The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930, November 28, 1908, Image 3

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Newspaper Page Textt ATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1908 ' THE MORNING AJTOH1A2Q. ASTORIA.' OREGON. g aMlJMli h AnllilllA Captain Derby Provide" Lltrlly Pf Figurative Kxpraln. , . , Among th plcc which mad up tlit quaint output of Captain Irby, wnos too rly death deprived Anmrl CI of out of the most original Iiutnor lata, was out tntltled "A New Byttoui of English Grammar." It seams never to hart ittncttKl uurh atteulluu; but, though there are lu tho volutin) con taining It article mora broadly sums lng, there are none In which wit aud wisdom are inort fully bk'ttdid. After the Inpat of ytnra the exact word and the particular Illustration employed cap ui lo part, but tho Hue of rea soning adopted will not vary material ly from what ! about to ba given. ' The humorist prupoaed to bar all description and epitbeta marked on a sufflcUmt art It of eoniparlaon-not the beggarly thru to which we are now H lulled, but to a number large enough to Indlcat voty variation of charao ter In the object under conaldtrallon gnd every possible degree of bumio conception In regard to Ha Datura. Th lowoat conceivable amount of any hu man quality consistent with Ita being t all would t Indicated by .t lu ruailmum would bo ttvpreawited by inn iim. then. would b a wtda -rsng between th perfection of th Idea exprvmtod by th on nutnow ami Ita bar ilsisnvo merely implied by tb w aa well aa th feeling of tb apeaker alout It. In which all abadea of thought aud feeling would b fit. tJngty represented. By profiling to acb pUbt a figure between 1 ana J 00 the precU trtith In regard to It aa fit appeara to him ottering It would b conveyed to him hearing It For ex ample, yon are aaked about yonr neallb. Inatead of replying pretty well, tolerably wll, very well or aome rfher amblaiioua Mpreealon. Too would say, bearing In mind that 100 lndlcatea perfect health. I am 18, or 80, or 70, or B0 welL or any other number, aa tba cas may be. Hy Uita meana tba In quirer learn definitely what be want to know, n h not ln pot off with 1 trmulaa of awweb whoa general ap plicability , to different condition of lodlly health conveya nothing precis i i the mind. Th moment thla meth od of sprskm come Into general t-is w ball speedily becom exact. mathematical, truth telling In tba WgD eat decree. How well th rule would work can b beat Illustrated by tb narrative of almpl InHdunt of nwa communicat ed by a man to bit friend inaome uch word aa the! - "On a 70 fle morning I waa 88 lowly walking down th 83 cloaa -no when I chanced to meet th 22 young and R5 charming Mitt Smith, about whom von aalc. W at one ex changed tb 01 venal meteorological observation. It la a 70 beautiful day,' I remarked. 'Indeed, it la a 93 beautl ful day,' the replied, 'and I am 07 glad to av met you, for It 1 W long tlm tine I have seen yo I felt 77 fluttered by worda Ilka theae coming fmm a 70 lovelr slrL but proceeded to make tba 71 usual lnquuie about ber health, for I knew that on that point yoo had been 89 anxloua. Bta told m In reulv that It bad been 78 poor, but aha wai too glad to ay that It waa nw 87 good."rrofor J. B. woes- bury In Harper Magtuvm. Yeuthful Atauranet. When I waa your aao," tatd the atom parent, "I waa accumulating mnncT of mv own." i ym." anawerod tb aracaleM youth, "but don't you tuluk th publlo waa easier then than It la nowv-waaomg- ton Btar. Worth the Rltk. rr Wflf, mm ft .... " (jpi A - - THE FIGHT FOR FAME Man'a Herolo Effert te CluUh 4h . . Frleelete Jewel. til. war waa In a bloody Inn where elankbig caisson splashed along, bis goal th lln whr waning gmw uu d out tbolr song of death. On, on, on hm hii ma cara were filled with aound of quick command, bugl, blasts, dlacordant Oruro. no ac big feaf waa lu bla heart, no thought of bom, no epecter of tb dread d pair that wait! at the hearth If b Dover ram again., t u,,u ... in th aalier'a flaalilng bind. IHI .... no warning In th bullet' deadly blaa. Youth trod all reaaon unuorrooi; am bition aaw all glory overhand. On, on h went to woo and win bla brlda, tb prloelee Jewel-faml - Auother in a garrei wgneu iwr nn.i t.ri hla ixirtion aud bla rai ment ouly raga. Ilermlt llk b tolled alone, nor Mi nor honger ever anunt d Mm. He mnrahalHl all bla boat, od vUlona cam and went Qn, on b tolled. In lb anowflnkea that drift xt in and toucltod hit banda ba read ttieaaag from th world without, all wblt. all chrka. 8UII aa cbryaa II Ma fancy wove and iptm and made Ita garment wonaroua, ttwa ourat in ipltmdor on walling world, imth fouaht tho flaht each In bla way, one for a heroic abapa of bronx. on for a apeechlea marble face, each tnt ilia enlunh. that all the asea In th duet of time might know "b did and dled."-Wada Mountfortt In Era Mag aaln. YOUR JJM3RELLA. Simple and Cffeetlve Method f Marking It Name nlatoa on tba bandla aeldom aalt lu tba recovery of vo bo rowed, to ay nothing of loat. uuibrtl- laa. But there la a way ny wnicn you may ao mark your umbrellaa that tb nilnM anil tiorrownra thereof will ba reminded of your name and addreya very tlm they alcaltliUy tally rortn with your umbrt'lla over tneir neao. Maka a pant of cornatarch with wa ter; bruab over th Inner urfac of Hi uinlin.il. where TOU Wlah to have your lulitala or your nam In full, cither with or without your atiwt ad- dreaa. When tbla paat la ary paint your name on tb cornatarch, ualng pur whit lead. Let th paint dry thoroughly; rub a etlfllah bruah over tb whitened anrfnc nam tn corn itarcb la reuiovvd. Vnu will HlerUlHB Bud th wbltt luttcra of yuur nnme atnndlug forth Immaculately agnlnat th black back' mrooiMl uf vour umbrella eover. The coruatiirvb pat la applied to keep tllo oil of lb paint Zrom penetrating cue umbrella covtr . nutL auowmg on tue ..iiirr aUlo. Aa It la. uo uuatghtl gronae apou inm llrmigh. Vour nnuie la fixed and I. pM itvJ near tn tip it win trf? tinoiiini ho to you. though a conatant go,,)! ij'r t Vm Uofrowr or 0naer.-P.ief.:iac American. SITUATIOW WANTED. SITUATION WANTED BY MID- die aucd man, thorouehlju under- iland all farm work; not afraid of hard work. T. Moon, 133 Aator St., Astoria. YOUNG MAN, AGED 20, DE- lire employment; any kind ol work; can furnish reference if de- ircd. Addri A. II." Antonan offtc. J. OK SALE MISCELLANEOUS TWO FINE HOUNDS; MALE and female; aix month old; $50. Addreit 814 Grand avenue. STENOGRAPHER. CARL KNUTSEN, STENOGRA' oher. tvoewriter, bookkeeping, col ectiont. notary public. 428 Commer cial itrcet, with J. A. Eakin. m RESULTS THAT REMAIN la Jmiuv-lf you Sat all thoao aweeta and fruit, ma Bay you'll dlo. ' Freddy (hla blrthday)-Oh, death, where la tby tlng? Ar Appreciated by Aatorlt Peopla. Thouaandt who suffer from back ache and kidney complaint have tried one remedy after another, finding nnlv lemoorarv benefit.' Thi ia du conraging, but there ii one special kllnev medicine that cures pcrma nently and there Is plenty of prool -iirht her In Astoria. Jfere Is the testimony of one who uaed Doan's Kidney Pilla yeara ago, ml now atntea that the cure was stlno1. D. E. Duncan. Astoria. Ore., says 'For years I suffered from kidney comnlaint. I had a constant, ami ache in the small of my back, and the kidney secretions were too Ire mient causing me much annoyance Hear ne of Doan's Kidney 1'ius, l procured a box at Charles Rogers & Son's drug store and received imme- liate relief. I continued taking them and was soon free from the com plaint." (Statement given February 14, 1903). A PERMANENT CURE. On September 3, 1907, Mr. Dun can confirmed the above saying: "I can add nothing to my atitement made in 1903 except that I have not had the slightest symptom of kidney complaint since." For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. ! ' Remember the name Doan s and take no other. Brinff in Your Want Ads! ToDay TWENTY WORDS OR LESS, ONE WEEK FIFTY CENTS THE MORNING ASTORIAN . WANT ADVERTISEMENTS Are Read Every Morning by 10,000 People. Tb Want Columns of THE MORNINO ASTORIAN ar con sulted very morning by hundred of pron in aearch of real state bargains. Article of salt, lost or found and peopl looking, for em liloymnt. Ratea: Twenty worda or 14 ,thr timet, 25 cent; tlx timet, 50 cent; on month, $2.00. , ELECTRICIANS WANTED. ROOMS FOR RENT. FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FUR rooms; one on ground and the oth er on second floor; fine view. Apply 667 Irving ave. am FOR RENTFurnished housekeep ing room; electric lights; modern conveniences. - 454 Bond, corner Tetnh. t FURNISHED HOUSEKEEPING and single rooms. 677 Exchange. MARTIN OLSEN, AUCTION AND Commission House. Furniture re pairing, upholstering, carpet laying, etc.; just opened up in Welch RlnrV. Fifteenth street. Between Commercial and Bond. Give me a trial. FOR SALE MACHINERY. ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SALE, direct current, 500 volts; one al most new Fairbanks-Mors 6 h. p. low soeed: on T. H. 2 h. p.; one General Electric 1 n. p.; on 30-Iigbt CITY REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE BUSINESS BLOCK; th Waldorf, Kinney and Gribler, corner Eigth and Astor, two lota, 100x110: house 100x110. 40 rooma op stairs; 1 hall 40x100. J. F. Nowlen. i7i Commercial. 10-4-tf NOTICE OF PROPOSALS. SEALED BIDS WILL BE RE- received until noon December ZI, ions ike office of the Water Commission in Astoria, Oregon, for fiimishin? the material, and con structing about 12,000 ft of 24-inch concrete water pipe, and about isw ft of steel water pipe and furnish ings, according to apecificationa on file in the Water Commission office in Astoria, ill bids to be accom nn;l hv certified checks for 10 per cent of the amount of the bid, the right being reserved by the Water Commission to reject any ana an bids. City Water Commission, C S. Wright, Chairman. FOR SALE-ONE LOT, SALOON on 'Astor street! eoay corner; aa loon fixtures: 7 furnished .rooms; price. $8500. J. ' P. Nowlen, 473 rnmmerreial. . 10-4-tf FOR SALE-ONE HOUSE. TWO story. $5250: one bouse, one-story, $2250. or both for $7000; property adjoins SE. cor. 34th and Franklin Apply to J. F. Nowlen. " WANTEDTO RENT. WANTED TO RENT 5 OR dimUhfit moms: must be central ly located. Addres "R," Astorlan BATH HOUSES. bath TURKISH AND RUS- ilan. at the natatorlum of George Hill. 217 Astor St.; rational prices; absolute cleanliness; private rm; separate service for ladies; rhiraa ti.m and skin diseases treated with nrfr unrress 10-Z5-tf - MASSAGING. MME, AND PROFESSOR HAR RIS, colored face and scalp massaging; cures dandruff; stops hair fmm fallinir n three treatments. t lUrrlt th Chirooodist. Give us a call. 458 Commercial street, up stairs,- rooms 2-3. 1 , WANTED TO BUY. WANTED-'WE PAY HIGHEST cash price for second-nana ana new f.irnidir- see us oetore you ac 7rvf r.,rniture & Hardware to. LKnry Not. "What did he gft for hla last novel!" "Well, the publisher any that bad be been a Judge he would hav given him three yeara!"-Atlanta Constitu tion, v ' I The Morning Astorian contain all the local and Associated Press re ports. - . ' '''' l --!!., Save Sicknes The prompt and Bure relief i given in acute stomach, bowel and liver complaints, has created an annual sale of over six million boxes ol BEECHAUB KRIGHT KILLED HIM. NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-Danicl Dnitrlev. a truckman 49 years old m" a a - literally died of fright yestcraay in TTniHiinm hnsnital. Taken to the in- xtitution after he had slightly injured his foot, he grew pale when ustierea into the operating room and asked if his case was serious. He was as sured that his iniuries were of no moment, but ah the siaht of surgical instruments and the operating table he became onnic stricken and expired in the arms of an orderly, a victim of his own fear.' -! ' wtf tmv. SELL OR EXCHANGE anvthinir in tho house furnishing line; let ua call and give you a figure nn vniii- second-hand furniture. M. Nelson Furniture Co., 504 Bond next to N. P. Express office. WANTED TO BUY LEASE ON business location on Commercial between 10th and 13th. . Address "A" Astorian. ' Raw I.unva Wtn-n ths lunir are aore and In I flamed, the germs of pneumonia and I consumption finds lodgment and mul- tiply. Foley a Honey and lar kills the couch germs, cures the most ob tinnte racking: couch, heals the lungs, and prevents serious ' results Sold ErM to Ma.aS, ,ge.. V F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. ELECTRICAL WORKERS WANT ed We can fit you for a good, well-paid position as an electrician, or electric railway, lighting, or dy namo station foreman or superin tendent, or telephone manager. Wc mb teach vou by mail, in your spare time and at small cost. The only qualification needed is ability to read and write and the determination to succeed. Write today, stating the subject which interests you. Inter national Correspondent Schools, H. Harris, Representative, 425 Wash ington street, Portland, Ore. na AUCTION AND COMMISSION" JOHN C. McCUE, ATTORNEY AT Law. Pag Building, Suite 4. f , CARD WRITERS WANTED. i n i-i iriiixjraTJ-Jl-J 1-'- 'I'l' j t SHOW-CARD WRITERS AND window trimmers wanted Every retail store In the country uses show- card writers and window trimmers. The demand for men skilled in these professions' is enormous. We teach both show-card writing and window trimming by mail. Write now, stat- ine whether interested in both sub jects, ; or which one. International Correspondent School, H. Harris, Representative, 425 Washington St. Portland, Ore. ' " PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW M fi! liulii.j:) llMffila GUSTAF A. HEMPLE Attorney -at" Law Suite 9-10 Odd Fellows' Building Tenth and Commercial Streets HOWARD M. BROWNELL, AT ' torner at Law, Deputy District Attorney. 420 Commercial Street. -DENTISTS DR. F. VAUGHAN, DENTIST, Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon. carrv the best Loiters Shoes in town at the low est prices. My stock of men's and boy'i shoes is unsurpassed for qua lity, "j. Close buying and lo expenses enable me to sell the best qualities at lowest prices. DR.,, W. C. LOGAN, DENTIST, Commercial Street, Shananao BIdg. OSTEOPATHS. DR. RHODA C. HICKS, OSTEO- path. Office: Mansell Blqg., Phone Black 2065. 573 Commercial Street BOOKKEEPERS WANTED. BOOKKEEPERS WANTED-This is an age of business, and there is accordingly a great call for book keepers thoroughly trained in mod ern methods. We teach the most ap proved and up-to-date systems at a low cost, by mail. Write today for "Commercial Circular." International Correspondent Schools, H. Harris, Representative, 425 Washington bt., Portland, Ore. " NURSES. PRACTICAL NURSE, EXTEN slve experience, will , take charge of moat any kind of nursing; con finement case preferred; terms rea sonable. Mrv Cha., LMd. 408 35tn street, Astoria. RESTAURANTS. Wts'sA' U. S. RESTAURANT, 434 BOND street Coffee with pi or cake, 10 cent; first-class meals, IS centa. TOKIO RESTAURANT, 351 Bond street onoosit Ross, Higgin & Co.; coffee with pie or cake, 10 cents; first-class meal; regular meal 15 cent and op. TRANSFER COMPANY. Smith's Special Delivery 'EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Leave Orders at Star Cigar Store. Phone Black 23S3 Res. Phono Red 227& Stand Corner 11th an Commercial. PASSENGERS STENOGRAPHERS WANTED. STENOGRAPHERS AND TYPE- writers wanted There is a steady demand everywhere for stenogra nfir and typewriters. Stenography is many times a short cut to high confidential positions. we teacn stenography and typewriting thor oughly, and practically by mail in your spare time and at low cost. Write todav for "Commercial Circu lar." International Correspondent Schools, H. Harris, Representative 425 Washington St., Portland, Ore BUSINESS DIRECTORY. LAUNDRIES. NOT THE ONLY ONE Wa want- it well known that we don't compete with our fellow cm-ri-n the "Chinee." Our methods bear comparison with his to his disadvantage. Have yonr laundry work aone cj hn Vttrht of day. Your domes wiU b pure, clean and satisfactory, if don here TROY LAUNDRY ' Tenth and Duane . Phone Main 1991 AD WRITERS WANTED. Oysters. Center Ovster House, 420 Bond street Oysters wholesale and retail. George Saunders, Prop. 9-27-tf "HOUSE MOVERS. AD WRITERS WANTED -There are many oositions open for ad writers and advertising . managers. Salaries run as high as $16,000 a year. We can teach you advertising in your spare time and at a 'low cost. Ability to read and write and amo tion to succeed are all you need Write today for "Two Hundred Mil lion Dollar Advertising Booklet," t;t. trivrc full ' particulars. Inter- n,u.i. ft" ' a national Correspondent Schools, H Harris, Representative, 425 Washing- in. ctrppt Portland. Ore. una FREDR1CKSON BROS. We make a ineelaltv of house moving, car nnttr. contractors, seneral jobbing; prompt attentioa to all ordera. Cor ner Tenth and Duane streets. COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE-RANCH AT SVEN- am. 25 acres: 8-room house; good barn and out buildings and orchard; partially improved; $3000. Apply J. '. Nowlen. PTVIL SERVICE MEN WANTED CIVIL SERVICE-We want young mm who wish to enter the U. b fivil Service. If you are over 18, .n im.rlrin and can read and write, we can Qualify you to pass ex aminations. Write at once for Uvil Service Booklet," stating age. Inter national Correspondent Schools, H. Harris. Representative, 5 wasmng ton St., Portland, Ore. n FOR SALE 1571 ACRES LAND, section 4, township 5, range 6, on Nehalem River, two and one-half million feet of timber, 35 acres cul tivated; price $6000. J. F. Nowlen, 473 Commerc al street 10-4-tf MISCELLANEOUS. HOT OR COLD iolilen West lea Just Right CLOSSET & DEVERS, PORTLAND, ORB. S. A. 543 Bond Stree TRANSPORTATION. The K" Hat FREIGHT Steamer - Lurlins Niht Boat for Fortlind tzi Way Landing. Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday at 7 p.m. Leaves Portland Da3y Except SssCiy at 7 a, x Quick Service Excefleat U!s Good Berths Landing Astoria Flayel Wharf Landing Portland Foot Taylor St. J. J. DAY, Agent ' Phone Main 278 Chinook and Ilwaco. The Unnch Hulda I. will leave O the tide every morning, Fridays, two round trips, for Chinook. Landing at Lurline dock for freight and passca ger every day with freight and pas sengers. " CAPT. JOHN. HAAtj.tJL.uai. MEDICAL. Unprecedeated Successes of tHSD fr TBS 6&XA1 Plate Racks, Wall Pockets, Music Racks Clock Shelves Justin See us Hildetrand & Gor Old Bee Hive Blag. 640 ACRES; $6 ACRE; 40 MILES j Portland; exchange for business, hotel or town property. Hall, 803 Front street, Portland, Ore. um J. F. NOWLEN. REAL ESTATE ot Employment Omce, 4J -om- m.!l St.. Phone . Have fine list of Astoria and country property. All clases of labor furnished. A BOY FIRE BUG. VTf.W YORK. Nov. 27.-A ten- n firebuc. suspected of having set three fires in a tenement house, is sought by the police. The latest con flagration was discovered yestcrdcy in time to be checked, but its origin was so sudden and mysterious that ,n invpstitration was begun. A small boy who was seen running from the building shortly' after the names burst forth in the kitchen of a flat is now much wanted. SMITH'S POINT -1 HOTEL, 3- storv: cost $2000 to build; 3 lots, cost $1500; brick foundation; cement walks all round; yard filled with fruit and ornamental trees; 5 good milk cows, 2 heifers; price,- $3500; half cash; half time. J. F. NOWLEN, 473 Commercial St. Astoria. Or. DRAFTSMEN WANTED. MECHANICAL : DRAFTSMEN wanted The demand is always in excess of the supply. We qualify young fnen, at small expenses, to fat well-naid oositions as mechani cal draftsmen and mechanical engi neers. All "that is needed is ability anil write and willingness to study. Write today for "Mechanical nmwinff - C rcular. international fWresoondent Schools, H. Harris Representative, 425 Washington St., Portland, Ore. " ...Hi in Political Announcements JAPANESE GOODS ancv Tea Sets and Fine China Wate of all kinds. RnmVioo Furniture made tight here and warranted. ENGINEERS WANTED. Ghas: V Barr FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER vnuNO MEN WANTED WHO desire to earn better salaries ana do more congenial work. If able to write, and ambitious to succeed, we pan mialifv you for a position as mechanical, electrical, steam, civil or mininK engineer, architect, etc., etc Write at once, stating position wanted. International Correspond enr.e Schools. 425 Washington St. Portland, Ore., H. Harris,- Represen tative. ' ' VETERINARY COLLEGES. TUTLLETIN - SAN FRANCISCO Veterinary College now i readv mailed free. Dr. G Keane, 1818 Mar ket street. ; ' . 1 4. - ,6 V J j C2QTXSS Docrca - f h Who is kwrsm t aS-' throua-hont tho United States V account of his tw tut derful cures. No poisons or drags used. He guarantees to cure catarrh, asthma, lung and throat trouble, rheumatism, nervousness, stomach, liver and kidney, female complaints, and all chronic diseases. SUCCESSFUL EOMX TSXATMX31. If you cannot call write for symp toms blank and circular, inclosing 4 cents in stamps. the a gss wo Mxnicnrx CO. 162i First St., Corner Morrison PORTLAND, OREGON Please .nention the Astorian. WINES AND LIQUORS. Eagle Concert Halt (320 Astor Street! I'M AN OLD COOK AND JUST as irood as a new one; I ve got some fine Turkeys that are guar anteed to keen until used. To be iriven away Christmas at the Cozy Corner, P. A. Peterson, Prop., 375 Astor street. J. A. OILBAUGII & CO. Undertakers ar4 Embalmera- Experlenced Lady Assistant , When Desired. Calls Promptly Attended Day or Nietit. Tattoo. Bil-jrolZtuand Duane Sts ASTORIA, OKE.GON Subscribe to The Morning Astorian. Phone Main 2111 PLUMBERS. PLUMBER Beating Contractor, Ti&aer -AND- Sheet Iron Worker LL WORK GUARANTEED 425 Bond Street Younce & Baker PLUMBERS TINNERS ' ; . Steam nd Gas FittisJ AH Work Guaranteed. 126 Eighth Street, opp. Post Office. Phone Mains 4061. "N J " ; " '" " Old newspapers for sale at this office, 50 cents per hundred. (carrier, 60 cents f ef Koulli.