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The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06
Ingenuity of = brooklyn Black Cat

Ingenuity of . brooklyn Black Cat.
A family in Brooklyn was recently
annoyed every morning by finding the
bottle of milk left by the milkman
en- the front stoop knocked over and
the contents gone. One night men,
Der of the family volunteered 20 get up
early the next morning and watch for
the culprit. Soon after the young man
had taken up his station he was re-
warded by seeing large black cat
come across the veranda. knock over
the bottle and calmly lap up the milk
which had been spilled. New the fam
lily puts out large tin CAM. Y. Sun
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

Maj.-Gen. William II. Shafter. L. S.
A.. has been relieved from the COM
mand of the department of the east.
and assigned 20 the command of the
department of California. to relieve
Maj.-Gen. Henry c. Merriam.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

The Toronto (ont) World published,
on the goth, startling editorial under
the heading: Canada On the Brink. :"
in which il warned the people OF that
country that times are critical. so far
as the maintenance of Canada as a
free, independent and integral portion
of North America is concerned. The
editor believes that the United States
is bound TO annex the Dominion, prob
ably with England's consent.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

The French ministry OF the colonies
denies the report that Dreyfus has en-
barked from Cayenne on his return TO
France. adding that the court Of cas-
sation alone can decide the question OF
the return of the prisoner.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

Speaker Thomas b. Reed went from
Washington to Portland, Me-, on the
Cd. to attend the funeral of his sister.
Mrs. Conley. He returned to Washing
ing on the night of the Sd.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

John c. Chase. elected on socialis-
tic platform. took the oath OF Office as
mayor of Hayerhill. Mass, on the I'd.
In his inaugural speech Mr.. Chase as
sured the members of the city gov
eminent and the people that every
atom of power" possessed by the
mayer would be exercised in the de-
Tense and support of the principles
of socialism, in so far as they may be
applicable to a municipality"
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

IL is said the great city of London
is in danger of subsistence owing TO the
persistent tunneiing under its founda-
tions. Parliament. at its next sitting.
will deal with the question.
The Forrest City times., 1899-01-06

The closing day of the session of the
fourteenth annual convention of the
American Historical association at
New Haven. Conn. was taken up with
papers and discussions on Colonial
History and Policy"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
THE ASTORIA CLUB

\ club has been organized here With
he name. The Astoria club It's mem.
barshIp is TO br confined to li Astorlans
each one TO be taxpayer and man OF
resolution and decision OF character. II
b, not Taxpayers League nor a
Tax Eyadcrs League" nor u mere
Push club for local purposes
% Is a common point club devoted 20
,he purp0s, ot making Astoria a Pacific
gou-i terminal 1t is secret club. ltg
officer. are secret. So ls i,s membership
The members are pledged to advocate
the question night and day. OF making
Astoria terminal ciy on equal terms
wi;h other Pacific coast cities The agi-
tat.on is 10 be- carried on by means OF
circulars distributed among the farmers
Of the Columbian basin. Il Is also 10 be-
pressed upon the property owners u
Portland In order 10 force the OregonlRn
To- hgh, the Hm-Huntington combine
which has bottled up Astoria and Is in.
tended thereby to ruin Portland and
nal Seattle the mistress of the Aslatlc
commerce FOR the Pacific Northwest
Nine members have already been ad-
mitted Applications may b. made 10
s-a.ed envelope IN care of the Astorian
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
WHO IS TO BLAME

News from Madrid says tha' General
Martinez Campos has insisted upon the
appointment ot a commission to lnyesu-
gat, the conduct of the war and 10 place
The responsibility Carelcsancss and ne
glcct all through the war gave rise 10
the most disastrous conditions, but no
more dangerous than come from NEGLECT
u the health. Il Is every ones duty 20
guard his health. II Is easier 10 Keep u
than regain H. IIoateucr's stomach BIZ
,ers taken honestly will not only create
health. but will preserve g. II is the
medicine which tyr % year, has made
weak stomachs strong, and mas overcome
that terrible dragon, dyspepsia. and all
tho evils such as constipation, bllIousneas,
kidneys and liver troubles, malaria ana
fever and ague, which follow In It's train.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
THE WRONG MR. WRIGHT

Manager selg has secured for the
Fisher opera hous" next wednesday
evening the eminent comedian, Roland
Reed. ana his distinguished company.
including that charming actress. Isadore
Irish who viii present the delightful
comedy, The Wrong Mr., Wright" a
pla- that mas been one Of the big dra-
matte successes of the theatrical season
throughout the country Mr. Reed II
one OF the foremost exponents Of legIti-
mate comedy now before the American
pubic, and his annual tour Of she coun-
try is greeted by succession Of crowded
houses.
In order to secure this splendid attrac-
ton Mr.. Selig mas guaranteed Mr Reeds
manager a certain sum for their appear
ance here, and consequently the prices
for this occasion have been placed at
$40 for reserved seats and at 70 cents
for the balcony, ghe same as this attrac-
tIon receives throughout the country.
The play will be- produced In the same
careful manner and with precisely the
same company as appeared with Mr.
Reed during his run in New York City
and during his recent engagement In San
Francisco and as It will be seen next
Monday night at the Marquam Grand,
Portland Seats for the engagement will
be- on sale next Tuesday at 9 a. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
ToDAY'S WEATHER
Occasional rain.
AROUND TOWN.

Fresh Strawberries today at the Parlor.
Rooms for Rent-Apply upstairs. Good
man Building.
Fresh smoked Columbia river smell, a;
the Pat Market
Best 5-cent meal. Rising Sun restaur-
ant. 612 Commercial street
Found-Two keys, attached to a steel
chain. Apply a, AstOrian oftice.
Those who have tried the fee cream
served at the Parlor say It is the best
in the city.
Best California wine % cents per gal
lon. Alex Gilbert. sole agent Cor Astoria.
Telephone S.
The tug Samson, with a rock barge in
tow for Grays harbor. crossed out yes
terday morning.
The seven-months-old son Of Joseph
Brown died yesterday at the residence
Of its parents, corner Sixth and Bond.
A lumber schooner sailed into the
harbor yesterday and proceeded 20 the
Knappton mills Her name could not
be learned.
The contract for building a dock at
the old Kinney cannery was let yester-
day TO Leander Lebeck by the Columbia
River Packers Association.
Rambler and Ideal bicycles for sale or
rent. Repairs and sundries at lowest
rates. Cali at cyc!ery, 5S Bond street
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
After May the Astoria Wood Yard
Company will deliver Knappton Mills
slab wood at your door. sawed, for sz5o
per cord. Leave orders with F. L. Parker
or at the Astoria Wood YARD.
The W. c. T. U. will meet this after
noon at 2 O'Clock. Every member is
earnestly requested to be present. as
there is special and important business
to transact. By order Of the president,
Mrs. c. A. Gearhart.
The New Creamery Restaurant Bond
street. near the alley between nth and
ISth streets. serves the best Scent meal
ever set out in Astoria. Everything is
new. neat and clean, and absolute salts.
faction IL guaranteed all patrons.
W. A. Gaines private stock whisky,
handled exclusively in Astoria by John
La Carlson, Is one Of the most popular
beverages sold. Its purity and quality
are guaranteed, and It is especially rec
commended for family use. II is sold in
any quantity at the corner OF Twelfth
and Bond streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance It may be best to render
It promptly. but one should remember to
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The best and most simple
and gentle remedy IS the Syrup Of Figs,
manufactured by the California Zig
Syrup Company
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
RAILROAD EXCURSION.

The Past 5achems excursion from
Portland TO Seaside, Sunday May "A,
win make rate Of 75c for round trip
TO Seaside from Astoria, Train will
leave Astoria about 1920 a. m Tickets
are on sale at office Of Astoria & Colum-
bla River Ry, co. and al depot Cake
walk and grand BAH under the man
agcment of prof Holman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
STATE rREAsrRERs FIRST NOTICE

SALBM. May 10. 1880. Notice Is hereby
given that there are funds on hand with
which to redeem all outstanding state
warrants endorsed "Prescnted and not
paid for want OF funds" prior to this date.
with the exception Of those drawn on
the swamp land fund, the state scalp
bounty fund and those drawn on the
general fund for conveying insane TO
the asylum since February 2G 1883, and
that all such warrants, properly en-
dorsed. will be paid upon presentation
at this office, Interest thereon ceaslng
from and after this date.
CHAs. $. MOORE. State Treasurer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
no CURE A COLD m ONE DAY

Take Laxative Brono Quinins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. u c. The genuine has L. b.
Q. on each tablet. For sale BY Charles
Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
WALKER HoNoRED.

, ST. LOUIS, May 1O.--Commander Asa
Walker, Of the Concord, will be the guest
Of 81, Louis next month. He won fame
as an officer Of Dewey's feet at Manila,
the Concord assisting in the destruc-
ton Of the Sapnish feet.
Commander Walker will be Joined here
by his wife from Frankfort, Ky. He Is
now en- route across the Pacific and will
be succeeded on the Concord by Com
mander s. NJ. Ackley. Commander
Walker and his wife will visit relatives
here
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The steamer Electric will leave her
dock for Fort Candy Friday, May r.
al $50 p. m. for the dance. All persons
holding Invitations viii please take
notice. COMMITTEE.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

II you wish to hear the lates, song,
call at the Fashion, 80 Astor street
Kopp's best always on tap.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

A special train, consisting Of two pri-
yate cars and diner and bearing
party composed Of General H. Hubbard
first vice president Of the Southern Pa
cifc Company. Julius Krutschnltt, gen
eral manager Of the Southern Pacific, w.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Cream Pure Rye Americas dueSt
whIskey, The only pure goods, guaran-
teed rich and mellow, John l. Carlson.
sole agent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

It's doctors business 10 study health
Doctors confidently recommend Harper
whisky, sold by Foard & Stokes Co, As
toris. oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The regular meeting ~ the Taxpayers
League was held last evening AZ the
usual hour. Notwithstanding the in-
clcmency ot the weather there was
large attendance, and number ot new
members were admitted The committee
on city government rendered a complete
and comprehensive report showing the
financial condition OF the city from year
10 year for the period OF the last eight
years. The report was discussed AZ con-
siderable length and referred 60 the
committee on statistics. by whom Dc will
De tabulaied In its proper place In
showing which that committee Is now
preparing and mas well In hand Many
suggestions were made by various mem
bers present as 70 the most feasible
means for certain desired re,rgnch-
men,s in municipal expenses. /, is un-
drrs,ood that ,he league has In coo-
temptation public statement bearing
upon some OF Us Investigations, and the
ac,ua; condition OF the city and county
affairs thereby disclosed,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Today being Ascension day. there will
be divine services at Grace Church at
$50 a. m. and J;S0 p, m,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Las; night was the regular weekly
night OF the ladies at the A. T. {, bowl
ing alleys. Miss Laws won the weekly
pin by a score OF 49,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

An otherwise lovely toilet can be ruined
by a freak parasol.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The sudden death ot Rev pr Thor.
burn. late chancellor of the consolidated
Methodist University ot Portland, and
the pastor ~ Centenary church ot that
city az the time Of his death, was a
great shock to tho Mcthodlsts W As.
toria. Dr. Thorburn was taken with a
congcSuvr chill at 10 o'clock on Mon
day evening from the cfrrcts ~ which
he failed to rally, death resulting whllo
In au unconscious state. abou, nine ON
Tuesday evening. rhoburn camc % a
prominent religious family. being the
son NJ bishop J. NJ Thoburn " tho
Methodist Episcopal church He was
born IN Nynce Tai, India October T. iS62
tie was hrough, 20 this country during
infancy and remained here until after
graduating from Allegheny college. which
Is the institution tha. pu. the dnishing
touches on President McKlulrys tduca.
ton. Chancellor Thoburn early ln lt!,
developed a strong liking 'or religious
educational and Journalistic work in
l>N9 Mr. Thoburn married Mis- Adelaide
Bennett. AZ Hutchinson. Kan. where
Mrs, Thoburns relatives san reside Fou'
children arc let, w!,h ,At widowed
mother 90 lament ,hc loss uf loving
husband and father Tn. utlr once ar.,
Wilson boy " 9. Isabella, 81 ucrn.ce.
4. and Bennett pr Thorpuyns hva.th
Was much broken while n mission,
ary work in Wda. uUI SO %, zoe
returned 70 this country ,n lN; ON yc-
covering. he took the chair % history n
the Southwest Kansas college. which Doc
retained until lS0, when hr removed 30
Whaicom. Wash. There be- organized
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. At.
ter residence OF TWO wars there he was
elected chapcellor ol Puget sound uni.
vtrslty az Tacoma whoch position he
retained until the consolidation Of that
school with the Portland university The
funeral services viii bc held at Cen
tenary church this afternoon, and Will
De- attended by many prominent Mc,ho-
dists throughou, this section Of the
northwest
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

a. Curtis, engineer " maintenance ot
way. and A. =, Doty, secretary OF tho
Pacific Improvement Company, all guests
ot President Hammond, " the A, \ G.
n. r., arrived down from Portland at
noon yesterday, The train ran through
from Portland without stop, and artcr a
short stay at the depot continued IN
20 Seaside, where the narty alightcd and
spent couple " hours, Tho return
trip was made around the New Astoria
branch. and ON arriving NJ Astoria stops
wrrc made at Elmorcs, George \ narkcr
and Hanthorn's caNNcrics which We're IN
fun operation and whore the party was
shown the cn,ire process ot canning the
Royal Chinook salmon. The trip To As.
torla was made simply ~ side run, al
Mr. Hammond's invitation, incidental TO
tho annual tour ~ Inspection " southern
Pacific properties which brought the
party north Much admiration was cx-
pressed Tor the complete and substantial
construction ~ the A. N g, road Tho
city was seen at disadvantage owing
20 the heavy fall NJ rain which over.
hung the entire time. hut the extent AND
beauty " the harbor were commented
On by members " the party The return
trip 20 Portland was made In advance "
the regular train Mr. Hubbard stated
that visit % tho Sound would also ho
made after the return to Portland, but
the trip had otherwise no special signlh.
cance,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

A shady tsmly ,rce Is no, as desirable
AS on. In a quls, nook by baohhns
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The funeral Of Claude Brown. infant
son ot Joseph Brown, will be held from
Pohrs undertaking parlors at ? o'clock
this afternoon, The interment VIII be at
Greenwood
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Much interest is being taken by music
lovers in the concerts given nightly oy
the ANNE sisters ladies' orchestra At
the Louvre. very atiractice program
is presented this week and is rendered IN
manner that canno; De excelled. and
should be heard to be appreciated The
concerts are pronounced 10 be the best
ever given in this city. AstorIans should
not fail to visit this popular resort where
a most enjoyable evening can Be spent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The contention between the ship How
ard D. Troop and the boarding house
people was amicably settled yesterday,
the sailors IN the custody Of the court
being reshipped before Vice Consul cher
~, and the crew supplemented also by
six other sailors brough, from Portland
by Larry sullivan. |, Is understood that
the termination ot the AFFAIR was a Vie
tory for the ship, the additional sailors
being supplied by sullivan free OF *.
p,nse. and the costs involved In III evari-
Gus legal proceedings being also paid
by him. The Troop now has her full
complement, OF men. and +, is Captain
Coruiug's intention 20 put TO sea today
provided weather conditions are favor
able.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The opposition line steamer Grace
Dollar arrived in from san Francisco
yesterday morning She had considera-
bic freight for local merchants, which
was discharged at the Ninth street dock
and brought a fair passenger list. About
loJ tons Of her freight was consigned 70
Portland merchants. She will call al
Aberdeen on the trip both ways. The
Grace Dollar is new boat being built
al San Francisco last year. She registers
iN tons net and 63S tons gross,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

wanted-Man with little money In
every county in Oregon and Washington.
to sell the Best" Incandescent Lamps;
makes own gas; 100 candle. Cheapest
Light known. The Best" lncandescent
Lamp Co. lSS Third street. Portland. Or.
Higgins & SQuier. Managers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Coroner Pohl held an inquest yester-
day over the body Of Frank Turco, who
was found dead in his room Monday
evening at the corner Of Ninth and As
tor streets The jury was composed Of
the following: VIM. Chance Charles
Wesche, T. B. Loughery, A. r. Cyrus,
r. c. Lee and N. NJ. Flynn. Frank
Della was the first witness called. He
stated that he had seen the deceased the
evening previous to his death Turco
to be despondent and said he
was sick had no money and did not want
to become burden on any one. On part
ing with Della, Turco said that was
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Considerable excitement was caused in
the vicinity OF Tenth and Commercial
streets yesterday afternoon by the re-
port OF TWO pistol shots. The shots were
fired by Officer kimball al a vagrant
named oscar Lindross. who tried 10 es-
cape while being marched TO the city
Jail ILndross Is a well known char
acter in the lower end OF town, where
officer Kimball arrested him on a charge
of nghting and being drunk and disor-
Derby He went along quietly By the
side OF the officer until the Occident ho-
tel corner was reached. when he bolted
up Tenth street Kimball called upon
him 10 halt. but L!ndross paid no atten-
tiou to the command and kept on run
ming. The officer then pulled his re-
volver and fired. aimed, be says, at ,h"
sidewalk at the corner OF the Astoria
National Bank The pistol report only
served 70 increase the speed of LIndros
and the officer fired a second time just
a. the officer turned the corner of Tenth
ana Duane United States Marshal
Houser happened 20 be in the vicinity
and Intercepted Lindross Officer Kim
ban then took his prisoner TO the sta
tjon without further trouble.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

For the anniversary meeting Bapus,
societies 20 b. held in San Francisco
May 24-5l the o. r. & y. Co. will make
a rate OF $500 for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale May 18th and End For fur
ther particulars inquire at ticket office
on o. r. & y. dock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Strawberries and cream a, the ParlOr,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Postmaster Mcdonald announces that
letters for the following named persons
remain uncalled for al the postotiice:
Salvador AnOEta, Jakobl Bledala (2J, En-
ma Chamberlln. Charles DObbins Miss
Estella Hunt ~, Mrs. Melissa Jennings,
Chas Kelley Alice ]. Lavender jacob
Lindstrom. Mrs. Lundwell, Joe Moulett
Sissie Paulson, c. A. Sorenson. Miss
Lima Tern, Joseph S Thompson D.
Tucker. Kaisa Varanga. Foreign-John
Johansen Miss Helen LuccasOn, Charley
Peterson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The funeral OF vhe late Alexander Nal
colin was held from Redmens hall al l
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and the
remains taken to Greenwood cemetery
gor intermeni.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

DR.. Hill Hastings Of the United States
marine hospital service, who has just
arrived here from Seattle. says the gov
ernment proposes 70 establish q most
complete dlslnfeciant plant and barracks
for a quarantine station at the mouth OF
the river Or. Hastings has visited the
proposed site at the old Robertson can
merry al Knappton. and believes no bet
ter selection could have been made The
site is an Isolated one and Is supplied
with plenty Of spring and running water
the year round. The Old cannery build
lns will be used for barracks for lnm-
grants and will be altered somewhat AMI
repaired by the government The ma
chinery for the barracks will be built
m the coast, but Dr. Hastings Is ready
al present to do what he can for emer-
gency work. DR.. Hastings came from
Washington city BY way OF the Sound
and Portland, and made an effort to
purchase a boarding steamer at both
places. A suitable boat could not be
found. and 1t will be necessary for the
government to build one for that pur-
pose. This Will be the fourth quarantine
station on the coast, the other stations
being located at Port Townsend, San
Francisco and San Diego DR.. Hastings
will remain here indefinitely This is
his first visit TO Astoria, and he is very
fayorably Impressed with the location OF
the city and the mouth Of the Columbia
river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

The state OF California. which was due
TO arrive yesterday, was day late on
leaving San Francisco, owing 10 an ac-
eident to her machinery. She Is expected
in ;his morning