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Tho British bark Woodlark, 1G" days from Astoria, with a cargo of salmon, ar rmtl at Liverpool last Tuesday. Yesterday's Orrgonian was n mammoth edition, cram full of statistics and reliable- information regarding Oregon and tho northwest, mid is such a paper as one puts carefully by for referouce. Holiday editions of various contempo raries have been piling tip on our desk for a woek. None exceed tho Christmas edi tion of the San Jose, Cul., Times-Mercury for size, beauty, tyiographical ex cellence and variety of "interesting mat ter. The cold weather has wrought havoc in the cattle ranges of eastern Oregon. Out of one band of 900 belonging to ltichard Perkins, near Echo, Umatilla county, 700 perished last week. This is ctgii worse than salmon at .$4 a case, "f. o. b." Beginning yesterday tho day will be reckoned at Greenwich observatory near London, England, as commencing at midnight, the hours boing counted on up to twenty-four or midnight again. For many years a dial showing twenty-four hours has been erected at the observatory but in future the twenty-four hours day will be official. A Corvallis dispatch of the olhl Pays: Tho east and west ends of the const di vision of the Oregon Pacific railroad were connected to-day at Harris mill, sixteen miles west of this city, the last spike be ing driven with appropriate ceremony by William "V. Hong, general manager, in the presence of a largo number of guests. The road is seveutj'-one and a half miles in length, from Corvallis to Yaquiua City, and will be open for traffic at an early day. The bids for the construction of tho United States lighthouse steamer, Ma drono, which succeeds the.SiiioricA-, verc opened at "Washington on Dec. 1. The lowest bid was that of Dialogue of Cam den, N. J., for 73,300. The Cramps of Philadelphia bid $34,000; James D. Leary of Brooklyn, 104,000; the Union Iron "Works of San Francisco, 115.000; Pusey, Jones & Co. of "Wilmington, Del., who built the machinery for th Gen. Miles, $118,000. Tho first named firm take the contract. SHOOTING ON SIIIl'IiOAUD. Yesterday morning a little shooting match occurred on board the German bark Britannia which resulted in the shooting of one man, a suit in the justice court, an interested crowd and n first class item for a dull Now Year's day. lhe first story was to tho effect that ilrrv Newman, a'longshoreman, claimed Ir -John Poe, a sailor on board the b t t..;"i nwrtl him some money and he went ou board to collect his bill. In sonic uh iiis re jlver went off, the car tridge vfrtnntoly for Dee J. it was a blank one, struck him directly over the heart, passing through coat and shirt, and leaving a mark the size of the cir cumference of the cartridge on the skin. A second cartridge, not a blank one, dis charged accidentally, winged one Chas. Kearney, a runner for Chaplain Stubbs, taking him in the left arm where the ball lodged. All hands were promptly bundled into a boat and dumped in jail. A second boat load of witnesses having been procured, the parties appeared be fore Justice Goodell at four o'clock, when after some argument concerning tho legality of proceeding in tho matter on a legal holiday, the case was adjourned to 7 p. m., the defendant who was charged with assault with intent to kill, giving bonds in the sura of $250 for his appearance. When the case came np at 7, the sail ors subpoenaed knew nothing about it. Kearney explained that it was nothing at all, just a little skylarking, and ac cording to all hands it was just a way they lmd of celebrating New Year's. The counsel for dofendant moved the case be dismissed, and tho prosecution concur ring it was so ordered. New Tear's in Astoria. A leaden mist hung above the city yes terday nnd a cold rain that froze as it touched tho ground made everything out doors slippery. The wind blew from the northeast and the day was a cheerless onik Groups of merry New Year's call ers -ere out, going from house to house nnd exchanpng the compliments of the season. Some of the New Year parties organized and procured sleighs in which they sat in style nnd rode gaily by their less enterprising comrades. There was no public observance of tho day, but everyone took things "sort o' easy" and had a good time indoors. Toward even ing the wind worked round to the south, the clouds rolled np and in the west ap peared patches of blue sky, the icy glaze began to melt and by night it was possi blo to get from one corner to another without crawling on ono's hands and knees. Removal. Me5damos Eaton & Carnaban will re move to-day their stock of millinery and fancy goods to the store next to Av. E. Dement's. They "will be ready for busi ness on Friday next. Some fine New Year's goods will be exhibited. CROW Does not make any second-class Pic tures at his New Gallery, No. Gl, on the Koadway. Freak liastern and Skoalwater Bay Oystcru Constantly on hand, cooked to any style at Frank Fabre's. A FRIEND OF THE SAILOR. Bforo Jnstioe Goodell Intt Tuesday, a i eared Jus. Hannan, a sailor from tho B.'tianniu who told n talo na follews: He, with others, was shipped from Chap lain Stubbs' "sailora' home' in Portland, md agreed to sign the ehip'a articles -TjiSe coming down from the pleasant .nlaud city of Portland. During the oyage d iwn he w.is c illeJ into the cab in and given a pi per to sign in which i;ute(it dollirsfor every mouth of his .gt-3 wi-ro to b deducted. He r.sked 'tiat thut was for. Ho w.ts told ''No natter, Hign." He refunl tj d so, vht-rrtipou. he alleges, Cnas. Kearny, the "chaplaiuV runner, drew a revolver and said, "Sign, or I'll blow your brains out!" Not knowing how long be might be allowed to have them, Hannan con cluded to use his brains while they were still intact, and rushed from the cabin, Kearney in pursuit. He ran forward and jumped down the forecastle, Kearney after him, who, grabbing Hannan, began caressing him over the head with a re volver, threatening him at tho same time unless he signed. This he refused to do, and getting to Astoria tried to go ashore, Kearney telling him that he would blow the top of his head on if he got into a boat. Watching his opportunity he fi nally slipped over the vessel's side and managed to get ashore and to tho jus tice's office, where ho told the above. Kearney was arrested on a charge of assault, and pleaded guilty, being fined $1. "Chaplain" Stubbs is no doubt a "friend of the sailor,' because he says he is, but some of his employes seem to have a singular way of expressing their friendship. But Haunrtii didn't give up tho $18 a month that some one of the thrifty Portland establishments wanted. If anything one-third as bad as this hap pened in Astoria the Portland papers and "Chaplain"' Stubbs would choko with virtuous indignation over such an out rage on tho sailor who has in that city so many kind friends. H0NEI IX THE Ml LI, ATA. lleubcu Green, of Half Moon, Pacific count3, left his home on Thursday, Dec. 18, to gel tome medicine for one of his brother's children, and during that night before his return, tho rain and melting snow raised the Willapa so that saw-logs weic running lively, by daylight tho next morning, Mr. Green came back and un dertook to cross the river at the ford on W. W. Lilly's laud on horseback, about noon, Friday Dec. 10, and was swept down stream. The horse gained tho bank some forty rods below the ford. Mr. Daymon, who lives a short distance from the ford, saw tho young man pass, and thought he would see how deep tho river was and turn back shortly, so ho followed down to see what had become of him, and saw by t he tracks that he h?d gone into the river, but there were none on the opposite bank. Soarch for the body was com menced at once, but it was not found un til tho following Tuesday, when it wpb discovered about twenty rods below un der a log, four feet under water. Mr. Green had only been in tho valley a few months, and was not probably aware of the depth of the stream, as it had risen very suddenly. FcTor ou tbe Ship Star or Erin. The report circulated yesterday that capes of yellow fever were on board the British ship Star of Erin, which arrived here on Saturday night from Acapuico in ballast and anchored off Black point, has been proved to be erroneous. Quarantine Officer McAllister went out to the ship in a Whitehall boat on Saturday night, and after a thorough investigation, discovered that the seamen were suffering from in termittent fever of a malarial nature, caused by impure water taken on at Acapuico. The vessel left that port on the 4th inst., bound for Portland, Or., but her voyage was one of disaster. On the 18th inst. Captain Coulter died and was buried at sea, and during the re mainder of the voyage the chief mate, J. F. Bussell, and fourteen of the crew were taken sick, leaving only five men to man age tho "vessel. The quarantine officer has recommended the removal of the af flicted seamen to the county hospital and thinks that with proper care they can be fully cured. S. F. Cnroniclc, Dec. 29. The above would indicate that the crew of the bark Emblelon, now fever-stricken on board that vessel in the channel, are suffering from tho same complaint, as the Embleton is also from Acapuico. A man who was aboard yesterday says 'they are all yellow,'" and present a most repulsive appearance. There were eleven of the crew of the ship Euterpe, which sailed yesterday, in irons when tho ship left. It is stated that they were shipped here persons on shore getting $15 advance nnd the un fortunate men signing for $." a month. 5. F. Chronicle, Dec. i'jf. An old Oregonian says thatitisnon senso to say that this is the roughest winter ever" experienced in Oregon, at least until the snow shall be two feet deep on the level, as it was in 18l-2., Hg says that winter commenced earlier and it snowed at intervals all through tho winter months, producing great suf fering among people and cattle. On the other hand, to show tho variableness of our climate, Governor Abernathy, who is now dead, told of threo successive winters in tho forties during which there was neither ice nor snow in all tho Wil lametto valley. At a social gathering the other evening somebody asked Captain Sollaire when he was going to put to sea. "To-morrow morning,-' the manner replied, "my sails are all bent." Thero was a young lady present from Boston, and after ad justing her eye-glasses, she said in some surprise: "1 should think, Captain Sol taire, that you would be afraid to put to sea in this stormy season with sails that are bent. But that is always tbe way with you reckless mariners. And tell me, pray 1 am always curious about mntters of this sort tell mo how vour sails got bent." The Captain regarded the vomu; ladv from Boston loner and steadfastly. Then he replied in a strain ed and careworn veice: "It was done by getting into the breakers. As a general thing, you know, the breakers always ureaK me saus, out in mis case luey oniy bent them." The young lady from Bos ton said how carious those tales of the sea sounded to one who was not famil iar with them. Rockland Cov.ricr-Ga-zclle. iioUl Bar I .ace Pin "Lost In Presbyterian church, or between there and v. W. Parker's residence, on Wednesday evening. Finder please eave it at this office and be rewarded. Renew Your Subscriptions For thecoming"year,at Griffin & Reed's City Book Store. Subscriptions re ceived for any periodical published. For Dinner Parties to order, at short notice, go to Frank Faure's. THECXXTSQEBOAB. Aszob-V Jan. t, 1853- W lnwty' j You have kindly offered the UM of tho ' columns of your paper for th discussion f V MAwicA omanimAnla irk thtk nifv charter. Now would it not be well to continue the good work by inviting cor respondence regarding -th'o merits of tho proposition to construct a bridge across Young's bay from Smith's point to Sltipanon. The county commissioners wiil meet in a few dbja, and before them will be placed a petition asking for tho construction of said bridge at county ex pense. One says the proposed bridge will cost $20,000: another says 50,000. We know such structures are never built at estimated cost. The petition calls for tho building of the bridge without even n limit na to cost. Is this county finan cially able to build this bridge, or in fact to unaertaKe anyxning iu me aj um large expense, i3 tho question. We shall soon bo compelled to provide this county with a safe and convenient court house. an investment for tho benefit of the whole county, an investment not to en hance values in one section to the detri ment of another. County, city, school and road taxes aggregate $37.50 on the $1,000, in Asto ria, for the year 1831, and still from the appearance of these petitions named it is clear that some either think taxes not high enough, or sign without thinking, or because others sign. On these petitions to be presented can bo seen the names of men who never paid a tax: men who say they cannot raise the money to pay tho city tax: men who have not paid their school tax for two years: men who have money stored in safes and banks and refuse to make loans because, in their own words, "taxes in Astoria eat up the interest," and the names of many, many, who would not have signed had ono silver dollar been required from them to go toward the construction of the bridge. Where is the constitution of Orecon in which counties are limited to $5,000 indebtedness. This insidious desire to get more and more into the mire of debt is becoming so epi demic in tho management of county, city and school affairs that good citizens arc boing forced to talk nnd act repudia tion. TAXr-ATEO. Talk About LftUblUblnir a XorthneMern Repabllr. New Yobk, Dec 20. The Tribune's St. Paul correspondent at Fargo, D. T., in a letter makes a somewhat startling reve lation. Ho says: "There has been great disappointment to Dakotans in the work done by congress in the last threo weeks, and where once thero was hope of imme diate statehood and consequent greatness in both north and south Dakota, there is now vexation of spirit and complete and entira lack of enterprise, which could bo brought on Dakota statesmen only by the subversion of thoir hopes. i.W IVUCl in IUU1C 4iJ WA .. M wwm w immediate or remote statehood. Thero has been some telk of taking action for the establishment of a provisional gov ernment, and of asking Manitoba to unite in iorming a nortuwestem repub lic It is safe to say that if there was as much prospect of success new for se cession in Dakota, as there was in I860 for South Carolina, this country would be treated to the spectacle of another civil war, and one that, in consideration of the surroundings, would be entirely justifiable." The Salmom Fuck of 'St. The California Grocer and Conner figures up the Pacific coast salmon pack for '84 as follews: Columbia river G32.750 Sacramento river (spring) 58,400 Sacramento river (fall) 33,200 Bogue river (spring) 8,500 Kogue river (fall) 3,500 Alaska 45,000 Eel river 8,000 Coquille river 7,390 Smith river 5,500 Dmpqua 3,900 Tillamook.... j 4,500 Total 815,550 Cant Charles F. Powell, United States engineer, will ask for bids to-day for 10,- 000 lineal feet of piling, to be used in the initiatory work upon tho jetty at tne mouth of the Columbia, bids to be opened on the 30th inst. The proposals for fur nishing four stone barges and a pile tres tlo and wharf at Fort Stephens, will be opened on the 15th. Preliminaries for this important work under Uaptam Powell's charge are well advanced, and active construction will begin at the ear liest practical moment. Oregonian, 1st. Dticlclcit'.s Arnica Salve. Thk Best Salyk in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,Ulcers, Salt Ulieuni, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. IlartI Dry "Wood For sale in quantities to suit at Car nahan & Co.". If you want to make a nice present to your friends go to J. W. Conn's Drug Store and vou will find lust -what von want, of tfie very' best quality, and at tne lowest possiuie prices. For a good bath, pleasaut shave, or snampoo, go to tne uuy isatns, corner Smiemoqua and Okiey streets. Joe. G. Ckakteks, Prop. Mrs. Bryce would respectfully an notice to the ladies of Astoria thatshe Is prepared to do dressmaking in all its branches at her rooms on Cass St op posite Odd Fellows building. The clasp of a lady's bracelet was lost as the Knights' ball last Friday night. Finder please leave at Asto kiax office and be rewarded. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. "V. Conn's drug store, opposite Ociden hetel, Astoria. The most stylish Neckwear. Lace Handkerchiefs and Worsted knit goods at the Empire Store. Ball's coiled spring Corsets continue to be all the rage for Ladies, Misses and Nurses, at the Empire Store. We lead the trade in fine shoe3 for Ladies', Muses' and Children's wear. Pkael Bros. For larao Back, Side or Chest use Shlloh's Porous Plaster, Pnea 25 cents. For sale by W. . Dement. Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar shingles A full M guaranteed In each bunch. THE ISLE OF C0STE3T. There's n land in n latitude neer to csall, Where each dweller- may follow his bent; It is under no monarch's tyrannical thrall. And is known as the Tse of Content. It's a wonderful spot. If yoa csk, it-will bring To you quickly whatever von desire; What it cannot produce (.t's a singular thinr) That is jut what yoa never require. By the balmiest zephj rs of Happiuess liiuueu, It is neither too cold nor too hot. And the lassies and lads never care in this land Whether school is in session or not. In Content", tho' but poor, yet you feel, ne'ertheless, You are equal in wealth to a king, While a tear in the trousers or darn in the dress - You consider a capital thing. If yoa hadn't the money to purchase a meal (I have been in that strait once or twice), Take n reef in your vest and you'll in stantly feel (If yoa live in Content) "very nice." When.1 notice a lad with n bright sunny smile That extends for three inches or more, Then I nudge myself inwardly, thinking, the while, "He's encamped on Content's happy shore." I have dwelt on this beautiful island at times, While inditing small verses for you. And I often have wondered if, reading my rhymes, You were there as a resident, too. St. Nicholas. Blalce and Logan Hcet la Washington. New Yobk, Dec 20. A Washington special says: A groat deal of curiosity has been manifested among Itepubliean politicians hero to witness tho first meet ing of Mr. Blaine and Mr. Logan, to see how tbe distinguished candidates would greet each othor. They met on Pennsyl vania avenuo only n day or two ago. Mr. Blaine was riding in a carriage and Mr. Logan was returning from the senate on foot. They sighted each other fully a block away, and when tho carriage was about passing Mr. Blaine raised his hat in a most dignified fashion. Mr. Logan cleared his throat nnd shouted, "How are you, Burchard.7" Mr. Blaine's face flushed for nn instant and ho looked em barrassed. Then he smiled and Mr. Lo gan went or.t into the street nnd both men shook hands heartily. The incident was witnessed by several citizens nnd the joke is being repeated at Mr. Blaine's expense. A Splendid Cttiifrction. "Eating Chocolate'' at Frank Elber son's. Call for a packet of "Eating Chocolate." Every one likes it. what: Bo You Think that Tefr" of The Chop House Gives you a meal for nothing, and a glass of something to drink .' -Xot much P 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 casu. -mat settles it. ' Oysters I Oysters TO jsters ! Mrs. Lovett informs the nublic that she has reopened an Oyster and Coffee I saloon, at tne old stand on jiain street. Entrance through tailor shop. At Frank Fabre's. Board for S22.50 a mouth. The best in the city. Dinner from o to 7. Ills Snccens Financially and socially are largely due to his excellent health. If his system were clogged and feverish, no doubt he would fail 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 svsteiu thoroughly, yet painlessly; it is harm less in its nature, and strengthens the organs on which it acts so that regular haoits may be formed, and the sufferer permanently restored to health and happiness. Sample bottles free and large bottles for sale by W". E. Deinen dtuo. At I. J. Arvold You will find a splendid stock of boots I and shoes. Ladies' and childrcn'sshoes j a specialty : All styles and suis. Fishermen Attention! Before buving twine examine the Dunbar, McMaster & Co.'s.extra strong Irish Flax Thread, No. 40. 12 ply. Jas. O. llanthorn, of this city, is the sole agent for the Pacific coast. ForalVeat Fitting Boot Or Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che naiuus 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. At J. W. Conn's Drug Store you will find the best assortment in the city, con sisting ot Toilet Cases. Odor Cases, Plated Ware, Fancy Toilet articles and perfumery of all kinds, opposite Occi dent Hotel. Koscoe 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 cau be accommodated. An olorrnnt linn of Lapn Handker chiefs, German knitting worsted. Cor sets and Hoopskirt at the Empire Store. MisupVnnd nnrsinc corsets of the fa mous Ball's make, at the Empire Stoic. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh ttetn edv. Prlre 50 cents, Masai Injector free. For sale by W. E. Dement Adler will sell you any book of his immense assortment, ten per cent cheaper than any other house in town. This is not idle talk but solid facts. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment & Co. Shiloh's Cough ana Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by W. E. De ment. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint ? Shiloh's Vitalizer is guaranteea to cure you. Sold by W E. Dement. Twit Ycur BaMis Fowto To-Day ! t::s tect: ,m n fp f"m on a ! r- ! .;ra:cil,lhcn i-rrxitheejTr-nnaj.neX Aclitia-1-r r-ill not be required to icUt tbe preaece of DOES HOT C0XTAIN AMMONIA. JU nnhklWIsn IIi NEVER Beta QaUootd. 1 a a million homes Torn quarter of a. century 1 1 2u fclood the consumer's reliable teat, THE TEST OF THE OVEH. 3?rico Baking Powder Co., yisxTtaor Dr. Price's Special Flavoring Extracts, The strongest, most delicious and n&tarsi lliror fcaorra, and Dr. Price's Lunulin Yeast Gems Lupulin lthrllread.T ior Llgbt, llMlthj-hread.Tha Best Dry Hop l coil in too vrorja. FOR SALE BY GROCERS, CHICACO. - ST. LOUIS Light Healthy Bread, uQiAjk' iim.rnur.p imp GEMS. The oest dry hop voast In tho world. Bread raised by this yeast Is Hght.whlte and wholesome like our grandmother's tteliciOMS hread. CROCERS SELL THEM. rntrintD er thc Price Baking Powder Co., KanTrs of Dr. Price's special riwoniiz Eitracts, Chicago, III. St. Louis, Mo. Tor sale by Cutting.Mkrle & Co., .Agents Portland. Oregon. eady, Sir! YOUR PURSE IN THE Direction AND ITT M. D.KANT, The Boss, Is closing out his entire stock of Clothing and. Uvercoats, finest and best quality, Xiargest assortment in Men's, Youth's and Boys" Clothing. Gents' Furnishing Goods, J3oots and Shoes, Rubber and Oil Clothing, Hats and Caps, etc., at prices that will suit the times. He will make up tho finest and beat fit ting suit of Clothing to Order, for the LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN. Ship Captains Take notice of the fact that I can supply your crow with Cheaper and Better goods than any other house in Oregon. M. D.KANT, The Boss. T. G. RAWLINGS, "Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropica!, Domestic, Green and Dried .NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. l'iuc Cigars and Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St. For Rent. TWO FRONT R001IS : SUITABLE FOR Snices : centrally located : apply at As toriax office. Special Sale. THE FINE STOCK OF D. HART IS NOW ottered at uriratc sale at cost price. Ic comprises ladies' and cents' fumbhlne goods, clothing, etc. A good chance for bar I. BERGMAN, Assignee. Ua2fpraKCT,'feA0C) s-i irfpi .SrRILifilft Kx2fl pmFlVFiQT (Si "m F LHu I STEER Right VrniUh I Potto Mnr.r lUllf WOQIGfflUUOJ Furnished Rooms to Let, TTH OK WITHOUT BOARD. Enquire of , Mas. E. C, HOLDEN. W SPECIAL HO L ANNOUNCEMENT ! c H. COOPER'S, &saaaji : During- Christmas week we will make a special display of Novelties in every de- partraeat suitable for the Holiday season, ; and in order to clear them all out we have : marked them VERY LOW. Ladies and Gentlemen who are in quest of handsome as well as useful Christ mas presents would do well to give us a call before selecting. Fine Black and Colored Gros Grain Silks, Rich Velvets, in plain and brocaded, Fine Inported Dress Goods. The new Combination Dress Goods, in all the latest Tints and Coloring. SjIS' j Handkerchiefs ! Handkerchiefs ! 500 doz. Ladies' Fancy Hemstitched : and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, from j 1.00 to $9.00 per doz. : 150 doz. Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, : latest designs, from 50 cts. to $2.25 each. ! A large assortment of Fancy Hand- : kerchiefs, put up in handsome boxes, con- : taining 4- doz., from 50 cts. to S5.00 per box. Fans ! Fans ! Fans ! 20 doz. Fans, the latest styles, richly got upr Hand Painted, etc., from $1.00 to i 12.00 eaoh. :. Satchels, Purses, Honey Bags, Etc. S Imported Fichus, Hand Painted, Crepe Fichus, Fedora Jabots, Gilels, etc. S3 D ry Goods : Cloth In ojious Pythian Building, CITY BOOK STORE. Select Your Holiday Presents. You "Will GRIFFIN A Large and Well Our Holiday Books and Christau Are the Finest Ever COME AND SEE US. $67,000,000 Capital ! Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and Mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, AfD COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of $87,000 OOO. B. VAN DUSEN, Asent. FALL GLOTEING! A LARGE STOCK OF Overcoats, Novelties in Neck Wear, Hats and Furnishing Goods. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO Fine ACerizio and ESThe NEWEST PATTERNS in SUITINGS made up the LATEST STYLES. ' Xow Prices ! 23. JL. 2oX2TTOS2, The Leading Clothier, Hatter and GentsL i.,-3' AY MaiiiffmiisMi Astoria, Oregon. rind at & RE: Selected Stock. Displayed i Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Plnita Gas and Steam Mm . ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron and Head Pipe, Balk Th!s, Water Clerei. and Gas : Fixtures. Chimney Pipe, Cheaper ihan Brick. ( Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, s, Astoria, Oregon, STOCK OF all Wool Sesie: vi' 4k n