ASTOSIA, OREGON: SATUKDAY. .SEPTEMKEi: 8, 16S8 The Last Spike. To-day Hcnr' Villard, presi dent of the Northern Pacific R. R. Co., will drive the last spike on the road, and that transcontinen tal line will be a finished fact No event since the acquisition of Or egon by the United States has had more potent effect on the future of this section of the Union. The stimulus occasioned by the build ing of the road has been felt in every nook of the northwest. Fa cility of communication solves the problem of settlement in this country, and every preemption claim in Oregon and Washington is enhanced in value just so much by the completion which is cele brated along 2,000 miles of terri tory to-day. As years go it puts the coun try a century in advance of what it would be without the road. The future, and its conditions de pend largely upon ourselves. Ve will, of course, he temporarily in fluenced in sentiment and common action by the immigration that will immediately result, but in a wider sense the destiny of the commonwealth is in the hands of the dwellers hero to-da'. In eighteen days it will be ten years since Jay Cookers failure threw down the splendid scheme that that financier had planned, and set back indefinitely the com pletion of the road. The history of its building since the fall of 1879 is more like romance than reality, and even now it is diffi cult to realize that a line of rail way connects Oregon with the east. More than fourteen years ago the two oceans were united by rail at 'Promonton' Point, Utah, by ex-Go v. Stanford. The nation then stood upon the tip toe of expectant interest, and the blows that drovo the golden spike reverberated across earth's farthest sea. "When, three years ago, the second line was completed, but little general interest was mani fested, and now that the third line is finishedjits completion is looked upon as a matter of course, and the commercial import of tin fact outranks the sentimental or so cial ideas naturally resultant. The difference in the surround ings is striking. "When Stanford finished the Central Pacific he was surrounded by a crowd of fi nanciers; Villard to-day is sur rounded by an assemblage of for eigners. The contrast is signifi cant. It is Vil'ard's idea to bring a new German)' into the great ter ritory through which his road runs, and for this he has interested leading men in the land of his na iivity and brought them out to witness the consummation of the promises made them that they may go back and tell what they have seen. His shrewdness is no less evinced in the care with which he has selected representa tive men in every department: no tably journalism. The foremost journals of the world are repre sented there to-day, and through their columns two hundred mil lion intelligent people in Europe and America will read of what was done and of the wonderful country that made possible such mighty enterprise. To us, on this quiet bay, down which floats the commerce of an Empire, the celebration has the semblance of an echo; we only catch the reflected sound and the direct contact is not ours to feel. In the wisdom of the men who havo built the road it has been deemed best to stop one hundred miles from the seaand as they are the men who are advancing the money it is not for us to ques tion their mode of operations, Rather can we of Astoria congrat ulate ourselves. Privilege usually involves re sponsibility. Astoria is in this in stance happily exempt. TVc of Astoria and vicinity shall derive immense benefit from the comple tion of the Northern Pacific Rail road, while at the same time, by- reason of our grand geographical position we are forever free from the restrictions that may be im posed upon less favored places Astoria at the mouth of the grand- est river oi me jracinc will ever be a free port untramelled by the arbitrary distinctions of a freight schedule, while enjoying all the augmented facilities that must necessarily result from the com pletion of the road. For this have we of Astoria more than or dinary cause of gratulation. True, we are comparatively silent: no bugles sound, uor cannon roar.; but those are only the outside attri butes. Wc are content to reap the gain and bide our time for greater prominence. Why should Astoria sigh for the jrreen fruit that by-and-by, in the fullness of ripeness shall fall into our "laps? Hence it is in order for The Daily Astokiax, the farthest west of all the thousands of daily news papers of the Union, to send greeting to the gentlemen who shall take part in the ceremonies to-day; to assure them that we are with them in spirit, that we are in unison with them in senti ment; that we are oi one mind with them in intent, and that no community more heartily rejoices or takes greater pleasure in the fact that the N. P. R. R. is com pleted, than do we of Astoria to day. California was convulsed by an earthquake last Thursday. NEW TO-DAY. RefiularAiictionSale THIS DAY, AT 11 A. til. AT HOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS. 1 Good Counter 20 ft long, 1 pair Buffalo Platform Scales, weight 600 lbs, 1 lot Matting, 1 Good Brussels Carpet, Spring Beds, Chairs, Crockery, Desk, Meat Safe, etc., etc. Also, two good Sewing Maclunes, warranted in good working order. E. C. H0LDEN. . Auctioneer. Picked Up. milE FOLLOWING X.YilEI) GOODS JL were picked up from the wreck or tlio yueen oune racmc: 1 l'arlor table, l barrel of sulrits. r chairs. 2 case s of bitters, l mirror, yt doz shirk, a lot ol sma'l looking glasses, some dirks and butcher knives, 2 cases oi lanterns. 1 case of oil, a lot ot toy wagons, The owners can have the above named goods by proving propeny auu paying cunrges. $-?.t .S.3I.COFFIXBCRY. Picked Up. fFF CLATSOI SPIT. 1 BBL "WHISKEY. J 1 bid Tori, 1 pks lea, 1 piece Carpet, a lot of OolTec Mills. Brackets. Baskets, dam aged Mirrors, 1 pkg I'low Beams, 1 pkg Window Fnuurs, suits of Clothing. 2 pair maiiKeis, wnieii owners can nave uy apply ing at Kinney's dock, proving property and paying enarges. J. M ELLIN. R-::t And Others. Picked Up. OFF CLATSOr SFIT, G KEGS BEEIt, 1 box Glass, 2 bbls Ale, 4 pkgs plow beams and handles, which owners can have by applying at Kinney's dock, proving property and paying charges. 8-st ANDKEWSCHURING. Picked Up. OFF CLATSOP SPIT TWO BARBELS Liquor and one barrel Beor. Owners can have same by proving property and paving charges on application to 7-3t It, T. HUMPHREYS. Picked Up. OFF CLATSOP SPIT. DRYGOODS, Trunks. Doais, Canned Goods, WknIi Stand, Beer, "Wine, etc Owners can have the same by proving pnicrty and paying charges, IVER ANDERSON. 7-3t P. U. P. Co. Picked Up. milE FOLLOWING NAMED GOODS JL were picked up in the Columbia river on Wednesday, owners csui have same by applying to James Tatton, steamer "Gen. Custer," proving property and paving sal vage : is 10-galIon kegs Beer, 1 20-gatlon cases Flavoring Extract, 1 case Jamaica Ginger, l case Peruvian Bitters. 1 case Hos tetter's Bitters. 1 bale Paper, 2 cases Prunes, 2 boxes Candles, 1 box Soap. 1 box Pickles, 3 kegs Pickles, 2 Butter Molds, l box Patent Medicine, 1 box Blacking. 1 bbl "Whisky 1 'obi Port Wine, 3 bbls Claret, 4 bbls Lard Oil, 3 bbls Boiled Oil. 1 bbl Vinegar, 1 bbl Ale, quantity of China Slippers. Picked Up. PICKED Ur FROM. THE "WRECK OF the Ocean Queen, September 5th, 1S83, the following described property : lease of baddle-trees ; l case of cotton Blue Jeans ; 1 case of Cotton warp ; l doz. Gum boots : 1 case Hats ; 1 case leaf Tobac co ; l case hops ; 1 case of "Whisky : 1 case Brandy; 1 bate Cotton batten ; Plow beams ; which the owner can have upon paying the costs and salvage. Enquire of JOHN WOODS, ANTON ANDERSON. OLOF HANSEN & CO. at Mrs. Winccnt's house. Astoria. Picked Up. milE FOLLOWING NAMED GOODS JL were picked up at the scene of the wreck on Wednesday : 503 feet 2J4 in. hose, fl pkgs saddles. 2 bedsteads, 1 case under clothing, l case hats and caps, 1 bale scrub bing brushes, l pkg baskets, 1 rocking chair, l staud, i pkg brooms, 1 case cigars, l trunk audio smalt packages. Owners can have tho above by applying to V.Boelling, steam er "Tom Morris, proving property and pav ing charges. Picked Up. OFF CLATSOP SFIT, LOT OF FURNI lure, canned goods, whiskv, oils, beer, glassware, wine, boots, tobacco, etc Par ticulars of C. "W. STONE. NOTICE. T0 WHOM IT HAY- CONCERN. A NY PARTIES WHO HAVE PICKED Xl. up cargo jettisoned from steamship Queen of the Paciile, are hereby notified to deliver the same to E. A- Noyes. at O. H. & N. Co.. taking his receipt for all goods de livered to him. Parties refusing or neglect ing to make such delivery or to notify the undersigned of the goods in their possession will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. GEO. FLAVEL. Agent Board of Underwriters. Notice. mO WHOM. IT MAY CONCERN. ALL JL persons picking up cargo Jettisoned from steamship "Queen of the Pacific," arc hereby notified to deliver same at O. It. & N. Co.'s Main street dock, file their claims rpr salvage and take receipts for goods de livered. Persons picking up this property are known and are hereby warned that thev will be prosecuted If above is not complied wlt. E. A. NO YES. tf AcBt Oregon Railway & Nav. Co. OCCIDENTAL HALL. OltEAT St CCESS OF WHEELlvR & TTBOR'S English Star Novelty Company. fknhi Mki ai Satnrflay September Gth. 7th, and &lh. The Latest Europoan Wonders WILT, UK IjrntODL'CED racii kvkxijjg Admission 50 cents. Reserved Seats."5l.o0 Tickets can lie had at Strauss. New York Novelty Store. OCCIDEIffl HALL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Sept. 13th. and 14th. Annonncement Extraordinary ! From tin? Occident to the Orient. Grand Tour of tlio Eminent Comedian, Mr. George Holland Supported by J. P. IIOWE'S Bisli Street Theatre Coiaiij, Direct from the most Brilliant Season at the Bush StreetTheatre, San Francisco. The Comedies will be Illustrated by the fol lowing well known, and Favorite Artists. Each one of whom lias achieved success and reputation of the highest order in San Fran cisco. MISS CONSTANCE MURIELLE, MISS CASSANDRA BONNER, MISS KATE CLEVELAND, MISS BESSIE LEE, MISS JESSIE BROWN. MR. W. B. BUCKINGHAM, MR. W. C. DEAL, MILT. J. MURRAY, MR. JOHN RYAN. AND MR. GEORGE HOLLAND. THURSDAY. XIGKT, SEPT. I3th. Tom Taylor-? Funniest Comedy OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, The Sucre's of the world, in which Mr GEORGE HOLLAND will play As played la England and America 07er i.oounigHH. ana in wincn character nc nas Chance of Bill Xicntly. NOTICE. Notwithstanding the enormous expense oi tins engagement, rnces wui no the same as uuial. Reserved Seats may lc secured without extra cuarge at Strauss' rcw Jforx 2oveily Store. TOR GRAY'S HARBOR. THE Str. ffi MILES Will leave Gray's Dock for Gray's Harbor On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1883, At c o'clock A. 31. For Freight or Past-age. apply to captain on u.iiuu.ur in .1. II. D. OR AY, Agont. ESTABLISHED IN 1849. SUTTON & CO.'S DISPATCH LINE Por "New York. 80 DAYS to STEW YORK The New, and Elegant, A1 :irst Class Steamer. GEORfiK S. llOITCEIS. CROWELL, - Master. Will be ready at Astoria, in a few days for cargo, anu novingtiio mostoi ner eapncuv engaged will have the usual pro npt dispatch OI Ml IS IIIIO. Early application should bo mpde for the balance of disengaged room or imssttga to W. SUTTON, Care of Al'eu ,fc Lew's rorUand, Oregon. Consignees In New Vorfc. MESSRS. SUTTON & CO. REMOVAL. The Astoria Passenger Line WILL AFTER THIS DATE HAVE ITS 1 headquarters at its Stables net to B. B. Franklin's, two doors below Thk Asto ltiAN" nftlce. First-class Livery service. Carts with horse furnished, for one dollar icr hour. Carriages on application The Atnri;i Passenger Line Hacks will leave for Upper Astoria from the stables. Horses taken to loard. MRS.T. O'BRIEN. A Mcim Scliool Will be open every THURSDAY EVEXIft'G, AT PYTHIAN CASTLE HALL, A. F. -ffAKF. Tcaclicr. Brass and Siring Band Music furnished for Excursions, Parades and Parties. Lessons given on the Violin. Apply at the Furniture Store of Ed. D. CURTIS & CO. For Sale. SEASIDE LODGE NO. 12, A. O. U. W., BE ing about to move their lodge room, oner for sale some substantial furniture, consist ing of tables, chairs, desks, carper, etc. Any one wishing to buy can examine the fuml tnr by applying to the committee. W. B. ROSS. ROBT. HAMILTON, tf L.HAKTWIG. Notice to Taxpayers of School District No. 18. THE SCHOOL TAX FOR SCHOOL DIS- trict No. IS, Clatsop county, state of Or egon, is now due. and tnc School Clerk will be found at ids ofllce on West Cth street, near Wall street, to receive and receipt for the same. Taxes unpaid after sixty days from the date of this notice will be delinquent. Save extra cost and pay vour tax. C. W. sniVELY. Clerk School District No. IS. Astoria, Sept. 5, 1SS3. septG-lm Picked Up. FROM THE WRECKAGE "QUEEN OF the Pacific," 41 Beams and now handles ; 1 sack of On ions: 6 boxes Canned fruit; 1 box Soap; 1 box Horseradish ; 1 box pickles ; 1 box Tea ; 3 boxes Codiish ; a lot of China Toy dishes which the owner can have upon proving the property and pavnient of costs and charges. The above goods are In a damaged condi tion, JOIINSANDSTOM. PETER ANDERSON, Polk street. Astoria. Sept. Cth, 18S3. at Picked Up. OFF CLATSOP SPIT, ON THURSDAY: 1 bbl Port Wine. 2 cases Peruvian Bit ters, 2 cases Canned Fmlt, 1 box Tea, 2 pieces Carpet, and a lot of miscellaneous ar ticles. This property can be had by appli cation to C. A. Anderson, at Warren & Thompson's. 73t MPIRE EE-OPENING-! Fine Goods - Reduced Prices Ladies desirous of procuring Goods irnequaled in Style and Piirish. will 1 take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATINS and BEESS GOODS. IN THE GENTS' PUSinSHDTG DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the "best. Jordan Have a Full 6 Stc, Cteaii Corner Crockery Glassware. is iivauj kmiii iii.il mi t;-i- sessmcnt made by ordinance Xo. 51S of ; the City of Astoria. Clalsop county. Or- . egon. ami which ordinance passed tlie isOOt fLTlf! fehO fVTfVrP Common Council of said oily on :JiejAOU!; a,Uxi iuUi3 SSthuayoC August, 183.", and was ap proved on the 1st day of .September 3S8.T. for the proposed improvement of ! Water street, in the City of Astoria, as i laid out and recorded by John 31. 1 Shively, from the West side of Wet o'th street to the We.-t end of said Water ; street in the manner provided by ordi-, dance Xo. of the City of Astoria, : and which ordinance parsed the Com- j mon Council on the 24th day of .Iuly,i 18S3, and was approved on the 2T,th day! of Ju!v,lSS3,on each of the folIowin.se described lots fronting on said portion , fscc of the City Treasurer in U. S. o!d and silver coin, and unless paid within five days from the expiration of this no tice, viz: Friday, September t!l. l.sc:, the Common Council will issuo war rants for the collection thereof. The assessment is as follows: XaincoOtmer' of Lot. .lames Taylor W IVParker A C Kinney MrsS F Wood II'fH Parker and W W Parker .lames W Welch and J) 11 Welch James W Welch and 1) 11 Welch J W White J W White J W White J W Whito Oregon Kail way & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Cem paivy Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany A C Kinney A C Kinney A C Kinney James Taylor Jj Iv (J Smith .Mrs h Ward Mrs SF Wood James WWelch.rrs SF Wood, John W Welch, D 11 Welch and Mrs 31 1 Ucr rcn W W Parker and Gcorce W Parker. J W White J W White J W White J W White Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Com pany Oregon Kaihvay & Navigation Company 50 a SS "41 78 2S " ." K 4$ 2 74 28 J; 1 " 114 09 " I fi 29 00 " s " no 00 " 4 ' :S8 20 " y 2000 " 2 " 29 00 1 " 29 00 31 I", II 29 00 as 00 . 4 3G 00 so 29 CO it o a 2900 it m 00 u ICC J8 70 IK) 2 " 08.75 " 1 u 107 00 u .1 135 GOO " 4 " 118 91 " :: u tin 91 " 2 li:: 91 1 113 91 " (I 131 40 00 "4 74 09 " 3 " 74 09 " 2 ' 74 09 41 1 " 74 09 " (J 133 74 C9- " S " 74 09 u u " 4 " 74 G9 u " 3 " 174 09 11 u 2 u 74 00 u 1 I 74 09 CITY OF ASTOWA. Crossing of Water and West 9th Streets S 19 00 Crossing of Water and West 7th Streets 250 00 By order of the Common Council, T. S. JEWETT, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, September 4th, 18S3. L. K. Gr. SMITH, Importer and wholesale dealer In Clears and Tobaccos, Smokers' Articles, riaylns Cards, Cullery, Sta tionery Etc The largest and tlnest stock of 5IEEK SClIATJirand AMBEIl GOODS In tho city. Particular attention paid to orders from the country, Tueo. Bit ACKER, Manager. ChcnaiuuB Street, Astoria. Oregon. CHAS. H. WILLIAMSON & CO. REAL ESTATE FOR SAXiS LOT 12. BLOCK CI; LOTS 1 AND 2. IN blk G5 : tills property is improved. Also lot 4. In blk 11 ; also business lots on the roadway and OIney street. We also have vary cheap lots la gd lo cation, suitable for residences. We liave lots and blocks in Adair's Asto ria, splendid location. And in Alderbrook 10 lots lor $3M each. Three hundred feet ot river front lor sale at S3i50 per front foot. Farms tor sale near the city from $1,500 to $8,000. Line of 3 Liie'tiei S3 FINEST AND L Altfi EST STOCK OF BOOtS AND S22.0GS Ever brought to Astoria, is opened to the I'hWk 111 Isrowa s Ai'w JltnliUiur, Next to City Book Store Otitic and see Latest Stvles. 2. J ARVOLD. Drugs and Chemicals In. DRUGGIST Pharmacist, AST0R!A.O rroscripttoas carefully comiKiuuded Day or Night. ASK foi: ITnion India Eubber Go's rureFaradam CRACK PROOF RUBBER BOOTS. lSKWAKE OF UIITATIOXS ! lie sure the Boots are stamped CRACK PROOF on the heels, and have the PURE GUM SPRIXdS on the foot and instep, which prevent their cracking or breaking. We are now making tliem with ItUBIiFAl AND ASBESTOS'Soles which will make them last more than twice as Ions as any llubbcr boots made. . FOIt SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS KUBBEit BELTING. PACK ING, IIOSICSPKINGS. CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES. Etc COODYEAR RUBBER CO. Ji. II. PEASE. Jr. 1 Ajreuts, S. 51. BUN YON, f Saa Erancisco. PI A AND EGAN SMALL MUSiaVL INSTRUMENTS SPREVDS AND STOOLS SiLeet Piano, and Organ Instructors. -CELEBRATED STECK & KMBE PIANOS ! USED BY "President of United States'' -'Governor of Oregon," Ami other-prominent persons. Pianos and OrRansof many leading makes, wholesale autl retail, including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. Largest House on This Coast. Instruments of All Kinds Tuned and Repaired. GARDNER Bros., 1 65 First St., Portland, Oregon. 9 i K L JL! Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. IT Y We have to-day finished opening and putting in order the Bought ill San Francisco by B. F. STEVENS. C. V. STOVFIT will be found behind the counter. Ilis 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. TEB apply to the Captain, or to WCCKSSOK TO .TAOKINS & MONTG03EERY.) PLUMBING. GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. SSTltKKT. A'cxt to C X- Parlier's Store. THE A. FDIili STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. 23- E.. E!A WES, Twj doors east of Occident Hotel, ASTORIA, OREGON. CHAS. HEiLBORN, MANUFACTURER OF FURNITURE 5 BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, WindoYtf SfcadeSj Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete In every branch. sr. OLSRX. J. OUSTAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 5 BEDDING-. Coruer IHnin ami Squcmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMifilHGS; WALL PAPER' ETC A t'oiiiiilctc Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. KlXnS OF FUISmTUKE KEPAIBED AIVI) VAISSISHED. CHAS. E WILLIAMSON & CO. REAL ESTATE AND General Commission Brokers. Ofllce on Genevieve street, in the rear ot E.ie.Ilaves' lnilliliiifc. A General Agency business transacteil. READY FOP. BUSINESS. Saddle and Harness Shop. A. J. CL0UTRIE. All manner of Itepairing, etc., attended to. Shop In rage'snewbnildingonCassstreet. OYSTER AND GOFFEE HOUSE. Frank Fabre lias re-opened in the Odd Fellows Build ing : Entrance on Casa street. Ice Cream. Ice, Etc. PARKER. Vegetables T STEAMER CUM PARKER Eric Johnson, Master For TOWING, Fit EIGHT orCHAE JR. P. PAjRKEU. DEALER IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment o HOUSEHGLD GOODS. Agents for Itf agee Stoves and Eanges The ltest in the market. 1'iumbing Roods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. NEW MODEL ILVNGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E. i:. UAWES is also agent for the Bncl pM CooliDf Stove And other first-class stoves. Furnace "Wort, Steam Fit tings, etc.. a specialty. A. JOHNSON. Leinenweber & Co., C. LKIXKXWXBEC 11. BROWN ESTABLISHED 1865. ASTOEIA. OREGON, TAMEES Al CDBBBffiS, Manufacturers and Importers of LL KINDS OF AOT) FINDINGS JWholesale Dealers In OIL AND TALLOW. jSnighest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. 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 oa hand. A deservedly popalar place of social resort. GEO. HULEIt,