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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
A WORD BY THE WAY.

To the Editor
1 notice that today's Oregonian says
editorially:
''The damage by the flood to the o. r.
and N. Co.'S railway between this city
and The Dalles has dwindled until it is
scarcely one-fourth of the estimate made
of it by calamity busybodies while the
track was under water. 1t is gratifying
to know this, and doubly so to be as
sured that the whole line will be open
for traffic within month"
This, of course, is but another at
tempt to throw discredit on your cor
respondents articles concerning the
flood, and is the usual inslnuating and
cowardly style of giving the lie to the
truth, invariably adopted by the Ore
gonian. To say that the damage done
to the o. r. and N. is but one-fourth of
the estimate made by calamity busy
bodies, Is on a par with that papers
statement that the damage done to
Portland would be under $4,000. Mr..
Blake, Of the well-known firm of Blake,
McFall & Co., Of that city, says em-
phatically that Portland's loss is fully
$1,5OO,OOO, and that the Oregonians at
tempts to hush up the true state of af-
fairs are simply asinine. l can give
you the names of five hundred other
prominent business men of Portland
who have said the same thing, and who
will say it again If asked to do So. The
day has gone by when Mr.. Scott's say
so is looked on by residents of his
state as Holy Writ.
Yours sincerely,
tIJ IYAT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
THE CHIEF EXPLAINS.
Astoria, July l2, 1894.

ASlOIidJ July ~ 1oJfs
Editor Astorian:-
In the Morning Astorian l notice
that the chief engineers attention is
called to the fact that No. rs and No.
3's horses were seen out exercising at
the same time Wednesday morning."
In the first place the statement was
wrong, when ii mentioned No. 3's, as
that company's team was not down
town at all that day. 1t was No. rs
and No rs that were out
Now as to the facts. No. rs exercise
from to 10 a. m. No. 2's from 10 to II
a. m. No. 3's from to a. nj. Hook
and Ladder Co. from 10 to IL a. IN. So
you see that not more than one engine
exercises at one time. On Wednesday
morning the engineer of No. 2 was put
ting a new spring in the pump of his
engine, which had broke at the last fire.
The driver then took the horses out
one-half hour before time, so as to be
back as soon as the pump was fixed.
The engine was out of service about
one hour, when everything was all O..
X. SO hoping the above will prove sat
isfactory and that you will rest assured
that we are always ready, am respect
fully yours, G. e. FOSTER,
Chief Engineer A. Il. d.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Charles Kohn, of Kohn G. Co., Port
land, is at the Occident.
Miss Kate Grant has returned from a
three weeks visit with Portland friends.
George BARLEY, who was up from Sea.
side yesterday, returned on the even
ing boat.
Mrs. RiclSard Lemmons and family, of
Portland, are visiting for few weeks
with Mrs. Grant.
Joseph Walsh, Of Cannon Beach, came
up yesterday afternoon and left for
Portland on the evening boat.
c. R. Donahue, purser of the steamer
Telephone, moved his family to Astoria
yesterday where they win remain dur
ing the summer months.
Mr., John Lee, of San Francisco, pres
ident of the Pacific Can Company, who
has been in the city for several days,
left last evening on the Telephone,
Mr., Creighton, treasurer of the C. Il.
and p. S. N. Co., moved his family to
Seaview yesterday. They have a cottage
there, and will remain several months.
Tom Lewiston and family, of Port
land, passed through the city last even
ing en- route to Seaside, where they will
spend the season. They always count
on Tommy at the seaside about this
time every year.
r. C. Smith and wife, of Portland,
who have been at the Occident for sew
eral days, left for Gearhart Park last
evening. Bobs health has been very
poor of late, and even his short stay
in Astoria has brought the color back
to his face till now his friends would
scarcely know him. He will remain at
Gearhart for several weeks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
A GOOD WORD.

Mr.. j. ]. Keil, Sharpsburg, Pa.
Dear Sir. / am glad to say a good
word for Krause's Headache Capsules.
After suffering for over three years
with acute neuralgia and its consequent
Insomnia (Which seemed to haffle the
efforts of some Of our best physicians)
you suggested this remedy which gave
me almost instant relief. Words fail
to express the praise l should like to
bcstow on Krauses Headache Capsules.
Gratefully Yours,
MRS. E. r. HOLMES,
Montrose, Pa.
For sale by Chas. Rogers. Astoria, Or,
sole agent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
4 MERRY PARTY.

Mrs. l. Bergman and Mrs. II. w.
Christensen left last evening for their
Beaver Lodge farm, on Gray's river, and
were accompanied by the following
guests, Mrs. Rush Reed and Miss Ce-
lena Block. Of Portland; Mr. and AIRS.
c. J. Howes, OF Boston. Mass: Miss
setta Smith, OF California. and Capt.
Howes and wife and son. They expect
to have several weeks outing and catch
unheard of quantities OF trout.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The tug Traveller came over from
Grays Harbor yesterday and took on
cargo of beer, ice and provisions for
that place. She had 22S five and ten
gallon kegs of beer on board, and the
sight was certainly tempting. They left
out at $3.50 o'clock this morning X.
Lowery, proprietor of the Pacific Hotel
at Aberdeen, was on board, having come
over to get supplies enough to last him
until the strikers get through with Pull
man.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

hts boslti9h Ii hot Quite 50 iaihsnEstie
a one as he has generally believed It,
says the Pharmaceutical Erai The
druggist is too prone to encase himself
within professional reserve and expect
people to come to him without direct
solicitation. II he Is to be merchant
as he undoubtedly is, outside the pre-
cinct OF the prescription stand, he must
pursue mercantile tactics, and one of
inE
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
SOME GOOD ADVICE.

u the druggist would take a portion OF
the time which he now devotes TO be-
wailing his lot and wondering how he
can get the old-time prices for patent
medicines and devote II to study OF
advertising, he would. II experience Of
others 5 any criterion. soon ma chat
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

1t is said that one Of Ilwaco's debating
societies will take UP for discussion the
next meeting night, the question Of
whether the benign or justifable homi-
eide is broad enough to cover the killing
off Of all the members of a practicing
brass band, or only the leader.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

An Uppertown woman claims that so
many cream colored Digitalis blossoms
this year foretells change Of kings.
Chief Foster should see that his fences
are all up among the fire boys, before
the August election.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

w. A. Malin, Of Portland, who was
manager of the Holiday ho1se at Sea-
side two years ago, passed through the
city yesterday enroute to the beach,
with a view Of opening that hotel again
this season.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
A SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Piles afe known by moisture
like perspiration. causing intense itching
when warm. This form, as well as Blind
Bleeding or Protruding. yield at once TO
Or. Bosankos Pile Remedy, which acts
directly on the parts affected, absorbs
tumors. allays itching and effects a
permanent cure. 5Oc. Druggist or mail
Circulars free. DR.. Bosanko, 329 Arch
street. Philadelphia. Pa. Sold by ]. w.
Conn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

There are many conflicting reports in
regard to the number of fish caught
this season. 1t is safe to say, however,
that when the season is over that none
Of the fishermen will wear diamonds or
have their bank rolls carted around in
a drnY
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind cholic, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twen-
ty-five cents bottle. Sold by all drug
gists throughout the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Word has been received from Peter
Bogveld, young carpenter who left
here last February, stating that he had
arrived in johannesburg. South Africa,
safely. He struck steady job at s275O
q week. and says that his board costs
him $50 month.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
YnsrnRpAY.s wEATHER.

Local weather for the twenty-four
hours ending at s p. m. yesterday, fur
nished by the United States Department
OF Agriculture weather bureau.
Maximum temperature II degrees.
Minimum temperature. 54 degrees.
Precipitation, none.
Total precipitation from September 1st,
1893, to date, 97.45 inshes.
Excess OF precipitation from Septem-
Der LIST, 1898, TO date. 27.62 inches.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Judge Frank J. Taylor and John II
Lighter Esq. have formed a partnership
for the practice Of law. The firm will
be located in the office heretofore occu-
piod ty Judge TAYLOR.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The child who cried that he might
see the wheels go around would have
been happy could he have been on the
street last evening. Nearly every safe
ty In the city seemed to be out revolving
at a prodiglously rapid rate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

j. u. Ferguson returned yesterday
from Cathlamet where he has been at
tending session OF the Wahkiakum
county court. Bids for new draw
bridge across the slough at Skamokawa
We're opened, and out of competition
OF twenty-seven, Mr. Ferguson walked
away with the prize, The bids were
submitted by firms in San Francisco.
Tacoma, Portland, Seattle and other
cities on the coast. and the plans In
cluded bridges Of almost every variety.
The plans upon which Mr. Ferguson was
awarded the contract were for 1iO foot
combination truss bridge there being
twelve bids higher and fourteen lower
than his. Another batch of sealed bids
will be opened tomorrow for span
bridge across the Elolsomin, in that
county, and Mr.. Ferguson also has a
bid In on that work.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

We are out cunning for the man who
says he can't get his watch repaired
without sending it to San Francisco.
Why, we run q regular Watch Hos
pital" and repair all kinds Of breaks, at
Niemi's JeWelry Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The Astoria Cricket club commenced
their practice games last evening on
the grounds near No. Ones engine
fouse. They are In training for the
match game that they will play with
Portland next week.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

lffs TslaaAea4 bi5aski jSSa Asvspal
shtsa OF Eastern mail yesterday after
noon which was distributed among our
citizens and greatly appreciated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Johnnie Humc was we'll enough yester-
day to be able to sit up awhile. He went
out riding several days ago, which
caused a replapse, and he has been con-
fined to his bed ever since. with proper
care, the doctors think they win have
him out again In few days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Manager stnttz Is out after the city
council on the amusement license ordi-
nance. He came down TO the auditors
office yesterday with shillelah In his
hand, chip on each shoulder. and
dragged his coat tails over the stairs
far q few minutes. Just to keep IN prac-
tice. he Says he wants The council to
toto fEir OF not al AT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Now perhaps, some OF our rainbow
chasers win again have wild dollar or
two. The three lottery companies that
started up In New Orleans after the
closing Of the old Louisiana state Lot
terry, have announced that they. too,
would retire from business. This leaves
New Orleans Tor the first time In forty
years without lottery company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Captain crang brought the news yes
terday that the whole country back of
cathlamet is aflre. All along the river
forest fires are starting, and last night
the smoke hung over the river like a
dense fog.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Born, yesterday morning, an eight
pound girl, to the wife OF william Hall.
Both mother and daughter are doing
nicely. Naturally, William imaglnes
himself the happiest man in the city
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The school of suckers that inhablt the
water under Swans Coffee house are
rapidly becoming educated. They re-
fuse to eat the bread scraps thrown to
them unless they are buttered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Don't go to Portland to buy your
tickets for the "Old Country" and the
East when you can get them for the
same price at the Union Pacific office
in this city, and thereby save your To-
cal fare to Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
FINE TABLE sYRUPs.

Ask your grocer for Demerara, Sweet
Glover Honey, Rock Candy Drips, and
Puritan Maple syrups made by
FARRELL & CO., Omaha.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Mclean & Christensen, the black
smiths. have completed curious pair
OF tonss that are worth examining. They
are to be used on the o. X. for the
purpose Of pulling those logs out Of
the river that have been so troublesome
to the fishermen. The tongs are an in
yention OF Mr. Christensen. these being
the second pair he has made,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The Scandinavian Benevolent Society
met last night at their hall and talked
over the coming picnic season. They
propose to give a grand blowout be-
fore the summer Is over and are pre-
pairing for n great event.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

All the patent medicines advertised
in this paper, together with the choic-
est perfumery, and toilet articles, etc..
can be bought at the lowest prices at
J. w. Conn's drug store, opposite Oc-
cfdent Hotel. Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Miss Edith Conn will take limited
number of pupils in water color paint
ing, and instrumental music principles
taught according to the most approved
method. Specimens of painting to be
seen at j. w. Conn's drug store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The Misses Heilborn entertained a
number of their friends with picnic to
Young's river last evening. An en-
joyable time was had.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

"The Model Is the only restaurant in
town." said a customer yesterday; THE
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

In the garnishee case Of ]. N. Mastin
VS.. John Mesch, where judgment was
rendered for plaintiff to the amount of
$lSS.S5, the case has been appealed to
the higher courts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

One of the Cinnamon who came to
Astoria two months ago on the steamer
islander, left last night to return to
his native country via Victoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The secretary of state delayed for
some time In sending the books for the
county assessor Consequently, that Of
flee is thirty days behind in their work,
compelling the force to work nights in
order to catch I'D.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Don't spoil nice plate of berries
with milk. when you can get sweet
cream fresh every morning Of C. B.
Smith, the Ice Cream Dealer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The Ocean Wave came down yester-
day evening with a large passenger list
for North Beach. Quite number Of
passengers went over to the Washing
ton side from this place.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
RHd WEATHER TODAY

Portland. July i1.--F'or Oregon and
Washington, fair weather, warmer, exi
cept stationary temperature along the
cunsh
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

A silver watch and chain was lost
ON Commercial street yesterday, some
where between the Astorian Office and
the Union Pacific dock. The finder will
please leave at this Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Bicycle owners are complaining OF
mischevious boys who take delight in
punctnring the pneumatic tires Of their
machines.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

superintendent Chadwick was out
Yesterday serving notices on property
owners 70 repair their streets, He states
that Bond street hes been condemned
for over a year. and that part of II
between lith and 12th is in very bad
condition, but still the public use II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

When man comes IN here to look at
a pair of shoes, he buy Them; he can't
help It. Goodman & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

When baby is teething or feverish, ask
your druggist for St-e-e-dman's Sooth-
ing Powders.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Ask your grocer for FARRELL &
CO.'S table syrups. Demarara, sweet
clover honey. rock candy drips, and
Puritan maple.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Go to the Astoria Wood Yard for the
best kinds of wood; also best grades Of
coal delivered in quantities to suit
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Hair dressing, manicuring and prac-
tical wig making, at the San Francisco
ParIors, TIA Third street (Welch block).
Front pieces a speciality.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

The First National BanS is having
q new brick vault erected on the west
side OF that building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Lieutenant Cawlkins,. of the United
States photographic office, accompanied
by his family, arrived last evening from
Portland. Lient. Cawlliins procured a
steamer and took his family to Fort
Stevens, where they will remain during
the summer months. That gentleman
will open branch Office in the customs
building, where outgoing vessels can
have their time corrected, and mariners
can get any information that was OBJ
tainable at the Portland office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
sEAsHoRE ROAD.

Trains for Clatsop, Gearhart Park
and Seaside, as follows:
Leave Seaside, 1880 a. m. and $3.50 p. m.
Leave Pier 8 a.. m. and 5 D. m.
Daily excepting Sunday afternoon,
when trains will leave one hour later
connecting with boats for Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
TO RENT.

N~o"|oH1NH-o~~-o>~r oooN~Nr-NH-N~~~>~|>~s-->~~
FOR RENT-Six room house fur
nlshed or unfurnished, water, bath, etc.
Uppertown, in Adair's, Ogned avenue
or Third street. Inquire at this office
or at Mrs. A. Feakes.'
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Members Of the Society Minerva are
requested to meet at Kniemeyer's Hall
on July 10th, s p. m, By order Of the
president
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
gAN pALY AsgAAAN AatuAA FNLHAN NNNAlNG itN !A lsa

jAtallese GOgsi6ss aid faAsg dr.
gc6dS, can Be had At half price, at the
store OF Wing Lee. next to olHen's cigar
store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

CHANCE FOR ALL-Men of small
means can buy real estate In Hills first
addition
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Orders can be left at Carnahan's
store for the Astoria Wood Yard for all
kinds of fuel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

For 80, a lot is delivered every week
to the buyer in Hills First addition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Amateurs, Crow will develop your
negatives for you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A new seine at fair
price. Inquire Of C. P. Upshur, Astoria,
Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

If you have an eye for merit and
taste for economy, you may crafty
both to your hearts content by calling
on II. Ekstrom, the jeweler
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Hills First addition Is located in the
centre of the city. Lots are now selling
In 1t for 81
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

Meany Is the leading tailor and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
AROUND TOWN.

Crippled lawn mowers are to be found
in every blacksmith shop in the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

LOTS FOR $2-Call at the Astoria
Real Estate Exchange and get a lot
In Hills First Addition for 50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
SCRATCHED 8 YEARS
Suffered, Scratched and Bled. Doc
tors No Relief. Cured by Two
Sets Cuticura Remedies.

Nothing like CUTICuRA REMEDIES was ever
manufactured. For three years have suffered
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

AT the county clerks Office 1ew set
Of books have been opened for the
county. Clerk Dunbar takes great
pride in showing them to anyone who
calls, and explains how one can come
In at any time and find out just how the
county affairs are conducted. An ac-
count is kept with the sheriff as tax col
lector, also for fees received. There is an
account with the clerk, recorder and as
SCISSOR. Then there is the general
fund account which shows all about the
amount OF money that has been turned
over to the treasurer from day to day,
the road account, school district ac-
count, in fact, whole lot of useful In
formantin that every good citizen would
like to know about once in awhile.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13

tell me they are No.. /. Our druggist is doing q
nice business in CUrTCURA REMEDIES, since my
cure have given him the privilege Of using
my name as proof Of their efficiency. enclose
my portrait. A. +. GRAMM,
Photographer, Mt Horeb, Wis.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

OCEAN ENCAAIPMENT No. Is, l. O.
o. F.-Regular meetings of Ocean En-
campment No. Is. in the Odd Fellows
Building, at p. m, on the second and
fourth Mondays Of each month. So
journing brethren cordially in lited.
By order G. p.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-13
DMvfAAdHs.
MISCELLANEOUS.

HOTEL-Remember McGuire's Ho-
tel at Seaside is open the year around.