The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-13
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uisht at their hall A lime light stercop-
ticon and views on the ciNl war will
be exhibited Admission 10 cents, Come
early.
A tract OF acreage near warrcnton at
a bargain, Il, l. Boyle \ Co
Astoria Engine Company n, l. by its
officers, John h, Gratke, president; Jas,
Macomber, SECRETARY; William Rock,
treasurer; and w \. Wenlg, foreman,
,AsC>t krticLSs ot incarceration In the
county clerks office yesterday
The concensus OF opinion yesterday
amongst all classes OF business men was
that the people had now taken the prop
er course. to secure the desired results,
on the depot matter When AstorianS
pull together something has to give way,
III you see a man with particularly
heaminE countenancc," said a well known
man around town. yesterday, avoid
him--he is almost surely going TO tell
YOU about that marvellous infant that is
too new yet for him to have grown quite
accustomed TO t."
\ large number OF people climbed the
Fifteenth street hill yesterday and Wis.
tied the water works, Among them were
many strangers who enjoyed for the
first time the magnificent view OF rivers,
valleys and mountains. 10 be had from
the water works site
Victor Peterson returned yesterday
from visit TO Fort Stevens, while
there he paid visit TO Mr., Larson's
family. and incidentally called on Miss
Amelia. He reports that everything In
Fort Stevens Is in prosperous cOndi-
ton. and every body Is looking Tor thu
railroad.
The call issued for a meeting OF the
general public tonight. TO wind up the
much-mooted railroad deopt matter. was
the one topic OF conversation upon the
streets yesterday, Large and small, wom-
en- and children. one and all evinccd o
great interest in the probable ouIcom2
Of tonights meeting,
The merchants generally have COM
plained OF a slack business during the
past few days. Notwithstanding the mag
nlficent weather. II seems to be just be-
tween seasons. little too early for
Easter bonnets and ice cream clothes,
and a little too late for furs and over
coats,
Nearly every pleasant afternoon a
group OF six or eight wen dressed Chi
namen can be seen leisurely making their
way about the hills in the vicinity OF
the water works, and seem 20 very much
enjoy their little outing. The neighbors
have come TO look for them as a matter
OF fact.
Extensive improvements are being
made TO the Astoria Football Clubs gym
nasium A smoking and reception room
is being put in and when the improve
ments are finished. there will be fine
handball court The club is in a pros
porous condition. and viii. no doubt. be
the scene OF uaRy pleasant gatherings
this summer
Nearly every one in the last few days
has been more or less affected with
spring fewer A general listlessness
seems to have taken possession of many.
and they are now preparing for fishing
excursions OF other outdoor recreations.
The athletes have the bicycle fever as
hAri as ever and the season promises
to be a lively one.
We are free silver men and will take
all the silver you have in exchange for
property. r. l.. Boyle & Co.
Engineer Hegardt. in company with
Judge Gray. OF the county court and
Mr.. b. Seeley, OF Ohio, made the trip
up the Lewis and Clark yesterday for
the purpose OF locating the county bridge
across that river Mr.. Hegardt made his
surveys and will forward his report to
the department as soon as possible. All
enjoyed a beautiful day on this pictur-
esque stream.
Yesterday a bunch OF matches and
sticks, nails and twine created quite a
commotion in a mans pocket. He wanted
to use a nail or something out OF his
pocket and in endeayoring TO get II
slight friction OF the articles fired sew
eral punches OF matches, setting fire to
the mans coat. A passing friend saved
the garment and the only damage done
was a small hole in the pocket.
II was reported yesterday that good
progress is being made on the Young's
Bay bridge, and that the carpenters
are taking advantage Of the fine weather
to put in some heavy licks. Contractor
Wakefield was down from Portland yes
terday. and was heard to remark that
even the new dredger. which was put in
operation yesterday. will have hard work
to make any impression on the river
bottom, though it is expected that by
some slight changes in the machine 1t
can be made TO do this extraordinarily
heavy work.
The tide Is rising in the revival meet
ings with each service. At the conclu-
sion Of the afternoon service Rev. Boyd
appeared in a new role. that Of soloist.
His song, THE Old-Fashioned Way"
melted many hearts and stirred the deep
est emotions Of all present. His ad-
dress to business men at night called
out a packed house. Several new names
were added to the number Of those who
expressed a determination TO enter upon
a Christian life. A workers and seekers
meeting will be held at the EpwOrth
League room OF the VI. f. Church at
1870 a. m. Preaching at 2:30 p. m. and
7:30 p IN. by Rev Boyd His address to-
night will be to professional men. doc
tors LAWYERS and other professions