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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
sHER1FFs SALE.

In the circuit court Of the state Of
Oregon for the county Of Clatsop:
Astoria Iron Works, Plaintiff, VS.. Dean
Blanchard, Defendant
BY virtue OF an execution and order
of sale issued out Of and under the
seal of the above entitled court in the
above entitled cause on the 22d day OF
June, 1898, upon a judgment duly made
and rendered therein on the 18th day
of June, 1893, which said execution and
order Of sale was to me directed and
delivered, did on the 9th day OF
July, 1893, levy upon all the right,
title, claim, and interest Of the within
named defendant in and to the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit: Lots
numbered one Q and two (9 of block
numbered one hundred twenty.onei
Q2) Of J. M. Shively's First Addition
to Astoria as recorded by him in the
record of said county, said real estate
being situated in Clatsop county, Or,
egon, and notice is hereby given tna'
I shall on Friday, the 4th day OF Aug
ust, 1893, at the hour OF 10 O'CLOCK q
m. of said day, in the city Of Astoria
in said county and state, in 'front.' o.
the court house door, proceed TO SCI
the same or so much thereof as shall
be sufficient to satisfy the sum o
s53O.58, with interest thereon at thu
rate of ten per cent per annum from
June 10, 1898, together with the fur
ther sum Of $3.50 costs and disburse
ments, and accruing costs Of this suit
at public auction to the highest bidde
for cash in hand in u. S. gold coin a
time OF sale. -
H. A. SMITH,
Sheriff of Clatsop County, Oregon.
Dated, Astoria, Or, July 5, 1893.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
UNION pAcIF1c RErRENcHINa.

Omaha, August 3.--An extraordinary
meeting Of the board Of directors OF
the Union Pacific has been called for
next Tuesday at Boston. and while
the officials say the session has been
ordered only for the purpose Of de-
creasing salaries, 1t Is hinted in in
side circles that the action to be taken
will be a great deal more important
than the alleged object Comptroller
Oliver w. Mink, has been here for sew
eral days, doing everything in his pow
er 10 cut down expenses to the lowest
limit. Owing to the sickness Of Presi-
dent Clarke, Mink is the executive
headof the committee. Speaking Of
the situation today he said: "Physlc-
ally the Union Pacific is in excellent
condition, but financially we are conf
PEELED to retrench in every department.
we have met our August interest, and
other obligations falling due on that
date with money to spare, but
so gloomy is the outlook that our at
tention is fully directed toward cut
ting down our expenses. Nebraska and
portions Of Kansas promised magnif-
icent returns, but the enormous track
age of the Union Pacific west Of the
North Platte gives little hope of yield
ing satisfactory returns for 80, and
possibly for 12O days. The western
section of this continent Is in eondi-
ton that absolutely requires from us
the most aggressive attempts at re-
trenchment
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
A TREMENDOUS SHAKING UP.

This is what every system afflicted
with chills and fever, bilious remittent
or any other form of material disease
undergoes periodically Not only is
malaria terrible in itself-it is the
breeder of an inflnity Of bodily all
ments. Specincs used for its preven-
ton and removal prove, in the vast
majority of cases, useless for every
other purpose than to mitigate the di
sease and stave off 1t attacks. They
are sure, with the average treatment
to return after while. The sufferer
may change his location to q healthier
one but the complaint, which is IN
his blood, is not thus lightly got rid
of, and returns after the wonted in
terval organic affections of the
nerves, heart trouble general debility
of the system, are the offspring of ma
laria. Cure the originating cause and
avert future physical injury with Hos
letters Stomach Bltters, efilcaclous
also in liver complaint, inactivity OF
the kidneys, rheumatism and indiges
tiOn,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
OPPOSED TO THIRD TERMS.

Des Moines, Iowa, August 3.--Gover-
nor Boise today wrote letter to Chair
man Fuller, of the democratic state
central committee, positively refusing
to a candidate for denomination for
governor. He says he is conscientious
ly opposed to q third term in office,
and thinks It violatlve of well estab-
lished precedents. and that the re-
suit would be disastrous to his party.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
TROUBLE ABOUT WAGES

Leadville, Colo, August 3.-Trouble
occurred at the Arkansas Valley smelt-
er today, when the company announced
reduction Of ten per hcent on all wag-
es. Quite a number accepted, but 9TH
ers refused to go to work. The strikers
drove the men who were working out
of the smelter. A scrimmage ensued
but no one was seriously injured The
plant will be shut down for the pres
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
REV. STEPHEN D. PEET, Ph. D..
Author of Animal Efigies and Emblematic
Mounds etc.

This book treats of the Mound-bullders; their
occupation, modes Of life, religious systems,
tribal divisions and early migrations
The work contains descriptions of the earth
works of all classes. The classification of the
mounds is made according to their uses,
whether as village residences, as defenses, as
places.
The work contains many illustrations and
descriptions of Mound-builders relies, es-
pecially pipes and pottery.
The value OF the book Is that il contains a
comprehensive view of the whole field, and
gives information about the mounds and relics
of all states and districts. Itls one of q series
which is devoted to prehistoric America, and
perhaps would be regarded as the most inter
esting volume.
The suthor solicits subscriptions. Orders can
be sent to the publishing house, l75 Wabash
avenue, Chicago, or to the author at Avon, Ill.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
AUCTION SALE.

At the forks of Deep River Wash,
at Anderson's store, on Tuesday Au-
gust 18th, 1898, at 10 o'clock a. M, Will
be sold by auction the following prop
erty: 100 acres on Salmon creek con-
tanning 70 acres of bottom land WITH
one million feet Of fir timber. For
further particulars apply to Martln
olson auctioneer. Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
HARR1soNs COMING CAMPAIGN.

Chicago, August "a special from
Shelbyville Ind, says: l.. I. Mlchner,
has taken charge Of Harrison's cam
paign for the presidential nomination
of 1896, and is working systematically
from Washington Secret clubs are
now being formed all over the state.
They will magnify pension suspensions
and attribute the monetary stringency
to the democratic administration. 1t
is understood that similar tactics will
be followed in other states.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
FRANCE AND SIAM.

Says France to the King of Siam:
For your rights / don't care a-yam
Lest England should grab,
The Menam I'll nab,
Tho Bangkok with shells may slam
Utica Herald
Says Siam to France: "The Mekong
To nab, you're decidedly wrong;
For, 'twiXt England and France,
I'll be soon left to dance
On air, which L cannot do long.
Exchange.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
A snre Cnre for Piles.

1tchinp piles a.e known by moisture
like perspiration, causing intense itching
when warm. This form, as well as Blind,
bleeding or Protruding, yield at once to
DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy. which acts
directly on the parts affected, absorbs
tumors. allays itching and effects a
nermanent cure soc. Druggist or mai.
Circulars free. Or. Bosanko,. 500 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Ia. Sold by j. w.
Conn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
Bucklen's ,rnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, plcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, ehilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no pay required, IL
tion or money refunded. Price 2 cents
per box. For sale by Chas. Rogers, sue
Nessor 10 j. G, Dement,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04

New York, August Shops SNOW in
increasing firmness under firm foreign
advlces, but no Improvement in either
volume of trade or quotations.
The following is statement Of the
transactions of the Astoria Custom
House for the year ending June 80,
1898: Vessels entered from foreign ports.
9S; vessels cleared for foreign ports,
50; vessels entered from domestic ports
600; vessels cleared for domestic ports,
557; entries of merchandise for duty
30; entries Of merchandise free of duty
2; entries for warehouse 16; entries
from warehouse for consumption, 1856;
entries from warehouse for expectation,
1; entries for consumption liquidated
1853; entries for warehouse liquidated
16; certificates of registry granted, s.;
certificates of enrolment granted, II;
licenses for coasting trade granted, 4S;
licenses to vessels under 20 tons granted,
20; value Of exports-domestic, $685.,
776; foreign. s1,45O, Receipts from all
sources-Duties on imports, $9S,776;
tonnage tax, $l62S.4O; fines, penalties
and forfeitures, $44415.SO; miscellaneous
customs receipts, siOS.65; official fees,
$SlS.79. Total, $1O4,O42.2O; amount Of re;
funds and drawbacks paid $lS'99O.1O'
Expenses of ollection-Salarles of col
lector, deputies, clerks, inspectors,
weighers. storekeepers, sc, $1251I1O;
miscellaneous expenses, 476S5. Total
expenses of the year, $12,99S45.
The British admiralty has fitted up
a torpedo gun-vessel to be employed
in taking parties of petty officers and
seamen to the North Sea for gun
practice. thus avoiding the possibility
OF risk to fishing vessels by the firms
OF long-range guns along the coast al
the entrance to the river Thames,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
NOTICE.

To the active firemen of the Astoria
Fire Department. Being urged by q
number of my friends, I hereby an
nounce myself as an independent
candidate for the Office Of chief engin-
eer of the Astoria Fire Department.
Respectfully,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
MRS. sTANFoRD's ALLOWANCE.

San Francisco, August 3,-Judge
CARRIER this morning made an order
giving Mrs. Jane L. Stanford, widow
of the late Senator Stanford, month
ly allowance of $4,000 out Of her hus-
bands estate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
COUNTY ASSESSORS NOTICE,

The Board Of Equalization win meet
at the office of the coun-
" clerk and publicly examine
the assessment rolls OF ClatsoI
county for the purpose of correcting
all errors of valuation or description
OF lands. lots or other property,
II Is the duty OF all persons 10 ap'
pear at that time II they wish correc-
tlms made as no corrections or alter
ations can be made by any officer after
the adjournment Of the board.
The board win meet ON Monday,
August 2Sth. at 10 o'clock n. m, AND
close on Saturday, september snu, ~
6 D. m.
Astoria. August 9th, 1898.
]. W. GEARHART,
County Assessor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethlng. It
aoothes the child. softens the gums.
aIlays all pain. cures wind cholic. and
u the best remedy for dlarrhoea. Twen-
ty-ilvc cents bottle. Sold by all drug
eiels throughout the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
VIRGINIA. PoPULIsTs.

LSnchburg, Va, August 3,-The pop
ulists of Virginia in state convention
today nominated state ticket headed
by g. r. Cooke, for governor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
NoTIcEl

Use Zinfandel wine intead OF coffee or
tea 80 cents per gallon. Don't forget
Peach and apricot brandy, also French
cognac and wine at Alex. Gilbert's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04

All the patent meotcInes advertised In
this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery. and toilet articles ETC.. can
be bought at the lowest prices at J. w.
Conn's drug store. opposite Occldent hotel,
Aoforlo
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
ASTORIA& PORTLAND STEAMERS

Morning boat leaves Astoria daily,
except Sunday, at a. m. and Sundays
at a. M; returning leaves Portland
daily except Saturday, at 8 p. m. and
Saturdays at 10 p. M Night boat leaves
Astoria daily at 6 p. M; returning
leaves Portland daily at a. m. The
morning boat from Portland makes
landings on the oregon side Of the river
and night boat on the Washington side.
The morning boat from Astoria makes
landings on the Washington side Of the
river, and night boat on the Oregon
side, except Sunday, and on Sundays
via Washington side. All boats make
landings on both sides of the river
above Waterford.
For rates and general information call on or
address,
w. II. HURLBURT, G. W. .LOUNSBERRY,
a. Gen. Pas Agt. Agent
Portland, Or. Astoria, Or
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
Seaside Saw Mill.

A complete stock Of lumber on hand in the
rough OF dressed. Flooring. Rustic, Ceiling
and all kinds Of finish; Monldings and shin
giles; also Bracket Work done to order. Terms
reasonable and prices at bed rock All orders
promptly attended TO. Office and yard at mill
H,f. L. LOGAN, Propr.
Seaside, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
HOPS IN NEW YORK.

New York, August S.-Hops show an
increasing flrmness under firm foreign
advices, but no improvement in either
volume of trade or quotations.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-04
ASTORIA TO SAN FRANCISCO
OCEAN STEAMERS.

AUGUST, 1893,
Oregon Wednesday August 2,
Columbia Sunday August 6.
State thursday August 10.
Oregon Monday August II.
Columbia Friday August Is.
state Tuesday August %.
Oregon saturday August %.
Columbia Wednesday August 30,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-12-14

II A mf-grit6 Rene -tratarme como a
un ladr6n este es infame protesto !----
-Podeis protestar cuantas veees os plaz-
ca, pero basta va de pala bras y de resisten-
cias inttiles-diio Thefer con acento impe-
roso-porque es precise que la ley Sc cum
pla.
Moulin comprendi6 que toda resistencia
de su parte no le conduciria a otra cosa que
q agravar su situacion bajo la cabeza y ex-
tendi6 las manos Thefer le coloc6 las espo-
sas, Y e lIev6 hasta ell facre.
A las ocho Y media Ell 6acre Sc deten1a en-
la calle Real, delante del nUmero "a.
FL Jefe de seguridad Y ell Comisario es-
peraban en- la habitacion de la portera, a
quien hab1sn aquellos interrogado; pero la
sonora Blu declare que su inquilino ten1a
trazas de ser un buen muchacho, y one ella
no Sc acostumbrar1a nunca a yer en- el un
ladron.
Made ha dicho que 10 sea-replico el
Jefe de seguridad.
i Misericordia !-- Els que ha matado
alguien ?
-Tampoco SO le acusa de ESQ.
-Pues entonces, 81 no es ladron nj ase-
sino, 5por que Sc le guarda bajo llavr ?
-Porque conspira.
-5Y que signifca3eso {?
-Signifca que Sc ocupa en- pol1tica sub
versiva, maquinando la caida de los poderes
ex1stentes.
Esta explicaci6n realzaba Rene, en- con
cepto de la portera, quien lego hacerse ell
siguiente raciocinio:
Ell habla pensado en- derribar al Gobierno,
y Sc le aprisionaba luego Sc le tem1a, lue-
go Rene era personaje de grande impor-
tancia La senora Blu sent1ase casi orgu-
losa de la honra que Moulin dispensaba a
su casa.
En- este present6se Th6fer, y dirigi6ndose
al Jefe de seguridad y al Comisario, les dijo
que Ell detenido, con el cual acababa de lie
gar, estaba su disposition: efecto, Re
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-12-14

ne Moulin, custodiado por dos agentes, apa-
recio en- la parte baja de la escalera, fue-
ron a reunfrseles los funcionarios que va
hemos visto. segnidos de la portera.
Esta. con lagrirnas en- los ojos, tendi6 una
mano al prisionero, exclamando
II All, mi pobre senor Rene iQue sor-
presa Quien habia de suponer que esta-
bas metido en- pol1tica hasta ell cuello
Moulin estrech6 Ia mano de Ia senora Blu,
a quien replc6:
No creais ri siquera una palabra. Todo
este es una completa burla de que soy vic
TINA.
Un movimiento de Rene permiti6 que Sc
descubriese la cadena que sujetaba sus mu-
necas.
i Misericordia !--- Esposas !-excla
mo La sonora Blu.
ST, sonora, como 81 fuese UT perdido :
repuso Rene, y anadio dirigiendose al Jefe
de seguridad al Comisario:
-Os suplico, senores, que me eviteis esta
mi palabra de honor de no fugarme.
Ell Jefe de- seguridad orden6 que le qui-
tasen Moulin las esposas, 10 cual verified
Thefer de mala CANA, y lanzando al prlslope
ro una mirada en- la que Sc revelaba su odlo.
Ell comisario pregunto:
"a Habeis tratado de que venga un ce-
rrajero?
d Es para abrir la pue1ta p -interrog6 a
su la portera.
81, sonora; puesto que el detenido afr
ma que ha perdido la llave de su habitacion.
Mas 6l tiene dos.
Con efecto-repuso Rene; -pero la otra
esta en- IN caj6n de mi gaveta.
Ent6nces uno de los agentes saio hacia
afuera, voIviendo acompanado de un cerra-
jero provisto de herramientas llaves de
varias dimensiones.
Ell Jefe de segoridad empez6 ell primero
subir la escalera, Y luego que llegaron todos
al cuarto piso, dijo Rene senalando la puerta
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-12-14
-Annf as. sanores.

-Abrid. pues-orden6 ell Comisario al
cerraiero.
Al traspasar ell umbral echo uLa mirada
a. rededor de 81; Rene hzo 10 nismc, no
pudiendo disimular su algeria al verse en- su
casa. Ante el hecho de estar entreabierta la
puerta del gabinete, no pod1a va asaltarle la
mas ligera duda: la sonora Leroyer, siguien-
do puntualmente sus instrucciones. Sc habia
llevado la carta los titulos de renta.
Ell rostro del prisionero irradio de iubilo,
el Inspector de seguridad, apercibien0ose
de clio, dirigiendose al mecanico, le inte-
rrog6:
-5Conoceis vos el objeto de nuestras
pesquisas en- vuestra casa? 5Sabeis que es
10 que aqu1 venimos q buscar? Sc os incul-
pa de servir de intermediate entire los agi-
tadores revoluciOnarios italianos las So
cedades secretas de Paris -Evitadnos.
pues. largas ipvestigaciones.
-iDios mio !-exclam6 Rene revelando
en- su acento la mayor tranquilidad.- 5Sera
precise que os repita 10 mismo que die aver
al magistrate! Soy victima de una sorpresa
inexpcable nj jamas me he ocupado en-
pol1tica, nj he tornado nunca parte de min
guna sociedad secreta en- Ell extranjero nj
en- Francia. Creedme: dele a Paris hace
diez ocho amos, V con nadie he tenido re-
laciones nj orrespoudencia. Ne deseo que
Sc Gamble la forma actual del Goberno, V
como el jefe del Estado me ha hecho nj
bien nj nal, no hay raz6n alguna que me
impulse querer 10 contrario de 10 que di-
go. Esta es Ia verdad. Vuestras esperan-
zas de descubrir aquf las pruebas de mi
pretendida culpabilidad resultaran vanas.....
Buscad, buscad a vuestro antojo, que NADIA
encontrareis 10 aseguro desde ahora.
q Donde estan vuestros papeles ?-inte-
rrogo ell Comisario
Todos los que poseo Sc hallan ordena-
dos en- la gaveta que esta en- mi dormitorio
-Vanos ALA.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-12-14

Thefer, pensando en- la nota que ell Duoue
de la Tour Vaudieu sustituyera por ell bo-
rrador de la carta. en- ell sobre de papel azu-
lado, deefa para 81:
II ALA veremos 10 que resulta
Entraron todos en- la habitaci6n designa-
ia por Rene Y la gaveta estaba alberta la
pequena linterna sorda olvdada por Thefer
Sc encontraba sobre ell estante, moribunda
su luz.
Thefer palideci6 lgeramente, gruesas
gotas de sudor humedecieron su frente no
descubriau sus ojos las monedas de orc nj
los billetes de Banco que antes habia ..visto.
Pens6 la loca---- 81, ella Sc apoder6 de
aquel orc, Y pudo apoderarse sobre miste-
roso en- que estaba trazada la palabra Jus
TICIAl
FL Comisario Sc aproxim6 la gaveta
Este mueble halla alberto -dijo =
i 10 habeis dejado asiF
-Si senor - contesto Rene tranouila-
mente.
Thefer, estupefacto al escuchar tai res
puesta, miraba al mecanco con desconfau-
"a Y preguntaba:
-5Por que esa mentira? El no puede
haber olvidado que la gaveta estaba eerra-
da. Por otra parte, la linterna no es suya
y parece que el encuentra naturales todas
estas cosas one deberian confundirle. lQue
signifca este?
Ell Comisario, auxiliado del Jefe de Sc
guridad, examinaba minuciosamente cartas,
notas y toda clase De papeles que en- los ca
jones eucOntraron, mientras Rene contem-
plaba ambos sonriendose Y dirigendo una
mirada burlona a Thefer.
Ell escrupuloso examen de los primeros
documentos no habia ofrecido resultado al
guno ell cajon donde debia encontrarse ia
nota acusativa habia sido expiorado mas
que los otros, ell sobre azul no aparecia en-
ninguna parte.
Thefer tenblaba de rabia.