& fe3& XLVK L v- g (3) f he Smltt SUtoriutt. A3 C? ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY APRIL 21. 157 Strawberries, green, tasteless and insipid, have appeared in the market. Fresh salmon is quoted at thirty and forty cents a pound in the San Francisco markets. The Astoria job office furnishes bids on job printing from a visiting card to a three-sheet poster. Print ing in all colors. E. 0. Holden advertises some valu able and desirable real estate, to be sold "at auction at 2 p. m., on Satur day, the 30th inst. In Portland the roe of a salmon is worth as much as the salmon itself, on account of the great demand for it by fishers for trout. The Manzanita came in yesterday afternoon from a trip along the south ern Oregon coast The Oregon is due from San Francisco this morn ing; the State sails. Zamloch gave his farewell enter tainment at the opera house last even ing, and now goes to the Sound. He is a clever conjurer and draws good houses wherever he goes. The ladies of the Presbyterian church wilUiave a social at the resi dence of Mrs. Geo. 'C. Flavel this evening. A general invitation is ex tended. It will be a necktie social. "Wheat," a cleverly written and finely illustrated description of Cali fornia's leading iudustry, has been received. It is issued by the San Francisco Daily Commercial News. The Dolphin camo in again yester day afternoon. The lookout at the cape says whenever he sees the Dol phin go cut ho immediately goes down and gets his oil skins and sou' wester. The Coleman Flag Packing Com pany has filed articles of incorpora tion; the incorporators are J. F. MoGovern, 13. H. Coleman and A. Webber; the capital stock of the corporation is S50.000. A San Francisco signal service re port yesterday reported a storm center, whatever that is, off the Ore gon coast. One of the edges, or a bit of tne circumference, or ellipse or oibit, something, hit up against this neck of woods in the afternoon, and bang condensed, fell to the ground in suc cessful imitation of rain. There is a curious vessel re cently built at Benioia, for R. D. Hume. She is named the Thistle, has two propellers on one shaft, at stem and .stern and her deck is almcst a semi-circle. She is 72 feet long. 18 feet beam and 10 feet deep, has ore mast and cabin accommodation for eight persons. The after screw :s 4J feet in diameter and the forward one 4 feet. The engine is a com pound condenser with 10 20-inch oylinders and a 12 inch stroke. The vessel cost 13,000, and will run on Bogus river. Birthday Surprise Party- There was a surprise party at the residence of Mrs. John Bryce last Tuesday evening, the occasion being the birthday anniversary of Miss Nora Rapplevea. It' was a genuine "sur prise," and a delightful evening was spent by those present Among the participants were Misses Grace and Zoe. Carruthers, Minnie and Ito setta Sherman, Gussie Gray, Min nie Warren, Katie MoKean, Georgia Badollet, Alice Stockton, Nellie Lev ings, Alice Wood, Callie Brodie, Ella Tanger, Lena Spellmeier, Ethel Hunter, W. A. Sherman, Albert Dun bar, "W. 8. Stokes, L. L. Levings, W. E. Tallant, Geo. Goodell, "W. E. Mc Kean, Cortis Perrie, Tony Meany, "Bert Stotts,Otto Prael, Jno. Trul linger, Daniel Feeley. After a pleas ant evening's amusement the party separated, wishing their fair young hostess "many happy returns of the day." Sociable at Mrs. Capt. ReedV, There will be a children's sooiable at tbe residence of Mrs. Capt. Beed on Friday afternoon, the 22nd inst., from half-past three 6'olock until seven. During the evening the so ciable will be continued for the pleasure of the young people. Cake aud ice cream will be sold. The pro ceeds will be given for the benefit of the Episcopal Sunday school. "Will the members of the guild and the teachers of the Sunday school kindly give their usual donations? Sudden Death DR. FLINT'S HEART REMEDY will prolong life by preventing those sudden deaths from heart disease which bring untold grief to families, often plunging them into poverty. because of tho untimely disease of bread-winner. At druggists. SL50; Descriptive treatise with each bottle. -or address J. J. Mack & Co., S. F. t Miss B. W, Brown has returned and has some new nesigns in art, etc., which may be seen at her art room?. WliatX Bo You Think Jeff of the TJ. S. gives you a meal for nothing and a glass of something to drink r Not much; but he gives the best-meal and moro of it than any other restaurant in town. 25 cpnts. At The Holden House A feiw-niore boarders can be accom modated with or without rooms. Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice coffee. Tide tables for 1887 at Griffin Reed's. & Go To Crow's Gallery. Th ipudinff Photozranher. For the finest photos In all the latest styles and LATEST TELEGEAPHIO HEWS. A Dozen Dispatches Points. From Diverse Poktiam, April 20. -There was a great rupture in Garfield Post, G. A. R, last night The name of a negro soldier was proposed for membership. Many argued against it, while others were in favor of admitting him. On tho ballot, however, the negro was rejeoted. Some of tho officers at once resigned; several present rose, indignant, and left the room, saying it was a disgrace to Garfield Post BEOCOHT THE SLEEP OF ETEBKITY. San Fbakcisco, April 20. W. Wil kie, a representative of Halm, Levy & Co., "was found dead in a chair in his room this morning. He had been on a spree, and the jnry brought in a verdict of death from chloral, which he took to induce sleep. It is not believed to be a case of suicide. SUICIDE. Ankapolis, April 20. Lieutenant Denneuhauser, of Greely fame, shot himself at the naval academy this morning. A tag in his button hole said "Send to my brother at Wash ington." He has been affectod men tally ever, since the expedition. He was 33 years of age, and an intelligent officer. CANADIAN PACIFIC COMPETITION. Chicago, April 20. If the inter state commission refuses to suspend the long haul clause for tho the trans continental linea the Canadian Pa cific will put on a line of boats from Chicago to Point Arthur and com pote for Pacific coast freights. The tariff will bo 40 or 50 per cent lov.er than that on the American roads. A CLOSE -VOTE. St. Johns, April 20. The total pro hibition of the liquor traffic in the col ony was defeated in the assembly to day, by one voto, whioh was oast by tho speaker. m A BIGOROUS SENTENCE. St. Petersburg, April 20. Sis men arrested for complicity in the recent plot to assassinate the czar, have been sentenced to death. Tho others sentenced to Siberia for lif. 'bah fob stebbx duchess. London, April 20. The Epsom spring race for a thousand sover eigns, was won by Merry Duchess. BETTER THAN EVER. Chicago, April 20. Blaine has ar rived, greatly improved. TO BS TRIED. PrrT3BUBG, April 20. All tho Pan Handle robbora waived examination to-day, and were held for trial. A WELL FOUNDED FEB. Washington, April 20 .The lum ber and fruit interests of California urgently request suspension of the long haul clause. They fear annihi lation of coast business interests. A NEW PACIFIC LINE. San Fbanoisco, April 20. The Ca nadian Pacific's first steamer, loaded with teaand silk leaved for Yoko hama to-day, bound to Liverpool. Tho steamer is named tho Parthia, formerly of the Cunard line. The Atiyssinia will leave in June. The Batavia leaves in July. the o. o." The railroad commissioners ap pointed to inspect the California & Oregon, have returned; they found tho road in first class condition; it is the purpose of the Southern Pacific people to have the road completed by October or November nest Famous Women. Madame Trebelli, the greatest of living contraltos who has traveled extensively, in fact visited every county and city of note in the world, has just departed from the slope of tho Pacifio, and often expressing the greatest admiration for the beauty and grandeur of our scenery and the delightful mildness of our climate, left the following written note as a living expression of her opinion in the hands of a Portland druggist, tho original of which can be seen on de mand. Pobtlknd, Or., April C, 1SS7. Dear Mr. Wisdom:! have tried your "Kobertine," and it gives me much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being one of tho best articles of the kind I nave ever used. Be lieve mo, yours sincerely. Z. Tcebelu. If any further proof of the excel lency of this article is required call on Messrs. W.E. Dement & Co. of Asto ria, Or., who, for tho small sum of fifty cents, will produce evidence that will satisfy the most skeptical and fastidious and give you a beautiful picture card for the trouble of en quiring. An Opportunity. Dr. Harmon has left some spectacles, Brazilian Pebbles and optical goods with Win. Armbruster, where they can be bought. This is a good opportunity for those who were unable to buy from him before his departure. Lowest Cask 1'rlce. Coal Oil at $2.35 a case, at . D. L. Bock & Sons. Gainbrinus Boer , And Free Lunch at the Tolephouo Sa loon, 5 cents. What Is better than a glass of liquor ? A cup of delicious coffee at Fabre's. Gotoj effiifo roy a ter , Private Rooms. . 7 AN INTERESTING LETTER. Views af an Astorian Traveling In Europe. Vienna, March 23, 1SS7. Editor Astebian: Notwithstanding all of London's attractions it was a relief.to get away and onco moro breathe the pnro air of the ocean; so taking a steamer at Harwich I was in a few hours in Hol land. The reputation for honesty of tho Hollandor does not extend to tho cabmen, for nowhere else in Europe are cabs so expensive. One of tho first thing to attraot the notice of the traveller as he steams up tho river to Rotterdam, is the great number of windmills seen every wnere, the lana here being so low and level that the structures are used for carrying off the surplus water. Their huge wings slowly revolving are seen in every direction, giving tho country a most strange and comical appearance, and nearly making one seasick to "watch them. In Rotterdam I found that the natives failed to understand the English language, as spoken by an Oregonian, and I was carried all over the city before my driver understood that I wanted to go to the railway station, and during my trip througl. this land I was compelled to talk to myself if I desired to bo understood, la Amsterdam, however, I met one who made me tired of the English language. Seated one evening at the dinner table, while all around me was a babel of voices I NOTICED AN OLD IiADY Seated by my side, who was sparkling with the diamonds she wore, lean towards me and ask in French if I spoko this language. My knowledge of Frenoh being hardly sufficient for an intelligent conversation, I sadly shook my head and resumed my din ner, which I find I oan eat in any lan guage. Ater some minutes I thought perhaps the lady spoke English and therefore addressed her in this lan guage and told her I could speak it a little. I was sorry for it afterwards. She seemed to be highly pleased at the information, said she was En glish herself, and could scarcely make herself understood in any other lan guage; that she was in Amsterdam for her health; that though Bhe under stood not one word of Dntch, yet in her short stay here had found out everything about" every one at the hotel. She informed me that the gentlemen at the head of tho table were bankers and stockholders in the hotel, but that from the amount of wine they drank every evening she was snre they would not bo able to declare any dividend on the a ock at the end of the quarter; that the gen tleman and lady across the room were just lately married, and she was sure the bride was already sorry for it; that the day before ahe had mot an American diamond merchant, who in formed her that the diamond busi ness was THE GREATEST INDUSTRY IN' AMERICA, And that every one iu that country wore diamonds; and while she lov ingly caressed a beautiful solitaire in a ring that she wore she wondered if this could be true. I vary kindly in formed her that it was; that every ono in that land of freedom did wear diamonds, servants and all; that even the hotel clerks were not considered quite proper if not wearing a hugo diamond pin. But that these orna ments had become so very common the wealthy and aristocratic were dis carding them; and that in fact I had not worn diamonds to any great ex tent for soma time, myself, and that many of my friends were in the same fix. At this the old lady seemed quite sad, but if she was fishing for a com pliment for her diamonds, she got left. I was too loyal to the wealthy and aristocratic and was not going back on them by a long ways. 'Twas thereby I obtained a rest. . Leaving Amsterdam, I am soon in the LAND OF SOLDIERS AND POLICEMEN, Where every town has its fort and barracks. In every city of any con siderable size are to be seen large, plain brick buildings wherein are kept the soldiers and new recruits. As I traveled through this country I saw soldiers everywhere. At every crossing, ever house and every sta- tion these individuals seemed to be on-guard, and to an iuexperienced person it seems as it mere must ua u war somewhere near, in actual pro gress. Germany differs from the oth er countries I have seen in many oth er respects than its soldiers. The country looks more- prosperous and the people more contented. In all the large cities are to be eeeu many new and costly buildings going up, and everywhere is seen the evidences of prosperity. The government controls nearly everything: The railways, telegraph, street cars, cab3, universi ties, hospitals, museums, etc., conse quently there are no monopolies and everything is conducted with tho us ual amount of red tape. Some of the principal cities among them -Berlin aro "under martial law, and here the laws are enforced to the letter. I had a personal experience with their laws while iu Berlin, and sinoo then. I have devoted my spare time to thinking of some way of wreaking vengeance when I meet them or the author of my guide book and tho United States official who told me no passport was needed in Germany. For believing this my life was made miserable during my stay in Berlin, When I arrived and stopped at my hotel I was asked to fill out a blank paper stating my age, residence, na tionality, business, etc. I supposed that settled it. In a few days, hav ing taken private apartments, I had to fill ont another blank paper. In one week more I was waited upon by a big policeman with n fierce looking mustache, and ASKED TO FILIi OUT ANOTHER BLANK. This time I had to enter in the de tailsto tell my religion, if I was married or single, and, in fact, every thing, either for or against myself, hat I knew. All this timo I was struggling -with the language, and when the officer left he talked very earnestly to me, but 1 did not under stand; thought he said that I could now have a rest and could stay as long as I wanted to. In a few days more a thick-headed official headed me off as I was going to my room, aud walked mo around to the police headquarters where I was. questioned and leotured for about half an hour, then allowed to depart, but not bo fore I had signed another of their pa pers. I now was allowed several days' rest, and they were days of un hallowed peace and joy. I had now begun to understand some German and when I was again invited to tho police office I understood that I must have a passport But this time the office was. full of armed men and they all talked to mo until I felt my hair begin to rise aud thought I was a goner this time, sure. I plead with them in a mixture of German and English; told them I was a stranger in n strange land, but would never do it again if they would only let me off this time. My eloquence, or German, I am not sure which, seemed to affect them very deeply, and they gave me five days more in which to procure a passport. Having stood them off as long as I desired to remain in the city anyway, just four days later, WHEN TnE NIGHT WAS DARK AND BAINr, I packed my valise and left the city, and if I ever visit Germany again I will go armed with Uncle Sam's rec ommendation. Aside from my passport persecution I liked Berlin. Its solid, substantial, prosperous look, wide, clean streets and handsome monuments, but above all, tho contented and satisfied air of its inhabitants, make it one of the finest oities in Europe. Thoro are many elegant new buildings in every stage of construction, and every one seems to have something to do. During my stay here I DID NOT SEE ONE BEGGAR, Though I did see many very poor and needy looking persons. InEngland tho prohibitionists are at work, but in Germany I think such a party does not exist. At least 1 did not hear of and saw littlo neei of one. Their beer halls are crowded day and night with men and women, but one sees nothing of the wild and boisterous actions seen in suoh places elsewhere. The German seems to drink h's beer, not so much as a mat ter of joy as of business. In fact, in all the German's pleasures and dissi pations, ho seems only to have a good, tamo time, and never under any circumstances, has tho grand, glorious, high old time so common with the American. He smokes ev erywhere. On Sunday, while driving with a lady, he smokes his pipe or oigar in utter disregard of Jhe pres ence of his companion. And their railway cars, instead of having one car reserved for smoking, as in Amer ica, have ono reserved for non- smokers. The students and soldiers are the pets of Germany and in Berlin, are so numerous on the streets as to al most seem to constitute THE MAJORITr 01" THE POPULATION. A student in this city cannot bo ar rested for anything short of larceny. He may get dr.nnk or be the aggressor in a street row, and when the police men who nre also verjr numerous- attempt his arrest, ho only Jia3 to show his student's card, when he is allowed to go, while the other fellow, though innocent, is arrested and probably fined, for fighting. They still cling to the old custom of stu dents' duelling, and it is rare to see a student who has not one or more scars on his face, obtained in a duel, and which nre looked upon with ad miration by all students. These duels are frequently friendly or com petitive, the samo as prize fighting in America, though they are hardly as dangerous. They do not wait for an insult, but if there is a rivalry be tween two factious in the university, or between t .vo students, a challenge is issued and always accepted with apparent pleasure. In the fight every part of the body is protected but tho lower part of the face; and sometimes only a small portion of the chin is uncovered. The weapons aro light, blunt-pointed sword 3 so made as to make it impossible to wound deeply. Their object in the fight is to draw blood, and with every part protected but an inch square on tho face. This is . NOT ALWAYS EASY TO ACCOMPLISH. They fight until their arms give out or from loss of blood (or, I am in clined to think, the sight of it) they are exhausted," and havo to stop. I feel sure a prize fight requires more nerve and science than these duels; and, despite Gormany's boast of civ ilization, is just as reputable, though that is not saying much. E1JJ03' Life. What a truly beautiful world we live in I Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans, and thousands of means of enjoyment. We can desire no better when in perfect health; but how often do tbe majority of people feel like giving it up tusnearieneci, discouraged and worn out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling, as every suneror oan easily ootain satisfactory proof, that Green's August Flower, will mike them free from disease. as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Uomplamt aro the direct causes of seventy five per ceut of such mala dies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents. Try it The finest and dcest steak to be in town atFahro's had The best Fabre's. oysters in any style at House to ncut Apply to Fred Ferrell, at Ferrell & Ohler's. Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at JetFs restaurant. Telephone Lodging House. Best Beds in town. Rooms per night 50 and 25 cts., per week S1.50. 2?ew and clean. Private entrance. Try- Fabre's celebrated pan roast. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION At tho Coming StateTireman's Association At Vancouver. 1. Theaters, hotels, and places of public amusement, tneir construction and tho most adequato means of fire oscape Chief Kellogg, of Seattle. 2. "What class of men are adapted to make good aud successful firemen? L. A. Sanctuary, Koseburg. 3. Should a special tax be levied upon the various insurance companies doing business in Oregon and Wash ington for the support of tho volun teer firo departments? Dr. J. B. Smith, mayor of Vancouver. 4. "What constitutes a thoroughly equipped fire department? Chief Harry Morgan, of Portland. 5. -Ohemioal engines and their practical utility in fire departments? Henry Celling, "Walla Walla; Thos. Jordan, Portland. 6. Have firemen's tournaments in the state and territory contributed to any extent to the prosperity and effi ciency of the various fire depart ments? Wm. Dugan, Salem; Eob't Day, Eugene. 7. What are the advantages of shut-off nozzles and relief valves on steam engines? J. W. Hare, Astoria; B. M. Donald, Lebanon. 8. "What are the essential require ments for an efficient officer in the fire department? L. T. Lane, Bose burg; E. G. O'Brien, Olympian 9. The fire department of Wash ington territory Chief J. W. Went worth, Vancouver. 10. The best method of supplying cities with water for fire purposes O. J. Trenchard, Astoria; T. A. Mo Bride, Oregon City. 11. What is the best kind of fire apparatus for small villages? J. N. Hoffman, Albany; chief Spokane Falls fire department 12. The firo departments of Ore gon and W. T. oan their present or ganization be improved? J. W. Webber. Albany; U. W. Falton, As toria; W. J. Broderiok, Oregon City. IS. Is it desirable that all cities should have a permanent chief en gineer of their fire departments? F. P. Hicks, Tacoma; "W. J. Barry, As toria. 14. Electric appliances for fire alarm purposes O. J. Coffev, Port land; B. S. Worsley, Astoria; J. O. Brau, Vancouver. 15. Is the praotico of allowing beer in engine houses to the best in terest of firo departments? chief of The Dalles denartment; Geo. Miug, The Dalles; W. F. Bangasser, Mo Minnville; Geo. Noland, Astoria. 16. Falso alarms and their pre-- vention Thos. Hart, Walla Walla; Chief Bugy, Pendleton; chief'Oorval lis department 17. Are not volunteer fire depart ments deserving of the liberal sup port of munioipal corporations? Geo. Belt, Independence: Geo. A. Dorris, Eugene; O. H. Irving, Al bany; ohief East Portland department IJrace Op. J You are feeling depressed, your an- i'lfcaiv; Ail J'UUi JUU ttlJ UUlllt'ibU HlfcU lea-'ache, jou are Gdgetty, nervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stim ulants, sprinsr medicines, or bitters. which have for their basis very cheap, J oaa wnisKey, anu wmen stimulate you for an hour, and then, leave you in worse condition than before. What you want is an alterative that will puri fy j our blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore yfour vitali ty, and give renewed health and strength. Such a medicine you will find in Electiic Bitters, and only 50 cents a bottle at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. My establishment is now filled with a large and well selected stock. My prices are as usual the very lowest, and all I ask is a chance to convince you that I can and will save you money. It is for your own interest as much as for mine to do your trad ing with me. .ermaa The Clothier and Hatter. (Occident Building.) AND Musical Instruments AT THE New York Novelty Store American News Depot ON SALE The latest Magazines and Illustrated papers of the day. awedlsh, Danish and Uerman -papers, Books aud Dictionaries. ,L , , , LoYell and Seaside libraries. School Books, Stationery, etc A, BALMANNO, Cnenamus St. neat Main. Full! GREAT Bargains IN Baby Buggies Glove Department. c Sole Agent For Astoria For The Sale Of The Celebrated P. Centemeri Kid Gloves. Received from the Manufacturers direct, upwards of 50 dozen of the above Famous Kid Gloves in Black, Dark colors, Taus, Greys and all the late shades. Plain and Embroidered Stitched backs and in Various Lengths. Also a very large Stock of SILK. TAFFETTA IN ALL THE LATE Lace- Mits for Ladie3 and Children in .evepy Conceivable Color and in Various Late Styles and Lengtlis. The Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House OF AST0E1A, C, H, COOPER. as YOU NEEDN'T Paste This On Your Looking; Glass. 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