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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-31
F. N. SMITH,
Special Statesmen.

Office G. Q. NJ, Vancouver Barracks,
Wash, July 5, 1904.--Sealed proposals,
In triplicate, will be received here un-
til II o'clock, a. m, August 4. 1904, for
furnishing forage and bedding at posts
in this department. for year ending
June 80, 1905. Information furnished
here or by quartermasters at posts
U. s. reserves the right to reject or
accept any or all proposals or any part
thereof. Envelopes containing propo-
sails should be marked: Proposals for
Forage and Bedding at ----" addressed
F. G. Hodgson, c. @. M.
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DO YOUR.
SELF JUSTICE
Where and When to Buy YouI
Piano. and Why.
The Eilers Special Sale Well I'm
der Way-Bids Fair to Be
a Hummer.

The fish have commenced running
and so has the rush business commenc.
ed with us. Two pianos. two organs
and a pianola already sold. with oul
special sale less than a week old, II
not poor start.
i The conclusion Is Irresistible. offeI
good pianos at bargain prices to rea-
sonable people and they are going 70
buy. Every piano we are offering in
this sale bears the stamp OF quality
and highest grade.
why buy from an outsider when we
are permanently established In your
city. and have been ever since Janu-
ary. 1901. with Mr.. A. r, Cyrus as our
local agent?
/ II your piano needs tuning. we have
a resident tuner who will do the work
for you.
II anything Is wrong with your piano.
or II 1t Is not satisfactory, we have at
all times local agent here who will
be glad to adjust your claim and look
out for your interest.
II plano is wanted for some enter
tainment, we always have stock on
hand here for your use.
II you want to rent plano. here is
the only place you can find pianos In
stock all the year around.
When you buy Of us, you save the
expense OF buying money orders and
writing letters. for we have a local
agency and win receive all payments
here.
Think 1t over. We are permanently
established here and deserve your pa
tronage. BY our manifold advantages
in business management we save you
money.
Why buy from an outsider? Or why
pay big price for cheap piano, when
we win sell you high-grade plano Of
old established make for s210? Al
regular $500 piano, too. at that! Small
margins and quick sales" is our motto.
Organs! Who wants an organ? We
have one brand new for only s35; fully
guaranteed.
The Pianola. Don't forget that mar
velous instrument. Anyone can play
1t. Come and see.
store open every evening during
this sale.
EILERs PIANO HOUSE,
422-424 Commercial st.
Established in Astoria ever since
January, 1901.
Largest, most progressive and most
responsible piano dealers on the Pa
cific coast.
lea - F. N. SMITH,
Special Statesmen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-31
EILERs PIANO HOUSE,
422-424 Commercial st.

Established in Astoria ever since
January, 1901.
Largest, most progressive and most
responsible piano dealers on the Pa
cific coast.
tE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-31

furnaces were located. 1t bore the
name OF the Merthyr Tramway and
was in constant use In wales for many
years. Indeed, the old rails remained
in place until 1899. when thoroughly
modern railroad was surveyed through
that part of the country. Then the
quaint little cars and the rusty old
rails became part of the great Ameri-
can railroad historical museum.
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]. H. HANSEN.
GEO. KABoTH,
L. LEBECK.

Committee on Public Property Of the
Common Council of the City OF AS
toria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-31
NOTICE FoR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given. that up to
the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. on Monday,
the Sth day of August, 1904. the COM
mittee on Public Property Of the COM
mon council Of the City Of Astoria, at
the Office Of the Auditor and Police
Judge therein, will receive sealed bids
for the construction OF City Hall
for the City of Astoria according to
the plans and specifications therefor on
file in the office of the Auditor and
Police Judge, and ordinance number
1856 of said city providing for the
time and manner OF constructing said
City Hall. The bids must be accom-
panied with a certified check OF the
bidder payable to the Auditor and Po-
lice Judge or order, in five per cent
Of the amount bid, to be forfeited to
the City Of Astoria in case the bid
shall be accepted and the bidder shall
fail to enter into contract within three
days from notice or said acceptance.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

At the SiIht Of the engine she undCrstOod
transferring to him some Of the com
forts to be found in the other car. The
Russian officials swarmed around him
and praised his courage.
"And that American! He is brave
one tool" they said.
Yes: he is brave-braver than l."
said Neslerov weakly.
The train started back toward
TOmsk. 1t had about ninety miles to
60 to reach the Obi. During the jour
ncy Denton and Frances found them.
selves side by side in the rear car
with no one near enough to hear their
low spoken tones.
81 cannot understand YOU" said
Denton. "YOu first said tell the truth
then you yourself told the first dcliber.
ate lie Why"
Frances looked at him coolly.
Because ! thought il over. There
was good deal In what Neslerov said
Then. again. you and my father have
work to do. a career to make. money
to earn. and with the enmity of Ne.
slerov you would he ruined studied
it well. 1t Is better as said it, Let
il pass"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

and he lOnged for vengeance
| His closest conlidant now was Jan.
sky. who. owing to his mcrilorious
conduct in the apprehension of 81 great
a gang of conSpiratOrS rs the Paul
pOffs. was promoted at the request of
Neslerov to II post where he could ns.
sist his superior in his plans and ambi
tions.
He had told .Iansky the story of the
ride from Moscow. and it was of course
colorcd TO suit his purpose JanSky had
received his commiSs.on-thp first i'm
portant one since his arrival at Tomsk
to watch the American and find an
opportunity to wreak vengeance.
About twenty miles from the city of
TomSk was the village Of TivolOffsky, Il
small mining town Eeopled by convicts
TO this town the Paulpoffs had been
sent Vladimir was useful in the
mines. With his trcmrndous strength
he could do the work of two. aud i'm his
simple obedience TO the mandates Of
his su1criors he never uttered com
plaint. The old people did mental work.
cooking for the cUnvicts who had no
families or cleaning in the houses Of
the officers.
This new life came hardest upon the
old people. and il was their sufferings
that made Vladimir curse under his
breath.
One day .lansky entered the room
mol Nns ~, hnl rnTlipaI
"Well, what is it: | see you have
something 10 say" said Ncslcrov.
81 have. your eXccl.ency," replied the
superintendent of police. at concerns
hm--your enemy"
"Thc Americana"
"Ycs have ohcyed your commands
he has been constantly watched. And
at last we are in n position 10 strike"
NesIcrov sat up straight
"What? Tell me at once"
at is not yet revealed what the mans
object is. but he and the Paulpoffs are
plotting again"
! "rhe Paulpoifs?"
"They and the American He has
visited them twice. 1t was overheard
that he and Papa PaulpoH had a long
conversation about a picture"
| Neslcrov glanced at painting that
hung on the wall. 1t was the painting
he had taken from the Paulpoffs' house
at Perm.
What can he know about the pic
ture! asked the governor.
Il do not know. That is, as said,
not yet revealed"
| "Jansky." he said, II know what the
object Is II you do not. Listen care
fully now to what | say. 1t is quite
possible the American has discovered
the existence of the original Of that
picture you see there. 1t is smali
medallion, probably in locker 1t
( was lost some years ago by member
of my family and bears relation to Il
great mystery-the mystery of Gras.
low"
/ .Jansky shut his eyes and seemed to
be thinking
! "Jansky, your life and mine depend
on your action now. Do you uuder-
stand:"
II understand nothing.
"Tla' picture. if it is the ono mean.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13
SYNOPSIS OF
The Mystery Of GraSlOv

CHAPTER /. - Prince NeslerOv
wants to marry Frances Gordon. the
charming daughter OF an American
who IL building the TranSSiberian
railroad. Frances is interested in
the fortunes of Vladimir Paulpoff. n
stalwart Russian blacksmith. She
asks Nescrov to use his influence fol
Vladimir. H.-NrslerOv goes to Val
dimir's hut. The blacksmith has
talent and shows NerlerOv u picture
he has painted. 1t is the portrait Of
woman of rank copied from min
iature The prince IL excited and
asks for the original. Yaldimirs fa-
ther says it has been lost. TO Valdi-
mir old Paulpoff confesscs that he
lied to NeslerUv and still has the
miniature. III.-N.slerov has the
Panlpoffs sent to Siberia as nihiists.
IN-Frances Gordon goes to the
forge with books for Vladimir. At
the door of the lonely hut she en-
counters NcslrrOv The prince presses
his suit violently, and Frances stuns
him with pistol shot In the head.
V.-GorlOn wishes his daughter to
marry Jack Denton, an American
bridge engineer. Frances demands
that her father intercede with the
governor for Vladimir. They start
for Obi Neslerov boards the same
train, which breaks in two, and Mes
lerov has Frances alone in his power.
NI.-NeslerOv drags Frances before
u priest and bids him to perform a
marriage ceremony. Jack Denton
comes to the rescue. NeslerOv is
beaten off. FII.-Dentnn nearly
kills NeslerOv in n duel. VIlI.-Jack
promises Frances to save the black
smith.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

whistle of a speeding locomotive was
borne to him by the breeze. 1t came
one engine and car, the same as that
he was on, but a modern locomotive Of
American make. Gordon was in the
car with some officials from Tomsk.
Hey! That you. Dcnton?" he gasp
cd as the grimy bridgebuilder stepped
into the car, which was stopped ut the
side of the construction engine. my
girl and the governor Of Tonsk got
left behind in n car Seem
I'm all right" said Frances as she
emerged from her car and flew TO her
fathers arms.
did DcutOn save you! What was
u? Where is Neslcrov!" asked Gordon.
"Oh. he is in there" said Frances
coolly. We've had lively experience
| thought at one time we'd bc killed by
some savngcS. But MIR Denton and the
priuce-Uh, let's get on; I'm tired out
and hungry"
Denton heard and wondrrcd
In every new experience ne had had
with Frances Gordon he had been made
more and more aStOniShcd by the I'M
certain moods. the whiins, the strange
turns her caprice would take.
Glitch OH to this train and haul her
back to the Obi" said Denton. "lf the
road doesn't want this engine, | can
use it III the Obi bridge"
This attachment was soon made. and
Mr.. Gordon after visiting the prince
and corgratulating him upon bis rS
cape from the savageS, assisted in
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

DENTON TURNS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER.
~ ENTON presented an unruned
~ Take me to the governor" ,"
hc said
"The governor is resting" growlcd a
fellow whose face was Il mass of greasy
hair. You will kill him"
NONSENSE. Take me to the govern
or. If you kill me. he will die"
'Why is that builder of bridges? Is
there god who avcngcs the death of
Amrricans:'
ut will need no god to ,lo that now.
The case is simply that Nrslrrov needs
better care than you can give him. He
is badly injured. 1t is necessary that
he shall be taken to Tomsk at once. |
can start within the hour. There will
not be another train TO the Obi in four
days. Do you desire to keep your pre-
cious governor here and have him die
on your hands,"
mo. Let us see what the governor
has to say
Ii was Il solemn crowd that marched
IN two columns. with Denton between.
to the hut of the village priest, where
NeSlprOv lay.
"Why do you bring him hcrc?" asked
the priest. Heard you not what his
eXcellcncy said?"
Hold your peace. Wait till You hear
them speak together" WAS the reply
Ncslerov looked up M his conu,rroT.
ana an expression Of hatred came into
his eyes. ,IeIton made no show of sen.
timent o. compassion.
81 understand you commanded these
Villagers to kill me-" he said, standing
ut the side of the bed and looking cold
ly and sternly at his victim. II just
wanted to say before they kill me
which they certainly will do If you in
sist-that In that case you would prob
ably die here for lack of proper care"
you cannot help me - you would
not" answered Neslcrov.
That Is for you to say. | am. not a
murderer. | had no desire to kill you.
You attacked me- and defended my
self | am going back to Tomsk, pro-
vided your savage villagers don't kill
me, and merely came to ask If you
would be pleased to so"
"How" he asked.
"In the same car you came thus far
In"
"But how? There is no train due for
days"
81 will take you to Tomsk il you
promise never again to molest Mr.
Gordon or his daughter"
~ promise" said Neslerov. II will
order the villagers to permit you to
60"
Denton then went to the car and ex-
amined 1t. He discovered where a
orw in the iron hail weakened the
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

".,c cumc-l 10 not know why he
came" murmured the old woman in de-
spar.
II will tell you. He came to consplHs
against the life Of Ncslerov. governor
of Tomsk."
"No. no. swear he did not"
Good! Then If you know he did not.
| you must know why he did come here.
Out with it, now, if you value your
life"
MY life! All. you would not harm
helpless old womanw
| For answer Jansky brought his whip
down ON her bony shoulders.
"Havc mercy" cried the unfortunate.
"Will you tell why the American vis
tied this house,"
81 know mott"
"Takc her: tie her thumbs = there.
over the door" he commanded savage
ly.
His two gallant men needed no fur
thcr bidding. The aged woman was
seized, cords were fastened to her
thumbs, and she was placed standing
III the doorway .IanSky had indicated
with her thumbs hung above her head
Tear the rags from her back
A rude hand tore away her garments
to the waist.
Now. then. old hag" said .Iansky
understand have come for the trash
ard will have it, If you do no. -r"
! It to me. | will kill you ! will ..lP
truth from Paulpoff. who has more
sense than you. Now. what was the
business that brought the American
| here?
II know mott! whispered the yo,Ian.
with great sob. Isl
"Thc LASH" roared Jansky.
One of his police swung his heavy
whip. and the lash came down across
the naked shoulders A livid mark
told the course, and Mamma Paulpoff
cried OFT in agony
This must be known said Jansky.
Either you or some one must tell.
What brought the American here? Was
J 1t concerning II pictureF'
IL know not" said the woman.
"The lash, Twice" ordered Jansky.
4 white line and a red one marked
the blows of the whip, Mamma Paul
poff screamed in her awful torture.
Her limbs grew weaker, aud she hung
by The cords tied TO her thumbs. The
thumbs were black,
You will learn said Jansky .Ie
officers OF the czar must take these
steps to protect his empire WITH the 3
lesson you have had, tell the truth
What brought the American here
Il know not" answered the woman
"Hclls furies upon herr said Ian
sky. almost beside himself "Thr lash.
Three times
Your arm is weak" said tn" police
officer who had done no whip .lg
J LET mo try"
( \ smile of horrible cruelty Gro ;Sr,t
his face rs he stepped by the s.t.r III
the woman. Ills whip whistlcd in tie
all. It fell oncr-twicp thrice, and
with scream, her head fell back iler
eyes glazed
Hold. Quick Release her and rr
store her to consciousness" ordered
Jansky She is unconscious and cas'
not feel our punishment"
They cut her down. laid h,I ll.r
floor and poured liquor down hs.r
throat
| Groans came from her rs they work
ed
God. take me from this awful pain!''
she murmured
''She feels again. said IunSky in
savage Slee. String her up
Again she was raised aud the cords
were fastened to hcr thnmhs
continued on 18th pagp.l
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

must nc brought TO me. NJ Ancri-
can, If he proves to be interested in II,
must know or SUSPECT something | do
not wish him TO know. There are ways
whereby even an American could dis
appear in Siberia. And. Iansky. Nladi-
mir PaulpoH is II most dangerous plot.
ter even here. He ought 10 bc placed
where lic can do no more mischief"
IL begin to understand" said JauSky
grimly.
He bowed and rft the palace AID
rode toward Tivoloffsky.
Two days passed, during which Ian
sky watched and kept himself in rcadi
ness to act. Then. while Mamma Paul
poM was alone in her Int. she heard an
imperative knocking ut the door. Papa
PnulpoT and Vladimir had just gone
to the mine Denton, the American,
fCre Mamma paIlpoff had been
through so much trouble of late that
tn" slightest sound Jared upon her
SHE turned wllitcr still and stepped
backward as she saw the dark and
forhddng face Of LanSky, Behind
.InnSky were two of the ToInsk pO
lice
''i0m ar" Mamma Pauipoff," said
Iansky, slipping his foot in the door
and working his way inside.
II ann yon know me; was at
Perm" faltcrrd the trembling old wo,
nan.
II am quite well aware that you
were ct Perm. old woman. and also
that conspiring son of yours. 1t show
ed the mercy of the car that you re-
ceived 10 worse punishment. This is
heaven compared to what YOU de-
served"
I'VE had done nothing. your excel
lency"
What! You still persist in that lie!
You were M! il the game. and you are
still at it. let me tell YOU"
1T is not So walled the old woman
having visions of horrible puniSllmcnts
of which she had beard
Don't tell ne" sad JanSky, bran.
dishng a whip he carried The other
two did the same. but their whips were
heavier
The old woman crouched against the
wall
Don't lie to me again" ,hundored
Jansky. Il have been watching you
every Cay since you came to this place.
] say you are still conSpiring"
1T is not so. swear it in the name
Of Cod" cried Mamma Paulpoff,
Let me tell you, it will be worse for
you If you do not tell the truth You
are receiving n visitor who is suspect.
cd"
ia visitor! know no one" gasp
eG~hamma raulpoff.
'Oh. do you not? B;:t you We're here
when he came. Did he come to see you.
your husband or your SON.
"Who-of whom do YOU speak,! ask,
ed the frightened o,d woman.
"Cf whom would speak save that
accursed American? He has twice
made attempts upon the life of the gov.
ernor Of Tomsk Yet the governor in
the kindness of his heart has not mo-
Tested him. But he was warned ii n
third attempt was made it would go
hard with him"
"Ah. it is impossible! He is so good
so kind
Good and kind. eh? In what man
ner does he display it,
"Oh. lie came-he came
The old woman stumbled and touu-
dered 1t had been borne in upon her
understanding by Papa Paulpod that
on 10 account must she breathe word
to any person concerning the visit OF
which .Iansky spoke.
.f..,,, ,..'.,. S,,rp,rI IapSty
" nnN'. o'lt - - ',, >''T'N'N 'iuNN,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13

"nrrr we are NJ \ashov." he SAID.
"For the time beng YOU are home
again"
EYES, she replied, with the slightest
tremor in her voice Thanks to YOU.
! am home ngain- in my temporary
home"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13
CHAPTER y.

JANShl, SUFEKIN FNIJENT UF PULICE.
"a YESLEROV lay in his palace In
Tomsk, slowly recovering.
His heart was filed with rage.
and he lOurpd for ypurpancp
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-05-13
CHATTER IX.

DENTON TURNS LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER.
~ ENTON presented an unruflled
n ID front.
AS Take me to the governor"
nN Snil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07

Palermo an investor OF Putnam Court. No
LIS 152 West Oneaundred s'dfouTth-st. six story
apartment house. 81. 0xssNIoO feet.
Taylor Douglass have sold for Johanna Marco TO J.
p Hansen the brownstone single nathouse. on
lot leSrloo feet No sos East one-hundred-
teentl-sL
III Parave the southeast Of Onehundred-an1-
twentisthst. four hathOuss. with store. to Mrs
Quay.
Isaac Kuhn has sold No COS to EigAty-tourt
ST. Eve story houses fora Mrs Runk Of
Berlin. Germany. MandeIbaun & Levine
Philip =. Payton. jr. has sold for Aaron Assem- to q
story triple hathouse No. 124 West one
hunlred-and- thirty fourth-st.. 25x99 II feet.
n. T. KERRY has sold tho following For Eliza NJ
Nichols vereer Axel Il seaGale. plot 5oxeo feet
The east side Of Parave. 30 feet north OF one-hun-
kaz John Jordan Mary katz the three story fiat
ave and 0ne-hu n5red-and-s eventy-dfth-st
Charles B Gunb has sold No lee Fast seyenty-atth-
Mayer lie has bought from Louis 7. Barnard No. lo7
yan has sola Mrs Kp Eaa No e; 80
Schneider & Baohrach have sold No POI East Eighty
hr--st. SIX story tenement house on lot -o9&loZZ
Morris Franklin has sold through y Walker 70 Meyer
,isy-rs Reuben l. Lester and Abraham Hymanson. Nos
plot 5oxloC feet
wa3 . IsieTs &C. have sold foT MsTy as35Tii
OF Boston Road. near fremont ave.
ana David Hs5er N6s 8i7 ana So EAST hi-s
od6es cohen hsSe 9 S5sS f rom KaTonu Fly No
25xT5 feet
simon Fin, has sold toz John Hanlon apa Lawrence
Lynch respectively Nos 23S and 2sO East OnehunlreI
Enielevenhst Two threesory dwelling houses plot
SOx1O011 feet.
Henry Fox sold fo- Jacob swsetusn and David
Reich No PAT West Ore-hundrei- cleyeuth-Et
six ha-hoUso. plot b GElo0 il
Charles FHas has sold Samuel Bitterman. Nos 1H2
and 104 West Oneyhundros- and fifteenth I've
story fathouSez. plot 62SXlUG Il feet
Joseph r Fest has sold Martin Caufheld. No 49,
West Sixtyeirhth-st. FIVE story fiathouse
feet. % William Louis BeTls.
II. kornbuth. in conjunction With r. Il Jacman
sold for Charles p Gunh. no. 24O East one-hundred-
81,
90 Il
NJ Levy & CO. have sold FOR Charles Levy 0 Isaac
FlUnherg no - East One-huud-eI-
i've story ra-LOGse. plot 2TElCU11
Schneider & Isa-hrach have sold A. 4. Ionsk. Nos
20 and 1Ofa Fart SUe-hun1rCi
five story tenement houses. plot 55N1uo1 II
Schneider d Bachrach have sold for Margaret B-en
No % East t1e--unl hist "a
hathouse. a lot 1878
Martin HaaEe ana George 7. IAppnaa have purchased
from Max Nathan No 2O42 FIrst-aye. q lot y 4Kl13
Daniels Teitelhaurn have sold 20 David Strauss No
GoE75 feet.
David Stewart has sold for George II sin1onson to
George D ElUTi No Us West Cehun tref
fthst. two story au1 basement
ing house. lot 1sxs5