The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930, February 20, 1908, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextSsHSt Assisting the Miracle, By JOHN H ARTY. Copyrighted, 1908, by P. C KmUmoU Jessie thrilled at the Bight of tht tail, grave man slowly descending the steps to the boat landing. He wae a governor, the" governor of ber ova tats, and In bla hands be held the power of life and death the life or death of the man the had promised to marry ' and who now lay In prison awaiting execution for the murder of a friend."';.'' " v He smiled brightly upon her as be came upon the float "I see that it 19 not worms alone the early bird ac quires he said aa he raised his hat, "Apparently boats as well come unuYr that classification." "Won't you come with mef she I:: Yitod. "I am going out alone and shall be only too glad to hare you come along." .,, ' The governor's face beamed with de light n was afraid that I was to lose my port," he said as he stepped into the skiff. "I have only a week, and well, yon are a fisherman yourself, It seems. His eyes' fell Upon the tackle needy arranged In the stern, and Jessie nod' ded her verification. Fishing had done much to help ber over the days that had gone by since sentence was passed on Tim Darlington. She swept her tackle to one side, and the governor toot his seat after she had declined to let him row. "It seems that I ought to know you," he said uncertainly as her strong, even strokes carried them rapidly through the water. "Have I not seen you some- ,wherer "At the executive mansion," she an swered, coloring. ,1 came to plead for Tim Darlington." - . , "Ah, yes," he answered; "I knew that I had seen you before. I seldom forget face, though sometimes I cannot ex actly place it It was a very unfortu nate case. .1 truly regretted that I "1 BHAUi BIOS TOUB FIAKCX'8 BKLKASC AS SOON AS I BETCBH." could not brin j back the roses to your face by freeing your fiance, the evi dence was so strongly against him." "Purely circumstantial," contended Jessie bravely. 'Tim and Jack Sutton were out in a boat, and Jack went overboard. Tim could not saTe him because he could not swim. The But tons declared that it was murder and pressed the case." "But they proved motive," reminded the governor. "It seems that young Sutton had .been the dishonest means of losing some of Darlington's savings in a deal" "But that was all patched up," cried Jessie. "Jack was to have paid back the money in installments. He con fessed to Tim that he had spent it in stead of investing it, but they bad made friends again." ' , The governor shook his head. He bad stern ideas on the abuse of the pardon ing power. To him the case seemed clear. if,. "I am sorry," he said gently, "but let us not discuss the matter. I am firmly convinced that with a flat bottomed boat the man could not have fallen overboard. That is the weak point in the defense the statement that the man fell out of the boat while chang ing places. : Why, I have changed places in a boat hundreds of times and sever lost my balance!" "I didn't mean to annoy you," cried Jessie penitently. "You are down here for a rest, not to be bothered with af fairs of state." ; "You do not annoy me," he assured. "1 only wish I could be convinced that the defense was accurate. If you could argue a new point I would gladly lis ten." "I can only tell you how it happen ed," said Jessie dolefully. "There is no new point But here is the best place to fish," she added as she moved lightly to the bow and threw over the anchor. "I found this place last week. It's the best on the lake." ' The governor hurriedly threw out his book, and presently the two were bus- . m i li t rr . sport was excellent and the tired lines about the governor's mouth relaxed as he pulled In the finny beauties. Jessie was having even better luck, and at last the governor straightened up, with a sigh of regret. "I am afraid we shall have to stop," be said, with a kindly smile, "unless we wish to de Bonulate the lake at one session. I am under deep obligation to you. Miss Grandln. It is the best morning's sport I have had since I came." "I'm glnd KVre were no more boats," said Jessie simply. "Nd one else ap pears to have found this hole." The governor looked with admiration at the catch and then half rose to his feet v"You must let me row back," ho In sisted. 'You are tired with your Ash ing. Sit here In the stern." Cautiously they exchanged places, and the governor went Into the bow to raise the anchor. He had brought the hook inboard and rose to a crouch' tng position to regain the rowing seat when his knees bent under him, and the next moment he was floundering in the water. Like a flash Jessie had caught up the oars and was rowing toward him. It was the work of a mo ment for him to climb aboard over the bow again. "You had better row," suggested Jes sie. "That will keep you from taking cold." The governor took the oars, and the light boat shot over the water. For a time neither spoke; then the man look ed up. "Do you know," he said, with an odd expression on his face, "I feel as though this Is a message. I have at ways believed It to be Impossible for n man to fall overboard If be took care. I shall sign your fiance's release as soon as I return." .... , - ; In the stem Jessie was sobbing out her thanks, and it was not until they came In sight of the landing that she recovered her self possession. Joue of the other parties bad seen the accident, and the governor, much to his relief, was able to slip into the hotel without attracting attention. Nothing more was said regarding the matter, but Jessie's heart sang as she saw the governor take his departure and realized that one of his first offi cial acts would be the signing of the pardon for Tim. But It was two weeks before the ma chinery of the law at last released Its grip on the person of Tim Darlington and he walked out of the death house to freedom. He had arranged to come straight to Jessie, and they were float ing over the same fishing pool where the 'governor bad taken bis plunge. , "It seems like s miracle that the gov ernor should have gone overboard Just after you bad brought my case fresh ly to his mind," said Tim as be drew in a fish. "It wasn't exactly a miracle," con fessed Jessie. "I remembered what he said about that being the only point When I saw him standing there In the bow I rocked the boat Just a tiny bit It wasn't really wrong, was itr "Do you expect me to Bay Ties' to that?" demanded Tim, with a laugh as he bent to kiss the happy face. "I should call it assisting the miracle." C l ASSIPIED ADVERTISEMENTS LOST. LOST-A PAIR. OF GOLD RIM glasses between the Sliively school and Seventeenth and franklin Sts, Finder return to this office and re ceive reward. 2-19-2t SITUATION WASTED. SITUATION WANTED BY A vouna- lady of experience, a position at stenographer; has own machine. Apply this office. 2-5-3t SITUATION WANTED BY MARRIED , woman as housekeeper; good oookj food of children. Address Housekeeper, Astoriaa office. 1-82-tf. FOB RENT. FOR RENT J UNFURNISHED rooms; best location; suitable for office or housekeeping. Apply "K." Astoria. 2-7-tf. FOR RENT 2 UNFURNISHED office rooms, near court house. In quire 386 Commercial street, up stairs. 2-7-tt FOR RENT -9 ROOM HOUSE; corner Jerome and 17th streets. Apply to Capt Ferchen, 330 17th street 2-2-tt FOR RENT A NEW MODERN dwelling house. For particulars en quire of Van Dusen & Co., or Phone Black 2351. 2- tf. HELP WANTED-FEMALEi WANTED GIRL 1-OR GENERAL housework. Inquire at Hoellcrs. 2 20 3t. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES H. ABERCROMBIE Attorney-at-Law City Attorney Offices: City Hall Suffering and Dollars Saved. E. S. Loper, of Manila, N. YH says: "I am a carpenter and have had many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar nica Salve. It has saved me suffering and dollars. It is by far the best healing salve I have ever found." Heals burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and piles. 25c si Chas. Rogers & Son, druggists. Too Observant, Much Is said in these days about the importance of training the young to habits of observation. It Is well to keep one's eyes open, but as there are two sides to every shield, so there are times when it Is not a man's first duty to see everything that is going on. A farmer hired a man, the story goes, and put him into his field to work. After awhile the farmer came along and accosted the new band: "Did you see a carriage go down the road awhile ago?" "Yes, I did. One of the bosses was a gray boss, and the other was a roan and lame in his hoi leg." "I though I heard some men shoot ing over there on the edge of the woods." "Yes; one of them was Colonel Cot ton: he was the tall one. The second one was Major Peters, and the third one was Tom HcSnlffcr. Colonel Cot ton had one of them newfangled breechloadln' guns what ' breaks Jn two." "Did you see those wild pigeons fly over just now?" "See 'em! Rather. There wss nine teen of them. They lit in that old cornfield down yonder." "Well, you see too much for a man that Is hired by the day. Here's your wages. When I want a man to keep watch of what is going on I'll send for you." Pearson's Weekly. Lane's Family Medicine cannot save si doctor bills, but can save a good share of them. One two-shilling pack age has kept a whole family in good health for a year. PRINTING-PAPER MERGER. APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 19.-A meeting of a dozen print paper manu facturers here yesterday afternoon which was attended by Henry Dean, of Providence, R. I., a member of the banking firm of Dean & Hispley, and by John G. Hanrahan, of New York is believed to be engineering a mer ger that will include all the paper mills of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. FOR SALE, FOR SALE-THE STOCK AND fixtures of a general store located a few miles from Astoria; very clean stock, and will invoice about $7000. Particulars at WESTERN REALTY CO. ONE HUNDRED-ROOM HOTEL for sale; doing a splendid business; good opportunity for a first-class hotel man. WESTERN REALTY CO. FOR SALE ONE-QUARTER OR one-half interest in a summer re sort hotel doing a fine business; over 100 rooms and always engaged 'way ahead. WESTERN REALTY CO. FOR SALE THE FURNITURE ,of a large lodging house; rooms always full; low rent WESTERN REALTY CO. MONEY TO LOAN. MONEY TO LOAN ON GOOD security, at Scandinavian-American Savings Bank, Astoria. Money to loan on good security. Scandinavian-American Savings Bank. F. I. DUNBAR 307 Astoria Savings Bank Building INVESTMENTS Loans, Bonds, County and City Warrants. Agent State Land Board for Investment Funds Insurance Resident Agent Globe & Rutgers' Fire Insurance Co., of New York. LAUNDRIES. Those Pleated Bosom Shirts The kind known by dressy men in the summer, are difficult articles to launder nicely. Unless you know just how to do it, the front pleats won't iron down smooth, and the shirt front will look mussy. Our New Press Ironer irons them without rolling or stretching. Try it. TROY LAUNDRY, Tenth and Duane. Phone Main 1991 FURNITURE. Hildebrand & Gor Our clearing sale runs ;. the year through, i BARGAINS AT ANY TIME 467 Commercial Street. MASSAGING. Massaging IN ALL ITS BRANCHES; WARM baths if necessary; thorough com petency is assured. ' MRS. M. HEYNO, 87 W. Bond Street, Astoria. HOUSE MOVERS. FREDRICKSON BROS.-We make a specialty of house moving, car penters, contractors, general jobbing; prompt attention to all orders. Cor ner Tenth and Duane streets. PARMER WANTED. WANTED A PARTNER IN SMALL sanitarium; $100 required; gentleman a bdy. Address Dledrich, Astorian offles. 1-22-tf. JOHN C McCUE Attorney-at-Law Deputy District Attorney, , fage Building, Suit 4. HOWARD M. BROWNELL Attorney-at-Law Office with Mr. J. A. Eakln, at 420 Commercal St, Astoria. DENTISTS DR VAUGHAN Dentist Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon DR. W. C. LOGAN Dentist Commercial St Shanahan Bldg. OSTEOPATHS. DR RHODA C HICKS Osteopath Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 2061 573 Commercial St, Astoria, Ore. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. RESTAURANTS. Columbia Restaurant 3381 Bond St., Cor. 8th and Boaa. First-Class Meals. Reasonable Prices. Our Special Dishes. Noodles and Chop Suey. Everything First-class. YEE YICK, Manager. TOKIO RESTAURANT. 351 Bond Street Opposite Ross, Higgins & Co. Coffee with Pie or Cake 10 Cts. FIRST-CLASS MEALS Regular Meals 15 Cts. and Up. U. S. RESTAURANT. 434 Bond Street Co.Tee with Pie or Cake, 10 Cts. First-Class Meals, IS Cts. HOTELS. NORTHERN HOTEL Astoria's Newest and Best Hotel. Eleventh and Duane Streets Rooms, Single or en Suite, Steam Heated, Baths, Running Water in Every Room. Rates, 50c to $150; Special by Week. Phone Main 3911. MRS. J. COLLINS, Manager. H. 3. Parker, E. P. Parker, Proprietor. Manager. PARKER HOUSE EUROPEAN PLAN First-class in Every Respect. Free Coach to the House. Bar and Billiard Room. Good Check Restaurant Good Sample Rooms on the Ground Floor for Commercial Men. ASTORIA, OREGON. HOTEL PORTLAND Finest Hotel in the Northwest PORTLAND, ORE. European Plan Only. H. C. BOWERS, Manager. FISH MARKET. Seattle Fis 1 nut 77 Ninth St., near Bond Fresh and Salted Fish. ; : : Game and Poultry, Groceries, Produce and Fruit Imported and Domestic ' : 7 " ""' Goods. ' ". . ; P. Bakotitch & Feo, Proprs. Faone Red 2188 WINES AND LIQUORS. Eagle Concert Hall (320 Astor Street) Rooms for rent by the day, week, or month. Best rates In town. P. A. PETERSON. Prop. MEDICAL. UDprsosu'eated ; 8uoeetset'al i. m m TBI GREAT CBllfESI DOCT01 ' Who is kaowa -f tlirounhont the United "TMfs-i Btt. oa aoooust of la'-.kls wonderful sum rmriww - No poisons or draft usev. Us gum tees to cur eaUrrh. asthma, lung aad throat trouble, rheumatism, nervousness, stomaeh, Urer and kUtnsy, Jamais coot plslatt and all ehronle diseases, successful home triatxzxt. If you eaaooi.eal) write for symptom blank and circular, Inclosing 4 osats is stamps. tbx c, exs wo Mxoicnri co. 1S First 8t, Owner Morrison, PORTLAHD, OREGON. Pleas meatioa the Astoriaa. MISCELLANEOUS. i MM a.: TRADE IWAIWO Diatom : 'ftfil COJVmOMTSAC AnmnttMdlnf ikxrk 4 rrtMin mt wnvnr w. 4utktr Mwo ant ninnum fri Mini IfM. M' tkmoirictlrnxitttlMitlal. MhUBlCT nn linu n.t.m. iahMft ,rmui,Tl llulill k ttfc 1M.1H tprvM MtlM, tikuttl el'", lit tb Stientwc nmrnm. nil.lt.Mt i.l n BMMiOfl VmriML 1 U mm U0HMM lift IVsJM life? i n i in wnitii - '"r' I IN ONE OR MANY COLORS LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE WEST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIOH' ORADE WORK IsTII it lOW l twit ROItll PLUMBERS. Ill .1 PLUMBER Hettlng Contractor, Tinner , -AND- , vt Sheet Iron Worker ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1 42S Bond Stmt rffDXRTAZXU. J. A, UILBAUttl! & CO., , (Undortnkcrs ntl Ktubftlmers.' Eiptrlenced tady Assistant When Desired. Call Promptly Attended Day or Night. Talton Bdff. 12th mid Duane 8t AHTOHIA. OHE.UON Phone Main VI 11 BOAT BUILDER. T, L. Driscoli! BOATBUILDING AND REPAIR INO A SPECIALTY. 22nd and Exchange Street TRANSPORTATION. The UKM Une PASSENOERS FREIOHT Steamer Lurline Nlfjht Boat for Portland and Way Landings. Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday at 7 p. m. Leaves Portlsnd Daily except Sunday at 7 a. m. Quirk Service Excellent Meals Good Berths Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf. Landing Portland Foot Taylor St G. B. BLESSINO, Agent Phone Main 2761. TRANSPORTATION. CANADIAN PACIRIC 'rEIPRE8a Lino ofttio AtlSntlS LESS THAN FOUR DAYS AT SEA During the summer season, the Empresses sail from Quebec to Liver pool; fast and luxurious. Nine hun dred miles in sheltered waters of the St Lawrence River and Gulf. Short ocean trip. Use this route snd avoid sea sickness. Summer sailing lists and rates now' ready. Apply to any Ticket Agent, or James Finlayson, Agent, Astoria, Or. TRANSPORTATION. TIME CARD Astoria k Columbia River R, R. Co. ' Effective, Sunday, January 26, 1908 Pacific Time. 82 I 88 I 80 a.m. h a o S a e s CO 11.40! 12 01 lOi 122S 12.80, p.m. n.m 1 o 8.16 8.8SI 8.40 8.4fl 8.4H 8.48 8.86 8.65! 0.18 8.25 .80 s.m .m IB bi .52 a a. & S.1B 9.8.11 9.461 10.18 10,801 a.m. 53" p.m 6.60 fl 101 TIT 6 VOl 6.26 6.2H 6,29 6.89 7.JI IV) 7.25 s.m 8.00 9.16 DM 9.67 10.09! 10.16 10.86 10.61 11 60 11.66 U..MI lOsi 144 13.66 1.00 p.m, Ar. Lv. , PORTLAND? Lv QOBLKf ... RAlNIKkt.. ...m...... MAYGKH ,, .-.;.......-:. OUINCV.... ... clathkanir junction.. Ar , I,V. . Ar.. .WEHTPORT.. ... CI.IFTON ,,, ...AHTOR1AJ., .AHTOHIA ... .WAKBENTON .. .Lv .Art ...Lv Lv WTK RlcOT0'Mt:.....Arl HAMMONn.T ' Ar. FT. HTKVKNH "..Lv it i; m BVJCNH AH ...........a. . . ujijnaiwmi Ar WAHKENTON ...... .'i'.i LV WARllklN'l'ON Ari .iiiiiii.iiUaAnnAKr,,,,, , ,....fSAHIlK . Ar. HOLLAD AY , , , . . , Lv Trains marked run dally. frslegraph Offloe, 89 10.66 8.40 2 K JS 46 10.40 8.2ft S 3 M 10.06 7.60 a X. t t.62 7.40 it 3 I 71 81 7.19 9 a 16 7.04 S ,5 I.HO 6.1U fit?"0 100 1.16 6.60 1.48 11.00 2 80 iL: ioiio alio 2 -- iioio.87i,i6 'iin' M? -" 10.80 JOT 110 l S.00I0.U7 3.00 f.8l 12 IB 10.18. ...I i 3 !"X 00 10.46 (.40 ,. U9 8 46 4.68 10.85 9M .m.lp.m. n.m. s.m runs Nos. 26 and 28 run from Astoria to Clatsop Beach via Ft St..,.- t . from Portland to Atori anA na.-T.l" J Vl8.t:: Stevens. No. 22 Portland to Astoria only. No. 30 run fmm a.?:. ...Na i4 runs from Nos. 21, 25 and 29 run via Ft. Stevens. No .23 rum Xremci' tctC to Astoria and Portland direct. runs from ClatsoP Beach wiSSffi AtGoble, isffi&s Ti,iarao?k and i,wac R"" Mi'sai Through tickets sold to and from all points in the Pu a w r. further particulars apply to , p " tne East and Europe. For G. B. JOHNSON, General Agent, 12th and Commercial, Astoria, Or.