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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1879)
m ftc Itoila $&xlm AST0K1A. OREGON : I. C. IREIiAN Ectltor. FIUDAY May 1, 1870. Home Again. - Our last correspondence to the readers of Tim Astorian was written iti Salem, from which city we took ; our departure oiuSunday morning, by steamer !&ormnza for Portland, making our first passage through the locks at "Wallamet falls on that day. Again making our headquarters at the Clav endon, Monday and Tuesday were devoted to business and social visits in the metropolis. On Wednesday we reached home, with a clearer vison as to the importance of events transpir ing in the interior, and presuming that oar readers .will want to know what is going on we will endeavor to give our ideas gleaned from various sources. Many moves are now being made upon the grand chess board of life in Oregon. Washington and Idaho, some of which are not explainable, but it is nevertheless true that within the next sixty days contracts will be let, and work begun upon several new lines, and extensions of railway in the great Pacific northwest. 1. The Northern Pac'Oc railway-, which has "been lagging for years, has received extraordinary vitality, and the western line will be commenced, to run eastward from some point above the month of Snake river on the Columbia, and eventually to Puget sound. 1. The Walla Walla and Columbia river railroad will be extended from Whitman station, below Walla Walla, in the direction of Weston, bevond' which point circumstances to trans pire will determine the course. 3. Work will be commenced at some point on the Columbia river below Umatilla, and prosecuted vigorously to a connection with the Utah Northern, already, familiar to our readers, form ing a through lino to Portland, from Ojrden, over the route known as the Portland, Dallesand Salt' Lake road. '.This will very likely be the first througli line forming the much de sired eastern connection. We have faith that t will become an unbroken link in transcontinental traffic, per haps at a Very early period. Pending negotiations with present organic tions, will determine the date. 4. The Oregon Central (west side) railroad will be completed to Corval- lisjforming a junction with the Yaquma bay road to the sea. We understand that arrangements have been agreed upon for the extension. 5. It is possible that the Olympia nd Tenino narrow gauge will be ex pended to the head of navigation on the Chehalis river, a tributary of Gays harbor, thus reaching the coast to the north of th entrance to the Columbia river. This movement is dependent upon certain contingencies. Besides the above there are four narrow gauge -enterprises in the Wal lamet alley commanding attentien: 1. The Dnytou, Sheridan road (Mr. Gastons project), will be extended to Dallas. The final documents to se cure this have been signed. 2. Mr. Pengra's scheme for a nar row guge from Springfield, above Eugene city, to New Era or some point below Oregon city to be deter mined upon hereafter, passing along the base of the foot-lrilis of the Cas cade range, through Brownsville, Sil verton, etc., hinges upon the certainty or the uncertainty of securing a bona Jida subscription of $2,000 per mile from the farmers along the line. The president of this incorporation has issued an address to the people inter ested, in which, among other things, he says that "the company will do nothing further in the matter until this 2,000 per mile is secured;" but it is a noticenblo fact that they did do something further, for upon receiving information that the people at Astoria had incorporated, for tilt purpose of securing connection with the Central Pacific, at Winiemncca, this scheme of Mr. Pengra immediately filed sup plemental articles of incorporation, to extend their projected ro,id to Win semncca from SprkigSeld. And it is a ikarVed circumstance that this is the j first instance in which Astoria has beeft recognized. 3. Articles have been filed for a narrow gauge from Brownsville, via Lebunon to Albanyf and will be feted for a similar road from Silvertori to Salem. These two short lines- ha7e backing, and a prosec5 of sucCe33. Thus we have attempted to briefly outline important works contemplated in the near ftfture for Oregon. As toria is not mentioned in any one of those schemes, real nor visionary. Just wiiat efifecS will result to Astoria from the intentions and purposes of the projectors depends entirely up on movements here. We have not the slightest doubt but that Yaquina bay on one Bide, and Gray's harbor upon the other, are favorably regarded by two wings in this great contest. We know that Astoria, the mouth of the great Columbia river, presents far better inducements than any other point can possibly present, under the most favored circumstances, for the interchange of commodities between 2s ew York and the ports of Asia, for Pacific steamers must be taken into consideration, but Astoria will reap none of the benefits of the present struggle to reach the Pacific co:ist un less this community awakens from its slumbers. It is a good thing to repose confidence in the Almighty; without some divine or God-like attributes we should be poor indeed ; but it should be remembered that the Great Architect of the Universe- helps those who most help themselves, and while it is be3Tond the possibility of any doubt that nature has done more for Astoria than any other point on the whole coast of the Pacific ocean, man must also do something, and in the organization of the Astoria and Win nemucca Railroad company the first great step lias been taken. As a " community, we should now put our hands down into our pockets, and affix our signatures to bonds for deeds to a portion of our landed estates, and assume the attitude of "the cheerful giver," holding ourselves at all times ready to extend a hearty and substan tial welcome to fAe first company, or corporation or individual, who may be ready to pledge themelves, or himself, to take hold of it, and rarer let up, until Astorians can shake hands with the balance of the people on this continent across the track of the standard gauge, stocked for business. If we are afraid, or fail to show our hands now, the golden opportunity for Astoria will surely pass by for a full decade, and per haps for another quarter of a century. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. LOST. In Baker's bay, about F0 fathom iut, 40 mesh. 12-ply. Harbour's thread. The finder will be rewarded by reluming the .stnie to the undersigned, or leaving notice of its whereabout. THOS. La Writ X. Astoria Packing Co. yy 3i. i: si i jKX ha rt. Occident Hotel Hair Dressing Saloon. ASTORIA - OREGON. Hot, 'oId, Sbowcr, Steam and Sulphur BATHS. Ig3 I5?-Special attention given to ladies' and children's hair eutting. Private Entrance for Ladies. TJOTICK Notice is hereby given that the i.1 assesiuent roll of the city of Astoria. Oregon. :ls returned by the City Assessor, for the year 1S7!. is now "on tile in the office of the Auditor and Clerk of said city where it wili remain oikmi for inspection until the 1st day of .Tune. lsri). All applications for cor rections r revisions of the same must be filed with said Auditor and Clerk prior to jsiiid 1st day of June, 1S79. JL II. CARDWELL. Auditor and Clerk. Astoria. May 15. 1879. td Special Auction Sale ! Hy order Great Republic Wrecking Company ON FRIDAY. MAY 16th, AT 10 A. M. I will s'll at Capt. Flavel'.s warehouse. Ship's Furniture, Stores, Kachineryj Consisting in part of Cabin :md State Itoom Carpets, Oil Cloth, Silk Curtain, Chairs, Window JSa-sli and Blinds, Calico and SAoetxnjr and other Ship's Dry Woods. Alse: Ships Heavy Platcil Silver Ware. coiiMstinj; of Knives, Forks, Tea and Taul .Spoons and Nut crackers, etc., etc. Alse: Machinery, Tools, Copper Pipes, Screw Pinchers, Steam Guages,, In dicators, Fire Engine, Sauts, Drawing Kniucs. HYDRAULIC PUMPS. 20 to 0 Tons Each. Also Corclnze. Itlock.s nnd "Water Tanks, 1 Xew Spanker. 1 Heavy Iuek Awning, SO.vCO ft., 11 fc Preservers, etc. Also Miscellaneous Lot Castor Oil, Nails, Sewing Machines, Wagons, Buggies, Farming Implements, Beer Kegs and a lot of SHIPS STORES, Su- ' gar and sundries. Terinj Cash, U. S. Gold Coin. E. C. iiOLDEN, Auctioneer. MISCELLANEOUS. E. S. Larseii, ASTORIA, OKEGOft, AXD TILLAMOOK BAY. Jobber and Dealer in FIRST CLASS Groceries, Crockery, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Key West Havana 0 outsails Oigwrsm AH the Leading Brands of TOBACCOS. California and Oregon ErnSte .!: Vegetables Foreign and Domestic I make Veg etables one of my Specialties ! 53i 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. Y e also have pleasure in saying, that with our facilities of buying goods, "we CAN NOT nor WILL NOT be undersold, taking the quality of goods into consideration. 5-All goods guaranteed as represented, and delivered free gratis, for nothing, to anjT pur chaser in the city that will come, order, and pay for the same. E. S. LABSEN, ' ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON. rURE CISR IFISffEO-AB.! 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in io, 25 and 45 Gallon Packages. For sale by Another consignment just received. to be PURE CIDER VEttSGAR. E. S. LARSEN, Cor, Squcmocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. BANKRUPT SALE - LADIBi LINEN LAMES' LINEN SUITS I One hundred suits purchased at an inininicnsp discount of manufacturers cost at BANKRUPT SALE. THE CHEAPEST EKR OiFEREO $3 00 FULL bUIT. PURE LINEN. SILK PARASOLS. We defy to be excelled in slock and prices. Call on us, it will be muncv in your pocket. .MAliN blKbbl, - - - - NEW SPRING mi A. VAN DUSEN & CO. Have just received a full line of Spring and Summer goods of the verv finest quality, whio. ww bought during the leeent tumble in stocks, when c:A cc mmniuls a premium, ami are therefore prepared to sell the .same at lcs. ratt-s than the same nuality of goods can be purchased elsewhere. These goods consbt in part of Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps. I.adics Dress fioods. Muslins 1rinfe, Hosiery Boots aiad SIiocs..,Ruiler Hoots. oil ClollaiBg?. In addition to the above have laid in a full stock of BVII.DKIES 3IATKK3AT.S. XAILS. PAINTS. OIIT. ETC. The quality of our CROCKERY A3fl GILASSIVARE, LAMPS, ETC.. Cannot be excelled and our prices defy competition. Family Groceries and 3'roii.sion a Specialty. Oregon Cily lat- Xerial Extra Flour at S3. ."50 per Barrel- WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE. Eff-Ageney for Singer and White Sewing Machines. Wells- Fargo & Co.'s Expre.- oflice. comer of Cass and Jefferson street. STILL. THEY OOME! COHEN & x BWRE TEE B'088 &F TEE TQWN E SEULIXG GO 0:iS THIi CHEAPEST "We have since replaced our Ladies' s And all goods that were lost on the Republic ALSO, A FULL LLNE OF.LADIES' LI3STEKT XT KTD IE2 3EL 77 E3 -L OR.- Come, give us a trial, and satisfy yourself that wc sell cheaper than any other house, in town. "We do not give any price list, as we have hut one price, and selt FOR CASH OINrijTSr,. COHEN & COOPER. P. S. Themostestgoodsfortheleastesimoney. BUSINESS CARDS. D K. I. M. SEVERN. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. LAKSEX'S IJUILDIKG, - ASTOKIA, OkEGO Office Konrs From 9 to 12 a. m., and from ." to 8 1. 31. C. W. FULTOX. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Offu'K. Pages new building, Squemoqhe street, Astoria. Oregon. D K. J. Yv. OLIYEII. H03IEOPATHIST. Offu'K. In Shustcr's Daguerrean build ing. Entrance Second door nnove that of the Daily astokian. Cas street. Residence on Jefferson street, corner of Main. "TVOCTOR HATCH, Sucressfnliv treats all Chronic Disease. AND DISEASES OF "WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cancer cured by a new and uainlos method. Office f'henainus street, orncr vi Main street. Astoria. R. J. O'lSIZlfiS. CUKES I5ILLIOUS ASH INTERMITTENT FEVERS With from one to three doses of his harm less medicine. Also, Private diseases successfully treated. Okficr O'lJncn's hotel, Astoria. Oregon. otto ihthtckis, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. II S RKMOVED TO Main street, Parker's building, ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON. "VSpi. JBECIC. Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. All kinds of repairing neatly and Ns?5S promptly auenucu to . MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON. Astoria Wood Yard. Foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Orego'n. DUSHARM & CO., - PROPRIETORS. All kinds of wood delivered to any part of the city, sawed or unsawed. d tin OF - SUITS! - - . ASTOKIA, OREGON. SUMMER STOCK E5SI ii COOPEK'S 3Lii I X L STOKE. AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Kcal Estate Agent and Conveyancer. Agent for the FIREMEN'S FVND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER, Kcnth and Acconnis Callcrtcri. and re turns promptly ar.ide. Regular sales day. SATURDAYS nt ii P. 31. N. R. Parties having real estate, iurnl tureorany other jroods to dispose of either at aucrfon or private sale should natify me soon aa convenient lK'for" the 'av of sale. No storage charged on gamls sob' at Auc tion. E. C. ITOI.b JN. td Auctioneer'. MISCELLANEOUS. WILLIAm EBG-AR, Corner Main and Cbenamus Stret, ASTORIA OREGON. CIGARS A?D TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE WOSTENHOLM and other English Cuilery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS GenuiEe Heershaum Pipes, etc. A fine stock of Watc7e and .lewel ry. !IuzzI asitl Kroerh lioudin; Miot iiiis. Kcvolvers. I'xstols. Parlor Kiflew, and Ammunition. Q. T. JREIO, CALEDONIA SALOON. Corner of Front and A streets, PORTLAND - - - - OREGO c"Uite butcher in the Central M arkct. - G. W. PAKKEE, DEALER IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS and COAL OILS, Brooms, Brushes nnd Wooilen-wnre, Tobacco, Cigars and Stationery, Gent's Furaiisliinpr Goods, Etc ear the Corner , Hnin nnd, 1'oncomly Sts.y Astoria
