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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1883)
f2) - SW t'.'S-IHr yjftr . -Tr-"- u.fnAna--,;,-g-- .r j&Ahc 7il--- - jfauHi Vil" 4 Pets. .CfevL X &Ie'. r W. ' ! 'Mew Gqo JHHftjjsiA"s - i "U- - ni I ' ABllOlIljggMiem I Extri r w.x vs g.CITY BOOK STO BO Ma si -Mmi 2 -: i" -. '.&. V.SUL H rtt t tiMff w r f r3 ganj. iw n m j itauisuas: the date o definite location of the line of road. He holds that such withdrawals are inoperative against ?ettleis, and that settlers are pro tected by the statute up to the time the line of the road is fixed. It appears that preliminary with drawals have generally been made in years past for the benefit of the land grants of railroads before the definite location of road, and that settlement rights have been exiled from withdrawal lands. A large amount of land has been so with drawn for Pacific roads. Secretary Teller's decision opens uch lands to settlement and entry under the homestead and pre-emption laws of the United States. Sooner or later these decisions will become still more specific, and in time the holders of the Astoria land grant will get an answer to the question, ""What are you going to do about it?" lx its attempt to reconcile an tagonistic interests by an assump tion of disinterested friendliness to both sides, the Willamette far mer leaves iiself liable to a charge of venality. While recognizing the right of its editor to work for the railroad corporations and thus render services for value received, we do not concede his right to as sume the role of Mentor and de cry the effci ts of otheis who aro making an effort to obtain justice. None more, than Tin: Astoria would rejoice to see the Northern Pacific railroad completed; but it is a pari of onr wide-embracing hope, that congress will recognize the injustice ojLe present holders of the Astoria land grant and al low settleib to come un vexed by clouded titles to enjoy the prosper itv that the great transcontinental ionic will brinsr. Thi:i:k is some congressional talk of appointing a standing com mittee on rivers and harbors, with power to visit and collect informa tion relative to needed appropna-T tions and report a bill to congress making provisions therefor. "We believe the idea to be a good one. Th present y?teoi e.ntil delay. rteifM it..,iolf c.J Hiteiii2fnt men emploj'ed to reper: a bill for an appropriation for the improve ment of the Columbia river bar, the matter would be done at once. At present the political aspect of all action overshadows worthy considerations of public benefit or necessitv. The vote taken last Tuesday in the senate upon the amendment tothe Ben Hoi laday. bill shows the present senate regards the bill with more favor than t wo years ago. The original claim called for about 500,000, and the senate cutit down to 100,000 and passed it. This result was very unsatis factory to the claimant. The bill reported this -ear calls for about $300,000, but the senate has re fused by a vote of 'M to 21 to cut the amount down to 100,000. A Portland contemporary is severe on "papers that pander to public prejudice' "When an editor of an " agricultural paper" receives money from railroad managers, it ma' not be outside the bounds of Christian charity to suggest that the subsequent history of that paper is a singular contri bution to the philosophy of human influence. " The highest point on the North ern Pacific is at Bozeman tunnel, which is at an elevation of 5,565 feet above the sea. Sherman, on the Union Pacific, is S,235 feet above tide water. Vic Trevitt, an old resident of The Dalles, is lying at the point of .d&th in-San Franciseo. -.-.'fc I ages intended for exhibition should be marKcd United Siai KihCniiihli.M01HT, . Washington. D. L. From Astoria. Or. Columbia I or. 1 lor London Exhibition. The fact that the salmon is j-enti from the Columbia river should be made especially prominent. These packages will be forwarded by Wells, Fargo & Co., to Wash ington. Workmen are getting out tim bers lor the construction oi an i t extensive floating cannery and fish oil refinery, it will be 140 feet long, with a 32 feet beam and a depth of hold S feet amidship and 9 feet forward and aft. Powerful machinery to propel the craft and capacious tanks and retorts for use in refining the oil and cooking the fish are already built. The vessel will be launched and ready for action by April and will make her first foray among the oolachanc on the northwest coast. Ir is with regret we learn from the Northwest Ncics that the "plains of existence aro desolate with forsaken camps, and the vain pursuit of Seeing and changing goals has tracked the drifting sands until the winds sigh andthe waters sweep to the sad threnodies of broken hearts.' Pouring oil on the Columbia river bar, as that paper suggests, might partly ob viate the difficulty, though the "threnodies1' might still occasion trouble. ALOXfi the line of the. Northern Pacific railroad in Idaho and Montana, successive terrace forma tions are developed on a magnifi cent scale. They are exceedingly interesting as bearing on the antiquity of the human race, for on these high terraces are found flint arrow-heads, obsidian spear heads and the remains of men who walked this earth when great lakes covered what is now the Columbia basin. Congressman Geokge is trying to get the fish commission to have a large number of German carp sen1 fi'uu th"1 1'lt'tlinn ffioinul'- t stOK t!i .- i-'j iiei- tJic Pacific coast. It ic e.vpecLeo the first installment will be sent out soon. The Nevada legislature has caused to be brought before it a resolution memorializing congress to compel the Central Pacific rail road to surrey and pay taxes on its land grants. Those Nevada legislators were always fond of their little joke. Dana, of the N. Y. Sun, is coming to this coast. Should he visit Oregon he would be con vinced of the fact that ill will is ofttimes founded on ignorance, and would cease to be so bitter against any improvement of our great waterway. Geo. T. Davis, inspector thir teenth light house district, gives notice that buoy No. 2, south channel Columbia river, has gone adrift but will be replaced as soon as possible The largest safe ever shipped north comes in to-morrow on the Oregon. It is to be used in the land office of the Northern Pacific railroad, and weighs 5 tons. California scientists are prov ing that the potato is indigenous to Arizona. A man that would believe, that would believe any thing. BORX. At Upper Astoria, Jan. 20th, to the vrif e of J ohn Peterson, a boy 12 pounds. BOAT FOOD. ON CHINOOK BEACH ON THE 16th Inst., a Whitehall boat, eighteen feet Ions, -SVi ft beam, painted white ; painter cut. Can be had toy applying to I. J. ?icf!9ran aad payis; " I 9 P SllfeCrlpllOB Ml! UdJOI. N s srft ! 5 DIAUnC J HDOAMC -1 V- riHiius ouu ui.ohho -ft V i y gri.r.lpimia iuMiil!i:ieiit jla::5 V Q 5 111 ' w i h m.rrr ,.., . .niniiiM.-at!!), m once i muoii, a. inuoiisiHiv a zt SUPPLIES. I KEEP S(fl Tilt'- I .fM nv-orllliclll in tin ttt : fiiil Moi'K f own tliii 1 1 lit- rn . it "S ! in 20 r.Hii'l:t- ; y O i flti.4 s1ic. Ytwll. A1u.t W eih'tv Slorr. nml n 1'rn-i-N hi'I m ri j hi found in owrj urtaiK'i g u, d REASONABLE. j;Q sat Tin: OIJ stamj.H0 .Wnria.nrri. S- Carl JLdl. F1KST GRAND aranee A JL AT EMPIRE STORE PRIOR p STOCK 7AWKB. We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS in our line of Dress (tooiIs. Sillcs. YgIvpIs. Plnsbcs. raslmwrcs anil Armiiws. Laces. . Hosiery. Corsets. Cloaks. Dolmans. Kte., e!c. a riNi: AssonTMr.vr or FLANNEL CO TtlFORTERS. Blankets, Etc. Stock Complete in Every Branch. Prael Srotkers. IT IS A FACT Tl I AT MS VARIETY CHOP HOUSE, on Concomly Street is the Best in Fa An. 1 -j VI -It- Iius.ili;lj. tin ifutiil i itllsfl Shoal "Wafer lay n:il 1-InsI-em Oysters. THAT " JEFF' IS THE BOSS CATERER. THAT lie lins Ix't-u I'l-npriclor of the "'Aurora Hotel" In Ktiapptou vetm jcarx. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. W. E. DEMENT & CO. ASTOIilA. - - - OREGON". Carr- in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded, FOR SALE. . OREGON. 23 A T KNAPPA. OREGON. 23 IIE.D Work oxen and coinnleteoutflt fortwo loidntr cainp. including :no acrs iinioer innn in wcl ions 21 and J T 8 N 7 "West. Skid roats are already made into the timber. To any person wishing to engage In the losKinc business, this i the best chance on the Columbia river for about 4,00WO feet of No 1 Fir and Spruce limber. Terms ea-v. For particulars inquire of J. F. "WARREN, drt Kunpp, Or Meeting Notice. a ME REGULAR ANNTALMEETING OF . the Protrrevdve Laud and Buildintr As- vnclatlon of Astoria will be held In Llbertv Hall on the second batunlav In Februarv at 7 p. m. w. L. mcewan; a in secretary. Notice To The Public. I HAVE THIS DAY PrRCIIASEI) THE interest of .1. J. Stokes, .Ir.. in the firm M Foard & Stokes. The business will be eon ducted under the same firm name as at present. I R. STOKES. Astoria. Jan. 17tli, I8S1. dlwk FOR RENT. A HOARDING AND LODGING HOUSE of 17 rooms, partly furnished in Upper AstoriA. Inquire at Johanson's store for further particulars, 2-wk Piano Lessons With Use of Piano. MRS. J. W. RUDDOCK. Terms moderate. Orders may be left at Adler's book store. 31 i " ' V I kb k, . oi ! books, W SLA Tf he Best "tort !n the City o A:bu's. ulcgrc ph arc rhorgrar,h all sizes and Prices-! '1 xv:iti cr:it itXis. IJii. i'jv.or !!MItN :::i;3 IJjiui2:iI-. nlso. Hit Ky to 1Jc:itis. Oitra aiiil.ZciviiM ;Ihss. 7)ni:iIiii:t fii-lr2tincjst- iVom -SO cettis jo su.oo a fi. s;::jijk. 5ioois. Aiitl oery UiJiijryou couUt wantla ouriliio. Ilxaumit onrwiN anil prices befirc emu cUoWlicru. B. F. STEVHfSS & CO., Ciiy Kooli Store-. p-pv-! 7' - azs 1 t TEU apply to the (Vptnln. ort . . AlleniniLL'S varieties. (i'iyksmei: to i'acr v At.tr?:.) WtiolpsjUi'and rotail ftiltr :o 0PQB8fh8s P?ovtehs&, Glass and Plated VJ ?f0-' FRUITS AND VE6ETaBLS.- Toyuthur with j Wines, LiquorsJoliaccoXioars :l: Wilson & Fisiter, SHIP CHANDLERS. Iron. Steel. Coal. Anchors. Gi'.nins. TAR, PITCH, OAKUfg, wnornirr and err galvantkp TT:;!!.. 0j;tt'r Sail. :iii1 2Jrrs. Shelf Hard vare, Paints and Oils Rubber and Hemp Pachinq of nit Kinds. PROyi5lGKS. rj.ourc ax mix. F3:i:i. Ageats for b'alem nmtripg '.lilN. ComiT Chenaiiuis anil Hamilton Stret-ts AiiTOJlIA. OKKCON. Fine awl Coarse Liverpool S A L T. Tin Plnff.XtlockTiii, Canstic Soda. For tiilc ex "Warehouse at Portland or Astoria by KALFOriMJUTHKIK . CO. tltf Portland, Or. Barbour's No. 40 I2-Ply SALMON TWINE"! CORK AND LEAD LINKS, SEINE TWINES- A Full Stock Now on Hand. HENHY DOYLE & CO., Ill Ularkct Street, JSan I'rauclsco Sole Asonts for the Pacific Coast. HEADQUARTERS Fosters Emporium. Most Complete Stock in Astoria J ovelties of all Kinds FmitsRnth Foreisn and ZSomestle Wines and Liquors Of Superior Rrand. FOSTER'S C0IIXER, 0 R &X JI0CX Special Meeting of Stockholders. AJIEETIXG OF TnE STOCiaiOLDFRS of the O. F.L.& 1J. Association will be held at the hall or Beaver Lodce No. S3, 1. 0. O. F., on Thursday eenuur. Ic'br. Sth. 1S33. immediately after concluding the business of the Ixdgc By order of the Board of Director?, did A; J. ilEGLER, Secretary. get your ! sney's Wor.h. STr.AllT.li Oiiilll,! PilRKESl, ELki P. Pnrknr, Master. 1 urTOWlVO. Ki:KU;riT erCU VK- , c.v.o. irrr.i-. - t WAl.TKnrAIJKS, - rr.OPKIETOK STAOK 7IAXAOKR rjigayfinont of MISS MAMIE GOODHICH A nl BILLY MOUTOIcr. "v. IViico . i.il Mv. Ic!i ArtWv EESSSRS. BOWKS fe ALIOOTT. Tli. Kin- of Snuj;;iiil limici. I2I5S PEARL CAREW, Vx RICHARDS ami BVAUJS. TogrfhiT v.ith a new irswler Ui inanaeiri(-nt of PlTor. SWAB. All the Old ravorites Retained. licn ait Hie imr. IVrrut-iuuiirr J:ir .Visit:. t::itirc Chance or sro- cra:n:t5c Once a Wrcl. Cmiin.Ning M ihelaiM SO?:CS, DANCES AND ACTS. We give the Best Variety Entertainment la tne West. The tbvntif ! crowded r.ilitiy. 'mul all vvlio liatMitiu-ded llifeirifrt.iiniin:it pr uomice it to W oiiial to any elwii t'Ne".vIitrc. Sir. I fill as a wttonr inr the inblu-"-aniitsonitMit ran not Ik? ocelleL Ambodv i!difi to sKnd a ilrajnt oenin ai'd see .simrklii; wit and beauty without ul- garny. mioum iiiiroc tue opportunity and COHIt. TJie iinwny coiHitno5 tte imIov.mi!; well- l.nown Artit: Miss FA:ruc V,.i.tox. Miss I'k.m:i. C.vrew. Mi:. Waltcic Iai:ks. aiRsirs. Uoivxs & AtiroTT. MKftSKS. JilCJIAKIX & KVAX"!. M. ClIAS. ISAKKOUS. All or v.hiult will appear niglitlj In their dil fcrunt a;Kciallis. Open air concert every evening ; perrorm-iiH-c coiiiiHcm-in- nt S; entrauee liitltentrr oi ltciUit str-f t ; priva'i- inixes t CUn:i mtislro?t ffow Star in Ri7ul Succussion ! A Common-sense Remedy. Salic ylicA. t No more Rheumatism, Gout or Neuralgia. immediate Relief Warranted. Permanent Cure Guaranteed. Fire yearn cttahlishcd and ncrer knomi to fail in a rfnjjlc ciwe, acute or chronic Refer In all prominent physicians and dntgnlts for the standing of Salicyltca. THE ONLY DISSOLVER OF THE POISONOUS URIC ACID WHICH EXISTS IN THE BLOOD OF RHEU MATIU AND GUUTY PATIENTS. SALICYLICAI3knovnas a common iense remedy, because It strikes directly at the cause of RhcumatKm. Gout and Neural gia, while so many so-called specifics and Mtoposed panaceas only treat locally the effects. It has been conceded bv eminent scientists that outward applications, such as rubbing with oils, ointment?, liniments, and soothing lotions will not eradicate these diseases w htch are the result of the pobonlng of the blood with Uric Acid SALICYLICA woks with marvelous effect on this acid and so removes the disor der. It U now exclusively iie.d lir all cele brated physicians of America and Europe. Illglst Medical Academy or Paris reports 33 per cent cures In three days. :o.sM:jE2:ra:jBj2ji.ri that SALICYLIC A. is a certain euro for Rheumatism. Coutand Neuralgia. The most intense pains are subdued almost instantly. Gl e I a trial. Relief guaranteed or mon ey refunded. Thousands of testimonials sent on applica tion. SI a Box... 6 Boxes for S5. Sent free by mad on receipt of money. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT. Rut do not be delndcd into taking imitations or substitutes, or something recommended as "just as good!' Imist on the genuine with the name or Washburne& Co.. on each box which is guaranteed chcmicallj pure under our signature, an indispensable requisite to Insure success In the treatment. Take no other, or send to ws. Washburnc &. Co., Proprietors. 237 Broadway, cor. ReadeSL, NEW YORK. For Sale. OX ACCOUNT OF DEPARTURE FROM the State, one lot. in a very desirable locality In this citv. 1'rlco. SS2.7. Apply to E. C. IIOLDEN. lw ' ' Real Ejat9 Acsnt. Furniture, Carpets Mirrors Uphols tery. Vv all Pockets, Brackets. lln0 ST ? ' Ladies aro invited to call and see latest styles in Plush and Velvet. Beautiful Embroidered goods. 3XL W, Galllofe's Mem Store isssssssas THE NEW MODEL "r?tS5j4 A TVLlt STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. JtLMm Two door? east of Occident Hotel, &aJL (SLTCRSSOR TO .TACKINS &. MOXTGOAUIRY.) COJSAilR OJr SiAlX A.V1 ."J IIFI-'IIKSOX STJIHETS,' I will REMOTE about Jan. 1st, to the buhling now occupied by Joe Charters' barber shop, on Chenamus street. CHAS. HEILBORN, MANUFACTURER OP F TJKNTT TIRE" Ss BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, "Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings, WINDOW COERCES AND CrjETAIN POLES Complete in every branch. MARTIN OLSEN DEALEB V! fF FTTRNITTTBE S BEDDING Comer ZHain and Squcmoqna Streets, Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AHD TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC. A Complete Stock PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AX.r, Kirvns or fuisiyituke rf.paiked aiw takhished. ' IT PAYS TO TRADE W'lTH ME ! WHO ? FRANK ELBERSON, Seaside Bakery & GonTectioiiery. Because my Goods are the Best., and Always Fresh. Cakes Candies etc., f urnLshed for "U'cihling parties, on short notice, aud guaranteed to yive peneci saiisiacuon. Cake ornamentms a specialty. Opposit V. V, XZusie's. KANCr. CAX BE HAD TV AS. TOKIA ONLY Or E R, BAWm, 9 AGr.xi t'VLT. AND ETCAMINK IT. 'OV WTT.L BE I'J.EASrD. C i:. HATVr.S i alo ai,viit for th U ". i r,t rtiv rinst. etc.. a PparJalty. .TTA"WES, ASTORIA, OREGON. K P.vlt:k in Tin,' Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. A;pnts for 3age Stores and JRaiiges The l!et in the market. I'lBiHWMij cooLs of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. Street Grade Notice. NOTICE is hereby piven that the Common Council of the City of Astoria, Oregon, propose to establish the grade of Cedar street at its western terminus, 2S feet above the base of grades. liy order ot the common, council. t? n "vrri?iT F.O. NORMS. d-20d Auditor and Clerk. iA. Van Uusen & Co. WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE attention of the rnulic to the fact that they are Agents for the following sewing machines, yu : TIio Improved Singer. Tlio IVIiitc, TIic Croirn Antl The i:iIridge, Wlilch thev are sellinc from $35 . to $50. cncli ana defy Competition. Tersoas wishinsr to nurcliaso machines should call and iuspect our stock before pnr- cnasinu eibewnere, as we guarantee to pre perfect satisfaction as regards quality and price.