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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
FoRGER IN LIMBO.
Stranger Named wylie Passes Forged
Chacks.

A few days ago slender. smooth
appearing stranger evidently about
thirty years OF age. though somewhat
bald, appeared at c, c. Masten's log
ging camp near svensen. and applied
for job. After working a couple OF
days he asked for his pay and left.
He soon after presented a check at
Syensen for 5000, made payable toChas.
Anderson. and signed by Mr.. Masten,
but could not get 1t cashed there. This
Is supposed to be Che check for $2.Ol
which Mr.. Masten gave him, raised
very eunnlngly TO sSO.Ol.
Wylie then came to Astoria and tried
to get Mr.. Strom Of the City Steam
Laundry to cash the check for him.
but he suspected that something was
wrong and refused. Then Wylie pur
chased some goods OF n. Schlussel and
rendered the check in payment. Before
Mr.. schlussel could get the check cash.
ed, Mr.. Masten learned OF the affair
and ordered payment stopped. wylie
did not have sense enough to clear out,
but was seen on the street yesterday
afternoon by Mr.. Masten. who seized
him until an officer ,ould be summoned
About 4;So an information was filed
with Justice Brewer, charging him
with forging the name Of c. c, Masten,
and he was held to appear before the
next grand jury under bonds of $500,
In default Of bail he was remanded to
Jail. He is also said to have forged
two other checks, one for S7s, and one
for $50 and is probably an old offender.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
A NEW TRAIN.

The Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul
Railway Co. will place in service April
Goth New Train between st. Paul and
st. Louis. called the Flying Dutch
man." The train will have through
sleeping cars and be flrst-class
throughout. Ask any ticket agent for
particulars or address
c. ]. EDDY. General Agent,
Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
THE LOUVRE.

Strangers visiting in the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
to spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program oi
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are feature in connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served at all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

Jacob and Annie Bosshart to Victor
Bergman--northeast quarter Of north
east quarter of section g. township Z
north, range 10 west, containing forty
acres; $780,
John t. Leasy and wife to B. Van
Dusen and H. G, Van Dusen-north-
east quarter of section e5, township Z
north, range 10 west, containing 100
acres; SIS.
w, A. Geer to the Astoria Co.-lot
$ in section 1s, township 4 north, range
10 west, containing 80 acres; $50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

All contracts tor advertising In
the AstoIian arc made on guar.
antec Of circulation four times
larger than that OF any paper
published or circulated In Clat.
sop county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
PROGRAM ADOPTED.
Fourth Of July Committee Decides Upon
on the Order Of Entertainment.


Fourth OF July Committee Decides Upon
on the Order Of Entertainment.
The Fourth of July committee had
rousing meeting last night at the
headquarters. The committees on
sports and parade met with the gen.
eral committee and adopted program,
which was unanimously voted the
greatest program ever prepared for the
free entertainment of Astoria's guests,
The prizes for the various events are
liberal and all men, boys or girls de-
string to compete for these prizes
should see the secretary, Mr.. d. b,
Johnson. at the Western Union office,
Chief Hallock or Mr.. Robert Gibson.
The White Collar Line sent liberal
subscription. and several prominent
citizens, such as Fish Commissioner f.
c, Reed, called and added their names
to the roll Of honor.
The kite flying contest promises to
eclipse everything else, 1t is rumored
that Mr.. Kendall of the Kl-yte COM
mittee has gone to the Sound after
ki-yte recently brought over from Chi
ma. 1t is a box kite. named so be-
cause it formerly belonged to a Chi
nese Boxer. Ki-yte Inspector Herman
Bellmer win have the softest job of
all, when he gets TO measuring the
strings.
A blue-berry pie contest, potato con-
test and Scotch dance have been added
to the program,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

Herr Anton schott, who has re-
Gently been captivating large audiences
In Portland, win give a popular con-
cert at Fishers opera house on next
Monday evening, July 2. Songs will
be rendered in German and in English.
See the ad. in tomorrows paper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
SUSAN WILL BE PLEASED.

Providence Telegram.
A New York magistrate has decld-
ed that women have as good right as
men TO wager their money on horse
races. This is an important victory
for the advocates cs women's rights.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

We are closing up our business, and
selling out stock. Any parties desiring
to purchase goods can obtain bargains
at cost. HUGHES & CO.
June 20. 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

For Renl-Nicely furnished room.
N. u. corner OF Fourth and CONNER
elal streets.
The coast steamer Del Norte came
In and went up TO Portland late yes
terday afternoon.
When you want II stylish new suit
made cheap, call on A. KILJuNEN,
ta2 Commercial Street,
- ~' -
J, Il. Forrest. H. W. 81. John and
William Stern. of New York. were at
the oceldent yesterday.
Mrs. Flora II. Gilman. accompanied
by her mother. Mrs, Hare, returned
from ilIllaboro yesterday.
Il. II. Ross. J, W. sandiscn aud
Arthur oppenhelmsr. OF San Francis.
co, were In town yesterday.
On Saturday evening. after the meet.
Ing. ice'crcam and cake viii be served
az the Salvation Army hall.
The STATE OF California came down
from Portland al and went out at
1880 o'el3ik yesterday morning.
A small place at clatsop for sale or
rent Suitable for chicken ranch.Ap-
ply to a. Tagg. Parlor Candy Store.
l.. McKssiok. OF the Western Union
at san Francisco In visiting Manager
Johnson OF the oompany's Office In this
city.
In tbs probate court yesterday the
final account OF the administrator Of
the estate OF Eddie Gasdahl. deceased.
was approved.
Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whisky. The only pure goods; guar.
anteed rich and mellow. John l.. Carl
son. sole agent
Hereafter the Boston Restaurant
viii be open from a. m. until / a. m.
Il Ia a first-elass place for after thea.
ter supper parties.
7. c. Jory, a noted popullst and for
incr professor in Willamette University
at Salem. has been elected principal OF
the Sensible school.
Remember we guarantee our ice
cream to contain nothing but cream
and sugar and flavor. II Is fifteen
centH per pint at the Parlor.
Roslyn coal Is the best and most eco
nomloal coal for household use In AS
toria. Try Il once and you will have
no other, George W, sanborn. agent,
Telephone 1911.
The lady and gentleman singers,
who win take part in the vocal ex-
ercises on the Fourth. are Invited to
meet at the Presbyterian church at !
o'clock tonight
Miss u, Gallentine. II. p. Brigg, Il.
70, Davis, II. S. GLE, Frank woolsey.
Charles Rlngler. F. NJ. whltwell and
Mrs. Belle Smith. all OF Portland, were
In the city yesterday,
NoTICE.-All persons having rooms
to spare for the accommodation OF lth
Of July visitors are hereby requested to
send their names, address. number OF
beds and price Tor same to ALnERT
DUNBAR, Secretary.
To those VINO drink whiskey for
pleasure: Harper's whlskey adds
zest TO existence. To those who drink |
for health's sake, Harpers
makes life worth living. Sold
by Foard & Stokes Co.. Astoria.
In the probate court yesterday af- |
ternoon a petition was filed asking
that Captain Max skbbe be appointed
OF the estate Of his wife,
Mrs Jennie sklbbe, recently deceased.
The estimated value Of the estate is
$1,000,
Herr Anton Schott, who has re-
Gently been captivating large audiences
In Portland, will give a popular con-
cert at Fishers opera house on next
Monday evening, July 2. Songs win
be rendered in German and in English
See the ad in tomorow's paper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
AROUND TOWN.

Fresh buttermilk a, the Parlor.
s~
Horses for sale at oaston'a stable.
L. a. Loomla came over from Ilwa.
co yesterday.
c. 3, Chase. of Sandy. was in the
city yesterday
c. H. Trcscoti has returned from his
California trip.
o. G. Fulton and family went 10
Seaside yesterday.
Chaa, Meservc, Of Arlington. was In
the city yesterday.
r, O. Jones. OF Wisconsin. was In
the city yesterday
L. NJ. Bradley and family, OF Illinois.
are az the oecident
The Misses Hammond are visiting
Mrs, d, X. Warren.
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J, II. Meuowen. OF the Cascades. was
in the city yesterday
Frcl Metrlnger OF Milwaukee. was
In the city yesterday
V. Harris. Of oregon City. was at
the ocedent yesterday,
A, I. Rhoadcs. OF wlnlock. wash,
was In town yesterday.
James Fletcher. OF skamokawa, was
at the oceIdent yesterday.
], n, Mccoy OF Seattle registered
at the oceident yesterday.
The German ship Mabel Rickmen
went out at p. m. yesterday.
NJ. HerrIek and V. II. Lehmer OF Chi.
c0go, were In Astoria yesterday.
Best i5.cent meal. Rising Sun Res
taurant. 6i2 Commercial street.
For sale--rwo good secondhand
trunks Apply. 2Ts Ninth street.
Jeft's reataurant-.the largest and
best A trial win convince you.
The repairs on the Youngs river
bridge were completed yesterday
Ed. N. West and family OF Catlln,
Wash. We're in Astoria yesterday.
For rent-7-room house. nicely fur
nlshed Apply at 63S Exchange street.
Sweet cream at the Parlor, 10 cents
a pint; just what you want for ber-
rles.
Wallace a. Smith came down on the
boat from cathlamet yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. II. NJ. MCGOWAN and Mrs. NJ. |
Williams were over from Chinook yes
terday.
w, II, Whitehead. of the American |
army in the Philippines. was In the
city yesterday.
The best and cheapest tailoring In |
the city at A. KILJUNEN. 500 Com
merolal Street.
A good meal can be had at all hours,
at the Jewell boarding house. 72e
Commercial street.
Roslyn coal lasts longer. ls cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney flues than any other. George
w. sanborn, agent Telephone 1911.
BEST 15-cBNT MEAL; RISING
SUI RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

There is always room at the top Of
Freemasonry, but one has to work up
to it by degrees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28
= ropAY.s WEATHER,

PORTLAND. June IS, Oregon, fair
cooler In Norlhwest portion. Wash
ington. fair. probably cooler IN western
portion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

In the probate court yesterday af-
ternoon a petition was filed asking
that Captain Max skIbbe be appointed
administrator OF the estate OF his wife,
Mrs, Jennie skibbe recently deceased
The estimated value of the estate is
81. 500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

DR.. W. Rose. general manager OF
the Oregon department OF the Pacific
Coast Floating Exposition Association.
Is in the city for few days In the
interests ef the association. The enter
prise Is for the purpose OF attracting
trade. settlers. investors and tourists
TO the Pacific coast. Its plan is to At
out steamship with exhibits. showing
the mineral, agricultural. horticulture
al, timber. fishery and other resources
OF this coast. together with complete
displays Of natural and manufactured
products. In addition 1t is proposed to
furnish the ship with apparatus for
stereoptican lectures, showing the
cities and magnificent natural seem
cry Of this region. Descriptive matter
printed In many languages will be pro-
vlded for free distribution. This steam
ship. with i;s exhibits, literature. lee
turers and musicians. is to make
trip around :he world. paying partlcu-
lar attention to the newly opened mar
kets on the Pacific ocean. DR.. Rose
viii undoubtedly meet with the co-op-
Grafton OF all Astorians who are anxious
TO see the markets Of the world filled
with Pacific coast products. and the
banks OF the majestic Columbia lined
with wharves burdened with the out
going products of the great Northwest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

In the probate court yesterday after
noon the resignation OF William b.
Adair as administrator OF the estate OF
Mary Ann Adalr. deceased. was ac-
cepted and the petition OF c. r. Thorn
son for appointment was placed on
hlc. Mr.. Adalr has left ;he state and
hence is no longer qualified TO serve.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

To those VINO drink whiskey for
pleasure: Harper's whiskey adds
zest to existence. To those who drink
whiskey for health's sake, Harper's
WhIskey makes life worth living. Sold
by Foard & Stokes Co.. Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

For Rent--Niceiy furnished room.
n. u, corner OF Fourth ana CONNER
elal streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

a. sorcnsou, Of orays river, is in the
.ttu
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

The Dalles Times Mountaineer,
Comparatively few people have ever
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

Roslyn coal lasts longer is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves and
chimney fues than any other. George
w. sanborn, agent Telephone 1911.
BEST 15-CBNT MEAL; RISING
SUI RESTAURANT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

a. sorcnson, Of orays river, is in the
city
VIM. olllett Of sveusen. is in the
city
p. Brant Of Tillamook. is In As.
toria
VIM. Potter, Of NahcOtta. Is at the
Parker House.
H. Hamburger. OF San Franclsco.
came down on the train ldst night
Ellie Gillespie and Alta y. Darland,
of South Bend. are In Astoria today.
A Miss Belmont was yesterday hned
$40 In the police court for being drunk
and dlsorderIy on the streets.
Dr. Byron 70, Miller. Ben Mitchell.
Mrs y. Reed and children and W. s.
Babb. OF Portland. came down on the
train 'ast night.
Yesterday an ord sr was flied IN the
circuit court directing the receiver OF
the Astoria Street Railway Company 10
ray the salaries of the employees on the
basis OF $40 cents ON the dollar.
T.. @. Jones OF Appleton. Wisconsin.
and u. +. Briggs, OF New London.
Wisconsin, are IN the city on business.
Both have been In the West before and
speak In the highest terms OF the de-
yelopment which has taken place In
Astoria.
The government dredger w. S. Ladd
came In at p M. yesterday ON her
way 10 Portland. She has been down
on the beach having new wheel put
In. She Is expected to come down again
next week 10 do some work In the
lower Columbia.
Side line for salssmen who visit gen
eral merchants. Can be worked with
profit in every town visited No
scheme" but straight business prop
ositlon. and a quick money.maker. E.
WALTER RuNYoN. Writer OF Adver-
tising. sidney. Iowa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

ATTRACTION FOR THE FOURTH.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

NoTIcE.-All persons having rooms
to spare for the accommodation OF lth
OF July visitors are hereby requested to
send their names, address. number OF
beds and price Tor same 10 ALnERT
DUNBAR, Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

The coast steamer Del Norte came
In and went up to Portland late yes
terday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

A good meal can be had at all hours,
at the Jewell boarding house. 720
Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

Dr, Byron 70, Miller. Ben Mitchell.
Mrs. y. Reed and children and W. s.
Babb. OF Portland. came down on the
train 'ast night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

Miss d, Gallentine. II. p. Brigg, II.
u. Davis, II. S, Glle, Frank woolsey,
Charles Rlngler. f. NJ. whltwell and
Mrs. Belle Smith. all OF Portland, were
In the city yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

The best and cheapest tailoring in
the city at A. KILJUNEN. 522 Com
merolal Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

A Miss Belmont was yesterday fined
$40 In the police court for being drunk
and dlsorderly on the streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

Yesterday an ordr was flied in the
circuit court directing the receiver OF
the Astoria Street Railway Company 10
ray the salaries of the employees on the
basis OF s75 cents ON the dollar,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

p. Brant Of Tllamook, Is In As.
toria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

VIM. onlett Of sveusen. is In the
CITY
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

The lady and gentleman singers,
who win take part in the vocal ex-
ercises on the Fourth, are Invited to
meet at the Presbyterian church at
o'clock tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

W. II, Whitehead. of the American
army in the Philippines, was In the
city yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

When you want stylish new suit
made cheap. call on A, KILJuNEN.
5a2 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

VIM. Potter Of NahcOtta. Is at tho
Parker House
The Afro-American advance., 1900-03-10

Riding was the only alternative te
walking at the beginning Of Elizabeth's
reign, and lady never rode without
six OF seven serving men 20 carry attire
suitable TO all contingencies. and the
means to repair n toilet which might
suffer on the journey. To diminish this
cost coaches came into use. They were
introduced in 1864 by a Dutch coachman
OF the queen; but We are told "a
coach was strange monster In those
days. and the sight Of II put both man
and horse into amlgement; some said
IL was great crabShell brought out Of
China, and some imagined il 20 he one
of the pagan temples in which the can.
nibals worshiped the de,il.' But at
length these doubts were cleared and
coachmaking became substantial
trade. So rapid was the increase of
coaches that In 1901 an act OF parlia.
ment was passed "to restrain the ex-
crssiNe aud supertluous use OF coaches
within this realm" In spite OF this in
nova,iou, no method could be devised
which made locomotion pleasant
through streets which were alternately
torrents Of dirt finding their way to
the Fleet ditch. aud thick deposits OF
black snud, which furnished ready
weapon to anXone who wished To ex-
press disapprobation, II is diflicult for
us to picture London without either
cabs or omnihuses.-Cornhill Maga.
zine
The Afro-American advance., 1900-03-10
CURRENT TOPICS.

The first newspaper advertisements
appeared in 1852.
There are 219 national banks In op-
Grafton In Illinois.
During the last two years 1878 men
have been killed in battle.
The present season has been one of
particular benefit to oyster farmers.
Cape Town is ordinarily calculated
as % days distant from Southampton.
A lawsuit which has lasted over a
century has come to an end in Ire
land.
The number of languages and dia-
iects spoken in the world amounts to
1904.
There was less poultry buying in
London at Christmas than for many
years.
In 1850 Texas raised s.O72 bales of
cotton. Now she raises IL 100000 bales
annually
There are 80 yoemanry regiments in
England, with muster exceeding TO-.
600 men.
The sales girls in New Jersey town
have started crusade against the
use of slang.
Itissupposed that the average depth
of sand in the deserts of Africa is from
30 to 40 feet.
The queen OF Greece is said to be
the finest needlewoman among Euro
pean royalties.
The first attempt to manufacture
pins in this country was made soon
nfter the war Of 1912.
Forty-three per cent OF the fruit
trees in southern California are orange
and Is per cent lemon.
Female bootblack are increasing rap
idly in France. They wear a costume
not unlike that of nuns.
The name of Shakespeare can be
spelt 1000 different ways. The poet
himself spelt it % ways.
President Eliot of Harvard is some.
thing of a pedestrian, and never rides
when time and distance permit him to
walk.
The longest continuous run of rail.
way train in Europe is that from Paris
TO COnstantinople, 1921 miles, in 64A
hours.
The olive crop of the past year OF
southern California, including picked
olives and olive oil, was estimated at
500, 900.
The number of Irishmen who have
been prominently associated with the
crisis and the war in South Africa Is
remarkable.
Pottery makers in Great Britain and
the United States of America are draw.
ing up a price list to govern prices in
both countries.
Mrs. Gladstone attained her sSth
birthday recently, and the bells OF
Hawarden church were rung in honor
of the occasion.
The Afro-American advance., 1900-03-10
SOME NEW CRIMES.
singular InfractIons of the Laws
That Have Recently Come
10 Light.

Every point of view which affords an
extended retrospect, makes plain the
wonderful progress of civilization TO
which this century has contributed so
much
The United States members Of the
international prison commission finds
such point OF view in the penal laws
which the states OF the union have en-
acted during the last few years. He
imaglncs Draco and Solon, the great
lawRivers of the Greeks, making tour
of our prisons and reformatorics. and
asking the various inmates what Of
fenses they had committed.
A man in a Virginia Jail replies: 81
killed partridge on the end Of
February" \ Massachusetts, druggist
says; II sold cocaine without a doc
tors prescription" In Tennessee u
man is found to be serving a term Of
three years for killing fish with DINA
mite; a Wisconsin baker has had To pay
n fine and spend six weeks in Jail for
sleeping three nights in his bakery; a
New York man tampered with an auto
matte ballot machine; "a California
nurse neglected to report 10 a doctor
that a baby's eyes were inhamed.
II was convicted for watering a BIZ
cycle path" says an Ohio street-sprink
Ter. II tapped "A telegraph wire" states
another; 'and sold kerosene that was
not up to the fire test" declares a third
II the old lawyers were to extend
their tour of investigation still farther
they might learn OF men fined or i'm
prisoned for dropping advertising mat
ter in letter chutes; for gambling by
means Of slot machines;" and foi
countless other oiTeuses, the very
means for committing which were un
known 100 years ago.
Thus the stntUte-hooks record the
march OF civilization, proclaiming the
increased richness Of life, and suggest
ing opportunities and responsibilities
unknown even to the preceding genera,
tion. Young men of to-day are apt te
hear much about the growing fierce
ness Of competition ana the increasing
difficulties Of making "A living; but the
student of progress will not need TO &c
far into the past to finG an answer te
the argument.-I Youths Companion.