SATURDAY, DECEMBER i, 1907.
THE MORNING ASTOMAN, . 7 STOMA. OREGON.
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Yon May Travel Far
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And you -will not find a Utter assortment of jrrooerles nd pro-
visions, both fancy and tle, tUn rltfht liar under tlili on roof.
But wa have, In addition to thwe, nn quany niw -oru..Bnt w.
airUtmB lfU to suit the fanrf nd th iur of j
ROSS, HIGGINS & CO.
Th Liidlnj Oroeara
' we mis of 11
School Tm Uvled
tjchool dlttriet, No, 21, Young' River
Iim levied a tan of 5 mill.
Closed Down
Th rtUnKtu-Kryt Logging Co, on the
Lwl tod Clark, but closed down the
camp until after the boliday. The men
wero all paid up to duU.
Will Be PainUd
A contract was awarded yertarday to
the Allen Wallpaper 4 Paint Co, for
painting the approaches and platform of
tu government tignal tower at the loot
of Tenth treet.
But On Deed
But on deed wm filed for word
terdy It being that of John F. Johnson
and wif to Joseph K. Hall. The prop
erty pawing ownership wa tlie SE. 1-4
of NW.,1 of c. 15. N., R. 0 W.j 40
aoree. and the consideration waa (1.
Nearly Recovered
Uiflmrd Reynold, who 'wo aewrcly
burned by the explosion of gas, In a
heating stove, on Tuewlay night. i hack
at old post nearly recovered. II i
Buffering slightly but not enough to In
terfere with hi duties.
New Prealdant
A new president ha been elected for
the A. A C. R. R. in tho person of
Fraud B. Clark. He will make hit
headquarter at Portland at Ur which the
A. A G will become part oftlie Portland
and Seattle ytem.
Ca Ditmlited
Lai Sulghl, the Hindoo, who wa
charged with threatening to kill G. L.
Kaurall. wa before Judge Goodman, ye-
r.U forenoon. He promised to be
good and not carry out hi threat, and
the judge dismissed tue caw. wua iu
aequlescnce'of the complaining wunew
n. citv Phvildan
The bealth and police committee of
the common council hekl a meeting lat
night and accepted the resignation of Dr.
F. V. Mobn a city phylelan, appointing
In hi place Dr. Oar Reamc, who will
be acting city physician until the next
regular csion of the council, when a
permanent, appointment will be made.
Gasoline Explosion
A gaaolln explosion wa tho cause of
the partial destruction of a gasoline
pleasure Wat. last night about 7 o'clock.
The boat, which 1 the property of Vic
tor Bloech, I moored at the foot of
Fifteenth treet, and the owner wa
removing gawlin from the torage
tank, when the gawllne Ignited from a
iuiit'rn aliout eight feet distant. Con
siderable activity, with bucket of water
held the blae In check until the arrival
of hos 2, when th fire, which had ex
tended to the woodwork, iwa extin
guished. The damage will amount to
about ?00.
In Town
lln Woraely wa In from Svenson yes
terday. He report everything being
a usual. In hi neighborhood, He Is
citing out five awe of wganoerne
and will load up the market next season.
Mn u'nrsM v U at nresent at btanrorj
1'iilversity, with her on. She b been
111 for three week but I getting along
wMy She will remain there for the
winter.
For What It It Worth-
There U an iinauthentlcalcd rumor
Hying about the city that Sir. Benwn.
the head of tho Benson Logging Com
nanv, at C'latskanie, ba been In mis
city lately with a very definite purpose
of securing a waterfrontaga it upon
which to erect a large lumber mill and
ducks. There is something pleaant In
the sound of the tale ami If It shall be
verified, oon, or late, there will be
plenty of op1o glad to have had the
suggestion.
Should Comply With Law j
Master Fih Warden, Van. Duscn i in
receipt of a letter from Deputy Fish
Warden F. C. Brown, stating that W. A
Mark, water bailiff, ha illcd complaint
against the Warren Packing Co., Barnes
Market, Chlopeek Fish Co. M. (X Mace,
Portland Fish Co., Koesscl A Frey, and
Park A Kolb, for violation of octkn 0,
chapter 85, law of 1007, which requires
packer and canner to furnish the flh
warden with a aworn atatement, showing
the total number of every pecie of fish,
bought or taken by tbem.
Two Sailers . Come Over One
Without Tug.
ROANOKE AND SENATOR LEAVE
British Ship Clackmannanshire and
Walden Abbey Arrived in Yterday
Ship St, Mirren and Steamer Craigvaar
Arrive Dowft George Loomia Due,
Hie bar yesterday wa rough, At 8
m. the wind was blowing west, south
west, at a velocity of 20 mile, and
the weather wa cloudy. At 12 o'clock
the wind had shifted to southeast, with
a velocity of 30 mile an hour. At 4
o'clock the wind 'was still blowing from
tho southwest, but had increased to 45
miles an hour, with rain and fog. Three
vessels passed out and two entered the
harbor. It wa rougher inside than on
the bar.
The BufTon left up the river at about
Ili30 a, m. yesterday.
The Senator, which arrived down on
Thursday night left out for Ban Fran
cisco at 8:40 a. m. yesterday.
The tug Daniel Kern i temporarily
laid up at the foot of Seventh street.
Home repairs to her boiler are neoe
sry. Capt. A, W.Gray, her commander,
left if or Portland, on the Lurline, last
night and will return Monday, when the
repair will probably be finished,
lite new General Washington wm in
peeled Thursday, and after a few minor
changes, which are coincident with in
spection, have been made, she will take
her place on the Deep River route. She
will probably make her first trip to
morrow.
The Itajore wa brought up from th
quarantine ground yesterday and
now lying in the stream abreast the
city. The full amount of the damage to
vessel and cargo has not as yet been
determined.
The Roanoke came down from Port
land during Thursday night and left
yesterday at 6:30 a, m.
Sweets
Confectionery and Ice Cream
Parlors.
is the best and most reliable
place to buy your Christmas
Novelties and Candies.
Place your order early for your
ioe cream. Photfe Main 1321.
Xma
The Holiday of Holidays
Is Swiftly Approaching
It is none to early to buy now
LD THERE IS NO BITTER PLACE THAN HERE!
To buy your ennnmas """-
novelty lint to pick from. Com early and get your choice.
Alto Huti ta CaMi.
Scholfield fto llson & Co. qoo
One Piano Number with each $5.00 sale to WISE Customers.
Oive Him a
Joss
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For a
Christmas PreseMS
Maybe you think that would be foolish? '
No more so than some other foolish presents
some people buy Why not get something.
USEFUL? '
We particularly refer to those separate handle
UMiRELLAS
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for men and women. Always good in Oregon
1st Take off the handle- and it fits into your trunk,
2nd. Take off the handle and only buy a new top
when the old top is gone.
3rd. Take off the handle and put it into your
inside pocket when in a crfcwded place.
Umbrella Tops, $1.50 to $5.00
Separate Handles 50c to $10.00
For Ladies or Men.
lerman Wise
Sole agent in Astoria for such Umbrellas.
For a
VICTOR OR AN EDISON
PHONOGRAPH
v gOtO
Johnson Phonograph Go.
Parian 8snd Floor ovar toholflald A M.tt.on Co. ;
Tho British ship Clackmannanshira,
from Santa Rosalia, arrived in jester
day in tow of tho AYsillula, Capt. Kerby
sou, the master, who by the way, 1
well known in Astoria and Portland, re
porta having an exceptionally fine pa
saire, the winds being .favorable through
out. The voyage of 6300 mile wa made
in 50 day. Yesterday morning the ve
w tailed up to the bar, with Capt Me
Vloar, pilotina and wa picked up by
the Wallula and brought in safely. The
wifa and child of Capt. Kerbyaon are
aboard the vessel, and it ia not Mrs.
Kerbyson's first trip, as she accompanies
the captain on all his voyage. He ex
ppfts to be in Portland ifor about three
weeks, before starting on his next trip
Captain Kcrbyson reports that in lati
tude 5 N. longitude 116 degrees, 30 mm
utea, he spoke the American four-masted
schooner Balcor, which reported all well.
The Balcor wa lumber-laden, bound,
probably, for the west coast.
The British steamer Craigvaar cleared
at the custom house yesterday. She came
down early in the morning carrying a
cargo of 218,843 bushels of wheat valued
at $209,550.
The British ship Walden Abbey which
left Newcastle on Mny 18th reached this
port yesterday afternoon and ia anchor
ed in the harbor. She crossed the bar
under aail and; after passing in shipped
a heavy aca that partially destroyed her
steering wheel but (fortunately no fur
ther damage waa done. Tho Tatoosh
picked her up about this time and
brought her in.
The Lurline was in on time yesterday
afternoon and picked up a number of
oasscnuers from' different points on the
river for Astoria. Holiday shopper
made un a goodly portion of the pas
sengers if rorn different point on the river
for Astoria.
Her cargo wa as good as the generally
carries, and vfien she left up last night
she had a large passenger list, and a
pretty good ied deck load.
The American ship St. MSrren arrived
down at 10 a. m. yesterday. She it
wbeat laden, and will leave for the
United Kingdom probably today.
The oil steamor Geo. Loomia is expect
ed down early today, en route to San
Franclaoo.
Notice to. Mariners.
Capt. Johnson of the American schoon
er Albert Mayor report having sighted
We also have
Smoking Jackets,
v Suit Cases,
Gloves,
Hosiery,
Plain and Fancy
Suspenders,
Silk Handkerchiefs,
Neckwear,
Hats. Hats,
Underwear,
Dress 5hirts
Overcoats,
Sweaters,
Knitted Jackets
on December 7, 1907, in latitude 48 20
minutes north, longitude 124 05 minutes
west, part of a vessel's deck containing
a small hatchway with combings at
tached. .
The Alliance and Breakwater will both
leave Portland tonight for Coos Bay and
will arrive down during the early morning.
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
Sermon themes as follows, morning:
"The First Christmas Gifts." Evening,
"Christ, the World's Master" a Christ
mas meditation. Interesting music, at
both services. A cordial invitation is
extended to the public to attend. C. C.
Rarick, pastor,
Presbyterian.
Christmas services: Morning worship,
11 o'clock, "The Monger-from the other
side." Evening worship, 7:30, "The
Lost Parables." MissRebaHobson, choir
director. Male chorus at evening serv
ice. All are invited. The Sunday school
wdll bold Christmas exercises, .Monday
evening, at 7 o'clock. W. S. Gilbert,
pastor.
First Norwegian TEv. luth.
Service at 10:45. Evening service at
7:30 Sunday ' school meets at 9:30 a
m. Theo. P. Neste, pastor. ;
Christian Science.
Services 'at 634 Grand avenue at 10 a.
m., subject, "Christ Jesus." All are in
vited, Sunday school at 11:15.
Holy Innocents Chapel.
Fourth Sunday in Advent. Morning
and evening service, 10 a. m. and 7:80
p, m.j Sunday school, 11:15 a. m.
Christmaa day, Wednesday. December
25th. Morning service with sermon cele
bration of holy communion offertory on
behalf of aged clergy fund.
Norwegian-Danish M. E.
Services will be held at 11 a. m. and
7:30 p. m.j Sunday school at 10 a. m.,
with Mr. Albert Carlsen, superintendent.
Services will also be held on Christmas
day at 11 a. m.. Scandinavians are cor
dially invited. O. T. Field, pastor.
First Lutheran.
Morning servioe in Swedish at 10:45j
evening service in English at 7:30, theme
for termon, "The greatest unifying Prin
ciple in the Christian world." On Christ
mas day there will be early morning ser
vice beginning at 5:30. A large chorus
has prepared fine music for this service.
Miss Sundquist will assist, playing violin
obligate to the solo parts.
A children's entertainment of unusual
merits has also been prepared of which
announcement will be made later.
A. cordial invitation to our services is
extended to all.
Wm. Semal is Registered at the Occi
dent from Coos Bay.
D. G. Hughe was over from Ilwae
yesterday.
G. F. WJnslow, of Oystervilie, wa ia
PERSONALS.
IA, R. Church, of Portland, was on a
business trip to Astoria yesterday. He
left up on last night's train.
Phil McDonough, bf Bearcliffs, is in
the city and will leave for horn this
evening.
J. W. Hartley, of Clatsop, was a viai
tor to this city yesterday.
Miss Mildred Baker, or Salem, who for
some weeks has been the guest of her
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Bonham,
departed ifor her home via the 8:20 ex
press yesterday morning.
J. M. Dougan, the contractor for the
Clatsop county court house, arrived in
this city yesterday from Seattle, to in
spect the work now drawing to a close
on that handsome edifice.
Morning Astorian. 60 cents per month
delivered by carrier.
Wood Wood t
The Tongue Point Lumber Company
are now booking orJera for short (stot
length) wood to be delivered duria
January and later. Get your order ia
now, phone Main 2771. 12-18-t.
JUST RECEIVED
a fresh shipment of
Lowney's Candies
Pound Boxes 50c
and up.
Boxes 15c to $2.50
Tag'g's Parlors
483 Commercial St
I Christmas
Presents
A full line of
SILVERWARE'
1 Rogers 1847 Wostenholm
I X L
Carver Sets
Ugjp Call and see display
KISHBR BROS.
Bond Street.
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