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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
The Passing
OF Romance
BY w. Crawford Sherlock

Copyright. 1906, bp Bcutrir Rtddis

John, think II is Just dreadful"
what is that, Mary Mr.. Atkins
laid down his paper with an i'll sup
pressed sigh and turned TO his wife
who was busily sewing on the opposite
aide Of the table.
There you are again, John" return
ed Mrs. Atkins impatiently. "Frown
ing like thunder cloud just because
dared to interrupt your reading that
evening paper, Its always the same
thing You have become as settled in
your ways as If you We're sixty. Now
! think it is dreadful TO let ourselves
get that way when we've only been
married fifteen years"
What would you suggest, dearY'
asked her husband. feeling that the
only possible hope he had of resuming
bis paper lay in mild methods. Il have
been under the impression that we
we're rather model couple"
why. we've lost all the romance of
life" retorted his wife. when we first
met, and even after we were married,
we used to take nice long walks and
drives or 30 to the theater often. Now
we don't do anything but sit around In
the evenings, YOU reading your paper
and | sewing until bedtime. 1t is not
right
Mr.. Atkins did not reply, neither did
be resume his paper. His wife's re-
marks had awakened memories Of
pleasant days of long ago, yet, pleas
ant as those days had been, the present
life suited him better. He loved his
home To him 1t was the oasis where
be could come after strenuous day in
the desert Of business life. The quiet
smoke and the evening paper after
supper, when the children were snug
In bed We're sources of keen enjoy
ment. Being just man, however, he
began TO consider the other side Of the
question. His wife had strenuous days,
too, in the home, yet evenings brought
no change to her, as it did TO him. No
wonder she yearned for the romance of
former days. She must have some re-
lief from the duh monotony of home
life, and he resolved to see TO 1t.
Accordingly the next morning Mr..
Atkins purchased tickets for the night
performance at the theater Mrs. At
aims just bubbled over with joy ut the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
CITY NOTICES.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Com.
mon Council of the City of Astoria has
declared its determination and intention
to improve Grand avenue, from the west
line Of Eleventh street to the east line
of Sixth street on the established grade
thereof, and to the full width thereof
Said improvement shall be made by
grading said street to the full width
thereof, and to the established grade
and by constructing sidewalks feet
wide on both sides Of said street, and by
macadamizng said street from curb To
curb, with crushed rock to the depth OF
0 inches with the construction Of CUTTERS
on each side Of the street.
All material used shall be good sound
red or yellow fir or lumber, and the deck
ing on the sidewalks shall be two.inch
lumber.
In matters Of detail said Improvement
shall be constructed according to the
plans and specifications therefor to be
after provided and general ordinance No.
1901 and any matter Of construction and
by the City Surveyor as herein
drainage found necessary to make the
improvement safe or substantial shall
be done by the contractor whether speci'
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Com.
mon Council OF the City of Astoria has
declared its determination and intention
to improve Kensington avenue, from
point 10 feet east OF the center line OF
Eighth street TO the west line OF Eleventh
street excepting the south half OF the
street between Eighth and Ninth streets.
Said improvement shall be made by grad.
ing said street TO the established grade
to the width of 25 feet through the CEN
ter thereof.
In matters of detail said improve.
ment shall be constructed according to
the plans and specifications therefor to
be prepared by the City Surveyor as
hereinafter provided and general ord-
nance No. 1901 and any matter Of con.
struction and drainage found necessary
to make the improvement safe or sub.
stantial shall be done by the contractor
whether specified or not, without extra
charge.
The City Surveyor has been directed
TO make and file with the Auditor and
Police Judge Of the City Of Astoria plans
and specifications for the construction
of said improvement and estimates of
the costs and expenses thereof.
That the costs and expenses Of con-
structing said improvement shall be de-
frayed by special assessment upon the
lots, lands and premises benefited by
the same, which said lots, lands and
premises included in the special as
sessment district including all lots, lands
and premises SO benefited to.wit.
Lots 5, O. 7 and 8 in block 1870; lots s,
0, and in block Ito; lots s, Q, 7 and
in block llS; lots !, 2, 3 and in block
1877, and lots |, Q, 3 and 4 in block 1856.
all in that part of the City of Astoria,
as laid out and recorded by John Me-
Glure and extended by Cyrus 0lney, in
Clatsop County, State Of Oregon.
OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge of the City Of
Astoria.
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PROPOSALS WANTED.

Treasury Department, office Of the
Public Health and Marine Hospital Ser
vice, June 10, 1906. Sealed proposals
will be received at this office until noon
Of June 26, 1906, to furnish miscellan-
eous supplies for use of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service at
Columbia River Quarantine, Astoria,
Oregon, during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1907. Schedules and further
information may be obtained upon ap-
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NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR CLEARING LAND

Bids are hereby asked by the Astoria
Water Commission.
First:-For slashing and burning the
brush and standing timber on about
eleven acres of land.
Second:-For clearing said land Of all
brush, trees, logs and stumps and burn
ing same.
Bids to be filed with clerk Of the Water
Commission at City Hall by noon, June
%, 1905.
Proposals to be accompanied by certi'
fed check of per cent of amount Of
bid. Plans and specifications may be
procured at superintendents office.
Right is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
G. W. LOUNSBERRY, Clerk.
G-l0-2wks.
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mar the enjoyment OF tfA 'Sc,Aslo-,
but she again reckoned without hev
host. Time. those fifteen years, had
changed her from slender girl TO q
rather stout woman. aud John had like.
wise developed into very corpulent
person.
The seat of the buggy was too small
for the full enjoyment of the trip. In,
deed, Ii soon became simply torture 10
Mrs, Atkins as they jolted over some
rough places,
John, | can't stand this any longer,
she groaned as the buggy went over a
bowlder lying In the road on her hus.
bands side, and his weight pressed her
against the side bar of the vehicle SC
forclbly that she felt sure her hip was
dislocated.
"lts pretty rough" assented Mr.. At
kins, who was equally as uncomforta
BILE, Let me slip back, and you sit
on the edge OF the seat, Thatll give
us more room"
This arrangement did fairly well for
q time until Mrs. Atkins. sitting bolt
upright, without any support for her
back. began TO feel the effects OF her
strained position. Her husband, think,
Ing only of the days of long ago. placed
his disengaged arm around her waist
to support her, but his wife decidedly
objected.
ut is broad daylight. John" she de,
INJURED. What would people think II
they saw us driving In the park in such
wayi You forget we are old married
people"
That's what thought you wanted
to forget, Mary" observed her hus-
band. rather relishing the turn affairs
had taken.
80 / do" returned Mrs. Atkins &C.
yerely. but you know never allowed
you to put your arm around me when
any one was present. think We had
better go home"
AS they turned into the road that led
homeward they noticed mass Of dark
clouds that had gathered in the west
Mr.. Atkins applied the whip freely,
but the liveryman had selected horse
suitable for the use Of middle aged
couple, and all the efforts at fast driv.
Ing were in vain. The big drops began
to fall, and then the storm broke in all
its fury. They were mile away from
shelter, and Mrs. Atkins would not let
her husband drive beneath the over.
hanging branches Of tree for fear Of
lightning The rubber laprobe and the
side and back curtains had been for
gotten by the man who harnessed up
the team. The result was unpleasant
A limp, disconsolate couple alighted at
the Atkins home just as the storm
broke and the sun streamed forth |
again.
Mary" said Mr.. Atkins the next |
morning at the breakfast table. "we've !
tried the theater and the driving, but !
they didn't seem to bring as keen en-. |
joyment as they did in years past
This evening we'll take nice. long
walk and see how that works"
Indeed we won't" declared his wife |
sitting a grOan as a twinge Of rheu. |
matism made its presence known. |
i've had enough, thank you. and, In
future, intend to conduct myself AZ
woman of forty should do. No more
playing I'm young and giddy again for
me-"
THANK God" returned Mr.. Atkins,
fervently and piously.
"I'm pretty stiff myself from that
ducking / got last night, but was de-
termined to get romantic again II !
could"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
Strong.

Sillimug-There is as much strength
in an egg as in a pound OF meat.
Gotabug-I should say so. I've smell
ed eggs that had more strength than a
hundred pounds of beef. - Pittsburg
Gazette
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
Accepted.

Collector-Are you going to pay this
bill within the next few days or new
er?
Debtor-Well, it's mighty nice of you
to give me my choice, old man. I'll
make 1t never.-Cleveland Leader.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
His EniOymenf.

ado you feel benefited by mingling
In fashionable society"
I'm a way" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
ut makes me appreciate my home."--
Washington Star
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plication to the undersigned.
FRANK II. McKE0N,

Assistant Surgeon, p. II. and VI. II. s
In command OF Columbia River Quar-
antine Station.
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WANTED.

WANTED-FURNISHED HOUSE OR
suit OF housekeeping rooms for the
summer. Address, Manager, Warren
Packing Co, 6-lT.tf.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
WOOD YARDS.
DRY MILL WOOD.

ALL KINDS OF W0OD-BOX WOOD
from Humes Mill a speciality. Ben
Ekoos. Tel. Black 2436 1928 38th street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-A SMALL MESH GILL-NET;
new; between Miller Sands and Jetty,
on Tuesday morning last; belongs to
Nick Kereage, Pillar Rock Cannery.
Reward, $40. 6'l2-lwE.
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BOARDING.

NICE ROOMS AND BOARD FOR GEN
tleman and wife or single.-Enquire
Astorian Office. 4-26 II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
HOUSE MOVERS.

FREDRECKSoN BR0S,-we make .
speciality Of house moving, carpenters,
contractors general iobbing; prompt at.
tention TO all orders. Corner Tenth and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-NINE HOUSEKEEPING
and furnished rooms; centrally locat-
ed; for sale cheap; rent SIS. Inquire
Ala Commercial street. 6-2O-7t.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28

H. Moynagh and family. Of near
Greencreek, took Christmas dinner
Tuesday with the editor and
family.
Prof. Hartzell cobbs, principal
of the Grangeville High School,
was visiting in the city the fore
part of the week with George M.
Robertson.
Allen Champion was over from
Grangeville to spend Christmas at
his home south of town. He is
now attending the Lewis com
mercial school at that place.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28

G. w. SLAYTON,
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior Land Office at Lewiston
Idaho, Dec. Al, 1906.
Notice IS hereby given that Edward Malerich' OF
Cottonwood Idaho has filed notice of his intention to
make final Communication proof in support OF his claim
viz. Homestead Entry No. 1923 made May IL 1904,
for the Lots and Sec. aS, and Lots l, 2, and
Sec, 2o Township 81 N, Range /, M, and that
aid proof will be made before ]. E. jacques. U. D
Commissioner at Grangevie' Idaho on February H.
1907. 49, ~; -,
nuous residence upon and cultivation OF said land W.
Mike Schubert; Henry Uhllng' Sam butter ana john
SVsartz, all Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
Is T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Lewiston
Idaho, November ~, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that lames Mcbrearty' o.
Cottonwood Idaho has filed notice Of his intention to
male 1--WE wear final proof in support Of his claim,
VIZ: Homestead Entry No. II298 made for the Z
NEK and EH NWH Sec. 10, TIP. 80 N K l. M
md fbat aid proof will be made before =. Jaques
n. S. Commissioner, at Grangeville, Idaho on
February II, 1901. . -; -,
He names the following witnesses to prove ms eontl
mons reSdence upon and cultivation of said land viz
Tsn,-s Rooke Albert NJ Richardson, John Peterson
and Erred Mertes, all Of Cottonwood, Idaho.
- T, H. BARTLETT Register.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
Cattle Lost.

One white yearling steer and
a red, mottled faced muley 2-year
old steer. Branded w on left hip.
Last seen on the mountain early in
September. Will pay liberal re-
ward for information.
F. L. VAIL,
Box 80, Cottonwood, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
Strayed Cattle.

We have FIVE head of cattle
branded - on left side, mark
ed with crop off of left
ear and IN hole in right ear,
still out on range. Suitable re-
ward will be paid for any informa-
ton leading to recovery of same.
MoBERG Bros,
Cottonwood. Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
For Sale.

48o acres Of land, some work and
driving horses, threshing outfit
and sawmill. Inquire at this Office
or of A. P, TEFFT,
Keuterville, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
Strayed or StOIen.

A gray gelding coming 8 years
old, branded Z on left shoulder.
A reward of $40 will be paid for
return of animal to
CHAs. BUETTNER,
Keuterville, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28

Deposit your surplus money in the
Farmers & Merchants State Bank.
They have burglar proof safe and carry
burglar and daylight hold up insurance.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
Stock Wanted.

I will pay highest market price
for stock or fat hogs and beef
cattle. Write me at Cottonwood
or Grangeville.
A. v. MCCARTY.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
STRAYED.

Cattle branded III on left hip
or left thigh. ] Left ear
cropped, right ear split and
under bit. A reasonable reward
for information.
GEO. S. DoWNER,
Box IS Cottonwood, Ida.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-12-28
STRAYED.

Young, spotted, de-horned cow,
and calf, and roam yearling steer.
Marked: Slit in right ear under
slit in left. Branded: on
left hip. ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-14
IDAHO PARlSlANS
START UP SPRING WORK.
Special CORRESPONDENCE.

Special Correspondence,
OAR1s, Ida, April IA week ag.
a foot Of snow covered the valley.
but a few days of warm sunshine
followed by showers have reduced near
~ all to mud. The conference visitors
who crossed the valley to Montpelier in
sieighs last Wednesday are returning
over roads hub-deep In mud. 1t will
be nearly two weeks before any plow-
ing can be done. The winter has been
one Of the longest and coolest I'm the
history of the valley, aud the price of
hay has been higher than for many
years, Cattle are in good condition,
however, as they have been well fed
Notwithstanding the high prices Of feed.
Scowcroft Bros OF Ogden have re-
Gently established mercantile institu-
ton here with Il. VI, Pugmre Of 81.
Charles as business manager. IL Is
starting out In aggressive style and
viii. no doubt, draw It's share Of the
local trade.
Exhibition day was observed at the
Fielding academy March 80, when the
missionary and winter courses closed.
The representative visitors from yari-
GUS WdIuS or tuf STAKE SPOKE IN highest
commentator OF the work exhibited In
the respective departments, aud were
especially pleased with the excellent
showing made In manual training. one
conspicuous step In advance Of former
school seasons was noted I'm the fact
that the academy now has it's OWL
orchestra, which delighted the visitors
with appropriate music. Another Sign
of progress was the publication this
year Of well edited school paper. "Thc
Search Light" which makes ITS APP
pearance In magazine form twice each
month
number of calls have recently been
received by academy students, who
have been pursuing the misslonary
course Of study. and they will depart
to their various fields Of labor in the
near future.
William a. Bulge. a grandson OF
PRESIDENT Bulge OF this stake. recently
left Paris for a mission to Great Brit.
ain, farewell party being given short.
" before his departure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-14
GOOD OPENING TO Be
SECURED AT LA BELLE.

Special Correspondence.
A BELLE, April 1O-The weather
Is fine at the present time, the
snw has nearly all disappeared,
under the warm spring sun, but It
freezes at night yet The farmers are
busy getting their land ready for the
crops.
The matrimonial fever struck this
place in the month Of February, and
IT has become quite contagious, four
couples having been made happy since
II first broke out, on the l4th of
March the Bishops daughter, Grace.
was given a reception on the occasion
OF her marriage to Carl A. Pearson.
Bishop Morgan performed the cere-
mony. About 70 adults and children
partook of sumptuous dinner.
People are beginning to arrive In this
Snake river valley seeking new homes.
and an invitation is extended TO all
those who wish to change their oca-
ton to see this place before they buy
elsewhere. There is room for 25 or 30
good families here.
There Is a good opening for n mer-
chant, music instructor, and other
professions.
The Relief society celebrated the an
nual day IN fitting manner,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-14

SPRING AWAKENING
AT SUGAR CITY NOW ON.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
c UGAR CITY, Fremont Co.. Ida,
April 12.-For the past week the
weather has been delightful Sprlnh
Is surely here TO stay, The grass Is
sprlnglng up everywhere and the trees
are again showing signs of life. The
farmers are busy getting ready for
spring work; and some have already
been out on their land with plows, har-
rows and Jewelers.. Prospects are very
bright for a prosperous season for the
farmers and stock raisers of these parts.
The building boom IL still on and as
fast as material Is shipped in II Is put
into the buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Timpson arrived
from Salt Lake today Mr. Timpson
left last week for salt Lake city. While
there he was united In marriage to
Helen Mar Whitney daughter OF Apos-
tie Whitney. Mr.. Tlmpson Is stenog-
rapher for the Sugar company at this
point. and has host OF friends and as
sociates who wish him we'll for the fu.
ture.
The Primary dance given In the opera
house last evening was n success and
melted the association neat little
sum with which to meet expenses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-14
GOOD NEWS.
Many Salt Lake City Readers Have
Heard IL and Profitcd Thereby.

Good news travels fast" and the
thousands OF bad back sufferers in
Salt Lake city are glad to learn that
prompt relief ls within their reach
Many lame. weak and aching back
Is bad no more. thanks to Doans
Kidney Pills. our citizens are telling
the good news Of their experience with
the old Quaker Remedy Here is an
example worth reading
Mrs. Robert c. Kirkwood, wife OF r.
C. Kirkwood, engineer on the Oregon
Short Line railroad residence VA West
Fourth South. says AN advertisement
In Salt Lake city paper about Doan's
Kidney pills so impressed me that ask.
ed Mr.. Kirkwood to call at the +. III I'm
Drug Co.'S store for box. After an
attack OF The grip my kidneys we're
weakened and easily afflicted The
pain centered In the small Of the back
and was particularly severe, rendering
STOPPING or the act Of lifting anything
but pleasant. My physician told me
It was kidney trouble. Doan's Kidney
Pills certainly did me world Of good
] will be only too pleased to recommend
the medicine when opportunities pre-
sent themselves"
For sale by all dealers Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co.. Buarflo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take AZ other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-14
MARYSVIllE ENJOYING
PROSPECTS OF A BOOM.
Special Correspondence.

'PpNtdt correspondence.
N1ARYSVILLE. Ida, April ia
Preparations are being made to
extend the railroad toward the
Park line at an early date, and every
thing points to a bright future for
Marysville, No town in the great Snake
River valley has brighter prospects.
The business men are well organized
and are all working to centralIze the
business and make this town grow up
for the best interests and welfare OF
the people, and they are encouraging
good substantial buildings to be erected
for business purposes. II Is expected
that many visitors will flock into this
country this season. A contract haa
been let TO enlarge the main canal to a
capacity to irrlgate about 1000 acres
more land than Is now watered. Som,
1000 of this land is held under the
Carey act, which viii be opened up this
season; the balance IT, subscribed for
Ivy the settlers, and will now put hum
dieds of acres of the best land I'm this
part of the country under cultivation.
inducements are being offered the large
land owners 10 divide up their land
with the thousands who may come IN
seeking homes Good. thriving, honesi
and industrious people are desired. for
there Is room here for many such to
mako themselves comfortable while
land IS being sold al reasonable figure.
Monday, the 9th, the Relief society
gave It's annual reunion which was
day OF rejoicing and feasting. As the
day appointed happened 10 be on Bish-
op James n. Wilson's birthday. they
slU'prisel him with "A pregput OF q Iaat h.