The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-05

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The bond was Forwarded to the inspector
general for his approval
Mayor Bergman yesterday vetoed the
ordinance appropriating &,1SS,S for the
benefit Of l. Lehock In payment Tor the
construction ot Commercial and Twenty
third streets. The ordinance was vetoed
on the grouud that {, does not provide
for the issuance ~ bonds as well as war
rants in making the payment.
A number OF young men congrcgated at
the band stand, corner Franklin avenue
and Eleventh streets, last night and
hauled an old straw dummy up 20 one
OF the beams, The figure was placarded
"weyler." II was duly announced be-
fore the crowd dispersed that the general
would be burned" tonight.
The steamer Albion arrived In yostcr-
day from Valdez landlng via Nanaimo.
The Albion had good passage from the
north and had four passengers on board
for Portland Gundor Johnson, chief en-
gineer, died Of pneumonia two days out
I from Valdez. The body was embalmed
at Fort wrangle and taken TO Portland.
from where Il will be shipped to his home
In San Francisco Deceased was SS years
/ Of age.
There Is an industry In Astoria that
deserves the patronage OF everyone who
has the welfare Of the city at heart {,
NJ. Cutblrth is manufacturing an excel
| lent dust exierminaior. known as "Dus-
tine" and those who have used It thus
| far, pronounce Il superior article.
"Dustine" on a floor not only gives Il a
clean. fresh appearance. but makes II
possible to sweep without raising a cloud
Of dust. Cutblrth's "Dustine' Is manu-
factured In Astoria and excels anything
OF similar kind on the makct. Patron
I1e home industry.
A. J. Johnson shipped from Seaside yes
terday a section OF tree to the Omaha
exposition. The block OF wood Is spruce
and measures two feet long and eleven
feet in diameter. and weighs about four
tons. 1t was brought TO this city on the
means OF a derrick on board OF the o. X.
and put on board the Telephone last
night. The slip landings in this city were
too small 20 have Il landed, and Is the
heaviest block Of wood ever shipped
from this city. Mr.. Johnson SAYS the
tree from which II was cut was IS years
old. and shows wonderful degree OF
far.tIfft- - anu q, ~ ,ftr,asa - -. .,,,,
ty. as ii generally takes tree 100 years
to attain such large proportions. Mr..
johnson will have 1t placed along with
other specimens OF wood in the forestry
exhibit at the Omaha exposition.
Again was Fishers opera house filled
to overtlowing last night TO witness the
Shaw company in what was their best
production during their engagement in
this city so far, A Message by Wire. The
play is a three-act drama and prologue.
with scenes laid in England and the state
OF Nevada. The company appeared TO
better advantage than In any previous
play Of the week Mr. Shaw's acting in
the leading role was up to the very high
mind and soul was in his work. The parts
taken by Nellie Maine Shaw, Birdie De
Vaull, Alice Saunders, Jennie Kelton and
Al II. Hallett were sustained In an ex-
cellent manner. showing that they were
intent on giving the people the very bes,
production Of the drama that was in their
power. William De Vaull. dressed in an |
American navy suit, sung a self-composed
song on the Maine disaster and Cuban |
difficulty, which was loudly applauded. |
finally winding up by asking the audience
10 give three cheers Tor the grand old
Flag. which were given with mighty
voice. Too much cannot be said in praise |
OF the work the company Is doing. To-
night In Mlzzouri will be on the
boards.
II is believed this season that there
will be an extra large run OF bluebacks !
In the river few Of these little salmon
are already in the river and are taken by |
the gillnetters. 1t is asserted by old |
fishermen who watch the annual run of
the different species OF salmon that every
four years bluebacks come to the river
in large quantities. while the seasons be-
tween but very few are taken. Since "a
very few bluebacks came in the Columbia |
and the gear used during that season has |
been since lying practically idle. During
the freshet OF that year the bluebacks
were very numerous and were slaughter |
ed by the seines until the river got too
high. When the tide lands became lnun-
dated the fish sported among the brush !
and gardens Of dwelling houses. and boat |
loads Of them were taken with the use |
Of a small piece OF net The run lasted |
about two weeks and during that time |
many Of the fishermen. especially on the |
upper river, reaped a rich harvest. Gear
that had laid idle for many years pre-
yIous. was put in the water, some Of It |
for the first time. and paid its owner
handsomely. number Of the fishermen
were not able 20 obtain the proper gear.
the mesh used being from "a TO IA. They
DO not come in the river in any numbers
before July. but this season will prove
the correctness Of the four-year theory.
Miss Harriet Tallant assisted by Miss
Nan Reed, Miss Olga Henborn and Miss
Nellie Sherman, are planning a novel and
Interesting evenings pleasure for Thurs
day evening, May s. the proceeds of the
same 70 be donated to the Astoria public
library association. Mrs. Tallantt has
kindly given her house for the occasion
and the public generally, especially the
friends Of the public library, are invited
10 attend. The entertainment planned
has been given very successfully In many I
eastern and California cities. always in
the Interest Of some church or worthy
public Institution and has realized sums
varying from $50 10 500. II originated
with the Ladies" Home Journal and con-
5ists OF an exhibition and sale of pic
.ures OF the various frontspleces and
choice smaller pictures Of that journal,
Tor the year 1891. Some are very. taste Z
.ully framed and all are desirable addi- !
ions to homes where art and literature !
IRE enjoyed. There will be a small adj !
mission fee Of 10 cents charged. A mus :
cal programme will be rendered during
he evening II is hoped that the house '
70 kindly thrown open viii be taxed 10
Is utmost capacity TO hold the friends {
# the library, and that all the pictures
will be disposed Of before the close OF the
yening. Il
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS. I