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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 1884)
V) z gnitxj gtstaratt. ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 185i POLITICS. The resumption of power by the Democratic party is the fact: the present political status our thesis. Political organizations are parties of principle or parties of circum stance. The Eepublican party when first organized thirty years ago was a party of principle. Since 1873 it has been a party of circumstance. The Democratic partyi as a par ty, ceased in 1860. That which for twenty four years has been known as the Democratic par ty has simply been a party of op position. The amalgamation of the political sentiment of the country has been such that it is only just previous to and during a presidential fight that an essential difference has been estabf ished. The issue in the national contest for the last twelve years was that the Democrats wished to regain and the Republicans to retain power. Thus politics has become but an other name for place. Of course there is a good deal of sentiment, a vast amount of earnest effort, and no inconsiderable degree of patriotic, country-loving impulse. But place and the possibility of furthering per sonal interests have ruled the elec tion and selection of all candidates. As all law is only a memorandum, so all politics is only a means. All hands agree that government is nee essary and how it shall be protective of everyone's rights without bearing too hard on any set of individuals is the question that constantly comes up for solution. Human nature ia the same the world over and when any ward or city or community, thinks it is being imposed on, human nature prompts it to kick. We in the United States decided at the start to found our government on the census returns. Perhaps that is as good a way as any, though when one realizes that a few hundred votes in New York state neutralizes the hundreds of thousands of majorities in eighteen sister commonwealths, it looks a little unequal. It is not wholly wise to sneer at politics as being a matter of self in terest. It is self interest that prompts the best things on earth, and it is "self interest" that holds us to gether as a nation. If any political result interfere with the prosperity of the nation, which is only an im mense aggregation of individuals, that self interest which prompts every one to "look out for himself," will be the poise to keep the country from going too far toward possible destruction. Persons will always want protection for property, and the natural wish for prosperity will al ways exert force under any political rule. In times like the present, when men are excited and anxious, and all eyes are turned toward the Empire state to see who has the vote, Blaine or Cleveland, are heard expressions of doubt as to whether after all our style of popular government is the best. That is not the question. The real question is what is fittest, not what is best. Our system of govern ment is best fitted for our age and time; it is most satisfactory to us as a people, for our institutions are in line with the spirit and temper of the time. With all this coming and going of the great tides of public - feeling, the ship of state cannot help rocking a little. But on board a ves sel there is never any danger because the ship is in the water: the possibil ity of danger lies in the water being in the ship. There is no occasion for any worry. We have too high an opinion of the American people to suppose that any body is going to lose his scalp in any counting of ballots. Good intent, earnest effort, honest work and reli ance on one's own rights alwnvn in sure enough of this world's goods to satisfy the contented man. In New tone i,juu,uui men walked to certain polling places and were counted, and it appears that those who wrote cer tain names on pieces of paper exceed by a few hundred those who wrote other names on other pieces of paper, and in good time we will all know' and recognize that there is "nobodv hurt" J But it will seem singular to a good many, to have a Demooratio presi- uent. xne republicans have elected meir president so often that it 1 begun to be taken as a matter had of course by a good many people never knew anything different. who To moso -who were born in this c since 1856, and to t!m,A country here from across the sea since came 1861, mere never iiaB been other than Republican president; and to that class numbering several millions, the accession of a Democratic chief exec utive has at least the charm of novelty. It will take some time to get used to it. Men whose memories go baok to the days "befoh de wah" will realize the new order of things quicker than their youthful compatriots, who nev er remembered anything else but a Eepublican in the White House. ' And then comes the matter of sen timent, which in all things in life is like the glittering streak of gold in the cold quartz of the mountain ledge, making it valuable. It is not too muqjz to say that next to self-interest, sentiment is the most potent force in swaying the minds of men. There are probably 3,000,000 men to day who are worrying more about Blaine's defeat than he is himself. The sentiment in their nature cries out against the attittering of their idoL Men wept bitterly when Henry Clay was beaten for the presidency. It is likely that manly tears have been shed over the defeat of the Plumed Knight. But ambition is made of sterner stuff and the probable emo tions aroused in the breast of Blaine are regret for lost opportunity to ex hibit on a wider arena the gifts of statesmanship that endeared him to so many millions of his countrymen, and sincere hope that his country may continuein the enjoyment of its unexampled prosperiry. Lake Giazieb, discovered in July, 1881, by CaptJ William Glazier, is now declared to be the veritable head of the Mississippi river. It lies above and beyond Lake Itasca, and its wa ters have an elevation of probably three feet above that lake, being con nected therewith with a swift small Btream. Lake Glazier is about a mile and a half in length by a mile in breadth. Rev. James McLeod, pastor of the second Presbyterian church of In dianapolis, and who formerly occu pied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church of Buffalo, New York, says he has it on good authority that Gov. Cleveland will shortly be united in marriage with a young lady of Buf falo. Seattle olaims 10,000 and Tacoma 6,000 population. NEW TO-DAY. VALUABLE REAt ESTATE AT Public Auction. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 A.M. T.Tfr. f! nr1 T Sr Mntr? A.lnl-I.. I .tu. totrethr with th iMniu n.i nn..-n nances located thereon. I am instrnrteri tn cll h QHm m. tioned ellpihle nrnncrtr nn ti iimiaic OnnOSltfi ttlft Ancln.imdMn Pontine rv. ' to the highest bidders therefor. '' Terras, half cash, balance on time. Title perfect. Warranty deed. K. C. nOLDES, Auctioneer. For Rent. TWO FEONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR tokiax office. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVENTHAT THE unrieraltmed intend tn .nnv n i. Common council nt 1t nn-rt rnmili. ,r.aMn for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous iiiuuujuicu quauiiues man one quart. lor the period of one year, in the bulldine lo cated on lot 1, block 9, Shlvely's Astoria. Astoria, lov. 10th, J8L Assignee Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Drm of J. KThnman hoc tcclim -n their property to the undersigned for tho beneflf of their creditors ancf all persons having claims against said estate must pre- z 1 1 v"i"o umj icrmea to me assignee E.hJ?.o?ce ln. Astoria, Oregon, within thVee U1UUIU3 11U1U lUlb Uilie. ovemoer Cth, IBM. F.T. HICKS. Administrator's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SS&MgsSSSSEWSK KSsSSHM-3ai th 7h v "; "i'SSU. "" . .?" . n monffiiromtSuolTe. 5 ' ",n m Komlrh,MM. .EViWA-MA; THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER at B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTOBIAN OFFICE. A rery large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. EVMTtllltntTr(nirtn mf txrn -r. win be iouad convealeot to my patrons. RESOLUTION. Resolved. That tha Mf nf nni;M , and he is hereby instructed, to receive from parties owning property npon the various streets now in process of repair performance of such work; said bond to db prepared Dy tne auditor and clerk of the city, and signed by the property own ers Of Said oronertv. -with tarn awl nn? sufficient sureties; said bond to be qual ified to in twice the amount of the cost or such work, as assessed bv the citv sur veyor. O. J. Tmkckabd. astoxu, Or., t. 29th, 18M. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Ploita Gas ai Steam Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron and Eend Pipe, Batli Tubs, "Water Closets, and Gas Fixtures. Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick. JOBBING PROM PTLY ATTENDED TO. Corner SquemoQua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon , W. E. DEMENT & CO. DRXJQGX9TB. ASTORIA, - - OREGON Carry In Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY, ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded ASTORIA BcHtBREAll in the Cily, Best CAMIES. Best CAKES and PJSTR.Y, Best ICE CREAM, Finest Ornamental Work to Order. ED. JACKSON. Camahan & Go. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALR AND KhTAIti DBALEHS IN GEMKAL MERCHANDISE ''orner Clmnainus and Cas streets. ASTORIA . - - OREGON Wheeler & Kipp. PLUMBERSItTaM FITTERS. DEALERS IX . All Kinds of Force and Lift Pumps, Black and Galvanized Iron Pipe. Chimney Pipe, Tecs ami Tops, Setter Pipe. "Write for Circulars and Prices. Orders from the Coumtry will receive prompt at tention. C. LE1KKW WKBEK. Leinenweber & Co., ESTABLISHED 1865. ASTORIA, ... OREGON TAMERS AM CURRR1ES, Manufacturers and Importers of all kinds of . LEATHER AND FINDINGS. Wholesale Dealers In OIL AND TALLOW. awHJahe&t cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. H. D. XETTBUBT. I. STKYEN8. iuMy & Stevens CITY BOOK STORE, Have Just received a mammoth stock of mruju. iuu young aim oiu, ncu anil poor can bu ue accommoaaiea. AGENTS FOR THE Kranlch & Bach and Mandsfeldt & Xetni Pianos and lVcxtern Cottage Organs, Order for nil VMnrlc nf Mnetr nrlnotm. menu win De promptly niled. .WEL EDGAR, Dealer In Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. CORNER MAIN AND CHENAMUS STS. H. B. PARKER DEALER IX Hay, Oats, and Straw, Brick. Cement, and Sand. Wood Delivered to Order. Dray trig, Teaming, and Express Business DHAI.HU IX 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. CAMPBELL. - - r-ROPRD3T0R House to Rent. 1MB : anon t.oh a t TW-IrTl BOOMB : GOOD LOCATION. ftnialr of IT. . HJUJDINiTON. Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! W e beg to call the attcution of the public to our latest importation, tlirect from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAUPETS ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the i FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades. To the lowest priced artlole in this line. "We are determined to dispose ot our stotk of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end olfer special inducements, preclidinz the posstbUlryof Being Undersold, by any of our Gompetiiors. -IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line "We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTXOJi FIGURES, Mid shall be pleased to receive a call for Inspection whether you purchase or not. CHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS, Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTUItE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. THE 11 Ml. LARGEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY In "Western Oreson. A Full Stock on Hand and Made Up to Order. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Saslies, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Etc., Of Best Material. Bids Purnished Contractors, Carpenters and Builders. All bills due and payable at the end of the month, unless otherwise agreed upon. Win. HOWE, Proprietor. CLATSOP MILL COMPANY Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Salmon Trays, BOXES, ETC. OFFIGE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON AND CEDAR STREETS, ASTORIA. - - - Oregon. FISHERMEN! Twines and Netting; MANUFACTURED BV THE Baltimore Twine and Net Company. WM. J. HOOPER & SON, Xo. c, South Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. E&""Send lor Price List, naming your County and State, please mention this papek. Wilson & Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS TOR Salem Flouring Mills, Portland Roller Mills, Capital Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA, OREGON. Tax Notice. THE DELINQUENT TAX LIST OF property In Astoria School District No warrant Issued for its collection. AH par ties knowlnc themselves delinquent are no- IflPfl that till CQInn is nnw At, a. nn.i able at my office without further notice. . . i Ex-offlcloTax Collector. Astoria, Oct. 2Ttt, 1H4. Howe MB THE - ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., II. Dv BUJSSOX 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..VANDUSEN. Aeent. THE BEST IS THE OTT1RAFEST 2 Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is or Superior Quality, and is Endorsed by all who use It. THEHOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Sole Agents for Astoria. New Departure! At the well-known Restaurant of ROSCOE DIXON'S. On and after this date Oysters in every sme win oe serrea at sa cents. Fancy Roasts and Fried Oysters 35 Cents R. DIXOX, - .Proprietor. Wood Yard. Another Reduction to Suit Hard Times. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE ASTO rlaAYood 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 4 23 per cord, long $3 50 Drv do do 4 60 do do do do do do 3 75 GrnHemlo'k do Dry do do Green Fir do Dry Fir do Extra Maple and S. limbs do Vine Maple and S. limbs do 4 25 450 4 CO 4 75 do do do do 350 3 75 3 75 400 5 50 do 5 23 do do 5 00 do 4 75 Wood of All Kinds By the Scow load at REDUCED RATES. J. ir. I. GRAY' Astoria, June'lst, 18S4. Boat Building, THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt & Ferchon's. IS. IK. LEATHERS. For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for SI a cord. Draying of all kinds done at reasonable raMi. R. R. MARION. For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete .Assortment, For .Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Call at FRAJffi L. Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. K?" TER apply to the Captain, or to Fall and Winter AT EMPIRE Having mustered all our forces for the coming event -we are fu 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 patroas, 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 perfect satisfaction in every regpect, and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found deficient the purchase money will be refunded. PRAEL BROS. John A. Montgomery, DEAT.RR Tin, Sheet iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment ot HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in the market. Piurablng 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. Cliennmus Street, JText toC L Parker's Stere. ASTORIA', THE NEW MODEL A PULL STOCK M. OLSEX. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. fOHlfKMf. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS W FURNITURE 35 BEDDING Corner Main and Hqucmoqua Streets, Astoria, Oressn, WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHQS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stoelr. PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL ATFOBD. AIX KINDS OF FUKIflTDKE REPAIRED ATO TABflUSHED. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO FOARD & STOKES. A FULL LINK OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP JKSt Fllih4 ia Rtu tor. PABKER'S VTEA3LER DURA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR U. B. PARKER. Campaign Opened THE STOR I-- H-SPUCCC RANGE CAN BB HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. M. MAWBt, XOEHT CALL AND EXAMTNR IT, YH WlLL BB PLEASED. E. R. HAWES U also agat for tlu- BM patent" (Mini am And other flrst-claas Store. Farnae Work. Stout Pit tinZi. etc.. a. MlmItv. ALWAYS OX HAND. Hardware and Slip Glaiillery VAN DUSEN & CO., DKAT.KK3 PT Hardware and Ship frtaitftry Pure OH, Bright Varnisl, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvaa, Hemp Sail Twines, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spika, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Impltmemtfj SswiHff Bfaekiaeffj Falsi aaa ils,irctte0i ttc, w