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ST"RIA.)UKC)S:
SATURDAY -MAY 7, ISX1
9.O. IltKLA.MJ
Lclltor.
Pnihalily True.
The following Washington dis
patch of the 3th, probably asserts
a fact : " It is freely asserted to
day that if the republican senators,
comply with the presidents wish
es and select some person, other
than Gorham, as candidate ior sec
retary of the senate, the vote of
Mahone will not be had. It is
mainly through Gorlmin'b personal
influence that Senator Mahone was
brought into close relation with the
republicans of the senate and he
will not consent to allow Gorham to
be set aside. It looks to many
persons as though Mahone is
master of the situation, and any at
tempt to throw Gorham overboard,
will result in the icpublicans not
only loosing the organization of
the senate, but control of commit
tees at the next session."
The Conference at Paris.
It is difficult to understand what
is expected of the International
monetary conference now in
session in Paris. The delegates
meet as irresponsible representa
tives of certain powers, who will
accept conclusions arrived at only
in so far as they suit them. Any
extended discussion of monetary
matters is prohibited by the terms
of the invitation; so the talk will
be of silver in ply. Naturally
enough, nothing will be decided.
Those of the delegates who be
lieve in the unlimited coinage of
silver and advocate the adoption of
the double standard by all of the
principal nations of the earth, will,
if they fail to convert any of their
confreres fioin an opposite way
of thinking doubtless elaborate
their views in a manner sufficient
ly exhaustive to convince them
selves. The invitation to join in
the conference was unfortunate in
its terms. It was essentially dog
matic, and impliedly commits the
countries paiticipating in the con
conference to a line of financial
policy, the virtue of which the
conference i actually called to
test. The various powers invited
to send delegates to Paris agree
upon terms under which they will
join an international union for the
unlimited coinage of gold and
silver at theVate of l.li to 1. The
feasibility of the gene: al adoption
of the double standard is not to be
discussed; tlmt much is taken for
granted, and decisions :is to the
rejection or acceptance of the in
vitation lequested upon a basis
more advanced. Great Britain
declined to accept and send dele
gates. Other countries, while con
senting to be repi esented, refuse
to allow their delegates to commit
themselves to the extent of oting
in the confidence. No country
will be nccesMirilv bound by any
affirmative result that may be
reached. A negative decision
would, of couise, be complete in
itself. Regardless of the fact that
a majority of its people probably
favor the idea, the United States,
so far as it is concerned, is not
likely just now to indorse any
proposition in the form of a treaty
for the unlimited coinage of silver
on the new basis, calling for a
forcible depreciation of three per
cent., no matter what the source
from which it emanates. There is
not a two-thirds ninjorit' ln tne
senate to favor it.
The Glasgow Herald of April
2d has the following on the Clyde
shipbuilding trade for March: "A
large amount of new tonnage has
been put into the water during
the month of March by the
various firms on the Clyde,
and the returns of completed
work compare favorably with
those for the corresponding
period in previous years. The de
partments engaged in the latter
stages of ship construction have
been kept activeh employed
during the month, and there is
every prospect oE this healthy
state of matters centinuing: for
sometime. Theie were launched
during the month in the upper and
lower reaches of the river four
teen vessels of an aggregate ton
nage of 29,407 tons. The new
vessels comprise eleven steamers,
one yacht, one baik and a gum
boat. The figures for the month
are assisted by the Soma, the
Quetta and the Xotting Hill, these
three vessels alone represent 1G,
000 tons.-
Wiib Scliwatka.
The May Scribner contains an
interesting article from the pen of
W. H. Gilder, entitled Among the
Esquimaux with Schwatka. It has
a number of illustrations, and is
principally devoted to describing
the character and habits of the
Equimaux. The account closes
vrith the following paragraph:
The sledge journey and search
made by Lieut. Schwatkas expe
dition constitute one of the most
remarkable trips ever achieved.
To start upon a years journey
through an entirely unknown terri
tor', with only one months rations,
required no little resolution; and
that they would necessarily be com
pelled to live as do the natives,
dependent entirely upon the game
of the country through which they
passed, seemed, in comparison
with other contingencies, scarcely
worthy of consideration. Upon
their return, they encountered the
rigors of an unusually cold winter.
And 3'et, so thoroughly were the
white men of the party acclimated
that they experienced no more
sufl'ering from the extraordinarily
low temperatures than did their
native allies, thereby affording
another illustration of the superi
or endurance of the Caucasian.
iSfbome sny that it is no use for them
to advertise, that they have been in the
place in business all their lives, and
everybody Knows them. Such people
sewn to lorjjet to lake in consideration
that our country i increasing in popu
lation near! 40 per cent, every ten years,
and no matter how old the place may be,
there are constant changes taking place;
some moe to other parts and strangers
fill their places, in this age of the
world, unless the name of a business
firm is kept constantly before the public,
some new linn may start up. and. uy
liberal advertising, in a ery 'short time
take the place of the older ones, and the
latter rust out, as it, were, and ue forgot
ten. Xo man ever lost money by judl
cams advertising.
Circuit Court JMnnks, County
Court IJIanks, Justice Court Blanks,
Shipping Blanks, Miscellaneous Blanks,
Deeds, .Mortgages, etc, lor bale at the
Astouiax oflice.
XEW TO-DAY.
:iOUNI)-Xear Ilivacb. about 150 Uthonis
? old cork line Nor marks. Owner can
lmves.une u proMmr property and
prmuiB.
At
,'6fl881.
charges. , OHN VE
PETERSON.
A. P. Co's Cannery.
Astoria, May
A. V. ALLEN.
C. U. PAOK.
Page & Allen
(S.UUCKS30KS TO E. S. LASSEX.)
Wuft!"ileand reUUl dealers In
Pravisions,
Grnokery.
Glass and Plated Ware,
TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together with
WiBes,Liprs,Ti)k(!0Cipre
The largest and most complete stock of
goods In their line to be found In the city.
Corner of Cass and Squemocqhe Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
G. W, HTJ1YIE
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
IX
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS, LUMBER.
ETC.. ETC., ETC.,
TIN PLATE
BLOCK TIN, 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, - - OKEGOTT.
MISCELLANEOUS.
IMPORTANT
ri
m
OF THE
HOUSE
To make room for an Immense stock of goods
that are arrhingbj ever steamer.
1 will sell for the
NEXT THIRTY DATS
-AT
Greatly Reduced Prices !
My entire Mock. jinHjinsiiiK tin Intent Mjles
-OK
Dress Goods,
Fancy Goods,
Cloaks, Dolmans,
Ladies and Chitdrens Shoos and Slippers
ALhO:
A COMPLETE LINE OF
MENS AND YOUTHS
CLOTHING
FURNISHING GOODS,
Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes,
ETC. ETC. ETC.
Before purclmin; jour good- elsewhere
call in and examine my goods and prices, as
It will pay you well for our trouble.
S. SCHLTJSSEL,
WHITE HOUSE STORE,
Corner Main and Che uaunu street.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
J3 fr
I WISH TO CALL THE ATTENTION- OF
the citizens of A-toYia and Icinitythat I
hae opened a
DRU& STORE
Near the 0. 1L & X. Co's dock. Mv stock is
new and fresh and any one wishing any
thing in my line may depend on getting the
PUREST AND BEST.
I have secured the unices of Mr. A. I'.
Johns, a careful and competent Druggist of
fourteen years experience, who will attend
to the Prescription Department.
Also a splendid assortment of
Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes,
Gombs, Toilet Sets,
And eer thing usuallv kept in a flrst class
Drug Store, and they will be sold at the
VERY LOWEST Pit ICES.
By strict attention aud fair dealing I solicit
a share of the public patronage.
Respectfully, .1. W.COXX.
P.S. Plijslciaus prescriptions compound
ed day or night.
BOCK
THE ONLY GENUINE ARTICLE
THAT HAS EVER COME TO
THIS CITY IS NOW FOR
SALE AT THE
Great Eastern Saloon
ON CONCOMLY STREET, BY
MAX WAGNER.
IT IS IMPORTED DIRECT FROM
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL
BREWERY.
MAX UNDERSTANDS HIMSELF,
AND KNOWING WHAT IS
WANTED FOR THIS
TRADE GETS IT
J". TKTm O O IKT 3XT,
"Wholesale agent for the
RED CROWN FLOUR
Made by the new piocess.
The best Flour In the market. Every sack
guaranteed: if not good as represented you
can return it. Merchants will flud It to their
advantage to sell this Flour.
BRAN, SHORTS AND CHOP FEED
Also for sale.
Persons wishing Flour or Feed w 111 find me
at my new Drug Store, at O. IL & X. Co's
dock. Astoria. J. "W. COXN.
Shipping tags by the thousand,
or to order, plain or printed, at The
Astobllx ofiice.
BEER
PER STEAMER
Plaid Dress
A FULL
LADIS
im rw 0 m . ts ;tt'i area sbbv
JsT S&&'AJ.dJA
TO BE SOLD
AT PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION.
ALSO SOMETHING NEW IN
AT
CALIFORNIA BrJ
THK I'll K A PINT
ONE PRICE STORE!
IN ASTORIA
AUCT
Keelar, the Auctioneer
"WILL COMMENCE SELLING HIS IMMENSE STOCK OF
ALL KINDS OF
T0JWxeH:BKfi?
AT HOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS.
The Sale will Continue Every Day, at 2 and 7 P. M., Until all is Sold.
Ladies particularly inited to attend and call earl and examine tlte ttock.
E. C. HOLDEN, Auctioneer.
Agisted b FK.VXIv. ILKELAK, mil a lieeitec.
Comir-cial UnioDtAssiiraDce Co.
OF LONDON.
Capital, - - S12.500,000
Fire and Marine insurance.
JOIIX RAE HAMILTON, Manascr.
210 Sunsoine St., San Franeisco.
. AV. II CMC. Ajjent, -Vstoria, Oregon.
MARINE INSURANCE.
PACIFIC COAST MARINE BRANCH.
Commercial Union Assurance Co.,
OF LONDON.
Capital, - - 512.500,000.
The undersigned are prepared to
ISSUE 1OIjICIK1
To cover shipments of SALMON or other
Merchandise bv SAIL or STEADIER from
Columbia Kher to
DOMESTIC OK rOKEKJN TOUTS.
Onlers by MAIL or WIRE promptly at
tended to
SIBSON, CHUKCJI A. Co.,
Cor. Frout and Ash Streets,
Portland, Oregon
BANKING ANJUNSURAHCE.
X. vr. CASE,
BROKER, BANKERS
t AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA, ... OREGON
OFFICE HOURS:
FROil 8 O'CLOCK A. SL UNTIL 4
O'CLOCK P. M".
Home Mntnal InsnraDce Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA.
J. F. HouorrroN
Chas. It. Stokv...
Geo. L. Stouv....
..President
Secretary
Agent for 0"jon
CapiUd paid up in U. S. gold
coin S00 000 00
I. IV. CASK, Agent,
Chenamus street, Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of S07.000.OUO.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
TIN PLATE.
BLOCK TIN
For sale ex 'Warehouse at Astoria orPortland
by B ALFOUK, G CTHBIE & Co.
5-tf Portland, Oroson.
I H fcl byilfflHTTTT
COLUMBIA
LINE OF
5rK3
fefeNi iNp'f
TIIF.
?i
Goods,
! 4Sk& $
CORNER OPPOSITE THK POST OKFICK.
1 w i f)
TTTTISI
IAHBI
3)4!
nmm bitters.
CHINCHONA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA
GRAPE BRANDY,
THE Gil E A TEST
MEDICAL DISCOVERY
OF THE AGE.
See or local c..1mihi u jwrtktai, and
VALUE HEALTH.
READ!
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Set Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, aii sizes.
Seines Made to Order,
Flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
barbourTrothers,
oil market Strccl, Hrui Francisco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. .Managers.
B. B. FKANKLIN,
UNDERTAKER,
Comer Cass and sjiieuio4dM sireeN.
VSTOIUV. - - OREGON
l)XLT.KR I
WALL PAPER
AND
WINDOW SHADES
AND
UNDERTAKERS GOODS.
.u'uj.j'.iwvni 'n'mrcr
M.D. KANT. MFRCKANT
iaoe is s&iviv :
ALL EXHIBIT THEIR GOODS AND PRICES TO BEST ADVANTAGE.
fi.D.EMT THE POPULAR MERCEMT TAILOR
3S AHEAD WITH HIS ELEGANT AND GRAND SELECTED,
MAMMOTH STOCK OF
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A I'isn StoU oT i'croin mid Domcslii Cloths. Cassimeres and
Tw rotls. A Full I.ino ol Tailor Triiamins. Eto.
Tin- !". i'r.Hvv and Tailor iiill sialic up hi. Goods -lth a
Villi 4atiarau3 as i Fit ami "Finish.
Hn iiik th- ml SM cla-. dwthHs trf ml srt- ot nicn apparel, etc., I hope that th
Hf lifrHforc "H'wt Ht f lnn will l itfut with.
V(Hir Truly. 31. I. KAXT.
u'l'h littM marKpt im4'es marked out in plain figure.
3 JSTs.
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TWO DOOltS EAST OF OCCIDENT,
MISCELLANEOUS.
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QS&ffl&BBSM
Mmmzssasm.
TRBKCUiRD & BPSBHRiTiRSISflBSMD JAPMS
nKVTWPs i ImilE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR
i i:.vi...i. i4 jj nl jiall(j an,ito arrhe direct from
New Yurk
milF OIMMSJ6 Lustre B,ack Varnish'
IN BARRELS.
PROVISIONS,
mow;
STEEL.
GOAL,
H Builders General
nARDVARB,
33Tja.XXsS,
PAINTS. OILS. ETC
AI'ENCY OK THE
Imperial Mills Flour and Feed.
Chenamus Street, Near Olney,
ASTOHIA. OREGON
ASTORIA. OREGON. W
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS,!
i
Toilet and Fancy Articles,
PATEDJT SIEDIGINES, ETC.
ESI'rescnptions carefully compounded at
all hours.
?HomeopatIiIc Tinctures and Pellets,
aud Humphrey's Specifics also kept.
mfSEste
TAILOR AND CLOTHIER.
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Dealer in
rp S.i Cannery Supplies of all Kinds.
; Agent for the celebrated
MEDALLION RANGE,
3 iirl Closets. Jiow Closets, ana
J'laln ilanCH. Jt
IKON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF
ALL KINDS.
tsrass lioous, nose,Ji;tc.,
- Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc.
ALL WORK WARRANTED
WES,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Turpentine Asphaltum Varnish,
I IN BARRELS
Benzine Asphaltum Varnish,
i IN BARRELS'
No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels,
Brown Japan, in Barrels,
No. 1 Coach, in Barrels,
White Damar, in Barrels,
h . jn Cases
ALSO-
Silicic Alumiiiatc Paint.
FOR IRON AND WOOD WOJUC.
JAIIES LAIDLAW & CO.,
1G X Front Street, Portland.
Chas. Stevens & Son
CITY BOOK STORE.
I BROWN'S BUILDING
opposite tlie
In room lately occupied by
Schmeer's Confectionery,
Of novelties in the stationary line usually
found In n llrst-class book store, coasistlng of
BOOKS. FINE KTATTrwrrov
SSSSg0D8- ALB,ffiEs '
STEREOSCOPES, DIAICIES.
,i..r..t..,T. -m.w
;--; ucwmatpncM which
uti-Y uuivjntuuuN.
I.eVio5ioStlSnda.nd Ca,If0rnU
CIIAS. STEVENS & SON.
Pr BLAKK iSOOKS
and ruled to any order, at
The Astoklut offies.