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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1884)
CZl Sfo gaily storian. ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY. .JGLY 15. 18& ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS. The government's fiscal year, 18S3 84, ended on the 30th nit. with a total debt reduction of about S101,000,000. The national interest-bearing obliga tions now amount to only $1,226,000, 000, arid at last year's rate will be wholly canceled by 1896. But this rate can not be kept up. After the discussions of the last three years it ought not to be necessary to say that the public scores are being wiped off faster than is prudent. Congress has persistently refused on one hand to reduce taxes and on the other to in crease expenditures to the full limit of federal income. There is nothing . for it now but to pay off the bonds at the rate of a hundred millions annu ally. This achievement, however, is not altogether a thing to be proud of, and a change' of policy can not be long delayed. Secretary Folger's estimate of the debt reduction of the year, submitted in December, appears to have been exceeded by. 16,000,000. It will take some time yet to .figure up the reve- .nue and expenditures of the twelve month. But last winter the receipts were estimated at $343,000,000 and expenditures at $258,000,000, and these amounts, if realized, would have left the surplus only $85,000,- 000. The sinking-fund payment- little more thau a book-keeping fie tion has been $45,800,000. Assum ing, as wo may justly, that this amount was enough to apply to the debt, the surplus, which should have been left in the pockets of the tax payers, amounts to $55,200,000. As between the respective policies of devoting the annual surpluses to the debt and spending them on ''jobs," the public mind was long ago made up. The 'national debt was once regarded as a menace of evil. and at all times, and by every party it has been deemed wise to pay it as rapidly as might bo consistent with other interests. The amount of in terest-bearing obligations has been reduced since the close of the war no leas than $1,155,000,000, or almost one-half, the highest amount ever outstanding having been $2,381,530, 294, in 1865. The cancellation of $1,155,000,000 of indebtedness in the fourteen years next following such a struggle as that of 1861-65 has been marvelous. Foreign statesmen never cease to wonder at what we do in this line. Mr. Gladstone especially is fond of pointing to our example as one for Great Britain to follow. Aside from the desirability of tax reduotion, the future of the monetary system of the country is so closely bound up iu the public debt that a halt in the annual payments may well bo called. The people do not propose to have the debt perpetuated for the sake of the national banks. But sound policy demands the care ful establishment of some new scheme of note issuing (if we are to continue to have paper money) before the government bonds get entirely beyond the reach of banking associa tions. This is one of the numerous matters which the present do-nothing congress ought to have attended to but has utterly neglected. The country, however, has not suffered thus far. The amount of paper in circulation is gradually diminishing, but more of this kind of contraction will do no harm. The N.Y. Times, referring to the new . arrangement by the Central Pacific. surrendering the Mojave divi sion of the Southern Pacific, says: This negotiation relieved the Central Pacific of its most pressing pecuniary wants, but at an immense cost It gives the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe the right to enter San Francisco -over the Southern Pacific lines on equal terms with that company, and this gives the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy the same privilege. The " Central Pacific, therefore, loses its monopoly of the California trade. Hard necessity has forced it not only to admit rivals to its territory, but to make its own lines their route of entry. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy now can run from Chicago to San Francisco. It has already cut the Union Pacific road to pieces and is in a position now to fight the Cen tral Pacific. It is a noteworthy fact that in every case where the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy has gone into the contest it has worsted its op ponents. The serious riots lately reported from Panama will have the ofleot of calling attention to Count de Lesseps and his work thero in a way that will be far from flattering. The leading powers of tho world have acquired a way of looking after the general in terests of a defenceless people, and if ' Count de Lesseps and the canal com pany find themselves unable to keep order at Panama, somebody will - readily undertake the contract for . them, charging for the job only in case of. success. It would not bo pleasant for the canal company to be placed under the'supervision of Eng lish, German or French men-of-war, but the general sentiment of civilized Cf .xaen is so "strongly opposed to disor der of any kind that the private pref-.reacea-of the stockholders would not .go very far in preventing euob a control if it seemed tolje necessary. The inflationists have been caught napping for once. While the ene mies of tho national banks have per sistently refused to strengthen them, by authorizing some basis for note circulation other than Government bonds, these same banks have stead ily reduced their issues. A year ago there were outstanding $355,000,000 of bank notes. The amount is now only S338,000,000, The reduction is convincing evidence that tho banks are not reaping tho magnificent prof its from circulation which some have credited them with. The report of the superintendent of public instruction in New York for 1883 shows the number of school houses in that state to be 11,914, with an attendance of 1,041,039 pupils, a number greater than the total popu lation of any one of nineteen states in the Union. There were 31,579 teachers, 24,849 of them being women; the average annual salary of the teachers was $39L The Greenbackers in Washington are .puzzled over the fact that in But ler's letter replying to the Indianapo lis National nomination, he does not formally accept the same. Ben Butleb begins to fear that he was not born to be president. He may be consoled with tho reflection that many other great men are in the same boat. If the letters of acceptance of Blaine and Logan are anything like wine they will begin to ferment if kept corked much longer. HURRIED. At Cathlamet, W. T. July 13.18&J, by John Clemens, Judijo of Probate. Sam uel F. Albert, Sheriff of Wahkiakum Co., W. T., and Miss Lida Sackett, of JIcMinimlle, Oregon. DIED. At Skamokwa, W. T., July 8. 18S4. Johnny, infant son of llcnrv M. and Miunle Bowman, aged 3 months and 1 day, NEW TO-DAY. Net Lost. A 15KEAST KKAPPTON OX W1MNES iJL day night. SK0 fathoms -Hi-mesh, marked a. v, uo. ana 1. 1 uo.. irks marKra .1. r. Ploaso learo at Scandinavian Packing Company's cannery. City Treasurer's Notice. THE Tax-list of the City of AMoriu, Clatsop County, Oregon, is now in my hands for collection, and will remain with me for Thirty days. All parties mieresiea picase lairo notice. J. G.lJrSTLElt. City Treasurer. Astoria, July 17, 1884. GRAND A Beautiful Collection of Italian Marble and Alabaster Statuary Roman Urns, Grecian and Flor entine Vases, Card 'Receiv ers, Fruit Stands, Orna ments, and Works of Art. Will be sold positively 'Without Reserve. TKIS0AYAT2P. M. ATHOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS THE PLEAS urc to announce to tho ladies and gen tlemen or this City, who can appreciate RARE AND BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART, that Messrs. Genuarl and Gon, im porters of Italian Statuary, who are now in this city en route to San Francisco, and waiting the arrival of Monday' steamer, have instructed him to closo out the above collection of Marble and Alabaster Statuarv. A rare opportunity is here presented to uin juuics 10 ueconue moir uomes. Sale continued two days onlv. E. C. "HOLDEN, Auctioneer. Occidental Hall, L. E. SELIG, Lessee aud Manager. BEN. COTTON'S Only Two Nights, Friduy, July 25 (li aud Saturday, July 30th. also- GRAND FAMILY MATINEE Saturday Afternoon. Friday, - - - - 'TRUE DEVOTION." Saturday, - - - - "IRJIA,the Waif." Matinee, - . - - "TRUE DEVOTION." Reserved seats at the New York Noveltv Store. MRS.DB.LJ.H1T W ILL LECTURE ON Mental and Physical Evolution Of the Iftunau Itnee. AT LIBERTY HALL Friday Evening, July 18th, AtuissioH 50 ceata. Friday Afternoon, at 2 o'cl'ck Br. Hunt Will Lecture to Ladles Oaly ea PATHOLOGY OF MATERNITY. Ataissle Free. ART AUCTION SALE COIlUiTOI SPECIAL NOTICE. Excursion Tickets from Astoria to Portland and return $2.50. TI1E FAST ELEGANT STEAMER WIDE WEST "Will make regular Mp during the season leaving Aton as i .tlous : Leave Astoria Wednesday and Friday at 6 a. Wi t arrive in Portland at 2 P. M. Leave Astoria Sunday Afternoon at 4: 1 5 P. Nl., arrive In Port land at 12 Midnight. Passengers leaving Astoria Sunday P. M. can ecure rooms and remain on steamer all night. RETCKNIXO : LcttTf Portland Tuesday au.l Thnrsdny at C A. H., arrive at Astoria at .Voou. Lenve Portland Hatardny at 2 I. M, arrive In Astoria at 8 P, H. A. L. STOKES. General Pas enger Agent. GREAT REDUCTION! IN AT MRS. A. MALCOLM'S. rWILLSri.L FOR THE NEXT Til If l TY DAYN all Trimmer Hats and SUMMliU GOCDS at n hi, to elese out mv Summer Stock and make room for a Laryb invoice oi fai.i. uuuj. sow h trie time, for JBAXtGrAXCTSI Come and Nee and He Convinced To be Let. CHOICE ROOMS IN "W.M. Hl'MC'S block, with all conveniences. Apply to GEO. P. WHEELER. July7.l6M Notice of Assignment. Circuit couirr, clatsop county Oregon. In Hie matter of the Estate of McCurtle and Holt. Insolvent debtors : Assignee's notice of appointment. To whom it may cencern: The undersigned hereto rIcs notice of his appointment as assignee of the estate of McCurtle and Holt, in solvent ccbtors of Astoria. Clatsop County. Oregon. All claims against .said estate must be presented to me at my place of business in said city. duly verified as by law required, within three months from the date of this notice. J. E. THOMAS, Assignee of the Estate of McCurtle & Holt, insolvent debtors. July7,18St, dC-w JEL& dixction 2 FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAY8, MRS. A. B. .TEWETT will sell her stock of MILLIMSBT And FAC1 GOODS at a Reduction of Twenty per Cent. On Former Trices This is a rare chance for tho Ladies to secure bargains. Astoria. Juno 21st, 1881. Notice of Sale, mors is to give notice that a A have this day transferred all ray right ana interest in tne cstaoiisnment Known as the Cly Book store, toll. D. Newbury and Irving Stevens, who will conduct the business of the firm In the future. All accounts due, are to be paid to New- uuryanaaietcns. B. F. STEVEN'S Astoria, July 1st. 16SL T. G. RAWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried .N UTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Cigars ami Tobacco. Next door to I. .1. Arvold's. Squemoqua St. Fishermen's Headquarters. THE GENUINE GAPE ANN OILED CLOTHING, OVERALLS, COATS. HATS. SHIRTS, GUM BOOTS, Etc. And a complete outfit, of Best Quality, and at the LOWEST PRICE of anv Estab lishment in the city. P. A. STOKES & GO. Have opened a New Stock of Al noods n the store next door to Foard & Stokes, and GUARANTEE SATISFACTION To all Customer. Private School TL?OR SMALL CHILDREN WILL BE . opened In the Lecture room of the Fres bytenan church on Mondav.Jnnn SOth. at 9 o'clock. MISS LUCY J. POWELL. Sol M Jewelry, BRACELETS, Scarf Pins, Chains, latches, SILVERWARE, Of every description. The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria. GfAll goods warrantedasreprescnted GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. JOHN P. CLASSEN, Manufacturer of French and American Candies ALSO Every mominjr, from the ASTOKIAo-B AK EB1- Water ! Water ! Water! Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Piute &as ad Steam Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iroa and Lead Pipe, BatU Tubs, Water Closets, aud Gas Fixture;. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. A SPECIALTY Is made of Tap pine Water Mains and Rurtnlng Water Pipes, as We have Su po or facilities for doing this work. Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon. Good Milk Cow for Sale. TNQUIBEOFDB. jay TUTTLE. mum! M i jiHLt THE HOWE PL A NEW DEAL ALL 'ROUND. Something of Importance to Everyone that Lives in the City of Astoria. Wm. HOWE, Tim WELL-KNOWN BUILDER, has bought from W. W. PARKER, the large Sash and Door Factory known as "Hansen Bros.' Mill, And makes public the announcement of the fact. His well-known reputation as a Successful Builder and Contractor, and the Quality of the Stock he. furnishes, is his guarantee that any one ordering material at his place will be able to GET JUST "WHAT TnEY WANT, promptly on time, and AT LOWEST FIGURES. A Full Stock of Sasli and Door Work, Mouldings, etc., on Hand or 3Iadc to Order. Bids and Estimates Furnished, and Orders Solicited. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS and CONTRACTORS invited to call, examine stock and give a trial order. WILLIAM HOWE, PROPRIETOR. THE HOWE PLANING MILL Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! We bog to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the X.ARCcSS7 INVOICE OF CARPETS 4Ps E cr offered for sale In this city, comprising aH grades, from tho FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades, To the lowest priced article in this line. Wo are determined to dispose of our stock of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding the possibility of Belnff UmlerHolrt by any or oar Competitors. ,"C,'IUU,,,' IX THE Furniture and House Furnishing Line OHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! mvtr wwiEm JpBniiiilll Carpets, Malting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, And cordially invite a call from our friends and the public generally. Wo intend to become a permanent fixture in this place and trust to receive a liberal sliare of patronage from the public ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. h. Du BTJJSSON, Manager. mm mill 55 W p take pleasure in announcing, that hav ing purchased the stock of the late firm of E. D. Curtis & Co., and and having made many ATev and Attractive Additions1 We now offer for sale the MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE HOUSE Furnishing Goods, kZk For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Call at FBAJra L. Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.. Opposite Custom House Square. TER apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE STORE THE ONLY Exclusive Dry Goods House IK ASTORIA. Our Stock Is Tie Most Complete, Our Prices At Reci: Bottom And Our Anxiety To Sell Ts Unequaled! We Are Always 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 Mitti, Glores ia Lisle, Silk and Cotton", Fans, etc., etc. PRAEL BROS. 2-V-- -- - ' . John A. Montgomery, DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents tor Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Plumbing pooda ol all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike maimer. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chennmns Htrcot, Next toG L. Parker's Stsre. ASTORIA. - OBBOOV. THE NEW M0D3I A FULL STOCK At. OLSEN. -T. OCSTAFSON'. A. .TOHNSOX. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE sg BEDDING. Corner Slain nnd Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Orege. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHCS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A. Complete Stoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS atTALITY WILL AITOBD. AIX KIKDS OF FUBmTUISE REPAIRED AICD VARNISHED, FOR Finest Groceries, -GO TO- FOABD & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished In Bear of Storo. HEADQUARTERS FOB Toys, Fancy Goods, Stationery, CUTLERY. ETC. Fresh Fruit Received Daily. A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.icles. NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. CHA8. A. MAY, Chenamus street, south side, one door IromOaw. PAEKER'S STEAMER CLARA PAROR Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING. FREIGHT orOHAE II. B. PAJBKB. ys:cio'JC'CJ KANGE CAN BE HAp IN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. ff. KAWBB, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, WV WILL BE PLEASED. K. K. HAWE3 Is also agent for the Buck patent Cootii Store And otlior flrst-class Stores. Furnace "Work. SUam Fit tinea, etc.. a avecialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTO MAN .OFFICE. A. very large Stock from which to select. "Window curtains made to order. -My patent Trimmer to cut Wall PapeT .will he lound convenient to my patroas. Harivare and Ship CMlerj A. VAN DUSEN & GO., DKAT.TJR3 IX Hardware and Ship CJiaitdltry Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewiag ftfaekiacs, Falmts Bd Oils, Grarri, etf rH S HfmESSUl
