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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (March 30, 1884)
4-7 ri.-T'srjMK?ir " m ffce JHunj gtonan. ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY MAltCH SO188J AJUERICA A HUGE ""JELLY FISH.'I- Beb-Admikaij Rogers, in a letter recently -read in the United States senate, makes the above comparison. He says we-bavenot.a breech-loading gtui in any of our,sbips nor upon any of our forts, nor caii we make one of more thau,six inches' calibre in the country. Therefore, "vitb. bur 7,000 miles of seaco'asre make a very prominent mark, but woulcUbepo'wer less to strike back if assailed. The letter -was.bronght.out by the proposi tion to build seven new steel cruisers, which has.passed the senate. It pro Tides for one cruiser of 4,500 tons, one of 3,000 tons, a dispatch vessel of 1,500 tons, two heavily-armed gun boats o'flOtdnsrone gunboat of 750 tonsana'one j?f J00 tons, a steel ram, a cruising torpedbbbat, and two harbor torpedo Toats. The cost of these seven cruisers, with the four-ordered in 1882, of which the Chicago is the most prom inent, and the completion of the double-turreted monitors, will be less than that 'of fw5 of the first-class iron-cladsof England or Ttaly. While our government" is thus proceeding with such close economy, England, France and Germany are steadily en larging their gunmaking and steel shipbuilding facilities, and Krupp is now constructing a gigantic steam hammer, to cost $2,500,000. If it were entirely clear in what di rection the nation could with the most wisdom proceed for the efficient strengthening of the navy, there can be little doubt but that the public sentiment would not only sanction a much larger expenditure than the completion of these new cruisers calls for.'butvould earnestly impose upon congress the duty of prompt action. As it is, however, the cruisers now under way have been so severely criticised as to awaken a feeling of public distrust concerning the advis ability of proceeding further in the same way. The vessels now building were said to be only experimental, but the question arises whether the new ones in contemplation are 'also of the same character, and, if so, whether we needhave so many exper iments under way at the same time. The president has a very happy cabinet family. To a man they are all in favor of the nomination of their chief as the next Eepublican nomi" nee for the presidency. Mr. Lincoln is so enthusiastic on the subject that he would call out the army to-mor row for him if it were lawful to do so, and if it would procure liun-JLTxlele-gate in addition to the large number he already possesses. Mr. Chandler, the secretary of "the navy, would gladly man every old Lulk in the service if it would strengthen the great Arthur boom. And so on of Mr. Folger, of Mr. Brewster, the ac complished attorney-general; of Mr. Gresham, Mr. Teller and Mr. Freling huysen, who has just won so great a diplomatic' triumph over Bismarck and the English government. Mr. Arthur is more fortunate in this re- speot than Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Chase aud Mr. Seward were presidential "aspirants" in his cabinet. Mr. Bris tow "boomed his little boom" in the cabinet of General Grant The shadow of Mr. Blaine rose behind President Garfield. Before him Mr. Hayes had Mr. Evarts. The country is all the happier that there is not a candidate in the cabinet The Canaflian authorities are -worried over the problem of how to in duce half a million of their country men who crossed the boundary to our. hiippy shores to return. If our northern neighbors are wise they will give up this hopeless task. No Cana dian who has lived under the out stretched wingsof the eagle for any length of time'edn be persuaded to place himself again uuder the cold paws of the lion. If the Canadians are unhappy without their American ized brethren the best thing they can do is to come over and join them. We sincerely .sympathize with Cana da. Let her come into the union and get thawed out. . tiS The evidence seemed overwhelm ing against Edward Johnson, a col ored man on trial for burglary in 33a tavia, Ohio. His trial had lasted four days, and the audience" in court thonghtJiinvsare to be convicted. He asked permission to speak, and talked forty-five minutes. He fairly tore to pieces ttfcilite'afrfwtwork of evi dence, pSpttr raostof the, jurors in tears, a3$$ the courtirpftvated the auffifcaftfe; and "made aivfcto which tcjnnnapjii.ay; no paraaeiW eiaqasflce&jjtfethe days of.,Chiftf-Rftd -Jacket.-He-Avas-f, itmuLmmmzMm$, chemicals, toilet OMagieito block inthe way of ; fcrttofiRi ajoncy ot xne Doratic possikUflleWiftlft- didates. Give the 6ld men a chance. Utttyt ojJtnjm-f-mvt TvsaoA . The QW!tnl3'feefir'rneIMf Confederates are doine more in rt. unite the Rw.Knna VioIAH8fHjLyKM ticians of "wWuS! ..wUu JfiiIJCilJ TO EKafAKD is in. finitely worse mi tempest tft tliA T)mnpmnTf aapyyfeartMiaorl to o tts&M a It is tM Xop&-Mt. let his mdMiip un presidential ekction. b -nJi iha ." XEW TO-DA Notice. THERE WILL BE A STOCKHOLDERS' rapetinR-uf the Point Adams Tk-s. Co.. at their office In Upper Astoria, on Saturday April 6th. By order of the president. JU1I 1SI1YE, .W.T.CHUlTER. Sec'ty. Notice to Contractors. UNTIL APRIL 5. at 12 o'clock, the undcr ieiimI will te elve sealed bid for a duelling huu?to heerecu-d forMr. C Boel Jing. Plans and specifications cau be seen at my office. C. "V. LEICR. Architect, Wednesday, April 2, 11 A. M. At HeldeK's Auction Boeas. BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART Carved In High Relief rom GENUINEC ARRARA MARBLE, (the Finest Marblo In the W-rld). Exported from the STUDIOS hi ITALY direct to SAN FRANCISCO. I have received a small conMimraent from San Fnutciscoof the at) ve mentioned splen did works of art. There are only thirteen piece-, in all, and J shall submit tliem for public competition to those who can appreciate-truly artistic work. Every article is guaianteed to be genuine Italian marble. Nothing of the kind has ever before been offered mthU city at Public Auction, aud ..muaoiy never win ue again The articles 1 p,iir Massive GravMarbh'Va9es,helght32in 1 White Marble Vases " 27 I " 18 1 " - " IB" 2 . Urns " " 20" 1 Elegant " " Ep rgne " 25 " .2 Handsome Card Receivers. Thejioods are now on exhibition at my store and must be seen to be apnieckited. K. C. IIOLDCV. td Auctioneer. A Private Carriage CAN BE PROCURED AT ANY HOUR by sending order to Occident Hotel oi B. F Stet ens & Co.'s store . Passengers ud baggage taken to morning boats. .Ready at all titties. Promptness aud Satisfaction G nana teed. . F. D. BLAKE. House for Rent. NEW nOUSE JUST BUILT, OPPOSITE Post Oflke, comer Benton aud Chena mus streets. Appl to H. B. PARKER. BEST LATTNDBY. Corner "Washington aud Concomly Street. Astoria, Oregon. Sing Lee Proprietor. ASTOKIA, Feb. 3d, 1JS4. The bearer. Sing Lee has had considerable expe ience in tar nest L mndrles on th Pa- Inc co.ist, and cm be well -ecominended by those wh' hav patronized him since he commenced business here. m28 lm S. A. HILL. ' Seining Ground for Rent. IN FRONT OF B. C. KINDRED'S CLAIM, near -Fort Stevens. Enquire on the premises or of C. A. May, Astoria. m23-lm FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer N. P. JOHANSEN, - - Master Will leave for TILLAMOOK, on "When Freight Is Offered, (Weather permitting.) IOR SAILING DATES AND PARTICU V law apply to J. G. HUSTLER, Mam street Whart, Astoria : AIJ.EN A- LEWIS. Portland ; J. L. STORY Tillamook. Astoria and Coast Transportation Company. ATA MEETING OF DIRECTORS. nELD cL Marcu 23, an assessment of fifty dollars per share was levied on the capital stock, payable on or before April 5, 1BS1. E. A. NOYES, Sec'y. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. T MRS. GEO. KILLER'S, NEXT DOOR A. to Wesion Hotel. Notice. -J"HE STEAMER FLEETWOOD, WILL 1 not receive freight for way ports, ou and after this dale. Astoria, Or.. March 19th, 1SS1. B. F. STEVENS & CO., CITY BDOK STORE. Have Jim revlvd a ivanunoth stock of Books. The jeuiu: and old, rich and poor can all be accommodated. AGENTS FOR THE Kranlrli A, Kuril and .WandwfVIdt d Xotnl I'iaiiOMnnd Western Vtt tazc Organ. Orders for all Kin-Is of Music or Instru ments will be prompt) v filled. B. F. STEVENS & CO. Boat Building. JOS P. LEATHERS Formerly OTrAiniti Frchen'a Michin Shot IS BUILDING FIRST-CLASS OAT3 IN the Miop formerly occupied bv M. John son on C 'iicotnlv street, one blook west of Hansen Bros Mill. Model, .Material and Malih FIrxt-cl.-iMt. - - SODIDGOED. .12.. tT-E W E-IrttT BRA dEI-ETH. Scarf Pins. Chains, Watches, 31LVSRWARE, Of everj' description. The finest stock of .Tawelry In Astoria. rseAU goods warrantedarepresonted GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. W. E.DEBIENT & CO. OrtTCXGrGrlSXS. ASTORIA, - - OREGON . - Carry in Stock, XUJl ina ,d and :ANCY ARTICLES. iptions carefully Compounded Presc H. D. GRAY, ?iTAT t anrretaJJ dealer in. GROCERIES, FLOUR, AHD FEED &$&, Wood, Etc. KmrAK, ISirt ay. tei M -ffikiMrCEMENT. ;F Hi V" it vnltrun WW S. ZllWlf l!f1f v7ewr- i.itcsfto whxme on reason .-ibJe termsr- 'JW31 of Bettonst Lton stlaet. Astoria Special Auction Sale Ortfw. YOR Finest Groceries, FOAED & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. ""A- NEW SLIP Jost Finished In Rear of Store. PHOTOGRAPHS! PHOTOGRAPHS! Instantaneous Photographs ! The late and new style dry plate Photo graphs are made (Lilly at the Astoria PMoppl GaUerj, Cor. of Benton and Squeinoqua Streets, Opposite the Court Hnu.se. Children's Pictures A SPECIALTY. AND 8ATLSFACTION GUABANrEED S. B. CROW. $67,000,000 Capital ! Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, A2rt COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Represent ng a Capital of $67,000,000 A. VAN DUSEN. Attent. B. S. Worsley, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT ""Office and Ware Rooms on Squemoqua Street, next door to comer of Olney. Advancements made on Consignments No Clinree fur littorage of Good BANKING AND JNSJJRAHCE ! I. W. CASE, Broker, Banker, and Insur ance Agent, ASTORIA, - OREGON. OFFICE HOURS : From 9 o'clock A. M. until 3 o'clock P. M. INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. TUB UNDERSIGNED WOULD UE spectfully inform the citbens of Astoria and vicinity that he will pay interest on dallv deposits and balances, from this date until further notice. I. W. CASE, Banker. March Gth, 1SS1. Drugs and Chem icals Prescriptions carefully compounded Day or Night. CHAS. A. MAY, New Store, New Stock Toys, Fancy Goods. Tobacco and Cigars. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS A FINE ASSORTMENT. Squemoqua street, next door to theEranlre Store. bu-cir BOAT BUILDING, R. M. LEATHERS Has reooened his boat shon. r-er Ari Ferchen's, footof LaFajetie sueet. and Is preparea 10 turn oat FIRST-CLAbS BOATS. AI1 WORK GUAKAATEED. Oregon Paint and Varnish Works, Manufacturers of Paints, Yarnisl aril Lacper. Any shade mixed and ground to order. C. F. FARS(K & Co.. P.O. Bor 148. Portlands Or. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET By the Xljcfet. Dxy, Week or Muntttk WITH OR WITHODT BOAKD, With use of Parlor. Library and all the con 4 J. E. THOMAS, y DRUGGIST Pharmacist, s IS AST0R!A,o A a & 1 0 7 1 torts oz a nome. Terras reason&oie. Apply to MRS. E. C. HOLDEN , Cor. Main aud Jefferson Sis You Are Sure to be Suited " AT TIIE Leading Furniture House OF ASTOBIA. CHAS. HEILBOBN. F i B j N ! I i T f U j E i FOE THE .- Hall, Office, Library,; -Parlor, Chamber and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHERRY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We are without a doubt showing the Large9t and Mo3t Complete line of CHAMBER SUITS in this city, unequaled in Design, Work manship and Finish. " ".- We Carry a"n IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs and Colors in Body, Roxbury, and Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys, Extra Supers Columbia Transportation Company. FOR oRxiurii. FAST TIME 1 THE POPULAR STEAMER FLEE "Which has befen refitted ror the comfort of passengers will leave "WIlsou & t'tnier's Uoi k eveiy Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A.M. arriving at Portland at 1 P.M. . Returning leaves Portland every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A. M. arriving at Astoria at 1 P. M. J5y-Au add'tlonaltrlp will be made on Sunday of Each Week, leaving Tortland at U oV!oi:k Sunday Moraia?. Pasieners bj this route connect at Kal.nua for Sound ports. THE SEW IlOKBL Opposite the Parker House. Headquarters for the Youug and tlie Old. Dooki Musical Instruments. Toys Sta tionery and Novelties of Every Description. All the Lending Publication of the Daj Ask to be shown the Clariona, the latest novel of mechanical Ingenuity. J. W. RUDD0GK, Practical Plumbing in All Its Branches. Steam and Gas Fixtures, A Complete .Stock of First-cl-iss Material. All Work Guaranteed. Offlco and Shop on Cass Street, rear or Cfce'i bank, Aitorla, Oregon. ' GEO, GANSZ, DEALER IN Freih and Cured Meats. SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY. 3fext Door to John Rogers' Central Market. THE CELEBRATED Foley Springs. PETER 31UNEY. Manager. mness celebrated medicinal JL Spring situated in Lane County, uregen, are iinequa'ed for the cure of Catairlial at fectins, itheumatbim, and Djspepsla, as th.'usanda throughout the Northwest will attest Every care Is given invalids and those who seek the beseftts of the waters Carriages leaf- the St. Charles Hotel, Eu-. zene City, every Wednesday and Saturday, dlrMt for the Springs. KOVELTY TI jtf the OewYorkNoveltO STORK! F U B N I T tT B E and Ingrains. FAST TIME ! OOD U. B SCO IT. President. PETER BLANKHOLM, Dealer in FIKE CIGARS, IMPORTED AXD DOM ESI 1C. THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO. SJIOKEHS' ARTICLES. Cox. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria. COAL! COAL! The Oregon Improvement Co. Xow have for sale at the new Bunkers. SEATTLE COAL For Domestic use, clean, $j.50 per toiiol 2240 lbs. For steam use, average. 8P.50 perion of 2,240 lbs. For Steam use, screenings. $4.50 per ton of 2.210 lbs. Also constantly on haud First-class Cumberland Coal For Blacksmith use, at market rates. E. A. NOYES, Jan20-3m Agent. THE EEST . IS TIIE Royal Brand. Flour Mauufactmed by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Ii of Superior Qualltv. and is Endorsed by nil who ilm: it. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & TIIOMPSOX Sole As?cut rr Astoria. ASTORIA LIQTIOR STORE, AUG. PANIELSON, - - Proprietor Kebullrnnd Itffittod Thronshout. The Hest of WISEM. LlQrortjS, AXD CIGARS For a Good Cigar, call for one of. "Danielson's Best." Comer West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria. no-Rm The Gem Saloon. The Popular Resort for Astorians. FOR THE finest of Wines and Liquors J: .' i . Goto theJtSE JISALOON. ALEX.CAiIPBELL, PEOFEIETOR. Jir4fc FRAJVK L. Fresh Fruits FANCY GROCERIES. TEK apply to ihe Captain, or to EMPIRE STORES RE-OPENING 1 Fine Goods - Reduced Prices Ladies desirous of procuring Goods unequaled in Style take pleasure in Stock SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS. IK THE GENTS' FTOHISHnfG DEPASTMENT, Everytliing is Complete and of the best. PEAEL BROS. John dealei: Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Vare. A Geieral Assortment of . HOUSEHOLD GOODS. ARent" for Uagee Stores and Eimtk, The Best in the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand, .'ob work dono In a workmanlike manner PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chennrans Street, A'ext to C I. Parker's Store. ASTORIA - - QREQOy, THE NEW MODEL OsJf&t.r v?!CFff;h it. KtetfiBt,E$Si ffciB J J i-ZT I "te - A FUILI. STOCK Two doors east of Occident Ilotel. M. OLSEX. ft" J. OUbTAPaON. MAR I . EALERS IN TE& FURNITURE S BEDDING. Coriier. Mutn-tmd Mqticmoritia Htreets. Astoria, Oresea. WMDOW SHADES AKD TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC. A CompSi'te Stoclc. ' PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. i ix kij.is f rrissriTrRK rkbmirkd at TiRisnEi. LESS THAN CObT ! A Large and Complete Stock THAT IS TO BE SOLD ! AT TEE SIGN OF The Golden Shoe, On Squemoqua Street. A Complete Assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES Of the FINEST QUALITY, and at 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. ABVOil, Agent. PARKER. -i Vegetables STEAltlEB CLARA PARKER EbenP, Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAE II. B. PARKER. and rinish will examining our of ontgomery, i- RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF H E, R. HAWBB, AGENT CALL AND EXASHNE IT, YOU WILL BE PI.EASED. E. R. HAWES is also agent for the Bail patent Ciiinj Stove ,& And other first-class stoves. Furnace "Work. Steam Fit-j-Intis. etc.. a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTOKrA, OREGON . A. JOHS90X. N OLSEN & CO. THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. SMy patent Trimmer to cut WaU Paper will he tuiiud convenient to my patrons. WI, EDGAR, Dealer In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettu Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. ASTORIA Brewery Beer Saloon. The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass. Hot Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A. M The best of Liquors and Cigars on band. A deservedly popular place of social resort. GEO.HILLEE. t Kr-", - "- 5