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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (June 11, 1887)
ft Ww gaxtH gMtwfett. ASTORIA. OREGON: SATURDAY '. JGNE "-18S7 A BELT OF STEEL. The time may now bo counted by weeks to the completion of the railroad building northward and southward on the Oregon and Cal ifornia boundary line. Mountains have been tunneled, cliffs flung aside, lofty peaks climbed, loops tied in steel rails, and the banding together of an all rail route from the Columbia river to the city of Mexico will soon be an accomplished fact. The building of this road, the driving of the last spike near the southern Oregon lino marks an era. The first thought is the abolish ment of the old stage coach. Prac tically, it has disappeared. From California it went long ago. In Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona it is only heard of; in some outlying Nevada districts a feeble degeneracy of the stage coach is still visible; in Montana it is but a reminiscence. The prancing six horses, the big sway ing body of the coaoh, the front boot filled with mail and express, the hind boot with "fast freight;" the top and interior with passen gers, the important driver, the steady "hundred miles a day,5' end forever in the United States with the completion of the road now beiDg pushed northward by 5,000 men. The second thought is that this road comoletes a railroad belt thrown around our great country. a steel circle all round the out skirts of the nation. Beginning "away down east," at the farthest extremity of far-off Maine, one can ride along the Atlantic coast down to the Florida Keys, along the south Atlantic and Gulf coast, along the Mexican border to San Diego, the Pacific coast, 100 miles from the ocean, to the northwest end of Uncle Sam's dominions, back east, just under the Canada line to the lakes, around their southern shores, and south of the Canadian boundary lino to the starting point a belt of steel sur rounding the nation. This last idea will form a stir ring theme for elaboration in ten thousand Fourth of July orations this year, and is worthy of the most elaborate amplification. The military importance of the thing can be seen at a glance Should the tempest of war over shadow our land, a triple wall of steel, defensivo and offensive, a wall that can transport a million men, will be found in any frontier work attacked. A blast upon the nation's buglo horn could summon myriads of defenders to any point on the boundary ,-land or sea coast. Its political importance is no less noticeable. Ill will always results from ignorance. We are ready to believe anything about a section we know nothing about. With means of communication to all parts of the Union, our nation al solidity, our governmental co hesion, is strengthened. Railroads keep the country together as much as patriotism does. Were the railroads ot the country destroyed the United States would disinte grate into three confederacies in side of ten years. Its commercial importance is great. The interchange of pro ducts between the different sec tions of the Union, rendered more and more possible by the network of railways crossing in every con ceivable direction, forms one of the most important factors in our national prosperity. In connection with the commer cial importance of this belt of steel comes the reflection forced upon any one who looks at the map, how singularly ignored As toria is! This belt of steel, gird ling the ocean strands of our country sends out clasps and bends its sinuous line everywhere to meet the sea, except at Asto ria. All the harbors of the At lantic are gone to, the few com mercial ports of the gulf coast are gripped by the parallel bands, the Pacific ports of San Dieero. San Franoisco and the Sound, are visited and at the mouth of the lordly Columbia, the gateway and natural outlet and inlet for the exports and imports of an empire, the requisite and fitting segment of this circle of steel is conspicuous by its absence. Secretary of the treasury Fairchild, in a talk on financial matters, is quoted as saying that all redeemable securities of the government are now called. He ce'ntinued: "After the first of July the last of the loan of 1882, at three per cent., redeemable at the option of the government, will have been taken up. The amount outstanding on the last day of May was a tnfle less than $20, 000,000." "What relief can you have then from an excessive accu mulation of surplus?" "I have authority to anticipate the interest, or to go into the open market and may buy for one year, on 250, 000,000 of 1891s at 4- per cent. The afis:reeatev would be about 840,000,000, which would give that amount of relief until con gress should meet." Mr. Fair- ohild said the revision of the tariff and the reduction of the revenue could not be delayed much longer. "The surplus revenue for the next fiscal year," said he, "will not be less than 100,000,000. After the first of July, as I have said, there will bo no way of get ting rid of this accumulation. An ticipation of the interest would still have a surplus of $60,000,000, and to go into the market and buy bonds may have objections. There fore something must be done, wisely, too, and with reference to some defined policy for the bene fit of the whole people. The de crease of the public debt for eleven months of the fiscal year was $93, 000,00. Debt less cash in the treasury, June 1st, was down to $1,300,000,000, the interest bear ing portion of which is $1,100,000, 000. The reduction of the debt by the redemption of outstanding securities has come to the end of its tether. Now we must seek other means of relieving the treas ury of its overburdening re sources." '(JALBA THE GLADIATOR." At RosV Opera House Evening. Next Monday As Galba, Mr. Warde has a master piecea role in which ho eclipses many of his former efforts and arises equal to his great part as Virginias. He is a slave with the instincts and aspirations of a man. These are aroused to fever heat beoause of the terrible fate ot his wife and the loss, as he supposes, of his daughter. His conception of the part shows in telligence of. a very lugh order and results in the presentation of a great character. The scene in the amphitheater, where he recognizes his lost daughter. just as he is. about to strike her head from her shoulders, is one of the most thrilling we can recall. It Bet the audience wild, and was so admir ably done that five recalls were de manded before the audience had exhausted their appreciation. The prison scene was one of great power and pathos and moved the an dience greatly. Mr. Warde received a most tumult uous welcomes pronounced that sev eral minutes passed before he could proceed. .Each fall of the curtain was followed by applause and recalls were demanded. Mr. Warde's pop- nlarity in our city is suoh as the great actor might feel proud of, as no doubt he is. The support is of the first class. Miss Blair is not only a very beau tiful woman, but an aotress of excep tional power and ability. Her voice ts admirably adapted to the stage. It is rich, clear and musical. Her feasibilities are certainly very great, n the role of Neodamia she was well cast and gave a superb rendition of the part News, 1. Reserved seats at the New York Novelty Store. m Renews Her Yutli. Sirs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson, Clay Co., Iowa, tells the following story, the truth of which Is vouched for by the residents of the tewn: "I am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years: could not dress myself without help. Now 1 am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all ray own housework. 1 owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my yputh, and'xemoved completely all dis ease and pain." Try.a bottle, only 50c at W E. De ment: SCos Drug Store. Have You Tried That delicious drink, Sarharell, at Frank Fabre's ? If not don't fail to cal 1 and sample it. "You will like it. French Lemonade by the glass, cool and whole some. Eastern oysters freah every steamer at Jeffs restaurant. born. At Jewell, June 7th, to the wife of I. N. Foster, twin daughters. NEW TO-DAY. A Grand Excursion? YES. WHERE? To Vancouver and Return. When? Thursday, June 16, 1837. The Second and big dy of the Firemen' Tournament, On What Boat 1 The Elegant and Fast steamer Multnomah. "Will there be music? Yea. by the East Port land band. Refreshments will also be served on the boat, and every care taken to make the trip one of pleasure, hence while the boat can carry 600, the number will be limited to 400, so that all who are desirous of golne had better purchase their tickets at once. Tickets are for sale at all the Book Stores, Beck & Son's grocery store. Carna han's. Elmore, Sanborn & Co.'s, J. A. Mont gomery's and Van Duzen's store, In Upper Astoria. Fare for round trio only 81.00. Children. 75 eeati. The boat will leave Hustler's dock at foot of Main street, Thursday at C a. h, and Booth's cannery at 6:15 a. m., arrive at Vancouver at 12 :30, and return In the even ing. HURRAH FOR PORTLAND THE O. R. & N. Co. Knocks Them -All Out! CHEAPEST EXCURSION RATES EVER OFFERED TO Portland and Return. JUNE 15, 16 and 17, $1.00 Cheaper to Travel than Stay at Home 1 Tickets good to Return until Monday, June 20th, Inclusive. The same rate will be made from Portland to Astoria and Return. For Tickets apply to O, R. & X. Co.'s Office, Astoria. Parties desiring lo Yisit the Firemen's Tournament can procure Tickets from Portland to Vancouver and Return For 00 Cents. JNO. J. BYRNE. Qen'l Pass, AgU E. A. NOYE3, F. E. SHUTE, Agent. Ticket Agt. Real Estate Auction Sale. City, Suburban and Sea Side Lots. Positive and Peremptory without Reserve. Tuesday, June 14th, 1887. At the OCCIDENT HOTEL Corner In the city of Astoria, at 11 o'clock A, M. I am Instructed by M. Wagner. Esq., and will sell by Auction the following Real Estate : Lots 5 and 8. Block 51, McClure's Astoria, Lots 3 and 4. Block 42, Alderbrook, South halt of Block 60, Alderbrook. Lots 1, 2, 23 and 2. Block 1, at the Sea Side. These are four ot the choicest Lots, and near the large Hotel on Clatsop beach. Also Lots 7 and 8 in Block F. Ilwaco, W. T, Remember the time and place. Sale positive. Terms cash. Titles perfect. B. 8. WOBSLKY, Auctioneer. Notice to Contractors. THE UNDERSIGNED "WILL RECEIVE bids for furnishing material and the construction of a Brick Water Tank and Retort House for Gas Works at Astoria. Oregon, until 0 o'clock p. m., of June 25th, 1887, In accordance with plans, specifica tions and details to be seen and examined at the office of the undersigned at Astoria, Oregon, and in the hands of J. E. Mayo, East Portland, Oregon. The right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved, ASTOEIA GAS LIGHT CO. CS. Wright, (Occident Hotel) President. Orcgonian please copy. E ONE NIGHT ONLY. Monday, June 13t&. Special Engagement of the Distinguished. Tragedian, Mr. FREDERICK WARDE. Supported by bis efficient eastern com pany, numbering 19 well known Dramatic artists, including Miss Eugenie Blair, Mr. Chas, D.Herman, Miss Margaret Pierce, Mr. L. F. Band. Miss Loyola O'Connor Mr.Thos. E. Qarreck. When will be produced the grand Tragedy In fire acts. GALBA, THE GLADIATOR. Special attention is called to the Historic ally correct Costumes, Magnificent Armor ana Special Roman Scenery. Scale of Prices. Beierrcd Seat! 81.00. Farallj Circle 7ScU. Gallery 0 eta. The box sheet for tho sale of reserved seats open Thursday the 9th inst. at 9 o'clock a.m.. at the usual place, the New York Novelty Store. HUD N & O'NEIL .Managers. ROBERT BROWEK Stage Director, Should Like The Judgement of the Fishermen. The large Purse Salmon Seines, forbid quick handling, byreason of great weight, Good Pursing, is Quick Pursing. Our Mr. Stowe has made since 1850, over l .500 Purse Seines.'arid their improved capa city has kept pace with their crowing light ness. We purpose to supply the Salmon Fisheries with Parse Melnes, say of 1.000 lbs. St owe Twine against 1.G00 lbs. medium patent and both One Size and Strength, and Serv ee. We save in ropes and cork?, and loss labor to handle, more than the excess of cost of the Stowe over the medium patent, and gain largely in Catch, giving as we tntst a large nett gain. 8amples for examination and test will be sent on application to the undersigned. GLOUCESTER NET & TWINE CO., GLOUCESTER. Boston Office, 96 Commercial Street, Sawed ad Stowed Skiagles, Paris, nt J. H. D. Qray'e. Ross Ojera The Crystal Palace OFFERS GREAT BARGAINS IN Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets. A FULL STOCK OF Books and Stationary at the Crystal Palace. tm V WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o Tho Largest and finest assortment of Freak Fruits and "STegetablea. Received fresh every Steamer. CITY BOOK Our Stock is Larger than ever before. All New Goods and direct from Eastern Factories. FINE STATIONERY, SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, PISHING TACKLE, ETC. .LG-:E2:B3',XI for Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. The Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. The Long. and Short of it. is, X Tell JEFF Of the TJ. S. Restaurant gives the best Meal for the money tobehadontheCoast. 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 Stylo and Always Fresh. !Fl2Jst Ola,0j9 Saloon AracaL LODGINC HOUSEi In Connection With The Restaurant. H. EESTROM. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stoek of Watches and Clocks. Chains, Lockets, etc. Also genuine Seth Thomas Boat Clocks, proved to be the best. Ail which will be sold at very low prices, "Watch and Clock repairing a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Stop next to Aug. Danlelson'a Sample Booa, on the roadway, Immense Stock of Fine Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, and SIlYcrwaro. Watch and Jewelry Repairing A Specially. CARL ADLER, Manager. H LL Tou Tlifit Are You Insured? J. O. Bozorth Writes Insurance Policies In Reliable Fire Insurance companies that give Absolute Protection ra case of Fire. EMPIRE STORE WE CARRY A Full Line of Dry and Fancy Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods Hats Gaps We have just received a large lot jit GENTS' FINE SHOES Direct from Manufacturers. Children's Youths' and Misses' Shoes In all styles and grades, And the finest assdrtment of tABIES SHOES to be found in Astori3. W. T- PASSES., Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents. Ladles Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Dongola Kid Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Childress and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE 1EAT, IN BOOTS AK SHOES ONLY. DKALEK IN Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lie, Brick, Cement, Sand anil Plaster Wood Delirered to Order. Draylnp, Teaming and Express Basinets. TEIt apply to the Captain, or to Strike It Rich! BUYYOOR- Groceries! Provisions -OF- Foard & Stoke Their largely increasing trade enables them to sell at the very lowest margin of profit while giving you goods inai are or nrst ciass quaiuy. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price Paid for Junk. -THE- DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAY HANSEN, Frop'r. A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine Diamonis i Jewelry At Extremely Low Prices. All Goods Bought at This Establishment "Warranted Genuine. Watch and Clock Rcpalrlug A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets. J. EL 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 & REED'S. ui as & i & m o CO H o - bM CO t.f m P. J. GOODMAN. STEAItlEll CUBA PARKER Eb en P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR. II. B. PAKHEH. IN uggies AND Musical Instruments AT THE New York Novelty Store Furniture and Upholstering, Mattresses Made and Repaired, Paper Hanging, Carpets Sftwed and Laid. F nmiture Sold on Commission. Shop, corner Main and Jefferson reels MARTIN OLSEN. Van Dusen & Co, DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Seirlflg Machines, Paints, Oils, G-roceries, 353to. ff .? d-.H2 H t? : g H B W : g.gs. els 'll GREAT . Bargains BabyB ypTP" " u " iMfc.