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THE MORNING ASTOHIAN, A9T0CJIA, OREGSO 17.
LENTEN GOODS
Smoked, Pickled and Fresh ish, also a
very large assortment of Canned .Fish;
anything you desire, from a Sardine up.
ROSS, HIGGINS & CO.
LEADING GROCERS.
TERSE I1LES OF 1
Filed Completed Petition
Fred Moure, of Seaside, yesterduy
filed his completed petition for can
didacy it county comnilKiioncr for
the short term, with County Clerk
Clinton, 'c i
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Pleasant Rumor
There U a color-full rumor afloat
hereabout that the Portland-Oregon-Scacoast
Company, Is about to get In
terestingly active at a very early
day ,and in a fashion that meant
something to the concern and thl
lection.
Chose the Safer Course
It is announced that Captains Oscar
Wirkkala and John Riatancn have
sold their famous steamer, the Flyer,
and have invested the proceeds in
horse and buggy, which they deem to
be the safer conveyance; in which
they have shown excellent judgment
Off For The East-
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Skylei, of this
city, with their children, leave on an
extended tour this morning, which
will be bounded on the east by Chi
cago, at leant. Mrs, Skylei and the
children will remain for three or four
months, while Mr. Skylcs will find his
way back at the end of a month.
During the visit, they intend to be
present at the golden wedding of the
parents of Mr, Skyles, at Port Madi
son, Iowa, on the 29th of April.
The Bt naon Pamphl
The pamphlet recently put out by
Secretary of State Benson, covering
the long list of amendments and laws
subject to the referendum vole of the
people in June next, is serving excel
lent purpose in advising the voteri as
to what is expected of them in this
relation, and they are as thick as flies
on a cut watermelon and are being
read "right and left."
Seaside Enterprise
G. L. llouk, of South Bend, Wash.,
passed through this city yesterday en
route to Seaside, where he has pur
chased the entire interest of the Sea
side Laundry, and will hereafter con
duct It, under the style and title of
the Seaside Laundry & Dye Works.
He Is an active and energetic citizen
and will make it go to a genuine suc
cess. Still Lining Up
Karl Johan Uenrik Molander, a na
tive of Finland, yesterday led his dec
laration of intention to become a citi
zen of America; and when asked if
he could not dispense with one or more
section! of the name, declined to sac
rlfice a line, word or syllable, and
laughingly insisted that he needed it
all.
Confirmation Lacking
There was a rumor abroad on the
streets of Astoria last evening that
Hollii Alger, of the Alger Logging
Company, of Skamokawa, was dead;
but the gloomy detail lacked confir
mation, though those announcing it,
were seriously impressed with iti
truth.
Back From 'Frisco
Charlei Darragh, well known in this
city, was a homing passenger on the
steamship Rose City from San Fran
cisco, yesterday, and was gladly
greeted by his many friends. He
says the number of unemployed at
the Bay City is almost appalling, and
that begging is the commonest tort
of indulgence there, day and night,
and from really respectable men
forced to that extremity. ,
All Klnda of Businees
Sheriff M. R. Pomeroy turned over
to the treasury yesterday the sum of
$30,000. He and his deputiei are
gradually making a deep hole In the
big accumulations of mail remit
ances, and hope in a few days to clean
up the rebate payments and distribute
the handsome totals where they will
do the most good. The sheriff went
to Seaside yesterday for the purpose
of perfecting certain civil processes.
Over From Cathlamet
Dr. F. Peacock, a well known citl
ten of Cathlamet, was a business visi
tor in Astoria yesterday. The doc
tor says the community has about
recovered from the horror of the late
hotel fire over there, and is resuming
Its wonted activity. Mr. Ocman, the
proprietor of the house that went up
iu flames, is already busy planning the
erection of its successor at a cost of
$fl00, and this speaks loudly of the
recuperative spirit of that lively community,
"No News la Good News"-
There was no news of any sort re
ceived in this city yesterday in regard
to the condition of Dr. August Kin
ney, of this city, who is known to be
gravely ill at Oakland, from the ef
fects of a recent operation for kidney
trouble. But the fact that Dr. Alfred
Kinney should have arrived there
yesterday morning, the conclusion is
adhered to that a change for the bet
ter is impending and that Dr. Alfred
is awaiting the issue before he tele
graphs the happier intelligence.
Big Call In Prospect
County Treasurer W, A, Sherman
hopes that by the first of April he
will be In shape to utter a call for
about $30,000 of outstanding Clatsop
warrants, thus shutting off a big
obligation and the everlasting interest
accruing thereon. .
In the Police Court
Two simple drunks graced the
mourners' bench in Judge Anderson's
court yesterday and penitently plead
ing guilty were each requested to de-
Vote two days as guests of Chief
Cammat or add $10 to the fines col
umn of the cash book.
New Industry
The Columbia Bottling Company is
the name by which the new industry
will be known and it is expected they
will be ready for business by" the
first of April. The machinery, which
is all new, is rapidly being installed
and when completed the plant, which
is iu the building formerly occupied
by the EaMern Candy Works, will
have a capacity of twenty barrels per
day,
Buried With Honors
The remains of the young man
named A. Stanton, who was drowned
in the N'ecanicum river on the morn
ing of the 13th inst., were recovered
on Sunday last at a point in the river
about a mile from where he fell from
the raft on which he was working
He was lying on the bank of the
stream, just where it receded and left
him. Coroner W. C. A. Pohl went
over yesterday to take what official
steps were essential in the premises.
Mr. Stanton was buried with all the
honors accruing to him in a com
munity where he was thoroughly re
spected and interment was had in
Greenwood cemetery.
At Home Again
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Allen, of this
city, who for the past four months
have been touring the middle west and
southwest, returned to this city and
their home yesterday, well and hearty
and glad to be back. The trip com
passed all the points of Interest as
far east as Hot Springs, Arkansas;
and the return was made via Texas,
New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern
California, where they lingered long
enough to enjoy the leading features
of each State.
Furniture All Here
The entire bill of furniture for the
new court house is now in possession
of the county authorities, and is be
ing placed in official position as fast
as skilfull workmen can put it to
gether; and this includes the vault fix
tures throughout the building. When
all Is in place, it is said that a request
wilt be filed with County Judge Tren
chard to open the beautiful building
to the public for an evening or two,
under the brilliant flood of its hun
dreds of chandliers ano electroliers,
in order that those of the people who
have not seen it, may do so without
impeding the business of the officers.
Ill at Spokane
Mrs Captain James Tatton, of this
city, left for Spokane on Sunday
morning last, to be with her brother,
William Wright, who has just under
gone a serious operation for stomach
trouble, but who has bright hope of
recovery.
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Welcome Cheer at Hand
The Astorian is in receipt of a let
ter from C. C. Chapman, the live ad.
man of Portland, in which he kindly
says that the recent special edition
of this paper, put out on the 23rd of
last month, is "mechanically, a very
fine production, with its half tones
showing up splendidly; editorially, it
is sure to prove a winner, for the mat
ter in it is so well classified, and the
information so interesting and active
ly presented. I wish every city of
Astoria's size would get out as capital
a production. It would "do this part
of the country a whole lot of good."
For all of which there is thankful
recognition in this city.
Reviewing Their Purchase
W. H. Moore, ex-president of the
Oregon Savings & Trust Company, of
Portland, and Miss D. B. Howard,
who are jointly interested in the big
purchase of land, recently storied in
these columns, the 250 acres just west
of Warrenton, and upon which there
are to be made some costly and im
portant improvements, such as a
splendid hotel, a military school, and
a sanitarium, passed through this
city yesterday, en route to their new
holdings, accompanied by a surveyor;
the object of the visit being to cor
rect the bearings of certain lines
thereon, which in a recent sale of a
24-acre tract, developed some errors.
They will return to this city today.
Getting Ready For Coal
Charles H. Callcnder, of the Calen
der Navigation Company, will begin
today the preparations necessary for
the handling of the coal business that
is to be established here by the Con
sumers' Coal Company, using the
southeast corner of the big dock
property for the enterprise. He ex
pects to open the business oh April
1st, with 100 tons from the Cardiff
mines, on the Cowlitz river, which
will be sold at the dock for $5 per
ton, which with drayage will put the
staple in Astoria homes at $6. As
the business grows, Mr. Callender will
amplify the bunkers and eventually
exepcts to supply the steamer traffic
of bay, river and ocean.
Gut wrfel m Ml i to
With The Convalescents
Frank I Parker was at his office
in the custom house yesterday after
his recent illness, and found plenty of
mail and business accumulating for
his attention, but proposes to take his
time in disposing of it, in deference
to his health. R. M. Leathers is out
on the streets again with regularity,
but is going cautionsly about his
business in order to. placate a weak
ened condition. , Leon Mansur's
friends were glad to greet him at the
opera house on Sunday night, appar
ently progressing happily from his re
cent attack, and mite able to enjoy a
pleasant entertainment.
Cardiff Cod and c!ie Co.
4 C. C. G X. Coal, for Astoria, at $5.00 Per Ton
The Cardiff Coal & Coke Company of Portland has leased 8S1 acres of proven coal land on the
Cowlitz River, about three miles north of Kelso, Washington,
Development
This property is opened by several miles of tunnels, cross-cuts, dip entries and air connections,
showing three veins of coal with actually more than 500,000 tons of coal blocked out and in sight
Equipment -
The property is equipped with a railroad from the mine to the Cowlitz River, laid with 35-pound
steel rails, with bunkers both at the mine and the river. Pit cars and coal cars, a large machine
shop, three-story hotel furnished complete, large dining room, commissary, butcher shop, barn,
powder magazine, oil and tool houses, timber sheds, office and eleven new houses
Capacity
The capacity of the mine at present can produce more than 100 tons per day. This will be in
creased to a minimum capacity of 300 tons per day by October 1st This year, in fact, the capacity
of the mine will only be regulated by the amount of coal we can sell as the mine could easily pro
duce 1000 tons per day in six months, by forcing our narrow work in the different levels. Anyone
who has seen the property will corroborate this.
Quality of the Coal
The coal is a fair grade of lignite coal and will compare favorably with any coal mined on the
Pacific Coast Numerous tests both for steam and domestic purposes have proven very satisfac
tory. It will sell on iti merits in any market
Transportation
We have both rail and water transportation, and can ship our coal from the bunkers to all point
on the Willamette from Corvallis to Portland, and from The Dalles to Astoria on the Colombia, at
a cost of from 20 cents to 50 cents per ton freight Thus enabling the company to market the coal
at a handsome profit and yet sell it at such a price that it will be the cheapest fuel in the market
Management
The management is capable, honest and conservative. E. E. Merges, a Portland capitalist, is presi
dent; A. K, Bentley of the well-known Bentley Construction Co., is vice-president and general man
ager; A. P. Goss, retired banker, is secretary; John L. Hartman, of Hartman & Thomson, bankers, '
of Portland, ia treasurer; and handles every dollar of the compana funds. CL H. Callender, of the
Callender Navigation Company, is also a director, and manager of the transportation department
That the affairs of the company will be managed by these gentlemen, is sufficient guarantee that
every man who invests a dollar' in the company's stock will get a square deal
Our Proposition
The Cardiff Coal & Coke Company is incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, with
a capital stock of 50,000 shares of a par value of $10.00 each. Our'minimum output of 60,000
tons per annum at a profit on only $1.00 per ton net, would pay a divident of 12 per cent on par! or
more than 40 per cent of its present selling price, $3.00 per share.
For the purpose of further equipping our property with a complete electric plant including
hoists, lights, fans and an underground trolley system of haulage in all the main tunnels, as well
as a fleet of barges.
We are offering a limited amount of our treasury stock for sale at $3.00 per share. The price x
of this stock will positively be advanced to $5.00 per share not later than the 15th of ApriL
Remember, coal is as staple as flour, and that this is ziot a prospect hole but a developed mine
on which more than $200,000 has already been expended, and where you have five tons of coal in
actual sight to secure every dollar invested.
Order Your Coal Now
Leave or phone your orders for coal at the office of The Callender Navigation Company, or give
it to your express man and we will be able to furnish all the coal Astoria can burn, beginning the
early part of April, for $5,000 per ton on the dock.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AS TO EITHER THE COAL OR THE COMPANY'S
STOCK, SEE C H. CALLENDER AT THE CALLENDER NAVIGATION COMPANY, OR
J. C LEE, GENERAL SALES AGENT, AT THE NORTHERN HOTEL.
Wilson-Budd Wedding
At 7 o'clock yesterday evening, in
the parlors of the Hotel Merwyn, in
this city, a quiet, but very happy
wedding ceremony was performed,
uniting the lives of Miss Anna Wil
son, of Portland, , and Edward R.
Budd, the genial superintendent of
the I. R. & N. Railway, of Ilwaco;
Rev. C. C. Rarick, pastor of the First
M. E. church of this city, officiating.
Mrs. Josie Smith, proprietress of the
Merwyn, supporting the bride, and
Mr. A. A. Rosenthal, of Portland, act
ing as groomsman. A few intimate
friends of the high contracting parties
had the pleasure of witnessing the
affair, and the pretty bride was the
recipient of several superb bouquets.
Mr. and Mrs. Budd leave this morn
ing for the metropolis, and after a
brief honeymoon, will settle at
Ilwaco. The hosts of friends of Mr.
Budd in this city and section, will be
glad to hear of his happiness, and
congratulations will be strictly In
order as fast as they shall meet with
the newly married pair. ,
With "The Toymaker"
A splendid house greeted the San
Francisco Opera . Company, in the
"Toymaker" on Sunday evening last,
and was immensely pleased with the
entertainment from beginning to end.
The chief elements of pleasure were
found in the magnificent singing of J
the male chorus, and in the delicious
acting and singing of Miss Daphne
Pollard, who as the miraculous "doll"
was as delightful as she could well be,
and that is saying much. The playing
and singing of Eugene Wiener, as
Frederick was very fine and won
unstinted applause. The entire troupe
was admirably adjusted to the various
parts assigned and did creditable work
at all points. Unhappily, Teddy Webb,
the real toymaker, was ill with pneu
monia, and his substitute did all that
was possible under very short notice
to qualify for the lead, and strove
with a far measure of success under
the circumstances. It is said the com
pany may play a return engagement
here in the course of a few weeks;
and if they do, they will be cordially
welcomed.
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a fresh shipment of
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Pound Boxes 50c
and up.
Boxes 15c to $2.50
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