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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
HIGHER JOBS GO BEae,Ne.
Civil Service Commission Complains
OF Few EIIalhIes TO. Them.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. An
Its twenty-fourth annual report, made
public today. the United States Civil
Service Commission places the number
OF officers and employees OF the exc
cutive civil service on June 30, 1907,
at approximately $4,000.
OF this number 196.9t8 were cub
ject to examination. an increase ct
1900 as compared with the number
for The previous year OF the 10000
persons not subject to examination.
S.147 We're presidential appointees.
6,134 of whom were postmasters of
the first. second or third classes. 53.-
S45 were fourth class postmasters,
10000 were clerks at postoifices hav-
ing no free-delivery- service. 22.T0t
were minor employees of the Tsthmian
canal work and 10000 were mere uE~
skilled laborers. During the year
fS6.10S persons were examined. OF
whom 99,261 passed ana ii,2SS were
appointed,
The natural growth of the service,
the report says. has been greatest in
tho postal branches, there having
been an increase of 1878 employees, in
'postoffices, 1860 rural carriers and
656 railway clerks. An y
Z The report doplores that while the
statistics show that the number OF
eiigbles has been more than three
times as great as the number Of APP
po,ntments c5lfiag recent yearsa there
has leen a Ssck OF e]igiblcS for the
.htfhcre rradn nsitions
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Am outraneoua sIanderina.

Tho public may not know the good
story, which has been Joy for many
n long day among musicians, which
tells how n celebrated conductor. al;
mired and beloved by every one who
knows him. accused his wife In broken
English of conduct tho reverse Of adj
mlrablc, to put 1t mildly. He was re-
fuslng in invitation to mn afternoon
party for her on the plea of her deli
cate health, but he evidently got 1T
Ito mixed during bis explanations. for
he made the following astounding
statement which was news indeed 10
the world In general: My wife lies In
the afternoon. II che does not lie,
then she swlnilcs,"
\. "schwindcln" Is the equiva-
lent In German for feeling giddy."--
Cornhlll Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
BUsHRANGERs.
Tho Most Noted OF tho Later Day Out
laws In Australia.

Bushrangers wcrc originally run
away convic,s who took to the s.bush,"
ns Australians call the bachwoods.
and became holdup men. About the
yenr 1870 tho bushrangcrs became 10
numerous that thoy fought regular on
gagemcnts With posses and soldiers
sent out to capture them. md this
form of crime continued sporadlcnlly
until within recent yenrs. The most
famous Of later rangers were the Kcl-
~ brothers After many daring crimes
and halrbreadtb escapes tho Ilcllys
actually held up the entire village OF
Jerildcrlc. n. s. w. which had pop.
ulatlon Of. 200. Ned Kelly looted the
bank of $4,000. while his three pals
held the mcn OF the village cooped up
In their homes Although there was a
apecinl bushrnnglng net In force ut tho
time authorizing tho detention OF per-
sons supposed to be In communication
with the outlaws. the Kellys wero not
heard OF again for nearly year. when
they stuck up" the small town OF
Glcnrownn. In Victoria. Here they
worc brought to bay, and three OF the
dcsperndoes were shot dead in q house
they Ind barricadcd. while the leader,
Ned Kelly. was brought TO the ground
with a bullet through the legs. lie
was hanged In 1880. All four OF the
men wore In the habit OF wearing mn
armor made OF plowshares and weigh
Ing almost hundred pounds.--New
York American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
A JUBILEE JOKE.
hsdy churehiIrs suotlo That Played
~ "God 6svo the Queen"

God 6svo tho Queen"
Everything that year Queen yicto-
rta's jubilee year, was dubbed ''jubi.
'ce,' from knights and babies to hats
and coats. GOD Save the Queen was
heard nj nnuseam Oh every conceiya.
ble occasion until tho tuue became
an obsession. This led to a practical
iolc Mt the castle which caused much
amusement. Ono morning, speaking
Of the jubilee craze, pretended that
had received Ms an advertisement
Jubilee hustle" which would play
God Save the, Queen" whom the wear
or sat down. This, OF course, created
much curiosity and laughter. Having
promised TO put 1t on. took my hoets
into my confidence. An aid-de-camp
was pressed into the service and armed
with u small musical box was mnde TO
hide under, n particular. armchair.
While the company was Mt luncheon |
retired TO don the so called 'jubileo
wonder" and when they were all as
semblel I marched in solemuiy and
slowly sat down on the armchair
where the poor ald-de- camp was hiding
his cramped limbs. To the delight and
establishment OF every ono the national
anthem was heard gently .tinkiiug
forth. Every time l rose It stopped;
every time sat down 1t began agnin.
I still laugh when think of II and OF
the astonlshed faces about me.-"Rem-
iniscences of Lady Randolph Church
ill., in Century.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Riot Of Joy proffered.

A tramp applied for help at house
IN the country. The kind hcartcd mis-,
tress made 1t a rule never TO turn any
away empty handed.
Here's Il dime for you. ny man."
she said. TIN not giving II to you fos
chnrity's sake. but merely because 4,
pIeases me-"
''Thorkee." said the man. but
couldn't you make It quarter and en-.
Joy Yourself thoroughly. mum ?"--Phila.
deiphla ledger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Tho Attraction Of Chez, probiem,.

Tho Attraction Of Chess Problems.
The mere player who has never OK.
perienced the magnetic attraction OF
problems cannot fully realize tho feel.
ing Of Joy aud satisfaction from soir.
lug Dome masterpiece, the work OF Il
famous composer. There can he no
doubt that solving problems. especially
from diagrams. Is an intellectual
amusement and that the study OF prob
lens tends TO accuracy OF Analysis.
quickens the perception and strength.
eng the chess faculties generally and
may occasionally impart some of those
sparkilpg ideas which are so sadly
needed 10 ordinary play.-Strand Mag
a2ine. -'sf ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Ao,inn-LiLn = Mr.

The curtain had Just gone down on
the second act. leaving the heroine in
the villains clutches. Up in the balco-
ny n sentimental woman burst into
tears.
Don't cry. dear" said her husband.
Remember. tia only a play. Act like
a man"
"very, well. John" said the lady
smiling through her tcnrs. You'll ex.
cuse me for moment. won't you? I
must run out and send telegram
Bohemlup.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Tho Trouble wi,h Carr.

Ell rather like your friend" Mrs.
Page siid graeicusly after Carr tad
gono home. HE is good looking and
agreeable, but you can't cai him n
brilliant conversationaIst. The Law
ton girls talked all round HIM"
sUnfortunnteiy.. replied MFR Pnge.
"cagr cannot talk on subject unless
be knows something about IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
Gloomy Hamlet.

~ vent to The tleater last aight'
5''Whut did you see3.'
"a play called Hamlet"
How was it?' .ts..
Fair. only fair. a good. lively sex
tet would do 1t world OF good
Louisville Conrier-Journai.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
AU&SEEiB Matinee and Night EE@s y
Masy Emerson
IN
The Romance OF Old Virginia
"OM PAROLE"
PRICES MAT. Csc and soc. NIGHT
25c. TO S1.00. ri.-Tue.-Wed.
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.


NOTICE OF THE FIRST MEETING
OF CREDITORS. IN THE DIS
TRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE EASTERN
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
In the matter Of
GEORGE OIDEWURTEL AND
THOMAS c. REGAIN, TRADING AS
OLDEW URTEL & REGAIN, Bank
rupts:
In Bankruptcy. No. 742.
TO THE CREDITORS OF GEORGE
Oldewurtel and Thomas c. Regain.
trading as Oldewurtel & Regan. OF
Newport News. In the County oc
Warwick. and district aforesaid,
hanlirupts:
Notice is hereby given that on the
31st day of January, 1908. tho said
George Oldewurtel and Thomas c.
Regain. trading us Oldewurtel & Re
gan. were duly adjudcated bankrupts
and that the first meeting OF their
creditors Will be held at Room No.
sol. Silsby Building in Newport
News. Virginia. on the 18th day or
February. A. D., 1903. at 10 o'clock In
the forenoon. Mt which time the said
claims, appoint trustee, examine tho
bankrupts. and transact such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
Dated: Newport News. Va, Feb
ruary 9Th. 1908.
JNO. II. LOCKE.
Referee in Bankruptcy
LETT q MASSIE and ALLAN u.
JONES, Counsel for Bankrupts. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
An Easy rrieIs.

$ ..'aiy wife eau tell what une It "a in
the middle Of the night when II Is
pitch dArk,% W..
h;Eow does she do itf' s34>
"sbe makes. ms get mp and look at
the CLOCK - London Fun 1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
The imp,o,,salbIe.

buildings are getting higher and
higher" said one New Yorker.
Yes answered the other. sThey
asfe evidently trying to keep DIP with
Are fentslY--W Washington StarGA
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
NOTICE TO BUSINESS

NOTICE TO BUSINESS
Men and Clerks. The STAR LUNCH
ROOM. I'll. 27th St.. wants the
people Of Newport News to know
that it can. and does furnish the
best meal in the city for the follow
ing prices: Board by the week,
$3.50: Board b. the month. $500;
Regular meals. 25c.; Lunch. 15c.
All short orders given best of at
tontion. Our motto Is: ITO give
quick and polite service to OUR pa
irons" Seeing is believing.
2-2-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
TRANSFER COMPANIES.
STOCKHOLDERS MEgTINo.

Tho annual meeting of the stock
holders of the FRANKLIN PRINT
ING COMPANY. will be held In the
conipany's Office. No. 227 Twenty-fifth
street, at 1900 o'clock noon, ON
Thursday. February s., 1908. for the
election Of officers and the transaction
of such other business az may prop.
efiy come before the meeting.
W. LIVELY TABB. Secretary
i-21-15t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

FOR sAI.E-FINE KNABE pARLoR
Grand Piano, cheap. 2os Thirty
first street. 10-s-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-ENTLRE FURNISHINGS
OF a seven room brick house Loca-
ton in one of the best residential
sections of Newport News. Every
thing new and Of the test quality.
Owner leaving city. and Will sell
cheap. PURCHASER can take over
lease on house. Address, C. F. A..
care Daily Press. 2-5-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

Every one doaires 20 I've Ions, but. no
one Nopld De old. --swifi. x
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
!. GaUGEa CAFFE:I|::.

Funeral Director and Embalmer. Once. show
room and chapel. corner ThHiy.third st. ard
Huntington Ave. Funerals entrusted TO me re.
ceis Q my roraonal attention. Carriage service
surpassed by none IN the State. oflce phones
Roll and Citizen. No. 4; Residence. Rail. No Al
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WB SELL AND RENT PIANOS.
cash or easy payment plan, accept
secondhand pianos Or organs as
part payment on new Instruments.
Tuning and repairing specially.
All work guaranteed. PERCUSSION
MUSIC CO.. 3l1Oh Washington
Avenue. Citz- Phone 95. 2-2- Am.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

THIR.
ty-first street; modern conven-
fences; references exchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

wANTED-WAGONS TO BUILD
and carriages TO paint: satisfaction
guaranteed. PENINSULA MFG.
CO.. u. Gildersleeve. Proprietor.
1886 Twenty.fifth street 1-3-3m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

wANTED-To BUY. SELL OR Elk
change furniture and stoves. C. w.
i LEWIS. 2502 Huntington avenue.
3-1T.3t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

WANTED = THE PEOPLE TO
know that we have moved from
3l02 Washington Ave. TO 3110M
Washington Ave. formerly occu-
pied ty the Lyric hfusic Company.
now owned and run by ,is. THE
FERGUSON MUSIC co. 2-2-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

LOTS FOR SALE OR LEASE IN ALL
parts Of the city. Call and get
prices. OLD DOMINION LAND
co. Hotel Warwick Building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

WANTED.

wANTEp-A BooKKEEPER, LADY
preferred, at POST EXCHANGE.
Fort Monroe. Good reference re-
quired. Phone 27l. 2-5-4t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

WANTED - TO SELL ON F1AS 4
terms large desirable residence near
center Of the city between West
and Washington Avenues. Address
OWNER. Box 392. 1-14-tR.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05

FOR RIJNT--FURNlShBD ROOMS
suitable for men. 100 SEND st.
1856.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-05
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-FRoN'r ROOM WITH
alcove, board. to couple without
children. 31l4 WRIST AVE. 2-4-6t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
The Daily Market Report

PORTLAND, Nov 2a Whatever
may be the prospect for The future,
the present condition Of the onion
market Is none too favorable, The
Front street stores are Tor the most
part heavily loaded and the farmers
are bringing the product IN a liltle
faster than Il can be handled 10 sd-
vantage locally. and III yet there Is
no outside demand, either north or
south
Late Pears In tho Market
Considerable arrivals oi Winter
Nellis pears from the southern part
OF the state were feature Of the
fruit market today. This is one Of
the iavorite late pears and the sup.
ply that camr IN today showed iine
quality and moved fairly well AZ 81 q
box.
Receipts 81 apples were one car
and SIS boxes, Trade generally was
slow at the last range Of quotations..
A mixed ear Of oranges, lines,
grapefruit and grapes arrived from
the south Oranges were quoted low
er at $3.50 70 81 a box and grapes At
81 to $i2S a crate.
Poultry Market u Sluggish.
AS was the case yesterday, there
was little doing In the poultry mar
ket today. Receipts In all lines we're
light, bu, there was plusy Of stock
on the street, and retailers were prac.
tiealiy out Of the market. Arrivals
were 2J coops Of chickens, II eoops
Of ducks, one coop Of geese and one
Of turkeys,
Strictly fresh Oregon eggs are very
scarce and firm at S7i 10 10 cents
doFsn and for the time there IL no
overstoek Of Easterna.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
ENGINEERS WANTED.

YOUNG MEN WANTED WHO
desire to earn better salaries and
do more congenial work If able to
write, and ambitious to succeed, we
can qualify you for position as
mechanical, electrical, steam, civil or
mining engineer, architect, etc, etc
Write at once, stating position
wanted, International Correspond
ence Schools, 42s Washington St.,
Portland, Ore, H, Harris, Represen-
tative. nau
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
Fruits and Vegetables.

Potatoes Buying prices, 80@Ssc;
per hundred; sweets, 50 per hundred,
Fresh Fruits Oranges, 2.50@3;
lemons, %@s; grapes, $i,2s@l,6s per
crate; pears, 7Se@$l.2s per box;
ounces, $l,2S per box; cranberries,
$l2@i2s0 per barrel; bananas, s@sic
per pound
onions-Buying prices, oO@9sc,
per hundred,
Apples-Best Oregon, Sl.2s@l,7s;
common, 7sc0$l box.
Vegetables -Turnips, SIPS per
sack; beets, SIPS; parsnips, SIPS;
cabbage, $i.sO; head lettuce, So@60c
dozen; cucumbers, hothouse, $l,2s@
l,40 crate; celery, 7s@8sc dozen;
artichokcs, 7sc dozen; beans, Zoe
pound; eggplant, $3.50 crate; toma-
toes, $i@l.sO crate; squash, ! cent
per pound; peppers, $l7s per box;
caulilowcr 7sc@$l per dozen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
CARD WRITERS WANTED.

SHOW-CARD WRITERS AND
window trimmers wanted - Every
retail store in the country uses show
card writer's and window trimmers.
The demand for men skilled in these
professions is enormous. We teach
both show-card writing and window
trimming BY mail. Write now, stat
ing whether interested in both sub
jects, or which one. international
Correspondent School, H. Harris,
Representative, AS Washington St.
Portland, Ore. nan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
AID WRITERS WANTED.


AID WRITER'S WANTED - There
are many positions open for ad
writers and advertising managers.
Salaries run as high as $4,000 a
year. We can teach you advertising
in your spare time and at low cost.
Ability to read and write and ambi-
ton to succeed are all you need.
Write today for 1.-TWO Hundred Mil
lion Dollar Advertising Booklet, /"
which gives full particulars. Inter
national Correspondent Schools, II.
Harris, Representative, 42s Washing
ton street, Portland, Ore. nnu
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
sTENoGRApHERs WANTED.

.
AND TYPE
writer's wanted-There is a steady
demand everywhere for stenogra-
piers and typewriters. Stenography
is many times short cut to high
confidential positions. We teach
stenography and typewriting thor
oughly and practically by mail in
your spare time and at low cost.
Write today for Commercial circu-
lar" international Correspondent
Schools, Fl. Harris, Representative,
42s Washington St., Portland, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
ELECTRICIANS WANTED.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS WANT


ELECTRICAL WORKERS WANT
ed-We can fit you for good,
well-paid position as an electrician.
pr electric railway, lighting or dya
namo station foreman or supcrin-
tendent, or telephone manager We
can teach you by mail, in your spare
time and at small cost The only
qualification needed is ability to read
and write and the determination to
succeed. Write today. stating the
subject which interests YOU Inter
national Correspondent Schools, H.
Harris, Representative, 42S Wash
ington street, Portland, Ore. nsr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
Hops, Wool, Hides, Etc.

Hops-New Oregon, 7t@Sic lb.;
1907, 2i@4c; 1906, ll@lsc.
Wool-Valley, medium, l4@lSici
lb,; coarse, l2@i3c; Eastern Oregon,
8@l6c, as to shrinkage.
Hides-Dry hides, No. /, l4ic lb,i
dry kip, No. |, l3ic b.; dry saltcd
one.third less; dry calf, lsic lb.i
salted steers, 7a@sc lb; salted cows,
6Ac lb,; stags and bulls, dc lb.; kip
6Ac b.; calf, lie h.; green stock, il
less; sheepskins, shearlings, l0@2sci
short wool, S0@4Oc; medium and
long wool, according to quality, SOG
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
CRAFTSMEN WANTED.
MECHANICAL DRAFTsMEN

MECHANICAL DRAFTSMEN
wanted-The demand :s always in
excess of the supply. We qualify
young men, at small, expenses, to
take well-paid positions as mechani-
cal craftsmen and mechanical engi-
neers. All that is needed is ability
to read and write and willingness to
study. Write today for Mechanical
Drawing Circular International
Correspondent Schools, H. Harris,
Representative, 425 Washington ST.,
Portland, Ore. nsn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
How 70 Treat 4 Sprnln.

Sprains, swellings and lameness
are promptly relieved BY Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, This lihiment re,
duces Inflammation and soreness so
that a sprain may be cured in about
one.third the time required BY the
usual treatment. For sale by Frank
Hart and leading druggists,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
What Would You po9

In case Of a burn or seald what
would you do to relieve the paini
Such injuries are liable to occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. chamberlain's
Salve applied on a soft cloth will
relieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is a very severe
one, will cause the parts to heal
without leaving a scar. For sale BY
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
JoBBERy QUOTATIONS.
Sugar, Coffee, Etc.

RWMm@9 SHM~gt AN&t
Sugar (sack basis) ID. O., $60s
beet, $S.sS; Golden G., ss.4s; extra c.
$sss; powdered. $6is; fruit or berry
sugar sos; boxes, ssc cwt. advance
over sack basis Cess lac II paid for
IN Is daysl.
THrvcntine 'ln cases, Csc; IN wood
barrels, 6lAc; In iron barrels, solc; In
l0-caae lots, DE. t 4
Lead Strictly pure white lead, IA
ton lets, 7le; s00.lb. lots, &c less; less
than SO0c lba,, BIC; red lead and lith.
arge. se higher than white.
Rioe--Imperial Japan, No. 4. s6,3s;
Southern Japan. ss7s@6; broken, 4ie
head; fancy, S7@s.7s
Coffee Mocha, 24G2Sc; Java, fancy
2s@20c; Java, good, 2O@24c; Java.
ordinary, H@2Oc; Costa Rica, fancy,
1000; Costa Riea. good, l6@lsc;
Asbuehle. gl650 rwt; Lion. sis.7s
swt; Colombia coffee. l4c h.: Sal
vados. iHGi4ls.
salt--Bals' o. 7s-2s. bale, S22s;
' .lss Of 6O-Ss, bale. s22s: bales Of
40Aa. bale, S2.2s; bales Of iS-i0s.
bale. s22s; bags. sos, hne, ton; SIS;
bags Sc; Rs.uins Liverpool ton, $i7;
bAsA. s0e. s.grolnd $3.50; zoos, ton.
$500; v. S, v. r., % s.lb. cartons.
s2.2s; r. S. v. p. 3-lb. cartons, si.7s;
Liverpool. lump. per ton, $40.
Raisins-1.oose muscatels, 3-crown.
7 cents; 4.erown, TIC; bleaehed,
scsdless Sulianas, oAe@l2e; un.
blcached sesdless Sultanas, 81 cents;
London layers, 3.crown. whole boxes
Of 20 pounds. $780, 2-erown. Si7S.
Nuts-Walnuts, lSai7e pound;
! BraEils. l6e; peeans, II
a7Oci hickory, lOe; Virginia row pea.
nuts. 8 cents; ehsstnuts. Ital.
Ian Zoe. Ohio 2se; cocoanuts, doEen,
DOe@si: pine nuts, l00i2c pound.
Dried Fruits Applies. SAc per 10;
peaches. iO@i2e; pears, ili@l4e;
Italian prunes. sG6c; California figs,
white, N sacks, sAc per pound; black,
5G7c; bricks, 7se@22S per box;I
smyrna. i60i7le per pound; dates,
6ia47c pound. tAl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29

00c; dry horses, sOeGSls0; dry colt,
zSci angora, SocGsli goat common,
i0@20c.
Mohalr Choice, lSGQl0c ID.
Oregon Craperoct Per 100 lbs.,
s5@s.
Cascara Sagrada (chittim bsrk) =
S@6c per ID.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-11-29
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PROPOSALS.


SEALED BIDS WILL BE RE-
received until noon December 2l,
1908, at the Office Of the Water
Commission In Astoria. Oregon, for
furnishing the material, and con-
structing about 1900 #. Of 24-ineh
concrete water pipe, and about 1900
fl. Of steel water pipe and furnish
ings, according to specifications on
file In the Water Commission Office
in Astoria, all bids to be accom-
panied by certified checks for 10 per
cent Of the amount Of the bid, the
right being reserved by the Water
Commission to reject any and all
bids. City Water Commission, c. S.
Wright, Chairman. ua.
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CIVIL SERVICE MEN WANTED

CIVIL sERVIcE-We want young
men who wish to enter the U. S.
Civil Service. II you are over Is.
an American, and can read and
write, we can qualify you to pass ex-
aminations. Write at once for "Civil
Service Booklet" stating age. Inter
national Correspondent Schools, H..
Harris, Representative, 42s Washing
ton ST., Portland, Ore. nsn
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oyntern. clarna and Plsh.

oysters-ShoalwateF Bay, per gal.
lon, Sz.2s; per sack, $3.50; Toke
Point, sly60 per 100; olympias (l20
lbs,l, %; olympias, per gallon, S2.2S,
Fish-Halibut, 70 lb.; black cod,
76Se; black bass. zoe; bass. lSc;
herring, SEC; founders. 6e; catfish.
lie; shrimp, i2le; perch, 7c; sturgeon.
i2ie; sea trout lse; tom cod. IOc; sal
mon, fresh. 667c.
Canned Salmon--ConmDla River, I
pound tails, $40; 2-lb. tails. $500;
fancy, lib. fats, $2.2S; lib. fats.
sl.40; fancy, lib, oyals, $2.7s; Alaska
tails. pink, oSc; red, $40; nominal.
q, tails, R.i0.
clams-Little neck, per box, $50;
razor clans, 81 per box,
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wANTED--To RENT.
BATH HOUSES.

BATHS-TURKISH AND RUS
sian, at the natatorium Of George
Hill, 2l7 Astor St.; rational prices;
absolute cleanliness; private rooms;
separate service for ladies'; rheuma-
tism and skin diseases treated with
perfect success l0.2s-tf