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: v THE; DAILY A8T0RIAN, ) ASTORIA, SUNDAY MORNING,' ' NOVEMBER U8 1 " 1 8M Out of a Pioneef's Trank. (By Bret Harte.) It was a slightly cynical, but fairly good-humored crowd that had gathered before a warehouse on Long Wharf, In San Franolsco, one afternoon In the Bummer of 6L Although the occasion was an auction, the bidders' chances more than usually hazardous, and the season and locality famous for reckless speculation, there was scarcely any ex- oltement among the bystanders, and a lazy, half-humoroua curiosity seem ed to have taken the place of any zeal for gain. It was an auction of unclaimed trunks and boxes the personal bag gage of early emigrants which, had been left on storage In hulk Qr ware house at San Francisco, while the own er was seeking his fortune In the mines. The difficulty and expense of trans port, often obliging the gold seeker to make part of his Journey on foot, re stricted him to the smallest Impedi menta, and that of a kind not often found In the luggage of ordinary civi lization. As a consequence, during the emigration of '49, he was apt on land' lng to avail hlmaelf of the Invitation usually displayed oh the doors of the rude hostelriee on the shore: "Rest for the Weary and Storage for Trunks. In a majority of cases he never return ed to olaim his stored property. En- forced absence, protracted equally by good or evil fortune, accumulated the high . storage charges until .they usu: ' ally far exceeded the actual value of the goods; sickness, further emigration, or death also reduced the number of possible claimants, and that more won' derful human frailty absolute forget fulness of deposited possessions com' blned together to leave the bulk of the property In the custodian's hands. Un der an understood agreement they were always sold at public auction after a given time. Although the con tents of some of the trunks were ex posed. It was found more In keeping with the publlo sentiment to sell the trunks unlocked and unopened. The clement of curiosity was kept up from time to time by the Incautious disclo sures of the lucky or unlpcky purchas er, and general bidding thus encour aged, except when the speculator, with the true gambling Instinct, gave no in dication. In his face of what was drawn in this lottery. ' Generally, however, some suggestion on the exterior of the trunk, a label of Initials, come conjec tured knowledge of the former owner, or the Idea that he might be secretly present In the hope of getting his property back at leas than the accumu lated dues, kept up the bidding and in terest. A modest-looking, well-worn portman teau had Just been put up at a small opening bid, when Harry Flint joined the crowd. The young man had arriv ed the week before at San Francisco, friendless and pmniless and had been forced to part with his own effects to procure necessary food and lodging while looking for employment. In the Irony of fate that morning the proprie tors of a dry goods store, struck with his good looks and manners, had of fered him a situation, if he could make himself more presentable to their fair clients. Harry Flint was gazing half abstractedly, half hopelessly at the portmanteau without noticing the auc tioneer's persuasive challenge. In his abstraction he was. not aware that the auctioneer's assistant was also looking at him curiously, and that possibly his dejected and half-clad appearance had excited the attention of one of the cynical by-standers, who was exchang ing a few words with the assistant. He was, however, recalled to himself a moment later when the portmanteau, was knocked down at $15, and consid erably ' startled when the assistant placed it at hds feet with a grim smile! "That's your property. Fowler, and 1 reckon you . look as If you wanted It back bad." "But there's some mistake," stam mered Flint. "I didn't bdd." "No, but Tom Flynn did for you. Tou see, I spotted you from the first, and told Flynn I reckoned you were one of those chaps who came back from the mines dead broke. And he up and 'bought your things for you like a square man. That's Flynn's style, if he Is a gambler." "But," persisted Flint, "this never was my property. My Name Isn't Fow ler, and I never left anything here." The assistant looked at him with a grim, half-credulous, half-scornful smile. "Have It your own Way," he said, "but I oughter tell ye, old man, that I'm the warehouse clerk, and I remember you. I'm here for that pur twEi. But as that thar valise is bought and paid for by somebody and given' to you, it's nothing more to me. Take It or leave It." : The ridiculousness of quarreling over the mere form ' of his good fortune here struck Flint, and, as his abrupt benefactor had as abruptly disappear ed, he hurried oft with his prize. Reaching his cheap lodging house, he examined Its contents. As he had sur mised, it contained a full habit of clothing of the better sort, and suitable to his urban needs. There were a few articles of Jewelry, which he put re ligiously aside. There were some let ters, which seemed to be of a purely business character. There were a few daguerreotypes of pretty faces, one of which was singularly fascinating . to him. But there was another, of a young man, which startled him with its marvelous resemblance to himself. In a flash of Intelligence he understood it all now. It was the likeness of the former owner of the trunk, for whom the assistant had actually mistaken him. He glanced hurriedly at the en velopes of the letters. They were ad dressed to Shelby Fowler, the nam by which the assistant had just called Urn. The mystery was plain now. And for the present he could fairly ac cept his good luck and trust to later fortune to Justify himself. Transformed In his new garb, he left his lodgings to present himself ones more to hlB possible employer. His way led past one of the lirge gam bllng saloons. It was yet too early to And the dry goods dealer disengaged perhaps the consciousness of more de- cent, civilized garb emboldened him to mingle more freely with strangers, and he entered the saloon. He was scarcely abreast of one of the faro tables when a man suddenly leaped up with an oath and discharged a revolver full in his face. The shot missed. Before his unknown assailant could fire again, the astonished Flint had closed with him, and instinctively olutohed the weapon, A brief but violent struggle ensued. Flint felt his strength failing him, when suddenly a look of astonishment came Into the furious ,eyes of his ad versary, and the man's grasp mechan ically relaxed. The half-freed pistol, thrown upward by this movement, was accidentally discharged point blank In to his temples, and he fell dead. No one lrf the crowd had stirred or Inter fered. : "You've" done for French Pete this time, Mr. Fowler'" said a voice at his elbow. He turned gaspingly, and rec ognized his strange benefactor, Flyna "I call you all to witness, gentlemen,' continued the gambler, turning dicta- torially to the crowd, "that this man was first attacked and was unarmed. He lifted Flint's limp and empty hands, and then pointed to the dead man, who was still grasping the weapon. "Come"' He caught the half-paralyzed arm of Flint and dragged him into the street, - "But," stammered the horrified Flint, as he was borne along, "what does it all mean? What madfe- that man at tack me?" "I reckon It 'was a case of shooting on sight, Mr. Fowler; but he missed It by not waiting to see If you were armed. It wasn't the square thing, and you're all right with the crowd now, whatever he might have had agin you." , ; "But," protested the unhappy Flint, "I never laid eyes on the man before, snd my name Isn't Fowler." , . Flynn halted and dragged 'him in a doorway. "Who the devil are you?" he asked, roughly. Briefly, passionately, almost hysteri cally, Flint told him his scant story. An odd expression came into the gam bler's face. ' 'Look here," he said abruptly, "1 have passed my word to the crowd yonder that you are a dead-broke miner called Fowler..: I allowed that you might have had some row with that Sydney duck, Australian Fete, in the mines. That, satisfied them. If I go back and say It's a lie, that your name ain't Fowler, and you never knew who Pete was, they'll Just pass you over to the police to deal with you, and wash their hands of It altogether. Tou may prove to the police who you are, but It will give you trouble. And who is there , here who knows who you really are?" - 'No one," said Flint, 'with sudden hopelessness. "And you say you're an orphan, and ain't got any relations llvin' that you're beholden to?" ' ' " "No one." "Then take my advice and be Fow ler, and stick to it! Be Fowler until Fowler turns up and thanks you for it, for you saved Fowler's life, as Pete would never have funked and lost his grit over Fowler as he did with you, and you've a right to his name." He stopped, and the same odd, su perstitious look came Into his dark eyes. Don't you see what it all means? Well, I'll tell you. You're In the big gest streak of luck a man ever had. You've got the cards In your hands! They spell 'Fowler!' Play Fowler first, last and all the time. Good night, and good luck, Mr. Fowler." y The next morning's journal contain ed an account of the Justifiable killing of the notorious desperado and ex-convict, Australian Pete, by a courageous young miner by the name of Fowler. "An act of firmness and daring," Bald the Plnoeer, "which will go far to counteract the terrorism produced' by those lawless ruffians." In his new suit of clothes, and with the paper In his hand, Flint sought the dry goods proprietor the latter was satisfied and convinced. That morning Harry Flint began his career as salesman and as "Shelby Fowl-jr." From that day Shelby Fowler's ca reer-was one of . uninterrupted pros perity. Within : the year he became a partner. The same miraculous for tune followed other ventures later. He was mill owner, mine owner, bank director a millionaire! He was popu lar, the reputation of his brief achieve ment over the desperado kept him se cure from the attack of envy and ri valry. He never was confronted by the real Fowler. There was no danger of exposure by others.' The one custodian of his secret, Tom Flynn, died In Ne vada the year following. He had quite forgotten his youthful past, and even the more recent lucky portmanteau, re membered nothing, perhaps, but the pretty Dace of the' daguerreotype that bad fascinated him. .There seemed to be no reason why he should not live and die as Shelby Fowler. His business a year later took him to Europe. He was entering a train at one of the great railway stations In London, when the porter, who had Just deposited his portmanteau in a compartment, reappeared at the win dow, followed by a your.g lady In mourning. "Beg pardon, sir, but I handed you the wrong portmanteau. That belongs to this young lady. This is yours." Flint f Janced at the portmanteau on the seat before him. It certainly was not bis, although it bore the ini tial "8. F," He was mechanically handing- It back-to the ported vhen his eyes fell on the young lady'sj' face. For an instant' he stood petrillvj- It was the- face of the Daguerreotype. "I beg pardon," he stummered, "but are those your initials?" . She hesitated, perhaps It was the abruptness of the question, but he saw fhe looked con fused. '"No. A friend's." She disappeared Into another car riage, but from that moment Harry Flint knew that he had no other aim In life hut to follow this clue and the reautlful girl who had dropped It. He bribed the guard at the next station, and discovered that she was going to York. On their arrival, he was ready on the platfjrm to respectfully assist her. A few words -llsclosed the fact that she was a fellow-countrywoman, although residing In England, and at present on her way to some friends at Harrogate. . Her name was West. At the mention of his, he again fan cied she looked disturbed. They met again and again; the In formality of his introduction was over looked by her friends, as his assumed name was already respectably and re sponsibly known beyond California. He thought no more of his future. He was in love. He even dared to think it might be returned; but he felt he had no right to. seek .hat knowledge until he had told her his real name and how he came to assume another's. He did so alone scarcely a month after their first meeting. To his alarm she burst Into a flood of tears, and show ed an agitation that seemed far beyond any apparent caue. When she had partly recovered, she said In a low, frightened voice: You are bearing my brother's name. But It was a name that the unhappy boy had so shamefully disgraced in Australia that he abandoned it, and, as he lay upon his deathbed, the last act of his wasted life was fo write an Imploring letter begging me to change mine too. For the Infamous compan ion of his crime, who had first tempted, then betrayed him, had possession of all his papers and letters, many of them from me,' and was threatening to bring them to our Virginia home and expose him to our neighbors. Mad dened by desperation, the miserable boy twice attempted the life of the scoundrel, and might have added that blood-guiltiness to his other sins, had he lived. I did change my name to niy mother's maiden one, left the coun try, and have lived here to escape the revelations of that desperado, should he fulfill his threat." In a flash of recollection Flint re membered the startled look that had come Into -his assailant's eye after they had clinched. It was the same man who had too late realized that his an tagonlst was not Fowler. "Thank God! you are forever safe from any exposure from that man," he said gravely, "and the name of Fowler has never been known in San Francisco save In all respect and honor. It Is for you to take DacK fearlessly and alone!" She did but not alone, for she shar. ed it with her husband. GRADE NOTICE. " ; " Notice Is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, propose to establish the grade of the alley running through blocks Two (2) Three (3), Four (4). Five (5). In the part or said city laid out and recorded by John Adalr, from the west line of 38th street to the east line of 42d street. at elevations above the base of grades as established by Ordinance No. 71, cn- tltlid, "An Ordinance establishing a base of grades for the streets of the City of Astoria," as follows, to-wlt: At the intersection of 3Sth street, 17 feet. At the intersection of 39th street. 18 feet. At the Intersection of 40th street. 19 feet. At the intersection of 41st street, 20 feet At the intersection of 42d street, 2C feet. The alley to be level throughout the width of each of said streets, and the grade to be upon a straight line or even slope between the points at which the grade Is designated, and that the grade of said part of said alley will be established as above mentioned unless within ten days from the final publi cation of this noflce, to-wlt, on or be fore Saturday, December 15, 1894, the owners of three-fourths of the proper ty adjacent to said portion of said street shall make and file with the Auditor and Police Judge their writ ten remonstrance against said proposed grade. By order of the Common Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, November 16th, 1894. FRANKLIN AVENUE GRADE NO TICE. Notire is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, propose to establish ' the grade of Franklin avenue, in the town (now city) of Astoria, Oregon, as laid out and re corded by John Adalr, from the west line of the John Adair Donation Land Claim, to the east line of 34th street, at elevations above the base of grade? for the City of Astoria, as established by Ordinance No. 71, entitled, "An Or dinance establishing a base of grades for the streets of the City of Astoria," as follows, to-wlt: At the west line of the John Adalr Donation Land Claim, 27 feet. At a point 100 feet west of 33d street. 33.8 feet. At west line of 33d street, 38 feet. At east line of 33d street. 38 feet. At a point 100 feet east of 83d street, 42.6 feet. At a point 200 feet east of 33d street, 47.2 feet. At west line of 34th street, 61.8 feet. At east line of 34th street, 61.8 feet. The grade to be of even elevation throughout the width of the street at any given-point and upon a straight line or even slope between the above designated points. Ana unltss a remonstrance signed ny the owners of three-fourths of the property fronting on said portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge within ten days from the final publication of this notice, to wlt, on Tuesday, Decemtw-r 11th, 1W4, the Common Council will establish said grade By order of the common fnuncii. (Attest) ' K. OSBURN. Auditor and Poll'" Ju'to. Astoria. Oregon, November .14, 1834. Dr. Price' Cream Baking Powder WMsFair rugbest Medal and Diploma. FIFTH STREET SEWER ASSES3 ' ' WENT NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that the as se:ir:ient made by Ordinance No. 1SS9, of tiio City of Astoria, confirming the assessment made for the construction of a sewer in Fifth Street from the wouih line of Commercial street to a point 310 feet north of the north line of Ator street in said City as laid out and recorded by John McClure, Is now due and payable In United States gold and silver coin, at the olttee of the City Treasurer, and If. not paid within five days from the linal publication of this notice, to-wlt, on or before Tuesday, December 15, 1894, the Common Council will order warrants Issued for the collection of the same. H. L. Turner, frontage 110 feet lot 3. block 4, 124.75 H. L. Turner, frontage 110 feet Lot 4, Block 4, 346.70. H. L. Turner, Lot 3, Block 4, $22.50. . H. L. Tuner, Lot 4, Block 4, $42.45. H. L. Turner, Lot 6, Block 4, $42.45. H. L. Turner, Lot 6, Block 4, $22.50. Astoria Packing Co., frontage 110 feet Lot 1, Block 6, $37.05. Astoria Packing Co., frontage 110 feet Lot 2, Block 5, $16.00. Heirs. of R. Hobscn. Lot 1,. Block 5, $33.65. Heirs of R, Hobson, Lot 2, Block 5, $13.65. . . Heirs of R. Hobson, Lot 7, Block 6, $13.65. Heirs of R. Hobson, Lot 8, Block 5, $31.65. Ceorge Hill, Lot 1, Block 12, $33.65. George Hill, Lot 2, Block 12. $13.65. , I. Bergman, one-half of Lot 7, Block 12, $.6.80. H. Chrtstlnnsen, one-half of Lot 7, Block 12, $6.85. I. Bergman, one-half of Lot 8, Block 12, $16.85. H. Christiansen, one-half of Lot 8, Block 12, $16.80. John Fox, one-half of Lot 3, Block 13, $11.25. Alsea Fox, one-half of Lot 3, Block 13, $11.25. T. A. Hyland, Lot 4, Block 13, $43.45. C. L. Parker, Lot 6, Block 13, $42.45. C. L. Parker, Lot 6. Block 13, $22.50. Anna K. Hobson, Lot 3, Block 20, $22.60. ; , Anna K. Hobson, Lot 4, Block 20, $12.45. John Hobson, Lot 6, Block 20, $42.45. John Hobson, Lot 6, Block 20, $22.50 J. W. Munsoii, Lot 1, Block 21, $33.65. J. W. Munson, Lot 2, Block 21, $13.65. D. B. Montelth, one-half of Lot 7, Block 21, $6.85. A. Hackleman, one-fourth of Lot 7, Block 21, $.).40. E. B. Hackleman, one-fourth of Lot 7, Block 21, $3.40. D. B. Montelth, one-half of. Lot 8, tllOCK 21, J1B.SS. A. Hackleman, one-fourth of Lot 8, Block 21, $8.40. E. B. Hackleman, one-fourth of Lot 8, Rlork 21. $8.40. Virginia E. Fulton, Lot 1, Block 30, $33.65. O. W. Wlngate, Lot 2, Block 30, $13.65. Mary C. Flavel, one-half of Lot 3, Block 31, $11.25. G. C. Flavel, one-sixth of Lot 3, Block 31. $3.75. Nellie C. Flavel, one-sixth of Lot 8, Block 31, $3.75. Katie Flavel, one-elxth of Lot 8, Block 31, $3.75. Mary C. Flavel, one-half of Lot 4, Block 31, $21.20. G. C. Flavel, one-sixth of Lot '4, Block 31, $7.10. Nellie Flavel, one-sixth of lot 4, Block 31, $7.10. Katie Flnvel, one-sixth of Lot 4, Block 31, $7.05. By order of the Common council. K. OSBURN. Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria. Oregon, November 16, 1844. DUANE STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notire Is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to Improve Duane street from the east side of 10th street to the west side of 12th street, (except the crossing of 11th street), all In the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John McClure and ex tended by Cyrus Olney, by removing all defective piles, caps and stringers, and putting In new and sound fir piles, posts and sills wherever necessary, and new caps and stringers, and planking the same with new and sound fir plank four incnes in thickness, and by build ing sidewalks on both Bides thereof: all of the improvements to be made to the full width and established grade of said Btreet, and to Include railings where necessary, and to be done In ac cordance with plans and specifications and ordinances in relation thereto. The lands and premises upon which the special assessment shall be levied to defray the cost and expense of such Improvement and the district embrac ing said lands and premises, be and the same are designated as follows, to-wlt: Commencing at the southwest comet of lot one (1) of Block numbered 4-1, thence asterly along center lines of Blocks 44 and 64. to the eastern boun daries of Block numbered 64, thence northerly along eastern boundaries of Blocks 64 and 61, to the northeast cor ner of Lot 8, Block numbered 61, thence westerly along center lines of Blocks 61 and 60, to the west boundary of Block numbered 60, thence southerly along western boundaries of Blocks 60 and 44, to point of beginning; contain ing Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, in Block 44; Lots 1, 2, 3. 4, 6. 6. and 7. n Block 64: I-ots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, In Block 61, and Lots 6, 6, 7. and 8, in Block 0. all In the Town (now dty) of Astoria, as laid out ana recorded by John Mc Clure and extended by CyruB Olney. . Estimates of the expense of such Improvements and plats and diagrams of such work or Improvement and of the locality to be Improved have been deposited by the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for pub lic examination, and may be Inspected at the office of such officer. At the next regular meeting of the Common Council, after ten days from the final publication of this notice, to wlt: On Tuesday. December ISth. 1S94. a! the hour of 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall, the said Council will consider any ob jections to such Improvement being made, and If a remonstrance against such Improvement, signed by persons owning more than one-half of the prop erty in such district herein described, and In which the special aasesnmenl is to be levied shall be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge before the said time of meeting of the Common Council, no such Improvement or work shall be ordered except by the con. currence of all the Councilmen elect, and If such remonstrance shall be sign ed by the persons owning three-fourths of all the property In such dlstrfct and filed with the Auditor and Police Judge before the said time of meeting of the Common Council, no such Improvement or work shall be ordered in any event. uy order or the Common Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, November 16th, 1894. The C. P. UPSHUR Co,, Shipping & Commission Astoria, Oregon. it 4 THE DE3T Zfots.. SOots. and 81.00 Bottle. One oent adom. Tt im sold as a finit.ra.ntee) bT all drasr gists. It cures Incipient Consumption aad i the beat Cough and Croup Cuxe. , For Sale by J. W, Conn. FIFTEENTH STREET GRADE NO " ' TICE. Notice Is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, propose to establish the grade of Fif teenth street. In the town (now city) of Astoria, Oregon, as laid out and re corded by J. M. Shlvely, from the north line of Commercial street, to a point 140 feet north of the said north line of Commercial street, at elevations above the base of grades for the streets as established by Ordinance No. 71, enti tled "An Ordinance establishing a base of grades for the streets of the City of Astoria," as follows, to-wlt: At the north line of said Commercial street, 19 feet. At a point 140 feet nrth of the north line of Commercial street, 19 feet. The grade to be of even elevation throughout the width of the street at any one point and upon a straight line between the points above designated. And unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of three-fourths of the property fronting on said portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge within ten days from the final publication of this notice, to wlt, on Tuesday, December 12th, 1894, the Common Council will establish said grade. By order of the Common Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, November 15, 1894. FRANKLIN AVENUE GRADE NO TICE. Notice Is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, propose to establish the grade of Franklin avenue In the town (now city) of Astoria, Oregon, as laid out ind recorded by John Adalr, from a point 200 feet east of 34th street to the east line of 35th street, at elevations .above the base of grades for the city of Astoria, as established by Ordinance No. 71 entitled "An Ordinance estab llahln a base of grades for the streets of the City of Astoria," aa follows, to wlt: At a point 200 feet east of 34th Btreet, 59.4 feet At the west line of 35th street, 07. 4 feet. ... At the east line of 35th street, C7.4 feet. . - ., The grade to be of even elevation throughout the width of the street at any given point, and upon a straight line or even dope bi-twoen the above designated points. And unless a remonstrance signed bj the owners of three-fourths of the property fronting on suld portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and - Police ' Judge within ten days from the final publica tion of this notice, to-wlt, on Tuesday, December 11th, 1894, the Common Coun cil will establish snld grade. By order of the Common Council. ' Attest: K. OSBURN, Astoria, Oregon, November 15th, 1S94. Auditor and Police Judge. H. W. SHERMAN, Cabs and Express Wagons. Central Office, 515 Third Street : Stable, 128 First Street Telephone No. 7. Set and Sit ' Have different meanings. You can set a hen, but you cannot sit en one comtortaDly. ' : Chairs are the Proper Things To sit on, and we have the largest cheapest and most artistic line ever brought to this city. Your choice . Should not be made before looking over our stock. HEILBORN & SON. FISHER BROS., SHIP-CHANDLERS, HEAVY AND SHELF J HARDWARE. Woitons & Vehicles In Stock Ftra Mvhlntry, Plnt, Ollf. Varnishes, Lof gtn Supplies. Felrbuik't Scdte, Doors - ' end Windows. Pro-rtaiona, Flour, end Mill Feed Astoria, Oregon. Kopp'e Beer Hall. Choke Wises, Liquors and Cigar. KENTUCKY WHI8KEY Only handed over the bar, The largest (taee of N. P. Ber. Half-and-half, p.. Free Eriokson & Wirkkela, Proprietors Cor. Coacoah and Lafayette Sis. S. H. W1LLETT, PLUMBING, Gat and 5 team Fitting, Hot Air, Stsam and Water Me atlng.-' 171 Twelfth street. Astoria, Or. Are You , Going East? If so, drop a line to A. E. Sheldon, general agent -of... the- "Burlington Route," 250 Washington St., Portland. He will mall you free of charge, maps, time tables, aud advise you as to th through rates to . any point, reserve sleeping car accommodations for you, and furnlHh you with through tickets via either the Northern, Union, South ern, Canadian Pacific, and Great North-, ern railroads at the very lowest rates obtainable. The Burlington Route Is generally conceded to be the finest equipped rail road In the world for all classes of travel Hunter Epicures say the best Pork Sausage combines , the flavor of of lean pig i lergen S. pork with the flaky fat and the fines herbs. We furnish the table with this kind of sausage that pleases the veriest epicure. Portland Butchering Co'e Market Corner Second and Benton streets. Corner Third and West Eighth streets NO BREAKFAST Is complete without a good piece of choice meat. One can be Deceived In a piece of meat at the meat deal ers, and discover when It is too late that what appeared to be good Is noth. lng of the kind. Guard against such mistakes bv comlnu- here. Wo nltiivi have the best. . WASHINGTON MEAT HARKET, CHRISTENSCN & CO., Prop'rs, Dalcjitus Iron Works, General Machinist and Boiler Works. ' A'l I.LJ. Ol.lJ ft t mi nmus ui vannery, onio, oieampoai and Engine Work of any Description. castings or an Kinus made to oruer. Foot of Lafayette St., Astoiia, Or. rpEflSTOHlRSflVlJCSBJIJH Acts as trustee for corporations and Individuals. Deposits solicited. Interest will be allowed on mvlnga deposits at the rate of i per cent per annum. - J. Q. A. BOWLBY President BENJ. TOUNG .....Vice President FRANK PATTON...., Cashier W. S3. DEMENT Secretary " DIRECTORS. J. Q. A. Bowlby, C. II. Page, G. A. Nelson, BenJ. Young, A. S. Reed, D, P. Thompson, W. E. Dement' " 1 A POINTER M. Susman, 72 Main street. Is now agent for Plutschek & HarrlB, the larg est hide dealers in San Francisco, and Mr, Susman wishes those having hltles to Bell to bring them to him ' and he will pay the highest price In cash, on delivery. FRED SAIZ, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddles, Harness, Collars, Whips, Blankets, Robes, Leather, Etc. GOODS SOLD AT PORTLAND PRICES. P. O. Box an. Olney St., Astoria, Or. ASTORIA IRON WORKS Concomly St, foot of Jackson, Astoria. General Machinists and Boiler Makers Lanii and Marine Engines, Boiler work, Steam boat and Cannery Work a Specialty, Castings of All Descriptions Made to Order on Short Notice. , - John Fox. President and Superintendent A, L. Fox Vice President O. B. Prael ...Secretary GtflGAGO, MILWAUKEE And ST. PAUL RAILWAY Connecting with All Transcontinental Lines Is the Only Line running BIiECTRIC LIGHTED - CAS BETWEEN St Paul and Chicago. AND ' ' Omaha and Chicago. The Express Trains consists of Vestlbultd, Sleeping, Dining and Parlor Cart, HEATED BV BTEAM, And furnished witb Every Luxury known In aodein reiiway travel. For SPEED, COMFORT and SAFETY This Line Is Unequaled. . 1 j Tlcaeta on sale at all prominent railway offices. For further Inforaatlon Inquire of any ticket ageai, or C J. EDDY, General Agent . J. W. CASEY, Trav. Pass. Agt PORTLAND, OREGOH,