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ASTORIA. OREGON:
I. C. IBEIiAXI Emtor.
WEDNESDAY AntiL 10. 1879
Columbia River Freight Tariff.
Reviewing the days of the Cali
fornia Steam Navigation compart,
from 1854 to 1870, when they held
the grasp on the entire trade of the
Sacramento river, until absorbed
by the Central Pacific railroad, the
Inland Empire publishes the sched
ule and then compares the present
tariff of the Oregon Steam Navi
gation company on the Columbia
river. Here is the schedule of
rates by measurement of 40 feet
to the ton in 1870, between San
Francisco and
Up.
Sacramento $: 00
Kniffhts Ldjr 5 00
Grand Isl'd Mills, ft r0
Colusa 7 00
Princeton R 00
Jacinto 10 00
Chico 12 00
Colby's 14 00
Moon's 1 00
Tehama 20 oo
Red Bluff 20 00
flown. Distance.
3 SO 170
4 00 2M
4 (HI 2TiO
5 00 278
5 f0 2I
G 00 .24
n oo xva
(5 00 3oIl
g oo :;7.s
(i 00 402
This was only one rehandling.
As far as difficulty of navigation
was concerned it only began at
Chico in low water, a distance of
324 miles. In high water a boat
could load in San Francisco to a
depth of four feet, and run through
to that point without re-shipping
or re-handling her freight. Xo
man who is familiar with the car
rying trade pretend that freight
can be handled for less than forty
cents per ton.
The Oregon Steam Navigation
company are now carrying freight
to Walla Walla from Portland, a
distance of about 2S5 miles, with
eight handlings, on three steam
boats and three separate railroads,
for twenty-five dollars per ton.
Deducting S3 20 for expenses of
handling and we have 21 SO as
the cost. But the California cor
poration had no railroads to build,
employing but two boats to make
a trip, while the Oregon Steam
navigation company is obliged to
use three. Again, take the matter
of fuel. Along the Sacramento
you could buy wood from three to
five dollars per cord, wherever you
could land a boat. On the upper
Columbia there is no timber, and
the company have not only to
take their wood from the Cascades
to Celilo, but are compelled to
carry enough for the round voyage
thus displacing sixt' to one hun
dred tons of paying freight per
trip.
Another noticeable fact in the
above schedule is that wheat w;is
carried no cheaper before passing
Jacinto (21)9 miles from San Fran
cisco) than from Red Bluff, which,
was 402. It will also be noticed
that the freight from a point one
mile above Jacinto to San Fran
cisco, was the same as from Walla
Walla to Portland, though the
latter necessiates eight rehandlings
with a difference of only fourteen
miles less distance. No reduction
was made for a difference of 103
miles steaming on wool or grain,
while on the Columbia river there
is a difference of 5 per ton on
down freight on wool for a distance
of less than sixty miles. From
Knight's landing to Sau Francisco
grain was frequently towed direct
on barges without reshipment, a
distance of 170 miles, at $3 50 per
ton. 1 here was more profit in that
than there would be in carrying it
from Dalles city to. Portland by the
present method at 5 per ton.
The onlv wonder is that the
Oregon Steam Navigation com
pany have never carried more
freight on their barges than they
have. The largest and best boat.
the Robert R. Tliompson, could
snatch a barge along at the rate of
nine miles per hour astern, provid-
nA din i;1 nnf nffnmf 4-n Uoncf I
. Jll Ui.it. liuu (LI lVlll 1SU i,j ui l.UOU
the Ml force of the river in high I
water. Their bis banres no ud I
WI of wood but i
to The Dalles full
come back empty when they might
as well carry full loads of wheat
that could be unloaded at leisure
upon the portages. The gradual
increase of freight on this river
will demand some such change
before loug.
Another Hash. Adventure
The boat being built for LewW
G. Goldsmith , the latest aspirant
,i ii.. . i i
to cross the ocean and ultimately
to go around the world, is abnoot
completed. It is eighteen feet
and a half in length, s'x feet beiun
and tlr.ee feet depth of hold, built
of oak and hard pine planking.
It is so constructed as to be a boat
within a boat, having nine air-light
compartments. It is shaped at
both ends, and it can ba'i itseK.
Goldsmith and his wife expect lo
circumnavigate the globe pud ter
minate their voyage at San Fran
cisco, returning to Boston by rat'.
Voted tlio Wrong Slip-
A colored voter in Mobile, had
been employed by a merchant to
take some kerosene oil to the rail
road depot for shipment. He in
formed the gentleman who em
ployed Inm that he was going to
vote the democra ic ticket
wouldn't think of voting any other.
On his return from the depot he
was asked for the receipt for the
kerosene oil. Putting his hands
into his pocket he pulled out a
citizens ticket. "This isn't the re
ceipt,' exclaimed the merchant.
"Bless de Lord,"" was the response.
"I done gone an' voted de kero
sene oi1 ticket."
Girard Colleso.
The total value of the real estate,
stocks, and loans comprising the res
residuary fund of Girard col
lege, Philadelphia, is given
in the annual report for 1S7S
of the board of directors
of the city trusts at G,037,00.
To this should be added a legacy
of '38,133, left by Lawrence Tod
of Illinois. The total income of
the college for the year was -$71.5,-272;
balance on hand on January
1, 1S7S, .$222,093; expenditures
for the year, 802,0C7; balance in
trersury, December 31, 1S78, 75,
312. The number of orphans on
the rolls is S71. Applications for
admission continue to be much ii
excess of the institutions capacity.
Coming Lord AndLley Over Tliem.
A singular case o imposition
was brought before the magistrate
at Devises, in England, the other
day. The landlady of a public
1
louse, who had died, was about to
be buried, -when a well-dressed J and 'lodging. Per day Si 00. Single meals
m.in nnfornil tLn linco inH Wiq or ! 23 CPIltS. Lodging 25 tO 50 CClltS.
man entered tlie House ana w as at y-pj-ee coach to and from the House.
once recognized bv some persons I
present as the son of the deceased, Private Boarding House.
Charles, a carpenter, who had left mrs. QUINN - - PROPRIETOR.
home and had not been heard of vni accommodate day boarders oraccom
for eirht years. The man on being modate any with board and lodging.
, mJJ .. .1 i,i . Prices reasonable. In Ingnlls' building,
told that his mother was dead vas Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo &Co's
overcome with grief, and insisted Express olace.
upon seeing her body. The coflin
was accordingly opened, when he
flung himself across the body and
wept bitterly, and had to be forci
bly dragged away. He spoke to
persons present and gave satisfac
tory answers about things which
had happened ten years ago, such
as working in an adjoining carpen-
ter shop, and conversed with a
cousin cf the missing man about a
visit which he had paid him in
Bermondsev. Black clothes were
borrowed for hi
im and he attended
... i
chief mourner, and
the funeral as
went niteouslv over the jrrave.
r . - f xi i.,
Un returning to the inn, however,
he borrowed some money and got
drunk, andbeinjj no longer able to
act his part, it became known that
lie was a perfect stranger. He
was 'then given into custody.
When chanred before the magis
f under
t- 4-rv 4-1 n.Ui-.M -& u. .- v -
WdW WJUI u'Ji' muucjuiiuw
false pmtenses, he said that he was.
a vocalist and low comedian, ac-
fMIKfrniTIPrl fr llttlfi nerfOITOailCes" ,
......WW xv ..--- y
". P"J!' houses, and finding the!
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7SLJ?Zm. Thmfa-
Audley " over them. The
trate dismissed him with a warn
ing.
2TEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
&. A. KODWAY,
(Successor to Hanson & Rodway),
OYSTERVILLE, V. T.
HAVING PURCHASED THE INTEU
est of my late partner, Mr. G. HauMih,
will continue the bus'ness as formerly, at the
old stand. Where maV at all Hires be found
the best quality of Donie-.ifc and Impurted
"Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
AREGOX HOUSF.
v . - '
Main street, near Hustlei's Wharf,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
Mrs. .Mahy CArPBELi.. Proprietor.
Board and lodging by day or wee'.
LOST. t)n Monday or Tuesday last, a
package of statements, of no value to the
finder, belonging to a S. F. house. The
finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving
them at the OCCIDENT HOTEL. Astoria.
4 W. VEKGL'SOX.
Contractor and Builder,
All kinds of Carpenters and Joiners AVork
. promptly and neatly executed.
PLANS, SPECIFICATION'S, and BILLS
OF MATERIAL
Furnished on short notice at reduced rates.
Shop Next door east of Episcopal church.
Mes. H. A. Derby.
Received by last steamer a superb stock of
aHLLINERY GOODS,
Embracing every novelty in the line.
KID GLOVES, RUCH1NGS,
And other goods loo numerous to mention.
Dr. Warner's Health Corset
Can onlv be purchased in Astoria at Mrs.
Derbv's. Main street, between Squcmoqhc
and Jefferson.
JUST RECEIVED.
New Goods for the Season
OF 1870.
A FULL LINE OF
Oil Skins, Kubber Boots,
And everything needed for the
FISHI TI5AJE.
ALSO-.
A Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
A FULL fil 07141 MP 1?OIt MEN
LINE OF U LU i li I ft U AND ROYS.
Gents Furnishing Goods;
? ALSO :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
"Watches, Jewelry, Marine and Opera
:ia.sscs, etc.;
Besides a choice lot ot
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
MAIN ST.. - - - ASTOKIA, OGN.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
pARKER HOUSE,
ASTOKIA, OREGON.
II. B. PARKER. - - Proprietor.
THIS IIOTEL is the largest, most comfort
able and best kept hotel in the city. I
supplied with the best of spring water, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-class
siloon with best of liquors and cigars, and
fine billiard table. Free coach to and from
the house ; charges reasonable, .?1 oo to S2 50
per tlay. according to room occupied.
jyoRTox norsE,
CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREGON.
P. XORTOX, - - - - Proprietor.
(Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
THIS HOUSE IS A FIRE-PROOF BRICK,
just finished and newly furnished, with
;HJorpnneigds.
A. ,T. 3IEGLER. C. S. WRIGHT.
OCCIDENT noxrx.
MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO
announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatlv to
j the comfort of its guests and is now the best
hotel north of San Francisco.
rjlURPlX HOUSE
D. L. TURPEN - Proprietor
MAIN STREET.
Between Squcmocqhe and Jeflerson,
Astoria, Oregon.
, Board and lodging per week ..$g oo
I Board per day l oo
single Meal 25
Tne table will be supplied at all times with
the best the market affords.
j . .
; XTfALliA "vrAMA
RESTAURANT,
TIIEO. BROEMSER, - - Propbietor.
Fresh oysters, and other deli
cacies 01 tne season, serveu in.
every style.
I Ow-totte Tolesrapb office. Soucmoqhe
street. Astoria. Oreeon.
Wheals TaT AU- HOUBS-so.
jRif SiP
SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW.
RECEIVED DIRECT" FROM TUE
BEAUTIFUL AKD VARIED
NICELY COLORED
OTHERS ORNAMENTED WITH
CUPIDS, VARIOUS DEVICES; Alse: BRIDES AKTD GROOMS;
GODDESS OF LIBERTY; CUPIDS AND WREATHS,
And other large, handsome and newest style cake ornaments. Also : Nice fEesh can
dies, cakes, and all kinds of confectionery
OYSTERS IN EATERY STYLE,
AT
saEiys:EE-RTs
OPPOSITE
THE
1874 . SPRING.
HAS
I WMr1 m TWMFSfcWTrpXZ, m v-n 5fc, wSS
The best selected stock ever before carried in this city.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AKD SHOES, HATS, GAPS.
CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, CARPETS, MATTINGS,
A FULL LINE IN EACH DEPARTMENT.
We call especial ntttention to our extra large invoice of
PRICES WAY DOWN.
WE SELL ONLY FOR CAf II, NO CREDIT. NO IIUl'SE SHALL UNDERSELL ME.
HB. IOC .l. 3VE IO XT JEL G- 33 JEL 9
MAIN STREET, - - - ASTORIA, OREGON.
Sole Asrent for the Xcw American Rewing: Machine.
AT THE
Old Stand, Near tlie Walla Walla Restaurant.
-THE
IS NOW OPEN AND READY TO SUPPLY FISHERMEN, AND MECHANICS
GENERALLY WITH THE BEST QUALITY OF
ciotcxxxctG'. boots ajsto sh;oe;sv
Gent's Furnishing Goods, Etc.
2?SFTliis is the only place in the citj of Astoria where you can buy the Genuine
Carters Cape km Oil Skins, ai all Ms of Bute Boots.
FGooils will be sold at the very lowest market rates, but for CASH ONLY.
S. DAXZKiEIt. Proprietor.
BUSINESS CARDS.
Tli. I. 31. SEVERN.
PHYSICIAN AND SUJRGEON.
Laksen's Building, - Astoria, Oregon.
Oflirc llonrs. From 9 to 12 A. M.f and
from 3 to 8 r. m.
IJ. F. IEN'IS0 Y. J. TAYLOR
DENNISON & TAYLOR,
ATTOKXEYS AT I, AW.
Astoria. Oregon.
Office Up stairs in Parker's building,
corner Chennmus and Benton streets.
p W. FUiTOX,
ATTORNEY AT TAW.
Offii'K. Pages new building, Squemoqhe
street, Astoria. Oregon.
J)K
J. Y OLIVER,
IIOMEOPATIIIST,
Office. In Shnster's Daguerrean build
ing. Entrance Second door above that of
the Daily Astorian, Cass .street.
Residence on Jefferson street, corner of
Main.
TTVOC'TOIt HATCH,
Successfnllv treats all Chronic Disease.
AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured bv a new and painless method.
Office Ohenainus street, corner of Mam
street, Astoria.
TT). J. OTBRIKX.
CURES BILLIOVS AND INTERMITTENT
FEVERS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also, Private diseases successfully treated.
Office O'Brien's hotel, Astoria. Oregon.
OTTO DITXER.
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
II s removed to
Main street, Parker's building,
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON.
W
BECK,
Manufacturer of
Soots and Shoes.
AH kinds of repairing neatly and
promptly attended to
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA, OREOON.
yjox boss,
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER.
Shop on Cass street, Astoria, Oregon.
nsr Paper hanging and Kalsomiming a
specialty.
tAll work guaranteed to give satisfac
tion. GUXS. LOCKS. AXI SEV1XG
MACIIIXES REPAIREP.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
F. T. WASS,
Main street, next door to Geo. Ross'.
Astoria Steam Laundry.
J. T. BOUCHERS -Proprietor
Astoria. Oregon.
No rubbing or scrubbing, and no thrarning
j JSSSSf BU".nS ""
1 0Ji vrotK ai roasonamc pnecs. o.ve
yit
EAST PER STEAMER OREGON A
LOT, SOME CONTAINING
PANORAMIC VIEWS.
BELL TOWER.
SEASON! 1879.
OPENED AT
PlPDlif?!.!
ADCTIOiN' SALES.
ip C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oreqon.
Seal Cstatc Agent and Conveyancer.
Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco..
COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER.
Rents and Acconiifs Collected, and re
turns promptly made.
Regular sales day,
SATURDAYS nt JJ P. M.
N. B. Parties having real estate, lnrni
tureorany other gods to dispose of either
at auction or private sale should notify me
soon as convenient before the dav of sale.
No storage chargerf on goods snh' at Auc
tion, r. c. HLT j:n.
td Amtioneer.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WILLIAM EDGAR.
Corner Main and Chenumus Street'.
ASTORIA OREGON.
DKAl.KIi IV
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE V0STENH0LM
and other English Cutloo.
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc.
A fine stock of
IVatelies and Jewelry. Muzzle ami
Breech Tjondinjr Shot dUms.
Revolvers. Pistols. Parlor Killes.
and Ammunition.
Astorici Liquor Store,
AUG. DANIELSON. Proprietor.
"Water st. Roadway, - Astokta. Oj:ecox
Importer and dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaRS-
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
GEEMANIA BEER HALL
AKD
BOTTLE BEER DEPOT
Cuenajjus Strket. Astohia.
The public are invited to cull and leave
their orders. Splendid Lager 5 cents a glass.
Free Lunch every night.
WM. BOOK & Co., Proprietors.
D ATHS, BATHS,
Hot, Cold, Shower,
Steam and SULPHUR Baths
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
KlEDERAUKK & UllLEKHAP.T,
Proprietors.
s5SppciaI attention given to ladies' and
children's hair cutting.
Private Entrance for Ladies.
LOST !
ONE GOLD CUFF PIN. Amethyst set
ting. The finder will be liberally re
warded by having t..e wmy
' -."