. & t gta gUti! BlBxtenu ASTORIA. OKEPON "WEDNESDAY .DECEMBER 27, 1882 J. F- Il.tLLOttA: Editor The Astoria ami Oljmpia Mail. Commenting on the miserable lack o mail facilities between here and Olympia, the Transcript says: The postal department at "Washington has done nothing yet toward having the mails carried on the Olympia and Astoria mail route, although over a week has passed and everything connected with it has been telegraphed to "Washington. Unfortunately the star route scare is having its ef fect and the department is going to the other extreme. The contract for carrying temporarily, made by Postmaster Gale with Mr. Loomis, the department refuses to allow, and.it docs not even offer as much as it allowed the Mormon contrac tor, Campbell, for carrying it. It is nearly 200 miles in length, sup plies 14: post-offices and about 3.000 neonlo with their mails. It passes through two counties, and is the only means of communica tion from those county scats and the outside world; it is the only means of communication with the sawmills of Gray's Harbor and Shoalwater Bay, the Quinait reser vation, and with all the business men of Pacific and Chehalis coun ties. Of late, three steamers and three stage lines, connecting various points have been employed, and the amount allowed b' con tract was not sufficient to carry the mail. For this reason it is likely the department believes it to be a star loute. Such is not the case; but it is one of the hard est and most dangerous routes on the American continent, and those who carry it should be sufficiently remunerated for doinjr so. Tiik United States const survey steamer Hasslcr arrircd in San rrancisco last J nursdav lrom a seven months' cruise in northern latitudes, principally about the southern shores of Alaska. Im- -portant surveys of channels and jiiuwuis were uiauc. oaverai -excellent harbors were discovered and quiift a number of rocks snd reefs heretofore unknown were laid down in the charts. The whole coast is a network of islands. There are no fresh water streams in that part of the country that can be navigated by deep-water ships. The officers speak in glow ing terms of the wonderful forests of the country which cover the islands and mainland. Yellow cedar, spruce and cypress trees grow in abundance, and for quality cannot be surpassed in other localities. Notrouble was experi enced with the 'Indians, and the supply of provisions was frequently replenished by venison, ducks, trout and salmon, all of which abound in great numbers. CniKF Engineer "Wright recent ly testified before the Mississippi river improvement committee that the works for lessening the iridth of the river and for protecting its banks were accomplishing their objects as far as the' have pro gressed. He had the fullest faith in them, and did not doubt the correctness of the theory upon which the' were being built. No money had been wasted in the purchase of plants. It nas prac ticable to confino the river within a bed 3,500 feet in width, from Cairo down, but he could not at present estimate the expense. So far as navigation is concerned, the narrowing of the river bed is need ed only in a low water stage. If the works now building are suc cessful, it will show the feasibility of erecting the same works at dif ferent points. Henry Carey Baird, a lead ing protectionist, in a recent inter view concerning the tariff, thinks that the actions of the tariff com mission are likely to be extremely disastrous to the protective indus tries of the country, as well as to every other legitimate business interest. "The defeat of the Republican party last fall, and its prospective loss of power in the next congress, followed up by the report of a commission which was supposed to be formed in the inter est of protection, have demoralized the protectionists in and out of cengress: and unless public inter est is made manifest, and that immediately, in opposition. to the report of this commission, those who have hitherto been ranked as protectionists in congress are likely to concede the whole fight." NEW TO-DAY LOST. A SHIP'S BOAT, WHITE OUTSIDE vll!i Bray lirown inside paintlnz. cutter ricged. about 22 feet long. A suitable re ward will be paid to the finder, at Foard & Stoke?. Meeting of Washington Territory Board of Pilot Commissioners. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE YV. T. Ronrd ol Filot CommKMonczs for the Columbia River and Bar, will meet at Kalania, AV. T cm Wednesday, January 10th l&3, for the purpose of receiving and grant ing applications for Branehes.andthe trans action of such other business as is ay be thought necessary. Dated at livrnco. . r., ueo. ssin. lsta. Bv order of W. T. Board of Pilot Commis sioners for the Columbia River and Bar. C. A. REED. d-3t Secretary. KNAPPT0N MILLS. ON AND AFTER JAN. 1ST, THE ABOVE named mills will be known as the Co lumhia Mills Knappton, "Washington Ter ritory, to which name all business com munications Miould be addressed. Sir. C. "V. Stoxk will succeed the under signed as manager. .. M. P. CALI.ENDER. Knappton, Dec 23. 18S2. d&w-lw Found. NEAlt THE OCCIDENT C0.3 CANNERY, on Monday. Dec, 11. a trunk containing valuables. Appiv at Bent ilia's saloon, near the cannery i prove property and pay charg es. l "vk Select Masquerade Ball.; - t Rescue Jubilee Troupe. Fourth Annual Masquerade Ball. Monday. January 1st, 1883. AT THE SKATING KINK. HOXOKAKV COMMITTEE. Cant. Geo. Flavcl, int. ( ol. 11 Hon. "Win. Chance. Ion.A.J.MeKler. lIou.Geo.W.Hiune. Col. 11. ir. Swdilen. Hon. John Ilahn, nECETTIOX COMMITTEE. MEMDERS OF TUE TROUPE. INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE. Hon. C. W. Fnllon, Hon. F. J. Ta lor, Hon. C. J. Trenchant. INVITATION COMMITTEE. .las. A. Davidson, G. C. irichardson, K. S. Worsley, Frank L. Parker. TRICES OF ADMISSION. Lads Maskers - i'kee Gent Maskers Sl-iO lofty Spectators, ----- ,5'j Gent Spectators, - - - - i.eo Tickets may he procured of members of the troupe. Maskers tickets can be procured only at the store of Frank L. Panccr. A. Tan Dusen & Co. Would EEsrarrFruA' call the attention of the Public to the fact that they arc Agents for the following .mvihr machines, viz.: The Improved Singer. The White, The Crtwu Ami OriiJ1rllse. Which they an scllhn; 'front $:.". to S30. Kcii nxiu u cry Competition. Persons wishing to purchase machines should call anil inspect our stock hefore pur chasing clscu here, as we guarantee to give perfect satisfaction as leganls quality- and price. J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. ALL KINDS OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of liei ton itreet. Aborts Oregon. . IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH ME ! WHO? FRANK ELBERSON, SeasideBakery & Confectionery. Because my Goods are the Best, and Always Fresh. Cakes Candles etc., furnished for Wcddinsj parties, on short notice, and guaranteed to Kivc pencctsausiacuou. Cake ornamenting a specialty. Opposite ii. XV. Hume't. ASK FOR Union India Rubber Company's Ture Para Gum Crack Proof RUBBER BOOTS. BEWARE OF BUTATIOXS ! Be sure the Boots are stamped CRACK PROOF on the heels, and have the PURE GUM SPRINGS on the foot and instep, which prevent their cracking or breaking. We are now making them with RUBBER AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make them last more than twice as long as any Rubber Boots made. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS ROBBER BELTING, PACK ING, HOSE. SPRINGS, CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES, etc CiOODYEAR RUBBER CO. R.H.PEASE..fr..lA0.,t S.M. RUNYON, fASCnts, 4in San Francisco. Cleaning Repairing. NEAT, CHEAP ASD QUICK, BY GEORttE L,OVETT, Main Street, opposite N. Loeb's. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner ol Cass and Court Streets. Ship sad Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagess wade and repaired. Good work faanaftMd. A. V. Allen, (MrCCESS'iU TO VMIK & ALI.7.N.) 'VlioiP-uVaml r-tail linger if Qroeeties, Sfc tovisiose8 B i &?ngkB?$ Glass and Plated Ware, TKOP1CAI AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wines, LiquorsJobacco.Cigars MAGHUS C. 0R0SBT, c Dealer in HARDf ABE, IRON, SfflL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PLTJ MBERS AND STEAM FITTERS Goods and Tools. SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON TIH AND COPPER, Stoves, Tin Ware and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN. COP PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING Done with neatness and dispatch. None hut first class workmen employed. A large assortment ofj SCALE? Constantly on hand. This space reserved for CERTAIN PARTIES. I SteDhans varieties GRAND OPENING. A LIVKI1 r.XTKKTAIXMKXT Have a new bowling alley, the laigest and best in town. Admittance five. HILL'S VARIETIES. GEO. HILL, ... rjlOPJHETOll WALTEIt PARKS, - STAGE MANAGER Engagement or HESSRS. DOWNS & ALICOTT, The Kings of Song and Danre. Also RICHARDS and EVANS, Champion High Kickers. Together with a new ORCHESTRiV. Under the management of PROF. SWAB. All the Old Favorites Retained. Oprn all tlic Year, Performance Kvt-ry Mslit. Entire Cliause or Pro srammc Once n Week, Comprising all the latest SONGS, DANCES AND ACTS. Wc 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. Mr. Hill as a caterer lor the public's amusement cm not be excelled. Anybody wishing -to spend a pleasant evening and see sparkling wit and beauty without vul garity, should improve the opportunity and come. The company comprises the following well known Artists : Miss Fakkie Walton; Miss Emma Gimikkt. MISS FAY GILREKT, Mlt. WALTEIt Tarks. Mi:. Chas. Fiiemoxt. Mis. Joiix Stokes. Mit. Chas. barrows. All of which will appear nightly in their dlf ferent specialties. Open air concert every evening ; perform ance commencing at 8; entrance to theatre on Benton street ; private boxes on Cliena mus street. New Stars in Rapid Succession ! I. "W. CASE, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE TAIL DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE' Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - OREGON ZS. BEMEIfT XS ASTORIA. OREGON Wt DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Toilet and Fancy Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, ETC "Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours. -Homeopathic Tinctures and Pellets, aad Huapkrey's 8cile8 also.luH. Announcement tine Furniture, Carpets, Mirrors Uphols teiy, Wall Pockets, Brackets. w. a w I offer a fine stock Holiday trade RtskSi Ottomans Ssfmj bnmher Suit, Ladies are invited to call and see latest styles in' Plush and Velvet. Beautiful Embroidered goods. XVI. W, GaXI'iGls's Fw St top GREAT Clearance J5.T- CABL TTNTII. JANUARY 1st, 1383, offer great bargains, as must close out what is left of mv holiday; To make room At GOLDEN EULE BAZA All goods must also be disposed of during the present week, so come if you want W At greatly reduced prices. CARL ADLEH. d. a. Mcintosh, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, lias just opened a large addition to his stock of Men's and Boy's Suits. Overcoats. Hats and Caps.. Furnishing Goods and Cloths. Also a full Hue 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. Mcintosh. - - tailor and clothier. OCCIDENT BLOCK. - ASTOICIA. OHEGOX. New Goods! New Goods! CITY BOOKST O R E. ko BRAxen: so cimoMe: But the Best Store in the City to get your Money's Worth. Albums, Autograph and Photograph all sizes and Prices- Beoks from a Dime Xorcl to Webster's Unabridged. GcHts' Jewelry mad Cutlerj-, fritiii Bcslts or nil sizes, Itlnr Twaias Scrap Books, Bibles, Prayer Books and nymiials, also,' the Key to Heaven. Opera aad Marine Glasses. Draughting Instruments from 40 cents to $30.00 a Set. Blank Books, And every thing you could want in our line. "Wo expect to remain after the holidays are all over, and toy buying olus you keep the money at home. fExamln our goods and prices before going elsewhere. B. F. STEVENS ft CO., City Btek Store. 1 Extraordinary of Furniture for the at low prices. aEgggsassggaessaaga. jL--jre!ws-rgy T "r'5 for spring stock. the SAI StMjBfffc..yjJfcr-CgJLrfirJ -AT NOW on exhibition THIS FITSST and BSST SELECTED STOCK OF 3jr& V rmbnu'lng all the snd MJesBS ALL COLORS, SIZES AND PRICES. Lace Counterpanes, Lace Pillow Shams, Lace Tidies, Lace Table Covers, Lace Curtains, Etc., Etc., Etc. WOESTSS GOODS! Ludii' and Children's Jackets, Cloaks, Xnlrias and Hoods. A I'tNK ASSORTMENT OF Ladies and Gent's Silk. Linen and Bordered Handkerchiefs. SATCHELS. PURSES, ETC. We have still on hand an assortment or Ladies and Misses' Cloaks. Ulsters and Dolmans, Which we will sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. The puhlie is cordially invited to call and examine Goods and Prices. PRAEL BROTHERS. ISc.tI Boos? to rythiaii Hall. THE .NEW MODET A FULI. 5TOCK Tno doors cast of Occident Hotel, (SUCCESSOU TO .TACKINS & MONTGOMERY.) COKAER Oh' 31AIS AXI JEPFEKSOX STREETS,' stoei:a, - OREGOW. I will JREMOVE about Jan. 1st, to the bukling now occupied by Joe Charters' barber shop, oii Chenamus street. CHAS. HEILBORN, . MANUFACTUKER OF FURNITURE S 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 hranch. MARTIN OLSEN, DEALER IX IE! FURNITURE 25 BEDDING Corner Main and Squenioqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. All. IvIXDS OF FUIWTCTURE ASTORIA W. RSEYER ASTOKIA, SPHCIAXj JflL25rKrCTT3Xr03E23MC3EIN"T REDUCTION OF $7 50 PER BARREL OF 30 GALLON ILAltGE ORDERS K Less Quantities, Bottled Beer, - - s-Speelal attention paid to orders ss ei A ll flPllClIlJ yOOOo I rr-u-iuiJU JiOi.ii n ' i g jiiiim iiiuiuu iiiimi m THE - oods i Notions, latent styles or Tibs mil Fkhmt 1 RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PJJ2ASED. E. It. IIAWES is also agent for the It i-i nthpr first-class stoves. Fnraaco "Worlr, Steam Fit tings, etc.. a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTOKIA, OREGON1. cmtgomery, DUALEi: IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A Geueral Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for iUagee Stoves and Eanges The Best in the market. 1'iinnhing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. REPAIRED AMD VABKISHEDJ BREWERY. Proprietor! OREGON. WHOLESALE PRICES. LIKE PROPORTION. 30 Cents per Callol - $ I 50 per Doz Irora Tubllc Houses and Famllies.-w i