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' -fit V &pHe-t ' Tl ASTORIA, OBEGON: TUESDAY MARCH J3, 1KS3 H. B. Litt, of Portland, was in the city yesterday on a flying visit. Read the California storo adv. They mean business and the sale is bona Gdo. Tom Merry, the genial editor of the Sunday Orcgonian was in the city yesterday. He leaves for Portland this morning. We are indebted to Capt. Chas. F. Powell for government engineers' reports with accompanying charts of Columbia bar. " At the conclusion of Dr. lands ley's lecture last evening the associa tion tendered him a unanimous vote of thanks for his kindness. We see by the Sacramento, Cal., Record-Union of the 2nd, that Miss May Hobson, of Astoria, is visiting that city, the guest of Mrs. M. S. Grimes. We regret to hear of tho serious illness of Father Powers. He was in town about a week ago, and then complained of feeling poorly, and yesterday his condition was such as to excite apprehension. It is reported that the smallpox has broken out afresh at Weston. The mayor of Walla Walla has quaran tined that city, and tho necessity of every precaution is recognized to stay the spread of the disease. The A. 0. U. W., of this city are fast accumulating a fine solection of standard books in their library. Among the latest additions is a com plete set of Bancroft's ''Native Races of the Pacific Coast.' We were yesterday shown a relic of the days "when tho old continentals, in their ragged regimentals" battled for the infant republic, aud won from George III a recognition of American independence. It is the property of Gustav Hansen, and is a continental currency dollar, bearing date Aug. 4th, 1779; it is the first of the kind we havo seen on the coast and is a rare curiosity. Fog and sun battled for suprem. acy yesterday; about noon the sun shine had conquered all but a little gleaming atrip along the river, but soon the gray wreaths rolled in greater volume from tho southwest and wrap ped everything in shadow. The State came in, though deemed impossible; there was no movement of any kind upon the water; the river boat drop ped down at dusk, under a slow bell. The Chinese gardens on the lower part of the peninsula afford a Cood example of what patient thrift can accomplish. These industrious heathens have by care and toil trans formed unsightly hillsides into ferlile tracts of soil, now sown with every variety of vegetable and sure to bring them a handsome return. They are all at work, digging, manuring, and opeuing up fresh ground; everything is utuizea; even tne nones are pounded up and fed to tho hens, and each little cabin has half a dozen fat hogs, which at the presentprice of pork represent a considerable amount. The New Road. A stroll down the water front pre sents a good many subjects of interest and worthy of comment. Just below Trullinger's mill the canners have "built a substantial roadway forming a continuation of Concomly street. At present it runs below tho Washington Packing company's buildings and is Teing rapidly extended on a curve line to join the old county road on the bank. This road in its continuity will constitute an attractive thorough- xare. it snouia De ouut in a .perma nent manner, and if so done will be of great value. There is here a chance for a fine ocean drive, the material is at hand, plenty room, sufficient peb bles, etc., to make a substantial road bed, and the growing city needs just such an outlet. Continuing this road down to Smith's point, where it will connect with the road to Skipaaon will enable our summer visitors to take a drive throagh some of the pret tiest scenery in tho nerthwest: it will afford sure communication with our Seaside and Skipanon neighbors and be of mutual benefit to all. II. B. JLITT Has made necessary arrangements with Mrs. Warren. Due notice will be given on arrival of goods which consist of handsome, all wool, ready made Dress es and Dolmans. For Sale. A Mason &Ilamlin organ in good con cen con diteon: has been used but a short time. Hasten steps: original cost SI CO: can be bought for S110. Inquire at this of fice. 1 wk Captain Korts Convicted. The official report of the loss of the collier Tacoma was rendered at San Francisco last Saturday. After viewing at length the testimony ad duced during the investigation it goes on to state that tho evidence in rela tion to the course steered after leaving Cape Flattery is very conflicting, and inspectors arc obliged to rely entirely upon that of the first officers. The courses given bjr Korts are highly im probable under the circumstances, as he states that the ship, on passing Flattery rocks.steercd southwest, then south by east, and he could not re member changing tlie course at noon to south east by east. It was his duty to know this, as he was on deck most of the time taking courses, which the watch officers declare was steered in a draught of fifteen miles in twelve hours, which the captain admits pre vails from Cape Flattery to sixty miles south of the Columbia river, and the heave of the sea towards land would place the ship very near to tho point where she struck, allowing for the deviation of the compass which was also known by him. He states in his evidence that on a run of fourteen miles to Cape Flrttery rocks, he found the Tacoma was three miles' nearer shore than she should havo been on the course steered, and this should have warned him to give her a course more to seaward. The inspectors find that land was plainly visible on the afternoon of the 29th, at an estima ted distance from ten to fifteen miles, and conclude that if Captain Korts had consulted tho charts at the time ho would have discovered that tho vessel was out of her proper course, and nearer land than she should have been. Moreover, he had the surface of the ocean lying outside him wherein to navigate, and there was no ocasion for aud no advantage gained by being within forty miles of the coast, as the course from Cape Flattery to San Francisco is direct for forty-six or forty-seven miles, and would take him twenty-fivo or thirty miles clear of Cape Mendo cino before there was any necessity of changing. Relative to his leaving the ship the inspectors sj.y they consider he acted very unwisely and unseaman lik?. It was a grave error on his part as master, and he should not have been influenced by anybody. His plea that ho had no officer who could be trusted to go ashore is a trail one, as ho had officers of great experience and worthy of confidence. They be lieve that after he landed he did everything possible to save the Hvcb of those on the wreck, and took every means to secure assistance. The re port closes by saying that the inspect ors can arrivo at no other conclusion than that Captain Korts navigated the Tacoma, after passing Cape Flattery, with gross negligence, aud that he did not maintain that degree of discipline necessary on board of steam vessels. There being no fault found with any of his officers, nor any blame attached to them, the inspectors hold the cap tain wholly responsible, on account of this gross negligence on his part, thereby causing the loss of the steamer on the night of January 29th, and order the suspension of his license as master and pilot of steam vessels for two years. School Meeting. At the school meeting last evening the report of the committee to whom was referred the report of the clerk at the previous meeting, was read and accepted. The question of building the new schoolhousc was discussed, and it was finally decided that a schoolhousc be built of larger dimen sions than originally contemplated, the funds to be raised by procuring a loan, bonds for which will be issued. It is thought that this method will succeed in getting , schoolhouse that -will be adequate for present and future needs, without entailing an on erous tax as a preliminary to its con struction. A committeo consisting of Messrs. Upshur, Hawcs and Surpre nant was appointed to act in con junction with the directors. A I.ady Fainted on Main Street. Quite a little excitement for the mo ment yesterday afternoon was caused by the sudden fainting of a lady on Main street A doctor was at once sent for, who on arriving, pronounced the case as a severe attack of sheriffoneilism. The lady on reviving, being questioned, explained that a lricnd of hers had passed in an elegant cashmere suit, whom she had casually asked what it had cost, and being told the marvelous and hardly credible low price it was purchased at, the news that goods could possibly be sold so cheap caused the sudden indisposition which over whelmed her. It is hardly necessary to say that she has made up her mind to visit Sheriff O'XcU's Bankrupt store and see for herself how goods can pos sibljr,be bought so cheap. "Jeff," the enterprising proprietor of the Variety Chop House, is doing a rushing business. He has just complet ed the best ice house north of San Fran cisco, and intends selling ice and ice cream as soon as his apparatus arrives from Chicago. Dr. Iiindsley's Lectures. Seldom have we seen a larger or more attentive audience in Astoria than that which assembled last Sun day in the Congregational church, the occasion being the anniversary ser vices of the Y. M. C. A. After hearing the report of the secretary and treas urer, the chairman introduced Rev. A. L. Lindsley, who in an address of an hour's duration portrayed the ne cessity of such organizations, their good and practical usefulness, and urged upon his hearers the necessity of making the tenets of the society not so much a silent precept as an active duty. The keynote of his discourse was the aphorism attribtntcd to Om nipotence. "The Nation that shall net believe in Me shall perish."- The per oration was a gem of oratorio diction. He said that on the wooded heights above our city of the star were two forms, the geniu3 of patriotism, the genius of Christianity; the one ap pealed for the rights of freedom, for the appliances that perpetuate liberty and human rights; tho other in gen tler tone pleading tho cause of Chris tian progress, and the strengthening of all influence for good. At the close of the admirable lecture, it was announced that on the following even ing Dr. Lindsley would deliver a lec ture at the Presbyterian church for tho benefit of tho Y. M. C. A. Ac cordingly a small audience assem bled at that place last evening. The lecturer's theme was "An unknown inventor, author and hero." In a few graceful words of pre face the lecturer paraphrased the idea that "Peace hath hor victories no less renowned than war,' and pointed to the life of an obscure and almost forgotten "French artist, by name Bernard Pallisy. This man who lived and died three hundred years ago was an enthusiast, and passion ately devoted to art. Ho conceived beautiful designs in pottery and keramic ware, and suffered every pang of painful poverty in his inability to realize his hopes. On one occasion by menial toil he had earned enough to buy a little wood to feed the fur nace in which was baking his beloved bisque, but at the critical moment his fuel gave out; he seized an ax and smashing the furniture hurled the fragments into the furnace amid the outcries of his wife and children. By his neighbors he was looked upon as a madman, but he eventually demon strated to his country his right to be enrolled on fame's eternal bead rolL Dr. Lindsley did full justice to the character of this man and invested the history of the struggle of that soul with a charm peculiarly his own. Ho is an earnest speaker, and appeals Xo the sensibilities and sympathies of his audience. Wo understand that the proceeds will go far toward pla cmg our Astoria brauch of tho Y. M. C. A., on a secure financial basis. The Kalama Branch? A New York dispatch of tho 10th says: Vice-President Oakej informed a reporter that the contract for the road between Portland and Ka lama has been signed with J. B. Mont gomery & Co. Length 40 inilas, to be completed September 1st. The Co lumbia river will be crossed by an iron ferryboat capable of carrying thirty cars at once, and which has been ship ped in sections to Portland, to arrive September 1st. The ferry will be worked like that at Havre de Grace on tho Pennsylvania road some years ago. iiesides this road thero now re mains 288 miles m Montana, which, when completed, will give through connection from Lake Superior to Portland. Over 100 miles of this has been graded, and all will be completrd by September. "What ia Needed. Wide West is to bo put on a Tin daily route between this city and As toria, leaving here at about 5 a. m., and Astoria at about 3 p. M., making the round trip each day. This is what is needed. The little tub that 13 running is a nuisance and an aggrava tion; makes passengers seasick. With tho new arrangements, peoplo cau go to Astoria, havo a few hours to spend, and return the same day, which will be a great convenience. Standard. "IV A DECLINE." Dr. It. V. Pierce: Dear Sir Last fall ray daughter was in a decline and every nouy tnougnt she was going in to the consumption. 1 got her a bottle of your "Favorite Prescription," and it cured her. Mrs. MARY HINSON, Of all druggists. Montrose, Kan. Boston Brown bread every Saturday at F. B. Elberson's bakery. A good housekeeper wants employ ment in a private lamily. Apply at Pioneer Restaurant, At Carl Adler's may be found all the latest sheet music, the most popular waltzes, dance music, etc. Shoal water bay evsters: fresh every day, at Frank Fabre's. Sheriff 0' Unprecedented Success Such, an immense quantity of Goods disposed of in so short a spaoe of time. Never before known in the annals of the Pa cific Coast. Goods and Prices speak for themselves when once seen Crowded From Mom fill flight I Arrival of new goods daily We Defy Competition! SHERIFF O 3MEILS Corner Cencoraly aud Main Streets, LOOK OUT FOlt OUR School Record. In addition to the list already i ub lished, of seven pupils of Miss Field's school who were neither absent nor tardy last month and whose sfanding exceeded 1)0, the following names from the other schools should bo men men teoned: miss badollet's school. Kate Kindred, Aunic Smith, Oscar Berendes, Charlie Heilbom, Annie O'Neal, Carrie Vaughn, Eddie Pitkin, DeWitt Clinton, Mamie Herbert, Walter Foley, Helen Monteith, Jen nie McClanahan. Mamie Sutton and Hila Tucker. T. K. COOK'S SCHOOL. Emma Devol, Grace Carruthcrs, Lucy Nichols, Richard Prael, Josie Bryce, Alice Stockton, Hattie Dun ning, Dais3' Goodull, Zoe Carrulbers, Lily Swan, Olga Heilborn, Katie Mc Kcan, Lizzie Grounds, Frank Crang, Charlie Callender. Wooil Chopper "Wanicd. Men who want to contract for cutting timber into cord-wood can get a chance for a contract by calling on ,Ia. Hei i.. Uper Astoria. t'sL'Tiil in (lie Family. We usually leave it to Doctors to recommend medicines, but Parker's Giugur Tonic has been so useful in our family in relieving sickness and suffering that w ? cannot say too much in its praise. Sulan Anjitx. Shiloh's Vltalizer is what ynu need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 7." cent per Iwmle. Sold by W. E. Dement For the genuine J. II. Cutter old Bourbon, and the best of wines, liquors and San Francisco beer, call at the Gem opposite the bell tower, and see Camiw Wll'SlO bell. If health and beauty youd maintain, And keep your breath a perfect charm, Use SOZODOXT with might and main ; For it alone prevents the harm That mars a woman's teeth and breath And leaves her mouth as dark as death. All the patent medicines advertied ; in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc can be bought at the lowest price, at. I. V. Conn's drug store, opposite Ocident hrtel, Astoria. Rawling's fruit moved from the building next E. street The Peruvian syrup lias cured thou sands who wercsutfering from dyspep sia, debility, liver complaint, boils, hu mors, female complaints, etc. Pamph lets free to any address. Seth V. Fowl j &bon- joston. Fancy soaps and perfumery of all kinds can be found at J. "V. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident hotel. Brace up the whole system with King of the Blood. See Advertbement. A sure cure for impoverished blood, pimples, and sallow complcction, is Brown's Iron Bitters. It will produce a healthy color, smooth skin, and "is absolutely not injurious. Easter cards in beautiful variety at Carl Adler's. Furnished rooms to rent at Mrs. P. .7. Goodman's, corner Concomloy and Madison streets. The youthful color, beauty and lus tre are gradually restored to gray hair by Parker's Hair Balsam. AO, W "' nn vVln clSr& Sel1 r' CC,,t and S1 1)0ttleS- . A. gnimi , on .Main lloal. D.ivls & Co Wholesale Agents, Neil's ! i i ASTORIA, OREGON. NEW PRICE LIST. A Competent Watchmaker And engraver at Carl Adler's. All work warranted. Bepairing a spe cialty. Tho Astoria Ztlnrble Works. The proprietor will furnish plans and designs when required for all cemetery work, curbing, walls, coping, etc. Slate can seamers for eanneries. iVitrous Oxide Gas. rainless extraction of teeth at Dr. LaForcc's dental rooms over 1. W. Case's store. Furnished Cooms to Kent At Mrs. street near Denny Curran's. On Cass Congregational church. j Frank Fnhrc'.s Oyster ami Chop House. Those wishing a nice plate of Eastern or isiioaiwnter hay oysters cooked, in any style, or an early bieakfat before going nbnnid the boat, should call and see him. Fresh Eastern and Shoalwater hay oysters received by every steamer. Oyi!trx! Oj'Hters!! A I Frank Fabre's; in every Fresh from the beds every day. style Coorf Tor Rabies, With a baby at breast nothing is so useful for quieting my own and baby's nerves as Parker's Ginger Tonic It prevents bowel complaints, and is bet ter than any stimulant to give strength and appetite. A Newark Mother. r.Iother-s! rKotlicrn!! Mothers!! 1 Are you disturbed atnight andbroken of your rest by a sick child suffering and crying with tne excruciating pain of cutting teeth ? If so, go at once and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, it will relieve the poor littlw suf ferer immediately depend upon it; there is no mistake about it There is not a mother on earth who has ever used it, who will not tell you at once that it will regulate the bowels, and I rtV' v-j v w.v, wwy u. ww ive rest to me mother, and reuei and health to the child. operating like magic, ' It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and nleaAZiiit to the taste, and is the ore- scription of one ot the oldest and best icmaic. pnysiciuiis aim uurecs 111 uiu United States. S'lld everywhere. 25 cents a bottle. A Happy Thought. It was a happy thoughtthat led to the production of a concentrated fruit syr up, so harmless in its nature that it may be given either to the mother or her babe, relished alike by both, and of such wonderful efficacy that all who iaKe it xeei origincr and uappier. v . r,. Portland Oregon. riijsieians' prescriptions carefully compounded day or night at J. W. Conn's drm: store, opposite Occident Hotel. Lidies aud all sufferera from neu ralgia, hysteria1 and kindred com plaintswill find without a rival Brown's Iron Bitters. Cold boiled ham, brown bread and Boaton baked beans at "Jeffs'' Variety Chop House every "tehf, nearStephans Theatre sign of the red and green light. Open all night. Boston Baked Beans at "Jeffs" Va riety Chop House every night Baby carriages, twenty-five differ ent styles, at Carl Adler's. Hallo! Where are you coins? Why to Frank Fabre's for a pan roast. I'. .1. Goodman, on Chenamus street has ju.st received the latest and most fashionable style of gents and ladie loots, shoes, etc Agent in Astoria for the famous Morrow shoes. o-mii in. iiwMi w; uement as u. win xurmsn anyone wisii- M.UUI lias been re- iiirSvrnnof Ki"!i Iriftl hnttln f rp nf C. B. COOPER, GENERAL MERCHANDISE. THE THE Z.SJLDZ2TG Dry Goods Clothing House OF ASTOEXB,. Eeceivecl a consignment of Ladies Cloaks, Dolmans, Circulars and Ulsters from a manufacturer that must be closed out in the the next 20 days at half price, CONSISTING OF SEAL PLUSH CLOAKS REDUCED! EHADAME SATIN DOLMANS SEDUCED! BLACK DIAGONAL DOLMANS EEDUCED! SATEEN SURRAH DOLMANS REDUCED! CDRCULARS, ULSTERS & WRAPS REDUCED! 5F"This sale is genuine and bona fide and to satisfy the public we would wish an inspection of these goods as to price and quality. I 2C Xa S"3?03BL3E3 s F"V7 wrm KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS . D. A. McINTOSH, THE LEADING MERCHANT TAILOR Xew stock of Foreign and American CASSIMERES. TWEEDS, Etc.. of the NEWEST PATTERNS. HATS! Special attention is directed to the latest shapes in soft and stiff JlaLs. Xobby Young Men's Jlats. Gent's Furnishing Goods I A full line of Men's Underwear. A fine assortment of Neck wear; Hosiery, Dress Shirts, Gloves, etc., etc. CLOTHING. I Men's and Boy's Dress Suits, Business Suits and Overcoats. I OCCIDENT BLOCK, - ASTORIA, OREGON. The Old Veteran. Joe Charters, Astoria's tonsorial art ist is fitting up afinenew establishment next to Frank Fabre's. Past reputa tion a guarantee of good work. "Come and see me." For Hale. A sloop which will carry five or six tons Is m good order. Also one Bain sprinc wacon.with two seats: is as good as new, would makg an excellent farm. wagon, r or particulars enquire 01 X. JOIIAXSEX. Astoria, March 3, 1883. 2vk That Hacking Cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it Sold by W. E. DemenL Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by W. E. Dement Domestic Exports. The receipts-of certain articles of Or egon produce from January 1st, 1883. to February 28th, inclusive, have been as follews: Flour, qr sks... .. . "Wheat, ctls Oats, ctls .............. .- . Salmon, bbls ..... . hf bbls 57,46 3.357 30.432 94 9Z 10,124 34 PKgs ADPles, 3, itipe. bxs. 5,798 53 Butter, pkns Fotatoes. sks-.... Wool, bales ...... Hides. No .... Tallow. pkRS........-.. Beer, bbls Hay. bales Quicksilver, flasks... Fruit, Dried, pkgs Leather, pkgs......... Hops, bales... ........ Hams, pkgs.......... Cheese, cs...... Flaxseed, sks Corn. ctls.. . Canned Goods, cs... Lard, pkgs...... ... 7.793 543 8.109 4C0 5 23 73 4.375 199 227 40C 11 COl s KA IXL I BUILDING, ASTORIA. Colombia River Exports. SniPMEJfTS FOREIG2f. ItECAriTULATIOIf JANUARY 'S3. 291,878 bus. wheat $ 30C.310 50,257 bbls flour. ...... 257,17tj Total, 8 cargoes., S 563.4SG RECAPITULATION' FEBRUARY. Wheat, ico.906 bus., value $ 179.108 Flour, 23,41-0 bbls., " 144,493 Total, 5 cargoes S 323.691 .31 ARCH. 3 To Queenslown per Mary Hogarth. From Tortland 32,101 fius wheat S37.000 3 To Quecnstoicn per Berwick Laic. From Portland 6C.406 bus wheat . ' Astoria 7.820 " " . .S73,G50 ... 8,937 $82,587 50,910 ,.-701.1 ... 7.SG2 Totals 74,226 7 To Valparaiso per Kioto. From Portland 509.J28 ft lumber 7 To Qucenstown per Trevelyan. From Portland 14,183 bbls flour ..... ' Astoria 1,572 - " Totals.. 15,735 - $78,777 9 To Queenstown perJeante Landlas. From Portland G3.92G bus wheat $6(5,103 " Astoria 10.037 " " 11,040 Totals 73,9(53 $77,203 10 To Lirerpco' per Henry Villard. From Portland 13,766 bbls flour .. " 0,770 bus wheat.. " As'oria 9.077 bbls flour .. ' " 2.40t bus wheat.. SC8AS 7,720 .. 47,054 2.C44 Totals 22,813 bus wheat, 9,174 bbls flour$12J.S53 Sleepless lights, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure, is the remedy for you. Sold by W- E. De ment Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Bem edy. Price 50 cents. Masai Injector free. For sale by W. E. Dement Have you tried a stew or pan roast as Frank Fabre cooks it? Orderoneand you'll thank us for the advice. A