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THURSDAY Sept. 20, 1877
Strikers Trials.
Nine ringleaders in the late railroad
strike have been convicted in the
United States court at Philadelphia,
and sentence is to be pronounced to
morrow. The charge was delaying the
mails upon the Pennsylvania, New
York and Western railroads. Judge
Cadwallader held upon the trial that
the defense made by the strikers that
they offered no objection to the pas
sage of locomotives and mall cars, was
not a mitigating circumstance, the
view being that, as the lawful contract
was for the transportation of the mails
upon passenger trains, any interference
with the trains upon which mails were
carried rendered the parties liable.
Judge Drummond has made the same
ruling at Chicago. So it is settled
that the strikers have rendered them
selves liable to prosecution in the
United States courts in all cases where
they interfered with the regular run
ning of passenger mail trains.
Morbid Tastes.
As showing the condition society is
reaching look at the Can Can crowded
nightly, see how The "Dance of Death
sells at the book stores, and read such
scandals as the Milwaukee case of
Mitchell v. Mitchell, which is one of
the most disgraceful scandals ever
made public and which is now agitat
ing Milwaukee from the "palace to the
gutter." The interest in it eclipses
every other subject. A dispatch last
week said that "the excitement on the
streets never was equaled there. " The
parties to the scandal are Hon. John
L. Mitchell, ton of Alexander Mit
chell, and his wife. Matters were pre
cipitated by Mr. Mitchell sending his
wife home to her mother, on the
ground of habitual drunkenness. His
wife brought the matter into court,
charging her husband with drunken
ness and adultery. The husband then
put in his answer, in which, in addi
tion to the former accusation, he
charges' her with all sorts of licentious
conduct, which he supported by num
erous affidavits. The names of several
prominent married men of Milwaukee
are associated with that of Sirs. Mit
chell. The parties to the scandal arc
all among the bon ion, and every de
velopment is watched with feverish
anxiety.
Oar Ship-Building Laws.
From the Alia California.
The utter want of appreciation of
the importance of commerce to the
country, to its credit at home and
abroad, to the interests directlv of all
engaged in it, to our merchants and
traders :is well as to the owners of
ships, to all classes of the community,
indeed, is painfully evident from the
acts and want of proper action on the
part of nearly all our public men.
Because for many years in the early
age of our c untry we could build ships
cheaper than they could elsewhere,
we having ship timber in abundance,
a law was passed which prevented the
incorporation of foreign built ships
into our own merchant marine. This
for a long time protected our people
who had the monopoly of building our
own ships. But one day the idea
struck an Englishman that not only
would a ship constructed of iron, float,
but could be built and made profitable
to the Britishers, more so than wooden
ships; and very soon Great ISritain
had a fleet of iron ships which were
preferred to wooden ships for various
reasons. They were reported as turn
ing out their cargoes in better condi
tion, and they obtained better chart
ers. This, added to our losses
through the war of the rebellion and
the preying of confederate cruisers,
soon reduced us almost to a minus
quantity on the ocean. But still our
legislators say that our shipping peo
ple shall not buy foreign-built ships.
Is there any reason in this ? It is
admitted that iron ships can be built
in America as well as on the Clyde. It
is admitted that they have been built.
But taking one of Mi-. Roach's pro
ductions as a specimen, it might be
hazardous to claim that we can yet
compete with the English in produc
ing this class of commerce. But our
law makers, while failing entirely in
providing for a revival of ship build
ing, whether of wood or iron, persist
in the old policy of denying to our
merchants the ownership of sliips un
less they be built in America. When
circumstances have so changed that
we cannot compete with Great Britain
in ship building, still our most wise
legislators, -wise in their own opinion,
who apparently know as little about
the laws which govern ship building
and commerce as they do about sliips
themselves, and who could not, most
of them, tell you the diffei ence be
tween the main yard and the bowsprit,
the hause hole and the booby hatch
these men continue to let our com
merce languish, simply through lack
of commercial knowledge or indiffer
ence. If we cannot compete in ship
building with foreign nations, why not
allow our merchants and others to buy
where they can buy the cheapest ? All
their actions, or want of action, can
not force our people to build ships at
a loss. Why not place ships upon the
same basis as other purchasable things
and let our people buy them where
they can buy the cheapest 1
The New York Journal of Com
merce congratulates the public upon
the fact that one by one, the burdens
imposed upon commerce by state leg
islation .are being removed by decis
ions of the United States Supreme
court, such as the emigrant head tax,
the tonnage tax, etc. It says that the
good of commerce in state legislation
is the last thing thought of. Might it
not go farther, with equal truth, and
say the same of the legislation of
congress 1 Who, in that body, for the
hist fifteen years, has shown half as
much interest in the question of the
restoration of our commerce as he has
in the carrying of a ward in his native
city or village in the interest of his
own reelection or the triumph of his
own particular party ? Has the great
west shown any interest whatever in
the question of our shipping, its in
crease and restoration to its ante helium
condition I "What section of the coun
try, through its representatives, with
the exception of New England and
New York, have done so ? None.
Need we, then, wonder that American
shipping interests languish ?
A New River Steamer.
From the Salem Statesman.
Last Saturday evening Capt. Coch
ran's new boat, the A. A. McCully,
came up ami returned to Keizer's
landing for the purpose of taking on
freight. He we went on board, where
sitting about the cabin, we found
Capt. Bass Miller, who is in command,
and Doc. McCully, purser, with D.
and A. A. McCully as guests. The
sight brought to mind the days of the
old People's Transportation company.
At this place 330 sacks of wheat were
taken on. We dropped down to Lin
coln .and took GOG, and again at Wheat
land 372 sacks, making 1,310 in all.
With this load several bad bars had
to be passed, and as the wind was
blowing, Capt. Miller thought best to
take no more freight till he reached
the lower river. On Lone Tree bar
the wind blew the boat on a gravel
bar, where we stopped about ten min
utes. The same thing happened at
Union bar, except that our stay was
I rolonged a half hour. The McCully
is to have a steam capstan, which will
enable the pilot to get off' from any
bar that he ma3r be so unlucky jis to
strike on. All the boats that run on
the upper river are very light draft
and easily blown about by a high wind.
From this cause we were delayed two
or three hours, and got no further than
Oregon City the first day. At that
point enough flour was taken aboard
to make the cargo reach one hundred
tons, with which we steamed into
Portland, about six o'clock in the
morning. The McCully was built
during the past summer, by Wm.
Mullius, of Oregon City, who has the
reputation of building the best hulls
that float in Oregon waters. The
planking on the McCully is three in
ches thick, which makes her very
staunch. The motive power is ob
tftinnd from two enfinfis. ivhiiVh dvivn
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geared machinery, thus gaining the
I power to be obtained from the quick
j strokes of the engines. The wheel is
SIJV.IUUI1 ItXl 111 UliUIlULUJ., illlU. ill tWU
sections of ten feet each, built on a
shaft Gh inches in diameter, and
twenty-seven feet in length. A full
cargo for this boat is two hundred and
fifty tons. There is an upper deck
with a passenger cabin, and superior
accommodations for the traveling pub
lic. For the purpose for which she
was built, there is no better boat on
the Wallameu river than the A. A.
McCully. '
j .5 Ours was the first Chromatic
I Printing Press in Oregon. Seven colors
printed at one impression. The cylinder
reeinbles a rainbow when operating upon
. n fancy job.
In southern and eastern Oregon, em
bracin: twelve counties of the state, there
are nine months of spring, bummer and
fall weather that are not surpassed any
where for all that is desirable for a de
lightful and healthy climate, and scarcely
any disease, except that brought by inva
lids who come from other states to be
restored by the life-giving power of a
climate not surprised on the globe, to
benefit by the warm and hexling power of
the warm and mineral baths of southern
Oregon, and to luxuriate in the delightful
fruits that excel in such variety, quantity
and quality. The months ot winter are
distinguished for light rain, dr snow,
little Irosts and a bracing atmosphere.
i22JForcibly is the case stated by
the Colorado Springs Gazette: "The
easiest way for a citizen of a place to kill
its prosperity is to purchase all his goods
abroad, and the easiest way to make people
co abroad is to necrlpet to advertise at
home. People who don't believe that'
advertising pays should not complain il
people, attracted by the libeial advertise
ments ot" men hants in other places, go
abroad to do their trading."
Oregon has every ndvantaee enjoyed in
civilized countries. Liberal laws. Good
schools. Moderate taxe. Only nominal
State debt.
;?2?"Newspaper advertising promotes
trade, for in the dullest times advertisers
secure by far the largest share of what is
being done.
The State of Oregon was distinguished
at the Centennial exhibition by more
awards for the excellence and variety of
products' than comparatively anv other
State.
NEAY ADVERTISEMENTS.
GE0Btiw. CORflART,
receiving a lartje invoice of
C AND MUSICAL
OIOJB
CR1PTI0N. ALSO
nery, "Willow Ware,
Bird Cages.
MPORTKI) AND DOMESTIC
jlGARS $7TQBAGcO
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All the Xicntlius: Newspapers,
XoveSs ami 3fciai!ie.s Con
stantly on J I ami.
Agent for Sherman & Hyde's Music llouso,
San Francisco.
North side of Clienamus street, between Cass
and Main - - - Astokia, Oitnoox.
TYESSOLUTIOX.
The co-partnership heretofore oxistinc
under the linn name of Classen &PaviM,omt,
Astoria, Oregon, is by mutual consent dis
solved. The undersigned will continue the
business as heretofore, at the Astoria Beer
Hall, and settle all bills.
I1. 1AVISC0L'RT.
Astoria, Oregon, Sept. 17, 1S77 so-:tw
BUY XOXS: I5HJT THE IVEW
EMUPKOTE
FLORENCE
SEWtNS SMGHIfJE,
m BEST - - WOULD
For sale at the
CITY BOOK STORE.
J. H. D. GRAY,
"Wholesale and retail dealeriin.
FLOUR, FEEDi GATS, HAY,
STRAW. WOOI. etc..
Also wholesale dealer in
Sfcaaiwatsr Bay OYSTERS,
Received fresh from .the bed four times a
week. On the wharf foot of Bemon street,
Astoria, Oregon.
GrEEAT EeDUCTIOST
ix
PRICES! !
THE pfdNEER
B 21 & s5oE
Corner of Cass and Squemoeqha streets.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
FOE, THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS
I WILL SELL ALL MY'
LAKGE STOCK OF
Mens', Boys', Ladies', Miss
es and Children's
BOOTS AND SHOES
At a considerable reduction from
previous prices, many kinds
AT COST!
C-J-SSVSITH, Prop.
Is constwuh
SHEER- MUSI
if C3cC2)
(IF ALL DE
Bools. Statjro
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ALSO mri
MISCELLANEOMS.
TATHS,JBATHS,
Hot, Coftl, Showgr,
Steam and
I HTTT.PHTTR Ratus
Occidfct Hotel Shaving Saloon.
Nf EDERAUJEIt & UlILEXHART,
PROPRIETORS.
SSpcial aftention naid to LADIES' nnd
CHILD KXJffilAllt CUTTING
flSrPrivnto Entrnncefor Ladies-E
J. R. SPKPPVRD.
Late of Corvallis.
C. H. STOCKTON.
Lato of Kalaina.
SHEPPARD & STOCKTON.
HOUSE, SIGN, CARRIAGE. AND ORNA
. T . -CENTAL PAINTERS.
ASTORIA OREGON.
GRAINING A Specialty. KALS0M1NING,
MARBLING AND GLAZING
done to order with neatness and dispatch.
flSTLcave your orders at tho NEW SI101
on Main street, Astoria, Uregon.
BU2LDING MATERIALS.
JUST ARRIVED:
40,000 BRICK;
100 WINDOWS;
AND
200 DOORS;
WHICH WILL BE SOID AS LOW AS
ANY HOUSE IN OREGON.
BAIN & FERGUSON,
Astoria, Oregon.
Uhahles Heilborn,
MANUFACTURER OF
And Dealer in
FURNITUREand BEDDING.
ALSO IMl'OKTKll OF
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, "WALL
PAPER, SHADES, etc.
5P""A1I kinds f repairing promptly at
tenden to. and furniture made to order.
syA full line of picture mouldings and
frames, brackets, window cornices, etc.
5'"Full stock and lowest prices, corner of
Squemoeqha and J.Iain street, Astoria,
F. S. MEADE,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
-AXD-
Iealer in Jents .Fine Furnishing
CIIEXAMUS ST., - - ASTORIA, OREGON
FRENCH,
ENGLISH
and AMERICAS'
CASSIMEEES
and VESTINGS,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
WEST SHORE MILLS.
Foot of
CON COM LY
J. C. TRULLINGER, - - Proprietor.
of tho above Mill
Is now prepared to fill all ordor?, largo and
small, for every kind of
BUILDING LUMBER
X
On satisfactory term?.
" NIL DESPERAS03UM.
Linic; Brick, Sand
-l33lc3. ILsj&JJIJEiLz .ALSO
Plaster anil larl Bust
AS CHEAP AS CAN BE
LANDED I ASTORIA.
Can be had in any quantity at my
wharf.
5Ajjont for sale of San Juan Liine.
PETER rJJNEY,
Astoria.
e. c. HOLDER.
I. IiATJGHERY.
HOLDEN & LAUGHERY,
UniOLSTERERS AXI FUSXI
TOtE DEAXilSltS,
At the old stand-HOLDEN'S AUCTION
ROOMS on Chenamus street.
All kinds of upholstery and cabinet work dono
to order. Manufacturers of
Lounges, Spring Beds,
AND
Of any sizo and quality.
Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac
tured or Repaired by Experienced
Vorkmen.
C5TSecond hand Furnituro bought and sold.
Sarafe
mm
iPM ChOTIIS,
as
ijji. :v.i n.
!pBrfivv strcet
nWrM ROADWAY,
1 IS? Astoria, Orog01
AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
AUCTIONEER and COMMISSION AGENT
CHENAMUSST. ASTORIA. OREGON".
Consignments respectfully solicited, bills col
lected and returns promptly made.
Regular Sales Day. Satuvrtay,
Refer by permission to
CS. WRIGHT.
WARREN & McGUIREi
Hon. J. Q. A. BOWLRY
A. VAN UUSEX.
J.W.fJEARIIART.
E. C. If OliDEN. Auctioneer.
B,
S. "WOKSLEY.
AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Office, on Main street opposito Wabingto
3Iartet.
SATJES 1AIY,Y
Prom 7 to 9 o'clock P. M.
Regular Sales Bay,
Satnrclaj'. sit 10 O'Clodc A. 31.
Will pnrchaso and sell real estate, mcrchan--disc,
furniture, etc.
Consignments respectfully solicited.
Diagrams and terms to be had on application
to the Auctioneer. R, 6. WOKSLEY
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
UNION HOUSE.
Cor. Squemoeqha and Lafayette Streets,.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
THIS HOUSE HAVING BEEN
newly re-painted and furnished
throughout is now open to the accommoda
tion of the publk.
v3rThe house being in new hands now
can guarantee satisfaction.
ESnnrri and Lodging per "VTeeli $." my
Slonril per lVccK- 4 ui
aiRS. M. E. TURNER, Proprietress.
Private Lodging Kouse
Mrs. J. W. MUNSQNj Proprietress.
CIIEXAMUS ST., ASTORIA.
Choice Rooms (furnished) to let hT
the Month, Day or "Week, at
reasonable prices.
iTSTThis is a new, hard fink-hed house, in a
quiet locality, on the 2d block below the (Jus-tom-hou.-o;
it is all nowly furnished, and has
been built rat and mouse proof.
Apply at the small house next door. Nonc
but respectable persons need apply.
QCCIDENT HOTEL,
A. J. MEGLER, C. S." WRIGHT,
Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
The Proprietors aro happy to announce tha
tho above Hotel has been
Repainted and Refurnished,
Adding greatly to tho comfort of its guests
AND
IS NOW TnE BEST HOTEL NORTH
OF SAN FRANCISCO.
It. H. CARD WELL.
C.II.PHRKIXS
Farlier Souse Hotel,
Corner Main and Concomly streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Card"well & Perkins, Proprietors.
1H1IS IS THE LARGEST HOTEL IN AS
. toria. new and new furniture, furniahod
in first class style.
The table witl be supplied with tho best tho
market affords. Accomodations to suit tho
times, from Si 125 to S2 .10 per day.
Steamers and sail boats leave tho wharves
and slips near tho Hotel, daily for FortSto
vens, Fort Can by, Skipanon, Fort Clatsop
Sen Sido, Ocean Reach, Knappton, Chinook,
Unify, Oystcrvillo and other places of resort
in this vicinity.
"Thero aro now fivo large salmon can
neries in Astoria, which employ over 1200 per
sons in tho various branches of tho business,
making Astoria as it now K a point of interest
to visitors, independent of its cool invigorating
summer climate.
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT.
"VATER STREET ROADWAY.
Opposite Oregon Steam Navigation Companyr3
Wharf
ASTORIA ....OREGON
Tho nbove new Restaurant will bo open
from and after to-morrow, Sunday. .' anuary
7th, lS7u D. DUSAN1CU A CO.
Proprietors.
Oregon City Brewery Depot
21. immEIi & 15 KOT m-oprietors-
On the roadway, opposite 0-S. N. wharf.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Resides tho colobrated Oregon City Beer
will keep constantly on hand all kinds of the?
finest ines, Liquors and Cigars, at whole
sale and retail.
Orders promptly filled and satisfaction guar
anteed. Recr live eents a glass and a good
free lunch.
Astorfa Brewery Saloon,
And Bottled Beer Depot L
MAIN STREET, ASTORIA.
BUDOLPn BABTKr
MICHAEL- MYERSr
Pi-oprieior$-
TIieBest Quality Lager Beer.
FIVE CENTS A GLASS-.
X3T- The patronage of the- public is respect
fully solicited. Orders for Lager, or Rottled
Beer, in any quantity, promptlv filled.
3Krf Free-Lunch day and nisht.
CORRECT PRINCIPLES
Demand that Litis be rendered'
promptly, and to do It nfcely. get your Bilft
pacer-anlStatoinents printed at
TILE- ASTORIA. Office
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