OJ y ?hc gaUg stariau. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY...... ...TANl'AUY'JJ. 1SST TIig Columbia will sail to-day. The report of the grand jury bolound in another column. will Ferd Fisher is building a fine res idence north of Court street. The Oregon pioneers will hold their annual reunion at Portland next June. The chamber of commerce will hold its .annual election of officer-) next Monday. Revival services will the Methodist church nest week. continue at every night .Bain, hail, wind and sunshine were the chief ingredients of yesterday's weather in this latitude and longi tude. ' Eev. G. H. Atkinson, D. D.. will hold divine service in the Congrega tional church, to-morrow morning and evening. , The wire was down yesterday af ternoon and last evening and The Astobiax is without its usual press report this morning. Chinese New Year's is at hand. The Mongolians are having almost as much fun as if they were members of the Oregon legislature. Interesting exercises were held at the Court street school yesterday af ternoon, and witnessed with interest by a large number of visitors. Jeannie Winston and the Pyke opera company at Ross opera house next Monday evening. Reserved seats at the New York Novelty Store. Editor Siglin, of C003. Editor "Wa ger, of Umatilla, and Capt. Gray, of Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook, seem to claim considerable attention in the state senate. At the Methodist church to-morrow services will be as follews: Class meeting at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11, subject "The Hidden Life.' Revi val service at 7 p. jr.; subject "Tekel." Mrs. L. R. Jones is the fortunate winner of the handsome Whito sew ing machine given as a premium by Thompson & Ross with their Bonanza baking powder. Tho lucky number was 96. Bogus lottery tickets are manu factured in San Francisco and sold all-over the coast. Tho genuino are bad enough, but a counterfeit lottery ticket is about as worthless as any thing can get to be. Does any one know what that "amendment" to the city charter is that has been introduced into the legislature by state Senator Gray? It is rumored to be the abolishment of the office of police judge. Tho following is from the Sunday Mercury of January 2nd: "Miss Jeannie Winston closed her engage ment the New Market last night to three" weeks of the most successful business ever played within those walls." Everson & Cook have leased for five years H. B. Parker's commodious building; opposite Foard & Stokes', ana are Dusy putting in nxtures, painting, etc They will shortly open a hotel and intend running it in an Al manner. Eli Perkins, the greatest living American liar, and a lecturer who is always in demand, informs this fam ily, journal that he will start for Oregon next May. Any committee or organization that may want hira to lecture in Astoria cau corral Eli by addressing 39, East 76th street, New 'York citv. Surveyor General Breckenridge, of Washington territory, has been ap pointed, with Capt. C. F. Powell and the commander at Fort Canby, to act as a board to adjust the question of boundary lines, jurisdiction, etc., whioh has arisen between the military and lighthouse authorities in the matter of tho military reservation of Fort Canby. The . WTinston-Pyke comic opera c8mpany promises to be the event of the season. The troupe numbers 40 Serformers, including a full ohorus. iss"Jeannie Winston will be sup ported by Miss Louise Manfred, Miss Telulu Evans, Mr. Pyke, Mr. De Lange, Mr. Keene and other well known and popular artists. The or chestra is under the direction of Mr. Oscar Herald; "Prince Methusalem" will be the opera. The jury in the Croken cjise brought in a verdict at tho unearthly hour of half past . three yesterday morning. An Astobian reporter hung around till after one o'clock for a pos sible item in the way of a verdict, and when he left it looked as though the jury was going to sit it out The jury at that time stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction. About three a verdict was reached and the judge and the clerk and tho counsel were sent for, routed out of their beds, and brought down in the midst of a heavy hail storm to hear the verdict an re cord it. The steamer Lurliiie arrived here this morning at 130, having on board Senators Lee. Barin, Emmitt Rhine- hart and Allen, and Representatives Blevins. McOully, Hale, Gay, Looket, .and several others, guests of Senator Gray. The intention being to go on the Gen. Miles to Fort Stevens and Fort Canby this morning at 9 o'clock, returning about 3 p. jl, and will meet the citizens at Boss optr j house this evening at 750, to" gain information regarding oar fishing industries. REPORT OF THE GRAND .TORY. In the Circr.it Court of the State of Or oson for Clatsop Connty. To the Hon. F. .1. Taylor, judge of the above entitled ceurt: The grand jury beg leave to report that they have been on duly since January'lOtb, 1887, and have spent most of said time in examining crim inal cases brought before them, and of these cases have found fourteen true bills and not true bills. We have carefully examined all cases brought before us where the parties were bound over in the lower court, including, as we are informed, all eases in the county. in which par ties have been held to answer since the May term of this court in 18S6, and have also examined sewral cases brought directly before us. We have some fault to find with the witnesses and officers who made the arrests in certain Chinese cases, for this reasen: that they did not seem to take enough interest in the cases to recollect the evidence which they gave in the lower court, or even the identity of the parties; and we wish to impress upon the officers making the arrests in such cases, the importance of keeping some mem orandum of each case, or in some way retaining a recollection of the par ticular circumstances of each case; for in many instances, if this is not done, tho county will frequently be put to much expense and no benefit derived therefrom. We have visited St. Mary's hospital where the county poor are kept, and wo find that the patients of the coun ty are well fed, kept in clean and commodious quarters, and iu every way properly looked after. And we heartily commend the kind sisters for their attention and devotion to the welfare of all persons entrusted to their care. In the city jail we find that tho prisoners' quarters are kept in a very damp and unwholesome condition; that no glass are in the windows and the rain pours in upon the iloor dur ing rainy weather. In regard to these matters wo recommend that protec tion bo put over tho windows to keep the water out; that tho cells be white washed or painted, and that a stove bo kept in or near the cells so that all dampness may bo kept out aud the colls be kept dry. Also that bunks be put in the cells for the prisoners to sleep in. The graud jury feel that the city council deserve to bo cen sured for not putting the oity jail in better condition before this, as sev eral grand juries preceding this have called their attention to the condi tion of tho city jail. Wo have the usual report to make in regard to the defective condition of tho county jail. We think a room should bo fitted up iu the county jail for insane patients who are tempora rily lodged there before they are taken to the asylum. They shonld be loiged in better quarters than the criminals, especially the fenialo pa- tients, and some device should be placed in the room to restrain them or confine them so that they oaunot do injury to themselves, or destroy property. Some littlo repairing might also bo had in the floor of the jail to make it safe against attempts of pris oners to escape. We heartily commend the present county court for the several much needed additions and improvements to the court house and we suggest that it be given two new coats of paint. Wo also desire to endorse the ac tion of the present county court in cutting down the running expenses of the county and in refusing to allow any unjust claims against the county oroad districts therein. We find thit the county clerk, sheriff, treasurer and other officers of the county, have promptly and eth ciently attended to the duties of their respective offices. In the justice court for Astoria we find that the records are carefully aud neatly kept, and that the justice of said precinct lias prndently avoided sendiug up to the grand jury any cases whose im portance does not demand their care ful consideration. The justice in the upper Astoria precinct, we find, has been somewhat at fault in the per formance of the duties of his office, and we recommend a more prompt and careful attention to his duties in the future. Having ended our labors we wish to be discharged. A. H. SaiiB. R. Teachoot. S. E. Habbis. William Jackson A. Heidex. I. Cawker. J. P. Thompson. Drowned From the Tns "Astoria. About ten o'clock last night a splash in the water and the cries of a man in distress brought a crowd running to where the tug Astoria was lying at Fiavel's dock. Such assistance as was procurable at a mo ment's notice was rendered, but the darkness of the night and the swiftly outgoing tide made it impossible to save the drowning man, who almost immediately disappeared from view. who he was could not be at once ascertained, and the next hour was spent in hunting up the crew. They were all, finally, found except, the Chinese cook, so that he is the one who wa3 drowned. He was going from the tug on to the dock when he missed his footing and thus met his death. The class for beginners in drawing will meet ever Saturday morning at Miss Brown's studio, over the City Book Store. Irlce only 23 cents a lesson. A choice assortment of evaporated fruits at Thompson & Ross'. Thompson & Ross ell a No. White Darling Potato. One Go to Thompson & bntter and lard. Ros3 for choice Fresh Ca'ifornia Butter just u-eelved at A. Van Dusen & Co.'s. Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast. Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at Jeff's restaurant. Gotojeffsforoystcra, Private Rooms. PRESBYTERIAN S. S. CONCERT. A Very Creditable and Successful Affair. Considering the heavy rain, which fell in torrents, a very numerous audience attended the interesting concert given by the children of the Presbyterian church Sabbath school on last Thursday evening for the benefit of their now library fund. The careful renditions of the simple gospel hymns by the infant classes, in whioh more than forty juvenile voices took part and kept time and tune without an apparent discordant jar, showed careful training and was creditable alike to tho children and Miss Nellie Flavel, their instructress. After tho opening piece by mem bers of the school, Miss Minnie Hob son and-Miss Winnie McKean sang'a duet, "Wonderful Night," which was charmingly Tendered, their voices, though deficient in strength, blended sweetly. Master Floyd Osgood next recited "Carl Pretzel's Ride," his self posses sion on the stage and retentive mem ory should make him, with more ex perience, a good platform orator. Next came the trio, "Father, We Thank Thee," by Sadie, Jennie and George Snyder, each of them per forming their part well, and eliciting deservedly warm applause. Miss .Katio Fiavel's atistic render ing of the selection '"Care Compagne," from Bellini's "La Somnambula," and the musical Polka Fior Di Mar gherita, took tho audience by sur prise and the talented sougtress was compelled to respond to the deter mined call for an encore. After an other song by the infant class, Mr. John T. Ross rendered the well known and favorite Scotch ballad "Mary of Argyle" in a manner which elicited considerable applause from the audience. After a short interval the second part of the entertainment commenced with a quartette, "Gathering Home" by the Misses Stone and Powell and Messrs. Collier and Prescott. The pleasing manner in which tho piece was rendered was so satisfactory to the listeners that the talented quar tetto had fain to respond to a call for an encore. Mr. Prescott has a rich, smooth, deep, bass voice which with proper instruction and careful train ing would soon bring hira an engage ment as a professional basso. Mr. Collier's clear and musical tenor was also heard to the onhanced advantage of the selection. Misa Nellie Flavel next favored the i audience with a favorite piano solo, 'Home, Sweet Home" with variations which were faultlessly rendorol and loudly applauded. As Miss Nellie had almost tho en tiro supervision of tho whole enter tainment, tho young lady was too tired to respond to the call for an encore. The "Little Match Girl" was sweet ly rendered by the McKean children, Winnie, Jiihza and Terry, after whioh Miss Katio Flavel favored the audi ence with the operatic sem from Gou nod, "Chantez, Riez, Dormez," Prof. Francis' experienced fingers drawing music from his violin in a finely -executed obligate. Miss Rosetta Sherman recited in a charming, self-possessed manner "The Leak in the Dike," which, though a long recitation, those who listened to tho fair speaker would have been pleased to have repeated had she felt so disposed. A class of young ladies next recited in concert the 13th chapter of first Corinthians, St. Paul's eulogy of Charity, without missing a word. After Miss Katie Flavel had re -dered the favorite Mexican air "La Pa loma," the interesting entertainment was concluded by a duet in costume between the girls and boys, entitled "The Bettor .Land," in which all did their parts well. We are informed tho net proceed- of the concert are amply sufficient to complete the sum requisito to provide a fine new library for this flourishing Sunday school. VHOaimtUK, I'AKT I. 1. Chorus, "Onward Go!" McGrana han; Members of the School. 2. Duet, ' Wonderful Night;" Winnie Jxoheau and Minnie liobson. 3. Chorus, "Nothing but the Blood of Jesus." Loicry; infant Class. 4. Comic Recitation, "Carl Pretzel's Ride;'" Flovd Osgood. 5. Trio. ""Fr.ther, Wo Thank Thee," St raito, "Sadie, Jennie and George Snyder. Recit and Cavatinn, "Care Coin- . J pagne" (LaSonnambuln)Cctliu; ( Polka. Fior Di Margherita, Miss Katie Flavel. 7. Song, Infant Glass. 8. Ballad, "Mary of Argyle," Xclson; Mr. J. T. Ross. 9. Chorus, "My Soul "Will Overcome," Lowry; Members of the School. paht ir. 1. Quurtetto,,:GatlieringHome," Misses Stone and Powell, Messrs. Collier and Prescott. 2. Piano Solo, Recollections of Home, Mills; Miss Nellie Flavel. 3. Song, "The Little Match Girl," Win nie, Eliza and Terry McKean. 4. Serenade, "Chantez. Riez, Dorraez;" Gounod; Miss Katie Flavel. (Violin obligato, Prof. Francis.) 5. Recitation, "The Leak in the Dike," Phoebe Cary; Miss Rosetta Sherman. 6. Recitation. "13 Chap. Corinthians," A Clas3 of Young Ladies. " 7. Song, "The Better iand," (in cos tume) Members oFthe School. Unnecessary Misery. Probably as muoh misery comes from habitual Constipation a3 from any derangement of the functions of the body, and it is difficult to cure, for the reason that no one likes to take the medicines usually pre scribed. HAMBURG FIGS were prepared to obviate this difficulty, and they will be found pleasant to the taste of women and ohildren. 25 cents. At all druggists. J. J. Mack & Co., proprietors. S. F. Y. M. C. A. A social meeting for young men only will be held at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association this evening. A small part of the entertainment will consist of a plain supper to bo served at eight o'clook. A cordial invitation is extended to all young men to be present. Come and we will do thee good. - CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS. Taylor, J. January 21. Moore vs. Johnson; motion for nou suit on part of defendant allowed. Grand jury came into court and presented four true bills and three not true bills. State vs. Ah Hon; defendant dis charged, bonds exonerated. State ts. Root. Ferry; same order. State vs. Sam Hendricksen: same order. Grand jury report read and filed. State vs. Sit Kuo; on motion of district nttornoy case dismissed and bonds exonerated. State vs. Julius Udby, arraigned upon indictment charged with assaul' with a deadly weapon. C. B. Wataon and Fulton Bros, for state; F. D. Winton for defendant; till to-morrow to plead. State vs. O. Bartels and Julius Bar tels; motion to dismiss a3 to second indictment allewed: defendants or dered discharged and property re turned to owners. Court adjourned to 9 a m. to-mor- Rouzh Weather off Cape Mendocino. San Francisco, Jan. 20. The steamer Oregon, papt. Pohlman, ar rived yesterday, in five and one-half days from Portland, and sixty-eight hours from Astoria. Tho usual sail ing time of the vessel from Astoria is from forty-two to forty-six hours. She had to come at slow speed all tho way down, on account of head winds and high seas prevailing. The weather was not so bad until tho vessel got in the latitude of Cape Mendocino, when, as Capt. Pohlman says, "he experienced the heaviest weather ho over saw on this coast or anywhere else." Tho vesael shipped huge seas forward, and bears evidence of the dangerr. she has encountered. About forty feet of rail on the star board side, forward, has been carried away, and a life line rigged. Tho ventilator on the forecastle deck was carried away, and the skylight over the companionway leading to tho main deck was smashed. The boat swain, who was standing on tho fore castle head when she ducked her bpw under, was washed away, but man aged to get hold of' the forestay and so savod himself. He is considerably bruised about the arms and legs. Capt. Pohlman was washed off the bridge by a heavy sea aud carried right aft. Ho was badly bruised about tho thighs, and on coming ashore seemed quite lame; aud went at onco to his home in Alameda. During the hight of the storm tho Oregon passed the steamer Arago, coal laden from Coos bay for this port. The Arago seemed to bo hav ing a hard time of it. However, sho camo into port safely last evening, having successfully weathered the storm. Good Xtc.MiltH in Every Cnse, 1). A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn.. writes that he waM seriously afflicted with a severe cold that settled on his lungs: had tried winy remedies without bene Jit Being Induced to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, did so and"was entirely cured by use of a few bottles, bince which time he has u-ed it In Im family for all Coughs and Colds with best results. This is the experience of thousands whoso lives have been .saved by this Wonderful Discovery. Trial Bottles free at W. E. Dement & Co.s Drug Store. Ha- It Under Consideration. An eastern exchange published au item to tho effect that tho Northern Pacific railroad company will build a branch line from Kalama to Astoria; this will connect Kalama with Ains worth by a line of boats. The article also stated that General Anderson had been to Astoria and had located a depot there. A News reporter in terviewed General Anderson this morning on the subject. The latter said that the matter hos not yet been decided upon, thongh tho company is considering it. Ho has not been to Astoria yet, but may go there soon. The proposed branch lino is not an established fact in plans. Tacoma News. 19. An lud to Rone Scrapi-i. Edward Shepherd, of Ilarrisburg, 111., says: 'Having received so much bene fit from Electric Bitters, 1 feel it my duty to let suffering humanity know it. Have had a running sore on mv leg for eight years; my doctors told me I would have to have the bone scraped or leg amputated. I ued, instead, three bot tles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and well.'' Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 23c per box by W. E. Dement & Co. Siveel Ciller; Reflncri Cider. Rest quality at the Oregon Bakery. What! Do You 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 tmvn.25 cent?. For Tho Most Brnullful And enduring photographs, charming tones, the moat scientific retouching and fine polish go to N. S. Sinister, the pioneer leading photographer. See new samples at his new gallcrv on the road way. A new lot of vocal and Instrumental music hooks at the Crystal Palace. Goto Jeffs Restaurant to-night and take home a peace maker (Oyster Loaf.) The finest and nicest steak to he had in town at Fabre's. Gambrimis Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. School books at bottom prices at the Crystal Palace Book Store. Genuine Cider Vinegar and Pure Apple Cider at D. L, Beck & Sons. Sweet Apple Cider At Astoria Soda Works. GnToC ow Gallery. The leading Photographer. For the finest photos in all the latest styles and of superior finish. t'F.BSOXAIi. Lieut. Sebree is at the buoy depot. Pilot Campbell returned from Sa lem yesterday. Mayor Trullinger returned last evening on the Lurltne with tho del egation from Salem. Change in Steamers. Sax Francisco, Jau. 20. Several important changes were made to-day in tho sailing of the steamers operated by the Oregon Railway & Navigation company and the Pacific Coart Steam ship company. The Orizaba has been withdrawn from the southern route and her place will be taken by the Queen of the Pacific, at present ply ing between this city and Portland. A great deal of -repairing is being done on the steamer State of Cali fornia, and when completed the ves sel will go on the Oregon line in place of the Queen of the Pncijic. Tho company is at present fitting out the steel steamer Olympian as a pas senger vessel. Beginning next spring the company will place the Ancon, Idaho and Olympian on the route between Port Townsend and Sitka, Alaska, and weekly trips will be made. Opposed to S cessiou. Tho St. Helens Mht of the 21st, in discussing the county boundary ques tion closes a long artiolo as follews: "Our main objection is that it is unjuBt to the entire county. It is not right that a portion of the county should be nllowed to secede after it has 'sucked the public teat' for so many years, any more than it is right for a territory, after it has been fos tered up to statehood should be al lowed to secede from the general gov ernment. The county owes a duty to its settlers, but that duty is reoipro val, and they should not be allowed to depart without compensating the county for every cent that has been expended upon them up to the pres ent time." Free Trade. Tho reduotion of internal revenue and the taking off revenue stamps from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has largely benefited the con sumers, as well as relieving the bur den of home manufacturers. Especial ly is this the case with Oreen"s August Flower and Boschees Ger man Synip, 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 medicine in the 75 eent size. Tho August Flower for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, and tho German Syrup for Cough and Lung troubles, havo perhaps, tho largest sale of any medicines in the world. The advantage of in creased size of tho bottles will be greatly appreciated by the sick and afflioted, in every town, and village in civilized oountries. Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the same size, An Institution That Distributes Coin. Parties are here from the Columbia river endeavoring to secure a site for a salmon cannery. Every induce ment should be extended to these parties if they mean business, for there is no business whioh distributes more money in the community in which it is located, than a cannery. Seattle Post-Intelliqencer. Keynote to Health. Health is wealth. "Wealth means In dependence. The keynote is Dr. Bosan kos Cough and Lung gyrup, the best Cough Syrup in the world. Cures Coughs, Colds, Pains in the Chest, Bron chitis and Primary consumption. One dose gives relief in every case. Take no other. Price no cents and 1.00. Samples fiee. Sold by J. W. Conn. Suit! Salt 11 ' At J. II. I). Grav's; 100 tons assorted S.Ut; Rock, Flsh Hay and Stock Salt in quantities to suit mirchaserc. Lowest Ctthli irico. Coal Oil at $2.35 a case, at D. L. Beck & Sons. Syrup of Figs. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Calf is Natures Own True Laxative. This pleasant liquid fruit remedy may be had of W. E. Dement & Co, at fifty, cents or one dollar per bottle. It is the most pleasant, prompt and effective remedy known, to cleanse the system ; to act on, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gently vet thoroughly to dispel Headachs, Colds aud Fevers; to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. All the different books used In tho public school you can get at the Crystal Palace at reduced rates. Telephone Lodging House. Best Beds in town. Rooms per night 50 and 25 cts., per week S1.50. New and clean. Private entrance. ow Is This For High? Begining this week I offer all goods now in stock at a reductioa ot 15 per cent, which means $1.60 in your pocket on every 10. worth of Goods you buy of me. Herman WiS3, Tho Clothier and Hatter. tOccldeniBolldhig,) Remnants! REMNANTS! Monday aud following days of this week we will place on our center counter8 AI.I, OI LENGTHS OF GUODS accumulated during the season and ItlAillv THEM DOV'i' regardless of cost in order to make a thorough clear ance, previous to our annual Inventory of stock which takes place Feb. 1st. The Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House OF ASTORIA. SoleA sent lor Butteriek's Patterns fortius District Kilt Dill Tho Holidays of 1886 are that the 0. L Beck & Sons, Are still here, and that they are receiving now and desirable Goods by every steamer, and that they continue .to sell the best Goods at the lowest prices. They havo addod to thir stock by th last steamer. FULL DINMER SETS Handsomely Decorated, Triple Plated Silver Knives andjForks, Agate fere. etc Also have largely renewed their stook of Groceries and Provisions, both Fancy and Staple, so that they now have one of th"e largest and best assortments uf desii able Goods in the city. - Compelled by their increasing trade and the necessity for more room, they have leased the store adjoining tho one they have so long occupied and are fitting it for their Wholesale Trade, while their old store is used entirely for their rapidly growing- business. - Remember that iu Quality and Prices they GAjWITOT B-K, J3J5AT, and those who have Cash- to spend should prepare to tfp'eni it N0W, where they can be so well suited as they can at 3. & SBOK & 302TS? mnants! S,EMNANTS; gone, but don't you forget firm of Niiffnttfin I UlcUllulli