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m k gmty gtstorau. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY : JANUARY 10 1SS5 A SHIP RAILWAY. Tiib Panama canal occupies the attention of the French and other governments; the proposed Nicara guan' canal is attracting deservedly favorable attention on this side the Atlantic, and another means of short ening the distance is now proposed by Capt, Eads of Mississippi jetty fame. It is to build a ship railway across Tehauntepec In this ship railway project of Capt Eads, a ship is lifted oat of the water by means of a submerged pontoon, similar to those in use all over the world; but .no such force as that used in hauling a ship up out of the water on a marine railway is re quired on the ship railway, although as well known, ships are constantly taken on the marine railway without injury. In the Eads system, however, there is no necessity for using any force watever on the ship itself. It is lifted out of tho water in a cradle which rests upon a series of rails; and these being brought even with the tracks on the dry land, the cradle iu its capacity of a car is wheeled along an almost level railway across the Isthmus of Tehauntepec, and when it reaches the other side a simi lar means is employed to float it again. This is the whole project a combination of the lifting dock in general use and an improvement up on tho marine railway, because the ship is never, as in the latter required to be off an even keeL Looking upon tho chart, wo find that the isthmus of Tehuantepec is in Mexico, and in tho extreme north ern end of the long, slim neck of laud which separates North from South America, and that tho isthmus of Panama is on tho extreme south end of Central America, and at tho farther end of this strip of laud. Having discovered this, we naturally turn to a consideration of ocean lanes from the Atlantic and Gulf states to California and tho East Indies, and from California to the British Is lands, because, in these days of ex pedition, tho shortest routo, all else being equal, i3 sure to prove the most popular. We have not proceded far in this inquiry when the advantages of the Tehuantepec route in time and distance become plainly apparent. From New Tork to this coast via the Panama canal, a steamship would be compelled to pass tho isthmus of Tehuantepec, sail couth about 1,200 miles, and after crossing, sail north again tho same distance before reach ing the short route. In other words, she would have to traverse about 1,'iOO miles more than if she had crossed tho isthmns at Tehuantepec From Gulf ports to this coast and the East the difference in dis tance in favor of Tehuantepec is still more 'marked, the route between New Orleans and tho Pacific via Tehuantepee being about nineteen hundred (1,900) miles shorter than via Panama. From Liverpool to the Columbia there is a saving of 900 miles via Tehuantepec "With sailing vessels and Bailing vessels, much' as we hear of steamors,carry fully three-quarters of tho world's freights to-day, and are likely to continue to carry slow freights the contrast is still more marked. , A sailing vessel Laving crossed the Isthmus via Panama is left in a very ocean of waters, over which reigns a perennial calm, broken only by oc casional squalls and baffling zephyrs. She -must bo towed hundreds of miles .until the region of the trade winds is reached. Th s, of course, serVes'to add a large expense to tho voyage and to lengthen it many days, sovhat when we say the voyage bo tweeen the Atlantic states and the Columbia is shorter by 1,200 miles via Tehauntepec than It is via Pana ma, we greatly underestimate tho advantages of the former route. It would be a generous estimate to al low for only ten days' good authori ties say from 20 to 30 days' delay batween, tho Pacific side of tho Pana ma caual and the point where a sailing ship strikes tho northeast trades, by reason of calms and the slow progress made while in tow. Allowing that a sailing ship can av erage 170 statute miles in a day's run, this would add 1,700 miles to thel,200 miles extra run required via Panama, andthence would serve, practically, to make the Tehaxratepec route 2,900 miles ahorter in the run from New York to tho Columbia river, and 3,500 miles shorter in tho run from New Orleans to San Francisco. Between the Panama and Nicara gua canals the preference should be for the latter; bnt if it can be made, practicable" the- Tehauntepec Bhip railvrayisithe best solution, of-"the grea problem. , , 4 v A PLEA FOR THE TALKERS. TaiiKikq is not simply a habit, but a matter of original constitution. Some persons have an endowment for talking; others haven't Silence is merely the negative of expression. It is not so much tho result of prudence as it is the want of impulse. There is a general idea that great talkers are shallow and flippant, and that silent people are wise. If you say of a man "ho talks a great deal," it is almost the same as saying that he thinks but little. But observation doesn't jus tify this. It is true that some people are silent, but others, just as smart, are talkative. Some .foolish people do talk a great deal, but there are plenty of foolish people who have very little to say. A talkative man is seldom over-estimated; a silent man often is. There is a good deal of cun ing in judicious silence. To sit quiet ly while one talks, to shake the head skillfully, to retire with grave features and silent tongue, gives a man tho reputation of being wise and judicious and discreet But wo would rather trust the man who uses speech or silence as tho instruments of his will, and who talks because he feels like it, and keeps still other times for the same reason. The British bark Isabel from Cadiz, at St Johns, N. F., on the 8th, reports passing a largo Norwegian bark on tho 20th ult The name of the bark was the AJhama of Aren dalo. No vestige of tho crew was found. Two days previous the Isa bel experienced terrible earthquake shocks, lasting for five minutes. The thunderous submarino roaring was appalling, the ship was shaken in every fibre, and tho crew paralyzed with fear, broke through all disci pline and cut tho boats loose. A cessation of tho shocks restored tran quility on board. It was calm and fine at tho time. About a mouth ago, says a Victo ria dispatch of tho 8th, a man named King assaulted another named Wil son with a slung shot on board the bark Pacific Sloj)e. Wilson has lin gered at tho hospital since aud his dying deposition was taken yester day. Wilson says the cause of tho assault waB tho discovery that King was concerned in tho Phoenix park murders and had shipped under au assumed name. Some eastern wage workers are poorly paid. A recent case in a New York police court showed that one man and two women made in one week 291 shirts and drawers, for which they received the sum total of S7.75. The Cascade division of the North ern Pacific has reached tho eighty fifth mile post and, fifty miles further west is under contract, The work is to bo prosecuted vigorously and im mediately. Chauxoey Depew, of New York, put a good deal of wisdom, political and otherwise, in the follewing: "No man can succeed who thinks ho can retain his friends by favoring his ene mies." The acts of a malicious man aro like a fire that destroys the building where it was set,without serious dam age to the surrounding property. NEW TO-DAY. For Sale. mVO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES J. tn Gray's River : Due timber aud bottom land : three miles from steamboat landing. Fifty acres improved; stables, outhouses, etc. fruit. A splendid chance for a man with a little monev. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. Lost or Stolen. ON JANUARY Sth, 18S. A CENTRE board Whitehall, painted white with green gunwale ; four new knees In the cen ter thwart; four oars, sails masts, and rud der. A reasonable reward will be paid for her return to the undersigned. JAS.TURK. Saturday, Jan. 10th, 1885, At 150 o'clock P. 21. UNDER INSTRUCTIONS I WILL SELL for whom it may concern, at the corner of Concomly and Lafayette streets, in the building known as the Club Saloon, the en tire Bar Fixtures. Bar. Glasses, Liquors, Beer ih kegs, Tables, Chairs, Stoves and Chande liers. Sale, Tositivc : TermsCash. B. S. WORSLEY, Auctioneer, Annual Meeting. TIIE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE X3ARI baldi Packing Co. will hold the annual meeting Wednesday, tho 2Slh or January, 188... at the residence of John T. Sands, As toria, Oregon. By order of CIHS. WICKSTROM. rrcsident. 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, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors In less quantities than, one quart, for a poriod of one year, in the building fronting on Cho namus street and situated on Lot No. c. Block No. 58, In tbe City of Astoria as laid out and recorded byVJobn McClure. R.L.JEFFEEY. Special Auction ate Change of Agency. We have appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and ColIectingAgcnt at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a first-class SEM'IXa MACUIXE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Sir. Morton Headquarters at B. S.WOItSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mf'g Co.. 92 Mormon Street, PortlHiul, Or. COLUMBIA Candy Factory. Net door to Astotia Bakery, where all Orders may be left. The Choicest Candy Made Daily. All Candy manufactured at my establish ment warranted first-class. EI). JACKSON, Prop'r. TleNorteiPacileExpssCo. FURNISHES The Shortest, Quickest ami most Reliable Route between ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS. If vou have Anj thing to Send by Express, Send it by the IVorUicrii Pacific Express Co. Order your Express packages sent to you iy me NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. Prompt Delivery, Low Rates, Satisfaction guaranieeu S.EL3IOKE, Astoria Asent. Important Notice! Oregon Improvement Co. &reat Reanctionin Price of Coal. On and after December 1st until further notico the price at the bunkers will be as louowsior SEATTLE COAX. Clean Domestic per ton, 22 to lbs 7.00 Average Steam " " fi.Oo Screenings " " " 1.00 On hand a constant supply, at market nnes, 01 nrsi-ciass CUMBERLAND. F..A.NOYES.Agent. HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, - - - OKEGOJN milLS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARE OF -- inu aisiers 01 ununiy, is now rcatiy 101 the reception of patients. Private rooms .for the accommodation ol anvdesiriug them. Patients admitted at all houis, day or night. ;iu jiii.-Mciiji iiua caciiuivc iij;iii, evert patient is free to and has the privilege of employing any pnysician tiiey preier. United StatcH Slariiie Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti tled to Free care and attendance at thLslIos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained for United States Marines at the Cus tom liouse. SISTERS OF ClIARITl Stockholders Meeting. THEAXNUALMEETINOOFTHE BRIT ISH America Packing Co., Skeenn. will be held on the 19th dav of January. lSW, at the residence of Gust Holme, at y a. m., for me purpose oi electing uirmors lor lite en sum j car and transacting any o:her busi- nevs mai may come ueiore tin meeting. By order of the president. A. YOrNfi, Secretary Special Sale. milE FINE STOCK OF D. HART IS NOW JL ouen'd at private sale at cost price. It comprises ladies' and gents' furnishing giHMis, cioiimig.eir. d goon enaiicc lor nar gains. I. BERGMAN, Assignee. Stockholders' Meeting. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Stockholders of the British America Packing Co. will be held at the residence of Gust Holmes, Upper Astoria. Oregon, on the 18th of January. ISSS.nt!) a. m for Hip purpose of electing a board of directors for tiie ensuing j car and to transact such other uusmess as may come berore the meeting. By order of the president. A. YOUNG, Secretary. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN VM. Hume's building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. For Rent. A LARGE, FINK STORE ROOM : AI.SO the Second aiJil tllirtl flnnrs In tlm rnr. ner building on Olney and Squemoqna inquire of RUDOLPH BARTH. For Sale. TheUeantiful and Favorably Located BAY VIEW RESTAURANT Isforsaleata bargain, on account of the proprietor's desire to go exst to .see her par ents Inquire at the restaurant or at this umce. Notice to Water Consumers. I WOULD RESPECTFULLY REQUEST that all persons having their water pipes renaireil Ii.ivp tliptn fWpil nmiu.iv en ti... will not freeze and burst, as I will make no ucuucuon on rates in me luturc. ou account Of IllirstfXl nrflYI7An nlnnc AnplnrnntintU.. In regard to tho manner of fixing pipes will uc v;ucciiuiij given oy request. JAS. AV. WELCH. Sup't, For Sale. PINE NINE-ROOMED DWELLING houso with two lots, comer Main and Seventh streets. For further particulars apply at The Astokiax offlce. Executor's Notice. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THE floiintv Pniirf. nf fTlntcnn rnnnt. r gpn. executrix of the last will and testament "' xiiu-. uuuuwm, uecrnseu, an persons hnvinp-rlrilmi nf:iln;t niit o.t-itn n-Su .,- sent them duly verified and with proper vouchers to the undersigned at her resi dence on eiatsop Plains, Clatsop County Oregon, within .six months from this date Decs.is&l. ftlAHliiTXA GOODWIN. 24-5t Executrix. For Rent. TWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR offices : centrally located : annlv at As. tobian office. House to Rent. NINE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inquire Of "W. B. IIEADINGTON. Adler's Crystal Palace Book Store. Carl iLdler, Sole Agent, Astoria. FINE JEWELRY, LADIES' WATCHES, DIAMONDS. Jewels Rich AND RARE. Even thing First Class. All Goods GUARANTEED. We take pleasure Iu Showing Goods the Gout veT; la V. S.S'araJOb erralorvJ Locomotive Engineers Don doctors and other Hallway taca. Ttcj ROCKMFORD Quick-TrainZri llnpnimllM SacSk. Sn JZZMW Wff.- I- i i Hlijili Ul br 1.4V.. Tv ?- liM v.h.wa2S r w josm Snr.mw5r ir 9 Vil fr.UUW WWc VXVI -7 'fcViV iv --jjv jrar JmS 2SYTV. tv-y i$&Ji21l?22b Remember CAUL ADLER'S Crystal Palace. BarpetsI Carpets! Carpets. We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAKPETS 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. Carpets ithin the next four weeks, and to tne possibility 01 .uouijc uncicrHOiu oy IN Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall he pleased to receive a can tor inspection wncuier you purcuase or not. CHAS. HEILBORN. New Establishment! W PmiOESH FURNITURE, Carpets, Matting, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. 11. Da BUISSON, 3Ianager. Of either sex admitted to tbo PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE On any week-day of tho year. The College Journal, containing in formation of the course of study, rates or tuition, board, examination, etc., and cuts of plain and ornamental penman ship, free. Address, A. P. ARMSTRONG, Lock Box 104. Portland, Ok. ars'In tcriting, phase mention thts paper. Assignee's Notice. INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTIIE STATE of Oregon, for Clatsop County, In the matter of the assignment of "Win. House man, insolvent : Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed assignee of the estate of said Win. Houseman, an Insolvent person, and all persons having claims against said estate aro hereby notified to present the .same to the undersigned at his place or business, in Astoria, Oregon, duly verified as required by law, within three months froin the flrst publishing of this no tice. ISAAC BERGMAN-, Assignee of the estate of Win Houseman. Astoria, Or.. Dec. IS, 1SS1. Assignee's Notice. "RTOTICE IS HEREBY' GIVEN THAT THE i- undersigned has been appointed the as signee ot the estate of Banger & Johnson, nnd all persons having claims against said firm are hereby notified to present the same duly certified to the underslened. at his of flce. hi Astoria, Oregon, within three months from this date, Dec 27th, lgSt. J. H.D.GRAY. T. G. RAWLINGS, Wholesale'and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried MJTS. CANDIES.DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Cijrars and Tolmcco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St. Dissolution of Partnership. "JVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TOE -Li partnership heretofore existing be tween Benrman & Berrv is this dav ills- solved by mutual consent, A. W. Berry re- iinug irora tne iirm. wno wm couect ail bills due and settle all accounts of tho late firm. ISAAC BERGMAN. A W. BERRY. Astoria, Oregon, December 31st, 1831. Furnished Rooms to Let, WW. OR WITHOUT BOARD. Enquire Of MRS. E. C, HQLDEN. Gold and Silver WATCHES ware, EXACTING , , sEWcrrancy uiocks EBONY, Ormolu and Crystal. cognUnt Ornaments and Prc- aa THE BEST-SOlJ - ox InDrindDal uus atones. dUeitown3 r exclnstTo Thprifwp.st.ind most itSS&LVZ&S Eleeaut Designs In Jewelers), wltiio iiiUYiarrsaij. JEWELRY, "We are determined to dispose of our stock of that end offer special Inducements, precluding any 01 oar tjompomors. THE FURNISHING GOODS, Pictures, Mirrors, ASTORIA Best BREAD in the City, Ocst CAIIES, Best CAKES and PASTRY, Best ICE CREAM, Finest OrnamcBtal Work to Order, ED. JACKSON. Wood for Sale. Good Dry Vine Maple and Fir. Vine Maple, S3 75 per cord : S4 09 delivered Fir, - - 3 00 " ' 3 CO Leave ordois with Dan Murray, at D.L. BECK & SONS. HAS RETURNED. JJP. liEATIIEHS HAS RETURNED and is ready to turn out some line fish ing boats for tho river. Shop on the beach between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. CUHARD STEAMSHIP LINE. WE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A great reduction In rates over the above well known line. Parties desiring to go to curuuu, or wismng 10 sena tor inenas in the old country will find it to their advan tage to purchase tickets over the Cunard line. Tickets Issued by us good from any part of "Europe to Astoria. BOZORTH & JOHNS, Agents. Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt & Ferchen's. R. II. LEATHERS. Assignee's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has been appointed assign ee of the estate of D. Hart, an Insolvent debtor. All creditors of said estate aro no tified to present their claims against said es tates, under oath, to me, within three months at tho oflQce of F. p. Winton, In the city of Astoiia, Clatsop county, Oregon. ISAAC BERGMAN, Assignee. Dec 27th, 1S&. Notice To The Public. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT T wlU not be responsible, for any debts contracted by my wife. JOHN DOUGLAS. Astoria Dec, 3ist,l$$i. -TIIE FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables, -AT- Corner Benton and Opposite Custom TER apply to the Captain, or to FRANK L. PARKER'S ALL AT Low Down Prices ! 1 MJmjx' 1- ' JJMiBPM-1"! John iL. Montgomery, DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for filagee Stoves and Eanges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on band. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, -GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chcnnmns Street, Next to C It. Parker's Store. aSTORXA. ... OREQOST. THE NEW MODEL imtff l A FUIiI, STOCK jr. OLSEX. J. QUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSpX. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEAJL.EKS IN FURNITURE Ss BEDDIISTG Corner Slain and WqiiCHioqua Streets, Astoria, Oresen. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNQS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITORD. ATX KIIHDS OF FUTCIMTUKE REPAIREI AND VARHISITCD. Builders Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit the Times. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. C..H. Bain & Cos Steam Planing Mill and Sash Factory Boat Buildings a Specialty. New Year's Goods AT I. J. ARVOLD'S A BIG STOCK OF ETJBBEES, WINTER BOOTS ANB SHOES. AT I. J. AUVOLD'S, Sign of The Golden Shoe. Carnahan. & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTJHtS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GEHEBAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA. ..-- OREGON ET Chenamus Streets, House Square. STEAMER GLARJ PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR II. IS. PARSER. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORTA ONLY OF AGEttT (JALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y M WILL BE PLEASED. E. R. HAWES 13 also agent for the And other flrst-class 5i07es. Furnace 'Work. Stoam Pit tings, etc.. a specialty AIRWAYS ON HAND. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO FOAlffl & STHS. A FULL LINK OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in'Rear of Store. Hartare ail Slip Ctallerj VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALERS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Yarnisli, Binacl&Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, , . Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewing Machines, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc. For Sale. I OFFER FOR SALE, THE STOCK, GOOD will, and fixtures ol the Cigar and Fancy Goods Store of Wm. Houseman. A man meaning business can make a good bargain. ISAAC BERGMAN. Assignee, V