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Vol. xvi.
A.storia, Oregon, Tuesday Morning October 11, 1881.
No. 9.
i J' JP J JI'Jlll' II ly
OCEAN FREIGHTS.
How the Pacific Slope Fanner Per
mits Himself to be Skinned.
It is only on the Pacific coast
that the American Sampson is
shorn of his strength and has be
come the full prey of monopolists.
While the railroad exactions com
plained of in the East exist here
in an aggravated form, it is well
known that our farmers do not
derive anything like the same
counterbalancing advantages from
the general railroad system of the
continent. The through routes
for the great staple, of the Pacific
a slope farmer are. very fortunately,
as one would suppose, on the
ocean highway. But strangely
enough, while the Eastern farmer
is attacked exclusively on land,
the Pacific farmer is most exten
sively victimized b' sea. 1 f Uncle
Sam should impose an export duty
of $5 per ton on wheat it would
be regarded as a terrible blow to
the chief industry of the Pacific
slope, and yet it" would but feebly
express what tho farmer has suf
fered during the last twelve
months, and what it is now pro
posed to subject him to during
the present season. An export
duty, if it did not fall to some ex
tent on the foreign consumer,
would at least do nothing to lessen
the supply of tonnage. But allow
a few men to rule the freight mar
ket and self-interest naturally
prompts them to exact the largest
tribute from the farmer, and with
the view ot perpetuating their
reign, to limit the quantity of
shipping. This freight monopoly
not only impoverishes the farmer,
but cripples the export miller, and
has & blighting effect on the gen
eral prosperity of the coast.
The most remarkable circum
stances connected with our ocean
freight monopoly is that, with a
temerity unknown in the Eastern
States, it always places itself com
pletely at the mercy of the farmer.
This corner in freights is nothing
mofe nor less than "shorting" the
wheat surplus of the Pacific coast.
Yet this operation, although one
of the most reckless that can pos
sibly be attempted, has been so
long tolerated by the farmer that
it is now undertaken without the
slightest apprehension of danger
and with a confidence which is
born pnly of a long series of un
broken success: To fix the rela
tive price of wheat before it is
even reaped is common enough
among the bulls and bears of
Chicago; but to sejl, in effect the
entire surplus in advance, is a ter
rible sacrifice to the farmer, and
without making him a party to the
transaction, is peculiar only to the
Pacific coast The tonnage now
in sight, and that which will in
evitably follow, to carry away
what will remain this month of the
entire wheat surplus of this state,
are intrinsically worth no more,
and could be made worth less,
than what the majority of ship
owners are willing to accept. In
placing, therefore, an exorbitant
value on this tonnage, the freight
gambler laTs himself entirely at
the mercy .of the farmer, who, in
stead of meekly accepting ridicu
lously low prices for his wheat,
may at an' time insist on the high
figures he was accustomed to be
fore the present method of freight
speculation was invented. Owingto
the extraordinary forbearance and
docility of the Pacific granger,
speculation, instead of being on
his side as in the Eastern states, is
almost invariably against him, and,
instead of being the terror, he has
become a favorite mark for the
monopolist.
The fact that the freight ques
tion this season was from the be
ginning substantially settled in
favor of the fanner has made no
difference whatever to the freight
speculator, who still continues to
exact his five dollars per ton with
the most delightful nonchalance.
The small addition of from 200,000
to 300,000 tons register to the list
of vessels on the way is now all
that is necessary to enable the en
tire wheat surplus to be exported
within the season. The great dan
ger is that a much larger quantity
may be sent this way, despite the
efforts of the monopoly, which to
sustain itsrlf is naturally making
use of every possible manoeuver
to limit the supply after January.
But whether there be an over or
under supply of tonnage next
spring, the result is certain to be
lost to the farmer so long as he
continues to support monopoly.
The manipulator carefully watches
the turn of the tide, and by dex
terously transferring his interest
from ships to wheat, collects the
five dollars per ton directly from
the ship-owners, but equally to the
prejudice of the farmer, who in
tho following season is once more
confronted by a small supply of
tonnage and again allows himself
to be bound hand and foot by the
monopoly. A spot freight of 4
and upwards is no real encourage
ment to the ship-owner, as it very
seldom reaches him, while a freight
of 1 15s, when it does occur, is
not even a temporary, benefit to
the farmer, whose wheat by that
time has gone into the hands of
speculators. The safety and inter
est of the farmer lie only in the
open freight market, and this
can be best secured by putting
his foot down onSlaltiplonnage
speculations. The most effect
ive way to do this is never submit
to an extortionate rate and by
being always prepared to pay a
fair one. Dayton JVeics.
Brother Gardner on Croakers.
"What T was gwine to retnail:,''
began the old man, as Elder Tools
finally got his feet drawn back
under the bench, "am to the efieck
that one. haff of de solid enjoyment
T could take in dis world if let
alone, am split by a set of men
whom 1 earnestly hope the next
generashun will east into tie sea.
I can't pick up a paper without
bein' startled by the announce
ment dat we eat too much, sleep
too little, sit up too late, go to bed
too airly, dress too warm or too
cold walk too much or too little.
De croakers are constantly at work
to put the rest of us on de r:trged
edge ot anxiety.
One day we hear that cosumshun
is our nashunal complaint. Next
it am reported dat de fewel supply
of de world am running short.
Next fing we h'ar is that the
average of human life am growing
shorter, or dat eight men out of
ten have liver complaint, or dat a
comet am 'proachin' de airth.
Darls something hem' hunted up
and throwed at us ebry day in the
y'ar, an' it has got to dat pass dat
de man who lies down at night
dreads dat he may never see do
moon again, an' he gets up to
wonder if de conflagration gwine
on in de sun won't burn up his
garden truck befo' night.
"I has bin thinkin' all deae fings
ober. 1 has been worried an'
harassed an' half scart to death
ober de drift period, de predicted
climatic changes de astronimical
changes an' de sudden diskiveries
dat human life am shortening up
like an old clothes line on a rainy
day. I has got to dat pitch that
I'm goin' to sot down in my cabin
wid a pan of apples on de right
han' an' a pan ob pop-corn on de
left, an' let de world turn bottom
up an' behang to her. If white
folks want to go around worryin'
ober science an' philosophy an! A RemarkableCoincidence.
predickshuns an' prophecies, let, There is a remarkable coinci
them do it, but my advice to de dence in the deaths of three gen
cull'd race urn to woirv ober erations of tho Garfield family.
nuthin' higher'n de roof of a house
or deeper down than the bottom
of a cellar. When 3our day's work
am dun, sot down in de big cheer,
light yer pipe, an' let the child'en
an' de big dog loose fur a good
time."
Appreciative.
The territorial governments are
generally designated jis being "on
the frontier," or "backwoods" ar
rangements, in which no great
amount of cultivation is Expected
to be found. The man wlio bases
his judgmenton such a presumption
makes a mistake. It must be re
membered that some of our mott
enterprising, scholarly and deserv
ing people emigrate to new coun
tries to amend their fortunes, and
that in this manner the territories
receive a population, in many of
its features, of advanced intelli
gence and merit. Mingled with
it are, of coursp, some of the
rougher elements, but even these
often possess a chivalry not always
expected in men who follow a rug
ged and adventurous life. Take
Washington Territory as an ex
ample, where the legislature lias
just organized b' electing a lady
engrossing clerk in the council, a
lady as engrossing clerk, and
another lady as enrolling clerk, in
the house. Which of the states,
with its older and more perfect or
ganization, has ever shown a
greater appreciation of womanly
merit?
Wiiat CantBeJDone With It
Captain Hooper has taken pos
session of "Wrangel Land in the
name oC the United States. The
Stars and Stripes have been raised
there, and so the country is ours; i
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not exactly by discoverv, because
T -.. , .i i ,
a British captain saw the land
forty years ago or more. Since
that time many American whalers
have seen the land. But to this
day there is no evidence which
settles the question whether it is a
continent or an island. The theory
is that it is the latter, and that the
exploring ships which have gone
past it have entered the "Hole"
whatever that may be; that is,
have found an open lead towards
the Pole, but cannot find the way
back. "Symmes' Hole" has been
revived in theory by the son of the
"Original Jacobs." There is one
consideration to be neted: The
Jeannette is really not due at this
port until next summer. She is
provisioned for fiye years. If not
due for many months yet, then, for
aught that is known to the con
trary, she is about her legitimate
business endeavoring to force her
way to the North Pole.
While we know nothing about
the fate of this vessel,and proba
bly will not know anything until
the Rodgers brings some tidings,
let us take comfort iu the annexa
tion of "Wrangel Land. It is not
a good country in which to raise
cucumbers and melons, but the
polar bear abounds, there are im
mense glaciers sending rivers down
to the sea. Amimal life being
abundant it cannot be the most
desolate country in the world. A
few degrees higher, or as high as
Captain Nares reached on the
other side, there were few or no
signs of animal life. Eternal sil
ence reigned except wnen it was
broken by the cracking and crush
ing of ice. Having obtained
Wrangel Land it is now open for
settlement. Those who are tired
of hot and malarious countries will
be -welcomed to "SVrangle Land,
where they can cool off and take
time to consider what particular
method of agriculture they had
best introduce in that salubrious
country. S. F. Bulletin.
Thomas Garfield, the grandfather
of the President, died suddenly
while a young man, leaving a
widow and babe. That babe was
Abram Garfield, who died as sud
denly in 18,33, leaving a widow
and four young children, the baby
being James Abram Garfield,
whose untimely death the nation
mourns.
TheStaleMiian says that making
ties in the Blue mountains has
been discontinued for tin season.
Camps have mostly broken up
and laborers have been well re
munerated for the summer's woik.
Thousands of ties have been cut,
and banked or rafted, and yet
other thousands will be required
to complete the vast railroad in
terests now in contemplation.
On the farm of Maj. Q. A.
Brooks, near Linkville, is about
an acre of hot earth, kept hot by
some mysterious cause. Dr. U.
JL Beach has built a house there
atul has been utilizing the heat for
the cure of various chronic diseases,
remarkable cures are reported from
its use.
Peruvian Hitler.
Cinchona Kutira.
The Count Cinchon was the bpanish
Viceroy in Peru in 1R30. The Countess,
his wife, was prostrated by an intermit
tent fever. fronnhieh she was freed bj
the. ue of the native reined j, the Peru
vian bark, or. as it was called in the
language of the country, 'Quinquina.'
to Europe "in l.sheJin,rod;,ced the
remedy in Spain, where it was known
under various names, until Linuauis
called it Cinchona, in honor of the lady
who had brought them that -which was
more precious that! the gold of th&Incas.
To this day. after a lapse jf two hun-
ureu anu imy years, sciencejtuas given
lrtiiotliiiiiMfitaktLibLnuice. it cirectn-
place, it cirectn-Linakes
ppetlfe for stiiuu -
ally cures a morbuljnppetlfe for stlimi-
lanLs. by restoring the natural tone of I
the stomach. It attacks excessive love I
of liquor as it does a fever, and destroys ished and supported. It makes the hair
both alike. The powerful tonic iitue moist, soft and glossy, and is inisur
of the Cinchona is preserved in the passed as a hair dressing. It is the most
Peruvian Hitter, w hieh are as effective
against malarial fever to-day as they
were in the days of the old Spanish
Viceroys. We guarantee lh ingredt-
ents ot the.se bitters to, be absolutely
pure, and of the hot lfuowu quality.
a trial will satisfy you that this is the
best bitter in the world. 4The proof of
the pudding is in the eating."' ami we
willingly abide this tt. For sale, by
all druggists, grocers and liquor dealers.
Order it.
IIurnett'H Ooconlne,
For Premature Loss of the Hair
Philadelphiaifs Opinion.
One year ago my hair commenced
fallinir out until 1 was almost bald.
After using Cocoaine a few months, 1
have now a thick growth of new hair.
Ai.kxanii:i: IIknry.
No. 814 Fast Cirard Ave.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts, alv.axs
standard.
King of the Blood is notaciiiYii
but in all disorders attributable to im
purity of blood and its defective circula
tion, nothing else equals its effect. See
advertisement.
Have Wistar's balam of wild cherry
always at hand. It cures coughs, colds,
bronchitis, whooping cough, croup, in
lluenza, consumption, and all throat and
lung complaints. SO cents and $1 a bot
tle. A cough, cold or sore throat should be
stoppedl Neglect frequentl) 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 arc subject
to. For thirty vears Brown'.s bronchial
troches have been recommended by
physicians, and alwavs give perfect
satisfaction. Having "been tested by
wide and constant usu for nearly an en
ure generation, they nave attained weit-
menteu ramc among me tew staple
remedies of the age. Sold at 2T cents a
oox everywhere.
King of the Blood
Is not a "cure all." It Is a blood-purifier ami
tonic. Impurity of the blood poisons t lie s s
tem, deranges the circulation, and thus In
duces many dLsonlers. known by different
names to distinguish them according to ef
fects, but being really brandies or phases of
that great generic disorder. Impurity oi
Blood. Such are DijK)ta, WUUnmit,
Liver Complaint, Cowtijation. A'errux Dfx
onto. Jlrailaehe, Backache, General Weal:
naw. Heart Dicat,Drojxy, Kldnoi nica.t.
Pilot, Rhcumatltm, Catarrh, Scni'fula, Skin
Disorders, Pimple. Ulcer. Sirelliuw, dc,
&c. Kine or the ftlood prevents and
cures these by attacking the cm.e. Impurity
ot the blood. ChemLstt:inri physicians :igree
in calling it "the most genuine and efficient
preparation for the purpose." Sold by Drug
gists, 81 per bottle. See testimonials, direc
tions. &c, Iu pamphlet, "TreatLse on Diseases
ot the Blood." wrapped around each bottle.
D. KASSOM, SOX & Co., Props.
BuSalo, X. .
Xotice.
.Iiisi n'pj'ivi'il mr sieanier Columbia,
"a line lot of eastern oters. which will
he served up in first elass style at Kos
u. O.-eideist bloel:.
Eastern .VHter..
Another fine lot of Eastern Oysters
just received at lioscoes, per steamer
Oregon. Occident block.
JJrlek! Hriek! Uriel; !
J have ou hand a large amount of brick
forsnleat from ST to 8 per thousand.
Call and examine, near Astoria ceuie
terv. "" John Williamson-.
Sure. Sure, Truly Sure!!
I will .surely make yon ice cream Sat
turdav and Sfuula,but don't disappoint
me. If you do. jjood-hve.
FlJAXK Faiikk.
CImiee Valley Fruit.
Capl. J. H. D. fira .hos just received
a ehoico lot of pears and apples, fresh
fi oin the orchards of Polk and Marion
counties, which will he sold in lots to
suit purchasers. .
Sherman ilros. Express
Will recehe orders at the store of I.
W. Case for upper Astoria or any other
part of Hie eitv. Leave your orders on
the slate and they will be promptly at
tended to.
To I'lenMure Seekers.
Any persons wishing to enjoy a pleas
ant liioonlight drive can do so by leav
ing orders at the Occident, for Butler
has ahvajs on hand busses, buggys and
saddle horses at reasonable rates.
What ih all This About?
It is all nothing. Facts prove that I
keep tho best beer in Astoria, the. regu
lar Albany beer. Also the genuine Album-
Bottled Heer kept always on hand.
Cuas. Gijatkk.
StnsciteH Aew I'lace.
Koseoe. the popular caterer, invites
all his old patrons, and as many new
ones as nriy be pleased to make him a
visit, to call at his new Ice Cream Sa
loon, ou Chenamus street, Occident
hoM blJ,Ich he has just fitted up
"' I,rvl ' J M' " '
Hall's YiioktarlkSiciliax II ah:
Rexkwki: is a scientific combination of
some of the most powerful restorative
agents in the vegetable kingdom. It re
stores irrav hair to its original color. It
tlia, scalp,, white and clean. It
cures dandruff aud humors" alul fallimr-
out of the hair. It furnishes the nntri-
five principle bv w hieh the hair is nour-
I - T..l ... .!. .. i' 1
reuiiiiiiiii-tii irj;u.iwuu t-ter uncivil iu
the public, as Its effects remain a long
time, making only an occasional appli
cation necessary. It i recommended
and Used by eminent medical men, and
ofliciallj endorsed bj the State As-sayer
of Massachusetts. The popularity of
Halls Hair Kcnewer has increrscd with
the test of man) years, loth in this
country and iu foreign lauds, and it is
now Kimv.ii aim iim-u iu an uiicivinzeu
countries of the world.
FekSai.i: nv a i.i. Dkai.kus.
.MICKI!.ANEOUS.
YOV Will FIND
- THE-
LATEST AND BEST STYLES
-OF
Men's risters.
3Iiis Lome foals.
3Ipii.s Otercouts.
Youth Ulster.
T5i3 s Oierronts,
And a coiimU'tc line of
Clothing, Men's Furnishing Goods.
lint 'up. ltootn aitil MIioch,
At the Iofst prices at
M. D. KANT'S,
.Merchant Tailor. Main Street.
CENTRAL MARKET.
(Jeneral aviortnieiit of table stock constantly
on itant. such as
CaiiiH-d Fruits and Jelly,
Bacon. Hams, Shoulders, Lard,
1'f'f'K. BlTrEB, CTIEESK.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,
FISH. IMHIITKY AXD AMK
In the ieason.
Clf.'AICS AXI TOBACCO.
i
Ke-t or WISKS AWI MQUOIIS.
All cheap for CASH. Conds sold on conw
iufchloti. OpposiP-1. W. GRoiSttFRS
Washington Tffiarket,
Alain Street, - - Astoria Oregon
11KHG3TAX BER11Y
RKSlTCThTLLY OALL THE ATTEST
tion of tho public, to the fact that the
above Market will always bosuppliod with a
FULL VA P.IETY BEST QUALITY
OF
FRESH AND CURED MEATS I
Which will be sold at lowest rates, wholesale
and retail. Special attention given to supplj.
us ehipi.
MISCELLANEOUS.
S. ARNDT & PERCHEN,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
The Pioneer Machine Shop
BLACKSMITH
SHOPi
AND
Boiler Shop
All kinds of
ENGINE, CANNERY,
STEAMBOAT WORK
Promptly attended to.
A specialty made of repairing
CANNERY DIES,
NEAR KINNEY'S ASTORIA FISHERY.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
Brntox Strket, Near Parkkr House,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS.
LANDlillARMEBMJIl
Boiler Work, Steamboat Work,
and Cannery Work a specialty.
A. D. TVass, rresldent.
.1. (J. Hostl.fr, Secretary.
I. W. Cash, Treasurer.
.John Fox, Superintendent
WILLIAM EDGAR
'f
Corner Main and Chenamua Streets,
ASTORIA , OREGON.
DE1LKR IX
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
The Celebrated
JOSEPH RODCERS & SONS
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
AND THE GENUINE W0STENH0LM
and other English Cutlery,
STAT XO WTEEOT I
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc.
A fine .stock or
WntcheM and Jewelry. Muzzle and
Itreeeb Ioailingr Shut CiuiiH sad
RIIIch, ItevolverM, lMxtelM,
and Ammunition
.HAUIXK
UIiANSEM.
ALSO A FIXK
Assortment or line SPECTACLES and EYE
CLASSES.
P. K. JAfKlNS. J. A. MONTfSOMEIlY.
FXONKKH
STOVE AND TIN STORE
Sole Agents for the
Magee Standard Ranges, Etc.
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
SAN FRANCISCO
National Brewery
Beer Depot.
MAX WAGNER,
ASTORIA. OREGON.
AGENT
Is prenarpd now to deliver beer to hi cus
tomers in the city with ! own conveyance.
IT IS GUAKASTEED THAT THIS
BEER WILL NEVER SOUR.
CAN BE KEPT FOR ANY
LENGTH OF TIME.
Prices per Uarrcl or Thirty
ti n 1 Ions S OO
lien Quantities per Thirty
CiallonH O OO
One 5 fallon Keg . 1 50
JSfSend in your orders.
MAX WAGNER,
At the Great Eastern,
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - OREGON.1
kfTWmf
IHtkR
-wiS! HSRi
m
BUSINESS CARDS.
E.
C. HOIiDEX,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AND
SUEANCE AGENT.
.ai
T A. arcIXTOSH.
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Occident Hotel Building,
ASTORIA - - - OREGON
jlTKS. E. A. CORWIX.
DRESS MAKING AND SEWING.
CHENAMTJ3 8T., ASTORIA,
Opposite Mrs. Munson's Lodging "Housed
a"CuUJng and fitting, and paper patterns
roni measurement.
P. T. BARCLAY. T. H. HATCH.
HATCH & BARGLAY
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 20 California St., San Francisco, Col.
DK
. M. D. JKNX1XG8,
PHYSICIAN AND SUHGEQN.
Graduate University of Virginia, iim
Physician to Bay View hospital, Baltimore
City, 1S69-T0.
Ofkice In Page & Allen's building, up
stain, Astoria.
T? CRAN6, 3f. D
PHYSICIAN AND STJKGEON,
ltoom o. 3. Asteriaa SaHdlss-
(LT STATUS.)
REsiDFjiCK Corner of Benton and Court
streets, Astoria, Oregon. t
TAY TUTTIiE. H. .
PHYSICIAN AND SUBGEON,
Offick Over tho "White House Store.
Rksidknce Next door to Mrs. Munson's
boarding house, Chenatnus street; Astort
Oregon.
XI P. HICKS.
PENTIST,
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
Rooms in Allen's building up stairs, come
of Cas3 and Sqemocqhe streets.'.
i Q. A. BOWLBY.
ATTORNEY AT LATY,
Chenainus Street. - ASTORIA., OREGON
1 W. FUITO.Y,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ASTORIA - OREGON
Ofnce over Page & Allen's store, Cass street
Q II. BAIft fcCO.,
ORALEB IK
Deers. Wl&dawa, BUmis, Tra
gems, IiHBiker, Etc
All kinds of Oak Lumber; Glass, Boat Ma
terial, vtc.
Steam Mill near Weston hotel. Cor. Geu--evive
and Astor streets.
WILLIAM FRY,
PRACTICAL
BOOT ANB SHOE
5IAKER.
Chrxamvs Strket. opposite Adler's Book
store, - Astoria, OasaOK.
13ST Perfect fits guaranteed. All work
warranted. Give me a trial. All' orders
promptly ailed.
3. a- cTJiisnsr.
dealer In
FAMILY GROCERIES,
NAIIS, IH ITI FEED AND UAH
Cash paid for country produce. Small
profits oucash sales. Astoria, Oregon, cor
ner of Main and Squemocqbe streets.
J. H. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer In.
ALL KINDS OF FEED,
Hayt Oats, Straw, Wud, Etc.
General storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot of Bentoa street. Astoria
Oregon.
Lot and Improvements for Sale.
LOT EIOHT, IN BLOCK SEVENTY
tlre in Olneys Astoria, together with
A Good Ilomse aa WMdshed
FOR
XIXF. HUNDRED DOJjIiAKS.
For particulars Inquire of
M. SERRA or W. H. TWILIGHT.
Astoria, July 11, 188L
T. G. RAWWNGS,
Wholesale and retail dealer in
California Fruits,
Vegetables, Etc.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
ON HAND EVERY DAY.
Main street, opposite Loebs clothing siore.
BOWLING ALLEY
t
GEO. HILL,
PROPRIETOR
Entrance on Chenamns Street. Astoria, Ogn.
The best.quallty. of. Wines; Liquors and
Cigars, and the best Alley In Oregon. - -
1.