rUHSONAIi AND VOVAU
Mra. H. n. Cliff vlaltod Portland
yesterday.
C. W. Maygor wni la (hit city Mon
day night.
Tat Ilugbei, of Doer Island, was la
town Monday.
Mr. Charles E, Hull, of Rainier, was
la tliU oily Utt sunauy.
MIm Daisy Watkin visited relatives
iu this city last Baturday.
II. A. Corliss, of Qranti Pasa, was
In tbli city several any tuts weok.
, Mr. Frederick Vivian, of Columbia
City, W in Bt. Helen Wednesday.
A elate certificate linn been issued
(o Mim Margarita Longacre.of Warren.
Sixty people ware killed lit Iho city
of Mexico by boiler cxplosiou last
Monday.
Mark A. Swager, of Kelso, wat In
this oity last Tueaday. lie en me over
on bit wheel.
Adam nd Cutlibert Rtump,of Soup
poose, wero in town Tuesday lat ut
(ending to estate n. alters.
Children' Day will be observed neit
Sunder t Scappoose Bt 11 a. in., end
at Bt. Helen at 8 o'clock p. m.
. II. Newell le mid to be in Qrenli
Fete by a gentleman from there who
wai in thle oily a few day ago.
One hundred and fifty three fourth
cleea postmasters were appointed by
President McKiiiloy last Monday.
Mr. Brodie, of the Oregon Wood Co ,
Portland, waa la town Wedueaday
looking after property intereeta here.
The market for cream in Portland
le better than for a loug time, and our
dairymen appreciate the change for
the belter.
Mra. C. B. Ilart, of Kelso, a former
rea ident of thia oity, apent several daya
with trienda here, returning home on
Tueaday.
Mr. James Miicale and daughter,
Agnea were Portland visitor Tueaday.
Mixa Agnea remained in the metropo
lit for eeveral daya.
Mr. Otto Kulper, of the ateamer El
wood, waa an into raited visitor to our
city Tueaday night. Otto cornea ofteti
nd io always welcome.
Croquet ia the game moat enjoyed
in St. Helena at present, The game
ia an old one, but like aomo other ar
tiolee, growt better with age.
Superintendent Walt waa io town
Wednesday morning oa hit way to
Ooblo and other down river point! tor
the purpose of personally looking into
publio achool matter.
Dr. and Mra. Glendenning, of Fort
land, are the truest of Mr. and Mra.
F.Vivian, of Columbia City, thia week.
They were in thle oily Wednesday
and called on Dr. Roe.
All the conapiratora In the Portland
pontomce robbery cane nave been
placed under bonda ranging from
f 1000 to $5000 to await the action of
United Statea grand jury.
The new law oflflcpe ot Dillaid A
Day, being erected next door north of
(lie court house, are assuming con
aidorable prcportiona. The building
will be completed ia a abort time.
The bicycle fever hat ttruck town,
and in a short time moat of our oiti
tena may be hoard advocating the
good made movement, bicycle patha,
eto. It it a good thing; puah it along.
George A. Hall, who took the law
examination at Balero laat week, re
ceived information Tueaday that he
had been aucceesful. Me ia now a full
fledged lawyer. There were 53 look
(he examination, out of which 47
paaaed.
II. L. Bark'ey, he of leglalative
bold-np fame and who, according to
U'Ken, received $80 or mora from the
boodle gang for bit aervioea laat win
ter, haa been elected biahop for the
1'aoirla coast by the radical Uulted
Brethren conference held in Indiana,
doting laat week.
Childrena' day exeroiiea were held
by the Sunday schools of St. Helena,
Warren and Moulton in the grove at
the latter place laat Sunday. A baa
ket picnic, with plenty of ice-cold lem
onade, tree for all, waa one of the en
joyable featuret of the occasion. A
programme of aongt and recitation
waa rendered.
The water ta rapidly falling, and
boom the regulation atage of the river
will be reached, when all inoonven
ioucoil by the high water will be once
more at thoir old vooationa. Dairy
mon will be able to return the Block
to their farma, and a groat amount of
ctivitv and buaiuea will yet be done.
Fishermen are once more at work and
a general revival all along ia ttarting
On Memorial day tome one, appar
ently out of pure malioiousnees, while
pausing along the walk in front of the
reaidnnceof E. E. Quick, pulled up
one of Mra. Quick'a choiceat roae treet
and threw it into the street, after
pluokiog the prettiest bud. Such an
act cannot be considered cute on the
part of either a lady or gentleman, in
fact, neither would be guilty of tucb
conduct r
Confirmation aervioea were held In
the EnisctiDHl church on Wednesday
evenlna- hv the Rt. Rev. B. Wiatar
Morris, of the diocese of Oreaon. The
cls, conaistinir of James Muckle, jr.,
Charles Muckle, Mra. Mary George,
' Florence Giorice. Anna George anu
Louise George, waa nreaented by Rev
Geo. B. VanWatera. A good aiaed
audience listened to the eloquent ser
mon by the bishop, and witnessed tne
interesting ceremony.
Few people are aware that Clatsop
conuty ia rich in niinerula. Copper
rim una Conner auluhlte are louuu
. sinner Ilia OUmlianifl river: Coul of
eood Quality ia found along the N
lmlem and Lewis and Clark rivers;
zincs and iron sulphite, and gold are
foond at Vernonia and along the
Young's Bnd Lewis and Clark rivers;
kaolin of the first grade has been dir
covernd naar Tillamook head, and in
eeveral other nluoes in the county
Knmn VAiirl ttan orna WHS discovered at
Warrenton. but is slill awaiting devel
The time has come for the slushing
of lands and burning of brush heaps.
an anroau in mo country ranonersare
making improvements to their placet,
wmcu.ln the eyet oi tome people, ap
pears to be tbeer waste. Wood that
would keep many a poor family warm
during the winter ia ruthlessly burned
in the clearing process, and yet the
poor man hat not the means to out
and haul the wood from lit native
forost, and the owner cannot do it for
him, aud so often cannot even get the
expense of handling the wood when
it is placed on the market that he
limit it cheaper to bum over his land
aud prepare it for crops than to at
tempt to sell the wood on hia place,
The Westfleld, Ind.,New priuli the
following in regard to an old resident
of that place : "Frank McAvoy, for
many yeara in tiio employ oi the L.,
N. A. i G. Ry., here, saysi 'I have
used Chamberlain' Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhuua Remedy for ten years or
longer am never without it in my
family. I consider it the very best
remedy of Iho kind manufactured. I
take pleasure in recommending it.'"
It ia a specific for all bowel disorder!.
For sale by Dr. Edwin Ross.
By a vote of 42 to 17 the United
Stales senate last Tuesday inserted an
amendment to the tariff bill, placing
a duty of 20 por cent ad valorem on
raw ontton. This ia the first time in
the history of protection that cotton
has been incorporated in a tariff bill.
Six democrats voted for the amend
ment. They were Baoon and Clay of
Georgia, McEnery of Louisiana, Mo-
Laurin and Tillman, of South Caro
lina, and Rawliot of Utah.
Meters. Honeyman, Dallart &,
Glenn,oootractora for the Aatoria-Goble
railroad, have received orders to com-
nlete the road by October 1. Tbey in
tend to have it done by that time, and
consequently will increase their forces
at once. Tbey have now about 600
men employed, and iu a few days will
have aeven dredger at work, building
gradea aoroaa tidelunds, and will in
crease their force to 700 or 800 men.
Aatorian.
The fishermen are smiling these
daya, the reason being a better out
look lor salmon. The boys nave not
made much so far this season, but il
the fish come in any considerable
numbers there il yet time to make a
profitable season. The man who fol
low fishing tor a livelihood comes
nearer earning every dollar he gets
than in most any other occupation.
The steamer Undine, while on her
down trip last Saturday night, ran into
the dock at the north end of Portland.
It was accessary to call the Harvest
Queen to extricate the Undine from
her new position. It it aaid no ser
ious damage waa done, but there cer
tainly waa an excited lot of paaeen
geraon board.
W. A. Harris haa a Monarch bicycle
in hia large tbow window which ia for
tale. Ticketa are from 1 cent to fl.au,
The number are placed in envelupea
and securely sealed, each puronaser
draws an envelope and whatever num
ber it contains ia the price of the tick'
t. The wheel ia a W model with all
the attachment,
Five dollar first data aud $2 50 sec
ond, is the fare between Portland and
San Francisco by ateamer. The rates
are expected to go even lower before
the aummer ia over. Many persons
are expected to avail tbeniaulvea of the
low rate and go to 'Frisco instead of
the ooean beach for their summer outing."-'
Miles Jewell, well known here, waa
in town Wednesday. Miles ia now
wearing the blue, being a member of
Uncle Sam's regular force stationed
at Vancouver, on a salary of $13 per
month and found. He ia in for three
year. ;
Judge Doaa was np from Rainier
last Tuesday hearing arguments of
counsel in the Slump estate. The
contention waa over the attorneys'
loss for the administrators, and was
raised by one of the heir.
W. D. Conncll, of Doer Island, was
in town Wednesday. If Will had re
mainait 1W1 a week Or tWO longer his
raoid growth of bvard would have
made an introduction necessary, even
with hia intimate friend.
Someone haa said Governor Lord
will call an extra session of the legis
lature in November It ia well that
thednte has beeu put to far ahead,
since it will give an opportunity to
change the prediction.
Mavor Pennoyer haa removed John
Myers, aa chief of police of Portland,
and appointed P. J.Barry in hia stead.
Myera was appointed by Pennoyer
only a few month ago.
The fiftieth anniversary of the Whit'
roan masaaore will be celebrated in
Portland on Jane loth in connection
with the annual meeting of the Pion
eer't Astociation.
River traffic ii much better than
nan at thia season of the year. The
aleamers are all carrying gqod cargoea
of freight. The paaaenger trade ia
also improviug.
Mm Hannah Tvszkiewics and her
mouther, Mr. Lancaater, of Baohelor
Ulniwl. are staving at the home of Mr.
and Mra. Way in thia city during the
high water.
M.irahl Rob in so il hat been collect
ing dog taxee this week, with no little
difficulty 'in tome quartera. The tax
has beeu pretty generally piu. uw-
ever.
Th rhnrrv cron in St. Helens la
good this year and the fruit ia being
picked ana preBerveu mr
The fruit, however, is noi so large
usual.
Attorney T. J. Brink, of Vernonia,
Tuiiadav Ust. Mr. Bnuk
..mods to take a trip to California
this summer fur recreation. -
of Warren, was in
this city last Sunday evening and as
sisted witu tne inuBio "
church.
'n;u.t 'Attorney Cleelon came
home from Oregon City, where he had
wn attending court, laat Saturday
night
t;... i..v..v. nt ScaDDOose, waa on
vvo.lmadav. He has re
ceutly returned from Winlock, Wash.
The creamery at Rainier ii In opera
tion, Max Berg, of Warren, was in town
yesterday,
Mr. Pomeroy, of Rainier, wai in
Portland Wednesday.
' Commercial Job printing neatly and
quickly done at this office.
Mr, 8, A. Miles and ton, Eugene,
were in Portland Tueaday,
Mrs. C. II. Newell and family will
leave this morning for California.
Milee Sbeoirn, of Rainier, hat gone
to San Francisco on a business trip.
Deputy Clerk Harris went to Ver
nonia Saturday, returning Monday.
Miss Tlllie Muckle visited Mra. T.
0. Wall at Reuben the first of the
week.
Descriptive pamphlets of this county
for asle at thia ollice, only 10 cents
each, ,
Mr. John W. Gwilt preached in the
Episcopal church here last Sunday
evening.
Mrs. W. II. Dolman it visiting In
Salem tbit week, having gone there
last Friday.
W. D. Cae, the Pitlsburg mill man,
and postmaster at that place, waa iu
town Monday.
Jack Matthews, of Portland, wat in
town Wednetday morning looking af
ter tax mailers. ,
Mr. and Mn. William Me Dinger, jr.,
of Vernenia, were paaaenger for Port
land Monday last.
Try your luck on the bicycle at
Harris' grocery store. You may get
a ticket for one cent
N. H. McKay, of Scappoose, haa
been laid up for soma time, having
been kicked by a horse.
Mr. Jaoob George spent several days
last 'week in Beaver valley, and on
Saturday night went to Astoria.
License to wed were leaned last Mon
day to William Mellinger, jr., and Miss
Edna May Mills, both oi Vernonia.
The oity council has ordered a new
sidewalk built on the west aide of Co
lumbia adjoining St Helen street.
Captain George Shaver la again
pilot ou the Gattert .while Captain
Crang It absent on hia wedding tour.
The great object on the farm should
be to make everything pay, whether
it be live stock or farm crops. Are we
doing UT If not, why notT
Old Mr. Gordon, while walking up
the itreet a week ago Tuesday, at Rain
ier, fell and fractured one of his limbs.
He waa carried on board the Potter
and tent to St Vincent't hospital.
In mentioning those who took a
prominent part in the memorial serv
ices here laat week we inadvertantly
omitted Mis Clara Lavender, whose
recitation waa well rendered aud much
eujoyed.
Bio Fir Portland. Last Sat
urday morning about 5 o'clock fire
broke out In the bicycle store of F. T.
Merrill on Sixth street The contents
of the building were destroyed, includ
ing about 700 bicycle. The Cactus
saloon, next door, waa also destroyed.
The loss ia estimated at f zu.uw, par
tially insured.
Salmon Ron Barms. The catch of
salmon haa been improving during
the past ten daya, in fact a change for
tn uelier naa oeen nouceaoi ever
since the water began to recede. The
fish being caught now are very large,
and it is not uncommon to see a ush
weighing 60 pounds on the scales. X
H Khtildon shiooed about a ton from
tbis viae last Monday morning, the
fish averaging 40 pounds each. The
June run of fish are usually large, but
this year they are larger than common,
The Quadrant Again. Ex-Attor
ney-General George H. William wai
in Forest Grove laat Tueaday for the
purpose of consulting those who had
paid the railroad company for land
situated in their quadrant After con
siderable discussion Judge Williams
suggested that they attempt to collect
rum the railroad company wnat eacn
settler had paid, witn interest added.
He also suggested that the settlers pay
tha incidental circuit court expense,
which would not be more than $50,
then he would carry all their cases to
a final deoision, and would only
charge for his services 20 per oent ef
what be recovered. The settlers are
said to be well pleased with the propo
sition, and no doubt a auit will be
commenced soon as a test case.
Loggers May Organizk. A propo
sition ia being discussed by the loggers
along the river of forming themselves
into an organisation for the purpose
of maintaining better pricea for logs
and also to proteot themselves in the
matter of scaling. Heretofore loggers
have been subjected to an uufair acal
in manv instancea by tne mm men,
aud without organisation, have at
times been unable to secure their
rislita. Tha plan now under discus
inn would, no doubt, remedy the evil
from which the loggers nave wet
thousand of dollars in the past and at
the same time not deprive the mm
man oi one aouar to wuiun tuey arc
inatlv entitled. A circular letter haa
. . . .. . ol
hann issued DV U. U. wasion, ui dm
mokawa, asking that all loggers along
the river express tneir viewa in regaru
to the matter.
Work on Astoria Road. Work is
now being pushed with vigor on the
Astoria-Goble railroad. Operationa
huve been commenced on the tunnels
and the side cute along the rock bluffs.
Over 100 additional men were added
to the force last week, and ther will
be room for from aOO to 500 more this
week. Messrs. Kern & Kern, who have
tbe conlraot for building the embank
ment across the tidulands, have five
dredges at work, miming night and
day, filling up the embankment rap
idly. One of these machines handles
100 cubio yards of earth daily. Mr.
Ed Norton, who has been on tbe line
inr nnmfi time, was in the oity yester
day, and says that work on the road is
now being carried on in a manner
whinh shows that the promoters are in
earnest in regard to completing tbe
road this fall. Oregonian.
VERNONIA O LEANINGS.
The weather continues pleasant.
The roads ar drying np very fast,
Carrol Eeasey made a trip to Bt Helens
last Tuesday.
Lloyd Datrlck started for the outside
world last Wednesday.
Ernest Bhannahsn made a prolonged vis
it to Tebble creek last Bunday.
Harry Wilson paid this city a flying visit
last Friday In the employ of Uncle Sam.
Martin Davison is making- some decided
improvements on Ida ranch east of town.
O. D. Lavendsr visited the outside world
last Thursday .returning to the valley Satur
day.
Mr. 8. E. Shannahan and daughter, I.ulu,
visited fMends at Buxton Saturday aud
Sunday.
Pator Bergerson was in town Inst Wed
nesday after provisions for old Mr. Me-
Cullough.
8. A. Wilkinson, who has been lirlag on
bis father's ranch the past winter, faas
moved to bis homestead.
Mrs. Detrick and daughter, Bertha, were
visiting st the hone of Mr, and Mrs. Spen
cer last Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. J. E. Dow, a short time ago, was
surprised to receive a visit from her father
aad mother, of Southern Oregon.
Mr. William Mellinger, jr., and Miss
Edna Mills left the valley Bstnrday for a
bort sojourn with friends at Salem.
James Adams returned to the valley last
Wednesday from Jackson county, where
be had beea prospecting for mineral.
Rev. F. Fisher, after a short visit with his
parents at Monuiouth,rturned horn last
Thursday, and will again take np his min
isterial work.
A number of ladles gathered at the home
of Mrs. O. W. Eiee last Wednesday to aa-
slat tn a wool picking. An enjoyable time
wat the result
Charles Eichman passed through this
city last Saturday on bis way to hia ranch
en upper Bock creek. Mr. Eichman has
beea working on tbe railroad at Rainier.
A few friends gathered at the reMdence
of Mr. aad Mrs. I. P. Spencer last Monday
evening and spent the time very pleasantly.
The eld veterans related tales of war, while
tbe young folks enjoyed themselves playing
games and listening to beautiful strains of
uuslc from violin, guitar and organ. All
were unanimous in declaring the evening a
pleasing one. These present were: Mr.
and Mrs. I. P. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Shannahan', Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mellinger,
Mrs. Detrick, Mrs. Wm. Wilkinson, Misses
Bertha Detrick, Eva Malmsten, Bertha Oil-
liban, Lain and Merle 8bannaban, Verno
nia Sheeley, Oral and Maggie Spencer,
Elma Wilkinson, Agnea Mellinger, Messrs.
Tindle, of Missouri, Lloyd Detrick, Carrol
Keasey, Omar Spencer, Otto Maimsten,
Ernest Shannahan and Robert 8pencer.
Memorial exercises were conducted by
the O. A. R. post at this place on that day.
Although the weather was not what might
have been desired, about 175 people assem
bled to pay tribute to those who offered
tbelr llyes for their country. The members
of tbe post met at Zillgitt's hall and from
there marched out to tha cemetery, where
the comrades took tbelr position around
the grave of one who had gone before. Ex
ercises were opened with a short addreas
by Commander Spencer. A song, "Beauti
ful Flag," was then "rendered by the Phil
harmonic Society, followed with prayer by
tbe chaplain. Commander Spencer then
delivered another address, when the officer
of tbe day offered a floral tribute upon tbe
grave surrounded, to represent the gravea
of all who died in tbe sacred cause. Then
the song, "Strew tbe Fan Garland," by
Philharmonic Society, was rendered; aa
other short address by the commander was
made. Another aong, "Rest, Comrades,
Rest," by Philharmonic Society, waa ren
dered. The commander, S. V. commander,
J. V. commander, officer of the day and
chaplain then presented portions of the
scripture applying to the indorsement of
Memorial day. Song, "Bleep, O Sleep."
was then rendered, after which a beautiful
poem, "The Nation's Dead," was read by
Prof. J. E. Dow. Lincoln a speech at Get
tysburg, was then delivered by O. O. Been
cer. Hong, "national Memorial nymn,
by Phllharmonio 8ooiety. Mr. M. Davison,
the orator of tbe day, then presented
most elaborate and appropriate memorial
address. Song, "Farewell Comrades," by
Phllharmonio Society, waa rendered. The
ehaplain then pronounced the benediction,
and after the f rienda and relatives bad dec
orated the graves of those who had been
near and dear to them, all departed lor
their homes. "Rorcs Reddy,
DIED.
Lmninin.-At Portland Hospital, on
j une 4, law, ot meningitis, rauime ueo
aaoher. ana 7 years, 10 months and 15
dare. .
The remains were brought back to the
home she had left May 23, on the evening
of June S, and were Interred June 6 beside
the father and the brother who had gone
before, on the hillside near what had been
her home during the brief years aliened
her. She had attended six weeks and two
davs of her first term of school, where she
had made excellent progress and won the
hearts of pupils and teacher. In her class
there will be a vacant seat and all will miss
the sweet face of the departed one. Her
school mates paid a beautiful and touching
tribute of respect at the funeral by com
pletely covering the grave with floral de-
aigna and bouquets ot flowers. Tbey also
passed resolutions of respect at their next
9inn of school, which they tendered to
the bereaved family. Fahnt Burk,
Teacher,
Goble, Or., June 8th.
Kibti At Rainier, on Wednesday, June
3, of consumption, Mrs. A-irn.
Absolutely pure.
Celetiratod for its great leavening
streiiph ami healthfulneas. Assures the
food URainst alum and all forms of adul
teration common to the cheap brands.
aOYaL BAKIHO FOWDBB CO., HXW Y0BK.
CLATBKANIE NOTES.
W. H. Conyers Is transacting business In
the metropolis this week. .
Jake Ooddal has been quite a cripple the
past few days. It is a boil.
Kritz and Edgerton were in Portland
last week purchasing supplies.
L. Saldern spent a considerable portion
of last week in and about oar town.
The Tlcbenor mill bse been getting out
some cedar timbers far railroad work.
Orvllle Merrill was in attendance at tbe
grand lodge of Good Templars in Portland
last week.
C. N, Dillman and wife took tbe steamer
Monday evening to spend the balance of
the week at Mayger.
Laws and Qulgley are pushing work on
their railroad, contract on tbe Karronen
and Walter Jones ranches.
Dr. Hall wss in Portland this week la at
tendance at the session of the State Medical
Society Tuesday aad Wednesday.
Al Blackford was around with a subscrip
tion paper for Fourth of July celebration.
There ia not a great deal of enthusiasm
over the naatter this year, bnt a considera
ble sum has been sabscribad.
The Lost Creek shingle mill is getting
quite a quaatity of their sawed shingles
piled about tha river for shipment. This
ia a new enterprise and another candidate
to share the extremely narrow margin
there is in the business.
County Superinteadent Watts informs us
that the county teachers' Institute will con
vene in Clatskania on Monday, July 6th.
Our people are always pleased to welcome
tbe teachers and com mead Superintendent
Watt for his action In this matter.
A labor exchange meeting was held in
Merrill's hall on Saturday evening. The
hall waa not crowded, bat those present
were allowed to give free expression to their
views, which seems to have been done, a
it was midnight before tbe meeting closed.
Walter Brothera and his partner took a
trip to Portland tbia week to find a market
for their split shingles. Their shingle ma
chine splits out shingles after the blocks
are thoroughly steamed, giving more rapid
results than sharing by bead, at much less
expense than the use of an engine and saw.
A strawberry and ice cream festival was
given ia Kraut halt laat Saturday evening
for the benefit of tbe resident minister. The
eveniag was warm and ice cream waa a
popular dish. Quite a number of citisens
dropped in to regale themselves at the table
and listen to the music furnished by Prof.
Fabrique and E. C. Blackford on violin and
piano. Something like tlO was the net
financial result of the enterprise.
On Thursday of last week the remains of
Mrs. Alcora, wife of Charles H. Boisvert
and daughter of Charlea W. Jones and wife
were laid to rest after an illness of about
ten daya. Deceased was a well known resi
dent of our Hani Grove suburb, and leaves
husband and four children that will miss
her earnest efforts for their welfare. A
funeral service waa held after which the
funeral took place at tbe Bryant cemetery.
"It t tata Beat Erlh.'
Tbat Is what Edwards & Parker, merch
ants, of Plains, Ga., say of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back,
deep-seated and muscular pains. Sold by
Dr. Edwin Rosa.
To Clear Durraht. Arthur 8.
Austin, an attorney of Keruville, Or.,
was in Portland tbe other day, en
route for San Francisco, where he ia
going, be say, to clear Durrant. Aus
tin proposes to hold open air meetings
in Golden Gat fark for tbe purpose
of arousing publio Bentiment in favor
of the convicted murderer. He will
attract a crowd by announcing as his
subject. "San Francisco, tbe Modern
Sodom," and once he has them nnder
tbe snell of his eloquence ,wiU proceed
to destroy, in an hour's argument, tne
fabrio that District Attorney Barnes
has been painfully rearing for two
years. When tbe people are convinced
ef the pnrity and innocence of the
persecuted wretch at present awaiting
death at San Quentin, Austin will take
steps to prove to a mathematical cer
tainty tbat on the hour of the murder
of Blanche Lament, Durrant waa
studiously attending to the lecture of
a professor in a medical college, where
be was a student. The attorney nas
telegraphed to governor Budd of bis
intention, and expects to be received
on his arrival with open arms. There
is nothing startling in Austin a plan,
except its apparent impossibility, and
he ia confident that before he leaves
San FrancUoo Durrant will be a free
man. .
IMHOFF & MINAR,
MANUFACTURER OF
Monuments
MARBLK
NO
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321 E. Morrison St., Portland, 0
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PROPRIETORS.
Wine and Liquor
Card tables, pool table, billiard table and
other devices for the entertainment of pat
rons, where time can be pleasantly spent.
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FAMOUS FIRE LADDIE CIGARS
Besides other popular brands, are kept
constantly on haiui to supply the increased
trade at tbis very popular saioon.
THE FAMOUS
CYRUS NOBLE WHISKY
18 KEPT AT BE BANQUET.
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VacSunue Signature of
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CASH GROCERY
I wish to announce to the public that I hare a new
s stock oL -
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
CLEAN AND FRESH
Which I have just opened in the building recently occupied by New
ell & Watbins. Every article ia absolutely fresh, and all goods will be
found to be just as represented. .... .
A portion oi the public patronage is asked for, and your money's
worth guaranteed. Call and be conviuced.
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Dr. E. Ross
ST. HELENS, OREGON
Constantly Keeps in Stock a Complete Line of
DRUGS, I TOILET J ARTICLES
School Supplies
An Unusually well-selected Stock of Writing Tablets, Pens, Pen
cila, aud the Best Inks on tbe Market. ,
A FINE LINE OF FANCY STATIONERY
Finest Perfumes and Soaps.
......Patent Medicines
TH E MIST AND OREGONIAN
TWO TOGETHER
ONE YEAR, ONLY TWO DOLLARS
Kimball Specials
We have a few square and upright Pianos and Organs, taken
in part payment for Kimballs, which we will close out at special
bargaina.
Among the lot are:
One Steck Square Grand
One Keyers Square Grand
One Steinway Square Grand
One Wilcox & White Parlor Organ
One Earhuff Parlor Organ
Call early if you expect to secure one of these
bargains. Easy terms, if desired.
Eemember, we are the only exclusive Piano
and Organ house in the state of Oregon.
W. W. KIMBALL CO., Manufacturers
Pacific Coast Salesroom. 333-335 Morrison Street, Portland, Or.
L. V. MOORE, Manager.
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MUCKLE BROS.
HANUFACTUBERS Ot
Dimension Lumber, Flooring,
Rustic. Bheathinff , Casings, and a
complete stock of eyeiy variety of
Rough and Dressed Lumber
ALWAYS ON HAND.
AT THE OLD STAND, BT. HELENS OREOOB
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PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
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COMPOUNDED.
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
A. B. BLAK33LEY, Proprietor.
Board by Day, Week or Month
AT REASONABLE KATES.
The table ts supplied vfth the beat the market
afford. Everything cloftn. A kIvitb o' yi ".r
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