ra
$fo a gioran.
ASTORIA, OREGON:
SATUJtD AY ....NOVEMBER 15. 16M
EFFECT OF PAPER AND INK ON
EYESIGHT.
The colors of paper and ink, says a
writer in the Scientific Monthly, are
far more responsible for defective eye
sight than cross-lights from opposite
windows, light shining directly in the
face, insufficient light, or small type.
If these were remedied the principal
cause of the mischief would still re
main, the real root of the evil being
the universally used black ink and
white paper. These, says the writer
in question, are ruining the eyesight
of all the reading nations. He argues
that the rays of the sun are reflected
by a white body and absorbed by a
black one, and that we print our
newspapers and books in direct oppo
sition to the plainest correct princi
ples of optical science. A book or
newspaper as now printed being read
by us, the eyes do not see the letters,
which, being black, are non-reflective;
tke outlines of the impressions of the
type reach the retina, but they are
not received by the spontaneous, di
rect aotion of that organ. The white
surface of the paper is reflected, but
the letters are detected only by a
discriminative effort of the optic
nerves. This constant labor irritates
the nerves, and, when long continued,
exhausts their susceptibility. As
proofs,the writer cites the well known
fact that the human eye cannot long
sustain the glare of a white surface
without injury. The sunlight reflect
ed from fields of snow, unrelieved by
the colors of other objects, or from
the white sands of the desert, is, the
world over, productive of ophthal
mia. In accordance with this argument,
if colored paper were substituted for
white the eyes of all reading people
would at once be relieved of a blind
ing strain a continuous effort bound
to result in permanent weakening of
the eyes. Nature and science, says
the writer above quoted, tell us that
the color of all printing paper should
be green. Green grass covers the
ground, green leaves are on the trees
and green is the color most grateful
to the eye.
Green newspapers would be a nov
elty, but in time we would grow ac
customed to the tint; green school
books would please the children; but
green grounds would sadly mar the
high art engravings for which a num
ber of Am erican magazines have be
come noted. And, if our scientific
friend is correct in his conclusions,
green paper would sadly cripple the
trade in eye-glasse3 and spectacles.
A compani' in New Jersey is mak
ing paper counterpanes and pillow
shams. No. 1 Manila paper ia used,
two large sheets being held together
by small twine at intervals of three
or four inches, gummed so as to stick
the sheets together where the twine
lies. The twine strengthens the pa
per. The xnargin of the counterpane
has a hem, in which is more of the
twine to keep it from tearing. Beau
tiful designs are printed on the up
per s urf ace of the counterpane and
pillow-shams, which make a very neat
appearance. "When they become
wrinkled they can be made smooth
by hot flatirons. They retail at 75
cents a seL The counterpane can be
left on the bed when it is occupied, if
so desired and in cold weather it will
be found a very neat and warm arti
cle of bed clothing, since the paper
will prevent the escape of heat as
well as a woolen blanket
A cubiotjs question of jurisdiction
has risen in the case of the sunken
British frigate Hussar, which is said
to have gone down somewhere about
1780 in Long Island sound with $5,
000,000 of gold on board. Eecently
the secretary of the treasury trans
ferred the contract of raising the
wreck from a New York man to a
Providence firm, the government to
receive all relics and 10 per cent of
the money recovered and now it is
claimed that the state of New York
owns the alleged sunken treasure and
that the national government has no
right to meddle with it.
Theee is some talkin New York of
electing Eoscoe Conkling to the
United States senate. The Demo
cratic papers think that If enough
Bepuhlicans could be found in the
legislature to vote for him that ihe
matter could be arranged.
Blaike has been almost as busy
this summer and fall as a newspaper
man. He has written, traveled and
talked a good deaL About 250,000
copies of his book have been sold and
as soon as he gets a -little rested he
will write some more.
Cxnus SW. Field says that the
reverend Burchard's reward about
"Bun Komanism and Bebellion" cost
Blaine 50,000 votes in New York.
Ababi.Pabha, talking of the false
prophet, says: "The campaign of the
Mahdi must necessarily end in a re
verse." Arabi has evidently heard
from tho lato presidential election.
A Republican Senate, a Democratic
House of Representatives : the tariff
where it was and that's the most im
portant result of tho November elec
tion. Opium is rapidly advancing in price
since the war between France and
China. It comes high but they must
have it
Alii the presidents of the United
States except one have been blue-eyed.
Bazobs, shears and scissors are now
made of cast iron in Connecticut.
NEW TO-DAY.
Note Lost.
iVN THE 13TH, A PBOMISSORY
NOTE
J lor $290, payable to W. T. Ross. Fay
ment on the above lias bpen stopped. Find
Ross. Pay
er will be rewarded by leaving It at Thk
Astokiax office
For Rent.
THE PREMISES FORMERLY OCCU
iiied hv Mrs. Wallman as a boardinc
house and saloon on the corner of "West-GUi
and Cedar streets, are for rent. For par-
ticulars apply to J0HN 1IAHX.
Occidental Hall!
FOSITIVELY
TWO NIGHTS ONLY !
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
November 18th and 19th.
AMERICA'S GREATEST ACTRESS,
ROSE EYTINGKE,
Supported by a company of Exceptional
Artists.
Tuesday, Nor. 18
The Latest Union Square Success.
FELICIA,
Or WOMAN'S LOVE.
Wednesday, Xor. 19.
LEAH.
THE FORSAKEN.
Owing to the great expense Inruned 1 ur
ine: this engagement the prices of admission
will be
$1.50 and $1.00.
No extra charge for Reserved Seats
Tickets for sale at New York Novelty Store.
W. E. DEMENT & CO.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN' TIIAT THE
undersigned Intends to apply to the
common council of the city of Astoria at its
next regular meeting, for a license to sell
wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less
quantities than one quart, f ;r u period of
one year from the 15th day of November,
1884. in the building known at the Parker
House, and situated on lot No. 5, block No.
8, In the city of Astoria as laid out and re
corded by John McClurc.
J. H. CLOSE.
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
AT
Public Auction.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 A.M.
Lots 5, 6, and 7 In Block C, Adair's Astoria,
together with the residence and appurte
nances located thereon.
I am instructed to sell the above men
tioned eligible property, on the premises,
opposite the Anglo-American Packiug Co.,
to tho highest bidders therefor.
Terms, half cash, balance on time. Title
perfect. "Warranty deed.
E. C. HOLDER,
Auctioneer.
For Rent.
mWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR
M- UU1
toriav offlce.
THE LATEST STYLES
IN
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.
er-My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
will be found convenient to my patrons.
RUBBER
TO
Ht
Rubber HantlBg Boots, Coats, Hats,
Caps, CeuanerH, etc.
Rabbcr, Leather aad Cotton Beltlaz,
Packing, Hosr., etc.
PRESTON, NOTT & CO.,
1 64, First Street, Portland, Or.
TO-DAY!
ADLER'S
Crystal Palace
THREE CASES
CHINESE
LANTERNS,
For the Cleveland and Hendricks
Celebration To-Night.
Justthe Thing 1or Illumination
Adler's Crystal Palace.
Wheeler & Kipp,
PRACTICAL
Plnmlisrs Gas aii Stem Fitters
ALL WORK
Warranted, and Estimates Given.
FULL STOCK
Iron ami JLcad Pipe, Bnlh Tubs,
"Water CIoes. autl Gas
Fixtures.
Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Corner Squeinoqua and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria, Oregon,
II. D. 2fEWBURT.
I. STKVKKS.
&
CITY BOOK STORE,
Have Just roceived a mammoth stock of
Books. The young and old, nch and poor
can all be accommodated.
AGENTS FOR THE
Krnnich t Bach and Zllandsfeldt &
Xotnl Pianos and Western
Cottage Organs,
Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru
ments will bo promptly filled.
ASTORIA
BcxtBRElU iu the City,
Best CADDIES,
Best CAKES and P.ISTRY,
Bcbt ICE ClSEA.il,
Finest Ornamental AVorlc to Order.
ED. JACKSON.
a, o. B.oss.
LEADING UNDERTAKER,
mmkzh
Main St. Astoria, Oregon.
ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE
i
AUG. DANIELSOX,
- Proprietor.
Rebuilt and Befitted Throughout.
The Rest of
WIXES,I,iqiTOKg,AXD CIGAHS,
For a Good Cigar, call for one of
"Danielson's Best."
Corner "West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria,
no -8m
H, B. PARKER
DEAIEU IX
Hay,
Oats, and Straw,
XsXMJEJ
Brick. Cement, and Sand.
Wood Delivered to Order.
Draymg, Teaming, and Express Business
DEALER IX
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
FIRST-CLASS.
The Gem Saloon.
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
Tor tho
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GEil SALOON.
ALEX. CAMPBELL, - - PROPRIETOR
Notice.
AJF?1?0 WARRANTS DUE
piLlnvCIty of -forla will be paid by
X?Ply treasurer at his office, on and after
to-day. Interest eeases from this date.
J. G. HUSTLER.
AUft, OH. K. i4. J".
For Rent.
riIHE STORE ON MAIN STREET, FORM-
A erly occupied by N. Loeb.
.inquire oi
C BOBLLING.
Mm
Stew
ggiijl- v ra
arpets! Carp
We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of GAltPETS over 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 thla line. We are determined to dispose ot our stok ol
Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special Ipducemouts, precluding
the possibility of Bains Undersold, by &ny or oar Competitors.
L THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show yon the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, uad shall ba pleased
to reclT0 a sail for Inspection whether you purchase or not.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
New Establishment!
It
FURNITURE. FURNISHING GOODS,
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Chenamug autl Hamilton Sts. m U. Du BUISSON, Manager.
THE
Howe Planing Mill.
LARGEST AND FINEST
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY
In "Western OreKon.
A Full Stock on Hand and
Made Up to Order.
BOATS BTTILT
AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Sashes, Doors,
Mouldings,
Windows,
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.
Wm. HOWE, Proprietor.
CLATSOP
MILL COMPANY
Manufacturers and Dealers in
Lumber, Salmon Trays,
BOXES, ETC.
OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON
AND CEDAR STREETS,
ASTORIA. - - . Oregou.
FISHERMEN!
Twines and Netting.
MANUFACTUKED BY THK
Baltimore Twine and Net Company.
WM. J. HOOPER & SON,
No. C, Sonth Calvert St., Baltimore, Md.
ST"Send forPrlco List, naming your County
and State, plkasb 3letiox this taper.
WilsonJ Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS' SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOR
Salem Flouring Mills,
Portland Roller Mills,
Capital Flour and
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Assignee Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
firm of J. E. Thomas has assigned all
their property to the undersigned for the
benefit of their creditors and all persons
having claims against sald'estate must pre
sent the same duly Yerifled to the assignee
at his office In Astoria, Oregon, within three
months from this date.
November 6th, isk
F.r.miOW.
els! Oarpets!
PRICE
$67,000,000 Capital !
Liverpool and London and Globe.
North British and mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital or S67, OOO OOO.
B. VAN DU3EN. Anent.
THE BEST
IS THE
CHEAPEST
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 BIsing Quality.
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
WYATT & THOMPSON
Sole Agents for Astoria.
New Departure!
At the well-known Hestaurant of
EOSCOE DIXON'S.
On and after this date Oysters In every
stvle will be served at 5J5 Cents.
Fancy Boasts and Fried Oysters 35 Cents
R. DIXON, - - .Proprietor.
Wood Yard.
Another Reduction to Suit Hard
Times.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE ASTO
riaWood Yard. Gray's Dock, foot of
Benton street, win sea wooa at me Know
ing prices and deliver wherever the streets
are planked, between Trulllnger's Mill and
O'Brien's Hotel, back to Astor street :
Green Alder, 2-cut $4 25 per cord, long $3 50
Dry do do 4 50 do do 3 75
GrnHemloTc do 4 23 do do 3 CO
Dry do do 4 50 do do 3 75
Green Fir do 4 SO do do 3 75
Dry Fir do 4 75 do do 4 00
Extra Maple
and S. limbs do 5 50 d do 3 00
Vln Manic
and S. limbs do 5 25 do do 4 75
Wood of All Kinds
By the Scow load at BEDUCED BATES.
J. II. D. UKATf'
Astoria, June 1st, 18S4.
Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
UABANTBBD.
Boats of Everv Description Built.
ghop over Arndt & Ferehen's.
It. HI. IEATHBBS.
For Sale.
FIVE HUNDBED COEDS DBY HEM
loek Wood, which I will dellvr at the
honsM ot customers for 94 a cord.
Draylng of all kinds dona at reasonable
rates. R R HiSUHS.
For The Finest Groceries.
For The Freshest Vegetables,
For The Most Complete Assortment,
For
Absolute
In Filling and Delivering All Orders,
Call at
IRAJffi L.
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets,
Opposite Custom House
Square.
i rn sssUla
pT iBafcrf iT 1 1 .rgMBIgl
TER apply to the Captain, or to
Fall and Winter
AT
EMPIRE
Having mustered all our foroes for the coming event we axe 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 w
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 braad.
We guarantee to the purchaser perfect satisfaction in every repet,
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
-dbalei:
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Eanges
The Best In the market.
Piumblng goods of all kinds oa hand. Job
work dona In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY
Attended to Promptly
Cbenamns Street, Next
ASTORIA.
yyZT??M7y7!T7ZT?T?yZy-?Zy
THE NEW MODEL
fliiiii iBm
FULI. STOCK
r-T T) r t ' -t i-- n-iv
if. OLSEX.
J. OUSTArSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN &. CO.
DEALERS IX
FURNITURE 3 BEDDING
Corner Main and Squcmoqua Streets, Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL AFFORD.
AIX KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AND TARNISHED.
FOR .
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO-
FOffl 4 STOKES.
A. FULL LINK OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
-A
NEW SLIP
Jwt Ftmtsied. in Bear f Stre.
Satisfaction,
PARKER'S
STXIOIER
p CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
ForTOWLXO, FREIGHT orCIIAR-
II. It. PARKER.
Campaign Opened
THE
STORE
onfgomery,
iy-
WORK
on Reasonable Terms.
to C
Ij. Parker's Store.
OBEQOH.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN A
TORIA ONLY OF
E fla B AWES I
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. V
WlLL BE PLEASED.
E. It. HAWE3 Is also agent for v r
Bid ptent (Ming Stove.
And other first-class S37es.
Furnace Work. Steam Fxt
tings, etc., a specialty
- AXWAYS ON HAND.
t--jvj --WTT-).r-rrr, t. ,m :' r--
A. JTOimSON'.
Hardware and Ship Clanilerj
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DBAI.ERS IK
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard OH,
Wrought Iron Spikei,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements,
Sewing IVIaekiaes,
Fatato an OU,lffMf ff , tc,