The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-23

and loated at the sample rooms and
hotels until morning,
The queen will appear at the grand
stand this morning promptly at 10
o'clock. The young ladies' who are act
ing as maids OF honor are requested
to meet her majesty at the Main street
dock as early as half past nine.
The British ship Bothwen left Port
land yesterday morning. wheat laden
for Queenstown FOR orders, She Is ex-
peeted to arrive this evening unless
delayed by grounding along the river.
Her cargo consists OF 12S,4ss bushels
OF wheat valued at $4,000.
The management OF the street rail-
way is to be congratulated on the
beautiful and artistic decorations OF
its cars. The electric inuminations at
night are exquisitely designed and
have occasioned many complimentary
remarks on the part Of both citizens
and visitors.
Al Lean. the celebrated trainer for
the Eerkley crew. will give an exhibl-
tion on a barge in front OF the grand
stand today. consisting OF wrestling
and acrohatie specialties. Mr.. Lean
win also engage in tOur-round boxing
contest, II any one pugilistlcslly in
cllned can be found to face him.
No admission win be charged TO the
land sports given by the regatta COM
mittee at the A. F. c. grounds, com
mencing at ? O'Clock this afternoon.
Whether this applies to the baseball
match scheduled for today. under the
auspices OF the football club, could not
be learned at a late hour last night,
At 1880 o'clock today, Richard Earl
ston. the world-famed aeronaut. will
make a balloon ascension at some point
on the water front contiguous to the
grand stand. The curious viii be at
tracted in large numbers, as there is
no spectacle more inspiring or more.
prsngant with peril than a flying voy.
age to the region OF cloud.
The Chinese barge race was by no
means the least attractive Of the many
engaging events yesterday. Indeed.
there was more cheering attendant on
this contest than any other. The celes-
tials carried several instruments Of
torture with them. and when any evil
dences Of sluggishness were apparent,
the oarsmen were harrassed with in
strumental music in a way that quickly
drove them to desperate work with the
paddles again.
While he has not so expressed himself
in words. there is every reason to be-
lieve that Champion Swimmer Howard
Brewer secretly contemplates a libel
suit for the fiendish and cruel carica-
ture OF himself which appeared in
yesterdays issue Of a sunset contem-
porary. According to the diserimlna-
ting judgment Of friend. the picture
looked like an Indian tobacco sign,
carved by a Juvenile siwash. Mr..
Brewer was Ill last night.
The sky-scraping pile driver was
towed into position in front OF the
grand stand yesterday and an exhibi-
tion OF high diving given by the Cal.
athletes. Howard Brewer and J. Red
ican were the star performers. Mr.
Brewer was the hero in several lofty
plunges, while in one instance, Mr..
Redican mounted to an upper platform
and posing for a moment, shot down.
ward like an arrow distance Of 65 feet
The achievement brought forth long
and hearty applause.
The Walter L. Main shows which will
exhibit at Astoria. Saturday, Septem-
Der 2, has the only horse back riding
pony in the world. This charming lit
tie spotted Shetland pony has been
trained to ride two horses at the same
time and is known by the name OF
Canandiagua; II is the most wonderful
and artistic performance Of an edpes-
train pony. You may never have an
other chance Of seeing the rarest Of
novel scenes, so bring the children to
see the cute little pony; their pleasure
win repay you.
The Edward Shields Company gave
an interesting and enjoyable concert
on the water front at o'clock last
night The moving pictures were an
especial feature. Helen Lamar recited
a short story and Chas H. Whitney
was loudly applauded tor his two IL
Illustrated songs. Mr.. Shields tour Of
Manila and the Philippines was very
entertaining, and the crowd was dis
appointed when he was obliged TO close
on account Of an accident to his instru-
ment. The company will appear again
tonight in an entire change Of program.
The United States cruiser Badger ar
rived in yesterday from San Francisco
and proceeded direct to Portland with
out stopping. She was given an ova-
tion on passing the grand stad, which