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Ststtitfftii mtxtm Vol. xiy. Astoria, Oregon. Thursday Morning, April 21, 1881. No. 94. "STEAMBOATEU.'' Unscrupulous Practices in the Sal mon Business. HOW A JLOt'lL IMII'STUY SITI'KKS. San FraucKi-o Grocer. April 15th. With 'the recognized advantage of local industries, and the almost imperative demand for develop ment in this direction, it would be natural to suppose that capital and enterprise thus directed would re ceive the largest encouragement and protection. Lack of appreci ation of home productions, and discrimination against them, in fa vor of foreign goods, give rise to frequent complaint. This applies chiefly to such articles as come in competition with similar foreign products shipped to tins market. AVith productions peculiar to this coast, which are singularly exempt from competition, either at home or abroad, beyond that created by producers themselves, there would seem to be no occasion for any ob stacle to the fullest development. Prominent among these is The .Salmon rarkinz luh:lr,y. Rumors of irregularities in this business, induced a representative of the Grocer to interview a num-J ber of leading men in this depart ment of trade, and the facts de veloped arc deserving of severe criticism. It is well known that the salmon business of the coast is one of considerable importance; that a large foreign trade has been developed; that, as with all her metically sealed goods, much value is attached to the reputation of brands. Columbia river salmon is supposed to indicate the character of the fish packed. Both at home and abroad, this brand of fish, coming from 3113 reputable packer or dealer, has hitherto .been re garded as a guarantee of the excellence of the goods. The brand Columbia river salmon was used also to distinguish the pro duct from that packed on the Sacramento river, or in other parts of the coast. Notwithstanding the frequent assertion, that the fish packed on the Sacramento river are equal in quality to any, the reputation of The Columbia IJiwr I'isli Has given the latter the preference in foreign markets, and enabled packers to secure the highest mar ket price for these goods. The Puget-sound fish are of a different character wholly. The fish taken early in the season, are generally pale and lacking in oil which gives flavor to the canned product, and when packed in the fall, bear no comparison with either the Colum bia or Sacramento river fish. Well informed parties in the trade even claim that the fall catch of Puget sound fish are unfit for food, and refuse to handle them on that account. While foreign markets discriminate in favor of Columbia river packing as against Sacra ment fish, this is due chiefly to sentiment. It may also be ac counted for by the fact that some parties have persisted in iMckinz r.-tii risii. Greatly to the detriment of the Sacramento river salmon interest; also that fresh fish transported to this city, which suffer deterioration by reason ol exposure and bad handling while in transit, have been packed and placed on the market as representing the stand ard of Sacramento river fish. It is nevertheless true that the reputa tion of the Sacramento river salmon is growing better each year, and reputable packers are willing to place their goods on the market r on merit, in competition with Co lumbia river fish. To some extent a difference in market value, how ever, still exists. To illustrate, we make the following relative quota tions, assuming each quality to be sound and well handled: ruget-Sound, l-Ib cans, perdoz SI tfi Sacramento, " " 1 l2Kti 20 Columbia, " " 1 io 1 25 These figures indicate the differ ence 111 values in this market. It is this difference probably, that has led to the irregularities which we propose to mention. During the last two seasons, eastern buy ers, presumably from The Advantage la Price. Have purchased freely of Sacra mento river fish, under the condi tion, however, that it is labelled Co lumbia river salmon. Some of the packers and dealers, under the plea that it was no wrong, because it was done with the full knowl edge and under instructions of the buyer, have given countenance to this deception. During the pres ent season this is said to have been done at a large packing establishment recently erected in this city. This custom appears to have been encouraged chiefly by one prominent buyer for the Chi cago market, and although no wrong to him, personal!', it is An InJiMire lo the r.-irlir Through whom he distributes the goods, and clearly so to the Co lumbia river packers. From a strict mercantile standpoint it is also reprehensible. Thi opening has already led to serious conse quences. It appears to be no secret that this sntne buyer .vho inaugurated the custom of false brands, has recently purchased in this market between three and four thousand cases of Mukiltco, Puget sound fish, fall packed, pale color, dry and poor, under the same con ditions as to label, etc. That these fish have been labelled here fresh Columbia river salmon and sent forward to be distributed under that brand. Our represen tative was shown both the fish and label, the distinctive name given being Steamboat Hraml, Watson & Co., agents. That a party in this city who has for many years been promptly identified with the Columbia river salmon interest is the agent through whom this transaction was consumated is also an open secret. This very properly excites the indignation of both packers and dealers, who claim that it is eminently calcula ted to bring disrepute on the en tire salmon interest. Such practices degrade the whole salmon business, greatlv to the iniurv of honest packers, and making legitimate canning unprofitable, lend directly to restrict, if not ruin, an impor tant and growing Pacific coast in dustry. The marvel is, that even if unscrupulous buyers who seek this market are willing lo prosti tute the business to This Cut Throat 1'oHry. Any merchant identified with in terests here, should be willing for a temporary pecuniary gain, to become the instrument, to carry out such n oucstionable policy; and particularly so when engaged in the very business which is to suffer therefrom. This disreputa ble practice deserves the severest condemnation. The remedy is in warning buyers to discriminate closely, and accept only such fish as are put up by packers of estab lished reputation, or guaranteed by the agents who handle them. Obstinacy v. Cheek. Printers Register. The lightning-rod man has cheek infinite, as hath the Chicago drum mer so hath the brindle mule; but for cheek personified glori fied magnificent, saith the rural editor, give us the patent medi cine fiend itinerating advertising arent. For, lo! he sendeth in a two-column advertisement, to run twelve months, with half-column local notices each week, and ten copies of paper mailed regularly each week to advertisers; and for all this, saith the agent, I will pay thee 15. in chips and whet-stones. Now the agent hath contracted to insert this advertisement in certain papers, at any price; but he maketh, "Where From Anton Bccht. Vienna? In lS49,one Anton Becht, until then a grocer, at Vienna, and at that time aged 1)2 years, of medium stature, dark brown hair, ami proportionate features, disappeared from Vienna, Austria, having previously intimated an intention of going to North Ameri ca. In the meanwhile he has fallen heir to an estate of no trifling amount, which is being controlled by the authorities. On January 11th, 1S52. he wrote .1 letter from Spearsville, Wells Township. Fulton county. Pen sylvania, to his father and brother at Vienna, addressed: "Johann Becht, in Wien, N. Ulrich, am Platzl, No. 54, llandhmg zum Ma'rosen." The following (translatinii) is quoted from that letter: "On June 13, 1S50, I arrived at New Orleans, having been Go days on the sea; seven persons died during the voyage. At New Orleans I remained until December 14, wait ing for Johann Buclifeltlf r, who, how ever, did not come. I have already traveled all over America, without j finding any rest. Now, I am m east in the fulness of his cheek, only this liberal offer. Now the simple t.rn Pennsylvania, with a German editor tlnnketh not of what the agent may have contracted, but groaueth in spirit, and saycth fifteen dollars is better than noth ing, and acccpteth the offer. But the cunning editor is sharper, and saycth '1 will wait and see," so he fileth away the offered contract in his waste basket, and answereth not unto it. And before many days the agent writeth the cunning editor again, and saycth "behold! I will give thee $25 00 for this service." But still the c. e. holdcth his peace. And again the agent sendeth, and sayeth "I will give thee even $35 00;" for he must fulfil his agreement with his advertiser. Now undcrstandeth the cunning editor the agents little game, and sitteth down quickly and writeth unto the agent, "for $150 00 cash, and no less, canst thou have the service of thy serv ants newspaper." But cheek re gardeth not his communication, and offered again 45 00, payable in Illinois mud ink. Now after many writings and much weariness the agent reacheth 100 in his ofl'ering. And the cunning editor sayeth within himself, "it is enough; it is list rates;" and ac ccpteth quickly the contract And he sayeth unto his friends, the simple editor, and unto the pilgrim drummer that tarryeth within his gales: "behold how cunning hath conquered cheek, and hath receiv ed the reward of patient waiting!" Behold! Juiikin, of Fairfield, hath said it, and so it is! SAN FRANCISjCO .CLOTHING STORE. issaiiasiitisiiiiziaiiiiniiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiuiiuiiHHiiiiiiiuiHiiii I THE NEWS! 1 i2i7iiii4i:iikm:iiifaiiuiaiusutiiiiuiuiiiiattuuiiuiiiiiuuuiitiiiiiiiiii s a a a WELCOME TO. ALL ! THE FISHING SEASON HAS OPENED AND SO HAS THE POPULAR SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS CARDS. I Q. A. BOWLBY. ATTORNEY AT LA"W. Chenamus Street. - ASTOKIA. OREGO r V. 1TLTOX. ATTORNEY AT LAW, ASTORIA - OREGON Office over rage & Allen's store, Cass street J W. KOBB, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ASTORIA ... - OREGON Office over "Warren & Eaton's Astoria Mar ket, opposite the Occident Hotel. I'cruvian Hitters. farmer, whose family, however, is English, who owns 400 acres of land and a sawmill. I have learned board cutting and agriculture. Here 1 am living in a valley in the mountains, healthy and content with no other friend except merciful God, in whom I place my trust. 1 met two country men, a Catholic clergyman, and an other one from Guntlciulorf from Bosol's house; I believe his name is Baunian." Then follows a hearty farewell to his father, with an aj peal for forgiveness, and as an ending to this letter, he indulges in the exclamation, characteristic to his excited, flighty conditien: "Long live the republic." All infor mation thus far elicited confirms the fact, of the wayward character of the individual in question. According to this information, Becht, in 1S52, was with one Jacob Clippingcr, and later with James Doyles, both in Fulton county, Pennsylvania. Further clues to his whereabouts are unreliable, some leading to Europe, whilst the majority, and the most probable lead to the battle fields of the late rebellion. Endeavors to ascertain where and in what regiment he enlisted have thus far been unsuccessful. The missing man represented himself as a baker bv trade, and as having deserted from the Austrian arm'. If still alive, ho would now be sixty-four years of age and the inheritance due him would undoubtly prove a boon in his old age. In case of his death, his next kin, wife or children, if any exist, are en titled to the inheritance. All human itarians, officials and authorities, par ticularly the press of the United States and soldiers of the late war, are earnestly requested to assist in ascer taining the life or death of the said Anton Becht. In format ion addressed to Thk Astokian will be promptly forwarded. I CLOTHING STORE j ; Opened the largest and best : selected stock of ; Eire -AND- Tj C. HOLDEX.) NOTARY PUBLIC, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AND IN- . SURANCE AGENT. A. VAN DUSEN. ClienamiLs Street, near Occident Hqtel, ASTORIA. OREGON. Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. Tfl P. HICKS. PENTIST, ASTORIA, --- - OREGON. Rooms In Allen's building up stairs, com? of Cass and Sqemocqhe streets. D R. M. D. JEXXIXGS. Gents Furnishing Goods, BOOTS AND SHOES, TRUNKS AND VALISES, HATS AND CAPS, -AND THE BEST- CARTER'S CAPE ANN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Graduate University of Virginia. 18C8 Physician to Bay View hospital, Baltimore City.lSO-TO. Office In rajje & Allen's building, up stairs, Astoria. JAY TUTXLE, 31. . PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office Orer the White 'House Store. Rfjidrnck Next door to Mrs. M'onsou'a boarding house. Chencunas street, Astorl? Oregon. T C. OKCIIAIU. DENTIST, Dental Itoomt. SHUSTEK'3 Photograph Building. Cinchona K libra. The Count Chichon was the .Spanish Viceroy in Peru in lino. The Countess, his wife, was prostrated by an intermit tent fever, from which he was freed by the iim of the native remedy, the Peru vian bark, or. as it was called in the language of the country, "Quinquina."' Grateful for her recoven. on her return to Europe hi 1KH, she hitroilitcetl the remedy in apain, where it was Known under various names, until Limia'iis called it Cinchona, in honor of the lady who had brought them that which was more precious than the gold of the Incas. To this day. after a lapse of two hun dred and fifty years, .science has given us nothing to take its place. It cliectu ally cures a morbid appetite for stimu lants, by restoring the natural tone of the stomach. It attacks excessive love of liquor as it does a fever, and destroys botli alike. The powerful tonic irtue of the Cinchona is preserved in tlie Peruvian Bitters, which are as effective against malarial fever to-day as they were in the dajs of the old .Spanish Viceroys. We guarantee the ingredi ents of these bitters to be absolutely pure, and of the best known quality. A trial will satisfy you that this is the best bitter in the world. 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating,' and we willingly abide this test. For sale by all druggists, grocers and liquor dealers. Order it. Have Wistar's bnlsam of wild cherry always at hand. It cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, croup, in fluenza, consumption, and all throat and lung complaints. 30 cents and SI a bot tle. A cough, cold or sore throat slwuhl be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an incurable lung disease or consump tion. Brown's Bronchial troches do not disorder the stomach like cough syrups and balsams, but act directly on the in flamed parts, allaying irritation, give relief in asthma, bronchitis, coughs, catarrh, and the throat troubles which singers and public speakers are subject to. Fortliirtvvcars Brown's bronchial troches have been recommended by physicians, and always give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by wide and constant use for nearly an en tire generation, they have attained well merited rank among the few staple remedies of the age. Sold at 23 cents a box everywhere. New Naval Orders. The new Secretary of the Navy, Judge Hunt, lias long made a study of naval architecture, timl is an enthus iast on the subject of navigation. The following rules, prepared by him long before he thought of becoming the ruler of the American navy, were pub lished by a Buffalo paper, and are said lo have been of great assistance to ollieors in the discharge of their duties: 1. The custom of sailing before the wind should be avoided, whenever it is possible, as experience has demon strated that it is much better to wait for the breeze and carry it along, if not too heavy. 2. Commanders of sailing ships-of- war, I have observed, are addicted to the practice of "staggering under all they can carry." This matter will re ceive early attention, as the necessity for reform m this direction would seem imperative. . When dirty weather is threat ened, or whon there is reason" to suspect breakers ahead, the captain should heave to, or tlrree, but never more than four. 4. All "splicing" should be done by the chaplain, as he is the person upon whom the performance of that cere mony most properly devolves. 5. When sailing in tropical seas the breeches of the guns should be re moved and carefully slowed away, to be replaced when entering coldor lati tudes and longitudes. 0. Should a seaman inadvertently leave his watch below and fail to Gild it on his return, the captain will pio vide him with another from thp ship's stores. 7. The practice of carrying logs merely for the purpose of "heaving" them, is of questionable propriety, and will form a subject for future in quiry. Premature Liohh or Hair Nowadays may be entirely prevented by the use of Burnett's Cocoaine. It has been used in thousands of cases where the hair was coming out iu hand fuls, and has never failed to arrest its decay: ii promotes a healthy and vigor ous growtn, aim it is at the same tune unrivalled as a soft and glossy dressing for the hair. Burnett's flavoring extracts are the best, strongest and most healthful. Sold everywhere. lli-nryAhrvn5. Henry Tlrljen. T.V.ItorMel. CU1GAG0 BRBWBRY, Henry Ahrens & Co.. Proprietors, 1420 to MSI I'ine Street. SAX FKAXCJSrO. 1011 H RUBBER BOOTS, ETC., WHICH WII.I. I!E SOLD AT SAN FRANCISCO WHOLESALE PRICES. REMEMBER THIS IS NO HUMBUG. HAVING MADE ARUANOEMENTS IN NEW YORK AND SAN FRAN CISCO FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALL MY GOODS, MY FACILITIES FOR BUYING ARE SUCH AS TO ENABLE ME TO Undersell all Others. I Defy Competition. T A. McIXTOSH. MERCHANT TAILOR, Occident Hotel Building, ASTORIA - - - OREGON c. II. JJAIIV fc CO., DKAI.KU IX Dooi'H. Wlndown, ISlIads, Traat HOBiM, Lumber. Etc. All kinds of Oak Lumber, Glass, Boat Ma terial, etc. Steam Mill near Weston hotel. Cor. Gen evive and Astorstreets. 1 G. FAIRFOWL & SON, STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS Portland and Astoria, Oregon. Refer by permission to Roners.MeyersiCo, Allen & L'ewis.Corbitt&Macleay, t'ortland. Oregon. Facts and Figures ! GREAT SURPRISE AT THE mUIS BltKWKKY IS THE .MOST POl'U JL laroiithe mast, ami have eMahlNhed a branch in till-, oil v :md is under the manage ment of.I.STUAl'SS, who will be pleased to (ill :m v onlrr from a dueu bottles up to a thousand ImnvR 1 hU berr needs no rec ommendation, as IIiom' iiMni; it once will never um'hiiv other. Orders left at the Oc cident Hole! or at Isaac1 Fester's will be nroinptly attended to. All orders from a distance will receive prompt attention. Familie supplied with this excellent quali ty n( beer. .1. STRAUSS. Ap-nt. natei street, ne.t door to Iaaehotcrs. Astoria. Oregon. San Francisco Store! yai. ITIILENHAIIT. Occident Hotel Hair Dressing Saloon ASTORIA - OREGON'. Hot, fold. Shower, Steam and Sulphur BATHS. E0SpecIal attention given toladles'and hlldren's hair cutting. Private Entrance for Ladies. WITXIAIU FItT. PRACTICAL BOOT AXJ) SHOK MAKER. Chkxamus Stkkkt. opposite Adlert Book store, - Astoria. Orkooa. t2T Perfect tits guaranteed. All wort warranted. Give me a trial. All orders promptly tilled. HERE ARE PRICES OF GOODS THAT WILL SURPRISE ALL. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 3EENS AND BOYS WL- W. L. M'CAIUC, Astoria. cSL J. A. BHOWN Portland. Amr-.-" BUOWX & McCAJBE, STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS. Astoria office At E. C. Holden's Auction store. Portland offlce-24 B street. 13-tf CASIMERE SUITS FROM EXTRA BEST SUITS FIXE BLACK SUITS " DIAGONAL SUITS " CASIMERE PANTS '. EXTRA BEST PANTS " BOYS SUITS. ALL SORTS, FROM .0 00 ...S 8 00 .. 12 00 ..- IS 00 .... 15 00 .... 2 50 .... 4 00 TO 15 00 ' 20 00 " 25 00 " 22 00 " 4 00 ' 5 50 " 12 00 DON'T FORGET -ti in- Great Eastern Saloon OX COXCOMI.Y STRE1.T. FRESH AND SHARP ional Brcifflj BEER ALWAYS OX DRAUGHT. I have two beds laid on the floor So that the boys cau roll for evermore. Until their muscles do eet .sore.. But don't take the horse shoe from the door. Warranty deeds, nult claim deeds Land mortgages, for sale at this office. THE DEW DROP INN ! Oh, fishermen, all hear the good news ! A fine saloon l started with best of Liquors, Wines and Beer, AXI) FIXE TREE LUXCH UXGLARDED. The Grandest Caviar and Cheese, IN SANDWICH THICK AND T1IIX And will you siend a pleasant hour, drop In at the DEW DROP INN on Coucomlr street. J.T.BORCHERS. FURNISHING GOODS. OVERALLS FROM JUMPERS 4 60 ALL WOOL SOCKS 20 CHECKER SOCKS. SIX PAIR FOR COTTON SOCKS, THREE PAIR FOR WHITE SHIRTS FROM P0 COLORED ' " 75 CASLMERE" S 1 50 FLANNEL - " 1 00 BLUE NAVY - 2 00 FLANNEL UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS FROM 1 25 COTTON FL ANNE L SHIRTS AND DRAWERS 60 MARINO SHIRTS AND DRAWERS 50 60 CTS. TO SI 00 1 00 1 00 25 1 75 1 50 3 00 1 75 2 50 2 25 OIL CLOTHING. LONG OIL COxVTS FROM S3 50 OIL JUMPERS . u 2 75 TO 4 50 3 00 Music Lessons. T. F. CULLEN and C E. BARNES TEACHERS OF VIOLIN, PIANO, GUITAR, COR NET AND BANJO, Would like a few pupils on either of the above instruments. Terms Ehjht lessons for five dollars. Egf-Orders left at Stevens & Sana book store will be promptly attended to- To-mght. To-Night. GRAND BALL, AT MUSIC HALL, THIS EVENING. :E3. -A.. QXJHST33T- dealer in FAMILY iIU)C FRIES, NAILS, MILL FEI AMB HAY Cash paid for country produce. Small profits on cash sales. Astoria, Oregon, cor ner of Slain and Squemocahe streets. s PILES. BOOTS AND SHOES. MENS CALF BOOTS FROM- S3 00 MENS KIP ROOTS - ....". ELASTIC GAITERS " BUCKLE SHOES - MENS SLIPPERS a BOYS BOOTS TO so 1 75 2 25 50 125 4 50 4 00 250 3 25 1 00 1 75 I HAVE Tins SPRING STRAINED EVERY NERVE AND USED MY' ENTIRE ENERGY AND BEST JUDGMENT IN PLACING IN OUR AS TORIA HOUSE THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE LINE OF GOODS. CALL AND INSPECT FOR YOURSELF. YOU ARE WELCOME. I WILL GLADLY SHOW MY GOODS, NO MATTER WHETHER YOU BUY OR NOT. NEW GOODS BY" EVERY STEAMER. S. DANZIGER. San Francisco Store. Squemocahe street, next door to Page Allen's store, north of Walla-walla Jtestaurant, Astoria Oregon. The undersigned is prepared to furnlsa a large number of Spiles and Spars at bis place on short notice, at reasonable rates. Apply to C. G. CAPLES, Columbia City I. W. CASE, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE TAIL DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - OREGON. Win. Houseman o! Portland BEOS LEAVE TO NOTIFY HIS frieni and customers that he has opened A FISHERMAN'S CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS STORE Next to O. "W. Hume's grocery store. F. HOUSEMAN, Aj.Bt