The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-22

to the coast on n VISIT 10 MS naISNNS,
returned yesterday morning to resume
his duties with the war department at
Washington.
The cheapest place In town to buy
your groceries eggs and butter and is
pounds Of sugar FOR one dollar at the
Commission House, successor to Asto-
ria Creamery,
Hon T. T. Geer will address the Nc
Kinley club on Thursday evening, and
Hon. c, W, Fulton will address the Up
pertown Mckinley and Hobart Club on
Saturday evening,
The first large consignment u East
ern oysters was received yesterday by
Mine Host whipple at the Palace, Ev-
cry month with an "r' In II is supposed
to be a good one for oysters,
Prof, Geo. NJ. Berry, the champion
roller skater. has severed his connec-
ton with the olympian skating rink
and the Louvre. Mr.. Berry will. how
ever. remain in this city for some time,
Mr.. Harry McGregor and bride, Of
Franklin, arrived yesterday afternoon
on the Potter. on their wedding tour,
and are visiting at the home OF the
brides aunt. Mrs, L. u. johnson, MIR.
McGregor. is ticket agent for the Ca
madam Pacific at Fairhaven.
Miss Martha l. Gilbert. besides &C
ceptng a few more pupils desiring pri-
vate 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. It her residence. lsS
Third street
Political questions now absorb the
attention OF all street corner meetings,
and a lively campaign in Clatsop coun-
" is anticipated. One gentleman yes
terday remarked that he was glad TO
see that mud singing vas so far out
Of fashion. and hat a clean fight was
being made.
God Protect My Little Sweetheart"
the latest song issued by ]. Fisher &
Bro. No. : Bible House. New York,
has made a great hit OF the many
Lullaby Songs which have already
been issued. We know of none excelling
this one in quaintness Of melody and
ingenuity OF accompaniment. II viii
be sure to please everybody.
In the Police court yesterday after
noon F. Striblitz forfeited IS for being
drunk, Jim. Johannsen and Charles
Miller were fined s. each for the same
ofense, and Pat Copeley vas fined S..
The testimony showed hat the latter
had to be hauled to the station in a
wagon. and in the opinion OF the court,
that incurred an extra expense.
Fish continue to run moderately.
though there was a noticeable improve
ment yesterday over the catch during
the closing days OF last week. The can
ners are paying Is cents per pound TO
the fishermen and matters are pro-
crossing smoothly on that basis. The
run Of silversides has not yet com
menced, but 1t is looked for within a
few days. until which time the tanners
will not make any particular efforts to
Increase their daily packing.
Sunday was n OF the most pleas
ant days Of the season, and those who
went out on expeditions Saturday
night and Sunday morning viewed ma
.ure in her happiest mood. The rural
-etreats were visited by many Of vi
..ownspeople intent upon exploring the
~Inexcelled scenic resources within easy
distance by land or water and in most
Instances surprise as well as pleasure
was expressed by the excursionists.
Sunday Messrs. viii Sherman, Wal
ter and James Stokes, went up the road
road grade to Burnside point on their
They report that the riding
Is magnificent. At one place between
the mouth Of the tunnel and the grade
across a slough, they were obliged to
take a boat in order to make the con-
nection. While bowling along at a
good speed Mr.. Sherman got a little
too near the edge Of the grade. and
escaped a tumble overheard.
Yesterday evening was recounted at