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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 25, 1884)
UJ SJw gnilj ftoriaw. ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 52 JB84 A RAILROAD TO ASTORIA. Thk probability of the forfeiture of the Astoria land grant is not very flat tering, and until that grant is for feited it is not in the limits of proba bility that a railroad will be built over the route in contest. There is some talk of building a road down the coast, The idea is a feasible one and may yet result in practical en deavor. There are many who think that few the intervening miles between here and the point opposite Kalama could with profit be covered by rails that would put Astoria in railroad communication with the country. Certain it is that ihe arguments in favor of building the few miles of river bank road are most cogent. The question is one that involves action on the part of the Northern Pacific R. K. Co., and the O. K. & N. Co. It is not to the interest of the O. R & N. Co. to build a road to As toria down the bank of the Columbia that would tie up their already lan guishing river fleet; rather would they make some concession and re tard any more looking to such con struction, for the day that sees that or similar road built closes for them a lucrative traffic. It were manifestly to the interest of the Northern Pacific to build the road. Astoria is now a shipping point of no small proportions and the yearly growth of our city in this re spect is abundantly proved by com mercial statistics. The seaside travel alone would be a strong reason for means more satisfactory than the present. To the objection that the interests of the company at Tacoma would be injured, it is not necessary to cite the fact that the building of the road from the present terminus to Astoria would greatly increase the travel Sonndward over that portion of the line now built between Port land and Kalama. That the O. R. & N. Co., and the Oregon Short Line will work together is manifest; that the N. P. R. R. will need another out let is none the less so. The trade of Astoria will be the attraction that will ultimately bring that line to our doors. lii this regard comes the query: What is it worth to Astoria to hasten the "ultimate"? As a matter of busi ness would it be well to offer sub stantial inducement, or "let nature take its course?" "Does any other work grow so tiresome as writing?' asks Ida M. Harper in the Terre Haute Mail. "The article which must be furnished every day, or every week, becomes a veritable old mau of the sea, forever clinging about your neck.' Which proves, Ida, that you know very little about it Writing, like any other work, should be performed for love or duty. If the first flavors it, happy is the laborer; if the latter only, proud should he b? to be able to per form. We have come to the conclu sion that these people who forever bemoan the state of life that gives them the same duty to perform, are lazy. Their stimulus to action, evi dently, is variety, and whoever makes this the motive power of his doing confesses to lack of ballast. To the right-minded it is a grand triumph to bo able to discharge each day's duty. What matters it to such that the tools of to-day are those that were used yesterday? But. after all, the Harper syllogism is error, for the major premise is untrue. The writer has not the same duty each day. Every morning opens to him new vistas. The world's topics are over varying in form and oolor. Yesterday is for ever dead in the light of to-day. This day is new. and the thought of this hour is its child. Iu truth, writing is a vocation in every essen tial the opposite of the treadmill. When it grows tiresome to him, the writer has ceased to be a lover of his art, and the sooner divorcement the better. There is no class of people, we are ready to admit, that so per sistently complain of the so-called "everyday grind" as writers on the press. But it is also true that this same class has less belief in the gen uineness of the complaint than any other peoplo in the world. It is a case of tears shed to win the luxury of compassion. The tail is trying to wag the dog. The mugwumps of New York have sent an impudent address to President-elect Cleveland, telling him that if he doesn't consult them in the mat ter of appointments that they will go back on him. It is reported that the Chinese government has offered Franco 75. 000,000 francs in settlement of the claims. France demands 1,250,000. 000 francs. The Oregon Democratic Journal argues in favor of having a direct vote for president instead of the pres ent bystcm of electing electors who elect the president The Journal is presumably Democratic, but in this arguing it goes directly 'ferninst'' the most cherished of all Democratic doctrines the indestructible sover eignty of the states. It was to insure the-equal right of all the states to a hearing that caused ihe framers of the constitution to create the meth od in use since the days of Washing ton. There are, 'tis true, arguments in favor of direct election, but the main objection to changing the sys tem has always been that it would be un-Democratic and tending toward centralization. Were the president elected "by the direct vote of the people, such a state as New York would have more to say in the matter than any half dozen commonwealths. It has been seen that that state can give 200,000 majority. That would swamp the majorities of this entire coast, and half the rest of the north ern states. 'Twas to give each little commonwealth equal voice and pro portional share in the matter that the present system was called into ex istence, and if our Dalles contempo rary is what its name implies it will find some difficulty in reconciling its utterance with real Democratic doctrine. Quebec specials say: Lake Mis tassinni is undoubtedly larger than lake Superior, but its dimensions are not even known to Hudson bay agents and Indians. The only thing certain ly known about it is that it is an ex pansion of Rupert's river, just as our great western lakes are expan sions of the St Lawrence. The Hnd son Bay company have had an agency there upwards of 100 years, but kept it secret that a lake of such dimen sions existed. Trade is carried on at the post of the Hudson Bay company by giving Indians provisions and out fits in exchange for skins and fnrs. Temperance is a splendid thing, but it needs practicing. "Be temper ate in all things" wrote the apostle. A man may eat too much, or drink too much, or work too much, or talk too much or keep still too much. The prohibitionists were very intem perate in the lato campaign; if the biggest toper in the country were, to be half so intemperate as the prohi bitionists were during the fourth day of this prosent month, he would need till the day of judgment to sober up. For downright intemperance the pro hibitionists rival Maud S. There is some talk in Pennsyl vania of electingBlaine to the United States Senate from that state. Now if Conkling should be returned to the senate from New York, "the Ameri can House of Lords" would oft be the scene of considerable political in terest for six years. Thirty-five thousand dollars is said to have been St John's prico in the recent campaign. He hasn'nt collected it all yet. BORW On Nov, SJth. to the wife of John Enbeig, a son weight ten pounds. ZIIAICRIED. At the house of Andrew Shurmir. Ernst Libke to Anna Brinjiman all of this city. NEW TO-DAY. Notice to The Public. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT 1 WAS 5ick for four months and that Dr. Jim cured me. I am now in perfect health, :md it is to his .skill that I am indebted for my recovery. FRANK MMILBEItfi. Chung Shing Yen Notice. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT LAM Yoke has settled all his indebtedness to the Chuns Shing Yen company, engaged in prdening on Smith's Point, and he is re heed from all further liablhtv to said com pany, having paid to it the suin of six hun dred dollars. CIIOXG SHING YEN CO. Gardiner, THANKSGIVING Party at Knappa. The Steamer Lillian'' Will leae Wyattfc Thompson's Dock, on Thursday, Sov. 27, 4 P. HI. FOR KNAPPA. This is a fine opportunity for those who w ish to have a pleasant time Thursday ev ening and return the next morning. Genth' Tickets, round trip JLadics Free. 41 OO FINE BRONZE TURKEYS, YOUNG, FAT AND TENDER, FOR THANKSGIVING. At WYATT & THOMPSON'S. TURKEYS! TURKEYS! Get Your Thanksgiving Turkey AT The Star Market OPP03ITE OCCIDENT HOTEL. Assignee's The tniricKsgncd Assignee of the Jlstate of J. E. THOMAS, Will Sell at rrivule Snip, Commenc ing on Monday, the 24!h Kov. ALL THE STOCK OF Druqs, Toilet and 'Fancy Ar ticles, rviediclncs, Etc. BELONGING TO THE ESTATE. ALL ARTICLES AT COST PRICE. Special Inducement to tbc Trade. F. P. HICKS, ASSIGNEE. The Matchless Orator, JOSEPH COOK, OF BOSTON, ATPRESBYTERIANCHURCH Wednesday and T ursday Even'gs. November 26 and 27. SUBJECTS: "Ultimate America." 'Seven Modern Wonders of the World.' Single Ticlfet.s To Colli Lecture - MI .SO The Oreynnian of the 7th lnt., ald : "No report can jtive any idwi of thu beauty of hitiKtinxc grandeur of thought nntl oratori cal povcr ilisi)laed by Mr. Cook"' IVo iCcNcncd Scats. Tickets for .sale at all the Rook and Drue: Stores, also at Carnahau & C. and at E. G. Ilolden'a auction room. IF YOU AY ANT OR GO TO Crystal Palace Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Flute Gas ai Steam Iters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given. FULL STOCK Iron and T.cad Pipe, Until Tubs, Water Closets, and Cab Fixtures. Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick. JOBWNG PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Comer SauetnoQua and Hamilton Streets, .AMona, ureRon, II. 1). NKWJHT.Y. I. STKVKXS. total & Stem CITY BOOK STORE, Have itist recnivod n moinmniii rtni- t Books. The youtiR and old, neh and poor AGENTS FOR THE Kranicli & Bach and 3Xanlfeldt & Xotnl Pianos and "Western Cottage Organs. ,0HorSt,.r a11 klnds r 3Iu:ic or Instru ments will be promptly filled. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND USTAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MEBCMDISE oroer Chcaamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA OREGON For Rent. THE PREMISES FORMERLY OCGIT pied by Mrs. Wallman as a boanlin house and saloon on the corner otWest-CtS and Cedar streets, ara for rent? For Par ticulars apply to r par -, - - JOSKILAHN. ism ns ruments ADLER'S Oarpets! Carpets! Garnets! We Iwjj to call the attention of the public to our latent imnortatit.it, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAIIFET6 ever 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 this line. "SVe arc determmed to dispose of our stock ot Carpets within the next four weaks. and to that end offer special inducements, precluding the possibility of Being Undersold by any or our Competitors. IN THE - Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the vervBEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, tnrt shall be pleased to receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or not. OHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! mm FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS, Carpels, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus ami Hamilton Sts. U. Du BUJSSOX, Alnnager. THE owe Planing ill. LARGEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY In "Western Oregon. A Full Stock on Hand and Made Up to Order. BOATS BUILT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Sashes, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Etc., Of Best Material. - Bids Purnislied Contractors, Carpenters anil 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. Ore sou. WilsonJ Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOll Salem Flouring Mills, Portland Roller Mills, Capital Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA.. OREGON. Street Grade Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Astoria propose to establish the grade of that portion of Seventh street in the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John ATcClureand extended by Cyrus Olney, as follews: At its intersection with Cass street, 100 feet; at its inter section with Genevieve street, 83 feet; at its intersection with Olney street, 80 feet; at its eastern end 89 feet above the base of grades. And unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of two-thirds of the proper ty lrontiug on said portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk within ten davs of the final pub lication of this notice, viz: Tuesday, December 2, 1884, the Common Council will establish said grade. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S. Jewett, . Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, iOVQinbr U, 1884. $67,000,000 Capital! Liverpool and London and Globe. Worth British and Mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, AJfD COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO. B. VAN DUSEN. Acent, THE BEST IS THE 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 fcjole Agents for Astoria. Street Improvement Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Astoria propose to order the improvement of that portion of East Seventh street in the City of Astoria as laid out and re corded by J. M. bhivelv. between Hem lock and Pine streets by piling, capping and planking and grading and filling the same to the established crade. to a width of sixteen feet in the center there of. And unless a remonstrance signed bv the owners of two-thirds of the proper ty fronting on said portion of said street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk within ten days of the final pub lication oi tins notice, viz: Tuesday. December 2, 1884, the Common Council will order said improvements made. By order of the Common Council. Attest: T.S. Jewett, Auditor and Clerk Astoria. November 14, 1884. Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARAiS-TEED. Boats of Every Description Built Shop over Arudt & Ferclieu'a. 51. 31. X.EATIIERS. Notice to Pilots on The Columbia River and Bar. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A meeting of tho W. T. Board of rilot Commissioners for the Columbia River and Barwlllbeheldatllwaco, W. T., Dec. 4th. 1SS1 By order of the Chairman .V.L. STOUT. Attest: C. A. REED. Secretary. J. O. H.OSS. LEADING UNDERTAKER, Main St. Astoria, Oregon. House to Rent. N1: KE ROOMS i GOOD LOCATION. Inquire of W, B. KADINGT2f , For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction, In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Call at FRAJNTK L. Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. gg5gfSgsggs-.sr::i TER apply to the Captain, or to Fall and Winter Campaign Opened AT THE EMPIRE STORE Having mustered all our forces for the coming event vie are 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 patroas, under the able leadership of the invincible General Cash, to whom we shall gracefully and unconditionally surrender. Amopgour 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 respeat, and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found deficient the purohase money will be refunded. PRAEL BROS. John Ml -DKAIiEK Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and .Ranges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all klnda on baud. Job work done In a workmanlike manner PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Cliennmim Stvet, Xext to O Ji. Parker's Store. ASTOH?a, OBEGON. THE NEW MODEL is TT51. .r - A FUIjIi STOCK sf M. OT.SEX. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON". MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FURNITURE 2 BEDDING Corner Main and Squeruoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stoclc. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AJX KIKDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AITD TARNISHED. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO FOARD & STOKES. A. FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery . A NEW SLIP Just Flmisbad la Sear of Sttxa . PARKER'S STEAMER CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR 11. IS. I'AKKEB. ornery, I"- gT t.ES; l5rTS KANOE.CAN BE ITAD IN AS- .vSw - 4 tapta fwrv m? B, e. HAWBS, A6EAT UAI.L AND EXAMINE IT. Y I WILL BE PLEASED. E. It. HATVES is also agent for tt.f And other first-class S07es. Furnace "Wort. Steam Pit tings. etc, a specialty AI.TJ7AYS ON HAND. ac: a ---zr at ; Hardware aid Slip Ctofllerj VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALBRS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewing Machines, Faiuts and OU9,Grris, tc,