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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1885)
m She gaUjj Ijtftotfatt. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY. MAY 13, J 885 REGARDING DISPATCHES. "The Astobiax would be the equal of any newspaper in the northwest if it had dispatches," is a remark lhat our friends frequently make, and is one which, without egotism, we may say is not entirely undeserved. This matter of dispatches is one that we have been working on for three years. We have two contracts secured, but find it hard to get any thing like decent terms. Whenever it can be done without seriously crip pling the business, Astorians will be given dispatches as full and com plete as it is possible to do. It costs a good, deal to run a daily newspaper as Tun Astobiak, and it is probable that in no department of work would the amount of labor and capital in vested pay a Bmaller percentage. But we look more to the future than the present for returns. Every newspa per has had its day of 'small begin nings and the largest and best news papers in the country are the result of patient effort on the part of the men who owned them. No other way can be successful. The above is a sort of preface to a letter that the Seattle Cull publishes, and now that it has appeared in print it can do no harm to give it still wider circulation. Portland, May 1, 1885. Ed. GaijXi, Dear Sir: -The letter to which you refer was answered the day after its receipt. There is no re peater here, and the best the West ern Union telegraph company will do is J2 cent night The full report of the'United Press will not be put down here till the Baltimore & Ohio tele graph company complete their line. The JTeirs is now paying 1? cents Chicago, and five-sixths San Fran cisco. The Western Union will not give a circuit rate until compelled to by competition. ThoWallaWallaCrit ion is getting a small report up to 8 o'clock v. m. Tnc Astoriak will take one of the same kind. It may bo ar ranged to get three reports down to xj cent. 2VIr. Lamb, superintendent of the Western Union telegraph here has written to the Chicago office for in struction regarding this. Our last report comes in at ISO o'clock a. m. Walla Walla and Asto ria offices close at 8 p. m. The united press is ready to put their full report in hero and at Seat tle whenever low rates can be bad. Yours truly, A. N. Hamilton. THE MISSION OF NEWSPAPERS. TTBTxn of tho duty nnd rgorjo bility of public journals, the S. F. Alta sensibly says: A majority of the cases of mismanagement of public of fices, charities and trusts are first brought to light by the newspapers. When persons who are conversant with the facts of such mismanage ment look about them for opportun ities to correct the evil, they natural ly think first of the newspapers, be cause publicity is tho prime requi site, and publicity can be best ob tained through the newspapers. Numberless complaints of this kind, some well founded and some otherwise, are brought to tho news papers, and many of them are inves tigated. Under the law "-of libel, the newspaper is very properly made re sponsible for the truth of its state ments affecting private character, and this generally enforces a reasonable degree of caution in the presentation of accusations. It is true that for purposes of sensation false charges are occasionally, and exaggerated ones more often, uttered against the managers of public institutions; but when this happens it is generally by newspapers without established rep utation. A newspaper in good stand ing, independent of the pecuniary responsibility has no advantage to gain, but", on the contrary, to lose, by the presentation of false or ma licious accusations. In gathering up, sifting and printing such facts as come to its notice, with perhaps an editorial comment on their signifi cance, the mission of the newspaper in respect to the exposure and pun- lbumeni oi ine gunry is penormea It cannot be expected that the pub lishers and editors of newspapers will become formal proseoutors and assume the labor and expense of col lecting the evidence for, and con ducting, a regular examination of witnesses. The unsatisfactory condition of the United States treasury is discussed iu leading eastern papers. It appears undeniable that diminished receipts and increased expenditure? threaten a reduction of tho estimated $30,000, 000 surplus to one-half that amount, if it is not wiped out altogether. The (Sun shows that the $11,000,000 defi ciency of gold in the treasuay since the administration came in is ac counted for by the increased amount of gold on deposit in New York banks. Another suggestive fact is that the amount of silver dollars and bullion in the treasury over and above outstanding certificates, has increased during the last two months from 46,168,399 to $55,811,978. Of this increase only about $4,800,000 is due to the coinage of silver dollars re quired by law, leaving but $5,000,000 in excess of receipts of silver over disbursements in the regular course of business. Taking these facts and figures, in connection with the avowed policy of the administration to main tain gold payments as long as the operations of the Bland-Allison act will permit, and with the hostility of eastern bankers to the silver dollar, it looks very much as if Secretary Manning was unnecessarily giving away to the banks millions of dollars of gold at par, whicb, in a compara tively snore time, win command, ai premium. Let Secretary Manning keep his gold, not pay it out until his store of silver dollars is exhausted. Speaking of the election of a Re publican state senator in a Demo cratic district of Illinois recently, a Washington special says: The fact is not to be disguised, despite all ex planations which have been made, that the Democrats are not satisfied with the course of the administration at Washington. They saw leading Bepublican office holders, some of them whose terms had expired, man aging tho recent election in the in terest of Logan, and openly defying all rules laid down by the president relating to the civil service. It is nonsense, says the Chehalis Videite, to talk of hard times in a country like ours it indicates a will ingness to lie down under some fir tree, and sleep away the tiresome hours too readily. If this country could not raise anything, if we had no resources, and if we were a set of uncivilized barbarians, we might in dulge our fancies with the thought of hard times, but such is not the case, and is not likely to be. The government has decided to transfer S35,000,000 from the Sau Francisco sub-treasury to the Now York sub-treasury and has asked for bids for its transmission. Wells, Fargo, fc Co. offer to do it for the trifliug sum of $875,000. It needn't cost over $20,000; $8,000 freight over tho C. P. & N. P. and connecting railroads and $12,000 for an armed guard of U. S. soldiers. The New Orleans Times-Democrat asserts that 170,000 of the people of that city have never visited the expo sition. But they expect people to travel 1,500 or 2,000 miles to do so! NEW TO-DAY. T 1814. 1885. 1 7th OF MAY The 17th of May is a NORWEGIAN AND SWEDISH " 4th of July, And a grand celebration of the historical events of the day, will be held by Norwegians and Swedes On Saturday the 1 6th of May 1 885 (The 17th being Sunday.) Preparations are in progress and good speak ers as well as good music lor the day will be furnished and a GRAND B Alili IN THE EVENING. By order of the Committee. Aug. Danlelson, Secretary. Dissolution Notico. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE partnership heretofore existing between Llm Foot, Lun Quan, Lim Koye For. and Lim Htng Bo. doing business under the Arm name of Kong Wing & Co. in the Fawn Broker and Merchandising business in the City of Astoria, Clatsop Countv, Oregon, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Lim Hlng Bo retiring from the business. Llm Foot, Llm Quan and Ltm Koye For will col lect all bills and pay all outstanding in debtedness. LAM IIINR BO. KONG "WING. Astoria, May 12th. 1885. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned intends to apply to the Common Council of the city of Astoria, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart. ior a penou oi one year in a uuiming front ing on Main street and situated on lot 4 block 9 in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McClure. E. PAPMAHL. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY? A VEBY LARGE STOCK OF Fine Boots and Shoes TO BE SOLD AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Come and Get Rare Bargains AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SH0EJ I.J.ABV0LD,Agt. HAS RETURNED. J P. LEATHERS HAS RETURNED and Is ready to turn out some fine fish ing boats for the river. Shop on the beach between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. LAI3IES. GOTO Xrs. Malcolm's Millinery Parlors FOR SPRING AND SUMMER HATS. A large arid well-selected stock on hand. h'EW GOODS bcniR secured every day. A complete lir e or LadleV HEADY-MADE UXDEItWRAK. with nrices to suit the times. CHEAP CORSETS a specialty: also alarce assortment of tin Best Grade of CORSETS. Children's SUX ONSETS, Just received. AH the LATEST NOVELTIES. In SILK SCARES. GOLD and SILVER LACES and ORNAMENTS are. kept at this. Tho Cheapest Slilllnery flouso .n Afctorln. No charge for trimming hen material Is purchased at the establishment. FOLEY HOT MEDICAL SPRINGS. Hack ill leave Eugene on the at rival of the tralu from Portland. EVERY' TUESDAY, Making thetrln from PortUnd In less than twoda)slnda)lb;ht. PETER RUNKY. ASTORIA Manufactures f Mouldings, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Ralls. Balusters, Newel Posts, Brackets, SCROLL AMD TURNED BALUSTRADES, BOAT MATERIAL, &c. Order solicited and promply attended to. HOI.Tfc CO., "Proprietors. T: G. RAWLINGS. Wholesale and I'etnil Dealer in Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried MJTS. CANDIES, Dltl ED MEATS, ETC. Fino Ciprars.nnfl Tolmcco. JCext door to I. .1. Arrold's. Squemoqua Sri WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Thau any o'h- ciaic jiiuuc. Hundreds of to Its supe riority. Itgoec Deep and A'erer Sticks. CARXAHAN & CO., Acenta Astoria. Price, 81.50. P. Patterson, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Shop on Concomly Street, opposite Klnnej 's uannery. SASHES. DOORS. MOUJjDINGS, ETC., ON HAND. Estimates riven and all work wurinnted to gh e satisfaction. Auditor and Cleric's Notice. NOTICE is hereby piven that tlte city assessment roll of the city of As toria, in Clatsop county, Oregon, as re turned by the citv assessor for the year 1885,1s now on file in the office of the Auditor and Clerk of said city, where it is open and will remain open for inspec tion until the 15th day of .May, 1885. All applications for corrections or re visions of the same must be fded with the Auditor and Clerk prior to said 15th day of May, 1885. By order of the common council. T.S. Jkwktt, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, May 1, 1835. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned intends to 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 quantities than one quart, for a period of one year in the building, situated on lot 4, block 133, In Shlvelj 's Astoria. JOHN JOHNSON. Astoria, April IStb, 1835. Proposals WILL BE .RECEIVED BY THE UNDER sijjned at the office of the Ilw-aco Steam Isav. Co., in Astoria Or., until 2 1 si. Monday, May 18th, 1885, for rebuilding the steamer "Gn. Canby." Also for building a new hull and cabin, according to plans and specifications. The boat to be built in As toria or Portland. The company hereby re serve iiic ngui. 10 rrjeci anv or an dius J.H. D.GRAY, Agent I. S. N. Co, For Sale. SINGLE UPRIGHT MARINE ENGINE and boilers, built by Delamater & Co., New York, 210 horse pewer: Steam Donkey Pumps ; Surface Condenser ; Inde pendent air. circulating and feed pumps ; tools and connections complete. For price and particulars apply to FRANK VOOLSEY, Cor. First and Asts.. Portland. To Rent. FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL ly located. Apply at this Office. Restaurant and Lodging House WITH STORE ATTACHED FOR RENT at a bargain. Inquire of BOZORTH & JOHNS. To Rent. milE FINE BUSINESS STORE FORME K X ly occupied by J. rilger. A desirable location. Apply to C. S. GUNDERSON. For Sale. A FINE HOUSE AND LOT SITUATED on Bnton street ; Trill be sold for 5SX1, Apply to Ibis office. - Planing Mills FjjUFlEX: I JSXEi pATamnAUsaojjM.' j.u.iruuinger I SPECIAL AHH0MHCEMEWT1 PRA Have Keceived An immen OF SPRING COOPS, TO BE SOLD AT PRICES LOWER THAN THE LOWEST. Remember THE EMPIRE STOEE. CH AS. HEILBORN. Dealer at "Wholesale urnifure, Bedding, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co.. Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wail Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, MoiIiil Carpets, Matting, Picture Eraies, Window Shales, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. II. l)u BUliJSON, Manager. Per Steamer Oregon Tiie Low Price Store RECEIVED SOME MORE Fine Brocaded Velvets at $1.20 a yard, ............ Tho first installment sold were unable to secure some ; immediately, as we only have 2 uuti; it ennui. i. tiuut lu uuj iiiuoi; QUITE AS ALSO SOME MORE Boys' Suits at60 centsontheDollar AND A FINE LINE OP Feathers Very Cheap. OPPOSITE COLEMAN'S BANK LOW PRICE STORE, - - I. COHEN. THE LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE NORTH WEST WILL RE IN ASTORIA A SHORT TIME, Just Hast of Odd Fellows Ilnllillna:, - Squemoqua Street. Sol MM elry, Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, Pianos and Organs or the Best make at tho to west Prices. The Quest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. tyAll goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. San Francisco and Astoria PACKET LINE. Carrjlng freight ; -runnlns every ten or twelve day?. TIIE SCHOONER BERTIE MINOH, Will be on berth in San Francisco from the nth to the Hth inclusive. Freight - - - $1.50 per Ton. S.H. HARMON, 310 Stuart St., San Francisco, Cal., CLATSOP MILL CO., Astoria. E-NO PRIMAGE. Stock and Retail in Carpets, Matting, in like hot-cakes, and ladies who 1 of that Velvet will pleaso call j a limited amount and may not ! iuuua CHEAP. The Seaside Bakery FRESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Home-Made Candy Mads Daily: Tho Trade Supplied: Pine Pastry: A First Class Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop'r. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned, will apply to the common tuuuwu ua me uiiy oi Aaiona, ai lis next reg ular meeting for a license to sell wine, malt and sniritlimil llnnnra In Taaa nnonMil than one quart, for a period of one year in a building situated on lot C In block 6 in the city of Astoria as laid ont and recorded byJohnMcCIure. . . . MES.O.BORGLCJND. Astoria, May 7th, 185. For Rent. THE HALL OVER D. L. BECK & 80N'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may be made to the executive committee of the Astoria Ladle ' Coffee Club. MBS. BERGMAN. MKa.PRAEL. Mbs. CHARTERS. 'WW THE F1XEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables AT- FRANK L -ALL Low Down Prices ! ! Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets. Opposite Custom House Square. DEALKB Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, Bricfc, Cement, Sani ana Plaster Wood Dellrereil to Order. Draflnir, Teaming and Express Business. TER apply to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL A IDIL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. John A. JYIoratgomery, DEALER Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kaiiges The Best In the market. Plumbing goods ot all kinds on hand. Job work, done In a workmanlike manner PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Cbonamns Street, Next to C. Tu Parker's Store. ASTORIA. - - OREQOIt. if. OLSEN. J. OUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 25 BEDDING Corner SIbIb and SqueiaoqHa Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIHHNGd; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stoelr. PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFPOB3D. AIX XINIS OF FUBWITUilE REPAIRED AITO VARIfISHEI. Change of Agency. We have appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Sellinu and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wkhing to purchase a first-olasa SETTING MACHINE, or to make pay tnents due us will please call on Mr. Morton. " Headquarters at B. S. "WOKSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mf'g Co., 92 Morrison Street, rortland, Or. Garnahan & Go. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W-. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA. .... OREGON FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! The Splendid Iron Barque JANET McNIEL, 100 A 1. 893 Tons Register. Will be at Astoria shortly and will tako IN LOTS TO SUIT SHI1PPERS. For rate of freight and insurance apply to BALFOUR GUTHRIE & CO., Portland, Or., Or to L. KUSSEL, Astoria. I OJKTT PARKER AT - . i ' '"" IX STEA3IEB CLARA PARKER fben P. Parker, Master. SSSg for TOWING , FREIGHT or CHAR- H. B. FABUGK RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF E. S. BAWBB, AGBKT I'ALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y -WILL BE PLEASED. K. 1C HAWE3 is also agent fur tu- iii Siofe And other first-class Stores. Furnace "Work. Steaxa Fit-t-ia&s. etc. a specialty I- A. J0HN3OX. Hardware ant SM VAN DUSEH & GO.. DEAIZBS IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pare Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wronght Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cnt Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing Macliines, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc. HAVE TOU Awing to Sei? IN THE MATTER OF Rags, Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOAi & STOKES Will give you the hest price for it. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATEKIAL, From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser ; from a Block to an Anchor. You Can Get what You Want at F0AED& STOKES. Headquarters at hutldin;, east end of Water! Street.