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Ct; Wxt gatttj shwfett. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY, ...MAY 18, 1837 THE ALASKAN BOTANY BAY. It seems, says the San Francisco Post, that the proposition to turn Alaska into a penal colony is some things more than a joke. Mr. Alonzo H. "Webb, "representing the United. States prison reform -assocfation, has reached Los Ar geles.on his way to inspect the! territory, and if he finds it suita ble the association expetts to work vigorously to secure the adoption of.the scheme. The bare suggestion of such a plan emphasizes the remoteness of the Pacific coast from the centers of.national life, and the necessity of unceasing self-assertion if we . desire the country to pay the slightest attention- to our interests. If it were proposed to turn Maine instead of Alaska into a penal colony, wo should probably hear some remarks from eastern sources. Yet, except that Maine has already a considerable free population, it coald better be spared for penitentiary purposes than the vast territory whose, mar velous resources "are only begin ning to be touohed. Alaska is nearly twenty times as largo as Maine; its fisheries are more im portant, -and so is its j timber. Its mine3 and furs have no counter parts on the New England coast. Agriculturally it is not an ideal country, but neither is Maine. In climate a largo part of it is more favored than the northeastern states. Pacifio coast capital and labor are just preparing to make use of the opportunities offered them in Alaska. Prospectors are swarm ing up the northern rivers and the long winter of isolated stagnation is ending. Alaska is becoming an important tributary of San Fran cisco, and with the inevitable an nexation of British Columbia it will be connected with us by an unbroken stretch of American soil. This is the country whose progress it is proposed to arrest by the blight of a convict colony. In stead of free, honest and industri ous neighbors and customers the Pacific states are to be favored with the presence of a collection of slave pens. The prison reform association can find better outlets for its ener gies. Let it follow the work in dicated b its name. Let it so amend prison administration that criminals may be reformed at home instead of closing to civiliza tion a territory as large as throe European empires and tainting the moral atmosphere of half a dozen states. Befoee the war Daniel Hand, now a wealthy citizen of Guilford, Conn., and George Williams, one of the members of the banking firm of Williams & Bierney of Charleston, S. C, were in the gro cery business on a large scale at Atlanta. Williams was the book keeper, with a small interest in business. Hand then held 409, 000 in real estate. When the war broke out the business was closed up and Hand came north, having turned the real estate over to Williams, with a private under standing that ho would return it af ter peace was declared. William's honor wasjill Hand depended upon. Williams lost nearly all his prop erty during the war, but after the rebellion he prospered in Charles ton as a broker. Meanwhile Hand prospered and was ja liberal giver to the Gale Tnnity school and en dowed the Hand academy in Mad ison. Regarding his southern property as a total loss he did not give the subject much thought un til six years ago. His lawyer then learned Williams' address. Although Hand had no legal claim ugon Williams, the latter acknowl edged the debt, and at once began payments in large sums. The last pajment was made a few days ago, the total being about 650,- 000. In China the fiber of the ramie plant is woven into valuable fab rics. Several governments have offered large rewards for a ma chine that would spin the fiber in to yarns. A Frenchman ias at last won the prize offered at Paris, and a factory is to be opened in New York. Susanna Salter is 27 years old, the wife of Lawyer Salter, the mother of four children and the mayor of the thriving city of Ari gona. Kansas. She went west and grew up with the country. Wonderful Cures, " W. D. Hovt & Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Rome. Go., say: we nave oeen senmg ur. iunes jxew Discoverv. Electric Bitters and Buck leys Arnica Salve for two years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well. or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines In this city. Several cases of pronounced Consump tion have been entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discov ery, taxen in connection witn Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by-W. E. Dement & Co. The Prolific Salmon. The other evening, flaya The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, a wide awake reporter for a Chicago paper got his interviewing augur into a prominent citizen's ear, concerning the resources and prospects of our great and won derful country. In due time the salmon question was taken up and was put through about as follews: Is there as many salmon in tne rives as there used to be? C. Oh,Bome years there is more than others, and some years there are too many. Why, they have been so numerous that you could walk across the river dry shod on top of them. You have" heard of the dalles of the Columbia near here, where the river runs through a chasm not wider than the street? R. Yes. C. Well, my dear sir, the salmon became so packed iu that gorge one year that they died and staid there until the high water carried them out and piled them along the shores of the river, creatine a stench that killed the bunch grass for ten miles back. The hogs ate of them until the pork tasted so fishy down to the third generation, that farmers had to destroy every hog and import a new lot. When the salmon of the Columbia read that interview, they will shake themselves laughing until every salmon-eating Indian along the river doubles up with the colic. You "Who Lead Sedentary Lives Will fincLgreat relief from constipation, headache and nervousness, by taking Simmons Liver Kegulator. It Is a simple, harmless, vegetable compound, sure to relieve you. Persons of seden tary habits often suffer with kidney affections. If they would maintain the strength of.the digestive organs and improve the quality of the blood by taking the Kegulator it would restore the kidneysto health and vigor. Talk About Your Advertisements. A real estate agent over in Seattle has some real estate he wants to sell and, of course, advertises, it. He is a flowery ouss, and among things has this to say about the preperty: The surface herealong, now a bil lowy sea of wild peavine and span gled with spring flowers of the wood land, is dotted here or there with a noble fir or cedar of vigorous growth that has withstood the storms of years and the purgatorial fires of thirty years ago that swept this grav elly ridge almost bare of its .timber covering, along a narrow belt of many miles in length. At your feet, rimmed within its set ting of dark green, forest-clad hills, like a silver mirror, lies the coyly meandering stream of Shilshole inlet (Salmon bay.) Further in the dis tance, in plain view, lies the blue, glimmering expanse of the main Sound. Its shores, whither in earlier days droves of the antlered "monarchs of the wildwood" went down to drink, fringed with groves of alders, maples, wild cherries, dogwoods and the like trees of decidiuous foliage, slope gent ly and amphithetre like toward the water, with no rough activities or steep descents to mar the charming effect oT the tnise en scene. As a natural result of the com manding situs and openness of vista of this part of the park, the views here presented to the eye of the vis itors are surpassingly lovely. There the delicate' coral honey suckle twines around its more stal wart congenears and throws its clustered wealth of wax-like bloom and berries to the sunlight at an in credible height. The prolifio, rich- fruihng "saliaT and salmon berry are found galore. i Brig.-Gen. Siglin has announced that he will appoint the following of ficers on his staff: Assistant adjutant-general, with rank of captain, Thos. G. Owen, of Marshfield; quartermaster-general, with rank of cap tain, L. H. Montanye. of Albany; aides-de-camp, with rank of first lieu tenant, Isaac A. Manning, of alem, and Palmer Wheat, of Portland. Greatly Excised. Not a few of the citizens of Astoria have recently become greatly excited over the astounding facts, .that several or tnetr "irienus wno naa been pro nounced by their physicians as incur able and beypnd all hope suffering with that dreaded monster Consump- Hon nave oeen completely cured Dy Dr. King's New Discoverv for Con sumption, the only .remedy that does positively cure all throat and lung dis eases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Bron chitis. Trial bottles free at W. E. De ment &t3o.'s Drug Store, largo bottles $1 Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shllon's Cure B the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment Co. VIED. Drowned on Peacock spit on Friday, May 13th, Chris. Sanders, age 24, a native of Germany. Deceased was a true friend and com rade arid a member of the C. R.F.P. Union. Portland papors please eopy. NEW TO-DAY. For Sale. TWO NEV7 FISHING BOATS. JUST cempleted: guaranteed quality. Ap ply at boat shop of r ,.TOS. LEATHERS. EXCURSION. 0. R. & N. CO.. Jt? 2EOZtllX2.3. AKDBETUBX. F. E. SHUTE, e & urwrrrv Ticket Agent, E. A HOYES, Agent, Northwest Fire and Marine TNSUBANCE C0MPANY. A non Board Company with $300,000 Paid Up Capital In this State, Reliable Fire Insurance at Low Hates. K. It. BOSXR. Astoria Agent, Office at I. X.L. Packing Co. MtJREAY & CO., GROCERS And Dealers la Cannery Supplies ! Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And JJuppfti furnished at Satis factory Terms. rarcb&sw delivered In any part of the dty. Office and "Warehouse In Hume's New Building on Water Street P. O. Box 153. Telephone No. 37. A8TOBIA, OREGON. Xr. Bona Wstsei. Xr. Lillian Warren. DRESSMAKING PAKLORS. Corner Zoa and Jefferson, up stairs, are now ready for orders from the ladles of Astoria and vicinity. We do 6uly first daas work by a late system adopted In fashion able circles everywhere. All work guaranteed. Comparison challenged. Term? reasonable. Hay. Ec schooner Bcvlah. now due, a lot Cali fornia Hay. Parties wanting should send In orders at onee.us there wllinot be enough to,go around, Price about 818.00. North Western Lumber Co. M P. CALLENDER, Agt, Knappton.-May a, 1887. Boat Building. MANY YEAB3 EXPERIENCE IN building boats on the Columbia river and hundreds oft flue boats of my build make my guaranteet for good work. Head quarters at the old Astoria Iroa Work! building. Will build boats at any bolnt on the Columbia river where my services raay be required. WM. HOWE. $67,000,000 Capital Liverpool & Condon & Globe, Nortk British and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh. Hartford -of Connecticut, Commercial of California Agricultural, of Watertowa, Now York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool, Ens.. Fire Insurance Compaates, Beprteent in a capital of WL000.00O. , B. VA&DTJ8EX Agebt. Are You insured? J. O. Bozorth Writes Insurance Policies In Reliable Fire Insurance companies that give Absolute Protection in case of Fire. LOEB & CO. finds, Liprc an! ftp. A Largo Stock of FIRST CLASS COO0S. . " THE TRADE Supplied at'Lowest Market Rates. All orders filled promptly and Accurately. Agents for First Class Foreign .and Domestic Brands. Main street Opposite Parker House, A8TOBIA, - - - - OREGON. Notice to. Stockholders. A STOMA BOILDJNGANDXOAN A8SO Z3L elation. There will be a special meet ing of the Stockholders of this association at theCountyCmrtHouseon Wednesday even Insr, June 8th, 18S7.:&?8 v. M..'Ior the pur pose of amending the By 'Laws and electing an auditing cemmittee: - By order of Board -of Directors. A, S. REED, i Sec'y. Astoria, Or., May 7th. '87. LOUIS 3SAETIN, Ship Carpenter. Boat JlwUSprlU ud Seotaa to be bad at all tlmesrPritt 81.50 a it. Xutc $2.50, Boesu $1.25. gpriti $1.00, First class work guaranteed. Opposite Aradt&Ferch en's machine shop, foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Books, Stationery, WE DO WANT THE Modest Prices are Satisfactory, Small profits are Sufficient. Moderate Patronage is Acceptable. We reach our approval through Low Prices Wo hae now an immense stock of Watches, Clocks, jewelry and Silverware Our stock is Fresh. New and St jlHh. LOOK US OVER. If we do not vive jou money we will make some one else sell you Low. CiLBX &'DZ'B., Manager Musical Instruments. Cutlery, tm WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Miii Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o Tlie Largest and finest assortment of 2Fa?esh. Fruits and "STegeta.'bles. Received fresh CITY Our Stock 13 Larger than and direct from Eastern Factories. FINE STATIONERY, SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, EISBING TACKLE, ETC. jSLOMKBTOFS for Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. The Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. The'Lqngand.5hort of'it . Is. I Tell JEFF Of the U. S. Restaurant gives the hest Meal for the money to he had on the Coast. His Regular Dinner with Ten, Coffee, Wine,Beer or Milk for 25cts. Cannot he Beat. Meals Cooked to Order on Short Notice Oysters In Any Style and Always Fresh. laj&t Class Saloon .aa.ca. LODCING HOUSE In Connection With The Restaurant. H. EKSTR0M. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stock o Watches and Clocks. Chains. Xockels, etc. Also senulne 8eth Thomas Boat Clocks, proved to be the best Ail which will be sold at very low prices. Watch and Clock renalrins a iry, ana aono at reasonaoie prices. lop next to Aug. Danlelson's Sn ample jvm, uu me xoaaway, Notions, Bird Cages, Baby Carriages. Picture Frames, every .Steampr. ever before. (voods Tou Tlxctt NOT EARTH. All New DRESSMAKING. Mrs. Bryco -would respectfully inform the ladies of Astoria and surrounding country, that she has recently recehed a large addition to her stock of dress button and trimmings, which she will sell at reasonable price. , Dressmaking in all its branches done promptly, and In first .-class style ; and satisfaction guaranteed. Cutting and fitting a specialty. Next door to abtoiiiax office on Cass St, Astoria, April 25th, 18S7, FMPIRr xTfiRP I IE IHIi Rw 1 I1I1I WIS llliHsa w? lUP 1 I Li i WE CARRY A Full Line of Dry Ready Kfade Clothing, Gents5 Furnishing G-oods Hats We have ju-t reeeiml ti large lot cf GENTS' PINE SHOES ' Dlxeet from Mauufautureis. Children's Youths' and Blisses Shoes In all styles and grades, And the finest assortment ot J. &1XES' SliOES to be found In Astoria. .W. T- P&KKEBi, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine EngliBh Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents. Ladles Flexible Sole Shoes In French, Kanaroo and Dongola Kid IJovs and Youths Shoes of all Kiuds, Misses and Childrens and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE IEA1, IX BOOTS A!XI SHOES OIMLY. .P. J. GOODMAN. XXi S XJLXiiZj!5j&, Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Bricl, Cement, Sanl ana" Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drayinc, Teaming anil Vxpres? linslaeM. &siSsssssggggcgisasig:i TER apply to the Captain, or to - Strike It Ri -BUY YOUlt Groceries! Provisions -OF- Foard & Stokes Their largely Increasing trade enables i Hem to self at the very lowest margin ot profit while giving you goods that are of first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price! Paid for Junk. -TirE- DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAT IIaKSEJT, Prop'r. ' A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine At ExtremelyXow Trices. All Goods Bought at Thii Establishment "Warranted Genuine. Wntcli nnd Clock Repairing; A SPECTALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqiu Streets. J. H. D. GKAT Wholesale and recall dealer iu. GROCERIES FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LitiE SAND AND CEMENf. General Storage and Wharfage on re.ison aolo terms. Foot of Kenton street, Astoria, Oregon. AT Diaiis Jewelry GRIFFIN & and Fancy Goods, Gaps STEAMER i CLARA PARKBH Eben P. Parker,Haster. U ForTOWINO, FKEIGHT orCHAK- 11. B. PAJ1XJBK. ""' - JP !. IEAT aisains -IN y Buggies AUD Musical Instruments AT THE , New York Novelty Store American News Depot ON SALE The latest Magazines and HlU3trat4 papers ot the day. Swedish, anm and German paper?, Books and Dictionaries. Lovell and Seaside Libraries. School Books, Stationery, etc A BALltANNO, Chenamns St. near Main. Salmon Vessels. Astoria to Liverpool Direct. We "shall place on tne Iterth as tae first ot our Direct line of sailing vesils to Liverpool, The fine Iron Bark WARWICK OASTLfi, Classed Aa1, 1158 Tons Eeglstef To be followed by strictly first class vessels during the Salmon Shipping season. For rates of Freight and "Insurance apply to TklEYEK, WILSON & CO. Portland or San Francisco, or to WILSON, MEYER & CO. 15 Brunswick St., Liverpool. HEED'S. i t i