The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-28

reported.
The State Teachers Association win
meet in Portland the FIRST week of the
new year.
Mutton sheep are being purchased in
Southern Oregon for Portland markets
for from Sl.25 to $3.50 per head.
The discovery of coal in great abun-
dance In Grant county is reported. 1t
is Ignite in character. If true, the ex-
tension of the railroad to the mine in
the near future is probable.
The southern part of Josephine county
will yield more gold this season than tor
many years past Old mines are b ing
operated that have lain idle for q long
time, and everything points to a revival
Of the mining industry.
Some years ago Frank Dekum, of Port
land procured from Europe a la ge num-
her of nightingale songsters, which were
turned loose through the state. They
are said to be thriving, and are now in
districts where they are seen for the
first time.
Some four weeks ago Alex Fargher and
other sheep raisers of Antelope nnade a
large shipment of mutton to Oh cago.
Yesterday Mr.. Fargher and Alex and
rohn McClennen arrived here on tn ir re-
turn from Chicago, and report having
ret witha fairly good market in that
city.-Record
j. A. Sterling, assessor of Douglas coun-
ty, is out in q card in the Ros eburg Re-
view announcing his desire for the Repub-
lican nomination as a member of the
state board of equaliza ton for this DIS
trict, which includes Curry county. He
thinks his experience as assessor of Doug
las fits him for the position.
Mr.. Ellis, stock inspector of Unatilla
county informs the Pendlet Tribune
that there are about 2i,0O0 sheep in the
county, and, contrary to recent reports,
they are in good condition for the winter.
The range is improving, and they mey not
lack feed. The stockmen are better pre-
pared for the winter than they were last
winter
The Grants Pass Courier says: Our
city debt is about $4,000, county debt
$4,000, bonded school district debt 80, 600.
Our city assessment roll figures up in
round numbers $500,000 Now divide our
portion of the county debt according to
the assessment roll, and the city of
Grants Pass is $65OOO behind on a capital
Of half million. Anyone can see that
rigid watch must be kept over our
finances to draw them out Of this
swamp"
The following companies filed articles
of Incorporation Tuesday in Salem: The
penton Logging and numbering Com
many. with a capital stock of 100000,
divided into GOO shares at $100 each. Am
burn Smith e. Co., to do general c-m
mlsson and brokerage business; prlnci-
val place of business, Portland capt
stock, 10000, divided into 100 shares. The
Demartine Company PRINCIPAL place OF
business, Portland; capital stock S5O,OOO
into 10000 shares.
A Trratilla county stoctman says that
It looks worse for stockmen in that sec
ton than any time for great many
wears. There Is no grass on the range,
owing to the dry summer, and th"re was
no hay grown to speak of on the urlards
There Is no bunch grass at present, and
they cannot sell any cattle or sheep at
as they are too poor for beef orr
He believes that a.large number
of cattle, horses and sheep will starve
this winter. 1t is reported in the sheep
district that the scab is spreading.
During the height of the storm y"stcr-
day morning, says the independent theI
heavy wind and conseq"ert rough water
undermined the old warehouse on the
other side of the river, letting one end
drop into the stream, and 1t now stands
partly submerged. There were several
pieces of machinery belonging to r. d.
Hume and considerable hay belonging tol
Thomas Chapman in the building at the
time of It's downfall, and this has all
been moved to a place of safety. though
damaged by the water. The
building will be torn to pieces to save
the lumber.
The census roll of Wal'owa county came
TO hand in the secretary of states office,
and a cursory inspection of its contents
reveals the following facts to the credit
of that distant 'rocket borough: with
A total population of $3.50, she has ll'Ol
eral voters; wool, 1876, 100 pounds; sheep,
r 900, hogs, APIS: horses, 1850; mules, 30;
cattle 1905; acres of land in cultiNat on
* 1877. wheat raised, 115,GS5 bushels; cats, |
Is. $50: barley and rye, 1928; corn, 6H;
bav. 20 .G9g tons butter and cheese, dOO5
nounds potatoes, 1892 bushels; apples,
900 bushels. prunes and plums 1llO
bushels; poultry, 1850 dozen; bac n, $1,000
gold, 40 ounces, and S26,COO feet
Of lumber
The Salem Statesman says: Those in
, position to have some knowl dge OF
he subject express the belief that the
state levy for 1896 win be the largest in
several years 1t Is said this will be the
result of the abnormally small levy made
, wear ago. through which shortape In
nearly all the important funds funds has
been created 1t is thought likely that
not less than seven mills will be required
% meet the current demands. lt Is
,inted that Secretary Of State Kincaid
,hafes considerably under the nee ssity
which will compel him, after only one
year I'm office, to more than double the
ast levy made by his predecessor, this
.oo Notwithstanding his strict personal
scrutiny with view TO close economy
Coughing initiates the delicate organs
md argravates the disease In tad of
Waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure II
.lps al once, making expectoration easy,
educes the soarness and Inflammation.
Every one likes It, Chas. Rogers.
Rangrupt went into De'a' ms the other
,ipht, and after eating hearty supper
the waiter What Is y ur
,ame Alphonse?" he asked. "Patrick
NcGuffy," replied Alphonse. "Thank
lou," said Bangrupt, putting the name
lown on his memorandum book 'Ycu
,ave served me so well I'll place your
name on the list of my preferred creditors
or a liberal tip. ."--Harper's Bazar.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers for bilious
less, Indigestion, constipation, small
IN, a prompt cure, Chas. Rogers.
AT the same time It must be sad that
,Ir Bayard would have done more wisely
( he had avoided, as an amb0s ador
he public discussion abroad of doctrines
involved in current politics at h me. As
AMBASSADOR he represents all the people
nd not one party or even the adminis-
ration alone.--New York World