The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-26


Friends and relatives Os the mis-
sing are just now wondering whether
the naval reserves are basking In the
sunshine OF felicity or eclipsed in a
cloud Of misery,
Presbyterian church services as usual
tomorrow Theme of the morning SER
mon, Lessons from the Eagle" Even
ing theme, Courage" A very cordial
Invitation is extended to all.
The Degree OF Poeohantus gave a
social in Pythian han last night Re
freshments were served during the
evening Only members were present
and all spent very pleasant even
ms. The party separated about 10
O'Clock.
Services at the Norwegian Evangell-
cal church next sunday as follows;
English Sunday school, 9;S0; Nor
wegian services i0;4S a. m. Rev. n,
Peterson. ot Silverton. win preach.
Norwegian services IN the evening by
Rev. NJ. Borge. Of Washington, Iowa.
At the Baptist church tomorrow the
Sunday school will begin promptly at
10 a. m. followed by preaching by the
pastor at II. In the evening COM
nencing at $ O'Clock. the young people
win give a program. subject, Leaders
and Triumphs in Cuba and Porto
Rico" Leader. Ralph r. Knapp.
Swedish Lutheran church; services
in Swedish at 1880 a m No services
In the evening. since the pastor viii
preach In the NJ E. church at Fort
Stevens at p. m. The Sunday school
begins its work again Sunday. Septetn-
Der Srd. at 1878 p. m. All the sunday
school teachers are requested to be
present.
The many friends OF Philip Wildly,
FOR many years connected with the
Palace restaurant. win sympathiEe
with him In the death Of his sister. the
sad news OF which reached him late
Thursday night Mr.. Wildly left at
once for Portland. the home Of the
deceased. where he viii remain until
after the funeral today.
Weather Prophet johnson found 1t
impossible to hold the rain on longer I
than yesterday. Early in the morning
1t began showering. and continued
with but slight interruption throughout
the day. Mr.. Johnson win be dealt
leniently with however, inasmueh as
he accommodated the regatta commit
tee on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The track OF the A & C. railroad has
been completed to New Astoria. the
extension covering a distance OF two
and half miles. The track is not
yet ballasted. but it Is expected that
regular trains viii be running before
this work is done. This will be a great
convenience to the residents Of New
Astoria as that place is being rapidly
settled.
Master Willie Cole, whom every
body knows and esteems for his cour-
teous demeanor, has been given
charge OF the Astorian's young army Of
route boys, and win henceforth direct
their efforts in the hustling vocation
they follow. That Willie win acquit
himself to the satisfaction Of patrons
and the glory Of himself wen goes
with saying.
The steamer Orange Branch arrived
down yesterday lumber laden from
Portland. Part Of the cargo was taken
on board at the Rainier mill. The
Orange Branch is fully laden and car
ries nearly 100000 feet, one OF the
largest cargoes Of lumber that ever
left the Columbia river. She is bound
for the Orient and viii leave out today,
weather permitting.
About p men are at work on the
foundation Of the government barracks
at Fort Stevens. The foundation is Of
brick and will require over three weeks
for completion. About 50 men viii be
employed on the main work when It
is commenced. The a. & c. railroad
track is now being rapidly extended
to the fort and the laying Of the rails
inside Of the reservation will begin
shortly.
The Columbia, which win leave this
port for San Francisco this morning,
will have aboard the large majority Of
the California oarsmen. The boys left
in a body for Portland yesterday TO
estimate relatively the importance Of
the big Willamette village with the
hustlIng metropolis Of their own state.
It ls needless 10 say that the beauty
and magnitude Of Oregon's leading
city must have proved a revelation 70
many Of them.
A special meeting Of the council was
held at 7:29 last evening for the pur-
pose Of adopting q resolution for the
improvement Of seyentssnth street be-
tween Franklin and Irving avenues
All the eouncilnen were present ex-
cepting B1x and Parker Mayor Berg
man presided. A petition was read
from the properly holders II the dis-
trict referred u asking that the i'm
I prOvement be made. The resolution
vas adopted unanimously and the
council adjourned.