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(2) hc gaUg storatt. ASTORIA, OREGON: FKriUY. APJtIL 10. 1885 WAR. Yestekday's news indicates imme diate var between England and Rus sia. The collision reported in our dispatches will in all probability, has ten the inevitable. The war feeling in both England and Russia is in tense particularly so in England, where all classes, however locally di vided on questions of home policy are a unk in the declaration that Bussia must vacate or fight. In Russia the Czar and his advisers are said to look upon the war as a sort of safety valve for Nihilism and discontent to vent itself. Both countries have been talking peace all along and making tremen dous preparations for what the world saw was only a matter of time. The next thing on the programme is a for mal declaration of war and then the shock of conflict in the defiles of the far off land of the Afgbans. The example of Franco in 1870 to the contrary notwithstanding, it is the nation that can fire gold as well as lead that conquers in modern wars Herein lies the weakness of Russia. Of lead she has plenty, and of men and ships she has an abundance, but in gold and credit she is lacking. Her bonds have been popular of late years because they pay five per cent, an unusual rate in European money mar kets, and, singularly enough, they are-held in large quantities in En gland. It has been noted by observers that the Russian bonds were not so sensitive to war talk as the English securities, which, while paying but about half the in terest paid by the Russians, and therefore regarded as the safer in vestment, fell farther and more rapid ly. This firmness was the sign of a staving off of war, to vhich conserva tive people clung tenaciously. The financial condition of tho czar's em pirecertainly willnotof itself explain the steadiness of the bonds. During tho hist four years tbe financial out look of the Russian government, has been something which we Americans, puzzled how to disposo of our sur plus, find it difficult to realize. In 1S31 the revenue of tho empiro was 65.102,000, and the expenditures 69,451,000. The following year the cTeficit rose to SS.0GG,000. No statis- uct since io are reacwy accessible, but the deficit still is large and would be vastly increased by the expendi tures of a foreign war, especially one so likely to be stubbornly contested a? a struggle for the golden prize of India. It is true that a despotism proceeds more directly to its point than a free i government, because the former has no public opinion to conciliate; but even under a despotism there is a limit to the taxation a people will en dure, and the poverty of the country, and the grinding weight of taxes are leadingcounts of the indictment which Russian popular discontent prefers against the Russian government. In a great war the spirit of patriotism, or its substitute, national pride, makes people willing to submit to burdens unendurable in times of peace; but tho money with which .to prepare for war is what Russia needs, and that money she finds it next to impossible to wring from the tax payers or borrow from the bankers. The great money lenders look askance on Russia for tho reason that they consider her an exhausted country almost on the verge of revolution. In this dilemma Russia feels all the bit terness of being dependent on her great rival for all the sinews of war. A writer in a London paper notes as an ingenious method of keeping the Russian bonds popular the way in which loans havo been put on the money market, small sums having been borrowed in rapid succession, and the "calls'" comprehending very limited amounts of several issues. Thu3 an appearance of ability and williuguess to take up the deed is counterfeited to the benefit of tho czar and the comfort of the investor. English investors are therefore urged by tho BLtne writer to sell out their holdings of Russian bonds, as the closing of the English mouey market would leave the Muscovite loans without a refuge in Europe, the Ger mans at present being disinclined to slock up any further. Now that war is breaking on tho Afghan fron tier an unlimited amount of paper money may float Russia through it, only to accelerate the day of national bankruptcy. But, as between a na tion paying 5 per bent and one pay ing 3 per cent, the probabilities of suocess are in favor of the latter, na borrowing the readier and paying the less for what she has to buy. Giadstone stated in the house of commons Tuesday night that be saw no reason why the present difficulties with Russia could not be settled by ordinary diplomatic methods. Ax Arab paper contains an interest ing description of tue organization of thoMahdi's forces, according to which the tactical unit of his army is the "brotherhood," consisting of ten men, who are originally under the orders of their senior in age. Any soldier, however, who especially distinguishes himself may be promoted to the lead ership. Ten of these "brotherhood'' form, a company, at the head of which is a ferik, and ten companies form a regiment, which is commanded by an emir and his lieutenants. Every com pany has its linen flag, which invaria bly bears the crossed swords that form the military device of the Mah di; but the color of the flag varies, eaeh regiment having its own, and in fact, being known by its color. Deeds of bravery are rewarded by a present of gold, and any private may by con tinued gallantry raise himself to the rank of emir. "When the Mahdi cem: mands in person he is accompanied by ten emirs, who constitute his staff, by ten officers who act as aide-decamps, and by four mounted standard bears. These twenty-four immediate companions of the general-in-chief are alono eligible to sit on courts martial and councils of war. But the Mahdi has several unofficial council lors, and among these doubtless are the two Frenchmen who according to the Paris papers, have thrown their lot with him. How many persons have even rough idea of tho average sum upon which by far the larger part of the citizens of the United States are fed, clothed and housed? A recent statis tician estimated that eight per cent, of the population of this country is supported by from forty-five to fifty cents per capita a day. At the latter figure this makes $16125 as the aver ago annual cost oyiving; but, as by average we mean the balance between extremes, there must be many persons who have not even this sum to live upon. That fifty cents a day is a generous estimate will be admitted when it is remembered that many mill operatives earn only from So to S7 a week, and that the wages of farm hands run from $20 to $30 a month, and that ou these sums several per sons are often supported. "When it is remembered, too, that some other human beings have a yearly income equal to what is necessary for the subsistence of 500 or 1,000 of these "average'' mortals, the startling con trast between tho extremes of our modern society must-be most evident Rasmus B. Avdeusok. tho nominee for minister to Denmark is one of the best selections the president has j'et made. Professor Anderson, who has a chair in the university of Wis consin, is known throughout the west as one of the most accomplished schol are in tho north European lan guages and as an eloquent advocate in tho cause of the Scandinavian people in tms country, lie was largely instrumental in the establish ment of the new periodical in Chicago called Scandinavia, md to literature he is known by his admirable trans lations of the novels of Bjornson and by another work on northern mythol ogy. He has also been a frequent contributor to tho magazines on topics relating to the language and literature of tho Scandinavians There is no man -who better repre sents tho feelings and aspirations of the Scandinavians in this country, or who ,will be able to commend him self bettor to the court of Copenha gen. A ""Vashixgtoxiax, said to be well informed as to the European situa tion, believes that in certain contin gencies the United States may have an interest in the war between Franco and China. The principal Chinese commercial steamship lines have been purchased by an American syndi cate which is composed of capitalists in Boston, New York and San Fran cisco. President Arthur 'recently called attention to this fact in his message. The ships owned by this syndicate, in spite of our own navi gation laws, fly the American flag. In reality they have no right to sail un der American colors, and are not en titled to the protection of ths United States; but if any of these ships should be seized by a French man-of-war, complications would ensue be tween the United States and France. This might prove to bo a serious mat ter. P.robably it might be more se rious for France than for the United States, because any complication be tween France and the United States would encourage China. It is estimated that there are 2,000, 000,000 Mohammedans in this world, of whom 6,000,000 are in southeastern Europe and 20,000,000 in Asiatic Tur key, 7,500,000 in Persia, 25,000,000 in Arabia and Central Asia, and 00,000, 000 in Hindostan. Considerably more than half of them are in Asia, and the remainder in Africa, except the 6,000,000 in European Turkey. It is also stated thatIslam is rapidly con verting the followers of Brahmiuism. This is the force which threatens Eng land should the Mahdi succeed in impressing it with the belief that he is the true prophet. Hithebto Newfoundland fish have been imported into Canada, under the treaty of Washington, tho same as into the United States. In view of expiring fishery clauses in that treaty, the Canadian parliament recently added the same duty on fish from Newfoundland as will be put on fiah from the United States. Nogales, which now contains about 1,200 inhabitants, is built across the boundary line between Mexico and the United States, .about one-half of the town being in each of the repub lics. Block tin, in paying quantities and of superior quality, has been discov ered in the Cascade range, near Quartzville, in this state. NEW TO-DAY. For Rent. milKKE FINE ROOMS IN BUILDING JL recently occupied by J. i'llger. Suitable for offices, etc Apply to C. S. GUNDERSON. Summons. TX THECLKCUlTCOUltTOF THE STATE A of Orezoii. f t Cl.itson County : .1. O. Bozorth and A. I'. .lohns. partners doing Business under me linn nam u uo zorth & Johns, rulnlifl'a e. F. 1". Hciiessy, Defendant. In the name of the Slate of Oregon, to the above named defendant: You are hereby requited to appear ami anwtr the com plaint of the above named pUtntiUs fi ed against you In tin above entitled coutt and action, on or before tbe first day of Die next term of t his court, to wit : the 2u:h day nf May. 18S3, and if vou fall so toxin the plain tiffs will tike judgment against you fur the sum of $4,105 Go.tndcotts and disbursemrnL, and for the sale under execution of certain personal propt rty. attached In this action consl ting ot carpenter V tools, lianlw.in and bu ldinz materials. Hits .summons is puMished by tirtue of an order nude bv the Hon. V. .1. Taylor. JuiIrc of ja!'i court at chambers, on the 1st dav of April. 1RS". FUL ON BitO-".. 13-Ct Attorneys for Plaintiffs Xa uu ID X 3E3 S - KOTO Mrs. Malcolm's Millinery Parlors fou SPRING AND SUMMER HATS. A large and well-selected stock on hand, SEW GOODS beins secured every day. A complete Hi enf Lndks' HEADY-MADE rXDKKWi Alt. with prices to suit the tinifs CIIEAl'COKSKTS:iMecialty: alo ahire .ssortmeut of tin lUt (Ir.uif of COILSETS. Children's Sls"FOMETS,Just received. All the IATEST NOVELTIES. In SILK SCARFS. GOi.I) and Sll.vr.lt LACES and OKNA.MEMS are ki.-pt at this. Tho Cheapest millinery Iloiihe m Astorin. FISHIRMHTS OUTFITS. OIL SKINS, Gum Boots, Overalls, Shirts, Etc. AT Phil. A. Stokes, Next door to Fo rd & Stokes it jre, is head quarters lor Clothing at Bottom Figures. Even thine bought here cuarantc dtobe Ju-t as represented. No o'd ueci: ; cwry- ining iren ami risw unuus fit every Steamer, l'eincmb r the place. 11111.. A. STOIC . C5T a full line of GENTS' FUKXISIIIXG GOOISforsaleat Prlre ttint Drfy Competition. Delinquent Tax. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE delinquent tax In School District No. 9. If not paid in ten d.ivs from date will be placed In the hands of the sheriff for collec tion. Mns M LEIXEXWFBER, Clerk School District No. 9. Upper Astoria, April ath. 16S. Beginning April Stli, 1885. 3 Str. MOUNTAINEER CArT. E. J. MOODY, Astoria, Or., Cathlainet, W. T., "Westport, Or., and intermediate points. The Steamer Mountaineer will leavo Asto ria d&Ur, until further notice, from Hti-t er'.t uliatf. loot of Slain street, at half-past 3 o'clock 1. M., as follows : Jsond&TC, Wednesdays and Fridays, for UATIIIj.vsiet and intermeiilite points on Wabh. fer. side will go to Westport. same days. Tnesdajs, Thursdajs and Saturdays, for WJSSTruKT ana intermediate p ints on the Oregon side will go to Cathlamet same days. Will LeaTe CATHDAM ET, W.T., for As toria, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at botch o'cWckA. M., toueufnp at all way land Iiiks on Wash.Ter. side, and return ou same side. WlllLeaTe"WESTPOltT, for Astoria. Or., ou Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday at Ker en o'clock A. 2d., touching at all wav land- lngi on sld-. Oregon side, and return on same For Freight or F&ssasrr. artnlv on board, or to Main street Wharf. To Rent. THE FINE BUSINESS STOKE FOKMEU y occupied by J. 1'ilger. A desirable location. Apply to C. S. GUNDEItSON. For Rent. 1WO-STOKYBO UtDINU HOUSE. FUL . ly equipped : Known as the Point Ad ams mess houte. Apply at Ctnnerv or of GEORGE &11AKKEU. House to Rent. NIVE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inquire of W, IJ. HEADINGTON. Brick for Sale. A T THREE DOLLARS TER 1,00). as. Apply at this office. To Rent. A FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL ly loctlcd. Apply at this Oftlce. Notice. NEITHER THE CAPTAIN 2COR THE consignees of the British bark Archer will be resp uible for any debts contracted by the crew while lying in this port. Wil CHAMBERS, Master. Astorui. April 7th, 1885. Elegant Rooms. SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN "WM. Hume's "building. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORE. Dealer at 'Wholesale Mure, Bedding, Oil Cloth, "Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co., Jealers Furniture. Bedding. Wall Paper. Mirrors, PICTURES, lull, Canute, Matting, Picture frames, finte Shades, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts ADLE Closing Out S is just commencing to get in good running order. It takes some time to mark down his Enormous Stock But he is nov; about through. His Prices Astonish. Everybody! Call and see for Yourself and "be Convinced that this is so. L.I. JOHNSON, DRALKR IX CIGARS AND TOBACCOS, SMOKERS' ARTICLES. riayliijj Card". Cutlery, Stationery." Etc. A line stocK of Alerscliaum ami lirier Pipe, Amber Goods, Ete. Two doors of cor. Water and West-oth Sts ASTORIA, OREGON. Solid (r0lflJ8welry? Scarf Pins, Chains, latches, I'iaims anil Orgnus or (he Hcst maiie ut the Lowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry hi Astoria. I3PA1I goods wairanted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER To Let. ITIURXISIIED AND UNFURNISHED : rooms for housekeeping, over Beck& Sou's grocery stort. SIRS. CAMPBELL. House to Rent. jTNQUIREATTHIS OFFICE. For Sale. ONE HOUSE AND LOT IN ALDER brook. Trice, eleven huudred (1,100) dollars. For further particulars enquire of MESSES. VAN DUSEN & CO.. Upper Astoria. For Rent. TnE HALL OVER D. L. RECK & SON'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may be made to Mrs. Geo. P. wheeler. Secretary of tho Astoria Ladles' Coflee Club. FINE COWS. INTENDING PURCHASERS OF ONE OR more good family cows of One breed and splendid milkers, should call on. or address K. 04BURN, Sklpanon. Fair Warning. PATIENCE CEASES TO BE A VIRTUE. Persons knowing themselves to be in debted to tho firm of Newbury & Stevens or IJ. F. Stevens & Co., arc warned that suit will be commenced against them on the llth day of this mo th, unless paid prior to that hue. Our accounts are at the office of N. E. Goodell, who is authorized to receive and receipt for the same. We need w hat Is due us and shall have it if there is any virtue in the laws of this country. NEWBURY & STEVENS. Dated at Astoria, this Till day of April 1835 Desirable Property for Sale. mWO LOTS, EACn 75x150, IN ADAIR'S X Astoria, opposite the Eagle Cannery. For terms, etc., apply to this office. Noticeto Columbia and Willamette River Pilots. IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTKUC I tions from Board of Pilot Commissioners 1 hereby notify all Columbia and Willamette Rher Pilots now holding Branches from the old Board, to surrender the same to me within ten days from this date, deposit bonds and make application to the present board for now Branches. G. W. LOUNSBERRY. Sec'ty Board Pilot Comm'rs ... . ,. State.of Oregon. Astoria, April 3, 1833. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT all persons having city assessment blanks in their possession must return the. same to the City Assessor's office on or be fore the 10th day of April, 18S5. as no blanks will be received after that date nor Indebt edness allowed. GEO. P. WHEELER. City AssBssor of Astoria, Or. "darch27tb,iss5. and Retail m Oarpets5 Matting, la H. Dc BUIS.SOX. Manager. The Seaside Bakery FRESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Homo-Made Candy Made Daily: The Trade Supplied: Fine Pastry: A First Clxta Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop'r. "Flor de Madrid." Ofkick of V. Mautixez Ybor & Co , i Kev West, Flu., Feb. a, 18S3. f We take pleasure in announcing to the Cigar Trade of the Northwest and California that we have this day ap pointed L. K. G. Smith of Portland, Or., our sole Agent for the whole PaclGc coast, and kindly recommend him as sucii to our old and new patrons. We guarantee that, as heretofore, all Cigars from our factory are and will be made of the finest and choicest Havana Tobacco only and that we shall not fall to keep up our well established reputa tion on tiiem. Verv respectfully, Y. MARTINEZ YBOR & CO. In accepting the honor of represent ing above manufacturers, I do so with a thorough conviction and after a careful scrutiny that nothing in the Key West Havana line could be offered or pro duced superior to these world-renowned '"FLOR de MADRID." Shall be pleased to fill all orders In trusted to us for any style or siie, either direct from factory from our various de pots in California or the northwest Responsible dealers in the interior wishing the agency in their respective towns will receive a prompt hearing by addressing L. K. G. SMITH. Stark and Front Sts. Portland. Depot for Astoria at L. K. G. SMITH'S Cigar Store. Chenamus Street. Theo. Bkackeb, Manager. Cannerymen and Fishermen At tention! I Ail NOW PREPARED TO FURNISH board and lodging place for ICO fisher men. Separate building especially fitted for fishermen only, free from noise or disturb ance. .Most conTenient,and the only place of the kind In Ilwaco. The best board guar anteed at reasonable rates. No Chinese em ployed. Giveui a call before contracting elxwhere. Calloraddress WM.B.HAYDEN, Ilwaco, W.T. M. R. KIPP, PLUMBER AND CAS FITTER. Wator Pipes a Specialty. A Full Stock of Material on Hand. Personal attention ciyen all orders, and satisfaction guaranteed. Terms Reasonable. Shop and offlco on Cass street, one door aboro Frank Fabro's Restaurant, Astoria. Oregon. T. 6. RAWLINGS. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried :f:e.tt:ei?s. MJT3. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC Fine Cigars and Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squemoqna St. For Sale. QTOCKAND FURNITURE OF THE OLD O Corner Saloon. Inquire of J. W. STEARNS, Agt. Astoria, Oregon. April lit, t5. iroTor THE FLN'EST Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables -AT RANK L -ALL Low Down Prices ! t Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets. Opposite Custom House Square. M. B, PARKER, DEALKK IN Hay, Oats, mi Straw, Lie, Met, Cement, M anil Plaster Wood DeUrered to Order. Dray lag, Teaaiasf and Express Business. rit&F3 TKR apply to ih Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL IRHHKifKlHHHflHllnB fHH A FTJItL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. 35 John A. XlXonig&m3?y, DEALER IN Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment ol HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kanges 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. CheBSBM Street, A'ext teC L Parker's Store. ASTORIA. - - OHSaOIf. if. OI.SEN. J. OUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. x DEALERS W FURNITURE Coraer llala aad SqaeaaoqHa Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PEICES AS CHEAP AS aiTALITY WILL AITOBD. AIX KINDS OP FUBrflTURE KEPAIRKD AND VABUHSHED. Change of Agency. We hare appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a first-class SEWING MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S.WORSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mfg Co., 32 Morrison Street, Portland, Or. Carnalian & Go. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND HHVA1L DEALERS IN GEMBAL MERCHAMSE foraer 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, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO. B. VAN DUSEN. Asent. PARKER' AT - STEADIER CLARA PARKER. Eben P. Parfter,Uaster. 3 For TOWING. FREIGHT or CIIAK- 11. B. PAEKKlt. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF Mm 8. BAWB&i AGENT U. AND EXAMINE IT. Y VrtLL BE PLEASED. K. K. HAWES ts also agent ' r Ui Bnci patent Cooldnir Stofc And other first-class Sl37es. Furnace "Work. Steam Fit tings, etc.. a. specialty. BEDDING AND Hardware anil Slip CMery VAH DUSEN & CO., DEALERS IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotfon Canvas,. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing Machines, Palate and Oils, Groceries, etc. HAVE YOU IN THE 2IATTER OF Rags, Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOABD I STOKE Vill give you the best price for It. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser; from a Block to an Anchor, You Can Get what You Want at FOABD & STOKES. Headquarters at bnlldln?. east end of Water Street. Mini to Si? --...