Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1887)
3) $ ASTORIA, OREGON: . TUESDAY. DECEMKKi: a). 18T ISSUED EVERY MORNING (Monday excepted.) f J. P. HALLORAN & COMPANY, Publishers and Proprietors, ASTOKXAX BUII.DIVO. - - CASSSTUKFT. Terms ofouoscripiloc. Scncd bv Carrier, per week l't cts Sent bv Mail, per month 60 cts " " " one year. -57.00 Free of postage to subscribers. The Astouiav guarantees to its aIer tbers the largest circulation of any newspa per published on the Columbia river. . Council meeting to-nigbt. Yesterday was a bright day, but rather cooL The State left out at 2 i m. yester day afternoon. Substantial repairs to the dock back of Wilson & Fisher's an in pro gress. The Jliles bronghtrover 2,100 cases of salmon on her last trip from Gray's harbor. Portland is talking of building a $30,000 fire-boat to protect their wa ter front. Jackson county is in debt over 100,000 and the county tax alone is twenty mills. There will be a rainbow sociable at Mrs. E. C. Holden's next week for the benefit of the Presbvterian church. Two carloads of machinery for mines on Douglas island, Alaska, passed through Tacoma on Thursday. Our exchanges from the interior are hugging themselves and jubilat ing over their new railroad connec tion. The delinquent tax roll for school district No. 1 was yesterday placed in the hands of sheriff Boss" by county clerk Trenchard. Wm. B. Adair, clerk of school dis trict No. 9, gives notice that the taxes for that district are delinquent-and suggests the advisability of immedi ate payment. Parties just in from the vicinity of Jewell report the trail between here and that place almost impassable by reason of logs, trees and slides across it, the result of the late storm. The British ship Hornby Castle ar rived in yesterday afternoon. The fine four-masted ship Clan Buchan an and the American ship JSTancy Pendleton are at the O. B. & N. dock. ""The l)dlp hi'n was surveyed yes terday by a board of survey composed of Capt Flavel, on the part of the L S. N. Co., and A. W. Berry for the un derwriters. She will commence dis charging to-day at Main street wharf. The roadway opposite John Mc Cann's was yesterday found to be in a very precarious condition and dan gerous for the passage of vehicles, the support for a stringer on one side being knocked out It was repaired in the afternoon. Neil Burgess will be the attraction at Boss' opera house the first two nights two nights of next week Mon day and Tuesday Dec 2Gth and 27th, in the most laughable comedy ever written, entitled "Vim;' second night "Widow Bedott." The last spike ceremonies were suc cessfully " performed last Saturday and. then the whole party went to Portland where they were "treated to canvassback duck, of which the Port land people had secured several doz en regardless of expense. It is stated that in the trial of Fuller, at Sitka, Alaska, for the mur der of archbishop Seghers, the de fense has dwindled down to ''acci dental shooting.'' At last accounts the case was before the jury, at which time they had been out 48 hours. The first through passenger train over the newly completed Oregon & California railroad arrived at East Portland at 2 o'clock Sunday after noon. It left San Francisco at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon and was forty-six hours en route, having been delayed four hours. The Dolphin lies at the Main street wharf, having been towed here from Gray's harbor by the Miles last Sunday. She shows some signs of the rough experience she has under gone, in slight damage in the shape of broken spars and damaged sails. Captain Peterson says in all his ex perience he never saw such rough wnter, the wind coming by turns from different points until there was a ter rible chopped sea that was almost im possible for a vessel to live in. If you want to buy a nice Christmas present, go to J. W. Conn. Scott for SIe. A large, spacious, well fitted up scow, with two anchors, forty fathom of chain and ropes. For sale at a bargain. Can be seen at Cathlamet. Call on or ad dress Lauritz Carlson, Cathlamet, W. T. Reduction in TtXillixicry Prices At Mrs. W.J. Barry's. The finest assortment of plush goods in Astoria, consisting of ladies' and gent's dressing cases, odor cases, cuffs and collar boxes, etc, is to be found at J. W. Conn's drugstore. Notice. Begretting that so many were disap pointed on Thanksgiving, let those who desire our ceieDrateu mincu pics ieavu their orders not later than Friday. Dec 23d, at the Oregon Bakery, A. A, Cleve lang, proprietor. LATEST TELEGRAPHIC MEWS. Lokdok, Dec. 19. Kilrain and Smith have gone to France to fight, iilrain with his trainer and a few friend3 crossed the channel in a Do ver boat. Kilrain was not recognized it any part of the journey, probably owing to the change in his appear ince which shaving off his heavy noustache created. Smith, with his principal supporter, Jim Howes, and trainer crossed Thursday. The sea on that day was exceedingly rough and Smith suffered severely from sea sickness. He was obliged to spend Mie night in Calais and did not reach rtoweu till Friday. Ho stopped at the Hotel d'Albeau in Bowen, while Kilrain had quarters at a hostelry thirty yards away. On Saturday both men met and shook hands. It was arranged that the steamer should b6 ready opposite the hotel to-day to convey the party to the ground se lected for the fight. It was feared that the secret had leaked out in France and that gend'armes might in terfere and pievent the meeting. Both men are well and anxious to fight, fu London to-day betting is three to me on Smith, with no takers. A later bulletin from London re ports the Smith-Kilrain fight resulted in n draw after 10G rounds. DESTRUCTIVE 01'CLOXE. Little Bock, Ark., Dec 19 A de structive cyclone visited Armstrong academy, Indian territory, and Forts Washita and Green, Saturday morn ing, causing great destruction of property and loss of life The jyclone travelled about a mile a min ltc In an instant from the lime it struck the eqrth houses were in ruins. Light houses were picked up and made into kindling wood by the fury of the wind. Armstrong academy was not greatly injured, but ranchers in the intermediate neighborhood suf fered greatly. At Green, a little hamlet six miles south of Armstrong academy, the damage was very heavy and many persons were injured seventeen houses and a general store were carried away bodily, while horses and cattle within the territory covered by storm were killed or injured. The damage at this time cannot be estimated. At full extent of storm is unknown; but few deaths are reported. THE SAN FBANCISCO VISITORS. Portland, Dec. 19. The San Fran cisco visitors arrived here at 1:30 r. ar. The afternoon was spent in riding about the city. There was a public reception in the evening which was a grand affair. Hon. Geo. IL Williams delivered the address of welcome, and speeches were made by Californians as follews: Gen. N. B. Chipman, on "The new relations of Oregon and California;' Col. John P. Irish, on "The era of rapid transit and coming relations of countries to each other;" Mr. John P. Bodgers, of San Francisco, on "Higher elevation on the Pacific coast;" Mr. Collin M. I Boyd, on "Portland and ban iranr cisco;" and Frank M. Pixley, on "Building of Nations." THE CHRISTMAS TCKKKY. The day of feasring drawetu nigh. And scores of lurkcjs soon must die. Get one that's -vol ing and sweet and fat, And stuff it tunc . of this and that. "With frnits and henries sauces make, Aud add prcsellveb and pies and.cakes, Ask friends and findrcd all to come. And spend uextllristinas at your home. l.et not Hip car rs of life distress. But fill each guCstuith happiness. Kevho A ti rt the for joys of youthful clays, tut i blessings offer praise. Boston Traveller. 0. R. F. P. U Astoria, Dec. 20, '87. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Columbia Biver Fishermen's Protective Union will be held to night at 7:30 p. m., at their reading room. A. Seafteld, A Sutton, President Secretary. Three Favorites Have the following to say of Wis dom's Bobertine, the great beautifier and preserver of tho complexien: Portland, Or., Juno 4, 1SS7. ToMr.W. M. Wisdom Dear Sir: I have tried your Kobertine. It is excellent, and I shall be pleased to recommend it to all my lady friends. Delieve me, yonrs truly, Euka. Pobtland. Dec, 1885. To Mr. W. M. "Wisdom. The "Itober- tine you so kindly sent me is excellent. It is the finest preparation I have ever used, and is a decided acquisition to every lady's toilet. Tours truly, Jeannte Winston. Pobtland, Or., April G, 1887. Dear Mr. "Wisdem: I have tried your "Robertino," and it gives me much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being one of tho best articles of tho kind I have ever used. Be lieve me, yours sincerely, Z. Tekbelli. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. druggists, Astoria, Oregon All Goods AtTlic New York Novelty Store arc marked in plain figures and sold for exaotlyjwhat they are marked at Strictly One Priqc. SmU Wallet i.ost Containing one ten dollar greenback, shortly after the arrival of the Portland boat yesterday, between the postoffice and t'he Astor house. Finder will please leave utlhis qfficcand be rewarded. Christmas presents for ladies dress ing cases, manicure sets, jewel boxes, work boxes, broom cases, toilet cases, hand glasses, opera glasses, handker chief and glove boxes, hand satchels, purses, albums, books and numerous other articles. Griffin &Bee. Tliis is no Unfile, but a 3fcw Year's Gift. All purchasers of 2.50 worth of Xmas gifts at the New York Novel y store will be entitled to a chance for the beautiful bisque figures valued at 50. which they will present FREE to their patrons upon New Year's eve No extra charge will be made upon goods, and as every article is marked in plain figures each one can see for themselves. For the very best pictures go to H. S' Sinister. FOSTER LOCAL ENTERPRISES. The proposed legislation on rail road freights in Washington territory seems to be having a very injurious effect on local enterprises for develop ment It is stated that the company which has been going ahead with bright prospects in the preparation for a railroad from Ilwaco to Shoal water bay has entirely suspended all operations until it is determined whether the Sharpstein bill is to be come a Jaw. The situation in the ter ritory now is such that many short lines of road, branches and feeders are required to develop its great re sources. All such short lines are more expensive in proportion than the long lines that command a large pas senger travel and avoid the expense of frequent handling of freight Bates that would be fair for the long roads would be entirely inadequate for the support of these short roads, and un less a higher charge for freight and passengers on these short roads is allowed it will be impossible to induce anyone to put money into them. There are several enterprises that we could name that would feel the injurious effects of the proposed legislation se verely. One that comes especially to notice is the road above mentioned from Ilwaco to the bay. Hero is a case where residents and local capi talists have got together to prosecute an enterprise that would develop the section traversed and infuse new life and prosperity into the country at each end of the road, and place near ly one hundred thousand dollars worth of property in Pacific county. Freight from Ilwaco toShoalwaler bay is now from six to eight dollars per ton. The railroad would expect to carry it at from three to four dol lars per ton; faro for passengers be tween the two points is now S1.25, by the the railroad it would bo re duced to from fifty cents to one dol lar. But if the proposed freight bill becomes a law passenger fares would be at the rate of four cents per mile, aud freights low in proportion. In this case the most of the travel on this road would be on the first two or three miles from Ilwaco, so that from eight to twelve cents would be about the size of most of their pas senger fares a ridiculous sum, too small for consideration. In this case, as in many others the attempt to place restrictions upon the long line, which, perhaps, can stand it well enough, would result in killing many local enterprises, arresting the development which is so much needed at this time, and removing burdens from one por tion of the country only to throw them with crushing effect on other portions. Astoria is interested in any and every enterprise that has for its object the facilitating of transporta tion through the country on the other side of the river, as she has a large and growing trade with that section, and consequently regrets the evident disposition of the territorial legisla ture to enact a law which would cer tainly terminate the present effort to secure cheap and rapid transporta-tion-from Hwaco to Shoalwater bay. It is to bs hoped that some modifica tion at any rate may bo secured, so that those who have all the railroad they want will not prevent ourPacific county friends and others from hav ing what railroad they need. Tlieir Business Booming;. Probably no one thing has caused such a general revival of trade at V. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store as their giv ing away to their customers of so maiij free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption. Their Jr.uli is simply enormous in this very alu able article from the fact that it uhva cures and never disappoints. Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting a trial bottle free, large size Si. Every bottle warranted. Go to Til o nip so n fc Itoss. For Atmore's celebrated Mince Meat in glass jars, and the Xew England Con densed Meat in 1-lb. pkgs 3 pies each. For Plum Pudding, comb and strained Ilonev. and pure Maple Syrup. For the elegant Dew Drop Corn. Dew Drop Pumpkin, and Dew Drop Pine Apple, which have no. equal. For Boston Brown Bread, Uoast Tur key, and Chicken, and For fine Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, etc, etc. House to ::'iit. Above the Ilnspital : for particulars ap ply at this office. Christmas presents for the girls dolls, doll wagons, roller skates, trunks, cradles, wash sets, kitchen sets, tea sets, bed-room sets, books of all descriptions. Griffin & lli:i:i. Remember That "Xovr Is Ihe time to subscribe for periodicals, and that the New York Novelty Store rt'ceivcs subscriptions for all foreign and domestic newspapers and maga zines at publisher's prices. Shiloh's Catarrh Kemeoy a posi tive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker Mouth. Sold bv w. E. Dement Pacific Coast TidoTablcs For 18S8, at Griffin & Heed's. A Nasal Injector iree with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy ?rice 50 cents. Sold by W. E. Dement Tli c IScvr Yo rlc "iorcltyStorc Will make special prices to all Sunday School, Church or Charitable entertain ments. Acknowledged by All That we have the finest stock of Holiday Goods and Nove Jties in the city. Griffin & Reed. This Is a Fact. In P. J. Goodman's S3 seamless calf shoe purchasers will find the best value for their money on tho coast Telephone JLo'lziug Ilonse. Best Beds in town. Booms per night 50 and 25 cts., per week S1.50. New and clean. Private entrance. For the best photographs and tintypes go to Crow's Gallerj. A fine assortment of Lace goods at Mrs. G. B. McEwan's. Fine Groceries. Fine Groceries. Give Thompson & Ross a call and ex amine the many novelties they have in stock for holiday trade, and for those who appreciate a fine article. PERSONAL MENTION. J. G. Meglor and wife are at the Oc cident. O. B. Watson is expected homo this morning. Mrs. Ed. Hall was a passenger on the incoming Oregon yesterday. Mrs. Erie Johnson has so far re covered from her recent illness as to be out again. J. K. Grimes, of Seaside, is re ported dangerously sick with inflam mation of the stomach. Mrs. A. .T. Megler, accompanied by Miss Jessie Jewett, were passengers on tho State to San Francisco yester day. Miss Jesjio will remain in Cali fornia over winter. ReRardins Bates. San. Francisco, Dec. 18. The com pletion of the California & Oregon line has long been looked upon with dread by officials of tho Oregon Bail way & Navigation company, as that day meant a reduction in passenger and freight rates and loss of travel. The road has been finished and the cut has been commenced. From a well-informed railroad man it was learned yesterday that tho following passenger rates have been agreed up on by the steamer line to Pertland: Cabin, $15; steerage, SS. The same gentleman gave additional informa tion that the Southern Pacific com pany has agreed upon the following tariff for passengers: S20 for straight limited, $25 for unlimited and $15 for second class. So far as freight rates are con cerned, no positive information could be obtained, A schedule is now be ing made for the Southern Pacific company, and the reductions are not considered so sweeping as to justify the idea that there will be a war of rates between the Pacific Steamship company and the Southern Pacific coast. In fact, it is stated in some quar ters that some arrangements have been made between the two corporations regarding rates over the California & Oregon. The fact that general manager Holcomb of the Oregon Bailway fc Navigation company, and A. N. Towne, of the Southern Pacific company, have recently had long consultations together at the Palace hotel, and are together now pleasant ly enjoying the quiet shades of Mon terey gives some color to this idea. When it is further known that the Union Pacific owns most of tho steamers plying between here and Oregon, and tho fact of its pool with tho Southern Pacific is also consid ered, there is little expectation of any great war of rates between the ocean and land common carriers between hero and Oregon. It is rumored in railroad and ship ping circles that Goodall, Perkins & Co. have purchased both the steam ers Jlexico nnCLKNewbern, and intend to use them in their own interests on the Oregon line. The Newbem has been laid up for '-repairs during the last month. Brace Op. You are feeling depressed, your ap petite is poor you are bothered with llea-!aclie, you are fidgetty, nervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stim ulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for theirhasis 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 alterative that will puri ty jour blood, start healthy action of Liv.er and Kidneys, restore your vitali ty, anil give renewed health and .strength. Such a medicine you will find in Electric Bitters, and only SO cents a bottle at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. "llaeknietack," a lasting and fra grant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by W.E. Dement Ztlcnls Cooked to Order, Private rooms for ladies and families: at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes". Every mother is interested in know ing that a special preparation for chil dren, called "The Child's Cough Syrup" i-. now for sale only at Dement's drug store. ?ainiriiius Beer Anil Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, Ji cents. Any case of Croup can be easily treat ed and cured by using "The Child's Cough Syrup.' Full directions with each package, which can only be pur chased at Dcment's drug store. That Beautiful French Bell at Griffin fc Reed's, Will be awarded Thursday evening, DfC. 22. Under the supervision of a committee of four ladies, the 100 num bers were put in a box and shaken up, and a child blindfolded, drew one num ber at random from the box, put it in an envelope and sealed it up; the sealed number is the lucky one and no one knows what it is- all the other numbers were immediately burned without ex amination. On the evening of the drawing, the envelope will be opened and the holder of the number corre sponding to that in the. envelope will he awarded the Doll, at Griffin it Reed's. Soinethinc for the hoys wagons, ve locipedes, wheelbarrows, ice skates, roller skates, printing presses, 5team engines, magic lanterns, tool chests, Dooks and toys of all kinds. Giuffix&Reed. Ifrctlt Ejjrh- Frcsli Bntlcr In abundance at Thompson & Ross'. Christmas presents for gentlemen dressing cases, collar and cuff boxes, traveling cases, smoking cases, pipes, cigar holders, ink stands, gold pens and holders, watch charms, musical instru ments aud various other articles. Gkiffix & Keei. Just Received. A large assortment of Candies and Christmas Tree Toys at the Oregon Bakery, Main street Home made Taf- S' and drops of all kinds Fresh Every ay. and guaranteed to be made of first quality sugar, and unadulterated. Wanted A girl for general housework in a small family at Fort Stevens. Apply to P. G. Eastwick. Fort Stevens, or to J.N. Grif fin, Astoria. ' - ECONOMY!! COMBINED WITH STYLE The Useful as well as Leading Dry OF THE CITY. Owing to the continued rush at this estab lishment we are compelled to engage extra help, along with the improved Lamson's Cash Rail way system, thereby saving our patrons the trouble of waiting. j Our store is crammed with goods from floor to ceiling. Novelties arriving daily per Ex press from the East. C. H. COOPER, ' P,-S. Wholesale buyers and patrons from the Country will please call in the morning, .thereby saving the usual afternoon rush. ? When do all close buyers buy their clothes? At tho Reliable Herman Wise. Where can you get the most for your money? Herman Wise, The Reliable Clotutkb akd Hatteb. Who keeps tho best assorted Btock? Herman Wise, Occident Bailding. ( A finoTstock to select f rom. The ) -! best attention paid to customers V ( and tho very BOTTOM PRICES J AT HERMAN WISE, The Reliable lllnfliifir anil Mur Occident Hotel Building. Opposite Star Market. AND place where to HOLIDAY PRESENT -IS AT THE- Goods and Clothing Hous 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 arid 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! Foi if we mention all the articles we have in stock we shall nil 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 GOODS 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 toll at D. !. Beck tic Sons'. FASHION buy Elegant ,