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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1883)
ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY .... DECEMKEK 14. 1SS3 FR03I A FORMER RAILROAD PRESI DENT. The following lettor to lliecbambor of commerce of this city from the former president of the Oregon Cen tral Railroad company, will bo read with interest by all. Mr. Gaslou in the years 18GS, 18G9 and 1870 was nn indefatigable worker to further the interests he represented. It was his influence that largely induced con gress to make the land grant that now, thirteen years after, the people of this and adjoining counties seek to have revert to its rightful owners. In signing the petition for the for feiture of the grant, Mr. Gaston writes as follows: Gaston, Or., Dec. 4, 18S3. I was president of the Oregon Cen tral Railroad company at the time congress made the grant referred to in the above petition, and presented the matter before committees of the senate and house of representatives. And while the lands were then needed to secure the construction of the road, the circumstances of this coun try have been so changed since that the grant is, in the hands of its present owners, an obstruction to the con struction of a railroad to Astoria and the development of the country. For, if the gr ant was forfeited, the coun try would be at once rapidly settled up, and other railroad companies wonld build a narrow guage railroad, if not a moro expensive line. (Signed) JOSEPH GASTOX. In the above Mr. Gaston strikes at the gist of the matter where he says, 'if the grant was forfeited the country would be at once rapidly set tled up." In this ho reiterates what Tnu Astoriax has staled and repeat edly demonstrated, viz : the necessity of the removal of the grant to en courage immigration by dispelling the cloud that rests upon the title. To make Astoria the city it should be, to rid ourselves of the necessity of importing what we want from Cali fornia, to create a class of permanent suppliers producers and purchasers, to build up a great and prosperous city at the mouth of the Columbia, something more than territory is needed. "Vo have a grand scope of country to the south and oast; un equaled in richwss of soil, multipli city of resources, and contiguity to an ever widening market, but of the thousands that have during the past twelve months entered the Columbia gateway in search of homos in this new northwest, how many have remained? not one in ten thousand. Not because we lack the elements that go to make a home, but because we could not demonstrate it No man cares to labor unless with reasonable assurance that his toil shall be rewarded with success, and if a vague and shadowy title cov ers, like the tentacles of an octopus the fairest portions of Clatsop and Columbia counties, who can blame the sturdy and the stalwart, the sinewy founders of new homes to press eastward from our shores, in search of that heritage denied to them at its entrance! "We commend Mr. Gaston's letter to the consideration of our readeVs, and shall take fitting measures to give it vide circulation. It is written with consideration of the snbject, knowl edge of its workings, aixd in the in terests of his fellow dwellers in this state. The Inter-Ocean of Nov. 20 said: "Fifty years ago to-day the first Chicago newspaper was issued. One hundred and forty-seven copies were worked off, the editor being also printer and publisher, all combined. Mr. John Calhoun was then the em bodiment of the art of printing in all its ramifications, so far as this town was couccrnqd. To-day there are more than 2,000 compositors in the city whose entire time is devoted to composition- That one newspaper, the Democrat, has developed by a natural process of evolution into 275 regular publications, dailies, weeklies, and all."' The Oregon ian justly favors con gressional aid to all Oregon coast harbors, but omits a very important part of the argument, viz: that suc cess iu these matters requires con centration, that a scaled list of appro priations divided along an entire coast line does no locality great ma terial good, that the Columbia river bar is the most important item in the matter, that we must be just before wo can be generous, and that a due regard for the interests of the entire state; demands sufficient appropria tion from congress to render bar work effectual. The postmaster general in his an nual report estimates that the rove Hues of the department during the next fiscal year will be equal to the expenditures; so that the post office is self-sustaining, even on the reduced scale of postages. This is a splendid exhibit of the business of the country for the post ofiioe is one of the most accurate commercial barometers. Of all who fought under the stars nud bars twenty years ago, but three have not been restored to the rights of citizenship; those three are Jeff. Davis, Robert Toomb3 and Capt Ben Robinson of the First Virginia Dragoons. OUR EXEROETIC REPRESENTATIVE. A Washington- special of the 12th says: Representative George of Ore gon introduced a big bundle of bills and memorials in the house 'yester day, among them many heretofore introduced by Dolph and Slator in the senate. Among George's memo rials were the following: From the legislature of Oregon for harbor of refuge at Port Orford; for an appro priation for a lighthouse at the mouth of the Umpqua river; asking aid for a railroad from Roseburg to Coos bay; asking for an increase of rates for government surveys; asking for an appropriation for improvement of the Coquille river; asking a forfeit ure of the land grant to the Oregon Central railway; asking aid for re pairs of the military road from Cres ent City to The Dalles; asking pay and pensions for Oregon volunteers who served in the Rogue river war; asking for the payment of a balance on the territory of Oregon, expended in the Rogue river war, and for a grant of lauds to soldiers of that and succeeding Indian wars; a memorial from the Astoria chamber of com merce asking for a forfe'ture ni the Oregon Central railroad land grant: a petition from citizens of Oregon asking an appropriation for the im provement of Coquille river, aud from citizens of Oregon asking for improve ment of the Umpqua river. George also introduced a score of reliof bills. The gorgeous sunsets that have been seen all over the United States impel astronomers to the belief that the earth is passing through the tail of a comet. Returns from foreign nations come in slowly. Cablisle is the tenth Speaker of the House that Kentucky has fur nished. Enthusiastic Southern Dem ocrats think he will 'make a capital candidate for the presidency. So he will to be beaten. The Standard has discovered that the New York Sun is not a Demo cratic newspaper, and pathetically in timates that Democracy is not respon sible for that paper's utterance. The Standard wants to know who will be the next U. S. Senator from Nevada. His name is Thomas "Wren, he is a lawyer, he lives in Eureka, and has a sack TnE Republican National Commit tee has decided to hold the. noxt presidential nominating convention at Chicago, on the 3d of June, 1881 NEW TO-DAY Stop That Horse! From Slipping. USE THE PATENT SHOE. George McLane HAS JUST RECEIVED A TATENT Horseshoe from the Patent Office, for the purpose of preventing all classes of hors es from slipping on plank, or steep roads. Horses shoil with tills shoe WILL NOT SL1 1. A trial will convince anyone. I keep Two FirMf-rlnxK JSliocrH in my shop. Try the NEW SHOE. csB-CornH and Cnntrnctcd ItooTeure a specialty. No satisfaction no pav. GEO. McLA.Ni:. To the Citizens of Astoria. HAVING KEEN liHOCGITT ntOMr neiitly before you in the recent munici pal campaign 1 take thelibcrty to return mv thanks for the honor vou have conferred upon me. The Issues, if such they niav be culled, are well understood by the commu nity, aud it shall be mv ambition and sole aim to right! interpret during my term of office as mayor, the wishes of the people as expressed hy their votes. .7. W. HUME. REAL ESTATE AUOTiojjar, ox Thursday, December. 20, 1883, At 1 P. H on the Premises. I WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST 1JIU ders without reserve, for casn, ICA acres of land known as the J. Gearhart Farm, on Clatsop Plains. Also. 30 cows, 17 head young cattle, l horse 1 wagon, and other fanning implements. Title guaranteed. J. W. GEARHAItT, K. C, HOLDEX. Auctioneer. Astoria, lice. 10, 18S3, w-ltd-tf FOR SALE. TN M)Td TO SUIT. FROM 5 ACRES TO X 40 acre tract in S. W. corner of Chas. Stevens' D. C. Title perfect. For particu lars inquire at olUce of N. D. Raymond, City Hall ; or on the premises of 0. 1). Young. Astoria, Nov. 3d, 1883. Delinquent City Taxes. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, 1" 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 1SS3, and now delin quent upon the list and make return of the same within sixty days. All parties so in debted will therefore please lake notice aud govern themselves accordinglv. C. W. ,LOUGHERY, . . . , Chief of Police. Astoria, Oregon, October 25th, 16S3. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET 15y the Xisht. Day, Week or Month WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD, With use of Tarlor, Library and all the com forts of a home. Terms reasonable. Apply to SIRS. E. C. HOLDEN. Cor. Main aud Jefferson Sts. Adjourned Meeting. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE Stockholder of the Seaside Packing company, next Saturday eveninc, the 15th Inst, at 7:30 o'clock, at the office of F. J. Taylor, for the transaction of such business as may come before it. ASSIGNEE OF T. BAILY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I will apply at the next term of the Cir cuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Clatsop, to be discharged from urt her trust as assignee of T. Bally. L W. CASE. Assignee. Astoria, Ogn., Nov. 2G. 1833. d-lw Notice of Dissolution. 7VT0TJCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JLl partnership heretofore existing between Duck Pong under the firm-name and style of Lung Wing as pawnbroker in the city of Astoria, is this day dissolved by mutual con sent. The business will be carried on by the new firm name of Goon Wing Co. Duck Fong will pay all the debts of Lung Wing Co. GOON WING CO. By LAM FAT. . " LAM DUCK Manager. 4k UIATIIffll IX- MILLINEEY -AT MRS. A. MALCOLM'S. no cjse orx w inter stock i will JL sell for the next HO Aayn all goods at a reduction of 20 to 40 per cent against former prices. Now Is your opportunity, Ladies, to smite bargains. IiOok ut tin; Following Prices. Ladles' Fur Beaver Hats, now $2.00. for merly S2.S0. Girls' tf oscow Beavers, new 75 cents for meriv SI 25. Boys' Caps, now 75c to SI.25, formerly Si to St .50. Misses' Hoods, now 1.75. formerly S2iJ5. Infants' Hoods, now SI. formerly S1J. Hosiery, now 5Cc, formerly 75c Lace Collars ana Flchu. now23cto$L50, formerly o0c to Si Ladies and Children' Linen Collars, now 15 to 20c, formerly 25 to 35c. Infants' Wool Sacque ami Hots at a re duction of -So percent. ei t a i a s z& a i Proprietor of the Leading Boot and Shoe Store ! OF ASTORIA, Mtikes announcement that his large stock of goods Is offered for sale for the next two weeks AT COST! This Is to make room for a large stock for the Holidays. Men's Heavy Boots, Men's Fine Boots, Ladies' and Children's Shoes IN EVERY VARIETY. Now is :i chance to get cheap boots aud shoes. I.J.ARVOLD. BAKKINO AKDJNSURANGL X. W. CASE, BROKER, BANKER INSURANCE AGENT ASTOK1A, OREGON OFFICE IlOUltS: FROM 9 O'CLOCK A. SL UNTIL 3 O'CLOCK P. M- 67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LOvnoN AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES, 'tiirefentins a capital of SC7.000.O00. A. VAX DUSKX. Acent, Hardware anfl SMp CHery A. VAH DUSEH & CO., DKALK1LS IX 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, Sewing lUncJiiiies, Pniiite and Oils, Groceries, etc. AVON (J SAM GEE. nONG FANG. STTN SING CO. HAVE OPENED A CIHNESK STORE OX Chcnamiu street opposite the Astoria Bakery, where they will Keep on hand Ten. Snsar, Kicc. Chinese Provisions, And I'RUITS and VEGETABLES. Astoria, December 1st, 18S3. PLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting DONE BY RUDDOCK & "WHEELER. AT fair rates. Also a complete stock of t;oods In onr line. Estimates given and work guaranteed. Cass street. In rear of I O O F building, next to Gas Co's ofllce. NOTICE To Cannerymen and Fishermen. J P. IElTIIEUS, formerly over Arndt & Ferchen's machine shop -has leased the shop on Concomlv street, one block wct of Hansen Bros.' mill, and after the 10th of Dec. will be prepared to build first-class boats at reasonable rates. Give me a call before going elsewhere. Desirable Property FOR SALE. . FIFTV MINUTES DRIVE FROM SAX Jose, Cal.. on the Los Gatos Road. AnewS-room dwelling house: between 5 and six acres of choice fruit land. Dwell ing bullt-for saloon and store. The property will be sold at a bargain, as I have too much other business to attend to It. Terras Sl,coo-Jialf cash; balance on time wltli easy payments. Apply to . . n B- YOUNG. Astoria, Oregon. d46-im Notice to Stockholders. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pacific Union Pk'g Co. will be held on Saturday Dec22i883,at their office Jn As toria for the purpose of electing a board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meetlnjr. J. R. GILSXRAP, J. A. CARLSON, Si' Pres't. AStOria NOV, 23, 1883, CHRISTMAS CARDS. HAVE FOUND II ONE PRICE ONLY ! The public art invited to call and examine our innnen-t stock of Holiday Goods, consisting of Albums, Scrap Books. Music Folios. Toilet Stands. Dressing Cases. Fans. Picture Frames. Oil Paintings. Chromes. Etc. 0 n o 112 o & r o I 5 o A ' THH b y' NEW YORK NV STORE ! Jf We do not proposo to inveigle the pub'lic either ly false representations or such pernicious clap-trap as the purported purchase r an Eastern Iiankrupt stock at cents on the dollar. All our dealings arc legitimate and nbovajboard. In proof of what w say and claim, we would respectfully suggest to the public Ut examine and price the goods in "Oilier Stores" before coming to ns. and thus satisfy themselves of the truth of our representations. Tiie XTew ITorls SToi?elty Store aiAIX STREET. ASTORIA. BIRTHDAY CARDS. You Are Sure AT TIIE Furniture Leading OP ASTORIA. CHAS. :XBOKN. P0R Halij Office, library, Parior, Chamber and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHERRY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We are without a doubt showing the Largest and Most Complete line of CHAMBER SUITS in this city, jtnequaled in Design, Work manship and Finish. CARPETS, We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs and Colors in Body, Roxlmry, and Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys, Extra Supers FOSTER'S THE Billiard Parlors Are not excelled by any north of San Francisco. Nothing but the best dispensed, and. every convenience for the com fort of guests. Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The Most Complete Establishment in Astoria, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE 0. E. & N. DOCK. NEW YEAR CARDS. i i o o ri- o 1 3 5 O 5 9 WEDDING CARDS. to "be Suited THE and Ingrains. EXCHANGE. FRANK L, Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. IP CLARA PARKER TEli apply to the Captain, or to E. P. Parker, RE-OPENING ! AT Ladies desirous of procuring Goods unequaled in Style and 3?inish will take pleasure in examining our Stock of !, BATIMS and DRESS GOODS. IN THE SlLK; GENTS' FUEHISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the best. GITY BOOK STOHE. II.1YZ3 JUST RECEIVED A STOCK OF BOOKS. The young and old, rich and poor can all be accommodated. Agents for the Kranich & Bach and P!andsfe!dt & Notni Pianos and Western Cottage Organs. Orders for all kimls or Mnsir or Instruments will be promptly filled. IS. P. STJ3TJEXS & CO., City Book Store. THE NEW MODEL IL FUIL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. S3- 3EL- TT A WES, Two doors east of Occident Ilotel. ASTORIA, OREGON, ar. OLSKX. J. OUSTAFSON. A.jonxsox. MARTIN OLSEN So CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 55 BEDDING. Corner 3Iain and Mqucmoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WIHDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER' ETC - A Complete Stoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AX.T. KINDS OF FUItWITUKE REPAIRED AUTD VABISISHED. ISCCCESSOR TO JACK PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. CILEAAJIIJS STREET, Xcxt to C T,. Parker's Store. GERatANIA BEER HALL ;ASD BOTTLE BEER DEPOT. CmcTAurs Strekt. AaTonu. The Best of JLager 5 Cts. a Glass Orders for the CelBlratefl CoInMa Brewery 333E3jE2!0. Left at this place will be promptly attend ed to. BF-No cheap San Francisco Beer sold at this place? WM, BOCK, Proprietor.. PAREEK. Vegetables Euqen? D. Bsock, Master. or TOWING, FREIGHT or CIIAR U. it. PABKJBK. Agent. STORE rices TEVENS & Co. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OP E. B, BAWE8, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOl1 WILL BE PLEASED. K. It. HAWES Is also agent for the JM jabot CooiiBf Stoye And other flrst-clas3 stovea. Furxmco Work. Steam Tit j.inCs. etc.. a specialty INS & MONTGOMERY.) dealek iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kanges The Best In the market. 1'iumblng Roods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Kept Constantly on Hand Domestic anil Foreign Cigars or the best Brands. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Concomly between Benton and Lafa yette streets. lra GEORGE GORLTER,