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for the most part the interior decoration
of the rooms. which will be quite elab-
crate. will be a carefully worked out
scheme in plaster
A Business Building.
4 building is to be erected on the south
side of G street just west of 18th street
northwest and will be numbered 11O6 G
street. 1t is to be five stories in height
and will be built by c. c. Calhoun. The
front. which will be largely a projection
of copper. will have piers of stone and
brick. Terra Gotta will also be used.
The interior will be arranged for bust
ness purposes.
When Uncle Sam Was Poor.
The work now in progress of replacing
the sandstone exterior of the 10th street
front of the Treasury Department with
granite calls attention to the change
which has taken place in the resources
of the government. Originally all the
public buildings Of the city were built OF
sandstone because presumably 1t was the
cheaper material. The central portion Of
the Capitol. the White House. the old ex-
ecutive department buildings and the first
portion erected of the Treasury Depart
ment building belonged to the sandstone
period. SO to speak. OF public buildings.
All that will remain as specimens Of
that period after the change Is made in
the Treasury building will be the old part
of the Capitol building and the White
House.
The 18th street front OF the Treasury
was erected about seventy years ago and
was the first part of that great Quadran
gular structure to be built The other sec
tons of the building as it now stands
used. as the resources of the country
were larger and the additional expense
was not then considered prohibitive.
Painting Is Necessary.
It might be a question whether or not.
outside the first expenditure. sandstone
was cheaper material than granite, for
II was soon found to be necessary to paint
the exterior Of the buildings, and the
practice of applying coats Of white paint
to the Capitol building and to the White
House. which began at a very early date,
is continued down to the present day.
From that 1t is believed the popular
name of the Presidents residence had its
origin. 1t began to be known as the
White House some time In the thirties.
AT the beginning Of the building opera
tons Of the government in this city In
1871 an island in the Potomac. In the
vicinity of Aqua creek. was purchased.
and from quarry found there the sand
stone was obtained which was used in
erecting the public structures. The cost
to the public for this material was there
fore mainly its quarrying and transporta-
ton to this city.
1t was probably considered at that time
that sandstone was more dignified ma
terial for such uses than brick, for I'M
doubtedy the latter was much the cheap
er of the two. The clay suitable for
brick making was found in abundance
here. just as has been the case ever since.
Even until quite recent days there were
in operation within the original bounds of
the city brickmaking plants.
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RURAL LIFE IN CITY
lamentations of a Town Dwell
er in Summer.
NEIGHB0RS KEEP PETS
Chickens and Pigeons and Cows and
Dogs and Goats
AND FOUR PARROTS TO ANNOY
And the Law Offers No Handy Re-
ief-Act CT Congress Prop
er Remedy.
AND FOUR PARROTS TO ANNOY

Talk about pastoral pursuits and other
things in the country line remarked
tired and seepylooking man on 18th
street car. a few mornings since, what's
the use of moving into the suburbs
amid pastures green when you have all
that sort of thing right at your own door,
or, more strictly speaking. your own fiat.
in town.
What now?' inquired his companion.
Well" resumed the sleepy-looking man.
I'VE move into the country so we can
raise chickens and do various stunts and
chores around the place, and occasionally
We get an egg or two for our trouble
Il happen to live in fiat on one of the
uptown streets in the northwest My i'm
mediate neighbor on the south, d couple
of wee IS ago, knocked up a chicken
shanty and installed a few dozen leather
lunged roosters in his back yard
There may be a hen or two in tho
bunch. but if the great American producer
of hen fruit is really there she keeps
mighty quiet. Her lords and masters with
the gay plumage start anvil chorus of
concerted crowinSs every morning just be
fore the break of dawn and keep 1t up
day. AS for Sleep
Naturally 1t is interrupted" put in his
companion. But your neishbor might
give you an egg once in while"
Animal Life in Cities.
Not even single egg" lamented the
sleepy-looking man. Then my neighbor
on the west, just across the alley,
brought sad-eyed brindle heifer of un-
certain age from the country and placed
her in a stall in his stable. This sad
eyed bovine. with crumpled horns. started
10 express her dissatisfaction at the
change by lowing in tones not to he gain
said from the moment she was tethered
to the stall post. and she hasn't stopped
yet-began ten days ago.
THAT family might send you a quart of
milk once a week by way of compensa-
ton" suggested the other man
They might, but they haven't had the
courtesy to give me enough for the cat"
was the reply. My neghbor on the
north has a craze for pigeons. 1 used to
like pigeons. but now the thought of them
gives me murderous intentions. He
several hundred. and covered the whole
of his backyard space with coops and
wire netting. If you have any doubt as
to the noise a big flock of pigeons can
make from daylight to dawn. just visit
me and undergo a change of mind.
The occupants of the fiat beneath me-
a few days ago. moved out northeast. In
their stead came two elderly ladies with
two green parrots each. They have hung
two of the pollies in the center court.
so we can get the full benefit of their
screenings and carvings right under our
are hung on the porch SO we won't feel
lonesome when We are back in the fiat
eating meals. These misera BILE
products of the South American jungles
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RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
Their Marked Influence in South
west Section of the City.

THE improvements which have been
made in Southwest Washington during
the past few years have so changed GER
tain sections of this quarter that one
who has not visited us for some time
would scarcely recognize these Places
an old resident of that portion of the
capital says
''All Of the side and temporary tracks
along the line of the railroad have been
abandoned, and the four tracks for per-
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structures should in the end prove to be
mistaken.
There is but one way to forestall these
Gala miti-~. and that is to remove the
cause which may even possibly produce
them. 1t is upon this theory that the
fire and building departments work. and
it Is theory that may we'll be put into
practice as applied to our public build
ings These buildings, IL is my under
standing. being wholly upon government
reservations. are without the jurisdiction
of the fire and building departments, eX-
cep. in an advisory sense. If for no
reason other than the Identification of
the city. aside from the possible endan-
gering of human life, the quicker this
class of buildings is wiped off the city
mop the better for all concerned.
The act which gives the city authori-
ties power to declare insanitary and to
order RACED structures in the District
other than the public buildings is another
great step in the right direction.
Although this law has been in eX
istence but a short time. a great deal
has been accomplished. particularly dur
ing the past year. 1 have had occasion
to observe It's operation in several in
stances and it is pleasure to note the
demolition of these eyesoreS which go so
far toward not only disiguring the block
upoh which they may be situated, but the
city at large as we'll.
Recalcitrant Landlords.
I'm fact. this law might be amplified
to advantage. and if one has any doubt
as to this fact he has but to make
critical survey throughout various sec
tons of the city and note the instances
where, it is to be regretted. recalcitrant
owners cannot be brought into court and
thei~ old structures, which for various
reasons may remain just outside of the
limits of the law, be ordered torn down.
These DID, WORKOUT structures are not
confined to any one section of the city.
There are many isolated instances scat
tered throughout the northwest portion.
The law in question is modelled after that
in force in New York. but does not
give our. inspectors anywhere near the
latitude offered under the law in force
in the metropolis Such weaknesses as
MAJ have been developed should be
noted and incorporated in the form of
amendments to be inserted at subse
quent session of Congress.
1T has been demonstrated over and
over again that certain class of short
sighted landlords will not improve their
property. much less make it even SAM
tary. 1t is this class that the law in
question is particularly designed to reach
and its provisions cannot be made too
stringent in the furtherance Of the great
object sought to be attained"
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Frozen" Fortunes.

From the Melbourne Pastoralists Review.
If London prices for meat and wool were
raised CORRESPONDENCE with the cost Of
production all would be well. but taken
over a series of years. the interest made
on capital invested in pastoral properties
is not by any means high. Pastoralists at
present are not unwilling to sell out when
they see a chance of getting their money
back.
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WORKOUT BUILDINGS.
Progress in Getting Rid of Obstruc.
lions That Are Undesirable.

The recent executive order directing
the demolition Of the old 9th street sta
ton without unnecessary delay Is a step
in the right direction. and calls up a
point or two regarding the razing of old
buildings in the District local archi-
tect remarks.
III the first place. the building in ques-
ton is an encroachment upon parking
space, IS the antthesis Of an architectural
ornament and can serve no useful pur-
pose except as to storage. and the latter
reason. urged in the first instance for it's
retention. should have been insufficient to
meri. consideration. There are abundant
facilities for storage purposes to be had
elsewhere than in old structures which
happen to be placed upon public grounds.
With the passing Of this building. what
ever may have been its associations his
toric and otherwise. and that Of the old
station at the intersection of New Jersey
avenue and c street. there will be no
regrets on the part of those who have at
heart the improvement Of the city at
large by the process of eliminating its
eyeSOreS
Old Public Buildings.
In this connection 1 note with consid-
cradle surprise. following the official ex-
animation of the old building formerly
occupied Dy the government printing
office. that this building is permitted to
be used even for storage purposes While
it is not my purpose to question the &C
curacy of the estimate of the army en-
ginee rs as to the weight-sustaining ca
pacity of this antiquated and altogether
undesirable structure. one which years ago
outlived its usefulness for any purpose
other than as secondhand material yet
it would seem to me that this building
should have been condemned in the re-
port in question. the material contained
therein removed to other quarters and
its razing TO the ground arranged for.
The policy of the government in using
old and dilapidated buildings for any
purpose, even for storage purposes, is one
not to be encouraged. and the executive
ordar referred to. it is to be hoped, will
have tendency to put stop TO the
practice. 1t was the furtherance of this
| mist AIKEN idea as to public economy that
| res ulted in the Ford's Theater disaster.
selected entirely unsuited to the purpose
| TO which 1t was put. with the resultant
lamertable consequences which are still
| fresh in our memory.
Razing 1nsanitary Structures.
Yet this building at the time was con-
| sidered a safe one for human occupancy
| Subsequent events proved that 1t was
not The same reasoning may now be
| applied to these older structures to which
I have referred. and to others not now
| in mind. and 1t would be regrettable in
| deed If a present estimate Of the sus-
tanning capacity Of old and WORKOUT
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boat rolled until her yards touched
on either side, still Reed was tugging
At her. Finally whopper caught
her, aud we saw her turn completely
over, righting herself, as we learned
after, without losing even q tin cup
"Say, captain" asked the inquisitive
reporter, "how many feet Of water
were there on the bar at that time"
."Oh, about Is feet" answered the
veraeious sea dog "How in the world
could vessel turn completely over
in Is feet OF waterf Why her masts
would strike the bottom" urged the
reporter. "Young man." said the mar
rator, "You're a regular inquisitive
Clarence. but I'll explain to you; You
see when the skipper saw that she
was going over he ordered the masts
taken in and the job was done IN
time to save her" The news-gatherer
gasped, recled to the door and feebly
said; "Say, Cap, tell that to a Tclc-
gram reporter"
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CHINESE NEW YEAR.
Opening of the Festive Season With
Much Noise and Hilarity.

At midnight last night the Chinese
New Year was ushered In by our
Celestial population, Fire crackers
galore were exploded and prepare.
tions for a good time. today, were be.
ing made all evening.
Today is the Chinese new year, the
great day OF the year and Il will be
ittingly celebrated. The festivities
will not assume the proportions OF
other years, owing to the fact that
money is not as plentiful as usual
with the Chinese. who, like many oi
the white folks. are unemployed and
have made little during the fishing
season. Today viii be the one day OF
the celebration and viii be devoted
to general good time, no business
being done. After today. however.
business will go on as usual, though
the usual visiting, and celebrating,
will continue for time, dependant
upon the amount OF money the cele-
brator has to spend. A prominent
Chinese merchant said, last night.
that about four days will see the end,
and that on Tuesday night, II wealth
cr conditions are good, the final send
off OF fire crackers will occur. IL
Tuesday night is not fair the noise
will be postponed until Wednesday
night and the joyous, and il might be
said, noisy season will close.
II has been generally understood
| among the white people that at this
season carte blanche is extended to
the public to enter and inspect all
parts OF the Chinese quarter and ad-
vantage has been taken OF the sup
posed freedom offered The Chinese
are glad 10 have their white friends
call on them, but would rather that
strangers would not intrude on their
privacy as has been done in the past,
partly through the mistaken idea OF
many, regarding "open house." and
partly through idle curiosity. All are
welcome to visit the stores but the
line is drawn at private apartments.
Chinatown contains many intelligent
Cinnamon, who speak English well
and who will explain with pleasure
the different features Of the celebra-
tion.
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WANT TROOPS TO STAY.

CARSON, New, Jan. Sl-The much
discussed and often delayed resolu-
ton asking the President to retain
the troops in Goldheld until May !,
came up in the committee OF the
whole in the Assembly this morning,
1t was recommended that the mes
sage be amended to read April !. 1t
is proposed to adopt the resolution
and put it up to the judgment OF the
Senate whether the President be ask
ed this morning that it will take six
weeks to organize the Nevada police
force. A resolution was adopted by
both Houses to adjourned sine die
at II o'clock on Saturday.
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NO MORE cATARRH.
r. r. Laurin Will Not Allow It to
Exist in Astoria.

"There will be no more catarrh IN
Astoria says T. +. Laurin, unless
people fail to follow the law OF COM
mon"
T. +. Laurin makes this statement
because OF the great success that has
followed the use Of Hyomei in the
treatment OF catarrhal troubles. So
positive is this treatment in quick
relief and permanent cure that He
sells il under an absolute guarantee
to refund the money il it does no,
do all that is claimed for it.
1t follows natures plan in curing
disease OF the throat and lungs by
bringing healing medication right tc
the very spot where the disease germs
exist With this treatment, health.
giving oils and balsams are breathet
through neat pocket inhaler thai
comes with every outfit, so that ever,
breath you take while using Hyome
IS a breath Of healing air 1t kills al
catarrhal germs and prevents theil
growth, so that the cure is thorough
and permanent. y
Remember that Hyomei is solo
under guarantee to cost nothing
unless it cures. If you have an,
catarrhal trouble, you should taxi
advantage of 7. F. Laurin's liberia
offer.
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Suffering and Dollars Saved.

z. S. Lopcr, of Marilla, N Y, says:
II am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salye. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. It is by far the best
healing salve have ever found
Heals burns. sores, ulcers, fever
sores, eczema and pilea 2sc at Chas.
Rogers & Son. druggists.
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The Commercial.

The Commercial, Commercial street,
near Eleventh. as everyone knows, d
one Of the most popular resorts in As.
toria. Drop in at any time and see the
class Of people who patronize this popu.
lar place and you will be satisfied that
in entertaining a gentleman friend, you
have found the right place. A pleasant
game Of billiards, a little refreshment
and quiet talk helps TO pass pleasant
evening.
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Good Bargains Isft.

The great bargain sale Of Chas. V.
Brown, the family shoe man, 10 still
going on and, although most remark
able rush has been experienced and the
stock much depleted there are many
good bargains left.
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Bakery Reopened--

Bakery Reopened-- y
The Royal Bakery has recpened under
new management and hereafter both
bakeries, at sos Duane street, and 27S
West Bond street will be conducted by
John Muehlausel who will supply the old
customers and such new ones . may
be obtained.
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A successful year has jass sasssa Cor
the Palace RestaurAns and q nsw year
opens. This year will 20 assbk b ~
successful for this popular rsstsnant %
the past II not more % Jhs manner Of
treating the guests pursusa tAsrs eaa-
not but tend to Told the trads and bring
those who have never heard Of tho
Palace.
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One of the most fruitful sources of
news OF thrilling experiences, is a
gathering of seafaring men. The ex-
periences that many OF them go
through would turn the average mans
hair gray in the time it takes them
to laugh at the "little incident" The
marine reporters hair is not yet gray
but its rigidity was heightened by a
story he heard yesterday in which
Capt. Reed, of the Wallula, figured
Speaking Of experience on the bar
said one OF the pilots, they talk Of
captains and pilots not crossing whef
it's rough. Bah! was at the dock
one day when the news was brought
to Capt. Reed that a three-master was
outside and wanted to get in. Reed
had steam up on the Wallula, ant
jumping aboard he gave one BIAS
and, ringing full speed ahead, started
for her. When he reached the bal
he found it pretty rough. We were
watching him through the glass afit
saw him go through what ] woule
call-wel, he had time OF it al
right He fastened to the jammel
and started in. Coming over, tha
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It is encouraging that the railway
men have reached the stage where
they are willing to talk it over with
the President. A while ago, they
we're defiant.
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The gasoline schooner Evie arrived
in yesterday morning She came from
points along the Oregon coast with
canned salmon for S, Elmorc 4 Co.
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Columbia and Victor graphophones
and latest records at 424 Commercial
street. A. r. Cyrus. N.
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The bar is on its good behavior
these days, Yesterday il was smooth
all day, with clear weather The low
est velocity OF the wind was fye miles
at 8, o'clock, while the greatest was
| 10 miles at noon, Towards evening
the wind died down to eight miles
There was no difficulty for any Of the
vessels to cross in or out.
The French bark Armen was towed
to sea at $50 a. m.
The Costa Rica arrived down from
Portland at l,30 Thursday night and
lei, for San Francisco at TAO n. m
yesterday.
The French bark Sully crossed out
to sea yesterday morning at $50
The Roanoke left out for San Fran
cisco and San Pedro, yesterday morn
ing at TAO She had a good cargo
and fair list Of passengers.
The lighthouse tender Armeria re-
turned from Coos Bay yesterday.
Having concluded the reloading 'oi
the Claverdon, the steamer Elmore
having in tow the barge Klickitat
left up for Portland last evening. The
Claverdon is now ready for sea and
will leave out at the first opportunity
, The steamer Minnie +. kelton will
be put on the run between San Fran
cisco and Tillamook and will carry
freight and passengers. She is a YES
| sci OF 100 tons and has accommoda'
tions for 40 passengers. II is thought
that the running OF this steamer will
divert much business from Portland
to San Francisco.
The British bark Amazon will leave
Portland this morning, loaded with
grain for Europe.
The schooner Alvena sailed from
Redondo on January 10Th for thu
Columbia River.
| The lighthouse tender Columbint
will probably go TO Portland today
The Alliance sailed from Coos Ba,
at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and !
due here this forenoon.
i The Norwegian steamer Haldis /
loading lumber at Rainier for Ii
Boca, Panama.
i The gasoline schooner Condor vii
soon be placed on the run betweei
Portland and Yaquina Bay. She is
small vessel of but seventy tons ca
pacity, and will be used mostly Il
carry supplies to the mills OF tn
Waldport Lumber Co., at Alsea, AM
will bring back farm produce.
The steamer Asuncion arrived a
Port Hartford on Thursday, from
! Portland.
The steamer Tallac, from the Co
lumbia arrived at San Francisco
yesterday.
| One of the most fruitful sources
news OF thrilling experiences, is
gathering of seafaring men. The ex
periences that many OF them g
through would turn the average man
hair gray in the time it takes ther
to laugh at the "little incident" Th
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WATERFRONT items
The Claverdon Reloaded and
Ready for Sea.
the ALLIANCE IS DUE TODAY

The Costa Rica. Roanoke. Armen and
Sully 10 to Sea--The Armeria Re-
turns from Coos Bay-The Gaso-
line Schooner Evie In--Notes.
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incidentally, it may be well to re-
mark that Astoria shoppers are get
ting some great bargain opportunities
these days.

You are doing yourself an injustice
and are not playing fair to your busi-
ness if you do not advertise in The
Astorian.
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At the rate bills are pouring into
Congress, they will soon be crowding
something out at the other end.
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Oliver typewritsn and automatic
stenographers at A. r. Cyrus. AsA
Commercial street. u.
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That Northwestern engineer who
has seen so years of service and has
never had wreck, has missed a lot
of excitement.
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Special Reduction Sale on Ranges,
Stoves and Rugs at L. H. Henningsen,
504-5Oe Bond street, next door to sx-
press Office.