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ASTORIA, OREGON:
THURSDAY
MAY 7. 1835
IMPOR1ANT
WORK IN
GOODS
INFLUENCES AT
THE CANNED
INDUSTRY.
The Baltimore Trade of. April 16th
contains the following article, which
is of much interest to packers and
dealers in canned goods. The New
York law referred to has, we believe,
been passed by the legislature of that
state.
Without endorsing the views ex
pressed below we publish them as
indicative of Eastern feeling in a
matter that concerns alike the salm
on canners of the Columbia and the
fruit canners of Califernia:
"There is not a packer of canned
goods in the United States to-day,
who intends remaining in the busi
ness, who is not directly interested in
the changes that are taking place and
in watching others that are rapidly
developing. In the ten years past
the business has altered from a sec
tional to an almost general industry,
and the profits that were peculiar to
its earlier days have shrunk or else
disappeared as its growth extended.
Not only has canning become more
general as to location, but more va
ried as to the food packed. But the
changes now germinating will be as
important as any that have so far
occurred. Not only will legislation
become very general in regard to
canned goods, but the naturo and re
sult of the legislation will. alter the
very conditions on which business
has been done and make it necessary
for the packers of every section to
unite for offensive and defensive ad
vantages in the market Let us sup
pose that any one state passes such a
bill to regulate canned goods pack
ing as is now before the senate of
New York. Under its provisions
that state will have an advantage
over all other states that do not pass
such a bill. The knowledge of this
fact alone is almost certain to ensure
its passage by New York. "With this
law in force the results of competi
tion will be exactly the reverse of
what they have been in the quality of
the goods. Heretofore competition
has injured the goods both in quality
and quantity, something cheaper has
been the only object, reputation was
saved by false labeling, and whilst
the paoker cursed the quality of de
mand, he met it with an alias, lest in
refusing he should send trade to a
more astute competitor. But under
the new law the packer's name and
business location must go on every
thing, and where reputation may
give an advantage he will seek for it,
where bad quality will do injury he
will avoid it But he will do more
than this, he will use all means to
hold his own or domestic market
against outsiders, by making the
'state brand' n special guarantee of
quality, knowing it to be one that can
be made to appeal to the memory and
the prejudice of the consumers of his
state or section. In a communication
we published last week from New
York in relation to the bill before that
senate, the writer says:
'The packer insists that for a pack
er or jobber to buy canned goods
from a dozen packing centers in as
many states, and raft them into New
York, and place them on the market
as New York state pack, is equally a
fraud on consumers and injustice to
the straight packers, and will lead to
the degrading of the York state
brand.'
"This is carefully .and wisely ex
pressed. We know there are many
packers in all sections who will look
on this principle as of doubtful ad
vantage to the business, but let them
consider a moment There is going
to be legislation on this subjeot, not
at the instance of packers or dealers,
but by demand of the people. Hav
ing to meet this legislation by which
the people demand that seme busi
ness resident be responsible for the
goods, the packer naturally and prop
erly endeavors to secure the domes
tic trade for himself, he therefore
packs good, honest quality and
quantity for the home market;
but it should be observed that the
law, like the French law on the same
subject, puts no restriction on the de
ception of purchasers outside of the
state, the goods for other state mar
kets may be slush, light weight under
bastard brands, soaks or anything
that the packer can find his con
science elastic enough to let out,
or a buyer be venal enough to handle
for the profit that will arise from the
final deception. The legislators of
one state have nothing to do with the
protection of people in other states.
With such a law in New York all oth
er states will have to adopt one
similar. It becomes the interest of
every packing center to see that all
the states have similar laws. Mary
land packers, for instance, could not
send deceptive goods to New York
bat her packers would find that in
Illinois the commonest quality of
New York goods might bo sold un
der fine labels as standard Maryland
pack. Thus New York would have an
immense advantage and we are not
foolish enough to suppose she will
neglect the opportunity in getting it
The name of "New York state" on the
label will become the labarum to
guide the domestio consumer, and
trash and bastard goods will have to
find a market elsewhere than with
her. This eminent advantage will
cause the adoption of the New York
law in every state, and this in time
will result in the disappearance of
the speculative and "crooked" pack
ers, for they will have no market for
goods of their class; in fact, the value
of goods in the general market will
be made largely by the reputation of
the state from which they come, as
the state brand can be more easily re
membered than thaf of a firm. Thus
the law, simple as it looks, will work
a revolution that will eventually drive
out of the business all who depend on
deception for a profit, goods will be
packed honestly and the cutting ot
prices to the detriment of quality
will cease and a fight for high repu
tation will result which will be ex
actly the reverse of what now exists.
The business will come down to hon
est competition, average profits with
other lines of trade, and an intrinsio
value in the cans."
It is the impression among Califor
nia canners that the New York law
will be an ultimate benefit to this
coast They say the best brands Ciin
not but be helped by the bill, and
that under its provisions firms out
here can enter into a limited copart
nership with eastern dealers and use
the same labels and brands now used
in New York state. The impression
in other quarters seems to be that
tho law like others can easily be bro
ken in the spirit while observed in the
letter.
If any man can quietly and intel
ligently read the alleged ''dispatches'
regarding the condition of affairs in
England and Russia and be able to
get any definite information out of
them, the same is an exceedingly
smart man. To the averngo individ
ual it looks as if these "dispatches"
were simply the device of shrewd
speculators to "work the thing for all
it's worth," and make a pile while the
excitement is going on. It is notice
able that scarcely a line emanates
from official sources. "It is said," "a
prominent official says;" "A cable
special gives the following." This
is the way the great majority of the
dispatches begin. The fact that the
money market seems easier and se
curities have advanced, indicate prob
abilities of peace, but to make head
or tail of the ridiculous contradic
tions that come across the sea is im
possible. "While it is probable that the O. K.
& N. company may lease their lines
to tho Northern and the Union Pa
cific, the Oregonian says that nego
tiations are not nearly so far ad
vanced as dispatches a week ago
would lead ono to believe they were.
The opinion prevails in railroad cir
cles here that some hitch will occur
and all negotiations be declared "off."
Ma job-Gexebal Ibwix McDowell
died at San Francisco at midnight
on the Sth, in his 67th year. He will
be remembered in history as the man
who commanded the Union forces at
the disastrous battle of Bull Bun,
July 21st, 1861.
It is reported that "Justice"
Greene, of "Washington Territory, is
about to resign. It is about time.
Nothing in his office can so become
him as the leaving of it
NEW TO-DAY.
No More Seasickness!
VfiACH'S SPECIFIC
THE GREAT
Preventive of Seasictness.
This is purely nature's remedy, and is the
only preparation known to the medical
worm wmen win sureiy preveui scasiCKncss.
It is pronounced by all who have used it a
God-send to all travelers subject to this af
fliction. This wonderful preparation has
never been known to fall it taken as di
rected. There is no use of sufterlnc: from
seasickness, when SI invested in VEACH'3
SPECIFIC will surely and safely prevent it.
N.B. THIS IS NOT A CUR IS ALL, but
Is simply recommended and sold as a safe
and sure preventive of seasickness, and for
which it never falls. If you can not obtain
it of your local druggist, it will be sent to
any address on receipt of price-3l,
PREPARED ONLY BY
THOMAS J. VEACH & GQ.
223 SACRAMENTO STREET.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.,
And Main Street, Ferndale, Cal.
Sold by all Druggists at $1 a bottle.
Tanks for Sale.
4 ROUND TANKS,
Capacity 500 gallons eaclu
At ASTORIA PLANING MILL.
Wood Wood, Wood.
Order it now while it Is dry and cheap of
GRAGG & GO.,
Or FRANK L, PARKER.
Telephone No. sc
NEW TO-DAY.
LIBERT! HALL.
Saturday Evening May 0,
AND
Monday Evening May 11,
Prof. Mongreni De Lassomm,
THE MAGIC WONDER OK THE
19TH CENTURY,
Wil exhibit his wonderfuf powers In the
mystic art.
No old tricks! Everything new!
SPIRITUALISTS CONFOUNDED.
Popular Prices
50 cents to all Farts of the HouBe.
FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT!
The fine A 1 Iron Barque
"ALLAHABAD,"
1143 Tons Register,
Will he READ Y TO RECEIVE FREIGHT
AT ASTORIA about JUNK 1st
or earlier If required.
Wlllbe taken at REASONABLE RATR.
For particulars apply to
SIBSOX. CHURCH & Co..
Portland,
Or to P. 1 CHERRY, Astoria.
LADIES.
GOTO
Mrs. Malcolm's Millinery Parlors
FOR
SPRING AND SUMMER HATS.
A larse anil well-selected stoclr on hand.
NEW GOODS being secured every day.
A complete line of Ladles' READY-MADE
I'NDERWKAR. with prices to suit the
iline.s. CHEAP CORSETS a specialty : alo
a laiws assortment of the Bet Grade of
CORSETS. Children's SUNBONNETS, Jnt
received.
All the LATEST NOVELTIES, in SILK
SCARFS. GOLD and SILVER I.ACKS and
ORNAMENTS are kept at thfc.
The Cheapest
Millinery House in Astorin.
No charge for trimming when material U
purcliased at the establishment.
A VERYT.ARGE STOCK UF
Fine Boots and Shoes
TO BE SOLD AT
EXTREMELY LOW PRICES,
FOR A SnORT TIME ONLY.
Come and Get Hare Bargains
AT Till!
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SHOE.
I.J.ARV0LD,Agt.
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
Than any oUi-
eraxemaue.
Hundred1; of
woodmen tes
tify to its suDe-
riorlty. It goes
uep anaeier
Sticks.
CARNAHAN
& CO.,
A seats Astoria.
Price, 81.60.
Notice.
ON AND AFTER THIS DATE WE WILL
not be responsible lor any biUs or debts
contracted in our name unless accompanied
by a written order from us.
UAl'GOOD & CO..
Waterford, Vf. T., April 23th, 16S5. lv
To Rent.
THE FINE BUSINESS STORE FORMER
ly occupied by J. Mlger. A desirable
location. Apply to
C. S. GUNDERSON.
Fifteen Cows 1or Sale.
K.. OSBURX. Sklpanon.
For Sale.
FINE HOUSE AND LOT SITUATED
on Benton street : will be sold for SS00.
A
Apply to this office.
For Rent.
THRKE FINE IIOOMS IN BUILDING
recently occupied by J. PHger. Suitable
for offices, etc Apply to
C. S. GUNDEKSON.
FOLEY
HOT MEDICAL SPRIGS.
A Hack will leave Euj;ene on the arrival of
the train from 1'ortlacd,
EVERY TUESDAY,
Making the trio from Portland In less than
two days in daylight.
rETKRltUNEV.
HAS RETURNED.
J P. WIATnERS IIAS RETURNED
and Ls ready to turn out some fine fish
ing boats for tho river. Shop on tho beach
between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries.
Restaurant and Lodging House
WITn STORE ATTACHED TOR RENT
it a: a bargain.
Inquire of BOZORTH & JOHNS.
Found.
A SMALL, WHITE SKIFF.
Inquire at H. GRUBE,
Junk store, near N. Johansen's.
Closing Out
BUSINESS
JLXE.
PAnSTIDAUS.30.9SL
J.C.Trullinger
I
PEGI1L ANN
PRAE
Have Received
An Immen
OF
SPRING
TO BE SOLD AT PRICES LOWER THAN THE LOWEST.
Remember
THE EMPIRE STQR3B. llRgSBglPl
CHAS. HEILBORN. iBPhliJ
Dealer at Wholesale and Retail in
Furniture, Bedding,
Oil Cloth., Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc.
Astoria Furniture Co.,
Dealers
Furniture, Betiding, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
PICTURES,
Moulding, Carpets, Matting, Picture Iraies, Window SMes, etc.
Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. II. l)u JJUJSSOX, Onager.
Per Steam
Th.e iow Price Store
RECEIVED SOME MORE
Fine Brocaded Velvets at $1.25 a yard,
The first installment sold like liol-cakcs, ami ladies who
! were unable to secure .some of that Velvet will please call
I immediately, as we only have a limited amount and may not
have a chance again to buy those goods
QUITE AS CHEAP.
ALSO SOME MORE
Boys' Suits at 60
AND A FINE LINE OF
Feathers ITery Cheap.
OPPOSITE COLEMAN'S BANK
LOW PRICE STORE, - - I. COHEN.
Sol Goli Jewelry,
Scarf Pins, Chains, fatcta,1
Piauo.s and Organs of the Best j
in Rite a t Hie .Lowest Prices. ,
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
r2TAll goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
M. STUDZINSKI,
PRACTICAL
WATCHMAKER.
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks,
OPTICAL GOODS. j
ASTORIA, -
Oregon.
All Goods Best Quality, and Low Prices, j .
The RosGoe
Oyster and Chop House.
The Best Cooked to Order in PIrst
Class Style.
AVE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF
Fine Ice Cream
Alex McCrea & Co.,
PROPr.IETOKS.
Genevieve street, rear of Adlert Crystal
Palace, Open lny and Nluht.
Stock
GOODS
Carpets, Mattin
in
cents on the Dollar
The Seaside Bakery
FRESH BREAD
Delivered in any Part ot the City.
FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY.
Home-Made Candy Made Daily:
The Trade Supplied:
Pine Pastry:
A First Class Establishment. Prices to
suit the times.
F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop'r.
zzSEE THAT YOU GET
THE
"PORTLAND''
OllOice TZmrt-i ly
FLOUR!!
For Sale in Lots to Suit.
By 1VH.SOX & FISHER,
ASTORIA.
Or SIBSO CHURCH & CO.,
1'UUJ.itANl), or.
I 1885.
INTEREST
Will be allowed
On Time Deposits.
Drafts on all the Leading Cities.
Wm. T. Coleman & Co.
S. JCUIOKE,
Manager Banking Department,
Astori3, Oregon.
To Rent.
FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL,
ly located. Apply at this ORlce.
A
er Oregon
"wmw m,w
Family Groceries, Provisions
and Freshest Vegetables
A.T-
-Al.I.
Low Down Prices 1 !
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.
Opposite Custom House Square.
rsr 'zxmnmt!1.
saesac
OKA I
Say, Oats, aiifl Straw, Lime, BM, Cement, Sana1 aai Plaster
Wood Delltered to Order. Drajlnsf, Teaming and Express Business.
TER apply to ! lie Captain, or to
THE NEW MODEL
.JHHflKBik
A FUUj stock, always on hand.
John ii. XWX
DBAT.KK !
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Eanges
The Best In the market.
Plumbing goods of all kind3 on hand. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Clicnamus Street, tfext to C Ii. Parker's Store.
ASTOHIA. - - QgfcECfcQgr-
M. OT.SKX.
J. QUSTAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
DEALERS IX
FURNITURE 55 BEDDING
Corner Slain and SqHcmoqna Streets. Astoria. Oregon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMHHG6; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Stoelc.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS aTTALITY WILL AITORD.
ATX KINDS OF FUIifflTUKE REPAIRED AICD VARNISHED.
Change of Agency.i
We liave appointed
MR. O. F. MORTON
Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria.
All those wishing to purchase a llrst-class
SEWINO MACHINE, or to make pay
ments due us will please call on Sir. Morton.
Headquarters at D. S.WOESLEY'S Sales
room.
The Singer Mfg Co.,
32 Morrison Street, Tortland, Or.
Carnahaii & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I.' "W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
USfAIL DEALERS US
mm MERCHANDISE
Corner Chenamus and Cas3 streets.
ASTORIA - OREGON
$67,000,000 Capital !
Liverpool and London and Globe.
North. British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford,
AXD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN. Asent.
AT -
sssssafc
Kit IX
STEADIES
CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parher,M aster.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR
11. B. PAKKKlt.
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN A"
TOP.TA ONLY OF
0. B. BAWBS,
AG EAT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y
WILL BE TLEASED.
K. K. HAWKS is also agent for ti'
Ml patent entity Slow
And other first-class Simes.
Furanoo "Work. Steam Fit
tlngs. oto., a specialty.
me3?y,
A. JOTINSON.
Hardware anfl SM
VAN DUSEH & CO..
DEALERS IX
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnisli,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Imnlements
Sewing: Machines, j
Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc,
HAVE YOU
Anyllfi
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
"Will give you the best price for it.
' Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a "Delaying Pin to a Ilaivser ; from a
Block to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
.at T0ARD& STOKES.
Headquarters at building, east end of
Water Street.
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FOil) & STOKES
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