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THE MORNING ASTOR1AN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE to, 190C,
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WONDERFUL
It tli way this rain holds on this month. But nothing wonder
fi' .bout the Urge business conducted in Crockery, China,
tilassware, Tinware, Graniteware, Silver, Cut Glass, etc
AT A. V. ALIENS.
Pur prices on all goods an cause of it. Don't take our word
for it Come and see for yourself. New lines of Glassware,
Graniteware, Just in. This store is headquarters for Fruit
Cans, Jell Tumblers, Rubbers, at lowest prices.
If you are to busy, just phone in your wants and we de
liver prompt, anywhere in the city.
A. V. ALLEN'S
WHERE PEOPLE GO FOR BARGAINS.
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Are You
Going to Paint
this Season?
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Painting is always expen
sive and you want to have it
done as cheaply as possible.
ill 11 1 EHIE?
By buying a cheap paint
and saving a trifle in the be-
ginning.'or by using
PATTON'S
Suti Proof Paint
which looks best and
wears longest
UNDERGOES SURGICAL OPERATION.
..FOREST -GROVE, Ore., June 19.
Robert Taylor, of thU place, returned
from Portland yesterdav, where he
had ten for two months, undergoing
very serious surgical operation.
BRITISHERS ARE KILLED.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-The State
Department has received a dispatch
from Amoy, China, anoum-ing' that two
British subjects were killed 33 miles
from Amoy.
EARTHQUAKE IN WASHINGTON.
BELLING HAM, June 19.-Special to
the Herald from Sedro-Woolley, Wicker
sham Lookout, tell of a distinct temblor
last midnight, supposed to have been
caused by a huge land slide some place
in the mountain. No damage was done,
B,'F. Allen & Son
Sole Agennts
YOU ARE
ON VELVET
f : All the time' when you wear
CONVENTION OPENS.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., June 19.-
The Master Mechanics of American Rail
roads opened their annual convention
here yesterday. President H. F. Ball of
Cleveland presented his annual address.
, The probable effect of the installation
on the railroads of the country is the
main question for discussion.
ADJUSTING
LOSSES
Insurance Companies Re-Affirm
; Action of May 31.
MAKE IMPORTANT PROVISIONS
WILL ACT PROMPTLY
California Insurance Commissioner
Will Prosecute Companies.
FOR NOT MEETING DEMANDS
Will Settle Losses Caused by Fire and Commissioner Wolf Will Oust All In-
Dynamite Losses to Books and ; surance Companies From State
Records Will be Adjusted
Provisions Made.
INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS.
LIVERPOOL, June 19. The Municipal
Ownership Commission of the National
Civic Federation of the United States
which ha been pursuing its investiga
tions here, displayed keen interest yes
terday in municipal methods of dealing
with the problem of housing the poor
and especially with the manufacturing
of building material from the output of
refuse destroyers. Aft-r inspecting all
the municipal dwellings here, the com-
DR. REED'S CUSHION SHOES, mission proceeded to Manchester.
They need no breaking in. As
stylish as any shoe made and the
easiest shoe on earth.
S. A. G1MRE
43 Bond St., opp". Ross, Higgins & Co,
PRACTICE DECEPTION.
Owners of Automobiles Store Gasoline
and Benzine Under Streets.
CHICAGO, June" 19. Evidence of the
6ytematic deception of city officials in
the illegal storing of gasoline and ben
zine by automobile dealers was discov
ered yesterday. Superintendent of
Streets Doherty reported that 25 deal
ers, mot of them located in Michigan
avenue, are maintaining tanks that were
constructed either under fraudulent
permits or without the knowledge of the
city.
"There is enough gasoline stored il
legitimately in Michigan avenue to
wreck every building along the street,"
paid one of the inspectors.
It wa found that more , than 5000
gallons of volatile oils are stored by
the dealers in tanks located under the
streets, sidewalks and alleys of the
neighborhood. All were constructed
without the knowledge of the city
officials. Superintendent Doherty will
notify the dealers today that the reser
voirs must be removed at once.
KNOX SUPPORTS LOCK CANAL.
WASHINGTON, June 19. Senator
Knox addressed the senate at length to
day in support of the lock type of the
Panama canal contending in point of
feasibility and economy that it is far
superior to the ea level plan. The
agricultural bill, containing the meat
inspection provision, was reached from
the house substitute ordered printed for
information of the -enate. The senate
ordered another conference on the naval
bill.
NEW YOHK. .June ls.-Th flic in
itiMiiamv companies which met May 31
to consider the question of adjustment
of Sau Franei-ni losses held another
meeting yesterday and after considerable
diseusion, unanimously adopted a reso
lution re-affirming the action taken at
the first meeting. A resolution formally
disapproving the 25 per cent horizuntul
deduction failed to puss.
The meeting was called for American
companies only. Among provisions of
the fallen building clause, or,
"(C) Where policies covered building
(and or their content), which had leen
damaged or destroyed by the author!
ties, civil and or military, More fire
had reached them; or.
"(D) Where policies covered property
whose ownership, by reason of the de
struction of their books and records,
are unable to supply the proofs of value
required by the conditions of their in
lira nee policies In all such ea-e claim
should be settled by a reasonable com
promise.
'"Fourth Where policies covered con
tents of buildings which are certainly
not affected by the exemption conditions
of the policy claims under such policies
should be paid as soon a adjusted, sub
ject to such deductions, if any, a may
fairly be made on account of the salvage
esulting from the removal of portable
property from buildings before tire had
reached them."
Who Do Not Comply With
the Law.
A Word
of
Warning
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sut-srloritv and success of MEN.
MEN'S POWDER. There", nnthlng
just as good at MENNEN'S and
user of substitutes and Imitations
risk skla, complexion and comfort la
doing so.
As a protection to health use Menneo'a
Powder and only Moiineo's.
Have you tried MENKEN'S VIO
LET BO RATED TALCUM TOILET
POWDER ? Ladies partial to violet
Perfume will find Mjiincn's Violet
owdtr fragrant with the odor of
fresh plucked Partita Violet.
For mile everywhere for 85 cents, or
mailed post paid on receipt of price, by
GERHARD MENNEN CO.. Na-wtrk, N. J.
QUIET DAY IN COURT.
But Few Minor Orders Made in the Cir
cuit Court Yesterday.
HELD FOR ACCEPTING BRIBE.
MADISON, Wis., June 19. Secretary
of State Houser was today held for trial.
Houser appeared in court last week on
a warrant issued in connection with an
alleged bribe of $2000 said to have been
offered him for the -state republican cam
paign, if Houser would return a favor
able decision to the Equitable Life in
case concerning the distribution of
dividends. The case will probably be
tried late this month.
There was not much doing in the
Clatsop temple of justice yesterday.
District Attorney Harrison Allen yes
terday afternoon presented a not true
bill in the criminal matter of the State
of Oregon vs. Einar Rosenberg charged
with seducing Kate Bay under a promise
of marriage. Ami in the matter of the
State of Oregon vs. Charles Jeffers, for
keeping his saloon open, in this city, on
election dav. he returned a true bill and and
the case will lie called in due season.
The court directed the sheriff of this
county to issue a deed to R. C. Bond,
for lot 1, block 52, in McClure's Astoria.
In the matter of W. C. Kindred vs.
Kindred, decree of divorce was granted
and entered.
In the matter of Lillian Louise Harms
vs. Adolph H. Harms, decree pf divorce
granted, and entered.
In the matter of Knopf vs. Cahel et
al an order was made requiring defend
ant to file motion by noon on Wednes
day, June 20th.
SAN' FRANCISCO, Juno )!.-. The fol
lowing insurance conimiiic by reason of
their failing to complv with Insurance
Commissioner Wolf's demand that they
either sign stipulations extending the
time for illing proofs of loss to August
18 or furnish the commissioner with
heir lists of policyholders, mt render
cd themselves liable to forfeiture of
heir light to do luines in the Stute
of California!
Agricultural. American of lUmtoii.
American of Philadelphia! Concordia,
Delaware of Philadelphia, Duchess, Ger
man of Peoria, Eagle, tiermaniu, Globe
and Rutgers. Girard, New York of New
York, Northwestern Fire and Marine,
National I'nion, North Cerman of New
York. Spring Garden. Security of Hai
ti more, Trader, I'nion of Philadelphia,
Westchester. Western Underwriters.
Commissioner Wolf intends to proceed
against these companies without delay
unless advised to the contrary by the
attorney-general of the state. He made
this statement yeterday:
"I cannot state what action I will
take until I am properly advised by the
prosecuting officer of the state.
"I can say. however, that miles J nlll
advised to the contrary by the attorney-
general, I shall proceed at once to en
force the law passed at the recent soc
ial session of the lUte legislature and
declare that the.j companies have for
feited their right to do insurance busi
ness in California.
"Furthermore, it will be my business
to see that these companies are compell
ed to meet their just obligations. If
any retire without paying, I shall ask
that action be taken again them by the
insurance commissioners of the state
under which law they an1 incorjKi-rated."
THE UNION OAS ENGINE COMPANY
Marine and Stationary Gas and Gasoline Engines,
WE ARE NOW FILLING ORDERS
FROM OUR NEW WORKS. WRITE
US FOR PRICES AND ILLUSTRATED
CATALOGUE.
F. P. Kendall, General Sales Agent.
U-M Front St., Portland, Or.
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DIES FROM INJURIES.
REDLANDS, Cal.. June 19.-C. W.
Woftdruff of fledlaml was found at the
bottom of a well near Ferric today
with bis back broken, his skull crushed.
otherwise badly bruised. He was
iinrnscious and died about mm. Wood
ruff was in the employ of the Home
Telephone Company. The coroner's jury
brought in a verdict of accidental death.
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apkins
Lunch
and
S
ets
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Over 40 Different Du'gns of Napkins
also an assortment of fancy foldsd
Japanese Napkins
for children's parties. Lunch sets of table cloth, doilies and
Napkins 2Bc Set
When ased, throw away and forget it. No laundry; costs let tbaa it
would to have your linen laundiled.
J. N. GRIFFIN
BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSIC, AND SPORTING GOODS.
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CASTOR I A
Tor Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of
The Art of Fine Plumbing
has pcogrwied with the development of the science of
, ssmtsuon and we have kept
psce with the improvements.
Hsve you Or is your bsthroom one of
the old fsshioncd, unhealthy kind ?
If you are itfll using the "closed In"
fixtures of ten years ago, it would be well
to remove them and install in their stead,
snowy white artsadaed" Porcelain Ensm
eled Wsre, of which we hsve ismplcs
diiolsved In our ihownwun. I
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ill a 1
nwv'jpr j yuu pncci. luuimuca caujot ue tree.
I, A. Montgomery.nAstoria.
I'Bfcrffi .
WILL BE TOTAL LOSS.
BATTLESHIP IN COLLISION.
LONDON, June lO.-The British bat
tleship Ramillies was assisted back to
Sheerness yesterday, having been in col
lision in the channel with the battle
ship Resolution. The latter was not
damaged, but the former must be dock
ed for necessary repairs, principally to
her propelled. So far as known the
Ramillies is the only gigantic ship
crippled by collision during the week's
naval manoeuvers. Two or three tor
pedo craft have been in collision or
aground and some machinery defect aveh
developed, but very Jew compared with
former manoeuvers, ....
Portland En Route For Redondo
Ashore During Fog.
Goes
VKXTURA, Cal., June 19.-The bark
ontine Portland, Captain Clark, went
ashore in a heavy fog one mile west of
Hueiieme Point about 1 o'clock this
morning. The vessel was 12 days out
from Astoria, laden with a cargo of 700,'
000 feet of pine lumber, mostly ties and
bridge timbers, and wa bound for Re
dondo.
At 4 o'clock four men were sent off
in a boat for Ventura to telegraph for
the tug Warrier, at San Pedro. Second
Mate Sally states that the vessel is
leaking badly, and, is settling in the
sand. She wil be a total loss, though
the cargo can be saved. The Portland
carries a crew of 10 men, six of whom
are gtill on board the vessel. The. sea
is calm,
MOROCCO WILL AGREE.
TANGIER, June 19.-The Sultan has
presented the Algeciras treaty to his
ministers; Their acceptance of the
stipulations is considered certain.
Sale
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Portland's Oldest and Finest Exclusive Ladies Emporium Must Vacate Present Quarters
H. B. LITT'S LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF LADIES' AND MISSES' APPAREL, FANCY EVENING
GOWNS, SILK AND LINEN SHIRT WAIST SUITS, OPERA COATS, DEMI-STREET SUITS, LINGERIE WAISTS,
PETTICOATS ALL MUST GO AT TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS. SALE NOW GOING ON.
The entire stock of ladies' and misses' apparel, carried by H. B. Litt, Port-
Si .si . a r . a 1 m.
lanu s omesi ana nnest exclusive laaies' estanusnment, must be sold at once,
owing to the present quarters having been leased by an outside concern. Entire
stock of up-to-date ladies' finery will be offered at tremendous reductions.
The present large stock, acknowledged the finest and most exclusive in the
entire Northwest, contains the fashion's latest creations in exclusive patterns
and styles. Exclusive Paris gowns have been our specialty, and each and every
garment has been personally selected for style, fit and beauty. It is an unusual
opportunity for discriminating dressers to secure the season's smartest offerings
at actual wholesale cost and less.
Fancy Shirtwaists in Si IK and Lingerie
.The smartest creations shown this season hand-made models of the most
exclusive designs now go at sacrifice prices; nothing reserved.
WALKING SKIRTS
Unquestionably the greatest values in really fine skirts ever offered. All
the latest and fanciest styles in Voiles, Panamas, Homespuns, Mixtures, Checks
and Stripes, in gray, blue and black. Values as high as $35.00, now go for $7.90
and up.
SHIRTWAIST SUITS
In exclusive designs and latest 'colors old rose, blue, green, white and other
shades, valued up to $38.50, now go as low as (15.00 and up.
OPERA COATS
Here is a royal chance to secure a beautiful opera coat at less than whole
sale cost, and each garment is refined, original and decidedly exclusive. Some in
the new Velure d' Nord, retailing as high as $ioo; your choice now for $19.75
and up.
HERE ARE COATS
Three-quarter, tight-fitting coats, silk, fancy mixtures, broadcloths, etc., tell
ing as high as $65.00, go at $8.50 and up.
DEMI-STREET SUITS
The most beautiful ever shown, in Voiles, Panamas, Etamines and Broad
cloths, handsomely tailored throughout; retailing at $65.00 and up to $150, now
ottered at $48-50 and up.
FANCY GOWNS
Exclusive Paris Creations Creations of Paquin, Redfern, Madam Sarah also
the best American designers, costing as high as $250 will go Tuesday moraine
at $6.5o and up.
LINEN SUITS
Here you will find the largest and most complete assortment of fine Linen
Suits plain or elaborately trimmed.
Remember, everything must go In the quickest possible time. Bear in mind
that early comers have advantage of selcting from large and complete assort
ment.
If you cannot arrange to come, write today. All correspondence elvtn nromot
and careful attention. -
B. LITT
PORTLAND'S MOST EXCLUSIVE LADIES' ESTABLISHMENT
74 WASHINGTON, CORNER . OF FOURTH STREET.