GOOD THINGS TO EAT
Our meat market, our ihow window and shelves art all loaded with
choice looda that cannot (ail to please you. Delivered as you want
them. ' . '' i
ROSS, HIGGIN5 & CO.
LEADINQ GROCERS.
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TERSE IllBJI 11
Daughter Born
Karly yesterday mor.itiug a daugh
ter wat born to Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn
o( Knannton, Dr. Holt reportt the
mother and child doing nicely.
On The Official Jump-
Sheriff M. R. Pomeroy li , one of
the btuy men hereabout thesetdayt
perfecting lervlcei In the district
court, and it daily making visits' to
all parti of the country. He
was in Seattle all of yesterday.
Completes Post Graduate Course
Miss Maude Van Dusen goes to
Portland next Thursday to complete
the musical course term of five
months at St. Helens' Hall where she
will take part In an elaborate Grelg
memorial concert. This probably will
be the last of these hall recitals till
after Easter.
Chatauqua Site Viewed
The committee looking (or a suit
able site for the Chatauqua Camp
grounds went down the line yester
day and viewed several locations, but
as there are other lots to be shown,
it will probably be 10 days before
any definite Information can be given.
deliver to the proper authorities, for
denortation to "Sunny France, ccr
tain woman who gained admission to
the United States in contravention of
the 'mmlgration laws, The woman
was 'apprehended In Portland, Mr.
Bonham agisting in the work of fcr
reting her out and capturing her; and
will leave with the prisoner, accom
panied by a matron, without delay.
He will be absent from his office here
for the better part of a month. Mrs.
Bonham and her baby daughter ac
company him to the metropolis and
will visit there with friends during hi
stay in the East.
A Needles Alarm '
Some excitement was created
Uppcrtown, yesterday morning,
about 9:30 ,by the burning out of
flue in the old Vosburg house, ad
joining Haucke & Company's store,
on Franklin avenue and Thirty
second streets. A telephone alarm was
sent in to headquarters and Hose
and Chemical 3 quickly responded
Their services were not needed as the
flue had burned out without the
necessity of tfye work of the depart
ment. No damage was done.
A Friendly Viait-
Jack Shea, one time well and favor
ably known in this city as an accom
modating employe at the A. & C.
dcuot. returned yesterday morning on
the steamer Washngton, from San
Francisco, for a few days sojourn
anions his old iricnds, incy were
all glad to see him.
A Pleasant Errand, ,.
Rev. V. S. Gilbert returned from
a two-day sojourn in Portland, yes
terday, where he figured twice as the
officiating clergyman in the weddings
of two couples of young people in
whom he had an especial interest,
all four having joined the church un
der his ministry at Eugene in days
gone by.
He Dared To Come Back
The 9:40 express from Portland,
lint night, came in on time despite the
fact that Dell B. Scully was aboard.
He ia now with the Central Door &
Lumber Company, of Portland, and
la as happy as he is successful. His
principal object in coming is to
register for the coming primaries and
election, and will come back to vote
at both sessions. His interest in Astoria
ia as manifest as ever, and he hasn't
changed a hair nor tost a single at
tribute of his fun and good nature.
Off For New York
Raphael Bonham, inspector, in the
federal immigration service, at this
port, departs this morning (or Port
land whence he will take the evening
train for New York City, there to
A Northshor Item-
Superintendent E. R. Budd, of the
I. R. & N. Railway stepped off the
steamer R. Milcr yesterday after
noon, en route to Portland, where he
will take over the steamer Nahcotta
tomorrow, after she shall have been
duly inspected, and bring her down
here on Monday next. Mr. Budd re
ports the railway extension on the
north shore getting along as rapidly
as tho wet weather will permit, and
says that its completion will depend
largely on that element of interfer
ence, though as things stand he hopes
to sec everything in readiness for the
season's work. He left up last even
ing on the 6:10 train.
Meeting Notice.
A special communication of Temple
Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., will be
held at Masonic Hall this evening at
7:30 o'clock. Work in F. C Sojourn-I
ers fraternally invited. By order
V. M. M. E. Masterson, secretary.
Lane's Family Medicine is a tonlo-
laxative. It doe not depress or weak
en, but imparts a feeling of buoyancy
and atnangth that ia delightful At all
drugggisU SSe,
Chocolates
the best in the 'world
50c a Pound,
Central Oregon Potatoes
Tribute t5 the Memory of the
Late Mrs. Sarah Damron Owens!
The following beautiful poem
was lately written by Mrs. Inez;
E. Parker, wife of W. W. Parker, ',
a life-long and devoted friend of!!
the late, lamented Mrs. . Sarah! !
Damron Owens." It was sent to!!
Dr. B. Owens Adair, as the highest!
and bent tribute possible under
the sad circumstances; and it is
needless to' say, is most deeply 4
prized by the recipient. The aged f
authoress and - her friend, the t
doctor, hav grown up together
and have cherished one of those
imperishable friendships that mark
so many of the pioneer lives of this f
grand old State, and which aid sol
materially in perpetuating the rec
ords of that splendid fraternity. T
I: v. :-y-.:
' ' : , 1
I Mrs. Sarah Damron Owens.
Mother, beloved! Thy long life-labor over,
The way-worn feet are are still!
The tireless, never-idle hands are folded
That wrought thy generous willl
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Strong soull Whose total, grand, of brave endeavor
Filled near a century's spanl
Staunchly thou trod'st the path of duty, flinching never
Before the face of man!
Not Death himself could claim thee, tho' thy mortal dwelling
Must, at his touch, decay I
Now in that land of beauty, beyond all telling,
That land of deathless day.
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Forever free from all that vexed and fettered
, And barred thee here below;
Among His shining hosts, He has assigned thee
Some great, glad work, I know I
t4flM4
One Piano Number with each $5.00 SALE to IIERMAN WIS3
Customers,
One of the most essential and common article of food, and one which!
hnuld alwava be of the highest Quality, i potatoes. We have the best
potatoes that are grown In the best potato section of Oregon.
Per Sack $1.35
GOOD
GOODS
U2andJ20 Twelfth. St.
Phone 1181 Phone 931
Scholfield Malison & Co.
For a
VICTOR OR AN EDISON
' PHONOGRAPH
goto : ,'.,.;,.
JohnsonP
honogreph
Co.,
Parlor Second Floor Over Scholfield & Matt son Co.
CITY TEACHER'S TO
TAXPAYERS
AN OPEN ADDRESS TO THE
VOTERS IN RELATION TO
PROPOSED LEVY FOR AN AD
VANCE OF SALARIES.
A communication from the city
teachers to the tax payers of
Astoria:
It is our wish that the taxpayers
should fully understand our attitude
toward the school board in regard to
the increase of salaries so long prom-
ised and so long delayed.
With all due respect to the gentle
men ot the ooard, we arorm
that if at any time they had
kindly given an answer, explain
ing when they could comply with the
expressed wish of the taxpayers, or
they would apply the extra levy
voted for that purpose to the increase
of our salaries, this painful publicity
would have been avoided.
We, withVther workers for 'the
highest interests of our fair city, know
that anything detrimental to our
schools is hurtful to the city; but an
underpaid dissatisfied corps of teach
ers is worse than the publican of the
causes thereof.
While it will not be necessary to
go into the details ot the ditterent
movements towards increased sal
aries of which you are cognizant, and
to which you have given your, sanc
tion, still a summary of the.same will
freshen your memories, and we hope
will quicken action on your part to
see that your determination as evinced
by your voting an increased levy for
the purpose of bettering the salaries,
shall be carried out.
Three years ago you will remember
you signed a petition which was pre
set! tel to the board authorizing them
to grant the teachers a 20vper cent
raise of salary. In answer to this
authorized petition, the board allowed
some of the teachers 10 per cent and
others less.
Acting on a suggestion emanating
from the board that the matter should
be brought up at the annual meeting
of the taxpayers, we secured repre
sentation at the regular meeting of
December 18, 1907, where you voted
a two-mill tax to be devoted espec
ially to the increase of salaries. '
We considered it necessary to know
definitely what action the board
would take on this special levy, and
addressed a communication to them
asking this consideration. As no reply
has been received, we address this
communication to you, the taxpayers
of Astoria, asking you to use your
influence the influence of the power
behind the throneto see that we are
granted what you yourselves have
voted. " .
ASTORIA TEACHERS 'ASSN.,
By its Press Committee. ' j
PERSONAL MENTION
Sergeant Stepp, who has been in
attendance upon Jhe county normal,
returned to Fort Stevens yesterday
evening.
Frank G. Taylor, a well known in
surance man of Seattle, spent the
day in Astoria on business yesterday.
D. B. Andrews, of Spokane, was a
business visitor in this city yester
day.
V. A. Merchant, of Los Angeles,
arrived here on the noon train yes
terday on a business trip, and depart
ed at 6:10, in the evening.
C T. Underwood, of Tacoma, was
among the visitors in Astoria yester
day. '
W. E. Monroe, of Rosebury, was
doing business on the streets of As
toria yesterday, going hence to Sea
side for a few days' rest
Dr. Geo. H. Strowbridge of Port
land is in town for a short visit
A. D. Burrill of Cathlamet was in
Astoria yesterday.
Will E. Rapson of Oakland, CaL, is
registered at the Occident
J. W. Murphy of Portland is in the
city on a business trip.
W. T. Chutter, the North Western
agent of the Booth Packing Co. with
headquarters in Seattle is in town.
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Lots of ftting weatke yet,
Lots of winter duds to get.
Don't get bit by King Frost
Don't get bit by foolish Bargains
You can't get bit by "WISE" Bargains
WISE TaKes Off 15 to 33 per cent
Sp 'From all Overcoats. Suits, Hats, Trunks,
j?. Underwear, Etc. . ,
Herman Wise
Astoria's Reliable Clothier.
CHURCH SERVICES
Would you give twenty-five eenta to
stop your eought Then get a bottle
of Kemp's Balaam and you will have
enough for the whole family. It costs
druggists SSo.
DONE BY DEEDS
N. W. Bower, trustee, to Flora
E. Thompson, lot 2, block 26,
Sunset Beach $50
Columbia Harbor Land Co. to
Catherine A. Deane, lots 3 and 4,
block 106, Warrenton Park 300
Otilie H. Hauge to Emil Erik
son, lot 1, block 19, Warrenton
additition to Astoria 200
EX-CITY OFFICIAL KILLED.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-A despatch
to the Tribune from Creston, Ia.,
says: Nathan Z. Taylor, a former city
official was shot and instantly killed
in the rear of his confectionery store
here last night. His body was found
by his former wife. The sheriff and
coroner can learn no motive for the
crime. Taylor who was 45 years
of age has had domestic troubles but
there is nothing to connect them with
the tragedy. v ' '
Women's Health
may be protected and improved
by keeping the blood in good
condition, the stomach well,
the liver active and the bowels
regular by the timely use of
BEECHALTS
PILLS
SoM EvotTwhtre. Ia boxes lOo. and 1 5c
First Methodist
Morning theme, "The Christian's
Princely Character." Evening theme,
"Laying up Treasure." These ser
mons will be on the revival line. Good
music and interesting services. A
warm welcome for all. Come. C. C
Rarick, pastor.
First Lutheran. ' ,
Sunday school at the Uppertown
and the German Lutheran churches
at 9:30 a. m. Miss Alema Nyland and
Mrs. A. " Young; ' superintendents.
Morning service in Swedish at 10:45;
evening service in English at 7:30,
theme, "Laboring in the Vinyard of
the Lord." Luther League Circle
meets at 6:30 p. m. for devotional
exercises. All are cordially invited.
Norwegian-Danish M. E. ' '
Services at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. tn., Mr. Albert
Carlson, superintendent. The ehoir
will sing. Scandinavians are cordial
ly invited. O. T. Field, pastor. ,
First Norw. Ev. Lutheran.
Sunday school meets at 9:30 a. m.
Morning service at 10:45; evening at
7:30. The church choir assists at all
evening services. Theo. P. Nest, pas
tor
Presbyterian. )
Morning worship: 11 o'clock, sub
ject of sermon, "Across the Helle-
sprot" Sabbath school, 12:15; Y. P.
S. C. E., 6:30; evening worship, 7:30;
"Growing." Quartet at morning ser
vice. Male chorus in the evening.
All are invited. Wm. S. Gilbert,
pastor.
Baptist
Sunday services at the usual hour,
theme, 11 o'clock: "How a Church
Grows." Evening service at 7:30,
subject: "The Liver and the Life."
B. L. Owen, pastor.
JUST RECEIVED
a fresh shipment of
Lowncy's Candies
Pound Boxes 50c
and up.
' Boxes 15c.to$2.50
Tagg's Parlors
483 Commercial St
La Grippe and Pneumonia
Foley'a Honey and Tar cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneu
monia. Refuse any but the genuine
in the yellow package. For sale by
T. F. Laurin.
H Knew.
"Now, Willie," said the bad boy's
mother, "If s time you realized the
futility of struggling against the In
evitable. Do you know what that
means?"
"Tes'm," replied the boy promptly.
It means they ain't no use you wash-
In' my face an' hands, 'cause they'll
on'y get dirty again." -r Philadelphia
Press.
Among Friends.
Patience I hear Peggy's gone In for
ballooning.
Patrice Indeed! Well, she must be
happy. She always looked as If she
wanted to get her nose up In the air.
Vouken Statesman.
Dancing
School
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Opposite Skating Rink.
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0 National Pure Food and Drug Caw
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we rec
ommend it as a safe remedy for chil
dren and adults. For sale by T. F.
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