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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
Bids for Court House Pounds
ton Are 0ne.half Higher Than
Estimate Of Architect.
COURT WlTHHoLDS ACTION
Will Make Investigation ~ to
What Work Can BE d0ne for
Before Rendering Final
Decision In Matter.

The county court opened bids last
evening for the construction Of the
court house foundation, and. pending
detailed reports from Architect IASa~
rus. has withheld final action. The
bids were ell surprisingly in excess Of
the estimate. and there were intima-
tions that perhaps something or some
body colored iurked In the woodpile.
In inviting offers for the building
Of the foundation, the court required
contractors 10 make detailed bids. The
lump price for the work was asked,
and following were separate specih-
cations as to the price per pound. for
instance. for steel All Of the con-
tractors contented themselves with SUBJ
mitting lump offers for the work. ig-
noring the separate specifications In
the blanks furnished by the court.
The bids submitted were as follows
and were opened by the court at s
yesterday afternoon:
John Bingham. Portland; to
be completed In four
months .''f, f's'f f''fff''fSAt"' "
Bingham q flynn, Portiandi
four months ...... ...... 2l,6IO %
Marshall Bros, Portland; i2O
days ... -. ....... ei,isS t5
Ferguson 4 Houston. Asto-
ria; lit days ..... ....... 2O,sS7 90
The bids Of John Bingham and Bing-
ham q Flynn were tlot accompanied
by certified checks for 10 per cent OF
the amount OF the bid. as specified In
the call. and therefore were rejected as
irregular.
Mr.. Lazarus came into court, and
when he locked over the bids he whIs-
tied long and audibly. Mr.. Lazarus
has been III for some time. and quite
III at that and he was not posted in
detail. the work having been left to
Mr.. Grondahl. his assistant. But he
knew the tenders Of the contractors
were one-half In excess OF the esti-
mate. and he whlstled when he saw
the bids.
The architect called the attention Of
the court TO the fact that the con-
tractors had dlsregarded the formula
provided In the blanks, and expressed
the opinion that this was rather a
peculiar circumstance. He was salts
fed the bids were unreasonably high.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
MASS OF Sores
Awful Suffering Of a Boy
from an itching
HumOur.
CURED BY CUTICURk
Not One Square Inch Of Skin on
His Whole Body Was
Unaffected.

"My little son, boy Of Ave, broke
out with an itching rash. Three doc
tors prescribed for him, but he kept
getting worse until we could not dress
him any more. They finally advised
me TO try certain medical college, but
It's treatment did not do any good. At
the time was indut to try Cuticura
Remedies be was so bad that / had to
cut his hair of and put the Cuticura
Ointment on him on bandages, as 1t was
impossible to touch him with the bare
hand. There was not one square Inch
OF skin on his whole body that was not
affected. He was one mass of sores.
The bandages used to stick to his skin
and In removing them II used TO take
the skin off with them, and the screams
from the poor child were heart-break-
ing. ] began to think that he would
never get well, but after the second
application Of Cutlcura Ointment
began to see signs of Improvement,
and with the third and fourth appllca-
tlons the sores commenced to dry up.
His skin peeled of twenty times, but 1t
finally yielded to the treatment. l used
the Cuticura Resolvent for his blood.
and now / can say that he Is entirely
cured, and stronger and healthier boy
you never saw than he Is to-day"
ROBERT WATTAM,
t922 Center AVE., Chicago, ILL.,, Dec.
so, 1897.
No return in six years, Mr. Wattam
writes, Feb. 2S, 1908.
"Your letter OF the 2lst In regard to
the case Of my little boy at hand. am
truly thankful TO say that the cure
effected by the Cuticura Remedies has
been q most thorough and successful
cure to date
Sold thrcaghoul the wmld. cutisura Rssolvenl, 500.
On fasm Of Choeezss Cesea fs, ae. PEE vial Of 60),
Olnlmenl se Soap 2se. Depoia, L0ndon, 81 Charter
houas sq Paris, Rus Dc IA palx, Boson, iS Columbus
Avo. Potter Drug and Chem. Corp, eeie Proprietor.
- eena fsr 'Hev 70 Care EvsEy Hnmoak'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03


The Denver q Rio 0rande, In COM.
nection with the Missouri Pacific, win
run series Of personally conducted
excursions 10 the worlds fair during
June. These excursions will run
through TO g. Louis without change
u cars making short stops at principal
points enroute. The Grst Of these sx-
eursions win leays Portland June tn,
ana the second June nth. The rate
from Astoria win b se7.so to st. Loais
and return. Excursionists going Via
the Denver . Mo Grands have the
privilege Of returning via q different
route. This IL the most pleasant way.
as well 90 the most delightful route. to
cross the continent. The stops ar
ranged give an opportunity to visit
the various points os interest In and
about Salt Lake City, Denver and
Kansas City. II you wish to accom-
pany one Of these excursions write at
once to w. C. Mcbride, ia Third
street. Portland, for sleeping car res
ervations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

and at first advised the court to reject
lali OF them. After some consideration,
however, he suggested that the matter
be Held up until he could secure prices
and submit 10 the court a statement
which would show the probable cost Of
the work OF installing the foundation.
His suggestion was favorably acted
Upon.
Judge Trenchard stated that the es-
innate Of the cost Of the work was
only ti0.200. This estimate was made
with a view TO allowing the contractor
a reasonable profit. and when the bids
came In $4,000 higher the breath Of
the members Of the court was almost
taken away There was some specu-
Iation az 10 whether or not the con.
tractors had come TO an understand
Ing, which prompted Judge Trenchard|
TO remark that IL there was any com
bination Of bidders the court would
and II quite convenient to itself carry
on the work under the supervision Of
the architect. Mr. Lazarus win pre-
pare list showing all Of the details
which should have been shown in the
blanks furnished the contractors. and
this will give the court an accurate
idea OF what the cost Of the work real
iy should be. The original estimate
prepared by Mr.. Grondahi was based
on work somewhat different from that
upon which the contractors made their
offers. but the court was unable TO see
that the difference in price should have
been no great. 1t was quite evident
from the statements made at the ses-
sion Of the court that the work would
never be undertaken at the amount
carried by the lowest bid. and 1t would
not be surprising II the county went
ahead with. the foundation on Its own
responsibility.
The estimate of the cost Of the char
acter Of foundation for which bids
were rendered yesterday was $4,000.
Mr.. Grondahl who has had 20 years
experience with this class Of work, sub
mItted his estimate TO the county court
some time ago. He estimated that
pilIng foundation. which includes con-
crete work, would cost $4,000. In view
Of the wide difference In the Agures
Of tho architect aEG1 those Of the con-
tractors, the court suspected that per-
haps some understanding had been
reached by the contracl6fs;
You may rest assured we WIN see
to II that the work is done reasonably
said Judge Trenchard last evening.
we are not at the mercy of contrac-
tors. by any means, and can ourselves
undertake the work II we deem such
action advisable. We are spending the
peoples money. and 1t shall be our
aim to spend 1t properly or not at
ALL"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

The Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany will place round trip tickets from
Portland to 81. Louis and return on
account OF the world's fair on sale as
follows:
June 10Th, nth and 18th.
July 1st, End and Srd.
August 9th, 9th and 10th.
Sept. 9Th, 9th and 9TH.
October 3rd, 9th and 9th.
The round trip rate to 81, Louis and
return from Portland win be se7.5O.
Tickets will be good for return via any
direct line,
A round trip rate of $3.50 will also
be made from Portland to Chicago and
return.
II passenger desires to take In both
Chicago and st. Louis the round trip
rate will be $500. rs
All tickets will be good for 90 days
from date OF sale. Tickets will be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
81. Louis Divine Says Five Room
Flats Are TO Blame for Race
Suicide and Late Marriages
fAvoRs EARLY MARRIAGES
Urges Ministers 60 Preach Value
Of Early Marriages to
Their Flocks nc
Heme.

et. Louis. June Ain an address be.
fore the MIssOutf state Congressional
Association on The Religious oppor.
tunity and Obligation Of the Home.
Rev. Cyrus r. stimson OF Kansas City
impressed upon the ministers that IT Il
their duty to have large families.
The modern nye-room nat. he de-
clared to be an enemy to family life
and emphasized this remark by stat
Ing that the owners Of such property
have placed premium on small fami-
lies and accordingly upon infants.
one OF the great evils Of modern So
ciety he declared to be the fact that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

New York, June 2.-Plans have been
completed by the committee on ar
rangements for the ninth annual con-
vention OF the National Association OF
Credit Men. The meeting viii con-
vene In this city on June Is and ses-
sons win continue three days. More
than 500 delegates are expected to at
tend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

Albuquerque, N. NJ. June 2.-Judge
Baker OF the district court has made
permanent the injunction restraining
the striking Santa Fe machinists from
molesting the company's property or
interfering with non-union employees
A motion by the machinists to modify
the injunction so as to permit them to
converse with non-union men was de-
MED.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
s.sr.lInp Evidence.

Fresh testimony In great quantity
ls constantly coming in. declaring DR.,
Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion, Coughs and Colds TO be unequal
ed. a recent expression from T. ].
Mcfarland, Beniorville. Va. serves as
example. He writes: 4 had Bron-
chitis for three years and doetored oil
the time without being benefited. Then
I began taking DIR. Kings Nav Dlseoy-
cry. and few bottles wholly cured
me-" Equally effective In curing all
Lung and Throat troubles. Consump.
tion. Pneumonia and Grip. Guaran.
teed by chas. Rogers, Druggist. Trial
bottles free: regular sizes, 5oc and
$500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
Stree. Car Strike.

Houston, Tex, June 2.-The street
carmen's union this morning at 2:45
o'clock ordered strike to take place
at once. The company is prepared for
the move and has strike breakers at
San Antonio and Denison who are ex-
pected tonight. No cars will be moved
this morning. About 200 men are af-
fected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

people put on marriage obligations
until too late In life. Parents are
greatly to be blamed for this. They
exact OF the suit or for their daugh-
ter's hand conditions that most young
men cannot comply with. 1t IL the
duty Of ministers Of the gospel to
preach to the members OF their flock
urging early marriage ana large fami-
lies"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
CONC TO THE FART
What 10 DO n You Desire Practical
Information,

WnAt 70 W " IVu es""~ ''~S'""'
Information,
II you contemplate visiting the st.
Louis Exposition, to secure reliable In
formation az TO railroad service. the
lowest rates and the best routes. Also
as 70 the local conditions in st. Louis;
hotels. etc. etc,
II you win write the undersigned,
stating what information you desire,
the same win be promptly Furnished
II we do not have Il on hand. will
secure Il for you II possible. and with
out any expense 10 you. Address
d. IL. TRUMBuLL.
Commercial Agent. lt2 Third street.
Portland. Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
Excursion to ssavisw.

Excursion TO Seaview and return
Sunday, June 5th. Steamer Nahcotta
leaves o. r. & N. dock at a. m
Fare for round trip, sIOO. An excel
lent opportunity to see the wreck Of
the schooner Frank w. Howe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03
Notice to Stockholders.

There win be a meeting Of the
Stockholders Of the Lewis & Clark
Telephone Line Saturday. June 4th,
1904, at Peterson & Browns Shoe
Store. BY w. ]. INGALLS,,
Chairman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR., Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a
happy. vigorous old age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-03

The beer that made Milwaukee FAM
ous-Schlitz-is always on draught at
The Grotto. otto MikkelsOn. proprie-
tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17


MIR and Mrs. Larz Anderson. who have
been abroad for several months, sailed to-
day from SOUTHAMPTON.
Mrs. Sarah C. Turnbull of 1927 N street
northwest has returned from a sojourn or
three months. visiting relatives in New
York, Brooklyn and Boston.
This evening at half past the marriage
of Miss Minnie Ruff and Lieut.. George Red
field Spalding. Corps of Engineers L. s. A.
will be soemnized at the Calvary Baptist
Church by Rev. J. ]. Muir. The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Ruff.
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the late A NJ.
Clapp, public printer. Miss Dorothy Ruff
will attend her sister maid of honor,
and Miss Fanny May Bangs and Miss Ruth
Van Aukam will be bridesmaids The best
man will be Lieut.. Edwd. Markham. Corps
of Engineers. L. S. A. The ushers will be
Lieut.. Peck, Lieut.. Pillsbury, Lieut. Dent,
Lieut.. Sheriff.. Lieut.. Burnett. 18th Cav
airy, and DR.. Percy Jones. U. s. A. The
bride will wear her mothers wedding dress,
yelled in chiffon The maid of honor will
wear white liberty silk, and the bridesmaids
white mousseline gowns Gen. and Mrs.
George Spalding of Michigan, parents of
the groom. are here to attend the wedding;
also Miss Smith of Ithaca, Mrs. Schafer of
Philadelphia and Mrs. G. l.. Baker of Buff
falo. A reception from to 10 at the home
of Mr. and Mrs II. II. Clapp grandparents
of the bride. will follow.
Thursday evening the handsome home OF
Mrs. Ida L. Chase department president
of the Woman's Relief Corps was the
scene of brilliant reception, rendered Mrs.
Ida A Oldroyd, national junior vice presi-
dent, by the Department of Potomac
w. r. c.
The spacious rooms were beautifully deco
rated in the rich color of the National w.
r. c. emblem. golden yellow, which was
profusely used in the parlors, where the
hostess. her staff and the guest of honor
received.
The dining room was gorgeous In the
stars and stripes, which were arts ;ically
festooned into a background for the de-
partment ladies, Mrs Emma c. Little9Ahn,
Mrs. Sue M Carey Mrs. Marion Gregory,
Mrs. Caroline Fisher and Mrs. Jane n.
Bridaham, who presided over the buffet
luncheon Over 600 guests called to pay
their respects to Mrs. Oldroyd, who wore
an elegant gown of black lace over white
silk. with diamond ornaments. Mrs. Chase
was becomiHgly attired in black lace and
carried red roses
Among the people who enjoyed the de-
nghtful occasion were Department Com
mander Hart and staff, the Old Guard and
CNOntipne On iytb Do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

J. Brewer and Miss Carrie Sanford, with a
few friends were present at the wedding.
The couple will reside at 6S03 Plymouth
avenue. St. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

DR.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Becker are visiting
Brigadier General and Mrs. ]. Franklin
Bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

The Misses Florence and Edith Harris
have returned from their summer vacation
In the mountains of Pennsylvania, Lake
Hopatcong, N. j., and Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

MIR and Mrs. Larz Anderson. who have
been abroad for several months, sailed to-
day from Southampton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. Susan Shoop and her daughter, Miss
Shoop, of Willamsport, Md, who have been
visiting in Baltimore, are in the city, the
guests of Mrs. Shops daughter, Mrs j.
William De Grange, No. $40 A street north
east. Mrs Shoop is ninety-two years of
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Nine. Routt-Johnson, after an absence
of several months, has returned to her
home, Is Iowa circle. where she will be
pleased to see her friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Miss Hester R. Bunch of 20 n street lef
Thursday for Long Branch, N j., after
which she will visit friends in Providence
X. l., and the Catskill mountains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

eff they're RicE1's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-one F Street, Cor. Tenth.
Entire building Main One fifty"
Rich's
Fall
Footwear
the recognized
S t a m d a # d of
fashion correct
ness.
Again the fall season has
rolled around and, as in the
many seasons past, it finds
this great shoe establishment
the leading shoe shop in the
south.
1t finds Rich's styles the
accepted fashions by people
of taste and refinement.
1t finds the stocks and as
sentiments fully complete and
ready for early selection.
1t finds this the most COM
plete shoe shop in the world,
barring none, showing foot
wear for every need, and all
of it up to that standard of
excellence and elegance and
fashion exclusiveness which
brings the name of Rich to
mind first when distinctive
footwear is thought of.
To describe the many
handsome effects for fall and
winter would require a page
of this newspaper-our Win
dow display is but limited
reflection of what is to be
seen inside. One whole floor
devoted to the selling of
mems and young mems foot
wear. One whole floor de-
voted to the selling of wo-
mems street shoes. One
whole floor given to the ex-
hibit and selling of women's
evening, reception and we'd
ding footwear, carriage
boots, riding boots and leg
gings and other novelty foot
wear for women. A whole
foorful of children's and
misses footwear.
Competent shoeftters in
every department-who are
anxious to please you and
who see to it that you get
properly fitted.
Just now when young la
dies and young men are
making preparations for their
return to collegewe wish to
direct special attention to
Our specially-made college"
footwear, combining style,
comfort and durability.
We also ask the attention
OF mothers who are now get
ting the younger ones ready
for school. The question of
comfort in children's shoes
has been given the most seri-
Gus consideration, for we
realize that the little feet are
easily ruined by ill-ftting
footwear. Such confidence
have mothers in this store
that the children are often
sent here with notes asking
us to use Our best judgment.
Especial efforts have been
made to show complete va
riety of wedding footwear for
the benefit of those who will
take part in the different
weddings in social life which
will take place during the
coming month of October.
Footwear for the entire
trousseaux can be purchased
here. Special orders to suit
any individual taste executed
promptly.
Enthusiasts of riding, golf
ing, hunting and other sports
will find here the necessary
footwear for wear while thus
engaged.
b. Rich'S Sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Miss Prudence B. Higgins of Wheeling
W. Va, is visiting the family of Capt. ]. E
Hart of Capitol HILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Miss Daisy A. Lucas, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James ]. Lucas, and Mr. David
ID. Roger will be married Wednesday, No
vember %, at the home of the brides par
ents, 2242 18th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. George H. Mcmillan and Mrs IT n
Whyte and sons, Clifford and Russell. are
spending the month of September at Allan.
tic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

The Congenials will give the opening
dance of the season next Thursday evening
September q at National Rifles armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Miss Sadie Eiseman of 1922 9th street
northwest after an absence of two months,
has returned from ST. Louis,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

The engagement of Miss Florence A. VIII
son. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. X. Z. VIII
son. to Mr. William F. Elliott has been an
nounced. The wedding will take place Oc-
tober 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

DIR. ]. R. Wellington has returned to
city.
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Mr. and Mrs Lambert F. Bergman of
1000 M street northwest have closed their
cottage at Washington Grove and returned
home, with their niece, Emma Mae wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Messrs Edward Farrell, Thomas Cannon
and Robert Breck have returned from q
pleasant trip to New York. Atlantic City
and Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. Sarah c. Turnbull of 1927 n street
northwest has returned from a sojourn or
three months. visiting relatives in New
York, Brooklyn and Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

DR.. II. Fl. Hawxhurst and family have re-
turned from their summer outing on the
South Bluffs of Block Island. N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. Alice WEIGH and her daughter Mil
dred of Capitol Hill have returned after
an extended tour through Connecticut and
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. j. Miner of Washington. Miss Mar,
r. Frazier and Miss Viola Mae Britt of
Hyattsville. Md. have started on a trip to
Niagara and Canada ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. v. NJ. Fookes left Saturday
for st. Louis and Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. Frances NJ Rowdybush, wife of DR.
r. Frank Rowdybush. after a vacation OF
TOUR months In the west and visit to the
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

DR.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Schafhirt have re.
turned from their trip abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. E. NJ Chunn of Capitol Hill is visit
ing relatives in Moorefield, w. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

AT Zion Lutheran Church last Wednesday
evening Miss Katherine Louise Leonberger
and Mr.. William Beale were married by
Rev. c. F. Bergner. The church was beau
ufully decorated with palms and ferns The
bride was attired In white china silk. trim
med with real lace, and carried a shower
bouquet of bride roses, while the maid
of honor, Miss Annie Miller, who also wore
white china silk, carried bridesmaids
roses The best man was Mr.. Herman W.
Denston and the ushers were Mr. Bernard
Lerch, Mr. Herman Schwering, Mr. Charles
Fischer, Mr.. Clifford Best. After the cere-
mony the couple and their near friends and
relations went to the home of the brides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-17

Mrs. Emma Sanford Kerr and Mr.. Joseph
D. D. Doyd. both of this city. We're married
in st. Louis. September r. by Rev. Mr.
Crandt of the Christian Church. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. San
ford. who have sent out cards announcing
the wedding. The brides sister, Mrs Leo