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m t Jjmftj gUarfau. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY. .FEBRUARY 27. 1884 PRINCE BISSIARCK'S LETTER. The following communication from Chancellor Bismarck, dated February -9,"iB published in the Berlin official Gazette Whatever may be thought of the correctness of the chancellor's position, it must be acknowledged that his letter, as translated, is extremely-elegant, as well as courteous, in structure: Any recognition in a foreign coun try of the personal qualities of Ger- . mans, especially when msde by so im portant a body as the house of repre sentatives, is gratifying to our .national feelings. I should have gratefully accepted the communica tion made by Minister Sargent and should have asked the emperor to empower me to present it to the reichstag if the resolution had not contained an opinion regarding the object and effect of Lasker's activity which was opposed to my convictions. According to my experience of the political and economic development of the German people, I cannot recog nize that opinion as one which the events I have witnessed would justify. I should not venture to oppose my judgment to the opinion of such an illustrious body as the house of rep resentatives if I had not, for more than thirty years active participation in the internal policy of Germany gained experience which justified me in attaching a certain value to my judgment in questions of home affairs. I cannot determine to ask the em- ' "peror for the necessary power to com municate the resolution to the reich stag, because I should have officially to advocate before the emperor opin ions which I cannot recognize as cor rect" Wbiiinq of the tomato canning trade, a correspondent of the Pack ers' Journal says: Let .all packers, city and country, remember that scarcity is their best broker, and over-production the strongest rival in the market. They "should never forget that 10 cents per dozen profit on 500 cases is better than five cents per dozen Iosb on 1000. It might pay some of them to have a couple of illuminated mottoes hung upiii the packinghouse, one of which might '.read, "God bless our Packing House,"" and the other, "Don't pack butlmlf the quantity you are tempted lo pack," and they would find next winter blessed beyond what this has been, especially if they pick and paok the best." This applies to other branches of the trade besides to matoes. The -overcrowded condition of the medical profession is attested by a writer in the Chicago Tribune. He places the number of practising phy sicians and surgeons now in the United States at 90,000 or one to ev ery 500 inhabitants. He impresses upon young men the advisability of " entering upon industrial rather than professional careers; as industrial avenues offer superior inducements from the fact of their having, com paratively speaking, but little compe tition. Investigation in other direc tions would find the same state of things existing in all the professions, which are crowded to repletion. Amoxq the sensations may be men tioned that a Now York man claims to have in his possession information establishing the fact beyond perad venture that Queen Victoria was se cretly married to John Brown short ly after the death of the royal con sort He claims that Beaconsfield discovered this, and through threat ening to disclose it secured his ad vancement If this should happen to , be true, which it probably is not, the world will never know it 'for cer tain." It would be too shocking to the English nobility. And now is made the unctuous dis covery that the "butterine' shipped to Oregon so extensively from the "East and sold at fancy prices, is man ufactured in Chicago "to sell." The "stuff is half lard and the other half alleged butter by the "worked over" jprocess. It is worth fifteen cents a pound in Chicago and sells for fifty when this side of the Blue Mount ains. mf, ?JEhe Baker City Tribune is the first Oregon paper to fly a presiden ' tial flag On'its folds are inscribed, For president, Eobt. T. Lincoln, for vice presiuem, uas. u. joiaine. xase Lincoln's name out push Blaine's 1 name to the front, supplement it with " Miller of California, and you have a ticket that would carry this coast by a handsome majority. ABauixa from a bread and butter stand point the Tacoma Ledger pleads vthat the railroad grants be not for- .feited, and as a clincher avers that the present effort to declare that the land shall revert to its owners, the people, is .simply a desire to cinch the railroad company. Abeoext blunder in enacting a . rferritorial legislative bill allows . "NYasbington Territory residents no exemptions whatever except they be teamsters or draymen the result of crude and hasty attempts at leg islation. - "lFEi&Brit Arthur were but mar ried his chances for succeeding him .self would be improved 1000 per cent. 2M f ' TnT latest charge "against Presi dent Arthur is that he believes in spirits. Who.doesn'tf Aajfca The Boseburg Plaindealer is au thoritatively informed that Hon. E B. "Watson, the present chief justice of the supremo court is not a candi date for re-election. From other sources The Astobiak learns that the Judge would not be averse to congressional honors. But "Western Oregon has a man for the place this time, a man who will fill the position with credit to himself and satisfaction to the entire state Hon. C. "W. Fulton. An Egyptian dispatch of the 25th says: Great uneasiness is felt here at the report that powerful Arab tribes who occupy the territory be tween Khartoum and "Wady Halfi and eastward as far as Norber, have re volted. If this is true General Gor don, with Khartoum and other garri sons, are cut off. Eli Mahdi's emis saries are going throughout the whole of Egypt, bearing the simple message, "I am coming. Be ready." The verdict of "murder in the first degree" brought in by the Portland jury in the Murray-Yenke trial will go far toward checking the growing feeling in our state regarding the manifest weakness of jurors in dodg ing a verdict in accordance with the law and the facts. Seven thousand Arabs have rein forced the army of Osmon Digina, who has taken command in person. He has altogether 18,000, against 5, 000 British troops. NEW TO-DAY. CALL AT Jordan & Bozorth's CROCKERY STORE And see Uin PATENT Lamp Filler. Its Merits are ECONOMY, SAFETY, And W Labor Saving. One of lheMct Useful Inventions of the Age. ALSO IN .STOCK. THE Best Coal Oil IX THK MAKKKT. For Sale in any Quantity from cmt Quart to m 45-gallon Barrel. SCOW "ANNIE," On Friday, Feb. 29, 11 A.M. I am instructed liy the owner, Mr. John Glazer, toelI to the liiuiiest bidder, at PUBLIC AUCTION. Ihe "ew "ANNIE," 18 tons measurement and 40 tons carrying capacity, as she now lies above Devlin's Cautiery, together with a new .suit of Sails, consisting of mainsail, fore sail, and Jib. two audioes, oars, rowlocks and lines. Scow and whole outfit to be sold in one lot. Terms, Cash, or, if desired by purchaser, one third cash, balance in c and months, at 10 per cent per annum interest, on ap proved endorsed notes. E. C. If OLDKX. td Auctioneer. B. S. Worsley, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT "Office aud Ware Rooms on Squemoqua Street, next door to comer of Olney. Advancements made on Consignments Xo CUnrse for Ntorace ef Goods. Mrs. R. QTJINN, GROCERIES AHD PROVISIONS Crocker,)- and Olsutswarc, L Full. Stooli. NEW HOODS CONSTANTLY RECEIVED. Northwest corner Squemoqua and Main Streets. nl7-3m Notice. THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF TIIE Stockholders of the Olympic Gymna sium held In the Alert Hook and Ladder Co's room. In Astoria, Oiegon, Tuesdav, February 2Cth,at 8 o'clock r. m. for the pur pose of increasing the capital stock of the corporation and considering other import ant business. C. W. FULTON, S. T. McKEAN, President. ecretary. For Sale. ONE GOOD MILCH CO W FOUR YEARS old. Inquire of DR. JAY TUTTLE. "HAY FOR" SALE? fftlHRTY TONS OF THE BEST CALI 1. fornlaOat Ha for sale. Enquire of . A. QUINN. at O'Brien's Hotel. LESS THAN COST ! A Large and Complete Stock THAT IS TO BE SOLD ! ATTHESKiNOF The Golden Shoe. On Squemoqua Street. A Complete Assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES Of the FINEST Ql'ALITY. aud at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Ladies1 and Children's Shoes A SPECIALTY. If You Want a BARGAIN Do Not Miss This Opportunity. THESE GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT A GEEATDEAL iLESS THAN COST. Special Auction Sale 1. 1. ARVOLD, AnU POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel f purity, strength and wbole'wneness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the mul titude ot loW test short welgbr, alum or phosphat powders. Sold only in can. Kov alBaeiko Powdeh Co., loc Wali-st. ". Y. BANKING AND INSURANCE ! I. W. CASE, Broker, Banker, and Insur ance Agent, ASTORIA, - OREGON OFFICE HOURS : From 9 o'clock A. II. until 3 o'clock P. M. $67,000,000 Capital ! Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Keprrsentlng a Capital ol $67,000,000. A. VAN DTJ8KN. AsenL FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. T MRS. GEO. HILLEB'S. NEXT DOOR L to Weston HoteL Dissolution of Partnership. J OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TIIAT THE i! firm of Warren & Thompson Is dissolved by mutual consent, and all parties Indebted to the late firm will please make immediate settlement, and all parties having claims against the Arm of Warren & Thompson will please present the same to H. C. Thompson, at the old itand. for payment. WARREN and THOMPSON. Astoria, February 1st, 1881. Executors' 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 tne office of C. Leluen weber. Upper Astoria, within six months from this date. C. LEINENWEBEK. Wm. WADHAMS. Astoria, December 14, 188S. Notice to the Public. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name without a written order froin me. N.JOHANSEN. Astoria. January 'JUh, ISSt. Notice. THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF "Friends of Progress" are requested to meet at Liberty Hall on Wednesday even ing, the 27th February. 184, at 7 o'clock p. ii. that being the regular semi-annual meet ing of the society, for the election of officers. Wm. L. M'EWAN. Acting Secretary. January Gth.is&i. d-td FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET By tke Night. Dny. Week r Mouth WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD. With use of Parlor. Library and all the com forts of a home. Terms reasonable. Apply to MRS. E. C. HOLDEN. Cor. Main and Jefferson Sts. For Rent. A LARUE, FINE STORE ROOM ADJOIN- xjl ing my place of business ; also part of the entire upper floors if desired. For tvx ther particulars inquire of RUDOLPH B A RTH. Corner Olney and Squemoqua streets. For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM look Wood, which 1 will deliver at thf houses of customers for S4 a cord. Draylng or all kinds done at reasonable rates. R. R. MARION. TAX NOTICE. RESIDENTS OF SCHOOL-DISTRICT NO. 9 are hereby notified that the taxes for the year 1SS3 lu said district are now due and payable at the office of Badollet & Co., Upper Astoria. J. E. HIGGINS, Acting School Clerk. Astoria, February 6, IS34. School Notice. THE AJNNUAL MEETING OF THE LE gal yotera of School District ND. l. Clat jop county, Oregon, will be held at the new school building in said district, on Mondav March 3. i&H. at 7 o'clock p. si- for the ruf- jiose of electing one director to serve for three yean, and one clerk to senre for one year. By order of the Directors, J.O.BOZORTH, Clerk School District No.'l. Clatsop County. Or. February 20, 1884. dtd Notice. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GrV'EN THAT THE undeibhmed has been appointed the as signee of L J. Arvold, and all persons har ink claims against said I. J. Arvold are no tified to present the same duly verified to me at my office In Astoria, Oregon, within Uiree months from this date, Jnuarv 5th. 1884. C. H. PAGE. d-fiw Assignee of L J. Arvold. To Lease. IOFFEK FOB. RENT MY FJKE Busi ness property In Upper Astoria. Thl Is a rare opportunity for a business man. N.JOHANSEN. DO YOU OWN A HORSE? 11HEN DONT LET HIM SUFFERT HESE . cold nights when you can keep hint comfortably warm with a No. 1 New Horse Blanket that you can get for a dollar and a half at E. a HOLDEN'S Auction Rooms. Notice.- THIS IS TO INFORM ALL WHOM IT may concern that the business formerly known as Sun Shine Co., In the city ot As toria Oregon, on Chenamus street opposite the Post office, and owned by Hon Fang, Wong Chu. and Hong Yin. has-beea bought by Hong Fangwho will assume all the lia bilities of the sun Sing Co., and will collect ail debts due the same. Hong Fong wiU keep CMnese groceries, teas, fruits, etc. Astoria Jan. 28th, 1884. You Are Sure AT TIIE Leading Furniture House OF ASTOBIA. CHAS. HEILBOEN. 3 TOR F R N J I T E xnMmkTK WmKM mlflHr Hall, Office, Library, Parlor, Chamber and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHERRY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We are without a doubt showing the Largest and Moat Complete line of CHAMBER SUITS in this city, unequaled in Design, Work manship and Finish. We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK and Colors in Body, Roxbury, and Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys, Extra Supers and Ingrains. M 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. THE xEW TORE Opposite the Parker House. P Headquarters for the Young and the Old. ISooks Musical Instruments. Toys Sta tionery and Novelties of Every Description. AM (be JLeadiagr Publications f tke Xay. Ask to be shown the Clarlona. the latest novel or mechanical Ingeaulty. 0, Tell Me Where Is Fancy Bre(a)d ! WHY, AT THE Asliria Bakery & ConMoiery CHJEHAMUS STREET. Not only SUPERIOR JBREAD AND CAKES AND PASTEY in great variety, but alflo THE LARGEST STOCK OF CANDIES IH TOWN. Weddings acd parties supplied with the ntrat elaborate ornamental work on the shertest: aotice and on reasonable terms. This Is the most complete establishment in Astoria. ED. JACKSON. Prop. NOVELTY STORE J V jy THE CNew York Novelty STOREl r Notice. mms IS TOGIVENOTIOETHATI WISH X all parties knowing themselves to be In debted lo xqq t make immediate settlement thereof. 2f. J0HAK8EN. to be Suited SfSMisa. F u R N I T U R E THE OF CARPETS of All Designs EXCHANGE. and Club Rooms PETER BLANKHOLM, Dealer In FINE CIGARS, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC. THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO. S1IOKEKS' ARTICLES. Cor. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria. JuHt Iteceived Ex Walla Walla 500 Tons Seattle Coal. COAL! COAL! Tho Oregon Improvement Co. Now have for sale at the new Bunkers. SEATTLE COAL For Domestic use. clean, $7.30 per ton of 2.240 lbs. For Steam use, average, $0.38 per ton of 2,240 lbs. For Steam use, .screenings, $4.50 per ton of 2.240 lbs. Also constantly on hand Flrst-clatw Cumberland Coal For Blacksmith iw, at market rates. E. A. NO YES, Jan20-3in Agent. THE BEST IS THE Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed by all who use It. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Hole Aseals lot AHterla. FEANK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GKOCERIES. TER apply to the Captain, or to E1YIPIRE STORES RE-OPENING 1 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 DEESS GOODS. IN THE GENTS' FURNISHING DEPAETMENT, Everything is Complete and of the hest. PRAEL BROS. -. r---- - .- -' '-" - rr rr - -r-- .--.--., .-. r. w-v -.-- --. John A, Montgomery, DEALKR Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A. General Assortment or HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kaiig The Best lu the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Jot work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. C'beimmus Htrcet. Xext to C. Ii. Parker's Store. ASTORIA, THE NEW MODEL A FULI. STOCK Two doors east of Occident Hotel. M. OL3EX. J. OUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. . EALERS IN JSS FURNITURE S BEDDING. Corner 3Inln and Squemoqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AJLL KKWDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AWI TARNISHED. YOTJ CAN TAKE THE CAKE! And by Buylug 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 Delivered every Morning SEASIDE BAKEEY, Jb B.EIiBERSOX, Proprietor, Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy a posi tive care for Catarrh, Diptneria and Canker Mouth. Sold by w . . Dement PARKER. Vegetables STEAMER CLAKA PARKER Eben P. Parher,Haster. For TO WING. FREIGHT orCHAR U. It. PABEEK. I- RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. 1. IAWBB, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WHJ. BE PLEASED. E. R. HAWES Is also agent for the Ml patent (Mil? Stove And other first-class stores. Fnroaoe Work Steam Fit. riaEs etc.. a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTORIA, OREGON . cccrc A. JOHNSON. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Kept Constantly on Hand DomeKtie and Foreign Clears of the best Brands. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Concomly between Benton and .Lafa yette streets, lm GEOBGEGOBLTEfi I. "W. CASE, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RK TAIL DKALEB IN. &EERAL MEBCHAMISI rrner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTOBIA - - - - OREGON L