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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 19, 1889)
& gwMMEMBaBgaiBBM3MMWMBBBgT? (the gaihj torfatn ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY. ..JULY 17, 1889. ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted.)j J. P. HALLORAN & COMPANY, Publishers and Proprietors, Astoiuax Buildixo, - - CassStkeet. Terms of Subscription. Served bv Carrier, per week 15 cts Sent b v Mail, per month... W cts " J " one year. S7.00 Free of postage to subscribers. The Astoriax guarantees to its adver tisers the largest circulation of any newspa per published on the Columbia river. Cass street north of Second is ceiving some much needed repair. re.- The steampship Willamette ar rived from Seattle loaded with coal yesterday. The Seattle Press says that a rob bery is committed in that city nearly even' night Cauners think it improbable that any considerable quantity of fall fish ing will be done in outside rivers and bavs in Oregon and "Washington this fall. Next in order is the extension north ward of Genevieve street All the streets running at right angles to the river, or north and south, extend to the ship channel. There appears to be a jog in the grade around Benton street and the custom house, the street and the gov ernment grounds not conforming to the same standard of height Messrs. Nolaud, Thomson and Boelling yesterday bought from C. A. McGuire 102 acres of his place, pay ing therefor $5,100. This does not in clude the 58 or GO acres of tide land. Parties from the upper Columbia report twelve or fifteen Chinamen having crossed the line near Osoyoos Lake. They are now mining at the placers on the Columbia river. This is the second lot known to have crossed. Grading on the railroad bed goes right on, the contracts being now al most completed. About 1 miles yet remain to be contracted for. The contracts completed have been done at a very low figure, and the money paid out has been economically ex pended. The editor of the Walla Walla Statesman says he wouldn't be found dead running for the city council, but would like to be United States senator, from the state of Washington. In either case, Parker, it is mauuers to wait to be asked. Jno. Kopp, who sustained a serious loss by the recent total destruction of his brewery, is getting on his feet again as last as possible, and will soon be ready for business. AVorkmen begin to-day shingling his new brew pry, and by "the first of next month he expects to be once more in active op; eration. Captain Henry G. Sharp, of the de partment of the Platte, has been or dered to Vancouver barracks, W. T., where he will relieve Captain Charles A. Woodruff. Captain Woodruff will proceed to San Francisco, where he is to relieve Captain Charles P. Eagan, as purchasing and depot commissary of subsistence at that post. The yearning desire of ambitious men to have a newspaper of their own to run as a side show or annex to their regular business of trading brokerage or real estate or something else, has been attained by a gentle man named Mitchell, who" has a pa per, the French Prairie Gazette, which does little else than blow a trumpet for Mitchell. Major T. J. Blakeney and Capt J. W. White returned yesterday from the other side of the river. While there they located a site for a life sav iug station on the weather beach near L. A, Loomis1 place, and another at Peterson's Point, at the entrance to Gray's harbor. From here they go to Yaquina where they will select a site for another life saving station. Chief Engineer Weeks yesterday or dered 102 firemen's badges; they cost $9.50 a dozen and are real pretty. They are of no earthly avail; a fire man having about as much need for one as a toad has for a side saddle; but the money must be spent someway, aud we might as well play with pretty badges as anything else. They were ordered under instructions from the committee. The Oregon is due from San Fran cisco thus morning. She has ou beard: M. Willing, Miss ,T. Howell, A. J. Par shall, P. 3. Tomery. C. IL Adams, Samuel Burdman, O. Preston, H. Preston, D. Earl, J. N. Jackson, A. LudofT, G. W. Hass, G. Otterson, Mrs. Whitney, Z. A- Lapierr, IJutchsqnB. M. Havies, J. M. Conner, S. J. Allen, W.H.'Cuthbertson,S. J. Jenkins, N. Phillips, E. C. Johnson, A. W. White. Society item from the Skagit county Logger-. "Charles Seam, an Indian, and well known rufT, was shot and in stantly killed at Edison. He was said to be a "bad injun" and a holy terror among the sons of the forest Not much trouble will be taken to dis cover the party who dispatched the death-dealing bullet, but it is hinted that if it was considered necessary the whole story could ba brought to light Surveyors of the railroad line af ford considerable interest to residents on the Necanicum and Lewis and Clarke's. One day a squad with in struments is seen going up the Necan icum, and up goes adjacent real estate, and Lewis and Clarke's property suf- fers a corresponding temporary depre ciation. The next day a detachment with compasses and theodolites go out by Sackett's milk and up goes Lewis and Clarke's realty, and Necan icuni stock is depressed, and so it goes. The T. J. Potter came down with a large number of passengers at 230 yesterday afternoon, tarrying a few moments on her way to Ilwacq, and parting two spring lines in landing at Flavel's dock. By the close of the secison more of the Seaside travel will be thrown to this side of the river than now comes, because of inade quate communication. The Telephone arrived down after the Potter with another large crowd. At present the day travel accommodation on the river is fully up to all requirements. The following is from the Oregon ian's report of the proceedings of last Wednesday's session of the Portland city ceuncil: "An ordinance provid ing for the appointment of an officer for the prevention of enticing seamen from ships, and to secure the arrest and punishmentof those guilty of so doing, in accordance with an act of the last legislature, was "read' twice. It will doubtless be passed at the next meeting. In order to save a thousand and one the trouble of applying for this situation it may be said that the committee has recommended Mr. Rob ert T. Graham for the office." Says yesterday's Oregonian, ''As toria is having a boom und more real estate is changing hands than was ever known before. Astoria will cer tainly be a very important point, and there is no danger that any other lo cality at the oceau or near it will in terfere with its aspirations. Astoria should have a railway to conneot on the Columbia with the crossing of the Northern Pacific; also a railroad down the coast and to Salem, and with the natural lines to be constructed on the northern shore to bring it traffic from Shoalwater bay aud Gray's harbor, it wilIJcommanda good trade and become a metropolis." The assignee's sale of the Maid of Oregon came off according to . pro gramme in front of the court house door at ten o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Kelly captured tin' prize by a bid of $223, but was subsequently sur prised to find that he hadn't bought a steam vessel for $225, but would have to put up about $0,000 more in the shape of attachments before hp pottld sail the ocean blue as master of the Maid of Oregon. Upon discovering this he disposed of his bargain to Mr. Levings, ot Portland, at a discount of $25 and paid the costs and accruing costs, about $25 more. Mr. Kellv is recently from Denver, Colorado.where steam schooners an' nnn of a rarity than in Astoria. A genuine "boom" is reported at Gray's harbor. Boomers from Kan sas, rustlers trom JNeoraska, and razzoopersfromOcklahamwa and land sharps from southern California, and nothing but town lots and blocks is talked of. NearHoquiamanaw town is laid out, and the talk is to build a couple of canals through the mud Hats to get vessels up to the proposed wharf. The funny part of it is to hear men from the southwestern part of Kansas who don't know the fore castle of a vessel from the parboanl streak, talking of shipping aud of ves sels ami fathoms or water aud "facil ities" as glib as ou please. Every bodv is making money, and the fun will last for a while yet. Hon. E. B. McElroy, commander of the Oregon department, G. A. R., who is in Chicago, regrets much the trouble in the east over railroad rates, which seen likely tq disturb the IJa tional encampment. He says that so far as the "department of Oregon is concerned it cannot observe any order relative to non-attendance unless is sued directly by the commander-in-chief. If Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic men have not the cour age to proceed, McElroy says, then if need be, the Oregon department will come on single-handed and alone to meet with their comrades in Milwau kee. Oregon will bring from four to six carloads of wines, with still other products, for free distribution, and all the posts have a free, full and stand ing invitation to participate andlibate at the Oregon headquarters.. PERSONAL MENTION, G. W. Sanborn returned yesterday from a trip to the Suislaw river. W. E. Warren and Chas. Brown re turned yesterday from a trip to Til lamook. Congressman Hermann returned from Clatsop yesterday and went to Portland last evening. Pilots H. A. Matthews and Loi Staples left last evening for a two months' visit to their home in Lincoln ville, Maine. Skipanon Episcopal Services. Bishop Morris will hold service in the Skipanon school house on Sunday, the 21st, at 11 o'clock. Meats Qobed to Ordey. Private foams for ladies and families; at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. TelepUoneJLodclug llouqe. Best Beds in town. ttoomaper night 50 and 25 cts,, p9r week $1.50. Now and clean. Piivate entrance. All the patent medicines advertised In this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet in tides, etc, can behiiuihtat the lowest pi ices, at J. W, Conn's dine sim, innvlle Occident h&M. Antijrla. If you want to have a fine suit of clothes go to the Paris Tailor. He can make the best fitting suits and sells the cheapest. TIio Pari Tailor Has just received the most elegant Stock of Spring and Summer Suitings. Don't miss going to see him. He turns out Elegant Fits, and sells very cheap. Go to Jeff's lor Oysters. TELEGRAM Specials to The Astorian. Hews From All Parts of the Country. Portland, July J8 James Mur phy was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary in the United States dis trict court this morning for furnish ing liquor to Indians. He was an old offender. To-day was the time designated by Jas. Steel, administrator for the sale of the personal estate of the late Ben Holladay, but Judge Stearns issued a decree authorizing sheriff Kelly to dispose of the property, and he has postponed the sale till August 2C. The O. R. & N. Co. have decided to rebuild the Mountain Queen. It is not yet decided what model will be adopted, whether she will continue a sternwheeler or be built into a side wheeler. P. Carston, master builder for the company is busily engaged in drawing up plans for either style so that a de cision can be made as the steamer is to be taken around to the bound as soon as her changes are completed. It it thought she will be giveu side wheels. The cost of rebuilding her has been roughlv estimated at $20, 000. There has been some talk to the effect that the company would not send the Potter to the Sound again. It is stated on good authority that she will go there as soon as the heavy business of the river is over here. The trial of Sandy Olds is ended. Police testimony is again coining to the murderer's resoue but the prose cution have made a very strong case. Late this afternoon the case was giv en to the jury. A PREDICTION. Washington, July 18. Civil Engi neer Meuocal, of the United States navy and the Nicaragua canal, will leave in two weeks for the isthmus to begin operations. He says the row between Costa Rica and Nicaragua regarding canal concessions will be speedily settled. There is no fear of war even if the matter is not soon ait justed, aud the canal will be built without opposition m a few years, and be carrying heavy ships from ocean to ocean many years before the Panama canal is completed, RAPID TRANSIT. New York, July 18. President Cor biu, of the Beading Railroad and Rapid Transit Steamship Co., has pur chased 3,200 acres of land and all the available water front at Montauk Point, Long Island, as a landing point in this country to his new steamship line. In New York $8,000,000 has been suboribed, largely by the Van derbilt and Astor families, to build aight steamships with power to oross the Atlantio in five and a half flays. The new vessels will be constructed in this couutry aud carry only saloon and second "cabin passengers. The hatches are not to be open for general freight. Only "mail, express packages and coin bullion will be carried. The contract for the construction of steam ers will be awarded as soon as the new White Star line ateamiip' Jajfest'jf? proves a success. Tho new type twin screw propeller will be tried on this vessel. If suocessf ill they promise to revolutionize the screw propeller. If the contracts cannot be filled here within a reasonable time the yard will be leased to the vessels to be con structed by the company. HOTEL TRUSTS. Philadelphia, July 18. Thomas JI Gren, a leading local hotel-keeper, proposes the formation of a hotel trust, embracing thirteen of the larg est hotel properties here. He says they aggregated $5,000,000 of business last year, and that 30 per cent of the savings of expenses will be effected by the "combine." CHINESE IN TRANSIT. Washington, July 18. Acting sec- cretary Batcheller is in telegraphic corresponce with U. if. Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific Railroad company, in regard to the case of twelve Chinese coolies, who recently arrived afc New Orleans en route to China via San Francisco, The collector held that their landing was prohibited by the Chinese exclu sion act, -v?hile the railroad company contended that they were entitled to the privilege of transit through the United States territory as tourists, Acting secretary Batcheller informed Mr. Huntington that the collector's action was in accordance with a pre vious decision of the department, but that he would comply with the re quest of the Transportation company to postpone further action until the question can be presented in a diplo matic way through the Chinese lega tion at Washington. In the mean time the collector was instructed to detain, but not allow them to land. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. Chicago, July 18. The Interstate Commerce committee has commenced an investigation of the effect o Cana dian railroads upon the conmierce of $he United States. Secretary Stone, of the board 6t trade read a report on the question submitted by the com mittee to the board, His report was to tho effeot tliat the commercial in terests oj the United States were prob ably favorably effected by haviug open to it many channels of trade. That the Canadian roads have not di verted traffic from the Americau roads except in the case of perishable goods and it is of the opinion that no further restriction upon commerce between the two countries by water routes should be tolerated. The report also suggested additional legislation, mak ing it unlawful for railroads to com bine for the formation of associations like the Trunk line the central traffic or railway trusts of any description, be lieving they destroy competition and evade the laws. The latter statement was unexpected to the interstate com mittee and created quite a sensation. They immediately abandoned, tempo rarily, the consideration of the rela tions with Canada to develop the board of trade idea of traffic associa tions and pools. "This is indeed an important question," said senator His cock, "and the attitude of the board of trade is considerable of a surprise. The public opinion, both among rail road men and shippers, and particu larly in Boston, where we were last in session, is that these associations and traffic agreements are the only solu tion of the present complication." In dividual members of the committee were then examined, and from each was elicited the strongest opposition to any traffic agreement on differen tials for weaker roads, on the ground that it prevented free competiton. Get tlie School Books Now. It is probably generally known says the Corvallis Times, that a change has been made in common school text books in Oregon, that will go into ef fect this fall. It will cost the people of the state thousands of dollars to make this change unless they take ad vantage of the opportunity offered by the publishers. This opportunity is offered, not because of the generosity of the school book monopoly, but be cause they were compelled " to do so before the change would be sanc tioned by the county superin tendents. For instance: The Barnes New National Reader has been ad opted, and every student in our com mon schools must procure one of the new books. These books, however, may be purchased at a nominal price or exchanged for old readers until the 31st of next October; after that time no exchange will be made, and they can only be purchased at the us ual retail price. To show the advan tage of securing these books before the end of October, we quote the prices the monopoly are compelled to soil for pov, and ths prices that will be oharged nt tho expiration of that time: NOW. AFT. OCT. .H. National 1st Header, 10 cts. 2." cts. National 2nd Header, 20 cts. 4." cts. National ttrd Reader, 2. cts. 00 cts. National 4th Keader, :$." cts. 8T cts. National fth Keader. 4."i cts. 1.15. Other changes will be made in a similar manner, and we trust that every school district in the state will protect itself by securing its text books before the monopoly regulate the prices. The Jetty Canonic an Improvement. Washington, July 17. Tho report of Major Thomas Handbury. engineer in charge of the improvements at the mouth of the Columbia river, and the report of Lieutenant Edward Burr on the canal at the Cascades, have been received at the war department. The existing project at the mouth of the river was carried on successfully tlur ing the year. Congress nppropi iated in 1888, half a million dollars. There was expended during tho vear S3G7, 000, Major Handbury thinks $700, 000 can be profitably expended dur ing the next fiscal year. The government's plant has been largely iucreased during the past year. The tramway for dumping rock was extended 4,176 feet during that period, aud G3,4G8 tons of rock was received and dumped into the jetty. The engineer reports that the effect of. the new work can nlreadj be seen in the filling in of the Hats south of the jetty, and the straighteniug of the chanuol over the bar. HIE IAMIS DKUfillTEI). The pleasant effect and the peifect safety with which ladies may ue the liquid f rnit laxative, Syi up ot Figs, un der all conditions make it their favorite remedy. It is pleasing to w eye and to the laste, gentje, yet effectual in acting pn tle kidneys, liver and howels. It Is Very Easy to Find Fnnlt. Fault is one of those little things that do not need to be seen in order to be found. A blind man can find tanltliinyJiamton Republican. A Safe Is one which Investment. is guaranteed tobiiug you satisfactory results, or in oasc of lailurc a return of purchase price. On this safe plan you can buy from our ad vertised Druggist a bottle of Dr. King's Xcw Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every case when used for any affection of Throat, laings or tiiiostsuonas consumption, in flammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth ma, Whooping Cough, Croup, etc., etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can always be de pended upon. Trial bottles free at .1. W. Conn's Drug Store. Combines the juice of the Blue Figs of California, so laxative and nutritious, with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming the ONLY PER FECT REMEDY to act gently yet promptly on the KIMEYS, LIVER Affl BOWELS AND TO Gleanse the System Effectually, SO THAT PURE BLOOD, REFRESHING SLEEP, HEALTH and STRENGTH Naturally follow. Every one is using it nd all are delighted with it. Ask your Jruggist for SYRUP OF FIGS. Manu factured only by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO., San Fkancisco, Cal. i Looisvnxs. Kv. N?? Yosk, N. SJP'fflGg White Goods Department ! ! New and Seasonable Goods India Linens, Venetian Stripes, French Lawns, Margate Piques, Figured Piques, Persian Lawns, Cable Cords, French Batiste, wiss. I Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House of Astoria. Ho for Tjejeasiie! Free Camping Grounds at Austin's. There is an abundance of clams, crabs, trout, oysters aud all kinds of salt and fresh water fish. Good safe Sea bathing, fresh air and the best hunting grounds in America. Campers and visitors can And at my store everything they require In the way of an outfit and provisions. A first class bar and billiard table are connected with my establishment. Board from $7 to 9 per week. For paiticulars call cm or address JAS. T. AUSTIN. Store, Seaside. Oregon. Austin's is open the year round. Prices of Lumber. On and after this date, until furtherno tice. we will.furnlsh lumber at the Mill, at the following prices : Hough Lumber $ 8 per M ft. Flooring and IJustle 515 " " WEST SHORE MILLS CO. Astoiia, Apnl 10, 'S3. TJdLJbJ Astoria Real Estate Co, Office First Door South of the Odd Fellows Building Offer for Sale on Reasonable Terms, Several Lots of City and Farm Property. And will do a General Commission and Brokerage Business. Persons living at a distance can rely upon having any Order for the Purchase or Sale of Properties intrusted to our cave, promptly ana taitntuiiy attenuect to. ASTORIA REAL ESTATE CO.. J. H. D. CRAY, Manager. E. C. LEWIS, Secretary. Seaside FIFTY ACHES LAN I), MOSTLY KEAVEIl Dam and Bottom land, with soma good Cedar; U mile frontage on county road near mourn oi isecanicuin river, aim less than one mile from Ocean Beach. Hood House, Garden and Orchard, Apples, Plums. Primes, etc, Kailroad passes through and IX mile from depot on Mrs. Byrd's land. Good spring water. For a few davs only, S2.TO0. J. H. MANSELL, Iteal Estate Broker, Closing Out ! ENTIRE STOCK OF Fine Jewelry. Watches, 8-WAY CI.OCKS. Regulators, Fixtures, Etc. At my own Cost Price. Iff. STUDZINSKI. IN THE & SOLK AOKXT3 FOR The MATCHLESS DECKER BROTHERS, Ivers & Pond and J. C. & Fischer Pianos, ALSO Mason & Hamlin and A. B. Chase Co.'s Organs. Write for Catalogue and Prices. WINTER & HARPER, 71 Morrison St., PORTLAND, OK. Sheet Music and Merchandise Bep't Separate. n. W. FISCHEK, Proprietor. J. O. CLINTON DEALEK IN CIGARS AND TOBACCO, FRUITS, NUTS, Candles. Smokers' Articles, Etc. New Goods Kecelved Dally, Opposite City Book Store. Astoria Gallery. FOR THE BEST PHOTOS, TINTYPES Or any Kind of Photographic "Work, Call at the ASTOEIA GALLERY, Good Work and Reasonable Prices Guaranteed. Misses C. & Z. CARRUTHERS, (Successors to IT. S. Sinister.) Good Paying Business For Sale. The Cafe Fraiicaise. A Splendid Business Stand, and a Good Cash Paying Business. Is offered For Sale by Alex. Gilbert. Pro prietor, preparatory jto departing Tor Eu rope. , The houses, lease, liquors, fixtures, and everything as it stands, including the good will of the establishment is offered for sale. EV.,. fnrtlinr n5rtiflllTS inmlire Of AleX. CjrU- I bert. on the premises, corner Benton and First streets, Astoria, uregun, French Danity, Corded Piques, EnglishNamsook Victoria Lawns, Indian Demity, Bishops Lawn, Welt Pique, Embroidered Swiss. GcntlcniP.il! If You Do That is Al Tliroili anil Tliroiifili I Can Show You Something New In Kangaroo And Trench Calf, Too! The Reliable Dealer in Gents7 and Boys' Wear, Occident Hotel Building. Want a Shoe Herman Wise n