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ASTORIA, OREGON:
h.VTURDAY.. MAY 25. IS83
THE CL 4 1MAXT A T WASHINGTON.
Said the late Charles Sumner, "I
believe we have the meanest and most
dishonest government on earth.''
He had made a two hours eloquent
and able argument before the senate
in behalf of the French spoliation
claim, and saw to his chagrin that it
had no more effect on that dignified
boih than the wind that roared
around the capitol on the outside.
Charles Sumner belonged to that
clas3 of able enthusiasts who believe
that when the argument is made the
cause is won. They fail to recognize
the prejudices, passions, and other
obstacles lying above and beyond
mere intellectual processes, through
which causes are heard and cases de
cided by the public and their repre
sentatives. Oharle.3 Sumner's efforts was a
case in point. The congress of the
United Stales is made up of members
selected on political grounds, whose
duties arc limited to political affairs.
Xow, although congress legislates on
almost eveiy conceivable interest of
the citizen, other than political, all
provisions for a patient hearing and
of just results are fairly elimiminated
through a lack of time. Were the
member selected for his judicial turn
and ability, with every impulse look
ing to their exercise, he would yet
find a lack of space in which to
net He is . the most over-worked
man in the country, boiug an agent
at Waahiugtou for every constituent
who has, or fancies ho ha, business at
the capital, llis mail comes in laden
with loiters calliug for pensions, pat
ents, offices, and information. Ho
dares not neglect resp mding to each,
for his political future hangs ou his
immediate compliance with the de
mands. In addition to this he has, if he be
longs (o the dominant party, a num
ber of hungry applicants for place at
him in person, and lie must listen
and labor, or die.
This poor fellow rises at daylight
and woiks painfully at his corre
spondence until breakfast, and then
hurries out in cars or on foot to the
various departments to solicit favors
or gain information.
At noon, when congress meets, ho
finds his desk covered with newly
received letters, and turning the hall
of the throne, or senate, into an of
fice,, proceeds to open and answer.
All the while cards are coming in
calliug him ont to impatient people
in tho lobby.
The poor fellow at Washington
who finds himself there with a griev
ance, and the claims count up into
the millions, is bewildered by the
hurry and confusion on all sides.
He discovers to his dismay that he
cannot get a member to listen. "When
his mission is once understood he
finds himself shunned as if he had a
contagions disorder. If he is per
sistent, members recognize him in
the distance, and dart down alleys or
take refuge in cars or hacks to avoid
him.
The poor man's claim must be re
duced to writing, and he sees it dis
appear through a door of a commit
tee room that is not only closed
against him, but guarded by a grim
keeper, whose milk of human kind
ness has long since curdled and left
a cheek that is stony in its polished
hardness.
Tho house, being a huge, unwieldy
body. is incapable cf any business
other than political, and all else finds
place, if not attention, in the committee-rooms.
The committees are
made up unless the' are ways and
means or appropriations of the
chairman and clerk. These two learn
at an early day "how not to do it,
and tho chairman, assisted by his
clerk, gives his time to his own
affairs.
All this is aggravated by a body of
disreputable men and women known
as lobbyists, who live by fleecing
claimants. This lobby is, in fact, to
congress what a bar is to a court, and
is disreputable because it is the will
of congress that they should he of
this sort. Every other legislative
body than ours sees to their agents
that they are honorabhjkmen. The
ablest advocates of England are
proud to practice before committees
and commissions of parliament. "With
us, the most emiuent attorneys, with
good characters well established,
dare not be seen in the lobby. It
taints all that it touches.
"It was in the year 1835, in the
famous senatorial contest in Illinois,
that one of the drollest tricks ever
played by one party on another was
compassed by the Republicans. The
legislature was a tie on joint ballot,
when a vacancy in the Democratic
ranks was occasioned by the death of
a member. The district in which a
new election thus became necessary
was overwhelmingly Democratic, but.
confident in their majority and lulled
into a sense of security, that party
made no effort beyond a nomination.
The Bepnblicansjworking in absolute
secrecy, brought out a candidate at
the eleventh hour, and turning out
in great force late in the day in ac
cordance with a preconcerted nro-
gramme, captured fhe district from
their unsuspecting opponents, thus
electing John A Logan, their candi
date, to fhe United Slatos senate.
The exploit has gone on record as
one of the shrewdest in the history
of American politics." FromSmitJfs
mure School History of the Unit
ed 8tat&.
The fact is worth noting that the
administration is not only so well
satisfied with the Republican inenm
bents of the postoffices that it is ex
ceedingly slow to make removals, but
that its confidence in their integrity
and fidelity is so pronounced that it
is gradually reducing the number of
inspectors, whose duty it is to hunt
for frauds and irregularities.
- - i
About a year ago an English gen
tleman traveling in Germany, came
across an officer employed in super
intending some details of military
railroad transport. He had been a
captain during the Franco-German
war, and had allowed his company to
be surprised. After being impris
oned for eighteen months ho was
placed in the military railroad trans
port service and told thai ho was
never to recoivo promotion. Being
surprised by an enemy i rogardod
as tho one unpardonablo sin by the
Germans.
NEW TO-DAY.
To Rent.
ALAUC.ENEW BUILDING XEAK THE
O. It. & N. dock. Suitable for n saloun
and boardlUK l:ouhC. Inquire of
BOZOItTII . JOHNS.
SPECIAL HOTIGE TO SHIPPERS.
OREGON RAILWAY AM) NAVIGA
TION COMPANY.
Oreilanil-iieteht for all points Eu-t mil
not be recelTPil after S p. m. blupniog or
ders or bills of ladiri; miust be iireaeuted at
tho office not later than that hour. Over- 1
land bills of lading will not be signed after j
Ail4. tlWlil I'l4 1I lllkiVVVllU U llliVi !!
.TOIINMUIIt.
'Iraffic Manger.
E. x. NYlf ArcuL
Astoiia My 22, 16S5.
Notice.
OUTSIDE FISHERMEN HAVING SAI.M
on to sell and desiring to sell for Caw
will find a bin cr upon application to
JOSEPH HUME.
At KtgleCanncr.
Sm l!LJLif Jf9
PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER.
Water Pipes a Specialty.
A Full Stock of Materia! on Hand.
Personal attention given all orders, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Terms Reasonable.
Shop and office on Cass street, one door
aDove jfrans iraorcs Jiestatirant, Astoria,
Oregon.
TO LET.
LIBERTY HALL.
Suitable for Sociables and Parties.
Terms Moderate.
Applj to N. CLINTON.
President.
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned, v,lll apply to the common
council of the city of Astoria, at Its nevt reg
ular meetlmr. for a license to sell w ine. malt
and spirituous liquors in less quantities than
one quart, for a period of one jear. In the
building fronting on Water street and situ
ated on lot 5 north half of block 133 in hhir-
ely's addition to Astoria.
PETER GRANT.
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned will applv 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 quanti
ties than ono quart, for a poriod of one year
in the building fronting on Hemlock street
and situated on lot 3 block 3 in Shh cljs ad
dition to Astorlo,
TETER MATTISON.
REAL
AT
l TJ O O? I O IKT .
SATURDAY, - - MAY 23, 2 P. M
I am instructed to sell, on the premises, to
the highest bidder, for cash, that valuable
lot on the road-way, officially known as
LOT 1, IN BLOCK C, ADAIR'S ASTORIA,
said lot having 75 feet frontage by 150 feet
length and Is surrounded by improved
property.
E. C. HO.D:X.
Auctioneer.
To Rent.
THE FINE BUSINESS STORE FORME K
ly occupied by J. Pilger. A desirable
location. Apply to
C. S. GUNDERSON.
For Rent.
THE HALL OVER D. L. BECK &. SON'S
can be rented for Public gatherings.
Application may be made to the executive
committee of the Astoria Ladles ' Coffee
Qui). Mrs. BERGMAN.
MB6 PBAEL.
3IRS. CHARTERS.
lifSilll a iilsEasS
Eerjaod itcumpluluingof the le
urcssion nriivsiliii'' in nil the avenues
of comniLTCt) ami imlu-m.
THE CAUSES
that brought hard ti:ne- to our djor.
are manifeld: owi production may be
mentioned as the chief factor, but the
QUESTION OF THE HOUR
is, how can we I'veri a genera! h'ist up?
It is evident t!wt -o:r.ething must he
done, and done on. biinple talk wont
iselp. We "must not indulge in luxuritf.
we must economise and be caiofa!.
If j ou arc in need of an thing, inquire
for prices; don't trade in a certain store
because II r. Jone or Mrs. Jlrown do.
think for our i!f. Now. for instance
if wo offer
TO THE PUBLIC
a certain aiticlo v.e know that no oIJut
store in Astoria can afford to II the
amc tiling at tin same price, hecau-e
goods are from 2 to ."" per cent cheaper
now than Ihcy won w hen the old i.ock
were bought.
IIa ing opened a general Irj Guuds
and Clothing store only recently, we
bought our stock at grcatlj' reduced fig
mes, and we bought for cah litMrie.
which means a further reduction of 0
per cent, so that we arc ahead alto
gether as far as prices are concerned.
At anv rate we invito the roasoiiinfr
public to call and compare prices and if
amun.iv can iio lienor we mil not elann
to be
he Low Price Store
OP ASTORIA.
NVt ilor to A. Van i?:!mii V- Co i
.,.., i. mi,.-
'rjjoids in uenem!
J', ist The iaiet t
neckwear and summer
have juct arrived.
FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT!
Tli- Hue A 1 Iron r..rqe
JgfeS' Ill'iTons Register,
Will be READY TO RECEIVE FREIGHT
AT ASTORIA about JUNE It
or ciriier If rqH5roil.
STMQ3?ir
Will be taken at REASONABLE RATES.
For particulars apply to
fclRSON, CHURCn . Co.,
1'nrtlaud,
Or to 1. I CHERRY. Astori.u
The Fine Iron Bark
sggL "REMONSTRANT,"
WIU be placed on tlie berth at Astoria im
mediately, for Salmon losding to
Hale of Insurance by this vessel Is the low
est qnotable. For particulars apply to
MEYER. WILSON & CO.
Fottland,
GRAJND
IN AID OF THE
TOURNAMENT FUND,
BY THE LADIES OF ASTORIA AT
COMMENCING ON
Wednesday, May 27th, '85,
AND CONTINUING TWO DAYS.
And it is resnectfidlv rpauested that La
dles of the city will lend their aid In raising
iuuas ior me enienainmenc 01 me visiting
Firemen and their friends, for the honor oi
our bra e Firemen and our Cit 's fair name.
The Fair will be under the auspices of
Mrs Dr. Trencliard,
Mrs. S. Elmore.
Mrs. I. Bergman,
Mrs. N. Clinton,
Mw.Middlebrook.
Mrs. R. V. Montellh.
Mis. J. Rodgers,
WITH
C.J Trencliard, W.J.Barrv,
J. Thom.w, B. j. Worsley,
Of the Tournament C-iinniHtci.
LADIES.
GOTO
Mrs. Malcolm's 3!illiiicry Parlors
101:
SPRING AND SUFFER HATS.
A large and well-selected stock on lund,
NEW GOODS being secured every day.
A complete line of Ladles READY-MADE
UNDERWKAR. with prices to suit th
limes. CHEAF CORSETS a specialty : al-o
a large i-ssortiiicnt of tin Best Gnule of
COItoETS. Children's SUNKONNE1S, Just
rccel ed.
All the LATEST NOVELTIES, in SILK
SCARFS. GOLD aud SILVER LACES and
ORNAMENrS arc kept at litis.
The Cheapest
3IiIUucry Honso in Astorln.
No charge for trimming when material Is
purchased at the establishment.
For Sale.
SINGLE UrRIGHT MARINE ENGINE
and boilers, built by Delamater & Co.,
New York, IMO horse pewer: bteam
Donkey Tumps ; Surface Condenser ; inde
pendent air. circulating and feed pumps :
tools and connections complete. For price
aud particulars applv to
FRANK WOOLSEY.
Cor. First and A sts.. Portland.
Restaurant and Lodging House
WTTH STORE ATTACHED FOR BENT
at a bargain.
Inquire of BOZORTH & JOHNS.
and Bazar.
.ave Heceived
fall liliiliiSiQIj itJUfrk
OF
FW&KI . C6. fTTrWT MV iti. i ., ! i ,M ,. ' " ' . -' . ' , " '"'' '
T2Tt te c hj tJBn jItti .-3Ck. HSac. JK"S
tmjg& m trsL. B tE H bh wPwr I4 B
MSsiSi tait wxi b3 tF cer Sm&r Bfeer si .KS,
TO BE SOLD AT PRICES LOWER THAN '1 HE J.OWK&T.
Stemenxbsr
1aiUt at WlmKi
urniiurs, Be
!iig
Oil ClotJa, Wall Paper,
Window Shades,
Astoria Furniture Co,
1)"!11S in
Furniture, Bedding,
PICTURES,
loDliini, Carpets, latiini, Pictnre Frames, WinJoi Stains, etc
Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts.
Photographer, will leave Astoria
T& 3 IKT 23 j&. "ST,
Permanent Gallery in PORTLAND, Opposite the Post Office.
fj TqwqW ThsSe
Soli U
Scarf Pins, Chains, f aiclies, ,
Pianos a::l Orsr.iu oV Uik Ucsl j
malfo at tlicXiOiTPSt Price.
The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria.
i
E2T"AU goods wainuited as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER.
San Francisco and Astoria
PACKET LINE.
Carrjlii'4 freight; running eery tea or1
twelve day?. i
ASchooiierv.il! leae San Franckeo on or
about the CC'.li iiur. .
f
Freight - Si 50 per Ton.
S. II. HARMON,
sic Stuart St., San Francisco, Cal.,
CL VTSOP MILL CO.. Astoria.
J-MO PRSMACE.
DO VOU WAST TO
SAYS MONEY?
A VCRY LARGE STOCK Or
Fine Boots and Shoes!
10 RE SOLD AT
EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.;
FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY.
Come and Get It arc Bargains
at Tnc
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SHOE.
I. J. AHVOLD, Agt.
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
; Than any o'h-
cr.ise inaue.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes
tify to Its supe
riority. It goes
Deep and ever
Sticks.
CARNAHAN
& CO.,
AsenU Astoria.
Price, 81.50.
U UDSDii.'
AXEi
pArarriDAwaarast.'
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J.u.irumnger
a Ms &s& B t&a && "3 xBi'Si TO aj
r su 1 I.VIait t:i
Carpets, ivia
tim
Mouldings, Etc.
Wall Paner, Mirrors,
'
II. Jtf BUISSOX, Manager.
iS
FRESH BREAD
Delivered in any Part ot the City.
FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY.
Home-Made Candy Made Daily:
The Trade Supplied:
Flue Pastry:
A FIt-t Clast K.tablNliment. Prices to
suit the times.
F. B. ELBERSON, Prop'r.
AST0R1A IR0N W0RKS-
liFJO-OX STBF.ET, NK I'AltKSR HOOSE,
ASTORIA. - OREGON.
GENERAL' MACHINISTS
BOILER MAKERS.
LAfflaiMABIHEEMES
BoiierWork, Steamboat Work
and Cannery Work a spe
cialty. Ofall Descriptions made to Order
, ot Short Xotlce.
A. D. "Wass, rresldent.
J. G. ncsTLKit, Secretary,
I. V. Case, Treasurer,
jonx Fox.Superintendent.
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
undersigned Intends to apply to the
Common Council of tho city of Astoria, for
a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous
liquors iu less quantities than one quart,
for a period of one year in a building f ront
im; on Main street and situated on lot 4
block 9 in the city of Astoria as laid out and
recorded by John McClure.
E. rAPMAHL.
M. STUDZINSKI,
PRACTICAL
WATCHMAKER.
i "Watches, Jewelry, Clocks,
OPTICAL GOODS.
AfeTORIA,
Orcson.
All Goods Best Quality, and Low Prices.
Notice of Application.
"RJOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
XI 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, fronting on Water
street and situated on lot 4 north half of
block 133, In Shlvelj fs Astoria.
J. N. HAMILTON.
THE
amily Groceries, Provisions
and Freshest Vegetables
- AT
iim L,
-ALL
Corner Benion and
Opposite Custom
:u- ii
Hay, Oats, aid Straw, Lime. Brict Cfsment, Saul and Plaster
Wood DcllTered to Onlcr.
TER p'!v t . Cnp! iin. or to
toMJSS-- '
HE NEW MODE I
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iint3i.i;ei nun iiiu oupyi jsui-.
A Gei.era! Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS,
Agents for
Masjee Stoves and Ilsiffs
The Best in the market.
1'iuiuutug good's of all kinds on hand. Juli
work done In a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Cbeuaimis Street, BText to C fi. Parker's Store.
ASTOES.,
M. OT.SEN.
J. OTSTAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN So CO.
DEALERS IN
FTHUSriTURE 3s BEDDING
Corner ZSIuln and Squemoqun Stroets. Astoria, Oresozi.
WIHBOW SHADES AND TMNHNGrf; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complcle Stock.
PEICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFPOED.
AIX KiriiBS OF FURITUKE REPA2REB AKB VAKJSISIH2D.
Change of Agency.
We have appointed
MR. O. F. NORTON
Our Selling and Collecting Atjent at Astoria.
All those wishing to purchise .1 Uist-class
SEWJXO 2IACIIIXE, or to make pay
ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton.
Headquarters at . S.WORSLEY'S Sales
room. The Singer Mf'g Co.,
92 Morrison Street, Fortlaml, Or.
Carnahan & Go.
SUCCT.SS0R3 TO
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
KSrAIL DEALERS IN
aT.
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jj
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA --- - OREGON
FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT!
The Splendid Iron Barque
JANET McNIEK
100 A 1. 883 Tons Register.
Will be at Astoria shortly and w ill take
IX LOTS TO SUIT SHIIPFEKS.
For rate of freight and Insurance applj to
BALFOUR GUTHRIE & CO .
Portland, Or.,
Or toL. RUSSEL, Astoria.
FIXEST -
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PS E Rj? p3 gra a ?R
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AT
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Chsnamus Streets.
House Square.
m is
Ursjistr. Teasain? ui. I K-sprcsv Uasii-css.
.HTIMIKR
fL.tP.JI PARKB
Zber. P. Pathsr,&1a3ter.
.1 1'or TOW INC.. r'RKH'.H V or C1IAK-
11. Ji. 1A1KSC
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RANGE CAN RE HAD IN A-
TORIA ONLY OU
i5?W
AC.Ern
A. !.l. AND 12CMIN'K IT.
Vx'ILI. RE PLEASED.
. ti. H..Wi:s is .;l5 agt'iit .r
ML patent CiiiBg Sior-
I;S!Js& And other first-class 5X37C8.
Farnnos "Vorlc Stonin Pit-
-inCs. itc.i a. Bpacialty.
ALVAYS OX-i HAND.
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a. jorrxsoN.
Hardware m Slip Chandlery
VAN DUSEH & CO.,
DEAIiFES IX
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binaclc Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine.
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes.
Galvanized Cnt Nails,
Agricultural Implements
Sen ins Ulacliincs,
Palais and Oils. Groceries, etc,
HAVE YOU
AnyflDiifi to Sell?
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Rftetal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
Will give jou the best price for It.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MA.TEBIA.L,
From a Beta j lug Pm to a nawser; from a
Block to an Anchor.
You Gan Get what You Want
at FGAED& STOKES.
Headquarters at hulldlns1, east end of
Water Street.
Fii & STOKES
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