in march 1895, "bailey gatzert" made daily runs (except sunday) from portland to astoria, departing from the dock at the foot of alder street at 7:00 p.m., on the downriver run, and, on the return, departing from astoria at 7:00 p.m. at astoria, connections were made to ilwaco, washington via the steamer "ilwaco", which called at astoria every night. tickets of all other lines were good for the "gatzert".