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ASTORIA, OREGON:
T7EDXESDAY. .yOYEMBEB 26. 18S4
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Two -weeks from to-day will occur
the annual municipal election, when
a councilman from each ward will bo
elected to a seat in the city council
for three years.
There seems to be a disposition this
fall to make the matter more of a po
i:ni nnntest than heretofore. The
Astobian has no candidate but makes
the following suggestions in tne rnier-
est of the public good.
This city government of ours is
simplv a business partnership. Some
of us pay taxes pretty heavy taxes
just at present and in return for the
payment of these taxes the commu
nity get considerable conveniences
that they wouldn't get if there were
no municipal organization. There is
nothing in it but a matter of busi
ness. A politician, a wire-worker, or
a sneak has no business in the coun
cil. A man who has politics on the
brain but no brain on politics is out
of place in a deliberative body whose
sole idea should be the general good
of the community he represents.
The functions of a councilman are
not very irksome. He votes saloon
licenses, audits claims against the
city and passes on street improve
ments. The questions that he de
cides upon arc almost wholly ques
tions involving public money. For
this reason the members of the coun
cil should be taxpayers, men with
property, men who have sufficient in
terest in the community to insure that
they will not be swayed by ulterior
motives. A man thinks twice before
voting an increase of taxes on him
self or sanctioning a measure that
will entail as much proportional ex
pense on himself as on his neighbor.
Nor is a man wanted in the council
that is made of putty and molasses.
Men are wanted there with sufficient
understanding to frame an intelligent
opinion and sufficient "sand" to stay
with what thev consider to be right.
The position of councilman is not
a very satisfactory one. Usually a
member of the Astoria city council
is damned if he does right, and
doubly damned if he does wrong and
nearly every one is ready to resolve
himself into a committee of one on
criticism and decide just what is
"right" or "wrong:." "When a man
does what he thinks he should do,
what the place demands of him, and
is abused for it, and reflects that
"there's nothing in it," he finds very
little satisfaction in his position.
The best requirements in selecting
a candidate are that he be a man who
has a stake in the interest of the city
and a man that has some fair degree
of success in managing his own pri
vate business. If he has made a
mess of his own business he cannot
be expected to be a success in tend
ing to the business of other people.
Astoria has always been fortunate
in the matter of couucilmen. The
present council has shown a conserv
ative spirit that is worthy of com
mendation and have consulted the
wishes of the people and tried on ev
ery occasion to do what was best for
the city. It is not always easy to
properly legislate for a city like Asto
ria. We are in a period of growth, of
constant transition. Economy says
'go slow, spend but very little," while
requirements constantly arising from
our rapid growth suggest expendi
tures that though necessary, seem ex
travagant when measured by the
standard of the past
The recent vote in "Washington
territory indicates a population of
125,000. It should be a state. It
has all the requirements of a sister
commonwealth and more than a good
many slates had when they were ad
mitted into the Union. A territorial
government is only for a scant and
poorly settled region. The intent is
simply to form a temporary, transient
organization. "Whenever a territory
assumes the dignity that "Washing
ton -has it shoud be admitted as a
simple act of justice.
A correspondent of the Oregonian
suggests the establishing of a beet
sugar factory in Oregon. The idea
is a good one. The northwest is at
present cinched by an outrageous
monopoly. Beets can be grown for
less than $2.50 a ton and what has
been proved to be an assured suc
cess in places where the conditions
were not so favorable as they are
herej would surely do well in our own
state.
.Is Europe on the eve of a politico
volcanic eruption? The continental
nations are armed and waiting! Is
England's power to be fettered if not
crushed? If the potentates desire a
little fun of this kind it will not seri
.ously affect Uncle Sam. He will stay
'at home and tend store.
NEW TO-DAY.
Important Notic,
Oregon lmprovemnt Co
MMictioDpriceofCoal.
nn?V?hB?riSly-5ber 1St Unt" f,1,thCr
follows for at lhe mutters will be a
SrJATTUB COAX..
Clean Dr
Averajr . Steam r ' " "
mnctl nor tnn MJn llo Crr rA
Averaj
Screer
-lings 4.00
C
'es, or first-class
n Hand a constant suddIv. at market
CUMBERLAND.
E.A. NOTES, Agent.
The Matchless Orator,
JOSEPH COOK.
OF BOSTON,
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Wednesday and Thursday Even'gs,
November 26 and 27.
SUBJECTS:
"Ultimate America,"
'Seven Modern Wonders
of the World.'
Single Tickets
To Both Lectures
$1 00
- $1 50
The Oregonian of the 7th Inst., said : "No
report cau give any idea of the beauty of
language, grandeur of thought and oratori
cal power displayed by Mr. Cook"
Hfo ICcscrrcd Scats.
Tickets for sale at all the Book and Drug
Stores, also at Carnahan & C.'s, and at;L.
C. llolden's auction rooms.
Notice to The Public.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I WAS
.sick fur four months and that Dr. Jim
cured me. I am now in perfect health, and
it is to his skill that I am indebted for my
recovery.
FRANK XOIILBEKG.
Chung Shing Yen Notice.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT LAM
t okc has settled all Ids indebtedness to
the Chunj Shlng Yen company, cnacdin
cantoning on Smith's Pomr, and he is re
lieved iromill further liability to said com
pany, having paid to it the sum of six linn-
drcd dollars.
CHUNG SHING YEN CO.
Gardiner',
THANKSGIVING
Party at Knappa.
The Steamer "Lillian"
Will leave Wyatt & Thompson's Dock, on
Thursday, flfor. 27, 1 P. M.
FOR KNAUPA.
This Is a fine opportunity for those who
wish to have a pleasant time Thursday ev
ening and return the next morning.
Gents1 Tickets, rontid trip
JLndies Free.
SI GO
Sol Gi Jewelry,
BRACELETS,
Scarf Pins, -Chains, Watcta,
SILVERWARE,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
S?"AU goods warrantedasrepresented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
The Gem Saloon.
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
For the
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GEM SALOON.
ALEX. CAMIBELL, - - ritOPKIETOR
T. G. RAWLINGS.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer iu
Tropical, Domestic; Green and Dried
.NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC.
Fine Cigars and Tobacco.
Next door to I. J. Arrold's, Squemoqua St.
Orteig & Shubbe
DEALERS IN
All Kinds of Poultry, Eggs, Butter,
Cigars and Tobacco.
Eggs and Butter Received Daily-Warranted
Fresh.
Opposite D. Ii. Berk &, Sons,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Furnished Rooms to Let,
W
ITH OR WITHOUT BOARD.
Luqulre of Mits E. O. HOLDEN.
H. B. PARKER
DEAI.BU IX
Hay, Oats, and Straw,
LIM ."EL
Brick. Cement, and Sand.
Wood Delivered to Order.
D raying, Teaming, and Express Business
seai.br is
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
JPJUKT-CIjAJ.
i.
assignee';
lale
The undersigned Assignee of the Estate of
J. E. THOMAS,
Will Sell at Private Sale, Commencing-
on
Monday, ths 24- h Nov.
ALL THE STCCK OF
Drugs. Toilet and Fancy Ar
ticles, Medicines, Etc.
BELONGING TO THE ESTATE.
ALL ARTICLES AT COST PRICE.
Special Inducement to the
Trade.
F. P. HICKS,
ASSIGNEE.
FINE BRONZE
TURKEYS,
YOUNG, FAT AND TENDER,
FOR THANKSGIVING,
At WYATT & THOMPSON'S.
TURKEYS! TURKEYS!
Get Your Thanksgiving Turkey
AT
The Star Market
OPPOSITE OCCIDENT IIOTEL.
THE LATEST STYLES
WALL 'PAPER
AT
B. B. FRANKLIN'S,
NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE.
A very larsc Stock from which to select.
Window curtains made to order.
S?My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Papei
will he lound convenient to my patrons.
IF YOU WANT
fists
MitS
OR-
GO TO
Crystal Palace
Wheeler & &ipp,
PRACTICAL
Plunk; Gas anl Stem litters
ALL WORK
Warranted, and Estimates Given.
FULL STOCK
Iron ami tend Pipe, Eatli Tubs,
Water Closets, ami Gas
Fixtures.
Chimney Pipe, Cheaper than Brick.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Corner Squemoaua and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria, Oregon,
H. 1). -E"WEURY
I. STEYEXS.
&
CITY BOOK STORE,
Have lust received a mammoth stock of
Books. The young and old, rich and poor
can au ue accommouaieu.
AGENTS FOR THE
Kranich & Bach and 31nndsfeldt L
Xotni PinnoRnnd IVcstcrn
Cottage Organs.
Orders for all kinds of Music or Instru
ments will be promptly filled.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
H-KTAIL DEALERS TN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Corner Chenaraus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - OREGON
KH B U Ki SB LF Qfl sr H
fflusical Mr
Fancy Goods
ADLER'S
iwliiT
WIS
For Rent.
THE PREMISES FORMERLY OCCU
pied by Mrs. Wallman as a boarding
house and saloon on the corner of West-Cth
and Cedar streets, are for rent. For par
ticulars apply to
JOHK HAffiT.
arpetsi Car
? fl,
We lx to call Uio attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern inanufaeuuers of the larjjebt invoice of UAKlET;i or offered
for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
-IN
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show vou the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGCKES. and shall le pleased
to receive a call for Inspection whether you purchase or not.
CHAS.
FURNITi
i &ggtA&a9Biji
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices
Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts.
THE
owe PlaiiiM ill
LARGEST AND FINEST
SASH AND DOOR FACTORY
In Western Oregon.
A Full Stock on Hand and
Made Up to Order.
IBOlS BUILT
AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Sashes, Doors, Windows,
Mouldings, Etc.,
Of Best Material.
Bids Purnishecl Contractors, Carpenters
and Builders.
AH bills due and payable at the end of the
month, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Wm. HOWE, Proprietor.
CLATSOP
Manufacturers and Dealers in
Lumber, Salmon Trays,
BOXES, ETC.
OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON
AND CEDAR STREETS,
ASTOKIA. - - . Oregon.
Nil
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
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.
Street Grade Notice.
NOTICE Is hereby civen that the
Common Council of the City of Astoria
propose ro establish the grade of that
portion of Seventh street in the City of
Astoria as laid out and recorded by
John McCIumand extended by Cyrus
Ol!tcy.as follews: At its intersection
pith Cass street, 100 feet; at its inter
s?c.t.,on, ,th Genevieve street, 83 feet:
at its intersection with Olney street
80 feet; at its eastern end 89 feet abovo
the base of grades.
And unless a remonstrance signed by
the owners of two-thirds of the proper
ty fronting on saId port;on of sai(1
street be filed with the Auditor and
Clerk within ten days 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 Cleric..
Aswnn, oyeinbsr 14, I88i.
B P - & I
of
precluding
THE
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ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
IJ. J)r IiUISSOX, Manager.
-1 ''!'? ' J3riJLi.M:wmMMni
$67,000,000 Capita!!
Liverpool and London and Globe.
ITorth British and Mercantile
Of London ami Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
AXD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital or $67,000 OOO.
IJ. VAN DUSEN. Anent.
THE BEST
ISTIIE
Royal Brand Flou
Manufactured by the
OREGOM MILLING COMPANY
Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed
by all who use it.
THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE
Of Superior Eising Quality.
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
Sole Agents for AKtorin.
Street Improvement Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
Common - Council of the City of Astoria
propose to order the improvement of
mat portion ot .East eveutli street in
the City of Astoria, as laid out and re
corded tiy .1. M. Shivcly, between Hem
lock and Pine stree's by piling, capping
and planking and grading and filling
uiubaine 10 ine esiaunsueu graue. to a
width of sixteen feet in the center there
of. And unless a remonstrance signed by
the owners of two-thirds of the propt r-
ty fronting on said portion of said
street be filed with the Auditor and
Clerk within ten days of the final pub
lication of this notice, viz: Tuesday.
uecemoer, jsm, tne common council
win 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
GUAEATTEED.
Boats of Every Description Built
Shop over Arndt & Ferchen'j.
It. M. X.E lTnERS.
Notice to Pilots on The Columbia
River and Bar.
"ftTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
J- meeting of the V. T. Board of rilot
Commissioners for the Columbia Kiver and
Bar will be held at Ilu-aco, W. T.t Dec. 4th.
ISSt.
By order of the Chairman.
.I.L. STOUT.
Attest: C. A. KEEP.
Secretary-
LEADING UNDERTAKER,
3Iin St. Astoria. Oregon.
House to Rent.
N
INE ROOMS -GOOD LOCATION.
rgWgfel
Inqulro ot w, s. HZAMi. va v .
For The Finest
For The Freshest Vegetables,
1 For The Most Complete Assortment, ,
For Absolute Satisfaction,
In Filling and Delivering All Orders,
Crll at
FBMK Lo
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.
Opposite Custom House
Square.
J-l ju.d i.-JnmJadM ulu J. .unnn-iWH'
TER arply to the Captain, or to
AT
EMPIR
Having mustered all our forces tor the corning event we are fully
prepared to present in splendid array, an almost irresistible array 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 vra
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.
AYe guarantee to the purchaser perfect satisfaction in every re3peot,
and the privilege of wearing a corset for three weeks on trial; if found
deficient the purchase money will be refunded.
THE NEW MODEL
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A FULI STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
DEALER
Tin, Sheet IrGn and Copper Varc.
A General Assortment ol
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Alagee Stoves and .Range s
The Best In the market.
Pimnblng poods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done In a vorkmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
liennruiiH Street, Xext to C Iu Parker's Store.
J5.STORSA. - OBEGOW.
M. OLSEN. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOffifSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE Ss BEDDING
Corner 3Iain anil Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AHD TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
AIX IaiSIS OF FlIBXITUKE REPAIKFI AII VAKIVISIIED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
GO TO
FOM) & STOKES.
A. FULL LINE OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW SLIP
Just Fiaishsd ia Rear 9f Stero.
Groceries.
PAEKER'S
JL""mviwiMue!l'2jm
STEADIER
I'LARi PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCUAK
II. Ii. PARKER.
ampaign Opened
THE
T ORE
zjim?pz9?gm5mBs
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E, B. BAWBS,
AGEKT
CALL AND EXAJHNE IT, Y '!
WILL BE PLEASED.
K. R. nAWES Is also agent for Kit
Buck latent Cooiiw Stove
And other first-class S37es.
Fnrnnoa "Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc., a specialty.
onfgomery,
I-
Hardware and Skip Clanilerj
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DEALERS IX
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binicle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,.
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements,
Sewing Machines,
Paint an Oilsfrii, tc,