H" 1. if !. i mi V t , r R m I We Want to Speak to You About Some Short Lengths Can. offer Dress Goods, " Ribbons, J - Silks, Veiling Embroideries Laces Gumps Braids Flannels ' Muslins, Etc, We've used our scissors on the price as well as the you some rare bargains, We want to dispose of these oicccs before we open our spring- stock, Anything in short lengths tliat you can use we offer at a bargain, Wc handle higlvstandard only, Our prices can't be beat. goods, CASJi TTAT TT'H'n C ""VlVr ' C riVJJLrV C.SS.OKJIH o STORE, CASH STOKE. ae Grand-6iot.nina FOR. THIS WEEK. 20 Per Cent. Off of all suits and overcoats, Fall in line this week and secure a bargain, J, J. DALRYMPLE & CO. Reduction Sale Goods in Reduced, all Lines The celebrated II. & S. corsets re duced from $1.25 to UOc. Other corsets reduced to 7fic, 60c and 35c. Great reductions In the price of both ladles' and gentlemen's under wear. Some lines of ladies' kid shoes for about half urlcc. Look at tho prices In both windows, then coino In and sec tho prices on the counters. It will pay you. Osburn's Racket Store Next door to Albert's bank CALL A MESSENGER .... nnd hnvo your notes and pnaluiges dollvorod, to collect n bill, to go on orrniida for you. Aslc for spoclrl rates on merchants' pnolutQos. Charges ronsonnblo. Dloyoto aor vloo. Ring Bluo boxoa or tolophone 40. Loo lcwoocl Messenger System, Contral oflloo No. 200 Commercial Btroot. I S. L.IIowland, packer for the Paclllc 0 1 1 run company, spent Sunday in i'ort- mtiii. D. B. Kcnwortliy, the Oregon City lunch counter man, was in this city today. Mr. V. S. Dunlway, private secre tary to the Governor was In Portland today. Mr. and Mrs. HIS. Lamport and children returned today from San Francisco. V. II. Robertson, of Turner, was in this city on Sunday.golng to Portland this morning. Paul Schmidt, of Conallls, was In this city on Sunday, returning home this morning. James McSorlcy, an experienced miner, left on Sunday for the Klon dike gold Molds. Mra. W. II. Uyrd and children re turned today from an extended visit. In Forest Grove. Dopnty County Clerk Miss Onle McICInney spent Sunday with rcla lives near rurnor. Win. Dumars, V. U. Telegraph Mr. and Mrs O W. Hubbard wont to Hoseburg today, where they will spend a few days visiting frlends.after which they will go to their home at Tustln, Oaf. Kev. Belknap, of Turner, was In town this morning. He brought the news that at the special election, on Saturday, the tax to build an addition to the school house was defeated by six votes. S. A. McFadden, Master Woodman, A. O. U. V. went to Oregon Clty.thls afternoon whore this evening In con junction with Supreme Lecturer Tate will hold an A. O. U. W. meeting this evening. Mr. U. F. Glltner, brother in law of U. S. Senator Geo W. McBrlde and himself an employee of the State is Portland attending the Republican love feast and Incldently putting in a word for sound money. If there is any one In the world whom Glltner hates and despises and holds In utter con tempt it is a person who don't believe In the single gold standard. Mr. Herbert Condon, editor of the Eugene Register, one of the ablest gold standard papers In Oregon, was In Salem today on Ills way to the Portland Republican lovo feast Mr. Condon Is an educated and accomplished gentleman, being a graduate of several colleges including one of the greatest law schools In the United States. Mr. Geo. M. Miller, brother nf the cclebiated poet Joaquin Miller, was a Salem visitor today. George Is a real estate dealer and well known all over Oregon being at present located at Portland, lie Is an educated man; a graduate lawyer and the Inventor of a llylne machine Ills wife, Lischen Maude Miller, Is a poet of ability and passes much of her time in Boston nnd Chicago, but Is at present In Portland following-literary pursuits. ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS. A SUCCESSFUL VENTURE. H. O. Sonnemann Will Furuish Evapor ated Vegetables for the Klondike. H. G. Sonnemano, who recently be gan the work of evaporating potatoes, onions and other vegetables. Is more than pleased with the success of his yenture. The capacity of the evap orator has not been sufficiently large to dispose of the vegetables as rapid.y as desired but the evaporator was closed down Saturday and a larger steam box attached thereto when the work was again resumed this morning. One hundred and titty pounds of po tatoes and fifty poundsof onions in the evanorated state, were today delivered by Mr Sonneman to Adam Ohmart and party, who will leave for Dawson City and adjoining points on Febru ary 8, Two hundred pounds of pota toes, evaporated, were also delivered to Jory Bros, today. The capacity of the evaporation is from 500 to 800 pounds per day. It re quires about twelve pounds of the vegetable to make one pound of the evaporated article. Mr. Sonneman has a number of other orders to (ill yet and expects to be kept busy for several months. PERSONALS. HOLVKIISON'S ANCE SAM! of Walla JANUAUY CLKAIl- Walla, is In returned today from Al Svvcglc, mis cny. J. N. Starr Mchama. Sonator and Mrs. A, Gcsner are In Portland. JusticoC. E. Wolverton was In Al bany Sunday. Walter Basoy has returned from San Francisco. Geo. S. Downing went to Portland this afternoon, Attornoy John II. Scott was In Portland today. J. 11. McF.lroy, of Portland, was In this city today. uol. R M. Thompson, of Portland, spoilt Sunday In this city. Mrs. G. L. Brown returned today from a visit at Stayton. Attornoy 0. A. Park was a business vlslto r to Portland today. Secretary of Stato II. R. Klncald returned Kxlay from Eugene. Boyd Richardson and Whit IIol man, spent Sunday In Portland. Sonator and Mrs. I. L. Patterson went to Portlund this morning. A W. Olosy returned Sunday morning from points up tho valloy. W. A. Irwin aud Roinca Hunter re turned this morning from Portlund. Hans O. Wahlberg, tho Portland hop buyer, was a Salem visitor today. Jolio llolinun, of Albany, was tho guest of Salem relatives over Sunday. oid orator In Portland, was visiting auiem iricnus on biinuny. Hon. T. W. Davenport, ntato lieu land agent, made an over-Sunday visit to ills farm near Sllverton. Mrs. J. M. Rogers retcrned on Sun day niornlngTrom San FrancUcn und Is visiting her brother, II. II. Hum phrey. Mrs. R. J. Hendricks, Mrs. L. V. Ehlon nnd daughter, MNs Lenorc, and A. W. Glcsy were In Aurora today to ntteiid the funeral of Frederick Glesy. M. E. Goodell, M. W. Hunt, B F. Glltner, C. B. livlncand W. S Dun nlwijy were among the Republicans going to Portland on the overland this morning. . J. A. Crutchlleld and .Tucnli O. Shore, of Grants Pass, wore registered at Hotel Salem today, having brought u. j. iMCKinnoy to tue insane asylum this morning. Leading to'the Possibility of Employing Labor. A t the Salem Chamber of Commerce meeting Saturday night Mr. George P. Hughes brought up the practical question of establishing a beet sugar Industry at Salem. Ho action was taken however. Tho question of better roads was also taken up and discussed. F. M. Derby reported that the board was getting out a large edition of ad vertising phamplcts and a neat illus trated roioer would be ready ror dis tribution very soon. The Chamber then adjourned sub ject to call of the president. IMPUOVEMENTS. John Hughes, the owner of tho block In which T. Holverson's dry gcods storo is located, began today tearing out the present front to make room for a hundsomo modern iron front, which will bring the display windows nearly on a level with the sidewalk and otherwise radically change tho present aspect of build ing. The electric Light and Power Co., will have new headquarters In the operahouse block. Tho Statesman announces a hotel that "when completed, will be a sevcnty-liye roomed hostelry, replete with all model and modern devices for comfort und conyenlence, and Irom the vantage point of Its unexceptional site will bo a landmark and a prom inent ornament to the city. The plans are not yet perfected nor the estimates made." The Statesman locates the new hotel opposite the court house. Spring Shoes, A lino new lot of the latest 'things In ladles' xofords In blacks and choco lutes laco shoes, In Vlca backs and chocolates, children's blacks and tans, etc., etc. Kverytlilng sold at racket prlcos for cash. My values In men's goods aro un surpassed anywhere In the country. Have recently enlarged my shoo de railment and now have a splendid roomy place. In Mackintoshes 1 have one man's all wool tricot With CilliO at $:t.50. and nun tun invirr. doth at $5.fiS, one ladles' black Hen rietta double capo velvet collar, at SUM, and two children's. That's all 1 have left, lfyoucomo soon, you'll got a bargain. Troubadours Tonight. Judging from the Immense number of tickets purchased for Black Pattl and lierTroubadors aro destined to re ceive an overwhelming reception to night. Everybody Is discussing the Black Pattl. her frme, her voice, her unparalleled lyric triumphs all oyer me woria, and tun remarkable aggre gaiion or singers, dancers and com edians, comnrls uir her Troubadours, The eagerness with which tho tickets were purchased, and the anticipation of the delight rellccted In the coun tenance of tho purchasers, Indicated that thcro was to bo a royal treat In store for tho patrons of the Reed this evening That the public desire will bo most heartily satisfied is assured by the re ports of tho Troubadours tremendous popular success in other cities. The company is credited with havlug scored ono of tho biggest hits of the year, nnd tho performances aro ex tremely satisfying and enjoyable. Strcot cars to all parts of the city after the show. Sketch of Mrs. Conser. Mrs. Elizabeth Felix Conser, died at Eugene Saturday night. She was born in Pennsylvania, April 23, 1825. While a small child she removed with her parents to Indiana, where the days of her girlhood and maidenhood were spent. In the summer of 1844, she and her sister, Mrs. Perkins, who now resides In Yamhill county, started with an emigrant train across tne plains tJ Oregon. 'iney arrived at the Whitman mission in the fall of that year. Tnere the two sisters remained during that winter. Here It was, also, that Miss Felix became acquainted with Norrls Humphrey, to whom she was married, March 30, 1845, by Rev. Spaulding, at the Whit man mission. In the autumn of the same year. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey moved to tho Willamette valley, and settled oil a donation land claim in what is now known as the Looncy settlement, near Jefferson. They en gaged in farming, with good success, until the spring of 1848. When the gold excltemontof that year broke out, she accompanied her husband, who was one of the Hist to start for the now gold fields, In serch of wealth. In this search they were successful, accumulating a consider able fortunn during the Urst two years ot tho gold excitement. While Mr. Humphrey wus meeting with success in tils mine, his wife was a very ac tive assistant, and conducted a thriv ing business baking pies, bread, etc., and selling to tho miners After two years In the gold fields they returned to Oregon, and Mr. Humph rey engaged in the mercantile busi ness in Jefferson for anumberof years, removing to Eugnne in 1808, Mr. Humphrey died In February, 1870, and In May, 1881 the widow wasunited In marriage to Jacob Conser, who had been a suitor during her maiden years, and who had also been bereft of his lire partner. Mr. Conser, died In March 1803. WIGGINS' 30'J Couimerclul street. BAZAAR. The Crowning am Season! Barg; Just Received. Genuine Imported Swiss cheese ut Sonnemann's grocery. "Pinks" vs. "Blues." Last con test game tonight. Come and sco the best game of tho series; as now each team have two games to their credit nnd tonight will decide who can play tho best game. After the gamo the result or the membership contest be tweon tho "Pinks" and "Blues" will bo declared. A largo attendance Is assured. Admission 10c, Club Meeting. Tho North Salem Union Bimetallic club will meet at tho Labor Exchange building on next Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock for purpose of elect olllcers and attend to such other business as may como be fore tho club. J ust Received. Genuine imported Swiss cheese, at Sonnemann's groceay. Cattlemen's Convention. At Pendleton, Or. February 15, 10, 17, a cattlemen's convention, embrac ing the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, will bo held, and it is in tended to make the meeting a grand success, a call being made to every cattle raiser In the northwest. Re duced rates have been named by the O. R. & N. from all points in the three states, and the Great Northern Railroad and the Oregon Short Line will also make similar reduction from points on their line in connection with theO. R. & N. Parties Inter- estcd In cattle'raising should endeavor to be In attendance at this meeting. uommunicate with your nearest ticket agent regarding ratesand train service. l 29 td The "Blues" Win. Tho fourth of a series ot live games of Indoor base ball between the "Blues" and the "Pinks" at the Y. M. C. A. Saturday night resulted in a victory for the "Blues" the score being 0 to 10 In their favor. Tho final game will be played tonlghtund promises to be of Intense interest. n io DAYS LONGER ! -o- Owing to our phenomenal success in our MM m we have decided to continue same until FEBRUARY lOTH., thus giving those who have not yet availed them selves of the opportunity to get some of our bargains to do so- -o- Every Line Reduced. Including some of our new spring arrivals Dress goods at a bargain, Sheetings and muslins very low Underwear at bed rock prices Call and be convinced 257 Commercial St. BORN. OROISAN. At the fumily home on South Twelfth street, Yew Park, January 27, 1898, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Crolsan, a son, weight 10 pounds. HENDERSON. At the family home In Chemawa, January 28. 1898, to Mr. und Mis. L. C. Henderson, a daughter. 1 The happy father Is baker at the Indian Training school. In San Fkanci sco. Ross McCor mlck, formeilyor this city, is now employed as bartender in a Suburban baloon at San Francisco. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Lazatlve BromoQulnlne Tab lets all druggist refund the money If ltfalls to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B Q. on each tablet. m m is REED'S OPERA MOUSE TATTON BROS., Managers. Phone 59. 0 Monday, January 31. :o:- Black The WbrldFamous 1 1 7 rn x Troubadors. -v., SSiSSlS&S!' iJituv.-B, jji.ick. 1'aiti. u ' ' NflAT.'P rn nmnpL' -r.. . -"--s u iuur noor, 81; Second balcony, 50c; Gallery. 50c. oca is uuw on saie. Harmony PitEVAiLs-Constantly between .tlm cigar aud tho smoker providing the cigar Is "Our Cham pion," that excellent 5-cent cigar made by A. Iluckcsteln. Tho same may be said of Mr. Iluckesto n's 10 cent La Corona cigar. DBAIER IN : GROCERIES Some Good Advice... When John left for the Klondike gold fields ho advised his better half, by all means, to continue purchasing her groceries at Branson & Co's., where quality is nover slighted In tho selection of their staples. Klondike Supplies. Harritt & Lawreoco had quite a display of gro ceries In frout of their place of busi ness today. The display consisted of the groceries that were ordered hv A Ohmart etal for their Klondike trip.; WANTED1500 cords big fir wood. & r- I Woolen Mill store. 1 3 3t Paints, Oils Window Glass Var nish, and tbe most complete stock of Brushes of all kinds in the state Artists materials, lime; hair; ce ment and shingles; and the finest quality of grass seed. WANTED. ETC. New today advertisements tour lines or less in this column inserted three times for 25 cts, 50 cts. a week, $1 per month. All over four lines at same rate. Is during our annual clearance sale. everyinii'giii tno store Prices reduced ou nearly i0o A PAIR Ladles nil wool hose, seamless and fast black, reuular 25u v 16o A l'Al It-Ladles fast black Meow lined li.., ogul 1 aoj vaiuos. 20o A YARD-AU our plain eiderdowns In all -lt s regular 35c 5 yd 47o A YD-AU wool serges 50 Inches wide. k )Ul S2.2I Ladles lino vlct kid button shoos, unmi ir .t i.,ii,u ... ......... . .--;--. '-n-..-. -. ....v. attics, I AOKETS All Jackets at ono half the umuiI prices. Soiiio .'BATUMI HOAS-U.W values now 1, J-iOmw ftl.W !' URN'S AND HOYS CLOTHING ANIM)VKIU'OATS tine values loft. .'J5 valuos now 00c. All clothing at JAOI I M closing out prices. Call and nut, tin. i.t. Ilip,.iii.,c i ........ AGENTS STANDARD PATTER NS-Ik! i(u.l ihwpe."u OHLLIS BROS. 81 OO 302 Commercial street. Tho cashdry g.MHls,iinil shoo house. A report has been circulated that there will Ins no contest ball gamo to nlulit. All arrangements aro com pleto to play a hot game with tho en ergy that is characteristic of the Y. M O, A. boys. " m Cluii Rate. Wo aro prepared to furnish tho Overland Monthly n vpnr at "ac. a year. Cedau Posts, AH persons wish ing to purchase good sound cedar posts address E.Curtis, Detroit Ore gon. 29 iw Watches Cleaned,75c, Mus. Wit.uMAN.-Piouo and organ ttudlo over First National kink. 5-tf Watch Pkices Holvkkson's Januauy cLeauance sale. "CllflO- llBllt tfUSM w OASTOIUA, T3 Mainspring - 75c, Badges, Rings and jewelry of every description made to order at right down low prices, All work warranted . C H. HINGES, D, R, 308 Commercial street, second Salem & w WANTED. A young woman to do home work for small family. Call at I'rof. Mat. thews, South Salem, second house north east of Lincoln sckool. 30 ! NEW ARHTVED.-A large assortment of new, elegant umbrella coven just re ceived. Come and see them. A selection of a dozen qualities. Now is the time to have jour umbrella covered. Call at L E. Gardner, aaii Liberty St. I 26 im PR TJNINO. Fruit and onumental trees, shrubbery and hedges, First class woie Send postal or call at residence on Thir tcentu street, north of Marion, I, D. Met-ric- I 16 im 9 fa wW :' coon comedy, coon operatic master- First balcony, 75c; Too Much On Hand, j ; Slr lM3?t reduced rates WlT&luaeorrs-sto9 .., j -" ,-"- Ju 3UUUIU1 cash during tho next 30 prices days. for GRAY BROS, Corner State ? J Liberty sts. Salem, Oregon, WANTED. A housekeeper in a home. One man and a small girl o old. Address "B" Journal office. good years 23-tf FOR SALE At a bargain choice turned omce.railine and counter. Appl at Journil Chcc- no tf FOR. SALE. -Two 60 allon od tanks. Enquire at Harriett is. Lawrence' store, Salem. Or. ij.ji , door north of postofficc. FOR RENT. A good doable room for one or two gentlemen, in business pait vfiity, Kent low, Inquire at 197 Commercial 'treet, ia.i t IT IS AST ASTONISHING FACT! That I am Doing AU11 JOB PRINTING From 10 to 15 ter cenf niL Than the leading Portland, C . aper H rou have andouX till ? a,U.Frflnco officef hofore placing your order lbjCt get "V o03r ,. CONOVER "T,,E MSIXESS -0J Commercial Street, l'hone 77. WUXTEE." 1