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ASTORIA, OREGON:
THURSDAY.
..... MARCH 2G, 1885
THE
CALIFORNIA
FISHERY.
WHALE
Few people are aware of the extent
of the whale fishery on this coast.
There are many little coves along the
coast of California where the hardy
and daring whale catchers live in an
unobtrusive manner, with no particu
lar expense except cheap, strong
clothing and plain and wholesome
food. They have no operas to attend,
few or no taxes to pay, no fences to
build, or streets to grade, or lands to
plow. Their home is on the sea, with
brief Btays on the shore, where their
duties consist in changing blubber to
oil, which they put in barrels until
they obtain enough for a shipment,
when they lash the barrels together
in the form of a raft, signal an empty
lumber schooner, and float the raft of
barrels of oil to the schooner, where
they are hoisted on board and taken
to ban irancisco, where they are
turned into gold.
Already during the present season
nine whiles have been caught off the
Los Angeles cqast and taken into
Portuguese bend, a quiet cove about
eight miles west of San Pedro, where
about thirty men are constantly em
ployed in harpooning these monster
beasts of the ocean, or in towing them
ashore, cutting up the carcass, render
ing the blubber into oil, and putting
the same into barrels, extracting the
whalebone, and sending the refuse of
the animal out to sea to avoid pesti
lence on land.
Probably not a thousand persons
in that state have any idea of the
magnitude of the business of whale
fishing on the California coast, so
quietly is it carried on, with no pub
lic announcement and no quarrel
with the railroad company about the
price of freight The company at
Portuguese Bend have six large
whale boats, besides yawls and the
usual rowboats needed on 'such occa
sions. One of the nine whales re
cently taken out of a school of whales
passing by Portuguese Bend going
south was what is called a "cow
whale," and yielded ninety barrels of
oil. The whales going south yielded
abont four hundred and fifty barrels
of oil, and the same school in their
northern trip may yield as much
more.
At San Diego six whales have been
takjn that yielded 300 barrels of oil,
and the whalers expect to capture a
large number from the school or
troop of whales now moving north.
There are about eight other stations
on the coast of California where
these quiet hunters of the sea are
engaged in their arduous but profit
able duties. All the stations appear
to be doing well this year, but the
stations south of Point Conception
appear to have smoother water and
better fortune - than those farther
north.
It is thought Secretary Lamar "will
make several important recommenda
tions to the next congress. Among
others, one will favor the transfer of
the pension bureau to the rar de
partment It is also possible, with
legislation, that the affairs of the
Indian bureau can be "wound up
within the next five ears, as was the
freedmen's bureau. General Miles,
of the army, believes this can be
done. The president sent for Gener
al Miles just before ho left Washing
ton for Vancouver and had a long
talk with him npon the subject
General Miles said he would take a
contract to make every Indian in his
department of the extreme northwest
self-sustaining within the next five
years, if he had certain legislation to
help him from congress. This would
simplify very much the work of the
interior department, and make it pos
sible for a good, honest, business
man to clean out and properly regu
late the department, which has been
for years the center of more scandals
than any other branch of the ser
vice. The New York Star says: Mr.
Blaine feels friendly toward Mr.
Cleveland, and thinks it will bo the
duty of Bepublicans in congress to
give him every possible backing in
carrying out the policy he has laid
down. A large majority of the Be
publicans agree with Mr. Blaine in
this. They expect to see many Dem
ocrats repudiate Cleveland, if he
lives up to his promises. They ex
pect to see a large faction of the
Democrats opposing him in congress
next winter, and they have deter
mined that they will stand by him. .
The Ames company at Ohicopee re
ceived an order last Tuesday for 200,
000 swords.
ClevJiAND says life is too short to
read petitions for government positions.
Mabisoaii, the Mexican minister of
foreign affairs, announced on the
24th that he had jnst received news
that Barrios had invaded San Salva
dor with 15,000 men; he added: "If
the moral disapproval of Mexico and
the United States has no effect upon
President Barrios, more decided ac
tion may be necessary. "While do
voting all our energies to internation
al construction, we would deplore
the necessity of a foreign war."
The prize of 40,000 francs offered
by-the French academy for some cer
tain test of death, to prevent people
from being buried alive, was given
to a physian who announced that on
holding the supposed dead person to
a strong light, if living a scarlet tinge
is see where the fingers touch, show
ing a continuous circulation of the
blood, no scarlet being seen if dead.
Pure Ice,
Delivered at Your Door.
This Ice Is cut on Lake Cocollala and Is
pure.
All orders left at Tost & Hansen's Astoria
Soda Works will be promptly attended to.
G. REED.
Manager.
Lost or Misplaced.
CERTIFICATE NO. 25. FOR TEN ( 10)
shares of stock of the Pvthlan Land and
Uullding Association, Issued to Jay Tuttlo Is
not to De iouna ana nouce is nereny given
that if the same shall not be found by the
owner before the 1st of April, 1885, applica
tion will be made to the board of directors
of said association to cancel the same and
issue to him a new certificate for said stock.
JAY TUITLE.
Astoria, March 20, 1833.
For Sale.
THREE FRESH COWS-GOOD MILK
crs. very gentle and kind, five years old.
Price $50 and $55.
K.OSBURN.
Skipanon.
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
J- will levy on the property of the delin
quent list ofl$S4, if the taxes are not paid
immediately.
C.W.LOtJGHERY.
Chief of Police.
Astoria, Feb. 9, 1685.
Teachers' Examination.
rTHE REGULAR QUARTERLY EXAM-
JL lnation of applicants for certificates to
teach in the public schools of Clatsop coun
ty will be held at my office In the court
house on the 2Gth and 27th inst., beginning
at nino A. M , on i lie 26 th.
J. E. HIGGINS,
Countv Superintendent Public Instruction.
Abtoria, March 17, 1885.
Boat Found.
PICKED UP BELOW TONGUE POINT
on the Cth inst, a skiff. Owner can have
the same by applying to Hans Swanseu at
White Star Packing Co., proving property
and paying charges.
HANS SWANSEN.
For Sale.
NEW COLUMBIA BIVER
A BRAND
JX. Fishing Boat
Apply to
rto
M. LEATHERS.
tt.1
To Rent.
A FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL
IS' located. Apply at this Ofuce.
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS IIRUEBY GIVEN THATTHE
undersigned, will apply to the common
council of the city of Astola, at its next reg
ular meetlntr for a license to sell wine, malt
and spirituous liquors In less quantities
than one quart, for a period of one yar
from April 13th, 1885. in the Parker House
saloon shuated on Lot 5, Block 8, McClure'3
Astoria. "
. WM. ALLEN.
Astoria, March 21st. 1835.
Desirable Property for Sale.
TWO LOTS, EACH TCrlCO, IN ADAIK'S
Astoria, opposite the E3ple Cannery.
For terms, etc., apply to this ofllce.
For Sale.
NE
HOUSE AND LOT
IN ALDER-
J brook,
Frlce, eleven hundred (l.ioo)
dollars. For further particulars enquire of
MESSRS. VAN DUSEN & CO.,
Upper Astoria.
Job Printing.
Best Quality: Lowest Prices,
-AT-
Astorian
The
Job Office.
Receipt Books, Rill Heads, Fosters, Cards,
Tags, Legal Blanks. Circulars, Note
and Letter Heads, Etc
J"o"to Fart Titr! Tig,
Neat, Qnick and Cheap, at
The Astorlan Job Office.
1885.
INTEREST
"Will be allowed
On Time Deposits.
Drafts on all the Leading Cities.
Wm. T. Coleman &Co.
S. JBIiMOKE,
Manager Banking Department.
Astoria, Oregon.
T. G. RAWLINGS,
"Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried
MJTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC.
Fine Cigars and Teliacce.
Next door to L J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St.
Mrs. Campbell
Is now prepared to
Furnish First Class Rooms,
NEW FURNITURE THROUG HOLT.
WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD.
OverBeck & Son's Grocery Store,
Cmr cfOUty asJ ssiHSt.,tipSUln.
A Paralyzer!
Lowest Rales Ever Hearfl of
M. D. KANT will furnish to the public
suits made to order In first-class style and
workmanship at the following rates :
BdhIbcsm Suits,
S18.50
- 20.00
22.00
- 25.00
Summer Suits,
.
Traveling Suits,
Dress Suits, -UuKlaess
Pants,
27.50
- 30.00
35 00
- 30.00
5.00
S6, 7, 8.00
Drexs Pants,
9 &. 10.00
Call and convince yourself on
M. D. KANT,
THE BOSS
Merchant Tailor ani Clothier.
Important Notice!
Oregon Improvement Co.
Great Reflnctionin Price ofCoal.
On and after December 1st until further
notice the price at the hunkers will be as
louows tor
SEVTTJLE COAt.
Clean Domestic per ton, 23 to lbs.
Average Steam ' .
Screening j " " "
$7.03
6.08
4.00
On hand a constant
rates, of first-class
supply, at market
CUMBERLAND.
K.A.NOYES.At;ent.
TO LET.
LIBERTY HALL.
Suitable for Sociables and Parties.
Terms Moderate.
A pply to N. CLINTON,
President.
ROOMS AND HALL TO LET.
Pythian Land and Building Ass'cn.
LARGE. FINE EOOMS WITH TVATEtt
and gas en vult or single. In Pythian
Building
Also Pythian Hall, the finest and best
lighted ball in the city ; suitable for Lodge,
Sociables. Parties or Lectures. Terms mod
erate. Apply to
E.A.NOYES,
Secretary.
Assignee's Notice.
1TOTTCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
i! 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 ofF. D. Wmton, lg the city of
oaiuiwi, 1.1UIMJIJ cuuuiy, urcuuu.
ISAAC BEKGMAN,
Assignee,
Dec 27th. ISM.
Final Settlement Notice of Admin
istrator. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE
of Oregon,! or the County of Clatsop, In the
matter of the estate of August Gleselman.
deceased : To all persons Intrested In said
estate : You are hereby notified that Win.
Bock, administrator of said estate, has filed
In said court his final account as Mich ad
ministrator, and that said court has ap
pointed me 4in aay oi way. 1555. at the
court house In said county, at the hour of
one o'clock p. at, as the time and place for
neanncoDjecuonsiosaiannai account ana
the settlement thereof, at which time and
place all persons Interested are notified to
attend.
WILLIAM BOCK,
Administrator of the Estate of
August Gleselman. deceased.
Astoria, Or.. March 18th, 1SS5. td
lovErx
Boiler Skates.
Latest and Best. Tension by Spiral
Spring. New adjustment. Used bv largest
Rinks. Send for circular to
E. T. AIXEff.
41G Market St.. San Francisco.
Three Rooms to Rent
IN BUILDING OYER PRAEL'S STORE.
Good for offices or dwelling purposes.
Apply to C. 8. GUNDEHSON.
orPRAELBROS.
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE IS HEKEBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned was on the 5th day ot Jan
uary, 1885. duly appointed by the County
Court of the State of Oregon for the County
of Clatsop, administrator of the estate of
Hans rienning. aeceasea" All persons hav
ing claims against said estate ate hereb
2
notified to present the same properly
rly veri
fled to me at my office at the Union cannery.
In Astoria, Oregon, within six months from
this date.
PETER F. JOHNSON,
. , . . , .. Administrator.
Dated, Astoria, Or., January 29, 1685. 5-4t
I
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Carpets! 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 iu this citj', comprising all grades, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades,
To the lowest priced article in this line.
We
Carpets within the next four weeis, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding
the possibility of Being: Undersold, by any of oar Competitors.
IN THE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, nd shall be pleased
10 receive a can ior inspection wnetner you purcuase or nut.
CHAS. HEILBOItN.
New Establishment!
IV BW FEIGE
FURNITURE, FURNISHING GOODS,
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAaiES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Chenamu3 and Hamilton Sts.
ATTRACTION!
Set Counters!
This Week at Adler's.
1 Oct Counters.
Attraction Extraordinary!
GREAT BARGAINS!
L. 1. JOHNSON,
DKALKR IK
CIGABS AND TOBACCOS,
SMOKERS' ARTICLES,
Playing CanR Cutlery, Stationery, Etc A
flue mock of Merschaura and Brier Pipes,
Amber Good, Etc.
Two doors of cor. "Water and West -9th Sts
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Sol M Jewelry,
Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches,
Pianos and Organs or tho Best
malic at (he Lowest Prices.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
8A11 goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER
BUY YOUR TICKETS
via the popular
THINGVALLA LINE.
The larce. well a
and commodi-
ous steamers of th
llno arc running DI-
RECT between
New York and Scandinavia
Without calling at any intermediate port,
consequently no Transfer of Passenger or
Baggage. 2io extra expenses Captains,
Surgeons, Officers, Stewards and Crew are
all Scandinavians. Passengers Baggage
checked to destination a safeguard adopt
ed by no other steamship line. Drafts and
Money Orders on Denmark, Sweden and
Norway issued at lowest rates. For further
Infonnation apply to
BOZORTII & JOHNS,
Astoria. Oregon.
M. E. KIPP,
PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER.
Water Pipes a Specialty.
A Full Stock of Material on Hand.
Personal attention given all ordcra, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Terms Roasoaable.
Shop and offlco on Cass street, one door
above Frank Fabre's Restaurant, Astoria,
Oregon.
are determined to dispose of our stockrof
II. l)u BUISSON, Manager.
TO CANNERY-MEN AND OTHERS.
Wing Sang & Co.
The undersigned are prepared to lurnlsh
CHINESE LABOR
For putting up Salmon, either by the day.
month, or case ; also, en furnish Chinese
uoiHis oi ail uesenptjons.
You can depend upon this man,
SIT QUE,
Agent at Astoria.
He refers to WASHINGTON PK'G CO
J. W. GKARHART,
H. HEERIOK,
SAM. ARNDT,
0. SOVEY.
NOTICE
To Cannerymen and Fishermen.
WE TAKE TLEASURE IN ANNOUNC
ing to the trade that we have secured
the services of Mr. A. M. JOHNSON, so
long and favorably known in the SAIL
MAKING trade In Astoria. Hereafter ilr.
Johnson will have sole supervision of our
Sail Loft and will give his personal attend
ance to the manufacture of Boat Sails for the
Columbia River trade.
AY. C-NOON & CO.,
Cor. B and Front Sts. Portland. Or.
New San Francisco House.
Wing Sang & Co.,
IMPORTERS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers
-IN
Chinese Merchandise.
The finest quality of Silk Goods, Dry
Goods, China "Ware. Chinese Novelties, Rice,
Opium, Nut Oil, Tea, Preserved Ginger,
Sandal wood Oil. Tooth Powder. Blank
Books. Brushes, Brooms, Nuts, Peppermint.
Headache Cure, Etc., Etc. A Large Stock
At Terr Low Prices.
SIT QUE is agent for Chinese Commis
sion Merchants and will tako all orders and
promptly 1111 thenv
Employment Ofllce.
All kinds of Labor furnished: reliable
Cannery Hauds furnished piece work or
by the day. Satisfaction promised In everj
case.
The Seaside Bakery
FRESH BREAD
Delivered in any Part ot the City.
FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY.
Home-Mado Candy Made Daily:
The Trade Supplied:
Pine Pastry:
A First Class Establishment. Prices to
suit the times.
F. B. ELBERSON, Prop'r.
ww o
-THE FINEST-
Family Groceries, Provisions
and Freshest Vegetables
-AT-
FRANK L.
-ALL
Low Down Prices 1 !
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.
Opposite Custom House Square.
H, B. PARKER,
DEAEER
Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Lime, Bricfc, Cement, Sana aid Plastv
Wood Delltered to Order. Drajla?, Ttamlny and Express Bnslaea.
Slfc raw i jyvL3
SIIHBRSBam
TER apply to the Captain, or to
THE NEW MODEL
A FULL STOCK
FTJXXi
Jobs An SVXonfgomery
DEALEU
Tin, Sheet- Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Ranges
The Best In the market.
Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job
work done In & workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY
Attended to Promptly
CbeBasKS Street, A'ext
ASTORIA,
if. OLSEN.
J. GUSTAFSON.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IN
FURNITURE 35 BEDDING
Corner Haln aad SqHeraoqHa Streets. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL APPOED.
ATjL kinds of fubkitube repaired and VARISISHED.
Change of Agency.
We hare appointed
MR. O. F. MORTON
Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria.
All those wishing to purchase a flrst-class
SEWIKQ MACHINE, or to make pay
ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton.
Headquarters at B. 8. "WORSLEY'S Sales
room. The Singer Mfg Co.,
92 Morrison Street, Portland, Or.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA. .... OREGON
$67,000,000 Capital!
Liverpool and London and Globe.
North British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
A2TD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
OET
PARKER'
AT -
IK
STEAM EB
(1LAIU PARKER
ben P. Parher,Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR
11. B. PARKKlt.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN
TORIA ONLY OF
AS-
E. 8. lAWBS,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, V
ttLL BE PLEASED.
K. K. HA WES Is also agent for tti-
End patent Mm Stow
And other first-class Stores.
Furnace Work Stoasx Fit
tings, etc, a ipadalty.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
iy-
WORK
on Reasonable Terms.
te C
Iu Parker's Stare.
ORJSOOH.
A. JOHNSON.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
-GO TO
MHD & STOKES,
A FULL LINK OF
HARDWARE
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW SLIP
Just Finished in Rear of Store.
Mi are ani Slip (Mlerj
VAH 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
SewiHg Mackiaes,
Palats shcL Oils, Grecerles, etc,