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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1908)
2l Ferguson's Mascot. By HARRIET LUMMIS SMITH. Copyrighted, 1908. by C. H. SutcUffa. Frm the first Ferguson had disliked the pug. The sight of the fat, wbeesy little animal following at the heels of bis pretty next door neighbor awoke In bin) an unreasonable desire to prod that pampered pet with his walking tide. All of which goes to show that first Impressions are sot to be trusted. Ferguson's Interest to the girt next ioor was fast approaching the critical stage. Perhaps tbe natural attraction which beauty holds for youth was heightened by the fact that tbe girl earned unaware of his existence. Fer guson almost resented the blanknees of her gate, the indifferent tilt of her fMi He had a feeling that If she should look once she might find It worth her while to look again. Tbe pug took a hand In the game ene delicious spring day when Fergu son, who was supposed to be studying few sa his room, was In reality watch ing tbe pink of the peach blossoms gainst the blue of the sky and feeling ta bis bealt a vetgae, exquisite re sponse to tbe cbenr of the eeaaeay Ail at once the current of his thoughts was changed by an aethmette barking In his neighbor's back yard. A. black kitten shot across the grass to tbe shelter of tbe peach tree. Tbe peg waddled after and stood guard be low, coughing violently as a result of bis mosual exertions. Then Fergu son's pulses thrilled at the sound of a girlish ToSce raised In reproachful sum Boost, "Punch, you wretch, come here this tnstantr Tbe law books had no chance after that Eren the peach blossoms became ealy the setting of the picture. Tbe black kitten In the branches howled agonisingly. Tbe pretty ; girl below jailed her in dulcet tones which would 1 S ; I &5 Mali EX TOOK HEB IN BIS ABJtS AOAIH. have tempted Ferguson to dare any danger. She brought out a saucer of milk, but even this lure proved un availing. Then suddenly Ferguson started so violently that the book on his knee fell with a thud to the floor. "By Jove," exclaimed tbe young man, "she's going to climb tbe tree.1" With an instant realization that this was his opportunity, Ferguson went down the stairs in a headlong manner, which gave his landlady tbe Impres sion that the house was on Are. Ex planations delayed him unwarrantably, and when be burst out of the door tbe kitten was in Miss Morrell's arms, and bliss Morrell was in the peach tree. Ferguson hesitated, then advanced, halting at a respectful distance. "Might I be of assistance?" be asked. "I-I think you might," said the girl doubtfully. "You see, it's so much easier getting up than getting down. If nly you would take the kitten, I think I could manage." Ferguson climbed up beside her and attempted to relieve her of her charge, but tbe black kitten had its own opinion regarding the transfer. It struggled. It spit It elevated the hairs along its spine. - It clawed Ferguson's wrist as If it suspected him of being sn emis sary of the pug dog. "Oh, dear, now she has scratched you!" exclaimed the girl. If she had been pretty before she was entrancing now, looking at him through tbe peach blossoms. .' Tm sure I can get down now," said the girl, and Ferguson set the kitten sn the grass and politely looked in an other direction. A long minute passed. Then there was a shriek, and Ferguson turned to see the lady of bis dreams clutching an overhanging bough and tangling some distance above tbe ground. The young man rushed to her assist ance. For a heavenly Instant he bad her In his arms, and then be set her on her feet Her face was as pink as the peach blossoms, and her shy eyes found difficulty In meeting his, but there was no lack of gratitude in ber tone as she said, "I don't know how to thank yon!" Ferguson, went home with the feel tog that he was walking on air. As he passed the window he saw the- pug looking out but bis expression no lon ger seemed sardonic, but rather benev olent "I owe you a silver collar for this, eld boy," Ferguson thought gratefully,, for Miss Morrell had given him per mission to call. ; M m wow time before It was neces- sarv for the pug to Interfere again, Without his good offices the acquaint ance progressed rapidly. Miss Mor rell's callers were very likely to find a I dark, well dreeseu man sinmg on we j hammock beside her or occupying one i of the 'rustic chairs on the porch or ; smoklug in the library with the air of I one who feels at home. Most of tbeiu ' took the hint. There was one exeep 1 tlon. however, au obtrusive young fel low, Randall by name, who continued bis visits, though Ferguson did his best to make it clear that they could be quite content without him. Unfortunately Miss Morrell did not second these efforts as she might have done. She continued to treat her per sistent caller with a consideration which Ferguson thought distinctly un necessary. When he came oue nlsut prepared to take her driving and fouml he had gone boating with Randall lit' gave a harsher name to the act. U did not sleep that night and when u presented himself next evening be wa in the worst of humors. Had Miss Morrell been coucillu to all might have been well, but luster sfe wore an air of studied lndlffeiviu . and when she did not reseut bis r proacbee she laughed at him. Awor ! lngly In fifteen minutes the Interview terminated abruptly. "In that case," said Ferguson, rtsiu; to his feet, "tbe best thing for uic to do la to take my bat and go home." And Miss Morrell replied, "1 quite UN with you." . 1 Only one thing Interfered with carry ing oat this programme lmmedlately Fergusoa could not find bis hat "Good evening," said MIm Morrell In the back ground as if weary of waiting for him to take the Initiative. 1 beg you not to imagine that 1 am delaying intentionally V exclaimed Fer guson, with indignation. "But even you can see that it la Impossible for me to leave the bouse bareheaded." "Too put your bat on the chair. 1 saw you," said Miss Morrell. "I am quite aware that I put It there," returned Ferguson stiffly, "but It Is easy to see that it is not there now." For some minutes he hunted. Miss Morrell laid aside her offended dignity sufficiently to assist In tbe search. All at once she started nervously. 1 do hope Punch didn't find it!" she exclaimed. "He's so mischievous sometimes." But when the hat was discovered it was In Punch's society. Moreover, it had lost its resemblance to a hat The brim was missing, and tbe crown was fast disappearing. Punch surveyed them over tbe wreck and grinned com placently. ' The two young people looked at each other, and Miss Morrell's Hps twitched. Ferguson thought she was on the point of laughter, and be smiled encourag ingly. Then she surprised him by turning ber face to tbe wall and burst ing into tears. "My darling girl," exclaimed Fergu son, almost beside himself. "My dear est Ina, I beg you won't give a thought to the worthless thing." "But you were going a way. angry," said a stifled voice. "Angry with you?" cried Ferguson. "Sever!" He took her in his arms again as he bad done under the peach tree, but he did not let her go as quick ly. And that wise old pug left tbe ruined hat on tbe rug and waddled away to the window seat as If satis fied that they were once more capable of managing their own affairs. Punch is older now and divides bis mistress' devotion with a small pink and white rival said to resemble Fer guson, but he wears a silver collar, and no oue grudges blm his place as nn honored member of the household. Whatever Ferguson's faults, he Is not ungrateful. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS BOARD AND ROOM WANTED. WASTED-BOY ' OF 16 YEARS desires a place where he can do chorea for board and lodging and at tend school Apply at Astorian office. 2-21-tf. Many Sleepless Nights, Owing to a Persistent Cough.. Relief Found at Last "For several winters past my wife has been troubled with a most persis tent and disagreeable cough, which invariably extended over a period of several weeks and caused her many sleepless nights," writes Will J. Hay- ner, editor of the Burley, Colo., Bui letin. "Various remedies were tried each year, with no beneficial results. In November last the cought again put in an appearance and my wife, acting on the suggestion of a friend, pur chased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The result was in deed marvelous. After three doses the cough entirely disappeared and has not manfiested itself since." This remedy is for sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. SITUATION WANTED. SITUATION WANTED BY A young lady of experience, a position as stenographer; has own machine. Apply this office. 2-S-3t FOR RSJfT. FOR RENT 2 UNFURNISHED office rooms, near court house. In quire 386 Commercial street, up stairs. -W-tl FOR RENT -9 ROOM HOUSE: corner Jerome and 17th streets. Apply to Capt Ferchen, J30 17th street FOR SAUL FOR SALE THE STOCK AND 6xtures of a general store located a few miles from Astoria; very dean 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 lodgfng 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. BARGAINS AT ANY TIME 467 Commercial Street. MASSAGING. Massaging IN ALL ITS BRANCHES; WARM bach if necessary; thorough com petency is assured. ' . MRS. M. HEYNO, ' 87 W. Bond Street, Astoria. HELP WANTED FEMALE. WANTEDGIRL FOR GENERAL housework. Inquire at Hoeflcr's. 2-20-31. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES H. ABERCROMBIE Attorney-at-Law City Attorney Offices: City Hall JOHN C McCUE Attorney-at-Law Deputy District Attorney, Page Building, Suite 4. HOWARD M. BROWNELL Attorney-at-Law Office with Mr, J. A. Eakin, at 420 Commcrcal St., Astoria. DENTISTS 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. 11 -wvj.a DR. VAUGHAN Dentist Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon DR. W. C. LOGAN Dentist Commercial St Shanahan Bldg. OSTEOPATHS. r-j-j U-p-n -tm-t " -" DR. RHODA C. HICKS , Osteopath Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 2061 S73 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. RESTAURANTS. Columbia Restaurant 338i Bond St., Cor. 8th and Boao. First-Class Meals. Reasonable Prices. Our Special Dishes. Noodles and Chop Suey. - Everything First-class. MEDICAL. Unprecedented Suoeeseee'ef ft II- BE i TEX GSIAT CHINESE DOCTOI U TOW . f t L Hvr.thronBhout the United I States ob aooouni of No poisons or drags us.. Be guaraa tsee to cure catarrh, astasia, lung aad throat trouble, rheumatism, aervoussess, stomach, liver aad kUaer, iemale ram plaints and all ohronle diseases. SUCCESSFUL HOKX TRXATXEXT. If you eaaaoi cell write for symptom blank aad circular, Inclosing i eeats b stamps, . - tbk c. ess wo Mxoicnnt co. ItSI First 8t, Corner Morrison, POSTLAKD, OSXGOH. Please mention the Astoriaa, PLUMBERS. .ill PLUMBER Ml Heating Contractor, Tinner AND Sheet Iron Worker ALL WORK GUARANTEED 42S Bond Street YEE YICK, Manager. TOKIO RESTAURANT. 351 Bond Street Opposite Ross, Higgins & Co. Coffee with Pie or Cake 10 Cts. FIRST-CLASS MEALS . Regular Meals 1 5 Cts. and Up. TJ. S. RESTAURANT. 434 Bond Street Coffee 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. N. Y. WITHOUT A MAYOR. NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-New York City is to-day without a mayor. Mayor McClellan is at his home in Princeton, N. J., suffering from an attack of grip. President McGowan of the Board of Aldermen, whom the law designates as acting mayor in the absence of the actual mayor, is in Albany appearing before a legislative committee and Alderman Sullivan, vice-chairman of the Board, is in Hot Springs, Ark. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching and many cases have been cured by its seu. For sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. y , 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. Announcement I wish to inform the public that all suits ordered from me are made up right here in my own shop and that I have the largest line of spring novel ties in the city at prices within reach ofalL A perfect fit guaranteed. Ladies' tailor in connection. H. 3 Parker, Proprietor. E. P. Parker, 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. 11 ASTORIA, OREGON. HOTEL PORTLAND i Finest Hotel in the Northwest PORTLAND, ORE. , European Plan Only. H. C. BOWERS, Manager. FISH MARKET. Seattle Fish He Carl E. Franseen, ASTORIA'S LEADING. TAILOR, 179 11th St : Phone 3711 Subscribe for the Astorian. , 77 Ninth St., near Bond Fresh an'd Salted Fish. Game and Poultry, Groceries, Produce and Fruit Imported and Domestic Goods, P. Bakotitch & Feo, Proprs. . Phone Red 2183 MISCELLANEOUS. 5 tXPERHNCI 5E A Tnsot Manna J. A. OIL11AUOI1 & CO., Undertaker and Kmlmliucra. Kiporlr-iKHul Lady Assistant Whoa Desired. 4 Calls Promptly Attended Day or Night. Tattoo IMg. 12tU and DuaueHta AHTOKIA, OIIE.UON Phone Mala 1 11 ' ' BOAT BUILDER. T, L. Driscbll V DeeioHt. 'rtf1, CovmoMTt Ac Anfnnt wiitlne ilivtrh n1 (mtpii'Mi " nlKklr Mrtii r IM'iU'M tn whh tut pM4 sttHMk, wnnMsjn-nns wiuw , Scientific Hflcrican. Mlti of nr JuroL Tort,.. SI I ! fmirnKminctl. ou vj mu fwm'r'mrJ BOATBUILDING AND REPAIR INQ A SPECIALTY. 22nd and Eichsnge Street TRANSPORTATION. Tilt "K" tl" PASSENGERS FREIGHT IN ONB OR MANY COLORS LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE WEST FOR THE PRODUCTION OP HIGH GRADE WORK ATII At KW At tUTIII Routtt r fl & .! -'I:.: Jl Steamer - Lurline Night Boat for Portland and Way Landings. Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday at 7 p. m. Leaves Portland Dally except 8unday ' at 7 a. m. Quirk Service Excellent Meals Good Berths Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf. Landing Portland Foot Taylor St G. B. BLESSING, Agent I Phone Main 2761. TRANSPORTATION. CANADIAN PACIFIC "tMPRf " Line of the Atlantlo 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 and 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 & Columbia River R, R. Co, V Effective, Sunday, January 26, 1908 Pacific Time. a.m. o o S a a 09 11.40 12. Oil n.v 12.90 s 8.16 8.8SI s.ro 'J & 9.16 (.861 p.m. 6. Ml 101 p.m. .co 7.U0 7.361 l.tM .s7 .07 8.16 8.87 1.65 S.fiO TUT. 8.48 . 8.48. 8.4A . 8.48 , 8.66 . 8.661 (.461 (.1810.18 (.8010 80 a.m. 1a.m. TIT 8 i 8.(6 8.28 8.29 .8 Oh 7. II T.20 7.26 p.m a.m. 8.00 (.16 10.06 10.16 10.86 10.61 11 60 11.66 U.16 sTnSpii T 28 1 ' 40 I 21 3l tv. . ' Ar; rXRTLAMDt.... LV OOHLKt Atl KA1I.1ILKT.,., UUINCY ... CLA.THKAN1K, JPNOTIONf .WKHTPORT..... CLIFTON Ar AHTORIAf Lv LV AHTURtA Ar Ar. WARKENTON Lvi 13.44 12.66 1.00 p.m. I7v WARRKNTONAS HAMMUNU Ar. FT. BTEVENH Li LV FT. BTEVENH Ar MAMMONi;.... Ar WARRKNTON Lv! lv WARRHiintON..:.,.Ar Ar.. .OKARHART. . ..HKAHIDEt ... HOLLAUAY , 110 108 118 118 119 p.m. 12.16 10.661 10.40 10.16 10.06 (.62 9 81 (.16 8.W 8.16 7.66 7.46 7.d 7.41 7 7 T27I 6 67 6.JS0 8 46 a.m. n.mv 10.00 8.401 8.261 7.69 7.60 7.40 7.19 7.04 6.101 8.60 6 I.0H 6.00 4.66 a.m. 9 1.46 2.20 (.101 2 081 8.00, 12.80 12.26 12.16 ins 10. M 10.46 10.86 ft.m, .ra p.m. a O I 11.00 2.80 l6.l (.10 I 10 (08 2.00 10.871 10.80 10,27 lO.ittl 10.28 10.18 10.16 9 48 ( 40 (.86 a.m. Trains marked run dally; fl'lrapli Offloe. Nos. 26 and 28 run from Astoria to Clatsop Beach via Ft. Stevens. No 22 runs from Portland to Astoria and Clatsop Beach direct. No. 24 runs from Portland to Astoria only. No. 30 runs from Astoria to Clatsop Beach direct Nos. 21, 25 and 29 run via Ft. Stevens. No. 23 runs from Clatsop Beach to Astoria and Portland direct Connections At Portland, with all trans-continental lines.. At Goble, with Northern Pacific Railway Company. At Astoria with steamers for San Francisco and Tillamook and Ilwaco Railway & Navigation Company's boat and railway. i through tickets sold to and from all points in the East and Europe. For further particulars apply to " G. B. JOHNSON, General Agent, 12th and Commercial, Astoria, Or.