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C3J Wt Jlaflq astorfm ASTORIA, OREGON: -SUNDAY .JANUAUY ). 1S&7 The Columbia is Oregon sails. dne to-dav: the The funeral of Edward Grotjeu, to Clatsop cemetery took place ester day. The British bark Sulitelma cleared yosterdayTfor Pictou, Nova Scotia, in ballast. German service at the Presbyterian church to-dav at 230 r. jr. by Rev. J. B. Braun. Those in want of some best-quality of seasoned red fir wocd can procure it of H. B. Parker. See adv t. As an addition to the literature of charter 'amendment, Senate bill No. 117 is presented this morning. The Chinese New Year s festivities culminated in a great noise and a great stink in front of the principal China houses. On her return trip yesterday the Clara Parker brought down a mis cellaneous cargo consisting of wood, onions, feed, wheat, merchandise and poultry. The pupils of the primary room of district No. 1, have made an excellent record there being but two cases of tardiness during the term of five months just closed. There was a constant heavy down pour of rain yesterday and the sewers in many case3 were insufficient to carry away the water which rose above the floors in several places on the south side of Chenamus street. A danger signal is displayed at the commencement of the roadway to Uniontown. The roadway is consid ered unsafe for vehioles in conse quence of some of the supports being washed from tinder it by the heavy swell which has rolled in lately. The Clatsop null has been shut down for two or three days, but it will probably start again to-morrow. The company has a dry room in process of construction to operate in connec tion with their box factory, which will be prepared to turn out a superior arti cle. A good deal of building would be going on in Astoria were it not that construction work is generally sus pended owing to the extremely moist weather which makes it disagreeable for outside carpenter work. Plans, however, are being matured and the lumber is "seasoning," so that work will go on rapidly when the weather permits. Mayor Trullinger's logging railroad is progressing rapidly considering the unfavorable nature of the weather which has prevailed. The grading is all 3one" and over a mile of the track is laid on the lower end of the road over which the construction cars pass with men and material for the upper end of the track which is advanced about one hundred yards per day. On Kinney's dock is a quantity of cottonwood blocks twenty-nine inch es in length and up to two and a half feet in diameter, part of a consign ment to San Diego, Cal. The blocks are there manufactured into stock for orange boxes by a machine which has a knife that is as long as the blook. The block revolves against the knife and is cut into a long sheet or ribbon of wood, which is then ready to make up into boxes. W. C. T. U. Called 3IcPtiiiK. There will be a meeting of the As toria W. C. T. TJ. in the Y. M. C. A. hall to-morrow, at 3 r. jr., to attend to urgent business. All members are requested to at tend punctually at the hour above mentioned. By order of the president. Mrs. W. W. Parker. Bee. Secretary. Meeting Notice. The members of the Scandinavian Benovelent Society arc herebv notified to meet at Pastie Hall at 8 o'clock Tues day eve. Feb. 1st, those who have not paid their admission fee are re quested to do so. By order president. Aug. Dan'iei.son, Sect'y. An A No. 1 Piano to rent inquire Carl Adler. of February Harper's and Scrlbner's at Griffin & Reed's. All the latest issues of Harper's. Lovel's and Munrocs Libraries received soon as published at Griffin & Heed's. New stock of comic and sentimental Valentines just received at Griffin & Reed's. King Solomons Mines, "She," tho latest popular novels at Griffin & Reed's. New white comb honey in one pound frames at Thompson & Ross'. Pore Yermont Maple Syrup at Thompson & Ross'. Thompson & Ross keep a No. One article-of Shrewsbury Catsup, genuine Chill Sauce, Ancovy Mustard, etc. Go to Thompson & Ross for fresh California vegetables and frnits by Columbia, to-morrow. The best Fabre's. oysters in any style at Genuine 3lder Vinegar and Ture Apple Cider at D. L , Beck & Sons. All the different books used In the gubllc school you can get at the Crystal alace at reduced rates. Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice coffee. Go To Crow's G allery. Tho iMnrHntr Photoerranher. For the finet photos in all the latest styles and SENATE BILL NO. 117. Introduced by 3Ir. Gray aud Read Time January 20, 1887. Fiist A bill for mi act to amend section ."56 of an act entitled an act to incor porate the city of Astoria, in ClatBop county, Oregon, approved October 20, 1876, and to amend sections 2 and 3 of said act, as amended by an act entitled "an act to amend section 1, chapter I., section 8, chapter IL, sec tion 16, chapter IIL of an act to in corporate the city of Astoria, in Clatsop county, Oregon, approved October 20, 1S76,' approved November 9,1885. lie it enacted by the Lcyidatice As sembly of the state of Ortyon : Section 1. That section 56 of ''an act to incorporate the city of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon," approved October 20, 1876, be amended as fol fel fol eows: Section DO. The auditor is the ac counting and clerical officer of the city. He is clerk of the councilf and judge of the police court. He shall exercise and perform all the powers and duties of police judge, andehall be known as auditor and police judge of the city of Astoria. , Sec. 2. That section 8 of said act.as amended by an act approved Novem ber 9, 1885, untitled "an not to amend section 1, chapter I., section 8, chap ter IL, section 16, chapter III., of an act to incorporate tho city of Astorin, in Clatsop county, Oregon, approved October 20, 1876," bo amended so as to read as follews: Seotion 8. There shall by elected by tho qualified electors of said city of Astoria the following named offi cers, to wit: A treasurer, assessor, auditor, attorney, superintendent of streets, harbor master, surveyor and chief of police, who shall be officers of this corporation, and hold their offices for two years and until thair successors are elected and qnalified, subject to removal by the council by and with the concurrence of a major ity of the members thereof for mal feasance, inattention or incompe tency. Sec. 3. That section 16 of said act approved October 20, 1876, as amend ed by said amending act approved November 9, 1885, be amended as foleows: Section 16. That the mayor, treas- j Chinese oysters, strung on hoops, urer, assessor, auditor, attorney, su All the various condiments, seem to perindent of streets, harbor master, be in a mummy-like condition. At surveyor and chipf of police, shall be ; tentiou was attracted by the desic elected by tho qualified voters of the cated head of a dolphin-like fish, oily, and the counoilmen by tho qua!-' called pong gee, an admirable ama ified voters of the ward from which j teur leper detective, it being believed they were elected. j b the Chinese that one meal of this Sec. 4. Inasmuch as the city of fish would be sufficient to kill any Astoria is now without a police judge, and there is urgent necessity for the amendment of the sections herein named, this act shall be in force from and after its approval by the govern or. Wrecked on a Reef. The bark Diana, which left Port Gamble, "W. T., lumber laden, for Sydney, N. S. W., last July, and which had been for some time given up as lost and officially entered on the mar itime registers as missing, has been heard from. By advices lately re ceived from Sydney, it is learned that the vessel was wrecked on a reef in latitudoS" 40' south, longitude 155 55' west, on tho 11th day of August. A raft was constructed aud the crew reached the shore. Hero they stayed till October 12th, when eight of the men, including tho captaiu, sailed away in two boats that were saved, four men whom the boats could not accommodate being left on tho island. On October 80th the boats landed at Manahiki Island. Here they were picked up by the schooner Jerfalcon and taken to Melbourne, where they arrived December 19th. Steps were at once taken to rescue the four un fortunates left on the island. Capt. Meyer, of the Diana was well known to navigators of this coast. Alakn Seal Fisheries. San Francisco, Jan. 28. The Ex aminefs "Washington special Hays: In the matter of the seizure of Brit ish schooners engaged in the illegal capture of sealB by the revenue cutter Corwin last August, Secrothry Bay ard has determined that this govern ment will not claim jurisdiction over the waters of Behring sea to the ex tent of the terms of the treaty be- ". I tween Kussia and tho United States, ceding Alaska. It ib understood the secretary olaims he will be able in return, however, to obtain from the British and all other governments in future, stipulations securing absolute protection to the seal fisheries of Alaska. Important to Ladle. Bead what Jeannie Winston, Port land's favorite prima donua, says of Wisdom's Rebertine: Portland, Dec. 22, 1886. To Mr. W. M. Wisdem: The "Bobertine" you so kindly sent me is excellent It is the finest prepara tion I have over used, and is a de cided acquisition to a lady's toilet. lours truly, , Jeannie Winston. Tho above is published in order to settle all doubts and disputes as to the existence of such an endorse ment, and as evidence of the high esteem in whioh Wisdoms liober tinois held. This preparation haa been before the public but a short time, yet the sale has been extraor dinary. Wisdom's Bobertine is for sale by all the leading druggists. 3Iouej Found. A small ameunt: Apply to finder. M, KnOKQUIST. What is better than a glass of liquor? A cup of delicious coffee at Fabre's. School books at bottom prices at the Crystal Palace Book Store. Fresh California Butter just received at A. Tan Dusen & Co.'s. GotojeMfcforoystcrs, Private Bo9jas CUK10US CniNESE CUISINE. .Much Mj-hterloni Mongolian Xasticatlou. The Chinese are holding their an nual Now Year festivities. Promi nont among the high jinks of the oc casion comes the feasting. Though there are some foods com mon to Chinese and Caucasians alike, still there are so many peculiarities connected with tho preparation and cooking of the ordinary diet of tho Celestials utterly repugnant and dis tasteful to white men, and many va rieties of animal and vegetable viands entirely unknown to us. Passing through Chiuatown, almost tho first thing one sees is the number of square, amber-hued, cheese-like cakes, inscribed with Chinese characters, in the Chinese stores. These are beau cakes, from China, manufactured by crushing the beans and driving off the oil in a trough with a massive stone wheel drawn by oxen. By these cheeselike cakes may be no ticed soft, white, creamy curds. These are bean enrds, and are pre pared at night. The beans are re duced to flour by a hand mill, the flour is then passed through a calico strainer, and it is then boiled for an hour over a slow fire. The yellow color is imparted by mixing the bean Hour with water, gypsum and tur meric. These curds and cake3 are esteemed as a great delicacy by the Chinese. Another bonne-bouche pre pared from beans is what are termed bean shoots. These are prepared as follews: The beans are deposited in coarse earthenware jars, which are filled with water. In a few hours the water is drawn off by the removal of plugs, and this process is repeated six times in the twenty-four hours. At the end of seven days the beans are inspected and each is found to have produced a tender shoot. The general idea that the Chinese appetite is omniverous and sticks at nothing is sustained by the inspec tion of a vast variety of dried fish, all of which are imported from China. Dried whitebait, dried shrimps, dried squid fish, dried cuttle-fish, of differ ent sizes, lie in heaps around the store, or hang suspended from the roof on bamboo hoop3. and dried particles of salt chi fish, dried skele tons of the to pak, a fish containing iverv fino bones, dried soles, dried ono tainted with leprous contagion. What appeared to bo dried clams, larger than Clatsop, but which were mutton fish, were next inspected. These are used principally for soups. A very unsavory aroma proceeding from a jar in the corner was traced to a heap of tzo paak, or smelts pre served in oil. The Chinese storekeeper also had several varieties of sweet dried mush rooms, or fungi, in Chinese, heang si, used for flavoring soups, and des sicated flowers and Chinese vermicelli used for the same purpose. The picklo and relish department included black pickled walnuts dried, dried chestnuts, salt cabbage, sweet red plums dried aud dried bean sticks for soup. Some circular hoops of an inferior kind of oyster wero pointed out. Among the viands could be seen hanging from the roof dried rashers of pork on bamboo spronK dried duck's gizzards on u brochet, dried duck's legs fastened to a string, dried duck's carcasses opened o.it and squashed flat, small Chiuese hams, combinations of ducks' leg, molecule of liver, and particle of giz zard bound round with a sinew from the Bame bird, and a variety of weird nondescript articles, impossible to describe. A species of Chinese maize, or Chinese cornflour, mado from sweet potatoes gronnd, was next de scribed with much gesticulation by a little Chinese storekeeper, who also produced a mass of what appeared to be horsehnir, bnt which was stilted to be dried edible seaweed. Among the, vegetables wore dried turnips, cut" in thin strips; green peas, which are eaten by the Chinese, pods and all; -em nil green pumpkins; varieties of a very sweet vine cucum ber, known a3 sU kwa; Chinese arti chokes, preserved fruits in jars, gourds which are intended to be fried in oil, etc. Some bottles encased in wickerwork, and some jars of dif ferent sizes and shapes, but mostly bulging and plethoric, were noticed, ranged on shelves near the roof. These contained three varieties of wine. The bottles held a wino made from rice, and termed sam chuy; tho jars contained respectively a wino known as moy qnee lo, a wine made also from nee and flavored with apri cots and a liquor known as ug ka pee, made from licorice roots and rice. One thing the Chinese beat us on--that is tea. They laugh at us for drinking what we call "lea," but which they diBdain. The storekeeper had some "welly fine tea.1' It was only 88 a pound. Lowest Cnfli Price. Coal Oil at $2.35 a case, at D. L. Beck & Soxs. Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast. Telephone Lodging House. Best Beds In town. Rooms per night 50 and 25 cts., per week 51.50. New and clean. Private entrance. Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at JefFs restaurant. Wliat! Do Sou Think Jeff of the U. S. gives you a meal for nothing and a glass of something to drink? Not much; but he gives the best meal and more of it than any other restaurant in town. 23 cents. A new lot of vocal and instrumental music books at the Crystal Palace. For Tho. Most Beautiful And enduring photographs, charming tones, the most scientific retouching and fine polish go to N. S. Sinister, the pioneer leading photographer. Seo new samples at his new gallery on the roadway, OBSERVATIONS AT SALE5I. Salem, Jan. 28, 1887. Editor Asteriax: The lower river is attracting con siderable attention. Schooner pilots wish the state to insure the schooner and keep her in repair and exempt them from paying anything back, so that the state will furnish the boat free. On the other hand another influ ence is for reducing pilotage on the bar and allowing pilots to run on the tugs. Some of the river pilots are oppos ing the Portland bridge which has provoked an examination of their business, and there is talk of cutting their compensation. Astoria charter bill No. 117, consol idates the offices of auditor and po lice judge. The bill on county judges raises the salary in Clatsop county to 8900 per annum. The report of emoluments shows that the sheriff of Clatsop county, for term onding June 30, 18S6, received i 82,672.16. That tho clerk reoeived, for tho two years ending Ootobor 31, 18S6, $9,128.42. The sheriff failed to report for the balance of the two ) ears. Numerous fish bills have been in troduced and are before the commit tees, who are trying to inform them selves as to the effect on the fishing interest of taking two millions of fish from the river by different methods, or by one appliauce. Ex. Amazing Testimony. Investigation of the explosion of of the schooner Parallel near the Cliff House, has produced amazing testimony. Tho steward and mate agree that the Parallel was towed as far as Black Point on Thursday afternoon, aud then dismissed her tug, although the prospects were de oidedly unfavorable for beating out side alouo, She drifted around for two days, and on Saturday evening after supper tho captain refused an offer to tow him out for 825, remark ing to tho mate that he would bo willing to pay S10. At this very time the vessel was plainly unmanageable, and drifting toward the rocks. At 730 the captain ordered the crew to take to the boat3 and abandon the schooner. The mate begged him to cast anchor, but he refused on tho ground that tho chain in running through the hauao hole would oause enough concussion to explode the powder. This appears to havo been a new idea, for he had anchored on two previous nights without thinking of the danger. He refused to take any step whatever to save the vessef or to warn the people on shore of tho nature of her cargo. The mate asserts that there was good anchor age and that the Parallel could havo been saved without the slightest trouble. When she was abandoned she had not struck and tho sea was smooth; but the captain was so im patient that she was left with her sails sot and the lights burning. Instead of lauding where somo warning could be given to tho people who wero in danger Capt. Mollor ordered the men to pull to Point Bonita. When they went ashore there was still time to send word to Cliff house, cither by boat to Fort Point or by horseman to Saucelito, but the captain refused to be respon sible eithorfor the boat or horse, i and so no word was sent. Lights were seen moving about the wreck aud Moller expected an explosion at every moment. He had every reason to suppose that it would cause a frightful loss of life, but when it oame he cheered and appeared immensely relieved. Oreyonian, ?3. The Mksinj; Link. The missing link of twelve miles in the O. B. & N. railway between this city and Pendleton, says the Walla Walla Statesman, no longer exists. The laat tie was laid, the last rail was placed in position, .and the final spiko has been driven, and tho twelve mile gap, which has existed for so many years, to our detriment nnd the postponement of our prosperity, wa3 completed to-day, and through traffic will probably commence by February 1. The completion of this line was an act of tardy icaticc, as the road shou'l have been finished long ago. It wiii bring to us a large share of the bnsiuess of Umatilla county, which, through the lack of direct communi cation we were unable to obtain. The line will be of great importance to this city in tho way of overland travel. It will take but two hours to reaclAVal Ia Walla from Pendleton, while here tofore ten hours was consumed in the trip. These are not the main reasons, however, for congratulations. The principal reason is that the comple tion of the missing link brings with it the certainty of the construction of another railway line, whioh will give us another outlet for our produots by way of tho Northern Pacific. The people of Walla Walla and vicinity cap well hurrah and feel happy over the bright prospects the future prom ises. Active. Pushing nnd Reliable. W.E. Dement & Co. can always be relied upon to carry In btock tho purest and best goods, and sustain the reputa tion oi being active, pusiung ana relia ble, by recommending articles with well established merit and such as are popular. Having the auency for the celebrated Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, colds and cbughs, will sell It on a positive guarantee. It will surely cure any and every affection of throat, lungs, or chest, and in order to prove our claim, we ask you to call and get a Trial Bottle Free. Goto Jeffs .Restaurant to-night and take home a peace maker (Oyster Loaf.) The finest and nicest steak to be In town at Fabre's. had Gambrinus Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. Sweet Apple Cider At Astoria Soda Works. i'EBSOSAL. George H. George and wife are to arrive on the Columbia to-day. Mrs. E. 0. Holden and daughter are on the Columbia this morning, returning from a visit to California. A. E. Johns returns this morning on the Columbia from a short stay in California. F. H. Horton, general manager of the Truckee Lumber company, is on the incoming steamer, on a business visit to this city. The many friends of Mrs. Dr. Ow ens Adair will be pleased to know that she was made the mother of a fine healthy daughter at noon yes terday. The mother and child are doing extremely vrett. Oreyonian, S9. L Free Trade. The reduction of internal revenue and the taking off revenue stamps from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has largely benefited the con sumers, as well as relieving tho bur den of home manufacturers. Especial ly is this the case with Green's August Flower and Iloschee's Ger man Syrup, as the reduction of thirty-six cents per dozen, has been added to increase the size of the bot tles containing these remedies, there by giving one-fifth more medioine in the 75 cent size. The August Floioer for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, and tho German Syrup for Cough and Lung troubles, havo perhaps, the largest sale of any medioines in tho world. The advantage of in creased size of tho bottles will be greatly appreciated by the sick aud afflicted, in every town and villago in -civilized countries. Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the same size, The Kind of Salmon They Are. At intervals small red fish, about the size of trout, have been caught in Lake Whatcom, and many have been the theories advanced as to the spe cies. Last fall T. J. Smith sent a few of these fish to tho president of the Bloomington (Indiana) University, who is preparing a catalogue of the fish found in the United States wa ters. Ackowledging receipt of the specimen ho says: "The 'kokos' have come to hand, and are the young breeding 'grilse' of tho blue baok salm on or red fish. If they cannot get out of Lake Whatcom they are perhaps land-locked and stunted in their growtu, never uecoming larger, xne same species in the Columbia reaches six or eight pounds. The soientifio name in oncorhyncus norJca. In or dinary plain words these small red j fish are stunted or scrub specimens of j red sea salmon." Whatcom Reveille. 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 initiation of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the genuine. Because he can make more profit he may tell you he has something just as good, or just the same. Don't be de ceived, but,insist upon getting Dr. King's New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung and Chest affection. Trial Bottles free at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. Death of a Pioneer Woman. Mrs. L M. Moss, one of the earli est pioneer women of this state, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. W. Clarke in Oregon City, on the 23rd instant, aged 70 years. She. came to Oregon in 18-13, and with the exception of a short residence at Sa lem, has lived over since at Oregon City. The immediate oause of her death was n paralytio stroke. She leaves a hnsband and five ohildren living, among whom are Mrs. Nora Clarke, Volney Moss nnd Walter Moss. Oreyonian, 29 Unnecessary Misery. Probably as muoh misery comes from habitual constipation as from any derangement of the fnnctions of the body, and it is diffioult to cure, for the reason that no one likes to take the medioines usually pre scribed. HAMBUBG FIGS were prepared to obviate this difficulty, aud they will be found pleasant to the tasto of women nnd children. 25 cents. At all druggists. J.J. Mack & Co., proprietors. S. F. Salt! Salt!! At J. II. D. Gray's; 100 tons assorted Salt; Rock, Fish, Hay and Stock Salt In quantities to suit nurchasers. Choice Brands of Cifrars. Imported Garclas $5.50 per box of 50. Fine domestic Pumariegas (full Havana filled), $7.00 per box of 100, Tansill's celebrated Punch $4.50 per box of 100. D. L. Beck & Soxs. JKFF'S United States Restaurant is tho best and cheapest In Astoria. How Is This For High? Begining this week I offer all goods now in stock at a reduction ot lo per cent, which means $1.50 in your pocket on every 10. worth of Goods you buy of me. Herm&za. Wis, The Clothier and Hatter. (Ocoldont Boildlng.) Remnant REMNANTS! mmmm .spwwfflH fill mgBmtBmm&mtHBm KPHsIIh 1K!1E is SiPlfiBH Monday and following days of this week we will place on our center counters JL!. ODD JLUaGTHS of GOODS accumulated during the season and 31 4 fit K TIIEJI DOTFfl regardless of cost in order to make a thorough clear ance, previous to our aunual Inventory of stock which takes place Feb. 1st. j T6 flfl"aT A "ftTHfC lA; Hdf-LIl HJN P, The Leading Dry Goods and Clothing Hodse OF ASTORIA. Solo Agent for Butterick's Every time you come you We are adding to our stock and to tho variety of the lines of goods we carry by every steamer. By last steamer Fresh Caia. Roll Butter, Gilt Edge, Climax Coffee, with a China cup and saucer in each can; Green Coffee at San Francisco wholesale prices; all the best brands of Teas; Sug.irs at our former low rates; a full line of Hams, Breakfast Bacon, Lard, etc; Canned and cased goods in large stock and great variety, for many of which we are sole agents; AnchoviSs, Dutch Herring, Yarmouth Bloaters, Codfish Bricks, Boneless Cod, Stockfish, etc.; Roller Flour, "Wheat, Corn, Oat, and Buckwheat Meals, etc.: Apples, "White Darling Po tatoes, and almost everything else in the grocery and provision line. Agents for Lantz Bros, celebrated Soaps and Starch, and many other Eastern and California '"" " makes carried in stock. "Wheat, Oats, Ground fc'Barley, . Shorts and Bran. Cordage, Twine, Floats, and a full line A full line of Imported and Domestic Cigars and lo bacco. Also, just received an addition to our 'stook of Parlor, Hanging, Hall, Stand, and Hand Lampa? j Also, Shades, Burners, Chimneys and Wicks. More Fancy articles in China, Crystal, Bisque, etc. Full . : Dinner, Tea, and" Toilet Sets, and Crockery in all the T Latest Styles. Best Plated Knives and Forks, Table and Teaspoons, as well as common ones. Goblets, Wino Glasses, Ale Mugs, Tumblers, and Bar Ware generally; and many other articles too numerous to enumerate. All these way up in Quality, and way down in Price. We have just been appointed agents for Astoria of the justly celebrated GILT EDGE COAL OIL, and un prepared to sell to the trade at Oil Co's wholesale rate, and every can guaranteed as to quality and condition. Our retail trado supplied at same rates as inferior oils are sold at. gSgfRemember your place to trade is at D. L. BECK & SONS. emu ants! REMNANTS, REMNANTS. Patterns tor this District t . will be Better Pleased, all sizes. Nans, all kinds. of CANNERY SUPPLIES. ik Hjidlil i oi superior sum. 4 ,Ts?