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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.
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