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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 9, 1879)
3. glxs HiX3j steimi. ASTORIA OREGON ISSUED EVERY MORNING. .Mondnr Excepted), JLirttii Buv"Hhq Cwu Street. Terms of Subscription : borvcfi'by Carrier, per t7oek .25 Uont? Gout by mail, four months...... ?i 0(1 Sont by niil, cne year JJ 00 Free of Postage to Subscribers. c33".'ivcrtioiuents inserted by tho year at die rate of $1 30 per snuare per month. Transient advertising, by the day -or wook. fifty cents per s ius.ro for ouch insertion. THE CITY. ZWThe I) wiv AsroiiiAX will he acnt bji mailat7tcmt a wnUi.frccof potaijc. llcno frx wUtt cmtamtUrfc absence from the r7 can haiv Tjik ArouiAN fof'W Uiem. Daiia Wici:ma cuiiiuns to any pnt-oiTtec with out atiatiitmal crpuutc. Address man he ctmnu'd a, oft ma d&nrcd. Jcavc ordort at 'the counliiui room. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENT. Valentines, all "kinds, C. A. May's Fresh oysters in every style and ?at all hours at the Pioneer restaurant. Fresh California roll butter, or vmges, lemons, awl limes at the grocery .store of .J. Strauss. -"Shipmasters wishing to secure seamen can have their wants supplied by calling at the Chicago house, !Main street. J. Shan received a large lot of the lxvst qualilv of keioene (Evening Light). 1 the Hera lat evening. Call around and leave your orders. The Pal.aci:. The popular lodging house, on the corner of Third and Mor Tison streets is one of the most attrac tive slopping places in Portland. Th" rooms aie large, well ventilated and handsomely furnished, and everything is kept neat and clean. Miss Menefee personally superintends the house, and that of itself is a guarantee. -of coin fort. Parties locking for ro'jms should visit the Palace. Portland Evening Tele gram. The Idaho vrill arrive to-day and probably sail hence for San Francisco. The Hera arrived last night in tow of the General Canby, and is now -safely in port. A large number of masks will be Teceived at Adlcr's Monday evening. Patrons intending to attend the mas querade are invited to call. By request Adler has a lot of valentines "mean enough for any one" he also has them sweet for lovers. Call around and see. Mrs. Gindcr, next door to TriE Astokian office, will have something mice to show the ladies of Astoria on Tuesday next. Bear this in mind. Chamber of Commerce dispatches -yesterday inform us that the steamship Great Republic was receiving cargo in San Francisco for Astoria and Port land.. -a Mr. Denver arrived in the city last evening from Nehalein valley. He reports from six to ten and in some places fifteen inches of snow, from the head oi the Klaskani to Nehalem. Mrs. Col. James Taylor, and Mr. G. W. Humes names appears in the passenger list of the Elder, sailing from San Francisco yesterday. The lino broke before we got the entire list. Canncrymen and business men in general will do well to examine Adler's new stock -of Blank-books and Stationery which he bought in the East and offers at less than Portland prices. Prison scenes in Portland are thus referred to by a cotemperary: "Half a dozen women held a vocal con cert this afternoon at the county jail and deluged the floor with tears of sympathy. The prisoners seemed to be somewhat affected by tho exhibi tion. Some logs in Oregon as well as others in California are worthy of special mention, notably those pro duced at the camps around Knappa, One tree iput into the river by A. Knapp last week will make lumber enough to half load a barkentine. The logs near the butt were of a di- ameter such as to make it impossible e tii- irr j... J--...-1- i.. ., lur JLUX. Jxuapp to iuuuu uiu upper edge with his fingers as he, stood on the ground by the side of it, and he is not a small man. They were hauled to the shute by Mr. Crawford, who is entitled to the appellation of the bos3 teamster of this coast, in a logging camp. These log3 were for G. W. Humes Astoria mills. The Railroad Prospect. Mr. John Williamson of this city started in about a week ago to test the minds and the hearts of the peo ple of Astoria on the proposed rail road prospects. He has not found one single individual, rich or poor, but who is soundly in favor of the road, and all pledge from one-third to one-fourth of their property in favor of its construction. He has resolved upon this plan, and now asks us to inquire: "what dc.es the Oregon Central, or any company want Astoria to do, to insure the building of the road?" If Mr. Gaston, or Mr. Koe hlcr will answer this question satis factorily, and pledge themselves, or either of them, to build the road in s'de of three years, the Astoria public will meet them a long ways inside of Vielr most sanjnins expectations. Lt us have an answer. Then together we will begin, "looking towards the east." illarr'ajre of .T. W. RoT. We are in receipt of cards announc ing the marriage, at Forest Grove on the Oth inst., of Mr. J. W. Rbb, of tho firm of Robb & Fulton Astoria, and Miss Josie M. Curtis. We extend the customary congratulations, and wishes that joy may attend them through life. Mr. and Mis. Robb ar rived in the city last evening and were welcomed by a host of friends. The Astoria Braes Band subsequently tendered them a serenade of their choicest music. Icath Jy Drowning. Oscar, only son of councilman John McCinn of this city, met with an untimely death by drowning yes terday. The little fellow was four years of age. He was at play in the shop of his father on the roadway, only a few moments before his death, when he left, and his fattier supposed he had gone to the house, near by; but it seems that he walked out on a log on the beach near by, and was dead when found drowned, within sight of the door of his parents. Snw on the Coast Range- Private letters from Tillamook in form us that there was ten feet of snow on the "divide," between Tilla mook and Yamhill counties, and that the mail carrier, Mr. Walden, had barely escaped with his life on the last trip across the mountains. He lost two horses, and laid out two nights in the snow. There is no use talking; Astoria -should be the headquarters of residents of Tillamook county. We showed them facts in extens in Augtist 1873. We can reproduce them, if people are so forgetful as not to recollect them. Xo More Dead-faeadt. The post-office department has ordered a new postage stamp to be used on letters not prepaid. Hereto fore a letter being posted, and want ing a stamp, has been held in the office at which it was mailed. The postmactcr at his office then writes a letter to the individual addressed, saying that such a letter not prepaid was sent to tho postmaster at the office of its destination, who is charged with, the amount due, and to collect the sum from the person addressed on the delivery of the letter. A new stamp has also been ordered to be put on the letter after it passes into the hands of the carrier, who then becomes responsible for the collection of the postage. Notice. A special meeting of the A. 0. H. is hereby called foi Sunday, the 9th of February, 1879, at the Chamber of Commerce, at 2 o'clock p. m. by re quest of several members. Business of importance. p. jj. Fox President. People who receive their papers j through the carriers would An ov j ceedingly well by putting little boxes , vr.!. - .... ! v im i uuvurmg, at their "ate3 JH would save them from thn iir. j the pilferers gaze, from the jaws ofj I bird dogs and the hidi winds tv1,'i, ( sometimes carry them off and casts the blame of not getting the paper on the carrier, or your neighbor. Put up j a box at your gate, if it is only a 'cigar box. A IV'otcd Rascal. Perhaps we should not commit any grave mistake were we to class this fellow C. M. McCrary, arrested by Chief Barry on Thursday, as a noto rious rascal. It appears that when he came to Oregon, several months ago, he wormed himself into the good graces of a widowed lady of this city bearing the name of McCrary, and passed himself off upon her as a nephew. The old lady was possessed of too much good sense to believe all that he had to say, and with the ex ception of a weeks board, smuggled out of the family, he left Astoria not financially advanced in conse quence of his visit here. But while in Astoria he managed to con nect himself by implication with T. DeWitt, north east corner of Fifth and Olive (or Oliver) streets, St. Louis, and was veiy solicitous at the post office here for mail matter belonging to John D.fHolmes. His transactions with the firm of Hodge, Davis & Co. vill undoubtedly secure him steady employment in the Oregon peniten tiary for a term of years, and if the j revelations made respecting the names of DeWitt. and John D. Holmes will serve as any clue to unravel the in3'stcry of his origin, the authorities are welcome to use it. He was quite free with Mr. 0. P. Whitelaw, claimed to be acquainted with Mr. Whitelaw's friends aud family m St. Louis, also w ith friends and relatives of CoL R. R. Spedden, at Sedalia, Mo., but as" Col. Spedden was clerk of the court here, perhaps this pretended Mc Crar deemed it imprudent to make his acquaintance too cheerfully. It is our opinion that he is not alone in his crimes, but that he belongs to a regu larly organized gang, and has filled the double capacity of thief and spy on his present trip to Oregon. Government Bonds. It must bo observed by all how readily the four per cent, bonds of the government are being taken. Sub scriptions to this loan are so readily taken here in Oregon that the natural inquiry follows, why is this so? The legal rate of interest in Oregoa is tun per cent. , but often borrowers pay the broker 12 to 15 per cent, how is it theii that people having surplus balances to invest put it into government bonds which only pay four per cent, per annum? The question is easily an swered when it is understood that the bonds of the government are exempt from taxation, and here in Astoria for instance, by adding state, county, school, poll, and city taxe3 together, we find our assessments aggregating about five per cent, annually which, j added to the four per cent, paid on the bonds by the government, makes an aggregate of nine per cent, per annum upon the money so invested, or within one per cent per annum of of the legal rate of interest, besides which; the bonds may be registered, and if they should then he destroyed by fire they can be easily replaced without the extra and additional tax paid for insurance, which in this city is a very considerable item, aud thus it may readily be seen that the man who places his money in the four per cent, government bonds has a decided advantage over the man who invests his money in buildings, and other property exposed, alike to the tax gatherers and the chances of losses by iire. On the 7th inst. we gave our views in brief upon tho laws of usury; a few days prior to that we gave a paragraph upon the matter of build ing a new school house. Now we should like to have the bona fide tax payere of Astoria put all of this and that together, and ask themselves seriously if they believe we can afford to build a school house in this district, this year or next, upon a direct tax? We hardly think they can agree to it. But if this district can borrow raoney of the state university, or other state funds, on long time, mortgaging the school property to pay the debt when fc Decomes ue- PernaP3 we can t-ien !...:? J ....'U.n.l Iw.hoq. 1-mh in Till 'L5r uuiiu a auuuwj iiwiwsi can wo do so by a direct tax on the pe0ple W- H. Bloom, the reputed agent of the Philadelphia Combination com pany has bilked the Olympia Courier office out of abdl for printing. The press are requested to give him a line, that he may the sooner hang himself. Odd Sea-Saws. I saw a cow-hide in the grass, A rush-light on the floor; I saw a candle-stick in mud, And a bell-pull on the door. I saw a horse-fly up a creek, A cat-nip at her food; I saw a chestnut-bur, and heard A shell-bark in the woods, 1 saw a jack-i lane off a board, A car-spring off the track; I saw a saw-dust off the floor, And then a carpet-tack. I saw a monkey-wrench a hat, From a fair lady's pate. I saw a rattle-sna'ke a bird, An hogs-head on the plate. I saw a brandy-mash a glass, 1 saw a shooting-star I heard the corn-stalk in the field, And pig iron crow-bar. I saw a pin-wheel off a post, And a wheel-right in a shoo; I saw a gm-sling on a bar, 1 saw a ginier-pop, I saw a horse-fly o'er a field, I saw an ox-foast too ; I saw a shad-roe and clam-bake, And saw a chicken-stew: I saw a sword-fish from a bank, 1 heard the water-spout, 1 saw tobacco-spit, and then I heard an eve-ball out. I saw a fence-rail at the din, A lovely strain a sweet spit-loon, And then I went away. "Stray Gemn. The ZJIasqucrade. At present in Astoria the topic of conversation in social circles is the coming masquerade. We have en deavored, to the best of our ability, to secure a list of names and characters for publication on the morning follow ing the event, but in spite of all our efforts, pledges of secresy, oaths of office, etc., etc., we are unable to find out, except that all the young ladies, and young men, together with a right smart sprinkle of old folk, are prepar ing for a joyous time, and if we do not get the names, and characters personated, in time for publication on Saturday morning, a little birdwill bring it about for the day following. In this connection the committee desire us to say that any lady who wishes to attend the masquerade in costume, can leave her name with Mrs. Steers, at the Bee-Hive store, in order that each one may be furnished with the necessary blanks. Gentle men can obtain the blanks of Mr. J. E. Thomas, at Dements -drug store. Troposcd Telephone. Mr. Leahy, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company, expects to be in Astoria in a few days to examine the route for constructing a telephone line from Astoria to Point Adams lignt-house via Williams & Co's can nery and Fort Stevens. AROUND THE CITY. The services at Presbyterian hall this morning and evenincr. will he eondueted by the Kev. R. i. Stubbs, of Portland. All arc invitee1. Divine worship will he conducted in the Congregational church this morning and evening by the pastor Kev. J. T. Wolfo. Morninc subiecr. "Tim Trinity.-- Evening subject, '-The value ol xruin." Capt. T. G. Hustler wishes to give everybody timely notice that if that school tax is not paid within a few days costs will certainly follow. Trenchard & Upshur have at their store samples of cedar net floats made by Pixlev. at Westport, and which will be furnished in quantities to suit at S3 00. Call at Mrs. Derby's wlien yon wish any article in the millinery line. Trimmed hats selling at cost. Tour complexion is sallow, and skin yellow-, your liver is affected. Obtain'from your druggist a bottle of Plunder's Oregon Blood Puriiier. Keep your blood pure and your health musfbe, good, the great purifier is Plunder's Oregon Blood Purifier. All Astoria druggists have it now. A small house to let in a desirable, locality for residence. Inquire at this office. A stunningly beautiful selection of valentiaes were opened at the City Book store last week. Call around anil see them. If you want anything in the line of Cigars, Tobacco. Notions, Fruits, etc., call at Fosters, on the Roadway. P. J. Goodman, on Main street, has just received the latest and most fash ionable style of gent and ladies boots, shoes, etc Mr. J. Stewart. stone and marble cutter of Astoria will guarantee satis faction to all ordering work of him, and will do a better iob for less mowey than any outside workman. His work in the cemetery here should be, sufficient recom mendation. Before you let your con- I tracts for work of this kind it would be well to call upon ivir. Stewart. Parties in want of good Cdar Shingles will do well to apply to II. C. Comegys.Kalama, W.T. Fresh oysters in every style at Schtnecrs. Sec advertisement. Peter Runev Is still in the market j with all kinds of building materials m his line. Has just received 100.000 lath. 2,000 bushels of sand, aivd a large stoek of first quality of brick at his warehouse foot of Benton street. Get vonr baskets died for a httle m;Mim if TViilnv: Wood of all kinds, and a splendid 'lot of pitch wood, at Gray's wharf, for sale in lots to suit purchasers. i Fresh i Bailey's. fruits and vegetables at i New invoice of those Medallion Roiiges at Magnus C Crosby's. MISCELLANEOUS. CTJ2VEXS & Jorx.ix, ASTORIA, OREGON. Trucking, Drayfng, ana Ceneral Team Work Done to order, and satisfaction guaranteod. a" Wood for sale, and delivered to order. r T. RE ID, CALEDONIA SALOON. Comer of Front and A streets. PORTLAND --- - OREGON esrLate butcher in the Central Market. pHAS. A. 3IAY, dealer in Forcign and Bomcsti Fruits, Nuts, Candies, Yankee Notions, Toys. Finest brand's of CIGAKS AND TOBACCO. Chenanuis stieet, - Astoria. XyiEIilAir TURXER. BOOT BLACK, OCCIDENT SITAVING SALOON. astorta, Oregon. Astoria Liquor Store, AUG. DANIELSON, Proprietor. Water st. Roadway, - Astoria, Oregon. Importer and dealer in WIftES, LIQUORS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaRS. Sole agent for the celebrated STONEWALL WHISKEY. Branch of MARX & JORGENSEN, Portland. Washington Tffarket, Jilolp XLrecU Astoria Oregon, BEJiGMAN c0 BBUJIY TF,Sl:CTFULLY CALL TME ATTKN i t;on of the public to the fact that the above Market will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH ANlTcURED MEATS! Which will bopold at loweFtr.ites, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to aopplj ne shins. D. K. Warrkn. C. A. McGciaa Astoria Market ! Corner of Clienamusaud Cassstreetu. ASTORIA. OK EG ON. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor (Successors to Ilcbson it TTatrr--. Wholesalo andltetail Dealer? in all felnas o Fresh and Cured fifreatsl A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETCC. t&r Butter, Eggs, Choose, etc constantly on hand, esr Ships supplied at the lowest rates. IT 1S A POSITIVE TRUTH That housekeepers can do better by dealing nfrs can do better bv deal WITiT, on Main street, as witn J. it- whit, on .Mam st he keeps the best of FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS. LIQUORS AND CIGARS. SMOKED SALMON, B0L0GNE SAUSAGE, JERKED ELK MEAT, And also from Clatsop everv other dav FRESH BUTTER, EUGS, CHEESE, CLAMS, DUCKS. CHICKENS, And everything that is needed in the cook- j Ins line at .the lowest llvlne prices. Call and examine before purchasing else where. J. K. WI11T. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. HAS. STEVBWS fc SHS Inite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid in The Finest Selection I The Cheapest Prices I The Greatest Worth lv RECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHAIOIS, ETC., ETC.; LADIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.? GOLD PENS AND PENCILS: PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. S5"A11 poods sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. City Book Store to Main street, two doers from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite tt& bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. Ohaeles Heilboks, MANUPACTUREH OF And Dealer in RJRNITUREand BEDDING ALSO IMPORTER. OF CARPETS. OIL CLOTHS. "WALL TAPER, SHADES, j-tc. JS""Ail kinds of repairing promptly at tended to. Mid furniture made to. order. CgfA full Ikk; of picture inonldnigs ard ti .ones, brackets, window cornices, etc. "3T"Full xteckand lowest prices, corner t Suejnocxha :uul Main stteet. AMoria. v A mm CBAHCL 1WILI. SELL ANY Oil ALL OP THE -following described projrty, viz . 160 Arrc, Sec. 22, T. &, J, of B. S TY.esV southeast quarter. Ah-'o, in Olneys Astoria lots J, 2, 3, -ami 4, In RlotSt W Lois a, 4. Tk, and I, in Block 3 JO; lots 2 anrt 4, in Blocli ISO; ama "Lo$ 3. in Block i2; Nrth liair or Block . U 1-2 acrou DAVID IKQALLS Astyria, Oregon, Dec 10, iSTe. &-&&A f?