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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1887)
C3J A.STOKlAro"REGONr W EDXE3DAY TAXI'ARY 25. 1SS7 The Mistletoe Social club will have its nest evening party on the 31st inst. Bevival meeting at the Methodist church to-night, and prayer service at 2 r. M. Yesterday's Portland boats report snow as far down as Skamokawa; the rest of the way, rain. The Portland Democrat states that the m'anager. of the. Casino opera house "had twins a day or two ago' The Democrat must certainly be mis taken. Daring '85 fifty-eight vessels ar rived at and sailed from Knappton. The shipment of- lumber from the Columbia mills for the vear aggre gated 14,352,000 feet. Ashley Bancroft whom a good many Astorians will remember soli citing subscriptions in '83 and '84, has sued A. L. Bancroft & Co., for S2.582.51, for services in soliciting said subscriptions. The custom of ladies removing their bonnets and head-gear in thea ters and other places of public resort is growing in favor in eastern cities, and is as welcome to the ladies them selves as to any one else. Tickets (not less than five in a bunch)- can be had from the Tele phone or the O. B. fc N. company's boats for 2 each, for the round trip to Portland and return, by Astorians wishing to see Emma Abbott in op era in Portland nest week. J. F. Hamilton, the efficient tele graphy operator, has a neat way of receiving report, being ambidextrous. He can send a report with his right hand and write with his left hand at the same time. He is also a rapid shorthand reporter and can take down ordinary conversation as fast as uttered. J. J. Upchurch, founder of the An cient Order United Workmen, at Meadville, Penn., in April, 1863, died at Steelville, Mo., on the 18th inst., in the sixty-seventh year of his age, having been born in North Carolina March 36th, 1820. "Father" Up church visited Seaside Lodge No. 12, of this city, and other lodges on this coast, some months ago. A San Franoisco hoodlum, 28 years old, named Daniel Hayes, killed his father last Monday. The father had remonstrated with the son about the amount of fire required in the stove, and Daniel stabbed his aire with a butcher knife in the back, He will grobably get three months in the ouso of correction. Had he stolen ten oents he wonld be liable to get six years, in the penitentiary, as did Watson last week. Since October, 1886, a system has been introduced regarding "Columbia bar towage that had previously been in vogue at San Francisco and else where. About that time Frank Wool sey, the then agent for Goodall, Per kins & Co., or J. N. Knowles & Co., went to Europe and, it is generally reported, effected contracts with va rious ship owners whoso ship3 regu larly or occasionally come here, to tow their vessels in and out over the bar at stipulated rates. Another "clerical error" has been discovered at Salem. A resolution of inquiry has been adopted regarding the joint resolution passed at the 1885 special session, authorizing Capt. Mull an to adjust and collect claims due Oregon by the United States. The resolution appeared in the pub lished laws, and it is said large amounts of money have been paid out without authority, as it appears the resolution was not signed by the president ol the senate nor the speak er of the house. Y. M. C. A. Ladies who are interested in the work for young men as carried on by the Young Men's Christian As sociation are invited to meet at the Y. M. 0. A. rooms at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Young ladies who are willing to help in this work will be specially welcomed by the ladies who have already identified themselves with the association. Indications of Editorial Sncccs-.. To see an editor in poker games and bucking faro is a sure sign of suc cess. Washington Indcpenden t. The O'Reilly They Speak of so Highly. The president's physician is an Irishman. His mme ?j O'TteiHy. i Good For one Wcelf. The Columbia Transportation Com pany will st-11 round trip tickets in bunches of five, good for a trip to Port land and return from January 30th to February 4th. The tickets will be good to and including Sunday February 6th. The round trip tickets will cost 32 each. Money A small ameunt: Jb'ouiid. Apply to finder. M. Kv -UQTQPIST. Boy Wanted. Apply to J. A. Rowan, Astoria Iron works. I.adj'f ifim L.ost. At the theater hist evening. Finder will please leave it at this office. Go to Thompson & Ross' to-day for fresh cauliflower, celery, cabbage and small vegetables by the Oregon. Fresh Los Angeles Oranges and fine Sicily Lemons by every steamer at Thompson & Ross'. to west Cusu Jcricc Coal Oil at $2.35 a case, at D. L. Beck & Sons. LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. What the Legislature Did Yesterday. More Dynamite in San rr.tnoisoo Gen eral Xew.s Items. Salku, Jan. 25. The senate met this morning, and after roll call, prayer and reading of the journal, the following bills passed to SECOND HEADING. S. B. 85, by Chamberlin, to provide for a connecting system of roads be tween the Willamette and the Cas cade mountains. No. 97, by Shupe, to regulate the practice of medicine and surgery. S. B. 80, by Siglin, in corporation of Marshfield. S. B. 92, by Cauthorn, amending an act estab lishing a uniform course of public instruction. S. B. 93, by Loouey, to prevent hunting elk and deer by dogs. S. B. 98, by Weatherford. reg ulating, viewing and locating roads. S. B. 99, by Chamberlin, for the preservation of navigable streams. S. B. 100, by Wager, defining the boundary lino between Umatilla and Grant. S. B. 102, by Dimick, amend ing an act incorporating Silvertou. S. B. 101, by Steel, providing for the publication of a series of state text books. S. B. 103, by Barin, licensing insurance companies in the state. S. B. 106. bv Chamberlin, amending an act establishing a uniform course of instruction. S. B. 108, by Siglin, regulating admission to practice law. S. B. 109, Shupe, protecting fish and game. S. B. Ill, by Coleman, relat ing to contagious diseases among an imals. BILLS 1USSKD. S. B. regulating injuries received on highways and preventing action being brought against counties. S. B. No. 17, by Shupe providing a health officer at the mouth of the Umpqua. S. B. 119, by Chandler, in corporating Baker City. HOUSE. After prayer, roll call and reading of the journal, H. J. It , by McLean, praying for a s-irvoy of Klamath coanty. FIKST KEADINO. H. B. No. 187, by McLean, to perfect title to certain swamp lauds. H. B. No. 183, by Smith, regulating the licensiug and sale of liquors out side of incorporated towns. H. B. No. 189, by McLean, to appropriate twenty thousand dollars to repair the road from Ashland to Klamath. H. B. No. 190, by Benjamin, in aid to agricultural associations. H. B. No. 191, by Taylor, regulating town sites. H. B. No. 142, by Miller, regulating normal schools. H. B. 193, defining in what justice's court criminal pros ecutions may be instituted. H. B. No. 194, by Goodsell, granting cer tain parties the right to clear out the Nehalem river. H. B. No. 193, by Mackay, regulating insurance com panies. H. B. No. 196, by Bilyen, same, SECOND READING. H. B. 43, by WTilson to make the Kindergarten a part of public school work. H. B. 46, by Roberts, granting a bounty on destruction of wild ani mals. H. B. 47, by McCully, appro priating three thousand dollars for the improvement of the Wallowa Val ley wagon road. II. B. 49, by McLean, to prohibit the collection of accounts for liquors sold at retail. H. B. 50, by Bobarts. appropriating $12,000 in aid of Coos and Douglas counties to construct n road from Myrtle Point to Camas valley. H. B. 51, by Bob erts, to change the name of Averill to Bandon. H. B. 52, by Getz, amend ing an act creating Morrow county. ENGLISH AFFAIE8. London, Jan. 25. At a cabinet council held at Windsor to-day, the queen read and approved the speech to be delivered from the throne at the opening of parliament on Thursday. Gladstone arrived in London to day. At the stations along the road he was recognized by the people and enthusiastically oheered. Three thousand miners at AirDeye, Scotland, have struck for an advance of a shilling per day. The strike has occasioned great excitement among the colliers throughout Scotland. DISCOVERED A COMET. Boston, Jan. 25. A cable message received yesterday from Dr. Krenger, of the European union of astrono mers, announces the discovery of a comet on January 18th, by Dr. Thorne, director of the obseivatory at Cor dova, South America. This comet, "which is probably the one observed three days ago at Melbourne, is in the constellation Gru3, (the crane). The doctor now announces that it will be come very brilliant and that it resem bles in charaoter the great comet of 18S0, which was first announced by Dr. Gou'd, then director of the same observatory. MORE DYNAMITE. San Francisco, Jan. 25. A dynam ite oartridge exploded on the track between the car and the dummy train on the Geary street railroad last night, breaking a piece of iron out of the oar wheel, six inohes in length. A number of passengers were on the dummy and inside the car at the time, but none of them were injured. THE IiONDON MONEY MARKET. London, Jan. 25. The semi-annual panic ou the stock exchange, which was caused by tho London, Dally News' artiole yesterday, has sub sided. The markets are now ram pant Consols for both money and account opened to-day at an advance of one-eighth on the closing prices yesterday. CHESTNUTS. Paris, Jan. 25. The cabinet met to-day and reiterated that the war rumors in circulation are as incorrect from the military as from the diplo matic point o. view. General Bou- langer, minister of war, publishes a denial of the report that he is buying horses abroad for the use of tho army. Circuit Conrt Proceeding. Taylor, J. - Jan. 24. State vs. Joe Hing; judgment of forfeiture. O. A. Larsen vs. Wm. Beasley; leave to file amended; till March 15th to file answer. Andrew Hansen vs. Anna Hansen; demurrer sustained; till Wednesday to answer. State vs. C. D'Anjani; dismissed and bonds exonerated. State vs, Jon Angeli dismissed and bonds exonerated. A. Dejan vs. C. Dejan; dismissed for want of prosecution. A. LeGrand vs. Eva Wallmau; dis missed at plaintiff's cost. Adjourned. Jan. 25. State vs. Wright fc Harris; man date entered. C. O. Bender vs. J. F. Bender: man date entered. Androw Hansen vs. Anna Hansen; cause dismissed at plaintiff's cost. State vs. Julius Udby; assault with a dangerous weapon; on trial. The Latest and Greatest Dlscorery. DR. J. Dr. PEATPS HAMBURG FIGS, A crystalized fruit cathartic. A discovery of tho greatest interest to the Medical Profession. A boon to every household. A most delicious laxative or purgative prepared from fruits and vegetables. So perfectly harmless that they may bo adminis tered with entire safety to an infant. So efficacious to adults that a single dose will prove their value, and so elegant a preparation that it needs only to be presented to tlie public to become a necessity in every household throughout the laud. For liver complaints, habitual con stipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and piles, they are a specific. To trav elers by sea and land they will be found invaluable; they are positive ly unfailing in their action, and this is the only medicine ever offered to the public that is acceptable to the taste, and so pleasant that children will eat the fig3 as eagerly as candy. For sale by every Druggist through out the world. Price, 2o cants a box. J. J. Mack & Co., Prop's, 9 and 11 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. They Return as Canned Chicken. A party in eastern Oregon has built up a big business in shipping jack rabbits east of the mountains. He ships them by the thousand in re frigerator car3 and finds a ready sale iu Chicago. Now comes a member of a Chicago packing house and says that nearly all the canned chicken on the market is nothing more than stewed rabbit that has been frozen for a long time. Likely as not east ern Oregon jack rabbits come back to their native Ian'1 as canned chicken. Thus if the equilibrium of trade pre served so that tho world doe3 not np set. Cnlum b la Ch ron iclt. Heart Disease!!! Read the hospital reports, read the mortuary reports, read the mediciue publications, read the daily news papers, and learn how wide-spread is heart disease, how difficult of detec tion it is to most people, how many and how sudden are deaths it causes. Then read Dr. Flint's Treatise on Heart Disease, and learn what it is, what causes it, what diseases it gives rise to, what its symptoms are, and and how it may be attacked. If you find that you have heart disease, ask yonr druggist for a bottle of Dn. Flint's Heart Remedy. The treatise may be had on application to J. J. MACK &, CO., Nos. 9 and 11 Front street, S. F. Cut He Didn't 'Fall." He Koo. It has been aptly remarked that the figure which Logan made before the countrv was far greater and more imposing than anybody realized until he fell. I'alouse ugzeite. Farmers andMeehaulcs. Save money and Doctor bills. Relieve vour Mothers, Wives and Sisters by a timely purchase of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lunc Svrun. best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Croup and Bronchial affections. Relieves Children of Croup in one night, may save you hundreds of dollars. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Sam ples free. Sold by .1. W. Conn. Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast. Fresh Ca'ifornia Butter just received at A. Van Dusen & Co.'s.. A new lot of vocal and instrumental music hooks at. tho Crystal Palace. Goto Jeff's Restaurant to-night and take home a peaco makei (Oyster Loaf.) The finest and nicest steak to be had in town at Fabre's. Sweet Apple Cider At Astoria Soda Works. Tho Kev. Geo. 11. Thayer, of Bour bon, Ind., says: 'Both myself and wife owe our lives toSnixon's Consumption CnnE." Sold by W. E. Dement. Go To Crow's Gallery. The leading Photographer. For the finost photosin all the latest styles and of superior nnlsh. Gotojefilsforoystcr, Private Booms, COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. The city counoil met in regular ses sion last evening. The following petition was read: "Hall of Columbia Assembly No. 5.033, Astoria, January, 13, 1887: To the Hon. the mayor and common council of the city of Asteria: Gen tlemen: We, the undersigned, at a meeting held at tho above date, unan imously resolved to petition your honorable body to appoint John Hahn to fill the vacancy of police judge for the unexpired term, and we will ever pray." E. H. Jackson, M. W. On motion of Councilman Cleve land it was referred to committee on health and police. The following petition was also read: 4,To the Hon. mayor and common council of the city of Astoria:" "According to the city charter, in the absence of 'the police judge tho mayor may act as police judge; but the charter does not provide who may act whan the place is vacant, hence no arrests can be made that will replenish the city treasury, as n man can be arrested to-day give bail go to-morrow and claim trial or re turn of his bail, and as we have no police judge, the bail must be re turned." "Now, we, taxpayers of the oity of Astoria, recognizing the state of our city affairs and the position of our city council, do most respectfully ask your honorable body to nominate and eleot John Hahn as police judge for the unexpired term." The petition was referred to committee on health and police. A remonstrance from property own ers against proposed improvements between West Sixth street and Clat sop mill north of Cedar street, was referred to street committee. A remonstrance from Sylvester Pennoyer and Sydney Dell, property owners of property between West 2nd j i av oi fMf . ,.. and West 3rd streets, protesting against proposed improvements, was referred to same committee. A remonstrance from property own ers against the proposed improve ment of Water street, was referred to same committee. Ordinances providing for the time and manner of improving West 9th street, from Water street to Wall street; making appropriation out of the general fund to pay tho Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing company, the amount of their claim, 81,259.48, were passed under suspen sion of the rules. A general appro priation ordinance for city supplies, officers' salaries, tho fire department expenses, etc., was read first time and referred to committee on ways and moans. An ordinance regarding the licensing and killing of dogs, was read first time and referred to com mittee on heatlh and police. The following bills wore ordere paid : Astoria Gaslight Company, $14.35; S190.8S; Wilson & Fisher, S2.81; N. Clinton, $2.10; H. Green, 81.50; L. Gill, 81.50; Jas. Gill, 88; E. R. Hawes, 81.75; W. E. Dement Co., $1.15; G. Christiansen, $11.75f F. "H. 'Surpre nant, S1.50; J. M. Girvan & Co., 855; New York Novelty Store, S6.75. The following resolutions were unanimously passed: Resolved, That the auditor and clerk be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for lighting the city of Astoria for one year either in whole or in part, with gas, coal oil, or electricity. A. A. Cleveland. Resolced, That tho committee on fire and water be and is hereby au thorized and empowered to advertise for plans and bids and let to the low est responsible bidder, a contract for building one tank of such dimensions as they in their judgment may deem suitable for lire purpeses: said tank to bo placed near the crossing of Genevieve and Jefferson. A. A. Cleveland. The following resolution wn3 in in teoduced: Whereas, The city of As toria is heavily iu debt and the taxes levied and abont to be levied ore ex cessive and a burden upon the tax payers of this city. Now, therefore, be'it Resolved, That it is the sense of the common council that the office of police judge be abolished, and that the charter of the city be so amended by the legislature now in session that the duties of said office be made part of the duties of the auditor and clerk withont further compensation from the taxpayers of this city. A. L. Fultok. After some debate the resolution was carried by the following vete: Aye, Fulton, Carrnthers, Sherman; no, Cleveland and Bergman. A motion to adjourn was voted down. Councilman Carrnthers asked City Attorney Noland for his opinion regarding the jurisdiction of the mayor relative to acting as police judge in tho present emergency. Tho city attorney said that informally and without giving the subject more than passing consideration he thought that at present the mayor had a right to act as police judge; and that va canoy through death was inoluded in the term "absence." On motion council adjourned. Grammar ami Other Things in Seattle. Seattle is very quiet now, especial ly at night. There are no news ago ing. a'eaWc Press, 22. Don't Experiment. You cannot afford to waste time in experimenting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems at first, only a cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap imiiatlon of Dr. King's Now Discovcrv for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the genuine. Because ho can make more profit he may tell you he has something just as good, or just the same. Don't be de ceived, but.lnsist upon getting Dr. King's New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give relief In all Thro.it, Lung and Chest affection. Trial"Bottles free at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drugstore. The only perfect remedy for habitual constipation, dyspepsia and kindred Ills, is the famous liquid fruit remedy Syrup of figs. It strengthens as well as cleanses the System, it is easily taken and perfectly harmless. For sale by .Yf. E, Dement & Co. i'ERSOSAL. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Goff, arrived by the Oregon yesterday, and are guests of Mr. and Mrs.E. E. Goff. Daniel Cronin and family, promi nent as an agitator has taken up his residence in a cooperative colony on the Nehalem. What True Merit Wjll Do. The unprecedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup within a few years, has astonished the world. It is without doubt the safest and best remedy ever discovered for the speedy and effectual euro of Coughs, Colds and the severest Lung troubles. It acts on an entirely different principle from the usual prescriptions given by Physicians, as it does not drv un a Couch and leave the" jiisease still in the system, but on the contrary removes ine cause 01 me trouble. 'heals the- parts affected and leaves them in a purely healthy con dition. Abottie-keptin-the house for use when the diseases malce their ap pearance, will save doctor's bills and a long spell of serious illness. A trial will convince you of these facts. It is positively sold by all druggists and general dealers iuthe land. Price. TScts.. largo bottles. How Portland Spots a Tenderfoot. Strangers visitiug Portland are as tonished to see ladies and gentlemen walking unconcernedly along the streets during what a Walla Wallan calls a brisk rain, with closed um brellas in their hands. A new comer to Portland is told by the way he car ries his umbrella during a shower. Raising it is a sure sign of a tender foot. Walla Walla Union. ISucItlen'.s Arnica $alrt Tub Best Sal vk in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores.Uleers.Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tettor, Chapped llands. Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no iuv lvouired. It is guaranteed to eivc jwrfect satisfaction, or money refunded Trice 2o cents per box. I; or sale by W E. Dement & Co. You Have Probably Noticed Thh. The little toe is the smallest on the foot, but it always has the largest corn. Sart'd His Hie. Mr. I). I. Wilcoxson, of Horau C.xve, Ky., says he was, for many years, badly afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes: the pains were almost unendurable and would sometimes almost throw him into convulsions. He tried Electric Bitters and got relief from first bottle and after taking six bottles, was en tirely cured, and had gained In flesh eighteen pounds. Says he positively Unlives he would have died, had It not been for tho relief afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by by W. E. Dement & Co. Telephone XiO!;riur House. Best Beds in town. Rooms per night ."50 and 25 cts., per week S1JK). New and clean. .Private entrance. Catarrh cured, health ,aud sweet bmtth secured by Shiloh's Catarrh liem edy. Price 50 cents, Masai Injector free For sale by W. E. Dement. Syrup ofJFigs. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is Natures Own True Laxative. This Elcasant liquid fruit remedy may. be ad of W. E. Dement & Co, at fifty cents or one dollar per bottle. It is tho"most pleasant, prompt and effective remedy known, to cleanse the system; to acton, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gpntly J'et thoroughly to dispel Ileadachs, Jolds and Fevers; to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. "liackmetack." a lasting and fra- f grant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. sold by v. k. Dement. What is better than a glass of liquor'.' A cup of delicious coffee at Fabre's. The Fnlm'- best oysters in any style at Eastern oysters fresh every steamei at Jeffs restaurant. A iv yon madt miserable by Indiges tion, Constipation, Dizziness, lxss of Appetite, Yellow Skin ? Shioh's Tital- izer Is a positive cure. For sale by w. E. Dement & Co. Fox The Dlost Beautiful And enduring photographs, charming tones, the most scienunc letoucning and fine polish go to N. S. Shuster, the nioneer leadinc photographer. See now samples at his new gallery on the road way. All the patent medicines advertised in litis paper, together with the choicest ponumery, ana toilet articles, etc- can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. uonn's urug store, opposite uciucnt. betel, Astoria. JEFF'S United States Restaurant is the best and cheapest in Astoria. Choice Brands ofCigarb. Imported Garclas S5.50 per box of 50. Fine domestic Pumariegas (full Havana filled), $7.00 per box of 100, Tausill's celebrated Punch S4.50 per box of 100. D. L. Beck & Sons. How Is This Begining this week I offer all goods now in stock at a reduction ot 15 per cent, which roeanB S1.50 in your pocket on every $10. worth of Goods you buy of me. Sermaa. Wise, The Clothier and Hatter. (Oecidont Building ) Remnants! REMNANTS! Monday and following days of this week wo will placo on our center counter3 A!I, ODD JLEXGTIIS OF GOODS accumulated during the season and MARK TEIEM 2) OTTO regardless of cost iu order to make a thorough clear ance, previous to our annual Inventory of stock which takes place Feb. 1st. EEMKANTS, EEMNANTS, The Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House. OF ASTORIA. Sole Agent tor Batteriek's Patterns forthis-District Not The Holidays of 1886 are that the 0. L Beck & Sons, Are still here, and that thoy aro raceivitig new and desirable Goods by every steamer, and that thoy continue to sell the best Goods at the lowest prioss. They havo addod to their stock by "tho last steamer. FULL mHTRTER SETS Handsomely Decorated, Triple Plated Silver Knives Also have largely renewed their stock of Groceries and Provisions, both Fancy and Staple, so that they now have one of tho largest and best assortments of desirable Goods in the city. Compelled by their increasing trade and the necessity for more room, they have leased the store adjoining the one they haw ,so' long occupied and are, fitting it for their Wholesale Trade, while u.eir old store is used entirely for their rapidly growing business. Remember that in Quality and Prices they CANNOT BE BEAT, and those who have Cash to spend should prepare to spend it NO 7Ff where they can be so well suited as they can at D. . BBOK s SOXTS. Remnants! EEMNANTS, gone, but don't; you forget firm of andJForks, Agate Ware ete. Forgotten. '