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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Whatever else you do between now
and Christmas be sure and see our
beautiful novelties In perfumes before
buying any gifts for your friends
Mind you. We do not say buy OF us,
We merely say, see what we have be-
fore you buy, and then do as you choose
about the place you purchase, OF
course We have an idea about what
the result will be after having exam
ined our varied stock, but that need
not In any way influence your choice
We are showing our goods with the
understanding that We wish no one to
purchase unless We make II their best
interest to do so. We have In stock
an elegant line Of novelty perfumes In
cut glass bottles. all new styles, never
put on the market before, and tilled
with the choicest perfumes made by
Adolph Spleler and Solon Palmer, the
best manufacturers OF perfumes In
america; also full line ot imported ex-
tracts by Lubin. Roger and Gallet. Ed.
Pinaud OF Paris and the Crown Per
fumery Company OF London. who are
known TO be the leading perfumers of
the world. and some OF their entirely
new orders In our stock are Metsuklta.
Orchida. Peau de Sprague. l.. Iris
Blanc, Bouquet des Amours. Vera Vio-
letta, Violet de Parm. Parquinta Lilly.
Aurora Lily and QUEEN OF VIOLETS.
We also carry the largest line OF toilet
soaps OF any house west Of the Rocky
Mountains chat is not a wholesale
house) We have forty gross ranging
In price from 40 cents per dozen to 81
a cake, u gross OF tooth brushes at
from cents to 80 cents each. Our soc
brushes generally sell for 75c. q dozen
hair brushes at from 15c 10 s. each
bath brushes from soc to 81 EACH also
an endless variety OF lather brushes
and shoe brushes. and hundreds OF
other articles too numerous to mention.
and all at the lowest cash prices. We
take pleasure in showing goods, wheth-
er you buy or not, knowing. after ex-
amining our stock and prices, you will
call when in need OF anything In our
inc.
CHARLES ROGERS.
Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

on their way down the river from
Portland Thursday, the lumber schoon-
ers Emma Utter and Laura May, In tow
Of the steamer Fannie, made an unex-
pected call at LaDue's Landing. 1t
seems that there was an ebb tide, and
the boats got a little too far in shore.
The May jabbed her jlbboom through
LaDue's house on the dock in the way
Of a gentle announcement Of her pres
ence, at the same time breaking her
martingale and carrying away her bob
stay. The Utter was then caught in
the current and was swung around into
the pillng at the dock, and before she
could be released 1t was necessary to
saw off the tops Of two piles. No Sc
rious damage was done TO either schOn-
er
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

At the meeting Of the committee APP
pointed TO consider the revision OF the
city charter, held in Judge Bowlby's Of
flee Thursday afternoon there was a
large attendance. A subcommittee
was appointed to examine into the de-
tails Of the matter Of the bonded in
debtedness Of the city consisting Of NJ.
j. Kinney, b. VanDusen and j. w.
Welch. Upon the question Of the sanl-
tary condition OF the city and It's proper
supervision, DR.. Fulton, Messrs Adalr
and McGregor were appointed a sub
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Arrangements have Just been com
peted for the appearance in Astoria Of
the Stanford University Glee and Man
dolin Club. This club Is composed Of
students Of the celebrated Leland Stan
ford University, and their entertain
ment here will be given Tuesday even
Ing, the Goth inst, at Fishers Opera
House. under the auspices OF the order
Of Elks The proceeds Of the enter
tainment will be applied to the fund
for the transportation OF the Astoria
members OF the order to the national
convention to be held at Minneapolis
next year. 1t Is understood that the
A. +. c. will give the visiting Stanfords
a royal reception. When the Elks go
east every Astorian can bet his last
dollar that they viii lose no opportu-
nifty to set forth the advantages of
Astoria and the harbor at the mouth OF
the Columbia river. The boys are all
loyal, and many Of them are largely in
terested in the progress Of this city.
The Stanfords are a host In themselves
and have won 'lnnumerable laurels
wherever they have appeared 1t goes
without saying that Fishers on the goth
will be crowded from top to bottom.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
The Reliable ClOthier and Halter

committee. Another meeting win be
held Monday afternoon tn hear the
reports OF those sub-committccs, on
the subject or the mayors communlta-
tlon In regard o. street Improvement
Mrssrs. Flaycl. Hamilton and Young
were appointed as a subcommittee, and
will also report on Monday. Chairman
Bowlby, Of the main committee, win
doubtless push these matters 10 a dcn-
mite issue.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

The lease OF life for Uncle Toms Cab
in is phenomenal II Is a play that has
been hacked. and butchercd. and guycd
numerically. and yet II survives be
cause II tells n story which Interests
and stirs up humanity. 1t can be truly
said OF the Cook Twin Sisters Uncle
Toms Cabin Co, that every performer
in his or her particular line is an artist
At Fishers Opera House Xmas natl
nee and evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

II you wish to save money in buying
your Christmas presents, be sure and
go TO the Palace Jewelry Store, 466
Commercial street, as the business will
be discontinued on January 1st and the
entire stock consisting Of watches,
clocks, silverware, novelties, cut glass,
decorated China ware, eye glasses and
spectacles must be closed out regard
less Of cost. Fixtures are also for sale
cheap.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

General Land Agent W. G. Gosslln
returned yesterday from off the line and
reports that every thing is in good con-
dition and all the people in the neigh
borhood Of Rainier are very happy and
are getting ready for the resumption Of
work on a large scale. Any able-bodied
man out Of a job can now get work.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Foreman Morrison, of the Western
Union Construction department, yes
terday finished unloading another large
bargeload Of telegraph poles at Flavel.
The whole country there is covered with
these magnificent poles. 1t is expected
to have the new line to Flavel opened
within a few days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

There was some little talk on the
street yesterday concerning the relative
merits Of a bridge and ferry across
Young's bay to connect with the Lewis
and Clarke and Seaside roads. The con-
census Of opinion seemed to be that a
ferry could be operated on a paying
basis between Astoria and the west
shore while bridge would be for the
time being, an undue expense upon the
county
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

At the meeting OF Rescue Club last
night there was a. fun attendance and
an interesting program was rendered,
DR.. j. s. Bishop presided. Next Satur-
day instead Of the regular program, an
will be given, the pro-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Steward McGillls, OF the Telephone,
yesterday received a letter from Cap
tain Larkins. dated San Diego, in which
that gentleman stated that he would
make short visit to Mexico and then
return to San Francisco for the holl-
days. Shortly after New Years he will
be back on the Columbia river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Before purchasing, don't fail TO see
those celebrated air-tight stoves at
Foard & Stokes They have them in a
dozen different styles, and every pos
sible size.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

II you have not decided on what to
send your Eastern friends. handsome
calendar booklet or Christmas card
will fill the bill. We have them; Griffin
& Reed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

1t is expected by the merchants that
next Tuesday will be a big shopping
day for residents Of the country, 1t
will be their last opportunity before
Christmas
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
Handkerchief at Dunbar's.

Call and see the Queen air-tight heat
er at Howell 6 Wards before buying;
they can save you money both on the
price Of the stove and wood consumed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
ROYAL BAKING Powder.
Highest of all In Ieavening
strength III. S. Government Report.

The novelty liz news and you will
find 1t IN our advertising columns.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

FIVE DOLLARS REWARD will be
paid by L. E. selig, manager Of Fishers
Opera House, for the arrest Of any per.
son found destroying the posted bills
advertising performances at said OPP
era house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20


The staple good Japan
tea is Schtl2ing's Best
The price is SO low that
to call it good is to seem to
lie about it.
The grocer gives your
money back, without aword,
if you want it. That don't
look like lying, does it?
A Aschfllihg s. Company
San Francisco ee3
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

1t was rumored yesterday that few
interested parties had already COM
menced the organization OF company
for the manufacture Of tin plate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL
falls to cure. 25c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist. w4
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

crcds of which viii go TO the Loyal Tenn
pcroncc Legion The program will con-
slst Of the reading ~ the sIx prize os-
say4 written hy pupils of the Astoria
public schools. at the request ot Mrs.
John Gratkc on behalf uf the national
society for the prevention OF cruelty 20
animals There viii also be music and
other attractive features on the pro.
gram. The following are the names
In order Of those winning the prizes
for the essays: From all the city schools
first prize. Blanche Hlbbs, second prize.
Miss May Wilson. from the Aldcrbrook
school, first prize, best essay from the
Court street school. Miss Clara Dun.
bar; first prize. best essay from Cedar
street school. Albert Kinney: first prize
best essay from Adalrs school. Emory
Arvold; frat prize. best essay from Al
derbrook, Miss Amy Rannells. An ad-
mission OF ten cents will be charged
for this entertainment The commit
tee on program FOR two weeks hence
Is Mrs Myra Russell Miss Olga Noe
and Mr.. Fireman Parker
Mr. ouis Bnshiart. formerly with
John Kopp, OF this city now Of Green
wlch city, II, c., Ia spending the holl-
days In Astoria. Greenwich II n new
mining town 200 miles north OF Spo-
kane. and sixty miles west Of the Trail
Creek country. Mr. Bosahart says that
It ls destined to become one OF the rich
est gold and copper districts in the
United States. Only n few months ago
he built the first shanty In the town,
OF which he has Il photograph. and now
the settlement numbers eighty houses.
He Is one OF the successful prospcctors,
and when he put up the shanty had on
ly an ax for a tool. The ores In this
district are both free milling and con-
centratlng, and many fine speciments
Of quartz were exhibited by Mr. Bos-
shart, who owns Ave OF the best claims
In the region. one OF which he has bond
ed for $4,000. The other four mines
he proposes to develop and work but
in the meantime viii continue prospect
Ing. Mines In this country can be
worked the year around, as the snow
does not materially retard operations
in the winter time, There IL one thing
necessary to fully open up this coun-
try, and that Is a railroad. Mr.. Bos-
shart says a company is now being
formed TO build line to this rich dis
trict.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
Kid Gloves at Dunbar's.

Contractor Sanderson yesterday Sc
cured the contract for building the new
wharf at Greenwood Cemetery. Bust
ness has so largely increased recently
that it has been found necessary to
provide a landing for the largest river
steamers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

The disasters on the Pacific Coast
this year, both at San Francisco, near
the mouth of the Columbia, at Gray s
Harbor. and on the Sound. have been
phenomenal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

day, that they have realized that the
city's own good demands the immediate
opening OF a street to the new depot,
What good is depot without way
to get TO it."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Mr. ]. L. Bellmer, Of the Pacific Can
Company, left yesterday morning for
San Francisco to attend his father,
who is very sick with pneumonia. Mrs.
Nelson Troyer, a daughter Of Mr.. Bell
mer, was unable to make the trip.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

F L. Parker went to Portland last
night to attend the funeral OF his niece,
the youngest daughter Of VIM. b.
Chase. who died in that city yesterday
of typhoid fever.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

The board Of school directors yester-
day decided to close the city schools
from the evening Of Wednesday, the
23d. until Monday morning, January
4th. Doubtless the recently circulated
petition had it's effect.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

A number of Astoria boys are laying
themselves liable to get into Uncle
Sans sweatbox. OF late there have
been attempts to deface Uncle Samuel's
letter boxes and to plug up key locks.
Postmaster Wise says that he will pay
$40 reward TO anyone who will aid in
detecting and Furnishing these mischiev-
Gus kids. Look out, boys, your Uncle
Sam is a hard man to monkey with, In
reference with the United States mail
or damage to government property Is
very serious offense.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Laxem Anderson and wife. A. Ayl-
more, w. J. ingalls, and wife, Michado
Brothers, c. w, Rich, Lewis and Clarke;
p. RIngwald, VIM. Anderson, John
Wirkkala, and Erick Manula, Deep
River; V. II. Coffey, Svenson's Land
ing; Miss Norman, John Swan, Mrs.
John Ferrel, Messrs. Henderson and
Kimball, Young's River; Charles Quinn.
John Chisholm, c. Crandall, Walluski;
John and Howell Lewis, John Days
Fred Olsen, Olney were in the city
yesterday,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

"It is much to the credit Of the city
council" said a business man yester-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

1t is understood that the Chamber Of
Commerce will take up the matter Of a
government drydock at its next meet
ing and put the proposition in tangible
shape to be presented at once to con-
gress,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
AROUND TOWN.

Be glad Of pain;
In sorrow, sweetest things twill grow
AS flowers in rain.
God watches, and thou wilt have sun
When clouds their perfect work have
done.
Aprons at DunbAr's.
Buy your Groceries at 10th and Duane
street.
Just received-Lowney's chocolates. at
The Spa.
Mr.. A. A. Olsen, of Vine Maple, is in
the city.
Observer Grover predicts fine weather
for today.
James oCounell, Of Foard & Stokes,
Is on the sick list.
You can get the best potatoes at 10th
and Duane street.
Mr.. D. A. McInnis was in town from
Svenson yesterday.
Mr.. A. E. Allen came across from
Knappton yesterday.
Silk Mittens at Dunbar's.
Mr.. C. Schwegeler was over from
Deep River yesterday
The streets were crowded yesterday
with Christmas schoppers.
Just think, 70 Christmas tree candles
for 1Oc this week at C. B. Smiths
Fog horns and fog bells were largely
in evidence on the river last evening.
Captain Allen expects to go to sea to-
morrow with his schooner Emma Utter.
Holiday week is booked with a large
number of social and public entertain
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Every Article Purchased Engraved Free.
ments, and the season promises to be
gay one.
Manicure Sets ~ Dunbar's
Another ship ashore on North Beach
yesterday-this time a German steel
bark.
Christmas green's are beginning to
I'LL the city from one end of it to the
other.
Miss Kate Hobson left yesterday
morning for San Francisco on the Col
umbia.
Mr. A. P. Bradbury, Of the Oregon
Cracker Company, was in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. d. K. Warren. of warrenton.
spent the day with friends in the city
yesterday.
THREE SIZES OF QUEEN HEAT
ers now in stock and for sale only by
Fisher Brothers.
Mrs. G. W. Lounsberry and son and
Mr.. F. P. Kendall and wife return from
Portland this morning.
County Clerk Dunbar yesterday is
sued a marriage license to VIM. Tired
ile and Etna Warnstaff.
If you want any OF those fine tree
ornaments at C. B. Smiths you had
better get them this week.
DIR. T. L. Ball, dentist. Teeth ex-
.racted without pain. Price reasonable. |
No. 562 Commercial street.
Hundreds Of tickets have been sold !
or the A F. c., ball tomorrow night I
It Foard & Stokes new hall.
Pin Trays at Dunbar's.
The display Of Christmas goods in the
hops throughout the city does not in
lcate that times are very hard.
Cards are out for the wedding Of
Iiss Susie Roberts and Mr.. D. Camp
ell, to take place on Christmas day.
Mr.. Hanthorn. of Idaho, is in the city
nd spent yesterday renewing old ac-
with Mr.. Nerve Hanthorn.
This week, remnants Of dress goods in
IL lengths at your own price, at Co
ems Low Price Store, 491 Bond street.
We offer all our cast iron stoves at
per cent below cost. The latest air
ight stoves also on hand at 431 Bond
treet.
Christmas tree decorations, the finest
in the city. Candles, ten
ents a box, all sizes, at Griffin &
leeds.
Angelica, port, sherry, and claret
zines. Best ever imported and brought
0 Astoria, Prices very reasonable. At
lex Gilbert's.
Books, all kinds, sizes and styles, in
eat and tasty bindings, the finest as
ortment ever shown in the city, at
iriffin & Reeds.
Purses at Dunbar's.
Money to loan in small sums on gold
family Jewels, diamonds, etc.
all from to p. m, at room 6, the
dansell building.
Don't forget that the event Of the sea-
on takes place tomorrow night at
Toard & Stokes new hall under the
auspices Of the A. F. C.
When making your selection for
Christmas do not forget Griffin &
reeds Souvenir Of Astoria. Fifty pro-
for fifty cents.
The large carriage for the disappear
ng gun was successfully landed at
Fort Stevens and has been placed in
position at the new fort.
c. B. Smith, the cOnfectioner, just
eceived his shipment Of Gunther can
lies for Christmas. You will do well to
,lace your orders at ence.. IN I
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
TopAY's WEATHER.

Portland, December 1S.-For Oregon
and Washington, rain; southerly gales
on the coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

In the police court yesterday John
Doe, who was again arrested for being
drunk, was fined 81. The court let him
off easy because he had not made his
appearance before that tribunal for the
past two months.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Z no READERs.-The ''Daily Astorian"
contains twice as much reading matter a.
any other paper published in Astoria 1t
is the only paper that presents Its readers
with daily telegraphie report
TO DAILY As
torian" has more than twice as many read
srs as any other paper published in AstO-
ria. 1t is therefore more than twice as
valuable as an advertising medium.
State of Oregon,
County of Clatsop.
We, the undersigned, local managers
respectively OF the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies, hereby GER
tify that the ''Daily Astorian" is the only
paper published in Astoria which now re-
esives, or at any time during our control
of said offices has received, q telegraphic
press report. B.D.JOHNSON,
Manager W. U. t. Co.
J.R. CLARK,
Manager Postal Tel. Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Don't forget that the Low Price Store
has the only perfect fitting wrappers,
the handsomest line OF jackets and
capes, and is selling them at wholesale
prices. 49l Bond street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT.
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.

YESTERDAYS WEATHER.
Maximum temperature. 81 degrees.
Minimum temperature. As degrees.
Precipitation. % aach,
Total precipitation from September
Ist, 1896, to date, asa inches.
Excess Of precipitation from Septem-
Der LIST. 1896, to date. 1888 inches,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Among the passengers from Astoria
for San Francisco on the Columbia yes
terday morning were w. H. Roden Mrs.
]. R. Whalen, Mrs. G. W. Boxton, Miss
Gould. and Homer Fletcher.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
Jewel Boxes at DunbAr's.

]. C. Adams. wife and daughter
Weston; E. Evans, Portland; and Mr.
]. F. Bender, an old time Astorian
who has made a big hit in Silverton,
are registered at the Par
ker House.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

will pay five dollars reward for the
arrest Of any person or persons detect
ed destroying any class Of advertising
posted on my bill boards throughout the
city. T. S. Simpson. City Bill Poster.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Christmas green's are beginning to
I'LL the city from one end of it to the
other.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
lIanleure sets d punhar,s

ments, and the season promises to be
gay one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Another ship ashore on North Beach
yesterday-this time a German steel
bark.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
Mckinley and Good Times!

People who have been boarding away
their money uro now buying
WarrentOn M\
and WarrentOn Park LVAO
At Special Prices
prices situated on tho west
the Wahton depot ana w0" WV
people are now living wi be January 1891
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Coffee Sc. wOodcock's. GA comT St.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Miss Kate Hobson left yesterday
morning for San Francisco on the Col
umbia-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

c. B. Smith, the confectioner just
received his shipment Of Gunther can
dies for Christmas, You will do well to
place your orders at once. u
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

The large carriage for the disappear
ing gun was successfully landed at
Fort Stevens and has been placed in
position at the new fort
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

,JapOnet Linen at 5, TO, IS,
New arrivals i'm Kid Gloves,
new styles, new prices.
$50 Sweaters received yes
terday. Call.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
CHARLES ROGERS,

Odd Fellows building, Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Mr.. A. P. Bradbury, Of the Oregon
Cracker Company, was in the city yes
terday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20

Books, all kinds, sizes and styles, in
neat and tasty bindings, the finest as
sortment ever shown in the city, at
Griffin & Reeds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-20
An Introduction

To our stock of HATS and to our methods
of doing business will convince you that
you will make mistake if you waste your
money trading elsewhere.