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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
HOUSE BILL NO &c."
A Bill That Needs Little Explanation.

House bill No. 36, introduced By
the right or left honorable. Mr.. Ladd
on the 18th inst, is a funny docu.
ment. 1t is IAN act to provide for g
harbor master at the ports of Portland
and Astoria in this state, and to de.
fine their duties" It is meant well
enough and reads all right to those
who never saw a ship and couldn't
tell to save their souls which end OF a
vessel goes over the bar first, but to
some of the folks hereabouts who can
tell hawk from handssw when the
wiud is in the south, the wording OF
the bill provokes contemptuous hi
larity.
Sec. 8 directs, among other thin gs,
that every vessel in this harbor shall
cockbill the lower yards fore and aft
and rig the jib-boom." Just how the
aforesaid iib-boom is to be rigged is
left to the Imagination. It will in
deed be an imposing sight to see the
Astoria harbor master telling q Brit
ish skipper to rig his jiD-boom, and
when the B. s. asks 'ow hit shall be
rugged, to be given a copy of the law
Of Oregon on the rigging Of jib-booms.
Sec. says that ''if person occn-
pying a berth at a wharf or pier"
doesn't do the square thing according
to the harbor masters idea of what
the square thing is, that is-"to va
cate such BERTH" the harbor master
can make things hot for that person.
Persons who occupy berths" at
''any wharf or pier" had best look
little owit il this law goes into effect.
A "person" occupying a berth in a
stateroom on a passenger steamboat,
according to this law) can be routed
out of bed by the Astoria harbor
master.
In the interests of comfort and the
dictates OF common humanity, The
AsToBIAN with tears in its bright
blue eye, implores the Salem soIons
to come off" and not pass any law
that might subject persons to the
indignities made possible by the law.
II any one says "this is all non-
sense" the writer agrees with him or
her; but there is the law; that is
what is set down in black and white.
and the nonsense is in the absurd
wording OF such enactments regard.
ing the rigging OF jib booms," ''per-
sons" ETC., etceterRw.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Brother Bell Not Suspended.

When Governor Pennoyer ap.
pointed the railway commission he
also appointed Rev. J. K. Bell as sec.
retary, and when last Wednesday he
dismissed the commissioners he did
not dismiss the secretary. This leaves
brother Bell occupying an honorary
position, viz: the secretaryship of 6
defuDct commission.
As the secretary was appointed by
the governor and has had no iutima.
ton that his services were no longer
required he will continue to fill the
vacuum and draw his salary OF $4,000
a year-at least until in receipt OF ad-
vice ON the matter.-Salem Journal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
How Men Die.

If we know all the methods of ap-
proach adopted by an enemy we are
the better enabled to ward off the
danger and pospone the moment when
surrender becomes inevitable. In
many instances the inherent strength
of the body suffices to enable it to op-
pose the tendency toward death.
Many however have lost these forces
to such an extent that there is little
or no help. In other cases little
aid to the weakened Lungs will make
all the difference between sudden
death and many years of useful life.
Upon the first symptoms of Cough,
Cold or any trouble of the Throat or
Lungs, give that old and wellknown
remedy-Boschee's German Syrup, a
careful trial. 1t will prove what
thousands say of it to be, the "bene-
factor of any home"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

A bill for the establishment of
reform school under the patronage of
the state is before the legislature.
The measure as introduced locates
the institution at Salem. It may be
questioned whether it will be wise to
designate the site in the law that
creates the institution. The state
should be left to do the best that
it can in making purchase of suitable
grounds for the purpose, which it
certainly could not do if compelled
to locate in a certain place. The
state needs such a school and must
have one sooner or later. The sooner
the better 80 long as haste is made
with sufficient deliberation to insure
the most beneficial results to all con-
cerned.-Oregonian, %.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

You have heard your friends and neigh
bCrs talking about /. You may 70 IF.
self br one of the many who know from
personal experience Just how good a
thing tits. If you hav, ever tri d it. you
are one of its staunch friends, because
the wonderful thing about it is. that
when once given trial, nr. Kings New
Discovery ever "fter holds place In
the house. If you have never used II
and should be. afflicted with. cough,
cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest
trouble, secure a bottle at once and give
il a fair trial. II is guaranteed every
time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles
Free at J. W. Conn's Drugstore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The night boats are big conven-
ience; man or woman can go to
Portland, transact business and get
back with very little loss of time, and
at very cheap rate. Butt bleeds
the town. People take cash and do
their shopping in Portland. It's
human nature. They, some of them,
get goods bought in Astoria put
down on the book" But in Portland,
it's cash, every time. That's human
nature too. Look at the arrivals in
the morning; each one with a bundle
under his arm.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The q. r.. while towing two barges
up the river yesterday, had her piston
rod broken when opposite Swan is.
land. Captain William Rehfeld ex.
pected to get the rod repaired at the
Union Iron Works in time to take il
down at 3 o'clock Oh the Mikado
She will probably steam up this morn.
ing.-Oregonia'l. %.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

A special from Washington says
the commission to select a site for &
navy yard on the northwest coast
consisting Of Captain A. I. Mahan
Commander @. M. Chester. and Lien
tenant Commander G. II. Stockton
started last Tuesday for San Fran
cisco. The commission has been de,
lsyed for some time, on account oi
the illness of g ptain Mahan, senior
officer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Frank Surprenant has some new
fashions in ascension robes that would
go as far as any thing could to recon
cile one TO quit this vale of tears and
practice economy by ceasing TO live.
He also has some pretty effects in
embalming fluids and things that
would keep the features of the de-
parted looking like their last photo
graph till the survivors got tired OF
seeing the remains around.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Council Proceedings.
The council met.
The council adjourned.
ENTITLED To THE REST,

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, bottle of the best family
r medy, Syrup of Figs, 10 cleanse the
system when cOStlve or bilious. For
sale in soc and 81 bottles by all leading
druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

During a fire at Philadelphia OF
Monday week, the tiremen were
obliged to cut the electric light and
other overhead wires. After being
cut telephone wire became crossed
with one Of the electric light circuits
and gave out a brilliant spark. A
lad named Theodore Hemmelmen
thinking that a piece of rope was
burning, took hold of the sizzling
wire and dropped dead.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
A Double Influence.

DR.. FLINT'S REMEDY is a medi-
cine which will cure cases of neuralgia
which other remedies have fai ed to
reach, as it exercises a double induen e.
in one case over the circulation, and in
he oth-r over the nerves. Descriptive
treatise with earh bottle; or, address
Mack Drug Co., n. Y.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

You can save money 0y using Mr..
Gilbert's Zinfaindel wines instead of
coffee OF tea. II is much healthier and
costs only so cents per gallon. 1t is
apricot brandy. DON'T forget his French
CQynac, ALEX. GILRkRT,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

There are no cantharides or mu scs
domestica on the Astoria street rail
way company. They are going tc
build an extension on their line tc
Alderbrook, and will benefit them
selves and add to the value of prop
erty there and thereabouts. They
have franchise for ninety nine years
which looks like lohg time, n sor
of life sentence for the present stock
holders in the company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The secretary of the treasury las'
Tuesday submitted to the house the
estimated appropriation Of $1,000 Tor
connecting Tillamook rock with For
Stevens, by a cable and land tele.
graph line. Accompanying the report
is letter from Admiral Rowan rec.
ommeDding the appropriation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

State senator Gray's bill author.
izinR the state to levy a tax for the
construction Of portage railroads al
the Cascades and between The Dalles
and Cello, has been referred to the
senate committee on commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Representative Paquet is chairman
of the committee on fishing interests
as mentioned in the governors mes
sage. The other members of Il 2
committee are Messrs. Parker and
Crook.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

At the meeting Of the Clatsop road
and construction company last even
ing, not sufficient stock was repre-
sented 10 constitute a quorum. IT, {
meeting accordingly adjourned nnti
7:30 P. NJ, on Friday. the 25th inst.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
AnYICETO MOTHRRR

MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be Used for children
teei hing. IL soOthes the child, so tens
the gums. allays all pain. cures wind
chOlic, and is the best remedy for diar.
rhea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Sweet apple Cider,
At the Astoria Soda Works.

ALI the patent medicines advertised
in this paper, together with the choic, a
perfumery. and toilet articles, ETC.. cal
be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W
Cnnn's drug store, opposite OeaidenI
hctal- A stOria,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Inspectors Ferguson and McDer-
mott will be down to-day to inspect
the Fa0oTite, Lillian, Escort No. 2.
Donald, Dolphin, and one or two
others.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Representative Hahn is chairman
of the standing committee on fisher
les. The other members of the CON-
mittee are Messrs. Fisher, Mccoy,
Crook and Bowditch.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

It is currently reported that the
city council will meet next Monday
evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Gentlemen of She Legislature, a
word with You.
Under the seductive guise OF "re.
iucing the charges" you are asked
70 cripple an important arm of the
public service, and by implication ex-
0ected to ignore the real incubi on
The shoulders of Columbia river CON-
nerce. Your attention has been
;alled to alleged imposition, reported
'xtOrtion and imaginative over.
charges.
Allow THE AsToRIAN to suggest
that you go into this matter in its
entirety. Investigate this thing thor.
oughly. You have the power and the
opportunity. Send for persons aud
papers. Cite the commission mer-
chants, the ship brokers of Portland,
the godly and the righteous, before
your committee. Ask them to exhibit
their books. Question them why it is
that the brokerage, commission and
other charges in Portland can some
times equal in amount the entire
charge for towage and pilotsge.
1kuOEc obdbcuoutS duO ucT0bd1 6Fl-
dence. Demand facts. You can get
them from the accessories before the
fact.
Don't waste too much time looking
for the mote in Astoria's eye, but get
hold of the beam in Portland's eye.
You will find enough to occupy for
awhile your attention, and it may
prove interesting to you. 1t certainly
will prove instructive.
Astoria-the lower Columbia
courts investigation. The seaport OF
Oregon is more interested in remov-
ing restrictions from commerce than
the dwellers in the interior. Full
and complete investigation is asked.
1t is for our interest and to our ad-
vantage that such investigation
should be had.
But no half way measures, no Jug.
handle inquiry, no sectional legisla.
ton will be OF avail.
Either take hold OF the thing in the
spirit we indicate or let it alone. As
toria will not be the frat to squirm:
rather will she enjoy seeing the wrig-
Cling and the lodging of the fresh
water batrachia when the light OF in
vestigation is turned upon them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The British bark OGk1OoFth cleared
for Queenstown for orders yesterday,
with 69,307 bus. wheat. worth SIS, 200.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Best Beds in town. Rooms per night
so and Is cts, per week Sl.5O. New and
clean. Private entrance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

We have some fine Creamery butter
in large and email t,S. Try it.
THOMPsON & RosI,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The only five-masted schooner in
the world that is afoat arrived IN
yesterday afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. Geo. P. Wheeler. of Caldwell
Idaho, and ber two-year-old boy, are
visiting friends in the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

The store 70 I'M formerly occupied
by The Empire Store. An eligible loca.
tion and good business stand. Amply
70 CHAs. -. GUNDEReoE,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Neal, Cooae ed TO order.

Private rooms for ladies and families !:
at Central Restaurant, next TO Foard &
Stokes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
For Rent,

Cofee and cake, ten cents, at the
Central Restaurant
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Ludlow's Ladies' $500 Fine Shoes
also Flexible Hand turned French Kids,
at p. j. GoCDMAE's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Go to JeR's fer oysters.

The latest style of Gents Boots and
Shoes at p. j. GOoDMAN's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Try the New York Cream Cheese
You can find Il at Thomson & Ross
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Get some OF that celebrated Chase &
Sanborn coffee at Thompson g. Ross.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
BRING THEM INTO COURT.
Let Some Other Expenses be Heard From

Our commercial friends OF the in.
terror who have perpetual quarrel
with the Almighty and who are en-
gagged IN a continual effort to over
come His natural laws, are making
their usual plea before the Oregon
legislature for a reduction of the
charges on the commerce OF the Co.
lumbia.
Purely in the interests OF the un-
fortunate farmer; with an eye solely
TO the prosperity OF the producer,
they want to see some OF the onerous
charges taken off commerce to { e
end that the man who grows the
grain may get more for it.
lis consummation devoutly to
be wished.
In all sincerity we of Astoria Join
hands with those of any community
or section in any honest effort to
make the charges on vessels seeking
cargoes IN the Columbia river 80 low
that the flags Of every maritime na-
ton may be seen in our ports.
But IN the name of honesty and
fairness, we protest against the
unfair and one-sided effort on the
part OF Portland and her allies to
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
by damning those they have no mind
tor
Reduce the charges" they shrek;
and then in a confidential aside they
ldd, but only below Portland. For
Gods sake don't disturb the cinches
and pickings and charges that we
slap on, for they have continued here
10 the Willamette so long that we
now look upon them as vested rights"
Charges, about which atremendous
uss is now being raised, sink into in
'lgnihcance when compared with the
Ither charges about which Portland
wants nothing said.
Portland's merchants understand
The Iule OF addition, division and
silence.
The thing is too good for them to
1ay much about. They thank God
for their opportunity. and like War
rem Hastings, when master Of India,
hey are only surprised at their own
moderation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Weinllard's Beer.
TeIephoneLOdgIng Rouse.

And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa
loon, 3 cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24

Tender. Juicy steak at JeR's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-24
Terms OF ofSubseriptior

AsroRIAS BUILDING, CAss STREET.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-01-25
ssThe puchesnn at Homs.

II any nom do plume has become
familiar to our American women who
road novels 1t Is that of ''Tho Duchoss."
Yot how fow who constantly road hor
many books know evon tho authors
real namo. To those It may DO OF intor-
ost to know that tho lady /, Mrs.
1Iungorford. who livos in ono of the
most beautiful homes In all Irolond. She
has oarnod handsome competency
with .hor pom, and anything sho chooses
to writo Is sure to bring hor comfort
ablo sum In return. Hor Erin homo Is
ono OF singular tasto aud richness, fof
tho tellor Of 40 many storios Is also a
careful housokoopor and manager. She
has an interesting family, who holp to
mako hcr homo ohoorful and desir-
nblo place to DO. AS to tho reading
public sho Is amply "Tho Duchess" so
to hOr noighbors sho is amply Mrs.
Huugorford, aud it Is snid That many
of thom do not know today
that tho pleasant visitor at thois
homos Is tho author of tho storios
which nro ON thoir tables and on tho
aholvos of their bookcases. sho 1,
strangely aonsitivo on this point, and
novor associates hor nom do plume with
hor identity whore 1t can DO avoided.
Personally, tho author Ia most charm
Ing woman, and hor company Is sought
on oil occasions by lurgo circle OF
friends. Sho Is fond OF young pooplo,
and courts thoir society whonovor pos.
siblc. A lifo OF oaso and comfort 1,
hors, although sho is an industrious
worker with tho pom, employing the
mornings for hcr literary productions.
IIor handwriting Is peculiar and jorky
and not nlwnys oasy to docipher. She
Is, howovor, gracious us oorre-
npondont, mover closing lottor without
somo kindly oxproasod wiah or sonti-
mont OF regard. --[Graphic,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-01-25
ADetermined old I.aav.

a charming old lady, worth her mill
lions, called at n carpenter shop tho
other day, boaring In her hand neas
little basket. ''Havo you comfortable
chair In tho shopi" sho asked of the
carpenter. "a oomfor Ia bio chairr' no
repeated, doubtfully. "Yos," sho
swcotly said: II have como to stay un-
til You havo man rOady to 90 back to
my house with me, and do tho work
that you have boon promising to do for
throo wcOks. l have brought my luu-
ohcon and o book; and II you haven't q
comfortable chair I'll have tho carriage
cushions brought In. Pm going to stay
right here until I got that man." Tho
carpenter hastonod to say that no could
go right off just rs woll as not, and tho
old lady carried him of In triumph.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-01-25
Fashion Notcs.
aus arc larger than ovor.

Fans arc larger than ovor.
Lily-atalk groom Is tho nowost shade.
Now hairpins aro exceptionally fau-
ciful.
Tho ompiro rodingoto Is tho now
namo OF tho old polonaiso.
A plain, full skirtod dress OF amber
poau do solo Is drapod with palo gold
not.
Garlands of rich shadcd foliage and
vinos with white and purple grapes ara
used.
Tho tournuro hides It's diminished
head, but 1t Is not 30 diminished as to
DO invisible.
Fur trimmings arc worn whorover 1t
Is possible for fur band to DO placod.
They arc tho rago In London.
Toilets very slightly trained arc worn
ut informal dinnors, fivo- o clock toay.
and also In making carriage calls.
Olive and Fronch.grny oarmolito arc
used for tho sly lish- Conpomara clonka
that onvelop tho woaror from head to
foot.
Tho medium longth sealskin snque IL
tho popular garment OF nine tonths Of
tho women who oan afford to VICAR seal.
skin.
Fans, boas, band trimmings for hats
and dsesses, and tips and piumos for
bonuots and hats. all OF ostrich feathers.
arc in high favor.
Tho silkon waistcoats Of drossy tos
gowns end indoor frooks for dressy
wear arc somotimos covered with silver
or gold tiusoi dots aud email figure, and
fastened with buttons to- match.
White is tho prottiost dress for q
young girl, no matter what tho material
may DO, cloth, cashmere. yelling, null,
tullc, gauzo, oilk, or lace, and It /, tho
proforred festival woar this season.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-01-25
Tho Corenn ARMY

To rofcr to tho Corean army, it may
BIO briefly summed up in tho fact that
at present it is not an object of either
fear or respect to any powor savo it,
own nation. Tho 1000 troops at tho
Capital, of whom only some 5000 AFRO
armed, and that poorly and variou,ly
with Rcmingtons. calibro 40, Snydcrs,
Enticlds and old Tower muskcts, arc
divided into throe commands, tho right,
left and special barracks. Those of
the left, who arc tho most humorous
and most important. presumably
because tho loft flank i, usu.
ally nearest tho rear, arc dosig-
natcd ly tho motal character
on their hats and tho beautiful lilac
color of their baggy trousers. Tho
right wing woar trousers of brickish
rod, and hav, different character on
their hats. Tho special barracks con-
tain tho "Ki'sus," or gondarmes, and
thoy arc distinguished by pearl-gray
trousers aud black button on tho top
of their sombroro,. As for tho Coroan
troops, which arc said to number from
80, 900 to DO, 900 mon, with the oxcep-
tion of the garrisons of Kangh. VIVA and
Ping An, who arc said to DO fairly wall
di'ciplined and under proper coatrol,
thoy are hardly worth mentioning.
For, rs a mattor OF fact. tho Coroaus,
devoid as thoy are of either arm, ma
terial or money, arc much moro export
with tho bow and arrow than they can
ever hopo to become with tho modern
brooch loading rifle, or evon the nnti.
quated muzzlc-loader. - [Phiadclphid
Telegraph.