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FI1IDAY, JULY 24, 1008, THE MORNING ASTOR IAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. 13 The Short Cut ' By MARTHA CODB SAN FORD. Copyrights, im, hy AssoclutaiJ ' Literary Prima, When Mnrjorto oiNitiod her sewing room wludow to Jot In tbe brisk morn- In ItrPtM the picture hIiu made In her .white dross, framed by the climbing Jrlmm, was refreshing enough to make ny pnsser by look up a second time, Oiih did, though Marjorle was quite linawnre of the tact, Her thought were as far ewny is tha Hhndowy mountains beyond which For several year, now Marjories world WpV ! ' imu uoen on mis aiao or tne mils, so MsrJorle. her color mounting hbrh. ".'sulbJnjf romantic, Garret, I assure yon, llur family used to com bore stiniumra, I believe. And after her fnthor died a bankrupt the girl took lu ewtng for the summer folks. Dews that fire your, young Imagination?" . "And he support herself and her molhwT Inquired Onrrer, with cutting dlrectiioas, V "Why, I suppose so," answered Julia languidly. j V Whereupon, with a careless "Well, goodhy; I'm off for a day's flahlng." Overton sauntered away with llttlo comprehension of tbo fomlnlno conster nation be was leaving behind him. Julia was the first to recover. "Don't you care, Catherine," sbo said defiantly. "We'll nip that llttlo romanco In the bud," Several days later, upon catching eight of Marjorle at the window, Over ton swung open the little cottago gate The City Boarder-Welf, well!" He REPORT jumped at It, of coarse? Farmer Green-Not yet Handy Tim pernoll may bo a freckle faced runt, but he's got a proper pride about him too.' lie aays tbet be don't know as be cares to be tied up to any team tfaet looks like It might be a tall ender. -Cleveland Plain Dealer. , he sighed, sat down by the open win dew ana began sewing Interminable yards of lace on atrlps of fine muslin. The stitches wore mlcroacoplc, as ! fitted the trousseau of a "daughter of tbo rlrh." Half nn hour later a whittle as spoo tanoou as a bird's trill mode her Jump up and again look out of the window, In the young man swinging down the rond Marjorle recognized one of the summer guests. He opened the gate and .mine down the path toward ber .window. In ber haste to escape being caught In the very act of provincial curiosity Marjorle dropped ber thimble. It struck a stone on the edge of the walk and, with a metallic ring, bounded off Into the garden. The young rnnn res cued It most gallantly, "H Isn't every day a young man finds WHEN FOOD WAS SCARCE. Prices That Ruled In Paris During the ties of 1870. The following Interesting statement of the prices that were 'paid for food during the siege of 1870 Is taken ver bally out of the Journal of a French officer stationed In Paris at the time I'Toward the middle of October we bad to make up our mind to sacrifice the animals of the zoological garden, The elephants and many other beasts were bought by M. Dobos, the owner of tb English meat shop in Av. Frlendland. The meat of the elephants waa Brild from tin In t1 a kllntrram pretended not to hear and continued rtwa nniinrtm h tmnV nmm.nin sewing with nervous baste. the highest price, ilfl a kilogram. The 7l ,h.n,V'..?n?,'",r. lTMl1 from trunk and feet were both declared de- UIh Itobblnsr she asked politely. IIdou, by an gonads. In the same "Not on your life!" was the unexpwt- ihop a pair of young wolves were sold ed reply. "I came On my own account tot $2.50 per pound. Tbo meat was this time, Mis Phillips. I want to ask l0ft and without taste. Tbe bluest you some questions." pr1ce WM pM for ywng ve ,fllnb I m very busy, Mr. Overton." that had been swiped by a 'franctlreur' Garret noted the knowledge of his from tbe enerav. One hundred dollars mum. iip reiDeiuoered mac ne nau not ' mentioned It at their first Inter view. So she had been making In quiries about htifl! She-was more In terested than she appeared. "Do all girls think these frippery things a a necessary matrimonial as- set?" bo asked, Indicating with a nod tbe piles of snowy tbtn stuff on the chairs about her. "Your cousin and Miss Morton are not exceptions, I think." as sno mentioned tue gins name was paid for It "Here Is an exact price list of some victuals toward tho end of the siege: Two pounds of horsoflnsh gs.00 On litun. ...... 16.00 A whol cat , , t oo K rabbit . 10.00 One turkey... so.00 Ona t$g... too A rat , .60 A plon 3.00 One pound of butter 1.00 A pound of tmana 1.C0 A peek of carrots...., , 2.00 Ona cabbar head 1.00 WW Marjorle watched Overton's face close-, n !"(Lk f Lfif5:".v:V.V .'52 I I..., It.,.. .... - .... "uvu """ Vw l".m. .w persona) Interest "Do you make a specialty of trous- I seauxf was his next question. "It looks as though I should have to," Marjorle answered. "As soon as I have finished your cousin's there will be one to make for Miss Morton, I un derstand." i "Heallyr was Overton's surprised ' exclamation. Who's the man. may I ask? You have evidently been taken Into confidence." t 'Tvc evidently been taken In," was Marjorle's scarcely audible reply aa, with flushed checks, she gathered op her sewing and left tbe window. .' "Well, by JuplterP' exclaimed Over ton as tbe truth of the situation dawn ed upon him. "So that's the gamer Every morning thereafter, rain or shine. Overton bade Marjorle "Good morrow" at her window, for he had discovered that through her garden lay I a short cut to the village postofflce. "Even tbe rich had to live on tbe meagereat diet and to take into the! menu things that till then only the trapper In the virgin forests was sup posed to eat I leave It to you to Im agine what kind of meals were served In tbe small restaurants and boarding bouses. "Moreover, everybody bad to submit to the strictest orders. People stood In file before the butcher and baker shops to wait for their turns. Each household was furnished with a card from the municipality authorizing the bearer to bny a certain amount of meat and bread. The cook, the housewife, the young girl, the little child (men never go shopping In France), were posted for hours before the shops In rain and snow,, with wet feet shivering with cold. Tbe unfortunate ones endured without a murmur these hardships. Women throughout the time of the siege were setting an example of cour- II 1 OF THE CONDITION OF THE ' At Astoria, in the State of Oregon, at the close of Dustiness, July 15, 1908 RESOURCES. Loan and discounts,,, .! ,,$437,627.22 uveraratts, secured and un secured , 6,567.06 U. . ISonds to secure cir culation . 47,500.00 U. b. Bonds to secure U.. 5. Deposits 20,000.00 Other Bonds to secure U. S. deposits . . 34,000.00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds. 3,045.00 Bonds, securities, etc 52,888.21 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures ............ 4.030.00 Other real estate owned... 8,233.41 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 2,504.77 Due from State Banks and Bankers , 4.990.47 Due from approved reserve agents , , 129.700.61 Checks and other cash hems 2,098.11 Notes of other National Banks ; 1,900.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 345.02 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: Specie . ..$76,507.75 Ugal-tendcr notes 1,220.00 . 77,727.75 Redemption fund with U. 5. treasurer (5 per cent of circulation) 2,375.00 DON T TOO fcOTl MX? DON T TOO WANT to na iir wirir thimbles growing In a garden," he said, significantly dropping tbe sliver trifle into her hand. Now, Marjorle understood perfectly well bis reforeuee to Peter Pan's call ing kisses thimbles, but she feigned Ignorance. Diverting as such audacity might be, she must not encourage It wherefore she said "Thank yon" with austere courtesy. "Tou are Muis Marjorle rhllllps, are you not?" asked the unperturbed M MH a n hor nrt f.iwi h.n f abnegation not always fol out a "No Trespassing" sign, though , ,0d by men' M ' common sense told her that she ought ' w was a 8ad and toucnlll spectacle, to dV so ' ,u. . J these long flies of women, nearly ail But one sunny morning Overton, Im.-"mea 'a Ulaclt P-ouped before tho patient, threw discretion and conven-' uwf V waicnea oy tne tlona to tbe wind. I nut,na' gunru, wun wnom iney at nrst -Uttlo Mis Mnrtnn." h .nt,i were lougumg ana emitting, tin ttie pleadingly, "do you suppose I could ufferln89 the cold had silenced persuade yon to make a trousseau for tho lauh and "onetimes brought forth -for ray wife to be?" the tears. The color flashed rebelllouslv Into nut 10 "P"8 01 1111 precautions tne Total . ...$835,532.63 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 50,000.00 Surplus fund 50,000.00 Undivided orohts. less ex penses and taxes paid... 17,508.47 National Bank notes out standing 41,600.00 Individual deposits subject to check , ....$322,066.62 Demand certificates of de- posit $46,945.46 Time certificates of de-, posit . $257,270.33 Certified checks. 141.75 U. S. deposits... 50,000.00 676,424.16 Total .$835,532.63 State of Oregon, County of Clat sop, s.: ' I, J. E. Higgins, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the -above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. K. HlUlilNS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of July. 1908. E. Z. FERGUSON, Notary Public. Correct Attest: GEORGE V. WARREN, GEO. H. GEORGE, A. SCHERNECKAU, Directors. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST MI Marjorle's cheeks, and tears gathered In her eyes. One daring little drop slipped over ber lashes and fell upon Garret's hand. "Why. what Is this, dearest? You're stores one by one were exhausted, the provisions, put in too late before the siege, were used up, and, while the ba bies, deprived of milk, died In great numbers or, fed on sweet wlue and younf man. "1 started out very early not crying? Don't you love me? Don't bread' Plned 8low'y way, the big peo- thls morning to find you." Marjorle glanced at the thimble, which unconsciously she bad slipped on its proper finger. "Thore's no denying tho evidence,' she said, with a pensive llttlo smile which crept straight Into tbe young man's neart. "I have a messa'cro for rou. Miss rhllllps, from my coualn, or, rather," bo corrected, smiling up at her, "a re quest to make. Julia-Miss Robblns has a friend visiting her and wants to know at what time sho may bring ber down this afternoon to see the things you are raaklug. There;. I think I got that right. Does It sound rational?" "Quite Intelligent," laughed Mnrjo rlo. "Tlense tellMIss Robblns that the exhibit will bercndy any time after 2, which means"- ' "Oh, I know," broke In the loqua cious uicssago bearer. "It menus that I mustn't bother you any longer." Then be added mischievously: "I came by here an hour ago on my way to tbe poatofflce, but was too scared to come In. It was lucky you dropped the thim ble Just when you" But at the word "thimble" Marjorle look flight. "Well," called Julia Robblns as Over ton reached tbe steps of the luxurious ly appointed porch, "did you deliver my message to tbe village sewing girl?" Before replying Overton lit a ciga rette with exasperating deliberation, "Tea," he answered at length. "I gave your message to Miss Phillips, and she says you and Miss Morton may come any time after 2." "Upon my word!" exclaimed the as tonished Julia. " 'We may come.' and 'Miss rhllllps, Indeed!" , "Look here, Julia Robblns," returned Overton feelingly, "I think It's nn out rage for a little flower, of a girl like that to be sewing ber eyes out for an other girl who happens to have money and can" , "Stop right there," commanded Julia. "Catherine here will , think you're a hot headed Socialist. Would you have me sewing my own eyes out; perchance, dear cousin?" "Well, perhaps' I am a bit hasty, Julia," admitted Overton good natured ly. "Forgive me and tell me what you knevw abounds little. Miss .Phillips." you want to be my wife? I thought"- ple trlcd t0 flnd new "ources to pro- lAflM tltikll llMAfl tff- For answer tbe tired girl dropped "-" . her hoad on his bands, which still held : " hers, and aobbod softly. j Genaroua Mrs. Craws. But Overton understood. i A. gambling story Is told of Charles "Marjorle." bo said lovingly, 'look up James Fox that rather reflects on his at me. little one," ' ! honor. Ho was one of the ardent ad- Very shyly Marjorle lifted her pretty, mlrers of Mrs. Crewe, a noted beauty tumbled bead, then drew nway from of her day, and It Is related that a gen- tho window with frightened haste. , tleman lost a considerable sum to this "Tbcy are watching us." she whls- lady at play and, being obliged to pered from behind the curtains, "your leavo town suddenly, gave Mr. Fox tbe cousin and her friend." "I'm glad of It." Oarret replied, with a laugh. "Do you think If I should come back tonight, sweetheart, thnt wo could And any-thlmblcs-ln the garden?" !'lt will bo pretty dark," she an swered softly, "but I'll help you.! Origin of the Cravat. While every man wears a cravat. there Is probably not one In a thousand who could lu an offhand way tell you how It came about that men first placed such an ornament about their! collars. The word cravat came Into out laugunge about 1G30. Prior to that year a feature of the uniform of the Austrian cavalry whs a wide band of coarse linen worn In folds around tho neck under their short hussar jackets. This cavalry organization was called tbe Cravatte, Its members beig styled the Cravattes. Later In the seven-. teenth century France recruited a rcg-' liuont of cavalry, adopting for It tho ! uniform of the Austrian regiment re-' crultod In Croatia, calling It the Ro.vnl Cravattes. Lnter In Englnnd the word ' crnvnt was applied to a neckerchief. After the battle of Stcenkerke. in Flan ders, In 1092, au English officer brought home the steamklrk, a long flowing neckscarf. The ueckwear today Is clearly traceable to the stenmklrk and ; the modification It underwent Sarto rial Art Journal. money to pay hor, begging him to apol ogize to her for his not having paid the debt of honor In person. Fox lost every shilling of it before morning. Mrs. Crewe often met the supposed debtor afterward and, surprised that he never noticed tho circumstances, at length delicately hinted tbe matter to him. "Bless me!" said he. "I paid the money to Mr. Fox three months ago." "Oh, did you, sir?" said Mrs. Crewe good naturedly. "Then probably he paid me, and I forgot It." Risky Revenge. Gaganlul, the wouderful violinist, had a narrow escape at Ferrara from a violent death. Enraged by some hissing from the pit, he resolved to a-enge the Insult, and ' at the close of his pro gramme Informed the audience that he would Imitate the language of various animals. After having rendered the notes of different birds, the mewing of a cat, and the barking of a dog, be ad vanced to the. footlights, and, saying, "This is for those who hissed!" imitat ed the braying of an ass. At this the occupants of the pit rose, rushed on to the stage and would probably have killed their calumniator had he not hastily retreated. Of Astoria, at Astoria, in the State of Oregon, at the close of business, July 15, 1908: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $409,577.18 Overdrafts, secured arid un secured 2,646.64 U. S. Bonds to secure cir culation 47,000.00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 1,400.00 Bonds, securities, etc 55,430.00 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 71,146.56 Due from State Banks and Bankers . 21,071.73 Due from approved reserve agents . 179,139.80 Checks and other cash items 1,47727 Notes of other National Banks . 5,265.00 Nickels and cents 671.85 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: Snecie ...$190,500.00 Legal-tender notes 370.00 190,870.00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent circulation 2,350.00 Total . .................$988,046.03 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in $100,000.00 Surplus fund 25,000.00 Undivided profits, less ex penses and taxes paid... National Bank notes out standing.. Individual deposits subject to check -.....$634,723.72 Demand Certificates of de nosit . ....$159,726.84 Certified checks.. $800.00 795,250.56 20,795.47 47,000.00 A Propor Pride. Farmer Green-IV,ve remember thet ornury little rimperuell boy thet helped me with th' hnylu' lust year? I give him $1S a month an found. Well, he's got to be u right smart ball the waiter was "no gentleman." pitcher, nti' t'other day a feller cam , ; "This man Is not supposed to be a along an' offered lilm $3,000 to finish gentleman," said the. manager coldly, out th' season wltb a nerfeshnal club "He Is morelv.. k waiter." New York Fixing Hia Status. A waiter spilled somo soup on the dotting of a portly, choleric old gentle man dining with his wife in an up town lobster palace the other night, whereupon the old gentleman Jumped to his feet and, calling the manager, burst Into a tirade which ended with the somewhat antlcllmatlc charge that Total $988,046.03 State of Oregon, County of Clat sop, ss.: ' I, S. S. 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