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ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY DECEMBER?, 1883 ISSUED EVERY MORNING, i Monday excepted) J. F. HAI1L1OSAN & COMPANY, rcRUSiiKirs ami ntoritiKTOit.s ASTORI AX BUILDING. - - CASS STR BUT Terms of Subscription. Served by Carrier, e r week I5cts. Sent by Mail, ier month OOcls. " : " one year .$7.oo Free ol postage to subscribers. Advertisements inserted by the ye:ir at the rate of S2 per square per month. Tran sient advertising; flttv cents per square, each insertion. Around tlie City. And now the fun begins. The Lillicbonne crossed to ssa yester day. TheA.n. Field starts for Tillamook this morning. Rev. J. V. Millignn will officiate in East Portland to-day. J. V. "Walsh, editor of the Chehalis Valley I'idettc is ih the city. The Gorman Reformed congregation will not hold their usual service to-day. "aIv Neighbor's Conscience is the sub ject of the lecture to-night by R. S. Mac hafferty. Services jw usual at tho Y. il. C. A. hall at 2:lsi this af tenioou. Cordial imitation extended to all. E. C. Holden advertises to-day an auc tion sale on Thursday next, of eleven lots all located in Alney's Astoria. Divine service on board the ship Kil lochan lying at Flavols dock at 'J r. m. Rev. J. McCormac officiating. The Oregon had not shown up at dark yesterday, but will probably got away io-day. The Columbia is due to-morrow. Frank Johnson shot, and it is supposed fatality wounded Slay "Williams in a Portland cigar factory last Yridny even ing. T. A. Orcutt publishes a card this morning announcing himself as a candi date for councilman from the second ward. Rov. R. J. Laughlin. pastor of the church at Albina, will preach in the Prof byterian church here to-day morning and evening. Leaden-colored clouds overspread the sky yesterday, and the barometer which had been up'to :W.41 on Friday night, foil sevoral points. Tho annual meeting of the stockhold ers of the Seaside Packing Company will be held at the office of F. J. Taylor at 2 o'clock to-iuorrow afternoon. Carl Adler's new clock was put into position yesterday afternoon. It is a public convenience and reflects credit upon that enterprising merchant. Zamloch closed a very successful en gagement at Occidental hall last evening. Jos. Grismer's troupe will probably give ono or two performances this week. The present buovs will be removed from Sand Island channel this week and spar buoys put in their place. It is doubtful if that channel will be much used hereafter. It will take about GOO piles for the foundation of the Clatsop Mill Com pany's new building. Gill A: Clinton have about 'J00 in place, and are driving the remainder at the rate of "JT a day. The British bark Scottish Bard, 81G, Hamilton, master, arrived in yesterday, Til days from Brisbane. The Geo. S. Homer, Killochan and Spirit of the Dawn arc about loaded, and will prob ably clear to-morrow. Attention is directed to the advertise ment of Ike Foster. Phenix-liko he has risen from the ashes of last July's con flagration, and invites his friends and tho public generally, to call and look through his spacious'establishnient. It is proposed to have an entertainment given under tho auspices of tho Y; M. C. A., next Thursday afternoon, and for that purpose tho ladies of that society will meet at the Y. M. C. A. Hall at three o'clock to-morrow afternoon to complete the necessary arrangements. An unoer Astoria resident, formerly connected with tho Fisherman's Packing Comnanv. is reported in Honolulu. He went to San Francisco some time ago, and an alleeed discrepancy in his ac counts has caused suit to be entered against him by the company. A large crowd gathered on the corner of Mam and Uhenamus streets yesterday afternoon to listen to unparliamentary language on the part of two gentlemen who refused to quit quarreling and go to nchlmg. Regular knock-down argu ments will not begin till to-morrow or Tuesday. Y. M. C. A The members of the Y. M. C. A. have this week made marked im provement in the association room. Tho hall has been newlv papered and painted and presents a much more comfortable and home-like appearance, and thostair wav has been kalsorained and painted. This week tho floor will bo carpeted and new furniture added: chess and checker tables will also bo introduced, making tho rooms an attractive resort in which our young men can spend their evenings. Not "Weeckkd but Badly Damaged. Captain Olson, master of the coasting Rchoonor Alpha, supposed to have been wrecked, writes from Tillamook, under date of tho 5th inst. to White, Goldsmith fc Co.. that after a terribly stormy voyage bay on "Wednesday, the date of the letter. The eveninn after she crossed out from Astoria, she was struck by a storm which swept hor decks clean, carrying away tho wator casks and most of the supplies. For ten days the crew were almost with out wo ter, having to depend on what lit tle was caught during tho slight rainfalls. Tho carco is badly damaged, though how badly he was not able to estimate, and could not till tho vessel was dischareed. The insurance, he says, will probably cov er the lossos in full. Urcgoman, tf. A. F. D. There will be a special meeting of the Board of Delegates of Astoria'Fire Department at 7:30 o clock. "JEFF." Ahead, and you miss a good meal when you lorget it. sour. Chicken. FISH. Cod, Family Stvle. BOASTS. Beef Mutton, Pork, stulfed Veal. EXTltEKS. Chicken Fricassee. Corned Beef and nlh-iTA Tlnilrwl Tnnrrnn Ti1rl Cii,,.n Slewed Tripe, Spanish style, Spare Ribs and Appie sauce. VEGETABLES. Mashed Potatoes, Tomatoes, Squash. rUDDIXG. Corn Starch. PIES. Mince, Plum, (Cheese.) Dinner from 4:30 to 8 i. M. Tea, Coffee, Wine and Beer. Meals 25 House to Rent. Inquire at this Office. Itoscoc Dixon's new eatinir house Is now open. Everything has been fit ted up in hrst-ciass style, and his well known reputation as a caterer assures all who like good things to eat, that at ms piace iney can ue accoimnoaateu. Furnished or unfurnished front rooms at Mr. Campbell s, over the Gem saioun. The best Mince and Pumpkin pies at Astoria AsaKery. LAST ETEMNG'S aKETIXU. Ilmnt aud CleTelaud Nominated. Somewhat before the time set for the meeting last evening, the court-room was pretty well filled. The meeting was or ganized by the election of J. G. Hustler as president, and J. F. Hnlloran, secre tary. Tho president statl the object of the meeting to be the nomination of a mayor, and of a councilman from the first ward, and that nominations were in order. Martin Dillon asked for in formation concerning the right of citi zens of tho second ward to vote in that meeting. The president decided that they had no right, it being a ward meet ing A. F. Johns placed the name of D. Morgan, Jr.. in nomination. B. S. "Wors ley placed the name of J. W. Hume in nomination. A. M. Twombly placed tho name of I. Bergman in nomination. Mr. Bergman declined. It was carried that nominations clore, and that the vote be by ballot. C. W. Fulton and B. S. "Worsley were appointed tellers. The vote resulted as follows: J. "W. Hume, Til; D. Morgan, Jr., 4G; scattering, 3. J. W. Hume was declared the nominee of the meeting for mayor. dominations for councilman for the first ward being in order, B, S. "Worrley nominated A. A. Cleveland; A. F. Johns nominated I. Bergman; Mr. Bergman de clined the nomination, and moved that the nomination of Mr. Cleveland le made unanimous, and tho secretray was instructed to cast the vote of the meet ing for Mr. Cleveland, which was done. The meeting then adjourned. .1'0TIIKK MEETING, florrran and Hercman JVomlniited. Shortly after the meeting at tho court house had adjourned last evening, a party of gentlemen, among whom were O. Sovey,A.F. Johns, W. J. Barry, R. R. Speddeu and others, came to the editorial office of The Astouian and stated that they had come to hold n meeting for the purpose of placing in nomination candi dates for the offices of mayor, and coun cilman from the First ward. The office was placed xt their disposal. D. Morgan, Jr., was nominated for mayor, and L Bergman for councilman from the First ward, and the meeting ad journed. Another Meeting. At a meeting of citizens of the second ward held in Johnson's building' last evening Aug. Danielson presided; J. M. Olsen, secretary. J. W. Hume was unanimously nominated for mayor, and ,. Urcutt as councilman irom tne second ward. Tho meeting then ad journed. An Anonymous Corrr.inondcut. At nil times tho anouvmous correspon dent is a somowhat pervasive individual, but it is in the political campaign that ue flourishes like a green bay tree. Never, by any chancs, does the anony mous correspondent get anything pub lished. Xso reputable newspaper over pajs any attention to his communica tions, execpt to waste-basket them and nut them in the wav of appropriation to some useful purpose after the paper mak ers have punned them. V cry rarely are they over read, lne glance tuat snows thein auonoymous usually seals their fate. Yet their writers continue to send them, in" tho hope, apparently, that on some lucky occasion they will get into print. Do they ever read tho papers, wo won der, these anonymous ones If they do, thev must have learned lone since that the'newspaper has absolutely no use for their communications: that it does not want them even whon thev contain news which would be valuable if authenticat ed, and that it wants them still less when thev contain attacks on individuals. whether candidates or not. And do they ever think what it is they ask a newspaper to do when thev invite it to publish an authorless attack upon a public man or private citizeiu Do they realize now owardly their position is? There are times when the value or use fulness of a communication in the press is enhanced by its appearing unsigned, and tho newspaper is very rarely unwiu- mc to respect the incognito ol a corre spondent. But eveir when the corre spondent cives his name, ho has no right to asu a newspaper to pccomo responsioio for statements which he himself is uu willinc to stand sponsor. Still less has he the right to such expectation wnen no carries his unwillingness to the extent of withholding his name from the new: paper publishers. American and English Ships. Tho trade that commerce brings a suit' able port is every year adding to the amount of money spent at Astoria and will increase with the growth of the Co lumbia river exports. The supplying of ships with provisions, the amount of money expended along tue docics in tne receipt and discnarge ot cargoes, and a large part of tho lower river traffic natur- urany concentrates ac Asiona. uip captains are not slow to discovor that tueir own interests as as wen as iub in terest of tho owners of their vessels are best served by disbursing the money at Astoria, thus avoiding tedious and vexa tious delays. When, as will ul timately occur, the greater part of the out outconi" cram is iirst pnt into a ship's hold at Astoria2 tho uusmess win uo on a rauie prupuiuuuai to the other industries that Astoria will sustain. Tho difference in the English and American system of disbursing pa vine crews, etc.. is noticeable. An American vessel arriving in the Colum bia pays its crew and makes all settle ment for the vovaco upon arrival: each American snip averages auoui. $h,uuu iu - . i i ao nrk - tho matter of Astoria disbursements. An English vessel makes its settlement with the crew upon arrival in Jjiverpooi. For Toys and Novelties Go to Chas. A. May's Holiday Empori urn, one door east of Rescue Iso. 2's En gine House, a mil line ol goous. rn ces as low as the lowest For tlie Holidays. You will find at J. W. Conn's the best assortment in the city of Rogers Bro's. Plated ware, consisting of Castors, But ter dishes. Pickle Castors, Berry Dishes Nankin nines. Knives. orks and Sdoohs. Spoons and Forks are all the best, marked XII; also the best assort ment of Dressing uases, udor uases, Gents' Sets. Fancy Brushes and Mirrors, and all the leadins brands of Toilet Soaps, Perfumery and toilet articles of all Kinds, examine my siock ueiore purchasing elsewhere; opposite ucci dent Hotel. Fine Dress Goods. A splendidline of ladlesdress goods is being displayed at me .empire siorc Fnrnisltcd Koorns to Rent. Apply to Mrs. nenrj. in Carruthers' building, over G. W. Hume's store. Itcst Custom Work, Boots aud Shoes, Can be had at I. J. Arvold's, next to VI JJUOJV UWIV. j.nuiu u.iu ,v,wv,.tiv,.t call there for tne finest fitting boots and shoes, and lowest prices. Perfect fit guaranteed. For a West Fitting Boot rtrKlino Tf tn P.. I. ftonrimnns. on Che- namus street, next door to I. W. Case. All goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods wiifit'u thp iisn of having dyspepsia Whv lololi nnH snvvnn'vfi trnt tlie heart burn, every time you eat? Bo sensible, taue jjrown s aruu jius uuu set ytdh DEEP AXD GRIT'S RIVERS SOTES. From au Occasional Reporter. Editou Astobiax: With a considerable frontage to the magnificent Columbia river, this front age pierced by such well defined rivers as the Deep and Gray's available by tho deepest draught ships; its surface oov- ered with good timber; its ribs lined with economic and valuable minerals; with sufficient agricultural lands,when cleared, to feed over a million of inhabitants, and pastoral lands upon which can be raised the choicest grade of horses, sheep, and cattle: with its waters abounding m the linest hsh from the imperial salmon to the lowly sturgeon; with a climate un surpassed for mildness and salubrity; witn water power suuicient to dnye tho machinery of the world such is Wah kiakum, the smallest, nicest, richest, best, most cosmopolitan county (a? far as its present inhabitants are concerned) in the whole extent of Washington ierntory. Between Stark's Point and Harring ton's Point are the mouths of Gray's river, about a mile distant from one an other. The physical appearance of Gray's bay is very peculiar. I feel con vinced that the whole bay wrh formerly the bed of some old crater. The bay may be said to resemble n horse shoe in appearance. Looking at it from Harring ton's Point the view is grandly beautiful. The water in Deep river is of wonderful depth, as opposite Olson's I am told it is 62 fathoms deep, while in front of Colonel Shaw's beautifully located resi dence it is some twelve fathoms deep in . J. r in. are, generally speaking, covered with evergreens, and when properly ditched will be the most valuable lands in the world. Their fertility may be said to be exhaustible and these lands will never be worn out or require manure like the Willamette valley lauds and other lands. Game of nearly all kinds is abundant. Deer and bear are to be found here; largo numbers of grouse and pheasants, and immense flocks of the well-known mallard ducks are to be seen quietly feed ing on the flats within gunshot range of tho tourist's gun. These rivers also abound with the finest of trout. To the lover of nature's charms, and to those in search of health and pleasure, I would say, there are few more attractive places than along these rivers. One is seldom afforded viows of such peculiar scenery, even in a lifetime of constant travel. However, to be appreciated ono must not rush right through on the gen ial Captain Raphael's boats; but take his time, spend a month prospecting about; take u few Russian vapor baths which ho can have gratis at nearly every Finn's homestead live on ducks and sal mon mixed with trout and pheasants and ho will havo cause to bless the writer of these few lines. Mc HOTEL ARRIVALS. P.VBKKR HOUSE. Fred Krosel, Geo Campbell lonngs River Hooumm C Halctead, city P W Iteed, Hoqniam Mrs West & ch'ld, W K Tichenor, llwaco Ulatskanie W Crow, luiapon D Craic. Portland Capt H A Mathews, Geo Watson, Uitv of Aapa Waluski SASoule-SouthBendJ Wood South Bend OCCrDEXT. Richardson, city S B Smith, Clats'p Zamloch. S F W Marx, S F D McKenzie, city J W Walsh, Mont M Simpson.G'y H M P Callender. K'n Goulding, N J G W Jessun, S F F N Getchtel, Ptl'd AH Stone, Knp'n li Hoyt, city Wasting AQectlon on a Doir. Ksappa, Oe., Dec. G, 1833. Editou Astobiak: When Peggy's arms her dog impriiwn l always wisu my necK was nisen How often would I stop and turn To get a pat from a band like hern; And when she kisses Towser's noso Oh, don't I wish that I were those! I see his last api endage drag And wish I had a tail to wag, Why must I pine and long for that A dog can not appreciate But I will never own to her I'm jealous of an ugly cur. Ah, Peggy! Is it really true That you do just as others do? You hug and pat that dog of yourn. Yet wish the while that he would turn According to a better plan, Into a real good-looking man. And while I'm getting on so swimmin' 1 like to know if you young women Hug close your dog and hug again Just cause you ain't got nary man? If so you girls are sort of o'mellow To hug a dog, when any fellow Would gladly get down on his knees Just for tho tiniest little squeeze. Til bet a coon Pll not be missin When you are in the mind for kissin So, Peggy; it is wrong to waste Your huggin on an ucly beast A man can hug you back; he's stronger Don't practice on your dog no longer. W.J. D, Via X. I It. It. Fresh Baltimore oysters packed in ice at .leus. The Clariona. Just the thing for balls and parties, a complete orchestra, with dance music, figures for calling dance3, etc-complete. To those desirous of having dances, and not otherwise provided with music, it is invaluable. Cal at the New York Nov elty store and examine it Oysters in Every Style, And coffee at Mrs. Lovctt's. At the Empire Store You will find the finest laces and em broideries, of richest quality. Notice. Dinner at"J EFF'SCIIOP HOUSE every day at 5 o'clock. The best25 cent meal in town; soup, tisli, seven kinds of meats, vegetables, pie. pudding, etc. A glass of S. F. Beer, French Claret, tva or conee lnciuacu. vu who nave inuu him say Jeff is the "BOSS. l'c Dlnuiiltl'u C'oBSh Balam. Richardson & Co.. St Louis, one of the largest wholesale drug firms m the Uni ted States, writes: "We have handled Dimmitt's Cough Balsam in our trade for the past sixteen years and hav bought as much as one hundred gross at a time, and from our knowledge of its merits believe it to liave given perfect satisiaction to our customers."7 At w E. Dement & Co.'s. Corsets and Underwear. All the latest makes and styles of cor sets and ladies underwear at Prael Bros.' Empire store. Hosiery, Hosiery, Hosiery! The latest novelties in ladies and childrens hosiery at Prael Bros'. Fortify feeble luncs against winter blasts with H ale's Hokey of hore hound axd Tab. Pike's Toothache Dkops cure in one minute. A remedy for Indigestion. Consump tion, Dyspepsia, Weakness, Fever, Ague eiC V.OLDEN S LiIQUID HEEF TOXIC. Contagious diseases, malaria, liver complaint, are all prevented by using the gentle but powerful tonic, Brown's iron Bitters. A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy Price 50 cents. Sold by W.E. Dement THE rillLOSOPHT OF LOVE They Will. Marry at 'eiv Vesr. "Is this where they edit? "Yes, ma'm," said the man who" reports conventions and mass meetings where they nominate mayor and councilmen by acclamation and otherwise, as he looked up and discovered a trimly-built young lady standing in the doorway. "This is the exact spot where Right, environed on every side by Intellect, deals tellingblows agaiiLst Wrong and Injustice, clad though they be in the garments of Might and Oppression. Armed with tho lances of Thought that glisten brightly in the sun light of Reason, the editor stands ever ready, a helmeted knight in the holy cause of Justice, fully panoplied, and with weapon in couchant poise." "That wasn't exactly what I wanted to find out about," paid the young lady. "I am going to make a crazy-quilt, and mamma said that an editor'could prob ably tell me all about if and a bewitch ing smile illuminated the features of the fair visitor. "Our insane beJ-clothes editor," said the political reporter, is not here at prestnt, and the rest of us naturally feel somewhat diffident about intruding upon the domain of quilt- which are suffering from temporary aberration of mind and pillowshauis concerning who-e mental condition there is doubt.' - "I hardly think you understand ,me, sir," continued the young lidy. "A crazy-quit isn't really and truly" crazy, you know it is simply called so "because, being made of silk of different colors, it presents an outre appearance." "Presents a what? "An outre appearance looks rather strange, you know." "Oh. yes; sort of dizzy looking, oa mean." "That probably expresses the idea. sir. although not perhaps in the most choice language. I should be very glad, though, if you could give me some information about this matter, because it is necessary that I should bejnn the work at once. "Making this demented quilt for Your self? 'No, sir that is, not exactly. and a ivid blush suffused tho young lady's features. "But I want to have it donp by the 1st of January, because wo won't have any room for the frame iu the other house. "Which other house?' "Whv, the one I that is, we oh. I think your'ro awful,' and more blushes ensued. "Tho 1st of January is not generally considered the most auspicious season of the year for moving," said the political reporter. "The blithe carol of the New ears caller, and the low. sad wail of the man who is buying twine and hiring knitters for next season, are about the only features of prominence connected wuuuomestic me in Astoria at mat sea son of tho year. Why don't you wait until May joyous, happy May when the Columbia sparkles to the sea and its smooth service is dotted with white sailed fishing boats, catching the festive Chinook salmonr' That's just what I have said all long," replied the young lady but Char ley declares that he will never live iu the same house with mamma, and now I shan't say another word," aud more blushing ensued. "Uh, said the political reporter. you're going to be married, are you.' ' ies, sir. Ihat is, Charley said 1 'I know what he said. He leaned vou up confidentially against his suspender, and, speaking in low, tremulous tones, asked you if you felt that you could leave parents, brothers, sisters, custard on ami day, and all that makes home at once the altar of our affections and the joy of our Uvea, and live forever more with him. And you yanked him out of the realm of doubt so quick that it made his head swim, isn't that itr "Why, yes, sir that is, I said' "'Certainly. You said that when a girl, standing on tho threshold of womanhood and watching with wistful eyes for the mists of futurity to lift, sees advancing the one man to whom she can give her heart, all her doubts and fears disappear as if by magic, and she knows that only a great happiness and holy content en shroud her beincr. Charley then kissed you warmly about an inch, below your nose, and broke himself next day buying an engagement ring. He calls at the house every night now, and when he savs to you: 'Myrtle, do vou love me as much this evenmg as you did last 'Ihurs- day afternoon r you look at ' Ho doesn't call me Jlvrtle at all,-' in terrupted the young lady, "jiv name is ' It s the same thuiL'. A rose bv anv namo would have as many thorns. When he asks vou if you love him as much as you did last Thursday, you climb up a little higher on his neck and want to know how he can ever doubt vou. It s all right, though. Bo a true and loving wife, and perhaps some day Charley will give you a quarter to spend without re quiring an itemized account, sworn to be- lore a notary, as to where such a vast sum has gone. Uhensh his love as you would a tender plant that the rude blasts ot winter would destroy. -Hake your whole life a constant endeavor to 'pro mote his welfare, but do not hmsh that quilt." "Why not. sir?" "Because," was the reply, "it would recall to him the happy p;ist.' IVotice to tlie Ladies. Switches made from combings or cut hair: new switches made to order from the best imported hair, in any shade de sired. Old switches repaired. All work warranted. Rates reasonable. Call or address UlILKXIIAItT & SCHOKMIK, Occident hair dressing saloon. Astoria uregon. Vm. EDGAR, Dealpr In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. Steamer TOM MORRIS. THIS XEW and Favorite Itoat IS XOW READY FOR BUSINESS AND can be chartered for excursions, special parties, etc at reasonaoie rates, a cpiienu steaniboathig business transacted. 1 nMJI ITVO ft REMOVAL. The Astoria Passenger Line WILL AFTER THIS KATE HAVE ITS heailauarters at its Stables next to 11. B. Franklin's, two doors below The Asto- kiax oflice. Flret-class Livery service. Carts with horse furnished, for one dollar per nour. uarriages on appucaiion The Astoria rassencer Line Hacks will leave lor upper Astoria irom the staules. Horses taken to board. SlltS. T. O'BRIEN. FOR SALE AT KNAPPA. .VO. 1 COW. Fresh, 2nd, Price $75. Half Dozen select Cows giving milk price per ueaa. One pair peliling Horses, 7 years old, "a G-dw lwk A. KNArP. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET By the Xlclit. Dj Week, or Mouth WITH OK WITHOUT BOARD, With use ot Parlor, Library and all the com loru ot a home, lernis reasonable. AddIv to MBS. E. C. HOLDEN Cor. Main and Jefferson SU. CHOPriXG LUMBER IX MAISE. Something Like the Columbia Except the Snoir. The chopper works upon one bended knee. Before leginning to cut, he has looked to see which way the treo is in clined. For this he steps back a short distance to where he can see to the very top. If ho is in doubt he lifts his ax by the end of the helve and lets it hang freely suspended. This gives him a plumb line by which he measures the in clination of the tree. But it is not enough to determine in what direction tho tree will fall most readily. It may 1h that large trees are standing right in the way of its falling on that side, and against these the tree will be lodged. It must be carried to the one side or the other, and herein consists one of the mvstents of woodcraft the skill to guide tree in its fall. He will direct it with the greatest ease. Having decided where ho wants it to go to avoid the risk of lodging against other trees, or of being broken by falling on uneven ground, or to have it lie so that the logs will be con venient of removal, the chopper first un dercuts tue tree; mat is, no cuis upon the side toward which he will have it fall, and in such a manner that the line f the kerf shall be exactly at right an- &s with the line along which the tree is li. If the tree stands nearly per pendicular, and has no inclination to fall as he wishe?, the chopper cuts a little be yond tho heart on that side. By doing tins he removes tho base when tho tree is endy to fall and rests upon a base of but an inch or two in breadth, so much from the center of the stump. The effect of this will be very great in moving the base so that the center of gravity will fall on the side desired. Though he works in so cramped a posture, the chopper cuts the stump so level and so smooth he thinks nis nuio ooy coma spin ins lop upon it. Having undercut the tree with the greatest care, the woodman now changes his position a little, but remains on the Mine side, rets on his other knee, and shifts hands, that is, wields the ax with the other hand forward. He now cuts upon the other side, leaving the stump two or three inches higher according as he wishes to gain advantage for the last few strokes. The work goe3 on with lit tle concern until the base is Ho thicker than a plank and quite as even, then a blow is aimed full at the center, and the chopper looks quickly at tho top to note the effect. If ho perceives a tremor in the trunk, or if a bit of bark or moss is loo3ened from its hold, he knows now every stroke will tell, and he aims these with "the greatest precision. Soon as ever the top bows to ita fall ho marks the direction in which it is moving. If he wishes to bring it more toward him he strikes a blow upon the further edge; if to carry it further from him, the blow is given upon the side that is nearer. These last strokes need to be given with great nicety. If feeble, they will fail to effect their purpose; if of too great force, the tree will be severed from the stump upon that side, and then all control of it is lost at once, and it plunges blindly for ward. A tall treo like the pine is broken from the stump by a force acting quite differently from that which is applied in the case of shorter trees. In its descent the pine acquires at its top a centrifugal force so powerful as to lift the tree from the stump and carry it forward five or six feet boforo it reaches tho ground. When it does come to the earth tho top and the butt strike at the same time, and the tree lies half buried in the snow. The Cleveland, Ohio, congressman- elect, Hon. M. A. Foran, say3: "I have used St. Jacob s Oil in my fam ily, and have always found it safe and reliable. I have been suffering for some time with a lame knee, and St. Jacob's Oil affords me great relief." FOR SALE. IN LOTS TO SUIT. FROM 5 ACRES TO 40 acre tract In S. W. corner of Chas. Stevens' I). (?. Title perfect. For particu- irs iiHiuln at oflice of N. D. Raymond. City Hall ; or on the premises of O. D. Young. AMoria, rvov.3U, iskj. Annual Meeting. rV THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CO W lomtiia CannhiJrCo. will beheld at the Cnnuiam 's office, on the 16th day of Decem ber 18S:, at '2 o'cuck i. jr. sharp, for the pur- mso oi electing a Boaru ot Directors tor tue ensuing yeaf. and transacting such other Dullness its may properly come oeiore tne nieetnjr. By nnier s, l iuiiuAr ucaiii , it. juiisu, .Secretary, President. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TILVT THE minimi meetinir of the stockholders of the Masonic Laud and Builuln? Asssoclatlon will be held at the oflice of Capt. Geo, Fla vel. In Astoila. Oregon, on Wednesday, Dec. lillh, 1S3. at the hour of 7 r. M. for the pur pose or eleellnu live directors anu transact ing su-h.other bushie.'vs as may legally come beror I up meeting. .1. YV.lihAilUAKr, Secretary. Astoria, Nov. 17th, 1SS3. d-td Meeting Notice. rSIIlK ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JL .Nt tockhnlilers of the Fishermen's Pack Imr Comnanv will be held at the Company's oflice In Upper Astoria Or., on Saturday. Dec 'jam. tor tne purpose ot electing a isoaru ot Directors for the ensuing year, and trans act such other business as may come before the meeting, uyoruer F. C. REED. President. ASSIGNEE OF T. BAILY. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I ll will aunlv at the next term of the Cir cuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County ol Clatsop, to be discharged from iuriiier trust as assignee oi i. unity. I. W. CASE, Assignee. Astoria. Ogn.. Nov. 2C. 18S3. d-4w Delinquent City Taxes. TVTOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, the uii(Iersimiu. unlet or ronce. nave liocn furnished with a warrant from the City Council requiring me to collect the tax es assessed ior tne year insj, anu now aenu- nuent unon tue list ana niaKe return oi tue same within slxtv days. All parties so In debted will therefore please take notice and govern themselves accoramgiy. Chief of Police. Astoria, Oregon, October 25th, 1533. 0, Tel! Me Where Is Fancy Bre(a)d ! WHY, AT THE Astoria Bakery & Confectionery CHEXAMUS STREET. CAKES AND PASTRY in great variety, but aiso THE LARGEST STOCK OF CANDIES IN T0YN. Wilfl5nf nnrt nnrtlftl snnnlled with the iimf nlntinvitn nrniTnonl!f wnrlr nn the shortest notice and on reasonaoie terms. Tills is the most conmlete establishment in Astoria. . ED. JACKSON. JFrop. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT- Tlie splendid Al British Iron snip, KILLOCHAN Will be shortly on the berth for SALMON in lots to suit shippers. Forfreight and In surance apply to Messrs. BALFOUR, G OTHRIE & Co roruauu Or to P. L. CHERRY", Astoria. Wholesale The Leading Dry House of ARGEST STOCK LOWEST New Goods Received FipKiwLie! JEFF OF THE CHOP HOUSE Can prove by his books that he is doing the Diggest business oi any KESTAUEANT In thft cltv. and lift will ffimmntpo in ulve the best meal for cash. SOLID GOLD JEWELRY BRACELETS, Scarf Pins. Chains, Watches, OI every description. Tlie finest stock of Jewelry iu Astoria. J3?""AIl goods warrantedasrepresented 6USTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. Clothing and Gent's Furnishing FINE NECKWEAR, SILK SILK MUFFLERS, A complete Underwear, White aud Colored Hosiery, Gloves, etc. Tho city, comprising nil lhc 527-Suits and Overcoats, readvmadeor quality ot goods guaranteed. I New Goods!! Th.o Sheading TAILOR, CLOTHIER, HATTER LOEB & OO. JOBBERS IN WINES. LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. J39"A11 goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET, Opposite rarker House, Astoria, Oregon. HANSEN BROS. SASH AND DOOR FACTORY, AND PLANING MILL. A full stock of home manufactured goods constantly on nana. Special Attention given to Orders. All work guaranteed. Your patronage so licited. ASTORIA. ---- Oregon an Retail Goods and Clothing Astoria. - FINEST GOODS PRICES! by Every Steamer. FIRST QUALITY TTIE LUMBER. MILL COMPANY IS IN THE FIELD AND PROPOSES TO remain. We will take orders for lumber from 100 to 00 M.. at the mill or delivered. We also manufacture lath and shingles of At quality. Elooring a Specialty . Address all orders WESTPORT MILL CO. S. C, Bej.-2.-eu, Supt. Beafly for Business. The Portland and Astoria STEVEDORE COMPANY Is prepared to contract with masters and consignees of vessels for the Loading and Unloading of Vessels AT EITHER PORT. Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed iu all cases-. RECEIVED AT Store for the Holiday Season. UMBRELLAS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, stock of Shirt, Fine Cassiiuerc Shirts, largest stock of Hats iu the standard and latest styles. ma'e to order, at the lowest nrices. Ot. and and GENT'S FURNISHER. Ed. D. Curtis & Co. Garnets, ilolstery UNSURPASSED IN STYLE AND FINISH. NEW A COMPLETE STOCK. PHOTOGKRAPHEK, Comer Benton and Squemoqua Streets, East of the Court Ho'uso. Astoria, Oregon