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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
WHAT OUR NE1GHBoRs SAY.

Ad.oria's railroad contract has been
signed at last, calling for the construc-
tion Of railroad from Astoria to Co
bic, and specifies that work must be
commenced on or before Abril l, 1895,
and pushed to completion as rapidly
as possible. The parties to build the
road are Messrs. Bonner and Hammond,
Of Montana, j. C. Stanton, of New York,
and H, l. Kimthll, of Georgia, and they
are to spend $4,000 a month as soon
rs work is commenced. In return for
this they get a very large subsidy.
mostly in valuable real estate. The
contract was signed Saturday, and now
Astoria Misunderstanding Review.
Shake. Astoria! We congratulate Or,
egon's Gateway City upon the signing
IF the contract for the construction of a
7ailrUad from there to "a transcontinent.
ii correction. This is glorious news
ic, only for the long waiting and long
.ufferins people of Astoria but for the
whole Of Oregon's population. The
building OF this road will give a won.
ierful stimulus to the development and
prosperity of all the Oregon coast ooun,
Try, and it will open the way for osher
.tallrOads All che big lines win have
20 get to salt water. This will prove
he opening of the period of Oregon's
railroad development. which will be the
lime of the greatest growth of her his
cory. We congratulate the people OF
Astoria and the whole state OF oregon
again-S)alem Statesman.
The coming oregon Pacific sale may
have something to do with the signing
of the contract for the oilroad nom
Astoria. In which case Salem must
have and win get connection ,w.th
both roads.-Statesman
TAe dispatches say that Asto.la is toI
have a railroad. The statement is that
the contract is to build a railroad from
Astoria to Goble. and specifies that
work must be commenced before Arrnl
l, 1895. and pushed to completion as
soon as possible. Senator Chos.
w. Fulton, Of Assora, being in the city
today. was asked by the editor as to
his opinion OF -he enterprise going
through. Mr.. Futon said
Il have every reason to believe that
the gentlemen whose names are pledg-
ID for the building Of the road 10 Asto.
ria VIII eventually cause locomotives
10 run into our town They have ex-
selleEe eastern connections. and careful
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Don't fall to acsend the sale at Res
cue HAN tonight There viii be some
thing attractive Cor every one. and also
a table where the children viii find
many pretty gift. The small sum OF
10 certs win be charged for refresh
ments. Doors will be open az O'Clock
and the sale begins at 8 O'Clock. Adj
mission free.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Every body knows how good fir wood
is, but It must be good, and that is the
kind that the Astoria Wood Yard has
to offer you, Orders left at Cainahan &
Co.'s, or at the Wood Yard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
TopAY,s WEATHER.

Portland, Dec. 5,--For Washington,
Oregon and Idaho, rain, slight tenn
peratlre changes In western portions;
warmer In eastern portions; gales on
the coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

A Roseburg minister preached on
"Hell-Where 1t is, and what 1t is." OF
course Grants Pass fiared up in min
ute and called Ros6Surg another
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

astoria Engine Company No One 8
steamer "Amoskeag," which has been
at the Dalglty Iron Works for the past
two weeks being repaired, is now fin
lshed and ready for duty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

The Coast Agency Co. are taking sec.
ond hand typewriters as part payment
ON the new Franklin. Corner 9th and
Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Blank books OF every kind and de-
scription. turned out on short notice
by Dellinger & Howe, the binders, at
Portland prices. We guarantee our
work to be the best.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
O1ds & King,
Portland, oregon.

Tn order to give the ladies of Astoria
the benefit Of the cut In dress goods
| have marked prices down to cores
pond wish the above circular.
ALBERT DUNBAR.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

w. l. Crawford and family expect to
leave soon to spend the winter in the
East, and they offer part of their
household furniture at very low price
rather thnn store 1t.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Samples of those new carbon prints
that are permanent and will not fade
can now be seen at Crows gallery.
Just the thing for Christmas present.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
BIDS FoD REPAIRING RESCUE EN-
CINE NO. g.

Bids will be received from this date
to the 10th day of December, 1894. by
the Chief Engineer and Committee on
Fire and Water of the City of Astoria,
for repairs to the boiler of Rescue En-
gine No. O. Specifications of work may
be had by calling on the Auditor and
Police Judge or addressing the Chief
Engineer of the Astoria Fire Depart
ment.
Bids will be opened on the 10th dsy
of December 1894. at 2 o'clock p. m,
and the undersigned will recommend to
the Common Council that the work be
given to the lowest responsible bidder
All bids must be in writing and fled
with the Auditor and Police Judge be-
fore that day.
c. r. FOSTER,
Chief Engineer A. f, D.
G. r. THOMSON
Chairman Committee on Fire and Water
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

It is awful to contemplate, but every
time the clock ticks all through the
busy day and stilly night, new appll-
cant for state pay job registers at
Salem.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

5. E. Utzlnger is the agent in astoria
for the celebrated Gambrinus Bottled
Beer. Of Portland. DR. p him a postal
card and he will call for your ider.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

In the drawing yesterday Of Hills
Lot Club. Joseph Edison received Lon
n Block %.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Good Is good but better beats ii, and
such is the story of Hope Whiskey,
which can be found only at The Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

The Elder arrived in yesterday after
noon and Immediately left up the river
in charge Of Pilot Phil johnson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Bring your sheet music to Dellnger
& Howe, the Binders. and have 1t
bound into handsome books.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Shoes and blues rhyme. but II You
buy our shoes, you viii never have
the blues. The faIl stock is now ready.
and every bit Of the extravagance has
been taken out OF the prices. Good
man & CO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Surprise parties occur so frequently
In Albany that man isn't safe in
pairing his corns before 10 o'clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

A $4,000 typewriter for $3.50 at the
Coast Agency Co. today. Corner 9th
and Commercial streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Trouble never comes singly. They are
talking Of re-organizing band al
Grant's Pass
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

There is considerable talk among the
local sports regarding a mill that may
take place in the near future between
James Ryan. Of Astoria, and ]. Wilson,
Of Fort Candy, who recently whipped
Tom Morris, of this city, in a 16-round
contest at Stella. Wilson signifies his
willingness 10 fight Ryan for purse,
providing $500 bet is made on the
side. Both men are known to be hard
hftters, and should the fight take place
1t will undoubtedly draw big crowd
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Dress suits can be rented In Salem
for $3.50 an evening. No wonder Salem
is camorlng for an inaugural ball.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Mr.. Dement'S resignation was not ac-
cersed by the water commission as ssai-
"a u Yesterdays issue. but was laid on
The table,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Stamping, embroidery. and all the
latest novelties. cheap at Mrs. Rapple-
yeas l65 10th street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

What Is the use TO go and pay 70 10
cents for a cigar when you can get the
Robert Mantell az Chas. O,sen's for 10
cents, the best Havana cigar in the
market. mild and free smoking.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Beautiful souvenirs. suitable FOR
Christmas presents. at half price at r.
s. Norris
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

See swope about decorating and sign
work.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
LoNDoNERs DON'T BELIEVE IT.

London, Dec. 5.-The opinion in Off
cial circles here is that there is no
truth in the report cabled from Shang-
raj that ten days amistlce has been
arranged between China and Ianan.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Miss Ellen Terry is under treatment
in Edinburg for congestion of the vocal
chords, and is temporarily off the stage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Umbrellas and parasols repaired OF
short notice. as this is the only busines
follow. j, Joplin. 1S5 Main street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

OCEAN ENCAMPM FNT No. 10, l. a.
0. Irregular meetings OF Ocean En-
ampment No. IL. in the Odd Fellows
Building, at p. m. or the second and
sourth Mondays of each month. So
icurnlng brethren cordially In yited.
BY order C.P.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Az nd Cold hsdal AiawIniss Fair San Fraaslre
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Several days ago the Astorlan made
mention of the indignation among set
tlers in the vicinity of Jewell and Elsie
at the change of the mail service. Yes
teriay they forwarded petition bear
ing 116 names to the postal department.,
praying that the old service be re-es-
tablished. Formerly 1t was possible for
the citizens of that part of the county
to address a letter to Astoria one day
and receive an answer the next but
now five days are consumed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
BOARDING AND ROOMS.

Three or four nicely furnished front
rooms for housekeeping, SIS; two
rooms partly furnished for housekeep.
ing, So; SIS Bond street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
SOCIETT MEETINGS.

PILOT COMMISSIONERS reg
ular meetings of this board will be held
on the first Monday of each month at
20 a. m, at the Office qf Robb G Par
ker. W. L. Robb. Sec.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

WINES AND BRANDIES.-Use Zin-
Candei wine instead Of coffee or tea.
Ftty cents per gallon. Don't forget
peach and apricot brandy. Also French
'ognac and wine at Alex Gllbert's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

WHEN IN PoRTIAND-can on
Handiey & Haas. $50 First street and
get the Daily Astorian. Visitors need
not miss their morning paper whHe
there.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06
BEN EI.AuEs.

ONLY TflE PUREST Wines and
liquors are sold at Alex Csmpben's
Gem.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

See swope.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

The Prlntz-Crain Drug Co. are now
settled in their new quarters, in the
room formerly occupied by the Asto-
ria National Bank. They have now one
Of the finest drug stores in the North
west, as we'll as one Of the most COM
plete stocks to be found in the state.
The stock Of perfumes Just received in.
cludes the special odors of the leading
foreign and American manufacturers.
Call and see the boys If you want to
see fine drug store, or want anything
in their line, The first costs nothing,
the last depends upon what you want.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

Last night the UppeTtown schoolhouse
was filled to the doors with an elegant
audience who had assembled to witness
the oper0tic entertainment given under
the direction of Mrs, Crosby. for the
benefit of the school piano fund. An
excellent program was rendered, and
many features are especially worthy Of
mention. Owing to the illness of Prof.
Wright, Mr.. w. j, Seaborg appeared.
The drill of the little girls was a beau
tiful thing. The "Alababa Coon" with
chorus behind the scenes, was another
thing that completely captivated the
audience. To even attempt to mention
AL OF the excellent parts taken, would
prove too much for our space. The
hall was nicely decorated with ever
greens and ferns After the entertain
merit all who remained were invited to
partake OF a sumpuous lunch furnish.
ed by the ladies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-06

The coming oregon Pacific sale may
have something to do with the signing
Jf the contract for the I0ilroad nom
Astoria. In which case Salem must
have and win get a connection with
both Statesman.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
RAILROAD TIES.

The Atchison has taken the unusual
precaut;on of having flagman constant
ly on the rear platform of every passen-
ger train.
The Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
began last Sunday running line of tour-
ist sleeping cars to California in connec-
tion with the Texas and Pacific and
Southern Pacific via Fort Worth.
In quiet but none the less energetic
manner the Memphis people have for
three years past been pushing the work
of practically rebuilding their main line
between Kansas City and Memphis.
Within the last IL months the Balti-
more and Ohio has added to its equip
ment 10l locomotives, the cost of which
vas nearly Sl.OOO.00O. The Baltimore
nd Ohio, with its southwestern termi-
MS in St. Louis, is now fully identified
"A St. Louis line.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
LO>T IN THE BAD LANDS.
\ Young Man Frozen to Death Over on
the Little Dry.

W. \. Broadbent and A. Donovan
were yesterday in from the Little Dry
country, about 81 miles north of Miles
City, and from them was learned the de.
tails Of the death Of William Pfulgaradt,
who perished in the bad lands last week
On Saturday, January 9Th. Mr.. Broad
bent and Pfulgaradt left the Broadbent
~ Connell ranch for hunt. driving out
into the badlands in a sleigh. After Sc
curing their team, they started on foot
to look for game. and about noon the
two men separated, intending to meet
again in short time. Broadbent finally
reached the sleigh alone. aud after wait
ing until dark for his companion. con
cluded that he had drifted TOW ard the
ranch. and gone in. Accordingly he
drove home. and arriving there quite
late. was quite uneasy when he learned
that nothing had been heard or seen Of
the young man. Early Sunday morning
Pfulgaradts tracks in the snow. and
followed them many miles until he be
came convinced that the young man was
bewiidered and lost. when he went for
assistance. During the next four days a
searching party worked hard. but una
yaiiingiy in the deep snow. On the 18th
nine men started out. and in the after.
noon found the frozen body Of young
Pfulgaradt near the mouth ~ Taylor
creek. about two miles from the Little
Dry ranch and hardly half mile from
the pasture fence. where he had evi-
IDENTIFY stopped 70 rest. and perished in
the SNOW Beside him we're his rife aud
hunting accoutremcnts.
The b. dy was taken 20 the ranch. and
buried on Monday. the 18th. the coOdi-
tlon Vi the remains. aided to the depth
of the snow and the distance from this
place rendering it inexpedient to bring
it here The deceased was about -
years 81 age. and had parents residing
in Chicago. Tie same to Miles City last
July. and worked around town two or
three months. He went out to Broad
bent n Connell's ranch 10 spend the
winter. being out Of employment. and
having no knowledge of the country, it
was very easy matter for him TO lose
his way in the bad lands
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
A STREET BATTLE.
Desperate Fight Between Out
laws and a Squad of
Citizens.
One Policeman Killed and Two Of the
Bandits Wounded A Lively
Running Fight.

DASvILLE, Pa, Jan. ls.-Fise masked
men made raid on the postoflice at an
early hour this morning. 4 policeman
saw masked man crouching in the
doorway. and drew his revolver. but be
fore he could fire the stranger slipped
around the corner The po iceman gave
an alarm. and in few minutes was re.
lnforced by two other police officers.
They ran TO the postofiice IN time to
meet the mysterious stranger emerging
from the door, followed by a companion.
They blew a whistle and commenced
firing rcyolvers at the police. who dodg-
ed behind lamp. posts and returned the
fire. Ten shotf were exchanged. when
the robbers were reinforced by three
more men, every one well armed. and a
continuous round of firing commenced.
Numerous citizens appeared armed
with weapons 81 every description. and
tn firing became 50 warm the robbers
concluded 10 retreat 10 the riyer bank.
The! discharged three voI'eys at the ex
cited towusmcn. and ran eastward. each
exchanging shots. Officer Van Glider.
who led the pursners, suddenly threw up
hrs hands aud fell. shot through the
lungs. About the same time two Il the
robbers fell Their comrades grabbed
them. and during a momentary halt Of
the pursuers managed 10 reach the Sus.
Iurhanna river. 4 row boat was 81.
cured. and the three outlaws. after lay-
ing their wounded compouions IN the
bottom of the boat, commenced sculling
m the direction Of the Northumberland
side.
The pursuers noT constituted force
IL hundred infuriated men. They Sc
cured boat, and an exciting chase
commenced. Reyolvers and rifles were
cracking at every turu. but no one was
hit. Owing Ia their good start the out
laws succeeded m reaching the opposite
shore before the foremost boat was half
way across, and when the pursucrs had
touched land. the robbers had reached
the mountains which are now being
secured on all sides by the sheriff :
posse. IL the event Of their being sur
priscd another desperate battle will o.
eur. The sheriff declares he will bring
back the slayers Of Van Glider dead or
alive.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

HELENA. Jan. IL George Baker was
married to Miss Nellie Geary on Monday
night 10y Justice Woodman. Last night
he was arrested ON warrant sworn ont
by the same justice. charging him with
unlawful cohabltation with Miss Lottie
Stevens. Miss Stevens is from Mime.
apolis. and met Baker last November.
since which time she claims TO nave been
living with HIM at various places here.
Baker is a letter carrier. and Postmaster
Clevell went his bail.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

Some jurymen have too low an opin
ion of what some philosophers call their
ego and are willing to depute their du-
ties to an alter ego. When Mr.. Justice
Gould had been about two hours trying
a case at York. he noticed there were
but IL jurymen in the box. Please.
my lord, replied the foreman in an
swer to the judges natural inquiry,
1.-The other has gone away about some
business he had to do, but he has left
his verdict with me. London Illus
trated News.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

NEw YORK. Jan. ls.-Barney and Bull
have sent in their designations as direct
ors Of the Northern Pacific railroad. AS
signing as the reason that they have be-
come convinced that they can be of no
benefit To the company. Johnston Liv-
ingston has never qualified as director.
having allowed the use Of his Game only
on condition that he should not be ex.
pected to give any service to the road
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

TAMPA. Florida, Jan. ls.--A glove con-
test has been arranged for Friday night
between Joseph Robertson Of Tampa
and James johnson Of New York for
81 eco; also, one between Ed Tillman of
Jacksonville and Butler Greer Of Balti.
more for 500. The Tampa City Coun-
Gil is encouraging the contests, claiming
there is no law in Florida against prize
fights. As Tampa is Governor Mitch
ellis home he is likely to be heard from.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

A chemist named Liardet met a
shocking death at Melbourne recently.
He was engaged in his laboratory in
some experiments with a powerful ex-
plosive, which he had just succeeded in
inventing after years of patient labor
and at an outlay of several thousands
of pounds. when the substance explod-
ed, with the result that the unfortunate
man ives blown to pieces. his mangled
remains being projected right through
wooden partition. - Melbourne Ca
sette.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
This Time Last Year.

For the convenience Of those who
wish to make comparisons and for the
benefit of others who can never remem-
ber. the JOURNAL will hereafter keep
standing a table Of the corresponding
month of last year, showing day by day
the principal meteorological conditions.
as obtained from the record kept by the
United States weather observer in this
city. Following is the record for Janu-
AIRY, 1893:
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
THE WISE TRAVELLER,
In Selecting His Railroad Route, Selects
the One

the One
That affords excellent and most COM
Portable facillties-The Milwaukee.
That traverses delightful and pictur-
esque portion OF the country-The
Milwaukee.
That has land merits) the reputation OF
strength and reliability-The. Mil
waukee.
That enjoys popularity and is stamped
with public approval-The Milwau-
kee.
That has substantial roadbed and most
frequent train service = The Mil
waukee.
That regards, always. the ease. comfort
and safety Of its patrons-The Mil
waukee.
That furnishes the latest private CON-
partment cars and latest library buff
fet smoking cars-The Milwaukee.
That furnishes elegant drawing room
parlor cars. tree reclining chair cars
and sumptuous dining cars-The
MliWduhet.
That has exclusive use OF the electric
berth reading lamp -TheMilwaukee.
The Milwaukee" combines all Of the
above and more, too. 1t trains are ves-
tibuled, heated by steam, electric lighted
and unsurpassed in luxurious appoint
ments.
The immortal Lincoln said: Follow
the people and you cannot be Tar from
right" The People use The Milwau-
kee."
j, I. CoSLEY,
Asst. Genl. Passenger Agent,
ST. Paul. Mimi
NoTE.-Five trains daily from Twin
Cities to Chicago, one to st. Louis and
onesto Kansas CITY
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

Commencing tomorrow morning l will
inaugurate hack service between the
post and this city to run on the follow
ing time:
Leaves Miles City ~ a. m. 1 10 p. m. & 20 d. m.
Leaves keogh ......s q. m. 2 p. m. p. m.
Leave orders at the Park street livery
stable.
W, E. CATHEy
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19
Notice tn Creditors.

Creditors OF the First Naiional bank
of Helena. Mont. who have not received
the notice of the proposed plan of re-
sumption are requested to send name
nd address to the bank at once.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-01-19

The figures in the right hand col1 "a
denote the average thermometer reading
for the day. The coolest snap during
the month was - on the night of tire
Jlst Total snowfall during the north
was 81 inches.