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The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Up The songo.

There Is no excursion from Portland
that surpasses that up the winding Songo.
Fer years its praises have been sung by
newspapers. aliEover the country, and
writer's Of prominence have located scenes
in their stories along its charming banks.
But it has never been the good fortune of
any one to make the trip under :. better
conditions than now, for the new, trim.
fast and staunch steamer Louise forms a
method Of conveyance. The advertisement
gives particulars Of the beautiful scenery
and historic places to be seen along the
road. The excursion tickets running in
connection with the mountain division
train at 8. 40 are placed at the low price of
$3.50 for the entire trip by rail and
steamer to Bridgton, North Bridgton,
Naples and Harrison. The fishing is good
salmon, perch and bass.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07

to have told stout girl to bend forward
while singing so as to release her lungs,
and to slender girl, an hour later, she
is reported to have said, Stand up
straight; bend back little; it softens
your voice
"Marchesi's prices are enormous, as
may be gathered from the fact that she
will be paid $40, 900 for her American
tour of seven months
"She is not a young woman, having
achieved her success on the concert stage
previous to the year 1854, when she settled
down and..became professor of music in
the Vienna Conservatory. where she
taught twenty years. afterwards coming
to Pairs for a course Of instruction even
longer. During these years she left Vi
emma and Paris on special occasions to
sing in opera.
HHer management will be very close
with her during her present coming
season, but in spite of all efforts to keep
her quiet, Marchesis pupils will give
many reception to which their old pro-
fessor' will be invited.
In appearance Marchesi has sharp,
sweet face with keen, kindly eyes, and a
pompadour of gray hair. She is always
elegantly dressed and wears gloves when
she gives her lessons"
GRACE HAMMOND SMITH.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no hone
for her, but two bottles Dr. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and She
says it saved her life. Mr.. Thoa Egeers,
1876 Florida ST., San Francisco, suffered
from dreadful cold. approaching Con-
tried without result every
thing else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two weeks
was cured. He is naturally thankful.
1t is such results of which these are
samples, that prove the wonderful efH-
cacy of this medicine IN Coughs and
Colds Free trial bottles at n. P. S.
Goold g drug store, 577 Congress street,
under Congress Square HUrel. Regular
size Soc. and S1.00.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Disabling "Robo Toombs.

When Gen. Robert Toombs of Georgia
was young man in his twenties be raised
a volunteer company and Joined Gen.
Scott, who was then conducting cam
paign against the Indians in Florida.
Even in his early youth Toombs was
noted for his self confidence and his ag-
gressive bearing. He was without mill
tary training, and had never submitted
to rules and discipline, at college or any
where else. Naturally, when he met Gen.
Scott 1t was case of oil and water-they
would not mix.
The General knew the character Eof his
red enemies, and he was in no hurry to
attack them in the positions which they
had chosen. He waited day after day, de-
termined not to move forward until ne
was satisfied that he would be successful
without the sacrifice OF many valuable
lives. This delay did not suit the Georgia
Captain. He fretted, fumed and swore
at the slow methods of his commander.
One night Toombs felt that he could
ais tent he found Scott engaged In q
pleasant conversation with dozen OH.
GERS of high rank Gen. Scott greeted
him pleasantly and invited him to join
the circle of military men who were tel
ling stories of camp life.
"Gen. Scott" said Toombs in stern
tone, II desire to know, sir, whether the
army will march against the enemy With
in the next few days"
~ am not ready yet to answer that
question" replied the General, with a
smile.
s9Then, SIR" continued the youthful
Captain, II will notify you that unless
the army marches tomorrow propose to
go forward with my company into the
very heart of the Indian territoryi''
When this astounding declaration was
made the officers expected the General to
administer whitening rebuke. To their
astonishment Scott never change his
genial expression. His eye twinkled with
good humor, and he turned serene and
benignant face upon his audacious visi-
tor.
Every well, Captain was his quiet
answer in soothing tone, "use your own
pany tomorrow and march into the Indi-
an country We may follow you a few
weeks later. But don't wait for US. Take
your company and go ahead. Good night,
Captain
When Toombs heard this q look of be-
Wllderment came over his lace, but not
a word fell from his lips. He saluted the
commander and bowed himself out
''Did he march his company against
the enemy the next day. twas my natural
question. r-s
mo; he said nothing more about it.
He remained at his post and was an ex-
emplary officer during the remainder OF
the war. And he was not chaffed about
the affair either. He was not the man to
stand such treatment. "-Chioago Times
Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Bethel Liquor Agency Robbed.

Bethel,ss September 6.-Sunday after.
noon, during the Eabsenoe of the entire
family, the house of e. H. Grover, town
liquor agent at Bethel, was broken into
and five BOTTLES of port wine and fou1
bottles of whiskey stolen. A drawer IL
the dressing case in room occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover was opened, and il
is said $50 or $50 of the towns money il
missing.
Levi Frost was arrested for the offense
Frost has confessed to the breaking an6
taking of the liquor, but denies taking
any money.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
THE MOUSAM ROAD.
Preliminary Survey Nearly Compieteo'
Dam RuiIding to Begin Next Week.

Percy Fl. Richardson, G. E., OF TINS
city, has nearly completed the preliminary
survey of the Mousan, River Raiiroau'
which is to be line twenty miles long
from Sanford through Kennebunk W
Cape Porpoise. Mr.. Richardson says
that the route will be very easy, WIN d
level location. Half way between Ken
nebunk and Sanford is the Old Falls, q
picturesque spot. In about week WORK
will begin on dam at these falls. IL 10
to be sixteen feet high. This dam Will
afford the power to run the cars on bne
road. The flow of the dam will form a
beautiful pond 1t is probable that tne
building of the road will commence next
spring.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Accident to mrs. Mean. at Freeport.

Mrs. Means Of Freeport, mother of Mr..
George T. Means, who keeps the restau-
rant on Exchange street, fell down the
cellar stairs at her home on Sunday She
did not break any bones; but suffered
from the general shock She Is IS years
old, and therefore her injuries are con-
sidered serious.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
Let tn. Press Follow You.

Subscribers leaving the city for their
summer vacations may have the PRESS
follow them by sending changes of ad-
dress to the Office. 81 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07

Be in the push and take in the excur-
sion to Lake Winnipesaukee. September
sth. It will cost you but $I.5e for the
trip.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07

Don't hurry Take time to examine
the labels and trademarks of goods you
buy, and you will protect yourself from
cheap and worthless substitutes.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07

Go to Center Harbor September 9Th. It
will give you a sail of go miles on the
prettiest lake in America and cost you
but 81, so for the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
A WOMAN'S BODY.
What It's Neglect Leads to. Mrs. Chas,
Kings Experience.

A woman's body is the repository of the
most delicate mechanism in the whole
realm of creation, and yet most women
will let it get out of order and keep out of
order, just as if it were of no consequence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
THAT SAW MILL.

The gentleman who IS engineering the
proposition OF the Michigan millionaire
for the establishment In s'orin OF a
large export saw mill YESTERDAY confirm
I'd the repor, already publi-asd He
says that his principal = nov setting
together all the information Sslble re-
gar,llng Astoria and is shipping faclll-
ties. water front sites. etc. as well bs
what encouragement viii b. sivsl by
Astoria. to such an enterprise. lie Is a
thorough mill man. and has plenty Of
money. He also knows that Dragon has
the timber and China and japan the
markets. He believes that Astoria Will
prove 10 be the best location. brt Il
probably remains for Astorians them
selves to demonstrate that f1ct. 4 re-
port was mailed to Michigan Yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
a NEW FLOUR Mill.

: An cxpcrtonccd flour mill operator was
In the city yesterday, In coniercnse with
President Wmvate, Or the chamber Of
commerce. relative to the establishment
IN Astoria OF a larse export -four mill
The gentleman In question Il an eN-
pert OF long experience, and proposes
TO put up mill here ot not less than
ave hundred barrels per day capacity,
providing Astouans take half or the
controlling amount OF stoeK, The propo.
sition is good one, and viii doubtless
bc accepted by Astorla's huslnsss men,
Yesterday the time was occupied In look
ing over Suitable sites Tor the enterprise
and II Is almost foresone conclusion
that with Mr.. Wlnsate's usual energy,
the scheme will be successfully tioatod
The gentleman making the proposition
fully realizes that, upon the completion
Of the railroad the whsat " oregon
and Washington win be centered In As
toria for shipment and that herc IA the
place to grind 1t into tlour Tor ,SporS TO
China and Japan.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
rnE REGATTA

The situation IN rNgart 10 the regatta,
boiled down yesterday, Is this rhe mem.
bcrs of the old committee. who resigned
last toll, think that others should uidcr.
take the hard work this yeas They
want 10 see a regatta. and will turn over
their books and papers, containing val
uahlc correspondence with the depart.
ment at Washington. Tor the benefit q
a now COMMITTEES A comml,,e must be
organized at once aud work commenced
Tn bUalncss.like WAY, Thrngh a
proper effort with the department AZ
Washington. doubtless the United States
monitor Monterey now In Portland,
could be secured "a the nasshlp Tor the
occasion This would be trump card,
Added to this. fine list ot games and
sports. on land and water, with tho at
traction OF the newly finished railroad
and beach Nsorts, the regatta could nc,
fail to he a hUgc success, Il ought to
be held about the 18th of August and
those who orc Interested N the matter
should call meeting At once and start
the hall 20 ROLLINS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
FISHING NET FOUND.

While drifting on Fort Stevens, early
yesterday morning. Fisherman Charles
Dahl saw new net In the water. ioat-
Ing withou, any owner being IN sight,
and. stopping his own work At once,
ne hauled In the stray net. II was
brought to the city and landsd at the
Parker House dock. Mr.. Dahl then spent
several hours In tracing the owner. and
los; his entir, days work, He finally
learned that the not belonged 10 a Rus
sian Finn IN Upp srtown, TO whom ho
offered to deliver the properly for the
moderate salvage Zee Of $40 The owner
demurred at this. and was only willins
TO pay 50. Dahl said he would rather
give him the net than. take less than
$40. as II had cost him that to save the
net. How the matter was settied was
not learned Dahl certainly is to be
commended In the matter as many pco-
pie. under the same circumstances, would
have laid away new net for future
use
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
poNn STREET IMPROVEMENT
NOTICE,


Notice Is hcrvby glven that ,hs Com
mon Council proposes TO Improve Bond
street from the west side OF Ninth street
to tho west line OF hloclu iG ana !, in
The city of Astoria as laid out and 70.
corded hy John Mcclure, said Improve,
mtnt to eoustst OF grading said street 90
tho established grado and planklns thv
-ame to itA full width and established
IN. laid grain edge up, and by building
sidewalks on both sides thereof trv,
Wide. In accordance with the plans and
specifications to be prepared and depoa-
tied by tho city Surveyor In the once
OF the Auditor and Police Judge. and IN
conformity to the ordinances In relation
to tho improvement of streets.
Said Improvement TO b. made AZ the eX'
pcnso Of the property benefited thereby
ns rcquir-d by tho Charter OF the Guy
OF Astoria. The lands and premises upon
which special assessment shall bc levied
TO dofray ,ac cost Of said Improvement.
and thc district embraced thereln and the
lots, blocks and premises to be- assessed.
shall bc known as Bond street Assess.
mon, District No - Said district en-,
braelng sald lots. blocks and premises
to b. aasea-ed for said improvement, arc
designated as follows
beginning on tho west line OF Nlnth
stree; at tho ccntcr OF block "a. running
thence west through the center OF
blocks q. q q. 81. .. 10. IS ana I; to tho
west line OF block ~ thence nirth alons
the west lne Of blocks u ana II 70 the
ocuier OF block l6 thence east through
tho center or blocks is IL. "a. u. y. u.
10 and ? to the west line or Ninth street.
thence south along the west line OF Ninth
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT.

At $50 o'clock last evening. in the win
dow OF Mr.. Alex campbell's. one OF those
rare plants. the cactus RrandInorn. put
forth one OF it's delicate and beautiful
blossoms The plant Is more :han thirty
years old. and Is the property OF Mr..
Joseph suprenant It blooms once or
twice during a century. The blossom.
which is Of pure white, with long. slender
petals. and slightly tinted calIx.
is six or eight inches In diameter. It
protrudes from the knlfe-like edge Of the
long, slender dark green leaves. An
other bud on the same plant viii bloom
this evening. probably at the same hour,
and will be on exhibition at the same
place
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
THE RAILROAD.

Yesterday the track-laycrs had Tho
rails on the new rallrol1 llnc laid ~
far east as Tongue Point. The track
viii be in to John Days before the end
OF the week. Aldcrbrook people are re-
Jolclng that they viii soon have some
other way OF reaching town than by
walking.
with tho probable establishment in
the near future OF manufacturlnR en-
terprises here and NJ Fliyel. there is
no doubt but what there will be n phe-
nomennl activity In business before tfe
close Of another year. Astorn's merits
are bound to come to the front. regard
less Of an obatructlons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
.....NOTICE.....

From and after this date
the undersigned will pay only
the following prices for fish
For Red Chinook Salmon
10 lbs or over, 3 cents per To-
For Steelheads and light.
= olored Salmon, | cents pei
IL.
FlsuERMEN's PKG, Co,
J, W. d V. COOK,
ABERDEEN PKG Co,
For Astoria aud llwaeo Cnuueriep
p. j, McGowAN 4 SoNs.
j, q. ME0LER Il Co.,
+. NJ, WARREN
SAM'L ELMoRE,
For Astoria aud llwaco Canneries
COLUMBIA RIVER PKG, Co
NJ. j. KINNEY.
And or Astoria rkg Co
EUREKA 4 ErlcuRE PKG 20
For Astoria aud Eureka Cauucticu
\. Boorn PKG, Co..
J, Q. HAWTHORN Il Co.
July II, 1897,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

ntrce, 20 the place OF beginninE, contain.
Ing lots |, 2, D T. block n, tho north half
OF block a., lots !, Z, Q, 4, block gi lots
As q block n; lots 1, q, I, block
20, lots l. ?, ., T. block ~, lots 1, q
q, l. block lSi lots !, . 3 I, block III
lots &. .. Z, s, block "a. lo,a B, O.,
Z, s. block ibi lots g. O. Z s. block
iei lots Q, q, !, s. block ~ lots 0.
G, z s, block ~ lots D. o, I,
s. block ~ lots O. 0, rs block 10;
lots 0, d = s. block p-ail In the city
of Astoria aa laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure,
Estimates OF the expense Of such lm-
proyement ana plana and specifications
Of such work or Improvement. aud OF
the locality TO be improved have boon
deposited by the city Surveyor with
tho Auditor aud Paioc Judge for public
examination ana may bc inspected at the
otriec OF such otiieer
At the next regular meeting OF tho
Common Council following the iinal pub
licatiou OF lhls notice which meeting viii
bo held on Friday AuEust q, 1897, a, tbs
hour OF 1850 y M, az the city hail. any
objections that may bo made 10 suoh
Improvement viii bo considered by tho
council, Rnd n at the time OF
said meeting a rsmonstranco egainat
such Improvement signed by residents
Of tho city owning moro than one.halt.
OF tho property In said district. shah DO
nlod with tho Auditor and Police judge,
such improvement shall not be ordered.
II at all. eSoopt by vote Of two-thtria
of all members of the council.
ily order u the Common Council
Attest, ~ r. NELSON
Auditor and Police Judge
Astoria, or, July a. 1891.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
WING LEE.

son. an Il was recently much added TO-
Mr. Main having purchased In Colorado
one OF the other shows whlcr was billed
to appcar In this nclghborhood. and add
ed to his already mammoth 1'tmcd11S
which always consisted Of prre-rins
circus. a real Roman hppodromo. u wild
beast show and "a monster mrnng re
and marine exhibit Contrary 20 his
usual mode Of procedure. Capt Pierre
Pcricr. to meet tho public demand. Will
do his worlds hlRhst dive free Tor al
and to be seen by nll on the show
grounds after travcrsing ths line of
march. This FREE exhibition Is entirely
distinct from the magnificent afternoon
and nlght performances
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
= a hkaN Aass
Astoria, or.

The latest map and information regard
ing the Klondyke region. means Of trans
portatlon and expenses Of a trip to that
country are in the possession Of Mr.. Sam
Harris, who will BE- glad to exhibit the
map and detail information to any de-
sirous Of going to the new gold country.
Another private letter vas received yes
terday from the Klondyke, urging all
those having any desire to go to that
country to start at once It stated that
the estimates Of the wealth there have
not been overdrawn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
a. & c. r. r. R.-NoTIcE TO SHIP
PERs

Freight will be carried on the follow.
Ing trains only. Leaving Seaside at so
a. m. daily, at s15 p. m. daily. excep
Saturday and Sunday. and at 2A5 p. m
Saturday. Leaving Astoria nt 10 a. m
daily, at $50 p. m. daily except satur
day and Sunday. and at i:3O p. m. satur.
day. Freight to and from Flavel will be
carried only on the afternoon trains
given above All freight must be dellv-
cred at station one hour before leaving
time Of train, and for Saturday after
noon train from Astoria no freight Will
be received after 3p. m. No local freight
Will be carried on Sunday. the public
being referred to wells-Fargo Co.'s ex-
press. These regulations will be strictly
enforced. as they are ABSOLUTELY necessary.
c. f. LESTER, supt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
THE WALTER L. MAIN CIRCUS.

There Is a surprising unanlmlty in the
profuse praise accorded by the great
newspapers to The Walter l.. Main Big
Shows. which are billed 70 apear here
Saturday, and which we are assured will
far outstrip anything in the nature OF an
arenic enterprise ever given our people.
Of them under one management, com
plete surprisingly comprehensive
whole. will be seen here under greater
advantage than anywhere else this sea-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.

Please take notice OF the effect Of the
following, a copy Of resolution adopted
on unanimous vote at a regular meeting
of the Common Council, held on July
16, 1871:
Resolved, That the Auditor and Police
Judge be and is hereby instructed to
give notice in the official paper Of the
city that no claims against the city will
be audited unless accompanied by written
requlsition authorizing tho contracting
Of the claim"
II. f. NELSON,
Auditor ard Police Judge.
Astoria, Or, July %. 1891.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

You may hunt the world over and you
viii not ind another medicine equal 10
Chamberlaln's Collie. cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for bowel complaints 1t
ls pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by Estes-conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

is located at SSs Bond street. and they
propose to do general electrical repair
work. setting OF dynAmos etc, They VIII
carry a complete stock Of material ana
will be able 70 an loug-telt want in
the community.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

The pigeon shoot TO be given at 2
O'Clock this afternoon by Kelly & Palm
burg at their grand opening 10 War
renton promises to be a very interesting
affair A large crowd is goingr over from
Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

A new enterprise has been started IN
Astoria, under the name Of the Columbia
Electrical and Repair Company The
gentlemen interested are c. H. Hanthorn,
A Welch and H. W. Cyrus Their Office
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

Yesterday afternoon Justice Anererom-
bic decided the fish net case Mat' AulS'
the plaintiff. was awarded the cork ana
lead lines. the new web and the old
piece. The balance OF the net was given
10 the defendant
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-23

Ross. Higgins & Co. have taken the
agency for the famous Corvallis"
-four. Three carloads arrived here for
them yesterday and they will from
now on furnish dealers with the same
NJ min prices in lots 20 suit.