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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24
LEWIS AND CLARK ROAD FUND

". J. luga!ls, chairman oi ,hc Lewis
and clark road fund committee, Ia meet.
iug with cAcciIcnt sucovss 10 raising
money TO buud ,hc Lewis auJ ozark rosl.
Nj Ingalls, spcHt the day soliciting sub.
scripious yesterday, and succeeded IN
ralsug nearly Eoc nc believes about
$50 more can hc raised The names OF
the Subscribers follow:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

his work lie has now been out two
weeks and hopes TO have the outside
work completed by the middle or last
OF June, In the meantime his deputy.
George Brown, is busy In the Office pre-.
paring the roll books by entering the
descriptions OF the various pieces Of
property m the county. leaving the
names and values to be put In when Mr,
Carnahan brings IN his data.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24
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 Fig
Syrup Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

The new Creamery Restaurant, Bond
street. near the alley between lith and
Eth streets, esrves the bes, S-een, 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, 1899-05-24

The Oriental liner Columbia crossed
out for the Orient yesterday. Of the six
Cinnamon for this port FIVE were allowed
TO land and one was ordered deported
She also had on board Is japanese ana
$ Chinese ordered deported from Port
land.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Notice-Piano-owner can have their
instruments thoroughly cleaned (preven-
tive OF moth used for N.W Other re-
pairing and tuning a; moderate charges.
Call at Grifhn & Reeds or a, spexarth's
store, Ss Commercial street T. Fred
erickson.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Fresh supply Gunter's chocolates and
bon bons just received at the Parlor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

A. B. Root OF Skamokawa. who Is IN
lerested in a logging camp at that place
and also at ostrander on the Cowlitz
river, was in the city yesterday on his
way to Lewis and Clark to examine a
body Of timber on that stream with
view 70 putting in q camp.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

F. NJ. Warren. one OF the largest sal
mon packers one the Columbia. having
canneries at The Dalles. Cascade and
Cathlamet as also a large number OF
fish wheels on the upper river, was in
Astoria yesterday TO See how the sal
mon business stood in this city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Cream Pure Rye. Americas finest
whtskey. The only pure goods. guaran-
teed rich and mellow. John L. Carlson,
sole agent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

A meeting will be called for next Fri
day evening at 5 O'Clock for the purpose
OF taking steps 10 properly celebrate the
Fourth Of July. and also 10 make ar
rangemenis for opening the Young's bay
bridge. II will probably be decided that
the event shall occur on the Fourth OF
July.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

S. D. StrattOn, an Old time resident Of
this city. and who left Astoria In 1880
for the gold fields Of southern oregon.
is in the city. stopping at the Parker
house. Mr.. stratton has met with the
average luck Of a prospector and has
located a claim that he hopes Will make
him a millionaire. or at least give MIN
a competence for his old days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Best 15-cent meal. Rising Sun restaur-
ant. e12 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Best California wius % cents per gSl.
Ion. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone 81.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Those who have tried the Ice cream
served at the Parlor say 1t is the best
In the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

The ladies o. the women's Auxiliary
will meet today az the home Of Mrs. II.
c. Smith at 2:S for the missionary read
ing and study.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Rambler and Ideal Dlcyoes ror sale or
rent. Repairs and sundrtes At lowest
rates. Can At cyclery. s3 Bond street.
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

{. T. Crosby, secretary Tor the board
of civil service examiners for Astoria.
gives notice that the board will hold an
examination on June u for persons VINO
aspire to enter the civil service OF Uncle
sam. AS there Is life tenure on the
job and the salary is better than that
had IN most private VoCauons. there
would be no doub, a big rush OF willing
participants Tor the examination. were
1t not that certificate from the Doard
does not give one an office. but only pats
them IN line to wait unu their turn
comes to draw big pay Tor u,tle work,
As governmen, officials never resign ana
seldom die the chances arr ouly one m a
hundred OF an applicant getting posi-
ton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

=. ]. Brix. of Brix Bros. VINO have
been logging on Gray's river two niles
above Knapp,on for several years past,
was In the city yesterday. Mr. BriN
states thai his company Is now putting
In a tram road upon which 10 haul their
iogs TO the river. Il will be laid with
wooden rails. and the care will be hauled
by a S-ton locomotive. Work Is bang
actively pushed upon 1t and It Will he
ready for use In short ,,me. /; viii
be about mile ana a half ln length,
and gives them access 10 one 0t the
finest bodies of timber on the Columbia
river. They will yard out with a donkey,
Heretofore they have used oxen ana
horses. but now that the age o; steam
has come 10 the logging industry they
abandon the slow going OK for the more
speedy and powerful locomotive
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Rooms for Rent-Apply upstairs, Good
man Building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24
ToDAY's WEATHER.
occasional rain-eooler.
AROUND TOWN.

The tug Samson crossed out yesterday
for Gray's harbor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Poundmaster Jimmie Petty has beeu
rounding M the luckless CANNES " As.
toria in vigorous manner OF late. Last
month he gave 10 homeless dogs free
passport to that haven wherc heartlcss
masters and supperless beds are unknown
aud Ia's month he proposes to double
the lis, ot his catch unless greater ac.
tNi,y Is displayed by dog owners IN TAX
ing out licences Since January lst there
have been % licenses taken out by Astoria
dos owners, and AS that represents but
a fraction o, the number OF dogs tn this
city, there will either bc decided in
crease In the clty's revenue or fearful
mortality among tn rdogs now running
at large UPON the streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Drifted Snow -four s.R at the Pat
Market
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Gold medals to HARPER whiskey at
New Orleans and Worlds Fair, Chicago.
Try II. you will endorse the judges YER
diet. Sold by Foard & Stokes Co., As.
torla. Oregon.
After May s the Astoria Wood Yard
Company will deliver Knappton Mills
slab wood at your door. sawed, for S2D
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. All orders left at Zapfs furni-
ture store. $50 Commercial street, will
receive prompt attention. Telephone
zlA
Fredericksburg Music Hall, corner of
Seventh and Alder streets, Portland. Or
High class entertainments every evening.
The only family resort In that city. All
kinds Of refreshments, All dellcacies in
season. Admission free Louis Dam
masch, 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 BEST" Incandescent
Lamp Co., 1Ss Third street, Portland, Or.
Huggins & 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 70 especially rec
commended for family use. Il is sold in
any quantity At the corner Of Twelfth
and Bond stresES.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

The members Of the A. r. c. bowling
team that Is TO 20 10 The Dalles are
requested 10 be at the alleys tonight. G.
{. Fulton will doubtless accompany the
team as far as Portland Mr.. Fulton Is
a strong bowler. and the other members
OF the team are jubilan, over his decision
to bowl The gentlemen who leave for
The Dalles in the morning will bowl
their monthly tournament tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

II would b. convenience. comfort
and pleasure II the city authorities
would have the streets cleaned before
the mud turns into dust-tha, is. should
We be favored with our usual allowance
o. summer weather. The mud Is getting
too deep for easy navigation, besides our
streets DO not present a very inviting
appearance 10 the many visitors now
coming to our city. or late our street
cleaning department has been turned
over to Jupiter Pluvius, but the unaided
efforts Of the old rain god have no,
been equal to the task and he Is mani
Testing signs OF giving up the jon IN
despair. II the firemen would ge, out
their hose and give the streets A good
washing OF the old man might be en-
couraged 10 stay by his job and have
our streets present an appearance such
as would be more pleasing as well as
productive OF less profanity
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Captain A. W. Gray. who formerly
ran on the Vancouver and Lewis river
routes. but Of late has been interested
in fishing venture down at Bakers
bay, received telegram yesterday ask
ing him to come 10 Seattle 10 go to
Alaska for one Of the transportation
companies operating boats on the Yu-
kon. Captain Gray left this morning for
Portland and Seattle. where he will take
the steamer Lotue Talbot for st.
Michaels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Tonight at the opera house an entirely
different play will be given as contrast
TO the work Of last night. Comedy seems
TO be more desired than heavy work, 80
the management has decided TO put on
the great laughing success, Child of
the Regiment" one Of the most agreaa-
bic plays and one that puts one in
good humor at once. Child OF the regi-
ment is In some respects the peer Of sucn
laugh producers as "Charley's Aunt"
'"The New Boy" and other well known
comedy hits and our theater goers may
be assured Of two hours and half Of
continuous merrlment, as the action Of
the piece, the absurd situations and the
telling lines all unite 10 make up what
has has elsewhere been regarded as
great cure for the blues Preceding the
play named. the dainty little curtain
raiser, "A Happy Pair" will hll out
half an hour, thus giving the belated
theater goers a chance to take in the
main piece Of the evening The musical
portion during the day has proven a
success. and every day at 11:3O a. m. the
band parade will take place,
together with a select open air concert
IN front Of where reserved seats may be
secured The fancy drill will also be
'eature every day
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Work on the assessment roll for 1893 is
being pushed at the assessors 81 office 50
heavy and continued have been the rains
this spring that 1t has made travelling
in the country very difficult and tedious
and Assessor c. w. Carnahan delayed
beginning his field work as long as pos
sible with the expectation that the wea-
ther would moderate. But It becoming
evident that the weather clerk had lost
a couple Of pages from his calendar and
was going to begin his fall weather, Mr..
Carnahan decided to brave the bottom
less pits Of our county roads and begin
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Sylvester Farrell. OF the firm OF Ever
ding 4 Farrell. the well known mer-
chants Of Portland. was In Astoria yes
terady His firm is largely interested
in the cannery business and his trip
down the Columbia was to see how the
pack was progressing Mr.. Farrell re-
ports a light run OF salmon in the upper
river, the reason for which he states ne
has now learned by reason OF his visit
to Portland's only rival that Is that the
salmon are so pleased with their treat
ment al the hands OF the Astorians VINO
even go out and over the bar 10 greet
them as they come in from the ocean,
that but few OF the royal fish ever un-
deriake a journey up the Columbia. Mr..
Farrell Is also political economist ot
some pretentions and has dabled in Port
land politics with many degrees Of sue
cess. While here he picked up several
pointers from our local talent which he
hopes 70 use later on.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

The members Of Grace Episcopal church
gave a reception last evening to Bishop
Wistar Morris, and the members OF the
confirmation class recently admitted 70
church fellowship. The reception was
held In the Sunday school room OF the
church building which was arranged ami
decorated for the occasion. In addition
TO the full membership Of the church a
large number OF invited guests were
present and most enjoyable time was
had by all A short Impromptu musical
program was one Of the pleasing features
Of the evenings entertainment. the re-
ception closing with an elegant lunch
served by the ladies Of the Guild This
Is the first OF A series u receptions, or
getting acquainted meetings. which the
rector. Rev. W. s. Short, together with
his fellow church workers. propose 10
hold from time TO time In the near fu-
ture. The object Of these gatherings Will
bs to disslpate and prevent that cold
ness Of feeling and lack Of harmony that
too often exists in the churches. Judg-
ing by the happy faces and general good
feeling 10 be noticed at last evenings
reception. Rev Short has made a most
successful beginning In his getting ac-
qualnted undertaking.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-24

Captain D. Ingram. accompanied by
his wife and family. arrived in the city
yesterday from MoodyHle. b. c.. on his
way to his home in Cathlamet, Wash.
Captain Ingram is in command OF the
British ship City Of Madras. She Is load
ing lumber at Moodyvllle for Australia.
Captain Ingram has resided at Cathlamet
for several years, and only took com
mand Of the Madras about two years
ago at Seattle. He will remain at Cath
lamet with his family about a week.
County Recorder Clinton reports that
real estate transfers are on the increase
and the records Of his ofIice show a
greater number Of deeds filed for record
for The five months Of this year than
for several years past during the same
period. Another sign Of the more pros
porous times that are coming to CIatsop
county is the decreasing number OF
mortgages that are placed on file, while
the number relinqulshed is on the gain.
Clatsop county still holds the honor OF
being one Of the most prosperous coun-
ties In Oregon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-30
In Livingston.

Livingston, April 2S.-A surprise par
ty was rendered Mr. and Mrs. Amos
Shaw Thursday evening at their home
in the southern part of the town. The
occasion of the festivity was the 25th
wedding anniversary, and the host of
friends who came to make merry under
the hospitable roof was pleasant re-
minder of the happy occasion a quarter
of a century ago. Crokinoie was play
ed and a lunch served During the
evening the surprise at the beginning
of the evenings enjoyment was sup
plemented by second surprise, when
j. D. Powell presented a handsome sill
yer set to the estimabe couple in a
neat speech, to which Captain Shaw
responded briefly in fitting phrase for
himself and wife. Those present were:
Messrs. and Mesdames S. L. Holiday,
w. p Mullholland, C. S. Hefferlin, j.
M. Coyan, J. w. Hefferlin, G. E. Simon,
j. H. Wolcott G. T. Young, j. D. Pow
ell, John Holiday; Mesdames D. Short
H. j. Miller, c. M. Knox, A. A. Rich
ards, V. F. Clark, S. B. Miles, G. ].
Raleigh, E. j. Nesbit and r. NJ Nc
Leod: Miss Tessie Healey. Della Mills.
Alma Evans, Lizzie Short, Clara
Young, Nettie Hanson and Fred Mar
tin.
Monday evening the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Calkins was the scene of a
pleasant surprise party, which was at
tended by about a dozen friends of the
couple. The surprise was perpetra ted
ON Mr.. Calkins, and the occasion was
that gentleman's birthday. Mr.. Cal
kins was detained down town until the
guests had assembled, and then invited
home to pass a delightful evening"
which was enlivened by the ever popu-
lar pastime of domino whist, supple
mented by a dainty repast at the close
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-30

cradle pleasure from the delights in
store for this weeks theatergoers.
Theodore S. Cady and Miss Jessie
Reichman We're married at the Metho
dist parsonage Tuesday at / o'clock by
Rev. Mr.. Mckle. The wedding was a
quiet one and the couple unattended.
They will live in the Reichman proper
ty on the south side.
]. W. Baker was in the city from
Horn this week. He reports the ovens
going at full blast in the camp, and
says in few weeks the camp will be
all right and the hard times occasioned
by the recent strike forgotten.
A choir guild party will be held at
the home of Mrs. w. A. Bonnie next
Thursday evening. Cards and refresh
ments will be the diversion of the even
ing.
Mrs R. G. Clifford. Mrs. Manner and
Rev. V. F. Clark returned from Biggs-
vile, ILL.,, Tuesday, whittier they had
gone with the body of Engineer Gift
ford, who was accidentally killed last
week, and where the remains were in
tered.
Henry Sample was in the city Sun
day visiting friends. He is employed
a Glendive by the Northern Pacific
and is one of the most valued and trust
ed of the company's employees at that
place.
B. l.. Sperry. who has been working
as train dispatcher at Glendive during
the past few months. came back Mon
day and accepted position in the dis
patcher's office at this place.
The Ladies' guild of the Episcopal
church will be entertained at the home
! of Mrs. Rev. Pritchard on the after
noon of May 10.
The Mill creek school began Monday
under the management of Percy Scott.
| Pearl Lovely will begin term of
| school in the Horse creek district next
| Monday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
| church will meet Thursday afternoon,
May 4.
| Miss Jessie Shaw began a term of
school in the Richland district Monday.
S. H. Robinson of Horn was in the
| city the latter part of last week.
| r. H. Robinson of Omaha, the ruby
| king" arrived in this city the first of
| the week on his way to Horr.
| Mrr. Sarah C. Gassert was a passen-
| ger on Sundays train bound for Butte
| from Hunters Hot Springs.
Mrs j. A. Bailey returnef from a
| trip to Butte Tuesday, where she was
| the guest of Mrs. M. N. Hckox.
Rev. F. B. Lewis was in the city
! Wednesday evening from Bozeman to
attend the meeting of the Commandery
A. F. & A. M.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-30
In Billings.

Billings, April 2S.-Under the auspices
of the ladies of the First Congregations
al church THE Deestrict School, was
given by a number of our citizens at
the opera house Saturday evening. The
costumes of the pupils, who were rep
resented by some of the grave and
reverend seniors, were appropriate to
time and place, "Blueberry Corners 40
years ago, and excited the risibles of
the audience without any effort on the
part of the actors. The acting was If
resistibly funny. and the audience was
highly appreciative. During the last
day exercises Dora Gruwell sang eX-
uusitely and was recalled twice.
The ladies of St. Luke's church scored
a decided success with their fair and
high tea on Wednesday evening at the
Armory hall, realizing about $13O. Those
who partook of the refreshments pro-
vided for the occasion pay the ladies
many compliments on their skill in ca
tering to the wants of the hungry
There were two booths one for the sale
of useful and fancy articles. and the
other for home made candies. Both
were we'll patroniZed.
A social session of the members of
the Christian Endeavor society of the
Congrega tional church was held on
Friday evening. They met at the par
sonage and spent the evening in the
solution of the poster problems sub
mitted, and enjoyed the occasion i'm
mensely. A dainty repast was served
The opera of THE Mikado' will be
presented by local talent under the di-
rection of Mrs. M. H. Tompkins at the
opera house shortly, and the various
members of the cast are already at
work on their parts. The event is an
ticipated with pleasure. as this city
possesses some fine musical talent.