THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
FRIDAY, DKCKMIER 23, 1M4.
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GBRiSTDAS OFFERINGS
SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK ON
ALL CHRISTMAS GOODS
This sale is in force from 7:30 in the
morning until we close in the evening
every day in the week.
If you have not visited our store you
have not seen the
Cream of the Christmas Goods
in Astoria. Do your shopping in the
morning, but if you must shop at night
you will receive the same courteous
treatment accorded our customers 365
days in the year.
Morse Department Store
Where Everybody Likes to Trade
Choral Service is to be ' Feature
of the Day.
SPLENDID PROGRAM MADE
Lsdiea of Catholie Church Deserving
of Credit for Interest 8hrewn In
Christmae Miniatrationt Man
Will b. Grand.
RUSSIAN SUBTERFUGE.
Man Bribad to Maka Falaa Statamanta
Relative to Dogger Bark Trawlers.
London, Dec. 12. The publication! of
statement In St Petersburg that Bull
fishermen voluntarily testified before
the investigation commission that there
were foreign torpedoboaU among the
Dogger bank trawlers were latter fired
were fired upon by the Russian fleet
Is considered only a repitlon of simi
lar statements emanating from Hull
and appearing In London papers dur
tag the past tew days. The statements
are circumstantial and bear out the
statements that some men of the Game
cock fleet had made such statements
PER80NAL MENTION.
before" the Russian j consul. Only on$
man Is named as ' having made , the
statements. He is boatswain of trawl
er Ava, and he stated today that he
was induced to make the statement
while intoxicated. He also admits hav
ing received a certain amount of money
from Russian sources.' He now de
clares that the statements are not true.
All published reports from Hull say
positively that the statements were
procured ' by Hwo agents of the Rus
sian government Russian embassy In
London tonight deny that any undue
efforts were used to secure statements.
L. F. Roe of Portland Is In the city
on business.
A. P. Harrison of Chinook was in the
city yesterday.
F. D. Kentner and wife were In Port
land yesterday.
Miles J. Doyle of Deep River was
In the city yesterday.
Phil McDonough and wife of Bear
Cliff were in the city yesterday.
Hon. L Bergman has been over to
his Grays River ranch the past few
days.
Malcom Barger of the A. 4 C. will
leave for Portland tonight to spend
Christmas.
W. B. Stratum, attorney general of
Washington, was in the city yesterday
on legal business.
Mrs. Captain Al Betts will leave for
Portland this morning to spend Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. John Betts.
W. M. Whitney representing the
Oregon Fire Relief Association of Mc-
Minnville, is in the city and will make
Astoria his headquarters for about a
month.
DEAR OLD LONDON.
The musical program arranged and
conducted by Mrs. M. T. Brooks, or'
ganlst assisted by George W. Lamer
basso, and the following ladles and
gentlemen of Saint Mary's choir: So
pranoa Meadames, J. H. O'Connell and
Josle McCormtck, Misses Nan Rahlea
Madge Sovey, Kate Shlvely, May
Magee, Anna Magee, Bertha Fannon
Mary Grammes, Hilda Brunold, Helen
Brooks; contraltos, Mesdnmes Max
Sklbbe, Richard Cearns and W. J. Bar
ry; Misses, Kate Slnnott, Laura Me
Cann, Mary Dealey and Bessie O'Con
nor; tenors, John McCue, John Shield,
Thomas Colleen and Robert Kenyon
bassos, John McCann, John Klnkello,
Richard Cearns and George W. Larner.
Instrumental Miss Irene Parker, vlo
Hn; W. C. Laws.
"Oh. Holy Night Adam
Soloists, Miss Madge Sovey, Miss
chorus.
"Aspergea Me" Chorus
"Kyrle" Farmer
Soloists, Miss Madge Sovey. Miss
Kate Slnnott John Shield anj
George W. Larner.
"Gloria" Farmer
Soloists, Mrs. J. H. O'Connell
Miss Kate Slnnott John Shield
and George W. Larner.
"Credo" Farmer
Soloists, Mrs. J. H. O'Connell.
Miss Kate Slnnott John Shield
and George W. Larner, and the
chorus.
Offertory Soprano solo and) chorus.
"Adeste Fidelia"
Soloist Miss Helen Brooks and
chorus.
"Sanctus" Farmer
Soloists, Miss Madge Sovey, Miss
Kate Slnnott John Shield and
George W. Larner.
'Agnus Dei" Farmer
Soloists, Hiss Madge Sovey, Miss
Kate Slnnott John Shield and
George W. Larner and chorus.
'Ave Maria" , Mascaglt
Contralto solo Miss Laura Mc
Cann, soloist
The Birthday of a Klng"..Neldlinger
Soprano solo Miss Kate Shlvely,
soloist
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
and
Obscured by Unprecedented Fog,
Traffic Stopped.
London, Dec. 22. As yet there is no
sign of the fog lifting that has en
veloped the kingdom for two days. The
absence of wind throughout Great
Britain Is almost unprecedented, and
mjeterologists do not anticipate a
change for 24 hours. The congestion
o traffic and the suspension of busi
ness is general, and railway traffic is
paralized.
Places of amusement are deserted,
and shopkeepers see ruin in the lack
of 'Christmas buyers.
Parkar House.
Mauley M. Strawn, Knappton.
J. D. Spencer, San Francisco.
P. H. Woolley, Portland.
John P. Paul, Nahcotta, Wash.
B. A. Seaborg, Nahcotta, Wash.
Thomas Saltke, Bismarck, N. Dak.
Jim's Bost Anchors.
Victoria, Dec. 22. The- steamer Min
nesota, which arrived today from New
London to enter the oriental trade for
the Great Northern railway, was
obliged to go to anchor at Esqulmalt,
owing to a heavy gale. The reception
by the local board of trade and other
corporations was abandoned in conse
quence of the storm.
Band tc Incorporate.
Bend, Ore., Dec. 22. Bend voted for
Incorporation In an election this week,
and W. E. Goodwillt was elected first
mayor. Other officers are: Recorder,
J. W. Lawrence; councllmen, C. H
Erlckson. E. McMillan. C. W. Merrill,
C. M. Redfleld, F. Shonquest and J
Wert.
Stockman Meat.
Spokane, Dec. 22. E. F. Benson of
Tacoma was elected president of the
Washington Livestock Association to
night Other officers elected were:
Vice president A. J. Splawn, North
Yakima; secretary, F. Mothrock, Spok
ane, and treasurer, L. G. Monroe
Spokane.
If he asks you where it
Comes From
Your reply should be, it
Comes From
Herman
Wise's
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Smoking Jackets, Vests,
Umbrellas,
, Handkerchiefs and Ties,
The things that
John would like to have
Are Sold by
Herman
Wise
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Who lived mit ahea.
She had so many kids
She didn't know what to do.
For eome aha buyed eweaters)
For some aha got TIES.
Did You gesa whera aha got 'emf
Yeoat ask
HERMAN WISE
THE RELIABLE CLOTHIER
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT.
Racpanad Under New Management.
John Blaslch has leased the Callfor
nla Restaurant and Oyster House and
now prepared to servt the public.
The best oysters and meals In the
city. Family trade supplied. Oood
cooks, polite waiters and prompt service.
Men's Lounging Robes, plain blue
nd gray colorings, cord and tassel;
great values at $5 and up at Danslger
Oo.'s.
Our headache tablets will quickly
gently and safely cure you, no matter
how violent the headache. If they
fail return bottle and get your money.
Charles Rogers.
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RcfuUr Meals. 23 Ccati
Sunday Dinners Specialty
Everythlor the Market Affords
There Is only one place In Astoria
that carries the genuine Old Georgia,
Moonshine, corn whisky. P. E. Pet
erson of the Mirror, has received a
There is no complaint about bnslness
at the Star saloon. Good goods and
courteous treatment will draw trade to
any first-class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best Is none too good for our customers,
consignment direct from the distillery.'
Have you seen the new automatic
Morris chairs? The only place to get
them la at Zapp ft Co.'s.
Best meals in town at the New Style
Restaurant "
The Occident tonsorlal parlors and
bath facilities are equalled by none.
Everything modern and up to date.
See Peterson.
Smoke
the New Size
LA IMPERIAL CIGAR f
ALL HAVANA. (No imitation goes with us.)
Save the Bands
And got the diamond in Seymour's window, or
the $29 gold piece or a fine suit of clothes. :
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BURNS,!!
Our selection of Christinas presents affords you a suffi
ciently wide range of articles to make presents to all
your friends and relatives:
We have for Men.
Shoes, Slippers, Socks
Suspenders, Ties, Hats,
Shirts, Umbrellas, Suits,
Necktie Boxes, Brushes,Etc.
We have for Ladies:
Waists, Silk Petticoats, Furs, Fancy
Collars, Handkerchiefs, Slippers, Al
bums, Jewel Cases, Card Cases, Glove
Boxes, Manicure Sets, Photo Boxes, Etc.
Thing's That Will
Please Everybody:
Vases, Ink Stands, Fancy Baskets,
Clocks, Candle Holders. Pictures,
Center Pieces in Battenburg, Cheney,
Embroidery, Etc. Statuary, Books, Etc.
. We have for the Children A complete line of toys of every description. Don't put off till tomorrow
what you can do today. Shop now when the stock is full and remember that you can always buy
cheaper at
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