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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 20, 1895)
TIM DAILY ASTOltlAN, ASTOJUA, SUMUV .'laciflKfl. ' JANUARY 20, 1 805. OH A CASE IT WILL NOTCUH Anagreeanle Laxative and NKKVE TON KJ. : Sold tiy Druggist or sent by mail 2x.60a, and $1.00 per package. Samples free. tYto Tff The Favorite TOOTH P0WBI8 ' tlU 11 J for the Toethanu Bnauh.&xv, i For 6ale by J. W. Conn. AN ISLAND TRAGEDY. Salute Island Is a French convict station. It Is a barren strip ot s.-indy deBert, bare absolutely of vegetation. Life there has not one attractive fea ture. I was attached a number of years ago to the fleet In the South Atlantic, and (luring the course of our Journeying we anchored oft Salute Island. One night I sat on the deck In company with another officer. We were lazily smok ing our after dinner cigars, when I iheard a cry of "Help!" from the water below, followed by a splash. I ran immediately to the rail, as I thought It was a-case of a man over board. But there was a sailor ahead of me, who tossed a rope to ia man who was swimming in the water below In a moment he was drawn up on deck and at once began an explanation of his appearance. Ho was a convict from the dread sta tion on the island. He had seen our flag, and he had swum out to the ship. "Would we take him aboard and enable liim to-escape?" I did not listen to -another word of explanation. It was altogether too ser ious a matter for me. The admiral of the fleet was then dining on board the very ship where I was. I sent an officer to him, asking him if he would come on deck. I shall never forget the picture pre sented when the admiral appeared. He was In full dress of his rank, as the dinner was one of ceremony. The pris oner was tall, gaunt and haggard. He stood In' his convict dress, in an atti tude of entreaty. The admiral said "'Well, sir," and then the man began to tell his story in the clear, well modulated French of an educated person. According to his story, he had committed no crime. He had been exiled for his political opin tons. He ihad a wife and family at home. He had come out to the ship at great peril in the hope that he would find freedom here. He swam out to our JflapJ, the emblem of which meant liberty. Had he made his ap peal in vain? The admiral was deeply moved, but his face was stern as he said: "I nm sorry, sir, but I can do nothing for you. It Is net your life or mine that would be at stake. If we were to take you away, I should be guilty of interfering with the police rerul.itions of a friendly foreign nation, and that woumi oe sumciont cause ior war, in weHt corner of Lot g i said Block 94, Which many innocent lives would be and thence. southerly on the west line present to you his compliments. You are brave and honorable men. You have attempted to do a merciful act. Last night a prisoner escaped from this island. He was seen by the sentry as he entered the water. He was seen to swim out in the direction of your ship. We all saw that he was taken on board. Every gun in the battery of this island was brought to ibear on your Bhlp, waiting your decision. We r.aw you when "you let fall the boat to bring the prisoner back. We watcJied the boat advance to the island through our night glasses. We received the prisoner as soon as you landed him. Gentlemen, the prisoner was shot at 4 o clook this morning. Pearson's Weekly. DUANE STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to improve Duune street in Adair s Astoria, from the west line of 35th street to the west line of 37th street, by grading said street to its full width and established grade where the Improvement is on solid ground, and by piling, posts, caps and stringers at other places, where plies or posts are us id to be plajiked to the full width, and where on solid ground 20 feet through the center with sidewalks on both sides thereof.. Said improvements to 'be made strict ly in accordance with plans and speci fications and ordinances in relation thereto. The lands and premises upon which the speolal assessment shall be levied to defray ths cost and expense of such Improvement and the district embrac ing said lands and premises, be anc! the same are designated as follows, to-wlt: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 1, in Block 19, and running thence east on the south line of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, in said block, and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, in Block 20, to the southeast corner of Lot 4 In Block 20, and thence north on the east line of said Lot 4, and the east line of Lot 5 in Block 15, to the northeast corner of said lot 5, and thence west on the north line of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, in said Block 15, and Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, in Block 94, to the north lost. I am sorry, but you must go back." The prisoner's attitude was now one of intense dejection. He said, without further argument, "Sir, you lhave Just condemned me to death." "How Is that?" asked the admiral. "According to the regulations of the island, which is governed by military law," replied the convict, "any prisoner who attempts to escape Is shot. At 9 o'clock the rounds of the cell are made. If a prisoner is absent at that Ihour, ,'ihls absence is considered as proof of tils attempt to get away." Our admiral started as as if he had heard the crack of a shot. "Heavens, man!" said he, "what time is It now?" He pulled out his watch as he spoke. with a nervous wrench. "It Is only 20 minutes to 9; I will get you back." Without a second's delay, the admiral turned to the side of the ship opposite the Island. A few hurried orders were given in a low tone. A boat was dropp ed. The oars were promptly muffled, and a boat's crew clambered like monkeys. The prisoner was burled in the bot tom of the boat, and within four min utes from the time the order was given, the boat started on its errand of mercy toward the island. A little black cloud came across the moon Just as the boat started, as if the elements were lending a kindly hand in concealing the return of the unhappy man. The officers who heard the Btory all swarmed to the side with their glasses. We watched in the darkness for the appearance of lights or some signal of alarm. The boat landed without a sin gle sign of disturbance. The prisoner was back a few minutes before 9, In amp!e time to return to 'ills cell. A stgfli of relief was breathed toy us all When we saw the boat coming back and nowhere nny evidence of anything un usual In the appearance ot the island. But still we felt uneasy. The ad miral walked up and down, talking about the poor man. Some way he felt that it was not all right. We could not feel certain of his escape. We sat up nearly all night studying the island Khrough our glasses. The next morning we felt that we must satisfy in some manner our doutts. The admiral decided to pay a visit of ceremony to the French mili tary commander of the island. The officers on board our ship were invited to accompany tilm. We thought sureiy In a visit of this kind we would hear 1f any unusual event like an attempt at an escape or an execution had taken place. We all put on full uniform for a visit of ceremony. The admiral's gig was lowered and we set out for the island about 10 o'clock. We were received with great politeness. The French commandant invited us to remain for a mid-day breakfast At the close of the meal the com mandant selected a young officer of his rtaff and directed him to turn out with a guard of honor and accompany us back to our boat. The commandant. In giving his instructions, added. "When these gentlemen are ready to depart, give them my message." This phrase sent a cold chill through our company. We felt that everything was not all right. We marched back la silence to our' boat When every one was in position and the oars were ready to let fall, and pull away, the young French offi cer said, with bis hand to his head In an attitude of military salute: "This ia the message of the command ant of this post He wishes me first to of Lot 8 in Block 94 and Lot 1 in Block 19 to the place of beginning, containing all of Lots 1, 2, 3. and 4, in Block 19, 1, 2. 3, and 4, In Block 20, 5. 6, 7, and 8, In Block 15, and 5, 6, 7, and 8, in Block 94, all In the town (now city) of Asto ria, as laid out and recorded by John Atlalr. Estimates of the expense of such improvements. and plans 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 Wednesday, February 20th, 1S95, at the ihour 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 Ihy persons owrintr more than one4ialf of the prop. ertv in such district herein described, nd in whlh th spclnl nssepsment Is in bo levied shall he filed with the Auditor and Police Judsre before the sold time of meeting of tlhe Common numoll, -no such Improvement or work crmll be ordered except bv the con cui-rnce of p.H the rounrllmpn el"ct. pti1 f -uch remonstrance Fhnll b s'rti. ed bv the person" own'ng three-fourths of sll the nropcrtv in such district nnd "led with t.h Auditor nnd Police Jndee before rh paid tine of meeting of the nnmpen Council, no si'cb Improvement or work shnll be ordered In any event Bv order of the Common Council. (Attest) K. OSBTTRN. Auditor "id Poi- T"dge. Astoria, Oregon, January 19, 18D5. TIirRTY-SWVVNTfT STREET i'HO VU.ahlNT XOTLLhl. IM- Notice is hereby given that the Com mon council of the City of Astoria, oregon, have determined to improve iluriy-seventn street irom the soui.1 time of !uan- street to tue north sine of Commercial street; all In tne City of Astoria as laid out and recoruud by j dim Adair, by grading said street to lis full widen unu estaousned grade, and putting In new piles ana caps anu sirlutjers wnere necessary. Said Improvement to be made in ac cordance with plans and specilica Lions and ordinances in relation tnereio. Tne lands and premises upon wnlch the tspeciul asat-Sbinerit shall be levied to de-tray 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 southeast corner of Lot Number 7, of Block Number 14, running thence north along the east line of Lots 7 and 2, to the northeast corner of Lot 2, in said Block 14, thence west to the northwest corner of Lot 3, in Block 15, thence south to the south west corner of Lot 6, in said Block 15, and thence east to the place of begin ning, containing all of Lots 1, 2, 8 and 7, of Blook 14, and all of Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, in said Block 15. Estimates of the expense of such Im provements and plans and specifications and diagrams of such work, and of the locality to be improved, have been de posited by the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for public 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 wit: on Wednesday, February 20th, 1S95, at 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 assessment is to be levied shall be filed with the Auditor and Police Judye before the said time of meeting of the Common Council, no such Improvement or work shall be ordered except by the con. curronce of all the councllmen elect, and If such remonstrance shall be sign ed bv the persons owning three-fourths of all the property In such district 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. By order of the Common Cnunrll. (Attest) K. WBTRS, Auditor a"d Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, January 19, 18i5. Dr. Price's Cream EaJdnj- Powder WetU's Fair Hlgbut Medal and Dipfeaaa. fey wWw& Oregon's Great Seaport. The prediction . of shrewd old John Jacob Astor is about to be fulfilled. The city of Astoria, Oregon, is about to become the greatest seaport and me tropolis of Northwestern America, Its location and resources have at. traded the attention of capital, and it is today the best field for the Invest ment of money, brains and muscle on the American continent. This "Largest civilized city in tho world without a railroad," is to exper ience the impetus of a connection in different directions with two of the greatest continental railway systems. Astoria's harbor advantages (the best on the whole Pacific Coast) are now understood and appreciated; Us fishing interests (already paying to the . hands employed in the salmon canneries alone over $250,000 of wages each month) are to be augmented by the Investment of outside capital and the erection of large and latest improved plants. . The immenso forests of Ore gon pine surrounding the city are to be converted into lumber for the Aus tralian, Chinese, Japanese, and South American markets. The great coal fields within a few miles of the city are to be Immediately opened, and the product thereof shipp ed in every direction. A dairying region unsurpassed In the whole world Is to be opened up and afforded an outlet to market. A harbor, better than that of San Francisco, and the only one with this exception on tl3 more than two thous and miles of Pacific coast, Is to be supplied with increased dockage and coaling facilities, and immense grain elevators will be built to store and load the wheat of the Columbia basin direct ly on the merchant fleets of the world. Astoria offers openings for many new industries, namely, grist mills, saw mills, paper mills, stave, box, barrel and tub factories, show case works, sash and door factories. There will be roum for many live, energetlo and wide-awake men and women with or without money. All inquiries promptly answered. Papers and data supplied on application. Address flSTOipfl'S IflFOflPTIOIl BUREAU. FREEMAN & BREMNER, BlacUBmltrm. Special attention paid to steamboat re pairing, flrst-class horseshoeing, etc LOGGING CflJHP mOM A SPECIALTY. 197 Olney street between Third and and Fourth, Astoria, Or. Dalgity Iron Works, General Machinist and Boiler Works. All kinds of Cannery, Ship, Steamboat nnii Hntr ne work oi anv uesmpuun Castings of all kinds made'to order. Foot of Lafayette St, Astoria, Or. ASTORIA IRON WORKS Concomly St., foot of Jacluon. Astoria. General Machinists and Boiler Makers Land and Marin Engliwi. Bolter work, Steam boat and Cannery Work a Specialty. Caitinga of All Descriptions Mad to Order on Short Nolle. John Fox. President and Superintendent A. It. Fox Vice President O. B. Prael Secretarj St. George's Rheumatic Bitters, A Remedy specialy manufactured to aid those afflicted with RHEUMATISM It elves tone to the stomach and purifies the blood better than any other bitters known. TRY IT AND BE CONVINCED. For said by all leading druggists or Address "G. R." P. O. Box 66i, Astoria, Or. Or Peter Prach, General Agent, 437 Commercial street, Astoria. Kbpp's Beer Hall. Cfiolc Winn, Liquor and Cigar. KENTUCKY WHISKEY Only handed over the car, . The largest flat of N. P. Beer. Half-and-half, jl. Free Lunch. Chas. Wirkkala, Proprietor. Cor. Concomly and Lafayett St. Hunter & Epicures say the best Pork Sausage combines tli fl.-ivor nf of Ipiin nicr Hergen'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' Mark Corner Second and Benton streets. Corner Third and West Eighth streets J. A PASTABEND, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, PILE CHIVES, HOUSE, BRIDGE fllD WHARF BUILDER. Addres. box ifc, Poslofflc. ASTORIA, OR Are You Goinir EastV Ee sure and see that your ticket reads via THE NOHTII-ViESTEBI a uine:. the CHICAGO, ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS and OMAHA RAILWAYS. This Is the GREAT SHORT LINE Between DULUTH, ST. PAUL, CHICAGO And all Points Enst and South. Their Magnificent Track, Peerless Ves tibuled Pining and Sleeping Car Trains and Motto: E. ncNT.IL, Rocciver. GivC; CI iOiV Of Uouteti, Via Spokane and St. Paul. Via Ogilen,)enver and Omaha or St. Paul. Pullman and Tourist ?! Free Reclining Chair Cars, Astoria to San Francisco. .OCEAN STEAMERS Columbia, TVednrfid'ay, Jan. 9. Htate, Monday, Ja.n. 14. Columbia, Kaltuixlay, Jj.;i. 19. State. Thursday, Jan. 24. Columbia, Tuewliiy, Jan. 23. Stttte, Sunday, Feb. 2. "ALWAYS ON TIME." I Have given this road a national reputa tion. All classes ot passengers carried on the vesttbuled trains without extra charge. Ship your freight and travel over this famous line. All agents have tickeua. W. H. MEAD, F. C. SAVAGB, Gen. Asent Trav. F. and P. Agt 28 Washington Bt., Portland. Or. FISHER BROS., SHIP - CHANDLERS, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE. Wagons & Vehicles In StocW Farm Machinery, PalnU, Oil, Vamljhea, Logger' Suppllti, Falrbank' Scale, Door and Window. Proviaiono, Flour, and Mill Fd Astoria, Oregon. Caul Pacific RAILWAY. foi These tiny Capsules are superior to Uaisam or (Jopalba, Cubcbs and Injections. They cure In 48 hours the some dbooses without anylncon. veulenco. SOLD BYAU.DHUGGIST3 Astoria, Oregon. THE flSTOHlfl SAVINGS BflM Acta aa trustee for corporations and Individuals. Deposits solicited. Interest will be allowed on Mvlne deposit at the rate .of 4 per cent per annum. J. Q. A. BOWLBT Presldeni BEN J. YOUNG Vice Presldeni FRANK PATTON Cashier W. B. DEMENT . Secretary DIRECTORS. J. Q. A. Bowlby, C. II. Page, 0. A. Nelson, Benj. Young, A. 8. Reed, D. P. Thompson, W. E. Dement AMERICA'S Astoria find Portlnd Steamers. TTprn ffo t ha A T XT rt 1 -- ....... ..w ' . ifc. cum v..u. o infills will run as follows, between Astoria juid Portland. The Thompson will leave As toria at 6:45 a. m. dully except Sunday, and Portland dally ati 8 p. m. except Sunday. The T. J. Potter will 1-ave Astoria at 7 p. m. dnlly, and Portland at 7 a. m. daily except Sunday. For rates and general Information call on or address O. W. LOUNSHEP.EY, Agent, APtorla, Or. W. H. HTJRLBURT, Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or. Greatest Trans -Continents Rail-way System. SOUTHERN PACIFIC. Japanese Bazaar 8INQ LUNQ. Prop. Bays a customer of some of those new goods that we have Just received for fall trade, and that we're selling n Mmarkably cheap: "They are the best bargains we ever got in Astoria." They are captivating in quality and tyle and will make a record aa purse- openers. 417 Bond Street, next door to Mouler Fruit Btore. Are You Going East? If to, drop a line to A C. Sheldon, o-onarol urent ef the "Burlington Route," 250 Washington St., Portland. He will mall you tree or cnarise, nmi, time tables, and advise you as t the through rates to any point, reserve sleeping car accommodations for you, and furnish 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 Iloute Is generally conceded to be the finest equipped rail road in the world for all classea ut traveL SEASIDE SifflflILL A complete stock of lumber on band In the rough or dressed, flooring, rus tic, ceiling, and all kinds of flnleh: mouldings and shingles; also bracket work done to order. Terms reasonable and prices at bedrock. All order promptly attended to. Office and yard at mill. H. v. Ia. LOGA.Y. rrop'r. Seaside, Oregon. ROW 0CEHH TO OCEfll -IN- Palaee Dining JJoom and Sleeping Cars toxorloos Dining Cars. Elegant Day Coaches. ALSO Observation Cars, alioaiing Untrokeu Vleras o! the Wonderful poaataln Country. $5.00 and $10.00 Saved on all tlr-Vtn n m ,.. - - iuurmi 1 ' I the best on wheels. Equipments of th vci uucbi lurougnout. ALSO CANADIAN PACIFIC ROYAL KAIL STEAMSHIP LIN Te Chins and h"tn, Rmpreea of Japan, NovmVf l"h Empress of China, December liiih." 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