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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1008.
THE MORNING ASTOMAN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
Rescues.
By HENRY ROSSMORE.
Oonvriirhted. 1808. bv P. C Knstmrnt.
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Benjy, racing down the street,
brought himself up with a jerk as a
gong Bounded out its hrazeu alarm.
Then he hurried toward the building
with the great wide doors In the mid
dle of the block.
The gong was still sounding, and
now could be heard the trample of feet
and hoofs, the Jingle of metal work
on the harness,' the cries of the men.
Then came the lesser note of the "re-
pear bell and a hoarse cry of "All
rlghtr from the captain, followed by
the trample of hoofs, sounding hollow
upon the wooden floor as the fire horses
returned to their stalls.
Benjy's face fell. Somewhere In the
tity horses were hashing madly over
the pavements in their race to answer
an alarm, but here the great green
doors would remain closed. It was
only a practice hitch for Thirteen com
pany.
In the summer time practice hitches
were the best fun, for the doors stood
vide open, and he could watch the
men as they put the harness trip In
rder again and lifted the great straps
off the three big grays. Then,' too, the
firemen lounged in front of the house,
nd he could hear them talking about
the fires they had gone to, brave tales
of valorous fights that lost nothing in
the telling.
Benjy trotted down the street again
to his own doorstep and carefully
backed himself into the vestibule. His
thrill treble rose in imitation of the
clangor of the big gong, and with
many a screech and shout he dashed
off in the direction of the hydrant on
the corner, pretending that he was
Thirteen company answering an alarm.
As be neared the fire house a second
time the gong sounded again, and this
time the number was followed by three
"lOU'BE DEAD SLOW, DICK EXCEPT WHXN
TOO KB AT A FIBE.
strokes, thrice repeated. Thirteen com
pany made a quick hitch. A third
alarm following so closely upon the
first meant a fire well worth hurrying
to. They wnt out on the third alarm
from that station, and Lieutenant Cur-
ley sprang to the big doors and threw
them open just as Benjy, running up,
flipped on the pavement and fell full
length in the path of the excited
horses.
There was no holding back the grays,
but Quinn, the driver, forced them
over to the left, while Curley sprang
forward and caught the child by the
arm, throwing him to one side just as
the tender came up to the door and the
wheels of the steamer almost grazed
Cnrley's arm. Then he sprang to the
tender steps, and they were turning
the corner before Benjy found his
roice.
Bessie Borden, who had seen the in
cident from the steps where she bad
eome in search of Benjy, hurried to
him, and presently she was bearing the
cobbing child in her arms and min
gling with bis tears of terror her own
tears of gratitude. Beyond a barked
knee Benjy was none the worse for his
experience.
That night Benjy's father went down
to the fire house to discover the'name
of the man who had saved the boy,
and after that Lieutenant Curley was
a frequent visitor at the Borden home.
Mrs. Borden could not do enough for
him, and it was at her suggestion that
he boarded with them, taking his meals
there in his three "swings" and spend
ing the remainder of his liberty with
Bessie Borden, while Benjy gazed sol
emnly and admiringly at his hero.
Curley's days off, too, were devoted
to Bessie. He had neither kith nor kin
in the city, and he was glad indeed to
find so pleasant a way of spending his
time. As regularly as his day of lib
erty came around it was a vaudeville
performance in the afternoon with a
melodrama In the evening except (n
summer, when the delights of the sub
urban resorts proved more tempting.
But Bessie was not minded to be so
easily won. In the fall, when the danc
ing classes opened and Dick Curley
had begun to put on airs of "owner
ship, Pete Bracy came to trouble the
fcitherto smoothly running course of
true love.
i Dancing classes, as Pete and Bessie
understood such things, , were balls
without the refreshments and wllhcnt
the necessity for such elaborate dres.
Before the weather grew so cool that
the doors of the fire house were shut
Tete used to 'escort Bessie past the
house In the hope that they would
meet Curley. Often they did, but ho
scarcely gave heed to them as he
went about his work. He would not
let Bessie see how hurt he was, and
she, womanlike, was the more demon
strative toward Pete because Curley
would not show his anger or regret
Dick Curley gritted his teeth and
tried to meet bis disappointment like a
man, but there were nights when he
lay awake lu quarters and longed for
the call that would tnke him out to a
fire where he could forget his own
troubles in the fierce battle with the
flames. The ride on the teuder through
the cool night air always steadied his
nerves, and his unrest found ease In
action.
So he lay one night trying to forget
that a couple of hours earlier he bad
seen Tete and Bessie pass the house
on their way to a dance. It had been a
hard day for Thirteen, and the men
had turned in early, most of them
praying that they would be able to
sleep undisturbed. But the clock had
Just struck the half hour after 10
when the big gong began to count out
its dread signal.
In an instant the room was In order
ly confusion. The men sprang from
their beds into their night boots, pull
ing their trousers up over the legs of
the boots as they ran toward the poles.
The man on the desk and one or two
others who had not yet turned In had
the horses hitched, and as the great
doors swung back and Quinn grasped
tne trip to release the harness hangers
the captain called ont:
"Make It In a hurry," he shouted.
"That s the box nearest the Orpheum.
if the Dre Is there"
The rest was drowned in the clane
of the teuder bell as It followed the
steamer from the house, but Curley
nad neard enough. He had not real
ized at first that three-seven-three was
the box nearest the Orpheum, where
l'ete and Bessie had gone.
ine aanee nail was aflame. Some of
the hangings had caught fire when the
electric plant had failed and recourse
was had to gas. Before the engine
could cover the three short blocks the
flames were bursting through the win
dows and mounting to the roof.
The owners of the place reported
that ail had left the building before
the fire had become serious, but even
as uiey spose a womans rorm was
silhouetted against the background of
angry red flame, and a dash was made
to the truck for the longest ladder.
Almost before it was against the
building Curley had shoved aside the
ladder man, who stood ready to mount
and pushed up the ladder ahead of
him. He had recognized Bessie.
The ladder was 'short by a dozen
feet, but Dick snapped his hook Into
the topmost rung and called to the
girl to drop Into his arms.
"I'm afraid," wns the trembling re
ply, but Dick called again.
"It's me," he assured eagerly. "Don't
be afraid, Bess: I won't let you drop."
Dick! It is you?" There were re
lief and hoie In the tones, and Curley
irnced hi:i.:elf for the shock of her
uiup.
Plov.ly Bessie edged to the sill and
for a moment stood there; then she
hot downward into the waiting arms,
and. slipping his hook. Curley tiezan
he descent.
"This is one thing l'ete cannot do,"
said as he slowly descended. !
'Pete's only good for t;ik!n. me toj
da'.'.clng class." said Bes conteuiptu
ousiy. ihyres a whole lot of things
he can't do."
Like what, for instance?" demand
ed Curley.
"He can't make me say 'Yes' when
he asks me to marry him," explained
Bess.
Dick's arm tightened about ber.
"Can I?" be asked.
"You haven't asked me yet," remind
ed Bess.
"I'm asking you now," Insisted Dick,
"Yes," said Bess softly. "You're dead
slow, Dick except when you re at a
fire."'
One
Touch of Nature Makes
Whole World Kin."
the
When a rooster finds a big fat
worm he calls all the hens in the
farm yard to come and share it. A
similar trait of human nature is to
be observed when a man discovers
something exceptionally m good he
wants all his friends and neighbors
to share the benefits of his discovery.
This is the touch of nature that
makes the whole world kin. This
explains why people who have been
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy write letters to the manufactur
ers for publication, that others sim
ilarly ailing may also use it and ob
tain relief. Behind every one of these
letters is a warm-hearted wish of the
writer to be of use to some one else.
This remedy is for sale by Frank
Hart and leading druggists.
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of
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k ADVERTISING FIGURES.
Enormous Quantities of Paper and
Ink Used Every Year.
NEW YORK, April-, Advertise-
ments in the United States have
circulation of more than a quadrillion
readers annually and the national bill
for advertising, according to figures
collected by Appleton's magazine,
reaches the enormous sum of $600,
000,000. The paper upon which these
advertisements are printed would
cover all, the New England states and
part of New York, while the ink used
would make a lake large enough to
float the fleet which is now i the
Pacific. Newspapers alone, accord
ing to these statistics, receive nearly
$200,000,000 annually for advertising,
while monthly periodicals, whose de
velopment is peculiarly American,
print every year 30 times tire equiva
lent of the contents of tthe Bible and
all the dramas of Shakespeare com
bined. The present year marks the
forthieth anniversary of magazine
advertising, which is much younger
than newspaper advertising. It was
in 1868 according to the Appleton
article that magazine advertising first
received any serious attention, and
even after that date editors for years
objected strenuously to having space
in what they held to be purely"liter-
ary publications" encroached upon
by advertising. Today a magazine
without advertising could hardly ex
ist.
The first magazine advertisement,
it is recorded, appeared in a Philadel
phia publication and curiously enough
was prepared particularly to reach
women, the orignator of the whole
tremendous fabric as it exists today
being inspired by one line of a jingle
commenting on the proclivities of the
fair sex to the effect that they were
the ones who spent the money.
While a classification of all kinds
of "ads" and their number would be
a herculean task, it is certain that the
want ad of the daily paper leads all
others in its own pecular field, the
number of this latter day develop
ment for reaching the purchasing
public running far into the billions. In
this fact and in the wonderful growth
of magazine advertising in the last
four decades is found more than suf
ficient proof of the right of Americans
to the title of the greatest advertisers
on earth. i
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.
Mrs. Thos. Stenton, postmaster of
Pontypool, Ont, writes: "For the
past eight years I suffered from
rheumatic pains, and during that time
I uesd many different liniments and
remedies for the cure of rheumatism.
Last summer I procured a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and got
more relief from it than anything I
have ever used, and cheerfully rec
ommend this liniment to all sufferers
from rheumatic pains." For sale by
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
Do You Wear
Shoes?
We sell the kind, that wear longest
and look the best
The Dr. A Reed
Cushion Shoe
We handle a special line of,
Loggers' Shoes
Give us a trial.
S. A. GIAIRE
GOOD SHOES. i
543 Bond St., op. Ross, Higgins & Co.
HIQQIN5& WARREN
FIRE INSURANCE
ELEVEN STRONG COMPANIES
New up-to-date maps of Astoria and
vicinity for sale, 15 cent per.
Savings Bank Bldg
Ground Floor
PHONE 3631.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
HELP WANTED
WANTED GOOD AND COMPE
tent man and woman on farm, who
understand milking and separating;
good wages and good house; no ob
jection to children. Inquire at this
office.
WANTED -SALESMEN FOR A
reliable boiler compound to travel
in urcgon; good position tor rignt
man. Apply to Wm. T. Gillctt, Sven-
sen, Ure. 4-i-Mt.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE - THOROUGHBRED
Wilite Spitz pup. Enquire Astorian
office. . 4-12-tf.
FURNITURE OF 6-ROOM HOUSE
for sale; privilege of renting house.
fitquire O. F. Morton or 191 Seventh
street. 4-22-tf.
FOR SALE FURNITURE FOR A
6-room house; and the house for
rent; a snap. Enquire 77 Third St ,
cor. Bond. Phone Ked ZJU. 4-j-tt.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE LOCKSLEY HALL
Hotel, Seaside, Or.; this beautiful
spot under the pines and overlooking
the ocean is for sale; best money-
making property in the West; over
100 rooms; modern in every way.
For particulars apply to Mrs. L. A.
Carlisle on premises.
FOR SALE-SMALL ROOMING
house; partly furnished; must be
sold at once, parties leaving town.
Enquire 154 9th street. 4-10-tf.
WANTED RESIDENCE BUILD
ing lot costing from $200 to $800.
Banking. Savings etc Loan Associaton
168 Tenth street.
FOR SENT.
I WILL LEASE MY LEWIS
Clark farm to sober and responsi
ble parties on advantageous terms
Apply W. J. Ingalls, Astoria, Oregon
FOR R li N TT WO FDR"NTS H E D
rooms for gentlemen. Captain
Ferchan, 330 17th street.
FOR RENT Furnished rooms
pleasant location. 422 Irving, phone
Red 2163. 4-22-31
FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISH
ed rooms by day, week or month
S2S Bond street. x 4 22-3t
FOR RENT-Furnished housekeep
ing rooms. 525 Bond St. 4-22-t
FURNITURE.
Hildebrand & Gor
HOUSE-CLEANING TIME.
We sell Liquid Veneer, Jap-a-Lac,
Linoleum Varnish, the three gfeatest
furniture and floor renovators known.
Go-cart rubber tires renewed. Cur
tain stretchers sold or rented.
PLUMBERS.
0. A. HUE
PLUMBER
Heating Contractor, Tinner
AND
Sheet Iron Worker
VLL WORK GUARANTEED
425 Bond Street '
PROPOSALS,
OFFICE OF 'THE CON
structine Quartermaster, Fort
Stevens, regon, April 1, 1908,
Sealed proposals, in triplicate,
will be received at this office until
2 oclock p. m April 30, 1908, and
then publicly opened, for the con
struction of a cistern. foV the stor
age of rain water for use in Art'y
Barrack for 109, men, at Fort Stey
ens, Or. Plans can' be seen, specifica
tions obtained and full information
furnished at this office. The U. S.
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids or any part thereof. . Envelopes
containing proposals should be
marked "Proposals for Construc
tion, addressed to the Constructing
Quartermaster, Fort Stevens, Or.
BIDS REQUESTED FOR STONE
WORK AND GRADING.
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UN-
til 5 P. M April 30, 1908, at the
offke of the Water Commission, As
toria, Oregon, for raising the walls of
Reservoir Noi 1, two feet, grading the
grounds, and building stone walls on
west side, and north end, of same, as
per plans and specifications on file in
said office, at the City Hall. Right to
reject any and all bids is reserved.
By order of the Water Commission,
G. W Lounsberry, Clerk.
HOUSE MOVERS.
FREDR1CKSON BROS.-Ws make
a specialty of house moving, car
penter contractors, general jobbing;
prompt attention to all order. Cor
ner Tenth and Duane streets.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
ATTORNEYS.AT-LAW
CHARLES H. ABERCROMBIE
Attorney-at-Law
City Attorney Offices: City H!l
JOHN C, McCUE'
Attcrney-st-Lsw
Deputy District Attorney.
Page Building S jlte .
HOWARD M. BROWNELL
Attorney-at-Law
Office with Mr. J. A. Eakin, at 420
Commercul St., Astoria.
7massage7
DOCTORS PRESCRIBING MAS
sage, call Olga Landcn, Finnish
masseuse Pythian bldg., Commercial
street.
OSTEOPATHS.
DR. RHODA C HICKS
Osteopath
Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 2061
573 Commercial St. Astoria. Ore.
DENTISTS
DR. VAUGHAN
Dentist
Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon
DR. W. C. LOGAN
Dentist
Commercial St
Shanahan Bldg.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
RESTAURANTS.
TOKIO,fl RESTAURANT.
351 Bond Street
Opposite Ross, Higgins & Co.
Coifee with Pis or Cake 10 Cts.
FIRST-CLASS MEALS
Regular Meals 15 Cts. and Up.
U. S. RESTAURANT.
434 Bond Street
Coffee with Pie or Cake, 10 Cts. .
First-Class Meals, 15 Cts.
HOTELS.
HOTEL OXFORD
Sixth and Oak Strs., Portland, Ore.
A strictly modern hotel In center
of business district; suites with or
without private baths, running hot
and cold water in every room; plenty !
ot tree oaths. Kates fi.su and
$2.00.
VICTOR BRANDT, Prop.
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.
FISH MARKET.
Seal Fish We!
77 Ninth St., near Bond
Fresh and Salted Fish.
Game and Poultry,
Groceries, Produce and Fruit
Imported and Domestic
Goods.
P.. Bakoiitch & Feo, Proprs.
Phone Red 2183
HOT OR COLD
olden West
Tea
Just Right
CLOSSET & DEVERS,
PORTLAND, ORE.
BOAT BUILDER.
T, V. Driscoll
BOATBUILDING AND REPAIR.
ING A SPECIALTY.
22nd and Exchange Street
UNPERTAIIM.
J. A. (ULIIAtdll & CO.,
Undertaker mid Kinbftlmcra.
KierlMiHt I.itdy Asnlstunt
W!ienlcnfrtul,
Lt'lX.
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Cull Promptly. Attended Dtty
or Night. I
Ttitton IMjr. li-'thuiitt Dunne 8t
AHTOHIA. OKE.UOX
PhonoMftltiiilij
TRANSPORTATION.
The "K" Line
PASSENGERS
FREIGHT
Steamer - Lurline
1
I Night Boat for Portland and
I Way Landings.
Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday
at 7 p. m.
Leaves Portland Dally except Sunday
at 7 a.m.
Quirk Servlge Excellent Meals
Good Berths
Landing Astoria Flavct Wharf,
Landing Portland Foot Taylor It
Q. B. BLESSING, Agent
Phone Maui 2761.
TRANSPORTATION.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
IMPRESS" Lino of tiie Atlantlo
LESS THAN FOUR DAYS AT 8EA
During the summer season, the
Empresses tail from Quebec to Liver-
, pool; fast and luxurious. Nine hun
! dred miles in sheltered waters of the
M. Lawrence River and Gulf. Short
ocean trip. Use this route and avoid
sea sickness.
Summer sailing lists and rates now
ready.
A t -. . - ft.' .
nyviy 10 any iicKtt Agent or
James Finlayson, Agent, Astoria, Or.
MEDICAL.
Unprecedented
Successes' of
1. C- GEE I
THE GESAT
CHINESE D0CT01
Who is known
throughout the United
States on account at
jLsl'fc-gjuals wonderful mnres.
No polaone or drugs usei. Be gunui
tws to our catarrh, asthma, lung aid
throat trouble, rheumatism, nervousness.
stomach, liver and kldntrr, female com'
plaints and all ohronlo diseases.
SUCCESSFUL HOME TREATMENT.
If you cannot eall write for symptom
blank and circular, inclosing 4 oents la
stamps. ,
THE C. GXE WO MEDICINE CO.
102 First St., Corner Morrison,
j PORTLAITD, OREGON.
Please mention the Astorian.
CONTRACTORS. '
J. B. Benoit&Son
Contractors and Builders.
Estimates given. .Repairs a Specialty,
Phone Red 2413. 893 Commo
Those Pleated Bosom Shirt.
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
Presi lroner irons them without
rolling or stretching. Try It
TROY LAUNDRY,
Tenth and Duane, Phone Main 1891
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