The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, January 19, 1881, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textfzj f. JjgJic ;InaTB 3ttmiuu ASTORIA. OREGON: TPEDNESDAY ...JAN. 19, 1S81 9. C. IRELAND Editor. Onr raciilc Fanners. The large crop of wheat raised on Dr. Glenn's California ranch lias all been shipped on owner's account. The crop, after deduct ing for seed, etc., amounted to 520,199 centals, and required twelve vessels, mostly large car riers, to transport it to the market. As there are few fanners in the -world doing business on such an extensive scale, the following par ticulars will be of interest: S&iled. July 10.... .Alls 17... Aug 25.... Sept 2 Sept 14... Scpt2S. Vei-srf. Cental- Aimer I Helium.- dMH . Hanoler -17.1 itf Maripostt XX.flis .l'uMii -40.751 Oracle. , rrgo -.......... JU.SKtf Oft 24 Cnriocn Oct 11. 2S,4MJ Oct2G Herman Lehmknhl . 7Cov9 Grasmeiv... ... .TWo Tfov 27 Vnvick . 2it.7 J)ec 14 -Old Kensington S7.4S5 Total centals .. 52U.lir. All the wheat shipped by the aboTe vessels was raised on Dr. Glenn's farm, and shipped by him. larmiriff on such a scale is not generally considered of benefit to the country where such operations are conducted, but it offers a good illustration of the immense scale upon which agriculture, is carried along upon this coast. Dr. Bla locks Oregon farm will, in three years, be as capable of furnishing a dozen cargoes for export from Astoria. A Washington special to the New York Times January 4th, guessing the cabinet, prominently mentions Senator J. H. Mitchell in connection with the matter. Mr. Mitchell has never authorized any person to use his name in this re spect, and would probably decline the honor if proffered to him. The Italian expedition, under the command of Lieutenant Bore and commander Negri, will start upon their voyage to find the south pole, about the first of Afarch. This will be the first ant arctic expedition in which steam has been used by the explorers for their vessels. This expedition will shortly be followed by one from England, uder the command of Sir Allen Youg. Accordiag to the Saturday Re--view, the hatred in which th Jewish race is now held in Ger many is far too practical to be appeased by an' such trifle as a change of religion. If the German Jews became christians to-morrow -they would be equally unpopular, because they would be equally powerful. If they were rather stupid, and not good at making Money, and altogether giyen to lag behind their christian neigh bors they might be of any religion they liked. Their offence is that in all these respects they are bet ter men than the christians. Tkey -work harder, they can earn more, and they are sharper to see and seize advantages. Keely has had a new emgine built at a cost of $10,000, aad the old one has been placed on the lower floor of the building on Twentieth street. Keely promised that when the exkibition is jjivea .both engines should be placed in operation, so as to show the im provement of the new over the old. The callers were compelled to depart without being able to convince Keely that the time for a beoni was near at haud. The stock of the Keely motor com pany is now held at about $7 a share. This time last year it was -worth about 18. Ths highest it ever reached was $300. when 3000 shares were disposed of in New "York at the figures named. The average price has been $150 per share, and the transactions at those rates have been large. Of the present stockholders but few -were among the original list, they liaving been able to get out at the top price. Keely has been at -werk some seven Tears. Get your legal blanks at The A8TOMAX office. A full line of over two hundred styles. The "Wonderful Railroad. San Franeiseo Call. The history of the railroad dates as far back as 1G7G. It was then in use at the colleries near New- esistle-upon-Tywe, England. At that time the railroad was a primi tive institution, with wooden rails, and horse to draw tbe cars. Horses were employed as a motive power on the very few railroads in ex istence until 1S02, when steam was introduced to take their place. This was in England, also. The locomotive of that day did prettj' well, at a slow pace, on a level or descending grade, but ut terly failed in making an ascent. The wheels would slip around without taking a hold. Various unsatisfactory experiments were made in railroad building up to 1S33, when the first railroad open ed for carrying passengers was be tween Stockton and Darlington, England. The cars here were also drawn by horses. It is amusing, in view of the perfection since at tained in railroad construction, to trace the methods adopted up to the time when the regular locomo tive was introduced to draw trains over the flat iron rail. The first really successful railroad enter prise in the United States was the roan duui oeiwccn .uaiuinurc, "c" ' vond Ellicotts mills, to Point of rocks, sixty-seven miles in length. We are informed by the Encyclo pa'dia that "the road was planned for horse cars only, but the suc cessful construction of steam loco motives in England encouraged the attempt to run them here, and in 1S30, a small locomotive built in Baltimore by Hr. Peter Cooper, was put upon the road, ami bj- this, and also by horses, trains were regularly run in that 3'cnr to Ellicotts mills." It would be tedious to notice in detail the numerous railroad enterprises from the time of their first introduction. There are many of those living who have traveled on roads with the flat iron rail, wlien th speed was from twelve t) fifteen miles an hur. The spikes wprked out frrm tke flat rail, which sprung up, and formed what were called "snake-heads,1' which often pierc ed through the bottoms of the cars, to the great danger of the passen gers. Inventive genius next gave us the T iron rail. In the mean time great improvements wre be ing Biade in the locomotives, cars and running gear of railroads gen erally. A high rate of speed could be made over the T iron rail; but it is being replaced o all first-class roads through the coun try by the steel rail, which is found to be more euduriuo-. la lokinr at the remarkable progress made in railroad buildin"; duriw; the half century that is past in con templating tke steep grades that can be overcome, the long tunnels that are pierced through moun tains, the comfort enjoyed in the palace cars, the great rapidity with which passengers can be transport ed Irani one point to another one is almost led to believe that invent ive genius has exhausted itself in furnishing railroad devices. Look at the vast tracts of country that are traversed by these constantly accu mulating roads. Consider how they have caused the wilderness to be populated, and arid deserts to bloom and blossom as the rose. Regions that were divided from each other by long stretches of space, and were strangers, are now placed in social and commercial intercourse. 1 he journey of three thousand miles is now performed with less discomfort and difficulty than would .attend that of a hun dred miles before railroads came into fashion. Five years ago, when the Yellowstone was mentioned, it was as some far-off place, the knowledge of which was indistinct and dream. It was regarded as the wild home of the savage, into which it would be dangerous for the settlers to penetrate. In less than five yc&rs more a railroad will extend through the Yellowstone valley, and then, will it certain ly, be in character to establish a National park there. Six or seven years ago the Black hills reared their peaks in solitude. Now the country is teeming with quartz mills and population. The terri tory of Dakota, in which this great change has been wrought, has sprung so suddenly into pros perity that it is actually asking to be admitted as a state into the Union. These sudden and con stantly recurring surprises are broUri,t about by the construction of railroads, which are arteries that give life and vitality to waste places. Since the- confer so many benefits, their multiplicity is a thing most ardently to be desired. NEW TO-DAY. Music Lessons. T. F. CULLEN and C E. BARNES, TEACHERS OF VIOLIN, PIANO, GUITAR, COR NET AND BANJO, WtHild like a few ihiiiILn mi either of the alxive instrument. Term Eight lessons for fiw dollars. JSrDrdeis left at Stevens & Son or Ad lerv bk store Hill lc prompt l attended to. WEDDING GIFTS ! Am elegant abutment or jz-i-r "EVTVY IT 4 TT?U 1? ULiJllM It OUAlltO AND GAPE MAY PATENT ROCKERS. Suitalik foil Ladies and Gentlemen, An 1 verjf impropriate for WEDDING OR OTHER GIFTS At the Furniture and Can-'t Store of I'll AS. HKILBORN. TREMILIRII & UPSHUR DEALERS IN SHIP CHANDLERY PROVISIONS, IRON, STEEL, G0AL3 Builders General HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, ETC. AGENCY OF THE Imperial Mills Flour and Feed. Chenamus Street, Near Olney, ASTORIA. OREGON CENTRAL MARKET. General assortment of table stock constantly on Imud. such as Canned Fruits and Jelly, Bacon, Hams, Shoulders, Lard, ECS. BUTTER, CIIEESE. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, FISH. rOlTTTRY AXD GA3IE In the season. CIGARS AX TOBACCO. Best of AVI3TES .CVD T.IQUORS. All cheap fr CASH. Goods soll on com mLvhHi. OpixfeHc I. W. Case's store. .1. KOUC.EKS. MRS.McKEA.N&Co., Dealers in Embroideries, Laces, White Goods, Ruchings, Quilled Ribbon, Etc. ALSO Saxony, Yarn, Wool, Zephyrs, Etc., Of which they now have the most complete assortment in the city. Also just received a nice lot of Slipper Pattern, Son Pillows. Etc, To all of which they invite the attention of the ladies of Astoria and vicinity. Corner of Cass and Jefferson streets. As toria, Oregon. .MISCELLANEOUS. G.W. HXJOTE Wholesale and Retail Dealer GROCERIES. PROVISIONS, ETC., ETC., LUMBER. ETC., TIN PLATE BLOCK TIN, TIG LEAD, SEAMING COPPERS, SOLDERING COPPERS, SALMON TWINE, COTTON TWINE, NET LINES, MANILLA ROPE, SAIL CLOTH, ANCHORS, OARS, FLOATS, MAUl, HANDLES, MURIATIC ACID, LACQUER, VARNISH, TURPENTINE, BENZINE, COAL OIL, GUM! BOOTS, RICE, ETC., ETC., IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT. ASTORIA. - - OltlCTOX. MRS. DERBY SELLING HER ENTIRE STOCK -OK MILLINERY GOODS ATT COST. Dr. Warner's Health CORSET Ci oulv be purchased in . tt Astoria at fV MRS. DERBY'S. Masonic Hall Htiildintr. cor ner of Muin and Squemoihe streets. Barbour's IRISH FLAX THREADS Salmon Net Twine. Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines, Cotton Netting, all sizes. Seines Made to Order, Flax and Cotton Twine, Fishing Tackle, etc. barbourTrothers, 511 Market Street. San Francisco HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers. Chas. Stevens & Son, CITY BOOK STORE. BROWN'S BUILDING opposite the BSST-.X. TOWER, In room lately occupied by Schmeer's Confectionery, Largest aii Best Assortment Of novelties in the stationary line usually found iu a first-class book store, consisting of BOOKS. FINE STATIONERY, GOLD PEN GOODS, ALBUMS. CHKOMOS. FRAMES. STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES. AH of which will be sold at prices which DEFY COMPETITION. 1. S. The latest Eastern and California periodicals constantly on hand. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. WILLIAM EDGAR, Corner Main and Chenamus Streets, ASTORH OREGON. DEALER I.t CIGARS AND TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE Y0STENH0LM and other Entluh Cutlery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc, A fine stock of "IVatrheM and Jewelry. Muzzle and IJreech Loading Shot Guns and KUles, Revolvers. Pistols, and Ammunition. 3IAKIXE GLASSES. ALSO A FINE Assortment of fine SPECTACLES and EYE GLASSES. SHIPPING TAGS THE BEST OUALITY, WILL BE SOLD by the hundred, or by the box, printed or plain, to suit customer?, at The Astoria oEcc mm mi THE DAILY AND WEEKLY T) ESPECTED AND COMMENDED BY ALL FOR ITS Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability. THE PAPER FOR THE FOR THE FARMER, FOR THE MER CHANT, TKIHIS: BY 31 A IT.. (TOrtTACK KKKKTO ALL SUKCRIUKKS.) DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR 9 00 DAILY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 3 00 WEEKLY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE 2 00 WEEKLY, ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 1 00 oirPostnia.sters are authorized to act as agents for The AsrouiAN THE STEAM PRINTING HOUSE HAS THE FASTEST AND 'BEST PRESSES, AND TYPE OF THE LATEST STYLES. are" We purchase Payor, Cards, Ink.Und other materials of tlu manufacturers AT LOWEST I.1VIX RATKS. And can therefore afford to ilc, as we alwajs do. tlie best articles, while charging Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads. THE EVERY DAY WANTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM AND THE WORKSHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES WHICH CAN NOT RUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL. THE COLUMBIA Afi IS SUPERIOR TO MOST, AND IS EXCKLLK1) P.Y NONE ON THIS COAST. JOHN HAKN, - - PROPRIETOR, CHENAMUS STREET, - ASTORIA, OREGON. tB-Onlers left at the CERMAMA BEER HALL will be promptly attended to.-n MISCELLANEOUS. E. C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oreqon. Seal EMate Asent ami Von ryaHt-rr. Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER. Kcatt aad AccohbIk Collected, aad rr tarn4 promptly made. Regular sales day, SATURDAYS at 10:30 A. M. N. B. Parties having real estate, lurni tureor any other goods to dispose of eithei at auction or private sale should notify me soon as convenient before the day of sale. No storage charged on goods soli' at Auc tion. B.C. HOLDEN. td Auctioneer. G. HANSEN, CASS STREET, - - ASTORIA. Has just openeu a tine stock of WATCHES ! JEWELRY! DIAMONDS ! SILVER WARE, ETC., The finest in the market. Mr. Hansen does not wish to be understood as having articles In his stock ' too numerous to mention." but he has A Fine Selected Stock, and Will Guarantee Every Article to be as Represented. Prices are Xothins ivlien the Qual ity of the Goods is Considered. 535I fully understand my business, and cannot be swindled in bnyinjr, and having mnde personal selection of every article I have for sale, have no hesitation in guarantee ing it to be as represented. Call and inspect this stock. - . HANSEN, Cass Street, Astoria. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY STOCK Z AN ELEOANT LOT OF CLOTHING SUITABLE FOK THE HOLIDAY TRADE. also :-- A Great Variety of Articles Suitable for Presents, at IT. lUOEB'S. ilr. Loeb has made arrangements to pay the highest cash prices for all kinds of furs, pelts, nides, etc N. LOEB, Main Street, Astoria. COMMERCIAL MAN, FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR EVERY PERSON. ASTORIAN BREWERY TWT-3) S)Jaj&& .MISCELLANEOUS. D. K. Warrks. T.W. Eatoj Astoria Market ! OPPOSITE OCCIDENT IIOTEV. ASTORIA. --- - Ol&sriK WAHRF.X & EATOX, Proprit twtf , (Successors to Warren fc McGulre Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Cured Meats A full line of FAMILY GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED HAY, CANNED FRUIT. VEGE TABLES, ETC. B" Butter, Eggs. Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. 6& Ships supplied at the lowest rates. PIKE & STOCKTON, HOUSE, SXC5&? - CARRIAGE PAINTERS,- PAPER HANGING AND WALL COLORING A SPECIALTY. GLAZING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. S9Shop next door to Astoriau Office, in Shnster's building. E. R. HAWES, CHENAilUS STREET, ASTORIA, IS NOW PKEPABED TO DO ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING AND PIPE WORK. Bath Tubs, Closets, Etc. Sheet Iron and Tin U'ei'L: BELTER JXX23a"5T, ASTORIA, OKECON, BRICK LAYER PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL Orders left at the Occident Hotel, or at my Warehouse, foot of Benton Street, promptly attended to. T HIE, SAND, BRICK. PLASTER, LATH, - Cement, and ail materials in my line, furnished to order. K5S"SpeeiaI attention paid to Furnace work and Itauges. Cistern w ork w arninted good or no pay. B3"Agent San .Tumi and New Tacoma Lime. s PILES. The undersigned Is prepared to furnish a large number of Spiles and Spars at his place on short notice, at reasonable rates. Apply to C. G. CAPLES, Columbia City.