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w SUh gtftomn. ASTORIA. OREGON: SUM)AY SEITEMBER 30. 1S88. Seven years ago, to-day Sept. 30th, 1&S1 the writer took editorial charge of this paper, and over since has continu ously occupied that position. Seven years in the life of a man or a newspaper is a considerable time. The past seven years have been busy and eventful ones to the writer, an ordinary lifetime of work and experience having been crowded into them, and though rarely retrospect ive, preferring to look forward rather than backward, yet, at the close of seven years of incessant labor, memories of those years come crowding on. In those memories there is much of pleasure and little of regret, personality being totally excluded, for a newspaper man always pnts his individuality away from him and thinks only what will make or mar the success of the paper, his life work, tho journal to whoso col nmns ho gives his life's blood, and which is the sole beneficiary of his best efforts. "Tis not in mortals to command success. But we'll do more, (Sempronius), we'll ueservo it." So says tho Greek sago, and so say all who form a high ideal and look toward that shining height even though to scale it be denied them. Financial success is casual and secondary, but there is a suc cess that the writer believes ho has se oured even though financial success be lacking, and that is the ability to be able to say without fear of truthful contradic tion that during those seven years no wanton or unjust wrong was done to any one in these columns. The consciousness of responsibility and the maintenance of self respect require constant care that nothing may appear in a newspaper that would tend to impugn the ono or impair tho other. With apparent egotism but pardonablo pride tho writer is glad to be nblo to say that during the seven years that it has been his pleasures and his privilege to bo the editor of this paper ho has nover been called upon to retract a statement of any kind, or to recede from any posi tion ho has taken. Those who aro engaged in daily news paper work can best appreciate the full significance of this terse and truthful statement ' In this regard a newspaper and a man are aliko. Each has a character to make, to hold, or to lose, and usually its char acter justifies its reputation. In being ablo to say the above The Abtoeian owes it to the city for whom it works to say that it is the publio, tho readers and advertisers that make it able to say this. A newspaper is the exponent and mirror of the community in which it is published, from whom it derivos its Bupport, and without tho generous aid and cordial co-operation of the citizens of Astoria tho publication of such a news paper as tho The Astoeian would not bo possible. For this as well as for othor reasons, on this seventh anniversary of onr editorial relations with our readers we thank them ono and all for their kindly aid, and hopo that tho samo cor dial relations may continue. The career of a newspaper man is proverbially short an hour of wranglo and strife, and then oblivion and his best thoughts and utterances aro only for the day, printed, glanced over and cast aside; yet there is more patient labor, honest effort and sincere desire to do good among tho ephemeral writings of the newspaper men than among almost any other class of workers. Tho tran sitory nature of the editorial life is also noticeable. Of the 1RG papers in Oregon and Washington, the writer can only recall the names of two that occupied the positions they do now, and at tho time he took ohargo of Tnc Astoman one is H. W.Scott, of the Orcyonlan, the other is 1. B. Johnson, of the Walla Walla Union. Of the others, some have entered the portals of "that low green lent whose curtain never outward swings," others are in less wearing busi ness, more, havo formed new newspaper relations, and still conlinuo to write, as these stray lines aro written, long after the most of the surrounding world is asleep. Looking through the dusty files wo come on the following, written seven years ago, to-day, an editorial that under the circumstances ma)' not be wholly uninteresting. ASTOIUA, OREGON: FRIDAY SEPT.30,1831. J. F. IUIXOIUN ..Editor. SALUTATOUr. In assuming charge of The Astoeian we desire first to express our thanks for the congratulations and expressions of good will with which we have been favored, and hopo that none of onr friends will over have reason to utter contrary expressions. It is our intention to edit a newspaper, a reflex of the great and busy world in which we live, and to that end shall endeavor to gain and hold the good wishes and esteem of the com munity. The Astoeian shall be inde pendent in what we deem the true sense of the word. It shall have an opinion on all points within the jurisdiction of a newspaper, shall hold to what it believes to be right, and shall answer all objec tions by stating the truth as it appears to us. It shall, as far as possible, avoid all persona ities, shall try to be just, and shall bo always willing to concede to others the consistency that it claims for itself. We do not expect to agree with everyone, but what is said shall be so said that it not only can be understood but that it cannot be misunderstood, and in such a way that those who differ from us can at least respect the opinions uttered. The paper shall work for the good and material benefit of the city, county, state and nation, shall foster and encourage every enterprise looking to the advancement of the general inter ests of the community with whom we live and to whom we look for support, and shall advocate the legitimate devel opment and prosecution of Astoria's re sources and the rights that her position demands. It is our intention to edit a paper that shall be clean in sentiment, utterance and effect; that shall be a wel come visitor to every family, to every reading man and woman that cares to have the news of the day in a readable shape, and shall endeavor to be accurato and reliable in all statements made. fe shall be chary of promises, but 6hall try io uo nil mat Bnaii do promised, bearing in mind that while it is not always pos sible to secure success, it is always noble to deserve it. Whatever ia nnnied fmm other papers shall be duly credited, and our columns snail always be open to anyone who has anything to say on any question of public import or general welfare. The above has been followed as faith fully as circumstances would permit, and after seven years steady work wo feel that the promise and performance" do not exhibit so wide a difference after all. But the past lies behind and the future full of promise, stretches onward. Sel dom, indeed, do we cast a glance oyer our shoulder at the dusty, ofttimes tiresomo, track we have traversed, and looking forward with full confidence to tho future, wo turn from the contempla tion of the past which lies in shadow to tho sunlit present and the duties of to day. The Gov't. Steamer Albatross. Daring tho recent crniso of the fish commission steamer Albatross to northern waters, numerous cod and halibut banks wero discovered and located. Tho fish wero found to be extremely plentiful, and there is little donbt that in tho future tho principal fishing grounds of America will bo in these waters. Tho manner of detect ing and locating the banks is some what as follews: At intervals along tho lino of soundings which aro being taken, the vessel hauls to and a cer tain number of hooks, to a lino aro baited, usually with palmon, and cast overboard. The timo of Ashing is taken, as well as tho number, size, weight, etc., of the flsh caught. The latitude and longitudo of tho place is taken and marked down on the re corder's chart Tho timo of fishing seldom last over 15 or 18 minutes and such aro the numbers of tho flsh that, in that short space of time great piles of them aro hanled up and placed on deck. At some points it seemed as if schools wero a half a milo in thick ness. Tho schools were found when fishing for cod. So ravenous are tho fish that they generally come, tin two to a lino as fast as the crew can take them oil. During the voyage north tho busi ness of the Albatrosi principally was taken soundings and locating banks. Searching tho bottom of the ocean for ennous submarine shells and animals was indulged in to a great extent while on tho voyage round tho Horn. The specimens wero all shipped cast when tho vessel was at San Francisco anil she now contains only what havo been taken since. The crew of tho vessel signed for one year when tho voyage began, and receive 821 per month, or tho same that is paid in tho navy. They con sider that they havo a picnic and will doubtless stay by the vessel as long as sho is out Seal tie Times. The Harked Increase in Insanity, Dr. Harry Lane, superintendent of the asylum for the insane, was in tho city recently. Ho reports CO'J pa tients in tho asylum, and moro "com ing down on tho rise." He could not imagino for some timo how it was that so many foreigners kept coming in, but has at last discovered that many of the persons wereiusane, orvery near it, before they came to this country. In short, ho has come to tho conclusion that foreign coun tries are really 'shipping their pau pers and criminals and citizens of unsond mind to this country. Mr. D. P. Thompson, who was standing by, said ho could testify to this being n fact. Ho knew it was douo in Italy in Great Britain aud in other European countries. "Why," said he, "last winter in Rome I fell in with a wealthy En glishman, and we traveled together for some time and talked nbout many subjects. Ho told mo that ho had an estato of soveral thousand acres in Ireland, and there was an almshouse on it. He could got no rent from his tennants and ho had finally modo them an offer to ship the wholo of them, almshouse occupants and nil, to Amorica, paying all their expenses and giving every one of them a sover eign when landed in America. But this lot would not accept tho offer." Mr. Thompson and Dr. Lane differ in politics, but they agreed on this point that something must be done to prevent paupers and criminals and insane persons being poured into this country- Dr. Lane says they have one asylum full in California and are about building another, and if things keep on at the present rate Oregon will soon need more accommodations. Portland Telegram, 23. m TIic Verdict Unanimous. W. D. Suit, Druggist. Bippus. Ind., testifies: "I can recommend Electric Bitters as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief in every case. One man took six bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years' standing." Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohie.aflirms: "The best selling medi cine I have ever handled in my 20 years' experience, is Electric Bitters." Thou sands of others have added their testi mony, so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure diseases of the Liver, Kidnevs or Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle at W.E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. Heals Cooked to Order. Private rooms for ladies and families: at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. Children CryforPitclier'sCastorig ROSS'OPERAHODSE Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2nd and 3rd. Second Appearance of HUDSON & ECKERT'S Juvenile Opera Co, Under tlio Tersonal Direction of T. WILMOTT ECKKKT. TUESDAY, Oct 2nd: CHIMES OF NORMANDY. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3rd: H. M. S. PINAFORE, Produced with Elaborate Perfection, Correct Costumes Special Scenery and Appropriate Accessories Rex Sheet own for the sale of Reserved Seats. Saturday, Sept. 29th, 10 a.m., at the New York Novelty Store. JOB PRINTING. Neat, Quick And Cheap at The ASTOEIAN JOB OFFICE Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS IIEKEBY GIVEN THAT THE Annual meeting of the stockholders of the Occident racking Co. will be held at tlieirolllce on Thursday, Oct. 4, 18S3, at 9 A. 11 , for the purpose of electing a board of uireciors lor me ensuing year, ana transact' ing any other business that may come be fore the meeting. By order of the President. ERIK MANIILA. Secretary. Valuable Property For Sale. HALF MILE FRONTAGE On the Columbia River, west of Astoria, In front of Sees. 23 and 24, T. 8 N., K. 10 W. : suitable for mill sites, wharfage, etc. 'Will uc soiu in its entirety, or in lots to suit. Write or apply to HIRAM GltAV. dw Sklpanon, Or. Seaside Bakery. BcstMilk Bread aud CAKES OP ALL KINDS, Manufacturers of Fine Candles. AND Ornamental Confectionery And Ice Creams. Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Candles. JOHNSON, IIROM. CANDY Manufactured and For Sale at Wholesale Trices, at The Oregon Bakery A. A. CLEVELAND, Prop'r. Good Bread, Cate and Pastry Nono but the Best Materials Used. Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers Bread delivered In any part of the city, Wilson & Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR SALEM PATENT ROLLER MILLS Portland Boiler Mills, FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. I Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or General MacMnisis anil Boiler Maiers. Land and Marino Engines BOIEER WORK, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SPECIALTY, Castings of all Descriptions Made to Order at Short Notice. J onN Fox.. -...President, and Supt. A. L. Fox, Vice President J. G. Huhti.kr, ........Sec. and Treas. Notice. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OF Hce of the County Clerk until Friday, Oct. 12th. 1883, for all printing, notices, blanks, etc., etc., that may be needed by Clatsop county from said date until July 1st, 1889 The court reserving the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the County Court. Attest : C. J, TKENCHARD, Clerk, Astoria ron Works Bare Chance. Selling Off at Cost and Less. As we aro golns to close up business In Astoria, now Is the time for you to buy Roods cheap, especially Crockery and Glass Ware, which we are selling less than you will ever be able to get them again. Call Early and Secure Your Pick of the Bargains. D. L. BECK & SONS. 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, Orr.gou. Allen & Erosel. Handsome Wall Paper, ARTISTIC DECORATION. Painting, Papering. Graining, Etc., Done In Satisfactory Style and at Satisfactory Prices. Corner Jefferson and Cass Sts., Astoria, Or. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO T. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA OltKQON fllTV BOOK STOBE.- THE LEADING STATIONERS AND GRIFFI2T ESTABLISHED 1842. sprHef fiftfl&SP kTwSBBSSSKm 1 1 -i - jiii t K."Mm 't.NivnHrHrrm;KaB LINEN GILL NETTING .SPECIALTY. The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of IN THE UNITED STATES. Salmon Parse Seines. Salmon ZSTEish Netting of all kinds supplied at tho shortest possible notice, and at the lowest rales. All inado from our Shephard Gold Guaranteed to be tho strongest and most PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES. This TWINE is mMiufactured only by ourselves, directly from the raw material, and costs no more in NETTINGS than the cneaper tirades. Send for samples; also for our illustrated x'liuaueipiua tuiu lonaou. American Net and Twine Company. IJOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. HL B. FIRE BRICK OKALxniN FIRE CLAY Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, Met, Cement, Sana anfl Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajlng, Teaming and Express Butlneti. rEIt apply to the Captain, or to Seines, Pounds, Traps, AND FISH NETTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, MADE TO ORDER OF BEST QUALITY. Woodbeity Seine Twines AT LOWEST PRICES OF NET.TING COMBINATION. Barbour's Salmon Net Threads. HENRY DOYLE & CO..' 517 3(il 519 Market St.. Sole Agents for Great BABY BUGGIES, VELOCIPEDES, WAGONS, TOYS, STATIONERY, PERFUMERY, PICTURES, CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, FIELD AND OPERA GLASSES, CUTLERY, BIRD CAGES, BASKETS, BASE BALL GOODS, DRAWING INSTRUMENTS, ARTIST MATERIAL, THE NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE, Mala St., Opposite Parker House. 4?Watchmaker Jeweler. yP Tax Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVENTHATTHE Tax Roll'of the city if Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, Is now In my hands for col lection and will remain with me for thirty days, alter which time the taxes remaining unpam win ue aeemea delinquent, ana as sucu win ue retunieo. to me Auditor. J. G. HUSTLER. City Treasurer and Tax Collector. BOOK SELLERS. & HEED. CAPITAL $.150,000. Anas elm Iii2 in dp T City raSf A'is. m NETTINGS Pouni Rets. Salmon Bill Nets. Medal Twines. desirable twinp now made especially for the catalogue. Highest awards atlloston, STEAMER ; CLARA PARKER Eben P, Parker,Master. For TOWINQ, FREIGHT or CHAH- II. B. FABKEB. the Paoifio Coast. Slaughter Our Entire Stock ! Is Offered at a Sacrifice Until Further Notice. We are going to New York TO PURCHASE THE Biggest Stock of Goods Ever brought to this market. m TB a WHOLESALE AND Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o Tho Largest and finest assortment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 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