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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1905)
TIIE MORNING AS TORI AN, ASTOK14, OREQOjf. WIDNf IOAY, (WAV 34, 1W. ft Princess Curly locks ft. TTIIE inn got up early that morn- i II In- It kissed th dewdrop i EA. from thA erne ami nnnnetff tlie i eyes of the laxy buttercups. He birds sang their sweetest. The wind touched tnd tosted the green branches fct the great oak tree that grew so close to the palace wall aguinst the little princess' windows. little Prince Curly Locks sat up In ted, shook, the tangled curls from her yes and remembered that today was her birthday. No wonder all nature was glad,, for even the butterflies loved her.. But,, alas for the happy heart of tne little maid, that day marked the beginning of her troubles. Perhaps I would best tell the story to jou as it was told to me by a great jeilow butterfly who seemed to know f what he was talking: i "Many yenrs ago In the midst of a great forest stood grand old palace surrounded by gardens so beautiful that nothing before had ever been seen thr.t could equal theci. Here Pr!r"-c" Curly Locks, little Prince Parling aud their pupa aud mau-.ina llvrd. 1CC i'"""" " lu- rs la their own language. She under- turd the song the wind sang hor nut! I tt- stories the birds told her of faroff! kuds where no winter ever came. But j vm... . ..11 it. a o.. m IUE BUTTEUFLI ES best of all, she loved to dance with the butterflies In and out among the flow ers. "It wag springtime now. The little princess remembeied how only a few short weeks before she had watched lite flocks of birds flying over the palace- returning from their winter home. But one thing she did not see. It was a strange- foreign seed that one of the birds dropped in passing. It hud taken root, and now on her birthday morning beautiful poppy opened Its eyes to the sun. When the princess first saw It bcx ye grew wide with surprise, for never before had she seen a poppy so large and fair:. Oh, mamma,' she cried. It is a present from the fairy queen, and It la large enough to bold Prince Ifcrllng.' "With a merry laugh ber mamma esrught up the little prince and seated him in the crimson flower. He looked ' like a little fairy as be sat there crow ing and kicking with delight. But as they looked the petals of the poppy gently closed over the baby face, and fittle Prince Darling was a prisoner. In rain they tried to push back the relvet petals, for they had become as iron. They called to the prince, but no answer came back. AH day they work ' ed with hammer, ax and chisel. All day the poor mother lay In a deathlike swoon. But when the moon came up over the distant mountains and the tars came out one by one little Prince ItarEng was still a prisoner. The story spread abroad. Strong men came from faroff countries, fur greet amounts of gold had been offer ed by the frantic father, but no oue could open the giant flower. At last Chey noticed that the flower was shrinking. Smaller and smaller it grew until at last It disappeared, and nothing was left but the green leaves ftL plant "The summer passed by, the autumn eame, and little Princess Curly Locks ao longer danced with the butterflies acrid the flowers. Instead she sat with (infamy eyes looking up in the blue sky, thinking, ever thinking, of her ba- by brother. One day as she sat under the shade of the trees she beard two daisies talking. Said one: "The little prince Is not dead. I know where to fnd him. I beard the story from a dewdrop.' 'Where Is bef said the oth er. 'Did yoo ever hear,' replied the first daisy as it nodded Its bead in the wind, "of the wonderful poppy klng fioinf Far away toward the south lie beautiful enchanted lake. In the cen ter f which Is an island that la ovrned by the popples and ruled orer by f&e toppy iraeen. '"It was the poppy queen Ncrse'f ,oo stole the little prii.ee. The tew- L jij i.. ji i, j 1 W 1 ( fl irop told me all about It When win ter coms the popples, like us, shut tUemselvea up in. their little seed houses. When the birds flew over the island on their way tack from the south oue of them picked up the quoou reppy seetf and, brlnglug It here, drop- ed It lu this garden. When the poppy queen awoke from her winter nap and found herself In a strange country she was very ungry. Although she Is so fair, her heart is very wicked or she would never have stolen so sweet a child as the little prince.' . "With throbbing heart rriuoess Curly Locks listened to tills etory. Oh, why bad tbey not told her before? Softly she slipped Into the palace, made ready for her journey, and next morning lie fore the lazy sun was up she was plod ding along through the forest with her face ever turned to the south. The lit tle feet were soon very weary. The briers scratched her bands and tore her dress. When she became faint and hungry she plucked fruit from the wayside trees and drank cold water from a spring. Nightfall came, and she j slept on a mossy bank, the stars keep i Ing watch. When the day broke she hurried on again. Once stopping to drInk from , ttle Ptmun 8m. SJlled t bwiUtifu, butterfly that had fallen Into water and was etrUKtUng for lu lif6t u m not (ake ,ong t0 rMCUe t FORMED A BRIDGE. and It flew off Into the sunshine, happy and free again. "Three days she traveled lxfore she reached the enchanted lake, and theu, although she could see the poppy is land, there- was no way of reaching It. The waters of the lake were very elear, and she could see far down In Its depths boats, human skeletons and even animals that had been drawn down by the magic tide. She turned nway in despair and saw coming to ward her a cloud of butterflies. Nearer and nearer they came, the butterfly king in advauce. The king alighted on 0 bush in front of her and snld: "Oh, Princess Curly Locks, I wish to repay you for saving one I love from a eruel death. We know for wliom you seek and would aid you. I have come with my army to build you a bridge over the enchanted lake.' And then as she looked she saw her bright winged friends move forward, and soon a bridge of living butterflies spanned the hike. "Over the bridge she lightly tripped, and as she reached the farther shore a toddling figure came toward her down the shining sand. With a cry of Joy she caught the little prince in her arms, aud with one backward giam-e to where great fields of jxippies nodded in the breeze she sped back over the bridge to home and safety. "Can you Imagine the Joy that reigned In that grim old palace when the little ones returned? Great feasts were given, 'large bonfires built and through the country far and wide went ringing the glad tidings, 'Little Prince Darling Is home again.' "When the birds found bow much sorrow had been caused by one of their number they punished the guilty one by shutting him np in a tree, and there he Is to this day. For many years his cousin, the wolpeoker, has sought to set him free; but, alas, he knows not the tree that is the poor bird's pris on. So all day long be goes from tree to tree, pecking with his bill and call ing, ever calling. "If you would know when th prison er is st last free watch the woodpeck er, for when bis pecking and bla call ing pease forever you may know that his mission has leen fulfilled." Boston Herald. A Paaar Deflaltloa. A little schoolgirl's definition of a railroad ticket is worth repeating. In n composition written In one of the Boston primary seboolsNm "A Railway Journey" the little one says, among other things' "You have to get a ticket, whlrh Is a piece of paper, and you give It to a nan, who cuts a hole ln,t und lets you pas3 through." Schoolmaster. The Skuuk luliliiiif, A singular fact cctnuevted with the skunk cfibbage is In regard t; the odor from which It derives Its speeltle name. It has Uu supposed that this odor Is glveu lo the flowers for the purpose of attracting carrion flies and thereby securing cross fertilisation. The flow ers are absolutely odor less, aud the fetid character rises from the plant only wheu the flowers or learn are. broken or bruised. Waea Ftlih Wa Kaahloaable. The rich In the middle agon coucealed ft want of clcanlluesa lu their homes ninl persons uuder a profusion of cost ly scents, and to swarm with vermin was no disgrace. Chlaeae Xenrapapere, Chinese newspapers, owlug to the cheap quality of puper used aud to the low price of labor, both literary and mechanical, are' Issued at an extreme ly small figure, lite price of the ordl uary Shanghai journal la 4 cash, or about one-fifth of a cent Moon aa4 Karlk. Volcanic outbursts aud earthquakes occur most frequently when the moon la nearest the earth. A gala CaatOM. Among the Zulus anything worn about the neck la sacred. No matter how precious It Is, It Is left untouched The dead of battle may I stripied of every garment or ornament but that about the neck. Saved by Dynamita. Sometimes a flaming city is saved by dynamite a space that the fire can't cross. Sometimes, a cough hangs on so long, you fed as if nothing but dynamite would cure it. Z. T, Gray, of Calhoun, Ga writes; "My wife had a very aggravated cough, which kept her awake nights. Two physicians could not help her; so she took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consum ption, Coughs and ColJs, which eased her cough, gave her sleep and finally cured her." Strictly scientific curd for bronchitis and La Grlrpe, at Chas. Rogers drug store, price 50c and $1.00; guaranteed. Trial bottle free. Tiie Sagar Beet. Almost a hundred years of expert meut aud hard work were needed be fore the cultivation of the beet for sug- u became profitable in Europe. No rrop in the world requires more pains taking and sWcutitk- cultlvatiuu to xake it a success, and mine rebukes .a.-y going method more promptly. t'lml Trade Journal, , The f.j-st kuowu-trade Journal pub lished It" the world was a bookseller's xouibly, which was called Mercuritu I.itirurius, and whiuU, made LU a;vur auce in lt. Cslarad for Action. When the body Is cleared for action, by Dr. King's New Life Pills, you can tell It by the bloom of health on the cheeks; the brightness of the eye; the firmness oC the flesh and muscles; the buoyancy f f the mind. Try them. At Chas. Rogers' drug store, 25 cent. A Beftea Puatoloa. Little Willie yy pa has a position In the Tenny Savings biak for ten years. Little Maggle-Dar not'ln'. My p Is in d penny tentlary for life. A Creeping Death. Blood poison creeps up towards the heart causing death. J. E. Ste&rns, Belle Plaine, Minn., writes that a Mead, dreadfully injured' his hand. friend dreadfully Injured his hand, which swelled up like blood pollening. Btjcklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, hefe'ed the wound, and 'saved his life. It in ther world Vic burns nnd sores. 25c at Chas. Rogtrs' drug 1. ore. I For Porch Porch and 5ummer Home Bamboo Furniture .gives that refreshing touch to the weary and tired pTson. 8ettees, Roman Chairs, Hall racks, etc., etc.. Htep in and ex amine the line. Did you buy that Chocolate sat yet? 6 Commercial street. MU.rl CLASSIFIED ItATKSi First Insertion, One Ceil t Word, One Week, Each Mne, 30c. Two Weeks, Kach Line, 45c. One Month, Kach Line, 75c, . Astorian Free Want Ads. Anyone Desiring t Situation can Insert an Advertisement in this Coleman of Three Lines two limes tre: TO EXCHANGE. WANTED TO EXCHANGE FOR As toria or Seaside property fine lttu tan prune orchard of 10 acres situated In Clark county, Wash.; 1100 bearing trees, paying giKid dividends; prlco $3000; for further particulars Inquire ut Astorlun office. EMPLOYMENT OFFICES. MAX 8TRAEL ft CO.. EMPLOYMENT office, SSS Bond St Phont Red 2301. All kinds of help furnished on short notice. Call or phone. FOUND. FUl'ND A GILLNET AHOl'T 158 foet long In Tongue Point eddy on 16th: owner can have same by Identi fying prop 'r:.y and pay Ing charge. Call on lUrold Alne. lttOj IMirtsoti avenue, Atorla, Ore. HELP WANTED. MEN WANTED AT FORT STEVENS to cleur land; $2 per day. Loren Seward. Ft Stevens, Ore. i COT WANTED TO WORK IN Aptly at Astorlun printing efflce. ottlce. WANTED MEN AND WOMEN TO learn watchmaking, engraving. Jew eler's work; only practical working school for Jewelers; money made learning, r'eattlw Watchmnklng & En gruvlng school. P. I. Bldg. Seattle. WANTED LADY 'K GENTLEMAN of fair education to travel fer a firm of $J51.000 capital; xalary $l,0T2 r year and expens-s; paid weekly. Ad dress, with stamp, J. A. Alxean.l r. As toria. Or. HOUSES WANTED. WANTED TO RENT FURNISHED house for th summer, by om who will take wood care of the property. Address manager Warrtn Packing Co., City. FUR RENT LARGE FHoNT Rou.M; fire and electric light; Rues- view In dry. Address C. A., AMoilnn. ROOMS WANTED. WANTED 2 OR 3 FURNISHED; rooms for housekeeping In good neighborhood. AJdress.Asterlan oflke. TWO HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS, furnished. 15 10th st. MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED AT OASTO.VS FEED stables, No. 103 lUh St., Wool mo hair, hides and furs. FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SALE HIGH cui.vir.ti, about 8 feet long. Apply a.t Astor ian office. TOR SALE SECOND-HAND 7 COL- umn newspaper outfit; complete ex cept press; cheap, inquire at tms oi flee. INCUBATOR FOR SALE 400 EGGS capacKy; also three 10 capacity brooders; flrst-tlaaa centfnioa. AO dress A. Astoria Office. FOR SALE STEAM TUO IN HK8T- class condition; terms reasonable; suitable for selnln purposes, tor particulars apply at this office. OLD PAPERS FOR 8 ALE AT THIS Office: 25a per hundred. BIDS WANTED. BIDS WTLL BE RECEIVED FOR UP-' per structure of the new St. Mary's hospital; plans and specifications em be seen at the office of the architect at St. Mary's hospital; all bids to be In on or before May SI; right is res TVd to reject any or all bids. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-Pro. posals will be received for a two story 'frame store building until May 29 at 2 P. m., 1905, for J. N- Griffin. In formation can be obtained at Griffin's book store, M2 Commercial St., Asto ria, Ore. Right Is reserved to reject any and all bids. CALL FOR BIDS U. 8. ENGINEER Office, Portland, Ore., May 22. 1905 Sealed proposals will be received here for mattress, rock and pile work In connection with extension of Jetty nt mouth of Coqullle river, Ore., until 11 A. M June 22, 1905, and then publicly opened. Information on application. ,V. C. Lnngfllt, laj., Engrs. ADVERTISING. of Charge. BUSINESS DIRECTORY BROKERAGE. C. J. TRENCH AUD Rsal Estate, Insuranoa, Cemmlsalsn and Shipping, CUSTOM HOUSE BROKER. Offioa 139 Ninth Strset, Ntat U Justlo Offioa. ' ASTORIA, OREOON, ELECTRIC BARBERS. "TTHETVl b rato r METHOD OF APPLYING ELECTRI CITY. With our Eleetrlo Radiator we apply It to the head or face. A shav and face massage with the new apparatus. 10 rents. Hculp trentmnt, 25 cents Five expert barbers. Porcelain baths. All at the Oeoidsnt Barbsr Shop, Occi dent Hotel llldg.. A. E. Peterson. Prop MANICURING. DO NOT ENVY Yeur friend's beauty.. Come In and let us tsll you hew v braautify the face by tltetrieity.. HAIR DRESSING tot aD ocriistona. Our famous Face Cream and Lotions aid you at your borne to obtain escu lent results. Call at the Beauty Par lor of Mra. Martha C. Peterson. Facial Electrician, Manicuring anj Massage No, 641 Duane St.. Astnrln. MILK DEALERS. FRESH MILK from good, elsan, htalthy cows. EITHER MORNING er NIGHT diliv ry. THE 8L00P-JEFFERS CO, IDth ftisd !iuuw stiet. RESTAURANTS. Stop On Your Way Ta Portland or SeaW oppoalt the depot and eat at THE FLAG OTSTER AND CHOP HOUKB. Good meals, prompt service. Save money, time and trouble by gettin all kind of fruit ajnd canned goods here for your trip. FlIWWJUaSMEAfi for 15c; nico cake, cofloo,' pie, or doughnuts, .rxr, at V. S. Restaur ant. 431 Btmd St. BEST 15 CENT MEAL. You can nlwuys find the best 15-tent meul in the city at the Rising Sun Restaurant. 012 Coinmerr-iiil St. t REAL ESTATE. VEHMOSA PARK LOTS. THE MOST exclusive property at Seaside, Ore. Facing the Paclmj ocean In Oregon's reitlnst mimnwr reaoet, the lots ate a good investment at $150 to 1330 each. Inspectlua Invited, A, GUbert. Jr. Seaside, Ore. SINGING. Voice, Cultur And Singing instructions. Indlvidunl or run Instructions. Bpeclul terms t.j clMee of three pupils, entering tg geiber. Private. Instruction at reason able rates. MRS. R. E. PASLAV, No. 7t ExebaTure fit.. Phnnn Red 3054. WOOD YARDS. WOOD! WOOD! WOOD Cord weed, mill wood, box wood, any kind af wood at lowest priosa. Kelly, tha transfer man. 'Phone 2211 Blaok, Barn en Twelfth, epposlt opera houea. BILLIARD HALL8. Occident Hotel Bar (EL Billiard Hall. Tables New and Everything First Class. Finest brands of Liquors and Cigars BAY VIEW HOTEL E. GLASER, Prop, jomt Cooklnjt Comfdrtablt Btdi,' Ruion able Rt and Nice TiutmenL HOTELS. HOTEL PORTLAND PORTLAND, 0L Finest Hotel In ths Northwest, The Tired Traveler, la ever happy to find comfortable stopping plact. Where to put up Is ths prevalent question after long Jour ney. Ten can solvs ib problem lb Astoria by going to th - PARKER HOUSE Whose gonial host, Mr. T. 3. Proem ser, Is an experienced hotel man and who on April 1 took charge of this popular hostelry and baa Inaugurated a new feature to the house by opening the tflntng room in connection with the hotel Mil Is now able to give his pat rons board and lodgings, the best In Astoria, for tl and 91-St per day. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Room at ti, (0. "J and II. free buss to a-rsl from the hotel. J. T. BROEMSER. PROfESSIONAL CARDS. PHYSICIANS. JAY TITTLE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND Pl'liOEON Aellug Aatlatant Sorua , P. 8, Uarlue llial Her viee. XBee hours: 10 to II a.nv I to 4:19 p.nx ITT Commercial Btreet tnd Floor. DTTISTS, DR. T. L. BALL, DENTIST. ")2 Commercial Ht Astoria, Oreaon. Du. VAUGIIAN, . Dkntist rytbiin Kulldlng, Astoria, Oregon. Dr. W. C. LOO AN 1 IENTI.ST 17H OooiroeirUl St , Hhansban HuilJIng MEDICAL. Br.C&eTTt JFOKDtBlUL HOK1 TXZATICCrfT taaj ai IiiM Oav KMvuaeaS eeaae " mi mm grrm ee J. 11a mm Ma aii.w. mm mt mm ma Ma tm Tbe C Ga Wo Giaca Et&tu Ok UJ AMsr Si ftTlMSM SCOW BAY IRON and BRASS WORKS Msnufficturens of Iron. Htetl, Urass und. Fronze i'.istlng. fieneritl F(invtr'inn and I'at timmnkerm Abxiluely first cl:is work. Low st Jrli ei. Phone 245.t. 18th and Frsnklin. Summer Hats ff .tourn we have them from this" every Any ,tr-rt l.at t tl-.e stylish, dress hut. Dressy StreH Hati fim 91.5a ,4p. Styliih Oress Hats fn.m $5.00 AND UP We trim huts to ordi'r. or aeo you the Bhapes and trlmrglngs. to nmke up your own hat at home. THE FAIR MRS. A. JALOFP, Prop. EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY AT Reasonable Prloes. STAR THEATER BLDO, ASTORIA. OSTEOPATHIST8. Dr. Bhodae. nicks. Dr. J. E-gnyder !0STE0PATHS. Office Manseii Bid. Phojie Black 2065 873 Commercial St.. Astoria, Ore. ., eaaa ta mm jTfcra ag Mw a e a aaifcJaiSeKSaa