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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
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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,