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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.
Highly ExasperatinG Ending of a
Prosperous Nights Work,

Prosperous Nights Work,
From the New York Sun.
"One night when I set out as usual with
a definite object in view, knowing Just
where l was going to CO." said the retired
burglar, Il stopped at another house on
the road, something that very rarely did
but somehow this house struck me as being
good; you know how things come to you
that way sometimes, and we can't account
for EN-. 1t was too early, half or three
quarters of an hour before I'd have got at
the house / had started for, but 1 didn t
even wait for time, 1 just went ahead and
went in.
And I'm blest if there was a living soul
in the house; that is, as near as l could
guess. l couldn't tell for sure, of course
without looking. but l imagine l can tell
always as soon as l step into a house
whether there's anybody in it or not In
a dead house, so to speak, that is, you
know, where there's no life, nobody the
airs dead; l don't mean with the deafness
OF shut-up rooms, but 1t lacks something;
and when there is somebody that some
thing Is supplied; suppose it's a current
of some sort that the air is charged with,
but anyhow, you can tell by the feel
whether there's anybody in a house or not,
and there wasn't anybody in this. But it
wasn't deserted, not by q long shot; 1t
just seemed to me as though they'd all
gone off somewhere for that night the
whole kit and caboodle of EN-, and left the
house alone.
And it was a comfortable house. 1 tell
you, everything just as slick and nice as
could be, people Of means, and people who
knew how to live, and who lived happily
pooty things all around, and showing so
you could tell that the folks had 'em there
cause they liked 'em; not just for show.
And the silver was what you might have
expected in a house like that. 1t was solid
and good and handsome, and at the same
time kind O. chubby; that is, 1t was in
ciined to be sort of stoutish, rather than
tall and slender. 1t looked good humored
and cheerful, somehow, and it suited me
right down to the ground.
Il got that stuff together and 1t made q
pretty heavy sort of a sack. And then
empty, well enough, but 1 wasn't taking
any chances at all; l might have struck a
good trade upstairs, but I'd struck a good
one down, sure; and it seemed as though
it would be a blunder to take one chance
in a million of spelling the good thing I'd
got by reaching after more, and so l just
went away and went home; and / got there,
with all that stuff, almost as soon as I'd
have got to the house that I'd set out to go
to- If I'd gone there. Ny folks was away,
like they was out Of that house I'd just
come from, and baby like spread the sill
yer out on a table In a room downstairs and
looked at it and then left it there and went
to bed I woke up in the morning thinking
of it. and came down to look at 1t again.
and it wasn't there; 1t was gone, to the last
snoon: and a latch showed back from win
dow showed how.
II don't like to think Ill Of anybody in my
own profession, but I'd like even now to
meet the man that swiped that silver"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
N the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
There was a sound of revelry by night
and Billiam Jones capital had gathered
there in his new swell front mansion the
beauty and chivalry Of the neighborhood
and bright the faring gas and sixteen can
dle-power incandescent electric burners
shone over scrumptious women and James
dandy men.
The festivities We're fully on and Claude
Pnoodies' collar was at it's height.
Towering the full length of his ears above
the assembled throng Claude Pnoodles
moved through the crowded parlors with
the careless ease and aplomb that mark
the habitue of the beau monde (Sensa-
tion.)
Soft music's voluptuous swell, though not
in it with the other swells gathered under
Mr.. Billiam Jones hospitable slate roof
was doing its best, and there was a stimuli
taneous movement as the orchestra sud
denly burst forth with the inspiring strains
Of
Not Strauss.
All, no!
Sousa
Strauss fuit
SOuSa est.
Admitting eyes followed Claude Pnoodles
and his fair partner as they trfpDed the
light gymnastic hoof over the Waxed floor
the envied Of all the envious.
Mirth and music reigned
No premonttion of coming disaster dis
turbed the feast of Terpsichore and flow of
frappe. and all went merry as a marriage
BELLE
The music dulled
Miss Verdigris." said Claude Pnoodes,
five minutes later bowling before the ac-
knowledged beauty of the blowout may
have the honor of the next two-step?"
Il guess so,' she replied, smiling gra-
ciously.
He bowed again. more deeply.
Then there was sound-an appalling
soundl
His heart stood still.
His face turned CHASTITY pale, but he did
not turn otherwise. He backed away in
stead. from the presence OF Miss Verf1isris
Society, in its assembled capacity, opened
its ranks to let him out, even as previously
1t had opened its ranks to let him In. and
he faded, faded, faded from view
His dress coat, rented for the evening
had ripped UP the back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
FASHIONS FOR MEN.
What is Correct Form I'm Ties, shirt.
and Gloves.

From the New York Times.
Plain grays, grayish mixtures and plafds
are the popular shades for street slfts this
autumn. The cut OF these garments tends
TO effect loose and easy appaarapce Tba
sack coat is short and rather loose in the
back, slightly shaped to the figure. but not
tight. The front is cut straight down from
the lapel and slightly rounded at the cor
ners, beginning at the last button. Threa
buttons are worn. Twenty-eigkt and a half
lnches Is a proper length coat for the man
OF average height With this suit a double
breasted vest is worn, the lapel OF which
should be cut in shape Of ''V'' and not
u, as last season. II has four buttons.
Trousers are made wide at the hips. grad
ually narrowing TO the bottom, the width aft
the knee being twenty-one inches ana
eighteen inches at the bottom. This is the
extreme style. Men who wish to be a little
more conservative may reduce these meas
urements trifie, following the proportions
of the above.
The neat turn-down collar with extended
nap Is still worn by correct dressers. while
the straight standing collar is also quite
correct. In ties there is a tendency to wear
brilliant coiors. bright scarlet ard crimson
being very noticeable. At some OF the lead
ing. haberdashers a new club tie is being
shown. In shape ii is not unlike the 'bat
wing commonly seen, the distinction be-
ing in the pointed ends of the bow. II is
made of fine black satin, daintily orna-
mented with hand-embroidered figures in
bright contrasting colors.
Stih-bosom colored shirts Will be worn
this season. Those that are already made
have the stripes running across the bosom
and cuffs, but men who wish to get away
from the conventional have affected a
change to the vertical stripe, so that IL IS
safe to predict that this style will be pop-
ular later In the season. Gray castor bea-
yer walking gloves are extensively worn
with the gray SUITS although other shades
are. of course. correct. The round-toed boot
is the only correct style. Box calf is be-
coming very popular. This leather is fin
tshed In the same manner russet, and is
polished with cleanser and black paste,
and after several applications OF the polish
the shoes gain the appearance of patent
leather. The shine lasts much longer than
that Of the ordinary rough calfskin.
The Raglan coat has become very fash
ionable. This garment was originally in
troduced for sporting wear and for trav-
cling but particularly as a storm coat. So
many uses have been found for 1T. however,
that IL Is now worn In lieu of light over
coat Some men even wear It over their
evening clothes but this use Of IL is not
regarded as correct. 1t is made in a variety
of shades, running from the tan color of
the covert coat to dark grayish mixture,
but the most popular is a greenish gray,
known as the "Haymarket green" This
color closely resembles that of fodder or
hay. Velvet collars are frequently worn on
these coats, but there is an objection to
these on account OF their tendency TO spot
with the rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14

From the Penang Gazette.
A good story is going the rounds of Simla
society just now. 1t seems that an unfor-
tunate clerk In one of the government of
fees. with twenty-three years service, re-
Gently took leave and overstayed his leave
by nine days. He was called on for an
explanation, and in the end the secretary
ordered him to be dismissed. The clerk
thereupon appealed to the viceroy, who
called for an explanation of the circum-
stances The secretary showed that the
man had not only overstayed his leave for
nine days. but was hopelessly incompetent
as well. His excellency thereupon ordered
the man to be reinstated. and wrote across
the secretary's explanation that he con-
sidered the hopelessly incompetent man was
the one who took twsnty-three years to
find out the others Incompetence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
A Scheme That Failed.
From Tit Bits.

From Ttt-Btts
In a well-known town in the Midland
counties resided two friends, who were
very fond of practical jokes and bore the
character OF being two cute 'uns." Their
cleverness however. did not save them
from being LANDED" with bad two-shil-
ling piece.
A consultation took place between them
as to how to get rid of the false coin.
Lets go to the theater," said one; its
only sixpence to the pit. I'll try 1t, and
ie I get in, all right, you can pay and fol-
low me. We shall have our nights amuse-
ment and be a shilling to the good"
Agreed" said the other. No. 1 rendered
his counterfeit coin at the doors Of the tenn
pie of the drama, which was taken without
examination, one shilling and sixpence be-
ing given in change.
No. 2, seeing his friend had safely passed
the money box. went up gleefully and put
down the first coin he could take from his
pocket. 1t was half crown. Imagine his
CONSERVATION on receiving change-the bad
two-shilling piecel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
The Father Knew.

From the Jewellers Weekly.
Mrs. Worth-"John, think this gold pen
would be the most appropriate article we
could send Harvey for a birthday present"
Mr.. Worth-'No, no. II we sent him
that, the first use he'd make of IL would
be to write home for money, so we'll send
him cash and make an end of It"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14
Revised to Date.

From the Syracuse Herald.
Teacher-"Johnny. what do you mean by
tearing out that page in your geography"
Johnny-"rm on'y teartn' out this page
on Spain's possessions. It's no good; she
amt got none"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14

MAUD. didn't you pay more for your new
cloak than you said you wouId7'
"No. Harry; had the extra $40 charged
to you."-ChicaGo Record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-14

It goes without saying that the petroleum
automobiles are bound for long time to
remain the sporting vehicles par excellence.
They are sporting because of their lightness
and simplicity versus steam automobiles,
and because of their Independence versus
the electrical machines. 1t Is not a ques-
ton of speed in either case, for even steam
can beat them. Simplicity is a great point,
for your sportsman, in spite of his handi-
ness with the oil can and monkey wrench,
is not an engineer.
Above all, however. 1t is the independ-
ence of petroleum that recommends it.
The Essence" used can be procured In
any little town; forty or fifty quarts is a
supply OF magical power; and so the sports
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs George H. George is visiting Ia
Portland.
Henry Fleckcnstcln. a Portland whole.
yuie liquor dealer. was In the city yes
terday.
Judge Taylor and family, who have
been visiting In Portland. returned home
las, night
Mrs Fred Ielnenweber and Mrs Zetg-
Ter who have been visiting In Portland.
returned to the city last evening.
Farmer.Capihin Dolg Of the Nehaem.
Is IN the city He has been ~ with Ia
grippe for some time. but has fully re-
covered.
Dr ~ VI. Walker returned home yea
tcrday. after an absence OF nine months.
His description OF conditions In the Phll-
Ippnes. published In another column, IS
very interesting.
Among the passengers on the steamer
State from San Francisco yesterday was
Tom Riley a prlzeAghter, who Is well
known to local sporting men. He Is
matched for bout In Portland In a few
Ilyg
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD.

An Asiorian reporter saw VIM. Reid II
Portland the other day. He Is no longer
.he Dundee Reid" OF 80. when he was
tho center OF Astora's hopes The elac.
yric spark that then animated his fur.
tive face Is gone. His face Is haDby
Its tones are all iiat. 4 sIcky and sal.
low smile replaces the alert look that
sprang from restless energy born OF q
great confidence In an lll-digested rail-
road scheme. The old man looked a
trife shabby. His mein is now that OF a
borderer between city gent and a
worn out old farmer who smokes his
pipe in the chimney corner and proses
Of the past. He is living IN the noun
tains out on the Barnes road west OF
Portland. Many wondered at his queer
offer Of settling with the deposltors Of
the o. & W. Mortgage Savings Bank by
giving his note payable WHEN HE GOT
THE MONEY. While at the same time
ne secuted the idea Of settling the bills
against the Astoria & South Coast Rail
road! No doubt he feared prosecution
on account Of the former. He very likely
wished to get that out Of the way 30 he
could come back and spend his last DAYS
at his wife's mountain ranch. TO give
color 10 his promise Of having money to
pay the bank debts. he started scheme
for a coal railroad into the Nchalem
It was 10 be STRICTLY A PORTLAND
ROAD-a bid for Portland prejudice
running out from the Northern PacIfr
at ScappoOse some 1G miles to the Ne
halem coal fields. 1t was not to be for
Astoria at all. on, no! But the scheme
was dropped Portland Is very leary OF
anything that squlnts at building up As
toria Besides. Reds purpose Of getting
the deDOsitOrs to let him Of with his note
was accomplished. Still It IL a splendid
Idea. It IL the very thing for Portland.
It would give her ample and cheap coal
for her factories and make her very pros
porous. But Of course no capitalist
would take up with Reid. He has failed
collapsed. Besides he 10 habby- faced
The electric spark has left him. The re-
porter also saw President Hammond,
who finally succeeded in giving Astoria
'ailway connection with the transc0nu-
mental roads at Portland. lie is full Of
hat electric spark-a perfect bundle Of
electricity. He was clearing off all bug-
ness preparatory to an extended trlp
East He was moving with alert step
he seems master Of the situation. He
doesn't care a snap for Mothers
ocal rate;cutting. 1t doesn't figure in
lis mind at all. He impresses one with
he idea that through traffic arrange
nents for his railroad are secured, and
o become operative in the near future
dohler's war seems to him like that OF
he fly on the horn Of AegOp's OK. The
eporter sought TO interview him. Not
much. He had no talk to give reporterg.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
POSTAGE TO BE REDUCED TO ONE
CENT.

The enormous increase In tho number OF
letters carried In the u, 5, mails makes
% certain that the rate Of postage must
eventually be reduced 20 one cent an
ounce. The president who succeeds In
getting such a measure through congress
viii hold high place In tho esteem OF
the people but no higher than tho esteem
IN which everybody nolds Hostctter's
Stomach Bt,crs This medicine mas an
unequallcd record In reducing the sick
ness OF mankind, |, gets a; the starting
poIa, Of the disease by acting upon the
stomach direct. helping that important
organ In l,s duty OF dlgestlng food. II
makes good appc,ltes. allays nervousness
stimulates The kidneys. and makes run
down men or women feel like a new
person. Try Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
ATTENTION. oDDFELLows.

~. All Oddfellows, their wives
81 and grown children. Rebek-
>WlN abs, soJourning brothers and
sisters, are cordially invited TO attend
our social meeting next Thursday even
Ing, March q, at 8 o'clock sharp. Brother
a, Leroy, deputy grand MASTER will de-
liver an address. after which refresh
ments will be served. Committee OF ar
rangement. JAMES W. WEIGH,
JOHN HAHN,
+. o. WALTERS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

What he should say Nigh, coinpucats
matters now Ia tno fcttle. He had no
need for reporters In his business. II
is the general impression anon: those
who have chance 10 know something
on the subl.c, that uammond's Astoria
road will be absorbed very soon into
tho L. r system along with Mohlcr's
road This Is tho reason hammond treats
Mohicr like the OK treated the ny.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

There seems to he ltt;le likelihood ,ha;
an agreement will be reached between
the county court and the city council
over the construction ot the approach 10
the Youngs bay bridge Al corrc-
spondence on the subject has bcrn
dropped between them The council by
KS action AZ It's last meeting in refusing
10 entertain the proposition or the county
court by refusing 10 extend the street 20
the pier head line leaves the matter u
its improvement now entirely with the
county authorities The amount involved
between the two bodies Is S2pO. which Is
the estimated cost OF the Improvement
This sum, II the work was done by the
city. would have to be borne by two
property holders who own the property
over which the Improvement Is made
Tie city council thinks. and perhaps very
properly. that as the county saw NJ 10
build the bridge II should also see thl,
proper connections were made az boih
ends when the work was completed. TIE
property holders object 20 being assessed
for the Improvement and there is no
money In the road and crossing fund
with which 20 10 the work The county
court. however thinks the city since &
collects poll tax on roads within the
city limits. should apply this money n
BUILDING the approach. The roads are
improved at the county's expense. and
according 20 the county court contention
the city comes out gamer and applies The
money In improving the city streets and
crossings. The Lewis and Clarke road
which connects with the bridge on the
west side will not be finished FOR some
time. owing TO the bad weather. and.
until this work Is done. .he bridge cannot
be used. The bridge will be finished about
the first or middle Of May or A week or
more before the Lewis and Clarke road
Is finished. II is the intention Of the
county court. however. that travel shall
not be lmpeded for want Of an approach.
and a temporary one will BE- built as
soon as the bridge Is open for travel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

The National will Oe opened today
under the management Of Lee Herring.
Ihe interior Of the place has been hand
somely decorated and reftted. Among
the decorations are some excellent hand
paintings, the work Of Mrs Lee Herring.
Special lunches will be served to the
patrons at the grand opening this even
ing. An oyster cafe will be conducted in
connection with the place by Mr.. Tabell,
Of the Columbia Oyster house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice Is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants en-
dorsed prior to January /, 1897, to present
the same 10 the county treasurer at his
office. 1G Tenth street, for payment,
Interest ceases after this date.
Dated this Nth day Of March, 1899.
II. c. THOMPSON, Co. Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

An a;temp, was made to murder Jailer
Dougherty in Portland yesterday by
Harry Tracey, burglar. As the taller
was taking Tracey from his cell 10 con.
vey him to the criminal court. the burg
lar covered Dougher;y wi,a revolver
and ordered him TO throw up his hands.
The iailer dropped on his knees and the
bullet whizEed by his ear. Deputy sheriff
Jordan came to Dougherty's assistance
and, after an exchange u shots Tracey
surrendered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

Mayor Bergman will call special
meeting OF the council a few days be-
fore April Tor the purpose Of passing
an ordinance granting to Contractor
Goodin fuE,hec time In which TO improve
Astor street. Meanwhile the work OF
making the improvement is going stead.
lly forward.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
Positions Secured

We aid those who want government po-
sltlons, 5000 places under Civil Service
rules: 5000 yearly appointments. War
creates a demand for 1000 employees with
In months.
Bureau Of Civil Service Instruction,
II Fifth Street. Washington. D. C.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22
BEST OF ALL.

To cleanse the system in q gentle and
truly beneficial manner when the spring.
time comes, use the true and perfect
remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Buy the genu-
Inc. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup CO. only, and for sale by all
druggIsts. at % cents per bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

Harper whisky on your sldeboard
proves your taste IS correct. II proves
also that you are doing your duty to your
guest and to yOurse,f-keeplng the fines,
whisky ob;ainable. Sold by the Foard
& Stokes Company. Astoria. Ore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

Las; evening at the Baptist church Rev.
L. J. Trumoull preached on The Funeral
OF the Soul" descriptive Of the second
death. The revival meetings are growing
in interest and il is hoped they will con-
tinue to do 50. Several persons expressed
a desire TO have the prayers OF christian
people in their behalf, Meetings every
evening this week, except Saturday. \
cordial invitation is extended to All to
be present at these meetings
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

Just as soon as you begin to think that
there is no one quite as fine as your
self. then at that moment you can rest
assured that there are others.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-22

Mrs. Ross spring opening OF the finest
and latest millinery ever shown in As
toria will occur today and tomorrow.
All her old customers and all others IN.
terested In the newest fashions are iu-
vl;ed informally to attend.