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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-02
Particular About Mucilage

ITO meet the different conditions of the seasons of
the year. the quality of gum is changed quarterly
In winter soft gum is used, while in harder
grade is applied to the postage stamps and it is
highly important always to keep sharp watch
the sheets to stick together by reason of the damp
ness in the atmosphere.
The mucilage is prepared in accordance with
time honored formula, and for boiling the strange
connection there are installed in the basement of
the Bureau of Engraving three giant kettles, each
of which will hold fully one hundred gallons.
use of the American people each year would grdle
the globe nearly four times. Under normal con-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
Star Thea.er--Thc Margaret Fisher

Star Thcater--The Margaret Fisher
company win open weeks engage
inent nt the Star commencing Mon
day night, This company IL rcputed to
be one Of the best on the coast. COM
posed Of ail-stnr actors. with the fin
cat scenery ever staged, The play.
The Great Blue Grass Derby" met
with an enthusiastic reception In Se-
nttlc and was pronounced by all to
be the best entertainment ever pre-
acntch, This afternoon at the mat
inee and tonight. will be the last OPP
pnrtunity to hear the Nellie Andrews
opera company IN the bohemian
GIrl," The spccnItlcs introduced the
past week have met with public np-
provnl and delighted the large au-
dicnces who have attended every night
during the week, The box Office will
be open al the usunl hour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
A Spectacular Exhibit-The Kniete-

y spectacular GNHipit-lH He hiiietc-
scope films now on exhibition at the
Waldorf are among the finest on dis
play on the coast and are thoroughly
appreciated by huge audiences night
ly. They present splendid and real
istic picture OF the ome-coming of
w. J. Bryan at New York, from his
tour of the wide world; in the recep-
tion committee and fleet that waited
upon him many well known and dis
tinguished citizens of the nation are
In plain evidence, and the whole live
ly scene is given to its last and least
interesting detail. Following this
comes an automobile hold-up in which
the to-date criminal and the equal
ly modern police are mixed up in a
series of scenic action that stir the
blood and engage the liveliest inter-
est 1t Is we'll worth visit from
anyone who wants to be walked up
The offerings are among the very best
in that line OF entertainment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
TWO GREAT FLOODS.

Two record breaking Hoods have oc-
CURED during the past week. one IN
the state OF Washington. the other In
the Brownsville Wooden Mill' store.
which has been flooded All week with
anxious buyers of wooden goods, de-
spite the bad weather
The coming week viii be the last
OF their Great Wooden Goods sale. II
you haven't already gotten your share
of the great bargains you had better
hurry, See their ad on page eight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Served Them Right-Reports from
tha Cowltz say that when several
booms broke letting out millions of
feet of logs, steamers We're hired in
Portland to pick them up, the own
ers agreeing to pay rs cents per log,
The steamers after working two days
and one night succeeded In rounding
UP all the logs, put them in boom
and tied one end to n pile driven in
the middle of the river. When they
went to get their pay, the owners re-
fused to pay the amount of the con-
tract, and wanted to settle for less.
FridaN nigh, drift logs came down
the river and carried out the pile to
which one end was fastened and the
logs went adrift again The owners
tried to get the steamers to pick
them up but they We're busy making
repairs and refused to do any more
work. The result is, the entire out
put is Il total loss. 1t pays to keep
your word, once in n while.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

To the Wrecks-The big bark Ga
lena, which is piled high and dry upon
the same sands of Clatsop Beach which
claimed the ill-fated Peter lredale
but a short time ago, viii doubtless
attract many visitors from this city to-
day. The wreck of the Galena is cas-
lily accessible from West station and
that of the Iredale from Warrenton
or Skipanon and either can be reached
within fifteen or twenty minutes
walk from the stations indicated. The
A. & C. r. Sunday train service as
arranged at present gives ample time
to visit both ships by leaving Astoria
at Sis a m and returning passing
West about Sis and Warrenton about
$50 D. m., thus making 1t possible
to view both wrecks in a single day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
Runaway-Yestcrday morning Will

Runaway-Yesterday morning while
a delivery team belonging to the
Foard & Stokes Hardware company
was crossing Young's Bay bridge, the
singletree broke, frightening the
horses, and they ran away. When
they reached the north approach to
the bridge. they ran into ditch and
were compelled to swim nearly a mile
before they could get on land. No
damage was done to either horses or
wagon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
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. PERSONAL MENTION. .
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Jacob Gustaffson of Tucker Creel
was in the city yesterday
E. A. Fowler of Goble was visit
or in the city yesterday.
H. Mclaughlin of Gray's River wa:
in the city yesterday on business.
Andrew Johnson of Young's River
was in the city yesterday.
John Lewis of Fernhill was in the
city yesterday.
Oscar Mendenhall, the Chinook
druggist. was visitor in the city
yesterday.
N. P. Sorensen of Portland arrived
down on the noon train yesterday,
J. A. Gilman of Altoona was a
business visitor in the city yester-
day.
Jos. Bartoldes of Young's River was
in the city yesterday.
Thad Trullinger came over from
the quarantine station yesterday and
will remain over Sunday.
Mrs. w. G. Howell of Portland is in
the city, visiting her mother, Mrs.
Badolett.
P. ]. Vail and wife of Portland are
visiting in the city.
H. J.. Lango, of Portland, is an
over Sunday visitor in the city.
Swepson Morton came over from
Knappton yesterday on a business
trip He reports that Miss Marian
Morton is cutting some ice" over
that way. She will cut her teeth la
ter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Do You feel sleepy and not bit
like working In the afternoon' Per-
haps it's because OF the kind Of lunch
you're eating-too heavy an dtoo hard
TO digest. Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street, where
nil the baking Is done in those famous
slow process ovens, which turn out light
appetizing, wholesome thingsf You''
save money, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Seaside Spur-Contractor Goodin
came up from Seaside yesterday and
reports that good progress Is being
made on the grading for the new
spur to be put in by the railroad
company, and II the weather is fairly
good. il will be completed by the 18th
of January As soon as the grading
Is completed, the ties and rails will
he put on and the road completed in
time for next seasons travel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Police Court--Chas. Wickstrom ap-
reared In the police court dock yes
terday, as the result of four days
spree He was sent below for two
days to sober up John Morris, n
sailor off the Galena. was arrested
by officer Oberg, charged with fight
ing at the Central hotel, He was
fined $40 or ten days in jail, but re-
leased on parole, with the understand
ing II he did not behave himself. he
would have to serve out the sentence.
Chris Houke forfeited $40 bail for
being disorderly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Down From PortIand--C. c. Clin-
ton, formerly ad man on the Morning
Astorian, and later editor and pub
Usher of the Pacific Journal, on the
northshore, arrived in the city yester-
day on business trip in connection
with his new publication covering the
new phonetic rule of spelling, of which
President Roosevelt is one of the
leading sponsors. Mr. Clinton will ar
range for the sale and distribution
here of his popular book and may be
here for a week or more,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Hold Conventional large and en-
thusnstic crowd assembled at the
Town Hall, Seaside. last night to nom
mate an independent ticket to be
voted for nj the town election to be
held In December. The following
nominations were made; Mayor, a. +.
Miller; councilman at large. r. II,
cole councilman first ward. Howard
i.aighton; second ward, d. J. Boyle:
and j. A. Mcintyre; treasurer, w. s
Henslngton; recorder and police Judge
VIM. Burke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Commercial Saloon-This popular
place, situated at 500 Commercial street,
is up-to-date in every particular. The
choicest of wines and all kinds of Ii
uuors can be procured here. Best quail
ity cigars. Billiard table in connection.
If you can't come in person, call up
Phone 1891 Main. tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
Group.

A reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept in the home for
use is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t will prevent the attack If
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse. or even after the croupy cough
appears. For sale by Frank Hart, the
Leading Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Fine Bill to Come-The attendance
at the Star last night was in full ac-
cord with the real excellence of the
bill that has prevailed during the week
just closed. The Marguerite Fisher
Stock company will enter upon an
engagement at this popular house on
Monday, tomorrow, night, and this
fact gives certain assurance of crowd
ed houses nightly during its pendency.
The troupe has fourteen clever peo-
pie and a large and brilliant repertoire
of fine plays,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Probate ordtrs--Judgc Trenchard.
sitting for probate matters yesterday
made an order appointing Messrs. G..
w. White, Albert IIlll and T. 4. Cor
nelius, as appraisers OF the estate Of
II. ]. M0rfison deceased.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

viii Levy Tax--The Taxpayers Of
Tucker Creek will meet next Thurs
day night At the school house for the
purpose Of lcvylng road tax. Mr.
Jacob Gustafson was In the city yes-
terdny and stated that tho district
would probably levy 10 mill tax
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Company Arrives-The Margaret
Fisher company. comprising II mem
bcrs. arrived down on last evenings
express and will open AT the star
Monday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

earn TO Danoe--Prof. Ringier OF
Portland has classes every Thursday.
at A. 0. u. w. hall. 9th and Duane
Adults evening; children p. m. All
the latest dances. Waltz Glide, Three
stop, otc. Social dancing $3.50 p. m.
ll-2-tfeod
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Water Mains Broke-A number Of
families IN the city have been wlthou:
water for two or three days. owing TO
breaks In the water mains. Assist
ant Superintendent Johnson has
force OF men nj work repairing the
breaks and expects TO have everything
completed by Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Dixie Broke--The dixie on Mrs. Ras-
mus land on Young's River broke on
Thursday night. caused by the excess
siye rain and all the bottom land in
that vicinity was flooded the water
being about two feet deep In most
places.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
Accepted Nominations---Yesterday

Accepted Nominations--Yesterday
Thos. Dealy. +. J. Carney and An
drew Dalglty. filed their acceptances
of the nominations rendered them at
the primaries Monday for precinct
committeeen. F. ]. Carney Is all there
IL OF the Republican central commit
tee. and Thos. Dealy Is the only Dem
ocrntic committeeman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
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10 DONE BY DEED .
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Hermosa Park Investment Co.
to Ianthe Cook, lots 8, 9, and
10. block /, Hermosa Park. $ 1900
Cornelis Hunt and wife to John
H. Smith, sectional property in
Clatsop Co. -. .....,....... 1
Thomas Linville, sheriff, to j.
C. Adams, trustee, IA acres
land. Clatsop county -. -. 10
Newton Mccoy. administrator,
to E. T. Stafford, acreage in
Clatsop county .............. 2,O72
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Aug carlson--Aug Carlson, aged
about 60 years. brother OF the fa-
ther OF Mrs. Thos. Lnvlllc died at
the hospital last evening Of paralysis
OF the bowels, No arrangements have
been made for the funeral.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
CURRENT SOCIAL EVENTS

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. ].
Wyard entertained the Glover Club
with a most delightful luncheon, at
her Cosmas house, 234 7th street. Re-
gardless of the storm. all members
were present and all those present
spent lovely afternoon.
The concert given this week under
the direction Of the Misses Elmore
was the principal event of the week
and in spite of the inclement weather
1t was a decided success.
Mrs. Mabel Walsh of Seaside spent
Thursday in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fisher entertained
the Every Fortnight club on Tuesday
evening.
On Wednesday afternoon the ladies
of the Birthday club of the First
Presbyterian church, were delightful
ly entertained by Mrs. Martinson at
her home.
An amusing feature of the afternoon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Council Meeting -- The common
council viii meet In regular session
tomorrow night Mt which time the tax
levy for the year viii be made. Sew
cra street Improvement matters will
come up for consideration and the
monthly bills vii, be allowed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Four More - -Four more voters
walked up to the auditors office yes
terdny and registered TO vote at the
city election This makes eight that
have registered since the books were
Opened.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Fish Traps Destroyed--Reports
from Brookhcld ARE TO the effect, that
every trap In that vicinity up and
down the river has been entirely de-
mollshed by the drift wood The riv-
cr is full Of drift wood and logs. and
extreme care has TO be taken 10 pro-
tcct the cnnnery wharves
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Thousands Of dollars worth Of sea-
sonable and high ciaAa dry goods,
clothing. furnishing goods. and sii
selling at half-price and less at C.
II. Coopers Great Retiring Sale.
ii-I-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Columbia and Victor Gmphophones
and al the latest records ut Chicago
prices, for sale by A. n. Cryus, "a
Commercial 81. u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Bigger and Greater bargain than
ever 10 be had nj the Great Retiring
Sale Of C. II. Cooper. Call now be-
fore II In too late. ii-l-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

The very best board 10 be obtained 10
the city Ia at "Ths 0ceidsnt HOTEL
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Slight Damase--Road Master Frye
hns received reports from nearly all
the outlying districts and has per-
sonally inspected others. and finds
only Il few small bridges injured by
the recent storm and there are no
slides on any Of the roads What few
trees fell across the roads have been
cut out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

How Do ! look reahy nee your
So" ga others see you, got one OF those
aew style mirrors at Iiart's Drug Store;
oil prices. A new supply just received
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

orkwitx covers umbrellas and makes
thom nm good aa new. lift
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Quiet Saturday-Yesterday was one
OF the quictest Saturdays In Astoria
for many weeks Very few farmers
came in. az usual. with farm prod
ucts owing TO the storm and there
were not half dozen arrivals In the
city from other parts OF the country.
Business of all kinds was unusually
duii
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18
IERSE TALES Of THE TOWN

Doll u. scaily. Notary Public. al
scully's Cigar Store. Any old houri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Her Unlucky Number-The A. & c.
Company's genial philosopher and ac-
countant. Jim wallace, has figured out
and contributed the following inter-
esting facts: "The ill-fated British
bark Galena loaded on the 18th of the
month, sailed for the Columbia river
13 days later and piled up on Clatsop
Beach on the 18th of November, and
to add to this peculiar coincidence,
her crew of 26, of twice 49,, were
transported from West station to AS
toria on train '23 on the 18th, and the
bill for this service rendered against
P. L. Cherry, on the 18th; the amount
of which was $13,23. thus closing the
transaction with the strangest COM
bination that ever happened"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Born a, olnoy--on Monday night
last at 10 o'clock November IL, the
home Of MIR and Mrs John Mcclure
II, oiney. wns gihddened by the arrival
OF son and heir.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Europe for the decoration of plain
window glass, to give the plain and
otherwise unattractive windows a
decorative appearance and to shut
out an unattractive view. without
shutting out the light. 1t comes in
variety of patterns, in rolls of about
nine yards long and IS inches wide,
it is sold either in the roll or by
the yard. 1t is so simple to apply
that any one can do it with perfect
results. For sale in Astoria, exclu-
sively by B. F. Allen & Son, at
Eleventh and Bond streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Morning Astorian, 60 cents per
month, delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

was the appearance of each lady In
a rummage costume. The afternoon
was pleasantly passed by all those
present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

Mrs. Frank Leinenweber entertained
a number of her friends in her new
home on Harrison avenue on Friday
afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

The ladies of the Queen Louisa lodge
the auxiliary to the Sons of Herman,
on Friday afternoon last gave de-
lightful party to Mrs. L. Hartwig as
farewell expression of esteem. 1t
was elegantly appointed and served
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present. Mrs. Hartwig leaves for San
Francisco on tomorrow or Tuesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-18

The members of the D. M. C. D.
club were entertained in very charm
ing manner by Mrs Edith Lowe at
her home on Tuesday evening and a
most enjoyable time was had by all
those present
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-06-28
Death Of Walter II. Wood

Walter II. Wood, brother of j. M.
and L. W. Wood, died in this city
Monday morning at 5;l5, of stomach
trouble, aged 80 years.
The deceased had been a sufferer
for two OF three years and spent last
winter 10 California, but gradually
grew worse. About IA month ago he
came to Hood River, and lived in q
tent near the residence of his brother
hoping that the open-air treatment
would benefit him. For a short time
be felt better, but the benefit was
only temporary, and he gradually
failed until death ended his sufferings
Monday morning.
He leaves a wife and one child, be-
sides a mother, five brothers and one
sister, to mourn his loss. The three
brothers from Vancouver came up last
week to see him, but left Saturday,
and were not present when he died.
The remains we're shipped to Van
couver Monday afternoon on the
Spencer by j. h. Nichols, and the fu-
neral held at Vancouver Tuesday.
The sermon was preached by Rev
Lapman, Of the Second Baptist
church, Portland, of which the de-
ceased was a member. The floral of.
erings we're very beautiful and entirely
covered the casket rhe burial was
had at Vancouver cemetery.
The deceased was u contractor and
builder and had lived in Vancouver
since 1852.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-06-28
The Paris Fa't Improvements

The installation of an electfl cal
sign at the Paris Fair corner is hne
Improvement to their new quarters,
II reaches from the corner of the
building to the electic light pole on
the corner, coming diagonlly across
the street, SO that it can be seen fIom
four different directions. 1t is
lighted by incandescent globes, and
while making a fine display, lights the
corner quite brilliantly. .
The completion of the cement walk
partly on Fourth street, makes fin
ish to the corner that is metropolitan
and substantial. The balance Of The
distance up Fourth street Is being Ill
led in, and when the dirt settles 50
that il is permanent, the cement walk
will be continued the full length Of the
builing.
A new freight elevator has also
been installed in the Paris Fair store,
running from the basement to the sec
ond floor.
A roomy basement, access to which
is had from the sidewalk from the
outside, to take in boxes, fuel, etc.
will allow the unpacking of goods
and the storing away Of LO&es out OF
sight and out of the way of the sales.
rooms, and the elevator will be an
easy way Of transporting goods to the
var ious departments.
Each floor is 5OXlO0 feet, besides q
balcony on the first floor 1880 feet.
All Of the floor space is filled with
goods, nicely arranged. They are well
lighted aud peasant.
On the main floor is the general
dry goods der artment, shoe depart.
ment, clothing and notions. On the
upper floor is the ladies ready made
garments, fitting rooms, and wait
ing room, provided with table, chairs
and cor,h h, ,irre shoppers may rect.
This room can also Le reached from
the rear entrance on Fourth street.
The balcony at the rear end OF the
first floor Ia used for the general Of
fee in one end aud tlnware at the
other end. A system of cash carriers
centers at the desk in the office, and
from this point nearly every part of
the main floor can be seen.