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cv Wxt gutty tftatm ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY ...AUGUST 23. 1S84 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted) J. F. HALL.ORAN & COMPANY, PUBLISHERS AXD mOl'IUKTOIlS, A8TORIAN BUILDING. - - CASS STItEKT Terras of Subscription. Solved by Carrier, per week 15cts ent Dy Mall, per month COcts. rttlO Ipflf .S7.00 Free of postage to subscribers." "Advertisements inserted by the year at the rate of $2 per square per month. Tran sient advertising fifty cents per square, each Insertion. Notice To Advertisers. The Astobian guarantees to its ad vertisers the largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia river. Astoria and "Vicinity. "When Johnny comes marching homo again!" Nearly 2,000 people are at tho seashore this season. Torchlight procession to-night; music by the band. The Alden Besse is loading lumber and spars at East Portland for Hong Kong. The "Wliite Star Packing Co. holds its annual meeting at ten o'clock this morn ing. The stockholders of the Odd Fellows' Land and Building association meet at two o'clock this afternoon. The victorious delegation from Astoria will be down on tho Wide West this evening. Give 'em a benefit. Give the boys a welcome to-night. They met worthy contestants in the val ley and won a well-earned victory, Bran is being shippad to California from this state by the thousand sacks this year. The Columbia carried down 3,504 sacks. The attention of the ladies is specially directed to . C. Holden's auction sale of millinery goods, etc., at half-past two this afternoon. The Miles leaves Gray's dock at 7:4:5 to-morrow morning for tho seashore, the Cape and Ilwaco. Get your tickets at Capt. Gray's office. Reports from the sea-shore are to the effeot that the boys are having no end of fun, which makes it all the more aggra vating to those who can't get away. The barkentine North Bend went up stream yesterday in tow of the Clara Parker. The Clara Parker will load at Portland for Ilwaco, coming down on Monday. Blood on the door knob and bell-pull of a prominent physician yesterday morning led the p. p. to wonder greatly thereat. There may be a startling item revealed yet. Yesterday's Astobian containing a crit icism on Ingersoll was so quiokly bought up that an extra edition was run off, copies of which can be had at the office this morning. An Olympia merchant found an old dictionary in his store last Tuesday, said dictionary having been lost by the O. m. in 1859. It is a safe bet that that merch ant doesn't advertise. The Werra.lOS days from Liverpool :the C.S. Bemcnt, 116 days from Philadelphia, the Orisedale, 14G days from Liverpool and the Alplicta, 145 days from London are the leading vessels now looked for. -The excursion to "Westport next "Wed nesday on the Clara Parker promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. Tickets can be had at the City Bookstore, or from any of the mem bers. There is a man named Eedell in -Portland who has a companion possessed of the remarkable faculty of mesmerizing Eedell. He is a godsend to the Portland papers who consider him worth half a column. "W. D. Palmer, Robt. Ingersoll's agent, says the redoubtable Robert will come back here and give another lecture. That's Sood. "Let ns have courage." "Our onbts are the most intelligent thing about us." From all accounts the Astoria boys captured more than the prizes at the re cent contest. In Salem they set the sol .ema Salemites wild with delight and " woke them up to the fact that this end of the state plays second fiddle to none other. No. Ones are going to celebrate their fourteenth anniversary next Friday by a grand ball at Occidental hall. The pro ceeds will be devoted to the payment for their new hose carriage. It will be the pleasing duty of the citizens of Astoria to see that their expectations are real ized. The Seattle newspapers are having a regular monkey and parrot time. Solve the problem as others have done. Ap peal to the good sense of the public. Get out an honest, reliable newspaper as good as the town will stand and be -sure of success. That is what the Post-Intelligencer seems to be doing. Inquiry among the salmon packers of Astoria and vicinity elicits the fact that the great industry of this section will be well represented at the New Orleans ex position next winter. Such an exposi tion as the New Orleans affair is just like advertising. For every dollar you ex pend .you get one hundred back. At the late session of the Firemen's State association, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres ident, Ben S. "Worsley, of Rescue Engine Co., No. 2, Asteria: vice president, A. E. Strang, of Alert JEook and Ladder Co., No. 1, Salem; secretary and treasurer, Prank E. Hodgkin, of Capital Engine Co., .No. 1, Salem. Directors C. H. Stewart, of Albany, F. E. Hicks, Astoria, and L. C. Bilyeu of Eugene. Sometime when you have nothing else to do,' put theTeceiver of the telephone to your ear and note tho different sounds. Ir the early morning you will hear the song of the birds. Further along in the A "morning pomes the din and rumble of wheels ofttimes drowning attempted conversation; in the evening oome little clicks of sound, the combination of a dozen movements in as many offices. Sometimes, too, you may hear something not intended for your ears, and then 'tis time to '"hang it up." Jeo. PJeasance of Portland, has an ex perience not common with fathers. Ho thrashed his boy the other day for some infraction of parental discipline, and the youngster went to the police court and had bis papa arrested. The "old man" had to appear and give bonds for further appearance when the case was called, and on going home to dinner he found the" cause of all this trouble calmly sip ping his soup. This aroused the paren tal -ire and Mr. P. again switched his hopeful ,son who at once posted off and had his pa arrested again. If the boys in general follow his example they will - make it mighty troublesome for their B0Mtral progenitors. The extraordinary time 300 yards in 36 seconds made by Geo. Noland at Albany last Thursday occasions consid erable comment. The reoord is a splen did one, and for an amateur rarely equalled. The best time on record was made at Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 2nd of last January, by H. Hutchens, a pro fessional. He made 300 yards in 30 seo- onds. In America the best 300 yards rec ord is credited to L. E. Myers, an ama teur, "who nfade that distance at New York city, Oct. 22, 1881, in 2, seconds. It would appear from these figures that if oar fleet-Embed city attorney were to practice a little, the championship might he transferred to the extreme western Targe of the continent. Nicely furnished room to let, to one or two single gentlemen. Best location in town. Enquire at this office. SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of Rescue Engine Co. No. 2, was held at the company's rooms last evening, C. H. Stockton in the chair, II. F. Prael, secretary. It was decided that the company turn out in uniform to meet and welcome the return ing teams this evening, and that th6 other companies be invited to participate. A committee of arrangements consisting of C. H. Stockton. T. A. Trullinger, A. A. Cleveland, Win. McCormick and Al. Ross, was appointed, and the meeting ad journed. The boys return on the Wide West this evening and will get a hearty wel come home. Every member of the de partment and every citizen who takes pride in the achievements of the Astoria Fire Department is cordially invited to take part. MOBE "SALMON NOTES." AsTOBiA, Aug. 22, 1884. Editoe Asteiuax: While salmon seems of dull sale it is but the effect of the general depression in all lines of goods. The Pacific coast cannot overstock the world. Let salmon be pushed into all the markets and it will be a comparatively scarce article. The whole pack of the coast last j-ear (1883) did not equal the quantity of one can of salmon par year to each inhab itant of the United States, to say nothing of the millions of people elsewhere. This year the pack is estimated to bo 200,000 cases short of last. Its cheapness now will stimulate its consumption. But having reached a figure that is profit less to tno pacKer it will not go lower. Next year many will probably not run, and the pack will probably be greatly re duced. In fact several canneries are being closed out by process of law now. This will not throw any salmon on the market, however, to be auctioned off. as it has been disposed of so that none falls into tho sheriff's hands. No cannerv- man will be foolish enough to pack next 3'ear on present prices. I he salmon of the Columbia river should be sold on the river instead of being sent to San Fran cisco, or throueh San Francisco brokers. Tho policy of shipping around tho Horn to New York is now agitated. Freight by sail is less than on tho cars and it would seem to be of advantage to the packer to ship that way. It was so claimed last year and tho experiment was made but resulted in no practical benefit to the packer. When it reached New York it was sold at the market price less the difference in freight between sail and rail. In other words the buyer got the benefit of the loss freight. Worse than that: it had tho effect to break the mar ket, and cause all tho salmon sent east afterwards, that is, this season, to be sold less. So if a vessel goes to New York now with a cargo, she will arrive in the winter and depress tho market for salmon next spring and affect next year's business, unless the salmon should be handled differently. Cixxtn. ItUXORKD KAILUOAD CIIlUE. Tho Seattle Posl-Intelligenccr of the 15th of August said: "A number of im portant changes are contemplated among the railroads of Oregon and Was ington. The two most important of these are full operation of the new sections from Portland to Kalama, and from Tp coma to Seattle; this including, of course, tho us6 of the new iron ferry boat on the Columbia river. It is said that through trains will be run to Seattle; including sleepers and dining cars, and that all freight for this city will be brought by rail, and probably all freight for points in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcum and in land counties. A. J. Thomas, second vice president of the Northern Pacifio, will bo sent from New York to Portland, there to have general supervison of all the con solidated interests. General Manager Buckley will be transferred from Ta coma to Portland. Tho head offica of the steamboats on Puget Sound will re main in Tacoma, and the transfer of Port Townsend, British Columbia and Alaska freight will continue there to be made. The shops will also be retained there, and such business as rightfully belongs to this place, but there will be n marked loosening of the'pressuro put upon other towns for the benefit of that, notably to the relief of this city." An item on the fourth page this morn ing contradicts this statement. Alert H. & J.. Co. IVo. 1. Members will meet at City Hall this owning at seven o'clock. By order C. P. Mo F FIT, First Asst Foreman. Notice of Astorlu Engine Co. A'o.l All members are hereby notified to meet at their Hall at 7:30 this afternoon In full uniform to assist in welcoming home the tournament teams. Geo. P. Wiikelkb, Foreman. (cucral Aotice. All members of the Astoria Fire De partment are requested to meet at Res cue No.2's at 7 o'clock this evening, to take part in welcoming the returning teams. By order A. A. Cleveland, Acting Chief Engineer. A. F. D. what: Io Yon Think thai "Jeff of 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 any place in town for 25 cents. He buys by the wholesale and pays cash. "That settles it" Itn Wonderful Efllcaes. No remedy ever discovered possesses t he wonderful efficacy of Syrup of Figs. The certainty with which it expels all impurities from the system, at the same time giving tone to the Liver. Stomach, and Bowels, places it ahead of all other remedies, to say nothing of its being more easily taken. It is selling very rapidly. W. E. Dement & Co, are agents for Astoria. for lame Back, Side or Chest use Shiloh's Ponms Plaster, Prion 25 cents. For sale by W. K. Dement. Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron chills immediately relieved bj Shiloh's Cure. Sold by V. E. Dement. Are vou made miserable by Indi gestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Yellow Skin V Shiloh's Vital izer is a positive cure. For sale by W. "S. 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 pa3' 50 cents elsewhere when you can get, the best dinner in town at JEFF'S for 25 cents. Buy 3'our Lime of Gray at Portland prices. Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar shingles. A full M guaranteed in each bunch; The latest patterns and styles of Ginghams and Calicoes, at the Empire Store. REMABKS OX INGEBSOLL'S LECTCKE. ASTOBIA, Aug. 22, 18SI Ed. Astebiak: I heard Robert Ingersoll lecture in this city last night, two long hours. Ho is a wonderful man; ho is a wonderful orator; he has a wonderful influence over his au dience, and 'tis all because he is sincere ly truthful and honest. But he looks to me to have u white veil over his head that comes down over his eyes and ears and he is blind and deaf. Incersoll's body from just below his eyes and ears to the soles of his feet is inspired with an unusual inspiration, so much so that when he opens his mouth music flows forth like the ripple upon the mountain lake; like the cataract over the water fall; like the music from an osolian harp. Should that subtle veil that covers his brain, his eyes and his ears, be rent asunder, Ingersoll would be a man such as will be in the future, when all man kind shall have learned enough to live upon something that is not of tho chcin istry of the cows, cabbage, or cornfield; when mankind shall have learned to live without so much toil and suffering; when mankind shall know enough to be happy when they are surrounded by so much that as yet they know not of; surrounded by so much wisdom that mankind has not yet learned. Would that some power would tear the veil that covers his brain, eyes and ears, that ho might opsn the flood gates of wisdom, and forever put an end to so much suffering nnd jwoe in this world. We have lone read books written by men whose brains were inspired; listened to sermons and orations delivered by men whose brains only were inspired, and they were and aro not true; for tho simplo reason that their bodies were car nal, their daily wants were carnal and they failed to deal truthfully with their fellow men. Their writings and teach ings havo not yet made mankind honest and truthful for this simple reasen: these men whose brains were inspired, wrote and spoke to gratify their carnal bodies, whose wants were baso and lust ful, but they have all been axmen hew ing out the trails that mankind have and will travel m tho different paths of pro gression, from that long and hidden past to that resplendent future when man kind will bo peaceful and happy. Ingersoll is doing a good work in hew ing out n mountain trail of thought through the wilderness for mankind to travel in their journey of journeys, from the dark nnd hidden past to a more en lighted future. Ingersoll's inspired body below his brain, eyes, and ears is now doing moro to make tho author write better, the artisan and farmer to work better and sing sweeter songs than all the brain inspired writers and teachers that have inhabited the earth. Oh, Ingersoll, with an inspired body, whose greatness as yet has not been equaled, but whose brain and spirit are so thickly veiled that you can only real ize tho physical wants of mankind and not even dream of a belter day coming whose teachings will outlast the ages whoso teachings now are felt through all, the world as none have been who have taught before you; you were born a few years ago, a little babe! You have grown to be a great man, and all you yet know is that m a few years you must die Iiko other men and that is the last of Inger soll! What a a sad sight to contemplate! Good byo Ingersoll! Wo are going an other way. We prefer to last a little lon ger; to rend the veil asunder that we may have a peep through the gates now ajar, and live forever. O.P.H. "Open Confession." There is one man in Oregon who be lieves that "open confession is good for the soul," judging from the following card, signed "E. CT. Clark," and printed in the Times-Mountaineer of The Dalles: "This certifies that I owe Mr. Nichols $46 for board, and Mr. Nichols has asked me several times for it; on account of which there has been some little hard feelings between us, and in consequence I have tried to injure Mr. Nichols' character by telling lies about him around this town when under the influence of liquor. I know of nothing wrong about him, and believe him to be a gentleman in every respect. And also that I have several wives scattered around through the coun try, have not drawn a sober breath since I nave been here, never have paid for the clothes I wear, and am in fact generally depraved." FIRST CLASS TRADE. A first-clas3 custom demands first-class work. None but first-class work done at Abell ifc Son's,'our leading photographers, 23 Washington St., Portland. Pocket Book T.ost. A pocket book was lost near E. P. HofTs at uppor Astoria yesterday, con taining papers to the value of "nearly SfeOO. The finder will pleaie leave at E. P. Iloffs and be rewarded. Just What You Want. Brilliant: reliable; amusing: cheap. The mantel Orchestrenc: a superb in strument Plays 100 tunes in a style unsurpassed by the finest orchestra. You are invited to call and see it at the New York Novelty Store, sole agency for Oregon and Washington. Stop That Cough By going to J.E. Thomas's and getting a bottle of Leroy's Cough Balsam. It wilt, cube you. Notice. Dinner at" JEFF'SCIIOP HOUSE everyday from 4 :S0 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 sayJeilis the "BOSS." For a Kent Fitting Boot Jr Shoe, go to P.J. Goodmans, on Che namus street, next door to I. W. Case. AH goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. ''JEFF' At enormous expense has secured the services of Professor 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. Syrup of Figs. Nat re's own true Laxative. Pleas ant to- "ie palate acceptable to 'leStom ach, harmless in its nature, painless in its action. Cur-s habitual Constipation, Biliousness. Indigestion and kindred ills. Cleausca the system, puriGes the blood, regulates the Liver and acts on the Bowels. Breaks up Colds, Chills and Fever, clc. Strengthens the organs on which u acts. Better than bitter, nauseous Live. medicines, pills, salts and draughts. Sainnle bottles free, and large bottles for safe by Y. E. Dement & Co., Astoria, That Hacking Couch can h ko quicklv cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It, Sold by W.K. Dement Just received a new lot of Parasols, at the Empire Store. A full line of Ladies' Lace Mitts of all descriptions, to be found at the Empire Store. Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread every Sunday at Jeffs from 5 a. m. to 2 r. m. 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 hotel, Astoria. DECLINE OF THE SALHON FISHERIES ON THE SACRAMENTO. The salmon run in the Sacramento river has decreased until it has proved disastrous to canneries and fishermen. It promises to become extinct. In this dilemma the fishermen threaten to vio- lato the close season, and defy the law. The causa of the decay of the fisheries is attributed, first to the sea lions at the Golden Gate. It it said they destroy 5,300 pounds offish daily. It is alleged that tho throwing of trimmings into tho river by the cannery employes is another cause of tho slackening of the run, it be ing held that tho fish avoid waters into which parts of tho bodies of dissected fish aro cast. This may be a fanciful, or it may be a cogent, reason; certainly fishermen have faith in it. One admit ted prime cause is the surcharging of the waters of the river with mining detritus and the coating of the bed of the stream with hydraulic sands and slickens, These evils destroy tho feeding grounds and obliterate spawning beds. Thai tho fouling of tho water by mining process tends to repel tho fish is certain, while overflows, owing to the raised river bed certainly carry many young fish into ba sins, where the falling of the waters leaves them to perish. Ihe catfish is said to b8 destructive of the young fry salmon. Added to all theso misfortunes is the discontinuance of tho McCloud fish hatching establishmen, heretofore main tained by tho United States government. In contrast to the depletion of our fisheries, is the overcrowding of northern streams by salmon. The runs were never so great there as now. It is hold by some that the salmon will return next season to the Sacramento, but fishermen gen erally are not consoled by this possibility, it is certain that the legislature must give this matter of tho supply of food fish greater attention that has been ac corded by its predecessors. The fish commissioners, in the first place, must be given ample means and lull power to cany on their work of protecting the fishery interests, even to the destruction of tho seals nnd catfish. In tho next place, the funds for tho mointcnanco of a sufficient river police force under tho direction of the commissioners must be provided, and the hatching establish ments must be fostered. If the McCloud hatchery can bo reopened at reasonable cost it should bo done. There is prob ably no location so well ndapted to tak ing salmon and stripping for the eggs and milt as in McCJoud river. If it is true that it cost the general government but 10,000 per year, this state can well afford to re-establish the hatchery. The cultivation of food fish is becoming more nnd moro a public necessity. As the cost of flesh food advances, the demand for fish will increase, and tho necessity for meeting the demand becomes im perative upon tho state. The clearing of the water and bed of the river or sucuens and sand is, of course, tno great desideratum. uut wo cannot expect this to be accom plished at once. It is the hope that it will be done; that the further disposition of mining detritus in the streams will be entirely prohibited. It must be, soon er or later, and to the end that it may bo done at the earliest moment, tho rights of the riparian dwellers to have the de structive process shut off from further damage should bo enforced before the law. But when this is f ally, as has al ready been partially accomplished, it will remain tho duty of tho Federal govern ment to facilitate tho natural tendency of the river to scour out its bed, by arti ficial aids, and to this end all legitimato means should bo employed to bring con gress to consider the case of tho Sacra mento river, and to act vigorously for its restoration to something approaching its original integrity. Until this is done, and tho descent of tho sands in tho can yons barred from passage into tho river, we cannot expect a restoration of tho stream. It never will 'be what it was, but its navigability can bo greatly improved and its inviting character for fisheries v:istly enhanced. The subject is one of commercial importance. The fishery interest must be restored if it is possible of accomplishment. Tho next legislature should feel such a pressure on this subject next winter that it will not ienoro it. Sacramento liecord-Union. To Enjoy Life. Many people do not enjoy their lives any more than prisoners in ja'il or exiles in tho mines of Siberia. It is because they have overworked themselves into nervousness or bil iousness or dyspepsia. They can bo happy if they will use Brown's Iron Bitters. This is a peculiar prepara tion of iron which enters into the blood, driving out impurities, and giving enrichment for poverty, strength for weakness, and vigor for lassitude. Mr. Edward Caue, of Jer sey City, N. J., suffered from dyspep sia and loss of appetite. Ho used Brown's Iron Bitters and writes, "It made me fat and happy." Shiloh's Yitnliieris what 3 ou need for Constipation, Lobs of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Pri-e 10 aud 73 cents per bottle. Sold by W. E. Dement The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bour bon, Intl., say.: "Both myself and wife owe our lives IoSiulou's Consumption Cuke." :lri by W. E. Dement. Of cither sex admitted to tho PORTLAND BUSINESS CDZ,LEGE On any week-day of the year. The College Journal, containing in formation of the course of study, rates of tuition, board, examination, etc., and cuts of plain aud ornamental penman ship, fi pp. Address, A. P. ARMSTRONG, Lock Box 101. Portland, Or. CSTJn icrltl no, please mention this jxipcr. Notice of Assignment. IK THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THESTATE of Oregon, for Clatsop County : In the matter of the annulment of S J. Bid well, insolvent debtor : Notice is hereby given thatS.J.BIdwell has made an assignment in the above enti tled court, for the benefit of all her creditors. In proportion to the amount of their respect ive claims : That the undersized was oa the 7th day of August, ISSt, appointed assignee of said estate, and all creditors having claims against said estate are hereby noti fied to present their claims to the under signed at his office In his room In the city of Astoria. Clatsop County. Oregon, under oath within three montlis altersahl appointment. X. LOEB. Assicnce of the Estate of S. J. Bldwell. Insolvent Debtor. CLATSOP MILL COMPANY Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Salmon Trays, BOXES, ETC. OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON AND CEDAR STREETS,, , t ' .' . J J , I ASTORIA, - - - ' Oregon. sLW SOILED HOWS. Jeff Davis is making speeohes in Mis sissippi. The cholera is spreading rapidly in northeastern France. Kansas Democrats want tho state pro hibition laws repealed. T. A. Hendricks has sent a silver cup to a baby named after him. TheN. Y. Sun chamoiona Bntlnr imd says tho religious press is against CJeve- onu. A. S. Warren, president of the Albion, N. Y., bank, has skipped to Canada with the funds. French and Chinese ministers have received their passports and the next thing is war. San Francisco men think that tho com pletion of the O. & C. railroad may re store lost Oregon trade. The Michigan Democrats and Green backers have fused and claim they can carry the state in November. Typhus fever is decimating the army of tho Egyptian false prophot. The na tives of Zainbez, South Africa have re volted nnd murdered the entire Portu guese force. SofflelBjSlartii! THE WAY Goods are Slaughtered AT THE rea ;ov ix rijoQp.Ess at PILGER'S Suit and Cloak House. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, CLOAKS, WRAPS, ULSTERS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, ACTUALLY' AT Your On Prices ! Garments fllacfcj to Order AND Goods SoIdJSy.the Yard. 2T"" Remember this will only last a few clays. FIRST D0.0R . Bolow Rescue Engine House. ASTORIA, OREGOX. LEO. I. STOCK, Manager. NOTICE The splendid A 1 British Iron Ship, KIRKWOOD Will be on berth shortly to load SALMON For Liverpool Direct. For Freight and Insnranco apply to BALFOUK, GUTHRIE & CO.. Portland. Or. or ALEX'It BAILLIE. Astona, Oregon. Wood Yard. Another Reduction to Suit Hard Times. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE ASTO rlaWood Yard. Gray's Dock, foot of "Benton street, will sell wood at , the follow ing prices and deliver wherever the streets are planked, between Ttulllnger's Mill and O'Brien's Hotel, back, to Astor, street : Green Alder. 2-cut $t 25 per cord, long $3 50 Dry do do 4 CO do do 3 75 GrrnIIemlo'k do 1 25 do do do 350 3 75 3 75 4 00 Dry do do Green Fir do Dry Fir do Extra Maple and S. limbs do Vine Maple 4 50 460 4 75 ,do 'do do do do 5 50 do 5 25 do do 5 00 and S. limbs do do 4 75 Wood of All Kinds By tbe Scow load at REDUCED RATES. J. II. D. GKATl' Astoria. June 1st. 18S4. GERMANIA BEER HALL - ' AND BOTTLED BEER DEPOT, Chenamns Street, Astoria. The Best of Lager 5 Cfs. a Glass. x Orders for the Celebrated Columbia Brewery Beer Left at this place will be promptly attended to K2No cheap San Francisco Beer sold at this place. "Wm. BOCK. Proprietor. Notice. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE stockholders of the Astoria and Coast Transportation Co. at the office of the com pany, August as, at i ui jr.,iu. . By order ,rm,- President. Sailors Wanted. . ; BARK BELLE OF OREGON FOR Liv erpool direct will be ready to ship crew about 25th Inst. Wages out of port-crew to be paid in full at Liverpool. Apply to Captain on board. For Sale. ONE HOUSE AND LOT IN ALDER brook. For particulars Inoulreof dw xnuiua tfiusuwixta. t Clearance Sale C. H. COOPER! BSPiHiyflHi' - THE Leading Dry Goods and Oiothing Silks ! "We are now showing tne 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 numhers. Rich Brocaded Silks, Rkadames, Moires and Cet Colored Gros Grain Silks. Latest Shades. Eancy Brocaded Silks, New Designs. Evening Silks, in all the latest tints. Summer Silks in checks and stripes. C- KC- Pythian Building, 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. Rogers old stand, comer of C.t3 and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. ir. d. :n-eytbury. I. STEVENS. CITV BOOK STOItK, Have Just received a mammoth stock or Books. The young and old, rich and poor can all be accommodated. AGENTS FOR THE Kranich A ISach and UlantUfelrit & Kotni Pianos aud "Western Cottage Organs, Orders for all- kinds of Music or Instru ments will be promptly filled. D Has opened the Largest and iiDiirj k Stew IH'I! m fll S3 ?1 31 Fi 3 K3BQ 4P$h 3? 9 m ana stitt Hats in. all tne Juatest onaaes ana oian dard Styles of the Best Manufacturers, INCLUDING The Genuine Blaine Hat. ATEW LINE OV Gents' Furnishing Goods, Fine Underwear, Hosiery, Neck- Wear, Etc., Etc. Clothing at Reduced Prices To Make room for Fall Stock which will arrive from the East in a Few Weeks. D. ,& .The Leading Clothier, Hatter and Gents' Furnisher. -? ' House Silks ! - Astoria, Oregon. ASTOEIA LIPR .STOBE, I AUG. DANIELSON, - - Proprietor. Rebuilt and Itefltted Ttaronshont. The Best of WIXES.IilQTTOCS.AXD CIGARS. For a Good Cigar, call for one of "Danielson's Best." Corner West 0th and Water Streets, Astoria. n9-Sm J. K. D. GKAI, Wholesale and retail dealer Id. GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT. General Storage and Wharfage on reason ablu terms. Foot of Uenton ,streot, Astoria, Oregon. THE BEST IS'THE Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the CREGOpilLLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and Lj Endorsed by all who use It- THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Qualify. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Sole Agents Tor Aatoria. ATmi Most Complete Stock of Soft McISTTCSH, "Mar