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ASTUltlA, OREGON:
SATURDAY APRIL 18. 1885
en: SOUTHWEST POSSESSIONS.
OUIt PUBLIC DEBT.
Tmiuk is present inquiry in the
Canadian parliament regarding the
boundary line between Britii-h
America and Alaska. It is thought
in "well informed quarters that t hire
may bo eomo unpleasant discussion
between the United States and En
gland regarding the definition of na
tional boundaries.
This boundary seems to be vague
and indefinite. The fact that Alaska
has until quite recently been a sort
of ultima tliule has prevented any
discussion, but now that our north
west possessions begin to assume
some prominence, the question of
limits promises to be an interesting
one.
"When Secretary Seward bought
Alaska from the Russians in 18G7, the
document of sale contained the fol
lowing regarding boundary lines:
The eastern limit is the lino of de
markation between the Russian and
British possessions in North America,
as established by the convention be
tween Russia and Great Britain of
February 10-28, 1825, and described
in articles III and IV of said conven
tion in the following terms: Com
mencing from the southermost point
of the island called Prince of "Wales
island, which point lies in the par
allel or ol dcg. 40 min. north latitude
and between the ont hundred and
thirty-first and one one hundred and
thirty-third degree of west longitude
I meridian of Greenwich); the said
line shall ascend to the north along
the channel called Portland channel
us far as the point of the continent
where it strikes the fifty sixth degree
of north latitude: from this last men
tioned point the line of demarkation
shall follow the summit of the moun
tains situated paiallel to the coast as
far as the point of intersection of the
one hundred and forty-first degree of
west longitude (of the same meri
dian), the meridian lino of the one
hundred and forty-first degree, in its
prolongation as far as the frozen
ocean.
IV. "With reference to the lino of
demarkation laid down in the preced
ing article it is understoed:
First That the island called Prince
of "Wales island shall belong wholly
to Russia (now, by this concession to
the United States).
Second That whenever tho sum
mit of the mountains which extend in
a direction parallel to the coast from
tho fifty-sixth degree of north latitude
to tho point of intersection of the
one hundred and forty-first degree of
west longitude shall provo lo bo at
tho distance of more than ten leagues
from the ocean, the limit jot the Brit
ish possessions and the line of coast
which is to belong to Russia, as above
mentioned (that is to say the limit to
the posessions ceded by this conven
tion), shajl bo formed by a lino paral
lel to tho wiudi g of the coast and
which shall never exceed the distance
of ten marine leagues therefrom.
The uncertainty that marks the
ab ve is its chief characteristic. Al
ready disputes have arisen. The En
glish claim that the -'Portland chan
nel" mentioned above does not mean
theP irtiaudchauuel of the old charts,
but a smaller ch nnel farther north.
That interpretation would throw this
ojuntry out of a largo area of valua
ble fisheries aud timber land. Again
it is observable that the line is to fel
low tho bummit of the coast range,
when such summit shall bo at a
greater distaancc than ten marine
leagues. But the mountains are not
uniform in their tiend with the shore,
so that when the btretch too far in
land it is all right for England, but
when they como within four or five
miies of the sea it is all wrong for the
United States.
Tho fact that the territory in ques
tion is the finest part of Alaska adds
to the interest with which tho mat
ter is invested and tho probability
that there will be some move wheth
or peaceable or otherwise toward
more accurate definition of boundary
lines in the near future.
The word "Folger" is likoiy to get
a place in tho dictionory of American
politics similar to that given to the
word "Boycott" in England and Ire
land. The genesis of each word is
nearly tho same and the meaning is
not widely different. "Tho Blaine
men, or h tlf-brceds of New York, led
by their organ, the Tribune, defeated
M , Folger fi r governor in 1882 by
withho d ug the vote3 of his own par
ty from him. An Ohio man now
sa s that one wing of the Democrats
of that state will "Folger" the other
vnng next October meaning that
they will refuso to vote for their can
didates. Hence Mr. Arthur's secre
tary of tho treasury is likely to go
into history in a way different from
that which ho expected, To "Folger"
is in reality to "Boycott" at tho polls.
Tnn Pacific Medical Journal re
ferring to a recent writer who asserts
that lumbermen are free from dys
pepsia because they are in the habit
of chewing gum, says that "if he
would add to his suggestion of chew
ing gum that of becoming a lumber
man the remedy would be very effect
ivo."
"We want a look at tho books,'1 was
a familiar campaign cry last Novem
ber. "Well, our Democratic friends
have had a look at the books, and
Secretary Manning has made his first
announcement regarding the publio
debt, the amount of money on hand,
etc. His statement tallies exactly
with that of his predecessor, and
thire does not seem to be any extra-o-dinary
discoveries so far. That
awful "$10a,000,030 of tho people's
money'' is still there to the same ex
te it that it was before the election,
but "Mr. Manning's figures show what
everybody with three grains of sense
knew all the time, that it cannot be
used, being held for a specific pur
pose, xno democratic secretary
shows in his elaborate report that
there is exactly $22,259,025 cash on
hand available to be used in paying
the running expenses of the govern
ment. Republican newspapers last
October figured that on the 4th of
March there would be $21,500,000; it
seems there is a little over.
The figures Mr. Manning gives aie
interesting and instructive. The total
net debt of tho United States at this
time is $1,502,579,181. Twenty years
ago, at the close of the little difii
culty with Mr. Manning's friends, the
debt was $2,700,000,000. Then there
were 35,000,000 people; the amount
per capita was $77: now wo are 57,
000,000; the amount per capita is
$27. During twenty years the country
has paid $1,200,000 of its obligations
and could pay the rest before Janu
ary 1st, 1888, if there was any neces
sity for it.
!
&?&jF
SPRING', 1885
1 have just recehed an
ELEGANT ASSORTMENT
-1N--
STYLE AND 'QUALITY
OF
MEN'S
BOY'S
YOUTH'S
AND
Children's
Clothing.
HATS,
CAPS,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
Gent's burnishing
ASD
EUBBER GOODS.
My tailoring department U filled with the
(choicest of
CH AS. HEILBORN
Maiiin
Dealer at "Wholesale and K t.vl n
Furniture, Bedding, Carpels,
Oil Cloth., Wall Paper,
"Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc.
i
.Wf
-THE FINEST
Family Groceries, Provisions
and Freshest Vegetables
AT
Astoria Furniture Co.,
Dealers In
Furniture, Betiding, Wail Paper, Mirrors;
pictures,
MonliiDj, Carpets. Mini, Picture frames, Window Shades, etc.
FRANK L. PARKER'S
U. T-
t t
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.
Opposite Custom House Square.
Cor. Cheuainus and Hamilton Sts.
U. Dc BL'ION. .Manager.
' 4iJD .rt.ru
X3T hahttisii
KKMFi: IS
Hay, Oats, ana. Straw, Lime, Met Cement, M ai Plaster
Wood Delirered to Order.
Gov. Squibes, of Washington Ter
ritory, seems to bo somewhat pro
miscuous in his introductions. Tho
San Francisco papers give long ac
counts of two beats, confidence xnon
who got away with some boodle on
the strength of letters of recom
mendation "from Gov. Squires, of
Washington Territory." The 'name
of one was Cecil Norfhbrooke. of the
other Fred'k Van Norman. Clarence
Fitz Percy will probably show up in
time.
Cloths and Cassimeres.
Knits to ordtr from
Pants
- S18loS05 00
5 to 15.00
In fact the lw-t prices are fouuit at my
.t re. Call and mm me
M. D. KANT,
THE BOSS
Merchant Tailor ant Clothier.
The population of Russia, accord
ing to tho census of 18S2, is given at
77,879,521 in European Bussia, of
whom 38,051,977 were males and 39,
227,544 females. The total population
of the entire empire, including Fin
land, was a little over 102,000,000, or
about one twelfth of the population
of tho globe.
LA3DIBS.
GOTO
Mrs. Malcolm's Milliuery Parlors
FOU
SPRING AND SUMMER HATS.
It was Talleyrand who said "Lan
guage is given us to conceal our
thoughts." In his messages to En
gland tho Russian czar seems to be n
disciple of Talleyrand's.
lartri
NEW GOODS being secured every day.
A complete line of Ladles READY-MADF
UNDERWEAR, with prices to suit th
rimes. CHEAP CORSETS a -neclaltv : al-o
alarue ssortmoiit ot the Host (trade of
COIteETS. Children's SUNHONNETS.Just
received.
All the LATEST NOVELTIES. In SILK
SCARFS. GOLD and SILVER LACES and
ORNAMENTS are kept at this.
The Cheapest
Millinery House in Astorln.
No charce for trimming when material Is
purchased at the establishment.
ADLE
Closing Out Sale
Is just commencing to get in good running order.
takes some time to mark down his Enormous Stock
But he is now about through.
His Prices Astonish Everybody!
Call and see for Yourself and he Convinced that this is so.
rra)lnir. feamlus and Express ltnslneot.
3
kti:a.iif.r
I"EU an ! TothfCapUln. or to
iUKA PARKER
Eben P. Patker.Master.
For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAlt
II. I. PABKEIt.
Tiiirtv thousand writers are em
ployed on the 1,500 daily newspapers
published in the United States.
NEY TO-DAY.
USEE
THAT YOU
TEE
GEfc
'PORTLAND"
Family
JELoller
FLOUR!!
For Snlc In JLo(s to Suit.
By WILSON &. FISHER,
ASTORIA.
Or SIBSO.V. cnuitcH & to..
PORTLAND. Or.
1885.
INTEREST
Will bo allowed
On Time Deposits.
Drafts on all the Leading Cities.
Wm. T. Coleman & Co.
S. KIMOItE.
Manager Baukln;;
Department.
Astoria, Oregon.
Clatsop Mill Co.
FURNISHES
Lumber at Reduced Prices.
HOSPITAL,
ASTORIA, - - - ORKGOS
THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARE OF
the Sisters of Chanty. U no w'ready foi
the reception of patients.
Private rooms for the accommodation ot
any desiring them.
Patients admitted at all horns, day or night.
No phyMclan has e-xclusUe right, everv
patient is free to and has the privilege ol
employing any physician thev prefer.
United State Marine
Seamen who pay nospltal Due, are enti
tled to Free care and at tendance at this Hos
pital during sickness. Permits must be ob
tained Tor United State Marines at the Cus
tom Housp.
SfiTKK- F HAKT
THE NEW MODEL
RANUK CAN BE HAD IN A
TORI A ONLY OF
B f? 3AWEB,
it GHHiBilS
A rPLIi STOCK
ii linn m i
AMI
VrlLI.
UiE.NT
EXAMINE tl.
BE PLEASKI
h. K HWVKS i also agent I. r ta
Bitk patent Gntiif M
And other first-class S:37.
Furnace Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc.. a specialty.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
BUY YOUR TICKETS
via the popular
THINGVALLA LINE.
The large, well appointed and commodi
ous steamers or tins
RLCT between
line are running lit-
New York and Scandinavia
Without calling at any Intermediate port,
consequently no Trautfcr of Passenger or
Baggage. No extra expenses Captains,
Surgeons, Officers, Si o wards and Crew are
all Scandinavians. Pa'Senirere' Baggage
checked to destination a safeguard adopt
ed by no other steamship line. Drafts aud
Money Orders on Denmark, Sweden and
Norway Issued at lowest rates. For further
Information apply to
BOZORTH & JOHNS,
Astoria, Oregon.
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 Firt Class Establishment. Prices to
smt the times.
F. B. ELBERS0N, PropY.
"Flor de Madrid.'"
OFF1CK OF V. MAKTI2fK YCOR & CO , (.
Kev Wkst, Kla., Feb. 23. 1885. )
We take pleasure in announcing to
the Cigar Trade of the Northwest and
California that we have this day ap
pointed Li.lv. u.smitii'or Portland, ur.,
our sole Aeent for the whole Pacific
coast, and kindly recommend him as
auch to our old and new patrons.
We Guarantee that, as heretofore, all
Cicars from our factory are and will be
made of tho finest and choicest Havana
Tobacco only and that we shall not fail
to keep up our well established reputa
tion on them. Very respectfully,
Y. MARTINEZ YBOR & CO.
REGULAR
AUCTION SALE,
SATURDAY, 10:30 A. M.
At Holdcu's Auction Itoonis.
Fight single Spring Mattresses, 2 double
Hedstt ad-, and prnuj Matti esses, l Ward
robe (newi. 1 office Desk and 3 Stools. 1
Round C liter Table, 1 Leaf Table, 1 R-p
l.ounge.2 two-light Sprng Chandeliers, 2
Hanging Lamps l black hair farior Sei.l
coal P.u lor Store, 1 Wood ditto. 1 Buck
Cooking stove No. 7, 1 lot Store Window
Blinds and lot of Sundries.
Also
A small lot of Dry Go-d3 and Men's Un
derwear, Boy's Suits, etc, otc.
E. C. HOIiDEX,
Auctioneer.
Th 6 Weekly Astorian
OUT
TifcLlS 2&02?XXl33Lgr
In Wrappers ready for Mailing.
Price, - Ten Cents.
Street Lumber
Home Bills -
No. 1 Flooring and Rustic
No. 2 do do
Lath
$8 50
9 00
19 00
14 50
200
These are Cash. Prices.
FISHEBIEN'S OUTFITS.
OIL SKINS,
Gum Boots, Overalls, Shirts. Etc.
AT
Phil. A. Stokes,
Next door to Foard & Stokes' store, U head
quarters for
Clothing at Bottom Figures.
In accepting tho honor of represent
ing above manufacturers, I do so with a
thorough conviction and after a careful
scrutiny that nothing in tho Key West
Havana line could be offered or pro
duced superior to these world-renowned
"FLOR de MADRID."
Shall he pleased to fill all orders in
trusted to us for any style or size, either
direct from factory from our various de
pots in California or the northwest.
Responsible dealers in the interior
from this date. wwihur uc aKiiuj m iucu ia(icMnc
nilLIPPENA BUEL.L.1.M. ' w icccitu a piuuijJb iiuuiui uj.
Executrix, f addressing
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, March 2S, t. K. G. SMITH.
1SS5. Stark and Front Sts. Portland.
J Depot for Astoria at L. K. G. SMITH'S
i Cigar Store. Chenamus Street
i Tiieo. Bkackkb. Manager.
Executrix' Notice.
TVJOTICE IS HhREBY GIVEN THAT
11 having been appointed expcutrlx of the
last will ai.il test ment of Conrad Boel Ing,
deceas-d, all persons having claims against
the estate of deceased should present tho
same properly verified to me at my rel
dnce hi Astoria, Oregon, within six months
John A. Montgomery,
DEALER IN
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment or
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agent. lor
Magee Stoves and .Ranges
The Best lu the market.
Pmmbluij goods or all kinds ou hand. Job
work dona In a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
.Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
ChenamaA Street, Xext o C L. Parker's Store.
ASTORIA, - OREQQBr-
M, OLSEN. J OUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON.
MARTIN OLSEN &, CO.
DEAliEBS IX
FURNITURE 3 BEDDING
Corner Main and Sqncmoqna Street. Astoria, Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHDS; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITORD.
AIX KIXBS Or FURSITURE REPAIRED ANI YABTJISHEI.
Administrator's Notice.
TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVFNTHATTHE
JJ undersigned was on tho 5th day ot Jan
uary, 1883. duly appointed by tho County
Court or the State ot Oregon for tho County
of Cl.it.sop, administrator of the eatate of
Mans nennn.g. neceaseu- iui persons nay
ing claims against said estate aie hereny
notified to present the same properly veri
fied to me at my office at the Union cannery.
hi Astoria, Oregon, within six months from
this date.
PETER F. JOHNSON.
Administrator.
Da tod, Astoria, Or., January 29, 1SS5. 5-tt
House to Let.
nENTEALLY LOCATED.
V Apply to
Everything bought here maranted to bo
last as represented. No old stock ; every
thing fresh, and NEW GOODS on every
Steamer. Remember the place.
I Hit. A. STOKES.
B-A full line ol GENTS' FURNISHING
GOODS for sale at
Prices thnt Defy Competition.
M. It. KIPP,
PLUMBER AND CAS FITTER.
Water Pipes a Specialty.
A Full Stock of Material on Hand.
Sol LM Jewelry,
Scarf Pins, (Mis, Watches,
Pianos and Organs or the Best
malic at the JLovrent Prices.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
EVAU goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
Change of Agency. Hardware ant
VAN UUSti! & liU.
DEALKBS IX
BOZOSTH& JOHNS.
For Rent.
TnE HALL OVER D. L. BF.CK & SON'S
can be rented for Public gatherings.
Application may be made to Mrs. Geo P.
Wheeler. Secretary of the Astoria Ladles'
Coffee Club.
For Sale.
STOCK AND FURNITURE OF THE OLD
Corner Saloon. Inquire of
J. W. STEARNS, Agt.
Astoria, Oregon. April 1st, 18S5.
For Sale.
SINGLE UPRIGHT MARINE ENGINE
and boilers, built by Delamater & Co.,
New York. 210 horse pewer: Steam
Donkey Pumps j Surface Condenser ; Inde
pendent air. circulating and feed pumps :
too's and connections complete. For price
and particulars apply to
FRANK WOO LSEY,
Cor. First and A sts.. Portland.
To Rent.
FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL-
AFIN
lylo
located. Apply at this Office.
Ship Mount Washington
WILL NOT BE SOLD,
As previously advertised.
TAYLOR. YOUNG & CO.,
Portland. Oregon .
For Rent.
fTlHREE FINE ROOMS IN BUILDING
A recently occupied by J. Pllger. Suitable
for offices, etc. Apply to
v C. S. OUNDEBSON.
Pewoual attention given all orders, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Terras Reasonable.
Shop and oOlco ou Cnsi street, one door
above Frank Fabre'S Restaurant, Astoria,
Oregon.
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned was on the 26th day of No-
vember. 1$!. duly appotnted by the County
' Court of the State of Oregon for the Countyf
oi uiatsop. aaministraior oi me estate o
T. G. RAWLINGS.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In
Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried
FH.UITS.
-NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC.
Fine Cigars and Tobacco.
Next door to L J. Arvold's. Squemoqui St.
Joseph Duncan, deceased.
All nersons having claim
tate are hereby notified to present the same.
i persons having claims against said es-
Droneriv verirfled to me at mv residence
near Skipanon, Oregon, within six months
irom this unte.
SILAS B. SMITH,
Administrator.
Sklpanon. Or.. March 2Mb. 16S5
Delinquent Tax.
NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
delinquent tax In School District No. 9,
If not paid in ten days from date will be
placed In tha hands ot the sheriff for collec
tion.
Mes. M. LKINENWEBEB,
Upper Astoria, Apr!
Clerk School District No. 9.
una. UW.
Abstracts of Title.
milE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED
JL a set of A DStract Books from the records
of Clatsop County and Is now prepared to
furnish complete and correct Abstracts of
Title to any Real Estate In the County, at
reasonable rates.
C.R. THOMSON.
Attorney at Law, Astoria. Oregon.
Office, Room 5, over City Book Store.
We have appointed
mr. o. f. muKiun , Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. I
Pnre Oil, Bright Varnisli,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas.
Hemp Sail Twine,
1 Cotton Sail Twine,
I Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
' Galvanized Cut Nails,
i Agricultural Implements
Seeing Machines,
Paints and Oils. Groceries, etc.
All those wishing to purchase a first-clfts-s
SETTING MACHINE, or to mnko pay
ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton.
Headquarters at B. S. WORSLEY'S Sales
room. i
The Singer Mfg Co.,
0! Morrison Street, Portland, Or. .
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. W. CASK. .
LMPORTERS AND WHOLESAL N'I'
H-KrAlb OEALKHS IN
HAVE YOU
GENERAL MERCHANDISE MfK 10 SMlf
Corner Chennmus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - nRKOON
T
To Rent.
HE FINE BUSINESS STORE FORME K-
ly occupied by J. Pilfer. A desirable
tfoa. Apply to .
C. . C.UJvDSBSON.
IN THE MATTER OF
! Rags. Bottles, Old Metal,
$67,000,000 Capital jg
Liverpool and London and Globe.' , , . ,
1 'r"1" ' will give you the best prIcefor it.
North British and Mercantile q0 you Want to Buy
o.-, ,SHIP MATERIAL,
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser; from a
j Block to an Anchor.
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA y ggj what YoU Want
Fire Insurance Pit, t r0AED & SI0KES.
.neprcseiiuug a vayiuu ui w ,sw uvwi
B. TAR DUSEN, Agint.
Headquarters at building, east end of
5trar,
j Water