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V f m bail AsfoktAA, astoku, wittiwitAJr ummot tmm 11. '-mi, J AN A"rRX6oi TiiA. Foui4 Companions In Single Blessedness Discuss Rules of Table Etiquette. We were chatting over our tea-cups we four old maids and a very pleasant half-hour it had been, too, that dismal afternoon for, "The day Is cold and dark and dreary, It rains, and the wind Is never weary." Three of us, Hiss D., Miss W. and myself, ihad accepted the kind Invita tion of Miss B. to spend the afternoon wlt!h 'her at her comfortable ihome up on Wie hill. We talked, of course, and though I say it myself, the quality of the con versation was made bettor rather than poorer, by the quantity, to which each was willing to contribute. "Now please do not toe formal," said Miss B., as we were seated around the small, square table, "formality is all right in its place, fci'.t I do get so tired of it and just dread suing out to din ner. It's really a great pleasure to be all by one's self occasionally and it gives one a leeilng of freedom so that for once, at leant, a good plain dinner can be eaten without Uiat overpowering fear that some unreasonable rule of etiquette will be violated. We must be like so many mechanical beings when we are in company must say nothln do nothing nor even smile, unless it be in accordance with set rules that are laid down for ub by those who, perhaps, lack the true sph-it of politeness. So please be free, ladles, and enjoy your selves for once." "Formality! Why, my dear Miss B., we do not know what formality is hero In Astoria," exclaimed Miss W. "You ought to dine with some of Portland's leaders of society if you want to talk about the severity of the rules of so ciety." "Society so called," responded Miss B. "Very well, but let me add that Port land's elite would 'be utterly bewildered In fhe ordinary social circles of San Francisco." "For my part," volunteered Mls P., "I think thn? are many advantages gained by the compllr-ation of rule" of etiquette, though I nireo with Miss B. fint when we are in society we enn not be ourselves but must be as some Frenchman says we should toe. I like to be free from the limitations of rules as well as any one, but yet tlirso same rules are a protection in many ways. They keep out those who are not by naturf fitted for Hi social circles,! nnd maintain the stantlnrd of refine-1 ment required of those who are fitted." "You think, then, that society peo ple are 'born, not rv.a'W?" I inquired. "If Christ "XiKi to return to earth end appear amont us In the form nnd dress of an ordinary being, wmi'd tr-o so-loty leaders of today admit Him to their select gatherings?" "Each person must po in his own class, of course, and the church peo ple would welcome Him to the circle of tfhelr social acquaintance." "Even if he failed to appear in prop er dross on the various occasions?" I Inquired. "Well, I do net feel very certain as to that. You know, I'm not very muoh of a church woman, and what Is more, I have very little confidence in fashionable church members. They re mind me too much of the haughty Pharisee and of the illustration of the camel and the needle's eye," answered I Mlss D. "But to return to the subject of rules of etiquette," I interposed, "do you know that many of the most fashion able people are really rude in some things, and that habitually, too? Now I have in mind a little phrase that is, I believe, used by nearly every host and hostess in the United- States, and yet it is exceedingly impolite. True politeness, it would seem to me, would necessitate doing all tin at one can tc make others comfortable and hatpy, and avoiding what will cause pain or displeasure, but many a time I've been very much embarrassed by being asked: Miss Templeton, may I help you to another' piece of this chicken; or, Won't you have 'another' cup of tea? That is to say; 'We know you have been served once, and have eaten all that was given you, but we will offer you more.' Besides, every one at the talble is to be notified that I am to 1 served a second time, although It is bad enough to be reminded myself of what I have eaten. How much better If that word 'another, or its equivalent 'more, had been left out and the ques tion asked thus: 'May I help you to a piece of chicken?' Of course this may Je a form of expression used only by the common people, for you know I've not been much among tho highest classes, but It has never been my happy lot to dine outside the walls of old Vassar when that phrase was not used." "Well, I never thought of it before, but it really does sound better to speak as you suggest," said Miss B., approv ingly. "I'm certain that I have hoard that expression used in tho best society, anyway, though it docs seem to be wrong," added Miss B. "Excuse, me ladles, if I write that down in my note book among the com mon errors to l e guar led ayalnst." said Miss D., as she produced a memoran dum book and pencil. "Won't you have 'another" cup of tea, Miss W?" asked our hostess, and then we all enjoyed a hearty laugh at fher expense and changed the subject. MARIE TEMPI-ETON. See that St-e-e-dmaji U spelt with two ees when you buy St-e-e-d's Booth tng Powders. Beware of srurijus Imi tations. I pay for good Coal Oil Cans ten cents apiece. I pay for all kinds of Junk, also for hides, the highest market price. Bring them to 72 Main street, I am buying hides for one of the largest houses in San Franc!?eo. M. SUSMAN. Dr. Price's Crestn Eakin Powder WwU'l Ftir ttisfcut jKe&ii aci Ciplsnm. ALLEYWAY" Ult6VfiMBiM MO TICB. Vntip la hereby riven that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Or egon, have determined to improve the alleyway running tnrougn diocks num bered Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), and Five (5), all lu that part of the City of Astoria laid out and recorded toy John Adair, from the west Bide of 38th street to the west line of 42 street, by piling said alleyway throughout the full width thereot, witn new ana souna fir piles and planking to the full width and established grace or Baia aiicyway, Said improvement to be made 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 lng said lands and premises, he and the same are designated as follows to-wit: Commencing at the northwest corner of Block 2, and running thence easterly on the north line of Blocks 2, 3, 4, and 5. to the northeast corner of said Block 5, and running thence southerly to the southeast corner of said Block 5, and thence westerly on the the south line of said Blocks 6, 4, 3, and 2, to the southwest corner of said Block 2, and thence northerly to the place of be ginning; containing all of said Blocks 2, 3, 4, and 5, all in the town (now city) of Astoria, Oregon, as laid out and recorded by John Adair. Estimates of the expense of such Im provements and plans and diagrams of such work or improvement, 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 or tne 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 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 district and filed with the Auditor and Police Judge bafore 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 Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, January 18, 1895. DUANE' STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notice 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 lutn street to the west side of 12th street, (exceot 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 nr pianK four Inches in thickness, and by build ing sidewalks on both sides thereof; all the improvements to be made to the full width and established grade of said street, and to Include railings w'here necessary, and to be done in accordance with plans and specifica tions and ordinances in relation there to. The lands and premises upon which the Fpeclal assessment shall be levied to defray the cost and expense of such Improvements and the district embrac ing said lands and premises, be and the same are designated as rouows, to-wit: Commencing at the southwest corner 0f .Lot one (1) of Block numbered 44, tlhence easterly along center lines or. Blocks 44 and 64, to the eastern boun daries of Block numbered C4, thence northerly along eastern boundaries of Blocks 64 and 61, to the northeast cor- nor of Lot 8, Block numbered 61, thence westerly along center lines of Blocks 61 and GO, to the west boundary of Block numbered 60, tlhence 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. 5, 6 and 7. In Block 64; Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, in Block Gl, and Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, in Block 60, all in the town (now city) of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John Mc Clure, and extended by Cyrus Olney. 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 thi City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for pub lic examination, and may be Inupected at the office of such officer. At the next regular meeting of the Common Council, after tn days from tihe final publication of this notice, to wlt: On Wednesday, March 6th, 1S93. at tihe hour of 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall, nhr said council will consider any ob jections to such Improvement being made, and if a remonstrance against suoh Improvement, signed by persons owning more than one-half of the prop, ertv in such district herein described, and in wihlch the special assessment Is to be levied, shall be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge (before the raid time of meeting of the Common Council, no sudh improvement or work shall be ordered except by the con currence of all the Councilmen elect, nnd If such remonstrance shall be sign ed bv the persons owning three-fourths rf til! the property In suoh district and filed wltfh the Auditor end Police Juri.?e r-efore 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 Cnuneii. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, January 31, 1S33. KARL'S CLOVER BOOT will purify your blood, clear your complexion, reg ulate your Bowels, and make your head clear as a bell. 25 cts., 60 cts., and $1.00. Sold by J. W. Conn. SHE WOULD NEITHER PAINT NOR POWDER. "I positively will not use cosmetics," said a lady to the writer, "yet my com plexion is so bad that It causes me constant mortification. What can I do to get rid of these dreadful blotches?" "Taxe Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription," was my prompt reply. Your complexion indicates that you are suffering from functional derangement. Remove the cause of the blotches and your cheeks will soon wear the hue of health. The 'Favorite Prescription- u a wonderful remedy for all disease peculiar to your sex. Its proprietors guarantee to return your money If it does not give satisfaction. But It never fails. Try It." The lady follow ed my advice, and now her complexion is as clear as a babe's, and ph enjoys better health than she has for many years. To permanently cure ponatlpatl'm, MI- lousness. and sick aoacnes, take Dr. Price's Pellets. Of dealers. AH the patent medicines advertised In this paper, together with the choic est perfumery, and toilet articles, etc.. "Hn be hotiirht at the lowest prices at J. W. Conn' drug store, opposite Oc cident Hotel. Ai toria. Commercial Street. WE KEEP NO BOOKS. NO HAD DKliTS STRICTLY CASH. You don't want a carpet sweeper tha barks the furniture or brusnes the lue out of the carpei, or kicks up dust in stead of gathering it, or lops its handit about for you to trip over. You may come across that sort under one name or another. Pans on, and remember Bissell s Grand Kaplds Sweeper. It comes as near to "broom work" ai machine can. No noise, no drag on you to run it, almost sucks the dust up, and dumps with a touch; the brush Just skims, or digs In as you prest lightly or heavily on the handle. iou 11 say It monopolizes the Sweepei virtues. And the price is only $2.99, The Celebralo l Buttirmill; Soap lie a cuke. This Jtiileetor Lamp, with ibimney wick nnd burner, y3c. Law Eoflle lf uueholil An;mon'a 13a. Wiisli Hoards 17 c. to 3Uc. Comforts 1.13. Veiling per yard 12 Laee from lc u yard to 14c. OvertiPs 5Uc. Quilts ilSe, -ilk Garter Web per yard "10c. Breakfast Shawls '25c. llindlnis per roll 2o. Pearl Buttons from 7c to loo b dozen. Smoked Pearl Buttons 5c to 8c a dozen. Towels no. Table Oil Cloth 19 nnd 2 )o a yard. Boys l'miti l'Jo. Ladies Underwear all prices Corbet Wnist l'.lo. .Men's Underwenr all prices. UeLong's Hook and Kves j-er card 12c. Snfetv l'itis per dozen "c. 2 Foot Rules 8v Shoe Brushes Klo. Nursinjj Bottles lie Vaseline, largo liottlo 5o Boys' Suspenders l'V. Men's Suspenders all prices, Umbrellna $:2, f 1X0. Ladies' Hose 9c. Flnvinir Cards f-'o, 10c, Lidieg' Apron 24c, 27c, 34c. Meu's Hose 5t: to 32c, Dinner Bells 4o, !:, 20a. Coffee Mills that hold a pound, 57c. Oval Top Looking ila.-s, 25:'. Glass Syrup Pitcher 21c. Padlocks 7o. 12o. loo. Chopping Bowls 13i;, 27c, COc. Clothes Pius 25 for uc. liluus Tumblers 3lic a set. No 2 Lamp Chimneys Oc. No. 8 "Never Break" Skillets 34c. Tin Pot Covers 3c, 4c, 5c. dike Lifters 5o. .Scalloped Shelf Paper 30 sheets 5c. 3(1 t eet or (Jlotbes Line 4c. Bottle of Sewing Ma l.iue Oil 4c. Nickel AWm Clocks 91c. Preserve Kettles Id", 12c, 14c. 25c Novels lie. Docornted Chamber Toils S.'io. Reflector Lamps with burner and chimney Il'ki. Travelling Alcohol Lamps 15o. ' eat haws ;;.Ic. Coat Hooks 0 for 5c. Fire Shovels 5c, 9o, 17c. Tea Spoons- per set 5c. Iron Shelf brackets per pair 4. w, Tin. K nives and Forks per set from 42o to Cl.OS Meat Broilers 7c. Dover Eg Betters 10 Wire Hai' Hrnhe-" . "3c. Knife Baskets 43c 2Quart Colfee Pot 10c. 3 " " J2c. 4 " " " 13c. 2 Quart Copper Bottom Coffee Pot 15c. 3 " " 19c. 4 .1 H il gift Tea Trays 9c, lie. lSc. 14 Quart Tin Pail 19c. Ihsh Pans IHc. Dust Pans Hi PiDt Cups, 2 for 5c. Large Glass Pitchers 19c, 28c. Lantern Globes Ce. Lanterns 45c. Picture Hooki lc. Window Shades with spring rollers ZZc. The "ARCADE" Commercial Street The Mm life - . ','r,r:'.':;fl..n l'"in,ny jj -ftbO. f Off CASE IT WILL NOT COHE. Anam-ceable Laxative and NERVE TONIC Bold by Drugglntsor sent by mail 6o60c, and $1.00 per package. Samples free. Tff f1f The Favorite TOOTH P0TOS8 hJLXM II V for the Teeth ami liauJi,Sij. For Sale by J. W. Conn. FIFTEENTH STREET IMPROVE MENT NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that the Com. mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to improve FUceeiith street in Shively s Astoria, from the north line of Commercial stre.'t northerly a distance of 140 feet. by putting In new posts, piles, and stringers, and planking to the full width and established grade. Said Improvements to lie made strict ly in accordance with plans and spec! ficatlons 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 nnd premises, be and the same are designated as follows, to-wlt: Commencing at a point where the west line of Lot 3 In Block 131, In the town (now city) of Astoria In Clatsop County. Oregon, as laid out and re corded by J. M. Snivel v. extended northerly would Intersect the north line of Commercinl street, ana running t-Hire northerly In the direction of nld line extended northerly a distance of 150 feet north of the north line of Commercial street and thence wester ly and parallel to the north line of Commercial street to a point wnere tne west line of Lot 3 in Block 135, If ex tended northerly would Interact said line extended or run westerly, and thence southerly on a straight line to a point where the west lino of said Lot 3. In Block 135, If extended north erly, would intersect the north line of Commercial Ftre?t, nnd thence easterly on the north line of Commercial street to the Dln-e of beginning. All land, real estate and premises within said described limits of said district nnd not Included In any street, are to be silkiest to such assessment as benefitted by such Improvement. Estimates of the rxpene of such Improvements and plans and dlngrams of such work or Improvement and of the locality to be improved have been deposited by the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Tollce Judge for pub lic examination, and mny 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 Wedneoilny, February 20th, 1895. at the hour of 7:30 p. m. at the City Hnll, the said council will consider any ob jections to said improvement being made, and If a remonstrance aenlnst such Improvement, sUrned by persons owning more than one-hnlf of the prop erty In such district herein described, nnd In which the special assessment 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 bv the con currence of all the councilmen elect and If such remonstrance shnll hn sign ed by r-he persons owning thrpe-fourths of all the property It ich district ana filer! with the nuditornd police Judge before the pnld time of meeting of the Common Council, no such Improvement or work shnll be ordered In any event. Pv order of the Common Conned. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor nnd Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, January 22, 1895. CaDtain Sweeney. U. S. A., San Diego Cal.. says: "Slilloh's Catarrh Remedy Is the lirst medicine I have ever found that would do me any good. Price 60 cts. Sold by J. W. Coun. THIRTY-SEVENTH STREET IM- PROVtlilUNT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Coin. mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to Improve 'i'hlity-seventh street from tne soutn side of Duane street to the north sldt of Commercial street; all in the Cltj of Astoria as laid out and recorded by Jdhn Adair, by grading said street to Its full width and estabilsned grade, and putting in new piles and caps auu stringers where necessary. Said improvement to be made In ac cordance with plans and specifications and ordinances In relation thereto. The lands and premises upon which the special absesHinent shall be levied to defray tne cost and expense of sui-h Improvement and the district embrac ing sal J lands and premises, be and the sume are designated as follows, to-wlt Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot Number 7, of Block rMiimbei 14, running thonce north along the east line of Lots 7 and 2, to the northeust corner of Lot 2, in said Block 14, thenci west to the northwest corner of Lot 3, In Block 15, thence south to ths south west corner of Lot 6, In said Block 15, and thence cast to the place of begin ning, containing all of Lots 1, 2, 8 and 7, of Blook 14, and all of Lots 3, 4, 6, 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 t In locality to lie Improved, have been de posited by the City Surveyor with th Auditor and Police Judge for publli examination and may be Inspected at the ofllce of such officer. At the next regular meeting of tht Common Council, after ten days from the final publication of this notice, to wlt: on Wednesday, February 20th, 1893, 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 It 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 spec ial assessment Is to la levied shall be filed with thc Auditor and Police Judge before thf said time of meeting of tho 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 iersons owning three-fourth 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 Council. (Attest) K. OHKURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Oregon, January 19, 1895. Japanese Bazaar SINO LUNG. Prop. Says a customer of some of those new goods that we have Just received for fall trade, and that we're selling o remarkably cheap: "They are the bt bargains we ever got in Astorls." They are captivating; In quality and style and will make a record as purser openers. 417 Bond Street, next door to MouIera Fruit Stor. DUANfl STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to improve uuune street in Adair's Astoria, from the west line of Hath street to tne west line of 37th street, by grading said street to lis full width and established grade where the improvement is on solid ground, and by piling, posts, caps and stringers at other places, where piles or posts are us id to be planked 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 special assessment shall be levied to defray tha cost and expense or 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 corner of Lot 1, In Block 19, and running thence east on the south ll.-.o 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, ajid the east line'of Lot G in Block IB, to the northeast corner of said lot 5, and thence west on the north line of Lots 5, 6, 7, and S, in said Block 15, and Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, In Block 94, to the north west corner of Lot 8 In said Block 94, and thence southerly on the west line 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 6, 6, 7, and 8, In Block 94, all In the town, (now city) of Asto ria, as laid out and recorded by John Adair. 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 lnspcoted 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 hour of 7:30 p. m., at the City Hall, the said council will consider any ob jectlons to such Improvement being made, and If a remonstrance against such Improvement, signed iby persons owning more than one-half of the prop erty in such district herein described, and In which the spsclal assessment Is to be. levied shall be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge before the Fald time of meeting ot 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 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 Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor nnd Police Judge. Astoria. Oregon, January 19, 1895. FREEMAN & BREMNER, RlaclcAmitlha. Special attention paid to steamboat re pairing, first-class horseshoeing, etc. LOGGING CfliMP A SPECIALTY. 197 Olney street, between Third and and Fourth, Astoria, Or. Dalgitg mm Work s, V -TllllS- i: General flachinlst and Boiler Works. All kinds of Cannery, Ship, Steamboat and Enfcine Work or anv Description. Castings of all kinds made to order. Foot of Lafavelte St., Astoila, Or. ASTORIA IRON WORKS Concomly St., foot of Jackson, Astoria. General Machinists and Boiler Makers Lind and Marine Engines, Boiler work, Steam boat and Cannery Work a Specialty. Castings of All Descriptions Made to Order or Short Notice. John Fox. President and Superintendent A. L. Fox Vice President O. B. Prael Secretar Snap R todak at nny.inan coming out ot our store and you'll get a port nil t of a limn brimming over with pleiisant thoughts. Huch quality In the liquors we have to offer are enough to PLEASE ANY MAN., Corne and Try Them. HUGHES & CO. A. V. ALLEN, DEALER IN Groceries, Flour, Feed4,Provislons, Fruits, Vegetables, Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware. Loggers' Supplies. Cor. Cass aud Squemoque Streets. Astoria, Ore. Hunter & Epicures say the best Pork Sausage combines flia flninr stf lain -! n flergen's.pork Wjth the flaky fat and the lines herbs. We furnish the table with this kind of sausage that pleases the veriest epicure. Portland Butchering Co's Market. Corner Second and Benton streets. Corner Third and West Eighth streeu J. A FAST A BEND, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, PILE DRIVER, HOUSE, BRIDGE AfJD WHARF BUILDER Address, box 180, Postolfice. ASTORIA, OR IS THERE? Is there a man with heart so cold, That from his family would withhold The comforts which they all could find. In articles of iTJKN ITURB of the right kind. And we would surest at this season, a nice Sideboard, Extension Table, or set of Dlnlntr Chairs. We have the largest and finest line ever shown In the city, and at prices that cannot fail to please tha closest buyers. HEILBORN & SON. THE fiSTOSm SAVINGS BUM Acts as trustee for corporations and Individuals, deposits solicited. Interest will be allowed "n ivnc deposits at the rate of 4 per cent per iJ. Q. A. BOWLBY President BENJ. YOUN(i vice rTetuuein FRANK PATTON Cashier W. E. DEMENT Secreta-ry DIRECTORS. J. Q. A. Bowlby, C. II. Page, Benj. Young, A. S. Reed, D. P. Thompson, W. E. Danient. Are You Going East? If so. drop a line to A. C. Sheldon, general agent of the "Burlington Route," 2S0 Washington St., Portland. He will mall you free of charge, maps, time tables, and advise you as to the through rates to any point, reserve sleeping car accommodations for you, and furnish you with through, tickets via either the Northern, Union, South em. Canadian Pacific, and Great North ern railroads at the very lowest rates obtainable. The Burlington Route is generally conoeded to be the finest equipped rail road In the world for all clusses o travel. FISHER BROS., SHIP - CHANDLERS, HEAVY AND SHLLF HARDWARE. Wacona St Vehicles In Stock Farm Machinery, Paints, Oils, Vamlshes, Loggers Supplies, Fairtank's Scales, Doors and Windows. ProvlnloriB, flour, and Mitt Fred Astoria. Oregon. T2)cso tiny CuTuulfd nro superior to Lalsaai of Copaiba, Culichs and Injections, feflfl They euro in 43 lioum tlio V same discuses without atiylncon-l 3 veulonce. SOLD Of ALLUItl'CuISTS The Oasis op the Colorado desert ew . A H J4ealth n esort BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE SEA Absolutely Dry and Pure Tropical Climate Pronounced by Physicians the most Favorable in Amciica for Sufferers from ... Lung Diseases and Rheumatism Many Remarkable Cures The ohlppHnnn lirirorl n.crnlnflf Tnrlln In the past by the large numbers who otherwise would have been grlad to take advantage of its beneficial climate, has ukeii u 'men oi suuaoie accommoda tion, -rne Bmitliorn I'aclflo Company, taKes pleasure In announcing that sev ercii , Commodious and Comfortable Cottages have Just been erected at Indio sta tlon, that will be rented to airpllcuntc at reasonable rates. They are fur- nirned with modern conveniences, sun plied with pure artesian water, and so situated as to gove occupants all the advantages to be derived from a more or Iohb protracted residence in this do llg'htful climate. (Prom tho Ban Franclaco Argonaut.) "in the heart of the great desert of the Colorado which the Southern Pa- cllio road traverses there is an oasis called indio, which, In our opinion, it the sanitarium of the earth. We be lieve, from personal Investigation, thai for certain invalids, the-e Is no spot oi this planet so favorable." , O. T. titewart, M. U, wrltob: "The purity of tho air, and the eternal sun shine, fill one with wonder and delight. Nature 'has accomplished sc much that there renuilns but little for man to do. As to lis possibilities as a health resort, -here Is tho most per fect sunshine, with a temperature al ways pleasant, a -perfectly dry soli, for rain is an unknown factor; pure oxygen, df-nHe atmosphere and pure water. What more can bo desired? It. is the place, above alt others, for lung troubles, nnd a pura-llse for rheu maths. Considering t!.e number of sufferers who have been cured, I have no hesitancy In rccomiiiejidln this genial oasis as the haven of the afflict ed." INDIO, IiH 6l2 miles from SAN FRANCISCO and 130 miles from L03 ANGELES Fare from Los Angeles For further Information Inquire of any Southern Paciilo Company agent, or address 13. P. ROCER3. Asst. Gen. Taws. A?t. 8. P. Co. J. B. KIUKLAND. Dlst Pass. Art. Cor. First and Alder Sta., Portland, Or. Vv'fl Indio n r.t & i i t . Si r i E. flcNEIL, Receiver, Gives Clioice of Tmo Transcontinental KOUlCii, Via Spokane and St; Paul. Via Ogden ,Denver and Omaha or St. Paul. Pullman and Tourist Sleepers Free Reclining Chair Care, Astoria to San Francisco. OCEAN STEAMERS Columbia, Wedinesdlay, Jan. 9. State, Monday, J;ui. 14. Columbia, Salturday, Jan. 19. State, Thursday, Jan. 24. Columbia, Tuesday, Jam. 29. State, Sunday, IVb. S. Astoria and Portlod Steamers. Hereafter the O. R. and N. Co.'s boats will run as follows, between AHtorla and Portland. The ThomnHon will leave As toria at 6:45 a, m. dally except Sunday, and Portland dally at. 8 p. in. except Sunday. The T. J. Potter will leave Astoria at 7 p. m. dully, and Portluud at 7 a. m. dally except Sunday. For rates and general information, call on or addreas C. F. OVKRBAUGir, , Commercial Agent, Aatorlit, Or. W. H. HURLBUItT, Qen. Pas. Ast.. Portland, Or. Are You Going East? Be sure and see that your ticket reads via T HE NOHTH-VJESTERn LINE. CHICAGO, ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS and OMAHA RAILWAYS. This Is the GREAT SHORT LINE Between DULUTH, ST. PAUL, , CHICAGO And all Points East and South. Their Magnificent Track, Peerless Ves- tlbuled Dlnlna; and Sleeping Car Trains and Motto: "ALWAYS ON TIME." Have given this road a national reputa tion. All classes of passenewa aicrU-1 on the vestlbuled trains without extra - ,..;. ouip your ire pht and travel over this fo .... u., ;,, ticketi. UKt-ata have W.H. MEAD, P. C. BAVAfti-- MS Wanldnifton St.. Portland, Or. n