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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

James E. Kingsley. who had been
confined to his home on Winter street
for several weeks past by illness, has
so far recovered as to be able to come
down town. and is gaining strength
daily. which will be pleasing news to
his many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Cushnoc Royal Arch Chapter will
hold it's regular meeting tonight. The
opening will be in full form and all Of
ficers and companions are requested to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

James Brennan. who has been i'll at
his home on North street for about
month past. suffering from rheumatism
and other ailments, is reported to be
Improving, ~ u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

The Ladies Aid of the Penney Me-
mortal church will serve baked bean
supper from to 80 p NJ, Tuesday
Feb. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Robert Jackson of New York, a cattle
man, who was working his way back to
this country or the steamer st. Cuth-
bert. save the following account OF the
disaster:
About $50 o'clock Sunday morning
was awakened by loud explosion and
rushed Oh deck in my underclothing. The
whole ship appeared to be mass of
flames and the deck was redhot. Run
ming forward l saw that the No. l and
No. > holds were afre and in a few Sec
on6s 10th matches blew of and flames
shot high into the air. The cargo in
these holds consisted of matches, OIL and
rags and explosions followed at short in
terVals until We were driven aft.
"All attempts to check the flames were
fruitiess and the vessel began to take in
great Quantities of water. Captain Lewis
had been injured by one of the EXPLOSIONS
and Mate Hobbs ordered the pumps
manned. With the water rushing in in
great volumes, but little Roadway could
be made and an attempt was made to
lower the boats. One was put into the
water on the windward side and after q
dozen or more had crowded into it q huge
wave lifted the boat against the side Of
the steamer and it sank Immediately, car
rving down all Of its men. Another boat
was lowered on the lecward side and
when filled broke away.
Considering the heavy sea running and
the severe cold it was decided not to at
tempt to send another boat away and the
work of keeping the water in the hold
down was once more attempted. This
soon had to be given up. for the water
in the engine rooms had put out the fires
and rendered the steam pumps useless.
In q short time the lfeboat which had
broken awgr appreached but tie sea was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Universalist Ladies' Aid VIII
have a food sale at the vestry at +.
NJ. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

COUGHS AND COLDS. HOAisSNkSa
and bronchial affections due to lrrith-
ton of the mucuous surface. are quick
~ relieved by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Monaghan opened his dancing school
at Golden Cross hall last evening. a
fire. large class being formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
Keep Cascarets In your pocket.
Take one as SOON as you need il.
Il is old fashioned and wrong
70 take harsh doses of physic.

We all live unnaturally
Our food is too fine too rich and too plentiful We eat
too little fruit too few green vegetables We don't
exercise enough.
The result is, our bowels get clogged for Mature in
tended us to live in different way.
What shall we do?
Shall we walk ten miles day? Shall we diet our
selves7 Shall we seek for more laxative. and less
costive effect in our food?
Or shall we take Cascarets9
One way will serve just as well as the other
Their action natural tho
action of fruit of coarse food or Of exercise.
They gentle They persuade the bowelsnever drive them
them
They candy tablets tze-ust
you know that you need it.
wrong harsh physic and wait till need big dose
best hour OF every cay AND one
time is sufficient
nat keep clean inside.
cascare.s candy They sold by all druggists,
bulk Be you the genuine, with CC &C
on every tablet. The price is so cents rs cents and
Ten Cents per Box 7a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Judging from the tops oftheir heads, some
people like hardwood floors! Too late now
for Ayers Hair Vigor to completely cover
this upper story, but you may add rug or
two here and therc blythe systematic use Of
Ayers HairVigor. Does notcoIorthe hair.
Formula with each bottle. Jo;A7ssco:.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Wnr karn stops coughing Made from
ssAneNna Pine Tar. This remedy quickly
neeis the throat and lungs. 1Ts' s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Properties. uses and directions with
every vial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Enga Ide, Of skamokawa, All
rived il the city yesterday 10 visit
friends al Syensen
Miss Hazel Kennedy came over
from Skamokawa oil the steamer
Miller on 4 visit with her friends, Mr
and Mrs. John Herren.
Manager Driscoll Of the Union
Meat Company. with his wife, viii
leave on this mornings express, for a
few days visit at the metropolis
F. H. King Of Lynn, Kan, is in the
city on business trip.
A. B. Clark Of Boston arrived here
yesterday and is domiciled at the Oct
cident
Isaac Grab III Louisville, Ken, i a
business visitor ii Astoria for few
days.
Sam Berkowitz Of New York reach
ca this city yesterday on a business
quest.
/, l. j Adams Of San Francisco. came
in on the noon train yesterday and is
pursuing business engagement here
for a day or two.
|. G. Mist Of New York is registered
at the Occident.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
HAS FINE REASONS FOR
GIVING ADVICE

During my rounds here yesterday
several Of my friends who bought and
who contemplate buying Swinton
lots put this very pointed question
Ito me, viz: DO you honestly consid-
er Swinton lots FIRST class invest
ment as you ADVERTISED" Ny answer
to them is that I would advise bind
man to buy lots in Swinton because
lii is a sure profit maker publish
|this to assure all others who have
read our ads and contemplate buying
Iin Swinton that Il Is even better than
We advertise ! not only think that
il Is the best Investment Of the kind
to he found ii Portland but / KNOW
IT and | know the situation there
thoroughly A few dollars invested
NOW in Swinton viii bring unheard
lof returns. 1t don't take fortune 10
buy them because our terms are very
reasonable, we only require 10 per
cent Of purchase price down.
Il. N. CLARK.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
correspondence studies


A new bulletin Of the correspond
rnee study department Of the Uniyer.
isity OF Oregon has just been receiv,
ed, The scope Of this work has been
greatly enlarged over the beginning
made last year, and now covers
courses in English Classics, Shakes
peare, Pedagogy, Botany, Algebra,
Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry,
and several courses ii Mathematics
for teachers. BY means Of this work
Iany student who has not time to at
tend college or high school, can pur-
sue, with hardly any cost, practically
the same work by correspondence
through the University courses, and
receive credit for it. Thousands Of
dollars each year are sent out Of
Oregon to various correspondence
schools, and the University believes
that a large part 81 this might just as
we'll be saved 10 the people of the
State The enrolment of this depart
'ment win reach 5000 students for the
year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
TURN TRUANCY CASES
OVER TO Police
ABOUT 400 BOYS AND GIRLS
ARE NOT ATTENDING PUB
LIc SCHOOL CLASSES.


A list of about 800 names of boys
and girls who ought 70 be ii school,
according % the school census of last
fall, but who are not registered n any
Eof the classes, was turned over to
Acting Chief of Police Oberg BY Su-
perintcndent Clark yesterday. The
chief Of police IL the truancy officer
by virtue Of hia police Office, and It VI
Ms duty to find out why the children
arc not at school, and, presumably, u
enforce attendance
According TO Superintendent Clark
there are about as many girls out Of
school as boys. The law provides
that between the ages Of 9 and IA the
children must attend, while between
the ages Of IA and 10 they must at
tend unless actually at work Most
Of Che 800 who are nov truants Are
along from IA to Is years of age.
"A determined effort viii BIZ made ID
enforce The law rigidly, and while
heretofore the police are said 10 have
paid little or no attention 10 the
truancy cases reported 10 them now
II is hoped that they viii join in with
the plan to make the children attend
school At all events there seems to
be disposition on the part Of the
school authorities TO see that the mat
ter Is not left to take It's own course.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Gave Excellent Play

A fine house greeted the Trials Of
Mr. Flippers at the Astoria theatre
last night, and the play itself was
given il manner that pleased the
audience nightly and reflected great
credit on the young ladies and gentle
men who took part. The entire low
er floor was filed and upstairs there
was also comfortable crowd. Per
haps it is only fair not to expect quite
the finish and dash in play given by
amateurs as in one presented by pro-
fessionaI players, nevertheless the
Trials Of Mr.. Flipper7 last night
went of from beginning to end with
out hitch. Il made lots of fun The
part 81 Mr Flipper himself was taken
il an excellent manner BY Mr. Riyes
Emerson, and all Of the Others did
well, some Of them really very well.
The play was given for the benefit Of
the high school football team.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
A public Convenience

Manager Charles #. callender, Of
the Calender Navigation Company,
has ordered built a sidewalk along
the western edge Of the big gangway,
70 the company's dock, from the
uorthcrly line of the A. & g. right-
oi-way, 10 the doors 81 tbs BIG dock,
III order 10 make Il convenient for
passengers 10 pass 70 and from the
steamers that berth there, without
having 10 traverse the open gangway,
which Is generally well filed with
vehicles. II Is ! very decided change
and one that will be appreciated by
the public. II viii be five fet in width.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Back From Nehalenl

A1MAh AAOAh AtNAAA%tAk
Carl Knutscn, who with Mrs. Knut
sen went ont 10 the Nehaiem Valley
several months ago for 4 sojourn dur.
ing the summer, has returned 10 the
city Mr.. Knutsen says their stay in
the Nehalem was very enjoyable.
They were near the little town called
Vernonia, in Columbia county The
settlers there are not very numerous
nor the roads well developed, but
every one Il prosperous and All have
great hopes Of better things ID come
when the railroad goes through. All
ter staying At Vernonia for a month
sor more they went 10 Forest Grove,
about rs Of 50 miles west of Portland.
and for the past month have enjoyed
themselves in the hop fields. Mr..
Knutsen comes back tanned with his
summers outing and strong and
hearty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Reeeiyed BAD News-

Fred D. Finch, the architect, receiv-
ed letter from his daughter in Spo-
kane yesterday stating that she is
seriously III with typhoid fever. The
letter came as 4 great shock to Mr.
Finch and he Immediately made prep
arations to leave for her bedside. He
left on last nights train. Six years
ago his wife died and a year ago his
eldest daughter, and the daughter
who is now i'll in Spokane is the only
child left and Mr.. Finch fears that
she is seriously Ill indeed. She has just
started to teach in the Spokane pub
lie schools, and had graduated from a
normal school last year Mr.. Finch
will probably stay for while, but as
soon As possible win return 70 his
business here,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
New Business Deal

The furniture and hardware BUSH
ness heretofore conducted under the
firm style and title Of the Zapf Fur.
niture & Hardware Company, is now
owned and managed BY Messrs. Jas.
], johnson and Frederick q. Hay.
berg. Morton Nelson having asso-
cia,cd himself with Mr zapi il the
conduct of tie Henningsen furniture
business On Bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17

Negotiations were closed yesterday
.by All X Cyrus whereby the dne S0-
here farm ~ Oliver Mcclure, near
Qlney was sold to Robert A. Cham
bers, u Chicago, for The sum Of $24OO.
Mr. Chambers win greatly improve
the property, and make specially Of
poultry and truck gardening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
AT The Hospital

Frederick Larson, the man who
shot himself over d week ago, II yir.
tualIy recovered from the wound and
will probably leave the hospital with
IA thc next few days. Frank Horn,
who was injured while 1T work AZ the
Meserve logging camp on Gays nv.
er. Is always improving rapidly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
OF For Pennsylvania-

OH rOL EStuiayANdAha
Mayor Michael German. Of Cath
1amet, Wash, arrived in the city yes
terday morning, to arrange some
business matters prior to his depart
ure, on Wednesday next, for viii,
Transport, Pennsylvania, whittier hc
goes to visit his aged mother, Mrs NJ
German, who has recently suffered
the loss Of an eye, and who fears that
the other eye isto be sacrificed and
who desires to see her son before
such a grivous thing shall happen, il
happen it must, and Mr., German is
equally anxious to crafty her de-
sire II is very sad affection and
Mr. Gorman's friends trust that the
mother may be spared any further de-
privatino.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Died Last Might

Mrs. Briita 9, Histanen. wife Of
Eriek Iietancn, died last night at the
family home al 73S Duane street
after i long illness. She was As years
81 age and 4 native ~ Finland She
II survived ny her husband and i
large family u children, some of them
still small. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
For Distant Homes

The passenger department Of the A.
x 6. road yesterday sold transports.
tion overland and oversee 10 eight
citizens of this city and section who
arc returning On temporary visits to
their Old homes II Finland, Sweden,
Norway and Greece, Ill members of
the great fishing fraternity of this
port.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Sailor Cuta Foot

Charles Woods, sailor from 4
barkentine that passed Up the river
yesterday, cuts hs foot quite seriously
just as the vessel was coming into
harbor. He was washing decks and
cut his loot against a tin can Woods
Is At ST. Mary's Hospital a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Now Books Received

Mrs. Upshur, the librarian, reports
that four new books have ben re,
eeived at the library, as follows: ''rhe
Standard Concert Guide" BY George
r.. Upton; Stconcerning L.afcadio
Hearn,r BY George Gould, NJ. ID;
@Thc Servant ii the House. Charles
Ram Kennedy mi crewc's CA
reer,7 by Winston Churchill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Typewriters ordered

Acting at the instance Of the
school board Superintendent Clarl,
yesterday ordered two typewriters
for use in the High School business
course, the new branch that has been
added to the curriculum. The busi-
mess course has not been actually
commenced yet, but there have been
several applications for it and il Is
presumed that quite number Of the
pupils will take il up when once i II
fairly started.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17

\ When the steamer Alliance leaves
out tomorrow morning for Marsh,
field and the Coos country. She will
take with her MI. and Mrs Charles
III Calender of this city, who 80 on
"a trip II which pleasure and business
viii be nicely balanced, and they ex.
pect 70 have q very enjoyable time
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
To The paIIes-

Rev O.. A. Rydquist, Of the Ne.
mortal Lutheran Church, win leave
on Monday next for The Dailes,
where Nc win ~ The guest of the "a.
.lumbia Center Luther League. 1 con-
ercss of young people of that faith,
and before whom BIZ viii deliver an
address upon the great founder of
their church and league. on Tuesday
evening
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
For California Tonight

ratrclnan Eiustey M doughton,
win his daughter Mias Il. EIoughton,
win depart on tliis evenings a, X n.
express for the California metropolis,
to spend the term 81 Mi. iioughton's
vacation, and both anticipate an en-.
ljoyable outing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Three Petitions OUT

The following petitions for nomina-
tion to the several Offices named were
put out yesterday by the following
named gentlemen of this city; Nis
Nyman. for police commissioner; q.
IA, Licncnwcbcr. for councilman, third
ward, and four.yeaf term; James Han
Sen, FOR councilman, third ward, and
two-year term.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
ERSE TALES lE TIE I0NN
Funeral sundaY

The funeral of Mrs Mathilda Yrell,
wife o. Alex yrelI, win take place
tomorrow afternoon al o'clock from
Che All q, v. IN. hall Intermcnt will
w III Greenwood
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Fever Case

tTPEINtN NNFNE VuYN
Pete Malone, residing in the Gray's
River district, il sick with typhoid
fever at ST. Mary's Hospital. He Is
i young man. There have been sey.
eral cases of typhoid from cray's
River this fall, one proving fatal, and
there has been some wonder why
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17

such cases should arise In that pre-.
sumably very kealthiui region Il Is
said thai young Malone caught II by
drinking water that had been in q
barrel seven months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Paid Out Money

City Treasurer Dealey paid out the
sum Of $2s7l,o6 On warrants yestcr.
day, on the Irving avenue improve,
ment, Eleventh to Fifteenth streets,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Ranch Eggs.

Sare Ribs at &c per pound; cream
cry butter at Csc roll; ranch eggs,
SOC per dozen Read Smiths ad on
this page
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
New Position

Fred Lcnhart has accepted d posi-
ton as salesman ior Columbia Trust
Company, assistant 10 A. r. Johnson,
local manager
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17

I4avt Retired
The Messrs William and Peter
Werthes The well known butchers o.
this city have retired from The meat
business altogether and are no longer
in ths employ Of the Frank 4. Smith
Company The brothers viii take
things bit easy for sometime 70
come
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17

Mrs G. r Osborne leaves on this
mornings train for an over Sunday
visit with Portland friends,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Ladies' Aid-

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
First Lutheran Church viii give their
semi.annual sale and social in the
church parlor Saturday evening Of
this week, All are cordially invited,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
Wonderful Meat Values at Smiths

Spare Ribs the finest and choicest cuts .. Sc per IL
Tenderloin Steaks buy all you 10c per ID
Srloin Steaks everybody afford buy 1Oc per ID
Small and Choice PoTterhouse Steaks c per H.
Extra Large and Fancy Porerhouse Steaks l5c per h
Prime Rib Roast Beef the very choicest per lb
or some Of thesecu We have been charging l21Sc)
Srloin Roast Beef only y...... 1Oc per IL
Many Cuts Of Beef....... SC, Sc and 81
Oregon Pig Pork. n. Sc to 15c
Great Quantities Of Fancy Oregon Veal . &c to 15c
Lamb Delicious Lamb .7c to Sc
Columbia River Salmon fresh. lbs for 25c
Creamery Butter Soc per roll Ranch Eggs SOc per doz
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-17
MORE THAN HE NEEDS

Once in a while man gets more
land than he can handle land he'd
BE glad to exchange, but doeSIt
know how or where, Most likely
WE can help you ont II you're il tElae
fxat any rate It won't cost YOU 49,
thing 70 find out by calling here. AIN
sorts Of real estate proposition takra
care Of here buying, selling, rentiu
"A. r. CYRUS
about it 424 Commercial stress
Astoria.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-22
DECLARES DIVIDENDS
AND INCREASES STOCK
UNION OIL COMPANY HOLDS
MEETING
Important Business Is Transacted
When Directors of Corporation
Are Gathered at
Oleufn

An increase in the capital stock from
s10,OOO,0OO to $50,OOO.OOO Vas part of the
important business transacted at a
meeting of the directors of the Union
Oil company of California held at
Oleum, Contra Costa county, Thursday
afternoon.
This step was taken for the purpose
of carrying out projects that have been
under contemplation for some time.
The board of directors voted dividend
of 5000 month a share, payable out OF
the surplus profits of the company, to
be evidenced, however, by an obliga-
ton OF the company payable on or be-
fore three years from September 1,
1908. These obligations will be accept
ed in payment of subscriptions to the
treasury stock of the company.
A regular divident of so cents a share
was declared, commencing on October
20 and payable on all outstanding
shares, on the goth of each current
month thereafter to stockholders of
record on the 10th of the corresponding
month, the same to remain in force
until otherwise ordered.
The new stock will thus pay a divi-
dend of per cent per annum, an in
crease over the present rate of 3 per
cent
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.--Washing-
ton punched two hits and a base on
balls off Willett In the first inning to-
day and defeated Detroit, 3 to 1. Score:
Washington 8, hits 4, errors 2.
Detroit j, hits 5, errors 0.
Batteries-Johnson and Street; Will
lett and Schmidt
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21.-Cleve-
land played a great uphill game today
and tied the score four times, only to
be beaten out in the ninth when Phila-
delphia scored a run on four singles off
Ryan. Score:
Cleveland 7. hits IA, errors 2.
Philadelphia 8, hits IA, errors 0.
Observation-Disclosures, Bergen, Ryan and
n. Clark; Combs, Dykert, Vickers and
Schreck.
BOSTON. Aug. 21.-Chicago won an
uphill game from Boston, to 7. each
team using three pitchers. Score:
Chicago 8, hits 10, errors 1.
Boston Z. hits 16, errors l.
Batteries-Smith, Altrock, Walsh and
Shaw; Cicotte, Steele, Burchell, CARR
gan and Creigher.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Errors at.
critical moments were fatal to the To-
Gals today, the visitors winning. Score
St. Louis, A. hits g. errors O.
New York g. hits 9. errors S.
Batteries and Stephens;
Lake and Blair.