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The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
NATIVES GOT WORST OF IT.

Manila, May 15. 10 a. m.-The Tin
clad" gunboats Laguna de Bay and
Cavadonga and launch, under Captain
Grant, ran into nest Of insurgents
concealed in the bushes ON both sides
of the Rio Grande river. and three miles
above Calumpit yesterday afternoon and
were received with heavy volleys at short
range. A sergeant belonging to the
Utah battery was killed and one private
WAS wounded.
Opening with their rapid fire guns, the
and wounded several others, filling the
jungle with hail of shot for half An
hour, until the enemy fled.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
FUNERAL OF Ex GOV. FLOWER.

New York, May 15.-The funeral of the
late Gov. Roswell, p. Fower was held
at St. Thomas Episcopal church. this
large attendance OF men prominent In the
financial and political worlds. Though
the family requested that the services be
made as simple as possible, they could not
prevent q wealth Of flowers being sent to
the church.
Before the service at st. Thomas
church, family prayer WAS offered at the
house, No. 597 Fifth avenue. at which
only tho immediate relatives we're present.
Dr.. Brown, rector Of st. Thomas, con-
Quoted the services.
A few minutes after four O'Clock the
private services were concluded at the
house and the pail bearers escorted the
casket to the church.
The Rev. John W. Brown, rector OF the
church, conducted the services assisted by
Rev. John Husk and Rev. Nathan A.
SeaQle,
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
CUBANS WE'RE OFFERED FREE
DOM.

Havana. MAY 15-La Union Espanola
published today letter from Gen. Jose
Varona to Gen. Gomez asking II 1T is
true that Marshal Blanco offered indepen-
dence to the Cubaus on condition that
they would cooperate against the United
States. The paper says that Gomez re-
piled In the affirmative but wrote Ver-
noua that no answer had been given TO
Blanco as Spain had deceived the Cubans
SO often that they could not trust her
again. A second letter from the Cap
tian General to the same purpose went
unanswered. Finally Blanco according to
La Union Espanola sant messenger to
Gomez to repeat the proposition but the
Cuban commander refused to consider IL.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
FAILURE OF COLT GUN
Caused Defeat of Americans and British
Samoa.

Washington, May l5.-Seorstary Long
today made public so much Of recent
report from Admiral Kautz upon Samoan
affairs az touches the killing Of number
of A Amerioan sailors BY Mataafa adherents
near Apis on the first OF April.
The report is an elaboration Of the de-
scription of the affair cabled at tho time
by the Associated Press from Auckland.
It is shown that the failure of the Colt
gunsto work properly was in large
measure the cause Of the American and
British defeat The enemy beheaded the
officers killed and in the case of enlisted
men cut off the right earn Of the British
andiboth ears Of the Americans. Lieut..
Freeman also had his ears cut off.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
TO GARRISON zAMBOANGA.

Washington, May 16.-It ie expected at
the war department that General Otis
will take steps at once to replace the
Spanish garrison at Zamboanga with
United States troops. The indications
are that a comparatively small force will
suffice provided that 1t is supported by
one or two gun bonts.
The place is one Of great strategic I'm
portance, being the capital Of the island
OF Minando, the second largest in the
Philippine group. and good seaport.
The town is easily defensible with q
small artillery force.
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PRESIDENT WILL VISIT MIN
NESOTA.

Hot Springs. Va. May 15.-Represen-
tatiye Fletcher has forwarded the follow
ing despatch to Senator Davis at st.
Paul, Mimi;
"The President greatly appreciates the
cordial invit alton extended TO him by. the
citizens of Minnesota and the commercial
bodies of st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Unless unforeseen circumstances prevent
it Is the Presidents wish and intention
to come to Minnesota either in connec-
tion with western trip or otherwise SO
as to be present when the Thirteen Tn
Minnesota and other western regiments
return from the Philippines
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TO BE PRESIDENT DWIGHT'S SUC-
CESSOR.

New Haven, Conn, May 15.-Ciroula.
tion was given tonight In the circles of
the univerity and elsewhere to the cate
gorical statement bearing some marks OF
authenticity that the successor to Fresi-
dent Dwight of VI le niversity had besn
at last found ana N It at the stated May
meeting of the corporation next week or
another closely following Prof. Arthur
Twining Hadley would be elected to that
positiDD.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
ANOTHER GULDENsUPPE MURDER

New York, May 15.-Martin Victor,
a shipping clerk, 20 years old, was ar
rested today ON the complaint of his
mother in law and sister-in-law, who ao-
cused him of numbering his young wife
and cutting her body up on the plan
adopted by Martin Thorn in the Gulden-
suppe tragedy. Victor married the girl
clandestinely in January last year.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
THIS SOUNDS NATURAL.

London, May 15.-The Filipino Junta
hers has received message from Aguin.
aldo, cabled from Hong Kong under date
Of May 12
"The Filipino government, in accord
auce with the general feeling Of the coun.
try, has decided to continue the war at
all costs, until Independence is secured.
"The Filipinos energetically refuse
the American peace overtures, based on
restricted autonomy, coupled with prom
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
PROBABILITIES AGAINST EXTRA
SESSION.

Washington. May Ia member of the
administration who is in a position to
know the views of the President ON the
subject said today that the probabilities
were against an extra session of Congress
being called. He thought that the Presi-
dent had given the subject some though6
but he was reasonably certain that no call
would be issued except in some unlocked
for contingency which would MAKE it
necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
TO CELEBRA OzAR's BIRTHDAY

Berlin, May 15-The Russian ambassa-
dor to Germany, Count Won Osten-
Sachen, will attend the big military pa
rade which is to be held at Ziesbaden
NAV lS in honor of the Czar's birthday.
Nicholas ii, Car of Russia, was born
at st. Petersburg, May IS, 1868. The
peace conference opens at the Hague on
his birthday.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
MINERS WAGES RAISED.

Philadelphia, May 15-The Berwiond-
White Coal Mining company which has
mines in Center, Clearfeld, jefferson.
Cam bria and Somerset counties today
notified its employees of an increase in
wages to go into effect June l. Under
the new schedule the miners will receive
SOC per ton for pick mining and 25c per
ton for loading after the puncher type OF
machine. The advance will directly
affect 10, 600 men.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and :. cceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect Strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectualiy,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. r.
For sale ty ali Drugfists.-Price Soc per bottle
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
MINERS BACK TO WORK.

Pittsburg. Kas., May ia majority
of the coal miners In this district, ordered
out last week by National President
Mitchell of the H. NJ W. A., went to
work as usual today.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16

Ex Councilman Pine leaves the city to-
day for weeks visit In Boston, Provi-
dence and New York.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May 15.-Fair weather; light
westerly winds becoming variable.
Washington, May 14.-New England
Fair Tuesday, probably Wednesday
fresh northeriy winds. ~
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
Local Weather Report.

~ "e"'HeI ItePUr'
Portland. May l5-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are as
follows:
s a. m.-Barometer. 30 oS3; thermome-
ter, 40, dew point 2S. humidity, 43;
wind. NV; velocity, l2; state Of weather,
clear.
m-Barometer, 3O.O33; thermome-
ter, So, dew point, 81; humidity. A i;
direction. NV; velocity, 4; state Of
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, 5S: minimum
temperature. 40; mean temperature.
40; maximum wind velocity, IS NV;
precipitation. %.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-16
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday. May Is, taken
at p. m. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given In this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston. Sc degrees, rs clear; New York,
degrees, VI. clear; Washington, 6s de-
erees, W, clear; Albany. SO degrees,
", clear; Buffalo, a. degrees, SW, oldy;.
Detroit. 81 degrees, NE, cloudy; Chicago
IS degrees, Sc. cloudy; St. Paul, A de-
Rrees, E, rain; Huron, OAK, 80 de,
grees, NV, rain; Bismarck. SO degrees.
Ne, rain; Jacksonville, "a degrees, K
clear.
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THE NBwARK AT RIO.

NEW YORK, May s--A special TO the
Herald from Washington says: scere-
ary Long was advised several days ago
Of the arrival ~ Rio Of the Newark
where Il was announced she had put N
for coal The Newark was directed.
when she started south to stop AZ South
American ports IN order that the depart
ment hight reach her with orders 20 pro.
coed 10 sadoa should the situation de-
mand the prcsrnce of another American
man Of war The agreement of Rear
Admiral Kau,z and Mataafa which has
put an end 10 the hghiIng and and end
Ing in inquiry by the commission. has
made the presence Of another man Of
war unnecessary. and unless new ana
grave developments arise. the Newark
VIII continue on her way to the Paci.c
station.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-09

Custom House. Astoria. Or Collectors
once. April .. iss9. Supplies tor revenue
yessels-Sealed proposals f0r supplying
ship chandery ratlons. and coal 70 YES
sells Of the United States Revenue Cutter
Service In this collec.lca district during
the fiscal year endns June %. 1861. will
be received al this ofiice until 2 o'clock
p. m. OF Thursday. May y. ise. at which
time they will be publicly opened. The
coal furnished 10 be anthracite or BIZ
luminous Of best quality: uniform In
character; to weigh 22i0 pounds TO the
ton. to be delivered on board the vessels
at such times and In such qualities as
may be erquired al localities readily ac-
cessibie 20 said vessels and 10 be sub
ject 10 inspection as 20 quality and
weight Bidders will name the price
both for s,eaming and stove coal, and
also their facilities for furnishing the
vessels with fresh water. and their
charges therefor The right is reserved
to reject any or all bids. Blank forms
OF proposals for ship chandlery and ra-
tions, with schedules attached may be
had upon application 10 this office. Sep
arate bids will be received al the same
time and place for lubricating and IL
Eliminating oils. JOHN FOX. Collector.
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NorlcEl NorrcEl NorIcEi

Sealed bids will be received by the un.
iefs.gned. at No. 10 and No. iis Fourtt
street Portland. oregon. up 10 and uuti
Nay 18th, iss5. AZ 2 O'Clock .. NJ, for m,
purchase Of the entire stock Of drugs
and medicines. gOodc and merchandise
all shelving and trade fixtures, except.
Ing only Two nickel plated show cases II
the rear end thereof. contained In that
certain drug store formerly owned and
occupied By the Estes-Conn Drug Com.
pany. At Nos. 5i0-5iz Commercial street,
Astoria. oregon. Terms OF sale. cash on
delivery All BIDS must be accompanied
By certified check or deposit Of 500.
or bid will not be considered. II bid Il
not accepted. deposit will be Immediately
returned. The right 20 reject any and
all bids reserved.
Bids will also be likewise received BY
me al the same time and place. for the
purchase OF that certain two.story frame
building situated upon the west % feet
OF the north half Of 10, 2. block o. In
that part Of the city OF Astoria as laid
out and recorded BY John Adalr. in CIat-
sop county. oregon. together with the
contents cf such building. excepting fix
lures Terms. cash on delivery. The
wo-siory frame building wlU be sold
ubjec, 10 a mortgage thereon.
LOUIS BLUMAUER.
mated ABru d iga4
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-09
WE'LL KNOWN RAILROAD
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
craEed by Politics and Bad Luck W. E.
Goodng Takes ilis own Llfe In his
lodgings AT Wnila Walla.

WALLA WALi.A. May s.--w, u. G0od.
Ing. well known railroad man and Tor
several years editor Of The Minneapolis
Times. committed suicide here today by
shooting himself In the head The BODY
was found lying In an ouihouse back VI
his lodging house
OoodinR came 10 this city lnst Thurs.
day to lake position as travelling freight
agent with the W. 4 G. H. H. owing 10
~ health he was unable 10 80 20 work
and was under the caro- of physician.
lie left letter 20 the coroner and one
10 his friend, General Manager McCabe
OF the w. & G. II. II.
The letter 20 tho coroner stated that an
Inquest was unnecessary, ana his was
simply case OF "too much politics and
bad luck" The letter 10 McCabe was a
lengthy one and among other things zald:
Il don't know why am going 20 DO H.
must be crazy. but this IL the only way
out Of H." lie enclosed a roll of green
backs. which he requested BE- sent 20 his
wife.
dOodlnE was a man Of temperate habits.
well educated and OF refined tastes lie
leaves a wife and three children IN Min
nenpOlin.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method aud beneficial
effects u the well known remedy,
SYhUi ~ FI0B, manufactured by the
NAtiFonsiA Flo SYnur CO., illustrate
The value ~ obtaining the liquid lnKa'
tive principles Of plaDtA known a. be-
incidentally laxative aud presenting
them la the form most refreshing to tho
taste and acceptable to the nyhtcml II
u the ono perfect strengthening laNh.
tive, cleansing the system cifcctunlly,
diApclling colds, headaches and fcyorh
gently yet promptly and enabling one
70 overcome hnbitual constlpation per.
manontly ltA perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub.
stance, aud Ia acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make II the ideal
laxative.
In tho process Of manufacturing hgs
arc used. aS they are pleasant 10 tho
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of tho
remedy ARE obtained from SIENNA aud
other aromatic plantn. by method
known 10 the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRur
Co only. In order 10 get la beneficial
effects and 10 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on tho front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN YRAHcInoo. CAL
LouinvTi.LH ny. NEW YoRk. ny.
foT sale BY all Druggists. Price 10. yer bottle
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-09
DEWEY TO COME HOME.

WASHINGTON. May alt was stated
at the navy department today that Ad-
inlral Dewey viii come from Manila d.
rec, 60 New York. when he returns 60
the United stAtoa However, II was
added the admiral will not start until
the commisslon OF which he 10 a inombtr.
has completed tho Work II has under.
taken. az lras, 20 far an Il relates TO the
restoration of peace to tho Islands. tn
reason for bringing the flagship olympia
to New York instead u having her come
to Ban Francisco. where phc was built
IL said to be- primarily because Admiral
Dewey desires 10 make the passage on
hls own iagrbip but also fof the reason
that the Marr Island yard threatens 20
h~ overwhelmed Win repair work as
soon az the numerous vessels Of Dcwcy'H
r,c. begin to return 90 the United states.
.nr 4
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President OF the Island informs
Otis That the Natives Are
loyal to United States.
ENTIRELY IGNORE AGUINALDO
SegroS' Soldiers March Under the
American Flag With as Much En-.
thusIasm as Native Americans.

NEW YORK. May S--A dispatch 10 th'
Journal and Advertiser from IlOngkon
raysi N, IAeson. brother OF the loyaI
president Of tho ISLAND 0f Negf0s. arrived
hofv today bearing letter OF lntrodue.
ton from General OTIS Ills mission II
10 purchase steamers Tor trade among
the Islands under tho American flag In
an interview, ~, Laozon said!
Tho proclamation " tho American
commissioners Ia entirely satisfactory,
II gives uu autonomy and greater liber.
alily than We demanded We believe
that America Will not fool uH with trca.
llss " Spain has fooled u.s.
"AEuinaldo was honest as long as he
was under tho influence ot Dewey and
wlldmau. but he listened 10 tho state.
menls Of tho iionEkonE jubIa. who are
American traitors.
"NeHron wants nothing TO do with
AEunaldoa peace conference. We are
as loyal a. New York. and our soldiers
NOW march under tho American nag"
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GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS WANTED

Office OF c. Q. NJ. Vancouver Barracks
Wash. May s. 1899 Sealed proposals, in
duplicate, will be received here until II
O'Clock a. m. May Is, lSs. and then
opened. for transportation Of troops and
supplies, from Seattle Wash, TO Wrangel
and Dyea, Alaska. and from Wrangel
and Dyea to Seattle. Wash. Information
furnished here or by Quartermaster, Sc
attle Wash. L. S. reserves the right to
reject or accept any or all proposals or
any part thereof Envelopes containing
proposals should be marked proposals
for transportation OF troops and supplies
and addressed to undersigned. ]. W.
JACOBS, c. Q. NJ.
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The anclen,s believed tnat rheumatism
was the work Of demon within a man.
Auy one who has had an attack Of seiatic
or lnHammatory rheumatism will agree
that the infiiction is demOnlac enough to
warrant the belief. II has never been
claimed that Chamberlain's Pain Balm
would cast out demons. but it will cure
rheumatism. and hundreds bear testi-
mony to the truth Of this statement one
application relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which It affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
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Deputy Marshsis Securing the
District at Waraner Pick
Ing Up Suspects.
TRAIN CONDUCTOR ARRESTED
George Olmstead Who Was In Com
mand Of Train Stolen BY Rioters iu
Jail Employing NOn-Union Men.

WALLACE. Idaho. May s-Hcayy rains
today made HE unpleasant for the pris-
eners In the stockadc at Wardner. Dep
uty marshala are SIN securing the dis.
lrlct picking up an occasional suspect
The most important arrest today was
George Olmstcad conductor of the train
which the rioters stole. lie ran fran
Burke 10 Wallace Cor years. yet ne per-
slris he did not recognize any OF the
crowd.
the soldiers have all been taken from
Canyon creek the last coming down to-
day
The order Of Attorney General Hayes
10 employ only non-union men will be
obeyed generally. and all the mines Will
Keep closed awaiting the arrival Of the
new men, Bunker Hill is wlrking about
n mon under ground that mine being the
only one having a supply Of non-union
fnrn
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HEAVY VOLUME OF WATER.

GoS ANGELES. Cal, May S--A well
which spouts large column OF water
from ~ TO ~ feet high has been opened
near Whittier In this county. While the
men we're at work an enormous volume
OF water. under tremendous pressure.
shoI out OF the mouth Of the we'll, Ever
since the fow began It has steadily KEEP,
up The country around is Hooded and
no means OF controlling the stream has
Yet been found.
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II is the careful mother who teaches
her children how to handle books.
SUMMER TERM OF NORMAL SCHOOL

A summer term OF ten weeks will be
held at the State Normal School at Mon
mouth. beginning Tuesdty June 26th.
The regular work Of the school, including
the preparation for all state and county
examinations will be given by the nor
NAL faculty, Grades made will be credited
toward graduation. Tuition $625. Board
and lodging from $3.50 to SS per week.
Total expense from $S5 to $40. For an
address Secretary of the
Faculty, Normal School. Monmouth.
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PROPOSALS FOR TUEL.

Once Of c. Q. NJ, Vancouver Barracks,
Wash May ., 1899, Sealed proposals, in
tripncate, will be received here until
II o'clock a. M. June 2, 1899, and then
opened, for furnishing fuel at the sew
eral military posts in this department
for fiscal year commencing July lst, lS99.
Information furnished here or by quar-
termasters at posts, U. S. reserves right
to reject or accept any or all proposals
or any part thereof, Envelopes contain
ing proposals should be marked: PRO
posa!s fer Fuel at -" and addressed to
undersigned. j. w. JACOBS, c. @. NJ.
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| consider 1t not only pleasure but a
duty owe to my neighbors to tell about
the wonderful cure effected in my case
by the timely use OF Chamher,ain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, ! was
taken very badly with lux and procured
a bottle OF this remedy, A few doses Of
1t effected permanent cure, take
pleasure In recommending It to others
suffering from that dreadful disease
j. w. LYNCH. Dorr, w. Va. This remedy
is sold by Charles Rogers,
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First Nebraska. HOar was nsighbor.
ing farm boy and tho two had attended
the aeme country school The sorrowing
giri took her fathers shot gun ana re.
firing 10 her room went 10 work deilber.
ptey 10 prepare for her death. sho re-
moved ono Of her slippers ana placing
tho muEzle Of the Run oyer her heart
pushed tho trigger " the weapon win
her toe. Death was instantaneous. The
girl left letter 10 ser parents saying
she could not bear her grief longer ana
saying Hho preferred death.
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NOTICE. ASTORIA B. & L. AssoCIA.
TION.

ASTORIA, April 9, 1Sss-To the stock
holders Astoria Building and Loan As
sociatlon: Notice is hereby given that
the regular annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Astoria Building and Loan
Association will be heid May 9, 1899, being
the first Tuesday after the first Wednes-
day in May-in accordance with Article
", Sections /. 2. and OF the bylaws
for the election Of directors and the
transaction OF such other business as
may come before said meeting. At p.
m. on the day OF said meeting the share
holders will consider the ratification or
rejection of the action of the board Of
directors in accepting the proposition OF
the Equitable Savings and Loan Associa-
uon OF Portland-for a transfer OF the
business and assets of this Association
10 the Equitable. WIN. H. BARKER,
Attest. W. L. ROBB, President.
Secretary.
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CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given 10 all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants endorsed
prior 10 May = 1857. 10 present the same
to the county treasurer al his once. l6i
Tenth street. for payment. Interest ceases
after this date.
Dated Astoria. Ore. this 0th day OF
April. lEe. II. THOMPSON,
County Treasurer.