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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
OWEN, MOORE& GO.
DRAPERIEs ROOM.

DRAPERIEs ROOM.
One lot of Chenille
Portieres, fringed both
ends, plain and with
frieze and dado, at S2,o8
the pair, been $3.50 and
$4-colors, blue, brown,
olive and red.
SILKS COUNTER.
An assorted lot OF
printed Florentine Silks,
wide widths. at Aoc,
marked dow from 63e.
NEEDLEWORK COUNTER
One lot of Dresden
linen pieces. T hie
Scarls, Centre ices,
Doylies, Squares. Table
Covers, ETC., some lace
trimmed, to so at half
price today. GREET bar
gain.
LEATHER GOODS COUNTER.
One lot of olive Sole
Leather Dress Suit
Cases, strong, well made,
trimmed with fine brass
lock and buckles, steel
frame, all hand made, at
$3.50. Great bargain.
FANCY GOODS COUNTER
One lot of Thermom-
eters, on fancy a r t
PLAQUES, at 35c.
STATIONERY COUNTER.
An assorted Let of
Dennison's Sealing Wax,
at &C a stick.
JEWELRY COUNTER.
One lot of sterling sill
yer Easter Spoons, with
appropriate design and
inscription in bowl, at
2oc.
TOILET GOODS COUNTER.
One lot Of Ludwig's
Buttermilk Soap, at Ioc
a box, three cakes.
One lot of Naptha-
Campho, an effective
moth preventer, at &C a
can.
One lot OF Morocco
covered Pocket Mirrors,
in carrying case, at nc.
HABERDASHERF COUNTER.
One lot OF mems Sus.
penders, at Ioc, marked
down from 25c.
One lot of standard
Golf Clubs, regularly
sold at $3.50, to go
Today at SI.oo. One lot
of thin blown glass
tumblers, fancy ground
band at top, at 3oc a
dozen today, Q t h G r
days Coo. One lot of
W o o d e II Jardiniere
Stands, white enamcled,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.

A lot OF Nainsook
Short Dresses, tucked
and trimmed with Swiss
embroidery, at $I.I2,
marked down from $50
and 1852.
In same sectional lot of
fine hand embroidered,
quilted Bibs, at 2Ic,
marked down from 3oc.
Also a lot of infants
open front Shirts, at Ioc
each. special Onlms.
At same counter, a lot
of boys heavy Blouses,
navy blue with white
stripe, at roc, marked
from 25c.
Also a lot of navy
blue Refers, for children
two to seven years, at
$500, marked down from
$500.
COUNTER. b
One lot of worsted
Trimmings, desirable
styles, brown, navy and
garnet. at SAC a yard,
been soc and 5Sc.
GLOVES COUNTER.
One lot Of Brighton"
two-clasp D Q G $ K in
Gloves, women's, tan,
brown and black, at
$T.25, marked down from
SI.65.
Innings COUNTER.
One lot of French
Haircloth, 22 inches wide.
grey and black, at 32c a
yard, been 42c. Also a =
lot Of "a inch herring
bone black, at the same
price.
COUNTER (Knitted)
One lot of imported
Silk Undervests, flesh I
color, at soc, marked
down from SI.oo. Also
a small lot of Isle thread
Combination Suits. high
neck and short sleeve,
ankle length, at SI.oo
marked down from S 1.45.
NOTIONS COUNTER.
One lot of boys Jack
knives and two-blade
Pen-kniveS,at Ioc, marked
from CSC. Also : lot of
best quality American
Pins, full 900 count, at
&C a pack. Also a lot OF
silvered Military Hooks
and eyes, at four papers
for sc.
COUNTER.
One lot of women's
Macintosh Garments,
Inverness style, long
cape, at S2.4S, marked
down from $3.50. Also
a lot Of similar garments
for Misses, at SI,4S,
been S2.Io.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
DEATHS.

In this city,, April 1, Mrs. Hannah Long aged
70 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

PORTLAND, April 4, 1898.
EOR to-day's Bar.
j. gain Sale the
following special
list has been prepared. It
is a wonderful collection
of good things.
LINENS COUNTER.
Sixty-6ve good quality
full size white Bed
Spreads, with knotted
fringe, at 6oc, marked
down from $1.25.
HANDKERCHIEFs COUNTER.
An assorted lot of la
dies white hemstitched
Handkerchief with mi
tial, at nc. Great bar
gain.
RIBBONS COUNTER.
One lot of remnants
ofpure Silk Ribbon, fam
cy plaids, MORE and taft
fetas, all wide widths. at
Ioc a yard, been 33c and
42c.
COUNTER. (Women's s.
An assorted lot of
white lace Scarfs, assert i
ed styles, at 25c, been
soc, 75c and SSc.
At same counter a lot
of Silk Windsor Neck
ties, slightly wrinkled
and rumpled, at 1oc,
marked down from 25c.
EMBRo1DER1Es COUNTER.
An assorted lot of pink,
red and blue Swiss en-
broidered Edgings, at
7c a yard, been Ioc and
nc.
LACEs COUNTER.
One entire line of lace
Veilings, colors and
black, at I6c a yard, regu-
lar price CSC.
COUNTER.
One lot of women's
black cotton Hosiery, GU.
sizes, wide tops, medium
weight, onyx dye, at a7c,
marked down from 36c.
COUNTER (Children's.)
One lot Of black wool
ribbed Stockings, merino
heel and toes, at 14c for
all sizes.
,oRsErs COUNTER.
One lot of Perfection"
Corset Waists, for young
women, at soc, regular
price 75c. Also a lot Of
Yankee" Waists, for
boys, with hose support
ers attached, at SIC, been
soc.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Musli,a).
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MODERN SAFE DEPOSIT v

This cOmpanys Board of Directors composed OF the follow
ing we'll known business men.
FRED e. RICHARDS PERCIVA L. BONNEY,
FRED N. DOW, HENRY r cox,
JOSIAH III. DRUMMOND, FREDERICK Robe,
LYMAN M. COUSENS PAYsON TUCKER,
EDWARD b. WINSLOW, WILLIAM w. MASON
FRED'K E. BOOTHBY, ARTHUR II. BATES,
J. FRANK LANG, RUSSELL ID. WO0DMAN,
HERBERT L. SHEPHERD, EDWARD c. REYNOLDS,
BION WILSON, JOSEPH c. HOLMAN.
AUGUSTUS r. WRIGHT, THEODORE C. WOODBURY.,
PHILIP g. BROWN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

bloomer sale. Guaranteed TO please every
one.
When you want fine tea. good coffee and
spices try Foard & Stokes Co.
Empire Corset at Dunbars.
The A. & c. yesterday secured four cars
Of salmon and two cars OF cans.
Psxtons photos are on paper OF his
own preparation and are guaranteed not
to fade.
The new Sunday trains to and from
Seaside will be one Of the features Of
this season.
Captain L. B. Scott. president Of the
White Collar line. was a visitor in the
city yesterday.
WILD BLACKBERRIEs.-Leave your
orders for wild blackberries with Ross,
Higgins G. Co.
Plald Ribbons az Dunba.'.,
Il is reported that two Northern Pacific
engineers are maAing surveys at Flayel
for the new coal bunkers.
The British ship Alexander Black has
received instructions to discharge a por-
tlon Of her cargo at this port.
FINE CHERRIES. RAsPBERRIEs
and RED CURRANTs are plentiful and
cheap See Ross, Higgins & Co.
Look in our window today for tooth
brushes; your choice for " cents. Charles
Rogers, druggist, odd Fellows building.
The Gatzert last night took out two cars
OF salmon for the east. and the o. K. & |
N. booked as many more for this morning. |
The Woman's Relief Corps will give a
bloomer social at Carnahan's hall Mon
day evening, July II. Everyone invited to
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09
GERMAN SCHOOL

It Is hereby made known ma, the under.
stoned viii open "a German school Mon
dnv July H. at tho building ON Duane
street formerly occupied by MIS- War
rem as private school School hours
from 10 Y a. m. Parents wishing 20
send their children are kindly requested
TO call a 3sj Twcnty-scvouth street. or
]. Hahn shoe store for particular.
REV l. If NlCOLAI
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

ciscs but very few were able 90 ains
America" To love tho Has Is 10 be
ready at any moment 90 defend a.
thorough understanding ot the principles
which the stars and stripes represent
Is the only foundation tor good and loyal
citizens The school teachers cay thar
II vial be but a matter % but ten or nt'
teen minutes day 70 study these prih'
clplcs and learn our national songs by tho
pupils The matter Is ~ great Importance
and upon such action aa this Will IN the
future depend the siahui,y ~ our Eoy'
rrnmcnt." 90.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09
4 CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant favor. gentle action and
Iooihng eject Of Syrup Of Figs. whom 100
need Of a laxative, and II tho father or
mother be costlyc or bilious. tho most
gratifying results follow Ia use. 30 that
Il II tho best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup GO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Taking eject today tho running time
Of nearly all trains on the \. y 6. viii
be- changed The through trains 20 Port
land arrive and depart M heretofore IN tho
morning Tho evening train for Portland
Will hereafter leave at s.N instead ~ '.'
D. m arriving az Portland pi i'A o. m
Increased Accommodations have been pr''
yIdcd for seaside Hereafter special
Sunday train will leave Seaside at 'm
p M, thus giving visitors an ,nurr day
a, tho beach For t,sy people ,hyf- Ni. 'r
sunday train f1r Seaside. leaving Na.
tofia a, ti.p a. on ulhrr accommodation
have been provided. Nb..h N,l b, HHprr.
g,ltrd 1y ihr general uunue
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

attend Admission 20 cents. Including o.
pair u boomers.
Ta. regatta committee has determined
'a have sraaI carnival ,hs year va b
saa. ..a- .u previous events u ,ha
k.a.
Rev Father Reilly ot Portland. Us
visiting .a t1s city and ief, for Chinook
yesterday. the CUES, OF P. J. McGowRn *
Sons.
A regular pan,om!ne OF views depicting
the life and history Of Astoria, and
souvenirs Of the city and country at the
snoograss gallery.
PeTcale. at Dunbais.
Wan,ed-At Ilwaco. wash, a woman
qualified 90 perform kitchen and other
household work. good wages FOR proper
person. Address J. W. s.. Ilwaco
Manager Kra'z. 7f the Louvre, has en-
gagged Two 0f the most talented artists
on the coast They will appear q, this
popular place of amusement for the first
time mex, Saturday night
Water consumers should bear In mind
that today is The last day on which water
rates can be- paid without lncurrinR the
additional penalty Of 3 cents required by
the rules W the commission.
Several Of the farmers who were In
from the Sehairm Yesterday and a few
aho were oyer from Gray's river. stated
that they were getting their hayIng out Of
the way In order 20 attend the conyen-
ton July -.
The county lo4r, yesterday was occu-
pied In considering the question Of the
road petIt.onel for by John Niemela
from Young's river falls TO the Olney
draw bridge Tho matter was continued
until this morning
Mt r. W. Hausell has been appointed
superintendent of machinery Of the As
toria and Columbia River railroad Mr
Hans"l! is an experienced railroad me-
chanlc and will have full charge Of all the
motive power on the line
Manager McIsaaos. Of the Gearhart park
hotel, announces that he will open his
house 70 the public next Friday night,
July u. The following Saturday night
he VIII give a grand ball to which all
are cordially Invited
The Bailey Sisters. two Of the most /
'ivacIous soubrettes known to theatre
2oers will appear at the Louvre this
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09
ToDAY's WEATHER.
AROUND TOWN.

SATURDAY.
o Infinite Joy Of the meadows,
Full life OF the earth and the air!
o passionate song Of the shadows,
That thrills In the heart like a prayer.
%. ~ Hail.
Try shilling's Best tea and baking
powder.
Sweet cream 1Oc pint at the Spa.
Cream 10 and l5c per pint. Parlor Candy
Store.
Infants Null Hoods at Dunbars.
Fresh cream, STRAWBERRIES and ice at
Foard q Stokes Co.
GOOD Is CENT MEALS AT THE RIs-
Ing Sun Restaurant.
II Snodgrass doesn't make your pictures
you don't get the best.
Monday evening at Carnahan's hall. A
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

rhcs s,oudr,ls ut,rroi to m onv 90 the
evening p1pcr last nIghi who si0ssly n.
mcwbcts ot q party ot aly bINclc riders
yesterday afternoon ou lhc path to upper
oNn ,,rulpN j,etr,, 1l' that ibc law
,An E.Nr them
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

The steamer State OF California arrived
In yesterday morning undrr command OF
a new captain. captain Greene having eH-
changed positions with Captain Thomas
ot the Puebla Captain Greene will take
the Puebla 20 Manila. Ills hosts ot friends
In Astoria wish him a prosperous voyage.
chief Engineer Nixon. Of the Pucbla. also
the state
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

For many years science has studied u.
quors, Rcsul, the whole world uses whls-
key, lt has proven tho best s,lmulant
and does not iniurr acrvcs and tissues
like cocoa wines and other drusgcd COM.
pounds And HARPER whiskcy Is the
ideal whlskcy Sold by Foard s stokes
Co, Astoria, orrgou. -.....--
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

u. Ellery travelling freight agent for the
Northern Pacific railroad. was In the city
yesterday looking ior salmon shipments.
Dan was just lltur too late. as Savage
and Barker. %, the Northwestern. over.
oaugh. ~ the o x 4 y. and McGInn.
% the RIO Grande had cleaned out the
town .; was rumorvd however tnat
E,lsry. who Is known 1s slick freight
man got The promise pi a train load or
twely. ears ~ salmon 90 leave here next
week
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

\ test ease Will probably br made out
~ the action oj ,ht council ln refusing
Co gran, JuhJu llrudr.,ksou a ry,all { lquor
lIyeusr at Us mcyyns Thursday might
licndrickson's .alNor has been open since
July g. "a, date go which hls license cN.
p,ryd, ana the moury Tor a renewal ls Ia
tho hands ~ the city treasurer
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

The merchants % the city are dolng all
In their power TO advertise tho coming
farmers congress. They are sending out
personal Invitations. circulars and dod.
gers all over the county and state as well
as across the river In Washington The
only way TO make a success % an event
% this kind Is Tor every one 10 pu, their
hands TO the wheel and give Il turn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

4 fishing boat trom llWaco having a lot|
90 rock op hO0rJ was sunk az one ol ,hc|
docks late last night as one OF the steam.
crs was maklng a landing. The damage
90 the boat was sught and she was
rlgh,rd early this morning AZ low water,
The rVck Was lor use Ia building ASH
tran AZ llMArN-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Beaver Lodgy. NJ, 50. |. o, o. f.. has
Installed the following officers: {. y,
Finch. y. C.; H. =. Williams, V. G: r.
y. Walters. Il S e. :. wright. r. G..
A. May. warden r ". Schlvbc. con.
duytor e Reed n : 60 y C.. = Mum.
SON. l.. : 20 Y. e.. a. Henderson. l. O.
r. L. uau. q a.. James " wcl,h, chap.
lain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

lt YOU have hides. wool, mts RAGS,
bottles, lead brass, copper, sacks, or any
Mind ~ junk, gor sa,,, shin u 10 r. N.
CASTOR, i& Fourteenth street Astoria,
utcgoN, or write him and bv WlO can at
Your place and gct a. Ny pays cash
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09
Lime

is good for tanning and for
making mortar, but bad for
baking powder.
No lime or alum in SeAtl-
G.gs Best.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

yvruiug 10th .arv talented soprano aInH.
crs and as graceful dancers have tcw
,uua's rhrN are worth syvns
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Tn, farmers ON Catsop plains have all
most ann-hrd hay.ng and are rejoicing
over ,h" magnificent crop. When tho new
gr1sse, are Introduced and sil0s are used
there a,il be- no section " oregon, or the
northwest coast fDr that matter. that
can compare with Ciat0p county In
dairy products Fine grasses make richer
butter fats This county has already a
reputation '1r good butter and cheese.
but the old timers will be surprised In a
few years at the results obtained by
scientific methods
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

A regular pan,omine OF views depicting
the life and history Of Astoria, and
souvenirs Of the city and country at the
snoograss gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Rev Father Reilly, ot Portland. Us
F....as a .be city and iefi ,or Chinook
yesterday ,as CUES, OF P. j. McGow4n *
Sons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09


g.. VI. Cauerman. chief clerk Of the ore
gon railway mail service, with headquar-
ters at Portland. arrived In the city yes
tcrday morning 10 Investigate the lrregu-
larity Of our mail service here. He says
the o. Il. & y. co. ~ not 10 blame In any
way. as heir contract with the govern
mcnt only calls FOR slx-day service with
one delivery a day They have, however.
given ,wo malls a day for the past num-
bcr Of years when they were not obliged
20 do so. He expects In a few days TO
see a contract signed with the A. e. g..
when further arrangements will be made
with the boats for a good mail service on
the Washington side Of the Columbia.
The question of teaching patriotism in
the public schools rs attracting more
than ordinary attention throughout the
city one gentleman. In discussing the
matter said: II am glad that Judge
Taylor brought this subject up. For my
own part could not now sing through
either one Of the national airs or hymns.
Teach thcse verses to the growing chlld
and make them understand what they
mean ANA In the future that child will
remember and be able AT any time and
under any circumstances TO reclte or
sing them. II vas noticeable fact that
at our Fourth Of July celebration out
Of all the crowds assembled at the eXer-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

attend Admission 20 cents Including o.
pair -t boomers
IHa regatta committee has determined
ta have D. -rIaI carnival ,h year va b
sEa. eclipse .l previous events u ,hs
k.r.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Water consumers should bear In mind
that today is The last day on which water
rates can be- paid without incurring the
additional penalty ot . cents required by
tha -lLes u The cOmmIssIOn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09
PeTcale. at DunbaT's.

Wan,ed-A, Ilwaco. wash, a woman
qualified 90 perform kitchen and other
household work: good wages tor proper
person. Address J. W. s.. Ilwaco
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-09

Several Of The farmers who were In
from the Nehaiem Yesterday and few
"ho were over from Gray's river, stated
that they were getting their haying out Of
the way In order 20 attend the conyen-
zion July -.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-20

contractor at Jefferson avenue and Gam
BILE street.
Il don't know yet how 1t all occurred, f"
said Shew Il was perched on the cross
arms painting the pole. l had finished
the top section. The wires on top were
telegraph wires and 1 knew had no rea-
son to fear them. l lowered myself and
began work a little lower down on the pole.
The wires on this lower arm were HARM
less. l didn't know then what kind of
wires they were and l don't know now.
l had firm hold of the pole My left
arm was wrapped around it,
Il had my brush in my right hand and
thrust it through the wires above me My
arm must have been In contact with the
wires q full half minute before l felt any
thing unusual
The first thing noticed was thou
sand pains darling up and down my arm
and penetrating my entire body. At the
same instant there came a binding. flash
ing light l could not tell where 1t came
from. 1t comepletely enveloped and blind
ed me. Then l felt my arms and right
side burning and could smell the odor.
which was sickening~
Il did not have my hand on the wires
Ny fingers, however, worked convulslve-
~ and were cramped, Every movement
Of my hand felt as though the bones were
swapping, but 1 was powerless to prevent
the movements Though l must have
held my arm perfectly still it seemed to
me that 1t was free and was moving
around my head.
Il have no idea how long it all lasted
1t could not have been long for the men
working with me rescued me promptly
But 1t seemed an age l vas perfectly con-
scious all the while. II l had lost con-
seriousness 1 would have been saved much
suffering, but would probably have been
killed.
While I was suffering untold agonies
knew my whole salvation lay ia cling
ing to the pole. lert arm was wrap
ped around the ad / never loosened
my Strip though one moment, while
the current was pouring into my body. l
was tempted TO let go, knowing that 1
would be dashed to instant death below
After l was released from my perious
position it was several minutes before l
could control my limbs. My fingers con
tinued TO work convulsively. This feeling
was followed by one Of numbness and
this lasted several hours.
You can see here on my arms where
l was burned. There are three places on
my arms and one big place on my side
The burns are not large, but they are deep
and painful. 1 cannot understand why
they should be worse than IL burned with
fire, but the pain is far greater.
4 expected to go to work this morning
but my arm was so stiff that concluded
to wait until tomorrow.
Il never had any other experience to
compare my sufferings with. 1 never
even so much as had a finger broken. But
| am confident no torture could be more
severe"
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endowment Very truly.
IL. r. Bernard
Fin Ag't Mercer University