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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-04

/. T. is 'IT" on safe cracking and bank
robbories in the last few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mayor J. B Doan OF Rainier IL In
the city.
J. d. Godfrey OF ST. Helens Is In
the city
Peter Johns Of Rockland was In the
city yesterday.
,. D. Lewis OF Portland Is registered
at the Central.
Henry Humble returned from Port
land yesterday.
J. II. Pomeroy Of Aitona was In the
lefty yesterday.
7. A. Cross OF Deep River was in
the city yesterjay.
Mrs. J. r. Alacraz OF Seaside was In
the city yesterday.
Willis u. Eberman Of Seaside was in
the city yesterday.
E, Shelly Morgan OF Portland Is In
the city on business.
Hon. J. y. r.. Bourne OF Rainier was
In the city yesterday.
n. r. Smith Of Fortuna, Cal, IL In
the city on business.
J. W. Reith Of Lewis and Clark was
in the city yesterday.
NJ. shrieve and wife Of Rainier are
IN the city on a visit.
q. a. Edwards Of Tlilamook is visit
Ing friends In Astoria.
Frank Dow a prominent citizen Of
Seaside is In the city.
James Mack OF San Francisco Is
registered at the Parker.
X. A. Price. city treasurer OF Sea.
sile, waB In the city yesterday.
Miss G. Il. pomeroy Of Rainier Is
visiting Mrs 81. II. Pomeroy.
Mrs. William OBrien Of Cathlamet
visited friends In Astoria yesterday.
II. T. Bradbury Of Seaside is In thu
city attending the X. Of p. convention.
w. y. billiard. a prominent attor-
ney Of st. Helens. was In the city yes
terday.
Mrs. Hlllar Llebel, who has been
Sick the past few days. is reported I'm
proviSg.
DR.. cliff OF st. Helens was In the
city yesterday attending the X. Of p.
convention
Hon. q. u. Mayer, representative
from Columbia county, was In the cit,
yesterday.
NJ c. Gray OF st. Helens was In the
city yesterday attending the Pythian
convention
T. s. Simpson and family have gone
to Spokane. where they will In the fu-
ture reside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
Died While Voting.

st. Louis, Aug. 5,--Chris Won der
Abe. for many years prominently con-
nected with the st, Louis National
league baseball team and widely known
as the president Of the four-time
champion Browns, is In a critical con-
dition from a stroke of apoplexy. He
was stricken while voting and was re-
moved TO his home in carriage
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

zeigler, April 5.--The coroner's jury
returned a verdict today, in which il
holds that the 4S men who lost their
lives In Letter coal mine Monday, April
3. were killed by afterdamp due to an
explosion of powder caused by parties
unknown. The belief was expressed
that the mine was in a good and safe
working condition so fas as gas was
concerned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
Russian Warships.

Colombo, Ceylon, April 5.-The
steamer Marmora, whichy arrived to-
day reports sighting on April 4, three
vessels, apparently large warships, $50
miles southeast Of Ceylon. The ships
were steamlng slowly east-southeast
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

There ls a restaurant in town which
makes a speciality OF serving fine
meals where prompt and good service
can always be relied upon. This IL
the California Restaurant, which has
just opened under new management,
aud Ii well worth visiting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Portland lodge Of Elks will lay the
corner stone Of their new building this
afternoon with imposing ceremonies
A number OF Representatives from dlf-
ferent lodges are expected TO be pres
ent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The ship ST. Nicholas commenced
loading her cargo and supplies for
Alaska yesterday. The work IL being
done by the crew. It was expected
that trouble might insue by not EN-.
ployIng the iougshoremen's union men,
but no protests have been made thus
far.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

star thcater. vaudeville.
Lodas Meetings Tonight

Lodge Meetings Tonight.
Young MEMS fnHtituta.
Degree OF Honor. Charity lodge,
!. O. o. r.. Beaver lodge,
Modern Woodmon Of America.
Native Daughters OF Oregon.
Royal Arcanium. ciniaop council.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The bids opened by Major Langfitt
for leasing portions Of Sand island
were not forwarded 10 Washington, MS
IL the usual custom, but are held In
his Office here, until the department
takes some action on the 'remonstrancc
filed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The launch Elk has been patrollIns
the river the past week. but not Il
single fishing boat has been out ana
the law IL being generally observed.
The fishermen. generally appreciate
the extension OF time given and believe
they can best show their appreciation
by observing the lnwa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Rev. Herbert II. Brown, who has
been the pastor OF the Presbyterian
church Of this city for the past year.
Will leave this evening for Grants
Pass, where he has accepted the pas
torate Of the Presbyterian church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

More White Pine cough syrup has
been sold in Astoria this winter than
any other kind. because it gives in
stant relief. The Owl and Eagle drug
store are sole agents for all the best
goods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Captain John Pickernel will present
"a petition to the common council NJ It's
meeting tomorrow night for permis-
sion TO use the foot OF Twelfth street
upon which to erect small warehouse.
He also expects TO secure lease from
the A. a. G. Railway Company for a
small strip adjoining the street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Captain Fred Brown will commence
training his hose team next week
preparatory to entering the firomen's
tournament to be held In Portland the
fore part of September.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The usual services win be held In tho
Baptist church this afternoon at 1
O'Clock ana "a union meeting will be
held tonight at the Methodist church
ai T;30 o'clock. Rev. Robert Gillian
will preach and a choir OF 20 voices will
furnish music.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

II you want something try our Ola.
mond w, brand OF canned fruit and
vegetables. Every can guaranteed.
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The street committee will open bids
Friday for the Improvement OF TWEEN
ty-sixth street. between Exchange and
Franklin. one block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

II. NJ. CASTOR. at his feed stable No.
iO6 18th street, offers for sale a Landis
harness machine; one butchers wall
scales, win be sold cheap.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The occident tonsorial parlors and
bath facilities are equalled by none.
Everything modern and pp TO date
See Peterson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Wherity, Ralston Company have the
largest and best selected stock OF new
and up-to-dnte footwear In the city.
II embraces all the latest styles manu-
fnctnred by first-c houses, enab-
ling them to guarantee their goods.
Everyone is invited 10 call and see the
stock, even II they don't care TO buy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

W. J. Hess has opened the elcanest
and best appointed restaurant In As
toria at 40 Eleventh street. The beat
In the market. ana the promptest sery-
Ice. n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Families desiring either Colonial
or shoulwater bay oysters can always
secure them fresh at the Imperial
oyeatsr house. which makes q speciality
supplying families or parties.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Regular meeting OF Beaver lodge
No, g5l l. o, o. r. will be held tonight,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

1906 flower seeds now on display al
Astoria Grocery Come early and get
your pick.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

DON'T fail TO see the display OF
Huylor's Chocolate, Cocoa and Candies
at A. v. ALIENS,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Tho steamer y. +. Kilburn arrived
In yesterday morning from San Fran.
cisco and way points with freight and
passengers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Sweet navel oranges 10 10 30 pc,
dos, ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

II, NJ. CASTOR carries n full ana
complete line Of wagons. buggies
plsws, harrowa and all kinds OF farm
tools ana machinery at lo5 Fourteenth
street. Astoria. ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The Columbia River Flshermen's
Protective Union has fixed the price or
salmon for the ensuing season at D
and 6 cents pound. ANY consumer
having occasion TO purchase slice of
royal chinook at the market will readi-
ly understand that this is not the re-
tail price. He will also understand that
not all OF the profit In the business is
gnrnered By the man who catches the
fish.-Oregonian
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The Young Mems Institute viii hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
oooident.

~NN@NfS
F.. Ostrander, Portland.
]. c. Tale, San Francisco.
], A. Murphy, San Francisco.
I. Friend, San Francisco.
Emery Roller. Portland.
f. Shelly Morgan. Portland.
NJ. Jefferies, Portland.
A. Caro-. Portland.
C. w. Foster, Portland.
NJ. Sherwin and wife. Rainier.
A. NJ. Wood Portland.
r, A. williams, Portland.
G. G. Mayger, Mayer,
Chas. d. White. Portland.
]. II. Walker, Portland.
Geo. May Tokland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The steamer Miller has returned
from Portland. where she has been
undergoing repairs at cost OF $1,000.
The reason the work was not done in
Astoria Is because there are no marine
ways. making II impossible to repair
steamers In Astoria. In any other
city the commercial organizations
would provide such necessary adjuncts
and keep the money at home, but in
Astoria Il Is different.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

An informal meeting Of the ways
and means committee was held yester.
day to discuss ways and means 70,
protecting the city's credit, 1t was de-
cided TO proceed at once and collect
in all delinquent street assessments
which viii be sufficient to meet all re-
quirements for the remainder Of the
year. II is probable that no license
ordinances of any kind will be intro,
duced. as the committee deem It un>
necessary to impose any more burd>
ems upon the merchants,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The Astorlan has never criticised
Superintendent Kearney nor connect
ed him in any way with the employ
ment of additional men to superintend
the construction OF streets, for he has
never employed any, 1t having been
done by the council. II simply pubs
llshed what Councilman Belland called
the attention Of the council to, and a
statement made by Chairman Hansen,
that men had been employed, but the
city had no legal right to do so. II
Councilmen Belland and Hansen were
then The Astorian must have
been. The payrolls speak for them
selves. N
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Frank scaborg. IA native Of Finland.
was granted nrat citizenship papers
yesterday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

The juniors have challenged the
seniors OF the Astoria high school TO
ride their presidents from the school.
house to Foard e. Stokes store In a
wheelbarrow this afternoon. The
seniors accepted the challenge. and II
they fall to respond they are to buy
an oyster supper for the juniors; but
II they carry out the challenge, the
juniors are to buy the supper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Rev. Ralph Gillian win close his
series OF revival meetings In Astoria
next Sunday and then viii go to AL
bany where he will probably have a
more appreciative field. The revivals
have been productive of no good, the
people generally, outside OF church
members, taking no interest In them.
When the salvation army and Pennel
mission quit field, It is difficult for
ministers to arouse any enthusiasm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

Jas. w Welch has begun the erec-
tion of two cottages on the lots west
OF c. w, Fultons residence. Mr.,
Welch believes in investing his money
In Astoria, plan that is very COM
mendable and should be followed by
other people here who, have unim-
proved property, Houses OF all kinds
nre In great demand and there Is not
an empty one In the town, At the same
time there is more building going on
than ever was known in the history Of
Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06

A new invoice OF f.antrnan's cris-
brated Kodaks and supplies received
AZ the owl drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Harry Turner, San Jose.
C. Broken, San Jose.
Jonas Mack. San Francisco.
f. J. Sibball. Chicago.
r. A. Smith. Caulifornia.
Mrs. NJ. c. Brethren, Port orford.
Ed Rankin, City.
p. Matson. Portland.
f. A. Friend, Portland.
r. Riley, Portland.
Mrs. NJ. F. Hathaway and daugh.
ter.
Jas. Haswith. Portland.
Peter Crlfring. Portland.
A. Haswith, Portland.
J. c. Gomley, Portland.
oscar Timmons. San Francisco.
Chris Carlson. San Francisco.
S. 3. Beming. Portland.
r. A. Price. Seaside.
Wr Luce, Seaside.
f. NJ. Frasier, Goliendale.
s. w. Frank, Portland.
NJ. Herschy and daughter, Chinook.
f. Fltchan, Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
ASTORIA GROCERY.

a ahipmen, of fine navel oranges just
In today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-06
LOCaI BreyItIeS.

The Young Mems Institute will hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight.
Sweet navel oranges 10 to 30 pei
dog. ASTORIA GROCERY.
Regular meeting OF Beaver lodge
No. 36l l. o. o. r. will be held tonight,
1905 flower seeds now on display al
Astoria Grocery. Come early and get
your pick.
Frank scaborg n native of Finland.
was granted nrat citizenship papers
yesterday, Z
A new invoice OF i.antrnan's crie-
brnted Kodaks and supplies received
AT the owl drug store,
4 shipment OF fine navel oranges just
IN today
ASTORIA GROCERY.
DON'T fail 10 Hec the display OF
Huylor's Chocolate, Cocoa and Candies
at A. v. ALIENS,
Tho steamer y. +. Kilburn arrived
In yesterday morning from San Fran.
cisco and MnY nolntn with frnlrhI and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-16
Mems Neckwear and Shirts

From the Clothier and Furnsher
Embroidered crepe will be ouita IN.
tor In neckwear this season. Tbev ar.
shown with swivel figures in all des,-
rable shades and white grounds. and +bav
are handsome
The demand for all sorts of plain effco+,
In scarfs Is greater than ever. Some very
handsome two-toned mixtures are shown
in many combinations, which increases
the assortment one can buy. The Same
effects having small but striking figures
are also new and closely related to plain
goods. and they are selling well.
1t is predicted that Windsors will start
again this spring and become &C nonu1or
as they once Were It is certain that as
an outing tie. for turn down coIlars
whether the collar Is on the shirt or hut
toned on, 1t is an ideal article of dress.
Wash neckwear will consist the coming
season largely of embroidered cheviof
and Oxford cloths. The range will be
very extensive, the possibilities of a va
ried assortment being very large
Mottled Shirtings and those on the
snowflake order seem to be very nonu-
lar. Lilac. light blue. olive green and
walnut brown are especially desirsbIe
Hair line stripes and fine checks on those
grounds are quite new and are taking
well.
Shirts with white bodies and MarseiIIes
bosom and cuffs are again introduced
The boSomS and cuffs are white with
broad cords and printed with colored fig
ures, which consist largely of small flow.
ers sprays or leaves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-16
COTTON AND GRAIN
Today's Market Quotations Trading
Active-Heavy Realizing.

NEW YORK, March 16.-Cotton futures
opened steady. March TO April TIA Nav
779. July 7.75. August III, September ITO.
Octoter 1872 November 7S5 bid. December
1888. January 80 bid
Inc cotton market opened steady at IN
changed prices to decline of two points
Trading was active. There was a good de-
mand on scale down, but there was also
heavy realizing, and New Orleans appeared
to be selling.
Prlces gradually worked off to decline
OF about five points on the active months.
after which a renewal of slpport checked
the downward tendency and the marked
showed nervousness. The weather south
was good. Receipts were full and spot
oHerlngs We're reported liberal, although
spot markets were generally firm
AT midday the market was quiet and
STEADY, net 3av points lower
spot, quiet; middling, upIands, $50; mid
ding, gulf, S.45.
Estimated receipts at the norris today
2l,OOO bales against 81 94S last week and
l2,9O1 last year. For the week 15OOO
bales against 1854 last week and GA ,645
l ID 10y year; Ioday,s receipts at New Orleans.
10.12s bales. against 4,416 last year and at
houston, 4,162 bales, against 623 last year
Sales of Wheat and Corn.
Wheat-Receipts-Sa LOO, 900 bushels.
Opened easy under the lower cables, pros
f>NN' ~ A4DSAoi al 6culiile snip InSnlS tOmOr-
row, general unloading and with the west.
There was a slight rally later on covering.
May. 111al11hs; July, 957sa96as; September.
SSAaS9 1-16. '
Rye-Nominal.
Corn - Receipts - Sales, 5000 bushels.
About steady on rains in the belt and COW
ering. May 551sa55A
ts-Recelpts-NominaL
Chicago Grain Market.
CHICAGO, March 16.-On easy cables and
mild weather in the southwest wheat was
easier here today. May at 112a to II2Z.
July at 911aa%.
AS result of larger receipts than esfi.
mated May corn sold off to 401AaA
May oats were quiet around 32c.
Later the market rallied On reports from
Minneapolis of continued excellent demand
Tor Hour. May advanced to 1884, and July
to 92ss. The market weakened again how.
ever, on profit taking. May closing at l131a.
net gain Of 1sc. July was of " to &c
at 91Ac ~
On covering by shorts May corn advanced
10 4S1saasc., but reacted again on realizing
Inc close was easy. with May off Aa%c. at
1870. 49, a.
Closing Prices.
Wheat-May, 113As; July. 91z; September
s5BaS6.
Corn-March, 4s; May. 1915: July. 49hah:
September, 49A
Oats-May. 31A; July. 3tA; September
29A. S'p''noef'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-16
Tennessee Bank Robbed,
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

Thomas N. Richards general coal agent of
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company was yesterday appointed second
vice president of that organization by the
board of directors. He succeeds the late R.
c. Luther.
Report has it that the Baltimore and Ohio
is after the Glover Leaf" It Is stated that
the negotiations have been undertaken for
the purchase of the road. which would give
the Baltimore and Ohio desired entrance
into Toledo.
An important change in the civil service
rules on the Pennsylvania system Is expect
ed to be made at the next meeting of the d.
rectors. One of these is that the company
will not hire locomotive engineers from
other railroads, but will promote its own
men. The effect has been to make engineers
and iremen feel assured Of life pfrsitions,
and as q result they have grown careless
and less amenable to discipline.
The directors Of the New York INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company declared yes
terday dividend of ~ per cent on the COM
pany's stock. The InterborOugh company
operates the subway and eievate1 Iinaa on
Manhattan Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-16
Opening Showed :xturs of
Gains and Losses.
MARKET SOLD FREELY
FIRST EXTENSIVE ADVANCES
GENERALLY WIPED OUT LATER.
Speculative Favorites Dropped Frac-
tionally Below Yesterdays Finals
Prices Improved Slightly.

NEW YORK. March 16.-A large number
of striking gains were mixed with a few
fractional losses in the opening dealings in
stock today. Ontario and Western was in
cluded in the latter, with a decline of T.
Five thousand shares of Chesapeake and
Ohio sold at 5Sh and 5ss. compared with
5Sb last night, and 10000 shares of Union
Pacific sold at 135ns and 1876. compared with
13ols last night General Electric jumped
211. Louisville and Nashville and Chicago
and Alton rose IA, Reading. Illinois Central,
Chicago Great Western Colorado Fuel, Bis
cult, Distiller securities and Metropolitan
securities about a point, and a dozen or
more of other stocks large fraction.
The market was sold freely to realize
the high opening prices. The most extern
sive advances registered at the opening were
pretty generally wiped out. and such specu-
lative favorites as st. Paul. the Pacifics,
Pennsylvania, Reading and a number of
others were quoted fractionally below yes
terdays final figures. Corn Products pre-
ferred broke 81 in brief time, and Cana
dian Pacific, Ontario and Western, Smelt-
ing. Peoples Gas and Tennessee Coal yield
ed to 1,s below last night.
Later on Chesapeake and Ohio was bid
up again to 59h. but the movement had
little erect on other stocks. Third Avenue
moved up 81 and Kansas and Texas. To-
ledo. st. Louis and Western, Kanawha and
Michigan and Pullman 1a1h.
Prices improved slightly in sympathy with
the renewed strength in Chesapeake and
Ohio, but the higher level again started
heavy profit-taking and prices of active
stocks fell generally 1 to ~ below last
nights level
Northwestern lost and New York Cen
trail, Ontario and Western. Tennessee Coal
Atlantic Coast Line. Cleveland, c. c. and
s.. Louis, Delaware and Hudson and Corn
Products TX to 2. Prices rallied before
noon, New York Central recovering ~ and
some others point Bonds were irregular
at noon.
The rally not extended beyond the
noon level of prices. despite the strength
shown by the local traction stocks Metro
po1tan Street Railway improved point
and Metropolitan Securities 2. Selling was
resumed just before 1 o clock and the mar
ket fell back to the low point of the morn
ing and in some cases below. Illinois Cen
tral. Reading and Union Pacific fell IA
Railroad stocks made moderate re-
Spouse to the upward course of the railway
equipment and traction stocks. Metropoli-
tan securities was carried up 21s to S7Ih
and Metropolitan Street Railway touched
IA Large blocks of Locomotive were
bought at an advance of over 2 points, and
Car gained one-half as much. Railway
Steel Spring and Chicago Terminal pre-
ferred also rose point Declines reached
in Central of New Jersey and Rubber pre-
ferred.