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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
NOTICE.

After this date the undersigned will
not sell coke or coal by retail to any
one within the limits Of the city Of
Astoria, their retail business having
this day been sold to H. F. Prael e. Co
ASTORIA GAS LIGHT co.
Astoria, February l. 1894.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Clyde Colby, the child who was OF
dered sent to the baby home, was taker
to Portland last evening, the mothe
accompanying the officers so as to Loo.
after the little one until the home was
reached.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Mrs. Christine Nissen, Teacher of the
Piano and Organ, has removed
to the house of Mr.. M. lar.
sen Berrlnn, w. Fifth street. at the
back of Scow Bay Foundry, and opno-
site the Finn church.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

Rev, i, Nissen, scandinavian, German
and English Lutheran Pastor, has re-
moved to the house Of Mr.. M.
Larsen Berrinn, w. Fifth street, at the
back of Scow Bay Foundry, opposite
the Finn church.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

The circuit court transacted but little
business yesterday, the only suit called
up being that of E. S. Larsen VS.. An
drew Brake, which was set for tria
March 2.
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/. r. & N. CO. s
Steamer IIwaco.

TO SUBSCRIBERS Those who DO
not receive their papers reEularly and
on time should notify this office. II
the papers delivered by carriers are
wet or IN bad condition. don't fail to
make complaint at the business oflice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
Portland and Astoria.

STEAMER TELEPHONE.
Leaves Astoria every evening except
sunday at 7 D. m.
Arrives At Astoria every day except
Sunday a. 4p m
Leaves Portland every day except
Sunday AZ 7 = m
c. W. STONE. Agt, Astoria.
e. A. seeley. general agent, Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Japanese novelties and fancy dry
foods, can be had at half price, at the
tore Of Wing Lee, next to Olsen's cigaI
store.
H. Ekstrom has fixed his prices fol
ewelry to suit the times. and the lates
novelties can be secured at the cost OF
material used in the manufacture.
Ladies' writing desks, rocking lils
and dining chairs, suitable for Christ
mas presents, at G. v. Porter's, Secon
street. Handsome crayon portraits
With -$25 purchases.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

The Manzanita returned to the Sound
yesterday, after repairing all the aids to
navigation in these waters. A quantity
of coal was landed at Tatoosh light
house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

The British ship Clan Mcpherson,
Capt. Rome, cleared yesterday for Linn
erick with 92,94O bushels of wheat val
ued at $55,77O.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
ABOUT THE CITY.

The steamer Gilmore entered at the
custom house yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

At the drawing of Hills lot clubs yes
terday George Avery drew lot 81 in
block SO and Leonard Perry lot 80. in
the same block.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Ninlan Eberman, the incorrigible from
Seaside, left for Portland last night
en- route to the reform school, in charge
Of deputy sheriff
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Throw stone at band of hogs an6
the one which gets hit invariably
squeels.-Budget (Which distinguished
authority Is also responsible for the
dlotlon and spelling). That's so. Abou
six weeks ago, in the vicinity of Gros
bauer's saloon, big swine was hit
and. judging by the squealing, 1t seemed
as If whole drove were being dubbed
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
soCIETY MEMTlNtaa

NoTICE-Tre regular meetings OF
the Astoria Building and Loan Assoeia-
ton are held al p. m. on the flrst
wednesday, Of each month. Once on
Genevieve street, south Of Chenainub.
w. l.. kOBB, Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

The steamer Bandorille crossed out
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning,
bound for Coos Bay.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Michael Kenney, a native of Ireland,
was admitted to citizenship yesterday
In the circuit court.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

OCEAN ENCAMPMENT No. ls, 1. O.
o. F.-Regular meetings OF Ocean En-
eampnlent No 10, In the Odd Fellows
Building, al Z p. M, on the second ana
fourth Mondays OF each month"; So
journing brethren cordially inylted.
BY order g. p.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

shavings). She was followed by others,
who presented wooden articles just as
useful
8ir. Crawford responded IN few we'll
chosen words. after which Investments
(Which came from some mysterious
place. were served with coffee, and the
verdict Of the following named persons.
who were present, justifes the state
ment that the evening was pleasantly
spent: Mrs. NJ. ]. Kinney. Prof. and
Mrs. R. N. Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. C. A.
Powell, Miss Lizzie White, Miss Mary
White, Miss Susie Roberts, Miss Dora
Badollet, Miss Catherine Powell. Miss
Katie Mexican, Miss Geary, Miss Lyons
and Mr.. Daniel Campbell.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-A good farm on Lewis
and Clarke River Apply to j. v. Mar
len, care Ross, Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
THEASTORIAS BANK

Acts as trustee for corporations and
individuals. Deposits solicited
Interest will be allowed on savings
deposits uR follows:
On ordinary savings books. per cent
Fer annum. .,e
On term savings books. per cent per
annunl. ..t.st4+ss. .,t
On certificates OF deposit:
For three months, per cent per an.
i.ufn. ts,t t.t.f.+ ,..-s .,.
For six months. per cent per annum
For twelve months, per cent per
annum.
J. Q. A. BOWLBY... Vice. President
FRANK s'ATToN.... =. Cashier
DIRECTORS;
J. Q. A. Bowlby, Gust. Holmes, Benz.
Young. A. S. Reed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

The Astoria Football club has formu-
lated program of indoor athletic and
gynnastlc exercises for an entertain
ment to be given at the gymnasium
early in March. The various events will
be as follows: Obstacle race, one mile
fiat race, vaulting horse, high jump
dumb-bell class, walking match, bar per
formance, Indian club class, relay race,
game of basket ball. Entries for the
various events must be in by March l.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Fresh fish and poultry at Welcomes
Market. next to Foard & Stokes.
II you want a first class photograph
call on Crow, the photographer, 63S
Third street.
There Is no risk taken by joining
iill's lot clubs. Everybody gets the
ull value Of their money.
St-e-e-dman's Soothing Powders sue
essfully used for children, during the
eething period, for over fifty years.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

Lady Audley's Secret" was presented
last night, its final performance. To-
night, by special request, &Fanchon, the
Cricket" will be given. This is one O.
the successes of the Stuttz repertoire
and always gives undisputed satisfac-
ton. The May-pole dance is one of tn,
features of the performance. Little AL
berta also appears. In fact the whole
company are in favorite characters, All
who wish 10 ENJOY sold, and at the
same Nme iaushaDle performance,
Should attend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

A good tenant can be found at The
Astorian office for house of or more
rooms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

sMoKEl SMOKE! SMOKE SMOKE!
If you want any thing good to smoke,
Key West, imported, or domestic, YOU
must go to Chas Olsen
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22

COMMON COUNCIL Regular meet
ings first and third Tuesday evenings
VI each month at O'CLOCK In city mali.
Persons desiring to have matters acted
upon by the council at any regular,
meeting must present the same to the
auditor and clerk on or before the FRI
day evening prior to the Tuesday ON
which the council holds It's regular
meeting. X. OSBUkN,
Auditor and Police Judge. "a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
BOARD AND LODGING.

FIRST CLASS BOARD-With or
Without rooms, al reasonable rates. Ap-
ply at e. z. holden's. corner Main ana
Jefferson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-22
SEASIDE SAWMIhh.

A complete stock Of lumber On hnn6
N the rough or dressed Flooring. ma.
TIC, ceiling, and all kinds of fnlef
mouioinfs and shingles. also blaoI<as
~v.H zone e orccr. Terms feasonai,,r
ano prices az BEDROCK All order
pso.nR,iy attended 70. once and yard
Seaside. Oregon. ~ 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
THE HEN FEVER or JED WATSON.
After Il. follow Il,
Follow the CLEAN.

Copyright: 1894: BY Sam Walter Foss)
Jed Watson he after it; he followed up the
lie chased the gorgeous vision OF his fe's perpetual
lie had a faith that urged him through all life's
That he could build a fortune up by simply raising
hens.
Jed watched his growing pullets and there came
I or palaces with portcos expanding in the air.
And those cloud-bann palaces. reared not OF
Were built of all the unlad eggs of all his I'M
Matched chicks.
He preached the poultry gospel unto all men every
His wife said he'd permit hen to lay eggs in his
From morning. when the great red sun rose from
He'd sit and theorize on hens until the cows came
home.
Hens dangled from his heart-srings and made nests
in his brain.
And great gigantic hen-coops were his palaces In
And ali his active Intellect was focused like lens
Upon the al-absorbing theme of hens, and only
hens.
zone hin will lay twelve hundred aigs. calkerate."
An hatch thousan' chickens that'n mourn her
These chicks will raise a million more. an hev
III sell EN- for dollar each-and I'm million
are."
So Jed he built hen-house that was after his own
Though his own house in which he lived falling
all apart:
He gave his puets dantes ALL OF corn and matt
While his own wife and his two boys had plain salt
pork 10 eat.
He to all the poultry shows and travelled here
and there.
And put a mortgage his farm to pay his railroad
And he went to hen conventions and ne talked to
on "The Boundless Possibilities Of the Developed
So jed he followed after it; he followed up tie
And chased his hen millennium down the vista Of
The hn-house doors the way to wealth." said he;
But every extra hen he owned made him a dollar
poorer.
His hens would not forget to cat. but oft forgot to
And if they laid, forgot to hatch-a hens provoking
For hens naughty the gods and whimsical -
And in ten billion leagues OF hens there's not one
perfect hen.
But jed he followed after it; he followed up the
For every hen that clucked and scratched was per.
His dream-hens all were perfect hens. but full Of
There is a marked discrepancy 'twixt actual and
ideal
SO poor Jed lived bankrupt life and died debtor
And then his hens went out and scratched the
All, myriads of decisions vain have grown since
But the hen-dream is the vainest dream Of all the
dreams OF man.
But we all follow after II; we follow up the gieara.
And we all raise expensive hens. all dream the
n my philosophy is true. no man was ever made
Who has not specialized some In this same poultry
trade. SAM WALTER FOsS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
ART IND LITERITTRE ~ JAPAN.
POOR PAY OF WRITERS AND PAINTERS IN THE
LAND OF THE MIK\DO

POOR PAY or WRITERS AND PAINTERS IN THE
LAND OF THE MIX ADO
Only the OF wealthy families can according
TO a French writer. afford To- adopt the career Of
letters or arts In Japan In the feuda times
when the powerful members OF the aristocracy took
promising writer's and artists under their protection
the remuneration was also pitiaby small Famous
novcllsts earned from 50 to 81 month The Inn
mortal painter liakusai was forced live from
hand TO mouth In modern times matters have not
much improved. Among the nOvellsts now living
probably three or four earn much as $40 n month,
and five six from So to $50 a month The
incomes of the others are much smaller even than
these paltry sums.
The price paid journalist for contributions
TO daily newspapers or periodicals is also exceed
ingy meagre. For one chapter of "A short story
such writer, II he be unknown to fame does not
receive more than - to - cents. Even well-known
writer's paid only from s. % to s. for the same
amount OF work
As to artists. they fare no better. In the cap
tai Of Japan to-day there three or four painters
whose work compares faVoraby with their col
leagues In European cities; but II is almost inn
possible for them to live from the sale Of the prod
ucts Of their brush and they are forced to have
money from their families receive small incomes
from work in other fields The people seem 10
care it is said, only for paintings from earlier
times
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
SOME ANIMAL T'ICIUES.

From The ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
animals sometimes commit suicide" SAID Il. +.
fancy to the corridor man 1T Is not common,
but there are number Of Northumberland in
stances. and two of these known To per
sonally. We had two canary birds which had been
mates for several years. They occupied the same
cage and exhibited unusual signs Of affection for
each other. one day the male bird died. and for
two or three days aftcrward the female bird mani
Tested every sign Of grief. She refused food. she
would not bahc. but hid IN corner of the cage
and stayed there all day long. scarcely moving. one
morning her bathing cup set out rlcd with
water usual. TIE girl who attended the bird
left the room for few minutes. and when she
turned the canary had its head thrust down under
the water and was dead. II seemed To be plain
case Of suicide. The other instance told To
me by friend Of mine, and the Of dog
whose master had died For days the animal
fused 10 leave the grave, and finally found
drowned In stream near by. although he was an
expert swimmer. The natural conclusion, therefore.
was that he had committed suicide"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
TO A CAT.
\. G. Swinburne in The Athenaeum.
Stately. kindly. lordly friend.

4. &. Swinburne In The Athenaeum.
Stately. kindly. lordly friend.
Condescend
Here to sit by me. and turn
Glorious eyes that smile and burn,
Golden eyes. loves lustrous need,
On the golden page ] read.
All your wondrous wealth OF hair.
Dark and fair.
Silken-shaggy, soft and bright
As the clouds and beams Of night,
Pays my reverent hands caress
Back with friendly gentleness.
Dogs may fawn on all and some
AS they come;
You. a friend OF loftier mind,
Answer friends alone In kind.
Just your foot upon my hand
Softly bids 1t understand.
Morning round this silent sweet
Garden seat
Sheds It's wealth Of gathering light.
Thrills the gradual clouds with might,
Changes woodland, orchard. heath.
Lawn and garden there beneath.
Fair and dim they CLEANED below;
Now they glow
Deep as even your sunbright eyes.
Far as even the Weakening skies.
can IL not or can IL be
Now that you give thanks 10 see?
May not you rejoice as /.
Seeing the sky
Change TO heaven revealed. and bid
Earth reveal the heaven II hid
All night long from stars and moon,
Now the sun sets all in tune?
What within you wakes with day
Who can say?
All too little may we tell
Friends who like each other well.
What might happy II we might,
Bid us read our lives Alright.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
NGiLES

by Robert I,riigcs
Beautiful must be- the mountains whence yc come.
AMI hrrht In the fruitful valleys the streams.
wEsrtfrom
lc learn your song.
Where are those starry woods? . might wander
there.
Among the flowers. which I'm that heavenly air.
IlOom the year long.
Nay barren are those mountains and spent the
sty.ams:
our song Il the voice OF desire. that haunts our
dreams.
throc u the heart.
Whose piniug visions dim. forbidden hopes profound.
80 dying cadence nor long sigh can sound.
For all our art.
Alone aloud I'm the rapturcd ear Of men
We pour dark nocturnal secret. and then.
As night IL withdrawn
From those swcet-sprnglng meals and bursting
bOughs Of May.
Dream while the innumerahle choir Of day
Welcome the dawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
MAfHiNES For BUSINESS.
From The Washington Star.

From The washington star.
The desk OF n business man nowadays ~ quite
n OF machinery" said the manager for
commercial firm To star" writer Observe this
OF mine for example.
''rO begin with. here IL II photograph. into which
/ dictate all my letters. Afterward u young woman
who acts my amanucnss takes the cylinders
and copies them off. For communication other
wise than by writing | have at my hand small
stand which supports n telephone. II Is ornn-
mental and movable. | put 1t out of the way or
set In front OF mo, according To my convenience.
with this little instrument can talk from my
desk with all the world. 1t is long distance tee-
phone and with 1t can call up Boston as easily
Baltimore BESIDES have at my other elbow
n similar contrvance for communicating with the
various rooms under my superintendent In this
building. At a moments notice | can make
ncction with any one OF them Ivy sticking the plug
into the proper place In this circuit board.
MY desk Is a centre to which ever so many wires
for n score OF different purposes Some OF them
furnish me win electric nghts; Others give power
my electric fan. Overhead will notice
clock. which at noon every Jay ~ ~agSscted by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
THE rROWN or 4 YEAR.

Dorothy K"mpo. In Atllanta.
rs an ihc glory for the 4ufani year?
Has thou no crown that have earned 10 wear
From out Thy tale 90 Woe. heavy load
! carry back. along the traNcr@ci 70 80.
some buds OF Joy brought that Times caresS
Shall rpsn into b.pomr "f loN"in's--
Some ihorns of sorrow have Vcilcl ~ last,
In sOssamcrs Uim"-woVcm ~ the past
III etc. For tho Ncw Year Nature hrcithess waits.
StriluluE ~ hear its chariot at the gates,
Swift swift old Year VIII not have thee stay,
give thee my old self - h"ag away;
cast wholly Of lest sohtl feet should stain
The spotl.-s path God grants mo once again.
h.k. crown hut ou" ~ hopes and fears.
That pass with thee. hcEcmmcd with fruless tears"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
NO CHAMPAGNE HABIT FOR HIN
From The Detroit Free Press.

1t about o'clock in the afternoon OF New.
Years day when the wanderer knocked at the
kitchen door. and the cook opened II.
can get something to eat?' he said pleadingly.
'Of course you can" responded the cook In great
good humor. Come In: we're keeping open house
to-day. and you can get feast tit for a king. and
wine To wash II down with"
lie raised his hands deprecatingly.
Thank you he said. but I'd prefer the old lay
out Of second hand victuals I'm used to. can live
on that and II acquire the champagne and pie
habit In my present circumstances I'll be starved
man before the years out " and the wondering cook
humored his within.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
CONT TOLSTOT THROU'N OFT or 4 NAIL
ROUGH EXPERIENCE or THE FAMOUS RUS
sIAH AUTHOR WIIEN ATTEMPTING To
ATTEND THE REHEARSAL or

ROUGH EXPERIENCE or THE FAMOUS RUS
sIAN AUTHOR wrIEN ATTEMPTING To
ATTEND THE REHEARSAL or
ONE OF Ills PIECES
Tho young aristocrats Of Tula. Russia. had
planned. few weeks ago. To- give Tostois Fruits
OF Revelation" for the entertainment OF the Assem-
bly, of Mobiles. which mot in the city at that time
The famous author himself happened 70 be in Tula.
AMI a committee was sent to him beg that
h. attend the last rehearsal and correct possible
mistakes Of the performers IN their Interpretation
Of his piece.
The rehearsal began with Tols.oi sitting in the
row nearest the stage. Among the players was
young baron who took the part Of Il servant. In
Of the scenes he Is obliged to throw several
peasants ont Of the hallway Of his masters house
because Of their opportunities. The young man had
performed his part to his own satisfaction. when the
famous Russian arose from his seat. The dramatis
pcrsonae stood about awaiting his instructions.
THAT is not reht that Is nothing" cried the
Count. you must throw tho men ont in more
ing as tried 10 enter It "A few minutes ago.
th conm nggrG MIS- ' f gnocb onI the cons as
mittee hurried to him to ask for an explanation.
The managers OF the hall had placed 4 gorodnoi
or ponccn1n at the entrance TO me building with
As the play about To begin a heavily set man.
clad in a sheepskn coat. wearing fur hat. with
long beard ana hair and the general appearance
Of a mnschk. or poor peasant l@ssed by him and
started 10 mount the stairway. The Gorodnoi called
to the man To halt but his command
obeyod.
"A moment later" to let the author tell the rest
Of the story. Il felt two heavy hands my Shout
ders. was thrown down the stairs. out into ,he
street and rolled over III the snow. got up proved
my Identity. and with the apologies and explanation
of the gorodnoi allowed enter the hall
That was realism. That the way that We
should be thrown ont of the house. and that the
way you must do"
The Count declined allow the policeman to
be- punished lie had taken the author for peas
ant. never having seen him and believed that he
was simply executing his orders. The Count en-
joyed the experience. which, however, he VIII not
SDnp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
4 FIRST or JANT AIRY STORY

Tho following genuine "bu' story IL related by n
downtown merchant: An out-of-town customer to
whom goods had been shipped, discovered as
he thought. "A mistake In the bill overchargng him
to a considerable amount He wrote to the mer-
chant In the city without delay, and the letter was
duly received II dwelt at length carelessness In
general and particularly In the OF this bill.
waxing indignant over the foolish mistake. and de-
handing a correct bill at once At the foot Of the
letter was hastily written postscript TO this effect:
Since writing the above l have re-eXamned your
bill and find II correct after all"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
COT.NTERfHi.NGE

From The London Academy.
She who is mlEo. and whom | hold not now
As other than myself so Large
Was on me. when the treasure Of her charms
~ length had yielded to my suppliant arms,
And that which secm'd vision half divine
She VINO is mine
Had own'h Itself n woman. and for me:
In her scrcner soul. my soul can
How Love. Truth. Purity, are only She
She who Is mine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14

electricity from the Naval Observatory. My office
IS nest OF machines and wires the latter reaching
ont 10 the uttcrmost ends Of the earth. For by
means OF this telegraph -sounder n my left hand.
can transmit intelligence To Europe, 10 India,
to Ncw-/ciaud. or To- Hong Kong II IS not with
ont reason that this IS called the age Of mechanical