The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-19

about f,tteon new men were on me steam
er.
Sunday afternoon Mr., Hammond ana
Mr.. w. c. Gosslin made trip over to
the west side OF the bay and took long
walk over the various properties In that
vicinity.
Quite a large number OF fishing boats
yesterday were seen TO sail up river.
and Il was said were on a patronng cx.
peditlon. A number OF boats also went
down the river.
Deputy County Clerk wherrity receiv-
ell the sad news Of the death OF his
mother at San Rafael. Cal. Sunday, and
left yesterday on the steamship State OF
California 10 attend the funeral
Mrs. NJ. ]. Fox. Mrs. M Kronduist,
Mrs. Lelnenweber, Mrs. NJ. J, Kinney,
and Mrs. W, Ross left yesterday morn
Ing FOR Newberg. Ore. TO attend the an
nual meeting OF the Oregon w. c. T, L,
An adjourned meeting OF the Pioneer
and Historical Society will be held In the
Chamber Of Commerce halls at II o'clock.
A fun attendance Is requested as there
win be business OF Importance to trans
act,
Rev J. ]. waiter, Mrs. Walter and Miss
Ruby Walter left on last nights boat
for Portland. TO be absent several days.
While away they expect to attend the
commencement OF the Portland univer-
sity.
The pastor OF the Swedish and Norwe-
gian Methodist church. Of East Astoria.
had a busy day Sunday, having preached
three times. officiated at a wedding. con-
Quoted funeral service and made a
baptism.
The date OF the Art Social" to be held
at the residence OF Mrs. C. J. Curtis has
been changed to Thursday. May a Take
note OF the change and be sure to at
tend II you want to spend most enjoy
able evening.
A large number OF people were on the
streets yesterday. no doubt attracted by
the bright Sunshine. Lines OF them were
sitting on the railings and fences in sun
ny places, enjoying the agreeable change
in the weather.
The cast iron pipe removed from the
old mains Of the water system are being
cleaned and re-dipped at the corner OF
l4th and Duane streets. The pipe Is in
excellent condition and will be as good
as new when re-laid.
The reports from up-river yesterday
were to the effect that several canneries
were in operation and receiving fish daily.
AS far as can b learned some fish are
being caught in the traps in Bakers Bay.
but not yet in any large quantities.
1t is stated on good authority that
there will be only one-third OF a fruit
crop throughout Oregon this season. The
continued heavy rains and backward
spring have bIighted large portion OF
the buds, and owners Of prune orchards
figure on heavy losses this year.
Major George s. Wilson. adjutant gem
eral OF the department of the Columbia
was in the city yesterday, a guest OF
Dr. NJ. NJ. Walker at dinner at the oc-
cident. The major has Just returned
from an inspection Of the troops at Fort
Candy.
The first practice game OF football OF
the season took place last evening on
the Grand avenue grounds. quite a num-
ber of A. F. c. boys were at the game
and much interest was manifested. The
coming season promises to be one OF
sports for the club.
1t has been suggested by Mr.. Welch
that all owners OF flags display them
on the occasion of the odd Fellows gath
ering in the city today and tomorrow.
AS this is a meeting Of the grand lodge,
doubtless the citizens will respond to
the Importance OF the event.
s. H. Brown, Jr., L. 3. Seeley, ]. NJ.
Turney and Walter C. Smith will arrive
on this mornings boat to attend the
meeting OF the board OF directors OF the
Flavel Hotel Company. 1t is expected
contracts will be- awarded for the erec-
ton OF the hotel today.
There is a new kink in life insurance.
A man in Boston, who thinks the mIlen-
mum may strike at any moment, wants
a clause inserted in life insurance policies
which shall make them payable either at
death or when the insured has been
caught up to meet the Lord in the air"
Since the advent Of the new cashier
at the Palace restaurant, the boys when
going for their meals, have commenced
Sticking up Clean faces and boiled shirts
are now the order of the day. Messrs.
Weymouth, Llenenweber and Fren John
son were seen in the front ranks yester-
day
The third and last OF the three heats
in the bicycle road race Will be run to-
morrow evening at o'clock sharp, and
will no doubt be the most interesting OF
all the races. Tom Bryce and Cecil sovey
are both scratch, while Connors has 80
seconds handicap. The finish will be a
question Of inches.
The supper which was to have been
given tonight by the directors Of the A.
f. C. to the performers In the picket
Line" has been postponed till next week.
The company will in all probability go to
Cathlamet on Saturday afternoon on
special steamer and play in that town
on Saturday night. Details for the trip
are now being arranged.
The lumber business at present Is rath-
er dull. The numerous street improve
ments and the erection Of Kopp's brew
cry have tendency to make fair local
demand, but otherwise trade is not what
could be wished for. The Astoria Box
Factory has purchased a small raft OF
logs-mostly cedar-from John Peterson.
Of Gray's River, but this is the only
recent buy reported.
In the police court yesterday Jacob