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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05

Tho sudden death Of Stephen N. Fopr.
yesterday in his Slst year makes the third
sudden death in our city this year. Mr.
Fogg although passed the time when OLD,
age should most certainly be able to take
things easy in this world of hustle and
strife, worked away happy and contenteu.
His sudden taking off Il warning to us
to bo ready when the summons comes TO
leave this world of sunshine and sorrow,
RENTS NOT DEAR
Tho number Of idle houses in Whining.
ton although not nearly as numerous M
last year is moro than there should bs If
work was as plentiful as it should bo in
the industrial establishments. Tho rents
remain except in few isolated cases
about the same as they havo during The
years two years. In fact tho sum
ply of houses more than meets tho do.
mand
Small hous's that rent from S12 to s;5 n
month arc very readily rented especially
If they have all tho necessary innproye
ments. These same houses in good times
would readily have been rented for sl5 and
$50 month The larger houses that rent
from $50 to $50 month arc hard to find
tenants for and arc not considered good
investments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05
LEATH Err MEN FEAST.
Second Annual Banquet of the Phi!adef-
phia Echange Held Thursday Evening.

Several Of the Wilmington Morocco mer
attended the second annual banquet of The
Philadelphia Shoe and Leather Exchange
Thursday evening in Philadelphia. Lcath
er was the Chief decoration.
The chairs of the guests wero hung with
colored morocco, and oven the u6nu cards
were tied, not with the usual bits Of iib-
bon, but with tiny leather straps.
After short informal reception the
guests were welcomed to the feast in a
short address by George s. Lott president
of the Exchange.
Mayor Warwick spoke for Pure Water
and Plenty Of It." He declared that il the
present plans materialized Philadelphia
would have one Of tho flnost liberation
plants In this country, If not in tho
world
General j. PArke Postles, of Delaware,
who responded to the toast "Our Sister
State" said that everything should he
done to encourage II friendly rivalry be.
tween the States of Pennsylvania and
Delaware; their political and general
history Is almost identical. and n closer
bond OF union exsts between them than
between any other two States In the
Union. From the very earliest times any
increase in the commercial prosperity Of
one has caused similar prosperity in the
other. He then spoke highly of the OBJECT
of tho work of the Exchange in making
evident to the public the greatly improved
that the producers have
been able to put upon the market. This
Commercial Exchange and the Novelties
in the BUursc. were both re.
ferred to in the highest terms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05

The Weather.
For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey. Delaware and Maryland: Posi-
bly, light rain this evening; fair tomor-
row; warmer; southerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05

To quickly remove headache and tho
discomfort of indigestion, use DR.. Bulls
Pills. They promptly relieve and effect q
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05
G School and Home Get Appropriations n

The Levy Court yesterday afternoon ap.
proprintcd S2500 to the Ferris Industrial
School and $500 to the Home for Friend
less and Destitute Children, Tho court
finished tho revision OF the assessment
books Of the First, Third Eighth and
Eleventh wards and Chrstiana aud a part
OF Appoquinimlnk hundreds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-05
MATINEE

Tho popular ten cent matinees by "The
ideals, at the Opera House next week bid
fair to receive large patronage. Tho first
matinee Tuesday afternoon will be ".rhe
Shadows of the Scatfold" thrilling and
highly sensational comedy drama written
by Chester DeVonde in which the entire
company Is seen to splendid advantage. It
Will be followed Tuesday night by "The
DEVILS Web another sensational comedy
drama, concerning events dating from the
reign of Louis the XIV. 1t has the repu-
taiion Of being an unusually pleasing
production, and merits large audience
Numerous catchy specialtes are intro
Baby johnson and other of the companv
Seats are on sao at the box office.
Cut glass buying is an important
transaction. If you want the n
best 500 that every piece bears .o(;B6oa
this trade mark. An absolute as.N$S
snrance of quality.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
OBITUARY

The funeral OF the aged and highly re-
spected pioneer lady Mrs. PnhI'p'na
Catherine Boelllng was numerously at
tended yesterday The hearsc. containing
the burial casket. accompanied by sew
eral carriages containing the more lmme-
diate relatives of the deceased. together
with long procession ~ sympathiElng
friends Of the family, including many
members Of the oregon Pioneer and HIS
torlcal Society. left the Boclling residence
! at the noon hour and slowly wendcd their
way 10 Grace Episcopal church where
the beautiful Episcopal burial service was
lmpressively conducted by the rector, Rev
William Seymour Short assisted by his
surpliced boys choir. At the close OF the
services the procession reformed ana
taking the cars proceeded TO the city Gem
etery. where the closing ceremonies were
conducted by the Rev W. $ short and
the mortal remains of the venerable ana
beloved old pioneer lady were laid to rest
in the family burial plat. Mrs. Phlllppna
Catherine Boiling widow of the late Con-
rad Boiling. was born al Rhine Pfatz'
Bavaria. In May. 1915 Al a very early
United States. She was married 10 con-
age she came with her parents to the
rad Boellng In Cincinnati Ohio, In 1894.
In lsi7 Mr. Boelllng with his family came
to Oregon. and In lsi9 took up his rest
dence In Astoria. which has since that
time been the home of the family Mrs
Boiling was the mother OF eleven child
ren. seven Ot whom preceded their mother
10 the better land Those surviving are
Mrs. Mary Christina Flavr'. widow of the
late widely-known captain George Flnvel
Miss Sophie BOolling Eliza y. Boiling,
and one son. Voelmeton Boiling. Her sur
ylving grandchildren are George c. Fla
vel the Misses Nellie and Katie FlaVel'
Mrs. Rodgers. wife Of Colonel Rogers, U.
s A.. now stationed at Governors Island,
New York. Mrs. w. s. Sibson OF Portland, ,
Mrs. 2. l.. Cherry. wife of =. l.. Cherry OF
this city and British vice-consul, Mr., Eben
G.. Rogers and Miss Louise Rogers. In
addition there are several great-grand-
children, so that the deceased was spared
10 see her descendants OF the fourth gem
Grafton growing up to usefulness In TINS
world Mrs. Boelllng was a more than
ordinary strong-mlnded and intellectual
woman. though Of late years her eN-
treme age has prevented her from taking
an active part in social life. She has, even
up 10 within a few days Of her death, al
ways manifested a desire to be fully In
formed as 10 what was going on In the
world. The recent death Of her son
Thomas In the very prime of life was u
severe shock to her, and her strength
pcrceptbly failed after that sad occur
renee. She, however. was In possession
Of an her mental faculties even to the
end and resignedly committed herself to
the will Of her Heavenly Father, sus-
tanned by her Christian hope and belief
that hers would be joyful resurrection.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
WILL BE NO COMBINE.

Portland Telegram:
An oregon pilot expressed 1t as hi
opinion today that the oregon and Wash
ington pilots will never effect combine
The rivalry, he thought, was too intense
1--WE shall warm the Washington pilots
coat-tails" said he, when we get oui
three boats into commlsson-the Jessie
san Jose and Pulitzer They VIII have
to hump themselves then, ! can tell you.
IT Is an III wind that blows nobody good
and this holds good in regard to the
present competition IT makes It much
easier FOR chartered vessels to secure pi-
lots. II combine was effected the pilots
would be inclined to take things more
easy, and let ships stand Off and on IN
definitely But. as It is now, each party
Is anxious to secure all the pilotage pos
sible, and consequently are continually on
the lookout for ships
Evidently the Telegram reporter was
not posted.l
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Dr wurth In commenting on recent dis
coyerics In medicine. said There lsnonc
which IL certain to be 10 valuable and far
reaching In benefit az StunrtH Dyspepsia
Tablets the new stomach remedy. | say
fnr reaching. because people little realize
how important a sound stomach and Wig
orous digestion II 10 every man woman
and child.
Indigestion is tho starting point OF con-
sumption, heart disease BrlghtH disease
diabetes. nervous prostrntlun. liver troub-
les; why Is this so7 Simply because every
nerve. muscle and tissue In our bodies Is
created and nourished from the food we
eat II that food ls, by reason Of a weak
stomach compelled To llc for hours. a
sour. fermentng mass of half dlgestcd
food. It poisons the blood and nervous
system. creates gas which distonds tho
stomach and bowels. causing pressure on
the heart lungs and other organs and
seriously impeding their action.
He says further. the point to direct at
tentlon Is not the nerves, nor heart. nor
lungs nor Kidneys, but the stomach, the
FIRST cause OF all the mischief
The remedy to use for indigestion and
weak stomachs Is not some cathartlo, but
remedy which will digest the food. in
crease the flow Of gastric Juice. absorb the
gases, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
will accomplish exactly this rcsult In any
case Of stomach trouble because these
tablets are composed OF the digestive
acids, aseptIc pepsln, Golden Seal ana
BIsmuth. pleasant to taste, and not being
a patent medicine. can be used by any
ono with perfect safety | believe Stu-
arts Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any
form Of indigestion and stomach trouble
except cancer OF stomach
Full size packages Of stuarrs Dyspep.
sla Tablets are sold by druggists at 81
cents. A book on stomach diseases to-
gether with thousands OF testimonials
will DO sent by addressing Stuart COM
pany, Marshall Mich.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
STRANGE SEA STORY.
Schooner Rio Ray Short OF Provisions
Puts Into Astoria.

Late last evening the schooner Rio Ray.
owned by F. Jeryis, San Francisco, hound
to Suislaw, put In here In distress. short
Of provisions and water She carries a
cargo Of freight for sIuslaw. She beat into
the harbor, taking a tug at Fort Stevens.
In speaking Of his voyage Captain B.
Vogel said that he left San francisco
January 26 and lay Of the siuslaw bar
from February lst until the 2lth, await
ing an opportunity to get IN. provisions
and water both ran low Heavy storms
prevailed. We drifted to the north and
Sunday We're % miles above Gray's
Harbor We got back again and came
in for provisions and water. We were so
short at one time that we had 10 use
food from the freight. We spoke the
Australian steamer Burme, bound to Ma
noimo, and got some provisions from her,
but not enough. We spoke the sealing
schooner Mermaid. February Z, 10 a. m. AZ
miles west BY south Of Tillamook bay.
February 9. at p H., we spoke two In
dams in q canoe, who had been lost from
q schooner, but we could NOT make out
her name, as they could not speak good
English. We we're then 60 miles west
Of Yaqulna bay They would not come
aboard Of us, though invited. They had
rifles and one seal aboard. A hard storm
came up and l don't see how they lived
through It. We gave them some water
and crackers, about all we had, before
they left us. l think they were Victorian
Indians"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
REroRr OF aRANn nnN.
city and County Jans Examined County
Offices In Good Condition,

y
Offices In Good Condition,
10 the Hon r. A. Mcbride. Judge ot the
circuit court tor the Firth judicial dis
trlct county ct ClUtsop, state OF or
crrn;
Sir-Thc undersigned grand Jury for the
term " the cirruit court for Clatsop
county, commencing February 81, iNS.
herewith report as follows.
We have examined an cases that have
been presented hcfor us and have to-
turncd three true hills Ond one not true
hill.
We have visited and examined tho cont
dtion " the county iau. the city JAN
and ST Mry's hospital
The county iall we FOUND to be- warm,
dry, well ventilated, and kept In perfect
condition
ST. Marys hospital. We also found to
Nc kept In the best order possible, tho
county patients arr wcll cared for; no
complaint W any kind was made to us
and We strongly commend the sisters ot
Charity Tor the perfect order. cleanliness
and system IN which everything Is kept
The city jall seems to hc as well kept
as possible. considering the poor Internal
arrangements aud the refusal ~ former
city councils to make amy appropriations
FOR It's Improvement. We would strongly
urgc upon the present city council the
necessity ~ improving the existing SAINT
tary arrangements. ~ making some pro.
vision FOR warmth during cold weather,
and We also advise that the cells aud
premises hc given a coat ot paint and
whitcwaSh.
We have made an examination ot the
offices and books ~ 'hc county clerk,
the sheriff, the county treasurer. the
county assessor. and the recorder OF cou-
vvyapcrs, and from the curaory oNumiua-
tions that Il Is possible TO make on sucn
visits w found In cve-y instance that
the offices arc well kept and that q proper
system Is used of bookkeeping and hling
and iudeXing an papers and documents.
The hooks ot the county treasurer, ana
from the statement furnished to us 10y
him. showed balance on hand OF county
funds AZ the time ~ nur visit amounting
to the sum of H.S5igL uy a personal
HN'HRiAAtlVH W WV H'NNA.h "A"NH ""''N
the funds OF the r0uuty are ON deposit,
We found the above amount ot StNu.S To-
the credit ot ,hr treasurer.
In view NJ The mJuy hw!css acts amt
occurrences that have been pcrpctratri
In the distric; NuoNn as Seaside In this
county, Tor some ,imc past the grand
jury would earnestly impress upon the
pioper authorities OK this county the uh.
solute necessity of taking such steps "a
will result In bringing IN, Offenders tn
Justice and punishment and 80 rid the
community of their prrscnc".
And now, having disposed of all the
business that n1s been placed before us.
We respectfully lsk that We bo discharged
from our duties
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Peninsula Land and Trust Company 10
Charles Wilson-I.ots Il. Is and 10. block
10. Taylor's Astoria: 500
F. n. Warren to Isaac Davldson-Lot 4,
block H. East Warrenton: 800.
David P. Williams to Mrs. Jennie VIII
llams-Lot ). block r.. McClure's 80.
j. E. Higgins and wife to Lillian B.
smith-I.ots and (. block g. Bay View;
e05O
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

The Oregon arrived In yesterday from
Skagway and Dyea. having stopped at
Nanaimo on the way down. On landing
at the o. r. & y. dock she was boarded
by Health oficer Fulton, none OF the pas
sengers being allowed ashore till after
the vessel was examined. She was light
in freight and had between thirty and
forty passengers. disappointed and dis
gusted gold hunters. After a few minutes
all was well was reported and
about twenty passengers crowded around
the gang plank to come ashore Some OK
them belonged to Portland but the ma
iority Of them were from different parts
OF the country. A number OF them had
their Klondike outfits along and none OF
them gave any outward evidence OF being
loaded with nuggets. They iostled against
one another and tugged at their outfits
coming down the gang plank and were
glad OF the opportunity to stand on terra
firma. DR.. Estes was the only passenger
for this city and said that. although not
entirely recovered from his recent illness.
he enjoyed the sea voyage and had many
experiences while in the north. After
stopping here about two hours the oregon
proceeded up 10 Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner. when the spring
time comes. use the true and perfect REM
edy. Syrup OF Figs. Buy the genuine.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only. and for sale By all drug
gists at 80 cents per bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
AsslGNEE's NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice ls hereby given that the under
signed has this day been apDJln ed Rs
slgnee OF Rebecca Strauss, an lnsolveD
debtor Creditors Of the said assisnol
are hereby notified to present tner claims
under oath to the undersigned withir
three months from his date at his plac'
Of business at No. 57j Commercial street
Astoria Oregon.
Dated this l1th day Of December, 1897.
N. SCHLUSSEL,
Assignee Of Rebecca Strauss. an insoly
cnt debtor,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Many a man who Is cnvied by his women
folks because no can eat hla luncheon a.
a restaurant would gladly forcgo the priv
ilcgc for the chance OF a home meal even
of left overs"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

II Is understood that the chamber or
commerce wlll take up the harbor boat
matter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

The water commission held their regu'
lar monthly meeting last night.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Yesterday was an ideal spring day ana
well-drcsaed ladies' ihronged the streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

A meeting OF the Fishermen's Union
wan held at their rooms last night
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Could mortal llp divine
The undclivorod freight
or a delivered syllable.
'Twould rrumble with the weight
Emily Dickinson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

The boys are talking OF getting up a
naval reserve on their own hook.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

A. r. c. alleys Tor the week ending Fch.
ruary 2e: Monday--c H. Cooper and {,
II. Higgins. be Mrs, Fisher. az Tuesday,
L. n. Burrough, Is; Mrs Roab, a. Wed.
nesday--C. n. Cooper. $, Mrs, Timson, q
Thursday-F n. Gum, n. rriday--w,
c. Laws, g, Mrs ingalls,, g. saturday
c. j. rrenehard, o.
IN conversation with an Astorlan re-
porter yesterday Dr. J. A, Fulton said
that cerebro spinal meningitis h a very
fatal disease and contagious to a certain
extent although not SO much 50 as ~
phoid or dlhtherla lie Is OF the opinion
that many persons have met death from
the disease. but thinks all forms of illness
are termed ccrebro meningitis by tho
frightcncd people Of the town. The dts
ease usually does its work quickly.
Secretary Holden, of the local Chamber
of Commerce. yesterday received a tele-
gram from Representative w. Z. Ellis,
stating that the house committee on COM
merce had reported favOmhly on hill
authorizing the construction of a cuaran.
tine station at Astoria. u Is understood
the h.ll carries IN the neighhorhood OF
SO COO A quarantine station has long been
needed as this port, but the eforts OF the
two local commercial bodies to secure II
had heretofore been IN vain.
Mr. W. W Whlpple returned yesterday
from nyca. where he is ongaged In the
restaurant business, He came TO Seattle
on the steamer Cleveland. ON the trip
down he stopped at wraugel The town
Is enjoying nfe-siEed boom ard Mr..
whipple was offered a lot there by an en-
ergetic real estate agent Cor Sle0 The lot
was about g by n. Mr. whIpplc told the
agent to save forty Of the same kind for
him and that he would return In a few
hundred years and relieve him Oc them.
Mr.. whlpple has been very successful IN
business in the north and viii return In
four or 1--WE weeks All the Astorlans, he
says, are doing well, business generally
being very good He was amazed at the
news OF James Hornhaker's death, as the
Young man had walked 10 the boat with
him when he was leaving and requested
him 10 tell his friends he was In excellent
health. Mr.. whipple made a trip over
Chnkoot Pass-Whlch relieved him OF ten
pounds.
A dispatch from Nanaimo. B, c. In yes
terday's issue Of the Astorian. reported
the death OF Jones Hawbaeher, Of this
city. BY the oregon, which arrived yes
terday. Il was learned that the unfortun-
ate man was James C. Hornbaker. one OF
the best known young men of Astoria.
Mr.. Hornbaker had been In the employ
OF the Foard 4 Stokes Company Tor
about two years. and. when the firm
opened a branch house at Skagway, he
was sent north 10 assist In operating IL.
Last spring he had been quite m with
rheumatism. but regained his lost health
rapidly IN skagway and said 10 Mr..
whipple. who returned yesterday that
he never fels better He was attacked
with cerebro spinal meningitis and, after
suffering four days, died the day OF the
oregons departure. Mr. Hornbaker's par
ents reside IN the east. but he had rela-
tives on the Lewis aud Clarke, this coun-
ty. and Mount Tabor He was very pop
ular in this city and his large circle OF
were shocked to learn OF
his sad death. The body was buried at
skagway
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

". J. Heckard's full-weight creamery
butter ana huttermIik and thick cream
at the Parlor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
Business

is a fair exchange Of advantages.
You give good money to your grocer;
he gives you Schszlng.s Best tea-the
best he has. COS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Both the method and results when
Syrup OF Figs is taken; iIispleasant
ndrefreshng to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on thekldneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses,he Sys'
tenn eilectually diSpelS colds, head.
achesand feyerS aud cures habMal
constipation, Syrupof Figs Is the
only remedy of itS kind ever pro-
duccd. pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceplablc to the stomach, promptin
its action and truly beneficial in is
etlects,preparedon only from themost
healthy and agreeable substances
lis many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made il the
most popular remedy known.
Syrup OF Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have i, ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly Tor any one who
wishes to try IT, DO not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SKRUP CO.
san FSlsCiSco. cAl.
LoViSYRiE. a. hER fosh Nv
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

choIceat STOCK of candles IN :he city Al
The Parior
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Griffin & Reed have Just received the
latest and best pocket map OF Alaska,
Ask to see It.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Try schlhings Best tea and baking
powder.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Midwife Mrs Mary Make. 40 Exchange
street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02
Or. wuRTHs OPINION

or the New Discovery In Medicine
A Remarkably Successful Remedy for
Dyspepsia. Indigestion and stomach
Troubles
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

?. J. Mcany. the leading merchant
tailor. lss Tenth street The highest price
paid for fur skirs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Miss laura Parker was a passenger on
the Telephone for Portland last night for
two weeks visit with relatives.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

New crop dried fruits. new crop raisins.
ilgs and assorted nuts--ail extra hne quail
ity. az Ross. Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-02

Miss Jessie Davenport of Spokane is
visiting the Rev. Mr.. Holllngshead and
Mrs, Hcilingshead.