The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-21

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brought 20 ~. Mary's hospital In this
city only a few days ago. He was a
member OF the Masonic order and the
remains will be accompanied TO the
train by the members OF the local order.
To those VINO drink whiskey for
pleasure: Harper's Whiskey adds
zeSt 10 existence. TO those who drink
whlskey for hcalth's sake. Harpers
whiskey makes life worth Hvlng. Sold
by Foard 4 Stokes Co.. Astoria.
A forest fire In raging a few miles
back Of Cathlamet. the blaze Of which
could be plainly seen from this city
last night. The exact location ana the
probable extent Of the fire could not
be learned last night.
Astorians who were In Portland yes
terday report that the weather up there
is sweltcring The weather In Asto-
ria during the past few days has been
quite warm. but none were compelled
10 sit at the dinner table IN their shirt
sleeves.
Al the Methodist Episcopal church
tomorrow morning the subject Of the
pastors discourse viii be. "A Broken
Up Funeral on a Crowded Street" In
The evening the theme will be. Woe
unto the Women who Sew Pillows 20
the Armholes."
y. Wolft has returned from McKen-
zle head. whore he went TO examine
the position OF the stranded llghtship.
He states that woln & Zwicker will
proceed without delay to rescue the
vessel from the sands.
w W. whlpplc returned from Seat
lie yesterday. having gone TO visit the
nshing schooner which recently put In
at the Sound with over two tons OF
halibut MIR. whipple states that II
was the intention to leave out again
Tor the halibut banks yesterday.
II was reported on the streets yes
terday that W. F. schiebe. who is NJ
Al the hospital. was growing worse.
I, was learned at the hospital last
evening that Mr.. schlebe's condition,
while not as encouraging as would be
hoped. Is not materially changed from
what II has been Cor several days past.
The number OF people at Seaside this
season Is said to have been greater
thaE in any previous year. There is a
decided boom IN real estate and many
new residences are being built or In
contemplation. seasiders are much en-
couraged and are looking forward to
a stu greater influx OF visitors as the
season advances.
The local lodge OF Red Men are maxi
ing final arrangements for the recep-
tion OF the delegates TO the great
council. which is 10 convene in this
city on Tuesday next The people OF
Astoria should Join with the local
braves in an endeavor to give the Wis
itors the best order OF entertainment
within their power.
The preliminary arrangements have
been made for a match between Bob
Thompson. OF San Francisco, and
Charles Jost. OF Portland. to take place
Ia this city on the night OF Friday. Au-
gust 2ith. The contest viii be for
twenty rounds and good-sized stake
is guaranteed. Both men have good
regulations as boxers and no doubt will
attract much attention.
DR.. nittle. Samuel F. Gordon. VIII
liam Beasley and Clark Lowry have
Just returned from a trip to the head
waters OF Knappa creek. where they
went for a brief outing The party
saw no game OF any kind and the 'em-
peraturc was exceedingly warm. Sew
eral fine Photographic Views Of the
scenery were taken. however. and the
party returned well satisfied with the
trip.