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C3J ltc gattjj tom ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY AUGUST 9.1881 ISSUED EVERY MOBNING. (Monday excepted) J. P. HAL.LORAN & COMPANY, TUBL1SHEUS AND rROPKIETOItS, ASTORIAX BUILDING, - - CASSSTRECT Terms of Subscription. Served by Carrier, per week l5cts. Jsent by Mail, per month cOcLs. " one year .... .S7.00 Free of postage to subscribers. "Advertisements inserted by the vear at the rate of $2 per square per month. Tran sient advertising fifty cents per square, each insertion. Notice To Advertisers. TnE Astoriax guarantees to its ad vertisers the largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia river. ASTORIA AM YICIMTV. There are Gl,003 cases salmon on the O. R.&N.dock. A big fire was reported raging in Al bina at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. The A. B. Field is off for Tillamook from Main street -wharf, at six o'clock this morning. Seattle is beginning to do what Astoria most go at some of these days build a sea -wall to protect the channel. The Columbia is due this morning. The barkentino Tarn O'Shanter and the tern Lilliebonne arrived in yesterday. The tug Astoria, -which left here last bnnday, got to ban Jbrancisco Wednes day, making the trip in good time. To publish a list of the arrivals and sojourners at the seaside would be like p reprint of the Portland directory. .Nio Davich, of the Pacific market, re ceives fresh fish daily and supplies fami lies, restaurant and hot-el keepers. Note the fact that the popular steamer Gen. Miles goes down to the ocean to morrow on the mo3t delightful of excur sions. The Astoria and Coast Transportation Co.'s steamer was yesterday attached by J. C. Trullinger for a claim of $2,190. It will probably be settled to-day. Mrs. "Woods, a native of Switzerland, aged 56, was found dead in the river near Oregon City, last Wednesday. It is thought to bo a case of suicide. Katherine Smith obtained a decree of divorce from her husband, George W. Smith, in the state circuit court at Portland last Tuesday, on a charge of de sertion. They were married at Ft. Canby in 1878. The Belle of Oregon arrived down yes terday. She has 450 tons of wheat aboard and will take on about 32,000 cases salm -on. The Alameda toon on 5,uuu cases at Brookfield and came down yesterday. She has 500 tons flour aboard and will take about 35,000 cases more. The ladies of the Presbyterian church are making arrangements to hold a pub lic ice cream festival at Liberty hall on Thursday evening next. A programme of choice vocal and instrumental music and literary exercises is in course of preparation for the occasion. In the circuit court yesterday Alder dyce, Carlson and Manuel, against each of whom had been found an indictment, plead not guilty. The grand jury found two other indictments, one against And rew Baldetta,for assault, and one against M. Conlen for larceny, Another was found against Ed. Roe, but as he has "been adjudged insane, and he is now in Salem, it is not likely it will be pushed. Kicolai Ludwigborg was admitted to citi zenship, and court adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning. Chas. Crocker, vice-president of the Central Pacific railroad is in Portland and leaves for San Francisco to-morrow. An swering an inquiry relative to the future of the Central Pacific's Oregon extension, be said he did not want to build another mile of railroad in California until the . people manifested some desire to have more railroads. Their extension to a connection with the Oregon and Califor nia near the state line would likely bo built some time, but not in the immedi ate future. Mr. "W. T. Coleman's visit to Astoria has been enlivened by the appearance of various papers of a litigious nature.. S. D. Adair served a summons and com plaint yesterday, which, it is alleged, would have been served in '81 had a sim ilar opportunity been afforded. Last evening the British Columbia Packing company also caused papers to be served on Mr. Coleman, calling upon him for an account in reference to 27,500 cases of salmon alleged to have been delivered to him in 18S2 and 1883, and in case of fail ure to so account, suing for the recovery of $137,5000. The Jubilee Singers. Fully two thousand people were at the ,tate Capitol last night to listen to the concert tendered by the Original Nash ville Students to the Tennessee legisla ture and their friends. The main audi torium was filled with elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen, while the galleries looked like bouquets freshly plucked from some flower garden. It was a charming treat; one that was heartily appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed. It is astonish ing what pathos, what soul stirring beauty, dwells in the voice of these black skinned songsters. By nature they are endowed with the soul of music; by cul ture this genius has been under perfect control, and for melody, for sweetness of voice, for correct time, for expressions of true vocal sentiment, their quaint, weird like refrains brought back to memory visions of the old plantation days, camp meetings, break-downs, fields and forests of the ante-bellum sunny south. Nash ville World. Card of Thanks. "We kindly thank all those of upper and lower Astoria who assisted w in at tending to the lost rites of our son. James Bell Mabt A. Bell. Upper Astoria, Aug. 8, 1884. Girl Wauled To do housework for family of five. No washing. Apply at this office. Popular .Reading No. S. Just received at Adler's Bookstore. Just Received! At Carl Adler's: a large stock of new music, vocal and instrumental. New music received weekly at Carl Adler's leading music and book store. Just received a new lot of Parasols, at the Empire Store. Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed edar shingles. Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread every Sunday at Jeffs from 5 a.m. to 2 P.M. A lull line of ladies' and children's Shoes, latest styles, to be found cheap at Arvold's, sign of the Gglden Shoe. "Hacfcmetaclc" a lasting and fra grant perfume. Price 25 ana 50 cents. Sold by Ww E. Dement Aryold will sell a largo stock of Boots and Shoes at cost, at the Leading boot and shoe store. A full line of Ladies' Lace Mitts of all descriptions, to be found at the Empire Store. Thm intpttfc Tatterns ana stvies 01 styles Ginghams and Calicoes, at the Empire 0LATS0P COUNTY TIDE LAUDS. A Great and Permanent Wealth. Source of Tk Succer.Kftil Method of Reclamation Adopted by a Practical Mas.. The great fertility of the soil of our county is a constant source of surprise and a constant theme of comment on the part of visitora to our section. 'Whatever part of the country is brought under cul tivation the same magnificent results en sue. Mr. Mowry, who was in The Astob- ias office a few days ago and whoso great research and unwearied observation gives weight to his -words, said that in all his travels in this country he never saw any soil that was so well adapted to ag riculture and so full of the constituents necessary for successful vegetable growth, as that on the farm of Hon. W. H. Gray of Klaskanine. Doubtless had Mr. Mow ry visited other parts of the county he would have found soil equal in value and fully as productive as tb.pt which he ex amined, for, contrary to the usual ocean coast, the soil of this county, is, through out, composad of the richest and most nourishing components. More especially is this true of the tide lands, which form such a large and valu able percentage of Clatsop's area. While the work of clearing from timber the land farther back is laborious and expens ive involving in some cases a cost of 100 an acre the dyking of k je tide lands, though no less costly, insures at once an area of tillable soil convenient to market and capable of growing any cereal except Indian corn, and .iny root or grass known to man. lhat this is not theory is proved by the fact that many of our citizens have demonstrated its truth. Messrs. Warren, Hobson, Nurnburg, JBartholdes, and. u score of others have tried it and have been uniformly successful. Some time ago Hon. Geo. B. Loriug, C. S. commissioner of agriculture, ad dressed a letter to Mr. Warren asking for information on the matter of reclaiming tide lands, and requesting that n list of twenty-six questions which he enclosed relative to the subject be answered. Mr. Warren's reply is such a complete exposition of the matter that in response to many inquiries from parties who ask for information relative to the same sub ject, we give it entire, Mr. Warren having kindly placed a copy of bis letter at our disposal. Following is tho reply to the commis sioner's letter from Washington, D. C: Geo. B. Loring, Commissioner of Agri culture, Washington, D. C: Dear Sib: In reply to your communica tion of tho 23th ult, I will as briefly as possible give you such facts as I have been able to gather in relation to tide lands and marshes through an observa tion of more than thirty years near the mouth of the Columbia river, and a practical exjerience in reclaiming said lands of about five years. The tide lands in this vicinity are of two separate and distinct formations. That portion bordering the streams.nvers and bays consists of a stiff muck formed by the sediment and wash from the rivers, together with the annual decay of vegeta tion from the soil; contains a small per centage of sand, and is what we term clay lands, and is from three to four feet deep, resting upon a subsoil or lower strata of slate colored clay of unknown depth. The other class of tide lands are called peat or beaver-dam lands, which are found adjacent to the high lands, around the heads of tide sloughs and farther inland from the bays and rivers. These lands bear some resemblance to peat, and seem to be composed almost entirety of decomposed vegetable matter, and range from three to ten feet in depth and usually resting upon sand. m The tide lands have an average eleva tion of about one foot above ordinary high tide the mean rise of which is about six and one-half feet, and is some times increased by southerly storms in winter from four to four and one-half feet, or more than three feet above the surface. Mydike3 arejof tho following dimen dimen seons: Base ten feet, height five and top four feet, and are always constructed from material adjacent thereto, (i. e.) a ditch is cut on each side of the dike, two feet from the base of the same, sufficient in width to furnish the requisite amount of material. And it is entirely unneces sary to remove the turf from the surface before constructing the dike. My tide gates or sluice ways, are placed in, or adjacent to tho large sloughs or tide streams, crossed by the dike; and are constructed of plank eighteen inches wide and threo inches thick. Tho bot tom being tho width of two plank resting on, and securely spiked to cross timbers well bedded. The sides are composed of a single plank, the top being covered with the same material laid at right an gles or croasways to the structure, and the whole thing well spiked together and placed from five to seven feet below the surface. The gates are placed on the outer end of the box or sluice way, and hung on wooden hinges which extend three feet above the box, thus holding them in a perpendicular position during slack water at turn of tide when the box is partially submerged, and prevents the gate from floating, or rising up before the incoming tide is sufficiently strong to force them shut. My dike is two miles long, was finished in June, 1879, and reclaims three hundred and twenty five acres. It crosses ten sloughs or tide streams which vary in width from twen ty to one hundred feet, and are of an average depth of about eight feet. These sloughs are dammed with tho same ma terial from which the dike is constructed, with the addition of sufficient brush to hold the mass together, no plank or piles being 'necessary; in fact it is en tirely useless and a great additional ex .penBe. The bases of the dams are forty feet wide in tho bed of the streams, and twenty feet at the surface, through the center of which the dike is constructed same as on the land, and leaving a berme five feet on each side. My dike was experimental, but after a trial of nearly five years, can say it is a success in every particular. As there is no seepage, the tide gates, nine in number working well and giving ample drainage. We have taken no precaution to con struct the dike against the burrowing of musk rats, which alone give us any trouble, and the damage by them has not cost to exceed fire dollars per annum on two miles of dike. The average cost of constructing dikes similar to mine, with wages at two dol lars per day, would bo about five dollars per rod and 23 cents per cubic yard for filling sloughs. And the cost per acre of reclaiming land in this vicinity would be from five to ten dollars, where reclaimed in large tracts, or say from five hundred to several thousand acres. Where failures have occurred in at tempts to reclaim land, it has been only from lack of money dt muscle, as there is no trouble whatever in making it a success in this section, if dikes are built of dimensions sufficient to withstand the nTARsnre of three and a half or nossiblv four feet of water. And the material of their construction, the clay lands above described are of the very best for that purpose. But the cost of building and maintain ing dikes through tho peat or beaverdam lands would be somewhat greater than the above estimate, in consequence or the material being too light and inclined to shrink and settle, through the process of decomposition. But it is seldom nec essary to construct dikes through that class of lands in this vicinity, for the TPJison that the location of the peat lands, as already described, makes it un necessary to dike through them, as the heavier soil or clay is invariably found along the front or shore line of the bays oTifl rivers. The common method of treating re claimed lands Is similar to that of any other prairie country, with perhaps this exceptien: That while the prairies of the west are usually broken during the early summer months, these lands can be broken at any season 01 the year. And my method is to sow in oatsall that is broken in winter and spring, prior to the first of June; and after harv est to cross-plow and seed with timothy or clover, which insures a good crop of hay for the following year, or say, from two to three tons per acre. After which it will produce from three to five tons per acre from one cutting, for many years, besides fall pasture of sufficient value to pay the expensa of making the hay. And a comparison between these lands and up lands for general farming, gar dening, grazing, eic., would be almost as marked as a comparison between the fer tile prairies of Illinois or the beautiful valley of the Genesee of New York with the and and sandy sage plains of uoiora do. In fact, the tide lands of the Pacific when reclaimed are unsurpassed in fer tility, and well adapted to all kinds of cereals, vegetables, grasses and fruits, susceptible of cultivation in this latitude and climate, and are, without doubt, tno greatest source of undeveloped agricul tural wealth on these western shores. And while in the natural state these lands produce many kinds of wild grasses, among which are wild clover, red top, rye grass, bunch grass and several other varieties of more or less value. But the marshes are too low and wet for general pasturage, except for cattle and hogs, and are of but little value for hay on account of the difficulty in curing it, as the tides on full and new moon usually flood the land. Marshes can doubtless bo reclaimed with profit anywhere on this coast but farther inland along the Co lumbia and other large streams, the ex pense would be much greater in conse quence of the annual freshets, which sometimes flood the inland marshes from six to ten feet deep for several weeks, while near the mouth of the Columbia and along ail the bays and inlets on the coast, both north and south, whero hun dreds of thousands of acres of these lands exist, there is nothing to contend with in diking but the tides. And while many thousands of acres of tide lands in this vicinity have been owned and occupied by the pioneers of Oregon for more than thirty years very little has been done or attempted in the way of reclaiming. In fact, five years ago there was not fifty acres of reclaimed tido land on the Co lumbia river, and to day there is less than five, hundred acres. The prin cipal reasons are that time and capital are required to insure sue cess. And many claimants are unable and some unwilling to expend the neces sary amount and wait for returns. To illustrate: Mr. A owns two hundred acres which he desires to reclaim; B owns tho same amount, but has not the means to join Mr. A. Mr. C has an adjoining tract, but has no faith in tho enterprise, etc. And probably these several parcels of land aro so situated that the wholo can be reclaimed almost as cheaply as one fourth the amount. And probably the par ty who refuses to dike will also refuse to sell. And we have no laws either gen eral, state or local, which will compel Mr. C to pay his proportion of tho expense, or even grant tho right of way for a dike across his premises. But notwithstand ing all these difficulties, and the fact that many of the early settlers had no faith in successfully reclaiming tide lands by diking, tho experiments of tho last few years, have not only settled the question of diking, but have demonstrated the fact, that these lands when reclaimed are nowhere surpassed in fertility and productiveness. And tho result is, that the old sleepsrs of a quarter of a century are waking up. Companies are being formed, individuals are going to work, and I predict that be fore the birth of the new year, several thousand acres will have been reclaimed in this neighborhood and county. There are several other topics in this connection to which I should be glad to refer, but time forbids. This letter is al ready too long, and I will leave them for him who wields an abler pen. Bespectfully yours, D. K. Wabben. Jobuson 'tu Unlrersal fyclopotdla Besf." kthe "The amount of information is won derful." lit. Hon. W. E. Gladstone. "More knowledge than an ordinary library. Pres. M. B. Anderson. 'Lucid, able and comprehensive." Hon. Wm. Lloyd Garrison, LL. D. "Extremely useful to all classes." Hon. Chas. O'Conor, LL. D. "It is superior to all others." Pres. E. G. .Robinson, LL. D. "Nothing superior to it." John G. Whittier, the poet. "Good authority for the next half cen tury." Ohas. Francis-Adams, LL. D. "It is a valuable mine of information." Hon. Roscoe Conkling, LL. D. C. H. Libby, general manager Pacific coast, Portland, Oregon. A Fact. Messrs. Abell & Son, the Leading Pho tographers, have largest, most complete and tho handsomest furnished photo graphic gallery on the Pacific coast. Work as fine, prices less than San Fran cisco. 29 Washington St., Portland. For a Neat Fitting Bool Jr Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, 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 constantly arriving. Custom work. Notice. 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." Stop That Cough By going to J. E. Thomas's and getting a bottle of Leroy's Cough Balsam. It wiix cure you. . Furnished Booms to Rent. Inquire atIrs. Campbell's, over Gem Saloon. lllH SUCPCbH Financially andsoclallv are largely due to his excellent health. If his system were clogged and feverish, no doubt he would fall as so many others do. But why not enjoy good health when one can please the palate at the same time? Svrup of Figs is not only pleasant to the taste, it also cleanses the system thoroughly, yet painlessly; it is harm less In its nature, and strengthens the organs on which It acts so that retrular haolts may he formed, and the sufferer permanently restored to health and happiness, Jsample bottles free and large bottles for sale by 7. E. Dement (UO. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest Eerfumery, and toilet articles, etc can e bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug store, opposite OcMden hctel, Astoria. Buy jour Lime of Gray at Portland prices. Foi Dyspepsia andLiver Complaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. Sold by W. E. Dement. Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co Croup, Whooping Cough and Brou chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by W. E. Dement The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bour bon, ina. says: "jjoui myself and wife owe our lives toSniLon's Consumption Cubk." Sold by "V. E. Dement, OXE OF ASTORIA'S HONORED riOXEERS. Whot SerrntT-Sixtk Rlrthda) brated Yesterday. was Cele- Gen. Jno. Adair was seventy-six years old yesterday, and the day was made the occasion of congratulation end kindly remembrance from many friends here and elsewhere. A few months ago the general and his wife celebrated their golden wedding, a privilego granted to few, that after fifty years of wedded life they live in honored age surrounded by their friends. On that occasion the following poem, writ ten by Jno. Thomas, was read, and is now given the immortality of type: warrrEX os the occasion of the ooldkx WEDnixo or qes. johx and mbs. atjaib, J.C1UABT -TJ, lOt. Around the social, joyous board A genial spirit seems to flow, Whoso harmony has stretched its chord Through beaming lamp and ingle glow. 'Tis the reflection of each heart That lends a radiance to the light: And from its happiness imparts Its gladsome tone to all, to-night. For naught conspired to mar tho bliss, But lack of absent, loving friends; Or consummate full happiness, Though distant they, our spirits blend. "Mamma, why are we all so gay?" An urchin to its mother said; "Is it my grandpa's natal dav. Or was it on this day he wed?" "Come here," replied an honored guest. "Nor tease your busy mother so; Til aid you in your curious quest With what my knowledge can bestow." "Just fifty years ago to-day; Your grand-sire gave himself away For a jewel rich, whose lustre she J A moral nimbus round his head; He, much esteemed for nianlv worth, Buoyant with hope and manhood's pride, Then led your revered granddam forth, A blooming, blushing, modest bride." "Not then, as now, he trod the soil With faltering step and pensive brow, To hunt all day, 'twere then no moil, But lent his cheek a healthful glow." "And fifty years have left their trace Upon your grandma's form and face. The lovelocks shading there her brow Were glossy dark but silvered now; Time's ruthless wing whilst flapping by, Spares but the lovelight in her eye. Some years 'mid native scenes they spent, And social intercourse refined; Where modesty with beauty blent And chivalry and worth combined; And children blessed tho nuptial tie And riveted their unity. Full soon these much loved scenes must change, Those social landmarks pass from view; Tho flock must quit its cosy grange For pastures rough, and scenery new; From gentleness and manners mild, To savagery, and howling wild. Hardships, sickness, e'en death to dare That in the breeze o'er Chagres flow. And struggle with their infant care, And Ocean's crested billows flow To where its surges doth subside, And minglo with Columbia's tide." "They surely deemed the contrast vast While pondering on their present lot, Between homo comforts of the past, A mansion nntl n wonflmnn'a nf Doubtless they felt it for awhile. ijut named it only with a smile." "But who will teach their winsome bairnB, And fit them for their birth and station? Fow clerks they'll find amang the kerns To meet tho imrxvrtftnfc rvvunnn No useful knowledge comes amiss. xour granama was tneir tutoress. Full well she did her arduous part; Nor Rliirkwl lipr RncreI nVilicrnirm Training their morals, mindsiuid hearts 10 matcn me peerage or tne nation. Her modest worth and accomplishment Is sure her noblest monument. "Your grand-sire's record has not blur red The bright escutcheon of his name; (Though envious tongues, with lies ab surd, Would gladly blast its well-earned fame,) Nay, few have spanned .his length of years That more unsullied record bear , To keep it pure should bo your care; And all that bear the name Adair." "Your great grand-sire's name will long remain Inscribed upon historic pages; For your young heart .supplies your veins With blood of patriots and sages, And Christian heroes for conscience' sake Than yield their faith, dared steel and stake." For 'tis not what we might have been, Or what we were; Tho vital consequence, I ween, Is what we are. Mr Carl F. Espenscbade, Mifflin town, Juniata Co., Penna., writes, that he was injured severely, but by applying St Jacobs Oil, he was cured at once. WHAT! Io You Think that ''Jen' or The Chop House Gives you a meal for nothing, and a glass of something to drink? "Not much !" but he gives a better meal and more of it than anyplace in town for 25 cents. He buys by the wholesale and pays cash. "That settles it." "JEFF" Atenoimous expense has secured the services of Phofessoh Ellis, one of the best white cooks in the state; and Jeff proposes to excel any of his former efforts in the culinary art. Italian dish es a .specialty. Popular Physic! bhs. There is a growing demand on all sides for remedies agreeable to the taste as well as beneficial in effect, and the leading physicians and druggists gladly welcome to the list of new reme dies all preparations possessing real merit and" a pleasant taste. It is now admitted by all who have tried the new remedy, which is having such an im mense sale Syrup of Figs that "it Is the most agreeable and efficacious prep aration ever discovered. If you want the best of all Liver medicines and pur gatives, Syrup of Figs is your choice. Trial bottles free and large bottles for sale by W. E. Dement. Arvold sells Boots and Shoes cheaper man any one cisc in iown, oecanse we ouy lor casn. That Hacking Couch can bo so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it Sold by W. E. Dement Roscoe 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 like good things to eat, that at his place they can be accommodated. Don't pay 50 cents elsewhere when you can getlho best dinner in town at JEFF'S for 25 cents. For lame Back. Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents. For saleiy W. E. Dement Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment & Co. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem edy. Price 50 cents, Masai Injector free. For, sale by W.E. Dement PERSONAL MESTIOX. Dr. A. E. Shaw has returned from Seat tle. Lieutenant Schwatkn is on tho incom ing steamer. "Wm, Hume of Eagle Cliff, is registered at the Occident. Hon.W.D. Hare, ex-collector of this port, 13 m me city. J. L. Sibley, manager of the Hobson ville cannery, goes to Tillamook this morning. H. Wise goes to San Francisco to-mor- in the building recently occupied by Jor dan fc Bozorth. Pianos To Rent. On favorable terms; at Carl Adler's Music Store. i SoietisStarli! THE WAY Goods are Slaughtered AT THE le NOW IX PKOOlrUSS AT PI LGER'S Suit ani Cloafc House. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, CLOAKS, WRAPS, ULSTERS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, ACTUALLY AT lour On Prices ! Garments Made io Order AND Goods Sold by the Yard. J3jT Remember this will only last a few clays. FIRST DOOR Below Rescue Engine House. ASTORIA, OREGON. LEO. 1. STOCK, Manager The Leading House. THE LARGEST STOCK. The Finest and. Choicest Goods. -AT Carl Adler's Crystal Palace. Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Toys, Baby Carriages. Solid Gold and Silver Jewelry Watches and Clocks, Pictures, Albums, And the largest and fluost assortment of miscellaneous goods north of San Francisco. Pianos and Musical Instruments. E3TAU my goods are guaranteed to be as represented, and if not satisfactory you will find me here six months or a vear from now to make everything right. A FIRST-CLASS watch-maker In attend ance. All work guaranteed. You arc cordially invited to call aud In spect the handsome newgoods Just received. CARL ADLER'S CRYSTAL PALACE. P. Blankholm. Cigars, Tobacco and Notions, FRUITS Cor. Squemoqua and Olney streets, Astoria. Fishermen's Headquarters. THE GENUINE GAPE ANN OILED CLOTHING, OVEBALLS, COATS. HATS, SHIRTS, GDM BOOTS, Etc. And a complete outfit, of Best Quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE of any EstaV lisaraent In the city. F. A. STOKES & CO. Have opened a' New Stock of Al goods In the store next door to Foard & Stokes, and GUARANTEE SATISFACTION To all Customers. well to call on IIUUUUUIV Uobb's, for Tapping and Patting la of Water Pipes. IT WILL PAY YOU IrTeat Clearance Sa PLUMBING! G. H. COOPER! THE Leading Dry Goods OP ASTORIA. 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 Grot Grain Silks. Latest Shades. Fancy Brocaded Silks, New Designs. Evening Silks, in all the latest tints. Summer Silks in checks and stripes. O. H. OOQFEB, 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. Gr. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSM1TH1NG, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work, Horsesholnp. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. W. P. KKWBURY. I. STEVEXS. & CITY BOOK STORE, Have just received a mammoth stock of Books. The young and old, rich and poor can all he accommodated. , AGENTS FOR THE Kranlcli A. Back and 3f andsfeldt A XotHi Planes aad WeHtorn Cottage Orffaas, Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru ments will he promptly filled. Stem mm D. A. MclNTOSH. Fine ClotlM Straw Hats, Fine Merwear, Choice Summer Suitings 2de to Reduced and Clothing House "SSFSHS ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE, AUG. DANIELSON, Proprietor. Rebuilt and Befitted ThroujjkoMt. - The Best of WINES, liiqiJORS, AND CIGAHS. For a Good Cigar, call for one of "Danielson's Best." Corner West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria. no-Gm J. a. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer In. 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 o:s:ELA.:F:Eja,3? z 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 Sole Agents for Astoria. Extra Large Sizes. order act cs ! !