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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1885)
' iZtjr' T-'ffs-"1 Ul Slw gaUj JlMiorau. ASTORIA, OREGON: TUESDAY ..AUGUST 4. 16C5 SOME MORE CALCULATION. Yesterday's Oregonian lias an article supplementary to the one which appeared last Saturday in which the matter of cost of wheat shipments is discussed in a different tone. In the article the Oregonian makes a few erroneous statements, as usual, but it is not so set in the wrong as heretofore and even evinces a will ingness to concede the possibility of a different opinion, outside of its of fice, which is a good deal for the Oregonian and a favorable sign for future discnssicn. It correctly says, Hhe simple in quiry is, in which way can wheat bo shipped out of the Columbia river at least cost?" The statement follows that "the least money for which wheat can be carried from Portland to As toria in boats, is, say one dollar per ton." We would respectfully ask the Oregonian if it knows this to be a fact, or, if it is simply its own private opinion. A little farther on it says "Wheat cannot bo transported in boats from Portland to Astoria for G2fj cents." The Oregonian is in error. Wheat can. It has been done for far less and it can be done to-day. The fact that the O. E. & N. Co. charges $1.25 a ton is no criterion in making statements that must stand the test of investigation. It is a fact that vessels can come to Astoria, load and depart at far less expense, and far more profit to her owners. Pray note the language; let there bo no "incoherence'' on the part of the Or egoniaiVx interpretation of our plain language. Wc say moro profit to her owners probably less profit to the shippers. Here consists the great point of difference in the stand taken by the Oregonian and that taken by The Astoriak. The Oregonian ar gues for the Portland shippers; it pleads their cause, and they have a good advocate and one worthy of the cause it pleads: The Astoriax speaks for the producers; for the wheat in terests of the Columbia basin; for that part of the community which the Orego.xian forgets or ignores. According to the Oregonian to load a vessel with, say 1,890 tons of wheat, the vessel loading entirely at Asto ria, would cost for lighterage alone $2,250. A few figures are in order. On May 25th, 1SS2, the Astoria Transportation company on the strength of Portland promises, which like pie crust were only made to bo broken, loaded 845 tons of wheat at Portland for transportation to a ves sel waiting for cargo at Astoria. The barge could carry 1,100 tons, but only Si5 tons were obtainable. The books of the company from which we quote, show that the load ing cost $90.90; the discharging cost S7G.14; the towage cost $150. Here wo have a cost of thirty-seven and a-half cents a ton. The towage would have been no more had the barge been loaded to its full capacity; the load ing and discharging would have been but little more proportionately. Now in all candor wo ask tho Oregonian to compare this statement which can be proven, with its statement. Here is a direct issue. Don't pooh-pooh, or loftily dismiss, with a wave of tho hand, or try to bo sar castic, because it's no use. There is the record. Which is right, the Or egonian or tho figures? These fig ures would exist whether wo pub lished them or not, and they can't be rubbed out. The difference between thirty-seven and a half cents a ton and $1.25 rep resents a good deal on 300,000 tons which is about the amount that will go from Oregon and Washington this season. If our metropolitan contemporary would lend a hand and work against that extra seven shillings and six pence that the Columbia bar entails, it would bo in better business than trying to keep others from attempt ing to free the river. This little matter of transfer be tween Portland and Astoria is only a side show. The improvement of the bar is the great question; that is a matter that overshadows by its great importance all tho little squabbles that may arise because Walker's Is land shoals or Martin's Island chan nel is more than usually crooked. Beyond Portland lies a great coun try rich in grain that awaits shipment by tho natural highway. The Ore gonian says "tho wheat comes to Portland, hence it must be carried from Portland to Astoria. How." Well, yes; for the present, till the river is freo tho wheat must go to Portland. With great grace might come from the Oregonian tho suggestion that the company build the remaining sixty miles from opposite Kaia ma down here, then the wheat as through freight could trun- die through Portland in tran sit and be loaded where nature designated at Astoria, in ceep sea going vessels. Of course it wouldn't do for The Astoriak to even suggest such a thing, and it doesn't; it sug gests that its bigger and abler sug gest it The Astoriak is but as the voice of ono crying in the wilderness, "make straight the way of the Lord." The New York Commercial Ad cer tifier publishes some comparative statistics regarding losses by fire in the United States which are very suggestive. The annual destruction of property averages about $100,000, 000 in value. This is equal to one sixth of tho profits of all tho indus tries of the country. If it were cen tered upon cotton, the southern states would be impoverished by one third of the capital invested in that business. The loss by fire last year exceeded by over $15,000,000, the tot al value of the gold, silver, copper and lead production of the country. Tho annual coal out-put is less in val ue than the property burned. To re place tho wealth destroyed requires tho labor of 200,000 men a year. It is a tax of $10 per capita on the voting population of the Union. The British shipbuilding trade shows tho universal state of depres sion in business perhaps as well as any ono industry can, as shipping depends upon the interchange of products for existeuco and the En glish now control the shipping trade of the world. During tho first six months of tho present year 200,000 tons of tonnage wcro launched against 420,000 during the samo peri od of 18S4, and 628,000 during the first half of 1883. Of the vessels launched many have been thrown on the builders' hands, and there are many finished vessels left on tho stocks for tho samo reason. The out look for the next six months is less encouraging than for the six inoutli3 just past. Without the agency of steam an English statistician declares the Lon don of to-day would be an impossi bility, aud if, owing to sudden inva sion or to any unforeseen calamity, the facilities now afforded by steam power for supplying the daily wauls of over 4,000.000 inhabitants were de stroyed, London oould be reduced to tho verge of starvation in a single week. How easily we could settle the Chi nese question if our government was like that of Germany. Thirty thousand Bussian Poles havo been ordered to leavejeastern Prussia, but the majority of them have kindly been allowed a short time to sell their property and business aud to settle up their affairs before leaving. As of old, missionaries and rum continue to form tho cargoes o f the samo ships sailing for Africa. It is alleged that GO per cent in value of all the articles shipped to the newly opened Congo country consists of liquors of the lowest grades as to quality, but of high intoxicating pow er. GiiADSTOKE, in his seventy-sixth year, preparing to lead his party in what will be the most important po litical campaign England has ever ever seen, is a lesson to those nu merous Americans who contrive to make themselves old men before they are sixty. Nevada is happy. John Mackay has shied his hat into the ring and says he wants the United States sen atorship. Jas. Fair says he wants to keepiL Both are worth $25,000,000 and mean business. A vote at Car son next winter will bo worth $15,000. The Boston Transcript says tho lease of the O. It fc N. Co., wrung out of the necessities of the Oregon and Transcontinental company, will prove the kedgo anchor to the latter, for it will give Oregon and Transcontinent al assets a definite value. It is reported that an enumeration of the inhabitants of Dakota, now nearly completed, will show a popula tion in that section of tho nation of about 400,000, or, divided sectionally, 150,000 in the northern and 250,000 in the southern half. The Canadian insurgent, Kiel, was tried at Begina last week; tho jury found him guilty and ho was sen tenced to be hanged September 18th. English Canadians think it is right; French Canadians aro of tho opposite opinion. . V Memoriae services in honor of Gen. Grant will be held in Westmin ster Abbey to-day. This is tho first time that services of tho kind have been held in that ancient temple for any one who was not English born. Discussion still goes on about the probable or possible holding of an extra session of tho legislature this fall. Gov. Moody will make a mis take if he calls an extra session. - URTHOLBrS BIG GIRL. TJic Prejudice Jlct by a Canvasser For the Pedestal Fund. Tho Barlholdi Pedestal Fund is nearly complete. The statue has arrived, and soon New York Harbor will be graced by the rao3t magnifi cent colossal statue the world has 2vcr seen. "LibertyEnlighteningthe World !" What a" priceless blessing per sonal liberty is! It is the shrino at which people, ground under the heel of tyranny in the older worlds, worship with a" fervency that Ameri cans can scarcely realize ; it is a prin ciple for which Nihilists willingly die the death of dogs ; and fit and proper it is that at the very entrance of the Bay of New York this emblematic statue should flash a welcome to the world. Tho pres3 is entitled to the credit of this achievement. Mr. Philip Beers, who has been makine a circuit of the country on behalf of tho Pedestal Fund, says that the fund will certainly be raised, as the World does not know the word fail. Mr. Beers says that ho has found the most pronounced generosity among those of foreign birth. They seem more appreciative of. liberty than do our native born. Moreover, among some a strange prejudice seems to exist. " Prejudice? In what particular?" " I have ever found that however meritorious a thing may be, thou sands of people will inevitably be prejudiced against it. I have spent most of ray life on the road and I know the American peoplo ' like a book.' In 1879 a personal misfortune illus trated this prevailing prejudice. I was very ill, had suffered for several vears with headache, fickle appetite, dreadful backache, cramps, hot head, cold hands and feet, and a general break down of the system. I dragged myself back to New" York, seeKing me Dest proicssionai Treat ment. It so happens that among my relatives is a distinguished physi cian who upbraided me round!' for preaching so much about my. own case. Finally, with some spirit, I remarked to him : " 'Sir, you know that much of your professional wisdom is pretense. You aro controlled by prejudice. You cannot reach a case liko mine, and you know it, can you?' " " I had him ; and ho finally con ceded tho, point, for it was Bright's Disease of the kidneys which had prostrated me, and the school-men admit Ihey cannot cure it. Having cured myself, however, in 1879, and not having seen a sick day since, my relative finally admitted that War ner's Safe Cure, which accomplished this result, was really a wonderful preparation. Had President Butter, of the Central-Hudson, used it, I am certain he would be alive to-day, for he could not havo been in a worse con dition than I was." "I have found similar prejudices among a classes concerning even eo laudable a scheme as this Pedestal Fund." Mr. Beers's experience and the recent death of President Butter, of the Central-Hudson Bailroad, of an extreme kidney disorder, proves that the physicians Lave no real power over such diseases, and indicates the only course one should pursue if, as the late Dr. Willard Parker says, headache, sickness of tho stomach, dropsical swellings, backache, dark and offensive fluids, prematurely impaired C3'csight, loss of strength and energy occur, for they unmis takably indicate a fatal result, if not promptly arrested. " Yes, sir-ee, every cent needed for tho pedestal wijl be raised. Of course it will bo a great triumph for the World, but would it not have been an eternal disgrace had our people failed to provide for this pedestal?" NEW TO-DAY. -OIN- Eousehold Furniture. I WILL SELL AT TIIE RESIDENCE ON Benton street next to Frank I.. Parker's store, ThiH clay, at 10:30 A, .31., the ent.rc Furniture of cottnsre. consisting of 3 Bed-room Suits complete. Spring and Wool top Mattresses, Blankets, Feather Pillows, etc. Alw, Three and Two- ly Carpets, Chairs, Rockers. Sofa, Tattles, rockery. Cook Stove and Kitchen Furniture. K. C. IIOLDKX, Auctioneer. 6TH ANNUAL EXCURSION! AND BASSET PICHZC, OF TUE ASTOEIA Y. M. C. A. TO FORT STEVEXS, Thursday, August 6th, at 9 o'clock. ox The Steamer GEN. MILES Tickets 75 cents. Notice. mO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. THIS 1 I In rriifv fliat. !nr tliic .i ,., our interest In and to the stock of soods.'fix- iiuca. ijuvm Miu. cic. in uursiorc on uiieua- inus street near Benton, to Hon;j;ee Wan who will pay all bills contracted prior to this date. 1IIXG FOXG. ... . YE CHO.G. Astoria, August 3tl, 1SS5. Election Notice. A X ELECTIOX WILL BE HELD OX rk. Monday. August loth. 1S35, In Rescue Xo 2 building, commencing at 9 o'clock A ii. and closing at C p. ai. of said day, for the purpose of electing one Chief Engineer, one 1st Assistant and one 2nd Assistant, to serve for one year. Ed. D.Curtis, C. H. Stockton 2nd C. J. Curtis. Judges of Election. W. E. Warren and Thos. Bodling. Clerks. C. J. CURTIS. C.BROWN.Secy.A.F.D. TnMeaL Astoria, Oreson, August 1st, ISM. HI Auction Sale moire Store We beg to direct special attention to onr LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fine Dress Goods, Lawns, Parasols, Corsets, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which avc are selling according to onr motte: "The Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices.' Dealer at Wholesale and Retail 111 Furniture, Bedding, Carpels, Mailing, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co., Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wail Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, Monlflins, Carpets, Matting, Fictnre Frames, W Mow Musi etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, Thirty Professors aud Instructors. 336 Students! Departments of Literature. LnM-.3!riltcliir..l2u.lr aud.lrt. Klorutiun a specialty. Board ami home for ladies in the Woman's College. $SM per work. Mrs. V. . Harring ton. Dean. Gentlemen board in clubs for $2.T0 to ?3.00 tn CI rl f.r wont The best jnoralgovcrninent is maintained. Tuition halt price to children or ministers and those preparing for the ministry. First term begins September 7th Law Department opens Sept. lOJh. Medical Department opens in rorlland December 2nd. 1PST, Dr. E. 1 Fraser, Dean. Send Tor catalogue and Information to THOS. VAN SCOY, rrcshlent, Salem, Or J. P. AUSTIN, Seaside - Oregon DEALER IX Groceries, Wines, Liquors, TOBACCO ASD CIGARS. Z-A FINE BILLIARD TABLE. J. A. WILSON. (Late of San Francisco.) PAINTER, PAPER HANGER AND Has located in Astoria and solicits a share cfthe patronage. All work strictly first class. Terms moderate. Order box at Van Dnsen's. NOTICE. IHAXXjDBL IDBPOT, FRESH FRUITS, Candy and Notions, Good Cigars and Tobacco, at C. P. lYIISOX'S KCOME AND SEE ME- TltKASVRYDErAISTSIKJiT 1 L". S. LlFK SAVI'1 SEKVICE. AVasiiixotox. D. C. July g, 1SS5. I SEALED' PROPOSALS WILL BE RE ceived at this ofllce until2 o'clock p. m. of Thursday, the 13th day of August, 1SS3. for the construction of a frame cottage at the Shoalwater liav Life-Savins Station, near the light-houso. Each bid must be ac companied by a certified check for one hun dred dollars ($100) drawn to the order of the Secretary of theTreasury.as security that the bidder will enter into contract without de lay, and give such bonds for the faithful per formance thereof as may be required If his bid be accepted. Specifications and plans, forms of proposals and full information can be obtained of tlte Collector of Customs. As toria, Oregon ; theKeeperof the Shoalwater Bay Life-Saving Station. Xorth Cove, Pacific county, "Washington territory ; and the Su perintendent of the 12th Life-Saving Dist rict, room 25. Appraiser's building, San Francisco, California. All proposals must be endorsed. "Proposals for constructing a cot tage at Shoalwater Bav Life-Saving Sta tion." and addressed U.S. Life-Saving Ser vice, "Washington, D. C. The right to reject any or all bids, or to waive defects, is re served. S.J.KIMBALL. General Superintendent, Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVES THAT THE undersigned will apply to the Common Council, of the City of Astoria, at its next regular meetlnc for a license to sell wine. malt and spirituous liquors. In less quanti- lies uian one quart, mine DUMUing ironung on Chenamus street and situated on lot Xo. 1, block Xo. 25. in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McClure. J. T. BROWN. Executrix7 Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT having been appointed executrix of the hist will and testament of Conrad Boclling, deceased, all persons having claims against the estate of deceased should present the same properly verified to me at my resi dence In Astoria, Oregon, within six months from this date. PHILITPENA BOELLING. i Executrix. Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon.March 23, 1SS3. tea 53 oiiis riuni in II. Du BU1SSOX, Manager. per week. Many hoard themselves for 1.00 WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any o'li- uiaic juauc. Hundreds of j woodmen tes ! tifvtoitssune- f riority. It goes neep anu aever Stick. CARNAHAN & CO., A gents Astoria. Trice, $1.50. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bkxtox Street, Xkak Pai:kek House, ASTORIA. - OREGOX. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAlaiMABfflEENGIMS Boiler Work, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Ofal I Descriptions made to Order at Short Xotlcc. A. D. "Wass, President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary, I. W. Case, Treasurer. Jonx Fos.Superintendent. Notice. -DE IT KNOWN THAT I. GEO. W. PAtt JL dee, of Astoria, Oregon, have this day purcased of AI. C. Hutchlugs the right of the saiu ai. u. nuicnmcs patent process ror test ing sealod cans in the state of Oregon and territory of Washington, for the term of 17 years from the 17th day of March. 1885. ex cept one right sold to M. J. Kinney and one rigid sold to the Aberdeen Packing Co., at Tltvnnn IV T GEO. W. PARDEE. County Treasurer's Notice. THERE IS MONEY IN TOE COUNTY Treasure to raiv nil rnnntv nnlot-a nm seated prior to January 1st, 18S4. All such oraers irm cease 10 craw interest alter this date. ISAAC BERGMAN. Treasurer Clatsop County. Astona, Or, July 24th, 1885. G. A. STINSON & CO.. SLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. JDCE. rATtaTCDALtJCOJl. J.C.Trullinger -Urtvili From and After GOODS WILL BE SOLD FRANK L. OE.VIER Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime.. Met, Cement, Sai anl Plaster Wood DellTered to Order. Draylng, Teaming and Express Business. rEH apply to the Captain, or to THE NEWM0DEL J A FULIi STOCK J"0 3JG" L. DVE033T,3L?C3-03Vi:3E3 DEALER ! Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods. -AGENT 31 1G:E STOVES AI5TD KAXES, TIIE BEST W TnE HABKET. I'luaib'flg good? of all kinds on hand. Job woik dene in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On lteasoi able Tcmi. CheonmcB Street, Xext to C 1. Farter's Store, Astoria, Oregon. Carnalian & Go. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND d-STAlL DEALERS IN CrEHERAL MEBCHMBISE Corner Cnenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - - OREGON- INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Corner Third ami E Streets, rOETLAND, - - - OREGON. Our facilities are such that we defy competition. This is the largest and most respectably kept Hotel in the Northwest. Board and Lodging $ 1 .00 per day MEALS.25 cents. LODGIMx.snd 50 cents Free Buss to and from the House. rXo Chinese Employed.-n E. Leulston, (Late of Minnesota HouseJProp. O. CLATtK, AGENT. Stockholders Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT there will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Odd Fellows Land and Build ing association in the lodge room of Beaver Lodt;e No, 35. 1. 0. 0. F., on Monday, August 24th, 1883. at two r. m. A full attendance is requested. A.J.MEGLER, Secretary. Astoria, Oregon, July 22, 1SS5. FOR NEW YORK, DIREGT. THE FINE At BARK W. H. BESSE, This well known and favorite Clipper will go on berth In July at Portland and Astoria. The attention or SATYIVTOri and WOOL SHIPPERS Is especially called to this opportunity of shipping to New York at low rates or freight. For particulars apply to TAYLOR, YOUNG & CO. Ship Brokers, a I Front St., Portland, or to A. AY. BERRY, Astoria. Commemoration Services. HEADQUAETERSCeSIirXOrOSTNO.ll, roro.STNo.il,") JO.V G. A. H. Y f, July . is?:;. J uErAKTaiEjrr of uuegox ASTORIA, OnEGOX, Orders No. 3. IN OBEDIENCE TO GENERAL ORDERS No. 4, Department of Oregon, G. A. It , July24ih, 18S4. The ofllcers and comrades of dishing Post No. 14, G. A. R. will assemble for special memorial service In honor of our late com mander and comrade Gen. U. S. Grant, at their Post nail on Saturday, August the 8th, 188-1. at 12 M. And to also participate with such associations as may join the municipal authorities in rendering honor to the Illust rious dead. It. V. MONTEITH. Post Commander. "VY. B.ROSS, Adjutant. L1TERP00LT0F0RTLAND! BRITISH BARK Eirtli of Dornoch. We shall place this fine iron bark on the berth at Liverpool for August loading. Portland or Astoria sldppers can obtain full particulars as to freight and insurance rates by applying to MEYER, "V7ILSON& CO.. Portland, or to WILSON, MEYER & CO., 13 Brunswick sr., Liverpool. UrtOiii i- ASH ONLY ! PARKER. IZ STEA3IEU P CURJ PARKER then P. Parker,Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAK n. u. parki:k. RANGE CAN BE nAD IN A TORIA ONLY OF B. B. BAWES AGENT ALI. AND EXAMINE IT. Y Wild. BE PLEASED. K. lc. HAWES Is also agent Mr i.. Bntk pteit CooMbi Stovr And other flrst-class Si37es. Furrmco Work. Steam Fit tings, etc, a specialty AI.WAYS ON HAND. Y, KOU- Hardware ani Slip Clailery VAN DUSEH & GO.. DEALERS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard 00, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing Machines, an I ii In and Oils. Groceries, etc. Sol GoliJei elry, Scarf Pins, Chains, f atcles, Pianos ami Organs or the Best make at the Lowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. SS-All goods warranted as represented. 6USTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. MerdiantsInflGpenflent S. S.LinB BETWEEN Portland and San Francisco. The A l Steel Steamer WILMINGTON "Will leave San Francisco OS OR ABOUT AUGUST 3rd. (Exact sailing date given soon,) For particulars in regard to freight and passage Inquire of Z. J. HATCH. Agent, Portland, or FRANK BARNARD & CO.. San Francisco. FOS SENT. Four Rooms, Centrally Located AND SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEPING. ArPIA' AT ASTORIAN OFFICE. Abstracts of Title. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED a set of Abstract 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 Coanty, at reasouable rates. O.K. THOMSON, Attorney at Law, Astoria. Oregon. Office, Room 5, ever City Book Store. 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 ' Coffeo Club. Mrs. BERGMAN. MBS. PRAEL MKfl. 0HARTBRS.