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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 14, 1896)
THE DAILY AsTokiAN. IT EST) AY MORXIXO. JULY It. IBM, 22 QEH... A RESORT FOR Corner GENTLEMEN Commercial IldllthSU. ALEX CAMPBELL. PrP. VVi-iiviv.ui Columbia Hartor Land Co. CORNER BOND and ELEVENTH STS. Mips on application. New Astoria... located at the terminus of tbe Astoria and Columtia River Railroad, at tne mouth of the Columbia River. It fronts on the deep water of the Columbia River Harbor, and bein? perfectly protected from wind and seas, affords the very best docks for ships on this bay: therefore, it Is the exact spot for the seaport of the preat Northwest. These facts were recognized by the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Co. when New Astoria Was Selected as the Starting Point for their Railroad and the Location for the Terminals. New Astoria Is platted upon a plane high enough for perfect drainage, and well protected by a high ridge behind it. Its streets and avenues are wide, and. in fact. It is laid out on modern plans. Extensive street Improvements are now un der way. II An offic. has been opened by tha pro prietor one door out of the Croaby hardware .tore. Call, be ahown the merit of this property, and Invest. The New Astoria Company .comtSrSl st Something New... Children's and Youth's Steel Shod Shoes, all Size and Styles W. also carry a fin. Una ot ladles and man', shoes, from the best to the lowest reliable goods. Ail goods warranted Just a represented. JOHN HAHN CO.. 479 Commercial 8 tree t. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER. Local weather for the 24 hours end ing at 5 p. m. yesterday, furnished by the United State. Department ot Agri culture, Weather Bureau. Maximum temperature, 77 degrees. Minimum temperature, 51 degrees. Precipitation, none. Total precipitation from September 1st, 1S95, to date, 77.10 Inches. Excess of precipitation from Septem ber 1st, 1895, to date, .28 Inches. TODAY'S WEATHER. Forecast For Washington and Ore gon, fair weather. AROUND TOWN. Unquiet meals make ill digestions. Shakespeare. Out of town resorts are booming. Linen gowns grow more numerous every day. Have you seen the new moon with Its points up? Foard & Stokes' store is receiving a freBh coat of paint Dr. W. I. Howard, Homceopathlst, 686 Commercial street. Mayor Taylor went to Portland Sun day night on a business trip. J. T. Long, the O. R. and X. attor ney, spent Sunday at Gearhart. Fresh strawberries every morning at lowest market price. C. B. Smith. Mr. J. A. Duffy left for San Francisco on the Columbia Sunday morning. Tbe finest separator cream In the City at bedrock prices at C. B. Smith's. Capt. E. J. Rathbone, of the O. It. and N., paid a visit to llwaco Sunday. Billy Wright, of the Parker House, Is recovering from his attack of rheuma tism. Dr. W. A. Barmore, son of Manager Barmore, of the Gearhart, was In town yesterday. A good Democrat said yesterday that Bryan and Bewail would have no show in Astoria. Clarkson & jMrvin LONG FIR PILING Promptly Furnished Beaver Hill and Gilman ror aiS?ir.."K,S5So,?jffirjt rnic. ELMORE. SANBORN A If you will look into the situation yon will we that WARRENTON- is the cream of west side property. The center of improve ments is here, and as an investment for business or a home there is nothing to equal it in the whole proposition. In WARRENTON lots are all large, full size, 50x100. Prices range from $150 to $250 each. Sold on installments. Terms to suit. Save your change and buy a lot in WARRENTON Just received, a choice stock of fine teas, coffees and spices, at Foard & Stokes Co. Mrs. F. P. Kendall and Miss A. Du ren made a trip to Flavel on the Potter yesterday. Best Ice cream In town, cheap. Par lors for ladies. Astoria Creamery, 155 Duane streeL Jack Reed's new bat was anchored yesterday so that it could not get away from its owner. Cream from the celebrated Mikado cream separator, fresh every day, at Foard & Stokes Co. You can buy a razor strop at Rogers Drug Store, 459 Commercial street, from twenty cents to 14 each. The well known Portland attorney, L. W. Cox, left up from the beach Sun day evening for the city. Mr. Ahlo S. Watt, tax agent of the O. R. and N. Company, of Portland, was In the city yesterday. A face bath In buttermilk or rose water Is much more refreshing on a warm day than cold water. The Press and Power House nines played a tie game of baseball at tbe Smith's point grounds Sunday. The increased passenger rates from Astoria to San Francisco, will take ef fect on the steamer sailing the 21st Inst. Go to the Spa for your candles and ice cream. The only first-class place In town. Crushed fruits always on hand. Mr. N. J. Craln and family yesterday moved over to Warrenton. Mr. Craln will open a drug store in that growing town. J. W. and V. Cook's families have taken possession of Perry Trulllnger's cottage, the Trlwold, at Gearhart. for the season. Last evening twenty-two children were counted at play in one block on Tenth street. Astoria is all right for little folks. The new cars are now running on the Seashore road, and give the great est satlBfaction to both employes and passengers. Mr. C. W. Stone has taken his old position as agent for the White Collar Line in Astoria, to succeed Mr. Mauzey, transferred. Mr. B. Campbell, general freight agent of the O. K. and N., and family, of Portland, male a flying trip to Sea side Sunday. J. W. Welch and wife, J. W. Conn and Wife, C. W. Fulton and family, Clyde Fulton and family, F. I. Dunbar Boom Company 216 and 217 Chamber of Commerce Portland, Oregon ...COAL ... Try It., CO. Afents. AstorU. and family, and Eben Rogers, drove to Saddle Mountain Sunday. I Ice cream by the bushel at C. B. Smith's. Ice cream oda a specialty. Prlvat. parlor, for ladles. 4SJ Com- j merclal tret. j Julius Siege, S. M. Cooper. R. Alex- n.w il McDonald. Portland: Thos. Poyle. West port, registered at the Par ker House yesterday. The ladies of Grace church will five a tea at the residence of Mrs. F. I. Dunbar tomorrow, Wednesday, the 15th Inst., from 3 to 5 p. m. Capt. Larklns, of the Telephone, It so hot In Portland that he Is glad to have his run changed so that he can spend his afternoons In Astoria. It was reported last evening that Mr. Kben Rogers was slightly Indisposed from the effects of the wrestling match on the way to Saddle mountain Sun day. Mrs. G. W. Lounsberry and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Alex Campbell at Bonnie Brae cottage. The old man had to stay at home, much to hi re gret. The managers of the railroad have decided that if possible they will wait for the arrival of one of the rail ships before laying the steel across the new bridge. Thomas Russell, engineer of the tug Escort, wife and family, with Mr. John McCullough, have gone to the Lewis and Clarke to make hay on Wm. Lar son's place. On the !0th Instant the rate of "5 cents per one hundred pounds on salm on In carload lots from Astoria to Houston and Galveston. Texas, will take effect. Mr. J. J. Chambreau. of the O. R. and X. auditor's office, Portland, located his family at Seaside Sunday for the season, and returned to Portland on the evening boat. A. X. Smith, Walter Jackson. E. A. Seeley, E. T. Johnson. R. Helnbach, wife and daughter, Portland. H. B. Bnrthwlck, Goble, were guests of the Occident yesterday. The Astoria Examiner nine lost two games of baseball In Portland Sunday. They were at a disadvantage, however. In several ways, and the game cannot be taken as a test one. Service at St. Thomas' -by-the-Sea, Skipanon, next Thursday evening (July 16), at 7:45 o'clock. Also Sunday next at 11 a. m. and in the evening a con firmation service at 7:30. Astorians who complained of the heat yesterday ought to take a trip to Chi cago and spend a day or two there. There is no finer weather on earth than In Astoria when it comes right. Captain Ackley, of the steamer State, has resigned his command and gone East on a vacation. Captain Green, well known in Astoria, has been ap pointed to the command of the State. In the police court yesterday Frank Cuslick was fined $5 for being drunk, and Fred Xelson (who Is no relation of Judge Xelson) and John Wltler, were fined 110 each for being drunk and dis orderly. Mr. E. P. Johnson, representing Hon eyman, DeHart & Co., of Portland, the new railroad contractors, was In the city yesterday looking over the ground. He returned to Portland on the even ing boat. The travel to the Clatsop beaches Is rapidly increasing. Gearhart Hotel will open on the lath. The Seaside Ho tel will be opened in a few days under the management of Mr. Carl Epperiy, of Portland. The fire department yesterday wash ed off Commercial street from the cor ner of 12th to 9th by the use of hose at the different hydrants. The boys got a little exercise, and the streets are now clean and passable. Mayor Taylor Saturday night vetoed the ordinance for the Improvement of the streets to connect with the new Lewis and Clarke road. The ordinance will come up for passage again at the meeting of the council tomorrow night. Superintendent Lester, of the Sea shore road, was over yesterday from Warrenton, and says that he expects to have trains running regularly to Fla vel to exchange business with the boats for the Seaside travel today or tomor row. A lady on the hill was much Interest ed yesterday evening In watching the movements of a family of swallows domiciled on the porch of her house. Six little mouths had to be fed and dur ing the long, warm afternoon both Mr. and Mrs. Swallow made Incessant trips HERE ARE BARGAINS for worms, fevdlng each Mile one In turn, and never missing a mouth, while singing all the time lit happy glee. Some of the human family might draw a lesson of content. If you want to see the latest In pho tography call on Snodgras. He Is making carbon equal to the best Port land galleries at one-half the usual price In order to Introduce this very fine and absolutely permament grado of work. Mr. Walter Seaborg. son of the salm on king, of llwaco, passed through the city Sunday evening on hi way lo London. England. His father in bid ding him good bye on the boat, came very nearly being carried off on the same trip. Recorder Williams received the fol lowing deeds for record yesterday: C. R. Hlgglns to Patrick Shoml.litdt. Lot S, Mock $, Astoria Addition to Warreii ton, JltXl; J. J. Wilson and wife, to M. F. Heard. Lots 3 and 3. Mock 41. Pa cific Addition, JoOO. The Columbia Camera Club will give an outing to Kamm's farm in a few days. The steamer Mayflower will he chartered for the occasion. It will be remembered that this club had many enjoyable trips last year, and this Is the first of the season of U'.'ti. The frogs and switch fittings which arrived the other day for the A. .and C. R. R. R., and which are on the Telephone dock, caused much favorable comment. It Is evident that they lire made for rails larger than nny ever before laid on the Pacific itia.it. A. L. Fox and H. I). Thing returned yesterday from their fishing trip to the upper Necannlcuin. They reported having tmd a line time, and that they dined on chicken both days and did not steal the birds either, and brought home several baskets full of trout which thoy did not buy. Ry an Inadvertance Contractor Jos. Suprenanl's name was omitted from the list of officers and contractor en gaged on Kopp's new brewery, which was filed In the leaden box burled In the corner stone. Mr. Surprenant Is the principal contractor of the entire building, and his name headed those on the original list, but was carelessly omitted from those on the copy. The work being done by Mr. Surprenunt and his assltsants Is second to none. At the monthly meeting of Alert Hook and Ladder Co. held last evening, the nomination of F. M. Green for the position of chief of the fire deparment as made by Engine Co. No. 1 at their last meeting was unanimously endors ed, as was also the nomination of Jen Hansen for the position of first assis tant chief. R. M. Stuart, Fred Sail and John McGuire were elected delegates to the convention of the Oregon State Volunteer Firemen's Association which meets In this city next month. If some people don't stop abusing their horses there will be trouble In Astoria. One housekeeper reports that a man who delivers goods to her al most every day Is in the' habit of un mercifully kicking his horse, and that she will be glad to find a way of put ting a stop to such cruelty. There are laws In the state of Oregon, and It Is the duty of every official to see that they are enforced. Every one should take steps to bring such offenders to Justice. Owing to circumstances not within the control of the director, the service of sacred music announced for last Sunday at the Methodist church was not carried out as designed. Although the choir was fully prepared, it unfor tunately happened that on Saturday, the tenor, Mr. J. W. Belcher, upon whom much of the weight of the music rested, was seized with a severe sore throat, but bravely endeavored to sus tain his part. Xotwlthstandlng, it soon became apparent that his hoarseness would not permit him to do Justice either to himself or the music, and he was reluctantly compelled to abandon the effort. The first two numbers of Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. CREAM mm FOtfDffl Most Perfect Made. 40 Yean tbe Standard. mm A Beautiful Addition on the West Side. H SULO h ...WATCH... FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT the program were very beautiful anil were well sung, and It was much re- j li retted that the circumstances did not permit the remainder to be rendered, j Sunday evening Histiop Morrl came j over from the beach, and much to the j surprise; of Grace church people preach-i ed the vesper sermon. HI text vn from Mat. IT.-M-ST. nnd the subject aj upon the payment of taxes for thej maintenance of the church by the Hon In whose honor all church service were ; held. Peter found the money In the j fish' mouth with which to pay the lax for himself and his Muster. The Mas- j ter In His garb of humanity, conformed i to the usage and law governing those whom He came to save. The sermon was an eloquent one, nnd appropriate, to the time. The first eleven of the Astoria Foot- j ball Club, and Several substitute, will ; leave the tvcldetit Hotel at o'clock sharp tonight In vehicle for the Smith' Point ground where they wIlF, devote a couple of hour to practice. '. It I requested that every member of. the team be In attendance, as It I ab- i solutely necessary that the men get all possible practice tefor Saturday.! On that day they meet llwaco In this city. The llwaco team defeated South' Itend last Sunday by a score of six j goals lo S, after a hard struggle. They play a splendid game, and the A. F. O. , will have one of the toughest battles ' It ha ever experloitced, to beat them, j IlICYCLR ACADEMY. Sherman ft Thing have opened a rbllng school next door to r-irio Kxpresa office. Competent Instructor constantly In St ' tendance. Cleveland .tnd Creacent bi cycle for sale and rent. THE IvH'lll.i: Ml'tlDER. The coroner' liwiiost held Sunday on the iHidies of the two men murdered on ' the north side of the Coluinblu opposite j this city, curly Saturday morning, fall-1 ed to produce any evidence which would Indlcute who were the pi rpo-1 trutors of one of the most atrocious! murders committed on this river, or whether In fact the double murder might not have been a duel between the two men. or whether It was not a case of vengeance for wrongs commit ted by them. Chris. VeJIns wa a well-known bar tender In this city, and for year wa a 'longshoreman In Portland and other places. Recently he opened a whisky scow near Megler's station. Point El lice. Frank Nelson ha for a number of year been foreman for Megler's can nery and recently ha been In charge of the receiving and weighing of fish at the station near which the tragedy occurred. VeJIn was not a general favorite, on account of his high tem per and stubborn disposition. Xelson, on the other hand, particularly since hi marriage, was one of the most pop ular men on the river, and could do almost anything with the flsherm n. Xelther of the men were member of the fishermen' union, although in sym pathy with that body. In the earlier part of Friday night VeJIns sold a number of salmon to the Scandina vian fishermen at Desdemona sands, for which he received $28. He then return ed to his whisky scow and about 1 o'clock he and Xelson took a short piece of net in a small skiff and stated they were yoing out to catch a few fish. About 2 o'clock cries for help were heard and a number of shot fir ed. A Greek fisherman named Castro testified that he rowed in a skiff to where the noise came from and par ties who heard him coming warned him to turn back or they would shoot him. He turned back and endeavored to get some of his companions to go with him and Investigate the trouble. This they refused to do. VeJIns wa found in his skirt grasping an oar In the act of rowing and fallen forward on his knees, shot through the neck and evi dently killed Instantly. His rlflo was lying beside him In the boat, his watch was on hi person, but no money In his pockets. A friend took the wa-ch, but when the coroner arrived next day the rifle was missing, which may have been stolen by parties who took the money from hlH pockets. A short dMtance away on the beach, Xelson's body was found floating In the water with one shot through his side and one through his head, either of which would have caused death. Both men were powder stained, Indicating that the shooting was done at close range. Friends of the men state that both bore good characters as to their hon esty of dealing, and It Is asserto , ru mors to the contrary, that neither litd any money of consequence. As both were the best possible friends, It Is cer tain others must have attacked them. It is rumored In certain quarter that the dead men had been spotted for net lifting and were caught the night that There's mora clothing destroyed by poor soap than by actual wear. "Hoe Cake" soap contain no free alkali and will not Injur th. finest lace. Try It and notlc. the difference In quality. Boas, Hlgglns Co, ; HHUIIIIUIHHMHIIIIIHIIIUHminilUH fT Trlfi j LIGHTEST STORE ) IN TOWN tllll CI'MTOHKItfi HKt WHAT THKV AMK III YINU. Interest Th. reputation of our now Paruou an.ao culls 1 now w.ll Mtabllht. There, t. something attracttv. about them. In Price. They Are Attractive i (. ' I t Inl.h. Thar. I something about them TO Vl:.X COIPI'.TITHIN TO PLEA5I! Ot H PATRONS Hay W Not PIcaM YouP Herman Wise Th Kellabla Colli KCUL T. .'rlc ClalhUr. bat. lit. and nth.. Hiaiiwn the tragedy occurred, If not In the act, perhaps confiscating fish from other boat along the beach, and that their death wa an net of vengeance. Their friend declare, they would not be guilty of such action and It I prohahlu the truo fuct will never be known. The two men arrested by the shcrlf prov ed to have no knowledge of the affair that would so far Implicate them. Neither of the men are known to have taken any part In the strike a scab or otherwise. The affair will probably go down upon the annals of crime a one of the unfathomable mysteries which are common to the tower Columbia. The U. S. (Jov't Reports thow Royal Baking Powder superior to all otbert, PROPOSALS FOR KUKCTION OF IU'ILDINO. Sealed proposal will be received at the office of the undersigned until noon July l"th, for furnishing of material and erection of a two-nsimed house for bridge tender at Young', bay draw bridge. Plans and specification, ran be een at the office. The right 1 reerved to reject any or all bid. NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION Ct). Salton Sea Salt tor baths at the Estes-Conn Drug Store. 10c and 25c per package. For 15 cent you can lecur. an txcel- Itnt wall-nrvtd meal at th Don Ton Rtataurant, No. 671 Commercial treat Thy ara alao fully preparad to Mrva all kind of flah, gama and dallcacle. ot th. aeason, aa well a oyater In .vary Imaglnabl atyl at th. loweat living price. Com. one and you will on Unua to com. OUR CORNER. A rantleman'a resort, at corner Bond and 11th trts. Th. flnaat brand of j liquor, and cigar always on hand. Call ' and try u. ANDERSON PETERSON. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorla. Use Webfoot Corn Cure. No cure no pay. For sale at Ks-tes-Conn Druer Store. Meany I th lending tailor, and pays the highest cash price for fur skin. TO CONTRACTORS. Proposals Wanted for Building Depot. Sealei proposals will bo received by the undersigned at tho ofllce of th. A. and C. R, R, R. In Astoria until noon of Wednesday, July 15, for the con struction of a depot building and foun dation wharf. Plans and specifications can be seen at the offices of the com pany In Astoria. Approved bonds will be required of the successful bidder. Bids will be received separately for the wharf and station building. The un dersigned reserving the right to re ject any or all bids, NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION CO. Astoria Land & Investment Co. 462... Bond Street... Astoria, Or. R. L.Boyle &Co. Estate LOANS AND INVESTMENTS COMMP.NCIAU MT. LADIES'---' Clonk iiuJ Suit made to order or rviuly Hindu nt tha ..UNIQUE.. FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING C. A. LO Vf-RE & CO. Udlc' Tailor.. WANTED. " Gentleman desire to secure, laid. Isird for the summer. In prlvat fam ily. Address M , Aatorlan office. WANTED Iiy an experience wom an, situation In prlvat fmlly, to do general housework and rooking. Ad drc I, X., Astorlan office, WANTED Good lady solicitor; dain ty work, good romnilMlou. A lilre. Mr. V. L. Fought. Davis street, Portland. Or. W A NTKD Situation ty experience! woman a chamber maid, nallreM or to do light housework. Address Ilog t2. city. VANT1CI At once; active agent, for each county. Exclusive control and no risk. Will clear 13 to :'j hundred dollar a year. Knclose stamp for full particular or lie for il ample. nig Rapid Mineral Water Co , IHg ttapld Mich. FOR BALK. Foil HALiv-Al a bargain, stor room, stork of good and old-established business, located In the brat bust-n- section of Astoria. Reason for elllng, owner' ag. and physical con dition Incapacitate him from attending to business. Apply 231 Aator street. FOR SALE Five room house, with large tot, well located In ulurb of Astoria. Address llox TSU, city. JAPANESE OOODB - Flrawork. - Jua Out )ut received Juat what you ant, at Wing Lea's, Ml Commercial tr.t. FOR RENT. Foil RENT Furnished room; ap ply 380 Exchange atreat. FOR RENT Three furnished room, with or without board. Apply Ul 7th street. FOR RENT Three or four rooms, t board, at Mr. E. C. Holdea'a, corner Duane and Ninth (treat. Prlr. raaaoa abl. LOST. LOST OR STOLEN A check for 145.30, drawn on Flrat National Rank, of Portland, etiilor-d by O. L. llanaen. Finder plcaso notify "F." care Asto rlan office, and claim reward. LOHT Over the bar, Friday morn ing, fishing boat and net. llout paint ed dark blue, and net buoys mark ed "T. P." Finder will be handsomely rewarded by returning same, or giving Information which will lend to It. re covery to Blmon Pakkllo, Elmore', can nery, Astoria. TIME TABLE OF THE Sea Shore flaitaait In effeot Saturday, June 20th, ISM. Leave Seaside at 7:30 a. m., dnlly. Leuve Young's Buy at 9:15 a. m. dally. Leaves Seaside at 8:30 p. m. dally except Sunday, Leave. Young's Hay at 6:15 p. m. dally except Sunday. Leaves Seaside at 4:30 p. m. Sunday. Leaves Young's Day at 6 p. m. Sun day. Steamer E. L. Dwyer leave. Flavel1. dock for Young's Roy at 8:30 a, m. and at 4:30 p. m. dally except Sunday. Sundays at 8:30 a, m. and 5:30 p. m. C. F. LESTER. Superintendent. FROM NOW UNTIL BPRINO Overooats and wlntor wrap will bo In fashion, They can b dlscardod, tempor arily while traveling In th. stam-hated trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Hallway. For solid comfjrt, for apted and for aafety, no oth.r line can eompar. with this great railway of th. Wait,