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r C33 t gaitji clMtomu. ASTOUIA, OREGON: Fill DAY. .....XOVEMBEU 21, 1831 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday excepted) J. F. HA1A.OBA2 & COMPANY, PUBLISHERS AM) PItOritlKTOES, ASTORIAX BUILDING. - - CASS STREET Terms of .Subscription. Served by C.irrier, per week locts. Sent by Mall, per mouth.. COcts. ' " one year .-57.00 rrce or postage to subscribers. iST" Advertisements inserted bythevearat the rate of S2 pit square per month. Tran sient advertising fifty cents per square, each insertion. Xotiec To Advertisers. TrrE Astoriax guarantees to its al rertlsers tlit largest circulation of anv aewsparjer published on the Columbia river. Sweet cider. Frank L. Parker and bride returned from Portland last evening. If some peoplo have adopted "pay rs yon go" for their motto it rould seem if they "go" very slow. The Holton House arrivals in vto. day's Oregonian is like reading tio roll call of the Astoria Democracy. A serious drought is repo'ted in New Hampshire. Astoria is nt the only place whero dry weather prevails. Geo. P. Wiiwkr has eceivod the Oro gon. Washingiou and Idaho agency for the New York Muta-i Life Insurance Co. Thoro are th-se thousand federal positions to fill n his const. The trans continental railroads will probably give reduced xaU The Wcskly Astohian, in stamped wrappcJ, ready for mailing, published this jaorning; full of news and home hap peP'"ng3; price ton cents. Mr. E. A. Noyes gives notice that tha regular annual meeting of the stock holders of the Pythian L. & B. associa tion will be held on the evening of De cember 3. Tickets for Rev. Jos. Cook's lectures nert Wednesday and Thursday evenings may be had at any of the book stores, or drug stores, at Carnahan &. Co.'s, and at E. C. Holden's auction rooms. No extra charge for reserved seats. On the 23rd of April, 1831, young Kal loch killed Charley De Young, in his office, in the Chronicle, building, San Francisco. Last "Wednesday evening Adolph Spreckels made a dastardly at tack on the surviving brother, ill H. De Young, under almost exactly the same circumstances. When the tims came for launching the A. T. Co.'s new steamer yesterday after noon a largo crowd had assembled, but everything was not quite ready, legal and mechanical difficulties again presenting themselves and necessitating a postpone ment. She is to be launched at three this afternoon, if circumstances are favorable. It is not decided yet whether she will go north or load lumber for San Francisco. "On with the dance, let joy be nncon flned. No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet, to chase the glowing hours with flying feet." Such was the merry motto of the Olympic Gymnasium club on the occasion of their first annual ball at Liberty hall last evening. .Every one present had a good time, and the Astoria Ladies' Coffee club furnished a fine supper. The club comprises some of the best young men of the city, and has won its way to popular favor, as was abundantly manifested last evening. The Clatsop Bod and Gun club held a meeting at the office of T. S. Jewett last evening, at which it was decided to start on the annual hunt this evening. ' A steamer will bo chartered, and all mem bers desirous of participating are re quested to be at Wilson Fisher's dock at sir this evening, ready to ombark. Supplies are to be brought along, and the important matter of the commissary de partment is not to bo neglected. The club has some Al sportsmen among its membership, and we expect to hear of good returns. Thero is a pack of itinerant peddlers that infest this city, greatly to the dam age of our merchants. They sell all sorts of truck, from a hairpin to a roll of car pet. Their favorite dodge is to go to a private residence and get the folks to be lieve that what they've got is "smuggled." If they can onoe get the inmates to be lieve that what they offer for sale is "smuggled," they can work off almost any kind of rubbish. The fact that they continue to annoy people shows that they must meet with encouragement, or else they would quit and go away. They are a nuisance, and ought to bo severely let alone, if nothing else. There is nothing positive yot as to who is elected to congress from Washington Territory Armstrong or Voorhces. Ev erything hinges on the Wahkiakum coun ty vote. The Astobiajc has written, telegraphed whistled, sung, interviewed; all in vain. Tho man from Skamokwa heard that Cathlamet went Democratic; the man from Cathlamet is of the opin ion that Yoorhees got a good voto in Skamekwa: Gray's Itiver writes that the vote is not yet counted; Deep Itiver sur mises that Voorhces has carried the county; Fisherton and Brookfield fail to show up. When the Wahkiakum county returns we all in, whenever that may be; then, and not till then may our northern neighbors turn loose to celebrate their party triumph. Tho Fleetwood arrivod down yesterday afternoon with the Astoria delegation that had participated in tho Democratic celebration at Portland last Wednesday evening. They report that such a pro cession was never seen in Portland be fore. Something less than 4,000 men marched in the procession which was over a mile long. Thero were ten brass bands, loud sounding cannon, trans parencies, torchlights, red fire, rockets and the greatest enthusiasm. Tho Asto ria delegation was cheered the loudest of any and marched 102 in number in the place of honor. Everybody had a first rate time, and no unpleasantness of any kind resnlted. The streets wore full of neople and after the procession there were speeches and congratulations over the returns from New York. Animal Hunt Members of the Clatsop Rod and Gun club intending to join in the annual hunt of the club, will assemble at Wil son & Fisher's dock at 6 o'clock ttiis Fri day evening. To Whom It May Concern. All trunks, valises and baggage re maining in the Parker House after Dec 4th, 1884 will be advertised and sold, as 1 have leased the premises. H. B. Pakker. Situation "Wanted By a young man desirous of procuring respectable employment. Enquire at this officcv For Dinner Parties to order, at short notice, go to Frank Fahre's. SFABKS FJ103I THE TELEKHATJ. WHAT THE SOUTH WANTS. Washington. Nov. 0. Southern Dew ocrats arjnoar to airreo UDon the two po sitions in the cabinet that .ill be asked for that section. They say ttat att- r jey general ana postmaster general cuiws of more valuo to their 80ct'i of cootitry than any other places 'lift president could bestow. They shv that the appoint ees generally of tho "llrpT-bliowi party under tho department t justi have run the offices for what t ! could make, and that through thjs d'artiuent tho southern peoplo bare Ik u very much oppressed. still mw AHorr rr. Batavh, N. Y., Nov. la. Tho llepub licans of Genes c""rf lay tho blame of Blaine's redncec aiajority upon the prohibitionists, an they are greatly in censed. The v op -ly vow vengeance up on the prohibitionists, and intimate they will break up'-o cold water organiza tion in this vunty. "We'll show them next spring, said a Kepublican, "by vot ine for license, giving them free whisky so far as it's in our power to do so. We'll fill tho streets with the stuff," he contin ued, ''and let every man fill his cup as he pleases.' That man cxpressc-s tho laments of many. COKOIIESSION'AL SAEOAIKINO. WAnrKOTON, Nov. 19. Thero will be an executive session of tho senate after tho adjournment of congress March 1th, to act on Cleveland's nominations. Un der the circumstances much bargaining is expected among senators, Republican and Democrats trading and lending mu tual support in oruer to get m their choico among the applicants. EN'GLISH PBOTECTIOX. London, Nov. 19. Tho question of the imposition of some sort of tariffs for the protection of homo products and in dustries has beon brought to the front again both in England and France. In this country the question, which is a veritable bugbear to the present govern ment, has been revived by a formal complaint from the artisans in various trades. nn svt down on thej. Ai.hant, N. Y.. Nov. 19. The governor was asked if he was prepared to affirm the correctness of the rumor about Conk ling. He said this is coming down to do tails. I think they ought to have consulted me before taking decisive action on such a matter. Thero is abundant material," he added, "out of which to make up a cabinet." YfELLS. FAKGO &CO. REAT THE SOUTH ERN PACIFIC. The case of Wells, Fargo & Co. vs the Northern Pacific Railroad Company was decided in the United States Circuit court, yesterday, in favor of the express company. Wells-Fargo sued tho North ern Pacific, some time since,to compel the latter to allow it equal privileges on its main and branch lines with other ex press companies. Judge Deady, in de ciding the case, ordered that the defend ant bB required to furnish ordinary iaciimes to wens, rargo uo. on its line between Oregon and St. Paul, nnd also on its connecting lines and links, wherever they may be. Tho order also directs that Wells, Fargo & Co. be giveu the same facilities to transact its busi ness as is furnished to any other express company. Wells, Fargo & Co. will have to give a bond for 2T,C00, which will have to be approved by -one of the officers of tho Northern Pacific as a guarantee for all costs, charges and dampges which tho express company may issue or earn. These facilities must be granted forth with between 3Iissoula and Helena, and from Wallula for a short distance east. From Helena to St. Paul the facilities demanded need not be granted until December 1st. Xews, 20. Presidential Majorities (Unofficial) by Slates. For Cleveland. For Blaine. Alabama 50.0001 California 15,000 Arkansas 40,000 Colorado G 000 Connecticut. . .lUJOillllinois 22,000 Delaware 3,000.Iowa 15.000 Floride 5,101 Kansas 40,000 Maine 30,0 JO Massachusetts 23,000 Michigan 4,000 Minnesota .... .35,000 Georgia.. so.ooo; Indiana.. Kentucky Louisiana Maryland. ...5,921 ..40.00J ..19,000 10,0.0 Nebraska 17,000 Mississippi . . 30,000 Missouri 20,000 New Jersey... 4,000 Nevada 1JSG New Hampshire 4,118 Ohio 30,000 Oregon 2.3S0 Pennsylvania. .78.493 Rhode Island.. .5,225 Vermont 15,517 Wisconsin 4,000 New York 1,105 N. Carolina.. 25,000 S.Carolina.. 35.000 Tennessee ...30,000 Texas 85,000 Virginia G.000 W.Virginia... 4500 Cane Presentation. Tho Astoria Cleveland and Hendricks olub, last evening, through Alex. Camp bell, ono of its members, presented to C. J. Trenchard. the president of tho club, a handsome gold-headed cane, as a token of recognition ta tho gentleman's effi cient services in behalf of the Democracy during the campaign. Portland Stand ard, So. Tho matter of federal appointments is ono of considerable interest all over the Union at present. Hero in Astoria the crumbs aro few and the idea in the minds of many is that whatever little official pickings there aro will be given to some importation. The name of John Hobson has among others, been mention ed in connection with the position of collector of tho port. Ho is a man that always "stood in" in the days of defeat, has put up his coin and run for office when he had no moro show of success than a cat in hades without claws, and deserves recognition. C. H. Page is al so mentioned as a man who would de servedly fill the bill. As for postmaster tho list of names mentioned in connec tion with the office is so long that pres ent mention would b9 invidious. There is more probability of tho postmaster using an Astonan than any other federal appointment in the place. Excited Tlioiisamls A1I over the land are going into ec stasy over Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Their unlooked for recovery by the timely use of this great life Saving remedy, causes them to go nearly wild m its praise. It is guar anteed to positively cure Severe Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis. Hoarseness, Lo&s of Voice, or any affec tion of the Throat and Lungs. " Trial bottles free at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. Large size $1.00. Attention firemen! The Chief Eng'neer and Assistant Engineers being absent from the city several days, the Mayor, Committee on Fire and Water, and Chief Engineer hereby appoint ex-Chief Engineer F. 1. Hicks to officiate in the capacity of Chief Engineer of the Astoria Fire De partment during their absence. J. Y. Hume, J. G. Charters, Mayor. Chief Engineer A. F. D. For a nice, iucy steak cooked on the broiler, go to jrrani: t acre. POLITICS A5D POLITICIANS. A great political campaign liko tho ono just closed is a distinct and important chapter added to history. There aro in fluences in such a contest that touch tho fundamental facts of government, and that reach forward to times nnd problems of which people now living can have no conception. "When wo elect a president wo do something of world-wide and per manent interest, and contributo to the story of civilization and of tho progress of nations certain material that is in the nature of things gravely and continuously valuable. It would seem to follow that the men Engaged prominently in this sort of history-making should bo securo against forgetfulness and retain a defi nite and denoting relation always to tho record of events which they were largely instrumental in bringing about. Bat in reality such is not the case. Personal fame fades and disappears, while general facts and results are carefully preserved; and he is an uncommonly fortunate man in politics whose name survives after him for a single generation. There havo been not a few men of su perior ability and effectiveness in Ameri can politics at every period of our nation al existence men whose leadership was absolute and whose popularity was un questioned and complete; and yet how many of them aro to-day remembered in any truo nnd sound sense? Wo doubt if the average citizen can give the names of tho prominent politicians of any dec ade back of his personal experience nnd observation, to say nothing of whatthey did and in what manner they impressed themselves upon the affairs of the time. Very few of us could tell on tho spur of tho moment who have been candidates forjpresident and vice-president in tho various elections since tho foundation of tho government; and certainly it would puzzlo tho best posted to name the prin cipal cabinet ohicers or ministers to for eign countries undor tho different admin istrations. Besides Webster, Clay, Cal houn and Benton, how many statesmen of tho first half of the present century can be said to havo gained enduring rep utations? And how many of the latter half of tho century are likely to ba uum be ed with the great, fifty years from now? Ono of the most unmistakable lessons of history is that political distinction is n possession of singular uncertainty, nnd that political success costs more and counts for less than any other in tho world. So much depends on circumstan ces, upon fluctuations of popular senti ment and accidents of time and place, that tho man who follows such a career can never be sure of his footing and nev er safe as to his calculations. One day he is carried on the shoulders of an ad miring constituency, and the next day perhaps he is scourged with curses and burned in effigy. However able and pru dent he may be, he is bound to make mistekes, and mistakes in 'politics are promptly and sharply visited with pun ishment. When he triumphs he invites envy, and when he is beaten he provokes derision. The power that comes to him when he gets into office is just as apt to prove a detriment as an advantage; and yet without power he can command no touowing, anu unless ue Keeps nimseu in office he loses his connection with the practical side of affairs and passes out of sight. The man who has made a business of politics for any considerable length of time will readily admit that he has not found it satisfactory, nnd that it would have been better for him if he had chos en some other occupation. At best, the profit is so unequally proportioned to the effort that it does not pay in any respect. The same amount of labor, care and per severance applied to ordinary profession al pursuits or business enterprises could not fail to yield abundant and gratifying returns. No one knows this better than the man who seeks office and wears him self out in soliciting votes and manipu lating caucuses and conventions; but it rarely occurs to him to make personal use of the lesson. Once a politician al ways a politician is the rule. Thero seems to be a fascination in tho matter which tho victim is powerless to resist or breakaway from. Tho number of in stances where men have voluntarily quit politics iz very small; and in every com munity can be found those who insist up on following that kind of life long after there has ceased to be the vaguest chance for them to derive any benefit from it. It is every man's right and privilege to accept an official trust; it may indeed be come his duty to do so. The caso is very different, however, when a man sets out to make a trade of office-seeking, or when he acquires such a taste for that sort of thing that he is unfitted for anything else. Thero are men in plenty all over the country who make themselves felt in politics, and render good service to their parties, without becoming so infatuated with the turmoil, excitement and maneu vering that it turns their heads and dis qualifies them for legitimate pursuits. Such men are politicians of a proper and desirable kind, and their example is wor thy of imitation. Every citizen is under obligation to assert himself in behalf of what ho believes to be correct and whole some political principles, and to give practical and earnest aid to the party which ho thinks should be intrusted with the control of the government. No fault is to be found with the man who stands up for his convictions; and no harm can come to him by reason of so doing. It is only when he makes politics a regu lar trade, nd not merely an incident of his life, that he is in danger of being de moralized and undone and against that danger every citizen should carefully guard who does not wish to fill his days with endless anxiety and tribulation, for which he can not possibly obtain a suffi cient and satisfactory reward. Tnlpit rra!-.r. The pastor of the Second Presby terian church, "Winston, North Caro lina, Eer. A. B. Lawrence, writes, that having Buffered several years with inflammatory rheumatism, he was induced to try bt Jacobs Oil, the marvelous pain-cure,which cured him. A car-load of Hoop skirts of the lat est and approved styles, such as "Lang try," Berlin, and Bon Ton, and others, just received at the Empire Store. Another installment of Ball's coiled spring, clastic section corsets just ar rived at the Empire Store. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Ociden betel, Astoria. Misses' and nursing corsets of the fa mous Ball's mak, at the Empire Stoic. Ball's coiled spring, elastic section corset takes the cake and the girl be hind the counter, at the Empire Store. Fifteen hundred numbers of Lovell's Library and ten mail sacks full of other fine reading matter just recairod at Ad lr'3 Crystal Palaat. RETURNS FROH KTERTWHERE. i Tho New York Journal says "Mark Twain talks politics through his nose." No wonder. The kind of politics we J haye been treated to recently aro enough ( to make any man snort. Georgia Crack er. A piece of sponge cake made by n Vas sar College girl was presented to Grover Cleveland on Saturday. This is believed to have beep a rascally Republican at tempt to kill him with indigestion. Philadelphia Call. Dear Friend "Why, how do you do, Annie! How young you aro looking! I declare, nobody would guess you wre n day over thirty-five." Annie, who only owns up to twenty-eight, is of course delighted. Boston Transcript. "I dew declare," observed Mrs. Grap, "I Bee by the paper that Cleveland's elect ed, and it says in Marther's paper that Blaine's elected. I wonder how they're going to manage it with two of them settin in tho same chair." Boston Post. Mrs. B. What an unnatural crime! Mr. B. What's that? Mrs. B. I see a New Hampshire man is charged with robbing the grave of his gre at grandmother. Mr. B. Indeed! What office was he running for? Philadelphia Call. When a Chinese boy is one month old his head is shaved and a bladder is drawn over it, and as his head grows tho blad der bursts and tho queue sprouts forth. It would prove fatal to try this plan on au euiuryu nuicuwrn uuuo. xus nead would burst before the bladder. Norris town Herald. A negro stood at tho window of the Dawson court house, where they were counting tho votes, last Tuesday night, and heard the clerks call "tally' as every fifth Tote was called. After listening some time ho wont nway remarking that ho thoaj-ht "Dat man Tally would bo Mected." Atlanta Constitution. Policeman Mr. Grosgrain, I have somo bad news for you. Your storo was burglarized last night, and tho thieves have carried off everything. Grosgrain Is that so? Good gracious! but ain't I lucky? Policeman Lucky? I don't un derstand. Grosgrain "Why, it was only yesterday that I marked all my goods down twenty-five per cent. Boston Transcript. "Yes. I guess Cleveland is elected." ob served a bootblack Saturday forenoon, "but I ain't going to give up my bet yet." "Then you have a bet?" "You're shoutin' I have! Yes, sir, I've had a quarter up these six weeks, but I'm going to hang en." "What for?" "In hopes the other boy may take sick nnd die before the Republicans give in." Detroit Free. Press. Prcba' Ijr a MistaVe. Last evening as Dr. J03. E. Thomas, of Astoria, was passing in front of the Gil man House, ho was approached by a bur ly Democrat who ordered him to doff his hat a symbol of his devotion to the Plumed KniL'ht. Tllft dnp.tnr ronKorl !v drawing a revolver and striking the man in me aocomen witu it, Knocking him into the gutter. Several Democrats sig nified their willinirnpss in fprms fnrfihin to tako their fellow being's part, but against them they cooled down. Port land Xews, 20. Cuclilcn's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores.Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect, satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. E. Dement fc Co. For a IVent Fitting- Boot Or Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che namus street, next door to I. W. Case. All good of the best make nnd guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving. Custom work. Fresh Ka-m-rn and Shunt water ""ay Oysirr-H Constantly on hand, cooked to any style at Frank FabreV. Board at JcfTs. The best in America. S20.00 a month. Notice. Dinner at" JEFF'S' CnOP HOUSE everyday from 4o0to8 o'clock. Tin best 2-ccnt meal in tewn: soup, Csh, seven kinds of meats, vegetables, pie, pudding, etc. Tea or coffee included. All who have tried him say Jeff is the BUSS.'' ciiioral. Mrs. A. B. Jewett has removed to rooms S and 4, Odd Fellows Building. Dresses cut, made and fitted in tho most fashionable style. Sluloh's Cough ana Consumption C!lirft W mlrl hv lis nn mioi-int.u. It - -w . v,., wj no Wit ftlfl tIV V,. cures consumption. Sold by W. E. De- LUUIII. Roscoe Dixon's new eating house Is now open. Everything has been fit ted up in first-class style, and hN well known reputation as a caterer assures all who like good things to eat. that at his place they can be accommodated. Croup, Whooping Couch aud Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold 3y W. E. Dt'inenr. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem edy. Frirc 50 cents, Masai Injector free. For sale by W.E. Dement Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint ? Shiloh's Vitnlizer is guaranteed to cure vou. Sold by W. E. Dement. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment & Co. Don't pay 50 cents elsewhere when you can get the best dinner in town at JEFF S for 25 cents. Gray sells Sackett Bros.' Al sawed cedar shingles A full M guarantued in oaoli bunch. That Hnokimr IVmrrh nan hn CO quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It. Sold by W. E. Dement. ,Cr?P? 1Sme Back Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents. For sale by W. E. Dement. Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 centa per botUe. Sold by W. K Dement. Ladies remember that we allow you to wear the Balls corsets for three weeks on approval, and return purchase money if not found perfect in every re spect. PsixLBroi. NO POISON IN THE PASTRY i EXiTiRAQTS Tanllla, Xernon, Orange, etc, gafff Cokes Creams, Padding, . n dcK eately nnd naturally as tha trull Croc which tiey are made. For StrcBtli and Truo Fruit Flavor The? Stand lone. PflCMREO Br THE Price Baking Powder Co., Chicago, III. St. Louis, Mo MAKERS OF Gr. Pricss Grcam Baking Powdir ASO Dr. Price's Lupulin Yeast Gems, Heat Jiry Hop Ycuit. FOR SA.LEJ 33Y GROCERS. IVE MAKi: BUT OXE QUAUIY. LiHir Healthy Bread. &!$ YIASIGIMS. The best dry hop yeast In the world. Bread raised by this yeast is Ught.whlte and wholesome like our -rrandmothora delicious bread. GROCERS SELL THEM. PREPARED er THE Price Baking Powder Co., Mai'lis ol Dr. Price's spsclal FteYormz Eitracts, Chicago, III. St. Louis, Mo For sale by CmTixo.MKRiB & Co., Agents Portland, Oregon. To Whom It May Concern. I WILL PAY NO BILLS UNLESS Ac companied by an order signed by me. ALKX.CAMPBtSLL. Astoria, Oregon, Nov. 18th, 18S1. Stockholders Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the .stockholders of the Masonic I.and and Building Association of Astoria, will be held at the office of Capt. George Flavel, In Astoria, Oregon, on Wednesday. Dec. 17th. 1884. at the hour f 7 p. m.. for the purposed electing Ave di rectors ana iransacunicsucn otner business as may legally come before the meeting, S. T. McKEAN, Secretary, Astoria, Nov. 17, 1SS1. CAUTION. A LL TERSONS ARE HEREBY CAU a. tioned against purchasing a note and mortgage on personal property.give byMr. AlexHiuler Cornn to Ku. Taylor fur S230.U0, a tne sume will be contested on the ground of fraud, or misrepresentation in obtainlne the same, otherwise want of consideration ALEX. COKXO. Astoria, Oregon, Nov. 18th. 181. For Rent. TWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR offlces : centrally located : apply at As teria: office. House to Rent. N IN'E ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inquire of W. B. HEADINGTON. For Rent. THE TREMISES FORMERLY OCCD pied by Mrs. Wallman as a boarding house and saloon on the corner of "West-Btn and Cedar streets, ara for rent. For par ticulars apply to JUUPi UAiUN. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned Intends to apply to the common council of the city of Astoria at its next regular meeting, lor a license to sen wine, malt and snirituous llnuors in less quantities than one quart, f r a period of one year from the 16th day of November. tm. in tne ouuamg Known at me ranter House, aud situated on lot No. 5. block No. 8, in the city of Astoria ;is laid out and re corded by John McCIure. J. 11. U1A1HJS. For Rent. 11IIE STORE ON MAIN STREET, FORM . erlv occupied by N. Loeu. Inquire of C. BOELLING. T. G. RAWLINGS, "Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried lEJE-LTTI-T-S. NUTS. CANDIES.DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Cigars nnd Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arrold's. Squemoqua St. CROW Does not make any second-class Pic tures at his New Gallery, No. 61K. on the Roadway. Home for Children. Jlrs.'NYat-ner, whose residence Is next to C. W. Fulton's, is now prepared to take entire charge of a limited number nf hilrlrpn. "Evprv nttpntinn nnifl tho little ones, and any ono leaving their cniiu wun .irs. wagner may do sure that it will receive a mother's care. Fishermen Attention! liefore buvine twine examine the Dunbar, McMaster & Co.'s extra strong Irish Flax Thread, No. 40. 32 olv. Jas. O. Hanthorn, of this city, is tne sole agent for the Pacific coast. At Frank Fabre'a. Board for S22.50 a month. The bot in tho city. Dinner from 5 to T. For a good bath, pleasant shaver or shampoo, go to the City Baths, corner Squemoqua and Olney streets. Joe. Q. CuAR-niBa, Prop. Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread every Sunday at Jeffs from 5 a. m. to 2 p.m. For anything new, stymn, nobby, In the Drygooda line, tall at th mpir itorc. If differ" iWm Silks and Fine C. H. Coopor -would respectfully call the attention of the public to hli Im mense stock of Black and Colored Silks and Fin Im ported Dress Coods. 2,000 yards Rich Black Gros Grain Silks, from tha looms of C.'H. Bonnet & Co., Ianhert, Andras & Co., and other Famous Makers. 2,200 yards Colored Gros Grain Silks in all the new and fashionable shades at remarkable low prices. An immense assortment of Black and Colored Brocad Silks. Evening Silks at Greatly Reduced Prices. Velvets and Plushes, Plain and Brocaded in mil the Newest Shades. IMPORTED DRESS GOODS, Ottoman Cloths, French Tricot Cloths, Bison Clotha, Paris Serges, Shoodas, Cashmere, Flannels, French Plaids, Combination Suitings in Plain and Brocaded Silk and Wool Mixtures. Plain and Chenille Spots and Cet. CHCQOPER SI II MEBaUSgBamasEBumB& , fg llppaipi THE Leading Dry Goods and Clothing House OF ASTORIA. c. a. COOPER, Pythian Building, - - Astoria, Oregon. Giving Up Our entire stock comprising tho very latest style la Eeady-made Suits, Cloaks and Ulsters, -WILL BE WITHOUT EVERYTHING Gail Early and PILGERS Next to Rescue D. L, McIHTOSH FALL STOCK OF -lCLOTHIIrG!! A LARGE STOCK OF Overcoats, Novelties in Neck Wear, Hats and Furnishing Goods. special" attention given to 3133.6 Merino and all Wool Hosiery. g-The NEWEST PATTERNS in SUITINGS made up ui th LATEST STYLES. Iiow Prices ! p. -S.. MoIXTTOSS, Th Luiiag Ctotiue?, Hatter and Gents1 Furnisher Dress Goods. Business ! ! DISPOSED OF- RESERVE. MUST GO ! ! Secure Bargains. AT BRANCH Engine House.