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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The trim little launch Claude b. Han
thorn is being fitted with electric steer
ing gear and electric lights. Storage bat
teries will be used. a small dynamo being
employed with which to MI the batteries
Mr. Hanthorn thinks when he gets these
improvements completed he will have the
finest launch on the river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
REsCuE CLUE.
Interesting Program Rendered Last
Night In the Hall

Interesting Program Rendered Last
Night in the Hall
The Rescue Club assembled at o'clock
with all the officers present. Tne chap
lain, Rev. l.. J. Trumbull. read scrip
ture selection and offered prayer. after
which President Estes announced the
next thing In order to be- the seml-annuaI
election OF officers. The following OH
GERS were unanimously and enthusiast
cally elected:
President, DR.. o. d. Estes Fourth term).
Vice-Presldent. DR.. ]. s. Bishop.
Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs. W. w.
Parker.
Chaplain, Rev. J. ]. Walter.
Pianist, Miss Nellie Busey. third
term.
Musical Director, Rev. f. s. Bollinger.
Usher, Mr.. Thomas Parker
Board OF Trustees. Mrs. Parker, Mrs
DIR. Estes, j. T. Ross.
A splendid program was then presented
as follows:
Recitation, I'm Berkshire Hills" by
Miss Annie Ward, who received hearty
encore and gave Mrs. Socrates Snooks. 3"
Music, by the boys orchestra. They
were compelled to return and gave an
other selection.
Piano solo by Miss Rena Writ, who re-
celved an encore.
The boys orchestra then sang a very
laughable song entitled. Girl Wanted" ."
80 well that they were vociferously en-
cOred and sang another humorous song
THE Band Played on" Their music was
highly appreciated. They closed the pro-
gram with an instrumental selection
A short adress was made by DR.. o. B
Estes.
The program committee for next week
is Mrs. Edwin Drew, Miss Annie Ward,
Mr.. Gus Writ.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
THE up.RiveR MURDER.
A Correspondent states the Facts In tho
Awful AHair


Editor Asotrtan,--
Conflicting reports are industrioualy
circulated rrsapiing the shooting array
which took place at Wallace island
rhuraday evening Phil Jewell, the
boat.puilrr. made tho statement that
evening that they wvrr hrvd on nrst,
and only returned the frv whom four
shots had h--n discharged at them.
witness % tho anair eorroboratus this
statement. aud says the noiao of shot
gun. loaded with buckshot. witch wrrp
tho weapons Scarvy ami hts hoat.pullrr
used. could easily bc distinguished from
that or ride After Srarcy and his
partner returned the nrc, two men were
seen 20 drop down In tho attacking boat.
one OF them exclaimed. "Oh my Godr'
and while In tho act of rcloadinE nla
shotgun no received a bullet IN ths fore.
head killing him instantly. and upattcrinS
blood and brains over the stern shcrtA
Ssarcy Was picking NO his not at the
time " the attack. and had about thirty
fathoms In the boat When told 10 stop
iishing. he replied he would nHh an
much a. no wanted to-" and commenced
laying out what net he had picked up.
At this iuucturu he received a volley
from tho men IN the boat at distance
OF between thirty and forty yards, The
voiey was returned with tho above NJ
suit The nring was fast and furious
Tor a while. Phil Jewell being hit hohlnd
the lcft ear tho bullet plowins is way
through the scalp. another having passed
through the sleeve OF his shirt, when
Jewell bchch his partner hycd out. ho
jumped at IN the stern sheet. and lay
ing hold of a knife. cut the net ana
pulled Tor tho shorr After pulling ashore
he offered 81 10 any one who would pick
up the remainder ot his net. some reply
Ing they would not pick Il up for 500 A
boat belonging to Cooks esnnory picked
tho net up cATHI.AMET
p s-A rrport Il Just received hero
that no inquest was held on tho body OF
Searcy. AS previously reported herr both
yesterday evening and this morning ANA
also that Jewell had sworn at tho inquest
that he and his partner fred the nrst
shots. The facts 40 stated above my
signature were given by an eyewitness
OF tho tfrair. being the same person who
aftcrward picked w the net. c.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Services at the Presbyterian church to-
day will be conducted at II a. m. and
p. m. by the Rev. S. A. Noon, OF Cam
bridge, Mass. Bible class at 10 a. m.
under Mr.. C. A. Hansen. Sabbath school
at close Of the morning service. and
meeting Of the Junior and Senior Y. z.
s. c. L. at the usual hours.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
THE DAILY ASTORIAN, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY u, iSO6.
Agents for the AMERICAN CENTRAL INSURANCE co.

FOR RENr'-rhree furnished roomn
Tor housokecpiug, centrally located, Nt
per month
Small two room house, furnished FOR
hcusckeppins. In central part OF the
city, SIS per month,
Two Furnished roomp for housekeeping,
central location; so per month,
small storp room Tor rvnt on Com.
mcrclal street; SO per month
soxiM feet on Commercial streets $40
SQxlO In Hustler \ Aikona,,,o,,, 80
Lots /. "a l. s 4 l. aud 4 block
R Adairs Astoria. hargaln,,,,,,
Let :, block ! McClurp'p, has two
buildings rcnIiRE Tor NN per
month ,,,,o,. ,,,,.,. ,,,,,,,,,u,.,u 100
Lot |, block I. McCluro'a,,,,,,,,., 500
Lots 5 and 4, block Is, MeCluru'su iLoN
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

little husincsa to he transacted, In tho
case VI the Astoria huildinE ana Loan
Association. va T. n, Hansen, order was
catered CONFIRMING sale ot real estate,
Same W, Fred y hliNn same order en-.
tcrpd A. e Fisher vs. u, r. STAFFORD.
demurrer ovvrrulcd by consent and nyo
days allowed In witch to tile plea J, y
A. nowlby yH L ", wclch ct al case
diamissrd as TO u. a. welch ana gclslcr,
H. q, Smith and r. q rrael wcrv sp.
pointed rrtcrvcs TO partition rvai estate,
Foari s s,okra Va II Rasmussen. onitr
entered conarmlns sale of rial estate. T..
G. Warren ~ A W. lloyt. same or,lcr.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

New York. May 1.-THE financlcr
says;
A decrease OF t2.O5S.Oo0 In loans Il tho
unfavorublc feature OF the statement OF
the associated banks OF New York city
for the week ending May q viewed in
the light OF the expansion which has
been noted In the time Of late. the sud-
den falling OF In not easy Of explanation
II does not seem probable that the checks
shown on the currency expansion viii be
moro than temporary since the increase
Of only t5l.ooo.Oo0 this season compares
with tho total expansion OF N2coOio last
year, made during tho period covering
about two weeks. Tho contraction OF the
current week Rugurs a lesacning demand
indicates further heavy exports OF gold
soon The banks gained in cash during
tho week S2,Ss5BoO. This gain II In tho
face OF exports OF 81. 10000, The advance
in the price OF domestic exchange at
larger commercial centers Indicates that
the movement has not run It's course yet
although the Southern banks are now
coming into the market for loans.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Pure sweet cream fresh from the sep.
arator every morning and guaranteed to
whip. 20c per pint. c. 3. Smith.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.

Local weather for twenty-four hours
ending at p. m yesterday. furnished
By the United States Department OF Ag-
riculture, weather bureau.
Maximum temperature, s. degrees
Minimum temperature, 50 degrees
Precipitation, IS inch.
Total precipitation from September ist.
1885, to date, IA inches
Excess of precipitation from September
1st, 1885 to date. 40 inches.
TODAY'S WEATHER.
Forecast-For Washington and Oregon,
fair weather; warmer west OF the Cas-
cades
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Lot l. block n, McCnrp'n ,,o," RO
iood business block, central location,
owner viii sell for a hargain
lot n, block n. New Astoria. house,
barn, cow, garden and . doApn chickens,
cheap and easy tcrma
Lo,a 7 and 4 block 10. kindred Park.
cheap and easy terms
80 Reroa meadow land. Can pasture
100 head OF stock the year round. ti@0
100 acre farm near olney A good buy
Sole agents for aunnymcad and Alder
brook Choice lots In Alderbrook at from
tso to yaN Lots IN annnymead az from
So TO tis0,
Hest location on Columbia River Tor
aawmllL comprising 10 aorrs water front.
age at sunnymead bo given 10 parties
who viii build and operate mllL
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

For Is cents you can secure an excel.
lent well-acryed meal az the Hon Ton
Restaurant No, 81 Commercial street
They arc also fully prepared TO lcrvr
all kinds OF nsh. game and delicacieB OF
the season. ~ well as oysters IN oyery
Imaginable style At the lowest iiylng
prices. Come once and you win con.
tinue TO come.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received by tho
undersigned until Saturday. May 20, at
o'clock for grading and constructing a
county road running from G. =. Dow's
landing across the tide land OF c. ~.
Hess to near the north OF Young's river
Plans and specifications can be seen at
w. Il. Warrcns real estate office. In
Astoria. w. J. INGALLS,,
Supt. Construction.
Caldwell Or, May q. 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The Oregon Trading Co.. GOO CONNER
cial street. Is the place to buy your/dry
goods, clothing, boots and shoes, mems
and ladies' furnishing goods. Should you
want an auctioneer. $. Friedman makes
his office at the oregon Trading Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

auirSd a morn thorough knowledge OF
IkaF
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The dainties Of the great are the tears
Of the poor
Breakfast.
Fruit
Wheatlet, with Cream.
Ham Omelet. Stewed Potatoes.
Swiss Meat Rolls
Coffee.
Luncn.
Lobster a la Newl5urg.
Fracassee of old Lamb, with Dumplings.
Tomatoes with Mayonnaise.
Dinner.
Oysters
Consomme Suedoise.
Olives. Watercress.
Baked Shad, Spanish and Tomato Sauce.
New Potatoes
Broiled Steak. Mushroom Sauce and
Poached Eggs.
Asparagus, Cream Sauce.
Stuffed Shoulder Of Lamb
Green Peas.
Roast Pigeons.
Strawberries la Maconnaise.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
TO THE LADIES.

Commencing this morning. and contln-
ulng during next week. Mrs Ross will
close out her entire line Of hats, tho
finest and most stylish ever brought TO
Astoria, regardless OF cost. Ladies' should
call and make their selections early.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
FOUR woRLp,s RECORDS.

Denver, May 2.--A. B. Hughes, paced
by quad, made four worlds amateur
bicycle records this afternoon. as fol-
lows: Two-thirds mile, l;lIh; three
fourths mile i:22tb; one mile 1904; two
mllea 2.G1N
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
A FINE PROPERTY.
Something New and Rare in First Glass
Bargains.


Having secured block a. in Adair's
Astoria, at a great sacrifice, we are able
to offer to the people of Astoria and
vicinity the most beautiful residence
property ever offered in Astoria at
lower price than such property has ever
before been offered. This property is
now being graded. and when completed
will be one Of the most beautiful sites
for a home in Upper Astoria. The prop
erty is within two blocks Of the Astoria
Street Railway. one block Of the planked
street, wagon road leading to the prop
erty, one block from church and two
blocks from the Adair school house.
Lots are 80 by 100, and 80 by l5O. Our
terms are the best ever offered in AS
toria, and a discount will be allowed on
cash purchases. These lots will only
last a few days, and If you want the
best bargain ever offered you in Astoria
do not fail to call on US at once.
r. L. BOYLE & CO., ana
o. F. MORTON.
Sole. Agents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
THE MARKETS.

New York, May 3.--Hops-heavy; state.
common TO choice. 1894 crop, 2IAteIlS: 1896
crop. 3aS; Pacific coast, 1894 crop, 2lait4;
1896 crop, 3fD7c.
Portland, May 8.-Wheat, unchanged.
Liverpool, May Z.--Hollday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
BICYCLE ACADEMY.

Sherman e Thing have opened n riding
school next door to Pacific Express Office.
Competent instructors constantly In at
tendance. Cleveland and Crescent BIZ
cycles for sale and rent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Circuit court convened yesterday, Judge
Thomas A. Stevens on the bench In
place Of Judge Mcbride, who is engaged
in holding court elsewhere There was
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The warm weather yesterday made Il
necessary for business houses to throw
their doors wide open, II Is thought Mr.
Grover has eoudoscended TO order sum-
mer to set In.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

When man puts on a severe express
sion oC face, draws his mouth down at
the corners and declares that he Is out
OF politics. Il means that he thinks he
has SURF thing on that otiice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
AROUND TOWN.

Time. place and action may with pains
be wrought
Butgenius must be born, and never can
be taught. Dryden.
) There is a lot OF moral backbone in a
well fitting gown
Mrs Carrie Ray, medium. Readings
daily. The oriel. Room 3.
/ The Telephone yesterday delivered eight
| or ten boxes OF fish at Eureka.
I Mr.. Martin Foard left yesterday for a
{ business trip to San Francisco.
/ The Red Front Market did a good bust
ness yesterday on its opening day.
Judge Thomas A Stephens, OF Port
land, was at the occident yesterday.
I For your sweet cream and Ice cream,
I try the Bonbonnisre, D5 Commercial st.
vapor baths, massage and magnetic
treatment Mime. DeGrey. Room Y, the
/ Oriel.
] LOST. An A. F. C. blue enamel pin. The
finder will please return to the Astorian
office.
I A good many persons think that relig-
/ ion is an absolute necessity-for the other
fellow.
Land Agent Gosslin, Of the railroad
company, is spending the day in War
/ renton.
/ The women were out in force yesterday
taking advantage Of the bright afternoon
/ for shopping.
I Bathing suits Of black silk, with white
| trimmings, are deemed very chic for the
coming season.
Buy your cigars. tobacco, fruit and
candy OF Emil Erickson, Eighth and
Commercial streets.
The Hon Raleigh stott and c. ]. Clee,
on, Of Portland, we'll known politicians,
were in the city yesterday
Until woman receives an itemized bin
she will never believe she spent so much
money on her charge account
Pure sweet cream fresh from the sep.
arator every morning and guaranteed to
whip 9)c per pint. G. y. Smith.
Politics were boiling yesterday and
there seemed to be considerable excite
ment in the ranks on both sides.
EH-Chief Ed. Foster requests the boys
TO meet him at the engine house tomor-
row TO consider matter Of Importance.
Six or eight passengers have gone East
over the Canadian Pacific Railroad to the
Atlantic seaboard during the last day OF
two
Ice cream by the bushel at c. 3.
Smiths. Ice cream soda a speciality.
Private parlors for ladies'. 4Ss Commercial
street
For rent-Elght room house furnished
or unfurnished, with bath. Apply at the
Office Of r. L. Boyle & Co., 535 CONNER
cial street
The photographs Of the actors in the
picket Line" now on exhibition at
Snodgrass' gallery, have attracted con-
siderable attention.
The ladies' Of Astoria should not over
look Mrs. Ross grand closing out hat
sale, beginning this morning and contin-
uing during the next week.
Go TO the Bon Ton for your dinner to-
day. Roast chicken, chicken pot pie,
roast bear, with currant Jelly, etc, etc,
the best Is cent meal in Astoria
The Columbia Harbor Land Company
yesterday sold handsome lot in War
renton to Contractor Bayles, who will
soon put up fine residence there.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

A newspaper has jus, been started IN
London, which Is. printed on a postal
card, Tho first number has tour HAS
traticps a comic tragedy, few Jokes
and puzzles. and some advertisements
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

A number OF parties, both here and in
Portland. who own cottages at the beach.
are having them repaired for summer
occupancy. Several new cottages will be
built on the south beach before the sea-
son opens
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFla.

Meany Is the leading tailor, and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
Something New.
chIIdren's and Youths Steel
Shod Shoes, all Sizes and Styles

We also carry fine line of ladies' and
mems shoes, from the best to the lowest
reliable goods. All goods warranted just
as represented.
JOHN HAHN & CO.,
E9 Commercial Street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

II Is understood that the majority OF
those owning buildings along the water
front through which tho railroad will
pass, will this week commence tearing
them down to make room for the trcstle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

II you wish success in life. make per
sevorcnco your bosom friend. experience
your wise COUNSELOR caution your older
brother and hope your guardian genius.
Addison
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

In reference TO AN article quoted In
an evening paper last nlght. stating that
Mr.. NJ J, Kinney had been intimtdatcd
by other cRnncrymen from starting up
his cannery. that gentleman says that
such a statement Is not only wholly cOn-
trNry TO the facts. but Is also very abb
surd, Tho only reason" hu said. why /
and other eannerymrn have not started
up before AT tlVe cents per pound. Is.
that at that rate for raw hsh ;hcrv could
hc no profit In the business. owing to
tho heavy stock OF salmon carried over
from last year and the consequent lower
price for canned salmon"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

one OF the first kites OF the season
was seen high In the air yesterday after
noon Il was one of the singing kind
and its music could bO distinctly heart,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
Use WebfOot Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale at Es-
tes-Crain Drug Store.

MarshRlra twine--uAcd by IS por cent
OF tho fishermen on the Columbia rivor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
MENU FOR MONDAY.

Life is worth living when your cook
uses DR.. Prices Baking Powder.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

0uircd morc thorough knowledge OF
that country.
Mr. A, n Hammond and family lctt
last evening FOR the East MIR Ham
mond stated that he would be gone about
n month, and that when he returned he
would bring With him the Older boys
and girls. who arr now at school and
that all would spend tho summer AZ the
beach Mr. II, n Warren and family
will leave some time this week and will
spend some time with Mr., Hammond In
Missoul1 All matters pertaining TO the
railroad and construction work have
been lctt In the hands OF tho engineers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
OUR CORNER.
200 CoTt,u,erc IpI ~.

A Eentloman'a resort. AZ corner Bond
and isih streets. The fineH, brands OF
liquors and cigars always on hand. Call
and try W.
ANDERSON 4 PETERSON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Norwegian and Danish NJ. Z, Chaurch
Upper Astoria, services at II a. m and
1:+5 p, m, Subject In the morning. "Bes-
kuelsen AZ Herrens Herlighed (the Enec,
OF Beholdlng the Glory OF the Lordl" In
the evening. 'Predikestolens Hvsrn. q"
(The Province OF the Pulpit
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

VIM Beasley was yesterday arrested
by Deputy United States Marshal Stuart
for aiding and abetting the landing OF
Chinese AZ this port contrary TO law IL
is expected that another arrest will be
made today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Buy your cigars. tobacco, fruit and
candy OF Emil Erickson, Eighth and
Commercial streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
LOST

LO5T-Drainage Warrant No. Sii3, ls-
sued by the City OF Astoria, December
23 1895, to j. a. Fastabend. Finder will
receive reward by leaving at the Astorian
office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

agents Tor the Northwestern Building and LOan association
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Bathing suits Of black silk, with white
trimmings, are deemed very chic for the
coming season
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

NJ. +. Church-Seryices at II a. m. and
S p. m. Subject for the evening service,
The Great Conspiracy" which Will be
the annual sermon before the G. A. Il,
Of Astoria The church will be appro-
priately decorated with military emble ms,
etc. Morning class meets at 10 a. m
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
ROYAL Baking Powder
Highest of ali In IeGVening
strengfh.-U. S. Government Report

SaltOn Sea Salt for baths at
the Estes-Crain Drug Store.
1Oc and 25c per package.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The women were out in force yesterday
taking advantage Of the bright afternoon
for shopping.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Land Agent Gosslin, Of the railroad
company, is spending the day in War
renton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Mr.. Martin Foard left yesterday for a
business trip TO San Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The Hon. Raleigh stott and c. ]. Cleey
on, Of Portland, we'll known politicians,
were in the city yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

LOST. An A. F. c. blue enamel pin. The
finder will please return TO the Astorian
office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

A good many persons think that relig-
ion is an absolute necessity-for the other
fellow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

Mr.. A. NJ Elan. president OF the Pea
cock Min Company. manufactuturrra oi
fiour. az Milton oregon. was In tho city
yesterday looking over the market. Mr.,
Elam was the builder oI the inst roller
mill on the coast. and hlr had Wide
experience Ia his line OF business lie
says that he considers Astoria today the
hest location on tho Pacific coast for
large -four mill. The export trade hcrc
Is bound 10 BE- very valuable and hc
stated that II he was not already located
where he had good trade, he would
build mill here He spoke OF an *
pertcnccd miller at wallH WHlla who had
just sold his plant and was looking for
another location he thought that he
might be induced to come TO Astoria. Hc
Is an expert and would make success
OF an export mill.