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a) lw galls tftwmt. ASTORIA. OREGON: WEDNESDAY JULY 20. 18S7 Alaska is about the only territory that is not clamoring for statehood. The Democratic Brooklyn Eagle warns Mr. Cleveland that he is writ ing too many letters. The feeling in Nova Scotia in favor of annexation to the TJnited States is said to be growing rapidly. Ora-THnroof a hop crop in JSew York and 20 cents offered for the pros pective crop is encouraging to the Pacific coast growers. James McNaught has made a con tract by which he becomes the gener al counsel of the N. P. B. B. at $16, 000 per year for five years. During the first half of 1886, $63,- 617,500 were invested in the fourteen southern states. For the first half of 1887 the amount was $161,192,000. Tin: final report on the geology of northern California and Oregon will be completed and published next year. Investigations will be contin ued by the government Two thousand French-Canadians are on the verge of starvation in Man ville, B. L, on account of low wages for months, which Jias ended by a shutting down of all the mills. m mm m The estimates which the Galveston News and other Texas papers give of the result of the vote in August on the prohibition amendment indicate that the colored vpte will determine the result The attention of the secretary of war is directed to the fact that there wasn't enough powder on Governor's Island in New York harbor on Mon day week to enable the soldiers to fire a Fourth of July salute. m The TJnited States pays every year for cigars and cigarettes 186,500,000 and $20,000,000 for tobacco smoked in pipes. To this it adds the cost of chewing tobacco, $50,000,000, bring the entire tobacco bill for the year up to $256,500,000. . i mm t - ' The United States adds about $800,000,000 to its wealth yearly. In the last six months it has spent $94,- 000,000 on railroads and $150,000,000 on buildings in its big cities, and com panies organized in the south alone call for $161,000,000. M - In the Sydney, Australia, lighthouse is the largest electric light in the world. It has a power of 180,000 candles, and may be seen from ships fifty miles out at sea. The next largest is in the Palais d'lndustrie, Paris, and has a power of 150,000 'can dles. The largest light in America is 24,000 candle power. It is at San Jose. Sin John Macdonald, the Canadi an premier goes to England this'sum mer to assist in settling the fishery question and obtaining an imperial subsidy for the Canadian Pacific, and when that is done it is expected that he will succeed Mr. "West as British minister to the TJnited States, and be made a member of the judiciary, com mittee of the privy council, with a salary of $25,000. A Tacoma jury failed to agree upon a case of deadly assault, and eleven members signed a paper stat ing that the "eleven do not consider the one obstinate a qualified juror. That he is essentially lacking in cer tain qualifications necessary to con stitute a good juror. We would there fore ask that in making up the jury list in future for this county his name be left off. In the strawberry regions of New Jersey a cigar box is nailed on a tree close to the roadside in front of every farm house. It is placed there to re ceive the latest quotations for fruit These quotations are tele graphed from the leading cities three times a day, and are distributed by messengers mounted on bicycles. The fruit grower determines by the quotations whether he will ship the day's picking. The Judge recently offered a prize to the person sending a list of the eleven most popular men in America, as de cided by the votes received. The re sult of the ballot is as follews: Jas. G. Blaine, who received 779 votes; Grover Cleveland, 761 votes; John Sherman, 507 votes; "William T. Sher man, 490; David B. Hill, 434; T. de Witt Talmage, 404; Philip H. Sheri dan, 392; Chauncey M Depew, 265; Phineas T. Barnum, 225; Boscoe Conk ling, 224; and William M Evarts, 205. Among others who figured on the list were: Benjamin F. Butler, with 125 votes; Edwin Booth, 172; George W. Childs, 187; Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), 270; George F. Edmunds, 195; Henry George, 157; Oliver Wendell Holmes, .161; Eobert G. Ingersoll, 146; Terence V. Powderly, 177; and John G. Whittier, 126. mm The "American party," organized in San Francisco, has some good points in its platform, coupled with other and in consistent matter, that will expose it to critism and limit its following and therefore its effectiveness. In adopt ing a resolution that the laws should be so amended as to prevent the com ing to our shores of all aliens who are criminal or paupers, the convention does not seem to know that such laws are in existence, and that though there is difficulty in enforcing them, a great many unaesiraDie immigrants are excluded under these provisions. The new party also proposes a repeal of the naturalization laws and legisla tion requiring all citizens to vote two things that do not hang well to gether. Compulsory voting implies the necessity of .having all men at tend to their duties as citizens; a re fusal to naturalize foreigners would create a constantly growing class of aliens who would have no right to vote and would be quite as obnoxious on that account as citizens who neg lected to do so. The platform, on the whole, is very crude, and is of public interest only as it shows the existence of a feeling that something needs to be done in the better regulation of immigration and naturalization. Sadden Death at Ilvraco. From arrivals from Ilwaco yester day afternoon is learned particulars of the death of a man at the city hotel there yesterday morning, who is be lieved to be EL H. Browning, super intendent of the Northern Pacific ex press company. The deceased came down from Portland last Monday afternoon and going to the hotel at Ilwaco com plained of feeling ill and asked for a comfortable bed. Throughout Mon day night he was waited on, and towards morning expressed himself as feeling much betten Yesterday morning about sunrise his room was visited to see if he wanted anything, when it was found that the unfor tunate man was just breathing his last His name was Browning; ho was about 40 years of age, partly bald, dark moustache, high cheek bones, and is believed to be superin tendent Browning. The wires were down between this city and Portland last night, and communication or in quiry was not possible. Brace Up. You are feeling depressed, your ap- Eetue is poor you are uotnereu with eaiache, you are fidgetty, nervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stim ulants, spring medicines, or Diners, which have for their basis very cheap, baa whiskey, anu wincn stimulate you ror an hour, ana men leave you in worse condition than before. What vou want is an alteratire that will nuri fy your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitali ty, and. Give renewed neaitn aim strength. Such a medicine you will find in Electric Bitters, and only GO cents a bottle at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug store. Astoria Illustrated, and As It Is, Pobtla-ND, Ogn. July 1st 1837. This is to certity that Joe Pinschow- er Is hereby appointed sole agent for tne sale or tne lortnconnng Astoria number of the West Shore. All orders for said number should be sent to him, as no orders will be filled lrom our Portland office. L. Samuel, Publisher West Shore. The Astoria number of the West Shore is now due. All orders will bo filled at the New York Norelty Store. Call early and get what copies you may wisn to send iq, your friends and rela tives, as the supply is limited. joe rrxscnowER, New York Novelty Store. Astoria, Ogn. Meals Coolxcd to Order, Private rooms for ladies and families: at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & stoices'. A Xew And Enlarged Mtork of Choice Brands or Clears. Imported Key West and domestic All tastes can be satisfied and all pockets suited as to price. Tansill'sPunch and Junior's in full supply as usual at J). L. Beck & Sons. What Is better than a glass of liquor? A cup of delicious coffee at Fabres. For the best nholoirranhs and tintvnas go to Crow's Gallery. Ice, Ice, Ice. Ice for sale at reasonable rates In quantities to suit. Apply to A. W. utzinger, Cosmopolitan saloon. What! Do You Think Jeff of the U. S. gives you a meal for nothing and a class of something to drink? Not much; but ho gives the best meal and more of it than any other restaurant in town. 25 cents. Ah There!! Ice cream, fine quality supplied at short notice by Frank Fabre, any part of the city: $2.50 a gallon. Cool Beer Drawn from the cellar, at Chas. Grat- ke's. Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast. For the very best pictures go to H. S. Sinister. Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice coffee. NEW TO-DAY. Holstein for Sale. Handsomely marked high grate Holstein bull calf 8 months old. Sired by 'Beecher." he by 'Cheney," a registered Holsteln Friesfan bull, lroporW by Mr. Green of Marlon Co, Dam sired by "Cheney," is an excellent milker, both In quantity and quality. This calf Is halter broke anil rcu tle. Is Fiaely Developed, ana gives promise ot making a Geed. Breeder, Call on premises, one block west ot Main St., near Xoune's Biter, or address J. A, Sowan, Astoria. ja ii 1-Trfi-i-i.iJMWfc hti fim-i. tniwttrtr'dhi'Hry f" "-'-iftn ' JOHN FUSSELL. You Needn't Send to Portland. Saddles From 87 to 21 Xonc Bui The Best Stock Used, Prices to Suit The Times. Main street east side, betnren Jefferson and Sqaenioqua Sts. GPS3ZJS3 Clatsop Ferry Boat Is Now Running Regularly. Will Make Trips as Follow.: LEAVES Smiths Point. Clatsop Landing. 11 A. M. 10 A. M. c l. at. n i m. The above will be the hours for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 19th and 20th. Af ter Wednesday the morning trip will be discontinued for a few days in oider that the low water landing on the Clatsop :rtde can be made ready. FARE Footmen ....... .... 20ols Man and horse 33 Iiorse and cart ..... M " Express wagon and horse . Co " Wagon and two horse . . 75 " Other things In proportion, and additional trips made if business demands. A Night of Fun. Wednesday, July 20th, 1887. Positive engagement or the natural comedian IrMi DAN'L SULLY In his new domestic play cr DADDY NOLAN, Supported by an excellent company of com edians, introducing Incidentally New Songs, Music, Dances. And shotting an exact working model i.f ihc Brooklyn Bridge rrieis, Keserved seals, $1 00, Family clrc'e, 75 el.. Gallery. 50 eU. Seats on sile Monday, .inly lSth, at the Xew York Novelty Store. Pic Kic and Excursion. THE SCANDINAVIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY Will Give a Grand Excursion and Pic Nic TO KNAPPA AND RETURN ox Sunday, July 31st. 1887. The S. O. Reed has been chartered and every arrangement has been made to Insure a pleasant tune to all participating. There will be Dancing in the aiternoon at Knapp.s Hall. Steamer returns at G o'clock. Uoand Trip TleVets: Ladles, Fifty Cent. " Genti. - One Dollar. Tickets may be had of any member of the Society. ' Committee of ArraBceBient. Aug. Danlelson, M. Olsen. Frank Eck lund, Eric Johnson, Jno. M. Olsen. The boat will leave the O. R. & N. Dock at- 9 A. M. and will make landings at Booth's and Scandinavian Canneries both ways. The Western Amateur Band lias been engaged and "Will Accompany The Excursion Wednesday, July 20th, 1887. At I f O'clock A. M. The Great Eastern Saloon Next Door to The Parker House. Uuder Instructions from Messrs. Flecken stein & Mayer I w III sell by auction the entire contents of bald building, consisting! 1 Bill ard Table. 1 Burelar and FIro Proof Safe. Card Tables, Hound and Square Chairs, Large Looking Glasses, Clock, Lamps. Stove, Chairs. Bar Ornaments. Fine Bar Counteis and Shelving, steel Engravings and on Paintings, Glasses and Bar Fixtures, Bed steads and Mattresses. Lounces and a lame assortment of Miscellaneous Goods, being almost new. Buyers are especially invitea to attend this sale. Sale peremptory- Tenns cash. B. S. WOKSIfB V. Auctioneer. Look. Here Boys. Iljouwanta neat fitting Suit or Clothes, CO to J", IE3. HOSS, Merchant Tailor. Having just received a complete assort ment of Foreign and Domestic Suitings. Something Entirely New. I am prepared to make up Suits cheaper than the cheapest Give me a call and be convinced that I mean what I say. J. E ROSS, Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton streets, east of C. H. Cooper's. The Fishing Season Of 1887 being at a close, the run of Salmon Scarce, and signs of a dull winter. 1 now announce to the working Public that I will CLEAN WATCHES For $1.00. Satisfaction guaranteed or Money Refunded. All other watch or Jewelry repairing done at bed rock prices to suit the limes. Watch classes fitted for 10 centf at I.. GREEXDEBG'S 63 Water St. Private Rooms. AtPrauk Fabre'a for suppers, par ties, otc. Tbe best cooked to order. Opera House MOSS Sdbc u Auction Sale The Crystal Palace GAEL .&DXfER, Manager. Fancy Goods, Gold anil Silverware, Books, Stationery, Notions, Clocks, Watches, Jewelry. The Latest Publications Constantly Received. An Experienced Watchmaker in the Repair Department. Everything' at Lowest Prices. ALL GOODS WARRANTbU AS REPRESENTED. .I J ay f ' - --..-i r. w .-f"--" itwt V. WHOLESALE AND Fins Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o " The Largest anil finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and ITegetaTsles. Received fresh every Steamer. CITY BOOK The Finest Line of LANK BOOKS In the city. STOTIOITS. Sheet Music And Musical Instruments GB.ZFFZ2T & REED THE Str. Alaskan Hereafter, dui lug the Smnmer Season The Alaskan will Icu e Astoria, O. K. & N. Dock, On Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 A. 31. Connecting with all Afternoon Trains out of Portland, OX SUNDAY, The Alaskan will leave Astoria at 4 P. 3f. TROUPE & DILLINGHAM, Charterers. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO t. "w. case; OKTEItS AND WHOLESALE AND KETAU. DEALEltS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Comer Chenanuis amIICasi streets. ASTCWA - OltEGOX H. EKSTROM. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stock of "Watches and Clocks. Chains, Xockets, etc. Also genuine Seth Tliomas Boat Clocks, proved to be the best. All which will bo sold at verv low prices. Watch aud Clock repalrinc a specialty, and dono at reasonable nrlcas. Shop next to Aug. Danlelson' Sample Boom, on the roadway. Notice. ATA MEETING HELD BY MEMBERS of the Columbia Bier Fishermen's Protective Union, at Upper Astoria, on Saturday, July isth, it was unanimously agreed that the price of Salmon for this Fall on the Lmpqua river he as follows : For Chlnnook or big Salmon Co cents. For Silversides orsmall Salmon 40 cents. All members of this Union are hereby not ified that they can not under any consider ations fish for less than the above men tioned prices. A. SUTTON, Secretary C, K. F. P, Union. P. i:. BEACH. Preg.. J, McORAKEN'. Vice Pr o. iv. r.Liur.utvi.-x. L.uuialUKtvimoisuu. Sec'y. Treasurer. The Northwest Fire & Marine Insurance Company. No. s Washington St., Portland, Or. CAPITAL, $300,000. R. I... BOyXE. Astoria Agent. Office at I. X.L. racking Co. lIRF.CTOBH: J. McCnken. F.K. Arnold. F. K; Belch, Frank M.Warren. O . H. Profcott, K. KEgert. J. LoewenberK. J.ICKlderkin, D. D. Oiiphant Money to Loaii on Approrcd Real Estate Seeuritr. The New Accommodation. STEAMER WALLUSKI, JOHN G. BLAKE, - - - Master, Will leave Gray's "Wharf, Astoria, Every Friday Afternoon, For Young's River. Iteturnlng leave Kamm's farm Saturday, at 7 A. m.. when tide will permit, arriving at Astoria about 9 A. m leaving Astoria at 3 p.m. for Kamm's farm and Young's River landings. Fare and Frebdit charges at living rates. tAl?.5aT?2ffit;l rr-nTgT-iirTrnrCT&-.rv'C-.-i rg ALLEN J RETAIL DEALEI: IN Xovfliios in STATIONERY SCHOOL BOOKS AND School Supplies. VARIETY GOODS. BSmwssssBBsassam MTJBRAY & CO., GROCERS And Dealers in Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supplies furnished at Satis factory Terms. Purchases delivered in any part of the city. Office and "Warehouse In llume's New Duildins on Water Street. P. O. Box 153. Telephone No. S7. ASTORIA. OREGON. For Bowing or Sailing The fine boat Pride of The Columbia can be engaged during the season for boat ing or sailing parties. Apply to TIIOS. WARD. THE . TRAVELERS INSURANCE GO Of Hartford, Conn. Tresents to the Travelling Publie the fol lowing Valuable Concessions, viz : $3,000 $3,000 $1,000 $15 In case of Accidental Death. In case of loss of both Eyes, two entire Feet, or two entire Hands. In event of loss of one entire hand, or one entire foot, and Ver weflk. as formerly, in case of a totally disabling injury. TIcLpIi, 25c per Pay, or $4,60 for Thirty Dajt, FOR SALE by A. BALMANN0, At American Xews Depot. Local Agent. Are You Insured? q J. O. Bozorth Writes Insurance Policies in Reliable Fire Insurance companies that give Absolute Protection In case ot Fire. Strike It Rich! BoryooR- Groceries i Provisions -OF- Foard & Stokes Their increasing trade enables them to self at the very lowest marglu ot prouc wane giving you gooas that are of first class" quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. Pe Highest Price Paid for Junk. STORE. Caier? Sillies! Empire Bargains in Ready 25 Men's and Youths' odd suits marked down from $16 and $18 to SI I and S 1 3, and are all wool desirable suits. We carry :i full line of lilac!; Dre-v. MiiN which are sold for the lowest cash ,rici-s. Our. Line of Dry g Fancy Goods IS COMPLETE, Cotton. Woolen and Muslin Underwear, blictland and Embroidered ftew- Eort Shawls in all colors. Ladies short Wraps, Calico Wrappers, Fancy, Ging am and Calico Aprons, Silk Embroidered stand covers. A fine lot of Embroideries just opened. We. have the largest and finest lot oT Silk Thread and Twist, Embroidery and Knitting Silk In all shades and colors, to he found in Astoria. Wi Ti 3WCj3l3ST3-3E3H. BOOTS and SHOES Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents. Ladies Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Doupola Kid Boys and Youth3 Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Childrens and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE BEAT. IS ROOTS A3f 1 SHOES WSISY. P. J. GOODMAN. The Celebrated Specialist of The Vanmonciscar Private Dispensary, Portland, Or., Is now In thl3 city. The Doctor Is known as the Most Successful Specialist on taa Pacific Coast. Ills specialty Includes all Nervous. Private and Chronic Diseases, such as Nervous and Physical Debility. Exhausted Vitality, Diseases of Kidneys. Liver, Lung?. Heart, and Stomach, Premature decline in Man. FEMALE WEAKNESS. Dr. Clark's peculiar treatment of all Female Troubles, symptoms of which are : Back ache. Burning pain on top of head, feeling of debility, general weakness, lassitude, low spirits, feeling of languor, nervousness. Is the most successful and legitimate known to medical science. Microscopical Examinations and Chemical Analysis of the urine are made In all cases taken to discover all the complications oefore cures are guaranteed. Consultation Free. Ilooms at Parker House. a. B. PARKER, DEALEU IN Hay, Oats, aid Straw, Lime, Brict, Cement, Sani anil Plaster Wood Dollrered to Order. Draylng, Teaming and Kxpresa Busliesi. TEIt apply to tbe Captain, or to Men's Furnishing Goods, Men's Clothing of all Kinds. At Phil. A. Stokes Co.'s. Hats, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Underwear, TRUNKS, ETC. ua. TTJESIt-Sr large spoo2l; Very Low Prices. (First door east of Foard & Stokes.) Anything that-a man needs in Clothing, at Bottom Prices. ASTORIA Planing Mill. HOLT &. CO. Proprietors. ' Manufactures of MOLDINGS, SASH DOORS, BLINDS. RAILS, BALUSTERS, NEWEL POBTS, BRACKETS. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, Boat Material, etc, Orders solicited and Promptly attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed as to Style4QualI ty and Prices. Mill and Office cor. Polk nnd Concomly stmts. Astoria, Oregon. Store. Made Clothing, 2S5gg STKAItlEB euu nun Eben P, Parker,Maater. For TOWING, FREIGHT orOHAK 11. B. PAUKEK. PAnKERi L. STOKES cfe OO. BARGAINS. Business Bargains THE New York Novelty Store OFFERS Genuine Bargains In Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, and General Notions. We are satisfied wltna small profit over original cost, and want youtobuvwhatyouneedlnourllne of as, it 13 for your interest to do so. A full line of Novelties. Playing Cards. Blank Books, Musical Instruments, Toys, etc. A Large Stock of Baby Carr!tM. THE New York Novelty Stor.