$ 0) " -ft tmx9Sacaaaraei gfe gaits Sslortau. 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.