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(5) tThc flam gbioviiw. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATl'RUAY 3'KBItrAKY 21, 1SS3 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted) J. V. HAL.LORAN & COMPANY, ri'UMslIEKS AJfI 1'UOrKIKTOItS, ASTOKIAXIJUII.DING. - - UASSSTKKEl Terms of Subscription. Served hv Carrier, per week 4.. 15cts. Sent by Mstll. per month COcts. " one year ............ .?T.OO Free of postage to subscribers. E&A(lYcrUsement inserted by the year at Hie rate or S2 per square per month. Tran sient advertising fifty cents per square, eacb insertion. Notice To Advertisers. The Astoriax Guarantees to its ad vertisers the largest circulation of anv newspaper published on the Columbia river. The Noiih Bend is now loading in San Francisco with freight for Grays Har bor. Arrived yesterday, steamship CoUnnbiu from San Francisco and Br. uark Banca from Liverpool via Honolulu. Carl Adler promises great reduction in prices at his -well-known store. Go and see him for he means what he says. Sbe adv. The old lug Astoria has been pur chased by.W. C. "Wood at San Francisco who has rebuilt her and will rig her into a schooner. At eleven o'clock this morning, E. C. Holden will soli at public auction, for account of whom it may concern GH sacks of wheat. See adv. We regret to learn that Mrs. JIoss, wife of Mr. Job Koss of this city, is pros trated with severe sickness with but little hope of nltimato recovery. Following vessels crossed the bar yesterday outward beund: The C. S. Hurlbvrt, Geo. S. Homer, Kincaidine xhirr, and Tain O'Shunter; also the steamships Orcyon and Alliance. At Salem yesterday, up to f r. m. there hnd been 27 ballots taken resulting as follews: Hirsch, 33; Moodv, 1G. Slater 'Si; liuines. 1; Uox, ;; Chandler, 3; Scat tering, 3; absent, 4; The latest dispatch says the legislature adjourned at 11 r. m. without electing a senator, which is a matter of disgust to all. Hoy. Dr. Garner, who has been con ducting special religious sen-ices for in this city yesterdnv. Dr. Garner will conduct services as usual, morning and evening, in the Presbyterian church, to morrow. About the first unmistakable- indica tion we have seen that some preparation is being made for another salmon fishing season, was the landing on the O. It. A; N. Co. s dock from the steamship Colum bia, of a quantity of tin, twine and other cannery material consigned to the Cut ting Packing company and various other canneries. Information from Port Townseud has been received at the branch hydrograph ic office in San Francisco, that vessels report an extraordinary current, more than ever known bef jre running to the northward along the coast of "Washing ton territory and past the Straits of Fuca, which recounts for the fact of many vessels getting into Barclay sound. Under the provisions of the new act of the legislature, passed during this ses sion, tho senate and house in joint ses sion, on Thursday last, elected Captain J. A Brown, of Brown & McCabe, steve dores, and Capt. A. Noyes and Louis Wilson, state pilot commissioners. Capt. A. Noyes and Louis Wilson, being both residents of Astoria, the headquar ters of the pilot commission will, we presume, for the next two years at least, be in this oity, where indeed it ought al ways to have been. The next thing in order is for the new board to appoint a secretary. The sociable given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holden on Thursday evening, was a most enjoyable affair and all who attended were loud in their praisos of tho good management dis played in entertaining so large a gather ing, not less than one hundred ladies and gentlemen being present on the oc casion. The order of amusements were varied with recitations, readings, vocal and instrumental music and pleasant games, after which the young gentlemen were kept busy in handing around to the numerous representatives of the fair sex and all others present a bountiful supply of delicious refreshments. Guests and entertainers alike enjoyod a most pleas ant evening. CLEVELAND'S CABINET. New Yokk, Feb. 9. A Herald's Albany special correspondent says: "From in formation received late last night a shadow of doubt cannot now exist as to who will be the next secretary of tho treasury. 1 have it from the best au thority that Manning has accepted tho tender made him by Cleveland." Albany, Feb. 19. There were no visit ors to Cleveland to-day, and it is under stood he is at work on his inaugural address, and will devote his attention to it exclusively until finished. It is tho impression of leading Democrats here acquainted with Cleveland and Manning, that while tho latter has not been for mally tendered the appointment .of secretary of tho treasury, at the present moment there is little doubt that his name will be found in the list on March 4th for the treasury portfolio. Manning, according to his friends, felt more aver sion than inclination to take any cabi net position, preferring a less prominent and less responsible po3itionIin life; but aB Cleveland has in a degree insisted that Manning shall be one of his advis ers, the latter consents to accent the post. General Slaughter To commence Monday, at Adler's Crys tal Palace. Anything and everything contained in tins fine store will posi tively be sold at cost. Uo to Adlcr's and examine las prices and you will be convinced tliat he means business. Remember Adler's closing out sale to commence Monday. Adler will astonish everybody in a few days. Found. A celluloid pin. Apply at this of fice. Notice There will be a social party at Knappa Hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 24, 18S5. All are invited and a pleasant time an ticipated. Knappa, Or.. Feb. 14, 1855. 40HN WOOD'S SIXTr DOLLARS. It I wait. HI Endorsement in Sab Francisco. Washinutox, I), C., Feb. 9, 183.".. Ed. Astebian: I have seen an article under the cap tion "John Wood's Sixty-one Dollars How the Money was earned by the South Bend," etc., in your issue of January 3, 18&Z. And as it would seem that the writer had been misinformed upon sev eral important points in the matter re ferred to, 1 desire to furnish a brief state ment of the facts in the case so far as I have been able to ascertain them in this cit3'. The bill of tho tug South Bend, to gether with one in favor of the tug Gen. Garfield was prepared by me and trans mitted without being receipted to the treasury department, Washington, D. C, with a letter dated San Francisco, Cali fornia, November 22, 1831, recommend ing their payment. At that time I was acting as superintendent of the Twelfth life saving district. The bill of the Sotdh Bend being in the sum of $G0, in stead of $G1 as stated. These bills were received at the treasury department De cember 1, 18S1, and in due course of busi ness were approved as submitted and re ferred by the secretary of the treasury December 7. 1831, to the first auditor o"f the treasury for examination and settle ment. Accounts were stated in both cases by the first auditor Decembers, 1831, and referred by him to the commissioner of customs, where both accounts were veri fied and approved December 10, 1881. On December 21, 18S1, a warrant was issued covering the amount of both bills, and drafts on the assistant treasurer of tho United States at San Francisco, Cnl.. in favor of both tugs Jand for the amount of their respective bills were mailed to Shoalwaler bay. W. T., December 22, 1881. When I forwarded the bills I was aware that being unreceipted they would under the law have to tuke this course in settlement, but it was thought that less demy would occur than would attend tho effort to secure their receipt by the proper parties, .is mis couiu uo ciono only by mailing them from San Francisco to Shoalwater bay and awaiting their re turn. It will be seen, however, that duo diligence was used at the treasury de part ineni ana inanuecuecKs were mailed 'in less than six weeks" from the date of my letter in San Francisco. If Mr. Wood placed any bill with Mr. L, W. Case of your city for collection, as stated in the communication referred to, nothing is known of it here, for no such claim has been received from him at the treasury department. The statements which follow this one in regard to tho de lay attending the adjustment of these claims at Washington and the require ments which were made of Mr. Case are absolutely without any foundation in fact. The check drawn in favor of the Gen. Garfield was presented at the office of the assistant treasurer at San Fran cisco, California, and paid April 2.1, 1882. No delay need have attended tho pay ment, by the assistant treasurer, of the check of the South Bend, other than would have occurred had the check been drawn against any banking house. The prompt payment of the check in favor of the tug Gen. Garfield shows that the methods of identification required by the assistant treasurer at San Francisco, worked no hardship in that case, and it is presumed that nothing more was demanded in the case of the South Bend, and these requirements are such as any bank would have exacted up on tho presentation of the check. The statement that Mr. Wood tore the check up appears to be verified, the pieces having been preserved and sent by mc usamiuuk neiisurer ut oau rrancisco, to tho treasurer of the United States here. The treasurer returned tho check restored to the assistaut treasuer at San Francisco, in whose possession it now is, with instructions to pay it upon a proper endorsement. Thero appears to have been no intend ed or unnecessary delay on the part of any oracer oi tne government, nor any thing exacted of Mr. Wood excent what is absolutely required by law and for the protection ot tne party to whom the moneys was due. I would say as regards the lifo savin? service that its connection with the bill ceased when it was referred by tho secre tary of tho treasury to the first auditor, which was on the 7th of December, as above stated, being 15 days after it was mailed from San Francisco, and that if there had been unnecessary delay after this date, the life saving service could not be held responsible. It is therefore with a feeling that you will gladly print the facts in the case in order that any wrong impression which your former article may have produced may be promptly met and overcome, that I venture to request the publication of this statement. . I. W. White. The Sacramento river canners are generally making preparations for the new packing season. Considerable twine, tin and lead have been taken, though perhaps not in such quantity as was sent out last season. There is evidently a determination to move very cautiously. California Grocer and Conner. A'ciispnpcr Agency. 1 beg leave to inform mv Scandina vian friends and countrymen that I am agent for the following Scandinavian papers published in Chicago, 111.: Svcnkka Trilnmcn and Svcnsha Amcr ikanarcn. If my friends and country men feel inclined to subscribe for either of these papers, they will please notify me. The regular subscription price is S2.23 per year, and they will thereby save trouble and expense by subscrib ing with me. Respectfully, Aug. Daxielsox, AgL for Astoria and vicinity. FreHh Kastern and Shoalwater Hay OynterM Constantly on hand, cooked to any style at Frank Fabre's. Ilot launch, at tltc Telephone Saloon From 11 to 2 every day. A fine lunch with drink or cigar, 2T cents. Xo charge after two o'clock, Jeff. CROW Does not make any second-class Pic tures at his New Gallery. No. 61, on the Roadway. Open Again. .1. G. Charters' Palace Baths. First class fittings. Only 25 cents. Private bathing apartments for Indies For Dinner Parties to order, at short notice, go to Frank Fabre's. Private card rooms at Jeffs new sa loon "The Telephene.v ATS ILEX. SENATE. 19. The senate met at Salkm. Feb. 10:20. Tho senate concurred in house amend ments to Prim's bill simplifying equity practice. Allen's dog bill; concurred in asameud ed by the house. Kenworthy's Portland charter bill; passed. Bourne's registration bill came up un der special order. The vote stoed: Ayes Bilyeu, Burch, Carson, Cauthorn, Coleman, Davenport, Dorris, Emiuitt. Haines, Hare, Hin?ch,Lee, Miller, Myers, Pennington, Prim. Reed, Hiuehart, Shape, Siglin, Simon, Weatherford, Wil liams, Voorhees and Waldo 25. Hall voted no. Allen, Hoult. C?rt wright and "Warren were absent. AFTEBXOON SESSION. Tho senate reassembled at 2:20. and proceeded to consideration of hou bills. Bilyeu's bill reducing witness fees in justice courts; passed. Lyle's bill regarding foreign surety companies; passed. Leinenweber's bill for rellief of S. B. Catterlin; passed. Beall'flbill facilitating transportation of freights; passed. Black's bill modifving justice practice: lost. Henkle's bill for a bridge across the Willamette at Portland; passed. Bill by the ways and means committee for tho protection of paupers; tabled. The appropriation bill by tho ways and moans committee occupied the afternoon hour, and was adopted with slight changes from tho action of the house. The committee to investigate the office of state treasurer reported favorably on all its findings. The house concurrent resolution au thorizing an investigation of The Dalles, Cascade and O. C. Si. wagon roads, by Haines, McHaley and Lyle, was adopted, after adding l'nm and lteed to tho com mittee. Shupo introduced a memorial praying $50,000 for land office buildings at Hose burg, which was amended to include Ore gon City on the same terms; adopted Adjourned until 9 to-morrow. HOUSE. Salem, Feb. 19. The house met at 10. Downing called up Davenport a senate assessment bill; ordered printed, .which practically kills tho bill. Gilbert presented a resolution for a committee of threo to examine the jour nal before it is submitted to tho printer: adopted. The general appropriation bill, No. 223, was referred to committee of tho whole, and the house immediately went into committee for its consideration. Bourne in the chair. Nearly the whole morning was devoted to consideration of this bill, which was reported back to the house with slight amendments, cutting down a few clerical salaries. The bill then passed. AFTEBXOOK SESSION. The house met at 2. Montauye called up Siglin'sTiomestsad bill, which was re ferred to the judiciary committee, which practically killed it. Morrow's bill granting boom rights on Hamilton oreek; passed. Weathorford's bill relating to the San tiam academy; passed. Itinehart's bill requiring railroads to make annual reports of earnings, invest ments, etc., to the state; passed. Burch's road bill; ordered to third read- in&- . . Pnm's civil procedure bill; passed. Senate memorial praying congress to build land offices at Koseburgand Oregon City. Leo's bill allowing road taxes to be commuted at the rate of $1.50 per day, passed. "Warren's senate bill, giving voters the privilege of deciding the Yamhill county seat question; third reading to-morrow. "iuuio iJieacmuu u juiub resolution, changing the time for state election from June to November; adopted. Rtn1inii Kill in ;nnn. r:it city; passed. Davenport's senate bill authorizing the school land commissioners to sottle cer tain claims; passed. At 5 o'clock the house adjourned for the day. Furnished Rooms To Lot. Apply to Mns. Mux.sox. WHAT! Io You Tliiult that JoH of The Chop House Gives you a meal for nothing, and a glass of something to drink V "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.7 At Fruulc Fabre's. Board for 5220 a month. The best in the city. Dinner from 5 to 7. ForaS'cat Fitting Boot Jr Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Chc nanius street, next door to I. W. Case. All goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A fnl I stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. Syrup ofFi;rs. Nature's own true Laxative. Pleas ant to the palate, acceptable totheStom ach, harmless in its nature, painless in its action. Cures habitual Constipation, Biliousness, Indigestion and kindred ills. Cleanses the system, purifies the blood, regulates the Liver and acts on the Bowels. Breaks up Colds, Chills and Fever, etc Strengthens the orgaus on which it acts. Better than bitter, nauseous Liver medicines, pills, salts and draughts. Sample bottles free, and large bottles for sale by W. E. Dement & Co., Astoria. 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. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Ociden hctel. Astoria. One of the finest billiard tables on the coast at Jeff's "Telphone." Buy your Lime of Gray at Portland prices. Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar shingles A full M guaranteed In each bunch. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for yon. Sold by W. E. Be ment & CO; Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint V Shiloh's Yitalizer Is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by W. E. Dement. rhat Hacking Cough can be so quickly cured, by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it Sold by W. K. Dement. PniLUIELt'Ml FIRE. PiuiADEuniA, Feb. 19. A destructive fire is now burning fiercely on Chestnut street between Second and Front. It originated in a five-story brick structure. No. 125 Chestnut street, occupied by Stephenson fc Co.. Getz Stratton, Rich ard A. BIy the, and Garsede fc Co., dealers in-cotton and wool. After the fife was discovered and the flames burst from the windows, the front of the threes uppar stories fell out and crashed into the street. The loud noise thus made rail-til a rumor that an explosion had occurred but it is not yet known whether or not there were any explosives in tho building. When tho wall fell, a laborer engaged in removing a safe from an adjoining build ing was buried by the falling bricks uud instantly killed. The flames spread rapidly to buildings on the east and Nos. 123 and 121 Chestnut street wero soon en velopsd in flames. The former lmildiug was occupied by Irvine C. Bcatty fc Co.. dealers in worsted varns. and the latter by Geo. II. McFndden fc Co., c.stton deal ers. Nine lurge business houses wero almost completely burned out, six damaged and four others incurred losses which many thousand dollars will not repair. The corn exchange and bank are in great dan ger, as tho fire as still burning. A com plete square on Lstitia street has burned already. The loss thus far is roughly estimated atlotween two and three millions. John McCourt, a fireman, has since died from injuries. A body taken from the ruins, and which was supposed to be Joseph Blyler, has sinco been identified as that of Thomas Marshall, a drayman, who was in the building where the fire originated at the time the wall fell. Blyler was also in the building just pre vious to the falling of the wall, but es caped. The losses will aggregate about $2,500. 000, divided among about twenty firms. Frnnil on Oreeou. Cuicaoo, Feb. 19. J. W. Virtue, Ore gon commissioner of mines, is here en route to the New Orleans exposition with an exhibit of the mining industries of eastern Oregon. As the legislature did not act on the project until January, tho exhibit, Mr. Virtue says, is not as full as it umeiHisB huuiu uuvo ueeii, out as ii is it will place over 3,090 specimens on exhi bition. On his table, scattered promis cuously about, was nearly $10,000 worth of gold in quartz and nuggets, but the most. valuable of the collection had been sent by express. Mr. Virtuo believes that the trade of eastern Oregon natur ally belongs to Chicago and other eastern cities, rather than to towns on tho Paci fic slope, and his great object in making the best showing at tho exhibition is to attract the attention of capitalists and business men to tho resources of his region, which aro not generally appre ciated. Heavy gravel mines "aro but beginning to show their value, and tho region, of which Raker City is tho dis tributing point, is ranking" rapid ad vances. If eastern manufacturers and wholesale houses, ho says, would reach out for its trade it would be an easv matter to secure it against Portland and San Francisco. Tlmr Iiall. After Monday, February lGth, a time ball will be dropped at Maro island, at the instant of mean noon of the 120th meridian, Pacific standard. This will correspond to eight hours Greenwich mean time. Tho ball can be seen from Vallejo, South Vallejo and "Whoatport. If for any reason the ball should fail to drop at the proper instant, it will remain hoisted, and let fail ten minutes later, or at 12 hours 10 minutes, Pacific standard time BurlilrirK A ml on Snlvo. Tiik Bhvr Sai.vi: in the world for Cuts, Bruises, $ores.UIcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores. Tetter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains. Corn, and all .Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or monev refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For Vale hv V. E. Dement & Co. Success. The sale of Syrup of Fig is Juiplv iinmcnsc. Everyone is taking it, anil all admit that ir is the best medicine ever used. Children cry for it on account of its pleasant tate, and grown people who have used it once never take any thing else. Tnlike other remedies for biliousue.v and constipation it never loses its power to act. and it always leaves theorganson which it actsstrong er than befoie. Besides, one feels fresh and bright and realizes that it is Nat ure's own true laxative. W. E.l)ement & Co. are agents for Astoria, Oregon. Shiloh's Cough ana Consumption Curo is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by W. E. De ment. Why will you cougn when bhiloh's Curo will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts 50 ct. and Si. Sold hv W. E. De ment. Shiloh'r. Catarrh Beniedv a posi tive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker Month. Sold by . E. Dement. Shiloh's Vitalicr is what you need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. Sold by W. E. Dement. NOTICE To Cannerymen and Fishermen. TTKTAKE FLEASUItK IN ANNOUNC- t lug to the trade that we have secured llin sprvlmi: rtT "Mt a AT .TnilVCnv sn long and favorably known in the S.UL- jiii.iviin uaiiciii Asiuna. iiereaner .ur. Johnson will have sole supervision of our ivlll T rift Mill will rrivu lite iinn.nnil nltniwl anceto the manufacture of Boat Sails for the isouimuia niver irauc. W. C. NOON & CO., Cor. 11 and Front SK Portland. Or. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN WM. IHnne's building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. Assessment Notice. THE BOARD 01" DIRECTORS OF THE Garabaldi racking Co., levy an assess ment of 530 per share upon the capital Stock payable in ninety too) days from date. CIIAS. WICKSTROM. , . President. Astoria. Feb. I l,185.'i. For Sale. FINE NINE-ROOMED DWELLING house with two lots, comer Main and Seventh streets. For further particulars appfy at The astouiax ofllce. Test Your BaMpg Powfler To-Day 1 Brands adrertisetl as abiolutrly pur THE TEST: PUm& can top down on a. hot toT tmttt heatod,thnremoTO the corerand smell. A chem ist win not be required to detect tho preseac of Ammonia. DOES NOT CONTAIN A3EI0NIA. Utaa&ralctn Hn NEVER Sen Qcrttw.t. .naTnUlonhomcforaquartrofaceaturT .t 1' ilMXt the conaomer'a ruiablo teat, THE TEST OF THE OVEH, Price Baking Powder Co., Dr. Price's Special Flavoring Extract?, The strongest, moit dellctons and natural flavor known, and Dr. Price's Lupulln Yeasi films I'or Light, Health y liread. The Bt Dry Hop Yeast In the world. FOR SALE BY GROCERS, CHICAGO. - ST. LOUISA Libht Healthy Bread. ASIGQIS. The beat dry hop yoast In the world. Bread raised by this yeast is light. white ond wholesome like our grandmother's delicious bread. GROCERS SELL THEM. PREPARED Br THE Price Baking Powder Co., MTrs of Dr. Price's special FraTonnz Extracts, Chicago, III. St. Louis, Mo For sa!e by Clttixo.Meulk & Co.. Agents rortlaud, Oregon IF YOD WANT To Dress in Style! IF YOD ANT ft Best of Ms! If Yon Want the LowestBed-rock Prices ' ttWIi aoTo M. D. KANT'S Clothing Emporium. For Fine ClothinTIIats and Caps, Boots aim oiiopj.uenis' jrumisnmg uooas. Notice. I TAKE PLEASURE IX INFORMING MY old customers that I shall, on the 1st of February next, move to Portland. Oregon, where I will have charge of Messrs. w. C. Xoou & Co.'.s Sail Loft. Any orders for Boat Sails sent to W. C. Noon & Co. will be made ud under mv per sonal supervision and will be fully equal to any wors uereioiore manuiaciureu oy me. nopinp a continuance ot your favors I re main, sincerely yours, A. IT. JOHNSON. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned intends to apply to the common council of the city of Astoria at Its wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart, in the building situated on Lot No. 4, Block No. 10, comer of Concomly and Benton streets in the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded "by Tnlirt AfAninaA A. GILBERT. House to Rent. NINE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inquire Of W. B. HEADINGTOX. Rooms to Rent. FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. ADDlV to C. Y. BLISS ET. Unner Aitorfa. ,szns-i "'a f0Bm X StSm AW Kssa v BKSSVF Mk 1 -" mwnwii T Mfft tv i . I 'I rw w c. Dry Goods, CLOAKS, AND WRAPS, FANCY GOODS, Etc., Etc. aff " ,T-j fe;j'S-v i;3sas s:- mwsmssmmg&k The Leaflin Dry Koofls Glottung House CUSTOMERS while purchasing their "Wearing Apparel, find their greatest difficulty in obtaining Style, Fit, and Value, in their BOOTS or SHOES. Knowing this, we have studied the different points about these goods of the best manufacturers and are now in a position to show the public a First-class Article in every way, and at prices as low as is often paid for inferior makes. The following are a few lines of the Large Stock made to SPECIAL ORDER, and just received. LADIES' SHOES. 1st Is a fine FRENCH KID SHOE, medium high cut, neat shaped heel, medium and point toes, and come, in different widths must be seen to be appreciated. 2nd Is a PATENT LEATHER SHOE with Glove kid tops, beau tifully finished, and very Stylish, 3rd7-Is a KANGAROO SHOE, which is made of the leather of Kangaroo and Cameleopard Skins and is of a nature adapted to a wet climate, while retaining the softness of the finest kid. It is made in the Common Sense st3'le. 4th Is a No. 1 quality of AMERICAN KID SHOE, made in same styles as the French Kid, and is often taken for the same. 5th Is a Fine FRENCH CALF BUTTON SHOE, with Kanga roo tops, and made with a Separate Sole of Cork placed between the main sole and upper, which prevents dampness to the foot, from the wet planks. fgir'W'e also have for ladies, a fine assortment of New, LOW CUT SHOES, and FRENCH KID SLIPPERS, besides Misses' and Chil dren's SHOES OF ALL KINDS. GENTS' SHOES. the human foot, made upon a sheet of pauer with a pencil. Tin Shoe is "ivimr great satisfaction. . pniT Is the KANGAROO SHOE, made on the Walkcnpliaust Last, but with a Light Sole, which makes a very Dressy and Comfortable Shoe. The merits or the leather used in this shoe are spoken of in Description Xo. ", of Ladies' Shoos. ;ird la a CALF DltESS SirOE, the Latest Style and Shape box, cap. and medium Toe. and a Solid Vanin Sole. 4th Is the HEAVY GRAIN LEATHER CORK SOLE SHOE. This Shoe is made Avith neat cap Toes, broad Sole, and the Cork Sole, put on the same as in Ladies' Xo. 5. Want of space propibits in this announcement, mention of the numerous other Hnea of Low, ami other Cut Shoes; also the line DRESS BOOTS, in French Calf, and Kangaroo. "RUBBER BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds constantly in stock. C. H. COOPER, - Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon. -ss nITll HAAif (?scitFffk!&&Zri Fine Stationery, Blank Books, School Books, Music Books,! SHEET MUSIC AND GRIFFIN ASSIGN J. EE Pilger's Stock Commences Friday, Feb. 13th at 9 A. M. AND WILL CONTINUE EVERY DAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Special Price List: Cloaks and Suits. 50 Ladies' Ready-Made Suits, Eeducod from SIS to $7.50. Black and Col ored Ulsters, Marked down from $15 to $5. Ladies' "Walking Jackets, Former Price $10 reduced to $-1.50. The Entire Stock Will be Sacrificed Without Reserve. Di iiJiiTfifii A lnPlIiiI8rl i Hi ill bill 1 Uyll Keeps constantly on hand a full stock of the best made READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Business Suits and Dress Suits. Also the largest stock and the newest patterns in Prench and American Cassimeres, Worsteds, Cloths, Scotch and English Tweeds. Which will be made up to order in the very latest styles and at the io.t m prices. ITT GUARANTEED. HATS in all the Latest and Standard Shapes. A. complete line of Genis? Furnishing Goods. D. JL. McX2TT5:H, The Leading Clothier, Hatter and Gents' Furnisher. CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, iHATS AND GAPS, A Boots and Shoes. Agents for Steck's Little Giant, and Kranich and Bach's Pianos, Tabor, and Western Cottage Organs, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. -OF f SALE