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FEB. 8. ls-2
J. F. II LLUItAN I lllir.
Where Hip Olurm Lies.
The Polaris ulures B ih Inrjcr
soil with i)l.ie:urisin. Hi undouht-
edly U a pl.i'iirist, lut then,
there is very little onginal-ity
of thought left.. us, in these
- dayc?c.!Ehai-in3r.Uc aUajys..that
livetl away back- -in the ;old,
dayThave said nearly all that could
be said and now folks can out
work over the heap and dress up
a thought in language common to
all men. The great charm, how
ever, of Ingersjll'ij productions is
the studied grace of diction that
the irreverent colonel adopts. No
tice the article on our outside
page this morning; it scans like
blank versc: he uses little bits of
words, short", terse, incisive Sa'sen:
monosyllables so placed that there
is a sort of rhythmic swing to it,
USt as in poetry. That, wo think.
is'the great reason that Ingersoll's,
sayings are so universally read.
He revamped a good many skep
tical utterances and ciothed them
in the cadence of poetic diction,
studiously discarding long wordv
Dickens, Scott, and many great
writers have done the same and
owe much of their popularity to it.
"Whole pages of Dickens' wiitings
will scan in perfect iambic. Take
his '"Old Curiosity Shop," or his
"History of England,1' and the
greater part of many of the finest
chapters can be turned into blank
verse without chamrinir a word.
In his description of the Battle of
Hastings "Through .ill the wild
October day the clash and din re
resounded in the air. The Nor-
" mans rallied and the day was lost."
That is pure poetry as far as ry thm
can make it, So with Ingersoll
in that we republish this merning:
"I know how vain it is to gild a
grief with words, and yet I wish
to take from every grave its fear."
As long as a man can write such
graceful English as that the will
have readers, whatever the theme.
Tho language flows so smoothly
that it charms the ear. A pretty
'thought is -like .a pretty woman; it
looks best when it is best dressed;
and- howerer commonplace the
theme, if the idea be clothed in
the .garb -of graceful language it
will be welcome and attractip.
Piling Very Well.
Poktlaxd real estate seems to
bo too high for the prosperity of
the place. Manufacturers are un
able to get sites for buildings at
reasonable rates and hence aie
obliged to turn away to other lo
calities. Here at Astoria we ate
notseized with a railroad boom,
although, it is true; that wo are
cursed with. a railroad land grant
never intended to be built Manu
facturers can find here eligible
sites for their factories at reason
able rates. Our citv is jrrowiner
Sprobabiy as- fast as Portland in
proportion to its size, but we are
not making 3113 great futs about
it. During the prctent winter
three new canneries are being
built inside of the city limits,
while nearly all the others are in
creasing their capacity. The lum
ber business has greatly increased;
an iron foundry has been started.
Boats of all kinds are now building
here, from -the size of a fishing
boat to a thousand-ton barge or a
iorty tliousantl-dollar coasting
steamer. Buildings are going up
in every part of the city, but wo
need, and badly need more dwell
ing houses. Our hotels too, should
be enlarged to accommodate the
summer visitors.
During tho present year the
building of brick stores and dwell
ings will be inaugurated. On "the
lotopposite our office iho-first will
be erected, to cost $25,000. An
other is talked of on tho same
itreet. There is also considerable
talk of a large flouring mill, and a
new saw mill. Taking it altogether
we do not fear but that we will
hold our.place as the second city
of the northwest,
well enough.
We are doing
Columbia Rivrr 13, r
AsToiiiA, Feb. "th, '82.
Mn. Editer:
Sir: It is the report around
atnonir the pilots that lately a ves
sel drawing about 19 feet, struck
on the bottom coins out of tho
Columbia river; first she dipped
onto one end and then s-truek the
other; that several have touched
goiu'j out, including one of the
passenger steamships. Of course
all the- parties 'dh-eqtly cognizant
of the facts- try to conceal-.these
things from the pitblic,-ami neither
is it the interest of any person to
proclaim them aloud; but when
they become frequent and tho
remedv.tlio alternative, deepen the
bar, sink the ships or send them
elsewhere, it then becomes a duty
to sound the note of warning and
let the people of Oregon choose
with their eyes open which medi
cine they will take. It has been
recently said that masters of ships
have resigned their positions rather
than sail to the Columbia river.
If this be a fact, it shows a great
fear and dread of tho place.
Some late soundings show that
the channels at the mouth of the
river are disoppearing and tho
entrance becoming one wide flat
of bhoal water, and if something is
not done soon (as one pilot ex
presses it) VilJ.ird will have to do
the carrving trade with flat bottom
iron tanks.
Obsekvec.
Tin: people of Texas are just
finding out a very unwelcome fact
that, we believe, is somewhat of an
anomaly with a state, if not with
an individual. About ten years
ago the Lone Star State started to
give away millions upon millions
of acres of its public land to its
dear friends and benefactors tlie
railroads. The registrar of the
land office comes to the front now
and shows that the state has given
away all the public laud she has,
and more too; and an matters
stand, it will be very awkward for
somebodv. Lot us sincerelv hope
the railroad men will not be seri
ously inconvenienced thereby.
"It is onlv within the last two
hundred and fifty years that wo
men appeared upon the stagtf, at
all, and now the tendency seems
to be for actresses to not only mo
nopolize the female impersona
tions, but also encroach upon the
male, as it is getting quite com
mon lor actresses to take male
parts in comedy, tragedy and
opera.
The effort to reduce domestic
postage does not meet with much
faorin Congress. Nor should it.
These who point to the penny
postage of England and the reve
nue arising therefrom, ignore the
fact that the great distances tint
letteis must be carried in this
country, render it impossible o do
it for less money than at present.
Reliable ad 'ccs from the East
say that the cold has been in
tense. At Newport, E. I., schools
were closed, U hcitii impossible to
keep them warm. A schooner
catno in wjtli six tons of ico that
had casually accumulated on her
dpeks from sprav that frozo as it
fell.
The Canadian yovernment
strongly objects to having Cana
dian emigration itrents in England
send settlers to Canada by way of
the United St ttes, as a great many
remain with Uncle Sam. It is a
compliment from an unexpected
source.
Congress will be asked this
session to legislate additional pro
tection for the Texas frontier.
Several of the Lone Star State's
most distinguished sons are now
engaged upon statistics demon
strating its necessity.
Tnn churches have .taken in
hand the Mormon question. A sim
ultaneous religious crusade has
been commenced in the chief cities
of the East, the avowed object be
ing the rousing pi public opinion
on the "subject.
TumTEEN lines ot steamers run
from Europe to the one port of
Buenos Ayres. This is thirteen'
times as many as the United States
sends to all South America.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Special Auction Sale
f
Ship's 'Stores and Provisions.
Bark Harvest Home.
Wednesday. Feb. 8, at 10:30 A.M.
I Aiil wli, f"r aco int of whom It may
com t rn, at my Auction room, tb the ItlsUcst
bidder, luriASII,
7 bhl. Prime Icss Beef,
3 J ' Porlx.
S 7a. 1 S. I. Snsar.. j
a Itegi Sj nip. 3 Kcb. i'Jcliles,
2 ci-.es Pilot Bread,
Flour, Corn rtleul, Bacon,
Colii.b, Green Coffee, Ten,
Dried Apples, Currants,
And a lot ot other provision". Also, a lot of
Slil)'s Mores consisting in past of
Coal OH. Paint Oil. Red, White
ami thick F.cnd.
1 Coll Ji.inclj niuullla Hope,
S Ship's bide Lights.
1 MiipN Jtell.
a Miip'sCoiiipases,
And a ur!et of other store. All the above
are m jjood condition.
E. C. HOLDEN. Auctioneer
E. B. ERANKLIN.
UrDERTAEER,
Comer Cis-, and Sqneinoqhe stteets.
ASlOUfA.
OREGON
IK LFR IX
" WALL PAPER
AND
WINDOW SHADES
AND
UNDERTAKERS" GOOD3.
VALENTINES1
NEW DESIGNS IX
Exquisite Sentimental Valentines.
(Trices from He to $5 rncli )
And all the Latest Novelties in
"COMICS."
nrwiiii.r. i. vitoc casks ki.ug.vnt Vai-
JL e.itliieslustreceivedpcrsteanler.
Convenient Assortments
Cantaining the latest Valentines, of all prices
Importer of Stationery.
X.. 2S..C3. SSCZTB.
Importer and Wholesale dealer ia
Cigars and Tobacco, Smoker's, Ar
ticles, Playing Cards, Cut-'
lery, Etc, Etc,
The largest and finest stock of Meerschaum
and Amber rooiIs in iliecitj. Particular at
tention paid to orders Irom tho country and
essels.
Clicnuinu? street, Astoria, Oregon.
TIIUO. BP.ACKEK, Manager.
CITY
BOOK STORE.
We are constantl rcceHiuj new additions
to our stock and lunc the finest and
Ursest assortment of variety
goods in therlt).
Combs, Brushes,
Stationery, Frames
Celluloid Goods.
AUourgood- are marked in plain figures
Call and examine qu iht and note prices.
CIIAS. STEVENS & SO.
yM- o"'c,
BOAT BUILDER,
ATTIIEOLDSTAXD. OKAY'S BUILDING
ITKST CLASS WOT5K A .SPECIALTY.
GLBA5HKG and REPAIRING
NEAT. CHILVl AND QUICK. BY
(;i:oit(u: lovktt.
Stain Street, orpoito N. Lneh's,
MINT SALOON,
OlTOSITi: O. K. &. N. COMPANYS DOCK.
Ncno but the best liquors and cigars passed
om thehar.
-W.SCIIULDT.
WAR IS UF.UIiABl WITHOUT
1TKTHEK' XOT1CK
- .s-Vi Alia no enns or peace uuiu
liAjs ,...-.-.
every mail in .'utiuriu iv& u new
sult of clothes
MAPI: Y 3IZ3ASY.
IoU Jt the prices :
Pants to order from - - - 3 do
Pants, Genuine French dssiraero - 12 50
Suits from - -- - - -2300
' Theflnest line of samples on'tlie coast to
select trout. P. J. MKANY.
.Main street, opposite Parker House, Astona.
S3. C3rLSST
MAKES UP FIRST CLASS STOCK INTO.
Harness and Saddles,
And n 111 tit i ou out In better style and cheap
er rate3 than any other man ia Oregon.
A f fill'line of Whips, Carry Conbsj
etc., on band.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
en,
(MTlXTCwsoR TO PAGE & AlXK
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WrjoisttalfHUil rtta.i tinier in
$roe?lesf, '
Glass and Piaisd" Ware,
TUOl'lCAL ANO DOM ESI IC
FRUITS AND. VEGETABLES.
Together with
Wines, LiprsotaeotCipFi;
The hrgett and morf complete slock of
goods "in their line to be found In the city.
Corner of Cass and Squemocqho Street s.
ASTOKIA, OEKCON.
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IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Het Twin-
Cotton Seine twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, aii sizes.
Seines Made to Order, '
Flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
BARBOUR BROTHERS
ill Slurket Street, Han Francisco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers.
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ELOLMAN'S PAD.
roit TTIE
STOMACH,
LIVER, -
AND
KIDNEYS.
TRADE MASK.
In all cases of bilhousncss and malaria in
e ery f oi m, a pre entath e ami cure of chills,
fever and dumb ague, Dr. Dolman's Pad is a
perfect success. Ard for djspepsia, sick
he.ulacho and nervous prostration, as tho
pad Is applied ocr the pit of the stomach,
the great nervous ccntei.it annihilates the
disease at on.ee.
It regulates the liter and stomach so suc
cessfully that digestion becomes perfect.
Trot. D. A. Loomls saj s : "It Is nearer a
universal panacea than nnjthlug in medi
cine." This Is done on the principle of ab
sorption, Jf hidiDr. Hphnsn'-. l'?d Is the
only true oxpoucnt.
for all kidney troubles, use Dr. Dolman's
Renal or Kidney Tad, tho best remedy In the
world audrrecommended by the medical
faculty. -
Beware of Bogus Fads.
Each genuine noHnin's Pad bears the pri
vate revenue stamp of thelloliruu Pad Co..
with the above trade mark printed in green.
Iiuy none without it.
For Sale by all Druggists.
Dr. nolman's advice is free. Full treatise
ent free on application.
Auurcss : nui.iuiv iau tu
744 Broadway, New York.
P.O. box 2112.
Administrators Notice
TVOTICETS HEREBY GIVEN THAT tho
L. undersigned has been appointed by the
Comity Court of Clatsop county, Oregon,
Administrator of the estate of Aaron Morton
deceased. All persons havlAg claims against
Said estate are hereby notified to present
the same to the undersigned at Astoria, Ore
gon, within six months from this date. -
U. G. SMITH, Administrator.
Aatorta, Jan. as, issa. ' 99.od
MISCELLANEOrS.
'S'rT'F
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Wholesale and Retail Beaier
IGROCEB1ES,
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! Provisions, Lumber,
ETC.,
ETC.. ETC.
Eislicrniens and Cannery
SUPPLIES
A SPECIALTY.
AGENT FOR THE ,
San Jose Fruit Packing Company.
and Tiirc
Sau Francisco Chemical
WO SUSS,
ASTOIIIA - - - OREGON.
FOAM) & STOKES,
holebalcard retail dealers in
Wood and Willow-ware,
GROCERIES,
Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors
1'Or.EION AND DOMESTIC
Fruits and Vegetables
AND
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
AJ.D
General Commission Merchants
ASTOBTA. O KEG OX.
Next to Oregon Railwij ." Nav. co's Dock.
CHICAGO BREWERY,
J. WBAl'SS - - AtiEXT.
Is now ready to supply tho public with the
Celebrated Chicago Beer
Iu any quantity to suit. I have also this
t'eicbrattil Cliicuso Ccci-ln Hollies,
AVhich b now ery popular among "all fami
lies and saloons."
Please send In jour orders and they will
haveinv bet attention.
J. STKADSS,
Astoila, Oregon.
Agent for Oregon and Wash. Ter.
PERUVIAN BITTERS.
CHINCHQSA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA
GRAPE BRANDY,
THE GltEATJSST
MEDICAL DISCOVERY
oj" theagi:.
Seejour local columns tor particulars, and
as j on
VALUE HEALTH,
HEAD!
Painter and Eufiher,
DEAI.nES IN'
01VNEY, - OREGOX
ISuccessor to Rloo J & Lee.)
CLATSKANIE, COLUJfBIA CO.. OKEGON.
Is now prepared to receiv e orders for
rionU, I'.nojs, lopper nandlrs, Slal
lets, etc.
Orders addressed to me will receive prompt
attention. Uw
Stephans Varieties !
GRAWD 0PEOTNG.
A MYJSLY EXTEUTAIS3iE?.'T.
nave a new bowling allov. the largest and
Best in town. Aumuiauce iree.
Warrautee deeds at Jhe Astof.iax
oflleo.
CheBossCoffee
as "K. "SB" A.
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THE ASTORIAN.
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE
HAS
FASTEST AN2CBE8T PRESSES,
7o pua'haso Paper, Card's, Ink, and
jSl. Lowest
And can therefore affordjto use, as we
o:isrxa''sr 3Vsco3u3.jSl?p3 FRiasia.
Cards, Envelopes, Circulars,
THE EVERY DAY .WANTS OF
VOEK SHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES "WHICH CAN-
.NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL.
THE ASTORIAN,
(DAILY.AhD WEEKLY)
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Impartiality, Ability,
THE PAPER FOR THE
FOR THE FARMER,
FOR THE MERCHANT,
BAIT.Y ASTOKIAW TEK3IS: BY MAIL.
(roaiAOK rr.EE to alt. scbsceiukrs.)
DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR
DAILY. ONE COPY TOUR MONTHS
l-8ample copies of cither edition to
Address :
es-Posttnasters are aathorl7ed to aot
and Tea Pot
MAY BK HAD OK
E.RHAWES
SOLE AGENT.
Also, Agent for the celebrated
Buclt'f. Patent CooU Store,
MEDALLION RANGE,
STEAM FITTINGS A SPECIALTY.
None but the best workmen employed.
All work guaranteed or no charge.
WES,
ASTORIA. OREGON
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THE
AND TYPE OF THE LATEST STYLES.
other materials of the manufacturer)"
CJfiSlx Hates,
alwaytjdo. the best artlcles.whllo charging
8111 Heads and Letter Heads.
THE COUNTING E00M AND THE
Fairness aajd Reliability
COMMERCIAL MAN,
FOR THE MECHANIC,
IFOR EVERY PERSON
89 00
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cents.
3. F. HAliLOBAX C.
Publlshen, Astoria, Oregon
as asents for The Akobiajt.
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