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C3J tt ty kftwkVL ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY AUGUST 3, 1SW ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted) J. P. HALL.ORAN & COMPANY, publishers a:;d rnonmrrons, ASTORIAN BUILDING. - - CASS STREET Terms of Subscription. Served by Currier, per week 15ets. Sent by MaII. per month GOets " one year S7.00 Free of postage to subvrlbers. "Advertisements inserted by tbe year at tpe rate of $2 per square per month. Tran sient advertising fifty cents per square, each insertion. Notice To Advertisers. Tite Astoriax guarantees to its ad vertisers the largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia river. ASTORIA AMI VICINITY. Look out for fire. Circuit court this week. The July rain fall at Astoria was 1.29 inches. J. G. Johnson gives notice in anjtber column. Chaplain Scott preaches at the Baptist church this evening. The two new hose carts are expected on the State to-morrow. Gospel meeting this afternoon at the Y. M. C. A. room, at L':45. H. J. Hansen is going to build a sash and door factory at Montesano. Tho A. B. Field leaves Main street wharf for Tillamook at G o'clock next Tuesday, the 5th. There are f00 members of the G. A. 11. in Washington Territory, and 390,000 in the United States. Rev. D. O. Ghorniley of East Portland will preach this morning and evening in the Presbyterian church. The Astoeian acknowledges the re ceipt of some fine music from the Astoria Brass Band last evening. Note tho Gen Miles adv. this morning. All who want to breathe tho ocean breeze and enjoy a delightful rido will have a splendid opportunity. Reports from tho beach visitors aro to tho effect that they are all enjoying them selves, which affords great joy to those of us who can't get away. Already the hot spell has dried out tho timber, and columns of smoke by day and pillars of fire by night show where the fires have already begun. Tho funeral sermon of John Parsons, who was drowned on the bar some weeks ago, will be preached by Rev. T. L. Sails, at the Hall street il. E. church, in Port land, to-day. A big crowd of excursionists came down on tho Wide Wat last evening. Every room at tho hotels was engaged by telegraph. This is one of the days that a road to Clatsop would bo a help. Tho tug Astoria goes to San Fran cisco to have new machinery put in and be placed in condition for active service, Her future field of operations is uncer tain; but she will probably bo used some where in these waters. The Clara Parker goes to Young's river falls this morning with tho Astoria Brass Band, and a jovial party of excur sionists. The steamer leaves tho Main street wharf at 9:30. Tickets for the round trip 1; ladies free. Our chief objection to tho hot weather is that it finds ns totally unprepared. Heavy clothes aro usually in order, and one cannot get out his "white vest and Panama hat and low cut shoes, and all the rest of it just for a little thrco day blast of east wind. B. Young received a letter from Skcena river yesterday, which states that tho six canneries there packed through tho en tire season, except the Inverness Packing Co., which shut down on tho 1st of July. The pack on tho river, it is thought, will be about 55,000 cases. As "Noll Gwynne" tho wayward but kind hearted madcap of the dissolute court of Charles II, Miss Thompson, last evening, increased the high opinion that her rendition of "Jane Eyre" the previous evening had caused the theater going public of Astoria to form. The British ship Largo Law, 1,578, Niven, master, 13G days from Hull, ar rived in Friday evening with 2,290 tons coal. Sho started up stream yesterday and will be hoard from before long. The Largo Law has one of tho largest cargoes of coal that ever crossed the bar and on her return can take about 2.500 tons of wheat. Tho close of tho salmon season of '84 indicates tho necessity for a salmon ex change at Astoria. As a matter of public neoessity, of individual profit and of business requirement, an exchange where transactions could bo effected and cor respondingly greater proGts accrued here is evidently needed. Tho business is of dimensions sufficient to justify its establishment. From Mr. J. E. Higgins, tho efficient county superintendent of public instruc tion it is learned that there now exist two vacancies from Clatsop county in the stato university at Eugeuo City, and our county is also credited with a free scholarship at the state normal school at Monmouth. Mr. Higgins will gladly furnish any information relative to the above that is at his disposal. Ho has just finished making tho semi-annual distribution of stato funds to the several sohool districts of the county. There are 1,401 school children, and the present appropriation is 1,039, making .754 for each child. Some one has figured up in the Pacific Christian Advocate that a young man can attend tho "Willamette University for a school year for about 100. It seems that some of the students board them selves for 1.25 a week. This is whittling things down pretty fine, but yet the chances are that a young fellow that has got sand enough to get his education in that way and self denial enough to live scanty and work hard while ho is in school, will be heard from in after years and will make a name for himself. It takes a strong mind and courage of the highest order to adopt such a course, but success is certain. The German bark Aeolus which ar rived here with a load of salt in bulk a short time ago, came down stream last evening loaded with lumber, and will go to sea to-morrow. The Aeolus has floor ing and dressed lumber aboard and goes to Panama. She is probably the first of a series of vessels that will load lumber in the Columbia river for use on the isth mus. There will be about twenty mil lion feet needed, the lumber of the north west is just what they want, and contracts nave already been placed for halt this amount. It is thought that th e Columbia will contribute one fourth of the total amount, and there doesn't seem to be any reason why Astoria shouldn't load some of these vessels for tho shores of Panama. For a Neat Fittiug Boot Or Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che namus street, next door to 1. W. Case. AH goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. Popular Readiujr IVo.8. Just received at Adler's Bookstore. Arvold will sell a larce stock of Boots and Shoes at cost, at the Leading boot and alloc store. A full Hue of Ladles' Lace Mitts-of all descriptions, to be found at tbe Empire Store. Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread every Sunday at Jeff's from c a.m. to A FEW FIGURES COXCERXIXO SALMON Tho salmon season of 1882 was a sur prise. The salmon season of 18S3 was an other surprise. The season that closed last Thursday night was also a surprise. The probability i3 that next season will also afford considerable reason for another surprise. From July 31, 1831, to July 31, 1832, there were shipped from the Columbia river 575,153 cases of falmon; of theso )33,42l cases went to foreign ports and 191,729 cases went to San Francisco. From April 1 to August 1 of that year there were shipped to foreign ports 174, 323 case?, and to San Francisco 83,310 cases. In August of the same year 100,- 000 case? additional were sent to Eng land. From July 31, 1S32, to July 31, 1833, there were shipped 374,653 cases. From April 1 to July 31 of that year there went across tho bar 274,972 cases, of which 117,878 went to England; 118,857 to San Francisco, and 33,237 to New York. From July 31, 1883, to July 31, 1884, there were shipped 550,870 cases. From the first of last April to tho 3Lst ult., there went an aggregate of 240,931 cases. Of these, 47,493 went to San Francisco, 1C0JG1 (including the 48,920 on the City of Delhi which belong to July) to England, and 33,472 overland, via N.P. R. R. Following is an estimate of inn su.Mox pace ok 1S34. Names Cases. Union Packing Co 16,000 Aberdeen Packing Co 23,003 Fishermen's Packing Co 15,000 Cutting Packing Co 29,000 Scandinavian Packing Co 20,003 Occident Packing Co 17,000 Point Adams Packing Co 14,000 L X. L. Packing Co 14,500 West Coast Packing Co 13,000 Pillar Rock Packing Co 12,000 Washington Packing Co 18,500 Knappton Packing Co 18,500 Astoria Packing Co 35,000 Eureka Packing Co 20,000 Anglo-American Packing Co 12,500 C. Timmins fc Co 13,000 Ocean Canning Co 15,000 Columbia Canning Co 1G,200 J. O. Hanthorn&Co 18,000 Hapgood&Co 10,300 F. M. "Warren (two Canneries) 12,003 Jas Williams 10,200 Sam'l. Elmore 11,000 Wm.Hume (Astoria) 17,500 Wm. Hume (Eagle Cliff) 10,000 ABooth & Co 23,403 Jno. A. Devlin 22,100 Badollet & Co 32,503 Geo. T. Myers 16,500 North Shore 11,200 J. G.Megler 8,750 J.W.& V. Cook 19,500 G. W. Hume 12,200 Thomes & Knowles 19,750 Total 593,303 Absolute accuracy is not claimed for this estimate of the pack of '81. These figures 593,300 are based on personal interviews, on estimates, and statements, and are as near authentic as it has been possible to procure at present writing. THE TCG ASTORIA. 'Well," said an old Astorian yesterday, "so the tug Astoria goes to San Francis co to be fixed up and have new machinery put in. By George, how time passes! That old boat seems to me to be a part of Astoria. Let mo see. Sho was built in San Francisco in 18G9, and cost about 00,000. She was a stunner, and when sho went on tho bar in the spring of 1870 it was a big day for tho town. Many's the fine vessel that sho has safely towed in and out over tho bar, and tho old craft and the pilots that have run her leave a fine record. Many's the dollar, too, that she has earned, and if you and I had half of it we could take it easy for awhile. It seems to me like tho departure of an old friend." "Yes," said The AsTOEiAxreporter,"but then there is a new tug Astoria, you know, now getting her machinery at San Francisco, and she will bo up here before long." "Oh, I know that, but she isn't tho old boat. I have no doubt she'll bo a fine tog and all that; but she'll notbo the As toria of the old days." Women In School .Work. Clatsop county, or rather that portion of it embraced in the two Astorias, is preeminent in tho employment of women in tho several departments of school work. The largest school in the county District No. One is in tho exclusive charge of the fair sex from janitres3 to principal, inclusive. Tho next in im portance, in district No 18, is also taught exclusively by women; several districts in tho county have women directors, and a recent addition to the clerical force is Mrs. Mary Leinenweber, who is now school clerk of school district No. 9. A Fact. Messrs. Abell & Son, the Leading Pho tographers, have largest, most complete and tho handsomest furnished photo graphic gallery on tho Pacific coast. Work as fine, prices less than San Fran cisco. 29 Washington St., Portland. Slop That Cougli Bv going to J.E. Thomas's and getting a Lottie of Leroy's Cough Balsam. It wii.i. cum: you. Pianos To Rent On favorable terms; at Carl Adler's Music Store. Furnilicl Rooms to Rent. Inquire at Mrs. Campbell's, over Gem Saloon. Roscoc Dixon's new eating house is now open. Everything has been fit ted up in first-class style, and his well known reputation as a caterer assures all who liko good things to eat, that at his place they can be accommodated. Don't pay 50 cents elsewhere when von can get the best dinner in town at ."JEFF'S for 25 cents. Tho latest patterns and styles of Ginghams and Calicoes, at the Empire Store. Buy your Lime of Gray at Portland prices. A full line of ladies' and children's Shoes, latest styles, to be found cheap atArvold's, sign of the Golden Shoe. Arvold sells Boots and Shoes cheaper than any one else in town, because we buy for cash. That Hacking Cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It Sold by W. E. Dement Just received a new lot of Parasola, at the Empire btore. AH the natent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest Eerfumery, and toilet articles, etc can e bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. uonns arujt store, opposite vciueii hctel, Astoria. SniLOii's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co For lame Back, Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents. For sale by W. E. Dement Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar shingles. The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bour bon, Ind., says: "Both myself nnd wife owe our lives toSnii.ou'8 Conhumptioj? Cuke." Sold by W. E. Dement. "Haclanetack," a lasting nnd fra grant perfume. Price 25 and CO cents. SoIdbyW.E. Dement AN INTERESTING WORK. History of tho Northwest Cot. "Tho Northwest Coast" is tho title of tho latest addition to Hubert H. Ban croft's "History of tho Pacific States of North America." It covers tho period from 1513 to 1800 the period of discov ery and exploration by several Europoan powers in the search for tho mythical northwest passage to the Indies and of tho exploration of the country in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries for tho purpose of traffio with tho Indians. This includes the rival claims to the dis covery of tho northwest coast by Drake and the Spanish freebooters, the story of the Nootka controversy, the explor ing and commercial expeditions sent out by oil the chief nations engaged in co!o nial trade, tb.9 growth of the maritime fur trade, the rise of the Hudson Bay Company and the history of the other companies which entered into the contest for the fur trade against tho great Eng lish monopoly. In tbe "preparation of this volume Mr. Bancroft has shown the samo tirales research and the simo ex traordinary activity in securing fresh material from tho lips of those pioneers who have made history, which character ized his first volumo of California. Six yeara ago the historian visited the North west territory and added a large amount of material to his already vast callection. To tho original journals oi some of tho foundors of tho Hudson Bay Company ho added a mass of verbatim reports of the narratives of pioneers, taken down by his own short-hand reporter and after ward transcribed. Many of these people have died since then, so that it is no idle claim of Mr. Bancroft that this "to no small extent is early historical knowl edge absolutely rescued from oblivion, and which) if lost, no power on earth could reproduce." The firat four chapters aro devoted to the mystery of tho northwest passage, which puzzled all the early explorers. Tho historian enters into thi3 subject at length, giving all the myths and legends of tho navigators, with the curious charts which they drew of tho unknown land. California in most of theso maps figures as an island and the explorers take the greatest liberties with the geography of the coast In order to make it conform to their theories. Of the credibility of some of these early navigators Mr. Bancroft says: "A dominant feature in northwest coast discovery and exploration is royal mendacity. Maritime lying reaches the climax and borders on tho heroic. Enough is known of climates and configurations to form bases for endless imaginings, and not enough in certain quarters to render detection likely; tho listener's mind onco made up to overlook tho audacious indif ference to truth on tho navigators, and he will find their tale not always unpleas ing." The accounts of the expeditions of these adventurers read like romance Often with small, unseaworthy craft they ventured to explore this stormy northern coast, to penetrate unknown bays and rivers and to bravo the dangers of attack by hostile Indians. They certainly showed the highest kind of courage, and, considering tho resoarces at their com mand, they accomplished more than many modern explorers with the latest scientific appliances. Of tho rival claim ants to tho discovery of Oregon and tho northern coast 4of California Mr. Ban croft is inclined to givo the credit to Drako rather than to Ferreols, the Levan tine pilot who thought he had discovered Oregon in 1543. Fletcher, who accom panied Drako as chaplain and who pre pared an account of the voyages, has done much to throw discredit upon tho expedition by his lying. Ho represented the hills of Oregon and California as cov ered with snow in Juno and the country as rich in gold and silver, while ho de clared that the expedition made an ad vance of six degrees of latitude in two days against contrary winds. Mr. Ban croft's final decision, after reviewing tho testimony of soma of the partisans of Drake, is as follews: I am therofore led to conclude that Drake was probably, though not certain ly, the first discoverer of tho western coast from Cape Mendocino to tho region of Cape Blanco, including fifty or sixty miles of the Oregon coast, but that his claim to discovery above latitude 43 dog. is not supported by existing evidence. Two interesting questions might have arisen in connection with this voyage, but never did, since England took no step3 to profit by Drake's discovery. Tho first is, What territorial rights, if any, do tho discoveries of a privateer or outlaw confer upon his nation? Aud tho second, Did not Cabrillo's voyage, extending to latitude 43 deg., or 44., according to an official diary written in good faith, give to Spain for the next two centuries and mora tho samo territorial rights as if he had really reached tho latitude named, oven though we may now bo certain that he did not go so far? A very readable accont is given of the adventures of tho Spanish nav igators who cruised about the northern coast and made many valuablo discover ies, Of the singular error of judgment which prevented their discoveries from being made public, tho author says: Thus the whole extent of the north west coast from latitude 42 to 55 deg. was explored and finally taken posses sion of for Spain by Perez, Heceta and Cuadra, in 1774-75. Tho results of these most important expeditions wero not published as they should have been, by tho Spanish Government, and for many years were known only through the little circulated English translation of'Mau relle's JournaI,"which was not, however, so faulty a work as it has generally been represented. The charts, which must have been tolerably complete, have un fortunately never been published, and aro not even known to exist in manu script. By tnis mistaken policy on tho part of their nation tho Spanish discov erers lost much of tho honor due them, but popularly given to later navigators, who in most instances substituted for the origin! new geographical names of their own choice. It does not appear, how ever, that by her error Spain eventually lost anything of territorial rights, or even possessions. In strong contradistinction to this pol icy was that adopted by England. Cook, after Drake, was the chief navigator. He carried his explorations far to tho north along tho Alaskan coast; estab lished the longitude of tho Oregon coast far more accurately than his predeces sors. He took with him to China a small collection of sea-otter furs and the dis covery of their value led to the fur trade, which was the chief stimulus to explora tion by English and American expedi tions. Cook's work was immediately given to the world, and he thus gained the honors of discovery which really be longed to the Spanish navigators. An American named Ledyard, who served as a corporal of marines under Cook, and who deserted soon after the discovery of the resources of the fur trade, tried to induce merchants in New York and Phil adelphia to fit out an exnedition for ihn fur trade, bat he received no encourage- mem. it Htuuiiioo mai mo Americans first began to interest themselves in this trade, which was soon destined to reach such great proportions. Some .Boston mercnants wero the pioneers in the trade, which afterward included As ter and other merchant princes of that day. The historian devotes four chap ters to an exhaustive description of the curious life and customs of the voyageurs and the coureurs de bois who bailt up the supremacy of the Hudson Bay Com pany. It is tho best picture which we can recall of this strance existence, nmn. ably because the historian has seen and talked with some of these peonle and hna visited their haunte, Irving, with all his literary skill, was unable to paint so vivid a picture. Another valuable chap ter is given up to a description of tho passes through the western mountains and tho trails by which emigration streamed across the continent. Rightly Mr. Bancroft says that their importance cannot be exaggerated as influences in determining tho settlement of the coun try The concluding chapter relates the experience of Mackenzie, tho first white man to cros3 tho Rocky Mountains above California and one of the most heroic of tho early explorers. FIRE ISSCKANCE ON THE PACIFIC COAST. For nearly p score of years the San Francisco board of Fire Underwriters has determined the rates of premium charged by tho leading firo insurance companies doing business on this coast. An exorbitant tariff, together with the binding term3 of membership pet forth by the board, havo caused during the past decade the withdrawal of inanv companies, which, by this means, have been enabled to conduct their business upon a more profitable and independent bisis. Although representatives of the leading foreign companies have re mained staunch supporters of the board, it is a well kdown fact that thsv fln- grantly violate the terms of contra-1, in order to compete with tho low rates of premium charged by uon board " corporations Realizing that tho rules governing the board were of too strin gent a nature, tho Home and Phoenix Insurance Company last winter took the initiative by severing its connection with that body. This movement created quite a stir in insurance circles, and since then tho existence of the board has bsen somewhat uncertain. Matters have been brought to a crisis by a change in tho raanpgement of a prominent Eng lish company the newly appointed agent of which is an English gentleman, who, upon assuming charge of tho Pacific coast branch, announced his intention of withdrawing from the board. Should this declaration be carried out a disband raentof that organization will undoubt edly ensue, a3 other underwriters rave pDSitively stated that they will adopt the course pursued by tho eastern insurance manager. Exciting discussions are now being hold upon the subject by prominent members of tho underwriting fraternity, and, in all probabilty, a special meeting of tho board will shortly be held for the purpose of disbandmeut. It is asserted that the compact system, now in voirao in Oregon, will be introduced in San Francisco, and should such be the case a feeling of harmony will again prevail among the underwriters of San Francis co. Mr. Stillman, manager of tho board for Oregon, has gone to San Francisco in the interest of the board. S. F. Alia. The "French Camp" Found. At an early day in Oregon, Indians from tho vicinity of Mt. Jefferson used to bring gold dust to French Prairie which they used in buying blankets and other "ictics" which they happened to fancy as necessary to their mako up. Strenuous efforts were made by the French, American and English settlers to find whero this precious stuff was ob tained, but the Indians when questioned upon tho subject, maintained a stolid si lence or gave evasive replies. Later on some of the French settlers married into this gold-producing tribe, and among others, Wm. McKay, a Scotchman, was let into tho secret but was bound by an oath of Indian Freo "Masonry never to divulge the locality of tho mines to any of the white race, which vow ho faithful ly kept to tho end of his existence. The Frenchmen who also became possessed of the secret of tho gold basin, died with tho knowledge hidden in their breasts. By degrees tho Indians faded away bo foi.. the encroachments of the white im migration, and today there are but few of tho tribe remaining, one of whom, an Indian woman, is still living on French Prairie. In Juno last, Al. Woodiugton, a well known resident of tho Waldo hills, went over to tho French Prairie and found tho Indian woman above mentioned, who ?ave him a description of tho French lamp mines, as she had seen it years before. With explicit instructions well in mind, Woodington started for tho vicinity of Mt. Jefferson, and as good luck would havo it, found the camp as it had been described to him. The only ro maining implements wero a frying pan and an old broken shovel. By prospect ing in the placer bed he filled two phials with dust and returned home. Last week ho and Wm. Eisenhart started for the old camp, Woodington in the mean time having staked off a claim for him self. He is satisfied, says our informant, that ho has struck the true business and will thoroughly investigate it. Tho loca tion of these new mines is about twenty-five or thirty miles from tho Molalla mines, nnd about sixty miles from Silvertou. Much time and money has been spent in trying to find tho old "French camp," and now that it has been identified, rich developments aro expected. Silcerlon Appeal. Qnenlault Reservation. Capt. Chas. Willoughby, Indian agent at Queniault, writes as follews: "Tho ocean beach from this place to Damon, the nearest postoffice on Gray's harbor, is ono of tho most monotonous and lonely imaginable. There is an un ending line of forest and sea view, tho lattor being almost always sail-less. Tho derricks or tripods of tho otter hunters, from forty to fifty feet high, standing on tho beaoh have no moro effect to relievo tho sameness, although they at 'first strike one by their novelty, than a set of telegraph poles. Tho two most striking objects are: first, a houso built on a high rock which stands far out among tho breakers, chained down to withstand stormy weather; it is used by the otter hunters; and second, another isolated rock at least two hundred feet high, al most ovenly rounded and just far enough away to bo softened nnd misty in the out line, wnose nign anu loity arenway iooks like the mysterious entrance to some un known and ghostly region. Three miles from the Indian villaco Queniault, a high point must bo crossed, whoso steep anu muaay siues anu ancient corauroy road ono mile and a quarter along the summit, is a terror to tho reservation teamster in the winter season. An in stance of tho work of time in changing the course of tho Queniault river is seen in tho washed-out stumps everywhere visible, whose roots rise high in tho air. Aa we aro thirty mile3 from Damon you can perhaps realize how isolated we are." Mr. M. Juhn, (Stiefel, Julin & Co hen) Baltmo re, Met, writes:"! have used St. Jacobs Oil, the great pain cure, in my family for backache, sprains and bruises, with wonderful success, and would not be without n bottle in tbe bouse at any cost." Aoticc. Dinner at" JEFF'S'' CHOP HOUSE everyday from 4:30 to 8 o'clock. The best 25-cent meal in town : soup, fish, seven kinds of meats, vegetables, pie, pudding, etc. Tea or coffee included. All who have tried him say Jeff Is the "BOSS." Syrup of Figs. Nature's own true Laxative. Pleas ant to the palate, acceptable to the Stom ach, harmless in its nature, painless in its action. Cures habitual Constipation, Biliousness, Indicestion and kindred ills. Cleanses the system, purifies the uioou, repuiaie-s ine ljivcr anu acis on the Bowels. Breaks up Colds, Chills and Fever, etc. Strengthens the organs on which it acts. Better than bitter, nauseous Liver medicines, pills, salts and draughts. Sample bottles free, and large bottles for sale Uy W. E. Dement & Co., Astoria. Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron chltls Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by W. E, Dement. D'YESOIM) THAT X0W1 There is more money in circulation in Astoria to-day than in any other town of its size on the coast Astobiak. If there is more than you know what to do with, you mav send over fivG or six car loads. Seattle Herald 31. A box of new silver dollars will be sent you by express (C, O. D.) to-morrow. The top of tho bottom of the river at Walker's Island won't let a vessel draw ins twenty feet of wter pas3. Tho Kirkicood must be lightered. Astorian. Turn the dang thing up sides down nnd see how it will work. If no co, club it. Seattle Herald 13. Resp2Ctfully referred to the Oregonian. Cjxstin: skipp3r3 state that whales are so numerons it is d.ftuult for vessels to keep out of their way at times. As TonuN. Yes, Captain Alexander inform ed us this morning that on his last up trip he had to send two boats in advance of the Queen to clear the way. Come on with another whale yarn. Seattle Her ald 31. We said "coasting sUiopers" and not skipping coastera. Logan's letter having been submitted to a committee of grammarians is pro nounced all correct. Astoeiax. We're proud of him. Logan attended tho same school that wo did. He was considered the most inapt pupil in attendance. No telling what may happen to ns. Seattle Herald, 31. - No indeed. You might yet be sentenced to serve a term in the Seattle city coun cil. THE WAY Goods are Slaughtered AT THE XOW IX PKOOKKSS AT Suit ana Gloat House. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, CLOAKS, WEAPS, ULSTERS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, ACTUALLY AT lour Own Prices ! Garments Made to Order AKD Goods Sold by the Yard. 3T Remember this will only last a few (lavs. FIRST DOOR Below Rescue Engine House. ASTORIA, OREGON. LEO. 1. STOCK, Maxager. The Leading House. THE LARGEST STOCK. The Eiaest ai Choicest Goods. AT Carl Adler's Crystal Palace. BooUh, Stntlonnry, Fancy Goodn, Toyn, Baby Carriage!. Solid Gold and Silver Jewelry "Watches and Cloclca, Pictured. Albums, And the largest and finest assortment of miscellaneous goods north of San Francisco. Pianos and Musical Instruments. ESAll my goods are Guaranteed to be as represented, and If not satisfactory you will find me here six mouths or a year from now to make everything right. A FIUST-CLASS watch-maker In attend ance. All worK guaramecu. You are cordially Invited to call and In spect the handsome newgoods just received. CARL ADLER'S CRYSTAL PALACE. House Wanted. A SIX-ROOMED HOUSE IN A GOOD locality, with plenty water. Apply at this office. Notice to the Public. millS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT I X want to settle up my business. Those knowing themselves Indebted to me will please make Immediate settlement. Any one having a claim against me will nlease bring it in at once. pieast urn 0 MIKE MEYER Astoria, July 1G, 1831. P. Blankholm. Cigars, Tobacco and Notions, FRUITS Cor. Squemoqua aud Olney streets, Astoria. SometlffStartlM! tat Clearance Sale PILGER'S G. H, COOPER! AJEdflHKfjl! Mk' Jmf&BSfBB&ii'1 Vr- - SlJRl 3 vvvmiiftHH THE Leading Dry Goods OF ASTOHXA. Silks ! Silks ! Silks ! We are now showing the largest and choicest assort ment of BLACK and COLORED SILKS ever shown in Astoria at REMARKABLY LOW FIGURES. Ladies in need of such goods and want to get the genuine article would do well to give us a call. Bonnet's famous Black Silks in all numbers. Rich Brocaded Silks, Rhadames, Moires and Cet Colored Gros Grain Silks. Latest Shades. "Fn-nnv "Rrnp.ndefl Rillra "Notd- Designs. Evening Silks, in O- HL COOPEB, Pythian Building, - Astoria, Oregon. ASTORIA Best BREAD in the City. Best CANDIES. Best CAKES and PASTRY. Best ICE CREAM. Finest Ornamental Work to Order. ED. JACKSON. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Kogers old stand, comer of Casa and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. ITorseshoelng. Wagons made ahd repaired. Good work guaranteed. IT. D. NEWBURY. I. STEVENS. I CITY BOOK STORK, Have just received a mammoth stock of Books. The yeunp: and old, rich and poor can all be accommodated. AGENTS FOR THE Kranich &. Bach and Slandsfoldt & Xotnl Pianos and Western Cottage Organs, Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru ments will be promptly filled. NeWDMT wens d. a. Mcintosh. File Cloiiii Straw Hats, Fine Men ear, Choice Summer Suitings Mad to Reduced and Clothing House all the latest tints. Summer ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE, AUG. DAELSON, Proprietor. Itebulltand Refitted Thronghont. Tho Best of WINES. LIQUORS, AXD CIGARS. For a Good Cigar, call for one of "Danielson's Best." Comer West 9th and Water Streots, Astoria. no-6m J. H. D. GRAY. Wholesale and retail dealer Id. GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT. General Storage and "Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria. Oregon. THE BEST IS THE Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and is Endorsed by all who use It. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Solo Ajrentu for Astoria. Extra Large Sizes. order at cs ! ! -T ., - I -v