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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1884)
ZJ &e gailti tonatx ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY JANUARY 15, 1881 The Mobile Register admits that the tariff issue, if introduced into the politics of the Southern States, trill pretty surely split the -whole vote. An immense bonanza of copper and gold is reported to have been found one mile north of Padmore, in the Bocky Mountains, on the British side of the line. "WoBKonthe Montreal ice palace began during the last week of De cember. Its size will be 100 by 150 feet, will contain 10,000 cakes of ice, and will cost $3,000. The public debt has been reduced during the last twelve years by nearly one hundred and ten millions, but it is the private arrangement that is troubling most of us. No wobk having been done within the prescribed time, the Mexican gov ernment has forfeited the concessions made to Gen. Grant for a submarine cable connecting the two republics. The chief names mentioned in con nection with the presidency of the Northern Pacific are those of John Sherman, William Windom, ex-secretary of the treasury, and August Belmont Mme. Patti states that there is no truth in the report that she discov ered a "Welsh miner on her estate with a rich baritone voice. It was prob ably a Welsh baron with a minor tone voice. Dennis Kearney, the sand-lots gas bag, has risen to his level. He is now uplifting his voice to extol the merits of the tea and coffee which he is peddling from a booth at a seaside re sort in San Francisco. It is understood that, beyond keep ing np the agitation in a quiet way, nothing will be done this session to wards the admission of Dakota or Washington territories as states, for the reason that there is no chance of passing either in the Democratic house. Afteb finishing their review of the navy yards the Commissioners set forth at considerable length the rea sons why they do not think best to recommend the sale of any of them, and urge the importance of preparation in time of peace for war. Senator Beaoan says the railroads are better organized in the way of having large and influential lobbies at Washington than at any previous time, but that eventually his bill regu lating railroad traffic will become a law. The present crisis in Spain nomi nally turns on universal suffrage, but spoils and stealing are said to be the real issues. Apprehensions of com ing disturbances are general. King Alfonso's seat is again considered insecure-There are over 520,000,000 acres of land in the south, of which 70,000,000 are in cultivation. In 1882 these cultivated lands produced crops valued at $900,000,000, an increase of $214,000,000 in value over the produc tion of 18S0. The Texas Sifting.1 sneeringly re marks that "if you want your grave dug in Memphis they make you pay cash in advance." There is nothing very wrong in that Once allow a man to try on his grave and he will never come back to pay for it. If we start with the condition of the human race at the earliest period of which history gives any account, and except the inventions of gun powder and printing, nearly every discover' and invention affecting the material conditions of human life has been made within the last eighty years. The War Cry, the official gazette of Gen. Booth's Salvation Army, is published in English, French, Swed ish, and several other languages. They sent out last year 250,000,000 copies, and $85,000 worth of musical instruments, uniforms and badges. The grand army comprises C30 corps, 130 of which are abroad. The Union Pacific Boad announces a cut in rates from points east of the Missouri river to Missouri river points. This makes their rates from far Eastern points correspond with the 25-cent rate of the Denver and Bio Grande from Missouri river points to Salt Lake, without cutting between the latter city and Omaha. The Supreme Court has decided that the question of the right of a state to take the coupons of its bonds for taxes after issuing such bonds with the promise it would take them in payment of taxes, is a federal ques tion, and has ordered the United States Circuit Court at Bichmond to reinstate a case it had remanded to the state court of Yirginia. A drummer usually carries his own drum and beats it; but in some parts of Ireland at Land League proces sions the drummers refused to do duty without the assistance of car riers. The carrier put the big drum on his back and walked before the musician, who was less interested in keeping time than in staggering bis assistant and straightening hi"i out gain. A Biiiii which has been introduced I into congress proposes to give a large pension to the only surviving grandchild of Thomas Jefferson. The claims of the descendant of the au thor of the Declaration of Independ ence may perhaps appeal as strongly as any would for a gratuity of his kind; but it is a serious matter to embark on a system of giving civil pensions to the offspring" of publio men, even in cases backed by such historic associations. The primary committee who have in charge the matter of a world's fair in San Francisco have sent us a cir. cular concerning that scheme. The idea is a goof one and should be car ried out. It would result in increased prominence and profit,would help the coast in everyway, and would be of especial value to this portion of Oregon and Washington Territory. We of Astoria could make a splendid exhibit of our product An Astorian won at the late London exhibition the only gold medal awarded to Ore gon; doubtless several trophies as valuable await our manufacturers at the coming San Francisco Exposition. There is at least one man in Eng land, Mr. Labouchore, of the London Truth, who understands the Irish question. "Give to Ireland," he says, "all the rights possessed by each state of the American Union, and the Irish would ask for no more." The concession suggested would in a very short time end the long duel of the centuries that has been fought be tween the two countries; put a stop to dynamite conspiracies, political assassinations and the long train of lesser evils that afflict both peoples. Let ns hope that parliament will have the wisdom" this year to follow the statesmanlike policy which Mr. La bouchere, who has a seat in the com mons, has so tersely outlined. The man who has entered suit in the United States courts against the sultan of Turkey deserves a testimo nial from all the circus managers in the land. Of course the Padishah will answer the summons io appear, and as the case is likely to last for several months he will be accompa nied by at least a thousand of his wives. Now, Turkey is poor, and the sultan, if he let himself out as an at traction, could soon pay off the Turk ish national debt and carry back a handsome surplus in a golden horn. Where would the charms of Lily Langtry be if people could see a real emperor and his ten hundred better halves for a dollar? It might give Mormonism a boom, but that is the only harem likely to come of it Texas with its 175,000,000 acres of territory, it would naturally be in ferred, would be about the last state to have an agitation of the land ques tion, yet the journals of that state give evidence that the subject of land tenure is being seriously considered by the people. The trouble is chiefly in the coast counties and in Western Texas, where vast tracts are held by cattle and sheep speculators and non resident purchasers. Thousands and tens of thousands of acres are in single holdings. The owners do noth ing to build up and improve the coun try, and they prevent the growth of settlements by refusing to sub-divide their lands. A writer in the Galves ton Neics compares the situation there to that in Ireland, and demands legislative checks to the growing evil, but suggests no practical remedy. Washington claims the honor of producing th only individual who ever got far ahead of General Butler. It was a woman, of course. She was imprisoned by him during the war, and suffered many hardships and in dignities, among others being reduced to prison fare. One day he sent for her to come to his private office to interrogate her himself. As she en tered he was busy writing, whioh he continued to do without speaking to her or noticing that she was standing. She looked around for a scot, found one, and also a tray with a luxurious luncheon for the general himself. Having nothing else to do, she quiet ly ate the luncheon up, and what she could not get away with otherwise she stuffed in her pockets. After a while General Butler wheeled around and said brusquely: "As you see, I have been deeply engaged." And so have L" sweetly responded the lady, pointing to the empty tray, where not a bone remained. History does not record the general's reply to the un terrified woman. The glowing sunsets are still a subject of theory and speculation among the astronomers and the edi tors who imagine that they know everything in the heavens above and in the earth beneath. Learned essays have been written on volcanic dust, vapor in the air, meteoric visitations and a score of other obstruse ab stractions. The atmospheric phe nomenon is as great a problem as the tariff, and the more that is said about it the less we know. Is it not possi ble that the brillianoy in the western skies is the forerunner of the great prosperity that 1881 holds in its hands for us as a nation? The fiery comet has always been supposed to exercise a mysterious influence over kingdoms as well as men. The re public is so large that it can be lighted up only by half a seotion of the heavens. It may be that the flaunting, fiery banners of the Occi dent foreshadow the ultimate triumph of the great American porcine prod ucts of the treat over the empire in Germany and the republic in France. Maubioe Welsh, of Norwich, Conn., earns his living by manual labor, and is so willing to do so that he voluntarily gave up his pension of $4 a month. He wrote to the pension agent that his wound, received in the war, had ceased to trouble him, and that he could not conscientiously receive any more help from the gov ernment. An agent was sent to find out whether Welsh was sane. He New England is menaced with a grave and unforeseen peril. It seems that during the year that has just ended the number of mackerel caught along the coasts of the home of the Pilgrims descendants fronxPlymouth and Tipperary has fallen off by "hun dreds of thousands of barrels and that a fishball famine w threatened. What is to become of Boston with a short crop of beans, an insufficient pork supply and little or no fish? Fish, it is well known, is the great brain producer, next to pork and beans, at least in the "Hub." If the mackerel continue to give out in this alarming way the fate of "culchah" is Bealed. The Matthew Arnolds of the future will lecture to empty benches and the Butlers will ride triumphant over angelic statesmen like Mr. Hoar. The future of New England may be decided by the size of the mackerel haul ! "Bah!" This is the answer Mr. Vanderbilt is reported to have given to the question whether he thought' Mr. Yillard would find friends to help him re-enter the race for fortune. "You don't find much of that kind of friendship nowadays," added the two hundred millionaire. No, we suppose not It certainly is not to bo found in the vicinity of the Vanderbilt palace on Fifth avenue. Mr. Villard, we trust, will find friends should he need them. He conceived and exe cuted one of the great enterprises of the century, and if money has been lost in it he is, according to the printed stories of the disaster, the severest sufferer by the wreck. We are told that almost his entire for tune has been swept away, a fortune that if he were less scrupulous and conscientious he might have retained. Such sacrifices, however, make no im pression on men like Mr. Vanderbilt They are received with a cold, hard, metallic "Bah!" MASBIED. In Astoria, on the 13th inst, by Rev. J. McCormac, Miss Ada C. Riddle to Oscar Church of Clatsop couny. DIED. In Astoria, Jan. 13, 18S4, of scarlet fe ver. Florence Alice, daughter of L. D. and .Sarah E.. Coffraan, aged G years. NEW TO-DAY GEO. GANSZ, DF.ALKR IN Fresli and Cured Meats. SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY. Next Door to Johu Rogers' Central Market. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JAN. 14 and 15, THE EmSEXT COMEDIAN, John S, LANGEISHE THE Man 1ti ct 2&LZse la his amusing creation, the "SIMPSONS" :iml the "SKEPTICS" In the Funniest combination of Mirth and Laughter ever before the public. TUESDAY EVEIIXG, ENTIRE CHANGE OF BILL "Matrimonial Oddities, and the "Gentleman from Ireland." Tickets now on sale at New York Varlet y aiore. OCCIDENTAL ILL COMMENCING THURSDAYEVH'CJAN. 1784. NELLIE BOYD, Supported by 1 7 FIRST-CLASS ARTISTS 1 7 In all the latest and most popular Dramas of the day. Tkarsdsy Evening;, Jan. 17th. '84. The Greatest of all Comedies, entitled SOLOMON ISAACS. Entirely new and appropriate scenery for each play. Entire change of Programme each evening. Our own Silver Coraet Baad and superb Orchestra. PoBHlar rrleea. Reserved Seats $1 m each, now on sale at New York Novelty Store. . ' Grand XmtlHfrf Saturday Afternoon, at 2 o'cl'L Steamer TOM MORRIS. THIS JTEfV aa4 Favorite Seat IS NOW BEADY FOR BUSINESS ANI can be chartered for excursions, special parties, etc, at reasonable rates. A general sfeamboatlng business transacted. V.BOELLING, Master. HUM HALL ' You Are Sure to be Suited AT TIIE Leading Furniture House OF ASTOEIA. CHAS. HEILBORN. P TJ R N I T TJ R E TOR Hall, Office, Library, Parlor, Chamber and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHERRY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We ore without a doubt showing- the Largest and Most Complete line of CHAMBER SUITS in this city, unequaled in Design, Work manship and Finish. We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs and Colors in Body, Roxbury, and Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys, Extra Supers and Ingrains. 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. R. & N. DOCK. SAXSTT MARY'S HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, ORF.UCXN THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARK OF the Sisters of Chanty, Is now ready for the reception of patients. Private rooms for the accommodation ol any desiring them. Patients admitted at all hout 5, day or niht. No physician has exclusive right, even patient Is free to and has the privilege of employing 3ny physician they prefer. United States Marine Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti tled to Free care and attendance at this Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained lor United States Marines at the Cus torn House. Sisters of- Chakiti PERUVIAN BITTERS !, Wilmerding & Co., San Francisco. Loeb &Co., AgentsrAstoria. Executors7 Notice. THE COUNTY COURT OF CLATSOP County, Oregon, having appointed the undersigned executors of the last will and testament of Truman P. Powers, deceased, all persons having claims against said estate are requested to present the same with the proper vouchers, at the office of C. Leinen weber. Upper Astoria, within six months from this date. ....,.. C.LEINENWEBER, Waf..WADHAMS. Astoria, December 14, 1533. F U R N I T U R E THE EXCHANGE. and Club Rooms PIANOS AND O RGANS SMALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS i OF ALL KINDS. I FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS, Slieet Mujsio, Piano, and Organ Instructors -CELEBRATED STECK & OABE PIANOS ! USED BY President of United States" "Governor of Oregon," Astoria Musical Society, Mrs. J. W. Conn, of Astoria, And other prominent persons. Pianos and Organs of many leading makes, wholesale and retail. Including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. AM WONDERFUL LITTLE GIANT STECK PIANO Largest House on This Coast. GARDNER Bros., 165 First St., Portland, Oregon, The Portland and Astoria STEVEDORE COMPANY Is prepared to contract with masters and consignees 01 vessels ror tne Loading and Unloading of Vessels AT EITHER PORT. Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed In all cases. Reaay for Business Pig,- FRANK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. TKIJ apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE RE-OPENING I Fine Goods -ReducedPrices LadieB desirous of procuring Goods unequaled in Style and Tiiiish will . take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS. IN THE GENTS" FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the best. PRAEL BROS. John A. Montgomery, (SUCCESSOR TO .TAOKINS & MONTGOMERY.) PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. CJIEAAMES STREET. Kext toC L Parker's Store. ASTORIA, - - - ORKQOK THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK AXWAYS ON HAND. Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA. OREGON. 5r.OT.SEX. J. GU3TAFSOX. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 25 BEDDING. Corner Hain and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER' ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. JXL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AND YARNI8HED. YOTJ CAN TAKE THE CAKE! And by Buying it at F. B. ELBERSON'S SEASIDE BAKERY You will be sure that It is worth taking. Erery Variety of Fine Cakes and Confectionery Special Inducements For the Holiday Trade. Candies, Christmas Tree Trim mings, Etc. The Best Quality or IPIxl Bread. Delivered every Morning SEASIDE BAKEEY, U F. B.KLBEKSOW Proprietor, Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem edy. dPrice 60 cents, Masai Injector free. For sale by Yf. E. Dement. PARKER. Vegetables STEAMEB CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAR H. B. PABKEK. STORE DKAXKR IN Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment 01 HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. RANGE CAN BE IIAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF A A MAWB9, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E. R. HAWES is also agent for the Bnci patent Cooiimr sto?e And other first-class stoves. Furnace Work. Steam Fit ciags. oto.. a specialty. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Kept Constantly on Hand Domestic and Foreign Clears r the best Brands. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Concomly between Benton and Lfa vette streets. lm GEORGE GORLISP. FOR TILLAMOOK. (Weather permitting.) The new Steamer N.P.JOHANSEN - - - Master Will leave for TILLAMOOK, on FOR SAILING DATES AND PABTICU larsappl7 to J. G. HUSTLES. Main street Wharf, Astoria; ALLEN LEWIS, Portland ; J. L. STORY Tillamook,