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THE MORXIXG ASTORIAX. .ASTORIA, OREGON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1903. VIOLETS A. M. DMES OGDES CirrUki, im, h J. Jr. Dtrut Mlsi Anatruther touched tb purple Lloasoms at her breatt w ith caressing fingera. "Tnej are lovely, ne saui: "so freak and fragrant. I Uiiuk tluui the only flower for a man to semi a worn an." Carrollton laughed. The dluuer bad readied the atage whore general con reraatlon alkies Imperceptibly Into tnonologuea or dueta. The oft shaded lights, tha odor of flower, .tempted to ronidencea. Then you agree with a friend of mint who declares It la deceitful for gtri to box tloleta for bertelf, thus mating a falaa Impraaaion of owning young man,'" ha anawered lightly. Miss Aastruther's llpa curred lnt a alow smile. "I am not aura that I should go so far aa that" "Well, perbapa not And yet" Car- rollton'a voice grew mora serious "I oppose the sending of rtoleta doea mean mora than tha gift of other flow era. When a man begins to associate girl with rloleta, it's usually all up .with him." Miss Anatruther, a faint hint of dis quietude creeping Into ber dark eyes, flanced quickly around. -Bit-but couldn't he hara aent them for any other reason because be knew she liked them for congratula tions 7" she asked in a troubled toue. Carrollton shook his head. "Oh, no; he would aend rosea In such a case," he answered with conviction. "And and if aha wears there r anxiously. "I think the man would be Justified In construing It as a hopeful sign. Pont your Miss Anstruther flushed painfully and dropped ber eyea. "Why I-I" she stammered. "Duck, alrr Interposed the butler at Carrollton'a shoulder. When he again turned toward Miaa Anstrutber she ,-waa talking gayly with ber left hand ETHEL, BHB OA8PED, "lt TOW HI MEANS KOT MX 1 neighbor. Carrollton, free to let bla eye wander, fell to watching the eager, beautiful face of a girl across the table a face that sparkled and chang ed with every varying thought "And If she doesu't wear them?'' be mused a bit ruefully. MIbs Anstrutber finished her dinner with the consciousness of having In all probability auswen-d the greater part of ber companion's remarks with utter Irrelevance. She could only trust that Mr. Morris, a fluent talker him self, mlzlit not have noticed. The girl's thoughts were hopelessly tangled C'arrollton's words about violets had startled and disturbed ber. Did be real ly attach such significance to the little flower? She had Lever dreamed of such a thing and pinned on the odor us cluster before dinner with enjoy ment of their beauty, indeed, but with out any Idea of occult meaning to the act. But now ber eyes sought him doubtfully, a little wistfully. Did oth er men feel that way about violets too? She must speak to him again, but not now. After dinner, however, the house party scattered. Miaa Anstrutber felt herself borne along to the billiard room, while Carrollton sat down for a rub ber of bridge. It was not until some time later that Carrollton, walking down tha hall, absorbed In worrying as to why Ethel Wheatley had ao persist ently avoided him all the evening, heard his name being called softly. Turning, be found Miss Anstrutber facing blm within a curtained window embrasure, ber cheeks scarlet, her eyas full of a naw shyness. She was breath ing rapidly. -Forgive me for stopping you," she said. -But but I wanted to tell you something." avoiding bla glance as she poke, "It-It Isn't announced yet, tut I I am going to marry Joe Wright. I-I fait that I must tell you," she end ed half beseechingly. Carrollton, con scious of a rague expectancy In ber at titude, hesitated. -It's awfully good for you to let tne tou born most wemrr. jcr a oauj chap, and mighty lucky too," ha adtaeo a little awkwardly. "Of course I to ba an usher." What waa H girl ranted, Carrollton wondered. lie no- Seed that aba bad grown quite white. "ou you and Joe are such friends that I waa sure you knew," ahe strug gled. Why was be maktug It ao hard '.or ber? -It waa only at dinner that I began to suspect -when you spoke about the meaning of violets." Iler role was unsteady. "I-1 never dreata xl that you cared; 1 thought you bad ent me them because" She atopped. Hurtled by the change In his face. rarrollton Jumped. "1-1 sent your' be stammered, star iug. Miss Anstruiher stared iu turn, "But-but didn't .vou?" ue demand id. "I found theui In my ro.un. Vou rani was in the bm. To l sure, waa not addressed. Tell uh" with quick Inspiration; "there was some mis take, thenr Carrollton, taken aback, waa striving to regain hla wits. I I sent them to the blue room.' 'be muttered stupidly, then bit his Up. What a brutal speech! A sudden flash of comprehension lighted the girl' face. To the blue room," she repeated li undisguised- relief. "Why oh r Dart tng Impulsive1? Into the hall. Miss An strutber seized a girl standing by the billiard room door, and before either she or Carrollton could realise what waa Intended bad whirled her behind the curtain. Ethel." she gasped, "here's Mr. Car ronton proposing to the wrong girl If s tou be means-not me, breathlessly The next moment she bad vanished down the ball. Mtsa Wbeatley. startled and a little Indignant, turned to fol low, but Carrollton caught her by the hand. It's Ifs true," be murmured Inco herently. "I've been trying all the evening to tell you, only you wouldn' let me." "What made Tatrlcla think you were making love to ber, thenr demanded the girl, stin resentful. Csrrollton shook bis bead. "I don't know." he groaned bewilder Ingly. "She she began talking about some rot that I bad said at dinner, and then burst out that she waa engaged to Joe. and said I bad sent her violets Tou are in the blue room, aren't you? Mrs. Mortimer aald you were to be," doggedly. "I-I brought them down from the city myself." But Miss Wheat ley "a soft laugh bad rippled out "Why. I waa to have had the blue room," abe explained, "but it had no fireplace and Tatrlcla. who doesn't mind the cold. Insisted on changing with me. And then, when she came In wearing those flowers and aaylng that you bad sent them" with a delicious pout. Carrollton, whose face bad clear ed. Joined In her laughter. "There seems to have been a mixup all around." be declared. "Xow, nere, utnei. tnat was a pretty narrow escape, and the neit time the girl might not be engaged. Don't you think that you could do something toward claiming your own property? It lan't much good, perhaps, but still hadn't I better tell Patricia that we have been engaged for some time too? That would remove finally from ber mind nny lingering Idea that I waa in love with ber. and, besides, I'd bate to have her think you second choice." artfully. v nat do you say, dear." There was a pause a long pause then Carroll toe thrust bis head from between the car talus. "Patricia." be called. CompMilaa, Among the stories which were told by certain aged physicians at a reun ion of medleul men of the times when surgical operations were conducted without anaesthetic none was more touching than the following: A little girl not more than eight yenrs old was Injured In siuh u way that it was necessary to ntnpntate one of her legs. She proved to be of wonderful pluck, and Instead of binding her, as was customary In su-h eases, she was given her rriot cherished doll to hold. Pressing It in her arms, he Hiibtuitti-ii to the amputation without a single ry. When It was done the physician In charge, seeking In brighten matters up with pleasantry, said, "And now, my ;lenr, we will amputate your doll's leg." Then the little girl burst Into tears. "Xo, no!" she gasped between her sobs. "Vou shall not; it would hurt ber too much." ToDKh oa Soefetr. Kubscrlber-Say, why don't you pub lish society Intelligence In your paper? Village Editor Society Intelligence! Why, I never heard of such a thing. Detroit Tribune. A Coaaolaaevr. "Iler first husband was seventy years Did, and her second Is over eighty." "Ah, I see. She is making a collec tioa of old masters." Judge. PROPOSALS FOB BIDS. NOTICE FOR BIDS-SEALED BIDS will be received by the undersigned until 10 a. m. Thursday, Dee. 1M3. for driving, cutting off and capping piles, and constructing a dock covering ap proximately 250,000 square feet at this plant. Bidders must figure on furnish ing material except lumber; and must state time required to complete work. Detail will be furnished on applica tion. Tha right is reserved to reject any or all bids. TONGUE POINT LUMBER CO, JWiTTUTW. Ml bit OS HELP WANTED. GIRL WANTED FOR HOUSEWORK in family of three. Portland suburbs near car line. Wages $13.00 per month. Address "D" Astorian. ROCKMEN WANTED AT BUNKER hill quarry. Take boat to Stella, Washington. RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS FOR POSI tions in Oregon; 10 men wanted to prepare for coming examination; be ginning salary $800. Write at once to E. O. Hynen, 12 Brteden bldg, Port land, Ore. LEARN 1CLBGRAPHY AM) R. R. Accounting. $50 to $500 a month sal irj assured our graduates under bond. Our six schools the largest In America tad endorsed by all Railroads. Write for catalogue, MORSE SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY, Cincinnati, O., Buffalo, Y, Atlanta, Ga., La Crosse, Wis., Tex- irkana, Tex, San Francisco, Cal , GIRL WANTED TO IX) GENERAL housework. Apply at A. Hyers, 239 Duane street. SITUATIONS WANTED. LADY WOULD LIKE POSITION AS cashier, saleslady, or any light work. Address "K" care'Astorian ofiice. WAITRESS WOULD LIKE DINING room work, or housework; can cook Address '"U" care Astorian office. FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SALK-MV KQl'ITY OF UK- (liiiipUon in six line bu-siie- lot near Astoria railroad depot. .VMrem Sidney Dell, San Pedro, Cal. SECOND HAND DONKEY ENGINES for sale, suitable for logging and hoisting purposes. For description and price spply to F. D. Kuettner, Astoris, Oregon. FOR SALE CHEAP HORSE, BUG- gy and harness. Inquire Astorian of- loa. MUSIC TEACHER. MANDOLIN LESSONS ;iKN-MRS C. I). Stewart, 127 Seventh .tr.t. FOR RENT HOUSES. If ELY FrRNIMlED-FOI'R tX).I hou-e corner !lth and Dwiw. -12 per month. Inquire of I!. ). Kiikvwjod, O P.. A N. d-rk. FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOMS. 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Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the lock- hoVler of the Columbia River Packers' Association will he held at the oIlW of the t'oiiiiaiiy at Astoria, tregon, on lHvemlxr II, l!5. at II o'clock a. in. for the purpose of electing director and the transaction of such other business tint may properly I considered. Astoria, Oregon, December 1, l'HV5. lly Order of the President, GEORGE II. GEORGE, Secy. BUSINESS DIRECTORY RESTAUAANTt. GUM WAH CO. Restaurant 178 Aator St. Astoria, Ore. Noodles and Chop All kinds of mea!. Suey. T0KE POINT OYSTER HOUSE. Kustein uiul Mioulwster Hav Oyster Steak, lliops, Etc. Open 1I.1v ftud night. 11th St., next to Scully', cigar toie FIRST-CLASS MEAL for 15c; nice cake, coffee, ie, or 4k)Ughnut3, 5c, at LI. S. Restaur dot 434 Iiotul SL BEST to CENT MEAL. You can always find the best 15-cent meal in the city at the Rising Sun Restaurant 612 CommercialSt LAUNDRIES. The Troy Laundry The only white labor laundry In the eity. Does the bast work at reasonable prieaa and la in every way worthy ef your aatrenags. 10th and DUANE Sta Phone 1M1. GARDENING. POTTED PLANTS AND FLOWERS for sale Experlenedc gardening and ob work of all kinds done on short lotice Address orders to X. C. Care istorian OiTioe. WOOD YARDS. WOOD1 WOOD! WCOD! Cord wood, mill wood, box wood, any kind of wood at lowest prices. Kelly, the transfer man. Thone atgt Main, Barn on Twelfth, oppoaits opera house. TAILORING. E. MARTINSON rine men nam tailoring, uoom , over Cooper's store, K. of P. Building, A toria. FURNITURE. ROBINSON ft H1LDEBRAND Goodman Bldg. 588 Commercial St U F.N ITU RE, Carpets, Bedding Stoves, Matting, Window Shades, LINOLEUM, Ete. BROKERAGE. C. J. TRENCH A R I) Real Estate, Inauranee, Cemmlaaler and Shipping. CUSTOM HOUSE BROKER. Offloe 133 Ninth Street, Next te Jurtlo Offloe. ASTORIA. OREGON. SEASIDE DIRECTORY. WINES AND LIQUORS. THE OEM An up to-date resort for Ontlerwn. Choice Wines, Liquors snJ Clear. 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