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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

c. o. Terry OF the Short Line. Portland.
Vic schiling and J. H. o'Neil. o. R. &
N. city and travelling passenger agents,
Portland. and Jack Mansfield. general
agent OF the Rio Grande Western. Port
land. took in the regatta yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Presbyterian church, Ninth street be-
tween Duane and Exchange. Rev. Henry
Narcotic, pastor. Services at II a. m, ana
D. M; Sunday school at l2:lj: Y. 4. x.
e. f., at I; prayer meeting Wednesday "a,
8. Theme OF the morning sermon tomor-
row: Never Man Spake Like This Man"
The pastor has been requested to repeat
the sermon "a Little child Snail Lead
Them" and will do 80 tomorrow evening.
Special music has been prepared FOR both
services; the choir will be- assisted by
Mrs. Taylor. Miss Hobson. and Mrs Nc
Mahon OF Portland a most cordial In
vitation Is extended to all. All seats FREQ.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

leave al tho closing hour yesterday. bust.
ness during the day being at a stludH,lli
Auditor and Police Judge Nelson raised
the windows of his Office In the city hall
building and sat ana listened 90 tho
strains of music and chatter Of the mon
key waited on the breeze from tho sur
rounding streets. city Attorney Allen was
abscn, all uay on imperative duties con-
nccted with the regatta. while In consc-
qucnce tho cases OF two old offenders ar
rested for drunkenness tho previous night
were postponeu till further orders.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

A correction Il necessary on the time
card for special and regular trains OF the
A. & c. railroad on regatta dates. All
trains. excepting those leaving Astoria for
Seaside at II p. m. and p p. m. will run
on Fiayel branch.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Commodore E. s Edwards has invited
the Manila guards on his flagship. Fl
Hurd. this afternoon for trip around the
course. A detail Of the oregon naval ba-
tallion will be on hand to receive them.
They will leave on the trip at l:3O.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Business was practically suspended at
all the public offices yesterday. The court
house building was closed and will re-
main so till after the regatta, unless some
urgent business has to be transacted in
any Of the Offices.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The entertainment at the Louvre dur.
ing regatta promise to be highly interest
ing. and Of an attractive order. New peo-
pie, new faces. new songs and new instru-
mental music will make up a whole which
will please the amusement loving public.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Astoria's little street car company has
done what Portland's big lines never did
All the cars have been handsomely decor
ated with designs in electric lamps. which
makes a beautiful display at night and
add to the attractions Of the city during
the regatta.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The o. r. 6 y. steamer Harvest Queen
in addition to the daylight hourly excur-
sions. viii also run al night participating
IN the parade, thus giving every one an
opportunity TO view the fireworks from
che river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Swedish Luthern ehurch-Swedish ser
vices al l0:sO a m. English services at s
p. m Topic; From Darkness 20 Light,
or the Marvellous Change" The Sunday
school will resume It's work on Sunday.
September 4. at 1915.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The scoundrels who last evening mutt
lated the Chinese dragon during the par
ade should be rounded up by the police
and made 10 do time. This was the gen
eral sentiment OF those who knew OF the
occurrence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The West Shore Mills company have Just
received large lot OF Ar cordwood from
Stella. Wash. which they are offering at
very low figures. See advertisement in
another column.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

isa a regOtta--I guess yes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Deputy Mclean was the sole occupant
Of the custom house and was glad to
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Anyone who is short OF single bedsteads
with which to entertain visitors or friends
during the regatta remember that Foard
q Stokes Co has the Central hotel stock
OF furniture
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Continued on page three.)
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Everyone Is now a sailor, ora Manila
guard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The steamer Belshaw arrived from
Gobls yesterday. bringing barge with
lumber for the construction Of Borth-
wicks new tug about to be built BY DICK
Leathers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Did you see the Chinese dragon and the
sea serpent7
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Victor Beno. Of the Quincy camp OF the
A. q c. railroad was In the city yester-
day
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20


Everyone Is now a sailor, ora Manila
guard.
Did YOU see the Chinese dragon and the
sca serpentg
Victor Beno, Of the Quincy camp OF the
A. a c. railroad was In the city yester-
day
Miss Clara Davis, OF the Dalles Is visit
Ing IN the city, a guest OF Mrs. J. T.
Lighter
Charlie orkwRch Is confined in ST.
Marys hospital, suferins from lung
fever.
Assistant General III Prssenger Ascent \.
d. Charlton. OF the Northern Paeinc, is
In attendance upon the regatta.
Mayor Bergman yesterday signed all
the ordinances passed al the meeting Of
the council the previous night
lhe FoaFu SNVAes NVA1fo"s H
placed a large light in front OF the store
which Is an ornamen, to that part OF the
city.
Mr.. snodgrass ,ne photographer. re-
turned from Aberdeen. Wash, yesterday
where he has been on business trip for
some months past.
Miss Llebe. OF The Dalles. the Misses
Botefuhr. Bertha and Daisy and Mrs,
BOtefuhr, OF Portland. are visitors 10 the
city, the guests OF Mrs. ~ Foart.
The Bailey GalEert brought down an
other big crowd Of visitors yesterday af-
ternoon, and the accommodations OF the
city are taxed 10 the utmost 10 house the
strangers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Miss Clara Davis, OF the Dalles, Is visit
Ing IN the city, guest OF Mrs. j. 7
Lighter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

the others deserve the hlghes, eommen
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20
THE OPENING DAY
A SUCCESS
Despite ShONsrS,ths Regatta Program
Amused the Crowd.
VERY INTERESTING RACES

Greatest SSinnias Match 90 the Coast
Splsndid Rowing Coates, BstNssa CALI
iOraia TtamS-fish Beat haee--
The Parade asd Ball.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Mrs. w. e. Conan, Miss Conan and
Mrs. Dom Zan, Of Portland. came over to
attend the regatta from North Beach.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Miss Llebe. OF The Dalles. the Misses
Botefuhr. Bertha and Daisy and Ms,
Botefuhr. OF Portland. are visitors 'a the
city, the guests OF Mrs. II. Foard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Charlie orkwitch is confined in ST.
Mary's hospital. surerins from lung
fever.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Mr.. snodgrass, ,ne photographer. re-
turned from Aberdeen. Wash. yesterday
where ne has been on business trip for
some months past.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Parties having rooms to rent should not
fall TO call at regatta headquarters carly
this morning and register their names
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Mayor Bergman yesterday signed all
the ordinances passed al the meeting OF
the council the previous night.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Tickets for the Sunday Seaside B1-
curslon are now on sale at ticket ofioe on
Commercial street and Depot. at 90 cents
for the round trip. These tickets will not
be hOnored for passage until Sunday, the
I2lst. but are placed on sale In order to
prevent a rush at tho Depot on tho morn
Ling Of the 2st
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Assistant General III ssenger Ascent \
d. Charlton, OF the Northern Paeine' Il
In attendance upon the regatta.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

Baptist services will be held at tho
church tomorrow as usual, excepting tho
B. Y. r, u, which will begin at G:B in
stead Of p. m. and the s o'clock ovango-
listlc service. which will be held In tho
chapel car. Manager Jagues OF the car
will preach morning and evening
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

The Foard & Stokes company has
placed large light in front Of the store
which Is an ornament to that part OF the
city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-20

p. m-Reception Of the queen Of car
nival: proclamation by the mayor: recep-
ton Of the admiral; address Of welcome
by Hon. G. W Fulton.
100 p. m.-Fish boat saillng-twice a.
round course. racing sails. no race unless
made IN four hours or less; flying start
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

When the planet Mars Il nearest
the earth it is sc, 100000 miles away.
AN Italian inventor has invented a
boat with steel fins, which is propelled
solely by the motion of the sea water.
It goes best in rough weather.
Sufferers from neuralgia are
warned by a medical writer not to
drink tea, but to partake freely of cof-
fee into which the juice Of lemon has
been squeezed.
Electro magnets capable of pick
ing up load not exceeding five tons
are used by the Illinois Steel company
to transfer steel beams or plates from
one part of the shop to another
The weight of mans brain has,
ii is said, nothing to do with his men
tai power. 1t is a question of climate,
not of intellect. The colder the eli
mate the greater the size of the brain.
Measurements have shown the
thickness of the human hair to vary
from the two hundred and fiftieth tc
the six hundredth part of an inch.
Blond hair is the finest and red hair the
coarsest.
Hats and coats can be left on new
hook without danger of theft, a sliding
bolt being fitted with lock and key, by
which the garments are clamped tight
ly and cannot be released until the
owner inserts the key to draw the bolt.
Checks can be indelibly marked to
prevent raising by new protector
which has number dies TO, mutilate OF
break the fiber of the paper, which at
the same time forces ink into the mutt
lations so it cannot De erased without
destroying the fiber.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19
NOT AFRAID OF RATS.
At least One Lady Was Calm While
Others Screamed.

Others Screamed.
An incident occurred in Falkland re-
Gently that discounts the story of the
tenderfoot who sat quietly in a saloon
while two cowboys emptied their re-
volyers at each other. II had been de-
cided to scare the tenderfoot by having
o sham shooting scrape take place in
his presence. but he had been posted
by friend as to what was to be done.
and when the real thing took place he
sat with his feet upon card table
calmly. smoking a cigar while the bull
let's few all around him. Thestory OF
his bravery spread rapidly, and he was
after that hero in the eyes of the west
ern cowboys, among whom he had come
to live. The Falkland episode has in
about the same manner made a heroine
of prominent Fourth avenue lady.
She and a friend were calling one day
last week on a lady friend in Falkland
who has 12-year-old son, who Of late
has been taking lessons in elocution.
The boy had developed remarkable tai.
ent in that line, and when the callers
came the proud mother made it point
to mention the fact that her son was
taking lessons in elocution, and to tell
of the rapid progress he was making.
Finally one of the ladies expressed a de.
sire to hear the boy recite. This was
just what the fond mother wanted her
to do, and the young hopeful was
called into the parlor. He began recit-
ing q selection of James Whitcomb
Riley's, entitled: "Seein' Things" and
just as he got to the part, I'm not
afeerd of rats and mice an things at
girls is skeerd Of" huge rat darted
out of the pantry through the dining
room and across the parlor to hole
left by a gas pipe, creating great con-
sternation. The ladies jumped upon
chairs, gathered their skirts about
them and screamed like Comanche In
dams, while the boy ran after the rat
In frantic effort to kill it. The Fourth
street lady, who is near-sighted, sat
quietly rocking herself in comfort
able rocker until the excitement had
partially subsidized, when she calmly
remarked that ut was very good"
She thought that the boy had thrown
q toy rat from his pocket, and that the
rest Of the party were assisting in that
part of the performance. Tie story
of her bravery has been spread among
her friends and she is now regarded as
heroine.-Louisville Dispatch
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19
ELECTRIC HEADLIGHTS SAFE.
Recent Tests show the Fear OF . Glare
ON Signals to BE UnfOunded.

Recent Tests show the Fear Of . Glare
ON Signals to BE Unfounded.
r. C. p. Sanderson, master mechanic
Of the Norfolk e. Western railroad,
read a paper at a recent meeting of the
New York Railroad club on "Fads,
Customs and Their Cost" in which he
said: There is positive danger in us
ing very brilliant and powerful
headlight such as some Of our electric
friends are interested in, for the re-
Elected glare of the surface Of the
switch lamp lens is often so great that
it entirely overpowers the light COM
ing from the lamp and win show an APP
parently white light to the engineman
while the signal may he standing at
red or green"
The electric headlight is to railroad
men one of the most interesting Of late
inventions pertaining to railroad serv-
ice. The inventors of the electric head
light have had long struggle to make
durable apparatus which gives q sat
isfactory light. For this reason the
president Of a company making an
electric headlight, and Representatives
of the Peoria and Eastern divisions of
the Big Four railroad, have made q test
of the electric headlight to determine
the truth or untruth of Mr.. Sander
son's-statement. At mile and half
distant the watchers on IN engine
could easily identity red, green and
white lanterns waved across the track.
1t was shown that the pure white light
of the electric arc naagnihed and
strengthened the different colored
lights by contrast. Mr.. Sanderson's
statement was entirely disproved.
The oAcials of the Big Four wished
this feature of the light demonstrated
before equipping more of the engines
with the electric headlight.-N Y. Trib-
une.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19

A short time ago two highway rob.
bers (from LiverpooD attacked an old
Scotsman on the Glasgow and Carlisle
road, with the intention of robbing him
of all he had. The Scotsman being a
strong, powerful man, let out right
and left, knocking the two ruffians
about numerically; but, being two
to one, he was soon overpowered and
his money taken.
After they had got clear away, one
thief said to the other:
I'm blowed II he hasn't nearly broke
my jaw"
II reckon" said the other, shat he's
broken one Of my ribs at least; but
never mind. How much did yer get
OF him?"
After searching among some buttons
the reply came:
1.-TWO ha'pennies!"
'Good heavens!" cried the other, hold
ing his ribs. "How would he "a fought
for sixpence!"-Answers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19

want We 10 tread the nay back under
the caves"
Teddy gave a war-whoop in reply, and
led the way to the barn at double
quick. We charged up the great NOW
like the union line at Missionary Ridge,
scattering the swallows in wild fright
out Of their clay nests along the rafters.
There was loud trample of hoofs on
the planks below and the hay-wagon
swept in. Then followed silence.
"Twenty-three. hundred pounds" It
was Uncle Johns voice, from the hay
scales outside, speaking to Henry.
"Never mind the extra 300. A few
forkfuls II fall OF in unloadin'." Then,
after a pause: "Is'pose that new-fangled
stop-watch O. your'n II keep the time
all right?"
I'll guarantee the watch"
We lay down on our stomachs and
peered over the edge of the NOW. Uncle
John was just climbing upon the load,
his brown eyes glowing with energy.
Bills had caught their fire. He sprang
up the NOW az IL his 200 pounds had
been 20.
Then, taking . paper Of nne-cut from
his hip pocket, he selected fresh chew
with uncommon care and earnestness.
Then he frightened his belt, swabbed
the sweat-beads on his forehead with
his shirt-sleeve, and looked anxiously
at Uncle John. The honor of the farm
was at stake.
| m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19
EXPRESS INNOVATIONS.

Transportation Companies to Do =
Regular Banking Business.
The great express companies of the
country arc rapidly developing into
veritable peoples banks" Formerly
they confined themselves to the carry
ing Of money in sealed packages; lit
tie later they adopted splendid money
order system, and now the American
Express company has entered the gem
cral collection business. A creditor
may draw on debtor through the COM
pany the same as he would through q
bank. If the draft Is paid, he receives
money order for the amount, for which
the regular charge il made. If It is dis
honored the drawer pays nothing but
his original fee Of ten cents. In either
case the transacti6n costs but Z few
cents. The same rule has been applied
to the G. o. D. business. The company
no longer RENTS the actual money paid
by the debtor. but instead sends its own
money order which can be deposited in
any hank, the same a. bank draft and
currency, ehecting by this method q
clear saving Of from Is cents upward
over the old system. Another new de-
parture = the issuing Of travelers'
checks. issued in denominations from
SO upward. which can be cashed In for
eign countries. Az this form of ex-
change ID always available. u has at
once become popular. All that is now
needed to make express companies
banking institutions In every sense Of
the word IL the establishment Of loan
departments. and who knows how soon
that will cUme7
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19
BUTTERFLIES AS RooMMATEs.

Two Queer Winter Companions OF .
Young Woman In New England.
A young woman who lives in New
England town had 4 unique expert
ence with butterflies. She happened
to be in the garden on a warm day in
the fall, and noticed a brown butterfly
fiuttering about, somewhat languidly,
among the few remaining flowers.
She caught 1t without much trouble,
and carried It to her room. where the
windows were screened, and let It
loose. The little insect accepted the
situation, and conducted herself as II
quite at home. The substantial New
England name of Maria Silsbee was
bestowed upon it-though not eminent
~ appropriate. Maria's food and drink
was placed on the window sill, and con-
sisted of Imp Of sugar moistened by
a drop of water, and she partook Of
this by unfurling her long spiral trunk.
which resembled the hairspring of a
watch. and inserted the end in the
sugar.
Maria was not fated to live in soli-
tude. One day there appeared in the
room another butterfly of similar APP
pearance, but more sprightly in be-
havior. No one could account for its
being there, unless the maid had left
the screen up for few moments while
making up the room. The stranger was
named Jonathan Matthews. He was
far more venturesome than Maria, and
of not so docile temperament. But
he was never seen to eat. Possibly .
false feeling Of pride or diffidence re-
strained him from doing so In anyope's
presence.
The fame Of this young woman's two
companions spread abroad, and visitors
to her room were frequent. This did
not seem to rufie the equanimity of
either. At last. Maria. Indifferent to
the joys of worldly existence, settled
down In comfortable corner, and re-
NAMED there, TO all appearances a
corpse. She had decided to hibernate
and hibernate she did for several
months. Jonathan, on the contrary,
was very active. Thus they remained
for most of the winter.
One day Maria awoke, but, in the
words OF Hamlet-''to die-to sleep-to
stay"
When the days became warmer and
the spring flowers appeared, in evil
derce that there was again honey In
the land for vagrant BUTTERFLIES, the
screen was pushed mp, and the solitary
Jonathan few ioyously away. He has
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-03-19

His Distinction.-"Whoi II that mil
.tary-looking chap7" THAT. sir. il the
hero Of a rumored war."-Puck.
~ must say enjoy good French
novel," do you read them in the YER
nacular?" "Oh, my, yes; ] read EN-
lnywhere."-Truth.
Different Points of view.-"I don't
like this sort Of weather. It's bad for
wheat" II don't. either. It's bad for
golf."-Chicago Tribune.
Mistress didn't you hear
the doorbell ring2" Maid-"Yes'm; but
it's probably somebody wants to see
you. Ny company always calls at the
back door."-Boston Transcript.
The Gift of Equilibrium.-"Aunt
Emeline, what Is being well balancedY"
well balanced? Well. it Is having
sense enough to make more friends
than enemies. Free Press.
-Nurse Girl-"I lost sight Of the
shild, mum, and" Motherhood
rraciousl Why didn't you speak to a
policeman Nurse Girl-"I wus speak
Ing to wun all the tonne. mum."-Tit-
Bits.
As Advertised.-The Lady-"Can
you match this piece of ribbon?" The
Gent-"No, lady. You may remember
that it was one of the matchIess bar
gains we ran last Monday."-Indianap-
oils Journal.
-One Woman's Way.-Mrs. Skinner
-"Oh, but l wish was a man." Mr..
Sinner-"Why 20, my dear?" Mrs.
Ekinner-"I was just thinking to-day
If I was only man how happy l could
make my wife by giving her diamond
necklace for birthday present."-Chi-
cago News.
She (gushingly)-"There are days
when we seem more La unison with ma
ture than at other times, when our
hearts seem to beat, in accord with
the sublime harmony of the universe.
Have you ever noticed itY" Helm
deed l have. It il always that Way with
me on pay day."-Tit-Bits.