4 THE MORNING A STOMA N ASTORIA ORE SATURDAY, AUCUST it, 1905. ' i J' 1 1 t FIRES ARE RAGING cloud of amoke rose thousands of feet J were guests at the Occident yesterday. skyward, completely enveloping the con tiguous country. Jack t.rant of Portland in visiting rel atives and friends in Astoria and will To other Area are loos ted on thit remain about a week. Five Forest Fires in Timbers Near This City. BIG BLAZE AT CRAY'S RIVER Acres of Timber Being Consumed by Fierce Fires River Above Tongue Point Enveloped in Smoke Three Fires Near Saddle Mountain. No less than five forest fires, some of them apparently serious, are raging within a 50-mile radius of Atoria. The skies yesterday in almost every direc tion were overcast with great formid ' aide-looking clouds of smoke and from the river the individual fires were easily discernible. . Probably the largest fire i in the tinx river region, where Asmus Prix has been logging. t Mr. Prix, who returned jfesterday from a trip to South Bend, believes that the fire is not in green timber, but tlie amount of smoke that emanated from across the river would indicate that the fire is large and possibly eating its way into diver acres of good lumber. To those oh the river it appeared that the mouth, hidden by a big bank of fog, was lying a few mile east of Tongue point. From the surface of the river this dense I tide of the river, three about northeast of Saddle mountain and one in the di rection of Nehalein. Thit . lat looked II. S. Prawn of Paker City i visiting friends in the city. C. 0. ralmherg hit the Trail in Tort- to be the largest of the four and, may land yesterday. result in serious loss of timber. Con sidrrable smoke was seen to rise from Knsppton and some believed a fire wa raging there also, The smoke, however, came from a sawdust pile which was fired at the Knsppton mill yesterday morning. : PERSONAL MENTION. A. .1. Olsen of Portland was in the city yesterday on business. Mr, R. G. Prsel and Mrs. C. H. Cab lender are in Portland attending the fair. F. D. Everett has returned from his annual vacation. Mrs. Fred White and Miss White of Cat his met were in the city yesterday. Mrs. Peterson of Skamokaaa was in the city yesterday. R. P. MagrumU-r of Portland registered at the Parker yesterday. John Ci. MiCue returned yesterday from a visit to the fair. Judge C. H. Page went to Knappa yesterday to attend the funeral of the late James Prown. Norri Staples and wife have returned from a week's viit to Portland snd the fair. O. Mooney"of Hcppner registered at the tVecident yesterday. . J. J. Carvin of La Oande is visiting in the city. R. L Mellinger of Los Angeles is registered at the Central. Fred Brendell and wife of Portland ! Miss Ruth Oarner left for Portland yesterday morning on a visit with friends. J. C Higgenhotham and wife of Port land are visiting in the city, C. L. Itaxlett of San Francisco was among the arrivals in the city yesterday. Mail Carrier (Jus Fricke left for Port land yesterday on hi annua) vacation. C. W. Holmes was a passenger on the up-river train this morning. W. A. Davidson and wife. Miss Annie K. Pwvidon and C, L. Davidson of Eureka arrived in the city yesterday on a short visit. Archie McLean went to Portland ves- terdsy to take in the fair. Miss Clare Munsen of Skipanon is in the city visiting Mrs. Meglar-Heddick. P. J. Flynn of Portland was a visitor in the citv yesterday. H. M. Rounds of Warren, Ta., is visit ing friends in the city. Asnius Prix returned yesterday from a trip to South Ilend. I. Samuelson and wife of llyanni. Neb,, are in the city, vi-iting r. Sam udson's brother, J. S. Dcllinger, H. C. Ferris of the Filers llano house, Portland, is in the city installing the new pip? organ in the Kpicoal church. NEGROES AND CHINESE CLASH. Waiters and Cooks at Local Hotel Turn Belligerents.' There was a small riot at the Oeei uent hotel Thursday night. For sev eral years the hotel has employed Chi ricse cook,, claiming that It was liupos sible to secure competent white cooks, Two weeks ago all the white waiters were discharged and a number of col oied waiters brought .down from Port land. The colored . bis'n had no ue for the Chinamen and their objections was claimed that they were there first. War was declared and a scrimmage ensued in which the. 'negroes won out and the Chinamen were put out on the sidewalk. Yesterday Charles Wright went to Port land to secure white or colored cook and China will have a taste of the recent boycott inaugurated against American products. STREET COMPLETED. Contractor W. A. Goodln yesterday completed the improvement of Ninth street from Astor to the waterfront, and it will probably be accepted by the city today. In making the improvement It was necessary to cut off about ten feet of the Sanborn cnal warehouse which was Vending in the street. TELEGRAPH'S CAPTAIN. Skipper Riggt, Formerly of Steamer Chas. R. Spencer Cf ta Berth. Yesteiday Captain Arthur lUggs, who has Wn pilot on the steamer Charles It. Spencer, wa appointed captain of Telegraph, and assumed hi duties ye. I "Way. The steamer will h taken off the ways today, all the repair having ls-en made, and will come to Astoria in-xt Tuesday, and on Wednesdasy will take the Klks excursion to Portland. The Sjieneer and Telegraph are alioiit evenly matched for speed and a race is Wing arranged fur between the two lmats. SEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Walter (V Smith and wife to Frank C. Avery, lots 1 and 2, block 5, Smith's Warrriitniii consideration, $723, Vnitcd States to Pauline Junttl, 100 acres in section 11, township 0 north, range 8 west) patent. EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION. St. Paul, Aug. ll.-Laie this after main the first meeting of the annual national convention of the German Kp worth league was held In the First Her man Methodist Episcopal church. Rev, II. F. Lange of Walla Walla, Wash., re- sHnded to an address of welcome. INQUIRY BOARD FINISHED. San Diego, Cel., Aug. 11. The court of iinuiry In the Pennington disaster has completed Its investigation and the members will now prepare their report. This will be presented to Admiral Good rich and by him forwarded to Washing ton, where, presumably, it will be made public. REGATTA AT VICTORIA. James Bay Athletic Associate Four Car riers Pennant. Victoria. It. C. Aug. 11. At the re gatta of the North Pacific Amateur Ath letic, association this afternoon the tames Pay Athletic association four of Victoria won the junior singles In 0:07. with Vancouver three and a half tongths U'hind. Nelson was a close third. George I.uders of Portland won the junior singles from M. Finlayson of Victoria In 11:15 4 3, Finlayson was enpsigrd. P. A. STOKES' When you are In need of NODDY elotb Ing We offer Two Piece Suits, made of homespun. Cassimeres, and Worsteds at $10.00 hSit Young' Men We are showing some really artistic patterns in grays and Drowns, These' are made right and priced right while they last $12.50 P. A. STOKES The Dressy Shop for Dressy Men. Today We Continue Our Big' Sale CLEAN !3B SALE OF REIAR ABLE Broken lots, sample lines and high grade merchandise of all descriptions, all go together to-make this great sale what we in tend it shall be: - . A MONUMENTAL MONEY SAVER TO THE PUBLIC v And a boon to every housewife who avails herself of the Bargain News this page foretells. Truck load after truck load of New Autumn Merchandise is crowding iu upon us at such a tremendous rate that in order to make room for its reception we had to resort to drastic method. Read this Ad. Through Carefully and miss not .1 line" Every article listed here means big savings to those who participate. On the items listed no 'phone orders be filled and no sales rnake except for cash. " Exceptional Bargains in Table Linens, Towels, Etc. The largest and most complete itock in the city to select from. 45c TABLE DAMASK, 29c. 58-ii. Bleached Table Damasks, suit able for every day wear; readily brink's 4."c yard. For Friday, Sat urday and Monday's selling we've marked them, a yard, only.... 49c 50c AND 60c COLORED DAMASKS, 45C C4 in. Fast Color Table Damask, in . $1.50 AND $1.75 LINEN FOR f 1.19 YD. Extra Fine Quality Pure Irish Linen Damask in pansy, bowknot and clover leaf design; good value at $1.75 and exceptional bargain at the price we're asking now a yard, only gug 24x24 in. Napkin to Match, per dozen $3.95 Our supply of Table Linen was never so complete as now. If real high grade poods at moderate prices appeal to you you'll take advantage of these reductions. red. blue and brown; extra heat ; and -well known for its durability. A yard,' only, during this sale.. 45c Thiif number also comes in bleached. S1.25 LINEN DAMASK, 98c. 69-in. fiuaranteed All Pure Linen Damask, plain or open worked bor ders in a dozen neat patterns; well worth the former price of $1.25. Exceptional, value for three days at, only, a yard 98c 22x22 in. Napkins to match, doz.l2.g5 Choice PicKings Gathered From All Parts of the Store 1,5(10 yards of Standard Table Oil Cloth; in every desirable color; you choose the pattern; one yard or a 100; during this sale, at only, a jard iJC 1,000 yards of Pure Linen Crash; makes excellent kifchen towels; usually sold at lue; during this sale, all you want, at, a yard, on'y 5c A large assortment of Ladies' Fine Belts; worth up to $1; while they last your choice for, each, only. 39c 150 Sun Bonnets, all that's left; everywhere sold at 25c; every housewife should own one at, each, on'y 15c On1 a few left of those dainty Jittie town and country shirts; regular prie 12.25 to $3.00; while they lat your choke, cai-h, only tM9 Extra Special 3.ssi yunU of owi-n and cambric ernhriidnlv; ail that' left of our recent l'le sale; while they lait, your choice, only 5c 25 dozen extra large tieavyweight Marseille ISed-presd4; a bargain at the former pii c of fl.75; dur ing tins sale they go, one to a cuHtouier, at, each, only . ...I1.19 1.250 rolls Cotton Holts, weigh fully 1-2-lb. each; free from limps and well worth the former prii-e of 15c roll; while they lat, jwr roll 9C 3,500 yards of Torchon, Medicine und Piatt Valenciennes Lace and In sertion; from 1 1-2 to 4 inches wide; worth 10c and 15e; your choice, yard, only 5c Special Values in Lace Curtains Good news for the women who are preparing to do fall hoiieelenliijr. 75c CURTAINS FOR 45c. . Nottingham Curtains, 2 12 yards lorijz and W indies wide, suitable for small windows in white only. SH-til Friday, Saturday urn! Monday, only !"' 45 c $1.25 AND li.jo CURTAINS, 98c An iinHsunlly good value, length 3 12 yards mid wi lih 1 14 itrdj comes sev eral ditferent designs mid well worth the toruir prii. Choice while they last, now, only , , jgj lj.75 CURTAINS AT $2.19. Nottingham Curtain. 3 12 yards long and 1 12 yards wide,, in neat floral designs;-oveilik edges; eay on laundry; ev.vlhnt value at the former price. They'll not tarry ulth us long at the price we've put them at. Pair, only $2.19 t8.oo BATTENBER0 CURTAINS, 15.95. Kxtra Fine Quality Net Curtains, real Jtuttenberg design; well worth the for mer price and an exceptional bargain at the prl.11 we ai-k you now. A pair only A large sliH'k of Portieres and Iuc Curtnins projiortionntcly reduced. .18.95 Basement Bar gains. Specials In Oar Cr celery Dept. 13-piece Fancy Decorated Semi-Porcelain Dinner Sets; an extraordinary of fer for ttyose who need tableware; regular $8 value; while they laBt one w-t to a family, at, each, only.. 15.95 Another large shipment of thoe dainty little Japanese Cups and Saucers; the 1.25 kind; on sale Friday, Saturday and Monday, at, per set of hix, only 85c Handxome Crystal Glas Flower Vases; everywhere sold at 25c; in all sizes and 20 different designs, at each, dur ing this sale, only 15c Our basement is so full of new things at such attractive prices that a suitable description is not poesible in this space. When in the store dpn't fail to pay this department a v1dt. YouH find a per fect cavalcade of suitable bargains here to greet yon. Attractive Offer ings In our Hard ware Dept. Bar gains In Pocket Knives. We have on display in one of our large windows a large assortment of Pocket Knives slightly damaged by fire and Mater while they were en route to us on the steamship Oregon. Values range from ffl to 1.50. While they last, take your pick at, each, only.... 50c A SHORT TALK ON CUTLERY. We are sole agents in Astoria for the celebrated Claiifs' make of Cutlery, and have a full stock of knives, razors and shears always on hand, Every article (no matter what the price) with the Clauss brand on it, is abso lutely guaranteed satisfaction or your money back. Claust Razors $2.50 Clauss Shears 35c to $1.00 , SPECIAL NOTICE We've just received an exceptionally fine assortment of lress and Street Skirts and in order that we have room to pros-rly display them we offer what's left of our spring and summer ::ne at ONE THIRD OFF Professor Ounn, our portrait artist, still holds forth in one of our dry goods windows. Bis work is attracting a great deal of attention. If you haven't seen him, you'll have to hurry, as he will be with us only a short time. - .Special Limited Offer With every dollar you buy you get a coupon. This coupon and any good photograph entitles you to a f.nc bust crayon portrait, by paying 87c additional, to cover cost of materia used. This offer holds good during this sale. . , We Are Agents for Ruberoid Roofing. Agents for Uuiversal Ranges Pure Foods and Fruits Nub Hill Coffee, per lb. ,,...$ .40 Empress Spider Leg Tea, per lb. . . , 1.00 Queen Olives, per pint 20 Fancy Sweet Pickles, er pint .15 Imported Swiss Cheese, per lb.... ,40 Shredded Cocoanut, per lli....,T. .20 New Process Boiled Hsm, per lb 35 Fancy Large Mackerel, each .40 Sinclair's Fidelity Bacon, per lb. . . . .22 S. k W, Canned Asparagus, per can .30 See flur Karly CRAWFORD PEACHES. ' For canning purposes they are unex celled; same as our flue BARTLETT PEARS. We carefully examine otir fruit before delivery is made, anil all who order, their fruits hefe nre as-ured of getting ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET. f!ice us your ordci early for these fruits so we can reserve the amount you want at such time as they are lowest in price, yet best in (piality. Our rVine Department We htive Just imported from Oporto, Portugal and St. Mnry, Spain, a shipment of raro old wines, especially for fine family trade. Prices as follows 1 Duff Cordon Sherry Pale, full bodied, Per gallon 14,00 Per Itottle $1.(10 Offley Port-Dark, full, fruity Per gallon , $4.00 Per bottle $1.00 The above are the liest known snd most celebrated brands in the world. These wines are of perfect and reliable purity, iineiialed for medicinal and table' use. (itiaranteid by the growers. Duff Uordon A Co., St. Mary, Spain; u (ifrley l orrest'T & Co,, Oporto, Portu gnl. ORDER WHEN GETTING YOUR GROCERIES. I Agents for Standard Gas Engines