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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SATURDAY.-
-TUNE 14. 1884
NOT TOO ilAXY ELECTIONS.
If our office-holders served for life
our children "would never learn the
principles of our government. "We
would none of us know the difference
between an American sovereign and
any other. A presidential campaign
calls out all the -wise tongues and
pens of our land. Orators and jour
nals discuss national principles and
policy, tell us the proper -way to raise
revenue, and the right places to spend
it. We often get back to the declar
ation of independence, and hear once
more "a clear definition of human
rights and liberties. We heat some
thing of the constitution, its limita
tions, scope and restrictions. We get
afresh Jefferson's method of inter
pretation, and what Alex. Hamilton
thought of it. We may even be com
pelled to read it ourselves and put
our own interpretation upon its sa
cred words. We may be obliged to
inquire what congress may do to pro-
mote "the general welfare." And,
possibly, what is meant by that term.
There never was anything invented
better calculated to make a man
think than to open to his vision the
vast responsibility of an American
voter. To use the ballot intelligently
requires great comprehension and
wide range of reading, and close ob
servation of the -working of the na
tional government. If the citizen
has no leisure to make these neces
sary acquisitions, then he must listen
to the wise orators of the various
parties and treasure up their words
in strong memories. If the ten mil
lion voters in the United States were
to be examined as to their qualifica
tions for the exercise of the elective
franchise, we greatly fear nine would
f aiL Just here comes in the educat
ive power of the ballot Men who
have not the time to read to any great
extent can master the platforms of
the parties; can easily see who com
pose them; who the leaders are; what
the general character and conduct of
any particular party is. It is this
study of the political situation in its
practical workings, in its avowed
principles, in the capacity and char
acter of its foremost men that really
educates the voter. A thoughtful
young man, of good principles and
honest instincts, will bo very apt to
, gravitate to the society of the boat
men. The only way to keep up this
oontinual discussion of theprinoiplea
and polioy of our government is by
frequent eleotions. National ques
tions onoe in four years, state polioy,
county and city administrations as
often as once in two years. It is
very easy to say we have too many
elections; it is just as easy to Bee
that if we dispense with them we
should grow dead, dull and indiffer
ent to publio affairs. We would cease
to exercise that "eternal vigilance"
whioh is absolutely necessary to
secure good government Man in
power is sure to abuse it if not close
ly watched, and often reminded that
he was chosen to serve the people,
and not his own ambition, nor his
personal friends. When rigidly call
ed to account, and often made to face
the people who elected him,the office
holder will soon learn that honesty
is the best policy, even though he
may lack the principle. No man
covets the lash of criticism by an in
dependent press, nor the scorn of the
people, who may discover his crooked
ways. Held to strict adherenoe to
duty by every right motive, the
speedily recurring election will be
among the strongest
The foreign press should exhibit a
little common sense -when they talk
of America and Irish dynamiters.
The London papers are howling that
our government must repress that
noisy but burlesque personage,
O'Donovan Eossa. The Eepublique
.Francaise holds America responsible.
, The Berlin newspapers follow suit,
' and the St. Petersburg press cannot
find emphasis enough to put on its
disapproval of the United States in
the dynamite matter. What are ihe
facts? "With an immense force of
deteotives and alleged informers in
America, France and other countries,
England has not produced an iota of
evidenoe that any dynamite whatever
is dispatched from our shores. On
the contrary, all the evidenoe points
to its manufacture under the noses
of the English detectives, who have
recently permitted their headquarters
to be blown into the air. Amerioans
have no sympathy with dynamite or
assassination, but they do not desire
to shoulder the stupidity of English
detectives as a crime of their own.
Beer for England to give Ireland
t self-government and so destroy the
. conspiracy at its roots.
i
The young men of Georgia are
terribly excited at present over a girl
of sweet sixteen, who, by common
consent, has been called "the Witch."
It -is fortunate, of course, for Miss
Lulu Hurst, the witch in question,
that she did not reside in Salem
. Mass., in tho good old times. A mod-
. era witch is perfectly safe, even al
though she causes the insanity or
suicide of any number of young men.
Miss Hurst is said to possess peculiar
and mysterious powers. She can, by
- holding one end of a billiard cue
cause the male slim at the other end
todanc a college hornpipe. She
. can carry a chair on whioh ten grown
men are perched, and. perform many
other feats of strength of a
wonderful character. Misa Hurst
is young yet When ahe attains her
full strength ahe will be a most valu
able person to take command at a
women's rights convention. So fas
cinating a creature cannot long re
main disengaged. Many young men
need just such a protector.
NEW TO-DAY.
DROWNED.
ON CLATSOP SPIT. ON THE NIGHT OF
June 12ih, Jolin Hohtala, aged about 35
years, about 5 feet 7 Inches high, heavy
Ught mustache", blue shirt, blue overalls,
aojr3y underwear. A reward of $25 will
ue given to nnaer, on returning ine ooay io
I.X.X. cannerV.
Net Lost.
ON-THE NIGHT OP THE 12XH, AT CLAT--sop
Spit, about 300 fathoms 4S-mesh 12
ply -Barbour. Corks marked LX.L. and
leads 'same. Finder will leave at L X. L.
PACKING CO.
Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1
have this day purchased the entire bus
InesTOl Wherry and Co., of Clatsop County.
Oregfon, together with all Horses. Stock
Cattle', Tools and Implements belonging to.
aud used by them In their business ; and
also -all notes, accounts, debts and dues, ow
ing by any aud all persons to said firm. All
such.notes.accounts. debts and dues must
be paid to WH. D. Smlth.who alone is au
thorized to receive and receipt for the sasae
I will continue the market business at the
old stand under the firm name of Wherry &
Co. .
A. H. JOHNSON!
June 12tk. 1884.
HEADQUARTERS
Toys, Fancy Ms, Stationery,
CUTLERY, ETC.
Fresh Fruit Received Daily.
A Full Stock of Smokets Ar.ldea.
NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ABBIYING.
CHAS. A. MAY,
Chenamus street, south side, one door
from Cass.
Grand Excursion
TO
Forts Stevens, Canliy and liwaco
THE m. MILES i&i
Will Leave Gray's Dock
-ATI-
On Sunday, June 15.th 1884,
At H A. H.,
For Forts STEVENS. CANBY and IL WACO
Returning, leave ILTVACO at :SO P. M .
In time to conuect with the Wide Wat, tor
Portland.
ExcHrslea Tickets, sold only
at tho offlc for Bound Trip - mia
J. IL D. QRAY.
Agtut.
Remember 8 A.M.
o. si. aar. co
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Excursion Tickets from Astoria to Portland
ana return
$2.50.
THE PAST ELEGANT STEAMER
WIDE WEST
"Will make regular trlp9 during the season
leaving Astoria as follows :
Leave Astoria Wednesday and
Friday at 6 A.M, arrive In
Portland at 2 P. M.
Leave Astoria Sunday Afternoon
at 5 P. M., arrive In Portland
at I A. M.
Passengers leaving Astoria Sunday P. M.
can secure rooms and remain on .steamer
all night.
EEIUKXIXO :
Leave fortJuad Taesday sad Tkarsday
at t; P. M . arrive at Astarta at Nwa.
Leave Portland Satarday at 9 P. M.
arrive la Astoria at 8 P, M.
A.L.8TOKE9,
General Passenger Agent.
LEADING
S. B. CROW.
New Booms. M Material.
EVERYTHING FIEST CLASS.
SATISFACIIOH GUARANTEED.
- Mr. Win. A. Bei. of Son Francisco,
one of the most skillful photographists on
the Coast, assists In the operating room.
Fiuo Work a Specialty.
On the KO .D WAY nearly opposite St.
Mary's Hospital.
CLOSING OUT
AT
PRIVATE SALE!
THE
Elegant Stock
OF
Meriften and Mileton Co.
Quadruple Plated Silver Ware.
NOW REMAINING UNSOLD AT MY
Auction 8tor wlllbe oflered at priv ate
"o o uuiucvaujuvcui
mis wees. uv
be as re orosen
It out without recard to Droflts.
The ladles will please call and ascertain
bow they may obtain a flfty-douar Tea set
which will be given away at Ui close of the
sale. K.C.HOLDKN,
Auctioneer.
Assessment Notice.
ATA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
Directors ot the Astoria and Coast
Transportation Co. held at their office June
loth, an-astesstnent of S3 per coat on the
capital sioeic- 01 me company, was levied,
uavabli Immediately at the office of the sec.
retary, AU stock on which said assessment
is not paid onoroeioreineiuinaayouune.
IBM, will be declared delinquent, and Bold
according to law as prorlded by the By
Laws. C.. STONE,
dtd 'Secretary.
Photo
Gate
n
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
ATHSS.aEO.RILLEB'8, NEXT DOOR
toWMtOBitfteL
THE ftEW IfORK
NOVELTY STOEE !
Opposite tho Parker House.
jy the t
Qtew York Novell SlS,- Stfe,
stere:
. i
Headquarters for the Young-
arid the Old,
Books Musical Instruments. T
tlonery and Novelties of
toys Sla
very
Description. - -
All the Leading Publications
of the Bay.
Ask to be shown the Clarioaa. the latest
novel of mechanical Ingenuity.
ASTORIA IIQUOS STORE,
AUG. DANIELSON, - - Proprieter:
Reballtaad Refitted Throasheut.
The Best of
WIXES.ULQUORM.AXI CIGARN,
For a Good Cigar, eall for one of
"Danielson's Best."
Comer "West $th and Water Streets, Astoria.
ns-Bm
PLUMBING!
You will do
RUDDOCK '4SS3S
well to call on
Tapping and Putting In of "Water Pipes.
IT WILL PAY YOU
Sol Kfllu Jewelry,
BRACELETS,
Scarf Fins, Chains, Watches,
SILVERWARE,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry iu Astoria.
BTA11 goods warrantedasrepresented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
Eoat Building.
JOS. P. LEATHERS
Formerly over Arndt & Ferchea's Mtchtno bbst
IS BUILDING FIBST-OLASS BOATS IN
the shop formerly occupied by M. John
son on Coneomly street, one block west of
Hansen Bros' Mill. Model, Material aad
FI Blab Flrxt-elaMi.
Westport aad Astoria
THE FAVORITE STEADIER
GOLD DUST
Westport
DAILY TRIPS
As follows :
Leave Westport at 7 :30 A.M.
Arriving In Astoria at 10 0 x. zi.
Leave Astoria at 2 P. 31.
Arrive la Westport at 6 r. at.
Will touch at all way landings.
For freight or passage apply on board or
to CArT. JAS.COX,
Manager
Ml
DEALER IN
Fruits, Notions. Cigars
AND
TOBAOOOS.
Water St, between Wet Sth
tuadWehtetb.
Tropical and Domestic Fruits jer every
steamer. Nuts, Candles, etc. at Calsbtcm's.
Everything Fresh and First-class,
f.T.ColeiaD&Co.'s
" AGESCY,
Banking Department
A" General Banking and Exchange Busi
ness transacted. Every facility for promp
and satisfactory business.
Drafts on the leading cities of the United
St&tea and Europe.
Deposits .Received.
School Meeting Dist. No. 1 8.
NOTICE XS'HBREBY GIVEN THAT A
meeting of tho legal voters of Scnool
Dbtnct No. IS. Clatsop County, Oregon, will
be neld at Its school house on the 2rfth day
or June. 18M, at the hour ot 7 o'clock p.m..
for the purpose of voting a tax for the sup
port of the school for tho ensuing year. Also
for the purpose of determining whether any
Improvements or additions shall'be made to
tho school house. Also for voting upon the
proposition to raise by tax, or otherwise,
money to pay off present indebtedness ana
to pay part or all of tho expense of any
Improvement or building that may be or
dered at said meeting Done by order of
the Board ofDlrectors this 5th day of June,
1. a W. SUIVELY.
District Clerk.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.,
CITY BOOK STORE,
Have just received a mammoth stock of
Books. The young and old, nch aad poor
ucvu au Ut tKVUUUUUUiUCU.
AGENTS FOR THE
Kraslck A Bach aa4 X aadafeUt A
Xetai Plaaef and WeMtem
Cottage Oixaas.
Orders for all binds of lloslo or Instru
ments will be promptly ailed.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.
Money To Loan.
1 N SUMS FKOM Ml UPWARDS.
X. I
Inquire of
jsyjiPKA
Laipton
J5-1JQ
Taos.O.TBrjLLXNQEB,
Reduction
-OF-
YelYBts
CLOA
Wraps, Dolmans, Ready-Made Suits, Etc,
AT
FILGERS BRANCH.
We submit the following partial price list to the ladies of Astoria. We
would state thatyou can order auy quantity desired bv the yard, or match any
shade In satin, velvet, silk or dress goods. We havo-f ull and complete samples of
our entire stock in Portland. All orders promptly tilled and sent to purchasers
the following day. Note the following samples of prices.
SILK DEPARTMENT,
18-Inch Block Silk, heavy, for Trimming, sold by us for 73 cents per ve
20-Inch Black Silk, heavy, all silk, hold now for90 cents peryard.
21-Inch Black; Genuine TappIsMer, gros grain, pure silk, now for Sl.13.
22-Inch BlaclrPonson, cro3 grain, satin finish, now sold for S1.35.
ics-mcn iJiacKUvnuinenonnet, gros grain, see tnc quality lor $i.ou.
23-inch Black Genuine Bonner, best qualities, satin fini.sn, same low prioe pro-portlonately.
BLACK
13-inch, Black Satin, splendid value, now sold at 70 cents per yard.
19-inch, Black Satin, linen back, French, formerly 31.00. now 93 cents.
23-Inch, All Silk Rhadames and Twilled Surahs. Extra, reduced from 52 to S1.33.
22-lnch. All SilkHhadamea. extra weight. See it at SlO.
Largest Line of Patterns. Black and Colored All-Silk Brocades, Sl.40. S1JJ0,
81.75, and up. Rhadzimers, Black and Colors, Q1.40, Si.CO to 2, all silk. See the
Samples and Prlce3.
COLORED SILKS AND SATINS,
20-inch Striped Satins, Pekin Reps, all latest shades, for So cents per yard.
20-inch Brocaded Satins in light evening shades, light blues, pinks, cream, etc.,
. at 8L00 per yard.
19-inch Plain Satins, CG shades to select from, match any color, 73 cents per yard.
22-Inch Heavy Gros. Grain. French Dress Silk., formerly 2 per yard, now $1.25.
VELVETS.
25-Inch Nonpariel, Silk Finished Yelvets in black and every shade: eolors fat.
at 76c, 85c and SlU)0ner yard.
18, 19 and 20-Inch Silk velvets: Largest line of shades, SL50.Sl.75. 82.00 to $2.50.
18,19 and 21-inch Black Silk Velvets, $2.00, $233, 2.75 per yard; fine values.
20 to 27-inch Black All-Silk Velvets. Genuine Crottoc3. 3.00 to 12.00 ncr vard.
in to .'-incn embossed velvets, in colors and biacic; fcatin ana uitoman grounds;
Striped and Brocades, $2X0 up to $3.50 per yard. Largo assortment.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Samples and prices on application, of New French Dross Goods, late Importa
tions. Plaids, ftuns' Veilings. Ottomans, Velours, Empress' Cloths, Serges,
Jersey Cloths, Striped Combinations, Tricots, Ladles' Cloths, and many other
lines In black and colors, in all loading and popular shades.
Suits, Wraps oe any Garment made to order. Perfect
Fit Guaranteed.
PILGER'S BRANCH.
FIRST-DOOR BELOW RESCUE ENGINE HOUSE. ASTORIA.
Carpets! Carpels! Carpets!
We beg to call the attention of tho publio to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturers, of the
. LARGEST INVOICE OF
I CARPET
Erer offered for sale In tbU city, comprising all grade, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
To the lowest priced article in this lluu. We are determined to dispose of our stock of
Carpets wltbla tno next four weeks, and to that end oiler special Inducements, precluding
the possibility ot tteiajc Undersold by any of oar Competitors.
IN THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show you the eryBE3T GOODS at BOTTOM FIQUEE3. and shall ho pleased
to receive a call for inspection Trhethetyou purchase or not.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
New Establishment!
HEW FEIG1S"
JhhiieI
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
! .And cordially invite a call from our friends and the public generally.
F Mf. IA 9 a. a. . i A 1 A. J) 4ift( 4-fk rtnnlttn rt
Tiuienaio oecome a permanent nxiure in tins piace nuu uuauu icwo
i liberal share of patronage from the public.
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cr..Cbenamu3 and Hamilton Sts. H. Du BU1SSON, Manager.
ard.
SATINS.
we taKe pleasure In announcing, that hav
ing purchased the stock of the late
firm of E. D. Curtis & Co., and
aud having made many
New and Attractive Additions,
We now offer for sale tho
MOST COMPLETE LINE
OF
FURNITURE
HOUSE
Furnishing Goods,
in
, Dress Ms.
Tor
For
For
For
The Finest Groceries.
The Freshest Vegetables,
The Most Complete Assortment,
Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Delivering AU Orders,
C ill Mt
FRANK L. PARKER'S
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
MM0pyorffijtfH (P l,u uggx"-t'
TEK apply to the Captain, or to
EMPIRE
THE
Exclusive Drv
SS3T ASTORIA.
Our Stock Is Tlie Most Complete, Our Prices At Boct Bottoi
And Our Anxiety To Sell Ta TJnequaled!
We Are Always ai ihe Top of the Market
And With Us You AVill Find
THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN OUR LINE
As Fast As They Appear In Eastern Markets.
WE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR LATEST IMPORTATION
-OF
Ladies' and Infants' White Goods, Skirts, Parasols, Silk Mitts, GlOYfrS io
Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc.
PRAEL BROS.
Jobs, A.
-DKAIJCU
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment ot
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
Tho Best In tho marker.
Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, JWD CANNERY
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Clienninns Street. Next
ASTOBIil,, mm
THE NEW MODEL
"F
A FDLI. STOCK
M. OLSEX.
J. GU3TAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE Z2 BEDDING.
Corner Dlaln and. fcJquemoqua Streets, Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC,
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QJJALITY WILL ATF0BD.
AIX KINDS OF FUKaiTORE REPAIR A10 VARNISHED.
Columbia Transportation- Company.
FOR ORTJuATf IX
FAST TIME!
THE POPULAR STEAMER
FLEETWOOD
"Whlcli has neen 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 P.M.
Iteturnlns leaves Portland every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A. M. arriving at Astoria at 1 P. M.
T"An additional trip will be made on Sunday of Each, Wee, leaving Portland
at 9 O'clock San day Morals. Passengers o this ronte connect at Xauuoa
tor Sonnd ports, V. B. SCOTT, Fresldtn.
STEAMEB
CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Pcrker,Uaater.
For TOWING. FREIGHT or. CHAR-
U. B, PAJBKEB.
STO
OSLY
Goods House
I"
WORK
toG L. Parker's Store.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORrA ONLY OF
E. . BAWBB,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOD
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. It. HAWES Is also agent tor tna
Mt latent Mm Store
And other first-class Sto?3.
furnace "Work. Steam Sit
tings, etc, a specialty
ALWAYS OX HAND.
A. J0HN3OX.
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