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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Contractor palmecrg Is pushing tho
work en- the creamery building ne is
erecting for Judge Bowiby on Commercial
street above the depot The frame work
is up and the building win soon Dc on
closed, and its completion will not be
later than two weeks hence. The build.
ing viii be AxtO feet two stories high,
and IL Is the intention to make Il dne
Of the mos, complete creamery plants on
this coast, One by one the Industries OF
Astoria grow, and their Development has
but just commenced.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Best California wine % cents per gel
lon Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone 50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The new Creamery Restaurant Bond
street. near the alley between llth and
18th streets, esryes the best S-cent meal
ever set out in Astoria. Everything is
new, neat and clean. and absolute salts
faction IS guaranteed all patrons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Tonight a superior production Of La
Belle Marie is promised Miss Shirley
has successfully toured the east in this
play and with the present superb COM
pany IN her support she has repeated
that success on the Pacific slope. As the
play is familiar to our theater going pub
lie It Is only necessary 70 say that the
production put up by the Shirley com
any rank far above that Of any other
company which has played the piece on
the coast. Miss Shirley herself claims
La Belle as one Of her most emphatic
HIS. and certainly the receptions ac-
corded her everywhere would seem TO
prove H. Ticket buyers may be assured
Of a fine performance. Saturday after
moons matinee bill is announced as Lost
For Day" a farce comedy in three
acts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Miss Shirley and her clever company
were greeted with another crowded house
at Fishers opera house last evening u,
being the second performance by the
company, The clever farce ~ Happy
Pair" was put on as curtain raiser
There are bu, two characters In this piece
and they are represented by Miss SHIRLEY
and Mr.. Frank Cooley The piece was
very funny ana succeeded In putting Ihc
audience In good humor The play
proper followed. it being The two act
romantic comedy. Child ot the Reg.-
ment." This play has been presented
here before. bur never in the manner
Il was put on last evening From the
very first entrance Of Pumberniklc, who
was OH so brave C9l TO the anal curtain
when Josephine gets the man Of her
choice. the players had the house, II
was triumph for the Shirley company
The company has presented both emo
sional and comedy dramas here and have
made successes IN both Miss shirley as
Josephine was excellent. IN fact the hon
ors ut the play rest between her and
Mr.. Lincoln j Plumer as Pumbernlckel
who had the lat comedy role OF tho play.
and kept the audience In an uproar.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Best 16-cent meal. Rising Sun restaur-
ant. si2 Commercial street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Rambler and Ideal bicycles ror sale or
rent Repairs and sundries at lowest
rates. Can at cyclery. 533 Bond street.
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
Gold medals to HARPER whiskey at
New Orleans and Worlds Fair, Chicago.
Try II. you win endorse the judges YER
dict. Sold by Foard & Stokes Co., As
toria. Oregon.
After May the Astoria Wood Yard
Company will deliver Knappton Mills
slab wood at your door, sawed, for $50
per cord. Leave orders with F. L. Parker
or at the Astoria wood Yard.
Kelly's transfer wagons deliver box
wood to any part Of the city on short
notice. AL orders left at Zapfs furni-
ture store, $50 Commercial street, viii
receive prompt attention Telephone
nA.
Fredericksburg Music Hall, corner OF
Seventh and Alder streets Portland. Or
4AAeu IAhaS enter tdAAuienhb every evening
The only family resort in that city. All
kinds Of refreshments. All delieacies in
season. Admission free. Louis Dam
Iiasch, proprietor.
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 "Bes" Incandescent
Lamp Co.. 1888 Third street, Portland. Or
Huggins E. squier. Managers.
W. A. Gaines private stock whiskey.
handled exclusively in Astoria by John
L. Carlson. is one of the most popular
beverages sold. It's purity and quality
are guaranteed. and It is especially rec
commended for family use. Il is sold in
any quantity At the corner - Twelfth
and Band Etrss:a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The I. r. & y. engine which dropped
overheard a few days ago IS yet lying
in the bay. The passenger coach has
been lifted on the dock and was placed
back on the track I; was found 70 have
received but slight damage. The removal
of the engine will probably be done oy
Joseph suprenant, OF this city, who went
to Ilwaco yesterday to look over the
work The property on which the accl-
dent occurred Is in litigation between
the railroad company and the city OF
Ilwaco. and the case Is now in the higher
courts pending final adjustment. Fire
man Bush. who was the most seriously
hurt in the accident, ls rapidly recovering
from the effects of his cuts and bruises
and will suffer no permanent injury
from the accident.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

County Clerk wherity yesterday grant
ed marriage license to Albert Void
and Sofe Johnson. both OF Uniontown.
Business in Clerk wherity's matrimonial
bureau has been little slack OF late
the inclemen, weather evidently inter-
fering with the archery practice OF the
fairy god whose arrows bring such
ecstatic happiness to the Wiling victims
With the coming Of those balmy sum-
mer days for which Astoria's climate Is
noted when evening strolls will cause the
young people to lightly turn TO thoughts
Of love. Claisop's genial clerk expects
a great boom in license business at his
Office. and would advise young men feel
ing the pangs OF the tender passion 10
come early and avoid the rush.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Rooms for Rent-Apply upstairs. Good
man Building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

gram wen worthy OF the occasion Is
being prepared and those who attend will
be sure Of highly enjoyable time, The
public will be invited for woodmen are
always ready TO share their entertain.
ments with their friends.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

s. II. Wlllett. the Duane street timer
and D.ummer, finished this week putting
in the pipes fOr the blower On the new
planer lately put in at he Cla,sop mills.
They We're Of galvanized iron, and II
was quite an intricate job owing TO the
distance and numerous crooks made TO
get around the machinery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Chairman q, {, Fulton OF the regatta
committee has received a telegram trom
Senator Mcbride staung that he has tho
promise from the navy department ot a
warship to be In Astoria during the
r,'gatta week hut tho senator states
that /, has been diticulI matter to So.
curc warshlp, as arrairs In the Phil
lppines have bccn 50 unsettled that the
govrrnmcu, does not allow vessels OF
It's Pacific squadron to be brough, home
vNceps upon the most urgent reasons
Now that affairs are taking morr
peaceful turn, Astoria may expect to be
honored by visit rrom one ot Uncle
Sans famous nghting ships, senator
Mcbride has assured the regatta officials
tina, hr will keep their rqurts constantly
~ before the navy department. until the
orders aro given TO send a vessel to the
Columbia Co take part In what promises
TO be the greatest water carnival ever
held on the Pacific coast, The rcga,,a
management propose TO add many ncw
features that will make the program t'r
this year Tar eclipse the splendid enter.
ainmcn,s for which ,hc regatta has been
heretofore noted,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

A ship was reported on the river BY
the noon report from the cape yesterday.
The tug went down to nee; her, but she
hauled of to sea toward evening. She
Is supposed 10 be the British ship Mac
Dun with cargo Of jute bags from
Calcutta.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Fair catches of salmon continue to be
made in the river and up to the presen,
time the pack Is considerably ahead OF
former years. Many OF the gilluet,ers
have done we'll, especially those using
small mesh nets az the mouth OF the
river. The middle river is said 10 be
rising. and as result some Of the sein-
ers were reported yesterday as having
suspended operations, In the event OF a
freshet which Is expected later on. the
seiners believe but little will De done
IN their line unul the latter part OF the
season.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Captain Parker, of the steamer Ilwaco,
has much difficulty in avoiding fisher
mems nets on the run between this city
and Ilwaco Yesterday on the trip down
one Of these accidents occurred. The
I,waco was running along the cork line
Of net, at the end Of which another net
lay diagonally across. The Ilwaco crossed
over the latter, cutting through II as
far as the center Captain Parker says
IL Is very difficult 10 see the corks Of
ne. at the mouth OF the river owing to
the rough water. The injuries sus-
taiaed by nets as a result Of being run
oyer by the Ilwaco are not, however,
Captain Captain Parker says, as bad a.
those inflicted By the river boats, as the
Hwaco cuts clean 10 about the middle OF
the net without lacerating the web.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

J, q. Day, who is an extensive contract
or with headquarters at Portland, Is IN
the ciry for few days while inspecting
the dredging work his Arm is doing
ABREAST oi the o. II, & n. dock. Ad-
mlral Day has host OF warm friends
IN Astoria, who kindly remember him Tor
the blk hearted manner IN which ne took
part In the regatta last year in max
ing It the splendid success 1t was,
Admiral Day is true friend upon
whom Astoria can rely Tor the fullest CO.
operation IN making the regatta this
y az the greatest yet held.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The Astoria Military band has been en-
gagged 20 furnish music for Decoration
DaV.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The towbcat Hercules arrived from
Portland yesterday with a rock barge IN
tow. The Hercules is new boat and
carries the machinery taken from the
wrecked Yukon river steamer s,aghound.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Up TO yesterday ISIS hshermen's IL
censes had been taken out at the office
OF the state isA commissioner in this
city. There have been So net licences
and FIVE seine licenses issued. But TWO
trap licenses have been taken out. as the
traps are nearly al! located on the Wash
lngton side OF the river. TWO set net
licenses have been taken. As yet none
OF the canneries have taken out their IL
censes. but as the time limit expires with
this month and severe penalties are at
tached .or failure 20 comply with the
Law. they. as well as the dereIict fish.
ermen, will doubtless contribute their
share toward the hatchery fund,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Drifted Snow -four $50 at the Pat
Market
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

II. Paulson. a fisherman. had his hand
quite badly cut yesterday while trying 10
entangle his net from fish trap. He had
a close call from a capsize. and he counts
himself lucky TO get OF with a hurt hand
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Rambler and Ideal bicycles ror sale or
rent. Repairs and sundrieS at lowest
rates. Can at cyclery, 5s3 Bond street
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The private family rooms In connection
with Jsff's Telephone saloon Nave been
renovated and present a very neat ap-
peaancs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The name OF y. P. sorenson should
have appeared In the list Of subscrio-
ers 10 the Lewis and Clark road fund
published in yesterdays As,orian. in
stead OF v T. Parson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The government persists IN using the
stoves OF Bridge. Beach & Company.
One was ordered from the Eclipse Hard
ware Company yesterday for the light
shin
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

]. A. Harpes, editor Of the Lsnnetar,
returned last evening from business
trip to Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The attorney general Of Washington
has recently decided that timber standing
on the state land must be taxed as per-
sonal property. This decision Is OF much
Importance 20 the people OF Pacific and
wahkiakum counties. the SKATE holding
immense bodies Of timber land In these
counties which has heretofore been free
from county and school taxes. As the
state q Washington Is holding It's tim
Der a, from 81 70 s. per thousand, a few
townships OF state land means quite an
addition 20 the taxable property In
sparsely settled counties like Pac'tinc and
Wahkiakum.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Mrs. Julius Strauss and Mrs, J, Kline
will leave this evening to visit friends
in Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The members OF Charity Lodge De-
gree Of Honor. art requested 10 meet a;
their hall today Special business will be
transacted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Mrs. Mary Brown Is having the two
cottages she owns on Nineteenth near
Duane street remodeled and fixed up
50 as TO make them more modern in their
convenisnces.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The British ship Yarana arrived in tow
from Portland yesterday, wheat laden
for Queenstown for orders. She will BE-
towed to sea today II the weather is
favorable
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The Woodmen and Ladies Of the Wood
mems Circle are preparing for an open
meeting which they propose to give some
evening the last Of next week in their fine
new hall in the Page block. Among the
notables from abroad they expect, is F.
A Falkenburg, Of Denver, the grand
head consul Of the order, and Mrs. Car
rie c. Vanorsdall, Of Pendleton, grand
guardian Of the Women's Circle. A pro-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

Queen VicJorlas birthday wag ceie-
brated by a few Of the British residents,
who met at The rooms Of Attorney Frank
Sp.ttie yesterday evening. A dinner had
been prepared for the occasion The
toasts responded TO were the The
health of the Queen" The President Of
The United S.a.es' The evening was
spent in songs and speechmakEg and the
e mpany did not dispgrse until late.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-25

The office building and machine shop
that j. E. Ferguson is erecting on the
south side Of Bond street. between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets for the
Columbia Electrical and Repair Com
panN is rapidly nearing completion. It
will be 40x9O feet, two stories high. II
viii be a substantial block, and will afford
ample room for the electric company's
business which is rapidly growing while
keeping pace with the growth Of Astoria.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15

Jack Mcdonald was caller Monday. Matt Laughlin is back looking happy and we'll.
 Prof. Insley was on the Island last Saturday.
 Mrs. Smith and Mrs. O'Connor ere at Juneau last Saturday.
 Charles Wortman visited the town across the channel Friday last.
 Judge Pratt of Skagway, is in at tendance in court.
 The Douglas Fire Department will meet next Friday night at 8:3o p. m.
 The OK. Club will give grand ball next Friday evening at Ohman's hall.
 GIL. Johnson has recovered from an attack of the grip and is again at the store.
 Stove pipes and tin chimneys put up on short notice by Wortman and Feusi, Front street.
 MT. c. H. Stevens returned from a visit at Port Townsend, Wash, on the City of Seattle.
 A new line of Ladies' and Gents Mackintoshes just received at the Treadwell store.
 Father Rene, of Juneau, made the Is- land call last week. He is always a welcome visitor on Douglas Island.
 Mir. Charles Wortman has purchased the interest of John Feusi, in the hard ware business of Wortman & Feusi.
 Just received, at the Douglas News Depot, the finest and largest stock ot choice candy, cigars and tobacco in town.
 Billy Stubbins, the popular postmas' ter of this city, has put in stock oi stationery, including blank books and school supplies.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
Mrs. Geo. w. H arvey is sick.

N. Casperson called Monday.
 Try dish of Fresh Eastern Oysters at the Gem.
 The Red Men will meet tonight at Ohman's hall.
 Duncan Smallwood of the Gem Res, taurant called yesterday
 pr. Chisholm of Juneau attended the Bazaar on Friday evening.
 Rev. E. V. Smith, M. E. Pastor, and Mir. o. Sternberg were callers yesterday.
 Mrs. Landsberg called yesterday. She had the church "sack" with her.
 Try the big Chicken Dinner at the Gem Restaurant on Sunday. Only B cents.
 Mrs. E. E. Smith will leave on the Rosalie for short visit to her parents in Seattle.
 Mesdames FaIconer, Replogle and Patton were over to Juneau last Mon. day afternoon.
 Rev. H. J. Gurr, wife and baby of Ju- neau were visiting friends on the Is land yesterday.
 PHI. Fox carries a complete line of Blankets and Quilts that will keep you warm. Come and see for yourself.
 We have just received a complete line of Ladies' and ChiIdren's Leggings, ranging in price from 75 cents to S1.5o per pair at FoX's.
 Make yourself comfortable by wear ing a pair of Felt Shoes or Slippers. Just the thing tow wear during the win ter. For Sale by P. H. Fox.
 MT. and Mrs. M. Laughlin and Mrs. H. Cunningham ot Juneau were visit ing in this city Thursday. They also attended the Bazaar in the evening.
 Judge WeIden, of that excellent law firm of Vim & Weldon, is down from Skagway attending court. He is one of the brightest young lawyers in the west.
 MT. H. F. Morse called Monday and ordered copy of the News sent to his wife at Meta, Cal. We are glad to say that to us, MT. Morse appears to be the "genuine thing"
 Through the kindness of Rev. c. N. RepIogle the Methodists will be able to hold service on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the handsome new Friends church in this city Everybody cor dially invited.
 s. Blum & Go. have the finest store front in Alaska. That enterprising firm has recently expended more than S15OOOO in improving their store build ing. The name of s. Blum & Go. is the synonym for honesty and fair dealing That firm is up to date in everything
 MT. John Feusi has moved into the building east of the News office and will do general shop work consisting of Key making, Umbrella repairing, Saw filing and setting, Furniture repairing, Lock and Gun smith work, etc. A fin CT mechanic than John Feusi never came to Alaska and you can rely on
 44;,,c. cod yUorLy of his shOD
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
Sacred Song Service.

The Misses Larsen, F. A. Insley and Mir. J. B. Denny of Juneau will sing at the Methodist services in the Friends church on next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Everybody invited.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
The District Court.


 The work of the district court goes merrily on and there will be three or four weeks work. Judge Johnson pre- sides with his usual grace and ease, and Marshal Shoup sits near by, the most grave and dignifed looking man in the lot. Gen Friedrich and his assistant, Mir. Daily are keeping their work up, while Clerk Elliott and his assistant, Rogers, are working hard but have lit tie to say.
 A few cases have been disposed of, but a great amount of work with mo- tions and demurrers, has been dis patched.
 Judge Vim is working hard, but is as genial and pleasant all the time, as though he was setting up gin fig to the boys, or telling a good story.
 Judge Held, the old veteran, has more work than he can do, and is one of the best lawyers in Alaska.
 Judge Pratt, real genuine eX-judge, is growing gray in the legal harness and . is a successful lawyer.
 Kelsey, the humorist of the Alaska bar. is in evidence. His family has gone east and he is not so cheerful as he used to be.
 Judge Delaney never changes, he is always the same. He is one of the brainiest men in all Alaska.
 MT Maloney, one of those slick, quiet workers, is getting his labor in at the right place. Everybody has heard of Maloney from the Missouri river west.
 T.J. Donohoe reminds us of that poetical quotation, "He moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to per form"
 Miller, of Dyea, is new one on us. ! If he is as good a lawyer as he is good looking, he is all right. l Jennings, of Skagway, poor fellow, has no title, neither colonel nor judge, but he is one of the real good lawyers of Alaska.
 R. D. Weldon is crawling up toward the top. Besides being good lawyer, he can lay them all out in game of billiards.
 Crews? We'll, we will tell one on him. He objected to the suffciency of a little misdemeanor information in the superior court of King county some four or five years ago, and that fellow had the judge, old Nonsuit Dick, delv, | ing around in the caverns of the Con, stitution of the United States for over an hour, and he made the judge believe it was really unconstitutional. We met him an hour after and he had laughed so hard that his peritoneum became infamed and he cured it with seven drinks of Jesse Moore and Old Crow, in which the writer rendered such valuable assistance as the occa' sion demanded. Crews? Why that fellow is bad one.
 Alaska has a fine bar. It has beer weeded out some, and in all it is the equal of any in the Sound cities, except in numbers.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
r1ethodlst EplscopaI serylces.

Rev. E.V. Smith, the newly appoint ed Methodist pastor for Douglas and Juneau, will preach at the Friends church in this city on Sunday after noon at o'clock. Everybody invited. The Methodist choir of Juneau, which includes Messrs. F. A. Insley, J. B. Denny, and the Misses Larsen, will hold a service of sacred song proceed ing the sermon.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15

Jimmy Corcoran. of the Juneau post office, has been dangerously sick with the typhoid fever at the hospital in that city. We are informed that he IS much improved and on fair way to recovery. Jimmie is an exceptionally fine young man and his many friends will rejoice to hear that he is out of danger.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15

The deputy marshals attending court at Juneau are McNair, Shook, Vawter, McElheney and Staley. They are a pretty good lot of fellows to let alone. The less you have to do with them off cially, the better.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15

A man is very foolish to batch when he can get the best board ever put up on Douglas Island for the small amount of eighty-five cents a day at the Gem Restaurant.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
Wants to See You.

MT. o. Sternberg has been appointed Douglas Island Agent for the Alaska Steam Laundry, of Juneau, and he wants to see you and get yorr laundry, which will be taken when most conven- tent to you and promptly returned, and don't forget, you cannot get better work done even at Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-15
For Sale.

The Nessler property on Front rtreet in this city is for sale. It is the prop erty now occupied by c. A. Lindstrom. For price and terms, enquire at News office. 2t