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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1884)
rw 7 . t m hc ga IMtariatt, ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY AUGUST 1. 18S1 COST OF THE PUBLIC LANDS. It is a mistake to suppose that the public lands cost the Government nothing but the expense of survey ing. The immense domain so lavish ly granted to the railroads and other corporations has actually been pro cured at a large expenditure of mon ey. Our several foreign purchases the running expenses of all our Land Offices, and the incidental charges of administration, constitute but a fraction of the real cost. The expen diture on account of Indians is the substantial portion. If vre -wish to discover what -we are actually grant ing to great corporations, or selling at a nominal rate to foreign lords by millions of acres, vre should, reckon up the whole cost of our Indian ad ministration. A volume of about 1,350 pages, just issued from the Government printing office, prepared by Thomas Donald son, of the committee on codification of the public land commission, en titled, 'The Public Domain, its His tory, with Statistics," presents a table of these Indian expenditures. From July 4, 1776, to June 30, 1880, they ag gregate $187,323,903.91. The expendi tures for survey and disposition from March 1, 178i, to June 30, 1880, in cluding salaries of clerks and ex penses of surveyors general, have been $24,468,691; and it is estimated that from January 1, 1785, to June 30, 1880, the cost of executive depart ments and administration chargeable to the public lands was $22,094,611.07. The amount which has been actually paid under treaty stipulation on ac count of purchases from France, Spain, Eussia, Mexico,'Georgia, Texas is 883,157,389.93. This, we suppose is inclusive of claims adjudicated and paid up to June 30, 1SS0, but it is ex elusive of expenses of commissioners to make treaties, and of salaries and expenses of commissioners to fix boundaries, etc., under the several treaties. "We have in these several items already n grand total expended of $322,049,695.85, and as our total cash receipts, including fees and commissions from 1875 to June 30, 1880, have been only $208, 059,657.14, of which sum wo have paid to the several states, under the two, three, and five per cent fund acts, and under the distribution acts of September 4, 1841, $7,350,803.03, leaving our net cash receipts only $200,702,849.11, it follows that we are out of pocket $121,340,746.85. If we mean to recompense ourselves we must have our land legislation thor oughly revised as soon as possible, for already the most valuable parts of our domain are so dissipated that out of a total of 259,171,787 acres ceded to us by several of the original states, and 1,580,809,900 acres bought of Texas and foreign nations, it is estimated that we will have left after substracting the quantity required to satisfy the claims of corporations and states (which is about 130,000,000 acres) no more than 120,000,000 acres of land available for settlement and cultivation. The elections wliicli will conic off previous to the great Presidential event on tho 4th of November, will take place respectively in Alabama, August 4th; Arkansas, September 1st; Vermont, September 2nd; in Maine, September 8th; in Georgia, October 1st; in Ohio, October 14th; in West Virginia, October 14th. Public attention will be fixed upon Ohio and West Virginia with more interest than on any ot the other enu merated States. Alabama, Arkan sas and Georgia will, of course, go Democratic, and Vermont and Maine for the Eepublicans. West Virginia is thought to be in doubi To lose West Virginia in October would be to lose the state almost certainly in November, so that it is worth an extra effort of both parties one to gain and the other to retain it A weiteb recalls tho fact that dur ing the reign of the cholera in Pitts burg in 1854 the total number nf deaths was something like 1000, or an average of fifty a day. There were as many deaths in the hill districts as in the low districts. Tug boats can be bonrfifc vorv cheap now in New York, as many of tnem are barely paying their en gineers, so says the Nautical Gazette. The first emigrant vessel direct from Sweden for the United States left Gothenburg June 4th, with forty four first-class passengers and 468 emigrants. Fbesh milk from America sold in London is a new wrinkle made prac ticable by refrigerators and swift learners. The new U. S. coast steamer, Car lisle Patterson, left Fortress Monroe for this coast last Wednesday. i Fobeign powers do not altogether like the tone of Blaine's letter. It is too American and aggressive. Db. Koch, the great cholera sharp, says' that that disease is liable to , spread all over the world. San Fbancisco Eepublicans are going to build a brick building for the campaign. NEW TO-DAY. House Wanted. A SIX-ROOMED HOUSE IN A OOD lrfnlltf ulih rint... ...f i.. ., this office. ' ' ""C4 vv'a M Administrator's Sale. N OTrCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY uregon, heretofore duly made and entered -- -cv j.i.j niuuN me uiu aay oi oppienj ter,A.D.l8S4.at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, in front of tho oi Clatsop, State of Oregon, proceed to sell . iiuuih, ouiiuuu iuiuc uignesL uiuuer ior cash In hand, the following real e-tatc be longing to the Estate of Joel Palmer, de feased, to-w it: Lot No. 6 In block No. 154, In Oluey's addition to the town of Astoria. In Clatsop County state of Oregon. Expense ' ccu mj dc jiuu u$- yurcuaser. saia prop erty is sold to nav claims nirstnsr nH tate. SARAHPALilEH. Administratrix of the Estate of Joel Palmer, deceased. The Weekly Astori an OUT TtLlet Mornins In Wrappers ready for Mailing. Price, - - Ten Cents. Grand Excursion THE EVENT OF THE SEASON! Lots of Fun, and a Good Time Generally! The Astoria Brass Band Will Give a Grand Excursion On Sunday, August 3rd. TO Young's River Falls! THE COMMODIOUS Strimrr kgwrf. Clara Parker HAS BEEN CHARTERED FOR THE occasion, and a good time will be guar anteed or no pav. Music will be furnished free by the band. No extra charge for re served seats. Steamer will Leave Main St. Wharf AtO:30A.ai. TICKETS FOR THE ROUND TRIP- 81 CO LADIES FREE. Tickets can be obtained from any mem- oer oi uie nana, at uity isook More, or at r. Blankholm'j Cigar Store. The Steamer will touch at Fishermen's Packing Co's at 8 :30 to accommodate Upper AMwna excursionists. N. B. No questionable characters allow ed on board. Real Estate Auction FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 7:30 PM At Holtlen'g Auction Ilooinn Sold on Account of Dissolution of Co-partnership. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING UP the copartnership heretofore existing between Messrs. Manlev and Col Real Es tate dealers, I am instructed to sell at Pub lic Auction, as above, the balance of unsold lots In the BEACH ADDITION to OCEAN PARK, faciiiR the Weather Beacli between Stout's and Oysterville. For further particulars see posters. E. C. HOLDEN. Auciioneer. Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Sophia Olsen. MARTIN OLSKN. July 23, 1881. To be Let. CHOICE ROOMS IN W.M. HUME'S block, with all conveniences. Apply to GEO. P. AVHKELER. luly 7. 181 Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE will be a Stockholders' meeting of the Garibaldi racking Co., the Snddav f Aug ust, 1884, at 10 a. ar., at 'Longshoremen's Hall No. 2. Ry order of the president, CHAS. WICKSTKOM. Picked up. ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 25, AHOUT KO f:ltlinine Jl-mocli not liraiwlml mi lead W. P. &Co. lite owner can have the same by calling at the I. X. L. cannery, proving property and paying charges. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GLVEN THAT there will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Odd Fellows' Land and Build ing Association, In the lodge room of Beaver ?d.S?.No- r- - - F-t n Saturday. Aug, 23,i6&Lat2iM. Aful attendance is re quested. A.J.MEGLER. Secretary. A Seven Room House To Let. IN A DESIRABLE LOCALITY. Inquire at this office. For Sale. ONE HOUSE AND LOT IN ALDER brook. For particulars Inquire of dw THOME5 & KNO WLES. Lost. pHECKIiro. 3,099. IN FAVOR OF MRS teoSSen? l&til ANDREW SCHURING. NOTICE The splendid A 1 British Iron amp, KIRKWOOD Will bo on berth shortly to load SALMON For Liverpool Direct. For Freight and Insurance apply to BALFOUR, GUTHRIE & CO., . t ..i'ortlad. Or. or ALEX'R BA1LLIE. Astona, Oiegon. WM. EDGAR, Dealer In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. CORNER MAIN AND OHENAMUS STS. Occidental Hall C. W. CORNELIUS Lessee and Manager For two nights,--August 1st and Jd Special engagement of the distinguished artist. M I S S Supported by tho tainted actor, Mr. C. G. OEAIG and a complete Dramatic Company. Friday Evening, August 1st, 1884, CHARLOTTE THOMPSON'S comedy drama (suggested by Charlotte Bronte's famous uarioue acts an entitled worK) in tnree acts ana a prolcgue. JANE EYRE ! As flayed by Miss Thompson 110 nights at the Union Square theatre. N. Y., and for more than C000 times in the various cities of America. Plashes of Merriment ! Glimpses of Pathos ! Overflowing with Pun ! Absorbing in Interest ! The performance for thr -ccond and last night (Saturdaj) villi bp .selected from the following plays : MISS MULTOXl NELL GWYXXE ! EAST LVXXE ! AdraicNinn ... 50 cents NcHorved itciitH - - - SI OO 5ay-&ents Kcservednt the usual place-. New York Novelty Store. Water ! Water ! Water! Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Pluta Gas ail ta lite ALL WORK .'j Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Irouand I.cal Pipe, I5afITuIs, Water Closets, and Gs Fixturcs. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. A SPECIALTY Is made of Tan ping Water Mains and Running water Pipes, as We have Supe or facilities for doing this work. Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon. Sol. M Jewelry BRACELETS, Scarf Pins, Chains, f atclies, SILVERWARE, Of every description. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. Sir-Ail ;oil:i warrantcdasrepresented GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER . G. RfiWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried J UTS. CANDIES, DRIED 3IE.VTS, ETC. Fine Cijrars and Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer in MOT ABE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD 'SHEET ERON, H?iTi AND Copper. CLATSOP COUNTY BRANCH OF American MercantiliCollection ASSOCIATION Room No. 1, White House buildinp, Astona. Bills collected in any part of the United States or Canadas. This association has over5.0tf correspond ents. LANGDON, STICK LHS & CO. The Gem Saloon. The Popular Resort for Astorians. Fortlic Finest of Wines and Liquors Go to THE GEM SALOON. ALEX. CAMPBELL, - - rROPKIKTOlL Hi Bi PARKER DEALEtt IX Hay, Oats, and Straw, XcX3V.E3 Brick. Cement, and Sand. Wood Delivered to Order. Draywg, Teaming, and Express Business DEALER IX WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. FIRST-CLASS. FRANK FABRE'S CHOP HOUSE. Oysters, Ice Cream, COFFEE. The New Model. Everything First Class. Cas3 Street, rear of Odd-Fellows Building. Rl7rv nttontlnn notil mr pnetnmnro oml the best set before them in flrst-class style. Ctalotte Thompson ..- til 11 .in 1 " """ "" Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets. TUC IJflMfC 01 llJlliP iilll .Opposite Custom House llC llUff I J LJtiliily IfllLL Square. J A NEW DEAL ALL 'ItOTJNB. iM steamer Something of Importance to Everyone that Lives in the City of Astona. Will iile -Jtie WELL-KNOWN BUILDER, has bought from W. W. PARKER, the large Sash and Door Factor)- known as "Hansen Bros.' I 4 w And urnUes public the announcement of the fact. His wfl.lriimni rcmitntinn ns n Siinnnssful Builder and Contractor. and theguality of the Stock he furnishes, is his guarantee that any one ordering material at his place will be able to GET JUST WHAT TiriDWANT, promptly on time, and m AT LOWEST FIGURES. A Full Stock of Sash and Door Work, Mouldings, etc. on Hand or Made to Order. Bids and Estimates Furnished, and Orders Solicited. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS call, examine stock and give a trial order. WILLIAM HOWE, PROPRIETOR. T HE HOWE PLANING MILL UCtl JOLCIb UQl pULds UOl J010h We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct fioin Eastern manufacturers, of the ARPETS Kver olTered for ale in thi city, eoinprisinj; all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades, To tho lovfct iiriccd artielc in tills line. Wo are determined to di&pose of our stock of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that ond offer special inducements, precluding the possibility ot Belnc Uatlcwohl by any of our Comnetitnrc. ' ' h IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing Line Wn ran Oinw vnn lm vnrv Itl'QT finrtltS nt l'fTrr-r vinitnpn ..,. . - -. to-rccciMlfcrtaspcai,.,; TliMbSrwiiilSS irnit. ' " ' S" " P'C"SC" CHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FUAHES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, And cordially invite a call from our friends and the public generally. ... W, intend to become a permanent fixture in this place and trust to receive a liberal share of patronage from the public. ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. h. Du BUISSON, Manager. HOWE ?j -5 and CONTRACTORS invited to 3kjj JftflMj wmdt IiTmTii EjSSmufimZm 11 Wo. take pleasure ii: announcing, that hav ing purcliased the stock of the late urm ot ji. jj. Curtis & Co., and and having made many New and Attractive Additions1 We now offer for sale the 3I0ST COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE HOUSE Furnishing Goods, Tor The Finest Groceries. Tor The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delherins All Orders, Call at FRANK L. PARKEBS Family Grocery and Provision Store, TEH apply to the Captain, or to EMPIR THE ExcEussv 1ST SOBLX. Our Stock Is The lost Complete, Oir Prices At Rod Bottom And Our Anxiety To Sell Is Unequalecl! We Are Always at the Top of the Market And With Us You WM 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. DCAI.KIt Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job minuvuu mu nuiniiiiiunnr l.li)lillil PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clienamus Street. Xext to V. u Parker's Store. THE NEW MODEL ,,,34s& A FTIIil, STOCK M.OI.SEX. .1. GTSTAFSOX. A. J0HN3OX. MARTIN OLSEN 3c CO. DEALERS IX FIPRlSriTTTKE S3 BEDDING Corner Slum ami tiqucmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFPORD. ALT. KIXDS OF FlIRKITUKE REPAIRED A3TD TAR3WSHED. - FOR Finest Groceries, -GO TO- FOABD & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in Bear of Store. HEADQUARTERS FOK Toys, linn? Goods, Stationery, CUTLERY, ETC. Fresh Fruit Received Daily, A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.icles. NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ABRIVIXO. CHAS. A. MAY, Chenamus street, south side, one door Icomfass. i'LliU PARKER Eben P. Par her, Master. FurTOWlXC. FTvKIC.IIT orCUAK- ORE OXLY mery, iy- KAXfiE CAN BE ILVD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF B, B. BAWB8, AGEKT CALL AND EXAJIINE IT, Y.H WILL BE TLEASEIX K. K. IIAWC3 i3 also sigent for ttie But patent CuoMiff Sto?e And other flr3t-cla S3 3S37es. Furnace Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a spocialtj- ALWAYS ON HAND. i'im'i'w THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER AT B. S. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTOEIAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. J-M j patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be lound conyenient to my patrons. Hardware and SMj Cianfllery A. VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALHES IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binaclc Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewing Ulncliines, Paints ana Oils, Grocoritf, tc, e iff Goods House 1',r!- -- 'J