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0) Vol. xx. Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morning, October 14, 1883 No. 12. THE CASCADE LOCKS. A few veaYs ago when Francis Kernan, then United States sena tor representing the great state of New York in congress, asked an Orcgonian whether the Columbia was navigable above Astoria, he was informed that the length of the river was estimated to be 1400 miles and navigable to a point more than 700 miles distant from Astoria. Above the mouth of the Willamette, 100 miles from the sea, the river is generally roclcv- and rapid, especially so at the Cas cades, The Dalles and Priests Kapids. Those natural obstruc tions overcome or avoided, Oregon and "Washington would have ad vantages for transportation of their productions to market unexcelled if not unrivalled in any part of the Union. Besides much work done by au thority of the general government and under the direction of officers of the arm' on the several divis ions of the river, greatly relieving it of sunken dangers, the most im portant undertaking has been the work at the Cascades. They are located at about 1G0 miles distant from the light houses and forts at the mouth of the river. Portland, on the Willamette, is Co miles dis tant towards the west; The Dalles 50 miles beyond towards the cast. u December, 3S72, and repeatedly thereafter, Senator J. H. Mitchell, of Oregon, urged before congress the importance of constructing a canal at the Cascades. His efforts to secure an appropriation were finally successful. From a report made by the chief engineer of the army to the secretary of war Octo ber 12th, 1877, we learn that dur ing the year a survey had been made "of the country on the Ore gon side of the river bordering on the Cascades; a careful rcconnais sauce on the Washington Territory side, and a hydraulic survey of the river above and below the falls." The first appropriation, by act ap proved Aug. 14, 1870, was $90, 000; the amount expended to July 1, 1S77, the end of the fiscal year, was $4,G1G.G5. From official sources to JSS2 (since then from synopsis of engineer's report published in newspapers), we learn that the total amount appropriated to June o0, 1SS3, was $805,000; total ex penditures to same date, 725,760; balance unexpended July 1, lSSo, beginning of fiscal year, 679,234. Estimated amount required to complete the work is $1,G55395. Concerning the correctness of these figures it will be seen that the amount expended added to the amount (estimated) necessary to complete, makes a total of $2,381. 101. That the people of Oregon were in earnest in their desire to have the locks constructed, it is only necessary to state that on October 20, 1S7G, a law was passed by their legislature (with only one dissent ing voice) authorizing the United States to take proceedings for con- j damnation for all lands required for canal purposes, providing such property could not be purchased. Ultimately forty-three acres were purchased from the Oregon Steam Navigation Company with perpet ual right of way across their land to the county road, and the use of their house as long as the work was in progress, for Sj574. The original plan adopted gives the length of the canal 7200 feet, width, at bottom, 50 feet ; at top, 5S feet; depth at low water, S feet; two locks, each 50 feet wide and o00 feet long, with lifts of 12 and 14 feet respectively. That plan n has been enlarged upon so as to make the prism of the canal 70 feet in width and doors of corre sponding size will be required at the locks. A friend informs us that "the work is slowly progressing in that deliberate manner characteristic of all national enterprises when ap propriations made from time to time become exhausted before an other can be secured." We quote the following from the pen of the editor of the Springfield Republi can, who, as a gnicst of Mr. Vil lard. visited Oregon last year: "The enterprise is at present a mistake; it was originated for po litical purposes and is kept up on the bread and circus principle which is at the bottom of millions of government appropriations." Of course, from one who has seen only through glasses furnished by the 'benevolent monopoly we can expect nothing but misrepresenta tion of anything which perhaps seems to interfere ivith the abso lute possession of the entire coun try by the railroad kings, but the people of Eastern Oregon and Washington, ignoring any and all party prejudices, demand that the work be pushed to completion as speedily as possible so that they may have some relief from 'the policy of oppressive and exhorbit ant rates so long and vigorously applied by the overland railroads terminating in San Francisco,' and with which the roads represented b Mr. Yillard seem to have en tered into partnership. If there is 'political purpose1 in our posi tion, and if the term 'bread and circus principle1 is intended to cover the prosecution of the works with scorn, so let it be. We are indeed looking out for the bread and butter interests of our people and doubt not but the' are as legitimate as the pursuit of Mr. Villard's cakes and ale.v Wnmut Sit)). Language ot the Moustache. Even the moustache has its his torj' to tell concerning the charac ter of its wearer. When it is rag ged and, as it were, flying hither j and thither, there is a lack of prop- j er self-control. V lien it-is straight and orderly the reverse is the case, j other things, of course, taken into j account. If there is a tendency to i curl at the outer ends of the mous tache, there is a tendency to am bition, vanity or display. When the curls turn upward there is gen- j liUilV, CUIUUllUJU 11111 iur Ul HJJ- probation ; when the curls turn downward there is a more sedate turn of mind not unaccompanied with gloom. The reverse quality is well indicated by the common portraits of Shakespeare, who was as much noted for geniality ami, cheerfulness in life as those quali- ' ties are manifested in his writings, j It is worthy of remark that good j tempered men will in playing j with a moustache, invariably give I it an unward inclination, whereas I cross-grained and morose men will pull it obliquely downward. Why He Made No Outcry- "1 have told' you boys a dozen, times to keep away from this door," said a merchant, 'and the next one of you T catch hanging around here will get a warming that he'll remember." The boys went awa', frightened at the threat of the angry man. After a while a little fellow, wear ing a ragged jacket, came along and stood on the forbidden ground. "Move on away from there!" exclaimed the merchant. The boy remained standing, looking up and down the street. "He is determined to steal some thing," said the merchant. I'll fix him," and taking up a piece of barrel hoop, he rushed out, seized the boy, and began to strike him. "Oh, you are a stubborn little brute," he said, when the boy struggled but made no outcry. "There now, if you come back' again you'll get twi?e as much." The child crossed over to the! opposite side of the street and stood rubbing his eyes. He look ed so little and ragged, so hungry, that the merchant's heart smote him for his cruelty. "I'm looking for a little boj'," said a woman, stopping in front of the merchant's door. "His father was killed dar " before yesterday by a railway train, and since ihen j he wont stay in the house. Some times he enters the yard as though forgetful of his great loss, but suddenly remembering, he bursts into tears and runs away. His mother has been dead for years, and his father was the only human being he cared for. It is almost impossible to make him understand what death is. Yonder he stands," pointing, "the poor little fellow is deaf and dumb." Opie, Head. One of our sportsmen went out a few days ago for the purpose of bagging a few prairie chickens, and after traveling over the reser vation for a while brought up in an Indian's stubble field, where he came across a flock of birds, and, desiring to get as many as possible out of this lot, blazed away with both barrels. Whether or not he killed any birds we did not learn, ' but he was looking around for the ! killed and wounded when a party ; of Indians came rushing upon him j and took his gun, wanting to khow what he meant by setting their iieldontire,and telling h,m that , tiiu uuai wmi" iii; tcuiu uu nuum be to go to work and put out the fire. Glad enough he was to get' away with his life, and to work lie went, the Indians not attempting j to assist in the least, but sut down ; and bossed the job. After he was through they gave him his gun and ' told him to "git for home.' It is: said that he made locomotive time down the track and reached home tired outan(i thoroughlv disgusted Pcndhton Tribune. j AbS0!llt6!y PlIFGa This powder never varies. A marvel o purity. strength and wlnlesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the mul iiiuui' oi low i cm. siiori iveiuui. mum ur phosphate powders. Snldonlu in can. Roy-,' i. Baking PowDEit Co.. loc Wall-st. X. V. sh King of the Blood Is not a "cure all," It is a blood-purifler and tonic Impurity of the blood poisons the sys tem, deranges the circulation, and thus In duces manv disorders, known by different names to dlstlURuUli them according to ef fects, bat being really branches or phases of that great generic disorder. Imparity or Itlood. Such are Dypcpia, HUlloumc, JAtcr Complaint, ConttipaWm. Xerwu Dis order. Hcadaclit, Backache, General Weak Tic. Heart DlMaz,Dropy, Kidney Dieae, Pile, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Skin DlAnrder, Pimple. Ulcers. Sicelling, tc. tc Kins of the Blood, preveuts and cures these by attacking the cause. Impurity of the blood. Chemists and physiciaus agree In calling It "the most genuine and efficient preparation for the purpose." Sold by Drug gists, JS1 per bottle. See testimonials, direc tions, &c. In pamphlet, "Treatise on Diseases ot th Blood." wrapped around each bottle. I). ItANSOM. SON & Co..Props Buffalo, N. Y. V ft DnvAi p I FOARD & STOKES, WE HAVE OPENED AGAIN In IIuiufisev IJuilriiiif; And are Ready to Supply the Wants of Our Customers. A FULL STOCK OF Fresh Groceries. A. V. Allen, Wholesale and retail dealer lu Provisions,, MILL PEED. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wines, Liquorsjobacco, Cigars .SOLID GOLD j "TTT T T T) V7 u All YV J2J JLi L- JL SSfcAGXSEnEZITS Scapf pj Qj WatcheS, Or every description. The finest stock of Jewelry in Astorhu E2T"A1I goods warnuitedasrepresented GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. P I A AND ORGANS SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SPREADS AND STOOLS Slieet Mlxislo, J Piano, and Organ Instructors. - CELEBRATED ISTECK&OABEPMQS! USED BY ! DiacMant nf llnUnrl Cfofno" i itoiutiik ui uiiiicu omica "Governor of Oregon," j And other prominent ersons. Pianos and Orpins of many lending makes. wnoiesau: ami retail, including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. Largest House on This Coast. Instruments of All Kinds Tuned and Repaired. GARDNER Bros., 165 First St.. Portland. Oregon. ASTORIA - r r nrOWei'V DP-CI j Saloon. The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass. Hot Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A. M The best of Liquors and Cigars on h:ind A deservedly popular place of social roort. GEO. HILLE1L Leinenweher & Go-., C. I.KIKKNWKItKlU . MtOWN K.STAHI.ISMKI) 1805. ASTOK1A. OREGON. TAMERS AM-CUBERIES, Manufacturers and Imimrtors ot LL KINDS OF LiEATEER AND FINDINGS Wholesale Dealers in OIL AND TALLOW. sarHlghesLcash price paid for Hides and Tallow. . "fELS AND RESTAUKANTS. PARKER HOUSE, II, li. t A It It E It. Prop., ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. E. 1. PARKER, - Manager and Agent. AI. CROSBY. - - Day Clerk Phil. BOWERS, - - Night Clerk. Tas. DUFFY has the Bar and Billiard room. Pirst Class in all Eespects. FREE COACH TO THE HOUSE. IT IS A FACT THAT JEFF'S CHOP HOUSE ON Concomly Street is the Best in Town. THAT ir has Always cm Ilaiul FRESH Shoal AYnter Bay and East ern Oysters. THAT "JEFF" IS THE BOSS CATERER. -THAT Hr has been Proprletoripr the "Aurora Hold" in Knappton hcvch years. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. A New Departure. At Frank Fabre's, is dally set a TABLE D'HOTE from 6 to 7:30 PM At which A F I NE FRENCH DINNER, With Half a Bottle Wine IVIli he furnished for 50 cents. Hoard by the month, - S2. to S30 Lodging aui be procured by the day, week or month. My establishment is fitted newly tlinmpliout. and everything main tained in the beststvle. FKAXK Jb'ABJKK. COSMOPOLITAN Chop House and Restaurant. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. Ulenls rents ami upwards. a. uoriiAi:i, M MS STKEKT, Proprietor. - ASTORIA. A Good Cup of Coffee AND OYSTERS. Mi:S. POWELL WILL OPEX AN OYS ter stand on next Monday, on Main street next to the Oregon Bakery. She liopes careful attention willsecure her a share of patronage at usual prices. l-lm DKAI.KIl IN Hay, Oats, Straw. Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand Wood !'Mvercd to Order. Graying, Teaming and Express Business. Horses ana Carriages for Hire. DKALEIt IK WIKES, LIQUORS AND C1CARS. KIKKT CLASS 1. W. CASE, I.MPtiKTKl: AND WHOLESALE AND UE VAIL DEALER IN GEffiBAL MERCHAMSE Corner Chenanias and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - OREGON A. MacBeth, MERCHANT TAIL0E, 'o.4. First St., - - Portland. Oregon. Clothing made at reasonable prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. Astoria Oil Works. J. II. DkFOKCE. Proprietor. P. O. Box 2M, Astoria, Oregon. IHauufhcturer and Dealer in FISH OIL and SKID GREASE. Loggers will find my Skid Grease to he good and cheap. RE-OPENING. He State M WILL P.E-OPEN Thursday, October 11, 1883. Monthly tickets cm be obtained at the ticket ofllce. No disreputable characters will be al- loveu O. W.&A.E.EOSS. Proprietors, S. ARNDT & EEECHEN, ASTORIA. - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP Boiler Shop All kinds ot ENGINE, CANNERY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bextox Street, Neak Parker House, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAEaiiMMGIMS BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. OASTINO-S Of all Descriptions xaade ta Order at Short Xotlce. A. D. "VYass. President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary, I. W. Case, Treasurer. John Fox.Suporintendent, C. H. BAIN & Gi. DEALERS IX Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms Turning, Bracket Work. A specialty, and all work guaranteed. Oak, Ash, Bay, and Walnut lumber : Ore gon and Port Orford Cedar. All kinds ot boat material on band. C. H.BA1X A; CO. LOEB & CO., JOBBERS IN WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Bast San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Turn brers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. E9-A11 goods sold at San PrancLsco Prices. MAIN STREET. Opposite Parker House, Astoria. -Oregon. GENERAL STEAMSHIP AGENCY. Bills of Exchange on any Part oi Europe. 1AM AGENT FOR TIE FOLLOTfflNG well known and commodious steamship ines, STATE LINE, RED STAR, WHITE STAR. HAMBURG-AMERICAN. 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. "W. CASE. BOZOETH & JOHNS. Real Estate and General Insurance Agents.. ASTORIA, Oregon. TITE WRITE POLICIES IN THE WEST T V era. State Investment, Hamburg, Bre men aud North German Fire Insurance Com panies, and represent the Travelleis' Life and Accident of Hartford, and the New York Life, of N.Y. We have the only complete set of township maps in the county, and nave made arrange ments to receive applications, nlings. and final proofs on Homesteads, Preemptions, Timber Lands, etc.. bavins all the official blanks therefor. Our mapsxan 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 made, and loans negotiated. 10ZORTH& JOHNS, BUSINESS GARBS.' Q K. THOMSON, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Boom No. c, oyer "White House, ASTORIA; QKEGON, J. Si AT. HUDSON, Attorney at Law, aad. STetsry FHfeliO. Odd Fellows BuUdisgi Astoria,. Oregon, ATTORNEY AT LAW. . RoomiSahd c. Odd Fellows' Building. J Q. A. BO WEB IT, ATTORNEY" AT LAW. Caenamus treet, - - ASTORIA,' OREGON . Q CUJ8T1S, ATTT AT LAW. Notary Public, Cfiminissloner of Deeds for California. Nhw Ynrt auH Washington. Ter ritory. nKooms 3-and 4. Odd Fellows Ball ding, As toria, Oregon. N.B.-Clalms at W&shlngfoa. C and collections specialty. VT . -I. NICHOLS. 8. K. ABKIA. NICHOLS & ABELS, Attorneys aadCoaaseltrs at .Law. Boom 4, White House, - AstorJa,,Oregoa. Practice in all the Courts, Federal and State, of both California, and Oregon. WFrench and Germ an spoken. V. AXliSN, Aataria Aeat Hamburg-Magdeburg and German-American FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. NOTARY PUBLIC, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION ANli. IN ' SUEANOE AGENT. JK. X. C. B O ATM AX, Physician and Surgeon. ' Rooms 0 and 10, Odd Fellows BuDdraff, ASTORIA, OREGON. JAY TUOTJiE. M. D. , PHYSICIAN" AND SUKSJM O stick Boona 1, 2, and 3. Py till an Build ing. SxsiDKf ck Over J. E. Thomas' Drug Store. F. HICKS, PSNTIBT, ASTORIA, - OREGON Rooms In A1Iar'i Knt!dlno- tin atalra mm of Cass and Sqemocqbe stret . J)K. JT. JE. LaFOSC, Room ll. Odd Fellows Building, Astoria. Or. Gas administered for naintMa rtrnMinr' of teeth. Q.KL.O.F. JPAKKKK. SURVEYOR OF Glataep Ceaaty.aaA City t Astsrla Office : Chenamus street, Y. M. C. A. ha Boom No. 8. NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS COMPANY Are Now Ready For Business. 70 (See with Bozorth & Jehas. E. A. NOYE8, Agt. OKO. P. 'WIIEELEB. W. L..BOBB. WHEELER & KOBB. GENERAL REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, AND COLLECTION AGENTS. Real Estate bought and sold on Commis sion. Accounts adjusted and Bills collected. -Correspondence from abroad solicited. JSy-Offlce in Hume's new building, on Sque moqua street, next door to Foard & Stokes. Xx. X. TolajBioxa., Has re-opened his CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE, On the Roadway, near his old loeation. He will keep the stock of the choicest Cigars, and Tobaccos, and a full line of- smokes' ar ticles, Including the finest meerschaum pipes. He will be pleased to see his old friends at bis new stand. ANNOUNCEMENT. MBS. T. S. JEWETT, (Successor to Mrs. E. S. "Warren.) Fashionable Dressmaker AN MIXmVES. Dealr In Millinery aad Fancy Goods. Squemoqua street, next door to Odd Fellows Temple. W. E. DEMENT & CO. DRUQOZSTl. ASTORIA, - - - OREGON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET" and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded