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- - . -P-K. , -, N :-j-:-'j OJ ASTORIA.'OUEGOXI TTESDAY . OCTOBEK 7. l0 ISSUZD EVERY MORNING, P. W. PARKER, Publisher aud Proprietor. Astouiax BuitDiyo, - Cass Stukkt rerias of SabserljitloB. Tarred bv Oarrto-, jkt veoJc . 13 cts Sent by Matt. ;or Hnth oo eta vntb Mali, one j .r 57.00 Froo of ptv-4ag i ulcril)cr5, TnR Avroni.vrt guarantet s to its :uher n"e tiio larpet circulation of any ni-wsic-Ier published n the Columbia rm-r. (Additional Local News on 1st Puje.) Charles Wilson ''proved np" on a lro emption claim in section 30, town ship G K, 15. 9 W., yesterday. The moon, or what little ot it showed np la.st night, had a rinjj nround it and more rain is presaged. . The Odd Fellows' Laud and Build ing Association has declared a divi dend or fifty cents a share, payable immediate!. Win. Johnston, the victim of the pistol of Charley Michell, was laid at rest in a pauper's grave yesterday by Coroner Surprcnant. HeVas unwept, nnhonored and unsung. Ofliccr Beasley discovered the doors of E. lL Ilawcs and orslcy Sc Oar ruUicrs' places of business open last uight. Carelessness in this respect en courages sneak thieves and burglars. Johan Janscn, a subject of the Czar r Knssia and Lars L. Thirvik and LarsT. Thirvik, natives of Norway, iw givon uri ciuzensuip papers uy Dopul County Clerk Dickinson yes trdav. Tlie funeral of Emil Lang, who dusl at St Mary's hospital Sunday, will lake place from Snrprenant's un dertaking parlors this morning. It ill b hold under the auspices of the lVlu rnicn's union. The public should not forget that Ihe anniversary ball of the Astoria drum corps will bo given on the 14th xnt. The boys beat for Astoria, first, last and all tho time and their hop suonui oo well patronized. M. D. Kyle, the young man who created a disturbance in the Salvation army barracks Sunday night, was fined SiO by Tolice Judge Jewett yes terday, with an alternative of twenty days imprisonment in the city prison. At last accounts he was undergoing the alternative. The Supreme court o! Washington will not be in session probably for nearly two mouths at Olympia. TLo attorneys for tho defense have until the 12th of October by stipulation to file a bill of exceptions. Winton and Hardest? went to Vancouver to file a bill ot exceptions with Judge Bloom field for his signature. The committee appointed by the City Council and Chamber of Com merceto draft a new charter for this city will meet to-morrow evening in the council chamber. The committee is composed of Mayor Crosby, chair man: City Attorney Curtis, secretary; W. W. Parker, C. W. Fulton and C. K. Thompson. Mr. Curtis has a rough draft of a charter prepared upon which the committee can begin work. Prune culture is agitating the people in this locality more tban over before. The Willamette valley has long since been known to be a fruit country, but it takos practical demonstrations to induce the average web-footer to en gage in raising it. We know of one fanner in tliis county who has dried aud sold $153 worth ot prunes this fall, on less than oue-half acre of ground. -Corcallis Times. A reginienlal reunion of a regiment in which a soldier served over a quar ter of a century ago, would be a very pleasant thing for the old veteran to attend. S. A. Miller , of this city, has received an invitation to be present at the reunion ot the Third Missouri cavalry which takes placo at Qnincy, Illinois, on tho 15th ot this month, and regrets his inability to be present, as he feels sure he would meet many comrades he has never seen since the days w Ren the war ceased and peace reigned over the land. I'EI-SOXAIi MENTION. Frank Spittlo w ill leave this morning for an extended trip cast. E. M. Philebaum, of the jetty, came up last evening to attend the theater. Loyola O'Connor Johnston, of New York, signed at the Occident joslcr- day. Dr. 15. F. Rnflerty goes to Portland this morning, to be absent several months. L. E. Selig, manager of tho opera house, goes up to Portland this morn ing on theatrical hnsiucss connected with the securing of attractions for the ojera house. Ho will return on Thursday. Joseph Grismer and his amiable aud talented wife Phoebe Davies, witli the members ot their excellent company, go up tho river this morning on the steamer TclepJtone for Kalama, where they take the cars for Olympia, and thence play in the cities on Pnget sound. BUY IN ASTORIA. A Prtintr Aboat Purchasing Railroad Tickets. Ticket Agent Bozorlh of the Union Pacific company reports the sale of eight tickets for New York yesterday. In speaking of the ticket business at this point General Agent Noyes of tho same company stated that Astoria is not getting a fair show. "Inmost in stances' said tho gentleman, "persons going cast purchase tickets in Port land under a mistaken idea that they can get them cheaper, while in reality the rate from Portland is just the same butapassenger buying here saves his river fare." It would help Astoria greatly too in the way of making a statistical showing, should all persons traveling cast from this point, or in fact going to the Sound and elsewhere, buy their pasteboard here, as then railroad builders could form an idea of the volume of passenger business done in this city, and tho showing would be greatly in Astoria's favor, because there is very heavy travel to and from this dry. Girl Wanted To do housework. Apply to Mrs. Noe, 172 Benton street- Geld Spectacles JLost. Soaewhere between Main street and Thowpson feltoss, Oct. 1st. Finder Mease leave at Thompson & Ross' and fee rewarded. THEIETRESTAURAMT-JEFPS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Nnmerons Coiiiiuiiicatioiis Receiyed ant Actei Udoii. MOT1ILY DUES AltE HA1SED. The regular semi-annual meeting was held last evening, President Bowlby in the chair. The minutes of several previous meetings were read and approved. Bills read: Columbian, 75 cents; Occident Hoiel, S33.50: W. U. Tele graph Co., 3.8!); Astokian, $10.75; Pacific Coast Board ot Commerce, 15. On motion they were ordered paid. The following were proposed and duly elected to membership: F. C. Heed, Ben Young, W. T. Chulter and F. H. Surprenant. Mayor Crosby as committee on route No. 4, between llwaco and Fort Cauby, presented letters from Secre tary of War and others stating why tho route had been discontinued. Capt. Gray reported that as commit tee to secure charts of coast and Co lumbia river he had secured eighteen charts. H. C. Thompson, as one of the dele gates to the Oregon State Board of Commerco made a verbal report of an exceedingly pleasant session, and the organization of a state board. A communication was received fronr Senator Mitchell giving notice of the appointment of a commission to select a site for an ordnance factory on the Pacific coast. The commission is coni- Ioscd of Col. AY. P. Craighill, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A.; CoL Henry W. Clossen, 4th Art'y, U. S. A.; Col. Adel- bert it. uumngton, Ordnance Dcpt, U. S. A.; Maj. Clarence E. Duttou, Ordnance Deph, TJ. S. A. The com mittee are expected here the latter part of this month. Communication from Senator Dolph in reference to duty on tin plato was read and filed. It is as follews: United States Senate. ) "Washington, Sept. 27, 1890. f E. C. Ilohlcn, Esq , Secretary Chamber of Commerce, Astoria, Or. Devk Sib: I last evening received your telegram, aa follews: ''Astoria Chamber of Commerce passed resolution to-day urging congressional representa tives uso every effort to prevent increase dntsr on tin- plate for canning pnrposcs.' Tho provision of the tariff bill concern ing tin plate, as it passsd tho Senate, provided for the removal of tho dnty after a limited period, unless a certain propor tion of tho tin plate used in the United States was manufactured at homo; also for n rebate on tin plate used for canning purposes where the product is exported. Tho Conference Committeo have acreed upon a report, which has been submitted to the House. As you know, a conference report cannot bo amended, and undoubt edly it will bo adopted as made. I have not seen it yet and have not learned whether any chango was made in tho provision conoerning tin plata. lours truly. J. N. Dolph. Communication from Senators Mitchell and Dolph in reference to census recount for Oregon were read and filed. Communication from the Orecron Board of Commerco was read and filed. Several letters were read from pros pective settlers, clerks, manufacturers, etc., which were read and referred to Capt. Gray. A manufacturer of a new electric motor desires to correspond with any one having uso for such engines. The executive committee, by Mayor Crosby as chairman, recommended an assessment of S2 on each member to pay bills and replenish the treasurv. Laid over until next meeting. .b. W. Jieen was appointed collector of dues. The chamber by vote endorsed the action of vice-president Halloran in inviting tho Dry Dock Commission to visit this city. On motion of Mayor Crosbv that more money was needed in tho treas ury to properly conduct the business of the chamber, tho monthly dues were increased from 50 cents to one dollar for each member. Tho secretary was instructed to notify by postal card each member, of the next regular meeting which occurs on Mondav evening, October 20th. Earnest discussion relative to tho importance of having moro members and a larger attendance was had by several members, after which the chamber adjourned. A GRAND STRUCTURE. It Will Us the Home of a Great News paper. Tho foundation for the Oreaontan building is completed. It is conceded by architects to bo tho finest founda tion put in not only in the northwest but on tho Pacific coast It has need to bo sustantial, as there will bo 700 tons of. iron and steel used m the building. The iron pillars will bo furnished by Smith Bros. & Watson. and the steel girders are contracted tor m x'lttsDurg. Tho stone for the base courses up to the water table comes from the Ashland nnarriea. nnd is now being cut on the ground. The stone lor the lower two stones is now on the way hero from Flagstaff, A. T. The upper six stories and tho tower will be of pressed brick. Tho tower wm oe zxs teet high, with a balcony at 180 feet above the sidewalk. The buildincr will as a matter of eonran bo heated throughout by steam and be ngnteaoy eigctncity furnished from a plant in the building, and will have an artesian well for supplying water for all purposes required. It will con tain 200 rooms, and will bo heavily fire proofed "throughout Oregon tan, 6. Tlio Gold tVatcIi fSafllc. Iav Olson's will tnkn .Mncii this Tuesday evening. All having chances ova vintmofirl fn lin Ytfncnvtf nf Q .m UU J.lJUl'Ol'lL k.J ul pitouui ki oj Faslioitnllc Ircssmaliing .Par lors. Mrs. J. " ennanl has opened dress making parlors at No. 5G2, Third slrect, Room 6. A perfect fit guaranteed. Cigars At Holmes, G40 Third street Nothing Succeeds JAlte Success. It is verified by the fact that nearly everybody eats at Jeff's .New re staurant Fine TaMe Wine Delivered at CO cents a gallon, to any part of the city. A line line of pure California wines at low prices, at A. V. TJtzinger's Cosmopolitan saloon. ITp Wi(k tkc Times. Railroad is coming. Shaving 15c at JoeGlardina's Wanted, Two morje Lady Waiters at Jeffs New Restaurant The Finest PJaetes Are now taken by-H. S. Shuster. See now samples. THE PILOT COMMISSIONER?. A New Schooner will Be Purchased or Chartered. The board of pilot commissioners met yesterday nfternoou, Commission ers Weeks and Montgomery and Sec rotary Eobb being present Tho usual monthly bills were allowed. The only business of importance was ine matter or replacing the wrecked pilot schooner Governor Moody, lost off tho month of the river about two weeks ago. After some discussion Commissioner Weeks was appointed to go to San Francisco and either pur chase or charter a schooner for the use of the pilots. The size of the ves sel required is about an 80-ton schooner and Commissioner Weeks will use his discretion in regard to purchase or charter. It is expected to have tho vessel in service by Dec. 1st. IS THE TAX ROLL TOO HIGH? A Proposition to Muce it Tweii flye per Cent. couxrr court ix sessiox. The County Court met yesterday morning, Judge McGuire presiding, and Commissioners Nurnberg and Carruthers present with County Clerk Trenchard at tho minute desk. The hearing of the application for a re moval of the administrator in the es tate ot G. K. Grimes, deceased, w:is set for to-morrow afternoon. In the matter of the estate of Chris tina Wallman, a minor, C. P. Thom son was appointed guardian and an order authorizing the sale of certain real estate was made. Peter Brach & Co , asked for and were granted a liquor license for Up per Astoria for six months. B. Gallagher, F. Sherman and D. E. Pease were appointed appraisers to fix tho damage due to properly owners on the application of J. G. Byckman and others for a county road from Knappa. Charles Wilson, a native of Bussia, and Peter Maren. a native of Greece, were admitted to citizenship. The court then began figuring on the assessment roll and hearing state ments of people who claimed to have been excessively assessed, and those who want exemption for indebted ness, improvement, etc The court, it is understood, will take into consid eration a proposition to reduce tho total of the roll on a basis of 25 per cent reduction, as it is thought the assessment is too high. This is based upon the experience of last year when the assessment was much larger in this than in other counties. A claim of Mrs. Kate Hobson for exemption on $100 owed L W. Case, was allowed. Annie M. Gunderson claimed ex emption of $1,000 for improvements. A reduction of $10,200 was made on the St Mary's hospital building and grounds. A number of smaller amendments to tho roll were made. It is thought that the court will get through with tho roll to-day and re turn it to the assessor for correction. HIKING NEWS AND NOTES. The steamer Argonaut went up the river last evening towing ihe barge Autocrat, which was loaded with part of the cargo of the British ship Annesley. More of her cargo ia being transferred to the barge Co lumbia, which will be finished to-day, and then taken up tho river. The American ship Eclipse, of New York, with a largo cargo of tea on board, and whoso arrival was an nounced in yesterday morning's Asto iuax, was brought up to the U. P. dock yesterday, and part of her cargo will bo lightered, as soon as barges can bo brought down from Portland. Tho weather at tho mouth of tho river yesterday was very boisterous and when the steamship ktatc of Cal ifornia crossed out about 8 o'clock a gale was blowing and tho bar was rough. The vessel got ont just in time for by noon the wind which was blowing from tho southeast increased in fury and measured 50 miles an hour. There was a light fog off the shore and tho bar was breaking feather white. During the afternoon the galo moderated and last evening good weather was reported. The steamship State of California, wliich spent Sunday resting on tho Walker's island sand bar, got off at high tide yesterday morning and ar rived hero about 7 o'clock. Tho tide was right for her to cross out and the ship stopped here only long enough to tike on board a few passengers and 115 sacks of oysters. Threo passen gers, booked for the steerage, lingered too long over their wine in an up-town saloon and got left Some 2,500 cases of salmon and other freight that was to have been shipped by tho steamer will bo taken down by the Oregon next Thursday. Warm weather olten causr-s extreme tired feeling and dcbillity, and in the weakened condition of the system, dis eases arising from impure blood are li able to appear To gain strength, to overcome disease, ana to purify, vitalize and enrich the hlood, take Hood's Sarsa, paiilla. $1,000 KEWAltD, Wiiat Would Astoria Bo With out Jeff? 81,000 rew.xr-1 in IT. S. gold coin will be paid by "Jeff," tho World Renowned Caterer, to nn y person who can satis factorily prove he can get a better meal or a greater variety of all the Delicacies of the season to chose from, than he can at Jeff's for the money. Second street, opposite Telephone Landing. Delicious Ice Cream Served daily at the Columbia bakery. Telephone Lodginc if one?. Rest Beds in town. Rooms per night 50 and 23 cts., per week Si .50. New and clean. Private entrance. Rooms to Rent Furnished or unfurnished on Court street, east of Sam'I Elmore's. Mrs. C. A. Mat. Dcst Barbers in Towb At Joe Giardina's. Shaving 15c. A fine line of Cigars and Cigarettes can be found at tho Columbia Bakery, 59G Third street Ludlow's Ladies' S3.00 Fine Shoes; also flexible hand-turned French Kids, at P. J. Goodman & Co.'s. Some fine Cabbage for SauerKrout at Thompson & Ross'. lwk SkariRg, Sharing, 15c, 15c, 15c, 15c, at Giardina's. CHtlcrr. at friO Third St. HAT BUILD TO" ASTORIA,' Tlie Southern . Pacific to CoiitenipMc an Extension. It UYS THE XEHALEM CO AH JIEDS. The Oregonian of yesterday had a number of articles in reference to rail road matters, and among others was one in reference to tho Southern Pa cific, wliich is of great importance to Astoria. Of the authenticity of tho article, nothing is known savo as it shows for itself, the paper saying nothing as to tho Gourco of tho infor mation. O. P. Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific, has secured tho coal fields lying in Washington county, in the vicinity of Pebblo creek, and gen erally known as tho Nehalem coal fields. One of tlie parlies interested in the sale says that the expert repre senting Mr. Huntington, after a care ful examination of the lands, mado a deposit of S10.000 to be used in devel oping tho field, nnd further contracted to purchase 8,000 acres of tho coal lands should tho prospecting result satisfactorily. This purchase is regarded a3 a pre liminary move in part of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company toward ex tending its line to Astoria, most prob ably by tho purchase of the Astoria & South Coast road now under construc tion. It is said that the Southern Pa cific Company has mado an offer for this property, which invites favorable consideration, but in tho event of this plan being "declared off" tho Southern Pacific, it is anticipated, will extend its iron line from Portland to Astoria by way of Hillsboro and the Nehalem valley. The coal and lumbor resour ces of this region are almost inex haustible. Prospecting for natural gas is also to be commenced at once in tho samo region with every indica tion of complete success. Those fa miliar with the couutry express them selves confidently that gas can be found in immense quantities at no great depth. The Astorian of August 16th had an article from the Nehalem Journal of August 15th referring to these same coal lands, and tho article is so explanatory of the matter referred to in the Oregonian as copied above, that it is reproduod now, as follews: Last week the Journal scribe was pleased to see H. Banfield saunter into town as though ho had plenty of leisure, and in a short time had tho pleasure of listening to a long nnd learned discourse on tho present mer its and future prospects of tho Neha lem coal fields. Mr. Banfield had just returned from an extended visit to the coal lands where ho has been do ing good work in prospecting and de veloping some new veins. Probably Mr. Banfield is better ac quainted with the Pebble creek fields than any other expert who visits this region, and his opinion is of value. His remarks may bo summed up as follews: The value of Nehalem coal as fuel is much greater than has been stated by other parties who have given the matter some little attention. Com parison with coals from Washington. southern Oregon and California, is decidedly in favor of Columbia county proauct. The last vein discovered bv exnert Banfield is a nine foot seam, of a flinty texture and contains a still larger percentage of fixed carbon than tho best specimens shown heretofore. Coal which has been exposed to the action of the atmosphere for an in definite length of time, still presents a smooth surface and a hard flint-like resistance to tho hammer. And when the endless extent of deposits is 4aken into consideration, it is wonderful to think tho coal beds have so long laid undisturbed. In response to a question as to when tho mines would bo opened and worked, Mr. Banfield stated that it was a question which could not bo de finitely answered. Where there is such a largo amount of money atstako the matter requires much time aud thought But that the coal beds would soon bo thoroughly developed Mr. Banfield felt assured. A syndi cate of Ohio coal men were figuriug on the scheme of working the fields on an cxtensivo scale, nnd Mr. Banfield was confident that tho result of his re cent trip will have tho desired effect of bringing capital and experience to bear on the matter at an early date. ''Don't worry nbout tho railroad. That is all right and the $3,000,000 of good English or American money will be forthcoming in duo season and will put tho road through to a cer tainty. It is of no use," continued Mr. Banfield, "to fret and worry over tho railroad aspect; the road will come. It is hard to say whon, but you may rest easy on that point Just keep on rustling for the town aud get ready for livelier times tban your imagina tion ever nictured." "A GROWL." Mr. Editer: Although my taxes are small, yet they arc as burdensome to mo aa if I paid much moro. And oa a tax-payer, I.'feel that I havo a rigbtlo critlclso tlioso extravagances that are factors In tho crea tion of high taxes. I have In my mind tho county hospital. No sooner docs the Im pecunious citizen becomo broken down and. debilitated, than ho rushes offto tho hospital. Even persistent dyspepsia and constipation are getting to bo excuses for admission. Hence, allow me space to enter my fecblo protest against farther contlnuanco of this pernicious practice. It costs too many hard dollars for tho treatment of theso unfor tunates, and it is.hlgh time that they Bhould know that they can savo tho county that ex pense, by tho judicious use of a few bottles of Joy's. Vegetable Sarsaparilla, a remedy that within my observation is a sovereign euro for those too common disorders. If they won't tako it they ought to bo compelled to by some law that would meet tho case Under tho circumstances a fall hospital Is Inexcusable, hence this growL ACITIZEN. Fiacst Barber Skop In town at Joe Giardina's. Shaving 15c, 15c, 15c Fine Italian and German Prunes for preserving. Cheap to-day, at Thomp son &Ross 3t The latest style of Gents Boots and Shoes at P. J. Goodmas & Co.'s. .Remember the Austin house at the Seaside is open, tho year 'round. For Choice Koll ot Tub' Butter, call on . Thompson & Ross. Go to the Columbia bakery for all kinds of cakes. CMlirei CryftcPitcliBrs Castorla THE NEW CU.URCH. The Presbyterian Church at Knappa la Free From Debt. EDrror. AsTOHiAN-: The dedicatory services of our new edifice were large ly attended on Sunday and were very interesting, many being present from your city. Our people are greatly en couraged because the church" has started under such favorable circum stances, and because by the liberality of friends it is free from debt All seemed to be pleased with the neatness and adaption of tho furnish ing of the church. The seating, the pulpit and door platforms are tho handiwork of Mr. J. W. Crow, who makes no pretension to bo a me chanic, but he shows that he is capa ble of doing well whatever he under takes. Ho agreed to do the work for S80 and furnish the materials, but it cost him in money, besides his labor, about twice that amount The church is indebted to the peo ple of Astoria for very generous nnd liberal aid in furnishing the church as follews: Captain George Flavel 50 0b H. A. Thompson fi 00 G.F.Parkor ." 5 00 C.A.Hanson 5 00 J.B."SVyatt 5 00 J. L. Eos3 5 00 Morcan & Sherman 5 00 E. 0. Holden...". 5 00 Mrs.D.V. Worron 30 00 Mrs. James Taylor 5 00 J.Q. A.Bowlby 10 00 E-ltHawes 5 00 SIrs.Loinonweber 5 00 Mrs. "W. "W. Parker 10 00 In cash 150 00 Magnus O. Crosby, donation on stovo and fixtures 23 25 Total from Astoria S173 25 In addition, "V. McFarland 10 00 J. D. McFarland 3 00 Total collected from all sources.lSG 25 This sum has been appropriated un der tho direction of tho trustees to pay tho following bill3 : For pews and platforms 5 80 00 For pulpit, including carpet 42 00 For window shades 7 00 Forlamps. 0 00 For stoves and fixtures 13 25 Forfreight , 2 05 Cosh on hpnd to purchaso a pulpit lamp 3 00 Total expenditures $18G 30 On behalf of tho trustees of the church and congregation I return to tho people of Astoria sincoro thanks for their liberality, and on my own behalf I wish to say that I shall over remember tho cordial reception given to me as agent of this church. Tho money was given cheerfully. Very respectfully, W. Travis, Pastor Knappa Presby'n church. A 3rean Trick. Some "smart aleck" at Vancouver, with a greater sense of humor than brains, on last "Wednesday sent the following telegram to Mr. A. Howard, in mis city. A. Howard, Geldendale: Call a moot ing of citizens on Saturday, 4tb, to con fer with me on railroad matters. G. W. Hunt. This, of course, created no little ex citement in tho city, as it was thought to be about time for Mr. Hunt to cet back, ond he had promised to como here immediately on hi3 return to seo the people. .Nothing appeanng m tho Oregonian that night however, in re gard to Mr. Hunt having arrived, sus picion was aroused that all was not right, and a dispatch was forwarded to A. L. Miller, inquiring if Mr. Hunt had arrived there, and the reply camo Dacir, not that he knew of. Then, as n natural consequence, the ntmost in dignation prevailed, and if the idiot who perpetrated the forgery had sud denly appeared in Goldendale and mado himself known, he would, no uoubr, have been handled pretty roughly. Hnnt, of course, did not ar rive thi3 evening. Tho Sentinel got ont nil extra, announcing the fact of tho dispatch having been received and calling a meeting, and people came mil nuy mue3 10 attenu. ure- gonian, 6. V. IC. ?. I. 5'. If o tier. The regular monthly meeting of the Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union will be held at their Readintr kllooius. Tuesday, October 7, 1890, at 7:30 r. m. uy order 01 . F.McGr.ncon, Pros. Alkx. Sutton, Sec 4Vciiiiiarr lircr. A fifteen ball Peel Table and all the leading newspapers on filt- at the Sun nyside Saloon. Cauclj xiiirt Nuts At Holmes, 610 Third street Wcinhard's liner. And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. rbrooK BARGAINS IN AlflerlirookProBBrty FOR- A Few Days Only. BUY NOW!' DON'T WAIT! Is Sire To Be THE Terminus of a Rail Road. Wingate & Stone, ODD FELLOWS'BufLDING, Astoria, Or. BOOTS AND SHOES The Largest Stock, Best Quality and Lowest Prices at tho Sign ot The Golden Shoe. JOHN Aide HV?0 IPJ Advance AND OTHER HIGH NOVELTIES AT THE - Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House O 3P 81 a TO 60 He keeps tlie Finest Brands of Domestic, Key West and THE FAMOUS BELMONT CIGAR Astoria National Bank IS NOW OPEN FOR GENERAL BANKM BUSINESS Accounts of Finns and Individuals Solic ited on Favorable Terms. Interest paid on llmo Deposits. Monev Loaned on rcrsonal and Heal listate se curity. Foreign and Domestic Exchange bought nnd sold. C. T. Edcc, President. JToliu Hobson, Vice Tres. A. II. Edcc, Gasbier. V. s. WriRlit. 1 D"ctor3 B. F. ALLEN & CO. DEALERS IN Wall Paper and Oil Paintings : PRACTICAL : PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. All Work Guaranteed. Cor. Cas3 and Jefferson Sts.. Astoria, -THE- DIAMOND PALACE GUSTAY HASSEK, Prop'r. A L".rge and Well Selected Stock of Flno At Extremely Low Prices. AH Hoods Sought at This Establishment Warranted Genuine. Watch and Clock Ilcpairiug A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets I. W. CASE Insurance Agent. REPRESENTING California Marine Ins. Co., S. F. Columbia Fir? ani Marine Ins. Co., Portland. Home Mutual Insuiance Co., S. F. Phccnix of London. Imperial of London. ASTORIA TRANSFER GO, AND Livery Stables. Conveyances ol any kind, on short notice. TransfcrrinK Baggage, etc, a specialty. Telephone No, 12. il. W. SHERMAN 4 CO. O. E. BAIN, Manufacturor and Dealer in Sasli, Doors, I?Ioul1iugs and Uraclfcts. All Kinds of nard Wood and House Finish ing Lumber. Boat Material a Spe cialty. Wood Turning. Cor. Genevieve and Astor Streets. Astoria, - - Or.cnox. Z. T. WRIGHT, Foot of Morrison St.r Portland, Oregon. Advance Threshers AND ENGINES, Farm, Church and School Bells. Inspirators, Injectors and Feed Pumps, Coal Oil Engines, Trahern Pumps, Kriebel Engines, Boilers and Steam Generators itni dry 2TacJiinerif.2trari neMach i nery CHEMICAL FIRE ENGINES, Blacksmith Forges and Drills, Best Axle Grease and Compound Jn the world, Pow ell's Brass Goods andiron Pipe. Sena for Circular. JACOBS & PLdMER, Contractors ani Bnilta, Estimates Given on Brick, Stone, or Wood Work. Concrete and Cement Werlc a Specialty. OFFICE, 118 Genevieve St. For Renf.' HOUSE OF SIX ItOOMS ; BENT, 20, Including water. Inquire at this office. Diamonfls s Jewelry J&WMJB1L --THIS WEEK: WE ARE SHOWING Styles 0 f Fa D ASTORIA CHARLEY For Desirable Acreage Or INSIDE PROPERTY. Call on or Address Leinenweber & Coodenough, SECOND ST., Near Postofflce. - - - - -P.O. Box 63. J. H. MANSELL, EAL ESTATE BROKER, NOTAEY IKT VESSTMEKrT u3L 3r IE3 IN" T - I ESTABLISHED 1883. Office 487 Third St., - - Next to W. U. Telegraph Office. Lots in Case's Astoria Are low 01 Sale AT THE OFFICE OF THE Astoria Real Estate Co, PRICES FROM $150 TO $250 EACH. TERMS One-Half Cash : the Balance in Six and Twelve Months. J. BIGGS. BIGGS. HALL & CO., Frankfort Real Estate Co. npinr'i?o J Cr. Commercial and Pearl Sts., Frankfort, Wash, ui?iioii i Fiavel's Brick Block, 1.13 2d St., Astona. Investments Made for Non-Residents, a Specialty. i o nnY Rfio i Correspondence solicited. Maps, Circulars and all Information i.u.HU.tb. i cheerfully fvirnished. North Pacific Brewery, JOHN KOPP, - - Proprietor. BREWER OF EXTRA FINK BOHEMIAN LAGER BEER. EXTRA FINE STEAM BEER. 31 JX DE O H. T 23 DEL . SS-ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. " JJbJJb,Jb,,S New RESTAURANT SECOND - STREET (Opp, Telephone Landing.) Is tlie B011 Toe Restaurant of tlie Town (AND TEE FINEST OX THE COAST.) Dinner Parties, Bantjuets, a Specially TJie Finest Wines and JAquors. Private Entrance and Rooms. N. B. No connection with his old place-on Main Street. GOODS ress Goods fc V OLSEN'S Imported Cigars in the City. ON SALE. PUBLIC AND- II. B. HALL.