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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY- ,...-OCT. 13. 1881
J. F. HALLOUA Editor.
JRircr Improvements.
Jx a few days from now u con
vention will meet in St. Louis,
Mo", to consider the important
subject'of the improvement of the
Misiisslppi river,. That conven
tion will be charged with the re
sponsibility of giving definite ex
pression to the views of the people
of that great valley respecting
their own interests. It will repre
sent nearly half the population of
the United States, and its deliber
ations will no doubt attract the
attention that the magnitude of
the -interests involved demands.
Though possessed of no legally
delegated power yet a good deal
depends upon the nature tind re
sult of its deliberations. In a few
eehs from now, a legally ap
pointed, convention, styled the
Congress of the United States,
will meet in a city 1200 miles
farther east to consider the im
portant subject of the improve
ment of the wliolecountry. The
St. Louis convention will doubtless
be 'a unit in favor of doing the
right thing in the right way: the
Washington convention will be
left to its own devices and having
minor questions of privilege, of
patronage and of political circus
business to attend to, will hardly
get down to work as soon or as
practically. , Unon the St. Louis
convention depends primarily the
navigation of the Mississippi; upon
the Washington convention or its
successors depends ultimately the
navigation' of the Columbia. The
"one will be directly interested, the
otherJihdirectly cognizant. The
Mississippi and its tributaries flow
by the homes of over twenty mil
lion. .people, a generation in ad-
AA'ancein wealth -and numbers of
their Pacific brethren. The rreat
stream running north and south
flows through many a degree of
-. latitude on .its way to the south
ern gulf: our own Columbia drains
a scope" of country more nearly
uniform in climate, more nioduc
tive"in -grains yipld-and relatively
easier to place and permanently
maintain" iu .navigable condition.
Here, unfortunately, the analogy
ceases. 1 tie ot. Louis convention
,swillM present - an
organized and
- Solidified system of concerted ac
tion that viill "have most potent
effect in securing its wishes. The
Washington convention will at
.best cxamme-the .fair demands of
this section as would an attorney
who -has -been . assigned by the
court cfor ..defense. Vet, talcing
lesson from the past, it may be
that by unity of action on the part
of all interested, on the part of the
peopFeM.hat live in" the great valley
of IheGolumbia, on the part of
the Jlpress-fhc' '.exponents and
mouth:pieces of that pqpple that
something ,can. be done. , In this
matter the exercise of practical
common sense,, as opposed to -the
indulgence of indefinite and too
' '' widelylSxtendcd demands, is above
all things necessary, it will be
t, jmporfcyit to so piCQ the matter
that the justness of the claim shall
bere'cogUized, andto xio that will
require aHriice to a good deal of
IT" i
silly rivalry and useless contention
that has done no good in the past,
- 4. f I Xt i. c: ., , r ,
anuamus" necessarily reiard our
common progress and injure our
common prosperity in the future.
.. IJs a recognized principle in all
works orthe kind we speak of,
improving and rendering naviga-
bl&ireat&ivcrliat the mouth.
of the river be made the initial
-iaf:beg1nniiig.'4Phis'isthe
history of all kindred projects,
from time immemorial; this is what
-the Mississippi valiey press have
agreeA uuoa tlfi& All: this is, in-
. m&ajm ippears & iisthe only
rational, dispassionate vie., that
can be taken of the mater. The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat, a
' - paper published 1,200 miles froni
tide water, says: "In perfecting"
the navigation of .the .mouth of
the" great river 'the proper begin
ning was made; and the right
plan for the systematic improve
ment of the water courses of the
heart of the continent is here sug
gested. Let the lower Mississippi
be attended to first,' etc. An ex
traordinary demand upon con
gress for an appropriation for the
improvement of the Columbia
would, in all probability, be of no
avail. The true policy is first to
aim at essentials, at possibilities.
To do even this there must be a
concentration of effort, a unity of
purpose, a hearty acquiescence in
endorsing and cleat Iv stating the
case, or nothing satisfactory can be
accomplished. At the best it will
not be a very easy matter to ob
tain effective congressional aid,
and the difficulty will increase
with the extent of the demand.
In writing this way Tin: Astokiax
lays no claim to any especial or
iginalit'; it simply says what has
been doubtless said in better phrase,
before, but we certainly think
that there is fairness and justice
in the position we take. The ex
change referred to, speaking of
the Mississippi project, centinues:
"A reasonable request will carry
its own weight with it. Where to
draw the line, intelligence and
practical spirit will lead to decide,
we trust, wisely. The wisdom of
being moderate will suggest itself,
and also the principle that what is
done at all shall be well done. If
the foundations of the edifice are
not secure, the value of the subse
quent superstructure is materially
affected. Influence in furthering
its object will depend upon the
suppression of inferior local con
siderations, and an unselfish unity
of effort with reference to the
general good. This alone can give
a dignity and force to the appeal
which will insure its respectful
consideration. An intelligent
public sentiment, such as, it is to
be hoped, the convention will be
the exponent of, cannot fail to
exert a strong pressure. Divided
counsels and an absence of practi
cable method in the demand will
render that sentiment weak
and ineffective in its operation."
All this applies with equal force
to the river that Hows bv our
doors. This matter of improving
the mouth of the Columbia inter
ests this cominunity just as much
as it does any other community on
the main river or any navigable
tributary, and not one bit more.
It affects the common good, the
general welfare of every one who
ever expects to ship a pound of
freight to sea upon the waters of the
Columbia, and for this reason, the
press of the state, rising to the dig-
.nity of the occasion, should throw
aside whatever of petty spite or lo
cal jealousy ma3' exist, and unite in
asking congress for that which is
the natural right of the peQplf it
represents an unobstructed high
way, an open outlet to the sea.
This is a matter that does not re
quire any fine spun argument.
It's a very plain case; we are either
right or wrong, and are willing to
leave it to the highest and most
impartial tribune that earth affords
public opinion.
Ex-Si:.atoi: Donsnv's cattle
ranch in Xcw Mexico- consists of
five hundred thousand acres, much
of which is under fence. The
whole being valued at 3,000,000.
The property is stocked with
thirty-one thousand head of cattle,
among which are five hundred
bulls that cost $300 each, and a
herd of twelve hundred horses.
From these statistics it is inferred
it pays to be a Star-router.
The "pious monks of St. Ber
uiard" and their famous dogs will
soon have lost tbeir benevolent oc
cupation. "Within a few months
the beneficent hospice will be
closed. The railway under the
Alps will draw all travelers away
from the road. So ends a great
charity, one of the most beautiful
and self-sacrificing that the world
has ever seen.
Ax exchange says: "There is one
person that Arthur ought to keep
in the background during his ad
ministration, and that is Grant."
The-party to which -said exchange
belongs to tried ,to do the very
same thing seventeen years .ago
and failed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Free to Everybody!!
m v
A Beautiful Book for the Asking
llv:iiiUIiii.TMmallv:it Hie nearest office
if THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO..
(or liy postal cant jf at a dNtnuce). ami adult
jHTsonwm ue prrscnica wun a ueaumuiiy
illustrated copy of a New nook emitted
GENIUS REGARDED,
on run
Storj of tie SewiDi MacMne.
rVmtaiuiiu:i handsome and costly M eel en
frravniK frontispiece ; also,2S finely engraved
wood cuts, and honud In an elaborate blue
and Rold lithographed cover. No charge
whatever is ni:ile Tor this lutndsoiue book,
which am be obtained only by application
at the branch and subordinate offices of The
Singer Manufacturing Co.
The Singer Manufacturing Co.
Principal Office, r.l Union Square.
NEW YORK.
THE SINGER
SEWING MACHINE.
The undersigned respectfully notifies the
public that having been appointed
agent for the
NEW IMPROVED SINGER,
He Is now prepared to offer these unrivalled
Sewing Machines on such terms as cannot
fail to meet the wants of eerybody in need
of this indispensable article of household
furniture. Liberal discount made on cash
sides. To those desiring it I will sell on the
instalment plan. lie dollars a month, 17
cents a dav, (less than it costs a smoker for
cigars, will scion purchase our wife a Singer.
The Best Sewing Machine Ever
Put Together.
Old Sewing Machines taken iu exchange.
Attachments. Needles, Cotton. Oil. etc, al
wavson hand. Call and examine the Singer
Sew injr Machine and the varletvof work it
can perform at E. C. HOLDEN'S.
Agent Singer Man. Co.
OVEIELS. XESLD3"3T,
DKAI.KK i
JNew and Choice
MILLINERY,
Desires to call the attention of the Ladies of
Astoria to the fact that she has received
a lante :iwrtinnnt of the
liATKST STYCiKM OF
Hats, Bonnets, Trimmings,
NI
Wj&J&ay: Gtaaxxs,
Comer Main and S'iueino!ie Street-.
PERUVIAN BITTERS.
CHINCHONA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA
GRAPE BRANDY.
T1TR GREATEST
MEDICAL DISCOVERY
OJ'" THE AGE.
Serjuiir local columns lor particular, nud
:w you
VALUE HEALTH,
READ !
NEW TO-DAY.
LIBERTY HALL.
TWO WIGHTS ONLY.
Thursday and Friday
October 13th and 14th.
.Johnson & Han?!".
John ltaflcy
.lessees and 3lanagMs
. Stai;e Manager
Engagement Extraordinary !
Of the renowned
Kentucky Jubilee Singers !
Who iill appear in their original Juhilec
hony, Clioruse. Duets Dances, Planta
tion Aet-s.-Skctches, &c
This troupe numbers
11 (ELEVEN) 11
GEKUIHE COLORED PEOPLE,
And is the best combination this side of the
Atlantic slope. See our
BIG - BIG- I
Throe Hours of Continuous 'nn
and merriment!
140 Laughs in 180 Minutes!
Ceiferal ndmisMou. SI. Xo extra diarge
for reserved seats. hich can be secured at
Carl AdlerV.. Door open at 7 ; curtain rises
at 8 o'clock.
E2Rccurp seats early arid avoid the rush
at the box office at night.
i MOirr. sloccm.
d!3-2t llusiness Manager.
QPILES.
The undersigned Is prepared to furnish
a law; number of Spiles and Spars at his
place on short notice, at reasonable rates.
Apply to C.O.CAPLKS.
Columbia City
Wanted.
T K AAA rOUNDS KAGSJOFaU kinds
lu(WU clean and dry. at the Umbrella
shop, Main street, by
J. JOPLIN.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A. V. ALLEN.
C. H. PAGE.
Jf &&($ & A11H
(SUCCESSORS'TO K. M. LAllHES.)
Wnolesale and retail dealers tu
ProYttions,
Crockery.
Glass and Plated Ware,!
TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together with
Wiis,Liprs,ToliaccoCiars
The largest and most complete stock of
goods In their Hue to be found In the city.
Comer of Cass and Squemocqhe Streets,
ASTORIA. OREGON.
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Net Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, all sizes.
Seines Made to Order,
Flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
BARBOUR BROTHERS,
511 Market Street. Han FrauclHco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers.
ASK FOK-
UNI0N INDIA RUBBER CO'S
Pure ram iitim
Crack Proof
Rubber Boots and Coats.
IHiWARK 01 IMITATION !
lie sure the Boots are stamped CRACK
PROOF on the heels, and have the PURE
OUM st '1112 as on me loot anu taster,
which nre vents their crackinir orbreakiuc.
They will last twice as long as any others
inanntacturca.
FOR SALK BY ALL DILVLEltS.
ALL KINDS RUBBER BELTING, TACK-
INO. HOSE, SPRINGS, CLOTIIINO,
BOOTS AND SHOES, Etc.
GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
R.H. PEASE. Jr.
S. M. RUN YON.
Agents, San FrancLsco ,
HOLMAN'S PAD.
FOR THE
ST0MAGH,
LIVER,
AND
KIDNEYS.
TRADE ilAXK.
In all cases or bUliou.sne.ss and inaLiria iu
every foim. ajreventatlve and cure of chills,
fever and dumb ague. Dr. Holman's Pad Ls a
perfect success. And for dyspepsia, sick
headache and nervous prostration, as the
pad Ls applied over the pit of the stomach,
the great nervous centei.lt annihilates the
disease at once.
It regulates the liver and Momaehso suc
cessfully that digestion becomes perfect.
Trot. D. A. Loomls says : "It is nearer a
universal panacea than anything In medi
cine." This Is done on the principle of ab
sorption, of which Dr. Holman'.s Pad Ls the
only true exponent.
For all kidney troubles, use Dr. Hohnan's
Renal or Kidney Pad, the best remedy In the
world and recommended by the medical
faculty.
Beware of Bogus Fads.
Each genuine Holman's Pad bears the pri
vate revenue stamp of theHohuan Pad Co..
with the above trade mark printed in green.
Buy none without It.
For Sale by all Druggists.
Dr. Hohnan's advice-is free. Full treatise
sent free on application.
Address : HOLMAX PAD CO.
74 1 Broadway, NewTork.
P. O. box 2112.
To Whom it Hay Concern.
TAKE NOTICE THAT THE OREGON
Railway and Navigation Company Is the
owner of the following described property In
the City ot Astoria, to-wlt : North 55 feet of
block 133, and all of T)look 132 Shlvely's first
addition to Astoria, north SO feet of blocks 8
and 9, and all of blocks 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12. 13. 14,
15. 16. IT, 18, 19. 20, 21 , 22. 23. and 21. Shlvely's
second addition to Astoria as-recorded oy
him on his revised plat. Any person pur
chasing such property of other parties will
purchase at his peril as the company will
defend Its title to the utmost.
Oreoon Bailttay & Navigation Co.
30d by E. A. Noves Agent,
fa V 1
v a JL 3r- 1
"X7l. "
MISCELLANEOUS.
Wm. KUXIE
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
1-
GROCERIES,!
i Provisions, Lumber
i
i
i
! ETC.. 7.TC ETC.
Fishermens and Cannery
SUPPLIES
A SPECIALTY.
AGENT FOP THE
Johnstons Improved SOLDERING POT.
ASD THE
San Fraiicisco Chemical
WORKS,
ASTORIA - - - OREQOX.
CARL ADLER'S
MUSIC STORE,
Pianos and Organs
Of all makes constantly, on hand. Also a
full stock of
VIOLINS. GUITARS, BANJOS, AC-
CORDEONS. CONCERTINAS,
HARMONICAS, FLUTES,
Also a larg" stock of the best of
VIOLIN AND GUITATl STRINGS,
SHEET MUSIC,
AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
As well as evervthhur else belonging to a
First Class Music Store.
Pianos and Organs sold on the monthly in
stallment plan, or for rent.
Carl Adler's Book Store.
The largest stock of
Blank Books and Stationery
Of everj description.
School Rooks, Bibles, Poetical
"Works, Albums and
uoiu rens,
Besides a full and complete
stock of everything usually
kent in a well regulated Book
Store. Also, news depot and ngency for
every paper and periodical published.
CARL ADLER'S VARIETY STORE
"Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
Pocket and Table Cutlery,
Yankee Notions and Toys,
Picture Frames and Chromas.
gtjkjjwEjuauy uarnages, a complete
assortment, .tvrcuery, c-ic
New goods by every steamer. The public
are invited to examine my stock and prices.
CHENAMUS ST., - ASTORIA, OREGON.
Chas. Stevens & Son.
CITY BOOK STORE.
BROWN'S BUILDING
opposite the
SEHLXi TOWER,
In room lately occupied by
Schmeer's Confectionery.
Largest M Best Assortment
Of novelties' in the stationary line usually
found In a first-class book store, consisting of
BOOKS. -1 FINE STATIONEKY,
GOLD PEN GOODS.. ALBUMS.
CHltOMOS. FRAMES.
STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES.
All of which will be sold at prices which
DEFY COMPETITION.
P. S. The latest Eastern and California
periodicals constantly on hand.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON.
Wa 2. BSSSKlfT,
ASTORIA. OREGON. J
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS,
Toilet and Fancy Articles,
PATENT MEDICINES, ET0.
-Prescriptions carefully compoundedat
allhours.
--Homeopathic Tinctures and Pellets,
and Humphrey's Specifics also kept.
T
Sffrs
note
-fM
gfist
Jackins & Montgomery,
COKNEJt OP 3lAIXiAXl
THE
(DAILY AND WEEKLY)
TS RESPECTED AND COMMENDED BY ALL FOR11TS
Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability.
THE PAPER FOR THE
FOR THE FARMER.
FOR THE MERCHANT.
BAirK. ASTOBIAN TERMS: BY HI AIT-.
(fOSTAOK KBEE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS.) ft
DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR - - 89 00
DAILY. ONE COPY FOTTR MONTHS S 00
ySample copies of either edition to cents.
Address : ' S. '. HALLOBAX 4k. Co.
Publishers, Astoria, Oregon
a-Postniasters are authorized to act as agents for The Astomajt.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MAGNUS C. CROSBY,
Dealer in
HAKBf ABE, IBOH, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PWers aM Steam Fitters
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD,
SHEET IRON TIN AND COPPER,
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnishing Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP
PER. PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with neatness and dispatch.
None but first clas workmen employed.
A large assortment or
SCALES
Constantly on liond
PARKER HOUSE.
H. B. PARKER, Prop.,
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.
HOT AND COLD BATHS.
Good Billiard Table, and Frst Class Sa
loon stocked with Fine Liquors.
-FREE COACH TO THE HOUSE.-S
BAY VIEW FACTORY
FOB SALE.
My Bay View Factory, together with all the
stock and. fixture thereto belonging Is offered
for sale as It now stands. If not disposed of
at PRIVATE SALE prior to
October 31st, 1881,
It will then, on that day be sold at PUBLIC
AUCTION, on the premises In separate par
cels, to suit purchasers.
ThLs sale will be without reserve to
the highest bidder.
An inventory of the property ls at TnK
Astomax office.
R. D. HUME,
309 &. 311 Sacramento St.,
San Francisco, California.
Delinquent City Taxes.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
the undersigned. Chief of Police, have
uceu miiiLMieu wun a warrant irom tne city
council requiring me to collect the taxes as
sessed for the year 1881. and now delinquent
uuuu mc ii, auu uuuve return oi ine same
wunin sixty ua vs. au nartles so indi
thin sixty da vs. All nartles so indohtoH
will therefore please take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
AV.J.BAP.RY.
k , n . Chief of Police,
Astoria, Oregon, August 17, 188L
TAXZ-ORIXTQ.
CLEANING and REPAIRING
NEAT. CHEAP A2fD QUICK, BY
GER6 liOTTT,
m Main Street, opposite N. loeb'a.
DEALK1X3 IX
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and .Ranges
The Bert In the market.
numbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done in a workmanlike manner.
JEPFERSOX STSEETS,
ASTOEIAU,
COMMERCIAL MAN,
FOR THE MECHANIC,'
FOR EVERY PERSON
MISCELLANEOOS.
lOITLTIt "EL .A.
FOU THK
New Shooting Gkllery I
Next door to Joe Charters Hair Dressing
establishment.
CHENAMUS ST., - ASTORIA, OREGON.
Pistol and Rifle Practice
For both Indies and Gentlemen.
CHAHTERS & MORTON,
Proprietors.
TO-DAY! TO-DAY!
NORTHWESTERN
MARRIAGE INSURANCE CO.,
-OF-
PORTLAND,
OREGON.
Capital Stock, - $100,000
Incorporated Jnly 29th, 1881.
This Is a very fine opportunity for young
people to secure a
Marriage Policy from $1 000 to $10,000
for a very little outlay.
Erf-Any inquiries addressed to the under
signed will receive prompt attention.
H. J. 1IAXSEN, Agent.
C. H. STOCKTON,
HOUSE, SXGUT
AND
-CARRIAGE PAINTER
."
PAPER HANGING AND WALL COLORING
x Speciaxxxv
GLAZING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
wShop next door to Astorlan Office, In
Shuster's building.
D. K. Wakrw. T.W.Eatoh
Astoria Market !
OPPOSITE OCCIDENT HOTEL,
ASTORIA. - ' - - - OREGON.
1VABKEX &. UATOar, Freprletera.
(Successors to Warren J: McGitirel
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fresh and Cured -Meats
A full line of
FAMILY GROCEBIES, FLOUR,. FEED
HAY, CANNED FRUTI. VEGE
TABLES,. ETC.
JtarBmter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
3" Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
WAR IS JECABJEI WXTH01JT
FURTHER XOT1CR
And no terms of peace until
every man In Astoria has a new
suit of clothes
3AIK BY MEASY.
Look at the prices :
Pants to order from - - - 88 09
Pants, Genuine French Cassknere - 12 50
Suits from - -- -"- -2500
The finest line of samples on"Uie coast to
select from. P. J. MEANY.
Main street, opposite Parker House, Astoria.
-Warranty deeds, quit claim deeds
and mortgages, for sale at this office.