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AJ5T0BIA, OBEGON:
FRIDAY.
-DECEMBER 21. 1SSS.
. ISSU3D EVERY MORNING.
" (Monday excepted.)
J. F. HALLOIIAN & COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
Abtobian' BtriLDrxo, - - Cass Street.
Terms of Subscription.
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Free of postago to subscribers.
The Astoriau guarantees to Us adver
tisers tne largest circulation of any newspa
per pnbllshcd on the Columbia river.
The Firth ol Stronsa sailed yester
day. Line's down;
morning.
no dispatches this
The Benton street sewer is now
laid as far as Fourth street.
The British bnrk Andes arrived In
yesterday from Newcastle, Australia.
Miss Nora Bapple yea has returned
home, and is prepared to attend to
anything in her line.
S. F. Greenman died nt Oysterville
on Wednesday, aged 87 years, and
leaves n wife and children.
Tho Norwegian bark Jerusalem
cleared yesterday for Dublin with
43,274 bus. wheat, valued at 839,300.
There will be no meeting of the
arithmetic class.until after the holi
days, in the Tonng Men's Christian
Association.
The Oregon arrived in yesterday
morning and proceeded up the river
after dischargingsome Astoria freight
and passengers.
Lieut Edward Bnrr, supervising the
works at the Cascade locks, says the
lock basin is being excavated nt the
rate of 5,000 yards per week.
The clouds which had been gather
ing for thirty-six hours with a south
west wind yielded some old fashioned
rain at dark yesterday evening.
D. "W. Small of Walla Walla, has a
franchise to maintain a system of
cabs in that city, tho fare to be
twenty cents to any part of tho city.
If one may judge by the way tho
different stores are being patronized
in the way of holiday purchases, there
will be a good many made happy with
Christmas presents.
Tho weather signal service predicts
a storm from the southeast with rain,
and milder temperature. Observa
tions taken during the last twenty
four hours by onr meteorological
editor, tend to confirm the truth of
the predictions.
At the annual meeting of the Ma
sonio Land and Building association
hold Wednesday tho following o were
elected directors for the ensuing
year: Captain Geo. Flavel, Capt J.
G. Hustler, Brenham VanDasen,J.
A. Montgomery and Ebon Bogers.
The Y.'s will meet this afternoon at
1 o'clock in the Y. M. O. A. hall as
usnal, and wonld liko a full attend
ance of the members. Wo want, not
only your names on our roll, but your
presence in our meetings and help
in our work. Nellie Levings, Sec.
A. good newspaper, says the Oregon
nian, is a good thing any day in tho
week, Sunday included, while a bad
newspaper is jnst as bad for any other
day as for a Sunday. The good news
paper is ah instrument of morality as
well as tho pulpit; the bad newspaper
should hnva no standing anywhere.
Street-superintendent Clinton tak
ing advantago of tho fine weather of
the last few days, yesterday harvested
a nue cropot ripe slivers, etc., on
uass anu xmru streets, ine yield is
something liko seventy-five bushels
to the no re, ni.d is allfliit of the way,
.leaving tna streets looking nice and
olean.
v
Latest reports from San Francisco
"are "to tho effect that canned salmon
is now almost wholly cleared out of
first hands -and is consequently very
stiff nt previous prices. Tho whole
pack of tho coast has been placed at
fall figure? and the large Alaska paok
has met with & good market both in
this country and abroad.
On Wednesday evening Jack Wher
ry, was splitting same wood at his
residence in this city, when a stick
rolled down from the pilo and strnok
his ax in such a way as to cause it to
glance on to his left wrist, cutting it
nearly .half off. Surgical aid secured
the severed arteries and made him as
comfortable as possible.
me proprietors of the various
stores in this city seem to have out
done all former efforts in placing at-
traotiva displays of holiday goods on
their counters and In their windows.
It does seem as if tho most fastidious
taste might be satisfied with the op
portunity for selection afforded by
oar Astoria merchants, instond ot
going or sending elsewhere.
Tho steamer R. R. Thompson,
whioh was pus on the ways for re
pairs some time since, says the Ore
gonian, has been fonnd to be in a
much worse condition than was at
first supposed. To nse the expres
sion of a steamboat man, "her back is
broken." Her hull is in rather bad
condition, and the machinery and
boilers will require extensive repair
ing. It will bo two or three months
before she will bo ready for service
again.
Major W. A. Jones, U. S. engineer,
having in charge the work of dredg
ing just comploted at Swan island
bar, reported to the Portland city
council as follews: Width of cat,
100 feet; length of cut 2,234 feet;
cnbio yards removed 33,130, at & cost
of $12.69 per yard; a total cost of
$4,205.30. Tho work was commenced
Sept. 24th, and stopped Sec. 5tb, and
273 hours were lost in waiting on
tender, shifting anchors, pulling out
of tho way of vessels, etc.
If there is one man who deserves
to be hanged without benefit of the
clergy, it is the ono who sends you a
letter, requesting a reply, and signs
his name with such a combination
of insane flourishes that the prince of
darkness wouldn't be able to read it
This man will frequently write very
plainly from the beginning of a letter
to the end, and then, taking it for
granted that yon are perfectly famil
iar with his name, get up on the pen
and ride it all over the bottom of the
page, under the'NlBression that he is
appending his signature.
It speaks well for a town the size
of Astoria, a seaport town withal,
with the mixed population thereby
implied, that the city ordinances de
manding good behavior on the part
of citizen and stranger, sailor and
land lubber alike, are so seldom vio
lated that the office of police judge is
almost a sinecure. We congratnlate
tho judge and the city, but
ask for sympathy and kind
consideration from the numerous
subscribers to the newspaper that
has the largest circulation of any
paper published on tho Columbia
river, The Astoeias of course, for
the unfortunate reporter who is de
prived of these legitimate items,
where items are scarce. But here is
an item made out of nothing this
time, anyhow.
This office is in reoeipt of a bound
oopy of Ayer's Almanac for 1889, of
which fourteen millions are printed
embracing editions in ten languages.
Specimen pages of pamphlets in
eleven other tongues aro also in
cluded, some of them being very
curious and interesting. The publish
ers use a machine which prints and
folds, ready for tho binder, a hundred
thousand almanacs daily, turning off
at the rate ofahnndred and eighty
book3 a minnte, and consuming about
twenty-five miles of paper each day.
Those who lack faith in the value of
advertising, should note the success
which has been secured by this enter
prising firm through judicious adver
tising. An article possessing merit
judiciously advertised is sure to make
money for its owner.
The Astoria Select School.
Patrons and friends of tho Astoria
Select School are invited to be pres
ent at the closing exercises, before
tho Christmas holidays, this after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Who is Yonr Best Friend?
Your stomaoh of course. Why? Be
cause if it is out of order you are one
of the must miserable creatures liv
ing. Give it a fair, honorable chance
and see if it is not the best friend you
nave in the end. .Don't smoke in the
morning. Don t drink in the morn
ing. It yon must smoke and drink
wait until yonr stomach is through
with breakfast Yon can drink more
and smoke moro in tho evening and
it will tell on you less. If your food
ferments and does not digest right,
if you are troubled with Heartbnrn,
Dizziness of the head, coming up of
the food after eating, Biliousness, In
digestion, or any other trouble of the
stomach, you had best tise" Green's
August Flower, as no person can nso
it without immediate relief.
I. O. O. F. Notice.
All Odd Fellows and the sisters ot
the It degree aro requested to assist
in tho arrangements for the colebra
tion of Christmas in the O. F. hall.
Members of committees and tho
sisters willing to help to arrange the
hall and fix up tree are requested to
meet at the hall on Monday morning
at 10 o clock.
O. F. and sisters having presents
for Christmas tree will leavo them at
hall on the morning of Dec. 25th.
Doors will Tjo open 7 p. si. Dec.
25th. Exercises to commence at
7-30 r. u. By order ot
N.G.,
Chairman ot Committee
lYoilcc.
You can save monev bv uslnc Mr.
Gilbert's Zinfaindel wines instead of
coffee or tea. It is much healthier and
costs only CO cents per gallon. It is
three j ears old. lie also has peach and
apricot brandy. Don't forget his French
cognac. AI.EX.UILBEBT.
Notice.
Oar store is not quite so crowded
in the morning; parties can have
more time in making their selections
by visiting our store in tho morning.
UBIFFIS & itEED.
Price tho New York Novelty Store's
Hue of Plush Goods, Albums, Auto
graph and Scrap Books. It you are
looking for anything of thekind you are
bound to get them there after pricing
inera.
ZVolice.
A full line of Snnsct Diaries for 1889,
contains the Astoria Tide tables and
other valuable information. Thpse dia.
ries make handsome Christmas nresen's
for old and young, to bo obtained only
at liniFFIX K HEED,
Steals Cootttfd to Order.
Private rooms for ladies and families
at Central Restaurant, next to Foard &
Stotos'.
Wc aro selling Bisque Figures, Vases,
Cups and Saucers, Dresden ware, etc.,
at remarkably low figures. Call and
examine. Griffin & Reed.
Our stock is now complete; it will be
to your interest to buy now while yon
can get good selections.
Gbiffix & Rked.
All of Herman Wise's customers are
invited to call at his store from now un
til Christmas Evo and leave their ad
dress. Santa Claus has a surprise in
store for you.
The latest style of Gents' Boots and
Shoes at P. J. Goodman's.
THE GOSPEL MEETINGS.
The afternoon devotional meeting
and Bible reading, was conducted by
Mr. Studd, in the Congregational
church yesterday. -There were a
goodly number ot Christians present,
the majority being largely in favor of
the ladies. The singing was con
ducted by Mr. Burke, who played his
own accompaniment on n small or
ganette. It is certain that this tal
ented musician no matter what he
touches can bring out all the music
there is in it There is an unmistak
able power in sacred song, to raise
the tenderest emotions in the human
heart, and to prepare it for the recep
tion of divine truth. Mr. Moody
recognizes this fact, and has been
heard to say that he believed as many
persons had been converted under
the consecrated singing of Mr. San
key, as has been saved through the
influence of his preaching. The sub
ject of Mr. Studd's Bible reading was
"Uhnstian unity' the beauty ot it
illustrated by the three verses 133d
realm, ".Behold bow good and how
pleasant it is for brethren to
dwell together in unity," and the
power of it exemplified in the 3rd
chapter of Acts, in the descent of the
Uoly Ubost on the day of v entecost
as a result of the prayer meeting held
by the disciples ot Christ in the
upper chamber at Jerusalem after his
ascension, they continuing 'there
with ono accord in prayer till the
promised blessing came. Mr. Studd's
bible readings aro beautiful in their
simplicity and striking in their orig
inality, and ho is never at a loss fur
an illustration to explain more forci
bly his conception of its meaning.
The attendance at the opera houso
was not so largo as on the previous
evening, probably on account of the
rain. The half-honr song service,
led by Mr. Burke, was good, especi
ally the chorus by tho choir, ''Christ
Arose," and the solo by Mr. Burke,
"What will you do with Jesus."
After prayer by Bev. A. LeBby, Mr.
Studd read the narrative of the raising
of Lazarus, which he made the sub
ject of bis address. The incidents
connected with this miracle, he saw,
brought out in a wonderful manner,
the love, sympathy and power of
Christ. He did not think the most
elaborate sentence that could be
formed could possibly give a deeper
inrigbt into the hnman sympathy
which dwelt in Christ's heart, than
does the two simple words, "Jesus
wept." From this the speaker dwelt
at length on the power and willing
ness of Christ to raiso to newness ot
life here and eternal life hereafter all
those who, though spiritually dead,
aro willing to forsake their sins', re
pent and believe on Him.
At the conclusion of Mr. Stndd's
earnest appeal, Mr. Burke, sang an
other impressive solo, "The Ninety
and Nine," and prayer was offered by
Bev. W. A. Hutchison. A short after
meeting was announced, to which
many remained.
Services for to-day are: Meeting at
3 r. m., in the Congregational church,
and at 7 p. M., song service com
mences at the opera house.
Real' Estate Transfers.
Wm. Allen to B.L.
Jeffrey, nndi-
videdjofl32-10
8250.
acres nt seaside;
E. L. and J. L. Lilienthal to Lgnis
S. Haas, lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, and
frontage, blk 149, Shively's Astoria;
5,500.
Louis S. Haas to E. It Lilienthal.
same; 55,500. '
J. E. Braillier, right of way to As-1
toria and South Coast railroad !
through land at Seaside, per nrre:
S30.
B. C. Kindred to M. J. Kinney, 870
acres on Clatsop; 87,000.
Trustees of Prarie to Mrs. Fletcher,
lot in cemetery; S3.
United States to J. F. Bender, NW
)i of SE 4, SE K of NE U and lots
2 and 3, sec 4, T. 7, N., K. 7, W.
J. F. Bender to Amasa Itnst, Geo.
L. Burroughs and Levi Tillotson,
same; G900.
United States to Samuel Ellison,
S. X of NW if and N. J$ ot SW if,
sec. 4. T. 7. N., R. 7, W.
Samuel Ellison to Amnsn Rust et
al., same; S900.
w. 11. Whitcomb to J. Li. and It. if.
Wnldron, E 14 of SE K and E Yi of
NE U sec 30, T. 7. N., E. 6, W.; 81,
500. X Sale Investment.
Is one which is guaranteed to brine
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our ad
vertisfd Druggist a bottlo of Dr. King's
New Discovery for Consumption. It is
guaranteed to bring relfef in every case
when used tor any anect ion or Throat,
Luncs or Chest such as Consumption. In
flammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth
ma, Whooping Cough, Croup, etc., etc.
It is pleasant and agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can. always be de
pended upon.
TrlalJiottles fro nt J. W. Conn's Drue
Store.
If you wish something in the lino of
canned vegetables, better than the ordi
nary brands, try the Dew Drop. Canned
sweet corn, Maine Succotash, canned
New Jersey pumpkin, tomatoes and
Boston baked beans.
Tiioufson & Ross.
The Display oflloliday Goods at the
New York Novelty Store is something
simply immense. Their prices arc
lower than the lowest.
All of the Velocipedes, Wagons,
Rockbig Horses, Sleds and other bulky
goods at tneiNew xoric .Novelty store
must bo closed out before Christmas, as
we have no place in which to store
them. They will bo sold at a sacrifice.
Our itock of Dolls. Doll Carriaces.
Wagons, Velocipedes, and toys of every
description, vero never so cheap. A
large and splendid assortment awaits
your inspection. Griffin & Reed.
Our Dew Drop
brands of canned
fruits take the lead. Wo have apricots,
peaches, cherries,
pine apple, oiacKtx
Thompson &Koss,
nes, etc,
Go to Jeff's lor Oysters.
CliUClreii Cry ferPitclier's Castoria
PERSONAL .MENTION.
K. W. Morrison and D. E. Pease
were in the city from Skipanon yes
terday.
Little Mabel May, eldest daughter
of Charlie May, is ill with diphtheria,
bnt is getting bettor. ,
WiHie Binder, who has been very
ill for some time past with typhoid
fever, is convalescent.
B. P. Espy, of Oysterville, is in the
cityon his way to California, over
land, to spend a few weeks.
Cok S. W. Blasdell was in tho city
on a flying trip yesterday, and re
turned to Portland on the night boat.
The Eev. W. A. Hutohison, late
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Franklin, Ohio, and wife,rarrived in
this city on the steamship Oregon
yesterday. They a'ro stopping for the
present at ,tbe Horden houso. Mr.
Hutchison has accepted the invita
tion of the Astoria Presbyterian
church to supply tho pulpit made
vacant by the resignation on account
of continued ill health of Boy. E. W.
Garner, LL. D.
Mean Strength of the Army.
In his annual report, surgeon
general Moore says of the United
States army that the mean strength
of the army for the year, including
officers and both white and colored
enlisted men, is stated at 23,841, ot
which 21,601 were whites and 2,240
were colored. The total admissions to
sick report were 29,727; white, 26,600,
colored, 3,127; ratio of all admission
per 1,000 of all mean strength 1,231.42
white, and 1,395.08 colored; deaths'
from all causes, 183 white, 26 colored.
Total 214. Batio ot deaths per 1,000
of mean strength, 7.88 white, 10.71
colored. Total, 8.12. The death rate
was somewhat lower than tho.rate for
the previous decade, which was 11.4.
The death rate of tho army of the
United States continues to be higher
than that ot any foreign armies, ex
cept the British and Italian. The
principal causes of deaths wore pneu
monia and shot wounds.
Merit Wins.
We desire to say to our citizens, that
wo have been selling Dr. King's New
Discovery for Consumption, Dr. King's .
New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedjes that sell as well, or
that have given such universal satisfac
tion. Wo do not hesitate to guarantee
them every timp, and we stand ready to
refund the pnrcliase price, If satisfac
tory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits. J.
W. Conn, Druggist.
mi
J. W. Conn has the largest and bc3t
assortment of Plush goods in the. city,
consisting of Ladies' and Gents' Dress
ing Cases, Odor Cases, Broom Holders,
etc Also a full line of tho Best Per
fumery in the market, which will be
sold cheaper than the same can bo
bought in any other store. Call and
see.
Carnahan&Co.'dshow windows and
counters aro Being filled with a ery
fino assortments of Decorated French
China of every, description. Also SII
vcr and Plated ware. Can-el's sets, Din
ner and Tea sets. Extension and Elec
tric Lamps.' All for tho holidays.
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All flic, yhtent medicines aJvenUtd
in tJiispa;'T. lonmlier with the rluiledt,
OtTtamory. I'ld'tuilet iirtielc, etc ran
he lmiill nl tlit ioweit price. , at .). W.
Ciii:ti' ilnm Mdiv. oppo-tiri' riclr.t
hctol. Astoria.
Christmas Presents!
A Full and Complete Stock of
Plush
Gases,
Manicure Sets,
Cologne
Fine Leather and Plush Albums,
Silver Ware, Bisque ware and Figures.
Christmas Cards, Leather Goods,.
Brass Goods, Toys and Wagons.
- Dolls and Doll Carriages.
Everything that you want at the Christmas Headquarters.
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A rsnonml Well Scloctc-1 Stock
or
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, etc.
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H, EKSTR01TS
Jewelry Establishment.
All goods warranted, as guaranteed.
Opposite Crow's gallery, Astoria, Oregon,
K -,
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Holiday Goods!!
Will be on Exhibition.
Embracing many New and Elegant Novelties
for the present Holiday season.
In oy&er to avoid the usual afternoon rush, dur-
ing the next
mend
0IN6
Gases.
TILLAMOOK,
SJioalwater Bay and Gray's Harbor
The P. & C. S. S. Oo.'s Steamer
"ALLIANCE,"
Will sail from TORTLAND as follews:
GRAY'S IIAREOE Thursday. October i.
II, 18 and 25. November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 19,
December o. 13, SO and 27.
SIIOALWATKK IIAY-Octobcr 4 and 18.
November 1. 13 and 29. December 13 and 27.
TILLAMOOK Monday October 1. 15 and
29. November 12 and 26. December to and
21.
Steamer leaves 4'ortland. from foot Tjf C
street at 8 P.- M. on above dates. Astoria 6
A M. the following mominjt.
Tiro Company reserves lhe right to change
umo ana piace oi sailing.
F. K, STRONG. President.
C.P.
UPsnUB, Agent Astoria.
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Reeds
oar
NDAY MORNING
OUR
or
two weeks, we woulcfeecom-
our Lady friends to call
in the forenoon.
COOPER,
THE
HOUSE OF
OH !
Come Off!!
Who Says
Look inta my corner window
and see the kind of suits I offer
for the small sum of
$11.25
These Woolen Suits are worth
from $15 to $17.50, but youcan
have one at the above pricp'until
alter tne muijIJjays.
HERMAN WISE
The Reliable Hatter and Clothier,
, OwWent Hotel Building.
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ASTORIA.
You can't afford it ?
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