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4 ASTORIA, OREGON, MOiNDAV, DECEMBER 14, 1903. , A DUEL TO THE DEATH. (An incident of Washington Territory) By O. P. Tennant , , ; "Well, sib," wild the Colonel, gtretch- "' ' i big himself at the foot of a. giant red- i wood, "I don;t kijow what I should tell, unless It be that the sight of that dar- key reminds me" of 'the most tragic event I saw during four vears' hard -'. service. , " "A certain captnln, I will not mention : his name, fell In love with the daughter ' of a wealthy planten who has Known ';, to entertain strong Union sentiment. : .'Instead of returning bis love,"' the ' young lady requltted him only with 4ffti anil nnantv anwii.aoail ia of ' tentlons of a Yankee lieutenant, more 'j than half believed to be a spy. L'.'The rebel captain had sworn venger " ance on his more successful rival. One evening word Was brought by a trusty scout that the Yankee, unattended, had called at Major TUlot's. Through the Federal lines, it did ifiot tal long'fw; .", a hardy band of 'night-'raidert' to reach r the spot. " - "l'he fates were propitious. The lieutenant and his pulcinea were walk- . ing in the garden.' Mot so much as the ' rustle of a leaf disturbed the silence, as strong hands tore tbem apart. The ' Yankee was securely bound; then the captain addressed the lady: . , " 'Now I have the advantage. Prom; . Ise me me that you will be my wife and I will set him at liberty; , refuse and here, In your own garden, he shall be t shot like a dog.' Ere she could reply, the Yankee interposed, saying: " 'No, Martia, do not promise such a thing; f know 'Guerilla Dick' well. He never kept faith with friend or foe. .He says he's going to shoof me, but I don't believe it. , If he promised me my liberty, I should, not credit that, either. So pay no attention to him,' ii; 'Exasperated beyond control by the Yankee's taunts, the rebel captain swore he would shoot the spy, on the spot. . Accordingly he was bound to a tree;,,. the men ranged up in line, and the order given to fire. The captain meanwhile held Miss Tlllot, who had fainted when she realized that he was In earnest and Intended to shoot her Yankee lover. At the word, a dozen -lAn- ,kn -n.. i'jigo unacu miu me F icu iu wic ground without a moan. At the same instant the tramp of horses, coming at a racing pace was heurd. We did not wish for company just then, so decided to vacate the premises. ' "I was standing less than 0 jpaces from the prisoner and could swear he did not move or stir after he was lashed to the tree, yet, as I passed the body to B'oln the road, I saw, not the soldier In Federal blue, but a big, bur ley wench lying dead on the ground, npt know how it happened; but this I do know, of fifteen men engaged In that sffftlr, I only am alive to tell the story." "Yes," Bald Kid Kellogg, his gray eyes fairly blnlzlng, "and If my re volver don't mlBcarry or my knife lose Its edge, I shall never hear you tell It but once more.'" "You will never hear' him tell It again."' '' 1 1 ' The voice was so deep and stem that all present stared In amazement at the speaker. It was our necxo cook. n i line ft specimen of human ebony as one ' HVml!! could wish to see, now so transformed we scarcely recognized him. His face recently of Jet black, was of an ashen gray color; his lips, usually tightly closed, were now drawn back, reveal ing teeth of. purest ivory, while his eyes glowed fire-red with passion and hate." ' ;;'; '. "i, ', ' "You will never hear him tell It again," he repeated; but I will tell you how It happened. "That old wench was my1 mother; she saw you come a nd sent me after tne tnion soldiers; I did not find them as. soon as I expected, and you, Dick liay'mond, 'Guerilla Dick,' thinking to carry Martia, Tlllot. to your stronghold In , the swamp, decided to shoot her Yankee lover then, as you did 'hot dare meet him in fair combat. While your in were taking their places and you whs struggling wun Miss tiiiui, my mother crept behind the prisoner, cut iiir boiids, urged him away, and took.. his place; and she, my mother, the only, daughter of a Zenobian kin'g, fell lii ced with bullets, a victim to ;yoiir 'cowardly hate. -if ' ii "I found the soldiers, but they ar rived too late;, you were gone. Your codardice was stronger than your Jove, however, , for you dared not double-weight your horse, so you did not take Martia Plllot with you. "Lieutenant Haven and Miss Martia were married the next day, and she came north to remain with his people til lthe war was over. NEW BARGAINS FOR TODAY - Upper Astoria has a place where you can get a fine glass of beer, as good wines and liquors as you can find any place in the city., , . ... , HARRY JONES, tf n Opposite Kopp's Brewery. - DEN8MORE TYPEWRITER. ' We sell, rent, and repair all .makes of typewriters. Write for new catalogue of New Densmore. '"'. Huxley, Ryan & Co.,' 82 Fourth Street Portland, Or. BEST1 15-CENT MEAL. v C ', You .will always find the best Ijc meal In the city at the Rising Sun res taurant, No. 612 Commercial street Smoke La Imperial cigars. STILL IN THE LEAD 1 . Dainty, eaters,, people, with , hearty appetites theater"'partles,arid all other parties find what they desire and some to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster koijfcto cholcest'Vjands IB Up mar ket!: are there served hv fnost pleasing style. Open all night Private rooms. . , , ROOM WANTED . . . Wanted Room, with or without board. Single gentleman. Enquire at this office. '. .-:.:r. : tf A LIFE SAVER Many lives are annually destroyed by diseases resulting from faulty plumbing "I was a strapping fellow of fifteen; j Be sure your plumbing Is done by an expert, arid save annoyance and dan- I enlisted and served till the close of the war. Then Colonel Haven, lieuten ant no more, gave me a good home and sent me to school until I had obtained a, good education; then I took to hunt ing those who were left of my mother's murderers; you are the last; you are a dead shot. Here are revolvers or knives; take your choice." The colonel chose revolvers. . I paced off 20 paces; Kellog clapped his hands three times. There were two flashes, two reports which blended as one, and 'Black Frank" had avenged his mother. 1 A moment the " negro stood firm. Then we saw him reel and sprang to assist him, but he was past all human aid. ' ' Two graves, foot to' foot, each where the occupants fell, each wlth''a rusty navy-six as a headboard, tell the story; a duel to the death. ' ' ger. Gas and steam fitting, heating, tinning, etc. Fixtures in stock. JOHN A. MONTGOMERY, 425 Bond street. . 'Phone 103t Nine hundred tons of fine Australian coal has just arrived for Elmore & Co. No other fuel has ever given such uni versal satisfaction In Astoria as Aus tralian coal, and this cargo is said to be a little better than the last. It Is free from dirt and makes but little ash. Free delivery. . Call up 'phone 1961 and give your order. ELMORE & CO. Corner Ninth and Commercial streets ' WRITE THIS DOWN in a book of memory: there Is no such thing as a harmless cough!'"1 Every cough Is a warning of confidence that goes from bad to worse unless it is rem edled rl'ght away. Opium-laden medi cine is a delusion. Allen's Lung Balsam cures the worst of colds. It clears the bronchial passages, so that the lungs get plenty of air. Why not get a bot tle today? ' ' ' 4 If you want a Turkish bath and a bed for the night order ahead, as there are only a limited number of beds. Turkish bath and bed, $1; Russian Imth, 50c; durng the day, 25c. PALACE TURKISH BATHS. CALL ON THEM. Electrical fixtures. ' Electrical wiring. Electrical supplies. Gas mantels guaranteed. 433 Commercial street. TRULLINGER & HARDEST?, Electrical Contractors. OCCIDENT SHOP Four chairs at the Occident barber shop. No use to miss everything wait ing for a shave. First-class artists and by the way, this is the place to get a bath. Everything the very best. tf . Christmas novelties now coming in. Full line of things to burn. - Visitor always welcome.' Frank Woodfleld's Art Store, Bond street, , " tf T. F. Laurin has a complete line of toilet articles and perfumes, the most complete stock In any retail store in the northwest. Give him a trial. : tf Best 15-cent meal in the dty. New restaurant opens on the 15th of this month. We have cigars for each cus tomer. U. S. restaurant, No. 434 Bond street ' . tf Do you like chicked tamales or choice concarne? If so, ring up J. G. Cook, or call on him. Headquarters In rear of National saloon. Ask for- Cook, who makes the finest concarne and tamales. Orders delivered at. private residences. Ladles, ve have just received a fine assortment of varnishes, varnish stains, cnamelsi gold paints bronzes, etc., put up expressly for those who do their own decorating. Now is the time to bright en, up things as the holidays are ap proaching. B. F'. ALLEN & SON. ONLY 25 CENTS. For a Russian bath from 8 a. m. to ? p. m. After' S p. m. 50 cents. ' The Palace Turkish baths have all modern equipments. Always open, side en trance, 639 Commercial street. . tf '' G. H. STAUFF, Mgr.1 T. F. Laurin, the purchaser of the Conn drug store, corner of Commer cial and Twelfth streets, has made some needed changes in his new store and Is better prepared than ever, to meet the requirements of the trade. He has also renewed the chemicals and subscription medicines' and his custom ers can depend that the stock is new and fresh. tf McEwen, the world's greatest hypno tist, mind reader and prestidigitator, who delighted many Astoria audiences three years ago, will commence a week's engagement at Fishers' opera bouse next Monday night. i r McEwen captivates the Intelligence of every city he visits, and no doubt this engagement will be no exception. Seat sale opens Saturday morning ' at ;. Griffin's book store. C(7lOCOOOOOOOOOOOOCOCCCCCOOC!C)Oo! Great Eastern Furniture Co. J587 COMMERCIAL ST. ASTORIA, OREGON SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK g Opaque window shades 35c Q quality at 25c 25c Brass Extension rods , g for. 15c g- 25cCorrogated cottagepoles ; 3 in white, four feet long 55 for. .... .. .. .. J. ..... 15c R Decorated cups and saucers gfc 111 scull puictiiam lyji Iron beds from $2.50 UP 6 Hole steel range the big. gest value ever offered worth ?3S 00 this week for.. $29.50 Wood seat high back chair ' worth 65c this week.. 50c. 'All linen warp matting nice patterns ;all .this week at per yard.. Qc' Heating stoves $2.25 UP We carrv the lanrest.line of Lounges. Couches and , Sofas in .the city.? S Let"us""figure with' 'yoiTbri furnishing "your home; we cancto it in; t? good style. ; We sell the famous Ohio Steel Range-best on earth. Agents for the New.'Hpme Sewing ; Jtachipe priceS j away down. caxxcoococooocooc You can save money by seeing ' T : Robinson Furniture Storfe" FOR DesKs, Couches, Center Tables and RocKers.... BUSINESS CHANCES. COAL! COALI COAU If you want your money's worth Ring 'Phone 1311. GEO. W. SANBORN, Agt. HATS TRIMMED FREE. . Has just received a Full line of Military Raglans for ladles. Come and see before purchasing elsewhere. ' Complete Furnishing Goods, Hair Switches and Pompedours. MRS. R. INGLETON, , Welch Block. Dr. Oswald H. BecKman PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Kinney Building. Phone No. 2481. Fishers' Opera House L E. SELIG, Lessee and Manager week commencing Monday Dec. 14, 1903. " a t Jif a ... , W 'l.!;V. -I-"? Mindreader and Predlatitator. Priced Reserved teats 50 cents, Gallery tj cents. Seat sale opens Satnrday morning at Griffin's book store. ' x CHEAP FUEL. Fir slabyood, stove lengths, $2.00 per cord. Boxwood J1.50 per large load. Phone 2211 Black. Kelly, the transfer man. ABOUT AUSTRALIAN COAI. Coal is the best fuel, , . Australian is the best coal. Tou don't have to hire it split. It burns without seasoning, No large space required for it, Australian coal excells all others, It makes less ashes and dirt, It keeps a hot even fire, It Is the cheapest fuel, Call up phone 1961 for coal, We deliver It for you. No charge for delivery. ELMORE & CO. I The Columbia Oyster House Is now handling the celebrated Toke Point oysters. .. .. : '. " Dry slabwood. cut to IB-inch lengths, for sale by Wm, Kelly at reasonable rates. Full measure sru anteed, Orders given prompt attention, i lo phone 1221 black. , , ' , , For Sale. --Comfortable residence in., nice location, four rooms with basement covering all, floor space; terms reasonable. For particulars apply to Robert Gibson, publisher Daily News. : Those who need tinning done on their houses should call on J. A. Montgomery, the tinning department of whose establishment is in charge of L. Noe, who has no superior in that line of the business. , . . , A very fine variety of articles of fancy work will be offered for sale by the Sisters of the Convent of the Holy Names. , The articles are suitable for Christmas presents, and those desir ing bargains of that description" will be pleased with the opportunity pre The Mug Saloon Corner Ninth and Astor fits FOR SALl. Bargain for Any One Desiring;, to Qo ,v -,-,. ; , ., Into Business. ( n The proprietor of a, . good-paving fruit, confectionery and clgar'and tc? bacco store desires to sell out on ac count of poor health, and will do so on terms advantageous to the pur chaser." In addition tothe store, there is a sixieen-room looping house, 18 rooms furnlflhnl anri ihna un furnished, and all having occupants. For further particulars apply at this offloe, .... m .... .. i 5 ' . HELT WANTED ., . . ', Madame: The .newsmagazine for "women who' think" which has been adopted as the official organ of the Na tional Council of Women of the United States (numbering three million wo men) desires educated and refined per sons everywhere to interview the heada of the literary and artistic club in every city. We furnish the names and addresses and send full particulars If you enclose a two-cent stamp when you write. A handsome Income can be earned by ny earnest worker. Address, Agents'. Department, Madame, Spring field, Ohio. ttlines, Liquors and Cigars 01 the Hneat Quality Fishermen and Seinerf leadqn&rten CARLSON'S... Family Liqaor Store Choicest Table Wines for . , ,f Families, , , PRIVATE BTOCK-rem Rye, Old Hfckory Pride Keataekey and Hermitage - Beseold California Brandies. Be Sure and See Them Before Going Elsewhere : Prices Are 'Right ,;v; ' WILL; MADISON "i J WHOLESALE AND BET AIL' ' : ,f 4 DEALER IN CIGARS All the Leading Brands Sold at Portland Prices.!; 534 Commercial Street, : -..!- and 114 Eleventh Street IlTORIfl. OREGON J. H. HANSEN Plumbing and Tinning STEAM AND OAS FITTING All work promptly Experted. ielephone 441 Main...: ' : , satisfaction Guaranteed, j ' y 505 Bond Street, Astoria. THe Waldorf CHAS. F, WISE, Proprietor. V .:)( 'V -..V-. jl,, , j THE BEST OP (WINES, LIQllORS AND CIGARS, "i - '3 X v Concert Every Evening Corner 8th and Astor Sts. 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