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Astoria, Oregon, Saturday Morning, March 1, 1879.
Yol. Yin.
No. 50.
How Railronds are Built.
A great many people do not un
derstand bow it is that poor peo
ple can enjoy railroad facilities.
The Coos bay News, commenting
upon the building of the proposed
road between that place and Rose
burr, takes the ground that there
is not money enougli in the two
counties to construct it. To -which
the Plaindealer replies: "Its rea
soning, even from this premise, is
very erroneous. In the iirst place,
the proposed road would cost but
little over half a million of dollars.
Of this amount the iron and roll
ing stock would represent one
half the ties and grading the re
mainder. Now, the iron and stock
can be purchased on twenty years'
time, a moderate rate of interest,
and a mortgage given on the road
for security. The grading can be
done by the citizens of both coun
ties, and for their pay they can be
riven stock in the road. The tim
ber will be gladly donated, and the
various sawmills will cut it, and
likewise take stock for their pay.
This we know; therefore, it will
be seen that if local corporations
take the matter in hand but a
very small outlay of cash would
be required. If the road is built
by foreign capital, our people will
of course, be compelled to pay for
it, and they will be charged
as high rate of interest as
the monopoly wishes to levy. Had
they not, then, as well pay for it in
the first place? As to outside
j-ninl Viavinnr "mndf rions bav the
,.. r b - . v-'-wy.n
second shipping point in Oregon
there is no proof for the News1
assertions in this fact. The ocean
is a highway open to all competi
tors. If one vessel overcharges
its patrons, another vessel is called
to their assistance. A railroad is
vastly different. When one is
constructed the people have no
recourse but to patronize it, though
at the same time they may be fos
tering a monopoly that is crushing
them. A road built by foreign
capital is infinitely superior to
none at all. No one will deny
that But if one can be built by
home capital is it not much better?
Resources of Oregon.
In loeking: over the essentials
that figure prominently in the pros
perity of a state, says the Wash
iagton Republic, we find that Ore
gon lias commercial position,
breadth of area, salubrity of cli-
'mate, fertility ot soil, and an un
bounded latent resource, which
places her .at once in a condition
to successfully compete with any
state or territory on the Pacific
slope for congressional favor, and
the attention of immigration.
She is particularly favored in re
gard to commercial position, and
will ultimately build up a large
commercial trade with the north
ern territory, San Francisco, China,
Japan, and the islands of the sea.
Her rapid development will soon
force eastern land communication
mid connect her with the principal
cities of the Atlantic states.
Oregon, possesses more arable
land than any state or territory on
t the Pacific slope, anp! lias un
claimed thousands of acres, aynit
ing development. The salubrity
pf climate is remarkable consider
ing her geographical position.
Her valleys fringed with lines of
evergreens, give her a vernal as-
pect through the heat of summer,
which is, however, not of that sul
try character that characterizes
the temperature of the Atlantic
slope. There are climatic changes,
but they are not of that sudden
severe nature that mark the cli
matic features of the eastern sea
board. Her soil is rich and susceptible
of propagating all classes of ce
reals, fruits and vegetables. In
fact, all of the natural elements,
that combine to form state pros
perity, are lavishly bestowed upon
her. Oregon is young in develop
ment. Her resources are immense.
She wants capital and population.
With these vitalizing factors she
will march forward rapidly in the
path of progress.
The seamen, engineers, labor
ers, and employes of the Australian
Steamship Navigation company in
Sydney have been on a strike be
cause that companr employs Chi
nese to a large extent on board
their steamers. As soon as ves
sels come into Sydney the Euro
peans leave off work and go ashore.
Many of the vessels are now laid
up, some have cargo on board and
cannot be unloaded.
"Whenever the people of the up
per country decide to store wheat at
Astoria in the future, there will be no
lack of accommodations for storage.
There is now storage capacity here
sufficient to keep the docks free with
any sort of dispatch of ships. No
vessels ever yet remained over a month
jf. Acf-Tinn fnv nnrrrrx TYiifmi,m-az,Tmc-x
i"ras4u T rtvtyy--
gels here now, however, that have
waited in Portland some four, some
nine months.
WANTS, LOST, FOUND, ETC.
alKL WANTED. To act as nurse ami
perform light house work in a family at
Fort Canity. Inquire at Til IS OFFICE.
T AUXDItY FOR SALE
Inuuire at the
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Astoria Steam laumlrv.
J.T. BOKCHEIIS. Proprietor,
Astoria. Oregon.
TO LOAN,
security.
a-it
-61,000 on approved real estate
Apply to
HELL & MEACHEX.
Attonieys-at-Law, Astoria.
HOVSETO LET. A nice residence, new,
containing six rooms, will be ready for
a tenant any time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
5511 THIS OFFICE.
lTOTICE. All persons are hereby notified
JJi not to pay If. F. Wiekham anv tax due
the city, he having been dismissed from the
office of Sittcrintendciit of streets of the city
of Astoria, and not authorized to collect
taxes. J. H. I). fillAY.
Acting Mayor.
OLD FAFE11S, We have a valuable lot of
old irapers on hand, just the thing for
making scrap-books, or what housewives
need for shelf covers. "Will be sold in lots to
suit purchasers at M cents per loi), First
come, first served.
ASTOKIAX OFFICE.
NOTICE. The annual meeting of the legal
voters of school district No. 1, Clatsop
county, Oregon, will be held at the school
house, on Alain street, in Astoria, on Mon
day, March 5, 187a at 7 o'clock i m.. for the
purpose of electing one Director for three
years ; one Clerk for one war, and to lew a
fix to support a school in said district for the
ensuing year, and to transact such other
business as may come before the meeting.
By order of Hoard of I irectors.
0-10d .i. (i. 11USTLEK, Clerk.
Fish Commissioner Xoticc.
THE UXDERSKJXEI) FISH COMMIS
sloner for Washington territory, hereby
gives notice that he will visit all the canner
ies on the Washington territory side of the
river, from the lirst to the 'twentieth of
March, and after that will be at Brookficld
for the rest of the season.
ALIIERTF. STREAM.
XoitTir Cove, W. T., Feb. 17, I87y.
Fisli Commissioners Xotice.
TW-OTICE IS 11EHEUY 01 VEX THAT
JJ the undersigned, having been dnlv ap
iiomted deputy for Clatsop count v. bv C
Lieiiemveber, Fish Commissioner, under the
laws of the State of Oregon, will he in readi
ness from and after this date, to issue li
censes, at 1:1s olhce up stairs, corner of Cass
and Sqt'iuocqhe streets. Astoria. Oregon.
Poisons sending in applications for licen
will ple:ise send Xo. of boat ami the name
nses
of
the fisherman or captain of the hoar.
H. B. FEHOUSOX.
Deputy Fish Commissioner.
rpo WHOM IT 3LVY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that all persons
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in anv wav
occupying any noninimf the laud or 'beach
surrounding TOXOUE POINT, or upon anv
part of the Henry 3Iarlin land claim in fh.r-
sop coumy, Stiite of Oregon, without permis
sion from the undersigned ; and also rrom
setting out fires upon said claim, wherebv the
stwmiag umuemuty manv xv be injured
VAN D'CSEX & "iiliOAVN. "
PerA.VAxDusK?c.
Astoria, Oct. 5. 1S77.
if
WHOLESALE TRADE.
G. W. HUWIE
Corner of Water arid Olney Streets,
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ASTORIA, jpG0N.
WHOLESALE EALER IN
(4roct5ieS
AND
PROVISIONS
kxc,
J53CC2W.
AGENT POIl THE
Goto City apical Ms.
Fishermen's and
Cannery Supplies,
A SPJEC1AXTY.
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COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET LINES 'SOLD AT SAN
FRANCISCO PRICES.
MISCELLANEOUS.
HAVING JUST HECETCED A new'stoctf
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND-
Geitf HUB GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
We respectfully invite the public to call and
inspect the same.
We have also receved a large stock of fine
CIGARS TOBACCO
"Which we are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectf ully,
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Ogx
VAN DUSEN & 00.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen.
If You Want to Select a Suit of
From the very best stock in the city call at
. VAN DUSEN &Co.'s.
VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Are Agents in Astoria for the SIXGER anil
the WHITE
SEWING MACHM3.
Large stock constantly on hand.
CITY BOOK STORE,
MAIN ST., ASTORIA.
CJIAS. STJSVE5S & se:
Invite the attention of purchasers to their
stock, just laid in
The Finest Selection !
The Cheapest Prices!
The Greatest Worth!
RECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIARIES AND PUSSES
COMB AOTBRUSH POCKETS:
CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS,
ETC., ETC.;
PAINT PENCILS, UUTiAi'JiriiA
EXCELS10K DIAP.KS, BLANK
BOOKS, STATIONEEA, ETC.
05TA11 goods sold :-.t lowest cash prices.
CHAS. STKVEXS & SON.
Citv Book Store to TJain street, two doors
tfoni Ihe Pioneer Besteiunnt. opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Btadar.
LADIES'PANCYBOARD ETC.;
unT.-n pv.ns AND PENCILb:
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BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING .'AND INSURANCE.
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
- - - OREGON.
ASTORIA,
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE nOUKS-From S o'clock A. M.
until 4 o'clock i m.
Hone Mutual Insurance Co,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. F. IlouoiiTOX.. ."President
Chas. K. Stoky Secretary
Hamilton Loyd. t . ., fn w
Gko. L. Stoky. Agents for Oregon
Offick Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Poktl.vxd, Okeuon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1S77 335,511 M
Assets, Jan. 1, 1878- .. 578,0(55 85
Liabilities
Losses v.npaid.
.S3.G3S37
luvuiemis
.. l.!W7 00
5.505 37
Surplus for Property Holders..
....$572,470 47
.Losses paid In Oregon m six years$ll4,5l6 72
I. TV. CASE, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
$673000,O0O CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
north british and mercan
tile of london and
SnnctiottofWhrt"
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Kepresentinff a capital of SG7,000,000.
A. VAX DUSEX. Agent.
conrarcitciAi. rarioar
ASSURANCE COMPANY
Capital $ ! 2,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSOX, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
firemen's iram
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAX.IFOKAIA.
ORGANIZED IX 1SC3.
Total LoMs Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,435 Q5.
F. C IIOLDEX, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Over !
BUT
S. LOEB se Snrreiereil!
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
A FULL pi nTUf UP FOR MEX
LINE OF uLUIillMu AXD1SOYS.
Gents Furnishing Goods;
ALSO :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
AI.SO :
"Watches, Jewelry, Slarine, ami Opera
Glasses, etc.;
Besides a ciioiee lot ot
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
"Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
K4. WEB,
:MAIN- ST., - - - ASTORIA, OGX.
MAGNUS C. CROSBY.
DEALER IX
Stoves, Tinware, and
House Furnishing Goods.
Hardware, Brass Goods,
Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Irc'n,
Copper. Brass, and Zinc.
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LAESEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocer
AXD DEALER IX
CROCKERY, GLASS,
AND 'PLATED WARE,
Flour and Feed !
53?" I am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods in my line, at the
lowest cash prices. Patronage Is respectfully
solicited, References : My patrons.
E. S. LAESEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
JPURJS CHER
VINEGAR!
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
fe& X J&. 3Efc. $ Jfc& SCi
EsFThls is the best quality of vinegar that
is made ; it is warranted pure cider vinegar,,
put up by an Oregon factor, and persons in
want of a good article, wholesale or retail,
are invited to call on
E. S. LAESEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria.
SOMETHING
"AT I CHESTIJTJTst
NEW ORLEANS SUG-
J j AR AND MOLASSES,
CRYSTAL DRIP SYR
UP, PICKLED HERRINGS,,
OILEDvCIDER,
rM3TFORNrarJTGS:
AND DRIED GRAPES
WHICH ARE BET
TER THAN ANY'
RAISINS IN THE
MARKET.
AT GEARHART'S
Washington Market,.
Main Street, Astoria Oregon,
JBEJRGMAJSr tO BERRY
RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN
tion of the public to the fact that the
above Market will always be supplied with a
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED MEATS!
"Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholesale
and retail. Special attention given to suppli
ng ships.
D. K. Warrkx. C.A. McGtrtftK
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus and Cass street,.
ASTOIUA. ohegon.
WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor
(Successors to Hobsun ik Warren. .
Wholosalo and Retail Dealers in all kinds
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full HneofPamily Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES. ETC.
csrButtor, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
&& Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
WINES AND LIQUOES,.
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON,.
MARTEL BRANDY,
HENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS
BOTTLE BEER.
These goods will only he sold at wholesale,
and at lowest figures. Come and suiuplrt
them before purchasing elsewhere,
X STRAUSS,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.,
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