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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (April 27, 1883)
C4) g!fre gniltj storiatu ASTORIA, OREGON: FKIDAY APRIL 27. 1SS3 The Astoria Railroad. Henry Villard since coming to the northwest this last time has talked to the principal communi ties; to Portland, to Astoria through its chamber of commerce, and to the Sound. He has told his plans, and given his ideas with a degree of fairness. He is enti tled to credit in this respect thathe has so far done all that he prom ised. "We do not recall a single unfulfilled promise. Of course it is impossible for a man in his posi tion to positively predicate or defi nitelv set dates: he cannot special ize: in all he says he must keep in mind the fact that other com munities are jealous of any faror or attention he might be disposed to show, and that his interests pre clude any thing beyond a dollars and cents view of matters. In telling our Astoria chamber of commerce for instance, that if the road would pay he would build it, and if it didn't he wouldn't, he told Astorians nothing they didn't know already. But it was news that he had the money ready to build the road between here and Forest Grove, and that if his com pany concluded not to build the road he would not stand in the way of the forfeiture of the grant. That last clause doesn't amount to much anyhow. But that is a mat ter that doesn't call for present discussion. It is about as certain as a thing can be that the en- gineering party which is now on the Nehalem will report favorably. Yc do not see how they can do otherwise. The country is a mag nificent one, the timber unsur passed in quality or quality on this northwest coast, the grade an easy one, and the probabilities in the way of traffic such as would justify the expenditure entailed by the building of sixty miles of railway. It is our opinion that the road will be built. Its effect upon our city and surrounding country is something that needs no comment. Astoria is now in as prosperous condition as any community in the Union. Her position is assured, the building of the railroad will bring additional population into the county; there will be a shifting and settling to the new order of things; prices will be changed in some lines of trade, competition will be a little keener in others, and in general the fact of being the terminus of a lino will be a help to our city. As to real estate we are of those who be lieve property is about as high now as is good for the place. While the price of real estate is always an index to the prosperity of a place yet, it is not always to the common interest of a community to have " it reach prices not war ranted by present size nor imme diate probabilities. Property is too high in Portland, Villard's Wednesday speech will tend to make it still higher. While this is well enough for individuals, yet in a wider sense it does not add to the material prosperity of the place. On the whole Astoria is to be congratulated on the outlook, and now if our salmon fisheries were on a basis of more apparent per . manence we know of nothing wanting to make it the city that it should be always excepting the improvement of the bar, a subject that must be kept prominent and continually agitated in season and out of season, till congress does its duty, and the commerce of the Columbia flows unvexed to the sea. The Boston Herald saj's that the politicians who imagine that the tariff question can be dodged or postponed until after the next presidential election are reckoning without their hests. The people can get along for the neit term with a Republican or a Democrat in the white house, but they can't get along without tax reduction, and they don't intend to try. The Oil City Derrick dislikes the new word, "dude," and thinks the older fortn, "squirt," more ap propriate. Another paper thinks "fool" about covers the case, while & third thinks the good old biblical term, "ass," is better. A signal station is to be estab lished on the summit of Mount Whitney, Cal., the highest point in U. S. territory. A Washington correspondent says: "The guard of soldiers which is maintained at Garfield's grave has been made the subject of newspaper comment and criti cism, and brings to mind the fact that there is a mystery surround ing the tamb of Abraham Lincoln. Years ago grave-robbers attempted to steal the body, but Elmer Washburne, who was then chief of the secret service, so stationed his men that the ghouls were caught in the very act. There is no guard utcr jumuuiusgravc, yuu ma on, i t: i -. l: the secretary of "war, said recently that it is so thoroughly protected that be is absolutely certain that the remains of his distinguished father could never be stolen. The attempt to steal the body brought about the present means of protec tion, "which, are known to but three persons. With thorn rests the secret, but it is said that in a short time it will be imparted to Colonel Rockwell, who was one of G.u fieldsmost intimate friends, for use at the latterls final resting place." Does the increasing transfer of iron from the interior to the sur face of the earth, asks JCnowledge, exercise any sensible meteorologi cal influence? Is it in any marked way influential on electric cur rents, and thence does it affect magnetic storms? This is a ques tion, whicli needs a little thought to answer safely. The develop ment of railways and the almost universal substitution of iron for wood wherever it is practicable to use that metal, must surely exer cise a decided influence of its own." Every year more and more of the iron formerly buried deep in the earth is spread upon its surface, and it is reasonable to asume that, electrically at least, some effect is produced. The land league is in session in Philadelphia. It is composed of freft Americans of Irish descent from all parts of the Union, is de scribed by Boyle O'Reilly as be ing the parliament of a people uithout a country, and it is the largest gathering of that organiza tion ever held on this side of the Atlantic. The Boston Commercial says: "The theory that the rainfall or water-power of the United States has.been affected in any way by the destruction of forests is devoid of foundation in fact. We have investigated the matter carefully, and there is no truth in it." Bismarck wants to buy 10,000, 000 acres of land in Mexico, whereon to found a German colo ny, which would retain allegiance to the mother country. An airing of the "Monroe doctrine" is now in order. r Florida is the latest state to clamor for a division of territory, California, Tennesse and Michigan have long demanded segregation. Thk newest idea in the news paper Hue is the establishment of an organ in "Washington "to advo cate compulsory education." NEW TO-DAY REGULARAUGTIONSALE SATURDAY, 10. A.M. 1 Will Sell at Mj Auction Rooms, Two dozen Bar-room Chairs, Seven Uar-room Tables, One 8-day Clock. One Larce Mirror, A lot of liar Decanters, Tumblers and Beer Mugs. Seven Fine Pictures. Also balance of Bankrupt Stock of Men's and Boy's Cloilnng, .Ladies' Cloaks, etc., etc. E. C. HOLDEN, d2t Auctioneer. Net Found BETWEEN POINT ELLIS AND SCAR borougb hill, ou the morning ol the 26th about 200 fathoms net. Corks branded W. Owner can have the same by annlnnji to Otto Johansen, White Star Packing Co., proving property and paying charges, It TO GRAY'S HARBOR. THE STEAMER GEN. MILES. OF THE LS.N.Co.,will sail lor Cray's Harbor, Oa TUESDAY, May 8th. J. H. D.GRAY, Agent. Notice. AS A REPORT HAS BEEN CIRCULATED among the fishermen on the Columbia river, that the undersigned has appropriated and used several hundred fathoms new web with lines, and floats, together wlUi other eflects, the property of others ; as this re port circulated through deviltry and jeal ous by evil-minded men, and endangers my life in the pursuit of my legitimate business, I hereby announce that a liberal reward will be given to anyone who can reveal, and with legal evidence prove the originator of said report, that he may receive due'punish ment for defamation of character. P.O.NOHLING, Fisherman. Astoria, April 2Uh, 18S3. lwk County Treasurer's Notice. THESE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY Treasury to pay all County Orders pre sented prior to August 31. 1SS2. All such or ders will cease to draw interest after this date. CHAS. HEILBORN, April 20, IS8e. Twas. Clatsop Co, Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD of Pilot Commissioners for the Columbia and Willamette nversw 111 hold their semi annual meeting at Astoria on the 1st ol May. dlwk J. A. BROWN. President. Notice. A MEETING OF TOE TAXPAYERS OF School District No.l. Clatsop county. Oregon, is hereby called for Monday. April 30, 1SS3. at 7 :30 1. s:.. at the school house on Main street for the purjose of c yinjj a tax for the maintenance of the public schools In said district, and to defray the expense of erecting a new school imftdinc, if thought necessary. also to consider other matters in connection with said proposed building, and such other business as maj come before the meeting. By order of the Bn.ntri. .1. ). DOZOKTH. . taH-,.... Notice. LJEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE KE O celved until noon of the flrst Monday in May nest, tor Iron work on tne Clatsop Gountv Jail : bids to he received at the office of the'County Clerk, where plans and speci fications mav be seen. Bvorderof the County Court. R. R. SPEDDEN, Clerk. ASTORIA, April 13, 15S5. dtd Furnished Rooms to Let. AT M! We MRS. GEO. HILLEP.'S, NEXT TO ton Hotel. tt Notice. mUE ASTORIA GAS LIGHT Co.. OX OR X about May 1st, ISS3. will fumMi Gas to consumers at the following rates : Up to 5 M feet per month, at the rate of S12 per 1M cubic feet. From 5 M to 10 M feet per month at the rate of $1.25 perl M feet, less 10 per cent, reoate. uver to ii teet per monin, anu to all manufacturers who use vsm for heat ing or mechanical purpose., at the rate of si.Zjpen.M.ieet, lessiw per cent, reoate, All bills will be payable monthly unless spe cial contracts arc made. CHAS.S. WRIGHT. President. C. n. PAGE. Sect'y. Astoria, Oiegon,, April 14th, 1883. 1 f Musical. I HAVE THE AGENC Y. OF THE BEATTY Organs and Pianos, and will sell the same very low for cash, or on time w ith the proper security, rersons desiring to purcliase an orcan for either church or family use ill find it greatly to their interest to call at my residence and ascertain prices. Five enrs guarantee given If desired. C. II. RAIN. EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL TWENTY DOLLARS per Day. The Original Italian Oil Painting. Prof. J. 0. WURPHEY, OF SALEM, IS NOW IK THIS CITY, and has a .suite of rooms over Carl Ad ler's Bookstore, wlipre he will give lessons In the .art, guaranteeing perfection, at S2. 00 for full instructions, or In cluh s of 5, A, or ."i, atone dollar each. No Money Required in Advance. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call at my rooms andsee samples. Room'No. 7. Hours from 8 a. jr. to 7 v. x. Hardware anil Ship Clanilery: A. VAN DUSEN & CO.- DEAt.KItS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binnacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Sewing Machines.. Paints and Oil, Groceries, etc. THE LAKGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK -or- Books and Stationery, Yankee Notions, Toys, etc. PIAWOS , 3 EL Gr jSL 3S S, Waiches. Clocks, Jawelry, AND- SILVERWARE. Baby Carriages, Velocipedes and Fancy Goods of all Descriptions at Prices that Defy Competition, at CARL ADLER'S Remember that on account of enlargement of my premises, I have reduced the price of everything to make room. Leinenweber & Co., C. LRINRXWERRR. II. BltOWN. ESTAULtSnF.D lS8!i. ASTOBIA. OREGON, TAMERS MR CRRRRffiS, Manufacturers and Importers ot A I.I, KINDS OF XE!uSLT:HCE33E2. AND FINDINGS 'Wholesale Dealers In OIL AND TALLOW. aarnighest cash price paid for Iltdes and Tallow. in m m I ' :V l! BAHKINO AHDJHSUBAHCE BROKER, BAHKER INSURANCE AGEIJT. A.STOR1A, - - - OREGON OFFICE HOURS: FROil 9 O'CLOCK A. M. UNTIL 3 O'CLOCK?. M. fflntoiil -lime OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. Koughtox- Chas. U. STon.Y....... Gr.o. L. SroR..... ...Piw.itri!t . ..tie Wary Capital paid up in U. S. goM coin .. .............. .... av I. V. CAS!'. Agent." Cheuamus street. Astoria. Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LOvrQN AND GLOBE, NOKTII BRITISH AND .MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HAKT-j FORD, AND ' COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA j FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES I Representing a capital of SC7.000.O00. A. VAX nusr.N. A iwnt F1KST GRAND i AT PRIOR TO STOCK TAKING. We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS in our line of Dress Goods, Silks. Velvets. Flushes, Cashmeres and Arnmves. Laces. Hosiery, Corsets, Cloaks. Dolmans, Etc.. etc. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF FLANNEL COMFORTERS, Blankets, Etc. Stock Complete in Every Branch. Prael Brothers- WH. EDGAR, Dealer iu GigarSj Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENOME ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. The Oregon Improvement Co. Are now prepared to sell COAL For Domestic or Steam Use From their NEW COAL BUNKERS, Situated on the O. R. & N. Co.'s Dock", at Prices, delivered on trucks or vessels, as fol fel fol eows: Seattle, clean coal for Domestic use per ton of 22to lbs S7.23 Seattle, averauo coal, for steam use pertonot22!01bs C 3 Seattle, screenings, for steam use, per ton of 2210 lbs -1.J2." All orders sent to E. A. Noyes, Asont, will be promptly filled. Terms strictly cash on delivery at Bunker. It. HUSBAND. Im Coal Agent. ONE PRICE SHOE STORE. P. J. GOODMAN Wishes to announce that he luu JUST RECEIVED FROM THE EAST A fine stock of well selected, latest styles LADIES', MISSES', CHILDREN'S, MEN'S, BOX'S. YOUTH'S BOOTS AND SHOES, moderate prices. tf At F0AED & STOKES, FINE GROCERIES j AND j PROVISIONS, j ANCHOES. HOPS AND CORDAGE. HARNESS AT SAN FRANCISCO PRICES. A Full Line of House Furnishing Goods. o AT THE O. E. &. N. DOCK. i5 IM. Ml Jo ' - ' "rj STATURE'S REMEDY. I Liver, Kidney, and Skin Diseases..! Malaria. Dyspepsia. Biliousness. Pains in the Back and Loins, Pimples and B'otches on the Skin, 'i d'tarv. i -"-.or Kv 1 Can Only be Cured by the Use of ??siia "Largest Sale and fclost Satisfaction Of uu .i.-J.' a i . t: et -.i- . boM b all I):u2- and 'red...n Dcler-i. $!. p Kultie H. f.ir 8.".00. HILL'S VJIUETIES". fvSS1 - PROPRIETOR fcfAUK MANAGER Engagement of an entire SEW TROUPE KISS HELENA RICHMAN. Tlsr German Nightingale. KISS SUSIE LEE, Soitguiiti DaiK-eAitist. MISS SVilKNiE WiLLiAMS. Ser-cumie Qtwn. MISS KiTTY FRANKLIN, JkmbrettP. A1m 3IR. GEO. IIEXDERSOX, IUhiopian Comedian. Together with a ihw I mler the manageniMU of 1T.OK. CHAKLES l.'ICKAKOS. All the Old Favorites Retained. Open all th Year-Perfornjaiice Kvery right- F.mire Ciianee of l'rtgramaie Er) Mght, CemprWnj: SONCS. DAftCES AHD ACTS. We give the Best Variety Entertainment In the West. Tlie theatre Is erowded nightly, and nil v1m have witnessed Ue entertainment pro nouiwe it to Ik equal to any elven elsewhere. lr. Hill a a caterer fur the public'.- xmiitetueut raw m; $. .-xreiled. Anvbodv J wishing r qiend a pleasant evening anil sea KiarMi mi ami penny wuntMit vui parity. -Ihjoh1 hr.jre the r.;portnnity nml cittrte. The company eooiprfcs the Mlnwinj; well known Artists : Miss Ksxik Waltox. ! MissMAA:n:GooiRuif. Mr. Wawkb r.KK. i JTit. Ocas. Uakkows. ' Mr. V.'x. moktov AII of whteh will appear nihlly in their (IK. j icren: seenuite9. Open air caneert nwry cvenm ; jrfonn ancc cniamenc4n at S ; entrance to theatre on Benton street ; nrivatu hoxos on Cheoa mus.streot. New Stars in Rnuicl SncccsiIoa ! ASK FOK- Tlnion - India B-ubber Co's rureraraGum CRACK PROOF RUBBER BOOTS. KEWAKIk OF InTATIOXS ! lie sure the Boots arc stamped CRACK PllOOF on the heels, and have the PURE GUM SPRIXGS on the foe: and Instep, which prevent their crackinp or hreakin?. We are now making them with RUBBER AND ASBESTOS Soles whleh will make them last more than twice as long as any KnblK-r boots made. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS KUBREK BELTING. PACK ING, HOSK. SPRINGS. CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. lite. COODYEAR RUBBER CO. i:. II. PKASE. .lr. i ARcnts. S.M.KUNYON. I Man Kranctao. &RANR CLEARANCE SALE! t. nnke rni for mpre Mwe and Slip Clanilery A. VAN DUSEN & GO. Will sell at cot their entire ttx-k of HATS AND GAPSI BOOTS AHD SK9ES.I These Roods must he disposed of as we are j soon io receive anotner large lot ot Hardware and Ship Chandlery And must have mom to store it. Drugs and Chemicals rrescriptions carefully compounded Day or Night. t BEFORE -AND- AFTER T0MEN0NLY,Y0UHGGR0LD, WHO ore ralfcrinij from NniTCCS DE3IL rrr. lsr Vitviitt. I.ca: or Xekvt: 1'OCCE A5D VlOOE, WjJBTlSa'W'Z 1SCTSSS, awl nil thoso diseases of a lTnso::.!. xtcbe re Milting from abuses anil Oxara Cacss. Speedy relief and complete restoration of IICU.TIX, Vigor and Maxtiod G E-cenxr. The grandest dlaofcryot the NJnetcontk Century. Send at oaco tor Illustrated ini phlctfrec. Address VOLTAIC BELT CO.. MARSHALL, MICH. dfrer . - 4 J. E. THOMAS, ""5 DRUGGIST " I ASD VJ Pharmacist, Aastoria.c? A o 1 3PKW JmSufcA Qir -RJua iLA 3a-HgaKS!c 3 jh.m .m, ,'Li.Ju.ii'utu- CT 3fis ! CITY BOOl'ST O E E. I 'The 3est Store in the City to Alburn. Antosrnirii ami Photograph, all Sizes anil Prices. Knots frww Dim' "Novel to "Welwr' Unabridged . Gents Jewelry and Cutlery ; Writing le.ks of all size : Mark Twain- Serap Book" ; Bibles, Prayer Books and ITyinuaU, Also the Ivey to Heaven. Opera an Marine Glasses ; Draughting instruments from 10 cents to $30.00 a set Blank Books, nd e-wrv thing yon ctmld want in oitriin. Examine our goods and prices before goln elavn h-r . K. F. STEVENS & Co., City Book Store. TER appl to the Captain, or to sp'a &&&&. (sn'ccssei: to jarkins & Montgomery.) PLUMBING, GAS RTTiNG, AND CANNERY WORK Attended io Promptly on Reasonable Terms. VilV.WSlVii HTRF.ET, Aext to C I.. Pni'lcer's Store. .SiTCSSX-S. fjTTT7 . STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. Two deora cast of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON. . .,-- -. ;: . zr r --i.- . . ' - -f-TK. CHAS. HEILBORN, IfANUPAOTDEEB OF FTJHNITTJIIE -55 BEDDING AND DEVLEK I2S Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings W1NDOTV CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete in every branch. MARTIN OLSEN DEALER IN FUBNITURE 3 BEDDING. C'ofjier lilnin and ririucnioqiia Streets. Astoria, Orcson. WINDOW SHADES AHD TBIMMIHCS; WALL PAPER" ETC A Complete Stocli. PFiIGSS AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AI.I. KI?;iS 5r FUKSITUItE KEPAIKED AXI TABiSISHED. cai'ii i.jc SOLID GOLD JEWELRY, Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, J Of every description. Tlic llnest stock of Jewelry in Astoiia. i3T" AH gootls v.arranteilasrepresented 6USTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. Y0TJP- PATROKAGrE. Is most respectfully solicited for tltc Aiti Chinese (sleai) isiiilrj, Conimcnciug MONDAY, April 9, 13. This Laundry win be nm without anna! help if it never makes a cent. , N. B. On account ot all the machinery not lieiup finished, we will not be able to take family work before the first of May. "I Wm. McCORMICK, Proprietor. urn m wm 33S3sssz::::;:ss2::a:asssss::c:s:a:asssai I OUR SPLENDID STOCK :z3c:zmsi:c:;zsx3::::ss?ZS32sszi22Kzs:j OK CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY, WALL PAPER, AND IteircsL Styles in Fuwii tu re? ED. D. CURTIS & CO. M. W. Oallfck's Old Stand.) Have S4)rae elegant designs in the above jnent of coods in our line. Jpbblnc prompt mentioned goods which they will be pleased , 1" attended to. Lstlmates giTen. ; they will be pleased to show the public. Everythlnz naw and tastaful, H7&CT oods ! act your Money's Yorth. STEAIWEK CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR II. B. PARSER. DEALER IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Vare. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Mil! KrpaSfnxrPS JlTlfl RflTlorpa i.av, w" - O The Best iu the market. 1'iumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. OSSGrOSV NEW MODEL RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORLV ONLY OF ; AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WELL BE TLEASED. E. R. 1IAWES is also agent for the Ml pleat Cooiinff Stoye And other flrst-class stOTes. Furnaco "Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a specialty. J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. AIjJL KIjTBS of feed, ' Hay, Gats, Straw, Wood, Etc. 1 General storage and Wharfage on reason i able terms. 1 oot of Benton street. Astoria j Oregon. I LOOK HERE ! I Wc respectfully inform the public that we will always keep on hand the best quality of . Fresh and Cur ed Meats Choice Family Groceries, Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Crockery and Glass-ware. Ships, Hotels and Boarding Houses sup Plied oil liberal terms. A share of the public patronage Is respect- fullv solicited. I dtf , "WARREN & THOMPSON. Piumbing-and Gas Fitting. IORYEA BROS. PIumfaers? 6as and steam Fitters. Jolibing Promptly Attended to- A Full Supply of j C5AS FIXTURES, COCKS, STEAM FIT ; TINGS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HAND. j All Work Guaranteed. Charges Moderate. Chenamus street, opposite Dement's Drus t Store, Astoria, Oregon. RUDDOCK & LEVAKE, PRACTICAL PLTJMBERS, as and Steam Fitters. ! Have constantly on hand a cenreral assort- N. B. Wo guarantee our wort. Shop nearly oppo3it . R. 4t N. Go's doefc.