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f2) te J&ultj JVstorto .ASTORIA, OliBGOX: THintSDAY- ......MAHCII 1, 1SSJ The Karlh a Great 3Iagncl. Th is the title of a lecture roocitilr delivered by Professor Siivr.ntts P. Thompson, at Glas gow, under the auspices of the Glasgow Science Lecture associa tion. Professor Thompson traced the history of magnetism from the time of Dr. W. Gilbert, one of the physicians of Queen Elizabeth, by whom it was raised from the region of superstition and fable to that of true science, remarking that in Gilbert's book he had found the title of his address, "The Earth a Groat Magnet." He showed by experiment the properties of the loadstone, of the magnet, of the mariner's compass and pointed out the various modes in which a magnut might be formed. He illustrated the declination of the magnetic needle, and explained the difference between the mag netic and geographical poles. The magnetic pole, lie stated was at presont near Boothia Felix, more thau a thousand miles to the west of the geographical pole. In 1657 the position of the needle skowed the magnetic pole to be due lKM'tit. It had been eastwnrd before that. It then began to point westward, and tiie westward variation in creased till 1S1G, when the max imiMM was attained. It had since steadily diminished, and in 197G it wowld again point to the due north. The changes which had beau observed, not only in the di rection but in the strength of the cartlrs magnetism, showed that the same causes which originally magnetised the earth were still at work. Strangely enough these c4mares did not occur at Ions in tervnls in the course of centuries, but were going on fiom day to day, from week to week, and from Year to year. This was illustrated by those magne storms which iTurru$tci tiPRiph operations, rang telephones, and, as was re ported lately, kept one of Edison's lumps alight, though he would liked to have seen it. Those magnetip storms were the most frequent in the month of May and fewest in June, again reaeJkisig ubeir maximum about October. It had also been ob ftarvod tltnt the more violent the magnetic storms the more numer ous wore the spots on the sun, and the more brilliant were the auro ral displays around tho poles. The phenomenon of the aurora were among the nn'sterics of sei eaoa, of which no explanation md been given; but it was certain that the aurorora was an electrical discharge passing from hc equatorial i egions through the upper air and descending at the poles, where a condensation of vapor was constantly taking plare. The earth was thus constantly surrounded by electrcity, and here, he thought, was to be found tike answer to the question, how did tho earth become a magnet 'i That it was not always a magnet ho regarded as certain, seeing that there were good geological grounds for believing that it was onoii a molten mass, and that :irtimwg destroyed magnetism like hoaC Faraday had found that by taking a bar of iron, spinning it on itsatxis, and carrying a current of eloetrioitv round it from the cen ter to the poles, a magnet was formed. As, therefore, there was a cuinmt of electricity continu :' :i wHgj from the equatorial rc-gi'Mi-, to the poles and returning Hiram to the cqaator, he put for a i a Afucss that in this way the earth revolviag continually on its axis had been converted into a magnet. This theor', of course, involved that the magnetism of the earth had been growing, was grow ing, and would continue to grow. As Omaha dispatch of the 27th, sa3Ts: Assistant General Manager Kimball, of the Union Pacific, who returned from New York to day, confirms the report of tho agreement between the Oregon Railway and Navigation company i and the Union Pacific for a ten year oontract of an interchange of through traffic to Portland, via the Oregon Short Line. The meeting point of the Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Railway and Nav igation company's railway "has been fixed in the Yalley of the Snake river. .Sleeping cars are to run from Omaha to Portland with out change. The two roads are to be completed to the junction by December 21st, this year. Work on both lines is being rapidly pushed. "Winter camps are being maintained on the Oregon Short Line for a distance of fifty miles. The "Wood river branch, from Shoshone to Hailey, Idaho, will bo completed early thii summer. J "11 mMh and StatifrapMS nuismKiiA iiim a isbioi ne a iai sm nn aii iiinnn gr j5Bk 11 h 19 11 1 i 11 a 11 11 i m m m huh sb m 11 1 11 ei i 1 i v giBlankbooks, g- If 1 1 1 1 fi I 1 , 1 1 I 1 l-l gg 1 ( i It 1 , j (1 I 1 fcf Schoolbooksjg U II I I 1 1 11 II Jill II U ll III 111 I k) U i II 11 111 El II U 11 il 11 1 Ul g S JEWELRY, S1LTERWAUE 5 W I Sn uscrlptionHews DgpoL R The secretary of state has, upon application of the British govern ment, sent a warraut for the ar rest of P. A. Sheridan, suspected of complicity in the Phoenix Park murder, and it has been placed in the hands of West, tho British minister. Sheridan is supposed to be in New York city. In case he ii arrested he will be taken before a United States commissioner, who will decide whether he is sub ject to extradition under the war rant. Should he decide in the af firmative, the department of state will issue the necessary extradi dition papers. David Davis will resigti the presidency of the senate at noon next Saturday. It is thought the Democratic senators will offer no opposition to the prompt elec tion of a Republican senator as pro tomjwre president. Although no caucus action has yet been taken on the subject, the indica tions are that Edmunds will bo chosen as president pro tcm. Tho other officers will hold the posi tions until December. 0 0 ft SI Hi HE If B 4i DiAMno j norxjo v ; riHiiuo uuu unuHiu t- ; For sale on easy Installment plan ; 5 j I also some for rent. Q ; SHEET MUSIC MUSICIAN'S S i SUPPLIES. I 1 KEEP The best assortment In the city : a full stocK of e en thing kept in a first-class Hook, JIusjc, and va riety Store, and my Prices will be found in e ery instance REASONABLE. !AT THE OI.B STAICI. larezsiiisiiiiEiuteitssK'SEsar:' I Astoria. Oregon. W 5 J la FIRST GRAND Clearance SALE! AT EMPIRE STOKE PRIOR TO STOCK TAKING. 5Tis taid that two-thirds of all the medicine sold in the United States are in tho form of patent medicine. NEW TO-DAY Notice. Bids Foit Tin: l'lnviMWi: ok kisii liift tli bearh at 1'ort .Stevens. Oregon, ri urine the coming fishing season, will he re mtu'd at Hie office of the A. A. j. SI.. Tort Stevens. Oregon, until 12 jr.. Mai eh 7, lR.s.1. Kk'is should We aildres.el to the iniTlor slgntMl. at Fort Styens. Oregon, and mniked 011 eovrr, "lttd for privilj:i of liMiing." M. V. HA1IMOX. 2jiJ Lteut. 1st Artillerv, d-Tt A.A.Q.M." We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS in our line of Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Hushes, Cashmeres -and Armuros. Laces. . .Hosiery,. . Corsets,. Cloaks, Dolmans, Etc., etc. NBW YORK AGENGK Wd Pearl Street, SAN FRANCISCO. Coraer Market and Main. Streets. I CHICAGO AGENCY: ! ! i ' 39 Slider Street. I 4 Bishopsgsfe St, Wltbia, FlaveFs Wliarf and, Warehouse, We have our Brokers and Agents in Boston, Portland, Me., Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Winnepeg, in the Dominion of Canada, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Savannah, Cincinatti, Charleston, Mobile, New Orleans, St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Paul, Minne apolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Memphis, St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Helena, Butte. Denver, Pueblo, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Fort Worth, Dallas, Galveston, etc., etc. AND ABROAD: In Paris, Havre, Antwerp, Hamburg. Frankfort of M., Bremen and in all the commercial centers of the United Kingdom. IN CHINA AND INDIA AND JAPAN Hongkong, Canton, Amoy, Yokohama, Singapore, Manila, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, etc. IN AUSTRALASIA Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Victoria, Brisbane, Christchurch, Auckland, Adelaide, and the Fiji Islands. IN MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND THE WEST COAST OF SOUTH AMERICA. These, combined with alarjfe and efficient force of traveling salesmen, in the United States and Canada, giye us peculiar facili ties for the distribution of goods entrusted to our care. Our London office, under the charge of Mr. Eugene E. Jones, (who has long been identified with the Home office, aud is thoroughly familiar with the Salmon trade), Mako a Spenlaliy oF promptly nni eoDmmianlly Settling and atfjnsilsg all olalms ior Swslh CA1TITED GOODS 2DEPAS.TME2TT: Fruits and Vegetables. Co Fresno A FIKE ASSORTMENT OF FLANNEL COMFORTERS, Blankets, Etc. Stock Complete in Every Branch. . Frael23roth.ers. Notice. CAPTAIN JOHN DOUGLAS hzs rcst-ed from tint date to bo Ma.il er of the Unt ih barque. .Ironic I-awlle, :11m has no fur ther oeuuecuon mill saul m-s!. MKYEK. V.'IUSON fcCO. Consignees Ilk. .leanic I-nndlcs. Portland, Feb. 21th, 18S3. mi-3t For Sale or Exchange. -ftTKVttSAX.IOSi:, C'ALA.-G AOKESXO. LM 1 Fruit laml,topi'thcrUth'ottKC house moms, barn. chioKcn houses, eta Water In nines to Iioite ami barn : School and Chuivh across mail. Will excliange for can- nerv swew or umiur laiui. f21 (1 lin UOZOUTII & JOHNS. l-wtf Notice. UNTY T ear 1SS2. are now ilue aurt can be paid A. M.TWOSiniA'. Sheriff. ttTATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOE THE O year 1SS2. are now due aurt c at my office at the Court House. Notice. T WILT. NOT HE EESI'ONSIKLE FOU I anv debts contmctcd In my name w ithout a written order from me. MAX WAGNER. 1K fa lsiss Meek Goolam the Navrab of Swat, is about to be married. His next friend the Abkoond of Swat will be groomsman. The bride's dowry inoludes twenty elephants. SYMPTOMS OP A rRpm liver L023 of Appetite, Boicels costive, i'oin in tli e Kcad, with, a dull cen aetion in the back part, Pain under the Shoulder blade, fullness after citing-, 171th a disinclination to ez eitv.a of body cr mind, Irritability cf temper, Lovr spirits, -with a fed ini? cf liavinir neglected comQdti, "Wenrincss. Dizziness, Pluttarit'-; t-t the heait, Dots before tho eyes, "2tl lowSkin, He?-daehe generally r t thenght eye, Kcstlescnes, Cili .t fal drcni3, Jujhly colored UrL-2, and QOKSTIPATIOFc. rryji -Zi TcTTT'S PIXiX.8 aro cspccici:y mluptrti to sucU ences, one cicso ef fects kus!i a ciianse of reeling: cs to nsionlsli tlio suflcrer. Tliey Increase she A-ppetlte.ond esno umwuyiOiUKO on.xZCSll, luU3I'r Notice. 7M-OTICL IS JiERCRY (UVEN.THaTTHE i. umkTsiiied will not be responsible for any doMs contracted or made, by or in the name 01 mciirm ov-ftiernu ana JWclirejror. composed of li. S. Merrill and AV. F. JletJre or and fonncrly dojnc business as blaek MintlLs&a In Astoria, Oregon, as no person has any authority to contract or make any dobLs lor said finn and lias bad no authotit v since the lime of the transferor the business or3IerriIl and Mctlregorto G. A. Stinson. AV. F. McGUECOi:. AMorla. Oregon, Feb. 23d, 18S3. d iwk For Sale. THE SL001. "LAST CHANCE."-FOIt parUcularN ennulieat M. AVlse More, or address CS. W. Hlrehard. Gray's Eher. W. T. Notice. A NYOXE MISSING TWO HOGS CAN HL. have tbrm by calling at my place, prov ing property and paving charges. FEED SHERMAN. Ci Cfl( T0 WAX IN SUMS to suit, (iJiJJJ on real estate secuntv. Apply to UOZOUTH & JOl INS. For Sale or Rent. A HOUSE AND LOT I N WILLIAMSPOKT. Wjll be sold cliaan for casli. For par tlculars inquire at Oregon Meat Market, of ml lin GEOKGE GANZ. Notice. 4 LL FARTIES lvNOWING 'THEM ii. .selves indebted to the late M. "W. Gal lick will please navthe amount to s. Srfilns. sel at the-White House Store;w ho is author- izea 10 receipt tor tnc samp. W. GALLICK. Astoria, Oregon, February 2SlhvlS53. BUI b dnAthBlK&i Gmr llizrt c n Wiiisiuta ch.inro to a Clo-- . BuLotbyab n"lasppllcotlono"t I"J)z. li impar6anai:nacoior. Actslnfunt n., . -y. S jld Jy ri.c!d&ts, or tent by eiprts ,u receiptor.. .S-I.OO. OFIIOE, 35 HUllItAI ST., ST.y.. GDr;TCTTSHlSTALcrTaIiil,ltfonwllc3 aa4v jtral EeitlpU nil! bt eUIkI rais coBplsstloa. J Notice. ALL I'EISONS KNOWING THKM sch es Indebted to the firm of Memll & McGregor are requested to make immediate pamcnt to E. S. Merrill or our Attoniiv, F. D. Wlnton, the only authorized agents to rcceiteanu receipt tor tiicsame. dtw E. S. MERRILL. Administrator's Notice. TKTOTICE IS HEREBY GHN THAT THE i. undersigned hasjtlils da;been appointed by thcllonorable countv court.'of the State of Oregon, county of Clatsop, administrator of the Estate of John Guataf Hansen, de ceased, and who was generally known by the name of. Franlj Brown. AIL persons hav ing claims against said estate are herebv notlfiecLto present the same, with proper vouchers duly verified, tome at the office of Union Tacking Company, at Astoria, Clatsop County. Oregon, within six months from the date or this notice. All persons in deated'tosald estate will call and settle the saiue'uith me at once. F. F. JOHNSON. Administrator. Astoria, February 27th, 1833. d4w SOLE AGENTS. Golden Gate Packing Co San Jose Dominick, Sheffield & Knight Santa Barbara J. D. Dawson Packing Co San Jose Riverside Fruit Co Riverside Fresno Packin Los Gates Packing Co .p Los Gates J. Luslc Canmii Co Oakland California Packing Co San Jose Sierra Madre Packing Co Riverside Capitol Packing Co Sacramento Live O.tk Packing Co San Jose Tres Pinos Packing1 Co Eureka Chico Packing Co Chico Redwood Packing Co Los Gates Eagle Packing Co San Francisco Santa Clara Packing Co Oakland San Lorenzo Packing Co . San Lorenzo EASTERN AGENTS.' Cntting Packing Co. (Standards) San Francisco King, Morse & Co San Francisco PACIFIC COAST AGENTS. IIXOF LOXSQTC CO., WHICH IS COMPOSED OF A. Lusk & Co San Francisco J. Lusk Canning Co : Oakland Cutting Packing Co (Standards) San Francisco King, Morse & Co " San Francisco Banner Packing Co u i San Francisco Schammel, Reynolds & Co " San Francisco Code, Elfelt & Co " San Francisco S ALIO SOLE AGENTS. Win. Hume Astoria, Columbia ltivor Win. Hume Eagle Cliff, Fishermen's Packing Co " "White Star Packing Co. (formerly C. Timmins & Co) 5 Columbia Canning Co. (formerly Thistle Brand) , " James "Williams & Co " Union Packing Co " Seaside Packing Co - " Pacific Union Packing Co f " Samuel Elmore . " Pillar Rock Packing Co .-. lt And the control for 18S3 of Joe Hume's Photo Brand of Co lumbia River Salmon English & Co Lower Cannery, British Columbia English & Co Upper " " " British Columbia Packing Co " " British American Packing Co " c Capitol Packing Co Sacramento River Phoenix Packing Co " " Suisun Packing Co 0 " " Conrtland Packing Co " " Jones & Andorson " " "Wachusetts Packing Co . Alaska FOE SALE. mEN SHATIES CANNERY STOCK JL terms private. Also, Lot 4. Block 10, McClure's Ast. with Improvements thereon. Also three good farms within easv distance of Astoria terms easy. Lots In "ilcClure's, Shlvely's and'sAdairs - Astoria,- and three blocks In Alderbrook fifteen acres tide land on Young's Bay. Also, a good paying busi ness la Astoria. t! . B0Z0BTH& JOHNS. 123. SiLKT FRA3STOISCO, ISSUE LETTERS OF CREDIT, MAKE ADVANCES on Consignments in Produce and MERCHANDISE, directed to New York and other Atlantic Markets, to England and Continental Ports; also, to ports in China, Australia and South America. PURCHASE and SHIP STAPLE MERCHANDISE to California and the above named leading markets, and MAKE ADVANCES pn Consignments thereto; Charter Ships, Engage Freights for all Ports, free of commission to the Shipper; Effect Insurance in the leading offices, on the best terms, and do a General Mercantile and Exchange Business. X33L CHICAGO, Receive consignments of California Produce, and make a Specialty of California Canned Goods and Salmon, 133. Xj33KTI0r, Consignments solicited on which the San Francisco house makes liberal advances. Special attention given to adjusting claims in blown and pierced tins. IN ASTORIA, At Flavel's Wharf and Warehouse, under the Management of Mr. Samuel Elmore. Supply Canneries at the lowest Market Price with all articles of Merchandise. Receive Storage, make Advances on Merchandise and do a .-F17ynpmg A T, 3JbJJti-,-.320"t3?XXjSJ JS 4J SX3STESSS Files of all the leading Commercial papers of the World will be kept for the accommodation of our friends and constituents, and full market reports freely furnished on application. A weekly letter on the Salmoa market rsn oht 8aa Franeisco, New York, Chicago and Eondon houses will be at the disposal of our frieads.