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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1884)
CJ Sta gaUg lfem. A tTOr.l A, OKKGOX : JHimsr vv .di:cembeu 4. ibsi WiLii there be a resurrection of the memory -is well a-s the body? -And iiow about reputations! Will there be a resurrection oC them also? A rom t tree in Georgia was re cently cut down at G o'clock m the morning, made into pulp at a factory, and into paper at fix o'clock in the eveninr, and at 6 o'clock the next xacrning was distributed as a printed. l.eiFspaper. The California legislature will meet in a fe.v weeks, and the Sacramento city council ha3 passed an ordinance licensing studhorse poker. California legislators thus need not bo deprived of their fa-.orite amusement while ab sent at the state capital. Eior reus years ngo Vermont got the idt . that some of her sons had been fighting in the Confederate armies, and the legislature passed a law to disfranchise all such. The law is now io be repealed, having never been operative in a single instance. The 'J lobe EepubUf is tenderly sar castic It says: "Mr. William H. Van lerbilt says 'the Republican parly has been stealing for twenty-four years.' Mr. Yanderbilt never stole anything. He is worth only a couple of hundred million dollars, and he made even cent of it bv the sweat of his b:ow."' Tin: area of public lands disposed cf in Dakota last year was larger than that of either Belgium, Denmark, ttreec or Switzerland, and the settle ment of Dakota can hardly be said to ha-.e really begun, either. What is a specially gratifying feature of this dispr -ition of land is that by far the larger part of it has gone into the hands f actual settlers. Ti i.rj stalwart Iowa girls recently gave !:eir teacher a tremendous tbrar ! ing because he showed favorit ism toward a fat girl in the geo graphy class. This teaches peda gogu .; that they cannot bo too im part 1!. Had the unfortunate young man smiled on the thin girl in the arithmetic class he might have been whipped by six irate maidens and quartered, thus involuntarily making 'ims3lf a practical example of addi tion, division and silence. Tnmusicians and instrument mak ers o! Germany are petitioning Prince Bismark to establish a normal musi cal pitch. The discord of the past presi lential campaign in this country has Icon so inharmonious that simi lar steps should bo taln here Let cm wise statesmen prepare a proper political pitch, so that when the key note of a campaign is sounded the muBic will be ono sweet strain of eelttiial melody. We have had too much of "sweet bells jangled." Ar apparently trifling, but in reali ty a very important suit, has been biorght by an obstinate citizen of Prankfort-onOIain against the mu nicipality. Ho sues for the recovery 3I 1 mark 89 pfenuige (forty-five cents United States currency), on the plea that the city has not furnished him the proper quantity and quality of "water stipulated by contract. Plain tiff does not consider himself bound to fulfill his obligation if the city does not comply with its own, and hence has brought this test case, whioh is bin 1 anxious ty watched by his fel low Ilizens. A. run the nomination of Horace Greeley for tho presidency in 1872 Whitelaw Eeid, Mr. Albert of Balti more and a number of other gentle men had a dinner. One bottle of Kin was left after all had been satis fied, and it was agreed to place on it an inscription io the effect that it was not to be drunk until after the elec tion of a Democratic president. All present affixed their signatures to the agroc-ment, and Mr. Albert has re link usly preserved the bottle ever sinco, and now has it in his posses sion with the signatures still legible. As a Democratic president has been alected, and as no arrangement was made as to who should drink the wine, Mr. Albert will send it to Presi dent elect Cleveland with an explana tory letter. The London Economist states that "tho tremendous drop in the price of ivheat has produced something like a panic amorfg the wheat growers of the country. When they had to sell Mi4us a quarter they declared they could only do so at a loss and now that good red wheat is selling in tho oonulry markets at 30s, they are talk ing about giving up wheat growing altogether. Wirat will farmers do? They certainly cannot keep on grow ing wheat to sell atCOj a quarter; and if they; were sure that such a frice would prevail 'next year, there) j would probably be a greatly dimin ished area sown with this cereal. It 1 is doubtful whether English farmera can profitably grow wheat at 40s a quarter, and wo may bo certain that if the average price should be per manently below that figure, the area of land under wheat willin future decrease even more rapidly' than it has done during the last ten years. In no country will farmers keep on growing wheat at a loss. Even the ryots of India cannot send us wheat at 30s a quarter, and may be con cluded that no other country can; therefore, the present low prices will not last long." MAKKIED. In Asioria, Dec 3d, by Re v. E. W. Garner, L. L. D., Mr. George S Taylor to Miss Mary C. Sherwln, both of Fort land. DIED. In Astoria, Dec 3. 1884. of bronchial pneumonia, St. Clair Benner, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. 3. C. Benner, aged 2 years and 9 months. San Jose papera please copy. In this city, Dec. 3d. C. F. Nelson, of consumption. Funeral will take place from the Hos pital at 2 o'clock, Thursday, Dec. 4. Friends Invited to attend. NEW TO-DAY. $50 Reward EiOR THE APPREHENSION OF THE 1. uurgnirs iiud discovery or s'olen cloth ine from my store on night of Dec, 3-1. I will pay the above reward. SI. D. KANT, To Whom It Kay Concern. A LI. PERSONS KNOWING THEM JX. s Ives to be Indebted to the late Aim of llewbury & Stevens, or B. F. Mevmu & Co., are notified to make Immediate settle ment of accounts at the City Book Store, wuuoui lunuer notice. H, D. NEWBURY. Builders Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit tho Times. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. C. H. Bain & Cos Steam Pinning Mill andSasb Factory Boat Building a Special! j'- eoial Auction! Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 A. M. At Iloldcu's Auction Booms. To Canncrs and Fishermen. I am instructed lo sell at public auction, one A l FWilns Boat. 2C foot-keel, with masts, sails, oars and anchors, compltt . Hullt. spring ot 1SS3' and cist S230. The lliirlii'st Iii1r1nr fnr i icli t'jt'no lint- ran li. seon in rair of my Auction noon s. " K. C. UUI.I)EXt Auctioneer. For Sale. PINE NINE-ROOMED DWELLING liouso with two lots, come Miilu and seventh .streets For further n.trMmtiarv apply at The astokian ofllco. Situation Wanted. c LERK OR BOOKKEEPER. ArFI.Y AT this olnee. Notice. NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE CuniiifilPi'4 ilf till IJprm-jn hirl- !-. tanta.uovv Mngat Flavel's dock, will be ici)iuuN:uiu lor any ucuu contractta uy the crew. MEYER. WILSON & CO. Astoria, December 1, ieL For ale. TWO MILCH COWS. AND ONE PONY. Inquire of A. G. A len or of R. O. SHAW. Ft.Cinby, W.T. 1883. Harper's Magazine. ILLUSTRATED. Vlfll fill ttatt. I'ntiinin liAnlMnlNn . T cember.UARPEii'xi Magazine will conclude its thlrty-llith year. The oldest penodK-al of its type. It Is et, in each ne w volume, a new magazine, not simply because It pre sents Irish ubjf Ci-ta and new plctutes. but jilso. and chiefly, because it advances In the incthoit itseirofmasazlne-maklng. In a word, the Magazine becomes morn and more the liiiuuui Jiunur oi current me ana move ment. Leading features In the attractive nroirramme for 1885 are : new sprlal novels hv Con-tanck Femmmoek Woolson and W D. Howells : a new novel entitled "At (hn 1VH n nva -" Huimi4ntlfu 111... .......I - ners by F. I). Millet. It. Swain Gikfouh. ii. t. ttiUL.. ii. vtixjauj, aim u0'S ;uoia smlth'.s ".she Stoops to conquer," Illustrated by Abbev ; Important papers on Art, Scl euce, etc. HAMPER'S PEBI0DI0ALS. Per Tear. HARPER'S MAGAZINE .$ 00 HARPERS WEEKLY. 4 00 HARPER'S BAZAP 4 00 HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE .-. 2 00 HARPER'3 FRANKLIN SQUARE LI BRARY, One Year(52 Numbers) 10 00 Postage free to all subscribers in the Unit ed States or Canada. The volumes of the Magazine begin with the numbers for June and December of each year. When no nmR is speclfled. it will bo understood that the suhkcrloer wishes to be gin uitli the current Number. The hist eleven Semi-annual Volumes of Harper's Magazine. In neat cloth bind lm. will be sent by mall, povt-natd. on re ceipt of S3 00 per volume. Cloth Ca-es, for umuiiiK. cu ecu is eacu uy mail, postpai . IndCX tO HAEPKR'S MaQAZIVK. Alnhn. bet leal, Analytical, and Classified, for Vol umes I to 60. Inclusive, from June. 18M.. mm vol. 8vo. Cloth. Si 00. Remittances should be made by Post-Of-ue Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss Neic3Daren are not lo emu this advertise ment without the exuress order of Haeper & Brothers. Address HARPER & BROTHERS, Nw York. DEFER Your Purchases TILL YOU SEE THE Magnificent Holiday Stock Soon to Jjc 011 Exhibition at The City Book Store Griffin & Reed, PROPRIETORS. Assignee's Sale. The undesslgned Assignee of the Estate of J. E. THOMAS, Will Soil at Private Sale, Commenc ing on Monday, the 24ih Nov. ALL THE STOCK OF Drugs, Toilet and Fancy Ar ticles, Medicines, Etc. BELONGING TO THE ESTATE. ALL ARTICLES AT COST PRICE. Special Imlnccraeat to Uxc Trade. F. P. HICKS, ASSIGNEE. Important Notice! Oregon Improvement Co. GreatMictioninPriceofCoal. On and :fter December 1st uutil fuither notice the price at the bunkers will be as iouow3 lor SEATTJLE COAL. Clean Domestic per ton. 2240 lbs $7.00 Average Steam ' c.00 Screening " 4.00 On hand a constant supply, at market rates, 01 nrsi-ciass CUMBERLAND. E.A.NOTE3.Agnt. 3. O. ROSS, TEMDIAG- VSDEUTAUER, Iflain St. Astoria, Oregon. Uubbcr Hiictlns Contu, Conta. Ilats. np, CoHKamcro, etc. Rubber. Lrntbcr ami Cotton Ccltln:, t'acKIns, tloon. etc. PRESTON, NOTT & CO., 1 64, First Street, Portland, Or. Notice to Stockholders' Fisher men's Packing Co. rflHK ANNUAL MEIJTING OP THE jl aiocKU .wers 01 the Fishermen's Pack lnir Co. Will hn lipid nt lhf nffl..n nt lh. on.r. piuy, on Monday. I) c 29. l&a. at 9 a. m. iut me jiurp.iac 01 oiccii' j a ooam i airec tors for tho ensalng year, and transacting -uch other business as shall legally come bo fore the meeting. By order ot the President. H. E. NELSON, Secretary. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the , """"" "-tiini uj k ic niuc&uuiuera 01 iiiuarauumaYiaii ickiuk uo. Will DO neld sit thn primnitiv'. nfllfv. n n....tHi.n.i.ii. 18S1, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of electing a noani of directors for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may com oeiore 1 ne meeting. Uppor Astoria, Nov. 29. irm. H. PLATH. Swretary. House to Rent. NINE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inuulro of W, B. HE ADINilTON. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN ylL Hume's building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. Notice to The Public. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I WAS Mck for four months and that Dr. Jim cured me. I aai now in perfect health, and U is to his skill that I am indebted for mv recoTery. ' FRANK .NOHLBERQ. Dissolution of Co-partnership. NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN THAT THE partnership heretofore existing between H. D. Newbury and Irv. Stevens In the bas tnesi 1 known as the City Book Store Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All bills due by the firm and all accounts owing are to be paid to or collected by the under signed. The business lias been purchased cfi-Tofitlnthofutw? """ nm uave rt. U. NEWBURY. . ., x. IRV. STEVEN. Astoria, December 1, 1831. Referring to the above the undersigned would ritnef!tf nllv imnnnnni f .u- .i" i.ii. of Astoria and Ticlnltyiha. they have this diy purchased from Messrs. Newburv & Merens the stock, fixtures and good will of the City Bookstore, aud hope for a contln uance of the generous patronage accorded the retiring firm. K(BB ST 0 RE Astoria, Or,, UKiabM 1, im. Adler 's Grvst; The Finest Stock, The Most Brilliant THE GREATEST VARIETY. Everything New and of the Latest Styles. Musical Instruments, Stationery, Toys; Novelties of Every Description. You Are Cordially Invited to Inspect the Stock Carl Adler's Grystal Palace. Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! We beg to call the attention of the public eastern tnanuiacturers, or the largest invoice of UAKl-JSTb ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSE.LS In the Newest. Tints and Shades, To the lowest priced article in this line We uorpew wuuiii uie nexi zour weens, ana 10 mo iiiiiuiij vi rias vnuenom uy IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGUKES, nd shall be pleased iu icmiiomsm iur inspection wueiuer you purcuase ornoi. OHAS. HEILBORN. Ne w Establishment! WEW PRIG FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOUDS, Carpets, Matting, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITUJtE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Ilainilton Sts. THE LAEOEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY Iu 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 Furnished Contractors, Carpenters and Builders. All bills due and payable at the end ot 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, Howe Mill mm I 1 i 1 1 to our latest importation, direct from are determined to dispose of our stock of mai ena oner special inaucements, precluding uny 01 our uompoinor. THE Pictures, Mirrors, II. Du BUISSON, SInnager. Wilson & Fisher Ship Chandlers, . HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS - AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR Salem Flouring Mills, Portland Eoller Mills, Capital riour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. H. B. PARKER DEALER IX Hay, Oats, and Straw, Brick. Cement, and Sand. Wood Delivered to Order. Draying, Teaming, and Express Business DZALBR IX WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. FIKST'CfcAS. For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, . For Absolute Satisfaction, In Flllln- and Delivering All Order?, Call at FRANK L. PARKER'S Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Sireeis, Opposite Custom Kouae Square. CEU appty to the Captain, or to Fall and Winter Campaign Opened AT THE EMPIRE STORE Havinc mustered all our forces for the coming event we 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 pait of our patroaa, under the able leadership of the invincible General Cash, to whom vre 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 asency in this city for this famous brand. We guarantee to the purchaser perfect satisfaction in every respect, 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. HSo DKALEB IN Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents Tor " Magee Stoves and Eanges The Ee3t In tho market. Piumbing goods 01 all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly Chennans Street, A'ext ASTORIA. - THE NEW MODEL SlilSpslg 7rm A kliL.li STUUtt KaS5iaSLr kinsiS iSiiWEif M. OL3BX. J. OU8TAFSOX. a. JOHXSO. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FTJKETTTJRE S BEDDING Corner Slain and Squcmoana Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TBIIVIMKGJ; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stock. PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITOBD. A1X ILIADS OF FVUMTURE BE1AIBJD JLXJi VAR.M.sHED. FOR Finest Groceries, -GOTO- FOffl 4 STOKES. A FULL LINK OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Jut FiBUbti it Bar f 8Hc. STKA.1I Eli ILARil PARSER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAK 11. It. PARKKR. ornery, on Reasonable Terms. to C Ju Parker's Store. OBB90H. - . RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS- TORIA ONLY OF IMIiJ & if. BAWEB, KgTL1 AOEAT CAT.L AND EXAMINE IT. V i WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. DATVES Is also agent for ti Bnct patent Cookinff StOTe And other first-ciaw S37e3. Fnrnaoo Worlc. Steaa. Fit- t.inCa. ntn.. n unnnlaltir. ALWAYS ON HAND. Hardware and SMp Claaiery VAN DUSEN & CO., DKALEB3 Ht Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnisli, Binaclo Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, SewiHg- MfciJie, AWSOMIA, - - - Qtfn.