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Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning, November 23, 1877.
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Transient advertisinfr, by the day or week,
fifty cents por squat c for each insertion.
To City Subscribers.
. There -aro such frequent changes intheTca
fiencoof our city patrons that wo shall feel
obliced to any who make such changes if they
will report the same to thioliicc. Otherwise
vo shall not be responsible for failures of the
jcarrier to deli v or the paper promptly and
regularly to them.
Read J. Strauss' i:cw -ad.'
By the Idaho we get San Francisco
utes to the 18th. :
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Everybody is rushing to J.Strauss"
new grocerv store.
We shall ever kindly remember the
Richings-Bernard opera company.
.. Strauss .sells the nicest, best!
jnnd cheapest goods in town.
2ST.1 tibt received 2i00 lbs. fresh Cali
fornia hams, and for sale at 15 cents per
pound, cash, at It. Alexander & Co s.
Fully'25 per cent, saved by bnyinj
sit J. Strauss' new giocery store.
tSTTht Wife of Mine, and other new
thookstfor sale at the Bee Hive.
...-J. Strauss will pay lie highest
cash i)rices for fresh eggs, and butter.
Worsley gives anol her soiree at his
dancing academy to-morrow evening.
$2 40. You can buy the best coal
oil i 11 patent faucet cans, at J. Strauss'.
&.Jf you have a broken baby
wagon take it to Henry Gallon's wagon
vshop and have it repaired at once. He
does irood work and warrants it.
Something for laundrys to look at.
Chemical Olive soap, 0 cents a box, at
,J. Strauss'.
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. We are pleased to greet "Messrs.
Sam. D. Adair and Frank S. Lord lresh
from Britir.li Columbia, Frank looks
verily like an English Lord, his per
sonal appearance has so materially im
proved since his departure.
hist received fresh Berlin, Wis
consin, cultivated cianberries, at J-
STRAUS'.
The Astoria brass band has got all
their instruments, and nearly all paid
lor. They are bound to succeed and
will soon be ready to enlighten the little
city with some music these long winter
nights.
Sugar cm ed bacon at prices that
defy competitien: aKo. Chicago sugar
cured hams and bio.;. fast bacon, the
best in the world, at J. Straus".
J. R-fSheppard returns his I hanks to
the officers and members of Corvnllis
iire department, for the hospitalities ex
tended him while in their leautiful citv.
Salem patent baker's flour, Impe
rial, Magnolia and Albany flour, very
cheap lor cash, at J. Sirausk".
Ma 113 of the numerous friends of
Miss Ada nobson assembled at Mrs-
Munson's Wednesday evening and in-
auguratt d a surprise party. Scouts wcic.,
house. The dining room was cleared for
action and dancing soon commenced,
About this time the honored one renin Z
ed to find her friends in possession and
thesurpnse was complete, Dancing
was 'resumed anu continued till mid-
night. Mrs. Hobson was well supplied
witli luscious rations which she dispens-
ed liberally to the foragers, and they did
not appear to be offended with the prov
ender. Wc believe this is the first sttr
jrrisc party of the season but trust it is
not to be the last For it is fun for the
young folk long winter evenings, drives
away the blues, and stimulates free
trade in nmbrellas.
sent out to inspect the llobson mansion o'clock yesterday mornin"- This an
and reported on return that the fair.lady ouncement will be received with sor-"
was-absenfc. So. the entire; ."party num- , . .
bering some forty members made a 'gal-! r man hearts- Father Walker
lant charge ami look possession of the , ",v,ls one of tne small band of early pi-
THE CITY.
ZZSThc Daiia" Astokiak tcili be sent by
mail at '25 cents a week, free of postage. Head
er who contemplate absence from the city can
have Tin: Astorian follow them, Daily
Weckly or Sunday to any post-office witli
out additioifal expense. Addresses maybe
changed as often as desired. Leave orders at
the counting room.
Yesterday was the biggest tide we
have seen in Astoria for a long time.
The Idaho yesterday brought nu
merous passengers, but few familiar
faces.
No tidal wave has reached Astoria,
but it was high tide at three o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
The Hera was to leave Grays harbor
for Astoria on the 13th with 3,100 cases
of salmon and S5 passengers.
Senator Grover will be in Portland
to-day. Stiles' case was postponed until
yesterday to meet ''this witness.'
The Woodhull came down in tow of
the Alice, pilot Ferchen, drawing 18 feet
yesterday. This indicates a rise in the
river.
The Idaho brought a mail sack on
Jier inward voyage, for the accommoda
tion of business men, which is duly ap
preciated. The Ftip Van Winkle left Astoria
yesterday to pick up 1.000,000 feet of saw
log-, that broke adrift from Squemocqha,
for the Knappton mills.
TheJirst thing an immigrant pur
chases on his arrival in Astoria is an
apple thus showing appreciation of
the productions of this latitude.
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The Xoith Bend, ten days from As
toria, arrived in 'Frisco on the 17th with
15.WJ0 feet of lumber, 'jZSJtiQ laths, 0.322
sacks wiieat. to Simpson Bros. & Co.
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The boot-black at the Occident was
the only passenger we recognized on
boaid the Idaho. We felt like securing
the band and giving him a reception.
Hurrah for Rescue No 2. The offi
cers and members of Rescue No. 2 have
leceivrd their new uniforms. They are
-way up. Look out for grand parade
Thanksgiving day.
There was a free entertainment given
by the passengers of the Idaho when
they descended the gang plank. Their
extraordinary evolutions evoked hearty
applause from the audience, but no en
cores were responded to.
The Liliputians come through from
Seattle to Astoria in one day, but they
have to charter a steamer from Kalama
to make the connections. Commodore
Nutt is a man like Mark Twain, with no
mean points. They give a splendid, en
terlainmentand all must go, to see the
fun, and drive dull care away.
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Newport (north) is the way ships
are reported in 'Frisco . from Yaquina
bay. Reporters will learn where New
port north is located some' of these days.
They have been a long lime finding out
wheie Astoria is located. One firm
down theie came within seven miles of
1 being correct when he said 'Astoria,
W. t:'
The bark Belle of Oregon has dis
tinguished herself by a most remark
able passage. She left San Francisco
June 14th, loaded at Jarvis Is
land, and arrived at Queenstown on
the 10th inst., 155 days. This is good
for Port. Let's see. Orcg', no, no;
thb is good for Bath.
.The Uregonian of the 22d says:
A note from Forest Grove informs ns
that Rev. Elkanah 'Walker died "at G
joaeers who laid ihe foundation of a
great commonwealth heie; and his
.name'will always have a notable and
, llonored lace n - He
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ymaiojj na nere ws
I has unceasingly labored for nearly
AJrty years. Mr. Walker had passed
his seventy-second year.
Oregon, the queen s.ate of the north
west holds in her right hand long life and
unusual health, and in her left great
wealth and power, and invites the indur
trious from all parts of the world tto.come
and jpartake of them.
The Cigar Makers.
From the San Francisco Call .
Nothing could be more gratify
ing to the opponents of servile la
bor than the replies received by the
committee appointed to visit the
cigar-makers. Of some fourteen or
fifteen manufacturing firms waited
upon, every one expressed a desire
to supplant Chinese with white
labor.
Two important considerations
are deemed to present themselves,
which must be overcome betore a
reform system can be thoroughly
enforced. First, there must be
unity ot action among the manufac
turers, on an agreed basis.
No difficulty will attend a move
ment of this kind. A general meet
ing can be called and a committee
appointed to draft a constitution
aud by-laws, which, being adopted
and signed, completes the necessary
organisation.
Second, is the question as to how
tiie places ot .the Chinese can be
filled. '
The public could hardly have
supposed the Chinese were engaged
iu such a large number at cigar
Hiaking as is set forth in the work
inp; men'sreport. Without having
definite" ?ta istics to decide the mat
ter, we tllink itwould be safe to
assume that from three to five
thousand mongolians, find employ-
riienfat this business, buppose the
entire number to be discharged,
and what a labor field is opened to
our boys, girls, poor women and
skilled operatives! If the demand
for substitutes t;ere at the begin
'ning greater than the supply, the
difficulty would soon be overcome
by5 others learmpg the business..
That was a significant remark of
the Ei?en berg-Brothers, that 4some
thing must be clone, or in three or
four years the whole trade will be
in the hands of Chinamen." The
threatened danger is more imme
diate than many suppose. Chinese
cigar-makers are already numerous
and increasing at a rate that must,
sooner or later, beyond a doubt,
verify the apprehensions of the
Ebenberg Brothers. -Thus, it will
be seen that the white manulac
iiirers have a dee stake in the
matter, and that to delay joint ac
tion in getting rid of, the Mongols,
is to imperil the very existence of
their trade.
It is pleasant to notice the will
bigness expressed by the manufac
turers to pay higher wages to white
operatives than to the Chinese.
The occupation is said to be health
ful, and requires only that skill de
rived ftom practice, which vcuuli
people ot either sex and women are
capable of bringing to their aid.
We think, in these depressed times,
quite an army of employes could be
drawn irom these respective sour
ces, and Xhat to hundreds occupa
tion of -the kind would be gratefully
accepted.
Such an opportunity .would take
many an idle boy from the sireets
and "enable him to .acquire a trade.
It would, in fact, make a marked
difference in 'the situation of the
poorer classes, and it is to" be most
earnestly hoped, now that the cigar
manufacturers express a willingness
to discharge Chinamen and supply
their places with whites, there will
be no hesitancy or change of de
termination, but that they will pro
ceed at once to carry out the pro
posed object. . m .
The President has declared .un
hesitatingly to a prominent official that
he would veto any silVur'hiil which
does not expresslv excerpt from its
operations the public debt
He will
not approve any measure having the
slightest tendency to impair the ilatioi -j
al credit tfr make holders of national
securities think they will 'be paid in
currency of less value .than gold. The
president is firm on this point; and un
less the present silver hill be, .amen
ded, it will certainly bo. vetoed. The
president will sign a modified bill, but
strongly opposes unlimited issue of
silver. The president: and Sherman
are authoritatively stated to be. in ac
cordance ononis- question
Almota, its'' Prosperity' and People.
From the Palouse Gazette :
This flourishinc; young town is
situated on the Snake river, seven
teen miles from Colfax and about
thirty seven miles below Lewiston.
The country surrounding it, though
considerably broken, is unequalled
for fertility, and no eo'intry is bet
ter adapted to slock raising. Like
all other places on Snake river,
fruit of all kinds does well, the cli
mate being much warmer and the
seasons earlier than in localities
away from the river. We have
cen and heard of towns growing
up in one night, in the oil fields of
Pennsylvania, but it is doubtful if
ever a town has made more rapid'
strides than Ahnota. When the
writer landsd from the boat atthis
place in the. month ofpftine last- not?
more than three buildings could be
seen, louay, mere is- quite an
appearance of a village and com
mercial air about? it that indicates
a substantial and permanent pros
perity. '
. The following are the business
houses already established. Paine
Bros. fc Moore's warehouse, 75xS0,
situated on the river front, is a
commodious buildimx, with good
shipping privileges. Hawley, Dodd
& Co.s warehouse, 50x100, on the
river front, is not completed, but
work is progressing rapidly. Spauid
iug & Butler's hotel, 40x48, 2Q
feet high, two stories, will soon be
completed. This will be one of the
best hotels in the territory. Adarns
Bros.' store, 30x00, now being built.
These gentlemen will soon put iu a
heavy stock of goods which will be
sold in wholesale or retail quanti
ties. The-same parties are proprie
tors of the steam grist mill, in com.
pany with Messrs. Carter & Ringer.
This mill will soon be in operation.
It is a three story structure, 24x30,
and will be a valuable addition to
the town. The hotel, managed by
Mrs. A. L. Smithy has attained an
enviable name in this territory.
Travelers will aiwavs find the best
of accommodations, good lood and
a pleasant welcome at Mrs. bmith s
Sylvester Rice makes "boots and
shoes in such a manner as to give
the best of satisfaction. Win. II.
tlarris is getting the lumber ou the
ground for a large livery stable,
which will be completed very soon.
Hairv Harris is engaged in the
blacksmith bucineps, and is doing a
good trade. Besides these, there
are a great many dwelling houses
already, and more will be built as
soon as lumber can be had.
The people are noted for their
kindness, liberality, enterprise and
intelligence. There is that about
them which makes a stranger ieel
at home, and there are never so
many but room can be made for
one more. Educational and reli
gious matters are carefully attended
to. A school has been in progress
for the last few weeks, and will be
continued through the winter. Mrs.
Evans is teacher, and we will ven
ture a successful one. A Sabbath
school was permanently organised
last Sunday, tor the first time, and
as Mr. C, H.Dodd was-ssiperintend-ent,
success was the natural result.
The ladies constitute one important
element in the success ot this town.
Last week they raised the hand
some sum of twenty-seven dollar,
a portion of which was presented
to Rev. C. Eel Is. as a substantial
token for his labors - in conducting
religious services, the balance as
expended for Sabbath-school books.
A very Jargcstoek of can goods,
such, as table and pie frr.it, Jelly, .jam,
H10ry tomatoes, corn, beans, sugar peas,
oysters, corn beef, condensed milk, etc.
at prices to suit the times at J. Strauss"
The K"ew York Sun prints con
spiciously Ih'bold faced capitals a list
of the democrats who vote for a stand
ing army of 25,000, as well as those.
who were absent. In the first list is
Luttrell's name. The Sun says these
gentlemen should never be forgotten;
that they have betrayed the cause of
fhe people and the "people should re
member to the end. The.SnnJjniAkTi
iagan asipf itself..
CITY ITEMS.
.-.."That
of Mine," and "My
40 cents, at Adler's.
Mother-in-1
Just;
tew and pretty things
at the Bee
A carefully selected
stock of
ladies and children's
merino uii
choice lot!
lerweaf and stockings, and a
fnai for fancy work.
Call and si
jw goous lor sale by
M. H. Stet
Leave o-CLBSExrE. After a few
days Mr. Sinister will he absent from
Astoria "until next summer.
J. Olsen will receive for the lioli
days. the finest lot of jewelry ever of
fered in Astoria, and at San "Francisco
prices. Don't forget the place, Caufield's
l)rug store, Chenanms street.
Wm. McCormick, dealer in fruits
from the farms ef: .Lewis riverrhas a
choice lot of apples" to-day. Corner of
main and Chenanms streets.
Eating apples. 7, cents to Si 00;
cooking "50 cents; pears 75 cents, at Bo
zorth's. Call and satisfy yourself.
Splendid lamps, and the best of oil
at E. Alexander & Co.'s.
Crockery sold at B. Alexander &
Co.'s for the next GO days at San Fran
cisco cost.
Kinney's compressed corned beef
and Tillamook clams at retail at' E. S.
Larsen's and Ilickmott & Bailey s:
Mrs. Arrigoni is furnishing good
rooms with board at from $G to 7 and
upwards per week, according to location.
Choice new sets of crockery, very
unique and novel ; also the -self-righting
'spittoon," that always keeps upright,
just received and selling at prices to
suit the times, at I. W. Case's. ,
You can always get fresh oysters
in every -style and at all hours, dav or
nyjhr, at the Central Coffee Saloon, Con-coml-
street, between Benton and La
fayette. Thos.McFarland, proprietor.
Dry goods, millinery and notions
clieap lor thirty itays at tne JJee liive.
The Dance of Life, an answer to
the Dance of Death, at the Circulating
Library.
. . ., Dr. F. P. nicks, dentist, rooms in
Dr. Welch's building, on Squpmoqha
street, offers his services to the jmblic cf
Astoria.
Peter Runey is still in the market
with all kinds of building materials in
his line, nas just received 100,000 lath,
2,000 bushels of sand, and a large stock
of first quality of brick at his warehouse
foot of Benton street.
The 'Dance of Life," an answer
to the Dance of Death, by Mis. J. M.
Bowers. Forsale at the City Book Store.
Single men feel like marrying
when they see the Medallion range zz
Magnus C. Crosby's.
Board and lodging bv. the day or
week at the Astoria BeePllall, Main,
street, Astoria. Peter .-Daviscourt, pro
prietor. ...Fresh oysters in every style at
Schmeer's.
White wire goods in every style,
at Magnus C. Crosby's.
Dr. B. R. Freeland has located per
manently in Astoria for the practice of
dentistry. Office in Shuster's building,
on Cass street, next door to The Asto
riax office.
S?" For clean towels, sharp razors,
and an eay shave, go to Giltofpio at Par
ker House Baths. Hair cutting, hbain
poontng, and dyeing.
ANOTHER VICTORY GAINED IN FA
VOR OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
After this date, com will be used for
change, and tickets dispensed with ; all
drinks and cigars five and ten cents, at
the Chicago House, Main street, Astoria.
i;. WEIMAN,
Astoria, Oct. :?, 1877.
COXSTANTLY ON HAND.
Lupulin yeast gems, unique flower
pots, crockery and glassware, ehinaware,
holiday goods, &c, &c. Besides the best
assortment of groceriesdried.fruits and
other filings too numerous to mention.
Sold cheap for cash. J: W. Geariiap.t.
Canary Birds. for sale .at Gilles
pie'i1, Parker hou'.c batlis.
J. Strauss is fully prepared to sell
you the best of teas cheaper than you
have ever bought on this coast.
Sinr-MAST::Rs Reading Room. Mr.
Peter Wilhelni has permanently fitted
up a ship-master's reading room in con
nection with the Gem saloon in Astoria'
The latent shipping papers and liome
ward and outward bound .shipping lists
are kept on file. Telegraph otlice next
door. - - ' -
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mfllineni
of mat'
te tne vs
ys.
L Strauss has.just received a
large lot of Aiden "drietl" apples, pears, .
plums, blackberries, -raspberries and
pitless cherries, whichihe "will sell very
low, to make room formore which will .
arrive on the steamer Chester.
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There is a good marjevt. in Oregon for
ngi "cultural products, owing to shoit
tranpjrtntion to the Pacific Ocean, and- '
direct eipoitntion tor.nlh purU of thu
world. Railroad- facilities.. Navigable -liven,
including the great' Columbia.
.
For 20 days-only I will sell crock----
ery, lamps, glasswaretable and pockets -cutlery?
at San Francisco wholesale
pricesjin order to inake'roo'm for one o tr t
the largest and best-selected stocks of the-
'same kiiuktif gopds now on the way-Y
jtrom "S"etft;York, for J. Strauss, South..
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