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STOHIAOEEGON:
Yl..lREIiAJTn Editor.
WEDNESDAY February 5, 1879
Is the Nation Prosperous!
The notion that a nation is
necessarily prosperous that has a
heavy export trade and light im
ports, is sedulously inculcated by
tuany writers fcpoft economic top
ics; out it is naoie io ieuu pciaua
who -adopt it into serious error.
The variety of the exports cf the
United States is, indeed, a matter
of just gratification, inasmuch as
it shows to what extent our great
country is enabled to contribute
to ihe wants o'f other people. But
if our wheat, corn, tobacco, and
cotton are exchanged for gold or
merchandise, at prices which leave
lis no profit in their production, it
is most manifest that the country
13 not enriched by the transaction.
We simply pay out with one hand
what we take in with the other.
Other countries are gainers by trade
of this 'kind, ndt ours. On the
contrary, it may easily happen,
if we are able to import largely -of
oods produced in Europe or else
where which are sold to us for less
than the cost of production, or for
less money than will enable us -to
produce them for ourselves, that
we shall be the richer for what we
buy.
The enormous export trade of
this country for the past year has
been made in the face of great de
pression in prices. The following
table, copied from the Boston Her
silci, shows the total loss incurred
on the export of six great staples,
comparing the prices obtained in
1877 and in 1878:
Loss on cotton llj716tlr)5
Loss on breadstuffs 24,573,470
Loss on provisions 25,198.327
Loss on illuminating oils 10,370,716
"Loss on leaf tobacco 4,233,064
Total S76,081,631
'Deduct gain on living animals. 2,505,651
Total loss by decline 373,575,980
These figures cover only the
transactions in nine corresponding
months of each year. The show
ing at the end of the year will be
btill more unfavorable. Taking
the export tratle of the country
into consideration solelv, it is evi
dentthat wfc'hkvcbeeif "selling out
at cost," or very near it. The
proof of it is to be found hi the
universal depression 'in the wages
of labor, which regulates the cost
of production. Unless -we have
been ablekin -some measure to sret
even with foreign nations by an
adequate falling off-in the prices of
articles imported into the country,
there is no particular gratification
in the great bulk -of our busi
ness; least of all is there any cause
for gratification in' the gold pay
ments we re receiving, for in thsit
form of return there is certainly
no profit. The shipmasters anu
wners 'of foreign tonnage who
4have carried the great bulk of
freights abroad have unmistakably
fared better than American ex
porters. It is to be "regretted
that a more encouraging view of
this business is not permitted by
vthe facts.
Olfl Aceuttt.
It is not "with a liegres rtf pleasure"
tikat we refere to a lot of old, unpaid
accounts on our books. And once for
:U, Ire now say that this fs positively
'ijfallastktinve ithat we skall publicly
allude to them. We might go on ex
tending these matters until the crack
of doom, unless we were absorbed "by
those whom we owe, but we shall not
do so, and we now -assert, -with a full
realization of what we are saying, that
"if these old matters are not paid, or
settled in some satisfactory manner,
the whole batch of them will be as
signed to some heard-hearted collector,
noted for his ability to procure blood
from a stone, and may God have mer
vcy on the delinquent.
Columbia RlverFruit Gardens.
MOUNT COFFIN, W. T.
Circular lor 1879, Spring.
Having made the cultivation of
small fruits a specialty for years
(especially of theStP&wberry), and
having been frequently requested
to furnish plants to parties in Ore-o-on
and "Washington, and having
at much labor and expense, pro
cured from several of the leading
horticulturists of the East, a num
ber of the new and popular varie
ties of the Strawberry, I take this
method of informing the public
that I have for sale a limited
supply of plants of such varieties
as I have tested, and found to be
valuable additions to the old and
favorite varieties that I have culti
vated for years, of which I shall
also have plants for sale.
Prices and Descriptions or YrfHt'les.
OLD VARIETIES.
Pcabody's Seedling.
Very large, measuring from 4 to
G inches in -creum-fersnee, light
color, a good bearer, and a rank
grower, season medium; a favor
ite in Portland and Astoria mar
kets, on account of its fine size,
and delicious flavor. Per dozen,
25c; per hundred, $1 00.
Jucunda. a Pacific Coast.
A large berry, second only in
size, on my grounds, to Peabody's
Seedling, of a rich, deep red, very
showy, hardy, and productive.
Valuable on account of its bearing
late, and excellent shipping quali
ties. 'Though not the genuine
Jucunda. jof the East, it possesses
many of the qualities that made
the latter so famous. Per dozen,
25c; per hundred, $1 -0.
XEW VARIETIES.
Monarch, of the West.
Of the new varieties,!! place this
at the head. of thejst for -all pur
poses. Very large, berries meas
uring from 4: to inches in circum
ference. Very prolific, and a good
shipping berry, and peculiarly
adapted to stand the effects of a
hot, dry season, their foliage being
very profuse, and our last season
gave me an opportunity to test
them in this particular. It is a
very popular variety in California
and the East. Price per dozen,
50c; per hundred, 3 00.
Seta Boyden Nb.'SO.
Very large, & igood 'bearer, and
prefers a moist soil, and the
sweetest df all the large berries.
"While it does not stand a dry sea
son like the Monarch of the
"West, its beautiful color, and ex
tra fine shipping qualities are tell-
mg points m its lavor. season,
medium. One of the leading ber
ries in tfoe-market quotations of the
East. Price per dozen, 50c; per
hundred, $3 00.
Jncwada, Genuine.
(Fhis is ablate berry in the East,
but with me, the past season, it
ripened as early as the "Wilson,
owing probably to the change of
climate. A beautiful berry, of i
rich, dark red color, and fine siz,
and is a favorite on Broadway, -end
bids fair to deserve the levish
praises it receives from Eastern
horticulturists. Whether it shall
prove to be an early OT'Iate variety
on this coast, its fine qualities are
certain to be appreciated, and it
will always stand'in the front rank.
"Will havelbut few of this variety
for sale. Price per dozen, 50c;
periundred 3 '00.
Kerr's Iftftfc Prolific
A prolific bearer, bright red in
color, fiae flavor, medium size. Is
known as a late berry in the East,
but the same remark as to time of
ripening will apply to this variety
as to the Jucunda, as . it was one
of the earliest berries on my
grounds, the ".past season. Per
Uozen, 25 cts.; per hundred, $1 ou.
I fruited the Duciiesse the past
season, and regarded it as val
uable as an early variety, of fcne
size, rich color, and good flavor,
firiri, and productive. "Will prob
ably have plants of this variety
for sale iu the Fall.
I shall' probably fruit the follow
ing new varieties the coming season,
to-wit: Great American, Capt.
Jack, CumberLxYNd Triumph, and
possibly Siiarpless, and in my
Fall circular will be given the re
sult of my experience with said
varieties.
RASPBERRIES.
Of this excellent fruit, I have
the favorite Red Antwerp, and
the California 'Cluster. The
Raspberry I regard as valuable, as
it ripens before the Strawberry
season is 'over, and comes in good
time, supplying a table luxury be
tween Strawberry and Blackberry
time. Price per dozen, 50 cts.;
per hundred, $3 00.
I am also cultivating two new
varieties of the Raspberry, but
have not fruited them as yet, to
wit: Delaware, and Pride of
the Hudson, and will probably
have a few plants for sale in the
Fall.
BLACKBERRIES.
Ii&wton.
This is the only variety -I am
cultivating, and I regard it as the
best variety for -table use. It pre
fers rich, mioist-soil, and with thor
ough cultivation, will produce an
abundance of rich, large berries,
scarcely inferior to the strawberry
for table use, as in fact, many re
gard it as fully equal to the King of
Berries. There is aprejudice against
the "Lawtons with many, from the
fact of their haviner eaten them
when not fully ripe, but they are
only at their best when almost
ready to drop from the vines, a
rich, melting, aromatidberry. The
remark from the great English
humorist, ;w'Hen speaking of the
Straw be'rr.y, could also be equally
applicable to the Lawtox, "the-
Lord doubtless might have made
a better Blackberry than the
Lawton" but doubtless he never
did. Price per dozen, 50c, per hun
dred, $3 00.
As the time is near at hand for
setting plants, it would be advis
able for parties wishing plants to
forward their orders promptly, as
the supply is limited and they
can be forwarded as soon as the
weather will permit.
Orders, must bo accompanied
with the money in all cases, when
the standing of the person sending
the order is unknown to me, or
satisfactory reference is not given.
In ordering please remember to
give name, name of place, county,
and state, or territory.
In a circular it Hs "haraly prac
ticable to give information in re
gard to tiraeef setting, manner of
setting, how-to cultivate etc., etc.,
to suit different locations, and any
information as to my methods will
be -cheerfully given, upon appli
cation, when ordering plants. It
shall he my aim if circumstances
warrant me in so doing, to keep
up with the times, by procuring
from!time to time, new varidties'of
small fruits, whose value has been
tested by the great fruit gardens
of the East, and in this connec
tion, I take pleasure in stating that
the descriptions of some of the
varieties of Strawberries herein
given, are extracts from the cata
logue of E. P. Roe, Cornwall-on
the-Hudson, New York, from whom
I have obtained the larger portion
of my plants and can warrant them
as genuine.
C. La Du.
The Kival and'the Oban JBay were
taken to sea. yesterfiay. The cargo of
the Kival consists of lumber from
Knapptbn for San Francisco. That
of the OlMurBayis reported in another
kcolumn.
Snake River Gold Eields.
For many years fine gold in im
mense quantities has been known
to exist in all the bars along Snake
river from its mouth to its source
in the Wind river mountains, but
not until recently has any process
been found whereby the metal
could be profitably gathered. Now,
however, a new method has been
discovered bv which the floating
o-old can be caught, which renders
every bar on that great river
v:i!n.th1e where water can be ob- i
tained to work. These bars
are numerous ana extensive,
and it is said, they are mostly
sand and small gravel of
loose composition and easily
worked. The new process consists
of silver-plated copper plates of
peculiar construction winch are
used for "riffles,' which aid the
quicksilver to hold the fine and
fuo-itive scold. Six claims are now
worked by whites and some by
Chinese, near the junction of Raft
river with Snake. One claim is
said to pay $20 a day to the hand.
The source of the gold is supposed
to be in the Wind river mountains.
The loggers on the Snohomish are
having trouble. For years they have
peacably separated their various marks
at the mouth of Snohomish river, and
now an Indian agent is endeavoring
to drive them off, as they have been
collecting their logs and separating
them on a reservation. The Courier
says there are no complaints about
selling liquor to the Indians, or inter
ference with them in any wsy, but it
seems to be a case where, for the sake
of exhibiting his authority, the agent
is acting without any regard to justice.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AT
HOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS.
Real Estate and Furniture
O SATURDAY, Feb. 8, 1879,
At 2 o'clock P. M.
I will sell to the highest bidder a lot of
second-hand Furniture. Also : ss yards good
Brussels Carpet, one Howes Sewing Ma
chine, two dozen Fishermen's "Woolen shirts.
Clocks and Pictures ; also : a lot of second
hand Books, and a variety of other goods.
After which I am instructed to dispose by
PUBLIC AUCTION of the following des
cribed valuable REAL ESTATE, all situated
in Shivclys. Asteria:
Xiot 5 in block 37; Iiot 5 in bloelt
40 ; Lots 4 and lO in block 7G ; iota
9 and in block 01.
Titles guaranteed,
expense.
. C. HOLDEN.
Dll
Auctioneer.
Ordinance No. 311.
AN ORDINANCE to provide for special
counsol for tho city in the mattoroftho last
will of Cyrus Olney, deceased.
Whkrras, It is assorted that Cyrus Olney.
Into of Astoria deceased, left a will undor
which it is clamed tho city has lnrgo pecuni
ary intorosts, an.A it is asserted on tho other
hand that said supposed will is invalid and
inai no nguis accruoa to tdo city tnoroundor.
and it is desirable to havo more certain ad
vico about the mattor.
AToio the city of Astoria does ordain as follews:
SKC. 1. That J. II. D. Grav. .TTin If nhn.
anl C. W. Shirely are hereby constituted
and appointed a?ents for tho citv and aro au
tnorirod and rmnownrmi nml rllmnil nn Ko.
half of the pity and in its name, to employ
anu enior inio written contract with E. D.
Shattiick, attornoy-at-law, to inrcstisato the
facts and the law rolativo to tho will of tho
lato Cyrus OIney. and to the rights and inter-
iu oi tuo cuy oi a tona t&ereuntier. and to
furnish his written opinion thereon, at an ox
penso to tho city thorofor of not exceeding two
hundred dollars and further to retain him in
any litigation that may ariio concerning the
claims of tho city undor said will at a further
foofpr conducting tin sdtion or suit to final
decision on appoil mot -exceeding ($l-"0) ono
hundred and fifty dollars, certain, and such
roasonablo contingent foe .us may bo agreed
upon.
Sko. 2. This ordinance shall tako effect and
bo in forcctroQ:end after4t3 approval by tho
maor..
Passod the Council. Jan. 2), 1S70
Attest: K.H.OAUDWELL.
. , T n Auditor and Clerk.
Approved, Jan. 80, 1879.
J- H.:D. GRAY, Acting Mayor.
SMMEm GLASSES,
All afres and shapes from Plate or ox.
DOORS, WINDOWS,
' -X(b
WINDOW GLASS.
Sash, Weights. Etc.
Address all orders
'CLIFFORD COGGIHS,
(Successor to Jason, Springer & Co.)
PORTLAND, OREGON.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
AtadSteWm,6 themselves
account SiinS ft?U please se"le tndr
tCete
force collection. We mean it
.toriaan0,i879. HAMBURGER.
AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
Rotary Public for the State of Oregon.
Real Estate ATxelit and Conveyancer.
Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER.
ems nl ArcoVinls Collected, and -
turns promptly made.
RegnlaV sales day.
SATURDAYS at JJ I. M.
N. "B. Parties having teal estate, lunrt-uire-OTjany
other goods t dispose "of eithn
at atfcffthi or prwnte sale-should notify tfie n
soon as convenient befoi the ilav of sale.
-o storage charged onoodssolt' at Auc-
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IU Ant tioneer.
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AMUSEMENTS.
WORSI,EirS
Dancing
icaiiemy.
rage's building next door to E.S. Larsen.
Gexts Class-Oii Mondav and Thursday
evenmjis, at 7 ::;o.
Laiuks Class On Monday and Thursdav
afternoon, at 2 :?,o.
noys Class On Tuesday and Fridav
evenings. at7:3o.
Mirsks Class Wednesday and Saturday
at 4 p. m.
Wednesday evening for the entire school.
one admitted except .chohTS.
Saturday evening SOIliEE.
Terms Ladies and gents class per
Month... 35 ft
iHiys anu musses class ucr Month 2 vO
HOTELvS AND RESTAURAKTS.
A. J. MEGLKR. C. 8. nUHI.
OCCIBEST HOTT
MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria , Oregon.
mriE ruorRiETOKs are happy tt
X announce that the above Jotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatlv t
the comfort of its miests and is now the best
hotel north of San Francisco.
pARKER HOUSE,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
H. B. PARKER, Proprietor.
THIS HOTEL is the largest, most comfort
able and best kept hotel in the citv. U
supplied with the best of spring water, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-class
saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and
fine billiard table. Free coach to and from
the house ; charges reasonable, SI (X) to 2 50
per day. according to room occupied.
Astoria, July 15, 1878.
i
T)ALACE LODGING HOUSE.
( Alisky & Hegele's new building)
Corner of Morrison and Third streets,
PORTLA, OREGON,
"Furnished rooms In suits, or single, br
iuc uuy, wees uruiumu. ...
Miss'H.MENEFEE, Lessee.
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BROEMSER, -
PBOnilETOE.
Fresh oysters, and other deli
cacies oi tne season, served m.
every style.
Onnosite the Telegraph office. Suuemouhd
street, Astoria, Oregon.
KS-MEALS AT ALL IIOURSffO.
ASTORIA CANDY FACTORY
AND
OYSTEK SALOON
HAVING ENLARGED TffY 'STORE: T
have now on hand the largest and best
assortment of plain and Trench candies ia
town, also, all kinds of
CAKES, CRACKERS AND BISCUITS.
All of which 1 offer for sale at the lowest
cash price, wholesule and retail at
SCHMSER'S CONFECTIONERY.
Opposite the bell tower.
Retail candy from 25 to "73 cents per pound.
Fresh Eastern and Shoalwater
bay oysters served in every style
131URPIX aiOUSE,
D. L. TURPIN - PKOPKIRTOli,
MAIN STREET.
Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson,
Astohia, OkkcJox.
Board and lodging per week $S
Board per day ..
Single Meal
Tne table Avill be supplied at all times with
the best the market affords.
JUST RECEIVED BY
AT THE
I. X. L. STORE!
Corner Main and Conconily streets.
lushing Goods, which
rates.
FROM A SUFFERER.
Do not fail, if bad health you'r afraid of,
Of knowing exactly what youY bread k
maaeof.
Sow allow me to tell you, for experience I'v9
h:ul I'm sure.
Nothings worse for the stomach than wbea
you'r yeast powder's not pure.
Oh, then be careful in future, you know
what's at stake,
Iet me advise you (for I know now) rba ,
brand to take.
iet your grocer give you no other kind for
this Is guaranteed.
You use Donnolly's Yeast Powder and of
neaiuxpure anu ugut ore auyo-u r
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