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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The wholesale moving OF bu ldinEs on
commercial street promises to preclpltatc
lively nght In the courts between the
officials of the Astoria Street Railway
Company and Contractor Leheck Re.
Gently, when tho o'Brlen building WA
moved, on upper Commercial street, the
railway company charged Mrs o'Brien
80 per day for blocking the tracks ana
made her pay for the dlsconnection OF
the wires. when Contractor Lcheck se.
eured the contract for moving the Sovey
building he agreed 20 pay the company 5.
for the Inconvenience TO trafiie. Now HI
has the contract for removing the build.
ing occupied by Wing Lee. and the com,
pany asked him for siA This he refuses
TO pay. although he says he was willlng
20 pay reasonable amount The Wins
Lee building can be moved without IN,
diseonnee,ion Of the trolley wire. but Mr.
Le0eck proposes to block the entire street
and stop trafte until the work Is finished
He holds a permit from the city council
to block the street Tor a period OF thirty
days, and claims this Is sufficient to JUST.
~ the course he has decided 20 take. II
the car company takes the matter into the
courts Mr.. Leosek will tight the case, and
he is confident q . favorable decision. lie
win not paw the company anythng Tor
blocking tratic while the Wing Lee build.
ing Is being rcmoved. There seems TO
be some doubt as 10 whether or not the
car company can collect other than TOR
the work OF disconhecting and connecting
the trolley wire
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

agreed TO remit R the defendant would
pay hh license II this Ia not done Mr..
LAWYER will 70 to jail for two days, and
VIII then be liable to rearrest for the
same onense. II he pays the q he will be
allowed TO run his wagon for three
months. The defendant holds that he uses
the wagon only 60 deliver Eoods 10 his
customers, and that n Ia not the purpor,
Of the law TO levy on him. that the license
Is intended only Tor the owners OF wagons
which make charge for delivering. The
court holds that Mr.. LAWYERS wagon il
subject TO the law. aud the court has
moro to say about Il than Mr.. tAwlcr, al
though the latter has said great deal,
The law Is really unjust as merchants
derive no benefit from their delivery
wagons, except, OF course, In accomadet.
Ink customers Mr. Iawler will no doubt
pay the license, He does not bcgrudge the
municipality the S, but he thinks he Is
getting the short end OF matters from the
law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
OREGON BEATS THE WORLD.

We will prove II TO you at the state Fair
September z to 30, 1885, and you can see
for yourself for the cheap rate Of One
Fare for round TRIP from ali points OF the
Southern Pacihc lines IN Oregon. You
should personally become interested in
this worthy state institution.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
ASTORIA.
Won by
FRANK 5. DUPLISSEA.
s. L. r. C s +

Duplissea Is endeayoring 20 secure
Haussler's shell. and viii 80 In for regular
practice in single sculllng so as TO be in
condition for the championship regatta in
October. This may again bring McCaus-
land TO the front. II has been deciued that
no action Is TO be taken by the assocla-
tion In the matter OF McCausland refusing
to row Pape in the skin race at FL Cam
po. The matter was a private affair, and
the association has decided that It can
do nothing In the premises.
Representatives Of the several rowing
clubs on the bay met during the week
and passed the following resolutions:
Whereas, The Alameda Boating club
of Alameda Cal. the Dolphin Swimming
and Boating club. the Pioneer Rowing
club and the South End Rowing club Of
San Francisco. Cal. In response 10 an in
vitation sent representatives, 10 partici-
pate in the fifth annual regatta given by
the people Of Astoria, Oregon: and
Whereas. The members OF the regatta
committee Of Astoria. particularly Messrs.
9obb, Gosslin. Grant. Hamblet. Smith.
Hallock and Gum. by their kind and
courteous treatment their untiring ef-
forts and careful attention. succeeded in
making the visit OF the California oars
men most pleasant and enjoyable; and,
Whereas. The regatta committee by It's
excellent management and by It's activ-
ity and energy succeeded In making It's
regatta the most successful ever given on
the Pacific coast: now. therefore. be II
Resolved, That we. the members OF
the Alameda Boating club. the Dolphin
Swimming and Boating club. the Pioneer
Rowing club and the South End Rowing
club. congratulate the people OF Astoria
on the success Of their regatta: and be
It
Resolved, That we return our sincere
thanks 20 the members Of the regatta
committee and Messrs. Robb, Gosslin,
Grant, Hambiet. Smith. Hallock and Gum
shown TO our representatives while in
for their kindness and many courtesies
Astoria; and be II further
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes Of our meeting;
that a copy suitably engrossed be sent to
the regatta committee at Astoria, and
copies be sent to the daily papers OF this
| city for publication.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Mr.. E. J. scely manager OF the cream.
cry at Albany. and one OF the most noted
and successful creamery men in oregon'
viii be preaent and aid In the explanation
OF all details pertaining to ne plan Of
organisation. cost of operation and pro-
ducton. etc. at the meeting Of Farmers
TO be held In the rooms of the Progressive
Commercial Association. on Saturday
afternoon next at O'Clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies' may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes II their favor
ite remedy To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name OF the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. printed near the bottom
Of the package. For sale by all druggists.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

from Alu brother Harold. who recently re-
turned 10 Dyea from Dawson making the
round trip IN the record. breaking time
OF q days While N Dawson Mr.. alekes
mo, Rudolph Barth and many other As
torlans Mr.. Barth was In excellent
health and was doing cutie WE'LL
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

otta Burckhardt. captain Of the Multno-
nah bowling team, says mixed team
Of Portland bowlers win visit Astoria on
or about September ~ and meet the A.
+. {. men on the home alleys. The vis-
lting team will be made 10 Of Mul,nomah
and Roasi club men, and their visit viii
be a social one The local club will select
a team this week and tho men viii TIM
mediateiy begin practice
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Astoria waterfront men are expressing
good deal ci anxiety about the coal
ship which started up the river a few days
ago They say the Garnet Hin completely
HobsonlEe the mouth of the Willamette
river, and there appears to be no way tc
get the coal ship to Portland unless sh'
proceeds on up TO Vancouver and crosses
overland. The Columbia managed 10 sci
down and pass out yesterday, but this Il
reported to be in consequence OF 'he
heavy dew which was predicted for yes
terday BY the weather observer,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
AROUND TOWN.
rlFuRsDAY

SINS song o. harvest. sing q, sing It
sweet;
vt u 20 The music Or the ripple Of the
wheat
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
MCLURE's LOTS.

Two hundred and fifty dollars each; terms
Of payment easy. Lots T. block 144; lot I,
block ll5; lot /, block l22; lot s. block 1SO;
lot 2. block l0i. Address D. care Astorian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

y. AZ. Gum left on the Columbia yes
lerday for San francisco
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

n. T. Hamblet. president Of the push
dub, hrs returned from Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Miss cordella Rockwell. Of the Portland
Telegram, IL at the occldent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

liw. .. D. johnson lie visiting with her
pAttht Al the Dailea.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Mrs WIN slime made the high score for
the women, n. at the A. r. c. alleys yes
eerday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The Garnet Hnl is stuck In 70 feet OF
water-that is TO say. the water Is 20 feet
IN Width
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
SAN FRANCISCO oARsAIEN
PRAISE ASTORIA REGATTA
Pass Resolutions OF Thanks for the Roya
Entertainment Accorded Then whae
They Were In This City.

to sen Francisco EXAMINE. OF sep,sm.
Der :. says:
There will De reunion OF oarsmen al
the Alameda Boat club hSuce tor.yht
when reception will be rendered to s
J. Pembroke and the victorious Alameda
crew. The latter are now the champions
OF the Pacific coast. and much. n not alt
their success Is due to the untirlng efforts
OF Pembroke. who. as well as being one OF
the most prominent members OF the club,
has been the instructor and trainer OF the
crew. II was also through him that the
local oarsmen went north 10 participate
In the Astoria regatta.
The Alemcda club tls is1ued invita-
tons 20 all the clubs on this side OF the
bay. and cards have been sent out to
every member % the rowing sssuclctlon.
The silver cup won by Frank Dupllssea
arrived here this week. II is large, hand
some silver loving cup and bears the fol-
loving inscription:
PORTLAND. THE a. Ar
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Mrs. n. 3. wOrsley left last night on
aix woekg visit to Tacoma.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Charles Meserve returned yesterday
Afternoon from short business trip to
Portland
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Harrison Alien is home frOm a weeks
outing on the Necanicum.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
Astoria Public Library
READING ROOM FREE no ALL

Open every day from O'Clock TO So
and IN to 80 D. m.
Subscription rate> = per annum.
W. cor. Eleventh and Duane Streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Farmer Wise returned to Knappa today.
st which place he is raising crop OF
geese eggs for the Portland bowlers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

+. d. Keutner left on the Columbia for
San Francisco yesterday. on a short trip
for his health.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Charles p Church. one OF the contract
ors on the government works at Gray's
harbor. is in the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Nre ]. W. Conn left yesterday Tor Ore
Eon City. where she will visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs V. Harris.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

B. d. slsler. the Portland millman. re-
turned home last night While here he
purchased about 4oo.ooo feet OF spruce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08
Who

wants money back for Sehil-
kng's Best tca'
Only a few-no, that's too
many.
Nobody-no, that's too
few.
Almost nobody yes,
that's right.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Professor Beggs will begin his class for
children this afternoon at Fishers hail at
o'clock. and Saturday at = Mems class
Friday az ~. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Pacific lodge. Degree Of Honor. win give
dance tonight at carruthers hall All
friends OF the order are invited to parti-
cipate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Mrs c. U. Newman, q first class dress
maker would Ike to sew in families. she
can be found at 10 Twelfth street, or
addressed at warrenton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Charles svenson and Henry Light were
up before Police Judge Nelson yesterday
for drunkenness. They were fined S
each.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

It's a doctors business TO study health.
oOctors confidently recommend HARPER
whiskey. Sold b. Foard & Stokes Co.
Astoria. Ore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

r. c. +. Astbury has returned from
Portland. where he took part In the In
ternational cricket match. He says the
An-oregon team played perfectly the
arst day. Mr.. Astbury was made cap
n the second day. and did what he
could TO keep the score close, but his
men were more than match for the
British Columbia players and won easily,
The entertainment Of the visiting cricket
ers was never eQualled In Oregon. They
were treated like princes. nothing being
left undone tor their amusement
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The young people OF the Baptist church
win hold pink and green" social in the
basement OF the church tomorrow even
ing. Everybody Is invited.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Thousands Of bushels Of wheat will be
lightered down the river this fall VINO
says wheat viii not be loaded at and
shipped from AstoriaT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

According to the orsgpnians o2nten-
ton 1t costs ships only about Is cents a
ton to bring grain cargoes from Portland
10 Astoria. There are other reasonably
reliable authorities who claim that the
cost is much nearer 70 cents than Is cents.
The Garnet Hill has been piled up on a
mud bank for the past two weeks at the
mouth Of the Willamette with no i'm
mediate prospect II eyer again reaching
deep water Every day that she Is de-
layed means 800 TO her owners-whlch, by
the way, the farmers have to pay-so 1t
is plain to be seen that Is cents ton is
rather low estimate for the 100 miles or
transportation. Talk about maintaining
an "open river to the seaH' Whv It Will
eventually cost the farmers Sl,0O0OOO a
year to do this, and Inc government as
much more,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The Hon. Sidney Dell. the well known
political economist. was asked yesterday
what he thought Of the action Of the mid
dle-of-the-road ropulists In nominating a
ticket at Cincinatd. He said: Il think
the action OF that convention is calculated
to. injure the cause OF silver. OF course
the middie-of-the-roaders are in favor OF
greenbacks for currency. but they have
affiliated with the silver men for some
years past. From the dispatches in this
morning Astorian II appears the conyen-
iion was one Of self-cOnstituted delegates.
who were unable to agree. This split will
not help the silver men"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Miss Michel. OF the Dalles. who has
been in the city for some weeks. visiting
her sister. Mrs. B. d. Johnson. has re-
turned 20 her home.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Commencing with the steamship State
OF California sailing from Astoria scptem-
Der y three-day schedule win be main
tained between Astoria and San Fran
cisco g.zp~
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The West Shore Mills company have Just
received large lot OF fr eordwood 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, 1898-09-08

Several forest fires have been raging
near the city for the past IS hours. The
most serious conhagration thus far re-
ported occurred at Grimes Grove Tues
day The fire started in the brush and
spread rapidly. The cottage Of Mr.. Cole
was destroyed, the loss being 800. For
time It seemed the entire grove would
be swept, but the people residing near
there succeeded. after hard work, in ex-
t.nguishing the blaze. A fire started on
the hill back Of East Astoria and threat
ened the destruction Of considerable prop
erty, but 1t was controlled before any serl
Gus damage was done. Reports from the
upper river are to the effect that many
forest fires are raging.
Patrick Lawler was arrested yesterday
on charge of operating delivery wagon
without license. This is the second time
he has been arrested for this offense The
tirst time he appeared by his attorney
and fought the case. Judge Nelson's de-
cislon was against the defendant, who
paid his license. Yesterday Mr.. Lawler
appeared personally and entered plea or
guilty Judge Nelson fined him S. the
amount Of the quarterly license, which he
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Joseph C. Han anad Miss Ada z. Clou-
trie. both Of clatsop county. were granted
a marriage license by County Clerk wheF-
ity- The couple were married at the resi-
dence OF T. B. Morrison, the Rev. Henry
Narcotic oficiatlng.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The Oregon Emergency corps has been
rendered an Invitation to send delegates TO
an assembly OF the Patriotic Women OF
Oregon. TO De held in Portland September
=, az which time a state Red Cross So
eiety will be organized The corps me,
Yesterday and elected the following dele
gates: AIRS. c. A. Gearhart. Mrs. S. 1.
Cleveland, Mrs. L. Schlussel, and Mrs. N.
Il. Gillette: alterraies, Mrs. c. W. Fulton,
Mrs C. Zigler. Mrs. L. II. Cowing, ana
Mrs. Doneka.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Colonel B. W. colner. formerly a prom
inent attorney and politician Of Tacoma.
but now connected with the United States
army as paymaster. is In the city. He
paid on the soldiers yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The Clerks union has succeeded in pre-
vailing upon the leading business men OF
the city to close their houses hereafter at
Z p. m. The new rule went into effect last
night. This action on the part Of the mer-
chants is commendable, and is appreciated
BY their clerks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

s r. Jackson has fled suit IN the cir
cult court against H. W. sherman for
damages in the sum OF ss.0s0 Plalnuf Is
an Indian. While In the city during re-
gatta week he was run down when riding
a wheel by hack belonging TO defend
ant and severly injured. necessitating his
removal to the hospital He claims TO
have been injured TO the extent OF 1900.
and asks so additional for damage 90 his
wheel and attorneys fees. he is repre-
sented by Harrison Allen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Attention is called to the fact that the
Astor House dining-room Will be reopened
Sunday morning, and win thereafter con-
tinue TO serve meals 10 regular boarders
and transient guests al moderate prices.
Corum q Boggs. proprIetors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The county court was In session yester-
day. and its time was devoted 10 the con-
sideration OF road matters. In the mat
ter OF the petition asking the county to
vacate the road from the boat landing on
the right bank Of the Lewis and Clarke 20
its intersection with road No 51. the court
appointed the following viewers. who will
report upon the aevisabillty Of such ac-
ton: W. II. Tmith. D. j. ingalls, and d.
F. Stafford. The Elk creek toll road mat
Ter occupied most Of the courts time
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Pilot johnson. Of the steamer Telephone.
has resigned to accept a position on the
government tug George H. Mendell. Cap
tain Buchanan. who has been on the up
per river run. has been given temporary
charge Of the Phone.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

Recently the Foard * Stokes Company
placed an order for a large separator for
the Anacortes creamery and the machine
arrived yesterday It has capacity OF
from / 200 10 1900 pounds and will be the
largest separator in use in that section,
The separator is on exhibition at the
store.
f. r. Stokes yesterday received letter
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The British ship Garnet Hill is still on
the en- route list and will be so until the
sport OF Portland dredgers succeed in
making a channel for her. II this condl-
tlon continues. Portland will have to Sc
cure anotheS 10000 appropriation for the
'improvement OF Astoria harbor."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

The committee which waited on Mr.
Mohler concerning the lumber question at
Portland. Tuesday, reports a most agree
able reception by that gentleman. and
an evident disposition on his part to give
the subject full and fair consideration.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-08

h II Is reported that the steamer Bailey
GatEert will be withdrawn from the As
toria-Portland run. and that the Tele-
phone will be again placed in commission.
The latter steamer can be operated for
so day less than the Ga,zert. which will
be a big item while the rate war is on.
Rpmor has IL that the steamboat COM
panies viii slash rates to meet every re-
duetiOn Of the railroad company, aud that
the round "trip fare viii be as low as ~
cents before the war is over.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-30

of the settlement alleged to have been
arrived at between the United States
and Spain were no longer active bidders
for stocks and securities to-day although
they are credited with having parted
with large holdings at the high level
yesterday. The sangrine expectation
of this element that values would go
higher in the immediate future having
been changed and the short interest hav-
ing been largely eliminated by yeSter-
days forceful process, the market was
without material support and prices
promptly dropped off from about l per
cent to upward of per cent in the
opening sales. They did not rise much
above the obening except i'll a few cases
at any time during the day.
The list shows net declines of be-
tween | and 2 points in the large ma-
jority Of important stocks. London was
both a buyer and seller here
Foreign exchange stiffened sharply in
response to additional engagements of
about S3,5O0000 gold for import bring
ing the total ON the movement to over
$34, 100000, exclusive Of receipts at San
Francisco. Rates for money are stiffiy
held.
Prices of bonds moved I'm sympathy
with stocks the speculative issues show
ing the sharpest declines. Total sales
$1,575,00
United States IS were u higher and
the new As p higher bid
The total sales of stocks were 442,O0G
shares. including Atchison preferred,
5000; G. B. & O., 1890: l.. 81 n H.,
4S5; Manhattan L., 29,0S3; Metropolitan
Street Railway. Is. 1872; New York Cen
trail, 5.946; Northern Pacific. 1880;
do preferred. 1899; Rock Island. Ia
3S1: st. Paul ex. div, $1,000; Union Pa
cific preferred, 405S2: Z. p. ID. & g.,
1880; American Tobacco, 7,119; Peoples
Gas. S.640; Sugar, 1880.