children
During tho few years that ho refilled
lu Marlon ho hns lived u very quiet,
pencenble life and thereby made many
warm friends who have been dipped
In deep sympathy with the linen ved
family.
Funeral services couducttd by Him
Rev. B. F. Hlnshaw at 10 a. m. Tues
(lav, nt tho resldonce, after which the
remains wore laid to rest In tho
Friend's hurrying grounda on the hill
west of town, notwithstanding tbo In
clemonoy of the weather, qulto a con
course or people followed tho nruulns
to their resting place.
We have received a supply of "Need'
ham's" hams, bacon and shoulders, cured
in the old fashioned way, and not merely
dipped, but smoked to just the right point,
Remember that we sell lard cheaper than
any one in town,
P, O, Grocery, HARRITT LAWRENCE,
C. R. Bulley and Frank Hack who
have beon in California for somo time,
have taken advantage of the low rates
on the Southern Pacific nnd ore visit
lug with frlonds and relatives here.
Thoy hi'cclc well of the sunny south
and will return again about tho tlrat of
the year.
Mr, Brown, of Oregon City, has beeu
vlattlu g with his brother-in-law, Sid
Rutsell, for a week or mote, he took
tho afternoon train Monday for his
home,
Anmsvlllo.
Geo. Brown and family went to 81).
verton to visit frlonds Saturday.
Dr. Thomas, who has been living In
Aumevlllo since last August, has de
cided to return to his old home in Kan
sas. Robert L. Green of Staytou, deliv
ered a stirring lecturo on patriotism at
the Christian church, Friday evening.
It was well received by nil, and their
appreciation was shown by hearty
applause and raising a largo collection.
Mr. Butler, who has been living on
Mr. Gilbert's berry farm east of town,
has purchased a farm near Lebanon,
aud moved up there.
The A. O. TJ. W. Social held Satur.
day nt their hall was a grand all air.
The day was flue and early In tho day
tho crowd began to gather. Among
them wo noticed a number from Stay
tou, Maoleay, Salem and a number of
other towns, and by noon their hall
was filled to its utmost capacity. A
bountiful dinner was served by the
ladies, after wbioh a tine program was
rendered aud a good address by Mr.
Frank Davey, aud a short talk for the
good ot the order by Geo. Downing
aud others. All went borne feeling
ftltnf If uoa nwxY tr tttnni MiaIm KrAtliaf
, ., , , , .
inud their families as often as oncea
year.
Insane and Criminal.
Louis Dermlt,aged 32 years, a native
of Maine, was committed to the asy
lum from Portlaud last nh?bt.
Win. Dime!, aged 18, of tbo same
city, was brought to the penitentiary
where he will serve a two year's term,
Holiday Pointers. While wo are
prepared to supply you everything in
tho holiday line at way-down prices,
remember that we still sell shoes, fur
nishing goods and fanoy goods at the
lowest racket prions. Oaborn's Raoket
more, 11 xa iw 1
If you wish things especially nice for holiday
PRESENTS
call on us, We have them, We have added a few
new lines, such as Gents' Neekwcar, Handkerchiefs,
Umbrellas, Slippers, etc, for the holiday trade,
A Bpecial bargain in our 25c Initial Sillt Handkerchiefs for mon. Our mammoth Bncrifii'u
salo continues until January 1.
A Few Drives for the Coming Week
All-wool Checks and Plaids, 23c; all-wool Tricots, all shades, 23c; all-wool LadM
Cloth, all shades, 3G in., 27c; all-wool Broadcloth, all shades, 52 in., G9c; extra indiii'y
monts in novelty dress patterns; Ladies' All-wool hose, 23c; Ladies' Esty fast black
hoso, 16c; ladies hemstiched handkerchiefs, 5c.
Only a Few Left
Capes, Jackets and Mackintoshes, which we will sell at a sacrifice; as wo never show 11
garment th second season.
Do Not Fail
to have a ticket on that handsome silverware, to bo given away Xmas. A ticket with
every $2 purchase.
S. M. & E. H. STOCK
KEGULATOHS OF L(W
Mr. Ohapin's Rending.
To portray the varied thoughts, leeN
IngB aud peculiarities of eleven dlller
out characters, chosen from "The Mer
chant of Vauice," is a dlfiicult task, but
Mr. Benjamin C. Chapln demonstrated
his ability In this severe, role at the
First Baptist church lu a muaner most
pleasing to his large and appreciative
uudlpncc Having gained instant good
will by his helf-potscsslon and evident
culture, Mr. Chapln brought out tho
charuotcrs of this most popular of plays
In a maimer that proved a dramatic
treat. Mr. Chapin evinced a clover
versatility In his cbvnges from one
character to another, but bis Sbylook
was the star feature of the evening.
The trial scone, used ns the conclusion,
was followed with thrilling Interest,
bringing the audlenco to tho highest
enthusiasm at Its close. In response
to a recall Mr. Chapln gave in con
clusion somo selections of a humorous
nature, In which bo appeared to excel
lent advantage. Oregonlau, Dee. 11th.
Mr. Chapln reads the same program
touight at Reed's opera house In the
Y. M, O. A. course.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,)
Lucas County j "
Frank J. Cheney makes oath Ih lie Is the
senior partner of the firm of F.J. Cheney &
Co , doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum or ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot bo cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh
Cure.
Franr J. Ciirney
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 6th day of December, A. D
1 886.
i i A ,V. Cleason.
seal Notary rubllc
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and musous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
c ,., , F J' ,Chenejr & Co-Toledo, O.
ttySold by Druggists, 75c.
Awarded
Highest HonorsWorld's Fair,
Medal, Midwinter Fair.
Did
w CREAM
BAKING
POWDfR
(Most Perfect Made
o Va tk StaadArd.
PRICES.
J&2TTELEPHONE 112.
2. ID. CS-jLjX&XilEIXaS
.IlZrnE9ENTlNO THE
BIG FOUR INSURANCE GO.'S
Room 14, Push Bank Building, Salem,
Commercial Union Assurance Co.
London uml Lancashire I'iro Ins. !o.
Liverpool mid London nnd tilobc. Ilnrtbrd Fire Ins. .
Dring In your State policies and have them written with lltfle or no loss to you.
SMI OF Kli GOODS
The entire Keller Sons' stock at
Actual Cost !
Consisting of all kluds of house furnishings, pictures, framed and unfrumed;
lino easels, fanoy chairs, elegant rockers, handsome couuhes nnd louuges, din
ing tabloi, stand tables bed room sets, mattres3et, and rnauy other articles too
numerous to mention, Now Is the time to get your pictures framed cheap.
Remember, these goods are to bo sold at actual cost. Every article will be
marked in plain figures.
E. ISA. CROISAN, Agent,
There aro 177756 mllea of railroad in
the United States.
Thero aro 06,835,880 rails used to
cover this ground.
Thoro aro 633,205.000 ties used to bind
theee rails together, but no such
amount, however, is roqulred to bind
the hearts of tho traveling publlo to the
fact that tho Wisconsin Central lines
furnish superior facilities on all their
trains between St, Paul and Chicago
wbioh form close connection with all
lines to tbo east and south.
Make a noto of It.
When Baby was sick, wo gave her Costorta,
When sh waa a Child, Uie cried or Castoria,
When the became Miss, she clung to Castorl.
When aha hd Children, ha gave them Castork,
Tonight,
Opera House,
Mr, Benj, C Chapin,
in the play,
"The Merchant
of Venice,"
Admission, 50c,
115 STATE STREET.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT..
r osL A nalr ol cold ineolacloi. between
iJ Capital and Court atrett. Liuye at tills
olllce.
liM) I2t.
pBTKAYKD.-ainoo Nov. 17th, o aorret mare.
Vj 1250 pounds. 0-yenr.old, whlti spot In
rorenrnd. Flutter will be rewarded ut In
forming O. K.Htely, i'errydale.Or, 126-tw
TiAim run HKNT.-oa y
inrms Innulre
X ono uiock w
ono bioclc Went ot llio North Mudm scuooi.
li. Crt.yton. 124.31
if n. (,'n.yton.
LIUllBfaiKUUHALE, UoukeoiBiooum, bard
11 nnisn, pnntry, cloaeti, barn una kcou
well water, 5750. Third klrert, betwien li 1-
Ion and HhlnnlDir. Koaulio
iiHsnvlnter
utreet, for low iluys only.
Dill
bhTlNUt rvit. nol,iNi:-Aua Divine
lleullnir evcrvHniHliw uftemuon ut 1I
lieh street, at 2:30 o'clock, 'ilia Loid'4 chil
dren who are uRlloied aro Invited to attend
the healing service. Ueetlnc ni l''tuer
(IouIu'k, North Balom, nt 10SO lu the morning.
ii.ailm
SIHrtlalilAo NEXt.-nemtiubertoienayour
l packHgea torCliiUtraaiibytbo LocHood
tsibenger boya. ltlug up the blue hoxes.
i i-iiytr
SMITH 1'Ufc.MlhU TTFEWUffUK 1,0"
lent In Koort condition. Jiuttlio thlnr
lorbulue house or studeut learning to use
the typewriter, inquire nt toJ Commercial
street. ll-Wtf
T AD1HH. Don't nllow vour faces to
be
11 crowned with eray lialrn. when you can
have It restored to its natural color in four
hours. A
M
Etklns, room II, Kldreiflgo
bunding.
w
rtNllj.1) Amuuor lady to luauHse
dU-
trlbutlog soap samples, speclalUc,.
llle. do
ooriepondltiir. Hend
oyivun lu..
272 Wood.
ward. Detroit. MIchlsan.
10 cent for bampies
KOan fitrt.. rpnnlvA nntflt nflAi.
n-aiiu
rno THADK.-U7 acre well improved land
JL near Hherldau, lor a small tract near
hulem. Inquire ot J. II. Campbell. S31 Cob.
terBlreet.Bttlom. -lt
1?OUD. A baby'g white cashmere cioas.
1 Owner can have same by calling ut Jour-
nai omce ana imyingxoriniiiaa.
Ml
T V. K1HHEH. Newspaper Advertising Agent
LI. 31 Merohnnta' Eichango, San Kranclsoo.
hi our authorised aceut. This paper Is kepi
uu uiein nisomce.
IIOWKV 'JCO lAJAti, O, Month.
IU-oiuJ
11 tf.
1X1 J
1 loal Office block.
$6pOl
and barn
UU tt uu luiproTud frcjre trcct tntee
uiues f oimi or wwn. dduui uur
rn Near rood school, luoulro o
Uurggraf, over 8utesman. -3Vtf
HUiutMAN Tvoewrltiui;
aud
cotuuierc.ial ktennirnnhv. Olllce. room
Qruy block. The bent of work done at rea
(oaable rates. I".
na. oltlue.
AfKlia-i-ortJand. Sacramento, ixatue
Tunmainii Han Iisnclrocan&r8 0n salf
Hopi's liofflce blocs.