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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1882)
, 1 r Y, (1) xz nHv stsvtot, ASTORIA. OREOOK- TUESDAY..:... .NOVEMBER 21, 1&--2 J. F. KALLOKAX Editor Jay Gould. Onh of the most remarkable men of the da- is the individual whose name heads this article. I n a late interview Herbert Spencer said a clever thing, and truthfuslv too, that '"the future problem in the Uuited States would be how to deal with the individual, whereas in the past the problem has been how to deal with the masses." The individual is becoming far stronger than any body of men is likely to be. In olden times difficulties of communication and, tnereiore, oi controlling vast properties, territories, or numbers of men, were almost insurmount able, except in such cases as those in which the controlling power was a military genius, having for weapons fire and sword. In all other cases the work of half a man's lifetime fell to pieces in the next half. In the whole history of the world there are no instances . of the rolling up of power such as we now behold in lac cases of Gould and Yandeibilt. The 2sew York Times has been greatly ridiculed for the certainty with which it finds Gould behind every bush. It accuses him of being the author of every disaster, of every political trickery, and no matter what misfortune befalls us, the Times is pretty sure to find Gould at tie bottom of it. While the view of the evil is of course an exaggerated one, there can be no doubt as to the extent to which Gould, directly or indirectly, in fluences the business of the coun try. Whether he obtains control ot the Associated press or not, it is perfectly certain tint with the means already at his disposal, he colors the information given to half the people of the cit-. No one who reads the newspapers carefully can fail to sec that the inspiration of many political and monetary columns is derived from Gould's private office. The feel ing in Wall street against the ,Gould newspapers, the World, the Tribune and the Mail, is so strong that their representatives barely escape mobbing, when some turn of the market exposes Gould's hand in another bit of Wall street trickery. And it is no exagger ated view of the case to say that if Gould goes on for ten years more, at the present rate of acquis ition, he will own one-third of the railroads of the United States, tiie whole of the telegraph system and a dozen newspapers. Of this wonderful man, whose power 'surpasses thai of most kings, who controls un army of near 40,000 men, counting those employed on his railroads, his tele graphs and his other enterprises, it is astonishing how little is known. Gould was born in November, 183G, in a small post village called Stratton's Falls, in the township of Koxbury, Delaware count-, N, Y. His father, John Gould, was a small farmer, who made a poor living in sending down logs from the Catskills to the Hudson river. Had it not been that Gould, as a boy, was not fit for hard work, he would probably be to-day a shrewd Catskill farmer, getting much for little out of his score of country boarders, instead of making the whole county pay tribute. He was offered a position in an Albany hardware shop but declined on account of his health, and look to wandering about the country in looking tor something to do, and selling books as a means of pavni" his expenses. It was in the course of his wanderings thai he fell in with an old man named Pratt, who had a tannery in northern Penn sylvania. Gould left the tannery with all the experience ;md the money too. In the course of his dealings, in selling hides to New York merchants, be became con vinced that New York was the place for him, and began business in that city. Making a little money at that he began dabbling in rail road stock, and by natural shrewd ness became wealthy. IIo then associated himself with Jas. Fisk, and began to count his gains by millions. Ue is now worth $100. 000,000, and his money is so in vested as to return him fifteen per cent per annum. Whoie this won derful man will slop, is a question asked by many persons. 1 1 is pre dicted frequently that the great ef fort of Gould!s life will come should he and Tandcrbilt ever be pitted against each other as the ri-! val railroad monopolists of tho; country Many persons say Uiatj LIBERTY HALL 2 NIGHTS! anderbilt bought his $50,000,000 j worth of government bonds as aj -and T.irdar. little nest eSS to fall back upon to ! KOVEMBER S7tta & 28th. keep him comfortablvin his old da ' Aw!r"rs fc SJoclcwcIl's when Gould shall have wiped him jfjieaj Spectacular Pantomime out as a railroad man and established ' himself on the ruins. Yanderbilr l;mb nw.i ii ,, , himself acknowledges that he is no ' match for Gould in Wall street! manipulations, and all brokers! know that what successes Yander bilt has on the street are accom plished by the mere weight of his money, just as a very big man. without any skill at ail, can some times crush a little man who is! brimming over with skill. Gould ! has both the weight and the skill ' and when the inevitable conflict be tween these two comes to pass, 1 there is no doubt in the minds of the Wall street connoisseurs a- ;0,"t,,v,,uWj what the result will be. A .i:eat deal has been wnltnn j about Ireland and its unfortunate condition, and a divcrsitv of opinions exist as to the causes that ! have produced its misery. Prob ably the most striking illustration of its retrogression is furnished by figure. In IS'H the population of I rclaml was S,l 7 5,1 '24 ; i:: J S?0 it had fallen to o,13ntS39. This sufficiently illustrates as -Sprague says "how miserable is man when the foot of the conqueror is on his neck."' While everv other nation in Christendom has steadilv ad vanced in Wealth and population .!..:..- l. l- r t wuim mi; jitsi, juiiy vcars, .ire- land has fallen off ncarlv fortv ijci vcm ui iiiu siiuiu nunuu, ami tins too wit n a hearty, handy race of people, a mild climate, and a sou of great lertilitv. Immi:o!ati:ly after the election, Chalmers, of Mississippi, who was supposed to be elected on the Re publican ticket, telegraphed the alleged fact of his election to lien Butler. But the secretary of state of Mississippi has thrown out one precinct where Chalmers got 1,47:2 votes, because on the tally sheet appers the name. "J. II. Chambless, ' instead of ".J. ". Chalmers." So be cause some olection clerk was dis posed to .make spelling a matter of private judgment the hero of Fort I T-i.. ." ...... - " I f mow loses Ins case, nut win ap peal and enter upon a contest to be declared the tightful recipient of the election certificate. Tin: New Northwest thinks it is every man's and every woman's dut- to think for himself and her self, and it should be their piivil ege to express an untrammcled opinion through the mndiuin of the secret ballot. The fact that a majority of women would vote for or against any mcasiue does not affect the inherent franchise. The women who are seeking recogni tion of their claims to the ballot hold widely different opinions on many matters and questions; but that is only another reason why they should have the right of choice. Tin: practicability of photo graphing landscapes from tho win dows of tram running at the rate of forty miles an hour, has been recently demonstrated. The Aha thinks this will be a great thin" for English tourists who spend their three weeks in America in order to write books giving a full description of every part of it. They can now illustrate their in teresting and valuable works with pictures. Tin: Now York official vote gives the Democratic candidate for governor 19J.0S3 majority. Folger, tfic Republican candidate, got 212,2-14 less votes than Gar field, two years ago. It was a Democratic victory for the Demo crats and a Republican victory for the Republicans. Poirrr..vNi is talking of having a sugar refinery. That city displays a oneness of sentiment and unity of purpose in matters of public weal, that are worthy of imitation by other commnities. NEW TO-DAT "The Glory of Young Iffen Under Sixty" An Kiitcrtalnins Lcctnrr On Wednesday Eve., Kov. 22d At ":K P. 31 Kpv. I)aIiI WIN. .!.. Cttniilntii f.S.A Will lecture on tin altovv subject at the rresbytciian Cbnrcb. Dr. Will's well known abilitvasa lecturer should insure a Reed bouss. I'roneeds to he ninl!v1 in tho ritnilclilii" rf Hie new church. AdmlKslea, 50c(s. Cklldrea, 25 NEW TO-DAY ALWAYS THE BEST ! KTAJ2 SIMU'IAIrV C03HM1Y n:oji iiikii: Ornni! Cjtcru Iloirsc. S." F. nn sT.tK artists : nn uJ in Hie New j:iil:lln FimnioMly in u" "Hitei Acis llutitlfri Humpty Dumpty's Picnic ! XtTsiJiiI c:urgro:x Scrncrj nmM'OKitjiHfi Miprrb Transformation Srrnr Thr Sim I'crfonsiiKK ' "Sv llifTmintMl !nii!r.riii!t ftoat. Admission. - - 31. CO IiPscned seals now on :uat AdlerNwitli- SSTSSSSr "'O.IfcXC Novelty Company ! TO THE- PUBLIC. W. ? ritmltitwr ? lif-ili1t dif tliA NT.v" Viirt.- Novelly ('. of New York and l'ortlanil. nt .m. it. ham mmii Mnnu corner .Mam ami uue uaiar.s Si reets. U here we h:ul sell the follow Iik; roods at Hastcm and European prices. Aiiio;the IcuUnx attractions vkillbe found, 'I'ojs. )oI!s. ZVolioits. IVoroItie.s. r.oHtor (ioods. p:,r,:ftmv,nl, anri Airfnnrsnh Alhnmc ' "-""il'"!"' "" a'"r' ""- HIts. t, ,, . I'unHcrzo. Jw elry, Stationery. Christmas and New Years' Cards. Merehaiiis from the neighboring towns will find it to their advantage by calling on us oeion oin;eiseiiere. Wiii be open on, or about llie 2.1th of Xo- A. ICAIilSr.KSTADT. Xcw Vorlc. j. i:ai.uki:stat. l'ortlnml. TO ESBP- MI FEET- CrO -3CO . J. Arvold's ALL KINDS OF BOOTS & SHOES i-'ou i.Aicrs a xi) (:;:vr!.i:nc 1 l::a e a late .stock of flrst-c-liLis goods and on v.iii itiui my prices :u low ?s any. lii-t Keceived BY LAST STEAMER - iatii Artnient oftlie Xsa-test Styles. I make ail kinds of Hoots and Shoes to wiiiu.i;, ami snaralec A l'KKFKCT TIT. Patent Everlasting lluttons on our shoes irec oi coarse, jsepainn iicaliy done, on llie I.uadway, opposite O. K. &X. Dock SOLID GOLD JEWELRY, Scarf Pins, Chains, WatcheSj s. e iwv h; r ware, Of every description. 'Hie hnest stock of Jewelry in AMoria. ?".II Koods warranted as represented 6USTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. Boat Found. A SMALL SKI IT. Ol'TSIDK t!K(). W. Illlllltk iMlltltitmr nn'mliul ttA .. tl, -- 4ilttlk, .T l.illli(.i,t, 1 1(ISI t V Til lltlU llll urri"vn7o"ti:iliitotl on sionfi I-oser will iii-liiiront Mc's ristaunmt. iwk TUTT'S PILL SYMDTnMQ nc a TORPID LIVER Ijoss of Appetite, Bowels costive. Pain in tho Head, with, a duU sen sation in the back part, Pain under the Shoulder blade, fullness after eating', with a disinclination to ex ertion of body or t"" Irritability of temper, Ikw spirits with a feel inr of bavin neglected some duty, weariness. Dizziness, Plutterine at the heart, Dots before the eyes, Yel low Skin, Eeadache peneraily over the right eye, Bestlessness, with fit ful dreams, bhjhly colored "Urine, HHCl CONSTIPATION. TUTT'S PILLB ue ecpecially adspted to saeH cases, eae deseTr- tS&SS&fssSSiSSSi tern Is nnnrlchvd t,iZZ.Kr?iz iiiZTJ' BctonirfcTJiT-'r.ll " 9mmm mm to Action on tho llKclTediSii, 5S- nlar Stools are Drodncpd. 5SJr?J!?5 3Mwrry St.. IT. V. TUTTS HAIR DYE. igJJ1 r- mssERS change to a Glcsst Black by a single application of thU Dtb. It tapartsanatural color. Acts Instantaneous. nVKTfTE K vrvmnavr arm . LOOK FOB. New Furni ffl. W. OALLICK Will move into his new store in a few days. FiMest FurniturB and Upholwiefy In every Style and at Reduced Prices. MbHbHHH I j; 2&m 'i PARI. AB&EK'g NOYELTT Fancy Goods; Fine Stationery; Gold and Silver Ware; Toys; Musical Instruments in new and abundant variety. A New Departure! GOLDEN RULE BAZAR 3Iy increasing trade demands larger lor purcnascrs Accordingly i nave street, next to U. W. linmcs. wlicre 1 will The Finest Stock of FiffiGV And lrliicli will lie Sold nl Prices us Iay n tlie s:ime -I:ivs of Geod.s can be bought in CARXs ADLE Gulden Rula Bm&r, - A g ASTORIA M. MEYER ASTOKIA, SPECIAL .JJ3?rOXJ3?J013Vi:3E;3Nr?, REDUCTION OF WHOLESALE PRICES. $7 50 PER BARREL OF 30 GALLOWS. (LARGE OKDKItS IX I.UCII PKOrOUTIOX. Less Quantities, - - SO Cents per Gallon Bottled Beer, - - - SI 50 per Dozen Z"SpccIa! attention ihl to onleis 'roin Jiilili Houses and lr.inllies.(Sti THE COLUMBIA BREWERY LAGIB IS SUl'EltlOK TO MOST. AND IS EXCELLED 15Y NONE OX THIS COAST JOHN HABLN, - - PROPRIETOR, CHENAMUS STREET, - ASTORIA', OREGON. flS-Orders left: at tho GEKMAXIA P.EER HALL will bo promptly attended Ito.'5 PERUVIAN BI1TERS ! Wilmerding & Co., San Francisco. Loeb & Co., Agents. Astoria. r. K. G- SMITH, Importer ami NTiolcsale dealer in Cigars and Tobacco, Smoker's Ar ticles, Playing Cards, Cut lery, Etc, Etc., . The largest and finest stock of Meerschaum and Amber goods In the city. Particular at tention paid to orders from the country and vessels. Clicnamus street, Astoria, Oregon. THEO. BRACKER, Manager School Tax Notice. TO THE TAX PAYERS OF SCHOOL Dis trict No. 1, Clatsop county Oregon : You are hereby notified that the assessment roll for the school tax in district No. 1. for the yearisss Li completed and will he in my hands, at my office at the Main street wharf for the next sixty days' from date hereof. Pav your taxes in time and save costs. J. G. HUSTLER, Clerk School District No. i. Astoria, Oregon, Sept. 15th 1882. deod OUT! THE I w&s&sg&zsDsnais&ES&i&sasssa B U7?v. EMPORIUM accommodations and greater facilities rented the new uiuiumg on bquenioqna display GOOCIS ever brought to Astoria San Franci.sco or l'ortluixl. BEBWBRT. Proprietor. OREGON. HILL'S VARIETIES. CEO. HILL, ... ntOPKIETOK WALTER PARKS, - STAGE MANAGER Enpagenicnt ot MISS EBMA GILBERT, The Queen of Serio Coinlo. MISS FAY GILBERT, The Little Queen. Also CHAS. FREMONT., The- Kin of HishKicKcrN. Together with a new Under the inanaenient of PROF. SAVAR. All the Old Favorites Retained. Opou nil the Year, Performance Kry Mxltf. Entire Change or Pro- sramme Once a lYrck. Comprising all the latest SONGS, DANCES AND ACTS. We give the Best Variety Entertainment In the West. The theatre is crowded nightly, and all who have witnessed the entertainment pro nounce It to be canal to any given elsewhere. Mr. Hill as a caterer for the public's amusement can not be excelled. Anybody wishing to spend a pleasant evening and sec sparkling wit and beauty without vul garity, should improve the opportunity and come. The company comprises the following well known Artists : Miss Faxxie "VAltox. Miss Mamie Goonnicir, Miss Emma GiuiKJir. Miss Fay Gili:ei:t, M. "WAurnn Paiiks. Mr. Ciias. Fremont. Mr. .Iohx"Stokks. Mr. Ciias. Harrows. All of which will appear nightly in their dif icicm specialties. Open air concert every evening ; perform ance commencing at 8; entrance to theatre on Benton street : private boxes on Chena- raus street. New Stars im Rapid Suoccssioa ! 'iypelbssti felSl'eO JdX'-a, l:i.ri.OXii.r, T . I f ' n ! ,4 I T ! AT i a DA : B-f 8- Zl I I ," THIS WEEK. '-Sm: Tremendous Reduction JlLai There is not a Cloak purchased in the California Store where there is not a saving from three to six dollars to the purchaser. Wie GtBBteBt SmriEeB nf tho Smn Is in our Dress Goods department. We have just opened a new Stylish Black Dress Goods to take the place of Cashmere, very fine and stylish, - which will be offered at very low figures. mWEAORBMARV BARGAINS In Plushes, Brocades and Black Silks. SPBBIAh INDUCEMENTS Are offered in HOSIERY, NEOKWEAK and RUSCfflNGK We guarantee a saving of at least 25 per cent, to all purchasers at the California Store. The same reduction is made on our extensive stock of Clothing for Gents, Boots, Hats, Overshirts, etc., etc. We mean what we say. If you wish to make a Saving in your Purchases be sure and call at the CALIFORNIA STORE, P. O. CORNER. THE NEWMODET ! B few I , SSrJi i jfe5353 A PULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. jS- It- SA'WSS, Two doors eat of Occident Hotel, ASTORIA, OREGON. Jo2m ii ISontgomery, (SCCCISSOR TO JACKIXS & MONTGOMERY.) COICAER-OF JIAIX AXI .IEFFERSOX STREETS, ASTORm, - QREQOlf. CHAS. HEILBORN, MANUFACTURER OF FURNITURE 5 BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings, WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete In every branch. MARTIN DEALER FURNITURE S BEDDING-. Corner 3Inin and Squemoqun. Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WIDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; LOOKING GLASSES ETC A Complete Stork. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AIX KIKDS OF rURMTlTtE REPAIRED AHD VAKHMHED. TORE ARY 1A) ! J lillllil kJ in our extensive line of J i J RANGE CAN BE HAD IX AS TORIA ONLY OF HAWE8, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE FLEASED. E. R. HAWES is also agent for the Buck patent Cootinjr Stove Ami other flrst-class stoves. Furnnco Work, Steam Fit tings, etc.. a specialty. DEALEKS IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kanges- The Best in the market. I'limibing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. OLSEN, IN -fc. -afflHESEJ"j- rf. -- s. v -' sm- efnT T"