LOCAL BREVITIES. The employes of the Clatsop Mill t'ompany are today .enjoying a holl- Regular meeting of Astoria Typo graphical Union, No., 604 tomorrow at NEW BARGAINS FOR; f TODAY T. F. Laurln' 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 WE THANK YOy For sale, cheap Good organ, at this office.' . .. . Inquire ' tf 1 TV t 12: I The Herald office. t Regular hour. , Dr. Bayjls JI. Earle, quarantine offi cer, fell and' severely sprained hlH ankle while In the residence section Christmas eve. The Injury is a pain ful one and will inconvenience.. Dr. Earle for a few weeks to come'"' :'"'v A recent deal by which A. B. Ham mond acquired a large strip" of New Astoria water frontage is said to Jiave been preliminary to the building of a large saw mill on the west.slde. Per sons living at -New-Astoria who were In town yesterday said they understood work on the mill was soon to be under taken. . ' A special meeting of the Commercial Club is to be called for the purpose of considering the advisability of chang . Ing the name of the institution. As the club Is devoting practically all of its time to athletics, there Is wide spread sentiment among members that the name should be Astoria Amateur Athletic Club. Two deserters from the revenue cut ter Perry were locked up in the city jail last night and this afternoon were re turned to the vessel. The men had been missing for some daws and a re ward was out for their capture. Two of the officers of the Perry visited the jail this mornins and identified the prisoners as being the sailors wanted. "T hT ben niinr CMtUreti for Insomnia, with which 1 hv been afflicted for over twenty yearn, tod I cn lay that Caicareti have riven ma mora relief than any other remdy bav-e ever tried, t hall certainly recommend them to my friend! M freinc 11 hejr are represented." , f. Tho. Glllird, Elgin. I1L Best For The Dowels MM) t CATHARTIC Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe, 10c, 25c, Mo. Never Sold in balk. The-genuine tablet stamped. GOO. faaranteed to cure or your money back. , Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago orN.Y 597 AXKUAL SALE, TEN MILLION BOXES Upper Astoria has a place where you can get. a fine glass of beer, as good wines and liquors as you can find any plac. In the city. "" - HARRT JONES, tf ": Opposite Kopp'a Brewery. ' DENSMORB TYPEWRITER. We sell, rent, and repair all makes uf typewriters. Write for new catalogue of New Densmore, , . ' Huxley, Ryan & Co., 82 Fourth Street Portland, Or,; BEST 16-CENT MEAL'. v ' You will always And the best 1m meal In the city at the Rising Sun res taurant. No. 612 Commercial street. AMONG THE CHURCHES. 'IRST LUTHERAN, There will be no preaching or Sunday school tomor row. This evening the Christmas exercises of the children will be held beginning at 7 o'clock. , PRESBYTERIAN1 Rev? C Sterl ing will preach morning and evening., A cordial Invitation is extended to ill o attend. : ; . . V METHODIST EPISCOPAL A Christ mas sermon at H a. m. At 7:30 p. m., the evening service, special music will be rendered by a choir of mixed voices. Sunday school at 12:15. Ep worth League at 6:30. , Smoke La Imperial cigars. The La Tosca Is under new manage men and the new proprietors solicit a continuance of the former trade, and are imply'' able to care for the new. All treated alike. They keep an ord erly house and they solicit a call. tf Engagements to carry lumber from ruget sound have been accepted by the Herman hark Alsternlxe, now at Vic toria, and the British bark Simla, which is at present berthed at San Francisco. The Alsternixe arrived in port several weeks ago from Tsingtau after a perilous voyage. She was here early In the year, from where she took lumber to the Chinese port. The Simla is commanded by Captain Steele, one o fine most widely-known deep se.i skippers along the coast. The bark's last voyage was from Cardiff to th3 Bay City, with coai. C&ptan Steele has sailed into this port at different times for the past 25 years, but dur Ing the last tour years paid no visits , to the Columbia. His first appearance was In the Dovenby . Later he brought the Allonbv and then commanded the I.oiton. His last trip was in the JIawksclale. . , PERSONAL MENTION. Benjamin Powell will return tomor row nltfht to Portland where he Is at tending Portland Business college. Mr. Powell spent Christmas with his moth er and ulsters, Duncan McLean Is visiting with his mother from Portland , , Miss Violet Bowlby, who Is teaching school In the 'Willamette valley is home for the holidays, r . ; , ' Edward Higglns and Harry Flavel, atmlenta of the Partlnnd academy are In the city. . William Chadwlck and little son vis ited In th. city from Warrenton today. ' W alter Kindred was over from War renton today. rhilllp Cherry Is home from Corvallls where he Is attending school. Ernest Bryant, Elmer Wood, John Peranum, Aldreck Mlkkelson and R. Barr were In the !ty from Qutncy yes terday. M. Johanson, a resident of Chinook, was an Astoria visitor yesterday. , Q. W. M-iyer was sitlng In the city vestetilny from Rainier. Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Llenenweber ar rived In the city jestevday from Porti land , Bncretnry of Slate and' Mrs, F. I. ruunnr hup i iitl I'tty fiom Salem. II Calif and Mrs. Calif spent yes. ieid iy and today with Mrs, Calif's par ents. Mr, Calif Is now In the furniture business at Portland. CiHirge Hlbbert was In the chy today from Chinook. Arthur 0, O.tllan spent Christmas In Portland. ' Joseph Hrlbler nnd Malcolm Burger were among the Astoiians who were In Portland Christmas day. Mi . m l Mrs. ".V. L.. Trulllnger have returned from their wedding trip. . Henry BlmVr is In the city visiting with relnthes. Mi',. Binder Is first as sistant engineer of the oriental liner Plclndi', lylnir between the sound nnd the far east. Donald Ross, if Portland, Is In the city, visiting with his parents. Assessment Notice. Notice is hereby' given that the as sessment made for the purpose of im proving 50th street from the south line of Cedar street, to the north line of Date street as per assessment roll No. 71 was made by an order of the com mon council due and payable January 8th, 1904 by ordinance No, 2873 con firming said assessment roll, That th following are the names of the persons against whom the assessments are made, amounts owning by each, to-wit: Allen, B. P.',.: ,....,...$ 13.55 Anderson, George .;'.' 30 . 00 Duffner. Otto ............ 25.41 Kelly, Mary M. 106.23 Wevang, AndrewHelrs of 3.39 City of Astoria V 70.22 By order of the common council, ' " OLOF ANDERSON, Auditor and Police Judge. Dated Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 26, 1903 ' STILL IN THE LEAD Dainty eaters, people with hearty appetites theater parties, and all other parties find what they desire and some to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster house. The choicest viands In the mar ket are there served In most pleasing sle. Open all night. Private rooms. Do you llks chicken tamalee or choice concame? If so, ring up, J. Q. Cook, or call on him. Headquarters In rear of National saloon. Ask for Cook, who makes the finest concame and tamales," Orders delivered at private residences. ' r WANTED To purchase n residence property or building lot having good view of the river, with payments of $30 monthly. Address, stating, exact location and price, i. ,W. R": care: Astoria n. T. F. Laurln, the purchaser otj the Conn drug store, corner of Commer clal 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 medichies and his custom ers tan depend that the stock is new and fresh. ., ' tf . ' , A LIFE SAVER Many lives are annually destroyed by diseases resulting from faulty plumbing Be sure your plumbing Is done by an expert, and save annoyance and dan ger. Oas and steam fitting, heating, tinning, etc Fixtures In stock." JOHN A. MONTGOMERY, 425 Bond street. . 'Phone 1031. The cosiest and most tastefully dec orated cafe in the northwest is that of Aug. Kratz, on Sixth St., near Washington, Portland. All goods warranted and lunch served at all hours. - . - City Treasurer's Notice. Tht-re is money in the City Treasury to pay the following warrants drawn on the following streets: Alleyway and Cedar, No. 16,460 to 16, 463, inclusive. Fifty-one and Birch, No. 16,441. Fourth street, Bond to Astor, No. 16, 212. Fifih, Commercial to Astor, No. 16,384 and 16,385. Fifteenth, Jerome to Niagara, Nos. 16.202, 16.203, 16,204. Eighth street, Commercial to Astor, Nos. 16,695, 16,696, 16,697, 16,698. Eleventh street, Bond to Franklin, Nos. 16,709 to 16,714 Inclusive. , Interest will cease after this date. ' THOMAS DEALET, City Treasurer. Astoria, Ore., Dec. 19, 1903. tf Notics to Subtoribart. t Subscrlht r art requested to tele phone this office in all cases of failure upon tht part ot carrier to deliver th paper which will be tent by special met senger and tht chargt therefor deduct ed from the www of tht carrier ret ponaible for tht oversight or negligence , THR PUBLISHERS. I DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice Is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between W. L. Trulllnger and M. F. Hardesty under the firm name of Trulllnger & Hardesty has been by mutual consent dissolved, W. L. Trulllnger retiring and M. F. Hardesty continuing in business. Ail debts and obligations of the firm up to and including the 15th day of December, 1903, will be paid by W. L. Trulllnger, who will also collect, all money due the Ann to and including said date. W. L. TRULLINGER, M. F. HARDESTY. Dated Dec.'lB, 1903. , Subscribe for the Astorlan. Real Easy Save lets of Money Everything that's HeauUlul Chimware, Crockery , (J lass ware Fincy Holiday Orris m its and Novelties Dolls Lamps, Clocks Kich Cut Qlasi Dinner Sets Come b..(oi Parting with . your Monty ("let uur trices f!! fircn Americsi Impotikg tea v, i Stores Thai' ths Reason, 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 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 bath, 50c; durng the day, 25c. PALACE TURKISH BATHS, They must go! Who?. Not the Chinese, but those Christmas presents at Hart's Drug store, opposite Foard & Stokes. Owing to changes being made in the store early In the coming year. Christmas goods, ,; toilet articles and perfumery will be sold at a reduction.tf To Call and See qJ line of, Christau Slippers and Sh the finest that m ey can buy. q and be convinced, THAT IS OURBV1 INE&S. PETERSON 6t BJROWii The Columbia Oyster Hon , is now handling the celebrated TOKE POINT OYSTERS for Retail and Wholesale trade.' Oysters always cooked and serrj nrsi class styie. suoai w arar xuy uyausrs uiwaya iresn every da;, NICK KAZEPPI, Proprietor. ,,?. . l03.l07TWELFWSt.AsJ 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 sented. - PRAEL & COOK TRANSFBR COMPANY. Telephone J2L DRAY1NG AND EXPRESSING No All goods shipped to our cart Will receive special attention. 538 Duane St. W. J. COOK. Mgr. New Style Restaurai Everything First Class. The Best the Market Affords, I , Open Day and Night. Good Service. 120 llth St.. next door to Griffin Bros. and adjoining the Office Saloon ASTORIA, Off J. H. HANSEN lumbincj and Tinnii STEAM AND GAS FITTING All work promptly fixpefted. Telephone 441 Main. Satisfaction Guaral v 505 Bond Street, A The Columbia Oystpr House is now handling the celebrated Toke Point oysters. ff Astoria souvenir crockery In Dresden china, just In at Forad & Stokes Com pany. The very latest shapes and de signs for the holiday trade. , r OUET ASTORIA,No. 8, Foresters of America Meets Wednesday even !ngs at 7 :30 at Odd Fellows' hall. C. E. Foster, Fin'l Sec'y. L. A. Spbauek, Chief Ranger. 1 The Mug Saloon ,. Corner llnth and Astor St - I hereby offer a reward of $25.00 for the recovery of the body of my wife who whs drowned on Tuesday morn ing In the Lewis and Clark river. tf. Nat Jones. 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. HATS TRIMMED FREE. ' ; Has,JUBt received a ' Full line of Military Raglans for ladies. Come and see before purchasing elsewhere. Complete Furnishing Goods, Hair Switches and Pompedours. , MRS. R.'INGLETON, , Welch Block. Klines, IiiqaoFs and Cigars Of the Finest QiHlity Fishermen and Seiners' Jeadqaarlers CARLSON'S... Family Liquor Store Choicest Table Wines for ' :C . v-' Families ;' PR1VXTK STOCK-Oream Rye, Old Hickory Pride of Koutuckey and Hermitage Repsold California Brandies. Twelfth Street Astoria CHEAP FUEL. Fir slabwood, stove lengths, $2.00 per cord. Boxwood J1.50 per large load. Phone 2211 Black. Kelly, the transfer man. FOR SALE. 571 CcaserdtlSt- Astoria. Ort Bargain for Any One Desiring, to Uo Into Business, The proprietor of a good-paving fruit, confectionery and cigar and to 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 to the store, there is a sixtaen-roora lodging house, lg rooms furnished and three un furnished, and all havinar occdDants. For further particulars apply at this omce. , " Depot Exchange , STEINER & SNOW, Props. The. Finest and Best Liquors in tbe City Kopp's Celebrated Beer Always on Tap. ...Your Patronage Solicited... No Dessert More Attractive Why use gelatine and spend hours soaking, sweetening, flavoring and coloring when , JcII-Q produces better result in two minutes? Everything in the package. Simply add hot wmerauuniiooooi. it's perfection, am. prise to th housewife. Ho trouble. less as. pensa, TryittojJay. In Four rruitJSI. I vonii Liooa, Orange, Strawberry, Smp. I Urry. Atgroeera. 10 J Call for Proposals. Sealed proposals for the erection of a cold storage warehouse to be built on the site of the Hanthorn cannery in Astoria, Oregon, will be received at this office until 11:00 a. m. January 5, 1904, and then publicly opened. Specifica tions and all available information will be furnished oh application to this office Columbia River Packers' Association Samuel Elmore, Vice-President storla. Ore.. Dec. ZU 903. ttmmmjjstmmmsamsfBm: The aldor CHAS. F. WISE, Proprietor. THE BEST OP WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Concert Every Evening Corner 8th and Astor Sts. Astoria, Oref 5n:mm5i:ta:ttjaamiamttttttt:mataf! -J To my friends and patrons: I have this day sold ray Interest in the firm of Trulllnger Hardesty to my former partner, M. F. Hardesty, together with the good will thereof. I wish to be speak for him the former good patron age enjoyed by said firm, and recom mend him as a first-class, painstaking, reliable and conscientious workman, and entitled to the confidence of the community. W. L. TRULLINGER. December . 190. tttttt tt uuttttnuuntt a st R. J. Owens, Proprietor Phone ", THE WIGWAM CIS BROOKE, Manager - Great Palace of Art of the Pacific Coa Fine Bar and the Best of Liquors and Cigars SEE THt ILLUSTRATED PICT IRES Eighth and Astor Sts. ; ' ASTOR " 8 8 8 8 tt t tig 8888888888 JAPANESE GOODS. ' New stock of fancy goods Just arrlv ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Call and see the latest novelties from Japan;- Those who need tinning done' on their houses should call on J. A. Montgomery, the tinninir department of wh6se establishment is in charpe of L. Noe, who has no superior in that line of the business. J , COAU C0AU COAU " ,; If yeu want your money's worth Ring 'Phone 1311. GEO. W. SANBORN. Aft. : "' " ' " - ' " C i .The German WM. BOCK. Prop. WlflES ItlQOOHS and G!! Welnhard'a Celebrated Bt( Corner Rortd n l Tooth CATJL ON THEM. Electrical fixtures." Electrical wlrlne. . v . , Electrical uDPlle. ;, Oas mantele guaranteed. "4S1 Commercial str1 ' TRULLINGER HARD! Electrical Con0 I