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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 8, 1883)
mmn Astoria, Oregon, Saturday Morning, September 8, 1883. No. 137. V Ul. .AAA. VANCOUVER. The Oldest Town In Waonington Territor y. When in 1S23 the Hudson's Bay Company then the proprietor of Astoria, determined to select a new and moro favorable location for its general headquarters on this coast, the officers of that great corporation looked carefully about for a locality offering the three advantages essential to the perma nent headquarters of so extensive a business. Tn the first place it must have sufficient agricultural country about it to raise the large crops of grain and vegetables re quired at all the company's forts and to furnish pasturage for the beef and dairy cattle; it must be easy of access to the bands of trappers coming in from the south, cast and north; fiualh', it must possess a good harbor and be ap proachable by the large vessels of the company that came at stated periods to bring supplies and car ry away the accumulated furs The decision was not made hastily nor without thoughtful considera tion, and after the whole ground had been carefully looked over Vancouver was selected as the most eligible location. It was near the mouth of the "Willamette and therefore the center and nat ural converging point of trapping parties coming down the Columbia from the vast wilderness to the east or with the overland express from Montreal, from the rich trap ping grounds of California via. the "Willamette valley, or from the up per coast and Puget Sound; agri culturally, the surroundings were all that could be desired; and, fin ally, in addition to the fact that it offered the finest natural town site along the Columbia river, it was easily approached by deep water vessels of large draft, and pre sented excellent natural facilities for loading and discharging cargo. In fact it possessed the finest site and the most natural advantages for a large inland commercial and dis tributing city to be found on the Columbia. The question naturally arises, why, then, did it not become the metropolis instead of Portland? The answer is plain. The actual settlers of this region were chiefly American, antagonistic in interest and sentiment to the great English corporation and its representa tives. They nearly ail settled south of the Columbia and in the "Willamette valley, and naturally sought to establish trade centers of their own, ignoring Vancouver as much as possible. Oregon City was founded, then Milwaukie, Portland and other towns on the Willamette, the desire being to find an eligible location as near as possible to the settlements and yet approachable by deep water vessels. The efforts finally crys talized in the city of Portland, and long before Vancouvor was redeemed from the hands of the English comparry, Portland had become the accepted metropolis, and so remains to the present day, though situated on a branch of the Columbia several miles from the main stream. Large vessels went to Vancouver with full cargoes for the Hudson's Bay Co., and for the government after" the military headquarters were established there in 1S49. This continued uutil the withdrawal of the fur company in 1858, about which time, also, the government began shipping its supplies by the regu lar line ol steamers plying be tween San Francisco and Portland. Since then it is but occasionally that seafaring vessels of heavy draft have visited Vancouver. Tn the twenty years of disuse the shifting currents have, changed the channel of the river somewhat, and small bars have formed which would now impede the progress of heavier vessels; but with half the annual expense of keeping open the "Willamette to Portland, a far better and deeper channel could be maintained to Vancouver, and there is no reason so far as chan nel and harbor are concerned, wh v Vancouver should not become' the great shipping and receiving point she was designed by nature to be. West Shore. Political. Governor Foster of Ohio, says Foraker's majority will be about 35,000. The Nashville Batiner Pern., holds up both hands for Bayard for president in 1884. The Georgia legislature is con sidering a bill creating the office of lieutenant governor. Maryland will on the Gth of November next elect a full house of delegates and half her state senate. Pennsylvanians are coming to the conclusion that cholera will be the only thing that can drive the legislature to adjourn. The Cincinnati Saloon Keeper's Association has passed a resolu tion directing its members to vote the Democratic ticket. The Philadelphia Times has as certained that to pay Chandler's trip, Uncle Sam has to shell out $100 a day. N. Y. Graphic "No man," said Judge Black, "can be a jjrood Democrat who be lieves in tariff for protection." Judge Black was a strict construc tionist. A state convention of the Workmen of New York will be held at Rochester on the 17th of September, to devise ways and means to abolish the convict labor system. The opposition to the present ring in Baltimore is talking of nominating Christian Ax for Mayor. The name is suggestive, to say the least, in connection with the breaking down of a political machine. "The Michigan prohibitionists have resolved to raise a state cam paign fund of 100,000." says the. Norfolk Virginian, "and use it in beating the Republican party. They have the money raised al readyall but tf9,975." The Kalamazoo, Mich., Gazette is out for Tilden and Hendricks for 1884, declaring that "jus tice demands that the crime of 1S70 be wiped out." This is one of the earliest symptoms of a re vivication of the "literary bu reau." A Washington correspondent writes to the Philadelphia T'imes: "It is becoming more and more apparent that Mr. Blaine has not impressed his former supporters with the understanding that he does not intend to be in the next presidential race.' The Richmond Dispatch (Bour bon) says that there is an universal activity among the negro voters of Virginia, and expresses the opin ion that 100,000 of the wiiole number of them in the state (which it places at 12S,000) will vote the Mahome ticket this fall. It add that ''Democrats of Virginia may as well look this matter in the face." The Republicans of Iowa that the Democrats ol that state think they are going to catch and hold this year, and the style in which they are to be caught and held, reminds the Iowa State Kcyister of the story of the small boy and his first fish: "Oh, father," he screamed, rushing in in ecstacy, "I caught the biggest fish ever was. He bit right on to my hook." "But where is the fish, my child?" "Oh, pa, he just unbit again and div!" A gray-eyed Tennessee girl is said to have discovered that she can make her eyes look blue by wearing a dark blue velvet lining to her hat and eating loaf sugar slightly flavored with cologne wa ter. Gray-eyed young men make their eyes look red by taking an other kind of flavoring with or without sugar. "I did have the rheumatism," said Mr. Robert Fletcher, of the Chicago Irish Tribune, "and was cured by St. Jacobs Oil. I think it a wonderful, never-failing rem edy." Shiloii's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, whooping cough and Bronchitis. Sold by W. E. Dement. Within the last two or three years, well-to-do Englishmen, or those who claim to belong to fam ilies of distinction, have been seek ing large landed properties in the northwest along the line of the Northern Pacific railroad, some going orer the line into the Brit ish possessions. These invest ments are probably desirable from a business point of view. There is to be an extraordinary indus trial development in the north west. But this will be, to a large extent, confined to the territor)' wttuin our own limits. v nat mo Canadian Pacific railroad may do for the extreme northwest hardly affects the present interest in the purchase of lands. The consum mation of that interest is remote, not to say problematical. More over, the growth of the British northwest has been very slow with all the advantages which are known to exist. British Colum bia, lor instance, is not growing as fast as Washington Territor)', nor as fast as any of the other ter ritories of the northwest. The Englishman might prefer to own nronertv witnin tne limits oi a government of his own nationali ty. But presumably he prefers to own land which will be enhanced in value, and from which he can derive a solid revenue. He buys extensively in the great territories iutersected by the Northern Pa cific railroad. POWDER Absolutely Pure- This powder never varies. A marvel o purity, strength ami whalesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the ninl- tltudc of. low test short weight, alum or pho$hftie powders. Soldonlyin cans. Kov- AIj 1JAKINO 1'OWDEU UO.. IOC Wall-it. N. Y. Fitters In Cover and A Rue districts, in tropical and other rczions visited bv eDidemics. and in deed in all localities where tho conditions aro unfavorable tn health, this famous vegetable mvigorant and alterative, 11 ost otters Stom ach Hitters, has been found a potent safepiard even to feeble constitutions and frnril frmno. white as a euro for indigestion, biliouno3s ana kindred complmnts, it is without a rival. For Mile Oy all Dnunrists nnd Dealers generally. NOTICE. ALL PERSONS are HEREBY CAUTIONED Not to Trespass upon the follow ing described property, to wit: The NW 1-4 of Sec. 28, T. 8 N., R. 8 V., Clatsop County, Oregon. The said property being the property of the undersigned. JOHN ROGERS. HANSEN BIIOS. SASH AND DOOR FACTORY, AND PLANING MILL. A full stock of home manufactured goods constantly on hand. Special Attention given to Orders. All work guaranteed. Your patronage so licited. ASTORIA. Oregon 9 frALTsis? ff 0 CELEBRATED IsLRMANliEIIEU I. ! iron. MEDIA Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbaqo, Backache, Soreness of ihe Chest, Gout, Quinsy, Soro 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 on exrth eqatls Sr. Jacobs Oil u & Mttfe, sure, simple and cheap External BranJjr. A trial entails but the conparaUrely triCing outlay of 50 Cents, and erery one luffer ing with pain can haTe cheap and pocitire proof of its claims. Directions in Zlerea Languages. BOLD BY ALLDBUGGET2 A2H) SEALERS IN MEDICINE. A. VOGKELER &, CO., Ualtlmorc, 3T(L, V. 8. A. A biuff old farmer in Mecklen burg had a son at the university who ran through more money than his father liked, while at the same time neglecting his studies. The latter, on inquiring, got to hear that his son showed little aptitude for learning, and decided to send for him home, in order to make a farmer of him. The student was highly displeased at this turn of affairs, and when his father took him into the field for the first time he gave vent to his dissatis faction in a string of Latin phrases and quotations. After awhile his father said to him: "I say, Au gustus, here is a pitchfork, and yonder is the manure in the cart what do vou call them in Latin?" "Forkus manuribus, cartibus," re plied the son, with an air of proud satisfaction. "Very well, then," said the farmer, ,;if vou don't at once take the forkus and unload tle cartibus of manuribus I'll b" sak every bouibus in your body bus. Understandibus?" SYMPTOMS QF A DISEASED LIVER. Fain In the right side, undrr r-d;e of ribs, Increasing on pre-ure; soiiiftinuH the pain is on the leftsido; the pillion" i.; rarely able to He on tho left side; .NOine thnes the pain is felt under the shonltter and is sometimes taken for Rheumatism In the arm. Tho stomach is affected with loss of appetite ami sickness; the ImweN In general are coMivc, sometimes alter nating vrlth laxity; the head Is troubled with pain, accompanied with n dull, heavy sensation in tiie 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 leen done. A slight, dry cough Is .sometimes attendant. The patient com plains of weariness and debility; he In easily startled ; his feet are cold "or burn ing, and he complains of n prickly sensa tion of tho skin; his spirits are low, nnd. although he is sallstled that exerch-o would be bcncllcial to him, yet he can scarcely summon up fortitude enough to try It. If you have any of the above symptoms, you can certainty be cured by tho use of the genuine 1)11. C. McLAJiE'S LIVKK PILLS. When you buy McLaue'H Pills, insist on having HIS. C. 3rcLAXES CKLIS 1SISATEX) LIVKItPILLS, madcbyFIem iiie IJro., Pittsburgh, Pa. If you cam not cot the genuine JIt. C. McLANK'S LIVER, PILLS, send us 25 cents by mall, ami wcwill send them to you. FLE3IIXG BKOS., Pittsburgh, Pa. J. HESS. A. M. .10I1XSOX. Astoria Sail Loft. 9 MANUFACTURERS OF SAILS, TENTS, AWNINGS, TARPAULINS, And everything else pertainiuc; to our Business. LowestPrice and Best Work For your Money, At the Old Stand. Leave your orders and get your work done at once. J. II ESS i CO. Astoria, ... Oregon. Notice to the Public. ALL PARTIES INDEBTED TO ME AP.E notified that I have placed my accounts in the hands of Shcltuan E. Morton, for col lection. Any account remaining unpaid alter the 20th of this month will be handed to my at torney for legal action thereon. N.JOHANSEN. TIBIAL huTELS AND RESTAURANTS. PARKER. HOUSE, II. B. PARKER. Prop., ASTORIA, - - OREGON. E. P. PARKER, - Manager and Agent. Al. CROSBY, - - Day Clerk. riilL BOWERS, - - Night Clerk. Jas. DCFFY has the Bar and Billiard room. First Class in all Respects, FREE COACH TO THE HOUSE. IT IS A FACT -TIUT JEFF'S CHOP HOUSE ON Concomly Street is the Best in Town. THAT Ic has Always on Hand FRESH Slionl "Waier Bay and. "Kasl i:rn Oy.sters. THAT "JEFF" IS THE BOSS CATERER. THAT He has brcu Proprietor or the "Aurora Hotel" In Knapptoa seven year. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. COSMOPOLITAN Chop House and Restaurant. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. 31enls - 5 ccntH and. upwards. Proprietor. - ASTORIA. MAIN STKECT. - DKALKK Uf Hay, Oats, Straw. Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand IVootl Delivered to Order, Graying, Teaming and Express Business. Horses ana Carriages for Hire. PKALKU IK WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. yiHMT LASX 1. W. CASE, nil'OUTKU AND WHOLESALE AND K& TAlf. DKALEK IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE onir Chenamns and Caas streets. A STOW A - - OREGON NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS COMPANY Are Now Ready For Business. CxTOftice with Itozorth & Johns. E.A.NOYE9. Agt. NOTICE. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, WESTERN DIVISIONS, Oivyon Railway & Navigation Co, Oregon & California Itallroad Co. Grani Celebration at Portland, On ScptcmbcrlOth and lltli. Account completion of the Northern Pa cine K. It, Konn;l Trip Tickets have heen placed on sale at all ticket stations at -io per cent, re duction. Tickets good from Sept. 6th to 13th, both days inclusive. JOHN1IUIR K.P.KOGEItS A. L. STOCKS Snpt of TrSc Gea'IJls'l. Aist bnptTrifis A. V. Men, 2 -S3 r- KSSSoi 2. 03.2 ri p li l 6 Wholesale and retail dealer' In P?9VfolQM99 MILL FEED. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with WinesLiquorsJobaccoXigars WILLIAM HOWE DEALER IX Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms, Lumber. All kinds of OAK LUMBER, GLASS, Boat Material, Etc. - j Boats of all Kinds Made to Order, j 5""" "Orders from a- distance promptly attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed In all cases S.AENDT & EERCHEN, ASTORIA. - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP AND Boiler Shop All kinds of ENGINE, CANNEEY, AJfD STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bestok Sthkkt, Near Parkek IIodsk, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAMIAEMIMS BoIIerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Of all Descriptions made to Order at Short Xotlce. A. D.Wass, President. J. G. Hostlkr, Secretary, I. W. Case, Treasurer. Jonx Fox.Superlntendent. LOEB & CO., JOBBERS IN WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds ofSaioon Supplies. jyAll goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET, Opposite Parker Ilouse, Astoria, OreRon. BUY THE BEST ! BARBOUR S Irish Flax Salmon Net Threads Woodberry, and Needle Brands, SEINE TWINES. AND CORK AND LEAD LINES, Flsli PaHHdH, HelneH, and Xets Imported to Order. A Large Stockof Netting, KsbLlDes AND Pi SH HOOKS. CONSTANl LY ON HAND. HENRY iLYLE & CO... 517 and 519, MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO. EtFAgenta for the Pacific Coast FOARD & STOKES, WE HAVE OPENED AGAIN In Hume's New Building, And are Beady to Supply the "Wants of Our Customers. A FULL STOCK OF Fresh Groceries. AND, Bracket Work A SPECIALTY. BUSINESS CARDS. Q W. 1TLTO.V, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Rooms 5 and 0, Odd Fellows Building. V. AL1EX, Astoria Agent Hamburg-Magdeburg and German-American FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Jg C. IIOliDEX,, NOTARY PUBLIC, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AND IN SURANCE AGENT. JA.Y TXJTTXiE, 31. 1. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Rooms l, 2, and 3. Pythian Build ing. Residkxce Over J. E. Thomas Drug Store. QJBr.O F. PARKER, SURVEYOR OF Clatsop County, nnd City or Astoria Office :-Chenamus street, Y. M. C. A. hall Room No. 8. P. KICKS, PENTIST, ASTORIA, - - OREGON Rooms In Allen's building up stairs, corner f Cass and Sqemocqhe stret . J Q..A.BOAVJLBX, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Chenamus treet, - - ASTORIA, OREGON J .T. JOT.S, STAIR BUnDER, Ship and Steamboat Joiner. JQR. J. E. laFOROE, EjrnsT, Room ll. Odd Fellows Building, Astoria, Or. Gas administered for painless extraction of teeth. Qt J. CURTIS, ATT'Y AT LAW. Notary Public. Commissioner of Deeds for California. New York nml "Wimhlnctnn Tpi-- ritory. Rooms 3 and -1, Odd Fellows Building, As toria. Oregon. .B.-Clalms at "Washington. D. C, and collections a specialty. GEO. P. WHEELER. VT. L. ROBB. WHEELER & ROBB. GENERAL REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, AND COLLECTION AGENTS. ltfi.il Kst.ltrt linnt'lit nrut cnM nn rmnmla. slon. Accounts adjusted and Bills collected. Correspondence from abroad solicited. inoqua street, next door to Foard & Stokes. GENERAL STEAMSHIP AGENCY. Bills of Exchange on any Pari oJ Europe. 1AM AGENT FOR TIE FOLLOWING well known nnd cnmmniUrma stanmshln lues, STATE LINE, RED STAR, WHITE STAR, HAMBURG-AMER ICAN, 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. TV. CASE: BQZOBTH & JOHNS. Real Esiaie and Genera! Insurance Agents. ASTORIA, Oregon. WE WRITE POLICIES IN TIIE WEST ern. State Investment, Hamburg, Bre men and North German Fire Insurance Com panies, and represent the Travellers' Life and Accident of Hartford, and the New York Life, of N. Y. We have tho only complete set of township maps in the county, and have made arrange ments to receive applications, filings, and final proofs on Homesteads, Preemptions, Timber Lands, etc., having all the official blanks therefor. Our maps can be exam ined In the office, upon the payment of a reasonable fee. We also have for sale city property in As toria and additions, and farms and tide land property. Rents, and other collections mado, and loans negotiated. BOZORTH& JOHNS, PLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting DONE BY RUDDOCK & WHEELER. AT fair rates. Also a complete stock of3" goods In our line. Estimates given and work guaranteed. Cass street. In rear of I O O F buildlDir, next to Gas Co's office. '