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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SUNDAY.
.NOVEMBERS ISM
THE LINE OF OUR PRESIDENTS.
With the exception of Zacbary
Taylor, the country has never till
now elected a president with as little
public experience as Cleveland pos
sesses. Much is said of mere avail
ability; but important as this has
come to be regarded in the lexicon of
the politician, the nation has always
been in the habit of selecting its chie'
magistrate from statesmen of high
standing and extended public
service.
In the earlier days of the republic
the presidency went as a matter of
course to the foremost leader of the
party. The president was named
then very muoh as the premier is se
lected in England by the right of
recognized intellectual and political
ascendancy. For the first forty years
the heads of the republic were chosen
from the men who had srent their
lives in the public service, and had
become pre-eminent in the public
councils by their great abilities.
Washington, the elder Adams, Jeffer
son, Madison, Monroe and the voung-
er Adams were all advanced upon the
principle of natural selection. Even
General Jackson had gained large
civic experience. We are accustomed
to think of his career before he won
the presidential chair as only that of
a successful soldier. But he had
.served first in the branch of congress,
then in the United States senate and
then as judge of the supreme court of
his state; and, apart from his official
positions, he had been a large faotor
in public affairs.
VanBuren, "who followed Jackson,
was the most dextrous political lead
er of his time, and had enjoyed an
almost unrivaled career of public
distinction. General Harrison was
named in 1840 as the heroo of Tippe
canoe; but he had been governor of
the territory of Indiana at the begin
ning of the century; and when the
state was admitted he served several
years in congress, and afterwards as
United States senator. James K.
Polk had held a commanding posi
tion in congress for many years, had
risen to the speakership and had
been governor of his state. General
Taylor is the one president who was
chosen without civil experience; but
he had served in the war of 1812, in
the Blackhawk, the Seminole and the
Mexican wars, and his long connec
tion with the army had brought him
close to publio affairs. His death af
ter only a year of hla term left the
presidency to Fillmore, who had been
a conspicuous leader in congress and
a successful administrator in his own
state. Franklin Pierce had been
speaker of the New Hampshire house,
four years in the popular branch of
congress, and five years in the Unit
ed States senate, and had been prom
inent euough to have the opportunity
of declining the attorney general
ship. Buchanan came to the presidency
after a long and distinguished career
in the house, the senate, the cabinet,
and the highest diplomatic station.
Lincoln had been in congress, and in
his famous debate -with Douglas had
gained a reputation and shown a
grasp of the principles of govern
ment which few men can acquire
through years of labor. Gen. Grant
had not held any civil office, but as
the head of the army he had been
practically a part of the administra
tion for several years, and he had left
the country in no doubt of his ability
to conduct the government Hayes
had served in congress and had
three times been elected gov
ernor of Ohio. General Arthur
was not elected president, but
his training was greater than
Cleveland's, for though he had
held no representative position, he
bore such a relation to political
movements that he had praotically
been in public affairs for twenty
years. Cleveland was entirely un
known outside of his own city two
years ago, and his only training is an
accidental service of a year and a half
as governor. It is within bounds to
say that the country has never elected
a president with so little fitness as
he possesses. And when he is com
pared to Blaine in point of ability
and experience in public life, his eko
tion -would appear ridiculous were it
not so momentous.
Aiii. English and Canadian journals
'express satisfaction at the result of
Tuesday's election. They haven't
been so tickled over anything since
iheir vessels burned and sunk Ameri
can merchantmen twenty-two vears
ago. .
Bxpublioans throughout the coun
try are in about the same fix that the
Kentucky swain was who was run
ning, one night, to see his girl, and
stubbed his toe. He was too "big to
ory and too badly hurt to laugh.
OKKof the leading secretaries at
the White House says that the busi
ness of the executive has increased
largely since the days of Lincoln and
Grant, writes a Washington corres
pondent "Up until the time of
Hayes," says he, " hardly a scrap of
paper was kept hero to show what
the president did or why he did it
Now we keep a record of everything,
and we make a point of answering
every letter. Notes are kept of the
contents of all important letters re
ceived, and, by our records here, in
case of an appointment, we can tell
just why and upon whose recommend
ation the appointment was made. In
case the appointee turns out badly,
the president is relieved of the blame
and it is thrown upon those who
recommended him. We receive a
great many letters that should go to
the various departments. Some poor
woman in a distant part of the coun
try wants a pemsion. She does not
know anything about the pension
bureau, and the only person in the
government with whom she is ac
quainted is the president She writes
to him. Of course, her letter is re
ferred by us to the pension office, and
it is the same with other letters of
the same olass. As the executive of
fice i3 carried on now, it is absolutely
necessary to have a good force of
clerks, and the day has passed when
presidents can stand around the
street-corners and ask every other
person they meet to come and have
a chat with them at the White
House."
Ghn. Nhwtok has submitted his
annual reports of the coast defenses.
He earnestly urges that the harbors
of our principal seaports be made
impregnable to attack by the addition
of guns of heavy caliber, and other
appliances known to modern warfare.
Past events, he says, by no means
justify the assertions made that our
cotton and grain have become so nec
essary to nations that they could not
engage in war with us for a short
period without interrupting their
supplies of these articles. It seems
to be forgotten that in case of a de
scent upon our coast to hold our un
protected cities under the euns of a
hostile fleet would consume but few
months, and in the meantime cotton
and grain in sufficient quantities
might be obtained elsewhere. The
modern system is to make war sud
den, sharp and decisive, and to make
the beatea party pay expenses.
Life is filled with trouble, and we
must shoulder our share with the
best grace we oan. We may only seek
to make them as light as we can.
since to avoid them is impossible.
Ihere is one sovereign panacea for
this. It is work. Brooding over
trouble is like surrounding one's self
with a fog. It magnifies all objects
seen through it Occupation of the
mind prevents this; hard work, man
ual work even, gives the mind other
matters of concern, tires the body so
that sleep will ceme. Tery few sui
cides ocour when men are actively
employed. When out of work they
think of their troubles, and the des
pondency arising from thiB added,
throws the mind from its balance, and
the fatal deed is done. Many a man
would have committed suicide if he
had had the time. Work of any kind,
especially work for others, is the great
panacea for a troubled mind.
The feelinirs of such men nq Thnr.
man, Kandall, Pendleton, Bayard and
other really patriotic and intelligent
Democrats "can better be imagined
than described." They were ignored
ana a man confessedly their inferior
in everything was preferred. It i n
bitterer pill to them than to any ono
eise.
It is noticeable that whila ,
tariff was the great issue in the late
presidential ficht it wah t a;
issue of prohibition that decided it.
Ci.btei.akd was never as far away
from home as Washington City. He
has sent for a nlnn nt , wu:
House.
Thosb who were about to buy
United States bonds would do well
to wait a few months. They may be
cheaper in the spring.
i k
Has any one heard from Sam
Tilden?
,In Astoria, Nov. 8th, Augustln Mor
nssey, a native of D ungarVin, county
Waterford, Ireland, aged 47 years
luneral will take place from his late
... w.wn, imo aiicrjioon.
NEW TO-DAY.
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned his been appointed admin
istrator of tho estate ol Charles "Wallman.
deceased, and all persons baring claims
a.o'Mlnqt'ifl.ld nta.tilihmnt'Tnn.t- r.n v
same, duly verified, to her at her home. In
the city of Astoria, Oregon, within six
months from this date.
k ,. EVA WALLMAN.
NoTemberSth, 18M.
For Rent.
rilHE STORH ON MAIN STBEBT, FORM-
Inquire of o. BOBLLING.-
IID. "
I I I Mill
Wheeler & Eipp,
PRACTICAL
Pluta Gas anfl Steam Fitters
ALL WORK
Warranted, and Estimates Given.
FULL STOCK
Iron and X,c:il Pipe. Balli Tubs,
Water Closets, ami CJas
FixfurcM.
Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick.
JO BBING PROM PTLY ATTENDE1 TO.
Corner SqiiHmoqiia and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria. Oregon.
W. E. DEMENT & CO.
A5TORU, - - - OKEGOS
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS,- CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANGY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded
ASTORIA
Dcst RRE.U iu (he Cify,
Best CJLMMES,
Best CAKES and P 1STRY.
Best ICE CREAM,
Finest Ornamental Work to Order.
ED. JAOKSQN.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. W. CASE,
IMPrmTEKB AND WHOLESALR AND
J4HTAJL DKALRHS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
""rner Chen.-unus and Cass streets.
ASTOKJA - - - OREGON
Wheeler & Kipp.
plumbers&stTam fitters.
DEALERS IN'
All Kinds of Force and Lift Pumps,
tJlacKand Qalvamzed Iron Pipe
Chimney Pipe, Tecs and Tops, Sevrcr
Pipe.
Write for Circulars and Prices. Ordors
irom mo uoumtry will receive- prompt at
tention. C. LKIlfEXVTKBKU.
Leinenweber & Co.,
E8TAHLI3IIKD 165.
ASTORIA, ... OREGON
TAMERS Affl CUBRBIES,
Manufacturers and Importers of
all kinds of
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
Wholesale Dealers In
OIL AND TALLOW.
9"II2heat cash nrlea nn!d for TTMes nnd
Tallow.
IT. D. KBTBtTBT.
I. STBYEX8.
&
CITY BOOK STOltK,
IlaTe Just received a mammoth stock of
Books. Tho young and old, rich and poor
can all be accommodated.
AGENTS FOR TIIE
Kranleh A Bach and Mnndefcldt &
Kojtnl PiansH and Western
Cottage Organs,
Order for all kinds of Music or Instru
menta will be promptly filled.
WEI. EDGAR,
Dealer In
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
Revolvers and Cartridges.
CORNER MAIN AND CHENAMUS ST3.
H, B. PARKER
DBAt.BR IX
?
Hay, Oats, and Straw,
LIME
Brick. Cement, and Sand.
Wood Delivered to Order.
Draymg, Teaming, and Express Business
DHALEIt IK
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
first-class.
The Gem Saloon,
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
For the
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GEM SALOON.
ALEX. CAMI-BELL. - . PROPRIETOR
House to Rent.
Nl ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION.
Iaqnlr of VTt 1. H1ADINSTOW.
Newbury
Stevens
Carpets! Carpets! Oarpets!
c be to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturer of the larjrent invoice of CA RPETS ever offered
for sale in this city, comprising all grade,":, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades.
To the lowest priced article In this line. "We are deteruuued to dispose of our stok of
Carpets within the next four weeKs, and to that ond offer special Inducement!, providing
the possibility of Boiag Undersold y any ofoar Competitors.
IN
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show rou the vaiyBEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES. nd shall Le pleased
to receive a call for Inspection whether you purchase or not.
OHAS. HE1LBORN.
New Establishment!
mmw prick
FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS,
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
Cor. ChenanniB and Hamilton Sts.
LARGEST AND FINEST
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY
In "Western Oregon.
A Full Stock on Hand and
Made Up to Order.
BOATS BUILT
A2D SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Sashes, Doors, Windows,
Mouldings, Etc.,
Of Best Material.
Bids Puraished Contractors, Carpenters
and Builders.
All hills due and payahle at the end of the
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,
ASTORIA. - - - Oregon.
FISHERMEN!
Twines and Netting.
3IANOFACTUUED IJV THE
Baltimore Twine and Bet Company.
WM. J. HOOPER & SON,
Xo. C, South CnlrcrtSt., Baltimore, Md.
IST-Send for Trice List, naming your County
and State, pleask mbxtxox this pavek.
Wilson & Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS' SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOK
Salem Fleuring: Mills.
Portland Boiler Mills,
Capital Flour and
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Tax Notice.
THE DELINQUENT TAX LIST OF
property in Astoria School District No.
One has been placed in my hands and a
warrant issued for its collection. All par
ties knowlns themselves delinquent are no
iflpd that the same is now due and pay
able at my office without further notice.
W. G. ROSS,
Ei-offlclo Tax Collector.
Asttri,et,2TUi,im.
THE
Howe Planta Mill.
TRfi - '
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
II. Du BUISSOX, Manager.
$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 S67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN. Acent.
THE BEST
IS THE
o:bhe:..:e:es?f 2
Royal Brand Flour
Manufactured by the
OREGON MILLING COMPANY
Is of Superior Quality, and h Endorsed
by all who use It.
THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE
Of Superior Rising Quality.
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
WYATT & THOMPSON
Sole A scuts for Astoria.
New Departure!
At the well-known Restaurant of
ROSCOE DIXON'S.
Ou and after this date Oysters In every
stylewIllbeserredatSS Cents.
Fancy Roasts and Fried Oysters 35 Cents
B. IIX03Tf - - Proprietor.
Wood Yard.
Another Reduction to Suit Hard
Times.
TTNTIT. Fn"RTFTKT? "VHTTnT? Ttrt? i crr
U riaWood Yard. Gray's Dock, foot of
ucuiuii aui;ci, win aeu wooa au ine ioiiow
ing prices and deliver wherever the streets
are planked, betweon Trulllnger's Mill and
O'Brien's Hotel, hack to Astor street :
fireen Alder. a-mt sn o nor ni , e- m
- ---. - -- - t.wj w. , TO
Gr'nllemloTc do 4 23 do do
I)rv tin Hn A n ,?n ,i
3 75
350
3 75
ureen.rir do 4 SO do
Dry Fir do 4 T5 do
Extra Maple
and S. limbs do 5 50 do
Vin Mnnln
do 3 75
do 4 00
do 5 00
and S. limbs do
3 23 do
do 4 75
Wood of All Kinds
By the Scow load at REDUCED BATES.
, . , J.U. D.CKAY1
Astoria. Jun5 1st, 18S4. .
Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
GUARANTEED.
Boats of Every Description Built.
Shop over Arndt & Perchen's.
It. UI. ILEITOEKS.
For Sale.
FIYE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HE3I
lock Wood, which I will deliver at the
DrajLas of all kinds done at 'reasonable I
retw. BrB, MARION. 1
For The Finest Groceries.
For The Freshest Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
Di Filling and Delivering All Orders,
Call at
FBAKK L.
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Straets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
TER apply to the Captain, or to
Fall and Winter
AT
EMPIRE
Having mustered all our forces for the ooming event "vre are fully
prepared to present in splendid array, an almost irresistible arm 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 wlioia W
shall gracefullv 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 braud.
We guarantee to the purchaser perfect satisfaction in every reapeet,
and the privilege-of wearing a corset for three weeks on. trial; if found
deficient the purchase money will be refnnded.
PRAEL BROS.
John A. Montgomery,
DEALER iy
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment ot
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents tor
Magee Stoves and Ranges
The Best In the market.
Pmmblng goods of all kinds o,i hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chennmng Street. Next toG L Parker's Stare.
ASTORIA.
THE NEW MODEL
A. i'UliL. STOCK.
M. OI.3EN. J. GUSTAFSOJf. A. SOBXBOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE
Corner 3Ialn and MqBemoatfa Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complcto Stoolr.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS dTJALITY WILL AFFOBD.
AIX KINDS OF FURNITURE
FOR
Finest Groceries,
GOTO
FOARD & STOKES.
A FULL LINK OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW SLIP
Jut Ftalshaia KfM of Wow.
PARKER'S
STE1ME1
ILAIU PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAB
H. B. PAXKE1.
1 --.
Campaign Opened
THE
STORE
:cisjc-c-s'-'j;-gsrso-'-'a3ge'S.;
RANGE CAN BB HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
B. 1. MAWB9,
AGBMX
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y ('
WlLL BB PLEASED.
E. B. HAWE3 Is also agat for U
Buck patent (Miif Store
And other first-class Stsres.
Farsaoa Work. Steam Fxt
tinKBt etc, a spacisuy
ALWAYS Olf HAlfD.
2S BEDDING
REPAIRFJD AIfl VAR2VISHED.
Hardware id Sbip CMlerj
VAN DUSEN & GO..
PKAT.BKS Pf
Hardware and Ship Chanderj
Pure Oil, Bright Varnial,,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Cahtm,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikto,
Galvanized Cut Naili,
Agricultural Implemeatf,
8w1hs; BlaefclaM,
Fatefe Mil U,lrcwinfr cUb
.