TUB MORNING iVSTORIAN, ASTOIU A, OREGON.
FRIDAY, DJXJlCMSEn 20. 1807,
WALKER
CONFESSED
Absconding Bank Cashier Admits
His Identity.
TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
After Beiiift Handcuffed he Grabbed Re
Totw From Cmp Follower and Tried
to Shoot Himself Was Preparing to
go Farther Into the Mountains.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec 19. A special
to the Tribune from Ensenada, concern
ins the arrest of V. F. Walker, the ob
econding cashier of the Savings Bonk of
New Britain, Conn, says he went under
the alia of Morrison while in Lower
California. Walker confessed that he is
the man wanted but say be only took
$20,000 cash and $325,000 in securities.
An offer with the necessary papers is
now on the way from the East and he
U prepared to identify Walker person
ally. When arrested Walker had only
$1.10 in his pockets. When the police
arrived at the camp Walker bad his
things packed and was apparently pre
paring to go further into the mountains
or to some other section of the country.
He evidently knew the officers were on
his trail. After being handcuffed al
ker seixed a revolver belonging to one
of the camp laborers and tried to kill
himself but was prevented by the police,
A WORTHY CAUSE.
on the worthy cum of the Seamen's
Mission. The building stands as yet
in its undergarment and is very unac
tractive amidst the other full dressed
structures on the street, and this means
is taken to procure, for the Seamen's
Institute, building a mora attractive
appearance. At the pivsent time the
sleeping apartments are all filled, and
the reading room well rmtromxed, , ,
The object of the entertainment Is
worthy of all encouragement, and there
is little doubt that a large audience, at
the presentation, will testify to the sp
previation of the people of Astoria of
the efforts1 of those in charge of this
glorious work,
MAKING THEIR OWN WAY.
Fine Musical Entertainment Being Pre
pared for Seamen's Institute.
Prof. Emil Anna will give a concert
fop the benefit of the Seamen's Institute
at the Presbyterian Church on the even
ing of January 14th. He will be assist
ed by the Norwegian made chorus and
other local talents. Mrs. C H. Aber
cnombie will sing the solo part to the
Norwegian anthem composed by Mr.
Greig: "Den store hvide flok vi ser,"
"The great white heavenly throng we
see, eo famous in this country and
Europe.
Mr. Enna is making for himself a
great name in this country as a musical
genius, and it will be a treat to all
musio lovers and the public in general
Seenty Per Cent of University Students
Work ia summer.
El'OENE, Dec. 19. A canvass of the
students of tlie University of Oergon
just made show that between 00 per
cent and 70 per cent of the I niversity
this year are either wholly or partially
making their own wny through college.
The greater part of the earning ia done
of course during the summer. The can
vase, shows that, since the vacation is
comparatively short, the men got em
ployment in the harvest fields, mills,
mines, and labor of various kinds pay
ing good wages. It shows also that the
engineering students find no trouble in
getting work in their line. The Engi
neering department lias a large number
of graduates in the employ of the South
em Pacific, O. R. N., Northern Pacific,
and in the Government Reclamation Ser
vice, and the majority of the engineering
students are engaged before the session
closes in June.
A number of students are partly earn
ing their own war during the sen-don.
The University maintains an employ
ment bureau undt'r the direction of the
Registrar, but -it has not been able this
fall to supply all calls nude on it for
students to (work.
NEGOTIATIONS STILL PENDING
(Continued from pag 1)
ing upon the text and terms of the bond
contract, a copy of which is herewith
inclosed.
"And you niw reiiutod to meet with
the committee at 8 o clock, p. m,, Fri
day evening, December 80th, in the
Clin ml r of CVnmuoiv.
"In raso this contract as already
drawn is satisfactory to you, you are
requested to file at once a written state
meut to that effect with the secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce, J. H.
h nyie.
"Your very truly,
; "(Signed), J. 11 WIIYTE
"Secretary.
Adjournment was taken yesterday to
the hour of 8 o clock this evening, and
it is hoped there will be a rousing as
iH'inlily of Astoria cltixens, aside from
the gentlemen named on the big com
mlttee. as the business in hand is en
titled the largest and freest discussion
ami public consideration, as well as the
stamp of. universal approval by Astor
is its. as the people most nearly and di
rectlv affected and benefitted.
LOOK FOR SURVIVORS.
YICTORIA, B. C, Dec. 19.-H. M. a
Shearwater may be ordered to the
South .American coast from Esquimalt
to search the islands off Chili for pos
sible survivors of the eivw of the miss
ing Liverpool ship Silberhorn, which was
reported having burned at sea August
23 about 90 miles off the Chilian coast.
There are slim hopes that the survivors
may have reached the islands off Chili.
OLDEST CONDUCTOR.
CHICAGO, Dec. 10,-Albert M
Staples, who, until his retirement six
months ago, was the oldest Pullman
car conductor in the service, died at his
home in Evamdon yesterday, aged 70
years. He had a ivgular Chicago to
New ork run over the Grand Trunk
for more than S3 years. During the last
13 years his run Lad been between Chi
cago and Buffalo.
MARINE LOSSES.
CLKVKLAXD, 0., Dec. 19.-The total
loss to vessel property on the great
lakes amounted to $743,000 for the sea
son of 1907, according to figures com
piled by marine men. Thirteen steam-.
era and one schooner were lost. In 1900
44 yescls valuel at $1,029,500 were lost.
ARREST REVOLUTIONIST.
GUAYAQUIL, Equador, Dec. 19.-The
Colombian authorities have arrested near
to hear his performance on the piano, 'the frontier the Ecuadorian general,
and at the same time will give thejjrichanor Arrellano, who is accused of
people of Astoria an opportunity to help organizing bands to invade Ecuador.
Notice '
An extra force of clerks has Wen put
on by P, A. Stokes in order to facili
tate shopping during the holidays.
You Don't Heed to Send to Portland.
C H. Orkwita, 137 Tenth street, can
cover your umbrellas just as good as
tbey can any place on the northwest
coast.
WoodWood
The Tongue Point Lumber Company
are now booking orders for short (stove
length) wood to he delivered during
January and later. Get your orders in
now, phone Main 2771.
12-18 tf.
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.. WHS
Copyright 1907 bj Hart Schafincr IS Marx
Genuine Irish linen handker
chiefs, 26c,60c
Our own importation.
Pajamas and Night Robes,
75c to $3
Xmas is
Here!
it
We have so many nice things
that are suitable for men that
we find it impossible to
enumerate them all here.
Smoking Jackets in many
designs.
Mufflcrs50c to$2.50
" Fancy Vcs$n50lo"$5
Lounging Robes, something
very nice, $5.
Neckties suitable for Xmas,
' 60c, 76c, 1, 91.60
SSilfc Sox, $1 to $2
Fancy Sox, 26c, 60c, 76c
X-mas
MS v:uz
Xmas
Lender in Nobby Clothca
WtlHt lmlimyTMSi
Tihs Golden
OAK ROCKER
only $4.50
We are showing a
large line of Rockers and
Chairs suitable for Xmas
Gifts. ::'
SECTIONAL
BOOKCASES
rou Dost en
none. wHts rou
suraGUNN"
Roller -bearing,
no n- binding
doors, remov
able (lo clean
or noises brok-
, . - '.. en glass) py
Imply nahooklna. No unslatitly
Iron band or protruding shelve.
Sections so nicely Joined together the an
pearancelsthatofatolidease. The only
Sectional Bookcase entitled to use
the trademark of the 6rand Rapid
Furniture Association, which means
the best.
We ere srents for Sis 6 linn Patent
Sectional Bookcase, and shall be
pleased to show and explain the workings
el this perfect system.
We carry a very large
stock of Sectional Book
cases in stock in both the
golden and weathered oak
finish. Just the thing for storing
you Christmas Books.
. New Line of
BUFFETS AND
SIDEBOARDS
on display.
In;
We are offering some
exceptionally good values
in this line.
Two Years Established In
Astoria. .1875.
i
NEW TO-DAY
For Christmas
A fine display of men's novelties is
made at Frank Hart's drug store that
will keep a Christmas purchaser irueaS'
ing. The prices are tight and them need
be no guessing on that point.
Per Cent
n
Thirty
In
Two Years
Astoria.
2p
til -i, 1; :fj k '
Per Cent
Discount
Notice.
Door Mats, SO cents each) Umbrelb
vases, 75 cents each. You need them la
this kind of weather. See IlllJebrsV
& Oor.
Toilet Cases ,
Toilet cases that are beauties, of dif
ferent varieties, can be had at Frank
Hart's drug store, and at prices that are
astonishingly low. There is a large stock
to select from.
Reward. t
130 reward will be paid for the re
covery of the body of James Edwards,
by A. Seafeldt. 1212-6t.
Columbia, u4 VI ow grapBopsoae
end latest records at l Oommtroisvl
treat A. R. Cyme. tt
The Tyler.
Tb Trier still keena nn m iMwA.
Uoa. Good liquors and polite atteatioi
wiu aiwaya win, ana u pursuance of
this Idee Clarence Tyler has mads m
ehanm in the oualltr of his wla mA
has secured the services of Unci Gene
Lent whose genial pereonalitj makes
him nonular with the TvWs MtnM
- - - . - e m ratwawaemai
Everyone knows where the Tyler Is,
Sixth and Bond streets.
Oliver typewriters ni automatls
stenofrapbere at A. a Crrus, 411
Commercial street tt
Kew Grocery Sters.
Try our own mixture of coffee the
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Babollet A Co. grocers. Phone Mala
1281.
Now at City Hall-
City Attorney Charles Abercromble
baa removed from his old quarters at 691
Commercial street, and will, henceforth
be found at his office on the second
floor of the City Hall 11-30-tf.
Cut in Glassware
A fine stock of cut glassware Is shown
at Frank Hart's drug store and the
prices on this class of goods has been or.
to ridiculously low figures.
The Palace.
The Palace Restaurant is still
Ing up its reputation for the excellence
of Its meals, and service, a renutation
that is of the best, and well earned.
The doors never close st this popular
place and at anv hour of the da or
night the best the market affords can
always be had served In excellent style.
No matter how jrreat the rush mae be
each patron receives dus attention and
complaints ars unheard of.
1 , The Commercial.
The Commercial evidently la not ax.
perlenelng any bard time, judging by.
the liberal patroness accorded this wall
known resort. Good rood, and . wall
furnished place surely attract the best
class of trade and Otto fiund Is lunl fca
catering to It. Everyone knows the Com.
meroiai as a pleasant place to spsnil s
few minutes in. and it has lon hn
recognised as a well known place of
meeting for friends. Drop In and see for
yourself. Commercial street near 11th.
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"All
Christmas Oranges"
The Sweet Juicy Kind
Sizes and All Prices"
Ws will appreciate a share of your patronage and know you will be
pleased with our goods and treatment, .
Acme Grocery Co.
The Up-to-Date Grocers.
521 COMMERCIAL ST. PHONE 68i