Cz) Wt gaity gstoHau. ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 16S5 AUTOMATIC ARCTIC EXPLORA TION. Pkobablt the most wonderful thing in the whole sad history of Arctic exploration is the recent dis covery of an ice floe in the waters of Davis' strait west of Greenland which had drifted from a point in the Arctic ocean northeast of the Lena delta where the crew of the Jcanelte divided into three parties and look to the open waters to the southernmost point of Greenland, and north again to Baffiu's bay. Up on this floe were a corpse, and many indubitable relics of the expedition, including an article of wearing appar el marked with the name of Seaman Noros, who. it will be remembered, in company with seaman Nindermann went a few miles ahead of poor De Long, and lived to write the most ex traordinary experience ever penned by a human hand. Had these two simple seamen been able to tell, in the Siberian tongue, that their com rades were only eleven miles back' the whole Do Long party would have lived to join Alelville and Dancn howor. Now, the floe discovered by the Greenlanders has, perhaps, crossed directly over the North Pole. Prom the Jeanneite floe to the southern point of Greenland, in a direct lino across the pole, is 3,500 miles, but by way of the northern shore of Asia and Europe past Capo Northeast, Nova Zerabla, Spitzbergen, and Iceland, and north again into Baffin's bay would bo a distance of at least 6,000 miles. Scientifically the life of a moving ice-floo for so many years, and its migration from one side of the world to the othcr ought to fur nish suggestions and data more val uable than all the other fruits of polar research combiued. Self-regis-ing meteorological apparatus, and possibly guages of the miles traveled, may in future reveal to the investiga tors what the sacrifice of thousands of lives has otherwise failed to dis cover. In Hungary each member of the imperial legislative body receives for every day of the session about $2.40, besides S100 annually for lodging; in Austria about S5 a day during the session. Prance pays her senators and deputies about $2,250 per annum; Holland about $850 per annum and traveling expenses; Belgium $84 a month during the session; Norway about $3.30 a day and traveling ex penses; Portugal, $2.50 per diem. Members of the Canadian parliament receive, for every session lasting over a month, $1,000 and 10 cents mileage; Brazil gives to her senators Sl,800 for the session, and to the representatives $1,200 and traveling expenses; Mexico allows the members of both houses $2,000 per annum; the Argentine Re public even goes as high as $3,500; and in the United States both sena tors and members of the houso of representatives receive S5,000 annual ly, with mileage at 20 cents per mile, Lelvnd Stanford, California's new senator, announces his intention to make some valuable public be quests, and, of course, the California newspapers are abusing him. Jas. Lick is the only Californian that ever gave the state anything in the way of public buildings or endowments, and twothirds of the people are to-day of the opinion that ho was crazy. Tho next thing will bo a surmise that Stanford is "loco." Tho average Californian cannot account for such unusual action in any other way. The immigration by the Northern Pacific railroad during 18Si was 13, 263. This includes intending settlers in tho east to points in Oregon and Washington territory west of Spo kane Palls. Tho heaviest months were: March, 2,415: April 2,408; May, 1,741. It is estimated that the immigration by steamer from Cali fornia and by team into eastern and southern Oregon is about equal to tho above figures, making ono year's immigration fully 25,000. Lloyd's Shipping Gazette, in tho last issue, has a long alarmist article on the probable climatic effect of the cutting of the isthmus of "Panama canal and thus diverting the Golf stream. It draws the picture of a reindeer again being huntod on the Riviera, and tho walrus playing on the ice-wall around uninhabited Eng laud. In the senate last Saturday, Ed munds submitted a bill directed against manfacturera or handlers of dynamite or other explosives meant for the destruction of public or pri vate property iu this country or a foreign conntry, making such manu facturing or handling a felony. The secretary of tho treasury has decided the question which has been pending for some time involving tho duty on tin plate. Tho law puts tho duty at ono cent per pound on tho article commercially known as tin plate, The secretary, however, de cides that all sheets of iron coated purely with tin come within tho class of tin plate, quotable at one cent per pound, without distinction as to size or thickness. The female juror feature of Wyo ming territory's system is a success in more ways than one. Two of tho members of a recent jury, after con victing a faro dealer, went and got married. They had met for the first time in the jury box. "Your Honor may dismiss the jury; every man there owes mo for a suit of clothes," is tho way a St. Paul tailor nolle pros'd a case against a. county official whom ho was suing for tho price of a job of work one day week before last The only legal ballot cast for Bclva Lockwood is supposed to bo the ono reported from Illinois. This was for a regular set of electors, with the voter himself at tho head, while all the others were for the woman di rectly. A few weeks ago tho legislature of Georgia authorized tho employment of women in clerical work, and as a result of the experiment thus far ex perts say that the work has been done 50 per cent better than when done by men. The business of cutting and ex porting tho mahogany of Honduras is in the hands of a monopoly which has such valuable concessions from tho government that competition is impossible. Large numbers of colored people, who emigrated to Kansas a year er two ago, now find tho climate too se vere, and are leaving for New Mexico and other points in the southwest. The original fellows who first pro posed Cleveland for president all ex pect to bo on hand on the 4th of March. That is tho reason tho rail roads are likely to be short of cars. Colorado has not lived ten years as a slate under its present constitu tion, but it is already tired of tho in strument, and wants a convention called to frame a new one. The entire building fund of a Methodist society in a Michigan city is said to have been lost at faro by two of tho trustees. NEW TO-DAY. Rooms to Rent. J71URX1SIIED OR UNFURNISHED. ? Apply to C. Y. BLISSET, Upper Astoria. NOTICE To Cannerymen and Fishermen. WE TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNC Ing to tho trade that we have secured tho services of Mn. A. II. JOHNSON, so long; and favorably known In the SAIL-MaKIKO-trade in Astoria. Hereafter Mr. Johnson will have sole supervision of our Sa.il Loft and will give his personal attend ance to tho manufacture of Boat Sails for the Columbia River trade. W. C. NOON & CO., Cor. B and Front Sts. Portland, Or. Notice. I. TAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING MY old customers that I shall, on the 1st of Februnry next, move to Portland. Oregon, where I will have charge of Messrs. w. C. Noon & Co.'s Sail Lot C Any orders for Boat Sails eent to W. C Noon & Co. will be made up under my per sonal supervision and will be fully equal to any work heretofore manufactured by me. Hoping a continuance of your favors I re main, sincerely j ours, A. M. JOHNSON. Dance at Knappa. The Steamer LILIAN Will leave WYATT & THOMPSON'S Dock, At 6 o'clock, Thursday Ev'ng. For the accommodation of those wishing to attend the dance at Knappa that night. F. GROUNDS. FURNITURE AUCTION SALE Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 A. N. Sold on Acrount of Departure. By order of Capt. Babbidge.1 will sell at my Auction rooms an assortment of well kept Household Furniture, including one, nearly new. Occident No. 8 Cooking Stovo. Also, One Ash Bedroom Set, complete, with Spring Mattress. Also, One second-hand Piano, and an as sortment of Sundries. E. C. HOLDEX, Auctioneer. Furnished Rooms to Let, K7Tni OK WITHOUT BOARD. T T Enquire of Mtts. E. C. HOLDEN. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL IERCEAMS Corner Chenamus and Cass street. ASTOKIA .... OBEQON 1885. INTEREST Will be allowed On Time Deposits. Drafts on all the Leading Cities. Wm. T. Coleman &Co, S. KHIOHE, Manager Banking Department, Astoria, Oregon. Important Notice! Oregon improvement Co. GreatBedncUininPiice of CoaL On and after December 1st until further notice the price at the bunkers will be as follows for SEATTLE COAT.. Clean Domestic per ton, 23 W lbs $7.00 Average Steam " ' c.00 Screenings " " " 4.00 On hand a constant supply, at market nues, 01 ursi-cias CUMBERLAND. E. A. NO YES, Agent. TMortaiiPacificExpssCo. FURNISHES The Shortest, Quickest nucl most Reliable Rente between ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS. If you have Anything to Send by Kipress, acuu 11 uy 1110 IVordicrii Pacific Express Co. Order your Express packages sent to you by the NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. Fronipt Delivery, Low Kates, Satisfaction guaranteed S.EL3IORK. Astoria Arciit. For Sale. The Beautiful and Favorably Located BAY VIEW RESTAURANT Is for sale at a bargain, on account of the proprietor's desire to go e:ist to sco her par ents Inquire at tho restaurant or at this unice. Notice of Application, TVTOTICE IS nEREDY GIVEN THAT THE j. uuuemgncu win apply 10 ine uommou rVtllllpll nf tllA JMfv ff ArTnn, i If.? . t malt or spirituous liquors in less quantities Hum uiiu nuiiri, iur uu" jicntHi ui one vear. In the buildingsituated on Lot No. 5, tilock . iu. Hi iliu Cllj ill rtaiuilil lis 1U1U out auu recorded by John McClure. DELIA GEARHART. Astoria, Janu-ry 20th, 1SS5. Notice. mUE PROGRESSIVE LAND AND X Building Association will hold its regu lar annual meeting on the second Saturday, the 14th day of February, 1685, at 1 o'clock i. Ji., in uuenv iiau. Wm.L.MEWAN, SeerW:i rv Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon. January li'th, ICCJ. HAS RETURNED. JI I,EATIIKKS HAS RETURNED m fiml Iq rtfvwli In tnrti nut csitnsh fttii fir-i ing boats for the river. Shop on the beach ui'inreu jviiiueys auu r.unorc s canneries. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned Intends to applv to the common council of the city of Astoria at its iiexi regular mccung, ior a license 10 sen wine.malt and spiritHons liquors in less quan titles than one quart, for a period of one loon, corner Genevieve and Squemoqua airceis in 1110 cuv 01 ASinria ALEX. CAMPBELL Astoria. January 15th. 18S5 Dissolution of Partnership. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE li partnership heretofore existing be tween Bergman & Berry is this day dls- MJiteu uyinuiuai consent, a. w. iserry re tiring from the firm, who will collect all bills due and settle all accounts of the late nrm. ISAAC KEHGMAN. A. W. BEBKY. Astoria, Oregon, December 31st, 1834. For Rent. A LARGE, FINE STORE ROOM: ALSO --- mi: bciuiiu aim uuru nnors in 1110 cor ner building on Olney and Squemoqua streets. Inquire of RUDOLPn BARTH. Attention! ON ACCOUNT OF REMOVAL I WILL sell for the next ten days, a lot of shoice Groceries, fine Teas, and Canned Goods, at the 1 lowest llguros possible. Goods all fresh and of the best brands. BAY VIEW RESTAURANT. Opposite O. It. & N. Co.'s Dock. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN WM. Hume's building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. PARKER HOUSE Slaving anA BatMi Saloon. Laflles' HairDresser and "Wig Maker An Kinds or HAIR -WORK MADE TO ORDER Ladle' TTnir (Mittim. iml fihmimnin specialty. AH work done In the' most artis- "v. iiauiiv;i unu in me laical siyie. Ii. DuPAItK. Prop. rarkernouse. Main St., Astoria, Or. Annual Meeting. THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GARI Tinlill PncVinirn will ViM.l t. nn....i ..-....... ,,. ..... ..uiu UIU .1111111.11 meeting ednesday. the 2Sth of January. w,onini iwiuciivcui .iuiiu X.aauUS, AS tOria. Oregon. By order of OTAS. WICKSTROM, President. For Sale. FINE NINE-ROOMED DWELLING hnnsft with twn Into nnmor r-,i., nn.i Seventh streets. For further particulars apply at The AsTontAX office. For Rent. TWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR offices : centrally located : anniv nt a c. tobiax office. arpets! 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 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 dlsposo of our stock of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding the possibility of Belns Undersold, by any of oar Competitors. -IN 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. New Establishment! 3NTEW FRICBBO FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS, Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. II. Drj BUISSON, Manager. )CL& Of either sox admitted to tho ' rOIlTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE On any -week-day of tho year. 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 Box 104. Portland, Or. BS-Jn trrfMnj, please mention thtt paper. Executor's Notice. HAVING BEEN ANOINTED BY THE County Court of Clatsop County, Ore gon, executrix or the last will and testament of Thos. Goodwin, deceased, all persons having claims against said estate will pre !ent them duly verified and with proper vouchers to the undersigned at her resi dence on Clatsop Plains, Clatsop County, Oregon, within six months from this date. Dec 5, 18S1. MARIETTA GOODWIN. 21-5t Executrix. Notice to Water Consumers. I WOULD RESPECTFULLY REQUEST that all peions having their water pipes repaired have them fixed properly so they will not freeze and hurst, as I will make no deduction on rates In the future, on account or hursted or frozen pipes. Any information in regard to the manner of fixing pipes will be cheerfully given by request. JAS. W. WELCH. Sup't. House to Rent. N TINE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. inquire of w, R. UEADINGTON. 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 purchase tickets over the Cunard line. Tickets issued by us good from any part of Europe to Astoria. ROZOIOTI& JOHNS, Agents. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned will 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 quanti ties than one quart, for a period of one year In tllR hllilllinr. Imntrii no Mm liiiilin.l!litni situated on Benton street, between Benton and LaLiyettc streets on Lot No. 23, Block No. 10. iu the city of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John McClure. , . , , B. GIBSON. Astoria, January l5tn, 1SS5. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to a unanimous vote of the .stockholders of the Fishermen's Packing Co., the directors of said company, did on the 17th day of Jan. 1S33, execute and file supplementary articles of incorporation, whereby such company Is authorized to purchase and hold, sell and convey real es tate. By order Board of Directors, H.E. NELSON, aw Secretary. FOR SALE One E. W. BLISS, Latest Improved HOWE SOLDERiNG MACHINE, With West's Crimper attached. TlihHachlaeUXearly Xeir and Is Sold for Want of Uae. Address GEO. W. DUNBAR'S SONS, NawOrleans.La. For Sale. .-- j0n.9ray s ?Ivcr : flne timberand bottom R. : tnree Ini,es tnm steamboat landing. Fifty acres improved; stables, outhouses. Hih. ,&, A splendid chance for a man with a little monev. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. TIOv ;.-,j-co:o: THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE NIcklo Plated, Spring Steel Bottom and Steel Clamp. The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE, Wooden Bottom and Leather Straps. The best and only practically scientific skates. Elegant in finish. Will turn a three foot circle and all the wheels rest square on the floor. Wheels with babbit metal boxes. Tho leading skates in all the prin cipal Rinks. Bicycles and Tricycles. OSBORN & ALEXANDER, Sole Agents. Mechanics' Tools. Hardware and Machinery. G28 Market St., opp. Palace hotel, San Francisco. Send for free catalogue and price list Assignee's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has been appointed assign ee of the estate of D. Hart, an insolvent ueuior. jn creauors 01 sam estate aro no tified to present their claims against said es- wio, uuuci uiuu, iu me. numu mree monms at the office ofF. D. wlnton. In tho city of Aaiuuu, v.iai5up county, ureeou. ISAAC BERGMAN, Assignee. Dec 27th. 18S4. Notice. milE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE JL year 1 SSI Is now In my hands for collec- won. Aii wno are delinquent on said roll will save sheriff's costs bv callimyat mv of fice in Cathlamet and settling the same, or ariiuiug uy regisierca letter. S.F.ALBERT. Sheriff of Wahkiakum Co., W. T Dated at Cathlamet, Jan. I3th, 1BS5, Assignee Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE firm of J. . Thomas has assigned all their property to tho undersigned for the benefit of their creditors and all persons having claims against said estate must pre sent the same duly Terlfied to the assignee at his office In Astoria, Oregon, within tkree months from tins date. NovemborCth. 18S4. F. P. HICKS. HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, OKEGOU THIS INSTITUTION. UNDER CARE OF the Sisters of Charity, is now ready for the reception of patients. Private rooms for tho MnmmAriHnn t any desiring them. . Patients admitted at all houis, day er night. No physician has exclusive right, OTerr patient is free to and has the privilege of employing any physician they prefer. United States Marine Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, ar e tied to Free care and attendance at thLs Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained for United States Marines at the Cus tom House. Sirrsns or Chabitt Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Plmte Gas aM 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. Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon, T. G. RAWLINGS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried FR.TJITS, .NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Clears and ToLacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold', Sqnraaoqua St. TW C -THE Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables, AT- FRANK L. ALL Low Down Prices ! ! Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. TER apply to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL fcSSSgajBEaStS-Jy,v; A FUIL STOCK Jobfi JL. Montgomery, DEAI.KU Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for - Magee Stoves and Kanges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. ChenamHS Street, Xext te C. Xi. Parker's Store. ASTORIA, ... OS3JSC3.0CT. 31. OLSKX. J. GUSTAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE SS BEDDING Corner Main and. Mqaesaeqaa Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHCS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stoclr. PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL APFOED. ATX KINDS OF FURfflTUKE KEPAIREB ANI VAKWISITED. Builders Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit the Times. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. 0. H. Bain & Co.'s Steam Planing Mill and Sash Factory Boat Building; a Specialty. Special Sale. THE FINE STOCK OF D. HART IS NOW offered at private sale at cost price. It comprises ladles' and gonta' furnishing goods, clothing, e t. A good chance for bar gains. I. BERGMAN, Assignee. Notice f Application. NOTICI 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned Intends to apply to the coranon council of the city of Astoria at its nt regular meeting, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart, for a period of ena year. In the building fronting on Che namus street and situated on Lot No. 6. Block No. M, In the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McClurp. R. L. JEFFERY. Administrator's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has been appointed admin istrator of the estate of Charles "Wallman, deceased, and all persons having claims against said establishment must present the same, duly Terlfied. to her at her home. In the city of Astoria, Oregon, within six months from this date. EVA WALLMAN. NoTemberSth, 1884. Assignee's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has been appointed the as signee of tho estate of Banger & Johnson, and all persons having claims against said firm are neraby notified to present the same duly certified to the undersigned, at his of fice. In Astoria, Oregon, within three months from this date, Dee. 27th, 1S8. J. H. D. GRAY. Scheal Tax Notice. SCHOOL TAXES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT Ne. 9, are now dne and payable to J. 6 Higgias, at offies af Badollet &Co. MRS. MARY LEINENWEBEE, School Clark District N0.9. Uppr AJteHa, ?, j7, i?s r mmw F1XEST - PARK AT- STEAMER CLARA PARKER Ebcn P. Parker.Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAR H. B. PABKEK. RANGE CAN BE nAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF AGEAT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y.: WlLL BE PLEASED. E. B. HAWES is also agent for tin- Ml patent Cooiii Stove And other first-class Si07es. Furnace "Work. Steam Fit tirsCs. otc, a spoolaltv. AI.WAYS ON HAND. iy- A. JOHNSON'. FOR Finest Groceries, -GO TO FOARD & STOKES. A. FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. -A NEW SLIP Just Finished ln'Rear of Store. Hardware aii Ship Chanfllery VAH DUSEN & CO., DEALERS IK 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 Itlacliincs, Paints and Oils, Groceries, otc. Notice To The Public. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife. JOHN DOUGLAS. Astoria Dee. 31st, 1834.