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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1879)
0 g?ft ailij QBiGximx. ASTORIA OREGON ISSUED EVERY MORNING, (Monday Excepted). IK C. IREIA'I : : PUBLISHER. Astoria, JjitUdivj, Ca.ts Street. Terms of Subscription : crved by Carrier, per treok .25 Cente Sent by mail, four months .- $3 00 Sent by mail, cne year. - 0 00 Free of PostaKe to Subscribers. OB" Advertisements inserted by the year at the rnto of SI "0 per square per month. Transient advertis-ins, by the day or vrcck, fifty cents per square for oach insertion. THE CITY. ZST'Thc Daily Astortan will he pent by mail alh cent a mn nth. free of portage. Ueart t who amlcmvlatcabsenccfrmn the citu can have Yjtb Astojuax fallow them. Daily or Wkkkia edition la any poxl-officc with htt adilUional crjKnsc AMrca&x may he ciuinycd ax oftai ax desired. Leave orders at Vk- amniina room. Onion sets and garden seeds at J. W. G earh arts. The steamship Idaho arrived at Sub. Francisco on the 26th. Beautiful, buautiful, beautiful, lovely weather yesterday. . The schooner Enterprise is loading in San Francisco for Shoahvater bay. It is said that the ship Taber has -sailed from Philadelphia for Astoria. It is a fact that Win. Edgar keeps the best cigars in the city. Smokers -all say so. The British ship James Wlshart js reported at Auckland, February 3d, for Astorbi. Mr. Joseph Hume lias received his contract made while in New York for the catch of 1870. If the weather continues this nice the promenades of Astoria will be ex tensively patronized to-morrow. Sheriff John Brown of Pacific -county passes up the river to-day with an insane patient for Steilacoom. A private letter informs us that Mr. J. L. Stout of Sea Yiew, is rapidly improving, and will soon be restored to health. m m The steamship California will sail for Sitka this morning. She has a full and valuable cargo perhaps $75,000. - Portland is afflicted with counter feit half dollars. Restauranters, bar kers and small dealers seem to be anost generally victimized. Mr. F. B. Elbcrson will be a pas senger to Sau Francisco by the Great Republic. His sojourn in the golden city will be but a brief one. Messrs. W. V. Parker, J. W. Ilobb, C. A. McGuire, and other As- torians in attendance upon business at Portland have returned. Capt. Evans of the British bark tscawfell was here as mate in the ship Beecroft last time. The Scawfell has part of a cargo for Portland. We understand that Col. James Taylor contemplates constructing a new residence upon the site of the old mansion on Wall street in the spriug. We learn incidentally that super intendent Leahy says a telegraph line can be built from Astoria to fort Stev ens and point Adams without cable. Carl Adler has secured the .servi ces of an expert watchmaker, and is now prepared for business in that line. All work warranted. Repairing of all kinds done neat and cheap. We are greatly surprised to hear that the schooner Hera has been li belled on account of her late strand ing. Mr. Morgan goes to Portland to-day to file the bond for her release. It is rumored that the Oregon Steam Navigation company have pur chased the ships "Valley Forge aud Garibaldi, now at Astoria, and will place them in the coal trade between Puyallup and Astoria and Portland. The steamer Thomas Corwin, in the United States revenue marine, has been instructed to remain at Bakers bay with banked fires during stormy weather, ready to render assistance to vessel should any be needod. The Ton d Xet. The annexed diagram illustrates the pond-net, extensively used on the lakes of Michigan and elsewhere, and which will be introduced on the Col umbia river the ensuing season by Messrs. Kelly & Graham: o A represents the pond, which is 28 feet square, and 2-i feat deep, worked with under blocks. The pond is made of 2S thread, and Mr. Kelly informs us -that it will probably last three or four seasons. B represents the mouth of the pond, which is also 24. feet' deep, with an opening of ten feet, made of 2 thread. C represents the heart, which has a run of about seven rods on either side, 24 feet deep. D represents the lead, 80 rods long, and 2-t feet deep. The whole is fast ened to piles, disignated bjr stars, and can bo operated safely and expe ditiously by two men. Mr. Kelly has had considerable experience in the use of the pond-net, and is very confident of the success of his present enterprise. A Flinjj at Astoria Repelled. srKCIAL TO THE ASTORIAK. UrPER Astoria, Feb. 273 1879. In looking over the columns of a Port land paper, called the Resources of Oregon and Washington, I noticed a reproduction of some of the weighty arguments of the Portland board of trade, to convince the commercial world that Portland was, and still is, the most advantageous sea-port and mart for trade in Oregon. Hear the overwhelming arguments published to an enlightened commercial world. First, "there is no danger from winds, or storms, or anything else, after a vessel has proceeded eighteen miles beyond the Columbia bar, up the river, or while lying at Portland. There a vessel is completely land locked, and however great a storm may be upon the sea, or at the mouth of the river, its effects are never felt at Portland." This is certainly a con vincing argument for the safety of a vessel after being dragged by tug boats a hundred and fifteen miles into the interior of the country, among the hills, where she can be made fast at each end from each bank of the creek. No one can dispute this argument as to the safety of the vessel when she gets there, and is made fast, jis sug gested above. They do not tell you, however, that no vessel gets to Port land without entering the mouth of the Columbia, aud passing the stormy port of Astoria. The second argument used is, "that carbuncles and other rubbish on the sides (they should have said on the bottom), are completely carried away by the fresh water while going up the river, ana winie loading at Portland." Ihis weighty argument in favor of a sea-pert in the interior of the country will not be disputed. Another argu ment used is this: "It is the onlv port in Oregon having railroads, (aft together 250 miles long), and three or more river transportation com panies, owning 15 or 10 steamers, carrying wheat from the upper coun tries to the Portland grain warehouses at competing, or opposition rates of freights." That argument will of course go far to convince the world, that Portland is the sea port, whether there is water or not. Here conies the clinching argument to prove beyond a doubt that Port land is the sea port. Hear it: "It is therefore claimed by Portland ship pers of wheat and flour, tliat thev can load vessels much cheaper than at Astoria, while all the foreign vessels which are loaded at Portland, receive five shillings more per tun for freight than at Astoria." That, of course, r ) sets aside every doubt in. the matter; because a foreign vessel, contrary to the laws of the United States, is per mitted to do a coasting trade, receiv ing a dollar per ton for carrying pro duce on our rivers, to the damage of our coasting trade and domestic com merce; therefore, "Portland is the sea port." Another varnished statement is made of this sert: "Eyen though a ves sel, while above Astoria, and sailing up the river, to or from Portland, should, through want of a pilot or other cause, deviate from, or mistake the deep river channel, no damage would result owing to the nature of the sand and the muddy bottom of the river." This gives the assurance, that no sea-going vessel .grounds, un less she gets out of the deep chan nel (say fifteen feet), and then she is in the mud. The argument is also used that Portland, being in the heart of an agricultural country, supplies needed can be cheaply procured, and the closing argumeut is. 'Fresh water costs nothing, being taken from, the river, which is melted snow from the mountains." I will here correct one slight mis statement made, it is this: "No sea going vessel has ever been lost above Astoria, either in the Columbia or Willamette rivers. " We have, seen two sea-going vessels wrecked above Asto ria; one upon a rock and the other upon a snag, or some unyielding sub stance; also, an ocean steamer comes into this port from up the Columbia, with a hole in her hull as large as a flour barrel, made by running upon a rock. 1 will make no further strict ures upon that shallow showing of the great advantages of Portland as a shipping point. Let us now look at the f icts which have caused Portland, to sit as a queen holding the trade, and absorbing all the agricultural profits of the Willamette, and other valleys m Oregon south, so, that the farmers have only, from their products been able to clothe and feed their families. If they have increased in wealth, it has been from the increased value of their lands, which were liber :illy donated by government ! The circumstances in relation to this mat ter, are these: At the discover' of gold in California, the principal pro ducts on this coast were produced in the Willamette vallev, and its wheat and flour was the staple of Oregon, and wheat was made a legal tender for all debts. This fact was-of great import ance to California, and the business men soon set on foot plans for con trolling the Oregon trade. For this purpose, they established mercantile houses as far in the interior, and as near the Willamette valley, as the small class of vessels then used in the coasting trade, (drawing usually about eight or nine feet of water,) could go. That place happened to be Portland, which had just been located and named. This was a shrewd plan for California; asshe wholly controlled the trade for twenty-five years, reaping an immense profit to the city of San Francisco, and establishing the queen city of Oregon where it now is, contrary to the laws governing transportation and trade. This was in a great meas ure accomplished by keeping up the cry of the "dangers of the Columbia bar," to prevent foreign vessels from approaching it, and thus keeping up the rates of insurance to nearly double of that to San Francisco. That hum bug however, is now dead, and the fact is fully established that the entrance to the harbor of Astoria is as good and safe as that to New York. This has been within, the last six years. Now the struggle is, to bring the products j of the whole Columbia river vallejr to J the natural sea-port, for shipment to every country on the globe where a good market can be found, and this, j in as cheap a way as possible, so as to ! afford to the producer, a living profit, which is his just due, and which tends, above all other things, to the growth and prosperity of the country. The question is not yet decided, but must be in a few years to come, whether Portland can always hold the rings and bolts to the Willamette val ley, swallowing all the profits of that ag ricultural region, and whether or not she can secure the same grasp upon eastern Oregon. This is what she. aims at, in her bitterness against As- toria, and in her efforts to prevent j improvement at the Cascades and I Dalles of the Columbia, so that the products of the upper Columbia region may be taken directly to Astoria with out paying tribute to Portland. If j Oregon continues to prosper a very j few years to come must decide this i matter; and also, in relation to a rail road to Astoria. The great and per manent interest of the state can not prosper until these improve ments are made. It has been said, ! by the wise man, that "there is noth j ing new under the sun;" but it strikes j me, that if he had lived until the wis- dom of this age was tested, he would 1 confess his error; for who ever seen, or heard of a sea-port being located in ! the interior of a country, at the base of snow capped mountains, then ask iug the government to appropriate the peoples money to dig a ditch to it for sea going vessels. And then to use the cogent argument, that vessels, af ter being dragged for over a hundred miles to the foot of the mountains, could be accommodated with "snow water directly from the mountain peaks." I am not sure of the amount that has been, appropriated for that purpose, but I think it approaches nearly a quarter of a million; which, if it had been expended to render the Columbia and her tributaries naviga ble fbr river steamers, and left the sea-port where the God of nature fixed it, Oregon would have been to day far more prosperous; the agricul tural interests would have been greatly benefitted, consequently every oilier permanent interest of the state. In dividual interest of monopolies and sharpers would have been set aside, for the general welfare of the whole people. Pioneer. AROUND THE CITY. Mrs. Steers wishes all those who have library books, that have been out over two weeks, to return them or pav a fine of five cents a day. from the fourth of March. At the Bee Ilive you will find hats, neckties, embroideries, ladies and ehil clrens underwear, gossamer cloaks and leggings, pictures and picture frames, books, dolls, and a variety of notions too numerous to mention, at greatly reduced figures, so as to make room for the spring goods. Give us a call as we are always happy to show our goods and tell our prices, so you can see what we have in, stock before purchasing. Oysters served in every style at the Walla Walla Restaurant Fresh oysters in everv stvle and at all hours at the Pioneer restaurant. Mr. J. Stewart, stone and marble cutter of Astoria will guarantee satis faction to all ordering vork of him, and will do a better job for less money than any outside workman. 1 lis work in the cemetery here should besuflicient recom niendation. Before vou let vour con tracts for work of this kind ir "would be well to call upon Mr. Stewart. Get your baskets filled for a little money at Baileys. Fresh oysters in every stvle at Sehmeers'. See advertisement A small house to let in a desirable locality for residence. Inquire at this office. Parties in want of good Cedar Shingles will do well to apply to II. C. Comegys, Kahuna, W. T. Call at Mrs. Derby's when you wish any article in the inilHnerv line. Trimmed hats selling at cost Keep your blood pure and vour health must be good, the meat purifier is Plunder's Oregon Blood'Purifier. All Astoria druggists have it now. Tour complexion is sallow, and skin yellow, your lier is affected. Obtain from your druggist a bottle of Plunder's Oregon Blood Purifier. Peter Runey Is still in the market with all kinds of building materials in his line. Has 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. If you want anything in the line of Cigars, Tobacco. Notions, Fruits, etc, call at. Fosters, &n 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. Fresh fruits and vegetables at Bailey's. JSew invoice of those Medallion Flanges at Magnus C. Crosby's. A fowl murder occurred m the rear of the Occident hotel in this city last night. Cooks have been detained to work no the case for to-morrow. Multnomah county bears the palm, at least we judge so. A woman living on Wallamet slough, recently gave birth to her twentieth child. If there be any in this part of the state who can show a better record than this, come to the front. m - -The Salem Statesman says: "We are under obligation to Hon. John Q. A. Bowlby, president of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce, for a copy of his annual report, which is quite an able document, setting forth the ad vantages and the future of Astoria as a commercial center." We were astonished yesterday, on stopping into the shop of C. H. Bain & Co., to see the extra large stock that he is carrying of first-class finish ing lumber, mouldings, etc. The stock is sufficient for a city of 17,000 inhabitants. "We are glad to know too, that he is well patronized ; at present he is preparing Rome new pews for the Presbyterhui church on Clatsop plains, rails and bannisters for the Clarendon hotel, blocks for Geo. W. Hume's mill, ete. Dealers in the line of house furnishing materials should call upon Bain & Co. Master Lloyd Yan Dusen met with quite a loss night before "last. Recently he went to Westport, accom panied by Master Robert Trenchard, where they each purchased a cow. Lloyd paid $40 00 for his, and was getting along nicely with his old stock and new purchase until night before last, when the Westpprt cow suicided; that is to say; she got into the barn loose, and fastening her horns into j the feed-box fell over and broke her ! neck. Nothing daunted Iiy the mis '. hap, however, Lloyd is still supply ; ing the patrons of his dairy, and will have another cow in a short time. Commercial Kotes. The Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of dispatches announcing that: The steamship Geo. W. Elder sailed for Astoria yesterday from San Francisco. The barkentine Melancthon will sail on Wednesday, and the Rival on Monday next. Chromes. A new and elegant lot by G. W. Elder for Clias. Stevens & Son, City Book store, Astoria. Peremptory Notice. State and county taxes must be paid on or before March 15th, 1879, on the assessment of 1878, otherwise costs will be made. W. 11. Twilight. Sherift of Clatsop County. Important f o the Ladies of Astorln. Mrs. A. Ginder, in David lngalls build-, ing, comer of Cass and Jefferson streets, takes pleasure in informing the ladies of Astoria and vicinity that she has just opened a well selected stock of Ladies underwear, and Children's and Infants goods, to which she invites the attention of purchasers. Closing out Sale. Mr. Maurice II. Black, who recently came to Portland from the east for the purpose of establishing a Ladies' under wear manufactory, lias concluded to discontinue his business, and is now iu the city, selling off the balance of his stock consisting of Ladies' underwear and embroideries at low prices, Ladies call and be convinced. Chenainus street, next door to Dements drug store. Lodging House Persons requiring furnished or unfurnished rooms can bo accommodated at reasonable rates at Mrs.Muuson's Chenamus st. Astoria. Nick Squivalence has concluded that there is no millions in shipping sailors, and he has given i) that busi ness, and is attending closely to keeping a hotel. Call at the Chicago House and see for vourself. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. A. J. MEGLKir. c. s. WRicur. CCHMGST nOTEL. MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors. Astoria t Oregon. THE PROPRIETORS ABE ILVPPY TO announce that the above hotel has been repainted and refurnished, adding greatly lo t- e comfort of its guests mid is now the bekt hotel north of San Francisco. pARKER HOUSE, ASTORIA, OREGON, H. 35. PABKER. - Proprietor. THIS IIOTEL is the largest.Tnost comfort able and best Kept hotel In the city. Is surplled with the best of spring water, hot1 and cold baths, barber shop, and a first-cla saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and fine billiard table. Free coach to and from the house ; charges reasonable, SI oo to 2 50 per day, according to room occupied. rfEXTEXXIAIi MOTJEIi, Water street, near the 0. S. N. Cos Wharf. ASTORIA, OREGON. HENRY ROTHE T. Proprietor. THIS IS A NEW HOTEL BUILDING, newly furnished, is conveniently situa t'i. to business, and will be conducted so ;is make it a first cists stopping place for tlm public generally, and will be open from thin da v. T URPIX HOUSE, D. L. TURPIN - Proprietor MA IX STREET. Between Squcmocqhe and Jefferson, Astoria, Oregon. Board and lodging per week $fl w Board per day 1 00 Single Meal 25 Tne table will be supplied at all times with the best the market aiiords. XTfAIiliA TTAIiTiA RESTAURANT, THEO. BROEMSER, - - "PROl'RiErroR. T Fresh oysters, and other deli cacies of the season, served in. every style. Opposite the Telegraph office, So.uemoqbt street, Astoria, Oregon. earlLIEALS AT ALL HOURS-Stf. BUSINESS CARDS. MISS t. X.. AIIE5, (Late of California). dffers her services to the people of Astoria and vicinity as a teacher ot Instrumental and Vocal Ulnsic, 2?Mrs3. Allen may be found at Mrs. 31. Bogeus boarding hou.se, Cass street. pEO. TiOVETT, TAILOR, CLEANING and REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Benton street, opposite roat-office. Astoria TTUGH STOOP, I"l CARPENTER AND JOINER, AND GENERAL JOBBER; ASTORIA, OREGON. IKS-Uou'es built to order, and satisfaction, euaroQlued. Shop on Suuemocuha street. I next door to the Episcopal church. Astoria Steam Laundry. J. T. BOUCHERS.... ...Proprie Astoria. Oregon. No rubbing or .scrubbing, aud no thrarnin?. j your clothes too pieces. Buttons sefl 25?Neat work at re;isoaable price. v-tr us a call. J J