The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-11

The Epworth League, which meets one
hour before the preaching service, Was
crowded 10 the utmost capacity OF two
rooms, while the evening class meeting
at the same hour had tull room, \
revival spirit wSs manifest IN all these
services,
Mr., H. Ingalls, ct Foard S stokes, is
somewhat under the weather. and was
yesterday Obliged to lay up at his homo
for repairs II was reported that he fcll
down the cellar stairs and suffered quito
serious damage
The many friends OF old Jack Morris
will be sorry 10 learn that he Is now IN
ST. Mary's hospital In u critical condi-
ton II Is not probable that he can NJ
cover His attttclion seems to hc ~ a
paralytic nature
Henry NJ Field says he would as soon
think OF passing by the gates ot aeaven
as 70 30 past the gates OF the Yellowstone
Park You can all 80 there yellowstone
Parkl In imagination next Tuesday even
ing, NJ. r. Church.
DURING this finc weather work on the
railroad grade above Tongue Point is be-
ing pushed with most satisfactory results
II a little sunshine continues good prog
reSs will be made toward completing the
first ten miles OF grading.
The oregon Trading Co, so Commercial
streeth 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 rehearsals for The Fairies Esca-
pade>" to be given on the 18th. under
the auspices OF the Rescue Club. are now
very nearly finished and those who have
been present say that the entertainment
will be one OF the best Of the season.
The Chinese merchants OF the city are
making extensive preparations for the
celebration OF their New Years festival
BUSINESS has been fair. so Il is reported.
and as a Chlnanan's wealth Is measured
by the length OF his string OF iirecrackers,
Astoria can expect plenty OF noise.
Go to Elmore. Sanborn's sfice and see
their new and handsome twine testing
machine Take along some OF the twines
"as good as Marshall's." In your pscke;.
and test them. Then see how much more
Marshall's will stand It's money In your
pocket and fish in your net to and out
Sunday was another beautiful day. one
OF the oases in the winters desert OF fog
and rain. and hundreds OF people enjoyed
II TO the full. From the hills beautiful
view was had OF the bay, and the shores
Of Washington. The water was smooth
and the vessels lying at anchor. some OF
them with their sails spread TO the sun.
all combined to make fine picture
Most so-calied salmon twines" are col
ored with acids. The acids rot the abre
and render the material useless. In the
Once OF Elmore. Sanborn & Co. is an OBJ
feet lesson that ought TO h examined by
all fishermen. II Is the whole OF the ma.
terial used In the manufacture OF Mar
shalrs twtne-from start TO finish. Go
there and examine the color right
through. You will see then why Mar
shall's is called the best in the world.
Sunday morning a parry OF business
men, with their wives and children. in
cluding Mr.. Hammond. made n trip on
the steamer Dwyer to the railroad work
in the vicinity OF Tongue Point. Few OF
the visitors had ever before seen the
work under construction. and all express
ed surprise at what had be,u accom-
plished. The tunnel is very nearly com
pleted, and large amount OF grading has
been done. One gentleman remarked
that II this work was in progress along
the city front. a great change would
take place In the business ~ the city.
The sale Of $3.50 worth Of lots In the
Hinman Tract last Saturday, has ere
ated a stir In real estate circles as well
as exciting the interest OF property own
ersin general. Purchasers were loud in
their boasts OF bargains secured. and
several CT the contracts. II Is understood.
have been arranged for the transfer OF
property in this tract In the near future
The fact that prices here have been kept
within reasonable bounds speaks well
for the business foresight OF the parties
the land. and 1t stands to ren-
son that II other property owners would |
adopt the same principle. large amount
OF latent capital might be turned into
ready cash.
The first choral service held in Grace
church was given Sunday evening before |
an exceptionally large evening congrega-
ton. The service was a very beautiful I
1ne and thoroughly enjoyed by all those |
present. Rector Short delivered a most |
eloquent address in which he established |
the point that music.- throughout all the |
ages. has been and ever will be. one OF |
the great fulcrums for uplifting the bet |
ter nature Of mankind. 1t is certain that |
vice without carrying away 4 cheerful |
feeling and more enlightened ideas OF |
The principal objects OF Christianity. II |
IS to be hoped hat more Of such services /
may be had In the future.