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.Editor
Men and Slice.
Tub -Tact that our population
lias increased from 3.000,000 in 1790
too37000:000 in 1S82 is the basis
of a-good deal of comment, favor
able. and adverse. In the minds of
statisticians the fact excites enthu
siasm. In the minds of others
whose mental horizon is presum
ably wider, the aggregation of I
such large figures occasions alarm.
Among the latter is Richard Proc
tor, who, in the December number
of the North American Review,
does not share this enthusiasm in
regard to the desirability of growth,
merely by numbers. He believes
that the kind rather than the num
ber, the quality rather than the
quantity, is the great thing after
all. At the present rate of in
crease in this country the present
""population of the United States
would in 517 years cover the whole
of North America so thicklv that
four men would have to stai.d on
each square rod of surface. In 100
tyears more they would cover an
.area larger than the present land
'surface of the United States, and
4 in G40 vcara the whole surface of
the globe would be covered with
four men to the square yard. Even
at the present rale nf increase of
the European population it would
require only 1,1SS years, or a pe
riod of time equivalent to that be
tween the conquest of rahomet,
or the Anglo-Saxons in England
and the present era to accom
plish the same result. In a much
shorter time than this, of course,
the world would become uninhab-.
itable.
It follows, therefoie. if Mr. Proc
tor's logic be correct, the niorerap
idlv a nation orcountrv is "rov.inp;
in numbers, the mere speedily it is
approaching that point wlu-re
population -will begin to pi ess upon
the means of subsistence, growth
and development be anested, de
cay set in and followed perhaps by
the death of the nation and the
extinction of its civilization, bo
Hthat as much as"we regard cheap-
ijess, lOua abuniuaiiceoffood. iTnd
land, as nationalv-blcssingsfyet'
.
thev contam'iufto the seeds -of na;
t tional dissolution. Thp time 11
- coiC, under these conditions, when
'. 'the means of subsistence will no
longer be m excess of the wants
of the people, the increase of the
population will cease, the struggle
for life become hard, and the na
tion's growth receive a permanent
ctmck.
This fate would have overtaken
Europe before this, but for the
safety valve of that emigration to
r i ' i i
America wmen we welcome so
heartily. What outlet this conn
try will have when it arrives at
the same stage in its career, is not
yet apparent. At this stage the
Chinese empire arrived centuries
ago. India itself has also arrived
there, and little or no progress is,
or for centuries has been, possible
in those countries. Their people
have been forced, as the masses of
Europe are now beinir forced, o
change from an animal or mixed
diet to an almost purely vegetable
diet. And if, as physiologists hold,
cheap food in this sense makes
cheap men, cheapens lives and
makes them only so much raw
material for capitalists and em
ployers, the prospect of over
crowded masses subsisting on
plentiful, but unnutritious food is
not a pleasing one. "Those who
consider the dignity of man :is well
as his mere numbers on the globe,"
says Mr. Proctor, "those who study
the evidence afforded by the wide,
though unconscious, experiments
made by nations in past ages will
entertain a different idea as to the
way in "which the great life prob
lem should be viewed. Mere in
crease of population even though
all be supported in health and
vigor is not all that the human
race has to look forward to. It
may be doubted whether it is
worth hoping for in itself, under
any conditions; but, assuredly, if
along "with such increase theie
should come, as of old, the degra
dation of the many under the
tyranny and opprdKion of the few,
the change which enthusiasts re
gard so hopefully is one of the
most devoutly to be deprecated."
A fifteen million dollar fire in
London last Friday" burned an
area of two acres in the heart of
tbe city before being checked.
Ix an exchange giving an ac
count of the source of the Missis
sippi, we find it stated that years'
ago it was discovered that ai
certain lake, which had long been
considered the head of the Mis
sissippi, had no claim to the
honor. The explorers found a
new and smaller lake from which
the great liver took its rise. A
discussion arose as to what name
would be appropriate for it. The
story is that it was decided in
this way: ''Let's make a new
name bv coinintr a word." said an
old vcyagcur. "Some of you
learned onestell me what is the
.L.atin lor true." " entas, an
swered a scholar. "Well, now,
what is the Latin for head?"'
"Caput.' "Now write the two
words together by syllables. The
scholar wrote on a fctrip of birch
bark. "Ycr-i-tas-ca-put." "Read
it out.' The five syllables weie
read. "Now drop the first and
syllables, and you'l! have a gin.ii
name for the lake.' And "Itasca'
it was.
Wj: are in receipt of a pamph
let purporting to DC mc "last i
dying confession of Thurlow
Weed' regard iii
he alleged;
murder of Morgan b
Masons a liall centu
sixnpiy a icliasli of the old chaipjes,
and the very fael of its appearing
subsequent to the death, of the
only man vho could deny it, is
presumptive evidence against its
truth.
Tin: regular train accident oc
curred last Friday, this time near
Hintoa, Va. Three persons were
instantly killed and a number of j
ot tiers latauy injured.
Chicago people cal sixteen
tons of candy everv dav.
At Gr.iv's River, AVahkinUuin Counii.
V. . 'J'., on Dee. 4lh 1SSJ, by Jtistiee of
tlio Peaee Walker, Mr. T. S. IJnrr lo Sirs.
1'hoeheA. Major.
SEW TO-DAY.
" BAZAAR Mt FAiR.
mini LAiiirs or finvci:. Ki'iseoiv.i.
JL Church v.iMioIdnlMzaar in Libert v Hull,
befiiimlnjj
Tuesday Evening. Dec. 1 2th.
And eontlmdii V.Vrinesdav, and lautins oil
the e cuing of tbr.t day.
OnTucsiaj e enlas there will ben
. ".I.ifrrnrj: Kiilerlatninrttl."'
And refreshments will be served. - .'
' , -1 :
uirwcuncsuay evening mere v.iu no a
Grand Plow England Dinner,
l'rom So'cloclcto s o'clock.
To ihe Citizens of Astoria.
Tin: call for a democratic meet
ing of the voters of the 1st, and
2nd wards, as appears by Tin:
Asroiiixs of the 7tli, Sth and 0th
inst., Avas inserted by one who is
not a member of the Dem. Com.,
nor was the call authorized bv any
member of the Com.
S. D. Adah:,
It Chairman Com.
Select Masquerade Bali.
& Rescue Jubilee Troupe. a
rourth Annua! Masquerade Bali.
Monday. January 1st. 1SS3.
AT TIIC bKATINC IM.N'IC.
iioxoi:ai:v roasMXTTHi:.
Caiil. Geo. l-'Iavcl.
Col. It 15. Siicddeii,
lion. John Ilalin,
IIoiu Win. Chatirc,
lion. A. J. ileler,
lron.Geo.W.lluini'.
KKcriTiox coMMmr.r.
MlIMBEilS Ol' THE TROUPE.
1XVKSTIGATINO C031MITTK1-
Hon. C. W. Fnlton. Hon. F. J. T: lor.
Hon. C. J. Trenclianl.
1XV1TATIOX COMMlTTni:.
Jas. A. Davidson, G. C. Richardson,
It. S. Worslcy, Frank 1. I'jrkei.
TJtlCES or ADMISSION.
Lady Maskers - ri:p.K
Gent Maskers ----- 1.50
1idv Spectators, ----- .r.j
Gent Spectators, - 1.W)
Tickets may he procured of members of
the troupe.
Maskers tickets can he procured only at
the store of Frank L. Parncr.
Notice.
JI UREAS, THE DEMOCRATIC PRE
cinci Cninmitlco h:ic venn fit lo inakp
n political Issue in tiic coming Citv election
in tiio first ward, as per notice as follows,
which has never been done in lli Citv of
Astoria :
( DEMOCRATIC MEETING !
milE DEMOCRATS OF THE FiiistWari
JL of the City o f Astoria, are requested to
meet at the Court Houc, on Saturday e en
in. at "tYi o'clock, for Hie purpose of'uomin
atm one Councilman to serve for three
years.
By order of the Cilv Committee. did )
Therefore, by request of the Citizens and
Republicans we the Committee plaee in
nomination C II. Cooper. :is Couucilmau for
the First Ward to serve for three j-cars.
By the Republican Precinct Committee.
did
LEATHERS BROS.
BOAT B IT I & D JB K S.
Yv Stairs
0cr Arndt & X'crchoiTs Whop.
Call and examine the work we siro dolus
and see the wood we are using, before mak
ing a irane ciscw here.
FIBST- CLASS WORK A SPECIALTY.
aiABTDT FOA.UD. J. J.TOKES
0APD & STOKES,
Wholesale and retail dealers In
"Wood arid Willow-ware,
GROCERIES,
Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors
FOl'.KICN AND DOMESTIC
Fruits and Vegetables.
jOTTE&, FEED,
AXI
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
axp
General Commission Kerchan t
ASTORIA, OKEGOX.
Next to Oregon Hallway & Nav. co's Dock.
ll&W
SOLID GOLD
J E TT ELET,
BRACELETS,
Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches,
S. X r V E: 335. WARE,
Of every description.
The finest stork of .Ten dry in Astoria.
J3T"Atl goods warranted as n?ireeiited.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
1 17. ntlJLAGNUS C. 0R0SBY,
Dealer In
MRBWABE, ffl, SHEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PI.TJ MISERS AND STEAM FITTER?
Goods and Tools,
QfJCCT 1 FAD
STRIP LEAD
SHEET iRQH TIH AHD COPPER,
Cannery aafi ElslieraiBiis Supplies
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnishing Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP
PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with t.eatness and dispatch.
Noni :mt iln-t el av workmen employed.
A hirxe Rs-virtnicnt of;
- SCALE?
Constantly on haud.
r-f .
HANSEIN BROTHERS,
Architects and Builders,
AH kinds ol flounc work done at
shortest notice .
Shop Corner of Cass and Astor Street,
ASTOKIA, .... OKEGON
A. Van Duseii & Co.
WOULD KESrECTFrLLY CALL THE
:il liMilion of flirt Tnblic to lbe fnrt that
attention of tlnrublic to the fact that
mey are Aceius lor me ioiiowiiik scwing
machines, viz :
The Improved Sinor.
The IVhitc,
The Cwn
Axxl The EhlridRC,
Which they are .sellhiK from $35. toS.lO.
car'.i a:ii defy Competition.
rorsons wiliiiiK to imrcliase mnclilncs
.-lioiild call ni.tl inspect our .stock before pnr-I'liiL-iiiKflNewliore,
riswciiarantep to Rive
jMrrMt satisfnviionns reyanls quality and
lncc.
Meeting Notice.
njOTICi: IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
L Annual mcetiiiKof tlie Stockholders of
the Sc-iudinnviaii Picking Co. -will be held
at the olilce of said Co.. on Wednesday, Dec.
Ktlli. atfl o'clock a. ar. for the purpose of
electing Directors for the ensuing j ear, and
the transaction of such other business as
may come before ihe meeting.
By order of the President.
II. PLATH,
Secretary.
Upper Astoria. December 1. lSSi d-td
Masonic Land and Building Asso
ciation Notice.
-ftTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TnATTHE
Vi Annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Masonic I-ind nnd Building Association
of Astoria, will be held at tin office of
George Fl.ivel, in Astoria, on Wednesday,
t he 2o:h of December, 1L at 2 o'clock v. m
for the purjiose of electing a board of direct
ors for the ensuing j ear, (consisting or sev
en members), and for the transaction of
such other business as may come before the
meeting.
Bv order of the Board of Directors.
S. T. MrKEAN, Sect'y.
Astoria. Oregon, Nov. 11th. 1SS2. d-td
Furnished Rooms to Rent.
milREE OR FOUR ROOMS. WITH CON
A. euiences of kitchen aud dining-room.
Inquire at this office.
$500 Reward.
Wc willpay the above reward for anvcase
cf Liver Coniplaiut. Dyspepsia. Sick Head
ache, indigestion. Constipation or Costlve
ness we cannot cure with West's Vegetable
1 jver Pills, when the directions arc strictly
complied with. They are purely Vegetable,
and never fail to give satisfaction. Sugar
coated. Iirgc boxes, containing 30 Pills, 23
cents. For sale by all Druggists. Beware of
counterfeits and imitations. The genuine
manufactured onlv by Jonx C. West & Co.,
"The Pill Maker' 181 and 183 W.Madison
St.. Chicago. Freo trial package sent by
mail prepaid on receipt of a 3 cent stamp.
W. 1L Dement, agent.
For Sale.
LOTC, BLOCK 12G, SHIVELY'S ASTORIA
occupied by James McGce, -with all the
uuimings aim linjirovi'mcntsthereon. Terms
easy. Enquire of
J. O. BOZORTH,
Real Estate Agent.
Meeting Notice.
milE ANNUAl MEETING OF THE Stock-
jl homers oi tne Columbia Canning Com
pany will be held in Johansen's ball, in the
city of Astoria, on the ICth day of Dec 1E32,
for the purpose of electing n Boat d of Direct
ors, and transacting such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
TUOS. DEALY,
d-td Secretary.
Announcement
Fine Furniture, Carpets, Mirrors Uphols
tery, Wall Pockets, Brackets.
jvr. w.
HI
i
offer a fine stock
Holiday trade
Desks? Ottoman, Sofas? Bhnmher &uUb
Ladies are invited to call and see latest
styles in Plush and Velvet.. Beautiful
Embroidered goods.
XH. W, GallicKs lew Store
Carl Adler's Emporium !
I Still Leal ! All ly Goods as represented !
CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
g
GOLDEN RULE BAZAR
FOR TWENTY
TO BE GIVEN AWAY!
A Beautiful Silver
Each purchaser o One Jlollar'.s TTordi. or upwaids will receive a Tleliet
entitling him or her to One Chance in this IIegaiit Set.
CARL
Golden Rule Bazar,
i
D. A. Mc.INTOSH,
TAILOR AN0 CLOTHIER,
Has Just opened a large addition to his stock or
Men's and Boy's Suits, Overcoats, Hats and Caps.
Furnishing Goods and Cloths.
Also a full line of
Rubber Coats and Leggings, Umbrellas, Trunks, Satchels.
Special attention directed to
Hosiery, Underwear, and fine Neckwear, Gent's Dressing
' Gowns. Celluloid Fronts, Collars and Cuffs,
D. A. MclNTOSH, - - TAILOR AND CLOTHIER.
fc OCCIDENT Bf.OCK, - ASTORIA, OREGON.
New Goods ! New Goods !
CITY BOOKST ORE.
ISO BRANCH! HO CITKOMO:
But the Best Store in the City to get your Money's Worth.
Albums, Autograph and Photograph all sizes and Prices-
Seeks from ft Dime Novel to Webster Unabridged.
Gents9 Jewelry aad Cutlery Writing Dc.?1? of all sizes, Marie
Twaias Scrap JBeeks, Bibles, Prayer Books ami
Hymnals, also, the Key to Heaven.
Opera and Marine Glares. Draughting Instruments trout 40
cemtn to JWO.OO a Set. Blank Books,
And everv thine? you could want in our line.
an over, ana uy Buying oi us you Keep me
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"Examine onr goods and prices before
Extraordinary!
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of Furniture for the
at low prices.
HaHaBSEEESESsHSSSgRKeSS
Toys, Fancy Goods.
M) own iniportntion,
NOVELTIES OF ALL KINDS.
Ficdi eonlginncnts on eerj- steamer.
To attempt an enumeration of the attrac
tions would lie impossible. Come and .sec
tin finest, brightest and prettiest, and most
valuable stock of goods pcr brought to
Astoria.
SSTw at Tlie
DAYS ONLY.
Pitcher, Wttrth $50,
Xa 3ES R ' S
"We expect to remain after the holldajs are
Dney at home.
money at home.
-t--w, .- t
going elsewhere.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.,
City Book Store.
JB
FALL IMPORTATIONS !
-AT
EMF1B;
We are receiving by every steamer new additions to our stock of
Dvv Goods. Notions. Ladies' and Children's Shoes,
Suitable for
Flannels, WnferpoafB?
Hestery Blankei$f Bt.
Our stock of Dress Goods, Silks, Satins,
Velvets, Plushes, etc., show a large variety.
Also an elegant line of Ladies" anil Children's
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CLOAKS, ULSTERS,
RUSSIAN CIRCULARS,
WALKING JACKETS,
DOLMANS, ETC.
Our tables are covered with the nicest
selection of Fichus, Ties, Collarettes and
Fancy Goods too numerous to mention.
CHIR. 1HQTTO:
QUWKBAIES AND SMALL PX9F1T9.
We Study to Please.
Zs& Samples sent free to any address on application.
ggp Agents for the celebrated Springfield Sewing
Machine.
PR AEL BROTHERS.
Next Ieor to Pythian Hull.
THE NEW MODEL
aBaUIBwl S awl vSi5!y Jf g SSfi
A FULL STOCK
Two iloor? ea.t of Occident Hotel,
John A Montgomery,
(SUCCESSOU TO JACKTNS & MONTGOMERY.)
DEALER IX
TIN, SHEET IRON AND GOFFER WAEE.
A General Assortment of Household Goods.
AGEXT FOR
THE BEST IN THE MARKET.
xvrjavCrEii
Plumbing Goods of all kinds on hand.
job Work done in a Workmanlike Manner.
coi:m:u o .iiai.v ai jeffeso stkekts,
ASXOSXja, -
CHAS. HEILBORN,
irANHFACTUEER OP
FUBNITUBE iS 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 OLSEN,
DEALER IX
FUBNITTTBE S BEDDING.
Corner Slain and Squemoqna Streets. Astoria, Orecta.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
ALL KIXBS OF ITUBSITURE REPAIRED AISB YARRISHED.
ASTOBIA
M. MEYER
ASTORIA,
REDUCTION OF WHOLESALE PRICES.
$7 50 PER BARREL OF 30 GALLONS.
ILARGE ORDERS IN LIKE PROPORTION.
Less Quantities, 30 Cents per Gallon
Bottled Beer, - - - SI SO per Dozen
-Special attention paid to orders from Tublie Houses and Famills."
THE -
the season.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
B, R, MAWB8,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOU
WILL BE PLEASED.
i:. If. IIAWES is also agent for the
Bnck patent Cootlnf Stoie
Anil other first-class stoves.
Fnraace Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc.. a specialty
ALWAYS OX HAND.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
BREWERY.
Proprietor.
OREGON.
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