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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1883)
give Vsttwiim. ASTORIA, OREGON: FKIDAY SEPTEMBK1T. 2S, 18S3 Result of llio Conference. The railroad niunager at their San Francisco meeting last Wednesday practically closed their labors by adoption of an agreement, the substuuee of which is as follows. Portland and San Francisco are to be common points, taking the same rates to and from the east. The Northern Pacific is to make the same through rates to San Francisco via Portland that other roads make to San Francisco direct, and the latter are to make the same through rates to Portland yia San Francisco that the North ern Pacific makes to Portland di rect. All lines are to maintain the present regular rates, except as modifications may hereafter be mutually agreed upon. A com missioner is to be appointed em powered to settle all dispnted points and enforce a penalty on any company violating this agree ment. The Northern Pacific is given some advantage north of the California state line to points other than Portland and Astoria, and other lines are given corre sponding advantages to points in California other than San Fran cisco. The agreement goes into effect the 1st of next month, and expires by limitation December 31, 1SS4, but is terminable at any time on ninety days' notice from any of the companies. No com missioner was selected, but an ap pointment will be made as soon as possible. It is the opinion of railroad managers outside of North ern Pacific representatives, that the practical working of the ar rangement will be to confine the Northern Pacific to its own terri tory, as that railroad cannot afford to pay water freights between Portland and San Fraucisco,which, under the agreement, it will be obliged to do, and in addition break bulk at Portland if the' seek to divert business to and from California. The Chronicle, in an editorial drawing attention to the exorb itant local rates established by the Northern Pacific, says: ""What Villard designs to do for Califor nia has also become apparent by his offer to the Central Pacific to pool the rates on through freight, he taking the lion's share of the business, while consenting that the shall remain at their present high figures. He offers no hope of relief if matters are to be settled on that ba.sw, und must not expoct any sympathy in California on account of his Wall street troubles. Unless the North ern Pacific can see its way to independent action, looking to the relief of the whore Pacific coast, let Gould and Huntington have the road, and so compass under the weight of so monstrous a mo nopoly their own destruction. Vkuy justly comments the Times-jUCoimtainccr when it says, while we rejoice with others in the completion of the North Pacific, and give all merited praise to Mr. Villard, we cannot forget that while the government has been extremely liberal in giving to all railroads large grants as an induce ment to further the enterprise, it has been extremely negligent in appropriating sums for aiding the improvements of river and harbors. The Northern Pacific has re ceived the equivalent of millions in the construction of its road bed, and the Columbia river by the urgent request of our rep resentatives has only receiv ed a few hundred thousand. The water courses and har bors of a country arc as im portant, in a commercial sense, as lines of railway, and should re ceive equal encouragement. It is true the subsidies to railroads are not in money, but the land in this growing country, fast settling with an industrious population, repre sent value, and should be guarded with as great care by the govern ment as the coin in its treasury. We have not forgotten the howl set up by the eastern press over the river and harbor bill, and that the secretary of war had to present a "black'Mist, which he considered should receive no appropriations. At the same time no voice was raised by these same defehders'.of the rights of the peo ple, against the bonus in lands given to the railway lines of the country, which represented more real value than a hundred river and harbor bills; - TFall Street Jiotes. Yillabd stocks opened a frac tion lower last Wednesday, then advanced to 1, the latter for Oregon . and Transcontinental. Northern Pacific preferred opened at C3i, against 62. At the close last night fell off and then rose to 63 J. Common opened at 35 , advanced f and sold down to 33&, and rulied 33. Vico Pres. Oakes telegraphed to Paul Schurze: "You are author iaed to deny in toto the rumors prevailing in Portland affecting Mr. Villard and this company. On the 20th inst., the stockholders adopted the report and unanimous ly re-elected the old board of di rectors by one of the largest votes ever polled, viz., 05,000,000. Di rectly we can get a quorum ol the board, probably this week, we will elect officers for the ensuing year." Villard reached New York last Wednesday afternoon, and n meeting of directors will be held "as soon as a quorum can be pro cured,1' which, under the circum stances, will not be a work of sur passing difficult'. It is confident ly asserted that Villard will bo re elected. Gfneral Sherman- has fixed upon Nov. 1, as the date upon which he will turn-over his com mand to General Sheridan, and practically return to civil life, al though he will not be placed on the retired list of the army until February S, 18S1. FOR TILLAMOOK. TIIE Will leave Astoria forGRAYS IIARROR. on Saturday. Sept. 29th. Wednesday, Oct. 3d. At C o'clock a.x. Returning, will leave Garibaldi at 1 r. m. For particulars inquire or CLAUDE TIIA YER, Tillamook, Cant. Whltcnmu. on board, or J. II. D. GRAY, Agent. FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer IO. FIFITnD, RARE AGE, Master. FOR SAILING DATES AND TAP.TICU lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER. Alain street Wharf, Astoria: ALLEN & LEWIS, Portland ; J. L. STORY Tillamook. ESTABLISHED IN 1849. SUTTON & CO.'S DISPATCH LINE For Wew York. 80 DAYS to NEW YORK The New, and Elegant, A1 First Class Steamer. . fiEORGS S. IIO.lIEIi. CROWELL, .... Master. Will be ready at Astoria, Inn few days for cargo, and having the most of her capaeitv engaged will have the usual prompt dis;Kitc!i of this line. Early application should be made for the balance of disengaged room or imsaKC to W. SUTTON, Care or Allen & Lowis rortland, Oregon. Consignees in New York. MESSRS. SUTTON It CO. Examination of Teachers. TITE QUARTERLY EXAMINATION OF applicants for teachers, certificates will be hold at my office, opposite the Catholic church, on Friday and Saturday, the 2Sih and 21)th Inst, commencing at 9 a. m. JL SLOOP, td Co. Supt. Instruction. ATTENTION SOLDIERS ! fil OI. 000.000 Appropriated in 1883 Tor Pensions. AN ACT to relieve soldiers from the charge or desertion and grant all such soldiers their full dues, and to grant soldiers marked as DESERTERS honorable discharge papers. AN ACT to OVtPllil 111. ?irro?r .7 flirt sion act and continue it in force so far as widows and children are concerned. AN ACT allowing pay for horses and equipments lost in service, etc Nearly even- person is entitled to an increase. Pensions, Bounties, JLnnd Claims and Patent attended to. For particulars call or address C. J. CUKTIS. Attorney and Counselor at Law, Solicitor of vjiaum aim i uenu. ROOIllS 3 and 4 Oilil Voltaire lmtlriinrr 4a- toria, Oregon. ' For Sale. IJUYE HUNDRED CORDS DRY IIEM . lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for $4 a cord. Dravincr or all kinrlq il nni nt. roncnimliln rates. il It. Marion. For Sale. mEN SHARES SCANDINAVIAN PKG. Co. Cannery stock. Also two fishing boats with gear complete, together with lot old web. c. W. STONE. Notice to the Public. ALL PARTIES INDEBTED TO ME ARE notified that I have placed my accounts in the hands of Shelman E. Morton, for col lection. 30th of this month will be handed to my at- luiui'j ioi Irani acuuii uicreon. N. JOHANSEN. Stockholders Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TILVT the annual lneptlm nf tlin tnrMirif r the Occident Packing Co. will be held at mcjr uiucb uciouer -i, jsoj, lor.tne purpose of electing a board of directors and trans acting such other business as may come be fore the meeting, "W.L.EOBB, d Secretary W For Sale. SEASIDE LODGE NO; 12, A. 0; U. AV., BE ing about to move their lodge room, oiler for sale some substantial furniture, consist ing of tables, chairs, desks, carpet, eta Any one wishing to buy can examine the 1 urni tur by applying to the committee. W. 1$. ROSS. ROBT. HAMILTON. If L. HART WIG. THE BEST Boarding and Lodging House. i 9".as- )Vallmau has opened a boarding and lodging house south of O'Brien's hotel, near the gas works. The table is supplied with the best the irarket affords: good food and clean beds will be furnished at the regular prices. Give me a call and satisfy -vourselves, CHAS;WALLMAN, HOTEL. OYSTER AND COFFEE HOUSE. Frank Fabre Has re-opened at his old stand in Dr. Kin sey' Building. HE NOW HAS THE FINEST FCRNI ture, ant M-eHiiin'tlations o any res taurant in town. Nothing has been spared to make it tirst-cla. Private ::oo ins fur Lntlict cr Families. 0sters cooked to orlerinany of Frank Fabre's celebrated styles. Ice Cream. Ice. Etc. The nicest furnished rooms, good clean beds, and best acooiumodntioMS lor lodgers over the iel3i:rait. Of si r 1U PI b 5tiJ I. "W. CASE, IMI'ORTKR AND WHOLESALE AND ItL. TAIL DEALER IN GMEBAL MERCHANDISE Corner Clieuamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - OREGON Hardware aid SMg Clailerj A. VAN DUSEN & CO., Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binnacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twinet Lard Oil. Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Scivist "Sffaehiitj's, l:inls and Oils. Groceries, etc. 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 W.. Clatsop County. Oregon. The said properly being Ihc property of the undersigned. JOIIM ROGERS. Wilson & Fisher, SHIP CHANDLERS. nKALKI'.S IX Iron. Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains, TAR, PITCH, OAKUM, NAILS AND SPIKES, Shslf Hardware, Paints and Oils STEAiVI PACKING. PROVISIONS. FI.OUR -JIIT.r, FEED. Agents for Salern Flouring: Mills, and Capital Flour. FAIRBANKS STANDARD SCALES. All sizes, at Pot Maud Prices, in Stock. Conior Ghcnaraus and Hamilton Streets ASTORIA, OREGON. THE LATEST STYLES WALL PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, XEXT DOOlt TO ASTO P.IAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. "Window curtains made to order. SP-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be lound convenient to my patrons. NOTICE. A LL PAItTIES INDEBTED TO TIIE f Ann nf I'wcl ltmc rnnnoctnH In call and llquldata their indebtedness. Astoria Oil Works. J. II. DeFOKCE. Proprietor. P. O. Box 2M, Astoria, Oregon. "Manufacturer and Dealer in FISH OIL and SKID GREASE. Loggers will find my Skid Grease to be good and cheap. J. H. D. G-RA.Y, Wholesale and retail dealer in. GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED, Hay, OatSj Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND, AND CEMENT. (ItMieralstorafi 5?nrt Wli-irfncro on wicAn. able terms. Foot of Betton street. Astoria uregon. County Treasurer's Notice. npnERE IS MONEY IN TIIE COUNTY X Treasury t pay all County Orders pre sented prior to October 13th, 1832. All such orders will ceare to draw Interest aTter this date. CHAS. nEILBORN. ... . Treas. Clatsop County. Astoria. August 20th. 1853. 2 vr s i For Sale. ONE TEAM OF LARGE HORSES, ONE set of double harness and wagon. Also, one new two seated buggy. Inquire of A. G. ALLEN, ti Fort Stevens, Oregon, EI Til I? X H, metre Ladies desirous of pre curing Gccds anequaled in Style and Ernish will take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATHTS and DBESS GOODS. IN THE GENTS' FUEHISEiKG DEPABTfflBHT, Everything is Complete and of the best. PRAEL BROS. Jordan Have a Full Line of Crockery Glassware, Platedware, Cutlery. Etc., Corner CtaanE nl-T.Tr.:iaiifrnrrr.-. -.-r. !K!HC AND liiSURAKOE. r. w. csss, BROKER, BANKER -A.VD- IH8UBAKGE AGENT. AJSTORIA, - - - OREGON OFFICE IlOUitS: FP.03L 9 O'CLOCK A. M. UNTIL 3 O'CLOCK P. M. Home Mutual Insnrance Co., OF CALIFORNIA. J. F. IIouoirroK Chas. it. Stouv.. Geo. I.. Stoiiv. . ... Scctetary ..Agent for Oon Capital paid up In U. S. gold' coin ssoaooow I. IV. C1SK, Agent, Chenamus street, Astoria. Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LOON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND .MERCAN TILE OF LONDON A.ND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES Ksprcsaatins a capital of -tt7.C00,('0. A. VAN DUSEN. Auml. MASNTJS 0. (JR0SBT, Dealer lu UWSm, JSM, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PLmiBERS AND STEAjM FITTEIV Goods and Tools, SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IROH TIN AND COPPER, Stoves, Tin Ware and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTINC Done with neatness and dispatch. None but first class workmen employed. A large assortment ofj SCALE? Constantly on Hand ESTABLISHED IX 1852. AEMES & DALLAM, Manufacturers and Importers of Wooden and Willow Ware Twines, Brooms, Brushes, Baskets, rails, Tubs, Churns, Vt'ushbonrtls, Kopc Ordnsc, Wrapping Vapnrs, Paiifr lines, Uu'It'lnx Papers, JIatclics, Handiest Clothes Wrinscrs, Car pet S'ccprrs, Feather Dust ers, Stationer', lc. 230 and 232, Front Sti-eet, SAN FILVNCISCO, CAL. Grace Church Parish School. Hear of Church Building. THIS SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN MON day, September 3.1RS3. The moral train ing of the children will be carefully watched, and made a special oiut. In addition to the ordinary course of study there will be instruction m the elements of Vocal Mvi Hlc, Irawins and Calisthenics. . If found desirable or expedient, classes will be formed in Higher Mathematics, Ilotany, As tronomy, Advanced Music and Drawine, for which light extra charges will be made. Terms $2 a month, strictly In advanco. OFFICERS. REV. 76L D. "WILSON. ' - - Rector MISS ANNIE W. CURTIS, - Principal MISS M. C. TRENCHARD, - Assistant For further particulars apply to REV. Sf. D. W-S0N. .educed Prices Site. ai Gieiei a. Drugs and Chemicals i J. S. THOMAS, IB 5 DRUGGIST Pharmacist, ASTORIAjo' rreserlptiooi carefully comtKMiiMled Dy or Nftt. P I A'N O S -AND ORGANS SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SPREADS AND STOOLS Piano, and Organ Instructors. CELEBRATED STECK & MABE PIAilOS ! -USED BY "President of United States" "'Governor of Oregon." And other prominent persons. Tianos and Orpmsot many Iendinj: make, wholesale and retail, including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. Largest House on This Coast. instruments of All Kinds Tuned and Repaired. 165 First St.. Portland, Oregon. TO THE TEABE ! Messrs. Wm. E. HGoper a Sons BALTIMORE, WID., Have given us the EXCLUSIVE SALE for l'aclfic Coait of their Celebrated "W00DBEEEY TWINES I EOPE, Including a Full Lint of C07T0H SEINE TWINES, WRAPPING TWINES, SAIL TWINES, ETC. In addition to above, we have on hand a Complete Assortment of Needle Brand Seine Twines. Palmetto Seine and Wrapping Twines. HSUEY BOYLE & GO. 517 and 519 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO. V City i axes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIIE city assessment roll for 1SS3 is now in my hands lor collection, and all persons that are Indebted for the same may save live per cent, by paying said taxes before October H, 1SS3. J. G. HUSTLER, City Treasurer. Eres.li Fruits FAMCY GE0CEEIES. TIT We have to-daj- finished opening and putting in order the Immense Sfls Goods Bought in San Francisco by B. F. STEYEXS. C. r. MOFF1T will be found behind the counter. Ilis long established repu - ration as a good and reliable salesman is all that need be said. You Will Find Prices Lower than the Lowest. B. F. STEVENS & CO. TEi; apply tn ti c Capt.iin. or to K. 1 Parker, THE A nJX.1. STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. S3- IE2.. HAWSS, Two doors atet of Occident notel. ASTORfA, OREGON. (SrCCESSOR TO JACKINS & MONTGOMERY.) PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. CItSAAirH STKELT, Xcxt to C. Ju Parlicrs Store. CHAS. HEILBORN, irANTJFACTTJKER OF FURNITURE S5 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. OMRS. MARTIN OLSEN So CO. DEALERS IN Pjjj FURNITURE S BEDDING. Corner Illain anl Squcmoqua JStrrtCts. Astoria, Oreson. WINDOW SHADES AHD TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER1 .ETC A Complete Stoclr. PRIGES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. GHAS. H. WMIAffiSOH & CO. REAL ESTATE AND General Commission Brokers. Ofllccon Genevieve, street, In tm rear of K. 11. Ilawes buiMiug. A (Jeneral Agency bitslness transacted. READY FOR BUSINESS. Saddle and Harness Shop. A. J. CL0UTEIE. All manner of Repairing, etc., attended to. Shop in rage's new building on Cass street. LUMBER ! LATH AND SHINGLES, In Quantities to suit at Short Notice tf Opp. Parker House. f Vegetables TORE. STE.OIEK CLAAJ PARKER Eugem D. Bioch, Master. or TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK II. B. PAKKJElt. Agent. NEW MODEL RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF ia It AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E.R.HAWES is also agent, for the And other first-class stoyes. Furnace "Work, Steam Pit tings, etc. a specialty. DEALER IN Tin, Sheet iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Pmmbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. J. GTJSTAFSOX". A. JOHNS OX. Leineneber & Co., ESTABLISHED 1S65. ASTORIA, OREGON, mm MB GDBEBffiS, Manufacturers and Importers of LL KINDS OF AND FINDINGS JWholesalo Dealers In OIL AND TALLOW. c-H'lIigbest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. Brewery Beer Saloon. The Best Beer 5 cts r Glass. Hot Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A. IT Tlie best of Liquors and Cigars on hand. A deservedly popular place of social resort. EO. HILLER, r