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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 1889)
0 ; Hi? gatljj IMforiatt. ASTORIA, OREGON: FSIUAY -NOVEMBER 15. 1889. Street rork for 1889 is about done. Shorey & Ball inako a few remarks in a loud voice on the first page. H. ' B. Parker i3 making some needed improvements in the Parker house. Mr. W. B. Adair has fitted up a real estate, office on the comer of Third and Olney streets, and will pay par ticular -attention to upper Astoria property. The Karluk River Salmon Cannine company, of Alaska, wa? incorporated iu. oau x'rancisco, last Wednesday. j-ns capital stoct is S5UU,UU Jm 100,000 shares all of which have been sub scribed. . The very unusual sight' was seen yeaterday of two mules, one white, ona. brown, being led down the prin cipal street of Astoria. A good "many said they never remembered seeing a mule here before. -By the way did you ever seea gray mule? Of course you never saw a dead mnle. No one ever did. The Alaskan salmon pack tln3 sea son has reached high water mark. In '83 ; the, firat year there were any re turns, there was a pack of 30,000 cases: in '84, 45,000 cases: in '83; 74,800: in '86; 120,700; in '87, 190,200; in 'S3, 382, 900.' .From June 10th to November 10th '89, J59 vessls had arrived at San Francisco, carrying G4G,9 18 cases salm on, this year's pack in Alaska. The Ahiska pack for '89 is wry near 700, 000 cases. Nicely bound concessional docu ments are beginning to arrive. They are very useful for scrap-book pur posesbut it seems to us their utility in this regard could be materially in creased if the government printer would omit every other leaf, and not put any printed matter on the pages. The ink slightly interferes with the adhesive qualities of the gumstickem, and militates against the value of the book for scrap-book use. This is what the Oregonian has to say about the building of the Union Pacific railroad to Asteria: ''The Union Pacific railroad company have intimated that they will build rail roads or branches wherever such are neccessarv in this part of the country, aud they have ' plenty of money for this purpose. Several lines are in con,tjemp)ation, among them one from this city to Astoria, and it is under stood 'that in a short time, Mr. John Hurlburt, will make au examination of the country to see if a feasible line can be found from Spriugville, below the city, over in "Washington county, and thenoe down the Nehalem and by way of Big creek tp JKnappton, and thence to Astoria." Knappa, is prob ably meant, instead of Knappton. The crimson strawberries and the mammoth potatoes on exhibition at 3JSE 'AstoriXn office, were put to -otastflast evening by the arrival of tfaa-biggest exhibit yet the latest are two beets, raised, grown and culti vated by Thos. H. Foss, of Gray's rriver.- He'u "been reading in a Cow Flitz county paper of. a 15-lb beet, that theywere bragging something of. and thought he would put on exhibition a little sample of agricultural products from this section. One of the beets weighs 26 pounds, the other, SG thirty-six and one-half pounds. If you meet any body -who thinks fine vegetables and fruit can't be raised here, bring him in and show him proof to ih'e contrary. Talking about those beefij, who can beat them? Astoria physicians have their own troubles like everybody else, and not the least of the minor miseries of life are, the difficulties attendant on reach ing sick calls at any considerable dis tance. Last Tuesday state health officer Estes was called to see a man living above Eureka who thought he had something the matter with him, and on reaching Eureka he found a small row-boat awaiting him. After being rowed three hours 'in the rain, -. he' was transferred to a dinkey, in which he had another journey of an hoar and a hairs duration. By this time he began to feel as though he ,.would need a little medical attendance himself; but his troubles had only be gun, and not till yesterday afternoon did ne' arrive home, with a bad cold and a whole lot of experience. GEESE FLYlJiQ OVER ASTORIA. Wild geese went winging their way southward yesterday. High above the reach of rifle these honkers float swiftly in the sky. The lowly goose could in locomotion give us all a few pointers. Poor humans! In water we sink, in air we tumble; on earth we stumble; while the much despised goose is at home in all three elements. That noisy crowd which swept to the 'southward yesterday, had in their stomadhs wild" cranberries from the far-off Yukon, gobbled up, or down, the. day before; and in less than thirty six hours after leaving the snowy wastes' of Alaska, began feeding upon , .the succulent young grain in the wheat fields of the northern Califor nia" -farmers, where they will meet -- .with a warm reception. The Colusa and Butte wheat growers view with dismay tbe arrival of the geese "from Oregon,' and do all they can to ex terminate them. They hire a lot of men called "goose herder whose sole business it is to ride around the wheat; fields all day, armed with shot guns, and firing at the geese. The men are paid $25 a month and board; - the bodies' and feathers of the slaugh tered geese are1 their perquisites. "They sell the feathers, and give the carcasses to anybody that wants them. -After eating goose, straight, for about - iwac, tne average man has no more roEocjpoose meat for the next year. Tbowftn3sT-te,Qaxightered annually, but no perceptible inroad is made on their numbers, and their hateful pres ence is a constant annoyance to the California wheat-grower. North Addition lots will be advanced to $60 per lot on Monday. Nov. 17th; so all who want bargains better getm while there Is a show at the S45 rate. This is the best property on the market --to-day -as a speculation, and as the lay 'of the country is of the best, it will be a good place for residences In the near future. A letter in last night's mall - calls for 6 lots to one person and 8 to another. " Persons froin the distance ap- .. -pear to bean .possession of some facts nt -arWoh nnr -npAnle areevidentlv icnor- r. aat: and-they wisely select North Ad- aition as a saie piauc m which i" m their money; The latest style of Gents' Boots and Shoes at P. J. Goodman's. DEATH OP 7. H. GEAY. One of The Pounders of The Passes Away. State A Brief Sketch or a Lons and Honorable Life. V. H. Gray died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Kamm, in Portland yesterday morning of general debility. This simple announcement will oc casion profound regret for the demise of a venerable and worthy man, who consecrated his life to unselfish work, and who through a long period of earthly existence, obeyed the injunc tion of the Divine Master, who in structed hi3 disciples to 'go around, doing kochL" Wm. Henry Gtrav was born m Fair field, Herkimer county. New York, September 10th, 1810, aud was 79 years, two months and four days old. He grew to manhood in New York state, and in the first enthusiasm of youth obeyed what he deemed a call to a life work, which he followed with undeviating steadfastness to the end. In company with Dr. Marcus Whit man, Bev. Mr. Spaulding, and other devoted spirits, he left New York on the 15th of April, 1836, for the region then known as Oregon, as secular agent of the American board of for eign missions under Presbvterian aus pices. A volume could be written of the trials and hardships of their trip. Suffice it to say they reached what i3 now Wailatpu, "Wash., on the 2nd of September, 1836. In the spring of 1837, Mr. Gray re turned to New York state and on February 4th, 1838, he and Miss Mary Augusta Dix were married: the young couple immediately started for this coast, and located at what is now Lapwai, Idaho, where their oldest son. ex-state senator J. H. D. Gray, of this city, was born. He was the second white male child born in the territory now known a3 "Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Cyni3 Walker being the first. From Lapwai Mr. Gray and family moved to Salem, Oregon, in 1842, thence to Oregon City in 1844, and to Clatsop plains in 1846, coming to As toria in 1851, and being an almost constant resident of this city for the last thirty-five yeara. The history of his life is the history of Oregen: he was present at the birth of the first effort of popular sover eignty on this coast, and was one of the leaders of the provisional govern ment for this territory in 1844. He was a man of large heart and brain, always working for the common weal, and with a hand always outstretched to aid a fellow mortal. He was one of the men that helped build up this great commonwealth, and his name and services occupy a prominent place in the archives of the state. His most widely kaown work is the "History of Oregon," a book that is found in nearly every home in the state, and is a standard authority on many subjects. Since the death of his beloved wife. December 8th, 1881, he has lived in partial secclusien: sometime ago he went to visit one of his sons, Capt. J. T. Gray, of Vancouver, and was paying a visit to another of his children. Mrs. Jacob Kamm, Portland when the summons came to him. Among those of his children who snrvive him, are Capt. J. H. D. Gray, of this city, Mrs. TarbelL of Tacoma, Mrs. Abernethy,' Capt. W. P. Gray, of Pasco, Wash., A. W. Gray. Mrs. Jacob Kamm, of Portlaud, and Capt. J. T. uray, or Vancouver, Wash. He was the oldest and one of the foremost of the fast diminishing band of Oregon pioneers, men and women, who in their day and generation did great and enduring work for Oregon, the state of their adoption, and who deserve veneration and respect from those of us who follow them and reap the reward their valor wou. In accordance with Mr. Gray's last request the interment will take place on the hillside cemetery in this city, where lie the remains of his wife. The body will be down on the T. J. Potter this morning, and the funeral will be this afternoon, after the arrival of the Telephone, on which boat will come several relatives from Tacoma, who could not reach Portland in time to take the Potter last night Services will be held at the Presby terian church this afternoon, after which all that is mortar of the vener able W. H. Gray will be interred on the hill overlooking the city m which he spent so many useful years of his life. Funeral of W. H. Gray. Owing to the uncertainty of the hour at which the Bteamer Telephone will arrive this afternoon with the re mains, it may become necessary to postpone the funeral of the late W. H. Gray until Saturday forenoon. In the event of the funeral being held this afternoon, the fact will be an nounced by the tolling of the bell on the Presbyterian church, which will be done as soon as the steamer is m sight Real Estate Transfers Nov. 14. Columbia Investment Co., to John Kitchen, lot 10, blk 20, town of Co lumbia; $65. Same to Sophie M. Agnew, lots 10 and 11, blk 19; 130. Notice. Members of the Pioneer and His torical Society, also members of the Oregon Pioneers, are requested to as semble at the landing on the arrival of the steamer Televhone for the pur pose of attending the funeral of the late W. H. Gray. John Hobsox, President. E. C. HoiiDEK, Secretary. Machinists, Carpenter's. Mer chants, Laborers and Cap italists: The Astoria Real Estate Co. are now selling lots 50x150 feet in Warrex tox, the beautiful suburb, 3K miles west of Astoria, on the west side of the Skipanon, where the Astoria and South Coast R.R. crosses. The railroad com pany have secured 25 acres of land im mediately west, aud adjoining this townsite, for machine shops, round houses, and depot accommodations. Construction of these important im provements will begin early in the soring. This division of the R.B.. will undoubtedly employ from 300 to 500 men atWarrenton. which is .also the junc tion of the Tansey Point Branch to the groposed Lumber and Grain Dock. iorner lots. S125: inside lots, S100. When 100 lots are sold, prices will be advanced from 10 to 20 per cent. Weiahard's Beer. And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. ffiKGHH. Specials to The Astorian. New York, Nov. 14. A fight has been. arranged between Jack Mc Aulifle of Brooklyn, and Mike Daly, of Bangor, Maine, to take place De cember 5th, near Boston. Fifteen rounds will be boxed with two ounce gloves. GOXE DUCK HUNTING. Washington, Nov. 14. President Harrison left this city last night by way of the Baltimore & Potomac railroad for a few days duck shooting. It is not known exactly where he has gone, but it is supposed to the once famous duck hunting grounds in Maryland in the vicinity of Chesa- peak bay. Private secretary Halford said to-day that he could not tell where the presi dent was, because he did not know. The president wanted a few days nn interupted recreation and the only way he could have it was by keeping his movements secret KNIGHTS OF LABOR. Atlanta, Nov. 14. The report of the committee on the law occupied the time of the convention of the Knights of Labor this morning. It was decided that on Saturday the convention will go into committee of the whole to consider the state of the order. Several committees were ap pointed, but only routine work was done. BliACK BART'S THIN DEFENSE. Bessemer, Mich., Nov. 14. Eeim unds Holzhay (Black Bart) on trial for the murder of Banker Fleinch beiu of Belleville, Illinois, and the robbery of the Goegbic stage took the staud in his own defence to-day and made a confession. He admitted that ho robbed the Milwaukee and North western train six months ago, aud held up the Wisconsin Central train at Cadet, Wisconsin, a month later and waylaid the Geogbic stage and shot Banker Fleichbcin. Holzhay claimed that several years ago he was hurt by a fall from a horse and since that time has been subject to spells during which he did not know what ho was doing. A ROBBER CAUGHT. Portland, Nov. 14. One of the men engaged with Lockwood in the robbery was apprehended at Vancou ver this morning at 11 o'clock while in search of surgical aid for his shoul der, which was split open. Marshal Morgan, of East Portland, went for him but at present writing he had not returned. THE NEW STEAMER "SEHOME."' The new steamer Sehome which! has been built out of the old Moun tain Queen will likely be launched next Wednesday . or Thursday. As she sits on the ways now she looks fine. Every bit of work about her houses and deck is done, outside as well as the interior. To-day a force of men set to work coppering her bot tom. When she strikes the water the new steamer will be about ready for her trial trip, in fact it will take but about a day to put her in readiness for making it. A SERVANT GIRL'S REVENGE. Vinoennes, Ind., Nov. 14. James Bitchey, the -commercial traveler, now living m the hotel at Shoals, if ho ever recovers from his injuries, will hereafter haven respect for Indiana hotel domestics, liitchey for two or three days past had been circulating stories derogatory to the character of Sallie TJtterbockJ a domestic at the hotel where he was staying. The girl, who has a good reputation with all who know Iter, lias been terribly cut up about the stories. "Last night, when Bitchey was parsing her in tho hall,, he made some remark in a sneer ing tone. The enraged girl threw a smoothingiron sho had in her hand at him. It struck him over the eye, cranking his skull and prostrating him. Miss TJtterbock followed up the attack aud in her fury would have killed him had not the other employes pulled her away. Physicians say Bicthey's chances are very slight CHEROKEE IAND.S. Little Bock, Nov. 14. An Indian territory special says that Cherokees will make no opposition to the sale of the Cherokee strip, provided the gov ernment commissioners offer a reason able figure. Thev sav the strip is worth $18,000,000 or 20,000,000. If the sale is made through the legisla ture, now sitting at Tahlequah, the strip will be opened to white settle ment early the next spring. zaldivar's. way. New York, Nov. 14. A copy of the San Salvador Debates, received here from San Jose, Costa Puca, alleges that over one hundred skeletons were recently discovered beneath tho San Salvador artillery' barracks. The De bates asserts they are the skeletons of victims of the late President Zaldivar, and that the sudden and mysterious disappearance ot many persons who opposed Zaldivar, is explained by these discoveries. THE "PENSACOLA" AND "THETIS." Washington, Nov. 14. Tho Pensa cola reports her arrival at St. Vin cent, Cape Deverde Island. All are well. Commodore Stockton of the United States steamer Thetis in Alas ka, reports the Eugene Dnnleve, second-class fireman, committed suicide by jumping overboard. The vessel was stopped and search continued for half an hour without finding the body. , A YOUNG THIEF. Toronto, Nov. 14. Andrew C. Drnmm of Kansas City was arrested here charged with embezzling $60,000 from his uncle. He was married to a young lady who is said to be a daugh ter of the man robbed. Only S300 was found on his person. AN ADVERSE OPJKIOX. Washington, Nov. M. It is not at all sure that the site selected for the navy yard in Puget sound, Washing ton, has been finally agreed to. It has leaked out to-day that secretary Tracy has referred the report of the commission to Commodore White, chief of yards and docks, for his op inion thereon, and that the latter gave it and severely commented on the report. Just how far he criticized the site selected is not known, and the commodore will not talk, and secre tary Tracy is in the same .humor. Nor is it known whether White recom mended a new selection of site. Prom another source it is learned that sec retary Tracy will probably recommend that no new navy yard be established on the Pacific coast, but that Mare Is land yard be increased to meet any emergency, and be the only yard on the coast This latter report, how ever, cannot bo verified, although it bears an undoubted tinge of possibility. THE OLD CHIEF REVISITS ASTORIA. Jlau-Not-Afraid-of-Tlie-Rau road," Makes Some Remarks. The air was heavy with, tears yes terday, and the roses were blushing at the sun's neglect, when the steamer Electric arrived from Skipanon, and on. Amid the surveyors in leather breeches, with red, white and blno poles over their shoulders; among the timber locators and the tendertoed pilgrim from the east via Tillamook; surrounded by the Chinamen from Parker's railroad camp, was jostled ashore an ancient Clatsop chief, one of the original or aboriginal owners of this country; a man that was here be fore you came here, even old "Man-not-afraid-of-the railroad," himself, in all his native strength and solemn beauty. He was olothed in a flannel shirt that had outlived its usefulness, and a pair of alleged trousers that bagged picturesquely at the knees and elsewhere. With him- walked the kloochman, the sister-in-law, and the little bucks. As the hurrying crowd pushed him aside he turned and ad dressed the populace, in classic Chi nook as follews: "Tillicums! Scandi liooviauslTimber sharps! and Old-Timers ! Not many generations ago where I now stand surronnded by dead sheep for Thompson and Boss, and China men returning to hit the pipe, my people were a mighty people, and I was a big man U bet. Then we owned all this land and wa ter, and where I stand encircled by railroad iron and misdirected mail, the sea weed nodded to the wind, and the wild razor clam dug its hole un scared. Here lived and loved the un improved order of red men, known and hailed as Clatsop Indians. Now, all is changed' Here the old chief stopped and looked monmfully around, while the oldest of tho pap pooses nipped an apple, and thought fully bit it. Waving his hand, he con cen tinued: "The sagamores Adair arid Van Dusen, and FJavel, and Welch and their children, came as come the waves of the sea after a southwester, and where do I come m of the bovs am 1? We '? wliinli nnp camp under the planks where once we walked in conscious majesty; we catch fish where Ave used to fish catches; we used to have all the medicine for the white man's diseases; now we have all the diseases for the white man's med icine. My pale-facedbrothers, Brown and Carruthers and Boelling and Noyes and Flavel have the best cor ners. I have soup, and if I pitch my tent on an inside lot they will charge me ground rent. Pretty soon, bimeby, may beso Billy Welch will make me take out a circus license. Does this outfit look like a Buffalo Bill's show? Do yon think my kloochman has that sack full of Clatsop clams to give away? Keep off! Close your mouth, or your teeth will become sunburned, as mine have. Have you heard when they are going to hold the primaries? Let the good work-" go on. I know him big Boston man Wm. Bied, he give me pass on railroad. I have spo ken." If you have catarrh, you are in dan ger, as the disease is liable to become chronic and affect your general health, or develop into consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by purifying and enriching the blood, and building up the s stem. GiVu it a trial. JlAUlXE NEWS AND NOTESr- The collier Willamette arrived from Seattle last evening" loaded with coal. After exchanging pilots she proceeded inland. The steamer LaJane arrived down from Portland last evening aud will sail for Seattle this morning. The (Jen. Miles arrived from Shoal water bay yesterday with 2000 cases snlmon from McGowan's cannery. She will sail for Shoalwater bay again this morning. The Sew Iiemvry. You have heard jour fi sends and neigh bors talking about i. You may your self he one of the inanj who know troin personal experience just how good a thing it is. If you have ever tried it. you are one of its staunch friends, because the wonderful thing about it is, that when once given trial. Dr. Kind's New Discovery ever after holds a place in the house. If you jiavc never -used it and should be afllicted with a cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give it . fnir dial, i i uusinntletd every lime, or money rel'njuli'cl. Trial I So! tics Fnv at .1. V. Conn's Diugstcuv. i3-u!r i'lMJitnl t cf3tr Private looms for hidio and ramilic-: at Central Ke,stauraiU. next In Foard & Stokes'. Coffee and cake, Cenlral Jiestaurant len cents, at the ftwellinp; I Bon so 'IVaiitciI. By small family: rent to be. from 12 to SIS: inquire at Herman Wise's: Remember the Austin house at the Seaside is open the year 'round. Combines the juice of the "Blue Figs of California, so laxative and nutritious, with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, forming the ONLY PER FECT REMEDY to act gently yet promptly on the KIDHEYS, LIVER AND BOWELS AND TO Cleansethe System Effectually, so wT PURE BLOOD, REFRESHING SLEEP, HEALTH and STRENGTH Naturally folow. Every one is using it nd all are delighted with it. Ask your druggist for SYRUP OF FIGS. Manu factured only by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO., San Francisco, Cal. LocisviLLr. Kv. Nsw York, N. V- Lodge Room for Rent. THE ELEGANTLY FURNISHED LODGE Koom olthe O. F. L. & B. association can be leased lor four nights in the week Tuesday, "Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. For particulars enquire1 6f G. Reed, I. W. Case and A, J, Megler. g-jPffig O SZ -k bo 5li ST C .S - ri ill o5 3 - 6 esa fe 1 i SE h " IE I 2 's S " - ' a S !i ' -ot c g g J2 53 g es """ 2 g IB S S h -m: tassel $ ' CWO- S -- fi ilt l cd il ii4l E5 j 08 o r j1 . p at &O ..-, -nr.j .u.i--w.-- Because "We 're on top and have downed the other bird ! Because We've oot tho Inreest stock and the Finest Goods., Because We knock thorn all out in prices. ecause AH judicious buyers trade with us. Because "We'v got every reason to expect that yon too will eventually realizg those facts, AND CALL ON HERMAN WISE THE- Reliable Clothier ana Hatter," Ocoident Hotel Building. The Str. Telephone Portland and; 'Astoria. Time Table, leaves Asteria: Tuesday", Thursday and Saturday at C'a. ai. Loaves Pertland: filonday, Weduesday and" Friday at 7 a, it. WlirWe HRHWI U11U If EALAN0 - The terminus of theJlwaco and Shoalwater Bay Kaihoad. THE GREAT EST SUMMER RESORT ON THE NORTHWEST COAST. Lies at the head of the "Bay, nt deep water, and onl3 twelve miles from the bar. The coming County Seat and.Commercial Metropolis of Pacific county. Now laid out. Lots on tho market from SCO, and upwards. 'or particulars and full information, call on or addies m mmii 1 1 mini 1 1 11 1 1111 inin ' T3BC353 Astoria Real Estate Co. Oflice First Door South of tho Odd Follows Building In Blocks 21 , 23 and 28, HUSTLER $ AIKEN'S ADDITION. Less than 1 Mile From the Postoffice. SIXTY of these Lots sold within the past 8 days. The price of this Choice Property is going up daily, and may be taken off the market at any time. Price of Lots, $115 to SI 60, according to Location. Flyiin. KEEPS IN Finest Woolen Goods for Suitings. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. He buys for Cash, at Eastern Prices. He Guarantees the Best Workmanship on all garments . Call and see for yourselves. Barth's Block, Astoria THE REAVER PATENT CANTDOG S&SZCSOSST & SQ27.&2TT, Successors to KIRK SHELDON. HEADQUARTERS FOR LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. Agency for ATKINS' CELEBRATED SAWS. LANDER'S LOGGING JACKS. GENERAL HARDWARE. 151 Front Street, PORTLAND, OR. Thompson & Ross " Carry a Full Line of Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries. Give Us a Call and Be Convinced. Ilwaco, 772 37. "Jnnni 11 wit- Bargains Yet Offered ! STOCK THE Magnus 0. Crosby Dealer in HAM ARE; IRON, STEEL." Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES. TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, E7jLza. and Oopper. Tailor. J