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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SATURDAY..
..-MAY 17. 18Si
THE GRAXTS J.V 11-1 LL STREET.
The experience of the Grant family
in Wall street has been not essential
ly different from tuo experience 01
other amateurs on that seductive
stage. "While the afiairs ot the late
firm of Grant &Vard remain shrouded
in a mystery that is impenetrable
alike to bank officers and reporters, it
is sufficiently clear that the firm has
made a complete and discreditable
failure, and the Grants are apparently
among the principal losers. It is also
apparent that'young 3Ir. "Ward, the
active man of the concern, has been
carrying on the business in a way
that even the elastic morals of "Wall
3treet do not extenuate. It is a bad
failure altogether.
It is only General Grant's connec
tion "with the firm, of course, that
gives to its affairs any special public
interest No one is likely to suggest
that the General is any other than an
innocent victim of the false financier
ing of his son's partner and it is more
than likely that his son himself knevr
nothing whatever about his partner's
methods. It is none the less appar
ent that General Grant's name in
connection with the firm was of much,
more value than any capital he put
into it It brought the firm patron
age and it enabled them to secure a
credit which other men with no more
resources could not have obtained.
This is apparent from the fact that no
body in New York seems to have had
much confidence in "Ward, who nev
ertheless, was allowed to overdraw
his bank account to the amount of
three-quarters of a million.
This is one public aspect of the
case which is not creditable. It is
distressing to think of a name like
General Grant's being employed as
capital in a speculative business. It
was apparently a dishonest business,
also, for the securities deposited with
the firm have been rehypothecated
that is, the firm lends money upon
certain securities and then borrows a
larger sum upon these same securi
tieswhich is another word for the
conversion of property which is held
subject to icdemption. It is gener
ally agreod in Now York that this
practice comes under the view of the
penal statutes, and it may be somo
consolation to the Grants to get their
too sharp partner into jail. But it
would have been better had they kept
out of such partnership, and if it waB
neoessary for them to go into "Wall
street, kept the use of their name
wholly within their own control.
The reflection is worth making,
even though it run contrary to the
sympathy which everybody feels for a
man whose character is a part of the
commonwealth of the nation. That
General Grant has tried to help his
sons and ho has met misfortune will
but add to the public affection for
him. And yet everyone must regret
that his name should bo oven re
motely connected with such a failure
and will hope on lm account that the
affairs of the firm may turn out better
than now appears.
The encyclical letter of Pope Leo
XIJX, dated on the 20th ultimo, and
directed especially against 3?ree
Masonry, is just now finding its way
into the daily papers. The letter takes
the strong ground that Free Masonry
is an organization of men led by the
evil one and opposed not only to God
and religion, but to virtue and true
society. The letter is bound to create
a great sensation. In this country
particularly the Masonic fraternity is
wide-spread, powerful and pre-eminently
respectable. The letter is bold
as it is clear and is perfectly con
sistent with the entire history and
spirit of the Eoinan Catholic church.
It is difficult to foretell what will be
the end of the conflict thus restarted
between these the two most powerful
organizations of Christendom. But
the little spurts of ultra-Protestant
opposition to Masonry, made from
time to time, are as nothing compared
with the power that lies back of this
the most important document issued
from the Vatican for many a day.
The refusal of the Turkish minis
tor of state to allow some of our al
leged war vessels to enter the Dar
danelles for the reason that wo did
not sign the treaty of Paris, making
it a free sea, gives us an " eastern
question" of our own. Now we are
on a diplomatic level with the British
lion. No first-class government
should be without an oriental com
plication. How thankful we should
be to the representative of the proud
Turk who has discovered for us the
interesting fact that wo have a navy.
Hardly a man in the country suspect
ed ii Had the Turk taken the
trouble to look at this vessel care
fully through his telescope he would
probably have allowed her in. We
can assure him that she is entirely
Harmless.
That will bo a high old time that
the people of the United States will
have on-Fob. 22 next, when the com
pletion of the Washington monu
ment will be celebrated at the capital
at an expense of 2,500. Congress
must have been afraid of reducing
the surplus in tho treasury when that
appropriation was made. It is ridic
ulously insufficient The completion
of the greatest monument on earth
should Jq celebrated in a fitting man
ner or not at all George Washing
ion was not a 2,500 kind of a man.
The Treasury surplus this year,
according to Mr. Randall, will bo
about sixty millions of dollars.
Eighty millions would probably bo
nearer the mark. How to reduce it
is one of the problems which none of
tho statesmen in either party seem
able or willing to solve. Why cannot
the people themselves take the mat
ter in hand ? The tax on spirits last
ear amounted in round figures to
seventy-four million dollars. Tobac
co paid in taxation nearly forty-two
million dollars. What are called
"fermented liquors" paid nearly sev
enteen million dollars. To save all
this iti3 only necessary to stop
smoking, chewing and drinking.
REPUBLICAN
STATE TICKET.
When on English bank does -fail
the failure is a stupendous" one. The
Oriental bank of London has closed
its doors; liabilities $35,000,000.
There ia one oommendable feature
about English banks that could be
copied in this country with profit
the stockholders are personally lia
ble; the depositors and creditors of the
Oriental bank will not be allowed to
lose a penny, unless the stockholders
prefer going to jail, and as they are
men of rank and influence, it is not
at all probable that they would suffer
such disgrace.
I REMOVAL ! I " JJEMPVAMI
9 5
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Tor The Finest Groceries.
For The Freshest-Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Delivering All Orders,
C iirt
1LIJI,.L..,ut.M r--.'.-.i.'.i ..tyK, f"aji
BRANCH OF THE
dUM,
.&2TE
Ex-Govebnob Stakfobd of Cali
fornia, a Central Pacific magnate, and
a man worth $20,000,000, propose to
build and endow a college for Califor
nia workingmen, to cost $4,000,000.
It would be a matter of simple justice
if ho did.
B. B. Hayes resolutely refrains
from looking in the direction of Chi
cago and concentrates his gigantic
intellect upon the considersation of
a colossal chicken convention.
Viknka knows how to deal with
the Mormons. She has just put one
of the apostles in jail on the oharge
of preaching his polygamous doctrines.
Foe Cokgbess.
B1NGER HERMAN, of Douglas Co.
Foe Judge of the Supreme Court.
Judge L. FLINN, of Linn Co.
Fob Presidential Electors.
D. P. THOMPSON, of Multnomah.
J. C. LEAJSURE, of Umatilla,
WARREN TRUITT.of Polk.
For Judge, Fifth Judicial Dist.
F. J. TAYLOR, of Clatsop.
For Pros. Att't. Fifth Judicial
District.
, T. A. McBRIDE, of Clackamas.
Clatsop Co. Republican Ticket.
Fob Joint Representative,
(From Clatsop and Tillamook Counties)
f.R. D. GRAY.
For Sheriff,
GEO. P. WHEELER.
For Coukty Clerk,
J.O.SPEXCER.
Foe Couxtv Treasurer,
A. W. BERRY.
Fob County Commmissionebs,
D.K. WARREN
H.B.'PARKER.
For Assessor,
J. F. WARREN.
For Surveyor,
GELO F. PARKER.
For School Superintendent.
H. SLOOP.
For Coroner,
J. C. ROSS.
Astoria Precinct.
LEADING
DRESS
OF POB.TZ5&STD,
Has removed to the store formerly occupied by A. M. Johnson & Co.,
second door from Cooper's.
ffRAlK L. FARKER'S
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
"We have, now, an entire store, with more elbow room. The en
couragement we have received from the Ladies of Astoria so far, war-
fDT,n ; U.;t,. PRRArA-NTRVNTT TTIYTTTFTR.
"We will carry a Large and Complete Stock of Ladies1 and Children's
ready-made
Suits, Dresses, Cloaks, Wraps, Dolmans, Ulsters, Pellises, Etc.
Our Styles will Lead; our facilities for manufacturing and im
porting New Style Garments being unsurpassed.
OUR PRTCKS wn nro DETERMINED will be LOWER than
Portland or San Francisco; our expenses being much lower. "Wo come
to ESTABLISH A BUSINESS and retain your confidenc.
gfn-rrjnfirHBH ben P' PMaater.
feS5gSggggsq For TOWING, FEEIGHT or CHAS
TER apply to the Captain, or to
H.B.PAKKK1
The largest gun in the country has
just been cast in BoBton. It should
be named after the man who captures
the nomination at Chicago.
Hehbt Wattebsok should take
stops to secure a platform for hii
"star-eyed goddess of reform" before
the mud becomes too deep.
' i -
General Chant is said to be for
General Logan, but, unfortunately
for the Illinois statesman, he has so
"306" this year.
Two nice foreign missions are at
present vacant Berlin and Russia.
Are there no patriots hankering after
817,500 a year?
Mb. Tilden- does not leesa. to be
half so mad over tho 1876 affair &s
some of the demooratio statesmen.
Foe Justice of the Peace.
N. 0. GOODELL.
For Constable,
J. R. CHRISTIE.
Skivcly Precinct.
For Justice of the Peace,
J. W. WELCH.
For Constable,
" O. NELSON.
REGULAR
Democratic Ticket
ORDER. DEFÐENT.
In the order department a complete line of samples of OUR
ENTIRE STOCK, OF PORTLAND, will. be shown, to select from;
in Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods, Satins, Cloths, of late inportation.
Orders will be taken and Made to Measure by MRS. PILGER. For
SUITS, CLOAKS, WRAPS or any GARMENT desired, FIT IN
ALL CASES GUARANTEED.
Congress has got to work in earn
est the house branch of it Bills
are going through wholesale.
Mn. Morrison is reportod to be
inconsolable over the loss of his little
horizontal tariff baby.
NEW TO-DAY
Occidental Hall.
Saturday Eve, May 17.
The Peerless Emotional Actress,
PHOSA
McAllister,
AND
Her Own Talented Company,
Will-present the POPULAR 31ELODRAMA
Entitled
CYNTHIA,
THE GYPSY QUEEN.
Cynthia, - - PHOSA MCALLISTER.
Prices as Usual.
Seats may be seenred at the Jfew York
Novelty Store,
GRAND FAMILY MATIHEE,
Saturday, 2 P. M.
JLrrah. XT Foguo.
.For Congress,
JOHN .2IYERS, of Clackamas.
JUDOE OF THE SUFBEME COURT,
W. W. THAYER, of Multnomah,
Presidential Electors.
L.B.ISON, of Baker.
W. D. FENTON, of Yamhill.
- A. C.JONES, of Douglas.
For Judge, Fifth Judicial District
A. S. BENNETT, of Wasco.
For Pros. Att'yJFifth Judicial
District,
W. B. D1LLARD.
Clatsop County Democratic Ticket.
Ice! Ice! Ice!
A FULL SUPPLY'OF ICE
FROM LAKE CO COL ALL A
7ILL be kept on hand' during the ieat
v T of the summer, and will be del! ered
to customers
In Quantities to Suit
With Promptness and Dispatch.
WM, XcCORXICK.
Special Auction Sale
Saturday, May 17, 10 A. M.
1 am instinct ed by Jlr. J. O. Bozorth,
Cleik of School District No. l, to sell at pub
llo auction,
AT MY AUCTION ROOMS
4000 feet Seasoned Rustic Lumber.
7 Barrels Cement.
6 Bunches Sawed Shingles.
1 Grindstone.
1 Heating StoTe.
2 Bundles Window Cord.
For Joint Representative.
(From Clatsop and Tillamook.)
C.LE1NENWEBER,
For Sheriff,
W.G.ROSS.
For County Clerk,
C-JTBESCilARD.
For Treasurer,
ISAAC BERGMAN,
For Assessor,
C.W.SHIVELY.
For Coukty Commissioners.
JOHN HOBSON,
F.BARTHOLDES,
For Surveyor.
N. D. RAYMOND
Fob School Superintendent.
J.E.HIGGINS,
For Coroner.
B.B. FRANKLIN.
Aatana JPreeiact.
Our stock, in Portland, of fine French DRESS GOODS, SIXKS,
VELVETS, CLOTHS, is unequalled and unsurpassed. You will
have a selection equal to any leading" San Francisco House. Late
novelties as they anive will be immediately added to our stock; and
an equal chance given to the LADIES of ASTORIA, to purchase new
and FASHIONABLE GOODS at a low and proper price.
An Inspection Solicited, Courteous nnd Folite Attention.
CSoodti Cheerfully Shown.
; J. 3P X Xj Gr IE2 3EX. .
153 First and 23 Morrteon Sts , Portland.
Next to Empire Store, Astoria, 1st Door Below Rescue Engine House.
LEO. I. STOCK, Manager Astoria Branch.
EMPIRE STORES
RE-OPENING!
Fine Goods - ReducedPrices
Ladies desirous of procuring Goods
unequaled in Style and Tinish 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.
Carpets! Carp
efs! Carpets!
We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastorn manufacturers, of the
LARGEST XSTVOXQE; OF1
4
For Justice of the Peace.
A. A. CLEVELAND.
Mktvely Precinct.
Fon Justice of the Peace.
THOS. DEALY.
Private bids for the old school house In
the rear of the new school building, will be
recehedbyj. O. Bozorth. Clerk, until the
20Ui Inst.
EL C. HOLDE.V.
Auctioneer.
Notice
IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL CITY As
sessment blanks roust bo returned to the
ofllce ol the city assessor before the 22ad
Inst., or no Indebtedness will be allowed.
GEO. P. WHEELER.
rr.rTr.n CltyrA5SSS0r.
D. H.' WELCH, Deputy.
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m - ' f.
THE AEW YORK
NOVELTY STOEE! jfcff
Oppoilto the Parker Hou'c. JttM5Ji?Zj
j& toe il"' llll
NewYorkNovelty W.
8TOBE! Jf
Erer offered for sale in thU city, comprising all Rntdcs, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
To the lowest priced article in thb line We are determined to dispose of our stock of
arpeES!,,ih, iheJ?e1 l0U we.eU3 a?lJ ? thst end Sa er sPeclal Inducements, precluding
the possibility ot JSelBs UnileroIcl bj- any of our Competitor.
IN THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
CHAS. HEILBORN.
Ed, D. CURTIS & CO:
111
HoiseMi
Furniture
Headquarters for the Young
and the Old.
Books Musical Instruments. Toys Sta
tionery and Jfovcltles of Erery
Description.
All Ike reitdlBff FablleatfoHS
fUieZy.
Ask to -be shown the Clarion, the latest
uot1 of mechanical ingenuity.
A COMPLETE STOCK.
OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. EVERY
PIECE WARRANTED.
NEW GOODS
Constantly Being Made Up.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Call and Examine Our Large
ASSORTMENT.
Kshermen's Headquarters.
THE GEN DINE
Cape Ann Oiled Clothing,
OVERALLS
COATS, HATS. n
SHIRTS, GUM BOOTS. ETC.
And a Complete Outfit, of Best Quality, and
at the LOWEST PRICE of any Establish
ment in the city.
P. A. STOEES & CO.
Hare oponed aJfew Stock of A 1 Goods In
the storo next door to Foard & Stokes, and
Guarantee Satisfaction
TO ALL CUSTOMERS,
CANNERYMEN ! !
PACIFIC METAL WORKS
Importers and Manufacturers of
WHITE METALS.
Canners' Solder a Specialty,
Strip Lead, for Leading Lines,
Plate Zinc, for. Cutting Acid,
Bar Copper, Pig Lead and Pig Tin.
48 Xorth second St., Portland, Oi-
115 fc 117 irtSt., San Francisco
Caiiitoraia.
ontgomery,
DEALER IN-
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A Gei-eral Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Alagee Stoves and Eanges
Tho Best iu the markot.
Piumblng Roods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done In n workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING. GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Cbonatnns Street. Xext to C 1 Parker's Store.
ASTORIA.
illiiiliPa
WORK
QXURCfrQXt.
THE NEW MODEL
SWS1!
i&x
fr
AS-
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN
TORIA ONLY OF
E. 8. MAWBB,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. K. HAWES is also agent for the
BugIl patent Mm Store
And other urst-class stoves.
Furnace 'Work. Steam Fit
tlsSsi etc. a specialty.
A FULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
IE. L. :ELA77":E3S,
Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON
!
it. OLsny.
J. GUSTAFSON.
A. JOHHSON.
MARTIN OLSEN &CQ.
t KALERS IN Qy
FURNITURE SS BEDDING.
Corner 3Inlu and Squemoaua Streets. Astsrls, Oreceau
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC:
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL APF0BD.
am. kixis of FUitarrruitE repaired and vatowshed.
Columbia Transportation Company.
FAST TIME !
?0 OTXUXiIl.
THE TOPULAR STEAMER
FAST TIMK!
FLEETWOOD
Which has heen refitted for the comfort of passengers will leave
"Wilson & Fisher's Dock every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A.M. arriving at Portland at 1 Ml,
Returning leaves Portland every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A. M. arriving at Astoria at 1 P..M.
E-An additional trip will be made on Sunday of Each. Weelt, leaving FonU&a
russeugers oj uus route connect at mi
at ! O'clock snntlny Jiorninsf,
for Sound ports.
U. B. SCOTT Pj3l4wrt.
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