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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 190. IN Advantage of Fastidious Smoking made the more absurd by tb condition of her clothing. Her experiment cost her a term In prison. - NELSON MAXWELL. (Original.) I wu traveling in Franc In t rail way train shut op in a compartment with but one persou besides myself, a woman. 1 am an Inveterate smoker, wad It occurred to me that perhaps the lady would not object to niy lighting a. cigar. I asked her permission, she assented graciously, and, taking one from my cigar, case, I lighted It It was a long cigar, pointed at both ends, and remarkably well made. I meutlon this because If It had been loosely wrapped probably there would be notti teg of especial, Interest in this story As I began to puff composedly 1 drew from my pocket a morning paper and commenced to read. 1 envy you your solace, monsieur,' the lady remarked. "Traveling is dull and we women have no such way or passing the time." I lowered my paper and for the first ton took a look at her. She was pass ably good looking, comparatively yonnc and very well dressed. Since she bad teen so good as to permit me to suiokf I considered it only fair that 1 should take her hint and relieve ber ennui u,v chatting with her. I was aware tbat the day of making acquaintances In this way even in America bad passed. and even there it had never been usual for the woman to take the initiative. bat my companion looked bored, and I attributed her desire simply to be tern porarHy amused. I tested her on different topics and toon found that she was most Interest ed In pleasuresexciting , pleasures. such as the theater and the race course. She preferred, however, to talk of nov Is and evinced an especial Interest In those of Emile Zola. Indeed, she con versed about the characters In those anconventional romances with a free torn that arrested my attention. And ft seemed to me tbat the more nncon rentlonal the characters the better she tied them. Finally, taking the latest eg Zola's stories published from ber traveling bag, she opened it at a cer tain page and asked me to sit beside Bar and read a passage, giving as an xease for not doing so herself that he wu a very poor reader. ."Pardon me," I said. "I am smoking. The fumes would be unpleasant to jou. ,?Not at an. I love them." "But". I protested, "you see that the ash on my cigar is very long. If I should move it would fall. Now, I am fastidious about my smoking. I love a freshly lighted cigar, and so long as the ash remains In its place the cigar cent .as It. was at the first touch of the match. Indeed, it tastes the same. But once knock off the ash and the CANT BE SEPARATED. Some Astoria People Have Learned How to Get Rid of Both. Backache and kidney ache are twin brothers. , You can't separate them. And you can't get rid of the back ache until you cure the kidney ache. If the kidneys are well and strong, the rest of the system is pretty sure to be in vigorous health. Doan's Kidney Fills make strong, healthy kidneys. H. J. Young, of 2901 Morrison street, Portland, Ore., says: "I have had no occasion to use any kidney medicine since 1903, and that is the very reason why I can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills so strongly. This remedy relieved me at that time of an annoying attack of kidney com plaint which had clung to me for quite a while, and had become aggravated by a cold which settled in my back. The relief was speedy and lasting, and not the slightest trace of a recur rence has appeared during the three years that have elapsed. I am con vinced that this is good proof of the value of Doan's Kidney Pills." For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. i Remember the name Doan's and take no other. CLASSIFIED APVB RTIS EMBNTS HELP. WANTED FEMALE. $2.00 PER DAY PAID TO ONE lady in each town to distribute free circulars and take orders for Concen trated Flavoring in tubes; permanent business; experience unnecessary. J. S. Ziegler & Co., 323 Dearborn street, Chicago, 2-23-Zt. i SITUATION WANTED. SITUATION WANTED BY A young lady of experience, a position as stenographer; has own machine. Apply this office. 2-5-3t. WANTED A COOD STRONG Scandinavian girl as chambermaid. Apply at this office. 2-22-tf. BOARD AND ROOM WANTED. WANTED-BOY OF 16 YEARS desires a place where he can do chores for board and lodging and at tend school. Apply at Astorian office. 2-21-tf. , - j FOR KENT. FOR RENT 2 UNFURNISHED office rooms, near court house. In quire 380 commercial street, up stairs. 2-7-tf. PROFESSIONAL CARD. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW HOUSE MOVERS. FREDRICKSON BROS. We make specialty of house moving, car pentert, contractors, general jobbing; prompt attention to all orders. Cor ner Tenth and Duane streets. HOTELS. CHARLES H. ABERCROMBIE Attorney-at-Law City Attorney Offices: City Hall JOHN C McCUE , ' Attorney-at-Law Deputy District Attorney, Page Building, Suite 4. FOR RENT 9 corner Jerome Apply to Capt street ROOM HOUSE; and 17th streets. Ferchen, 330 17th 2-2-tf. A BOWL OF BITTER TEA. Himalayan Hospitality In a Snow Enveloped Hovel. In spite of a poverty which limits their good intentions the inhabitants of central and sooth central Asia dis play a charming hospitality. Such, at least, Is the impression gained from Mr. Ellsworth Huntington's book, "The Pulse of Asia." . At Uatayan, a village in the prov Ince of La dakb, the habitable portion of the upper Indus valley, a friendly villager Invited Mr. Huntington to dive down from the crust which covered eight or ten feet of snow Into a one story house. This was at an elevation of 10,500 feet Although It was April 11, the snow. even on a level, was higher than the tops of the houses. Where it had been shoveled off the flat roofs it formed cigar Is but a stump, the smoke gets high banks, protecting them from the In my eyes and well, it is not the wind and making them the favorite same by any means.' To tell the truth, this was but an ex cuse. I had come to suspect the lady to be an adventuress and did not look with complacency upon being shut up alone with her. She seemed to discern from my refusal to sit by her that I had my suspicions and. Instead of at tempting to allay them, began to work upon my fears. ,! ,,- - "A man who scorns a lady's ad vances should be made to pay for bis rudeness," she said sharply. I considered this a threat and to dis play an unconcern I aid not feel I re sumed my paper. Indeed, there was nothing else for me to do. I felt sure that the woman would spring a trap sitting room at that season and even In winter, for the sunshine is always warm in that dry, clondless climate. When the little black cows bad been driven and pulled out of the way Mr. Huntington descended to an almost closed shed used for the two or three hardy sheep and goats and was usher ed, stooping Into a dark stable con taining a little pony, shaggy, like all the animals. Bending low once more, be climbed over a high sill and was in the warm, close family living room. Light and air came In through a bole In the roof a foot square surmounted by a chimney pot a foot high made of three Btones set up to "keep out the snow. A few bits of ragged cloth on en me for the purpose of extorting the mud floor for sleeping purposes, a blackmail, and I saw before me a seri ous complication, a possible arrest and Imprisonment But the more inward trepidation I felt the more outward coolness I showed. I concentrated my attention upon maintaining the ash on the end of my cigar. Every time I re moved the cigar from between my lips and put It back I did so with the ut most care. Presently the woman took out her watch and looked at it "We will reach the station at N. in five minutes," she said. "I need 500 francs. Choose between giving them to me or an arrest on a charge of as aault when the train stops." Had she been willing to settle for a aapoleon I would not have yielded. 1 consider it demeaning in any man to pay blackmail. It may or may not be common sense, but I do not believe In making a beginning in tbat direc tion. I gave the woman no reply, but continued to appear Interested in keep ing the ash on tbe end of my cigar. Finally tbe bouses by the way grew thicker, and the train slowed down. ,TU settle for 1,000 francs," said the ' woman. "In one minute more my price will be 1,500." At the same time be began to pull her apparel awry to Indicate that she bad been tbrongb a struggle. I smoked on. In another minute tbe train pulled up at the station. Tbe woman put her head out of the window and shrieked for the guard. He came, followed by officials and curious people, and drew open tbe door. "This brute has assaulted me," said the woman. "Arrest him." The guard and his followers all lev led their eyes at me. Taking what little remained of my cigar from my mouth, I extended it slowly toward the crowd on the platform. , i"Could a man," I said, "interfere with any one and keep an ash like tbat n the end of a cigar?" As I spoke the woman, upon whom fashed the reverse of the situation she had planned, brushed against me, lightly shaking me. The ash fell on the car floor. 1 r-, V V s " ' ; There was a shout of derisive laugh 4sr at the woman, whose position wa half dozen metal utensils and an iron pot full of Himalayan tea, kept warm over some embers, comprised all the visible equipment for housekeeping. After the host had persuaded Mr. Huntington to take a seat on the floor a half palsied old woman Insisted upon ladling out for him a bowl of tea. It was surprisingly good In view of tbe fact that a poor grade of tea leaves had been steeped half an hour or more with milk, butter, salt and soda. In richer bouses Mr. Huntington was often served with tea which bad been Improved by being churned violently In a slender, greasy black churn, twen ty Inches long by four in diameter, in order to mix the rancid butter well Into the compound before It was turn ed Into the drinking bowls. Irritation of the throat and hoarse ness are relieved immediately by two or three little swallows of Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure. Grip patients should make a note of this. Book Auction Back In 1732. John Montgomerie. governor of the province of New York, died on July 1. 1731. In the Sew York Gazette of May ' s, liJi Is tlie following advertisement, the first of the kind: "On Thursday. June 1, at 3 o'clock In the afternoon, will begin to be sold at public auction a collection of valua ble books belonging to the library of his excellency John Montgomerle, Esq., late governor or New York, etc.; de ceased. A catalogue of the books may be seen at the Coffee House In New York, with the conditions of sale." This is also the lirst Instance where the word "miction" appears." "vendue" being the fi-rui In general use. FOR SUA 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. HOWARD M. BROWNELL Attorney-at-Law 1 Office with Mr. J. A. Eakin, at 420 Commercal St., Astoria. NORTHERN HOTEL Astoria's Newest and Bast HoteL , .Eleventh, and Duane Sjreeti Rooms, Single or en Suite, Steam Heated, Baths, Running Water in Every Room. Rates, 50c to $150; Special by Week, rhone Main 3911. V, MRS. J. COLLINS, Manager. DENTISTS Pythiai DR. VAUGHAN Dentist Building, Astoria, Oregon DR. W. C LOGAN Dentist Commercial St Shanahan Bldg. OSTEOPATHS. ONE HUNDRED-ROOM HOTEL for sale; doing a splendid business; good opportunity for a first-class hotel man. WESTERN REALTY CO. DR. RHODA C. HICKS Osteopath Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 2061 S73 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 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. RESTAURANTS. Columbia Restaurant 3381 Bond St., Cor. 8th and Boao. First-Class Meals. Reasonable Prices. Our Special Dishes. Noodles and Chop Suey. Everything First-class. H.B 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, OREOON. PLUMBERS. ' t .mini . n. w PLUNDER Heating Contractor, Tinner . . yi AND : Shut Iron Worker ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1 '"S Bond Street " J. A. OILII UOII A CO., i Undertakers ami ICiulmlmera. Eiperlcnood I,nlv Assistant i When Desired. in nit . . r at ili HOTEL PORTLAND Finest Hotel in the Northwest PORTLAND, ORE. European Plan Only. H. C. BOWERS, Manager. FISH MARKET. Call Promptly Attended Day or Night. Tatton Britf. 12th and DuaueSt AHTOKIA. Olt&UON Plume Mai 2111 YEE YICK, Manager. TOKIO RESTAURANT. 351 Bond Street Opposite Ross, Higgins & Co. Coffee with Pie or Cake 10 Cta. FIRST-CLASS MEALS Regular Meals 15 Cta. and Up. U. S. RESTAURANT. 434 Bond Street Coffee with Pie or Cake, 10 Cts. First-Class Meals, IS Cts. FURNITURE. Heavier Ammunition. "Is this the man we are to Initiate tonight?" asked the illustrious con ductor. "It Is," replied the outside guard. The illustrious conductor walked around the 350 pound candidate. Inspected him carefully and turned to bis assistant. "Put the goat back." he aldr"and bring me a muIe."-ChIcago Tribune. ANY ONE CAN HYPNOTIZE But It Cannot Bs Accomplished With Mere Glance. Of course, whoever wants to hypno tise In fact no one but a physician ought to do it-must learn the tech nique and apply It patiently and skill fully. And certainly there are Individ ual differences. Not every one can be deeply hypnotized. With not a few the Inhibition goes no farther than the Inability to open the eyes, while only one out of four enters Into strong hypnotic hallucinations. Further, not every one Is well prepared to awaken that confidence which Is essential and that feeling of repose which guides one over to the dreamy state. The look, the voice, the gestures, the phrases, tbe behavior, of certain persons make them poor bypnotizers, however well they may understand tbe tricks. But In principle everybody can hypnotize and can be hypnotized, Just as In principle everybody can love and can be loved, and no special mysterlons power Is needed to fall In love or to awaken love. Yet while thus every one can exert hypnotic Influence, no one can do It by a mere glance. All the stories of a se cret Influence by which one man's will gets bold of another man's mind are remains of tbe mermerle theories of the past Today we know that ev erything depends upon the attention and imagination of tbe hypnotized and tnat no mysterious fluid can flow over from tbe mind of the hypnotist to the mind of the subject The old mystical view of unscientific superstition reach ed Its climax In the prevalent belief tbat a man could exert secret Influence from a distance without the victim's knowledge(of tbe source of the uncan ny distortion of bis mind. According this belief, every heinous crime might be committed under tbat cover. Tbe distant bypnotlzer could inflict pain and suffering on his enemy and could intense tbe Innocent as Instru ments of bis criminal schemes. Pro1 feasor Hugo Munsterberg in McClure's Magazine. " No one is immune from kidney front will look mussy. Our New trouble, so just remember that Foley's Press Ironer irons them without Kidney Cure will stop the irregut- rolling or stretching. Try it. TROY LAUNDRY, Tenth and Duane. . Phone Main 1991 Hildebrand & Gor ( Our clearing sale runs the year through, 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. 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 larities and cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble that is not be yond the reach of medicine. For sale by T. F. Laurin. Seattle m 7,7 Ninth St.', near Bond Fresh and Salted Fish. Game and Poulirv. Groceries, Produce and Fruit Imported and Domestic Goods. P. Bakotitch & Feo, Proprs. Phone Red 2183 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. f . W "Ww' MEDICAL. Unprecedented Successes' of tin TEE GREAT CHIHISI DOCTOR V Who fa t kaowa throughout the United J Btates on account of Us wonderful sure No poisons or drugs used. Be guana tees to ear 'catarrh, asthma, lung sad loroat trouble, rheumatism, aamusnsss, stomach, liver .end kidney, female com plaints and all ehronlo diseases, . SUCCESSFUL BOMS TREATMENT. If you esanot call write foe crouton blank and ebroukr, Inclosing 4 cents b temps. ' -(.-.... ,, THE I GEE WO KEDICimC CO. . .. 121 First St., Corner Morrison, POBTLAITD, 0KEG05. Please mention the Astorian. BOAT BUILDER. TVL. Driscoll BOATBUILDING AND REPAIR ING A SPECIALTY. 22nd and Eichange Street n TRANSPORTATION. PASSENGERS ThtMKMLInt FREIGHT Steamer Lurlinc Night Boat for Portland and Way Landings. Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday at 7 p. m. Leaves Portland Daily except Sunday at 7 a. m. Quirk Service Excellent Meals Good Berths Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf. Landing Portland Foot Taylor St O. B. BLESSINO, Agent Phone Main 2761. TRANSPORTATION. CANADIAN PACIFIC "CMPRISI" Line of the Atlantic 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 tha 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 Aaent or James Finlayson, Agent, Astoria, Or. TRANSPORTATION. TIME CARD Astoria & Columbia River R. R. Co. Effective, Sunday, January 26, IMS-Pacific Time. sT He CUts Too Many. "My, John, you haven't particle of tactr "What have I done now?" "Asking Mr. Hamfat to dinner and telling him you will give blm a good roast! And be a second rate actorr-' Baltimore American.1 MEN ANDWOMER, ' ' PwBlf Sfornnntinnl to "7.J mx-D.rKM.InlUmmttiotM, wmUU VI : Irritation, or ulearAtfon. fit 1 MrUUr. " . nmrnna manhNiu. PlVMt. fMUlrlM. Pa .. U.U mnA nn .--- StHEEvWSChIMIMLCH. gont or iononom. " .. .. f y,1,.,,,.. ... , - u. 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. !57 P. I. 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