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ASTORIA. OREGON
I. C. IRELAND Editor.
T I1URSDAY May 29, JS7J).
CITIZENS 3IASS 3IEETIXG.
A mass meeting of the citizens of
Astoria will be held in this city, at the
Court-house, on
SATURDAY EVENING NEXT,
3Xay lJt I8JN
To take into consideration matters
connected with the proposed railroad.
Every citizen of Astoria, and the
cuuiiuy uiiuuuuiii, .uu eniiiuawy ic-
i ,.i: ..,. . n. ,.
quested to he present at this meeting.
Prefers Astoria.
The Walla Walla Union informs us
that while in that city Mr. Villard
assured the editor, that he and his as
sociates were going to build a railroad
to the Columbia river from the Utah
Northern road. And at the same
time expressed himself as being de
sirous of now making some arrange
ments whereby the products of the
Walla Walla country could be shipped
for less than the present rates, and
that he would prefer to load his steam
ships at Astoria.
Between Portland and Astoria there
is no longer any conflict of opinion
upon thnt topic. Astoria concedes to
Portland its commanding position as
the leader in capital and wealth; Port
land concedes to Astoria its com mail
ing position in a commercial sense;
and both agree that it is no longer
necessary to transport the productions
of that broad and fertile region of
country, drained by the Columbiai, up
to Portland and back again on its way
to the marts of the world. The many
differences which have arisen between
the two cities, when ignorant of the
boundless resources and ferJihtj' of
Oregon and Washington east of the
mountains, have all been dissipated
under the light of intelligence con
cerning the situation as it exists to
day, and by this new light and order
of things the masses will prosper. As
toria, so long neglected, and only re
garded as a speck on the northwes
tern corner of the sheet, steps to the
front now, and hand in hand with
'Portland, her more matured sister city,
is keeping pace in the march of devel
opment. Mr. Villard, and all those as
sociated with him, now see Astor'a :u
they never saw it before, hence the re
mark attributed to him by the Union.
Death of A. Xi. S tins on.
Hon. I. W.Case, of this city, received
a dispatch from Col. 1. i i. Moores yes
terday at noon, containing the jis
touuding information that Death had
once more invaded the sanctity oi
domestic circles m the capital city,
and taken from us all another good
man, Mr. A. L. Stinson known and
beloved throughout Oregon. The dis
patch informs us that Mr. Stinson
died yesterday morning of heart dis
ease. He was a member of the An
cient Order of United Workmen, and
this is the first death in the ranks of
that order since its institution in this
state. He was elected Grand Recor
der of the order under Mr. Case, who
is the present Grand Master Work
man. He was also a Mason in high
standing, and a Past Grand Repre
sentative of the brotherhood of Odd
Fellows. At the time of his death,
and for seeral years past, he has
filled the position of chairman of the
legislative committee in the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows for the juris
diction of Oregon. As Grand Master
of the order ot which Mr. Stinson was
Grand Recorder, Mr. Case will make
an effort to be present at the funeral,
which it is presumed will take place in
Salem to-morrow. Mr. Stinson was
a practical printer, and has for many
lonjr vears carried on business at the
capital. Personally we have always
regarded him as one of the very best
men in Oregon, and our sympathy is
extend to his stricken widow and or
phaned children; in this their greatest
distress.
nrlsvmf.f rhf Wkkkly Astoriax '
neat Iv done up. with uimps to pre-pay
p,.tar aliixea. lor saie at uii omue.
vul a copy to your friend.- in other park
oi tho world. Price, lu cents a copy.
. -in ii.i-j5r.
IiETTER FROM A. FIONESR
Reminiscences of Early DaysOld
Times Reviewed "by a Former
Resident of Astoria
A HEARTY 1IAXDSHAE1SG THROUGH
THE COLUMSS OF THE FA YORITE
XI! IF SPAPER OF ASTORIANS.
COKKBSI'ONDEXCE OF THE ASTOItlAN.
Los AXKEL.KS. Caufokxia. )
Thutmlij, Jy 15th, 1S79. )
Through the kindness of a relative
1 have enjoyed reading Tub Astorian
for the past six years. Know that
for very many j'ears, in the long ago,
so long ago that I was an "old settler"
when the 49ers came amongst us, I
was a resident of Astoria. L read
voiu iiaijur wui i "icav iiuu ui inter-
-" :,w i; !..
l uoij in'tniuiiown'iiiii tiibib n m
many
things in it 1 do not like
Xir.
withstanding all this, I read your pa
per with a great deal of interest. In
it I trace the lives of many of my old
acquaintances and chums in Astoria.
1 have seen by your paper that many
of them have passed away; and yet
many are still there. Astoria has a
charm that beats most places in keep
ing its lirst citizens with it.
Since I commenced writing this I
have been running over in my mind
the names of residents of Astoria
whom I met there in '47. They are
nearly all there yet. Some have died,
a few have gone aw.v3T, but most are
there yet. Some came a little later,
and are still there. It cheers my old
heart to read the names of old ac
quaintances so frequently seen in your
paper. It carries me brck to the
early days of Astoria. I think of the
pleasant social gatherings we used to
have. Many is the time I have tripped
the light fantastic with Mr. and Mrs.
Col. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Welch,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shively, Mr. and
Mrs. David Ingalls, Sir. and Sirs. Job
Ross, Sir. and Sirs. C. Boelling, Sir.
and Sirs. Dr. Trenchard, Sir. and Sirs.
Geo. Davidson, Sir. and Sirs. Henry
Slarlin, Sir. and Sirs. Capt. Gilman,
Sir. and Sirs. Capt. Crosby, A. Van
Dusen, and his then sparkling wife
Caroline. SI any is the time that I
have led his Caroline and he my Nancy
to the iloor, to tread a measure to
music made by Col. John SIcUlure.
Those were the courting days of Capt.
Flavel, Capt. Hustler, John Hobson,
and men of their age.
Yes, I like to read your paper, for it
calls up pleasant memories. You
often mention the name of Gen. John
Adair, and John Adair, jr. 1 remem
ber Jonny as a good bright lad before
he went to West Point. I have not
seen him since. I should like to shake
him br the hand. I have shaken his
good fathers hand many times. His
mother I remember as one of the
noblest women in the world. His sis
ters, Rett', Nellie and Kate, I re
member as beautiful and brilliant
young ladies. 1 knew them when
they were pretty little girls, playing
with their dolls. They are now ma
trons tilling their niche in the worlds
economy.
I always read the advertisements
in your columns, to see the names of
my old acquaintances, and to judge of
the improvements that are going on
in the place. 1 see you are advancing
some in material prosperity, and I am
glad to note it. But Astoria is not
what it should be, and I fear it never
will be what its geographical and com
mercial position would seem to entitle
ittole. For fourteen long j'ears 1
staid with Astoria thinking and hoping
it would be the metropolis of Oregon.
It did not become so to any aprecia
table extent. Since then I have tried
other places. Have lived many years
m San Diego. In Astoria the climate
is delightful, the harbor all that com
merce requires, the town site beauti
ful beyond description; with all these
elements of prosperity I thought As
toria must surely go on rapidly to a
higher position. It did nourish for a
while. Fine buildings were erected.
the town grew and everything seemed
lovii3T. llns prosperity grew out or a
prospective railroad, the road did not
come, and the place withered and
died. 1 find that an ordinary life is
too short for an unlucky man to begin
at nothing and build up a big city. If
I could be assured of live or six thou
sand years of life, and the earth could
be enlarged, 1 should hunt and try
till 1 found a place that would grow
right along and become what my judg
ment told me at the start it should
be.
For your private edification I will
say that my name is A. B. SIcKean,
and should this be read in your paper,
the author would be recognized by
manv in Astoria.
It looks like dishonesty to see the
press of either party slandering good '
men for party sake.
udge Levisee
..... .. l......,,. inA ; t.;..
H,B"l""vuva o.mwi. in i.vuuwu.i,
he was duly and truly chosen by the
, J , , , , ,
people, then was selected by the elec-
tors because, he held a petty federal
appointment, as Dr. Watt did in Ore
gon. Since the war, he, and thou-
sands more, have been so tnuijy Dull
i u2ed by southern rebels, that he left;
-
. the state, and it is no more than nht
that he should be furnished with em- j
ployment by the government for whom
he madft so m.inv sacrifices. When we
see men like Judge Levisee so shame-
fully slandered it stirs up the bile in :
us, and makes us feel pretty much as
Ti.rt i f,Jf wlitm hi d!fOiiitfl te:
.XLWil 1WA f
deliver that oration in Portland on
decoration day.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. j
Mrs. H. A. Derby.
Has just returned from San Francisco with
the finest selected Siock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
Ever offered in Astoria. Embracing every
noveliy in the line.
Dr, Warner's Health i
CORSET
'." iaI r.tii oulv Imj imrehnscd m
T Astoria at Mr?. Derby's, Main
Mreet, between Squemoqhe
ami Jefferson, Astoria, Ore
gon. W3I. WILEXHART.
Occident Hotel Hair Dressing Saloon.
ASrOKIA - OREGON.
Hot, Cold, Slumer,
Steam ami Sulphur
BATHS.
3FSpecial attention given to ladies' and
children's hair cat tint;.
Private Entrance for Ladies.
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND AVIIOLr SALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
&EMRAL IMHAMSE,
Comer Clienanuis and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - OREGON.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
A. J. MKOL.KK. f. S. W1MC1IT.
CC1EME3ST KOTEC.
MEGLEK & H'KWUT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
rrriiTE PKorisn-rroiJS aije happy to
JL announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, uddinir iireatly to
the comfort of its quests and is now the best
hotel north of San Francisco.
C. KJJOWLES. AL ZIKUKH.
Cr.AISEXBO nOTEI.
PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON.
ZIEBER & KN0WLES, Proprietors.
iKxTFrec coach to and from the liouse"(va
TTALIA5 EESTAl'RAJST.
Just opened, newly furnished and first class.
S. DAMICO & CO., - Pisoprs.
Corner Iifayette ami Second sts., Astoria.
Meals served in Italian, French and A men
can stvles to order.
The i able will be supplied at all times with
the best, the market allords. The well Known
and gentlemanly .steward. V. A. Cook, will
always be on hand with a first class Italian
conk! pleased to see his friends. Come and
snlisfv yourself. Private rooms for ladies.
.Meals at all hours, 'lhebc.st wines and ci
uars always on hand.
DAHKER HOUSE,
ASTORIA, OREGON,
II. P,. PARKKR. ----- Proprietor.
nnillS HOTEL is tne hinrest. most comfort
JL able and bet Kept hotel in the city. Is
supplied with the Jxt of spnng walr, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-class
saloon with best of liquors and eigsirs. and a
fine billiard table. Free conch to the house;
chr.iyes reasonable. .1 2" to 2 5o per day, ac
cording to room occupied
D. L.TCPPIN - rr.oiT.iirroij
MAIN .STREET.
Between Squcmocqhe and Jefferson,
Astokia. Okkgox.
Hoard and Indgine per week..
Roael per day
Single Sleal
S no
l mi
jft
Tne table will be supulied at all times with
the best the market aiiords.
PvESTAITRANT,
TIIEO". RROEMSER, - - lj:oiniKTOii.
4-
T
Fresh oysters, ami other deli- fif
encics of "the season, served hij
every style. SSH
Opposite the Telcjrraph office, bquumoqhe
street. AMoria, Oregon.
ivirMEALS AT ALL TIOURS-?Fn.
O
ItEGOnT IXOUNE.
2.1am street, near Hustler's "Wharf.
ASTORIA, - - - OREOON.
Mus. r.lAitv CAMIT.EI.L, Proprietor.
Board and lodging by day or week.
!N
"RJOKTOX Korsii
CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREOON.
XORTOX, - - - - Proprietor.
j 5
(Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
o
rrTTto TTnTTCP 1C A L'fT)I?niAT?'inTm."
X fust fimhed and newly furnished, with
i the best ofsnnngbeds.
Tcums l'er week From ?5 to PC for board
;1 hulgiiig. Per day-si oo Single meals
25 cents. Uulgmg 2.1 to r0 cents,
CsrFree coach to and from the House.
Private
Boarding
House.
MIIS. Qt'INN
w
- rilOPPJETOR.
"Will accommodate day boarders or accom
modate any with noani and iodpnjr.
. i'rices reasonable. In TmnUIs' building
'Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo sCo's
Express office p
. iiini
ml
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-OF-
JjjfJ Ifl!
A.rfc !,? twll-rtrl Mtif ttis1 . T . 4. ;
vyi.vr iiiniunu ouiio iiiui-iwaiu in uu nuinmenso discount oi nmnuiaeuirers cost
at BAN Kill PT .SALE.
;he: cheafsst- e;er offered
$3 00 HJLL bUlT. PUBE LIKEN.
SILK PARASOLS.
We defy to be excelled in stock and price. Call on us, it will be monev
in jour pocket.
I MAIN STUKKT.
IrHS.i
$2W
m&
135
A.
JUST
j. u j
Have just received a full line of Spring and
were bought during the icccnt U.n.ble in
arc tneretore prepared to sell tee srn:e
.onus can uv puict:aMau ei.sewnere.
Ciotlihsa;. Gent's
j-. iniv X
VAN DUSEN & CO.
3I:i( iiiii C:b;s. !..:iIies Brws Goods. 3Ii:Iis. Prints. Mosierj-.
B;ts ami $Iz?s. ISiihJtcr ioo(.s. C155 CloUaiug.
In addition to tfte above hae laid in a full stock of
ISriHOESSS 3EATES23AJT.S. SAILS. PAIXTS. GZJJS. ETC.
The quality of our
CROCKERY A?I ttlLASSWAISE:. TLA32FS. ETC..
Cannot be excelled and our prii e defy competition.
Family ftrocerios airil Protision a SpociaUy. Owgoss City Iih-
irial Kitru FIoin :it S. ."50 per ISarrel.
WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE.
gAjrene for Singer and White Sewing Machines. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express
otliee. comer of Cass and .lelferson street.
5W3
rii
COHEI
SWBMB THE BOSS OF TEB &WM
I3T SET,X.I3 0I5S 1M3J CI2EA1BEST.
We have since rciilaced our Ladies'
shoes, gxoj3s:s
-. ' ALSO,
Xx X IKT ZE2 3ST
Come, give us 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
por o.&.:o: c3KTXj"st,
COHEN & COOPER.
I X L STORE.
hemostsstgoorisfGrtheieastesimoney.
P. S.
BUSINESS CARDS.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Or fjck. rases new building, Squenicqhc
street, Astoria, Oregon.
I.
31. E5EVERX. JI. D.
iiiysiciax and srncsco?:.
Examining Surgeon of Pensions.
Kinsey's Ruilding, on the Roadway,
astokia, Okkcon.
Oillre Hon rs. From 9 to 12 A. 3r., and
from : to s i. m.
D'!-
,J. W. OLIVER.
IIOIKOPA'CJilST.
Offick. In Shuster's Daguerrean build
ing. Entrance second d:or above that of
the Daily astoician. ras.Mieef.
Residence on .leilcix.n street, corner of
Slain.
OCTOK 5SATrM.
SnecessfullY tnaKs all Chronie Diseases.
AND DISEASES OF "WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured lv :t new and painless method.
Office Chenamus .street, corner of Main
street, Astoriju .
D
11. J. G'lfi22E5SX.
CURES BILLIOl'S AND INTERMITTENT
FEVERS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine-. , . . . .
Also. Private diseases successfully treated.
Offick O'llnen's hotel. Astoria. Oiegon.
TTmnnTMrT,P TCD rn,VT,T."i7'R
HAS KT3IOVni TO
Main street, Parker's building.
ASTOKIA. - - - - OUEGOX.
l!amu"aclurcr of
Boots and
All kinds of repairing neatly and 5SS&3v
nromptlv attended to fe
MAIN ST., - ASTOKIA. OllEGON.
Astoria Wood Yard.
Font of Lafayette street. Astoria, Oregon.
DUSIIAltM & CO., - PROPPIETOPwS.
All kinds of wood delivered to any nart of
i the city, sawed or unsawed. dim
Shoes. t
tv
LIMN SUIT 8 1
LADIES1 LIMN SUITS I
i i i
ASTORIA. OREGON.
BUMMER BrfB0K
0FEHE1
iT&trfi? rTJS q
Afirujixiiuiiiu
h'l.irnier tieods f the lerv (Inest quahtv, wl
st cKs. wl.i n eas-h una r'm'.s a picmii', an
liich
nntl
:A Ins uiU-s tr: u lie M-uie quality of
iiiM troccs t'nustet in part of
FlllM'TwlllllO' 0"fJ?k?
lUlUOilliki, VJIVMVlv-H
i & COOPER'S
And all jioods that were lost on thcRepulllie.
A FULL LIlsE OF LADIES'
"O" !B3- X2 S3 3Et "VSTES 5L It.
AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEK,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon.
Real Zislale Ajrent and 'ovcyant:er.
Ajjent for the FIRIttlHN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.
COMMISSION AGEN7 and AUCTIONEER.
Kent mid Accounts Collected, and rr
tnrus proniplJj- made.
Regular sales day.
RATrKUAYS at I 31.
N. 15. Parties Inning real estate, lnnu
ture or any other poods to dispose of either
at auction'or private sale should notify me
oon as convenient befor the dav of nW
Nostonige charged on goods sol(' at Auc
tion. L. C. KOLI.2K.
td Auttioneer.
3II?CELLANE0rS.
WILLIAM EBGAR.
Corner Main and Chenamus Street?.
ASTORIA OREGON.
DKALKr. IN
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LM
and other English Cutlery.
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Keershaum Pipes, etc
A line stock of
i Kevclvcrw. li.stol.s. IrIor Kiiics
THE ASTORiA BREWERY
RUDOLPH BARTH & MICHAEL MEYER,
PROPIIIETORS.
Corner of Olney and "Water streets,
ASTOKIA. OREGON.
Rest quality oi LAGER BKERr, cts. perginhs
Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always
on hand.
rtarTlie patronage of the public is respect -fnllv
solicited. Orders for Latter or Bottled
! Tteio in anv ntmntiLv oromntlv filled
QSThe heft lunch tiie se:isoa will afford
furnished dav and uisht FRELK