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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1884)
ZmtK!F-Sfl3t!4gS - m & Site gaily gM&man. ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY. M A1ICH 7. l&W WANTED A MAX AND A POLICY. It the leaders of tbe two great par ties were permitted to declare their necessities frankly, they would adver tise political proposals for ISii about as follews: WANTHD-A MAXiT7 NTH- V M and a podcv fun ii and a p.dicv fui 1684. " llbal. BEPDBLICANISM.l DEMOCRACY. We are now within three months ot the Republican nomination for presi dent and four mouths of the Demo cratic nomination, without any marked concentration of sentiment in either party-on any particular can didate or any particular policy. At no time during the last half century has a national contest presented such an aspect within a few months of the presidential tominations. There has always been some sharply defined is sue to crystalize opposing parlies, and, as a rule, a strong if not over balancing concentration of senti ment in favor of men. Now there is no man, no policy on either side, and both are groping in the dark. Strong men who would be candidates, dare not venture to the front, as it is the deac line that draws the deadly fire of the vigilant sentinels of all pretender.- and leaders with favorite policies foi their respective parties, shiver in the rear because the field is against auj one achieving the distinction of form ulating a party policy. If each of the groat parties had a policy, it would formulate and assert itself; but they have none, and the scattered hosts are wisely jealous oi policy-tinkers. If each party had a man, the man would lead without dis pute, but they have none, and no one is strong enough to enter the arei,a and wrestle for the leadership. Blaine is strongest on the Republican side and Tilden is strongest on the -Democratic side, but if either boldl entered the presidential race, ht would be hopelessly beaten in a fort night The dark-horse brigade and the lightnh g-stroke expectanL would all agree on the only thiu they could bring within sight of hai mony to slaughter the head mai. and they would riot in his blood be fore the moon would wax and wane And equally united and vindictive hostility would be exhibited against any leader of either side who attempt ed to dictate a party policy. Morri son tried it with his boasted fret trade invention, and he is now in i minority in his party, in his commit tee and in the house of which he it the proclaimed leader. Blaine tried it in an awkward improvement tf Barker's surplus distribution tom foolery, and he has been hiding as a presidential candidate ever since. This remarkable want of both pol icy and leadership in the two great parties which must soon lock horns hi a national struggle, is not accident. It iB the natural, logical result of the positive absence of a living issue to divide the parlies. Their old issues are all irrevocably settled. Tie questions of war have passed into history, never to be disturbed no mat ter who shall rule hereafter. Some of the once active Republican leadeis. who were great twenty years ago, but who have been bourbonized by pro tracted power, have been trying to gather up the tatters of" the blood shirt, but they are so utterly rotten that they won't hold together to be flaunted into the face of the nation. Sherman and Mahone are making that experiment and winning the con tempt of the naticn as their just re ward. Arthur is hesitating over vari ous theories of Stalwart reorganiza tion, but even the Stalwart chieftains are slow to respond. Blaine sees safety in retreat and Edmunds, wisest of presidential pickles next the wind, courted the positive Stalwart wing bj deolaring for Grant in 18S0, and courts it now by intimating a prefer ence for Arthur. The Democrats have tried the slogan of "historic justice" to galvanize life into the Tilden element; they have exhibited Morrison and McDonald on the free trade flying horse, and fusiladed Randall, "Wallace and Hancock from the liberal incidental protection lines, but both sides have feebly skirmished and retired because to advance was inevitable disaster. There is no man, no party, on either side. The tariff was once the hope of the Republicans and it promised well. When Carlisle and Morrison captured the Democratic House, they dreamed the dream of a free trade national victory, but before their ehout3 of triumph had died away, they were halted by the protests to the point of revolution, from East and West and North and South. Had the policy that Carlisle and Morrison believed to have triumphed in the organiza tion of the House, been forced upon the Democratic party, the Republi cans would have had their policy created by Democratic insanity, and any man they might happen to blun der upon as a candidate would be elected; but the Carlisle-Morrison free trade policy is as dead as a party policy, as are the ghastly mum mies of Egypt, and now both parties are topographically surveying the tariff issue to find a safe po sition near it from which to give! battle. The Carlisle-Morrison free! trade advance not only called out the organs of industry to protest on ! the Democratic side, but it called out & moft aggressive free trade Re publican diversion over presented -the history of tbe paiiy; and nov. Republicans dare not any more pr . claim a distinctive protective policy than the Democrats dare declare al distinctive free trade policy. Both are now taking lessons in artful dodg ing on the issue, and the tariff is un likely to be a positive factor in the presidential battle. There is no man, no policy, on either side to lead the great battle, and tliero arc only a few months left to create them. Czak Alexander is not alone in his uncomfortableness. Emperor Wil liam looks at his scars and is uneasy. Emperor Francis Joseph thinks of his stabbed policemen and worries. Umberto has the railroad lines care fully watched iv hen he travels, and little Alfonso stops practical joking now and again to ask if the conspira tors have been kept otT the back stairs. Queen Victoria, having em balmed the memory of John Brown in red morocco, is going on a little holiday trip; but she is to slip off like a smuggler without announcement, and a convoy ot m2n-of-war will hover around to ward off the possible torpedo. These royal personages give themselves a great deal of bother for some empty honors. Let them come to Astoria and grow up with the country. Pein-ce Napoleox's French ad mirers and supporters held a meeting in Paris recently, at which resolu tions were adopted demanding that the constitution be revised so that tbe right of electing the chief magis trate shall be restored to the people, together with a constituent assembly. Plon-Plou and his friends evidently lack inventive genius. The scheme they propose calls up unpleasant memories the coup d'etat of the third Napoleon, and tho plebiscite absurdities and frauds. Plou-Plon should go out west and become a cow buy. He is wasting precious time if ;here is any real grit in him. It is better to be a western cattle king than a European monarch. The members ot tho Portland Con gregational church have endorsed jheir pastor in his refusal to compel nembers of his church to sign a pro fession of faith, which gives the iforesaid members considerable lati- ude in the matter of belief. INirntol UN lirrlJilHo I 31HE rNDElt'IGMII) VOULD KE 1 siefti"ul. infonu ;t.t ciii'eiis of Astoria itd iciuity that he wilt pay interest .n lai deposits susd b.i.juces, from this d.tte autil further notice. i. w.casi:, li..nl;r. Man-li C h, 1?8 . Notice To The Public. 2UIISIT. GIVE NO I CE THAT THE i partnership cus iii between the I'ort tnd unit Alio :.i at ei'on compii y lm jt b-en dis-ohd, any Mat mnit to tin outran imt wlUist ihdinjr. 'Hie punhcatnm if ihe notice ucenihu al eed dissolulinn lot b.-lug authorized oy the Astoria bniiich if tho societv. N. GILMOUlt. C-:it Pr. .. 'tmliiauch. Notice to Coniraclors. OFFICE AbTOR'A ASD COAST TRANS ponailon LVmpanv Astoria, 0eon, .l.irch 4th 13P4 St iled oid w 111 '.e nree.v d until Sntu'day. lie 15th Inst., at thi ofllce for the iims'ruc loii ot tlili:il of a vi.ssrl lu!! riuedout.ie qhouin oinnnsioiis : U8 feet over :dl.u5'.t feet beans 914 feet h ild ; for i he :iboo eoni j i- us per plans and siocl.icatlun on flle at tins otli . The directors reserve the right to reject .inv ami ail bi . liitb should be addressed to J. W. HUMK. 1'iest., dtd Astoria Oregon. Chiru:eys, Carpels and Windows CLEANED. Genera! Jobbing. Al! w ork done with Promptness and Di-patch. AIAIti IX SIVhltTSEX, At Pt B'.anktiohu'.s corner Olney and -quemtMpias ieet-. vrood Yard. jTNTii. FinrruEii notice xni: asto- U ria Wood Vaid. limy's lok. foot of Jtrnon strei-t. will .sell wood at the lollmv- .ng pre -sand delhi'r wherei'er ihe trtv!s re planked, beiwven Trulllngei'.s Mill ami J'tSrlrn's Hotel, b.c . to Astor street : Sroeu Alder. 2-cu! f-l CO ptr cord. Iou-z53 75 ry do do l 7' do do 00 ii ulleiule'l: do , ,-J) do do 3 75 Wry do do Ti do do 4 00 iieenlteach do J"i do do 100 Sreen Fir do 1 75 do do 4 uu )iy Fir do 5 00 do do -1 Si Ejura Maple a Jtt S. Itmiis do C O0 do do u 2 Vine 31aple ami S. limbs do 5 75 do do 5 00 Wood of AH Kinds Hy tbe Scow load ut REDUCED RATES. J 51. I. GitAV Astoria. February 1st. I8fc4. Npcci:tl Xotit'c. Owing to .evrc wath r and increased expense, an additional eluuge of2 outs a ord on sawed wood will bo made till further notice. For Sale. gjlIVE HUNDRED CORD DRY niOI 8. hick Wuod, which I will flehvor at the 'louses of customer!? for .? I a cord. . Drayingor all kiuos done .it reasonable -ius. IL R. MA!OX. LESS THAN COST ! A Large and Complete Stock THAT IS TO BE SOLD ! AXTIIE SIGX 01' Tl. On Sqyemoqua Street. A Complete Aesoit incut of BOOTS AND SHOES Of the FINEST QUALITY, and nt GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Ladies' and Children's Shoes A SPECIALTY. If You Want a BARGAIN Do Not Miss This Opportunity. THESE GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT DEAL LESS THAN COST. ' I. J. ASTOJLD, Agent.- PIANOS AND O RG-ANS SMJILL MUSICAL lSTRUME OF ALL KINDS. FINEST VIOLIN STRINGS; Piano, and Organ Instructor -CKLEBKATED STECK & OABE PIAIOS i -CSED B President ot United States" 'Governor of Oregon," ftstoria Musical Society. Mrs. J. W. Conn, of Astoria, And olher prominent persons. P:ano- a!.i oiyausof inan leading makes. wlio'esnle and rr tall. Including CELEBRATED TABER ORGANS. AM WO.VMKKFUI. LITTLE GIANT STECK PIANO Largest House on This Coast. GAKDKJSR Bros., 165 First St., Portland. Oregon. Drugs and Chemicals. T tii ' DRUGGIST f$ Asm sr . . trz lacist. ASTORIA. id Prescriptions carefully compounded t Pav or Tvlpht- HANSEN BKOS. ' f r it , ,n rtrtnn rinrnnu I oAbn ANU UUUK rAUIUIiY,! . ,. -..-. A full stock of homo manufactured good 'nuuil v on hand. Special Attention given to 0rders. All work guaranteed lC!t"l. VSTOUIA. Your patronage so-1 Oregon CANNERYMEN i ! PACIFIC METAL WORKS Iinporter- and il-uuf icturers ul "WHITE METALS. Canners' Solder a Specialty, StKp Lead, for Leading Lines, Plate Zinc, for Cutting Acid, Bar Copper, Pig Lead and Pig Tin. 48 Xorth second St.. Portland, Oi-. LIS A- 117 HrtSt., Naa PranclKco. CM fornia. BANKING. AND INSURANCE ! I. W. CASE, Broker, Banker, and Insur ance Agent, ASTORIA, - OREGON. OFFICE HOURS : From 3 o'clock A. 11. until 3 o'clouk F. M. $87,000,000 Capital ! Liverpoc-2 and London and Globe. IIorth British and Mercantile Cf London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, AD COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of S67,000,000. A. VAN DUSKN. AupiiU FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer X. P. JOHAKSEX, - - Maittr Will leave for TILLAMOOK, ou TTIicn Freight Is Offered, (Weather permitting.) I?OR SAILING DATES AND PARTICU r lars apply to J. G. 1IUSTLEK. Ala-n st-et Wharf, Asteria: A LI EN LEWIS. vviland ; .1. L. STOIIY Tillamoidc. J. H. D. QUAY- WnoiiyUe and retail dealer In. SBOCEBIES, FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, ttr. LIME, SAND, AND CEMENT. Jmeralstorasoand-Wliarfaae jii rearon Vtile K-nns. bo ?ot of Bei ton street. Astoria rfeon. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET Sly the Xislit. Dy. Week or 3Zontli ATTn OR WITHOUT BOAR!, With use of Parlor. Library and all ihe com forts of a home. Tims reasonable. Apjrfy to MR-. E. C. HOLDEN. Cor. Main and JrfTefeou. Sts. FOR SALE. IN LOT? TO SUIT. FR M 5 ACRES TO 40 acre tract In S. W. corner of Chas. Stevens D. C. Tlile perfect. For particu lars Inquire atofflceof N. I. Raymond. City .Hall ; or on the premises of O. L. Younj. Aatoxia, ot. 8d.U88. o A You Are Sure to be Suited' AT TflE Leaaing OP ASTOBIA. . OHAS. HEILBOKN. F XJ N I T TJ R FOR all, Office, Library, o KrLftAt Was -kjj-Sfcjp wBhtS4 sl . and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHERRY, ASH, AND MAPLE. "We are without a doubt showing- th" Largest and Most Complete Kate 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. AND LADIES' PRIVATE COMPANION FOR HOME TREATMENT. COMMON SENSE MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR FOR LADIES ONLY; Containing run information in reierenro to nil qusiton relating o iii-nimoi!. in- itatrtowiab!h"sextuiulldiht;iriiuti&innd ciijiy t iem-c v.-s In their vaiiiiim.pl:i- "' git-t lie..rs of Womai Imod ; written !u ' .an.! risht : tin point. It bu work' when til n p'are occupied by no o herbook.and te a couwlPli' library Ii. its- If. io lady howw. rs-i sit ve. wil tvrr reg t It-, i i-riis:il. It gives information whlci will make lif.-miTv pleasant, pive a likilierze 1 1 its eiiiojmeiit. i ake tho e hy wh ni lioii.e tleaaie pi zed, prize and .nj-vtlnm nkoine bur. ens now bo ne n thoe to whom .in, it Ives the eaos'S, symptoms :ind in-aiir.ent witn nr script o.s for every discasi -ecu iar to thespl.re foi wbieh it Is de-ign-d To tbo-e who hae unlnti nth nallj l jgimniiii'is or b re kles isre ard of the divine. !.iw f health in ide theiiisevi wrech d in life by sickness, n suiting f om any of tee varii us form-, of we. k eves. whldi fmlow m 'he tiam o won an!ii d. we an unh-i.ailngly ami most eonfldei.tly iec mmtnd this bo.k:isout wh'Ch wdlgivey.iu tliea.vtc your necehMilen requreln order to eto' t.u to health ami hapi.inrs. Tbe wasb d hum t lie pale, wan i n ek. the listlcsn sunkei 'es, iheslowiy dmgg ng.stp. ihe"tt u nature' Is too oft. n seen hi our home, the GiUmi-sof this work .sincerely beli v tint .ill th-se reature-i mav be liaiucil, the fom lyaui routined and nluuiii the eheeks to bloom with rosecf health, the ec to suark wi.h life an 1 vivacity, the lig it. qub-iv s ep r -gained, nd th ei.ervat-i uatute restored. .'9v a simple home, ire itmeut and prec Iptiosas aid down in th s or'-c, and In th s be lli f, anl with ui earnest desire n ln-uefit the sulfering, and renew he.dtlt and h.n pi ? to titeaffltcird, ami to funilsbsuch iufoniiiulo i to tli.we now hi health. :.s ill enable th-in to retain It ana avoid th -e aiulcu!t!es, this book h:w been pre ared. Everv li valid diou d obtain a copv and tie.it HieuiMs ve. and no lady in he.h It ca:i afford to be without tanil thusiemaln In Ignorance or it prrulliii ete-laliiiiiiia id l'iru -live teaching It Ls reconimeudi d hy ma y eml ipnt lady physicians us a "sAFE CUIDE FOR TH-t:j-V Til h-uiiUnm -lv bound and IllUitraied. Sunt o wc u.d.l t i:nii. imiv. uuoii xeceipt cf Si.OO. Audress tue ROCHESTER PUBLISHING CO. Nos. 32, 33, and 33 Oaburu Block, ROC1IESTEK. X. Y. IILTI S TOI ! Opposite the Parker House. Headquarters for the Young and the Old. Books Musical Instruments. Toys Sta tionery and Novelties of Every Descil(.tiou. All tlxe Hcmllnsr Publications or tho Dny. Ask to be shown the Clarlona, the latest novel of mcch.uiicni Ingenuity. CALL AT ordan & Bozorth CROCKERY STORE And see the PATENT Lai Filler. Its Merits are ECONOMY, SAFETY, And Labor Saving. One of the Most Useful Inventions of the Age. ALSO IN STOCK. THE Best Coal Oil IN THE MARKET. Tor Sale in any Quantity from oneQuart so a-15-gollun Urrel. To Whom It May Concern. JfMHS 13 TO GIVE NOTICE THAT I X hsive 1'oucht th solntne gtouud com- iiri'ilns what K known as "Tlio Ho"r Biek" on the Columbia river, and have a deed for the property from the Stale of Oregon, and nil nnrtl5 ntt hpribv uHniPd not to flIl Or I i semo on inat grouna wunnui my rtpniMou i' . HAMUELOUVEB. Astczla, ebraary 28, lew. jy TUE . BwYorkNovely STOKE X Furniture House u R N I T U R E THE Parlor, Chamber PHYSICIAN itnin. run im mui l. i cue iaiK'f still iume;whlelt ill t-ert Inly n II. vc man; II e lias proved almost if not Quite. a fai PETER BLANKHOLM, Dealer In STBTE CIGARS, IilPORTED AND DOMESTIC. THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO. H.1IOKERS' ARTICLES. Cor. Squetnoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria. Jast Kcccivcd Ex Wall Walla 500 Tons Seattle Coal. COAL! COAL! The Oregon Improvement Co. Now have lor sale at the new Bunkers. SEATTLE COAL For Domestic use, clean, $7.50 per ton of 2.210 lbs. ForStenmuse, average. Sc.39 per ton of 2.240 lbs. For Steam use, screenings. $4.50 per ton of 2.2to lbs. Also constantly on hand Flrst-claxH Cumberland Coal For Blacksmith use, at market rates. E. A.NOYES. jan20-3m Agent. THE BEST IS THE o:o:s2-a.3E3sr!, i Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed by nil who UMiit. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Sole AgcntK fur Astoria. THE CELEBRATED Foley Springs, PETER RUNEY. - - - Manager. m HFSR CELEBRATED MFDICINAL fl. S mg-situated in L.ane uount , iret n. are uurqua ed for th cure of Cata rl.al ai- iectinns, iineuniaiiym. :mn uspepiia, as th usai.ds tbnughout the Northwtst will atte-a. Ev-ry care is riven invalids ana those I wn gppjj tne Veneflts -f the waters rurriure leav the St Charles Hotel. Eu- :"ne City, every Wednesday and Saturday, llrect for tae Springs. FRANK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. "" .-TFTgSSSMM f ISilgdi? CLAIM PARKER TEK apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE STORES RE-OPENING 1 Fine Goods - ReducedPrices 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. THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. Two doors east of Ocldent Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON. John Jk, Montgomery, -DEALKR Tin,Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Eanges The Best in tbe market. 1'iumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. tscssmamamaammmmmmammammm PLUMBING, bAb FITTING, AND CANNERY , Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Cbeoamns Street, A'ext toC L Parker's Store. a.svoRza.. "l'J."L'C"Jl"j.'y. M. OL3EN. J. OUSTAFdOS. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. EALERS IN S? FURNITURE Ss BEDDING. Corner Slain and Squemoqna Stre-ets. Astoria, Oressa WINDOW (SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPE8 ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. xi.i. niTSiys of nmwrnnRE repairft aii vinisHFD. YOTT CAN TAKE THE CAKE! And by Bujingltat F. B. ELBERS0N?S SEASIDE BAKERY You will be sure that It is worth taking. Eveiy Varltt of Fine Cakes and Confectionery Special Inducements For the Holiday Tmde. Candies, Christmas Tree Trim mings, Etc. The Best Quality of Delivered every Morning SEASIDE BAKERY, P. 15. FX BE R ON. Proprietor, -Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron chltb Immediately relieved by bhiloh'a Cur. SoIdbyW.E. Dement. $? -5 PARKER. $ Vegetables Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK H. B. PAKKFJL RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF Ea Mm BAWB&I AOENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOI7 WILL BE PLEASED. E. R. HA WES Ls also agent tot tbe Ml patent Cootim Store H And other flrst-clasa stores. Furnace Work Stemm Fit iaifa. etc, & specialty IV- WORK X. JOH2(BON. California Exchange The best of California and Foreign Wines and Liquors Kept Constantly on Hand Domestic and Forelga Clears ? the best Brand. NATIONAL BREWERY BEER. On Concomly between Bnton and Lata- tte streets. lm GEOEGE GOBUEE I. W. CASE,- IMPORTEK AND WHOLESALE AND HX TAIL DEALSB IB &E1RAL MBCHAH11ISI foraar Cheaamus and Cms itxeeta. ASTORIA - . - OKMO 4-r ,