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Astoria, Oregon. Friday Morning, March 23, .1883
No. 148.
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The Central and Southern Pa
cific railroads were constructed
chiefly by Chinese labor. There
was no con trovers' about this plan
of construction. The railroad
companies wanted to push the
construction of the roads rapidly.
There was not a laboring force in
this part of the country which was
available to do the work. At least,
that was the view which these
companies took of the situation.
No attempt was made to import
and others. There was a
surplus of Chinese laborers in the
country. Something like a thou
sand were landed on every incom
ing steamer from China. This
army of Chinese laborers camped
along the line of the railroads.
They were cheap laborers in one
season and dear in another. Few
of these received more than a
dollar a day, out of which sum they
lived and laid up money. But in
all these great armies, numbering
first and last on the two roads
probably not less than 20,000 per
sons, not one of them ever settled
down on the line of the road as an
agriculturist, or created a home
stead for himself. He did not
want a homstead, nor anything
else but the silver dollar every day
for his labor. In this respect he
was a cheap man; in the other he
was not. He created no business
for the railroad, he opened no
farms, made no improvements,
built no towns or villages, but left
the great thoroughfare to the
desolation of the wilderness as
soon as his work was done and he
had received his pay. The result
has been that there have been
great spaces of waste country
along the line of these roads.
Some of it was not fit for immedi
ate settlement; much of it was. If
Scandinavian immigrants had built
these roads, their labor would have
been as cheap at the outset as that
of the Chinese, or nearly so, and
the greater part of these would
have been converted into settlers,
using the very money which they
had received from the railroad
companies to create business for
them at a future day.
That these propositions are sub
stantially true we have only to take
account of the latter experiment
of the Northern Pacific Railroad
company, who tried the experi
ment of Chinese labor on the west
ern, or Pacific end of that road,
and tried the experiment of white
labor on the other end. That
company found that the Chinese
laborer was not a cheap man at
the outset as compared with
Portugese and Scandinavians. The
Chinese were like the locusts.
They left the country desolate
where they had been. Of course,
they made no permanent homes,
secured no homesteads and opened
no farms. The Northern Pacific
Railroad company, having large
tracts of land to sell, invited white
immigration; they offered employ
ment along the line of the road;
the' offered cheap and productive
lands to every white laborer who
was inclined to secure a farm.
The result was that the white im
migrants were inspired to do their
best. They worked, says one ob
server, like Trojans. They made
extensive settlements. The result
is that a chain of settlements is
extending along the great stretch
of the Northern Pacific on all the
good land. These settlements are
creating business for the road,
and they are giving an additional
Talue to the unsettled lands.
It is a fair inference that this
latest railroad experiment is by
far the best. The Chinese laborer
was available for a time when
RAILROAD EXPERIMENTS
POPULATION.
there was a pinch in the labor
markpt. But experiments have
shown that he is not the most
available laborer in the construc
tion of railroads in the long run.
This is not a new discovery. It
is the old theory confirmed by
fresh evidence. His creative pow
er is only temporary. He stops
short of creating the homestead,
the farm and the town. His val
ue ceases just where the fcreater
value of the white immigrant be
gins. The latter creates a chain
of farms and homesteads along the
line of the Northern Pacific Rail
way. The Chinese left the line of
railroad which they had assisted to
create, to solitude and desolation.
It was only at a later day that
white immigrants distributed
themselves slowly along the lines,
where if an earlier initiative had
been taken it is probable that for
every ten settlers now on the
ground there would have been one
hundred if a different policy. had
prevailed. In the construction of
the Central Pacific Railroad there
was the pressing necessity of
haste. The cheapest laborers who
would go about the work were
employed, and these no doubt met
in a satisfactory way that particu
lar nmnro-Anov TW. nt i lntnr dav
there was no difficulty in distrib
uting something like twenty thou
sand white laborers along the line J
of the Northern Pacific, and in j
demonstrating by a direct experi-1
ment that they were the cheapest
and in all respects the most satis
factory laborers. Bulletin.
Short Bits.
Cassius M. Clay, whose horaef
has been in Kentucky for a long
life, claim that forests not only re
tain water, but directly affect rain
fall. In early times the loss of a
crop of corn from drought in Ken
tucky was unusual; now it is fre
quent. Germany is burying its tele
graph wires, and has already com
pleted an elaborate system of sub
terranean cables from Konigsburg
to Strasburg and from Linden to
Breslau, connecting 250 German
towns. The system cost 10,000,
000, and is working admirably.
Five per cent, profit on the
money invested satisfies the owner
of a Belgian woolen mill, lie
pays only a third of one per cent.
taxes and gets his coal delivered
at the mill for 2.30 a ton. The
highest wages paid are $12 to
some of the overseers. The aver
ages for seventy hours' labor a
week is only $4 to $5.
About four thousand boats and
twenty-five thousand fishermen are J
engaged in the sardine industry
on the French coast. There are
about two hundred factories, in
which fifteen thousand to seven
teen thousand women are em
ployed. A good catch for a boat
would be twenty-five thousand
fish a day, for which they get
about thirty-five francs a thou
sand. At the ropewalk in Bath, Me.,
the spinners wind huge skeins of
manilla hemp around them, catch
a thread or two of it upon the
hook, and as the spindle whirls
walk slowly backward down the
length, spinning as they go, and
leaving before them a long twisted
strand. Every twenty minutes
they disappear from sight, and are
seen as far as the eye can reach
coming into view down the dimly
lighted walk, nearly a mile away.
Thirty or more trips a day make a
wand, and every wand is a half
mile, and every day each spinner
walks fifteen miles and spins seven
miles of strands.
The youthful color, beauty and lus
tre are gradually restored to gray
hair by Parker's Hair Balsam.
Fair, of Nevada, says a "Wash
ington correspondent, is the richpst (
senator; Harris, of Tennessee, is
the poorest; Sherman, of Ohio, is
the leanest; David Davis, of Illi
nois, the fattest; Butler, of South
Carolina, the handsomest; MoDill, (
of Iowa, the ugliest; Mahone, of
Virginia, the most heterodox, and
McMillan, of Minnesota the most
orthodox. Senator Ingalls, of
Kansas, is the best debater, and
Don Cameron, of Pennsylvania, the
poorest; Van Wyck, of Nebraska,
the wittiest, and Mitchell, of Penn
sylvania the dullest; Bayard the
most scholarly, and Plumb the
least so; Morgan, of Alabama,
talks the most, and Johnson, of
Virginia, the least; Saulsbury, of
Delaware, is the tallest, and
Sawyer the shortest; Edmunds is
the best lawyer; Davis, of "West
Virginia, the best business man;
Logan the most noted general,
and Frye, of Maine, the most
eloquent orator.
Jii Bloomington, 111., there are
thirty-two saloons, and a popula
tion of nearly 20,000. The fee is
$50 a month, or $G00 a year, and
this brings into the city $19,200 a
year, or nearly one-third the whole
revenue. The saloons are
said to
be orderly, and generally in the
hands of substantial men.
POWOER
Absolutely Pure.
Tills powder never varies. A marvel of
purity, strength and wholesomeuess. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and
cannot tc sold in. companion with the mul
titude of low test, short weight, alum or
phosphate powders. Sold only in cntw,
UOYAI. IIAKINO POWDKItfO.. ICG Wall-st.
N.Y.
Mfc w 8T05XACH &
Invalids who aro recovering vital stamina,
declare in prateful terms their appreciation
of tho merits as a tonic, of Hostetter's Stom
ach Bitters. lptonldoei it impart Etrencth
to tho weak, hut it also corrects an irregular
acidstatoof tho stomach, makes the bowels
act at proper intervals, gives ease to those
who suffer from rheumatic and kidney troub
les, and conquers as well as prevents fever
and ague.
For sale by all Drugitists and Dealers
generally.
BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS!
TAS. MAC03IBEIt
Has opened a
Temperance Billiard Parlor
Next to Geo. "W. Hume's Store.
Fresh Eastern and Shoalwater Bay
Oysters in every Style
FINEST CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
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fig!
9B MSKfiS rrHpit.
Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate ; Ties, Cakes
Sandwiches, etc., at the Counter.
Also In connection with the Parlor
A Fine Shooting Gallery.
OTFTZMIR
SUP Bill
L. IBb tin
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G3S3fe0
TfcAPS r:-lASlK,
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FOR
RHEUMATISM
J
Neuralqia, Sciatica. Lumbago,
Backache, Soreness of the Chest,
Gout, Quinsy, 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 en earth equals Sr. Jacocs Oil
u a tofe, sure, simple and cheap External
Bemedy. A trial entails but the ccwporaiiTely
txifilcg outlay of 50 Cents, and erery one suffer
ing with pain can haTo cheap and podtlre proof
of 1U claims.
Directloni in Herea Languages.
BOLD BY ALLDBUGOISTS AHD DEALEBS
IHMEDIOISE.
A. VOGELER & CO.,
Baltimore, 20d., V. S. A.
A new fabric, recently patented,
is paper woven into matting for
doors, rugs, borders, window
shades, chair seats, table covers,
etc. These goods are much ad
mired, and it is claimed that they
sre much more durable than straw
matting, and can be supplied at
prices that will insure their sale.
It is proposed to form a company
to manufacture the goods in Hart
ford, Conn.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.
Palu lu. the right hide, under edge o!
ribs, Increasing on pressure; sometimes
the pain is on the leftside; the patient U
rarely able to lie on the left side; some
times the pain Is felt under the shoulder
and la sometimes taken for Rheumatism
in the arm. The stomach is affected with
loss of appetite and sickness ; the bowels
In general arc costive, sometimes alter
nating with laxity; the head is troubled
with pain.accomnanled with n dull, heavy
sensation In the back part. There Is gener
ally a considerable loss of memory, accom
panied with a painful sensation of having
left undone something which ought to
have been done. A slight, dry cough is
sometimes attendant. The patient com
plains of weariness and debility; he is
cosily startled ; his feet are cold or burn
ing, and he complains of a prickly sensa
tion of the skin; his spirits are low, and.
although lie is satisfied that exercise would
bo beneficial to him, yet he can scarcely
summon up fortitude enough to try it.
If you have any of the above symptoms,
you can certainly be cured by the use of
the genuine UK. C. McLANE'S XIVKIt
PILLS.
When you buyMcLnne'a Pills, InsLst
on having Bit. C. McLA'l?S CELK
IlKATED LIVER, PILLS, made by Flem
Inj llros., Pittsburgh, ln.
If you can not get the genuine DR.
C. aicLAXlTS L.IVKK PILLS, send us
JJ5 cents by mail, and we will send them
to you.
FLEMING BROS.. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Important ! !
fceatf Carefully 1 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 bearing our
label are guaranteed to be strictly
Fore and of Best quality, and
are sold by no other House.
ASTORIA MARBLE WORKS.
DAVID KKLXAV,
Proprietor,
Manufacturer ol American and Italian
marble monuments and head stones. Ceme
tery lots enclosed with curbimr. walls and
coping or stone posts and iron railing. Prices
and designs furnished to persons at a dis
tance, sausiacnon guaranteed, btaie can
seamers lor cannery use.
ASTORIA, OREGON
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A St. JOHNSON. C. IT. STICKELS
A. EL JOHNSON & Co.,
Dealers in
CROCKERY & CLASS WARE.
Also Wholesale Dealers In
Paints Oils. Varnishes, Glass,
Puttj-. Artists' Oil and Water
Colors. Paint and Kalso
itiine Brushes.
Constantly on hand a full and choice stock
of Staple and Fancj Groceries Only tho
nest nujiu
Our stock of Crockery and Glass
Ware is the Larsest and most Complete
Stock ever opened in Astoria.
Consisting of
Tea and Dinner Sets Toilet Sets. Glass.
rnut, and Wsiter beta. ar mures. A.e
Mugs. Ponies, Rustic Bottles Goblets, Tum
blers Lit:onnue nips, &c , &c.
Everything sold at Lowest Living Rates.
Quality Guaranteed.
An Examination will more than repay you.
LOEB & CO.,
jobiieks rx
WINES,
LIQUORS,
AND
CIGARS.
AGENTS FOR THE
Best San Francisco HousesZand
Eastorn Distilleries.
SAU goods sold at San Francisco Prices.
JLVIX STREET,
Opposite Parker Ilouse, Astoria, Oregon.
W. E. DEMENT & CO.
OEfcTTGEST'S.
ASTORIA. - - - OREGOX
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions? carefully Compounded,
MAGNUS C. CROSBY,
Dealer in
HARDWARE, IROM, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PLUMBERS ASD STEAM FITTER0
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON TIN AHD COPPER,
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnisbing Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP
PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING
Done with reatness and dispatch,
Noni' but Hrst cla.,i workmen employed.
.V larse assortment ol
SCALE?
Constantly on hand
Fishermen Attention!
Siillon's Genuine Cape Ann
Oiled Clothing.
Double Long Coats, Half Peas,
Double suits.
FiHlirrruan Tutnprr.
FlHherman Panta.
AprniiN. S.leeveH, Jtubber Boots,
Blanket -JShlrtn. Socks, etc.
At San Francisco Prices.
A Liberal nNoount to the Trade.
Ship Masters Supplied.
II. 1. CHADHOURXE, Agent.
On the ltoadway. near Water Street.
Drugs and Chemicals
Prescriptions carefully compounded
Day or Night.
J. E. THOMAS, fe
DRUGGIST
and fy
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Pharmacist, i
astoriaVo'
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A o &
WILLIAM HOWE
-DEALER
Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber.
All kinds ol
OAK LUMBER, j
GLASS,
Boat Material, Etc.
j Boats of all lEZinds Made to Order, j
a
-Orders from a distance promptly attended tor Andatlsfactioii guaranteed in all cases.
S. APwNDT & JFERCHEN,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
The Pioneer Machine Shop
BLACKSMITH
SHOP'
AVn V-3L
Dunur onop t
All kinds or
ENGINE, CANNERY,
XSD
STEAMBOAT WOEK
Promptly attended to.
A specialty made of repairing
CANNERY DIES,
FOOT OFJLAFAYETTE STREET.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
BEirrox Stbket, Near Parker House,
A8TORIA. - OREGON.
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS.
LMDiMARHMB
Boiler Work, Steamboat Work,
and Cannery Work a specialty.
Ofall Descriptions made to Order
at Short Notice.
A. D. "Wass, President.
J. G. HusTLKit, Secretary.
I. W. Cask, Treasurer.
John Fox, Superintendent
WEI. EDGAR,
ASTORIA, ... OREGON,
Dealer In
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
Stationery pnd Optica! Goods,
Joseph Rodjjers and AVosteniiolm
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLER
Revolvers and Cartridges.
WAXTHAM AND T.Iflf
Gold and Silver Watches and Chain
Fine and Coarse Liverpool
SALT.
Tin Plate. Block Tin, Canntle Soda.
For sale ex "Warehouse at Portland
or Astoria by
BALFOUR, G1IT1IBIJR & CO.
dtf Portland, Or.
IT PAYS
TO TRADE WITH ME !
"WHO?
FRANK ELBERSON,
SeasifleBaiery & Confectionery.
Because my Goods are the Best,
and Always Fresh.
Cakes Candies etc., furnished for "Wedding
parties, on short notice, and guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction.
Cake ornamenting a specialty.
Opposite C. IV. Home's.
;aMMcW .jees - -r -.-.
H3IBiSa
5S?
For Sale or Rent.
A HOUSE AND LOTIN WILLIAMSPORT.
Will be sold chpap for cash. For par
ticulars Inquire at Oregon Meat Marker, of
mllm GEORGE ANZ.
IX-
AND
Bracket Work
A SPECIALTY.
BUSI2TESS CAUDS.
Tjl C. IlOIiDEX,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AND IN
SURANCE AGENT.
qELO X- PAKK22H.
SURVEYOR OF
Clatsop Count-, and City of Astoria
Office :-Chenamus street, Y.M. C. A. hall
Room No. 8.
"O 1. WISTOS,
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
0BOtSiee in Pythian Building. Rooms 11, 12.
ASTORIA, --- - OREGON.
TAX TIITTiE. 31. .
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office Rooms l , 2, and 3. Pythian Build
ing. Residence Over J. E. Thomas' Drug
Store.
"O P. HICKS,
PENTIST,
ASTORIA, - -- - OREGON
Rooms in Allen's building up stairs, corner
of Cass and Sqemocqhe streets.
J . - ' -
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Chenamus Street. - ASTORIA, OREGOJ-
Dressmaking.
Plain and Fancy Sewing,
Suits made in tho best Style and
Guaranteed to Fit
Mrs. T. S. Jewett.
ROOMS OVER MRS. E. S. "WARREN'S.!
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSM1TH1NG,
At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
LEATHERS BROS.
BOAT BV1XDERS,
Up Stairs
Over Arndt &. Ferchen's Shop.
Call and examine the work we aro doing
and see the wood we are using, before mak
ing a trade elsewhere.
FIRST-CLASS WORK A SPECIALTY.
FOR SHE !
I offer for sale my ranch near Sfcipa
non in this County; it consists of
160 ACRES,
Eighty Acres iinprored, with
good dwelling Ilouse;
Two Barns, Out Souses, ctc.
A Fine Orchard.
E'erytliing is well improved and in
good condition. A large assortment of
Fanning Implements,
Three Xasscnger Coaches.
One Buggy,
Kinc Bead Horses,
Cattle, Bogs, Etc.
This affords a rare chance for a man to
gel a good home in the oldest settled
section in the state.
Terms favorable to one meaning busi
ness. c. a. niAimaE.
SOLID GOLD
JEELET,
Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astcria.
55r"All goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HAN EN, JEWELER.
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