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& '& m gto gaijtg-gkSlxndjm. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY- .T. MAY 5, 18S3 Iuall Charity. It is said to be a characteristic of the Bourbons that they never learn anything and never forget anything. An article in yester day's Orcgonian illustrates the fact that the mental status of that ancient regime finds a parallel in some newspaper offices. The article in question is entitled "Portland and her rivals." It reads like the articles in that paper in the days gone by where The Astorian was proffered advice for temerity in commenting upon its misstatements. "With the ex ception of the excerpt from this paper it might as well be dated 1831 as 1883. The same old shuffle, the same old dodge and evasion, the same old cuttle-fish tactics of darkening the waters of debate, the same lofty assumption of supercilious position in posses sion of oracular information not common to less gifted sons of men. The principal part of the article consists in the reproduction of an essay on commercial cities which is liberally quoted from. "We fear that our metropolitan con temporary in that lengthy quota tion failed to grasp the nature of inverted commas. Nor is our met. con. more fortunate in its at tempt to fasten the charge of "ab surdity" on The Astorian for an assertion that we stand ready to substantiate with irrefragable proof. The Oregonian's argument if argument it may be called is that Portland is a seaport for seagoing vessels drawing 17 feet, and, therefore, q. e. d. no effort should be made to change the existing state of affairs, and make the Columbia the resort of vessels of heavy draught, such as should by right come here. To call the Ore goniaifs position "absurd" would be the mildest form of criticism one could bestow. But in concludingjitdoesnotdis miss us without a benediction. It graciously informs Astoria that it can ship salmon from her docks; this is a discovery that the Ore- gonian has made since its issue of i the 30th ult, where salmon ship ments and possible Pugct Sound rivalry combined, "disturbed its usual serenity. It further drapes itself with a mantle of prophecy in announcing that Astoria "will nev er be a great commercial depot." This thought, in the language of the ancient Athenians, is "nuts" for the Orcgonian. If it take pleasure in the idea why should it be disturbedin the thought,though its wishes father the gleeful suppo sition. "We would not rudely ruffle the feelings of our inland friends by more than passing reference to the fact that the existence of present modes in no way precludes the in troduction of better ones, but will reserve the privilege of setting our "Willamette contemporary in the right path whenever it falls to whimpering over what it cannot help, or makes statements which tends to create impressions abroad that are in direct opposition to facts. Speaking seriously, the whole business amounts to this: The Ore gonian has always pished and pooh poohed at the idea of any other place beside Portland amounting to anything. It lias sneered at The Dalles, thrown cold water on the locks at the Cascades, en deavored to apologize for its own aituation 110 miles from the sea, derided all efforts to improve the bar, and continually maintained that-the whole northwest must be made tributary to Portland. It has been consistent only in its inconsistency in constantly en deavoring to create the idea that the prosperity of the northwest depended upon Port land's prosperity, and it is bitter ness to it to see any place not a suburb of Portland improving. It affects to sneer at Astoria and pre sumes to suggest to Astoria to curb its enterprise; to rest con tent in picking up the crumbs that fall from Portland's table. "With all its old time arrogance it mistakes silliness for sarcasm and flippant phrases for sensible dic tion. Where it would be as easy to say a good word for a little community as to slur it, it has al ways chosen the latter and the only place it can be made to feel is in Its cash box. "We admire the paper as a newspaper. It de- serves credit for its prestige, but it should remember that every community on the northwest con tributed to its support. Power always presupposes corresponding responsibility, and the fact that it is the foremost paper of the North west, is the very reason why it should exhibit less virulence and more magnanimity. The Coming Flood. "I hear the tread of pieneers: Of nations yet to b'e; The first low rush of waves where soon Shall roll the human sea.77 The immigration to this north west coast is something phenome nal. Over the Columbia bar since last New Years have come up wards of 20,000 people. And that multitude is but the advance guard of a greater army that is moving on to take possession of "the waste places," and make not the "desert," but the fruitful soil blossom as the rose. They come from European op ression; from overflowing cen ters of population; from conditions crystalized by csnturies of caste to a higher, freer form of life; from the floods and frosts, the dusts and drouth, the heat and cold of the eastern states to a mild, equitable climate where suf fering from the elements is com paratively unknown; where land can be had for the asking; where abundant moisture insures abund ant harvest; and where the possi bilities of a prosperous future for the individual is only limited by the measure of his abilities. The great majority of these newcomers are a help to the country and themselves bjT remain ing. Some few come here forget ful of the fact that wherever one goes he takes himself along; that no change of climate or scenery or surroundings Ctin change his char acteristics; that if ho is idle and profligate he will go to the bad about as quickly here as else where. Indeed it were worse for one who thinks "the world owes me a living" to try to build his life on that text in Oregon, for people in a new country like this are apt to he impatient with such a fallacy, and elbow the utterer one side. He would do better to stay where his debtors are more plenty. But to the energetic of soul, who demonstrate their value, the world, or that part of it repre sented by this northwest coast will gladly pay them what they are worth. NEW TO-DAY Street Grade Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the Common Council propose to establish the grade of that portion of Squeinoqua street from the west side of Lafa yette street to the west side of Spruce street, as follows, viz: At its intersection with Lafavett street, 26 feet; at Wash ington street, 30 leet; at Polk, 40 feet: at Jackson, 53 feet; at Madison, 80 feet; at Spruce, 80 feet above the base of grades, and unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of two-thirds of the property fronting on said portion ot said street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk within ten days of the final pub lication of this notice, viz: May 'JGth. 1883, the Common Council will order said grade established. By order of the Common Council. T.S.JEWETT, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, May 5th, 1883. lOt Proposals for Improving Cedar Street. SEALED proposals will be rccc'iTCd at tbe office of the Auditor and Clerk of tbe City of Astoria, until Wednesday, May lGtn, 1883, at 2 o clock p. mm for tue improvement of Cedar street, in the City of Astoria, Clatsop county Oregon, a jiiiu. uut aim lccuiuuu uy j. m.. oiuvu- ly. from the east side of Salmon street, to the west end of said Cedar street in accordance with the provisions of Ordi nance 504, of the City of Astoria, and ordinances amendatory thereof. Bids must state the price for improving in front of each lot separately. Each bid must also be accompanied with a Ruar antee signed by two responsible tax payers4 to the effect that if the contract be awarded to such bidder, that he will within forty-eight hours after notice of such award, enter into contract therefor with ood and sufficient sureties for the faithful performance of the work. The right to reject any and all bids is here by reserved. By order of the Common Council. I. W. CASE. K. CARRUTHERS, C. J. TRENCLLARD. Committee on Streets and Public Ways. Astoria, May 4th, 1883. lot Net Lost. A SHORT DISTANCE ABOVE TONGUE Point about 90 fathoms 5 mesh net. Corks and Unes marked J. G. M. & Co. A suitable reward will be paid if returned to J.G.1IECLER&CO.. -, . ,. .. . Brookfleld. Or to Str. Edith. 3t British Bark Ryevale. WILLIAMS MASTER. NEITHER THE . . capthi nor the undersigned agcnH will be responsible for any debts contracted by tho crew of the above uamed vessel. MEYER, WILSON & CO., d3t Agents. Musical. Ill AVE THE AGENCY OF THE BEATTY Organs and Pianos, and will sell tbe same very low for cash, or on time with the proper security. Persons desiring to purchase an organ for either church or family use win find it greatly to their interest to call at my residence and ascertain prices. Five years guaranteo given if desired. C.H.BATN. Ice Delivered to Order. FRANK FABRE ISrREPAREDTO DELIVER THE BEST quality of lee at 2 cents per pound, in quantities from ten pounds up, to Hotels, Saloons. Restaurants, or Families, leaving their orders with him. Large quantities ol I9 coastanUy oa band. tf SPECIAL MOTION SALE Saturday, May 5, 10:30 A. M. AT CENTENNIAL HOTEL, Near 0. R. & N. Co.s Dock, 1 have been instructed to sell One large Wardrobe. Sixteen sincle Bed-steads, Eighteen Chairs, Six Restaurant Tables, Washstands, Toilet Tables, etc etc. Also 20 pairs Blankets 2 dozen Mat tresses and Pillows, Straw Ticks, Com forts and a lot of sundries. After which regular sale of second hand Furniture, Bedding, Stoves and sundries at rav auction rooms. d2t E. C. iiVL,Diuy , Auctioneer. Occidental Sail. .W.STECHHAN, Lessee G.E MGHT OX.Y. SATURDAY, MAY 5th, '83, Leo's Ideal Pleasure Party, The greatest aggregation of acknowledged SPECIALTY STARS ever congregated together, giving a re fined mid strictly First Class Entertainment, Comprising Acrobatic and Athletic Feat. Farces. Sougs, Dances, etc. For Particulars See Programme. Reserved seats without extra charge at Strauss' New York Novelty Store. TO GRAY'S HARBOR. milE STEAMER GEN. MILES. OF THE JL I.S.N. Co., will sail lor Cray's Harbor, On TUKSDAY, 3Iny 8th. J. II. D. Git AY, Agent. FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer .A.. IB. FX:E2XjX. BABBAGE, - Master. FOR SAILING DATES AND PARTICU lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER. Alain street Wharf, Asteria: ALLEN & LEWIS. Portland ; J. L. STORY, Tillamook. Attention Knights! MEMBERS OF ASTORIA LODGE, NO. C, K. of P.. are hereby notified that at the next regular convention, May 9th. business oi importance win uc consiucrea. a iuunr tendance is requested. By orderC.C. W.L.ROBB, lw K.ofR.and S. TUTT PILLS SYMPTOMS OF A TORPID LIVES? Loss of Appetite, Bowel3 costlvo, -Pain in the Head, with, a dull sen sation in tho back part, Pain under the Shoulder blade, fullness after eating, -with a disinclination to ex ertion of body or mind, Irritability of temper, Low spirits, -with a feel ing' of havintr neglected some duty, "Weariness, Dizziness, PlutteriiJz at the hearty Dots before the eyes, x cl low Skin, Headache generally over the right eye, Restlessness, with fit ful dreams, highly colored Urine, and COMST1PATEOM. TTJTT'S PIXiXiS are especially adapted to sucli cases, one close ef fects sucu a change or feeling as to astonish, ttie enflerer. They Increase tlic Appetlte.and csneo the body to Take oa Jbuesh, thns tho m li tem Is nourished, and bv their 'fontc Action en tho Iiitet Ire Grfrnup.Kejr ular S to ol are produced, l'rl-c ceuii. 33 Mwrrnv St.. IV. Y. J 3 if GRATnimonWmsrKRS chac?t to a Glos--y Black by a slngln appllc&tlon of this Dye. Is Imparts auatural color. Actslnttantcncou. .y. Sold byDrucclsts,or6entbyexprHoa receipt of...81.00. OFi'ICE, 35 BrURRAT ST., IC. TZ. r Cr.TITrKaxClLoraliuMr!ariRmMn u-l V-lnfo! Kto-IpU UI lx mtSlti IXCE oaerpUtaaon. J Notice of Co-partnership. J UXDKKSIGXEl) HAVE THIS THE UXDKKSIGXEDII.IVETHIS DAY eutercd into a partnership under the eutercd into a partnership under the firm name and stjle of Jordan & llozorth for the transaction of a General crockery and glasware business in Astoria. Oregon, and respectiuuy solicit the patronage ot tnc pub Uc. F.T. JORDAN. SCOTT IIOZORTII. ANNOUNCEMENT ! We begleaTo to aunounco that wo will, on or about Juno oth noxt, open a complete stock of Crociery ai Glassware And all goods pertaining to that line at their NEW STORE, Cor. taamns I Geierave Sts. Parties contemplating purchasing any thing in that lino will consult their own in terest by waUing till our goods arrive. "We paj cash for our goods and and will be able to sell as cheap as any house In Oregon Portland not excepted. JORDAN & BOZORTH. BAHKIHQ ANDJHSURANCL BROKER, BAHKER xst IKSURANGE AGENT. A.STOR1A, ... OREGON OFFICE IlOUliS: FROil 9 O'CLOCK A. M. UNTIL G O'CLOCK P. M. Home mutual Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA. J. F. HOUOHTOX- CnA3. K. Story... Geo. L. Stout . ..lreldent Secretary .Agent for O?on Capital paid up In U. S. gold! coin .. ...... . S300 0uo U) I. TV. CASE, Agent. Chcnamus street. Astoria. Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LOnoN AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Rcprescntins n capital of eC7.OOO.O0O. A. VAX DUSEN. Asent. Oarl Adler's Empoeiu Finest Mock of good- In the l'it. Books, Stationery, Fapetric, Toys, Games, -AND- Endless Novelties. BOOKS ! All the Standard Authors. In this as in every other branch of my business I lead. MUSICAL ISTRMffiTS ! 01 guaranteed quality. Clocks ami Watches, Gold and Silrcr TFarc. Bnly Carriages, Velocipedes, And every description of uaLisrcs.-sr GcaLxx; AT Carl Adler's Emporium. FIRST GEAND earance i 1 V f ML MA MA 0 AT EMPIRE STORE PRIOR TO STOCK TAKING. We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS in our line of Dress Goods, Silks. Velvets, Plnslics, Caslmieros and Armures. Laces. Hosieiy, Corsets, Cloaks, Dolmans, Etc., etc. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF FLANNEL COMFORTERS, Blankets, Etc. Stock Complete in Every Branch. Prael Brothers. FOR SALE ! I offer for sale my ranch near Skipa non in this County; it consists of 160 ACRES, Eiglij- Acre. improTcd, ivitli go oil awcllin? Heuse: Two Burns, Out Houses, vtc.z A Fine Orcliaril. Everything is well improved and in good condition. A large assortment of Farming Implement, Tlircc FnsscnRcr Conclics. One Biissr Nine 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. Ol s Terms favorable to one meaning busi ness. C. A. MAGUIBE NATURE'S REMEDY. Liver, Kidney, and Skin Diseases..: Malaria. Dyspepsia, Biliousness. Pains in the Back and Loins, Pimples and Blotches on the Skin, "Whothor Herotlt.irv. Or Caused by WV.imi v., or Jlc-sse . Can Only be Cured by the Use of rcflrcrcrwHWfflE.'i ranvrara ''wittiwiraMywMg i Largest Sale and fost Satisfaction Ot any Medicine on the Coast. : Sold by all Druggists ami iledidne Dealer, j $1.00 per Bottle C. for 5.G0. HILL'S VARIETIES. GEO. HILL. -WALTER PARKS. - PROPRIETOR STAGE MANAGER Engagement of an entire SEW TBOITH MISS HELENA R1CHMAN, Tiie German Nightingale. - MISS SUSIE LEE, Song and Dance Artist. MISS MINNIE WILLIAMS. Serio-comic Queen. MISS KITTY FRANKLIN, Soubrette. AKo 3IR. GEO. HEXDERSOX, Ethiopian Comedian. Together with a new Under the management of PROF. CHARLES R1CKARDS. AH the Old Favorites Retained. Open all the Year Performance Every Aight Entire Change of Programme Eery Night, Comprising SOKCS, DANCES AMD ACTS. We give the Eest Variety Entertainment In the West. The theatre Is crowded nightly, and all who have witnessed the entertainment pro nounce it to be eoual to any given elsewhere. Jlr. Hill as a caterer for the public's amusement "n net 1m excelled. Anybody wbuing to spend a pleasant evening and see sparkling v it and beauty wiUiout vul garity, should improi e the opportunity and come. The company comprises the following well- known Artists : 31I5S l'A'JK "WALTON". 3Iiss MAJtn: Goodrich. 31k. Waltkk Pakks. 31 n. ClIAS. liAKKOWS. Ml:. Wit. MoiiTON. All of whleh will appear nightly in their dif. ferent specialties. Open air concert every evening ; perform ance commencing at 8: entrance to theatre on ltenton street ; private boxes on unena mus street. Noxv Stars in Kapitl Succession ! ASK FOII- TJnion India Subter Co's Pure Tara Gum CRACK PROOF RUBBER BOOTS. JiEWAKi: OF J3IITATIOXS ! Ite sure the Boots are stamped CRACK PROOF on the heels, and have the PURE GUM SPRINGS on the foot and instep, which prevent their cracking or breaking. We are now making them with RUBBER AND ASBESTOS tfoles which will make them last more than twice as long as any ltuuber hoots made. FOUSALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS itl'BBKi: BELTING. PACK ING, HOSE. SPRINGS. CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. Etc COODYEA3 RUBBER CO. 11. II. PEASE. .Ir. i Agents. S. 31. HUN YON. i tan Erancisco. WM CLEAEAEE SALE! i iuak rKm for morp Hartoe anil Ship Clianfllery A .,., RiQry p. nn A. VAH DUSEN & GO. Will iell at cos; their entire s;oek or HATS ADD GAPS axp BOOTS AND SHOES. These goods must he disimseil of as we are oon to receive another large lot of Hardware and Ship Chandlery Anil must have room to store It. Drugs and Chemicals A J. E. THOMAS, i w v i rcr DRUGGIST & rT Pharmacist. C T ASTORIA.Q ? Prescriptions carefully compounded Day or Sight. The Oregon Improvement Co, Are no prepared to sell COAL For Domestic or Steam Use From their NEW COAL BUNKERS, Situated on the O. K. & N. Co.'s Dock, at Prices, delivered on trucks or vessels, as fol lows : Seattle, clean coal for Domestic use per ton of 2210 lhs . S7," Seattle, average coal, for tteam use per ton ot 2210 lbs . . C 2.7 Seattle, screenings, for steam me, per ton of 22H)lbs 4J2." All orders sent to K. A. Noycs, Agent, will he promptly filled. Terms strictly cash on delivery at Bunkers. i:. HUSBAND, lm Coal Agent. County Treasurer's Notice. THERE IS 3IONEY IN THE COUNTY Treasurv to pay all County Orders pre sented prior to August 31, 1S32. All such or ders will cease to draw luterest after this date. CHAS. IIEILBOltX. April 20, 1S33. Treas. Clatsop Co, . rizMsrn i Uag r -ari r-i L L o A 5 ? CITY BOOK STORE. We have to-day finished opening ;ll8e iSt0;i f 5? Bought in San Francisco C. P. MOFF1T will be found behind the counter. His long established repu tation as a good "and reliable salesman is all that need be said. You Will Find Rrices Lower than the Lowest. B, F. STsVEMS & CO. JIm Mun Montgomery, ls JCCESSOK TO JACKINS & 3IONTG03EERY.) M&rSy , L.l, ,.. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. ClfK?jA3lLS STRKF.T. Xoxt to C. Ii. Parker' Store. TB E NEW MODEL I ,ryL 1 - " - HfS.-B4T.lVi-3:- r73! -sb' !&iS&a.ii ft lJ9 fe- &S1 fralJftsxUil Kil K-'ta yiw:s- fTirj.Ta 'i. - ft?L&L J A rTJIil. STOCK AL7AYS ON HAND. Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON. CHAS. HEILBORN, ilANUFACTTIRER OF FURNITURE SS BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lacs Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings WINDCVW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete in every branch MARTIN OLSEN DEALER IN E FtTRNTTUBE 25 BEDDING. Comer 3Iain anil s?qucmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon. ,r ouAniio awn TDiJiflRimine. urn i dadcd eta uijmulo hiu inimmiiiuu, hhlu iwi-ii liu A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AJ.I. KJXSiS OF FETiraiTURT: REPAIRED AUTD VARNISHED. SOLID GOLD JEWELS, T. :o:bc5;e;x,s;,3?s. Scarf Pins, Chainsj Watches, Of every description. The Quest stoek of Jewelry in Astoria. J5TAH goods warrantedasropresented GUSTAY HANSEN, JEWELER. YOUB PATRONAGE. Is mot reie tfully sohfitetl for tho Anti Chinese (steam) Imnilrj, Coiune:ieinf: MONDAY, April 9, 18S3. This Lnundry will lie ruu without China help If it never makes a. cent. X. B. On account of all the machinery not buim? finished, wc will not he nolo to take family work before the first of May. War. MCCORMICK, Proprietor. HAVE YOU' SEEN rcs::::zs:s::s::223S22r:s3szsi2asiiE2aa:6i OUR SPLENDID STOCK OP CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY, WALL PAPER, AND 3fcivest Styles in Ifuruiliire? ED. D. CURTIS & GO. OLAV. Hallick's Old Stand.) Have some elesant designs in the above mentioned goots which ttiey will be pleased to show the public. Everything new and tasteful. RUDDOCK & LEVAKE, PRACTICAL PLTJHBEES, iiasi and Stcom Jitters. Have constantly on hand a general assort ment of goods In our line. Jobbing prompt ly attended to. Estimates given. N. B. Wo guarantee our work. Shop nearly eppeuftO. R. & N. Co's dock. and putting in order the by B. F. STEVENS. DEALER IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kanges The Best in the market. Pmmbing goods ot all kinds on band. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF B, E. UAWE3, AGENT GALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE TLEASED. E.R. HAVES is also agent for tbe Ml itent Coolii And other Qrst-class stoves. Furnaco "Work. Steam IMt tiaSs. etc., a specialty. J, H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer In. ALJL KINDS OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storage and Wharfage on reason able terms, iootof Benton street. Astoria Oregon. m LOOK HERE ! "We respectfully inform the public that we will always keep on hand the best quality of Fresh and Cured Meats Choice Family Groceries, Fresh Fruits,. Vegetables, Crockery and Glass-ware. Ships, Hotels and Boarding Houses sup plied on liberal terms. A share of the public patronage Is respect fully solicited, dtf, "WARREN & THOMPSON. Plumbing and Gas Fitting. EORYEA BROS. Plumbers, Gas, and Steam Fitters. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. A Full Supply of GAS FIXTURES, COCKS, STEAM FIT TINGS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HAND. Cannery, and Steamboat Work a Specialty. Chcnamus street, opposite Dement's Drug Store, Astoria, Oregon. Leinenweber & Co., C LEIXrorWEBEB. U. BROWIT. ESTABLISHED 1805. ASTORIA, OREGON, TAMEBS AP CDBSSES, Manufacturers and Importers of I 1 LL KINDS OR AND FINDINGS Wholesale Dealers In OIL AM) TALLOW. 3Hghest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow.