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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
PROPOSAL FOR A BRIDGE,

Notice is hereby given. that scaled
Plans. Specifications. Strain Diagrams,
and Bids will be received by the County
Court. Of the State Of Oregon. for Clat-
sop county Until Wednesday, February
Sd. 1897. at ? o'clock p. m. for the build
ing. erection and construction OF a
draw bridge across Young's River in
Clatsop County. Oregon. according TO
such plans. specifications and diagrams
Said bridge to be located at one OF the
following points. and herein designated
"a locations Nos. and 2.
Location No. l-Being a point on the
north bank OF Young's River, at the
intersection OF the east line Of the town
Of Cases Astoria, with said river Said
point and direction OF crossing being
located and described upon the map Of
said river on file in the office OF the
County Clerk. The bridge at this loca-
tion TO be an Iron or Steel Draw. with
90 foot openings and l6-foot pile trestle
approach on each side thereof.
Location No. being point on the
north bank OF Youngs River. at the
intersection of Seventh street. OF the
City OF Astoria, extended south TO said
river, Said point and direction OF cross
ing being located and described upon
the map OF said river on file in the Of
flee OF the County Clerk. The bridge
at this location to be an Iron or Steel
draw with 1870 foot openings, and l6-foot |
pile trestle approach on each side there |
of, Each bidder shall deposit with his |
bid cash or certified check, payable to |
the order OF the County Clerk, to the |
amount OF ten per cent OF his bid. which |
shall be forfeited to the county, in case |
the award is made to him and he fails, |
neglects, or refuses for period of two !
days after such award is made, to enter !
into contract and file his bond in the
manner required by and to the salts |
faction of said County Court.
The plans, specifications and dia-
grams, selected by the County Court, |
will be subject to the approval of the |
Hon Secretary of War of the United |
States. The payment for said contract !
to be made by warrants on the Special |
Road Fund of the County, one half up
On the completion and acceptance of I
the contract. and one half one year
thereafter, The right is hereby reserv-
I'd to reject any and all bids.
BY order Of the County Commission |
ers. FL DUNBAR.
County Clerk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

BIDS FOR sPILEs WANTED.

Bids will be received at the office of
Gilmore. Sanborn & Co.. in Astoria, Or
egon, until January g. 1897, for the fol-
lowing spiles:
100 spiles 10 inches at butt, 8 inches at
top, 45 feet long.
100 spiles - inches at butt, inches
to I inches top, 45 feet long.
100 spiles IA inches at butt, I inches to
8 inches top, 45 feet long.
200 spiles Il to IS inches at butt, 10
to IL inches top, 45 feet long.
All of said spiles to be Of good fir
timber peeled, bored and sharpened,
Contractor to furnish all chain neces-
sary for the proper rafting thereof. and
all to be delivered at the station of the
American Star Packing Company, at
the mouth OF the Chinook River, in the
state of Washington, during the month
Of February, or part in the month Of
February and part in the month Of
March, 1897, The right being reserved
to reject any or all bids received.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
A VERY POPULAR CALENDAR.

Few people ON these busy days are
willing to live without calendar TO
mark the passing of time. This fact,
no doubt, accounts for the calendars
of all kinds colors, shapes and sizes
which flood the mails at this season.
Among them all the one that best suits
us is that issued by N. w. Aver & Son,
the keeping Everlastingly At II"
newspaper advertising agents OF Phila-
delphla, We have just received our
new copy and are fixed for 1897. 1t is
not difficult to see why this calendar
is so great a favorite. The figures on
II are large enough to be read across
a room; its handsome appearance
makes 1t worthy Of place in the best
furnished office or library, while 1t is
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Notice is hereby given that the Point
Partridge hell buoy painted red. has
gone adrift from its position, about one
mile TO the westward of Point Part
ridge, II viii be replaced as early as
practicable.
This notice affects the lists of bea,
cons and buoys, Pacific coast, 1856, page
80.
by order OF the Lighthouse Board
JNo. p. MERRILL
Lieut.. Commander U. s.. Navy.
Inspector 18th l.. II. District
Office OF U, S, Lighthouse Inspector
Portland, oregon, December a. 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

busineHs-llke all the way through. The
publishers state that the demand for
this calendar has always exceeded the
supply. This led them years ago to
place upon II a nominal prioe-z5c. on
receipt OF which II Is sent. postpaid.
and securely packed. 10 any address
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

The statement that Major Mckinley
Is going from Canton 10 Chicago TO
find rest will strike s0me Of the ener-
getic citizens Of the Western metropolis
az slightly humorous Washington
Star.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
The u. S. 0OVI Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior 10 all others.

It viii be something more than con-
cert OF the powers. II will be a regular
ohariyari II Uncle Sam Is drawn into
the Eastern question Chicago Dis
patch.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have just been erected at Indip station.
that win be rented to applicants at rea-
sonable rates. They are furnished with
modern conveniences. supplied with pure
arteslan water. and 30 situated as to give
occupants all the advantages ito be de-
rived from q more or less protracted
residence ia this delightful cliEnate-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

There Is a movement On foot IN re-
store Captain n. a. Healy TO the COM
mand Of the revenue cutter Bear. from
which he was removed by Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury Hamlin. on
account Of charges Of drunkenness and
ungcntlemRnly conduct preferred by
his junior ofiicers. The captains friends
are legion. and enormous pressure was
brought 10 bear at Washington 10 pre-
vent his removal. HRmlin was at first
bent upon dismisslng him from the ser
vice, but finally was induced to decide
that Captain Healy would be- suffi-
cicntly punished II his command was
taken from him. and he was placed
ON waiting orders for four years, and
an order 10 that effect was made.
II has always been claimed by Cap
tain Healy's support that his removal
was more due to political causes than
10 his own actions. for although he
sailed the most dangerous parts OF the
Arctic for many years, the Bear never
met with an accident. and the cutter
never failed to be OF service when she
was needed. Hamlin took an active
part In Captain Healy's prosecution. as
well as sitting as his Judge. according
TO the captains friends. and he alone
stands In the way OF the old command
cr's reinstatement. The assistant sec
retary retires TO private life in March.
and Il is said that as soon as the new
gets fairly into the sad
die Healy's restoration TO favor will
follow. II Is not at all unlikely, ac-
coriing to the gossips. that the men
In the service that lent their aid to his
removal will then be made TO suffer,
There is ample room for general over
hauling OF the service. so the gossips
say, and II 1t is overhauled there are
some sensations awaiting the public
Chronicle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

TO CURE a COLD IN ONEDAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II
fails 20 cure. 25c For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
Lung Diseases and
Rheumatism
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indio In
the past By the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad to take
advantage Of its beneficial climate has
been lack Of suitable accomn odation-
The Southern Pacific Company takes
pleasure IN announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

Bicycle mittens. composed Of a small
mum and gauntlet, are new.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
FrOm the San Francisco ArlkOnaut)

''In the heart Of the great dekert OF the
Colorado--which the Southern Pacific
t-averses--thers Is an oasis CALLED Indio,
which. in our opinion. e the lsanitarium
Of the earth. We believe. frohm personal
investigation. that for certain individuals
there Is no spot on this planek 50 favor
able"
g. T. Stewart. n D.. wrihes: The
purity Of the air, and the elternal sun
shine. I'LL enc with wonder stnd delight.
Nature has accomplished 90
much that there remains buAt little for
man TO do. As to Its possibilities as
health resort--here Is the nhost perfect
sunshine, with temperature always
pleasant. a perfectly dry soill for rain IL
an unknown factor: pure oxlygen, dense
atmosphere and pure water. What moro
can be desired? 1t Is the place, above
all others. for lung troubles, and para
disc for rheumatics. Confidering the
number OF sufferers whol have BEEN
cured. have no hesitanciy in recon-
mending this genial oasis ths the haven
OF the afflicted"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

Captain Carnegie. N the British ship
Persian. yesterday received word that
he had bccn chartered TO load lumber
In the Columbia river The captain
thinks that he win load in Portland,
and that his destination will be- either
China or the Cape of Good Hope.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

The Emma Hayward brought the
lIollo down stream yesterday. The Rol-
10 is commanded by Captain Thomas,
pnd In consigned TO Queenstown, Fnl-
mouth or Plymouth with a cargo Of
20. 800 sacks or 1900 bushels Of wheat.
valued at 81 900.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

The Chilian bark Lake LcmRn sailed
Tor Guayaquil yesterday and left behind
mournful physician. II was Or. Fred
C. Miller. who. from December 20
q. ministercd unto the ailments OF
Louis LozEo, the master. The latter
was worried into bed by the collision
OF his vessel on Cape Fiattery while
en- route to Tacoma. and the insanity
and death of his mate. He thought
something might happen 60 him. too
lie was taken to 81. Joseph's hospital
December 2. and remained there thir-
teen days under treatment by DR. Mil
Ter The latter's bill amounted TO tit5.
for his total attendance. The doctor
became somewhat worried about his
zee. and yesterday filed an application
for libel upon the picturesque craft
named after switEcrlands famous lake.
Iut ere the deputy United States mar
shal arrived at the wharf in old Tacoma
the Leman was on 10 sea in tow OF the
tug Tacoma and the whilom suffering
captain was aboard.-Ledger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT

A passenger train on the Chicago. MI
waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. Itl
tarins are vestibuled. heater by steam.
and lighted by electricity. Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp
It's dining cars are the best in the world
and it's coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway. connecting as II
does with all transcontinental lines at st
Paul and Omaha, assures to the tarvelinG
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Pau
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
ofiices to any point in the United stateI
or Canada. For maps, folders and othel
information, address.
@. J. EDDY, General Agent,
J. W. CASEY, Portland. Or
Trav. Pass and Tkt. Agent.
Portland. or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29

I'm bugu
be thin, for a baby, Is
deprived Of its natural
to suffer and not be able
II; towear a sad pinched
to live on the edge Of
ess; to grow imperfectly;
o lose the power Of re-
disease. When a baby
1t needs more fat than
from its food; 1t Is
.fat-Starved. Scott's
ion Is the easiest fat
ave; the fat 1t needs.
aad OsSsaa Aii dTuGEislA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-29
MARINE MATTERS.

Ia ~. sp.m .2.8, 10, -0i. etc, below zero.
Changes ~ MoOn-N, Last Or, 4, hew
Moon. II, First Qr ~, Pull Moon.
The steamer Signal left out Sunday.
The Hayward took the Agnes Oswald
up stream last evening.
The Harvest Queen took the Duchall
burn up the creek Sunday.
The American barkentlne Addenda
Sailed Sunday for Royal Roads.
The steamer Elmorc arrived In from
TlllRmook Sunday with cargo of salm-
On. cheese and butter
The Emma Hayward brought the
llolo down stream yesterday. The Hol-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Organization of silver Climbs.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-An address was Issued
today to friends OF bi-metallism In the
United States signed by A. j. Warner,
President OF the American Bi-MetallHc
Union, and George 4. Bowen, secretary.
After declaring the Importance OF the sill
yer question in the present campaign, the
address says: THE contest Is now on,
and 1t can only be settled at the polls. To
the end that the decision may be right, the
American Bi-Metaiiic Union strongly urges
the formation OF silver clubs and leagues
in every state. county, city. town and
school district in the Union. To all inter
ested in the cause we say: Organize. and
We viii assist you TO the best Of our abb
iiy.' Our means are limited, and the
wealth of the country Is arrayed almost
solidly against us. but we win aid In the
work OF organiza ton and education 10 the
utmost OF our ability. Such literature rs
can be furnished free we viii provide
gratuitously. and that which necessarily
involves expense viii be sent at cost. Ia
every legitimate way we win assist in dis
serninating correct information upon this
subject, the correct solution OF which
means so much to the people Of our COM
mon country
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Laurier Assaults the Conservatives.

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. 2S.--The debate on
the address was proceeded with in the
house OF commons yesterday. Mr.. Mcln-
mis-. member for Vancouver. who is the
youngest member OF the house. being only
p years of age, moved It's adoption. and
Mr.. Lamieux, member for Gaspe, Sec
onded the motion. Sir Charles Upper, as
leader of the opposition. replied He
stated that Mr.. Laurier was returned TO
power on other than the real issues of the
day. The people had not pronounced on
the trade policy Of the late government;
the government secured power by pursu-
ing one course OF tactics in Quebec and
another in Ontario on the school ques-
ton. In regard to this question Sir Char
les admitted that he had made a mistake
in imagining the Importance of the mat
ter. He frankly admitted that he had been
disappointed at the result in the province
Of Quebec. Sir Charles. In conclusion.
said that the American government would
not consent to renew the reciprocity
treaty of 1854
Mr.. Laurier then made a very eloquent
reply. He said that the government of
Sir Charles. Upper was defeated because
Il refused to reform the fiscal policy. be-
cause IL was corrupt and extravagant,
and because, instead of appealing 20 the
intelligence and common sense OF the peo-
pie Of Quebec. he appealed to their re-
liglous preiudices.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Nerroe. Seeking REPRESENTATION

Tacoma, Aug. B.-Special.-The execu-
tive committee OF the Washington State
Association held an executive session here
today II Is the association OF the colored
men Of the state, representing 1,io0 mem
brs. Seven counties. with one committee
man from each county, were represented.
viz, King. Pierce Spokane, Kittitas, Yaki-
ma, Snohomish and Whatcom. The CON-
mittee recommended the selection OF John
N Gonna OF Tacoma, as one OF the elect
ors from the state OF washington 1t also
recommended H. r. Cayton, OF Seattle,
and J. =. Parker. OF Spokans. as members
of the Republican state central committee
at large. The committee VIII hold another
session tomorrow afternoon. when other
questions pertaining TO the race vii
come Up.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Hoke smith Tells why He Resigned.

Washington City. Aug. &.-Secretary
Smith said today: II win retire from Of
nee on September /. Il is my purpose 10
return TO Atlanta at once. Ally resigna-
don was due alone 70 the fact that IN
tend TO support Bryan and Segan. I al
ways voted the regular Democratic ticket,
and shall make no exception this year. II IS
my purpose TO devote my time to the
practIce OF law and my private business.
/ have. however. signsaed my willingness
10 make two or three speeches IN Georgia
for the state and national ticket, but pro-
fessional and private business WIN not
hermit me 20 enter actively into the CAM
rasrn outside OF my own state"
GOV. Francis. Secretary Smiths success
sor. viii reach Washington some time
before Tuesday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Emperor william Backs Down.

Berlin, Aug. 25.-The danger OF a cabinet
crisis and the resignation OF Chancellor
Hohenlaha seems 20 have been averted by
the statement OF the Reichsanzeiger that
Emperor William desires bill TO be drawn
up and submitted Go the oundesrath rela-
tive TO reform In the criminal procedure
of the army. This acceptance of a meas
ure along the lines OF the recent speeches
of Prince Hohenlohe indicates that the
steady pressure OF public sentiment has
resulted In the defeat OF the irresponsible
military coterte whose growing influence
In the highest quarters had threatened 20
render the imperial ehancellorS position
untenahie
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of Monroe, and Charles T. Saxton were
presented. The presentation OF Senator
Timothy T.. Ellsworth's name wrung from
Mr.. Platt his first cheer of the session.
Hamilton F1sh's name was then presented,
amid great applause. after which Senator
Edgar T. Brackets name was presented.
When Tsoga county was reached the gal
leries shouted Plat. Platt," and IL looked
as If there would be a stampede. but Mr..
Paatt remained seated and motioned his
friends to sit down. The balloting was
then begun. After two Ballots the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow at II
o'clock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
SULTAN OF ZANZIBAR DEAD.
Trouble over the Succession Expected
British sailos Landed.

Zanzibar. Aug. e5.-The sultan OF Fan
zibar. Hamed bin Thwain bin Said. Is
dead. He was about 40 years OF age. a
nephew Of the late Sultans All, Khalifa
and Burghash. and succeeded 20 the sui
tanate on the death of Sultan Ali, March
5, 1888 He was one OF a number OF claim
ants, and was selected as the most hitting
BY the British government. which eXer-
cisas a pro;ecterate over the saltanate.
Seyid Kalid occupied the palace. taking
possession of that building immediately
after the death OF Hamid bin Thwain bin
Said became known. He proclaimed hsn-
self sultan, and barricaded himself in tho
palace with 200 armed Askaris.
Sailors from the British warships Phil
omel. Thrush and Sparrow have been
landed TO protect property ashore, and all
the ladies have been lodged In the British
consulate which is guarded by the sailors.
Trouble is feared.
Washington City, Aug. 2o---The state
department. has received a cable message
that the sultan of Zanzibar died at II
a m. today. that Said Ali holds the palace.
that sailors and marines have been landed
and that rtoting tonight is feared.
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The supreme Court and Gold Contract

London. Aug. S.-The Daily News this
morning discussing the bowers % the
HTnifea states supreme court. and the pos
s.bl1ity OF decision in opposition TO the
validity OF gold contracts. says: The
future course Of the United States supreme
court IN this particular Is BY 40 means 50
certain "a Wall street and Lombard street
vxould IKE 20 believe. but the conservatism
shown by the supreme court and It's special
respect for property as demonstrated by
as verdict against the income TAX. inds-
Gates that tire chances are IN favor OF the
validity % gold contracts being maintain
sa under all circumstances
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
ffaavv FAILURE az Denver.

Denver. Aug &.-Late this afternoon
Otto MeArs took charge % the stock Of
the Appel Clothing Company, one or the
oldest ard heaviest concerns In this city.
As agent for mortgages whose claims az
s,rexRte xf7s aea The assets % The COM
many are estimated a. tsso.eoa, ard the la
fglffies az about s5sAao. The heaviest
creditors are The First National bank OF
Denver. S0,oaa ard .. II. Morat, prssf-
dent % the bank. So. osa ]. 3 Appel, pres
dent OF the company. has been n bush
ness IN Denver more than twenty-five
wears.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
Can't Afford 10 TAX the ONCE

ChehaAs. Aug. 25.-Specsal.-C. w. May
nard. renominatsd for county treasurer by
the Republican convention on Saturday.
today mailed a letter 20 the chairman OF
the committee, declining to accept. The
reason is that the convention practically
pledged the nominees to pay all the ex-
penses OF conducting their Offices out OF
their salaries, IL elected. and Mr.. Maynard
says he cannot afford 10 accept the treas
urer's Office on such terms.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
BIN Doolin Killed Mt Last.

Guthrie. o. T., Aug. 25.-United States
Marshal Thomas and deputies killed BIZ
Doolin, the noted outlaw. In battle near
Clayton, Payne county. last night. One
deputy was wounded Donlin escaped from
the Federal tau here on July 4.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26

North yakirna. Aug ---sH@csaA--T. z.
Grimes sors CT Tire late state zusfsqr. was
arrested aad bound over 70 the United
s.at-s s-,ars today on the charge Of sell
Ing i.aunr 20 Indians. The younS nan -
We! ec.seates and has considerable ability,
bsrs a naa -~eak Ia hsrn stsz1i-y crops
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
ontonaCon. Mich. Burned.

Green Bay Wis. Aug. S.-Qntonagon,
Mich, was destroyed by fire this after
noon. OF the city OF about ZOO people.
hardly g house Is left standing. Among
the property destroyed Is the extensive
plant OF the Diamond Match Co. and 81. =
eca.eo feet OF lumber In their yards. A
conservative estimate places the loss at
s1,50o. 900. No lives we're lost at last re-
ports The fire had been burning IN the
woods southwest OF the city for two weeks.
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out. His indulgent parents asei every
endeavor 10 guide him right. but he con-
stantly fell from grace. and has been
saved from the penitentiary on one or two
previous occasions only by the extreme
exertions of his family and their friends.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26

T. r. McKibben. auditor OF the Atchison,
Topeka e Santa Fe Railroad Company,
was injured on Monday by horse falling
on him in Colorado. and died on Tuesday
at Newcastle. Col.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26

results, easily ard thoroughly. L. Al druggists
Prepared By c. I. Hood 4 Co, Lowell Mass.
The onIy Pills 70 take with Hoods sarsapariIiA
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Constipation

Cases snsly hzT the sickness n the vorlr- II
retains re- dsgsssed food TOO long n the bowels
.ss uros.aees bslssasness. tovpsa avrr, frdf