The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-08

Mcbride entered large number Of
orders in pending cases and heard sew
eral arguments OF attorneys,
LOOK OUT for fraudulent telegraph.
io news in the Astoria afternoon papers
None OF these papers receives one line
OF outside news by telegraph.
f. J. Scholheld, the landscape gard
ener, will ofrer al shade, ornamental
and fruit trees every one guaranteed
to grow) at reasonable figures.
John Christensen. Of the Walluski,
was In yesterday during the storm, and
said that the new county road was
keeping up in fairly good shape,
The handsomest line OF jackets and
capes have Just arrived at the Low
Price store. They will be sold at whole
sale prices, Take advantage Of this
OFFER
Mr.. Wise. the clothier, reports that he
has given out quite a large number
of tickets for the Xmas dance 10 his
customers and that he win have to
buy more Xmas presents,
A Portlander remarked yesterday
that lit was a pity Astoria could not
have been represented at the grand
celebration OF the opening Of the Cas-
cade Locks last Thursday
During the gale last night the win
dows in the spa" store and windows in
several other buildings were demOlish-
ed by the force OF the wind, while sign
boards awnings generally suffered.
At the Occldent yesterday were reg
istered A. ]. Mcdaniel. San Francisco:
Harrison Allen and wife, st. Helens;
Geo. McCabe, H. ]. carmon! Tacoma;
S. H. Maddox. Seaside: Thos H. ALI
man, Cathlamet.
The East End Improvement Club. OF
Alderbrook. postponed its meeting yes
terIiay for two weeks, when business Of
Importance will come up for considera-
ton. The club Is anxious that at that
time there shall be large attendance
OF the members.
The Rising SUM-" a new Japanese
curio store. has been opened In the
Grant block. This Is q new departure
in Astoria and win no doubt meet with
success. Japanese work OF all kinds
viii be done, The prOprietors are very
ehterprislng gentlemen.
Many new schemes and business pro-
jects are being discussed by Astorians
just now. A new impetus seems to
have been given to business since elec-
ton. and doubtless many large enter
prises will be taken up and successful
ly fioated during the winter.
What is the matter with the new
bridge across Young's bay to connect
with the Lewis and Ciarke?" said
rancher who was in the city yesterday.
'I thought we were going to have the
use Of our new road this winter, but
appearances seem to be against it,
At 6 o'clock last evening, it was re
ported, Ludwig Larsen was run over
by a street car at the curve on 14th
street and Commercial. and was car
ried into the saloon on the corner. In
quiry later revealed the fact that the
man was attempting to play a joke,
although he did fan under the car.
which had to stop for him. according to
the story of parties who saw the al
legged accident.
The southwest gale yesterday after
noon caused considerable commotion in
the bay and prevented many move
ments in shipping circles. In the city
umbrellas were turned inside out and
the sewers were unable to accommo-
date the large quantities of water
which flowed down from the hills. The
storm was an old-fashioned one and
was really the first gale Of the season.
Probably a reminder Of others to fol-
low.
1t was reported some time ago that
Professor Fred Schwabe had committed
suicide at Wallace, Idaho, by shooting
himself through the head. To verify
or disprove this rumor, inquiry was
made by letter to the chief Of police at
Wallace. He turned the note over to
Prof. Schwabe, who laughted heartily
and thought the matter a huge joke.
1t is perhaps needless to remark that
Prof Schwabe is still alive, and is also
enjoying good health.
The interview with General Freight |
Agent Moore, Of the Northern Pacific |
in recent issue Of the Pion- |
eer Press, in regard to a new industry |
IN the West, has created no little talk |
and comment in Oregon. Mr.. Moore
thinks that since McKinley's election
Ind the probable establishment Of recl-
orocity arrangements with the coun-
ries Of Europe now restricting the i'm
Of our meat, that the horse
growers Of Oregon will be able to find a
'eady market for their surplus stock.
A gentleman down from Portland
said, II notice that as the
ide is coming in your fishermen throw
'ut their nets for salmon. Now is the
ime for you business men to do some
ishing. The tide Of your prosperity
las set in with a vim, and you do not
want to lose the opportunity Of placing
'our city in the front ranks. Stand to-
;ether on every proposition that will
De to your benefit in the present or in