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ASTORIA. OREGON:
'THURSDAY MARCH 10, 1SS1
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Editorial CorrcspoHdence.
Wamiinutox, D. C.,"Feb. 24,
1S81. We have just passed two
anniversary eelebrations; one on
Tuesday, in honor of the birth of
George "Washington, and one yes
terday, in honor of the institution
f the Knights or Pythias in
America. Beth were very promi
nent occasions and attracted thou
sands to the lines of procession.
The greatest observance of the
22d occurred at Alexandria. Later
in the day we inquired of our com cem com
paneon: "Why did n't we go to
Alexandria today, Captain?" The
response was, "You've never been
there.' "No." "Well, I have,"
and that was the reason assigned
why we did not go together on
the 22d. In continuation of the
remark it was related that there
is an old gentleman living in
Washington whose age is disputed.
He persists that he is 40 only,
""while it is positively a fact that he
is 60, but he lived 20 years in
Alexandria and will not allow that
to be enumerated, believing it to
have been worse than lost. The
1 Knights of Pythias made a most
magnificent display Astor lodge
No. G, of Astoria, was represented
-in one of the carriages assigned to
the sojourning brotherhood, aud as
-the procession was a long one, and
the day so cold that the music
froze in the horns of the musicians
of the various division bands and
rolled out in lumps of notes upon
the pavements, readers of The
Aktokian mav realize somewhat
4tour" feelings when we alighted
from that carriage at our door that
evening. Positively, by way of
parenthesis, I have not been so
cold for twenty Years, and am not
warm enough to-day to make my
self interesting. Congress did not
adjourn at all on the 22d; at least
the house remained in session up
to the hour for meeting on the 23d
(eleven a. m.) and then merely
called off from one day to the next
and went on with the business.
Senator Matt Carpenter died to-day.
Representative Fernando
Wood died since the beginning of
the month, of all of which, however,
you are fully advised by telegraph;
but as such documents as are
-herein enclosed do not reach you
by telegraph, and seldom by mail,
please publish for the benefit of
the people. Do not understand
us, however, as endorsing these
views by such publication. We
should regret very much to have
any person believe for an instant
that any item whatever inimical
to the improvement of the Cascade
canal, or the bar at the mouth of
the river, would be given to the
-irorld through our columns in
furtherance to such opposition.
The Astorian is the staunchest oi
Ahe staunch friends of those meas
ures and the men who have in
augurated them, and the enemy
of all who may oppose either.
Harbor ef Refuge.
Ah EmUtb Opl&ioB.
The New York Maritime Regis
ter, commenting on the subject of a
harbor of refuge on the Pacific
coast, says it is sadly needed, and
adds: "The national government
would gladly establish one there
and it is not probable that congress
"will refuse the necessary appropri
ation. It is to be hoped the people
on the Pacific slope will appreci
ate the prospects of success in this
matter and not raise obstacles that
will delay it. Unfortunately a
diversity of opinions exist as to
choice of locality. This trouble
will always exist on such a long
stretch of coast. Advocates of
the different places may allow
them partnership to carry them so
Tar that the principal object will
be defeated. The burden of ex
pert testing will eventually secure
.success for its side and the harbor
-will be the sooner established if
Jfcis testimony is well supported at
jstke outset." "
A Presidential Entertainment.
KDITOR1AI. COKRKSrOXDKXCK.
Washington, Feb. 24. In an
other letter we have called atten
tion to an advent which occurred
at the White House last night, the
last reception of the President and
Mrs. Hayes. The idea originated
with Mrs. Hayes of making these
special matters in honor of the
representatives of foreign powers,
and this was the third of this class
ot recent Jons. It was the most
brilliant of all that has ever yet
occurred in the national capital.
As it may not be uninteresting to
readers ot The Astokian to know
how such advents are conducted
here we will endeavor to give some
of the most prominent features of
this one. Punctually at S o'clock
carriages began arriving, and by
S:30 the whole of the carriage
drive was blocked up, and a long
line of carriages extended from
Fifteenth street to Vermont ave
nue. The stream of elegantly
dressed ladies and gentlemen in
evening dress or full uniform, ex
tended from the dressing-rooms
upstairs, along the upper corridor
to the lower corridor, to the door
of the East room. It was impossi
ble at S:15 o'clock to go from the
dressing rooms to the East room
in less than half an hour. On en
tering that apartment there was-
the opportunity ior the finest dis
play. The ladies spread out their
trains, the gentlemen settled their
shirt collars, and 'the gauntlet of
criticism was run with these who
who had paid their respects to Mr.
and Mrs. Hayes, all who formed a
crowd at the end of the room.
The apartment was never more
resplendent with light, foliage and
the perfume of flowers. Garlands
of smilax crossed the base of the
three superb chandeliers, through
which the soft light shone as
through a veil of greenery. The
mantles were banks of rose lillies,
carnations and hyacinths set in
variegated foliage and ferns. Be
tween the mantles was arranged a
miniature forest of palms and
pine trees, which formed a
back ground for the receiving
party. The other mantles
and
mirror stands were laden
with a profusion of delicate plants.
The corners of the parlor were
rounded out with the strangely
colored and distorted leaves of the
weird looking crotons, mingled
with the more familiar fern. The
long interior corridor was draped
with the National colors, and pot
ted plants were grouped in charm
ing contrast down its long vista to
the conservatory. Nor were the
decorations confined to the East
parlor. The Blue room was light
ed 'with waxen candles and was a
perfect bower of blossoms. So
was the Red room. All the doors
were open to the State dining
room, but a barrier of silken rib
bons was placed to stop the way,
the intention -being to make the
corridor the only entrance. Some
free and independent citizens
however, looking upon the ribbons
as an infringement of their rights
walked under them, and began in
specting things generally. The
conservatory was also brilliantly
lighted, and when viewed from
tne outsiue presented a magni
ficent sight. Every chandelier in
the mansion was also lit. A day
light view of the White House
gives no idea of how finely it lights
up on grand occasions. The State
and private dining-rooms, in which
supper was spread, were, after all,
the-grand attractions of the eve
ning. It was no wonder. The
decorations, both of the tables and
rooms, were magnificent. The
table in the state dining-room was
wonderfully beautiful. The mirror,
introduced during the Grant re
gime lay the entire length. The
most remarkable among the
floral ornaments was a magnifi
cent vase of jacqueminot buds
topped by a parasol of lillies of the
valley. Large bouquets were
placed wherever there was space,
and served to heighten the effect
of the edible ornaments. The
table was finished at each end with
simulated fountains four feet hi-h,
the water of spun sugar, which
glistened with all the freshness of
the genuine article. Gondolas
four feet high, drawn by savons
almost life size, and dolphins of
delicate confectionery rested upon
the glossy surface. The bounte
ous profusion of cut flowers, the
crystal and china, the marvelous
structure in ices, creams, cro
quettes, comfits, and confection
ery mingled with fruits, both
natural and in concaves ol sugar,
made a scene of bewildering beau
ty. The table in the private
dining-room had the Hiawatha
bo&, laden with flowers as a centre
piece. Invitations had been
issued for fifteen hundred people,
but, guided by past experience
supper was ordered for three
thousand. A careful estimate
sliowed that fully that number
were present. The diplomatim
corps was very largely represent
ed. They entered by a carpeted
an 1 lighted, temporary, stair-case,
which had been constructed on the
south front, which communicated
through a window with the Red
parlor. Most every country was
represented, the secretaries and
attaches of the legation being
generally present. Mrs. Hayes'
toilet was a reception dress of
silver-colored and white satin.
It was cut square in the neck and
finished with bands of crystal
passementerie. The upper part
of the elbow sleeves were of crys
tal embroidered crepe lisse, and
garnitures of the same beautiful
material were mingled with the
draperies. Neither flowers nor
jewels were worn. The costumes
of the iruests were unusually
handsome, and as large a crowd of
well-dressed people was, perhaps.
never before seen in Washington.
1 f an extra session of congress
be (allied it would be to pass the
funding bill. President Garfield
does not want an extra session if it
can be avoided.
NEW TO-DAY.
C. H. STOCKTON.
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-CARRIAGE PAINTER-
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PAPER HANGING AND WALL COLORING
A JPFCIALTY.
GLAZING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
3Sh6ti next'door to Astoria:! Office, m
Shunter's building.
Wanted.
A GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSEWORK ;
either iiernuui or Scandinavian.
Apply at Pioneer Hotel and Restaurant ot
5G-d2w MKS.ARRIGONI.
For Youngs River and Knappa.
The Simmer
MAGXKT.
C. W. HAMLIN,
MASTER
"Will make regular trijs lu Young River
ev -rj Frida and Knappa every Tuesday.
The Miuniet is readj for charter to any
jKiint on the bay.
For freight or paviRgeappU on lwanl oral
I. W. Cage's.
FropoxalH for Freth Beef. Mutton.
and Flour.
SaNoktence Office. Department of the Colnmbix.
Vancouver Barrack. W T. March 1. Isil.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, sub
ject to the usual conditions will be re
ceived at this ofllce and at the offices of the
Acting Assistant Commissaries of Subsistence
at the following named posts, uutil 12 o'clock
noon, on Tuesday. Apnl 12th 1881. at which
umoami place they win be opened iu pres-
u place the
bidders, for
h Reef and
icing .lulv
ence of bidders, for furnishing aud deltve
of Fresh Reef and Mutton, during the vear
u
i tr
very
commencing July l, iSst aud ending June
SO. IBS.
Boise Barracks. I. T. : Fort tiinbv. V. T. :
Fort Ccetird'AIcne. I. T.: Fort Colville, W.
T.; Camp Howard. I. T. ; Fort Klamath,
Oregon : Fort Lapwal, I.T. ; Camp. Spokane,
W. T. : Fort Towusend, Y. T. ; Vancouver
Barracks, W. T. ; Fort Walla Walla. W. T.
Also for the delivery of the following
amounts of Flour :
Kobe Barrack. I. T., 2J;i3 pounds; Fort
Canbj, W. T.. 24M0 ieunds: Fort Cceur
d'Alene. I T.. 46.U9 pounds ; Fort Colville.
W.T.,..4S7 peunds: Fort Klamath. Oregon.
2t5,WS pounds; Fort Lapwai. I, T., ttJ,X3
pounds; Camp SjMikane. W. T.. 47.040
pounds ; Fort Townsend. W.T..3.KM pounds ;
Vaucouver Barracks, W. T.. 11.7GQ peunds:
Fort Walla Walla. W. T.. 4LSK pounds.
Samjles of the Flour proposed to be fur
nished must he submitted with the prooo
.saLs. The Flour to Ik- tested bj bakii.g be
fore acceptance. I'roposals for quantities of
Flour less than the whole required will he
received. The Government reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals.
Blank uniposals and printed circulars stat
ing the kind or Betf. Jlutton and Flour re
quired at each ikm, :uid giving full instruc
tions as to the iiiaiiner of bidding, condi
tions to be olservcd hj iHdders. audtemis of
contract and pn mem, will be furnished on
application to this office, or to the Acting As
sistant Commissaries of Subsistence at the
anous posts named.
Enickies containing proj hnUs should be
marked "I'roposals for . at ,
and addressed to the undersigned, or to the
respective Acting Assistant Commissaries of
Subsistence. SAM'LT. CISHING.
67-d Captain aud C. S.. I". S. A.
TIN PLATE,
BLOCK TIN
For sale ex Warehouse at Astana or Portland
by RALFOCK, (JUTHHIK & Ce
M-lf Portland, Oaegon.
MISCELLANEOUS
G.W. HUME
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
IX
GROCERIES,
LUMBER.
ETC.,
nut
ETC.
ETC.,
TIN
PLATE
BLOCK TI", PIG LEAD,
SEAMING COPPERS,
SOLDERING COPPERS
SALMON TWINE,
COTTON TWINE,
NET LINES,
MANILLA ROPE,
SAIL CLOTH,
ANCHORS,
OARS, FLOATS,
MAULS, HANDLES,
MURIATIC ACID,
LACQUER, VARNISH,
TURPENTINE, BENZINE,
COAL OIL,
GUM BOOTS, RICE. ETC., ETC.,
IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT.
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
MRS. DERBY
DKALKK IN
MILLINERY GOODS
Dr. Warner's Health
CORSET
only be purchased in
Astoria at
3IRS. DERBY'S.
Mssonie Hall Building, cor
ner of Main and Squemoqhe
streets.
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Net Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, ail sizes.
Seines Made to Order,
Flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
barbourTrothers,
511 Market Street. Han FraaelHco
HENRY DOYLE ic Co.. Managers.
Chas. Stevens & Son,
CITY BOOK STORE.
BROWN'S BUILDING
opposite the
BELL TOWER,
In room lately occupied by
Schmeer's Confectionery,
Largest ail Best Assortment
Of novelties In the stationary line usually
found in a first-class book store, consisting of
BOOKS. FIXE STATIONERY,
GOLD PEN GOODS. ALBUMS.
CHEOMOS. FRAMES.
STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES.
All of which will be sold at prices which
DEFY COMPETITION.
1. S. The latest Eastern and California
periodicals constantly on hand.
CHAS.STEVENS & SON.
WILLIAH EDGAR,
Corner ilaln asd Chen am us Streta,
ASTORIA OREGON
DIULFR 1.1
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
The Celebrated
JOSEPH RODCRS & SONS
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LU
and other Endish Cutlery.
sxAXxaisriER'sri
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc.
A fine stock ol
Wntrhe and .Jewelry. Mnrxle sad
Breech Ioadinc Shot Ghbh and
RtfleH, Revolver. Plstels.
and. ABimnnitioH
XABINK
GLASSES.
ALSO A FINK
Assortment of fine SPECTACLES!aal EYE
GLASSES.
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HAS THE
FASTEST AArD BEST PRESSES,
AND TYPE OF THE ZATES1 STYLES,
H- We purchae;iaper. Cards. Ink. and other materials of the manufacturers
AT LOWEST ISYISti RATES.
And can Uierefore afford to ue. as we alwajs do. the best articles-, while enarging
OIN"jLV3r 2WCC5X3E3H.-a73E3 PRICES.
Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads.
THE EVERY DAY WASTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM AND THE
WORK SHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES "WHICH CAN
NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL.
JcS b KL H
E, R. HAWES,
TWO DOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT, - - ASTORIA. OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
TRENCMRI) & UPSHUR
DEALERS IN
SHIP CUANBLESf
PROVISIONS,
mow,
STEEL,
COAL,
Builders General!
HARDWARE
PAINTS. OILS, ETC.
AGENCY OF THE
Imperial Mills Flour and Feed.
Chenamus Street, Near Olney,
ASTORIA. OREGON
ASTORIA. OREGON,
BRICK
LAYER
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL
Orders left at the Occident Hotel, or at mv
Warehouse, foot of Beaton Street, promptly
attended to. '
T IME. SAND, BRICK. PL.VSTER, LATH,
y Cement, and all material- in my line,
furnished to order.
arSpedal ittention paid to Furnace work
and Rinse. Cisteni work warranted Reed
or no pay.
"AtSan Juan aadNewTacoma Lime.
FOR THE MECHANIC,
FOR EVERY PERSON.
BY M AIT..
Am vn 22 S 5
Dealer in
Cannery Supplies of all Kinds.
Agent Tor the celebrated
MEDALLION RANGE,
Ilish CloHets, Low CIoHetM. aud
Plain Uaiixen.
IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF
ALL KINDS.
Brass Goods, Hose, Etc.,
Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc.
all tvurk warranted
MISCELLANEOUS.
TARNISHES INS JAFiNS
THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR
sale en hand and to arrive direct from
New York
English Lustre Black Varnish,
IN BARRELS.
Turpentine Aspheitum Varnish,
IN BARRELS
Benzine Aspheitum Varnish.
IN BARRELS 4.
No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels,
Brown Japan, in Barrels,
No. 1 Coach, in Barrels,
White Damar, in Barrels,
Coach Varnishes, in Cases.
ALSO
Silicic Almiiiiiate Paint,
FOR IRON AND WOOD WORK.
JAKES LALDLAW & CO.,
10 X front Street, Portland.
AKNDT & EERCHEjST,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
Tlie Only Machine Shop
And the best
BLACKSMITH
SHOP
In the city.
All kinds of
ENGINE, CANNEEY,
AND
STEAMBOAT WORK
Promptly attended to.
A specialty made of repairing
CAJTOJERY DIES,
J MACHINE SHOP, NEAR KINNEY'S AS
TORIA FISHERY
J. H. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
ALL KINDS OF FEED,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc
General storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot of Kenlwi .street. Astoria.
Oregon.
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