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PAGE EIGHT. THE MORNDTO ASTOR1AN, SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1904. Sunday nmmm. thoughts FOR USE DURING THE WEEIi "Little self-denials, little honesties. little passing words of sympathy, lit tie nameless acts of kindness, lit-tle Ilent victories over favorite tempta tionsthese are the silent threads of gold, which, when iroven together, gleam out brightly In the pattern of life." Canon Farrar. Charity for the failings of our friends should not become toleration of their sin. Persistence In wrong courses be cause those who love them are gentle with them has long been a vice among sinful men. "Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to do evil." And the sin of hypocrisy will follow hard upon other offenses If instead of genuine repentance there Is merely the effort to keep up appearances. Something each day a smile; It Is not much to give. And the little glfcs of life Make sweet the days we live. The world has weary hearts That we can bless and cheer, And a smile for every day Makes sunshine all the year. How to Fill a Church. There is one recipe in the Bible for flUIng churches and for destroying worldliness which we would commend to those ministers who have have so often to preach to empty pews and worldly Christiana. It is one given by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and. like all His recipes, it Is simply and easily remembered: "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw ali men unto Me." There is no promise anywhere In the word that philosoph leal essays, scientific lectures or dls quisltlons or sensational sermons will do this. But lifting up Christ spiritual iy before the people will do it, and multitudes wilt flock to listen to His words as they did In the days of His flesh, when from Jerusalem and Judea and Galilee, and the regions round about, they gathered to hear the gra clous words that proceeded out of His mouth. He Is certainly, though not visibly, present with His church and people now as He was then, and the lifting up of Ills cross and Its atone ment today or In the future will draw all men unto Him, and fill the churches that are now empty. WEDDING AT NEW CHURCH Unusually Brilliant Social Event Solemnized at First Presby terian Yesterday. THE PAGE-ROSS NUPTIALS flowers, the table decorations being red carnations and asparagus fern. Mr. and Mrs. Page left on the even ing train for their home In Berkeley, where Mr. Page has Just completed a handsome residence. His office and law practice are in Oakland. Mrs. Page will be sadly missed by a very large circle of friends, to whom she Is endeared by many acts of kindness and true friendship. Among those who attended the wed- jding from out of town were J. Thor burn Ross and family, Donald Ross and Rev. and Mrs. Henry Marcotte of Port land. CARPENTERS ARE AT WORK Nearly All of the Union Men Have Returned to Their Places During Week California Attorney Claims an Astoria Belle and Society Turn's Out to Witness the Pretty Ceremony. Miss Bessie Ross, one of Astoria's most worthy and popular young ladles, was married to Mr. Ernest Stoddard Page, a prominent young attorney of Berkeley, Cal., yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The wedding took place In the First Presbyterian church, the interior of which had been tastefully decorated by some of the many girl friends of the bride with a profusion of palms, orchids, carnations, Oregon grape, smilax and other plants and flowers. The ceremony was performed by the pastor. Rev. Herbert Hopkins Brown, assisted by Rev. Henry Mar cotte of Portland. The beautiful audi torium was nearly filled with invited friends when the bridal party arrived, only pews enough being reserved to seat a bevy of 20 gaily costumed girl friends of Miss Ross and her relatives. As the sweet strains of "The Bridal Wreath," sung by the Misses Laura Fox and Reba Hobson, came to an end and Miss Anna Campbell began a wed ding march from Mendelssohn, the bride was ushered in by Charles Gray, George Ohler, John Thorburn and Ed ward Higgins. She was gowned In lovely pearl white taffeta silk, with veil of fine tulle, with silk and pearl applique trimmings, and caught with orange blossoms. The bride was preceded by her maid of honor. Miss Anna McLean, attired In white and carrying pink carnations, and by Miss Maud Ross, who bore a silver tray on which rested the wed ding ring. The bride was met at the altar by the groom, who was accom panied by Donald Ross as groomsman. It was decidedly one of the best ar ranged and most pleasant, as well as one of the most brilliant weddings ever witnessed in Astoria. From 3 to 4 o'clock a reception was held at the Ross home, attended by a large number of friends. The Misses Winifred Higgins and Lois Parker as sisted in receiving the guests, and the Misses May Morgan, Alice Gray, Edith Habersham,' Ethel Blinn and Mrs. P. A. Trullinger assisted in entertaining and serving. After the reception the wedding feast was held, at which only the rela tives were present The rooms were richly beautified with CONTRACTORS ARE SATISFIED PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Alma Thurston of Portland is visiting friends in Astoria, H. J. Wherlty was indisposed yester day and unable to attend to business. Donald Ross, who has been down from Portland for a few days, will re turn home tonight. L. E. Ohler is home from St Martin's springs, where he spent three weeks for the benefit of his health. H. B. Parker is home from a trip through Mexico and southern Califor nia. He Is much improved in health and looks better htan at any other time for several years past Say the Union's Proposal That They Kin ploy Only Compe tent Men Fully Meets Their Objection. The members of the carpenters' union are gradually drifting back to their places, and within another week practically all of the men, will have their old Jobs again. The strike set tlement was conducted In a quiet man ner, and theer was no effort on the part of the union emn to make It ap pear that they had forced the con tractors to recede from their position. During the strike several men were brought to the city from outside points, and it was feared the union might ex perience difficulty with them. How ever, when the officers of the union REPORT OF TUB CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK at Astoria, In the State of Oregon, at the close of business, March 38th, 1904, RESOURCES Loans and discounts. ....... f36S,6S? 01 Overdrafts, secured and un secured t.W 01 U. B. Bonds to secure clr , ..culatlon 12,500 00 Stocks, securities, etc. ..... 73,700 00 Other real estate owned...,,' 6.D00 00 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) ..... 3,595 17 Due from State Banks and Bankers 14,254 II Due from approved reserve agents 119,133 0 Checks and other cash Items 297 87 Notes of other National Banks 390 00 Nlckles and Cents .". '. 108 74 Lawful Money Reserve In Bank, vis: Specie 1131,000 00 Legal tender notes 130 00 121.130 00 Redemption fund with TJ. 8. Treasurer (S per cent of Circulation) (3S 00 Total .784.78 01 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In ....... t 80,000 00 Surplus fund 80,000 00 Undivided profits, leas ex pends and taxes paid.... 19,868 77 National Bank notes out standing , 13.600 00 Individual de- posits subject to check ' 1511.299 28 Demand cert Id eates of deposit 141,043 98 Certified checks (7 00 853.399 24 The Central Labor Council has taken official cognizance of the strike declared called upon them they readily agreed by the longshoremen's union against to Join the union, and all have either , . . the Columbia River Packers' Assocla- oone " or nave mr ,n lnc,r P ., , - ,. plications for membership. The union tion and Samuel Elmore. The difficulty , , . men wouia not, oi course, worx wun was reported to the council ana me ., l UMIUII IllVlil proposition was referred to a special! About 80 per cent of the union car arbitration committee, consisting of the penters are now at work. This state following members: F. F. Bowers, J. ment is made with consideration for the 20 men employed at Altoona under SM. jorgeiiHUii, n. j, juuuiei, . .oneiric, and Edward Flood This committee will investigate the trouble, which seems to rest between the longshore men's union and the Alaska Fisher men's Union, and report to the coun ell, which will decide whether or not the strike Is a fair one The council has approved the new wage scale adopted by the cooks' and waiters' union, and elected the following offl cers to serve for the year: H. O. Muh ler, president; F. F. Bowers, vice pres ident: J. N. Jorgenson, guide; John Sayer, Inside guard. THE FAIR ROUTE. via Chicago or New Orleans to . St. Louis, is one that gives you the most for your money, and the fact that the ILLINOIS CENTRAL offers unsurpas sed service via these points to the WORLD'S FAIR, and la this connec tion to all points beyond, makes it to your advantage, In case you contem plate a trip to any point east, to write us before making final arrangements. We can offer the choice of at least a dozen different routes, B.. H. TRUMBULL, Commercial Agjent 142 Third street Portland, Oregon. J. C. LINDSEY, T. F. & P. A. 142 Third street Portland, Ore. F.B. THOMPSON, F. & P. A. Room L Colman Bldg, Seattle, Wash Fred E. Wright. At Altoona the com pany which Is employing the force agreed to grant the eight-hour day and operations were not suspended there. In the city all of the more proficient union men are at work. The Herald this week made a slight error which the carpenters are anxious to have corrected. The Herald states that the carpenters struck, for eight hours and 33.50 a day, when, as a mat ter of fact they asked 33 a day. Contractor Palmberg said yesterday the proposal of the union was fair enough, as they agreed that only com petent men should be engaged, which fully met the objection of the con tractors to paying union wages to those men whom they deemed not up to the standard. MORE HONOR FOR HARRIMAN. Chosen Delegate to National Republican Convention Yesterday. Middletown, N. Y., April 9. The re publican convention of the Twentieth congressional district today chose E. H. Harrlman of Orange county a del egate to the national convention. Mr. Harrlman is president of the Union and Southern Pacific railroads. HATS TRIMMED FREE Mrs. Ingleton has opened a fine line of Ladies' and Child ren's Spring Hats and Flowers, and invites the ladies of As toria to call and see them. Skirts, shirt waists, notions, hair switches, pompadours, ladies' and children's furnishing goods. OPPOSITE BUDGET OFFICE, ASTORIA, OREGON w Iwll 11 1C41 O Beer. A1 L RUN DOM In the 8pring Is when you notice it the most. The system Is full of Im purities that have accumulated during the winter months, which must be dis pelled at once. The quickest and safest way Is to take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Nothing else Is so good to cure Spring Fever, General Debility, Sleep lessness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Con stipation, Liver troubles, La Grippe, Colds or Malaria, Fever and Ague. We urge you to try a bottle today. HOSTETTER'S STOMACHEITTERS Total .....1784.788 01 State of Oregon, County of Clatsop, ss: I, S. S. Gordon, Cashier of the above named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. a a GORDON, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before the this 2d day of April, 1904. ' V. BOELLINO, Notary Public, Correct Attest: G. C. FLAVEL, w. f. McGregor W. M. LADD. Directors. mm rote ). -ancy races YOU Should dress neatly, but avoid paying fancy prices. Our Itoady-for-Wear Clothes embody what ia Best in Workmanship, and Latest hi Fashion. 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We both endorse the claims made for Doan's Kidney Pills and have nothing but the highest terms of praise for such a valuable remedy." Plenty more proof like this from As torla people. Call at the drug store of Charles Rogers and usk what his cus tomers report. gold for 60 cents per box. Foster Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N. T., sole agents for the United States. For sale by all dealers. Remember the name, Doan's, and take no other. Connecting at Astoria with the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. and Astoria & Columbia River R. R. for Portland, . San Francisco and all points East. For freight and passenger rates apply to if SOLEMN RUSSIAN CEREMONY. Czar Embraces Guards at Conoluslon of Easter Festival. ' St. Petersburg April . At the con clusion of the celebration of the res urrection of the Savior at midnight, as the czar left the chapel he stopped to greet the sentinels at door, kissing them each on the' cheek, the soldiers responding reverently to their sover eign's greeting. Through each hall the emperor passed, repeating the salutations, tak-i Ing care to address the guards, who responded with presented arms. In the streets every window was candle-lighted and every head was bared. Then followed scenes of re joicing and men and women embraced and kissed each other before return ing home to the Easter feast. SAMUEL ELMORE & Co. General Agents,, Astoria,. Or. OR TO- A. OX C. R. IV. Co., Portland, Or. Pacific Navigation Co., Tillamook, Or.. O. It (SL N. Co., Portland, Or.. Did you see it advertised in The Astorian tell the Advertiser of it