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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1904)
J THE MORNING ASTORIAN, SATURDAY, MAY, 21, 1904. PAGE FIVE. LOWER PRICESlll Oregon Ranch Eggs, 2 doz. for 45c Creamery Batter-None Better, per roll 45c Creamery Butter-Good, per roll 35 & 40c Dairy Butter, . 30 35c DON'T FORGET HEINZ DILL PICKLES 1 ROSS, HIGGINS $ CO. Local Brevities. Don't forget the dance at Hanthorn hall tonight. There will be a social dunce given thla evonlng at llanthorn hall by the Saturday Night Club, formerly the Klorodora Club. Rumor hath It that an Astoria man was relieved of a certain iudi of the coin of the realm while chaalng false goddesses In the wicked and unredeem able city of Portland. A large number of Berkeley and Stanford atudenta came up yesterday on the eteamer Columbia. They were on their way to their homea In the dif ferent cltlea of the northweat. Two fishermen mixed cork line yenterday afternoon, and not being able to clear them quickly enough, became Fifty two processes ore required to produce an ALFUEl) BENJAMIN & CO. COAT. Each section, from the inside workman ship to the final pressing, is handled by salaried specialists experts who make but one portion of the garment year in and year out, and of course far better than all-round tailors can. This label jfjlJWJeijaininsg MAKERS MWyRK is on all cMhea tailored by this system a system that hits revolutionized tho clothing business. HUM! WIS The Reliable Clothier and Hatter SOLE DISTRIBUTOR IN ASTORIA The Things You Eat Can be properly preserved during these warm days by installing one of our many styles of REFRIGERATORS 1 We carry the celebrated LEONARD CLEANABLE THE CENTURY THE EPSON ejisiBBBBsSBiisssBiiisisiiiisiss All of which are modern, with enamel, porcelain and glass lining ; all siies and prices to fit your desire. CHAS. HEILBORN SON Astoria's Leading House-furnishers mixed themselves for a short period of time, When the emote of battle had blown away it was found that the casualties were light. The funeral services of the late Mr, Robert Whltbeck will take place at 1:20 o'clock at th Baptist church tomorrow afternoon. All the other church serv ices of ttye day will be observed sa usuul. Mrs. Joseph Brown of Seventh street entertained about 30 Of her friends Thursday evening; at .dancing and games. All present had an enjoyable time and departed wishing; Mrs. Brown many such happy evenings. Miss Hazel Monroe, the 10-year-old daughter of J. Monroe, haa about re covered from the severe attack of scar let fever from which she haa been suf fering for the past four weeks. Her young friends will be glad to learn that she is able to be up again, and is convaleslng very rapidly. The Herald makes the mistake of saying that the council has disposed of the old book and ladder truck for $500. The council declined the offer of A. O. Long although some of the mem bers were of the opinion that the sum should have been accepted, in view of the fact that the (truck will never be .again used bere. live, and the government . has .often recommended that steps be taken to protect the birds and event to propo gate the species and cause them to be come more numerous. The states took a hand in the matter years ago. In Oregon and Washington there is a fine of 125 Imposed for every offense of this character of which a man is found guilty. By these laws the gulls axe protected on both aides of the Colum bia river. Those parties who have been seen shooting the gulls will be watched for, and If caught will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This hot, old town is dust and smoke and flying chaff from coal and coke and trolley cars that bump and bump and start and stop with thump and Jump. Frank Woodfield says: '1 wish and wish that I could fish and fish and fifth. I'd like to sit the live-long day upon a bale of prairie hay down where the froglet sadly walls, and fish for salmon and for whales. When up and down the wooden street the sun beams tread with blistered feet, fry ing the pitch from plney planks, oh, give me then the mossy banks! Ah, Where's the halo or the harp that equals catching trout and carp down where the whispering breezes cool the fuzzy cat tails in the pool? For those mossy banks I'll steer, If I can buy a case of eggs." The new baseball uniforms for the Commercial Club nine were received yesterday, and the team will appear In them for the first time on Sunday, when It will try conclusions with the Warrenton nine at A. F. C. park. In the old uniforms the Commercials have won many a victory, and hope to keep up their record In the new attire. W. A. Mitchell arrived In the city yesterday on the steamship Columbia. Mr. Mitchell comes from Raleigh, S. C., and will locate here. He has .v: ceptcd a position in the office of George H. George. Mr. Mitchell and Swepson Morton are old-time friends, having been well acquainted in the south. The new-comer likes the west and has already formed an attachment for Asto rla. It Is understood that W. W. Whipple has taken the Initiative In the steps to secure a new hotel for this city. For several months past the Chamber of Commerce haa been working on Uie proposition, but nothing definite has materialized.. Mr. Whipple, so the re port goes is after $75,000 capital, and those who are acquainted with his hustlln qualities believe he will suc ceed In his efforts. gjssjr Robert J. Whltbeck, a well known resident of this city, died at an early hour yesterday morning of Brlght's disease. Recently Mr. Whltbeck went to Portland for the purpose of under going an operation from the effects of which he never recovered. He was 44 years of age and is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral will be held on Sunday from the Baptist church and the Interment will be in Greenwood. Climax camp, Woodmen of the World, laat night elected the following officers to serve for the coming year Consul commander, Charles Hall; ad visor lieutenant, W. H. Snow; escort, R. Rllpl; watchman, H. Roe; sentry, V. Rost: manageer. G. Zlegler. The camp decided to hold memorial serv ices and to unveil the monument of the late Neighbor Rudolph Larsen on Memorial day. May SO. It is the ln tention that all of the members of the order shall attend the memorial ex curslon, and the clerk waa Instructed to make the necessary arrangements. Astoria Is to have an experlemental farm of an unique kind, and the ex periment will deal with the raising of Angora goats. Mr. F. . Perkins, lately from Kansas, has leased the Spelmeyer farm, near Morrison sta tton, for this purpose and will start with 25 goats, which will be Installed at an early date, The stylish butters will have every convenience afforded them, and if they can manage to thrive in Oregon, the species win be royally welcomed. Mr. Perkins will also raise nnuitrv und o-aj-den produce for the Astoria and Portland markets. He will make many Improvements and will go Into the business on a large scale. The strong right arm of the law and the left, too, if necessary Is about to descend and crush some miscreant who was seen from the dock yesterday shooting harmless seagulls. Such crime stands at the head of the list of misdemeanors. The seagull is harm less and, more than that, useful to great degree. They are the natural scavengers of the coast, and they are scavengers with the repulsive aspect of the buzzard and others done away with. Statistics Issued by the govern ment show that these birds are of great value to the coast along which they A man giving the name Floyd Dun lop, and claiming to be a scow man. was arrested yesterday in the east end for disorderly conduct Much complaint had been filed with the police because of the actions of Dunlop, and efforts were made therefore to apprehend him. However, he was caught yesterday. The man was arraigned before Justice Goodman on a most serious charge and was bound over to the circuit court in $1000 bonds. He could not give ball and was locked up in the county Jail. Dunlop Is 24 years of age, stands 6 feet In height and weighs 200 pounds. He comes from Pennsylvania, ine au thorltles have a clear case against him and his conviction is assured. For time It was thought1 he was mentally unbalanced, but the authorities say he Is quite sane. Have You Selected Your Summer Dress? We want the opportunity of showing you a line of Colored Dress Goods the equal of which cannot be found in any other store In Astoria, We not only carry the largest stock of Dry Goods in the city, but we have the best dress making department where the finest dresses In the city are made. There is one thing sure if you want anything GOOD TOU MUST GO TO DCNBAR'3. IHE A. -dunbar 0 THE LOWEST PRICED STORE IN ASTORIA FOR FINE GOODS. Arc Yon Interested In What Yon Wear? Do you like shoes that fit right and possess that chic quality called 'style?' If so, let us show you our latest arrivals. ' OXFORDS Latest models for summer wear-Prices right WHERITY, RALSTON 0 CO. The final monthly teachers' meeting for the year will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock in the high school building. Dr. Finch will speak to the instructors on the effect of children doing school work at home, and it Is expected that the physician will give correct and technical Insight Into the subject. After the program proper the teachers will enjoy a social hour and discuss the work of the past year. Th nnnolntments of Instructors for the coming year has not been made, but word comes from the school board that they will be soon. At the rhe toricnls yesterday afternoon Professor Bates of the Pacific university, de livered a delightful address on educa tional topics and was listened to with great interest by pupils and Instruc tors. The several schools are prepar ing Memorial day programs and will render them at different dates. A dele gation of the G. A. R. will visit each school at the time the program Is ren dered, speak to the students on Memor ial day subjects, and select from the program of each school the numbers that most appeal to them to be put on the program of the general Memorial day exercises. The miscreant who stole-the flowers from the yard of the high school has not been discovered hut the authorities are still looking for the person and justice will be meted out in abundance when he is caught AN ODDFELLOW'S SECRET la seldom known except in the Lodge room. However, ..IT WAS FOUND OUT That a good many delegates in their hurry to leave for Astoria, forgot to put brushes, combs, tooth brashes, etc. in their grips. When they found out we bad the largest and best line ot these articles, aa well as soaps, perfumes, sta tionery and toilet articles, they selected what tbey wanted from our large stock and were actually glad tbey left the old ones at borne. Comer Fourteenth and Commercial HART'S DRUG STORE PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Grace Dorlln Is visiting In the city. J. W. Seaborg Is down from Eagle Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Calender are in the cltr. R. C. Bell was down yesterday from the metropolis. W. F. Zwtck of Seattle was In the city yesterday. IJarrlson Fisher was registered at the Occident yesterday. Don E. Meldrum of Oregon City was In the city yesterday. Marlon Watson, a resident of Seattle, was an Astoria visitor yesterday. A. M. Oakes of Portland was among yesterday's guests at the Occident. W. H. Andrews of San Francisco was In Astoria on business yesterday. Adam S. Collins, a well known San Francisco traveling man, was In the city yesterday. Mrs. Emma Gaines, a delegate to the recent convention of the Rebekahs, has remained in Astoria for a visit of several days. W. H. Soules circulation manager of -the Portland Telegram, arrived yes terday on the steamship Columbia and proceeded up to Portland. Mr. Soules had been In California for a vacation. Fisher Bros., Company DEALERS IN Paints, Oils and Glass, Hardware, Iron and Steel, Groceries, Provisions and Crockery, Ship Chand lery and Boat Supplies, McCormick Mowers and Rakes, Corrugated Iron and Building Material, Hardwood Lumber. FISHER BROS., COMPANY The TROY Laundry Is the only White Labor Laundry in the City. Does the Best of Work at very reasonable Prices, and is in every way worthy of your patronage. Cor. 10th and DUANE STS. Phone 1991 PRAEL O COOK TRANSFER CO. Telephone 221. " Draying and Expressing . All goods shipped toour care will recei ve special attention. 709-715 Center cfal Street. Reliance Electrical Works H.W.CY'JOB, Manager We are thoroughly prepared for making estimate, and executing order, for all kinds of electrical installing and repairing. Supplies in stock. We sell the Celebrated SHELBY LAMP. Call up Thone 1161. 428 BOND STREET ASTORIA- IRON WORKS JOHN FOX. Pres. and Supt. T.U BISHOP. Secretary A. L. FOX, Vice President, ASTORIA SAVINGS BANC, Treos Designers and Manufacturers of THS LATEST IMPROVED CANNING MACHINERY, MARINE ENGINES AND BOILERS. COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Foot of Fourth Stmt, . . . ASTOEIA, OREGON.