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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1896)
v.. THE DAILY ASTORIAN. WEDNESDAY MOUXIXrt, AlUl'ST 19. UttMl. TIDE TABLE FOR AUGUST. 1896. I HIOH WATKR. UreTWATSR. DATS. .. r.a, "a.m. .,v. "x? 'M.n IV ih.ra Kl;u m ft h mn Xdlunliu' VI M S O S 1 M li K 4 ( : , PiimlnT .11111 Oi VS ; O.VxVi I fOdti J. Mon.lnv.t7l i hi , J . Mi, J li 4l I li s TlKwUv.. IS 10 14 A.4 MMI, (34 -04 i tV4 wmnxi vii'ijii n..v ,m i 4 -.m i 4.M.1! nuini.u.va ii s.4 iM.t j ft : hsxi rrinay. ,n ;.o ii 4. i i eon i-i ; u i m. p. m. -is. etc, Mow ro Chmurm of Mm I si, ljt nr. it. New simm, l.v t mi vjr. a. r uu Moon. MATTERS MARINE Movtmtnta ol Veewle at Home and ElMhrt The British ship Troop, from Hong kong, was towed into the harbor yes terday- The Columbia arrived In from San Francisco yesterday morning and left up the river for Portland. Tenterday afternoon about 4 o'clock the Mansanlta. Captain Gregory, left out for the Sound and his long cruise. The captain -was very much disap pointed In not being able to stay for the regatta. The Boton correspondent of the Ma rin journa) says In Its Issue of Aug ust Sthi The new floating life-saving station which is anchored off City Foint, arrived here last Saturday in tow from her bullderg at Nc-aek, Conn. Tsh was a day behind time and conse quently her builder will owe $200 de jnurrae, to the government, but no time will be lust In equipping her at South Boston, so that she will probably be In service next week. The station ts the first of the kind ever constructed. She is 100 fet long. Si feet beam and C feet deep, and ts shaped like an old fashioned flat-iron, cut off square at the stern. But it Is the "harbor" cut out of the main deck at the stern that makes the boat a curiosity. This open ing cut Into the stern Is 30 feet long and 17 feet wide. It is surrounded by a wall six feet wide, upon which boats may be hauled. The upper deck ex tends the whole length of the boat, covering over the top of the harbor as well As the "station" will continually be at her anchors and head to the wind. It follows that the egress and Ingress of small boats from and Into the har bor will be conducted In a sheltered place, and one of the dangerous and disagreable features which life-savers have hitherto had to put up with, the launching of boats through the surf, will be obviated. In this harbor will be moored two naphtha launches for the use of the life savers, and a surf boat will hang on davits near at hand. As a whole, the craft looks something like a boathouse. She is built in a most durable manner, with a view of re sisting any storm with which she may have to battle. She has no marts or machinery, but is heavily bulkheaded and the main deck, which Is ten feet above the level of the sea, contains abundant room for the crew of eight men and the captain who will man the vessel. On this deck is a large pilot house seven feet high which will be used as a lookout There is abundant room for the comfort of the crew. She cost $7,000 exclusive of furnishings. WEEKLY CLIMATE AND BULLETIN. CROP Weather Warmer weather prevailed than during the preceding week. The mean temperature was 6S degrees, a rise of 4 degrees, the Increase being principally in the heat of the day. The highest temperature for the week was 92 degrees at P.oseburg on the llih, and the lowest was 50 degrees, which occurred this morning. The tempera ture decreased from Friday. A mist prevailed on Sunday morning, which amounted from a trace to .01 of an inch. The weather was clear up to Fri day; since then high fog has prevailed In the mornings, clearing off in the af ternoon. The winds have been varia ble, though generally northerly, and light In force. The smoke, which was cleared away by the rains, Is again ap peering and becoming more dense. Crops Harvesting and threshing continue. The weather has been favor able for this work, as well as for plow ing for fall-sown grain. Plowing is being pushed with vigor, and more than usual will be done. The threshing returns show the full effects of the unfavorable year. Farms that have always had from 35 to 40 bushels of fall-sown wheat per acre, have, this year, from 20 to 30 bushels. Early spring sown grain is poorer, yielding only from 10 to 18 bushels per acre. Late-sown spring grain will yield even less . The grain Is somewhat smaller, and in platen shriveled; this was caus ed by the hot, dry weather of July. For the first time in the history of the country the grain crop is poor In a comparative sense. Oats are propor tionately poor, and the same with other grain. Harvesting and threshing will continue two weeks longer. Reports this week indicate that the rains did no damage, but were of great benefit to gardens and late-sown grain. The po tato crop was injured by the dry July weather, but It has Improved since the rain. Corn is unusually good. Corn Is not grown extensively In Oregon, for the cool nights are Injurious to Its growth and development; this year, however, the heat of July, which was unusual, proved very beneficial to the corn, and "the rains then following gave It unusual growth. Hops are yet In burr, and from present Indications the picking will be ten days later than usual. Many hop yards have not been cultivated this year, owing to the poor hop markets, but those which have been cultivated are making good growth. Prunes are ripening, but ow ing to the failure of the prune crop many growers will not have enough to run their dryer, while others will club together and In this way obtain enough green fruit to warrant the running of the dryers. Peaches are ripening, but they, too, are a very deficient crop. Apples are not as good as usual, neith er In quantity nor quality. Pears are ripening and they will be a very fair crop. Blackberries continue to be quite plentiful. Watermelons and cassabas are ripe and are very plentiful. The fruit crop being a partial failure, and the grain crop as well, causes some to report the conditions really worse than what they are. The cltumtlc conditions In May and the fore part of June were phenomenal, and the tveult I a phenomena In the grain and fruit; that Is, a shortage, conditions new to Ore gon. Pasturage continues In fair condition, and stock is quite fat and doing very well. The weather conditions at present In dicate continued fair weather and slight temperature changes for the net week. Warmer weather will prevail In the afternoon and It will be cooler at night, thus making the average about the same. Within the next two weeks cooler weather, day and night will prevail. Should the temperature become by September 1 much cooler than It usually Is, then the fall rains will set In earlier than usual; but should temperature above the normal prevail, then the rains will be delay I Meteorological science has not advanc ed to such a degree as yet as to allow of long-range and accurate forecasts; all long-range weather forecasts, cov erlng several weeks or months, are based on unreliable data; they are not specific, intelligent or reliable. Through the work of the weather bureau it is probable that the time will come when very accurate short-time and quite re liable long-time forecasts can b Is sued. OREGON'S INIH'STKIAL EXPOSI TION. Mr. B. S. Pague. chairman of the state and county exhibits, at the ex position, opening In Portland on Sep tember 19th. Is giving extensive clr culntlon to the following letter. The Astorlan has been especially requested to give space to Its publication: Portland, Or.. August IS. 1SJ5. Pear Sir: The success of the Exposi tion of 1895 was in a large degree due to the public spirit manifested by the cltixens of the stste and of Washing ton, shown in their contribution of products, which were so extensive as to almost bewilder all who saw them. The mangement of the exposition this year is practically the same as it was last year, and we feel that even great er success will attend our efforts this year than which was obtained last. We cannot make It a success without the aid of the people of Oregon and Washington, and this is addressed you to sk your co-operation. I am aware of the fact that the grain crop is not up to its usual excellence; that the fruit, crop Is more dfticicnt than It ever was before; that vege tables are not an average, In fact. that all products are not as good nor as plentiful as they were last year. This deficiency can be overcome by every person interested in the mate rial progress and welfare of the state taking an Interest in the exposition and forwarding us an exhibit. Many last year in visiting the exposition. said: "Those are good exhibits, but I have better at home." We collect the best that can be obtained, but can only do so by generous co-operation on the part of all . We have Ave distinct departments, and solicit your interest in all or at least in the one that you can help In. The department on mineral, w hich In cludes gold, silver iron, copper, cinnl bar, lead, tin, and other ore, coal, building stcne and articles manufac tured out of the natural products of Oregon. The forestry department In cludes wood of all kinds, and articles of any and every description made out of wood, Grain and grass department, and this Includes everything under this head, including vegetables, hops, flour, corn and ail growing things and arti cles manufactured from the same. Fruit department, which will consist of fruits, green, dried, canned, and fruits of all kinds In all forms. Fish department will include an exhibit of canned fish, fresh and dried fish, a hatchery of salmon, fishing tackle, etc. There will be miscellaneous depart ments of articles not mentioned in the above. Can we have your assistance and co-operation? We will transport all exhibits free of charge to this city, and such as you wish will be returned at the close of the exposition free of charge. This circular is sent to all the well known and public spirited citizens and I hope for hearty co-operation. The Immigration Board is doing a great work to induce a desirable class of farmers to Immigrate to the Pacific Northwest, and now you are asked to help us to show what our resources are Conditions are somewhat discour aging, but active work on the part of our public people will enthuse the gen eral class and circumstances will then be benefited for all. Kindly write me, a postal card or letter, If I can expect your co-operation I shall further com munuicate with you and give directions for shopments of exhibits. Trusting for a favorable reply, I am. Very respectfully yours, B. S. PAGUE, Chairman Committee State and Coun ty exhibits. REWARD OF MERIT. It Is said that Herman Wise sold more men's suits last week than had ever been sold In Astoria by any store during one week; his 111.50 special suit sale Is said to be the reason of It, Men would go from one store to an' other to price suits and then buy one of Wise's now famous 111.50 suits. Good judges, say that Wise's $11.50 suits are equal to $15 and $17.50 suits sold elsewhere. These suits are lined well, sewed with silk, they fit well and Mr. Wise keeps all suits bought at his fine store In repair for one year, be sides Herman Wise has always shown the most enterprise and Astorlans ap predate enterxirlslng people; and It Is well that they do, else enterprise would be at a discount and gratitude a by word. Some people act every time the door b?ll rings hs though they expect the sheriff. ROYAL Baking Powder bat been awarded highest honors at every world't tab? where exhibited. The DE And Only Modern Department Store in Columbia THE POPULAR 523 Commercial St. Just Received, a New Line of Women's, Children's Kid Spring Heel Shoes, Kid and Cloth Tops. Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets Try a P. IN. C. H. COOPEE Oldest, The Largest Y GOOD Succeaaors to COPI2LAND A TIIORSICN. 15 ALBERT Corset. The Leading Shoe & SHOE STORE Gts. ' -They are the 25 centilKind. DUNBAR, Astoria. Co. Misses' and with 0.R.&N. OIVICH CHOICIO Or TRAflSCOHTlHEflTAii ROUTES. Via Spokane and St. Paul Via Ogden, Dnver and Omaha or St. Paul Pullman and Tourist Sleepers Free Reclining Chair Cars Astoria to Sao Francisco, Columbia, Wednesday. July 32. Nut. of Cal,, Monday. July IT. Columbia, haiurday, Aug. I. Mats of Cal., Thursday. Augu.l 1 Columbia. Tuesday, August II. Hut. of Cat., Huiutay. August II Columbia. Friday, August II. Htat. of Cal.. Wednesday. August il Columbia, Monday, August 11. Astoria and Portland Sttamtra. T. J. Toller leaves I'orllsnd Mon days it I i m Tuesdays and Thurs days at I l. m, and Palurdaya at I p. m. Leaves llwaco Monday., Wednes day and Fridays at 4 p. m. and Hun days at i t. m. leaves Aatorla Mon days, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sun days at T . m It. It. Thorni'ton Iraves Aelorla dally eicvpl Hunday, at a. in. I.cvr I'ort- and dally. r.r(l Hund.y. at I l. in. Saturday at II l. in. Tickets of steamers Ocean Wavs an4 Telephone sr. (otd on all lhe. taia. All four boats u to each other'. dks earn night and morning fur fr.lslit and. passengers. For rat, and general Information Mil on or addree. 0. W. 1-OL'NSl'EltnT. Agent. W. II. IIUItl.lit'ftT, Uen. fat As I., Portland. Or. Are You (iomjj Hast? Us sur and s that your ticket reads via THE NORTH-WESTERN I i iMr th CI I1C A GO. ST. PAUL, MINNKAI'OUS and OMAHA RAILWAYS. This Is Uis QUE AT SHORT LINK n.twMo JULUTH. ST. PAUL, CHICAGO And all Point Kant and South. Th.lr Magnlflr.nl Track. I'rerl.u V..- llbuled I lnlng and Kleeulng Car Train. anl Motto; "ALWAYS ON TIME " I lav. given tnta roan a national reputa tion. All claaar. of paaeenser carried on the veatlbuled train, without itra oharse. Hlilp your freight and travel ovor tills famous line. All agents havs tickets. W. II. MKAD, F. P. RAVAOK, Uen. Agent. Trsv. F. snd P. Agb Ml Washington st, Portland, Or. A YEAR AND A HALF AGO the llurllngton Itouta's Now Short Una to ths East and Mouth was opened for business. During thrso U months thousands of travelers havs patronlsrd It and by so doing havs not on ly saved much valuabls time but havs gained new Ideas of how railroad should bs run. Thsy havs learned, among other things, that. IJurllneton trains are al ways on time; that ths Burlington's track Is In m i comparably superior to any other In ths West; that ths phrase Comfort. Bpeed and Safety means something on the Bur lington. Omaha, Kansas City, . St. Louis, Chicago. Write for Information . about rates and trains. A. C. SHELDON, G. A., Tortland, Oregon. THE A DOVE PICTURE DOES NOT REPRESENT A paa.eng.r train on ths Chicago, Mil waukee snd' St. Paul Railway, No. Its -tarln. ara veatlbuled, heater by steam, and lighted by alsctrlolty. Each sleep car berth has an sl.etrlo reading lamp. Its dining cars ars ths beat In ths world, . and Its ooaohes ars palaoes on wheels. This great railway, eonnsotlng as It -do, with all transcontinental lines at Bt Paul and Omaha, assures to ths tarvellng -pulillo ths beat servlcs known. Tickets via ths Chicago, Milwaukee and Bt Paul . Hallway ars on sals at all railroad tlckst offices to any point In ths United Slates . or Canada. For maps, folders snd other -information, addreea. C. J. EDDY, General Agent, J. W. CABKT, Portland. Or. . Tray. Pass and Tkt. Agent, Portland, Or,