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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Commercials Win.

The second bowling contest OF the
series being played between the teams
OF the Commercial and Irving clubs.
was played last evening on the alleys
OF the former. II. G. Astbury proved
high man for the Irving team, winning
both single and total and OF the VIC
tors NJ. r. Hardesty carried off the
honors. his total being 2O2 and a single
high score of es. His average OF 60
and fraction is considered very good,
mn average considerably higher than
any attained In the first contest. and
then Mr.. Hardesty did not come OF
first best. He played In excellent form
last night. as did most Of the others.
After the game the players adjourned
to an oyster house and discussed bowl
Ing and oysters. Following are the
scores;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
-Four Men Disappeared

The sailors home In San Francisco is
out $40 advance money and IS fare on
the steamer Robert Dollar for each of
four sailors sent up to so on the bar
kentIne Amazon, now waiting for them
in the stream. As the story goes, when
the Dollar arrived on Friday the sail
ors were taken In tow by local board
Ing house men and when the agent
from San Francisco arrived overland
to take, them aboard the Amazon and
collect his money they We're not TO be
found, One OF them was finally seen
In front of the sailor boarding house
on Astor street, but when the agent
sought to talk to him he was ordered
away by one of the proprietors. Later
when Sheriff Lnville was notified and
went to the rescue. the men had disap-
peRred Thus Astoria keeps up her
record for shipping abuses,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
PERSONAL MENTION

Lieut.. Tobln OF Fort Stevens was In
the city yesterday.
| Capt, Nick webber is down from the
Packers Eagle cliff cannery.
! VIM. Driscoll was over from his
Grays river ranch yesterday.
Mrs. g. B. Hegardt and son were up
from Fort Stevens yesterday.
Rev. Oscar ostrom conducted Good
Friday services in Skamokawa.
/ Robert Finlayson and wife came
down on the Lurline yesterday.
Victor Lindbeek and wife returned
home from Portland last evening.
Secretary of State r. /. Dunbar went
up on last nights train enroute for sa.
flem.
Mrs. John Forsman and daughter
were in the city yesterday from the
Nasel.
Miss Florence Turner came in from her
school yesterday and will remain over
Sunday.
James Burlington and wife arrived
from Portland last evening for visit
in Astoria.
Chas. Halderman came down from
Portland last evening to spend Sunday
in Astoria.
Contractor Palmberg left last night
for Seattle where he will remain for a
few days on business.
Mrs. L. c, Reed Is the victim of
very severe cold. which keeps her
confined to her home.
VIM. Cole, who Is attending Portland
Business college. came down yesterday
to spend Faster at home
Claud Smith, equipment clerk for the
o. r. & N. Co., was In the city yes
terday going up on, the Elder last
night.
'heu'' - W. uioNer OF the revenue
cutter Perry returned on the Elder
from California after a months leave
of absence. %
j. H. Daniels former steward ON the
steamer Hassalo, came down from
Portland yesterday to take the same DO
sition on the steamer Geo. w. Elder.
Rev. F,A. scarvle has returned from
Portland, where he went TO meet Mrs.
scarvie's parents who arrived from
Montana, and expects to locate in Ore
gon.
John Grover, well known as the for
mer weather bureau officer in Astoria. |
but now connected with the service in |
PORTLAND, came down on last nights |
train and WIN go over to North Head |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Pulp Mill Running

After being shut down for few
days on account OF a strike OF the EN-
ployes, the pulp mill OF Youngs river
falls is now running smoothly. The
old force, with the exception OF one
man. has retired from the field Of ac-
tion and new hands have taken their
places. There had been no organized
union among the employees. but they
simply got together, asked for
more pay, received the time COM
Ing TO them and quit. Manager shanks
is very frank about the matter, say
ing that he does not blame the men
for desiring an increase and that he
Is sorry he is unable TO grant the de-
mands but as the business now Is, he
would not be justified In so doing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Clam Disssrs

o G. Hnnsel. the clam merchant Of
Toakland. was In the city yesterday
Mr, Hansei left the clatsop beach near
iy two years ago when clans began to
give out there and located al Ocean
Park, whore the small beds were pret-
~ well worked out In one year. He IL
now digging on the beach between
shoalwatcr bay and Grays harbor. and
shipping TO Portland. via Astoria.
About 10 diggers are employed there
for the canneries and for export. aver
aging about 100 boxes a day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Reach'An understanding.

Al the meeting Of the Alaska Fisher
men's union last night an understand
ing was reached between the fishermen
and the packers whereby the form
er sign the agreements already
adopted by the Alaska Flshermen's
union Of San Francisco. This agree
mnet is the same drawn up by the To-
cal union Thursday evening. excepting
az TO the limit placed upon each boat,
the Frisco people placing the number
NJ 1000 and the others at 1900 fish.
Next Monday is the time set for sign
Ing the contracts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

Robert Percy Moffett. who Is wanted
AZ Hong Ko ig 10 answer to the charge
OF embexxling $4,000 from the Farm
and Dairy company. OF which he was
secretary is now on the steamer Indra-
pura. lying in the harbor and bound
for China. Moffe,t is supposed to
have wasted the money on a Seattle
actress whom he married in Hong
Kong, and with whom he came to San
Francisco, When the money was gone
the woman deserted him, and now he
Is going back 20 stand trial in charge OF
police officer from China.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
,S0RQSIS
= SHOES

Other shoe manufacturers pay Soross the high comph
ment of selecting this shoe when they wish to buy rec
cmmend footwear for their families. We consider
receive.
ing, gonS, street. and houseWear. Beautiful creations
in slippers for dress Misses and chdrens shoes made
On an entirely new principle, designed to keep growing
dealer does keep them send semeauremert
blank and Of Novelette, containing splendid love story
illustrations. Address,
soRosIs sHoE CO.. NEW York Bosrox on LYNN MASS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Direct From SpIivaIo 6 Co.

A shipment Of italian nacaroni, spa
ghetti, vermecilla soup noodles, etc. In
pound and 8 pound packages and io
pound and 80 pound boxes. We receiv-
ed this shipment of paste direct from
c. r, Spllvalo & Co., the paste inn
porters, and guarantee 1t to be the best
quality. Johnson Brothers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Observing Arbor Day

The various city schools observed Ar
Dor day appropriately yesterday and
many vialtors enjoyed the eniertain-
ments. The primary departments
we're particularly interesting and the
children all acquitted themselves in
fine style. Various trees and plants
were represented and Mother Earth
and April figured prominently In the
drills and other exercises.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

Send In your orders for Wyoming
coal. 8. Eimore & Co.
Meet me at Hoefler's soda foun.
tain,
The swellest shop in the city, SIX
artists at the Palace baths.
Easter novelties and choice late
books at the Little Book store.
Four up-to-date BARRIERS at the occi-
Dent. You don't have to walt.
Our white Pine, Tar and Wild Cherry
as one OF the best things on the market
for cough, Good for children or grown
folks. Rogers. druggist.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Easter Sale

The Methodist ladies will hold an
Easter sale next Saturday afternoon in
the store next to Griffin's book store
on Commercial street. A great assort-
ment Of Easter noveltiesi aprons; home
cooking that win tickle epicures, and
an abundance of home made candies,
for which the ladies have justly es-
tablished a reputation. will be offered
to the public at very reasonable prices
Refreshments will be served.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Tonight

An entertainment win be given IN
Suomi hall, West Astoria. for the ben.
eft Of the famine sufferers In Finland.
An excellent program OF vocal ana In
sirumental music. addresses. etc. has
been provided. Everybody IL invited
A freewill offering win be received at
the door for the fund. Nothing less
that 10 cents accepted. Children free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL II. 1908.

today to take charge of the station for
a short time. Observer KeIliher, lr
charge at orth Head incapacitated
by reason Of disiocated limb.
Misses Florence and Virginia carna-
han. students Of the local high school,
went TO their home on ciatsop plains
last evening, there TO remain over sun
day.
Capt. Peterson OF the ship Berlin
came up on the Elder yesterday to take
charge OF his ship for the seasons yoy-
age TO Alaska for the Alaska Fisher
mems Packing company.
Mont Hawthorn went to Portland last
night. Sunday evening he viii 60 to
Seattle and from there on the 18th he
win start for Alaska where he viii re-
main during the fishing season as man
ager Of a eannery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Nowopen.

After being handsomely remodeled
refurnished and enlarged. the famous
Toke Point Oyster house is again open
to the public. The celebrated Toke point
oysters and all other delicacies viii
be served in our superior style at all
hours. Private rooms. Eleventh
street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Social Dance

Astoria Council No. LOG Young Mems
Institute will give social hop at Han
thorn's hall Wednesday evening. April
is, A pleasant evening is promised
to all who attend. Tickets soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
For Easter

The most elaborate line Of imported
Easter novelties ever brought to Astor-
ia. Many varieties and very cheap.
Special Easter candy boxes. You must
see them at Hoefler's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

DR.. Nellie s. Vernon has recently To-
Gated permanently In Astoria for the
purpose OF practicing medicine ana has
secured offices over Grlffln's hook store
where she can be found from 10 70 10
a. m. and 1870 to 8 p. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

lew stock OF fancy goods Just arrlv-
cd nt Yokohama Bazaar, Cali and see
the latest novelties from Japan,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Cheap Fuel.

Fir slabwood. stove legths. $3.50 per
cord. Boxwood $3.50 per large load.
Phone 22l1 Black. Kelly, the trans
fer man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
Turkeys

Just few more nice cornfed turkeys
left at the Pat market. Also one more
salmon left.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

You viii always find the best l5c
meal In the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant, No 6i2 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11

II sehilllng's best baking powder
does not please you your money win be
refunded by us, Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-11
c H U R c H r .
The Pastors Extend a Cordial
Welcome to All.

First Lutheran Easter Sunday SER
vices with special music. In the ey-
ening the Sunday school win carry out
an Easter program.
Baptist-Sermons viii be preached
on the following subjects: .sThe Res
direction" and "The Rssurrected
Body Special Easter music will al
10 be rendered.
Norwegian Danish Methodist --Eas-
ter services at IL q. m. and 7:45 D. m.
The subject in the morning ''The Lord
Is Risen" Evening: Death and Ha-
des destroyed Special music in the
evening. Sunday school 10 a. m. with
English Bible class led by the pastor.
CongregationaI--corner Tenth and
Exchange streets-Rev. C. r. Clapp
OF Forest Grove, Ore, viii occupy the
pulpit. Services at II m and 7:3O
p. m. Reception Of members and
holy communion at close OF morning
service. Easter concert by the SUM-
day school at l2:15.
Methodist Easter viii be duly OBJ
served. The Sunday school scholars
will present an excellent program at
II a. m. In the evening the pastor
win present subject appropriate to
the day. Communion at the close Of
this service. The choir viii render ex
cellent music both morning and even
ing.
Presbyterian Easter services. Theme
Of the morning sermon; The message
Of Easter" Evening: 'An Easter
Meditation" There will be special
music at both services rendered by the
choir under the leadership of Miss
Katie Flavel. The collections viii be
the annual Easter thank offering for
the work OF this church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
Trick With Water.

If you place a sheet of paper on glass filled with water and then turn the glass rapidly with your hand not drop of the water will come out and the reason is be- cause the atmospheric pressure weighs down the paper and thus prevents the water from overflowing.
 This simple trick shows the effect of at mospheric pressure on water but here Is an- other trick which shows that similar re. suit can be attained even after the weight of the glass has been added to that of the water. Rub the edge of glass with grease and then pour in water until Il will not hold another drop. Next bore hole in the mid dle of q sheet of cardboard and, after yon have drawn piece of twine through the hole, knot 1t at one end, and then carefully close with wax that portion of the hole which the knot does not fill
 Finally, lay the cardboard on the glass and press it down around the edge. The glass can now be raised in the air by the piece of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
New PhOnOgrapll.

Monographs of the near future, thanks to new invention, promise to be instru- ments far superior to the best machine now in use They will produce correctly the sound of the human voice, of which so much Is lost in the ordinary reproduction from record cylinder and there will be little, If any, of the buzzng and metallic noise which has been such an annoyance hitherto.
 Theoretically. the stylus of photograph cuts upon the cylinder a furrow which rep resents the sound communicated to the dia- phragm, but in reality the record thus made Is imperfect. Most of the overtones are lost, and In the reproduction is observed metallic, noise which is attributable to the impoverishment, so to speak, of the sound. Only a small part of the harmonics being given back by the instrument, the effect. even apart from the buzzing, is imperfect and unnatural.
 This difficulty Is to be overcome by the use of n multiple recorder. The cylinder will be made four times as long as Is now the case, and there will be four styluses, with as many diaphragms to actuate them.
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oldest royal ring In the world. Its owner and wearer founded the great University of Heliopolis mentioned in the Bible.
 It was here that Moses learned all the wis dom of the Egyptians. The mummy of the king has not vet been discovered, but the recovery of his ring, it is thought, will lead to the discovery of his tomb.
 The ring was authentically proved to be. long to the King by the royal inscriptions on the same Ii is of pure, solid gold, weigh. Ing 6Is grains, and Is engraved with the Kings titles. If is as fresh as when fl came from the royal goldsmith 90 centuries ago.
 The first royal inscription at the top re- fers to the unionof Upper and Lower Egypt. the water plant typifying the River Nile and its banks, while the Bee Is the emblem of the cultivated Delta. The second title re. fers to the Kings position as representative of the deity upon earth, "Son of the Sun," the goose being the symbol for son, and the circle representing the sun; the lower framed inscriptions bear his royal name and title.
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steps of buck and wing" Then, while Dry Bread" the little fellow, passes his nat, in which shower of nickes and dimes fall from daintiy g.oyed hands, the re- malnder of the sextet will ring out with great spirit the roliicking Way Or Down in Dixie. Away, Away.' and perhaps wind up with My Country,'
 The bass viol. rigged up from dry goods box, croaks in dignifed manner, while the smaller instruments sound very much like Chinese dddles. The sir members Of the Spasm Band are firm comrades, and as con seryatiye about themselves and how they came to play as a secret society is about its password.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
"SPASM BAND," OF NEW ORLEANS.

The most bizarre musical fraternity on record is the Spasm Band, of New or.eans. IL Is composed of six urchins who divide their time equally between mischief and selling papers in the day time but as soon as night falls they blossom forth as full 6edged members, managers and active play CTS of the Spasm Band.
 Born in the south and reared on the street. as il were, these little fellows all lead mo- madic lives, now taking a day off to pick cotton with the piekannnies. now lending hand on the levee. running errnnds for the steamboat captains. &c. In this WAY they have caught the inlmltable darky dialect. gestures and even voices, with soft veivety tones. Their musical instruments are home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

Milan intends to hold an international tion, proposes to give very large prizes to those women who shall be adjudged the most beautiful in the entire world.
 All unmarried women will be allowed to compete in thssnoyel beauty contest, and the charms of each will be duly weighed in the balance by persons who have won an this most difficult subject.
 To the woman who Is pronounced the most beautiful I first prize of $2o0,000 will be awarded, and for the other women wllo also
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largely in their original position.
 The framework of the board consists of pieces of ivory and bars of gold plate It also contains a mosaic of strips and disks of rock crystal, the crystals being also backed with silver plaques. Tie outer framework contains border of daisies or margnerites, with disks of rock crystal. The leading feature of the top of the board is group Of four beautiful medallions inserfedupon crys- tai bars, backed with silver plates.
 Below these follow bars of ribbed ivory and crystal. The chief design of the lower part of the board is the two wing compart- ments which .nclose 10 circular openings in the center having design of crystal disk. The space above and below the medalions Is filled with alternating flat bars of ivory and god plated bars. The medallions of the lower divisions clearly indicate that 1t was used as q ginning board of some sort, where dice probably were employed.
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win the approval of the judges will be set aside four second prizes of Sl0o.0O0 each, eight third prizes of $i0.o0o each. 20 prizes of S2ooOo each and 55 prizes of $1o,ooo each.
 In order to cover expenses, lottery will be organized and the man who draws the winning ticket no matter whether he is young or old wealthy or poor, ugly or hand some, win receive as his reward the most beautiful woman and the S200,000 which she has won. It is supposed that he will be only too glad to marry her but if for some reason or other he prefers to remain bach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
OLDEST GAMING BOARD IN TIE WORLD.

One of the most interesting finds which has been brought to light while excayat- ing the immense prehistoric palace of King Minos, on the Island of Crete. Is the royal gaming board, which Is the oldest in the world.
 From the precious and valuable material used In It's construction 1t was indeed a royal treasure, and affords striking evidence that the gaming table vas one of the indis. pensable possessions of this great ruler of the Homeric age, some thousand years ago. This remarkable archaeological trophy was found by Mir. Arthur Evans, q British ex. cavntor.
 In a corridor several feet below the sur face the workmen threw up some frag- ments of crystal and ivory from the earthly deposit. On examination these were found to belong to the end of kind of inlaid board. the most of the pieces Of which were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

Of late there have been a numbero freak photos published, but most of them have been done with a duplicator or q number of pictures taken and composed into one. This modern jnggler has seven exposures on four by five plate The trick is as novel as the pictures. IL gives the opera tor full control over his plate without resort ing to the dark room.
 All that is necessary is 2 piece of clear
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manufactured, and, strange to say. the sounds they emit are not inharmonious.
 In front of the Tulane Theater or the French Opera House when an especial at. traction is playing the audience upon com Ing out are greeted with a burst of planta- ton melody which goes something on this order:
 As l was gwine down below
 Wld fiery team and heavy wid dc load, l caught de lines and de leaders sprung, And dc whip got caught in de wagon tongue; Oh ehu, chu chu. chu, chu.
 Perhaps the smaller members will supple ment the verse with double shuttle few
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AN ODD BEAUTY CONTEST

elor lie will receive s1Oo,OOo, which appar- enty is to be deducted from the amount won by the incomparable woman.
 The men who draw the other winning tick cts In the lottery will be treated in similar manner.
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JUGGLES WITH HIS OgN HEAD.

glass, black paper and a certain amount of patience. Eit the piece of clear glass, the size of your camera, directly in front of the ground glass. cut your black paper into as many exposures as you wish to make and glne it or your clear glass. Then begin your exposures by peeling of, piece by piece and gluing if back again until the plate Is ex- posed, the picture being taken through the clear glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
New Toy Gun.

For many years boys have delighted in toy guns, but here is one which differs in many respects from any which have here tofore been manufactured.
 As the accompanying picture shows. 1t con slsts of tube or barrel, in one side of which Is an opening and at one end of which is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
WOMEN DRESS AS MEN.

In France women are allowed to wear nllle attire, but they must pay for the privilege The amount of the tax which n woman pays for wearing male attire is about S10 a year. but her willingness 10 pay the tax garments.
 The right is confeNed by the government as tribute to great merit. and the honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01

Recent geological research has discovered q series of wonderful fossil fishes among the shale deposits of Wyoming. Their orig inal forms have been somewhat fiattened and changed.
 They measured from 20 to 30 feet long. and were in life exceeding ravenous and dangerous. That they fought among them selves Is almost positively known, for specimen has been taken from the rock the stout back plate of which had been com. pletely crushed u two, bearing in its sold bone deep mprints and gashes which 1t the jawtips Of this species. which had jaws set with bristling row of teeth.