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THE DAILY A8T0RIAN, ASTORIA WEDNESDAY MORNING J MAY 8, 1895 Tl'RMS OF SUBSCRIPTION DAILY. Sent by mall, per year $7.00 Sent by mall, per month 60 cts Served by carrier, per week.. .. IB eta Address all communications to The Pally Aatorlan. WEEKLY. Seirt by mail, per year, $2.00 in advance. Postage free to subscribers. The Asbortan guarantees to Us sub scribers Che largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia river. . Advertising rates can be 'had on ap plication to the business manager. The Weekly Aatorlan, the second old est weekly in the state of Oregon, has next to the Portland Oregonlan, the largest weekly circulation In the atate. Jno. T. Handley & Co., are our Port land agents, and copies of the Astorlan can be had every morning at their stand on First street. Telephone No. 66. The recent sharp advance in the piice of beef prompted Secretary of Agriculture Morton to make an investigation Into the causes of this rise. In the line of this investigation a sworn statement has been submitted by E. J. Martyn, of the firm of Armour & Co., Chicago, In which he traces the history of the beef slaugh terlng business during the last sixteen months. Mr. Martyn states that during 1894 cattle were fairly plenty, and the Western beef slaughterers pushed their business with great zeal, establishing agencies in many Eastern cities and towns. Thus the supply was greatly In creased, while the depression In business restricted the abllltyof the people to buy until prices were reduced to the low. est possible point, "as dressed beef can not be held any more than fresh fish.' Mr. Martyn then states that at the beginning of 1890, it became apparent that cattle .were short, and consequently beef slaughterers were obliged to put their agents on short allowances, jnd that this caused a gradual rise in prices, which culminated this month in the figures which have brought about the Inquiry, In order to substantiate his statements, he quotes statistics to prove that there was a shortage of two million pounds per day in average weight of cattle received at Chicago during the week the state ment was written, as compared with the same week in 1894. He shows that the decrease at Omaha has been even greater than at Chicago, "The four principal cattle markets," he says, show a de crease since January 1 of practically 800,000 head, or 200,000,000 pounds from the receipts of the corresponding period of 1894." It is claimed by Mr. Martyn that armour Co., have lost IT 4-10 per head on 431,720 head of cattle marketed during the year ending November 8, 1894. This statement Is interesting, and bears directly upon the charge frequently heard that the high price of beef was caused by the manipulation of a beef trust. It is reported that the Princess of Wales has withdrawn from London socie ty because of the numerous scandals with which her sex has flooded that com munity during the last few years. In her announcement of withdrawal slit says "It Is time to exerclBe care when the names of titled ladles, standing high In social position, are coupled with do. pravltles which astound and dlBgust the world and make English society a by word and a hissing." This may be true, but wherever a woman has been Involved in a scandal there Is a party of the first or second part, as the case may be, and the party Is a man. Why then should not the Prince of Wales follow the ex ample of his virtuous and Illustrious lady and withdraw from society also? If re cent revelations are to be belelved there is more reason for his than for her with drawal. If he declines to do so It would appear that the princess must withdraw from the prince's society. As there Is general Impression the prince does not take much stock in the poet's affirmation that aire heart Is more than a coronet, the princess is likely to have a lonesome time with ths housekeeping. Ths company authorised In New York to move tows by electricity on the Erie Canal, after examining many methods, have decided on what Is called the ca ble way system. This consists of two strong parallel cables strung along the banks. The upper cable carries the cur rent, and the lower is connected with It by a shaft and motor. From the latter a tollne runs to the canal boats, and draws them along smoothly and steadily. The Idea of using propeliors or paddle wheels was abandoned on account of the waves they cause, with resulting Injury to the banks. A doublu section of eleven miles near Buffalo will be In operation this season. The Mayor of Boston and the chief Justice f the Massachusetts supreme court were engaged one day recently In planting six American elms In front of ths court house In that city. Boston maintains an official called the city for ester, and during the busy planting sea son In the spring and fall he has over 100 men at work in -beautifying the streets and parki Yet ths cost of ths depart ment is comparatively small. Japan Is a small country In area, with a dense population, and, it has ths best reason for wishing to extend Its territory. Kuasia has mors land than any other na tion In the world. Ths Idea that Russia is to gain another slice of the earth as a result of Japan's brave and brilliant campaign against China is calculated to put Intenatlonal politics on a par with piracy. If April will please notice that any further efforts uu i-irt arc r.ot cn!y unnecessary but extra-Judicial. Inasmuch ns May is now her legitimate successor, the will greatly oblige a patient public. The showery month has had her inning. The flowery month now has the field. Let h;r enjoy It, and give those who want to go to the circus a chance. The communication In this mornlng'i AHtorian' signed J. W. Welch was ex. pected by that gentleman to appear in yesterday morning's Issue, but through u mlHunderstandlng was left out. One of the leading features of the for eign policy of England'ls a disposition to bulldoze little nations and arbitrate with big ones. Cleveland has a great genius for Intro. duclng Issues that divide the party to which he belongs. Senator Allison Is In great danger of being talked out of the presidential race by over zealous friends. THE GHOST OF A CHANCE. Is a very shadowy aflalr. Ere the chance of recovery becomes a vanishing ghost, take a more potent means of overcoming the inactivity of the organs tnat termi nates too frequently In fatal disease, by resorting to Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters, which gives Just the requisite im pulse to the renal organs to promote their vlxorous action without exciting mem. an effect too often produced by the fiery and unmedlcated stimulants of commerce. UrlRht's disease, diabetes and Inactivity of the bladder, are foes ot terrlDie men ace to the system. The inroads may, however, be stayed If they are met at the sturt and combatted with the Dltters. This fine and genial corrective also reme dies malaria, dyspepsia, rheumatism, de bility, nervousness, and the lnnrmltles Incident to age. It hastens convalescence and Is promotive of sleep and appetite. DID YOU EVER Try Eleotrlo Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. The medicine has been found to bo peculiarly adapted to the re lief and cure of all Female Complaints. exerting a wonderful direct influence In giving strength and tone to the or gans. If you have loss of appetite, Constipation, Headache, Fainting SpellE, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex citable, Melancholy, or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Eleotrlo Bitters is the medicine you naed. Health and strength are guaranteed by Its use. Large bot tles only 50 cents at Unas. Rogers' urug Store. Odd Fellows' Building. KIMBALL PIANOS AND ORGANS. If you want a piano or organ, buy a reliable make from first hands at a reasonable price. We are the only manufacturers of pianos and organs who have a ibranon house on the Paci fic coast, and are certainly In a posi tion to sell you a reliable Instrument for less than any retailer or agent. A largo shipment of Klmlballs will bp sold in your town direct from the faotory In Hie near future. If you are ready to buy before they arrive, write us and we will sum you catalogue and prices. W. W. KIMIBALL & CO., Manufacturers. Pacific Coast Branch, Portland, Or. LOOK OUT FOR COLD WEATHER But ride Insldo the Electric Lighted and Steam Heated Vestibule Apartment I Car trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and tit. Paul Railway, and you will be as warm, comfortable, and cheerful as 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 ii the somewhat ancient advertisement uhr.1 to read, "for further particulars see small bills." SmiMl Nils (and large ones, too) will be accepted for passage and Bleeding car tickets. All coupon ticket agents on the coast sen nonets via tho Chicago, ;mwauKeo ana ot. Paul Railway, or address C. J. Eddy General Agent. Portland, o-. Something new in the line of Sachet Powders Just received at the Printx- Cialn Drug Store. WHY do people complain of hard times, when any woman or man can make from 5 to $lfl a day easily. All have heard of tho wonderful success of the Climax Plrth Washer; yet many are ant to think they can't make money seHIng It; but anyone can make nonev betMiuse every ftimuy wants one. Jne agent has made $478.36 In the last three intmths, after paying all expenses and attending to regular business be tides. You don't have to canvass; as scon as people knew you have It for u e they send for a Dish Washer. Ad- lress the Climax Mfg. Oo 45 Starr Ave., Columbus, Ohio, for particulars. All city subscribers to the Pally As torlan will please bear in mind that subscriptions for the month of April irs now due, end will kindly endeavor to have the requ'slte cash ready when Mr. lUnnela calls for it. All the paten: nifedipines advertised n this nnpor. together with the choic est perfumery, and toilet articles, etc., an be bought at tne lowest prices ai I. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Oc cident Hotel. A. lorta. REDUCED RATES. Commenclntt April 30th end until fur ther notice the rates between Astoria and Portland via the O. it. ana is. Jo., will be $1.00 one way, and $1.60 round trio. O. F. OVERBAUGH, commercial Ageni. NOTICE. Messrs, Hunter & Mergens, butohers, having decided to retire from business In this oity, have placed their affairs In the hands of a trustee. All debts due o the firm will be collected by Frank Spittle, attorney a Jaw, Asto ria, Or., and all persons having bills agulnst them are requested to present the same duly verified, to said Frank Settle, for adjustment. A HOUSEHOLD) TREASURE. D. F. Fuller, of Canajrharte, N. T.. says that he always tonm Dr. King's New Discovery in tne tmwae ana nis family has always found th very best results follow Us ue. U. A. Dykemon, Druggist, Catsklll, N. T says that Dr. King's New Discovery is undoubtedly the best cough nwneily; that he has Ld it in his family for gnt years. ind It has never failed to do all that ii claimed for it. Why not try a rem- Hly sc long trll and tested. Trial bot- Ips free. (r. ttorrs urug iore. una Fellows' Building. Ileguhur alt &0c and 11.00. Or. Price's Cream tMikSnj Powder Ax nM CoU Mlsl MUwutar F. S4n Frucist A Chill is serious at any season of the year. At the first symp tom of stiffness in any part of the body apply an Allcock's Porous Plaster and thus ward off what may prove a very dangerous cold, resulting bronchitis, pneumonia or consumption. Every Ouo of l!io so-called porous platters is an imitation of AlxrocK's. Accept no other. Allcock's Corn Shields, Allcock's Bunion Shields, Have no equal as a relief and cure for coma ana bunions. Brandreth's Pills overcome that most prevalent of all diseases, constipation. FOURTEENTH STREET IMPROVE MENT NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given tlhalt the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, nave determined to improve Founteenrtih street from ttie North side of Grand Avenue to the SouiMi side of Jerome Avenue, all in the City of As toria, as la d out and recorded Dy J. M. Shlvelv. by trading to its fun watn and erttaibllshed grade, and by planking wich new and sound fir plank through out 'the mam thereof, between gutters and by building sidewalks and gutters on both sides Cheroot. All of tlhe improvements to toe made In accordance with the plans end spe clnoaltlons and ordinances in relation thereto. The land, lata and premises upon which tho special assessment shall be levied to defray the cost and expenses of sucfh Improvement end the district embracing said lands, tots and prem tsea, be and the same lare designated as follows, to-wit: Commencing ait the Northeast cor ner of Lot Four In Block 20. In said part of said city and running thence Soutlh on a Btraiigfhit line to the South' east corner of Lot 9, In Block 65, end thence West on a fltraiigttiit Hne to the Southwest corner of Lot 7, In Block 56, and tlhence North on the West lines of Illooks 66 and 19, to the Northwest oornor of said Block 19, and thence Hat on a stnaigftit line to the place of beginning; and all lands and premises wiDhln said district and not within any street or alley ere subject to such as- setwment. That estimates of the expense of of said proposed Improvements and specifications for the proposed work haV9 been deposited by the City Sur veyor with the Auditor and Police Judge for public examination and may be Inspected at the office of said 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 lMh, 1895, at the hour of 7:30 p. m., at the City Hall, any objections that may be made to such proposed Improve merit will be considered by the Coun cil, and if by the time of sadd meeting a remonstrance against such Improve ment, signed by residents of the city owning more than half of the property In said district shall be filed with the "wr "L1 ". u"n im- provement shall not be ordered, if at all, ""i" u'v,v""3 "L 1 "-"" vl l all members of the council. By order of the Common Council. Attest: K. OSBURN. Auditor and Police Judge, City of Astoria Astoula, Or., May 3, 1895. INDORSED BY THE PRE3S. Gentlemen:-Thls is to certify that I have used Krause's Headache Capsules with satisfactory results. I bought a box which cost me und one capst'Ie cured me of a dreadful pick h?adr.che. My wife and myself nave both used the medicines manufactured by the Norman Llcbty Mf'tr -o., nnd we re commend them to the public as being JJust what they are represented. Respectfully, W. J. HUTCHISON. Ed. Gazette, Pleasant Hill. Mo. Twenty-five cents, for sale by Chas. Rogers. Astorln, Or., sole agents. Doctor II. R. Fish, of Gravols Mills. Mo., a practicing physician of many years' standing, writes: DeWitt's WItoh Hazel Salve has no equal for Indolent sores, scalds and buniB. It stops pain Instantly, heals a burn quickly, and leaves no scar. Chas. Rogers. GIVEN IIP ALL HOPE Eczema, Turning to Blood Poison. Treated by Specialists 8even Months without One Particle of Success. BODY RUNNING SORES. ' Condition Terrible. Life a Burden. Tried CUTICURA. In Three Days At tends to Business. Cure Permanent. In the KnrliiL' of lx.il I took that dreadful akin niavnav, lu teum. wnii'll turned Into 1 owl nolxm. I ooiuulled the best known eclllst In this uity. 1 noy irwtiou me tor avtn months but I never derived a particle of pood from any ot them. Tlii'V had given it up as a hom-leaa cure. I was covered withaorea from head 10 foot; I had run ning aorea ail over me, aomo of theut as lartre a a box of your Cuticiira. it Hut me humlmle of dollar with three ao- called suevialiats. My comiutoii wra ternuie. ,tY life waa almost a tmnlen , to me. I could not eat, drink, or aleeu. I waa nnahlntomlkand had clven myself upaidead. I tried all medicines imairiiukble, until a friend who had got relief advised uie to try Cmreu RcuicniKi. 1 sent out and gotTlieni, and whea 1 took ths first ihwe of your ('ctii-i'Ha RasoL wst I felt a little better; with three boxes of .our most valuable ci'Tiitra aim one ooiue ot rimri'MA Ukxolvist I wus now man. In throe davs I was lip walking around and attend In it to my ImslneM, and it is tho ('i'tichra and Cl'TU'fRA ItK.tni.YKNT that saved mo from ths jaws of death. This Is two years ago. wanted to sen if it hud txx-ii driven out of nry system. and 1 can say 1 hay never had any trouble siuos lur two years. i.tu. r. dukiiu, 2925 renn. Ave.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Bold throughout th world. Prir, Crrnrcai, toe ; rtiur, ito.; Kkholtint. 1. Pottis Daws AND Caa. Cunr UoK Proprietor, Voctoa. stsT M now to Cure ekls Diseasa," suited fra. Rill I'l.t-1, blackheads, red, rough, rhappad, ai I I 111 "T i'a cured by CUTici a boar. Nervous Instantly rrtiered by a Cntt- sirs FlMtar, becaus It Ti MllSCUlar taltn tb nerr fames sad hr- cure Mrrous pauaft, WCAKnCSS wcalEM, and aimibiM. . 3 J IRVING AVENUE IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. ; NdHoe is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, have determined to Improve Irving Avenue from the East line of 15th street to the west line of lsui street, all in the oity of Astoria as laid out and recorded by J. M. piuve ly, by grading to its fuJl width and es tablished grade, and by planking with new and sound fir plank twenty feet througih ths center, and by building sidewalks end gutters on both sides thereof. An the Improvements to be made in accordance with the plans end speclfl' cations and ordinances in relation thereto. The land, lots, end 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 desigmaited as follows, to-wtt: Commencing ait the southwest cor ner of Lot 6, in Block 64, and running thence East on the South line of Lots 6. 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1, of each of Blocks 64, 53 and 62, to the Southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 52. Thence Worth on the East line of said Lot 1, and the Rat 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 West 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. 6 and 6 in Block 52. Lots 1. 2, 3, I 6, 6, in Block 63, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 end 6 in Block 64, and all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, in Block 21, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 22. and Lots 7, 8, , 10, 11 and 12, in Block 23, and all of said tends, tots and premises within said designated limits of Bald district are to be subjected to suon assessment as benefitted by such improvement. Estimates of the expense of such im- provments and plans and diagrams or such work or improvements, and of the locality to be Improved have been deposited bji the City Surveyor with the Auditor and Police juage ror puo. 11c examination end may be inspected ait the office of such officer. At the next regular meeting of ths Common Council following the final publication of this notice, which meet' ing will be held on Wednesday, May 15th, 1895, at the hour of 7:30 p. m., at the City Baill, any objections that may be made to such proposed lm provement will be. considered by the council, end If by the time of said meeting a remonstrance against such improvement signed by residents of the oity owning more than one-half of the property in said district shall be filed with the Auditor end Police Judge such improvement shall not be ordered, 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 end Police Judg, CUty of Astoria. Astoria. Oregon. April 25, 1895. JEROME AVENUE IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of Astoria have determined to improve Jerome Avenue from the East line of 14th street to the west line of 15th street, aid In the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by J. M. Shively, by grad ing to Its full width end established grade, and by planking with new and sound flr plank throughout (he center and by building sidewalks and gutters on both sides thereof. All the improvements to be made In accordance with the plans end specifi cations and ordinances In relation thereto. Th InnA. Imtfl and nromlaMl sinnn which the special assessment shall be levied to defray the cost and expenses 0f 8ucn improvement and the district embracing said lands, lots and prem ises, be and the same ere designated as follows, to-wlt Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 12, in Block 65, and running thence South on a straight line to the the Southwest corner of Lot 6. Block 68. find thenoe North on a straight line to the Northwest corner of Lot 7, In Block 55, and thence East on a straight lino tr, tho Yttas-A nt hAoHnflllno-- nnri all lands and premises within said dls- trie and not within any street or al- ley ere subject to such assessment, 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 following the final publication of this notice, whloh meet ing will be held on Wednesday, May true iitn, ait tne nour of 7:30 p. m., at the City Hall, any objections that may be made to such proposed Improvement will be considered by thr council, and If by the time of said meeting a remonstrance against such Improvement signed by residents of the city owning more than one-half 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 counoll. 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-stiablish grade of lth street from sout.li 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 tho grade of 19th street in the part of the city laid out and recorded by J. M. ahlvely, from tiie south line of Exchange street ito the south line of Grund Avenue, so tthat the grade of said portion of sadd street when re-established will be at heights above the base of grades for said city as established by Ordinance No. 71, en titled "Ordinance No. 71, to estuibllsh a base of grades for the streets ot As toria," as follows, to-wt: At the south Hne of Exoftange street 19 feot. At Che nortlh line of Franklin avenue, SO feet. At the south line of Franklin ave nue, SO feet. At the north line of Grand avenue, 45 feet At the south line of Grand avenue. 45 feet. The street to te of the heights men tioned throughout the width thereof at trie respective points above desig nated, and the slops of the street be tween sucih designated points to bs straight or .even. At any time wtflhin ten flays from the final publication of this notice, to- wit: within ten days from the 16th day 1 of May. 1895. remonstrance can bs made atrainst said proposed alteration of grade and If within said time a written remonstrance against the same shall be made and filed with the Aud itor and PoUee Judge by the owner of three-fourths ot the property adja cent to said portion of said street, such alteration of grade shall not be made In any event. By order of ths Common Council. (Attest.) K. OSBURN. Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, Or, ilay M. IM. MAKEAttrBot,ve- Start by being the HHriR mo8' beautiiul creature in it. riUi IE If you have beauty preserve it. If not, you can improve your looks immensely. Where there's 8 ill there's a way. A good way is the use of my articlee, especially Lola Jlontez Greme 75 per pot. Brings beauty to the fnce by feed ing through the pkin pores, gives life to faded faces. Sold by Mrs D. K. BLOUNT, 457 Dnane St. As toria. Oregon. Mrs Nettie Har- WuWttf, rVdCtriBoo, America's I "WU K)vruv f beauty doctor, 40 and 42 Oeary St., San Francisco, Cul. .MUSIC HALb. KEATING & CO will open their Music Hall at 3W Astor street, w 8aturday the ICth. They will tit keep numberless gool 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, i 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 tne throueh rates to any point, reserve sleeping car accommodations for yon, and furnish you with through tickets via either the Northern, Union, South ern, Canadjan 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. C. J. TRENCHARD, Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. and Pacific Express Co. a. H0BE and PHOENIX INSURANCE CO'S. Custom House Broker and Commission Merchant. 50a Bond Street. Violin Lessons given by Mr. Emll Thielhorn, graduate of the Hamburg Conservatory, Germany; also a member of the Chicago Musical Society. Studio, corner of 12th and Commercia streets, up stairs. J. B. WYATT, Astoria, Oregon. Hardware, Sliip Chandlery, Groceries, Provisions, PAINTS and OILS. Special Attention Paid to Supplyln Ship. E. JlcNEIL, Receiver. Gives Choice of Tmo Transcontinental routes, Via Spokane and St. Paul. Via Ogtlen.Denvei and Omaha or St. Paul. Pullman and TourM lt.er Free Reclining Chair Cars. Astoria to San Francisco. OCEAN STEAMERS State. Saturday, May 4. Oregon, Thursday, May 9. State, Tuesday, May 14. Oregon. Sunday, May 24. State, Friday, May 24. Oregon, Wednesday, May 29. Astoria and Portlod Steamers. Hereafter the O. R. and N. Co.'s boats 1 will nin a m fallsinr hfttwAAn A stni puand. The Thompson will leave As- toria at (:45 a. m. dally except Sunday and Portland dally a S p. m. except Sunday. Ths T. J. Potter will leave Astoria at T p. m. ind Portland at t a. m, dally except Sunday. For rate and general Information call 00 or address C. F. OVERBAUGH, Commercial Agent, Astoria, Or W. H. HTJRLBURT, Ooo. Pas. Agt, Portland, Or. fin o) a r FREEMAN & HOLMES. Blacksmiths. Special attention paid to steamboat re pairing, first-class horseshoeing, etc. LOGGING CflfttP fflOHK fl SPECIALTY 197 Olney street, between Third and and Fourth Astoria. Or. BEER HALL, What the Gambrlnus Beer Mall 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. STEflPtt BAILEY GflTZERT. 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 davat?a. m. C.W.STONE, Agent Astoria. Telephone No. 11. E. A. Seeley, Gen'l Agt., Portland U. B. Scott, President. , EVERY REQUISITE FOR : First Class funerals : -AT- POHli'S Undertaking Parlors, THIRD STREET. Ratei Reasonable. Embalming a Specialty Indio The Oasis of the colorado desert Health Resort BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE SEA Absolutely Dry and Pure Tropical Climate Pronounced by Physicians the most Favorable in America for Sufferers from . . . Lung Diseases and Rheumatism Many Remarkable Cures The objections urged against Indie In the past by the large numbers whi otherwise would have been glad to tak advantage of Its beneficial climate, ha? Deen a lack of suitable accommoda tion. The Southern Pacific Company tanes pleasure in announcing, that sev erai Commodious and Comfortable Cottages have just been erected at Indio sta tlon, that will be rented to applicant! at reasonable rates. Tfcey are fur- nlthed with modern conveniences, sun plied with pure artesian water, and Ft situated as to gove occupants all thf advantages to be derived from a more or less protracted residence In this de Ugntful climate. (From the San Francisco Argonaut.) "In the heart of the great desert 0 the Colorado which the Southern Pa cilio road traverses there is an oasis called Indio, which, In our opinion, ii tne sanitarium of the earth, we be lleve, from personal investigation, thai for certain Invalids, the-e is no spot 01 mis planet so favorable. G. T. Stewart, M. D., writes: "The purity of the air, and the eternal sun shine, fill one with wonder and delight Mature has accomplished st much that there remains but little for man to do. As to its possibilities as a Health resort, here is the most per fect sunshine, with a temperature al ways pleasant, a perfectly dry soil for rain Is an unknown factor; pure oxygen, dense atmosphere and pur 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 havi no nesltancy In recommending this genial oasis as the haven of the afflict ed." INDIO, Us 612 miles from SAN FRANCISCO an J 130 miles from LOS ANOELEif Fare from Los Angeles For further Information Inquire of any Southern Pacific Company agen' or address, E. P. ROGERS, Aast Gen. Pass. Agt S. P. Co. J. B. KIRK LAND, Dist Pass. Agt Cor. First and Alder Sta, Portland. Or Are You Going East? Be sure and see that your ticket reads via T HE NORTH-WESTERN line:. -tl-.a CHICAGO. ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS -and- OMAHA RAILWAYS. This IB the GREAT SHORT LIN Between DULUTH, ST. PAUL, CHICACO And all Points South. Eiii-l and Their Magnificent Track, Peerless Ves tibuled Dining and Sleeping Car Train and Motto: "ALWAYS ON TIME " Have given this road a national reputa tion. All classes of passenge:-s 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. F. and P. Agt 248 Washington St.. Portland. Or. The Original & Genuine (WOBCKSTKBSHIRK) SAUCE Imports tho most delicious taetc anil 2tt to Hot & Cold bleats BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MBHMMtMsaiiaWSBaMlsWWJIIMMss Take None but Lea & Perrins Slgnatnro on every bottle of original & genuine John Duncan's Sons, New Vort J. A FAST A nit X I GENERAL CONTRACTOR, PILE DRIVER, HOUSE, BRIDGE AND WHARF BUILDEH. Address, box 180, Postoffice. ASTOIdA, on As Franklin says, good dress opens all doors, you should not lose sieht of .the fact that a perfect fitting suit is he main feature. VVanamaker & Brown are noted for fit, workmanship mil superiority of qualities. Their rep. -esentative visits Astoria every three months. Offlre G4 Dekum Building, Portland, Or Reserve orders till you have seen the spring line of samples. THE ASTOft'lA SAVINGS BAM Acts as trustee for corporation and mlivlduals. Deposits solicited. Interest will be allowed on nvne deposits at the rate of 4 per cent per annum. I. Q. A. BOWLBT President BEN J. YOUNG Vice President FRANK FATTON Cashlei DIRECTORS. J. Q. A. Bowlby, C. H. Page. BenJ Young, A. S. Reed, D. P. Thompson W. E. Dement, Gust Holmes. SEASIDE SAWPiL A complete stock of lumber on hand n the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus tic, celling, and all kinds of finish; nouldings and shingles; also bracket work done to order. Terms reasonable ind prices at bedrock. All orders promptly attended to. Office and yard at mill. H. T U tiOGAN. ProD'r. Sl(1e. Oreenn S. H. WILLETT, PLUMBING, (Jas and Steam Fitting, Hot Air, Steam and Water Heating.---- ITS Twelfth street. Aitorla. Or BONES. We buy fertilisers and fertilizing m eriitl of every description, Botie, horns, -tc., anil pay hifchfst c6h prices, bend 'is a trial shipment. VesterD Bone-Meal Co, 771 Mission Street, Sao Fnancisco, Cai GRAVIES, if-- SALADS, j- Pjff SOUPS, 3 i IWUx X, GAME, tj Rarebit. (77 t a