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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31
THE ALTON RAILROAD
BELIEVED To BE SOLD
Illinois Central Makes the Purchase. But
Cnly an the Representative Of Sew
orai Other Roads,


NEW YORK. Dec. g0.-The r-'"ne
says: since the return 10 Chicago. about
ten days aso. OF John J. Miteheil, Of the
Illinois Trust and Savings bank. VINO was
IN tho city for several days at the time
and who held Conferences with various
officers Ia regard 10 tho sale Of tho Chi
ago a Alton railroad. the control for
tho interest In which he Was believed b
have been authorised 10 represent In
these negotiations, little or nothing was
heard about tho Alton until Thursday.
whcn y was learned that Mr.. Mitchell
was again In Nov York. having arrived
hero on Wednesday night and had re
numod his conference with r. II. Harri-
man. who represented important interests
In tho Union Pacific. and IL also identl-
fed with Vanderbilt and Gould interests,
said at the time that the negotiations for
tho purchase OF the road had been en-
trusted to himself
When Mr. Mitchell started for the west
Il was generally Understood that the Al
ton road would In all probability bc pur-
chased by a syndicate OF banks and bank
orr. among them being mentioned the
First National and Chase National banks.
and tho nrms OF cuyler. Morgan q Co.
and Kuhn. Loeb 4 Co. OF this city; Ham
blo,on a Co. OF Baltimore, and Norman
II. Rcam OF Chicago.
This syndicate. II was added. was act
ing In tho Interest OF several western
roads, including tho Missouri Pacific. the
Union Pacific, tho Illinois Central. and
poAaibly tho Kansas city. Pittsburs a
Gulf, Il being the plan 10 operate the Al
TON az an independent road In the COM
mon interest OF all tho systems named.
Il Ii known that after the conference
Thursday at the Union Pacific offices. be-
twccn Messrs. Mitchell and Hartman,
thoro was a conference there OF lawyers
representing the several interests In
volvod. and II Is generally believed In
Wall street that during Mr.. Mitchelfs
present stay in this city the negotiations
for the sale OF tho Alton to the syndicate
for tho account Of tho railroads referred
10 Will soon bo definitely completed. and
that tho announcement OF tho transac-
tlons will soon be made.
Tho Chicago Il Alton has been reported
sold several times since it was first
known 10 DO In the market flve or six
weeks ago, Tho Kansas city. PitIsburg
4 Gulf Railroad was first reported TO be
negotiating for tho Alton. Then the VAN
derbllts were said to be treating for II.
Then the Goulds wero said TO DO anxious
to buy the road, The Union Pacific also,
In which tho Vanderbllts have large hold
lngs, was at one time said 10 be negotiat-
Ing for acquisition OF the line, All these
reports were denied, but the fact seems
to bo that OF all the roads which have
bccn sovcrally mentioned from time to
time az It's prospective purchaser, tho
Illinois Central being associated with
them In tho transaction.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

Notico 10 hereby given 10 all persona
whomSooyor thai there has been 70.
ported 20 tho common council OF the
city Of Astoria. Oregon. by the board ~
aasoaaors OF said city, q special aAacps
mont for tho Improvement In said clty
known M tho Improvement OF Harrison
Avenue. Between Seventh and Eight
atrro,a. and which assessment II nhowt
ON tho special assessment roll for said
Assessment, which In now on fllo In the
once OF tho undersigned. Ia open 10,
inspection, and Will 80 romaln until Sat
urday. the 18th day Of January, 1899, a.
tho hour OF ten o'clock a. III. OF said
day at which tlmo tho board OF equal,
ixntcn for said assessment consisting
OF tho said board OF assessors and tho
committee on streets and public ways
OF tho common council OF said city
will mcct in tho council chambers Of
said city In tho city hall thereof, to re-
Wow and cquallEo said assessment.
All objections TO said assessment mus,
be iilod with tho undersigned on or be-
fore tho time OF said meeting,
This notice Ia published by order OF
tho common council Of said city,
Dated at Astoria, oregon, December
3Oth, 1898 >, - ,,,,,a,,
Auditor and Police Judge, City OF AS
torla, oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31
TO CURE A coLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Rromo uunine Tablets
An druggists refund the money II Il tails
TO cure. Is cents, The genuine has l.. b,
q! on each tablet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31
The
Choicest
Table Wines.
CarlsOn's FamIlyLiuuOr Store
NOTICE or FILING or ASSESSMENT
ROLL AND MEETING OF THE
BOARD or EQUALIZATION

Notice 10 hereby given TO all persons
whomsoover. that thera has been fe-
ported 70 tho common council Of the
city Of Astoria. oregon. by tho board OF
aanosB0ru Of said city. a Hpeclal aAscas.
mant for tho Improvement In said city
known a. tho Improvement OF Eighth
Street. Botwcoh Grand and Harrison
Avenues. end which assessment II shown
on tho special assessment roll for said
assoAaHons. which Ia now On iile In tho
once of tho undersigned. II open for
inapec,ion. and will - remain until Sat.
urday, tha itlh day of January. iS99 at
tho hour of ton o'clock a. N. Of said
day. at which time tho board of equal.
iEauon for Ha1d assessment, oonnlAtlng
OF tho said board OF assessors and the
committee of streets and public Ways
Of thu common council OF said city.
will meet In tho council chambers Of
said city In tho city hall thereof TO re-.
WOW ami oduallEo said assessment
Al objections to Hald assessment must
b. llcd with tho undersigned on or be-
toru tho time OF said meeting.
This notice In published BY order OF
tho COMMON council OF said city,
Dated at Astoria, Oregon, December
a,h. isea
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

It appears that Stephen A. Douglas
changes his politics just twice as often
as ho does his shirt
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

AS wo understand H. Governor Plngree
Ii not candidate for tho senate except
upon tho lnstallment plan,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

The Antl-Imperialist League is whlzzing
along with a membership Of Il In the
state of Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

Auditor and Police Judge. city OF AS
toTaa, Oregon.

NOTICE or FILING OF ASSESSMENT
ROLL AND MEETING or rlIE
BOARD OF Et. ,.,.lGATloN,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

Auditor and Police Judge, city OF AS
toria, oregon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

The war is on SO far as formalities
are concerned, but no blood as yet has
been shed Our navy has captured
several small Spanish ships and they
have been eonfscated as contrabands Of
war. but further than this the conflict
is uninteresting A squadron of our
navy is surrounding Cuba for blocka-
ding purposes by which means the adj
ministration expects to subdue the Span
iards on the Island. This, we trust
may be true; if Cube can be captured
and the Spaniards forced FROM the Island
without material bloodshed, the strong
point in the contest will be accomplished
Further fighting will be at sea, which
as regards loss Of life. will be much less
significant than pitched battles upon land.
Rush the war that a speedy termination
may be reached, is the general wish, and
the President understanding the com
mon desire, seems bent upon doing so
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

Whatever may be the other effects of
the Spanish war, it is not likely to do
any harm to possessors Of wheat or Of
farm lands. The rocketing of May wheat
to S1.ll4 is probably only final twist
IN The his Letter aesi. hHt it would no;
have been possible if the general features
of the market had not Supported it. The
fact is that war is likely to benefit the
agricultural interests of the United
States to some extent, rather than to in
jure them NJ matter what Spanish
commerce destrOyers may do against
American vessels, our heavy foreign ex-
ports will have to continue
They may have to be shifted for a
time to foreign bottoms, but our food
products must continue to go across the
Atlantic, because Europe would go hun
cry without them. On this fact the
farmers and country merchants of the
West may rest secure, as far as their
business interests arc concerned.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
MEMS CLOTHING.

Despite the sharp advance in the price Of
soolens, we are selling Mems Oehm-Made
Clothing st the old free trade prices This
due to our fofesightin being among the
irst TO order fabrics for Spring and thus
squeezed in, just ahead of the high tariff.
There are suits here for 81 so, beautifully
made Of nobby new spring fabrics, that can.
not be duplicated to-day under ten dollars.
The cloth alone at to-days wholesale puses
cost very nearly ss much as our price Of 81 so.
The same proportionate comparisons Are
true Of our Mems suits al SO, sl2, SIS
and SO.
Spring overcoats in the very SWEETEST cor
rect styles, spiendidly lined with 6ne Italian.
up 70 the more expensive ones in silk at SIS
and S2O---S6 rs. $40 and Sl2.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

It isright and proper that the sailors
of the American Navy should. 60 into
this conflict taking for their battle-cry
the solemn slogan: Remember the
Maine!" 1t will be right for American
soldiers to take up that crow when order
ed to the front 1t will be right for the
American people to swell this chorus Of
the army and navy 1t isan appeal, not
for vengeance, but for justice-jjus for
the piteous dead Of the Maine now rotting
in the Waters Of Havana harbor or in
the mold of the Spanish graveyard in
Havana They were slain by Spanish
treachery, and their slayers must an
swer for the crime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
Cuyler Clay, Jr.


Is a beautiful bay, about i54 hands hight
he will be twelve years old June 10Th, 1898.
Record u not precisely known but is stated
upon information, considerable reliable at 1
private trial, to be under 2.40. Will stand
for The season Of 1898, beginning March 18th
ending June 18th for ten dollars for each
Mare. Payable in the season. Mares NOT
proving in toal can be returned at half price
the following season Insurance fifteen dol-
Lars. Fifty cents in each case for the groom.
Will stand in, Charles and ST. Nary's coun-
ties. Ny groom is authorized to make all
contracts as to local stands, board Of himself
and horse.
~ No responsibility for accidents. II Will
be seen from the above that CUYLERl
CLAY, JR-, Is n iineal descendant OF the
best anu most celebrated Horses of the United
states, m particular Of George n. Patchen.
who. in his day, held the stallion record Of III +
world, and RysdJkis Hnmbletonian. who has
the recorder having been the greatest sire of
fast trotters In the country; and among his an
cestry are numbered the sires aud dams Of tns
greatest American Trotters.
For further particulars see or inquire
Of his groom, Edward Shiveral, New
burg, Charles County. Md Certificate
of Registry and license in his Groom )
possession
FRANK W MATTHEW'S,
March ll-3m. Owner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

What may be called the first battle Of
var between this country and Spain
fook place on "Wednesday at the harbor
Of Matanzas. The engagement was a
bot one and lasted eighteen minutes.
during which time the American ships
New York. Puritan and Cincinnati which
we're under the command Of Admiral
sampson, bombarded silencei aud near
y destroyed the Spanish batteries in
position and IN course Of construction at
the entrance Of the aforesaid harbor
Admiral Simpsons object in going SO
near the Spanish shores was for the pur-
pose Of discovering the kind of guns
they mounted, to locate their batteries
AID to stop the work Of certifying. The
flagship New York which led the way
into the bay at Matanzas was the first to
be fred upon and in return she fred her
o-inch gun on the Spanish batteries. AT
this movement the Puritan came to the
assistance Of the New York and shortly
afterwards the Cincinnati steamed up to
take part in the engagement Shells
we're then poured into the Spanish bat
ieries on shore and ia return the Spanish
fred number of explosive shells but
all fell wide Of The mark In eighteen
minutes the conflict was over aud the
last shot which was very effective was
fred BY the Puritan. A plumber Of
SPaniards were reported to have been
killed and wounded in the engagement
but no lives we're lost on the American
side
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

Thankful words written BY Mrs. Ads
Il Hart. Of Groton, S D. ''Was takei
with a bad cold which settled on lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated in
Consumption. -Four Doctors gave me
up, saying | could live buta short time
| gave myself up to my Savior, deter
mined if / could not stay with nv
friends on earth, | would meet nv
absent ones above: My husband was
advised to DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. /
gave it trial, took in all eight bottles.
II has cured me, and thank God | am
saved and now a we'll and healthy
woman'" Trial bottles free at La Plata
Drug Store. Regular size soc and 81
Guaranteed or price refunded.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

1t is interesting to note the widely
differing style Of treating the war quss-
ton in Spain and America. The Span
ish Minister left the United States with
the most eonsiderate assurances Of esteem
from all who knew him during his brief
stay in the country and was unmnolest.
ed; Minister Woodford left Spain amid
rioting, attack of consulates, rabble de-
monstratiOns, attempts to kiduap bis SER
want and an attack with stones on his
train. In the United States there are
but few who refer to "white-livered
Dons.T In Spain. if press reports are
true, the people join in demonstrations
and refer to the American people as
Yankee Pigs"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
A Truthful Statement.

excellentand invaluable remedy,
for the cure of cough, cold and hoarse-
ness, is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, ard
Mr.. Jas. Hadfeld, $50 West St., New
York City, yerifes this statement.
He wi..rs: ''Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
is a most excellent remedy for cough,
cold and hoarseness, and l take great
pleasure in recommending it to all,
who require such a valuable household
medicine" DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
is sold everywhere for % cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
oshm's Acme Hall,
Spring Attire

There isn't another store in baltl-
iimore that can compare with Oehm's
Acme Hall in these four things.
The largest stock and greatest
variety Of every kind of garment
for Men and Boys
The greatest volume Of business
IN the Clothing, Furnishings Hats
Shoes and Bicycles.
The lowest prices in preparation
to the very highest grades ofreliablc
goods.
The cheerful alacrity Of imme-
diately righting any wrong in goods
workmanship, service or absolutely
guaranteeing satisfaction
Order by mail Just what you want and we
guarantee quick service aud perfect salts
action.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

The intending war will play havoc
with the Baltimore pineapple trade,
which should open next month. Balti-
more is the leading pineapple importing
centre Of the world. and large propor-
zion Of the entire product of the Bahama
Islands has heretofore been'hrougbt here
in fast-sailing schooners, giving employ
uent in the handling of the fruit tC
thousands of people during the season,
Which lasted about three months.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
OUR PUBLIC ROADS.

The new road law for this county
passed at the last session Of the General
Assembly has reached the Office Of the
County Commissioners, and will. ao-
cording to practice, and good one, be
published. we presume, 70: the intorma-
ton OF the general public. The Law
provides for nine corps, one in each
election district, consisting Of foreman
and five hands who are to be paid for
the time actually employed As the
law took eFec. from the date Of It's pas
sage, it is now in effect, and the public
thoroughfares Of the county will this
year be repaired under the system I'm
fortunately. however, the road fund for
1898 is not intac, as it should be, much
of the appropriation for this year having
been expended last year, the County
Commissioners will have but little to
expend and hence the new law will not
have a fair test; the improvement there
fore on the old system will not he so ap-
parent as it otherwise would had the
County Commissioners sufficient money
to keep the corps at work during the
warm season. But to get the greatest re-
turn from the limited sum that is to be
expended, it strikes US that the best plan
to be adopted, is, to furnish the corps
with one mule and the necessary equip
ments for opening drains and general
repairing, and not dc any real perma-
ueDt work until another year when a
larger fund will be commatible. The
plan Of providing tents and cooking
utensils and etc. for the accommodation
Of the corps ought to % abolished,
fer the reason that the employees will
always be near enough to return to their
respective homes at night and not have
to camp out as heretofore. The road
districts are small, and il is but right to
presume, that the appointment Of both
supervisor and hands will be confined to
residents of each particular district and
their respective homes will as conse-
quence be close enough for them to GO
from and return each day.
We are not advised as to the iudg-
ment of the Commissioners on the sub
ject, but this we do know, and that Is.
that they are taxpayers. closely identi-
fed with the material interest of the
county. hence we throw out the above
suggestions as food for thought, prepara-
tory to final action. We are not con
ceited enough to believe that our judg-
ment is superior 10 that Of any one else,
nor is it our idea to dictate, We merely
mean to suggest, aud this we think all,
who have an opinion on the subject
should do, that from the views of many,
practical and beneficial plan may be
adopted.
We believe, we are justified in saying
that the County COMMISSIONERS is-shyilr
ardent desire ~ subserve the public
good, will be glad to have suggestions
from any one upon 50 important mat
ter. They are all men Of common
sense. who have full conception d
what a public duty means. aud knowing
that the repairing Of our public roads in
the best possible manner. with the avail
able means at hand, is the subject most
important in the public mind at this
time, are, in the natural order Of things
not only willing. but anxious for sug-
gestions, hence, our views.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Four thousand White shirts were offered
us last week, price vas Just half regular.
THEY'RE here to-day, 800 for Soc grade, SOC
for 81 kiLd, csc for the regular Sl.25 kind,
and s5e for the usual $3.50 quality.
Same way with MEMS MACINToSHES.
Seventeen hundred were offered Us some time
ago. regular $40 and $l2 Box Goats. We
loaded the city up with them at IS each.
Some few left hundred or so, price remains
the same, IS.
These snaps are occurring every week in
some department or other, so keep a keen
eye on our ads. for they're our means oil
letting you know about these things.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
A Ivonderfal pi.eer.rx.

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine.
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. II seems to
and neither man, woman or child can take
i without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealerr.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

Thou shalt not steap is enough for
political platform in Pennsylvania,
and it has been adopted by Rev. Or.
Swallow, who will run for Governor as
and Independent and Prohibition candi-
date this fall.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

When people buy, try, and buy again, It
leans they're satisfied. The peop.e OF the
inited States are now buying Cascarets
candy Cuthartic at the rate Of two million
boxes year and it will be three million be-
fore Naw .Aear's. 1t means merit proved,
shat Casrarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator Tor everybody the year round. An
druggists l0c, 25c, soc a box, cure guaranteed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
Boys Clothing, Hats,
Shoes and Furnishings.

WE Clothe the Boys as carefully, daintily
and stylishly rs the men.
Everything boy wears is here. Suits for
every day wear, made to stand boyish rough
ness So up, Dressy MILDLY, Sailor, vestee and
the new Russian Blouse suits, So up. Top
Goats, Refers etc. Shoes, Caps, Hats, Fur
nishings, Neckwear, Underwear and Hosiery.
When you're In Baltimore. make oeisa.-
Acme Hall your headquarters. Ladies'
Waiting, Retiring and Writing Roomsl
Mems smoking and Waiting Rooms, Free,
no matter whether you are customer on
uoti meet your friends at Oehm's. Parcels
checked free, and every accommodation
and comfort Is cordially extended 20 you
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
MEMS SPRING HATS.

Si.oo to 81 so is favorite price, then So.
to s. so. At 50 we have a Derby that Is
absolutely beyond betierment equal to any
at Eve.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
TR0rTING REGISTER.
SPfDIGREE.<
By CUYLER CLAY 27se Vol. v, p.
American rrotiing Register \

By CUYLER CLAY 27se Vol. v, p. 10
American rrotling Register
Cuyler Clay by Cuyler 100; Cuyler by Hamble-
tonian 10 (Rysdyk's, sire Of Dexter, Georee
Wilkes and other noted Trotiers. Hembie-
tonian BY Abdallah l., sire Of dam of Gold.
smith Maid. Dam Of Cuyler, Grey Rose;
Grey Rose by Harris Hambleionian, son 81
Imported Messenger. Dam of Cuyler Clay,
Bridget; Bridget by Geo. NJ. Patchen, BE
by Cassins u Clay out of Daughter Of Head
en-, son Of Imported Trustee Dam ofBridget,
Daughter Of May Day, sire Of Nay Queen oui
o. Daughter Of Tom Benton, son Of Abdallah
l. Dam ofCuyler Clay, Jr, Kentucky Belle
I Vel. 6, American Trotting Register, .. AT
Kentucky Belle BY Hamlet 100; Hamlet 81
Volunteer and He by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
DAN 81 Kentucky Belle, Flash, By Ericsson l3a
Ericsson ~ Aambrino Chief Dam ofF1ash
bS Long Island Black Hawk, He by Andrew
Jackson; Dam SAllie Miller bF Mambrino AS.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29
MEMS SHOES.

THE spring shades Of Tens and Russets
also Black, 50 and $3.50, with all the style
and workmanship aud leather quality you'll
get in the usual Eve dollar shoe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-29

Always on the lcok for SILVER COIN, b.,
hungry as be is for trade be does not object 10
the taking Of Greenbaeks, Checks, etc but his
choice is SILVER