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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1889)
w t gafttj inatorfm ASTOKIA. OREGON: I'M DAY NOVEMBER 29. 18SG. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. The so-called ''Christian Science" of i lift dav is fast coiner to seed. It is putting forth such preposterous claims that all sober-thinking people must regard it as one of the most transparent of delusions. It claims that there is no disease, infirmity or mortality except in the wrong con ceptions existing in the mind; and when these conceptions can be dis pelled, disease and all infirmity will disappear and men will live forever. Its disciples are beginning to urge the claim that the advent of this science is the second coming of Christ and the ushering in of the millen nium. These statements are made on the authority of a long article on this subject in the Chicago Tribune of Sept 19, 1839. At No. 571 Columbus avenue, New York, so this paper states, is a fine white sandstone building, which is a lawfully chartered metaphysical college devoted to the promulgation of this science. This college is in charge of Dr. Frank E. Mason, who in the course of an inter view with a reporter of the New York Sun, is represented as stating the na ture and work of Christian Science in the following langnage: 'The physical, personal Jesus has dis appeared, and mankind dwells to-day in the placa ho promised to prepare for us. lie has come again to receive us unto himself in his Father's kingdom a con dition of mind, not of locality." "Then you believe that Cfiristian Sci enco is tli8 second coming of Christ?" we asked. "The Uiblo declares that the second coming of Christ shall bo without sin unto salvation," replied Mr. Mason. "Christian Science teaches that sin has no existence in reality. Neither, indeed, do sickness and death. They are but misconceptions arising from a perverted wnse. if these malignant evils are real ties, God must support them making Him anything but 'a. very present help in time of "trouble.' Therefore sin destroyed to the human consciousness would in deed be the second coming of Christ. Bat bear in mind this second coming of Christ is not physical, but mental." The report embraced also an ac count of an interview with Dr. J. F. Eastman, of which the reporter said: "Dr. J. F. Eastman agreed with all Dr. Mason had said about Christian Science healing. According to his belief, the world is entering the millennium, and depends only upon the spread of the Christian Science for a complete over throw of sin and worldliness. On tho subject of the indefinite con tinuance of our present life, the fol lowing is given. The reporter asked: "Then, under proper conditions, you think true Christian Scientists can live forever?" "Do you mean m a physical, or in a spiritual sense?" "I moan tho physical." "I supposed you meant that," said Dr. .Eastman with a smile, "and my answer is ye3." "Do you believe that you can sustain vonr own life indefinitely?" ' do." "Then why cannot you sustain others with tho same perpetual life?" "I can, under tho right conditions." There are said to bo some 20,000 ad herents of this system already in the United States, and between two and three thousand students in the various schools studying this so-called sci ence. Cabinet officers under the present administration have a very trying time lately. So have the cabinet la dies. In almost every city in the United States yearly rents expire on or about the 1st of May. Not so in Washington. Now is the housekeep er's winter of discontent in the Capi tal City. Every man or woman who does not own a house and many that do are now hunting for places to live during the comingseason..The fact that this is the first year of the administra tion makes the houses scarcer and the work harder. It is no exaggeration to say that house hunting is harder there than it is anywhere else, except it may be Astoria. The town is not big enough for its population, and it is es sentially a city of lodging houses. It is estimated that six out of ten house reuters in Washington, take houses without any reasonable ground for believing that they will bo able to pay the rent They hope to pay it by taking lodg ers during the season of congress. This is the reason that house-hunting is more distressing than it is in cities where the native population does not try to rent the town on speculation and thus handicap the would-be resi dent renter. Even the cabinet officials have had an unusually hard time, and although they have nearly all at last succeeded in getting houses, all of t'lcva are not settled. While house hunting cabiuet officers have a hard time the senators and congressmen have even more obstacles to combat Advertisements like the following crowd the daily papers: Wanted. In a private family, by a senator and wife, three nicely fur nished rooms and bath, with first class board; also room for maid. As a rule the members of congress do not go until just before the session and then there is a grand scramble for room3 and houses. Sixty-seven million people give thanks in this nation yesterday for the pleasure and privilege of living in this favored land. Every section of the union has cause for thanks: none more so than we dwellers on this moist northwestern shore. Wo have peace and plenteous presperity: our wants are commensurate with our needs and we can all have what we like, by liking what we have. Thou sands of little unnoticed blessings drop into our daily live3 and the being does not exist that has not some just cause for thankfulness. In general this community has great reason for great thanks. Whether they will thank themselves or somebody else here or higher, is an individual matter. There is nothing good or bad in this life but thinking makes it so. "Life like a dome of many-colored glass, stains the white radiance of eternity," and we all make life just what it is to us. Gratitude is a neces sary ingredient of happiness, so that to be thankful . is not only a part of the day's intentions, but an important requirement if one wants to thoroughly eu joy the day in its letter and spirit A Sun paragrapher tells this story about E. H. Sothern. 'He was com ing up town in a car a few mornings ago, and, upon entering found the car full, though one man took more than his snare by stretching his feet out along the seat. Sothern held on to the strap and bore this for a while, but when two ladies entered and were obliged to stand, his patience gave out Then leaning over the diffused man he said in a clear, loud voice, but with elaborate courtesy, and with his most honest and innocent Dundreary stammer: 'E-excuse m-me, sir, for a addressing you, b-butrm very anxious to 1-learn w-what nerve tonic you take?' A grin spread over the faces of the passengers, the man got red, opened and shut his mouth two or three times, and then bounced up and left the car, upon which the actor and the two ladies sat down, and Sothern gazed pensively out of the window." Evidence of the agricultural de pression in New England grows aboundingly, and Massachusetts ran ges up alongside of Vermont and New Hampshire. Hero is an advertise ment from the Springfield Republi can of October 22nd: "Don't go west, when you can get a fine one-huudred-and-fif ty acre farm right at home, on good road, near neighbors, for eight hundred and fifty dollars. Excellent land: hay cut by machine; plenty of fmit; no end to the wood. Cottage house in good shape, good bam, sheds, etc. The farm is well located, only one-half mile to school, only five and one-half miles to Orange, as good a market as there is in the state." According to the census of 1880 we had over fifty million people in the United States and 51,760,000,000 in property more than enough to count 1,000 to every individual, or 5,000 to a family. The number of working people in American manufactures in 1880 was 2,730,000, and they averaged 346 each, less than a dollar a day. In the same year we had 8,000,000 of farmers and farm-hands; they received for their labor the average of 289. Taken collectively, the great mass of American producers receive each about eighty-five cents per day. The constitution of the United States of America will be the model which the constitutional assembly of Brazil will adopt, with, perhaps, such modifications as tho length of the presidential term, the relations be tween church and state and other minor details as are required by the different circumstances under which Southern Americans live. It may be that the new powders in vented for European use will lead to a marked change in the style of guns. The German powder is said to ex plode in a manner to render the gun liable to be blown out near the muz zle. Tho new French powder has burst several guns in the same way. There are in the United States 58,. 999 postofiices, an increase over the previous year of 1,623. The number filled by the President is 2,684, an in crease of 196, and filled by the postmaster-general 56,315, an increase of 1,427. The railroad service of the United States for the year cost 19,441,095; the number of routes was 2,113; aggre gate length 150,381 miles, and number of miles traveled 204,192,489. The rate of cost was 9 cents per mile. The projected Firth of Clyde canal to connect the Atlantic ocean with the North Sea, will be begun at once. A firm of Manchester has contracted to complete the canal at a cost of 8,000, 000. Large deposits of excellent hard coal have recently been discovered in Alaska and on some of the coast is lands. The quantity is believed to be practically inexhaustible. . The story has just come to light of the massacre of fifty-three Indians on Kayukuk river, Alaska, in 1853, by Russians, in revenge for the death of an officer. The finest collection of postage stamps in this country is said to be owned by George Gould. His father's collection of stamps is also a notable one. Since Brazil has declared in favor of the "United States" idea, Canada is the only monarchy, or monarchical dependence on the American contin ent i A thief has been captured at St Louis, whose specialty was attending funerals, where he stole property val ued at 6,000. Four hundred guests sat down to a big Thanksgiving dinner in" Berlin yesterday, at which Bismarck made a speech. The flag with 42 stars on it should float over every schoolhonse in the Republic The Brazilian revolution shows that tho Monroe doctrine is still active. The Way She Fixed Him. Young Wife You are not going out to-night, are you? Husband Ye3, my dear, I must go back to the office and post my books. I amTaf raid Til be kept late. Y. W. Not going anywhere except to the office? H. No-o. Y. W. Well then step into Strong, Smell & Co.'s around the corner from your office, on your way down. They'll be open until 8 o'clock. Get a couple of mackerel and bring them home when you come. EL Ye-es. my dear. Good night. Y. W. (to herself as her husband de parts) He won't do much running round with those mackerel in his pocket Literarv Note. The following new books have been received: "Coppering the Ace," by the author of "An Appeal to Pharaoh." "Friendlv Cocktails," bv the author of "Social Solution." "Still Nineteen," by the author of "Twenty Years After." "The Basted Walrus," by the author of "The Broken Seal." Terre Haute Express. Sale of Schooners. Saturday, J. C. Nixon sold the seal ing schooner James Hamilton Leiois, to Leibs & Co., of San Francisco, for 4,000. Capt McLean is here to take her down the coast to-morrow, and is loading her with 100 tons of coal and other freight To-day he sold the schooner Venture to Anderson Bros., of Port Townsend, the price paid be ing 1,500. She will leave to-day-Both schooners will be used in the sealing trade. Seattle Times, 2ti. A SERIOUS BLTJNDEK. - A. lAdy Nearly Prostrated by a Pat ent Medlcl&s. A lady well-known in tho "Western Addition has been a great sufferer for years with In. digestion and dyspepsia. Struck with tho testimonla praising Joy's Vegetable Sarsa parilla, sho sent for a bottle. The druggist, not having it, talked them Into toldnganother earsaparilla. As tho leading sarsaparillasuso mineral blood purifiers, tho effect of the emptying of I odlda of potash into a stomach already distressingly delicate was disastrous, almost prostratlngher beforo the mistake was rectified. Sho then called upon lira. Fowler, of 327 Ellis street, whoso name was among thoio cured by Joy's Vegetable Sarxaparilla. Urs. Fowler said it was truo that it had cured her. Again reassured, the vegetable com. pound was sent for and gotten. The gentle action of its vegetable stimulants upon the liver, kidneys and digestive organs, and its warm stomach, tonics, were the very things needed, and she began improving and was her old self within a fortnight. This sounds like fiction, but tho names can bo given If necessary. 5cn Francitco Examiner. Do You JAUvi a Good Cigar? Call at Charley Olsen's, opposite C. H. Cooper's. He will suit yon. A Hue stoclr of cigars to select from. Coffee and cake, ten -puN. at the Central Restaurant Wcinhard's Beer. Ami Free Lunch at the Telepliimi- Sa loon. r cents. AUVICKTO aiOTKEStN. Mas. Wixsr.ow's Soothtno Svkup should always be used tor children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind cholic, and is the best remedy for diar rhoea.T wenty-five cents a bottle. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest Eerf umery, and toilet articles, etc., can e bought at the lowest prices, at .1. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident hotel, Astoria. Telephone liOdxriMS House. .Best Beds in town. .Rooms per night 50 and 25 cts., per week Si .30. New and clean. Private entrance. 3IAKK1ED. On November 27, 1889. at Grace church, by the Rev. Wm. b. Short rec tor, Mrs. Eleanor T. Sutton, to Mr. David Smith, both of Astoria. Found ! A LOCKET ; OWNER CAN HAVE THE same by proving property and paying for tho "ad. Call at Y, M. U A. PATRQMZE HOME INDUSTRY There Is no occasion for the most fastidi ous of our citizens to .send to Portland or San Francisco for Custom Made Glothes As they can get Better Fits. Better Work manship, and for less Money. By Leaving their Orders with MEANY. New Goods bv Every Steamer. Call and See II Ira and Satlsfj Yourself. P. J. Meany. Merchant Tailor. F.H.SURPRENANT&CO., SUCCESSORS TO County Coroner. l& - Tirst Class Undertaking ESTABLISHMENT. New Styles, Caskets and funeral material Next to astorian oflice. John C. Dement. DRUGGIST. Successor to W. E. Dement & Co. Carries Complete Stocks of Drugs and Druggists' Sundries. rreitcrlptlonfc Carefully Compounded. Agent lor Mexican Salve and Norwegian File Cure Thompson & Boss Carry n Full Line of Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries. Give Us a Call and Be Convinced. On Thursdays Only. MRS. DR. OWENS-ADAIR MAY BE consulted by those desiring medical aid, at lier rooms at Mrs. Rucker's, In the Hume building on Thursdays, from 11 A. m. to 3 P. M. Ready For Business. The Astoria Drum Corps is now ready for business. Apply to "Wm. Lovett or 0. H. Stockton. iBPgg31iBMWK8feiiilJlrTafij' J.H. MANSELL, - REAL ESTATE BROKER, - NOTARY PUBLIC FOR STATE OF OREGON. City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water Frontage for Sale. Investments made for Outside Parties. Established, 1883. Correspondence Solicited. Next W. IT. Telegraph Oflice. Third St. Astoria, Oregon. P. O. BOX 863. Look Out ' tJLm V KS JUL w Wfc V FOR OUR BIG ' Announcement! a ;; a n ij 111 Mill & nrJtJUS mmmmmbii n iir j n pamin TtrinnniifrirT)n"'arT'Tirt.Tnhriifii w fit Everybody Attends .the Great P,JiklLsiJII Goods sold at MARVELOUS LOW and inspect prices. Everyone goes away goods are sold at the wolf-known honse. Next to tho O. K. & N. Ticket Office. W. E. WAJIKEN. Warren Real Estate Brokers, Manseli's Buildinnr, "Water t , ASTORrA, - - - OREGON. City Property, Seaside Property, Tide Lands, Timber Lands, Farms, Etc., Bought and Sold. Loans negotiated and a general commission business transacted. Investments for non-residents a specialty. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. MtHIWETH Addition to Astoria. Lots in this Fine Addition are now on Sale and Parties Buying now are sure of Doubling their Money within Six Months. Meriwether Downs lies near tho southwestern terminus of tho Astoria and South Coast Railroad bridge acrossYoung's Bay,and is only ten minute's ride from Astoria. No timber on this property, and the land is level and in fine shape for building pur poses. All in grass, no heavy grading. This property being so close to Astoria is very desirable for Mechanics and parties desiring a suburban residence. Railroad station on the property. Lots from $60 to $125. Parties living out of town may correspond with us. WINGATE & STONE, Agents, Odd Fellows Building, Astoria. The New Model Range OAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF E. R, HA WES. Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleased. E.R. Ilawes Is also Ageui for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. WALL -AND- CEILING DECORATIONS! T 5000 double roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of the latest styles and shades just received direct from Eastern factories. Also a large assortment of O AM P .Em JL Sy Of all grades in beautiful now designs New Smyrna Rugs, Portiere Curtains, China Matting, Etc., Etc. Call and examine. CHAS. HEILBORN. Just Received. Direct From the East. Over Three Tons of Wall Paper. 8,000 Rolls, All 1890 patterns. Tills Is a part of my stock ordered for 1880. E. F. ALLEN. azzie ! uQ M, FIGURES. Its worth y our while to call rejoicing at tho ridiculous LOW PRICES en skr i k.? AS.TOK1A, OREGON. E. Y. WRIGHT. T1f-TrTTTrMITi iif- 1 MMptHJUmiJMMMNB PAPER Sweet Apple Cider AND Pnre Cider Vinegar. AND At the Astoria Soda Works, Hansen & Co. Proprietors. & Wright Forward! Again! Forward! -THE- New ill Leads With the largest HOLIDAY York Ever brought to Astoria. GIFTS ftNQ PRICES Call and be FlavePs Double Brick Building. Opposite Occident Hotel, Astoria, Oregon. Your Money's Worfli IS WHAT YOU GET AT Foard & Stoke IN Groceries and Provisions. Everything In n First-cla Store and at Extremely Low Figures. Goods Delivered all over Town. The Highest Prlco raid for Junk. FOARD & STOKES ilk IF MMmXm, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALI Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed, Crockery, Glass f Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Tsmmh. Fruits and ITeget&bles. Received fresh everv Steamer. SEALAN0 The terminus of the Ilwaco and Shoalwater Bav Railroad. THE GREAT EST SUMMER RESORT OX THE NORTHWEST COAST. Lies at the head of the Bay, at deep water, and only twelve miles from the bar. The. coming County Seat and Commercial Metropolis of Pacific county. Now laid out. Lots on the market from 50, and upwards. Kr particulars and fuli information, call on or address B. A. SEABORG, Ilwaoo, Wi O?. Wholesale Fine Wines, Ghoice Brands, I have completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any quantity at lowest cash figures. The Trade Supplied, Families Supplied. ALL ORDERS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA. Your patronage in City or Country solicited. A. W. UTZ1NGER, Cosmopolitan Saloon. It Will Pay You to Buy a Lot in Laurel Park Addition TO The Oily of Astoria. Thi3 property is now on tho market, and is being sold by On the Installment Plan for $40.00 and $50.00 per Lot. $10.00 Cash and $5.00 per Month. Don't misa this opportunity. The terminus of a transcontinental road will be located within 15 minutes walk from this beautiful tract. S30 to-day. $250 in one year. Save the dollars and buy real estate and wealth is yours. . Call at once upon WOESLEY & OARRUTHBRS, Corner 3d and OJney Streets. Store as Usual and finest line of TO SUIT EVERYBODY ! convinced. OELO V. PARKER. CARL A. n ANSON Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS.TO C. L. PARKER, DEALEESIN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK, 17 CsJoolP Sloes The Old Stand - Astoria Or?2on. Wine House. &?