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Vol. xviii.
Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morning, March 11,. 1883
No. 138.
OLD TIMES EAST.
Tho "Way it Used to Be.
This is an expensive age. Our
richest men began with more noth
ing but their brains and hands,
and with little education. Ches
ter "W. Chapin, one of the richest
men in Massachusetts, when he
was twenty-one years old let him
self out to work twelve to fourteen
hours a day for $12 a month, farm
ing and teaming from the armory
to the boat on the Connecticut
river: but he laid his money up.
Nov you would insult a young
stripling of eighteen years to offer
him such wages. He was the tax
collector in 1S2.2 for the town of
Springfield. His fees were SSO
for collecting 68,000 the whole
taxes for that town. He paj-s
more taxes now than the whole
town did then. It cost more time
and trouble to collect them, then
than now. The people were so
scattering and they were so afraid
of a tax-collector he said some
would run and hide up stairs or
down cellar when the saw him
coming, and in some instances he
hunted them up in their hiding
places after their family said they
"waVt there!" After finding the
delinquent he would get a part of
the tax money and go again for the
rest or pay it himself. He has
paid in this way hundreds of dol
lars, finding it easier to earn the
money than to collect it. Money
was scarce and worth semething:
then. I recollect in 2S25 or '26,
in our town meeting, the proposi
tion was to raise for the coming
year $14,000 for the town of
SpringGeld; Oliver B. Morris arose
and objected by saying: "What
arn we coming to? It is astonish
ing that pride and ambition, or
fashion should demand such a tax."
But they overruled the old man,
and he lived to see pride, fashion
and ambition rise much higher. A
great change surety.
The fashion of those da's I rec
ollect. "When ray mother was go
ing to get a new dress, or gown,
as it was called then, the woman
that was engaged to come to the
house to cut and make it told her
she was so tall and large she must
get six 3ards for it. Five yards
was the common pattern, and 50
cents for cutting and malcinjr and
a dinner found. "What a change
from that day to this! The cloth
$1 and the making 50 cents, and
dress was worn to meeting. The
fashion and pay of the preachers
lias changed. The first Methodist
preacher m our town got 100 for
one year's salary, and if he had a
present of a pair of socks he must
report it. The second preacher
had a wife and three children, and
$35 was added for each child.
Bishop Hadding in our time got
less than $75 a year. Also Priest
Clough and Lorenzo Dow less
than either. Our old Methodist
preachers worked for a living and
for God, instead of for reputation
and a salary. I was thinking
about the fashion in domestic af
fairs, say music, fifty-five years
ago. Governor Thrash and I met
at Monson for Thanksgiving, with
the family where he got his wife1
at old Uncle Saul Squires', uncle
to us both. Their house music
was, for treble, the flax spinning
wheel, played or run by one of the
girls; for the tenor, the large spin-ning-wheel,
played by another
girl; for bass, the old lady whack
ing away at the old loom, all work
ing to make their music profitable
and healthy. The fashion of those
days was to have a good healthy
family of from eight to ten chil
dren, all learnt to work for a liv
ing. What a change! Instead of
a good, healthy family now, all up
in the morning early to work,
"we see from one to three little
piping children, with a sickly
mother, not able to take care of
! two as easily as our mothers would
ten, fifty years ago without a hired
girl. The children now must be
in fashion lie in bed until eight
or nine in the morning, no appe
tite, little vitality. They play on
some kind of instrument, and go
to school to be crowded with more
kinds of lessons than our old
schooheachers ever knew. But
this is the fashion and intended
improvement of the age. Perhaps
this generation does not look at
these things as I do, but I think
that health, economy and mortality
are not improved by getting high
wages or a fashionable education.
This generation will spend what
its fathers have earned. Gener
ally it is watching the pulse of the
man who has property, longing
for the time to come when it will
come in possession of what it has
not earned. It is a known fact
that the rising generation are
spendthrifts.
Another great change is in the
mode of traveling. Fifty years
ago we had to go through
the country by stages, at the fast
speed of seven miles an hour.
This was much faster than the
common farers traveled. It was
considered a great treat to take the
stage at old Jeremy "Warriner's
tavern start at four o'clock in
the morning and get to Boston at
nine o'clock in the evening, if the
going was good. When the fare
was reduced to 65, two of us
worked two weeks to get money
enough to pay our fare to Boston,
eighty-eight miles. The young
men in. these days earn enough
in one day to pay their fare, and
go in three hours instead of seven
teen. Our conductors get for
driving their team through to Bos
ton $3 or $, and tho old stage
drivers got $12 a month. This
was Chester W. Chapin's standard
price in those days. Connecticut
river steamboats, started by
Blanchard, fifty years ago, cut
down the fare to Hartford to $1,
which enabled us all to go to Hart
ford and back in one day for $2
and stay four hours in Hartford.
This was another great treat for
$2, costing us five d:i3Ts work.
Now young men can earn enough
in "half a day, and go out and back
in the other half. Springfield He-
publican
The Timber Iiands ofthe New North
west. Practically, the whole country
between the Minnesota prairies
and the Rocky mountains is bare
of timber. There are little strips
of forest trees along the water
courses in Dakota, but they con
sist mainly of cottonwood, soft
maple and alder, and furnish only
a scanty supply of fuel to the set
tlers and are of no value as a
source of building: material. West
of the Missouri there is nothing
worth sawing into lumber until
the advanced spurs of the Rockies
are reached the Big Horn, the
Judith, the Big Snowy and the
Yellowstone mountains. In the
gorges running up their sides there
is sufficient "bull pine" and spruce
for the settlers' purposes, and for
railway ties and bridge timbers,
but there are no large well-timbered
areas. " On both sides of
the main divide of the Rockies
about the same condition is found.
The pines are somewhat larger,
and some cedar is met with. For
want of something better, the lim
ber is of great value for local con
sumption, for fuel and building
purposes in the neighboring val
leys, but this is all that can be
said of it. . Not until I reached
Clark's Fork of the Columbia, or
the Pend d'Oreille, as it is known
to the settlers, did I see any ex
tensive body of good timber. On
both sides of the stream between
the Cceur d'Alene and Cabinet
mountains, lies a heavily timbered
belt of about 100 miles in length
by 30 miles in width, reaching
down to and around Pend d'Oreille
lake. The trees are "bull pine,"
cedar, hemlock and spruce, with a
little white pine. The western
slopes of the Cceur d'Alene moun
tains and the Bitter Root moun
tains, which are a continuation of
the same range, are moderately
well timbered and furnish material
for fuel, fences and buildings for a
widestretch of rich, bare country
further west. From these moun
tains westward, to the narrow
valleys running up into the Cas
cade range, the country is nearly
destitute of forest growth. A few
stunted pines grow on the sides of
the deep, narrow valleys through
which the steamers run. Along
the lower course of the Columbia
and around Puget Sound there are
immense forests of fur, furnishing
a practically inexhaustible lumber
supply. Eastern Oregon is al
most treeless, but the slopes of
the mountain ranges bear sufficient
timber for local uses. Eastern
Washington, fast becoming a great
wheat field, feels most the lack of
forests. Western Oregon, includ
ing the fertile, well-settled Wil
lamette valley, is well supplied
from both the Coast and Cascade
mountains, while Western Wash
ington is all a vast forest, where
the clearings are mere specks upon
the immense expanse of woodland.
This magnificent forest is destined
to be a source of great wealth for
centuries to come. The lumbering
operations up to this time, al
though very extensive, have only
notched it here and there at long
intervals close to the water side.
E. V. Smalley in the Century.
Every horse owner caring the
least for his stock, believes in St.
Jacobs Oil.
Absolutely Pure-
This powder never varies. A marvel of
purity, strength and wholesomcness. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and
cannot be sold in comp-tlllon with the mul
titude of low test, short weight, alum or
phosphate inrnders. Sold only in canst.
Royal, Baking Tow dek Co.. iog AVall-sU
N.Y.
STOMACH
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of tho merits as a tonic, of Jiostettcr'a Stom
ach Bitters. Not only doci it impart strength
to tho weak, but it also corrects an irregular
acid Etato of tho. stomach, makes the bon-eU
act at proper intervals, gives easo to those
who suffer from rheumatic and kidney troub
les, and conquers as well as prevents fever
and acuo.
For sale By all Drugcists and Dealers
Generally.
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Feet and Ears, and all other
Pains and Aches.
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Bemedjr. A trial entails but tho croparatirely
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of iU claims.
Directions in Eleven Languages.
B0LDBYALLDBUGGI8T8AHDDEALEB3
IH HEDI0DTE.
A. VOGELBR & CO.,
Baltimore, 2ZtL, U.S.A.
During last November the total
beneficiaries received by the mem
bers of the A. O. U. W. in Ore
gon and Washington Territory
was $10,969, and the total dis
bursements were S12,000. The
total membership is 3,324. The
total beneficiary fund received in
the United States by the order
during the same time amounted to
S1G5,0S6.50; total disbursements
$150,903.90. Total membership
113,811.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS,
The countenance Is pale and Icndcn
colored, with occaslonnl flushes of a cir
cuinsorib'tl sjot on one or both cheeks;
the eyes becmno dull; the pupils dilate;
an azure semicircle runs along the lower
eyc-IId; the immj Is irritated, swells, and
pomct lines bleeds ; a swelling of the upper
lip; occasional headache, with humming
or throbbing of the ears; an unusual se
cretion of saliva; slimy or furred tongue;
breatli very foul, jwirtlcularly In the morn
ing; apictitc variable, .sometimes ora
cious with a gnawing sensation of tho
stomach; at others, entirely gone; Meeting
pains in the stuimu-h; occasional nausea
and vomiting; violent pains throughout
the nbdomen; bowcb .irregular, at times
costive; stools slimy, not unfrequently
tinged with blood ; Iclly swollen and hard :
urine turbid ; respiration occaMonnliy diffi
cult and accompanied by hiccough ; cough
sometimes dry and convulsive; nneasy and
disturbed sleep, with grinding of the teeth;
tamper variable, but generally irritable.
Whenever the above symptoms aro
found to exist,
IU. C. HcLAXE'S YEIUIIFUGE
will certainly effect a cure.
In buvlng Vermifuge Iks sure you z-t
the genuine IU. C. McLANE'S VJiimi
1'L'Ci;, manufactured by Fleming Iti os.,
'21 Wood Street. Pittsburgh, V.u The
mirket is full of counterfeits. You will
be right If It has the signature of I'Iphi
ing Uros. and C. McLauc.
If your storekeeper does not hao the
genuine, please reiort to us.
Send us a three cent stamp for 4 hand
some advertising cards.
FLEUIXtt BROS., Pittsburgh. Pa.
Fisiiennen Attention!
Sutton" Genuine Cape Ann
Oiled Clollilug.
Double Long Coats. Half Peas,
Double suits.
.Fisherman Jumper. "
Fisherman I'nntx,
AprnnK. Sleeves, ilnbher Iloot.s,
Itlanket Kiilri. Socks, etc.
At San Francisco Prices.
A Liberal Discount to the Trade.
Ship Masters Supplied.
II. P. OIIADliOL'RXE, Aucnt.
Ou the Roadway, near Water Street.
HEADQUARTERS
Foolers Emporium.
Most Complete Stock in Astoria
JSi ovelties of all Kinds
Fruits Uoth Foreign and DoracMic
Wines and Liquors
Of Superior Brand.
'FOSTER'S CORNER, 0 It 4rX JJOCK
For lame Back, Side or Chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents.
For sale by W. E. Dement
C. ir. STICKEL8
A. M. JOHNSON & Co.,
Dealers in
r
CROCKERY & CLASS WARE.
Also Wholesale Dealers in
Paint. Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
Iutty. Artists' Oil and YFater
Colo, l'nxnt ami Knlso-
ininc Crushes.
Constantly on hand a full and choice stock
of Staple and Fancy (Jroceries Only tho
Best Kept.
Our stork or Crockery and. 5IaH
Ware is the I.arjrcM and most Complete
Stock ever opened hi Astoria.
Consisting of
Tea and Dinner Sets. Toilet Sets. Glass.
Fruit, and Water Sets. Bar Fixtures. Ale
Mugs. Ponies, Bustle Bottles Goblets, Tum
blers Lemonade Cups &c ,.&c.
Everything sold at Lowest living Rates.
lu:itilj- Guaranteed.
An Examination will more than repay you.
OKU.KK IN"
Hay, Oats, Straw.
Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand
Wood Delivered to Order,
Draying, Teaming and Express Business.
Horses ana Carriages for Hire.
D HA LEU IN
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
FIRST. CLASH
Important ! !
Rmd Carefully! 1 1
Hereafter all our
Pure Coffees will be
put up under our own
private label
NONE GENUINE
Unless bought of
A. M. JOHNSON & CO.
N. B. All goods bearinjT our
laliol ;ire guaranteed to be strictly
Pure and of Best quality, -and
are sold by no other House.
MAGNUS C (VR0SBY,
Dealer In
MBBWAB1, IRON, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PLUMBERS ,KD STEAM FITTEEf!
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP ILEAD
SHEET IROH TIH AND COPPER,
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnishing Goods.
j JOBBING IN SHEET WON, TIN. COP
PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with neatness and dispatch.
None but Hrst class workmen employed.
A large assortment ofi
SCALE?
Constantly on hand
TO CANNBRTMBN !
ORDER BOOKS, TALLY LISTS,
Time and Credit Cards.
CPMJMD
LINEN NOTE and LETTER HEADS
AXD
JOB PRINTING !
Of all kinds at lowest prices.
We Guarantee Satisfaction
We have new type and n large stock
of first class material.
J.F.lIALLORA3"&Co.
V 31 .10H'?OX.
WILLIAM HOWE
DEALER IX
Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber.
All kinds of
ics
OAK LUMBER, 3
GLASS,
Boat Material, Etc.
'
XHsssstfi;
j Boats of all Blinds Made to Order, j
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"Orders from a distance promptly attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed In all cases.
S. ARNDT & EEKCHEN,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
The Pioneer Machine Shop
BLACKSMITH
SHOP!
'$
Boiler Shop 33i
All kinds of
ENGINE, CANNEBY,
xsv
STEAMBOAT WORK
Promptly attended to.
A specialty made of repairing
CANNERY DIES,
FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
Benton Street, Near Parker House,
ASTORIA -' OREGON?
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS.
LANDfMARINE ENGINES
Boiler VYorl:. Steamboat Work,
and Cannery Work a specialty.
Or all DeBrrJptfouH mntle to Order
at Sliort Xofoe.
A. D. YAS3. President.
J. C. H uvr ler. Secretary.
j l.V. Case Treasurer.
j JouxFox Superintendent
I
t TirnT T?.TIR.A"R.
ASTORIA. - - - OREGON,
Dealer in
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
Stationery and Optical Coods,
Joseph Rodgcrs and Wosteuholm
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLER
Revolvers and Cartridges.
WAJLTOATSl ATO ELGIiY
Gold end Silver Watches and Chain
Fine and Coarse Liverpool
SALT.
Tin Plale, Block Tin, Caustic Soda.
For .sale ex "Warehouse at Portland
or Astoria by
BALFOUR, GUTHRIE & CO.
dtf Portland, Or.
Barbour's
No. 40 I2-Ply
SALMON TWINE!
CORK AND LEAD LINES,
SEINE TWINES.
A Full Stock Now on Hand.
HENRY DOYLE & CO...
511 3Iarkct Street, San Francisco
Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast
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mmm,
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S3Pii5Lr"'
5ttfi v rrTT"ff ' "rer" T1 -wr r
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AND
WM Bracket Work
A SPECIALTY.
BUSINESS CAUDS.
"El G HOIiDKX,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
AUCTIOXEElt, COMMISSION AND IN
SURANCE AGENT.
-i EJLO F. PARKER.
SURVEYOR OF
Clatsop Conn ty, and City of Astoria
Otfice :-Chenamus street, Y. M. C. A. hall
KoomNo.8.
TCI . tVIXTOW,
Attorney and Counselor at Law. .
SB-Office in Pythian Building. Booms 11, 12.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
TAX TUTTJLE, 31. .
PHYSICIAN ASD SUKGEON,"
Office Rooms 1 , 2, and 3, Pythian Build
ing. Residence Over J. E. Thomas' Drug
Store.
F.
P. HICKS,
PENTIST,
ASTORIA,
- OREGON
Rooms in Allen's uuiklteg up stairs, corner
ol Cass aad Sqemocqhe streets.; --r
nm v-y
Q. A. BOWLBY.
ATTORNEY AT LAVY.
Chenamus Street. - ASTORIA, OREGO
M.AVERTriEIMEi:
I. VTEKTHEIMKi:
M. WERTHEIMER & BR0.
MANUFACTURERS OF FINE
Havana and Domestic Cigars
No. 51S.Fiont St. San Franchco
Dressmaking.
Plain and. Fancy Sewing,
Suits xnado in tho nest Stylo and
Gnaranteod to Fit
Mrs. T. S. Jeivett.
ROOMS OVER MRS. E. S. WARREN'5.1
G. A. ST1NSON & CO.,
BLAGKSMITHING,
At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
1. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
&EMEEAL MEKCIAMSE
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA
- OREGON
FOR SALE !
I offer for sale my ranch near Skipa
non in this County; it consists of
160 ACRES,
Eigliij- Acres improved, -with
good dwelling House;
Tito Rnrns, Out Houses, etc.;
A Fine Orchard.
Everything is well improved and in
good condition. A large assortment of
Farming Implements,
Three A'asscnger Coaches.
One Kuggr?
Kine Head Horses,
Cattle, Hogs, Etc.
This affords a rare chance for a man to
get a good home in the oldest settled
section in the state.
Terms favorable to one meaning busi
ness. C.A.2IIAOVIBI-:.
Notice.
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR THE
year 1882. are now due and can he paid
at my office at the Court House,
d-w tf A. M, TWOMBLY, Sheriff.
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