THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, DKCKMIER 23, 1M4. IAS, MUSIC i i HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENT P EC I AL 8 s 1 M! Mi : : : i1 ! it! ' I ! r 1 j ', j t. i f i, v r. m I'M . t t I ' ! I ' 1 i i ; s r i i 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 And its way up in G 3 llljitdjciijaininsf CtrmtCMxtkrMr Smoking Jackets, Vests, Umbrellas, , Handkerchiefs and Ties, The things that John would like to have Are Sold by Herman Wise There Was an eld wimmena 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. annanttnnnnttnnnnattitnnniinnttttttsantinnn The Best Restaurant w a a a a Palace Catering Company I aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaali The s Palace Cafe 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. : II J. V. 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 "4 THIE THTWIJT I ! BEE