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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1887)
s m w l fo gaits Mmatt. ASTORIA. OREGON: FRIDAY APRIL 15, 18S7 WORK OF THE INTERSTATE COM MISSION. It is evident, says the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, that the inter state commission proposes to move in a cautious and conservative manner, with a proper -realization of the extent and importance of the Tfork which it has to perform. According to Judge Cooley, no effort will be made to give com plete effect at once to the law as a whole, but a plan will probably be adopted by which one provision after another will be interpreted and applied. This is obviously the only course that can be safely and reasonably pursued. The con ditions governing the various rail roads throughout the country differ in every case, and it will be nec essary to accept this plain and significant fact, to begin with. There can be no suSh thing, in other words, as an absolute and uniform process of adjustment as to all the roads, regardless of spe cial considerations. The law does not contemplate that sort of a pro ceeding, and does not authorize the commissioners to dispose of difficult questions by sheer force of arbitrary rulings. They are expected, on the contrary, to take careful account qf all the circum stances that may bo presented, and to render decisions which shall oommand respect anfl obedience by virtue of their manifest com pliance with the ordinary rules of justice. The undertaking is a formidable one from every point of view, and the commission should not be blamed for making its way. slowly. There are now more than 125,000 miles of railroad in the country, representing an 'aggregate invest ment of over $7,500,000,000, and giving employment to about 700, 000 persons. The number of pas sengers carried one mile in one year averages 9,000,000,000, and the number of tons of freight transported one mile in a year is 45,000,000,0000. .Thesfc general statements show at a glance what a great and pervasive agency this commission has to deal with, and suggest at the same time how nu merous and intricate the points of doubts and dispute must inevitably be, even under the most fortunate conditions. The railroad sys tem is practically a creation of the last fifty years. Its development has changed the whole nature of commercial oper ations in the United States, and come to have almost controlling power over our industries of every kind. In attempting now to sub ject it to Federal control, and cause it to conform to certain stat utory requirements extending over theentire country, we must look for more or less confusion and be prepared, at the best, for consider able disappointment, particularly because the law is in itself nothing if not phenomenally indistinct and bewildering. There is good reason to believe that the railroads are disposed to obey the law and give it a fair and thorough trial. But it cannot be expected that they will fail to take advantage of such parts of it as may offer them opportunity to maintain and increase their profits without incurring anyjpf the pen alties which it prescribes. Rail roads are not operated for amuse ment, or from benevolent and philanthropic motives. They mean business in tHe most determined and enterprising sense of the term; and their owners and managers are known to be remarkably able and alert. These men," we may be sure, will discover many ways in which they can without really vio lating the law, derive benefits from it which it was possibly not intended to confer; and since the law was passed with the declared purpose of depriving them of the control of their property to a cer tain extent, they may not unfairly claim the right to thus make it 5 erye their interests, "They under stand the railroad system thor oughly, whereas the commission ers have to gain that knowledge by future study and experience. We need not be surprised, there fore, to see the railroads secure a good many favors, and yet yield substantial obedience to the stat ute and to the orders of the com mission. They cannot be asked to point out the ways in which their own business may bo ob structed and crippled, nor is it reasonable to suppose that they will overlook any chance of gain which they may detect, mere ly because "they are anxious to promote the success of the law. to t - - - Twenty-two years ago, to-day, Lincoln died. A Springfield, Ills., dispatch says: The remains were removed yesterday from their former resting place and buried beside those ofhis wife. Where his ashes are, though, is quite a mystery. It is known to more than a few that they have not been in the marble sarcophagus shown to visitois as their receptacle, but have been slyly hidden by an "oath bound society whose ostensible object it was to hold a memorial service yearly. Their exercises occur to-day and possess a pecu liar" "interest this year from the transfer of the remains. The ut most privacy has been maintained regarding all steps taken and the general outline of facts is ascer tained. The association has pre pared a written statement to be read at to-day's services, giving a full history of the keeping of the remains and the association's re lation to the trust. The members are desirous of putting the public in possession of the exact facts and leaving the matter in such shape that there shall no longer be any mysterj. The Pennsylvania legislature has agreed to submit a popular vote on the question of woman suffrage. Woman suffrage has been defeated in the Miohigan legisla ture. i i - - ... , Jonx Siieeuax continues to loom up as a probable competitor for the Republican presidential nomination. Excitement in Texas, Great excitement ha3 been caused in the vicinity of Paris. Tex., by the re markable recovery of Mr. J. E. Corley, who was so helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise his head: everybody said he was dying of Consuniption. A trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery wai sent him. Finding relief, he bought a large bottle and a box of Dr. Kings's New Life Pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of Pills and two bottles of the Discovery, he was well and had gained In flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial bottles of this Great Discovery for Consumpthfn free at W". E. Dement & Co. A Sew And Enlarged Ntock of Choice Brands f Clears. Imported Key West and domestic. All tastes can be satisfied and all pockets suited as to price. Tansill'sPunch and Junior's in full supply as usual at D. L. Beck & Sons. Italian, French and German Prunes. Fresh California, Oregon and Eastern Corn Meal, Triticum, Epicurean Food. Flake Oats, etc., n Thompson & Ross'. Fiesh Eggs, Butter, Cheese, etc. Thompson & Ross. "Uackmetack," a lasting and fra grant perfume. Price 25 and 60 cents, gold by W.E. Dement. The best oysters in Fabre's. any stylo at On Tlie Way. Eight cases Pinest New- York Baby Buggies. "Wait for them. New Yokk Novelty Stoke. BOH?.. At Gray's River, April 7th, to the wife of J. T. Bullack, a son. Goldendale papers please copy. At Tillamook, on the 13th, to the wife of F. P. Hobson. a son. i Have Just received a large invoice of FANCT GROCERIES From tho east, uhlch they bought at BOTTOM PRICES, And are Giving Customers the Benefit of the same. Anmng other things they have received a " Fine Yeast Powder, "Which they will sell you and give you from One to Three Pieces of Orockery "With each can. Call and See for "Xearnelveg. Money To Loan, MOKE? TO LOAN ON APPROVED real estate security. TPLTONBB03. ran Opera House Monday, Tuesday'and Wednesday. April 18, 19 and 20. THE WIZARD KING, In a series of new and marvelous WONDERS. Everything new and original. 150 Elegant and Costly 160 Presents gh en an ay. No cheap trash of any kind. Admission (Including 3 envelopes) CO cts. m Children (including l envelope) 23 cts. Eeserved seats (including 4 envelopes) 75 cts. N.B. Zamloch's reputation is or years bumuing anu nis mono nas always oeen io deal honorably witti his patrons. MURRAY & CO., GROCERS And Denlers In Cannery Supplies ! Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supples furnished at Satis factory Terms. Purchases delivered In any part of. tho city. Office and "Warehouse In Hume's New Building on Water Street. r. O. Box 153. Telephone No. 87. ASTORIA, OREGON. Frank L Parker, Dealer in Fancy and. Staple Groceries. Flour Feed Potatoes Headquarters For ASTORIA WOOD YARD. O. EL Stockton. Pioneer Painter and Paper Hanger. Office on Main. Three doors south of Squeinoqua Street. House Painting, Graining, Free coins, etc. To Rent. FIVE ACRE TRACT FOR A TERM OF years. "Well located : "Will be leased on favorable terms. Applv to MRS. WEIMAN, Chicago House, For Sale or Rent. LOT 4. BLOCK 20, ADAIK'S ASTORIA, together with two story frame dwelling situated therein. Enquire of L W. CASE. FRESH CLATSOP EGGS Can ho had pf L. M. Rhaffaer 61 "Water St., and "Wherry & Co.'s market opposite Occident Hotel. I don't claim they are fresh as some do who hae but a few chick ens and it takes them a month to get a shipment, but because I h.tve the largest Chicken ranch this side of Portland, run by experienced hands, pick up the eggs every day and bring them to town 3 times a week. And don't you forget It tfeat every egg bought from the above parties is .guaranteed by them to be fresh. S,K.STANLE. Deposited in Oregon, $300,000 ASSETS, S s s. soi, a s a. Roval, Norwich-Union andfLancAshlreCora- bination Joint Policy. Union of San Francisco. Germania of New York. State Investment of California. Anglo-Nevada Assurance -Corporation. MABLVE INSURANCE COVERED BY OUR DFKN POLICIES. Elmore, Sanborn & Co. ' Agents. JOHN FUSSELL. Manufacturer of and Dealer In Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Brushes, Curry Combs, Etc. Xono Eat The Best Stock Used, Prices to Suit The.Times. Main street east side, between Jefferson and Squemoqua Sts. H. EKSTROM. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stock of "Watches and Clocks. Chains, Lockets, etc Also genuine Seth Thomas Boat Clocks, proved to be the best. All which will be sold at very low prices. Watch aud Clock repairing a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Shop nest to Aug. Danlelson'9 Sample Room, on the roadway, THE CRYSTAL PALACE FINE STOCK OF FINE STOCK OF Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware JUST KECE1YED. ALSO ANOTHER LARGE INVOICE OF Fine Watch Repairing a specialty. CABX JLDXtKB,, Manager. CHAS. W. GIBBS, Watchmaker and Jeweler. yanWBPPnMMMMMMMiiWiiWg'g'Wg"M"WWMM.MB H IS LIFE WORTH. LIVING? That Depends on the'Li.ver. The Liver Depends on. the Food. If What You Eat Doesn't Agree With You; GO TO A. V. ALLEN'S And Get Some. of His Choice Provisions. Ask to See. Some' Novelties and Specialties In FINE GROCERIES. Swiss, Holland and New Cream Cheese; Smoked Herring, Holland Herring, Caviar, Anchovies, Tongues and Sounds, White Fish and Mackerel, Schrimps, Lobsters; French Sardines and Oysters. Shrewsbury Ketchup. Chill Sauce, Tobacco Sauce, CelerySalt, French and German Mustard, Lelblg's Ex. Beef, Sea Foam wafers. Van Houghton's Cocoa. Tritim, Germea, Epicurean Food, Oat Porriaie, Rollefl Oats. Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Figs, &c, &c. CITY BOOK Our Stock is Larger than ever before. All New Goods and direct from Eastern Factories. PINE STATIONERY, SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, PISHING TACKLE, ETC. Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. The Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. JEFF JEFF JEFF JEFF The mam who laughs. AND-GETS FAT IS THE MAN THAT EATS AT JEFF'S!- A SPLENDID 1AL FUMED. Eastern and Shoalwater Oysters. MEALS COOKED TO ORDER. A FIRST CLASS LODGING In Connection With STORE. JEFF JEFF JEFF JEFF HOUSE: The Restaurant. Thp I II U For Next We will sell all of our Ladies' and Children's Cloaks at 25 per cent. Less than Former Prices. "Wo have Just Received a Laie Lot of tho celebrated Browns ville, Oregon, Woolen Goods in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Underwear, Flannels and Blankets, Also, Direct from the East, Gents', Youths, Boys', and Children's Fine Clothing and Hats. All of which we will sell -at the Ver Lowest Prices. Our Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is one of- the most complete north of San Francisco. : " Our past reputation justifies us in saying that We Lead in Quality of Goods and Prices. W. T. PASISSH, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents. Ladles Flexible Solo Shoes in French, Kangaroa and Dongola Kid Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Chlldrens and Infant neels, and Spring heels. WE DEAL US BOOTS ANI SHOES OIWLY. P. J. GOODMAN. EL B. PARKER DKAI.EK IN Hay, Oats, an! Straw, Lie, Met Cement, SanO. an! Plaster Woe4 Dellrered to Order. Dnjlng, Teaming and Express BusIbh. TER apply to the Captain, or to J. R. LEES0N & CO, BOSTON, SOLE AGENTS AND IMPORTERS. The Johnstone (ScotM) anil Grafton (Mass.) Prize Linen Threads AND Salmon Net Twines. A,.-i oo obum The only Linen Threads awarded a Prize Medal London 1851 and New Orleans Worlds Exposition 1881. Did not exhibit at Philadelphia 1876 or Paris 1878. First Prize Awarded Wherever Exhibited!) References for tho Scotch Salmon Net Trinea: EVERY CANNER or FISHERMAN who bought it-last season. IT GAVE UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Agents for the Pacific Ceast: KITTLE & CO., 302 Califa St., San PranciMo, Calal Empire Store. Days 3 STEAMER OLARA PAMER Eben P. Parker,Ma&ter. For TOWING, FBEIGHT or GUAR U. B. FARKXH. tr, SO I