C2J ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31, 1883 Tue number of laud offices throughout the country is being reduced. Bismaeck is devising a scheme to prevent further immigration from Germanv. Theue were seven accidents on the Central Pacific lines in Cali fornia last Thursday. A special from Boston says bet ting is one hundred to ninety against Butler's election next Tuesday. The Czar has decided to grant Russia more freedom and such re forms as are suited to the spirit of the people. The Georgia law of the rebel lion, granting divorces to loyal Southern women whose husbands were in the Union service, has just been repealed. A Special from Winnipeg says: The Canadian PaciGc is unable to get across the Selkirk range of the Rocky mountains and work has been suspended for this year. It is . said that American com panies have completed over 1,000 miles of railroad in Mexico, in vesting therein over 30,000,000. Mexicans have themselves con structed C35 miles of road, and English companies have built 353 miles. The New York Telegram says the preferred bet that Northern Pacific preferred will sell below forty-five this year has been with drawn. The Mills party is long of the full list and D. O. Mills says it is very unlikety that stocks will be as low again as they were in the early part of last week. Some idea of the extent of the oil business in Southern California, says the Post, may be gathered from the fact that an oil pipe is being constructed from Newhall to Ventura which will be fift-four miles long. It will be a surprise to most persons, also, to know that one well in Los Angeles county has already produced 100,000 bar rels of oil. This is a calculating ago, says a contemporary. Counting is its favorite occupation. It worships figures. Nothing is considered valuable unless it can be counted. Quantity is the test of excellence, and vast numbers command the highest reverence. The popular mind has become insane on the subject of statistics; all our views of life, all our verdicts of success or failures, all our estimates ol worth, are based on columns of figures. Oveii eight years ago began the grand round of centennials in American history. The fight at Concord was ccntennialized, then Bunker Hill, then the Declaration cf Independence, and so on through scores of incidents. The latest whoop-up was the celebra tion of the 100th anniversary of the disbanding of the American army at Newburgh. But one more remains: on the 25th of next month New York will thrill with joy, and blossom as a century plant over the 100th anniversary of the British evacuation of that city. Talking of "the new South," Henry "Watterson says: The South; it is no problem at all. I thank God that at last we can say with truth it is simply a geographical expression. The whole story of the South may be summed up in the sentence: "She was rich, and she lost her richesj she was poor and in bondage: she was set free and she had to go to work; she went to work and is richer than ever before." You see it was a ground hog case. So it was here; the climate was here, but along with it was the curse the curse of slavery. God passed a rod along the land and smote the peo pie. Then, m His goodness and mercy he waved the rod of en chantment and lo, like a flower, His blessing burst forth. The South never knew what indepen dence meant until she was taught subjection to subdue herself. "We had our debts and our "nig gers." Under the old system we paid our debts, and walloped our "mergers. uuaer tue new we pay our "niggers," and wallop our debts." The National Banks are making a tremendous fuss about the pro posed refunding of 705,000,000 of the national debt, and predict all manner of calamitv should the project be put into execution. The most immediate effect would be the closing of the national banks, to which these useful institutions naturally object. The national banks and the national debt are about the only remaining evidences of the civil war, and happilv for the country they are both likely to disappear. Jonx "W. Mackey expresses the opinion that .Taj' Gould is one of the most overrated men in New York. He declares that he does not fear him as a business antago nist in the telegraph line, and is mildly surprised that so many of the great merchants of the metro polis should stand in such terror of the little Ogre of "Wall street. The Prince of the Bonanzas is the most formidable foe who has ever challenged the supremacy of .Tay Gould. His capital is greater than that of Gould. The latter has trunks full of watered stocks, the nominal face value of which runs into tensof millions; butJMack ey has the clean, cold cash. If there is to be a battle between the two, it cannot fail to be interesting to the whole country. It is not im probable that the owner of the Atlanta may find himself drowned in his own water before the con test is over. BORX. In Astoria, Oct. 30, 1883, to the wife of 1. J. Arvold, a son. NEW TO-DAY NOTICE. To Hunters. Fishermen. Ranchers. F YOU VAXT THE HIGHEST I kct price for your produce, go to iai:- JEFF'S. FOUND. A CHECK. OWNER CAN HAVE SA3IK by proving property and pavine the cliarrcs. Apply to JEFF. FOR SALE CHEAP, ALDKKBROOK mOPERTY IN LOTS to suit purchasers for cash or oh the in stalment plan. ROZOKTU & JOHNS. Dissolution of Partnership. TnE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between Wong Pont, Wong See Gum and Wong Ing Gum, in storckeejH mg business, is hereby dissolved bv mutual consent. Wong Ing Gum lias bought the In terests of the other partners, who are going to China, nd he will continue business at the old stand. Wong Ing Gum will pay all of the debts of the firm and collect all ac counts due it. WONG PONT. WONG SEE (IVM, WONG ING GUM. A FARM TO LET. OF 103 ACRES. ON YOUNG'S RAY. AND adjoining this city, on which is a house, good spring, and about thirty acres cleared smooth, suitable for gardening, dairving or poultry raising. J. TAYLOIC For Reni. H OUSE WITH 5 ROOMS. HARD FIN- isncu, lot and stable. Enquire or BOZORTH & JOHNS. For Rent. THE STORE LATELY OCCUPIED 11 Y A. M. Johnson & Co. Applv at the store of Prael Bros., or to C. S. GUNDEltSON. Delinquent City Taxes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I. the undersigned. Chief of Police, have been furnished with a warrant from the City Council requiring me to collect the tax es assessed for the year 1SJ3, and now delin quent upon the list and make return or the same within sixty days. All parties so in debted will therefore please take notice and govern themselves accordingly C W. JlOUGHERY. Chief of Police. Astoria, Oregon, October 2oth, 1SS3. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATTIIE undersigned has been appointed the as signee of the linn of A. M. Johnson and Co. and all persons having claims against said jirm are noimeu io present me same only verified to me at my ofllce in Astoria. Ore gon, within three months from this date, a-ow a. w.iiKKm, Assessment Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Assessment Roll of School District No. 1. Clatsop county, Oregon, for the year 1S83 lias this 15th day of October, 1S83. been ap proved by the Directors of said district and a warrant issued to the clerk for the collec tion of the taxes therein called for within ixty days from said date. Said tax Is now due and navablc at the office of the undersigned in Astoria, in said district, also will be deemed delinquent un less so paiu wiiuiu inc nine a wove specmeu. .1. U. UUZUKTH, Clerk School DIst. No. 1. Clatsop Co. Oregon. Stockholders Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the Washington Packing Co. will be held on Vilniahv Knr 7 1651 otmn'Mnnl- at their cannery near As'toria, for the pur- iosc ui viuuini jivc uircciors, ami 10 trans act such other business as ma v legally come before them. Attest J. W. GEARHART, FRANK 2OLBERG. Pres. Sec'y, Astoria, Oct. c, I8S3. G-sod Xi. X- F olison, Has re-opened his CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE, On the Roadway, near his old location. He will keep the stock of the choicest Cigars, and Tobaccos, and a full line of smokers' ar ticles, including the finest meerschaum pipes. He will be pleased to iee Ids old friends at his-new stand. Foster's Mm. GRAND OPENING THIS WEEK! Finest fitted up BiUiardJand Sample Rooms in uie uny. Everything first-class throughout. At the entrance to the O.R.&N. Dock, For Sale. "CTIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY URr. JLl lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for S4 a cord. Drayinc or all kinds done at reasonable rates. r, jc MAIIION. Hardware ani SMj Chandlery A. VAH DliSEH & CO.. DEALKItS IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil. Bright Varnish, Binnacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil. Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Seivinp; rtlneliines. Paints :ihi! Hits, tlrnvr-vir-i. -te. Astoria On w orks. ! J. H. DEFORCE. Proprietor, P. O. liv J Astoria, Oregon. 3Iamifucrurer and Uraler in RSH OIL and SKID GREASE. Loggers will find my Skid Greae to be good and cheap. PLtJMBIMG, Gas and Steam Fitting DONE RY RUDDOCK S WHEELER. AT Talr rates. Also a comjrfete stock of goods in our Hoe. Estimates given mMl work guaranteed. Cass street, in rear of I O O F tmilditig, nexr to Gas Co's ofllce. ESTABLISH KI) 12. K'2. ASSIES & DALLAM, Manufacturers and Importers of Wooden and Willow Ware Twines, Brooms, Brushes:, Baskets, Vails, Tabs, Churns, "Wasliboartls, Hope Cordage, Wrapping Vapor, Pnnrr IXnzK, i:nllillng Tapers, 3IateIiP, Handles Clothes Wrinscrs, Car pel Svrccprrs, Feather I' ast er?. Stationery, Vc. 230 and 232, ront Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA7.. I A3 1 AND & N B SMALL 31USICAL INSTRUMENTS SPREADS AND STOOLS Slioet STLsic, Piano, and Organ Instructors. -CELEBRATED Ik iii mi? USED "BY "President of United States" "'Governor of Oregon." And other prominent persons. Pianos and Organs of many leading make.1:, wholesale and retail, including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. Largest House on This Geast. Instruments of AH Kinds Tuned and Repaired. G-ARBITER Eros., 165 First St., Portland, Oregon. G. A. STINSON & CO., SLAGKSiVllTniMG, At Cspt. Roors old stand, corner of CvjkS and uouit streets. Shin and Gnuuerr work, lloorsfenuinc Wagons made and reimired. Hood work guaranteed. Leinenweber & Co., c i.KivKjwKi:sn. unow ESTAHLisnny ifa. ASTORIA. OREGON, TAMERS ABB CJJEBRIES, Manufacturers and Importers of jjLL KINDS OF AND FINDINGS lWho'.osale Dealors In OIL AND TALLOW. CS'IIiirhest cash nriee nald fnr Htiimt and Tallow. Steamer TOM MORRIS. n THIS XEiY and Favorite Boat IS SOW READY TOR BUSINESS AXD can be chartered for excursions, special panics, etc., at reasonanie rates, a general sieaniDoainiE imsmess iranwicieu. V. BOELLLXG, Muster. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT- The splendid A l Rritish Iron -r-iri Ship, jjS&jK y-rTCc- Will bo shortly on the berth for SALMON in iois to suit snippets, jborircigiit ana in surancc apply to Messrs. BALFOUR, G CTIIRIE & Co.. I'ortianu. Or to V. L. CHERRY, Astoria. FOR TILLAMOOK. (Weather permitting.) The new Steamer 5l. 33. S'XSSXsIO. N. P. JOHAN SEN, - - - Master. Will leave for TILLAMOOK", on TTtOR SAILING DATES AND PARTICU X1 lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER, Main street Wharf. Astoria: ALLEN & LEWIS, roniana ; J . J, sxuii x Tinamooi:. To The Public. TTTE. THE UNDERSIGNED, NOTIFY ii me piiDiic tuat we nave oougtit tne scow "Annie-" Parties who have any claim or claims against said scow should notify us within so days, before all the money Is paid. anu maKc arrangements accorainciv. OLOF. THOMPSON, O.V.CARTER. Astoria, Or., October 5th, 1853. THE ! lpM Yniif Hfpjplfif fffiirp f II SUS& BiwfSSil wim u i .5, Splendid Stools of iovefties and Foreign Importations, oys. 5 s - Ee Ladies desirous of procuring Goods uriequaled in Style and Tinisli will take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATINS and DRESS IN THE GENTS' FURIISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the uest. CHAS. HEILBORN, ilAlTTJFACTOBER OP FTJTUSFITUPvE S BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth. Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings "WINDOW CORNICES AND 'CURTAIN POLES Complf tf In every branch. DKALEK IX Hay, Oats, Straw. Lims, Srick, Cement and Sand 1VocI Delivered, to Order. Graying, Teaming and Express Business. Horses ana Carriages for Hire. DEALER I" WiKES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. FIJIST CIjANM LOBB & CO.. JOIJIiEKS IJf WINES, LIQTJOES, CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. ES-AH goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STItEET, Opposlie Parker Hotae, Astoria. Oreson. ASK FOIt- Union India Rubber Go's Pure Fara Gum CSAOK PROOF RUBBER BOOTS. JIEWAKE OF ZMITATIOXS ! Be sure the Boots are stamped CRACK PROOF an the heels, and have the PURE GUM SPRINGS on the foot and Instep, which prevent their cracking or lreaklntr. We aro now making them with RUBBER AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make them last more than twice as long as any Rubber boots made. FOK SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS RUBBER BELTING. PACK ING, HOSE. SPRINGS, CLOTHC'G, BOOTS AND SHOES. Etc. COODYEAR RUBBER CO. R. 11. PEASE, Jr. I Agents, S.M.RUNYON, f San Eranclsco. .H STORE FENING ! Wall Paper, Mirrors, Wilson & Fisher, SHIP CHANDLERS. DEALERS IN Iron, Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains, TAR, PITCH, OAKUM, NAILS AND SPIKES Shelf Hardware, Paints and Oils STEAM PACKING, PROViSSGNS. rtouii aiyi aim. fjbei. Agents for Salem Flouring Mills, and Capital Flour. FAIR3ANKS STANDARD SCALES. All sizes, at Portland rrices, In Stock. Corner Chenamus and Hamilton Streets ASTOKIA. OREGON;. Drugs and Chemicals 1 J. E. THOMAS, ni '.-l rimniiciuibi, ikz & ASTORIA.O k 7, m CO Prescriptions carefully compounded Day or Night. 4 FRANK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. TEU apply to the Captain, or to E. r. Parker, CITY BOOK JBPOJELEJ- IIAVE JUST KECEITED A UIAKIMOTIX STOCK OF BOOIiS. The 3oung and old, rich and Agents for the Kranich & Bach Western Cottage Organs. Orders for all kinds of Music or Instruments will be promptly filled. 12. E. STETEISS & CO., City Book Store. Jordan Have a Full PlnfBC Gomer Ciienamus Mm Sis., THE NEW MODEL A mill. STOCK Two doors east ot Occident notel. (SUCCESSOR TO JACKINS & MONTGOilERY.) PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. .CIIRftAHES STUEET, Kext to C Ju Tarkcr's Store. ASTORIA, jr. OI.SEN'. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE S BEDDING. Corner Slain and riqneiaoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WIHDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER1 ETC A Complete Stoclc. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. Air, KIXDS OF FURISITUItE REPAIREI AM) VARKISHED. West-Eighth Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment made by Ordinance Xo. 5G0 of the City o Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council of said city on the lOtli day of October, 1883, and was approved on the llth day of October, 18&,for the proposed improvement of West-Eighth street, in the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John M. Shivcly, from the south side of Water street to the south sidewf Cedar street in the manner pro vided by Ordinance Jfo. 567 of the City of Astoria, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council of said citv on the 23d day of October, 1883, and was approved on the 24th day of Octo"ber, 1S83, on each of the following described lots fronting on said portion of said street, is now payable at the office of the City Treasurer in TJ. S. gold coin, and unless paid within five days from the expir ation of this notice, viz : Thursday, November 15, 1883, the Common Council will issue warrants for the collection thereof. The assessment is as follows : 3e e r. a. A'rtnie of Oicner. i S "s o . F S r I : i' 2. : ! i ! ? $ P I I bisters of Charity 125 ij iy 40 Sll 50 173 80 185 30 W W & & W Parker 125 (J 134 862 50 199 70 262 20 Jas W Welch 1 Mrs SF Wood I John W Welch 1-125 1 135 62 50 62 50 D II Welch I MrsM I Herren jzir J By order of the Common Council. Astoria, Octobor 2G, 1SS3. PARKER, "Vegetables STEADIER CLARA PARKER Eugene D. Brock, Master. or TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAP.- Agent. 21. 15. rAIlKEK. poor can all be accommodated. and Mandsfeldt & Notni Pianos and ozorth Line of Glassware, re9 Cutlery, Site. EANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. HAWES Is also agent for the It And other first-class stoves. Fnrnaco Worlr, Steam Pit inSs. otc, a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTOEIA. OREGON. DEALER IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for ftlagee Stoves and Kanges The Best in the market. Pmmhlng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. T. S. JEWETT, Auditor and Clark.