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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1895)
J - V-., TIIB DAllY ASTORIAN, ASTO&lA, SADA? KOBKIKO, DSCSHBEB 88, 1805, Yew. wo ku iw ilii nit'ii'' m c.i i o hes at $UW sire al out lilf j.ric and at the beginning instead of at the end of the season, too. Here U the iea?on: We ordered dark blue and the factory fiends dark plaid ones instead, and rather than have us retur.i them thy lopppd a snu sura off the original prion. They will las' todav an-' Mondax p rhaps a lew for Tuesday, but it won't be safe to wait. THE ARCADE. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER. Local weather for twenty-four hours ending at i p. m. yesterday, furnished by the United States Department of Ag riculture, weather bureau. Maximum temperature. 51 degrees. Minimum temperature. 35 degrees. Precipitation, 1.30 Inches. Total precipitation from September 1st 1KI5, to date, 20.86 inches. Deficiency of preclpltalton from Sep tember 1, ISI'5, to date, 1.86 Inches. BUSlA K.v LP A US. Ito blend tea is the best. Ask your grocer for It, and take no other. Meany Is the leading tailor, and pays ths highest cash pries for fur skins. What brings people back to the Asto ria Wood Tard after they have sounded the possibilities everywhere els? May De V. one thli.g. and May be I s another. But ths fact remains-back they come. And of course ths Astoria Wood Yard Is proud of It. Jno Hahn A Co.. Commercial street, have an excellent stock, from which to choose a nanomo and useful Chrl'tnias present, cwwl ng of quilted and felt slippers, guitlemen's asiOitMl embroid ered slipper, ladles' and gentlenvns morm Alasti tM lined rubbers and a complete and stylish line of boots, shoes, etc No excuse for sleepless nights when you can procure One Minute Cough Cure. This will relieve all annoyances, curs the most severe cough, and glvs you rest and health. Can you afford to do without It? . Chaa, Rogers. 8HTLOH'8 CURE. Oi treat Cough and Croup Cure, is In great demand Pocket slxe contains twenty-five doses only 16 cents. Children love it Bold by J. W. Conn AN E.YMtfATieAL BILL. OT TARE. For a dinner, served on the Dining ears of m Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, wal be sent to any address on recetpt of a two cent postage stamp. Ap ply to Goo. R- Heafford. General Passeo gr Areot. Old Colony Building. Ohlcugo, Illinois. FOR RENT. Three eosofwiably f-irnlshfd rooms, wtflj tart-cUss lafci board, at Mrs. Hot dew'a. corner and D-iuive streets, boar, wttiaat fwxa If dmsred. TEE &OS TON. 3Cr T.tmrjmartafl-&rrm a3 (be de'l- i in tf at mwmi at Dk liwc. prt-e. Cr warX anicmirtrt. f)e' a::al)ot. jama m iinii s jaWEkaa X. E3 Caassicr- mm sww ana epkixo lOttmmm ajut srititw wracis w3 he m ftMnnmi. "ITnww cava a ic44. tempor r4.Tr tmil rsaug ks it sesaa tavd ewu f Vint Cftuchca. V muIh asd 84. Faof KaJivar. H'-ur axiid ccnaiTort. for S9at ai far snavfery. sw KSer Iitj ran cooper wfcii Bus grtii ra&aay of the Wttt " FOR TH08B WHO CAT For & recmai-kabty email asm of li cents ens eea procure aa cxceKenc coick ra dinner every Sunday at the popular Dover Kitcfces." east side of th street between Art or and Bond. Mr. Richard son, the proprietor, also assures the pub lie that they can obtain at his place a wail-cooked. weK served breakfast, din ner or supper any day In the week for the above mentioned price. Olve him a call and be convinced that be speaks the truth. ECONOMY I.N FUEL. The Eureka Fuel Econ J-niser in a eel ntlfloai preparation which augments the Ir.tefmtly of coal and wood oeat In the proportion of B per cent. If the direction printed oa each pack age Is carefully observed, bos Eureka Coal Economlser wlH give to any trdlna ry or middling coal toe name value aa tbBJt of superior quality. T4e Eureka Fuel Ucooontxer prevents the shoots, the cinders and the formation of snuks, which may spoil. In an apart ment, so many waiua&a artloie, suah as curtains, paintings, etc. The Eureka burns any kind of gas wMcb mltfrt destroy the bnearhnvbls air; apartments sod factories In Milch It Is used are consequently more healiiiy and comfortable. In leas thaji five minutes, one can obtain a very brisk (Ire which wil last thirty hours with out being stirr ed up and without any addition of freah coat. Hence an economy of coal, Work and BMoey. The Eureka Boononriser produces a bean more soft and more coneootnated; when a normal beat Is wanted, the vemHuition must be partly stopped and, again, an economy In fuel Is to be relied upon. We guarantee that our preparation pro duces no Injurious effact oa one beatfch, and does not affect ta any way stoves, rene-es, graltes, etc. Leave consumers can eitaln ths pro duct, wfekh we do not hssttate In term ing "marvoloua," at much more reduced prices. Bach package beans, with very explicit directions, our trade murk, representing four hands crosaed together above a Hon with this motto: "In union there ts strength." Any counterfeiter shall bs dealt according to law. Ws recelvs too frequently applications for samples, and K Is with rrot that we are comptJed to refuse the pending of Uie me. Heretofore we have lib ersay given away aexnplcs In order to popularise our product, but we cannot afford to support sunn neavy .'xpwiae any lontror. The moderate prtce of our pro duet ts m the reach of Anybody who wants to try It. It la for the aame reason .that we have decided to send It direct on reoaipt of cents. To try Is to be convinced tWat our pro diK Is a triumph of science. IS cents each package, sent free of charge. A.lliRICAN EUREKA FUEL ECONOMIZER CO n8 Broadway. New York, U. S. A. A TWISTER. A twister In twisting Jlay trwlit him a twist, For In twisting a twist Three twists make a twist; Hut If one of the twists Untwldts from the twist. The twist untwisting I'ntwists the twist. That la, when It's rwisted with any other twine than MARSHALL'S. ROYAL Baking Powder honors Bt CVCry world's fair Where exhibited, 1 m . f r- I m Black Cloves I Button Cloves I Colored Cloves! I I All kind of OLOVES. snd Every pslr OUAWANTEED. I filbert Dunbar jCJ,-"J-JgssrJslfc" Trs i''i-slBM--"- VisT ssTaJ- J HsrC Tt- If" -r"W rwr M AROUND TOWN. No forest, cave or-suvago dsn Holds more pernicious boasts than men; Vows, oaths, and contracts tiny devise, And tell us they are sacred ties. -Waller. Christmas ornaments at Bmlth's. Marshall's Twine noth ng like it for fHh nets. Thomas Dorrls, of Cathlamet, is at the Parker. For latest holiday novelties, go to P. A. Stokes.' A. IT. Raymond, of Portland, is at the Occident. J. H. Day, of Portland, is a guest of the Parker. James Cf. Geary, of Nasel, Wash., is at the Parker. Mr. W. Maurice Kellcy returned from Portland yesterday. Robert Mcintosh, the ship liner of Portland, Is In the city. Two celebrated authors' names are contained In these lines. Silver novelties In large variety, at H. Ekstrom's, 660 Commercial street. Miss Andrews, the teacher at Knappton, Is spending a few days In the city. Superintendent Lester, of the S"asliore railroad, as in the city yesterday. Preston Powell and Henry Sweeney, of Ilwaco, are registered at the Parker. William Whelan and J. n. Popp, of Portland, are guests of the Occident. Rogers' Choco'ato Tablets d's'rry all kind of worms In children try them. See our ten cent silk handkerchl'fs at the Oregon Trading Co., 600 Commercial street. The steamer Dwyur made a trip tip the Lewis and Clarkx yestenlny for a load of hay. Solid sliver and plated ware a large as sortment, at H. Ekstrom's, 560 Commer cial street" The Ml.'sps May and Mary MrCullough, of Portland, are spending the holidays with Mrs. H. Ingalls. Diamonds, watches, Jewelry, suitable for Christmas presents, at H. Ekstrom's, WJ Commercial street Opera glasses, gold and silver mounted umbrellas and canes, at II. Ekstrom's, 5) Commercial street. LOST Lady's hunting case gold walch. Finder will be suitably rewarded by leav ing same at this office. P. B. Smith has the finest display of Christmas randies In the city. Ills ptlces cannot be beaten In the cl;y. A brown cashmere frock for a l't'le girl has a silk blouse of bright p'ald, which Is both serviceable and pretty. Make (he following rpad In rhyme: Oh, Rachel! Oh, Rachel, woe Is to thee, For thou art as deaf as a post Forty-five cents for two dozen fresh eggs. Twenty coses to arr've this morn ing at Pacific Commission House, Ray Morton, of Ross. Illgglns & Co., Is laid up with an attack of lumbago. He v.lll be himself again In a few days. The latest gowns have small buttons or very large ones as a trimming, esp clnlly to fasten down the Persian lamb revets. Call at Crow's gallery and see those beautiful holiday mounts Just the thing to send with your photograph for Christ mas. Ruy Marshall's twine and save fifty per cent of your next year's outlay. It Is the best fish twine on earth. Ask fishermen who use It. 8eventy-two Christmas randies for JB cents at C. B. Smith's. MeRr. Itoss, Hlgglnj & Co. enmmene.Hl inking stock yoRtonlay end will he .on gnged in this arduous labor for a num ber of days. Look out for the second annual baU of the Astoria Amateur Brass Band, to be given New Years' night A good time Is promised to all. Mr. Oo. F. HueMon. and Mr. J. R Clark, of Portland, were vls'tora In the city yesterday. Both are officers of the Postal Telegraph Co. Genuine Fliidon Haddocks, Imported Stock Fish, Anchovies and Holland Her ring; also Fine nioater Mackerel; try them. . Foard & Stokes Co. The buslnpss men yesterdnv complained of light trade, but were not sorrv to see a little easing up In order that the work of taking stock might proceed. The Astotla Amateur Brass Band will give Its second annual ball In Fisher's hall, New Year's evening. The event promises to be a most enjoyable one. Nothing is nicer for a ChrWtmas pr-sent for your gentleman friends tl'an a hox of PI Modelo cigars. Imported by Corhl't Macleay Co,, Portland. For sale by deal ers. Oo to 158 8th street, oppos'te the Court House, to have your umbrel'a repa'red or re-covered In first-class style. A complete stock of fixtures and repairs always on hand. In planning for the entertainment of your holiday guests, don't forget to order of your dealer several noxes or tna r.i Modelo cigar, exclusively Imported by the Corbitt Macleay Co., Portland. Just received, St. Oervals, Neufchatel, Philadelphia Cream. Kronenkase. Sierra. Rchloss Kase, Kdsm. Hwiss, Jedvnst, and many other varieties of fine A"ierl-an snd Imported cheese at FifArd & Stokes Co Mr. J. C. Stanton, the well knnwn rail road promoter. ws in the cltv yesterday, but was non-committal as to th" rl-J-ets nt his visit, any further than to sy t-at he mss not here on railroad business. Th I'o'Way erterjainment given last was a most enjoyable affair. Exhibitions of fancy dancing were given by a number of the nunlls and all nsl to.,.t evening. . Mr. H. F. Raymond, specl.il g, nt of the vummny. iTirnana, is in the city, the cuest of Messrs. Robh & Parlrai. Xtm .,. - r. unjmuiiu wi'i aavst the loss on Tinker's hotel. Lon B'aeh. which was burned a short time since. We have the flnet and most complete assortment of canned fruits that has ever been nlRPMt nn v. i. i. . . r a HiHiKrL iou can convince yourself of this by giving us a i:ng lor l.w. PAT LAWLER A CO. I If you want to find out what kind oJ twine is the strongest to. 'ghest-best, es t ' the best fishermen on the rlvr Th-y will tell you MARSHALL'S. It Is made more carefully than any other b and In the market. Elmore, Sanborn & Co.. age its. j Pale mastic suede gloves look best with' gowns In shades of fawn and drab, and White ellWPB With rrr. . AnJ . , more definite colors. K'd gloves are also worn, and lle-ht-colored cheve-ettes are quite as fashionable as suede for tal'or matle gowns. Price C. B. Smith's flnp Chrlsimn. . dies. The Sons of Hermann arc mak'ng x-l tenalve preparations for the rund mas-1 querade ball which Is to be given . n St I Valentine's eve., and all are Poking for-1 ward to a pleasant time. When the 8 m' undertake an entertainment it is a 'ore. I gone success. Neckties, silk handkerchiefs s Ik muf. flers, gloves, etc., at P. A. Stokes.' The sacred concert to be given tomor row night at the Presbyterian church Is all the talk around town. The augmented choir and soloists have been practicing for some time on an exceptional'y fine class of music and it Js safe :o pay that no one will be disappointed. A number of weddings are booked for the near future, among them be'ng that of Mr. C. R. Hnln and Miss Frard, of Cal ifornia, and Mr. R. Prael and M'?s Aggie Stockton. The latter will take pbee Jan uary 2, and It is rumored that th- btldal trip will be made to Victoria, B. C. The El Modelo clgsr, imported exclu sively by the Corbitt Maeav Co.. Prrt- tand, is having a great run throughout the west. The moon came out again last nlcht after the storm, and a gentleman sold It was his Intention to try to Inluce the weather man to give us a few d ys of sunshine to make up for the dirty wro tit er that has prevailed for so long. It re mains to be seen whether he will be sue. cessful. The funeral of Mrs. Albert TY-in'cl ann will take place today from Frrt ntevens. Home or the members from Astor Lodge, K. of P., and Scandinavian Benevolent Society will go down on the steamer Mayflower at i0:30 this morn'ng to attend the funeral. The interment will be at Greenwood. Linen handkerchiefs, fancy suspenders, at P. A. Stokes.' Have you overlooked any of yrur friends at Christmas? If bo, you can quare yourself by presenting them w'th n nlco bottle of perfumery as a Nv Years' gift. Wo received a 'arpe Invo'ce of these goods too late for the Cl rlttrns trade, consequently have a fine I'ne of freHh goods for the New Year. Estcs Craln Drug Cj, Do you know that Marshn'l & Co. re fuse to use many tons of. flax ofered to them annually? They s lct th- best growth obtainable and wl'l not al'ow a pound of ordinary flax to see the Inside of their factories. That's whv there's n twine In the world 1 ke Mnr3ha'i'- Thrt' why three-fourths of the fl-herm n on the Columbia River Vlll b''y ncthlng else. Klmore, Sanborn & Co., asrents. The engineers In chnrce report tba there now remain only elgM and cne-hall feet more of wall to be cut through un der the big hill when (Inyllght wl'l shl"e through the wnter works tunn-1. Th's work will take nhotit three days, snd af ter that It will require a few da' B m re to finish tho conoretln-r. A celebration will be In order after this work Is done and Astorlons wl'l no doubt jbserve tl e occasion in a fitting manner. The committee on the memnrlat for the battleship Oregon will scon comme'-ce an active canvas, on a dp1nlti .Van for the raising of the necessary fundi for tl nsrpose. Inquiry amongst mnrc, n'ts and business men shows that nil a e 'n favir of the patriotic move, but just us to the methods of raising the money n'l are not oerced. "No doubt t lie committee In Its wisdom will devise on effective scheme," euld a well known merchant. The Iron fence for the lop of the reser voir arrived yesterdny and wl'l be erected at once, when the coQlng is finish' d Mr. llurk, who was in the city ye-te day says thnt the balance of the crping Is being cut at Fisher's lundlng, and will he soon ready to ship down. It wl I then innv tn nnr It lit nlnre and when this, Is done and surmounted by tbf handsome lion fence, Asiorians wi i nave reason to be proud of the!r fine water works system. An Italian sailor on tho rert'-vdshlro became demented yesterday and attack U the mate with nn Iron bar. He was easily overpowered and was p'aced In the custody of Sheriff Hare. Before Judge dray In the afternoon he Ivul an exami nation and It was decided to p'ace h'r." under restraint for a few .lavs. The unfortunate man has been sick for sv eral days, and It is believed that his aberration is only tempo' ary. He has always been peaceable and well conduct ed. . Charles Wlrkka'a's saloon, on Aslor an' Tth streets, which has long been on ol the most popular and best patronised drinking places In the city, will son bf moved from Its present location to t'e lot Immediately east of the Castro thea tre. Many Improvements will be idd d as Mr. Wlrkkala Intends keeping up the reputation his saloon has had since be as sumed charge years ago. On'y the be 1 wines, liquors and cigars sold at the bar, a musical concert by the het talent In tho city, under the leadership of Profes sor Sehwabe, the well known i lan given nightly. Call around and bring your friends with you. There Is no reason why the people of Astoria should go to Portland, San Fran Cisco, or any other place for toilet arti cles, druggists' sundries, or drugs, 1 carry as complete an assortment of each as any retail house west of the Rocky Mountains. I have Just received 75 doxen tooth brushes, from direct Eastern im porters to sell from 5 cents to 75 cents: also Prophylactic and Dental Plate tooth brushes; SO doxpn hair brushes from l.Vs to tl each. Cloth brushes from 10o to 2 50 each; lather brushes from 10c to $1 earn, and shoe brushes at all prices: dressing combs from 5c to 1 3: 50 different hand kerchief extracts In bulk, and a large as sortment of bottled goods In choicest odors of imported and domestic manu factures, also some very handsome cut glass bottles filled for holiday present In fact I carry everything generally fovnu In a first-class drug store and at the low est prices. I would like every one to call and examine these goods, whether yon want to buy or rot. We will take great pleasure In showing them. CHAS ROGERS. Mr. Robert Wakefield. cn cf the Young's Hay brldv rontrnco-s, sti'nt yesterday In the city, return'ng to Tort tnnd on the evrn'nir bont. 1'e stated to t Aster's" -Vviv-eientet ve t' at 'he n I' d-i-ra d Km i.i.J''.l. a'd 'h v Were ready to ro"i work as soon as the ter rific storms era'cd. Th- work o rt-.--lng the river bottom preparatory to erect-j Ing ths piers for the draw will be com menced immediately, or as soon as the esther will 'permit, and the work will be rushed through as fast as possible. Mr. H. TX TVtrlck, rcprcenttnff the Blumaur-FYank Drug Co., of Portland. Is In the city visiting his numerous fr ends. He says that business Is just now very qnlet In Portlsnd, and tat the merchants of that clty-hsve lost a great deal of busi ness on account cf the low rstce to Cal ifornia, which lrew many peip'e aay from PAHUn.1. He estimates that about ino,Wi was spent In Call'ornla by Ore gon rwople ht.-h would have been spent at home bad there been no rate war. He alM says thst tlie sms.ll merchants are beginning to realise that they can buy as cheep In the lone run from roost jobbers as they can buy 1n the Rast. An Eestern salesman way quote one or two Items at greatly re.lucd prices, but the buyer must purchase many other goods to make up a shipment and will invatlably pay as high prices on the average as thouch the entire bill had been ordered at home. This fact has been proved by merchants on the Sound only recently. OFFICERS INSTALLED. Temple Lodge No. 7. A. F. and A. M., held Its annual meeting In the lodge rooms. There was a full attendance and the following officers were Installed for the ensuing Masonic year: O. W. Louns berry. W. M. : K. R. Hawes, S. W ; W. W. Rldehalgh. J. W.; J. Q. A. Bowlby, Treas. E. C. Holden, 8fc.: K. Osburn, S D.; J. N. Griffin. J. P.: Angus Oor, 8. 8.: J. B. Bain, J. 8.; L. Hartwlg, Tyler. After the installation ceremonies the members ad Journed to partake of a supner wh'ch was provided by the newly Installed Worsh'p ful Master. REMNANTS! REMNANTS! The largest remnant sale that has ever taken place will begin Monday morn'ng, to continue for fourteen days, at Cohen's Low Price Store. Now Is your chance to get fine dress goodi for less money than ever before offered. I have also a few more capes and Jackets which I have concluded to sell at 50 per cent off. I. COHEN, Low Price Store, 401 Bond St.eet. GRAND RAFFLE. Tonight at the Gambrlus, there will be raftled two dozen large turkeys which are fat and Juicy for a holiday dinner. The raffle will commence at 8 o'clock and con tinue until all are disposed of. Remem ber the time and place. AN INDIAN POY'S PONY. His First Difficult jue.npt to Ride It at a Buffalo Hunt. From the Century. Thus lead by those dedicated to re ligious service, the tribe leaves Its vl luge, the people by families dropping Into line men, well mounted, bearing their weap ons ready for use; women, in ga'a dresd, leading their decorated ponies, older ones leading the pack horses: little chl dren In twos and threes upon the hacks cf steady old nags or snugly stowed away In the swinging pouch between the tent po'es, and the dogs trotting complacently every whers. Heio and there along the line of the cavalcade Is a lad being nltiated into individual responsibility. He has been upon the hunt before, as one of the family, but this Is the first Ftep t ward going Independently uncared f r as a child. The father has lassoed a wild horse, saddled and bridled him and now bids his son mount the animal. The boy hangs back; the colt is a fiery creature, and always restive under restraint. The father tells th son that the h-rse hall be his own when he has conquered It, but the lad .docs not move. The lookers on are smiling, and the cava'cade does not wait. "Get up," says the father. The 'boy slowly advances, and the colt quickly recedes, but the boy, grasp'ng his mane, swings himself Into the saddle. The father lets go, und so dofs the colt rears, Jumps, wriggles, humps his hack like an Infuriated cat, stards on his fore 'egs and kirks at his own ta'l, raws the air and stamps the earth, but the boy clings to him until with a 8"dden Jerk the saddle girth Is broken, and he Is landed over the head of the excited creat re which runs for dear life and liberty. Brought back, protesting by twists and shakes of his head, he Is again mounted and again frees himself. After two or three repetitions of this sort of thing the boy grows angry and the mother grows anxious. She runs to her son as he Is scrambling up from the crroiind. feels him all over and moves his legs and arms to see If he Is hurt. He Is Impatient at the delay: he Is going to "aster that pony or die for it. Th's iire he stays on. In vain the an'mal 'ashes himself Into foam and fi'rv: the -ov sticks in him like the shirt of Nessus, and the fnther at last leads the Indlvit-ib'e nalr between the tent poles which trail behind a sophisticated family horse, and here, fenced In. they Journey all (lav, 'rvlng to get used to each other. The pony does not see his way cut rf the noles, and Is forced to keep up with the nrocesslon. At the fl'-st halt strife Is renewed. The. nony Jumps over a nest of child en slung between tent poles and arouses the Ire nf the dogs. With 'hem at h's h"e's. and he boy on his back, he Is an object of terror as well as of mirth to the camn. He goes where he likes. All the bey can do Is to hold on. and hold on he does, "ntll nt nlchtfall he dismounts without the aid of the pony. The an'ral r-oog-n'ses this as a defeat, and the "trtiggle 's over. An admiring uncle presents the Viv with a whip, the handle of wh'ch, decorated with porcupine ou'll wcrk, Is terminated by a tassel of elk teMi, and benceforth he rides his nony with i" air of a conqueror, while the ponv blmsel' -ranrcs along as If he, too, were proud f his own part of the performance. TO DRAW HIS SALARY. "InclnnatI Tribune. The genial pastor of one of the sub urban churches, whose salary Is some what In arrears at present, stepped Into 'he hardware store of cne of his parish 'ni.ers the other day and asked to see rme corkscrews very hvge and strong -ne. he explained. "Why, Dr. , what In the world do vou wnt with such an article, anyhow?" aid the dealer. "My dear sir." renlled the doctor, as quick as a flash, "I want a ror'f'crew 'a rue enough to give me some assistance ' drawing my salary." The story reached the ears of the con "relation snd tho indebtedness was can celed forthwith. DEPRAVED INSECT. "This ts shout the softest snap. I've struck," said the moth, burrowing lux uriously In the fine new garment. Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Odd Medal, Midwinter Fair. CHEAT.! Most Perfect Made. 40 Years the Standard. mm THE CASCADE LOCKS,' Preparations for the Opening, Which Will Bs In March. Cnptaln J. fi- tay, of tho steamer Frankfort, Portland, spent yesterday vis iting his friend. Contractor Corey, pf the railroad. In conversation with an Asto .! ,.nni. Pnnt. Dav said that Col. Day, who ts building the locks at the Cascades of the Columbia, would have that great work completed March 1st, 1890 despite great obstacles, and that he w 11 finish the work whether there Is any money In the United States treasury with which to pay him or rot. He Is willing to take his chances on Uncle Sam. "The completion of this stupendous n-nrk will tu a rreat event in the hi tory of Oregon. The boats with the wheat of the Interior will land at your wharves here In Astoria, and the problem ot transportation for the middle of the state will be solved. All tne proaucis irora me ranches bordering on the Columbia can h nut into a tide water nort at the min imum cost and the farmer will be assured of some profit for his labor. "The people all around Tho Dal'es, and the counties adjoining Wasco, are mak iner nrenn rations for a grand ce'eVatlon on the opening day. I understa-d that Astoria and Clatsop county will a'so Jcin In the great event, snd they cer a'nly cannot celebrate anything that will do an,. nnlA fTOOfl. linlPSS it D1IIV bC the opening of your new railroad which will take place in the same year. Astoria will have double cause for rejoicing In 1896. CHRISTMAS MUSIC. At the FlrBt Meilndlst Eilsco- a' c''i r-h the music for Christmas will be given next Sunday at the morning and evening service. Rev. Dr. Huntley will olFtc ate In the morning, and an eloquent s -rmon may be -anticipated. The follJwlng music will be rendered: "Oh. the Golden. Glowing Morning," Le Jeune "Te Deum, No. 2," F- Kroell "Hail, Christmas Morn," Gounod "Hark, the Herald Angels," Mozart "Birthday of a King," Neldlinger "Fear Not Ye, 0 Isiael," Dudley Buck THE MINISTERS. Their Names and Places of Residence. Rev. E. 8. Bollfnger, 8th street, between Harrison and Irving. Rev. Robert Liddell, 191 7th street Rev. L. J. Trumbull, 518 Exchange street Rev. G. J. Cchmld, 266 K avenue. Rev. Johnston McCormac, 478 Grand avenue. Rev. E. W. Garner, 612 Franklin avenue. Rev. W. S. Short, 325 16th stre?t Rev. Leopold Dielman, St. Mary's Hos pital. Rev. O. E. Peterson, 190 Flavel street. Rev. J. J. Walter, 110 Bond street. Rev. Jacobsen, 1768 Franklin avenue, Rev. J. J. Holkka, 387 18th street Rev. P. Steen, 1668 Franklin avenue. Rev. J. N. Edlund, 361 31st street. CHURCHES TOMORROW. There will be the usual services In the German language at the Congrcgat'onal church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. J. G. Schmld, pastor. Mrs. Narclssa W. Kinney, state presi dent of the W. C. T. IT., will lecture n'xt Monday evening In the Baptist chrrch. Subject, "Social Purity, or thi Kn'ghts of the White Cross." Everybody Is cordial ly invited, especially young men. Congregational Church "Uses of Festal Occasions," and "Peculiar Difficulties of the Young," will be the themes. The choir will sing Ryder's "Hear My Prayer," and Mrs. Colton and Mr. Barker will sing "Love Divine" during tho evening service. Baptist Church Preaching In the morn ing. Subject, "Takln.T an Invol-e." In the evening there will be he'd the tl st of a series of monthly te-nperance meetings, to be continued In various churches. Mrs. M. J. Kinney will speuk upon th s bject of "Social Purity," "The Knights o' the White Cross." A cordial Invi'atlon Is extended to all to be pre-e"t a'd enjoy this address by the honored president of Oregon's W. C. T. U. There will be service In the Norwegian and Danish M. E. church, U per As toria, tomorrow at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The pastor, Rev. J. Jncobson, wl'l preach In the morning. His 6tibJct will be, "The Hidden Treasure." In the even'ng the missionary, Mr. J. Arntd, w' l occupy the pulpit. On New Year's eve there will be held watch night service, commencing at 8 o'clock. On New Year's day there will be Bervlce In the evening at 8 o'clock. All are heartily welcome to these meet ings. M. E. Church. In the morning Rev. E. D. Huntley, D. D., will preach the annual Christmas sermon. In the evening the subject will be "The Barren Fig Tree." A splendid musical programme has been arranged by the choir. Special attention is called to the fact that the new Bupplies of the Sunday school have been received, and all members of the Sunday srhnol are urged to be present next Sabbath. League and class meeting at tho usnal fine. Watch night services will be he'd Tues day night. THE SACRED CONCERT. The Christinas service and stored con cert to be given at th P-osby'oian church tomorrow nlelit promise to be ot unusual Interest. Tin following U the order of exercises: Hymn. Scripture. Anthem, "Bethlehem." Solo, "Holy City" (by request) Mrs. J. T Ross. Duet, "Naaman," Miss Ho'den and Mr. I. T. Ross. Anthem, "Glad Tiding'." Solo, "Gallllee," Mrs. Danzlger. Address. Rev. Liddell. Solo, "Abide With M-," M's v0'den. Duet, Mr. 11. C. Thompson and Mr. Gar ner. Anthem, "The Holy Child." Hymn. Doxology. THE TENNESSEE FAIR. Tennessee Is a comonwealth of vast re sources of coal. Iron marble and sine, a well as of wheat, cotton and tobacco, and thoroughbred horses and catt'e. Her reople are energetic and patrlot'c, and they propose to honor the one Ivniredth birthday of the state with an exposition so elaborate In proportions and b autiful in detail that It will be remembered al ways as an Important event 'n 'r-e k's tory of the United States. In th's en deavor all other states and foreign conn tries. Individuals and interests, are Invited to take part. Nashville, where the Ten nessee Centennial and International Ex position will be held, Is a city of vyy people, who are giving their mV'ey and their enthusiasm for the success of the World's fair of 1896. THE ARAMENTI CONCERT, Which will me given at Fisher's Opera House Monday evening. Is sure to draw a large house, particularly as the prices of admission, 25, 3a and 50 cents, are within the reach of all. The following are what eastern people think of th9 com pany: Mme. Aramentl has a remarkably full soprano voice of much dramatic prwer, wide range, and great fiexlb'llty. She ts not only a favorite here, but has I een fa vorably received by the p-ess throughout the .country. New York Musical Cour'er. Mme. Aramentl made a great hit recent ly In the theatre of Sailors' Snug Ha bor, singing the Aria. "Bolero," "SUi lanl Ves nt." (Vertli) and on being reca led several '"es "Le Sir" (Thomas). New York World. Mme. Arar"en!l the draafe o-a"0. -ras one of the soloists at Scusa's Mimical stJval at Manhattan Beach, last w ek. " here she met with great succe .-.Wir York Heral.l. I If vou want a sure relief for limbs, use an sAsllCOCk'S Plaster Bear in Mind Not one of the host of counterfeits and imita tions is as good as the genuin. s3nayHsaTs3vasi?svrsrjv3N3s?a Have You a Sharp Knife! The New Year's I Our Stock of Car- Turkey flay Be Tough.. Just the Thing for a FOARD & RSI Columbia River- .r&- friar Has Ali Gomraetfffon VJJI a-' viNlrE.jNiTED.(2)TATEr.'. ,or mi? across the OUTSIDE T::s Orhlna! a.it! Gjt i-.j V. . t;c:iJ.i cgai.is s,:.r,rheUn!te1Sfal-.JOK:i Around the world go the pra's s of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powu-jr. MENU FOR SUNDAY. i)lcUlv;U3l. Grape Fruit. California ttreak.at Kiod Lunib Kluney Saute. Mushroom Omelet. Co.d S..ced Lamb. French lulled Potato. Rice Waffles. Coffee. Dinner. Oysters on Half Shell. Creum of Asparagus. Olives. Celery. Lyons sa-sajes. Filets ot na..uut Laktrt mm S c Titar Salmi of Duck with Olhis. French Pea. Sweetbreads a la Soublse. Homa.ne Punch. Broiled Teultrloins a la T. lanoti. Watercress Salad. Caramel Mousse. Camembert. Waters. Coffee. Supper. Caviar Sandwiches. Olives. Boned Chicken. Tomato j.siuc. Canned Peaches. Whip.ed Crea v. Cake. Rice Waffles. Beat the yo'ks of two esgs until light; add one pint of fresh boiled rice, a table spoonful of melted butter, a pint of flour, a little salt a-d milk to make a smooth batter; lastly, adil the whites whipped Btlff. wetHFtid- a la Soub're. Braised sweetbreads are the foundation of tli:s dish. Blanch half a dosen, lard the vp ptr parts and put them in a sauc pan with a slice of pork or some trimmings of Nvoi rl"d: add sliced carol", i n!ons, and soup herbs, salt slightly, ccver w th ' 'er pener, and when of a gold n color add a pint of while broth and erok for 'ortv mlnutfs in the ov n. iftl g the psper and basting from t'me to t me. Cooked In this way they are ow rea to he served with any kind of -auce. A soublse garnishing Is made t-y c oking : white onions In broth or wnt 'r, vr fsing through a sieve and mixing with a bechamel sauce. j Tenderloin a la Trianon ra"e te-di?r- 'nln steaks with oil. fla'ten a'd ' ro I rre. i Pour over a plnr of Uerna se Fa ce and garnish with truffles. Tr"-'' p'c f"ok o"d s a"n a pint of tomatoes, pressing the prlp 'hr uh a sieve that wl'l fxcli-de 'he s eds: rOd a t-'-l o' a bcx cf e- 's'le tM has. soaked for ten minutes In c-'d wer; enough to cover, bring to the holing, point, season wl'h tan-aeon v negar, salt, cayenne and grated onion: st-ain through a very fine strainer and allow it to harden. THE LONGEST WORDS. The foltcw'rg pre the ni-e I mr-st wo' In the English language at th pr?--writing: Suhconstlti'fli i-a'!"t. ?ncoirpreh. r P I'i'y. Ph!lonrrFPt'vriA-a. Honnro-tM"'-dlty. . n'rrcprphac-e-ar'an. Pfnronotlona Meea. Yelooipedeestrisnltloal. Transsnttant,at,oPBk'leTie. Preantltransubslantlationlst. d nt i tit? n (m mT?fi7&nnn&kt Lin m rmmMi j SIGNATURE l 73 S (jy c printed in srm 0 BLUE, diagonally 2 nains in the back, tide, chett, Of vers Will Suit You. flew Year's Preserpt. STOKES. anv People W h af . A Baff I e A x e Has To Do Wif h Salmon J ' a. UtJ wraj: per 0 every u-J of ,. .THSHIRG, es a further i n. ill imitations. 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