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en fa gaiUt Jtoviau. ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY. -JANUARY 11, 1885 THE PANAMA CANAL AND ITS CLIMATIC RESULTS. Considerable has been -written on tho possible results of the Panama canal upon the ocean currents, and its likely effect upon tlio olimato of tho Pacific coast. Dr. 3L O. Baldwin, in tho Review of Science for December, has an ar ticle on this topic, in -which he says that the attention of tho -whole civ ilized world is, and deservedly so, di rected at the present time to this great work and the benefits to com merce and civilization which will ro snlt therefrom. "It is not the purpose,' the writer adds, 4to treat of these, but to direct attention to the possible physical changes upon the earth's surface which may be brought along by the completion of this canal." "The surface of tho ocean on the Pacific side of the isthmus is about fifteen feet higher than it is on tho Atlantic. This elevation of the waters of the Pacific above those of the Atlantic is maintained, it is prob able, by the peculiar direction of the Pacific ocean currents, which, while they carry forward to this point very great bodies of water, impede, and to a great extent obstrnct, their return. The consequence of this must bo that upon the completion of the canal, which is to be, it is understood, a tide water canal, there will bo created a current from the west eastward, through the isthmus. "The length of the canal will bo about thirty-three miles, consequent ly there will result a fall approaching closely six inches per mile. Tho pres sure of so great a body of -water as is found in the Pacific will give to this curront in the canal a much greater rapidity than will exist in the current of a stream wherein wo have the same degree of inclination. The result of tbis will be that the shores and bot tom of the canal will bo rapidly cut away. "Now let us consider briefly the enrrents of the ocean. There exists iu the Pacific Ocean the great Japan ese current, which sweeps from the coast of Japan northward, and is di vided upon the Aleutian Islands, on the coast of Alaska, a portion passing through Behring Straits and a por tion finding its way down tho western coast of the continent as far south as Central America, where it is deflected westwardly to join and again return with the currents fromihe South Pa cific which are diverted from Aus tralia and tho Philippine Islands and form a current which passes directly eastward to the Isthmus of Panama. This current in its passage eastward is joined by yet other curronts from tho great South Pacific currents which sweep up the west coast of South America, and together these form the great equatorial counter current, and tho entire force of this mighty stream is broken and expend ed upon tho western shores of the Isthmus. "It is au evident condition that these ocean currants are directed in their courso by the coast barriers with which they aro brought in con tact. If then these barriers are by any means removed or changed, there will result a corresponding change in the direction of the currents. "Wo have then this conditien: with the waters of the Pacific already at a considerable elevation above those of the Atlantic, a current from the -west eastward seems inevitable, and with tho added force which will bo thrown in by the currents from Iho Pacific, the canal must bo rapidly worn away until it is probable a considerable portion of tho isthmus will have been destroyed, and tho great Pacific cur rent, the force of which is now ex pended upon the western shores of tho isthmus, -will find its way through into tho Gulf and be joined to the Gulf stream. Should this be the result, we can only expect that the great thermal currents from the Pacific, which havo heretofore so greatly modified the cli mate of our Pacific coast, -will under go a change in their directions, and the great body of heated waters, find ing its way through the isthmus, will pass northward -with tho Gulf stream along our Atlantic coast until it is directed upon the coast of Newfound land, and, crossing tho Atlantic, it passes the shores of Great Britain and Iceland, expending itself, aud upon the frigid shores of northwest ern Europe will carry with it an ele vation of temperature which will modify to a great extent tho climate of those regions. "It" is a well kuown fact that an extended .portion of the Arctic world has been at some time habitable and inhabited. This is shown by tho finding bo frequently the remains of tropical plants and animals in the far north. It is equally known that great convulsions of nature have taken place whereby continents and oceans and ocean currents have been changed, and theso conditions have brought about these great changes in climates. It cannot, then be consid ered an unreasonable hypothesis, that the results which have followed natu ral causes shall also succeed artificial means when tho elements necessary are at hand. "Permit a digression, to direct at tention to the fact, as has been indi cated above, that the current of this canal will bo such that in the course of time it will result in the destruc tion of a considerable portion of the isthmus. In that case the canal com pany -will find a difficulty in making tho investment a source of profit, as the canal will soon have overreached their boundaries, and will become a public highway, a great waterway for the shipping of the world." NEW TO-DAY. Notice. OArrAIX "WILLIAM ROSS, OF THE British bark Abbey Cowpcr, will iro eecd to Shoalwater bay on Monday, the 12th Inst, ami there make arrangement to sell to the highest bidder the wreck and wreck age of the British Bark Abbey Coinicr. also of two life-boats and a ship's gig, now lving at Nort h Cove, Toke roint. w. T. Astoria Bakery AND Columbia Candy Factory. Ed. Jackson, Proprietor. BUY DIRECT OF THE MANITFACITRKR and Bate HIoiicj". French Mixed Creams, 30ctsperlb Plain Canaies and Taflys 20 " Bread, Pies and Cakes delivered every day. Ornamental work for Weddings and Parties. Best Ice Cream at reasonable prices Cheapest and best place in town. Don't forget the place ; Chenamus St. near the FostofUce. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Pluta Gas and Steam Fitters All work warranted and estimates given Full stock Iron and Lead Pipe. Bath Tubs, Water Closets and Gas Fixtures. Chimney Pipe, cheaper than Brick. Jobbing promptly attended to. Comer Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon, Notice. ritHE PAHTY WHO BOUC.IIT THE BAC m. gago belonging to Thomas Bolaud, at the auction sale at the Parker Houh, will please call at the Bay City Exchange. C. EVENSON. Lost or Stolen. ON JANUARY 8TH, 16S5, A CEN'TEIt board Whitehall boat, painted white with green gunwale ; four new knees in the center thwart ; four oars, sails masts, and rudder. A reasonable reward will be paid for her return to the undersigned. JAS.TURK. Stockholders' Meeting. milE ANNUALMEETING OFTHE BRIT JL Ish America Packing Co., Skena. will be held on the 19th day of January, l&Sj, at the residence of (Just Holmes, at u a. si., for the purpose of electing directors for the en suing year and transacting any other busi ness that may come before the meeting. By order of the president. A. YOl'XO, Secretary. Special Sale. milE FINE STOCK OF D. HABT IS NOW JL offered at private .sale at cost price. It comprises ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, clothing, etc A good chance for bar gains. I. BEIIGMAN, Assignee. Stockholders7 Meeting. milE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE X Stockholders of the British America Packing Co. will be held at the residence of Gust Holmes, Upper Astoria. Oregon, on the 18th of January. 1885. at 3 A. m.. for the purpose of electing a board of directors for tne ensuing year and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting. By order of tne president. A. YOUNG, Secretary. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN WM. Hume's building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. For Rent. A LARGE, FINK STORE ROOM; ALSO the second and third floors in the cor ner building on Olney and Squemoqua streets. Inquire of ItUDOLPH BART1L For Sale. mWO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES X on Gray's River : lino timber and bottom land : three miles from steamboat landing. Fifty acres improved : stables, outhouses, etc.. fruit. A splendid chance for a man with a little innnev. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. Annual Meeting. milE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GARI X baldl Packing Co. will hold the annual meeting Wednesday, the 28th of January, 18, at the residence of John T. Sands, As toria, Oregon. By order of CIIAS. "VYICKSTROXI, President, 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 lass quantities than one quart, for a period of one year, in the building fronting on Che namus street and situated on Lot No. C, Block No. 53, in the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McCIure. R.L.JEFFERY. For Rent. TWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR ofllces : centrally located : apply at As tobiax office. Assignee's Notice. ftTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JL1 undersigued has been appointed assign ee of the estate of D. Hart, an insolvent dpbtor. All creditors of said estate are no tified to present their claims against said es tate, under oath, to me, within three months at the office of F. D. Winton, in the city of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon. ISAAC BERGMAN, Assignee. Dec 27th, 1884. HUM nni 1 VGA AT LAST. AND Smites foil His Best Girl ! His Stylish Appearance Did it. No wender: ho gets all his clothes made at M. D. KANT'S Clothing Emporium. There you can find the finest assortment of Cloth, Cassimeres and Tweeds. Also, tho best slock r ready-made CLOTH ING, for Men, Youths and Boys. FURNISHING GOODS in the grandt assortment. The be-a of BOOTS and SHOES. Hats and Caps, Trunks and Valises. Prices are Down to Bedrock To suit the times. Call and see M. D. KANT, The Boss Merchant Tailor and Clothier. Ship Captains can get their supping here on very favorable terms The NortliernPacifiG Express Co. FURNISHES Tltc Shortest, Quickest and most Reliable Route between ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS. If vou have Am thing to Send by Express, Send it by tho Il'orlltcru Pacific EAfircss Co. Order your Express packages sent to jou by the NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. Prompt Delivery, Ixnv Rates, Satisfaction gimrauteed S. LLMORE. Astoria Ajrcnt. Hipoilanf Notice! Oregon improvement Co. MRetatiom Price of Coal. On and after December lstf until further notice the price at the bunkers will be as lonows lor SEATTIK COAL. Clean Domestic per ton. 2210 lbs $7.03 Acragc Steam o.Oo screenings -j.oo On hand a constant supply, at market rates, of first-class CUMBERLAND. E. A. NO YES. Agent. HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, OKKCON THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARE OF the Sisters of Chanty, Is now ready foi the reception of patients. Private rooms for the accommodation ot auydcsiriug them. Patients admitted at all houis.day or night. No physician has exclusive right, even patient Is free to and has the prHIIegeof employing any phy.slcla:i they prefer. United States 3Isrii:c Seamen who nav Hosnital Duus. art onti tied to Free care aud attendance at this Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained lor United States Marines at the Cus tom House. SI8TK11S OK CilAltm For Sale. The Beautiful and Favorably Located BAY VIEW RESTAURANT la for sale at a bargain, on account of the proprietor's desire to go east to see her par ents Inquire at the restaurant or at tills omce. Notice to Water Consumers. T WOULD RESPECTFULLY REQUEST JL that all persons having their wa'er pipes repaired have them fixed properly so they will not freeze and burst, as I will make no deduction on rates in the future, on account of burstcd or frozen pipes. Any information in regard to the manner of fixing pipes will uu ciieennuy given oy request. JAS. W. WELCH. Sup'r. For Sale. FINE NINE-ROOMED DWEI.LING house with two lots, comer Main and Seventh streets. For further particulars appiy auiiE astoriax omce. Executor's Notice. HAVING REEN APPOINTED BY THE County Court of Clatsop Countv, Ore gon, executrix or the last will and tes'tament or Thos. Goodwin, deceased, all persons having claims against said estate will pre sent them duly verified and with proper voucners 10 me unaersigneu at ner resi dence on Slatson Plains. Clatson Countv. Oregon, within six months from this date, MARIETTA GOODWIN. 2I-5t Executrix. ffi 7mm r fH :, Wr In V3 Aw Ad let's Crystal Palace Book Store. Carl Adler, Sole Agent, Astoria. OCfClSrtFORD FINE JEWELRY, LVDIES' WATCHES, DIAMONDS, Jewels Rich AND RARE. Even thing FIrt Class. All Goods guick-Traln unequauea the V S. Heax: Snr- r: In C CIWKAM'KKD. We take pleasure S. Kami Ob Mrratory.bJ I.ocoxnotiTe Knttf nfcnt Oon- riueJors ami other In Showing Good Hallway ucs. They 'EflPHBBiRRIflHlH: ISsayT- &. .MW.' i ir 9 T3I 5S?i mv s vr -1 . j x. wv vii. k. rs . 'v.o.z-jiv Kfe&f 2$ST'. TS-JVW SSSSXtt I &S40 Bemember CARL ADLER'S Crystal Palace. Carpels! Carpets! Carpets We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CARPETS ever oiTered for sale iu 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 within the next four weeks, and to the possibility oi licnic unueraoiu uy any oi our vjompeiuors. IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very REST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall he pleased to receive n call for inspection whether you purchase or not. CHAS. HEILBORN. How tola mmiiw Fii NiTURE, FURNISHING GOODS, larpefs, Malting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURTURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. fozS Of either sex admitted to tho PORTLAND BUSINESS COIiEGE On any wreck-day of the voir. Tho College Journal, containing in formation of the course of study, rates of tuition, board, examination, etc., and cuts of plain and ornamental penman ship, free. Address. A. F. ARMSTRONG, Lock Rex 104. ror.TLANP, Or. ttSr In writing, plecue mention this paper. Assignee's Notice. IXTIIECIRCUITCOURTOFTIIESTATE of Oregon, for Clatsop County, In the matter of the assignment or Wm. House man, insolvent : Xoticc is hcrchy given that the under signed ha heen appointed assignee of the estate of said Win. Houseman, an insolvent person, and all persons having claims ajpiinstsaid estate are hereby notified to present the same to the undersigned at his place of business In Astoria, Oregon, duly verified as required by law, within three months from the first publishing of this no tice. ISAAC RERGMAN", Assignee of the estate of Win. Houseman. Astoria, Or.. Dec. 1S.1SS1. Assignee's Notice. NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN' THAT THE undersigned has been appointed the as fclgnee of the estate of Dancer & Johnson, and all persons having claims against said firm arc hereby notified to present the same duly certified to the undersigned, at his of fice, iu Astoria, Oregon, within three months from this date, Dec 27th, 1SSJ. J. II. D. GRAY. T. G. RAWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried PRUITS. .NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Cigars and Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squomoqua St. Dissolution of Partnership. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TTIE partnership heretofore existing be tween Bergman & Berry Is this day dis solved by mutual consent, A. W. Berry re tiring from the firm, who will collect all bills due and settle all accounts of the late firm. ISAAC BERGMAN. A. W. BERRY. Astoria, Oregon, December 31st, l&Si. Furnished Rooms to Let, W ith or wrrnouT board. n iinqulre of MRS. . C, HOLDEN. Gold and Silver WATCHES ware, EXACTING , . swv -....- rannv i.iiihkv: Wca 3P?fc. cuxjji i , Ormolu and Crystal. eocnlied Ornaments and Prc u TUB BEST.Sold o. InDriadDM ciuos aioncs. clUes&toTrcs br exclnslTo Tli(n-wM:trini1 most. jEasras Klev?.?s'L;"sln i run w&naaiT. JEWELRY. We arc determined to dispose of our stock of that end offer special Inducements, precluding blishment! II. Du BUISSON, Manager. Christmas Presents FOR TOUKG AVTD OtD. THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE Nlckle riated, Spring Steel Bottom and Steel Clamp. The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE, Wooden Bottom and Leather Straps. Tho best and only practically scientific skates. Elegant in finish. Will turn a three loot circle and all tho wheels rest square on the Moor. Wheels with babbit metal boxes. The leading skates in all the prin cipal Rinks. Bicycles and Tricycles. OSBORN & ALEXANDER. Sole Atrents. Mechanics Tools. Hardware and Machinery. ere Jiancei st., opp. raiace notei. San Francisco, Send for free catalogue and price list Wood for Sale. Good Dry Vine Maple and Fir. Vine Maple, S3 75 per cord : $1 03 delivered Fir, - - 3 00 " 3 50 Leave orders with Dan Murray, at D.L.BEOK&SONS. HAS RETURNED. JI. IiEA.TIIEKS HAS BETURNED and is ready to turn out some fine fish ing boats for the 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 Europe, or wishing to send for friends In the old country will find it to their advan tage to purchaso tickets over tho Cunard line. Tickets issued by us good from any part of Europe to Astoria. BOZORTII& JOHNS, Agents. Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Buiit. Shop over Arndt & Ferchen'a. IS. HI. IE.1TIIERS. fMjm illtjilt Notice To The Public. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I will not ho responsible for any debts contracted by my wife. JOHN DOUGLAS. Astoria Dec. 31st, 15Si. -THE F1NEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables, -AT- Corner Benton and Opposite Custom TER apply to the Captain, or to Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for fllagee Stoves and Eanges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on band. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. FRANK L PARKER'S ALL AT Low Down Prices PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptlyon Reasonable Terms. Chenamus Street, IVext toC L Parker's Store. ASTORIA. - OREGON. THE NEW MODEL BiMii MmwmiMHmmw m HlillSlr ' A FUIiIi STOCK M.OT.9EX. J. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON-. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 52 BEDDING Corner 3Iain and 8quenioqna Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AHD TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stoclr. PEICES AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL APrORD. ATX KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AND VARNISHED. Builders Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit the Times. PLANS AXD ESTIMATES FOENISHED. C. H. Bain & Go.'s Steam Planing Mill and Sash Factory Boat Buildin? a Specially. New Year's Goods AT I. J. ARVOLD'S A BIG STOCK OF ETJBBEES, WINTER BOOTS AND SHOES. AT I. J, AKVOLD'S, Sign of The Golden Shoe. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTEBS AND WHOLESALE AND HKTAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - - OREGON a a Chenamus Streets, House Square. m iiiiih urn STKX3VER MM PARRI511 ben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK II. B. PABKEK. onfgomery, llWRR O.AK TtT? TTAM TV AS. mo r yyWT TORIA ONLY OF m r . BAWEm. gg . -, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y ' WiLL BE PLEASED. E. R. HAWKS is also agent for Vi- Diet patent (Mif Stove And other first-class Scenes. Fnrnnco "Work. Stoam Tit tlnSs. etc. n specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. FOR Finest Groceries, GO TO FOABD & STOKES. A FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished In'Rear of Store. Mware and Ship Chanillery VAN DUSEN & CO., DEALERS 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, Faints and Oils Groceries, etc. For Sale. I OFFER FOR SALE. THE STOCK, GOOD will, and fixtures of the Cigar and Fancy rSnnria RtnT nf Wm TTnnqAmnn. A man meaning business can make a cood bargain. i m 13AAU UiiliUJOAD. Assignee,