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ASTORIA, OKEGON:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 5. lbSl
THE STAR OF EMPIRE.
Shalii vre receive her? We mean
Manitoba. Away in that far north
western section of her majesty's do
minions there is serious talk of haul
ing down the banner of St George
and erecting in its place the Stars and
Stripes. England, through the
declamations of more than one of her
prime ministers, is committed to the
doctrine that if Canada wishes to
join the Union, or to set up house
keeping for herself as a nation, she
will not interpose an objection. In
the case of Manitoba it is to be pre
sumed that she will be willing to let
the erring sister go in peace. This is
leap year, and if Miss Manitoba pro
poses, we must, we suppose, accept.
She should understand, however,
that if in after years any misunder
standing should arise there can be no
such thing as a divorce.
AS USUAL.
If the ocean trade was all there
was to depend on there might be an
advantage in Sound commerce but
ships coming from England or any
Southern ports, or the Isthmus canal,
can take a tug off the Columbia and
a tow at Astoria and reach Portland
as soon as they would the Straits of
Fuca. When government does its
duty in opening up our river en
trance, and improving the channels
above Astoria, Oregon need not fear
but what we shall have our full share
of ocean trade. Willamette Farmer.
It is "those channels above Astoria'
that are the bete noir of the Farmer
No mention of the need of improving
the bar so that deep draught vessels
could come in; just improve "the
channels above Astoria," and all
would be well; the point being, as
usual, that no ship should presume to
enter the Columbia that couldn't go
to Portland.
New York is now lighted with
electricity, gets its news by electric
ity, deals on the market by electricity,
receives its quotations by electricity,
has its photographs taken by electric
ity, talks by electricity, is treated for
disease by electricity, and shortly ex
pects to be carried by the same subtle
and powerful agency. The latest ap
plication of the fluid was in Spruce
street, where an elevator is now daily
run in a six-story structure, with
electricity as the motive power. The
fluid is carried over house tops for a
distance of two blocks, and when ap
plied with full force lifts over two
thousand pounds with case. Other
elevators of the same character are
being put in, and generating centers
for the same purposes are talked of
in several parts of the city. The ex
pense is less than steam. The electric
currents ussd for any purpose are
now measured and sold through a
meter, after, the manner of gas. Mr.
Edison says his electric locomotive
will soon supplant the steam engine
on railroads. Great is electricity!
And what a thundering people we
shall be when we have everything run
by lightning!
-
The Kepublicans in the house of
representatives bitterly fought the
bill granting pensions to the heroes
of the Mexican war who are not now
on the treasury rolls, and in addition
to the veterans of the Creek. Seminole
and Black Hawk wars. This was a
very great mistake. We aie told that
according to a careful estimate the
bill it it should become a law will
take more than one hundred million
dollars out of the treasury; but what
of it? Has not the government a
great deal more money than it has
need for? Are we not becoming
richer and richer every day? The
pension roll now is if anything too
small. It should contain the name of
every man and woman in the country.
Let us all have a good-sized pension
from the government. The party
which adopts this as a plank in its
platform will be certain to win.
There is at least one country in
Europe which has resolved to clasp
our darling hog to its breast name
ly, classic Greece. It is in the eter
nal fitness of things that the land of
poets, philosophers, statesman, art.
ists, soldiers and authors, whose
fame not time itself can destroy,
should open its arms to our beautiful
porcine product. Were Byron nlivo
what an ode might he not sing! The
mountains looked on Marathon, and
Marathon looks on the sea. In future i
Marathon will be in far better busi
ness. It will not fool away its time
gazing on the waters which once bore
the fleets of the Persians while the
hog of freedom, fresh from the west
ern prairies, is rooting around its
historic base. With the hog in the
Pass of Themioyyla?, Greece can defy
the world.
"Uncle Jimmy" Fair, of Nevada,
has caused himself to bo interviewed
and says he wants to see Bayard get
the Democratic nomination for presi
dent, and that if Bayard does get it,
the Democratic national committee
will get a check from him for $500.-
000. There is nothinc small nhnnf.
Uncle Jimmy when it comes to sacks. I
The mortgage-tax law is going to
be one of the most prominent sub-
jects of discussion before the .next I
legislature; in many parts of the!
itateitwill have a good deal to do
ith electing candidates on both
tickets.
Thebe are three thousand Iceland
ers in Manitoba, one-third of 'whom
live in the city of Winnipeg, where
they have recently played an Ice-,
landic drama in their own language.
They are industrious, well-behaved
citizens.
The Fire Underwriters of the Pa
cific coast have resolved not to grant
in any policy they may hereafter is
sue, permission for keeping fireworks,
fire-crackers or explosive bombs in
any place where they accept insur
ance. It is said that Edmunds is the sec
ond choice of Arthur's friends for the
presidency. Lincoln they think to
be the strong man for vice-president
in either case.
The sawdust and refuse of the saw
mill is now made to yield fourteen
gallons of turpentine, three to four
gallons of resin,, and a quantity of
tar per cord.
One hundred and fifty miners have
been discharged from the mines at
Cole City, Ga., to make room for a
large invoice of convicts received.
The net debt of Canada is $153,
466,714, or about $30 per capita; that
of the United States is about $30 per
capita, but is rapidly decreasing.
Eabkixqs of the Northern Pacific
from July 1st to February 13th show
an increase of $2,538,779 o7er the
same period a -year ago.
SANDr Hook, New York's ocean
land mark, is threatened with total
annihilation by the action of atorms.
NEW TO-DAY.
Notice To The Public.
11HLSISTO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
. partuership existing between the Port
laud and Astoria 3teedore company has
not been dissolved, any statement to the
contrary notwithstanding. The publication
of the notice concerning alleged dissolution
not being authorized by the Astoria branch
of the society.
X. GILMOUR,
f-3t l'rest. Astoria Branch.
Notice to Contractors.
fAFFICE ASTORIA AND COAST TRANS
IT portation Companv Astoria, Oregon,
March 4th 1884.
Scded bids will be receh ed until Satui day.
the i&tn mst., at tuts omce lor tne construc
tion of the hull of a vessel lully rigged on the
following dimensions : 118 feet over all.S&K
feet beam, 955 feet hold ; for the above com
panv as per plans ami .specifications oil file
at tliis ofnc
The directors reserve the right to reject
any and all bl s.
Bids should be addressed to
J. W. HUME,
I'rest.,
dtd Astoria Oregon.
DANIEL,
OR THE
CAPTIVITY AND RESTORATION.
A Sac red Cnntala iu Tkree Parts
Will be given by the
ASTORIA MUSICAL SOCIETY
IX FULL COSTUME
With appropriate Scenery and a Grand Cho
rus oi ruinx voiL'liSSHpportedby
an Excellent Orchestra
AT
OCCIDENTAL HALL,
Wednesday Even'g, March 5th, '84
ScENK-BABYLON.
Timk Extending through Seventy
Years' Captivity.
.tluslcal Director, - - K. COOK.
Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to begin
at 8 o'clock. Tickets, Sl.OO.
Reserved Seals can be obtained hi thu
Rook Store of B. F. Stevens & Co., without
ewra cnarge.
ChinineyH, Carpets and Windows
CLEANED.
General Jobbing. All work done with
Promptness and Dispatch.
MARIINSIVEETSEN,
At Pete Blankholm's corner Olney and
Squemoqiia s'reet".
Wood Yard.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE A3T0
rla Wood Yard. Gray's Dock, foot of
Benton street, will Hl wood at the follow
ing prices and deliver wherever the streets
are planked, between Trulllngerls Mill and
O'Brien's Hotel, back to Astor street :
Green Alder. 2-cnt 1 no per cord, long 83 75
Drv fin tin
4
do
do
do
do
do
4 00
Grulfenilo'k do
Dry do, do
Green Beach do
Green Fir do
Dry Fir do
Extra Maple
and S. limbs do
Vine Maple
4 50
4 75
4 7S
4 76
.100
3 73
400
400
4 00
425
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
C 00 do
do 5 25
and S. limbs do
3 75 do
do 5 00
Wood of All Kinds
By the Scow load at REDUCED RATES.
J. H. D. fiKAY'
Astoria,. ebruarj 1st. 18M.
Special Notice.
(JUIIM"- trt lftprr WOlthor onH lmnJ
expense, an additional charge of 25 cents a
cord on sjwed wood will be made till further
nonce.
For Sale.
C11VE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM-
m. iiii-h noou. wnicn i win aenver at toe
houses of customers for $4 a cord.
Draj in: or all kinds done at reasonable
rates. R R. MARION.
FOR SALE.
IN IX)T TO SUIT. FROM 5 ACRES TO
40 acre tract In S. W. corner of Chas.
Stevens' D. C. Title perfect. For particu
lars Inquire at office of N. D. Raymond, Cir'
cum ; ur uu uiu premises oi j, u. xoung.
Astoria, Nov. 3d, 1RR3.
Notice.
TTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
i.1 undersigned has been appointed the as
signee of I. J. Arvold, and all persons har
ing claims against said I. J. Arvold aro no
titied to present the same duly verified to
me at my office in AstoMa, Oregon, within
three months from this date. January 5th,
B4. a H. PAtiE.
d-Ow Assignee of L J. Arrold.
To Whom It May Concern.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT I
have puroliascd the seining ground
abreast of Pillar Rock, on the Columbia
river, and have deed for the property from
thp estate of Oregon, and all partlos are
hereby warrifa not to fish or solne on that
ground without my permission.
. , . SAMUEL OLIVER.
Astoria. February 23, 18S4.
For Rent.
A LARGE. FINESTOREROOMADJOIN
. ing my place of business ; also part of
the entire upper floors If desired. For fur
ther particulars inquire of "
JRUDOLPH BARTH,
Corner Olney and Squwaoo.ua strew.
PIANOS
AND
OEGANS
SMALL MUSICAL 1N8TBUME
OF ALL KINI3.
FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS,
Slieot -Music
Piano, and Oran Instructor
-CELEBRATEI-
STM&ffiBE 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 make.
wholesaletand retail,
including
CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS.
A&D WONDERFUL.
LITTLE GIANT STECK PI AN0
LargMt Hotut on This Coast.
GARDNER Bros.,
165 First St., Portland, Oregon.
ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE,
AUG. DANIELSON.'
Proprietor.
Reballt u4 BeStte TJiroasfaeat.
The Best of
WINES. LMllTOSM.ABrD CIGARS
For a Good Cigar, call for one of
"Dfttxielson's Beat."
Corner Wet Bth and "WatwStrwts. Astoria,
ns-am i
Drugs and' Chem icals.
Prescriptions carefully compounded I
Day or Night. !
HANSEN BROS.
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY,
AND PLAKING MILL.
A full stoek of home manufactured Roods
cuiuiauuy oa nana.
Special Attention given U Orders.
All work guaranteed. Your patronage so-
UUlfU.
ASTORIA.
Oregon
CANNERYMEN ! I
PACIFIC METAL "WORKS
Importers and Manufacturers of
WHITE METALS.
Canners' Solder a Specialty,
Strip Lead, for leading Lhm,
Plate Zinc, for Cutting Acid,
Bar Copper, Pig Lead and Pig Tin.
48 Bfortk seees Mt Partlama, r.
IIS 117 Int St., Sam FrtiaeJs,
Caltraraia.
BANKING ANDJNSURANCE!
I. W. CASE, '
Broker, Banker, and Inaur
ano Agent,
ASTOKIA, OREQUX.
OFFICE HOUKS :
From a o'clock A. M." until s o'clock P. M.
$67,000,000 Capital !
Liverpool and London afW Globe.
lloxtk Brltith kit Hsrcantili
Of Loudon' and Edlaburgnj
Old Connecticut ofHartford
AStb
COMMERCIAL OF CAUFOIINIA.
Brt tnt urance Companies,
Bepresepjlag a CapltaVof M70Op,O0O.
A. VAN DU8KN. Ajggt.
FOR TILLAMOOK.
Tn nw Stoaaw
K. P. JOHAitSEN, - - 3tastr
Will leaTe tor TILLAMOOK, ob
Wkw Frelffkt ia Onw4.
(Weather penalttlij
EWB SAILING DATES ANDPAKT1CU-
.fO-
n
. tanappiy w ,J. u. HUBTLER. .
street Wharf, Astoria 1 ALLKX-& IX
Portland ; J. L. KTOfiY TUlaaookr
Ointlutitn'ofv Partner i.
fllBIS 18 TO NOTIFf ALLs PASTIES
toi
solved by mutual constL
, - THOS. GESUAIK.
Manager P. 8 and h. S. U.
JOHK O'MEIfi,
Maaaftf A.-ff. and L. K. U.
Tne Portland 8tTedores Comny will j
lng vessels. I
onikniuB uic umwiifi in inn mir mni nnifMMT. a
AKorla. Oregon, February sstb. tSSt 29-31 1
NOTICE.
QTATB AND OOUXTT TAXES ARE NOW 1
u sue aaa payane ac ay oaee.
A.M TWOMBLY,
J. E.THOMAS,!'
JA DRUGGIST
i Pharmacist, Zj-f
f3
rAST0RIA,?
tVs
b. I
WMCKClalMy
You Are Sure to be Suited
AT THE
Leading Furniture House
OF ASTORIA.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
FOB
Hall, Office, Library, Parlor, 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, 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.
WOMAN'S
AND
LADIES' PRIVATE COMPANION
FOR
HOME. TREATMENT.
COMMON SENSE MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR FOR LADIES ONLY:
Containing run iRfornatlen in reference to all ouestlons n'hitin-' to iviumtiiiinini tin-
better to enable the sex to fulfill their duties
uons as jiaiueas. ruves ana .neuters, u is. as a popular work, commending Itseu to
the great heart of Womanhood; written in plain, ron-isc nml ilriicaic luugunsc.
easy of understanding and above all other recommendations. It Is thoronsblr reliable
aad right to the pelat.
It is a work which tills a place occupied by no other book, and Is a complete library In
Itself. No lady however sensitive, will ever regret its perusal. It gives information which
will make life more pleasant, give a higher zet to Us enjoyment, nake thoc bv wlnon
home ties are prized, prize and enjoy them still mote ; while It will cert inly relieve mam
irknome burdens now borne by those to whom Hie has proved almost. If not quite. a fall
ure. It Ives the causes, symptoms and treatment with prescript ons for every disease
peculiar to the sphere for which It Is designed. To those who hae unliitemliuiallv. b
Ignorance, or by reckless disregard of the divine laws of health mado themselves wretch
ed in life by sickness, resulting from any of the various forms of we;ikiieses. which follow
In the tram of womanhood, we cau unhesitatingly and most confidently recommend this
book as one which will give you the advice your necessities require in order to test ore
you to health and hanlness. The wasted foini. the pale, wan ciuek. the listless sunken
eyes, the slowly dragging step, the "tired n.iture" Is too often seen In our homes, 'lhe
authors of this work sincerely belive that all these features mav be ehaned, the fom.
again rounded and plump, the cheeks to bloom with roses of health, the eve. to soarkii
with life and vivacity, the light, quick step regained, smd th- enervated nature restored,
by aslmple home treatment and prescriptions as laid down in this worV, and in this be
lief, and with an earnest desire to benefit the suffering, and renew health and h.ii.pluess
to the afflicted, and to furnish such information to those now in health as will enable
them to retaiu it and avoid tuse difficulties, this book has been prepared' Everv Invalid
should obtain a copy and treat ihemsriven. and no lady in health can afford io be without
it and, thus remain In Ignorance of Its pecalinr. niterfaluluxa.id lniru-tivc teaching
It Is recommended by many eminent lady physicians as a SAFE CUIDE FOR THE
SEX. It U handsomely bound and Illustrated. Sent postpaid to latUe only, upon
receipt of 81. . Address the
ROCHESTER PUBLISHING CO.
Nos. 32, 33, and 33 Obiirii Block,
IIOCIIESTEK, .V. Y.
THE SEW YORK.
Opposite the Parker House.
Headquarters for the Young
and the Old. '
Books Musical Instruments. Tojs Sta
tionery and Novelties of Every
Description.
All tke Leading Pabllcatlons
of tke Day.
Ask. to be shown the Clariona, the latest
novel of mechanical Ingenuity.
CALL AT
Jordan & Bozorth's
CROCKERY STORE
And see the
PATENT
Lamp Filler.
ft
Its Merits are
ECONOMY..
SAFETY,
And
Libor Saving.
One of the Moat Uieful Inventions
of the Ace.
ALSO IN STOCK, THE
Best Goal Oil
IN THE MAEKET.
For Sale la any Quantity from one Quart
3o 45-ffallon Barrel.
Te Whom It May Concern.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT I
have bought the seining grouud com
"orlslne what Is known as "The Hoe Back"
I on the Columbia river, and have a deed for
ne property xrom tue state ot uregon, ana
all parties are hereby warned not to fish or
seine on that ground without my permlsslen
SAMUEL OLIVES.
Aitetla. Feiruaryai, 1M4.
NOVELTY
TI
Jp THE S.
Oew York Novelty
STORE I
F
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B,
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R
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THE
PHYSICIAN
and enjoy themselves In their various r-la-
PETER BLANKHOLM,
Dealer In
FINE CIGARS,
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC.
THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO,
H3IOKEBV ARTICLES.
Cor. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria,
Just Kecelvcd Ex Walla Walla
500 Tons Seattle Coal.
COAL! COAL!
The Oregon Improvement Co.
Now have for sale at the new Bunkers.
SEATTLE COAL
F2r2?0nibseStlC US6' CleaU' ST,5 per ton of
Foroenmuse' iveraKe. .9U.50 per ton of
Fo,r Steam use, screenings. $4.50 per ton of
Also constantly on hand Flr.st-class
Cumberland Coal
For Blacksmith use, at market rates.
. M E- A. NOYES.
Jan20-3m Agent.
THE BEST
IS THE
Royal Brand Flour
Manufactured hy 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
Sole AcentH for Antorln.
THE CELEBRATED
Foley Springs.
PETEB RUNEY.
- - Manager.
THESE CELEBRATED MEDICINAL
Springs situated iuLaiieCountv.oiexon
are uuequa'ed for the cure of Catairhal nt
fectlons. Rheumatism, and Dyspepsia, as
thousands throughout the Northwest will
attest.
Every care fsTpIven Invalids and those
who seek the benefits of the waters.
Carriages leaw the St Charles Hotel. Eu
gene City, every Wednesday and Saturday,
direct for tue Springs. J
FRANK L.
Fresh Fruits
FANCY GE0CERIES.
TEK apply to the Captain, or to
EMPIRE STORES
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.
PEAEL BROS.
THE NEW MODEL
A FULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
3E3. 31.. 33T-A.T7rE3S,
Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTOEIA, OREGON.
John A. Montgomery,
-DEALER
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment ot
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Mage'e Stores and JRanges
The Best In the market.
Pinmblng goods of all kinds on hand. Jot-
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, feAb FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chennmns Streat, A'ext to C L. Parker's Store.
ASTOEiXii.
M. OLSEX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
. EALERS IN E?
furniture' S BEDDESTG.
Corner jluin uud Hquemoqna Streets. Astoria, Orexea.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC.
A Complete Stock. u
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
WA. K1XDS OF FIJKXITITRE REPAIRED AIil VARRIS1TE1.
YOTT CAN
TAKE THE CAKE!
And by
lUijlugitat
F. B. ELBERSON'S f
SEASIDE BAKERY
You will he sure that
It is worth takinp.
Lvery arlety ot
Fine Cakes and Confectionery
Special Inducements
For the Holiday Trade.
Candles, Christmas Tree Trim
mings, Etc.
The Best Quality of
Delivered every Morning
SEASIDE BAKERY,
F. B. ElilJEKSOW Pronrletor,
Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron
chitis InimpHlarpfv rpllevpn hv Shiloh'a
Cure. Sold by W. E. Dement.
PARKER.
Vegetables
STEAltlEB
i:i,;!5!,i PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAR
H. B. PARKER.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E. R. KAWB9,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, VOD
WILL BE PLEASED.
K. It. HAWES Is also agent for the
Bock patent (Mine Sto?e
And other first-clas stoves.
Fnrsaoe "Work, Steam Fit
rises, etc. a specialty.
I--
J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON.
California Exchange
The beat of California aad Foreign
Wines and Liquors
Kept Constantly on Hand
Domestic and Forelj?a Clears of
the best SraafLs.
NATIONAL BREWERY BEER.
On Concomly between Benton and Lafa
yette streets,
lm GEORGE GOBUEB
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WH0LE3ALE AND RS
TAIL DEALER IN
GENERAL MERCHABISI
Corner Chenamos and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - K- OBEQON
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