C3) ftc flaiftj gfetoratt. ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIUAA .JULY 22, 1887 The State is duo from San Francis co this merning: tho Columbia sails. It is definitely understood that the Pye opera company villnot bo here this season. The Mistletoe Social club will have their dance in the Knights of Pythias hall this ovening. Grand march at 9:15. . J3aniuel P. Patnam, the celebrated liberal lecturer, will deliver a free lecture at Liberty Hall to-night: sub ject, "Universal Mental Liberty." The city livery stable is now com plete and parties wanting buggies, carriages, saddle horses for pleasure or business can be accommodated at reasonable rates. See aaVt. There will be an excursion next Sunday to Young's Kiver Falls on the new steamer Walluski, leaving Gray's dock at nine o'clock. The Western Amateur Bras3 Band will ac company the excursion. A man named Erickson, living near the opera house, created considerable excitement yesterday by shooting at his hat, filling that usofnl article full ot ho"le3. The neighbors were in great distress, fearing that he had shot his wife. Ho was arrested and will have a hearing before Judge Jewett this afternoon. The Chinamen at Brookfield have a circus of evenings catching sturgeon. They capture these sea bass with a hook and line, and have great fun hauling them in. Wednesday they caught two that wore eight feet long. They cut the flesh in strips, and after drying it prepare it in different deli cate ways appetizing to a Chinese gizzard. County clerk Trenchard is an oblig ing official and always ready to answer inquiries from abroad about taxes, mortgages, etc., paying the postagejand giving $4.35 worth of in formation without even a thank you, but he draws the line at maps. Men : who want to know how much vacant land there is in Clatsop county, and want the county clerk to draw a map of it, and who forget to send a stamp, will have to wait some time. It is astonishing how little considera tion some people have. They ask seventeen questions, and want prompt and reliable answers, and haven't the ordinary business courtesy to enclose a two-cent stamp for a reply. SOME PRESS OPINIONS. Mr. Putnam is a brilliant and for cible speaker. Boston Post. Mr. Putnam is an able, eloquent and; witty lecturer. Cincinnati Times-Star. Mr. Patnam's leoture was very in teresting to those who hold the views of the union. Louisville Courier Journal. Mr. -Putnam has been everywhere commended for Ms fine conception of the subject and his eloquent manner of presentation. Western Nebras kian. An able effort, happily conceived and well executed, fresh and instruc tive. Omaha Herald. One of the best lectures ever heard in this city, most fascinating and in structive. Lincoln Star. Mr. Putnam is one of the most brilliant lecturers now in the field. State Journal. Mr. Putnam has the rare faculty of making audiences want to hear him the second time. Denver Republi can. We recommend Mr. Putnam to all liberals as an able, eloquent and in structive lecturer. Boston Investi gator. The "West Shore" For Jnly. Tho July number of tho West Shore was received last evening. It has several well written articles on Asto ria and vicinity and some fine views of the river, the city, prominent build ings, adjacent scenery, etc There are two large double-paged views of the city and several full page illus trations. The number is an excellent one to send awn', and ought to meet with a very large sale. The Case in Short Sleter. It is every man's duty to keep so ber. But if he doesn't keep sober the responsibility is his own. Orego iiian, 21. - House to Rent. A newly fitted house, six room3, well arranged: situated on Cedar street, opposite Robt. Carruthers. For terms, etc.. apply at this office. Astoria. As iLwas and asitis. The West Shore, two beautifully illustrated numbers showing Astoriaasitwasinl8S3and as it is now. The two numbers combined only 25cts, at the Crystal Palace. Carl Adler will sell you two numbers of the West Shore, finely illustrated for 25cts. Send your friends east the West Shore of 1883 and 1887 and show them rhe improvements ;only 25cts for the two. For the best photographs and tintypes so to Crow's Gallery. Telephone IorfgiBc House. Best Beds in town. Rooms per night j ana vz cis., per wees 1.00. ew ana clean. Private entrance. For the very best pictures go to II. S. Shuster. Girl Wanted. . To sew- in tailor shop. Apply to Thos. Malrs. Fer a Fine Disk of Ice Cream Go to the Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. Lemon Ice Cream at Fabre's to-day. OHIO DEMOCRATIC! OONVEHHOIT. Reported Death of Henry M. Stanley. Daily Keloid of ilitr World's Cisnalittes. New York, July 21. -Several Ital ian laborers were at work to-day bal lasting on the line of the Erie rail way on a sharp curve about three quarters of a mile above Hohokus. The Chicago express was an hour late and rushed around the curve before the men had the slightest warning ana dashed through them, killing twelve or fifteen on tho spot and wounding many others. There was only fifteen minutes delay and then the train which had wrought so much disaster proceeded on its way from Allendale to Hohokus. A DEOCRTIC KOMIKATZOK. Cr,EVEi,AXD, Ohio, July 2L The Democratic state convention was called to order this morning by Hen ry Bohl, chairman of the state execu tive committee. About three thou sand spectators, many of them ladies, were present. Senator Henry B. Payne entered the hall just before the convention opened, and was loud ly cheered. There was no temporary organization and Hon. George E. Seuey, of Tiffin, at once took tho place as temporary chairman. The committee on resolutions then report ed the platform. Nominations for governor were then called for aud congressman James E. Campbell, of Hamilton, Thoma3 E. Powell, of Del aware, and congressman Marlin A. Foran, of Cleveland, were named. The first ballot resulted as follews: Total number of votes. 658: Powell. 321; Campbell, 251; Foran, 86. There being no choice, a second ballot was ordered and Powell was numiuated:! the vote was as follews: Powell.! Pna3;afli?; i i JIrs.Capt Clough, a former Asto ?n!?3STrVTi now a resident of Wynoochie. S!" 3 enI' w,l I,a(1 Chehahs county, W. T., is visiting nominated Campbell. , . in tt ?, orrw . -i un nii. -: - I SIXTiT-ONE ROUND-.. Providence, R. L, Jnly 21 .Near : the Connecticut line last night a prize I fight took place between Ike Weir I ?f!wa?- Hfarli'- fbUl i,,,ei?Bl rnlV61SfhhS ?IXt-yUer w dy i r,",ads ?CT fonght and tUe fiht sw I declared a draw. a disastrous explosion. j MfljorWarner, 1st Artillery, who was Streator, Ills., July 21. -This , to have taken command at Fort Canby. morning the whole city was aroused , has been ordered to remain at Fort by a most terrific explosion. In a few i McHenry until further orders, be minutes it was learned that the pow- cause ho has made application for re der house of the Chicago, Wilming- tireraent after thirty years service. been struck by lightning. Between tWU lis I&IU11U1UU VWUl lULUJJUMJ UUU 8,000 and 10,000 pounds of powder ex ploded. Rescuing parties were formed at once and search for the dead and injured begun. The num ber of casualties will reach nearly 100. Forty-five dwellings were almost totally demolished, and there is not a plate glass window left in the business part of the city. It is impossible to estimate the loss, but it will probably reach $100,000. REPORTED DEATH OF STANLEr. London, July 2L A dispatch from St. Thomas, west Africa, says the West African company has received a report that Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, has been shot dead by the natives with whom his expedi tion was fighting in order to obtain supplies. Another account says the steamer on which Stanley was pro ceeding to1 the relief of Emen Bey sunk and that the explorer was drowned. The report of Stanley's death emanates from a missionary at Matadi, who received it from a native from the up country. No direct mes sage has been received from the ex pedition. A later dispatch savs the rumor regarding the death of H. M. Stanley is utterly discredited hero. A DREADFUL SCOUROE. Roue, July 21. -Twenty-five deaths from cholera occurred in Catania dur ing the past twenty-four hours. The people are panic stricken; robbers are pilfering houses whoso owners have fled to escape the scourge. The Story Lacks Confirmation. Yesterday morning at 1:35 o'clock, captain of police G. W. Ruoker, of Astoria, deposited a deserter from -tho United States army named Frank Crissmau in the city jail, ponding Iiib removal to tho Vancouver barraokB. The story goes that in the afternoon the captain took his manont of prison to proceed to Vancouver, stopping at the Esmond hotel en route, where he in the goodness of his heart asked Crissmau to take a drink, which, of course, the latter did not decline. After they had disposed of their drink and were yet standing at the counter of the barroom, the captain said to Crissman, "You stay here till I see the olerk; I'll be back in a moment" "Certainly," answered the prisoner. The officer's back waB scarcely turned before Crissman availed himself of the opportunity to "skip." The consternation of captain Rucker beggars description when he found that his confidence had been misplaced. The officer returned to the police stationinviting the aid of the local force, but at last accounts Crissman was still roaming the country. Telegram, 19. The above is probably overdrawn. The Vancouver Independent of the 20th, says: "Frank Chrisman, a deserter from the 14th Infantry, who was arrested at Astoria, was brought to Vancouver Barracks on Monday. His next de tail will embrace a tour at Alcatraz." Oysters In Every Style At tho Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. G, K. F. P. U. Notice. AH members in good standing of the C. R. F. P. Union, who are engaged or going fall fishing on the rivers of this coast, are hereby notified to meet at Ross Opera House on Wednesday. July 27th, at 2 P. it. sharp. By rder Executive Board. A. Suttox, Sec'y. The finest and nicest steak to be had In town at Fabre's. The best oysters In Fabre's. any style at PEEWJXJLL. D. E. Pease was in the cily yester day. G. W. Parker is down from Port land. J. G. Meglor, of Brookfield, is at the Occident. Miss Loia Steers is in the city vis iting friends. Mrs. Geo. C- Flavel is visiting friends in Salem. Miss Lois Burlingame is visiting friends in the oity. "W. S. Kinney goes to Sau Fran cisco this morning. P. G. Eastwick came up from Fort Stevens yesterday. County assessor Sorenson is busy collecting poll taxes. J. "W. Welch is building an addition to his dwelling house. Sam'l Elmore is expected home from the siusiaw to-morrow. Alex. Gilbert is building a store house opposite the court house. Carl Adler leaves this morning on a business trip to eastern Oregon. Al. Rahls' familiar visage was Been on the streets yesterday afternoon. Dr. H. A. Smith goes to the beach today:hewill return next Wednesday. Miss Belle Johnson, of McMion ville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia Snyder. Mrs. W. J. Barry is a passenger on the incoming steamer, returning from a visit to California. Ernest H. Palmer, of the firm of Palmer & Bey, came down from Port land yesterday afternoon. Dr. J. A. Fulton, who has been in Europe for the post ten months, ar rives on the State to-day. Cant Flavel is finishing what, when completed, will ba onepf the finest and handsomest stables and carriage houses in the state. Alex Kothenstein, past supreme President united order of honor, is in the city and will institute a lodge of that order next Monday. 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 the Pacifie, 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, the original of which can be seen on de mand. Poktland, Or.. April C, 1887. Dear Mr. Wisdem: I have tried your "Robertine," and it gives me xnnch Jileasnre to say that it is excellent for he complexion,"being one of the best articles of the kind I have ever used. Be lieve me, yours sincerely. Z. Tbtwkt.t.t. 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 the small sum of fifty cents, will produce evidence that will satisfy the most skeptical and fastidious and give you a beautiful picture card for tho trouble of en quiring. A Very High Llcease. Atlanta, Ga., July 20. A bill tax ing wine rooms 810,000 pasaed the house to-day by the requisite majori ty. It is thought the senate will pass it also. itrace Up. You are feeling depressed, j our ap netite is poor you are bothered with lleaiache, you are fidgetty, uervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Hrace up, but not with stim ulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whiskey, and which stimulate you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before What you want is an alleratiro that will puri fy your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitali ty, and give renewed health and strength. Such a medicine jou will una m Electric Hitters, and only 50 cents a bottle at W.K Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. Gambrluus Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. Do YouWBHt TourFlae CleaaedY If you do. T. Clifton will do the Job neatly and cheaply. Leave order at Tub Astoria office. A Sunny Room Withlhe comforts of a home, library, etc. Apply at Holden House. All tue patent medicines advertised In this paper, together with the choicest Dcrfumerv. and toilet articles, etc can be bought at I ho lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug rf-nre. opposite Ocldent nr.toi, Astoria. JEFF'S United States. Restaurant U the best and cheapest in Astoria. - A Xew Aad Bml&rsed Meek of Choice UraadH ef Cigar. Imported Key West and domestic All tastes can be satisfied and all pockets suited as to price. TansuTsPunch and Junior's In full supply as usual at D. L. Beck & Sons. Itlcals Cooked to order, Private rooms for ladies and families : at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. What is better than a glass of liquor? A cup of delicious coffeo at Fabre's. De Yea Want Year Flae Cleaaed ? If you do J. Lavalee will do the job neatly and cheap. Leave orders at The Astobixx office. GatJefffsreyster, Private Boons. LITTLE PEOPLE. A Manchester grammar Bohool miss recently defined "sinister" as a "fe male sinner." Manchester, N. R., Union. My4.year-oldboy remarked confi dentially to the cook the other day that he "would hate to be a ohicken. ' "Why, Rob?" she asked. 'Cause I would have to lay eggs, and I don't know how," was the response. Ba byhood. A little 3-year-old girl of Bloom field, N. J., was reproved for disobe dience. On repeating tho offenso tho father said to tho little effender: "I have a strong inclination to spank you." Immediately the answer came back: "You can't, papa, for I'm sit ting on itr Babyhood. Our little "Walter manufactures the most convenient participles for the occasion whenever an uncertain verb gets in his way. This morning he was obliged to pick up a large num ber of buttons which he had careless ly upset from their basket, and after the task was done ho jumped up and said cheerfully: "Papa, now Tve got 'em all puck up!" Babyhood. A pretty little girl, the child of a laborer, contemplated the rich show window of a toyjstore. Her mother, pointing at the biggest and most rich ly dressed of the dolls, said: "You would like to have that one, would you not, Louise?" Oh, no. mamma, not that one; it's too well dressed for me." "And what difference does that make to you?" "Why, I'd want to be my dolly's mamma and not her servant girl." Little Helen, 3 years old, cut her thumb; she kept very quiet about un til it began to bleed, then she screamed: "Oh, mamma! come quick, the gravy's all a-running out!" This same little girl, with her papa, mam ma and little brothers, was spending one summer at her grandpa's. One day at dinner, grandpa, having so much larger a family than usual, was somewhat absent-minded, and waited on all exoept Helen. She sat quiet ly back m her chair and Baid very de murely: "Poor little girl! Poor little Helen!" Babyhood. "And what did you do at the par sonage, Augustine?" asked mamma. "Played croquet," replied Augustine; "and say, mamma, I was the only one in the game who played honest and fair; all tho others cheated." "That was like my own brave little boy," said mamma, stooping to kiss the broad honest brow. "And why did my little boy play fairly?" "Had to," replied Augustine, a cloud of dark discontent settling darkly upon the brow hereinbefore mentioned; "had to; every timo I tried to cheat I got caught." Brooklyn Eagle. In Brief, And to the Point. Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liver is misery. Indigestion is a foe to good nature. The human digestive apparatus is one of the most complicated and won derful things in existence. It is easily put out of order. Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery, mental worry, late hours, irregular habits, and many other things which ought not to be, have made the American people a nation of dyspeptics. But Qreen's August Flower has done a wonderful work in reforming this sad business and making tho American people so healthy that they can enjoy their meals and be happy. Remember: No happiness without health. But Green's August Flower brings health and happiness to the dyspeptic Ask your druggist for a bottle. Seventy-five cents. A New Steamer. San Fbincisco, July 20. The now steamer Premier, built for the Cana dian Pacific railroad company, was successfully launched at the docks of the Union Iron Works this after noon. 'Jiead me for iny cause, and be patient that ye may read." Shakksi-k vke. The Greatest Study of Mankind L Man. The greatest study of mankind Is man, And who erV his wondrous fame doth scan, Ponder and devlse,to cure an 111, Whether by device, fruit or pill, An equal benefactor is he; and we haste, The Inventor of a cathartic of delicious taste, To do hint honor. Who remembers not how the distressed mother. Her child's entieatles tries to smother. That she Insist not the horrid dose be taken. The remembrance e'en now docs nausea awaken, And fond father. To be witness of his child's torture, would rather pay high price, If money could purchase Cathartic nice. We have it now ! aud great De Pn.vri's name, Appears upon the scroll of Esculaplan fame, For after long study what would suit, Has hit upon dklicious fruit To cure our ill. Away at once with draughts and pills ; ror wneuierifcueinuigesiion, liver com plaint or constipation, Or anv disease to which flpsh Jc hiir He here with pride does boldly declare, That it can be cured by a HAMBURG At Druggists, 25 cts. a box. J. J. Mack & Co., proprietors, S. F. An terla Illustrated, aad As It In. POBTLAJTD, Ogn. July 1st, 1887. This is to certify that Joe Pinschow eris hereby appointed sole agent for the S3le of the forthcoming Astoria number of the West Shore. All orders for Bald number should be sent to him, as no orders will he filled lrom our Portland office. L. Samuel, mt Publisher West Shore. The Astoria number of the West Shore is now due. All orders will be filled at the New Tork Novelty Store. Call early and get what copies you may wish to send to your friends and rela tives, as tho supply is limited. Joe Pinschoweb. New x ork Novelty Store, Astoria, Ogn. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. r WBiwlvS' m W'. i WL LHiliiiiiB1 WkSmmv- C.H. COOPER, The Leading House City. Herman Wise The Reliable CLOTHIER AND HATTER (Opposite Star Mnrket) Astoria, Oregon. This is the place for you to Buy Your Goods At. Herman W ISE Outsells them all, which fact you ought to remember when you are out shopping. mm Mr. Cooper has just returned from the markets, where he personally selected one of the Largest and Finest stocks of Men's Youths Ever shown in Astoria. Our Stock is the Largest, Our Selection the Latest, Our Prices the very Lowest. Upwards of TWO" select from All New, Stylish, and Wo sra GIVING GOODS AWAY Wa r Losing W Doing Business for Fun! Wi tr suktag 121037 ALL THE TIME. But for quality and prices of Goods, and fair honest dealing, we cannot be excelled in Astoria or on the river. Then bear this fact in mind, that when you buy articles of good quality and get honest weight, you get more value for your money than you would at a low price if cheated in quality or weight. Seeing is believing and if you buy of us once you will come again. D. L, Beck Sons. AND Boys' Clothing, THOUSAND SUITS to ,5fc perfect fitting garments, i not not Money! AISOt j 1. jrfte'f---iriniiifrT j-L jL, A.