Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (June 27, 1879)
0) Vol. ix. Astoria, Oregon, Friday Mornipg, June 27, 1879. No. 50. ( jlJlJrJrJlJ TELEG KAPHIC. - EASTERH STATES. Congress Still Sits. Washington, June 24. Not a word yet as to the date of adjourn-1 niies, tne. iormer tor oaroette ana j. xt i. i.i i 4. u r.;,! r tlielatterfor casemate. These are nient. Not the least business ot , .. . . . small guns, but thev are mention importance was transacted in j ed spec;any because the bulk of either branch to-day. After ds-. them can be provided by utilizing cussion a resolution was adop ed in the house inslructi " the com mittee on rules to sit during vaca tion, for the purpose of codifying and simplying the rules of the ; house. The senate referred the Darien ship canal business to the committee on foreign relations. FOREIGN NEWS. Tclloiv Fever atX.islon. Lisbon, June 25 Two cases df yellow fever have occurred necr this city. Tlie Eastern Insurrection. Paris, June 24. The insurrec tion in Algeria is ended, and 4000 insurgents are in the hands of the French. Want Coin. Berlin, June 25. The direc tors of the Imperial bank of Ger many here, passed resolutions declaring an increase of the silver coinage of Germany imperatively necessary. Our Sea-coast Defenses. Washington Star, The indefensible condition of our long line of sea coast is attracting the attention not only of the ordi nance department of the arm:, but of members of congress and other public men. An army officer per fectly familiar with this subject says that we badly need guns of a heavy calibre, to cope with the iron-clads of foreign powers. He states that "other nations are re modeling the armament of their; forts. Smooth-bore cannon are obsolete. Rifles can alone meet the demands of present warfare, and the experience of the last few years leaves no doubt that muzzle loaders must "five place to breech- leaainc: cannon. We have forts to nroteot our harbors and road- steads. These forts must be armed with modern with power sufficient to meet jnin for fan the armament of the iron-clads that may attack us. Without guns a fort is an inert mass, a body with out life. The fort has no power for offense or defense, until sup plied with modern armament, TWENTY YEARS AGO The United States led the world in the power of her guns. Other na tions looked in wonder at the "fraud strides made by our ordnance officers of that era, at the head of which stood Rodman. The 25 ton 15-inch gun, hurling a round shot of 450 pounds, -was then considered j hammer at Woolwich has alone a monster that no ship of war cost over half a million of dollars, could withstand. Now, the iron- j and Krupp is erecting one that clads have forced the gun problem j is to cost about a million. "With up to the SO-ton gun of England out such appliances guns that and the 100-ton gun of Italy, the first throwing a shot of 1,700 s pounds and the latter of 2,200 i pounds. STILL HEAVIER CANNONS Are among the possibilities of the near future. The iron-clad armor that has forced the gun problem up to its present plane, forces us to the solution, as well as we may, or tue baiiie uiouiwiu. &" dowe need,andhow are they to be provided? Ihe old idea that we are not to have wars may do as Ilill, iTUIlb in argument in favor of economy, but is not convincing in the light of our own experience. We will have wars how and when, no one can tell but we must be prepared to meet the shock when it comes, as come it will, sooner or later. OUR FORTS MUST BE. ARMED TO PROTECT OUR CITIES And harbors nd! commerce, -What is""s havp " ? a th.e fi7tahat i stud our coast from Maine to Tex- as, and along the shores of the Pacific? Not to go into details, we need at present ajout 1,000 10-inch rifles and 1,000 8-inch our smooth bores on hand. For instance, we have 1,100 10-inch smooth bores that can be convert ed into 8-inch rifles. We have 325 15-inch smooth bores that can be converted into 10 or 11-inch rifles, and these conversions can be done in this country, with our own metal, and the skill of our own peo ple. True, we have 30 10-inch Parrot rifles, and 70 S-inch Par-. rott rifles, which in their day did most admirable work, and were among the pioneers in the great straggle, but they were not intend ed for the heavy charges that simi lar calibres now endure, and the tremendous work that guns must accomplish. These conversions of S and 10-inch rifles from the old smooth bores on hand ought to be carried on as rapidly as possible. They DO NOT SOLVE THE GUN TROELEM As it must be solved, but it is a beginning; it gives us guns that will hold their own against the ironclads in the world, certainly against the majority of those that will cross the ocean with hostile in tent. But it must be remembered that the surest way to prevent an attack is to be fully prepared to re pel it. Powder and shot are the strong advocates of peace. A gun throwing a ton of iron every few minutes with the unerring certain ty of a rifle, is an argument that j the most ignorant can com prehend and the most reckless must heed. And the only argu ment that can meet it and con quer it is a gun of heavier metal throwing a shot weighing more than a ton. If victory alwars rests with the strongest batallions, it will never desert the heaviest guns. But how are we to procure such MOXISTER GUNS? By purchase of manufacturers? But few nations depend on their own products. Krupp has sup plied .Russia, Germany, and Turk ey. Armstrong has supplied England and Italy. With the me chanical skill and enterprise of our people we need not go beyond our borders for any product we may require. Twenty years ago we made the largest gun in the world, and there is no reason why within the next decade we should not again lead the nations. What we need is money, and a fair field for our ordnance officers and our skilled mechanics. The prepara tion for such work requires the experiments of years, costly work that consumes tens of thousands of dollars for the mere preparation to begin. Plant for such manufac ture is to be provided. The steam J weigh when hinshed 100 tons can not be made. All other portions of the plant must be on the same scale. It is mone3r that is needed. In such matters v must move slowly; in truth we cannot move fast. AVE MUST WORK UP GRADUALLY From smaller calibres to larcrer. . attacking obstacles as we progress, ; 1 -ii overcoming tbem with our increas- Lj experience, laying each day a solid foundation for the next day's . k v want nrmronriations. j and even wit10ut nioney we must expect reverses, and reverses are often our best teachers. Eng land spent 12,000,000 on Arm strong guns, and then threw them away, and changed her plans and her jnms. But now she points with pride to the products of her m-anfl nrcpnal. and dir.tatps ierms ' U Pne1,AW,c ot. l,v.mnU nC fc-.... ,,...-., .- . uii- wit iwiiviu fhv vv 444 v.. w v. her 80-ton guns. Andyet Eng land continues her experiments. Her next move will berthe adop tion of breech-loading, cannon, with an increase of expenditure, a partial rearmament, 'larger and heavier guns, and the 'result, her place as mistress or',fhe seas. With the small appropriations annualby given us we&kuiye done much, as much as couldjbe expect ed; but we want money jo provide larger guns guns tbatwill com mand the respect ofjfhe most powerful iron-clads, ana 'make our harbors as secure as ourjHbnies." BANKING AND INSURANCE. jc: BANKING AND INSURANCE. X,. W. CASE, BROKER, BANKER, AND INSURANCEtAGENT. ASTORIA, - jQREG02S Exchange bought and sold onlU parts oi the United States and Europe., OFFICE HOURS-From fr qV.ock A. . until 4 o'clock p. m. lie Mutual Insurance Go., OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. Houghton'- ...President Ciias. R, Stoky . Secretary Geo. L. Stoky., Agent (Tor Oregon Capital paid up inTJ, S. goldl coin ., ?..,....cr...jBjfiMvi .. .Wil, )lffV VU Asset-Lira Ji 'iSCT-r... &ZKa22. Tncome, 1S78 , 333.450 00 Premiume since organization J..J2ASIAU 71 Losses paid " " ... .1,334,033 44 Losses paid by Oregon branch In six years 162,363 29 I. W. CASE, Agent, Chenamus street, Astoria. Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OP LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of S07,OOO,0OO. A. VAN DTJSEN. Agent. WHOLESALE TRADE. &. W, HUME Corner of Water and 'OlneyStreers, Astoria. Oreuonii SJ -M Wholesale Dealer r -ra C5T Agent for tbe Golden CitY Chemical Works. B. W. Payne & Son's Steam Engiues. Fay's Wood Working Machinery: C3?Fishennen's and Cannery Supplies a specialty. Cotton Seine Twine and S et Lines sold at San Francisco prices. SSOars, Cordage, Blocks, Oakum, etc Star of the Columbia, ioO'flre test- Kerosene. Turpentine and Varnish. Sairclotii made expressly for light boats. TTUGH ST001 CARPENTER AND JOINER, AND GENERAL JOBBER ASTORIA, OREGON. wy-Houses built to order. aniLratisfactieB , .J 131. i- . l!- -. ... I ?P.Fte?i- .,J'. "" f" ""V" "ccl GROCIRffiSPEOISMS. aev uuor iu tuc puM;ojnu uvc. 4 HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. pARKER HOUSE, ASTORIA, OREGON, H. B. PARKER. - - Proprietor. THIS HOTEL is the largest, most comfort able and best kept hotel in the citv. Is supplied with the bost of spring water, hot and cold batlis, barbershop, and a first-clas5 saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and a fine billiard table. Free coach to the house ; charges reasonable, SI 25 to $2 50 per dav, ac cording to room occupied A. J. MEGLKK. C. S. VTBIGHT. OCCIDENT HOTIX. MEQLEIt & WRIGHT. Proprietori. Astoria, Oregon. THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO announce that the above hotel has heen repainted and refurnished, adding greatly to the comfort of its guests and is now the best hotel north of San Francisco. C. TV. JvNOWLES. AL. ZIF.BER. CiAREUiDON nOTJEI, PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON. ZIEBER & KNOWLES, Proprietors. 3Free coach to and from the house-ffa M RS. S. X. AKRIGOXI, rKoritiETon of The Tioneer Restaurant, Main Street, - Astoria. Orkgox. Has constantly on hand a full supply of FRESH OYSTERS, "Which will be served in any style desired. Strawberries and Cream and Ice Cream in season. 31cnls, 25 cents; at all ilonrs. Private Boarding. MRS. HOUSEMAN, - - FnonnETOR. Will accommodate boarders, WITH OR WITHOUT ROOMS. Next door to Metropolitan Hall, Astoria, Oregon. TTAXIAX RESTA Ult AXT. Just opened, newly furnished and first class. S. J1AMICO & CO., - Psoras. Comer Lafayette and Second, sts., Astoria. Meals served in Italian, French and Ameri oan styles to order. The table will be supplied at all times with the best the market affords. 3EBESH OYSTEKS In1 every style at airhours?' Come and satisfy yourself. Private rooms for ladies. Jleals at all hours. The best wines and cigars always on hand. npuRPix HOUSE, D L.TURPIN - Proprietor MAIN STREET. Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson, AbTOitiA. Oregon. Board and lodging per week ,..,.......$$ oo Board per day , l 00 Single Meal , - 25 Tue table will be sujuilied at all times with the best the market affords. WAIiliA YTAITiA RESTAURANT, THEO. BROEMSEK, - - Proprietor. Fresh oysters, and other deli cacies of the season, served in every style. Opposite the Telegraph office, fcuueiuoqhe street, Astoria, Oregon. aaraiEALS AT ALL HOURS-ffR. O KEG OX HOUSE. Mam street, near Hustler's "Wharf. ASTORLA., ... - OREGON. Mrs. Mart Campbeix, Proprietor. Board and lodging by day or week. N JOHTOX HOUSE, CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS, PORTLAND. OREGON. P. XOIITOX. - - - - Proprietor. (Formerly of the Portland Hotel.) THIS HOUSE IS A FIRE-PROOF BRICK, lust finished and newly furnished, with the nest of spring beds. Terms Per week From S5 to SG for board and lodging. Per dav Si 00. Single meals 25 cents. lodging 25 to 50 cent. CSsyFree coach to and from the House. Private Boarding House. o MRS. QlI2N - FROFRIETOR. "Will accommodate day boarders or acconi' modate any with board and lodging. Trices reasonable. In Intralls' bnil'Mns, Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Cos Express ofllce. GEOEGE MACLEAN, BLACKSMITH. Water Streot Roadway, Near Hume's Cannery. Astoria, Oregon. Ilarscihoeing of Blacksmith dor. Satisfnct and all kincU ing done to Or ion j,varantoed ALL SHIP AND ENGINE "WORK A SPECIALTY. W3I. TJHIiEXlIAIIT. Occident Hotel Hair Dressing Saioon. ASTORIA - OREGON. Bet, Celd Shower, Steam and SalpIiHr BATHS, 3T'Special attention given to ladies' and. iiumren's nair cutting. BriVHU-Eutrouce for Ladies. KfWii MT nMPfPSwff'r- MISCELLANEOUS. J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. OYSTERS, by the SACK, . Hay, 0ats9 Straw, Wood, Etc. General storage and "Wharfage on reason able terms. D. K. Warres. C. A. McGoirkI Astoria Market I Corner of Chenamus and Cass street, ASTORIA, OREGON. . WAEEEN & McQTJIRE, Proprietor (Successors to Uobion J: Warren. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all klnaa o Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. COB" Batter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly nhand. f&T Ships supplied at the lowest rates. Washington "Market, Alain Street, - - Astoria Oregon, BERGMAN & BERRY RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN tion of tho public to the fact that the above Market will always be supplied with - PULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH ANlTcURED MEATS! Which will be sold at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to supply ntr shies. ECLIPSE MARKET. IVest-Eijrlitli Street, near the O. S. X. o's Wharf. JOHN "W. "WELCH .PitorRiETOU A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI ly Groceries, and the various kinds of first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best of style at th market, or delivered to any part or the citj Orders given to the messen? gers. or left at the market, will be promptly filled. My endeavor will be. by prompt attention and fair dealinir. to please niv natrons. 3rAIl kinds of country produce takejaJnl iree. is-uive me a. can. CENTRAL MARKET. General assortment of table stock constantly on hand, such as Canned Fruits and Jelly, Bacon, Hams, Shoulders, Lard, EGGS. EUTTJEIS, CHEESE, Mi Emits ail Yegetaliles. riSH5 POU1LTKY A3TD GAIflE In the season. CIGAKS AJSU TOBACCO. Best of WIUfES AISB XIQUOKS. AH cheap for CASH. Goods sold on com mission. Opposite I. W. Case's store. J, RODGERS. SPJECIAX. XOTICE. Having just received a new stock, consisting . of a splendid assortment of Hats, Caps, Bouts snl Shoes, Groceries, Canned Fruits, etc. also : Watolies, Jewelry and Cwtlcyj', , Besides a clioice lot of TOBACCO, CIGARS AXB PIPE. , Wines and Liquors, Station cry and Fancy Article. Which we are offering at the lowest living -prices. Very respectfully, JAMES McGEE. At McGeo's -ew building on the roadway. It is no Use of Talking, J. K. "WIRT'S is the cheapest place to buy FJtUlTS OR VE ETABL.ES, As ho has direct from San Francisco by every steamer, all kinds of vegetables, such as is in the market. Apples, Iemr Celery Caulifowcr,. Asparagus, Parsnips, Ueety, Car rotH, Potatoes. OransoH, And from Clatsop every day EGGS, BUTTER. CHEESE. AND HOKET. Also : keep the best of CIGARS. TOBACCOS, AND LIQUORS. Call and examine before purchasing else where. J, K. WIRT. Is All TMs BloiiiE Atat ! ? 1 HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST AS'D WILL SELL MY GOODS AS. ezpitf: a AS AKY HOUSE I2 THE CITY And am not going to say anything about it . A Square Deal Guaranteed? At-.the comer of M?un. and S.quemoqlic,8t3.v ASTOBIA, - OREGON. . l - &- V-
