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zv tThe flaUg gitoratt. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY- APIUL 5. 18S1 COXCEXTIiA TED ESEIIGY AXD FORCE. The recent discoveries concerning the possibilities involved in the sue- cessful manipulation of coal, are be coming more interesting as experi ment after jexperiment demonstrates that in the coal measures of the "world lie force and energy, color, light, heat, chemical and other potentialities of nature. It is but a few years ago that a German chemist succeeded in dis tilling from coal tar a substance which produced a beautiful blue color on treatment by chloride of lime. Later on the chemist was able to distill at different degrees of heat a number of different substances which, by n variety of treatment, yielded different beautiful shades of color, and more recently an English scientist devised a method by whioh this distillation, which had previously been an affair, of the laboratory, could be.casried on so as to be com mercially " profitable. The first products of this work "were seized upon with avidity, as they were found admirably adapted to take the place of animal -and vegetable dyes. The work, once started, was rapidly fol lowed by a suceession of able and practical chemists. The effect of their disooveries was speedily shown in the enormous reduction that took place in the price of the manufactured coloring matter. Thus, at the outset this aniline was sold at the rate of about SS per pound, but by degrees that price has been reduced to 60 or 70 cents in Europe, while the price of the coal tar has been increased from 80 cents "to $15 per ton. But it is not alone in the utilization of coal that the effect of this discovery haB been probably displaj ed. It has in a very few years brought about a revo lution in agricultural industry. It is only a few years ago that the cultiva tion of madder formed one of the im portant industries in France. It was of this substance that most of those dyes were made of which rod forms the basis. But the discovery and the cheapening of the price of aniline colors has brought about the enforced abandonment of this industry. The hundreds of thousands of acres that were formerly used in growing mad der have now been turned to other purposes. The merchants who made the sale of this article their chief occupation liave been forced to seek other branches of employment. In a less degree the same holds good of indigo and cochineaL It is predicted that the time is not far distant when the importation of indigo from India will be completely checked by the ohemical production of a similar ar ticle derived from coal tar. But it is not only in the coloring branch of in dustry that scientific development has taken place. The chemist has been able to distill from the same substance some of the most delicate essences, and perfumes. Vanilla, bit ter almond, strawberry, raspberry and other extraots can now be ob tained from this source quite as readily as from the fresh fruits them selves, while present researches would seem to indicate that the day is not far distant when almost very olass of known perfumery will be obtained from the Baroe source, and perhaps many others of which no one now living upon the world has any con ception. It may be asked how it is possible to obtain so many different substances from this one article coal tar. This is a question much more easy to ask than to answar. The best scientific workers seem to be al most" at a'loss to furnish an explana tion, and their experiments have been almost always directed, not in some well defined manner, but by chance discoveries, testing the product of distillation at various degrees of heat by a variety of chemical agencies, for the purpose of determining what re sults would follow. A late writer on this subject asserts what in substance has been said above, that the coloring matter, the extract and perfume are not manufactured by a combination of the chemicals used in the labora tory, but are by these agencies simply released from the imprisonment in which they have for so long a time slumbered. The bright reds, greens, blues and other colors whioh are pro duced from coal tar are the color ing matter which gave beauty and attractiveness to the vegetation in the prehistoric forests. The aromatio extraots are but the tastes of the fruits which grew at that time, and the perfumes only the released odor of flowers whioh grew millions of ages before there were human senses to appre ciate them. This hypothesis is suoh a surprising one that one max.be pardoned for, not accepting it all at once. It oarries man back to an in definite past and oonnects him close ly with the world at its earliest epooh. And, yet, jit this is not the solution of the question, it is impossible to say what the solutionis. It has not yet been found possible to make a defi nite chemical analysis of coal, from the fact, that under ordinary trea ment it resolves itself apparently into new forms, which are in all respects dissimilar from the original sub stance. The vast amount of close investigation that is being paid to this subject may in time develop new truths, but enough has alrsady been discovered to confirm the belief that in the possession of a great coal bed a country holds a mine of wealth of incalculable importance We have only just begun to appreciate the possibilities of a utilization of this wealth. The chemists, of our own, or of later generations may find that they can obtain from coal not only light and heat, but almost everything that man now obtains from the pro ducts of agriculture. Gek. Looak and Mr. Blaine or ' according to the latest political goo sip, what is. called "out." The great western statesman complains that he has bean deceived by his brother of Maine. The 'public, in the absence of definite information on the sub ject, will be loathe to believe stories of this kind. What could Mr. Blaine have promised to Mr. Logan? And, if he promised him anything, why should he have failed to pay his polit ical notes at maturity? Mr. Blaine is one of the most amiable of men. Mr. Logan is a great warrior. It is im possible to conceive of an estrange ment between the two statesmen with out a duel. But no challenge 'has been sent by either side. It would be sad to seo these two babes in the presidential woods scratching out each other's eyes. The matter of dairy products and the necessity of giving more attention to butter-making in Oregon fill a good deal of space in our exchanges. There is one important fact that is, as yet, so far as we know, not commented upon. The way to insure good sale for butter in this state or elsewhere is to make good butter. We hate the soil olimate and surroundings, but till ranchers learn that milk must be thoroughly removed from butter, and that cleanliness and care in making butter are as neoessary as the cream itself, Oregonians will send their money to far off localities, where the matter of care and attention to de tails is better understood and prac ticed. It has been always thought that onr own favored land offered the greatest inducements for emigration, but it is left to the town of Klinginberg in Germany to discount the most glow ing statement that any state coloniza tion society erer made. It is alleged that in that favored municipality there are no taxes, and such is the satisfactory condition of the c;ty fund that each voter receives an annual dividend of 822.50. This is even bet ter than can be done in Astoria. Though the fame of our Columbia river salmon is world-wide, yet there are a good many nooks and corners in this great republic as yet unsup- plied with this delicious fish. The Northern Psoifio railroad will in a great measure supply all existing de ficiencies in this respect. Apaet from the foot that the Standard gets full telegrams and thus keeps its readers well posted, it is noticeable that the editorials are original, and incisive, and alwajs treat of timelj topics. The senatorial committee on woman suffrage has reported favorably the resolution proposing that the consti tution be amended so as te give women the right of suffrage. It was Henry Clay who said he would rather be right than be presi dent: Blaine is credited with saying that he would rather be secretary of state than be president Is Montana the law prohibits a woman from marrying until she is eighteen years old, and a man oannot marry until he is twenty-one. HARBIKD. On the 3d hist , by Rev. J. M'Cormac, .miss Aima imnKiiiHu ami utto benur ing. CHAS,-A, MAY, New Store, New Stock To;. frlaiiQ Uoodfi, Tobacco and Cigars. FOREIGN ANt DOMESTIC FRUITS A FINE ASSOETMENT. Squemoqu i i reel, neit door to tlie Empire Sor. nlT-Cm Wood Yard. UVI 11. FURTHER NOTICE THE ASTO riaWood Yard, ('no's Dock, foot of Beui on street, will sell wood u the follow -lng pners auc deliver wherever the streets arc planked, between Trulllngcr's Mill and 0'lricnV Hotel, uae to Aator street : 'reeu Alder, 2-cut $i 50 per cord. Iens: $3 75 Dry do do tirnnemloTt do Dry do do Oreen Beach do Green Fir do Dry Fir do Eura Maple and S. limb lo Vine Maple 4 73 do do do 400 4 50 4T 4 7 4 73 300 do do do do do 5 75 400 400 4 00 425 do do do do 00 do do 5 25 do 3 00 and S. limbs do 3 75 do Wood of All Kinds By the 8cow load at REDUCED RATES. J. H. n.GKAY' Aftlorta. February 1st. 18St Progress In Astoria. We LEAD IN B08IKE8S ENTERPRISE M well -as In Superior Qualify .of Goods. In a feu davs there will be opened a branch of the Popular Astoria Bakery, In Connection' with a Candy Manufactory by i.P. CLASSEN, FORMERLY ON MAIN STREET. House to Let. TNQUIBE AT STONE DAVIDSON'S. FOR Finest Groceries, FOAED & A FULL LINK OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A- NEW SLIP Jus; Finished In Bear of Store. Fishermen's Headquarters. THE GENUINE Cape Ann O.Ied Clothing, OVERALLS COATS. HAT3. SHIRTS, OUM BOOTS. ETC. And a Complete Outfit, of Best Quality,, and at the LOWEST PRICE of any Establish ment la the city. F. A. STOKES & CO. Hare oponed a New Stock of A 1 Hoods In the store next door to Foard & Stokes, and Guarantee Satisfaction TO ALL CUSTOMERS. First Class Blacksmithing AT LOW RATES AT Gilbert Christiansen's HORSESHOEING Done on Scientific Principles by on Al Horseshoer who uu&r&ntee UOOD WORK. General Blacksmithing Done And SATISFACTION ASSURED, at His Shop, In rear of Aug. Danlelson's Saloon. PHOTOGRAPHS! PHOTOGRAPHS! Instantaneous Photographs I The late and new style dry plate Photo graph? aro made dally at the Astoria PMtpph Gallery, Cor. of Benton and Squemoqaa Streets, Opposite the Court House. Children's Pictures A SPECIALTY. AND SATISFACTION QUABANTBBD. S. B. GROW. THE CELEBRATED Foley Springs. PBTEB BUNEY. Manager. THESE CELEBRATED MEDICINAL Spring tltuated In Lane County, Oregon, areuuequ&'edforthe cure of Catarrhal af fection. Rheumatism, and Dyspepsia, as thousands throughout the Northwest will Erery care li glren Invalids and those who seek the benefits of the waters. Carriages leave the St. Charles Hotel, Eu gene Clty.trery Wednesday and Saturday, direct for the Springs. Ladies of Astoria ! Your attention is directed to the Fact that at Mrs. T. S. Jewett's FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. Is a Large and Ci-mplcte Stock of FINE GOODS, Comprising every variety of Faiey Wear, MlllUerj, Hats, BonneU, Lace, EBbroIdfrlea, Tie, Collars, Fichu, L- dies' Vaderwear, Chlldrea'a ClothM, Hwlerr, filom, Zephyri, Wonted, Etc., Of the Newest Styles, And GUARANTEED to be FIRST QUALITY, Staaaplag Done at Reasonable Rate. Dressmaking a Specialty. None but First -elais Assistant Employed. Squemoqua Street, two doors west of Cats. For Sale. FlVh HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM look Wood, which! wlO deliver at the houses of customers for S4 a cord. Drayln'of all kinds done at reasonable rates. R. R. MARIHN. TAX NOTICE. RESIDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT" NO. Jt. 9 are hereby notified that the taxes for the year 18S3 in said district are uqw due and payable at the office of Badollet &Co.. Upper Astoila. J. E. HIGGINS. Acting School Clerk. Astoria, February fl, 16W. Notice. THERE WILL BE-A STOCKHOLDERS' meeting of the Garibaldi Packing Co. , at the .Longshoremen's nail. No. 2. In this city, Saturday, April 5th. at 10 o'clock la the fore noon. By order of the President. CHAS. "WICKS HROM. Astoria. Or., April Sd, 1684. . Notice. 4 LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTfh IED rk. not to trust my wife, Bridget Gorman, on idt account, as i will not pay any bills contracted by her. P. GORMAN. Notice. THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WILL be held In the CountyCourt house, on Saturday evening, at 7 JO o'clock, for-the purpose of electing twenty one delegate to the County convention. a H. STOCKTON, O. J. TRENCH ARh. A. A. CLEVELAND. Precinct Committee. Istorla. Or., April 3rd. 18SI, Notice. THERE WILL BE A STOCKHOLDERS' meeting of the Point Adams Pfcg. Co,, at t heir office In Upper Astoria, ou Saturday April 5th. at I o'clock p. x. By order of the president, JOHN BOYE. " W.TtCHUTTBR, SeCty. A Good Chance. TOFFER FOR SALE THE OREGON MAR- JL ket and Saasace Factory, as my health win no aiiow ma 10 carry it on. This is good chance to buy a paying business. GS07GAN92. STOKES You Are Sure AT THE Leading Furniture House OP ASTOBIA. CHAS. HEILBORNc iMM t ad Tjf FOE THE Hall, Office, Library, Parlor and DINING ROOM, in WALNUT, CHEERY, ASH, AND MAPLE. We are without a doubt showing the Largest and Most Complete line of CHAMBER SUITS in this oity, 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. Columbia Transportation Company. FOR PORTLAKD. FAST TIME! THE POPULAR STEAMER FL11TWO O D Which has been refitted for the comfort of passengers will leave , Wilson & Fkher's Dock etery 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. -An additional trip will be made on Sunday of Each Week, leaving Portland at 9 O'clock Sunday M ornlajr. Passengers bj this route connect at Kalama for Sound ports. . U. B. SCOTT, President. THE ftEW YORK Opposite the Parker House. Headquarters for the Young and the Old. Books Musical Instruments, Toys bta- tlonery and Novelties of Every Description. All the Leading Fsibllcattous r the Day. Aak to be shown the Clarlona, the latest novel of mechanical Ingenuity. J. W. RUDDOCK, Practical Plumbing in All Its Branches. Steam and Gas Fixtures, A Complete Stock of First-class Matorial. All Werk Ganranteed. Office and Shop on Ca&3 Street, rear or Case's bank, Astoria, Oregon. THE FINEST BREAD IN THE CITY Made from the Finest Flour -AT- F. B. ELBERSON'S SEASIDE BAKERY ! FANCY CAKES AND CONFECTIONERY. Everything first class oad guaranteed. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET. AT MBS. GEO. HILLEB'S, NEXT DOOR to tTMtoa HoteL NOVELTY TEE jp THE OewYorkNoveltO STORE! r to be Suited F U R N I T TJ R E Chamber 3 OF CARPETS of All Designs FAST TIME ! PETER BLANKHOLM, Dealer In FINE CIGARS, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC. THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO. SHOKERS' AUTICIiES. Cor. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria. COAL! COAL! The Oregon Improvement Co. Now linve.for sale at the new Bunkers. SEATTLE COAL Fur Domestic use. clean, $7.50 per ton of d.i.VJl. For Steam use. average, 80.M per ton of 2,240 lbs. For Steam use, screenings, &J.30 per ton of Also constantly on hand First-class Cumberland Coal For Blacksmith use, at market rates. E. A. NOTES, Jaii20-3m Agent. THE J3EST IS THE ODr3:E3.I3E3 J3-0? Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed by all uhouselt. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Itlsing Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Mole Agents for Atorla. ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE, AUG. DANIELSON, - Proprietor. Rebuilt and Refitted Throughout. The Best of WIXKS.IilQPORet.AXD CIGABS For a Good Cigar, eall for one of Danielson's Best." Corner West 9th and Water Strf-ots, Astoria. n9-6m The Gem Saloon. The Popular Resort for Astorians. FOB THE Finest of Wines and Liquors Go to the GEM SALOON. ALEX. CAMPBELL, - FBOPBIETQB. For Tor For For The Finest Groceries. The Freshest Vegetables, The Most Complete Assortment, Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Cill at FRANK L. Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets. Opposite Custom House Square. TEK apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE STORE 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 DRESS OQODS. IN GENTS' FTIENISHING DEPARTMENT, Everything is Complete and of the heat. PRAEL BROS. THE NEW MODEL r"r ilifiriSj PllllL A FDUL STOCK Two doors east of Occident Hotel, John JL. Montgomery, DEALER Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents tor Ulagee Stoves and Raiif4s The Hcstln the market. Pitimhtnx noods oi all kinds on hand, .lob work done In a workmanlike iimimej PLUMBING, GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clieuamus Mtreot. A'ext to C . Parker's Store. A8TOEIA, J 'JC-C1 M. OLSEX. J. GUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. L'ALKRS IN jES FURNITURE 5s BEDDING. Corner Uaiu and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregea. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. ALL. KINDS OF FUKIVITiJRE REPAIRED AII VARNISHED. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer In HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD - STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, Tin aot Copper. B. F. STEVENS & CO., CITY BOOK STORE, Have Just received a mammoth stock of Books. The young and old, nch and poor cm all be accommodated. AGENT3 FOR THE Kranlch 4t Bach and rtfandsfeldt & Xotni Pianos and WeHtern Cottage Organs. Orders for all kinds of Music orlnatru aents will be promptly filled. B. F. STEVENS & CO. PARKER'S STEADIES CLARA PAMER Eben P. Parkar, Master. For TOWING. FBEIQHT orOHAB- II. B. PABKEB. THE RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. B. KAWB9, AGENT. CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. HAWES Is also agent fo the find patent (Minr Slave And other first-class stoves. ??i ir. v Furnace Work. Steam fit tin8s etc.. a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTORIA, OREGON . I- A. JOH3T80N. THE LATEST STYLES WALL 'PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, - NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. Windowcurtalns made to order. IS'-My patent Trimmer to cut Wan Paper will be found convenient to my patrons. WM. EDGAR, - Dealer la Cigars, Tobacco and Cigartttts Ueersohaum and Bder Pipes, - GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridge. CORNER 3IAIN AND CHENAMUS ST8. Delinquent School Tax. THE DELINQUENT SCHOOL TAX H8T of School District No. 1, la now in my hands for collection. Parties interwtea will govern themselves accor iuriy. A.MTWOMBLY, Sheriff Clatsop County. Astoria, Or., March 13th, 18M. BlWH L-?