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ASTOKIA, OREGON:
SATURDAY OCTOBER 23, 18S1
SOCIALISTIC COXDITIOXS.
From the writings and speeches of
a certain class this fall it would ap
pear as though there were a certain
well-defined antagonism between
those who have and those who have
not, and that those who have are
some way dealing unjustly with .those
who haven't. It is not to be denied
that those who possess a little capi
tal hare advantage over those who do
not, but it is an acquired and not an
unfair one. It is just as easy for
those who have it not to acquire it if
they but comply with the necessary
conditions.
Take two men tilling the soil, one
of whom uses his hands or stick,
while the other has a horse and a
plough; two men in conflict with a
wild animal, one of whom has only a
stick or a stone, while the other has a
repeating rifle; two men who are sick,
one of whom can travel, command
medical skill, get space, light, air,
and water, while the other lacks all
these things. This does not mean
that one man has an advantage
against the other, but that, when they
are rivals in the effort to get the
means of subsistence from nature,
the one who has capital has immeas
urable advantages over the other.
If it were not so, capital would not
be formed. Capital is only formed
by self-denial, and if the possession
of it did not secure advantages and
superiorities of a high order, men
would never submit to what is neces
sary to get it. Tho first accumula
tion costs by far the most, and the
rate of increase by profits at first
.seems pitiful.
At first slow, as it proceeds the ac
cumulation becomes rapid in a high
ratio, and the clement of self-denial
declines. This fact also is favorable
to the accumulation of capital, for if
the self-denial continues to be as great
per unit when the accumulation had
become great, there would speedily
come a point at which further accu
mulation wonld not pay. The man
who has capital has secured his future,
won leisure which ho can employ in
winning secondary objects of neces
sary objects of necessity and advan
tage, and emancipated himself from
things in life which are gross and .be
littling. The possession of capital is
therefore an indispensable prerequi
site of ease. This is not saying that
.a man in the narrowest circumstances
may not be a man "for a' that" It is
saying that the extension and eleva
tion of all the moral and metaphysi
cal interests of the race are condi
tioned on that extension of civiliza
tion of which capital is the prerequi
site, and that he who has capital can
participate in and move along with
the highest developments of his time.
Hence it appears that the man who
has his self-denial before him, how
ever good may be his intention, can
not be as life man who has his self
denial behind him.. Some seem to
think that this is very unjust, but
they get their notions of justice from
some occult source of inspiration, not
from observing the facts of this world
as it has been made and exists.
In a community where tho stand
ard of living is high, and the con
ditions of production are favorable,
there is a wide margin within which
an individual may practice self-denial
and win capital without suffering, if
he has not the chargo of a family.
That it requires energy, courage, per
severance, and prudence is not to be
denied. Anyone who believes that
any good thing on this earth can be
got without those virtues may believe
in the philosopher's stone or the
fountain of youth. If there were
any Utopia, its inhabitants would
certainly be very insipid and charac
terless. Those who have neither capital nor
land unquestionably have a closer
class interest than landlords or cap
italists. If one of those who are in
either of tho latter classes is a spend
thrift he loses his advantage. If the
non-capitalists increase their num
bers, they surrender themselves into
the hands of the landlords and cap
italists. They compete with each
other for food until they run up the
rent of land, and they compete with
each other for wages until they give
the capitalist a great amount of pro
ductive energy for a given amount of
capital. If some of them are econ
ical and prudent in the midst
of a class which saves nothing and
marries early, the few prudent suffer
for the folly of tho rest, since they
can only get current rates of wages;
and if these are'low, the margin out
of which to make savings by special
personal effort is narrow. No instance
has yet been seen of a society com
posed of .a class of great capitalists
and a class of laborers who had fall
on into 2. caste of permanent drudges.
Probably no such thing is possible
so long as landlords especially re
main as a third class, and so long as
society continues to develop strong
classes of merchants, financiers, pro
fessional men, and other classes. If
it were conceivable that non-capitalist
laborers should give up struggling
to become capitalists, should give
way to vulgar enjojTnents and pas
sions, should recklessly increase their
numbers, and should become a per
manent caste, they might with some
justice .be called proletarians. The
name haslaeeri adopted bs some pro
fessed labor leaders, bul it really
should be considered insulting. If
there were suoh a proletariat it would
be hopelessly in the hands of a body
of plutocratic capitalists, and a socie
ty so organized would no doubt be
far worse than a society composed of
nobles and serfs, which is the worst
society tho world,has seen in modern
times.
A Chicago special says: Indica
tions now point to a probability that
the bloody election scenes at Cincin
nati will be outdone here on Novem
ber A. It is not at all improbable that
on that day there will be anywhere
from 10,000 to 20,000 armed men at
the polls. The democraoy profess to 1
have reliable information that United
States Marshal Jones intends to ap
point and arm 5,000 deputies on elec
tion day. He was asked if this was
true. He declined to say how many
he would appoint or whether he in
tended to arm them. He said, how
ever, that he would give half of them
to the Democrats. The Democratic
committee threaten to make a demand
that that party be given half of these
marshals, and in case of refusal, to ap
ply to the federal court for an order
upon him to make such a division of
appointments. If the court refuse
the request the Democrats say they
will take measures for self-protection,
and as tho city government is
Democratic, will ask for the appoint
ment of as many special police as
there are deputy marshals. The
Democrats also say they have infor
mation that the Eepublican county
sheriff intends to appoint a large
force of deputy sheriffs for use at the
polls and assert that in case this is
done they see no other course than
to offset it by asking the Democratic
county board to appoint an equal
number of special constables. All
allegations by Democrats are clearly
understood by the Republicans to
be for the purpose of covering up
their own base designs. There is
little doubt that they intend to use
the appointive power of the Demo
cratic city and count government to
the fullest extent by running in ward
thugs and strikers and repeaters to
crowd around all the polling places
and prevent Bepublicans from vot
ing. Great fears are indulged by
the law-abiding citizens of both par
ties. A New Tobk dispatch of the 23rd,
says: A conference was held be
tween Messrs. Sage, Gould, Adams
and Smith, president of the Oregon
Transcontinental Co., whereby tho
loan called from the Oregon Trans
continental last week has been taken
up, and the securities of the Oregon
Eailway and Navigation Co. have
passed into the hands of the Gould
party. It is said the UnionvPacific
people have thus secured a majority
interest in the Oregon Kailway and
Navigation Co. A broker in Wall
street says: In regard to the re
port that the Union Pacific has ob
tained control of the Oregon Railway
and Navigation Co., it can be stated
that the people identified with the
Uning Pacific have large interests in
the Oregon Kailway and Navigation
Co., and can with little effort obtain
control of the property. The Oregon
and Transcontinental has a loan due.
It has proposed to give notes with
Oregon Eailway and Navigation and
Northern Pacific securities as col-
latteraL The offer has not been ac
cepted nor refused as yet
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has
laid out a ticklish course for itself in
upholding and endorsing Mr. Voor
hees for Territorial delegate. It ac
knowledges that he made, an argu
ment as an attorney favoring the
railroad company, claiming and de
fending all that tho Post-Intelligencer
opposes and denies, but now
it tries to satisfy itself with the idea
that t was not as Chas. S. Voorhees
he did that, but as a lawyer. The in
teresting question arises: Should
Voorhees get to "Washington would it
be as a representative of the people,
or "as a lawyer." Mr. Voorhees is on
record as an opponent of the people
in their fight against monopoly. He
is on record as a paid defender and
champion of the N. P. K. R. Co. Mr.
Voorhees is a good man to be let
stay at home. The people of Pacific
county, of "Wahkiakum county, of
Chehalis and Cowlitz counties can
not afford to take any chances.
Sitting Bumi has an enormous
head. He wears a No. 7 hat, larger
than Daniel "Webster's. He receives
a salary during his present engage
ment of 8200 a month. He shaves
with a pair of tweezers.
FouTr years ago there was not a
telegraph office in existence. To-day
the number is 51,810, giving employ
ment to thousands of. industrigus
men, women and boys.
Shakespeabe said: "There's good
in everything." It must be remem
bered, however, that there were no
presidential campaigns in the divine
William's day.
The engagement of President Ar
thur and Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen,
daughter of Secretary Frelinghuysen,
is announced. The wedding will oc
cur in January.
Some English speculators have
bought a tract of land in Mexico,
comprising over 16,000 square miles,
for $1,000,000.
1
Republicans are now talking about
a majority in the next house of rep-
re&entatives.
BOIt.
At SveiiMMfij Lnudinjr. October 13ili,
1851, to the wife of J. l Coffey, a daugli
ter. Notice.
A LL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS DFE
.cvbvthe city of Astona will he paid by
the City Treasurer at Ills office, on anil after
to-day. Interest ceases from this date.
j. w. iiuvrusu.
Citv Treasurer,
Astoria, Oct. 5. 1RSL
Wiieeler & Kipp,
PRACTICAL
Pinters Gas and Steam Fitters
ALl, WORK
Yarranted, and Estimates Given.
FGLL STOCK
Jron and Lead Pipe, Bnllt Tirb.
Water Closets, and Gas-
Fix lures.
Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick.
JOBBING FROJirTLY ATTENDED TO.
Corner SquemoQua and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria, Oregon,
W. E. DEMENT & GO,
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded
ASTORIA
Best BREAM in llio Cily.
Best ClDlES,
Best CAKES and P iSTRY.
Best ICE CREAM.
Finest Ornamental IVork. to Order.
ED. JACKSON.
Camakan & Go.
succr.ssoi:s to
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLKSAJ.B AND
RKTAIL DEALERS IN
GENERAL ' MIBCIAffllSE
Corner Chenatnus and diss streets.
ASTORIA - - GKKGOH
The Gem Saloon.
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
For the
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GE3I SALOON.
ALEX. CAMIT.KLL. - - l'KOrMETOR
Rubber Hnntius Heals, Coats, lints,
taps, Gossamers, etc
Itubhrr. Leather nnil Cotton I't'Itin,
Packing, II os p. etc.
PRESTON, XOTT & CO.,
164, First Street, Portland, Or.
ASTORIA LIQUOR STOBfi,
AUG. DANIELSON,
Proprietor.
Rebuilt nnil Refitted Tlirourfiout
The Best of
WIXE8. JL10.ITO Kst, AXI CIGARS.
Tor a Good Cigar, call for one of
"Daniclson's Best."
Comer West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria.
n9-0m
Oysters ! Oysters !
FRANK
REDUCED PRICES.
Oysters to Order. - - 23 cents
Fried Ojstcr.s. - - - 33 ceutb
FKANK FAIiKE, PROPRIETOR.
Astoria Cooperage.
BARRELS AHD HALF-BARBELS
Ali Kinds of Cooperage Done.
ass-Leave orders with JOHN ROGERS,
Superintendent, at Central Marker.
Good Building Lots
ALDERBSOOK,
For Sale at Low Rates.
Apply to LYMAX C. KI.VXKV,
At office of Clatsop Mill Companv,
on the ltoailway.
Executors' Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TIIATTHE
undersigned have been appointed exec
utors of the will and testament of Lloyd
Van Dusen, deceased, and all persons hav
ing claims against the estate 01 the iald do
ceased are requested to present the same at
tho office of firenham Van Dusen. in Asto
ria. Oregon, within six montlis from this
aate.
II. VAN DUSEN.
IL J. VAN DUSEN.
Executors and Trustees.
Astoiia, October 1, 1851.
VISITORS TO PORTLAND
Should not forget to call at Town e'$ San
Francisco Gallery, where may be
seen photographs of all the leading men and
o,m?n, 0l0rcRn d Washington Territory,
skillful operators always In attendance, and
the most minute attention paid to pictures
of children. Don't forget the location. S. W.
tormer First &sd Morrises trtc n ct.tr-.
2fo trouble to show specimens to visitors.
otreei raumaas pass tne aoor every ten
nsi1nnte nnil thfa 1 tVit. nanAc ,u'. .
the five principal hotels.
PtiIE
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Wc he to call the attention of the public to our latent ir.inoi ration, direct from
Eastern inanuiarturcr. of the largest invoice of CA It PETS 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 are determined to dispose of our stock of
Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end oifer special inducements, precluding
the possIblHtr of Uoins Undersold by any of our Competitors.
IN TI1E-
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We em show you the veivREST GOODS at BOTTOM FlGHtES. :nd ,hall Le pleased
to receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or nut.
OHAB. HEILBOBN.
Carpels, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
', iu.tai.0,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Seduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Chcnamus and Hamilton Sts. II. Du BUiSSOX, Manager.
THE
lie Ham 11.
LARGEST AND FINEST
AHD DOOR FACTORY
SASH
In Western Oregon.
A Full Stock on Iland and
Made Up to Order.
BOATS IOXTXXji'S?
AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Sashes, Doors, Windows,
Mouldings. Etc.,
8f Best Material.
Bitte Purnislied Contractors, Oarpeiiters
and Builders.
All bills due and payable at the end of the
mouth, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Wm. HOWE, Proprietor.
OLA.TSOP
JJiJU J
'Manufacturers and Dealers in
Lumber, Salmon Trays,
BOXES, ETC.
OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON
AND CEDAR STREETS.
ASTU1CIA
Orejrun.
FISHERMEN!
Twines and Netting.
MANUFACTURED BY THE
Baltimore Twine and Uet Company.
WM. J HOOPER & SON;
So. G, South Cnlt crt St., Halt I more, JII.
Z5-Scnd for Trice LLst. naming your County
and State. io-kasb ainxTio" this paveiu
WilsonJ Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HAHDWAEE
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS' SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AXD
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOR
Salem Flouring Mills,
Portland Roller Mills,
Capital Tlonr and
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Settlement Notice.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO TIIE
late firm of A. Van Dusen & Co. are re
quested to call and settle such indebtedness
immediately. By reason of the decease :
one of tho members of the firm it Is neces
sary to settle up the firm business at once.
B. VAN DUSKN.
II. J. VAN DUSEN.
Executors and Trustees.
asiorut, ucioocr . lbsi.
Tax Notice.
iSMENT ROLL
mHE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF SCHOOL
jl. uisirict xo. is, uiaisop uounty. Oregon,
is now equalized and the Hon. Board of
District No. 18, Clatsop County. Oregon.
School Directors for said district have Issued
warrants ror tnc undersigned to collect the
school tax now duo said district. Taxpayers
will save cost by paying the same to the
Jschool Clerk or hlsdeputy who will bofound
at all times at his office on West cth street,
one house south of Wall street.
C.W.SHIVELY,
. Clerk School District No. 18.
Dated at the City of Astoria, Clatsop Co. I
Oregon, August SCiu, 1SS4,
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$67,000,000 Capital !
Liverpool and London and Globe.
Korth British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital or $67,000 OOO.
B. VAX DUSEN. Aeent.
THE BEST
IS THE
Royal Brand Flour
Manufactured by tlfD
0RBG0N MILLING COMPANY
Ts of Superior quality, and is Endorsed
by all who use It.
THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE
Of Superior Itlsinjj Quality.
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
WYATT & "THOMPSON
Sole Asrnls for Axtorin.
Mew Departure!
At the well-known Restaurant or
E0SC0E DIXON S.
On and after this dato Ojsters in overs
style will be served at 2S Cents.
Fancy Roasts and Fried Ovbters 83 Cents
R. IIXOHTf - - Proprietor.
Stockholders Meeting.
NOTICE IS IlERFBr GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the West Coast Tacking Cou ill be held at
the company's oulce, on Thursday, October
23nl, 1SS4. to e!ect officers for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of such other
business as may come before the meeting.
By order of the president.
S. E. MORTON.
Sccretaiy.
Notice.
ALL PERSONS HAVING BILLS
against Wherry & Co , contracted by me
will please prespnt 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 carrj- on the business of
A herry & Co.
WM. T). SMTTTT.
Astoria, October 1st, 1881.
THE
SKATM RINK!
IS NOW OPEN.
Well fitted up throughout.
Open on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and
SATURDAYS, and SATURDAY
AFTERNOONS.
SXo Disreputable Characters admitted.
G:w.andA.E.ROSS.
Managers,
3?or The Finest Groceries.
Tor The Freshest Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Delivering All Orders,
C ill at
FEME L.
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
3C3BC
TER apply to the Captain, or to
AT
Fall and Winter Ca
Having mustered all our forces for the coming event we are fully
prepared to present in splendid array, an almost irresistible army of
New and Stylish 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 we
shall gracefully and unconditionally surrender.
Among our latest novelties we direct attention to our
New Ball's Coiled Spring Elastic, Section Corset,
Having secured the sole agency in this city for this famous brand.
We guarantee to the purchaser p'erfect satisfaction in every respect,
and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found
deficient the purchase money will be refunded.
PBAEL BBOS.
-SSBXZrZEtS,..wM-XBcxzmrKiuiaA i mm
aoxm. Ik. 11 safe
DHAr.Kn
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment or
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
Tho Beat in tho market.
Piumbing goods ot all kiuds o.i band. .lob
work done in a workmanlike mni'r.or
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
ClieuamnR Street. STcxt to C Xi. Parker's Store.
THE NEW MODEL
3fei,i fell
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A FD1I. STOCK AXWAYS ON HAND.
M.OI.SEN-. J. OUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEAXERS IX
FURNITURE 52 BEDDING
Corner Slain and Sqncmoqna Streets. Astoria. Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AHD TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL APFORD.
AI.T, KI3DS OF FUBS1TBKE REPAIRED A1WL TARNISHED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO-
FOMffl & STOKES.
A. FULL LINE OF
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW SLIP
Just Finished In Eear of Storo.
Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
GUARANTEED.
Boats of Every Description Built.
Shop over Arndt & Ferchen's.
R. Itl. LEATHERS.
PARKER'S
NTI-LOIEB
ip CLARA PARKER
ben P. Parker,Master.
ForTOWINC, FREIGHT or CHAR
11. U. PAKKEB.
mpaign Opened
THE
T ORE
ornery,
iy-
KANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
S. B. BAWBB,
AGEM
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y V
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. i:. HALVES Is also agent for ti.t-
Ml ptent Cooiif Stove
And other flrst-claas Stores.
Furnace "Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc, a specialty.
THE LATEST STYLES
TN
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.
iSfily patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
will he lound convenient to my patrons.
Hardware anfl SMp Mlery
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DEALEBSEf
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pnrc Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wronght Iron Spike,
Galvanized Cnt Nails,
Agricultural Implements,
Sewing Ittackiaes,
Paints sad Oils,' Crris, etc,
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