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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SATUEDAY NOVEMBER 1, 18SJ
1 GOOD THING.
It is complained that "we foave too
much politics;" that all this whoop
ing and talking and explanation and
charges and connter-charges has "a
demoralizing effect on the people."
Some whose writings we have recent
lj noticed even think that we
oughtn't to have elections so often;
that it upsets the people, injures trade,
encourages demagogueism, and they
argue that as a nation we are going
to the dogs because of the frequency
of elections and political excitement.
It is not to be denied that frequent
elections may become fruitful
sources of political evil; a man may
have too much politics as be might
have too much sleep, or work, or en
joyment, or anything else, good or
bad, in this world. But those who
claim that stagnation is the better
form of politics, reason from a wrong
standpoint
Wo Americans are a free people.
As a matter of business, apart, from
any sentiment, it pays to be free; we
can live better, have more, be hap
pier, act more independent, and have
a better time all round by being "our
own boss," than by being ruled by
prince or potentate. It is for us to
keep up the present system of getting
along. "We are doing well, but the
machinery musn't get a chance to be
come rusty. The best "way to keep
this country free is to educate the
voters. The most effective way to
educate the voters is by political dis
cussion. Take the present contest
There is at least $20,000,000 spent in
one way and another in this cam
paign. 'Tis a good round sum and
sounds big. But it is money well
spent. Can any way be devised bet
ter than the one now in vogue where
in that sum could be better applied
to the political education of the peo
ple? As it is now there isn't a man in
the Union, no matter how remote the
corner in which ho dwells, but has
before him political history, living
thoughts of leading thinkers,
the best and brightest ideas of the
day and time. He goes to a Republi
can meeting and hears the speaker
advocate his cause. If he hasn't op
portunity to go ho reads the gist of
the speech in the newspaper. The
next night a Democrat comes with
his side of the story. The matter is
discussed, the chaff sifted, the grain
of truth discovered, the idea thought
over. That man is educated. He
goes to the polls and votes in accord
ance with his ideas. Whether ho be
right or wrong it is at least his idea
and he expresses it The matter of
political education has cost money,
but it is worth all it costs.
If ever danger comes to our coun
try it will be from the ignorant vete:
if our glorious sun shall ever set it
will be in the clouds of uneduoated
impulse. There are currents in the
streams of time and of national life
which threaten to smother in hideous
depths the fair growth of a century
of National history. It is for educa
tion, the education " of school, and
political platform and newspaper dis
cussion to check those foul streams
and so guide the voter that the re
public may live.
The political contest is a good
thing: all these processions and
cheers and political speeches are
good things. They fill with fresh
blood the arteries of our national
life, and should stagnation come it
would be more a subject for regret in
place of congratulation.
UnquestionabiiT, men are more apt
to exert themselves to appear great
in the eyes of the world than they
are to merit the honor, through that
deep and silent work which alone can
properly prepare the soil from which
true greatness springs, and is kept
alive and vigorous. It is a most
laudable ambition to be held in re
spectful regard by one's contempora
ries, and to be held in honorable re
membrance by posterity. It is, more
over, an ambition in which much of
even real heroism and some of the
most effective efforts in the interests
of humanity have had their source.
We would by no means decry it On
the oontrary, it is because we strong
ly commend it, that we condemn the
delusive means through which men
so often aim to gratify it Any great
ness which has not its origin in worth
the result of factitious effort is of
the texture of the mushroom rather
than of the oak, and is temporary and
delusive. It either withers away on
the withdrawal of its artificial pabu
lum, or ceases soon to appropriate the
food on which it thrived, and dies of
inanition. True worth seldom blushes
unseen, or wastes its sweetness on the
desert air. It will blossom under even
nnpropitious skies, and needs not the
artificial devices which are resorted
to (frequentlysquite successfully, for
a brief season to make its counterfeit
pass current
A New York dispatch says: Bet
ting on the election is almost at a
standstill. Offers of five to four are
freelymade that Cleveland will car
ry the state, and the same is offered
on Blaine on the general result.
Yesterpax's Oregonian gives an
editorial opinion that Nevada's elec
toral vote will be cast for Cleveland.
Leading Nevada politicians write
that the Silver state will give Blaine
:i,w majority.
AN IMPREGNABLE STANDARD-BEARER.
Thebeis a beautiful story of an
old elephant engaged in battle on the
plains of India. He was a standard
bearer, and carried on his huge back
the royal ensign, the rallying point of
the Poona host At the beginning of
the fight ho lost his master. The
"mahout," or driver, had just given
him the word to halt, when he re
ceived a fatal wound and fell to the
ground, where he lay under a heap of
the slain. The obedient elephant
stood still while the battle closed
around him and the standard he
carried. He never stirred a foot, re
fusing to advance or retire 83 the
conflict became hotter and fiercer, un
til the Mahrattas, seeing the stand
ard still flying steadily in its place,
refused to believe that they were be
ing beaten, and rallied again and
again around the colors. And all
this while, amid the din of the battle,
the patient animal stood straining its
ears to catch the sound of that voice
it weald never hear again. At length
the tide of conquest left the field de
serted. The Mahrattas swept on in
pursuit of the flying foe, but the ele
phant like a rock, stood there, with
the dead and dying around and the
ensign waving in its place. For three
days and nights it had remained
where its master had given- the com
mand to halt No bribe or threat
could move it. They then sent to a
village, 100 miles away, and brought
the mahout's little son. The noble
hero seemed then to remember how
the driver had sometimes given his
authority to the little child, and im
mediately, with all his shattered
trappings clinging as he went, passed
quietly and slowly away.
A Cleveland, Ohio, dispatch of
the 30th nit., says: At the recent
election the prohibitionists of Ohio
polled 10,000 votes. They expect to
poll fully twice that number at the
November election. But few prohi
bitionists mil vote for Blaine, but
none will go over to Cleveland. The
leaders ot the at. Jonn party are
working quietly, and improving every
opportunity. They will place a bal
lot for "God, the homo and native
land" in the hands of every voter in
the state of Ohio. These ballots are
being sent even into counties where
there is no organization of the St.
John party. Applications for ballots
are coming in from all over the state,
and a package of 20,000 was sent out
to-day. The funds are limited, and
the state committee have very little
money at their disposal. St John
will not visit Ohio again before the
election. He held four meetings in
the state during September.
"He serves his party beat who
serves his country best"
NEW TO-DAY.
J. P. HOWE.....
.Sole Manager.
Special Engagement ot the EMINENT
TRAGEDIAN,
GEO. G. MILN,
SUSTAINED BY
MISS ADELE PAYN,
WILLIAM LLOYD;
And u Company of Efficient Shakespearian
Artists.
Thursday and Friday Evenings,
Nov. 6th and 7th, '84.
THURSDAY, the Great Drama, (by request)
Damon and Pythias.
FRIDAY Evn'g, Bulwer Ly tton's Tragedy of
RICHELIEU.
Reserved Scats - - - $1.00
WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE
At the New York Novelty Store, Main St.
Look Here !
IF YOU WANT
7XXTS
STATIONERY
OB
Fancy Goods
GO TO
ADLER'S
Crystal Palace
z
For Kent.
rpHESTOBE ON MAIN STREET, FORM
JL erly occupied by N. Loeb.
Inqalre of C. BOELLING.
For Sale.
DWELLING-HOUSE AND TWO LOTS
Lete gradtd Houte la good repair.
Inqalre ot BQZOKIH JOHNS.
MNTAL ML
Musical Mr
ens
Wheeler & Kipp,
PRACTICAL
Pinters Gas aii Steam Fitters
ALL WORK
Waranted, and Estimates Given.
FULL STOCK
Iron and X.cnrt Pipe, B.illi Tubs,
Water Closet, and (ins
Fixture.
Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Corner Squt-moqua anil Hampton Streets,
Astorli. Oregon,
W. E DEMENT & CO.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded
ASTORIA
DcfttBBEAb in (he City.
Best CJLIIES,
Best CAKES ami P ISTKY,
Best ICE CREA5I,
Finest Ornamental Work to Order.
ED. JACKSON.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO "
I. "W. CASE,
IMPOKTKltS AND WHOLESALE AND
.thTAIL DEALERS IX
GENERAL MERCHAMSE
oruer Cbeuamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA
OREGON
The Gem Saloon.
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
For the
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GEM SALOON.
ALEX. CAMPBELL. - - PROPRIETOR
Rabbcr Hunllns IJooH, C'oatt, Hat.
Cap. Vostaruers, etc
Hulibcr. Lcntbcr and Cotton Helling.
PncUInz, Ilotc. etc.
PRESTON, NOTT & CO.,.
164, First Street, Portland, Or.
ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE,
AUG. DANIELSON,
- Proprietor.
Rebuilt and Refitted Throughout
The Best of
WIXES.lilQUORat.AXD CIGARS.
For a Good Cigar, call for one of
"Danielson's Best."
Corner West 9lh and WatcrStreets, Astoria.
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Oysters ! Oysters !
AT
FRANK FAB RE
REDUCED PRICES.
Ojsters to Order, - - 25 cents
Fried Oysters, - - - 35 cents
FRANK PARKE, PROPRIETOR.
WEI. EDGAR,
Dealer in
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
Revolvers and Cartridges.
CORNEU MAIN AND CHEN AM US STS.
H. D. XEWBURT.
I, STKYKK3.
kl
CITY BOOK STORE,
Have Just received a mammoth stock of
Books. The youiiR and old, rich and poor
cau au ue accummoaaiea.
AGENTS FOR THE
Kranleh Sc Bach and 3Iandh.feldt &
SoX.nl PianoH and "Western
Cottaso Organs.
Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru
ments will be promptly filled.
Rooms to Rent.
SEVEN ROOMS SUITABLE FOR HOUSE
. .? ep!SK : ,n the huslness center; apply
at this office.
Picked Up.
O- T.?E,oFRT, STEVENS BEACH,
wv11 lh? 6th: a black skl""- 'our oars,
nook. etc. in boat. Owner can have her by
appying to Thos. Stanfleld, Astoria, or
John Stanneld. Ft. Stevens. '"""'
Astoria, Oct. 18, 1S84.
For Sale.
FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM
lock Wood, which I will deliver at tho
houses of customers for $4 a cord
praying of all kinds done at "reasonable
rate- R. R- MARION.
Furnished Rooms to Let,
WITH OK WITHOUT BOARD.
Enquire of Mns E. C. HOLDEN.
House to Rent.
NINE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION
Inquire of W, B. HE ADINuf ON.
TO FISHERMEN.
9000 POUNDS BARBOUR'S BEST
jUJJJ web, 45-mesh, for sale at allberal
discount
Apply to Astoria Packing Co.
Astoria, Sept. 1st, 18L
BAKERY
R I B V
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Newnury
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Carpets! Carpets! Carpets!
We lp:to call the attention of the public to onr latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturer-, of tin largest invoice of CARPETS over offered
for sale in this city, comprising all grades from tho
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
Carpts within the next four weeks, and to that end oner special Inducements, precluding
the poislbllltv of Being Undersold by any of our Competitors.
-IN
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 wbetber you purchase or not.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
New Establishment!
IV SW PRICE
FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS,
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Uhenaiuus and Hamilton Sts. II. Du BUISSON, Manager.
THE
Howe Planii 11.
LARGEST AND FINEST
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY
In "Western Oregon.
A Full Stock on Hand and
Made Up to Order.
BOATS 3B"OX3L,2?
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 tho
month, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Wm. HOWE, Proprietor.
CLATSOP
MILL COMPANY
Manufacturers and Dealers in
Lumber, Salmon Trays,
BOXES, ETC.
OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON
AND CEDAR STREETS,
ASTOUIA. - - - Oregon.
FISHERMEN!
Twines and Netting.
MANUFACTURED BY THE
Baltimore Twine and Uet Company.
WM. J. HOOPER & SON,
Xo. 6, South CnlvcrtSt., Baltimore, 3ld.
gr-Send for Price List, naming your County
and State, please mention this paper.
Wilson & Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOR
Salem Flouring Mills,
Portland Roller Mills,
Capital Flour and
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
House To Let.
FIVE ROOMS ; NEW ; GOOD LOCAL
Ity. Inquire at E. C. HOLDEN'S.
To Rent.
G
OOD DWELLING HOUSE,
Apply at astoriax Office.
Tax Notice.
TIIE 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
warrants for the undersigned to collect the
school tax now duo said district. Taxpayers
will save cost by paying the same to the
School Clerk or his deputy who will bo found
at all times at his office on West Cth street,
one house south of "Wall street.
C.W.SHTVELY,
Clerk School District No. 18.
Dated at the City of Astoria, Clatsop Go.
Oregon, August 80tb, I9M.
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FLAGS, ETC, ETC.
$67,000,000 Capital !
Liverpool and London and Globe.
North British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital or $67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DDSEN. Aeent.
THE BEST
IS THE
o:b::e2.l:f:ei so? !
Royal Brand Flour
Manufactured by the
OREGON 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
Solo Agents for Astoria.
New Departure!
At the well-known Rostaurant of
ROSCOE DIXON'S.
On and after this date Oysters In every
sivio win ue served at so uentH.
Fancy Roasts and Fried Oysters 85 Cents
K. IXON, -
Proprietor.
Wood Yard.
Another Reduction to Suit Hard
Times.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE ASTO
riaWood Yard. Gray's Dock, foot of
Benton street, will sell wood at the follow
ing prices and deliver wherever the streets
are planked, between Trullinger's Mill and
O'Brien's Hotel, back to Astor street :
Green Alder, 2-cut $i 25 per cord, lone S3 50
Dry do do 4 60 do do 3 75
GrnHemloTc do 4 25 do do 3 50
Dry do do 4 50 do do 3 75
Green Fir do 4 50 do do 3 7o
Dry Fir do 4 75 do do 4 00
Extra Maple
and S. limbs do 5 50 do
Vine Maple
and S. limbs do 5 25 do
do 5 00
do 4 75
Wood of All Kinds
By tho Scow load at REDUCED RATES.
J. U. D. GBAY'
Astoria. June 1st, 1884.
Tax Notice.
TEE DELINQUENT TAX JLIST OF
property In Astoria School District No.
One has neen piacea in jy uuuuj huh a
ties knowlne themselves delinquent are no-
ineamai ine same ia uun u uu yaj
able at my office without furthernotlce.
m W. (x. At loo,
Ex-offlclo Tax Collector.
Astoria, Oct. 2Tth,lW4.
For The Finest Groceries.
For The Freshest Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Deliverius All Orders,
Call at
FRANK L.
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton andChenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
33SE3S5
CTBgjrT" jjSWSaJ TjKRfagi; "yjSgSp
TER apply to the Captain, or to
Fall and Winter Campaign Opened
AT THE
EMPIRE STORE
Having mustered all our forces
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
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 perfect satisfaction in every respeet,
and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found
deficient the purchase money will be refnnded.
PE.AEL BROS.
John A. Ilflcmfgomery,
DEALTCtt I
Til, Sheet Iron and Copper Yare.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and .Ranges
The Best in the market.
Piumbing goods of all kinds on band. Job
work done in a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Clienamns Street, JVcxt toC L Parker's Store.
AS7QZja. ... OBEQOH.
THE NEW MODEL
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A FUL STOCK
s.z'jcZiJtmimtmiammK:iMmzc 3ads3:
M. OLSEX.
J. GUSTAFSOS.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE SS BEDDING
Corner Main and Squeraoqnn Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complete Stoolf.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL AFEORD.
AIX KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRFD AlfD TARNISHED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO
FOJD & STOKES.
A FULL LINE OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW SLIP
Just Finished In Rear of Store.
Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
GUARANTEED.
Boais of Every Description Built.
hop over Arndt St Ferchen's.
B. M. LEATHERS.
PARKER'S
STEAMER
CURJ PARKER
ben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK
II. IS. PABKEK.
for the coming event we are fully
surrender.
RANGE CAN BE HAD Df AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E. R. KAWB8,
AQEiNT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y .
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. K. HAWE3 Is also agent for Uk
Bisk patent Cooiinj Ste
And otber first-class Si3res.
Furnace "Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc., a specialty.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
A. jonxsox.
THE LATEST STYLES
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.
J5?My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
will be tound convenient to ray patrons.
Hardware ani Slip Chandlery
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DEALERS I2f
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvsr
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spike,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements,.
Sewing Maekiaes,
Faftrt axd Oila,pCiral, efte
W&t