.- - - 0) Vol. xvhi. Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, March 14, 1883. No. 140. I iff IHl THE RIFLE. How to Use it. and How to Ruin it. One of the most important ac quirements that the owner of a gun can possess, is to know how to leave it alone. Many expert mechanics have been engaged in its construction; a crank can spoil it in one operation. "We have no advice to offer regarding the choice of a gun, except that it be pro cured , from some manufacturer with an established reputation. Do not expect to get a good weapon for little or nothing. Prop ositions to this effect, emauating from irresponsible parties, may be found in flashy advertisements; but it is always better to pay more for guns and less for acci dent policies. Do not cobble your gun. The men who made it knew what they were about, and thus have a de cided advantage of you. The worst foe of a painstaking manu facturer is the half-fledged ama teur mechanic, who, spending haif his time tampering with his gun, and most of the remainder in grumbling at the result, never succeeds in making his mark as a sharpshooter. If. a.ny important changes or repairs are necessary, have them made by a competent mechanic. In the majority of cases poor shooting is due to want of skill in the alleged marksman; he either does not know how to shoot, or cannot manage a gun or prepare amunition properly. It is easier to prevent rust than to remove it. It is also more im portant. After using, clean and oil your gun carefully and repeat this operation the succeeding day. Examine it frequently, allow no dust to gather anywhere, and do not neglect the working parts. A gun should never be left against an outside wall, nor in any other place where it is exposed to damp ness, nor in a position that may have a tendency to warp the stock. Safety is the most important requi site. It is better to shoot poorly or not at all, than to pause or be the victim of an accident. No one intends to be careless, nor will auy one plead guilty to such a charge; yet on this point the ma jority of men need admonition. Every rifleman has his own pe culiar views regarding the prepa ration and use of ammunition. Ef fective shooting may be done by following any one of several meth ods; the best results, however, are only obtainable by the practice of what some may deem evercau: tiousness. Pay attention to de tails. Every shell should have an even foundation for the primer to rest upon, in order that it may explode the instant it is struck. If the pocket of the shell is uneven the gas may escape, or a hangfire be the result. The pockets should also be of even depth and diame ter. Primers when seated, should be entered straight and pressed carefully to the bottom of the pocket, care being taken not to crush the fulminate. Improper seating of primers frequently cause even a hang or miss-fire. It is well to sort shells and lay aside those in which the primers seem to fit even too snug or loose, using them for warning shots or experimental shooting, but not in an important match. After prim ing, some assort the shells, using those with deepest pockets at the shortest range. Owing to a slight difference in thickness, metal shells are of unequal capacity some holding a few grains of powder more than others; but this does not seem to cause any variation in the flight of the bullet. It is custom ary to fill the extra space with an additional wad or two. A better elevation can be obtained by the use of shells that have been fired at least once, and are, by expan sion, better fitted to fill the cham ber. If convenient, it is well to throw the shells in water as fast as used. This softens the powder crust and renders their cleaming a compara tively easy task. A solution of cyanide of potassium will cleanse them quickly and effectively, but this is deadly poison, and is also likely to injure the shells unless applied by one who understands its use. The safe way is to use a brush and water; let them be carefully cleaned and rinsed, and thoroughly dried. A good plan is to drive nails in a board and hang the shells thereon, or they may be tied in bundles aud dried in a moderately warm oven, or by being left several hour in the hot sun. If the least moisture re mains, good shooting cannot be done. Before reloading rub the outside of the shell with a slightly oiled rag, and clean the inside of dust with a dry brush. Examine the pocket carefully, scraping out anything that may adhere to it, and see that the primer hole is un obstructed. Shells should bo carefuly scrutinized and any that show imperfection thrown aside. Sometimes a slight flaw will be visible; the shell can be rejected before bursting and a poor shot avoided. "When you make an un accountable shot examine the shell carefully, or mark and preserve it for future inspection; it may have been imperfect or improperly primed. JForest and Stream. The Passion for Dosing. Even the most confirmed "hy dropath" or "manipulationist" will admit that it is necessary some times to take medicine. The human system, under the persist ent ill-treatment that it receives on every hand, must occasionally need to be revived and restored by positive medication. The truly judicious take just as little medi cine as will suffice to keep them "in repair;" but we" see .continu ally, particularly among the less cultivated classes, a sort of reck lessness in the use of drugs, and a blind faith in any remedy adver tised as "a sure cure" by Us own ers, which is nothing less than startling. It is impossible, seem ingly, to teach such people that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure;" that correct habits ol living, though somewhat irksome, are vastly less so than the payment of doctors' bills, and the long and seldom perfect con valescence after an illness; and they have really degraded them selves by getting sick at all. In order to keep well, -people must sleep at least seven or eight hours out of every twenty-four; they must eat plain food regularly and in abundance; they must exercise freely in the open air; they must keep themselves and their sur roundings clean, and they must clothe themselves warmly and comfortably. As long as ardent spirits are allowed to be drunk so recklessly; as long as women will persist in impeding their circula and misplacing their vital organs by tight dressing; as long as the health of feminine heads is im paired by long hair, with its heat ing, absorptive and uncleanly qualities; as long as men and women will persist in sacrificing everything for fame, money, for fashion, for physical enjoyment, so long will disease and decay be awfully prevalent. Yet even they, and the most aspiring among us have not always the strength of mind to rise superior to benighted public opinion and to follow our honest convictions on the subject of health. The senate passed the house bill modifying the postal money order system so as to authorize postmasters of money order of fices, under the authority of the postmaster-general, to issue postal notes in denominations of five dol lars and under. This important bill will greatly facilitate the busi ness of sending small sums through the mails. It also authorizes the issue of money orders without cor responding advices of five dollars and less, to be on engraved paper and known as postal notes, paya ble to bearer. Sueh notes to be in valid after three months. The holder can after that time get par value by applying to tho postoffice de partment at Washington. For issuing a postal note a fee of three cents will be charged. This bill authorizes the issue of money or ders in denomination of $100 or less. None for more than $100 can be issued. The following fees are fixed for money erders: For orders not exceeding $10, 8 cents; from $10 to $15, 10 cents; $15 to $30, 15 cents; $30 to $10, 20 cents; $40 to $50, 25 cents; S50 to G0, 30 cents; SCO to $70, 35 cents; $70 to 680, 40 cents; $S0 to $100, 45 cents. P STOMACH &t &ITTERS Invalids who aro recovering vital stamina, declare in grateful terms their appreciation of the merits as a tonic, of Ho?tctter's Stom ach Bitters. Not only do eg it impart strength to tho weak, but it also corrects an irregular acid state of tho Etomach. makes the bon-els act at proper interval, gives caso to those who suffer fromhcumatic and kidney troub les, and conquers' as well as prevents fever and a rue. Tor f ale by all Druggists and Dealers generally. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purit y, strength and w holesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, aud cannot De sold In competition with the mul titude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cmif, Rovai. Baking Powder Co.. jog "Wall-st. N. Y. Notice to Gas drainers. TO PROTECT OUR PATRONS, "WE "WrLL not supply pas where the Internal plp Iiib of buildings has not been approved by our inspector. There will be no charge for Inspection. Rules Furnished on Application. ASTORIA GAS LIGHT CO. Ciias. S. Wright, C. II. Pack. Pres. Sec Astoria, March 8th, 1SS3. d-lwk For Sale. milE SLOOP, "LAST CHANCE." FOR JL particular enquire at M. Wise's store, or address G. W. Birchard, Gray's River, W. T. I" CELEBRATED IW fill ABB fj D r? ti 5 3 w B lAi Pistil 1 1 GERMAN BEMESY iroxt RHEUMATISM, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Backache, Soreness of the Chest, Gout, Quins, Sore Throat, Swell' ings and Sprains, Burns and Scalds, General Bodily Pains, Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted Feet and Ears, and all other Pains and Aches. No Preparation on earth equals Sr. Jacocs Oil as a safe, sure, simple and cheap External Bemedy. A trial entails but tho cowpantirely trifling outlay of 50 Cents, and every sns Buffer ing with pain can Iiato cheap sad poedtire proof cf It claims. Directions in EleTea Languages. S0LDBYALLDBUGGIBT8 AHD DEALEB3 HI MEDI0IKE. A. VOGELER & COM Baltimore, 3ZcL, V. S. A. It is announced that arrange ments have been completed for a daily line of stnges to connect with Northern Pacific trains, and that the line will be in operation within two weeks. The distance at present to be traveled by stage is a little more than three hundred miles, and forty-eight hours is the time required to make the dis ta nee. Columbia Chron icle. SYMPTOMS OF WORMS, The countenance Is pale nnd leaden colored, with ixcaslonal Hushes of n clr cumscribfil sjot o:i one or both cheeks; the eyes becomo dull; the pupils dilate; an azure semicircle runs along the lower eolld; the noc is irritated, swells, and sometime bleeds; a swell hue of the upper lip; occasional headache, with humming or throbbing of the cars; an unusual se cretion of saliva; slimy or furred tongue; breath very foul, particularly In the morn ing; npjHJtltc vnrlnble, sometimes vora cious with a gnawing scnvUion of tho stomach; at others entirely gone; fleeting pains in the stomach; occasional nausea and vomiting; violent pains throughout tiie abdomen; bowels irregular, at times costive; stools slimy, not unfrequently tinged with blood ; belly swollen anil hard ; urine turbid ; respiration occasionally diffi cult ami nccompnnled by hiccough ; cough sometlmesdryund convulsive; uneasy and dNturbed vlcep, with grinding of the teeth; temper variable, but generally irritable. Whenever the above symptoms aro found to exist, JK. C. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE will certainly effect a cure. In buving Vermifuge bo sure you sot the genuine DU. C. McLAN'K'S VEIOII rutJK, manufactured by Fleming llro., Hi Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. The market Is full of counterfeits You will be right if It has tho signature of Flem ing Bros, and C. McXnne. If your storekeeper docs not have the genuine, please report to us Send us a three cent stamp for -1 hand some advertising cards. FLE3I1XG BROS., Tittshnrgh, Fa. Fishermen Attention! Stttlon'.t Genuine Cape nn Oilnl Clothing. Double Long Coats, Haif Peas, Double suits. Fisherman Jumper. Fisherman Pants. Aprons, Sleevet, Itubber Booty, Blanket Shirts, SopIjh, etc. At San Francisco Prices. A Liberal Discount to the Trade. Ship Masters Supplied. II. 1'. CIIADBOURXE, Agent. On the Roadway, near Water street. HEADQUARTERS Foster's Emporium. Most Complete Stock in Astoria JV ovelties of 'all Kinds Frnita Both Foreign anil Domchtic Wines and Liquors Of Superior Brand. FOSTER'S CORNER, 0 R &2f DOCK For Sale or Rent. A HOUSE AND LOTIX WILLIAMSPORT. Will be sold cheap for cash. For par ticulars Inquire at Oregon Meat Market, of mllm GEORGE UANZ. C. H. STICKELS A. ffl. JOHNSON & Co., Dealers in SUp CtaBfllery ai Groceries CROCKERY &. CLASS WARE. Also Wholesale Dealers in Paints, Oils. Varnishes, Glass, rutty. Artists Oil and Water Colors, laint and KaLsto- iiiinc Brushes. Constantly on hand a full and choice stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries Only tho Best kept. Our stock of Crockery and Glass Ware Is the Ijnrjrest and most Complete Stock ever opened in Astoria. Consisting of Tea and Dinner Sets, Toilet Sets. Glass, Fruit, and Wnter Sets. Bar Fixtures. Ale Mugs. Ponies, Rustic Bottles Goblets, Tum blers Leironade Cups, &c, &c. Everything &old at Lowest living Rates. Quality Guaranteed. An Examination will more than repay you. Important ! ! Read OareMIy! II Hereafter all our Pure Coffees will be put up under our own private label N0NE GENUINE Unless bought of A. M. JOHNSON & CO. N. B. All goods bearing our label are guaranteed to be strictly Pure and of Best quality, and are sold by no other House. - 3K. BL PARKER, DKALKK Tit Hay, Oats, Straw. Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand Vooil Delivered to Order, Graying, Teaming and Express Business. Horses ana Carriages for Hire. DRAI.KK cr WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. FIKVT 1'IiASM MAGKUS C. 0K0SBY, Dealer In HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTER, Goods and Tools, SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON TIN 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 but first class workmen employed. A large assortment ofj SCALE? Constantly en nand TO GMERYMEN ! ORDER BOOKS, TALLY LISTS, Time and Credit Cards. iTtockbooks I LINEN NOTE and LETTER HEADS -XXD- JOB PRINTING 1 Of all kinds at lowest prices. We Guarantee Satisfaction ! Ve have new type and a large stock of first class material. J.F.HALLORAN&Co. A 31 .TOIINSOX. WILLIAM HOWE -DEALER IN- Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber. All kinds or OAK LUMBER, J GLASS, Boat Material, Etc. -SSC'-G-rtJSsSSk 1 Boats of all S&Lnds Made to Order, j -Orders from a distance promptly attended S. ARNDT & EERCHEN, ASTORIA. - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP Boiler Shop All kinds of ENGINE, CANNERY, A2TD STEAMBOAT. WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. BBKT02T STJIKET, NKJIB PARKER HOUSE, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAND IMARINE ENGINES Boiler Work, Steamboat Work, and Cannery Work a specialty. OASTISTG-S. Or all DeHcrlptlonH ninde to Order at Short Xotioe. A. D. Wass, President J. (. Hustlkk, Secretary. I. W. Case, Treasurer. Jon' Fox, Superintendent WM. EDGAR, ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. Dealer In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, Stationery and Optical Goods, Joseph Rodgers and "Wostenholm GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLER Revolvers and Cartridges. WAJLTELOI ASm-JSLGlBt Gold and Silver Watches and Chain Fine and Coarse Liverpool SALT. Tin Plate, Block Tin, Caustic Soda. For sale ex "Warehouse at Portland or Astoria by B AliFOTJK, GUTHiriE &. 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 Market Street, San Francisco Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast inuiimi AND Bracket Work A SPECIALTY. to, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. BUSINESS CAUDS. p c. jioiiDF.ar, NOTARY PUBLIC, AUOTIONEhR, COMMISSION ANI IN SURANCE AGENT. TELO F. JPAKKJEE. SURVEYOR OF Clatsop County.and City of Astoria OfDce : Chenamus street, Y.M. C.'A. hall Room No. 8. JP . WIJiTOS, Attorney and Counselor at Law. sa-OfllcG in rythlan Building. Rooms 11, 12. ASTORIA, ... - OREGON. JAY TUTXLE, M. . PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON; Office Rooms 1,2, and 3, Pythian Build ing. Residence Over J. E. Thomas' Drug Store. TCT P. HICKS, PENTIST, ASTORIA, --- - OREGON Rooms In Allen's building up stairs, comer of Cass and Sqemocqhe streets. I Q. A. BOWLBY. ATTORNEY AT LA"W. Chenamus Street. - ASTORIA, OREGOr 5f. AVEKTHEIJIER. I. "WEriTHElMEK M. WERTHEIMER & BR0. MANUFACTURERS OF FINE Havana and Domestic Cigars No. 518 .Front St. San Tranolsco Dressmaking. Plain and Fancy Sewing, Suits made in the oast Style oad Guaranteed to Pit. Mrs. T. S. Jezvett. ROO MS OVER MRS. E. S. WARREN'S.l G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Casa and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made aud repaired. Good work guaranteed. I. "W. CASE, IM PORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE TAIL DEALER IN GENEBAL HEBCHAMSE 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, Sight Axrcs improved, witli good dwelling: Honse? Two Barns, Out Houses, etc.; A fine Orchard. Everything is well improved and in good condition. A large assortment of Farming; Implements, Three rasscnger Coaches. One Kugrsr, Nine Head Horses, . Cattle, Hogs, Etc. This affords a rare chance for a man to gei a good home in the oldest settled section in the state. Terms favorable to one meaning busi ness. C. A. 2)IAGUIRK. Notice. STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR THE year 1882, are now due and can he paid at ray ofllce at the Court House. . d-wtf A. M, TWOMBLY, Sheriff.-