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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
Woodard, Clarke & Company
Cut-Rate Druggists
Fourth aud Washington, Portland, Ore
TIE PEACE COMMISSIONS woRK.

The lnstrucdons 10 the Pcaco Commls-
sloners before they started to Paris we're
not made public for obvious reasons, but
from a. high Official comes tho statement
that this country will insist upon Spain
yielding TO every demand We make She
cannot do otherwise than give up cvon-
tually. She Is like the sick man who Is
eontendIng with tho strong In business
circles-almost Dowerless. II takes many
years for nations 10 recover from weak
ness. but sick men can quickly regain
health and strength by taking Hosict-
ter's Stomach Bltters. There have been
many bad cases OF dyspepsia and indi-
gestlon cured by this medicine when II
looked as though cure was Impossible,
Tho Bitters first put the stomach in order
and bring about proper digestion OF food.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice ls hereby gwen tnnt the regular
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Flshermens Packing Co. will be held At
the Office OF tho company on Saturday,
october 20, 1898. at . o'clock a. m, for Inc
purposc OF electlng board OF directors
for the ensuing year and the transaction
OF such business as may properly come
before tho meeting. ,,,,,
Secretary. Fishermens Pkg. co.
astoria. Or, September 90 1881
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

with the cxhllarating sense Of re-
newed health and strength and iaternal
cleanliness. which follows tho use Of
Syrup Of Figs. is Unknown 10 the few
who have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted by
the well-lnformed. Buy the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
THE PROPOSED FIVE-MILL ROAD
TAX EXPLAINED.

THE PROPOSED FIVE-MlLB ROAD
TAX EXPLAINED.
ASTORIA Oct. 22.-CEditor Astorlan,)-
For the last 10 years every newspaper.
nearly every politician, every demagogue,
and every kicker, has been talking and
blowing about tho great necessity OF
building good county roads In Clats0p
county They have slashed the county
court right and left because they would
not build macadamized roa0s In every
direction, with the great sum OF about
~ per mile. The average amount Of money
collect and expended on tho county
roads outside Of Astoria and road dis
tric' No 1 tWarrcntonJ In 1897 was s10.5G
ner mile. Sections Of $40. acres OF the
finest of timber lands. for mnes on each
side Of the roads paid less than S road
tax last year.
II Is Impossible 10 more than MI or
puncheon few Of the worst places with
the reduced valuation and a 3-mill tax.
The demand for a 5-mill road tax from
the country Is almost unanimous. 7 am
that several persons in Astoria
are opposed to anything over mills for
county road purposes, which would yield
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
You Save Dollars
BY Purchasing Your
Drugs, Patent Medicines
and Toilet Articles Of

The only cut.raie drug store where
every article il sold 10 TO ~ per cent.
less than ihe manufacturer price.
Mere words don't tell It all. Here arc
some prices. Remember every Patent
Medicine. Toilet Article OF Drug is sold
az cui rates.
Our mail order business has ,rcbled in
n year, because everybody within 500
miles Of Portland can save money by
trading with us.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice Is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants en-
dorsed prior to July sth, 1896, to present
the same TO the County Treasurer at
his Office. 1G4 Tenth street, for payment.
Interest ceases after this date.
Dated Astoria, Oregon, this 2Oth day Of
October. 1893.
II. c. THOMPSON,
County Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

We buy direct from the manufacturers
in quantities, which secures the
VERY LOWEST TRADE RATES.
This enables ~ to retail M wholesale
prices.
We pay transportation charges to As.
toria on all orders for drugs or patent
medicines amounting 10 81 or over, when
accompanied by the cash.
Onr Photographic department will In
terest you. Every new thing In photog'
raphy il in stock, and il will delight nj
to have you call. whether you buy or not
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

l. W. Harper's Nelson county. ny.
whisky. geutleman's whisky, whisky
Tor the sidebeard, whisky for the sick
room. sold by Foard 6 Stokes, Astoria,
oregou,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

W. F. SnodgrNss Astoria's leading pho
tOgrapher. has purchased the Crow gal
lery and will hereafter Dc found located
in the rooms formerly known as the CROW
gallery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

This new move on the par, Of Schmld,
Bros, Is probably due 20 rcccnt develop.
mcn,s In railp0d circles.
The schooner Berwick which was A.
bcled for t&N Thursday by ]. u spreck.
els 4 Co. owners or the tug Escort. is
not likely TO rach san Francisco with
her lumber cargo very soon ms sum Is
for salvage Tor services ~ the Escort In
towing tho disabled schooner into port.
rrN steamer Fulton towcd tho Bcrwl,k
from the Nehalcm bar. whcrc she Vas In.
iurcd. TO the lightship. where the steam.
cr was paid Sioo by tho tue Escort. az the
request of tho captain " tho Berwick
The suit has been hlcd In tho United
States circuit court In Portland The
Berwick Is lying at tho Kinney dock. In
;his city, lumber laoen Tor san Francisco,
w.
Tho British shin Glcndoon. Captaln
Morrison. - days from Yokohama, In
ballast arrived In yesterday. captain
Morrison reports an exceptionally goed
passage all the way lie states that he
encountered the end og typhoon about
ico miles on tho Japan coast but came
out % IL unlnjurcd, captain Morrison
reports the German shin raul lscnberg.
Captain WuhrmRn from Honolulu In
ballast. on lhe river, The German ship
Nereus Captain Shul,I, from Yokohama.
In ballast, Is also duo hero. having accom-
panied the Glendoon for about two weeks
on the passage. The vessels then separ-
a,ed and Captain Morrison says he ex-
pecied 20 see the German IN port when
no arrived az she appeared TO " a crack
ship Captain Morrison is jolly youns
sklpner ahd Is well known by water front
men having been here year ago In com
aland Of the Glenlec. Tho Glcndoon Is
chartered and will be towcd to Portland
as soon as a tug arrives.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Rev. 7. A. Hyland will hold serviceeand
preach at Grace Episcopal church this
morning al Il o'clock The evening ser
vice viii be emitted. sunday school ai
the usual hour
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Presbyterian church-Serviees as usual
today. The pastor will pr,ach both
morning and evening. Theme OF the
morning sermon: Service" Evening
theme The Horiroa."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
ropAY's WEATHER
AROUND TOWN.
SUNDAY.

And every leaf, intensely bloSsomiug.
Makes the years sunset pale the set Of
day Lowell
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

BOrn-As Chinook. Wash. October q.
70 the wife q John cOyle, a son,
~ -==
fink c. Burton. county clerk OF wahN
klakum county. Is In the city
r. p. Kendall and Mrs. Kendall have
returned from visit to Portland.
r.
James L.eahy and Fred Olson. OF olney'
were visitors in the city yesterday.
n wentworth and James o'connor, OF
the Nasei. we're in the city yesterday.
w. c. Cowgirl returned last night on
a visit 20 his family from eastern oregon.
Giles B. johnson. OF the Western Union
once at Seaside. was in the city yesier-
day.
Coroner Pohl left for his Bear creek
farm yesterday to spend Sunday with his
family.
Dan Barber left yesterday evening on
a Trip to eastern Oregon for the benefit
Of his health.
C. Heilborn & Son are now offering
carpets at prices never before duplicated
IN Astoria or Portland.
L. A. Loomis. president Of the /. r. &
n. Co. passed through the city yesterday
on his way 10 nwaco.
The schooner Guide cleared at the Gus
tom house yesterday with Zoooo feet Of
lumber for san Francisco.
Miss Nellie Jenery. who Is employed In
the state printing once al salem, Is IN
the city. visiting her parents.
Wanted. school girl to do light house
worK in exchange for board. Apply a
Mrs. E. C. Holden's. As Duane street, As
toria-
Pure whisky. Harper; Perfect WHISKY
Harper. Every bottle guaranteed Harper
Sold by Foard & Stokes Company. As
torsa. Oregon.
An adjourned meeting Of the county
court will be held Tuesday next for th'
purpose OF fixing the tax leyies for th'
road districts.
Two barges. loaded with sand for The
government works at Fort Stevens. wer'
brought from Portland yesterday by th'
tug Mendell.
II was reported yesterday evening tina
the Japanese bark Tenkio Mara. Captai
Kaniko, from Yokohama, in ballast, wa
on the river.
For Sale. 100 tons Of Rosyln coal; III
finest house and steam coal ever brough
20 Astoria Elmore. sanborn Co.. Tel'
phone. Main 81.
The ladies' Of the st. Agnes guild wi
give a social tea and evening musical
the residence Of Mrs. Page, on Thursda!
October Il.
]. Delay and c. B. Bjornsgaard, Of SKI
mokawa, and William Emerson. Er
Manaula, and Jacob Hauhllla. farmers
Deep river. were doing business in II
city Yesterday.
In the county court yesterday the I'm
report of Oscar Church, administrau
OF the estate Of Rosina Church. deceese
was filed. and an order entered discnarl
ing the administrator.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

The box containing the tickets for the
enameled bedstead. the prize awarded BY
the Foard & Stokes Company. was op-
ened yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Crow
held the winning number,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

The British ship Eulomene will be
towed up to Portland today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

TT ROslyn coal. ElmOre, sanOOrn CO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Mrs R. O. Prael left on visit to Port
land last night.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

.. m: Sunday school at is;so; class meet
ing at lo;lS a. m: Epworth League at $50
p m. Prayer meeting wednesday at
7;So o, m. Subject ot the morning ser
mon; The Divine Plan" Evening sub
ject: THE Gulf Fixed" Special music
morning and evening,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Born-At Chinook. Wash. October q.
70 the wife q John coyle, a son,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Instead OF Leander Leoeek. as was an
nounced In yesterdays Astorian, It is Vic
tor sanderson who has the contract for
ordering the piles for the new addition
10 be built 10 Elmore's cannery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

NAVY BLUE SAILOR SUIT.
~ elegantly trimmed with white
and blue. and silver cord around
edge Of collar: worth always $50;
now ..........~............. ..S4.25
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

fink c. Burton. o6unty clerk OF wah'
kiakum county. Is In the city
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

There is a uaovsmen; on foot to place a
telephone lire from TllamOok TO Seaside.
such communication would ot great bene-
az . the people down the coast, who are
practically shut OF from the world In the
winter months.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

+. P. Kendall and Mrs Kendall have
returned from a visit to Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

Tho British ship Moultan. Captain
Kelk Il days from Yokohama, arrived
Ia yesterday. She has so tons of sulphur
on board The Moultan ran into tho last
% typhoon as Il was Blowing over a
few days after leaving Yokohama, hut
came out Of 1t damaged but little. Tho
Moutan Is not chartered. but will leave
s,S Portland as soon as a tug arrives.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

James Leahy and Fred Olson. OF olney'
were visitors In the city yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

n. wentworth and James o'connor. Of
the Nasel. we're in the city yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23
PONDER AND WONDER
nACKINTOSHES

i.,dles' single texture Cape MacRlntoah,
regular rrlcc S! ~; special price ti@
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

w. c. Cowgirl returned last night on
a visit 20 his family from eastern oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-23

James Hannaford received the sad
news yesterday OF the death Of his sister.
Jennie Hannaford. aged u. at the home
OF her parents in washougaL Mr. Hanna
ford left on the train last night 70 at.
tend the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
THE WITS AND BEATS OF OLD.
MISS COPPERNOLL TALKS OF DUDES WELL
DRESSED AND CLEVER

A graceful introduction by Mrs C. B. Bartram
formed prelude yesterday morning. 70 Miss
Marion L. Coppernors lecture on wits and
Beaus" given at the home OF Mrs. William Knight,
No. 195 Keap-st Brooklyn
Miss Coppernoll began by saying that those who
have contributed most 10 the worlds jollity have
usually ended their own lives In shadow, While
the terms wit" and beau were quite unrelated.
vet they were often combined in one person. the
term beau being especially elastic In its appiica-
ton.
1.-THE race Of wits and benus" said the lecturer
"camc In with the Restoration. the monarchs.
Louis XIV in France and Charles III In England.
leading In the license Of speech and action. which
was the reaction Of the dearth OF merrment under
Cromwell and his Parliament" Miss Coppernoll
told about the fascinating George Biers. char
acterized by Dryden as the "Alcioiades OF his
age; John Mt G.ord Rochester, most reckless
OF all that reckless Court OF Charles Count de
Graumont noted alike for his courage. good nature.
errrontery and wit. and Scarrou "the inimitabe,"
who signed himself "by the grace OF God the sick
man Of the Queen" and who In his dying moments
declared TO his wife (afterward Nine. de Main
tenon) and his friends II shall never make you
weep as much I have made you laugh.
The beau. pure and simple. known only as s,. a
% C"me in OF With the 20
This class was represented by Fielding. Beau Nash
C.King of BATH. and George Bryan Brummel;
the noble youth did dress themselves" and whose
chief service for humanity was the INTRODUCTION
of trousers from Germany. Lord Chesterfield was
described by Miss Coppernol not only. as a man OF
fashion bur as one possessing great vigor. power
OF systematic application and infinite tact 49,
large audience Of representative women fol-
lowed Miss Copperno's resume with rapt attention.
Among them were noted Mrs. Burs Magic, Mrs.
GrIswold Dennison. Mrs. Thomas f. Rowland. jr..
Mrs. George Jacobs. Mrs Jacob Van Wyke Mrs.
William Wandel. Mrs Henry Mceker, Mrs Avian
G. Brown Mrs Edwin Caldwell. Mrs: Edwin Seely.
Mrs William Garrison; Mrs. Charles Bartrsm Mrs
eusti1 Day. Mrs Henry vogel. Mrs. Charles Halle
ton. Miss Raynor: Mrs Daniel wilson ON; Mrs Ezra
B. futile Mrs. Craig and MIS-. F. AHalre;
The next lecture which will be on Bellies and
Diplomats" will be given next Tuesday morning
at the home OF Mrs. Burr. In Taylor-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
GOWN or HUSSAR BLTE.

Blue. through all its varying shades. Is declared
nv those who know 10 be leader In favorte colors.
and s being built into the smartc3t sort or gowns.
often comprising three shades set of with touches
OF black or white. The military effect is carried
out with brass buttons, such as are seen on Army
officers uniforms.
Uussar blue n clear shade bordering on gray IS
tho color chosen for an unusually attractive gown.
illustrated in the heading setting forth all the
newest items declared correct by Dame Fashion.
The skirt OF this cnging cashmere gown has a
narrow front breadth and sides gored consldera Oily
toward the foot the back falling In decided dip,
an attribute the skirts OF all dressy gowns are
certain to have Hip decorations are much In
vogue and In this case tucks have been chosen.
arranged in clusters the width OF the clusters apart
The bodice has n seamless back, tucked across In
ranged in few soft folds AT the belt. which is OF
black velvet ribbon. brought into an enormous bow
directly at the front. through a big Jewelled
buckle The bloused front is slashed open TO the
gaist the space filed with finely pleated white
mousseline de sole. bordcred by unusually wide
relers OF white silk. covered with nch-deep ruies
OF the muslin. Jabos Of lace cover tho stock. with
,rsp loops OF velvet ribbon at the sides. The small
eeves. with barely a quicker at the shoulder. are
tucked their entire length and finished at the
hand In square effect.
The becoming hat worn with this costume Is Of
soft black satin straw. the crown swathed with
folds OF black Liberty silk while punches OF scar
let geraniums crushed together at the top and
under the brm the side the buds and soft leaves
aAsfiinr AGAINST the halE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
WORK OF THE BRANCH ALLIANCE.

The Branch Alliance Of the Church OF the Mes
siah held a meeting yesterday morning. about one
hundred women being present
Mrs Burton the president was in the chair, and
the reports Of the secretary and treasurer were
read. that Of the latter showing balance In the
treasury OF s56 The lecture on Mrs. Darlington.
given last month. realized profit Of sSl.
Mrs Pierre NJ. Thompson read an account OF the
work being done by the Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety. which meets every Tuesday morning. and
which has sent garments 10 tho Messiah Home and
TO the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to
children Mrs. G. W. Smawood presented tho re-
port OF the Postofnce Mission, showing the wide
area covered by this work and the good resulting
from H. large number OF letters were read from
all over the States in acknowledgements OF maya
zines sermons and other literature. One letter
from chaplain OF the United States Army sta
toned AT Fort Sill Oklahoma. gave vivid de-
scrIption o! life on the frontier and described the
Efforts being made TO amuse and interest the SOL
diers In a good and wholesome way.
Mrs Catlin, OF Brooklyn. appealed for grant OF
$40 TO help the work In Richmond, Va. ana II was
given. =.
meeting on Beliefs About Jesus, and condemned
Tho modern orthodoxy that calls Christ divine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
AT BEST & cos. NOS. 90 AND 81 WEST TWEEN
TY-THIRD-ST.

Rest & Co gave their spring opening yesterday,
and will continue Il to-day Best e. Co.'S is not
= chiId.s deoartment but literally "Ldlipntian
hazaar." Lady Fashion may dress her children
from infancy up to the time they step out upon the
stace Of man and womanhood without leaving this
store.
The firm deals not only in the hish-class goods.
hut Won can buy reasonable goods from Best.
NO moor goods al any price. ia their motto.
All the boys clothing handled by them Is manu-
featured in their own shops. and much OF their
good, for hoys' wear ls especially for them.
The mail department Is given special attention to-
and is large affair in the business.
While spring was bestowing treasures in head
wear on the grown folks. II did not overlook the
little ones for Best has beautiful assert,
ment OF hats bonnets and caps for children OF all
ages Golf and bicycle suits are also conspicuous
in tho boys department. ,,,
Hats for boys Best says. are always a stu'ho''nB-
block with mothers. . =, .,. .A.o
The assortment in sailor suits Is unusual there
arc more than n hundred different styles and eff
fects The conventional blue has had TO stand
aside little and give place 70 browns REDS ana
nnixod colors The topcoats TOO. arc pretty. stylish
be- suited al Best's in boys and girls wear
Infants are not neglected IN the general assert i,
ne''t Of chidren's goods They be- furnished
from the hath 10 the outdoor costume without leav-
INC Tho store Their caps and hoods this year are
snail works OF art In that line In addition TO the
general lire of shoes, Best o. are making spe-
eaity OF shoes for weak ankles and OF the kind TO
prevent children from turning their toes in All IN
all Bests this year Is n place 10 he frequented oy
ambitious mammaS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
STATEsMAN AND REFORMER.
MRS. EMILY II. wAKEMAN TELLS THE So
GETTY FOR POLITICAL STUDY ABOUT
WILLIAM H. SEWARD

The statesman who came up for consideration
yesterday by the Society for Political Study was
William H. Seward. and Mrs. Emily II. Wake
man represented his historian With a bold and
rapid hand she sketched the salient points in his
career. ranking him as one Of the FIRST men OF his
time ms statesman reformcr and politician. She
referred TO his signal services In promoting inter-
nal improvements and universal education. which
challenged for women the same higher advantages
granted to the other Elected Governor by
over ten thousand majority he did much for prison
reforms. substituting moral discipline for the lash.
while the interests OF agriculture received his
thoughtful care the experiment stations IN the
State to-day being the outcome OF his suggestion.
while Secretary OF State in I.ncolns Admins
tration." said Mrs wakemon. "hc did the greatest
work OF his life. The Alaska purchase for 81 200 900
evidenced the far-seeing policy Of the man. who
claimed at the time that the timber. furs. copper.
iron ard gold resources that more than war
ranted the purchase
At the close Of Mrs wakeman's talk Mrs Rem
ington took the chair. and animated discussion
followed Mrs Bedell. townswoman OF Secretary
Seward. gave some interesting personal remi-
niscences closing with letter Just received from
his SON william Seward Mrs. Bedeu was one
of the choir who sang at the great mans funeral
Mrs Lille Deverenx Blake foowsd spTak,ns S q.
United States Hotel In Saratoga, and hncins him
intellectual. scholarly gentleman when she mad
the result OF her early Democratic training Mrs:
Rotter objected to hearing much OF the glory OF
freeing the Southern slaves. and asked with spirit
was not the ruin OF five million American citi-
zens high price TO pay even for the enfrancaise-
n1ent OF tho black man. -
Mrs Theodore r. Seward. the ex President OF the
National Society OF England Women ana
cousin Of Secretary Seward. followed with otner
interesting personal "reminiscences. laying special
stress on his lovely devotion TO his invalid wife and
his daughter Fannie. ...
The summing up OF the work OF the afternoon
was done by the Rev Ph!che Hanaford. IN heI
pal nd Fr1
IN wounded spirits and bringing out the strone
nonts OF the subject discussed.
Referring incidentally 10 our prisoners or Ander-
sonviIle however, brough. Mrs. Rotter again "a
The foor who declared that the fault Of the non,
oxcbnnga ~ prisoners rested no: with the depleted
South. that could not ever feed her own people,
but with the North. ., :,
samuel ] Tilden," the paper TO be supplied by
Mrs