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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

20 the production ~ the highes, class OF
butter fats is here. II was found that
there was room Tor Improvement In the
varieties and quality ot grasses raised Tor
foods and steps were taken 10 bcncht by
the experiments % the agricultural COLI
leges og orcSon and Washington 1nd the
O. r. 4 y. farm az Walia WAlla made
Tor the purpose of improving agriculture,
The ranchers Of Clatsop became impress
yd with the Importance ot the subject ana
have had several preliminary meetings
with the creamery committee ot the push
club looking 20 the immediate improve
ment o! conditions here and the establish
ment Of creamery on modern principles.
There L. no doubt but such a creamery
will De put In operation IN a short time.
Such an establishment will mean 20 a cvr-
tain extent the reorganization OF the
present business methods % the dairy
farmers 0s the county II will 9lso mean
an addition 60 their earnings of . per
cent. In Minnesota. where three or four
years ago there was not q single coop
eratiye creamery. there are now six hum
dred doing a prosperous business many
farmers AANANA ANtLllANtAfA MNfAF iNAH''tN
for dairylng. II such results can be OBJ
tlined from an inferior soil and climate
what can be- expected % Cla,s1p county
rich in al the necessary elements OF
dairy rlnchns7 Properly utn1scd. this
lndus,rywill become almost u not quite
as valuable 10 the s0mmunity as the fsh-
cries. Following thr successful pscsecu-
zion OF this industry will come good roads,
without which no farming enterprises can
De carried on with pr1nl oregon can
commence on the road question where
New York and New Jersey have ended
after a hundred years % experiments. |
Good ra0Is % market means cheap trans ,
portation. cheap transportation means I
profits in the business. The uian who can
haul his butter lat. 90 the creamery I'M
the shortest time and with the least wear
and tear on vehicle and animals. Is the /
one who will make the greater pront. .
From an these considerations and with
every natural adyantag. In their favor. /
il Is reasonably certain that Clais0p far
mers. substantially backed by Astoria
merchants. viii soon have ln operation /.
the finest creamery on the coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

wherc vessels are 20 dock. and this
would accomplish by building t In the
shape of HAT cllipsod It's major axis
running parallel with the channel am
It's ends cut on az rlght angles with l's
axis. The rattcninE Of the ends instead
of bringing them TO a point, will provide
Tor the formation ol an eddy az each end,
In which, as the current Gibbs and nows
will be deposited sand and silt from
whence drcdge will remove the same. a
sump into which will De drained the ma
.eriai which would otherwise have a
tendency 20 deposit itself along the har-
Dor faces Of the sea wall.
The immediate eficct OF such an arti.
ice would De 90 furnish a swift scourins
current between Il and tho harbor line
sea %all. the effects of which would
reach beyond either ot It's terminals sum
clenJ 10 create permanent sag In the
hogs back and deepen the water AZ
that point several feet at the same time
Necplng the main channel along the Asto-
ria river front where It now Is and where
Il should remain.
MAX PRACHT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
AsTORIA's HARBoR
a Plan for It's Permanent improvement
sugge.led hy Max Prcht

ASTORIA. August G.-Ed.;or Astorian.
Sir: Agreeable 70 your personal request
have she honor 20 submit herewith my
views as % the economical and practical
Improvement Of the Astoria city front
harb0r and maintenance " the same. The
depOsi, Of sand and silt 90 the broad es-
turary 0f Oregons noble river is due 10
natural cause.-the stacking up Of the
current carrying the same from is trib-
utares, and the quantity SO carried and
deposited has Increased and win stlil fur
ther increase as more land is broken for
cultivation and exposed 20 the action OF
running water. hence ways and means
for the disposition dna. and cffectual
must be no once devised and maintained.
il is not enough 20 stir up the mud on a
bar IN one reach Df the river, that simply
transfer. J., 90 another little farther
down. until it reaches the tidal Influence
near It's mouth where the eDb and flow
play battled0re and shlttiocOck with IT,
The river, II left 20 los own devices, will
in periods " great food change It's chan
mel through the fats, very slight OBJ
struct!on az one point, a few large drift
trees with roots and branches perhaps,
WIN cause divergence oi the current
"hlch lmpihsiNs upon deposit 0i Oir
material IN us pain w!ll cut through
making ne" channel ana by the SUD
s.dence OF the current Ia the former chan-
mel cause 1t 10 shoaL Artificial means
10 assist the f'er % Keep It's channel ana
boin deepen ana broaden the same must
pc f'sofled TO- oi these the dredge Of inc
bowers iype' "hich VIII take up the sed-
lment ana convey il 70 points where ms
are needed s perhaps, the best Let us
assume. therefore. that the completion Of
sea wall along Your line viii furnish
space behind it FOR the sediment, dredge
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
TREAsURER's NOTICE.
You Save Dollars
BY Purchasing Your
Drugs. Patent Medicines
and Toilet Articles of

The only cut-ratc drug store where
every article is sold 10 to % per cent.
less than the manufacturers price.
Mere words don't tell it all. Here are
some prices Remember every Patent
Medicine. Toilet Article or Drug il sold
at cut rates.
Our mail order business has trebled in
a year, because everyone within $40
miles OF Portland can save money by
trading with us.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
AROUND TOWN.


let ua 70 forth and gather goldenrod;
u, plumes Of scrried hosts its tasseis
nodl
Julia c. r. Dorr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The schooner Dewey In tow OF the tug
Maggie, with merchandise Tor Nehalcm.
crossed out yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

almost every article OF wearing Appars
will las, longer than II looked after b.
a man.
Some women negleo, their footwear
Shoes OF fine appearance. rather thar
good quality. attract them.
Bu, in buying shoes here Il 10 in
possible TO make q mistake. The Gp
pearanee and style 10 all that the mos
fasudlous could desire. and tho quality
keeps pace with both.
Our prices are regarded a. wonder
fully low by wise buyers
Petersen & Brown.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Attorney J. c. McFadden. OF cathlamet
"A In the city on legal business.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The steamer Harrison. with general
merchandise for the siuslaw. crossed out
yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The annual harvest number issued by
the Commercial Review of Portland, Is
papers " the year, II contains complete
statistics of the commerce ot the North
Pacific coast and should be studied by
every business man.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

II was well suggested yesterday that
bath houses be erected on Young's bay,
south OF the city where there is a nne
beach, and where proper appliances Tor
bathing can always be at hand. This
would avoid all excuse for unsecmly con-
duct along the water front.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Lieutenant wm. sherman gave N-
cycle party last evening In honor OF Mtss
Virginia White, After the return ot the
party from their ride they were enter
talned by the Misses Elmore at the fam
ily residence and an elegant luncheon was
served
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The revenue cutter Perry moved dowr
20 Fort Stevens yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Colonel +. (. Hughes name VAS in
ladyertanty omitted from the lLss OF
those serving on this years regatta com
apology Is certainly due Colonel Hughes
for the omission. No member % the COM
mit,ee worked harder for the this years
event than Colonel Hughes, and certainly
none is entitled TO more credit Tor the
complete success that crowned their
efforts
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Mrs. J. r. Ross has returned to hel
summer cottage on the beach,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
MCCLURE LOTS

Two hundred and nfty dollars each. terms
Of payment easy. Lots :. block iii. lot T.
block Aj. lot /, block ~; lot 3. block 10;
lot 3 block l0i. Address >. care Astorlan.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

W. l. Patterson. W. W. Scott. E, W.
Warren. Charles Hegele and wife. Port.
land; James Ellsworth. Nahco,ta; {. X.
Wheeler. Nehalem; Charles A. Davis,
Charles Carlson, VIM. jenkins. W. Il.
willhums and wife, Chinook. Edward r
Boggs. city; Charles Silva. Rainier, =
W. Hunter. GOble; Easterbrook. ST..
Wilbur. Wash. A Human. Ashland. are
at the Murray.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Albert Dunbar IL absent In thet Neha'
lem country on a fishing expedition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Astorians will have an excellent oppor-
tunity OF learning some interesting facts
concerningthe United States newly ac-
auired fair isles Of the Pacific. The Rev.
Serene Bishop. OF Honolulu, will deliver
an address AZ the Congregational church
on sunday evening on The Moral and
Social Conditions of the Hawaiian Is
lands" In this address the doctor will
give memory picture OF scenes durinS
the past sixty years.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Contrary 10 reports made and published
yesterday. the regatta cOmmitte states
that there was specially appointed re-
ceptlon committee 10 meet and entertain
Governor Lord, Admiral Day and their
parties who arrived on the Sadie 3, the
eve Of the regatta. They state that the
visitors were brought ashore and shown
to their quarters. The next day they were
called upon formally and courtesies ex-
changed Evidently there must have
been a misapprehension on the part Of
some Of the good Portlanders
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The Columbia arrived In from san
Francisco yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Coroner Pohl yesterday telcgraphed the
father OF Hiram Sivis. who was accident.
" A,lled a, Borglund's logslng camp on
Tuesday The people live at knights
landing, cal, and Coroner Pohl was tn
s,ruoted to bury the remains here, The
body will be taken down on the noon
train today for burial In ClatsOp Gene
terry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

on the down trp from Portland yester-
day, the Gatzart passed the Potter al
Brookfeld. when the latter storped TO
take on a passenger, and maintained her
advantage until reaching Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

I, Is understood that when awards are
made Of contracts for the large feet oI
torpedo boats 10 De Immediately con-
strueted by the government, that WOLF
s zwioker. OF Portland. will build two
and possibly three u them. Pacific coast
shiNyaris have established reputation
which will result IN a material increase
In naval vessels hereafter constructed on
this coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

At o'clock on Saturday next there will
be held in the rooms Of the Progressive
Association one Of the most important
meetings ever called in this county. It is
the meeting to take final action upon
the establishment Of the first co-opera-
tive creamery in Clatsop county. The
deliberations Of the recent farmers con
gress held upder the auspices Of the as
sociaton, and most materially aided by
industrial Agent r. c. JudsOn, Of the o..
r. & n. Company, demonstrated clearly
that II Clatsop county has any agricultu-
raj resources they are primarily in the
dairying line. The climate, soil, and
every other surrounding that contributes
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
ArrvN

First-ciass trains leave warrenton for
Flavel and New Astoria at 7;S Sl5 and
1888 a. m. and 1890. sos and 6:55 p m
and returning arrive at warrenton at 500
9:3O. lO5 a. m. and i2;iO. 5;i5 and 7:O5 p. m
Trains leave Seaside TOO a. m. 1920 a
m. 40 p. m. daily for Astoria. Portland
trains leaves Seaside on Sunday at $50
p. m
J. C. MAYO.
&P. A
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
MARINE NOTES.

The Elmore arrived In from Gar.blldl
yesterday.
The Elder left up at noon yesterday
l1r Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Miss Kate Niemela, who has been an
Invalid at the hospital for several weeks,
was removed yesterday by Sheriff VIII
nams and turned over 10 her parents al
their request and taken TO Nehalem.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

1t is announced by the A & C R. r. R.
that taking effect today they will meet
the s5 cent rate on salmon made by the
Great Northern road TO New York, VIA
the Northern Pacific line.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The following from the AstOrian is eyi'
dence Of progress AS the name Of the
association suggests, by working together
the fishermen can accomplish all that Is
necessary TO protect their industries
The Fisheries Committee Of the As
toria Progressive Commercial Association
has taken active measures for the holding
in ..As city at an early date fisheries
Interstate congress. It Is probable that
the date will be fixed for some time IN
November, David Starr Jordan and other
experts Of National reputation will be
present. The Progressive boys never
make mistake, and It Is safe % say
that this convention will be success.
The entire fishing industry, and particu-
larly the best means Of propagating, pre-
serving and fostering the Columbia
River Royal Chinook, will be considered
in all its details. Joint legislative action
will also be discussed New York
Fishing Gazette
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The \. & c r. r. r. has planted on
the depot platform a large headlight.
which eliminates the station so that pas
sengers on the late train can see 90 aiigh'
from the cars and find their way 10 the
street. Il remains for the city % place
two more are lights between the deP0,
and Sixteenth street. on Commercial. and
then strangers arriving in the city after
dark will not run the risk OF falling over
board or getting lost
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The water department states that in
yestigation in the vicinity Of the post
office fails TO reveal any obnoxious mat
ter in the water. They think that there
must have been some ether cause for the
complaint recently made.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Miss Maggie Higgins accompanied by
her uncle. Mr. c. r. Higgins, and her
brother Ted left yesterday morning for
Halifax, y. s. where she will remain
durinr the winter as a pupil OF the fam
Gus Arcadia seminary in that city. Miss
Higgins is one Of Astoria's most popular
oung ladies and her departure on her
long eastern journey was witnessed by a
large number Of friends who wished her
safe journey and happy return al the
end of her winters course Of studies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

When Portland can send Thousands 10
Astoria's regatta, Astoria should not
make a fuss when hundred OF her cit
liens attend the coming Portland expo
sltion. Reciprocity Is the life OF progress
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The West Shore Mills company have Just
received a large lit Of hr cordwood from
Stella, Wash. which they are Offering al
very low figures. See advertisement in
another column
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

We buy direct from the manufacturers
in quantities, which secures the
VERY LOWEST TRADE RATES.
This enables us TO retail at wholesale
prices.
We pay transportation charges 10 AS
toria on all orders for drugs or patent
medicines amounting to So or over, when
accompanied by the cash.
Our Photographic department will in
terest you. Every new thing in photog-
raphy il in stock, and it will delight hs
to have you call, whether you buy or not.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Up 10 thS present writing the p'iues
searching for the body OF the usher man.
Palio. who was drowned during ~ re-
gazta races. have been unsuecessiul IN
their efforts
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The boys In the skagway store are stiII
sending gold dust to the Ford q Stokes
Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Two cases were tried In The police
court yesterday. one was case ot as
ssuR between two women living In the
same house, a nominal tne being i'm
posed on the defendant The other case
was that of John Kinkella, who had An
Sing, a vegetable Chinaman, arrested for
assault which was continued until this
morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

1t is reported that Mr. J. $ Dellinser
has severed his connection with the i0eAl
newspaper feld in order TO enter 'na' OF
Portland. with new afternoon paper.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The 0. r. q y. Co. will place the Elder
on the san Francisco run, beginning
probably next week. 1t is understood
that an unusual amount OF wheat will
be sent 10 San Francisco this season for
trans-shipment TO Europe.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Mr. George A. Allan desires 10 an
nounce that owing 10 the impossi5.lity oi
disposing Of the quantity ot music by
Saturday evening requisite 10 the award
ing of piano as advertised by him. he
has decided 20 cancel that arrangement.
All persons who purchased music with
tue -vpectation of participating in the
plan FOR awarding the plano are notified
that by returning the same TO the store
their money will be refunded II desired.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Captain Conway. superintendent Of the
water lines OF the o. r. & ~ and cap
tain Archie Pease, were passengers on
the Gatzart Wednesday evening
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Preparations are being made in San
Francisco for large trade with the Phil
ipplne islands this winter. Many of the
transports are going to be released by the
government will at once enter the mer-
chant service and convey government
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Jack Fursey. superintendent OF the
Trescott Packing Company, leaves Port
land Tuesday for a months Visit IN
his old home in England.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Frank p. Piscionier and Elvira Damico
were united In marriage yesterday at the
residence Of Henry Della In Uppertown,
Auditor and Police Judge Nelson ofic!at-
ing. a number Of friends invited by the
happy couple witnessed the ceremony, a.
ter which an elegant repast was served
and other good things prepared for the
occasion by Louis Call. 10 which all did
ample justice Mr. CALI had special mu-
sic for the evening and dancing and sing
ing was INDUCED in by those present.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The A. & c. r. r. r. is selling a num-
Der of coupon tickets out Of its city once
TO all eastern points at the lowest rates
applicable from the Pacific coast. They
also have on sale tickets to all points on
the Northern Pacific line.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The families OF Mr.. r. A. Stokes and
Nj. George sanborn spent yesterday az
Seaside.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The shipping season is coming on. and
owlps, 10 the scarcity Of wheat In CaiiIor-
mia. there will probably be an increase o.
vessels visiting this port.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Mrs. J. II. Branson, sister OF Mrs pF
Estes. who has been spending the sum
mer in Astoria. left last evening Tor he'
home In Waco Tex.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs, George F1avel will leave
for an extended eastern tour about Sep
terabcr l.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Superintendent of Streets Thomas Lin
Vile, yesterday fixed the bad places in
the road near Nurnberg's farm. The
bridge across the creek near there was
also repaired, 50 that driving in that
direction is now pleasure
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

A part Of womans wearing apparel
was picked up on Duane street yesterday
by one OF the city officials, together with
a hat pin Attached to the piece Of goods
ls a buckle, in which is inserted a photo
graph. presumably that Of the owner
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

II .nu wam a piano see Allan, SIS Com
merciai street. This is positively the last
week Of his stay In Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26
ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA
RIVER RAILROAD.
Leave

am. pm
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Mrs. W. S. Stone wife of Cathies stone
Of the o. r. & n. Company, with her two
sons. arrived from San Francisco yester'
day
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

The dog days will soon be here. and
this means that II Is time to lay In your
winter wood.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-26

Miss Floretta Elmore will leave for
washington City. to resume her course Of
studies at Mount Vernon seminary, about
September Is.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-10-13

They were telling stories about
watches. and the man who always
watts until last had Just concluded n
wonderful story Of how a watch of the
same make as the one be carried had
disclosed an error In the fall of the time
ball at Greenwich. England supposed
to be the most accurate time recorder
in the World-when a minister spoke
up. ''That Is not so bad but they tel
a story equally good on DR.. - nam
ing well-kuown Columbus divine.
whats the storyT he was asked.
why, YOU see, Or. owns a very
accurate watch, of which he Is quite
proud. 1t happened one winter even
ing that he was looking over an a.
manac, as the sun was about to set
According to the almanac the sun was
due TO set IN very few minutes. al
though 1t was still somewhere above
the horizon. Pulling out his watch
the doctor exclaimed. You had better
hurry up, old sun, or you won't get
down on time Since the almanac and
the watch could not be wrong, It fol-
lows that the sun was behind hand"
The minister's story was voted the
prize, and no more watch stories were
told that evening. (Ohio)
Dispatch.