75f "- CZJ Site gaits lorian. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY JULY 23. 1884 THE ONSLAUGHT ON PIE. 'Tie," says the lexicographer, "is a crust or paste baked "with sometlriug in it;" but the lexicographer does not embody in this definition cither the common or special understanding. To the pie-eater, especially of New England residence or origin, pie is the staff of life, the toothsome orna ment of the festal board on all oc casions. Whether at home or abroad, in the palatial hotel or the humble tavern, he finds all meals distasteful if no pie be there, while the coarsest fare is rendered palatable if pie be the final course. In the spring time of the year no scarcity of materials can deter him from attempting to secure the accustomed viand. As the apple of the orchard diminishes in quantity and increases in price, the apple of the can or of the drying furnace takes its place; and when the lowest ebb is reached, there is still the "vinegar" pie, from vhich a well-bred hippopotamus would turn with loathing, but which the pie eater rolls as a sweet morsel under his tongue, declaring sententiously and axiomatically that "a pie is a pie whatever it is made of." Then when the tide turns comes the rhubarb, to be followed in quick succession by the custard, when the hens begin to lay freely, then by the fruit pies, and lastly, as the golden autumn heaps up her garnered treasures, by the luscious squash, the tempting pump kin, the long-abiding apple, and the deadly mince. Such is pie to the eater, whose name is legion. But to the sanitarian and dietari an pie is an abomination. Of all things indigestible and harmful it is the most indigestible and harmful. Its victims are to be seen by thous ands slowly dragging their weary limbs about their daily tasks, and bearing on their sallow cheeks the imprint of their unwholesome diet. If these could have their way they would sweep through the railway eating houses and pastry-shops and family kitchens of the land with the besom of destruction until every ves tige of pie were effaced from the land aud the lexicographers compell ed to substitute for their present definition "an obsolete article of food long since condemned."' Unfortunately -or fortunately the dietariaus have not their way; but they are not, therefore, idle. They are pursuing their fell purpose by a more peaceful pathway; but they are in as deadly earnest as if they were a moving army with ban ners, Very cunningly and insidious they are giving out that the pie is not onlv injurious, but actually poi sonous. By a wonderful stroke of luck they have found in the wilds of Ohio a family stricken with sudden and fearful illness soon after indulg ing in an orgie of pie; aud this occur rence the' are blazoning abroad through the country as a terrible warning to the pie-eaters, That this will have its effect, can not be doubted. There are cautious and timid souls among the pie de voured who hold their lives above the gratification of appelitie, and who will be frightened henceforth from further indulgence in the customary luxury. But if the dietarian foes of pie expect to drive off the "stalwarts" by any of their "poison" stories they are leaning on a broken reed. The courageous man or woman, inured from early infancy to the dangers that lurk in "crust or paste, baked with something in it," can no more be driven from his or her idol by tales of pic-poisoned families than can the hard' mariner who has breasted the gale for half a century be driven from the sea by tales of shipwreck. The pie may be "scotched." but it will not be killed by any such device. The police at Warsaw have seized 500,000 roubles, and numerous procla mations pointed in the Kussian and Polish languages, intended for circu lation through the empire, in the event of the designs against the czar, on his recent visit to "Warsaw, having been successful Five tourists have been arrested at Moscow in whose possession were found largo sums of money, dynamite bombs and docu ments. The latter showed that since the coronation of the czar Moscow has been the seat of the executive committee of the Nihilists. A state of siege has been proclaimed at War saw, and the governor general and chief of police will be removed. The wet June and July have hap pily kept down the usual fires in the northwest Word comes, however, from the Coour d'Alene that the little" town of Belknap was almost com pletely wiped out last Friday by a fire, which left but five buildings re maining. It is understood that Logan's letter of acceptance will be about -4,000 words, and will, as far as possible, avoid the ground covered by Blaine's letter. It will appeal to the soldier element, at the same time avoiding any special display of the bloody shirt The cholera in Paris is increasing. Eight cases were reported on the 21st, two of which were fataL At Toulon the epidemic is assuming a most vio Jent character, nearly all the victims dying suddenly. THE MALIGNANT IN POLITICS. The following is clipped from the New York Evening Post-. "A corresnondent -wrifAR t innmVa whether Mr. Blaine was in favor of specie resumption at the fame when the resumption act was before con gress, and, if not, what kind of cur rency he was in favor of. Wo have accordingly made an examination of the record as compiled in Mcpher son's Textbook, nnri -nrn it Tint, -fin1 Mr. Blaine's name mentioned in any pare oi it. The New York Evening Post is edited by two men who are supposed to know the recent political his tory of the country. It is, therefore, fair to assume that both of them know Mr. Blaine's attitude toward the resumption of specie pay ments without referring to "McPher son's Handbook of Politics." When, therefore, they, refer to that book and say that they do not find Mr. Blaine's name mentioned in any part of the record relative to the passage of the Resumption Act, they do it to deceive the reader and the public who may bo ignorant concerning the circumstan css. Why does not Mr. Blaine's name appear on the roll calls on the Resumption Act? Simply because, as Speaker of the House, he followed the usual precedent and did not have his name called. The Evening Post knew this as well as any paper in the coun try; why, then, did it not state what it knew, to be the truth? Why did it take the course it did to deceive its readers? Because its malignity to ward Mr. Blaine makes it utterly un scrupulous as to the methods it em ploys to present him in a false light before the country. The New York Evening Post knows that Mr. Blaine was in favor of the Eesumption Act and that when its repeal was urged and the fiat money craze swept over the country, he was one of the most strenuous opponents of both schemes. Further comment is unnecessary, except to add that such treatment of public men is infamous, and such an answer to a person seeking informa tion is an insult. A pathetic little incident connect ed with a case pending before the late congress regarding the reduction of $50 per month from the pension allowed by the govergment to the late Gen. Ward B. Burnett for gal lant services rendered his country, occurred on the day of his death. The congressional committee were seated in their room discussing the case, hotly arguing for aud against the brave old soldier, whether or not to restore the special pension, which to them personally could mean .so little, but to him was fraught with such weighty interest, when sudden ly all were startled by the unexpect ed entrance of Mrs. Burnett Gazing around for an instant with a dazed, sorrowful air, she advanced a step nearer, saying gravely, with wonder ful pathos in her voice. "Gentlemen, you can fight him no longer, he ia gone," and then the brave hearted wife, who through all the years of trial and sorrow, never once faltered in that helpful allegiance to her hus band, which was the bright spot in the closing years of a once brilliant career, burst into tears. Portland papers are of the opin ion that the N. P. lease of the O. R. & N. lines is a good thing for their city, as it postpones the building of the line across the Cascade mountains. MARRIED. At the residence of B. C. Kindred. Ft btcvens, July 22, 1884, by Her. Winfieid Scott D. D.. .Mr. J. E. Miller and Miss Julia A. Kindred. NEW TO-DAY. FRANK FABRE'S CHOP HOUSE. Oysters, Ice Cream, COFFEE. The New Model. Everything First Class. Cass Street, rear of Odd-Fellows KuiMlng. Every attention paid mv customers, and the best set before them In first-clas style. For Sale. ONE HOUSE AND LOT IN ALDEU brook. For particulars innuireof Aw THOME3 &KNOWLES. Net Lost. ON TIIE NIGHT OF TWENTY FIRST Inst., off Brown's Slough, about loo fath oms of 45-mesh net Corks branded E, L. F. Finder please notlfv A. BOOTH & CO. Net Lost. OFF SNAG ISLAND ON NINETEENTH of July, 1881. about 300 fathoms 40-mesh 12-plvBarbours twine, leads marked "Cook." One buoy of two raarKed "Cook" and a bunch of corks. Finder will be rewarded by reporting same to J. W. & V.COOK, Clifton, Oregon. Net Lost. ABREAST KINNEY'S CANNERY ON night of 17th, 100 fathoms 43-meshnet, marked M.J. on corks ; powder keg buoy marked J. P. Finder will leave at CUT TING PACKING CO'S. Net Lost. ABREAST KNAPPTON ON WEDNES day night, 250 fathoms 4C-mesh, marked S. P, Co. and F. P. Co., Corks marked J. P. Please leave at Scandinavian Packing Company's cannery- A Seven Room House To Let. TN A DESIRABLE LOCALITY. A DESIRABLE LOC Inquire at this office. Notice of Sale. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE T1IATU liave this day transferred all my right and Interest In the establishment known as the City Book Store. toH. D. Newbury and Irving Stevens, who will conduct the business of the Arm in the future. All accounts due, are to be paid to New bury and Stevens. . , , T , B. F. STEVENS. Astoria, July lst&BSl. Occidental Hall, L. E. SELIG ,..... Lessee and Manager. BEN. COTTON'S COMBINATION. Only Two Nights, Friday, July 25Hi aud Saturday. July 2CiIi. -also-GRAND FAMILY MATINEE Saturday Afternoon. Friday, .... -TRUE DEVOTION." Saturday, .... "IRJlA,the Waif." 3ratinoe. .... "TRUE DEVOTION." Reserved .seats at the New York Noveltv Store. ARE YOU GOING TO GET BECAUSE IF YOU ARE YOU WANT A Housekeeping Outfit. AND AT ou will find Everything that ou need in the way of Furniture, Carpets, Stoves. Crockery, IIouse-furnfchinK floods NICE COMFORTABLE BEDS, And everything just as good aud a Gil KAT DEAL CHEAPER than you can got it any- wiierceiseiii Asiona. Now if you want to BE CONVINCED come around and "-ee our prices. "We will guarantee to sell i ou nnuhinir vou want cheaper than joucan get it at auction or eisew nere, "Everyone Knov..s the ZIaei BUY THE BEST ! BARBOUKS Irish Flax Salmon Net Threads Woodberry, and Needle Brands. SEINE TWINES. AND eORSiftliyiDLW, Fish Pounds, Seines, and "Xotn Imported to Order. A Large StoclofNetiiiFisliLines WD FISH HOOKS. CONSTANTLY ON HAND. HENRY DOYLE & CO., 517 and 519, MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO. "Agents for the Pacific Coast. II BRACELETS. Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, SILVERWARE, Of every description. Ihe finest stock of Jewelry" in Astoria. J5T"A1I goods warrantedasrepreseuted GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. Magnus C, Crosby Dealer in HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, T133. AND Ooer. H.B.PARKER DKALEII IN" Hay, Oats, and Straw, LIME Brick. Cement, and Sand. Wood Delivered to Order. Draying, Teaming, and Express Business DRALKK IJJ WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. FIRST-CLASS. WEST SHORE LUMBER MILLS J. C. TRULLINGER, - - - Proprietor. jrANUFACTUREIl OF AND DHALER IX All Kinds of Lumber, ON AND AFTER THIS DATE WILL sell LumberandBoxes at following rates: All Rouen Lumber, (only to special agreement), ...... . ......$10 oo No. 1 Flooring and Rustic, (only to spe cial agreementh. .... 20 oo No. 2 Flooring and Rustic, (only to spe cial agreement)....... sib oo Mouldines. 10 Der cent, cheauer than any body. Fish Boxes. 14J cents at mill, Snooks, 12 cents at mill, M.OLSEN&OO.'S Oi Go Jewelry H hf nuns F"S A NEW DEAL ALL 'EOTJjffD. Something of. Importance to Eveijone that Lives in the City of Astoria. in II The WELL-KNOWN BUILDER, has bought from W. W. PARKER, the large Sash and Door Factory Known as "Hansen Bros.' Mill," And makes puhlic 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 THEY WANT, promptly on time, and AT LOWEST EIGUSES. A Full Stock of Sash and Door Work, Mouldings, etc., on Hand or Made to Order. Bids and Estimates Furnished, and Orders Solicited. HUILDERS, CARPENTERS and CONTRACTORS invited to call, examine stock and give a trial order. WILLIAM HOWE, PROPRIETOR. THE HOWE PLANING MILL asassscsacur m l t" .'i ,r:ifw,,-ijaaca:3ujjjtujaa:.wl. i..y. '.uysssssss AVe l)oj; lo ' the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the & $& Kver offered Tor sale in tliU city, fomprkhijj all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In Ihe Newest Tints and Shades, To the lowst priced artielo in this line. v-.il, ,ui: w linn iiioucAb luiunnrha, aim iu uuu enu nuer special inducements, precluillns the possibility of llelnjr Undersold by nuy of our Competitors. IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall bo pleased to receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or not. OHAS. HBILBORN. New Esta wmm &&85 Carpets, Matting, HI JCTtRssxy-q.'i: . m jl st wjw PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, Ami 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 hborral share of patronage from the public ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. h. J3u BUISSOX, Manager. Twk r Slii8fB F7v4 "VX U r . gg t ti'sBl . V.'e are determined to dispose of our stock of We take pleasure in announcing, that hav ing purchased the stock of the late firm of E. D. Curtis & Co., and and having made many New and Attractive Additions1 We now offer for sale the MOST COMPLETE LINE OF URNITUR HOUSE Furnishing Goods, Pictures, Mirrors, Pill IfllLL istrii iroJ J,c Eor The Finest Groceries. Tor The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and T)eli ering All Orders, Call at FKAMK L, PAEKER'S Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. fKJWWJ -,- TEK r.pnly to the Captain, or to THE Exnlircivft II rv iinnrk Hmiqp tLAylliaiey US? UUUUd llUUdU Our Stoei Is The lost Complete, Our Prices At Roci" Bottom And Our Anxiety To Sell Fs Unequalecl! Are Always ai the Top of the Market And With Us Yott 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 in Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc. t&cia D -DRAI.KIt Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. X Ucneral Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in the market. I'mmblug goods of all kinds oa liand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner PLUMBING, GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY WORK ' Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chennmiis Street, Xcxt to C I. Purlcer's Store. THE NEW MODEL ?2Xft '"B! A FULIi STOCK jp jr. OLSnX. .T. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FURNITURE S5 BEDDING. Corner main and Siiucmoqiin. Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Cosnplctc Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITORD. AIJ. ItISIS OF FURJflTUKE REPAIRED AKD VARNISHED. i i" i -r t '..-winmi-ju. FOK Finest Groceries, -GO TO- I MiU. A. FULL LINE OF AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in Hear of Store. HEADQUARTERS FOR Toys, Mcj Goois, Stationery, CUTLERY, ETC. Fresh Fruit Received Daily. A Full Slock of Smokers Ar.icles. NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. CHAS. A. WAY, Chenamus street, south side, one door from Gass. FOARD CTWEC' STEAMER f'LtiU PARKER Eben P. Parker, A! aster. orTOWlNO. b'KEKJHT orCHAR- H. B. PARKER. TORE 0TLT igomery, iy- 3 fe? "ST KAXGE CAN BE HAD IN AS r&iTJR TORIA ONLY OF Sf IB C fi. . BAWBS, UlBM AGEA'I CALL AND EXAMINIT, V'il WILL BE PLEASED. E. It. JIAWES is also agent for the DUCK piKM UUUiiUII oiuve And other flrst-class Stoves. Farnaco "Work. Stoam Fit tings, etc., a specialty. All WAYS ON HAND. THE LATEST STYLES WALL "PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTORTAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. 83?-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will he found convenient to my patrons. Hardware and SMn Clanilery A. VAN DUSEN & CO., DEALERS IN 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 If In chines, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc, -