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"24, 1862
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.Editor
In a recent Tetter to the Wil
lunette Harmer, Bishop Morris in
referring to a 'great and growing
evil in our progressive system,
very sensibly says:
"Very much of the matter which
is called news, and which crowds
the columns of the papers of the
day, is not only trival and worth
lees, 'but positively harmful, es
'pecially to-the young, whose moral
characters are as yet unformed.
I am amazed at the conception
the ordinary news gatherer seems
to have of the nature of his office,
and the mental calibre and taste of
hjs readers.' He seems to think
that his great work is to make up
a. daily record of the crimes,
. 'tragedies and horrors of every sort,
for the dkily delectation of his
readers. The excuse is that this
is what the readers want and this
thevinust have. Aside from the
.want of principle in such a defense,
I maintain that it is not true, and
that vast numbers of the most intel
ligent readers are annoyed and
disgusted with these daily details
of crime and its consequences
that fill our best Journals. And
all this is done, be it remembered,
to the exclusion of other most
interesting and valuable informa
tion. I had occasion recently to
examine the weekly issue of one of
our leading Portland papers. It
contained more than one hundied
separate and distinct articles re
lating to murders, suicides, crimi
nal arrests and trials, fatal acci
dents, and other tragedies and
horrors. These items, mostly tele
graphic, and in small minion type,
measure in length over eight feet.
And this is the sort of pabulum
that is served out fifty-two times
in the year, as news, by our best
papers. Why is it that this pic
ture of crime, with all its details
. and grossness, must daily bespread
out before the whole world, and
brought home to our sons and
daughters, whose characters and
kabits- of thought are largely
""formed by what they read. Aside
from what is positively coarse and
vulgar in this news of the day, much
of it is so trivial and senseless that
one is amazed that respectable
journals are 'willing to lumber
their columns with it, to the exclu
sion of sensible and edifying matter.
Let me illustrate what is a com
mon characteristic of our tele
graphic news. On the 11th of
November, the Rev. Dr. Twing,
the secretary and general agent of
the domestic missionary commit
tee of the Episcopal church, died
in the city of New York. This
man had intimate relations with
fifty bishops, and over three thou
sand clergymen and their congre
gations in the United States. His
name was a household word with
members of this communion in
every state and territory in our
country. He was so well known
and highly esteemed in the city of
New York, that the day before
his death seventy-five clergymen,
of different denominations, called.
at his door to inquire what hope
there was of his life. His funeral
services in New York Were attend
ed by two hundred clergymen and
two thousand people and when
his remains were being borne to
their last rest, in Lainsburg, every
church bell in the town, including
that of the Roman Catholics rung
a solemn peal of respect and rever
ence for his memory. Not one
word of this is worthy of tele
graphic notice, but the next day
and the day after we have our full
quantum of "turf news," murders,
suicides, rapes and other startling
information. Again, on the 20th
of November occurred another
notable death in another depart
ment of life's work that of Prof.
Henry. Draper, one of the mot
dietingaisbed scientific men in the
. world. Dr. Draper's achievements,
won from the congress of the
Uaited States its first recognition
of a scientific discoverer, in the
form of a gokl medaljn his honor,
keeriag tee inscription, "He adds
. leeter to ancestral glory." His
' ' eeriy death, at the age of forty-
See earned eoerow into the circles
etaweeee all over tbe world. But
"k-i.,-j '.'.
ei all fast tbe telegraph was ig-
aam ctattb: To make
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bllowing important piece of infor
matien:
Gilbert Partbrick, better known
as Gilpatrick, the oldest living
jockey in America, who rode Lex
ington, Lecompte and many other
famous racers in this country, and
Prioress, Stark, Umpire and oth
ers in England, for Ten Broeck, is
dying of pneumonia, at New
York!
These are but samples of the
character of our telegraphic news,
which any day's reports will fur
nish. It is not to be wondered at
then that a distinguished citizen
said in a public assembly in New
York, sometime since, that tbe
telegraphic reports of the daily
journals were a disgrace to our
civilization."
There is a glimpse of states
manship says, the Call in the
proposition which comes from New
Orleans to adopt a continental
policy in connection with the ron
struction of a canal across the
isthmus, and the improvements of
the Mississippi river. The address
of the New Orleans merchants
contemplates a future when the
United States will need a market
for its products, and finds that
market on the Pacific coast, both
in North and South America.
The completion of the Nicaragua
canal is necessary to the control of
this market. A continental policy
requires not only the completion
of the canal, but the establishment
of American control over it.
England took possession of the
Suez canal because her interests
prompted her to do so. England's
interests might also prompt her to
take possession of the Nicaragua
canal if it is in such a condition
that her war vessels can sail
through it as they sailed through
Suez.
Select Masquerade Ball.
Rescue Jubilee Troupe, fim
Fourth Annual Masquerade Ball,
Monday, January 1st, 1883,
AT TIIE SKATING BISK.
HOXORAKV COMMITTER.' . V
Cant Geo. FInvel, Hon. Wm. Chance,'
Col. R. K. Spedden, Hqn. A. J. Mcgler.
lion. John Ilahn, Hon. Geo. W. Hume.
EKCKPTIOX COMMITTER.
MEMBERS OF THE TROUPE.
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Hon. C. W. Fullon, Hon. F. J. Taylor,
Hon. C. J. Trenchant.
IXV1TATIOX COMMITTEE.
.las. A. Davidson, G. C. Richardson,
11. S. Wopley, Frank L. Parker.
TRICES Or ADMISSION.
Lady Maskers - - - tree
Gent M;iskcrs ----- 1.50
Lady Spectators, - - - - - jm
Gent Spectators, - - - . - 1.00
Tickets may be procured of members of
the troupe.
Maskers tickets can be procured onlv at
the store of Frank L. Parcer.
ASK FOR
Union India Rubber Company's
Ture Para Gum
Crack Proof
RUBBER BOOTS.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS !
Be sure tlio Boots are stamped CRACK
PZOOF on the heels, and have ttie PURE
GUM SPRINGS en the foot and instep,
which prevent their cracking or breaking.
We are now making them with RUBBER
AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make
them last more than twice as long as any
Rubber Boots made.
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
ALL KINDS ROBBER BELTING, TACK
ING, HOSE. SPRINGS. CLOTHING.
BOOTS AND SHOES, etc
GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.
R. H. PEASE, Jr.. 1 Anfo
S.M. RUNYON, fASents,
4m
San Francisco.
J. H. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
ALL KIXVS OF FEED,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wtttf, Etc.
Geacral storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot of Benton street. Astoria
Oregon.
IT PAYS
TO TRADE WITH ME!
WHO?
FRANK ELBERSON,
StasiicMerj&Coifectarj.
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tocaitsc my Gtris are the Best;
and Always Fresh.
. Cakes Ca41ee etc., famished for Wedding
IMrttotoitshertBottoe, aad guaranteed to
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CMLTXAJIDCOUyTT TAXM FOR' THE
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MAGNUS C. CROSBY,
Dealer In.
HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON TIN AND COPPER,
n
ftllulllluUul
Stoves, Tin Vare and House
Furnishing Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP
PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with r.eatness and dispatch.
None but first class workmen employed.
A large assortment ofj
SCAL'E?
Constantly on lund.
MAItTIX FOAltP.
J. J. STOKES
FOAED & STOKES,
Wholesale and retail dealers In
Wood and "Willow-ware,
GROCERIES,
Tobacco, Cigars, Vines and Liquors
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
Fruits and Vegetables.
FLOIXR, FEED,
axi
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
AND
General Commission merchants
A8TOKIA. OREGON.
Neit to Oregon Railway & Nav. co's Dock,
dtw
This space reserved for
CERTAIN PARTIES.
K$?c$;&f,jt ,. --
Steuhans Varieties
GRAND OPENING.
A MVEIiY EXTKRTA1X3XKXT
Have a new bowling alley, the latest and
best in town. Admittance free.
HILL'S VARIETIES.
GEO. HILL, -WALTER
PARKS,
- PROPRIETOR
STAGE MANAGER
Engagement of
MESSRS. DOWNS & ALICOTT,
The Kings of Song and Dance.
Also
RICHARDS and EVANS,
Champion High Kickers.
Together with a new
ORCHESTRA.
Under the management of PROF. SWAB.
All the Old Favorites Retained.
pen all the Tear, rcrformnarc Evcrjr
Xlsht. Entire C'linnse or Pro
craiMBtc Once a 'Week.
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 equal to any given elsewhere.
Sir. Hill as a caterer for the public's
amusement can not be excelled. Anybody
wishing to spend a pleasant evening and
see sparkling wit and beauty without vul
garity, should Improve tlte opportunity and
come.
The company comprises tho following well
known Artists:
Miss Faxxie Valtox.
Miss Emma Git.rert.
Miss-Fa v Gir.r.Eirr.
Mb. Walter. Tajiks.
Hn. Ciias. Fuejioxt.
Mr. Joiix Stokes.
Mr. Chas. Barrows.
All of which will appear nightly in their dif
fcrent specialties.
Open air concert every evening ; perform
ance commencing at 8 ; entrance to theatre
on Benton street ; private boxes on Chena
mus street.
New Stars im Rapid Succession I
Street Improvement Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
Common Council of the Citv of Astoria,
Orecon, propose to order the improve
ment of Snuemoqua street in McCiure's
Astoria, from the east line of said street,
to the west sido of Cass street, by wid
en ing the same to its full width (fifty
feet) and building sidewalks on each
side ot said portion of said street, and
unless a remonstrance sitmed by the
owners of two thirds of the property
fronting on said portion of said street
be filed with the Auditor and Clerk of
said city, within ten days from the final
publication of this notice, viz: January
3d, 1883, the Common Council will order
said improvement to be made.
By order of the Common Council.
F. C. NORR1S,
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 14th 1882. lot d
Nitice.
PAT&ULBCH8 OF IOCEAN ENCAMP
neat will bear In mind that an election
for Ofteers for tbe eesulng year will take
pteee ea Jfowaay treiitag, l)ec. 25th, also
User tmrtntM of importance. By order of
A.J.MEGLXX,Scrltw,
Announcement
Extraordinary!
iine-Furniture, Carpets, Mirrors Uphols
tery, Wall Pockets, Brackets.
UK. W 6JLLIiIi31S
I offer a fine stock of Furniture for the
Holiday trade at low prices.
Ladies are invited
style's in Plush and
Embroidered ooocls.
XVI. W, GallicK's Hew Bi e
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Carl Adler's
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SometMng
4KA NfflTWh A
I vBr j"ffrVPjffi C fSSX
GOLDEN SULE BAZA!
FOR TWENTY
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
A Beautiful Silver
l-Iacli purchaser of On IlolInr'K AVorf Ii, or upwards will receive a Ticll
entitling him or her to One Clitsiiro hi this nirjml Svi .
A Tirltct will be Kien to each purchaser
CoI1cn Rule Knzar. os flic Iforeltj' Kiitoritit:i.
c m. r M,n ETWrnTHi
Goltfsn Rule Bszm
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D. A. McINTOS
TAILOR AND CLOTHIER,
Has Just opened a large addition to his stock of
Men's and Boy's Suits, Overcoats. Kais and Caps,
Furnishing Goods and Cloths.
Also a full line or
Rubber Coats and Leggings, Umbrellas. Trunks. Satchels.
Special attention directed to
Hosiery, Underwear, and fine Neckwear, Gent's Dressing
Gowns. Gellnloid Fronts, Collars and Cuffs.
d. a. Mcintosh, - - tailor and clothier.
OCCIDFIVT BLOCK. - ASTORIA. OREGOS.
New Goods !
CITY BOOK STORE.
KOBBMcn: ivo cnisoiue: f
But the Best Store in the City to get your Money's Worth.
Albums, Autograph and Photograoh ail sizes and Prices-
BkK frem a Dime STovcl to Webster's ITiiabridsctl.
ficnis' Jewelry anil CulSery, lVritiiiR HcsUs of all jizcs, ZZnv
Twains Scrap Boolcs. Bibles. Ti-aj-cr Boolis and
nymnal, also, the Key 10 Ilcarcn.
Opera isd UfariHC Glasses. BrauRliiius; Instruments Trom -20
. cents te $30.00 a Set. Blanlc Boolis.
And every thliiR you could vvaut In our line. "We exiect to remain after tho holidays arc
all over, and by buying ot us you keep the money at home.
f"Examln cur coods and prices before going elsewhere.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.,
: - City Bk Store.
to call and see latest
Velvet. Beautiful
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1 iCJJi- 3
Emporium !
Ms as repsenteil !
Toys, Faney Goods
My own iinjinttaiioi).
NOVELTIES Or ALL KINDS.
Vt( !i roittigninenLs oi ee:y steamer.
To attempt an i-nnmer::iio:i of thcattrac
uons would be impossible-. Come and se
the finest, brightest and irctticst. and jnost
vaiunmc :ceI: 01 goods ever uronjjiit to
Astoria.
Slew si Tltzts-
DAYS ONLY.
Pitcher Worth $50,
of oods to the amount of JJl.at either the
New Goods
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NOW OX EXHIBITION
THE FSTSST and BEST SELECTED
STOCK OF
Fancy Dry Goods Notions,
Kinbmelng all the latest styles of
hzdles Bud Misses Ties mi Fefi,
ALL COLORS, SIZES AND PRICES.
Lace Counterpanes, Lace- Pillow Shams,
Lace Tidies, Lace Table Covers,
Lace Curtains, Etc., Etc., Etc.
WOHSTED GOODS!
Liidics and Children's Jackets, Cloaks. Nubias and Hoods.
A FIXE ASSORTMENT OF
Ladies' and Gent's Silk, Linen and Bordered Handkerchiefs.
SATCHELS, PURSES, ETC.
We have still on hand an assortment of
Ladies' and 3Iisscs" Cloaks, Ulsters and Dolmans,
Which we. will sell at GREATLY REDUCED KATES.
The public is cordially invited to call and examine Goods and Trices.
PKAEL BROTHERS.
Tivxt Boor to Fytkian Hall.
THE NEW MODEL
B2Bjs5Vjs55E5?" Jill
A FUiLX. STOCK
Two doors c:u-t of Occident Hotel,
'b;m Jk IHIontgoxnery,
(SUCCESSOR TO JACKIXS & MONTGOMERY.)
J
COJtMKIt OF JHAl.V AX2)
SOXik. -
I will REMOVE about Jan. 1st, to the bidding now occupied by
.Toe Charters' barber shop, on Chenamus street.
CHAS. HEILBORN,
MANUFACTURER OF
FTJRNITUBE $ BEDDING
AND DEALER IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings,
TVINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES
Complete in every branch.
MARTIN OLSEN,
DEALER IN
FURNITURE 2 BEDDING-
Corner HZaln and Squcmoqua Streots. Astoria. Oresea.
WINDOW SHADES AHD TfilMMjP; WALL PAPER ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
All. EHiis OF FUKIWTUI5E BEP.1IRED AND TARNISHED.
ASTORIA -
M. MEYER
ASTORIA,
REDUCTION OF WHOLESALE PRICES.
$7 50 PER BARBEL OF 30 GALLONS.
(LARGE ORDERS IN LIKE PROPORTION.
Less Quantities, 30 Cents per Gallon
Bottled Beer, - - - SI SO per Dozen
arSpcdal attention paid to ordera Irom Public Houws aad FamUlwr.1
oods!
day Goods !
THE -
SfOHl
RANGE CAN BE IIAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
Ea Mm HAWE&i
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE riJ2ASED.
E. If. HAWES is also agent for the
M patent Cootinf Store
And other flrst-class storos.
Furnace Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc., a specialty
ALWAYS ON HAND.
ASTORLA, OREGON.
IK,VLEn IX
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
The Best in the market.
l'uimbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job
vor!c done in a workmanlike manner.
JEFJb'IIKSOX STItEETS,'
. -
BREWERY.
Proprietor.
OREGON.
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