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ASTORIA, OREGON:
TUESDAY.
..JANUARY 29. 18S4
THE ASTORIA LAND GRANT.
The house committee on public
lands has practically agreed to rec
ommend the forfeiture of that part of
the land grant to the Northern Pacific
railroad for construction of the line
between Portland and Astoria. On
Tuesday counsel for the Northern Pa
oific railroad "will appear before the
committee to discuss the question. It
is understood that Edwards Pierre
point, ex-attorney general, will make
an argument in behalf of the Northern
Pacific About 3,000,000 acres of
land are involved in the for
feiture which it is proposed to declare
between Astoria and Portland. As
far as can be learned the committee
has no disposition to attack the grant
to the main line of the road, although
the conditions of the grant have not
been fulfilled. Or ego n i a n Special, 28
For the first time in the history
of. this .grant comes definite news con
cerning its forfeiture. The Astobian
and the Astoria chamber of commerce
have finally got the matter squarely
before those who have the power to
declare that the grant shall revert
back to the people. For session after
session petitions, statements, remon
strances and arguments have been
sent from this office concerning the
matter, and. at last, in 1884, comes the
probability of fulfilling the effort.
But success is not yet achieved.
The forfeiture bill has not yet passed
the house, though there is every like
lihood of its passing, the greater
struggle lying in the other branch of
our national legislature. In the
United States senate sits a plutocracy
of men whose wealth has bought
place or who go as paid attorneys of
powerful corporations. One thing is
certain that when it does come to a
vote both of our Oregon senators will
be found voting on the right side.
In the debate on the Fitz John
Porter case, recently, Gen. Slocum of
New York, who commanded one wing
of Sherman's army in the march to
the sea, made the first speech. It
vms rather pathetic than argument
ative, but contained one statement
entirely new. In detailing how Gen.
Porter was robbed of his hard earned
reputation by the military parasites
who surrounded President Lincoln,
Gen. Slocum said just such an at
tempt was made on Gen. Sherman
after he had abandoned his base and
started on his march to the
sea. At the instance of Gen. Hal
leck, Slocum said an order was pro
jected in 1864 for the invasion of
Northern Tennessee, the commander
of the invading army to disregard
Sherman's treaty with Joe Johnson.
This, somehow, got to Sherman's ears,
and in Gen. Slocum's presence he de
clared that if it was attempted he
would uphold the treat' with the full
force at his command. Seeing that
Sherman meant business, the
schemers at Washington abandoned
their project. Slocum characterized
this as an attempt to serve Gen. Sher
man as Porter was served after the
second battle of Bull Bun in 1862,
and he said he saw Gen. Sherman
afterwards refuse to shake hands
with Halleck at an army review in
Pennsylvania avenue.
The election of Payne to Pendle
ton's seat in the senate adds another
to the list of millionaires and corpor
ation attorneys with which the senate
is fast becoming filled. Since the
house has increased so largely in
numbers the corporation influence
has transferred its attentions to the
senate, where they now have their
strength. The moneyed men in the
lower branch are comparatively few:
in the nenate they preponderate.
Steadily the two bodies grow apart
from each other. Seldom is a sena
tor seen on the house floor, and the
represntatives stick pretty closely at
their end of the capitoL In years
gone oy ma leauers use to nave in
formal conferences upon legislation,
in order to try and have some har
mony and avoid collisions. This
friendliness has disappeared, and now
each branch goes its own way, appar
ently indifferent to what occurs or is
thought at the other end. On dis
puted bills committees of conference
are raised, and somehow always man
age to agree; but the two house grow
more and more distant. The senate
is deteriorating so fast and becoming
so undemocratic that this change iB
readily understood.
Youngstown, O., has a champion
dreamer in one Fred Joyce. He
dreams lucky numbers in lottery
schemes, one dream netting him
$1,000. He foretold the burning of a
house a week in advance, and has
even made a hit in regard to certain
city improvements. Since the ways
of city councils have been regarded
as past finding out, this is looked up
on as remurkable. The fire depart
ment talk of hiring him on a regular
salary and feeding him on mince pies.
What Gen. Neal Dow recently
noticed in Illinois, a Vermont clergy
man, who writes to the Burlington
Free Press, saw also in Iowa, namely,
small and cheap houses and mere
apologies for barns. The farmers are
sober aud industrious, but the wives
and sons and daughters are not well
clad, and the "homes" are cheerless.
Tiiev are ''renters."
The' salary of the Earl of Dunraven,
as governor-general of Canada is $50,
000 a year. The cost of the cabinet
joi the Dominion aggregates $155,000.
SENSIBLE OLD TECUMSEH.
The Sun quotes Gen. Sherman as
saying that if he was nominated by
acclamation in a convention, and re
ceived the electoral vote of every
state in the Union he would still de
cline the presidency. He looked for
ward for the remainder of his days to
a life of comfort and ease, and entire
freedom from care and worry of any
kind. He thought it would be the
supremest kind of folly for him to be
tempted by the bauble of the presi
dency to four years of strife", conten
tion, irritation and critioism. To
accept the presidency would necessi
tate retiring from the army, and at
the end of the four years he would be
like Grant, who was trying to earn a
living in "Wall street Some people
might envy president Arthur, but his
incumbency of the White House was
as remote as possible from satisfac
tion and comfort, and when he had
left it he would be very apt to leave it
without credit or honor. "No," said
he, in conclusion, "people may le
lieve it or not, just as they please, but
there is and can be no possible con
tingency which would induoe me to
think for one moment of taking the
office."
It would be too bad if the U.- S.
senate should stop Payne at the door,
till they could find out how much it
cost to elect him. Nasby says the
Democratic members of the Ohio
legislature rushed frantically up to
Columbus to get their pay and record
themselves for Payne. But the oil
was adundant, and no voter over
looked.
'
About 800,000 soldiers and their
relatives have applied for pensions
or have them and the amount of these
pensions, when all are granted, will
be one dollar in every six of the cost
of the war. There are beBideB 962,201
living soldiers and sailors who huve
never applied for pensions.
PobtiiANd is going to build a struc
ture 100x200 feet for receiving, stor
ing, grading and baling Oregon and
Washington Territory wooL It is in
tended to have the building in readi
ness for the spring clip.
Spiunger, of Illinois, is described
as "a self-cocking statesman," who is
liable to fire himself off at unexpected
times and unexpected places. Springy
is the representative of a large and
uncrushed genus.
Janauschek refused to play in New
Haven for a 25-cent admission. "Peo
ple," she said, 4,can see a museum for
a quarter, but they cannot see me for
that small sum." D'ye mind that
now?
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Negotiations on the part of com
peting lines will be in order concern
ing the building of a railroad to tide
water, now that the grant is in a fair
way to bo set aside.
When the Astoria land grant is
forfeited the news should be tele
graphed to Mr. Negus, whose post
office address till February 1st is San
Francisco, CaL
Mb. Patjii Sohulze will not be
among those who will send us con
gratulatory dispatches concerning
the forfeiture of the Astoria land
grant.
The Daily Evening Vidette a
bright journal recently begun in
Oakland, Cal., bids fair to attain pop
ularity from its wide awake style.
A Philadelphia woman died sud
denly while sitting in a theater with
her husband. There is a good deal
of bad acting this year.
Salmon is of better price now than
three months ago.. It has passed
from the producers to the suppliers.
Mr. VriiiiABD didn't offer any ob
jections yesterday to the forfeiture of
the Astoria land grant
Ships are leaving San Francisco in
search of freight
NEW TO-DAY.
Announcement .Extraordinary
The Champion's Triumphal Tour
Across the Continent.
THE GREAT
JO! L. SBLLIM
COMBINATION
Will Exhibit at OCCIDENTAL HALL
On FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1,
This creat combination embraces the best
known and most famous boxers and athletes
living, among whom are, first:
JOHN L. SULLIVAN, Champion of the
World.
HERBEKT A. SLADE, the great Maori
Giant,
STEVE TAYLOR, ex-charapion heavy
weight of the United Slat. s.
PETE McCOY, champion light-weight of
America.
MIKE GILLESPIE, Boston's favorite
sparrer.
FRANK MORAN, master of ceremonies.
J. MUNZINGER. and other celebrities.
Scenes of the famous Madison Square,
New York contest, re-enacted by SULLI
VAN and SLADE.
Special attention trill be si re a to
ladled.
ADMISSION - - - - 81.50
No extra charge tor reserved seats, at the
New York Novelty Store.
AL V. Smith, Manager of Combination.
F. "tV. Stechhan, Manager Oregon. Wash
ington and British Columbia.
Notice.
THIS IS TO INFORM ALL WHOM IT
may concern that the business formerly
known as Sun Shine Co., in the city of As
toria Oregon, on Chenamus street opnciito
the Post office, and owned by Hon;. Fang,
Wong Chu. and Hong Yin. ha been bought
bv Hong Fang who will assume all the lia
bilities of the Sun Sing Co., and will collect
all debts due the same. Hong Fong will
keep Chinese groceries, teas, fruits, eto.
Astoria Jan. 28th, 18M.
EMILE TURIN,
A COOK BY PROFESSION, IS WANTED
at FJsherton Cannery.
Tacoma Ledger please copy.
8t
NEW TO-DAY
Notice.
HAVING CLOSED OUT MY BUSINESS
are requested toinakeimm-dUtese tleinent
oithe same ai ine muce hi u. I- ihjck .v-um
In' this city. All parties liavhiR t-Iauns
aealnst me will present the sj-nie at the
above office. GEO. W. HUME.
J.tn.28, 1SSI.
D. L. BECK & SONS.
(Successors to Geo. W. Hume.)
DEALEltSIN GROCERIES AND CAN
nery supplies, corner Skamoqua and
Olney st'ree s Aoria. . T
On retinue from the ahore business, I
take great pleasure in recommending my
successors to rav Mends, and bespeaK for
Messrs. D. L. Beck & Sons, a liberal share of
their patron-ge. G. tt . HUM t.
Notice.
THE ANNUAL MEETING 0 THE MEM
bers uf the P. L. & B. -Mw.atiu of As
toria, will be held in Liberty Hall t"e ev-n-iimof
theyth dav of February, H-u. at 7
o'clock P. M. W.M.L McEWA.
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OCCMTAL
Thursday Mght !
JAN. 31. 1884.
Special Engagement of the Charming Com
edienne, Popular Favorite Vocalist, and
Queen of Protean Stars.
MISS
KATIE PUTNAM!
Supported by her
EXCELLENT COMEDY COMPANY
Who will present on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31st,
The popular four-act Cnired
entitled
Lena, the Madcap.
Admission as usual. Uoetted Seats
at The New York Novelty Store, without
extra charge.
.J. H. FERRIS. Manauer.
H. A. B. WILLIAMS.
Secretary to Mivs I'm nam.
Copper Paint.
IS,
HALF GALLON TINS.
At WILSON & FISHER'S.
TA Liberal Discount to the Trade.tPa
CHAS. A. MAY
New Store, New Stock
Toys. Fancy Goods.
Tobacco and Cigars.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
PB.UITS
A FINE ASSORTMENT.
Squemoqua street, next door to the Empire
Store. un-m
PETER BLANKHOLM,
Dealer In
FINE CIGARS,
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC.
THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO.
MIIOEKK.V AKTICXrat.
Cor. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria.
Boat Building.
JOS P. LEATHERS
Formerly orerArndt Fqrcben'a Machine Sho
IS MJILDIXG FIItST-CLASS BOATS IN
the shop lornierly occupied by M. John
.Miu on Coucomlv street, one block west of
Hansen Bros Mill. .Motlrl. Material uiitl
Finish First-class.
A. M. JOHNSON.
C. J. JOHNSON.
Astoria Sail Loft.
MANUFACTURERS OF
SAILS, TENTS, AWNINGS,
TARPAULINS,
And everything else pertaining to our
Business.
Lowes tPrice and Best Work
For your Money,
At the Old Stand.
Leave your orders and get your work
done at once.
JOHNSON & CO.
Astoria, - Oregon.
WM. PFUNDER'S
OREGON BLOOD PURIFIER
CURES ALL
KIDNEY AND LIVER DISEASES.
Headache,
Costiveness,
Boils,
Dyspepsia,
Biliousness,
Skin Diseases,
Pimples,
Piles, Etc.,
And various Female Complaints
induced by Bad and Defective
Circulation of the Blood.
Prlce.91 00 per Bottle. Six f.ir $3 00
Executors' Notice.
nPHK COUNTY COURT OF CLATSOP
JL County. Oregon, havinc annotated tlio
undersigned executors of the la.a will and
tc-tament of Truman P. Powers, deceased,
all persons having claims against said estate
are requesica io present me same wmi the
nroner vouchers, at the office of C. Lelnen-
weber. Upper Astoria, within six months
from tnts date.
C. LEINENWKBRR.
Wm. WADHAMS.
Astoria. December 14. 183S.
For Sale.
FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM
lock Wood, which I will deliver at the
houses of customers for Si a cord.
Draying or all kinds done at reasonable
rates. n. a. juajxiun.
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You Are Sure
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Leading
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OP ASTOBIA.
OHAS. HEILBORN.
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FOR
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j UmOGj L.5!JIGiyi
and DINING
WALNUT, CHERRY, ASE, AND MAPLE.
We are without a doubt shoivnig- th L irst and .Most Complete
line of CHAMBER SUITS in this citv, mwqusileu in Design, Work
manship and Finish.
CARPETS.
We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs
and Colors in
Body, Roxbury, mid Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys,
Extra Supers and Ingrains.
FOSTER'S
THE
Billiard Parlors
Are noi excelled by any
north of San Francisco.
Nothing
dispensed.
convenience forthe com
fort of guests.
Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
The Most Complete Establishment in Astoria.
AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE 0. R. & N. DOCK.
VALENTINES
VALENTINES
Valentin
VALENTINES
VALENTLKS
Has lust received DIRECT from the EAST,
the LARGEST and FINEST stock or
Sentimental and Comic VALENTINES
that have ever been displayed here.
Besides selling them CHEAPER
than any other house in Oregon
we also furnish STAMPS and
ENVELOPES with each
VALENTINE.
Remember the Place
REMEMBER
REMEMBEU
Tew York Novelty Store
Opposite Parker House,
Main Street, Astoria. - - - Oregon.
Valentines!
j THE A.
NewYorkNov8itvi
STORE I y
to be Suited
House
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THE
I Ui IU! j LEUIHUUI
ROOM, in
EXCHANGE.
and Club Rooms
but the best
and every
PIANOS
-AND
O E.GANS
i SHALL MUSICxVL 1NSTRUME
OF ALL KINDS.
FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS
Slieet Music
Piano, and Organ Instructor
-CKLEBUATEI)
STICK & OAK PIANOS I
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,
wlm'&sale and retail.
Including
CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS.
A.l WONDERFUL
LITTLE GIANT STECK PIANO
Largest House on This Coast.
GA&DNEE Bros.,
165 First St., Portland, Oregon.
The Portland and Astoria
STEVEDORE COMPANY
Is prepared to contract with masters and
consignees of vessels for the
Loading and Unloading of Vessels
AT EITHER PORT.
Promptness and satisfaction guaranteed
hiallcase.
Reaay for
Business
FRAlffi L.
Fresh Fruits
FANCY GROCERIES.
TEIi upuly to the '"aii-ihi. or to
EMPIRE STORE
RE-OPENING !
Fine Goods Reduced Prices
Ladies desirous of procuring Goods
unequaled in Style and Finish will
take pleasure in examining our
Stock of
SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS.
Iff THE
GENTS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT,
Everything is Complete
and of the best.
PRAEL BROS.
John A, Montgomery,
-DEAI.KK
Tin, Sheet Iron
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
The Best lu the marker.
f iiimbing good3 of all kinds on hand. Joi
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GA FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chennmus Street, Next toC L Parker's Store.
ASTORIA.
THE NEW MODEL
&'
A FULIi STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
:E2. ZEl. TT A TTES,
Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON.
M. OLSEN.
J. GUSTAFSOX.
MAR TIN OLSEN &. CO.
EALERS IN ytSSf
FUBJSF1TURE SB BEDDING.
Corner 3Sa:n and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC
. A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
AXt KIIVDS OF FURMTORK REPAIKEI AMD VARKISEEED.
YOU CAN
TAKE THE CAKE!
And hy
Buying it at
F. B. ELBERSON'S
SEASIDE BAKERY
You will be sure that
It is worth taking.
Every Variety of
Fine Cakes and Confectionery
Special Inducements
For the Holiday Trade.
Candies, Christmas Tree Trim
mings, Etc.
The Best Quality of
Dedvered every Morning
SEASIDE BAKERY,
F. B. EIiBEKSON, Proprietor,
JTor lame Back, Side or Chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents.
For sole by "W. E. Dement
PARKER.
Vegetables
CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR
H. B. PAJKKEM.
iy-
and Copper Ware.
RANGE CAN BB HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OP
b. . a awe;
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. K. HAWES la also agent for tiie
Bqck patent Wio, Store
And other first-class stores.
Furnace Work, Staam Fit.
cinCa. etc. a specialty
A. JOH2TSOK.
California Exchange
The best of California and Foreign
Wines and Liquors
Kept Constantly on Hand
Domestic aad Foreljca Clean mt
the best Breads.
NATIONAL BREWERY BEER.
On Concomly between Benton And Lafa
yette streets,
lm GEORGE GOSLTEB
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND Rl
TAIL DEALER m
GENERAL HERCHABIS!
Corner Chenamus and Cam streets.
ASTORIA, - "- ' - OMGOH