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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

Rees Williams has a fine place at
Chinook, Pacific county. He is
dyking his tide land. Residents of
that region have the same experience
as our Clatsop county land owners
the dykes must be built broad at the
base and high to be satisfactory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

There was a merry gathering at
Jno. Kopp's residence last evening,
the occasion being "housewarming"
on the occasion of he and his family
moving into their new domicile. The
Western Amateur band was there in
uniform, and serenaded, there was
large gathering and all present en-
loved themselves.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

East Portland is in a worse fix
than Astoria. The East Portland
city council has lost a sewer, which
has sunk out of sight. Astoria has
no sewers, and can't lose any. As
the old Arkansaw man said when the
calf swallowed his only shirt: "Them
ez has must lose"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

Report comes of what was almost a
collision in the lower bay yesterday
between the steamer Gen. Can6y.
and the schooner G. g. White, but
which, resulted in nothing worth
chronicling.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

Major 7. J. Blakeney, superintend.
ent of the life saving service of this
coast, says that as sooD as the funds
are available the new life saving sta
tions will be built at Yaquina bay,
Umpqua river, Gray's harbor, and at
Loomis' place, in Pacific county.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

]. P. Belts, formerly of this city,
now genial resident of Port Town
send, and Miss Annie Humbel, OF
this city, were married at Port Town
send last Monday. Capt. Jas. Car
roll. of the steamer AncOn. acted as
best man on the occasion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

The County of Forfar, AUotross.
Alliance, Gen. Miles and Dolphin
crossed ont yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

In the police court yesterday, H.
Stark, indecent exposure, was fined
$40; 9. Johnson, drunk, 50; ]. A.
Cleveland, vagrancy, $40.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

A good many election bets are now
being made. Some are betting Oh
their wishes, Others on their Judge
ment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

The Pullman Car company is now
building 600 box cars for the o. r. &
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

The smallpox scare in Yamhill
county has entirely died ont.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19
Private Rooms.

At the Telephone Restaurant for sup
pers, parties, etc. The best cooked 10
order.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

Ludlow's Ladies' $500 Fine Shoes ;
also Flexible Hand turned French Kids,
at p. j. GooDMAN's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

The latest style of Gents Boots and
Shoes at P.J. GooDMAN's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

A fine cup of coffee, at the Telephone
Restaurant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

The finest and juiciest steak at the
Telephone Restaurant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19
When You SO to Portland

Frank Fabre, Occidental hotel restau-
rant, will be glad to see his Astoria
friends, A good dinner at q moderate
price and everything In season.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

IHE AsToRIAN guarantees to its adver-
users the largest circulation Of any newspa-
per published on the Columbia river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19
Ta,.nnon-I,odgtng House.

Best Beds i'm town. Rooms per nigh
20 and % cts, per week Sl.50. New anc
clean. Private entrance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19
Good Mich Cow and Calf,

EOR SALE. cow GIVES sL GALLONS
Il milk, daily. Apply to
OTTO PETERSON,
Upper Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19

Terms or Transcription.
Served by Carrier, per week Is cts
Sent by Mail, per month. ...'....-.'' Go StS
one year S7OO
Free of postage to subscribers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-10-19
Terms or Subscription

AsroRIAN BUILDING, CAss STREET.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
The Crow az a Farmer.

The crow is nobody's fool. "Live and learn" is his motto; and he does both, especially the former, in way to excite the admiration of all disinterested ob servers. In the long struggle between human ingenuity and corvine sagacity, it is doubtful which has thus far obtain ed the upper hand. Nor have I ever quite convinced myself which of the contestants has the better case. "The crow is thief," the planter declares; Che should continue himself to wild diet, or else SOW his own garden" 'Yes. yes," Corvus makes reply; "but if I steal your corn, you first stole my land." Unlike his cousin, the raven, who, along with the Indian, has retreated before the pale face, the crow is an ultra conservative. Civilization and modern ideas are not in the least distasteful to him. He has an unfeigned respect for agriculture, and in fact may be said himself to have set up as gentleman farmer, letting out his land on shares, and seldom failing to get his full half of the crop; and, like the shrewd manager that he is, he insures himself against drought and other mischances by taking his moiety early in the season. As l plant no acres myself, perhaps find it easier than some of my fellow citizens to bear with the faults and appreciate the virtues of this sable aboriginal. Long may he live, I say, this true lover of his native land, to try the patience and sharpen the wits of his would-be exterminators,
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
How to Detect Poison in Candy

Several samples of suspicious-looking g taffy, sold in tho public markets, were lately collected and submitted to two chemists for analysis. Their report states that four of tho five samples ex- amined were colorcd with chr ome yell low to a very dangerous degree. The chrome yellow poisoned stuff may easily be detected. It has the bright yellow shade of fresh lemon, somewhat approach ing that of clear sulphur. It is usually fl ,vorcd with lemon essence and sold as lemon taffy. If thero be any doubt as to a sample it should be dissolved in hot water. To do this put cents worth in a tumblcr, and pour over it hot water to nearly fill the tumbler. Stir with spoon until dissolved. Allow it to settle from fifteen to twenty minutes. If any ycllowi h sediment covers the bottom of the tumbler it is almost cer- tain it is tho poisonous chrome yellow. Indeed, if any sediment at all be found, tho taffy should not be eaten. Good taffy or candy is always completely di- solved when treated in this way with hot water. Bait imorc American.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Shot His Wife and Himself

Charles Decker, a farmer of Buena Vista. Ill.,, sent his children from the house few days ago and then crept up behind his wife and shot her through tho brain. Decker then went into the sitting room and sent bullet almost through his heart. Throwing tho re volver away, he drew a razor and cut his throat so desperately that his head was almost sev. cred from the body.
 The shots were heard by Deckler's little daughter, who had been sent to the well. She hastened to the house aud looking in the bed room window saw the dead body of her mother on the floor. She hurried to Q neighbor, Ar thur Holgate, who came to the house and found Decker on his knees tearing at his throat and gasping for death. Holsate ran for assistance, and when he returned Decker was stretched out in pool of blood, dead. The cause of the tragedy is unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
HE IS STILL FASTING.
The Wisconsin Man Will Take Food
 When He Gets Ready.

Zacher, the Racine faster, is lr eping up his intention of beating tho worlds record. He has now being forty-one days without food. He remains in bed most of the time now, sleeping quietly. He is quite thin, and looks like a man who has passed through a severe spell of sickness. The family state that he still persists in refusing all food offered him. He spends his mornings in bed, and on pleas ant afternoons wraps himself up ill a blanket and goes out in the yard and sits under a tree He will not tako anything, not even his medi- cine, from any one but his physician.
 That Zacher is demented is certain. He is very quiet and when he talks is rational in his remarks. He gets little testy when pressed to eat, and says he knows his own business and when he wants anything he will let them know. How much longer nature will be able to sustain life in this man is question. The likelihood that he will continue to live for ten not yet reachcd thn eta on of eytseme weaLness but retains considerable vitality.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
A TorrihIe EynoricnC

Three laborers, John Hurley James Dowley, and John Brady, were prisoners in a caisson of Pier of the new bridge being constructed between Council Bluffs, To-, and Omaha, Neb:, for nearly ten hours recently. The work is done in two-hour shifts, it being considered an impossibility for human being to sustain life for longer period than that ill the cylln- ders in which they work, 80 fe't below the water line of the Missouri. The three men went down at ' in the morning. At they did not emerge, but sisnaled that they were un- able to come ont. One of the doors of the air locks, through which the men pass from the outer air into tho 40 pounds of pressure in which they work, had become clogged with concrete, and when they attempted to return the door could not be opened An extra door had to be built to cover the shaft, and at 6:30 o'clock the three men were taken out alive. Two of them were apparently no worse for their long siege, but the third was completely paralyzed from head to foot.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Among the Zuni Indian.


 The stories that are told of Cushing, who is now in New Mexico making a study of Zuni traditions, arc quite TO- mantle. I met last night gentleman who has just returned from visit to Gushing. Ho says: "You know when Cushing went down to New Mexico first he attem pted to make study of the Zunis, but found cut that he could mako no progress with them unless he himself turned an Indian. Cushing ad- dressed himself to this task with his us- ual goal, and after short time the transmogrifcation was complete. He tells mo that the Zunis have a hut in which they keep the scalps of their ene- mics, and as long as this hut has cer- tain number of scalps the Zunis say that the god of war is satisfied, and that he does not want war. But unfortunately for the peace of the Zunis the hut, which was built on the banks of tho river, was swept away by a sudden flood. The Zunis were desperate. There were no scalps. and tho god of war demanded at least two to avert an outbreak. Cushing saw chance to prevent this war. He telegraphcd for two scalps, which he knew to be in Washington, and which arrived in duo time. The Zunis were still in great agitation when the two scalps arrived. Cushing formally pre- sented them to the chief priest, and the war was averted. When tho chief priest and the other priests had recovered iron their surprise they began to think that Cush- ing was man who could accomplish any wonder. They looked upon him as a god, and nothing being too good for him, they immed lately admitted him into the priesthood, and he is now one of their head priests. This securing of the scalps turned out moro fortunate for Cushing than one would at first sup pose. For it saved him from matri- mony. So pleased were tho Zunis with Cushing that they had determined to find for him wife. A stout Zuni maiden was found for him, and CuSh- ing was told to prepare for his mar riage. Needless to say that Cushing did not relish this proposition, and he fought against the coming of the evil day. He would have surely been mar ried had it not been for tho opportune arrival of these scalps, and his being made priest excluded him from mar riagc. Cushing has not as yet made public any of his researches, and it will probably be some time before he docs. The money that has been given him for this important work has been sub scribed by very enthusiastic lady, who has set no limit upon his time. Cushing was lately on a visit to this city, and he said that he traced re- lationship between tho Chinese signs and the Zuni signs; and in fact, he said that the only part of San Fran cisco which interested him was Chinatown, and he spent most of his time there. -- [San Fran cisco Post.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
POISONED HIS FAMILY.
The Terrible Crime of a Colored
 Boy.

The arrest of Lemuel Dean, young colored lad, has brought to light the particulars of a heinons crime. The boy lives in Hansontown, 8 suburb of Jacksonville, Fla, with his father, stepmother, and her three children by a for mer husband. few days ago George Dean, the father, ascertained that Lem had stolen a revolver from doctor living near. He made the boy return it, and also threatened him with 100 lashes for the theft Next day the entire family. except Lem, and two young chil- dren of a neighbor who ate dinner there, were taken violently i'll. That evening two of the children died. An autopsy revealed poison in large quantities. George Dean died in great agony and in couvulsions. Several arrests were made, but the parties proved their innocence Finally Lem was arrested, and he at once con- fessed the horrible crime
 . He had purchased a box of rat poison and on the day the family were taken ill he helped pre- pare, the potatoes for dinner, and, watching his chance, threw in half the contents of the box of poison. The two children will hardly live. The colored people are highly aroused over the affair, and would dispense quick jus tice if they could get hold of the young pris- Oner,
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

The heart has reasons that reason does not understand.
 It is far more honorable to help a man up than knock him down.
 Conscience is at most times very faithful and prudent admonitor.
 A man of integrity will never listen to any reasons against conscience.
 Ayoung man must stick himself tc business with the glue of industry.
 Latent power is often hidden in a mans brain like dynamite boxed up.
 Ceremonies differ in every country, but true politeness is ever the same.
 Nature inflicts upon man great calami- ties, to wake up his sluggish energies.
 The easiest thing in the world to find is fault. Even a blind man can find fault.
 According to the security you offer her, Fortune makes her loans easy or ruinous.
 Oet1imes the blackness which we be- lieve we see in others is only our own shadow.
 Good qualities, though hidden, be come unveiled and shine throughout the world.
 A boy is not matched until he breaks through the shell his relatives weave around him.
 It is not by attending to our friends in our way, but in thoirs, that we can really avail thom.
 It is with antiquity as with ancestry; nations are proud of the one and indi- viduals of the other.
 The injury of prodigality leads to this, that he who will not economize will have to agonize.
 Your heart IS only tiny room after al, and if you cram it full of the world, you relegate your Master to the stable.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Marion HarlaMd.

The celebrated authoress, ,so highly esteemed by the women of Ameria, says on pages 10a and 445 of her popu'a ar work ''Euc's Daughters; or, Common Sense for Afaid, WJe and Mother::''
 'For the aching back-should it be slow in recovering it's normal strength-an ALLCoCK's POROUS PLASTER is an excellent comforter, combining the sensation of the sustained pressure of 8 strong warm hand with certain tonic qualities developed in the wearing. It should be kept ever the seat of uneasiness for several days--in obstinate cases, for perhaps a fortnight
 "For pain i1e the back wear an ALLCOCKs s POROUS PLASTER constantly, renewing as it wears off. This is an invaluable support when the weight on the small of the back becomes heavy and the aching incessant."
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
AMONG THE CHOCTAWS.
Political Excitement Causes Two
 Murders

A despatch from Fort Smith, Ark, says Political excitement in the Choctaw Nation runs high, and another brutal political murder has just como to light. A few weeks ago Sheriff John G. Crowder, of Jackson county, Choctaw Nation, was arrested on the charge of being implicated in the killing of Willie Jones, the son of the Treasurer of the Choctaw Ma was arrested by deputy appointed without process of law (so it is charged), and bitter political feeling was so engendered. Ben Car ness was acting Sheriff. and two days after the arrest of Crowder went with a party of men belonging to the vigilance committee to the house of Phil Colbert, an old full blood and friend of Crowder. They arrested Colbert and beat him over the head with six-shooters and clubs, from the effects of which he died in a few hours. No arrests have been made, and the matter has been kept secret. All concerned are citizens of the Choctaw Nation.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04

We are getting very near the day when the candidate will begin to be solicitous about the voters health, and will take great pains to kiss the baby, and if it be pretty baby, to dilate upon it's likeness to it's father. The short memoried father will be delighted at the attention, and will not remember until after election day that the candidate did precisely the same thing four years ago, while Willie was baby, and, strange to relate, has failed to ask after Willie since. But the short-memoried father will have voted when these things come to mind, and the candidate will laugh softly to himself as he files away his solicitousness until another campaign comes around. Politics is quite as much of a science as astronomy or baseball.- Hnr1e1'S Rnzn1
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
IRON MILLS TO STOP.
100000 Men to bc Thrown Ont of
 Employment.

The wage committee of tho Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of tho United States and the iron manufacturers have held conference but failed to agree and in consequence all the iron mills will close for an indefinite period. Manufacturers insist upon a reduction ranging from ten to twenty per cent, which tho workers have firmly refused to accept
 The effect of such strike is so far req ching that it cannot be estimated. From T5,000 to 1O0,O 0 men will be thrown out of employment, and mamufacturers say that On account of the uncertainty of the tariff alone they do not want to accumulate any stock now at any rate
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Fire at Brainerd, Minn.

The most disastrous fire which ever visited Brainerd was subdued only after three hours of .remenduous efforts to stay it. The best part of two whole blocks in the heart of the city are gone, with no less than 25 buildings of all kinds. The fire started in the Bacon Flaming Mill. near the centre of the block on Fifth, be- ween Laurel and Front streets, and spread ln all directions. On the Fifth street side were destroyed, in turn, eight buildings, being three saloons two restaurants, two hotels, and the blaming mill. Along front street six buildings went down. On tho Laurel street side the same number succumbed.
 On the block west, everything was wiped out on the Laurel street side, and all on the 14th street side except one saloon, which was partly destroyed.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEw YoRK-Good Steers,9 to 111sc; Fairdo sAo S1sc.; Oxen, $ l to 101sc.; Dry Cows, live weight, ? to 4ac.; Bulls, do., 2A to 51sc Sheep,3s to SAC; Lambs, 51s to 7s4c; Veals, 5 to 6Sc.; Hogs, live weight. 7aS to 75sc per tb. S125-S7.5 30 extra, S6. 75 to s70O 1st quality, $500 to 6.50; 2d quality, $500 to S6 50; Sd quality, $4.0O to s4.5O. Swine.-Western fat, live, 64 to 61ac.; Northern dressed hogs, 74 cents per fb. Sheep and Lambs lots, 25O 50 to s4.5O each; extra, $500 to $500; Spring Lambs, to 71sc, per 1b; Veal Calves, 2L to 5slc fb.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Crops in the West

despatch from Colorado says that corn in Illinois could not look better. In Western Kansas, where they had failure last year, the outlook is superb. The roads are muddy in Colorado, and good corn is to be seen in the Eastern part of tho State, grown without irri- and the grass crop is something wonderful. Even the high hills between Kansas and the Rocky mountains green with grass. It is believed there will be the old yield of g, ,00O,- GOO bushels of corn this year.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
A Wonderful Orange Tree

A. J. Gill, residing near Dade City, Fla, is tho owner of an orange tree 53 years old, which is 9 1-2 feet in diamc- ter and 35 feet high. This tree has yielded 10, 900 oranges in a single sea- son, ard it is believed if no mishap superveaes the product will reach 12, . GOO this year. It is one of group of eighteen, each but little inferior in sizc. Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Skeletons of a Former Race.

Charles Pinkerton, of Corina, Minn., in digging for B cellar came across the remains of seven persons in good state of preserva- ton. They were found in 8 kind of mound and werc buried with their heads down, and were from to feet in height, and must have been placed there at least 200 years ago, as on the top of the mound was the stump of an old elm tree two feet in diameter. From the formation of the skulls they must have been of an inferior race of men. The teeth in the jawbones were mostly sound and not Gko the teeth of the present race of mon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
In West New-England.

Reports are published from over 100 corres- pondents on crop prospects in Western New England, including Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and southern districts in ew-Happshire and Vermont. All reports agree in declaring the grass crop the best known in many years in both quantity and quality. The growth of grain was retarded by the cold, wet weather of May, but the recent hot weather has given them start, and good harvest is expected.
 The high prices for potatoes has led to 6 large increase in the acreage.
 Indications point to fair, but not large, crop of fruits. The smaller fruits are being grown in the Connecticut Valley this year more extensively than ever, and the crop may be larger than eyer; Wild berries are said to hs very plentiful.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
A Big St, LOuiS Fire

A big fire broke ont in the lumber district, revolving loss of S100,O0O. It was first dis covered among tho slavings of H. Gauss & Sons blaming mill, sevcring the block on Main and Madison streets By the time the fire de- partment arrived the mill was a mass of flames, and the adjoining lumber yard was in danger. After three hours hard fight the fro was kept in the block, but the mill and lumber were en. Arely destroyed
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-04
Moonshiners Attack Revenue Men

A desperate battle has occurred between rev. enue officers and moonshiners near Black Springs, Montgomery county. Internal Reve- nue Collector Frye and posse raided the moonshiners camp in the vicinity, destroying was attacked from ambush by an armed band of moonshiners- A regular battle ensued in which Deputy United States Marshal Tram mel was killed. Collector Frye has telegraphcd to Fort Smith for endorsements.