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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Work Stops On Railroad

II. A. Hawkins Il over from ilwaeo,
He reports fish as running consider.
able better in Bakers Bay and the quail
ity OF fish the finest he has ever seen
here almost all Of them hcen over "a
pounds He expects considerable in
crease about the goth. He also brings
the news that work is practically sus-
pended on The extension Of The T. Il.
is Il. II. Over one hundred men have
quit there In the past few days and work
Is at standstill II is reported down
there that the Northern Pacific has
tought out the !. r. & Il, Il. but this
rumor has not been confirmed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Massachusetts,.

Il have just been reading your ad in
the Republican OF today, the ith of July,
and IL struck me forcibly SO that |
decided to write and find out about il.
My preference would be TO 90 among
American or German American people,
because, you see, | am Yankee from
Connecticut and'with spice oi Dutch
in mo which won't always blend with
othei makeups.
KINDLY write more particulars and |
win return the favor; ann an old maid
OF 30, with-well a description OF ones
self i, rather difficult so would better
bo offered until solicited
But seriously speaking would con.
slider an offer and should be pleased to
heoi from you,
Il have cousin, Miss Sadie Ray,
with me who would also he open to an
Offer
ut would be much nicer to be to-
gethei'
From st. Paul.
Replying TO the above advertisement
which saw in tho st, Paul Dispatch,
wish to inquire for particulars in re-
gard to same. However, | wish to say
that If You are running matrimonial
bureau, | do not wish to hear from you
furhci. Your advertisement reads
rather peculiar therefore the foregoing
remark;
Il am experienced, thoroughly reliable,
and have been looking for an oppor-
tunity to get work on the coast.
Hoping to hear from you in reply,
also whether you furnish or advance
tho fare"
From New York.
"Iom advertisement in today's Eagle
Il surely an inducement for good cooks,
and manageable ladies. We viii be
grateful for particulars
From Illinois.
would like to know mom about your
ad in the Tribune or Daily News, do not
know which 1t was in. | am middle.
aged American widow, uncmcumbered,
god references, am considered good
cook, neat housekeeper, good plain
sewer A widow since 80, lost my home
seven years ago, been working out since,
Have got as high as $40 a month work
ing for wealthy families, am member
OF the Christian church, What have
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
All the World

knows that Billiards. Snow Liniment
has no superior for Rheumatism, Stir
Joints. Cuts, Sprains ,Lumbago, and all
pains. Buy IT, try il and You win al
ways use it. Anybody who has used
Ballard's Snow Liniment Is q living
proof of what it does. All we ask Of
you l. to get trial bottle. Price 25c,
Soc and sl.0O. Sold by Hart's Drug
Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
issust New Tariff.

H. II. Jenkins general freight agent
Of the A, \ G. RR., has just issued a
new local freight tariii which Is the
mos. complete ever issued by this road,
The new tariff goes into effect interstate
August | and interstate August 10. A
new tarifr has also been issued by the
A. Il G. in conjunction with The Clnt-
skanie 4 Nchalcm II. Il Co which
goes into effect on the same dates,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
For The Little People.

Every parent in this city should in
vestigate. at once. the new and ap-
preciable shoe for the youngsters, at
Charles v. Browns Commercial street
house. They are called the 1E C.
Scuffer' and are the very epitome Of
good wear and real comfort They
are going like wild-fre and the kids
themselves are after them because
they look SO comfy"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
New Limo To St. Paul.

The Canadian Pacific is now selling
through tickets to the East via Spokane
and their new line, The short line to
st. Paul. Fastest service, Their new
trains are models of luxury. Electric
lighted, and provided with electric ven
tilators By far the most up-to-date
service in the West.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
helpu Shut OK An Eye. sore

A new billboard which Is being erected
between Fifteenth and SiStcenth streets
on Commercial avenue, Will shut of the
view Of tho unsightly foundation OF an
old building which once stood At that
place
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Rs Hatn ON the aud

The Young Mems League Of the Pres
hyterian ChuNh have received a letter
from Rev, Dr. Hills, saying that he will
be here on Tuesday the 2ard of July
and viii then deliver the delayed lee
ture OF tho "Star Course"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
An Ornamental Addition

Two new light posts, such as Mayor
Wise recently placed in front Of bis
store, have been installed In front Of
Hoeiier's These artistic pos,s are in
keeping with the np.to-datc named cs.
Establishment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
| Old Timer Dies.

From Sidney, n, s, W., news is re-
ceived of the death OF Capt, G. w, Bel
formerly well known in this vicinity
He was appointed U, s. Consul at Sid
ney during Cleveland's second admins
tratiou and was re-appointed during Mr.
MeKinley's term, He eventually became
citizen OF N, s, w, and, marrying
well, settled there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Elect Officers

Sacajawea Lodge, Rebccca Lodge No.
lGi |, Q. 0, +. Of Hammond, Or, In
stalled the following officers last Thurs.
Jay evenings Cora " Getty, n, G,i
Ada Gaudy V, g.; Eva Walton, scere-
tary; Minnie Keek, treasurerj Minnie
Glauze, chaplainj Morris o'Donnell, X.
$. n g.; Albert johnson, l.. S. n, G.i
Ernest Coirey, |, c.; Wm. Fulhart, 0.
G,i Clara c, Nunson, d. D, p Fol-
lowing the installation was nm enter.
tainment aftet which refreshments were
served.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Invested In warrenton--.

Mr., Avery McCune Of the firm Of G, A
McCune 4 Co.. Davenport Iowa, whole.
sale shoe d-aler.. !. visiting Astoria
Mr.. MeCuuc was here about Il year ago
and this Is his second trip, He Is Inn
pressed with this section oi the coun-
try aud has firm faith In It's rapid ad.
sauccment. SO firm is he iu this faith
that hc has made some good investment,
IN Warrenton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Defrauds Landlady-.

Toiro Simclins was arrested ycstcr.
day on a charge Of dcirauding bis land
lord, Daniel llstmu,la, Sihmelinis owed
SIS and removed himself and his bag
gage from HemudA's house In Union
town. consequently no was arrested, lie
Il held IN default OF $50 bail
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
FEMALE HELP FOR
HOME and OFFICE
cHARMgER on COMMERCE GETS
LETTERS FROM ALL PARTS OF
THE UNITED STATES.

Those Of the Astoria citizens who are
anxious TO secure domestic help win
probably be- interested In reading some
of the correspondence from girls and
women who have replied 10 the adyer'
tisemcnt Of the Chamber oi Commerce
foi such assistance
This advertisement inserted stated that
good girls could make good marriages
out hero on the Pacific Coast.
Among tho letters so far received are
these. with the names and addresses Of
tho correspondents omitted FOE obvious
reasons However should any reliable
persons, or any members OF the Chamber
Of Commerce, be- attracted by any Of
these letters and desire TO be put into
correspondence with the writer's, they
may gain that privilege by applying d.
rect 10 Manager Wbyte Of the Chamber
of Commerce, II will be observed that
each letter Ii nulnbeei and the number
Of the letter will be necessary to desig-
nats tho writer.
Should any honest man either in As
,oria or anywhere IN the northwest de-
sire TO correspond with any Of the writ
ers with u view to matrimony, the
privilege will DO granted him Il he will
apply TO Manager WhytT Should any
well established family in any other part
Of the State OF Oregon or anywhere in
The northwest, desire domestic help and
will write TO the Chamber Of Commerce
here in Astoria, they viii be put in cor
tespondcnce with the writer's Of these
letters, or with the writer's oi hundreds
Of Others very similar to these.
The letters below however will give
an idea Of the many others, more OF
which viii probably be published from
TINA TO time:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From St. Louis.

I'm answer 10 youf nd! am q girl
who would very much like to 20 away.
have Away worked In a private FAM
ily and have good references, would
like TO have you write me and let me
know what kind Of oGef you have. !
could come ut any time you have a situa'
tiou for me, Write soon and let NE
know.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Returns From Seattle

Frank j. Carney pre'iden, and man
per Of tho Y. ]. Carney 4 Company re-
turned yesterday from weeks F'''.
TO seattle. llo reports Seattle l've'y ana
busipcSs prosperous
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
WIN Visit At Ilwaeo-.

Mrs A, II Bohn Of Tho Dallcs. was
10 this city yesterday on her way TO
Long beach and Ilwaeo for few weeks
visit Mr. Bohn, her husband, was
formerly IN business In Ilwaco where
he rau the Pacific Journal He Is now
in tho printing business in The Dalles
and IL prospcring,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Illinois.

"Will write you this letter in regard
10 your ad in the Chicago Tribune foi
general eirla and cooks
II am a young lady, 20 years Of age
ard have always been capable Of hold
ing any position as long a. cared "a
have II aud can furnish the very best Of
references AZ to chnracteg and ability.
"lfayc been in my last aud present
place Of employment las cook for the
last four years but am not fond Of
Chicago. | am ready to leave ii as soon
rs can find another place.
Kindly give particulars in Rrsi
Ictiei'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Wisconsin.

II am contemplating moving west, II
| can find suitable employment. | have
up 90 the present time been employed
a. stcnographer for the state here at
Madison Does your agency hnd posi-
tions for persons IN this capacityi
Would consider a change for general
homework, Il inducements warranted it.
should there hc no opening for steno.
graphic aud general Office work in your
vicinity. Should be pleased to hear from
you with particulars
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Observation-Disclosures Q Q 9
o DONE BY DEED. o
100000 0000 o 9 o o Q

DR. Aug c. Kinney to A. S,
Skyles, tract containing 1927 acres
adjoining secs. Is and 10, I. s N,
r. 0 W........................ $5
A. S. Skyles ct ux to I. L. Bell,
l22T acres adjoining secs Is and l6,
II. s n, r. 0 W.....,...........-.. /
Iva NJ. Potter ct ux to L. L. Ball
ct al, lots 10, II, Is, l6, II and is,
block 80 and lot 10 in block 20. New
Astoria .,,................ 1900
Contract Of sale; Rudolph Bastell
ct ux to r. II. Morley timber on
NE. Ia of NV. IA and n l-2 of
NE. Ia and Sc, Ia of NE. IA sec.
32, T. 5 n. r. 10 W. (exeept II
acresl, and right of way, timber to
be cleared in years. s.,..........
Bond for deed: Frany Bohnart to
N. D. Balm, lots | and in block 7,
Grimes Annex commandment. s64
II. H. ingalls, ct ux to j. F. Wood,
lot s, block ~, Astoria ,. 100
Quit claim: Jesse n, Foster to
+. f. I.indgren, lots 2, 3, and and
Sc. Ia OF NE. Ia aud NE. Ia
of Sc. IA OF sec. II, I. 5 n, r. 7
W., excepting certain portion, -. /
J. W. Hibbs to y, Frantz,tract ad-
joining +. c, Grow, donation claim,
sec. 90. I. s n. r. I W....... 200
Andrew Materson ct ux to Julius
Anderson, n. l-2 of lot l, block 3s,
lppet Astoria ..,,,.,..,...,,,,... l450
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
| New Tax Law.

Tho bricfs In the suit Of Clatsop
County uts, W. Kaboth II al were sent
TO the supreme court at Salem Friday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Ohio.

Il saw your advertisement in the Ohio
State Journal for girls TO do general
houscwork and cook. Please write AMI
tell me what you pay, and do you pay
railroad fare, or will | DO that II |
comet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
A, Tho Hospital.

Mis-. Mabel Taylor, who was taken y
n, Mary's Hospital yesterday Is report
ed a. doing nicely,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
IERsE TALES Of THE TOWN


sheriff pomeroy was In Portland yes.
tcrday on business matters 'o'
With a civil suit
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
New Postmaster

Edwin 7. Abbott has been appointed
postmaster Of Seaside by President
Roosevelt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Probate.

IN tho matter Of the estate Of r. D.
Morri.on, an order was made Tor .
final settlement Of the estate
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14

The assistant keeper at Tillamcoi'
Rock, Gus johnson. has been transferred
to Cape Mears light station.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14

you IN tho way Of extra Inducements
10 oderp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
Prom Connecticut.

= II write 10 answer 10 your ad in the
Boston Herald for housework girls. |
am widow, age 10 years; American
Protestant; reliable and competent TO
do light housework. would like to
have a good respectable place where |
would be kindly treated. am. as you
might say, alone in the world.
Now, won't you please write to me
and explain"
"And II you should know Of good
honest, .teady man who would like a
good housekeeper, one that is alright
would be pleased 10 bear from him"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14

Dell R. Scuily, Notary Public. al,
Scully's Cigar Store. Any old houri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Wisconsin.

" Having read your advertisement in
the Milwaukee Sentinel and concluding
that II was for an employment agency |
thought Of answering 1t. / desire to 20
out west and see the country and so do
some Of my lady friends but fear we
cannot earn good salary and besides
paying our expenses we have about given
up the idea Would you please let me
know what salary is paid in Oregon for
dome-tcs and also whether the fare il
included for the positions you offer. Is
Astoria only a mining town and how far
is 1t from Portland and from the coast
Are there also number OF wholesale
milliner houses in Portlandt As the
population is over 10000 l suppose
there are. Please answer my letter and
kindly let me know soon.'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Illinois.

in reply to your ad in the Tribune for
girls to cook and do general housework,
do YOU think YOU could find housekeep-
ing Tor widow without incumberance
with some elderly couple or in respect
able widower's family! l am an Ameri.
can widow, age 80 years, neat, refined
and well educated, can furnish excellent
references a. to character
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-14
From Illinois

'In reterepce to your ad in the
Record Of today's for domestics. l would
like to know a few particulars regarding
the climate OF that part of the country,
also what Kind of positions there are
open. and the wage-. Under what agree
ment is the transportation paid tif
anr. whyl"
The Washington times., 1907-09-14

The most common way OK doing this
is by the use OF a heavy slab Of stone
at one end Of a long handle, while at
the other end is usually brawny Italian
TO furnish the motive power,
The other method, and the one with
which this story has 10 do. is where d
modern electric appliance takes the pisGe
OF the sons OF Martha. and furnishes
the necessary friction. Such machine
is now being used in the Treasury cor
ridors after 4;39 p. n. and on Sundays
il being necessary TO operate it VIII II
all the employees. except the watohme1.
are away or else there would be "not1i-
ing doing"
Last Sunday while the watchmen
were buslly engaged IN holding down
their chairs-the noise from the ma
chine preventing any thought of a nap
there was a loud report Ike the dis
charge of a cannon, binding. blueish
fash. and then pandemonium. While
the watch force were scurrying around
seeking the cause OF the disturbance,
an agitated Italian rushed up 10 one
The Washington times., 1907-09-14

guardian stationed at the door. and IN
unintelligible English and excited
Latin tried to explain something
which sounded like;
''Petrucio he kilIa by da machina"
The Waterman followed the man 10
the corridor where the polishing machine
had been working. and there he found
another son of sunny Italy busily en-
gagged in taking the count. after a
run-in with the machine.
After several minutes work he was
resuscitated, apparently little the worse
for his experience with the Juice"
An Investigation developed the fact
that this laborer had made contact
with the machine by means OF the cold
chisei IN question. thereby grounding
the current which passed through his
body. The chisel was melted and fused
for one-half its length by the strong
current. yet the Italian escaped with
only a temporary knockout
Hence, the query OF the Waterman.
IL IL takes several hundred volts TO
melt q cold chisel, what viii II require
10 Kill an Italian laborer?"
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
BIG BARN BURNED
WITH $4,000 Loss
HAY, Carriages, and lmple-
ments on Garry Farm
Destroyed.

4 large barn on the farm OF Albert
Garry, president Of the National Capital
Brewing Company, was burned TO the
ground shortly before o'clock this
morning. The farm is situated in Mary
land, just across he District line on
The Suitland road, and comprises sew
eral hundred acres. Mr.. Carry estI-
mates the total loss at $4,000, which is
partly covered by insurance.
More than fifty tons OF hay were de-
/ stroyed- The barn was filed with farm
: implements and machinery, much Of
which was new this year. and several
: carriages. all Of which were ruined
{ That the horses were not burned Is
due to the fact that the stalls are in
s a sub-basement. under a cement floor,
and the farm hands were given an op-
poFtunity 10 get the animals out before
me cellar filled with smoke.
The hre was discovered by Mr.. Carry
VINO, with his family has been spend
ing the summer on the farm. The orr
gin OF the FIRE is unknown. bnt IL is
I thought the blaze started in one Of the
lofts.
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
cAPERS WARNS OFFICERS
TO BE CAREFUL IN ARREST

With no desire nor purpose to curtan
the aggressiveness OF internal revenue
collectors. inspectors. and others OF the
service in their work Of running down
violators Of the internal revenue laws,
John G. Capers, the new Commissioner
OF Internal Revenue, is out IN a notice
70 his subordinates that he wants them
TO exhibit sound wisdom in their work
and not prosecute honest people, remem-
bering that the laws are for the honest
business mans protection. as well as for
the punishment Of the violator.
The department has frequently been
embarrassed by uncalled-for arrests. and
Il is against such that Commissioner
Capers warns
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
LIBRARY
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Left Wing Basement De-
voted to JuVeniIeS-NeW
Books Added.

The Public Library VIII oren its new
ehIldrens room September is- This
room VIII occupy the entire left wing
Of the basement. and may be reached
by following the walk at the left Of
the front steps and entering underneath
the main doorway.
It is hoped that the spacious room
with windows on three sides, affording
light. air. and sunshine, VIII prove
most attractive.
Many new books have been added.
chiefly duplicates Of favorites, bat In
GLIDING also some new titles. Owing
% the limited number OF good juvenile
books published spring and fan, the
number OF new titles ordered was nee
essarily small.
A collection Of books for distribu-
ton through the schools, more espe-
eialiy for those Of the outlying dis
trlcts where access to the library is
difficult, has been commenced and viii
t-.eTease with the demand.
The hours for the children's room
will be the same as heretofore: 9 a. n.
To p. m. Saturdays and holidaysI p
m. 20 p. m. school days. and p n.
20 3 p. N. Sundays.
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
FINE STEAMER SERVICE
TO AND FROM JAMESTOWN

Those desirious Of reaching James
town by the most attractive and con
ve1ieut route should avail themselves
Of the excellent service furnished by
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company. Double daily service to the
exposition is maintained by this line.
boats sailing at a. m. and $50 .. m.
landing passengers directly at the ox-
position pier. The steamers making
these trips are perfect in their ap-
continents. the cabins, staterOOms, and
dlnlng service being exceptionally high
class Daily connections are made at
Nortolk with steamers fO- New York
Boston, and OtheT Eastern points; also
with trains Tor all Southern points IN
formation may be had at the general
ticket Office, 105 Fourteenth street, or at
the wharf Office, foot of Seventh street
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
Good Names Plenty
To Take Place of
"Sixteenh Street"

street a name in keeping with its as
sociations and location.
Public Interest Awakened.
The question has been agitated before,
but never. TO any great extent, although
those who first interested them selves in
the project have never ceased TO con-
tend that sooner or later the general
public would awaken to the necessities
Of the occasion and overwhelm the pow
ers that be with protests against the
present insignificant numbered title by
which the street is now known.
Scores of Names Submitted.
That time seems to have arrived, Judg-
ing by the scores of replies received
since the publication Of the Times offeT.
and tomorrow the paper viii announce
the various names submitted, heading
the list with those which have proven
to be the general favorites in the IN
formal balloting. In the meantime. the
suggestions continue TO pour in and
there is apparently no limit 10 the YER
satility OF those who have evinced such
a deep interest in the subject.
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
FAREWELL BAND NIGHT
AT CHEVY CHASE LAKE

Tomorrow night viii be the last op-
portunity this season the public viii
have to hear the Marine Band at Chevy
Chase Lake. In view OF this fact a
program Of exceptional merit has been
arranged Farewell Night" at ''The
Lake" always brings out an immense
throng, and with favorable weather
conditions tomorrow night will prob
ably break the record IN point OF at
tendance.
Inc dancers will have their last turn
tonight, the band furnishing music in
The pavilion as usual. Everyone who
can VIII doubtless be present and re-
main for the Home Sweet Home"
waltz.
All the other amusements will be IN
operation tonight and tomorrow night.
Ample provision has been made to
furnish thoroughly adequate car ser
vice, no matter how great the attend
ance may be.
The Washington times., 1907-09-14
SPLIT IN HER STOCKING
COST WOMAN 81, 900, AND
- NOW HUSBANDS GOING

CHICAGO, Sept. I4-That lneffensive
appearing Isle thread stocking Of Mrs.
p J. Van Dusen has been the cause
Of more trouble. First It split in un-
conventional style and lost 500 In cash
and $500 worth OF jewelry for Mrs. Van
Dusen. who lived at 10 East Thirty-t third
street, and now fl appears to have lost
her husband for her also.
Mrs. Van Dusen fled suit for divorce
against him, saying that her husband
had struck her and that they had sep
arated August IS Mrs. Van Dusen
lost the money and jewelry while she