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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SUNDAY..
...JUNE 15, 1881
POLITICAL
CONDITION
ICO.
OF MEX-
Mb. Daka, of tbe New York Sun,
who lately returned Trom a trip
through Mexico, draws Home striking
contrasts between tho government of
that country and this. Although
both are republics, and the constitu-
tion of that country was borrowed
Irom ours, there is no similarity in
them whatever. In theory the coun
try is like ours, divided into states,
"with a general congre33, president,
- state legislatures, governors, etc., but
here the parallel ends. The masse
of the people ars too ignorant to have
any interest or to take any part in the
direction of governmental affairs.
There is no public opinion, no discus
sion of public questions, no press
that dares or even cares to discuss
them. There are no political parties
even. The president is a sort or inv
perator liko the first Roman Csesars.
His authority is unlimited, as much
so as the veriest despot that rules in
Asia. A new president is to be choBen
in a few days, but the matter excites
no interest whatever, and a visitor
there would have no idea, from what
he could observe, that so important
an event was about to occur. No
political meetings are being held and
no discussion of political affairs. The
slate is made up, and the men selected
by the government will be elected. It
is understood that General Porfirio
Diaz will succeed the present incum
bent, General Gonzales, because suoh
is the understanding between the two
men. No other oandidate is eTen men
tioned. Gonzales durins his four
years of administration has acquired
a fortune of ten millions of dollars,
acquired by shameless jobbery. Cor
ruption is universal throughout all
departments of government and
despotism in its worst form reigns
.under the name of democracy.
The official dispatches touching
the proposed European conference on
tho Egyptian question are about as
'varied and contradictory as com
mentaries on tho scriptures. One
says the entire question of Egyptian
control as well as that of tho finan
cial management of Egypt is to bo
reopened; that France and Italy have
so demanded, and that the Gladstone
government has yielded. Another
that such an invasion of English
prestige cannot for a moment be
be thought of. Another that Turkey
will not take any part iu the confer
ence if any protectorate or any idea
oV European annexation is to be
mentioned. And it is to be hoped
that the sick, man has tho Russian
bear back of him smoothing his pil
low. For as the "great Beaconsfield"
stopped the czar when on his way to
Constantinople iu 1876-7, so the czar
should drive John Bull out of Egypt
to-day.
A TArEE by Sir John Pope Henes
ney iu tho Nineteenth Century on
"What do the Irish read J" -rill in all
probability provoke considerable dis
cussion. In his travels through Iro
land Sir. John has found that the
younger generation is being fed on
nationalist literature, which is strong
in favor of Irish independence. This
is better than dynamite. It is. really
the strongest feature of Irish patriot
ism that England Trill have to face in
the future. To tho Ireland of the
nest generation fed on such literature
England will have to grant equal
rights and an untrammeled industry
or national independence. It was be
cause New England was on the whole
smarter than her grandmother, that
she succeeded in winning her inde
pendence, and when Ireland has equal
claims they will be granted, either
with or against the will of England
Ik 1869 Kentucky was assessed as
the richest southern state. Virginia
came second and Texas third; Georgia,
Tennessee, Louisiana and North Car
olina were respectively fourth, fifth,
uixth and seventh, as they are now.
South Carolina ranked eighth, and
Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and
Florida brought up tho rear in the
order given. That was in 1879. Mark
the change in four years. In 1883
Texas came to the front as first, hav
ing added to her wealth in that time
33,500,000 more than all the property
m .North Carolina is worth, 8103,000,
000 more than would buy tho state of
South Carolina, $32,000,000 more than
the Louisianians value their entire
state, including its seaport, New Or
leans, and more than four times the
entire valuation of Florida. As com
pared with herself, Texas gained in
ne xour years yo.yu per cont
Utah has now 10,000 small farms
averaging nearly five acres, and the
whole must bo irrigated. There is
only one large farm in the territory,
and it is owned by a company. The
great salt lake, according to Elder
Cannon, contains enough salt to sup
ply America for centuries. All that
is necessary in preparing it for mar
kot is to go to the edge of the lake
with o wagon, and a man with a pair
of rubber boots can load it with a
shovel. The salt lies at tho bottom
of the lake in small, coarse crystals.
After loading, it is taken to a nind.
rag machine, and being run through,
n is nc lor tne taoie.
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
A.TMRS.GEO.HILLEE'8, NEXT DOOR
,TMRS.GEO.HHJ
..to Weston Hotel.
NEW TO-DAY.
Occidental Hall!
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
KOSS BKOS. - Manager-.
Friday, June 20.
-WHITLEY'S O ICINAL-
Hidden Hand Co.
SUPPOB1LNG THL HANDSOiVE
COMEDIENNE.
Fanai Traaoi,
The CHARMING SOUBBETTE. in 3n n-
tircly new and original version or
.Mrs. Southworth's
Famous Zt. T. Idocr Story, and the-greatest
all SOUXfiEEKDBAMAS,
THE HIDDEN HAND.
Elegant Scenery,
Th Virginia
Cabin SIngtrs.
..POPULAR PRICES.
BE3EP.VED SEATS at New York Norelty
Store.
For Tillamook.
THE STEAMER
Will sail from Main street Wharf for
TILLAMOOK, on
Saturday, June 21, 18,84
For Freight or Passage apply ta C Leinen
vreber. or J. G. Hustler, at the Wharf.
Notici to Contractors and Builders.
Bids wUl be received until G P. M. on Fri
day. June 20th. for building a dwelling house
in Astoria. Flans, specifications, and de
tailed drawings can be seen at the office of
A. Bradford, architect. First National Bank
Building. First Street, Fortland. or at the
office of the undersigned at Astoria.
F. L. CHEERY.
Astoria, June Hth, 1BS4. Jl5-it
Net Lost.
ON THE NIGHT OF THE 12TK, AT CL AT
flop Spit, about 300 fathoms 45-niesh 12
ply Barbour. Corks marked I. X. L.. and
leads same. Finder trill leave at L X. L.
PACKING CO.
Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1
have this day purchased the entire bus
iness of Wherry and Co., of Clatsop Countv.
Oregon, 4ogether with all Horsos. Stock
GaUle, Tools and Implements belonging to.
and used by thpra in their business ; and
also all notes, accounts, debts and duos, ow
ing by any and all persons to said firm. All
such notes-aocpuntt. debts and dues must
be paid to WH. D. Smlth.who alone is au
thorized to receive and receipt tor the same
I will continue the market business at the
old stand under the firm name of Wherry &
A. H. JOHNSON.
June l2tk, 18M.
To Be Let
-OPOM3. 10,11. 1 AND 18 IN WW.
IX Hume's block. Apply to J.J.BABCLAY.
at office of Wm. Hume, Astoria. J 10 st
Grand Excursion
TO
Forts Stevens, Caotiy and liwaco
THE GEN. MILES
Will Leave Gray's Dock
AT
On Sunday, June 15.th 1884,
At H A. X
For Forts STEVENS, CAMSY and 1L WACO
Keturniujj, leave ILWACO at :SO P. M.
in time to connect with tbe TFfeto tVett, for
Portland.
Rxenrslea Tickets, sold only
at the office for Xeuad Trip -SIM
J.n.D.QEAY.
Agent.
Remember 8 A. M.
O. ST. Alf- CO
8PECIAL NOTICE.
Excursion Tickets from Astoria to Portland
and return
$2.50.
TUP. PAST ELEGANT STEAMER
WIDE WEST
Will niaVe regular trips during the season
leaving Astoria as follows :
Leave Astoria Wednesday and
Friday at O A.M, arrive In
Portland at 2 P. M.
Leave Astoria Sunday Afternoon
at 5 P. M.f arrive in Portland
at I A. M.
Passengers leaving Astoria Sunday P. M.
c ?ure looms and remain on Meamer
all night. .
HKTunyiaro :
leare Fartlaad Taeuiar aad TarMUr
at 6 P. ai.. arrive at Asurta at 5oa.
Leave Portland Saturday at 8 P. M.
arrive la Astoria at 8 P, M.
A.L.RTmTT?S
General Passenger Agent.
CLOSING OUT
AT
PRIVATE SALE!
THE
Elegant Stock
OF
Meriden and Miidletown Co.
Quadruple Plated Silver Ware.
NOW REMAINING UNSOLD AT MY
.Auetioa Store vrillbo offered at prlv ate
sale At unprecedented!? low priees daring
uiu. mew. j. very sntcie is Kuaranieea to
be as represented, and the object is to close
it Quc.Kiwoui rcsara to proats.
The ladies will olease call and aratitaln
bow, they may obtain a fifty-dollar Tea set
which' will be grren awnv at tba close of the
saw. x.v.nvLDKX,
Auctioneer.
AjtB&L
THK ftEW Il'OUK.
NOVELTY
STORE
Opposite tho Parker Hou-e.
Headquarters for the Young
and the Old.
Eoota Musical Instruments, To
rJenery and Novelties oi EVi
aysSta
rery .Description.
All tbe leading Publications
of the Day.
Ask to be shown the Clarions, the latest
novel of mechanical ingenuity.
ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE,
AUG. DANIELSON, - - Proprietor.
SeballtaBd Befitted ThreashoBt.
The Best of
WIXES, LIQUOR, AXD CIGAKfl.
For a Good Glgar, call for on of
"Danielson's Best."
Comer West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria.
nS-Gm
PLUMBING!
You will do DlinnnPlf AtWhceler
well to call oq nUUUUbrX Kobb's.for
Tapping and Patting In of Water Pipes.
IT WILL PAY YOU
Sol Gold Jewelry,
BRACELETS,
Sc rf Pins, .Chains, fatclies,
SILVERWARE,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria,
EVAll goods warrantedasrepresented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
Boat Building,
J08. P. LEATHER8
Foraori? owr Arndt & Perthes'! Machine Hboi
IS BUILDING FIRST-LASS BOATS IN
tbe shon formerly occupied by M. John
son on Concomly street, ono block we9t of
Hansen Bros' ami. Model. Material u
PlaUfa First-elans.
Westport aad Astoria
THE FAVORITE STEAMER
GOLD DUST
TVhkh has bpon thoroughly refitted for the
eorarort of Passengers will run this season
bettreen Wcstport and Astoria
DAILY TRIPS
As follows :
Leave Westport at 7:30 A.M.
Arriving in Attorla at 19 CO a. m.
Leave Astoria at 2 P. M.
Arrive in Westport at 0 p. M.
Will touch at nil way landings.
For freight or passage apply on board or
to CAPT. JAS. COX,
Manager
Frank" E Laiiton.
DEALER Ih"
Fruits, Notions, Cigars
AND-
TOBAOOOS.
Water St between West 8tli
aad Went Otir.
Tropical and Domestic Fruits per eyery
steamer. Nuts, Candlea. etc.. at IIalghtons.
Kver thing Fredh and First-class,
ff. T. Coleman & Co.'s
AGErVCY.
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
oisies ana curope.
DepHit Received.
School Meeting Dist. No. 1 8.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
meeting of the legal voters of School
District No. 18. Clatsop County; Oregon, will
be neld at Its school house on the 2sth day
of June. IBM, at the hour of 7 o'dofk p. it.,
for the purpose of voting a tax for tho sup-
f.u "C3tuu lor uie ensuing year. Also
or the purpose of determining whether any
improvenienta or additions shall be made to
the school house. Also for voting upon the
pioio9iuiu 10 raise oy tax. or otherwise
dered at said meoUn
tr
Done by order of
U1C
I&&L
juceoaraoiuirectors this 5th day of June.
. r . "- . " . wmw
C. W. SHIVELY.
District Clerk.
B. F. STEVENS & CO.,
OITV HOOK STORE.
Have Just received n mammoth stock of
Booka. The young and old, nch and poor
v4-i nu rc m.wuuuvuicu
AGENTS FOR THE
Kraaick 4k B&eh aaa 3f aadsfoldt 4k.
Xtat Plaaea aad. WeterB
Cttare Oxx&aM,
Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru
ments will be promptly filled.
B. F. STEVEN8 & CO.
Money To Loan.
IN BUMS FROM SIM UPWARDS.
Inquire of
$Mm THOS.O.TBULUNQER,
yv
jp the
Oew York Novelty) SlS, SufiUS
STORE! -
Reduction
-OF-
Tel
CIO
Wraps, Dolmans, Ready-Made Suits, Etc,
AT
PILGER'S
We submit tho following partial price list to the ladies of Astoria. Wo
would state thafryoucan order any quantity, desired by the yard, or match" auv
shade in satin, velvet, silk ordres goods. We have full and complete samples of
our entire stock in Portland. All orders promptly lilled-and sent to purchasers
the following day. Note the following samples of prices.
SILK DEPARTMENT,
18-inch Black Silk, heavy, for Trimming, sold by us for 73 cents per yard.
20Inch BlaclcSilk, heavy, all silk, sold now for 90 cents per yard.
21-Inch Black Genuine Tapplssier, gros grain, pure silk, now for Sl.13.
22-Inch Black Ponson, mpa grain, satin finish, now sold for $1.33.
22-inch Black Genuine Bonnet, gros grain, see the quality forSl.30.
23-irtch Black Genuine Bonner, best qualities, satin finisli, same low prices pro
portionate! v. -
BLACK SATINS.
13-inch. Black Satin, snlendid value, now-sold at 70 cents ner yard.
19-inch, Black Satin, linen back. French; formerly S1.50, now 95 ciMits.
23-inch, All Silk Rhndames and Twilled Surahs, Extra, reduced from 32 to 1.33.
22-Inch. All Silk Rhadames, extra weight. See it at Sl.50.
Largest Line of Patterns. Black and Colored All-Silk Brocades, Sl.40, $1.30,
Sl.75,andup. Rhadzimers, Black and Colors. Si. 10, $1. CO to $2, all silk. See the
Samples and Prices.
'colored silks and satins.
20-inch Striped Satins, Pekin Reps, all latest shades, for 83 cents' jmt yard.
20-inch Brocaded Satins in light evening shades, light blue3, pinks, cream, etc,
at $1X0 per yard.
19-inch Plain Sarins, GG shades to select from, match any color. 75 cents per yard.
22-Inch Heavy Gros Grain, French Dress Silks, formerly $2 per yard, now .SI .35.
VELVETS.
25-inch Nonpariel, Silk Finished Velvets
ai7&c, use ana si.ooper yard.
18, 19 and 20-inch Silk v el vets ; Largest line of shades, SL30, $1.75. $2.00 to $2.30.
18, 19 and 21-inch Black Silk Velvets, $2.002.25, $2.75 per yard: fine values.
20 to 27-lnch Black All-Silk Velvets, Genuine Crottoes. $3.00 to $12.00 per yard.
18 to 22-lnch Embossed Velvets, in colors and black; Satin and Ottoman grounds;
Striped and Brocades, $2.00 up to $3.50 per yard. Large assortment.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Samples and prices on application, of Xew French Dress Goods. late importa
tions. Plaid3, Nuns' Vcilinss. Ottomans, Velours, Empress' Cloths. Screes.
Jersey Cloths, Striped Combinations,
lines in black and colors, in all leading
Suits, Wraps or anv Garment made to order. Perfect
Fit Guaranteed.
PILGER'S
FIRST DOOR BELOW RESCUE
Carpets! Carpets! Carpets!
We beg to call tho attention of the public to our latest Importation, diroct from
-; Eastern manufacturers, of the
LARGEST INVOICE 0
CARPET
Ever offered for 5alo in thU city, eomrxruluf; all grades, fioni the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
To the lowest priced article in thU Hut". We are dctprmined to dispose of our stock of
Carpets within the next four w ecks, and to that end offer special Inducements, precluding
the possibility of Heine UndcrHOlct by any or onr Competitors.
IN THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We. con show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGUIJE3, and shall bo pleased
to receive a call for Inspection w bether you purchase or not.
OHAS. HEILBORN.
New Establishment!
J?
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE PRA3IES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
And cordially invite a call from our friends and the public generally.
... We Intend to become a permanent fixture in this place and trust to receive a
liberal ghare of patronage from the public
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. " n. 13u BUISSON, Manager.
!
Dress Bonis.
A
BRANCH,
in black and every shade: color-, f.vsr.
Tricots, Ladles' Cloths, and manv other
and popular shades.
BRANCH.
ENGINE HOUSE. ASTORIA.
e take pleasure in announcing, that hav
ing purchased the stock of the late
Arm of E. D. Curtis & Co., and
and having made many
New and Attractive Additions,
We now offer for sale the '
AI0ST C03IPLETE LINE
OF
FURNITURE
HOUSE
Furnishing Goods,
Tor
Por
Por
For
The Pinest Groceries.
The Preshest Vegetables,
The Most Complete Assortment,
Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and DelUcrincj All Orders,
G ill .it
FRANK L.
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
-r-s s- '
TEE apply to tho Ciptain. or to
isfr
EMPIRE STORE
THE ONLY
Exclusive Dry Goods House
EET ASTORIA.
Onr Stock Is The lost Coilete, Our Prices At Reck: Bottom
And Our Anxiety To Sell Is Unequaledl
We Are Aiways at the Top of the Market
And "With Us You Will 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, Gloves ia
Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc.
PB.AEL BROS.
John A. Montgomery,
-DEALER.
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents tor
Magee Stoves and Ranges
Thn IlPt In tho tnnrt.-fr
Piumbtos Roods of all kinds on hand. Jo!
work done in a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Cbermmns Street, Sext taO L Parker's Store.
SOSRXiL,
THE NEW MODEL
A FULL STOCK
M. OLSKX.
J. OUSTAF30X.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FTJRIsriTUKE Z2 BEDDING.
Corner 3Inln and Squemoquu, Streets, Astoria, Orexen.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFPOED.
AIX KIISDS OF FUEX1TUBE REPAIRED AICD VARWISHED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO
FOAi & STOKES.
A FULL LINE OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A-
NEW SLIP
Just Finished in Rear of Store.
HEADQUARTERS
FOK
Toys, lancy Goods, Stationery,
CUTLERY, ETC.
Fresh Fruit Received Daily.
A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.icles.
NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING.
CHAS. A. MAY,
Chenamus street, sonth side, ono door
from Cass.
PARKER'S
STEAMF.U
CUM PARKER
Eben P. Porker, Master.
ForTOWINO, FREIGHT orCHAE-
U. B. PAJBKEB.
I-
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SS3?-3s
SC03CC
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TOItfA ONLY OF
E. R. KAWB9,
AGEWT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOfl
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. It. HA WES Is also agent foe the
find patent Cootif Store
And other first-class Stoves.
Furnace Wrk. Steam Fxt
tinK8t etc., a poialtr
AI.WAYS ON HAND.
A. J0EN8OX.
THE LATEST STYLES
IN
WALL PAPER
AT
B. B. FRANKLIN'S,
NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE.
A very largo Stock from which to select.
Window curtains made to order.
-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
will be lound convenient to my patrons.
Hartee anil Snip (Mien
A. VAN DUSEN & CO..
DEALERS IK
Hardware and Ship Chandlery,
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements,
Sewing Dfacklaes,
FaiHts and Oils, Groceriei, etc,
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