The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-30

Tho annual election OF officers ot the
Astoria Football club will be held ON the
nrst Wednesday in March Much inter
IS; has been manifested In these elections
In the past. and, owing 10 the rapid
growth VI the club In the past year. the
contest will no doubt be u warm one
Go to ElmOre. Sanborn's otlice and sec
their new and handsome twine testing
Take along some OF the twines
'as good as Marshalls." in your pocket.
and test them. Then see how much more
Marshalrs viii stand. It's money In your
pocket and fish in your net 10 ind out.
During tho unloading OF some cattle
on the steamer Telephone the other day.
a lot OF ptgs got TO sQuealing and made
a terrible racket \ gentleman block
or two away turned to see what was the
matter, and one remarked that he guess
ed somebody was getting licking again,
At the approaching concert to be given
by the Apollo Club, Astorlans viii un.
douhtedly be treated to some OF the an
est music ever listened to In this city
Rehearsals are being conducted every day
those who viii participate in the con-
cert.
The stcrcopticon views OF prominent
cathedrals OF Europe. with views from
Switzerland and America. given at the
Grace church last evening. were seen by
quite n number OF people and afforded
much amusement for the young folks
The proceeds OF this entertainment 80 TO
the Sunday school library,
Yesterdays sunlight and mild weather
brought out the women and made thu
men smile in cheerfulness and content
Everybody seemed TO be happy except
those who are still figuring on the uncer-
tainties OF depot site and whether "
not they have made mistake In letting
the time slip by for securing n central
location.
The young lads OF Uppertown have alt
supplied themselves with bean shooters.
much 10 the detriment OF passers-by.
Window panes are In danger. and Il will
be n wonder II some OF the boys them
selves do not have their eyes put out,
The practice Is most dangerous one
and the citizens OF Uppertown are very
anxious that 1t should be stopped.
Postmaster Wise has appointed s, 4.
PinneIl TO take the place OF Carrier
wesche. deceased. John Ruth was offered
the position OF substitute, and as there
are no more substitutes on the list who
have passed the examination under the
civil service rules. Mr.. Wise will ask the
department for the privilege OF holding a
special examination. and he hopes that
there win b. q number Of applicants.
The meeting OF Minerva Society was
well attended last evening. and good
program was rendered. which well pleas
ed the large audience. The debate was
on the question. Resolved, That rail-
roads should be owned by the govern
me1t." The affirmative was taken by
sofus Jensen and the negative by Ed.
Lund. The judges decided in favor ct
he affirmative. Five new members were
to the club.
There is one thing that Astorians can
,e thankful for. and that Is that the fall
ire OF the citizens committees 10 get
III OF the depot site propositions in defi-
lite shape VIII have no effect upon the
,uilding OF the road. Work Is progress
ing just the same" Said one OF the con-
rnctors, yesterday. Whether Astoria will
ave but jumping off place or a first
lass depot and terminal facilities. the
oad Is going along just the same.
Most so-cailed salmon twlnes' are col
red with acids. The acids rot the fibre
nd render the material useless. In the
.hlce of Elmore. Sanborn & Co. Is an OBJ
Get lesson that ought 10 h. examined by
N fishermen. 1t is the whole OF the ma.
erial used in the manufacture OF Mar
halls twine-from start to finish. 90
here and examine the color right I
through. You will see then why Mar
halls is called the best in the world.
The o. r. and NJ steamer State OF CAL |
fornla yesterday left out for San Fran !
iscO with a passenger list numbering |
20. and a large cargo OF freight Among
he Astorians WHO took passage were f. |
/. Halves. who Is quite III. and Is now |
eeking recuperation in Los Angeles. and |
os. Suprenant. The o. X. and n Com |
any seems to be doing almost all OF
he Frisco business. II Is cheaper TO |
tiy a ticket under present conditions, !
han It ls to ride on pass.
The Mckinley Club met last evening for |
he purpose OF electing officers for the |
oming year There was a large attend |
nee and six new members were admitted. |
he election resulted as follows: Presl- |
ent. ]. s. Dellinger: first vice-president. |
rank l.. Parker; second vice-president. |
I. Dunbar: third yice-president. II. ]. |
yherfty; treasurer, G. II. StOckson. The |
everaI committees will be appointed nj |
ome future date by the president The I
,eetIng adjourned 10 meet at the call OF ,
he chairman.
Contractor Corey. reports that during |
he present fine weather great strides
ave been made in the construction OF 1
he railroad grade above Tongue Point. 1t
+ expected 10 have hole through the |
innel by Saturday night. The rails on
ne old track this side Of Smiths Point, |
ave been taken up, and were yesterday |
1nveyed by the steamer o. X. to the |
rade above Tongue Point. where they |
in be used In the construction track.
mother lot OF dumpcars was also sent
o 10 the grade yesterday. Mr.. Corey |
az also ordered from Tacoma another
ar load Of dump cars which will be for
arded TO Astoria at once.
On Friday morning, January -. there
)peared In the columns OF the Astorian
communication from the chadwell good
,ads committee, giving a list Of the
ibscribers to the fund. In the copy sent
by the committee the names Of W. j.
eekard and Lot Gilmore appeared, bur
ie amounts OF their subscriptions were
1t given, and accordingly. it was 80
.blished. This, however, was a mistake,
le above-named gentlemen having each
described s.. Another error appeared in
Ie name OF Y. p. Brewer; 1t should have
I'VE been G.. =. Brewer. The correction
made at the request OF w. J. ingalls,,
lalrman OF the committee.
The Katie Putnam Company, which will
,pear in this city on Wednesday, Feb
AIRY s, has distributed about the city
interesting puzzle card: Following
one OF the many solutions: Don't fail
see the delightful actress, Katie Put
I'm in that grand and romantic play,
II the Old Lime Kiln" 1t will afford
u as pleasant an evening Of fun and
version as can be had at any price,
1at clever comedian, Herbert Cawthorn.
m make you split your sides with roars
laughter Think over this, be wise,
"a.