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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1885)
C) as ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY. .OCTOUEK'-'l.ISij The Pert, Gen. Fairchild aud City of Benares go to sea to-day. The A. B. Field arrived in from Tillamook yesterday afternoon. River captains report very heavy fogs on the Willamette and upper Co lumbia. E. C. Holden advertises the Eoscoe restaurant and fixtures for sale on the 30 th inst The Willamette crossed out yes terday. The State is due this morn ing; the Columbia saile. The assignee's sale of the estate of F. B. Elberson will be at B. S. Wor sley'a at two this afternoon. Sweet cider, pumpkins, clams, ducks, crawfish and herring are among the present varieties in the market. Work is progressing rapidly on the new Episcopal church. It is thought it will be ready for occupancy by the latter part of next month. The British bark Santiago, 1,150, coal laden, from Sydney, is outside with pilot on board. She is con signed to Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Mr. Noltner is probably sorry now that he let Eithian run all that smut in his paper last fall. That kind of work don't pay in any sense of the word. The new pilot schooner was down to Ft. Stevens and back yesterday afternoon, but the absence of any breeze madoit impossible to test her sailing qualities. The "Walla Walla Union says that that city "is overrun with hard cases, many of whom would not stop at murder if they thought there was any money in it." Smokers who buy their cigars at J. W. Bottom's Virginia cigar and tobacco store return again and again. His cigars sell themselves, and no wonder, they are prime. It is reported in Seattle that the Chinese consul at Sau Francisco has applied for troops to be sent to the defense of his countrymen at Tacoma. The report lacks confirmation. Patrick Healey, aged fifty, com mitted suicide in Portland by taking poison, last Monday. He had been a wealthy man formerly, but met with financial reverses and became dis heartened. The Staghound hence for Queens town March 19th, recently reported foundered and all hands lost off Cape Horn, was insured in the London and Provincial Insurance companv for $33,792. The freeze out game is the best one to practice with Chinamen. By declining to give them employment as much and far as possible they can be made go, and in no other way as mat ters are at present. Business of all kinds is reported looking up and money is plentier than it was two months ago. There are not as many idle men in Astoria as at the close of the fishing season. Any place that a Chinaman can be crowded out and a white man or woman put in his place is a direct benefit to the community. The agent for James Pylo k Sons of New York, arrived yesterday from Portland, to distribute to the house keepers of Astoria samples of Pyle's Pearline, a washing compound. The popularity of the article warrants a fair trial, especially in these times when washing becomes a question brought homo to every housekeeper. The city editor of the Oregonian who. unfortunately has no eye for the beautiful, thinks St. Helens looks its finest in midwinter; that at that season its splendor surpasses the present purple pomp of nature's pag eantry. But what else can be expect ed from a man who evinces his utter lack of appreciation in asserting that Hood is a finer mountain peak than St. Helens. CoL Geo. H. Mendell, Capt. Chas. F. Powell, of the TJ. S. engineer corps inspected the government works at the bar yesterday. A delegation from the chamber of commerce and other prominent citizens of Astoria went down on the Gen. Canby in the afternoon to note the progress of the work. The entire party returned at 630 p. M., all expressing themselves well pleased with the progress of the work. There is a steady quiet movement on foot all over the coast to get rid of the Chinese. Every well meaning man can aid in this. But those who talk "agitation," who chew soap and froth at the mouth and want to start violent measures are the very worst enemies to this steady quiet effort that is being made to get rid of the Chinese. Some of these blow-hards never did an honest day's work in their lives and the work they are try ing to do is not honest now. Professor Eoby, of the Portland high school has been appointed post master of that city. Ho went to school with Mr. Vilas, the postmaster general; hence the appointment. Tony Noltner worked and toiled for the Democracy of Oregon for the best part of his life and gets soup. He was certainly entitled to some re ward, and though he has the con sciousness of fulfilled duty, yet some thing more tangible was no more than his due. Another "Whitehall boat race has been arranged between Brown & Mc Cabe's Harry Bingham and Hugh McCormick's Pride of the Columbia for 3100 a Bide. Fifty dollars forfeit was put up yesterday. The race is to be over the same course sailed last Friday, no restriction as to crew, sails or time, the boat crossing the line first winning the money. The only stipulation is that the breeze shallbe blowing eighteen miles an hour at the start of the race. When ever Mr. Louis "Wilson announces an eighteen mile breeze the race takes place. Fine Apples and Pears. For sale.atlow rates at J. II. D. Gray's. LAST EVENING'S PERFORMANCE. The comic operetta of "Penelope; or the Milkman's bride,"' was given in excellent style at Liberty Hall last evening. The character of Penelope, the servant girl whose unfortunate mistake in the little matter of the pepper box results so annoying, was personated by Miss Katie Flavel whose clear soprano voice was never heard to better advantage. Miss Flavel has had the advantage of thorough musical training by some of the ablest maestros, aud this coupled with the extraordinary beauty of her voice makes her vocal efforts a continual charm to the audience. Her rendition o! the horn song where in she imitates the echo thin and clear of the notes of a huntsman's horn elicited the most enthusiastic applause. The part of Mrs. Croaker, whose untimely return so completely spoiled poor Penelope's plans, was ably sus tained by Mrs. F. B. Stokes who en tered into the spirit of the character with the genius of a true artist. Her several songs were rendered in her most brilliant style, her fiue voice showing to special advantage in the prolonged melody where she turns the hapless Penelope out of doors. Tosser, the stately grenadier, as personated by W. H. Barker was the source of immense amusement as was his pompous but funny partner in tho police force, the blighted Pitcher. Not the least of the fun was the con trast produced by the strains they they sung and the words set to the music. Here was Tosser apparently singing "Then you'll remember me," but in reality telling what fine din ners ho used to have and how hun gry he was now, and Pitcher who while singing the gem of Flotow's Martha, M'appari, was telling of the troubles of a hungry stomach. Chalks, tho milkman was personated by W. T. Brunker who didn't appear to be very well up in his part, but sung and acted to the general satis faction of his audience. Miss Nellie Flavel was the pianist of the evening and played tho inerry music with pre cision and effect. The hall was well filled and the entertainment was in every way a success. ItEAIi ESTATE TRANSFRS. Eri Beebe and wife lo W. C. Par sens: iuu acres .sec m. t. a 2i. li. G W.;SG00. W. Brewer and wife to W. C. Par sous: 120 acres in sec. 30. aud 33, T..8N.B.G AV.;S500. Jno. Kennedy and wife to W. C. Parsons, quitclaim deed, 80 acres, sec 2G, T. 8 N. li. 0 W.: 300. E. C. Crow to L. F. Cummings, 10 acres, T. 8 N. R 7 W.; $100. W. G. Ross and wife to Jno. Mc Dufflots4 and 3. blk 121, McCIuro's Astoria; $225. Heirs of Elizabeth Jane Russell to C. S. Wright, lot G, blk 3, McClure's Astoria; S800. H. W. Hurlburt and wife to S. P. Marsh lotG, blk 140, Shively's As toria; $475. Grace church trustees to C. S. Wright, lot 7, blk 24, McClure's Astoria; $2,000. Victor Anderson and wife to Geo. H. George, lot 7, blk 1, Shvelv's As toria; $1,500. Ann R. Wilson and Mary E. Wake man, to Mary Aun Adair, three twentieths interest in tide lands in blk 139, Shively's Astoria; $1. Same to same, same interest iu tide lands between blk 139 and center of West 2nd street; SI. Jno. Davis to A. H. Stone, lot 8, sec G. T. 8 N. R. 7 W.: 3LGG acres; $75. J. "W. Taylor to E. P.Parker, one sixth interest in Luko Taylor dona tion laud claim, $100. Wm. Hume aud wife to Geo. . W. Hume, lots 1. 2, 7 and 8, blk 57, Mc Clure's Astoria; and land covered with water adjacent and north thereto to ship channel; S30.000. W. F. Seidol to J. W. Welch 49.39 S240. acres, sec. li. T. 8 jn. U. si W.; FKUSON'AL. Jno. "Wood, of South Bend, came over yesterday. P. G. Eastwick came up from Ft. Stevens yesterday afternoon. W. D. Southworth will shortly lecture here under the auspices of the grand army of labor. A. B. Webber, of Cortland, Cal., who has been attending the funeral of his mother in Portland, is a pass enger on the outgoing steamer to day. Bucklcn'h Arnica Salve. ThkBkst Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Soras,Ulcor?,Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chappril Hands. Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively cures Pile-?, or no pay required. It is guaranteed lo give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For : l by W. E. Dement & Co. Notjce. Parties desiring to obtain fine por traits ot themselves or friends should examine the piece of crayon work at the City Book store; this is gen uine crayon work. Orders received and satisfaction guaranteed. GBiFrrN & Beed. Great Reduction iu 3IilIInerj-. On account of the closeness of the times 1 Have concluded to reduce the price of my entire stock of millinery. Liook at these prices: Boys Felt Hats, formerly 2, now S1.25 ; G iris' Trimmed Felt Hats, formerly S&23. now $1.50: Ladies' and Misses' Trimmed Velvet Hats onlv S2.25. Motions and fancy Goods atVmrilar rates. Ladies Wool hand made Hoods Sl-"0. Children's Hoods 75 cents to SI. Woolen Gaiters reduced from 5i) cts. to SO cts. per pair. Victoria Zephvr n cts. per oz. All the latest styles in Velvet, Plush and Fancy Trimmings at the very lowest prices. Large assortment of Birds and Orna ments cheapest in the market Corsets 75 cts. to Sl.50 of the very best makes. Come and see. Mrs. A. Malcolm. W. Lussier oi San Francisco has en gaged iu the photograph business with Crow the leading photographer. THE TERinELTON OF SATURN. This long expected epoch takes place at 7 o'clock this morning. It is twenty-nino and ono-half years since the occurrence of a similar event, and during that time, says an eastern pa per, Saturn has traveled more than 5,000,000,000 miles, and now looks the sun in the face from a standpoint 100,000,000 miles nearer to the cen tral orb than when fifteen years ago, he passed aphelion, or his most dis tant point from the sun. Fortunate ly, at the same time, tho earth ap proaches a point where her small orb is almost hidden between the sun and Saturn, and profits largely by the proximity. The increased size and clearer radiance bear testimony to the nearer neighborhood of the ring girdled planet But it is almost ab surd to speak of the nearness of an object whose mean distance from the sun is 881,000,000 miles. We are at sea without a pilot in seeking to com prehend dimensions where a million miles is the measuring unit Wo can however, see results in tho beauty and brightness of a planet that fifteen years hence, will shine with a dull, murk' light, in striking contrast with his present sereno aspect. As tronomers who make Saturnian in vestigation a specialty will gladly im prove the favorable conditions. It will not bo unexpected if they find out whether the dark spaces between tho rings are merely shadings in or between the myriad satellites that make them up, or even if a ninth moon should be found faintly gleam ing among its brethren. Nearly a generation of those who now tread the earth will sleep peace fully in its bosom while this wonder of the skies traverses the vast path that forms his circuit round the sun. A generation of men live3 and dies in one Saturnian year! Well may it bo said that tho study of astronomy promotes humility, teaching as no other jcience can the insignificanco of humanity. For what is our earth with her one moon, by tho side of the peerless Saturn, with his complex array of rings, moons and belts? The earth, however, has reached her per fection of development, while the primeval fires of Saturn still burn. When animate lifo reigns on this superb planet the earth will bo a dead world cooled down to tho con dition of our satellite, where life and moisture aro unknown. Mars and Mercury will probably succumb to tho law of inevitable decay before the earth dies, on account of their smaller dimensions, Venus keeping pace more nearly with her twin sister. Tho four giant plauets will then re joice in their turn m tho perfection ot physical development, and take the places in the material scale now occupied by their more insignificant brethren. But millions of years will be required to effect those changes, and meanwhile tho inhabitants of this little planet can do nothing but behold tho process of world making on the larger planets, while they wait patiently for what is to come. Welcome Departure. Consul Bee has just completed tho compilation of statistics showing the number of arrivals and departures of Chinese from this port since the restriction act went into force, on May G, 18S2. Tho figures tell a story which will be of deep interest to tho whole state, and the working man will hail the announcement that the Mongolian population is decreasing at tho rate of nearly 10,000 a year. The departures from this port since the act went into effect foot up 41.9G0, against 17,G5G arrivals during the same time. The present rate of decrease, by death and departnre, with a proper enforcement of the restriction act, will soon settle the Chinese question on this coast- -'. F. Post, m. INCOMING PASSENGERS. The steamship Slate of California is due from San Francisco to day, with the following pa-engers : VY Green E J Bnckell Jacob Smith C R Barnett Ac fm W Birck W J Walker M Schedule .las.M Baker A McKenzie 31 rs 31 Caulield & sn Mrs L A Dodge & sii Miss J BenniugliotC II .lames E J Hendricks V .1 (Jiddings A Eoff C H Thompson Mrs Prior John Pallett 1) F Cillmaii Mrs E SylveMor L Krumr MrsTB Howes (let Iling Two Sister (t Newton Phil II Sarin Win Jones J Gorringcr Chas Castle A Hamilton V R Newman Ben Lewis E .1 Rule C Brunswick John Ellis Wm Raymond J A Bromley Max Wagne'r, wf,sn B Smith Miss Ida Comstock Miss Davis Miss Wasson II Hanschildt M C Bcckwith 1j Fisher John Striblcy C Sparks A L Landsborough Jos Griffith A Life Saving .Present. Mr. M. E. Allison. Hutchinson. Kan Saved his life by a simple Trial Bottle of Dr. Kind's New Discovery, for Con sumption, which caused liiiu to procure a large uouie, mat completely cured him, wiien Dot-tors, change of climate and everything else had failed. Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseiu'ssSevere Coughs, and all Throat ami Lung diseases, it is guaranteed to cure. Trial Bottles free atW. E. Dement & Co.'sDrug Store. Lai ge size $1.00. Sj'rup orFigs. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup. Co. San Francisco Cal. is Natures Own True Laxative. This pleasant liquid fruit remedy may be had of W. E. Dement & Co. at fiTtv cents or one dollar per bottle. It is the most pleasant, prompt and effective remedv known, to cleanse the system; to act on, the Liver, Kidnc3s and Bowels gently yet thoroughly; to dispel Headachs, Colds and Fevers: to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Slnloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment & Co. Blanks. Warranty deeds, mortgages, etc A full line of legal blanks on hand at this office. School Books 20 per cent less than any other place at Adler's. f FOREIGN SALMON MARKET. The f uturo advance in prices which we predicted in our last has now tak en place and offers for large parcels of salmon at 9d per case above lately ruling rates have been refused. Hold ers are very firm, and have advanced their prices from Is to Is Gd per case: and there is no Columbia river salmon to be bought under 19s, and very lit tle even at this limit. A further ad vance seems only a question of days, and thoso who think to gain by delay ing their purchases are likely to find themselves mistaken. The stocks held here are exceedingly light, in fact are considerably less than at the corresponding period for the last three years. This, in conjunction with the 1885 shipments, which will show a deficiency of 200,000 cases, is bound to lead to higher prices; and those best posted in the average con sumption of the article are confident that we shall soon see prices again at 24s per case and upwards. Corres pondence London Grocers' Gazette. a. largo ousmess nas ueen aone m salmon to arrive, and now there is very little offering, and at higher prices than have been asked for a long time past. Having regard to this fact, it is to bo noted that the av erage yearly arrivals for the last three years have been 550,000 cases, all of which were consumed in the natural course; still, this season's pack the first of which may be expected in about threo months hence cannot possibly exceed, it is said, 250,000 cases, and this fact becoming appar ent to dealers and those interested in tho article, a very sharp rise and eagerness to buy has set in. It is apprehended in some quarters that a continual advance will take place from timo to time during tho next twelve months, and that the only pos sible mode of supplying the English market in summer will bo to bring the salmon by rail overland to New York, thereby (as occured some five or six years ago) enhancing the cost by from 4s to 03 per case. Sacra mento river being almost a complete failure, not a single case is expected to" arrive in this country; whilst Fraz er river is at least one-third short and the proportion of the pack coming here will barely exceed" one-half of that of last season or tho season be fore. Correspondence London Gro wer. THE MARQUIS OF QUEEXSBURY BULES. 1. To be a fair stand up boxing match, in a twenty-four foot ring, or as near that as practicable. 2. No wrestling or hugging al lowed. 3. Tho rounds to bo of threo min utes duration, and one minute time allowed. 4. If either man fall through weakness or otherwise, ho must get up unassisted. Ten seconds to be allowed for him to do so. The other man to retire to his corner, and when the fallen one is on his legs, the round to be resumed and continued until the three minutes havo expired; and, if one man fail to come to the scratch in tho ten seconds allowed it shall bo in the power of the referee to give his award in favor of the other mau. 5. A man hanging on the ropes iu a helpless state, with his toes off the ground, shall be considered down. G. No seconds or other person to be allowed ii the ring during the rounds. 7. Should tho contest be stopped by any unavoidable interference, tho referee to name time and place for finishing the contest as soon as pos sible, so that the match must be won or lost, unless the backers of men agree to draw the stakes. 8. The gloves to be fair-sized box ing gloves, of the best quality, and now. i). Should a glove burst or come of!, it must be replaced to tho refer ee's satisfaction. 10. A man on his kneo is consid ered down, and if struck is entitled to the stakes. 11, No shoes or boots with springs allowed. Fishing Boat Race. All boats that intend to sail iu this race will enter at once at the Tele phone saloon. No entries received after Thursday next Thursday night at 8 o'clock the captains will meet at the Telephone and appoint their judges and decide on the conrso to sail. The first prize is valued at $60 tho second takes tho entrance mou ev. Race to como off Saturday next. Lessons iu Music. Prof. E. L. Bettinger respectfully in forms the public that he has opened a .studio in Odd Fellows' building, at the headquarters of the Astoria Singing so ciety, and is now prepared to take pu pils" fur the piano, organ, singing and iiariiiouv. Prof. Bettinger, in teaching his pu pils, lollows closely the methods adopt ed at the Conservatory of Paris he hav ing been a student at that institution for four years, and is consequently able to bring his pupils to a very high standard. For terms, please apply to Pjiof. C. L. Bettixoeu, Cor. Cass and Squemoqua Sts. Astoria, Oregon. Shiloh's Vitalizer 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 Slnloh's Cougli and -Consumption Cure is sold by its on guarantee. It curas consumption. Sold by W. E. De ment A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catirrh Kemedy Price 50 cents. Sold by W. E. Dement FornUtaat Fitting Boot Or Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che namus street next door to I. W. Case. All goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. Fall and "Winter Goods. New Suitings, Fine Underwear, and tho latest stvles m Scarfs and Ties just received at Mcintosh's furnishing store. A LETTER FROM MAJOR ADAMS. Oj?ficb op the Columbian, ) St. Helens, Or., Oct 19, 1885. J Editob Astoriaj?, and Astoria Friends: Having triumphed over my en emies, I would like to meet you all in some hall in Astoria, and recount a lecture entitled "Life in Columbia county during the last twenty years" commencing with tho time when my house was torn down and blown up with powder, to the present date. I shall try to be moderate, nothing extenuate and set down naught in malice. I shall take up a collection, so I wish you all would come silver heeled. The imprisonment and vex atious lawsuits instituted against me to break me down have involved me in many and various expenses, and I wish to raise by voluntary contribu tion and subscription to my paper, enough to lift me completely out ot debt, get me a power press, and put me on a firm financial basis, sol shall have enough for myself and to send to my wife so she may not be necessi tated to piok apples and gather corn, in the frosty fields of Maine by day and by night watch by the sick bed of an aged mother, but be able to hire a man to do the menial labor. I wish also to have money enough to send to my boy, Birnoy, to buy him warm stockings and boots, so his feet, (the feet of a little hero) may not bo bitten by tho frost I shall appeal to other cities of Oregon and Washing ton territory, but I start with you Astoria, as you sit a Queen by the Sea, to raise the banner for the old hero of the Peach Orchard, the lineal descendant of Richard the Lion heart, whose crest is a lion full face. Let some of my friends (Astorians are all friends) secure a hall, and name the night, the first of some week as I can then better spare the time, and I will draw with laughs the wrinkles out of your hides and the dryness out of your eyes with tears. Your obedient servant, Exoch G. Adams, Publisher of the Columbian. P. S. Let the ladies come out, as nothing will be said to offend the most fastidious. E. G. A. Wild Cherry and Tar. Everybody knows the virtues of Wild Cherry and Tar as a relief and cure for any affections of the Throat and Lungs, combined with these two ingredients are a few simple healing remedies in the composition of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup making it just the article you should always have in the house for Coughs, Colds, Croup and Bronchitis. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Samules free. Sold by J. W. Conn. Cheap Single Bedsteads And Mattresses, for sale cheap, at M. Olsen's, corner of Main and .leirerson streets. Ready For Business. For a good cup of coffee or a plate of fine oysters go to Frank Fabre's Coffee House; opposite M.C.Crosby's. what: Do You Think that "Jell'" ol The Chop Bouse Gives you a meal for nothing, and a glass of something to drink? "Not much 1" 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 All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc can be bought at the lowest prices, atJ.W. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident hctel. Astoria. Bringing Gladness To millions, pleasing their palates and cleansing their Systems, arousing their Livers, Kidneys, Stomachs and bowels to a healthy activity. Such is the mis sion of the famous California liquid f niit remedy Syrup of Figs. 502. and Si bottles for sale by W. E. Dement & Co. fl. P. GREGORY & CO. So. 3 North Front St., Portland. Or. Importers and Dealers in "Wood-working Machinery, PL.AXF.RS. HIOIiDKRS. XOltTlSEKS. TEXONBKS, Sand-paperlmr 3Iachine.s, Lathes, ISorlnzr machines, Band Maws, Scroll Saws. Rubber and Leather Belting-, 31 ILL FIADIXGS GENERALLY City Treasurer's Notice. A tt OUTSTANDING WARRANTS DUE x3L by the city of Astoria will be paid by the Treasurer at his office on and after to day. Interest ceases from this date. J. G. HUSTLER, City Treasurer. Astoria. October 15th 18S5. ROSS, CORONER. COUNTY First Class Hearse and Material OS IU.ND. Shun and Office on Slain St., abovo Pioneer Restanrant. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL whom It may concern that the under signed will make application to tho Advisory Hoard of Pardons at their regular meeting October, 1885, which beplns on the 27th day of October, for a pardon from the Oregon State Penitentiary from a sentence of five years in said penitentiary received in As toria about the day of August, 1E83. Said sentence was passed on a conviction or lar ceny of a silver watch. THOMAS PATTISON. This 3rd day of October, 1885. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GrVENTHAT THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the West Coast Packing Co. will be held at the company's office on Friday. October 23d. 18S5, at 9 a. it., to elect officers for the en suing year and for the transaction of such other bnslness as may come before the meeting. By order of the President. S. E. MORTON, Secretary. Nicely Furnished Rooms, irrrrn or without beard: at v T Mrs. S. T. McKean's, Cass street, three doors south of Astoria?, office. 3 D LTavhig purchased extensively in Eastern and San Francisco Markets, I am now prepared to show the Largest and Most Varied Assortment of DRV GOODS and CLOTHING in the State o Oregon. New New New New New New New Silks. Velvets, Cloaks, Buttons. Hosiery, Riblioiis, Blankets. Every Department is Complete! Being one of the Largest Buyers of Dry Goods s Qoflmis Tn The North West, Buying Direct From The Manufacturers and Importers, Saving the Extra Trofits of Middlemen, We are enabled to Give Our Customers the Benefit! We Only Carry FIRST CLASS GOODS! And Our Prices are Low. WHOLESALE COUNTRY ORDERS Specially Attended to and Filled With Dispatch. CJ. COOPER'S Wholesale and Retail Stores, Astoria, Oregon. GO TO THE 0. K, Hair Dressing Saloon Parker House, Iflain St., For a first-class Shave, scientific Hair-cut. and hygienic Shampoo, etc. Alter September 1st I will be prepared to manufacture all kinds of hair work. II. I)u PARK, Prop. CITY BOOK STORE. Pine Stationery, Blank Books, School Books and Supplies, Musical Instruments. Sheet Music and general variety of Novelties. All Publications Received as soon as Published GRIFFIN REED. GUSTAVBONTGEN, XEAU VAX DUSEN'S STOItK, Ul'PKIl ASTORIA. All kinds of new Guns made to order. Breech-loading Guns made from Muzzle loaders. AH repairs done prompt andcheap. FirSt class work Kuaranteed. Address letters GUSTAV BONTGEX. Care of Jolui Kopp, Astoria, Or. McINTOSH'S Gents' Furnishing Store! The Best Place in the City to Buy FINE GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES! In the Tailoring Line I am Showing the Latest Patterns in English, Fiaefc ami American suitings, which will be made up to order First Class or Equal to.AiiylliiHj; iu the State! CLOTHING PERFECT -FITTING- In Hen's, Youths' and Boys'. FINE WOOL, MERINO AND BALBRIGGAN UNDERWEAR! HOSE .A. SPECIALTY, SEE our novelties; IN HANDKERCHIEFS, TIES, COLLARS AND CUFFS -A. Xjt,xg;e Assortment of d. a. Mcintosh. WINTER 1 GOODS New Drass Goods, New Suitings, New Wraps, ; New Trimmings, New Underwear, , : New Gloves, , New Flannels, Etc.. Etc. W. E. DEMENT & CO. LrrjcGMsx. ASTORIA, - - OREGON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded Furniture and Upholstering, Mattresses Made and Repaired, Paper Hanging, Carpets Sewed and Laid. Furniture Sold on Commission. v Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Street. MARTIN OLSEN. READY MADE READY MADE