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Wr c?X - . 5iu- lums &stnara. Body Found. I Yesterday morning l?ee3 Williams, J of Pacific city, wiis notified by one of . the men at the cannery that the body bAlUUDAA... SEPTEMBERS, lSS2of a man was floating just off the j point, lie immediately caused tne j body to be brought ashere: it proved jto be iho remains of Audrcw Johnson, j one of the two fishermen who were i drowned by the swamping of their j boat while crossing out in tow of the 'Gen. Miles on the 20th of last month. AbTOKIA, OREGON: ISSUED EVERY MORNING. Monday Excoptedj. J. P. HALLORAN & COMPANY. !'U!!t.IHhi:S AM) I'ltOI'ltIKTOj:. .lri. Jluilding, Cass Street. Terms ot Suhsctiiiftnn . . . . . . tin the pocket of the deceased was crved by Carrier, rcr week.... .2j L'oMs , , . . -. .k by mail, (bar month .. M yO'ino. a purse containing ;J20. L-ot !.v uihil, one yez:. .......... 00 j Y"hile a jury was being impanuelled, rco ot Pmxaza to .Sub;cribt-r. and before the body had been exam- i-Advertisoment inserted by tho year utjined. three Chinamen were seen near U wis of $1 50 por srjuni e per month. j by, an( on going to the body the jury ilt..i-,iCli.iiuinr.iuK. ui tiiuunv i , discovered mat one or the noeKets had been cut; a bunch of keys was lying near the body, just dropped, and what was in the other pocket doubtless escaped their cupidity. Deceased was a member of Samaritan Lodge, . O. O. F., of Portland, and of Temple Lodge No. 7., F. & A. M., of this place. The funeral will tike place under the auspices of those two orders, Sunday, at two o'clock. Seeking Information. Every mail brines us letters from various sections f the United States Slow But Sure. We are in receipt of a mammoth FALL STOCK ! " r t r rr -ft t vt r edition of the Register, a daily paper V ' JJV 1 il.LJLN JT I 'fty coats ior square for oac'a insertion. THEOITT. n Hah.v Astowan Kill be ) hir man" at 75 cent a month, frccof pottage. Head ersuho contemplate absence Jrom the ciln can liorc Thk Asiokiax follow ihem. Daily or Wkkklv edition tnauy pnl-oficc with out aildilioiial expense. Addresses maybe znawjed as fiftfii as rifeml. Lreitc orders at Ills cnuallna room. til -Special meeting of the ciiy conn-to-ni"ht. lion. F. .1. Taylor goes to the capital this morning. IJkii. Dean Planchurd, of ltain ier, is at the Occident. - -Portland charters Lnncefleld, wood, f5s., I, lv; Viola, iron, D7s. Gil. U.K. - Dr. W. D. "Maker leaves this morning for an extended trip oast of the mountains. Wild hedge hogs roam over Uma tilla county. All cftortR to tame them prove ineffectual. A. F. Cherry, proprietor of the Albany foundiy, died at that place last Thursday morning. Yesterday was all smiles and tears showers and sunshine, and the a;r was liko velvet to the cheek. Thos. S. Smith, of Portland, swallowed a dose of laudanum last Thursday night with fatal results. Tho Shubrick, with the visiting engineers on board, went down to tho bar yesterday, and returned last oven in e. Representative Marquam has in troduced a petition in the house, praying that Judge Stott's salary be raised to $3,GC0 a year. The Fleetwood will not be down from Portland to-day,and consequent ly thero will be no afternoon trip. She will be down to-morrow, as usual. Mr. A. Knapp, of Knappa, sends us a specimen of what Oregon soil can produce in tho shape of Oi pounds of potatoes which arc the product of one hill. The Supper. The culinary skill displayed by the ladies of the Presbyterian church met with a generous rcspone at Lib erty Hall last evening, on the part of those who appreciated the good things so bount if ully set forth. Clam chowder, when made in such n skillful manner, is always in order to stay a hungry stomach, and when reinforced by all the ranks of dishes that found their way on the table yesterday evening, and served by fair Inuds, must be voted as being more than or dinarily attractive. The hall was tastefully decorated, the captain of the Abtorla kindly lending a full set of ship's colors, including a splendid flag with ASTORIA in mammoth letters on its starry folds. Gastronomically as well as financially, the supper was a success, and the lames desire to re turn thanks for such liberal apprecia tion of their cfl'orts. The Latest from the Seat of War. I amdxing. Egypt, dying, or at least 1 ought to be; I wish your biggest pyramid would settle down on me: I'm all broken up,indeed I am;thi- husi- ne-Ji doe-.ii"i pay, And now I'm efT: I'm going Wct. Yours. Ai:aiii. ex-Hoy. The Yaquina which came down last Thursday to have a new propeller put in, got off at noon yesterday, and crossed out for Victoria and Puget Sound ports. Three convicts have escaped from the Salem penitentiary. One of them Frank Johnson is from this place, lie is a mere hoy. 75 reward will be paid for his apprehension and de livery at the penitentiary. The steam collier Mississippi goe3 on tho freight route between here and San Francisco. Merchants can now probably get their goods as soon as a week or ten days after they "ct their shipping receipts from San Fran cisco. Mr. H. E. Boothby, a former employe of Tin: Astorian, now editor and proprietor of The Stanislaus, Cal., Whoat Grower, is up on a visit from tne uoicon .state. He will remain a few d ys visiting old friends. The city charter, codiGcd ordi nances, and fire department lawB have' been compilod and published from this oflicc and 150 copies furnished the city. Any one wisliing a copy of this convenient work can bo accom modated by calling on Mr. Fred Norris and making the proper deposit. The brick structuro across the street looms up, and gives promise of something substantial in the way of a building when completed. The walls, built of alternate courses of brick and stone are now on a level with the street. The corner stone will be laid with appropriate ceremonies next week. A man named Uall, from West port, alleged to be nou compos mentis, was brought dowu yesterday after noon, and will have an examination before the commissioners in lunacy to day. Two men, one of whom is named Clifford, the other unknown to us, were arrested in Pacific county, yester day, charged with stealing a boat from Jas. Williams' cannery. They were brought over on the Roselta. A Chicago Herald to hand con tains a long account of A. Dootii's new steam yacht, which is pronounced to be "the finest on the lakes.' ft is !V feet long, 15 feot breadth of beam, magnificently fitted up, and the cost runs away into the thousands. 12. C. Holdcn conducted a suc cessful sale of the Barrows' property on Lewis and Clarke's river, yester day. The proceeds of sales of farm and live stock reached nearly 7,000, though some of the stock and per sonal property advertised for sale, was reserved. J. W. Welch and S. D. Adair purchased the whole of the real estate conjointly for $4,900. Some time ago one of the enter prising baking powder manufacturers began putting a tiny thimble for fingers nimble in each can of his bi-carburrctled-nUro-raucroid-ammonia-taitar-sure-to-rise production. Then a rival house advertised a silver (?) fork in each- can of their unequalled sal-aerated snowflake organizer, and now, not to be outdone, a third manu facturer of the stuff that makes the biscuits taste bad if you don't put it in them, says that in every can of hi3 make, you will find a knife and fork! The next thing in order is an enlarge ment of the can, and the snug enscon cing there.n of a feather bed and walnut bureau. asking for information respecting our state and county, itc resources, its climate, its inducements for immigra tion, etc., and though in nearly every instance we send a reply, and mail copies of our paper, of the Resources of Oregon, the West Shore, and other sources of information to intending scttlcr3j3ct we have often thought that if our Astoria Chamber of Commerce would cause to be prepared a concise statement which would constitute a genera answer to such questions as na-n naturally ask regarding this j country, and leave thmn with us to be sent to such questioners, it would do as much good, at least, a the present way, and save us a good deal of trouble. Of course we do not ad dress that class of people who don't want to sec the plnce grow; wo talk to those who want and expect to see this city the San Francisco of the north; to those whose hopes and wishes go together in the matter. As a speci men of our daily receipt of mail in quiry, we append the following which was received yesterday evening. The writer is apparently of a class, that would be at: acquisition to auy com munity, aiul he asks just aiich ques tions as any well-informed man would ask relative to a region whither he contemplated migrating: ttruNixi: Si'itixus, W. Va., ; September 2. 1882. Ei. Avreuixx: Heing desirous to emigrate, to Ore gon, and especially to Astoria or its vicinity, ami desiring information, we know of no better means of obtaining it than writing to you. Friends there have sent us from time to time,copies of your paper from which we have learned much of your city and state, and that has increased our desire to go there, out there are many questions we should like to ask, most of them per sonal to ourselves, which avo shall bo verj' grateful to you if you will have the kindness to answer by ietler or otherwise. Is there a desirable opening for young men with capital at Astoria, or would you namo a more desirable point? If not, would we endanger ourselves and families by moving there with a view to en gaging in some other business? Would you state the probability of onr find ing immediate and profitable employ ment there? Is there an opening in the lumber business with a fair amount of capital! Is there still much government land open to pre emption and that is of such a quality and location as to be desirable? Is stock-"rowini in Oregon profitable, especially sheep? Is farming there a profitable business, and is there a home or foreign consumption of farm products? What is the "cneral cost per acre for improved lands in the vi cinity of city or town? Are there any railroads in process of construction through the state, and what is the nearest point to Astoria wo can reach by mil? If you have a statisti cal report of the sfato convenient would you have the kindness io send us one? We notice in your daily of Aug. 4th a mention of a work entitled "Commerce and Industries of the Pa cific Coast." Will yon have the kind ness to state price of the book, that we may send for it, if you think it of material advantage to us? What are the prevailing wages of day labor there, and what is the demand for la borers? Have the Chinese made any marked and noticeable effect upon tho wages and demand for day labor? Is there any special demand for teachers, especially for graded schools, and wllat are the prevailing wages. Is there much demand for traveling men for commercial houses? Aie taxes high in Oregon? An answer to the above questions, together with any information you may be pleased to give us, will be thankfully recoived and keenly appreciated. Men's. Youths and Boys ITS published at Mobile, Alabama. From charts and maps contained therein, we ' learn that in 1771 the commerce of Mo bilo was restrained by reason of a bar in t front of their city that had but ten feet ....... of water on it; in 1820 the action of the Coats. PaniS and QverCOatS, tide had increased the depth to six- teen feet, and there is now twenty- Sin AK STirT three feet of water, the Register natu-; m:izrw7amma:3aj!!m' rally rejoicing over the fact that ves-" O Ci. JL O seis of comparatively deep draught "" v1T-r ""' " hm jean enter when the government gives i ai-i. mm k ui- hhem further aid. " ... We of Astoria cannot afford to wait ( JFurHlS T j Tl g COOClS ! Ill yearn for the wayward singes .f -........ tne Pacific to deepen the entrance to 'i ' ' COATS, i mi:kKU.as, our bay, but jog Uncle Sam's elbow, and tell him in coiiress tint we arei in a hurrv, and have an interest in I the matter that "is not wholly confined to the concerns of posterity. Our ! far-off southern cousins are to be con gratulated, however, on their good luck, and some day when the board f engineers now visiting here, have had their recommendations acted upon, and thirty-foot vessels lie at our wharves "from far Cathay and tho islands of the Orient, kc will send the Register a sixteen-page edition of Thk Astokiax and return thf fi.m-pliinont. TIM'XKS. SATCHELS, Kt( . KTt TAILORING! A 500 Mile Horseshoe. There is a curious geographical fact in connection with the Kootenai river, Idaho. Its course is in the shape of The larj:i"-t btix-k of fine Forei);ii and American Beavers, Cloths, Piques, Worsted, Diagonals, Gassimeres and Pilot Cloths TO MILKCr FltOM. f FIT GUARANTEED! u d. a. Mcintosh, Tailor ami Clothier. - OeculcnMUock. I'cxiivinn KitterM (JinchocaRubra. Tlie Count Cinehon was the Spanish Vieeioy in fern in HM. The Countess, hi wife, was prostrated by an intermit- fiitf fvfr frnm v Iiii-Ii cli." wic fi-iiml w a horseshoe. It rise .,i British Co- j the u-e of the native remedy, the IVru- :...i o. .... I vian bark. or. a tt was called in the lumbia, runs liito'die Tinted States and waters a vast region and then circles back to the land of its birth and empties into the Columbia in British territory. During its course it passes within half a mile of tho Co lumbia, and a canal of that distance over a grassy prairie would save it a course of 00 miles before leaching its goal. OyHteri! ytcrn!! At Frank Fabre's; in even Freh from the beds every day. " iyle. Oysters! Oysters!! Per steamer Oregon, just received a nice lot of fresh ".Eastern Oystprs at Jioseoe's Oceidenl Block. Wanted. A gill to do general house work, (iood accommodation, and bet or wane paid. Apply a hisolfice. T Parent k ( language oi tne country, "ijuinqiuna. I Grateful for her recovery, on her return to Europe in HES, site introduced the remedy in Spain, where it was known under various names, until Linnreus called it Cinchona, in honor of the lady who had brought them that which was more precious than the gold of thelncas. To this day. after a lapse of two hun dred and iitty year?, science has Riven ns nothing to take its place. It effectu ally cities a morbid appetite for stimu lants, by restoring the natural tone of the .stomach. It attacks excessive love of liquor as it does a fever, and destroys both alike. The powerful tonic virtue of the Cinchona is preserved in the Peruvian Bitters, which are as effective against malarial fever to-day as they 'were in tho days of the old Spanish Viceroys. We guarantee tho ingredi ents or these bitters to be absolutely pure, and of the best known quality. A trial will satisfy you that this is the bast bitter in the world. uThe proof of the pudding is in the eating," and we willingly sibidc this test. For sale by all drujigNts. grocer.-, and liquor dealers. Ordt r it. f.oelutCo., agents for Astoria. Send your children to Carl Adlers for their books and where they get a blot ter, Iatc pencil, ruler, ehronio, ami plu tographs of all the Presidents of the United Stales, gratis. A Delicious Appetizer. That ensures digestion and enjoyment of food; a tonic that brings strength to the weak and rest to the nervous; a harmless diarrhea cure that don't constipate just what every family needs Parker's Ginger Tonic. In the Whole ITifetory of lledicinc Deatn. to Parasites. Which hide between the gums and teeth' and cat into them to their de struction. SOZODOXT is master of the situation. Whoever uses it regularly after each meal, and cleanses his tecllt and mouth will soon be rid of the parasites. Xo preparation has eer performed such marvelous cures, or maintained so wide a reputation, as Avnifs Cur.iMtv Pr.CTOK.u.. which is recognized as the world's remedy for all diseases of the throat and lungs. Its Iong-routinued scries of wonderful cures in all climates has made it universally know n as a fafe and reliable agent to employ. Against ordinary colds, which an the forerun ners of more serious dKorders. it acts speedily and surely, always relieving sintering, anu ouen saving lite, rue protection it auorus, iy us timely use in throat and ohest disorders, makes it an invaluable remedy to be kept always on hand in every home. So person can afford to be without" it, and tho-sewho have once used it never will. From their knowledge of its composition and effects physicians use the Ciu:i:i:v Pkctokai. extensively in their practice, and clergymen recommend it. It N absolutely cot tain in its remedial effects, and will always cure where cures arc possible. rous.VLK r.v all dkalkks. ii. it. i.itt lias completed lib. elegant fall stock of dresses and cloaks. By sending size of bust. length oi s!cec. skirt, waist and under arm. tic will send I. O. I)., dresses fi om 6l upward-: dolmans from. 58. Address: JI.B. hirr. Cor. Third and Alder, Portland, Or. C. H. COOPER, GENERAL MERCHANDISE. -............t..ii.wiinniimiimiiM.niHMM.......miMMMMM) CLEARANCE SALE! siii:iiiinn92iittssiiisn3STitssi9t3tas3issB8tmMunsniRtHtMiMMMaMa8t For the next 30 Days iuuuiiiuniiua.uaa..M.iii...u.ii..inHMiiiiiauiuuimi' Unparalleled Bargains!! -IX- Dry Goods and Clothing ! $35,000 ot to DRY GOODS be sold at a and CLOTHING GREAT REDUCTION) These Goods are of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and are offered at remarkably Low Prices Previous in the arrival of our FALL STOCK. Let ever)- one call and be convinced that we mean business, and that goods of the same quality were never before offered at such low figures. gAll the Upper Town busses will stop at this store each way. I X L ifOl KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS NEW BUILDING. Astoi.ia, August 23, 1885. O. NEW STORES! &4 For Thirty Hays. For the next thirty davs, preparatory to Koimj below Tor a ficsh stock of nov elties. I will .sell any article in mv store at as low a price as'it could he nought at ictail in San Francisco. Caist. Aii.i:i:. A CARD. Seldom have we seen a quieter harhor front than on yesterday. The usna! hustle of discharging cargoes, and arrivals nnd departures were lack ing, and items were correspondingly scarce. The lull hotween the depar ture of tho last of the salmon fleet and tho first of the wheat fleet occa 'sioliB a temporary interregnum. A sure means of becoming useful and popular, in this section at least, is to keep St. Jacobs Oil on hand. Then, when people are seized witn rheumatism or neuralgia, they use your remedy, get well, praise you and buy some for future use. School books at Adler's, cheap and durable, all kinds. A fidl stock. Hi -Kemembcr Frank Fabre's icecream i par excellence. Adler has a large lot of .school books on hand, and will .supply your children at low prices. Phjsicians prescriptions carefullv compounded day or night at J. V. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident Hotel. Convincing. In offering to everyone throughout the land a tiial liottle of Syrup of Figs free of charge the California Fig Syrup Company is fully awaie that it were folly to do o if tiic new remedy did not possess greater merit than any other ar ticle ever offered ss a cure for bilious ness and constipation. But knowing thateverydo.se will convince the one who takes it of its efficacy, and make another friend for the remedy which is destined to become universal, they wish everyone to try if. Mr. W. E. Dement, Druggist is agent for Astoria. A cough, cold or sore throat should he stopped. Xeglect frequently results in an incurable lung disease or consump tion. Jirown's lirouchial troches do not disorder the stomach like cough syrups anil oaisams. nut act ttircciiy on the in flamed parts, allaying irritation, give relief in asthma, bronchitis, coughs catarrh, and the throat troubles which singers and public speakers are subject to. For thirty years Urown's bronchial troches have been recommended by physicians, and always give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by wide and constant use for nearly an en tire generation, they have attained well merited rank among the. few staple remedies of the age. Sold at 2.". cents a oox everywhere. Shipper & Hybkc, Xo. 11. Oak .street Portland, are the bon ton tailors or the metropolis. T all wlin are .siiirering from the enors and indiscretions of vouth, nerv ous weakness, early decay, loss of man hood, etc.. 1 will .send a recipe that will cure you F1IEE OF OlIAl.OK. This great icaicdy was discovered by a mis sionary in South America. Semi a selT addrr-Mil envelope to the Itev. Joskph T. Lvma.v. Station 1). Xew York City. II:u'kinetack," a lasting and fra gianl perfume, rncei'i and 50 cents. Sold by W. E. Dement. For the irenuine .J. 11. Cutter old Douihou. and the best of wines. 1 if mors and Sun Francisco beer, call at the Gem opposite the bell tower, and see Camp- i.ell. Hallo! Where aiej on goimi? Why, i rraiiK l-aiire.s lor a pan roasi. Xorsk anclimie son's. Fine. at A. M. .John r IIBUMIHUIMNM Happy -Greeting to All ; The Empire Store I : ! : IY- Door to flie Pythian lliitltliug I a i.fi now njieii with a wry select and ooiniilete stock of i BUY GOODS I NQTiQH; j m i Ladies' and Children's Shoes. 2 f l- OtXXt. MOTTO: ?lCK SALES AND SMALL PMPIV. Get Adler's. -A vour school honk at Carl Nasal Injector bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh tree with each Remedy. Price T0 cent. .Sold by W, K. 1 cmcnt. For the-great OREGON KLUOD PURIFIER has cured me of my so much Quinine habit and general de bility, I have snffei-ed so long. Foi Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, mi have a printed guarantee on every bottle f Shiloh'.s Vitalier. It never fails to cure. Sold by E. Dement. Frcs-h taffy ami caramels every day at the Astoria Candy Factory, Main St. Okkic'w it. & Classen. Martin ONen left vesterdav on tho Oregon for San Francisco, ami he will bring back a large variety of cheap Fur niture for hoarding houses and lodging houses nn tier return trip. Wliv will you cough when Shilolfs Cm e will give immediate relief. Price 10 ct.s :) els and ?l. Sold by W. K. De ment. If you wjmiI nice fresh lard, or good sugar-cured hams. jnt from the coun try gn to F. 15. Klbcrson's baker-. All benksused in the public schools of tne county, for sale at Carl Adler's. Fresh fiuit recei'd at C. A.May's by every steamer. Xo stale trash. Every varietx or Oregon and California fruit always on hand. 1 Indies! price paid for old web and c. Cuius. Ev.vksox. Inquire of roard & Stokes. It you want a irood suit of clothes, readv made or made to order, call and see Mcintosh, Occident block. Siiu.oii's Crm: will immediately relieve Croup, whooping cough and OUR AIM IS TO PLEASE. -sf"Clerks conversant with the English, German, Scan dinavian and French languages will be in attendance. CALL AND SP:K US. PKAEL BROTHERS. Astoiia, August ', iss-j. junli im Vours truly, W.m. Akli...to.v. ! bronchitis. Sold by W. "h. Dement. Are vou made miserable by Indi- The Iicv. Geo. U.Thaver.oC Dour- IJoth myself and wife. s. Ji a! ii.,.. n;: i r 1)011.111(1.. SllVS izer is a positive cuie. For sale bv . u l!K- old bj . K Dement. Hode Davis & Co. Portland Oregon. Wholesale Agents , I Mr. John Ilogers of the Control Mar ket, has made arrangements to keep al he finest fresh sh, etc., In their season . JJe,ncm; liraee up the whole system with King -The purity and elegant peifuine , "r tho V'Um' -e Advertisement, of Parker's Hair Palsam explain the The Peruvian syrup has cured thou popularity of this reliable restorative. . sands who wore suffering from dyspep ZI41, mining , 111 v. ilialajililaall, ijua, aaai Have you tried a stew or pan roast as Frank Fahrc cooks it '.' Order one and you'll thank us for the advice. mors, female complaints, etc. Pamph lets free to anv address. Seth W. Fowl &Son" Uostoh. ASTORIA BEEWEET.- M. MEYER Proprietor. ASTORIA, SPECIAL ACTCTOTTCTOaCJa.Nr'P. PRICES. GALLONS. REDUCTION OF OREGON. WHOLESALE 30 $7 50 PER BARREL OF ILAROF. Oi:i)KI.S IN I.IKK l'ROl'OUTION. Less Quantities, 30 Cents per Gallon Bottled Beer, - - - SI SO per Doien aWSppckd attention paid to nrtlei from Public Houses ami Families." THE COLUMBIA LAC BREWERY is suri:i:iou to most, anu is kxcui.i.kd ky xoxe ox this coajjt JOHN HAHN, - - PROPRIETOR, CHENAMUS STREET, - ASTORIA, OREGON. -Orders lelt at the GERMAXJA UEEh HALL will be promptly attended xewm. kVl rf ' i -