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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1884)
Czi Wxt ga jtoriatu ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY- AUGUST 10. 18S1 Mr. Clevetjakd liaB apparently for gotten to write bis letter of accept ance. The News suggests that the Oregon f ruit-grovrers make exhibition of their products at the great southern and southwestern expositions next fall and winter. The idea is a good one. m An old maid's club in Illinois has come out for Blaine and Logan. The spinsters argue that men whose wives caa manage them ought to be able to keep the White House free from tramps. Tekxessek Mormons seem to be out of luck. Last Sunday, several residents of Lewis county, tiring of their presence killed three Mormon elders and strongly urged the surviv ing missionaries to go back to Utah. As if starvation did not convey hor ror enough to the late Arctic expedi tion it now is clear that cannibalism and the taking of life in an effort to preserve military discipline furnished additional horrors. The whole chap ter is a frightful one and no occasion should be allowed for another like it. Thousands have dreamed of for tune at the bottom of the sea; few have found it. Even the Huzzar de clines to yield its treasure, if it ever held any. A Philadelphia man named Boyle appears to have struck a bonanza in the neighborhood of Vigo, Spain. He has got on the track of several sunken galleons supposed to oontain untold wealth in gold and silver. They have been nearly two hundred years under water, but that need not impair their value. If they could only be fished up in time to be of use in the present campaign it might be well for Ben Butler to cul tivate Boyle. The Atlanta Constitution, specu lating upon the fact that the patent upon paper collars and shirt-bosoms has expired, is of opinion that we may soon expect to see paper gar ments of every variety manufactured and sold. But it fears opposition to the general use of such material for clothing on the ground that no man would care to wear a suit of clothes liable at any moment to melt away if he is caught in a shower or to be torn into shreds when he is passing through a crowd. Nobody would risk going to a picnic in a paper suit, aB the accident of a sudden shower might leave him entirely unprotect ed, and compel him to take shelter in the woods. Ben Butler will stand. He is wait ing for Cleveland to speak before he announces his reasons. Cleveland, he argues, had the advantage of read ing Blaine, and Butler intends to have the advantage of reading Cleve land. The incomparably mixed can vass is sure therefore of an extraordi nary unknown quantity being added to its present conflicting elements. Since 1856, when the Know-Nothing candidate ran in opposition to Demo crat and Kepublican and carried the state of Maryland, no absolutely dis tinct third party candidate has ap peared with such chances of strong backing. The divisions of 1860 were of another character splits in a great overgrown party. What state will Ben Butler carry? Thb old-fashioned idea was that the road to wealth was found by brains. "We have chauged all that. Wo now cultivate legs and arms. A simple scholar has but a poor chance in the race for riches with a trained athlete. Look at our pedestrians, our pitchers, our rowers, our sluggers all men of muscle, and millionaires. Look at Bair, who drove Maud S., and who made $10,000 at a single lick the oth er day. Would he exchange places with a college professor on 1,200 a year and an occasional present of turnips? We think not Archer, the English jockey, is a richer man to day than two-thirds of the profes sional men in England. Biches are not everything, it is true, but they make a man "powerful independent" Senator Morgan, of the congres sional committee, in New York says: "We shall visit San Francisco, to ex amin e the resources for the manu facture of steel and the turning out of heavy armament for vessels, with a view to establishing, with private capital and government aid, if needed, a heavy plant on the Pacific coast. There should be one of these plants at San Francisco, another for the Gulf and a third at some-point on the Atlantic seaboard between Beaufort and Portsmouth. When established they can be distributing points for all armament needed for coast defense. I favor a plan for competing with for eign countries for trade with South American nations in this line of ma terial. There is no good reason why San Francisco should not supply what our neighbors need along the entire Paoific coast" News from the north is to the ef fect that the salmon run has been a tremendous one, and all the canner ies have illled their tins and are salt ing the fish. At the Owekayno cannery on Kivers inlet 12,000 cases were filled in 26 days. The Wannuck packing company, on the same inlet, and the Quashela cannery, on Smith's inlet have also filled. The Inverness, Alert, Windsor, Balmoral, Cunning ham, British America and Chanti cleer canneries all send down the same report of more fish than they can handle. As a light catch was an ticipated the canners were not pre pared for a great run, and the aggre gate number of cases put up will not be nearly as large as last year. The total pack of the northern canneries is placed at 110,000 cases and 6,500 barrels of salmon. The state department presents es timates of the foreign supply and demand for grain, etc., the present year, based on consular reports for several years past For these sources it is estimated that the wheat import ing countries will require 375,250,000 bushels of which the United States will be called upon to furnish 188, 151,000 bushels. The total wheat acreage of this country is placed at 38,500,000 acres, which, at an aver age yield of thirteen bushels per acre, will produce 500,000,000 bushels. This will be ample to supply our home wants and furnish our required proportion for foreign demand. Our prospects for a good wheat crop are excellent; and if the department's estimates prove true, fair if not high prices may be expected. NEW TO-DAY. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st, FIRST, Xi.T -AND ONLY APPEARANCE --OF ColMtyniersfln The Greatest of Living Orators. ADMISSION - - - - RESERVED SEATS - $1.00 . 1.50 AT The New York Novelty Store. Washington Street Improvement. NOTICE is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Astoria propose to order the improvement of the city of Astoria, Clatsop County. Or egon as laid out and recorded by John JIc Clure from the south side of Eighth street to thejsouth side of Squemoqua uiiiv wuimm ui it iiaiiiiiiiLnii oLreec in auccL uv urauiiiii tii same 10 ils run width to the established grade as es- launsnea oy oruinance sso. uiaortne city or Astoria. And unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of two thirds of the property fronting on the said portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk within ten days of the final publication of this no tice viz: Monday September 8, 1884, the uammon council win order saia im provement to be made. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S.Jewett, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, August 15, 1884. AUGTIONSALE Saturday, Aug. 16, 2 p. m. AT HOLDEN'S AUCTION ROOMS. Second-hand Purnitnre, Stores and oununes. Also Ladies' Goods. A choice assortment of first-class .Milli nery Goods, consisting of Hats, Feathers, Ribbons, Neckwear. Also Ladles' Hose and Underwear. K. C. HOXDE.V. Auctioneer. A GOOD CHANCE TO Learn to Dance. 8 Priyate Lessons for Five Dollars Inquire of A.F.NAEF,In Capt. Rodgers new building, opposite Model Restaurant. Inquire this week. WEI. EDGAR, Dealer In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. CORNER MAIN AND CHENAMUS STS. For Tillamook. THE STEAMER Will sail from Main street Wharf for TILLAMOOK, at C A. m., ou Tuesday, Aug. Id, 1884. For Freight or Passage apply to C Lelnen weber. or J. G. Hustler, at the Wharf. Notice. IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNU al meeting of Stockholders of the L XL Tacking Co., will be held at the Company's omce. Upper AstoHa, on Saturday, August 30, at l o'clock p. v., for the purpose of elect ing a Board of Directors for the ensuing term. By Order of J, OSTROM, S.ERICKSON, President. Secretary. For Sale. ONE HOUSE AND LOT IN ALDER brook. For particulars rnoulreof dw THQME3 k KNO WLE3. One Half House to Rent. PPLY TO ASTORIAN OFFICE. House Wanted. A iBP2VP HOUSE IN A GOOD offlS'? plenty waten AMU t HIM ILL .gBfe BAY VIEW I WM. ZIMMERMAN Wishes to announce to his rleuds 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 ALL HOURS. TO CAfflERYMEN, FISHERMEN, AND OTHERS. Having Secured the Services -OF- Martin Welch. We are now Tropared to Contract for ALL KINDS OP BOATS, Iu Small or Large Quantities, at Very Seasonable Bates, all of Our "Work TO BE FIR.STOLASS, ALL KINDS OF BOAT STOCK AND MA teri&l on hand and will be sold as low as the lowest, We have also on hand a very large stock of Sash Doots and Mouldings of our own manufacture, which we guatantee not to be excelled on the Pacific Coast. Examine Our Stock, Work and Prices, and Remem ber the old I. X. L. Stand of C. H. BAIN & CO. Fishermen's Headquarters. THE GENUINE GAPE ANN OILED CLOTHING, OVERALLS, COATS. HATS, SHIRTS, GUM BOOTS, Etc. And :i 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 At goods in the More nexi uonr 10 roam sioKes, and 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, COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Eepresentlne a Capital of 67,000 OOO. B. VAN DU3EN. Aeent. Solifl Gold Jewelry, BRACELETS, Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, SILVERWARE, Of every description. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. jyAll goods warrantedasrepresented GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. School Notice. npHE TAXPAYERS OF SCHOOL DIS- m. iiici o ib, uiaisop uouniy, uregon, are herebyglven notice that the Assessment Koh Is now made out, and the Board of school Di rectors of said Districts-ill meet on Mon day at 10 o'clock a.m., on the isthday of August, at the omce of James "W.Welch over the store or Ford and Stokes, to examine the Assessment Roll, 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 the equalization board between the hours of 10 a. ar. and 4 p. m. on the tsthof August 1884. By order of School Board. C. W. SHIYELY, Clerk Astoria, Aug. i3. 1884. dlt 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 Lodge No. 35. 1. 0. 0. F., on Saturday. Aug, 23, 1884, at 2 r. 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 bo held at the Com pany's office. Upper Astoria, on Saturday, August 23rd, at 10 o'olock a. m., for the pur pose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing term. By order of F. E. WRIGHT, President. M.J.MEARA. Secretary Notice to Taxpayers. ALL PERSONS "WISHING A CORRECT representation of their taxable proper ty on the county assessment roll should hand in their statements Immediately, as the assessor, J. F. "Warren Esq. Is now com pleting the roll, at the court house, or while the circuit .court is in session at the office of "W. W. Parker Deputy assessor, on Chcnamus street, near Benton street. 2-lw For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses ot customers for $4 a cord. Draymg of all kinds done at reasonabl rates. R. R. MARION. 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 will bear Investiga tion and Is a rood chance. The premises will be sold orrented as buy er may prefer. Apply at Tar Astobiax office. Res aim mm OCCIDENTAL Friday and Saturday eve, Aug. 15, 16. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF GIRIAICIE IOIH THE ORIGINAL Nashville Students, The Celebrated Colored Concert Company THE ONLY LEGITIMATE AND GENUINE JUBILEE SINGERS NOW TRAVELING IN AMERICA. These are the Original Nashville. Students that have won such a world-wide reputation under the auspices of THE REDPATH LYCEUM BUREAlT, The Company will appoar 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, Seats secured in advance at the New York Novelty Store. Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! We beg to call tho attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the LARGEST INVOICE OF CARPETS W 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 this line. We aie determined to dispose of our stock of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special Inducements, precluding the possibility of Belns: UnUeraoId by any of oar Competitors. IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at iu cuo iitan iui uisjjeciiuii wutincr v uu purcuasa or not. OHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! NEW Carpets, Matting, 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 share of patronage from the public. ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., - Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. II. Uu BUISSOX, Manager. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Plumliers Gas anfl Steam Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron and X,ca4 Pipe, Bath Tubs. Water Closets, and 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 Sa.uemoq.ua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon. GERMANIA BEER HALL AND BOTTLED BEER DEPOT, Chenamus Street, Astoria. The Best of Lager 5 Cts. a Glass. Orders for tbe Celebrated Columbia Brewery Beer Left at this place will be promptly attended to thlTpiacer ' -" Beer soiu at wm, BOOK, Proprietor. HALL! H THE BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall he pleased 1 m it We take pleasure in announcing, that hav ing purchased the stock of the- late firm oE. D. Curtis & Co., and and having made many XW? New and Attractive Additions' We now offer for sale the .HOST COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE HOUSE Furnishing Goods, SometMn Ionian THE CASPERSON ELECTRIC LAMP. Bnrnins "VTith an Unrivaled Brilliancy OF Sixty Candle Power COSTS ONE-HALF A CENT AN HOUR The Finest and Cheapest Light in Une. NO DIMNESS, NO SMOKE, NO BREAKING CHIMNEYS. One Lamp Will Last a Lifetime. "We guarantee all wo say aud court In vestigation, Tins 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. GUNARD STEAMSHIP LINE. W E BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A creat reduction in rates over the above well known line. Parties desiring to go to Europe, or wlslilnc to send for mends In lue om country will nnu u 10 iueir auvau fcige to purchase tickets over the Gunard lffie. Tickets issued by us good from any part of Europe to Astorix BOZORTH & JOHNS, ! Agents. 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 THE ONLY Exclusive Dry Goods House XX ASTORIA. Our Stock Is The Most Complete, Our Prices At M Bottu 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 OUR LINE As Fast As They Appear In Eastern Markets. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR LATEST IMPORTATION - Ladies and Infants' White Goods, Skirts, Parasols, Silk Mitts, Glove a in Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc. PRAEL BROS. John A. IVXontgoznery, DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of - HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, . GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Cliennmus Street. Next to C lu Parker's Store. ASTORIA, THE NEW MODEL A FULi STOCK M. OT.SKX. .7. OUSTAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FURNITURE 35 BEDDING Corner 3Jutn and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL APFOED. ATX KIKDS OF FIIKiMTURK REPAIRED AND VARNISHED. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO- FOARD & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished In Hear of Store. HEADQUARTERS FOR 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 front f ass. PARKER'S STEADIER VURA PARKER Eben P, Parker.Master. Fur TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK H. a. PASKfiS. STOR OF - RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF A ft. MAWB8, AGET CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YlV WILL BE rLEASBD. E. K, HA.WES Is also agent for toe Bnci patent Cootinr Store And other first-class Mores. Furnace "Work. Stsam Fit tiaEst etc. a specialty. ALWAYS OX HAND. A. JOHaOJf. 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. 5My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be lound convenient to my patrons. Hardware anil Snip (Mlery A. VAN DUSEN & CO.. DKALKHS Cf ; Hardware and Ship Chanifiry Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, . Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvat, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine,,. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spike, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implement, Sewing Macfclaea, Faimts KHd oils, Grcere,.tt itejJB-'C-.- JHZ- r- T -