The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-26

new railroad train is better means
Of locomotion.
The movement OF the schoolhoard In
extending the summer vacation is
thought to be In the right direction, but
there are those who think II did not
extend far enough
Yesterday the oregon grand lodge OF
Sons OF Hermann convened IN Astoria
Grand lodge officers were elected, and
in the evening a reception and banquet
were held in odd Fellows Hall.
sam Davis, A. Goounough, Portland,
Frank S Reed. st, Louis; II. A. Lind.
say, San Francisco; \. l., Parker, John
Days, and z. c, Adams, Clatsop City,
registered at the Parser House yester-
day.
Fresh country eggs lSc per dozen;
Albany Creamery butter the only but
ter TO put on the table; fresh fruits Of
all kinds, at the lowest market price,
at the Astoria Creamery, ass Duane
street.
The report from the hospital last
night was to the effect that paggett.
the aeronaut was very much better,
The only bones broken were in the left
ankle. and he is recovering from the
conclusion OF the brain.
Mr.. A. r, Hammond left for Port
land last night nom which place he
will proceed to Montana and probably
TO New York city. II he decides to go
on to New York he will probably re-
visit Astoria before starting east.
An illustrated health talk under the
auspices Of the Viava Company TO the
ladies OF Astoria will be given at rooms
Is and le, Flavel building, Wednesday
and Thursday afternoon. the Goth and
s7th inst, At > o'clock, by Mrs Mary
Brazil. Of San Francisco.
COncomly Tribe No. I. Red Men, will
give grand excursion next Sunday
to Seaside. Every possible arrange
ment will be made for the entertain
ment ard comfort Of visitors, and it is
anticipated that a general good time
viii be had.
The funeral OF the late John Sandy
took place yesterday afternoon from
Pohrs undertaking parlors. A large
number attended the funeral, including
all Of his fellow-laborers at Kopp's
new brewery. Interment was made at
Greenwood.
c. B. Smith, the confectioner, carries
the only complete stock Of French and
American candies in the city. Prices
from 1Oc to $500 per pound. All mail
orders receive prompt attention. Fresh
candies manufactured every day. ass
Commercial street.
A gentleman in from Clatsop beach
yesterday stated that the farmers in
that section were all right this year,
Fair crops have been assured by the re-
cent rain. Potatoes, particularly. win
do very well. although the crop will
not be a full one.
The last catalogue of the University
OF Oregon shows a remarkable growth.
The State University is laboring wise
ly and successfully to fulfill its high
mission to the people Of the state. 1t
may be truly called the friend of the
people Address for information Uni
versity Of oregon. Eugene. Oregon.
Alex Gilbert's pavilion and grounds at
Seaside may be had for use free by
persons or societies that wish to give
excursions to the beach. Both pavilion
and grounds are in excellent condition
and those who wish to give picnics
would greatly add to the attractions
by accepting Mr.. Gilbert's liberal offer. /
Ray Morton is expected TO return |
rom his trip up the river tomorrow or
lext day. An amusing incident is told |
# his start for his vacation last week. |
seeing the Ocean Wave lying at the
lock with her nose pointed up stream.
le boarded her naturally supposing
he was going up river. His disgust
vas audible when the boat turned
.round and went down to Flavel.
Some Of the Eastern gold standard
Democrats have asked why If fifty
hree cents worth Of silver can be
tamped by the government and passed
or dollar, ffty-three cents worth Of
ron cannot be put through the same
rocess. Judge Cleveland thinks Sc
iously Of organizing a new party to
dyocate the coinage Of iron dollars
Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Hare had
Of a set-to with an insane
ian named oscar Uustalo, who is on
leave of absence from the insane asy-
I'm. The man gave the officers con-
iderable trouble, and apparently has
everal different kinds Of wheels in his
cad. On telegram from the institu-
lon Sheriff Hare will hold the man
ntil the arrival Of an officer to take
i'm back to Salem.
Captains Lewis, Of the Fulwood,
Of the Chelmsford, Banks, Of
he Antiope, and Nichols, Of the suth-
ria nd dabfrp fnur ~ IoIIta.t