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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.