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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 31, 1885)
" JSl J "S" i fzl sforian. ASTORIA, OREGON: s; iiY..... .may 31, iasr, The New Ortaun exposition closed iterdtty. An eastern crematory exploded ilie ctlier day rouc up pyre. IK rikg ilie laoutti ending to-day, the national debt has 1een reduced S7.OM.O90. Cjivi. Dkxbs. ol .Indiana, has been appointed American Llinistcr to China. Judge "Wallace of. OaliCornia having doclinod the appointment. Yokohama was the scene of an extraordinary occurrence IIay G. As the British men- o'-war Agamemnon S-jjthiti and Ftnft steamed into port the Russian ship Vladimir JfaU'Mttwh commanded by Admiral Crown, commander-in-chief of the Russian squadron in these seas, piped to quarters, manned the guns and made every preparation for immedi ate action. It is stated thai had so much as a rifle been fired from the Russian vessel the Agamemnon would have rammed her. No explan ation of the affair was made by Use Russian commander. The sisecalative spirit now and then leads to the acquisition of a for tune, which is noised abroad as due to the iuheienl capacity of the indi vidual; but it will be found by those who watch the matter closely that very few fortunes are made outside of regular legitimate business. If a'per .ou is not qualified to prosecute an industry in which he has had years of experience and practice, it is very d jubtful if he could suected in an other branch concerning which he knows nothing. Any substantial and legitimate business well followed will afford a livelihood and some surplus for future contingencies. Iowa has many causes for congrat ulation, which fact she is not slow to perceive and publicly rejoice thereat. She claims to have a smaller percent age of illiteracy than any other state; t) produce more corn, oats, grain genorally, and swine to the popula tion; to produce more cheese made on farms; that it is fourth in the to tal value of its butlor and cheese and o its farm products; that a smaller proportion of Iowa women are iu prison than in any other state; that only one state has a smaller propor tion of men prisoners; that there are only five stales with smaller stale debts, only three with smaller pro portional debt, and one with smaller state and local debt The Loudon New' of the 30th an nounces " on the highest authority, '' that Russia's reply to England's counter-proposals was received in London the day before. The reply, the iVewv says, involves the acceptance of the proposals, and practically settles, in a satisfactory manner, the whole ques tion of the Afghan boundary. Roth Maruchck and Zulfikar remain in possession of the ameer. The main features of the work of delimitation have been finally fixed, and the boundary commission will settle de tails. The negotiations, according to the New, have been conducted in the most friendly spirit on both sides. Editorially it fays: ' Gladstone has crowned his illustrious career by ajain rendering the country a signal service. "We must not forget now that peace is secured, however near we came to war such as this gener ation has not seen. Neither mere obstinacy or skill in diplomacy could have averted it. The task required a combination of the highest qualities which go to make up the complex gift of statesmanship," The roport of onr consul at Mar seilles on the subject of American trade in Europe declares that-our weak point is in not selling goodb ad vantageously in foreign countries. This is an extraordinary assertion, but seems to be borne out by the faols. "We ship to Brazil goods superior to the English, but fail to sell them, for we do not, as they do, wisely study the tastes of the natives. We make the same mistake in China, because they want something cheap, and we insist upon selling iheni pure and unadulterated goods. In Mexico the English and Germans get ahead oi us because we do not supply them with what they want, and do not do business in the style they are acsustomed to. The verdict through out Europe, says our consul, is that we do not understand how to sell in a foreign market. This is startling when we consider the rivalry and competition that is waged between the American cities for the trade of a particular district. We seem to be satisfied with the trade of our inter ior, and caro nothing for that of foreign countries. She 5aUg A Lon'dox special says: There is a growing belief that trouble is brew ing for Germany and England re specting Zanzibar. Complications have been caused by the ex cessive zeal of the agents of the East African company, who arc said to have encroached upon Zanzi bar trading posts. The sultan made of Zanzibar addressed a protest to Germany, England and other Euro pean powers. Encroachments were continued, however, and the sultan reprisals bv sending 000 troops to seize the company's chief trading posts. The capture was peacefully effected, but the company sent an urgent demand upon the German government for foree to compel rest oration of their property, which they claim to own tinder valid treaties with various native chiefs. This has resulted in an order for a German squadron to proceed to Zanzibar to investigate the subject. The sultan is uneasy over this naval demonstra tion, and he warned England that he may possibly be compelled at any moment to demand the fulfillment of treaty obligations undertaken by Great Britain when she assumed the protectorate over Zanzibar. NEW TO-DAY. Skiff Found. A WHITE SKIFF PAINTED RED IN- oar locks. Owner ran hao.aK'1 paying charges at Tonirue Point Shloon. PETER URACIL THE HEYNERIAN PUNCH CIGAR. 5 Cents. Fall Kqiwl to the U.ual iiit Cigar. Try It. To iki round in Astoria nii! at C. V. WILSON'S. HAPPINESS is not constituted only ofgood health anil living-, on ITS B AND OTHER WEAK ING APPAREL i U Br sftfev i y w x &f? P . W&S Z tft:sfft y -x -c - xfiiW Wt i Vy n proni'iicnt iit in Hmj RmiaIs. Now Iir.D.Kaiii Has the fiHfst assortment of Itc.-nly ilade Men's Youth's and Uoj's Clothing. aKo jHHUes them, loo, and piaraiitecs all liis uorktojnu. He nas an nmnen'-e Mock of (enl'-. l'urni'-hint; Goods, Hoots, Shoes. II its and Caps. Al-o has just received the latest xikI het of Alhletie and HathMij; .Suits, and :!! soods at tiie lowest bed-rocx prices. THS BOSS lercliaiit Tailor ant Clothier. T N Mpi Hois aii MwaiL .T. X. 1 1 AI I l.TON Xo. CT Water St.. AMoria. Vrop. Niee. new, clean Beds, ami careful atten tion tolwlpeis. Th? Table stipplied wilh the best in season. THE BAR Is supplied with an extra qua'nt of liquors nnd cigars. OPEH!NG TG-DAY. For London Direct. The Fine A 1 Iran Baiquc "ARCHER," 7M Tons Register, Will be READY TO RECEIVE FREIGHT AT ASTORIA about. I UNE 1T, or earlier If required. "Will be tal:en at REASONABLE RATES. For particulars applv lo SlBSON.CliritCTl&Co. Pitrtl.sud, Or to A. W. BERRY, Astoria. Notice. DURIXfl MY AB5UNOEFKOM ASTORIA I. W. Oasc will collect :dl aecotints due to in; and will pay all bills necessary to be settled on my account. JNO. ENBERG. & ' 'lll & n A i v r j, -f . ieW Ay k Trv-i'J fill Wkv LJW IJffitJiB l5i&lL blUflEPQ Till4 13 i fi TiilS fel liiiT the finest unnu figm?!L Liiijnontjgu iu uiu e iubii Evcrjbody is complaining of the de pression prevailini: in all the avenues of commerce and industry. THE CAUSES that brought hard times to our doors, aie manifeld: overproduction may be mentioned as the chief factor, but the QUESTION OF THE HOUR is, hou can we avert a general bust up? II is evident that something must be dune, and done soon. Simple talk wont help. We must not indulge in luxuries, we must economise and be careful. i f you are in need of any tiling, inquire for prices; don't trade in a certain btore because Mr. Jones or Mrs. Jirown do, think for j our self. Now, Jor instance if we oner TO THE PUBLIC a certain article we know that no other store iu Astoria can afford to sell the .samelhingat the same price, because goods are from 2.1 to 3T per cent cheaper now than they were when the old .stocks were bought. llavingopenudagcncral Iry Goods and Clotliius; store only recently, we bought our stock at greatly reduced fig ures, and we bought for cash besides, which means a further reduction of 1 per cent, so that we arc ahead alto gether as far as prices are concerned. At any rate wo invite the reasoning public to call and compare prices and if nnvuo.iy can on nctterwe will not claim to be dw Price Store OF ASTORIA. Next door to A. Van Dummi & Co.) P. .S. The latest de.Mjin-. in ladies' neckwear and summer f;o;d- in cencrai have just arrived. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! Tli? fine A 1 In:i l'aniue "Tladtllngtonshirc," lliOTonsKegiter. Will be READY TO RECEIVE FKEItSlIT AT ASTORIA about JUNE 1st or earlier if required. Willbc taken at REASONABLE HATES. For particulars npplv to SIBSOX, CHURCH & Co., I'ortlfthd. Or to A. W. BERRY. Astoria. The Fine Iron Bark rXr. LnnirATrmT t rn 3X iiiliAlUailtAiMV Will be placed on the berth at Astoria im mediately, for Salmon loading to Hate of insurance by this vessel Is the low est quotable. For particulars apply to MEYER, WILSON & CO. rortlan". Or to GEO. W. SANBORN, Astotla. The 'ItemoDstrant" will be followed In Meyer, "Wilson & Go's, direct line of vessels uyttte line iron nark "Hirman," now en route. For Sale. SINGLE UPRIGHT MARINE ENGINE and boilers, built by Delamater & Co., New York, 1M0 horse pewer: Steam Donkey Pumps ; Surface Condenser ; inde pendent air. circulating and feed pumps; tools and connections complete. For price and particulars applv to FRANK AVOOLSEY, Cor. First and A sts., Portland. SPECIAL HOTI BE TO SHIPPERS. OREGON RAILWAY AD NAVIGA TION COMPANY. Overland freight for all points East will not be received after 5 r. ar. Shipping or ders or bills of lading mnst be presented at the office not later than that liour. Over land bills of lading will not be signed after that hour. Local freight received until C r. ai. .TOHNMUIR. 1 rafHc Manager. E. A. NOYES, Agent. Astoria May 22, 18S3. Net Lost. OFFrEACOCK srrr on tiie morn ing of the 28th inst.. about i03 fathoms net old and new. old in two pieces. 40 Bar bour's twine, corksjmarked C. c. & Co. Ieave wiin w. iicAinsteratuooK'.s station. Sand Island. Wood, Wood, Wood. Onler It now while it U dry aed cheap of 0RA8G GQ., Or FRANK L PARKER, Telephone No. 3C. Xjb j&. X jE E2 & m GOTO 3rs. Malcolm's 3IiIIinerv Parlors FOR SPfHKC AND SUMMER HATS. A large and well-selected stock oa hand. NEW GOODS being secured every day. A complete lice of Ladies' READY-MADE UNDERWEAR, with prices to suit the times. CHEAP CORSETS a specialty: ab-o a large .SMirtmcnt of Hn Rei.t Grade of CORSETS. Children's S UN r.ON NETS, just received. All tho LATEST NOVELTIES, in SILK SCARFS. GOLD and SILVER LACES and OENAMENIS are kept at this. Tho Cheapest lilllnery XXoase in AMorln. No charge for trimming when material Is purchased at the establisnrnenL 43pg V"e beg to direct specitil attention to our LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fine Dress Goods, Parasols, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which we are selling; according toonr motte: The Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices. .Li Dealer at "Wholesale urniture. ifif 5 Lfuutsiu-Qj Oil Clotlri, "STall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co Dealers Furniture, Betiding, Wail Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, lonli, Carpets, lattiag, Pjctnre Frames, Wow Shades, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. .aiiinm.jL r - it 8oU Jewelrv. i ' i Scarf Pins, Chains, latches, Pianos a:ul Orpins of (lie Best ninlcc at HicIiOivcNt Price. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria, EST-Al! goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. San Francisco and Astoria PACKET UNI?. CarrjIiiR freight; running every tea or twelve day?. The ".TNO. G. NORTH" will leave San Fran cisco on the 30th mst. Freight $1.50 per Ton. S. II. HARMON. 31C Stuart St., San Francisco, Ca'., CLATSOP MILL CO., Astoria. STNO PRIMAGE. DO VOU WAHT TO SAVE MONEY? A VERY 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 TIIE SIGN OF THE J30LDEN SHOE, I. J. AEV0LD, Agt. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any oh er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to Its sudo- BtJPIEX JXEi rxrnrasATO.3o.BS!. J.C.Trullinger 4 rlority. It goes neep ana .erer Sticks. CARNAIIAN & CO., Acents Astoria. Price, S1.G0. For Rent. THE HALL OVER D. L. RECK & SON'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may be made to the executive committee of the Astoria Ladies 'Coffee Club. MR". BERGMAN. Mrs FEAEL. Mils. CHARTERS. Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt SFerchcn's. is, ar. TjEatitcrs. 8 Lawns, Corsets, BjB and Rc!:ul in srsniafe r Hi Hi vuipuit I in II. l)u BU1SSOX. Manager. The Seaside Bakery FRESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Home-Made Candy Made Daily: The Trade Supplied: Fine Pastry: A First Class Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop'r. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bnjrrox Stukict, Neab Paukkh House, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAND ana MAEIHE EN&IMS BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Of all Descriptions made to Order at Short Xotlrc. A. D. Wass, President. J. G. HUjnxnn, Secretary, I. W. Cask, Treasurer. John Fox.Superintendent. M. STUDZIffSKI, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. j Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, OPTICAL GOODS. ASTORIA. Oregon. AH Goods Dest Quality, and Low Prices. Dissolution of Copartnership. THIS IS TO NOTIFY WHOM IT MAY concern that on the 2lst of April, lSi, the copartnership heretofore existing be tween Jno. C. Vike and H, G. Evenson in the Blue Anchor Saloon, was dissolved by mutual consent. Jno. C. Vike will In the future carry on the business, collect all bills due and pav all Indebtedness. JNO. a VIKE. H.G. EVENSON. Astoria, May 25, 1SS5. P. Patterson, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Shop on Concomly Street, opposite Kinney's Cannery. SASHES, DOORS, MOUIiDINGS, ETC., ON HAND. Estimates given and all work warranted to gl e satisfaction. Private Boarding House. rilHE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY X announces that she Is prepared to fur nish ladies or Gentlemen with Board only, or with Board and Furnished Rooms at very reasonable rates. No extra charge for use of Parlor or Bath room, and every effort will be made to make her guests feel com fortable and at home. Dinner Served from 5:36 to 6;39 P. 31. axits. e. c, HOLiuur. SE Cor. Main and Jefferson streets. Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables AT- 3n3 M Corner Benton and Opposite Custom eg wm a uw UKAIKR Hay, Oats, mil Straw, Lite. Eric!, Count, Sana and Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Draylng, Teaming and Express Business, I ii r ' ' i r- -I 1 TEU apidy ro the Captain, or to THE NEW MODE Hifiiipgip a ru? STOCK Joins! A. Ban.fgmry, DEALKK II- Tin, Sheet iron and Copper Ware. A Geueral Assortment ot HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kangfs Tho Best In the market. Piumblne zoods of all binds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner PLUMBING. GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clicnnrans Street. Xext to C Iu Parker's Store. STOHXA. - OREGON. 1T.OLSEN. J. OUSTAFSON. A. JOTTNSOX. MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. DEURS IN FURNITURE SS BEDDING Corner 3Z:itn and Squemoqwa Streets. Astoria, Orezon. WIHDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHG;; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFEOED. AIX KI'vDS OF FUKW1TCRE REPAIRED AII VARKISnE. Change of Agency. We have appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a first-class SEWIXG MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S. WORSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer MF g Co., 92 Morrison Street, Portland, Or. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KbTAIL DEALERS IN GEMEAL MEBCHAMSE Corner Cheunnuis and Cass streets. ASTORIA ..- - OKEGON FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! Tho Splendid Iron Barqne JANET McNIEL, 100 A 1. 89S Tons Register. Will be at Astoria shortly and will tafco IN LOTS TO SUIT SHIIPPERS. For rate of freight and Insurance apply to BALFOUR GUTHRIE & CO., Portland, Or., Or to L. RUSSEL, Astoria. AT- Chenamus Streets. House Square. wm IX .xxi:a.ixer 3 IU1U PARKER tbnt P. Parher,Maater. For TOWING, FREIGHT or CH A li lt. B. IMKIiKit. RANGE CAN RE HAD IN TORIA ONLY OF g. BAWB8, AGEM AND EXAMINE ir; V ' WILL DE PLKASF.JJ. CU .1.1. K. K. II A WES ts also .tent tt-r t r Ml patent CooMm Sio? And other first-class Stores. Fnrnaco "Worlr. Steam Fil ings, etc, a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. WORK Hardware anil Slip CMlery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALEKS Kf Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pnrc Oil, Briglit Yamisli, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wronglit Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing: Machines, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc. HAVE YOU AnyMna; to Sell? IN THE MATTER OF Rags, Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOABD & STOKES Will give you the best price for It- Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaying Tin to a Hawser ; from Block to an Anchor. You Can Get what You Want at T0ABD& STOKES. Headquarters at bplldins Water Street. east end ot r"1