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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Basement Bar
gains.
Specials In Cur CrOckefy
Dept.

53-piece Fancy Decorated Semi. Porce.
lain Dinner Sets; an extraordinary of.
fer for those who need tableware; /;
regular So value; while they last one
set to a family, at, each, only. .Ss.es
Another large shipment of those dainty
little japanese Cups and Saucers; the
SIPS kind; on sale Friday, Saturday
and Monday, at, per set of six, only
Handsome Crystal Glass Flower Vases;
everywhere sold at 25c; in all sizes
and 20 different designs, at each, dur
ing this sale, only ..............Isc
Our basement is so full of new things
at such attractive prices that a suitable
description is not possible in this space.
When in the store don't fail to pay this
department a visit. You'll find a per.
feet cavalcade of suitable bargains mere
to greet you.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Attractive Offer
IngS In our Hard
ware Dept. Bar
gains In Pocket
Knives.

We have on display in one Of our large
windows large assortment Of Pocket
Knives slightly damaged by fire and
water while they were en- route to us
on the steamship Oregon. Values range
from 81 to $50. While they last,
take your pick at, each, only. :. soc
A SHORT TALK ON CUTLERY.
We are sole agents in Astoria for the
celebrated CLAUSE make of Cutlery,
and have a full stock of knives, razOrs
and shears always on hand. Every
article mo matter what the price,
with the Clauss brand on it, is abso.
mtely guaranteed satisfaction or your
money back.
Clauss Razors ................"S2.5o
Clauss Shears ....."..3sc to SI.oo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Successful Participants in Recent Tests
of Gray Matter.

of Gray Matter.
There were - applicants for teachers
certificates at the school examinations
held this week aud which closed last
evening. OF this number II were for
county certificates and seven for state
certificates, three OF the latter being
from Portland. After examining the
papers Of the applicants, certificates
were granted to the following persons;
First grade, George W, Sickles second
grade. Misses Rennie l., Bosch. Selma
Norherg Ellen Nowlen, Sarah H. Gray
of Astoria; lnex Luce OF Forest Grove,
third grade, Emma Knutson, Rose Mat.
sou Esther 4. Larson, Lola phair and
Karen NJ. Lauridsen, The papers of
those taking the state examination have
been forwarded TO the state hoard at
Salem.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

500 yards of Standard Table OH
Cloth; in every desirable colorj you
choose the pattern; one yard or a
100; during this sale, at only, a
yard ..... .................I5c
] 900 yards of Pure Linen Crash;
makes excellent kitchen towels;
usually sold at lOc; during this
sale, all you want, at, q yard,
only .......... ..............Se
A large assortment of Ladies' Fine
Belts; worth up 70 81; while they
last your choice for, each, only soc
$50 Sun Bonnets, all that's left;
everywhere sold at 25c; every
housewife should own one at, each,
only ...... ..........,.....ISe
Only q few left Of those dainty
little town and country shirts;
regular price 1925 to $500; while
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

Dr. }, Il, Wetherbee and young Mr.
Thompson Of Portland, who are In the
city for few days recreation returned
from fishing trip OF two days with 90
fine trout Together with the fun and
their good fortune as anglers they are
feeling rather light of heart and are
thinking seriously of repeating the ex'
eursinn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

4 delightful little luncheon party at
the Moore this week was formed of Mr..
and Mrs, ]. T.. Higgins aud the Misses
Margaret ani Winifrcd Higgins Of As,
toria and Miss Ruth Gillet of Stanford
university, California, and Miss Milola
Jay Ward
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

Miss Louise Gleason Of the Gleason
house gave surprise Thursday in aonor
Of Miss Ethel Chamberlain. Cards were
played and the afternoon proved most
enjoyable. Those present were; Miss
Louise Gleason, Miss Ethel Chamberlain,
Miss Sadie Jackson. Miss Frorrtte
Noyle, Miss Genesieve Kelly, AIiss Alice
Bucknaire, Miss Margaret Kelly and
the Misses jackson, Barber and Mrs
Gleason, also Mcssrs. Gleason. Hugens,
kcrell Madison, Gordon and William
Frazier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

l.omie Barrett, Roy Barrett Arthur
Olson, Eddie pausch, James Curtain,
Amos Frank, Floyd Frank, Henry Shaw,
Arthur Eastman, Cecil Mccartney.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Seaside Murmurings.
About the People and Social Doings Of
the Beach City.

Seaside, Aug, l2,-Thngs here this
week have been lively in all circles, The
fairer sex resorted 10 all sorts Of
schemes TO best the surf, giving various
little receptions and teas in hope of
winning from the tremulous breakers
their devotees, but as has been the Gus.
tom since the season opened. the ma.
iori,y spend their afternoons In the
waters. locksley Hall and the Moore
report good crowds. the Portland con.
tingent, of course, predominating, but u
gocdly number Of people register from
all parts Of the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

7, d. Honeyman came down Friday
for an over Sunday visit with his moth
or aud family, who are registered at
the Moore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

i, L, Thompson Of Portland has pur'
chased several lots here and coutcmplat.
ed erecting handsome cottage this win
ter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

Mrs, Edward Spillcr Of Portland aud
her sister, Mrs. l.. Lowe, have taken Dr,
Darliug's cottage for the remainder OF
the season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Special Values in Lace Curtains

Good preparing houeceaning
7s CURTAINS FOR 4sG
Nottingham Curtains 2 yards long and 81 inches wide suitable for small
windows In white only Special Friday Saturday and Monday, only
sIas AND s.so CURTAINS, csc
An unusually good value length l2 yards width IL yad
eral different designs and we'll worth the prices Choice while they
asti now only CSC
sa7s CURTAINS AT saIe
Nottingham Curtains l2 yards long and ~ yards wide floral
desinsj overlook edges undyj excellent value the
price They'll not with long the price we've them at
only .tsie
$500 BATTENBERG CURTAINS, a6es
Extra Fine Quality Net Curtains real Baen designs we'll
and an exceptional bargain at the price ask yon
only . eoos
large stock Of porens and Lace Curtains proportonaty reduced
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

s. Russell Smith OF Portland, who has
has been spending number Of weeks
returned to his home Saturday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

+. l., Connor Of Portland. with Mrs.
Conner. is here for few days. In his
spare time Nlr, Connor will look over
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Exceptional Bargains in Table Linens,
Towels, Etc.

The largest and most complete
stock In the city to select from.
4sc TABLE ,DAMASK, age.
5S-in. Bleacbed Table Damasks, suit
able for every. day wear; readily
brings 45c yard. For Friday, Sat
urday and Mondays selling we've
marked them, yard, only. !. age
soc AND 6oe c0L0RED DAnAsKs,
$50
64-in. Fast Color Table Damask, in
eI.sO AND er.7s L
Extra Fine Quality Pure Irish Linen Z
design; good value at $l.75 and exec
now yard, only ........,.....
PAPA in. Napkins to Match, per doze
Our supply of Table Linen was n
grade goods at moderate prices appeal
reductions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

and figure on the Seaside electrical prop
osition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13
Pure Foods
and Fruits

Mob Hill Coffee, per ID. 40
Empress Spider Leg Tea, per h., 100
Queen Olives, per pint ..,,........ 40
Fancy Sweet Pickles, per pint. 80. rs
Imported Swiss Cheese, per h.. 40
Shredded CocOanut, per lb........ 40
New Process Boiled Ham, per b.. IS
Fancy Large Msekerel, each.,, 40
Sinelair's Fidelity Bacon, per h.. =, IA
S. l. W. Canned Asparagus, per can 80
See Our Early
CRAWFORD PEACHES.
For canning purposes they are uDex.
celled; same as our fine
BARTLETT PEARS.
We carefully examine our fruit before
delivery Is made, and all VINO order their
fruits here are assured OF getting
ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET.
Give us your orders early for these
fruits so we can reserve the amount you
want at such time as they are lowest
in price, yet best in quality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-13

red, blue and brown; extra heavy
and well known for its durability.
A yard, only, during this sale. .4sc
This number also comes in bleaehed.
s1.a5 LINEN DAMAsK, CSC.
6S-in. Guaranteed All Pure Linen
Damask, plain or open worked Dor.
ders in a dozen neat patterns; well
worth the former price of sl.25.
Exceptional value for three days
at, only, a yard ............ .ose
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
OPERATION A SUCCESS.
Doctors Enthusiastic over II, But the
Patient Dies.

The death of Miss Elsie Larsen
which occurred at Good Samaritan hos
pital, Portland, Sunday morning, fol.
lowing an operation for cleft palate
performed by DIR. G. v. I. Brown, of
Cincinnati, has cast a gloom over Scan
dinavian day at the exposition. and
brought sorrow to hundreds Of friends
and acquaintances. The Scandinavian
day committee, consisting Of Carl ].
Renhard, John NJ. Nervig and Gud.
mund Grill, has drafted resolutions de-
ploring the death of Miss Larsen, who
was to have taken part in the program
Of Scandinavian day next Sunday. The
sympathy Of the committee was extend.
ed 10 the bereaved parents and rela.
tives
The operation performed upon Miss
Larsen, and which was pronounced as
highly successful, was performed dur.
ing the recent meeting of the Lewis
and and Clark dental congress- and IL
aroused great interest among members
of the profession, as IL was the first
operation Of the kind to be performed
In this part Of the country. DR.. Brown
asserts the operation was a success, and
that Miss Larson expired from heart
failure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
CAUSE
OF THE
EXPLOSION
Is Still Unknown, Engineer
Says Pressure Was Only
1872 Pounds at the Time

San Diego, Cal, July 25,-Thc most
important statement yet as to the
cause of the Bennington explosion
was obtained today from Maehinist A..
+. Nelson, the only survivor of the en-.
gine room. IL will be remembered that
Captain Young, in his report on the
trip from Honolulu 10 San Diego. made
TO Admiral Goodrich, said the boilers
were not safe with a pressure exceeding
lSO TO lS5 pounds. Nelson was in
charge Of the engines Friday, when the
ship was about TO leave. He said: ~
kept a careful watch Of the steam
gauge, The pressure went up to l4O
and then dropped back to 1870, and the
engines were turned over once. as the
total pressure then was up to exactly
1872, and was at that figure the moment
the explosion occurred. "
The supply ship Iris arrived this
morning from Mare Island with three
sets Of diving apparatus and four men
from the submarine service To be EN-.
PlOyed as divers. They will 90 down
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Held on Arson Charge.

HillsbOro, Or, July 25.-Hugh Bran.
nan and Harvey Ulm were lodged in
jail yesterday by Sheriff Connell as a
result of the saloon or gallon-house Of
Oliver Claiming, Of Dilley, burning the
night before. The place burned about
1880, and II is said that the men were
under the influence of liquor, and had
been refused a bottle of whisky by
the proprietor. They win be held un'
til District Attorney Allen arrives here
August lst. The evidence is purely
eireumstantial.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
HUSBAND
ASSAULTS
WIFE
She SYearSOut Warrant and
Sheriff Takes a
Hand

Mrs. II. Miner, dressmaker, on
Goth street, swore out warrant this
afternoon against her husband, J. M
Miner, charging him with assault with
intent to kill. Her neck and face
showed traces Of rough usage. The
warrant was issued from Justice Tur-
ner's court, and Miner was taken in
custody by Sheriff Culver at noon. He
appeared at the home and assaulted
Mrs Miner in savage manner, and
when under the influence of liquor.
Mrs. Miner has been supporting her
children for some time, and had or.
dered Miner to leave the house some
time since, as he was continuously
drunk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Deadly Gasoline Stove.

Braddock, Pa, July 95.--As a result
Of the, explosion Of a gasoline stove
this morning in the residence of Levi
Tagress, the house caught fire, and two
children were burned to death, the
mother and the daughter were fatally
burned, and the father and two chill
dren seriously burned The dead are;
Harry Tagress, aged Z, and Meyer Tag
ress, aged 9.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
GA ST q R REA-
Bs.nt he KIND Ysu Asw ANaH Boasla
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Hood River, Or, July 95.-Waltei
Gerking, son Of b, F. Gerking, one Of
Hood Rivers leading orehardists, wa:
found dead Monday in his tent at Camp
Overall. ON the west fork Of Hood Riv.
er. II is presumed the Young man took
his own life. A eOronor's jury is in.
vestigating. Young Gerking suffered
sunstroke in the harvest fields of
Eastern Oregon two years ago. and of
late had been Of despondent mood.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Fort pOdge ohaHtauQua.

Fort Dodge, la. July s5.-The an
naal session OF the Fort Dodge Chau.
tanaua assembly opened today, TO
continue until the end Of this month.
The opening was marked by large
attendance. The program this year
calls for addresses by a number Of
public men, divines. educators and
other men OF national prominence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
surrounding the Russians.

St. Petersburg, July 95.-A private
telegram from Manehuria says it is
persistently rumored that the Japan
ese are executing a turning movement
about the right wing Of Linevitehe's s
army. The Japanese are said to be 50
miles inside the Mongolian frontier.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25

Lincoln, Neb., July 25.-oppositiOn
has been withdrawn against the Great
Northern building it's line across the
Winnebago reservation. This assures
the continuation of the Great North
ern and Burlington systems, by con
strueting the line from Sioux City TO
Lincoln.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Paid the Dividend.

New York, uly 25.-The directors OF
the United States steel corporation this
afternoon declared regular quarterly
dividend Of one and three.quartsrs per
cent on the preferred stock. The net
earnings for the June quarter were $50,
soS,ile, against ssS,cs0,ss6 the previ.
Gus quarter,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
A NEEDED Improxsmsnt.

The cement Sidewalk en- State and
Liberty streets, on which work had
been suspended for some time, is now
being completed. TIE conditions at
that corner we're such as to make Eel.
lows with eoFBs take to the other side
Of the street, the middle Of the road
or even hard drink.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Teddy Saws He Didn't

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 25.-A fat
footed denial was made at the execu-
tive Office this morning that President
Roosevelt ever had dealings Of any
kind with the publication, "Fads and
Faneies. The statement Of Colonel
Mann Is to the effect that the Presi.
dent furnished his picture and other
materials.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25

to inspect the plates Of the Benning.
ton, and determine the advisability OF
repairs. Officers now believe the ship
can be repaired. No new deaths Of
victims are reported today, but three
are in very serious condition. One
of the worst is W. V. Kennedy, of Al,
lance, Neb.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Miss 1. stegman, Of New York City
is visiting her cousin, Miss Haines.
The chief characteristic Of the man
with initiative is willingness to
change the excellent for something
better. He isn't married TO a plan, a
scheme, a system. He progresses by
the process of eliminatiOn-he knows
everything that will not work, and he
knows, too, that which will, and he is
always looking for something better.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Wad Of Land Certificates.

The state land board is in session to-
day, listening to the arguments of the
attorneys for John d. Laittre, who has
certificates for 75 different pieces OF
state land, and desires to get patents
for them. As all the state land pat
ents have been held up, pending exam
ination fer fraud, Mr.. Laittre is some
what handicapped in his efforts. It Is
contended in these cases that the eer-
tifeates were obtained by fraud. Mr.,
II. II. Turner appears for Mr. Latter
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Retail Jewelera IN Session.

Detroit, Mich, July 25.-Promineut
jewellers from an sections OF the eoun-
try, members OF the American Retail
Jewellers association, are gathered in
Detroit for their annual convention.
Various matters Of Importance to the
trade are scheduled for discussion dur
ing the several days the convention
will be in session.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25

We live in a pewee world which our
senses create and declare that out,
side Of what we see, smell, taste and
hear there is nothing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
NEW TODAY

Thoo. n Barr-Successo TO Barr 4
Petzcl, timer and plumber. Hot air
water and steam heating a specially,
Salem, Oregon. S-2-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25

Salem against the world. A young
lady Of that city wrote a personal Of
her leaving on trip TO Chicago, which
closed with; "Chieago papers please
py''-Albany Democrat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25

Corvallis won from siletz by a score
Of 8 TO Sunday in baseball game at
Newport.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-25
Norwich Union Fire Insur.
ance Society.

Frank Meredith, Resident Agent.
once with VIM. Brown 3 Co.. No. 12O
Commercial Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15
Preparing for Troops.

Preparations are being pushed at Fort
Washington for the taking care of the
troops that will be stationed there during
the coming army and navy maneuvers in
June. Capt. A B. Butt. depot quartermas-
ter here, yesterday shipped thirty-four gay
and festive army mules to Fort Washing
ton and Fort Hunt for use in hauling the
stores and impedimenta of the coming
troops. The animals arrived in this city
yesterday morning from New York and
were taken to the forts the steamer
Harry Randall, making a special trip for
the purpose. The mules were marked with
tags tied to their tails, but they were SO
very handy with their feet that the quar-
termaster's employees had much trouble in
separating the shipments to each post as
the animals kicked every time any one came
within ten feet of their rear ends, and when
there were no men around to kick at they
kicked each other. 1t was the greatest
crowd of kickers that had been seen around
the wharyes for long time and the per-
Torrance drew a crowd
On the way down the river the Randall
stopped at Alexandria and took aboard a
shipment of ten complete army wagons
from the army corral at st. Asaph, Va
The casualties from the heels of mules
among the soldiers at the forts. who took
them in charge after they were landed
from the steamer. have not been reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15
Lighthouse Service Notes.

Commander Henry McCrea, Z. S. N, in
spector in charge of the lighthouse service
in this district. has announced the fol-
lowing changes and appointments among
the lighthouse keepers in the fifth district:
Bertram N. Stuart of King George county.
Va. has been made assistant keeper of
Five Point light station, succeeding Audres
Simonsen, transferred to the new station
at Point No Point as keeper.
Edward Jansen, formerly assistant keep
er of the Craighell channel light station,
has been made assistant at the Point No
Point station.
William A. Crockett has received an ap-
pointment in the lighthouse service and has
been assigned 10 the Craighill channel light
assistant keeper.
John r. Edwards of Virginia has received
an appointment in the lighthouse service
and has teei, made assistant keeper of
FONT of Shoals light on the James river.
Ellie l.. Mayo has been made keeper of
Nav Point SiIoal beacon, Bay river, N C.
Fabius e Simpson, jr., has been appoint
ed to Tie service and is assigned to the
Bluff Shoal light station as assistant keeper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15
Program of Y. M. c. A. Tomorrow.

The Y. NJ c. A. announces that Rev.
William w. BASTARD of Boston will speak
at it's meeting for men tomorrow after
noon at $50 o'clock The meeting will
be held at the association building
DR.. Bastard is a graduate of Brown
University, and while a student played
on the foot ball team and was cap
taig of the base ball nine. He is now pas
tor of the second largest Baptist church in
Boston.
During the past month he has addressed
the meetings of nearly all the large asso-
Citations of the New England states. The
secretary of the Fall River Association
terms him lone of the most eloquent
preachers of the Baptist denominat ton"
His theme will be "A Good Grip and his
address will be a straight talk to men,
Among the musical attractions win be
solo by Miss Ethel HoltZclaw, the soprano
solofst of st. Paufs Episcopal Church Last
Sunday the service began at o'clock. but
as the Sunday Club tea has been discon-
tinued, the meeting tomorrow will be at
the usual hour, 3 80 o'clock
Preceding the institution on boys work
there are to be two special Sunday services
for boys. At the first of these which will
be held in the association gymna SUM to-
morrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock Mr. Dave
F'ultz. the center fielder of the New York
base bail team. will speak. The Amphion
Giee Club will sing at this service These
meetings are expected to be the largest
ever held by the association for boys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15
AVOID CONTAC|ON
AND INFECTION.
Disinfect Freely With PIatt's ChIorides.

Contagious and infectious diseases preva-
lent. The use of reliable dsinfectant protects
the household. Dusty damp corners and cracks
hooks behind plumbing and all spots that can't
be reached by the scrubbing brush, should be
freely sprinkled with a mixture of one ~ part
Platts Chlorides and ten Q0) parts of water
This dilutOn costs less than 5 cents a quart
Use it freely in the MASTERPIECES sinks and closets
and do not neglect liberal sprnkling of the
cellar. To remove Objectionable odors where
sprinklng is inadvisable cloth, wrung out of
the dilution mentioned. should be placed over or
near the article. A little extra care Just now
may prevent much sickness and expense. Platt's
Chlorides Is odorless colorless liquid which
instantly destroys foul odors and disease breeding
matter. 1t has been freely submitted to Physl-
Clans Sanitarians and Boards Of Health for Is
years, and over &c, 900 written endorsements have
been received from them. 1t Is sold everywhere
In full quarts bottles, and is prepared only by
Henry b. Platt. New York.
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