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C2J 'P Site gaUj gvStomn. ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY ...AUGUST 8. 1885 27 DARK CURTAIN. "Gex. Grant -will be buried to day." Last scene of all this strange, eventful history. "Burying Gen. Grant?1 As -well speak of burying tho mountains! It -were impossible! His name and fame will live in other lands and other tongues tban ours. He led the largest armies that ever marched to battle: for twenty-one years he was the foremost citizen of the foremost nation on the globe, and though the poor clay that habilitated his spirit bo laid away at Riverside to-day, he still lives in that loftier and larger sense; forhis is "one of the few, the immortal names that were not born to die." So, while the dark curtain falls, and the nation mourns over tbe funeral of the man of Appomattox; while steeples rock with solemn knells and the somber pageant paces by, let it be remembered that earth's proudest monarch never received so grand a sepulture as Grant's, nor earth's mightiest never received so universal and sincere a funeral service as the nation gives its dead chief to-day. It has been said that 'twere a pity to have Grant die when he did, and as he did. We do not think so. His life was a great one. His death was opportune. His work was done. Had Grant died at the close of the war he would have lived as a cold, uninteresting military figure, correct, . formal, almost an abstraction, far re moved from man. Had he died at the close of his administration it is hard to see bow the genius of history could have cleansed his character from the dro33y surroundings which so closely touched without corrupt ing. "What matters it that gold or diamond lies beneath the crust if the crust be never removed? Had he died just after the third term contest, it is hard to see how the fatal error would havo been cleared away from his name. Had he died just after the Grant & "Ward exposures ho would have been fatally blackened in the eyes of many of this day, and it is hard to discern how his name would ever have been cleared. His opportunity is truly opportune. He has been accorded the rare priv ilege of being able to afford to die. Time has exhibited him, not without faults, but as a man, a true man and a good man simple-minded as great ness is, liable to such errors as simple-minded greatness may commit. The longer lime has spared the more it has burnished him of false glitter and apparent slain, until he stands forth a man in the front rank among men. Thus he may commit himself to history, not as a demi-god, but as a man. EN 'PASSANT. When the editor of the Oregonlan went to school, ho probably learned, among other things, that "a straight Hue is the shortest distance between two points." This holds good in other things than geometry. After emptying all his bedroom utensils in a polecat style of diction that is peculiarly fitting to a subject that, in his hands, stinks the more it is stirr ed up, he still stands convicted of de liberate misstatement Xo amount of dirt that may be flung can obliter ate the truth which The Astorian stated, which the Oregonlan denied and jeered, and which was then proven by sworn statement in this paper. In adopting "the Oregon stylo of journalism," our inland con temporary furnishes touching evi dence of his conception of duty, aiid probably feels impelled to fulfill it. The general verdict is that he has got the worst of it, and hides his chagrin under a cloud of filth. In this the cultured editor displays his ideal of what editorial utterances should be. Dr. Johnson -used to say that "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel." "With equal truth it may be said that to shower personal abuse upon its opponent is the last refuge of the Oregonlan. "With becoming deference The As torian presumes to suggest that the matter is just where it was before the Oregonlan pulled its shirt off and if it has any arguments to advance we patiently await them. It may be that it desires to submit the case without argument; it certainly has said noth ing so far that the utmost stretch of courtesy could dignify by that term. Amid the broken shards that held the putrid fluids, the self excretions with which it has deluged itself, we notice one remark that possibly it may deem an "argument" It asks why the Astoria Transpor tation company doesn't now carry wheat from Portland to Astoria. It says the least money for which wheat can be carried from Portland to As toria is one dollar a ton. After its contemptible language in yesterday's issue it does not deserve any further notice than that accord ed to any other drab, but we will give it a chance to redeem itself from the depths into which it has fallen by ex ercising the Christian charity that enables us to lend a helping hand to even the most unfortunate. If the Oregonlan will guarantee that wheat can bo furnished in thous and ton lots The Astorian will guar antee that it will bo transported at just one-half of the present rates for lighterage between Portland and Astoria. GALLIC COMMENT. The comments of the French pa pers on the death of Gen. Grant are pervaded by intense bitterness. The reason for this outburst of bad feel ing is found in tho fact that Gen. Grant wasted no lovo on the Bona parte family, and that ho.sympathiz ed with Germany during her last war with Prance. The reasons which the French papers give for their hostility are, in reality, tributes to Grant's discernment of character and the worth of his moral judgment In a conversation, Gen. Graut said: "I always had an aversion to Napoleon and the whole family. "When I was in Denmark, I declined seeing tho Prince Imperial. I did not wish to see him. As emperor, ho had great genius, but was one of the most self ish aud cruel men in history. I see no redeeming trait in his character. The third Napoleon was even worse tho especial enemy of Americau lib erty." No characters could be more opposite than those of Grant and Na poleon. (We mean, here, as "Wendell Phillips said, "the big Napoleon, not the little one.") Chauning aud Em erson have proclaimed the moral fail ure of the man; and Grant's similar verdict is forcible, because it is a soldier who utters it Of the last and the "little" Napoleon, who wrecked his own fortunes in the wicked attempt to destroy those of Germany, wo may say that, when he threw his armies into Mexico at the most critical period in our history, he was aiming an insidious blow at the lifo of our republic. Tho bullet which sent Maximillian to the grave would have been more justly aimed at the monarch whose weak tool he was. But retribution finally over took him, as we believe it will finally overtake those who array themselves ou the sido of injustice and oppres sion. "Whatever the severity of Gen. Grant's personal misfortunes, he had the rich satisfaction of seeing the fruition of his lifo work. Lincoln was cut oiY before his work was com pletely done. He could stand, as it were, upon Pisgah, and see the prom ised land; but it was not his joy to enter it. To Grant, it was permitted to see the dismembered nation whol ly united, and the bitterness and dis cord of war exchanged for sweetness and fraternity of peace. Perhaps few offerings of sympathy and regard for him during his sickness were more gratefully received than those which came from confederate soldiers testifying their respect aud even af fection for tho man who did more than any ono else to overthrow the confederacy. As in his life Gen. Grant, by sword, voice, and pen. did what he could to reunite the fortunes of tho republic, so the influence of his death will tend to draw the north and tho south together in a closer bond of fraternity. 3IAKR1ED. In Upper Astoria, August tith, 188.1, by llev. J. J. Hoikka, Fred, llemlrlckson and Katharine Wilsen, botli of this city. NEW TO-DAY. Notice. NOTICE IS IIEREBY GIVEN TO THE Stockholders ot the White Star Pack ing Compauy, that the annual meeting of said company will be held at the company's office in Upper Astoria, Clatsop county. Or egon, on fcaturday the 22nd day ot August, 18S5, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur pose of electing a board of directors lor tho ensuing year, and transacting such ether business as may legaly come before the meeting. OLUF W. PEDERSKN. President. Attest : A. T. BRAKKK. Secretary. Upper Astoria, August 7lh, ISSj. Commemoration Services.. Hkad Quarters Cusmxo Post No. 14,") Department or Oregox . A. It. ASTORIA, OREGOX, Julv CD, 1885. J Orders No. 3. TN OBEDIENCE TO GENERAL ORDERS A is' o. 4, Department of Oregon. G. A. It. July Sill!, 18S4. The officers and comrades of Cuhing Post No. 14, G. A. K. will assemble for .special memorial service in honor of our late com mander and comrade Gen. U. S. Grant, at their Post Hall on Saturday, August the 8th, 1885. at 12 m. Aud to also particjpatc with such associations as may Join the municipal authorities In rendering honor to the HIu-t-rious dead. R.V.MONrEITH. ' Post Commander. W. B. 310S5, Adjutant. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned will apply to the Common Council, of the City of Astoria, at its next regular meeting for a license to ell wine, malt and spirituous liquor?, in less quanti ties than one quart, in the building fronting on Chennmus street and situated on lot No. 1, block No. 25. in the city of Astoria as laid out aud recorded bv John JlcCIure. J. T. BROWN. TECE2 Private Secretary Tho Great Xew York ami London Success. -THE- Main Spare Theater Go. WILL APPEAR AT ROSS' OPERA HOUSE, Monday, - August 1 7th, In the above Play. Tuesday, - - - August ISlIi, "THE RAJAH." rrerEeserved seats for sal-? at Call Adler's Crystal Palace. Valuable Reai Estate AUCTION SALE. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! Desirable and safe Investment. Kor Small Capitalists. Speculators or Persons wanting: n fine lot whereon to build a home. On Thursday, August 20, at 2 P.M I nin instructed to sell, on the premises, near Hanthom's Cannery, the following de scribed valuable propeity, all situated In up per Astoria, as Jam out ami recorueu uy John Adtir: All the river frontage of block G. (adjoin ing the Anulo American Packing Co.) to ship's channel, being equivalent to over four acres 01 water lots, inc wnoia ot blocks 8. K3.93and luL each containing eight lots 75x150 feet each. Wc reserve, if neces sary, the privilege of sub-divltuiijr lots to suit bidders. Tne property to be .soul is ad mirably locate.i. connnandinK an extended view of the scenery or the Columbia nvi-r and sheltered from the prevailing winter winds. 1 itle perfect. Warranty deeds. Tkiims. All sums under SSOO. cash. Over $M. half cash, balance 12 mouths at 10 per cent, or lit per cent premium allowed on one half purchace money for all cash. i:. V. HOLDER, Auctioneer. REMEMBER ADLER'S BREAT Auction Sale! TO-NIGHT ! SEE SMALL BILLS. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Corner Third and E Streets, PORTLAND, - - - OREGON. Our facilities are such that we defy competition. This Is the largest and most respectably kept Hotel in tho Northwest. Board and Lodqlng $ 1 .00 per day MKALS.25 cents. LODGING. 25 and 0cem Free Buss to and from the House. arXo Chinese Eniployed.-5ti K. LcnUton, (Late of Minnesota Houso)Prop. O. CLARK, AGENT. A. V. AllenJ Wholesale and Retail Dealer iu Provisions, MILLPEED. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wines, Ltquors,Tobacco,Cigars Notice of Assignment. N NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL whom it may concern that the under signed luis been appointed assignee of the estate of II. D. Kant, an insolvent : and all persons having claims againsaid insolvent, are requested to present the same to the as signee properly verified at his office in the Occident Hole inthocitv of Astoria, Clat sop county, sdatc of O.egon, within ihrec months from this date. CIIAS S. WRIGHT. Astona, August Oth, 1855. Notice. THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF DISTRICT No. l. Astoria, Clatsop countv, Oregon, is completed, and now in tne hands of the Directors of said district. The same can be seen at the office of the clerk. Parties inter ested -an examine the same and file objec tions if they have any thereto, until the 7th day of Aueust, 1SS5. on which day the Di rectors will sit as a beard of equalization to consider the same. By order of the Board of Directors. J. G. II OSTLER, Clerk Astoria. July 27th. 1855. Empire Store We beg to direct special attention to our LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fiife Dress Goods, Lawns, Parasols, Corsets, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which we are selling according to our motte: 'The Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices.1' PRAEL BROS, CH AS. HEILBORN, Dealer at Wholesale an J Retail in Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Matting, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co.. Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, MoiIdi, Carpets, Matting, Picture Frames, Window Mis, etc. Cor. Clienamus and Hamilton Sts. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KKTAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHAMSE Corner Cnenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - . - OKEGOS NOTICE. IMCXXjSL depot, fresh fruits, Candy and Notions, Good Cigars and Tobacco, at C. 1. 1VIIOXa3 rCOME AND SEE ME- P 1 WILL IjjUPIEX Cul Faster AXE. A I rATorrEDAoeaojuj. EASIER J.C.Trullinger Than anysoui- er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tcs- tifytoitssupe- riority. It goes mK Deep and "eror V 'S""?! CARXAIIAN V '- J &. CO.. " f A Rents Astoria. - -- Trice, 81.50. Treasury Department ) v. t. l.IFK SAYINO SERVICE. "Washington. D. C July c, ISSV. SEALED 1'1UH'0.SAIS WILL BE RE ceived at this office untils o'clock r. m. of Thursday, the 13th day of August, lSi5, for the construction of a frame cottage at the Shoalwater Bay Life-Saving Station, near the light-house. Each bid must be ac companied by a certified check for one hun dred dollars (SIOO) drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury ,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 the Collector of Castoms. As toria. Oregon ; the Keeper of the Shoal water Bay Life-Saving Station. North Cove, Pacific county. "Washington territory; and the Su perintendent of the 12th Life-Saving Dist rict, worn 25. Appraiser's building, San Francisco, California. All proposals must be endorsed, "Proposals for constructing a cot tage at Shoalwater Bay Life-Saving Sta tion." and addressed U. a. Life-Saving Ser vice, "Washington, D. C. The right to reject any or all bids, or to waive defects. Is re served. S. .1. KIMBALL. General Superintendent. Stockholders Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT there will be a meeting of the stock holders ot the Odd Fellows Land and Build ing association in the lodge room of Beaver Ixdge No, 33. 1. 0. 0. F., on Monday, August 2ith. 1SR3. at two i m. A full attendance is requested. A.J.MEGLER, Secretary. Astoria, Oregon, July 22, 1883. FOR NEW YORK, DIRECT, THE FINE Al BARK W. H. BESSE, This well known and favorite Clipper will tro on berth in July at Portland and Astoria. The attention of SALMON ana WOOL SHIPPERS Is especially called to this opportunity of shipping to New York at low rates of f relent. For particulars apply to TAYLOR, YOUNG & CO., Ship Brokers, 31 Front St., Portland, or to A. W. BERRY. Astoria. to the Front in II. J)u IJUISSON, Manager. MARKETS. WYATT & THOMPSON. DEALERS IN FRESH AND CURED MEATS, CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Crockery and Glassware. M111 IF'eed. IE2to STAR MARKET. WHERRY & COMPANY, Fresh and Cured Meats, Vegetables, FRUITS, BUTTER, and EGGS. OPPOSITE "OCCIDENT HOTEL, ClIKXAaiUg Street, Astoria Ok. Washington Market. HninMtcct, Aiturlit, Oiegou. BEKGMAX & CO. PitOPKIF.TORS RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN tion of the public to the fact that the above Market will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY FRESH AKD CURED MEATS I ! Which will be sold at lowest rales, whole sale and retail . SSpecial attention given to supplying ships. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Benton Street, Near Pakkkh nousE. ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAMaiMABIM&fflES BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Of nil Description made to Order at Short A'otloe. A. D. "Wass, President. J. G. nusTLKU, Secretary, I. W. Case, Treasurer. Jonx Fox.Suporintendent. . M. R. EXPP, PLUMBER AtiD CAS FITTER. Water Pipes a Specialty. A Full Stock of Material on Hand. Personal attention given all orders, and satisfaction guaranteed. Terms Reasonable. Shop and office on Cass street, one door aboTO Frank Fabre's Restaurant, Astoria, Orezou. CASH! From and After GOODS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY! FRANK L. PAHKER. n HAIKU Hay, Oats, wt Straw, Lime. Brisk, Cement, M ait Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Rrajinif, Tcaminy aad Express ltusines. -SsaartefcEiS?i&ri TEK nupiy to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK DEALER I' Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper "Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods. AGENT FOR 3I1GEE STOVES AIVI KAXC3ES, THE BEST IK THE MARKET . Flumbiflg goods of all kinds on hand. Job woik dons in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On ReasorableTe.ni7. Chennmus Street, Next to C Ij. Parkcr'n Store, Astoria, Oregon. County Treasurer's Notice. 1U1ERK IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY . Treasury to pay all county ordera pre sented prior to January 1st, 18SI. AH such orders will cease to draw Interest after this date. ISAAC BERGMAN. Treasurer Clatsop County. Astona, Or, July 24th, 18S5. Notice. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEUN. THIS is to certify that we have this day sold our Interest in and to the stock of goods, fix tures, good will, etc. of our store on Chena mus street near Benton, to Hong Gee Wah, who will pay all bills coutracted prior to this date. niNG FONG. YE CIIOML Astoria, August 3d,l$r. . LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAHB! BRITISH BARK Firtli of Dornoch. Wo shall place thhi fine iron bark on the berth at Liverpool for August loading. Portland or Astoria shippers can obtain full particulars as to freight and insurance rates by applying to MEYER. WILSON & CO.. Portland, or to WILSON. MEYER & CO . 15 Brunswick St., Liverpool. Election Notice. A N ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON ix. Monday. August loth. 1SS5, in Rescue No 2 building, commencing at a o'clock A. m. and closing at c p. m. of said day, for the purpose of electing one Chief Engineer, one 1st Assistant and one Und Assistant, to serve Ed. D.Curtis, C. II. Stockton end C. J Curtis. Judges of Election. W. E. Warren and Thos. Boelllng. Clerkj. C. J. CUV.TIS. President. C. BROWN. Secy. A. F. D. Astoria, Oregon, August 1st, 18S.J. G.A. STINSON & CO.. BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, comer of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work, Honeshoein?. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. LOEB & CO. JOBBERS IN WINES, LIQUORS. AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR TIIE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. BT"A11 goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET, Opposite Parker House, Astoria, Oregon. IX STEAMER fURA PARKER 6i7? P. Pur her, At aster. FurTOWINO, FRKIUHT or (W Alt 21. IS. I'AItKKU. KANOF. CAN RE HAD IN A TORI A ONLY OF ft B. BAWBH, AGENT TALI. AND EXAMINE IT. V WILL BE PLEASED. K. U. HAWKS 13 also agent f.r f.. Bid latent (Ming Sisr- And other first-class Stores. Fnrnaco "Work. Steam Fit tinSs. oto., u specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. Harlwe and Slip Clanfllerj VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALERS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binaclc Oil, Cotton Canvas. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wronght Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing Machines, rain Is and Oils. Groceries, etc. Sol fiiJw elry, Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches, Pianos and Organs or the Best make at the lowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. l3rAll goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER FOR RENT, Four Rooms, Centrally Located AND SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEPING. APPLY AT ASTORIAN OFFICE. Abstracts of Title. milE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED X a set of Abstract Hooks from the records of Clatsop County and is now prepared to furnish complete and correct Abstracts of Title to any Real Estate in the County, at reasonable rates. C.K. THOMSON, Attorney at Law. Astoria. Oregon. Office, Kooiu 5, over Sity Book Store. B. B. Franklin, Unflertater and CaMnet Mater, SQUEMOQUA STREET, NEXT TO THE ASTORIAN BUILDINO. -All work done In a skillful manner on short notice at reasonable rates. va f .4 ; ,'v' '