The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-10-28


Tomcod are still running, and the
crowds along the dock are getting rare
sport.
Pague predicted fine weather for yes
terday-and 1t was so. Verify, this is
an age of marvels.
A social will be given by the young
members of the Loyal Temperance Le-
gion at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Res
cue Hall.
The regular quarterly examinations
for public school teachers certificates
will be held on the Sth of November at
the Court street school.
Captain Matthews, who has been in
charge Of the tug Columbia since she
went into commission last May left
her yesterday, Captain McCallum, who
came up from San Francisco on the
Oregon, taking charge.
Three individuals who were picked
up yesterday morning in deep stupor
while sleeping off the effects of bad
whisky, relieved the monotony Of af-
fairs in Judge Osburns court yester-
day. They were all fined $5.
The pupils Of the High School will
next week issue the first number Of
the High School Quill" little four
page monthly. Professor Wright is to
be editor Of the journal, and in the
course OF the next few days, he will
select his associates.
An $50 LOT for 81.
Fresh oysters today; 500 Third street
Groceries cheap for cash at Howell
g. Wards.
The Belmont cigar can be had at
Chas Olsen's.
ALI groceries sold at bottom prices
for cash at Howell & Wards.
The steamer r. p .Elmore. arrived
In yesterday afternoon from Siuslaw
and Tillamook with 1880 cases Of salm-
on from the former port, and four pas
sengers. She leaves out again for Til
lamook this morning after the arrival
Of the Portland steamer.
The Union Pacific dock yesterday
presented u very busy scene, when the
salmon from the Elmore was being
unloaded. There were several men at
tending to the work, and all were hust-
ling hard to get the vessel empty in
timo for her to start out again this
morning.
For 50, a lot is delivered every week
to the buyer in Hill's First addition.
Meany is the leading tailor and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
For all kinds of job printing, go to
Del. Ferguson, upstairs, Astorian build
Ing.
For Sale-Threc good lots at Smiths
Point. a bargain. Address A b., this
Office.
An interested crowd of people wit
messed the abortive attempt of the
steam scow Maid of oregon yesterday |
to lift the smokestack out of the ole
tug Astoria. Captain McCallum had
charge of the job but had to give ii
up for the day on account of the fall
ing of the tide
There was an interesting program at
the regular weekly meeting of the Ci-
ceronian society of the high school yes |
terday afternoon. 1t consisted of songs, |
and some unusually excellent recita-
tions The co!ors of the High School |
for the present year were chosen, pur-
pie and gold being selected.
Lovers of good cigar can always |
find mild, fresh Belmonts at Chas. Oh |
sens
Hills First addition is located in the |
centre of the city. Lots are now selling |
in it for 81.
Water colors, crayons, and sepias |
crayons, copying and enlarging, a spe- |
cialty at Crows gallery, Third street.
AT the regular meeting of the Young |
Peoples Society of the Presbyterian
church last night the following officers |
were unanimously elected for the en-
suing year: President, Mr.. ]. 7. Ross;
ice-presldent, Miss ]. McGillivary; Sec
retary and treasurer. Miss Ruth Car
ner; uianist, Miss Mable Powell.
E. A. Ross, engineer on the Ilwaco,
while fishing for smelt at the Cape
yesterday caught the first specimen OF
man-eating shark that has ever been
captured in the river. The fish was a
very young one, about two and one
half feet long, but with an unmistak-
able look of ugliness about it. Mr..
Ross will have it preserved.
Get your hemlock wood for $3.25 per
cord delivered, at the Astoria Wood
Yard. Satisfaction guaranteed.
There is no risk taken by joining
Hills lot clubs. Everybody gets the
full value of their money.
Thor Fredrickson, piano tuner. has
removed to 1858 Third street. Adair's
Astoria, near Eagle cannery. Leave
orders at Griffin & Reeds book store.
The finest and most extensive line Of
blue and white steel enameled ware
ever displayed in Astoria. has been
received at Foard & Stokes
The steamer Truckee arrived in from
San Francisco yesterday afternoon af-
ter a passage of four days. She brought
up a miscellaneous cargo, 100 tons of
which Is consigned to Astoria mer-
chants. Her passengers included sew
eral Chinese returning By way of Cali
fornla from the Alaska canneries. Sew