ASTORIA, OREGON:
TEDNSTJAYnr.r.I...JULT 25, 1S3
A Few Figures.
Tin; New Tacoma Ledger of
the 20th contains an article that
we have been waiting for the
Oregonian to answer, inasmuch as
the animus of the attempted ar
gument is aimed at Portland; but
as our metropolitan contemporary
does not take it up, the interests
of the Columbia river demand that
it be answered.
Contrary to its usual custom,
our Sound contemporary departs
from the line of fact to create the
impression that Xew Tacoma is
as it styles itself "a superior port,"
and contrary to its usual fashion
of devoting the most space to de
crying Astoria, it attacks the en
tire system of wheat transporta
tion and invites comparison. It
says:
The time is rapidly approaching,
however, when the wheat from the
interior will be brought to Taco
ma as cheaply as to Portland;
and, when this can be done, the
following figures will show the
difference in the expenses of the
two ports, from whence it will be
seen at a glance how much less
freight a ship can afford to take
from Tacoma, or in other words
how much less it will cost the
producer to land his wheat in Eu
rope via Tacoma than via Port
land. For example, we will take the
extra expenses of a ship 1,500 tons
register, at Portland. This is the
best size to reckon on, as the
greater number of ships bsing
built for long voyages arc of this
size or over, and smaller vessels
cannot, with an great amount of
success compete with vessels of
this size for long voyage business:
Bar towage, sea to Astoria ? 259 fo
" Astoria to sea 309 it)
Rar pllotageOn and out) 3575 00
Hirer towage to Portland ami hack
to Astoria . ay) 00
Lichterage on jjoO ions wheat,
Portlandlo Astoria 1,500 00
River pilotage (nj and down) 150 W
K3.123 00
To this must be added the ex
pense which a vessel of this size
almost invariably incurs at xsto
ria, through detention, after being
loaded and ready for sea. It ranges
from one week to six. "Wo will
place it at 25 days, and 100 per
day is within the limit of the cost
of waiting. This gives 2,500
more to be added to the above
amount,making $5,G25. A further
addition must be made to this.
-Ships of large tonnage cannot
load to more than 21 feet
feet draught without paying
extra insurance, and frequently
they must not exceed this draught.
This means a dead loss to the
ship of the freight on from 100 to
150 tons, which we will place at
the nominal rate of 50s. or 12,
which would give a further amount
ofSl,200 to be added to the al
ready enormous total, making in
all 0,825, or, on a cargo of 2,100
tons 3.25 per ton. The wheat
can be taken from Tacoma at this
much per ton less freight, and the
ship show just as good a result at
the end of the voyage. These fig
ures can be proved.
The above is the important part
of the article. "We are not dis
posed to take issue with the Seat
tle editor as to what he says con
cerning the clearness of Portland
as a port. Part of it we have it
crated and reiterated in The As
tohian, in arguments intended to
show the superiority of Astoria as
a shipping point. But the article
in question is calculated to injure
Astoria as well as Portland and
deserves correction.
It is not a question of the lesser
of two evils, as the Ledger would
infer; whether the producer shall
"land his wheat in Europe via
Tacoma," or "via Portland." The
matter can very easily be solved
by the producer landing his wheat
in Europe via Astoria. "For ex
ample," says the Ledger, "we will
take the extra expenses of a ship
1,500 tons register at Portland."
For a better example let us take
that vessel at Astoria. Vessels
carrying 2,100 tons have loaded at
Astoria and crossed the Columbia
bar, but we will take the example
our Seattle contemporary cites.
He attempts to show that the ad
ditional expense of loading a ves
sel in the Columbia should deter
anj'one from trying the experi
ment. Let us see. We will con
cede that it is a wooden vessel,
and that it draws 21 feet, in car
rying 1,500 tons (though an iron
vessel drawing 20 feet ma' carry
2,200 tons). He puts the bar tow
age at 550; a little high, but let
it pass; the pilotage is 2SS; mak
ing thus far, a total of 838; the
river towage-need not show as the
vessel does not go above Astoria.
Of the lighterage he makes a big
item. The Astoria Transportation
compan3T demonstrated last season
that the grain could be carried at
three bits a ton, but let us say
that, it cost four bits; here we
have for 1,200 tons 600; the
river pilotage is another nil item,
thus giving an aggregate of Sl,
438 at Astoria, in place o more
than twice that much as the
L,edger figures it.
The Ledger goes on to speak of
"detention." There are, of course,
times, when, as is the case with
everyharbor, a vessel cannot go
to sea. It is but necessary to re
mind our Sound contemporary
of the wrecks and storms on the
Sound coast last winter, or of the
damage done to. vessels within a
few ship's lengths of the Ledger
building, though perhaps this is
too tender a spot in the Ledgers
recollection to be more than
touched. But when it piles up
2,500 as the improbable aggre
gate of such probable delay it
certainly invites comparison that
charity suggests be not made. In
the above we have taken the
present system of loading, s it
exists to Portland. There is no
need of carrying Walla AValia
wheat off the Columbia river once
it reaches it, and weie the con
ditions now as they should be, the
name of "Portland" need not be
mentioned in connection with Co
lumbia grain shipments.
The concluding part of the
quotation, the last two sentences
we deny in toto; we have shown
the article to be a falsehood
throughout and in the last two
sentences is a direct assertion that
cannot be substantiated. Tin:
Astorian asks for the proof that
the Ledger says it can furnish. In
its answer let it mention the cost
of carrying the wheat from Port
land to Tacoma, as compared with
the transportation to Astoria, and
let it not ignore all the items con
cerning the Sound shipping as it
does in the article from which we
quote:
An infusion from a sht ub called
"tempah," used by the Indians in
Nevada and Utah as a stimulant,
is said to resemble Chinese lea in
taste, and miners use it as a blood
purifier.
One hundred and eighty' horses
will be used by the president and
his pnrt' in making the Yellow
stone Park trip.
Thorough astronomical obser
vations demonstrate the fact that
the sun is blue.
gXEW TO-DAY
Steamer TOM MORRIS.
TIUS XEW
and Favorite ISoat
IS NOW HEADY FOR BUSINESS AND
can be chartered for excursions, sjK-eial
parties, clc,.at reasonable rates. A jxeneral
steatnboatiug business transsveted.
- V. HOELLIXG, Master.
Hess Farm for Sale.
THUS VALUABLE FARM, ON CLATSOP
JL Plains, consisting of 010 acres of dalrv
and farm land, together with stock and fanii
tools. Is for sale on reasonable tenns. For
particulars apply to C. N. HESS, In Astoria,
jr.-liu
Halls Safes.
TTE HAVE THE AGENCY FOR ASTO
1 T na of the above safes ; parties desiring
to purchase will do well to call and examine
catalogue and price lists.
BOZOETH & JOHNS,
Notice
ALL PERSONS KNOWING TIIEM
.rtves indebted to theJAstoria Sail-loft
will please call and sett lo before the 15th of
this month, as I have sold a half interest in
the business to J, Hess, of this citv. and 1
want to get my accounts straightened up.
Yours respectfully.
A. M. JOHNSON,
Snilmaker.
Notice to Creditors.
ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY CLAIMS
or outstanding accounts against the
are particularly requested to hand In the
,imK on or oeiore ine zn insr. as George
Boulard will then continue the business
without being responsible for debts con
tracted by the company prior to that date.
L. WILIS RON.
t-M GEO. BOULARD.
Notice.
Til AVE THIS DAY SOLD A HALF IX
JL terest in the business of sailmaking to
Mr. J. Hess, of this city. Mr. Hess has been
with me hi the capacity of foreman for a
number of years and Is fully competent in
all the branches or sailmaking.
Hereafter the business will be carried on
in the linn name of the'Astorla Sail-loft, J.
Hess & Co., proprietors.
J. HESS.
A.M. JOHNSON.
For Sale.
ONE GOODHORSE.ONENEW EXPRESS
1,1 . vA150n oue harness. Inquire at
this omce. 22-8wks
For Sale or Rent.
A GOOD BUSINESS PROPERTY INUP-Jt-SL
per Astoria, consisting or
Grocery Store and Saloon, ivitli
warehouse and IVliarr.
Stock will be sold with buildings if de
sired. Interests In other business are the
reasons for sclline.
Notice Is hereby given to persons indebted
to undersigned, that all accounts must be
settled before Aug. 1st; "
For full particulars Inquire of
l9--'wks N..TOHANSEN.
Piano for Sale.
TNOUIRE AT RESIDENCE OF CUT
1 Wcs. Whitcomb. vau.
Salmon Found. .
ABOUxWX) CASES SALMON UNDER O
R. & N, Co' dock. Astoria, in Adams,
Scandinavian and other brands. Aiwlv to
officeoriXLPackingCo, 11 3
--3t J, BARRY
OYSTER AND COFFEE HOUSE.
Frank Fabre
nas re-opened in tiie Odd Fellows Build
ing : Entrance on Cass street.
Ice Cream. Ice. Etc.
OCCIDENTAL HALL !
TWO NIGHTS
Friday and Saturday, July 27. 28.
First appearance in tills City, of the
LeoirflGroYerCoieJjCoaipij
Direct from San Fraaeiro. wher tin y Uaw
jrtxyed tl'hHig.t engagement known
in itWKXT year.
I 1 A V P. VJ5S I G .
The greatest American Comedy.
OVil BOARD!.(J IIOl'SE.
JSATJ'KDAY 55VEXIS:.
The latest Comedy Success.
ItlY SOX-IX-Z.AIV.
These plavs will 1-c produced under the
peraontd direction of Mk. Leoxakh Gijo
ver, the famous Author.
Seats can be smirt'tl at .1. st ixibh& Co'.s.
New York Novell v st-e. Hi;houi extra
cliarge. Admission" .l.Ut.
FOR LONDON DIRECT!
The splendid IW A.l Iron Kanpic
"Glenbervie" 800 Register
Will lake SALMON in lots to suit ship
pers, on j:kao.naisi.k ti:i:m for the
above named Port, and having large cn
gagements will be quickly dispatched.
!'"or rates or Freight and Insurance
Apply to SIBSON. CIIFRCIIS CO..
Portland, Or.
Or to P. L. CHERRY.
Astoria, Or.
FIVE HOURS TO TILLAMOOK.
the
lliilJ
Will leave Gray's Dock for
TILLAMOOK.
ON
Saturday. July 281Ii. ISStt.
For freight or passage apHy to
J. II. D. GRAY,
Agent.
FOR TILLAMOOK.
The new Steamer
RARRAGK,
JUter.
Ijpaves forTill!ittok
Thursday. July SISlIi.
ijWR SAILING DATES AND PAKTICF
' tars apply to .1. G. lirSTLit!!. Maui
Mreel Wharf. Astoria: ALLEN LEWIS.
Portland;.). L.-STORY Tillamook.
PEEEMPTORT
ADGTIOI SALE
OF
Balance of Stock
OX HAND AT
COMMENCING
HOBDAY, JULY 23, 2 P.M.
I have received positive instruc
tions from the
BONA FIDE OWNERS
OF THIS
LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS
OF
EVERY DESCRIPTION
To close the same out at Auction,
WITHOUT RESERVE.
Sale commencing on above day.
E. C. noiDEX,
Auctioneer.
FGAED & STOKES,
WE HAVE OPENED AGAIN
Iii Hume's New IJuiltlin,
And are Ready to Supply
the "Wants of Our
Customers.
A FULL STOCK
OF
Fresh Groceries.
Boot and Shoe Store,
fl O
2
O H
FINEST AND LARGEST STOCK OF
Boots AND Siioes
Ever brought to Astoria, is owned to the
Public In Brown's Xew ihilldiiitr,
Next to City Book Store
Gome and see Latest Styles. 1
I.J. ARVOLD.
SHEBIFF OM .
Jordan 1 Bozortb I - -
j Have a Full Line of !
!Crockery9 GlasswareJ jy
orner cwnis
BANKING AHDJH8URANGE.
Z. W CB.SE,
BROKER, BANKER
ANI
INSURANCE ACENT.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON
OFFICE HOURS: !
FROilO O'CLOCK A. M. UNTIL 3;
O'CLOCK P. SI.
Home Mutual Insurance Co.s
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. K. JlouonTOK . l'rejtident
Chas. K. Stohv. Secretary
(1 ro. I.. Stokv Ai'iit for O:ou
Csi)tal paid up m U. S. ;W
coin i &Q 000 VO
I. XV. CASE. Agent.
Chcnanius street. Astoria. Oreou.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL A2TD LONDON AND
GT.OBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
KIRK INSURANCE COMPANIES.
SroontiDj a cni'ital of $7.J(.00.
A. VAX DDSKN. Asenl.
"1 Uvrc is a title in the affairs of iim
Which, if taken at the flo4,
trails on to FortiiHC." SUoksfre.
Do You Want
TO SECURE
A. COMPETENCY ?
. IF SO
I
YOUR
Surlis Karninis
iN
HEAL ESTATE
THAT
TO
Double in Value !
IN
A VERY SHORT TIME.
Terinintis Aiition to Albiia.
This addition commences only
fire blocks from the O. K. & N.
Co.'s extensive improvements, and
immediately adjoins the Mam moth
Flouring Mills to be erected by
Sibson, Church & Co. Immense
works are now going on right in
front of it, and there will be at
least four hundred thousand dol
lars spent on. them this summer
and fall. The whole" place is al
most level as a table, high and
sightly, and as before stated, close
up to the property on which Mr.
Villard is inaugurating immense
works of all kinds. The lots arc
all full size, 50x100 feet each, and
range in price from 200 to $u50,
according to location.
Terms of sale: One-third cash,
and balance in easy monthly or
quarterly payments, without in
terest. Discount made lor all cash.
Plats may be seen and an'
further particulars obtained on
application to
E. C. HOLDEN,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Ag't.
Notice of Application to Purchase
Timber Lands.
LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, W. T..
May 15, 1883.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress
approved June 3, 1S78. entitled "an act for
the sale of timber lands in the states of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada, and iu Washington
Territory," Gustav Kopplin. of .Multnomah
Count v. Oregon, has this day filed In this
office fib application to purchase, the north
east i of section is. township 9 north, of
ranges west of the Willamette Meridian.
Testimony In the above case will be takeh
before the Register and Receiver at Vancon
ver. Wash. Ter., on Monday, the sotli day of
July, 18S3.
Any and all persons having adverse claims
to the above described lands, or any portion
thereof, arc hereby required to llle their
claims in this office within sixty (CO) days
from date hereof.
FRED. W. SPAItLINO,
Register.
ana mm
5S2SJ
W ilson & Fisher.
SHIP CHANDLERS.
DKAT.intS TN
Iron, Sice!, Coal. Anchors. Chains.
TAR, PITCH, OAKUK1,
! VtMIr:IT AVn "M-T nurivivcn
,
Kail.-. Cvjipop Knils :iml Burrs.
-
aiKHi naraware, .faints and Oils
Rubber and Hemp Packing of alt Kinds.
PROVISIONS
rr.osrss xxn jisr.T. fkki.
A;;ts for Sak-m Flouriut; Mills.
CoriMT Clu-siatsuis and Hrtiiiil'.on Street
ASTORIA, OREGON.
I. W. (3 ABE,
.MI'OUTKK AN1 WltOLKSAl.K AN1 KB
1'AIL UHALBK IN
GENERAL IERCHMDISE
Corner Cdeasmut and Cjws str.'eis.
ASTORIA ... OREGON
Fimires l8Y8r Lie 1
T "FT? TH
OP THE CHOP HOUSE
Chii prort hy his lHKk thai he is ttoinj; the
ijytt.'si iMismess 01 any
RESTAURANT
In the city, awl he will guarantee to give
im; uei meai ioreasn. .
.1. IIKSS. A. M. JOHNSON.
i Astoria Bail Loft,
MANLFAm'i;EtS OF
SAILS. TijiNTS, AWNINGS.
TARPAULINS,
And everything else iiertnininj; tn our
Hnsiness.
Lowest Price and Best Work
For 3'oitr M'onej-.
At the OM Stand.
Leave your older and t your work
done at oiiee.
J. II ESS i CO.
Orestm.
Astoria,
Totiee or Ailieation to Purchase
Timber Ianils.
LAN I) OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, W. T..
.May 2Hh, lsS3.
Notice Is hereby jriven thai in coiti)iauee
with the provisions of the Art of Coimress
: annnivetl June 3. isr. ontitkil "An act for
i the sale of Umber Uuuls in the States of
Cal norma. Oregon. Nevada, and in Wash
ington Territory." Whiter M. Smith, of Mult
nomah county, Oreeon. has this tiay Hied in
tills office his abdication to invhasc the
north-cast U of section l:!. Township U north,
of teniae 5 west, of tiie Willamette Meridian.
Testimony in the above ease will he taken
lierorc the Register and llecelver at A'an
couvcr, Wash. Ter, on Momlav. the Vilh
tlay of August. lSfiS.
j Any ami all ierjHts having atlverse claims
; to the above described lands or anv nortiou
tiiuruiu. arc iicrviiy requireti 10 nie ineir
claims in this office within slxtv (CO) tlays
from tlate hereof.
l'KED. W. SPARLING,
jeKHWtl Register.
"i
i
Drugs and Chemicals
J.E. THOMAS,
I
riDT'finTctni i
. Pharmacist,
A ASTORIA
Prescriptions carefully conipouiuled
Day or Night.
ASK FOR
TTnioiL India Rubber Go's
Iure Para Gum
CRACK PROOF
RUBBER BOOTS.
BEWAltK OF IMITATIONS !
Re sure the Roots arc stamped CUACK
PROOF an thp heels, and have the PUItE
GUM SPRINGS on the foot and Instep,
which prevent their cracking or breaking.
We are now making them with ItUIHJER
AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make
them last more than twice as long as any
Rubber boots made.
FOR SALE P.Y ALL DEALERS.
ALL KINDS RUP.ItEi: RELTING. PACK
ING, HOSK.SPRINGS. CLOTHING.
BOOTS AND SHOES. Etc
COODYEAR RUBBER CO.
it. H. PKASK. Jr. i Agents.
S. M. RUNYON. j San Erancisco.
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSMITHING,
At Capt. Rogers old stand, comer of Cass
and Court Streets. .
Ship and Cannery work, Jlorscshoelng.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work:
guaranteed.
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B
L,
Eresli Fruits
i
FANCY GROCERIES.
CITY BOOK STORE.
We h::e to-day finished opening and putting in order tiie
Ilonqht in San Francisco by B. F. STEYENS.
V. V. MOFFIT will be found behind the counter, llis long established repu
tation as a good and reliable salesman is all that need be said.
You Will Find Prices Lower than the Lowest.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.
Sortsp tben P. Parker, Master.
- --'--'--JL-- - --rTz& i.-or TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR
TER apply to ;he Capt.iln, cr to
J&h.n Ik IVZonfgomery,
(SITOESSOR TO .TACKfNS & MONTGOMERY.)
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
CHKAASirS STREKT, A'ext to C 1,. Parker's Store.
THE NEW MODEL
A FTJIili STOCK
Two doors east of Occitlent Hotel.
CHAS. HEILBORN,
JIANtTFACTUKER OF
FTJRNITTTBE S! BEDDING
AND DEALER IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings
"WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES
Complete In every branch.
jr. OI.SKN.
J. GUSTAFSON.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE 3 BEDDING.
Corner Ttlalu ami 8qiicmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oreeon,
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
ALT. Kl'iiS OF FimXITURE REPAIRED AND VARRISHED.
mrm ii iii i inn i i in r -t rnnrrTTJM'MiiTinirr-
CHASJJILLIAISON&CO.
REAL ESTATE
AND
Genera! Commission Brokers.
Otllce on Genevieve street, in the rear of
E, 11. Iluwes" bnikliiiic.
A General Agency business transacted.
ai noarovATioir.
IVfO 3ioi:e Mo:roroLY in newspa-
1 pers. The W EST
Only 15 cts, a Copy
AT THE
NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Saddle and Harness Shop.
A. J. CLOUTRIE.
All manner of Rejiairinff. etc.. attended to.
Shop In Pace's new buiJvPTng on Cass street.
PARKER.
Vegetables
STEAMER
CLARA PARKER
U. IS. PARKER.
DEAtEK IN
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
The Best in tho market.
Ptumblng goods of all kinds ou hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner.
RANGE CAT BE HAD IN AS
TORIA OJLY OF
E. E. BAWE9,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. It. HA WES Is also agent for the
Bid patent CooMi Sto?e
And other first-class stoves.
Furnaco Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc., a specialty.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
A. JOITXSOX.
Leinenweber & Co.,
C. T.K1XKX WEBER.
H. BBOW2T
ESTABLISHED 1865.
ASTOBIA. OREGON,
TAW ID CUERBHS,
Manufacturers and Importers ol
LL KINDS OF
AND FINDINGS .
Wholesale Dealers In
OJL AND TALLOW.
ea-llfghest cash price paid for Hides and
Tallow.
ASTORIA
Brewery Beer Saloon.
The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass.
not 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. HTLLEJi.