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1 ME DAILY ASTOItlAN, ASTORIA SATURDAY MORNlNGtf MAY 4, 1895 TfcRMS OP SUBSCRIPTION. DAILY. Kent ty mall, per year J7.00 Sen by aniall, per month 60 ots Served by carrier, iper week.. .. 15 ctB AcWrea ell comirminlaatlons to The Daily Aa'torlan. WEEKLY. Sent by mail, per year, $2.00 In advance. Postage free to subscribers. The Aetorlian guarantee to its sub scribers ithe largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia river. - Advertising rotes can be 'had on ap plication to the business manager. . The Weekly Astorian, the second old est weekly In the state of Oregon, has next to the Portland Oregonian, the ' largest Weekly cdroullatlon In the state. Jno. T. Hartctley & Co., are our Port land agents, and copies of the Aatorian can be had every morning at their stand on First tredt. Telephone No. 6J. Formosa, wlUah Japan claims end will probably gat as a .part of her war Indemnity, ties elbout 100 miles off the Chinese eoiaet, between the 20Sh end 21st degrees of latitude, almost within hailing distance of the cities of Canton, Amoy and Tudhan, and iwlll be sur rendered toy China with mors reluc tance than amy amount of money she Is dbllged to pay over. The Island It about 400 miles long and fifty wide, inhabit ad by a mlxtture of raoes, eoms of (them not yet emerged from their primal ibarttxarfam, end If Japan gets it (her flrtt duty will be to give it a civ ilized administration and toning: its iWrangning tribes Jrvto eifbJeoMon, which the Chinese Wave never Ibeen elble to do. It Is In the main a mountainous and rugged territory, not very fertile nor otherwise valuable, Ibut Is of great tra'tegle Importance, lying between China and Eastern seas, and will give Important naval advantage to the country that ipomesses it. France lhas Interest In Khese regions, and is de- itermined to have something to say about the transfer, and other Euro pean countries (propose tto be repre eented In the dlacusslon. But Japan han earned It; It Is Important to her, and with ithe netp of (England and this country she can get It If She stands firm enough. iSherdff Ilare reports a serious mtsap prtftienalon In the mlnda of soma of (the railroad subsidy donors which tie thinks ought to Ibe corrected. It seems fflvait the tdaa has sot abroad that Mr. a Hammond Is responsible for ithls year's taxes on these hinds, and on this theo ry a numlber of our generous and public spirited citizens have allowed their subsidy taxes to (become delinquent. The (act appears to have been over looked itflnat under the covenant of Warranty against Incumbrances, con tained In each one of the uheidy con veyances, the grand or or maker is per sonally Stable for this year's 'taxes. The sheriff believes that If the matter .were properly understood itjhese people would come forward (with their taxes and save ithe accumulation of any addition al codts and penalties. ' Beginning with 'today the Weekly Aato.nan win In ithe future contain a regular and exhaustive report of the condition of the salmon market, th lse of the pack, and every item of Interest regarding the cannera, the In dustry, and the fish Itself, hat it Is passible to obtain. Regular coromu. nlcatlona from all canning points on 'the Pacific coast have 'been arranged for, and twill aiwear aide toy aide, giv ing a moat comprehensive and valuable eriea of statistics of the business from week to (week. In short this new fea ture of the Weekly Astorlan will make tlhe paper indlapenalble o Jobbers, gro cers and commercial men generally throughout the country. The way to atop loans, says Governor MloKJnley, Is to Mop deficiencies. The rossrve Is sure to (be drained If you cut off the supply. The onflow of gokl will never trouble us when the Inflow of goM Is large enough. Loans and Vteftclendea seem to be inseparable fro.n the Democratic party, and we houtd ever remember Ifhat we cannot replenish the treasury of a government toy Impoverishing the people who sus tain rthe government. Home prosperity is the key to an easy treasury and a high credit Advicea from Taoom state that that city is considerably worked up over the fast (approaching regular MteeTntAitp connection between this river and the Orient, and thai the fcuav net men of Puget Sound generally are atralnlng every nerve not only to hold the China and Japan trade they airily have, but to branch out Into now and tVmg contract with Oriental houses tfore the advartages of the ' ' ' ' rlwr txvome too manifest. As an evidence of how the farmers of Oregon are directly Interested In a revision of tine tariff It is only neces sary to refer to the flaot that nearly 4,000,000 pounds more of foreign prunes were imported at New York during the flrat half year's operation of the present mondtroHity than In the cor responding months a year earlier. A HOP, SKIP AND JUMP. An athletic caper of this eort would scarcely ibe considered Indecorous In one, even of mature age and sedate ttiablta, Impelled thereto by excess of Joy on recovering 'his Indigestion through the Instrumentality of Hostet 'ter's Stomach Bitters, foremost among remedial for dyspepsia, biliousness and constipation, a trio of evllusually found In conjunction with each other. As the stomach reoovera Its tone, and the gastric Juices are secreted In healthful plenitude through the agency of this superb restorative, nerve tran quility, appetite and sleep return, the body grains In suWtiance and the mus cles In vigor. For the prevention and cire of malarious, rheumatic and kid ney trouble, the Bitters is a most di rect a-nd thoroughgoing medicinal agent. Its effects are speedily felt and comprehensive. NOTICE. Mossrs. Hunter & Mergens, butchers, baring decided to retire from business In this otty, have placed their affairs in the hands of a trustee. All debts due to the Arm will be collected by Frank Spittle, attorney at law, Asto ria, Or., and all persons having bills against them are requested to present the same duly verified, to said Frank Spittle, for adjustment. C. R. F. P. U. NOTICE. Regular monthly meeting of the Col umbia River Fishermen's Protective Union will be held at their reading room Saturday, May 4, 1895, at 7:30 p. m. sharp. Members In good standing are requested to be present and have their book or receipt along. SOFU8 JENSEN, Sec. DoWllt's Witch Hazel Salve cures scalds, burns, Indolent sores, and never falls to cure piles. Chas. Rogers. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The best salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises, sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever gores, Totter, Chapped Hands, umiDiains. con.s, and All Hkln Erup tions, ana positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded, Price, 25 cento per box. For sale by Unas. Rogers. Odd Fellows' building. J. A, Rloharasuii, of JefTereon City, Mo., ohlef enrolling force 38th general assembly of Missouri, writes: I wish to tentlfy to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. When Other so-oalled euros failed, I obtained almost Instant relief and a speedy cure by the use of Ono Minute Cough Cure. Chas. Ro, era. , ' THE DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE. Mr. Q. Calllouette, Druggts Beaver vllle, III., says: "To Dr. King's New Discovery I owe my life. Was taken with La Orippe and tried all the phy sioians ror nines around, out or no avail, and was given up and told 1 oould not llvo. Having Dr. King's New Discovery in my store I sent for a hot tie, and began to use It, and from the drat dose began to get betier. and After using three bottles was up and about, again. It Is worth Its weight In iruld. We won't keep store or house without It." Get a trial bottle iree at Chas. Rogers' Drug Store, Odd Fellows' build Ing. Our patrons will find DeYVttt's Little Early Risers a safe and reliable reme- dy for constipation, dyspepsia, and liv er complaint. Ohas. Rogers. W. T. Stanford, station agent of Lcepner, Clarion County, Pa., writes: I can recommend Ono Minute Cough Curo as the best i ever used. It gave Instant relief and a quick cure. Chas, Rogers. WHY do people complain of hard times, when any woman or man can make from $5 to J10 a day easily. All have heard of the wondierful success of tlhe Climax Dish Washer; yet many are ar,t to ifhlnk they can't make money selling It; but anyone can make money because every family wants one. One agent has made (478.36 in the last three months, after paying all expenses and attending to regular bubness be sides. You dint have to canvass; as scon as pimple know you have it for sale they send for a Dish Washer. Ad dress the Climax Mfg. Co.. 45 Starr Ave., Columbus, Ohio, for particulars. CURB FOR HEADACHE. As a remedy for all kinds of headiiche Eleatrlo Bitters hns proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure. and the most dreaded sick headaches yield to Its Influence. We urge all who ire afflicted to procure a bottle and give the Bitters a fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation. Headache, Fainting SpellB, or are Nervous, Sleep less, Excitable, Melancholy, or troubled with DUzy Spoils, Electrio Bitters Is the Medicine you need. Henlth and Streagth are guaranteed by Its use. Large bottles only one dollar, at Chas. Rogers' drug store, Odd Fellows' build ing. NOTICE OF WATOR COMMISSION MEUCmNO. . . In ar"rdi.nce with charter amend ments raswed at 1895 mnlon of the legislature and approved Fetoruniry 11, 1S05, the undersigned tiereby respect fully call a meeting of the members of t'he Attorla Water OomTiitMon, name ly, J. Q. A. Bc-wJby, W. B. Dement, Saml. Elmore. F. A. Flsfher, W. W. Parker, C. S. Wright, and H. O. Van Dusen, at the olnee of the city "Water works. No. 503 Duane street, on Tues day, the 7th day of May, 1895, at 7 o'okwk m Air. the purpose of re organising and of transmuting any bus iness ithait may properly fee done at surth meeting. Astoria, Oivgon. May 3d, 1895. HA. ML, ELMORE, W. H D10MHNT. W. W. PA R K KIR, C. 8. WRIGHT, F. A. FISHER. J. Q. A. BOWLBT. H. Q. VAN 1U8EN. It. H. Bownan. Pub. Enquirer, of IlrmtHin, I ml., writes: Last week our little firl baby, ttie only one we have, was take-n tick with croup. After two dootors fulled to give relief and life was hanging by a thread, we tried One Minute cvnurh Cure and its life was saved. Chas. Rogers. Or. Price's Cream tWKinj Powder UjU CoU Mbl If Uwuttr Fj. tnmaf nsumption is amenable to treatment. Hope, courage, proper exercise, and frcm the inception of the dis ease the continual use of Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil and Ilypophosphites, are absolutely necessary. jKccp up good courage, and with the use of this most nour ishing and fattening preparation recovery is certain in the first stages, and maybe accomplished even when the lungs are seri ously involved. Stop the exces sive waste (and nothing will do it like Scott's Emulsion), and you are almost Bafe. fl.m't be pirsvrtdid to accept a rubttttule ! Scat! Ci Bowij, N, Y. All Druggists. 50c and $1. LOOK OUT FOR COLD WEATHER But ride insldo the Electrio Lighted and Steam Heated Vestibule Apartment Car trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St, Paul Railway, and you will be as warm, comfortable, and cheerful aa in your own library or boudoir. To travel between Chicago, St. Paul or Minneapolis, or Between Chicago and Omaha, In these luxuriously appointed trains, is a supreme satisfaction; and n the somewhat ancient advertisement use.l to read, "for further particulars see small bills." Small hUls (and large ones, too) will be accepted for passage and sleeping car tickets. All coupon ticket agents on the coast sell tickets) via the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, or address C. J. Eddy General Agent. Portland, Or, STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The annual meeting of the Astoria Building and Loan Association will b held at their offlce on May 7tlh, 1895. The election of directors will be by ballot and will be held from 2 p. m. un til 8 p. m. W. L. ROBB, Secretary. All the paten: medicines advertised In this paper, together with the choic est perfumery, and toilet articles, etc., can be bought at tne iowest prices at J. W. Conn drug store, opposite Oc cident Hotel, A.torta. FOURTEENTH STREET IMPROVE MENT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oreg"n, have dotermlned to improve Fourteenth street from the North aide of Grand Avenue to the South side of Jerome Avenue, all in tlhe Cdty of As toria, as tald out and recorded by J. M. Shlvcly, by grading to its full width and established grade, and by planking wlnh new and sound fir plank through out Ithe wtdlBh thereof, between gutters and "by building sidewalks and gutters on both sides thereof. Ail of the improvements to be made In 'accordance with the nlans and epe- clfloaJtdons and ordinances in relation thereito. -une ianu, iats ami premises imon which the special assessment shall bo levied to defray the coat and expenses of such improvement and the district emioraclng said lands, iota and orem Ism, ibe and the same are designated as toiiows, To-wit: Commencing at the Northeast cor ner of Lot Four in Block 20. In said part of said city and running thence solum on a strutRihit line to the South- emt corner of Lot 9, in Block D5, and thence Weat on a atr&lgifot line to the Southwest corner of Lot 7. in Block 5d, and thence North on the West lines of Mocks 56 and 19, to the Northwest oornor of said Block 19, and thence Hast on a straight line to the place of Damning; and all lands and premises within said district and not within any oireoi or auey are suujeot to such as sessment. That estimates of the exnense nf of said proposed Improvements Jund specifications for the proposed work nave oeen deposited by the City Sur veyor with the Auditor and Police Jud'ice for public examination and may De inspeoceu at tne office of said officer. At the next reirulnr meetlnsr of the Common Council following the final publication of this notice, which meet ing will be hold on Wednesday, May intih, 1895, ait the hour of 7:30 p. m., at the City Hall, any objections that may ba made to suoh proposed improve ment win ne considered bv the Coun ell, and if by the time of said meeting a remonstrance ag-alnst suoh Improve ment, signeu oy residents of the ctv owning more than half of the property in saiu uasmcii snow De tiled with the Auditor and Police Judge, suoh im provement shall not be ordered, if at all, exoe.pt by a vote of two-t'hlrds of all members of the council. By order of the Common Council. Attest: K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge, City of Astoria. Astoria, Or., May 3, 1895. OUSEKEEPER .SHOULD OSS. The new vegetable shortening. It meets the most exacting re quirements, end is) beside entirely free from theobiectionable charac teristics of lard, long known and long suffered. Now deliverance) has come. With Cottolene, Rood cooking, good food and good health are all assured. But you must be sure you get COTTOLENfl ind refuse Eeware oflmltatlons made to sell on the merits and popularity of C0TT01.UNB. Refuse them all, and yonr grocer will then understand that you know exactly what you want. TUia will brine: you satisfaction ind 6ave you disappointment. Bold In tod I pound pklls, THE N K.FAIRBANIt COMPANY, ST. IXH'IS am4 CfcH: Go m counterfeits GE39 1ff'"lfflCil""Wtl CBssBt IRVINO AVENUE IMPROVEMENT iwuva Notice is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to improve Irving Avenue from the Eaat line of lSlh street to the west line of 18th street, all in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by J. M. Shlve- ly, by irradlng to Its full wldlth and es tablished grade, and by planking with new and sound nr plank twenty feet througih the center, and by building sidewalks and gutters on bath sides tnereor. An the Improvements to be made in accordance with the plans and specifi cations ana ordinances in relation thereto. The land, lots, and premises upon which the special assessment shall be levied to defray the costs and expenses of such Improvement and the district embracing said lands, lots and prem ises, be and the same are designated as follows, to-wit: ner of Lot 6, in Block 54, and running tnence iJaat on the South line of Lots 6, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1, of each of Blocks 64, bi and 52, to the Southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 62. Thence North on the East line of said Lot 1, and the East line of Lot 1 In Block 23. to the Northwest corner of said lot, thence west on the north line of Lots 12. 11. 10. 9, 8, and 7, in each of Blocks 23, 22, and 21, to the Northwest corner of Lot 7, in Block 21. Thence South on the Weat line of said lot and the West line of Lot 6 in Block 64, to place of be ginning. Containing all of Lots 1. 2. 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 62, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in Block 63, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 6 in lilock 64, and all of Lots 7, 8. 9. 10, 11 and 12, tai Block 21, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 22. and Lots 7. 8. 9. 10, 11 and 12, in Block 23, and all of said lands, lots and premises within said designated limits of said district are to be subjected to such assessment as benefitted by such improvement. Estimates of the expense of such lm provments and plans and diagrams of suoh work or improvements, and of the locality to be improved hiave been deposited hy the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for pub. uc examination and may be Inspected ait the ofnee of such officer. At the next regular meeting of the Common Council following the final puoncaitaon ot this notice, which meet ing wfll be held on Wednesday, May mtin, 1895, at tne hour ot 7:30 v. m. at the City Hall, any objections that may be mcde to suoh proposed im provement will be considered by the council, and if by the time of said meeting a remonstrance against such improvement signed by residents of the otty owning more than one-half of vikj jjropvray in Bia aunnci snail oe filed with the Auditor and Police Judge 0uuu umyjwtrjjicjii ejitui iiw ue oruercu, if at all, except by a vote of two-thirds of all members of the council. By order of tlhe Common Council. Attest: K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge, Olty of Astoria. Astoria. Oregon. April 25, 1895. JEROME AVENUE IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given Ihalt the Com mon Oounoil of the City of Astoria have determined to improve Jerome Avenue from the East line of Htii street to the west line of 19th street, ail In the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by J. M. Shively, by grad ing to fts full width and established grade, and by planking with new and sound fir plank throughout the center and by building sidewalks and gutters on bath sides thereof. All the improvements to be made in accordance with the plans and apeclfl. oaitlons and ordlnamces in relation thereto. The land, lats and (premises upon which the special assessment shall be levied to defray the coat and expenses of suoh improvoimenit and the district embracing said lands, lots and prem '.see, be and the same are designated as fallows, to-wlt: Commencing ait the Northeast corner of Lot 12, in Block 65, and running (hence South on a straight line to the tihe Soutlhweet corner of Lot 6, Block 58, ond thence North on a stradghit line to the Northwest corner of Lot 7, in Block 65, and thence East on a straight line to the place of beginning; and all lamia and premises within said dis trict and not within any street or al ley are subject to euoh assessment. estimates of the expense of such Improvements and plans and diagrams X.011111U.ICB ui Liie exnpnflA nr anon I of such work or Improvement and of tne locality to be improved have been deposited by the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for pub- Auuuur aim rouce juage ior pud- lie examination, and may be inspected at the offlce of such officer. At the next regular meeting of the Common Council following the final publication of this notice, which meet' Ing will be held on Wednesday, May una men, ax me inour ot 7:30 p m., at the City Hall, any objections mat may be made to such proposed Improvement will be considered by th council, and If by the time of said niteunu a. rsmonsxrance againsi sucn improvement signed by residents of the property In said district shall be filed with the Auditor and Police Judge such Improvement shall not be or dered. If at all, except by a vote of two-thirds of all members of the council. By order of the Common Council. (Attest) K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge Astoria, Or., May 3, 1895. NOTICE Of Intention of Common Council to re-establish grade of 18th street from south line of Exchange street to south line of Grand avenue: Notice, is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria have determined and intend to alter the grade of 18th street in the part ot the city laid out and recorded by J. M. SUvtvely, from the south line of Kxchange s treat (to the couth line of Grand Avenue, bo Ittnat the grade of said portion of aaiid street when re-established will be at heigthta above the base of grades for said olty aa established by Ordinance No. 71, en titled "Ordinance No. 71, to establish a base of grades for the streets of As toria," as fol lows, to-wtt: At the south Une of Exchange street 19 feet. At the north line of Franklin avenue, 30 feet. At the south line of Franklin ave nue, 30 feet. At the north line of Grand avenue, 45 feet. At the, south Une of Grand avenue, 45 feet. The street to be of the heights men tioned throughout the width thereof at the respective points above desig nated, and the slope of the street be tween suoh designated points to be straight or even. At any time within ten days from the Anal pubttoatioa of this notice, to H: within ten days from the 16th day of May, 1895, remonstrance can be made against said proposed alteration of grade and If whWn said time a written remonstrance against the same shall be made and filed with the Aud itor and PoMee Judge by the owners of three-fourths of the property adja cent to said portion of said street, such alteration of grade shall not be made in any event. By order of the Common Council. (AUeeU K. OSBURN, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Or, Atay 3d. l&i. MAKP Attractive. Startbybeing the t .-,- mosi ueauiuui urcoiuio iu nUJ Iti if you have beauty preaerve it. If not, you can improve your looks immensely. Where there's a ill tliore s a way. A good way ia the use of my article, especially Lola flontez Greme 70 Per pot. Brings beauty to the face by feed ing Ibroucli the ekin pores, gives life to faded faces. Snldhy Mrs I J. K. BLOUNT, 457 Dnane St. As- toria.Orecon. MrsNetlie liar- risoD, Americas Tufta H(tuv beauty doctor, 40 and 42 Geary St., San J? rancisco, Cftl, MUSIC Hflbli. KEATING & CO will open their w Music Bail at 3M Aator street, Saturday the IClh. They will keep numbcrlcia goo 1 liquors and cigars besides having good music all the time. E. A. TOPPING. : New and Second-Hand : FURNITURE. Full line Crockery Tinware, Stoves. Stove Repairs a Specialty. Highest cash prices paid for second-hand goods of all kinds. 434 Bond Street. (Opposite Parker & Hansen. We Ought l , -r ,0 XV jTlO W Something about pianos, for we have bought and sold them for a life time. The knowledge thus gained has proved to us that the Chickerlng, the Hard- man and the Fischer are the best pi anos now before the public. They show perfection in every detail. . WILEY B. ALiLEfJ C'O. Are You Going East? If so, drop a line to A C. Sheldon, general agent of the "Burlington Route," 250 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 ern. Canadian Pacific, and Great North ern railroads at the very lowest rates obtainable. The Burlington Route is eeneraliv conceded to be the finest equipped rail- roaa in tne world ro- all classes of travel. Dalgity Iron Works, mfifm General machinist and Boiler Works. All kinds of Cannerv. Shio. Steamboat and Eneine Work of anv DescriDtion. stings of all kinds made to order, .... . Foot of Lafayette St., Astoila, Or. i TnDMfUAnn . J KClNCrlAKU, Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. and Pacific Express Co.. HOP and PtfOEfllX INSURANCE rjO'S. Custom House Broker and Commission Merchant. 50a Bond Street. r VlOlIll Lessons given by Mr. Emll Thlelhorn, graduate of the Hamburg Conservatory, Germany; also a member of the Chicago Musical Society. Studio, corner of 12th and Commercla streets, up stairs. icura the great SKIN CURE Instantly Relieves TORTURING Skin Diseases And the most distressing forms of Itching;, burning;, bleeding;, and scaly skin, scalp, and blood humors, and will in a majority of cases permit rest and sleep and point to a speedy, perma nent, and economical cure when physicians, hospitals, and all other methods fall. ClHICURA works Wonders, and its cures of torturing;, disfiguring;, humiliating; humors are the most wonderful ever recorded. Bold throughout Um world. Prioe.CrTTcnu, too.; Soir.iSo.; Kimiltjnt, 1. IVrrsaDRca and Chik. Corp., ol Prop., Boeton. "All boat Uw tikla and Blood," 04 ptgM, nuliad fra. -t rmrial Btombhaa, pimply, oily, mothy Ma, talltnf hair, aad rfnpl baby raabaa pra YioMd and cored by Culkxu-m Soap. aKUSCUUR STRAINS, PAINS ad wakmaa, bark acha, vwk kid. BT rtwnmattara, awt ebnt paiia nUand bi an mlnota br Um Cm. tteora AaU-Fata fUatar, FREEMAN & HOLMES. Blacksmiths. Special attention paid to steamboat re pairing, flrst-class horseshoeing, etc. LOGGING CflflIP WORK H SPECIALTY 197 Olney street, between Third and and Fourth Astoria. Or. BEER HALL, What the Gambrlnus Beer Hall tried to do In selecting their liquors was to pick out what Intelligent people would want if they knew it as experienced people should know It. Make a note of this If you want pure liquors. George Bartley, Proprietor. STILL IN THE LEAD. Columbia River and Puget Sound Nav igation Co. STEflJWEn) BAIItEY GflTZEtyT. In place of Steamer Telephone. Leaves Astoria ior Portland and way landings at 7 P- m. daily, Sunday ex cepted. Leaves Portland every day except Sun day at 7 a.m. C.W.STONE, Agent Astoria. Telephone No. 11. B. A. Seeley, Gen'l Agt, Portland. U. B. Scott, President. EVERY REQUISITE FOR : first Class funerals : AT POHfc'S Undertaking Parlors, THIRD STREET. Rites Rcuonable. Embalming Specialty Indio The Oasis of the Colorado Desert BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE SEA Absolutely Dry and Pure Tropical Climate Protioui-ced lv I'hvsicians the most Favorable in America for Sufferci s from . . . Lung Diseases and Rheumatism Many Remarkable Cuies The objections urced acainst Indln in the past by the large numbers who otnerwise would have been triad to ink advantage of its beneficial climate, hap oeen a lacK or suitable accommoda tion. The Southern Pacific Company, takes pleasure In announcing that sev eral Commodious and Comfortable Cottages have Just been erected at Indlo sta tion, that will be rented to applicants ai reasonaDie rates. Tfcey are fur nished with modern conveniences, sun. piled with pure artesian water, and so situated as to gove occupants all the advantages to be derived from a more or less protracted residence in this de llghtful climate. (From the San Francisco Areonaut.) "In the heart of the great desert of tne Colorado which the Southern Pa cino road traverses there' is an oasis called Indlo, which, in our opinion, li the sanitarium of the earth. We be lieve, from personal investigation, thai for certain invalids, the-e is no spot 01 this planet so favorable." a. T. Stewart, M. D., writes: "The purity of the air, and the eternal sun shine, nil one with wonder and delight Nature has accomplished sc much that there remains but little for man to do. As to its possibilities as a health resort, here is the most per feet sunshine, with a temperature al ways pleasant, a perfectly dry soil for rain is an unknown factor: pure uxjrgen, dense atmospnere and pure water. What more can be desired? It is the place, above all others, for lung troubles, and a paradise for rheu. matics. Considering the number of sufferers who have been cured, I have no hesitancy in recommending this genial oasis as the haven of the afflict ed." INDIO, lis 612 miles from SAN FRANCISCO ant 130 miles from LOS ANOELES Fare from Los Angeles For further information inquire of any Southern Pacific Company agen'a or address E. P. ROGERS, Asst. Gen. Pass. Art S. P. Co. J. B. KIRK LAND, . 01st Pass. Agt Cor. First and Alder Sta Portland. Or- Resort Are You Ooinft- East? Be sure and see that your tldtct reads via HE NORTH-WESTERN line:. CHICAGO. ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS and OMAHA RAILWAYS. This is the GREAT SHORT LINE Between DULUTH, ST. PAUL,S CHICACO And all Points East South. and Their Magnificent Track, Peerless Ves tlbuled Dining and Sleeping Car Trains and Motto: "ALWAYS ON TIME." Have given this road a national reputa tion. All claases of passengers carried on the vestlbuled trains without extra charge. Ship your freight and travel over this famous line. All agents have tickets. W. H. MEAD, P. C. SAVaGE, Gen. Agent Trav. P. and P. Agt 248 Washington St., Portland, Or. The Original & Genuine (WOROK8TKBSHIRE) SAUCE Imparts tbo most delicious tasto and zest to Hot ic Cold meats GRAVIES, SALADS, sours, BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. Take Nona but Lea & Perrins Signature on every bottle of original & ponnine John I)unan's Soilt, New York- J. A FA ST A BEN I), GENERAL -CONTRACTOR, PILE DRIVER, HOUSE, BRIDGE A,ND whahk nmunriw. Address. box 180, P.jsi'.Kc:. AS"! OKI. OH As Franklin says, good dress opens all doors, you should not lose sliit of the fact that a perfect fitting suit I the main feature. Wanamnlter & Brown are noted for fit, workmanship and superiority of qualities. Their rep resentative visits Astoria every three months. Offlce 64 Dekum Building, Portland, Or Reserve orders till you have seen the spring line of samp!". Kopp's Beer Hall. Choice Wines, Liquors anJ Oftc-i. KENTUCKY WHISKEY Only handed over Ihe Par, The iart-st piass ofN. P: Ur. Half-ar.d hali, 51. , Free Lunch. Chas. Wirkkala, Proprietor. Cor. Conromly and Lafayette St SEASIDE SflWpb. A complete stock of lumber on band in the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus tic, celling, und all kinds of finish; mouldings and shingles; also bracket work done to order. Terms reasnnahle and prices at bedrock. All orders promptly attended to. Offlce and yard at mill. H. L. LOGAN. Prot-r. RaKlr1ft. Orpjrnn. S. H. WILLETT, PLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting, Hot Air, Steam and Water Heating.-- 179 Twelfth tret Astoria. Or. OLD GOHNEf? he CIGAR STORE. oth and Bond Streets. Cigars, Tobacco at J Stafonery, Copenhaecn and Micoboy Snuff. Cutlery, Marine Glasses Pipes. Playlnf Ouds. etc. Wholesale and Retail. Genuine Sweedlsh Raiors an Pocet Knives, Guaranteed as Represented. J. SVENSON. tb aad Boad St. Astoria. Or. I1M FISH, . WjWJ 1 -