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ASTORIA, OREGON. . . FRIDAY, AUG CST 41. I90S.
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TONY THIEF
IS TAKEN
Brought Down by Detective by
Bullet Wound In the
HAS BOOTY OF GREAT VALUE
Llvti In ruhlotuhl Quarter! and HI Gltd
Kji Wsrs AUny nd Richly
Patterned
New York. August 20. -Whim a hulf
rtwn detectives were dodging a f umII
lade of bullets fired at them on the ruof
of a Went 47th street residence IuhI
Hunday night by Ueorge Robinson,
alias Harry W. Hooka, finally bringing
lilin duwn with ft stmt through his leg,
they wnre Ignorant of the Importance
f their capture. More than $10,000
worth of (urn, mughlllient dresNi,jewi
rl mid laees hMV been recovered to fur
and the prisoner, tying on ths hospital
tilt, tllld the MlllOf where to find hit
apart mnte In which they found evl
ilriic nvliiir hi atatement that he I
a wldoly known expert In hi lne"gen
tlnmiii George,"
Many nmn roiiilnent In the social
world I not as fastidious In dress ss
thl burgling Mtiltlng a hnitdMoniH In
lotiiK, he patronised none but the most
faehlonable and PXwnlv tailor. Ill
muirtmf nt were furnished ai would be
those of a man alwaya accustomed to
surroundings of culture and refinement,
and even the book found there fulfill,
rd tha other audition of hi character
n ha appeared to tha world whan not
making money to provide himself with
three surroundings.
"My pant w buried long ago," he
ttd tha police, "and Ita grave wl never
be oiviittd by me. And you will wate
your limn In searching for It. for the so
rrt I too deeply hidden aver to be un
earthed.
Mot of the Jewelry recovered bus al
ready be,m traced to Ita owners and by
tonight It la anticipated that all will
huva been Identified.
Judging from the quality of the ar
tlclra recovered.the prlaoncr had sought
to rob only the home of persons of
wealth. One cpe of ermine, lined with
Persian lamb, alone la estimated to be
worth two, nnd many of the ring and
Jewelled pin cannot full fur beneath
thla value. Half a doaen ball dresses
the police admitted that they wer un
able to nppritlsa soma of the lac,
which may b of giant vulue.
FORMALLY DECLARES ELECTION
New Tork, Aug. 20. Congress has
formally proclaimed ths election of
President Candemo and Second Visa
President Calderon, says a Herald dls
putt h from Lima, Peru. A new elec
tion for first vice-president has been
ordured, Benor A'urlo, chosen for that
office, havli'g died. , '
Goes Regatta
One Day Better
Two Days More In Which to Get
Pianoi at Your Own Price
and Termi
TO UNEARTH
BIG FRAUDS
Officlali Worked Assessment Re.
bato-Forgery is
Charged .-0 r;
EMPLOYS THREE OUT-RUNNERS
Omdsl Whs d Allcicd'te be m AII'Reand
Stamp, Will bt Treated With
Jbriud Severity
cannot bs worth lesa than SIM each and
Our stock of flue pianos hu been
Biiutly depleted by ths many sales
w huve made In Astoria sud vicinity
within the past month.
We huve a few choice selections left
snd as only two days of our time limit
of sides remain, this Is the chance of a
lifetime to buy a strictly high-grade
piano at prices usually paid by small
lealers at wholcsule.lt behooves you to
get quick action. It Is the policy of thla
tutu always Ut mako quk-k sales and
small profits.
I'lanos are gradid, and sold according
to grade. We don't ask you JJ00 or
Itoo for a piano worth only f 171 and 1360
Wa have pianos at these prices, but do
not dual in misrepresentations.
Remember Ellers Piano house are the
only deulers on ths coast who say
"Honey back If not satisfied or ths
good are not as repreeented.'
You will find exceptional prices to
close out the balutic of stock today
and tomorrow. If you are Interested,
corns In and be convinced that now, to- j
day, Is tha time to buy,
Head rarcfuly the list of pluiios on
our floor todsy from which to make
selection.
LIST Of INSTRUMENTS.
The Weber, Hobart M. Cable, Whit
ney. Kimball, Vittor.Stuyvesant, Weber
Marshall and Sherman-Hyde, Ws
have organs at every price,
EILE1W PIANO HOt'BB.
Francis M. Smith, Manager
P. Remedies r thsra Is only on
Hobart M. Kimball.
Chicago, August 20. As a result of
the srrest of Attorney Frederick A,
9wyi, the city's law department be
Moves It Is about to unearth extensive
frouds In connection with special as
sessment rates, of whlchtl,000,000awalts
claimants who hsve disappeared or are
forgetful
' Sswyer Is charged with forgery In col
lectlng a rebate warrant for $250 to
which he Is said to hav signed ths
nams of A. N. Mattlson. Sawyer is
said to have cashed more than 100 war
rants. Ho Is aim Is suhj to have three
offices In the down town dlutrict and to
have a close relation with the city hall
tmployes, who know the amount of all
rebates credited to property owners In
ths last 20 yeirs.
Strictly First Class
The Office
Ivun I). Mtscisr, Prop.
- 116 Eleventh Street
C, W. Barr Dentist
Manssll Building. '
S7S Commercial street, Astoria, Ore,
TELEPHONE BED 20(1.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
MONMOUTH, OREGON
Training school for teachers' courses
arranged- especially for training teach
ers for all branches of the profession.
Most approved methods for graded and
ungraded work taught In actual dis
trict school. Ths demands for grad
uates of this school aa teachers far ex
ceeds the supply. The training depart'
ment, which consists of a nine grade
public school of about 250 pupils, Is well
equipped In all its branches Including
sloyd, music, drawing and physical
training. The normal course tha best
and quickest way to state certificate.
Fall term opens Sept. 22. For cata
logue or Information address.
E. 0. HEBSLKn, President.
Or J. D. V. BUTLER, Secretary. -
RELIANCE
Electrical Works
l 428 DON D BT, '
We are thoroughly prepared tor
making estimates and executing
. order for all ktada ef electrical
Installing and Repairing
- Supplies In stock.' We sell the
celebrated 8HEJLBT LAMP, Can
op Pkeae tin.
H. W. CYRUS. . Mgr
Ladies Attention
EXPERT:
General 'JRIackstnithing, , Boat and Cannery Work.
See ns for Iligb Clasg Work. Shop Corner of Fif
teenth and Dnane Streets, near St, Marj'g Ilospiul. '
HOLMES SBIBB RT
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A Nice Assortment of Fancy Crockery
'Received.
We are pleased to announce to the
ladles of Astoria and vicinity that we
are able to show as fine a line of plain
and decorated crockery and glassware
as Is to be found In the city. Every ar
ticle will command your keenest In
spectioa and Is sold at prices not to be
equaled elsewhere. When you want to
buy crockery of any kind for dinner,
luncheon, flab seta, tea sets, cutlery to
match, be sure and see our line. It will
please yon. ' FOARD A STOKES CO
Don't Guess at It
But If eu are go an write us
for our rates and let us tea you about
fbe service and accommodations offer
ed by the ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD. THROUGH TOURIST
Cars via ths ILLINOIS CENTRAL
from PACIFIC COAST to Chicago aao
THE LOUVRE
Cor. 7th and Astor Streets.
AUGUST KHICKSON, VICTOR LINDBECK,
Proprietor V Manager
Carries the Best' of Goods. Nightly Program for Amusement
"" - of Gocsts. ', '-
All Kinds of Mattresses
Msde to Order
. Fnrnltnre Repaired
Upholstering
Adams Henningsen
. . Dealers Id . .-
Farnltsrc . Stoves, Tinware, Hosse Fornlshlnzs.
Second-band Goods Boogfet And Sold.
Wc Bny All Kinds ef Junk.
405 BOND STREET. ASTORIA, OREGON.
PHONE, RED 2305
PRAEL & COOK
TRANSFER COMPANY.
Tetepboae tXL
DRAYING AND EXPRESSING
An goods shipped to our care
Will receive special attention.
No 538 Dnaae Bt. W. J. COOK. Un.
Fancy, ripe BarUett pears 20 cents
oer doaen at Johnson Bros. -
Cinotonatt Don't fail to write as
a boot yor trip as we are la a posi
Uoa t give yon aotne valuable tofor
matlan and aselstaaos; Mil niles of
track ever which are operated some
of the Unset train In tae world.
For particulars regarding freight or
paassnger rates can on or address.
. o LUfDiEY, a a trumbbliv
T. F. A R. A. Coral Agt.
141 Third 0C. Portland. Ore.
B. Feo, 0. P. T. A 8t Paul. Ulna
C. J Trenchard
Insurance, Commission and Shipping.
Agent Wells, Fargo and Pacific
Express Companies, Customs
House Broker.
OSTEOPATHY
DR. SH0DA CHICKS
Mansell Bldg.
Fhone Black 2665
171 Commercial 81
Astoria Ore.
Mill Military Academy
Twenty-Fourth and Marshall Streets
PORTLAND. ORE.
A Private Boarding and Day vSchool
.-For" Boy&ufi
New buildings, modem and complete.; manual training, . military' discipline, character build
ing. Boys successfully fitted for all colleges. Principal of 25 years' experience in Portland. Boys
of any ago admitted at any time. Write for Catalogue.
Fall Term Opens Septembei 16. ' . "
DR. J. W. HILL, Principal v
' ' , , h i , i mi -nromr- ' -'- J.,;l.IMuM,li ,,,..,!, . ; '.; ; "' ' ' a waist silks.
' '" ' '' " ' .. ' 1 75c Silk for 8c. ' 1
awiiwiiiiBiTTnwiiiriTw-Ti ... . . a !Bc Silk for 73c. .. . . I
'B -, .. i : ei
111.26 Silk for 11.03. H
tl.eOSUk for tl.28. D
OUR SUIT DEPAETMENT. - ,. H
All are Dlack and Colored Dress
, Ooods. "
' Wc All Wool Dress Ooods now lis.
No All Wool Dress Ooods now Mc.
Wc All Wool Drees Ooods now (Sc.
too All Wool Dress Ooods now Mo.
' 7fo All Wool Drees Ooods now Ke, ' r
We All Wool Drees Ooods nowte,
n.Ofli AU.WeeiDress Ooods now Ma. '
AU.Wool Dress Ooods now tl.06. v
.M AU Wool Drees Ooods now 11.16.
tl.71 All Wool Dress Ooods now 11. (1 1
11.00 All. Wool Drees Ooods now tM.
11.28 All Wool Drees Ooods now ll.TS.
H M All Wool Dress Ooods now 11.18.
AT-WHICH-EVERY-RESIDENT- OF-A5TORI A-AND EVERY VISITOR
CAN SAVE MONEY. IN FACT THE COST OFi YOUR TRIP TO
ASTORIA CAN BE RETURNED TO YOU 'BY BUYING AT THIS SALE
, NOTION WUOOBT8.
One bottle good Ink, Is.
Ous dosea good Lead Pencils, 7c.
One bottle Carter's Photo Library
Paste, to.
One aackaae of wire Hairpins, lo.
Ladles Linen Haadkerchlsfs, So earh. )
Large Cube Black Toilet Pins, lo each ,
Shell Hair Pins,. best grade, crimped,
. or straight, speolaHo package. r
BxceJslor Toilet Papery 1 os. rolls
- special, 1 rolls for ISc.
Finger Purses, iun metal, with or1
i without' chains at Mc each. i
Lacs Pins In Amethyst Rhinestone,
- cameo, enamels and' French gray,
! Us each. . "
"Windsor" Spring i Hooks and Xyes
, with 1 do. extra invisible syes, all-
sites, lo sard.
Don
t Wait For The last -Minute
The knife has been long and sharp'
and our prices have been, cot In half
on some garments. Corns and get our:
prices. - '5
is tHe ; Ihief of Time-
Attend This vSale and Be Among The Wise Ones
This Chaiice May Never Goine Again
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Valenciennes Laces, regular values 15c
and 25c, now So and 10c per yard
Torchon Laces, regular 10c and 16a
values, now 1c and 5c per yard. -
Royal Worcester Corsets, . elegant
shaped, bias gored, straight frontr
in black satteen, sizes 19 to It, now
4c. --. - '
Ladies' 25c bUclt hose, 25c values at
lc pair.
Iadies Vest and Panti.long and short
sleeves, 25c values, llo each, '
Standard 16o Percale. 1c yard. - . ,
10c Dimities, 7c yard.
13 1-2 Dimities, so yard,
luc Dimities, 11c yard,
.'c Ginghams, l-2c yard,
luc Ginghams, Sc yard.
II l-2o Cambric, sc. ' - '
Double width sheeting, 20c yard,
Turkish Bath Towels, regular 35 val
ues, now 25c. V
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