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(? ?!c JtoUjj tMimt. ASTOIilA, OREGON: TUKSn.VY .JCXE2.16E5 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted) J. K. HA.Lil.OEAN & COMPANY, rUIiLlSUEUS AND moriJIETOKS, ASTOUIAJ. MJILDING, - - CASSKTRKEl Terms of Subscription. Serveil by Carrier, per week I5cts. Sent by Mail, per month . coots. " '' ' one year ....87.00 Free o! postage to subscribers. fSAilvcrtiscincuts inserted by Uic vear at tbe rate o! 52 per square per month. Tran sient advertising City cents per square, each insertion. oticc To Advertiser. The AToniA?j guarantees to Its ad vertisers tJie largest circulation of anv newspaper published on the Columbia river. This pper is on file at the St. Charles Hotel, Portland, Or. Tournament next Tuesday. Special council meeting to-night. Mr. J. N. Griffin measured SAC, inches rain in Astoria in May. So far as heard from there will be threo brass bands here next Tuesday. A single flash of lightning pulverized eleven Miles City telephones ono day last week. Tho Ladies Tournament Fund realized nearly $309 with thoir fair and supper last week. Thero will bo a special convention of Astoria Division No. 1 this ovening at half past eight. Alex. Birnie, at Cathlnmet, is finishing up his new storo and getting in a largo stock of goods. Somo of yesterday's collectors report collections "mighty rocky." Money has been plentier, that's a fact. Mrs. P. C. Smith of Portland was ac cidentally shot and killed by her sor vant girl" last Sunday morning. Tho master mason's degree will bo con ferred at tho regular convocation at Tem ple Lodge No. 7 this evening. At two o'clock this afternoon E. C. Holden will sell some restaurant furnit ure, bar fixtures, etc. See ndvt. Capt. Moody and his popular little steamer, tho Mountaineer, is building up a fino business between here, "Westport and Cathlamct. Mr. G. W. Lounsberry, secretary of tho Oregon Board Pilot Commissioners, ad vertises extension of time for bids for building tho pilot schooner. A clam-opening contest to;k placo in New York on 'Wednesday evening, May 13th, tho winner opening 933 souud bi valves in fifty-seven minutes. Capf. "Whitcomb, an old and experi enced steamboat man has resigned charge of tho S. B. T, Co.'s steamers and comes here. Pilot Matthews takes his place. Harry Hippie, formerly of the Old Corner and Occidental, now at the Es mond in Portland, lost a gold scarf-pin at an East Portland fire last Saturday. Portland municipal politics are sim mering. Let's sec: we'll have a little elec tion of our own next winter, and already the kindling begins to be laid under the political pot. District attorney McBride leaves for Oregon City this morning as his labors for this term are about through. He pos sesses tho faculty of getting through with about as much business in as little time as any of them. Tho Idaho crossed in from Sitka at 150 yesterday and fired a thundering gun that caused many to think tho overdue Oregon was at tho dock. The Oregon came in later in tho afternoon delayed by rough headwinds and a stormy sea. Senator Sherman is expected in Port land this afternoon and may drop down to see Astoria. Ho has written to a Cin cinnati journal that he has concluded to permit the use of his name in the sena torial contest, and will accept the seat if elected. After the 1st day of next month the rates of postage in the Cnitcd States will bo lower than in any other country using the postal system. At that timo tho rate will be 2 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof, instead of a half-ounce, as at present. John Hobsou yesterday resigned the office of oounty commissioner to which he was elected a vear ago. J. no resigna tion of County School Suporinteident J. E. Higgins is also in the hands of tho county court which meets this morning. Frank Parker, of tho Walla "Walla Statesman, has fallen heir to 5,000. Ono per cent of that amount would paralyze the ordinary newspaper man, and ten per oent of it would send the stoadiest on a wild old toot. It will be interesting to see tho Statesman man get rid of his wealth. On Tuesday afternoon last John Carlin, of Olympia, was drowned at Oyster bar, While exchanging seats with another companion a swell tipped the boat and he fell overboard. Ho loaves a wife and a large citclo of friends. His age was about 34 years. Efforts to secure the body wero unavailing. Mr. Gould and a party of engineers started from here yesterday to locate the new lighthouse which is to bo built at Brown's Point on tbe north entrunco to Gray's harbor. From there they go to Destruction island whore another light is to be erected. Tho government is do ing a good work in lighting up tho foggy northwestern coast. W. H, Gray wishes that anyone having books belonging to the library of tho Pi oneer and Historical society to please re turn th6m as soon as possible to tho lib rary at the Y. M. C. rooms ns they are to be clpssified and rearranged. Tho lib rary will form a neucleus for the future Eublio library of Astoria and now would o a cood timo to show public interest in it by donations of books which would be placed on tho shelves for tho public good. By last evening's express A. J. Megler received an animal that is a total strang er in this latitude. It i3 a horned toad from the arid wastes of Idaho, and is as ornery a specimen as could bo found any where. It differs from a clam in a good many respects; it can live on dry sand without a drop of water for six months and only wants an occasional fly and to be lot alone to be supremely happy. A clam is a sociable beast and enjoys soci ety while this aristocratic batrachian wants to go in a crowd by himself. T. S. Jewett and A. E. Osgood went to the headwaters of Lewis and Clarke in a novel craft last Saturday. It was invent ed and built by Alex McLean at Fort Canby and is a wonder. It is abont twen ty feet long, four and n half feet beam and has a shaft on which are two paddle wheels. In the center is a lever worked by the occupant of tho boat and with a moderate amount of muscle four miles an hour can easily be made. It is a clev erly constructed boat and will, probably, be raffled here. The funeral of tho late Irving Stevens last Sunday was one of the largest and most impressive ever seen in this city, and testified how cordial a place tholato gentleman occupied in the remembrance of Lis friends. The entire firo depart ment tamed out, and with the subordin ate lodge and Ocean Encampment L O. O. F. and a largo concourso of citizens made a long procession. Services ivcro held in the Congregational church after which the body ?as placed in a hearse and preceded by the different organiza tions and followed by a multitudo of mourners was carried to the family lot in the hillside cemetery. ciRCTrr conrr froceemsus. Tatim:, J. Juno 1st H. B. Parker vs J. H. Close, et a!.: re ferred to J. A. Gill to take testimony. John Allen was admitted to citizen ship. Bnnnemanit Martinoni vs G. Dispas queHa; continued. Svensen vs Kant: continued. State vs Robert Leadbetter; sentenced to the penitentiary for tf9 years and pay costs of action. State vs Ah Him; sentenced to peni tentiary for two years and pay costs of action. H, McCormnck vs John Fox, et al.; ver diet for plaintiff for S3C7 93 and costs. Falkner, Bell & Co. vs George P. Wheeler, et al.: verdict for plaintiff for $3"G 9j and costs. A. G. Snexarth vs J. T. Mulkey; con tinued. Jurors not in jury box excused for tho term. J. H. D. Gray vs M. A. Steabb. W. B. Headington vs M. and S. Kin sey: motion to strike out parts 'of com plaint argued; motion overruled by court and defendant allowed time to demur. GENERAL GUAXT. Much very small wit-bas, it is supposed been perpetrated at tbe expense of tho justly distinguished medical gentlemen who have had charge of the General and not a.few " cancer doctoral' have tried to call tho attention of tho publio to theni selves'as specialists that they may im pose upon some ignorant man or woman who may be afflicted with cancer, and thus rob tbem of their money. General Grant will as surely die of can cer, as he now lives. Tho surveyor gen era! of the army, Dr. Crane, died of can cer in his throat, and after ho had it somo months died from loss of blood, by tho destruction of an artery. No medi cine from South America has been given him, nor has tea mado of clover been administered to him. Decency would tell tho numerous "smart" ones who publish small papers to quit speculating on this subject, and let General Grant and tbe surgeons who attend him, alone. By tho skill of the latter his life has been prolonged and General Grant has shown his usual good sense by having eminent and able men, rather than any of the quacks, who like vultures, are hanging around to practice their charlatanism on him, and rob his estate after they have killed him. T. T. UABXXI33, Jtt. V. TILLAMOOK MIXES. A correspondent of tho Salem States man writes that tho Tillamook mines are a suocess beyond a doubt. Men are running in every direction and are daily making new discoveries. Between what are known as the Eleven Mile and Twelve Mile trees especially they have struck it rich. Many moneyed men of Portland are hero with their experts and a3sayers and such utensils as they oan bring. They get a nice button (three-dollar chunk of silver) out of half an ounce of rock. There will be a grand rush here this summor, and they will make it pay bic. Portland and San Francisco assay- ers agree that the quartz is first-class. My opinion is that this will be the finest mining country on mo jracino coast. Al though I at first had but little confidence in the mines, since I have seen them with my own eyo3, I have changed my notion about them. Everybody is excited to the highest pitch. The abovo is false on the face of it and is not to be believed by anyone. Thero is no doubt that silver has been found there, but any ass ayer that will get a $3 chunk of silver out of a half onnco of rook would make a grindstone assay bet ter than Eberhart or Smoky Hill. Tho rivalry which has existed every summer between steamers running to the coast is beginning to show itself once more, xne steamer wxae ivest win go on tho ways to-day to have the wheel cut down, to make her moro serviceable and a much faster boat, and also to undergo a general everhauling: Some lively races are looked for to occur between the Wide West and the Telephone on tho Astoria route, and before long it will be deter mined which of tho two will carry the broom. Standard. Frank Dodge, superintendent of the O. R. & N. Co., and John Gates, master me chanic of tho company, returned last evening by the Olympian from Victoria, where they went to cxamino the injuries to the North Pacific. They found that she would havo tp bo hauled out and re coppered. She. will also requiro a new cylinder, new piston, new cylinder head, now walking beam and in- fact almost an entirely new engine. Mr. Galea will make his report to headquarters,- and if the company conclude it is cheaper to fix her up than to build n new boat tho nec essarv machinery will bo orderod from New York. It is estimated $30,000 will be expended upon the Nortlt Pacific be fore she will bo in condition to resume her old route. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Astoria Division Ho. 1. A special convention of the above di vision is hereby called for Tuesday evening, June 2d, 1885, at 8:30 sharp, for drill, at the Pythian castle. Every mem ber is notified to attend. Bv order of the Commander. Jo. O. BozoRTir, Recorder. Attention 3io. Ones You are hereby ordered to appear for drill at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday evening June 2d. By order F. Surpkex AT. Acting Foreman. Gymnasium; Boys Class. A class for boys from the ages of 7 to 13 years will be formed at the Astoria Gymnasium. A competent teacher will be provided. Apply at the gymnasium Letwecn the hours of 10 a. M.and 10 p.m. V. E. Johns, Prop. Order your Firemen's Shirts lroin Prael Bros. Sheet Single Former price 35 and 40 cents, latest out, comic, sentimental, etc, at 10 cents. . Giuffik & Reed's City Book Store. Buy your Llnie of Gray at Portland prices. Our ale of Ball's Corsets Is unprece dented. Pbael. Beos. H03IA5CE OF A FRIGATE. Tho Old Xlasara In the Jnnt-Sliop The Fastest Clipper Man-of-War Afloat. A dispatch from Boston says. Tho old war ship Niagara, which has been an chored in tho navy yard ever since the war, was put under tho auctioneer's ham mer and sold to Peter Butter, a junk, dealer for 12,300. Ho will probably have tho vessel towed down to Apple Island and burned to get at the metals. Tho steam frigate Niagara has a history that is almost romantic. Sho embodied in her lines and in her equipment the very highest typo of wooden architecture in tho navy. The history of this ship is really the history of the transition from wooden hulls to the modern iron kettle that plows the waves. The Niagara was really tho last great wooden ship built for the navy. By this is meant that her construction closed the government's re search for great results in wooden ma rine architecture. Sho was to a great ex tent an experiment. Along from 1S54 to 1857 tbe boom anion" nautical men was fast clipper ships. The California gold excitement gave growth to this, and tho California clipper became recognized as tho fastest ocean transportation afloat. George Steers, a noted ship builder of thirty years ago in New York, mado his famo by modeling vessels greyhounds of tho ocean which could, under full spread of canvas, with n stiff top-gallant breeze, bowl off fifteen, sixteen and even seventeen knots. These vessels rarely went over 1,500 tons burden, but they could carry 2,000 tons of freight and sail like witches. Some of them, notably the Flying Cloud, Flying Scud, Dreadnaught and one or two others, made passages to San Francisco, which, in point of time meant an average of three hundred knots a day. They wero tho wonder of tho ocean in those days. In 1854, Congress having decided to build steam frigates of tho first class, tho navy department concluded to havo ono experimental ship built upon the clipper ship m odel. In this vessel was to be com -bined extraordinary size, a tremendous battery, and speed under sail said to bo equaled only by the fleetest of tho small er of tho California clippers. It was un derstood that George Steers must build her, and ho got the contract. It was stipulated that sho should be between 4,500 and 5,000 tons a ship twico the size of any vessel Steers had over built. When the contract was awarded him the yacht America had just won her great victory off Cowcs over the crack English yachts. Ho had built tho America, and ho resolved at onco that tho Niagara should be built on the America's lines. This plan was carried out. The great frigate's keel was laid, and in 1856 sho was launched. Too Niagara was perhaps the most magnificently modeled ship that ever floated. She was a superb American yacht, multiplied twenty times. Like Itoebling, who wore out his lifo building the Brooklyn bridge, Steers went to his deathbed soon after launching tho Niagara. The Government paid him $700,000 for tho ship without her engines or battery. She was taken to tho navy yard in New York and fitted for sea. The administration of Buchanan was so proud of her that a special battery of twelve 11-inch guns, the biggest smooth bores ever made, was ordered for her. Theso were mounted on pivots ar ranged to swing in with closed portholes so thatjat sea the ship should look like a mag nificent yacht. Sho was full ship-rigged and spread, with all stern sails set, over 22,000 square feet of canvas. Sho had three engines of 500 horse power each and a two-bladed propellor of eighteen feet slope, which hoisted above tbe water when not in use. The Niagara had two important mis sions and then her usefulness ended. With all her beautiful model and yacht like qualities she was too big for a fight ing ship and too expensive to use as a cruiser." In 1853 sho in conjunction with tho British frigate Agamemon, laid the first Atlantic cable. This was an event that will never be forgotten by the pres ent generation of Americans. In 1&J0 the Niagara was fitted out to take home the first Japanese embassy to visit theso shores. She took them byway of tho Azores, the capo of Good Hope, tho Island of Java and landed them at Jeddo, Japan, November 19th, 1350. Sho re turned by way of Hongkong, Singapore, Coylon and Aden, Arabia, whero she landed the American minister to China. Ward, who had been directed to return home via Marseilles and Paris.- During this flying cruise to tho East Indies tho Niagara was the sensation of the day. At every port she touched sho was visited Iby the entire populace. She was tno largest ana most magnmceut ship that had ever visited that quarter of the globe. Next to tho Great Eastern sho was in those days tho largest vessel afloat. She was 485 feet long, 5G feet beam. 24 feet draught, and was 4.580 tons burden (all measurement). Tho state ment is made in the eastern papers that tho Niagara could steam seventeen knots. This is an error. She never could steam moro than nino knots an hour. But, hoist her propeller and set all sail, and she did orcdit to her builder. For instance, in running down from Yokohama to Hongkong, 1,000 mi!e3, she struck the northeasterly monsoons, and for four consecutive day3 reoled off fifteen, sixteen and seventeen knots. Sha made the quickest passage between the two points ever made by any ship. The Niagara was fortunate though in her captain, W. W. McKean. He was a tim id man on soundings, but in blue water ho would crack on sail till masts and yards quivered like reeds. Ho was n bom sailor, and, though quite old, his eju Muuiu KiBuui wim nautical nre as ne saw the wet canvas bulge, tho bolt-ropes sireicu ana strain, me sum sails dip in tho foam, and tho great -whito spray climb to the foremast hoad, as the bow of the big ship plunged into the seething billows. If any ono has ever felt a yacht under full sail tremblo and quiver be neath him ho may form some idea ol how that gigantic clipper would squirm under her 22,000:foot spread of "linen." The present Commodore Sohley, chief of the bureau of equipment and recruiting, na vy department, and head of the Greely relief expedition, was a midshipman on the Niagara on that flying cruise. He used to get up and make fun of " Old Billy" McKean, as tho youngsters called the captain behind (behind his back), and mimic the old enthusiast cracking on sail. Tho executive officer of tho ship was Isaao N. Brown, of 3Iississippi, af terward captain of the rebel ram Arkan sas, a prudent man and a good officer, but much averse to "Uncle Billy's" yachting proclivities. It was Captain McKean's ambition to get the Niagara to once log twenty knots an hour. He never quite reached it. One afternoon. while crossing the bay of Bengal with a stiff, northeasterly wind, the old man crowded on every stitch of duck he could find. It was really a reef-topsail breeze, with light spars, but the shin was so heavily rigged that the old enthusiast dared to do anything. Ho crowded top- gaiiant sans, rovais, topsail and lower slim sails and finally brought spanker and trysails on her. Schley, the mische vous midshipman remarked, as he saw tho clouds of canvas and the quivering masts and booms. " The 'old man' will stick up his pocket handkerchief next. Then look out!" How the great ship did bowll It is not an exaggeration to say that the spray from her bow went fifty feet in the air and the foam in her wako was whito as far as tho eye could reach astern. Yet the highest rate of speed reached was 17J knots. Tho fast Atlantic steamships reach this now with ease, and keep it up for days. Tho poor old Niag ara was degraded in the war. She was cut down and altered to carry moro guns, and of course was spoiled. She made a trial trip from Boston to New York, came near foundering and never went to sea again. Now she has gone to the junk-shop. IX MEMORIAE. Hit.i. of AsroniA Excise ) COMPAKI NO. 1, V Astoeia, Ob., May 31st, 1835. . ) Wiieiieas, By the dispensation of an all-wise Providence, our fellow citizen Captain Irving Stevens, who has been for the past seven years or more a prominent member of this company, has been called to "Tho undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns" while ho had scarcely reached tho middlo stage of lifo, yet possessing and enjoying very pleasant and desirable surreundings: thereforo 1st. Resolved, That in this connection wo aro truly and solemnly admonished that in tho midst of lifo wo aro often all unaware, in death. 2nd. Resolved, That in tho death of Captain Stevens our community has lost an honest, honorable and worthy citizen, and Astoria Engine Co. No. 1 a faithful, efficient, attentivo and truly useful mem ber, whom wo all havo been proud to call brother; 3d. Resolved, That all members of this company proffer their heartfelt and con- tnto sympathy and sorrow to the be reaved family of tho deceased in their great athiction and Ios3 of so kind, pro vident, generous and excellent a husband and father: 4th. Resolved, That theso resolutions and this action theroon bo entered in the records of this company's meeting, and a properly engrossed copy thereof be trans mitted by our secretary to tho sorrowing family of tho deceased. 5th. Resolved, That the foregoing reso lutions bo published in the daily papers of this city. W. W. Pabkeb, Wm. Bock, M. Olsek, Committee. ttest. L. E. Sbuo, Secretary. EXPRESSION OF THAXKS- Tho relatives and friends of tho late Irving Stevens desire to tender their thanks to tho several orders for the great interest taken and respect mani fested by them at the buna on bunday last. They also feel grateful to the Con gregational choir ladies and friends who so kindly nrrangod the decorations at the church. And they deeply appreciate the general sympathy expressed by the entire commuunity, in this their sad be reavement. Card ofTbanls. HeadquaetkiIs Cusnnco Post, No.14,G.A.R. r1 35.) Astoeia, Oregon, June 1, 1885, Cushing Post, No. 14, G. A. 11., hereby thanks it3 numerous friends for their liberal donations and beautiful contribu tions of flowers with which the decora tion ceremonies of Memorial Day wero elaborated. R. V. MoNTErrn, Post Commander. ItticUIcii's Arnica Salve. Thk Best Sai.vk in the world for Cuts, Unices, Sorcs.Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chapped J lands. Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give jerfrct satisfaction, or money refuifded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by V. E. Donu'iit & Co. Tbe Most Agreeable As well as the most effective method of dispelling Headaches, Colds and Fe vers or clensing the System is by taKing a few doses of" the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 50 c anil .$1 bottles for sale by W. E. De ment & Co. War! War! War! The latest news to hand states that 5,000 men attacked JefTs Restaurant last week. They were galantlly met by that veteran, and got the best and cheapest nic.il m town. JeiT intends to light it out in that line if it takes all summer. A Good Cigar, .lu-t as good as you usually pav a bit for, can be had FOR FIVE CENTS at C. P. ilsonV. Hyvti ofFigs. Manufactured only by tho California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is Nattirt'i Own True Laxative. This nlea-uit liquid fruit remedy may be had of V. E. Dement & Co, at fifty cents ur one dollar per bottle. It is the most pleasant, prompt and effective remedy known, to clpan-c the system; to acton, the Liver, Kidneys nnd Bowels gently yet thoroughly ; to dispel Headachs, Colds and Fevers; to cure Constipation Indigestion and kindred ills. 1 f vnu want a first-class picture co to Crivv's gallery and you will bo sure to be suited for bis work recommends itself. WHAT J Do You TMulr that jrfT of The Chop House Gives you a meal for nothing, and t glass ot sometuing to unnxr -isoc much 1" 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." For Dinner Parties to order, at short notice, jr to Frank Fabre's. The average female heart is left in a perfect flutter by our latest arrivals of novelties in Dress goods, Parasols, etc Prael Bnos. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, tojjcther with tho choicest norfumcrv. and toilet articles, etc can he bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drus store, opposite Occident hctel, Astoria. Private card rooms at Jeifs new sa loon "The Telephone.' Don't pay 25 to 50 cents for dinner when vou can get a better one at the Telephone tor 15 cents from 11 to 2. Grav sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar "shingles A full It guaranteed. Test Tour BaMng Powder To-Day ! Brands julTcrtUcd is absolutely para COTfTAna' -ojacasonrxa-. THE TEST: PUca iv con top down on & Lot storo cntll heated, then reraoY tno co-rcr and smell. A chem ltTrlllnos be required to detect tJio presence zt Ammonia. DOES EOT COKTAEf A3DI0XIA. Hi HeslUifiilstss flu NEVER Ec Qcntluxit. In a million bones foraqo&rterofacentnrj It has stood the consomer'a reliable test, THE TEST OF THE OVEHc Price Baking Powder Co.. larmo; Dr. Price's Special Flavoring Extracts, Tho strongest, most delicious end natoral flavor tmjwn, and Dr. Price's Lupuiin Yeast Gems Tor Light, Healthy Cresd.Tho Best Dry Ho? Yeast In tho world. FOR SALE BY GROCERS, CHICAGO. - CT. LOUIS LIGHT HEALTHY BREAD The peat dry hop yeast In tho world. Bread raised by this yeast is llght.whlte and wholesome like our crandmother'3 delicious, bread. GROCERS SELL THEM. PREPARCO BY THE Price Baking Powder Co.5 MTis of Br. Frica's special FlaYonns Extracts, Chicago, III. St. Louis, Mo. For sale by CtnTiNO.SlBRi.K & Co., Agents l'ortiand, Orepon HAPPINESS Is not constituted only ofgooil health nnd Hying, CLOTHE AND OTHER WEARING APPAREL Flay a prominent prut in tho some also. Now ar.D.Kant Has the finest assortment of Beady Made Men's, .Youth's and Hoy's Clothing, also manes Them, too, and guarantees all his work to yon. He has an immense stock of Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots, shoes. Hats and Caps. Also has Just received the latest and best of Athletic and Bathing Suits, and sells goods at the lowest bed-rocic prices. THE BOSS Merchant Tailor aid Clothier. Ilot Iiiiucli, at the Telephone Saloon From 11 to 2 every day. A line lunch with drink or cigar, 2." cents. p Uo charge after two o'clock, jnrr. To Accommodate His Patrons. Alex. Gilbert will keep his saloon open day and nighUFishermen can get a good lunch at any hour of the night. The genuine French sardine constantly on hand. FuraXcat Fitting Boot Or Shoe, so to P. J. Goodmans, on Che- namus street, next uoor to l. w. uase. AH goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new poods constantly arriving. Custom work. FrcsH Eastern and Shoalwater Day OyHters Constantly on hand, cooked to any style at Frank Fabre's. When others fail try Crow, the lead ing Photographer, No. 6 "Water strec t At Frank Fabre's. Board for S220 a month. Tho beat! in tho city. Dinner from 5 to 7. JtrHL Hyeasi'GH. -& rZA &&S (fa -AT T&e Xieading OF JLSTOSX5.. Onr sinck 5s now rnisinlotn in ovprv selection of first class goods at very LOW In the following lines of goods our selections and prices will compare favor ably with Eastern and San Francisco houses carrying lirst class goods. Rich Black and Colored Silks. Handsome Brocaded Black and Colored Silks. Evening Silks, in all the latest tints. Fine Imported Dress Goods. Embroidered and Figured Combination Suits. New Ginghams. New Prints. New Lawns. New Chair.brays. New Table Linen and Napkins. Embroidered Table and Piano Covers. Lace Curtains and Curtain Nett. Novelties in Lace Goods, Buttons, Gloves, Parasols, Ribbons, Fans, etc., etc. uiUdii EJopd! lllitSIlL Having bought more largely than this seasons trado seems to demand we have concluded to reduce our immense stock to cost price. -THE LATEST STYLES IS Ladies Cloaks, Traveling Ulsters, Wraps, Jerseys, etc., etc. PYTHIAN BUILDING, The Leading Stationers and News Dealers of Astoria. li il l i l.ia,n,iiiiLi.mi hi iiesnagacgn K ui s 111 5 Id ARTISTS 3SATEKIAI.S. TOILI1T AltTICIES, JAPANESE GOODM FAXCY GOODS. IS AUK BUGGIES. The Latest Notions "We defy any and all competition. OPPOSITE PARKER HOUSE, " i" 'TTirTI-llll I ' II GO TO THE Hair Dressing Saloon Parker House, Main St., For a first-class Shave, scientific Hair-cut. and hygienic Shampoo, etc, II. Dn PARK, Prop. Flno Stationery, Blank Books, School Books, Music Books, ; SHEET MUSIC AND ffssassczcsaaaasasEBSRsassazzzssaassissasasaaaaassssasKiEEaia m 7 ti3a:sEZEa:z:33sza::szz;Ei:!:3az233:ssc3zssss33zsasiiii3C!&!i The Leading Clothier and Hatler, 1 - p New Goods! I I i ' mi"- SF3 ALL DEPARTMENTS. Mea's, To-u.h.s' and Soys' sfr i & op &ujLHiHg3a j w m jy H ii"! wm V I Hats and Furnishing Goods. FINEST GOODS AT THE LOWEST PEICES.3 flnrtmpiit sitiiI liwlioii wicliinrr ..imlnn PRICES would do well to call early. ASTORIA, OREGON. Ul O a a. m z O PIAXOS. mSSCtL IXSTKiaiBXTS. JEWELRY. WATfnCS AXu CLOCKS. BIRD CAGES. and Novelties, Etc. Call, examine our goods and be convinced. ASTORIA. OKECOJf. Astoria Bakery AND Columbia Candy Factory. Eil. Jackson, Proprietor. Candles, - - - 20Ctsperlb. Bread, Ties and Cakes dellvored every day. Agents for Steck's Little Giant, and Kranich and Bach's Pianos, Taber, and Western Cottage Organs, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 5J New Styles! a s i & m MM 9S MftM M M 1 1 i 1 fl p II ,'IV.J dOsasea