The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-08


pearance, and the boys are justly
proud OF their craft.
Yesterday was Labor Day, hut there
was no demonstration " any kind in
the city. and no evidence ot legal
holiday except that the banks and pub
lie buildings were closed,
Tomatoes in buShel crates; sweet pc
ratoes, Muscat and Black Prince
grapes; finest waterm,louS, fancy ap-
pies, egg plant, extra fancy Burbank
potatoes, Pacific Commission CO,
Il. II. Hamilton and family leave to-
night for Spokane, where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Hamilton
was the engineer in chargc OF the
bridge work across NouuS's BAY.
For butter. eggs. fresh fruits, teas.
coffee, and spices, so To the Corner
Grocery and Commission House, 10th
and Duane street. successor to Astoria
Creamery. Pay cash aud buy cheap.
sunday morning s75,oO0 feet II lum-
Der arrived down from the oregon
Pine Lumber Company, Portland, The
material is to be used in the conStruc-
ton work AT Fort Stevens by the gov
ernment engineers.
Today at Pacific Commission Co, 100
boxes apples, all varieties; 80 crates, so
boxes Bartlett pears; 100 boxes toma-
toes; 50 boxes and crates plums and
prunes; 10 sacks sweet corn; crates
cantaloupes, etc; don't forget to buy
today.
c. B. Smith, the confectioner, carries
the only complete stock Of French and
American candies in the city. Prices
from 1Oc to $500 per pound. All mail
orders receive prompt attention. Fresh
candies manufactured every day. 4SS
Commercial street.
Miss Martha l. Gilbert, besides accept
ing a few more pupils desiring private
lessons in French. will form a class
for instruction in that language. Those
who wish TO join the class are invited
to meet Miss Gilbert on any day this
week, at her residence, l9S Third street.
Engine Company No. last evening
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Ludwig Lar
son: treasurer, Mr.. Gramms; secretary,
Frank Leinenweber; foreman, John
Selnes: delegates to the board, G. Gun
derson, James Kearney. Charles Lar
son.
The Astoria Iron Works yesterday
shipped to the Newport Packing Com
pany, Yaquina Bay a large lot Of
salmon packing machinery. consisting
Of soldering machines, crimpers, a re-
tort, coolers, etc Astoria, apparently.
is getting up a reputation on this class
Of machinery.
The funeral Of Matt Jarvela, who
was killed a few days ago in the coal
mine at Carbonate, took place yester-
day under the auspices Of the Finnish
Brotherhood, Of which he was well
known member. He was also a mem
Der Of Engine Company No. 1. The
interment was made at Greenwood.
The funeral Of the late Joseph Riippa
took place at Greenwood Sunday. Mr.
Riippa was one Of the best known
members Of the Finnish Brotherhood
in this city, and figured largely in the
courts as interpreter. His character
was above reproach, and he stood high
amongst his friends and countrymen.
At the Meeting of Engine Company
No. l last night, the following officers
were elected: President, ]. L. Gratke;
treasurer, VIM. Book; secretary, l.. L.
Selig; foreman, Audley Gragg; first as
sistant foreman, Geo. Stevens; second
assistant, P F. Kenney; delegates to
the board, w. A. Wenig, J. Kenney, D.
Campbell.
Among the guests registered at the
Parker House yesterday were Mrs.
Nottingham, c. /. Rogers. y. o. Pad
dock and family. II. Jackson, r. Lewis
ton, Portland; J. Gillison, Hood River;
W Z. Watson, Warrenton; =. f.. Pc
terson, Bay Center; II. Herman, o.
Franks, San Francisco; Mrs e. NJ.
May Long Beach; +. +. Lewelyn,
Kansas City
Some discussion was had last evening
at the Parker House. brought out by
the failure Of the boat which made the
trip TO Greenwood yesterday afternoon