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V) iihc gaitjj stomtu ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY- AUGUST C, 1BS9. ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted.) J. P. HALLORAN & COMPANY, Publishers and Proprietors, ABTORIAXBUILDIXO, - - CASS STKKKT. Terms ofSabscrlptlon. Served bv Carrier, per week . 15 cts Sent by Mall, per month Go cts " ,l " one year. $7.00 Free of postage to subscribers. Thk Astoriak guarantees to its adver tisers the largest circulation of any newspa per published on the Columbia river. The collier Willamette arrived from the Sound yesterday loaded with coal. To-morrow, handkerchiefs, em broider and hosiery at cost at the Bazar. Although the bustle has of late Been shrinking much in fashion's eyes, It still continues to prevail In clothing stores that advertise. In Justice May's court yesterday the cases of Julius Bartel andBichard Hazelton, charged with grand lar ceny, were dismissed for lack of evi dence. The little son of Frank Sweet, of Skamokawa, was drowned near his fathers store last Saturday evening. The body was recovered almost im mediately, but the vital spark had fled. Constable Welch, arrested last even ing three Chinamen at upper town for smoking opium. They were taken to the county jail and will have a hearing before the justice some time to-day. Next Thursday evening Charley Johns and Miss Olga Nordstrom will be married at the opera house, by the Rev. J. McCormac. Immediately after the wedding ceremony a baft will take place. The "Western Amateur baud and their friends had a pleasant excursion on the T. J. Potter last Sunday. The baud desire to return thanks to Mr. L. A. Loomis, and others, for court esies extended them. There is considerable of a fire in the timber on the crest of the ridge north of Knapptou. Last Sunday night it looked like two rows of burning streets in a hillside city and presented a majestic appearance." The "improvement" of Third street, from the we3t side of Main street to the west side of Madison street, will cost the property owners along the said portion of said street, 5,911.80, exclusive of the cost to the city. Capt U. Sebree, inspector Thir teenth Light House district, has been relieved and will report at Washing ton. He will be succeeded by Lieut. Commander W. W. lthoades, "who is expected to arrive about the 20th inst. Fraukie is a good boy, but, occasion ally he gets tired of being good; yester day he blaeked the baby's facie with the shoe brush and then to his mother said: "Mamma, here is a very black kid. Put a nickel in the slot and hear it squall." Beginning tq day tliegteamer Fisher will leave Astoria at 8-IJ0 a. m., on Tuesdays and Fridays for Ilwaco and way landings; returning leaves Ilwaco about noon. On the other days of the week the steamer can be engaged for freight or towing. The canneries have all closed down, and the river no longer presents the animated appearance given it by myr iads of sail boats beating up and down qward the bar. It will be some days yet before the exact results pf the season are accurately footed up. Last Saturday night a man named C. W. Patten was walking on the dock at Cathlamet He slipped in a crack and fell breaking his left leg at the ankle. He was brought to St Mary's hospital and the leg set, leaving him gs comfortable as could be expected. Mrs. Theodore Wileox, of Portland was seriously injured at Ilwaco last Sunday, being pushed by the crowd at the landing, down between the cars, sustaining serious injury in the right leg. A surgeon was summoned find the lady made as comfortable as possible. Wm. Iieid, president of the Astoria and South Coast Railroad Co., was iu the city yesterday. On his return, next Friday, a contract will be let for grading six miles more, from the present terminus, southwest. Consid erable material is expected to arrive by the 20th inst. The wreck of the Louise Vaughn has been towed inland. After the fire in her was put out by the Astoria fire department the captain, who said he didn't know anything at all about the fire, asked the boys to pump the boat out for him. They said they would some other evening. There seems tq be need of a. djfFer eut foot valve in the pipe lin"e,as at'pres ent arrangement to get water requires considerable pumping every time con nection is made. It is learned that chief engineer Weeks has ordered a new elbow for the pipe line, the in tent being if possible to have the pipe always full of water. At a meeting of the Astoria cham ber pf cqinmerce ia3t evening a bill qf 3ofqr J3 meals, for representative Dorsey and party was qrdered paid: several new members were proposed and elected: the appointment of of ficial land agents was referred to a committee to report on, and other matters were discussed. Defective flues and stovepipes are the most prolific source of fire. Frank Surprenant took a turn through the Chinese quarters yesterday and ordered several rickety pipes taken down. The utmost vigilance is neces sary, for if a fire once gets headway ours would be the same record as the dismal ones of Seattle and Spokane Falls. Mr. N. J. Bergman, an experienced manufacturer of confectionery, has bought Couch Clinton's former busi ness, and invites a share of public patronage at "The Mikado." He will keep a good stock of all the favorite brands of tobacco, cigars, etc., fruit and nuts, and makes a specialty of fine ice, cream soda. Don't forget the place Couch Clinton's old stand. Chief engineer Weeks and A. J. Megler resolved themselves into a committee of two yesterday, and went around with a subscription paper, raising 200 in a few minutes. The idea is to have the Blake pump on Capt. Flavel's dock in instant readi ness bo throw a stream of water. A thousand feet of hose will be there if wanted, and in a case of fire the outfit would lend a substantial aid in put- hng-it out. That duck with S3.50 in gold in its gizzard has been a long time coming in sight this summer, but showed up in Victoria, B. C, last Thursday. This time it was a lady named Moody who discovered it The old man of 87, who chops Lis two cords of wood daily, appears to be hopelessly overdue, though there is still some hone of hearing from the old lady of "76 who doesn't wear glasses and who has just finished a quilt with 87,363 pieces in it. The supply of timber claims is not up to the demand, and good agricult ural land is sought for. On the maps is marked land as having been taken up under the homestead or pre emp tion act, bnt many and many a 160 acres thus taken up has never been proved up on, bnt is abandoned, and those who make a specialty of this business find where these abandoned claims are and put lxma fide settlers on them, making a good thing of it for themselves and helping to fill up the country with people. The British bark Wanlocli cleared for London yesteidav, with a break fast of salmon for the London me tropolis. She has 2G,60o cs. salmon as follews: J. O. Hanthorn & Co., 2,750 cs.; b. Jilmore, 4.UUU cs.: D. Morgan. 1,500; Aberdeen Pkg Co., 1,500; Geo. W. Hume, 2,500; Astoria Packing Co., 8,250; J. G. Megler & Co., 2,105; A. Booth & Sons, 2,500; Columbia River Packing Co., 1,500. The valne of the salmon is S187,535. There is also 2, 286 bbls flour, worth S9.181: total value of cargo, 196,719. The Sheridan Courier says: "The surveying parly of the Albany & Astoria railroad company are run ning lines in different directions from here, to find a practical route through the mount ains to the coast. As is usually the case, no definite informa tion could b3 obtained from the en gineer, but in answer to the question whether Sheridan would get the road, he said: 'I can't toll what may occur, but it seems to me that the indica tions are favorable for the road to strike somewhoro in this vicinity.' He states that the route between here and Albany is an excellent one." Owing to the fact that water is slightly compressible the lower strata of the ocean are pressed into a smaller space than they would occupy at the surface. This means that the ocean is somewhat shallower than it would be if water were perfectly incompres sible. According to Prq'f. Tait, s'in a depth of six miles the decrease in depth from this cause would be G20 feet; and if the water of the ocean were to suddenly cease being com pressible the result would bo that 4 per cent, of the habitable laud on the globe would be submerged, because the main level of the sea would be raised by 100 feet." Moonlight Exclusion. The y. W, C, T. U. have chartered the 8. U. Reed, for a moonlight ex cursion to Kuappa next Thursday, August 8th. On arriving, an enter tiinmentwill be given at Knapp's Hall, by the "Y'a" The first part of the programme will consist of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, etc In the second part the famous "Peak Sisters," (ten in number) will appear in costume, and give que of their novel and amusing perform ances. Tickets for the round trip (including admission to entertain ment,) gentlemen, 1; ladies, 50 cents. Boat leaves at 730 p. m., sharp. Tick ets to be had of members. JVoljce, The Main Street House affords good accommodations at 31 per day. Regu lar hoarders, Single Rooms, $.50 per week. Two persons occupying one room, $." per week. Day hoard, per week, $4. yisu Slate writing and teat medium at Main St House. The latest style of Gents' Hoots and Shoes at P. .1. Goopmax's. The Paris Tailor Has just received the most elegant Stock of Spring and Summer Suitings,. Don't miss going to see him. He turns out Elegant Fits, and sells very cheap. TeleplioneliOcUrlutr House. Rest Beds in town. Rooms per night 50 and 25 jJtst. psr week S1.50. New and clean. Private entrance. Wcinlmrti's Boor. And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. If you want to have a fine suit of clothes go to the Paris Tailor. He can make the best fitting suits and sells the cheapest JJeftlt CuoHtMl to Orrtr, Private rooms for imlios and families; at Central Kestaurant next to Foard & Stokes. Alex Gilbert's .Place For sale. Call and satisfy yourself. Go to Jeff's for Oysters. IS ASTORIA READH Astoria, Aug. 5th, '89. Editoh Asteriak: Investors not only must know of the opportunities of investments and the advantages of investments, but there is a preparation necessary before they will invest. The prosperous cities of the west have been thorough ly prepared to receive men of capital. We do no not mean advertising the place, although that is important. We do not mean that attention shall be paid to those who may come among us as investors, although that is no small matter. We do not mean that holders of real estate should be willing to sell at marginal prices, al though that is indispensable to a sale. But we mean that the property on the market must be put in a con dition to be seen and appreciated. One could hardly expect to sell lots on a timber claim by taking the would:be purchaser in sight of the dark forests and say: "In there, some where, are a thousand lotsi if you buy a lot it will sometime be located; if not you can locate it, or what is the same, slash it, and get it ready. We can make ourselves under stood by a statement of facts. Taco ma has in Allen C. MaBon one of the most successful real estate brokers any where to be found. He pur claised a hundred acres of laud some four miles at the north east of the city. It was heavily wooded, and to reach it you must cross a wide deep gulch. Before asking for a purchaser he made a first class bridge over that gulch; placed a sign over it. "Pre sented to the City by Allen C Mason." He selected forty acres lying along the water front, oleared it up. and gave that to the oity as a park. Over the entrance to it is tins sign: "Pre sented to the City by Allen C. Mason." He then had the balance slashed, the trees removed, underbrush burned up, streets and avenues laid out, and made passable. Every lot was lined off and stakes placed at their corners with number of lot. Then after this expenditure, which the writer was told came to 20,000, the land was put on the market. You go in to his office to inquire about residence property. Nay jou regis ter at any one of the hotels, saqn a card will be handed to you, inviting you to see the city. A pair of horses driven by a wide awake man, will carry you all over that pushing city, and at last bring you up at the Mason addition. Everything has been made read'. Even the price to a cent with no change, the terms easy and those lots only two thirds the sie of lots in this city are nearly all sold from 5rtuu to duu a lot, ana mat since April last. Now suppose those same investors are attracted to Astoria, bv the thorough advertising the Real Estate Agents' association intend to do, they come here. What have we to show them? Several tracts of roughowoody laud unsightly and nn- approacnabie; not a cent expended to make them either attractable or in viting. Here and there a lot or two, now and then a dwelling house, whioh hardly deserves the name. What else is there? There is land, and land, hills and gullies but none of them ready for the market. No inclination to invest anything in order to seoure profitable purchasers. Not? it is useless to throw open the highway of advance to Astoria by advertising its resources and prospects, unless tho men who have property to soil will prepare it for tho market. Tt is a stamp thrown away to invite moneyed men to come here," if thou who hath property to sell are jisking next year's prices and seem afraid somebody will make a dollar on their investment. Said a man to the writer: "I am loaded wjtb land; cannot take on an other piece," Why not partly uuload? Let somebody elso carry part of the burden. "Simply," was the answer, "because I expect it will bring more more money bye aud bye," If that spirit continues, if there is to be a listless indifference as to whether in vestors come to us and find it for their advantage to invest, if the land is simply held for higher prices, and a sigh of regret when a purchaser makes a dollar, then "the little city by the sea'' will continue what someone has said of it: "Oh, that is ono of the old to be places." Rather let us make ready to secure our share of the thou sands coming to make homes and in vest their money in this part of our great and prosperous country. AliIiKK. The Taconia Tonrnaraent. So far neither Wondell Hall, of Walla Walla, or F. L. Parker, of this city, president and secretary of the Northwestern Firemen's association, have received any official notification of the proposed tournament at Taeo ma on the 10th, 17th and 18th of next month, and don't knqw whether that tournament is or 13 not under the au spices officially, of the association. It takes ninety days' notice, but such notice has not been given, though, if the Tacoma tournament is meant to be the official annual tourn ament of tho associatipn, it is not probable that there 'will be any ob jection in any quarter. So far none of the Astoria lire de partment members are supposed to know anything about it, and there is no drilling or training going on. TO DISPEL COLDS. Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the system effectually, yet gently, when costive or bilious, or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, wlthoqt irritating or weakening them, use Syrup of Figs, Severe Shootins Accident. On Sunday last a man named John Anderson while out hunting met with a very severe accident. Having laid the gun across a log it fell, and going off, the contents struck him iu the left arm making a horrible wound from the wrist to the elbow. He was brought over and taken to St. Mary's hospital where he was seen by a re- Eorter, Although suffering severely e will probably not lose the arm. Tender, Juicy Steak at Jeff's. THE SPOKA.NK FALLS FIBE. The fews early yesterday morning of the terrible fire in Spokane Falls excited the liveliest interest. The wires were down a part of the dav and went down again in the evening, and it was only with tho utmost diffi culty a few dispatches were secured last night. It will be seen that urgent aid is needed. Astoria can not afford to be behind m this matter. A prominent resident of Spokane was interviewed yesterday evening. He arrived here Sunday and was nat urally desirous of knowing the extent, of the damage and his probable losses. "What kind of a fire department have you?" was asked. "Very good," was the replv. "We have no fire engines, the same as vou have in Astoria, but depend on "the river for our supply. There are three pumping engines, one with one mil lion gallons daily pumping capacity: one with three millions, and one with five millions." "Do you think the town was on fire?" was the next Question. set "No. I don't. While Snnknne lina ito share of the tough element, yet I don't minic mat the town was set on fire. i miuic it originated in an accident, just tho same as at Seattle." "Was the property generally in sured?' "Yes: it was all preltv well in sured. It will be rough on the in surance companies. What surprises me is the rapidity with which the fire spread, for Spokane Falls is verv sol idly built of brick aud stone, "with very few frame buildings, proportion ately." It" appears quite probable that the fire wa3 the work of incendiaries. Spokane Falls is cursed with a gang of vagrants who find, in the confusion incident to a big fire, opportuuitv for plunder and revenge. The dis patches say "The water pressure was weak." Great clouds of burning cinders, a high wind, and insufficient water, all aided in the terrible work of destruc tion. This has been a most unfortu nate year for Washington territorv in the matter of wholesale destruction of property by fire. PERSONAL MENTION. Jno. II. Smith' ha? been appointed j notary public. Prof. Shorey returned from land last Sundav. " Port- L. Samuels, of the We.sl Shore, of Portland, came down on tho Tele phone. m.rne Lc'neweber goes to Oretown, Iillamook county, to dav, and will be absent about four months. Police Judge Jcwelt goes to the springs to-morrow for the benefit of his health, which has been verv poor of late. R. E. Jackson, formerlv of Astoria, now of Goldendale, is in "the city on a visit to former friends. He is accom panied by Mrs. Jackson. Miss Alice Wood and Miss Miunio Warren left on the Oreron for Oak laud, Oal., last Sundav, where the young ladies are attending school, On Sunday afternoon James Lid well was coming over the hill from Lewis and Clarke's river when ho slipped and painfully sprained his left aukle. Ho limps around with the aid of a cane. ilmt tired feMing k enliivlv over come by Hood's S.us:ip:irilla," which creates ai. appetite, roites the liver, cures headache, and gives renewed Miengm ami vigor to the whole bodv. II. sure to iret llo.td's S.:usfii:irilln wlupti iiivndinr to itself, Sold bv all druggists. .nominations For Chief and Assistant. There were meetings at No. One's aud No. Two's engine houses last evening to make nominations for the offices of chief engineer and assistants of the Astoria fire department. At No. One's P. W. Weeks, the present incumbent, was compli mented by a renonpnation, bnt lie de clined, being too busy to devote the requisite time to the duties of flic office. Jno. Kinney was then placed in nomination, with Lou Holt and Fred Grosbauer for assistants. At No. Two's, Clms. II. Stockton was nominated for chief engineer, with Ed Hallock for assistant. The election will be on next Monday, tho 12th inst, Wonderful the use of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Results often follow Severe cases of scrofula, upon which other prep aratlons have been powerless, yield to the peculiar curative powers of this medicine. Distressing cases of dyspepsia, excruciat ing complaints of the kidneys and liver, agonizing Itch mm g . and pain of salt RSEJ I I rheum, disagree- " - nl w able cases of catarrh, and aches and pains of rheumatism, are cured by Hood's Sar saparilla. It purines the blood, and at the same time tones tho stomach, creates an appetite, and gives strength to every func tion of the body. Give it a trial. General Debility "For four years my wife suffered with large tumor bunches on the glands under the arms, and general debility of the whole system. She became so poor in health that wo were on tho verge of despair regarding her recovery. Physicians did pot seem tq understand her case; at all events sho never derived any benefit from their treatment. She finally concluded to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. The immediate effect was so marked and satisfactory that she continued to take it, and this is the result: She has gained in weight From 84 to III Pounds and is stronger and In better health than she has been, (or years. The bunches under her arms have diminished, and we believe Hood's Sarsaparilla will be too much for them in time." J. J. Norcross, 22G Com mercial Street, Boston, Mass. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by druggists. gl;slxforg5. Prepared by C. I. HOOD & CO.., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. IOO Doses One Dollar White New and Seasonable Good India Linens, Venetian Stripes, French Lawns, gate Piques, Figured Piques, Persian Lawns, Cable Cords, French Batiste, wiss. ding Dry Goods and Clothing Ho for ftSeasiio! Free Camping Grounds at Austin's. There is an abundance of clams, crabs, trout, oysters and all kinds of salt and fresli watin fish. Good safe Sea bathing, fresh air and the best hunting grounds In America. Campers and visitors can find at my stoie everything they require In the way of an out lit and provisions. A first class bar and billiard table are connected with my establishment. Hoard from ST to 59 per week. Tor paiticulars call on or address JAS.P. AUSTIN, Store, Seaside, Oregon. Austin's is open the year round. Prices of Lumber. On and after this date, until further no tice, wo will furnish lumber at the Mill, at the following prices: Rom-h Lumber 8 per M ft. Ktoo.-'iig and UuMu sir. " WEST SHORE MILLS CO. Astoiia, April io, '82. Astoria Real Estate Co. Ollice First Door South of the Odd Fellows Building Offer for Sale on Reasonable Terms, Several Lots of City and Farm Property. And will do n General Commission and Brokerage Biuiuess. Persons living at a distance can rely upon having any Order for theTurchase or Sale of Properties intrusted to our eare, promptly and faithfully attended to. ASTORIA RKAf. ESTATE CO.. J. H. D. CRAY, Manager. E. C. LEWIS, Secretary. ALAND THE Railroad Terminus OF THE Ilwaco & Shoalwater Bay Railroad. A GRAND SUMMER RESORT. The cominp County Seat. This Hue loca tion, soon to be the principal town in Pacific County, W. T., is now platted in lots and blocks and is in the market. Here is a Rare Opportunity for Profitable Investment. tots for Sale for $50 and Upwards B. A. SEAB0RG, Ilwaco, W.T. Coffee and cake, rm pnts. at the Central Restaurant. Goods Dep IN CO as CO A o CO o -fr o CO CO CO CO THE Kohler & Chase Music House, SOLE AOKKT3 FOR The MATCHLESS DECKER BROTHERS, Ivers & Pond and J. C. & Fischer Pianos, ALSO Mason & Hamlin and A. B. Chase Co.'s Organs. Wiite for Catalogue and Prices. WINTER & HARPER, 71 Morrison St., PORTLAND, OK. Sheet Music and Merchandise Den't Separate. B. W. FISCHKR, Proprietor. J. P. L. FERRELL DEALER IX Key West Cigars, Tobacco, and Smokers7 Articles. Choice Fruits, Confectionery, Nuts. Etc. Fresh Goods received on every California Steamer. WATERST., underCrow's Gallery For Sale. Office Fixtures, One Safe, 1 Lot Fishing Boats, And the entire Plant or my Salmon Cannery Consisting of Boiler, Retorts, Solder Machines, .Presses, Etc., Etc. Will be sold In lots to suit purchasers. Also my Sawmill on Lewis and Clarke River, Together with S2o acres of Leased, and 1C0 acres Timber Land, on the direct line of the Astoria and South Coast Railroad. Mill is In first class condition for turning out shingles, shooks, or lumber. Geo. W. Hume. Send 10 Cents, FOR THE GEEATEST NOVELTY CATA logua of the age, to PORTLAND NOVELTY CO.. Box &17, Portland, Or. artment ! ! French Danity, Corded Piques, EnglishNamsook Victoria Lawns, Ferdinand Cloth, Indian Demity, Bishops Lawn, Welt Pique, Embroidered Swiss. House of Astoria. Astoria Iron f oris. Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or General Machinists ail Boiler Maters. Land and Marine Engines BOIIVER WORK, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SPECIALTY, Castings of all Descriptions Made to Order at Short Notice. John Fox President, and Sunt. A. L. Fox Vice l'resldent J. G. Hustlkk Sec. and Treas. City Tax Notice. NOTICK IS II EREB1' GIVEN Til ATTHE Tax Koll of the City of Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon. Is now in mv hands for col lection, and will remain with me for thirty days, after which time the taxes remaining unpaid will be deemed delinquent, and as such will be returned to the Auditor. J. . HUSTLER. City Treasurer and Tax Collector. Ahtorla. .Inly 2.5. 185$. OEO. M'LKAX, SAM. FKRRMAX. McLean & Freeman. BLACKSMITHS. Special Attention paid to all Ship am' Steam boat Itepairing. HORSESHOEING. Lodging Camp Work a Specialty. Ail kinds of UlacksmithitiK done to order. Shop, corner Jefferson and OIney streets, Astoria, Oregon. Dissolution Notice. NOTICE IS HERERY GIVEN THAT THE copartnership heretofore existing be tween II. O. Lamb and David Graham, un der the firm name of II. O. Lamb and Co., is on this day dissolved by mutual consent, II. O. Lamb retiring, Mrs. Lillle Graham as suming all obligations against the firm. II. O. LAMB. MRS. LILLIE GRAHAM" Deep River, "W. T., July 23rd, 1889. Morgan & Sherman GROCERS And Dealers In ! 17 Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supplies furnished at Satis factory Terms. Purchases delivered In any part of the city. Office and Warehouse In Hume's New Rudding on Water Street. P. O. Box 1!. Telephone No, 37. ASTORIA, ORKfiON. Game m ti