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PJ tTJw JaUg gtsfotfim. .ASTOBIA, OSEQON TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 1888 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted.) J. F. HALLORAN & COMPANY, Publishers and Proprietors, ASTORIA BUILDING, - - CASSSTKEET. Terms of Subscription. Served liv Carrier, per wcek.. 15 cts Sent bv Mail, per month........ 60 cts ' " one year. . 57.00 Free ol postage to subscribers. The Astobian guarantees to its adver tisers the largest circulation of any newspa per published on the Columbia river. The public Ecbools re-open to-day. This being leap year may boom the matrimonial market. Johnson Bros, have bought the Sea side bakery from K H. Jackson. A salmon cannery company is short ly to be incorporated at Bandon, Coos county. The county court met yesterday and adjourned to ten o'clock this morning. The firm of Geo. W. Meade & Co., of San Francisco, has made an as signment. The rails for the Astoria Street Railway company will cost nearly S60 a ton laid down here. Beaver Lodge, No. 35, L O. O. F., had a pleasant social gathering at their lodge-room yesterday evening. A black horse belonging to the Clatsop Mill Co.- backed overboard yesterday, bat -was rescued with little damage. Our Astoria post office will come mighty near going up one notch in the scale of presidential postofficea this year. Bev. F. X. Nunan, of Peoria, Illi nois, will lecture in the Rescue Club hall on to-morrow and Thursday evenings. Frank Green was arrested by offi cer Olsen last evening for stealing a trunk from Geo. Hill's, and will have a chance to explain matters to-day. The new freight rates for the ocean division of the O. R. & N. Co. are not yet in effect The reduction on pas senger rates went into effect some weeks ago. The United States revenue cutter Thos. Corwin arrived in yesterday, and will make this place her future headquarters. To-day the battalion that has been at Fort Canby leave, and the mouth of the river will have no troops on either side of it An employe of the Clatsop Mill Co. named Ed. Ellis lost the top one of the fingers of his left hand yesterday, it being pinched off in a cogwheel. Yesterday -was generally observed as a holiday, the stores, banks, offices and business houses being generally closed; it was a fine day, many kept open house and there were numerous callers. Dr. Jay Tuttle has removed his place of residence to Mrs. Welch's new cottage on the south side of Wall street, nearly oppe: L W. Case's, one block south anu one block west of his former residence. At a meeting of the directors of the Masonic Land and Building associa tion yesterday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Geo. Flavel, president; E. G. Rogers, vice president; S. T. Mo Eean, secretary; J. A. Montgomery, treasurer. Bill Nye, who has been there him self, speaks by the card -when he says thai the number of opportunies that a paper has for jumping on a great wrong with both feet, while the gen tleman who furnishes the information conceals himself in a cyclone cellar that opens with a time look, is sim ply appalling. Daring December, according to signal service records the mean bar ometer was 29.91; mean temperature 43.1; highest temperature 55, on the 9th and 16; lowest, 32, on the 23rd. The prevailing direction of wind was southwest; total movement of wind for the month, 6,602 miles; greatest velocity 48 miles, on the 7th. In the retirement of Thos. Linville from the police force the city loses a good officer; brave, intelligent and upright; quick to see and prompt to act It is but a just tribute to an effi cient officer to say this of a man who goes off the force with the irood wishes, the confidence and the respect 01 a large majority of this commu nity. Less could not be said, and more need not at present be said. The renowned Royce & Lansing Musical Comedy company and Swiss Bell Ringers are coming next Friday and Saturday. This company comes endorsed by press and public. Dur ing their eight successful years on the road over one million people have witnessed their entertainment And halls and theaters have been found utterly inadequate for the accommo dation of the people eager to gain ad mission. This is accounted for by their strict adherence of presenting a strictly refined entertainment com posedof the best, and the. best vocal and instrumental music. They re- main here two nights. Reserved seats at the New York Novelty store. Yesterday's editon of the Daily Oregonian is a compendium of the growth and present condition of Ore gon and Washington and a full show- innnl V. i, u6 iuo luamioiQ resources 01 uie "uk xi is complete m aaia, elaborate in statistics, unusually full in irnynnA Zt a 1 ? i.1 ""' luiurmnuon regaramg me "-iu,niD luiusi anu me mine, com mercial figures, eta, and is artistically nnnmYnTZA X... n jicu vy lour pages ul reuiiy fine engravings, the whole being pub lished find fnpnioliml ?n o efnla tlmf would reflect credit upon any news- States. The endorsement of German byrtip is unparalelled. We will pub lish 1000 testimonials received during the last six months. Read them. May save your life. BcuLiNanAM, N, Y., May 31,'86. G. G. Gbeex, Dear sir: I am fre quently troubled with severe colds, and the only remedy that will relieve me of them is your Boscliee's German Syrup. I have used it for more than 12 years. It is a constant household companion with me. Our merchant here procured it first at my solicita tion, and says he has sold a great many bottles. It is a very popular remedy in this section. Every per son who has used it speaks in the highest terms of its merits. I do not know of a single case it ha3 not cured. I first used it in Vermont, where I lived before coming here. I advise everyone to use it, as it is cer tainly the best cough medicine I have ever known. I have tried nearly all of them at different times. Yours respectfully, MOSES GRAY, Proprietor Grist Mill. There was a oniet little weddinc? last Sunday evening, at the residence 01 xnos. Xiogan, the contracting par ties being Miss Ella .Locran and Mr. J. W. Casey, the ceremony being per formed by Rev. L. Dieleman, pastor of St Mary's Romre Catholic church, ana witnessed by the friends and in timate acquaintances of the young conple. The presents were profuse ana costly, among tnem being a purse well fijled with gold, from the groom's business associates in Port land; F. E. Shute was best man on the occasion, and Miss Emma Sher man was bridesmaid. The newly married pair left on the boat Sun day night for Portland, where they will reside, and where Mr. Casey has a prominent position as railway agent Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not ex ist and It is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the .Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples. Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure Malarial fe vers. For cure of Headache, Constipa tion and Indigestion try Electric Bit tersEntire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and S1.00 per bottle at W. E. Dement & Co.'s. Ca. "II.", 0. N. G. Armoby Hall, Dec 30th, '87. All members of Co. "H.", O. N. G., will appear at this armory in full uni form,armed and equipped, on Wednes day evening, Jan. 4tb, 1883, for mus ter and inspection. By order of Cam:. A. E. Shaw. Three Favorites Have the following, to say of Wis dom's Robertine, the great beautifier and preserver of the complexien: Pobtland, Or., June 4, 1887. ToMr.W. M. Wisdom Dear Sir: I have tried your Robertine. It is excellent, and I shall be pleased to recommend it to all my lady friends. Believe me, yonrs truly, Rhea. Pobtulnd. Dee., 1885. To Mr. W. IT. "Wisdem: The "Rober tine yon so kindly sent me is excellent. It is the finest preparation I have ev6r used, and is a decided acquisition to every lady's toilet. Yours truly, Jeannie Winston. Poetland, Or., April G, 1887. Dear Mr. Wisdem: I have tried your "Robertine," and it gives me much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being one of the best articles of the kind I have ever used. Be lieve roe, yonrs sincerely, it. 1.EEEEIJJ. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. druggists, Astoria, Oregon - - Girl "Wanted. In a small family at Oysterville, W. T., to do general housework. Good posi tion and easy work. No children. Will pay good wages to good girl. Apply at this office at once. For the best photographs and tintypes go to Crow's Gallery. Fine Dwclline House to Bent. Good terms to suitable tenant. Inquire at wis orace. Kautlcal Almanacs, And Pacific Coast Tide Tables, for sale at the New York Novelty Store. C. K. f. r. V. The regular meeting of the Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union will be held on Tuesday. Jan. 3rd, 1888, at 7:30 P. 11., snarp, at Liiueny iian. ah members in good standing are request ed to attend. Business of importance will be transactea. A. 3E 1FIEI.D, President A Stjttox, Secretary. Why will you cougn when Shiloh's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts CO cts and SI. Sold by W.E. De ment All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest norfnniCTV. and toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest prices, atJ.W. Conns aruK siure. uppusiie ui-muut hotel, Astoria. Gainbrinus Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. Telephone Lodging House. Best Beds in town. Rooms per night GO and 25 cts per weeK sia. .new ana clean. Private entrance. Meals Cooked to Order, Private rooms for ladies and families: at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes. For the very best pictures ge to II. S. Shuster. THE ASTQBIA LEfJISLATUEE. The Old Council and the New. The Two Messages Discharge of the Police Force Appointment of Two Policemen. At 1:45 yesterday afternoon the city council met according to the charter, Mayor Trullinger in the chair, five members present. The report of Thos. Logan for De cember, '87, and the year '87 were read and referred to street committee. The report of the auditor and police judge for the year of '87 was also read and referred. The reports of city treasurer Hust ler for December, '87, and the year 1887, were read and referred to ways and means committee. Ordinances making appropriation of 8254.03 and S1.050 for the benefit of the Astoria Iron Works were read third time and passed. The following claims were ordered paid: Philip Taylor, S14.50; J. F. Halloran & Co., $12.80; J. G. Hastier, S265.58; D. C. Ireland, S7; W. W. Belcher, 50c; M. C. Crosby, S7.75; S7; J. W. Conn,S1.30; Electric Light Co., S163; Astoria Gaslight Co., 812.25; S124.25; P. L. Taylor, S42.50; H. Goldback, S4.50; John McCann.S2.25; J. A. Kenny, $25.75; Clatsop Mill Co., $11.30: R- R. Marion, 75c; West Shore Mills, S32.08; Sherman & Ward, SI; Silsby M'f ng Co., S134.50; S36.50; W. E. Dement, 827.60; Win cent & Carlson, 82.50; M. C. Crosby, 85.02; S18.39. This closed the regular business on the table. Mayor Trullinger then read his farewell address to the coun cil, which, on motion was ordered printed. KFMHIjgH OF MATOH TEULLKQEH. To the Honorable City Ceuncil: Gentlemen: Accordinc to past usaees. in connection with the requirements of the city charter, I present you my annual message which, in brief, will present to yon the present state of finances of the city. In the past year, we can safely say that the citv of Astoria has been blessed by not having been visited by fire, pesti lence, storm, or depression in business. In the first place fire has not visited us because our common council has seen nt to furnish our noble fire boys with amrle facilities to combat the fiery elements, which is the greatest enemy of a wooden city. Contanions disease has not done our city mnch injury, on account of the great efforts on the part of our city phy sician not even allowing a case of black measles, Rothein or German measles, to stalk through our streets under the name of smallpox. We have had an energetic chief of po lice, who has not only had supervision over the police force, but to a considera ble extent over the honorable cily council. While the streets have not been kept in much better condition than the back yaVd of my messhouse, still, here, during the holidays,! we were expecting some distinguished guests, there has been a faint effort made by the Chinamen, in front of their doors, in the heart of the city, to get some of the mud carted away; this, with some herculean efforts on the part of some of our white business peo ple, have moved some of the old boxes and piles of cordwood toward the back end of their magnificent business places, and some of the mud has been removed from the front. But. dear neoDle. remember the condi tion of your streets and gutters. The council is not wholly to blame, because, you know, some of them want to retain their places. The mayor is wholly dependent upon the treasurer and auditor for the reports of the city finances, and firmly believes tnem to be correct, on account ot tueir ample capabilities and integrity, and I will submit the follewing: cm Auorron's bepobt, jan. 1, 1SS3. Total receipt from sources, in cluding balance in treasury January 1st, 1887 $28,814 33 Total disb'm'ts for year '87. . . . 30,887 18 Warrants outst'd'g Jan. 1, '87. . 2,081 31 Bonds " " " " . 27,500 00 Total 5C0.4C9 24 Less receipts 28,814 28 Present indebtedness $31,C54 8G cm teeasueee's eepoet, jan.I, 1888. Balance from I88G 3,727 70 Receipts for 1887 25.03G 23 Total $29,703 OS Total disbursements, 1837...... 24,337 72 Balanco on hand Jan. 1, '88.. 5,43519 Balance general fund 2,170 47 " police " 9C4 43 " bond inst. fund 1,010 48 " cemetery " G84 81 Total IC5.43G 19 As this is my last message to your hon orable body, I thank you for your kind indulgence in mv many weaknesses and non-attendance, and for general kind ness extended to me. I hoiie the citv council will in the fu ture better provide for the comfort and convenience ot the new mayor, lion. J. H. Page, in the way of a few official let terheads and stamped envelopes, in aid of correspondence with other municipal corporations, as well as individuals, on official business. It would perhaps be well for the city council to take into consideration the need of changing the city charter so that the mayor could have a casting vote in case of a tie in the city council, no that tke wheels of government can roll on. The above suggestions are, I know, hardly proper for me to make at this time, but I hope the new mayor and council will excuse me for the inadver tence, and now wish yon all a happy New Year and a prosperous future, and again thanking the council for their uniform courtesy and kindness, I remain respeot f ally yonrs, J. O. Tbulltnqeb. On motion ot councilman Bergman a unanimous vote ot thanks was ten dered Hon. J. O. Trullinger for his uniform dignity, courtesy and im partiality during the two years ot his official term. The resignation of Dr. J, F. Page, as health officer for the city, was read and, on motion, accepted. Theretiring.mayor then appointed councilmen Fulton and Bergman to introduce the newly elected mayor, Hon. O. H. Pace, and councilmen Carruthers and Cleveland to intro duce councilman J. W. Welch, the newly elected councilman from the second ward. This being done. amid applause, the newly elected mayor proceeded to read his message, as follews: atATon paoe's addeess, Gentlemen of the Common Council of the City of Asteria: As the incoming mayor and executive of the citv of Astoria, and in nnrsmnnm of Sec. 40 of thocharter, I have the hon or to communicate to you a brief and general statement of the condition of the affaire of the municipality, together with the reports of such officers of the city as have had the courtesy to make a report and hand the same to me. This municipality was created by the sovereign power of the state, with all its officers, powers and machinery, to the end that its citizens should better enjoy, and be secured in those inalienable rights of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, and for which all governments are insti tuted, whether great or small, and for the accomplishment of that end, gentle men, and for no other purpose, have the people elected you to your respective of fices of trust and honor. The financial standing of the city, if all the claims incurred during thn vpr iust closed were paid hv warrants, will make a total indebtedness of about 32, 6'J3.3G, The total income of the munici- pahtv for tie year was about S25.08G.GS. and the total expense for the same time, as reported, and claims unpaid amount to about $31.92G.43. Defioiency existing against the city for expenses over re ceipts, for 18S7. of 6,839.75. This to my mind is not a creditable shewing and admonishes this council to study caretully tne expenses of the van nicipality in every department and earn estly endeavor to reduce the same. This result is after a tax of fifteen mills for lSbo. and seven and one-half mills for the year 1886. It is my opinion that the bus iness of the city for the ensuing year could be and should be carried on effect ually and properly at an expense not to men, is a matter in your sound discre tion. FIBE DEPABTSIENT. The fire department of the city and for tne vear iust ciosea nas cost in the ni. gregato about $8,000. This department is a very necessary ana important branch of the municipality, and is worthy of the greatest solicitude and care, composed, as it is, of the youth, intelligence and pa triotic citizens of the municipality. It should be fostered and liberally, but eco nomically provided for. As to whether the expense above named for the year is greater than it should be, is a matter also that should receive your careful at tention and if any reductions in the ex pense can be ma-ie, without injuring the efficiency of the said department, it should be done; and from my knowledge of the gentlemen composing said depart ment, I know they will acquiesce in and assist you in any economical reforms that you may endeavor to carry out and enforce. The department, as I am verbally informed by the engineer, is well in hand. eauiDncd and efficient, and. I think, satisfactory to the citizens of tne city. POLICE DEPARTMENT. The police department is also a verv important branch of the city govern ment, and should receive your careful consideration and study, with a view of protecting the lives and property of the citizens. The police force, for the last few years, has been the subject of morti fication, ridicule and derision by many of the good people of this city. As to whether or not it merits the contempt of the citizens of this citv ftie majority of you composing this body know better than 1. ihe police force, m mv opinion. should bo well disciplined and composed of men peculiarly fitted for their respect ive offices, and should be composed of men of character and standing in the community, and if said department is desired to be effective, tho same should, as to discipline, be left in the control of those that the charter has made the spe cial duty to supervise," -It is my opinion and the opinion of many citizens of the city, that the forco should be materially reuueeu, anu 1 so recommend, as to who shall servo in said department, or as to the political faith or creed its mem bers may entertain, or what nationality they shall be, is a matter in your sound discretion. In my opinion it h utterly immaterial to the citizens of this city, a3 to the qualifications, and I trnst your management of said department will bo without referenco thereto. THE PEOPEETT OF THE CITT, Itoal and personal, consists of tho lot and city hall, now in nse by tho council, also a nouso upon tne bloclc Known as the Court House block in the citv. two steam fire engines, a hook and ladder track, and the necessary appliances to make said machines effective and useful. This i3 a very small showing for the amount of receipts and taxes that have been collected from the people, and for the indebtedness that now exists, nearly nil of which has accrued within the last ten years. In 187G the citv virtually owned the Bame amount of property, with the ex ception 01 tho ougme in use uy uiro Company No. 1, and tho hook and ladder truck above mentioned. At that date the indebtedness of the city did not ex ceed five thousand dollars, aiid i trust during your administration, if there is any necessity for large expenditures of money or indebtedness to be incurred, the real and personal property of tho city will be materially larger and moro extensive. EECOiniENDATIOX. I respectfully recommend that you give your earnest attention and study to the matter, commonly called the roadway, ex tending to upper Astoria. This, as it now stands, is in a shameful and dan gerous condition and is a common nui sance. Originally this roadway was built at the expense of all tho tax payers in the city, and there can be no ques tion that a good safe thorougntare 10 upper Astoria is an absolute necessity. The charter makes it the duty of the council to maintain streets, and to see that they are safe, adequate to the wants of the community. This is a responsi- lniitv timt tne law win not nilow vou 10 shirk or evade, and if any damage should arise from necliQence and evasion Dy this body, in tho performance of their duty, :hey will be personally liable. The caaner Kivrg 1110 council iub wwci, uuu points out distinctly tho mode and man ner or building and improving sireeis. It is the duty of the council to exercise that authority. If the citizens interested in the matter along the line 01 tue pro posed street refuse and defeat the con struction of any street, the council, in order to protect themselves, should abol ish as a nuisance, the structure that endangers the life and limb of those who travel over what is ostensibly a thor oughfare. (Continued on Second Page.) Is Consumption Incurable? Read the follewing: Mr. C. II. Morris, Newark, Ark., says: "Was down with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and phy sicians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made." Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: "Had it not been for Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumptien I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health." Try it. Sample bottles free at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. Orstcrs In Erery Stylo At the Central Restaurant, next to a oam & stoices-. WflOMMYI! vTVI C The Leading Dry Goods and CI Owing to the continued rush at this estab lishment we are compelled to engage extra help, along with the improved Lamson's Cash Rail way system, thereby saving our patrons the trouble of waiting. Our store is crammed with goods from floor to ceiling. Novelties arriving daily per Ex press from the East. t& B nenil Sfeg rf wmma JrhhUifI P. S. Wholesale buyers and patrons from the Country will please call in the morning, thereby saving the usual afternoon rush. MAN W See him heforo you buy your 3 CO BUY YOUR Kim At HERMAN WISE'S. Tho Largest Assortment, and tho Lowest Prices. DO Herman Wise, Occident Hotel building, is the placo to go for CLOTHING, Socks, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Suspenders Trunks, Valises, etc., etc. B StTEtE That yon go to the right store, if yon are on the lookout for BAEQAINS1 HERMAN WISE, THE RELIABLE Occident Hotel Building. Cloier ni Hatter, COMBINED WITH place where to -IS AT THE- THE CITY. PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY There is no occasion for the most fastidi ous of our citizens to send to Portland or San Francisco for Custom Made Clothes As they can pet Better Fits, Better Work manship, and for Less Money By Leavins their Orders with MEANY. lie has lust received a large stock ot Goods from the East. Fine Business Suits from $35. Call and See III01 and Satisfy Tourseir. P. J. MEANY, MERCHANT TAILOR. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any oth er axe made. Hundreds ot woodmen tes tify to Its supe riority. It goes ueep and Aerer Sticks. CARNAIIAN & CO., Agents Astoria. Price, Sl.SO. DIAMONDS. JEWELRY. WATCHES. CLOCKS Boat Building. TirANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN 1TJL building boats on the Columbia river and hundreds of fine boats of my build make my guaranteet for good work. Head quarters at the old Astoria Iron "Works building. Will build boats at any point on the Columbia rWer where my services may be required. W1I. nOWE. SOOTS AND SHOES! Of Best Quality, and at LOWEST PRICES, AT THE SIGH OF THEJOLDEH SHOE. I &XE. I rATDrrraASaauULT J.C.Trullinger ni afy . buy othing Hou BAZAR. Co to Nora Rappleyea's, FOR Tablescarfi, Embroideries, Under-near mess uooiH. iiuttons, iciiciung, German Knitting Yam, Spanish Yarn Worsteds, Aprons, Handkerchiefs, Knitting Silk, Embroidery Silk, Collars and Culls. Tins and Needles, Etc., Etc. Ladies invited to call. StamDinsdnne tn order. One door south of Astohiax office, Cass St. New Year's Cards rrlntetl In Neat Style nt The ASTOJAIAN JOB OFFICE. Fashionable Dressmaking. MRS. JOHNSON. A First-class Dressmaker, lately from tho East, is associated with Miss M. L. Richardson, On Cass Street, 3 doors south of TheAsto biax office, where they are pre pared to do Dressmaking In All Its Branches. Ladles, give them a call and be convinced. A perfect Fit Guaranteed. Fisheries. We are preparing a High Grade Medium Seine for good service; 100.000 lbs. Cth to 48th, all size meshes, for the Pacific Coast And are preparing to make it Into Seines and "Pounds of any size, and send out ready to put Kope3 and Corks to them, ivhlto tanned, or steam tarred. To Insure prompt delivery, we beg that or ders may be sent in early. GLOUCESTER NET TWINE CO. Boston Office, 91 Commercial St. W. L. Robb &Co. SAUtlOX BROKERS, And Fire Insurance Agents. REPRESENTING The following well-known Home Fire Insur anc companies : Home Mutual of California ; California, of Cala. ; Columbia Fire and Ma rine of Oregon ; Phoenix of London. a uenerai commission ana insurance bus iness transacted, Office at L, W. Case's Bank- The SVIontesano. JOHN W.WELCH, ... Master. Will make weekly trips between Astoria and Westport, Touching at Svensen's Landing. Leaving Westport at 6 a. m., Saturdays. Returning, leave Wilson & Fisher's wharf at 2 r. 11. same day. Will also leave Wilson & Fisher's wharf at 12 JO p.m., Fridays, for Westport and all way landings. For Freight or Passage apply on board or to dTh. WELCH, Agent-