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VOL. XXIII, NO. 13.
ASTORIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885.
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
BUSINESS CARDS.
"T)U-. A. I,, mid .1. A. ITLTttX.
I'hj siciant and Surgeons.
Will uii pntiiml HonHn lo all calls.
rnHHHitv part of tlit t 01 cotiiitrj.
OBWoer Allen': More, corner Cass and
snM'iiMiHa -treels Atnx, Oregon.
Telephone No. 41.
i)
It. Fit A MI IAK.
I'liyieinn nitd burgeon.
oiUcc. Coi. Main ami niensuiiu- streets.
Oi KirK Hon:-. H to 11 a. ai. ;-2toJ i3i.
ItesMi'iici. oppo-Uo the.lohansen building
O.WIXTOX.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Alituicts of Title a Specialty.
Komns II and 12, KnichU of 1'itliian CitIo
ttuildin?. Telephone Su. -IO.
t.KO. A. IIOUKIs. :ko. oi.amj
XOLAM) it IOKlCIS.
ATTORNEYS AT I.AW.
Ofllce In Kinnej'. Illock, pposite City
HaW. Astoria. Oregon.
V. HUI.TOX. ' G. C. FULTON.
FUCTOX BROTHERS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Rooms ji and fi.Odd Fellows Kulhlms.
i. i. a. noui.n. J. A. CII.K.
KOVLBY A GILL,
Attorney mid CoutfelluiNat Ija.wt
Ofth e oh Clienanni Sheet, A-Uia. Oregon.
x? c.'iioijii:a,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Al'l'llONEhK, COMMISSION ANI IN
SUItANCE ABr.N1.
jpF.I.O F. P.IRKK5J.
SURVEYOR OF
Clatwop County. and V.lty of Aistorla
Otncc:-Chcniiiniisoe.t. Y. M. C. A. hall
Kooui No. 8.
C.
V. I. KICK.
AKCIIITKCT ANl StTEKlXlEXDKlCr.
Ol KICK: Roomy. hhu:e Unck Mock,
T.VTTUTTL.K, 31. IK
PHYSICIAN AND SU IIGKON
Office Rooms 1,2. and 3 l'j tliiiui lluiltl
lK.
Kksidknck On Cedar Stiect. hack ol
St. Mary's Hospital.
r I. HICKS. A. K..5HA1
hicks & snxw.
DENTISTS.
Rooms in Allen's Building, up itairs. cor
ner Cass and Squcmopia .streets. Astoria
Oregon.
BANKING AND INSURANCE!
!. W. CASE,
Broker, Banker, and Insur
ance Agent,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
OFFICE HOURS :
From 9 o'clock A. M. until 3 o'clock I. M.
Bozorth. & Jolms,
Kcal Estate and Insurance AsrrnUandHroktri
ASTORIA, --- - Oregon.
We w rite policies in the following well
known Fire Insurance Companies :
riHEXIX OF HARTFORD.
SCOTTISH UNION AND NATIONAL OF
EDINllUHG.
LION. OF LONDON
HOME. OF NEW ORK.
LONDON AND LANCASHIRE, OF LIVER
POOL. PIKKXIX. OF BROOKLYN.
CONNECTICUT. OF HARTFORD.
OAKHXI) HOME. OF OAKLAND, CALA.
And also represent the irEXTERX, of
California. HAMRURQ-liREMEX. of Ger
many, and A VERICAX STEAM BOIL
ER IXritAZCE CO
Kl !tate i(oui;bt inaSjid on Commission.
I.lllDIG ODERTAKER,
3Iniu St. Astoria. Oregon.
THE LATEST STYLES
IN
WALL PAPER
AT
B. B. FRANKLIN'S,
NEXT DOOR TO ASTORIAN OFFICE.
A very large Stock from which to select.
Window curtains made to order.
CS"My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper
wli be lound convenient to my patrons.
To Whom It May Concern.
A LI. PERSONS KNOWING THEM
IX. bPhcs lo be Indebted to the late Ann of
Newbury & Stevens, or 11. F. Stevens &
Co- are notified to make Immediate settle
ment of accounts at the City Book Store,
without further notice.
W. E. WARREN.
VlSIT0RST0J0RTLAND
Should not forgctto call at Towno's San
Francisco Callery, where may be
seen photographs of all the leading men and
women of Oregon and Washington Territory.
Skillful operators alwajs in attendance, and
the mast minute attention paid to pictures
or children. Don't forget-the location. S. W.
toner First sod Morrison streets, upstairs.
No trouble to show specimens to visitors.
Street railroads pass the door every ten
minutes, and this Is the nearest gallery to
the the principal hotels.
BBMWfl (El 1
iUll i I tTHF 2
THE
STTQNiC. ?
This medicine, combining Iron with puro
vegetable tonics, gulekly and completely
("urn I)ypepin, InillKCHtlon, WcnUnrsn,
I m puro It lood, InIarin,CIiiUs and Fevers,
unci Neimilcin.
It is an unfailing remedy for Diseases of the
Kidneys nml Liter.
It is invaluable for Diseases peculiar to
Women, and all who lead fcdcntary lUcs.
1 1 docs not injure the teeth, cause headachc.or
produce constipation oilier Jron medicines do.
It enriches and purifies the blood, stimulates
the appetite, aids the assimilation of food, re
hexes Heartburn and Belching, and strength
ens the muscles and nenes.
For Intermittent Fevers, Lassitude, Lack of
Energy. 5jc., it has no equal.
KB" The genuine has abo e trade mark and
rosscd red lines on w rapper. Take no other
Zxit ujhj miOW. CHEMICAL CO., IULTIJJOUE, SB.
REDIMSTO.V, V OODARD;jL CO., Torlland, Or
IIOI.RSAT.K AOKNTS.
9 w. ST03IACH 09
Hosteller's stomach Hitters is the article
for you, it stimulites the failing energies,
hu'fgonitt s the boiU and cheers the mind.
It enables the s stem to throw off the debil
itating effects of undue fatigue, ghes renew
ed vigor to the organs of digestion, arouses
the liver when iuaethc. renews the jaded
appetite, and encourages healthful repose.
Its ingredients are safe, audits credentials,
which consist in the heart j endorsement of
persons of evcr class of society, are most
convincing.
For sale bj all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
Wholesale and RetaillDealer in
Granaries,
Provisions,
MILL FEED.
Glass and Plated Ware,
TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together with
Wines, Liquors,Tobacco,Cigars
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSMITK1NG,
At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
Ship and Canuery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
Insurance Office
OF
Geo. P. Wheeler & Co.
Representing tho following first-class For
eign and Home companies :
Roj al Norw ich-Unlon and
Lancashire, assets. $30,000,000
South British and National, " 20,000,000
FIrenians Fund. 1,500,000
Union, Fire and Marine l.ooo.ooo
State, (d w filings onl ) 100,000
And the old and reliable Travelers Life
and Accident Insurance Co. or Hartford,
Conn. Deposited in Oregon, 400,000 for the
security of Policy holders.
Personal Attention given to all business,
and Satisfaction Guaranteed in every In
stance. OFrirK In Hume's New Building, Asto
ria, Oregon.
W.E. DEMENT & CO.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded
m1 be
hostetterv
n CELEBRATED 1
ODER
IN ROBINSON CEl'SOE.
Romantic Yarn That Should Probably be
Told to the Slarines.
A New York contribution to the
columns of tbe Boston Qlobe relates
the following interesting and roman
tic stery:
A few days ago a man about CO
years of age, with tho appearance of
an old farmer, and very taciturn, reg
istered at the Sinclair house, tinder
the name of Ezra W. Formau, No
mora, Pleiades group, Pacific ocean.
Conversation showed him to be a very
intelligent man. He tells a wonder
ful tale. He says in substance that
in the year 1847 the ship Ocmulyee of
Wareham -was homeward bound with
full load, tryworks overboard, and
trials and kegs of oil stowed in every
top. After leaving Lahaina, S. I.,
October 7, -with 350 barrels sperm,
3,250 barrels of -whale oil, and 41,000
pounds of bone, she was never heard
from. Forman was boat-steerer. He
claims he is the solo survivor, and
states that the ship was wrecked on
Nomora, an island in the Pleiades
group, and gives the following ro
mantic story of the "wreck:
"Tho Ocmulgee -went ashore on No
mora in December, 1817, and all hands
were drowned excepting myself, Mar
tin, the cook, and an Hawaiian sailor
named "Waihee. All tho oil casks
were stove, and the ship gradually
hove over the reef, until finally the
survivor could walk around her at
low -water.
Through tho Hawaiian I was ena
bled to talk -with the chief of the is
land. I explained the uses that might
be made of the various arti
cles, and assisted by nitives got
everything out of the ship, saving
planks, nails, anchors, ohaius and
whaling gear.
"Wo were given houses, lands and
wives, accepted our position and de
termined to make the best of it, Jind,
except that wc were exiles from
home and friends, were content and
happy. I taught the natives many of
the ruder arts, and they prospered
greatly. But the natives feared to
lose us, and wheu a ship came in
sight hurried us away into the in
terior until the foreign vessels had
passed on.
"Later my two companions died and
I was left alone. Surrounded by my
children and grandchildren, I was
finally acknowledged to be their
ruler and my word was their law.
I told them I must go to my friendst
but had to swear by their gods that
I would return. Finally a sandal
wood trader touched there, I em
barked in her, was landed at Sidney,
and made my way here after much
trouble and time."
Such is Forman's story. Now
comes another remarkable tale. He
says the whalebone is in prime con
dition, and from the time of its
wreck io the present-day a native has
been on guard, over it and that regu
larly once a week its position has
been shifted lo save it from rats and
mold. Forman says that his two
companions left a number of children
who now are -all big and healthy, and
that he has twenty-nine sons and
daughters and sixty-nine grand
children. Some Philadelphia mer
chants have taken stock in Forman's
story, have advanced him S3,000
worth of goods, chartered a steamer
and she will soon leavo New York
for the Pleiades, to carry out this
modern Alexander Selkirk and bring
back the bone, estimated to be worth
now from S150.000 to 175,000.
The story is a romantic one and
the appearance of Forman carries
truth with it; but a Nantucket gen
tleman, to whom the tale has been
submitted, who is conversant with
whaling matters, doubts it from first
to last, and advises the merchants,
responsible ones, by the way, to ex
amine Forman and his story very
oarefully before accepting its truth.
The gentleman who has adviEcd
on the matter says there nev
er was a ship Ocmulgee of "Ware
ham in tho whaling business.
that was lost. The only whaler of
that name was owned in Holmes
Hole, and sailed repeatedly from
that port Irom 1814 until, in 1865.
she was burned by the Confederate
cruiser nmoama, xnoro are also
other serious discrepancies in For
ham's statement, among which is tho
proportion of whalebone to the pro
portion of oil taken, and although
his yarn is ingeniously twisted, yet
it is full of flaws and apt to. strand on
examinatien: and tho inference is, un
less he can reconstruct his story with
a new name for the ship that is ac
ceptable, he is a crank or a "cheat of
the worst sort
Don't Give Up Yet.
It doesn't follow that a patient will
die because the doctors have "given
him unr or that he will recover because
they promise to "pull him through.' It
is never to jato to try tnc great virtues
of Parker's Tonic Air. Michael Guil
foyle, of Binehamton.N.Y.. was cured
ofllheumatismby it after ten years of
unspeaicaoie suitenng. Jilr. it, w.
Mosher, druggist, of same city, certifies
that he has sold over a thousand bottles
of Parkers Tonic through its reputa
tion for this and other cures.
American apples sell on tno street
siauas in uonaon at irom eigne to
twelve cents apiece.
ScottXKmuIsIeH of Pare Cod Liver
Oil, Avitli Hyp opho splii tcs.
In Tubercular Troubles qfUcLuna8.
Dn. A. F. Joxixsox, Cedar Rapids, Io
wa, says: " 1 have used Scott's Emulsion
in Tubercular troubles, with satisfac-
tion, both to patients and mj'self."
A 31
DEATH OF SCHUYLER COLFAX.
aEinxeapoiiI.s, Jan. IP.. Ex-Yice-President
Schuyler Colfax dropped
dead in the Omaha depot at Manka
to at 1020 this forenoon. He arrived
over the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul railway, and walked over to
tho Omaht depot. He took off his
overcoat, sat down, and almost im
mediately fell over and expired. His
death is supposed to have been caus
ed by heart disease.
Schuyler Colfax was born m the
city of New York March 23, 1823, and
was consequently almost 02 years of
age. He was a grandson of General
William Colfax, who commanded Gen
eral "Washington's life-guards. In
1836 he removed with his mother, who
was then a widow, to northern In
diana, settling at South Bend. Ho
there studied law, and became in 1S15
oditor of the fit. Joseph Valley Regis
ter, a whig paper published at South
Bend. In 1850 he was a member of
the convention which formed a new
constitution for Indiana, and opposed
the clause that prohibited colored
men from settling in that state. Asa
whig candidate for congress he was
defeated in IojI, but was elected in
185L was six times re-elected, and
continued to represent that district
until 1869. He was chosen speaker
of the house of representatives in
December, 1S63. In 1865 he made his
celebrated trip across the continent
with Samuel Bowles of the Spring
field liejmbliran, and was again
elected speaker in the same year. In
1S67 he was elected a third time, and
at the May convention in 1S68 was se
lected by the Republicans as their
candidate for vice president on the
ticket with General Grant. In Novem
ber ho was elected, but since his re
tirement in 1872 he has eschewed pol
itics almost entiroly. He has made
several trips to this" city, the last one
being in 1883, when he came with ex
Governor Bross of Illinois. His
death was wholly unexpected, pnd
was probably due lo heart disease.
Maxkato, Minn., Jan. 13.--The
Odd Fellows of this cit took charge '
of the remains and a telegram was J
immediately sent lo Studebaker at
South Bend, Indiana. The body was -
removed to the resideuce of Dr.
Harrington and prepared for ship-
ment A telegram from Studebaker
ordering the remains sent immedi-
ately to South Bend, and tho body
left, accompauied by Jj. P. Hunt and i
L. Patterson, two eminent Odd Fel-1
lows, via Chicago and Northwestern t
railway, at 1 o clock to-night. i
THE NEWS AT SOUTH BEND. j
South Bbkd, Iud., Jan. 13. News i
of the death of Air. Colfax created
the greatest consternation in this
city, where he passed his life from
boyhood, and where he was so highly
honored and respected. He left hero
yesterday morning at seven o'clock.
A note to the editor of the Tribune
from him said he was compelled to
leavo that morning to fill engage
ments in northern Iowa which were
made months ago." He concluded
his note as follews: "I feel regretful
that I have to be awav from the fun
eral of my lifelong friend, Mr. Bur
roughs, for there has beon tho warm
est friendship between us for over
forty years." It would seem that Mr.
Colfax had a premonition of death on
Saturday, for in the Tribune editori
al room ho said: "I have appointed
Geo. W. Mathews my executor."'
"When asked if he expected to pass
away soon, he replied. "I am liable
lo drop dead at any moment." 'His
remains will reach hero Thursday
morning at two o'clock;. A delega
tion of citizens will go from hero to
Chicago to receive them. Mrs. Col
fax is complete'' prostrated at the
terrible news. Telegrams of consola
tion are pouring m upon her from
every part of the country.
Hard Times In Canada,
A Qlobe reporter yesterday was ac
costed by a poorly clad but respeot-able-looking
young Englishman, wLo
stated that he had walked from Mus
koka, and was nearly famishing. His
manner and appearance impressed
tho reporter favorably, both as to his
truthfulness nnd sobriety. Ho stated
that he had beon working at Owen
Sound during the summer, but on
getting out of employment there had
gono to Muskoka and sought work
on tho Callender extension, without
success, however, as ho found the
contractors were turning men away
instead of taking men on. Tho jour
ney to Muskoka exhausted his funds,
and ho was obliged to walk tue whole
way back. He states he offered him
self to many fanners for the winter
for his board, but without success.
Everywhere he was assured that tho
times were the hardest that had been
known for vears, and that many good
farm hands were without employ
ment, or working for board and lodg
ing. Thevoung man will endeavor
to make his way back to Owen Sound
Toronto, Out., Globe.
Seventeen Thousand Dentists.
There are 17,000 dentists in the Unit
ed States. Every year they pack one
ton of gold into the people's teeth.
But they can not put iron into the
people's blood. This is done in the
most efficient manner by Brown,s
IronBtters, which contains the onl
preparation qf iron that is safo to use
Noarly eight hundred thousand
bottles of this valuable medicine are
sold in the course of a year, and each
bottle does a beneficent work. Brown's
Iron Bitters cannot injure the teeth.
FRANK PAJBRE'S
CHOP HOUSE.
Oysters, Ice Cream,
COFFEE.
The New Model. Everything First
Class.
Cas Street, re.ir of Odd-Fellows Building.
Every attention pah! mv customers, and
the best set before them In first-class st Ie.
MM HOTEL.
MStt. EVA WALLMAN, - Proprietor.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
First Class in Kvcrj- Respect.
NEW HOUSE.
NEW FURNITURE.
Filled up iiitli everj' Conven
ience For the Comfort of
Transient and Permanent Guests.
Comer Squemoqua anil Wast Cth Street.
Astoria Bakery
AND
Columbia Candy Factory.
Va. .Jackson, Proprietor.
IH'Y DIRECT OF THE LNNUFACTURER
anil Smc Moncj.
French Mized Creams. 30 ctsperlb
Plain Candies and Taffvs 20 "
llrcad. Pies and Cakes delivered eerv
day. Ornamental work for Weddings anil
Parlies. Beat Ice Cream at reasonable prices
Cheapest and hot place in town. Don't
forget the place ;
Chenamus St. near the Poatofllce.
he Seaside Bakery
FRESH BREAD
Delivered in any Part ot the City.
CHRISTMAS CAKES:
Home-Mado Candy Made Daily:
Tho Trade Supplied:
Pine Pastry:
A First Class Establishment. Prices to
suit tlic times.
F. B. ELBERS0N, PropY.
FOR SALE.
One E. W. BLISS, Latest Improved
HOWE SOLDERiNG MACHINE,
With West's Crimper attached.
This 3lachine Is Nearly Sew and Is Sold for
Want of Use.
Addrev
GEO. W. DUNBAR'S SONS.
New Orleans, La.
LOBB & CO.
JOBBERS lit
WINES,
, LIQUORS,
AND
CIGARS.
AGENTS FOR THE
Best San Francisco Houses and
Eastern Distilleries.
Tumblers Decanters, and All
Kinds of Saloon Supplies.
far-All goods sold at San Francisco Prices.
MAIN STREET,
Opposite Parker House, Astoria, Oregon.
Columbia Transportation Company.
2?OXfc OSlL7X..H33..
FAST TIME!
THE POPULA.R STEAMER
Which has heen refitted for the comfort of passengers will leave
Wilson & Fisher's Dock every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 A.M. arriving at Portland at 1 P.M.
Returning leaves Portland every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A. M. arriving at Astoria at 1 P. M.
J2T"An additional trip v, be made on Stmday of Sack "Weclr, leaving Portland
at v o'ciock Munctny jtorniBsr.
for Sound ports.
WilsonJ Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
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.
B. B. Franklin,
$
Unflertafeer ani CaMnet lata,
SQUEMOQUA STREET,
NEXT TO THE ASTORIAN BUILDING.
ST-A1I work done In a skillful manner on
short notice at reasonable rates.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
Bento.v Street, Neak Parkeb House,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS,
LAND ana MABINEEEIMS
Boiler Work, Steamboat Work
and Cannery Work a spe
cialty. or all Descriptions made to Order
at Short TKotlcc.
A. D. Wass, President.
J. G. Hustler, Secretary,
I. W. Case, Treasurer.
JOrof Fox.Suparintendent.
3. AENDT & FERCHEN,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
The Pioneer Machine Shop
BLACKSMITH
shop!
Boiler Shop $Sp
All kinds o
ENGINE, CANNERY,
AlfD
STEAMBOAT WORK
Promptly attended to.
A specialty made of repairing
CANTfERY DIES,
FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET.
FAST TIME!
5T"--n
Sp-"
ETWOQD
Passengers bj this route connect at Kalama
u. B. scott. President
THE BEST
IS THE
Royal Brand Flour
Manufactured by the
OREGON MILLING COMPANY
Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed
by all who use it.
THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE
Of Superior Rising Quality.
Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction.
WYATT & THOMPSON
Solo Agents for Astoria.
H. B. PARKER
DEALER Ef
Hay, Oats, and Straw,
Brick, Cement, Sand and Plaster.
Wood Delivered to Order.
Draying, Teaming, and Express Business
J. H. D. GRAY.
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storage and "Wharfage on reason
able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria,
OreRon.
Wtf. EDGAR,
Dealer in
Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes,
GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY
Revolvers and Cartridges.
CORNER MAIN AND CHENAMUS STS.
The Gem Saloon.
The Popular Resort for Astorians.
For the
Finest of Wines and Liquors
Go to THE GEM SALOON.
ALEX. CAMPBELL, - - PROPRIETOR
ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE,
AUG. DANIELSON, - - Proprietor.
llcbolltaad .Refitted Throughout.
The Best of
WIXES.IjIQUOBS.AXD CIGAHS,
For a Good Cigar, call for one of
"Danielson's Best."
Corner West 9th and Water Streets, Astoria.
n9-6m
Sol Ci Jewelry,
BRACELETS,
Scarf Pins, CMns, Watches,
SILVERWARE,
Of every description.
The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria.
A1I goods warrantedasrepresented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER,
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
RAM ARE, M, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tlaa. AND Copper.
Astoria Cooperage.
BARRELS AND HALF-BARRELS
All Kinds of Cooperage Done.
a-Leave orders with JOHN ROGERS,
Superintendent, at Central Market.
Good Building Lots
IN
ALDERBEOOE,
For Sale at Low Rates.
Apply to JJFKAS C. KINNEY,
At office of Clatsop MIR Company,
on the Roadway,