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r oo gfte SitilB g-storiim. ASTORIA. OREGON: SATURDAY NOV. 12, 18S1 J. F. HALLO K AX. ....Editor. Anti-Monopolj MoTeuiMit. It is a noteworthy and bignifi caut fact that both the political parties in the State of New York during the canvass which closed last Tuesday, were explicitly in favor cf supervising and regulat ing railroad transportation within! the State. New York is the great est railroad center in the Union, and as the pressure of this gigantic and remorseless power has been more keenly felt there than else where, these political utterances may be regarded as the recogni tion of a public sentiment that cannot be ignored. The two par--ties seemed to vie with each other in voicing public opinion. The only danger to be apprehended in the movement is the demagoguery that may seek to control it for personal and selfish ends. John Kelly made advances to one of the leaders of the anti-monopoly movement, and without question ing the purity of his motives, it may be said that such men sharply observe the signals of the times, possess an acute instinct of change in the political barometer and are always ready to spread canvass to the popular breeze. There is lit tle danger that such a movement may be switched oft the track of the real issue by the use of such phrases as "anti-monopoly," " moneyed corporation, " etc. Words may hide thought as well as express it, and ther can be no doubt that such terms are mislead ing. Without associated capital employed on a large scale, it is clear that all public enterprises such as manufactories, railroads and mechanic. arU would have to cease. If railroads have to be built from state to state, if com merce is expected to flourish on a scalp grand enough to weld alien shores together, it is plain that capital must go forth in corporate shape; equipped with franchises andj'pJxTuliar privileges .as a mighty inagician'to 'work these miracles, ft has become one of the indis pensable factors of modern in dustry. The war is not aguinst monopoly of any special business, or against "moneyed corporations," for they serve a beneficent pur- po e and should not be restricted j in the exercise of their Tegitimate powers." '-It, Ms against the abuse of their powers, and to cause these great corporations to use their special privilege. in such a way as to not oppress the people with extortionate charge and unjust discriminations. Some monopoly champion have already used the poorly-considered language of some anti-monopoly speakers and writers in the sense that the aim of the. movement was the usurpa- tion of their franchise:,, and the intention of the ffuiders of the! measure to place state and na tional authorities in the officers of the railroad managers. This is mendacious, but it serves a pur pose. What is really proposed is to establish , a commission that shall so watch over and supervise the- working of railroads -as' to keep them within their legitimate sphere, and protect the American people from what threatens to be the most "intolerable despotism on earth. The problem is a dificuk one. Precisely how it will be ef fect! vely -accomplished does not appear. Bnt all legislation is ex perimental, and it is clear that in the East, at least, the time has come to take a decisive step: The fact that both political parties in ,Tew iTork have placed themselves unequivocally in the movement is a good beginning, and the example 'cannot fail to become continental. It is something with which Re-, publicanism or Democracy has very little to do, but it is a ques tion that; will during the next lustrum enter largely into all political deliberations. It is a fac tor that cannot be eliminated. An Unproiuctitc Fertnnc. Ix a cellar of the Julius tower at Spandaujthe grim prison-fortress associated with so roanv thrilling episodes in Prussian political his tory, lies a mighty treasure of coined gold, equivalent in vulut to $30,000,000, laid aside from Ger many's gains by the 1870-1 war, as a provision of hard cash where with to defray the mobilization and other preliminary expenses nt the next campaign undertaken by the empire. This enormous re serve fund is absolutely unproduc tive, and may be said to have cost the German nation half its total amount in foregone interest since it was-first lodged in its subterra nean repository. Actually in the custody of the military governor of Spandau, it is, from an oflicial point of view, confided to the guardianship of the imperial com mission, two members of which are annually entrusted with the keys of its dungeon and author ized tosubiectthe millions to a rig orous inspectlbiu On the 10th ult., the yearly "revision" took place with all the customary for malities. The commissioners, upon arriving at Spandau, found a special guard awaiting them, told off to assist in the laborious task of counting over the contents of twelve hundred coin bags, each containing $25,000. The massive iron door closing the domicile of all this wealth, can only be opened by the simultaneous action of two keys, masterpieces of the lock smith's art, one of which is in pos session of either commissioner. The exact times at which the door is unlocked and relocked, as well as every circumstance, no matter how ever minute, connected with the process of revision, are registered on the spot, in a protocol signed by the officials in question before leaving the fortress, and attested by the governor in person. Dur ing the inspection the tower guards are doubled; at its conclu sion the commissioners turn their keys in the locks at one and the same moment, are escorted to the gates of the fortress, and take their departure for Berlin, leaving the infructuous millions to dark ness and seclusion for another year. A call has been issued for a "Tariff Convention," to meet in New York on the 29th and 'JOth of November. The agricultural, manufacturing and commercial interests of the count rv ait to be represented. The purpose of this convention is said to be to memorialize Con gress for such action "as will promote domestic and foreign commerce and afford adequate protection to Americau industry ." These are interests that are reel ing much attention throughout the Union now. It is said that the- next .session of congress, which meets on the !5tl Prox- wil have an extraordi nary amount of work, as upwards of. three thousand bills were left unacted upon at the close of the. last session. Several subject of national importance will, neces sarily, come up for consideration, in additien: among them may be mentioned civil service reform, the tariff, the improvement of livern, the fisheries, etc. One of the most singular facUs in connection with the state elec tion held last Tuesday is, that some Republican newspapers ex press satisfaction at Democratic victories, while such standard Democratic organs as the Brook lyn Eajrleare glad that the Repub licans were successful. And the beauty of it is that they are all in earnest in the expression. The Texas state capitol was burned last Thursday. The battle flags of the Texan republic, Alamo monument, archives, etc., were totally destroyed. The Star route gang have been discharged. New indictments will loe made out, though it is thought that Brady cannot be reached. NEW TO-DAY. - j S C H W ATK AU -AT LIBERTY II. ILL; JIOKDAV. PI'. ISTII.i At which time j Lieut. Schwalka. the iHsiiitgHishPd explorer j and iUmi out will dliwr a lerlim ii Arctic Explorations. Atlnil-Moii, itnts Rtsei . eifeals. - - " cents Ticket fur rcsened seals -hi in- procured at AdlerN ltook stoic. SELECT PARTY OIW.N m Till' SOCIAL SOIREH CLUB OI ASTOKlA, At Liberty Hall. Thanksgiving Ev'ng. Thursday. November 24th? INXITAUO.N lUMMirrn. I' I Parker, i:. Z. IVrgtison It. r. Prarl i'Lmi: Thomas II. CnuiR. ... C. Ktchurdsoii, K. Z. lrRs.in. Frank L. PatKcr. Tickets, REAL ESTATE AUCTION SALE. Valuable Building Lots in Shive- ly's Astoria. Friflay, Nov. 18tli, at 11 A. M. Instructed by .Mr. J.M. Miiel. I mil oiler at Public Auction, at m auction mom:, tin follow In;; Valuable City Property. Lots 4. 5, 6,7. 8.9. 10.11 and 12. in Block 4: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Block 5; Lot 9 in Block 2; The.se Mocks fioiit north on I lie lnukcd roadway to t'pper Asiuri.1. Lots 1.5. IO. 11 and 12 m block in Same block in which . I no. . Dcxhu, Ksi-., has his residence. Lots 0. 10. 1 1 :tml 12 In bliu-It r,7i. BehiR one Mock smith of lite Konian ('-.Uholie church. Messrs. ('autui.iii and l!,nle have residences on tin- block. Warrant.! deed, rial of procil, can be ieen at wv office. Terms at -ale. 1 C. IIOLPKN". Auctioneer Regular Auction Salt1. SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 10:30 A.M. AT HOI,l!-:.N t llo ItrUtMS. Second Hand Furniture, Brussels Carpets, Cook Stoves, etc. M'urttrobt. Chairs. ltitsi:iils. Spring Ilviis. JI:iU c:ssi,. 15 luir- Jlhinkeis. 1 Dozen C'oiiiforts. Sheets. IiI!ous ami 1'ilIttM Slips. mirrors. C'roel.erj mitl :i:iss M:ire. Lamps. Kitchen Ware lot of Nuinlries. mill One Xo. S JI:iei 'ohii:- NIo and FnriiitiiiN. onlj in nsel lwo months. TMohraliiiSloiesand 1 drum. I'.C. HOI.DKN. AiMtH.mer. G. A. STIXSOX & CO.. BLACKSivHTHiNG. At (.apt. Holers old stand, ioruer of t':e-s ami Court Street-. Ship and Caiiticrx muk. Ilorse.slioeiii-r. Wagons mad- and repaired. CooI work Miarauteed. . C in . S . g 11 c h 3 u? f . 5- ?d- 1 a ? 2 8 ?,S a I m C q M S i oOr;OT - p u s2isn - 8 o J i s w W .2 fee " roao 2 " S.n'siS f H o . J; s 2 3 g ? S 1 S s o - Z a Assessment Notice. NOTICE IS HEREIIV ISIVEX THAT AN assessment of fiftv ner cent, on ihe eani-t-il stock of the Odd Fellows Land ami Itnil rilng Associoiion of Astoria. Oregon, has this day been levied, payahle uilhiti thlrt days front date nt the ofiiceof the Secrotar, or othfrwlse he declared delinquent. By order of the Board of Directors. A. .1. .MEGLEl". Secretary. Astoria, Oct. U2, ltSl. 20-30d BTgaxuJjl.Mjijty wuiiMit.wiw MISCELLANEOUS. r. H. PACK. I Allen affe 2 (-rt'TK"oiy. i'O it. .-. x.u;ni;n.) Who?!-. deand rcltill 4:ti-rs li. Provisions, 6?QQkery Glass and Piaied Ware.! MIOPICAI AND DOMr-s-iir FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.' I nriiuTXMth 'San Jose' Fruit Packing Company. Wines, Lipfs. ToliaccoCiiraii Axn TIIE- The litrjfest and most roniileie rlmk r UiHhls lu their lllieto ! fotliol in Ihc elfy. Collier or Civs and !.ilieiil'.'.ll. Slle.'ls. ASIOKIA. OKLCON. IRISH PLAX TIIBBABS 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 I!I Jlarket Strcel. San Kranelnco HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Mmm-eis. -ASK rei: UNION INDIA RUBBER CO'S Pure l'am i.itiu Rubber Boots and Coats. Itr.WAUi: W KMHAIION ! IV sure th" ltoots an staihped I'HAl'IC I'lUiUl' on the heels, and haw tin IT UK (31'M SPJUXGtf on the foot and instep, v.hh-h prevents their enitkin; or lire.ikliiK. Thej will lasi twice a. Jonji as an others uinnufai'turetl. fei: s.vi.i: i:v ai.i. di:ai.i:i:-. u. kinds i:rr.r.i:i: iu:ltixc. i-ack-im:. Host:, M'iHxes, ci.otimm:. I'.OOTS AXI) SIIOII;. l.te. GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. L''i't. vv,A,sr f". L i ' Agents. .s.inlr.iiieisio. HOLMAN'S FAD. mi: tih: STOMACH, LIVER. AND JvlDNKYS. TJADE UARi. In all caves of hiiliousiiess and malaria in every foim. a preventative ami cure or chllN. feer:ind dumb ague. Dr. llohuan's Tad is a perfect .success. And for dvspejisi.i, siek headache and nervous prostration,. as the pad is applied ocr ihc pit of the stomach, thepreat nprroitsrpiitci.il annihilates tiie disease at once. It rpjnilates the liv fraud stoiu.icli so siic cessfuUj that digestion licconn-s perfect. rrof.l. A. Iioink savs : "It is ncaiera uni ers:il panacea tlum anythim; m medi cine." This is done on the. principle of ab sorption, of which Dr. lIoImunN I'.nl Is the only true ctjioncnt. For- all kidney troubles, use l)i. HolnianS ketial or Kidney I'.nl, the hist rented v in the world ntul recommended bv tlie medical faculty. Beware of Bogus Pads. llach KPuuIno Ilolman's 1'ad hears the pri vate reetiue stamp of thnHoliuan Pad Co.. w Itu the abo. c trade mark printetkln tjroeii . Rtiriioneaiitlioutit. For Sale by all Druggists. Dr. Ilolman's advice'U ri. I'nll iri-iiwi uu'iii free on amplication. . Auuress: JIOLMAN I'AD CO .. 714 Uroadwav. Xew Vork l. O. box 21 III. MINT SALOON. oiTosiTi; o. i:. & n. com pan ys dock. Xone but lhebe-l li(unrsand cteirs passed over the bar. W.SCIIl'I.DT. LETTER HEAD PAPER, PRINTED OR PLAIN, OK TIIK BEST J quality at Tut Astorio office. i?--s3i iijj'aajuwLL juman i MISCELLANEOUS. Wholesale and Retail Deafer ! 1 Provisions, I umber, ! etc r.TC ETC. lisiK-nncMis and (..aiinervl SIT PPL IKS A Sl'ECIAL'BY. AfiENT FOR TIIK Sail Fnuioisi'O Ohnmcal ASTOKIA - - - OKKGOX (JAIISj ADLEK'S f HtJSI 0 SYGlKLE:r -Ql ianos and Organs j. Of all m.iKi s cnnstnutl. on hanU. Also a full stock or VIOLINS. GUITAKS, DAS JOS, AC- COIIDKONS. CONCKItTIXAfs. IIA3OI0NICAS, FLUTES, Also a law stock of t he l.est of VIOLIN AND RIT1TA11 STJtTNO.S. SHEET lUSTC. AND .MUSICAJi IXSTKUMEXTS. As well as trllimtr el- helon:iiisr to a First Class .Mr.slc tore l'l.iniisaiiil Orv.iiissold on tne molillih in st.illment plan, or for lent. Carl Adler's Book -Store. " rin lanrist stoek of lpC Bhtnk Books and Stntionciy m Of eer description. s.i-1iiiiI lUioks. lhli?(s. Iiv.,tii"il j? isil w orns-, Aiouius ami Et n sid. s a full and complete siMslI f - stiK-k or everlhm, iisuailv "sL-Jkep! in a well regulated Itool. i More. Also. new, denoi ami :isene toi eer p.iHT .Hid piuiidical puhlished. OAR1 Ant PR'S VAI51PTY STORP I 0--S Watches. Clocks and .fewclrv. i P$2m I'ocket and Tahle Cutlery, TW Vankee Notion, and Tow 't .jtft I'lelun l'nuiies and Chiomo-.. s''rr;".i" viiii;-i. si iiiuiiii-it issortment. An-Iu-n, etc Xew "Xitods by eery steamer. 'I lie public aw muted to examine ni stock and priced. ci i i:x ami's st.. - astoi:ia.oi:i:c.ox. i . i.i:fNi:vr.Ki:Ki:. IIIKAM ItKO'Vf. STi:i.I.sUKt IS".. !ljoincnwel)er k Co., ASTORIA. UlihOON, TABSEBS AND CURBIERS, .Mauufactuiers and imperter: ol A J.I. KINDS OK AND FINDINGS' Wholesale Dealers in OIL AND TALLOW. MANfKArri'Kr.KS OF BOOTS and SHOES on-Highest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. w EL 23iE:B:2:2srx, ASTOKIA. OKEOOV DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Toilet and Fancy Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. SST-I'rpscnptions Kirehilly compounded'.it all hours. JSr-Homeopathlc Tinctures and Pellels, and Jlumphrey'-J Specllies also kept. : , , y- ;Sg,jSg Lms v4PMfj j lggJ C'Oli.MUC GV 3SAIX AS I Ml Bfc W I! ft Wr I O 'SlP :3g-gs iiasssaS5KBW'-'t' THJB ASTOBIAN' HTEAM PETNTING- HOUSE HAS FASTEST AjVJJ HES7' J'RESSUS, AAr T ITE && We puwlin" l'.iper. Card. Ink, and other mat Minis of the manufacturer And can thetefoie atfunl to iw. ai we aSwas do. the best m tides. hlle cliaijtug Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads. TIIK KVKUVnAVV ""WANTS 01 VOiilv SIIOV A UK SIJI'I'LIKI) AT PIUCES AVHIOH CAN- NOT i:UT HVE SATISPACTfON TO ALL. THE ASTOEIAN, iDVHA TS IlESl'KCTF.I) AND COAQIENDED P.Y ALT. FORJTTS '" l ' : r. TnipartialiLy, Ability, Fairness and Reliability THE PAPER 1'OR THE FOR THE FARMER, FOll TIIK MERCHANT, IIMIIA' ASTORIA (rOSTAOK KUKK TO DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR DAILY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS -Sample copies or either edition 10 cents. Address : "Postiuasters are authori7ed to act as ornery, Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A .eeral Assortment ot HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents :r ?laTc Stoves and Ranges I in I.i-st in tin n:irket. l'liimlrfnjc goods of all kinds on hand. Jol work done in a workmanlike manner. .JIIPW.KSOX STREET. THE Or TIIE LATEST STYLES. THE COUNTING,. ROOM .AND THE VXD WIICKfAi COMMERCIAL MAN, FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR EVERY PERSON TERMS: BY HIAIT.. ALT. SUnsPi:iRVR.S.) .. S9 00 , 3 00 J. F. IIALLORAX & Co. Publishers, Astoria, Oregon asents for The Vstokiax.