ASTORIA, OKEG02K
SHXnAY SEPTEMBER SO, 1983
A Probable .Repeal.
Dciaxo the past summer the
commissioner general of the land
iffitn Viae liafl in fVtn cUtnc nrl
territories where there are large
quantities of unsold' public lands,
a large force., of special agents
engaged in detection And investi
gation of fraudulent entries, under
the pre-emption, homestead and
timber culture acts. The reports
of these agentJ"reveal such a con
dition of facts, that in all proba
bility the secretary of the interi
or, in his annual report, will recom
mend a repeal, not only of the
pre-emption laws, but of the tim
ber culture act also. Among the
conditions which it is believed will
be urged in this repeal, are, first,
that practically, the actual settler
can get titles to his farm as soon
under the homestead act as under
the pre-emption law; and, that
there is no need of two methods to
attain the same object; that -while
the laws remain, the settlers may
take advantage of each and ac-
ijuire a title to 480 acres of public
land, by paying cash for 1G0 acres,
and, taking the remainder under
the homestead and timber culture
act, a quantity, which is suggested
is greater than a settler should be
permitted to obtain on such easy
terms. Under the present con
dition of affairs, it is claimed that
both pre-emption and timber
culture laws offer a premium to
dishonesty, as is clearly shown by
the jrrcat number of fraudulent
entries which have been detected.
Should the act of June 3, 1878,
be repealed thenumber of "news
papers" in Oregon and Washing
ton Territory would be reduced
one-half inside of sixty days, and
the "patent outside1' industry
would receive a severe blow.
The London Fire Brigade has
but fifty steam engines and 500
firemen. The estimated value of
the property to be protected is
j i i i
r : r inmi.
i Tji. sr per cenr. ion years
ago CaptShaw asked in vain for an
annual appropriation of 8000,000,
which is only $100,000 more than
he gets to-day. Yet, this very in
sufficient fire service notwithstand
ing, the losses in London are com
paratively very small against those
here, and a chief reason is that a
rigorous building law requires the
party wall, dividing one house
from another, to be carried up
several feet above the roof. Con
sequently a house is frequently
burued out without its neighbor
being any wise injured. The roofs
are slate or tile, and usually en
tirely devoid of wood cornices.
A dispatch from Vienna states
that Russia is making extensive
military preparations along the
Austrian and German frontier.
Tenders have been asked for 30,
000 military 'beds. All the rail
roads have been ordered to have
military cars in readiness. A list
has bsen made to private steamers
in the Black sea, and their-cap-,..
tains have been ordered to prepare
for the transportation of ammuni
tion, troops and provisions. These
vessels have ceased executing pri
vate orders and the carriage of
corn is thus interrupted. Enor
inous provision depots have been
established along the frontier and
an army corps has been distribiyj
txi man d "iSuir
been made of
the event of
id from Poland
fussia.
ngs arc brought
fdbiquitous news
who tire always
in other peoples'
iSan Francisco the
is a serious one.
jo an artesian well
Jtbe new city hall; and
e ot furnishing suf-
jr to dispense with a
Ply supply. In a short
.began to act strange -
it leaks out that
ere directly inter-
lilure had caused a
lent to be dropped in
5? it as "solid" as the
fuore's cargo will -be when
rater cjets at it.
E only purely ChrWtls.ii coun-
the world is believed to be
uie island ot Atata. in
)Utb Pacific, where every
a member of a ofe'ur ck.
According to a Roman Catholic
statistician the pagans are still in
the majority, numbering about
816,000,000, against 212,000.000
Catholics, 124,000,000 Protestants,
84,000,000 "dissenters and schis
matics" of various sects, 200,000,
000 Mohammedans and 7,000,000
Jews. This statistician figures out
423,000,000 of Buddhists, 103,000,
000 "Brahmins" and 230,000,000
of idol worshipers.
Oxe of the greatest tributes to
the efficiency of our public schools,
says the New York JSun,' is the at
tendance of children of well-to-do
parents, who could afford the ex
pense of private schools if they
did not prefer the others. These
little ones should make good citi
zens, for they are impressed early
in life with the Democratic princi
ple of equality.
Timber claims in Kansas have,
as a rule, been held as a marketa
ble commodity, or "boot ' in hors;
trades, and when their cultivation
has been attempted, the act has
been an insult to the ground,
death to the tree, and an- unmiti
gated swindle on the owner
emphatically so if he happened to
be a non resident.
No news from "Wall street for
three days, beyond a general state
ment that stocks were "firmer."
TO-DAY.
A Good Cup of Coffee
AND OYSTERS.
MBS. POWELL WILL OPEN AN OYS
ter stand on next Monday, on Slain
street next to the Oregon Uakery.
She hopes careful attention will secure her
a suare oi patronage at usual prices. Hm
FOUND.
A PURSE WITH MONEY IN IT.
Owner describe it and take it
A. 5L TWOJICI.Y.
TOR TILLAMOOK.
THE
Sir, (M MILES
"Will lpave Astoria forGKAYS HARBOK, on
Wednesday, Oct. 3d.
AtC o'clock A.M.
Returning, wijl leave Garibaldi at 1 r. ii.
For particulars Inguire of CLAUDE THA
YER, Tillamook, Capt- 'Whltcomb, onboard,
t). ii. v. uiiax, Agent.
TILLAMOOK.
The .new Steamer
i
I5ABBAGE,
- Master.
TOE SAILING DATES AND PAETICC
jb? lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER. Main
street Wharf. Astoria: ALLEN & LEWIS.
x-oruanu ; .j . u. oiuit i xiuaniooK.
ESTABLISHED IN 1849.
SUTTON & C0.JS DISPATCH LINE
For "New York.
80 DAYS to NEW YORK
The New, and Elegant, A1 First
Class Steamer.
CEORC.fi S. HOMER,
CEOWELL, ---- Master.
Will be read v at Astoria, in a few days for
cargo, and having the most of her capacity
engaged will have the usual prompt dispatch
of this line.
Early application should be made for the
balance of disengaged room or passage 'r.
Care of Allen A- Lewis Portland, Oregon.
Consignees in New York.
MESSRS. SUTTON & CO.
THE BEST
Bearding and Lodging House.
Chas. "Wallraan has onened a boanlhurnnd
lodging house south of O'Brien's hotel, near
me gas worKS.
The table is sunnlied with the best the
market affords : good food and clean beds
wm oe iurnisneu at tne regular prices.
Give me a call and satisfy yourselves,
CHAS. WALLMAN.
For Sale.
nw i emu T mn'C x-n m i r it tit tt
VD lug about to move their lodge room, offer
ior saie some suosranuai iumuure, consist
ing of tables, chairs, desks, carpet, etc Any
one wisinnc 10 ouy can examine tne jurni
tur by applying to the committee.
W. B. ROSS.
EOBT. HAMILTON,
tf L. HART WIG.
Notice to the Public.
LL PARTIES INDEBTED TO ME ARE
:-iKUUbxI thfct I have nlaced mv accounts
in me nanus oi aueiman is. siorton, ior col
lection.
Any account rcmalnlnc unnaid after the
80th of this month will be handed to my at
torney jur jegai acuuu uiereon.
Stockholders Meeting.
TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
JL1 annual meeting of the Stockholders of
tne uciment packing Co. will be held at
lueir omce ucioDer. isw, tor tne purpose
of electine a board of directors and trans-
actlncsuch other business as may come be-
iore xue meeting,
W.L.EOBB.
utf Secretary
Notice to Stockholders I. X. L.
Packing Co.
nuns is to notify stockholders
JL that one-half of a share of stock will be
sold. Any stockholder wishing to buy same
musi iuukc u Known oeiore uct. 1. 1883.
JAS. OSTROM,
Pres.
Astoria, Sept. 15, 1883, td
ATTENTION SOLDIERS !
9101.000,000 Apiironriaictl in
1S83 for Pensions.
AN ACT to relieve soldiers from the charm
of desertion and grant all such soldiers their
full dues, and to grant soldiers marked as
lDOPiiTi?m.' .. i.i .1 : . l
AN ACT to extend the arrears of the -oen-
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 servicer etc Nearly every person is
enuuea 10 an increase.
PeHRteHS, BeaRtics, IiSnd. Claims
anu i.-nicHts auenaeuio.
For particulars call or address
C. J. CURTIS. i
Attorneyaaa Counselor --at Law, Solicitor of
oijfcims Aim j-ienis. -
. Sm63 aad 4 Odd Fellows ImlWlflg, As
"WHY IVOT
save Monet
Time, Labor and Risk, in
Getting Your
EfSPAPERSIMA&AMES
BY SUBSCRIBING "WITH
GAEL ABLER,
Astoria, Oregon.
Subscriptions received for any Periodical
In the world.
Special rates if several Papers and Maga
zines are ordered at qncc.
Prices of iKHlodicals given on application.
It will certainly pay you to call before sub
.Hcribtug or f-h Ins su order for your periodi
cal reading matter.
Order Early ami Save Ielay.
HOTEL.
OYSTER AHD COFFEE HOUSE.
Frank Fabre
Has re-opened at his old stand in Dr.KIn
sej': Building.
TTE NOW HAS THE FINEST l'URNI
JOL tun, and accommodations ot any res
taurant in town. Nothing lias been .spared
to make it first-class.
Prlvnle Rooms for JLnriicx or I'uiuIIIca.
Oysters cooked to order in any of Frank
Fabre's celebrated styles.
ice Cream, Ice, Etc.
The nicest furnished rooms, good clean
beds, and best accommodations for lodgers
over the restaurant.
I. "W. CASE,
I&lPOKTOt ANP WHOLESALE AND KE
TAIL DEALER DT
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Corner Cbenamus and Cass singly.
ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON
Astoria Oil Works.
"...DEFORCE, Proprietor, P.O.Box 251,
Astoria, Oregon.
Manufacturer ami Dealm in
FISH OIL and SKID GREASE.
Loggers will find my Skid Grease to be
good and cheap.
A. MacBetii,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Xo. 4. First St, - - Portland, Oregon.
Clothing made at reasonaMc prices,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
FOR LONDON DIRECT ! !
The splendid iron Barque Al
CHASCA,
CfJS Toms Kcslsfer,
rRIDEAUX,
"Will take
jL Xj TE C jKT
Incases for the above named port In lots
to smt Whinner, and havinsr lanrc en
gagements will be quickly dispatched.
For terms of freight and insurance apply
to
SIBSOX, CHURCH Co..
Portland. Or.
Or to P. L. CHERRY, Astoria.
J. EL D. G-BAY.
Wholesale :ind rcUiil lRler in.
GROCERIES, FLQUR, AHD FEED
Hay, 0 J:, Straw, Vcod, Etc.
LIME, SAND, AND CEMENT.
General storage and WJiarface on reason
able terms. Foot of Benton street. Astoria
Oregon.
Fimires toerLie !
AND
JEFF
Or THE CHOP HOUSE
Can nrove bv his books that lie is doinc the
blRKest business of any
BESTAUKAUT
In the city, "and be will cuarautee to nive
me ucsi meat ior casu.
lOTIC
The splendid Al British, Iron
Clipper Ship.
"GRISEDALE,"
"Will go on the Inrfli at Astoria, on or about,
the loth of SEPTEMBER,
FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT.
to Messrs. UAT.FODK, GUTIIBIE & CO.,
roniana.
If Or to r. L. CIIEREY, Astoria.
NOTICE.
1 LL PAliTIES INDEBTED TO THE
f nrm or j'rael llros. ar TPonpsfpd tn
can ;uiu iHiuiusie iticir inueuiciine.s.
JJiAEIj BROS.
For Sale.
OMJ TE.M OF LATtGE UOHSES, OXE
hct of double luinioss and avucoil. ai.
one net. iwo seated oujn.
liinuire oi A. G. ALLEN,
tf Fort Stevens, Oregon.
For Sale.
TEh SHAIJia SCANDnfAVIAN FKG.
Co. Cjinnery stoclc. Also two flsliinpr
hoats wit li gear complete, togrcther wltlilot
uiu v,cu. u. W. STOMS.
For Sale.
"E1IVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HELM
ioc'ic wood, which I will deliver at the
houses of customers for 54 a cord.
Draylng or all kinds done at reasonable
nucs. it. k. JLRION.
County Treasurer's Notice.
THERE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY
Treasury to mv nil Coimtv Onlors nr-
sented fnior to October i.ith. ir.v ah snh
qrdcis -ttill cease to draw Interest after this
aaie.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
. , Treas. Clatsop County
Astoria, August 20tli. 1S50.
L. K. G. SMITH,
Importer and wholesale dealer iu
.'Icars and Tabaoces, SiuoUcrs' Articles,
Vis jIrs Cards. CMUerxT 8la
Ueutrr. Etc
The largest and finest stock of MEER
SCHAUM and AMBER-GOODS In the city.
Particular attention paid to orders from
uie country,
Theo.BRACKER, Manager.
viiien&aus auTiat, Asiona. uregon,
Empire
ine Goods
AT
Ladieu desirous of procuring Goods
uneauaied in Style and ITinisli will
take pleasure in exaiininrng our
Stock of
SILKS, SATmSand'BESSS GOODS.
m THE
GENTS' FUKNXSEI1G DEPAETBIEHT, 4
Everytliing is Comi)lete
and of the best.
PEAEL
Jordan
Have a Full
23ic,
Gour Ctaii
BANKING AHDJHSURAH6E.
2- "W. C?
AXD
IH8URAHGE AGEHT.
- - - OREGON
ASTORIA, - -
OFFICE HOURS:
FR031 9 O'CLOCK A. IK. UNTIL 3
O'CLOCK P. ii.
Home Mntial Insurance Go.,
OF CALIFORNIA.
J. F. HOUGHTOX-.
Chas. IL STOiir....
....IVesident
.SecreJapy
GKO. L. Stort.
Capital paid ui la U..S. r.oUH
coin .. s wj
I. TV. CASH. Apn.
Chenamus street. Astoria. Grepou.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL A1D LOOS AND
GLOBS,
NOltfH BRITISH A2?D 31ERCAS-
TILE OF LOON AlJD
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF UART-
FORD, A2TD
C03LMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
P.oprosantins a capital of .Ki7.000.OCO.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
MAGHD8 0. (1R0SBT.
Dealer in
IARDIME, IBM, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
PLTJSIBERS AND STEAM FITTERC
Goods and Tools,
SHEET LEAD STRIP 'LEAD
SHEET IRON TIN AND COPPER,
Stoves, Tin Ware and House
Furnisuin.g Goods.
JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN. COP
PER PLUMBNB and STEAM FITTINC
Dodo with neatness and dispatch.
Noue Dut first class workmen employed.
A large assortment ofj-
SCALE?
Constantly on band
ESTABLISHED IX 1832.
AEMES & DALLAM,
Manufacturers and Importers of
Wooden and Willow Ware
Twines, Brooms, Brashes, Baskets,
Pnl!,TuiH, Omrus, dashboards, Kopc
Cordage, Wrapplas Tapers, Taper
Kass, Xialldlas Pancrs, 3Iaiclics,
Handles, Clothes Wrlnscrs, Car
pet Sweepers, Feather Oust
ers, Stationery, Vc.
230 and 232, Front Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, GAI
Grace Church'Parish School.
Hear of Church Building.
mms school "will rk-ope- -kuyx
JL dav.Sentember3.iftKl.Thft mnmi train.
Ing of Uie children will be carefully watched,
and made a special point. In addition to
the ordinary courso it study there will he
instruction in the elements of Vocal SIii
Klc, Irawins and Calisthenics. If
found desirable or expedient, classes will he
formed in IURher Mathematics, Botany, As
tronomy, Advanced Jlusic and Drawing,
for. which light extra charges will be made.-
Terms-$2 a month, strictly In advance. .44
OFFICERS. 4
ItEV.M. D. "WILSON. - - Sector
MISS ANNIE W.CDirnS, - Principal
MISS M. C. TKENCHARD, - Assistant
For further particulars apply to
M.D.WILSON.
sto
aee
nees
BE
Lins of
iff Ebbbto
Drugs and Chemicals
I 1 1; THOMAS,
DRUGGIST
Pharmacist.
AST0R1A.C?
J 'Prescriptions carefullj compoumlod j
; my or Night.
1 A
AND
EG AM
SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
SPREADS AND STOOLS
S3ieei Mrisic ,
Piano, and Organ Instructor:
CELEKIL1TED
STECK k KIABE MOS !
USED BY
"President of United Siatcs"
"Governor of Oregon'
And other prominent persons. Pianos and
Organs of many leadiiif: makes,
wholesale and retail,
including
CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS.
Largest House on This Coast.
Instruments of AH Kinds Tuned
and Repaired.
GARDNEB, Eros
165 First St., Portland, Oregon.
TO TEE TEABE I
Messrs. Wm. E. Hooper S Sons
BALTIMORE, RfiD.Js
Havepiven us the EXCLUSIVE SALE for
racuie uo;ist or uioir celebrated
WOOBBEEEY
TWINES I E0P2
Including a Full Line of
GOTTOH SEINE TWINES,
WRAPPING TWINES,
SAIL TWINES, ETC.
In addition to a'oovc, we liave oa hand a
Uompjete Assortment or .
Needle Brand Seine. Twines.
Palmetto Seine and Wrapping
Twines.
EENEY BOYLE & GO.
517 and 519 Market Street,
SAH FRANCIK0.
City Taxes.
VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATTHE
Jci city assessment roll for 1SS3 is now In
my hands for collection, and all persons that
are Indebted for the same may save five per
cent, by paying said taxes before October
U, 1SS3.
J. G. HUSTLER,
WL
m
City Treasurer.
FRASK Ec
Eresii Fruits
FANCY GROCERIES.
Wo lsave to-day finished opening ami putting in order the
Bought in tian Francisco by B. F. STEVENS.
C. P. MOFF1T will he fonntt behind the counter. His loiig 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 & GO.
TEJ :.vpl tw the Capta n. or to 12. P. Parker,
THE NEW MODEL
A FUIIi STOCK
Two doors east of Occident Hotel,
(SUCCESSOR TO JACKINS & MONTGOMERY.)
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
CJnsa: ASiSJS STREET, Soxt to C. J. Parlcer's Store.
GHAS. HEILBORN,
ilANUFACTUBER OF
rTR.TsTTTTTR.'R Sa BEDDING
AND DEALEK IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Souldinos
TnNDO"W COKXICES AIvD CURTAIN POLES
Completo in eTery branch.
31. ohskx.
J. GUSTAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN 80 CO.
DEAIiEP.S IN
ITOENmJRE Ss BEDDING.
Corner 3Xnin and riqncinoqun StruetM. Astoria, Oregon.
WIHDOW SHADES AKD TRIMPfllNGS; WALL PAPERS ETC
v A Complete Stock.
" PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD,
CHAS.EIILLMS01J&C0.
REAL ESTATE
AND
General Commission Brokers.
OHlce on Genevieve street, In the rear of
E, It. Ilawcs building.
A General Agency business transacted.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Saddle and Harness Shop.
A. J. CLOUTKIE.
All manner or lteoairlng, etc., attended to.
Shop In Page's new building on Cass street.
LUMBER !
LATH A3STD SHUTG-LES,
In Quantities io suit at Short Notice
STOSE & I)AV31SOy.
r Opp. Parker Ilonse.-
PARKER.
Vegetables
T
h CLARA PARKER
Eugens D. Brock, Master.
or TOWING, FREIGHT orCnAll-
n. 15. paiuki:.
Agent.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
3
5s
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE TLEiVSED.
E. K. nAWES Is also agent for the
And other first-class stoves.
Fnrcaca W orlr. Stoma Pit
KiJiE3. etc., a specialty-
ALWAYS ON HAKD.
ASTORIA, OREGON .
Tin, Sheei Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and .Ranges
The Best in the market.
Piumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Jot)
work done In a workmanlike manner.
A. JOTTS'SOX.
Leinenweber & Co.,
C. IiUKfE-TWEEEE. II. BROWX
ESTABOSnED 1865.
ASTOKIA, OREGON,
ffd
TAMERS Affl CDBBS1ES,
Manufacturers and Importers of
yLL KINDS OF
AND BINDINGS
IWhoIesale Dealers In
OIL AND TALLOW.
ssrHIghest cash price paid for Hides and
Tallow.
Brewery Beer Saloon.
f5 The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass.
Hot Lunch every Da? from 10 to 12 A. BI
The best of Liquors and Cigars on hand.
A deservedly popular place of social resort.
CEO. HILLEK.
AGENT