The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-17

twine1 initials A. V, Augusta Wet
orial with a crown surmounting them,
the gift Of the present empress Of Ger
many,
W. W, Ridehalgh, in charge OF the
men and with complete outfit for the
fan fishing campaign, win leave out
on the steamer Elmore this evening
for the Elmore Packing Company's
eanneries and stations on Tillamook
Bay.
The new plankroad being constructed
from Fort Candy TO North Head, is
rapidly nearing completion, and run
ming as it does. throught green, trag-
rant woods makes one OF the finest
highways for bicycles and pedestrians
in that section OF the country,
In all the din and confusion attend
ing the approaching regatta, it must
not be forgotten that Superintendent
Mcclure OF the A. 4 c. railway is stin
in need Of a big force OF men for ballast
work. and is paying the full limit OF
wages for labor OF this character.
The tug Columbia crossed out yester-
day. having in tow II fishing boats for
the UmpQaa river. The boats viii en-
gage in fall hsAing for the new can
merry at that place under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Herri,k. A crowd OF tish-
erman was on board the Columbia
accompanying the boats TO the Ump-
qua
Go to the Columbia Electric & Re-
pair Company for all kinds Of new
and repair work. from eambric
needle to a bicycle, boiler or engine.
Quick work and satisfaction guaran-
teed. Logging machinery OF all kinds
speciality. shop opposite Ross, Hig-
gins & Co.
For many years science has studied
LIQUORS. Result the whole world uses
whiskey 1t has proven the best stim-
ulant and does not injure nerves and (
tissues like coca wines and other drug I
ged compounds. And Harper whiskey /
is the ideal whiskey. Sold by Foard s.
Stokes Co. Astoria oregon.
The agency for the best Incandes-
cent vapor Gas lamp in the world has
been established at 405 Bond street.
Makes its own gas and gives brilliant
and perfect light. No smoke, no pipes.
no wicks to trim. no flicker. Cheaper
than kerosene. This lamp is rapidly /
superceding every light on the market. 1
Call and examine.
There was no material change in the 1
weather conditions yesterday until late
in the evening. when a spacious patch
Of blue sky was discernible in the west
Later. the heavy bank OF clouds which
masked the horizon line beyond the
Columbia bar. rarefed and finally dis
appeared Weather prophets predict
sunshine and clear sky this morning.
There is little question that the Ore
gon State Press Association. on the
occasion Of its convention in this city
next Monday, will be Hospitality
treated by our open-handed citizens.
General Passenger Agent Mayo, OF the
A. & c. railway will issue transporta-
ton for the visitors, and assist in
many other particulars towards max
ing their stay pleasant and profit
able one.
Rev. George W. Grants. one Of the I
former pastors in charge Of the NJ. E. |
church Of this city and now stationed |
at McMinnville. is visiting his former
parishioners and enjoying Astoria's |
cool weather. Mr.. GRAMS is one Of |
the most noted clergymen OF the Ore
gon conference and is well and pleas
antly remembered by the general pub
lie here.
The concert hall opened by Charlie |
Wise at No. 33e Astor street, is the one
and only popular resort of its kind in
that vicinity. Mr.. Wise is doing some
thing new among concert halls. He is
not only selling class Of pure liquors, |
but is giving his place a management |
which insures gentlemanly attention
and treatment to his patrons. The
good music and the crowd will be |
found at Charlie Wise's place.
In the police court yesterday James
Dunn and Charles Peterson forfeited |
s. and 50, respectively, on charges Of
drunkenness. Charles stanberg, an old
offender was fined so for the. same Of
fense. ]. c. Brooks, was fined $40 on
charge of disorderly conduct. Brooks
is a stranger in the city and his sem
tence was suspended on condition that
he leave town. John Wilson, also ar
rested on a charge Of disorderly con-
duct, was tined IS.
Percy sovey, city editor Of the Even
ing News, is authority for the state
ment that in proportion to population,
Astoria leads all other cities Of the
country in the consumption Of cigars.
There are several local establishments
which engage in the manufacture Of
the weed, and the assertion, II authen-
tic, would indicate that the output Of
the local factories is of character 80
excellent that the trade finds It impos-
sible to forego the luxury.