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m ltc gattjj ltoran. ASTOKIA, OREGON: SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 1SS1 CLATSOP SPIT. It is now nearly four years since OoL G. L. Gillespie, of the United States engineer corps, made a report to the war department submitting a plan for the improvement of the mouth of the Columbia river. The plan in substance was to build from Clatsop spit a pile dike 8,000 feet long, three feet above low tide and twenty feet from outside to outside, filled with fasoines and stone, and protected on both sides with mattres ses and stone; to begin near the northwest corner of Fort Stevens, and following the 12-foot curve be di rected a little westward of the outer part part of the headland at Cape Hancock. The estimated cost was 410,000. The idea was to aid Clat sop spit. The matter was submitted to a committee of New York engin eers, who reported adversely. The board in their report of March, 1881 reviewed the matter in a manner that led to the formation of the opinion by many at the time that the mem bers of the board had apparently not given the subject the considera tion that its manifest importance de manded. They said among other things that "the growth of Clatsop spit has unfortunately been associat ed with a great deterioration of navi gation over the bar," and that "the present extent and position of Clat sop spit constitutes a hurtful feature of the outlet, and that it would be a beneficial change if it were set back in the place which it formerly occu pied, in a direction nearly west" It would appear that at the time the fasts were in direct opposition to their statements. The extension of the spit by forces that have not yet ceased to act beneficially in the same direction has to that extent narrowed the space, driven Sand Island into the widening river and out of the en trance way, and had not the spit grown in the manner indicated the present condition of the south chan nel would be infinitely worse. "When Vancouver surveyed the bar in 1792 the Columbia had the best channel and bar known in its history, thirty-four feet at high tide and one straight channel, Clatsop spit had not in that day been breken: it was all of 4,500 feet longer than it is now, consequently that much nearer Cape Hancock and upon it was piled sand much higher than at present They farther spoke of "returning Clatsop spit to its former position, in a direc tion nearly west," which was assum ing that Clatsop spit in 1841 ran east and west instead of north and south as it did at that time. The difference seemed to arise from the confounding of Clatsop Spit and the bar proper, Clatsop Spit being purely an accumulation of sand growth caused by the southerly wind and currents, while the bar is the great crescont bend of sand and silt which settles from the water of the Colum bia or is thrown up by the ocean at a point where its tides meet and fight with the current of the Columbia. In 1792, and, as the surveys show, in 1841, this crescent bend or bar curved from Cape Hancock to Clat sop Spit. That the bar and spit were both composed of sand and touched each other was by no means proof that they were not entirely distinct in action and in result. The plans, as we have said, were disapproved, for two alleged reasons, because "the dike would be too short to effect the purpose," and, "if ex tended it would consolidate Clatsop Spit in position and extent" (the very thing wanted) "and constitute a hurtful impediment to a future im provement of the channels." There need never be any fear of the spit growing too far, for there is but one direction in which it can grow, and with assistance it can be made a powerful auxiliary in the work soon to be begun. Fortunately for the world-encircling interests that center at the mouth of this river, the board that came but to examine into the question two years ago saw the needful course to take, and in their report recommend ed that which, in a modified form, has since been resolved upon, and will shortly take objective shape. mm WHEREFORE? What is the use of worrying about politics, or anything else for that matter? "Politics," as a commercial matter, means simply place for those who make a business of it "We are apt to make life altogether too serious. If we should wake up in the next world and find there was none, we should have occasion to re proach ourselves for many neglected opportunities, for a good time lost. We are too ambitious to get rich. And if there is another and a hotter world than this, those of our restless, over-reaching, toiling fellow-sufferers who find themselves where their gold is melting and water is scarce, may regret that they did not make better use of their money in a country where it was current, and at a time when it was at par. It was the evident inten tion of the Creator to make the life of His creatures an enjoyable one. To birds, and beasts, and fishes He gave the air, and earth, and water for their enjoyment; to them He gave but one dare that of -procuring food for themselves and for their young and the young are not too long permitted to depend upon the parents' care. To man He gave dominion over the earth; and, through art and science, skill labor, and industry, he is to subject it to his use. That use is for the ad vancement of his pleasure, for health ful, rational enjoyment The man or woman who does not make that use of life is as unnatural and ungrate ful, as wicked and absurd as the well fed bird who sits in tho sun and will not sing. There is more sunshine than shad ow, if we only look for it; there are more gay than grave things; there is more of music, and melody, and joy, and gladness in the natural"universe than there is of sad and solemn sound and gloomy sight The bright and glorious orb around which our earth revolves has only here and there a dark spot upon its shining surface; the moon is always half in light, and reflects more of sunshine than shadew: the stars are ever bright, and when hidden by the dark ness of intervening clouds, these are silver-lined. There are Books in the runnnm broeks: Sermons in stones, and good in every- tmng. There is music in the rustling wind, the babbling stream, the insects' breathing hum, the song of birds, and the whirr of cities; solemn anth ems sung in forest leaves, and sub limest melody from the ocean's wjive. There are grand paintings by tho Master hung upon the arching vault as the sunset lingers on our western sky; scenes upon our hills and rivers in the gold and gray of morning, or the noonday glory of the radiant sun; more beauties in the heart of moun tains than the glowing pencil of art ist can catch and transfer to canvas. This is a jolly world of ours if we would make it so. It is a glorious life spread out for our enjoyment for the three-score years and ten of our allotment, if with happy hearts and cheerful minds we would make it so Too many of us, ambitious for power, eager to grow rich, annoyed by small vexations, make life a constant battle from the cradle to the grave. The London Times of the lGth de votes a leader to American politics apropos of the Ohio election. It says: "Ohio continues loyal to tho Eepublican part'. It is unlikely that she will reverse the majority of 16,000 in Novembar. The presidential con test is now narrowed to New York and Indiana. No great issues have been raised during the campaign. The personal question has been more debated than the tariff or civil ser vice reform. When the election has been decided free trade will probably become the dominating and dividing question in America." - .. At La Crosse, Wisconsin, last Thursday, while a Eepublican pro cession was forming, F. A. Burton, tho president of the La Crosse Blaine and Logan club, was shot dead by a man nicknamed "Scotty." A mob immediately formed and lynched the murderer. Rooms to Rent. SEVEN BOOMS SUITABLE FOR HOUSE keeplng : In the business center; apply at this office. Furnished Rooms to Let, TT7TTH OR WITHOUT BOARD. IT Enquire of Mrs. E. C. HOLDEN. For Sale. GOOD GENTLE IIORSE. . Inquire of ALEX. CAMPBELL. Picked Up. T BARNEY'S POINT, A SKIFF. OAVN l er can apply to H. OLSKN, Master Union. To Rent. G OOD DWELLING HOnSE. Apply at AsroniAX Ofhce. Settlement Notice. A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE J3L late firm of A. Van Dusen & Co. are re quested to call and settle such Indebtedness immediately. By reason of the decease ! one of the members of the firm it la neces sary to settle up the firm business at once. U. VANDUSKN, H. J. VAN DUSEN. Executors and Trustees. Astoria, Octobers. 1884. Tax Notice. THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF SCHOOL District No. 18, Clatsop County. Oregon. Is now equalized and the Hon. Board of School Directors for said district have Issued amuusur me undersigned to collect the school tax now due said district. Taxpayers wm save cost by paying the same to the School Clerk or his deputy who will be found at all times at his office on West cth street, one house south of Wall street. , , C.W.SHIVELY. tw.,h i.0!?,? sool District No. 18. n?,d?ttheCity.of Astoria, Clatsop Co. Oregon, August 3oth, 1881. Stockholders7 Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATTHE annual meeting of the Stockholder, nr the Washington Packing &. wK lieW St Ve company's office, at or near the cltv of Astoria, Clatsop County. Oregon, on WedueS day. the 5th day of November. 1 at one 8LP; M"for ,the Punose oTeiectlnK five directors, and transacting such other meetta M may KUlly com before e By ord'er of the board of directors J. W. GEARHART, Astoria, October 3rd. 1884. Secretary. THE SKATIM RINK! 18 NOW OPEN, Well fitted up throughout. Open on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS, and SATURDAY AFTERNOONS. T"Xo Dlsrepntablo Characters admitted. G.W.andA.E.UOSS. Managers. TO FISHERMEN. onnn pounds barbour's best AJJJ webf45-raesh,forsaIeatallberal discount Apply to Astoria Packing Co. Astoria, Sept. 1st, ISSi. For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED COEDS DRY HEM lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for $4 a cord Attayin oi au xiaos ooae at reasonable r&tM. R,R. MAKION. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Pluta Gas aid Steam Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron ami I.::iI Pipe, Calli Tnls, "Water Closet, auil Hub Fixtures. Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick. JOBBING TROM PTLY ATTENDED TO. Corner SfjUfmonua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon. W. E. DEMENT & CO. ASTORIA, - - - OREGON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded ASTORIA Best BREA5 in hR City. Best CAADIES, Best CAKES antl I ISTKY, Best ICE CREAM, Finest Ornamental Work to Order. ED. JACKSON. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. OASE, IMPOKTBKS AND WHOLESALE AND KTAIIi DEALKKS iy GENERAL MERCHAMSE Corner Clienuums and Cass streets. ASTORIA - OREGON The Gem Saloon. The Popular Resort for Astorians. For tbe Finest of Wines and Liquors Go to THE GEM SAl.OOX. ALEX. CAMPBELL, - - 1'ROrilIETOR Robber Hunlius Hoots, Coats, Hats Caps, tJos.sjuiicrs, etc. Rubber, Lcatbcr ami Cotton Reltin?, 1'acltliiu, IIok.c. etc. PRESTON, XOTT & CO., 1 64, First Street. Portland, Or. ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE, AUG. DANIELSON, Proprietor. Rebuilt and .Refitted Throushont The P.cst of WIXES.IilOJIORS, AXI CIttAJIS, For a Good Cigar, call for one of "Danielson's Best." Comer "West 9th and WatcrStrrets, Astoria. n9-6m HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, 0KE603 THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CAKE Ot tho Sisters of Chantv, is now ready foi the reception of patients. Private rooms for the accommodation o! any desiring thein. Patients admitted at all houis.day or niuht. No physician has exclusive right, even patient is free to and has the privilege ol employing any physician they prefer. United States 23ariue Seamen who paynospital Dues, are enti tled to Free care and attendance at this Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained lor United States Marines at the Cus torn House. SlSTEItS OF CnAUIT Notice to Contractors. SRAIiKD nrnnnsrils will lio roi.i!rnl at the office of the Auditor and Clerk of imnrov son and Hamilton slriirs nml f lio ornec hip of Jefferson and Olney streets, by replnnking the same to their full width with new plank and raking tin crossing of Jefferson and Ham ilton streets one and one-half feet and raising the crossing of Jefferson and Olney streets one foot, in tho manner provided by ordinance Xo.GjG. Bids must lie nneomnnnipd with n Timrotiti signed by two responsible tax-payers, to me enect mat u me contract oo award ed such bidder tnathe will within forty eight hours after notice of such award enter into contract therefor with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of the work. The right to reject any and all bids is hereby re served. By order of the Common Council. Tnos. Dealv. C. G. Smith, Committee on Streets .ff wo , and Public Ways. Attest : T. S. Jewett. Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, October 15, 1884. House To Let. FIVE ROOMS; NEW; GOOD LOCVL Uy. Inquire at E. c! HOLDEVS. HAS RETURNED. ingboatsforthg river. Shop onethebech between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. VISITORS TO PORTLAND Should not forget to call at Towne's San Francisco Gallery, where may bo seen photographs of all the leadinirmen nmi women of Oregon and Washington Territory the most minutA nttpnttnn min t rit.. of children. Don't forget the location. S. W. earner First nd VnrrUnn ifi-oofc nt.t No trouble to show specimens to visitors. Street railroads pass tho door every ten minutes, and this Is the nearest eallery to tk It principal hoUls. RUBBER B IS Gk 3 13 if 3ara&ora v flH?gF&Wrf?vtf fiura ss USti Uij lib i llCta IJ!5in tidy I We beg to call the attention of the pr.biiu to our Iate-i importation, direct from Eastern manufacturer-, of the largest invoice of t'AKiETj e. or offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS in the Newest Tints and Shades. -IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the verv BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGl'IiES. j-n.l shah be pleased to recolve aca'll for Inspection whether you purchase or nut. OHAS. HEULBORN. g . as .' fa!! j. aas ar mm man n? r ri res-nn rrnr.Q W W4S frL'im W EWlMlMlUfai PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Seduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenainus anil Hamilton Sts. II. Dt BUJSSOX, Manager. IH ! ju.1 ju. m, LI i " --" I " '' THE LARGEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY In 'Westcrn Oregon. A Full Stock on Hand and Made Up to Order. BOATS BUILT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Sashes, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Etc., Of Best Material. Bids PurnisTied Contractors, Carpenters and Builders. All hills due and payable at the end of the month, unless otherwise agreed upon. Wm. HOWE, Proprietor. WASHINGTON MARKET, 31aln trccl, - .IMnrin, Oregon. r.::iu;ji.t.v v keksy, xmiopkictoiw. RESPECTFULLY CALL THE A1TEN tion of the public to the fact that the above Jlarkct will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUAI.ITE FRESH AND CURED MEATS I ! "Which will be sold at lowest rates, whole side and retail. EfrSpecial attention given to supplying ships. CLATSOP MILL COMPANY Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Salmon Trays, BOXES, ETC. OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON AND CEDAR STREETS. ASTOKIA. - - - Orejjon. FISHERMEN! Twines and Netting MANUFACTURED KV TIIE Baltimore Twine and Net Company, WW. J HUUFEK & SON, Xo. C, Jin ii I h Calvert St., Ualthnorc, 3I1. ;rSend for Trice List, naming your County and State, pleask mention this paper. Notice. ALL RILLS AGAINST WM. HUME'S AS toria cannery, must be sent to Ea-lc Cliff until further notice J.. I. BARCLAY, Manager. Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS POIl Salem Flouring MiUs. Portland RoUer -ills, Capital Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA, OREGON. Howe FliiM 11. Wilson & Fisher Kn'li'i Jyld THE - - H BCWJB i3 SBRBB K U? B 7 8 " '-"' " 1" ' ''-T BOATS AND TENTS 54 . sr 5 5 "3 2 ? 3 o . SO p IT r- 2 I z. v 22 o O -3 z r -" rr i 5 a w g O X. 3 en O C 3 2 cr 1 v. N s - 2 FLAGS, ETC, ETC. $67,000,000 Capital i Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and Mercantile Of Loudon and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, COMWJEHC1AL CF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO 15. VAN DUSEN. Acent. THE BEST IS THE Manufactured ly the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Qualltv, and Ls Endorsed hy all who use It. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WVATfT AV TTTnTDCJnAT Solo Agents for Astoria. FREIGHT FROM San Francisco to Astoria. The Al Schooner DORA BLuinr Will sail from SAX FRANCISCO for ASTORIA, ahont OCTOBER 11 Hi, 1SS1. FREIGHT, per ton - - S2.00 Apply to W. II. SMITH, Acent, icu. Howard street, s. ., or CLATSOP MILL CO., Astoria. Mew Departure! At the well-known Restaurant of H0S0OE DIXON'S. On and after this date Oysters in every style will be served at 25 Cents. Fancy Roasts and Fried Oysters 35 Cents R. IIXOa Propx'ictor. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS IIERPBr GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the west coast J'acKinfjuo. wm uu uum ai the company's omcc. on Thursday, October 23rd, 181. to elect officers for the onsuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as mav come before the meeting. Ryordcrofthepresidenr.&MORToN Secretary. Notiee. ALL TERSONS HAVING BILLS asainst "Wherry & Co . contracted by me will please present them at once. In future all debts due should be paid to "Win. W. Wherry who alone is authorized to receipt for the same and carry on the business of "SYherry&Co. - ,t n TOI.J). SMUH. AsWtia, October 1st, 1S54; - - -, For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Cill at RANK L, Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chesiamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. SSr3ss - TER apply to the Captain, or to AT KS3ga553?3S5SBsassSa Fail and Winter Campaign Opened Having mustered all our forces tor the coming event we are fully prepared to present in splendid array, an almost irresistible army of Xevr .mid St3rlish Goods in all our Departments, Anxiously awaiting a fearless onslaught on the part of our patrons, under the able leadership of the invincible General Cash, to whom wa shall gracefully and unconditionally surrender. Among our latest novelties we direct attention to our New Ball's Coiled Spring- Elastic, Section Corset, Having secured tho sole agency in this city for this famous brand. Wrc guarantee to the purchaser perfect satisfaction in every respeot, and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found deficient tho purchase monev will be refunded. Hhihr1 'fflrfMLatWaW.M JhW tiiH UUi, DHAI.KK Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A Geueral Assortment of HQUSSHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best hi tho market. Piumhlug 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. Clicnanius Street. Xext to C Ii. Parker's Store. j&SXQRS, - OBEGOIf. THE NEW MODEL y? tx:m mmifi .UaBflBHB 'Ptvzzy V47 A FTJLI, STOCK M. OLSEX. . GUSTArSOX. MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. DEALERS IX FURNITURE Ss BEDDING Corner Zllnin and Squenioqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND THIMMKGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFPOED. AItJ, K1SBS OF FWKSITUBE ItEPAIKED AIO TARXI&HED. FOB, Finest Groceries, GO TO FOARD k STOKES. A FULL LINE OF AND Ship Chandlery. -A- NEW SLIP Just Finished in Hear of Store Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt & Fercnen's. IS. 31. JaEXTMERS, PARKER'S ki STEADIER CUBA PARKER then P. Parker,Master. REIGHT or CHAR- IS. B. PARKER. THE CTI TORE ' ,h ,A Y f-Bulf JLa IMsDiafgamery, I- RANGE CAN BE nAD IN AS TOKTA ONLY OF E, R. BAWB8, AQEKT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y ' WILL BE PLEASED. E. 1C. HALVES Is also agent for t'n Ml patent Mm Ste And other flrst-class Sl37es. Furnaco "Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a spooialty. s AJWATSS ON HAND. a. joirxsox. THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXTDOOIiTO ASTOEIAN OFFICE. A very largo Stock from which to select. "Window curtains made to order. E5My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be lound convenient to my patrons. Hardware and SMj Ctailerj VAN DUSEN & GO.. DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Ghandfery Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cnt Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewing jtfachiaes, Paints and OiI,rewris, etc, s. .-r-?j- SSSikr-