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OJ u gaily gtfiotfmt. ASTOEIA. OHEGON: SATURDAY. MAY 19, 1888. HELFED AS ELOPttG COCTLE. A Letter to the "Old Man" Which Hade the Irate Father of the Yonnt; Man Athamed of Himself. The other day there was a newly mar ried couple at the hotel where I board, a great, nice-looking six-footer of a boy, about twenty years old, with a frank, open face, end he had a handsome little wife, as lovely as possible in all her man ners. It was rumored that thev had eloped, and I couldn't help thinking of a case where I helped an eloping oonple oat of their trouble a few years ago. One day there came into my office a young man and a cirl, looking sort'of scared. The boy introduced himself to me, and it appeared to me that 1 bad Known mm when he wore short pants, and his father was one of mv best friends. The boy in troduced the girl to me as his "wife," and they both colored np at the word and looked awfully scared. The boy said he had come to have me help him out of a scrape. I asked him how much he wanted, and pulled out my pocket book, for I made up my mind they should go ahead with their honeymoon if it took all the money that I had. He said it wasn't money that he wanted, and then the girl opened her rosebud mouth, and with tears in her eyes said they wanted me to soften the heart of Charley's father, who was mad because they had eloped, and threatened that Charley should never come home, and that he would never recognize him again. I never was much at softening hard-hearted parents, but I told them to tell me their story, and I would see what could be done. It seemed that Charley's father was a rich well. I will sav lumberman, and he was a wid ower. He had wanted Charley to marry a daughter of his partner, and come homo and keep house for him, but Charley wasn't built that way. He didn't like the girl his father had picked out, and the more be tried to like her the more he couldn't. He had got mashed on this little girl that was with him, and her father was a shoemaker, and he got full sometimes. Her father had once been a rich shoe manufacturer at the east, and had given her a good education, but he was poor now, and discouraged and got drunk. Charley's father had never seen this girl, as she lived in a neighboring town, where Charley had met her at a sleigh ride. I thought the thing over a few minutes, and asked the girl if she loved Charley. I can see now how her eyes flashed when she took Charley's hand and kissed it and said, "O, dear, yes." I asked her if she could be happy with him if bis father never give him any of his wealth. Her eves flashed acain. and she said they didn't want any of his wealth, but they just wanted him to f or- glve them, and be friendly. I talked with harley some, and then told them to go to the hotel and enjoy themselves for a day or two, and not worry a bit, and I would send for them when I had some good news. I made her wipe her eyes and nose, and brace up, and give me her picture and they went away, men l sat down and wroto to Charley's father about as follews: Deab Old Fetest: I was astonished yesterday to meet your son Charley and his charming wife. I had not seen Char ley for seven years, and he has grown up to be a magnificent fellow. His wife is a little darling, and how these boys manage to blunder on such splendid girls, I don't know. With your record of thirty years ago, for bumming rround, it is a wonder to me that Charley didn't pick np some "chippy," that would make you tired to look at. But he has drawn a prize, and don't you forget it. I made them go up to tne nouse, just ior oia acquaintance sake, and my whole family is "gone" on your daughter-in-law. She can knock more tunes out efn piano than a profes sional, and sho is a charming, affection ate, lovely girl. I asked them about you, and both of them began to cry, and they finally told me they had married against your will, and that you had cast them off. Well, you know your business best, but a man that will go back on two such chil dren as they are, is a condemned fool and I can whip him with one hand tied be hind me. However, wo won't quarrel about that. What I want is to tell you that they are going to settle down here in Milwaukee, I have got n furnished house in it, nnd I am going out this af ternoon with Charley, hunting for a job. He may have to start in driving street car, or some such thing, but he will get there all the same. If he don't own the street car line before he gets through, he will be unworthy of a father who began driving oxen for a lumber company, and wound up by owning the saw mill and all the pine in the woods. Charley's wife is out riding with my folks this nfternoon, and no old whelp like you need have any call to be ashamed of her. She wouldn't do discredit to the White House, old man. I write this to you so you may not worry about Charley, for I will see him through. Of course it is not right to elope, but you ought to have thought of that thirty years ago, when yon stole the last girl a man had, and who made you a good wife, though she worked herself to death raising children for you to go back on. I notice you didn't let any old folks saw off on to you any wife you didn't want. Well, Charley is here, and we are going out to tramp for a job of mule punching. If you come down to the con vention next week, come up to the house, and we will go over and see Charley and his wife, and take dinner with them. You have no call to be any meaner than nature intended you, and yon can go over and be introduced as a friend of mine. I'll bet you ten dollars you will fall in love with Charley's wife nt first sight. By the way, I inclose you a photograph of the girl Charley married. I stole it out of her satchel. I wouldn't wonder if we took Charley and his wife to Chicago, to attend the opera, the last of the week, as she is fond of music, and no slouch of a singer herself. Telegraph me if you come down to the convention. Your friend. Geo. W. Piott The letter went off that evening, and about 10 o'clock the next morning I re ceived the followinc teleeram: "Never mind about setting Charley up at housekeeping. He don't need any job driving street cars. I guess I can run mv own familv. Tell Chariev nnrl mn daughter I will be in Milwaukee to-morrow morning. (Signed) " I went over and told Charley and his wife what I had written, and the answer I had received. She thought I had spread it on rather thick about her beauty and accomplishments, but Charley didn't The next day the old man came, and I had the pleasure of introducing him to his new daughter, and he was the tickledest father in tho state. It was a question which was the proudest of the girl, Charley or his father or me. He wanted to be around with them all the time, and he carried her satchel, and helped her on with her cloak, and looked ten years younger. He went home first and arranged the house, and they have been keeping house for him ever sinoe, and only a few days ago he was telling me that my grandchildren were all right enough, and all that, but that I ought to see hia grandchildren, and I am going np is tho pise country some day to see them. He said the only objection he hod to tho children was that Charlev and his wife had named one of them after me, because I got them ontof that elopement bo niceiy. Ana tnat is tne Etory l was reminded of by seeing that nioe young oonple of elopers at the hotel the other day. O. W. Peck. Yesterday Evening's Sunset. It is very rarely that one witnesses the celestial fires of sunset in the eastern sky. Such a remarkable spectacle was presented yesterday evening, however, shortly before the drapery of night was lowered. The heavens, save about a quarter section a little north of east.were clothed in an unbroken stretch of ashen, sombre gray from which vagrant raindrops fell. At the point indicated was a scope of clear, pale blue, as soft as the skiea of Italy, with banks of lazy. fleecy clouds of divers shapes and sizes. It was in this bright field, midway between the zenith and hor izon, that the phenomenon presented itself. The beginning was a gradual suffusionof a golden shade. Increas ing in vividness and dimensions, it found its climax in the burning bnl liancy of polished copper. The edg ings were of less intensity while the shafts of light pierced the snowy clouds, as by a great magician's touch, and converted them into bil lows of flame. A few moments later the storm-swept portion of the heav ens frowned several degrees darker. The sinking god of day then threw mellower pigments into the fasci nating evening picture. Instead of the blazing hues came a change as delicate as the tints of a sea shell or the blush of a maiden. The vestal clouds, emerging from their super- chastening of fire, radiated like liquid gold. But. alas, it was only for abrief period. The twilight deep ened and tho spectacle, as beautiful as it was extraordinary, faded slowly from view. By what celestial alchemy it was produced we do not know, The low, far reaching storm-clouds were as curtains, and it was behind or above them that the expiring orb of day shifted the scenes for the en chanting exhibition. A Safe Investment. Is one which is guaranteed to bring you satisfactory results, or in case of failure a return of purchase price. On this safe plan you can buy from our ad vertised Druggist a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every case when used for any affection of Throat, Lungs or Chest such as Consumption, In flammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth ma, Whooping Cough, Croup, eta, etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can alwajs be de pended upon. Trial bottles free at .John C. Demcnt's Drug Store. The Tournament Prizes. As usual when anything is going on elsewhere of local interest to As toria tho "sthng bloke" last Thurs. day afternoon, and the first news that TnE Astobiax got from the directors1 meeting was a delayed telegram at nine o'clock yesterday morning. Following is an acoount of the prizes, etc., clipped from yesterday's Oregenian: A meeting of the board of directors of the Northwestern Firemen's asso ciation ay was held in the rooms of the Portland Volunteer Firemen's association yesterday af ternoon. The directors present were: G. Kellog, of Seattle: J. Hoffman, of Albany, and P, "W. "Weeks, of Astoria. The finance committee reported that they would raise S2.000 for tour nament purposes, which will be of fered as prizes as follews: Championship race First prize, $200 and trumpet valued at 8125, presented by Mayor Van B. DeLash mntt; second prize, 150; third prize, S100. Wet test First prize, $200 and a trumpet presented by the Exempt Firemen's associatien: second prize, $150; third prize, S100. Dry test First prize $200; second prize, 8100. Speed race First prize, $100; sec ond $50. Hook and ladder contest First prize, $225: second, S100. Tender contest First prize, S75; second, $25. The board of directors notified the committee of arrangements that at least thirteen competing teams, ag gregating 175 firemen, will take part in the tournament. JACOBS OH THE LEADING REMEDY. THE TRADE SAYS SO. The Suffering Class Says So To The Trade. ITS VIRTUES ARE PHENOMENA!. ITS CORES ARE MABVKI.OCS. Chronic Cases 40Years'StandlncCured Permanently. Sold by Dniggitt and Dealers Evtryichert. Hut Charle A. Voceler Co., Balto., Md. NEW TO-DAY. Notice. riTHE WORDING "SALMON STEAK." IS JL - one or our registered Trade-marks, and we shall prosecute an infringements upon the same to the full extent of the law. . 4 , ASTORIA PACKING CO. Astoria, May 19th 1888. Notice. TH? J1? JRP3 0F STOCK OF THE Astoria .Building and Loan Association f1n5S9D? !: 250 shares will be opened June 1st. 1888. The subscription. books are now open at the Secretary's office. W. L. ROBB. Secretary. Astoria Soda Works, HANSEN & CO., Prop's, DEALERS IN Blood Orance Soda. Lemnn Rniin Tmo An. pie Soda. Cream Soda. SarsaparMa, Ginger Neura Cura, Iron Phosphates Seltzer Water. Natural Mineral Water, Syrups, etc All orders from the City and Country promptly filled. ' FOR CONSTABLE, Regular Democratic Nominee, H. A. Smidt. Political Speaking The following named gentlemen will discuss uie pouiical istues oi tne day at the following places, and all are "Invited to attend: Seaside, Tuesday, May 22. KEEM KANAGA Sklpanon, Wednesday. May 23. KEEM KANAOA. Westport. Saturday, May 2C, C. B. WATSON. KEEM KANAGA. Olney. Tuesday. Slay 29. .T. A. FOLTUN, REEM KANAGA Knappa, Thursday, May 31st. C. W. FULTON. KEEM KANAGA. The speaking at all oi these places will be at 7:30, p. M. Precinct committees will please take no tice. W. L. KOBB. Chairman County Central Committee. Political Speaking THE Democratic Legislative Nominees Ceo. Noland and John H. Smith, Will discuss the political issues, holding meetings at the following voting places : Sklpanon, Saturday. May 19th. 7 HO p. m Westport, Monday. May 2lst. at 2 p. M. Vesper, Tuesday. May 22d. at 2 p. m Fishhawk, Wednesdar, May 23d, at 2 p. M. Mishawaka, Thursday, May 21th, at 2 p.m. Olney, Saturday. May 26th, at 2 p. it. Lewis & Clarke. Monday, May 23lh,2 P. M. Clifton, Tuesday, May 29ih. at 2 p. m. KnaDPa. Wednesday. May soth. at 2 p. M Bear Creek. Thursday. May 3lst at 2 r. m. Upper Astoria, Saturday, JuneSd, Committeemen In each precluct will please make due arrangements for the speaking. The Republican legislative nominees are respectfully Invited to meet these candidates in joint discussion. ALKRED KINNEY. Chairman Democratic County Committee. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Prohibition Noiclnee. Br. Aug. G. Kinney. FOR COUNTY CLERK- Regular Democratic Nominee. G. J. Trenchard. FOR COUNTY CORONER. Regular Republican Nominee. Frank H. Surprenant Horsemen Take Notice ! SHERWOOD STEEL HARNESS. No Single or Doubletrees Uied. Just the thing for use In Plowing or Loggin", Price, SM. For sale by Wilson & Fisher. For Fashionable Millinery, And Satisfactory Prices, See Mrs. Derby and Miss Heilborn, At Mrs, Derby's Old Stand. Sew Goods Constantly Deceived and the Tastes of Cnstoraers Consulted. Ladies are invited to call and see the Lat est Styles. Fop Rent. THE HOUSE FORMERLY OCCUPIED by Judge Taylor. For particulars lu q Hire of W. L. KOBB. Boarding And Lodging House Busi ness For Sale. A GOOD PAYING BUSINESS CAN BE bought at a bargain. For particulars apply to this office. For Rent. A FINERESIDENCEONCEDAKSTHEET xx. inquire oi J as. Taylor. MRS. F. A. WHEELER An Expenenced Music Teacher of VOCAL AND PIANO MUSIC. Will receive private pupils at any time. A feature of the course of Instruction, will be monthly recitals by the pupils in the pres ence of their friends. Reference J. v. Ru dolphson. F. G. Hill. J. B. Paine. Boston, Mass. Rooms at Rev. Mr. Hall's, Lafayette street. John G. Dement. DRUGGIST. Successor to W. E. Dement & Co. Carries Complete Stocks of Drugs and Druggists' Sundries. Prescription Carefully Compounded. Agent for Mexican Salvo and ITorwesIan PUo Ctue, p- .... ,, . Watchmaker Jeweler. y Important to Banners. Clevelan In Full Operation at Fire Pots Soldering No Goal ! No Smoke ! No Dirt ! No Waste of Solder! Coppers Last Four Times as Long I HALF CHEAPER THAN CHARCOAL ! ! XTo Risk by Fir I Full particulars at Depends a Good And How He Depends a Good - A Man's Phil. A. Stokes & Go's. (Next door to Foard & Stokes.) Good Substantial Clothing at Very Low Prices. Rubber Boots, Overalls, Shirts, Blouses, Oiled Clothing, And warranted as represented. P. A. STOKES & Co. Seines, Pounds, Traps, AND FISH NETTING OF MADE TO ORDEK Woodberry Seine Twine AT LOWEST PRICES OF Barbour's Salmon Net Threads. HENRY DOYLE & CO., 517 ail 519 Met St., Sole Agents for STATE TICKET. Congressman, BINGER HERMANN. Supreme Judge, W. P. LORD. Prosecuting Attorney Fifth District. T. A. McBRIDE. Representatives, JOHN HAHN. H. B. PARKER. COUNTY TICKET. Sheriff, H.E. NELSON. Clerk, F.I. DUNBAR. Treasurer, J. C. DEMENT. Assessor, JOS.SINNOTT. Commissioners, J.O.NURNBERG. F. "W. SMITH. School Superintendent, C.W.SHT7ELY. Surveyor, J. W. GEARHART. Coroner, F. H. SURPRENANT. Justice of the Peace Astoria Precinct, C.A.MAY. Constable, W. B. BOSS. Regular Repilican Ticket. Machine ! S. Elmore's Cannery. Machines all Running. Elmore, Sanborn. & Co.'s Pacifio Coast Agents. Work Deal on His Clothes. Is Bs?ess& Deal on His Work. AT - You are invited to cpll. EVERY DESCRIPTION, OF BEST QUALITY. NETTING COMBINATION. the Pacific Coast. General Election Monday June 4th. Beplar Democratic Ticket. STATE TICKET. Congressman, JOHN M. GEARIN. Supreme Judge. JOHN BORNETT. District Attorney, COUNTY TICKET. State Senator, J. F. PAGE. Representatives, GEORGE NOLAND. JOHN H. SMITH. Sheriff, WM. G. ROSS, Clerk, C. J. TRENCHARD. Treasurer, ISAAC BERGMAN. Commissioners, JOHN WARNSTAFF. JAMES BROWN. Assessor, THOS. LOGAN. School Superintendent, C. R. THOMSON. Surveyor, N.D. RAYMOND. Coroner, W. A. ZUMWALT. Justice of the Peace Astoria Precinct, A. A. CLEVELAND. Constable, H. A. SMIDT. Jfc. JfcUBHT WHOLESALE AND KETAIL DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass"! Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and "ffegetables. Received fresh WttW - f. l(M1t imiHiiiiMpii THE LEADING TATIONERS AND BOOK SELLERS. GRXFFXCT c& REED. J. C. CLINTON DEALER IN CICARS AND TOBACCO, FRUITS, NUTS, Candles. Smokers' Articles, Etc. New Goods Received Dally. Opposite City Book Store. Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods. Ladies' and Children's Muslin Goods. Ladies' and Children's Shoes, all kinds. Men's and Boys' Boots and Shoes, all kinds. Rubber Goods, Oil Clothing. Hats, Trunks, Valises, Satchels. EMPIRE STORE GEM) P. PARKKR. CAUL A. HANSON" Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C. L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer Tins WEEK. PIPES mi LAW Tli e Old Stand - Astoria. Oregon. FIRE BRICK DEALER IK Hay, Oats, aiifl Straw, Lime, Bricl, Cement, Sand ani Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajlng, Turning nnd Exprtii Dulses, TER apply to the Captain, or to The New Model Eange CAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF E. R. HAWES, Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleased. E. B. Hawes Is also Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. CUT THIS OUT. It Is Worth One Dollar. ANY PERSON , Presenting this Advertisement at our store R&e flrst of Jnne lg88. and buying Ten (10) Dollars worth of Groceries. Provisions. Crockery, Glass, Wooden ware. Lamps, Canned Roods, etc, for Cash, will be allowed One Dollar for It towards payment. Goods guaranteed. Low Prices. Delivered free anywhere In the city. D. L. Beck & Sons. The NewYorkNovelty Store Have a Finely Jewelry, Watches, Clocks,Optical Goods Fine Stationery, Cutlery and Fancy Goods. Of All Descriptions, Bought in the Best Markets and CANNOT BE UNDER SOLD by any one this side of San Francisco. Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria. every Steamer. TirginiaCpaiiToliacco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. FUe Clgirs, Tobaccos and Smokers Article, Sold at Lowest Market Bates. FRUITS. CANDIES NOTTONS.&o tteltRich! -BUY YOUR Groceries I Provisions -OF- Foard & Stokes Their largely increasing trade enables them to sell at the very lowest margin ot profit while giving you goods that are of first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price Paid for Junk. FIRE CLAY STEAMER CLARA PARKER Eben P, Parher,Uaster. 1 Kor TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAK- B. D. PARKKK. B. F. Allen, Handsome Wall Paper, ARTISTIC DECORATION. Painting, Papering. Graining, Etc., Doife la Satisfactory Style and at Satisfactory Prices. Corner Jefferson and Cass Bts.. Astoria, Or. Assorted Stock of