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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19
GREATEST AGRICULTURAL CIR.
Features waicn Make New xcrs stand
Oni Above an Other Citiee.

While the enthusiastic manipulation
OF figures has been dilating oa the
commercial. manufacturing and inan-
cial prominence OF Creator New York.
he has forgotten the singular fact that
il is the greatest agricultural city I'M
dex one Government on the globe, says
a writer IL LcSlic's Weekly. The
larger part Of its territory Is rnder
cultivation to-day. Richmond and
Queens Counties ara almost wholly
farm lands, with more acreage than
all the other borouchs pnt together.
The agricultural and Sa-Gen products
90 the city reach total value as great
as that Os some Granger States. Dur
ing the next few years politicians at
least viii realize the Importance OF the
agricultural element cf the Greater
New York. The limits Of the now
city embrace 100. 500 acres. Territor-
tally. il IS the largest Of cities. and Il;
Is as large as some Of the States IN the
Union. OF the Commouwealths. OILY
New York. Pennsylvania. Illinois aud
Ohio exceed Il IN population. London
is the only other metropolis with more
inhabitants. Our friend. the sta
tistican. SAYS that II I945 the Two
cities-London and New York-will
have an equal number Of residents.
New York has more miles OF paved
streets. sewers and street railways
than any other city. Its debt exceeds
that Of al the States IN the Union
New York Is 70 be a city OF bridges
and tunnels. The various boroughs
must Zoe connected in order that the
convenience Of tho people may be
served and that the communal feeling
may be developed. One new bridge
over the East River Is being construct
ed: two others are projected. A mag
nifcent bridge over the Harlem River
Is nearly finished. and contracts have
been made for the erection OF two
others. Staten Island NAV be connect
ell by tunne, under the Kill Won kull.
and thus. 10y railway and ferries. o.
F by tunnel under the Hudson. with
. Manhattan Island.
The public library IL Bryant Park.
f the geological and botanical gardens.
the additions % she museums az arr
and history. aui tie public bath.
which are under way. are merely the
beginning ~ colossal undertakings ~
this AMI other directions fo- the com
fort. convenience and instruction o
is citizens. Parks and recreation
piers are 20 Zee increased in number.
and magnificent drives are planned
The ocean beach 90 the new city will
afford opportunity for the laying on
81 ratcr front parks which In access
bilitv. heaithfulness aud popularity
viii no. be eIaaied In the whole world
Including the underground rapig
transit IS planned. and not taking int,
account the cost Of its probable extern
sions, the expenditure for the grea
public improvements along the line.
indicated viii be nearly 500. 00o, 600
This sum does not include the cost Z.
the ordinary ciiy's work, such as stree
extensions. paving and the like.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

Bv the death ~ Mgr. Dusserre.
Archbishop Of Algiers. the French
Church loses a very remarkable Per
sonslity. re hal no, only been a
soldier before be entered the Church.
but had fought IN seve~al campaigns
His manners were q sin ynlar mixture
&c the sacred aud proiane. He enjoyed
the companyof soldiers, and especially
OF Young officers. shont i--sroula fre-
0uentlv invite 70 dine with him. and
afterwards, throwing of his long
soutane, amuse himself and them with
fcncing and broad-sword exercises. IN
which he excelled. This estimable
prelate and whole-hcarted man was
greatly beloved IN Algeria by al
classes and creeds. He succeeded 70
the Archbishopric Of Algeria In 1892
ca the death OF Cardinal LaviCerie.
Re had. however. been Bishop Of
Constantine since ISIS. anl was.
therefore. a he used q say. almost
IA Algerian "-London Chronicle.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

Barthe. the French dramatic author,
was remarkable for his seidshness.
De was so completely wrapped mp in
the consciousness Of his own import
ance a. 70 be often strangely insensible
Of the wants and woes OF others
Calling upon friend whose opinion
he wished TO have regarding his new
comedy, be found him dying. but not
uithstanding, proposed TO read his
play.
Consider, said She man, II have
not more than an hoar % live
'Ay, replied Barthe. ''buf this viii
occupy oniy half that time"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

J. n Eodnst. = progressive farmer
living near Lilac on the dividing line
between Milan aud Williamson Co1n-
tses. Texas. SAYS that the Chinese tea
plant grows luxu-iansiy On his farm.
even II the fence corners. aud requires
10 cultivation. save heing kept free
from weeds The plants come up vol
unfairly eve-v yea-. spread rapidly
AID bv the Rniniriated would often be
mistaken for noziols weeds. As a
experiment Mr.. HOines imported the
see5 several years aCo from Oriental
China through ou- Anbssssic-. be
now gathers the leaves. dries and
uses them In making q most Ps,stable
-ea, Slmosi II not gate eQual % the
imported pro1act-- New York Times
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

When the winter hauling and other
team work Is mostly confined 20 the
farm. II is hest - les the horses 50
barefoos al winter. bat i. does not pay
- use a barefoot horse much or rough
roads. When the boots are worn aud
broken short. II Is a very difficult mat
ter 20 properly drive a shoe. and when
rcsds arc icy-uhy. many horse has
suffered = $50 sqrsin for lack Of City
cents worth OF shoeing. The Epito-
Eist.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

Reports from London are TO the ef-
feet that one of the most romantic and
ut the same time most serious treasure
hunts ever heard of will be undertaken
by DIR. Carl Peters, of German-African
fame. He is going TO seek for King
Solomon's gold and diamond mines.
They are the mines OF the Bible and
OF Rider HsggArd's novel.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

probably turn his attention 20 raising
good horses. l. order 20 raise good
ooes. he must breed a finely built.
sound maze 10 an equally we'll built
and sound sire Constitutional and
structural defects are largely heredi-
tary, aid shoald be carefully avoided.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19
nigh Prices For ola EnsiIsh Paintings.

Extravagant prices are being paid
in London for pictures by early Eng
lish painters. A portrait by II. +.
Morland, the almost unknown father
of George Morland, whose pictures
have usually sold for a few gaineas,
brought in S16, 500 at a recent auction
safe. 1t represents a young woman
ironing, in a blue and white dress.
with a white cap aud blue ribbons on
her head, and is usually called por-
trait OF Maria, Countess of Coventry,
one Of the beautiful Miss Cummings.
Several copies of the picture by Nor
land himself are IN existence. New
York Sun.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19
Iapro-ed ressa Dsek. o. A4sr,e..

Tarro-ed r~lsa Decks o. Aucrtca.
The portraits @ Pekin ducks shown
II the large picture are Of the best
type zo~ res-si a. tie large 61cS farlas
which seol inuc,ss quantities 81
duckinrs % the bsS. TayinE Eastern
markets These long. deep-keeled
ducks have been much improved 10y
these extensive rearers, IS tlev hSve
leaned that :iic very hest bodied ducks.
tas-: nRsare che earliest. are the kind
that can msks t2e most money for
then There are few who realize the
magnitude Of The business carried on
by these establishments. operated ex-
clusi~eiy for the proiuctioa of dacks
for the market, a-d especially Tor the
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

In the island Of the Barbados la-ge
quantities Of a mineral have been
found which the natives call man
jak II is Of bright black color and
occurs al a very slight depth, some
times on the surface in beds ! TO .
fee. thick; 1t generally appears under
an angle Of about 40 degrees and IN
the immediate vicinity # rock. Il Is
presumed 20 be solidifed petroleum.
which Is often seen there exuding FROM
the earth or floating on the water. In
its composition this mineral is similar
20 the pitch Of Trinidad, to the gibson
tie Of Utah. aud the Canadian ALDER
tite. but j, is Of a much better quality.
The best varieties Of ''maajak' con
tanned . per cent. of water, 20. 50 per
cent OF volatile organic substances.
26.97 per cent. of ditto solid ones, and
O.is per cent. of mineral parts. :. IS
used, among other purposes, for the
insulation Of electrical conduits, fos
varnish. bituminous concrete, and for
fuel. mixed with peat. etc. 1t Is ex'
pected that il will supplant quits
percha IS an insulating medium.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

May horse breeders are led 10 be
iisvc that present low prices will eon-
tinus almost indehaissly. writes o. J.
Vine. Of Ohio. To imagine that horse
raising viii sever prove rcsennerative.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-02-19

Over 400 diamonds are known 20
nave been recovered from the ruins Of
Babylon. Many sre uncut. bat most
are polished on one or two sides.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
LN.A.
THE NEW ROAD

Caldwell. Feb. l2.-CEditor Astorian)-
The friends OF the new Young's Bay
bridge are hard at work in an effort TO
secure the required sum Of money Tor the
construction OF the road to the new site.
They realize that they have a herculean
task before them inasmuch as they
have responded lnnumerable times before
for the same project, but they never
say die.
II has been suggested that a grand ball
at Fishers opera house or Foard &
Stokes hall be given. and that It be made
one OF the features OF the evening 10
give away prizes to lucky coupon-holders.
Such a scheme II is thought would realize
a goodly sum. The presents are sup
POSED TO be donated and to consist of
several fine watches. diamond rings, a
ton OF coal. cord OF wood, barrel of
-four. one yearly pass on Portland steam
crs, and such other things as may be
contributed. The object is a worthy one
and there IL no reason why such a plan
could not be made a perfect success
Let's try II.
Thus far the sum Of 1850 has been sub
scribed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
REVIEW or DRAMATIC SEASON

Astoria. Feb is-tEdltnr Astnrlan >
Although our city may boast ~ helms
a drst-class shipping port and even IN,
coming metropolis NJ this grrat north.
west. she cannot hrag about her places
NJ amusement or dramatic advantages
True, she has very cosy little thratcr,
and, with the newly constructed stage
large enough to accommodate any pro-
duction that may bc brought out 10 this
coast. yet she Is out ot the regular mute
~ the travelling companies Ncvcr,hc.
less. a glance over the attractions which
We have had since the opening ~ the
present season will recall some very
pleasant evenings spent at the Ihcatcr
and am sorry TO say. some that are not
so pleasant II Is true that We have not
had Gillcttc's Secret Service" a Fanny
Davenport Joe Jefferson. or Nine Mod
irska, or any of the other stars who
make the theatrical season so successful
az least from an artistic standpoint but
We have been amused and thcrr Is an
old saying "Bc thankful for AN things %
The season opened here september -
with Lecocl's opera. Little Duke, hy the
Hephurus, supported by local talent Fol.
lowing this came Herr krog lunson'-
violin recital, Nashville students, Mrs
Walter Reed ana Agnes Wat, in song
recital Professor Cooke iu nlght I'm
splrtulllsm Helen Kcllihers lecture on
california. Gladys Jones in song rr-
cital the Wizard on Concert Company
McEwen the hypnotlst, \ Nlght ln no-
hcmIa, An Oriental Fete
Manager Scllg's date book shows some
entertaining bookings Tor the near fu-
TERRY M'kEAN
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
AVENUE GRADE NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the common
eouncll OF tho city OF Astoria propose IL
establish tho grade ot Columbia avenue
In that part " the city % Astoria known
~ uulontpwn. a. tho following height
above ,hc base of grades
AZ tho southwest corner of block -. at
$50 feet. and az a poln, directly opposite
on the east side ~ block II ami at r.Eht
angles to west limo Of block 70. al 80
feet and at q point directly opposite TO
the sUuthwWt corner ot block ~ On tho
rOrth slide ol block % and at rrht angles
to tho south line OF block 10. a, 80 fcct,
At tho southeast CORNER ~ block ~. a.
ne feet. and az a point directly opposite
on the north side ~ block ~ ana az rlghl
angles 10 tho south line ot block IS. a,
re feet,
Al tho northwest corner % blo,k 81 a.
lJ5 feet.
A. tho sou,hwes, corner Of block Is. At
~ fec,.
Al the nor,heas, corner OF bl,,k u. at
i36 feet.
At the southeast corner OF block u. az
l1s feet.
AZ tho south side of Kingston avenue
at It's intersection with Columbia avenue.
AZ Isl feet.
At the north sldc Of Kingston avenue
at It's intersection with Columbia avenue.
at no feet
At tho southwest corner OF block :. at
"a feet.
\, The sou,herly corner OF block .. a,
81 feet.
At tho intersection Of Columbia. Cam.
bridge and Ilwaco avenues. at s5 feet
Al the northeast corner OF block 81. a,
- feet.
Al tho northcrS corner of block y. a,
~ feet.
And unless remons,rance signed BY
the owners OF threc-fourtha OF tho prop.
erty fronting on said portion Of said street
be nled with the auditor and police Judge
within ten days from the date OF mo
hnal publication OF this notice the com
mon council will establish said grades.
Dated at Astoria. oregon February
.. lses.
H. r. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Iudgc
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

population follows the bundinv 81,
good roads as Il does the building of rail.
roads said a wcll-know q. II. 4 y. of.
hcial yesterday In discussing Clatsup
county improvements. Farmers want TO
use their horses which they are Obliged
TO Keep for farm work, and which "A large
portion % the year eat their heads on Ia
the stable, instead of being compelled Ia
pay passenger fares and freight rates In
order to gct their produce 10 market Il
Is all very well 10 say that waterways
make cheap transportation. but the farm.
ers OF Noung's river and Lewis and
Clarke countries have found To their snr.
row that IL costs them double for such
service. What they want is good roads
! Instead OF frittering away time and
money In halfway measures and make.
shit repairs each year. which are washed
cut by the next storm. how much better
II would De TO build only one mile of road
year and have that properly built amt
ot "A permanent character Such a method
would soon give US irst-cluss roads. How
was the great west settleds Ry building
railroads The people soon followed How
will Clatsop county be settled up. by
building good roads. There will then be
no difficulty about developing our in
ternal resources Until We do make roads
We can expect no measure OF agricultural
growth and Improvement II is the
country that supports the cities Even the
well settled sections OF New York and
New Jersey have recently found Il neces-
sary TO expend large sums In county
ruads- The reports show that the money
was well spent Let US make beginning
In Clatsop. The railroad is all right but
il must De backed up by county roads
Just as the building OF the Columbia
southern railroad from The Dalles has
increased the acreage Of wheat and the
profits TO the farmers and sheep ranges
50 good roads in Clatsop will enable the
country 10 develop and give the farmers
profits instead OF losses on their prod
ucts"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
February /. 1895.
ALAMEDA AVENUE GRADE NOTICE
SAM ]. GoRNrAN.
Portland. oregon

ALAMEDA AVENUE GRADE NOTICE.
Notice ls hereby given that the common
council OF the city OF Astoria propose TO
establish the grade on Alameda avenue
in that part OF the city OF Astoria known
as uniontuwn. at the following height
above the base Of grades:
Al the northeast corner Of block 2. at
2 feet above the base OF grades. and at
4 point directly opposite and at right
argles TO the east line Of block ?. at q
feet.
A. the southwest corner of block /. at
'3 feet. and at a point directly opposite
and at right angles to the west line Of
block l. at D feet, and AZ point on the
north side Of block 10. directly opposite
TO the southwest corner Of blck /. and at
rigat angles to the south line Of block /,
at 43 feet.
At the northwest corner OF block 10, at
a feet.
At the southeast corner OF block 2. at
u feet.
At the northeast corner OF block rs, at
. feet, and at point directly opposite on
me south side Of block and at right
angles to the north line Of block IS. at
20 feet, and at a point directly opposite
to the northeast corner OF block IS on the
west side Of block 10. and at right angles
to the east line Of block 49, at A. feet.
At the intersection OF Alameda avenue
with the east boundary Of Taylor's As
tOria, at 70 feet.
At the northwest corner OF block Is, at
80 feet.
At the southwest corner Of block 2, at
80 feet.
At the northeast corner OF block II. at
81 feet.
At the southeast corner OF block 3. at
81 feet.
And unless a remonstrance signed by
the owners Of thrcc-fOurths OF the prop
erty fronting on said portion Of said street
be filed with the auditor and police Judge
within ten days from the date OF the
final publication Of this notice. the com
mon council will establish said grades.
Dated at Astoria, Oregon, February
Q, 1898.
II. 70. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
THE MODERN WAY.

Commends itself to the well-lnformed. 10
DO pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as we'll To cleanse the sys-
TEN and break up colds. headaches ana
fevers without unpleasant after effects
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy.
Syrup OF Figs. Made by California Fig
Syrup Co,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
Good

baking powder at IS or 80
cents a pound? Ridiculous!
1t can't be made. Cream
of tartar costs too much.
The grocer must make a
profit; and SO must the man
ufacturer. 0s
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

man being IN the majority, An equal
number of passengers lcft ON he Elder q
week since, and Ike those that prccrdcl
them from here, few " them have made
up their minds as tn what business they
VIII engage In north Etght " the pas.
scngcrs aro booked Tor pyca, Juneau nyc.
and skagway two, Following Is tho list,
Miss Mary lAkan, L. \. Nurnboru. Alex
Holman, 5, NJ, Grimes Z, Evcnson Lars
OLSON, Erick Plcrson, Sol Karkala. Thco.
dorc Smith, John Rcnta chris johnson.
William Turubull, 4, q, Stone, n. sandc
burg, Charles Cttcrbcrs.
An accident which almost cost the
lives ot two men occurred yesterday as
the steamer Telephone was making A
landing at Ranicr The steamer was com.
INK alongside the wharf under gnod head.
way and was ohligcd to back down td the
slip Just before the signal was given To
reverse two men In boat shot out from
behind tho wharf In the wake OF the
steamer, In an ctort 60 gain the channel
The machinery started. the steamer
moved backward and the big paddlr
Wheel picked up the boat and men, smash.
ing the boat to kindling wood, The men
remained In the wheel and would have
been dashed to death with another turn.
Out the engineer or the steamer felt the
unusual jar and promptly closed the
throttle one OF the unfortunate men
had his head badly bruised. but neither
one ~ them was seriously injured. Tho
names OF the men could not be learned.
as they quickly went ashore after being
rescued.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Tentr
and Exchange streets-Rev T. s. Bollln-
ger. pastor Preaching at II a. m. and
7:3O p. m. Sunday school at l2:l5 Junior
Endeavor at 4, and Y. p. s. c. E. At s:3l
p. m A cordial welcome Is extended.
To-day being Lincoln memorial day Pastor
Bollinger will address the evening con-
gregatlon on "The emancipation Of the
18th century slave 10 be fully accom-
plished in the twentieth century
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS..

August Danielson and wife 10 j. Wal
fred Johnson-Southeast quarter OF south.
west quarter. section IS. township north,
range west, 20 acres: 500.
United States to James y. I.aws-South-
west quarter OF section s. township s
north, range west: patent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
T. 4. HTLAND,
Executors.
Astoria. oregon. January 10. 1885.

Shares OF tho Alaska Transportation
and Development company Of Chicago
are the most desirable Investment before
the public. Safer thai. aavlnn banks ana
bank stock Paying large dividends
Shares one dollar For Information I'D
dress W. L. Dudley. general agent. Hal
Ter building. Seattle. Wash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

Who has not been puzzled to translate
the street cries Of fruit vendors, rag men
and "old cloes' sololstB Of the great
cities? "The Street Cries Of Paris" is the
title Of an Intensely interesting and hand
somely illustrated article In the st. Val
entlnc number Of the National Magazine.
The pen and ink sketches Of the Partisan
street wonders are decidedly clever They
were drawn by Parsan artist and have
the real French flavor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
TERRY MKEN,
AssIGNEEs NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice Is hereby given that tho under
signed has this Jay been appointed -
slgnee OF Rebecca Strauss. an lnsolven'
debtor. Creditors OF the said assisnor
are hereby notified TO presen, their claims
under oath TO the undersigned within
three months from this date at his place
OF business a; No. SIS Commercial street.
Astoria. Oregon.
Dated thls lith day Of December. 1897.
" sCHLUSSEL.
Assignee of RebeccA Strauss. an lnsolv-
ent debtor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup OF Figs is taken; itispleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyye,promptly on thekidneys,
Liver and Bowels, oleanSeSthe Sys'
tenn etlectually, diSpelS colds, head
acheSand tevers and cures habitual
constipation, Syrup OF figsiS the
only remedy OF It's kind ever pro.
duced. pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptablc to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in It's
ettectS,prepared only from themost
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellen, qualities com.
mend il to all and have made Il the
most popular remedy known,
Syrup Of Figs is Tor sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug.
giStS. Any reliable duggis, who
may not have il ON hand will pro-
cure il promptly for any one who
wishes to try it, Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA ElG syrup Co
SAh FRANCISCO cat.
LOUISVILLE. ~. kEw T0RL NJ
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13
CAUTION.
NT"TWTT" u
ent debtor

All persons are hereby notified that the
Acorn. Chestnut and sunnowcr brands OF
salmon labels are copyrighted. and are
now the sole property OF the undersigned
Any person or persons using the above
brands or labels without my consent will
be subject to legal prosecution for the
same.
SAM ]. GORNrAN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

PRESBYTERIAN-Nlnth street, be-
tween Duane and Exchange. Rev. Henry
Narcotic, pastor. Morning service at III;
evening service at 7.3O: Sunday school at
l2I5; Y. p. s. c. Z. at $50; prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 100. All are cor
daily invited to attend. Theme Of the
morning sermon: christian Boldness."
Evening theme: what Is Presbyteri-
anigm?r
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-02-13

All days are sacred days 10 wake
New gladness IN the sunny air.
Helen Hunt Jackson.