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(I) Vol. xix. Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morniug, May 20, 1883 BTo. U. vfl ill Art 111 s 11 jp IP Jltt III NEGRO NAMES. Before the war the negroes uni formly went by the names of their masters as Mr. Jones' Bill, Mr. Smith's Jupiter. After the eman cipation each one was left to his own choice of names, as the roll of honor of "Paradise Hall" will ful ly exemplify. In a majority of instances they adopted the names of their masters, and as they more frequently than otherwise named their children, male and female, for their young masters and mis tresses, the strange anomaly is of ten presented by our police re ports of some of the owners of the most honored names in the coun try being before the Recorder as drunk and disorderly, and were it not that the cabalistic word "col ored" is generally affixed, the con fusion natural in such instances might lead to grave errors. But the custom of taking the master's name is not always adopted by them, as the following incident, which occurred to the writer, will abundantly illustrate: We were passing along the street the other day, when we en countered "Daddy Moses," the husband of our "black mammie" (or foster mother). We knew it would tickle him, so with a pro found bow wo saluted him with: "Good morning, Mr. Nichols; I hope I find you well this morn ing?" "Sarvent, Marse Eddard; I'm po'ly, thank the Lord. I bin and tuk a bad cole, and I'se had such a misery in my back for de las' week and been so pow'ful weak dat I could skasely cut a stick o' wood; but I's better to-day, thank de Lord. How is ole Miss yor mar and de chillen?" "They are all in usual health, I thank you, Mr. Nichols. And how is mammie and all with you?" "Yo' mammie is up and about, Marse Eddard; but, Marse Eddard, you'se mistook my name, you is. My name is not Nichols for dis present." "Why, how is that, Daddie Mose? Have you applied to tho legislature and had your name changed?" "I dunno nuflin' 'bout no leer islatur.' Yo' mammie, she is de cause of de change." "Yhy, how is that?" "Why, Marse Eddard, you know when I was a piccaniny I lived in Ole Virginny, and first belonged to Marse Randolph; not to ole Marso Jack, what lived in Ronoke, but to Marse Peyton Randolph, when dey lived in Bottelot. Well, when 1 was young I was a mons'ous good rider, and so Marse John Nichols he hired me to rub and ride his racehosses. When I been wid him for 'bout two years he axed me ef I was willin' Tor him to buy me, and I tole him yes. So he bought me from Mars Pey ton, and I come wid Mr. Nichols to Tennessee. When I axed your gran'sir for you'se mammie he 'lowed he was willing ef she was. So he called her in and axed her ef she had any 'jections to mar ryin' me. Well, yore mammy up and tole old mars she did dat. She didn't have no p'inted 'jection to me myself, but she did 'ject to me on 'count of my white folks. She 'lowed dat dey was poor white trash, and she didn't wan't to marry into sich a family. Well, ole mars (yore gran'sir),he laughed, he did, an he tole you mammie dat if dat was all she had agin mo he thought he could fix dat by byin' me hisself. And shore 'nuff he did buy me, and I thought the matter was settled den for eber. But bress yore soul, Marse Edd ard, it wasn't settled; for dat ooman (yore mammie) has been fiingin' my white folks in my face eber since; and ebery time I say anything she don't like she ups and says, 'she couldn't 'spect nuffin' better from de way I was raised.' Well, to stop that tongue er hern, I jest 'eluded to change my name to Randolph, and Vse now'Mr. Moses Randolph' "Well, how does mammie ljke bernevt name, of Randolph?" I asked. ' . : "Why, bress yore soul, Marse Eddard, she ain't got no new name, she sticks to the same ole Jliss Martha Grundy." "Well, how about your children, Bob and Arthur?" "Well de last time I hearn from Bob he was in Arkansas. He writ a letter to his mammie and telled her to 'rect her answer to Mr. Robert Rector, and he 'lowed j dat der was an ole irubbenor Rector dat lived in" dem parts what was a mons'ous 'ristocrat. So he tuck de name ob Rector. We ain't hearn from Arthur in a long time. De las we hear from him he was running do ribber on a boat as cook, an he called hisself den Arthur White, after do cap tain's name." "So you, your wife and your boys go by different names, do you?" "Dat't so, Marse Eddard." Irec Press. Elictricity in Lumbering. The part that electricity will play in the lumber business is a thing unknown. At present it cuts no figure except for lighting mills, but with its unlimited possi bilities, its use may be much more extended. Just now electric mo tors are commanding attention. It is claimed that the cost of such a motor is small in comparison with steam engines, and that they can be made to weigh considerably less than the common engine. Per haps a light motor may be just the thing for the logger to haul logs over a light track. Felling trees by electricity has been tried, and although it did not prove a suc cess, there is no reason to despair. That logs will be cut and hauled by electric apparatus is not im probable, and no one can say that electricity will not yet be the power that will run, saw mills. IaJj?UFJ&d, fact, the day may come when a good share of the lumber business vrill be run by lightning. The first apple tree on the Pacific coast was raised from the seed. This seed was obtained irom six apples which were sent out on a Hudson Bay company's ship from England to Vancouver. P. C. Pambrum, was the man who had the honor of being the first to plant a tame apple tree that bore fruit. This was done in the. year 1S2G at the time that Dr. Mc Loughlin was chief factor of the Hudson Bay company at Vancou ver, and with whom Pambrum was associated, and where two of the apple trees arc still standing on the government reserve. No, young man, it doesn't hurt you a particle to sow your wild oats. Go aiiead and sow as many as you wish. But it's the gather ing in of the crop that will make you howl. And you have to gath er it, too. If you don't, it gathers you and one is a great deal worse than the other. Go on and sow your wild oats, but you keep away from their office during har vest time. When men, women and children receive extensive benefit from any special means or source, we do not wonder that it stands foremost in their opinion as an ever present subject for unstinted praise. W. H. Woodward, a well-known and respected citizen of New Haven, Conn., residing at No. 23 Audu bon street, testifies to the healing power of the St. Jacobs Oil. Mr. Woodward says he took cold some time ago. It settled in his left shoulder and neck in the form of a very severe attack of muscular rheumatism. He suffered a great deal from it, and is not particu larly desirous of receiving another such a visit. Having heard much about the Great German Reinedj'-, lie bought a bottle and gave his neck and shoulder a good rubbing with it. The night he made the application he could scarcely move his head, because of the extreme pain and soreness. The next day all the trouble had disappeared. -When Ladles are Attractive. All ladies know their faces are moat attractive when free from pim ples. Parker's Ginger Tonic is popu lar among them because it banishes impurities from blood and skin end makes the face glow with health. For larao Back, Sido or Chest use Sniloh's-Porous Piaster, Pnce 25 cents. JFor Ue by VCt E. DoaeL - A Yarn from Honolulu. The French consul at Honolulu is authority for the btory that a dreadful calamity occurred at the place mentioned on the occasion of the recont coronation of King Kalakaua. It seems that the offi cers of H. M. S. Royal Albi-rt, which was lying in the harbor of Honolulu, gave a grand ball on board during the festivities. Some 300 persons were present, among whom, it is presumed, was the re latives of our informant. To in crease room for dancing the guns of the vessel were placed on one side, and during the progress of the ball a heavy gale sprang up. The weight of the guns placed in this unusual posi tion caused the vessel to keel over and become engulfed in the rag ing waters. Out of 300 merry makers only 30 were saved, the rest meeting with watery graves. Mississippi Sufferers. The following persons are known to have been injured at the steam er Mississippi fire: Dan Maho ney, a 'longshoreman, had his leg broken in several places and also his arm. On Sunday the arm was amputated, and the suffering man soon after died. Among those in jured, though but slightly, were N. H. Martin, struck on the head : Hooley, the street contractor, bruised and laid up; A. B. Merril, teamster, leg broken; T. J. Doran, hand bruised. When the incline fell many persons were knocked down and more or less hurt, but so far as reported but one death was occasioned from injuries re ceived by the falling mass. Sev eral persons jumped overboard, but as far as known no one was drowned. The charred bones of chief engineer Knapp were gath ered up bv hief Woolery and I! ' Absolutely Pure- This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and whalesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot bo sold in competition with the mul titude of low test snort weight, alum or puospnaiepowucrs. soiaonwm cans, itov Af. liAKIXG 1'owdkk Co.. IOC Wall-st. X. Y. Street Improvement Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the Common Council of the city of Astoria propose to order the improvement of Aiam street in mat portion ol ine city of Astoria which was laid out and re corded by JotmMcCIure. from the south sideofAstor street to the south side of 8th street, by grading the same to its full width to the established grade as established by ordinance No. Tl of the city of Astoria, and by planking the same 24 feet wide in the center of said street, and unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of two-thirds of the proj- UTiy jruiuiug on saiu puruon ol sam street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk within ten days of the final pub lication of this notice, viz.: Moiulav, .June 4. 1RS3, the Common Council will order said improvements to be made. IJy order of the Common Council. T.S.JEWETT, Auditor and Clfcrk. Astoria, May 13, 18S3. ASTORIA SAlC LOFT. A. M. JOHNSON & CO.. PROPR'S. HAVING CONS1DERA11LY INCREASED our facilities for meeting the demand of increase in noats this year wo would re spectfully call the attention of CANNERY MEN And all others needing sails, to this fact. Prices Same as Last Year, WORK STILL BETTER. Drilling and Best Quality of Rope on Hand. Our Work has Given Satisfaction for Eight Years, And ahall be made to do so while we are In tne business. Croup, Whooping Cough and Bronr cuius immediately renevea uy ouuon s flPk ikTr1 law ITT T T -i . j A. iuc uuiuuj u. x xsemeuu Phiii GRLirtf 3TCMR AUl Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Backache, Soreness of iho Chest, Gout, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swell ings and Sprains, Burns and Scafds, General Bodily Pains, Tooth, Ear and Hoadache, Frosted Feet and Ears, and all other Pains and Aches. No Preparation on earth equals Sr. Jacobs Oil ai a safe, sure, simple anil cheap External Remedy. A trial entails bat lbs comparatively trifling outlay of 60 Cents, and every ono 'offer ing with pain can liaro cheap and padtlre proof of its claims. Directions in HeTcn Langcage. 80LDBYALLDBTJG&I8TBABDDEALEBB 15 MEDI0TEE. A. VOGELER & CO., Baltimore, 2SiU, V. S.A. The blast furnace at Oswego "blew out" yesterday, and lacked only ISO tons of smelting 10,000 tons at tho last "blow," which is considered an extraordinary amount of work for one "blow." Chinamen yesterday began the work of clearing ground for the now furnace to be put there. Standard. A LETTER FS GERMANY, :-i . ..kx, January 9, lsS2. Very esteemed sirs: i The praise your Liver Pills have called forth here is wonderful. AfUr taking one and a half boxes of your genuine JIi. C. McIjANK'S r,IVHn PILXS, I have e:. tircly recovered from my four years rti ffcr-Ins- All who loow mo wonder how I, who, for m many years, had no appetite, ami could not sleep for backache, Mitch In my side, and general stomach com plaints, could have recovered. An old ludyin our city, who liasMiiTt-rvtl for many years from Kidney db-,-'M aml the doctors had given her up. took two of your Pills, and got more relief Hum -In has from nil the doctors. Yom iru'x . J. VOX DKK V.lilUl. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. The genuine are never sugar-coated. Kvery box lias a red wax al on the lid, with the impressien: .lleLaiu-v Liter Pill. The genuine 31L.ANKS l.IVKIC PILLS bear tho signature or C. 3I-Lna and Fleming Itro. on the wrappers. Insist upon having the genuine I)U. C. aicLAXlTS L-IVJSK PILLS, prepared bv Fleming Bros., of Pittsburgh, Pa., tl.e market bchig fall of imitations of the name McLane. spelled ditfcrently, but of same pronunciation. If your storekeeper does not h:i the genuine DK. C. 3IcI,A"K'; CKI,l IIKATKI) LIVKR 1'II.IS, send us 5 cento, and we will send you a Ihj-c by mail, au'iasetof our advertising card. FLEXING BROS., Pittsburgh. Pn. HOSTETTERV CELEBRATED 4 X . ST03XACH & &ITTE&S There has never been an instance in uhicli thfe sterling invito rant and anti-febrilo med icino has failed to ward off the complaint, when taken duly as a protection a;,tiinn ma laria. Hundreds of phe'ician: hare aban doned nil tho officinal specific?, and now pre scribe this harmless rocctablc tonic for chill? and fever, as well as dyspepsia and nervous affections, Hoitcticr's Bitters is the specific you need, Forfalo by all Drupcists and Dealers zcnerally. Brewery Beer Saloon. The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass. Hot Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A. M The best of Liquors and Cigars on hand. A deservedly popular place of social resort. GEO. IIILLER. TO GAS CONSUMERS. We have received a large supply of CHANDELIERS, GLOBES, And a General Assortment of Fixtures in Plumbers' Goods. S3yCall and examine our Goods. BDDDOCK&LSVAKE. Nearly opposite O. It. & N. Co.'s Dock, lw That llacking Cough can bo so quickly cured by Shiloh'a Cure. We guarantee it Soul by Vf.E. Dement C. H. STICKEL8. A. M. JOHNSON & Co., Dealers In CROCKERY &. CLASS WARE. Also Wholesale Dealers in PniutN, Oils, Vtivuislies. Glass. rttttj-. Artists OH and "Water Colors, i'alnt and Kalso- iniiio Brushes. Constantly 011 hand a full and choice stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries Only tho Best kept. Our Mock of Crockery and Glass Ware is tiie Ijnrrcst and most Complete Stock ever opened In Astoria. Consisting of Tea and D:nner Sets, Toilet Sets. Glass, Fruit, and Water Sets. Bar Fixtures. Ale Mugs, routes. IJtMlc Bottles Goblets. Tum blers Lcn-ouade Cups, &c , ic. Everything sold at I-owest Living Kates. tonality Guaranteed. An Examination will more titan repay you. W. E. DEMENT & CO. ASTOISTA. - - - OREGON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded, LOEB & CO., .TOBBKItS IN WINES, LIQTJOKS, AND CIGARS. AGF.NTS FOIl TIIE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. ES'-Al! goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STltEET, Opposite l'arker House. Astoria, Oregon. MAGNUS C. CROSBY, Dealer In HARD? ABE, II, STEEL, .Iron Pipe and Fittings, PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTER0 Goods and Tools, SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON TIM AHD COPPER, Stoves, Tin Ware and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING Done with r.eatncss and dispatch. None tint tlrst class wnrkmpn emplos'ed. A lari assortment of; S C A L E P (Vmstantlv on hand HANSEN BROS. HA YE REMO YED I From their old quarters to their NEW SHOP AND FACTOltY NEAR KINNEY'S CAN NEKY. "2?.xxo:ojc:KrG-.. Cleaning R epaiviiig. NEAT, CHEAP AND QUICK. BY GEORGE IiOVETT, Main Street, opposite N. Loeb's. NEVILLE & 00. Pacific Net and Twine Co. Sax Fkaxcirco, April lltli,l883. DkvuSir-; For general convenience, welmcseutasupply of Kb. 30, 12-plj-Jt'imiiieSootcli Salmon Wet Twine, to the care of A. AT. JOllXSOX &. CO.. Astoria, which will be sold at low enough figures to make it an object for all net menders to use it for repairs, in place of the more costly Xo. 40, 12- ply. Fishermen who have heretofore used this grade of twine for repairs, claim that the durability of the patch is equal to the balance of the net, after the latter has had a few weeks use. We think it will be money in your pocket to try it. For prices and samples apply to a. m. jomrsoN & co., Astoria. Neville & Co. Sole Agents, Q Mnr.ic-n 31 and 33 California St. f San Francisco. G. A. STINSON & CO.; BLACKSMITH1NG, At Capt. itogers old stand, corner of Casa and Court Streets. Ship, and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. A.5X. JOHNSON. WILLIAM HOWE -DEALKR IX Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber. All kinds of OAK LUMBER, J 7 ft? GLASS. Boat Material. Etc. ifLJZPVi&iSs'b 1 Boats of all linds Made to Order, j "Orders from a distance promptly attended u . - 'lor'Ti -'zrr'crss'wrz- S. ARNDT & FEROHEN, I , ASTORIA. - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP A'D Boiler Shop -S All kinds of ENGINE, CANNERY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. BiiiTON Street, Near Parker Housk, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAMalMABIMGlES BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. CASTINGS , Ofal I DeHcriptlonB made to Order at Short Xotlre. A. D. "Wass, Presedent. J. . HusTLEit. Secretary t T. W. Case, Treasurer. johx Fox.Superintendent. A. V. Allen, (SUCC&IHOK TO PAOK & ALLEN.) Wholesale and retail dealer tu Oroetrtes, PPOVSiOB88 Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGErABLES. Together with Wines, LiquorsJobaccoXigars Wilson & Fisher, SHIP CHANDLERS. DEALERS IN Iron, Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains, TAR, PITCH, OAKUM, WROUGHT AND CUT GALVANIZED SPIKES, Kails, Copper Nulls and Burrs, Shelf Hardware, Paints and Oils Rubber and Hemp Packinq of all Kinds. PROVISIONS. FX.OUR AUTD MUX FJGEI. Agents for Salem Flouring Mills. Corner Cheiiaraus and Hamilton Streets ASTORIA., OREGON. LOOK HERE ! TVe respectfully Inform the public that we will always keep on hand, the best quality of Fresh and Cured Meats ALSO. 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. dK, WAEREN& THOMPSON. SSSSji'' ssrC:2 AND Bracket Work A SPECIALTY. ! to, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases BUSINESS CARDS. TjX C. IIOL.DKX, NOTARY PUBLIC, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION .AND IN SURANCE AGENI. Q.ELO F. PARBJEK. SURVEYOR OF Clatsop County, and. City or Astoria Office :-Chenanius street, Y. M. C. A. hall Room No. 8. Tfl 2. WIXTOJT, Attorney and Counselor at Law. JKB-Office in Tythian Building. Rooms 11, 12 ASTORLV, --- - OREGON. JAY TUTTIiE, 31. I. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Rooms 1, 2, and S. Pythian Build ing. Residhkce Over J. E. Thomas' Druz Store. " p P. HICKS, JVENTIST, ASTORIA, - - - OREGON Rooms in Allen's building up stairs, corner of Cass and Sqemocqhe stret!- T Q.A.BOlTIiBV, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Chenamus Street, - - ASTORIA, OREGON J J. JOSES, STAIR BUIX-DEK, Ship and Steamboat Joiner, GEAS. H. WILLIAMSON & CO. REAL ESTATE AND General Commission Brokers. Olflce on Siiuemoqua street, opposite Asto kiax Office. A General Agency business transacted. MISS L1NEKER. FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKER. Suits made In the Latest Style, and on short est notice ; also Fainted Flowers on the Dresses J3Ladies are fruited to call and see sam ples f this line work. PJUCES ICEASO.VABLE. GENERAL STEAMSHIP AGENCY. Bills of Exchange on any Part ol Europe. 1AM AGENT FOR TIE FOLLOWING well known and commodious steamship lines, STATE LINE, RED STAR, WHITE STAR, HAMBURG-AMERICAN, DOMINION LINE, NATIONAL, and AMERICAN LINE. Prepaid tickets to or from any European port. For full information as to rates of fare, sailing days, etc, apply to I. W. CASE. CLATSOP MILL Succevwn of GEO. W. HUME SAAY HILL. MANUFACTURERS $ DEALERS IN LUMBER, SALMON BOXES, 7 RAYS, ETC. Office and Mill COF.XKR OF WEST 9TH A2TD ATATEi: STS FIRST QUALITY LUMBER. THE WESTPORT MILL COMPANY IS IN TIIE FIELD AND PROPOSES TO remain. "We will take orders for lumber from 100 to 00 M.. at the mill or delivered. We also manufacture lath and shingles of At quality. riooring a Specialty. Address all orders- WESTPORT MILL CO. 9. C, BBXXBR, Sapt. ,?5- . ,s - V '.ayC.