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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 1889)
C3'3 ?he Sail Jwim ASTORIA, OREGON: THDKSDAY. NOVEMBER H. 1839. All the city churches now have res ideni pastors. Crowds of Chinamen are being daily taken to the front to work on the railroad. Visitors to The Astorian office say that those potatoes sent down by J. F, Warren, from Knappa, are the biggest they ever saw. They are busters. An exchange says it would le afraid to print the Ten Commandments be cause somebody would be sure to think they were a hit at them and stop their paper. A man claiming to be a Bulgarian monk is bound for Astoria, "to con vert Christian ministers to the Christ ian religion." Probably some new fake of the Salvation armv. The barge load of rails was taken to Skipanou yesterday, and to-day a portion of them will be laid on the temporary bridge there, when the work of tracklaying thi3 way will be gin. Strawberries in November are not uncommon in Astoria, but a buuch brought in yesterday by Capt Will Whitcomb, from his ranch on Young's river, deserves special mention, being rich, ripe and luscious. Greeu peas are also procurable, and magnificent bouquets of fragrant flowers are daliy plucked. Superintendent of construction Wat son.assistaut engineer Granger.aud Mr. Hoffman, of Hoffman & Bates, of Port land, yesterdiy inspected the route for th? trestle work of the Astoria and South Coast railroad from the Astoria terminus and decided to begin driving piles early next week. Four pile drivers will be put to work. S. D. Adair, propriator of the new Astoria addition, Meriwether Downs, returned from Portland yesterday, where he had no difficulty in dispos ing of a large number of lots. One Seattle man, who saw the relative location was eager to uget in," and bought 14, saying, "I consider that the best investment I've made this year." The receipta of the industrial ex position held in Portland last month amounted to 47,000, which is more than 820,000 over expenses. The di rectors are pleased, as the result is much more favorable then they had anticipated, and they are preparing.to add to the capacity of the building and give a still grander exhibition next season. There is no section of the Union that furnishes better opportunities for investment at present than this city and the region round about. A few dollars put into real estate at present will multiply, in the near fu ture, a hundred fold. Without the slightest desire to "boom" anything, and confining the statement solely to facts, it may be said that rtal estate oja this peninsula, and in this county, will be worth three timeswhatitis sel ling for now in less than one year. The assured facts justify the asser tion. A private dispatch yesterday from Grant Bell, watchman at the Buch heit cannery, announces the total destruction of that establishment by fire last Tuesday night. It was situ ated at Maple Dell, Multnomah county, and was one of the finest and "best equipped, canneries on the river. No particulars have been received, but it is probably the work of tramps. The 'cannery was shut down last Au gust, and no fire has been allowed there since. The loss is -$16,000: in surance 12,000. It will probably be rebuilt." Primaries for the coming city elec tion will soori be in order. The As tobian has a remark to make about the coming city election that has no connection with "politics,'' nor with the primaries; it is this. The office of city surveyor is a very important one, more important than is generally sup posed, and its importance will be likely to be increased in the next year or so. The Astorian suggests that a competent man be found to fill that position. In talking about mayor and chief of police keep in mind that there are" other equally important positions; the city surveyor can make or lose ' money for the city, and the city will .need a surveyor that is competent in every respect Some Tking4 Needed la Astoria In 1890: , A. new court house. A new custom house. A seawall begun. A local fire insurance company. A start made in manufacturing en. terprises. A utilization of the many vacant lots'. 'The engine house of Astoria No. One's moved. -First street put through eastward toCass. - Second street put through eastward 'to West 9tlf. New life in the Clatsop road and construction company. A bonded warehouse. A dry dock and marine ways. m North Addition lots will be advanced to S60 per lot on Monday, Nov 17th ; so all who want bargains better get in while there is a show at the S43 rate. This is the best property on the market to-day as a speculation, and as the lay ot tne country is or tne Desc. it win ue a. good place for residences In the near future. A letter in last nieht'sniail calls for 6 lots to one person and 8 to another. Persons from the distance ap- - pear to be in possession of some facts of which our people are evidently ignor ant; and they wisely select North Ad " dition as a safe place In which to invest their money. Dwelliag House Wasted, -- B j small family: rent to be fromS12 5tr 'to &STtniuire at Herman Wise's. CLIPPED AND CONDENSED. News Items From all Over the Northwest. A Salem institution pays $15 a ton for cabbage. Washington's two senators will be elected next Tuesday, the 19th. The work on the railroad between Aberdeen and Hoquiam has been sus pended. The Pacific Journal refers to sweet potatoes, as "cereals," which do well in Pacific count'. Mrs. Bush, an aged resident of Pa cific county, died last Saturday in the 85th year of her age. Mr. Durdiu, of Salem, is flt years old, and his good wife is 95. They settled in Oregon in 1844. A Yolapuk paper is publiehed in Portland, by Arnold Scherzenger. It is called Volapukan Melbpik. J. G. Piatt, well known in Pacific and Chehalis counties died in Aber deen last Sunday at the age of 64. Snow has made its appearance in Eastern Oregon and the mountains around Baker City are white with it Pebble Creek, in the Nehalem val ley, is offering a bounty of 10 for cougar scalps in addition to the S8 paid by the county. Megler's Aberdeen cannery has closed down for the season after an exceptionally good run of work. Sea berg's is still running. One day during the past week a timber locator located thirteen men on timber lands between Clatskanie and the Nehalem valley. Harney county comes forward this the first year of her existence, as a county with taxable property to the total value of 1,472,486. Eastern Oregon sheep raisers say their flocks are doing as well now as they usually do in the spring, getting all the green grass they can eat and are getting fat. The people of Montana are properly jubilant over tho admission of that state to the union. The Helena Jour nal called it a red letter day, and ap peared printed in red ink. Five schooners sailed from Aberdeen last week, loaded with lumber for the California market. Their aggregate cargoes amounting to nearly one and one-half millions of lumber. A million of white fish minnows were placed in Lake Washington a year ago, and the waters in certain portions of the lake are now said to be teeming with rapidly maturing white fish. The Seattle Journal publishes a ru mor to the effect that an eastern and English syndicate are negotiating for the purchase of the Pt. Blakely mills, together with all the lands and other property of the firm. Gray's Harbor people are quite jub ilent over the prospects of the rail road from Gray's Harbor to North Yakima being put through. M. Cong don, who is largely interested in Gray's Harbor says that the road will go- Warning has been sent out from Elensburgh and Spokaue Falls, that counterfeit 5, 10 and 20 gold pieces have appeared in those cities. The coins are of good appearance and have the right ring, but are too light in weight. The postoffice at Columbia City, Columbia county, has been discontin ued for the reason that no one was desirous of fulfilling the nrdueous duties of that position for the pay allowed. All mail for that place will hereafter be sent to St. Helens. The Vidette says: The mail facili ties between Astoria and Shoalwater Bav are in a wretched condition. As this is a matter which concerns not only those particular sections, but Chehalis county as well, the citizens should co-operate in remedying the matter as scon as possible. Cosmopolis, on Gray's Harbor will be well advertised, as there are 4-,000 pounds of maps, lithographs, etc., now being executed for that purpose, and a man will take the road visiting and billing every town and city from Portland to Victoria, and from Hoqui am to St. -Paul, with maps and des criptive matter. This work is being done by the Cosmopolis Improvement company. Umatilla county has quite a num ber of rich tax-payers, the heavest being the O. B. & N Co., who are as sessed at 811,611. The 0 & W. T., comes next with an assessment of 170,000. The largest individual as sessment is against the firm of Thompson & Barnhart, who are as sessed at 54,220. There are 110 persons, firms and corporations pay ing taxes on amounts exceeding fcoUUU. William C. Dillingham, while fish ing in Gordon creek a few days since, discovered a beautiful fossil trout fif teen inches in length in a huge boul der. Every fin and scale of the fish was as plainly marked in the rock as if cut by skilled artist Many people, says the Oregonian, wonder how trout get in streams above high falls. Theywere doubtless, there before the falls were made, as from "this fossil it is evident that there were trout in the streams of Oregon iu prehistoric ages. The Idaho Free Press gives a long account of the capture of a band of cattle thieves escaping from Idaho in to Washington. Cattle and horse thieves are becoming bold in some sections of that territory, as reports which reach us would indicate. Several of the cattle owners in the Salmon river country were the sufferers lately from an organized band of thieves. Some of thi3 class of scamps, wjbo ought to be making brick in the peni tentiary, lately sold a band of cattle and horses, stolen from the Idaho range, in Walla walla, and returned and stole another band of cattle, and were driving them off when caught in the act Stringent measures should be taken to rid the country of them whenever caught The fact has just come to light, says the Telegram, that about ten days or two weeks ago a Mormon missionary from Salt Lake was in this city seek ing colonists for a new locality found in Mexico. He approached only those whom he believed to be immigrants, and offered to take them to the colo ny and provide them with land, for which they could pay on the annual installment plan. " Whether he succeeded in getting any additions or not is not known, and his whereabouts at present are not known. His oily tongue pictured the land of Mexico as a Paradise beyond true description, and he would have one believe that to go there was to roll in wealth and happiness. Editors who receive complimentary tickets to countrv fairs and other places are often looked upon as dead heads, but the managers of one county fair, who have had some experiences in such matters, had the following printed upon the complimentary tickets they issued: "This ticket probably has been paid for ten time over by the paper to which it is issued, It will be honored in the hands of any man, woman or child, white, black, red or yellow, who favors the association by presenting it It is good for entrance and grapd stand, and the bearer, if driving will be en titled to pass a team free. The asso ciation recognizes the fact that its splendid success is owing largely, if not wholly, to the notices so freely given by the press, and while we can not render an equivalent in cash, we return our grateful thanks." . . ' AS IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT. The Chemical Purity or the Hoyal Baking Ponder. For some time past the question of purity in baking powders has formed quite a feature of newspaper discus sions, and eminent doctors of philos ophy have given opinions as to tho ingredients which compose many of the articles sold under that name. The investigations have narrowed down to the limit which awards the Royal Baking Powder the palm of purity, and the most distinguished scientists have testified not only that no extraneous or deleterious matter enter into its composition, but that its use is positively healthful, mak ing, as it does, lighter, sweeter and more digestible food. The Boyal Baking Powder Company have achieved a world-wide reputation for the success which has marked their preparation of cream of tartar for baking purposes. It is indisputably shown that they have eliminated all elements of nitrate of lime, alum or other impurities, and present to the public a healthful and chemically pure article. The TJ. S. government chemists and others widely known have verified its superiority over other manufactures and testified, through practical experience, to its excellence. It is well for families to observe the faot that it costs more to manufacture the Boyal Baking Powder than any other, but it is, as shown by chemical analysis, the only "absolutely pure" baking powder made. Rent Estate Transfers Nov. 13. I. W. Case, trustee to Jno. P. Morse, lots 3 and 4, tract 2, recorded subdi vision block 23, H. and A.'s addition, 225. M. Young and wife to Wm. Math eral, lots 1 and 2, blk 3, Young's ad dition to Alderbrook; 110. W. L. Bobb and wife to Anna M. Johnson, lot 10 blk 3, east Astoria; 85. Noland, Boelliug and Thomson to D. Douglas, lot 7, blk 4, Skipanou ad dition; 90. R. M. Louden and wife to G. A. Chutterland F. Barker, NX NWM sec. 25, and strip off east side, lot 10 in sec. 24, 4 acres, T. 8 N. B. 9 W.; S3, 300. Col. Investment Co., to Peter Nel son, lot 7, -blk. 20, Columbia addition 80. E. A. Noyes and wife to Edward Wiles, lot 3 and 4, blk 9. North ad ad diteon: 90. G. C. Hall and wife to N. P. Wynne, lots 2 and 3, blk 7, Columbia addition; 130. Geo. C. Hall and wife to F. P. Wynne, lot 2, blk 2, Columbia ad, dition; 65. Geo. C. Hall and wife to A. S. Fleet, lot 9. blk 7, Columbia; 65. W. L. TJhlenhart and wife to Auna M, Johnson, lots 6 and 7, bile 15, H. and A's-addition; 275, Catarrh is caused by scrofulous taint in the blood, and is cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla, which purifies and enrich es the blood and gives the whole system health and strength. Try this "peculiar medicine." Jt is prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mas. Marliiuihts, Carpenters. Mcr- i-liants, Laborers and Cap ilallsts: The Astoria Real Estate Co. are now selling lots 50x150 feet in Warrex tox, the beautiful suburb, y miles west of Astoria, on the west side of the Skipanon, where the Astoria and South Coast K.R. crosses. The railroad com pany have secured 2J acres of land im mediately west, and adjoining this townsite, for machine shops, round houses, and depot accommodations. Construction of these important im provements will begin early in the spring. This division of the It. It. will undoubtedly employ from 300 to 500 men at Warrenion, which is also the junc tion of the Tansey Point Branch to the groposed Lumber and Grain Dock. orner Iota, $125; inside lots, $100. When 100 lots are sold, prices will be advanced from 10 to 20 per cent. Coffee and cake, tpn wnts. at the Central Restaurant Inquiry is already being made for some of those beautiful lots in block 15, Hustler & Aikens addition, at Robb & Parker's. Remember that they will be on the market for a few days only at S125.00 and S150.00. Call and make your selections. Wanted. A good girl to do general house work, none but competent persons need apply at this office. SlealH Cooued to Order. Private rooms for ladies and families: at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. Weinliartl's Beer.. And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. PERSONAL MENTION. E. D. Mckee is registered at the Oc cident. Y. Cook, of Clifton, was in the city yesterday. Ex-sheriff Mack" Twombly has re turned to the city. Hon. B. A. Seaborg arrived yester day from Olympia. C. W. Knowles, of Portland, is in the city on business. W. E. Warren, of this city, has been appointed notary public. Frank Surjprenant has the Portland Journal route in this city. Supt. Watson, of the A. and S. C. railroad Co., is in the city. Mr. Hoffman, of the firm of Hoff man and Bates, bridge builders, is in the city. O. P. Graham, who was very sick in Chicago with tyohoid fever, i3 ex pected home to-morrow. Mr. C. Macaulay, representing the old and well known firm of. Henry C. Doyle & Co., of San Francisco, is at the Occident. J. S. Clarke, one of the Astoria champion hose team, recently scooped the first prize at a Portland walking match, and is now going in for first money, 250 in a similar contest at The Dalles. Among the many Astorians to Port land on the Potter last evening were H. Sherman, D. -Airth, Ella Bryce, Mrs. Rucker, Geo. Gragg, P. H. John son, H. G. Smith, Jas. W. Welch and H. A. Shorey. Capt. J. H. D. Gray received a dis patch last evening saying that his fa ther, the venerable W. H. Gray, was dying. This sad news will bo a mat ter of sincere regret to thousands in Oregon and Washington. A LITTLE OFF IN GRAMMAR. But Then He Evidently Means All Riht. We recently done ourselves the pleasure of visiting Astoria, our sister city at the mouth ol the great Colum bia. In studying the situation with care, we could easily see the judgment and far seeing abilities of the elder Astor. Situated as she is, she is pos itively the doorway to an empire, and had it not been for a train ot unfortu nate circumstances she would thislay bo tho city of Oregon, without a suc cessful rival. It is not our province to enter into, nor discuss all the latent principles upon which wo base our opinion, neither will we pass judg ment upon the cause of her misfor tunes, but we will venture the predic tion that the time will come, and now is that there will appear in her midst a class of men who will not allow themselves to be used as the tail for someone else' dog, the citizens al ready are awakening out of their long sleep of inactivity, and are coming to the front, and asserting their rights in a proper manner, they will gather strength as they move along, energy is always crowned with a reasonable amount of success. But this state of affairs cannot last, and soon we expect to see our sister city taking that front rank which of right belongs to her, with merchants and business men who will be known in all the land. But little of our imports or exports but what passes her door, now gnisp the golden opportunity to your profi. 77 77 77 lamoeJ: Watahtower.' CHILDREN ENJOY. The pleasant flavor, gentle act ion and soothing effects of Syuip of Fins, when in need of a laxative and if the father ov mother he costive or billions the ma ratifying re-iiilts follow its ust, so that it is the best family st'inoil.N known :um! evs'iy fami'j should haw ;i I'n'.lie. MARS NT TWs- VM SO If,. The ship (h . Uonhu ;nul the baik (hilthnuh went inland jeslerdaj in low of I lit Olihihamii. The Clara Parkei brought down from Portland a load of bridge tim ber-3 for the A. ic S. C. R. R. M-ier-doy. Deputy U. S. marshal, H. A. Smith, libelled tho British ship Ennerdale last evening; the papers will arrive by the mail tliis afternoon. The steamer C. 11'. Rich look a scow load of Chinamen to the Lewis & Claike's to work on the grading for the A. & S. C. R. R.. She also took a largo lot of supplies. The crew of the tug Astoria yester day caught a large lot of groupers while lying off the bar. They were brought to town audinauy a poor soul was made glad by being presented with one. TIe Rcu Discovery You have heard your friends and neigh bors talking about it. loujnay your self be one of the many who know from personal experience just how good a thing it is. if you have ever tried it, you are one of Its staunch friends, because the wonderful thing about it is, that when once given trial, Dr. King's New Discovery ever after holds a place in the house. If you have never used it and should be afflicted with a cough, cold or any Throat, Jjung or Chest trouble, secure a hottle'at once and give it a fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles Free at J. W. Conn's Drugstore. Cheap Lots! Q A LOTS IN BLOCK 0. ADAIR'S Astoria, Ofc only 200 feet from Columbia "River, and one block from Street Cnr Line. Prices, fiom S40 to S85, S15 down ; balance, S5 per montn. Title, perfect. J. H. MANSELL, Heal Estate Broker. Worth Particular Attention. A S THERE ARE SEVERAL CASES OF xSl diphtheria in town, citizens will do well to cleanse and disinfect their sink spouts and drains and all open sewace about their 8 remises, to make tne generafsanitary con itlon as good as possible. Parents and teachers are cautioned to watch the chil dren closely for any indication of sickness, in order that the disease may bo prevented so far as possible. PR. JAY TDTTLE, City health officer. : 3 'CO " - hD BSK if .5 ! e 12 2 3 HHH (P w -S3 ft ILJ i ! Q'S "g g S o i g i co H JBlSmj a&cg S E; fl CD co J w5 muHi - jq .EE v mi 4c mmmr s. -- en j k m 3 '-i i m tt mmmmp pm s ; w mmMmm & -g IS m smmmm w a. " wmm . as &3 o MmrwrjTT-jaBBiM antmf1 - - - - man BBBmBBaaa aa 1 "--.JWIgBI ' b PRflW wM I ft itJ II Because We 're on top and have downed the other bird ! Because We've got tho largest stook and the Finest Goods. Because We knock them all ont in prices. Because All judicious buyers trade with us. Because We'v got every reason to expect that you too will eventually realize these facts, AND CALL ON HERMAN WISE THE Reliable Clothier ani Hatter, Occident Hotel Building. 3D fa CCS M H O IB - l o fc ri ksl CO CSS on SEALAN0 The terminus of the Ilwaco and Shoalwater Bay Kailroad. THE GREAT EST SUMMER RESORT ON THE NORTHWEST COAST. Lies at the head of the Bay, at deep water, and only twelve miles from the bar. The coming County eat and Commercial Metropolis of Pacific county. Now laid out. Lots on the market from $50, and upwards. or particulars and full information, call on or address JJtA-ilS Astoria Real Estate Co. Office First Door South of the Odd Fellows Building The Best Bargains Yet Offered! In Blocks 21, 23 and .28, HUSTLER & AIKEN'S ADDITION. Less than 1 Mile From the Postoffice. SIXTY of these Lots sold within the past 8 days. The price of this Choice Property is going up daily, and may be taken off the market at any time. Price of Lots, SI 15 to SI60, according to Location. Flynn KEEPS IN Finest Woolen Goods for Suitings. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. . He buys for Cash, at Eastern Prices. He Guarantees the Best Workmanship on all garments. Call and see for yourselves. Earth's Block, Astoria THE BEAVETiT PATENT CANT 150 G. Successors to KIRK SHELDON. HEADaUARTERS TOR LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. Agency for ATKINS' CELEBRATED SAWS. LANDER'S LOGGING JACKS. GENERAL HARDWARE. 151 Front Streett PORTLAND, OR. C3 JSJS 63 Qj3 t G3 M G3 P o o o m ? s H XlTTrTOO, Va 8?. 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