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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

could wish to see, now SO transformed
we scarcely recognized him. His face
recently of Jet black, was of an ashen-
gray color; his lips, usually tightly
closed, we're now drawn back, reveal
ing teeth of purest ivory, while his
eyes glowed fire-red with passion and
hate.
You will never hear him tell it
again." he repeated; but will tell you
how it happened.
That old wench was my mother;
she saw you come and sent me after
rne Union soldiers; l did not find them
! as. soon as l expected, and you, Dick
RAYMOND, Guerilla Dick thinking to
carry Martha Tillot to your stronghold
in the swamp, decided to shoot her
Yankee lover then, as you did not dare
meet him in fair combat. While your
men were taking their places and you
was struggling with Miss Tillot, my
mother crept behind the prisoner, cut
his, bonds, urged him away, and took
his place; and she, my mother, the
only. daughter of Zenobian king, fell
pierced with bullets, a victim to your
Ecowardly hate. f "
II found the soldiers, but they ar
rived too late; you were gone. Your
codardice was stronger than your
love, however, for you dared not dou-
ble-weight your horse, SO you did not
take MARTA Pilot with you.
Lieutenant Haven and Miss Martha
were married the next day, and she
came north to remain with his people
til 1.-The war was over.
II was a strapping fellow Of fifteen;
enlisted and served till the close of
the war. Then Colonel Haven, lieuten-
ant no more, gave me good home and
sent me to school until had obtained a
good education; then I took to hunt
ing those who were left of my mothers
murderers; you are the last; you are
dead shot. Here are revolvers or
knives; take your choice"
The colonel chose revolvers.
I paced off 20 PAGES; Kellog clapped
his hands three times. There were
two flashes, two reports which blended
as one, and Black Frank" had avenged
his mother.
A moment the negro stood firm.
Then we saw him reel and sprang to
assist him, but he was past all human
aid.
Two graves, foot to foot, each
where the occupants fell, each with a
rusty navy-six as headboard, tell the
story; duel to the death.
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WRITE THIS DOWN

in book of memory: there is no such
thing as a harmless cough. Every
cough is a warning Of confidence that
goes from bad to worse unless it is rem
edied right away. Opium-laden medi-
cine is a delusion. Aliens Lung Balsam
cures the worst Of colds. 1t clears the
bronchial passages, so that the lungs
get plenty of air Why not get bot
tie today?
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DUEL TO THE DEATH.
(An incident of washington Territol
BY Q. P. Tenant

''Well. sab" said the Colonel. stretch
ing himself at the foot of giant red
wood, Il don't know what / should tell,
unless 1t be that the sight of that dar-
key reminds me Of the most tragic
event l saw during four years hard
service.
"A certain captain, will not mention
his name, fell in love with the daughter
OF wealthy planter who has known
to entertain strong Union sentiment.
lnstead of returning his love. the
young lady requitted him only with
scorn, and openly encouraged the at
tentions of a Yankee lieutenant, more
than half believed to be spy.
1.-THE rebel captain had sworn venge-
ance on his more successful rival One
evening word was brought by trusty
scout that the Yankee, unattended, had
called at Major Tillot's. Through the
Federal lines. it did not take long for
a hardy band of 'night-raiders' to reach
the spot.
."1'he fates were propitious The
lieutenant and his Dulcinea were walk
ing in the garden. Not so much as the
rustic of leaf disturbed the silence,
as strong hands tore them apart. The
Yankee was securely bound; then the
captain addressed the lady:
Now have the advantage. Prom
Use me me that you will be my wife and
will set him at liberty; refuse and
here, in your own garden, he shall be
shot like a dog Ere she could reply,
the Yankee interposed, saying:
"'No, Martha, do not promise such a
thing; fknow Guerilla Dick well. He
never kept faith with friend or foe.
He says he's going to shoot me, but
don't believe it. If he promised me
my liberty, l should not credit that,
either. So pay no attention to him.
"Exasperated beyond control by the
Yankees taunts, the rebel captain
swore he would shoot the spy on the
spot. Accordingly he was bound to a
tree; the men ranged up in line, and
the order given to fire. The captain
meanwhile held Miss Tillot. who had
tainted when she realized that he was
in earnest and intended to shoot her
Yankee lover. At the word, q dozen
rifles cracked and the spy fell to the
ground without moan. At the same
instant the tramp Of horses, coming at
u racing pace was heard. We did not
wish for company just then, 50 decided
to vacate the premises.
II was standing less than 20 PAGES
from the prisoner and could swear he
did not move or stir after he was
lashed to the tree, vet as I passed the |
body to gain the road, saw, not the
soldier in Federal blue, but big, bur-
ley wench lying dead on the ground,
shot instead of the Yankee spy. | do
not know how It happened; but this
do know, of fifteen men engaged in that
affair, / only am alive to tell the story"
Yes said Kid Kellogg, his gray
eyes fairly blazing, "and If my re-
volyer don't miscarry or my knife lose
its edge, | shall never hear you tell it
but once more. ;"
"You win never hear him tell it
again"
The voice was so deep and stern that
all present stared in amazement at the
speaker. 1t was our negro cook, as
tine specimen of human ebony as one
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Phone 1881

Nine hundred tons Of fine Australian
coal has just arrived for Elmore & Co.
No other fuel has ever given such uni
versal satisfaction in Astoria as Aus
tralian coal, and this cargo is said to
be little better than the last. 1t is
free from dirt and makes but little
ash. Free delivery. Call up phone
1861 and give your order.
ELMORE & CO.
Corner Ninth and Commercial streets
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

7. F. Laurin, the purchaser of the
Conn drug store, corner of CONNER
cial and Twelfth streets. has made
some needed changes in his new store
and is better prepared than ever to
meet the requirements of the trade. He
has also renewed the chemicals and
subscription medicines and his custom
ers can depend that the stock is new
and fresh. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

McEwen, the worlds greatest hypno-
tist, mind reader and prestidigitator,
who delighted many Astoria audiences
three years ago, will commence a
weeks engagement at Fishers opera
house next Monday night. McEwen
captivates the intelligence of every city
he visits, and no doubt this engagement
will be no exception. Seat sale opens
Saturday morning at Griffin's book
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

If you want a Turkish bath and g
bed for the night order ahead, as there
are only a limited number of beds.
Turkish bath and bed, 81; Russian
BATH soc; during the day, 25c.
PALACE TURKISH BATHS.
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FOR SALt.

UdI gatu IuE AHy UHe DESIRING, 70 UO
Into Business.
The proprietor Of a good-paving
fruit, confectionery and cigar and to-
bacco store desires to sell out on &C.
count Of poor health, and will do SO
on terms advantageous to the pur-
chaser. In addition tothe store, the re
is sixteen room lodging house, Is
rooms furnished and three un.
furnished, and all having occupants
For further particulars apply at this
office. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
ABOUT AUSTRALIAN COAi.

Coal is the best fuel,
Australian is the best coal.
You don't have to hire 1t split,
1t burns without seasoning,
No large space required for 1t,
Australian coal excells all others,
1t makes less ashes and dirt,
1t keeps a hot even fire,
1t is the cheapest fuel,
Call up phone 1861 for coal,
We deliver it for you.
No charge for delivery.
ELMoRE & CO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

Best 15-cent meal in the city. New
restaurant opens on the 18th of this
month. We have cigars for each GUS
toner. U. S. restaurant No. 4S4 Bond
street. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
Smoke La Imperial cigars.
STILL IN THE LEAD

Dainty eaters, people. with hearty
appetites theater parties, and all other
parties find what they desire and some
to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster
house. The choicest'viands in the mar
sket are there served In most pleasing
style. Open all night. Private rooms,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
DrNsMoRE rYPEwRITER.

We sell, rent, and repair all makes Of
typewriters. Write for new catalogue
of New Densmore.
Huxley, Ryan & Co.,
SO Fourth Street Portland. Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
ONLY 25CENTS.

For Russian bath from a. m. to
8 p. m. After p. m. 50 cents. The
Palace Turkish baths have all modern
equipments. Always open, side en-
trance, $50 Commercial street.
tt G.. H. STAUFF, Mgr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

7. F. Laurin has a complete line of
toilet articles and perfumes, the most
complete stock in any retail store in
the northwest. Give him trial. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

Christmas novelties now coming In.
Full line of things to burn. Visitors
always welcome. Frank Woodflelds
Art Store, Bond street. tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
ROOM WANTED

Wantei-Room, with or without
board. Single gentleman. Enquire at
this office. tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

Ladies, we have just received a fine
assortment of varnishes. varnish stains,
tnamels. gold paints bronzes, ETC., put
up expressly for those who do their own
decorating. Now is the time to bright
en- UP things as the holidays are ap-
preaching. B. F. ALLEN & SON.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
BEST l5-cENT MEAL,

You will always md the best 1Sc
meal in the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant No. 612 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

Do you like chicken tamales or choice
concarne? If so, ring up j. G.. Cook,
Or call on him. Headquarters in rear of
National saloon. Ask for Cook, who
makes the finest concarne and tamales.
Orders delivered at private residences.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
A LIFE SAVER

Many lives are annually destroyed by
diseases resulting from faulty plumbing
Be sure your plumbing is done by an
expert, and save annoyance and dan
ger. Gas and steam fitting, heating,
timing, etc. Fixtures in stock.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY,
425 Bond street. Phone 1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
NEW BARGAINS FOR TODAY

Upper Astoria has place where you
can get fine glass Of beer, as good
wines and liquors as you can find any
place in the city.
HARRY JONES,
If Opposite Kopp's Brewery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
CALL ON THEM

Electrical fixtures.
Electrical wiring.
Electrical supplies. :.
Gas mantels guaranteed.
435 Commercial street.
TRULLINGER & HARDESTY,
Electrical Contractors
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
CHEAP FUEL.

CHEAP FUEL.
Fir slabYocd, stove lengths, 200 per
cord. Boxwood $3.50 per large load.
Phone 2211 Black. Kelly, the transfer
man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14
occIDENr SHOP

oCCIDENT SHOP
-Four chairs at the Occident barber
shop. No use to miss everything wait
ing for shave. First-class artists and
by the way, this is the place to get a
bath. Everything the very best. tt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-14

HATS TRIMMED FREE.
Has just received a
Full line of
Military Raglans for ladies. Come and
see before purchasing elsewhere.
Complete Furnishing Goods, Hair
Switches and Pompedours.
MRS. r. INGLETON,
Welch Block.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Misses and
Dresses

Cite Schools will soon be out -prepare
for the summer in this great sale.)
Lot girls Blouse Dresses of the new and
popular white and black pin checks,
large white pique collars, pique bands,
pique shields and fancy embroidered
emblem on the fronts, ali sizes from
In this sale for. HG
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Ribbons
Ribbons

Promptly at s o'clock Monday
morning-just to keep step to the
music of the Great Lee-Twcedy
Sale-we will offer
500 pieces of onc-inch Fancy Ribbons,
Neck Ribbons. Hair Ribbons and for
fancy wort-regular value 10 and Il
4 cents a yard e.
In This Sale at. w
One lot of 20-cent Jacquard ~
Fancy Ribbons-Will 90 at. w
One lot of White Fancy Ribbons-open
drawn work. with embroidered dots,
all plain white. inches wide-regular
value IS cents yard 80
In This Sale at. .............. ~
500 pieces of high-luster Satin Taffeta,
all pure silk ribbons in all colors, white
and black, inches whichever before
offered under % cents yard
In This Sale at.
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Upholstery Dept.
(On Third Floor.)

COn Third Floor)
To keep pace with the Great
Lee-Tweedy Sale" we will
offer some wonderful bargains in
Lace Curtains, Portieres, Rugs,
Mattings, etc.
Real Irish Point Lace Curtains in hand
some novelty patterns, worth $500
Sale Price SITS
Arabian Lace Curtains, with corded de-
signs, worth $3.50
Sale Price $500
Nottingham Lace Curtains. extra fine
quality; some are yards long; worth
$500
Sale Price S2.25
Cable-Net Lace Curtains, in Renaissance
designs, worth $3.50
Sale Price $500
I lot Savoy Curtains. trimmed with
handsome lace edge and insertion,
worth up to $3.50
Sale Price S1.o5
Rope Portieres. made of heavy twisted
cord, for double doors, worth $40
Sale Price s2.25
Snowflake Portieres. in cross stripes, for
city homes or summer cottages, worth
500
Sale Price s1.95
Real Renaissance Lace Bed Sets, with
cover for roll to match, made on fine
French Bobbinets; has deep founce
and medallion centerpiece. worth
$3.50
Sale Price $3.50 set
Brussels Rugs. in floral and Oriental de-
signs, size 27x5i inches. worth 50 90
Sale Price Sl.5O>
Room Rugs. in Brussels weave: are re-
versiblc and guaranteed fast colors;
size 1.6X10.6; worth $3.50
Sale Price 81. 90
Floor Mattings. in extra heavy quality,
worth Zoe yard
Sale Price Is cents
Hammocks made from the genuine
Mexican Grass: are rainproof and will
not rot; are Is feet long; worth S1.35-
Sale Price IS cents
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Silks
Silks

Silks at Cotton Prizes
Lee-Tweedy sale prices will prevail in
this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Decent Cord
ed WASH Silks 10
Regular Accent Corded Wash Silks.
handsome colors, in various styles of
cords: good quality that launders
nicely 0E,
VIII go at. ...........-...... ACA
Regular 50-cent Foulard Silks, in polka
dots. small figures and neat designs in
all colors- a.
Will go at. ACA
Regular T5-cent Silk Foulards. plain
twills and Shanghai weaves- 9S
VIII go ut. OOS
Regular S5-cent satin Finish IT,
Foulards-Will go at. ....... fO(
Regular S10O Foulards, "a H.
inches wide-Will go at .OC(
Regular S1.25 Taffeta Checks with JAG
guard embroidered dots IT,
VIII go at. w
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
LaceS and
EmbrOiderieS

These prices to keep pace
with the great Lee-Tweedy
Sale
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Infants and
Children'S
Lawn Caps
and BonnetS

A manufacturers sample line
that are mussed from handling
Caps and Bonnets
Worth Csc, For 10 cents
Worth SIC, For is cents
Worth soc, For Is cents
Worth 75c, For SIS cents
Worth SLIGO, For 50 cents
Children'S Hats
Inlawu, china silk and straw effects,
go in this sale
At 15c, 25c and 50 cents
Cashmere and
Flannel
Refers
Sizes, 1, 2 and 5 years
In This Sale SOC and IS:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Handkerchief

1909 dozen, 10000 Handler
chiefs, will be thrown in this great
Lee-Tweedy sale.
Al Pre- Linen Goods.
300 dozen women's plain white pure
linen Numbered, with narrow hens,
never before offered under Is 10-
cents each. -. In This Sale at lON
500 dozen women's unlaundered. pure
linen, hemstitched with drawn Next
can work corners, also hand-embroid
cred corners-our regular Is ~
cent goods. -. In This Sale at 1U(
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Box Robes
In Costume Rooms

Partly made white Box Robes and Cos
tunes-about 25 in all-all different.
Those that we're $3.50, sis. 90 aud $500
To be sold for $3.50
Those that were $500 to $4,000
To be sold for $3.50
Those that were $500 to $4,000
To be sold for $500
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
Wash
Goods

Fine Wash Goods was Lee,
Tweedy & Company's Banner De-
partment, and here is where we Sc
cured the greatest plums. The
goods are all this seasons styles,
clean and fresh, and are splendid
bargains at these low prices:
100 pieces "Foulards de Lyon" or lace
striped lawn. plain solid colors in the
new blues-Lee-Tweedy iobbing price
was IS cents yard 81
These go at. Observation-Disclosures. w
so pieces Oxford Madras Suitings. choice
styles, Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price was
II cents a yard a.
These go at. ~
100 pieces Macreme Lace Novelties, new
Dresden effects-LeeTweedy's jobbing
price was IS cents a yard IT,
These go at. Observation-Disclosures. 1V\
so pieces jacquard Zephyrs. plain and
figured-Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price
was liz cents yard 10~
these go at. i w
75 pieces fancy Cheviot Suitings. stylish
designs, in stripes, figures and novelty
designs-Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price
was 10 cents yard 0Ih~
These go at. .............. IZZ5C
100 pieces new Dimity Lawns. polka
dots. floral patterns, Dresden effects,
on white and tinted grounds-Lee-
Tweedy's jobbing price was 20 cents
yard H.
These go at. ............... loo
so pieces 36-inch imported oxford
Checks. blue and white. black and
white. brown and white. all sizes
Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price was 80
cents yard 1E,
These go at. 1CC
so pieces Silk Tissues. lace stripes.
choice new styies-Lee-Tweedy job
bling price was 50 cents ~
a yard-These go at. ....... ~
% pieces regular satin striped Foulartls
-Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price was 81
cents a yard o.
These go LON
Is pieces imported Linen Knickerbocker
Suitings-Lee-Tweedy's jobbing price
was 80 cents yard o.
These go t..................OC(
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Midsummer Pattern Hats correct fash
ions. made OF beautiful soft materials,
trimmed with flowers, plurles. para
disc aigrettes and the latest novelties
of the season.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
White
Goods

Lee, Tweedy and Company were
very large operators in White
Goods, and these splendid lots
were selected by our New York
representative from their best
offerings.
80 pieces 6H-cent White Lace r.
Lawns-in this sale at. ~
30 pieces S1-3-cent White Plaid and
Striped Lawns-in this sale =,
a. pieces 20-rent 4einch White India
Linen and beautiful Shifting Madras
in this sale 10I/
90 pieces 25-cent White Mercerized Ok
fords-in this sale fE-
81 pieces SOC and Coo Fine Embroidered
Etamine and Grenadine- De-
in this sale at.................L C\
co pieces 35-cent Mercerized Madras and
Granite Cloths-in this IN,
sale Observation-Disclosures. ZUC
g. pieces 4O-cent Mercerized Imported
;=opsackiur for shrt-waSt a.
ruts-in this sale at.... LCS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
OVerstOcked
Manufacturers
Hosiery

so dozen Children's Fast-Black Seam
less. Ribbed Hose, 15-cent ~
value-Slle Price. w
300 dozen Women's Fast-Black, Full
Fashioned Hose. double soles, t.
-25-cent value-Sale Price. %. ~
12O dozen Women's Fast-Black, Lace
Lisls Hose, 20cent value 10(/
Sale Price. ............ 1Z7\
100 dozen Women's Imported Lace Lisle
Hose. 50-cent value o.
10 dozen Womens Split Foot Hose-in
grain goods-35-cent value o.
80 dozen women's Fancy Lisle-Thread
Hose: 5o-cent values OSc
Sale Price. ...................H NV
100 doz Children's FullFashioned Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, double knees and
soles. 25-cent values IT,
Sale Price. ~
Small lot Children's Colored, Silk Plated
Hose, 75-cent value-Sale 1E.
Lot Mems Fancy Hose, 25- t.
cent value-Sale Price. ... o.
100 dozen Mems Fast-Black Cotton Hose,
double soles, 25-cent value ~
Sale Price. ~
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-03-12
WEDNESDAY,.

The House Railroad Committee this
morning reported unfavorably bills re-
curing railroad companies to build
crossings beneath tracks where the
grade permits, ordering companies to
put electric bells at all crossings and
another reducing passenger rates from
to IL cents mile.
In the Senate, the initiative and ref
erendum occupied most of the day.
Senator Rubeys constitutional
amendment providing for a tax of z
cents to pay for the free text books
was amended to read cents and then
sent to engrossment.
The House got down to hard work
this afternoon and transacted consid-
cradle business. Burkhardt's bill rel
alive to the collection of delinquent
personal and land taxes, came up for
final passage, and was carried. The
measure applies to the entire State,
and special mention is made of the
fact that the city of st. Louis is to
come within the provisions of the act
Graham's bill providing for the es-
Enlistment of a Bureau of Mine In
spection came up for third reading
and was killed. The measure provided
for the appointment by the Governor
of mine inspector, who was authoriz-
ed to employ such assistants as were
deemed necessary.
Bothwells bill, providing for the
creation of a Statute Revision Com
mission was passed This measure will
one from each of, the two great polit
ical parties, to revise the statutes of
the State and condense them. The
two Commissioners who are to do this
work are to hold office for FIVE years
and receive the same salary paid to
a member of the Supreme Court. Both
well, the author of the bill, is one of
the Republican leaders on the floor.
The measure carries with it an appro-
priation of $4,000 to cover the costs of
the commission. ~
Farley's bill, affecting the time of
holding Circuit Court in Platte Coun-
", was passed by the House without
a dissenting vote.
Lees bin permitting ievee managers
in Southeast Missouri to rent levees to
railroad corporations was passed. >
rhe House this afternoon passed the
bill compelling employers to give dis
charged employees a written reason fol-
their action. This is aimed to prevent
blacklisting.
Caucuses were held by the Demo
cratic members of the Senate and
House this evening.