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aa IonR as he wanted lhem.

as long as he wanted them,
"a little while ago" said the owner
Of The West Side team, "comiskey
and were talking about fires and /
told him II his stands ever burned he
was welcome to come over to my
yard and play and he replied that
goes double III he finds II imprac-
tleable TO 60 ahead with his schedule
now he can use the Clubs ground
every day the West Side team Il
not playing there. There will be no
occasion, however, 10 compel Com.
iskey TO accept the offer.
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WE KEPT ON EATING
HIS SH0RTcAEE
NEWS OF FIRE DIDN'T DIS.
TURB cHIcA0o's BASE.
BALL MAGNATE,

CHICAGO. April 26zThe well.
known imperturbabiI$ Of chas
comiskey. owner of the Chicago
American League team. was power
fully illustrated when he received
word thar bis FIRST base pavilion was
on fire several hours after Sundays
game with 81. Louis and threatened
his grandstand. Knowing her hus.
bands fondness for shortcake, Mrs.
Comiskey had placed before him at
dinner a section OF the delleaey about
as large as bis plate and he was
gazing at II with antlelpatory long
ings when the telephone rang
"ThRt you commyr came the
voice over the phone.
SAY, commy. hurry over here, the
grandstand Is burning up On the
square, commy, no kid"
Mr.. Comiskey returned 10 the
table ate his shorteake and asked for
4 second helping. The feature OF the
baseball FIRE was the astonishing
number Of Volunteers" among the
populaee, They were careful TO give
their names and the magnate an
Inounees that each will receive sea.
son pass 10 the park as a reward
Presiden, comiskey's team would
NOT have been forced to remain idle
for a single day even Il all the
stands and bleachers had been de-
sHoyed. President Murphy OF the
Chicago National League Club was
at his home when news Of the Ere
reached him. He Immediately tried
10 reach comiskty by the telephone.
10 inform him that the West side
grounds were open 10 him, rem. free,
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Notlee % contraetors

Sealed bids for making certain i'm
provements and alterations to the
"A. o. U. W. Hall on Ninth street
viii be received at the Office Of the
undersigned until Saturday, May LIST,
separate bids for the painting Of the
entire building will also be received.
Plans and specifications are now
ready, The Trustees reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
w. c. A. POHL,
Chairman an
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JUSTIFIED IN REFUSING.

NEW YORK April 26,-An illus.
tration Of the remarkable energy Of
taximeters on New York taxicabs
was given last night in the arrest at
Coney Island Of Jack" McAuliife,
the former champion pugilist who
said that he had engaged the taxieab
az Forty second street and Broadway
for a spin to the resort. The taxi
meter showed that MeAulliffee own.
cd $3.50 and it was computed that
by the legal fare this would repres-
ent rs miles Of travel. The chauffeur
insisted on collecting, MeAuliffee re-
fused to pay and was locked up,
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Mr. r, C. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y.
writes: "My little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Orino
Laxative, and | think II is the best
remedy for constipation and liver
trouble" Foley's 0rino Laxative Is
best for women and children, as Il Is
mild, pleasant and effective. and Is a
splendid spring medicine, as Il eleant.
es the system and clears the complex.
ion. Owl Drug Store, I. l.. Laurin
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NOTICE TO IMPROVE STREET.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Common Council Of the
City Of Astoria has declared its de-
termination and intention to improve
Irving avenue from the east line cf
18th street to the west line of 18th
street. by grading the same to the
proper sub-grade and macadamizing
the same with crushed rock from gut
ter to gutter to a thickness Of 9 inches
throughout, and the construction Of
cement sidewalks with park spaces.
curb and cutters on both sides of the
street, excepting the sidewalk, curb
and gutter in front Of lot II in block
20 which is exempt.
That the costs and expenses of con-
structing said improvement shall be
betrayed by special assessment upon
the lots, lands and premises so bene-
fitted by the same, which said lots,
lands and premises are included in the
special assessment district including
all lots, lands and premises so bene-
fitted, to-wit:
Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, II and l2 iql block
20, and
Lots /, 2, 8, A. S and 6 in block IS,
all in that part Of the City Of Astoria
as laid out and recorded by ]. M.
Shively and generally known as
Shivelys Astoria.
By order of the Common Council.
OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge of
the City OF, Astoria.
Dated April Il, 1909. .ns
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HE SAILS TOMORROW.

NEW YORK. April 20 Richard
Croker, who is TO sail for Ireland in
the Lusitania next Wednesday said
last night that his personal object in
going there now was TO look over
his several horses and one filly which
he has entered for the Derby which
IS TO be run May 28,
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NOTICE OF RECEIVING BIDS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Committee on Streets and
Public Ways of the Common Coun-
iii of the City of Astoria will on
Saturday the lst day Of May 1909,
al the City Hall in the City Of AS
toria, Oregon, receive bids for i'm
proving Soth street from point Is
feet south Of the center line Of Frank
lin avenue to the center line Of Grand
avenue, as ordered improved by Ordi'
nance No, 1852, approved the 9th day
Of April, 1909, The right Is reserved
to reject any and all bids.
A, l.. FOX,
L. o. BELLAND,
CHAS. WILSON,
Committee OH Streets and Public
WAYS.
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AucrroN ANp COMMISSION.

~ ! -
EVERY SATURDAY AT II A. M.
we will sell to the highest bidder a
large consignment of furniture; make
your own prices; during the week
furniture will be sold at auction
prices; see Martin Olsen for up-to-
date upholstering work, mattress
making, etc, will repair your bed in
one day, calling for It in the morning
and returning it in the afternoon;
will sew and lay carpets. Olsen &
Ecklund, Commission and Auction
House, ll0 Fifteenth street.
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NOTICE OF RECEIVING BIDS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Committee on Streets and
Public Ways OF the Common Coun,
coun Of the City of Astoria. will, on
Saturday, the lst day Of May, 1902
al the City Hall in the City Of As
toria, Oregon, receive bids for the
construction Of drain along Duane
street in Trullinger's Astoria from
the east line OF the said Addition
thence west along said Duane street
to its intersection with Hume avenue
thence north alone Hume avenue to
the beach. as ordered constructed by
Ordinance No. 3746, approved the
18th day OF March, 1902 The right
is reserved to reject any and all bids
A. L. FOX,
L. o. BELLAND.
CHAS. WILSON.
Committee on Streets and Public
Ways,
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Notice.

Notice.
There is money in the following
street funds 10 pay warrants num-
bered as follows: Eleventh street
Commercial to Duane No. 2s242 to
2s2s4, inclusive, Fourteenth street
Duane to Franklin, Nos. 2o3oS to
2640o inclusive, Interest will cease
after this date.
THOMAS DEALEY,
City Treasurer,
Astoria, April 26, 1909. M
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NOTICE TO RElESTABLIsH
GRADE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Common Council Of the
City Of Astoria has declared its de-
termination and intention to re-estab-
lish the grade on Fourteenth street
from the south line Of Jerome avenue
to the south line Of Lexington avenue,
so that the grade when so re-estab-
lished will be at the following eleva-
tions above the base Of grades as
established by ordinance No. II Of the
City Of Astoria, towit:
At the south line of Jerome avenue
at 20o feet above the base Of grades;
at the north line Of Lexington avenue
at 238 feet above the base Of grades;
at the south line Of Lexington avenue
at 242 feet above the base of grades;
that between the points above desig-
mated the grade shall be upon an even
and gradual slope.
BY order OF the Common Council.
OLOF ANDERSON.
Auditor and Police Judge Of
the City Of Astoria.
Dated April 81, 1909. 4ns
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DENTISTS
osTEopATHs
BLAcKsMITHTN0.

ASTORIA WAGON & BLACK
smithing Co., Twelfth and Duane
are fully equipped to handle all wagon
and iron work. Horseshoeing .
speciality. tnG .ss
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CARPENTERS.
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

WANTED-A GOOD RANCH IN
The Nehalem Valley; state lowest
figure and best terms; giving ioca-
ton and improvements. Address
"A TO-" Astorian Office. In'
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MEDICAL

derful cures. No poisons or drug
used. He guarantees to cure catarrA
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rheumatism, nervousness, stonach.
liver and kidney, female complaints
and all chronic diseases.
SUCCESSFUL HOME TRRATlER.
If you cannot cali write for symp-
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Please nention the Astorian.
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MASSAGE AND sHAMPoorNo.

SCALP MASSAGE OR SHAM
pooling. VIII call at your residence
or you can call on me at the Megler
House after 5 p. m. Mary NJ. Su-
prenant.
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THE MORNING ASTORIAN
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
Are Read Every Morning by 10000 People.
HELP WANTED.

BOY WANTED TO WORK IN
printing Office. Apply Historian
Office.
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HOUSE FOR SALE.
ROOMS FOR RENT.

UNFURNTsHED HOUSE KEEP
ing rooms for rent; light and water
included. Apply 4s4 Bond street, cor
ner Tenth. ~
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
SPECIAL WORK
BY LOCAL MASONS
Hattiesburg Lodge Will Exemplify the
Work of the Third Degree at a
Special Meeting Tomorrow Night

Owing to the increased work Incl
dent to the campaign of rejuvination
recently inaugurated by the local Ma
sonic Lodge, it has been necessary to
hold several special meetings. in order
to dispose of the rapidly accommodating
business Of the order.
Tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock an
other of those special meetings will
be held, when the work of the third
degree will be exemplified and the
ritualistic work reviewed, and such
other matters as need immediate at,
tention will be taken up and dis
cussed.
Members of the local lodge are be-
coming more and more enthusiastic,
much good and effective work having
been done recently, and it is proposed
to bring the order up to the very
highest standard of perfection in Hat.
tiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
i'm MEMORY OF
| DEPARTED HERO
Floral Wreath Placed on Tomb Of
Man Who Helped to Put Down
Negro Rule in Reconstruction
Days.
Special TO The Daily News

Special 10 The Daily News
JACKSON, September 16.-Thirty
five years ago Dick Lindsey, a brave
Jackson boy, was killed in New Or
leans while serving his people as a
member of the Crescent City White
League. He was one of the eight
white men, the flower of the South,
who fell before the fire of the Metro.
politan police. all negroes, ON that
Hateful day, when the decent people
of the Crescent City had determined
that their homes should not be
searched and the women insulted by
the Republican hordes of reconstruc.
ton days. They routed the negroes,
and that day saw the beginning of
the end of Republican rule in New
Orleans.
There are but few of that brave
band left, but they never forget their
Jackson comrade, and on the ann;-
versary Of his death send magnifi
cent floral offering to his relative
here, and it is always placed on his
grave in Greenwood cemetery. The
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
VICkSBURG WARS
ON WATER CO.
Measures Adopted BY Board of Trade
Which Indicate Taking of
Legal Steps.
By Associated Press

VICKSBURG, Miss, September 16
Measures were adopted at the Board
of Trade rooms, which indicate that
legal steps will be taken in the water
works matters, which has been oc.
cupying the public mind for the last
week.
Letter from Mr.. Charles Linstrom
master mechanic of the local Y. and
NJ. V. shops, declining to act as man.
ager of the plant, was read. Mr. Lin
strom gave pressing business matters
of the road as the cause for his de
Ginning to take on new duties, but il
is a known fact that he and Mana
ger Crumpler had some disagreement
Crumpler said he would not ALLOW
him to act as manager unless promise
was given that he would not appear a.
a witness against the company. in. thu
event that suit was brought to maxi
the company forfeit its franchise
This Linstrom was not willing to prom
Use, hence he declined to act at all.
A committee appointed to investi
gate the condition at the plant re
ported things in bad shape.
The proceedings in view agains
the water company are the filing of {
bill in chancery to forfeit the fran
chise of the company and ask for {
receiver, pending a hearing of thu
matter. 1t is thought the duty of thu
city to file the bill. One thin
against the company is the fac
that they have no duplicate machin
cry as required by their franchise.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
BOGALUSA HAS
Progressive union
Business Men Of That Thriving Lumber
Town Organize to Push the Re-
sources Of That Section.
Spec ioi 10 The DAILY Nerps

Special 10 The Daily News
An organization has been effected
here known as "The Ozone Social and
Progressive Union" which has for
it's aim closer alliance of the citizens
and business men of this town and
parish. Already large membership
has been enrolled and others are be.
coming interested. This organization
promises to be one of the most live,
aggressive, up-to-date movements ever
established in this part of the country
as it is, in its nature. federation of
all the industrial forces and profess
sions. Special attention will be Civ
en- to the lumber industry, which is by
far the leading enterprise here, this
being the domicile of the Great
Southern Lumber Company, the largest
mill plant in the world. But other
lines of business are considered, such
as the unparalleled opportunity Of
fered to those who desire to make
truck farming a speciality. This sec.
ton is especially adapted to the
growth of vegetables of all kinds, poul-
try and hog raising and the dairy bus.
mess.
An abundance of land is on the
market, within a mile of the town, at
reasonable prices and terms. Lots are
for sale right at the handsome new
brick depot of the New Orleans and
Great Northern railroad. Lots TO
business and dwelling houses can be
bought now at greatly reduced prices
Already several handsome dwellings
have been erected and some bushes
houses, besides the large $4,000 ho-
tel, which will be formally opened
some time in october. Other lots have
been sold, and in a short time will
have modern houses on them.
The construction of the Great
NOrtnern ROAD from New Orleans
Jackson, and the establishing of the
Great Southern Lumber Company,
made it possible for other industries
to become reality, and superior ad-
vantages are offered for marketing
and shipping produce, besides the ed
ucational facilities and church privi-
leges here. Sixty-five per cent. of the
taxes of Washington parish are paid
by capital represented in Bogalusa.
The officers of the new union are:
f. A. Sims. president; R. E. Keaton,
vice president; Wiley C. Magee, treas
urer; Charles e. Petrie, secretary; di-
rectors, Delos r. Johnson, Joe N. Ma
gee, L. L. Bankston, T. E. Bennett and
J. X. Breeder.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
fire LESSON
FOR new YORK
ir the Reconstruction Of tie Parker
Building, Which Was Burned
Last Yea.
By Associated Press

NEW YORK, September 1G.-Before
the twelve story Parker building
caught fire last year it had been
called fire proof. But the fire
-gutted' it completely, killing tire
men and destroying hundreds of thou
sands of dollars worth of property.
principally because the open elevator
shafts and stairways allowed the
flames to spread from one floor to
another, and because not enough fire.
proof material had been used to pro.
tect the columns
Most of the metal frame was left
In good conditions, however, and now
the reconstruction is begun. The arch
fleet and builder have set out to teach
New York a lesson in fireproofing
With the experience of the fire be-
hind them, they are going to show
what a really fireproof building is.
Hollow Blocks Used.
For the floor arches the architect
has specified a Pinch hollow terra
Gotta blocks, of the kind used in the
city's most modern "skyscrapers." In
the process of manufacture these
blocks have been subjected to a heat
Of 1900 degrees and are proof against
the hottest fire. They are to be laid
SO that they will cover the bottom sur
faces of beams and Orders, protecting
tlae metal members by two inches OF
fireproof material.
rn nsare of insufficient column Gov
sring in the old Parker building, the
columns in the new will have as pro
lection a three-inch thickness of hard
burned terra Gotta Joined together by
FORT and cement mortar. This cover
~ VIE insaIate the metal from the
fiercest heat capable Of being gener
sted in the building
The elevator shafts and stairways
are TO be enclosed In such manner
that. If fire starts. it will not bo
able to spread from one floor to all
other, but will be confined to the
Ievev Of its origin In every Other de
tail, the architect and builder have
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16

TRADE MORAL-The qualify CT
what you have to sci is knowi
to some people all Of the tine
and all of the people some OF
the time. but advertise regu
lar|y with US and you'll reach
all of the people all of the time,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16
planned to make the new structur
absolutely fireproof.

There was no place last week freer
from accidents and causalties than
Rheims, France. Put that in your
pipe and smoke it, o, doubter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16

Instead of adding to the rate on
registered letters the postal author
tiles should double up the price on
post cards.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-09-16

Constable e. e. Blount, from q de-
scription furnished by the sheriff Of
Tangipahoa parish, La, has arrested ].
J. Tayner, alias ]. A. Spencer, wanted
in Hammond, La, on charge of big
amy. The prisoner talks freely, ac-
knowledges his guilt, and says that he
will return without the formally of
requisition. He married a Miss
Tucker, of Hammond, when he had q
wife living in Troy, Ala.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-30
W. A. SLOCOMBE
COMPANY.
GRANOLITHIC WORKERS.
Experts in the Business. Rich in Expert
ence Ready For Work.

Messrs. W. s.. Slocomho s. Co.
have been at work in the granoIithic
business for the past r. years. and for
the last three years have been prose-
cutting it in Fmmvillc
They are masters of the art and
as we have watched the work from
day to day, we are satisfied that it zee
quires not only ceascless and careful
looking after, but GOOD Judgment of
highest order
That such elements enter into thc
makeup of the men who have had
charge of the laying of our granoItmc
walk-ways mo- one can doubt who cN-
amincs their finished work
TO accomplish such results. the
firm must have bad approved machi-
merry. modern equipment and apnar-
atus up-to-datc in every feature.
And then too. they must have bad
intelligent and faithful agents to carry
out their orders.
Since being in Farmvillc. they hare
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-30

It's President, Mr. q. NJ Robson,
is known. honored and respected not
only i'm the business circles Of Farm
vile. but of the surrounding country
We are Justified in saying that he has
done more towards introducing Farm
vile 10 the markets Of the entire coun-
try than any man in our midst and
this has been accomplished by his per
sistent and successful efforts at intro
ducinp TO them Farmville-made pillow
handles. The bank is fortunate M
having such a commandments.
Mr.. J. L. Bugg, cashier, has en-
loved ten years experience IN the
banking business of Farmyille, and
brings to the discharge Of his new du-
ties intimate acquaintance with It's
every detail. To business capacity he
adds reputation for integrity ana
honesty which is the finest asset OF
any business man.
Mr.. A. c. Ogburn, Jr, assistant
cashier has a sound banking mind
in a sound banking body and having
also enjoyed large experience Do ac'
tive bank business makes a valuable
reliable and efficient assistant
Mr. f. T. Bondurant is the wee
President. and the mere mention oil
the fact gives assurance that the sue
cessful farmer will wisely and wen
discharge every duty which deyolyes
unon him as bank official. As leader
Of farmers he has inspired enthusiastic
following. and has demonstrated ilne
capacity for organization. 49,
The Directors are as follows W.
NJ DuvalI. c. c. Cowan DR.. W J..
Anderson. r. b. Cralle, j. D. Wat
kins. W. j. Hillsman, +. T. Bondu
rant G. N. Robson, j. /. Bugg W.
n Robertson, X. j. Carter.
Study the above list and you "''
notice that it is made up Of business
men who have succeeded in the PR
y,te business Of life and tins g'e'
aes,,ronce Of like success in their con
duct of the affairs Of The Peoples N'
tional. 80. q,
Location and leaders have met i
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The PEOPLES
NATIONAL BANK
ONE Of OUR PROSPEROUS BANKS
With an Efficient Corps Of Officers This
Institution Is Making Rapid Strides.
Best Banking COnyeniences.

The Peoples National Bank may be-
said to bear date as of July II. 1908.
when large and enthusiastic meet
ING of representative business men of
Farmvlle and the surrounding coun-
try was held at Hotel Prince Edward
to give it birth
Il is unusual that rs many as TWEEN
ty-eight persons should combine to
organic q bank. but such was true of
lis meeting. and enthusiasm ran HIGH
from the opening hour The prelmi-
nar'cs having all been arranged the
stock subscribed and paid for, the
bank opened It's doors On the first day
Of September 1905
The location southeast corner of
Main and Third streets, was wisely
and well chosen II is the business
centre of Farmvle. The building it,
SELF is admirably adapted for bank pur-
poses. II IS. IN the first place, well
lighted, and this is of Itself a living
luxury The lower room is commo-
dious and convenient while the d.
rectors' room ON the second floor af-
fords Quiet and attractive pace for the
disc, are of the delicate and response
bic duties belonging To such positions
And ON the lower floor there is a de-
tach d smaller room which has been
arranged for the comfort and convent
ence Of the patrons of the bank
The furnishings of the main bank
room are modern and strictly up-to-
date, while the safe is as perfect as
the ingenuity of man has learned to
make them The safe deposit boxes
are offered at reasonable rent and do
away with the necessity Of iron safes
in our homes.
But while location in city and town
/ is of immense value, and comfortable
and convenient and even mNuriously
appointed bank buildings are deSira-
bic. after all the management OF banks
is of first and essential importance,
and this being so. the Peoples Nation
al should win most gratifying success