The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-22

WARRENTON
grounds OF that beautiful burying
spot.
Messrs, Spencer. Ryan and Elliott.
the well known seining men. secured
their crews yesterday, and viii leave
for their various seining grounds to-
day. They expect to do good busi-
ness.
Judge Gray reports that the superin-
tendent in charge OF the Improvement
work on the walluski road is making
good headway. and soon that part OF
the road in the city limits will be in
passable condition.
The body OF an unknown man was
found In the river yesterday on the
Oregon side near T. X. Johnson's place
opposite Skamokawa. Coroner Pohl
was sent for and went up the river
after the body yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. b. 4. Seaborg, who was over
from nwaco yesterday, stated that
the catches OF salmon In the bay were
averaging very well. He was conf
dent that as soon as the river fell an
other foot or two, the run Of Ash would
increase.
Judge Nelson OF the police court yes
terday while showing gentleman
where the gas Jets were which might
be used in case OF emergency. had oc-
casion to remark that when the city
attorney was present in the courtroom
they did not need any gas.
Captain Frank Russell Patey. OF the
British bark Patey, well known In AS
toria, was married on the End instant
in Ireland to Miss ]. NJ. Wilson. In
1894 the captains first wife died at
sea on the passage around the Horn,
and was buried of the Horn.
Doubtless Portland people will well
come the change in the weather, which
is growing considerably cooler through
out the interior. Astoria weather was
cloudy all day yesterday, but those
who are unaccustomed TO warm
weather. were glad Of the change.
Capt. Rand, of the Antiope, whose
vessel is chartered to load on the 18th
of September at Portland, is taking
things easy and enjoying life in AS
toria, where the weather is cool and
pleasant. The captain says he is in
no hurry to go to hotter climate.
The number 13 has long been consid-
cred an unlucky figure. Many people
will not sit at table when thirteen are
present. Other foolish fancies are con-
nected with this number. In 1896 there
is a larger number which is likely to
TO prove a real hoodoo, and that is
1921.
Capt Babbidge, of the Miller. report
ed yesterday afternoon that a man on
Bear creek named ]. T. Coffey. while
endeavoring to clear his land by burn
ing the stumpage and refuse. succeed
ed so well that his house and barn
were also cleared away. The loss is
quite a severe one.
Emil Schacht, L. B. Seeley, Alexan-
der Kerr, ]. B. Barnes. Walter c.
Smith and son, Portland; H. Glenn,
The Dalles, B. Howard, San Francisco;
S. H. Brown, Jr., Boston; P. ]. Nc
Gowan and H. s. MCGOWAN. Chinook;
]. ]. Brumbach, Ilwaco, were at the
Occident yesterday.
The Lawn Social to be given at the
residence of Mrs. C. ]. Trenchard
Thursday evening, July %, promises
to be the event Of the season. Coffee,
sandwiches, cake and ice cream will
be served. The Astoria Band will
furnish music for the evening. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
Alex. Gilbert's pavilion and grounds
at Seaside may be had for use free by
persons or societies that wish to give ex-
cursions to the beach. Both pavilion
and grounds are in excellent condition,
and those who wish to give picnlcs
would greatly add to the attractions
by accepting Mr.. Gilberts liberal offer.
These are the days in which the
small boy delights to take a swim
in Young's bay. Almost every after
noon groups of them may be seen
climbing the hill on their way to the
swimming places. 1t is to be hoped
that no victims Of treacherous holes
in Young's River will be found this
season.
In Justice Abercrombie's court yes
terday John Castro, who was accused
of the murder of Chris. Veins, was
bound over to await the action Of the
grand jury, his bail being fixed at
$3.50. The case seems to be a peculiar
one, with little evidence so far pro-
duced that would convict Castro. What
will develop before the grand jury in
the fall cannot, Of cource be foretold.
The work Of tearing down the re-
mainder Of the old warehouses on the
Ross-Higgins docks has begun.
After the debris is moved away the
Lurline and number Of the smaller