davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council Of the city Of Astoria pro-
pose to change and re-establlsh the grade
on that portion Of Jerome avenue, in
McClure's Astoria, as extended and
changed by Cyrus Olney, which lies be-
tween the west side Of Twelfth street
and the east side OF tenth street, at the
following height above the base OF
grades, as established by ordinance No.
II, entitled AN Ordinance to Establish a
Base Of Grades for the Streets Of AS
toria," to-wit:
On the north side Of the crossing OF
said Jerome avenue with Eleventh street,
1893 feet
on the south side Of said crossing, 1856
feet.
BY order Of the common council
Dated June G. 1896
II. f. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction City.
Ill, was :old by her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no nope
for her, but two bottles DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her. and she
says II saved her life. Mr.. Thomas Egg
gers, 159 Florida street, San Francisco,
suffered from dreadful cold, approach
ing Consumption. tried without result
everything else. then bought one bottle
Of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results. OF which
these rae samples, that prove the won
derful efficacy Of this medicine in Coughs
and Colds. Free trial bottle at Chas.
Rogers Drug Store. Regular size 30
cents and 500.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
And Acceptance OF Tenth Street I'm
provement, Between Commercial
and Exchange Streets

Notice is herby given that 8. Normlie.
contractor for the Improvement OF Tenth
street. between Commercial and Ex-
change streets, under the provisions or
ordinance No. 2075. on the ID day OF June,
1896, fled in the office OF the auditor ana
police Judge OF the city OF Astoria, the
certificate OF the city Surveyor and super
lntendent OF streets, approved by the
committee on streets and public ways,
After the expiration OF the time herein
after specified, II no objections TO the ac-
ceptance OF such work be filed, and the
common council chall deeem such i'm
provement properly completed. accord
ing to the contract and plans and speci-
fcations therefor. the same may be ac-
cepted.
Objections to the acceptance OF said
Improvement or any part thereof may be
filed In the office OF the auditor and po-
lice Judge on or before Wednesday. June
II. 1896.
Astoria. Oregon. June S. 1896
II. +. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Judge Cray and Mayor Taylor deserve
credit for their manly determination
to do their duty under the trying cir
eumstances of the present situation.
They need not fear that any good and
rightly disposed citizen w"l fail 70
give them credit for the East inten-
tons. or win refuse to stand by them
in the efforts they have PCT forth to
preserve the peace and maintain Asto-
ria's credit as civilized and law en-
forcing community
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

All communications intended for pabli-
cation should be directed to the editor
Business communications OF all kinds
and remittances must be addressed to
The Astorian.
The Astorian guarantees TO Its sub
scribers the largcs; circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates can be had on appli-
cation to the business manager
The weekly AstOrian, the second Oldest
weekly in the state OF oregon, has, next
to the Portland oregonian, the largest
weekly circulation in the state.
Jno. F. Handley & Co, are our Port
land agents. and copies of The Astorian
can be had every morning at their stand
ia Third street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

A Democratic paper in Connecticut
says the West is Indebted to that state
to the extent Of slOoOOo.O 900 and that
Connecticut capitalists have reached
the conclusion not to lend any more
money in the same quarter unless the
words interest and principal payable
IN gold" are printed in the contract.
And. says the Globe-Democrat, the
lurch OF Oregon toward the Populists
will make investors shy of anything
offered there for some time to come.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

a. l. Wooster, a prominent citizen OF
Osseo, Mich. after suffering excruciating-
ly from piles for twenty years, was cured
In a short time by using Dewitrs Witch
Hazel Salve, an absolute cure for all
skin diseases, More OF this prepara ton
IS used than all others combined. Chas.
Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

It has been gravely announced by
certain OF the strike leaders that il
fishermen would keep on the Columbia
river they would not be murdered.
Now II those who feel so much insulted
by the presence Of men in the city
wearing the blue uniform OF the United
States and encamped under the Stars
and Stripes viii only be careful TO keep
away from the courthouse square they
viii not have their tender feelings
burf
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Most so-called salmon twines" are COL
ored with acids. The acids rot the fibre
and render the material useless. In the
office Of Elmore. Sanborn & Co. is an OBJ
Ject lesson that ought to be examined by
all fishermen. 1t is the whole OF the
material used in the manufacture Of Mar
shalls twine-from start to finish. Go
there and examine the color right
through. You will see then why Mar
shalPs is called the best In the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
A TwIsTER

A twister in twisting
May twist him twist,
For in twisting a twist
Three twists make a twist:
But II one Of the twists
Untwists from the twist,
The twist untwisting
Untwists the twist.
That is, when It's twisted with any
other twine than MARSHALL's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
NOTICE OF INTENTION
To Change and Re-establish the Grade
on Irving Avenue. Between Tenth
and Twelfth Streets. In Nc
Clure's Astoria.

Notice Is hereby given that the com
mon council OF the city OF Astoria pro-
pose to re-establlsh the grade on that
part OF Irving avenue, in McClure's As
toria, as extended and changed by Cyrus
Olney, which lies between the west side
Of Twelfth street and the east side OF
Tenth street. at the following heights
above the base OF grades as established
by ordinance No. Il, entitled "An Ordl-
nance to Establish a Base Of Grades for
the Streets OF Astoria" to-wlt:
On the north side OF the crossing OF
said Irving avenue with Eleventh street,
126 feet
On the south side Of said crossing. I2y
feet.
By order OF the common council.
Dated June 6, 1896.
II. f. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Sue Brott-"How did ycu like uor.
aces aotiuge" Ella Cution--'I can,
say that liked it. In that death scene
I thought he died very poor" well,
you know, most actors do die that
way, y,"-Yonkers Statesman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

May l be at liberty TO quote you as
indorsing the sentiment that the voice
Of the people is the voice Of God" ask
ed the interviewer. II would not like
to commit myself to that sentiment un-
I'll after the convention" answered the
Observation-Disclosures Journal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council OF the city of Astoria pro-
pose to establish the grade at the later
section Of Franklin avenue and Thirty
sixth streets at 80 feet above the base OF
grades.
And unless a remonstrance signed by
the owners Of three-fourths OF the prop
erty fronting on said portion OF said
street be filed with the auditor and po-
lice Judge Of said city within ten days
from the final publication of this notice,
to-wit, on or before Wednesday July l.,
1886, the common council will establish
said grade.
Dated June 6, 1896
II. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

At Outs.-Tom-'Why nave Dick and
Grace quarrelled?" Hazel-"They are
both learning to ride the bicycle and
last week they met each other in the
park. She tried to bow to him, and
he tried to raise his hat, and each
blames the other for the result
Truth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
BUcKLENs ARN1cA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and All Skin Erup-
tons,, and positive cure for Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price, 70 cents per box. For sale by
Chas. Rogers, Odd Fellows building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

II there is one thing more than an
other that is to be regretted in the sil-
verite victory in Kentucky, it is that
II viii bring Breckenridge, one re-
iecSed. TO the front. He now says that
he win be candidate again. and has
the assurance to say that he viii be
elected
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Renewing the e.-Wife-"The
minister made an earnest appeal for
contributions in aid OF our missionary
work in Africa" Husband-"well.
he'll have to count me out. If he had
his way, he'd have us exporting gold
to Africa-just as our country is get
ting on its feet, too o"-Brooklyn Life.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Benny Dictus-"There is an article in
today's paper I should like you to get
my wife to read, but It is no use ask
ing her" Sam Singleton-'Tll tell you
how to do it. Cut the piece out and put
it In your pocket. New York Herald.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Boys always dress differently from
grown-up men," said the boy, inquir-
ingly That is the custom" well,
If all the old people are going to wear
knickerbockers, 1 guess you'd better
get me those long trousers have been
wanting for the last year"-Washing-
ton Star.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoEIa.

What's that? An alderman COM
mitted suieide?" Yes; he didn't have
relatives enough for all the Jobs at his
disposal News.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Contains no Ammonia or Alum.

a Georgia man was arrested for car
rying whisky in his bicycle tires. They
probably charged him with pedaling it
without a license.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

First Goat-"Why, Nanette, what's
the natter" Second Goat-"Appendi-
citis, William" First Goat-"Stove
pipe" Second Goat-"No; art post
ers."-New York Press.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

overcoats and winter wraps Will be In
fashion. They can be discarded, tempor-
arily while travelling in the steam-heated
trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st
Paul Railway. For solid comfort, for
speed and for safety. no other line can
compare with this great railway Of the
West
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Your wife gave US a splendid lecture
on cooking last evening Why weren't
you there?" Il was home with a ter
rible case of dyspepsia. Detroit Free
Press
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Did you ever think how readily the
blood is poisoned by constipation? Bad
blood means bad health and premature
old age. DeWitt'es Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills, overcome obstinate
constipation. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

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
& Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Mrs. r. DeYoung. Vaudeville, Ia,
writes: have used One Minute Cough
Cure for six years, both for myself and
children. and l consider II the quickest
acting and most satisfactory Cough Cure
have ever used. Chas. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
ROYAL Baking Powder
has been awarded highest
honoEs Gt every worlds fair
where exhibited.

Tired Tatters-"Yes. sir, pard. II
pays ter be honest" Weary wraggles
II know now why yer so durn poor -
Louisville Truth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFIa.

Jones-"Good morning. Benson. How
do you find business?" Benson-"By
judicious advertising Harlem Life.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

All the patent medicines advertised ir
this paper, together with the choicest
perfUmery, and toilet articles ETC., car
be bought at the lowest prices at J. W.
Conn's drug store, opposite Occidental
Hotel, Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

There is no need to inform intelli-
gent citizens that all expenses incident
to calling out the National Guard are
borne by the state treasury.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

When BABY was sick, we gave her castOriA.
When she was a Child. she cried tcr CastorlA.
When she became Miss she chung to castoria.
When shel Children, she ga them CastoriA.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

Pure blood means good health. De-
Wits Sarsaparilla purihes the blood,
cures Eruptions, Eczema, 5crofula, and
all diseases arising from impure blood.
Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
AN EN1GMAT1cA1 BILL OF FARE.

For a dinner. served on the Dining cars
of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway, will be sent to any address on
receipt Of a two-cent postage stamp.
Apply to Geo. II, Heafford. General Pas
senger Agent, Old Colony Building, Chi
cago, Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

One swallow does not make Spring, but
one swallow Of One Minute Cough Cure
brings relief chas Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
FROM NOW UNTIL. SPRING

For the best Of commercial Job printing
call at the Astorian Job office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

LAXoL is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
Of Castor Oil.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION,
DAILY.

Sent by mail per year, $500
Sent by mail, per month.......,....,, 80
Delivered by carrier. per week.,.,,.,. 10
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

MarshalPs twine-used by Is per cent
Of the fishermen on the Columbia river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
wEEKLY.

Sent by mail per year. s. in advance
postage free, TO subscribers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
II. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge
NOTICE OF INTENTION

To Change and Re-establlsh the Grade
on Jerome Avenue, Between Tenth
and Twelfth streets, in Nc
Clure's Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17
GRADE NOTICE.

IT. y. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

II. r. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-17

AbcrcromOlc, Mary, lots I, q soc
". T I n, Il 10 W. 70 acres,
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
GUESTS AT THE FARMHOUSE.
Mr.. WOODRUFF SAID that HIS DINNER
LAST NIGHT WAS PURELY
SOCIAL. AFFAIR

Yaeu ,nant-Goverror-elect Timothy L. Woodruff
and g. woodruff entertained about sixty guests
last q, enng at dinner served in the old farmhouse
in Prospect Park. Mr.. Woodruff. while Mayor
Wursters Park Commissioner. had the house thor
oughly renovated and newly furnished. transform
ing II into handsome and cosey building.
The large room the main floor was used last
evening as the dining-room. 1t was handsomely
furnished In style corresponding to that OF the
house itself. Its walls covered with deep rad
paper. and last night they were adorned with a
number Of pictures Of hunting scenes and groups of
arms Palms and potted plants were displayed in
profusion around the room. and at one end a heavy
bank of foliage concealed a string orchestra.
The rustic bridge and shelter-house In front Of
tho farmhouse. the bear dcns In Its rear, and the
number OF trees near II. were brilliantly illuminated
With colored electric lights arranged fo- the occa
oion
Zach OF which was brilliantly decorated
M woodruff declined yesterday TO make public a
Nat OF his guests. He said that the dinner was
purey q social affair, and that 1t had more sig
idcance than 1t would have had II held In his own
home He selected the farmhouse for the enter
tSinmcnt because Of the novelty Of the scheme. and
IA order that his guests might have an opportunity
70 appreciate the advantages Of the house COR social
Gatkes1ngs. Mr.. Woodruff has spent much time In
reftting the house, and takes pardonable pride In
~ success q his endeavors-
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06

town There are In Brooklyn somewhere between
sixty and seventy OF the singing organizations. but
the most important be counted upon the fin
gers hands. Nearly ali OF these leading
cieties tho United Singers has In Its membership.
IT Is one great "bun1," confederation, OF nging
Interests and masscd together the United Singers
can bring forward n chorus OF li20 and total
membership of over seven thousand, active and
passive"
These societies composed OF men solely, though
1t Is becoming the fashion nowadays for the more
Important organizations 10 have women choruses In
addition. and many OF these do marvelousy effective
work. But ii has been the men that have controlled
Teutonic song and made old Williamsburg for over
a quarter OF century one great melody and one
vast harmony winters nght after wintars night tho
strains of choruscs fifty seventy strong floating
out from back of bier halles into the streets
There Is colony Of Germans elsewhere in tho
word. In proportion TO Its size. that has song
about 1t than this Deutschland OF Brooklyn and
the interest never once wcakens nags. Along gsde
OF young fellows fresh from school who have lust
entered mans estate and come to join saenger-
bund may be gray bearded and rotund men who
nave SUNG IN ms manner at least once week for
thirty years and more.
song fabric that Is the acme OF fine organiza
ton and thoroushiy good fellowship many, and
II would be difficult TO recall them all For Brooklyn
stands especially nigh among cities. not only because
OF her volume OF German music but because OF the
personality of rhc songsters that have guided IT, At
every National Saengerfest held the United Singers
heartily welcomed and received with great honor,
q tribute their power. In June of next year the
eighteenth National Saengerfest is to be held in
Philadelphia. The nineteenth celebration has been
allotted TO Brooklyn. and plans being drawn
fhe affair TO take place in the year 1900 for monster
at one and the time the finest and the largest
song auditorium In the whole world This occasion
has never been attempted before viii be then German
SINGERS Of the highest rank ana German choruse1 Of
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
the greatest fame to bdden from every part OF
the habitable globe.
LEADERS OF GERMAN SINGERS

In recalling the men who are now at the head OF
affairs of singing In Brooklyn from the German point
Of view, a few come 10 tho mind at once. Famous
among the leaders. the musical directors, are Ar
thur Caassen, Louis Kocmminch and August Bisch-
off the oldest director on Long Island There
Is also 10 be recalled Alexander Rim. who was the
first "leader OF the United Singers That con.edera-
ton was organized In 1851. The men who have been
officers Of It Cor the most part the men who have
ranked highest in song and singing on this side OF
the East River.
When the United Singers was founded 1t elected
Edward 8. Mayer its president and bernhard Klein
its corresponding secretary. Tho changes have been
mary since, and Bernhard Klein is the only one OF
tho old-timers that still remains on the OiScai
Board He Is tho recording secretary. and
no In Williamsburg Is better or moro favorably
known. He comes from that fine old organization.
tho Schwabischcr Sangcrbund. which. under tho
leadership OF tho veteran Blschoff. Is ono OF tho
bcst-drilled singing clubs In the town. or the men
Of fifteen years ago few remain In active singing
life to-day. There August Roeser. Valentin
Maurer, George Helnman. Julius klamke who has
within few days passed away: Guenther Ktcse-
weter. Paul Walter and Samuel Wandel. Deserv-
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06

ischer sangerbund brings forward Carl Echmann.
Chief Of the Z0llner Mannerchor is DR.. George J.
Heubler. and In that society also are Henry r.
Bartels is one Of their singers Of renown. William
Manhar, Frederick Meyer and Peter Glaysgen are
standbys OF tho Deutscher Liederkranz. Emil
Rose the young German politician, ,, guides The the
Arion besides Its noted president, DR.: Schildge
himself nne. barytone. possesses Joseph w;
Hacker Otto Hlltenbrand Peter Bertsch. Theodore
p Fritzch and Richard Beck. The Arions chorus
Is l2o strong. and the society's total membership
Is nearly COO. -
Oldest OF all the clubs is the williamsburg
sAngerbund, now located at Hamburg and Greene me
aves. +. w. Parisctte. at one time major OF tne
32d Regiment, is It's present president. Noteworthy
among Its singers are Charles 7. vorgeng. III: Dr:
Felix Jaeger David Koos and Otto Schoche. Tho
Williamsburg Sangerbund was founded forty-two
years ago. still singing with u Is ono OF irs oriFi
the Brooklyner sangerbund. which u located over
IN the Western District, and y the stEon8ess oS-
New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
UPHOLSTERY.

Many attractions for Holiday gifts.
IRISH POINT BED SETS at $500 set.
JAPANESE MANTEL LAMBREQUINs In all
colors. excellent quality. at 1915 each upward.
Others as low rs 81. 90 each.
SATIN DERBY PORTIEREs. worth $500.
at S11.S5 pair
IRISH POINT LACE CURTAINS at &4.OO,
$500 and 5000 pair GREAT VALUES.
Fine line OF DOWN. sILK-COvERED Pill
LOWS at $3.50 each
BAGDAD COUCH COVERS at $3.76 each.
Complete assortment OF FINE VELOUR
TABLE COVERS. all sizes
MARIE ANTOINETTE and RENAISSANCE
BED SETS in y and full sizes at $12.5O
set and upward.