Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1887)
XI) .ffa gaits gMttman, ASTORIA. OREGON: TUESDAY MAY 17. 1S37 EXISTING CONDITIONS. The usual spring lot of letters of inquiry is being received, asking about the probabilities of success in this part of Oregon, and calling for information and advice. The great majority of these letters is from -what are usually classed as "professional men." "We would be glad to get more letters of in quiry from agriculturists, farmers, capitalists, investors, and fewer from men who appear to be dis satisfied with their present loca tion and want to know "the pros pects" of success in Oregon. "While encouraging the immi gration here of any honest person, it must be understood by would- be immigrants that the few "soft jobs" are all taken. "When, once in a year, or so, an easy situation (and there are not over four in the county) is vacant, some one right here, on the ground, perfectly competent to fill it, is likely to be preferred to a resident of New Yoik, or Ohio, or Texas, however presumably proficient the non resident may be. Professional men who want in formation would do well to con sider that all places are pretty much alike. , Calling oa city As toria or Oshkosh doesn't make much difference. If a man, "pro fessional" or non-professional, is sober, industrious, truthful, not in too big a hurry to be rich, and understands what he professes to make his living at, he can make a living here and a little more. He will probably be accorded the same privileges where he at pres ent resides if he behaves himself and keeps pegging away. Hard work is not easy, is not bounded by latitude or longitude, and hard work is just as hard in Astoria as in Omaha or Milwaukee. There is no great pressing de mand here for more professional men, and any one of that class who comes shjuld expect to bring good qualities that deserve success, with him and expect to daily exercise them. Wherever a man goes he expects to take himself along and men seldom make much out of any place except the fruit of the seeds they brought with them. Another class of inquirers want to know the "inducements" we offer, and imply that it would take superi or inducements to what their pres ent home affords to coax them out here. Astoria, so far as we know, is uot in the inducement business to any great extent this season. The most of us are putting in steady, daily effort to earn a living and pay our bills, and if this sec ond class of' inquirers succeed in doing that in their preseut abodes, they are in luck. In general, a man out of jail is where ho is for just one reason and one onlj' all things considered, he dpesn't know of any place he could do better. If he did, he'd get there as fast as possible. If (all things consid ered) the "best fixed" man in Port land or Astoria, knew this morning of some place where he (still all things considered) fancied he could enjoy a greater degree of happi ness, he'd get to that spot as fast as it was possible for him to be carried there. Those who writo asking about the "inducements," would, very likely, after they got here, begin to tell about the superior conven iences etc., they left. Then they would regret coming here.. So would the listeners. "We'd much rather," says an exchange, "have 150 acres in the heart of St. Paul, Minneapolis or Chicago, than here. The only dif ficulty is we can't get it there; we can here. Three little street arabs once entered single file into a high toned Broadway drugstore in New York, and said: 'Mister, give us a cent's worth of licorice.' The clerk, witl a frewn: '"We don't sell a cent's worth of licorice.' Sadly the procession marched out. J But it soon returned, and again approached the counter. Mister, do you sell ten cents' worth of licorice?' said the foremost boy. 'Yes,' replied the clerk. 'Well, we ain't got 'em,' said the leader, and again the procession de parted." And that's what brings most of us to this new country "we ain't got 'em." If they had 'em, the chances are they wouldn't seek the inconveniences to be 'found in a pioneer life, but stay at their former homes, in the midst of old friends, and enjoy their wealth." History does not tell us that Daniel Boone and the other Kentucky "boomers" sent back word to "the states" that the timber was easy to cut; that a man could cloar 160 acres in two years; that the Indians were all members of the Y. M. C. A.; that they used their torflahawks solely for opening canned corn beef and Boston baked beans; and that they shot in the direction of the settlers just to show how close they could come without hitting, and thus display their marksman ship. As a general thing grumblers don't work, and workers don't grumble. Any one who monies here will find a go-ahead, intelli gent community, possessed of all I the conveniences and many of the luxuries of civilization. Through out the county heowill find plenty of locations if his idea is to farm ; if he has some ready money to in vest he will find an excellent op portunity to put it into a variety of paying enterprises, or to put it into property that will be sure to realize him handsome returns on the original outlay. If he hasn't a dollar in the world, but is possessed of willing arras and an honest heart, he will not suffer for the necessaries of life. There is work sufficient for any man who comes hero wanting work and willing to labor at the first thing that comes to hand till opportunity affords him some thing better. To him, and such as he, there are grand inducements; there is much to own, occupy and enjoy; a fertile region; rich in natural re sources; comparatively unoccu pied; free from convulsions of na ture; blessed with an equable climate, and destined in the near future to be the seat of north western empire. KNEE-BREECHES VS. TROUSERS. Are We to Have Another Craze of the Continental Tight. The movement now on foot in this country to bring knee-breeohes- again into general use, as being a moe use ful, convenient and democratic artiole man trousers, is receiving a gooa deal of support, and a number of pro gressive and enterprising men are pledging themselves to use the short er garment, he conviction is Un doubtedly growing that the substi tution of trousers or "pants," for knee-breeches, whioh took place some eighty years ago, was a mistake. The advantages expected to be de rived from the use of trousers, havo not, it is said, been realized, or if there wero advantages obtained by their use at the beginning of the pres ent century, they are no longer real ized now, when so large a proportion of the people live in cities and enjoy a more settled mode of life. Boys and youths are now again generally wearing the knee-breeohes; they may be said, in fact, never to have wholly abandoned them, the adaptability of knee-breeches to the varied activities and occupations of the vouncr beine so obvious as to compel the attention of the praotioal mother. The supe rior handiness, so to speak, of the briefer nether garment has com mended it to athletes, to the votaries of such games as lawn tennis, and to soldiers. The Turkish army, whioh wore trousers for a time, has gone back to the breeches? and in some other of the armies of the continent, the breeches - have displaced the trousers as the more serviceable and neater gear. During our civil war whole regiments were provided with white canvass leggings whioh cov ered the top of the shoe and came up nearly to the knee, concealing the lega of the trousers to such an extent that it was felt that it would be a convenienee to dispense with them altogether. puob. leggings are of increasing popularity, in fact, to-day among our volunteer boI- diery for reasons not difficult to enumerate. Trousers are frayed uot at the foot and bagged at the knee by rough or protracted ser vice injuries to whioh knee-breeches aranot subject These are consider ations" that appeal to the economic and esthetic instincts of the ci vilian as well as the soldier. It! is comparatively easy to replace or cleanse a pair of hose, but -to re place trousers bent at theknea and! soiled and frayed at the bottom by walking -under a dripping sky, through wet gram or sloppy streets, is a more formidable matter. To pat leggings over the trousers serves a useful purpose, but it disfigures the garment, and is at best but a com promise. The logical thing to do is to abolish the unsightly legs of the trousers. It may be objected, of course, that the wearing of hose ex tended up nearly or auite to theknee would bring into view legs quite as unsightly, but this is an objeotiori en titled to no consideration in a matter of so much pratical importance. The trouble of buttoning at the knee has been cited as another objection, but it does not seem to be a weighty one. It certainly -cannot be pitted against the advantage of having a nether garment that will be exempt from the misfortunes to "which trousers are indisputably exposed. One may. of course, turn up his "pantS" in muddy weather, and fttere are well known devices or removing ttie deformity of baggy trousers, but these are ex pedients whioh are not always at one's command. In point of dura bility there is no comparison between trousers and knee breeches. The latter will last as long as' the qloth will hold together, While 'the former are exposed -to all sorts of accidents that compel their disuse." It is the first step of introducing a useful re form that is most difficult. Should a dozen prominent persons in each wait of life in our great-oities boldly challenge public approval of the old mode, this particular reform would be in a fair way to immediate succe39. Spindle shanked gentlemen would, of course, require stuffing in their stockings, but ""that wouldn't cost muoh. Famous Women. Madams Trebelli, the greatest of living contraltos who has traveled extensively, in fact visited ever county and oifcy of note in the -world, has just departed from the slope of the Pacific, and often expressing the greatest admiration for.tthe beauty and grandeur of our scenery and the delightful mildness of our olimate, left the following written note asa living expression of her opinion in the hands of a Portland druggist, the original of which oan be seen on de mand Pobtl'ind, Or., April 6, 1887. Dear Mr. Wisdem: I have tried your "Bobertine," and it gives me muoh fleosure to say that it is excellent for he complexion, being one of the best articles of the kind I nave ever used. Be lieve me, yours sincerely, Z. Tbbbku.1. If any further proof of the exoel lenoy &t this artiole is required call on Messrs. W.E. Dement & Go. of Asto ria, Or., who, for the small sum of fifty cents, will produce evidence that will -satisfy the most skeptical and fastidious and give you a beautiful pioture card for the trouble of en quiring. The perfection of the age in the med ical line is the liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co., Sau Fran cisco, Cnl. It is agreeable to the taste, acceptable to the stomach, harmless in its nature, painless yet prompt and thorough in its action. For sale by V. E. Dement & Co. NEW TO-DAY. EXCURSION. 0. R. & N. CO.. AND KETURfl? $2L50. F. E. SHUTE, Ticket Agent. E. A. NO YES, Agent. Northwest Fire and Marine INSURANCE COMPANY. A noa Board Company with $300,000 Paid Tip Capital In this State, Reliable Firo Insurance at Low Rates. B. I. BOIlXK, Astoria Agent, Office at I. X. L. Packing Co. MUERAY & CO., GROCERS And Dealers In Special Attention Given to Filling ' ' Of Orders. A FULli LINE CARRIED And Supples furnished at Satis factory Terms. Purchases delivered In any part of the city. Office -and Warehouse la Hume's New Building on Water Street. P. O. Box 150. Telephone No. 87. ASTORIA, OREGON. Hit. K0MB& WatMa, Xrs. LIUUa Warren. DRESSMAKING PARLOES. Corner Cass and Jefferson, up stairs, are now ready for orders from the ladle3 of Astoria and vicinity. Wo do only first class work by a late systeta adopted In faufclon able circles everywhere, All work guaranteed. Comparison challenged. Terms Reasonable." & Hay. Ex schooner Bevlah, now due, a lot Cali fornia Hay, Parties wanting should send In orders at once, as there willnoUie enough to go around, Price about $18.00. North Western Lumber Co. M. T. CALLENDER, Agt, Eoappton, Slay 5, 1887. Cairn Sillies! Book?, Stationery, WE DO WANT THE Modest Prices are Satisfactory, Small profits are Sufflclenr. Moderate Tatronago Is Acceptable. Wo reach your approval through Low Price. We have now an immense stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware Our stock Is Fresh. New and Stylish. LOOK US OVER. money wa will make some one else sell you Lo -. C&HZi ADIiEU, Manager Musical Instruments. Cutlery, CRYSTAL M fiLLLIi WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mil! Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The-Largest and finest assortment of - Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables. Received fresh CITY B Our Stock is Larger than QOK and direct from Eastern Factories. FINE STATIONERY, SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, FISHING TACKLE, ETC. Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. The-Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. Afun The Long, I. I Toll JEFF Of the U. S. Restaurant gives the best Meal for the money toT)ehadon the Coast. His Regular Dinner with Tea, Coffee, Wine, Beer or Milk for 25cts. Cannot he Beat. Meals Cooked to Order on Short Notice Oysters In Any Style and Always Fresh. 3?"2t Class Saloon '.A.-rica. -. LODCINC HOUSE In Connection With The Restaurant. H. EESTE0M. 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 and Clock repairing a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Shop nest to Aug. Danlelson's Sample Boom, on the roadway, Notions, Bird Cages, If we do .not .save you Baby Carriages. Picture Frames, 9 every Stearaor. ever before. All New and Short of'it. So-u. Wlia.t DRESSMAKING. Sirs. Bryce would respectfally Inform the ladles of Astoria and surrounding country, that she has recently received a large addition to her .stock of dress buttons and trimmings, whlclrehe will sell at reasonable price?. . Dressmaking in all Its branches done promptly, and in- first elass style ; and satisfaction guaranteed. Cutting and fitting a specialty. Next door to Astokiajt office on Cass St, 'Astoria, April 25th, 1887, NOT EARTH. STORE. 0Wi The Empii For the Next SO Days "VVe will sell all of our Ladies' and Children's Cloaks hi 26 per cent. Less than Former Prices. We have Just Received a Lanre Lot of the 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 Eats. All of which wo will sell at the Very Lowest Prices. uur acocivoi otapie anct i ancy Dry UooUs is one ot 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- FJiESEE, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Goods 0 tfBHHEHHrarioH. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Por Gents. Ladies Flexible Sole Shoes In French, Kangaroo and Dongola KM Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Chlldrens and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE DEAL. IW BOOTS AHT SHOES OISLY. - P. J. GOODMAN. DKALKll IN Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Lime, Bricl, Cement, Sana and Plaster Wood Delirered to Order. I)rajln?r, Teaming and Express Business, rER apply to the Captain, or to' Stiikelt Rid) ! BO i TOOK i Groceries Provisions OF Foard & Stokes Their increasing trade enables them to self at the very lowest margin oi proup wane giving youeooas 1KI that are of first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. Tho Highest PrlcelPaid for Junk. -THE- DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAY HANSEN, Prop'r. A Large and Well Selected Stock of Flno Biaiis i Jewelry At Extremely Low Prices. All Goods Bought at This Establhtuntot Warranted Genuine. Watcli unci Clock Repairing A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets. J. H. D. GRAY Wholesale and retail dealer In. . GROCERIES FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT. General Storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. AT GRIFFIN UJ C9 o o J CO snlwiifiiiiiiilPilflsHVvSiE'' Store. BBMS3Strl?n,inKKl STEAMER. OURJl PARKER Eben P. Parkertf aster. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCllAK U. 13. PAUHO. 1111 - IM"J GREAT rcains -TN BabyBuggies AND - Musical Instruments AT THE New York Novelty Store American News Depot ON SALE The latest Magazine.? and Illustrated papers oi the day. Swedish, Danish and German Books and Dictionaries. papers, Lovell and Seaside Libraries, School Books, Stationery, etc. A BALMAKNO, Cnenamus St. near Main. Salmon Vessels. Astoria to Liverpool-Direct. We shall place on the berth as the first ot our Direct line of sailing vessels to Liverpool, The fine Iron Bark WARWICK CASTLE. Classed AAl,U58Tons Register To be followed by strictly first class vessels during the Salmon Shipping season, nsurance apply For rates of Frels zntana i: to MEYEtt; WILSON & CO. . Portland or San Francisco, or to WILSON, MEYER & CO. 15 Brunswick St., Liverpool, & REED'S. fg"-f 11 i Ba