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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1884)
O stonmu AiJTOltlA, OKEGON: SUNDA.Y. .PEBKUAIIY 17,184 OFFICE-SEEKING CHEEK. Among 11 o great misfortunes of this country, office-seeking has be come conspicuous. Push, impudence and cheek are the first requisites, after that comes money. Neither brains, learning, nor merit, are re quisite; conceit, vanity and indomi table persistence are the necessary qualifications for a sucessful candi date. In many parts of the country, these with plenty of money are sure to win. "We are sorry to -say that both political parties are tainted with this vice. Too many of our United States senators are credited with hav ing paved their way to their present giddy heights with gold. Ohio has given the last, perhaps the worst ex ample, in the elevation of H. B. Payne by the power of wealth. Even the sacred precincts of the house of rep resentatives at "Washingtochave been invaded by the fell spirit of ambition to hold the best chairmanships. S. S. Cox was furious when denied the committee on foreign relations, and put off with that of naval affairs. But one of the richest developments was made in the case of Perry Belmont It has not been reported how much it cost the venerable August to get his son elected from the lower end of Long Island, but it is said he promised Carlisle $100,000 for the presidential fund, if Perry was made chairman of a tae committee on foreign relations. When that oiler was rejected, and a new committee on American ship ping decided on, young Belmont im mediately applied to the speaker for chairmanship of that And further to strengthen his chances, he drew up and circulated a petition among the Democratic members urging his selection for the honor. When the ambitious young congressman pre sented this petition to the Hon. George W. Converse, of Ohio, the latter said to Belment: "Well ! Has it come to this"? My young friend, I have been in the habit of signing petitions like this ad dressed to the doorkeeper, praying for the appointment of door-slam-mers, porters, pages, and cleaners of cuspidores, but never before for the chairmanship of a committee. This seems to me to be a new and remark able innovation, and I will sign it only under protest, for it despoils the dignity of the house.'! Not abashed at this curt criticism Mr. Belmont permitted Mr. Converse to attach his autograph, and immedi ately button-holed another congress man. "Cheeky" Belmont is the alias many members now use when speak ing of this prodigy. Andtheshovelry wing of the party will watch closely the career of this same young sprig of chivalry. The tea question has suddenly come to the front in the ways and means committee of the house of representatives at Washington. We are glad of this, because it is of far more importance in many ways than tne tann. it is something tnat we can all understand, while nobody, even of those who talk and write the most about it, understands the tariff. The, tea act of last March, imperfect as it was, has had the effect of driv ingout of the market millions and millions of pounds of a viciously adulterated article. The proposition now before congress is to extend its scope and protect the teapot against the insidious assaults of the unscrup ulous Chinesa tea traders. We trust the sejis of the law will be thrown around thi3 humble but most import ant little article of household service. With peace in the national teapot in this eventful leap year it will be the fault of our maidens, young and old, if they do not make good matches. The good state of Kentucky ia rapidly coming to the front. She has given us the speaker of the house of representatives, and a long line of statesmen who are making a broad and deep mark upon American states manship. The versatile Watteraon covers the whole continent The renowned Bok is the terror of the senate. Joi. Blackburn throws a shadow as long and broad as the Ifocky Mountains. The Kentucky maidens, too, are taking the leader ship among all their fair sisters of the Union. A few evenings ago one of the bounding daughters of the Blue Grass region Loird that an un ga'lant masculine biped had cruelly slandered her. Taking down her stoat hickory stick, she sought him out in the scenes of his revelry and tau?ht him a lesson which his aching limb3 will'xol soon forget. Blue Grass buttermilk may yet rule the continent Wili. Carleton's first poem, ."Betsy and I Are Out," got into the wa3te basket of tHe Toledo Made, to -which paper it was originally sent, but it was afterward fished out and published one day when there hap pened to be a scarcity of "copy." This ought to teach all amateur poets not to be discouraged if their first efforts find their way to the rag-man. . A Sax- Fbaxctsoo woman begged Yery hard to be allowed to marry a man .who was to be hanged the next day, btxMhe sheriff unkindly refused. It is seldom.that & woman's ambition to be a widow is so openly mani- ftd. he gmftj Evert corpse that is taken to the Paris Morgue is now quickly convert ed into a block almost as hard as stone. This result is obtained by Carre's chemical refrigerator, which is capable of reducing the tempera ture of the conservatory, whero each body is laid out on something close ly resembling a camp bedstead in stone, 15 degrees below zero centi grade. At the back of this room is a row of stove-liko compartm inents, which the corpses are boxed up and frozen hard before being exposed to public view. As an illustration of the intense cold thus artificially se cured, a Paris journalist, in describ ing a recent visit "to the Morgue, say that' in opening one of the compart ments the attendant took the precau tion to wear a glove, lest "his hand should be burnt by contact with the cold iron.' The corpse which was 'taken out of its receptacle had been there nine hours. The doctor who accompanied the visitor struck the dead man on the breast with a stick, and the sound was just aa if he had struck a stone. A Nbw Jkbskt lady has derised a very simple plan for bringing about the millennium and getting rid of the surplus in the treasury. "Wo men,1' she says, "must bo made a na tional care and a fund be set aside for their comfortable support" If this is done she predicts that there will ultimately be no disturbances in the household and, consequently, no causes for divorce. Bless her kind, thoughtful, sagacious little head, why of course there would not! With eTery woman on the government pay rolls, drawing a salary in quarterly installments sufficient to buy .sealskin sacques ana spring oonnets.cne re public would become a perfect para dise. Wonder Mr. Blaine or some other statesman never thought of this before ! Here is a platform which every man in" the country will sup port As the idea originated in NqV Jersey, Phelps should be nominated on it for the presidency. While the Marquis of Lome is de livering lectures in England in which he assures the subjects of his royal mother-in-law that the Canadians are the most loyal of colonists the in habitants of Manitoba are holding indignation meetings and threaten ing secession. The Ottawa govern ment, they declare, is oppressing them. They threaten to seek redress at Washington or to go over in a body to Dakota. Either scheme is a good one; but the better plan is to come to Washington. Let them bring a nice new constitution for the .state of Manitoba .guaranteeing ev ery one the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and 'prob ably they will be cheerfully admitted into the most agreeable of political families before election. Tom CiiUxie has been to Washing ton, and Philadelphia, and New York and Graystone, and has seen Tilden, and Tilden tells Tom that he may not, should not, shall not and does not want to be a presidential candi date, and that is now definitely set tled. Tom will soon return to this coast His mission is accomplished. KeeiiY, the motor man, is the great est success of the age as a postpones At the last meeting of the stockhold ers the promised public exhibition of the alleged wonderful invention was again put off until some other day. The Keely motor is like the Bepubli can party it won!t go. Dk. Wood, who died in New York a few days ago, was famous on the New York Sun as a condenser. He once condensed a half column poem so that it appeared thus: "Dojoulove me?l "Ho." "Than I go." MAKKIKD. In Astoria, February 14th, by Rev. J. V. .Millifraii.-Mr. J. V. Walker and Miss Emma Graham, The A 1 Fast Sailing Schooner "GEN. BANNING' 155 wuh register, will leave Astoria, ou. or about FBBUABY 18S4, Gray's Harbor. .She will take freight at Portland, and on lit-r letura from Portland will leave Astoria. For tuitherpartlculais apply to J. H. D. GKAY. Astoria, Oregon. FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer u& FXZ2XjX. X.P. JOHAN'SEN. - - - Master Will leaveior TILLAMOOK, on When Freiffkt I Offered, (Weather permitting.) tjM)U SAILING DATES AND PAETICU lars apply to J. G. HUSTLER, Main .street Wharf, Astoria : AL1.EN & LEWIS. Portland ; J. L. HTOKY Tillamook. NOTICE. THE BUSINESS FORMERLY DONE UN der the firm .sign Quong Man Wa & Co, has been chanced' and the business sign will hereafter be Quong Winn Hie. Wong Ing Gum acting as jucent for Quoug Wing Hie, will do all kinds of business for ihe store. Dealer an ,Fnry Geeda Etc Affeat for Calame Labor. 5-2W HAY FOR SALE. alHlSTY TONS OF THE BEST CALT . forata-Ost.Hav for sale. Enquire of E. A. QU1NN, at O'Brien's HoteL T FOR SALE.. TK LOTS TO SUIT, FEuM 5 ACRES TO jl 40cre tract in s. w. corner ox Chas. J Stevens' D. C. Tide perfect. For partlcu- lats inquire at omce oixi.u. BayseBd, City - AMrtx, Xr. M; IMft. Special Auction Sale THURSDAY, FEB. 21, at 2 P.M. Instructed bv MR. TUO. F. W 'ODFIKLn, I will s.-IUt P uillrt uctlon.on the e:n- bes.a' the ivint Adam Packing Co. In (Jpir .vsiiiria, Two 25 ft. Fishing UoaM, 7 ft. 2 in beam, with complete ntfii ot Mast-., a .lu, Au cIiois.o.ts, Lunch BucKetf. etc Two N ts. raw fathom. 45 tin-Mi deep. In use last season onl for ev-n week-. One 4-ruomed Frame B iMing iG.2f. It Abo- lt of Hoiis hold Funiilur ,con- istinR In p-irt f One ltt-dnx.ni ult cm niete. Chairs. Tables. Carped. Parlor and Cooklujz Moves etc. etc. One Weed Sewing Machine In good run ning order ana nearly new. . C. BOLDEX, Auctioneer. SPECIAL AUCTION VALUABLE Seaside Lots Located in the Immediate Vicinity of Already Im proved Property. The Favorite, and Most Fre quented Seaside Resort Of the Elite of Portland for Many Years, and without , Doubt Affording the Finest Sea-bathing Facilities and Summer Rec reations on the Ojroffoxx Coast. INSTRUCTED BY Messrs. BOZORTH & JOHNS, I WILL ON Tuesday, February 19, AT 11 A. M. At My Auction Rooms Com mence to Sell At Public Auction A LIMITED NUMBER OF LOTS, Each 50x100 feet In the First Addition to Ocean Grove, Immediately Adjoining the Projerty on which Is located the Well and Favorably Kuowu GRIMES' SUMMER HOUSE. In calling attention to the extraordinary fnYonible surroundings of the property ot tered for ?ale as a summer resort.lt Is only necessary to remind AstorJan th it It otters not only ihe most favorable facilities for s& . bathing, but aWo for hunting both bear sur d elk, shoot In jc, fishing and the healthy exr r eise of boat rowing on the Necamcum nv er, the western boundary of the plat compriy .inir the first addition to OCEAN GROVE. AS A IKYESTMEST Which must even'tually prove hlgli ly re mun rative in case present purchas) rs buy ou a speculation, lt-lsonly necesarv 'to state that lots in close- proximity to tho.e now offered for sale, have been sold fotf not lea than Sioo each, and will be improved nd occupied this season by many of, tne our chasers, among whom are sucn w.vll-knnwii ?;entlrmen In thW-state as M. s. Hurrell, Kuapp. Burrel' & Co., Portland), J. B. Con ele, Esq. Portland, Geo. C. Heurs (sheriff Multnomah county). A. II. Johnson the wel-kuown cattta dealer, Portland. Hon. Geo JIL Durham. HUlaboro, Ch?.rles Know lea, Ksq., J. U. Hautnorn. Esq., Geo. Stow, ll. mm. j. . JveiioKKt i. c inn. t U. Ale Kee.sa..of I Meyer &.Co C. P. Hogue, Cashier Northwesteir a Savlnirs Bank, Portland, and several ecurJlv prominent For further particulars enquire of Messrs. Bozorth & Johns, real estate apeuts, or ILC.HOLDKX. Auctioneer. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. A T MRS. GEO. HILLEB'5. NEXT DOOR xjL to Wes on Hotel. DO YOU OWH A HORSE? THEN DONT LET HIM SUFFER THESE cold nights when you can keep him comfortably wa in with a. No. 1 New Horse Blanket that you can get for a dollar and a half at E.C HOLDEVrf Auction I oonu. Executors' Notice. T HE COUNTY COURT OF CLATSOP CountV. Oreeon. havlnir nnnnlntprl th undersigned executors of the fast will and testament of Truman P. powers, deceased, all persons having claims against said t-stat e are requested to present the same with the proper vouchers, at me office of C. Lelneri- weoer. upper Astoria, wiihln six montlja iroiu mis uate. C. LEINENWEBKE, Wm. WADHAMS. Astoria, December 14, 1S83. Noticeof Sale. CJHEN SING LUNG & CO. HAVE SOLD J their goo-is and business to Wong; Fat ofSanhranclsco, who will do business, im der the firm name of Wah Hing Jan. Wong Fat will not be responsible' for- any debts incurred by Chen Sim: Lung & Co. All kinds of Chinese Goods fur sale. WONG FAT. Astoria, Oregon, Jan. 31th, ISM. TAX NOTICE. "RESIDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO xi. a are nereoy uounea that the-taxes for the Year 1983 lu said district are unv dn I ana payaoie xi we omce oi -uauollet s Co Upper Astoria. J.B.HIGGINH. . ." t, u AeUng School Cleric Astpria, February 6. 18M. Notice. y I npHIS IS TOGIVENOTICETHATI WISH X all parties knowing themselves to be In debted to em to make Immediate settlement thereat N.JOEAXOX. You Are Sure AT TI1E Leadin Furniture OP ASTOEIA. CHAS. HEILBOBN. F U R N I T TJ It E FOR THE Hall, Office, Library, Parlor 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, 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, The Most Complete Establishment in Astoria. AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE NEW YORK II NOVELTY STOI ! Opposite the Parker Hou-. Headquarters for the Young and the Old. Books, Musical Instruments, Toys, Stationery, and Novelties oi! Every inscription. ijAll J tie lending Pufelicati'tens f tke Day, y AA to b shows the Clarions, the i latest no ?e of mechanical ingenuity. jy THE ew York Novelty steke: to be Suited House F TJ R N I T TJ R E Chamber J EXCHANGE. and Club Rooms Liquors and Cigars. THE 0. R. & N. DOCK. PIANOS -AND- O RGANS SMALL MUSICAL 1NSTBUME OF ALL KINDS. FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS, Slieet AXoxslo Piano, and Organ Instructor -CELEBRATED STECK&KNABEPMOS! -USED BY President of United States" "Governor of Oregon," Astoria Musical Society, Mrs. J. W. Conn, of Astoria, Ad other prominent persons. PUnos and urgansuf many Iradlnu makes, who esile and retail, lui-ludlng CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. AM YODKKFUL. LITTLE GIANT STECK PIANO Largest Heuse on TMs Coast GARDNER Bros., 165 First StM Portland, Oregon. GiSRMASLA BEEK HALL AXD BOTTLE BEER DEPOT CHES AlIUS STRKKT. A8T0UA. The Best of Lager 5 Cts. a Glasb Orders for the Celelratei ColiiMa Brewery IBE3E3DEt i?Xerc at this piace will b promptly attend- i'tO W$o cheap tiaa Frandsoo Ber told at M3'mel WXXQCE.PWMK. FRANK L. Fresh Fruits g FANCY G&OCEBIES. LjTi2Aj27.ij,'li i I JrVZ a mei a I , ,)i I 5a-asrgr-ffS-feg LEH apply to flic Captain, orto 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. IN THE GENTS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the "best. PRAEL BROS. John A, Montgomery, DRALRR ! Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A Gei eral Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Jor work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, (iAb F17TING, Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clienamus Street. Xext to C- Ii. Parker's Store. ASTORIA, - - ORCQOXI. THE NEW M0BEL A FULI. STOCK AI.WAYS ON HAND. 3E3. 3FL- TT A VyESt Two doors east of Ocldent Hotel. ASTOTUA. OREGON. M. OL3EN J. GUSTAFdOK. MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. EALERS IN BSj FURNITURE s BEDDING. Corner Mam and rtquemoqua JitreetM. AMtorla, Oresoa. WINDOW SHADES AKD TRIMMIKCS; WALL PAPER ETC. A Complete .Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALIT7 WILL APF0RI). tF.f. KIA'TS OF FrilIl'ITniF rf.pibci-:t "P YiRMSHTSn. YOTT CAI TAKE THE CAKE! And bv Bul git at F. B. ELBERSON'S SEASIDE BAKERY You will be sure that It is worth taking. Eveiy Varletj of Fine Cakes and Confectionery Special Inducements For the Holiday Trade. Candies, Christmas Tree Trim mings, Etc. The Best Quality of piTift Bread. Delivered every Morning SEASIDE BAKERY, F.B.F.LRfilt!O.V. Proprietor, That Hacking Cougn. can be so quickly cured by bbilou's Cure. We gVirnteit. SoldbyW.E.Demeat. PARKER. "Vegetables STEA31EB. IHlLAuA PAMER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING. FREIGHT or CHAK- 11. B. PAKKGR AND CANNERY WORK KANGE CAN BE HAD EC AS TORIA ONLY OF E. B. BAWB9, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOD WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. HASTES Is also agent fqr the find pateni Mn Stove And other flnt-class stores. Fnrnace "Work. Stcaai Plt--ings etc. a specialty. A. JOHXSOK. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Ei pt Constancy on Hand Domestic and Forelga Cigars f the bet Brands. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Conconily between Benton and Lafa-i-tto streets, lui GEORGE GOSLIEE I. W. CASE,- IMPORTER AND WHOLES ALE AKD RE TAIL DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Corner Ch&namus and Caw atrMta. ASTOBIA OBK20H . -