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C33 A.j?T6lUA, OREGON: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 1RS7 Only 39,000 more. Telegraphic news will bo fouuil on the first page this morning. A hog that dressed 525 pounds was hungup at "Wherry's butcher shop yesterday. The fast of Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement, begins at sundown this evening and extends to sundown to morrow. McCurtrie & Holt have a contract from the Clatsop Mill company to build four dwelling houses near their premises. Bonding property for 860,000 that co3t $36,000 three years ago is pretty good evidence of the solidity of value of Astoria real estate. There are three vessels loading at Hequiam: the Beulah, Capt. Wilson; the Novelty, Capt. Swan, and the Webfoot, Capt. Treauor. Eighteen hundred dollars of min ing stock in the Homer mine picked up on the street, awaits identification and ownership at this office. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Danielson died last Sunday af ternoon after a brief illness. The funeral took place yesterday after noon. J. W. Dankin has made a model of a machine to split logs, which he will send to-day to a patent solicitor in "Washington, to obtain letters patent thereon. Adolp Dauth, a German upholster er, in Portland, aged 30, died at half past two yesterday morning, having suicided with a dose of-"Rough on Rats;" tired of life. Astoria real estate is going up in price. Get in, and don't be telling six months from now what you could have bought that lot for in Septem ber '87, "if you just had known." At three o'clock yesterday morning in the Argonaut saloon in Portland, Chas. Manciet, aged 24, was shot and instantly killed by Billy Dillon. They and others had been playing stud, poker. To the list of "subscribers to the subsidy fund is to be "added Colum bia River Packing Co., 8250; Mrs. Robt. "Wihlgren, 250, and Master Albert Kinney, $1.50. The list now aggregates 8111,000. Harry Benson, a well known Asto rian, and until recently a resident of this oity, died at San Jose, Cal., on the 18th inst. Deceased was about 45 years of age. The cause of his death was consumption, from which he had long been a sufferer. Times are reported lively on Gray's harbor. Ranching is at a discount at present, and all who can are either logging or fishing. Carpenters and mechanics are in demand: fifteen new buildings are going up in Aberdeen, and there isn't an idle man in the place, all same Astoria. The British ship Moseby, 1,217, from San Diego, arrived in yester day; the Saimiue sailed. The big British ship, Ecclefechan, 2,058, 27 days from San Pedro, is reported out side. The River Indus sails to-day The British bark County of Angle sea, three schooners and a barken tine arrived in last evening. PERSONAL MENTION. B. A. Seaborg is in the city. State senator J. H. D. Gray re- turned on the 1 elejJhoneSnnday. Deputy district attorney "Watson returned from Portland yesterday. Theodore and Mary Stearns, of Fa yette, "W. T., are visiting Thos. Mairs. Majors "Wykoff and Muhlenberg, of Vancouver barracks, are in the city. D. C. Ireland, editor and proprietor of the Pioneer, and G. W. Snyder, of the Transcript, have returned from Portland. .Miss Hattie Sackett, -who has jnst closed n successful term of school on Lewis & Clarke's, returns to her home in Ashland next Friday. Joe PinBchower, of the New York novelty store, returned yesterday from a business trip through Pacific ana uuenuus cpuniies. ne is n: rustler, and reports good success A Lively Scrimmage. Last iriday a dispute arose at Aberdeen between Capt. Swan of the Novelty and Capt. Treanor of the Webfoot. as-to who was first siehted by the tug Traveler. A bet was made of 8100, which the captain of the Traveler was not able to decide, mere Demg not over two minutes dif ference at beBt Later in the day uapi. xreanor. wno -weighs 13U lbs., recolleoted using some unparliamen tary language to Capt. Swan, who weighs 230 lbs., and apologized. The latter refused to accept- the apology. "and made uncomplimentary reference to Treanor's lineage, which aroused the little captain's ire, and his apol ogy having been contemptuously re rusea ne reiterated nis .previous statement, which led to a fight, great ly to the delight of the spectators. The little captain got the big cap tain in chancery, and disfigured his features so that, his best friends had difficulty in recognizing him, proying himself, as far as science wentj the best man of the two. "We have been told on the sly that the Low Price Store are selling their $1.25 Lady's cloth at 75 cents. The best oysters in Fabre's. any style at The great Sacrifice Sale still goes on at the Crystal Palace. Goods at your own prices at all times. THfc EXPERTS EEPOM. Financial Statement of Clatsop County. The following accompanied the Grand Jury's report yesterday after after after neon: Wiu. G. Ross, sheriff, in nocoxmt with Clatsop county. Total tax roll for tho year 1SSG 2,111,423 00 Per cent, tax for State 1 19-20 mills 4.093 2G Per cent, tax for University 2 20 mills 209 91 Per cent, for School 4 mills. . 8J9G 42 " " County debt 5 mills 10,493 52 Per cent, for Expenses, 10 mills 21,250 : Total levy 21 1-20 mills... COKT2A. By cash collected and paid $44,445 43 $42,170 S3 f83 33 30G54 VR7 20 837 48 per receipt of treasurer. By error footing tax roll and extension thereon By double assessment there on By loss on property adver tised for sale By am t. delinquent tax S 44,445 45 Isaac Bergman. County Treasurer, in ac count with Clatsop county. July 2, 18SG. To balance cash on hand per last report to County court 15.791 99 j.o casu lor delinquent taxes 1883 To cash for delinquent taxes 18SG To cash for liquor licenses . . To cash for fines, forfeitures 3,277 16 42,174 88 900 00 costs, fe6s, etc 1,189 8C To cash for sale of 2 safe3. . 500 00 To cash poll tax collected. . . 403 00 To cash County School Supt. 1,78G 50 $ 06,026 39 CONTEA. By school orders paid $ 8.174 10 By state tax paid in full 1835 7,03'J 15 " " " on act. 1886 3,018 49 By interest on bonds paid in coin 800 00 By County orders paid issued prior to J uly, 188G. , 28.153 76 Bv interest paid on same... 4,205 02 By County orders paid issued since July report 1886 By interest paid on same... By cash on hand to balance. 1,533 17 47 76 10,033 34 60.025 39 EECAPrrUI.A.TION. Amount in school fund 2,126 C3 Amount due state tax 1836.. 1,284 58 County orders advertised and not presented 1,593 62 Amount in county fund to pay warrants 5,045 51 $ 10.053 34 13CTEXSE ACCOUNT OF CLATSOP COUNT!'. Expense of Clatsop connly for the yenr from July court 1880 to July court 18Si. Warrants issued as follews: To expense of Circuit court.. 2,623 61 Justices' court 1.575 88 ". " prisoners for board, etc 1.634 11 To expense of Coroner's of- nce 298 80 To expense of Assessor's of fice 1.037 55 To expense of insane and pau pers 1.487 76 To expense of Clerk's office.. 278 90 To expense of County court including omcers lees and salaries 3,527 70 To expenses of roads and bndces 1.117 50 To expense Co. H, O. N. G. . . 600 00 To expense taxes of Jas. Tay- lorreiunded 376 26 To expense fuel,iights, record books 372 62 To expense public property, repairs and improvements to court house and jail 2,269 93 Total expense of county for fiscal year $17,202 59 Warrants drawn for debts prior to July 1886 71193 Interest on bonds paid orders 800 00 supervisors of roads for tho year 1883 500 00 Rebate on liquor liconses re funded iTS oo Total amount of warrants is- issued by the County court during tho year ending July 8, '87 19,537 54 Cost of the County court house pairs, etc. Contract addition " " plastering. Carpenter work Tin work and fittings for re- C50 00 107 85 74 78 97 38 25 23 187 25 71 00 52 50 33 92 72 35 29 75 12 50 49 00 18 41 Lumber Faints and painting Counters and iron work Graining and papering Gas fittings Chairs for jury and grand jury room Windows, curtains, etc Fainting jail roof, etc. r. ... . Linoleum and repairs in clerk's office Repairs to jail and streets, etc Total cost of improvements "" and repairs, building etc. $ 1,561 94 COST or VAULT. Iron on safe door $ 152 09 Stone for foundation 23 00 Machinists on iron work .... 38 56 Hauling brick, etc 55 75 Iron roofing 15 05 Brick, lime and cement, and brickforvault 169 68 Laying brick 114 85 Laying stone 62 50 Pigeonholes 62 00 Plastering 12 48 $ 707 96 Total cost, all improvements andr epairs, less 2 safes sold for$500,actnal balance $1,769 90 $ 2,269 90 The normal assets of the county I find to be as follews: Delinquent tax roll 1884-1885. S 4,768 85 Still due on roll 18S6 83S 48 Claim against the state for indigent poor account 846 43 $ 6.453 75 From all sources available the approxi mate liabilities of the county are: Bonds for building jail S 20,000 00 Warrants now due 15,000 00 Interest 10,000 00 Total approximate S 45,000 00 All the foregoing is most respectfully submitted to the grand jury. Very respectfully, C. W. Shtvelt. BEPOBT OF C W. SHTVELT. To the Grand Jury of Clatsop County, Oregon, for the September term, JS87. Gentlemen: -Having been appointed by your honorable body to examine the financial standing of Clatsop county, state of Oregon, and being further in structed with regard to my duties by the district attorney, I have to report that I have visited the several county offices, to wit: County clerk's office, sheriffs office, county treasurers omco, assessors omce, county judge's, coroner's and county school superintendent's. First, I caref uliy examined tho cash re ceipts and disbursements as per county cierK'S records oi samo from tno 15th day of Sept., A. D. 1877, to July 2d, A. D. 1887. I have added up each Dr. and Cr. entry and made a balance sheet of samo, and find the entries and additions correct and the books of the county clerk are balanced correctly. I found all books and important papers belonging to tho county clerk's office in their proper place and well taken caro of in case of fire and convenient to be had in case of reference. While I find the county clerk's records of cash receipts and disbursements from Sept 15, A. D. 1877, to the year 18S4, all correct, yet there is not that system in the several entries that should appear in every "cash entry." For instance, in places during above named period many entries are made without giving an item ized statement. While this system of keeping accounts does not in any way affect the additions of the Dr. and Cr. columns, it is not so good a mode of bookkeeping as to always itemize every item of cash receipts and disbursements, so that anyone who wishes can quickly compare the entries with the receipts for cash disbursements, and the resources with the several memoranda accounts with tho county. I find that the books in the county clerk's office since the year 1654, up to the present time are kept more systematically and are correct and plain to be understood. Second, I visited the office of tho coun ty treasurer, and examined his books and found them to be correctly balanced and properly kept, agreeing with tho several county treasurer's reports to the county court, whioh I previously exam ined. Third, tho county judge's books and all appertaining thereto are perfect, and as far as I was able to judge, kept in a legal and impartial manner. Fourth, Sheriffs books, accounts and all papers, I found correctly kept. I ex amined the taxes collected for the years 1885 and 18S6, and made a trial balance sheet of the cash receipts of those years. I find the footings correct and proper entries made, and tho accounts balance. I find by examination of tho assess ment roll of Clatsop county, Oregon, for tho year 1885, about $4,000 still remain delinquent. That for the year 1886 only about $800, now remains delinquent. .Fifth, the county school superintend ent's office I found kept in a very satis factory manner, and by going over the books of the office I find all of the sever al school districts have received their proper amount of county and state school funds. Sixth, tho justice of the peace office, A. A. Cleveland, is kept systematically, and all his books, records of proceedings in court judgments, fines, etc., are plain and correctly kept, and all papers handy for reference, etc. " Seventh, at tho coroner's offico I was informed that Mr. J. C. Ross, the coun ty coroner, had moved to California and the office was being filled by Surprenant fc Ferguson, pro tern. Eight, as far as I have been ablo to as certain the county commissioners are filling their offices satisfactory, and all records of their proceedings 1 find cor rect. Ninth, tho county assessor's books I found many persons aro -not equally as sessed and many improvements not as sessed at all, otherwise I find the as sessment roll correct and legally kept. Ahe county road supervisor being ab sent I have not been able to look over his books, but understand they are cor rect. I find after balancing the cash receipts and disbursements for Clatsop county. Oregon, Sept. 15th, A. D., 1877, and end ing July 2d, A. D., 1887, and comparing warrants issued, etc., with the books of the county treasurer that on the 2d day of July, A. D 1887, there was cash in the county treasury $10,055.34, a summa ry of which I respectfully submit iu the foregoing financial report of Clatsop county. Respectfully submitted to the grand jury of Clatsop county, Oregon. C. W. Siiivkly. GRAND JOUV REPORT. In tbe circuit court of,Orogon for Clatsop ceunty: Report of grand jury. To Hon. F. J. Taylor, Judge of said Ceurt: Tho undersigned, your grand jury report as follews: We have caused the books and records of the various county officers to be examined by a competent expert, and he reports that they are in a satisfactory condition, and that tho county officers are per forming their duties properly and intelligently. He reports the county indebtedness at the present time to be about $45,000. For further par ticulars we refer to the able and com plete report appended hereto. We visited St. Mary's hospital, which is the county hospital, and found it everything that a hospital should be. Though our visit was un expected everything was clean, neat and orderly, all the unfortunate people who are confined there well cared for, satisfied and grateful for the care and kindness exercised by the good sisters who have charge of the institution. We found the city jail in n satisfac tory condition. The county jail is an unsafe struct ure, and it seems almost impossible to keep anybody in it who has much disposition to get out It, no doubt, meets the approval of every person who is confined there and who ob jects to being tried for his offense. We have used our best efforts to bring to justice all parties violating the salmon and game laws, but foqnd it impossible to obtain satisfactory evidence upon which to indict any one for violation of the game law. Concerning the salmon law we have taken such action as the evi dence we were able to attain seemed to warrant. B. B. Fbaxkmn, Foreman of tbe grand jury. Dated Sept 26, 1887. Greatly Excited. Not a few of the citizens of Astoria have recently become greatly excited over the astounding facts, that several of their friends who had been pro nounced by their physicians as incur able and beyond all hope suffering with that dreaded monster Consump tionhave been completely cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, the only remedy that does positively cure all throat and lung dis eases. Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Bron chitis. Trial bottles free at W. E. De- nient& Co.'s Drug btore, large bottles SI What Is better than a glass of liquor ? 1 a cup oi delicious conee at aore s. BOARD OF DELEGATES. The Old Board and The New. The outgoing board of delegates of the Astoria fire department met last evening, president C. J. Trenchard in the chair; secretary E. Z. Ferguson read the minutes, several bills were audited, the treasurer's and secreta ry's reports were referred, the presi dent read tho report of the board of foremen, which, with the cash on hand, was ordered turned over to the incoming board, and tbe thanks of the board of delegates was tendered the board of foremen for their ndniiu ministration of affairs. The board passed on the creden tials of the new members elect, the finance committee's report was re ceived and placed on file, a commun ication from C. Brown, tendering his resignation, was read, a unanimous vote of thank3 was tendered tbe re tiring president of the board, C. J. Trenchard, which he acknowledged in a few complimentary remarks, urg ing upon the new board the necessity of punctuality and regular attend ance at the sessions of the board, and having sworn in the members of the new Doaru, a motion to acijourn pro vailed. The new board then met, consisting of the following members: Astoria Engine Co. No. One D. R. Blount, C. J. Curtis, L. E. Selig. Rescue Engine Co. No. Two F. L. Parker, Geo. Noland, J. W. Hare. Alert H. & L. No. One F. L Dun bar, C. R. Thomson, P. "W. Weeks. The first business being the elec tion of permanent officers, the follow ing were chesen: President, F. I. Dunbar: secretary, E. Z. Fergusen: treasurer, D. R. Blount. The action of tho outgoing board as to credentials was accepted and certificates ordered issued in con formity thereto. On motion tho president -was au thorized to appoint a committee of three to codify department laws, ordi nances, resolutions, etc., for publica tion. Messrs. Noland, Curtis and Thomson were appointed as snch cemmittee: adjourned. Don't Let that cold of yours run on. You think it is a light thing. But it may run into catarrh. Or into pneumo nia. Or consumption. Catarrh is disgusting. Paeumonia is dangerous. Consumption is death itself. The breathing apparatus must bo kept healthy and clear of all obstruc tions and offensive matter. Other wise there is trouble ahead. All thediseasesof these parts, head, nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be delightfully and entirely cured by tho use of Bosoheo's German Syrup. If you don't know this al ready, there are thousands and thou sands of people who can tell you. They have been cured by it, and "know how it is themselves." Bottle only 75 cents. Ask any druggist. Some Knappa, Subscriptions. "Here is the latest dispatch from Knappa," said J. F. Nowlen, j'ester day morning, handing in the follow ing from Col. A. H. Stone, who is as enthusiastic as any man in the county regarding the railread: A H Stone 7501 J F Warren ?50 A Knajip 250 E C Crow 2.10 There are several precincts still to hear from. Wonderful Cures, Y. D. Hoyt & Co.. Wholesale and Hctail Druggists of Koine. Ga., sav: wc have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Buck len's Arnica Salve for two years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines in this city. Several cases of pronounced Consump tion have been entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discov ery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co. A City Sued For Impeding; Progress. It is not often that a railroad sues a town for impeding its progress while endeavoring to enter, but such is the case at Vancouver, B. O. The C. P. was guarnteed right of way by tho ciiy of Vancouver, nud because of delay in procuring said right of way, tbe city has a suit for $10,000 dam ages against it Port Toionsend Ar gus. Unnecessary Misery. Probably as much misery comes from habitual constipation as from any derangement of the functions of the body, and it is difficult to cure, for the reason that no one lifies to take the medicines UBually prescribed. HAMBURG FIGS wore prepared to ooviate this oiuioulty, and they will be found pleasant to the tasto of wo men and children. 25 cents. At all drnggists. J. J. Mack & Co., S. F. 8250 In Cash! Three Worcester's and three Web ster's dictionaries, worth S89, and four dictionary holders, worth S15.50, given as prizes for best essays an swering the question "Why should I use a dictionary holder?" For full particulars, send to La "Verne W. Noyes, 99 and 101 W. Monroe street, Chicago, the maker of dictionary holders. Or inquire at your book store. Kenton Baking Powders. One peund: full weight Price, HO cents, and 2.1 cents' worth of anything in the store given with each can. Guar anteed to give satisfaction or money re funded. D. Li. Beck & Soxs, Sole Agents. Auction Sale. On account of the departure of of Mr. Adler for Portland in answer to a tele gram of importance, there was no auction sale at the Crystal Palace yesterday. On this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Sir. Worsley will continue the slaughter. Solid gold and silver watches and a thousand other useful ar ticles must be given away or sold. -DIRECTS- First Quality! Full Weight! German Knitting "Wools ! UPWARDS OF TWO THOUSAND Pounds of the Very Best Quality German Knitting Yarns In Plain, Fancy Mixed and High Colors ! Gomple OF THE FOLLOWING WOOLS WILL BE FOUND IN STOCK: Germantown Yarns, Germantown Zephyrs, Spanish Wool, Midnight Germantown, Saxony, 2 and 3 Fold, Bedford Yarn, Fairy Floss, Shetland Wool, Victoria Zephyrs in 3, 4 and 8 Fold. Crewels, Etc., Etc., Etc. ft 1st Complete Line of Wools Ever Brought to Astoria ! C. H. COOPER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORES, ASTORIA, OR. - Kill Suits -AND- Boys' Overcoats AS WELL AS A Lane Assortment -OF- HATS, CLOTHING AND Furnishing Goods AT VERY LOW PRICES! 101 Herman Wise IOI The Reliable IOI-;- CLOTHIER AND HATTER Occident Hotel JtaUdlng. atdStateHBHaa 5 FROM THE ACTURERS! te Assortment The Railroad Is Coming ! SO IS CHEISTMAS ! But We Can't Wait for Either, But must buy our Family Supplies right along just the same, and the RUSH Is still to D. L. Beck & -Sons', for that is where you can buy the best goods, get honest weights and the best value for your money. To those accustomed to deal with us it is not necessary to say these things. To all others we say we don't brag, but come and try us and be con vinced. We carry in stock a full line of FANCY AND STAPLE Groceries and Provisions, a large stock of China, Porce lain, Crystal, Crockery, Agate, Wooden and other wares. Silver-plated and other knives, forks 'and spoons. The best stock" of all kinds of Lamps ever shown in Astoria. Cigars, tobaccos, etc., in unequalled stock andat unequalled prices. Coal oil and patent oil cans, paints, linseed oil and turpentine. All kinds of Cannery supplies, nails,, cor dage, etc. Lunch, market and clothes baskets, brooms, whisps and hearth brushes, dust-pans and brushes; wheats, oats, rolled barley, shorts and bran.- BUT WE MUST STOP! For if we mention all the articles we have in stock we shall fill up the whole paper. Try our genuine N. O. Mo lasses in gallon cans at only 75 cents, and our "new Yeast Powder, guaranteed equal to the best, and only half price. CHRISTMAS COODS Now being selected in the East. Wait until you see them before buying elsewhere, or you may regret it. "What's that you say ?" "Haven't you been bragging any ?" No; not a bit of it, and if you want the proof, just call at D. I. Beck & Sons'. . tr-Jr -? ?.. JL& 'tK&aaJi.ti-r l. i-asfe.. '-..ri Ac . . -3t--fc,-5 Th nMl iSii .. fiCi - .m-mjfi- m