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who IL "a sort of wholesale MANUFACTURING
~ these rumora that ARE forcing rr
Jansen to leave our fair city FOR "a sclep-
tide asylum In Germany sume DAYS
ago u man calltd ON mc and aaked some
Information about the ellnlcs nnd best
way to study ln Berlin and Parts ''c
mentioned at the same time that hls IN.
teutlon WAS to leave ror Europe insldc
the coming year. II some money mat.
tors could ne arranged to his Fatlsflc.
ton
This man happened 90 mention tho
Same thing to several reliable aud we'll
troWn mrN IN this city and his name
Ia pr H. lanaeu. Maybe Il h NY fault
that l fail 10 comprehend purpose In
the circulation ot these rumors that ls
easy To perceive" but really cannot
see it that way \ certain doubt about
his own Identity or poor mrmury may
have induced the Doctors announce
urnt last sunday am always GLAD
q, be able to help q worthy suutrrro out
and hence am mpelcd 10 make this
statement
c, p, KJAERnYE. NJ. a. NJ, u,
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THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE.

In It's Christmas number the National
Magazine Is certainly striking exam
pie Of the excellence attained today In
the publication OF our leading maga.
zines, It contains In It's pages and in
It's artictic appearance all the attract
ivcness that characterize the high
priced magazines. The holiday issue
opens with the second paper on what
ls fast proving itself to the the most
remarkable magazine serial OF the year.
II Is an extremely readable account Of
Christ and His Time" by Dallas Lore
Sharp, written for the average reader
and profusely illustrated with repro
ductions from the famous paintings Of
the world. Tho article Is winning every
where immediate recognition The table
Of contents includes, also. charming
little remlniscence, by Grace lie Baron,
on DR. Holmes, entitled I'm the Auto
Gratis Library" Mr. Winthrop Pack
ard has an illustrated humorous sketch
Of an experience In Ireland, under the
title OF "The Sacklng OF Doe Castle"
An article which adds much TO the
beauty OF the the number Is Northern
and Southern Women" by Mrs. II. l..
Boulton, with photographs Of Northern
and Southern types. Contributed by
Mr. Arthur r. Winslow is a depletion
Of the humorous side Of monastic life,
under the name OF "Under the Monas-
terry Bell" Illustrated with reproduc-
tions from the works OF some famous
painters. Dogs as Beasts OF Burden"
by d. W. y. Noycs, completes the list
Of illustrated articles The fiction Of
the Christmas number embraces four
short stories ranking with the best:
Explained by the Bridegroom" by H.
II. Bickford; Jonas Bldlecome's Christ
mas Gift" by T. Thompson; "The Mas
terpiece," by Helen T., Huntington; and
AHMED the Cobbler," n story from the
Persian Last in the list Of contents
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Whatever else you do between now
and Christmas, be surc and SEE our
beautiful novelties In perfumes before
buying any gifts for your friends
Mind you. We do not say buy 90 us,
We merely say, see what We have be-
fore you buy. and then do as you choose
about the place You purchase. or
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 70
purchase unless We make Il their best
interest 10 do SO. We have Ia stock
an elegant line of novelty perfumes In
cut glass bottles. all new styles, never
put on the market before. and iilled
with the choicest perfumes made by
Adolph Spleler and Solon Palmer, the
best manufacturers of perfumes In
America; also a full line Of 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 ot
the world. and some of their entirely
new orders In our stock are Metsukita,
OrchIda, Peau de Sprague. L. Iris
Blanc, Bouquet des Amours. Vera Vio-
letta, Violet de Parm. PRrqulnta Lilly,
Aurora Lily and QUEEN OF VIOLETS.
We also carry the largest line of toilet
soaps VI any hous9 west Of the Rocky
Uhat Is not o wholesale
house) We have forty gross ranging
In price from 40 cents per dozen 10 81
A cake, Il gross OF tooth brushes at
from cents to 30 cents each. our 50c
brushes generally sell Tor 7jc, q dozen
hair brushes at from l5c TO s. each;
bath brushes from SOC to So each. also
an endless variety OF lather brushes
and shoe brushes and hundreds OF
other articles too numerous 10 mention.
and all at the lowest cash prices We
take pleasure In showing goods, wheth-
,r you buy or not, knowing. after ex-
lmining our stock and prices, you win
all when in need Of anything in our
Inc.
CHARLES ROGERS,
Druggist.
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ROYAL BAKING Powder
Highest of all In IeaVening
strength ~. s. Government Report
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

In the recorders office yesterday tn,
lowing deeds were filed for record:
Penlnsular Land and Trust Co.
TO Charles Wilson, Lots II, is.
and 10, Block 10. Taylor's hsto-
Union Real Estate and Improve
mcnt Co. 10 Sophia r. Olsen,
Lot 8, Block 10, Alderbrook. CO
II. c. stratton. trustee. to
Dolph, receiver all and 'front.'
age Of Blocks and 3; Lots 3,
4, 5, and frontage, Block l;
Lots T. 3, Q and 10, Block l;
Lots 10. II and 12, Block II;
Lots !, 2, 3, 7, s. Q, 10, II, ~,
Block 12; all OF Block l3; Lots 4,
8, 6, 7, s, and frontage, Block
"A; Lots I, 2. 3, 4, s, 6, o. Block
II; and Lots /. 2 and 3, Block
IS, AlderbrOok .......,,.,.......
T.. l.. Rector, president Of the
Columbia Amusement Co., Geo.
II. Shaw, secretary; w II. Sc
ney, y. i. Hemlnger, to /.
Bergman, chattel mortgage. 2O
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.


Notice Ia hereby given that the un.
lcrsgncd have duly qualified In the
county court 81 the state of oregon
Tor Clatsop county. as executors " the
last will and testament ~ John Hob
son deceased. ana all persons having
claims uRuins. tho estate of said de-
galsod must present tho same. duly
verified to such executors at the Office
Of Fulton Brothers, Attys.. In the city
~ Astoria, ClaiSop county, oregon,
within six months from this date.
Astoria, Dec, 18th 1896,
c. W. FULTON.
G. c. FULTON.
Executors,
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DR.. IANsnN,s ANNouNcEMENT

One Of the first laws in the physlcian's
code OF ethics Is at any time to be
ready in helping a brother physician.
Or. n. Jansen complains in Sundays
Astorlan about some runlors that seem
to hurt his feelings, and create in his
mind an unusual state Of excitement.
In guarding my brother physicians and
myself on the same line, | am able 10
tell my dear cunfrerc at least one man
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Tho Chronicle asks wouldn't u no
a good thlng IL congress could limit
the length Of the prrsidonts mraHegor'
Il certainly would. and would also ho
IA guod thins II congress could limit
the length of itH own talk
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The merchants yesterday reported an
exceptionally busy day, The fine
weather brought out the shoppers.
Many well decorated windows are now
seen along Commercial street Shana-
han Brothers and the Columbia shoe
Company being among the most artis-
rio
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BANK NOTICE

The eleventh annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the First National Bank
Of Astoria, for the election Of directors,
and transaction Of other business. win
be held at the banking office, Tuesday,
January 18th. 1897. at p. m.
s. S. GORDON, Cashier
December 18th. 1896.
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The following are the names ~ a few
who will take part in the \. f. C.,
vaudeville on December 81; George J.
smith. Edw. LaRose. Mons. lie Compt,
Terry Mexican. Prof. Kellogg. the Yel-
low Kid. Besides these there win be a
score Of first class artists.
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ro CCHE a com ~ ONE DAY.
Take laxative Rromo Qulnino Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to curc, ?5c, For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
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The FIRST football practice under the
direction Of the new coach took place
yesterday in the courthouse square.
Fifteen men were on the ground, but
twenty times that number watched the
players. II was hoped two ball teams
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Following Is the lineup OF the a. r.
c. football team that will battle for
mud and glory with the Vancouver
team on Saturday, the 18th. Ed Han
sen, right end Gus. Smith, right tackle.
Hayward, right guard; Kellogg, center;
A. Wentworth, left guard; H. Young,
left tackle and captain; Billy Young,
left end; Mace Grant, full back; Dan
Allen, right half back: Burlington. left
half back; Jack Young quarter back
substitutes, John McCue, Winn Cros-
by. Three subs are yet to be picked
and change is likely to be made in
the tackles. Under the watchfu eye
Of Coach IGastand, the members Of the
team are improving rapidly, and the
boys win certainly play a good clean
game Of football on the 18th.
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AROUND TOWN.

Buy your Groceries at 10th and Duane
street.
Just reoeived-LOwney's chocolates at
The Spa
Hams and Bacon, 1Oc h.. Pacific Com
mission Co.
Sixty lbs. pink beans, s1OO, Pacific
Commission Co.
16 lbs. raisins, s1.OO, at the Pacific
Commission Co.
You can get the best potatoes at 10th
and Duane street.
One gallon can good syrup, SOC, Paci-
fic Commission Co.
Quart Jars strained honey, 4Oc, Pa
ciic Commission Co.
Finest blend roasted coffee, SOc h.,
Pacific Commission Co.
Have you asked for prices on Tea at
Pacific Commission Co?
Katie Putnam and many Of her COM
pany are guests Of the Occident.
Just think, 72 Christmas tree candles
for 1Oc this week at c. B. Smiths.
One hundred boxes Newtown Pip
pins, s1.OO box, Pacific Commission Co.
Joe Mcclure, surfman Of the Fort
Stevens life saving crew, is visiting in
the city
Low Price Store is selling $500 navy
blue, velvet collar double cape mackin.
toshes at $500
THREE SIZES OF QUEEN HEAT.
ers now in stock and for sale only by
Fisher Brothers.
Books, all kinds, sizes and styles, in
neat and tasty bindings the finest as
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WANTED

Meany h the leading tailor aud paya
the highest cash price for fur aklna
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d. ]. Ingalls, passed through the city
yesterday afternoon on his way to at
tend the convention to be held in Port
land in the interest Of good roads Mr.
Ingalls, will represent Clatsop county
Discussing the matter last night Of
storms and floods. Nir. INGALLS, said the
recent rains were the worst ever known
in the Lewis and Clarke district. The
water came up so high on the Andrew
Anderson place that that gentleman has
determined to move his house to higher
ground. 81 am crank on roads, and
believe that what they need here Is
gravel finish. Corduroy is little better
than the mud, and very hard on both
teams and vehicles. We will see what
we can do in the future"
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SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT.
YESTERDAYS WEATHER,

YESTERDAYS WEATHER.
Maximum temperature, +6 degrees.
Minimum temperature. IS degrees.
Precipitation, rs inch.
Total precipitation from September
lst, 1895 TO date, 4l.46 inches.
Excess OF precipitation from Septem-
Der lst. 1896 TO date. 1854 inches.
TODAY'S WEATHER.
Portland. December H.-For Oregon,
and Washington, fair wearner, cooler;
light to fresh nOrtherly winds.
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You know coffee is used
fresh roasted. Tea ought
to be-for the same reason
the taste.
Ours are the only tea
firing works in the United
States; ScAvz2fMg's Best is
always fresh-fred when it
leaves our hands.
ASchilling & Company
San Francisco e7s
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WANTED A girl or woman 10 do
half days work each day In a prl-
yatc family Apply at tho ONCE Of tho
Astorinn,
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ApyERrIsEn LETTERS.


The following unclaimed letters Were
advertised at the Astoria postoftioc on
December IT, 1890,
Ameriman. r. :, Brown. Pearl
Cristleson. MIR. Garden. Harry.
Gray. George. Grccnhagcn. John.
Harris, Mrs. MinnicKcgtcn Schroctkcr
Krogh. Chris Kunzlcr. T., a.
Larsen. II, 4. Peterson. Brent.
Smith, Hawkins. Spccha. u, h,
VanAvcry Chas. Walter, William
Foreign.
Johnson. ] II. Mass, Mikal t9
Persons calling for any OF the above
letters viii please say advertised"
Additional postage Of one cent for each
letter advertised Is charged
HERMAN WISE. T.. NJ
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tonca tho literary column, glymg 70.
Views ~ now hoaka,
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Bishop Barker. OF Idaho. held ser
vices at Grace Church last night in the
interest OF ST. Andrews Brotherhood.
Another service will be held this even
ing. The bishop is one OF the most
eloquent and fascinating speakers in
the West. and his services are always
enjoyed.
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Use WebfoOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay, For sale at Es-
tes.COnn Drug Store,
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CHARLES ROGERS.
Odd Fellows building, Astoria

in general tonight at Rescue Hall. HIS
new appointment is at Puyallup, Wash.
As has been announced already Ensign
Nelson and his Lieutenant will be well
coined tonight at the same time the
captain farewells, SO everybody should
go and rejoice with those that rejoice,
and weep with them that weep Deli
clous coffee and cake will be served
after the services. lOc. BE on hand
and give the captain a good send-om,
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editor Of the Times-Mougtaineer The
nalles, Junior Sycamore. are on an otil-
cial visit TO Concomly Tribe No, Z,
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TO READERS.-The DAILY AstOrian''
ontains twice as much reading matter as
any other paper published in Astoria. 1t
ls the only paper that presents lite readers
with a daily telegraphie report
TO ADVERTISERS The DAILY As
orian" has more than twice as many read
pFs as any other paper published in Asto-
ria, u is therefore more than twice As
valuable as an advertising medium.
State Of Oregon, a.
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-
ceives. or at any time during our control
of said Offices has received, a telegraphie
press report B. ID. JOHNSON,
Manager W. L. T. Co.
J.R. CLARK,
Manager Postal Tel. Co.
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NORTH PACIFIC
Steamship COmpany'S
STEAMER CHILEAT,

WIN be dispatched from Portland Or
egon on or about November ., 1895, on
the route from that point TO tho Co
guile River. touching at all intcrme-
dlato points as inducements ofrer and
viii remain permanently on that route
making regular trips
For rates or other Information apply
at offices OF the company, Worcester
Block. Portland, oregon. or i2i-l23 Da-
Wis street, San Francisco
NEIL GILMORE. Agent,
Main Street Dock, Astoria.
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Observer Grover made a mistake yes
terday in permitting the sun TO shine
for a few moments
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II you want any Of those fine tree
ornaments at c. b. Smiths you had
better get them this week.
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Captain r. Kuhn, Of the Salvation
Army, who has been stationed in As
toria for the last four months, viii bid
farewell to his friends and the people
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DR.. T. l.. Ball. dentist. Teeth ex-
tracted without pain. Price reasonable.
No. 562 Commercial street.
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sortment ever shown in the city, at
Griffin & Reeds.
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Astoria and Columbia
River Railroad
TIME CARD.

Trains leave Seaside for Astoria at
1880 n. m. and 2 p. m. daily.
Trains leave Astoria for Flavel at 0
a. m. and p. m. daily.
Trains leave Astoria for Seaside at
1880 n, m. and p. m. daily.
Trains leave Flavel for Astoria at 0:4O
a. m. and 1868 p. m. daily.
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The Red Men win have a Christmas
tree Monday night, the 2lst for the
benefit Of the members and their fam
lies.
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Captain Davis, Of the Highland For
est, reports that in II AZ south, 81 %
west, he lost one Of his able seamen
named Brinkworth, who was washed
overheard in a storm. The captain
complained Of a lengthy voyage from
CallaO, although many vessels have
taken longer time from that port
Nine days ago he was Off the mouth
of the river, and got pilot two days
later; but the rough and stormy wealth
er prevented him from reaching port
earlier.
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While the gang OF workmen We're
raising one Of the new telegraph poles
near Kinney's cannery, in the rain
storm Saturday, the pole slipped and
fell to the ground. knocking one Of the
men down. He was unconscious for
about half MI hour, but otherwise suf-
fered no injury.
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Salton Sea Salt for baths at
the ESteS-Com Drug Store
Zoe and 25c per package.
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80 10
Fisher
Brothers,
Sell ASTORIA
Lubrlcatlng
OILS
A Speciality.

Ship Chandelery,
Hardware,
Iron & Steel,
Coal,
Groceries q Provisions,
Flour & Mill Feed,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Loggers Supplies,
Fairbanks Scales,
Doors & Windows,
Agricultural Implements
Wagons & Vehicles.
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sortment ever shown in the city. at
Griffin & Reeds.
Observer Grover made a mistake yes
terday in permitting the sun to shine
/ for few moments
II you want any Of those fine tree
ornaments at c. b. Smiths you had
better get them this week.
DR.. T. L. Ball. dentist. Teeth ex-
traeted without pain. Price reasonable.
No. 5s2 Commercial street.
The Red Men will have a Christmas
tree Monday night, the 21st. for the
benefit Of the members and their fam
lies.
We offer all our cast iron stoves at
10 per cent below cost. The latest air
tight stoves also on hand at 4Sl Bond
street.
II was reported yesterday that the
government has asked for bids for for
tihcations to be placed on Scarborough
head.
Christmas tree decorations, the finest
assortment in the city. Candles. ten
cents a box, all sizes, at Griffin &
Reeds.
Stephen Campbell Spokane; c. E.
Newland, Connellsville, Ind; P. Lunz
Clatsop, registered at the Parker House
yesterday.
Mr.. Martin Foard, wife, children and
servants, left yesterday on the steamer
State for an extended visit in San
Francisco.
The A. F. C.'s will open the new
Foard & Stokes hall on the 21st inst.
The entertainment in all Of its features
will be most attractive.
c. B. Smith, the confectioner. just
received his shipment Of Gunther can
dies for Christmas. You will do we'll to |
place your orders at once.
Miss Lena Buchanan, who has been |
visiting for some time past with her
sister Miss Clara Buchanan. left Sat
urday for her home in Portland.
Call and see the Queen air-tight heat
er at Howell & Wards before buying:
they can save you money both on the
price Of the stove and wood consumed.
The seven or eight deep sea vessels
lying in the stream off the water front,
presented very fine appearance last
evening as the moon lit up the harbor.
A German bark, the Carl, which was
of the mouth of the river Thursday
and upon which Pilot Doig took passage
for this port, has not yet been heard Of.
Before purchasing. don't fail to see
those celebrated air-tight stoves at
Foard & Stokes They have them in
dozen different styles. and every pos
sible size.
! II you have not decided on what to
send your Eastern friends, a handsome
calendar, booklet or Christmas card
will fill the bill We have them; Griffin
& Reed.
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. 491 Bond street. .
/ 1t is understood that the government
has called for new bids for the compile
tion Of lightship No. 81, the work upon
which was 50 unsuccessfully carried
forward in steffen's ship yard, Portland.
! A meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce was held last evening with a
fair attendance, but beyond some gen
eral talk on the part Of the members,
no business Of consequence was trans
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We offer all our cast iron stoves at
10 per cent below cost. The latest air
tight stoves also on hand at 4Sl Bond
street.
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Mr. j. x. Carr, Great Sachem Of the
Order Of Red Men, Otto schumen, Sen
Tor Sycamore; John Michel, formerly
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1t was reported yesterday that the
government has asked for bids for for
tifcations to be placed on Scarborough
head.
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ron RENT.

FOR RENT Thrcr room house oppo.
site court house. Astoria Land 4 In
vestment Co. sW Commercial street
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If you wish to save money in buying
your Christmas presents, be sure and
go to the Palace Jewery Store, 4GG
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.
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Coffee SC, woodcock's. GA csmr st.
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Mckinley and Good Times!

People who have been boarding away
their money are now buying
WarrentOn ATN
and WarrentOn Park AVAO
- At Special Prices
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While engaged in the performance
Of his duty yesterday one Of the en-
gineers Of the steamer Empire fell from
the smokestack to the lower deck,
breaking his left leg just above the
ankle. He was at once removed to the
marine ward Of ST. Mary's Hospital
where the fracture was taken care Of.
1t was reported last night that he was
doing very well and that the wound was
not a dangerous one.
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Christmas tree decorations, the finest
assortment in the city. Candles. ten
cents box, all sizes, at Griffin &
Reeds.
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ron BALE

ALL KINDS OF FANCY AND JAP.
ANEsE Goods FOR Christmas and tho
holidays. at Wing Lees. 5i5 CONNER.
cial street
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A meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce was held last evening with a
fair attendance, but beyond some gen
eral talk on the part Of the members,
no business Of consequence was trans
acted.