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'- '..-. v l- -ws jris? ' ! i r - '.. "V v '- V-1 i ?v uL - I - Vol. xviii. Astoria, Oregon, ' Sunday Morning, Xovcmber 5, 1882 STo. 31. S. -- . -Z"- Jftte 4 " i? j She fflioun TEA AND COFFEE AS RIVALS. Coffee and tea are natural allies but $ey are "also natural rival. As ahinst alcoholic drink ing' iu any Jfrin they aro'combined. It is over lfj unoccupied territory' after alcohJl has been driven awsiy that the contention between the two comes. Talcing the -world through, the general verdict seems to be in favor of tea. Two of the largest empires in the. world China and J tussia are tea drink -ois. In Bokhara and Samarcand and in most pat Is of eential Asia, the tea-urn is foiever steam ing. On the other hand, the Arab and the Tin k and with them the whole western part of the Mohamedan world, are coffee drinkers. The decision of Em ope is not absolute for either side. "It seems to be veiy much deter mined by what we may call the accidents of the case. Those which can get both drink both. England claims to be one of these, but the preference of England is, beyond all doubt, for tea, and not for coffee. The unfair choice is very largely compensated for in the United States the chief coffee-consuming country in the world. Englishmen, too, would probably make more use of coffee than they do if they could be in duced to overcome the initial difficulties of having it prepared as it ought to be. Tea can be made easily enough. It may be strong or weak, according to fancy; it is tea in either case. The light plan, we are assured, is to put plenty of tea into the pot, then to add a little more tea, and, that done, to leave it to chance whether the liquor comes out weak or strong. But, whatever, wo may think of weak tea, there is no good word to be said for weak coffee. Coffee must be very strong if it deserve the name of coffee at r is for generous natures. The lit tle arts whjolr the frugal .house- i keeper isestin making tea are not to be thought of in making coffee. There must be no economy in the amount used, no filling up of the pot, no making the same material serve twice over. That tea should ever be made like this is bad enough, but there ma' be tastes so depraved as to put up with it and see nothing to object to about it. The man has yet to be found who can even make pretence of liking weak coffee, diluted into ten times its piopcr volume, and sis deficient in fragrance as in strength. London Times.. Fishes that Sing and Dance. Lieutenant "White, of the Ameri can service, in his "Voj'age to the Chinese Seas," relates that, being at the mouth ol the Cambodia, his crew and himself were greatly ' astonished by hearing certain un accountable sounds from beneath and around the vessel. These were various, like the bass notes of an organ, the sound of bells, the croaking of frogs, and a pervading twang which the imagination might have attributed to the vibra tions of some enormous harp. For a time the mysterious music swell ed upon them, and finally formed a universal chorus all round, di minishing in strength and soon al together ceased. Humboldt was witness to a simi lar occurrence in the South sea,but without suspecting the cause. To ward seven in the evening the whole crew were astonished by an extraordinary noise which re sembled that of drums which were beating in the air. It was at first attributed to the breakers. Speed ily it was heard in the vessel, and especially toward the poop. It was like a boiling, the noise of the air which escapes from fluid in ebullition. The sailors began to fear there was sohie leak in the vessel. It was heard unceasingly in all parts of the vessel, and finally, about nine o'clock,it ceased altogether. The interpreter belonging to. Lieut. White's ship stated that the marine music, which had so much surprised the crew, was produced bj fishes of flattened, oral form, wkic4 poiMMed the faculty of ad hering to various bodies by their mouths. The fish might have been the pogonia. The music of the sea is heard in the Bay of "West Pascagoula, and is described by those who have lis tened to it as singularly pleasmt "It has for a long time,' observes Mrs. Green an American writer, "been one of the greatest wonders of the southwest. Multitudes have heard it, rising as it were from the water, like a drone of a bagpipe, then floating away in the distance, soft, plainthe, and fairy-like, as if JEolian harps sounded with richer melody through the liquid element; but none have been able to ac count for the singular phenome non. There a:e several legends touching these mysterious sounds; but in these days few tilings aic are allowed to remain mysterious; some have ascribed the sounds to the catfish." The sensibility of fishes to the sound of music has been comment ed upon by writers. The alose (belong to the clupeida?) has been noticed for its love of music and dancing b' ancient writers. Aris totle says, that it no sooner catches the sound of music or sees dancing than it is iiresistibly led to join the sport, and cut capers and ihrow summersaults out of the water .Elian declares that the sprightly conduct imputed to the shad by Aristotle was well-known to fish ermen, who, taking advantage of it. fastened little bells to their nets, by the tinkling of which above, the fisli within hearing were attracted to the spot, and netted without difficulty. A somewhat singular mode of catching fish is had recourse to by the boatmen of the Danube, who arch across and keep-tense upon stictchers hung4 -with greiots, a floating net, and so ring inii great nurabeVof fish by the. tinkling of ih.ihJli' r mn 1 1 1 1 ML. RofK161etiti&' ft? r: r-V' r "rlv-rWrf a rdniinricihci- naturalist, cave a rcraianticihc dence of- the-'fondBeasjfoVfnusic!' fishes. When-tayiiig-.it Vichy he took a walk with some friends in quest Vf alose along the banks of the Allier, with vio lin in hand ready for a serenade. The air was still, the moon and stars shining brilliantly. "When the party had come to a favorable spot a net was carefully drawn across the steam, while the violin ist, putting his instrument to his chin, struck up a lively waltz. A wonderful effect ensued. .Scarcely had he drawn his bow when the sleeping surface of the waters be gan to move, alose backs appeared, lippling the silvery expanse, and after a few strokes a large pai ty of fish might be seen rising and leap ing in the water. iV. IT. Newt. A Lesson Taught "Writing on the 2Sth ult., from Mount Vermon, Indiana, a corres pondent of the Northwestern Lumberman says: A short paragrapii in that paper ol a late4 date is a crood argument for those who wish to save some of the valuable timber of the country. The paragraph referred to was a statement that the ship Syren had loaded in the Puget Sound dis trict with spars and ship plank for use in Bath, Maine, at a cost of 15,000 for freight. As I was born and lived near and in Bath, 1 know whereof I speak. Less than 100 years ago theie was more mast and spar timber within 20 miles of Bath than would supply all the ships now afloat. But for years the people of that section thought, as many people now think, that the limber was inexhaustible, yet within the memory of men now living, the ship-builders are send ing 20,000 miles for timber, that, with reasonable economy, could have been procured within 100 or 200 miles, to say the least, at a cost of one-tenth of what they have to pay. v , I am nolrftOsars old; aud-have- seen pinerfireia'TlVinrinHbe.wowte that wouHiWTgWfe matSj.iliats raw ovTmyrmifiwiAiJjvz. mw pT,te:.fer- ,i VTC1U UETIJKJ . . . &vkjr$?v3&s 'U c &. llvlriypJzlB A..rn .H ".u .SAU.B ! ' u.1 r r"-- n i snmgiev;? i ;-? .u,HH 7!miyiV .ly and one that owner? of large and 1 valuable trees might profit by. . It lakes a large and valuable tree to make a masi for a large ship. Some years ago I visited Bath, and while there measured two masts, finished and ready to set. They were SI feet long and gii ted eight feet near the tnidd'n. They had been cut in Michigan and hauled by rail to Bath, nearly, if not quite 3,000 miles, and yet Sewcll, in his "Ancient Dominions of Maine," says the American revolution was nearly precipitated at the very place, several 3'ears prior to the fight at Lexington, be cause the British government per sisted in cutting mast and spar timber in the vicinity. Oregon Short Line Spikes. The Oregon Short Line reached Pocatello (the Utah Northern crossing) on the loth of October. "Westward as far as Boise City the construction camps are stretched out, in many places in sight of each other. The Northern Pacific company is receiving over the Utahand and Northern, at Deer Lodge, two hundred tons of bolts, rods, spikes, etc., for bridging, to be used be tween Little Blackfootand Missou la. On Thursday last the sale of lands for depot purposes was con summated, the citizens of Baker paying Mr. Stewart ?l,2o0 for the ground and presenting it to the O. R. & N- Co. This action de finitely settles the depot question. Over five hundred Chinamen are now at work on the O. U. & N. Co.'s road near Snake liver, and three hundred more are dailv ex- pelted. MrCampbell, bridge engineer prHtho Short' Line road, is Tjusy jnakinc soundinsrs, .. awl srettincr SvervflunirJn readiness--for the .z. " ....,-. . -jt buUdingof ibru1g:nrc7olisSn31fe wi " 'p;, iteALl ;Vt i "1HI JL UU U1IUE& 13 f Ui 1U1U pleteft and readv for use bv the first of August next. Those in position to know claim the road will' be graded, and ties and rails laid to Snake river by the time the bridge is completed. From Omaha west, by the way of Granger on the Union Pacific, to seventeen miles west of Ameri can falls, cars are 1 tinning on the broad gauge load. Last Monday 150 men com menced to la' rails seventeen miles west of American falls westward, and have contracted to lav about forty miles a month. At the rate they have been laying rails and will continue to, the track will be completed and cars running to Shoshone Cit- in fifty days. Walla Walla Union. Mr. R. Albertson, 1207 Columbus Avenue, Philadlphia, having re ceived a severe contusion of the right knee-cap, suffered intensely therefrom. A friend suggested St. Jacobs Oil, and before he had used three bottles he was a well man. Heartily Recommended. Don't condemn a good thtmj because you have been deceived by worthless nostruma. Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured many in this section of nerv ous disorders, and we recommend it hcaatily to such sufferers. iVcirs. JlAI.I.S A KOKTAUI.K SlCIM.VX JlAlK Iii:xi;wek is a scientific combination of some of the most powerful restorative asc'iib in the citable kingdom. It re store gray hair to its original color. It make the scalp white and clean. It cures dandruff and humors, and falling out of the hair. It furnishes the nutri tive principle by hich the hair is nour ished and supported. It makes the hair moibt, soft and glossy, and is unsur passed as a hair dressing. It is the moat economical preparation ever offered to the public as its effects remain a long time, making only an occasional appli cation necessary. It is recommended and used by eminent medical men, and oflicially endorsed by the State Assayer of Massaclmsetts. The popularity of Halls Hair Renew cr has increrscd with the test of many years, both in this country and in toreign lands, and it is now known aud used in all the civilized countries of the -n orld. For. Sam; nv am. Dealers. A cough, cold or sore throat should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an incurable lung disease or consump tion. .Brown's Bronchial troches do not disorder the stomach like cough syrups sum uRtMuw. put act mrecuy on tie an relief :U 'asthma, bronchitis, -ewghs, wjujipTmttmnHumjur rm. wnm? ore. Mrft eta, -wsterrinr PHNI a3 ra S33fe0 TRAPK tl'.'lK -jWS. FOIX. RHEUMATISM 3 Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbaao. Backache, Soreness of the Chest, Gout, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swell ings and Sprains, Burns and Scalds, General Bodily Pains, I Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted hRmf tind Fm nnrf nil nikan ' Pains and Aches. Ko Preparation on earth equals St. J 'com Oil u a safe, sure, simple aud cheap External EemeJj. A tiU enUib but the co-jparatirelx tnflini: outlav of SO Cent, and ererr ane suffer. ing with pala can haTo cheap and positive proof fT.i.!!5&- 80LDBYAILI)Ru"GGI8T8ANDDEALE3S IN HEDICINE. A. VOGEUBR &, CO., ' Baltimore, 2Zd., V. H. A. Thousands'of ties for use on the Wood river branch of the Oregon Short Line railroad are in a drive now passing down Wood river. Conductor W. S. liaihbuni, of flie Lake Shore liailroad, residing in Detroit, M.ich., was cured by St. Jacobs Oil of a very severe ease of rheumatism. He was delighted with its. pnprtp't action and influ ence. ii,!--3? AyouHgnwrr in Western XIII- sis- npw ism n B'-.ri-rr-.i-I,, Aii-jurr.vi;s GERMANY. ii -1 l-Z Nil Jn, Ja:inar , 'y$. Very esteeimfl sirs: The praive yonr Uer PUN Im railed forth here is wondcrrul. Atter taking one and it half boxes of your genuine Ii:. c. arcL.VNir.fl.IVEn PILLS, 1 hae en tirely reeoveretl from my fourye.irs' sn iu Iiik. All who know me wonder how I, who, for fco many year., hail no npitciUf. ami could not sleep for backache. Mitch in my side, and general stouiai b 1 om plaints, could have reeovertil. An old lady In onrcitv.wlm Ii:l.::....i for many years from kidney- ilNt.;iM., . the doctors hadgicn her up, took tuor your Pills, and dot more relief than -he has from all the doctor.. Y0111- tru!. J. von ii:i: ui'isi:. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. The genuine arc never sngar-eoatert. Every box has n red wax seal on tl.e IM, with llie iinnrosien: JleLaneN I.ivi-r Till. The genuine McLANK' l.IVj:it riLl hear the signature of C. M-I.niic and Hemiiifr JlroH. on the wrapper.. Insist upon having the genuine UK. C. McLAXirS I.IVEU VlLs, preparetl 1 Fleming Bros., of Pittsburgh, I'a., the market being full of imitations 01 the name JIcLanc, spclletl ditlerentlv, hut of same pronunciation. If your storekeeper does not have'the genuine DR. C 3IcLXE'S CI.t.K UHATKD LHTK PILI.S, semi us 2.i cents, and we will send you a box bv m.iil, and a set of our advertising card-. ' FLEXOR BROS., Pittsburgh. Pa. IJ " CEUBRATEO ITTRS Old fashionable remedies nro rnnidK- mrintr groand boforo tho advance of this conquering specific, and old fashioned ideas in regard to depletion as a means of euro, have been quite exploded by the success cf thogreat rcnovant, which tones the system. trannnillTM ho jierves, neutralizes malaria, depurates and ennencs ino oiooa, rouses tne hver when dor mant, and promotes a regular habit of body. For sale by all Druggists and Ucalcrs generally. $500 Reward. '-" C?t : -WMIJItii far any case OIJJTC1 ache, ii WHrffencP- seas we rcurerwrth?-Wsi.'AVaiAM n. iJoiRiAnoiT.or't:dfitMi. 'iiea Ltto4teN)aafare stitctlc 'ME . jvl .J-ltt CERieili nolsif&trtm&Jor a (wife, his riwerifKi, ' and fcW&mvmz& f ,4sg mimrin nui CTiTfniniirc tiiii rna f . 7iBHiviiK'-HnrBBBFvaiE;:rs&jilTiiTik.- i&.ci 'inmK r wr-i-'. tic, mi ml fii tfMmm:z ::m $?:m&&sm mmmwsmam&mmm "J Krar-wA SI7 an. ii.li 1 liain'LU. mJ f" " .-V "f- -m .. e. ". j . - If v j- ;jV "wf- t i-.. v w " -j mv -. " wmm lmmimtm Jfcw vmm tmmmmm mmamm mm N ?! WmfmSKf?X'J-i'jJKKmWm IirwHM,irl ?TO-Snffi?g 1 rww-i?w.mt- wwm mo. PvJHMj w fi.a':a;.SE?5LV? '--' t w Ttr-HYri r 1 mw aSLrm f sa ' ' - v . - - V." TafLar! - 1 j'.TT MT C ROSCOE'S FIRST CLASS h,vw cji ( t niAI tUllWWII. j, mnwMi's hnrn-rr, astokia mm: 1 ximrsi;xi:n is i'lkaskd to A aniioiiiiiv to tin n!Iio Hint In ha oj FIKST CLASS lEJ-Ettixxg; Souse , Vml funiislu In firt-clais stIi OYSTEU-.. HOT COFFEE TEA. ETC. AT TUK Ladies" and Gent's Oyster Saloon. rilKN'AMrS SITJIHT. IMw pv im a 'aU. !:oror.:iIXOX, I'ropnexor A. H. JOHNSON & Co., Chaafllers it Grocers. 1 :- :unl C'rIago ofnll liinds. S?I-Iis. E:ilii nutl TIIoHnliii of ail siys. Tin i!tiii! r.MsnS Srotoli Naliuoii not Twines. Itlcrmuiri THims: t'mnus. all 3fost Copprr Tipped Onrs. Hie Wst .iortiiiput f GROCERIES In Town. , Tin Brsl (ornES ami TEAS. Try our Melrose Bakinr Pom der ' rHily Hie best tner inailt , , CiS.rS'IffEJJl GcQOXiS -r-m-m- r of all klniln nt tip hy het Fai'iccrs. KMianlsnn-s ami Knlibm's C.umo.l Gr Gool. j j - Terms Cash. Profits Small. eo-c.ivi: rs a calls WILLIAM EDGAR. Corner Main and Chonamus Streets, AS-IOKIA OREGON DJULKR IS CIGARS AND TOBACCO. The Celebrated JOSEPH RODCERS & SONS GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY AND THE, GENUINE W0STENH0LM and other Kntdish Cutlery. FAIR CHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Eeershaum Pipti, etc. A fine stdbk of H'AtcJtei xh1 Jw4rjr, Maal mm! ALSO A tVSfi Assortnienl or line srFCTACLES and EYE GLASSES. B. B. FRANKLIN, UNDERTAKER, Corner Ciss aud Stuiemoqlie streets, ASTOKIA, .--- - OREGON DEAI.Klt IX WALL PAPEK AND WINDOW SHADES AN' I) U N UK KTA KEKS GOODS. MAGNUS C. 0R0SBY. Dealer in HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PUT JIP.EKS AND STEAM FITTERS Goods and Tools, SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON TIN AND COPPER, Cannery aafl Flshermens Supplies Stoves, Tin Ware and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP L&SWMJfit 1 STEAM FITTING 5 Done j with neatness and tUssatak. " z. mHii:A ,"? IS lzljJlS-?'z: - rrrtt .-i--esssss ipyi kTJ; ?!3f& .- ..i-.-.-ji.'. cr --a imnwiBnrjBHMnBnf ir.vnrec . 'bp " w.. J!. xJZ:A -.i .? ... , 1 i, mJMxmmmKme. nMj. SilM&v-sanZ? --. 5J ; A M.J"' fc- 4.l TrA'v . .1 , 2"t9&A'r. LJ.-iiiJ4?2S: W -Tv-aL".- WfT. -&: jsn-v-sv-rjiAi.rv jttz Msr&hirTu&j " ,?-t",iAa:' -- F T raf-V7W-.r. j- -rr -f hrl i Is H C4 Z i "Jm r " 2 CO L P i ntt ALJ "H Lff) CD o jA p p CO w o o 33 z o w O o CO H WILLIAM HOITVE -DEALIIlt IX- Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber. All Kinds of OAK LUMBER GLASS, Boat Material. Etc. 7 -:9ittfiBijj iSHiBBE j Boats of all Zinds Made to Ordr. i "Ortlers from a distance prouiptly .iltendeil MISCELLANEOUS. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. BkxtoxStkfet, Xrvn rAllKtll IIOU8S, ASTOKTA. - OKEGON. GE E RL MACHINISTS BOILER MAKERS. AND LANDiMARINE ENGINES Boiler Work, Steamboat Work, aiul'Cannery Work a siecialty. irvrncr S. A&NDT.& JFEECHEN, ASTORrA. - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP Boiler ENGINE, CANNERY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. R. I. STEVENS. C. S. r.ROWN CITY BOOK STORE. Where on w ill find all tho standard works or the day.and ntoiMtantly vhaiiKiii1; stock ornoelties and lanex articles : wo keep the liist assortment if variety Reed-. in the city. Pocket Books, Picture Frames, Steroscopes, Mu sical Instruments, Sheet Music, Bijou terie, & Celluloid Goods, etc., etc. II F. STEVENS Sz CO. Wilson & Fisiier, SHIP CHANDLERS. DEAXKK8 IX Iron. Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains, TAR, PITCH, OAKUM, WROUGHT AND CUT GALVANIZED SPIKES. Nails. Copper Nails and Burrs, Shelf Hardware, Faints and Oils Rubber and Hemp Packing of all Kinds. PROVISIONS. fljki... Shop tlgp? All kinds of I" . EEK1I. AM O-i ' 2r i or .A VJ1 ---: S- 1 , r t; , ?t a y:$S5Jz:&i.xz ,,.. t.;. irj-.v.ri 3 , ?rt'JM; lflT l?T2&- na v.rs i2WMmumir.AmwLmu.E AtriE.ir9r&2 .- -BtLiTllHli'ftl'.a m-wkHfRBSmtfSSrm tt'. ,a:j jp?i Trx- 'jivi -irr . iw r.mr? &K.;a'is.otifcr'.- 't . -fti. juws" i r and Bracket Work A SPECIALTY. to. and .itisfnction guaranteed in all eves. BUSINESS CARDS. E. HOLDKX,, NOTARY PUBLIC, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AM) SUItAXGE AGENT. TVIC. J. V. SHAITEK, , rnisiciA. aaa sitkce. (DfcUTSCHKE ABZT.) DiKcaMes ortheThxMit aMyeriallj-. Ofllce over Conn's Drug Store. T O. MmQU , .i4S V. H. l'flMwUi.JM'M't31 ' T ? IAVfc - I , rmvMF&Sit 8L.'cMt-""iiwwM mnmmmrme U elera'Xtf; Mnunpiii 3i FFi2BBB& &!ttM X i m i . r' ft. "'-fc. irtJf w-. . -'tt? J UtH- Cnmty,mmt Citr 9f Office--.-Cheuanius ulnttf YTIKQaI it K Room No. 8. 3 " r syw$ J. WIKTOW, Attorney and Counsehr at Law. JSS-Offlce In Pjthlan Buildlns. Rooms II, 12 ASTORIA, - - - OREGON, JAY TUTTIiE. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 0er the White House Store. Rksioknck OverElberson's Bakery, op posite IZarth & Blyers' Saloon. A Ii. FULTOX, M. 1. Ihj Hiriaa aad anrgemm. OFFICE Over A. V.AlleB's grocery store. Rooms, at the Parker House. P P. HICKS, PENTIST, ASTORIA, --- - OREGON Rooms lit Allen's building up stairs, corner of Ciss and Sqemocqhe streets. T T. LaFOBCE, DENTIST Dental Kooms orer Case' Stare, Cheuamus Street, - - Astoria, Oresotw I Q. A. BOWLBY. '' ATTOKNEYAT LAW. Chenamus Street. - ASTORIA, ORKGOlt G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner or Cass and Court Streets. Ship aud Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. TAxummoK Cleaning Repairing. NEAT. CIIEA1 AND QUICK. BY GEORGE JLOVETT. Main Street, opposite N". Loeb's, MAXWAGNER'S BOWLING ALLEY. MAX. WAGNER'S Agency for the NatimLBttr. "Star dUJveretl tnjetifirt ftt ;-x : - 3? rWJTOllKlCi 2eTB,7j -ik -?2arjfti vrtaw a.TJtmK t. : ateve Tnme Jmi Mfes M , wMR- Qty& pwr .Hr& . NL'Mk w'4lihrfj0pf1- riaf hm r 1 1 1 rrii iri'iifiiii &i iMw-.rmMcmmmym3mimmm'mm . i 5tf:4&-:?mmilM:i