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The Impossible has been accomplished t Albert Dunbar & Company are established In their new store for the Christmas trade and are now open and doing business at the
old stand. A brand new stock of seasonable merchandise has been put in and now there isn't an old piece of goods In the house. The store has been entirely remodeled and Is
now known as the "Model Store ' of not only Astoria, but of the entire Northwest. Dunbar's Is today one of the places of interest in Astoria and will be shown to all visitors In
the city during the coming year as one of the city's attractions. A cordial Invitation Is extended to the public to pay us a visit and take advantage of the many bargains we are
now offering, - , - v- ' '
SPECIAL RIBBON SALE AFTER 6 O'CLOCK TONIGHT !
Immediately after 6 p. m. and up until 9 o'clock we will offer you any piece of fancy ribbon in our store at 1-4 OFF REGULAR PRICE. This Is not a Clearance Sale of
old shoddy out of date ribbons but Is a legitimate sale and is given as a special inducement to have you visit our store and fully appreciate our. other stock of Dry (loots and
Christmas Novelties of all kind?. .;',V:'."V . ' :' : "-' ; v '
We are agents for the Ladies Home Journal, a year's subscription SL50 malCes an acceptable Christmas gift
SATISFACTION I
You will find i- in our rich rare and beautiful
stock of Holiday Goods,
We Can Meet Your Wants
Whatever you need, come and let us show you a
variety of beautiful presents, that will at once ap
pea$o ytm as ''Just the Thing"
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COMMON COUNCIL'S
FINAL MEETING
Retiring Members Say Pleasant Things About Each
Other and Say Farewell
The meeting of the common coun
cil last night was the last regular one
that the present members will hold,
though they are to meet once again,
at noon on the first Monday in Janu
ary for the purpose of taking up cer
tain matters pertaining to the new
council. All were present last night,
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mnu iiidui iviac ucMUJug, aim near
the close of the session several of the
cut-going councilmen arose and made
brief addresses of farewell.
Dr. Logan started the ball rolling
by arising and expressing his thanks
to the Mayor and his fellow council
ors... "These three years in the council !
lave tiff n a liberal education to me," !
said Cr. Ltfgail "I thought I used to
know some of the frailties and trick
of human nature, but I have learned
something new. But I leave here
with none but the kindliest of feelings
for all, and I'm glad I've been here
and glad that it is over."
"Me, too," spoke up Dr. Henderson,
cheerfully. "And I also want to say
that I leave with kindly feelings for
all. But if I remember rightly," went
on Dr. Henderson, "it was understood
AMUSEMENTS.
AstoriaTheatre
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 27
HOLLIS E. COOLEY
Presents
America's Greatest Play
By Augustus Thomas
Same Great Company
One Year Each
NEW YORK,
CHICAGO,
LONDON, ENG.
Grand Production - Complete
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STORE WILL BE OPEN
that the men who were elected are to
give a dinner to the fellows who were
defeated. What I want to know is,
when that spread is coming."
'Sh-h-h," came a sibilant whisper
from somewhere, "Tone is going to
do that." (Suppressed applause).
Mayor Wise responded to some of
the nice things that had been said
abont him by the councilmen, and
then Councilman Belland made a
clever talk, likening the council to
the crew of a ship that had been on
a two years' voyage.
"And I think of the Mayor as the
captain," said Mr. Bdland. "Dr. Lo
gan I think of as the ship's carpenter,
because he was always hammering
away at something. Mr. Robinson I
think of as the cabin boy, because he
was always pleasant and anxious to
help out all of us." In this wise Mr,
Belland 'hit off' nearly all of the
members, and he was greeted with
sallies of laughter. The members
parted in great good humor, to meet
again on the first Monday in January.
But there was a rift in the lute.
All this gayety had followed various
naughty things as April sunshine fol
lows clouds. Once when the Irving
slide (requiescat in pace) was men
tioned Mr. Kaboth arose in his seat
in the southeast. His usually ruddy
cheeks were pale. Mr. Kaboth's
white teeth gleamed. His usually
placid and handsome countenance was
set with determination. Then he said
his say. He averred that the Irving
slide was a thing of the past; that it
never existed at all except in the
imagination of the Morning Astor
ian, and since the election was over
that the Irving slide was all over.
But unfortunately for Mr. Kaboth's
contention the very next report read
was one from the city surveyor. It
stated that the proposed $9000 im
provement of 39th street was "un
wise" as proposed because of the Irv
ing slide.
Even Mr. Kaboth smiled a little at
this. ' '
ELECTION CONTEST.
The most important , matter that
arose was the notice by Councilman
Karinen of his intention to contest
the electoin of Mr. Carney. Mr. Kari
nen very evidently believes that a re
count will show a result in his favor,
and while the matter is to be friendly
one, Mr. Karinen insists that the re
count be had. His petition to the
council reads as follows:
"Pursuant to section 22 of the
Tin;
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EVENINGS ALL THIS WEEK. WATCH PAPERS FOR SPECIAL SALES AFTER 6 P. M. EVERY NIGHT.
charter of the city of Astoria, making
the common council the judges of the
election and qualifications of Its mem
bers, I herewith protest against the
seating of Frank J. Kearney as coun
cilman from the First ward of the
city of Astoria, and herewith demand
a recount of the votes cast at the city
election held on Wednesday, Decem
ber 9, 1908, and contest his election
upon the following grounds and al
lege the following errors in the con
duct of said election: Several ballots
were counted for Frank J. Kearney
that should have been counted for
myself, owing to mistakes of clerks of
election. There were three ballots
rejected by the judges of election
contrary to the general laws and de
cisions of the courts, which should
hae been counted for myself, but were
rejected and inclosed in an envelope
containing rejected ballots. The courti
hold that if it can be ascertained from
a ballot the intention of the voter.
the ballot must be counted for the
person indicated, which was not
done.
"The clerks, unintentionally, made
an error in tallying, giving to Mr.
Carney three more votes than he was
entitled to. Mr. Frank J. Carney was
elected, according to the returns, by
one majority, whereas, if no errors
had been committed and the rejected
ballots had been counted, I would
have been elected by at least five votes.
Believing that I have been honestly
elected as councilman from the First
ward, of the city of Astoria, I there
fore demand a recount of the votes
cast at the last city election." .
WHICH COUNCIL? ,v'
The question then arose as to the
right of the present council to take
up the matter. The city attorney waf ,
appealed to. Mr. Abercrombie stated
that inasmuch as the present council
had no "official notice" of the election
of Mr. Carney that the whole matter
should go over until the first Monday
in January, when. Mr. Carney and the ;
others elected would appear with their
certificates of election and claim seats
in the council. Then the council could
act, apparently by calling for a re
count and leaving it for the new coun
cil to settle the matter. This was ac
cepted by the council and the question
was put over in accordance with the
city attorney's suggestions.
ORDINANCES PASSED.
An ordinance was passed confirm
ing the assessment of the Irving ave
nue improvement, 8th to 9th streets.
Also one was passed adopted the levy
for the city's taxes for the coming
year, as proposed by the committee.
The levy is 10 mills plus .8 of one mill.
PETITIONS, ETC.
G. W. Morton and eight others pe
tition for a street arc light at 5th and
Crand avenue, stating that a light is
badly needed there. Referred.
Remonstrance of Lars Olsen and
others against improvement of Grand
avenue 37th to 38th streets. Referred.
Statement from park commission
to the city, showing that a levy of .3
of one mill had been levied for park
purposes for the coming year. The
council adopted this levy.
Petition of Sund & Carlson for li
quor license at the Commercial sa
loon. Referred.
: Petition to change grade of Irving
avenue along at 8th street. Referred
to committee and city surveyor, with
instructions to place stakes at cross
ings where grade now is.
In relation to the petition of Wm.
Bell tendering $150 in full payment of
balance due for improving 36th street
and Franklin avenue in Adair's, the
city surveyor filed a report to the ef
fect that a total of $279 is apparent
ly due. Communication placed on
morn in t; aitoiuak
py pi e
ii Lu y
tile committee thought his petition
was not properly made Out.
Communication from D. If. Welch
asking that 1986 tax roll be cancel!
ed for reasons heretofore stated.
Granted, as to the Welch property.
Petitions for saloon licenses from
John Stephenson, Rautic & Hagman,
J. W. Johnston, Andrew Kangas, John
D. Manciet Niemi & Pietila, P. A
Peterson. Granted.
Petition of J. E. Higgins and oth-
io 6th streets, be not changed. Filed.
) Petition from H. E. Sleffrnscn and
others that Grand avenue from 37th
to join uc improved, rucu.
Petition of Mrs. Joseph Bernard for
reduction of $12.88 in her assessment,
Granted.
Resolution accepting the bid of the
J. S. Dellinger Company for the city
printing was adopted. "
Ordinance was passed on third read
ing by suspension of rules confirming
assessment of Irving avenue improve
ment. 9th to 8th streets.
Resolution adopted for sewer as
sessment on 51st street
CITY SURVEYOR'S REPORT.'
City Surveyor Tee filed a report in
relation to the proposed improvement
of 39th street, Franklin to Irving;
stating that to improve to full width
16-foot planking in center, etc., would
cost approximately $9400. The said
improvement would be 1080 feet long
and 75 feet wide. Mr. Tee adds: "An
improvement say 25 feet in width and
decked to a width of 16 feet through
the center of the street between
Franklin avenue and the north line of
Harrison avenue, might be undertak
en, should the council and property
owners wish, but the improvemenfof
the street between Harrison and Irv
ing under the present existing condi
tions would be unwise." This is be
cause of the trouble already developed
along Irving avenue.
CLAIMS PAID.
" Astoria hotel, rent of rooms for
election, $5; Astoria Box Co., rent of
building for election, $5; C. II. Ork
witz, $1.50; Foard & Stokes, 50 centi;
Morning Astorian, notices, $2.80;
claims of election clerks and judges,
and other election claims allowed as
presented; various claims of the
Budget; Hildebrand & Gor, $9.60; W.
U. Telegraph Co., $1.60; Foard &
Stokes, $3.05; Sherman Transfer Co,
50 cents; City Lumber & Box Co.,
$1.90; D. H. Welch, $15; Central Drug
Store, $7; Astoria Hardware Co.,
$3.30; R. M. Gaston, $4.90; A. V.
Allen, 70 cents; C W. Holmes, $1!;
Astoria Iron Works, $11.27; Prael-,
Eigner Co. $4.50; E. Hauke & Co.,!
25 cents; Ross, Higgins, $51.98; City '
Lumber & Box Co., $105.50; Fisher
Bros., $12.35; E. Hauke '& Co., 90
cents; C. W. Holmes, $32; Kelly
Transfer Co, coal, $24; Scow Bay
Iron Works, $26.55; F. J. Carney,
$1.50; Leo Gramms, $1.50; Allen Wall
Paper Co. $6.50; Frank Hart, $11.15;
J. A. Roebling & Sons, $73.77; Foard
& Stokes, $11.80; O. R. & N, $2.24;
Fisher Bros, $11; W. N. Smith, $3.25;
Leo Gramms, $1.50; Allen Wall Pa
per Co, $16.95; Foard & Stokes,
$18.20; Elmore & Co, $50.51; George
Luding, $10. r
The Palace Retaarant
A n phae of hunger can be daintily
gratified at any hour of the day ot
night at the Palace Restaurant Th
kitchen and dining room service are
of the positive best. Private dinins
looms for ladies. One call Inspire
regular custom. Try it. Commcrci"'
street, opposite Page building-
The Morning Astorian contains all
the local and Associated Pres re
port. 1
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II.
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SIMPLE FIXTURE FOR
A NOTED AUTHORITY TELLS
OF A HOME-MADE REMEDY
WHICH ACTS PROMPTLY ON
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER.
Cut this out and put in some safe
place, for it is valuable and worth
more than anything else in the world
if you should hve an attack of rheu
matism or bladder trouble or any de
rangement of the kidneys whatever.
The prescription it simple and can
be made np by anyone at home. The
ingredients can be had at any good
prescription pharmacy and all that it
necessary is to shake them welt in a
bottle.
Here it is: Fluid extract dandelion,
one-half ounce; compound Kargon,
one ounce; compound syrup of sarsa-
parilla, three ounces.
Take a teapoonful after each meal
and at bedtime. A few doses is said
to relieve almost any ease of bladder
trouble, frequent urination, pain and
scalding, weakness and backache, pain
above the kidneys, etc. It is now
claimed to be the method of curing
chronic rheumatism, because of its
direct and positive action upon the
criminative ti.uei of the kidneys. It
gives them life and power to sift and
-
strain the poisonous wate matter and
uric acid from the blood, relieving
the worst forms of Rhcuamtlsm and
kidney and bladder troubles. The ex
tract dmulclion nets upon the stomach
and liver and is used also extensively
for relieving constipation and indiges
tion. Compound inrsaparilla cleans
and enriches tlx blood. There Is noth
ing better titan Kargon Compound fai
th kidneys, v
This prescription Is safe to at
any time,
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When A, E. Petersen built and
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