The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-10-04

not only, but Portland as well, have TAX
en- q proper view OF the new RAILROAD
ana realize that this is soon to be a large
Iactor in oregon's prosperity.
Chi,dren's fun finished fast black ho-
siery at l5c pair. Shanahan Bros.
Alex Gilbert returned from his Olney
ranch yesterday and reports that he
round that all of hts fine fruit in the
large orchard on his place had been
stolen Alex. would like some informa-
tlon as to the depredators.
Yesterday the entire time of the cir
cunt court was occupied in hearing testi-
mony in the case Of Mrs. Elizabeth Lattie
Morrison VS.. Joseph Holiday. Mrs. Nor
rison claims an interest in the Holiday
seaside estate. Many Clatsop county citi-
zens appeared on the witness stand.
The board Of equalization will complete
its examination of the tax rolls today
but Will remain in session until Saturday
evening. Very few tax payers have ap-
peared with complaints and the whole
work, SO far, of the assessor seems to
nave been most successfully performed.
The Casino Opera Company will appear
at Fishers Theatre Friday and Saturday
OF this week. Friday evening they are
to sing Mikado and on Saturday Plnafore
will be given. Judging from newspaper
comments and from the opinions Of all
VINO have seen this organization 1t Is
lrst-ciass In every particular, and its ap-
pearance here presents everyone with an
opportunity, which should be prohted
by, to enjoy a short season Of figh-class
comic opera.
Have you seen our new cloaks, Jackets,
and capes? We have the largest stock
in Astoria. Shanahan Bros
A lady yesterday speaking Of late
styles, said: Part OF ones costu ne which
is by no means unfmportant is the veil.
There is a something about 1t which pro-
vides very pleasing finishing touch to
the toilet. The handsonest new wells
are of rather light net, with real lace
design covering the entire surface, They
are very pretty in the hand, very costly
and very unbecoming, which will render
them unpopular, as their damaging effect
upon the eyes is inconceivable.
Yesterday a prominent society lady, In
talking Of recipes, gave the following as
seasonable and toothsome: Tomatoes
with rice-Scald and peel three large,
smooth tomatoes; cut them in halves;
scoop out the seeds and juice without
breaking the pup scald the juice enough
to strain out the seeds. To the juice add
sugar to taste, and mix with II as much
warm boiled rice as 1t will absorb; add
salt and little butter. FIJI the toma-
toes with the mixture. Place each half
tomato on a round of bread, buttered
Put them in a shallow pan and bake ten
minutes, or until the bread Is Drowned.
Bakes tomatoes-Select smooth, round
tomatoes of uniform size, not very juicy;
put them in hot water, remove the skin,
cut them in halves and scoop out all
the seeds; chop and rub to a powder
one-third of a cup of boiled ham or
tongue; and two-thirds of a cup OF soft
bread crumbs, one teaspoonful Of chopped
parsley and one salt spoon Of thyme, a
little pepper and sufficient butter to
moisten. Fill the tomatoes with the mix
ture, place them in a shallow dish and
bake fifteen minutes,
Tomato salad-Cut large, round toma-
toes of uniform size in halves; scoop out
the pulp without breaking the skin; cut
several slices of cold tongue into small
dice, mix them with tomato pulp and
juice, add a little sat, cayenne, oil, a.sd
lemon juice; fill the tomato skins and
keep them once. Serve on a crisp leaf
OF lettuce.