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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
TWENTIETH STREET IMPROVE
MENT NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the TOM
mon council OF the City OF Astoria,
oregon. have determined and do here
by determine ana intend 10 Improve
Twentieth street from the north line
! OF Exchange street 20 the north line
OF Commercial street extended. and
| that such Improvement shall be- made
| by special assessments upon the lands
and premises hereinafter designated.
and which are hereby determined and
declared to be benefited by such i'm
provement.
That the lands ard premises upon
which the special assessment shall be
levied to defray the costs and expense
Of such Improvement Is as follows. to-
wit:
Beginning at a point In the harbor
line, which said point is the lntersec-
ton OF said harbor line with a line
drawn parallel TO the west line OF
Twentieth street and $50 feet west
thereof: thence southerly parallel with
the west line Of Twentieth street 20
the southwest corner OF lot 3. block
1873; thence eaSterly along the south
boundary OF blocks 123 and i2I u the
southeast corner Of lot 4, block 124;
thence northerly parallel with the east
line OF Twentieth street to the harbor
line: thence westerly along the harbor
line 10 the place Of beginning-cOn-
tanning lots /, and 3, block l23, lots
/, and g. block 130 lots t. 8 and 6, block
124, lots 4, and 6, block l29, together
with the wharflng rights or frontage
Of and 10 lots !. and 3. block 1870.
lots 4. and s, block 129 and north
Of and adjacent 70 Twentieth street.
all situate and being in that part OF
the city Of Astoria known as Shiyely's
Astoria. That such Improvement shall
consist In driving piles and placing
thereon caps and stringers and plank
ing said street throughout the full
width thereof with sound yellow nr
planks. between sidewalks. said planks
to be 4x12 inches. the sidewalks 70
be 10 feet wide and the street to be
improved on the established grade; and
in all matters Of detail the improve
ment shall be according 10 the plans
and specifications prepared for the
same and in accordance with Ordl-
nance No. 1901 relating to the improve
ment Of streets.
Estimates Of the expense Of such
Improvement and plans and specinca-
tiOns Of such work or Improvement,
and Of the locality 10 be Improved,
have been deposited by the City Sur
veyor with the Auditor and Police
Judge for public examination, and
and may be inspected at the office OF
such officer.
At the next regular meeting Of the
common council following the final
publication Of this notice, which meet
ing will be held on Friday, April l6
at the hour Of 1880 p. m, at the city
hail. any objections that may be made
TO such Improvement will be consid-
cred by the council. and II by the time
Of said meeting a remonstrance
against such improvement, signed by
residents OF the city owning more than
one-half of the property In said dis
trict shall be filed with the Auditor
and Police Judge, such improvement
shall not be ordered, II at all, except
by a vote Of two-thlrds Of all members
Of the council.
BY order Of the Common Council.
Attest: II. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Oregon, March q, 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
HOUSEKEEPING.

If woman Is in good health there
is no more healthful employment than
housework. Generally speaking. there
is no happier woman In the world. But
how different when every breath Is
pain, every step torture. This state Of
health, in nine cases out OF ten comes
from arrangements Of the delicate,
feminine organs Of generation. The
family doctor inquiries first concerning
these. He most usually insists upon an
Examination" From this the modest
woman naturally shrinks. She is right
Except in very unusual cases OF "fe-
male weakness" examinations are un-
necessary. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
sc-iption Is a simple. natural remedy
for these ills. 1t cures safely, pernant-
ly.
Send q One-cent stamps to cover
cost Of mailing only and receive free
a copy Of DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association. Buffalo y. Y.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
FREE TO EVERY MAN
THE METHODS OF A GREAT
TREATMENT FOR WEAKNESS
OF MEN,
Which Cured Him ater Everything
Else Failed,

Painful diseases are bad enough. hut
when man Is slowly wasting away
with nervous weakness, the mental
/ forebodings are ten times worse than
the most severe pain There is no let
up to the mental suffering day or night.
Sleep is almost impossible, and under
such a strain men are scarcely respon-
sihle for what they do For years the
writer rolled and tossed on the troubled
sea OF sexual weakness until Il was a
question whether he had not better
take dose " poison and thus end all
his troubles But providential inspira-
ton came 70 his aid In the shape of a
combination Of medicines that not only
completely restored the general health,
but enlarged his weak. emaciated parts
TO natural size and vigor and he now
declares that any man who will take
the trouble 10 send his name and ad-
dress may have the method ot this Won
derful treatment free. Now when |
say free mean absolutely without cost.
because want every weakened man to
set the benefit Of my experience.
am not a philanthrupist. nor 10 l
pose as an enthusiast, but there are
thousands OF men suffering the mental
tortures OF weakened manhood who
would be cured az once could they but
set such remedy as the one that
cured me DO not try TO study out how
l can AFFORD TO pay the few postage
stamps necessary TO mail the intorma-
ton. but send for II. and learn that
there are a few things on earth that al
though they cost nothing to get they
are worth a fortune to some men and
mean a lifetime Of happiness to most
OF us Write to Thomas slater. Box SSS,
Kalamazoo. Mich. and the information
viii be mailed in plain. sealed en-
velope.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

From the San Francisco Argonaut.)
I'm the heart OF the great desert OF the
Colorado-which the Southern Pacific
traverses-thero Is an oasis called Indio,
which, In our opinion. "a the sanItarlum
Of the earth. We believe. from personal
investigation. that for certain individuals,
there IL no spot on this planet so favor
able"
G. T. Stewart, M D., writes: The
purity OF the air, and the eternal sum
shine, I'LL one with wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished so
much that there remains but little for
man to do As to its possibilities AZ .
health rebort--here Is the most perfect
sunshine, with a temperature always
pleasant, perfectly dry soil. for rain 10
an unknown factor; pure oxygen, dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired7 II is the place, above
all others, for lung troubles and a para
disc for rheumatics Considering the
number Of sufferers who have been
cured. have no hesitancy In recon-
mending this genial oasis as the haven
OF the afflicted"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

Two years ago X. ]. Warren, a
druggist at Pleasant Brook, y. Y,
bought small supply OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He sums up
the result as follows: "At that time
the goods were unknown in this sec
ton; today ChamberIain's Cough Rem
edy Is a household word" It is the
same in hundreds Of communities.
Wherever the good qualities Of Cham
berlain's CoughRemedy become known
the people viii have nothing else. For
sale by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
than one-thirl ot all the patents is-
sued In the world. No discovery Of
modern years has been ~ greater
benefit to mankind than Chamber
laan's Collie. Cholera and niarrhoea
Remedy. or has done more TO relieve
pain and suffering. J. w VauEn. OF
Oakton, Ky. says; Il have used
Chamberlaln's Collie. Cholera and pl-
arrhoea Remedy In my family FOR sew
eral years. and ind II TO be the best
medicine | ever used for cramps In
the stomach and bowels. For sale
by Estes Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The burden OF labor IS constantly
being hghtened by new inventions.
but nothing new has yet been discover
cd to brighten the hours OF labor. and
make life worth living IKE Simmons
Liver Regulator does. It's the King of
Liver Medicines. A sluggish liver de-
presses ones spirits and causes Ian
gor. besides upsetting the whole system.
But Simmons Liver Regulator tones
up and strengthens the body.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The Historian hereby offers to donate
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to st. Mary's
Hospital, payable on demand 60 Father
Dieiman, whenever legal evidence Is pro-
anced showing that any afternoon news
psPer published In Astoria has printed
within the last ninety days expiring be-
fore this offer n single "speeial' or
eaher kind OF "selegraPhic press report, %
sseelved over the wires entering either
81 the telegraph ofices in Astoria. from
any point outside Of Oregon.
Astoria, Or, October Is, 1895.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The rapidity with which Group de-
velops calls for instant treatment; and
yet few households are prepared for
its visits. An admirable remedy for
this disease is Ayers Cherry Pectoral
1t has saved hundreds OF lives and
should be in every home where there
are young children.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The enthusiasm In Berlin over the
parade Of Emperor William remains
una bated and II Is reported he will
keep IT up until his supply Of dress
uniforms runs out, when the celebra-
tons in honor Of William l. viii be
be brought 10 a close.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at Indio station.
that will be rented TO applicants at reE-
sonable rates. They are furnished with
modern conveniences, supplied with puro
artesian water and go situated as TO give
occupants all the advantages TO DO 1r-
rived from n more or less prOtractrd
residence In this delightful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
INDIO
Absolutely
Dry and Pure Tropical
Climate
Pronounced by Physicians the
most Favorable in America
for sufferers from
Lung Diseases and
Rheumatism
Many Remarkable Cures
Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indio In
the past BY the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad TO take
advantage OF It's beneficial climate, has
been lack OF suitable accommodation.
The Southern Pacific Company take0
pleasure IN announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

To CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. CSC. For sale by Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
A SNAP

For sale cheap and on easy terms,
four choice building lots in McClure's
Astoria For particulars call on Howell
e Ward, SIG Bond street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

vale isS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

Potted plants make most acceptable
Easter gifts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION,
DAILY.

Sent by mail, per year.~........,s6oo
Sent by mall. per month. h........... so
Served BY carrier, per month";. AS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The latest fad Is to wear pearls
matching the color OF the owners eyes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The telephone girl at the central Of
fee must know good many secrets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

Have you noticed how very few mar
rsed women wear their wedding rings
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

TailOrs are branching out from the
severely plain gowns long identified
with their name and now make quite
fussy and Frenchy affairs as well.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

Very few men ara better for having
women show how much they care for
them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

The Princess Of Teck pin cushion Is
the one now seen on the boudoir toilet
table.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
Second Oldest
Paper in
the State

AS an advertising medium
the Weekly Historian is un-
surpassed by any paper in the
State outside of Portland.
Thirty-three hundred copies
are mailed each week to every
home in the territory, both in
Oregon and Washington, trib-
utary to the City of A toria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
WEEKLY.

Sent by mail, per year 81 In advance,
Postage free to subscribers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
THE
WEEKLY
AST0RIAN
Advertisers
Who
Wish to
Reach the
Country
People

should call to their aid the
columns of the Weekly AS
torian There are several
reasons why the Weekly AS
torian's circulation is so large.
One is that its columns con-
tain more reading matter than
any other paper in Oregon
exceptinga Portland publica-
tion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04
The News
of the
World

foreign, interstate and local,
is published in its columns.
It is absolutely reliable !;
hence its popularity. The
Weekly Astorian contains 56
columns of reading matter
every week. Just think All
the news of the world for $2 a
year. If you are not a sub
scrlber to this great paper you
should send in your name at
once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-04

U--Aho 81 tons bran. value tiioI, and t9.Sta cass
so,sia bbls Hour value tSnnoO. G-AHo ~ so bbl
j Also ,Sa bbla dnur, value 800 aud $50 tun
. bushels ~ barley, Naiuod l.OO land Sail bbt
Also 0,afi hbts nour,valuo ssf.0O.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
SHOOTING AT CoRsICANA.
Victims wife md Nothcr-in-Law
Are Under Arrest.

v w
Are Under Arrest.
Corsicana. Texas. March AT 1890 this
morning Frank Root. aged 35. who has
been In the livery stable business In Cor
scana for a number of years was shot
in the back OF the neck twice and once In
his left wrist
The injured man Is now under the care
of physicians, Root was ut his horuc. In
the northern part of the city. asleep when
shot. Complaints have been made against
Roots wife and she Is under arrest
The Post representative called ut Mr..
Walter Roots residence tonight ami from
bin obtained the following statement Oh
The shooting
My wife and / went to bed about the
accustomed hour and took our little i-yeir-
cid child Estclle. 10 bed with us, and
after humoIing the child n while, l went
to sleep with my back toward my vile.
do not know how long had been asleep.
when | heard the report OF pistol, and
when woke felt stunned and could not
rise. | saw some one standing at the foot
of the bed. and as ! attempted to rise |
was shot a second time just below the ear.
Then | jumped out Of the bed. and AZ
pissed the steve another shot was fired,
taking effect In my wrist. ] ran out OF the
house and to nay livery stable and was
driven to my brothers. house. No one ut
tered a word while the shooting was going
on"
Mrs. Root and Mrs. Love. her mother.
were placed under arrest aud Judge Gran
than allowed them bail in the sum OF $500
each which they promptly gave. The Post
correspondent called at the Root home for
q statement. but Mrs. Root refused to give
out anything for publication.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
KILLED Ivy NEGROES.
An Aged Man shot Dawn While ne.
.fcMsling His Hmm

-" s6Vu WNU Suvt Down While De-
Tending his Home.
san Antonio. Texas, March s.--With a
probable motive OF robbery, two negroes
attacked William Sehumeyer and Adolf
bever In the formers place near wctmore
station. twelve miles north of this city.
about s o'clock last night schumcycr was
shot In the head and killed instantly and
Bever was shot In the shoulder and In
now at tho homo of his brother In this
city.
bcver who Is n son-iu-law OF Schu-
meyer, was In tho yard last night, when
Two negroes approached him and cont
'nanded him to throw up his hands. Thoy
were both armed. and Bever, who was
unarmed, ran into the house. aud the ne.
srces followed him. Schumcyer and his
family were at supper at the time, and
upon scciug what was up. sohurnoyor
grabbed one OF the negroes ncver had
gotten pistol and was about to fire, when
oiN OF the negroes flrod, AMI Bevor fell 10
tho floor. the bullet striking him In the
shoulder. Another shot was fired and
schumcyor fell to the floor dead He was
shot through tho head Schumeyer was
well known throughout this section and
was about ~ years of axe. Rovcr was for.
merry employed In the Sunset shops in this
city Thc negroes escaped
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
STATE CAPITAL NEWS.
OPPONENTS OF NOusTON's NEW
CHARTER At THE CArIrOL.
Harris County Representatives Have
Nothing to sny-A "Scnsntton"
Spoilcd-Ncw Corporation.

Austin, Texas, March 3.--H. +. Mac
Gregor and Joseph Meyer OF Houston were
here today in the interest OF the amend
ment to llouston's charter. They met
Senator Burns and Representatives Holland
and Brown OF Harris county this afternoon
and presented their objections and In
dorsemonts to provisions OF the amend
mont. The Harris county representatives
did not express their attitude on the char
ter and will not until Its details can be
thoroughly investigated. a request has
been made for the notice of publication
which, In their opinion, complies In every
way with the law. but which failed to ac-
company the bill. Messrs. MacGresor and
Meyer were here as delegates from The
citizens and Houston business league
They returned home tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

Columbus. Texas. March "a musical
concert and farce comedy entitled THE
Fool Of the Family" was given last night
at the Lone star opera house for tho bene-
fit of the Columbus fire department. The
cast was:
Betty Sands -. Miss Gail Borden Johnson
Luoretia -. -, -. Miss Maude Taylor
Farmer Sandis.. MIR, Joe Dick Wooten
Mr.. Gumption ..... INT. GLEN kennon
Zeb -. -. -. -. ...Mr. George EVefs
The musical portions were executed by
Mrs j. j. Mansfield. Miss Zula Yarbrough.
Mr.. Charles Marston and Woods orchestra
The entertainment was enjoyable and well
attended.
District court convened Monday This
Is the first occasion District Judge Ken
non has presided in his home county. There
are no criminal cases OF any Importance
this term OF the court.
Two brick stores on Main street, owned
by Mr.. H. Boedeker aud Mr.. J. Ham
burger. are about completed and will soon
DO occupied
The Columbus brass band yesterday re-
ceiyed a complete outfit OF u fine quality
OF musical instruments.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

hit fIanncry. an old time railroad man
on tne Trinity and Sabine. left last night
for Beaumont.
~. ID. Golding, commercial agent for the
Shicago. Rock Island and Texas, left yes
erday for Galveston.
w. b. Groseclose, assistant general pas
senger agent OF the Missouri. Kansas and
iexas. took run down to Galveston yes
terday.
A. q. Mcclure travelling passenger agent
OF tho Missouri Kansas and Texas, arrived
IN the city yesterday from trip up the In
ternational and Great Northern.
A visit to the several depots in the ;.,y
yesterday proved that n considerable
amount of freight is being shipped by
Houston merchants to points in the inter
or,
Yesterday morning the westbound train
of the Southern Pacific was thr,e hours
late, the delay being occasioued by the
breaking down of the engine at Lake
Charles, La
The Houston. East and West Texas Is
now moving from six to ten cars OF coal
from the mines near Garrison. 1t is OK
pected that the output will be greatly in
creased in short time
In yesterdays Post the item In reference
to the fast train OF cattle go!ng to Chica-
ga via New Orleans and the Illinois Cen
trail should have read Thursday instead Of
Tuesday. The run was made in seventy
three hours.
A, L. Westbrook. passenger conductor on
the Houston and Texas Central, arrived in
the city yesterday. lie Is now extra passen-
ger conductor on this road During the
twenty nine years he has been running a
train on this line yesterday was the first
time he made run south of Hearne. He
tn ha he used
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
CuttIcmen to MrxiC0.

The Southern Pacific has arranged spe-
cial trip for tie cattlemen who are to mse'
in San Antonio next week. Assistant Cen
eral Passenger Agent Parks has given no.
tice that after the adjournment Of the cat,
tlemen's convention on March IL specia
rate to Mexico viii be made.
To Monterey and return the tare ior tn'
round trip will be $3.50; to the City of Mex
leo and return a rate of S25 will be given
Tickets will be good for thirty days TICK
cts to San Antonio will be extended on de-
posting them with the agent OF termina
lines at San Antonio, for extension OF re
turn limit so that they can be used aitei
eycurslopists' return from Mexico.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
Mn.I,eA I,x The Cnrs.

Texarkana. Ark. March 3.-The body OF
an unknown white man. mangled beyond
all recognition was found on the Texar-
kama and Fort Smith railroad track three
miles south Of here this morning, having
evidently been run down by train some
time last night. The remains were gath
cred and placed In an ordinary cracker
box and brought here aud buried at public
expense this afternoon. There was moth
Ing found upon the body OF, the deceased
that could give any possible clcw 10 his
identity.
X. o. Sanaangcr farmer emigrant
from Illinois to Palestine. Texas, had his
foot crushed by an Iron Mountain train
last Sunday. Yesterday 1t was foun9 nee
essary TO amputate his leg aad today hS
died OF his Injuries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
Handsome vcstibnie rrnip..

More trains We're seen at the Grand Gem
there for many years. Yesterday afternoon
at o'clock Golden Gate special arrived
from New Orleans, composed of six hand
some sleepers with seventy-two passengers.
These tourists are en- route TO Mexico anu
California.
At O'Clock two more Raymond g. Whit
comb specials arrived from New Orleans.
In the first section were nine sleepers with
II passengers for California. In the sec
ond section were seven sleepers with So pas
sengers bound for Mexico The Raymond
and Whltoomb specials left at O'Clock and
the Golden Gate at 10 o'clock last night.
These will be the last special trains from
tho North this season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04

Alvin. Texas, March 3.~-Mr d. Andcr-
son, gentleman Of means who recently
purchased the iino fruit farm OF Mrs, sils.
by north Of town, has moved here with
his wife
Rev. c. T. Sanders. Baptist. OF seaIy
Is conducting series of revival meetings
In tho Presbyterian church. Services are
held at and p. M each day.
new hardware store Is to be opened In
the Harness building soon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-04
Railroad Commission Ruling.

Austin, Texas. March I'm approval OF
annlication No. 8 of the Gulf, Beaumont
and Kansas City Railway company, II Is
hereby ordered that Commodity Tariu NO
g. issued by this commission to apply on
wood. in carloads, transported by railroads
between points in Texas ana hI .S sHqgtt We
January s, 1895. be amended py auulms ~
section q Of said tariff the following eXcep-
ton: ca,,,o.,s
wood. from Smiths Siding to Collier $
Ferry. $3.50 per carload. to meet water
competition"
Efcctivc March S, 1877.