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ASTORIA, OHEGON:
WEDNESDAY .
-JANUARY U, 18S5
GJIANT TWO YEARS AGO.
VAKDEKBiiiT believes, as does every
one elBe, that General Grant "was as
ignorant of "Ward's true business as
an unborn child, and he tells a story
abont the visit which. General Grant
and bis son made only ten days be
fore tbe failure to the brown-stone
palace erected by Henry Villard.
This honse cost Yillard about a mill
ion and it -was turned over to the com
pany and offered for sale. Young
Grant actually went through it with
the general ten days before the crash
with a view to buying, and discussed
in a very pompous manner with Vil
lard's lawyers, who now hold the
property, the proposed tsrms of sale.
When we come to remember the kind
of business done by the firm of Grant
& Ward this story is not at all im
probable, for the general and his sons
reasonably believed that they had
struck a gold mine, and that while
the receipts amounted as yet only
to a few hundred thousand dol
lars a year, there might be
millions before long. General
Grant had been for two years
drawing money from the firm of
Grant &. Ward at the rale of $8,000 a
month. A man with such an income
might consider almost any house
within his means, especially as this
income was derived from a very tri
fling investment of money, and would,
of course, bo much larger as the years
rolled on. Young Grant proposed at
the same lime, that as there are sev
eral other suporb houses built on the
same plan as Yillard's, the series fac
ing on a court, it might bo well to
buy them all, so that each member
of the Grant family might have a
home there. The purchase was never
made, and young Grant now makes a
living by raising roses in some green
houses out at ATorristown and celling
them to lhc New York florists. Ho
was a good customer of the florists
during the two j-ears that the fun
lasted, and thought nothing of spend
ing 500 upon the flowers for an
evening reception. Ho is getting
some of his money back now. Of
courso thpre is no real danger of Gen.
Grants treasures ever being taken
from him. There are too many
shrewd lawyers and rich friends for
such a thing to bo possible.
A oase of general interest to busi
ness men and to railroad companies
has recently been decided by an Ohio
court. A business firm brought suit
against the Lake Shore Bailroad be
cause they were required to pay, and
did pay, on the shipmout of 5S,833
barrels of oil over that road, $5,550
more than tho Standard Oil Conipanj
paid tho same road during the same
time for a transportation of tho same
quanlitv between the same points.
Tho court held that railway compan
ict being established for the beitcfit
of the public, the public have a right
to their use as such on terms of
equality and without unfair discrim
ination, aud that in this case there
was such discrimination in favor of
the Standard Oil Company; that the
plaintiffs were entitled to recover the
excess which they had paid, with
interest from the date of payment
A verdict was rendered accordingly.
By this precedent established, it is
not held that all discriminations are
unlawful, but thit in this particular
case the discrimination was unjust
and illegal, or in other words that a
railroad company may not combine
with a great business concern to
crush out fair competition on the
part of other concerns.
Gexeratj Butler has brought suit
against the Boston Herald, claiming
$25,000 damages for tho publication of
an article which purported to come
from one of the crew of the steam
er Mount Vernon, claiming that
General Butler caused the arrest of
the captain of the transport Missis
sippi, while the vessel was on tho
way to Ship Island from Hampton
Roads, because he would not put
into Hatteras Inlet, and that in conse
quence of his arrest and assumption
of her command by Butler, the Missis
sistypi went ashoro and was dam
aged, aud the Mount Vernon went to
her relief. The allegations are denied
by Gonoral Butler.
General Grant has received" a let
ter from P. T. Barnum offering him
$100,000 for tho privilege of exhibit
ing the unique and valuable trophies
presented to Grant m different parts
of the world. He will give the gen
eral a proportion of the profits and
assume all risk, and givo bonds for
$500,000 for their safe return.
The dotal arrivals at San Prancisco
during 1881, from foreign and eastern
ports,- were 727 vessels of 825,000 tons.
OMhese 416 were American of 429,319
tone.
MUNICIPAL
POLITICS
Jf.-i.Y3.
IX GEH-
A striking feature of the German
municipal system is its entire inde
pendence of national politics. No
issues but those arising out of mu
nicipal questions are allowed to influ
ence the city elections. Every male
inhabitant twenty-four years of age
has a right to vote on muncipal ques
tions, provided that he has his own
household and is not dependent on
father or mother; that he has not re
ceived alms from the public funds
within twelve years; that ho has paid.
all municipal dues; that he occupies a
house or pursues a trade with two
employes; that he pays an income tax
or a class tax. Under one or another
of these five conditions all industri
ous persons in the city are included.
That all votes should count equally is
regarded as unbusinesslike. The ar
rangement adopted to meet this point
of view is this: Voters were divided
into three classes, each of which
elects one-third of the city council.
To the first class are assigned so many
of the largest taxpayers as pay one-
third of the taxes assessed; to the
second so many as in the aggregate
pay the second third of the taxes; to
the third class belongs all not in
cluded in the first anl second. Each
of the three classes elects forty-two
members of the council, its influence
upon questions of finance being kept
in strict equality with its tax pay
ments. The city council of Berlin
has long been conspicuous for the
educational and financial standing of
its members. Election to it is ac
counted an honor to which the ablest
men of the city aspire.
In a suit brought by a Brooklyn
lady against a firm of grocers, to re
cover $50,000 for being poinsoned by
muriate of zino in a can of tomatoes,
Judge Brown holds that a good cause
of action lies in negligently labeling a
can of poisoned fruit as good and
wholesome, and selling it according
to the label.
Tiie Chicago Herald thinks that
"the man who refuses to work at low
wages will soon bo followed by the
man willing to work at any wages
Dull times can always be made duller
by those who will not work except
when they please, how they please
and what wages they pleaso.''
The News thinks the way io cir
cumvent extortionate landlords in
Portland, is for the assessor to assess
the property at the valuation placed
upon it by the owner who extorts
from fifteen to fifty per cent from his
tenant. It is a poor rule that works
only one way.
.
In view of the fact that Oregon
wheat is selling in tho greatest city
of the world for one shilling and three
pence per quarter more than Califor
nia wheat, the Oregonian thinks that
we shall probably hear no more at
present about giving up raising wheat
in Oregon.
Tags with the words "When I am
full take mo home' printed on them,
and a blank lined off for the name
and address of the wearer, were sold
on the streets of Philadelphia to tho
young dudes of that city, day before
New Year's.
The interesting question whether
Jeff Davis was or was not a traitor.
came up in tho senate last Monday
and occasioned "a heated debate."
There appears to be a difference of
opinion in congress concerning the
matter.
BetjVa Lockwood Las sent a peti
tion to congress asking that the bal
lots cast for her at tho late presiden
tial election, be counted.
Gkrmakt and Eussia have informed
France they are not propared to join
in the guarantee for a new English
policy.
Since the cessation of placer min
ing in California, salmon are again
ascending the rivers of the interior.
NEW TO-DAY.
PARKER HOUSE
ASTORIA, OHEGON.
This House has been newly furnished, refit
ted and renovated throughout, and Is
FIrHt-CIass In All Respects.
RATES : From 81 50 to S2 50, per day.
according to room.
Special Rates for Steady Boarders
Tills is the best Family Hotel In the City.
Fine Sample Boom for Commercial Trav
elers, on the ground floor. Also a first-class
Barbershop connected with the house.
Free Coach to and from all .Steamships
and River Boats.
J. H, CLOSE, Frop'r.
FREE TO F. A. M. IWet3fal Enmrlnr cftfl-
ict of Svmb-.il & rcrcUy dlicorc;r4 i Ancxt
jiouDuiin jiunou ma socio Atstnea ; juts h
1!? lln.trxna CiUIocb of Mwnic buckt acd
coods with bottom vricci. AUoan cfrrof nt-liii
bn. tip 10 r. A. M. KEDDINO A CO.
M&tcnic Pnblehers and Manufacturers 731 Broad
way. Kw York,
fyy
Notice to Water Consumers.
I WOULD RESPECTFULLY REQUEST
that all persons having their waier 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 bursted or frozen pipes. Any information
in regard to the manner of fixing pipes will
be cheerfully given by request.
JA8.W. WELCH.
Sup't.
NEW TO-DAY.
Spcia
Auction
ale
For Account of Whom it 3Iay Concern
Friday1 Jan, 16th, at A. ifl.
On the 0. R. & X- Co.'s Dock,
I will sell at Public Auction, for Cash,
to the Highest Bidders,
One Thousand Sacks of Wheat
M.irc or Les.
This wheat is slightly damaged by
water, but much of it can be rendered
as serviceable as ever.
It will be sold in lots to accommo
date purchasers.
H C. IEO WK..
AilctloiH'er.
WHO WINS THE PRIZE?
POTATO MATCH.
There will be a Potato Match at the Skat
ins Rink, next
Saturday Evening. Jan. 1 7th.
Competitors will pleao enter by THURS
DAY, the 15th.
Boys under sixteen not allowed to com
pete. Admissien:
For Cents without Skates. - - 23cts
For Gents with Skates. - r 2-"cts
Indies with or without Skates - acts
Ther? will be MuMc if available.
Prize on exhibition at New York Novelty
Store.
G. W. & A. K. KOSS.
Proprietors aud Managers.
SENT PEEE OF 0HAEGE.
H. C. F. KOCH & SON,
6th Atc and 20th St., Xeir York City,
will issue on or about March loth and send
FREE to any address their
FASHION CATALOGUE
For Spring and Summer, 1885.
Keautifullv illustrated with litliorrniphlc
Fashion Plates and about 2.0C0 wood engrav
ings; a eonmlet guide for all Ladies',
Gents'. Children's and Infants' wear.
Housekeeping doods ; Milliner, etc.
This firm does the largest and mesi eatN
factory catologuc trade in this country.
Thoy list all goods at their New York
store price which aro acknowledged
lower t!i an tlio r any other
honse In the XJiiKctlSmtrK.
They receive back and refund the money
for all goods not desired, excepting those
made to order and so classed in their book.
They guarantee all article exactly as
represented, ami have earned 'or themsrlves
an unequalled reputation Tor fair aud honest
dealing.
MUSLIN, CAMBRIC AND FINE
UNDERWEAR A SPECIALTY.
OEASjEKS MliouM hciid f.r heir
Special IMscoiint Ijtst to
the Trade.
1885.
INTEREST
Will be allowed
On Time Deposits.
Drafts on all the Leading Cities.
Wm. T. Coleman & Co.
S. EJiJlOKK,
Manager R inking Department.
Astoria, Oregon.
Imporiajpofice!
Oregon Improvement Co.
MRetatiomPriceofCoal.
On and after December 1st until further
notice the price at the bunkers will be as
follows for
SEATTLE COAL.
Clean Domestic per ton. 2240 lbs $7.o0
Average ieam . c.00
Screenings " " " . ... 4.00
On hand a constant supply, at market
rates, of flrbt-class
CUMBERLAND.
E.A.XOYKS.Agent.
The NorthernPaciflGEipress Co.
FURNISHES
The Shortest, Quickest and most
Reliable Route between
ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS.
If you have Anything to Send by Express,
Send It by the
IVorlhern Pacific Express Co.
Order your Express packages sent to you
by the
NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS CO.
rrompt Delivery, Low Rates, Satisfaction
guaranteed
S.EI.1IORE, Astoria Ascnt.
Wheeler & Kipp,
PRACTICAL
Plmta Gas ai Steam Fitters
All work warranted and estimates plven
Full stock Iron and Lead Pipe. Rath Tubs.
aier uioseis ana uas fixtures, uminney
Pipe, cheaper than Brick.
Jobbing promptly attended to.
Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets,
Astoria, Oregon,
For Sale.
TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES
on Gray's River : fine timber and bottom
land : three miles from steamboat landing.
Fifty acres improved ; stables, outhouses,
eta. fruit. A splendid chance for a man
with a little munev.
Apply to FERDLNAND HANSEL on the
premises.
For Rent.
TWO FRONT ROOMS : SinTABLE FOR
offices : centrally located : apply at As
tohiax office.
Furnished Rooms to Let,
WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD.
Enquire of Mks. E. C, HOLDEN.
Adier's Crystal Palace Book Store,
Carl iLdler, Sole iLgent, Astoria.
FIXE ROCKlSlFORD Gold and Silver
j e w b l k y, niCk.Trainr WATCHES WARE,
LIDIES' WATCHES, jneqUaUed
DIAMONDS,
Jewels Rich
AND RARE.
nventlihiir First- Kfflr1
('lavs. All Goods coast Sur-
vev: In
ni'imtncn S. Naval
. Tatory:by
WYt:iko nlensure Engineers Oon-
i.. ci.....!.... -.1j Jnetorsan.lotbPr
in tuning ....- EaUwoymen. They
JByjfK -fr ilfl ?S jC.
Mil m AS M. ..n-r Li.-k
lfe5 lr $ 'Si l.m
Hl 4v WHFi
ar l
Remember CARL ADLER'S
Carpets! Carpets! G
Wc beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CARPETS 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. We are determined to dispose of our stock of
Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding
the possibility of B elite Undersold by any or our Competitors.
IN TIIE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall be pleased
to receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or not.
OHAS. HEILBORN.
w Establishment!
mm
FURNITURE, FURNISHING
A - .." PI"
amfiis man n? r rt rns
. ....ll...j;
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Clienaiiius and Hamilton Sts. H. J)r BU1SSOX, Manager.
Aky(ytezt
Of either sex admitted to the
PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE
On anv week-day of the vear.
The 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. P. ARMSTRONG,
Lock Rex 104. Portland, Ok.
C3"fn trriinj;, pZic mention thit paper.
Assignee's Notice.
TtTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned has been appointed the as-
signee of the estate of Banger & Johnson,
and all persons having claims agaiust said
firm are hereby notified to proeut the same
dulv certified to the undersigned, at his of
fice, in Astoria, Oregon, within three months
from this date, Dec. 27th, ISSt.
J. H.D.GRAY.
T. G. RAWLINGS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried
jb'JbLTTITS.
NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC.
Fine Cigars and Tobacco.
Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St.
9AHST ax.a.xt'E"s
HOSPITAL,
ASTORIA,
OKEGOS
THIS INSTITUTION. UNDER CARE OF
tho Sisters of Chanty, Is now ready foi
the reception of patients.
Private rooms for the accommodation of
any desiring them.
Patients admitted at all houi s, day or night.
No physician has exclusive right, every
patient is free to and has tho privilege of
employing any physician they prefef.
United States Marine
Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti
tled to Free care and attendance at this Hos
pital durlngslckness. Permits must be ob
tained for United States Marines at the Cus
tom House.
SlSTEItS Or ClIABTTT
Notice.
rUHE
PROGRESSIVE
LAND AND
X Building Association will hbld Its regu
lar annual meeting on tbe second Saturday,
the 14th day of February, 18S5, at 7 o'clock
r. m.. In Liberty Hall.
, Wm.B.M'EWAN,
Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon, January l?th,
1855.
CAHUi inu r- n,
service rancy oiuuks
EBONY,
Ormolu and Crystal.
CJK3IS,
coktiIxM Ornaments and Prc-
a TUB
SS&SS& cions Stones.
dtlesJttowm
t excluslro Th nvpst :uid mast
Sleeant Designs In
JEWELRY,
Jewelers), with a
Agents (icaaing y
i
ull Warranty.
Crystal Palace.
arpets.
ICES
GOOD
Mirrnrs
" -V., ..... . . w.
ssr
Christmas Presents
FOR
YOUXG AIKI OT.l.
THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE
NIckle Plated, Spring Steel Bottom and
Steel Clamp.
The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE,
Wooden Bottom and Leather Straps.
The best and only practically scientific
skates. Elegaut in finish. Will turn a three
foot circle and all the wheels rest square
on the Hoor. Wheels with babbit metal
boxes. The leading skates In all the prin
cipal Rinks. Bicycles and Tricycles.
OSBORN & ALEXANDER.
Sole Agents.
Mechanics' Tools, Hardware and Machinery.
C33 Market St.,opp. Palaco hotel.
San Francisco.
Send for free catalogue and price list
Wood for Sale.
Good Dry Vine Maple and Fir.
Vine Maple, $3 73 per cord : $4 00 delivered
Fir, - - 3 00 " ' 3 50
Leave orders with Dan Murray, at
D.L. BECK Si SONS.
HAS RETURNED.
liEATIIEKS HAS RETURNED
! at
and Is ready to turn out some fine Ash
ing boats for the river. Shop on the beach
between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries.
CUHARD STEAMSHIP LINE.
TrjE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A
tt 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 purchase tickets over the Cunard
line. Tickets Issued by us good from any
pan. oi turopc to Astoria.
BOZOKTH& JOHNS,
Agents.
Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
GUARANTEED.
Boats of Every Description Built.
Shop over Arndt & Ferchen's.
R. II. LEATHERS.
Notice To The Public.
NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
will not be responsible for any debt3
contracted by my wife.
JOHN DOUGLAS.
Astoria Dec. 8ist,i$$L
THE FINEST-
Family Groceries, Provisions
and Freshest Vegetables,
AT-
Corner Benton and
Opposite Custom
a
TER apply to the Captain, or to
FRANK : PARKER'S
AM. AT
Low Down 'Prices
Jo&n A. Montgomery,
DEALER I
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment ot
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Eanges
The Best In the market.
Piumblng goods of all kinds oa hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chennraus Street. Xext toC L Parkcr'a Store.
THE NEW MODEL
mm Hi1 1
) mBt&T-
' ' "gbfrjfa
A FTJLI. STOCK
M. OLSEX.
J. GtJSTAFSON.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IX
FURNITURE S BEDDING
Corner Slain and Squemoqnn Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND JRIMMNCS; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Stoclc.
PEICES AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL ATEORD.
AIX KINIS OF FURKITITRE REPAIRED AITO VARKISITED.
Builders Carpenters
MATERIAL.
SASH DOORS AND MOULDING.
First Class Work at Prices to
Suit the Times.
PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED.
C. H. Bain & Co.'s
Steam PlaningMill and Sash Factory
Boat Building a Specially.
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 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
Astoila, Clatsop county, Oregou.
ISAAC BERGMAN,
Assignee.
Dec 27th, 1881.
Special Sale.
mHE FINE STOCK OF D. HART IS NOW
JL offered at private sale at cost price. It
comprises ladles' and gents' furnishing
goods, clothing, etc. A good chance for bar
gains. h I. BERGMAN,
Assignee.
New Year's Goods
AT
I. J. ARVOLD'S
A BIG STOCK OF
RUBBERS,
WINTEE BOOTS
AND SHOES.
Laflies' anfl CMlflren's Fine Shoes
AT
L J. AKVOLD'S,
Sign of The Golden Shoe.
km
! !
Chenamus Streets,
House Square.
aE
'I'fc.lT'J.
STIIAMEU
CLARA l'ARRER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR
H. 1$. FARKEIt.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN
TORXA ONLY OF
AS-
E H. BAWB8,
AGEAT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. V 't
WILL BE PLEASED.
E. K. HA WES Is also agent tor fir
find patent Coolii Stove
And other Urst-clasa Smes.
Furnnoo Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc., a specialty
ALWAYS ON HAND.
A. JOITXSOX.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO
WM & STOKES.
A FULL LINE OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
-A
NEW SLIP
Just Finished InlEear of Store.
Hardware ail Slip Chanftlery
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 Ilaclilnes,
Faints and Oils," Groceries, oto.
For Sale.
I OFFER FOR SALE, THE STOCK, GOOD
Tvlll, and fixtures of the Cigar and Fancy
Goods Store of Wm. Houseman. A man
m-nlns business .make agodggpln.
Assignee,
J.