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ASTORIA, OREGON
FRIDAY-
...AUGUST 15, 1SS1
BLAINE'S FOREIGN POLICY.
It must bo admitted that Mr. Blaine
is not running very well in Great
Britain. The newspapers of that
country are generally against Lim;
the great manufacturing interests do
jiot view him with favor; and the
bankers, merchants and speculators
in stocks and produce are disposed,
as a rule, to be unfriendly to him.
There can be little doubt that if the
election were to be decided by Brit
ish votes ho would be beaten, so pre
valent is the feeling that his success
would be a disadvantage to British
commerce and British enterprise. It
has been a long time since so much
interest was manifested by the press
and politicians of that part of the
world in one of our elections; and
never before has British complacency
and self-confidence been so seriously
disturbed by a presidential nomina
tion. Usually, our cousins over the
' sea treat our political contests with
levity or indifference; but in the pres
ent case they are clearly taking a
sober vjew which is to say that they
are sagacious enough to understand
the tendency of things, and to realize
the danger which threatens them and
their concerns.
They do not fear any change in the
political relations of the two conn
tries. There is no probabilities that
a war will ever take place between
nations so thoroughly resolved to live
at peace with each other. Their
rivalry is of a sort that puts war out
of the question; but it is none the
less sharp, determined and important
For many years past we have been
steadily encroaching upon the mother
country in the matter of trade, while
our products of all kinds have in
creased and are still increasing at a
rate that never had a parallel. Ours
is to-day the wealthiest nation on the
earth, and it is also the most energetic,
progressive and generally forceful and
influential. The supremacy which
Great Britain has so long enjoyed as
a commercial power is gradually slip
ping away from her, and her loss in
this respect is mainly the gain of the
United States. Her capitalists and
manufacturers, her economists and
statesmen, can very readily see ths
meaning ana enect or our won
derful growth and development
They well know that we are not any
longer dependent upon any other
country, and that we have reached a
point where we are prepared to ex
tend our commerce into new fields
and at the expense of British inter
ests, particularly. That is what
alarms them; and that is why they
are looking just now with so much
solicitude to the course of our pres
idential campaign.
The position of Mr. Blaine upon
this question of the extension of
American commerce is verv candid
and decided. He contends that we
should promptly take advantage of
every opportunity to enlarge our
trade and influence by peaceful
means and in accordance with correct
business .methods. It is his belief
that Great Britain now has the ben
efit of certain markets notably in
South America which properly be
long to us, and which we should take
vigorous measures to possess and
make profitable. There is no good
reason, in his judgment, why
we should stand back and per
mit any European power to
monopolize the traffic of any
portion of North or South America,
when by due exertion on our part
such a condition of affairs can be
- prevented. He does not believe in
resorting to force for the promotion
of such a policy, but he does main
tain that we should let it be distinct-
- ly known that, while we seek no quar-
rel and desire no war, wo propose to
stand by our rights and protect our
interests at any cost That is the
-sum and substance of Mr. Blaine's
doctrine with regard to our foreign
relations. There is nothing very
wild and desperate, it must be allow
ed, in such a theory. It is patriotic,
certainly, and it is logical, sensible
and practical.- There are obvious
reasons why Britishers should be
dissatisfied with it; but no American
, can find just ground for refusing it
his approval.
The Railway Age, speaking of the
Oregon Shoit Line, says: "The Union
Pacific's line to Oregon and the Pa
cific Coast at Portland is rapidly ap
proaching completion. The Oregon
Short Line now lacks only two and a
half miles of reaching Huntington,
Oregon, a distance of 510 miles west
from Granger, Wyoming, the point
at which it branches from the main
line of the Union Pacific, and 1,417
miles from Omaha. The Oregon
Eailway and, Navigation Company,
which is pushing a line eastward
to meet the Oregon Short Line has
laid its track to within seventy miles
of Huntington, the meeting place,
and grading will be completed by
Septemger. The distance from Port
land Oregon, to Huntington is about
410 miles, making the total distance
from O-maha to Portland by this route
1,827 miles, and from Chicago to
Portland 2,319 miles which is al
most exactly the distance from Chica
go to cthe same point via St Paul and
the-Northern Pacific. Active com
petition between the Union and
Northern Pacific roads for Oregon
btwiseas is likely, therefore, to com
mence within a few weeks, although
it will be restrained from injurious
results by the amicable understand
ing which has already been arrived
at The public will have tlfo benefit
of a choice of routes, and each com
pany will strive to offer the greater
attractions."
NEW TO-DAY.
AUGTIONSALE
Saturday, Aug. (6, 2 p. m.
AT HOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS.
Second-hand Purnitnre, Stoves and
Sundries.
Also Ladies' Goods.
A choice assortment of first-class Milli
nery Goods, consisting of Hats, Feathers,
Ribbons, Neckwear. Also Ladies' Hose and
Underwear.
E. C. HOLDE.V.
Auctioneer.
TO CAMERTMEN,
FISHERMEN,
AND OTHERS.
Having Secured the Services
-OF-
Martin Welch,
We are now Prepared to Contract for
ALL KINDS OF BOATS,
In Small or Large Quantities, at
Very Reasonable Bates, all of Our "Work
TO BE
FIRSTOLASS,
ALL KINDS OF BOAT STOCK AND MA
teriat on hand and will be Mld as low
as the lowest, we have also ou hand a very
large stock of Sash Doors and Mouldings of
our own manufacture, which we guarantee
not to ue excelled on me lucinc uoast.
Examine Our Stock, Work
and Prices, and Remem
ber the old 1. X. L.
Stand of
G. H. BAIN & CO.
THE
I
LARGEST AND FINEST
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY
In Western Oregon.
A Full Stock on Hand and
Made Up to Order.
BOATS I3TTIX.T
AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Sashes, Doors, Windows,
Mouldings, Etc.,
Gf Best Material.
Bids Purnished Contractors, Carpenters
and Builders.
All bills due and payable at the end of the
month,
Wm. HOWE, Proprietor.
Notice.
IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNU
:il lllPPtinfnf Rtnnfclinlr1rc nfthoT T T.
P.ICklnp- fin., will 111 lielrl Mm rnmnini'i
office, Upper Astoria, on Saturday, August
30. at 1 oclock i. v., for thepurpose of elect
ing u.duuiu ui uircciurs mr me ensuing
term.
By Order of J. OSTROM,
S. ERICKSON. TreEldent.
Secretary.
For Tillamook.
THE STEAMER
Will sail from Main street Wharf for
TILLAMOOK, at C A. M., on
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1884.
For Freight or Passage apply to C Leinen
weber. or J. G. Hustler, at the Wharf.
Th e Weekly Astorian
OUT
TJais MorxLJLELs
In Wrappers ready for Mailing.
Price, - - Ten Cents.
GUNARD STEAMSHIP LINE.
WE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A
UTPat. rPflnrtlnn In ntoo nrnnlin ,.
well known line. Parties deslrinc to ro to
Europe, or wishlnc to send for friends In
the old country will find It to their advan
tage to mircliase tir.kpfs nvpr Mm fnnir,!
line. Tickets issued by us cood from anv
part of Europe to Astoria.
Agents.
One Half House to Rent.
A PPLY TO ASTORIAN OFFICE.
House Wanted.
ASIX-ROOaiED HOUSE IN A GOOD
locality, with plenty water. Annlv at
this office.
WEST SHORE
LUMBER MILLS
J. C. TRULLINGER, - - - Proprietor.
STASUFACTtmiCK OF AXD DKALEE IK
All Kinds of Lumber,
ON AND AFTER THIS DATE WILL
sell Lumber andBoxes at following rates :
All Bough Lumber, (only to special
-1 flooring and Hustle, (only to spo-
No. 2 Flooring andKustlc, (only tospe-
clal agreement) JLJL ...L.$1B 00
body 10per cent cneaPer than any-
catsatg,X Wnt? at'mU1' Sh00k8'12
lie
Pail
1
BAY VIEW
is
WM. ZIMMERMAN
Wishes to announce to his riends and the
public generally, that he has opened
A FIRST-CLASS
RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
In the fine new building opposite the
O. R. & N. Company's Dock.
The Best the Market Affords
Cooked to Order.
open at ait, nouns.
Fishermen's Headquarters.
THE GENUINE
GAPE ANN OILED CLOTHING,
OVERALLS, COATS. HATS.
SHIRTS, G UM BOOTS, Etc.
And a complete outfit, of Best Quality, and
at the LOWEST PRICE of any Estab
lishment In the city.
P. A. STOKES & CO.
Have opened a New Stock of Al goods in the
store next aoor w iroara & stoKes, ana
GUARANTEE SATISFACTION
To all Customers.
$67,000,000 Capital!
Liverpool and London and Globe.
North British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
AXD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN. Anent.
i Gold Jewelry,
BRACELETS,
Scarf Pins, Chains ffatclies,
SILVERWARE,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria.
fSS-All goods warrantedasrepresented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
T. G. RAWLINGS.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried
FRUITS.
MJTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC.
Fine Clfjarx ami Tobacco.
Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St.
Good Building Lots
IN
ALDERBROOK,
For Sale at Low Rates.
Apply to LYXAIV C. K1XXF.Y,
At office of Clatsop 31111 Company,
on Hie Roadway.
P. Blankholm.
Cigars, Tobacco and Notions,
FRUITS
Cor. Squemoqua and Olney streets, Astoria.
A GOOD CHANCE TO
Learn to Dance.
8 Private Lessons for Five Dollars
Inquire of A.F.NAEF.in Cant. Itodgers
new building, opposite 3Iodel Restaurant.
Inquire this week.
School Notice.
TOE TAXPAYERS OF SCHOOL Dis
trict No 18, Clatsop County, Oregon, are
hereby given notice that the Assessment Roll
Is now made out, and the Board of school
Directors of said District'will meet on Mon
day at 10 o'clock a.m., on the isthday of
August, at the office of James "W.AVelch over
the store of Ford and Stokes, to examine
the Assessment Bell, to correct errors and
to sit as an equalization board; and any
taxpayer In said School District wishing to
examine the Assessment Roll will appear
before tho equalization board between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4i m. on the 18th of
August 1831.
By order of School Board.
C. Vf. SHIVELY,
Clerk
Astoria, Aug. 13, 1831. dit
For Sale.
AN OLD AND WELL ESTABLISHED
business in one of the best locations in
the city. Other business the owner's only
reason for selling. This w ill bear inveitiga-
uon ana is a coou cnance.
The premises will be sold orrented as buy
er may prefer.
Apply at The Astoiuan office.
Stockholders' Meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 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
LoarP no. 3&. i. o. u. F.. on Saturday. Autr.
23, 1881. at 2 p.m. A full attendance Is re
quested.
A. J.MEGLER.
Secretary.
Notice
IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THEANNU
al meeting of Stockholders of the White
Star Packing Co., will be held at the Com
pany's office. UDner Astoria, on Saturday.
August 23rd. at 10 o'clock A. sl, for the pur
Dose of electing a Board of Directors for the
ensuing term.
By order of F. E. WRIGHT,
President
M.J.MEARA.
Secretary
SAIWT UAKT'B
HOSPITAL,
ASTORIA, -'
OKEGOB
THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARE OF
the Sisters of Charity, is now ready for
the reception of patients.
Private rooms for the accommodation ol
any desiring them.
Patients admitted at all houis, day or night.
No physician has exclusive right, every
patient Is free to and has the privilege of
employing any physician they prefer.
United States Marine
Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti
tled to Free care and attendance at this Hos
pital during sickness. Permits must be ob
tained for United States Marines at the Cus
tom House.
Sibtks or Chaxxty
Res
amUurv
o
OCCIDENT
Friday and Saturday eve, Aug. 15, 16.
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF
GIRIAICIE IOIHIUIRIOIH
THE ORIGINAL
Nashville Students,
The Celebrated
Colored Concert Company
THE ONLY LEGITIMATE AND GENUINE JUBILEE SINGERS
. NOW TRAVELING IN AMERICA.
These are the Original Nashvillr. Students that have won such
a world-wide reputation under the auspices of
THE REDPATH LYCEUM BUREAU, .
The Company will appear in a programme replete with all the latest
jubilee novelties, consisting of
Negro Melodies, Jubilee Songs, Camp Meeting Hymns,
Cabin and River Songs, Plantation Songs, etc., etc.
In Full Plantation Costume.
Representing the Negro of the South in all his characteristics of
Mirth, Music and Mimicry.
Admission 50cts. ----.- Reserved Seats $1.00,
Seals secured in advance at the New York Novelty Store.
Carpets! Carpet
We beg to rail the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturers, of the
LARGEST INVOICE Q3F
CARPETS
Ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
To the lowest priced article in thi3 line. We 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 Veins Undersold by any or our Competitor.
IN THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall be pleased
to receive a call for inspection w net her ou purchase or not.
OHAS. HEILBORN.
New Establishment!
wmvir prices!'
iflllEfi5
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Carpets, Matting, Pictures. Mirrors,
PICTURE FRA3IES 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 share of patronage from the public.
Cor. Chenaraus and Hamilton Sts.
Wheeler & Kipp,
PRACTICAL
Piute Gas aiisteau Fitters
ALL WORK
Warranted, and Estimates Given.
FULL STOCK
Iron and Lead Pipe, Batli Tubs,
Water Closets, anil Gas
Fixtures.
Jobbing Promptly Attended to.
A SPECIALTY Is made of Tap
ping Water Mains and Running
Water Pipes, as We have Su po
or facilities for doing this work.
Corner Sauemoqua and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria, Oregon.
GERMANIA BEER HALL
AND
BOTTLED BEER DEPOT,
Chenaraus Street, Astoria.
The Best of Lager 5 Cts. a Glass.
Orders for the 0..ebrated
Columbia Brewery Beer
Left at this place will be promptly
attended to J
thUtface(!heap San Franclsco Beer sold at
Wm. BOCK, Proprietor.
Al HALL'
s! Carpets!
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 Additions'
We now offer for sale the
MOST COMPLETE LINE
OF
FURNITURE
HOUSE
Furnishing' Goods,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
II. Du BUISSOX, Manager.
THE
CASPERSON ELECTRIC LAMP.
Burnius With an Unrivaled Brilliancy
OF
Sixty Candle Power
COSTS
ONE-HALF A CENT AN HOUR
The Finest and Cheapest Light in Use.
NO DIMNESS,
NO SMOKE,
NO BREAKING
CHIMNEYS.
One Lamp Will Last a Lifetime.
"We guarantee all we say and court In
vestigation, This Lamp is fast superseding all old style
oil lamps and needs but a trial to prove Its
merits.
FOR SALE IN ASTORIA, ONLY BY
CARNAHAN & CO.,
AGENTS.
Equalization of Assessment.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
the last Monday in August. J8&i,the25ta
Inst., the board ot equalization of Clatsop
County, will attend at the office of the coun
ty clerk. In said county, and publicly exam
ine the assessment mil fnr fhn rmrnnoa nf
correcting any errors therein inthevalua-
other property, at wheih time and place all
persons interested may appear.
J. F. WAEREN,
County Assessor.
Astoria, August 1,1634.
Some
Hi
You ft
For The Finest Groceries.
For The Freshest Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Delivering All Orders,
Call at
FRANK 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 Coijlete, Our Prices At Rock Bottom
And Our Anxiety To Sell Is Unequaled!
We Are Always at the Top of the Market
And With Us You Will Find
THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN OUK 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.
PRAEL BROS.
John A. XVI&nfg
-DEALER
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A Goneral Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves tind Ranges
The Best In tho market.
Piumblng Roods or all kinds on hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chennmns Street. A'ext to C It. Parker's Store.
ASTORIA, -
THE NEW MODEL
FjBglBHftB)Of"tf3jViJy 1 'i ''3ili
A FULL STOCK
M. OI.SEX.
T. OUSTAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IX
FURNITURE 55 BEDDING
Corner main and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Orexoa.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMKGS; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS aiTALITY WILL AFPOED.
AIX KIiVDS OF FURIWTURE REPAIRED AICD VARNISHED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO
FOAED 4 STOKES.
A FULL LINE OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
-A
NEW SLIP
Just Finished in Bear of Store.
HEADQUARTERS
FOR
Toys, Mcy Goods, Stationery,
CUTLERY, ETC.
Fresh Fruit Received Daily.
A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.icles.
NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING.
CHA8. A. MAY,
Chenamus itreet, suth ld. cn door
froraVsss.
PARKER'S
STKAMCB
CLARA PARKER
Eban P. Parker, Master.
SSScg
d tor lum.Mi, fkeuhit orCHAR-
II. B. PABKER.
:acotc3j
jy
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
7. ft. MAWBB,
AGEflT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, VOL
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. K. HAWES Is also agent for the
Bncfc patent CGOtin Store
And other first-class Btores.
Furnace "Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc, a specialty
ALWAYS ON HAND.
A. JOHNSOX.
THE LATEST STYLES
IN
WALL PAPER
AT
B. B. FRANKLIN'S,
NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE.
A very large Stock from which to select.
"Window curtains made to order.
-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
will be lound convenient to my patrons.
Hardware mi Ship Chandlery
A. VAN DUSEN & GO.,
DKALKKSE
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvai,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements,
Sewing ITfacklnes,
Paints and Oils, Grcerit etv,
ornery,
f