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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (May 25, 1879)
(z) ,"" i. jiii j.w '.J... lean glxs gjTUu stxraiiru ASTORIA. OREGON: T. C. IRELAND .Ea i tor. SUNDAY May 25, 1S7JI. Important Suggestion. Our valued coiTesimndent"Pioneor" this morning dro;s an important sug gestion relative to the harbor of re fuge business. It would cost less to build the railroad to this point from Portland, than to build it to Cape Foul weather. The dist-in.ee is less to Astoria than to Foulweather; the route no more diflicult. A railroad to As toria from Portland would become a paying institution from the start; a line to Foulweather would be com pelled to build up a trade. Ai Astoria there is a i.atural harbor, adap ted for a large commerce; at Foui weather the habor would be but an artificial one; a costly experiment; and never could be, nor never would be. adapted to the wants and requirements of a lare commerce. Interesting to Insurers. Marine adjusters are somewhat sur prised at two recent sales, which, if they are to be taken as the general value of ship property, would suggest that a still lower basis of valuations be agreed upon. The ship Harmonia, 1-197 tons, built in 1S17 by .John Cur rier, of Newburyport, and metalled in 3S78, cost 115,000. She was a ;?iodel ship in every particular, and built especially for Charles Hill of Boston, whose executors sold her a week or so since to Theodore linger, of New York, for -15,000. She was insured on her last voyage for 75,000. The ship Franklin, 1124 tons, built in 1S58, was sold by Weld estate a year r so ago for 37,500. She arrived at Boston from Bordeaux a few weeks .since in ballast to be sold, so as to wind up two or three insolvents' in terests in her. She was bought by H. Koop & Co., of New York, for 1G, 000. Both of these vessels were in excellent condition considering their a-j;e. The ship Wingard Hunter pre Bonts an interesting case for adjust ment. She was in Liverpool, and needed repairs, was, for the benefit of ail concerned, ordered home to New York, that they might there be made. She put in at Bermuda in distress. Starting out, she was compelled to put back. Sailing finally, she reached New York in a pretty bad condition. She was hardly seaworthy, it would app&ar, when she started, and yet claimed that the risk is wholly the un derwriters, and that all the extraordi nary repairs necessary to be made as a result of this voyage home should be made at their expense. The case is an interesting one. 'HonoraolG Bi W There has not been a party organiza tion in this city for ten years, sas the San Francisco Call, which has not been loaded down by what are now termed honorable bilk3. The moment reform in municipal or state affairs were pro posed, a class of persons came forward and forced themselves upon the con ventions as candidates for office. Nearly all our difficulties, politically, have come from a class of persons who claimed to be eminently respectable, and who were so persistent that they could not be got rid of. Recently they came forward determined to break down the organization of the workingmen, when,had they been suc cessful, the control of our courts would have gone into their hands for years to come. "What an unpleasant situation that would have been. The Terrys, Coles, Campbells, etc., would have had ths people in their grasp, i lappily, we have escaped what would have proved a great calamity. "To the victors belong the spoils," is about to undergo modification in California. There is a fierce warfare "raging between the Chronicle and lbe-m-asses, and the upshot of it will be, that "the victors will be spoiled" in the final grab. Leaping from the Cincinnati I ridge to the water, a distance of itinety-five feet, did not kill Rob ert L. Green, as he had expected. The Harbor of Rcfngc. May 23d, 1S79. Editor Asterin: We are often amused at the ideas advanced br people (er iters included), upon the subject of the growing com merce of our young and prosperous state, and among this class is the idea of the editor of the Corvallis Gazette, published m to-days Astoiiian. He says, in speaking of the location of a harbor of refuge, "it narrows down between two points, to wit." "" 4Some of the most sirious difficulties in the way of the commerce of this state, occur between Astoria and Portland. A harbor of refuge at the mouth of the Columbia river, would not obviate those ( ifficulties. On the other hand, a harbor of refuge at Cape Foulweather, and lailroad communi cation to Portland would. This is a simple proposition." Yes, we consider it so; and made by a novice in the matter of commerce. In the fiist place, the statement that "the most serious difficulties in the way of the commerce of this state, occur between Astoria and Portland," is wholly nn correct. There flows not a river from the Rocky mountains into the salt sea, upon whose, bosom, as the God of nature left it, the commerce of a great nation could lloat in perfect safty, as on the Columbia from the Cascades to its mouth, in vessels suit able for internal commerce. 1 would ak. what has the obstructions, to deep sea-going vessels, between Astoria and Portland, to do with a harbor of refuge at the mouth of the river? And I wouid ask the editor of the Corvallis Gazette, if Portland must be the hub around which the growing commerce of the Columbia river valley must forever revolve, how much farther wouid it be by rail from Portland to Astoria, than from Portland to Cape Foulweather? It is a novel idea, that railroad connection between Porthrnd and Cape Foulweather, would obviate the difficulties of navigation between Astoria and Portland, and should be patented. Let a harbor of refuge be made at the month of the great River of the West, by making a straight channel, (there is ample depth of water), which can be easily done; there in' rendering it a less dangerous en trance than even the harbor at San ; Francisco; (because the dangers from rocks outside are less), and this first object; to wit, a harbor of refuge is obtained; and second, which is equal to the first, the commerce of a Viist portion of our country is quick ened into life, and brought into close connection with the outside world. Pioneeh. Gen Grant's Horses. If General Grant were an official representative of the government abroad, he would not be permitted to accept the two handsome Arabian horses presented to him by the sultan of Turkey, and which presentation was publicly noticed at the time it was made. General Grant has a passion for horses as well as cigars; and he ar ranged that they be sent to America to await his coming, while he pursued his tour around the world. It is said that these Arabian coursers are now making the voyage to this country from Constatinople on board a steam ship. One is a dapple gra', called Djeytan (the panther), and the other black, with a white star on his fore head. This one is named Missirli. There is a small fortune in these horses, if the' arrive safely and are properly used. Our finest racers come from Arabian stock, and the General, being a iiatron of the turf, will know just how his equine property can be best disposed of. Missouri has for some time been considering whether she ought not to adopt the "Moffitt bell punch." A strong party favored such a measure, but the preponderance of public opin ion has been against it. In the sen ate of the legislature it has just as many friends as enemies. A bill be fore that body to authorize its intro duction was defeated, the vote stand ing fourteen for and fourteen against it. Several attempts have failed in other states to introduce the bell punch. It is much less admired now than when it was first invented. The Archives Israelites say3 that in the eighteenth century the laws of Prussia required that every wealthy Jew that married should buy his por celain at the royal manufactory at Berlin. The director often took the money and made his own selection of pieces to be given in exchange. Moses Mendelssohn, although celebrated as a philosophical thinker and writer, was obliged to submit to this law, and he received forty porcelain apes of life size, some of which are still pre served in the Mendelssohn family. This method of oppressing conscience for the encouragement of ceramic art was established during the reign of Frederick the Great, Bonx. In Astoria, May 24th, to the wife of E. S. Merrill, a son. Another village blacksmith' A daughter, to the wife of Jonathan Moores. Sarnies Island, on the 21sl. Mrs. Moores is a uaugmer of .Mr. 1 II. and saran o, oi uus city. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. "ftTOTICE is herds v given that the owners It of Scoto lihlKnihi will not he responsible for anv debts contracted bv any person on behalf of said Scow, except the biune is con tracted direct v b the ow ners. r.KOVVX & ALLEN, Owners. Bv a. V. Ai.i.kn, Managing Owner. Astoria, Mav 21. 17;. 22-lw-dfcw I M. SEVERN. M. D. I'HYSirSAX AND SURGEON. Examining; Surgeon of Pensions. Kinsey's Building, on the lloadway, ASTOIMA, OltKOOX. omcc Ifniirs. From 0 to 12 a. m., and from a to s i. m. 5 OO IS SWA IS I. STOLEN. Three men. names unknown, hired mv fishing Iwat marked "CLAUA YVT.1MAX' on the" 2Hh of May. lSTfl. to go to Clifton, promising to return that day. As they have not done so. nor sent the boat back. I have reason to believe they will not, and I herebv offer a reward of &- oo for the recovery of "the iMiat. which is supplied with sail, two pair of oars and oar locks, and a lare oar. square stern, no rudder, painted black outside ; top while. Return to or ad dress N. WHIM AN. Astoria. Oregon. Arndt & Ferchen. rjfUIE BEST J Jtt' V? x i All kinds of - U - 3Si:jjiiie, Cannery and Steamboat Work prompt Iv attended to. Astoria Liquor Store, AUG. DANIEISON. Proprietor. Water st. Iload way, - Astokia, Oregon. Importer and dealer in W2NES, LSQUORS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGAllS. Sole agent for the celebrated STONEWALL WHISKEY. HOTELS AND RESTAUR ANTS. I T ALIAS RESTAUR AST. Just opened, newly furnished and first class. S. DA 31 ICO & CO., - Phoprs. Corner Lafayette and Second sts., Astoria. Meals served in Italian, French and Ameri can styles to order. The table will be supplied at all times with the best the market ullords. The well Known and gentlemanly steward, V. A. Cook, will always be on hand with a first class Italian cook! nlciiscd to see his friends. Lome and satisfy yourself. Private rooms for ladies. Meals at all hours. The best wines and ci gars always on hand. A. J. MEGLEK. C. S. WJUG11T. OCCIDENT IIOTJSK.. MEGLER & WRIGUT, Proprietors. Astoria, Oregon. THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO announce that the above hotel has been repainted and refurnished, adding greatly to the comfort of its guests and is now the best hotel north of San Francisco. muau'ix house, D. L. TURPIN - PROPRIETOR MAIN STREET. Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson, Astoria, Oregon. Board and lodging per week SS 00 Board per day 1 00 Single Meal .. 25 Tne table will be supplied at all times with the best ihc market ailords. pAHKER HOUSE, ASTORIA, OREGON, II. B. PARKER. - - Proprietor. THIS HOTEL is the largest, most comfort able and best Kept hotel in the city. Is supplied with the best of spring water, hot and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-class saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table. Free coach to the house ; charges reasonable, 1 2.1 to 250 per dav, ac cording to room occupied XyAIiliA WAMiA RESTAURANT, TIIEO. BROEMSER, - - Proprietor. T Fresh oysters, and other deli- p cacies of the season, served inBf3S-J. every style. feg&j Opposite the Telegraph office, Squemoqhe street, Astoria. Oregon. C3-MEALS AT ALL TIOURS-ffn. AUEGOS HOUSE. Mam street, nc:ir Hustler's "Wharf, ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. Mrs. Marv Campheix, Proprietor. Board and lodging by day or week. JS1 wTOItTOX HOUSE, CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS, PORTLAND. OREGON. P. XORTOX, - - - - Proprietor. (Formerly of the Portland Ilotel.) TnisnousE is a fire-proof brick, just finished and newly furnished, with the best of spring beds. Terms Per week From P5 to S6 for board and lodging. Per day 1 00. Single meals Si cents. Lodging 25 to 50 cents. EsTFree coach to and from the House. BILL HEAD PAPER, OF EVERY GRADE AND COLOR, PRIX tod or plgint at lowest rates, at Tub Astorias office flWJfe, BLACKSMITH Zfigs& Machine Shop MiftJmSA iAESTESi: -OF- LADIES' LINEN SUITS I MB IE 8 LIMES SUIWS I One hundred suits purcIiSMHl at an imminence discount of manufacturers cost at I5ANKUI FT SALE. X-3E2E CHEAPEST EVE 3a OFFERED 83 00 FULL bUIT. SILK PARASOLS. "We defy to he excelled in stock and in your -SB MAIS' STREET, MEW &PRINQ eM A. VAN BUSEN & CO. na-ve just received a full line of Spring ami Summer goods of the verv finest quality, which were bout-lit during the leeent uunhie in stt.eks. when ih e im. nmN a pS Imi and are therefore prepared to sell tl.e same at lis iates tliMi tie .sime Quality of goods can be purchased elsewhere. Thee goedt c n.t in part of Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, IZais :! Cups. I.5lioN Iress Goods. .13sII3:n. Priests, Hosavrr Boots :juB $1:os. gu3S2 Moots. Oil Cloilsin. In addition to the ahc e luu- iahlin a full stock of BVJI.'DElSfc; 3IATEB3IAI-tJ. XA5I.S. PASSTS. OILS. 3STC. The quality of our CKOCKETCY AXIB E.ANsvAIS33, I.A.15PS. ETC., Cannot he excelled and our prices defy competition. Family firoceries :i;3 1'roiisioii :j &3'-z:jij-. Oregon Ciiy Isn- peritaa Extra Flow a- at S3 ."51 iwv "Barro!. WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE. -Agency for Singr and White Sewing Machines. Wells, Fargo & Co s Enres otlice. comer of Cass and Jefferson sheet. " "" COHEN & COOPER'S 5SS& if 12 &JlJl2 JL MJu iL2$J0& &? I MM3! i! & Srif i'J O' SELir.3X" 003)S THE C3IEAI3EST. "We have since replaced our Ladies' SHOES, CLOAKS, And WJ,V s ALSO, A FULL Xi X jKT 3ES 1ST "O IKT X 2E2 IO. "7T S3 L SEL. Come, give ns a trial, and satisfy yourself that we sell cheaper than any other house in town. "We do not give any price list, as we have but one price, and sell j&oz. CJ&.&33: oirzLair. COHEN & COOPER. I X L STORE. P. S. Themostestgoodsfortheieastestmoney. BUSINESS CARDS. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office. Pages new huilding, Squemoqhe street, Astoria. Oregon. yyt. j. yy. olivei:. IMWIEOPATIIIST, Office. Tn Shuster's Dagucrrean huild ing. Entrance Mjcoiid door above that of the Daily Astokiax, Cas .street. Residence on Jefferson street, corner of Main. . "PfcOCTOK HATCH, Successfully treats all Chronic Diseases. AND DISEASES OF "WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cancer cured by a new and painless method. ORicc Chenamus street, corner of Mam street, Astoria. D ii. j. o-Etieiisx. CUKES BILLIOUS AND INTERMITTENT FEVEKS With from one to three doses of his harm less medicine. Also, Private disesises successfully treated. Office O'JJnen's hotel, Astoria, Oregon. OTTO D17FRH2R, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. 1HS KEMOVKD TO Main street, Parker's building. ASTORIA, OREGON. "pi- BECK, Manufacturer of Soots and Shoes. All kinds of repairing neatly and promptly attended to MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON. Astoria Wood Yard. Foot of Lafayette street, Astoria, Oregon. DUSIIAIiM & CO., - PROPIIIETORS. All kinds of wood delivered to any part of the city, sawed or unsawed. d lm Private Boarding House. MRS.QUINN - - PKOPKIETOR. "Will accommodate day boarders or accom modate any with hoard and lodging. x Prices reasonable. In Iimalls' building, Jefferson street, opposite Welta, Fargo & Co's Express oSlce. tE iL PUKE LINEN. prices. Call on us, it will be monev pocket. - - - ASTORIA, OREGON. SUMMER $&& or l J V ft 9, J"24r Cat t all goods that were lost on the Eepublic., LINE OF LADIES' AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEK, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Real Estate Acnt ami Convey an ccr. Agent for the FIIIEMEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY oi San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN1 and AUCTIONEER. Rents anil Acronnls Collected, and r turns promptly made. Kegnlar sales day, SATURDAYS at Ji J. IK. N. B. Parties having real estate, lurm ture or any other goods to dispose of either at auction or private sa'e should notify me soon as convenient befor the dav of sale. No storage charged on goods soh' at Auc tion. L C. IIOLh-ZX. td Auctioneer. MISCELLANEOUS. WILLIAH EBGAR. Corner Main and Chenamus Street", ASTORIA OREGON. UKALhR IN CIGARS AND TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE V0STENH0LM and other Encli?h Cutlery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Heershaum Pipes, Gtc, A line stock of Watches and Jewelry, Muzzle ami Breech JLeading: Shot faints. Revolvers. Pistols. Irlor i:illes and Ammunition. THE ASTORIA BREWERY RUDOLPH BARTH & MICHAEL MEYER, PROPKIETOKS. Comer of Olney and "Water streets, ASTOIilA, 0 KEG ON. Best quality of LA GER BEER 5 cts. per glas Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars alwuyM on hand. nsB-Tlie patronage of the puhlic is reect fully solicited. Orders for Lager or Bottled Beer in any quantity promptly filled. -The hest lunch the season will affov4 furjUshed dav and niht FREE,
