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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 12, 1884)
Ul ft gailjj gMfodmt. ASTOKIA, OREGON: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 1681 A NEW POLAR EXPEDITION. In spite of the recent disastrous and disheartening results in Arctic explorations a project is on foot to send Chief Engineer Melville on a new search for the north pole, in charge of an expedition to be equipped by private enterprise in New York. However much public opinion .may decry attempts to reach the pole, such is the fascination of the hidden Arctic mysteries that till they are penetrated to the farthest corner and disputed scientific questions settled, bold Bpirits will not be wanting to go nor purses to open for their support. It has taken centuries of time and cost thousand of lives to find oui the way of approaching the pole, but the most necessary knowledge seems to have been learned, and will go a great way to help all future explorers. The trouble with most Arctic expeditions has been that they were controlled by officials who knew but little of the subject and that the actual explor ers w.ere hampered by instructions or murdered by incompetence at headquarters. If there must be Arctio explorations, the projected ex pedition should accomplish great re sults, Mellville has the advantage of four previous voyages, the last with At,- 111 i.a -r it. i . fcuoni-iawiuoeaneiire, ana to an ex perience of Arctic life and privations probably greater than that of any other living man is added a scientific training, greatly developed by his studies of Arctic phenomena. He will, if he goes, undoubtedly find all his wishes as to equipment and as sistance iu going and returning fully earned out by his New York baokers. This-prlvate capital will take a per- sonal interest which a government official is not likely to feel, and no money nor pains will bo spared to secure the scientific success of the expedition and the safe return of the explorers. The calamity to the Jean, ette and the still greater miseries that befell Greely will make all Aro- tic explorers very careful for a long time to come. WHEAT RAISING IN INDIA. Tms bugaboo of the East Indian ryot in competition as a wheat raiser with the sturdy farmer of the north west has been heard of before, and not proved so terrible on close in spection. To begin with, East India wheat is not produced as cheaply as was supposed. Instead of being grown -at a cost of only 18 or 21 cents, as is claimed by English authorities the chief commissioner of the prin cipal wheat-growing province states, officially, that it costs, in districts near the railroad, about 35 cents per bushel. In India the railroads have only recently entered the wheat belt, and the only exportations of wheat have l)een from strips immediately tributary. Every twenty miles of carriage by bullock cart adds 25 cents per bushel to the cost of wheat, and bullock carts are the only transportation in the in terior. It will be seen that wheat raised only a few miles from a rail road could not be brought to market at a figure below the export price. The only remedy for that is to in crease the railroads. India has now 10,000 miles of road, built by govern mental aid. They have but touched the wheat-raising provinces, and it must be many years before they will cover them with such a network of lines as, enables the American farmer to ship his wheat so easily and cheap ly. Until those roads are built the export of East Indian wheat cannot reach such a figure as will make him in any serious sense a competitor with America in the English or any other European market It is not im possible that he may in time become Such a competitor, but it is impera tive that first ho must have cheaper transportation, and that by a vastly extended system of railroads, which must under the circumstances be of slow growth. The new shuffle of the European cards in the Chinese game may bring out almost any combination, but the strangest of all -would be two pair composed of France and Germany on one side, with England and Enssia on the other. Some probability is given to the combination by the intense hostility felt in both France and Ger many toward England, while the lat ter power seems disposed to join hands with the czar, who has nothing to lose in Egypt and much to gain in vOhum. The conferences between "German and French diplomats of high rank may not mean anything, but are exciting as much suspicion in Downing street as if they meant a good -deal. The medical authorities at Wash ington have concluded that neither yellow fever nor cholera is likely to visit us this year. This is good news for the present. But such has been the "bold secured on Europe by the cholera that it is almost certain we shall see that unwelcome visitor here by next Spring. Meantime there is tune to prepare. Few American cities are in a eumciently cleanly state to " feel sure that they may escape an epidemic o'f greater" or lees force, but , there is danger that in this case as in ; others Jess grave, what is everybody's baeineBBvill be attended to by no--feody. It is no difficult matter at present to gather from the southern papers that they have not a very exalted opinion of Mr. Benjamin F. Butler. The allusion to several little events in his history, not altogether ucon nected with war times, are both nu merous and pointed. The New York Herald said after the nomination, that it was "the row dy "West" that wanted Blaine. Maine, which went Democratic in September 1880, goes 18,000 Republican in Sep tember 1884. The rowdies haven't all gone west, it seems. SOKt. Tn AstoHfl. on SATfmliPr nfh ibqa tn. the wife of .Magnus C. Crosby, a'son in Astoria, September7th, 1884. to the yvIfeofCapt. E. P. Parker, a dauphter. NEW TO-DAY. Chamber of Commerce. THE MEMBERS OF THE ASTORIA Chamber of Commerce are requested to meet at their rooms ihls evening at half past seren o'clock to discuss matters of im portance with Congressional representatiTe. Hon. M. C. George. By order of the president. E. C. HOLDEN, Secretary, EVERYBODY Wants a Rocker The Patent New York Folding Hocking Chair is suitable for a SEWING ROCKER, a NURSE ROCK ER, a BEDROOM ROCKER, is strong and adapted FOR GENERAL USE; and you can get one if you go to day to HOLDEN'S AUCTION BOOMS, FOR ONE DOLLAR. Sold to charges. cover freight and FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT. The Fine Iron Clipper Ship GEISEDALE, 100 Al. 1222 Tohs JRecr. Will be at Astoria shortly and will take SALMON In lots to suit shippers. For rate? of freight and insurance apply to Messrs. BALFOUR, G UTHRIE & Co.. Portland. Or to P. L. CHERRY, Astoria. Sheriff's Sale. BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF FORE closure and order of sale Issued out of tUfi Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Clatsop, In favor of Geo. W. Hume, plaintiff, and against the Point Ad ams racktng Company, defendant, for the sum Of $17,Wl.KM0o, I am instructed by W. G. Ross, Sheriff of Clatsop County, to sell at public auction at the Court House door, in said County, on the 26th day of September, at 2 o'clock p. a . oi snln dav The west 100 feet of Blkl, in Adair's Astoria, together with the Tide Lands and Wharflng privileges. Buildings and Improvements thfirOOn. KItH 'M'anhlnnrTr anil Ulrfnmo tn '-'ether with all Buildings, Improvements, Tenements, Hereditaments and Appurte uances thereto belonging. Sale, Positive. Terms. Cash. B. S. WORSLEY, Auctioneer, for the Sheriff of Clatsop County. GRADING, BLASTING, WELL DIGGING, DITCHING, AND ALL KINDS OF MINING WORK will be done satisfactorily. Inquire of OTTO LINDBOOS, at Weston Hotel. House to Rent. TpiVE ROOMS, WELL LOCATED APPLY W. B. HEADINGTON. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Plnte Gas aM Steal Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron and X,cad Pipe, Batlt 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 Supe or facilities for doing this work. Corner Squemog.ua and Hamilton Streets, - Astoria, Oregon. HAS RETURNED. COUNTY C0R0NER-J. C. ROSS. UNDERTAKING ROOMS THE FINEST AND MOST COMPLETK ,, of cerFixs and xaskew Tin S2 city. Wardrooms three doore above th Masonic Hall on MAIN STREET Astoria 0nJ3on?ert wmce at the soto place Orders from the country clven E!mr.t ,t tention and satofaetlo guafflempt at" Residence, West 7th and Cedar streets one block from St. Mary's HospltaL 5ireeu' Dividend Notice. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE O. F L.&B otf30.110? can.baTe their dfvidends paid to them by calling at the ofliceofthe undersigned, at the Occident Hotel. A. J. MEGLER. Astoria, August 25, 1884. Secretary. Found. 30MS OI rjK OR 80 FATHOMS OLD NET. MARK- Apply to J. Erlckson, Knapp- ton, W.T. W CU II, For Sale. A GOOD GENTLE HORSE. -ol inquire of ALEX. CAMPBELL. House To Let. FIVE ROOMS; NEW; GOOD LOCAL Iiy. Inquire at E. C. HOLDER'S. TO FISHERMEN. 9AATI POUNDS BARBOUR'S BEST iJJJ web,45-mesn,forsaleatalIberal discount. Apply to Astoria Packing Co. Astoria, Sept. 1st, 1884. COFFEE SOCIABLE I ! THK ASTOKIA Ladies' Coffee Glib No. 1, Will give a COFFEE SOCIABLE At Liberty Hall ea Iriflay Evening, Sept. 12th. ADMISSION FREE. Coffee and Sandwiches, 25 cts. The sociable is Riven for the purpose of raising funds to provide utensils, etc, nec essary for the practical working of the club. DOORS OPEN AT 7 :S0 O'CLOCK. REAL ESTATE AUCTION SALE! Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 P. M. On the Premises, Opposite Bishop Morris' Hammer Residence at Upper Astoria. T AM INSTRUCTED TO OFFEK AT jl f utmc Auction, to the highest bidders, for Cash on delivery of deed, Lots 1. 2, 3. 4. S, C, 7 and 8, comprising all of uiock u.', in Aaairs Astoria. These lots are all eligibly located, sur rounded by already Improved property, on an elevated level commanding a magnifi cent ocean and river view. Each lot Is 75X150 feet, with a 20 feet al ley runninc throueh center of block, and if desinM will be 4ld subdivided Into plats of znodlous cottage with plenty of yard room. Title perfect. Warranty deeds. K. C. nOIiDEX. Auctioneer. CLATSOP MILL COMPANY Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Salmon Trays, BOXES, ETC. OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON AND CEDAR STREETS. ASTORIA. - - Oregon. PAINTINGAND PAPER HANGING AT THE OLD STAND. FEED. KROSEL. Satisfaction Guaranteed. THE BEST IS THE 02HI3E3-A.IDE3Sa7 2 Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the oreggn;milling company Is of Superior Quality, and is Endorsed by all who use it. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Sole Agents for Astoria. WiIson& Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PKOTI8IONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR Salem Flouring Mills, Portland Boiler Mills, Capital Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. KIINTIAN OMAISUUDEN HUUTOKAUPPA Arwekkai ja Hyrla Yla Astor ia Iettcja! Miaa ta ijeaa Tleisallc inyycla bHHtokaHpalla, "Laurautaina Syjskutm IS pairana kl 3 J. p. p. Perustettuna vastapaata PIspa Morlssen Kesa majaa, nurkassa cAn Ja kuudonnen kadun, Adalrin Astorlassa, Lotit 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ja 8 san, Yhteensa kokp Temtte 2, kaikkl pliri III y walndksl ylas otetullla omalsuuk- fn,J5?re,m??a. SJabnutta loydy yla As ?2.yM tyis,,Le asukkallle. koko Tonttl tT?1 nm ,hyTi? wahasen tasoltusta ja ffiOTI3J1te.iW.?J? 150 Jalkaa kjfnTmenU Jalkaa Tewla SS?. SH2SK -uue Kanaen puo Eduksl astajfile den nuolen pHuqmicU mvvdaan TSVVnXf (1.,"'",..!, " "J ristnlilln Irtlllo .. i . hyvain tlklsuukslcn "chtett In rtL mSKS halukkaltten astalaln attaa waarfa ftS SiU-kTtsnoslaJTaIkan 'S&ZSSF'Sg! aucplaa. tenia palkka on wlsslsu tuicva kuluttua Astorlassa. "0 4 usu TUMen Xlrlat snnnraon Tnliit.m- -, . ... E.CHOEDFJV, Huutokftuppoitsia Carpets! Garpets! Carpets! We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of 'the largest invoice of CARPETS ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from tho FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the'Netfest Tints and Shades, To the lowest priced article in this line. We are determined to dispose oi our stock of Carpets within the next fonr weeks, and to that end offer special Inducements, precluding the possibility of Be La Undersold by any of oar Competitors. -IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES. i.nd shall be pleased to receive a call for Inspection whether you purchase or not. OHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS, Garpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. H. Du BUISSOX, Manager. THE lie Mf II. LARGEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY Iu "Western Oregon. A Full Stock on Hand and Made Up to Order. BOATS BITIXiT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Sashes, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Etc., Of Best Material. Bids Furnished Contractors, Carpenters and Builders. All bills due and payable at the end of the month, unless otherwise agreed upon. Wm. HOWE, Proprietor. Cushing's Court Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby given that the As- sessmpnfc tlindp. hv nrrtlnnrA 'n fiK nf the City of Astoria, Clatsop County. Ore- kj", uuu wiudi uruuiauce passed me Common Cnmiml nn tlir 9fith 1nv nf August, 1884 and was approved on the 27th day of August, 3884, for the im provement of Cushing's Court street, in inu city ui -ti-siona, as iaia out anu re- corueu uy j.i.oniveiy, irom mctrest sideof West Ninth street to the west end of said Cushings Court street in the manner provided by Ordinance No. G57, of the City of Astoria, and which Ordi nance passed the Common Council on the 12th day of August, 1884 and was approved on tho 13th day of August, 1884, on eacii of the following described Lots fronting on said portion of said street is now payable at the of fice of the City Treasurer in U. S. gold and silver coin, and unless paid within five days of the final publication of this notice, viz: Wednesday, Septem ber 17th, 1884, the Common Council will issue warrants for tho collection there of. The Assessment is as follows : Clatsop Mill Company, Lot No. 1 Block No. 117. Cost $209.00. Clatsop Mill Company Lot No. 2, Block No. 117. Cost S209.00, Clatsop Mill Company Lot No. 3 Block No. 117. Cost S221.50. J. A. Devlin, Lot No. 1 Block No. 13G. Cost 5209. J.A.J)evlin, Lot No. 2 Block No. 13G. CostS209.00. Clatsop Mill Company, Lot No. 3 Block No. 136. CostS204.80. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S. Jewett. Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, August 28th, 1884. T. G, RAWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried MJTS. CAXDDZS, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Cigars rhcI Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St. Cass Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby given that the As sessment made by Ordinance No. CG0 of the City of Astoria, Clatsop County, Or egon, and which ordinance parsed the Common Council of said city on the 26th day of August, 1884 and -was ap proved on the. 27tn day of August, 1884, for the improvement of Cass street in the City of Astoria as laid out and re- pnrrtpd nv .Inlin "Mfi!nrp. from tlio crmffi side of Jefferson street to the north side oi uourc sireer, in me manner provided by ordinance No. G59,of the city of Astor ia, and which ordinance passed the Com mon Council on the 26th day of Aueust. 1884, and was approved on the 27th dav Of AUCUSt. . 1884. on each of the following described Lots fronting on said portion of said street is now payable at the office of the city treasurer in U. S. gold and silver coin, and unless paid within five days of the final publication of this notice, viz: Wednesday September 17, 1884, the Common Council will issue warrants for the collection thereof. The Assess ment is as follews: Mrs. E. Reed, Lot 1 Block 45 100 feet CostS50.00 M. Rogers, Lot 1 Block 44. Cost $50.00. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S. Jewett, Auditor and Clerk. A atari AnmcjfOSMi Ififtl. """! -w., Tlli? Cedar Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessment made by Ordinance No. GG3 of the City of Astoria, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council on the 2Gth day of August, 1884 and was approved on the 27th day of August, 1884, for the improvement of Cedar street in the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by J. M. Shivelv from thr west side of West Ninth street to the west end of Cedar street in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 635 of the City of Astoria, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council on the 12th day of August 1884 and was ap proved on the 13th day of August 1884,, is now payable at the office of the City Treasurer, in U. S. gold and silver coin, and unless paid within five days of the filial publication of this notice, viz: Thursdas', September 18, 1884, the Common Council will issue warrants for the collection thereof. Tho Assess ment is as follews: C. W. Shively, Lot No. 1 Block No. 116. Cost 5209.00. C. W. Shively, Lot No. 2 Block No. 116. CostS209. F. J. Taylor, Lot No. 3 Block No. 116, Cost S209. F. J. Taylor, Lot No. 4 Block No. 116. Cost S96.14. Clatsop Mill Companj', Lot No. 1 Block No. 117. CostS209. Clatsop Mill Company; Lot No. 2 Block No. 117. Cost $209.00. Clatson Mill nnirmnnv. T.nfc ?tfn o Block No. 117. Cost S275!S8. By order of the Common Couucil. Attest: T.S. Jewett, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria. August 29, 1884. BOATS AND TENTS 3 A 4 o 3 p -3 3 O cn o ? O W O O 1 -i a o 3 O pr 3 O 33 ca in o P in 3- O - 5' 33 3 o 3 31 O a. 3 O 03 a. CO 3 o 3 O c o a. o 3 2 o c 3 a. o FLAGS, ETC., ETC. Olney Street Assessmenfc NOT1CE is hereby given that the As sessment made by ordinance No. 664, of the city of Astona,Clatsop County. Ore gon, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council on the 26th day of Au- H"i ioo, anu was approved on tne27th daJ'pf August, 1884, for the improve ment of Olney street in the City of As .2n.? la5d out and recorded by John McCiure and extended by Cyrus Olney, from the north side of Chenamus street to the south side of Court street, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. G50, and which Ordinance passed the Com mon Council on the 22nd day of July, and WHS annrnvpil en a n--A J.. i Jul5 1884, on each of the following de- U " . iiuuuiiK uu saia portion or s,duStJE?rnowPayaDleat the office of the City Treasurer in U.S. gold and silver coin, and unless paid within five days of the final publication of this no- SS& Sz:Thursd,V? September 18, 1884, the Common Council will issue warrants for the collection thereof. The Assessment is as follews: e Hume -Lot 1 , Block No. 57. Cost C47.00. Wm-Hume, Lot No. 8, Block No. 57. nJ&me Lot No- 7 BIock N. 58. Cost S47.00. R. Carruthers, Lot No. 8, Block No. 58. -uat,c.W. v? V )7ar5n heirc Lot - 7, Block No. 61. CostS47.00. VG W. Warren heirs, Lot No. 8, Block No. 61. CostS47.00. R.Barth,Lot No. l, Block No. 62. tJOSt 547.00. A.C.Kinney, Lot No. 8, Block 62. CostS47.00. Clatsop Mill Company, Lot No. 1, Block Nn. PJV Pncf sf7 nn Clatsop Mill Company,Lot No. 8,Block No. 66. CostS47.00. A. J. Megler, Lot No. 7, Block No.64. CostS47.00. George McLean, Lot No. 8, Block No. 64. Cost$17.00. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S. Jewett, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, August 29th, 1884. For Sale. FIYE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM lrulr Wnnil wfilph T will rioliva a tho houses of customers for $4 a cord. Draying of all kinds done at re&son&blt ntw. BR. MAWON. For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Call at FEAWK 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 IN ASTORIA. Our Stint Is Tie Most Complete, Oor Prices At Roct Bottom And Our Anxiety To Sell Is Unequaled ! We Are Always al 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 Mitts, Gloves in Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc. PRAEL BEOS. THE NEW MODEL BMM-fr--w-y4Er" l fitf"9jy?ff fli A FULJL STOCK John A, Montgomery, DEALER Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges Tho Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job worlc done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Gbennmus Street, JVext to C. It. Parker's Store. ASTORIA, ... OBEGOIT. 2Z:mz:z:z:'Zi: M. OLSKX. J. GU8TAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS Uf , FURNITURE 5 BEDDING Corner Slain and. Squemoqna Streets. Astoria, Oreson. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNOS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. ALI. KIKDS OF FURKITIIBE REPAIRED AND TARNISHED. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO- FOAED & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in Bear of Store. HEADQUAKTER9 Toys, Fancy Goods, Stationery, CUTLERY, ETC. Fresh Fruit Received Daily. A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.iclcs. NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. CHAS. A. MAY, Chenamm jtrtet, sooth side, one door icon VMS. PAEKEE'S STEAMER CLARi PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. ForTOWINC, FRKIGHT orCHAR- H. 15. PARKER. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN TORIA ONLY OF AS- A. SAWE9, AGE.NT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YO" WILL BE PLEASED. E. R. HAWES 13 also agent for tht Bid patent Cooiinj Stove And other flrst-clasa 307e3. Furnaco "Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a spocialty ALWAYS ON HAND. IN- WORK A. JOIINSOX. THE LATEST STYLES WALL 'PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTOEIAN OFFICE. A-rery large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. E?-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be lound convenient to my patrons. Hardware anil Slip Cliilery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALERS I2T 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 Machines, F&Ijrts sh Ollt, rcerls, etc, A-.' -