The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-04-25
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Service tomorrow at the Norwegian and
Danish NJ. f. Chvroh. Cppcr Astoria at
Il a. m. and rs = m, Subject In the
morning. "B0R UrayerG' In the evening"
''Guas Trofasthed."
Mr.. & c kemp the well known
sketch artist % the Or1gonian, formerly
with Puck" In New York, is visiting
IN the city and will make some sketches
while here Tor his paper,
Winter seems to have returned with
a vengeance. and there was some talk
yesterday Of sendinS a petition 30 OBJ
server Grover to have that gentleman
make a chabnSe In the program,
The Republican politicians are prcpar-
ing for the convention. which will meet
next Tuesday. Il is said that there are
many states prepared for the occasion,
but Just which one will 80 through no
one offers TO predict.
A gentleman who has a experience
and knows whereof he speaks, said yes
terday: III your feet hurt. you cannot,
unless you are q great actor. walk along
with an air OF one who revels In the
fact that he or she is alive
A chic tallor-made gown has some
thing new in the way % a hrocaded
Jacket covering over a chiffon front. The
back OF the basque is cut very long.
and extends in two tailOr-made coat tails
to the bottom OF the skirt
The Salvation Army will open a saloon
at - Astor street tomorrow night. The
officers and comrades OF the Astoria
corps will have a grand international
meeting at the old Chicago Saloon IN As
tor street Everybody welcome.
Company manners" said a society
lady the other day, ought to be donned
more at home, so that the users might
get used 10 them and not appear so I'M
comfortably IN at ease when they are
donned on occasions Of ceremony
The new helmets adopted by the police
force which were worn yesterday after
noon for the first time. are very hand
some articles OF headgear, and greatly
enhanced the appearance OF the blue
coats. Astoria will soon he quite met
uopolitan-
The Rev. Mr.. Lidden will deliver his
farewell sermon at the Presbyterian
church. His many friends both within
and without the congregation, are sorry
to see him IA the church where he
has rendered such efficient service for
so long a time.
The engineers report that the draw rest
for the Young's Bay bridge was COM
pleted last night. and that the concrete
work II the pier will be finished by this
--- rLA r-aa.haE u~na - aufRu1lW
yesterday afternoon that the men could
not work on the pier.
This evening at S o'clock the Sunday
school girls will give a sOciable at the
basement OF Bethanla church. The
young ladies have worked for the interest
OF the Orphans Home, at Paulsbo. Wn..
and the different articles will be sold. All
are cordially invited. Admission free.
"The Deserter Reclaimed, or Jonah
Obedient," will be the subject Of the
morning discourse at the Baptist Church
In the evening. the pastor will present
No. 2 OF the series on Inspiration; or,
the Bible-whence II came" All other
services as usual Every one made well
come.
Word was received last evening that
Postmaster J. J. Lynch, of Mishawaka,
lost his dwelling house by fire yesterday.
The store, dwelling and postofice are I'M
der the same roof. and it is understood
the whole is a complete loss. Mr.. Lynch,
who has been an invalid for years, mar
rowly escaped with his life.
In the circuit court yesterday Ida A.
Greene filed suit for divorce against Sam
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they they were married in Oakland, Cal,
ten years ago, and alleges that defendant
was guilty Of inhuman treatment, fall
ure to support and drank to excess. The
plaintiff prays for custody Of the young-
er children
Miss Watkins, advertised as Blind
Josie" captiyated the crowded audience
at the Congregational church last night.
Her singing, playing, and defamation is
simply marvellous. At the urgent re-
quest Of many present, Miss Watkins
has consented to give an hours rare en-
tertainment at the church this afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Admission, 10 cents.
Messrs. Corey Brothers have Just re-
ceived a letter from Christine Funne-
mask. Seattle, Wn.. asking for Informal
ton as to her brother. Jacob. He was
supposed 10 be at work In some Of the
railroad camps here, but cannot be trac-
ed. Any Information as to his where
bouts will be received at Corey Bros
Office, or at the Astorian.
The Liberty Hose Company, Of South
Portland, held an enthusiastic meeting
recently and decided to send a team
10 the Astoria tournament This COM
pany contains some excellent material
and ought TO turn out a good team. The
members will active training
az once. This makes the third team al
ready made up IN Portland to participate
in the tournament
Word was received yesterday that Mr..
Samuel Brown, Mr.. y. Seeley, Mr.. J..
B. Seeley. Mr.. Walter e. Smith, and a
number Of others. would arrive from
Portland this morning, in connection with
the railroad matter. They are all inter-
ested in the proposition. and anxious
to see everything move forward quickly
and smoothly. II no change is made I'm
the program, their assistance can be
counted on in closing up affairs.
Presbyterian Church tomorrow-The
pastor, Rev. X. Liddell, will preach morn
There's more clothing destroyed by poor
soap than by actual wear. Hoe Cake"
soap contains no free alkali and will not
injure the finest lace. Try it and notice
the difference in quality. Ross, Higgins