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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1905)
' 4 ' THE MORNING ASTOUIAN ASTORIA ORE THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1905. 1 Hi I! V r it 1 ard 8 Stokes Co. Astoria's Greatest and Grandest Store Welcome Visitors to Astoria's Eleventh Annual Regatta 1 While in our city you are cordially invited to wake this store your headquarters. Rest rooms, parcel rooms, stationery, telephones, and all other con veniences that we are able to offer you are yours rreely. ALSO the largest and best stocked store in the city to do your shop ping in. Make careful perusal of today's bargain news; then visit tlia store. We'll agree to make your visit pleasant and profitable as well. A Regular Hurricane of Bargains in the Dress Goods Section. 49c for 65c and 76c Mohairs Choice of 50 different styles in that most popular of all suiting for the present season. Mohairs in. plain, striped, flowered and checked effeets; full 38-inch widths and sold usually at 63c and 75c. Special, the yard, only : 49 13c for 25c and 35c Moline Suiting Cno Moline Suiting, 34-inch wide, dainty patterns in the warranted col ors; very serviceable and well suited for making children's school dresses. Choice, yarJ, only , 13C 10c for 12c & 15c Flannelettes New Autumn shipment of Parian and French. Flannelettes, full 28 inches wide; beautiful patterns, suitable for house gowns and kimonas; 12c and 13e values; special, the yard, only 10c 59c for 85c Changeable Silks Only a few left 16-yard Suit Lengths of those beautiful changeable taf fetas; always sold at 95c and $1.00. While they last, your choice, yard, only 59c 69c for 31.00 and 51.25 Fancy Figured Silks A Silk Suit at the price of a cotton one; that's the way they are marked now;, only a few left; neat designs and'selling right along at $1 and f 1.25, in order to clear our decks quickly we've marked them for today at, a yard, only Note the Showing of New Autumn Dress Fabrics in Our Window 25c for 3sc Bath Towels Very large' heavy bleached Bath Towels; everywhere sold at 3.x and 40?; as many as you like today, at, each, only 10c for 15c Face Towels Medium-size Huck Face Towels, colored borders; well worth the former price of 15c; all you want at, each, today oc 25c for Ladies' 35c Underwear Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Fleece-line Cotton Underwear; suitable Jor early autumn wear; exceptional valp at the price; we've marked die earment onlr . i 58 O W .95c $1.29 for $1.75 Bed Spreads ;tra Large Honey -comb Bedspreads; Marseilles pattern; spe .1 value for hotels and rooming-houses; each, only . 45c for 75c Umbrellas Ladies' or Gentlemen's Umbrella, 26 and 28 inches; Paragon steel frames; neat handles; well worth 75c; on sale today at, each, only 45C 12c for Ladies' 20c Stockings Ladies' Fast Black Guaranteed 20 Value Stockings; on sale today at, two pairs, for Basement Bargains, Low. Prices in High Grade Goods 95 for 53 piece Dinner Set, $8 value i . "orcelain Dinner Bets; fancy decorated; our regu h: ? at, eet, o only .'. 29: V)t 1595 Water Glasses ter Tumblers; nowhere BURE AU HEBE Aw AND INSPECT THEH. 9C 3 CROWDS ARE LARGE Regatta Attracts Multitudes From Contiguous County. THE SECOND DAYS PROGRAM Erenta Aquatic and Athletic Fishboat Race Fire Laddies Smash Northwest Record Fat Men in Spectacular Ar rayRace a Hummer. For a brief ln'ur yesterday morn ing the hearts of all committeemen and of the pleasure-seeking public general ly were dismayed with the prospect of rain, but the clouds, and all apprehen- iioi(. disappeared simultaneously, and the warm, brilliant sunshine yielded ample compensation for the fears that had erstwhile disturbed the community. A relish and jest marked the bearing of the gathered thousands on the water front, and the program of pleasure pro vided by the committee opened ill most auxpicuottH ami approve,! lasmon. The river was alive with craft, the craft alive with people, and the people alive to every incident and opportunity that made for fun and gitiety. It was an ideal day for sports, no heat to enervate, no wind to impede, no phase of disturbance anywhere to discourage anybody. Color and sound and move ment, bright and spontaneous, pro phetic of pleasures to come, kept every j one on the tip-toe of eager expectation and it is saying little to assert that no shadow of disappointment fell any where. The initial item of the day's program, the reception of the Prim-ess Sacajawea and her aboriginal court, was happily handled at the grandstand, and with the due -honoring of the duk sovereign, the huge assemblage passed to the un folding of the long and lively program set up for the day. During the interludes in the larger events of the morning the crowd was kept in an equable frame of mind by the introduction of lxeser fun-making contests, such as tub-racing, log-rolling, marine tug-of-war, rfyh-diving, sub marine diving, etc, each unique in its way and each charged with such an cle ment of chance, as kept the big as seiubly in constant, pleasurable agitation. I he log-rolling of .Mr. Npenccr was a feature in its way, and was a source of as much amusement as of wonder ment. He stuck to his timber as the proverbial tick sticks to his mutton. The tub-race was a frolic for the boys Engaged. Karnes will be given later. The single shell race was called off ly reason of one of the contestants breaking an oar and having to send to Portland for another. It will take place some time today. The double canoe race went to John Alon and Edward Glass as against Bond and Dent. The latter suffered a handi cap in breaking an oar on the outcome of the single canoe event, and lost the race to Vaughn, hi competitor. In the double Whitehall race, Hurtling and X. Raymond lost to Iiarnsberg and F. Raymond on a wonderfully short mar gin. The cutter race between the boats of the. Columbine and Munzanila was thor oughly well contested and was awarded to the crew of the latter steamer. The Columbines claim a foul that will lie determined by the judges later Glass and Addington took the trophy in the double pleasure boat race, from Upton and Patton. No. 14 (actual time), first, 1:31-50; So. 11, second, l!33-40; No. 12, third, li33-3ii No. 13, fourth, 1:34 SO; No. 10 and Id, fifth. 1:34-57; No. ttf seventh, 1:3I-2,1, and No. 13, eighth, 1:30-21. At though Chief of Police llallock, with the executive ability he usually displays, endeavored to make the duck chase a feature of the. afternoon's entertain miit, the youths who participated re fused to eo-oierate, patching the poor duck before it go two feet away from the boat from which it was thrown into the water, lite result of the scow nehoiier race has not as yet been an nounced. Record la Smashed. The Klnm, Wash., hose team and the team front this city iarticlted in the wet hoe test, the local team smashing the Pacific Northwest record for 130 yards. Time, 34 4 5 seconds; Khun, 41 2 5 seconds. Hundred yard dash Wesley Wat mm, first; Frank ltcddick, second; William Hoover, third; time, 10 seconds. Dash, 410 yards Frank Hcddiek, first: William Hoover, second; Al Hedges, thirds time, 40 4-5 seconds. Hoys' race. iUI yards Kddie Ueistiek er, first; Frank GrussUi, second. Girls' taw, 30 yard Florence John son, tirstj Mary Johausen, seeond. It is seldom that Astorians are af forded an opportunity to see anything awe-inspiring. While the fat men's race wa no precisely an innovation in As torio, it was so replete with startling situation that it was easily the best event of this particular character ever seen in the city. John Conio and Her man luhardt were the men who en tered the list. It was indeed an im pressive sight to see these magnificent specimens of phsic toe the tape in an ticipation of the pUtol shot, the signal for the start. Suddenly, gracefully and with the agility that would slmme a Itocky mountain goat, C'oruo and Leu liardt tore down the line. The streets shook ami building swayed from side to side as these mountains of flesh and Iwne Hew through ozone; the faces of the speetators blanched in fear of the elevated roadway crashing to the river. Hut nothing hapiencd. John came in smilingly the winner;'tiine for 50 yards, five hours and ten minutes. Herman was a close second. By request of the regatta committee1 it is amiouneed that thn failure of the balloon ascension to occur is due to the enterprise of the "famous Indian si-out and crack shot," Colonel Case, the fearless win of the plains whose achievements are yet to emblazon the page of some history. BALL IS BRILLIANT Regatta Function Exceptionally ! Well Attended. IS AN ,EN0RM0US SUCCUSS Ball of the Year ia Aitor BallHappy Couples Glida Merrily Orer Waxen Floor Worthy of Larger City. Clerks' Union Praised, The Klcrenth Annual Regatta has been continuously the het of all regat tas, and the ball in Astor hall last night aided materially in making the enter prise a still greater success. In the minds of the eommittee the hall sur passed any previous; as a function it was worthy of a larger community. The decoration were convincing that the member of the Itetuil Clerks' union, who festiMtied the hall, have eye to color. There can be no complaint a to at tendance; the huge auditorium was crowded to it uttermost, aUiut 100 couple being on the floor. It was near to the wee sum' hour when the happy reveler hied to their home. Brown's baud furnished some excellent inn-lc. The floor committee was composed of i J. McCann, IL Reed, Charles K, Gray, C. W. Spriggs, Itols-rt M'-Une and O. W. Whitman. mm M - ill i MAY RACE TODAY. Gasoline fUhbout participating In the race yesterday will lw allowed to par ticipate in the rare today. Kntries can lie made with the provUm that the boat will be handicapped with their actual time in yesterday's event. FUN BY THE BUSHEL. Enjoy Columbia River Scene On the deck of the fast steamer Tele graph, leaving Callcndcr dock, Astoria, for Portland, daily, except Friday, at 2 P. M. Sundays, at 2:30 P. M. You reach Portland in ample time for a stroll or for an evening's visit at your friend' home. The Astorian, 73 cents a month. The committee will wind up thia treat Astoria regatta with a bowling, Jolly, record-breaking "Make-up" dance to night at the New Copeland building. To the penoa with the beat make-up aa a farmer a very fine present will be given, also to the on with the best farmer's wife "make-up." Eacb pritt will be worth at leait ten dollars. Admission for men, 50 cents, and ladies) 15 cents only. No children allowed, aa there will be a big crowd. Extra good music will be there. Say, if you don't coma to thia real, old-fashioned farmer' dance, you will bo very, very sorry. Dane at long aa you like. AUG. HI THIRD DAY 1st prize $20, 2nd 1st I io, and $5.00. Notipe to Pair or', Professor Gunn, the celebrated Portrait Artist, will reman. ':. a. the entire week, anyone making a purchase of li in any part of the aw ia given a coupon, thia coupon and 87 cent entitlea you to a fine but crayon picture. If you have not already don so, be aure and procure a coupon this week, as this is positively the last chance you'll have to take advantage of thia unprecedented offer. As a Special Inducement We offer for thi week only, with every cash purchae of lio or more in either Dry Goods, Hardware or Crockery A Life Size Bust Crayon Portrait Absolutely Free The Professor will remain n the dty until all work ia finished. if li Event of Afternoon. The net throwing contest was the first -mber of the afternon program. Jacob - the first prize of $50; sec "' holm; third, $15, M. N. Hagerup. boat and 9 ' v . . elupsed THE FOARD & STOKES CO. Where the New Things Originate. '' . ' - nyr, car ried on tit-, ee-for-all yacht race, cro. . 1 one hour and 17 minutes, actual ti The win ning of the first prize is old game for Captain Todd, the champion and vet eran skipper of the Columbia river, who has held first honors for the past six regHttas. While he was greatly edified over his good fortune, Captain Todd ac credits the success of the Zephyr to the fact that Jonah W. H. Beattic, otherwise known as the chaplain of the yacht, fell overlxmrd at an opportune time, to the gratification of . tlie.rew andthe keen delight of those in the grandstand, 'lne chaplain, however, was tenacious and soon got aboard the yacht. The remainder of the program was not followed as printed. The result of the fishboat race was as follows 1 9:00 a. m. Princess Sacajawea, escorted by Lewis and Clark, arrive at grand stand. 9:15 a. m. Gasoline Fish Boat Race. 1st prize $25, and $15, 3rd tndse., 4th mdse. First prize given by Standard Kngine Company, Foard & Stokes Co., agents. 9:30 a. m. Four Oared Shell (Portland crews). Trophies. 9:30 a. m. Expert Rifle Shooting, Col. A. M. Case, the noted Indian Scout. 9:45 a. m. Chinese Barge Race. 9:50 a. m. Gig Race, crews U. S. L. II. tenders, lio. 10:00 a. m. Double Canoe Race. Prizes. 10:10 a. m. Duck Hunt. Prize $10. 10:20 a. m. Gasoline Launches, 18 feet and under, 10:30 a. m. Double Pleasure Boats. Prizes. 10:45 a. m. Fish Boat Tug of War (4 boats). 1st prize $20, 2nd f 10, 3rd and 4th, merchandise. 10:55 a. m. Boys' Swimming Race. 1st prize $5, 2nd la. 50. 11:00 a. m. Fish Boat Rowing Race. 1st $40, 2nd I20, 3rd $10, 4th I5. 11:20 a. m. High Diving. Prize I7. 50. 11:45 a. m. Speed Race, Astoria Hose Team. Pacific Coast champion. 12:00 m. Dinner. 1:00 p. ra. Net Throwing Contest. (Anchor start, tent up, coflee pot boiling.) 1st prize $50, and $25, 3rd $15, 4th $10. 1:15 p. ra. Cat Boat Sailing Race, ao feet and under. 1st prize 1 20, 2d $10. 1:20 p. m. Men's Swimming Race. 1st prize $10, and $2.50. 1:30 p. m. Yachts, class B, Sailing Race. .(Oregon Yacht Club Rules.) y 1st prize $75, and I35. 1 4-0 p. m. Log Rolling Contest. 1st prize tao, 2nd $10. 1 150 p. m. Duck Chase. Prize $2 and duck, 2:00 p. m.Fish Boat Sailing Race. 1st prize $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $20, 4th $13, 5th merchandise. 8:30 p. ra. Yachts, class C, Sailing Race, (Oregon Yacht Club Rules.) 1st prize $75, and $35. 3:45 p. m. Greased Pole Contest- Prize $7.50. 3:10 p. m. Diving for Distance. Prize $5. 4:00 p. m. Sack Race. 1st prize 12.50, and f 1. 4:15 p. m. 100 Yard Dash, boys under 16. 1st prize $3, and $a: 4:30 p, m. 220 Yard Dash, free for all. 1st prize $10, 2nd $5. .4:40 p. ra. Three Legged Race... 1st prize Ja. 50, 2q4 . '4:50 p. m. 880 Yard Run, free for all. 1st prize $10, 2nd $5. 5:00 p. m. Potato Race. 1st prize $3, and $2. 5:15' p. m. Championship or New York Race by Astoria Hose Team, Pacific Coast Champions. , 3:30 p. m. Balloon Ascension. j Copyright I $o ' by Hart Schaffner & Mitt Wa are opening cae after cas of Modern Clothing For the Fall At price that will tempt the most careful buyer. We would be pleased to have you come In and look over our patterns and style. Our price will l sura to please, i they ara th lowest possible for honwt nierchandUn. W can offer you good, reliable miti In dozen of pattern at $10, 12.50 and $15. NOW FOR BETTER GRADES. You will get th best In tbo land at from $15 to $30 " HUNDREDS OP PATTERNS. Perfect fit guaranteed or money back. P. A. STOKES Th Dreaiy Shop for Dressy Men. THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL Maintain unexcelled ervic from th west to the east and south. Halting close connection . with train of all transcontinental tinea, passenger ara glv-n their choice of routea to Chicago, LouUvllle, Memphis anil New Orleans, and through that point to th far east. ' Prospective travelera desiring Infor matlon aa to the lowest rafa and best route ara Invited to correspond with the following representative: B. H. TRUMBULL, Commercial Agent, 142 Third Bt.. Portland. Ore. r Don't Delay If you want peaches. The crop this year is lfs than one fourth of Its regular size. Commencing Monday, August 2H, if you are in the market for them, call on us for Fine Large Lemon Cling Peaches and Late Crawford Peaches Sweetest and best for canning pur poses. Damson, Drsdshaw and Teach Plums, Florence and Siberian Crab Apple, Black Trlnce, Muscat, Tokay and Sultana Crapes, Fine Cravcnstcln Apples. BARTIETT PEARS are fast com ing in, but will soon be out of sea son. Leave your orders now and we will supply you with the best only at lowest prices. Foard Stokes Co. J