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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1881)
w e Jglte gaxlu stovlnn. ; ASTORIA. OREGON: SATURDAY - FEI5. 2(1. 1SS1 .C. IBELtMl ...Editor. A hill has been intrcwlueeil into the Illinois legislature to prevent railroad cortip.ms pooling their earnings, uikUm-h penalty of $3,000 a. day while feuch arrangement con tinues, and a strong effort will be made to pass it. William F. Dalrymple, the fa mous grain fanner in Dakota, ays that the clear profit for 1S0 was ovor 250,000. He raised more than half a million bushels of wheat ion 24,000 acres, and lispos cd of it in Buffalo at a profit f fifty cents a bushel. The gamblers of St. Louis are to find fcecurit in th' spring in a Jceno boat which is to be started up the river. The 'boat will have t a large main cabin for keno, and smaller rooms forward for faro roulette and hazard. Kach pas senger is to pay $ fare ami three fourths ot the fares are to eonsti- ' tuie three 'pots" for the game. the bank deducting the usual coin Mission. Once fairly out in the river, slate laws against gambling will Hot avail, anfl the United States statutes do not recognize such an offense. The problem of the utilization of'the electric light seems to be engaging serious attention in many quarters. In London the commis sioners of works have been trying experiments with a view to deem ing the practicability of illumi nating the house of commons by electricity. At the commence ment of the experiment six globe were placed a few feet below tin ceiling, but the glare of the light -was too strong. A further experi ment was then proposed by plac ing the light above the glass roof. The result of this test has not yet Veen announced. Benjamin Harrison, the great grandfather of themw euator front Indiana, was sent in 1774. as a delegate from Virginia to the con tinental congress. From that date until his death, in 170, he was prominent in public affairs being a signer of the Declaration of In dependence, twice a member of congress and three times governor of Virginia. His son, General William Henry Harrison, served liis country both in the army and civil office, from 1791 until 1S41, -when he died, one month after taking the oath jis president President Harrison's son, John Scott Harrison, was a member of congress from 1S51 to 1857, and died a year or two ago at his home in Cincinnati. General Benjamin Harrison, tie new senator, was born August 20, 1833, at his grand father's home at North Bend, Ohio, some fifteen miles below Cincin nati, on the Ohio river. The emperor of Prussia is in his S4th year, and is remarkably well -preserved It is said that he looks twenty years older than when at Homburgles-bains eight years ago. His height is six feet six; he had a fine military figure, and did not appear to be over GO or 01 ; but he has grown heavier and steuter: his face is full of wrinkles, and old age is also crushing him down in sta ture, for he does not look as tall as formerly by several .inches. "When he reached his 0th birth day he promised his faithful phy sician that if he would carry him through to 80 he would make him a count er baron. Peaching 0 hale and hearty, he again promised the faithful disciple of Esculapius that if he would extend his life ten years more he -would make him a prince. Appearances indicate that the physician will receive the promised title. The alignmoiit of the planets "Venus, Jupiter and Saturn m the western sky, at evening, presonts a Spectacle of boaut' rarely witnessed among the heavenly bodies. They form a taporing pointer, with Venus for its blazing head next rhe mui, Tpointing toward the southern meridian. The Central Pacific. "With snow blockades all alonjr its line and law blockades in the courts the Central Pacific railroad company may have harder times in 1881 than its stockholders ex pected from tlte promising look of business. The 1 "tilted States government began a suit recently to pi event tin payment of divi dends, on the ground that the coin puny is indebted to it to the amount of considerably more than $42,000,000; and that although this obligation, with accrued inter est, will only mature in 181)7, the payment of a dividend by the com pany to its stockltolders is not a lawful use xf its revenue, nor a proper disuo&ition'of it; property. On the other hand, a western ooiintry, which happens to own some stock of the Central Pacific, has obtained an injunction against the lease made to this company of about o'lO miles or road belonging to the Southern Pacific railway at the rate of $'3,000 per mile, on the ground that tlte lease is fraudulent, and made 011I3 for the purpose of enabling the Southern Pacific to float it mortgage bonds. This section of road, it is stated, runs through the desert, and cannot earn the amount for which it is leaded. On the contrary, it i a constant source of loss to the company from the sand drifts that destroy the track, and the absolute want of water which compels the running of water trains over considerable distance. Of course, the profitable portion of the Southern Pacific is not in cluded in the lease. The charge made in these two law-suits may lead to a thorough invcstiiration of the affairs of the Pacific railways. We cannot contemplate with sat isfaction any event calculated to prevent the natural development of such useful undertakings as tho.-e roads are ami will be; but we must draw a line between the mode of enterprise which is essen tially commercial ami honest, and that other mode which is reckless ly speculative and characterized by dishonesty and stock gambling. Depth of tne Frost. From the Hartford "onn.i Times. Frost penetrates to very difi'er erent depths in the ground, accor ding to the nature of the soil and the amount of exposure. Work men engaged in thawing out the ground with coal fires for the pur pose of taking up a water pipe on Windsor avenue, just above Avon street, a few days ago, found the ground frozen hard to a depth of two feet or more at the edge of the gutter, while on the inside of the walk, not twenty feet from that point, the frost had penetrat ed but nine inches. In the first case it was a stiff, cla3ey soil in the latter, sandy. Oh the other side of the street some prelimi nary digging on the proposed site of a new building revealed a still less depth of frost only half a foot. That was a sandy loam, somewhat protected. The general depth of the frost in most parts of Connecticut is probably two feet, and it would be greater but fcr the protecting cover of snow, which averages at least two feet, and is very compact. Paying its D ebts. A few years ago the west was mortgaged to New York and Bos ton. The last two or tliree 3ears have, however, been good vears for farmers, and the result is, that debts have been paid and money laid by. For a year and a half the money has been going to New York i larire streams and flowing back in much smaller ones. The local banks in the great west are growing strong and independent. One bank in Gentry county, Mis souri, however, is instanced, whose deposits have grown from $00,000. in 1870, to 250,000 at the present time. This case is said to be no marked exception to the general rule. reopie, also carry more money in their pockets than they did in IS 78, and have more of it hoarded in their houses. Standard silver dollars are beiieved to be buried in other places than govern ment vaults. Beef and Mutton in England. ItHRtl Vew Yorker. Notwithstanding the constant large importations of these from America and Australia, the Eng lish papers inform us that the prices not only keep well up there, but arc likely to continue to do so. This is owing mainly to the in creasing prosperity in the manu facturing districts. Moreover, those jMiople. who formerly got meat of a poor quality only about once a week, on account of its high price, now that abundant importations have placed before them a -uperior quality at ajower price, can afford to have it nearly every dxy on their tables, and hence this reatly increased con sumptioii of meat in tin I'nitcd Kingdom. As to mutton more particularly, the liver-rot has broken out among the Jloeks of Great Britain, causing many deaths in them from the lisea.-e, and this again a-ists to keep up the price of mutton as well as beef and pork. American flock-masters will see that the above inforces what the Rural has repeatedly said to them that various causes have con tributed for years past, and would continue probaoiy for years to come, to keep up the prices of sheep, wool and mutton in Ameri ca. Let them go on now with a good heart and prosper. "What Becomes of the Soapstone? From t)i- Helhlekem (Pit.tTiiiifo. An alarming conundrum is agi tating the country. When does the soapstone go? From our hoy hood we have known of the veins of soap-tone in the hill just north of Easton. For years all projects to make them profitable failed; but, singular to say, just about the time oleomargarine came to the front, the soapstone quarries v. ere monopolized; i.iills were leased for grinding the pot-rock, running night and day, the product shipped to New York, ami then, where? It is claimed to be used in paper pulp. It may lie, to some extent. It is alleged to be used in hatter's felt. Perhaps so; but where is so large an amount di-spoed of? Soapstone, or stealite. is a combin ation of silicia and magnesia. It is soft and greasy, and hence it is sometimes called lardstone. From its adaptability to making vessels, in some sections, it is called pot rock. When ground, it is a soft, smooth, greasy, and almost impal pable powder. No one who has seen.it in its ground state, will question its almost diamond value for adulteration. Caudles, sugar, Hour, butter, it is alleged, can be adulterated to the extent of 20 to 25 per cent, without any chance of detection. English and American Commerce. The foreign trade of Great Brit ain during 1S8U reached the enor mous total value or $3,104,002,000, made up of r2.00,050,000 imports and $1 ,114,052,000 exports. Com pared with previous years the in crease for 1S80 amounted to 400, 000,000, as the following table shews: Import-'. Kxjwrt-. 1878 .sl.Stt.WS.UUI !1.2l.r,.0uu lt'9. 1.S11MT.S.OU) 7.6.0J0 10 -'fH9fi&)J0J l,llt.O..(XO The foreign trade of the United States during the same years was as follews: Import Kxport. --81.S12.MJt STI221.1jO .M.WJiOiO 7SVKI.CU) l3.NG.OXJ KS3.iriO.I.U) lSJiv. IbTfl ike These figures do not include the specie movement, but represents merchandise only. It will be no ticed that while in the trade of the United Kingdom the imports ex ceed the exports, the reverse is the case in the United States. NEW TO-DAY. Last Call, mo tax ivukks of school dmi-h-i JL No. I Yhi an- Iteretix notified that tin Taxlm will remain in m iiniiiliintiltliTtli tf .March. All imoaM iat- on thai dav h ill be retra-l In lhf hojI Clerk atVlm Utnu and i-mnIn Hill avrrtM. Kv onler of tin Itoard if I)in-rlr. -ii .1. :. iirsTLin:. (1tk. Annual School Meeting Notice. A annual MKirriM; or thi: h-J o.t of x-hii ItMrk-t Nn. I Hill he hHd at the HmmiI bHWim Mam -trvrt. 111 A4ona. f!a!4Mi fount . r-sni. m Mixida renin?. March 7. ism. at 7 oHek i l, for uV imfi' of elcethwmiM- Direct fiw thre yr and owe (Vrk fr hm t-ar. ALs U b .itx to sHwmn a M-hool for Ok etpmiMt; vear in id dhtriH.MitdalM) a lax t Mt rulerrt ami itu-iileuial i'h-hm of yiw 4:strrt. ami U tnwe-t vnrh mhrr IhI- S- 1 m TOMTl MNNf iH'flHV thflHWl- hmc Kv onior f the lUmnl of Din-i-torx. .1 IMirsTLKK.CU-rk. Aona. Feb. 3 !M . 4;-nl MISCELLANEOUS G. W, HUME Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN GROCERIES, PROVISION, LUMBER. ETC., ETC., ETC., TIN PLATE IJLOCK TIN, PIG LEAD, SEAMING COPPERS, SOLDERING COPPERS, SALMON TWIN::, COTTON TWINE, NET LINES, . MANILLA ROPE, SAIL CLOTH, ANCHORS, OARS, FLOATS, MAULS, HANDLES, MURIATIC ACID, LACOTER, VARNISH, TURPENTINE. BENZINE, COAL OIL, GUM BOOTS, RICE, ETC., ETC., IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT. ASTORIA. - - ORKCOA. 3IRS. DERBY SELLING HER ENTIRE STOCK OK MILLINERY GOODS AT COST. Dr. Warner's Health CORSET t J P-.li juilv tw luirMt?t.j4 iti u "Astoria at Slt7, " JUtS. DKRBY'S. ( f 'ir I AlaMHih- Hall ItuiUliii" titr- 1 1 'S I iier of Alain ami Sqm-iHMil.e V W A tnvt Barbour's IRISH FLAX THREADS Salmon Net Twine. Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines, Cotton Netting, all sizes. Seines Made to Order, Fiax and Cotton Twine, Fishing Tackle, etc. barbourTrothers, ."51 1 Slarkrt Street. Sau .Frnurixro HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Manngetv Chas. Stevens & Son CITY BOOK STORE. BROWN'S BUILDING iipK.sitr the BELL TOWER, In room laid) x.-viipted by SHimevr's Confectionery, Largest ail Best Assortment Of novelties in tlie stationary line usually found in a llrst-ela-v. book ttotv.coiitiitinK of HOOKS. FIXE STATIOXEUV, GOLD I'EX (JOOl)S. ALIU'MS. CIIKOMOS. FIt.UIES. STEKKOSCOPES, DIAICIES. All of which will be sold at prices which ' DEFY COMPETITION. 1. S. The latest Eastern ami California itenodicals constantly on hand. CHAS.bTEVENrf SOX. WILLIAM EDGAR, Corner Main and Cbcnamus Streets, ASTOKIA OREGON. ukvu.c a CIGARS AND TOBACCO, AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LM and other Enslfrh Cutlery. STATIONERY! FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Eleershaum Pipes, etc. A tine tiH'k of VatPhc and .Jewelry. ."Iluy.y.le anU It re celt I.ondinr Mint luiio and Kith.. Revolver-. lM-tol-, nnd Ammunition. MAKIXK ;j,.yssks. I-O KINK A-sortitieiit of run -I'KCTVt LKSand EYE CLASSES. SHIPPING TAGS rpirK BEST OUALITV. WILL BE SOLD JL by the hundred, or by the box, printed or plain, t suit c8temer. at Thk Astorus oSce. r &jiil5ii -vJBiBtJ THE DAILY AS-TORIA 1 I r 1 1 . t. "DESPECTED AND COM3IENDED BY ALL FOR ITS Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability. THE PAPER FOR THE COMMERCIAL MAN, FOR THE FARMER, FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR THE MERCHANT, . FOR EVERY PERSON. TKI5.1XS: BY .11 A IT.. Ifu-TMSK KKKK'rO ALL -rfex.:KI!:BHt.J DAILY. ONE COPY ONE YEAR. DAILY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS WEEKLY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE "WEEKLY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS ctrlMinat'rv are authorized to act asasents for Thk AroniAX THE ASTOR.IAN STEAM PRINTING HOUSE HAS THE FASTEST AXJ) BEST PRESSES. p AXU TYPE OF THE LATES2 STYLES. -"NVe imrrhu'-e Paper, Cards luk. and other materials of the manufacturers AT LOWEST MYIXft RATES. And can therefore afford to use, as we alwas do. the best articles, while rnnrsmg only iiveoiodeiel.a.tie; jELIOJSS. 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 BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL. 1. R. H TWO D0O1IS EAST OF OCCIDENT, MISCELLANEOUS. TREMHJRD & UPSHE DEALKKS IN SHIP CHANDLERY PKO VISIONS, IRON, STEEL. COAL, Builders General j HARDWARE, PAINTS. OILS, ETC. ACK.NTV OK THK Imperial Mills Flour and Feed. Chenamus Street, Wear Olney, ASTOKIA. OKFCOX PETER RXJJNTEY, TOi:i V. OKHiiON, BRICK , LAYER nai.N M) OKXA.AIENTAL Ord-r left at the Occident HoM. or at mv VarehHiM fort of i:iiton street. jM-omjitly attended to. T 131 E, SAND, KKICK. PIVSTEK. IVTII, JJ Cement, and all niateriaN in my line, fnrnihi'd to order. irSiecInI attention paid to Furnace work and Kan:i. Ctcm work warranted yond er no jMiy. fftTAuent San Juan and XewTaconia Lime. fjw , Hn ir Ii'"'liBL fag. AND WEEKLY 59 00 .. 3 00- 2 00 1 00 AWES, l)iler in Cannery Supplies of all Kinds, Veit Ir the eHelr.ited MEUALLIOX RAXGE, Ilish 'lo-rt-. Low Clnnet. and Plain iCaiise-. IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF ALL KINDS. Brass Goods, Hose, Etc, Water Closets, BatTubs, Etc. all work warranted . HA WES AbTORIA. OREGON. MISCELLANEOUS. VARiSHBSiDJlPMS THE rNDERSIGNEI) OFFERS FOR sale on hand and to arrive direct twu Ne ntk English Lustre Black Varnish, ix iuri:ei'. Turpentine Aspheltum Varnish, ix uai:ki-s Benzine Aspheltum Varnish, IX BAKKKLS. No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels, Brown Japan, in Barrels, No. 1 Coach, in Barrels, White Damar, in Barrels, Coach Varnishes, in Cases. Silicic Almniiiate Paint, FOlt IIIOX AM) WQOt) OIJK. JAMES LAIDLAW & CO., IG X Front Street, Portland. ARNDT & FERCHEN, ASTOKIA. - OUEGOX. The Only 3Iacliine Shop Aiidtliebestf UiaCKS.AIITH OxxUJr -. -- -ari In the city. All kinds of Cl ENGINE, CANNERY, STEAMBOAT WORK l'miiiptlv .itttL ed to. A speeialt j made of rt .uriny CANNERY DIES, 3IACIMXKSHOP. XEK KIXXEY'S AS TOKIA FISHEKY J. H. D.KATr Whoh-wle tul retail dealer in. ALL KJXJJS OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Zc. General storage ami Wbarfnj; on reason able terms. Foot f Benton -treet. Atcr!a Orejion. fZAib- HJMUN -jmmmTS? SVKKRin V