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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 28, 1884)
w Wm ffattjj gtoriau. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY MAY 23. lfe&J THE NEXT DEMOCRATIC PRESI DENTIAL CANDIDATE. Ok bright afternoons a gentleman of medium stature, slightly bent by infirmity and ago, and -whoso facial expression appears to betoken sud den muscular contraction, can bo seen strolling in the vicinity of Gramercy park in New York city. A man-servant follows at a respectful distance. The gentleman's attire is plain almost to severity, but his ensemble is one of exauislte neatness. "When in re- Tose his countenance is clerical in its aspect. With his hands crossed behind, head bent forward as if in deep meditation, and almost a shuf fling gait, he wanders about. Occa sionally he -will pause, elevate his head as if to drink in the merry chirping of the birds -which frequent the neighborhood, and-then resume hiB strolL That the gentleman is known to tho habituc3 of surrounding man sions is a matter of course, but to those -who have occasion incidentally to viBit tho noigborhood in that bowed and almost decrepit figure few would rocognizo the Hon. Samuel J. Tildon. the sage of Greystono, and tho most powerful political leader since the days of Silas "Wright, "Wil liam Ij. Marey, and Thomas H. Benton. Strangers paps him by daily unac quainted with the fact that the in firm old gentleman -whose coatsleeve they have just brushed was tho pow erful reform governor of Now York in 1875-6, and a year later came within one electoral voto of the pres idential chair. Samuel Jones Tildon was born in the little hamlet of New Lebanon, N. Y., in 1811, and has now reached the biblical allotment of three score years and ten. Young Tilden had anything but sunny weather during his juvenile days; his parents were farming folk and were by no means richly endowed with this world's goods. Ho early determined to secure an education. Ho went to the village school during the winter months; he developed a burning thirst for knowledge, but in the early spring ho was compelled to return to his daily task on his father's farm. The labors there were not con genial to him. and with the little money which by months and years of persistent saving he had accumulated he went to New York and entered the university there. Ho was graduated from that institution in 1841, and was admitted to the bar in the same year. He immediately developed a lean ing toward politics; he was charmed by tho astuteness necessary to be come a successful politician, and so mauifest were these traits in his own character that in 1845 ho was elected to the stato legislature, and a year later to the constitutional convention. Mr. Tilden found politics an expen sive investment and soon returned to his legitimate calling. In 1857, when many of the wealthiest concerns in this country went down before the blast of a financial panic, and when the entire railroad system was in volved in inexplicable difficulties, Mr. Tilden came to the front as a railroad lawyer. Ho joined hands with another astute gentleman named Meyer, and many of the railroads went through a vigorous reorganization. The methods then adopted to bring about this end have since been severely criticised. It was known as the "an nihilation" policy, or one that com pletely wiped out the junior securi ties and tho stock and left the original holders of tho property in the lurch. It was on the reorganization of these roads and the new issuance of stock and'bonds that Mr. Tilden made his first step toward his now colossal for tune. He then also acquired'the rep utation of a profound railroad law yer. A "Wall street banker in alluding to Mr. Tilden's career at that time said: "When Mr. Meyer undertook the negotiation of the new securities of the reorganized roads through his German friends, and when investiga tions wero demanded by them as to the legality of the new chromos, they were referred to Mr. Tilden. He de manded enormous fees; largir than any that had ever been paid, and he is justly entitled to be considered tho father of the present exorbitant fees paid to ex-Senator Conkling, William M. Evarts and other great lawyers. During the rebellion Mr. Tilden made great strides in his upward path to a princely fortune, and so successful were his efforts that in 1865 ho was reputed to bo the possessor of 3,000,000 in railroad bonds, stocks, mortgages,real estate and government securities. Possessed of great wealth, and occupying a position which pre cluded all fears of finanoial disaster, ho returned to his first and only love politics. He was chosen chairman of the State Democratic Committee in 1856, and a year later he was a member of tno Constitutional Con vention. In 1871 ho was prominent in deteoting important frauds in the municipal affairs of Now York, and in 18i2 he was olected to the Assembly on, tho reform ticket In 1875-6 he was -what was then known as the Bo form Governor. In 1876 he was tho Democratic candidate for President with Thomas A. Hendrioks. About .4,284,000 votes were cast for them, and 4,033,000 for Hayes and Wheeler. On March 2, 1877, Congress declared that Hayes and Wheeler had received 185 electoral votes and Tilden and Hendrioks 184. Mr. Tilden about ten years ago be camo largely interested in the elevat ed railroad system. He, with Cyrus W. Field, were the originators of the soheme, and they controlled moat of the stock of the New York company. Thoy were favored with successful legislation, and many prominent in vestors and speculators, inoluding Jay Gould, became' interested. The stock was rapidly-forced up and at one time touched 125. At that time Mr. Field, much prostrated by his ex ertions, thought that a European trip would greatly benefit him. He sailed one bright morning and when the steamer was about two hours from New York on her outward voyage, Mr. Tilden flooded Wall street with his elevated stocks and reaped be tween 2,000,000 and $3,000,000 by his course. The stock was generally depressed and Mr. Field was "out" about as much as Mr. Tilden gained. Mr. Field declared that Mr. Tilden's action was the vilest treachery and current gossip is to tho effect that all relations have ceased between them. Mr. Tilden's country seat is at Greystone. He values it and iU pos sessions at $1,500,000, so that even missing the presidency he would atill have solid comfort in his "bar'l of cash." i - i m Senator Plumb of Kansas has in troduced a bill to prevent tho acqui sition of real estate by aliens. It provides that aliens who have de clared their intention to become oitizenB shall not acquire title to real estate in the territories or the Dis trict of Columbia. It provides fur ther, that no foreign corporation more than ten per cent of whose stock is held by aliens, shall acquire title to lands in the territories, and that no corporation, native or foreigr, except a railroad company, shall ac quire more than 5,000 acres. The ex ception in favor of railroad com panies limits their privileges to the lands necessary to the transaction of their business, and to such as may have been granted by the govern ment. The bill provides that govern ment grants must be sold within ten years, else they revert to tho government REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. J iS "9 fJWB 'f Fob Cokgee53. B1NGER HERMAN, of Douglas Co. Fob Juimje op the Supbeme Court. Judge L. FLINN, of Linn Co. Fob Presidential Electors. D. P. THOMPSON, of Multnomah. J. C. LEASUKE, of Umatilla, WARREN' TRUlTT.of Polk. For Judoe, Fifth Judicial Dist. F. J. TAYLOR, of Clatsop. Fob Pros. ATT'r. Fifth Judicial District. T. A McBRIDE, of Clackamas. Gaslight ia A 18 1 II S li U II 8 Tor The finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, Tor The Host CompT et 2 Assortment, Tor Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, FEANK L.C PARKER'S Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chanarnus Streets, Opposite Custom House Sausre. May, Istoft j and. Ttaw, HAY 27, 28 AMD 29, DAY AKD EVENiHG. An elegant display of The late Judafc P. Benjamin left b3hind no materials for a biography. He destroyed his private documents and was accustomed to say that tl c treasuring up of old papers caused halt the misery of life. A PirrsBUEa bachelor wants to have a tax levied on female beauty. If suoh a tax were imposed Astoria would pay its proportion. Clatsop Co. Republican Ticket. For Joint Rephesextative, (From Clatsop and Tillamook Counties) J. H. D. GRAY. Fob SnEmpp, GEO. P. WHEELER. Foe County Clerk, J. O. SPENCEH. Foe County Treasurer, A. W. BERRY. For County Commmissioners, D. K. WARKEN H. B. PARKER. For Assessor, J. F. WARREN. For Surveyor, GELO F. PARKER. For School Superintendent. 11. SLOOP. For Coroner, J. C. ROSS. Astoria Precinct, Silks, Satins, Velvets and Laces, Will be made oa the above date-. IMsiilllisSaltoiTteeEMii ON rci U But an Attractive Disp'ay will be made A SCALE NEVER BEFORE WITNESSES) IN ASTORIA. STEA31EB L'Elt apply to the C-.pt?lu. or to CLARA PARKER kbea P. Parker,Master. 23 For TO WING, FREIGHT or CHAE- H. II. PARKEJR. EMFI1E STORE EE-OPENING1 Fine Goods - EeducedPrices A Souvenir of the Occasion For Justice of tiie Peace. N. E. GOODELL. F0R"C0NSTARLE, .1. R. CHRISTIE. Shirely Precinct. For Justice of TnE Peace, J. W. WELCH. For Constable, O. NELSON. Money is said to be easier, but there are many -who have hard work to find it. Ferdinand "Ward's thing to beat Grant." motte: "Any- NEW TO-DAY MENTAL ML ONE WEEK. COMMENCING MONDAY, JUNE 2. Triumphant Tour of the Favorite Artists, MiiMRSJiMDALL Supported by the Strongest, Largest, most complete, and unexceptional Ur&matic Urbanizations in toe United States, and a lull and complete Orchestra aud Superb Band. REGULAR Democratic Ticket. For Conore?s, JOHN" MYERS, of Clackamas. Judoe of the Supreme Court, W. W. THAYER, of Multnomah. For Judge Fifth Judicial District A. S. BENNETT, of Wasco. For Pros. Att'v Fifth Judicial District. W. B. D1LLARD. And a Kensington Pattern will be presented to each visitor. DO HOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT. First Door Below Rescue Engine House. PILGER BRANCH, Suit and Glials House !! Monday Evening, June Grand production of the 2nd, SUCCESS OK ALL SUCCESSES, is p'ayed over ltf) nights at Wallack'4 Theater. en ltled THE BONANZA KING Universally pronounced br the pres of EnKland and America "THE GREATEST UKAMA OF OUR 1 IMKrt," Still the popular rage at the P lnceai The titer, London.and direct from Its triumphant Ktv York Wilfred Denver John Franklin Dickv an Idiot Nellie Denver.... Record. r- Ur H. A, KENDALL .-.JULIA KENDALL Kendall's Popular Price. Clatsop County Democratic Ticket. For Joint Representative. From Clatsop andTillamook Counties.) C.LEIXEN WEBER. For Sheriff, W. G. ROSS. - For Count v Clerk, . C. J. TREN'CHARD. For Treasurer, ISAAC BERGMAN. For Assessor, C. W.SU1VELY. For Countt Commissioners, JOHN HOBSON, F.BARTOLDES. ForSurvetor, D. RAYMOND. For School Superintendent, J. E. HIGGINS. For Coroner, B. B. FRANKLIN. ,V Carpets! aBBJulo; yciipuLoi Ladies desirous of procuring Goods unequaled in Style and Finish will take pleasure in examining our Stock of SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS. IK THE GENTS' EtJlMSEING DEPARTMENT,. Everything is Complete and of the "best. BUOS. John JL s&tgmery, DEALRR I'- Hn, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment ol HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for uagee stoves aim Kansas sn.'s3 . . jsi1. t'iumb!ng jjobd'j of all kinds oa hand. Job work dono In a worfcinanilko maimer. ?SgS 21 'VS- Zf"H s55sser --- -- i We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the X.AJEtGrEi&T' SHVOICJS OF WORK PLUMBING. GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Parker's Store. OREOOIT. Clieuamns Street. Xoxt toC "'SaJ Astoria Precinct. For Justice of Tun Peace. C. R. THOMSON. Fob Constable, Change Of Bill Nightly. R served seats for sale at Ne.v York Novel ty More. Frank R LaiiMoi DEALER IX Fruits, Notions, Cigars atouia. Oregon. May'22'1. issi. To J. F. Qallobax, iiniTOE astokian, our Dxuer. the Ofmocrttllc tickrt as hereti attached, and Htate by authority of tho un dersigned. C.H. TAOE. Chairman. A H. STONE, per JOHV ADAI K, -lr..(Proy ) k. .1 iMUKitisnrs, ov JOHN HnBSON. (I'r xy.) Democratic County Committee lor Clatsop county. Oregon. PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE. Awaj With Rings and Bulldosers! VOTE FOR P. H. FOX THE OLD SOLDIER, For Justice of the Peace. AND-TOBAOOOS. 8tk Water St. between West mml Wc.st(k. Tropical and Domestic Fruits per ererj steamer. 2iuts, Candles, etc.. at L&ighttn'. 'Everything Fresh and First-class. A Card. Ed. Asterian: la a dl--tiNSion on the puWlc street of f is Citv with the Republican Candidate for Joliit rrpres-ntative for Clatsop and Tilla mook, on he position taken by hlra on tho 1 n Kraut, the ent eman said If I did not dj!t from mv criticism on his position, he would ti bllsn mv record. I hive now to jav thKt I Invite Mr. Gray or any other per son to d so, but will reserve the riubt to mv opinion on poMlcal m itteis whether It hurts the gentleman or not, THOMAS DEALY. Notice of Co-partnership. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned have formed & co-partnership In the business of keeping the B'ue Anchor-Saloon, formerly run by Andrew Olsen. ANDREW OLEN, my 28-lm C. O. HxSfir. To the Voters of Astoria Precinct. T HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AN JL Independent candidate for Constable of Astoria precinct at the coming election. S. U. INUALLS. Ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades, ro the lowest priced article in thU line AYe are determined lo tlbpoao of our stock or Carpe ts within the next lour v.eek3. and to that eud ofler special Inducements, precluding .ho possibility of Jteiiic Uadtu-t,old by toiy ofou- Competitors. IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing1 Line tt'ocan show you thft -very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FICUJ.ES, and shall be ploved :o receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or not. OHAS. HEILBOBN. THE NEW MODEL Hnraffi Ural 4I4PBBHB& "'ilfcWi!. aJr RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF SAWE9, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. WTLL BE PLEASED. YOO i 15Si2Sa K. HAWE3 13 also agent for tne Ml paieot Mt$ Store And other first-class stoves. Furnace Work, Stus Fit ficKs. etc.. a specialty. A TTTLL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. Two doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGON f.T.Coleian AUESCY, anking Deperim S A General Banking and Kxchnnsi nasi ncs transacted. Etery Licllity for prompt aud satbractory bu,ines. Drafts on the loading cities of the United States and Europe. Deposits Itecelved. Notice. SEVERAL PARTIES HAYING EX pre sed the idna that I am a candidate for the office of Coroner merely to fill out the Republican ticket. F wish to announce to my mends aud others, that If e ected I shall open a first cla.s undr rinknig estab lishment in connection with said office and shall be prepared at all time to furnish anything requited In thKt lino at the most reasonable prices. I earnestly request the support of my friends aud the partv through out thj county. J. t ROSS. Fishermen's Headquarters. THE GEN DINE Cape Ann Oiled Clothing, OVERALLS COATS. HATS. SHIRTS, GUM BuOTS, ETC And a Complete Outfit, of Pft Quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE of any Establish ment In the city. F. A. STOEES & CO. Have oponed a New Stock of Al Hoods In the store next door to Fa-rd& Stokes, and. Guarantee Satisfaction TO ALL OUSTOXEBB, FOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho Splendid 100 11 Iron Ship "Aberystwith Castle' 10GG Register. B. HARRIS .Master Will lo.id for the above named port, and balmon will be taken in lots to suit shippers oa reasonable terias. INSUtt krk at minimum rates. For particulars apply to SIBSOX, CHURCH & CO., Portland. Or. or to P. L. CHERRY, Astoria. For Liverpool Direct. The fine British iron ship ESKDALE, 1220 Tons Register. ioo Al. TT4?,Ji$0Te vessel goes on the berth fo LIVERPOOL direct, and will take salmon in loU to suit slUp.ers. For rates of freight and Insurance apply to BALFOUB, GUTHRIE & CO., or Portland, or. ALEX'S BAILLIE, Astoria, Oregon. Water! Water! Water! r (35 i! PRACTICAL Plumi38rs,.&as, anfl Steam Fitters ALL "WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given." POLL STOCK Iron nmS.eatl Pipe, Bat !i Th1;s "U ttter Closets, and Gas Fixtures. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. A SPECIALTY Is made of Tap ping Water Plains and Running Vater Pipes, as We have Supe rior Facilities for doln thi3 work Corner Squomoqua and Hamilton Streets. ASTOKJ, OIJEGOJf. 3?or County Treasurer. I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS AN Independent Cand:dato for COUNTY TREASURER. MAGNUS C. CROSBY. Astoria, May 9. is. NOTICE. STATE AND COUNTY TAXES A RE NOW due and payable atag 6mbly tf Sheriff Clatsop Co. M. OL3EN. J". GUSTAF80N. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. i ' CALERS IN tK3& FURNITURE Hs BEDDESTG. Corner Jaln and Mquemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETD. A Complete Stoclf. , PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. VJ.T, KT?nS OT FirKIVIT?TK)K ISF.1PAIRE1 AS1 VARNISHED. 3maBtsmaBnmKnmgBmnKKmtmmtaammxamwmBcaKmmmnmmmKmaimmBtmtmmmtmKmaammKm Columbia Transportation Company. FAST TIME ! FC5R 3FG2.FE!i.&JSD. THE POPCIR STEALER FAST TIME I TWQOD "SVhich ha3 been rpfltted for the comfort of passengers will leaTe "Wilson & Fisher's Dock eveiy Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A.M. arriving at Portland at 1 PJHI. Returning leaves Tortland every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A. M. arriving at Astoria at 1 P. M, SSF"Au additional trip will be made on Sunday of Bach, Week, leaving PcrtUa at 9 OVJouk Sunday llovnlux- Piisseners bj this route connect at ytTBl Zor Sound ports. U. B. SCOTT, Tresldeat-