4
IRK IN A SAW MILL
Experience of a Columbia County
Man Who Hunted for WorK.
NOT FITTED FOR BUSINESS
From Sawdust Manipulator to Assist
ant Fireman He Enjoys the Respect
and Confidence of His Employers Who
Suggest More Easy Employment.
The following taken from the Colum
bia Register, will sound like a story from
borne:
Not having all the money I wanted,
this spring, I decided to go out in the
cold, cold, world to seek work. I wa
not compelled to work, but it was work
or starve, and though, perhaps somewhat
rash, I concluded to experiment with
labor.
The neighbors took quite a consider
able interest in my get-rk-h-quiek scheme,
and seemed to think it a doubtful ex
periment, as they had never known one
to work. Kven the ladies exhibited an
interest, and several requested me to
have a phottograhp taken, while at work
as it would be a eurosity.
One lady also inquired how long I ex
pected to be absent. I told her probably
all summer. She said that if that was
the case she would set a few hens and
raise chickens for the market. I went
to Rainier where I secured employment
with the Columbia River Door Co. an
waa assigned to the saw mill department.
The foreman asked if I had talent for
any special work. I told him I was com
petitent to handle most any kind of busi
ness. He put be to handling sawdust
The sawdust run into conveyor and
waa carried into the lire room, where
part of it waa stored away to be used
t night aa fuel, the balance went to the
back of mj neck and into my shoes. The
foreman seemed to have great confidence
in my ability as he kept constantly urg
ing me to do a little more. He also
thought lota of me and stayed near me
and watched to see that I didn't get
hwt It was sometime, however, before
SfieFOARD $
Special
Saturday, June lOth,
lO to 12
On Saturday morning between the hours of 10 and
12 o'clock we place on sale one hundred
and fifty dozen pairs of
LADIES1
They were bought by us direct from the manufac
turer at an unusually low price and our patrons will
profit by our purchase. They are worth 15 to 20
cents the pair. While they last you can take one or
as many pairs as you like at the remarkably low
prices of
5c
THE
iSee Window Display.
The Foard & Stokes Co.
Astoria's Greatest Store.
Where New Things Make Their Debut
lie succeeded in get till); my name wi
red. At first he called me Mr. Kiley
and later it was Heiley. which he finally
shortened to "you blamed fool."
Some of my fellow workmen, who had
once lived in Kansas, and witnessed the
rapid maneuvers of a cyclone, told me
there was a perceptive difference in my
movements and those of a cyclone. They
claimed a cyclone was the swiftest
Quite a number also asked me if I was
working out a debt. Once when the
whistle Wowed 1 was executing some rap
id movements in the direction of the din
nor table, when I butted up against a
water pipe. My head i soft yet th
doctor says it will probably always be
After 1 had been there some time, the
foreman developed alarming symptoms
of nervous prostration, so the manager
transferred me to the night shift to
serve as fireman. He also appointed a
watchman to keep me awake, and gave
him instructions to turn the hose on me
occasionally.
Before leaving the saw mill the fore
man called me aside and told me I was
wasting mv young life away working In
a mill, an! I ought to secure employ
ment that was more in accordance with
my natural talents 1 asked what he
would advice me to do. He said if he
was me he would go to some quiet vil
lage where there was a small cemetery
and secure a position as sexton, as the
delibetate funeral like style which char
acterized my movements, peculiarly fit
ted me for that occupation."
Three-Round Scrap.
Two young men fought a three-round
contest to a finish last evening on Com
menial street. The scrap lasted about
ten minutes. This item is published for
the benefit of the police force, who may
not know that the scrap occurred.
A. 0 U. W. Hotice.
By direction of the lodge, notice is
hereby given that on Saturday even
ing, June 10, 1905, a matter of grave im
porta nee will come up for discussion and
explanation, to which each and every
member is invited to be present.
(Attest:) F. D. Winton, Recorder.
A. L. CLARK, Master Workman
Mrs. Fallon Good marin', Mrs. Toolan
Do yea t'ink well hov war!
Mrs. Toolan Oi don't know, Mrs
Fallon. It depinds greatly phether yez
do or don't forgit to return th' flatirons
yea borrowed a? me. Do yez moind?
STOKES CO.
,
osiery
Sale !
a. in.
PAIR.
ME
MERCHANT
MARINE
German Bark Anna Will Receive
Orders off the Bar.
CARGO LUMBER FOR MANILA
The United State Cruiser Marblehead
and Two Other Cruisers art Expected
to Arrive in This Morning, Having
Been Delayed by Strong Head Winds.
The United States cruiser Marblehead
is expected to arrive about 0 o'clock this
morning. Two other cruisers will prob
ably arrive during the day.
SKIPPING NEWS.
The oil tank Whittier arrived in yes
terday. The steamer Toledo was delayed In
geting away from Aberdeen and will
probably arrive today.
The steamers Melville, F.l Hurd and
Clara were inspected yesterday by In
spectors. Kdwards mid Fuller.
The steamer Dispatch will complete
her cargo of lumlier for San Francisco
and will leave Portland tonight.
The tug Dauntless with the barge
Monterey with cruid oil from Sun Fran
cisco Is exectcd to arrive today.
The steniu schooner Cascades, with
.VVLtHtt) feet of lumlier, fur San Francisco,
is expected down from Portland today.
The British bark Andes blew up at
Antigua. British Indies, yesterday, after
putting into port on account of fire. The
rew was saved.
The American bark Hecla has complet
ed loading a cargo of lumber at Portland
for Manila and shipped her crew. She
will leave down tomorrow night.
The German bark Henrietta was re
ported drifting dangerously near the
shore yesterday and Capt Bailey took
the Tatoosh down and stood by her un
til she sailed away.
The steamer St. Paul arrived in yes
terday morning from San Francisco with
freight and passenger. She was 24
hours late owing to encountering head
winds.
The bark Pinmore, which is now en
route from San Francisco, will load a
cargo of lumber at the mills of the North
Pacific Lumlier Company for Melbourne,
Australia. She bring some general car-i
go consigned to Meyer, Wilson t Com
pany. By a large vote of the members in all
the ports of the Pacific Coast, the agree
ment between the steamship managers
association and the Sailors' I'nion of the
Pacific has been ratified. Similar action
by the mebmers of the marine firemen
and marine cooks and stewards concluds
the negotiations and insure harmonious
relations between shipowners and sea
men engaged in the steam-schooner busi
ness for at least a year.
The (Jerman bark Anna will receive or
ders when she arrives off the mouth of
the Columbia river to proceed to Puget
Sound to load lumber for Melbourne,
Australia. Meyer, Wilson 4 Company.
her agents in this port, received word
this morning to have the captain of the
Anna notified upon his arrival. The
Anna is returning from a voyage to Taku
Bar, China, and came out seeking busi
ness. She is a big carrier, her lust cargo
out of this port measuring over 2,000,000
feet. The Anna left Taku for the Co
lumbia river May 10.
No permanent agreement has yet been
arrived at Is-1 ween the Shipowners' As
sociation of the Pacific Coast and the
Sailors' Union. The agreement of last
year expired about a month ago, and is
now running upon a tenure of 30 days'
notice by either side. It is understood,
however, that the shipowner have in
timated their desire to continue the agree
intent indefinitely upon the 30 days
basis. The Suilors' Union, it appears.
will hold out for a year' contract, or
terminate the one existing at the expi
ration of the next 30 days.
Narrow Escape.
Yesterday morning while Mr. Johnson,
a driver for Win. Kelly, was crossing the
railroad track at the Parker house, the
roudway gave away and the rear end of
the wagon went through the break. The
hounds on the front endfof the wagon
caught on the stringers which prevented
the wagon and horses from going over
board. The driver juinicd off, but
fortunately, the tide whs out, and aside
from a few scratches, he was uninjured,
but it was a very narrow escape. The
accident occurred at tin; fiot of the
street on the railway right of way. The
attention of the common council hat'
been called to the dangerous condition ol
the street for some time, and it was only
at the last meting of the council that
they took action to improve, it.
VARSITY
The accompanying
our varsity sacks with
der; body fitting ad
very stylish garment
$17.50
DON'T FAIL
to inspect our two piece suits in serges
and mixtures at
$10.00 to $18. OO
P. A. Stokes
Keeps a Dressy Shop for Dressy Men.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. Cut. Fricke is visiting friend in
Portland.
A. P. Carnahan, of Denver, is visiting
in Astoria.
Ed. Abbott, of Seaside, was in Astoria
yesterday.
Angus Cor, the palmist, ia in the city
on business.
Chria Olsen, of Chinook, was In the
city yesterday.
Chas. Cuilliume, of Olney, was in the
city yesterday.
Jg t5he
C
BEEISJH1VE
THE MONTH
OF JUNE
give everybody a chance to array
themselves in
WHITE AND LIGHT
COLORED DRESSES.
We have just received a large con
signment of pretty white and colore
wash materials which we are placing
on sale this week at unusually low
)rice.
If you are going to the fair, any one
of these material will make a cheap
and dressy garment. Better see them
early and make your selection.
A WHITE ARRAY
SOFT FINISH DUCK, the kind that
lend itself to fold and pleats, width
30 inches, ill and 14C yard.
WHITE PIQUES, corduroy effect.,
makes pretty dresses and waists, l-'l
20, 25 ond 30c the yard.
FANCY OXFORDS, a dainty white
material, especially adapted for
dressy shirt waists, 121, 1" and 20c a
yard.
WHITE LINEN, 30 inch wide, good
washable article, ajc a yard.
SUPERIOR SHIRT WAIST LINEN,
Irish manufacture, 30 inch wide, 30c
a yard. '
Heavy Linen tough serviceable ma
terial, wear like iron, 40c a yard.
Fancy Dress
Materials.
SANS S0UCI BATISTE
A dainty' white lawn material, with
elegant color effects. Xo better goods
made at this price; makes nice sum
mer dresses. A lot of pretty pat
terns just received. Price, the yard,
ial cents,
MERCERIZED SHIRT WAIST
SATEENS
31 inch w idth, neat lit tie figured ef
fect in staple colors. In two grades.
A yard, 14 and 15c.
J5he it
BEElHlVE
DOLLAR
You will save by buying that suit of clothes here.
Perhaps you have laid away a twenty spot for a suit.
Well, see what others will show you for your twenty,
then look at our line for $17.50. There's no dif
ference except two dollars and a half in your favor.
- SACK
cut shows one of
a full broad shoul
, a i
e-.-
vented seams
throughout
a Suit
Peter tirant, of Portland, was in the
city yesterday.
Jap Morrison, of Seaside waa in the
city yesterday.
A. Leberman, and wife, left last night
to visit the fair in Portland.
V. R. Marion, of Kay Center, waa in
the city yesterdlay.
Peter ltaske, of Young's Kiver, wa In
the city yesterday,
William Miwegler, of Ieep River, wa
in the city yesterday .
Hen Smith, of Seaside, visited friends
in Astoria yesterday.
J. A. llefferman, of Portland, is regis
tered at the Central.
II. Ford, of Walluski, was In the city
yesterday on business.
W. I). Chase, of Portland, registered at
the Occident yesterday.
V. F. Zwiek, of Seattle, registered at
the Occident yesterday,
11. C. Harris, of Portland, registered
at the Occident yesterday.
Cha. Wedmyer. of San Francisco, is
registered at the Parker.
las. Armstrong, of Svenson, wa in the
city yesterday on business,
I). lngall drove in from his Iwi
and Clark lunch yesterday.
Mrs, Jacob Ihmshard, of Warrciiton
wa in the city yesterday.
R. P. Flanders, of San Francisco, is
registered at the Occident.
F. M. Warren came down from Port
land yesterday on business.
I. . Straiios, of Philadelphia, is among
the Inle arrivals in Astoria.
II. A. Irving, of Walluska, win in the
city yesterday on business,
Herman Wise left Thursday night for
a business trip to New York.
K. P. Murphy and wife, of Portland,
are registered at the Occident,
F. A. Kinney and family, of Alameda,
are visiting friends in Astoria.
John Davis, of the John Iay draw
bridge, was in the city yesterday.
Now is Oxford Time
To cur customers who know the character and
quality of our goods, the prices quoted below will
appeal very strongly. To those who are not our
customers we can only say this is a good chance
fot you to become acquainted with us and our goods
and save yourself money. Just notice the prices we
have made,
Women's Tan Oxfords ia calf skin, made with
welt, new lasts, $'.1.50 and $3.00
Women's Button Oxfords,
Women's Tan Oxfords,
Oxfords for Children and Young Ladies, the
famous Steel Shod line $1.75 to $2.25
Girls and Children's Tan Oxfords in calf and
kid, - -
Barefcc: Sandals cut in new patterns, that will
not cause sore toes, Children's, 90c, Misses, $1;
Women's $1.35.
Wherity, Ralston Company
The Leading Shoe Dealers.
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M,0&tS
Edward and Fuller, of Portland, w ra
in the city yesterday on business,
Mis Mabel Stcabb, postmistress at
Seaside, was in the rity yestrrday.
Mr. I), II. Allen went to Portland ye
terday morning and I). U. left up last
night.
Ceo. C. Flanders, of th Standard Oil
Company, of Portland, was lu the city
yesterday.
Mr. M. Foard and daughters arrived
home from Tacoma on last night's train.
The Misses Foard have been attending
the Annie Wright seminary.
A Good Roast
No trouble to roast meat, chicken
or turkey when you have a
SAVORY
SEAMLESS ROAST PAN. Patented
July lu, IMS, thi Double Roaster
embodies all that ia best ia any
ronst pan, and i superior to any
other make. In it not an ounce of
the savory substance of fowl or
game is lost, while all other roast-,
ers wate 10 to 20 per cent of It.
No water, grease or attention of
any kind required. Just put in your
meat, put in the oven, go to church
or anywhere else. When time for
roMxtiug is up, take out and inspect
the U-st ROAST you ever had.
Easily cleaned, aa no corner or ',
seeam become filled with UirneV
grease.
$1.25 That's All.
THE GROCER.
Tenth and Commercial Street.
Branch at Unloutown.
made with welt, $3.50
blucher cut ? - $2.50
. $1.50 and $2.00
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