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If you are millionaire you may ps
robbed. I write burglary Insurance
II. e. MOODY, Agt. &
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-12-19

Messrs. Theo.- Knox and Robt. l..
Webb, two popular young men of ELL.
lott Station, we're the guests OF friends
n Grenada Sunday evening.
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Keep your bed free OF bugs by using
Instantaneous Bug Killer. Large
bottle 25c. ~-zx
SECOND CLASS DRUG STORE.
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I write cotton without marks and
numbers. remember that. # #
r. e. MOODY, Agt.

For Sale-FortY Acres OF land,
suitable for truck farm. Apply. to ].
NJ, Moss. D-12-4t.
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All NEXT week Jacobs s Klein Will
give rare hal gains in their large
stock OF merchandise. Read their.
large advertisement carefully.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-12-19

Bargains on Boys and Cent?
Ciothiug 1t RoAHE g. Co.'s. until In.
lst. Call and zee them at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
Marine Notes.

The British ship Windsor Park arriv-
ed in port Wednesday night from New
Castle-onTyne She touched at Port
Los Angeles, sailing for Astoria from
the California port July 20. She brings
to Astoria a partial cargo of pig iron,
fire clay, coke, etc. The greater portion
Of the cargo was discharged at Port
Los Angeles.
The steamer Homer left up the river
yesterday for Portland. She is under
charter of the government and goes up
the river to finish taking on lighthouse
supplies. Part of her cargo was taken
on at Seattle. She is to visit Alaskan
aids to navigation.
The Norwegian ship Almedia is in
readiness to be towed to Portland to
finish discharging her cargo. Yester-
day the ship discharged at least $50
tons Of pig iron at the wharf of the
American Can Company.
The steamer Aurelia cleared yester-
day for Port Rogers, CAL, from Port
land. She takes $4,000 feet of lumber
and So piles.
The British ship Red Rock left up the
river yesterday.
The steamer Charles r. Wilson de-
parted yesterday for California with
a cargo of lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
WOMAN's COLUMN

Beauty has ever been considered wo-
mans gift.
III temper causes more i'll health than
green apples.
Ill temper is to beauty what green ap
Piles are to little boys.
Eat regularly-always at the same
hours-and chew carefully.
Fashion writer's declare that the POM
padore win remain in style for the
coming season.
There are many women in these days
in the hold-up business-that is we
mean highway robbers.
Careful eating, simple food, slow eat
ing, long mastication are good things
for bad digestion.
Some of the sweetest deeds Of kind
ness are looked upon as affectation,
for that is the way of the world.
We admire with absolute ravenous-
ness of soul the woman who is great
enough not to quarrel with anybody.
A liquid paste made of alcohol and
whiting is said to impart great bril-
liancy to window glass, also removing
specks.
The present fad of high heeled shoes
and slippers is making business for CHR
opodists. Don't wear them. Be sensi-
BILE.
The house should be place Of hap
piness and quiet. Both husband, wife
and children should strive for this point
Be sure the water is at boiling point
before putting in Vegetables to cook;
otherwise their freshness and flavor
will be lost.
Pennsylvania is going to give medals
to the mothers Of large families. The
fathers will not get even honorable
mention.
The famous young Brazilian, Santos
Dumont, is afraid of only one thing
the American girl. Why? Because she
is so pretty.
Women make very good rural car
riers, and they do not lose time gossip
ping when delivering the mail, as one
should suppose.
II everybody In this world had all
they wanted Of everything it would be
terrible sad time for some chronic
kickers.
1t is now conceded by many shrewd
judges of the sex that woman's beauty
ls most splendid and her intellect is in |
full maturity at % years.
Why don't they see what the x-ray |
VIII do to the gossip germ? Seems to |
have been tried on everything else, and |
TINS certainly needs attention.
You can differ from another person
put because you differ is no reason for
lnsinuating that your insinuating part
ner belongs to feeble minded concern,
n A woman begins by signing: Il can't
20 because ! have nothing to wear"
Then she gets clothes and frets because
sne has no chance to wear them.
Brought up on grapes, their warmth
and bloom gets in the blood of the Span
lsh girl and give her a iovliness that is
Intoxicating as wine-an exquisite type.
To be honest is to have self respect
and metal lovliness to do good work
y to be numbered among the content
ed Of the arth. To be misunderstood
y Just the funny part of life.
Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
SUICIDE PREVENTED.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or despondency invariably pre-
>ede suicide and something has been
found that will prevent that condition
which makes suicide likely. At the
first thought of self destruction take
Electric Bitters. 1t being a great tonic
and nervine will strengthen the nerves
and build up the system. It's also d
great stomach, liver and kidney regula-
tor. Only soc at Charles Rogers drug
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
CLOSING WITH A RUSH
ElLEgs EXHIBITION SALE SOON TO BE A
NATTER or HISTORY

Two sales in the morning and three
In tho evening js the record of yester-
days buying at the Exhibition Sale in
the Masonic building.
Your neighbors are availing them
selves OF this unprecedented opportun!-
ty afforded conservative buyers by the
10 per cent discount to close out the bal
ance of the stock. Why shouldn't you
get plano now
One more day settles It. Saturday
we pack up. Come early tomorrow
morning and make your choice at once,
All our instruments are uncondition-
ally guaranteed, and all the privileges
we have ever offered still apply in this
sale. Don't delay but come at once.
Prices and terms to suit.
EILERS PIANO HOUSE.
Ninth and Commercial streets
r. N, Smith. Manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
A Model Kitchen

Every Home Can Have One at a Very
Small Cost.
You would be astonished If told the
prices that Foard & Stokes Co., is sell
ling Its famous cooking stoves and
utensils at. A better assortment cam
not be found in any store in the state.
We supply everything from dust pan
to a range at prices that will fit any
pocketbook. 1t is economy to have
your kitchen modern. Saves labor, ex-
penses and your health. Let us show
you what we can do to remodel your
home. We want at least chance to,
quote you our prices. .
.FoARD &sToKEs co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
PERs soNAL MENTION,

Jack Reid was In Oregon City yester-
day.
Mrs. Matt Pomeroy is visiting at
Rainier.
Mrs, F. E. Prael has returned from
a visit abroad.
n. e. Foster of Nehalem was in the
city yesterday.
Martin Both was in the city yester-
day from Rainier.
Mr. and Mrs. p. l.. Cherry are enter
tanning Rev. John Warren of Pendle-
ton
Captain Henry Haslam was in the
city yesterday from his home at Cath
lamet,
DR.. C. A. Cordiner and DR., T, F.
Laurin left last evening for q trip up
the country.
Mrs. I. NJ. Lighter was passenger
on last nights train for Portland. She
will return home on Monday.
win Gratke left last evening for an
outing in Eastern Washington. He will
visit principally in Spokane.
Mrs, W. A. Stine has gone to Free
port, Ininoiss her former home. She Is
accompanied By her son Raleigh.
j. J. Hoffman, representing Bell &
Co., wholesale cigar dealers, of Port
land, was in Astoria yesterday.
o, Il. Eade left last evening for The
nalles where he will be located hereaf-
ter. He viii stop for awhile at Port
land.
Colonel and Mrs. John Adair. who
have been in San Francisco, have re-
turned home. Mrs. Adair was in the
city yesterday.
e Frank Cook was in Portland yester-
day. He returned on the night tain.
Miss Tiliie Eade is visiting in the city
from Portland.
Miss Gertrude Abnett of The Dalles
is visiting with Miss Emma Halferty
at Warrenton. Miss Abnett viii prob
ably remain through the fall,
Mrs. j. III. Carver, Of Seattle. and
Mrs. Nellie Gillian Day.of Wallawalla.
ire the guests this week of Mr.. and |
Mrs. D. K. Warren at Warrenton.
Frank Sweeney. the West Side cat
.le-man, returned yesterday from a |
rip into the interior of the state and in |
the evening went down to his Warren
ton home.
Miss ClaraBarker returned yesterday |
from Maygers where she has been |
teaching school. The term is completed |
will remain here during |
he winter.
Harry West, assistant train dispatch
,r for the A. & G. r. R., will be out of |
he hospital this week. He has been |
with an attack of appended |
is for the past month.
Captain George Goodale was in Port
and yesterday to meet his wife who is |
,oming from the east. Mrs. Goodale is
lot en- route for this city but will con-
inue on to San Francisco.
win Heckard of the Lewis and Clark
as gone TO California where he will |
enlain during the winter for the bene-
i Of his health. Mr.. Heckard will be
ocated at Watsonville.
Anton Brix the well known logging
perator of Grays river is in the city.
Mrs. Griffiths and daughter, who
ave been visiting in the city, returned
0 their Port Townsend home yester-
ay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wood came over
rom Warrenton yesteday to meet rel
tives Of Mr.. Wood who arrived on the
light train. They are Miss NJ. Wood,
;eorge Wood and Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Wood. The party are from Chicago
nd are making tour of the coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
CARD or THANKS

On Monday afternoon, while playing
on the racks at the Combine cannery.
q broken board caused my son, Herman,
aged years, to fall into the water, the
report of which has been given to the
public through the press. But for the
bravery and timely assistance Of Mr..
Herman Leinenweber manager of the
Standard on Company's business at
this place, he would surely have drown
ed. To Mr.. Leinenweber am more
than grateful. and am under eyerlast-
ing obligations to him for his brave act
which saved the life of my son.
# II. B, BIDwELL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
LIVE FISH REMOVED

Live fish are no longer displayed in
the show window at Foard & Stokes
store since the insurrection of the big
salmon last week in which they broke
the glass and turned loose a tank Of
water In the store. Instead. however,
they have very pretty display from
the Chinook hatchery. 1t consists of
100 specimens preserved in walls ar
ranged in pyramid form and ranging
from the egg to two-months old fish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
FOR LABOR DAY

,Bartenders. Union, No, 142, held a
meeting last night at which they de-
cidad to turn out on Labor day. A
committee was appointed to procure a
suitable float. The meeting last night
was well attended. The union has a
membership Of 70 and good turnout
on Labor day is expected.
The union electricians win also turn
out on Labor day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
PUTS AN END TO IT ALL.

A grevious wall sometimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, backache,
liver complaint and constipation. But
thanks to Dr.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are gen
tie but thorough. Try them Only Is
cents. Guaranteed by Charles Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
END OF BITTER FIGHT.

Two physicians had long and stut
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung writes j. F. Hughes, OF DUPONT,
Ca, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. As a last
resort I tried DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. The benefit re.
ceiyed was striking and I was on my
feet In a few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" 1t conquers al
coughs, colds and throat and luna
troubles. Guaranteed by Charles Reg
ers' drug store. Price soc, and 800.
Trial bottles Tree.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
New Today

Stuffed cucumbers are a very nice
relish. Ask us about them.
JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
HATS TRIMMED FREE.

Mrs. r. Ingleton win continue her re-
duction sale Of hats skirts, waists and
ladies' and children's furnishing goods
until October /. Call and see the line,
Also carry complete line Of hair
switches and pompadours. Prices will
suit you. MRS, r. INGLEToN,
wslch Block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
THE PALACE BATHS

Palace baths include flrst-class bar
ber shop andTurkish andRussian baths
Best of service in every department. 7.
r. Davies, proprietor, 5sS Commercial
street. Hours for Turkish and Russian
baths, 8 p. m. to 3 a. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
STILL IN THE LEAD

Dainty eaters. people with hearty
appetites theater parties. and all other
parties tind what they desire and some.
to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster
house. The choicest viands In the mar
ket are there served In most pleasing
style. Open all night. Private rooms
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

J. A. Folger G. Co.'S high grade teas
in eight different favors at johnson
Brothers. Try it, 1t Is good. And
should you not be pleased we refund
your money. Johnson Bros,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
THE DEATH PENALTY.

\ little thing sometimes results In
death. Thus mere scratch, inslgni-
hcant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. II IL wise 10 have Buck
lens Arniea salve ever handy. IT'S the
best salsa on earth and win preven,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
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, 1903-08-28

Builds up the system, puts pure rich
blood into the veins; makes men and
women strong and healthy. Burdock
Blood Bitters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

Itcmnes Of the skin, horrible plague
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only one safe, never falling
cure. Doan.s Ointment. At any drug
store. so sents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
GOOD FOR THE HEAD

p. A. Stokes is agent for the Dunlap
a Co. hats. the greatest hats in the
world. See the new styles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
DUE TO-DAY,

Oregon peaches, plums,apples prunes,
tomatoes, caulttower, cabbage, canta-
loupes, wax and string beans, and all
other good fruit and vegetables In mar
ket. JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
PIANO TUNER.

For good. reliable piano work see
your local tuner. TIL, Frederickson
so1i Bond stree. Phone 2074 Red.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
ELECTRICAL WORK.

Interview Trutlinger & Hardesty,
iss Commercial street. about your elec-
trical work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
JAPANESE GOODS,

New stock Of fancy goods Just arrlv-
ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Cali and see
the latest novelties from japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
CIGARETTES.

The newest ani latest In cigarettes
rall Malls; cork tips. at p. A. Trul.
linger's, Two stores.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
STOKES HAS THEA

The Dunlap hats. This famous make
is unsurpassed for style, finish and ele-
gance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
BEST l5-CENT MEAL.

You will always md the best iSc
meal In the city at the Rising sun res
taurant. No. 6la Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
7SC-ENT GOLF SHIRTS

For 80 cents; mems striped and ilg.
nred solf shirts, sizes II IL to II. at
panxiger's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

Wanted--A good smart boy. not less
than 10 years old. Apply TO a. II, Allen
q Sons. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

$3.50 straw hats for 50 cents at DAM
ZiGER'S. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

.,@ straw hats for rs cents at DAN
2I0ERS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
ORGAN FOR SALE

A new organ is for sale cheap at ssl
Astor street. up stairs ..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
*Daily except Saturday.

'Daily except Saturday.
saturday only. ...
All trains make close connections at
Goble with all Northern Pacific trains
to and from the East and Sound points
], G. Mayo,
Gen'l Freight and Pass. Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

New kraut cut from this seasons cab
bage just In. JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
SPECIAL NOTICE.

You can buy here our $3.50 stiff boz
som shirts for sl,00 In all sizes,
S. DANZIGDR q CO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

Good goods and good service at John
con Bros. 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
SEASIDE DIVISION

e:15 am. Astoria for War 7:4O am.
11:SO am. renton, Flavel, Ft.1O:SO a. m.
11;35 am. Stevens, Hammond 400 nm.
$50 pm. Seaside. 5:50p,m.
t5:55 pm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

6:l5 p.m.I Seaside for War 9:25 am.
$40 a.m.Irenton, Flavel, 1890 pm.
2:SO pm. Hammond, Ft.I 1:SOp.m.
800 pm. Stevens and AS 7:2O pm.
torfa 1850 pm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

7sc wash suits for s5c a, Danzlger's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

For sale in Astoria by Frank Har {,
Twelfth and Commercial, and ch
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
ASTORIA

7:45 am. For Portland andI11.3O am
6:l0 pm. way points. 1890 pm.
1850 pm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28
CHEAP FUEL.

Fir slabwood, stove lengths, $3.50 per
cord. Boxwood 81, 30 per large load.
Phone ssii Black. Kelly. the trans
fer man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

We sell. rent, and repair all makes Of
typewriters. Write for new catalogue
OF New Densmore.
Huxley. Ryan & Co.
50 Fourth Street. Portland. Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-28

en'l Freight and Pass. Agent.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Vote for Union Unanimous.

Nothing daunted. they held a p1ebis-
cite of their own, voted unanimously in
favor of the union to the kingdom cf
Italy. and sent their ballots to the junta
on the other side OF the river. II was
in Difference to this expression OF popu-
lar sentiment, as well as to the appeal
by Cardinal Antonel1i. to undertake the
preservation of order In the Leonine
City that the latter was incorporated BY
the Italian kingdom. Indeed. had IT not
been for the written request made by
the Papal secretary OF state to General
-Cadorna and conveyed to the latter by
the German ambassador, Count Arnim.
the italian troops would have refrained
from occupying the Leonine City. which
but for this might have. in accordance
with the original intention Of the Italian
government. remained under the tenn
poral sway of the Pope.
Today, of course. after the italian
government has been in possession OF
the Leonine City for three and thirty
years. popular sentiment in the king
dom would not tolerate its surrender to
the Papacy. even were the crown dis
posed 10 make this concession TO the
Vatican for the sake OF peace. But in
1870 it was different. What is imprac-
ticable now was not only possible but
intended then, and II may safely be as
serted that had II not been for Cardinal
Antonel1 and Count Arnim the Pope
would still be exercising temporal sway
over the Leonine portion of the Eternal
City. and there would be no Roman
question.
Passing of PapaI Rule.
of course. all this is in one sense of
the word ancient history. But it is
timely TO recall It In connection with
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
ITALYS NATIONAL FESTIVAL.
Anniversary of the Establishment of Rome as the Capital

known as the Leonine City-to the care
of the Papal troops. il being intended
that the Pontiff should retain temporal
sway over that essentially eccIesias-
teal portion of the metropolis
Two days later the disorders in the
Leonine City had become so serious that
at the urgent request of Cardinal An
toneiH, the Papal secretary OF state,
who was in fear of an attempt being
made by the mob to sack the Vatican
and ST. Peters. Count Arnim, the Ger
man envoy. and other members of the
diplomatic corps, called upon General
Cadorna, entreating him to march his
army across the San Angelo bridge and
occupy the Leonine City for the purpose
of maintaining order there. Cadorna at
first refused. declaring that 1t would be
entirely contrary to the commands
which he had received. But he added
that as he had likewise been directed to
preserve order he would send the troops
over for that purpose If they were
asked for by the Pontiff himself, or by
his secretary of state
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

stood in front OF the burning buildings
and from an elevated platform threw
their water upon, the flames. The water
was supplied by line of men from the
engine to the nearest pump. These pass
ed leather buckets. called fire buckets,
along their line from pump to engine;
and as the engine threw water much
faster than the pumps could supply u,
there were frequent intervals in 'sh'ch
the engine was useless.
1t is wonderful that under these cir
cumstaaces fires occurring on windy
days could ever be extinguished. but IS
fact. the private property owner did
in time OF fire much more than he now
does. He covered the roofs OF his house
with wet blankets and the whole house
hold was employed in watching for
sparks at dangerous points and clear
ing them away.
fire then mesnt the vigorous en-
ployment of nearly every man. woman
and child in the exposed district. ard
even with all this the great fire OF 1921
made a sweep OF destruction.
In the subsequent summer. commit
tees were appointed TO visit the largo
cities and ascertain the best means In
use there to prevent the spread OF con
fagration. They came back and report