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ASTORIA. OREGON:
IV. C. IRELAND Emtor.
THURSD AY May 15, 1870.
hotter Lato Than Never.
It is not an uncommon thing to hear
young men complain that their early
schooling was dificieut in quantity,
poor in quality, or if neither of these
was wasted through boyish indiffer
ence and iolly. They would get on
oetter in life if they knew more, they
are free to admit, but they do not see-
that they are daily wasting, opportuni
ties which, if improved, would in a
few years give them a fairly good edu
cation. They think themselves too old
to learn, and spend more time regret
ting their laok of knowledge than
would suffice to give them the knowl
edge they need. It is said that the
father of- Professor Sumner, of Yale
College, could neither write nor lead
"When he came to this country, a young
English mechanic. Within twenty
years thereafter he was known as one
of the best read men in Hartford, one
of the most cultivated communities in
the country. Instead of wasting his
time in idle regrets for his deficient
schooling, he learned to read, and
read to good- purpose. In a similar
way many of the best, most honored,
and successful men our country h:is
known begun their acquaintance with
letters after reaching manhood; and
there is no reason why the moat illiter
ate mechanic in our land, if possessed
m natural ability and a sincere pnr
pose, may not increase his enj.i)ynyeut
in life, his opportunities for improv
ing his social and financial condition,
and the chances-of his-family for the
highest success in lifer by an honest
effort tc retrieve by study the disad1
vantages by which early poverty or
lack of educational opportunities has
surrounded him.
Tracing the Hudson Under the Sea.
The Atlantic Coast Pilot, published
by the United States coast survey, ex
plains the origin of the curious deep
holes met with along the New Jersey
coast, some distance out at sea. Of
these mudholes," as they are termed,
nine are known to navigators, the deep
est and the furthest out being the
hundred and forty-five fathom hole.
83 miles southeast of Sandy Hook
light. These remarkable depressions,
as the Pilot points out, bear the ap
pearance of having been originally a
continuation seaward of the Hudson
river valley. There were in all prob
ability scooped out by the river being
forced to run through narrow gorges.
Several of these gorges can still be
traced running almost parallel with
the Now Jersey shore line. In fact,
the soundings .along the coast would
seem to indicate that the whole coast
line, ages ago, was many miles sea
ward of its position to-day; that then
the Hudson river entered the ocean at
least a hundred miles southeast of its
present mouth, and that the whole
continent has since subsided, the sea
encroaching further and further in
land, as the country gradually sank.
BroxsoiTs Coinot.
This small periodical comet has
passed its perihelion and is approach
ing the earth. It resembles a nebulous
star, and moves so rapidly by one star
and another star that with little op
tical aid the observer can see the
change in an hour's watch.
Its motion is from the constellation
Camelopardalus to that of Ursa Major.
After April 21 the comet is circumpo
lar and does not set in this latitude.
Following the ephomeris of Schulse,
the comet will be nearest the earth on
May 10. Its place at that time wil
be among the small stars in the head
of the Greit Bear.
In the United States district court
at. Portland yesterday Judge Deady
decided adverse to Bancroft fe Co. on
a demurrer in the school book case
now pending in that court. This will
have a tendency to increase the pos
sibility that tho county Superintend
ents will have to cast a vote on the
question of books,by the 20th of June.
2- Sond your subscription for the
Actoriax another year. Help us, that
we may continue to help you.
Columbia River Salmon.-
The American Grocer.-
There has been a great falling
off of late in the demand for sal
mon, and prices are extremely
low, compared with those of two
or three 3Tears ago. One reason
for this change we believe to be
the way in which the reputation of
well known brands has been sacri
ficed. Packers on the Columbia
river who have hitherto enjoyed
a high reputation have latterly put
up anything in the shape of fish'
and labeled it "Columbia River"
salmon, and which being placed on
the market has been returned by
dealers who have complained that
the' could not sell it. Not only
is this complaint found in the
home market but we find the same
thing causing comment elsewhere.
The following appeared in the
Sydney (New South Wales) Trade
Review and Price Current Feb.
20. uTo aggravate, the loss to le
gitimate shippers and buyers,
shipments of "spent' salmon are
sent down, which of course serious
ly affect prices, and in many in
stances the name of well-known
packers are used (initials only
being varied) on the most abomin
able trash. These are matters for
our American friends to think ot
they have a right to do their
business in such a way as they see
fit, and we would be sorry to see a
falling off in trade between usbut
depend upon it that whilst such
practices arc- persisted in orders
are not likely to be received from
this quarter." The "loss" referred
to, "aggravated" by the above
mentioned practice, is stated in the
same paper as having been occa
sioned by excessive shipments,
which Icacfe us to another reason
for the lowness of prices here
viz : excessive packing. Packers
if they regard their true interests
will on ' no account allow the
quality of their packing to deterio
ate. They must also curtail the
supply so as to conform to the
demand (and restriction as to
quality would have a tendency in
this direction) or they must take
measures to increase the consump
tion. This latter step we consider
practicable as it is a fact that in
this country to-day there are many
dealers who never saw or heard of
canned salmon. They must make
their goods more widely known.
Single copies or the Wekkly Astokian
neatly done up. with tnmps to pre-pay
potnge affixed, for sale at tin otnee.
jend a copy to your friends in other parts
uf the world. Price, 10 cents a copy.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Special Auction Sale !
By order Great Republic Wrecking Company
ON FRIDAY, MAY 16th,
AT 10 A. M.
I will sell at Capt. Flavel's warehouse, Ship's
Furniture, Stores, Machinery,
Consisting in part of
Cabin and State Room Carpets. Oil
Cloth, Silk Curtains, Chairs,
"Window Sash and Blinds, Calico
and She'tinj and other Ship's
Dry ioods.
Alse: Ships Heavy Plated Silver
Ware, consisting of Knives, Forks,
Tea and Table Spoons and Xut
craekers, etc., etc.
Alse: Machinery, Tools, Copper Pipes,
Screw Pinchers, Steam Guagesu In
dicators, Fire Engine, Saws, Drawing
Knives, HYDRAULIC PUMPS, 20 to
60 Tons Each.
Alse: Cordage, Ttloeks nnd "Water
Tanks, 1 ev Spanker. I Heavy
Duek Awnins:, 30xG0 ft., .Life
Preservers, ete.
Also Miscellaneous Lot Castor Oil,
Nails, Sewing Machines, Wagons,
Buggies, Farming Implements, Beer
Kegs and a lot of SHIPS STORES, Su
qar and sundries.
Terms Cash, U. . old Coin.
E. C. JIOLDEN. Auctioneer.
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"JKTOTICE Notice, is hereby given that the
-Ll asscroient roll of the city of Astoria,
Oregon, as returned bv th City Assessor, for
the year 1ST!), is now "on file in the office of
the Auditor and Clerk of said city where it
wilt remain open for inspection until the loth
day of May, 1879. All applications for cor
rections or revisions of the same must be
filed with said Auditor and Clerk prior to
s:iid 15th day of il:iv, lSTih
It. II. GABDWELL.
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria, May 10. 1873. 10-td
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. Larson,
ASTORIA, OKEG01N,
TILLAMOOK BAY.
Jobber and Dealer in
FIRST CLASS-
TABLE AND POCKET
CUTLERY
Key West Havana
QM$ii Glsm
All the Leading Brands of
TOBACCOS.
California and Oregon
Fruit Vsgetstfes
Foreign and. Domestic
Wines mi Liquors.
I make Veg
etables one of my
Specialties !
Cannery and Mess House
men supplied and will profit by
sending orders direct to me.
Having the only complete and
first-class stock of goods in As
toria, and not surpassed "by any
north of San Francisco. W e also
have pleasure in saing, that with
our facilities of lurying goods, "we
CAN NOT nor WILL NOT be
undersold, taking the quality of
goods into consideration.
5"A11 goods guaranteed as
represented, and delivered free
gratis, for nothing, to any pur
chaser in the city that v.ill come,
order, and pay for the same.
E. S. LASSEN,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
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250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,
in io, 25 and 45 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
Another consignment just received.
WARRANTED
to be
PURE CI5ER YimSGAR.
E. S. LAESEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria.
Groceries,
Crockery
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.$1 17 f9 fflh T.?7 -f'fi 15 L
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ABE ASTONISHING!
e will attention to our extra fine assortment of
IY G&OBB!
ALL OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES.
Ladies, in Fine HOSIERY we are the Boss.
AND OFFER EXTRA INDUCEMENTS.
Our Stock of CLOTHING we cniy ask INSPECTION.
A FULL LINE OF THE LATEST STYLES OF
3Voxi 13313. Xsaciies &-t3?rzv lOTe-fess,,
These goods were purchased during the recent decline in San Frnnewo. and although
Ave are not m:lmnj oi t. we defy any house in thi.s eit v to heat our new prices.
CAIMES 11X12$ S5'5TS. AX.E. STYT.ES AX& PIUCVAi.
Wninnkeno idle boasts, but all we ask is inspection uf our new stock :nnl prices, and
we are sure to please. j5. HASIiCCKftKIt.
NEW SPB
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A. VAN DU8EN & CO.
Have just received a full line of Snrhifr and Summer jtoods of the verv finest quahtv w
were bought during the leccnt nimble in stocks when cash ei uiiiiauds a i.iemium. a
are therefore prepared to yell the .-aire :t less rates than the same qiuthtvoE
poous can ue pureunseti eisewnere. 'these goods consist in part of
Clothing, Genty Furnishing Goods.
Ifats and Caps. .aelis Dress o!s. ZIIiiNliii. Pnn(.s. Siosici-j-iloits
aul ttlscro.s. S5r;lt2:er Koots. 4H51 CItSij.
In addition to the above have laid in a full stock of
BONDERS 33ATEfiCSAJk.S. XIIKN. PAESTW, OEJ.S. ETC.
The ipiahty of our
CROCKERY AXI TdSSWARE. 3.AHFS. ETC.,.
Cannot be excelled and our prices defy competition.
Family Groceries ami Proii.siosj a Special. Oregon City Tin-
perxal Extra Flour ai $. 50 per Rarrel. '
WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE.
52"Ageney for Singer and White Sewing Machines. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Enn.
ptliee. corner of Cass and Jefferson street.
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lTQBB THE BQ&8 OF
IS SEIXrffG GOODS' THE CHEAPEST
We have since replaced our Ladies'
SEaES, CLOAKS,
And all goods that were lost orr the RepuBlitf..
X X IDF IE IKT XT 3T
Come, give us a trial, and satisfy yourself that re sell cheaper than any other
house in toV2- "We do not give any price list, as we have but one price, and selS
POH. CASH C33KTXjiS",
COHEN & COOPER.
P. S:. Themosiesfgoodsfortheleastestmoney.
BUSINESS CARDS.
"TVK. 1. M. SEVERN.
PHYSICIAN AN5 S3JRCEO?J.
L A ISKy'S BUILDING, - ASTOUIA, OKECO.
Ofiice Monrs. From 9 to 11! a. m., and
from : to s i 31.
C.
IV. Pl'LTOX,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office. I'aes new building. Squemoqhe
street, Astoria. Oregon.
TTU. J. W. OMVT5K.
IIOfM EO P AT EXIST,
Office. Tn Sinister s Dapuerrcan build
ing. Entrance Second door above that of
the Daily Astokiax. C:iss street.
Kesidence on Jeftercon street, comer of
Main.
TOCTOIS IIATCn,
Suecewfullv treats all Chronic Diseases.
AND DISEASES OF "WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured by a new and painless method.
Office Ckenamus street, corner of 3Iain
street, Astoria.
D
It. J. O'UlllhlX.
cukes billious and inteltmittent
fev?:ks
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also, Private diseases successfully treated.
Office OT.nen's hutpl. Astoria". Oregon.
OTTO IXPA'EH.
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
I1A.S IMIOVED TO
Main street, Parker's building,
AST01IIA, - - - - OKEfiON.
Alanufaeturer of
Boots and Shoes-
All kinds of repairing neatly and
promptly attended to
MAIN ST.. - ASTORIA. OREGON.
Astoria Wood Yard.
Foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Oregon.
DUSTIARM & CO.. - PROPRIETORS.
All kinds of wood delivered to any part of
the city, sawed or unsawed. dim
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AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the 3tate of Orccox.
Heal Estate A?e 11! and Toxivcyancrr.
Agent hr the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER.
Itcnf.s and cmiinls CoHfcied. and re
turns promptly 3i:aile.
IJegular sales day.
SATI'RDAYS at 1J P. 51.
N. B. Parties hnriui; real estate, lc.r.ir
ture or any other goods to dis?se of eJih?T
at aucrion'or private ale shouiU notify no
soon as convenient before rlu ihw of al?
No storage, ehcytd" on goods yob' at Aus
tion. t. C. iiou.:n.
td Aiutioneer.
-MISCELLANEOUS.
WILLIAM EDGAR.
Corner Main and Chcnamus Street'.
ASTUKIA OKEUON.
DKALKfc IX
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE WOSTENHOLfJ
and other English Cr.tlory.
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine ISeersIiauni FipeSj etc.
A line stock of
TVatehe as:I Jewelry. DXazxIe and
IJreecSx Leatlins: MJ tft. '
Kcvolvcrs. Pistols. Parlor Killex;,
and Aannnnitioa.
CALEDONIxV SALOON.
Corner of Front and A street.
PORTLAND . - - - OREGO
crLate butcher in the Central Market.
DATH8, BATHS,
Hot, Cold, Shower,
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JaATM sJRSt
Steam nnd SULPHUR Batijs
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon,
NlEDEKAUKR fc UHLENHAHT,
pROPRIKTOP.S.
557-Special attention given to ladies' aowl
ehildren's lulir cutting.
iTivutc EntrancO for Ladies.
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