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ASTOPJA, OBEGOX:
SATURDAY AUGUST 1.1. 1SS3
HARD TIMES AND MATRIMONY.
Ax Ohio man has compiled a table
vvliicli shovs very clearly the effect of
Lard times upon tbo matrimonial
market. Just before the -war tbe
number of marriages in tbe state
averaged about 23,000 a year, tbe
total in 1800 being 23,10G, out of a
population of 2,339,51L Tbe influ
ence of tbe war was reflected in Ibe
fall to 19,010 in 18G2 and 19,300 in
18G3, while the return of peace was
followed in 1SGG by tbe unprecedent
ed number of 30,-i79. The average
settled down to about 2G,000 a year
after 1870, but the influence of tbe
panic of 1873 is seen in the drop
from 2G.G7S in 1874 to 23,489 in
1875. A similar result has fol
lowed the business depression
of the la3t two years, and the
number of marriages fell from
over 30,500 iu 1SS2 and 1SS3 to only
23,720 in 18SL Two other things are
shown by an analysis of tbe table.
One is the fact that tbe number of
marriages in Ohio is appreciably less
in proportion to the population
now than it was a quarter of a centu
ry ago. Before the war there was
one marriage every year to a little
over 100 inhabitants. The same ratio
now would require an annual average
of about 32,500, while for five years
past the average has been only 29,255,
and the highest number 30,G59 in
1883 is well short of these figures.
Another discovery is that the number
of children to each marriage has
fallen off iu a marked degree. In
1SG0 there were 23,10G marriages,
aud the mmber of births wa3
71,170. During the last five years the
number of marriages has averaged
29,255, and number of births has been
but G8158 fewer births than twenty
five years ago, with a married popu
lation over 25 per cent larger. Tho
disparity would doubtless appear still
greater if the comparison could be
restricted to the native population,
for a full eighth of Ohio's inhabitants
are of foreign birth, and another con
siderable percentage are the descend
ants of foreigners, among whom large
families are the rule. It would prob
ably be found upon such an auahsis
that the fecundity of Ohioau? who
are cf New England descent has di
minished iu as marked degree as that
of the inhabitants of the region from
which the' went
Evebxbody is familiar with the
general effects of the business de
pression upon manufactures and
trade and tho labor market, but it
was left to a Chicago paper to show
that there is no business which has
suffered more from hard limes and
tbe dullness of trade than the banks.
Kates of interest have been extreme
ly low, and have been constantly
growing lower for three years past.
But low as interest has been, the
banks have been unable to lend any
largo proportion of money in their
vaults, and it has laid idle for tbe
want of borrowers with acceptable
credit. The banks have been so
gorged with money that they have
bought 3 per cent, and other extreme
ly low priced bonds for investment,
and paid &uch premiums that they
realized little more than 2 per cent
intorest on their money. Bankers
ba e never had quite so hard limes
aud so heavy a pull as they are hav
ing now. Heretofore in periods of
depression interest has been high,
and the banks could find more bor
rowers than they had money. Now
the depression affects the bankB more
than any other class, and they sensi
bly feel its drain and exhaustion.
The city of Minneapolis has a cur
ious provision in its law relating to
the liquor traffic. Besides charging
a license fee of $500, the law marks
out certain patrol limits, including
tho business core of the city, within
which all tho saloons there are must
be established, and where they can
ba kept under close police inspection.
As to the rest of the city, including
all tho main residence portions of the
city, where, probably nine-tenths of
the inhabitants have their homes, ab
solute saloon prohibition prevails and
is rigidly enforced.
It is reported that Commissioner
Black, who received some weeks ago
a letter from 'a little girl twelve years
old," in which she pleaded for tho re
tention of her father, who is a Bepub
lican in office, and which request was
noticed publicly as having been
granted, has been overwhelmed with
letters from "little girls twelve years
old," asking the same favor. The
letters are now consigned to tho
waste basket
The Milwaukee expert, Talmadge,
in his final estimate places the total
wheat crop of tho United States at
324,000.000 or 305,000,000 bnBhels less
than last year.
Montana's output of gold, silver
and copper this year will reach $30,
000,000 much the largest figure ever
attained, and Montana thinks herself
on tho eve of a remarkable mining
development, which will rival in mag
nitude that of Colorado in the
"seventies," and be less speculative
and more enduring.
BiiArxE delivered an address on
Gen. Grant at the exercises at Au
gusta, Me., Saturday. At Lowell,
Mass., Gen. Butler pronounced the
eulogy, and defended the dead from
the charges of " Cajsarism."
The fire losses in the United States
and Canada during the first seven
months of 18S5 aggregated SG0,000,
000, the total for July having been
about $9,000,000.
NEW TO-DAY.
GUSTAV BOUTGEX,
CS- XT 3ST 25 1X 3C "3? jBC.
'KAIi VAN DCSKX'S STOIti:,
UITEJ: ASTOltlA.
All kinds of new Guns made to order,
lireech-loadir.g Guns made from Muzzle
loaders. All repairs done piompt and cheap.
First class work guaranteed. Address letter.
GUSTAV UOUTUKN.
Care of John liopp, Astoib, Or
EXCURSION!
FORT CAN BY and ILWAC0
SUNDAY, - - - AUGUST 16.
E1THEK Till:
Gen. Miles or Gen. Oiiby,
Will j; to l'"l. Canby and Ilwaco
to-morrow,
J.cair:jj tiray'sDocli al i) A. IW.
Keinniinj; at ." I.M.
FARE FOR ROUND TRIP SI.OO.
J. II.D.GKAY.Ajie. t.
V
Liable Reef Estate
AUCTION SALE.
NOW IS THE TIrViE TO BUY!
Desirable and safe Investment.
For Kmall Capitalist?. Sfici'xilator
or IVrsans Witutiw;a line
lot whereon to build
. a home.
On Thursday, August 20, at 2 P.M
I am instructed to sell, on the premies,
near Ilanthorn'.s Cannery, the falloning de
scribed valuable nroneity, all situated in up
per Astoria, as laid out and recorded bv
John Adair :
All the river frontage of block G, adjoin
ing the Anglo American Packing Go.) to
.ship's channel, being equivalent to over
four acres of water lots. The whola of
blocks S. 68. 9S and 101, each containing eight
lots 75x150 feet each. We reserve, if neces
sary, the privilege of sub-dividing lots to
suit bidders. The properly to be sold Is ad
mirably located, commanding an extended
view of the scenery of the Columbia river
and sheltered from the prevailing winter
winds. Title perfect. Warranty deeds.
Tkum. All sums under $2oL cash. Ovfr
$09. half cash, balance 12 months at lo per
cent, or 10 per cent premium allowed on one
half nurcliacc money for all rash.
K. V. IIOLDKV,
Auctioneer.
AUCTION SALE.
ABSOLUTE AND PEREMPTORY!
TXSTItUCTED BY SAMUELMOOKE, ESQ.
- ownerof the property. I wid sell posi
ltvoly without reserve, to the highest bidders
On Tuesday August 18, at 10 A.M.
ZIviry Article of Fnrnitur:
Contained in the
Bar-room, Office,
Dining-room, Parlor,
Bed-room, Pantry
and Kitchen of
THE AST0E HOUSE,
On Jefferson Street, Astoria.
if desired reasonable time will be given
to rcsposiblc bidders for part of the purchase
money,
For detailed li-t of furniture sec catalogue.
I?. C. IIOLDEX,
Auctioneer.
Sj&.32" PIECES iOJESZ
A BIG STOCK OF
Trunks. Boots and Shoes, Clothing.
Etc., Just Received at
Phil. A. Stokes & Go's,
FISHBBWS OUTFITS.
OIL SKINS,
Gum Boots. Overalls. Shirts. Etc
AT
Phil. A.Stokes & Co.
Next door to Foard & Stokes store, is head
quarters for
Clothing at Bottom Figures
Everything bought here cuarauteed to be
just as represented. No old stock ; every
thing fieili. and NEW GOODS on every
Steamer. Remember the place,
PUIt. A. STOKES & CO.
C5TA full line of GENTS' FURNISHING
GOODS for sale at
Prices thnt Itcfy Competition.
EXCURSION TICKETS!
FROM ASTORI V N
TO PORTLAND AND BETURN
For $2.50,
, ON THE "TELEPHONE,"
lids holds good until Septenberl30th, 18S3
ROSS' OPERA HOUSE,
Monday, - August 17th,
First performance iu this rlty of the
Farcial Comedy, entitled
THE
PRIVATE SECRETARY,
The London and New York laughiugsuc
cess, presented by the full cast of
THE ttADISOX SQUARE
THEATER C03IPANY.
IircludingW.il. GILLETTE.
Direct from Ne.w York, where the Comedy
has been pronounced the
FUNNIEST PLAY OF THE DAY.
Tuesday, - - - August 18(Zi,
The great New York and London
success
"THE RAJAH."
Scats now on sale at Call Adlur's Jlasic
Store
AUCTION!
But Everything
AT COST!
AT
CRYSTAL PALACE.
A RARE CHANCE.
Called to Em ope by family affairs that re
quire immediate settlement, I
offer for sale my
Weil Established Business.
To the right patties this Is
A Splendid Opportunity!
Those only who mean business mav
apply to
FBASK FADSE
PROPRIETOR MODEL RESTAURANT.
Columbia Candy
Factory.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE TRADE SUPPLIED,
Leave orders r.t
Astoria Bakery, Ed. Jackson, Prop.
Notice.
njlHE TAX LIST AND ASSESSMENT
X roll of school district No. l, Astoria,
Clatsop county, Oregon, is now iu my hands
for collection, and will remain with me for
sixty days from date, after which time said
taxes will be delinquent. Parties interested
please take notice.
J. G. HUSTLER,
Clerk Dist. No. l.
Astoria, August 13th, 1SS5.
HAVE XOTJ
Anitlii to Si?
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOii & STOKES
"Will kIto you the best ptlce for it.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Relaying Pin to a Hawser ; from
Block to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
at FOABD& STOKES.
Headquarters at building, east end
Water Street.
A. V. Allen,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Groceries,
Provisions,
MILLFEED.
Glass and Plated Ware,
Tl OPICAL AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGErABLES.
Together with
Wines, LiquorsJobaccoXigars
Til! Further Mice
Empire Store
Wc beg to direct special attention to our LATEST IM
PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES
Fine Dress Goods, Lawns,
Parasols, Corsets,
Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc.
Which wc are selling according to our motte:
'The Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices."
CH AS. HEILBORN
Dealer at Wholesale and Retail in
urnilure, Bedding,
Oil Cloth., VTall Paper,
Window Shades,, Mouldings, Etc.
Astoria Furniture Co.,
Dealers
Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
PICTURES,
Moulding, Carpets, lattins, Picture Frames, f Mow Shades, etc.
Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
KKTAIL DKALECS IN
GENERAL MERCHAMSE
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - OREGON
NOTICE.
I&XXXjIEC DEPOT,
FRESH FRL'ITS,
Candy and Notions, Good Cigars
and Tobacco, at
C. I TFII&OX'S
K-COME AND SEE ME.
j j WILL
IjjUPIEX Cul Faster
AXE, A
j WETTED AOTJJC.3H. EASIER
J.C.Truliinger Than any otii-
! er axe made.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes-
tifytoltssupc-
riority. It goes
f i Deep and Xerer
(CEt Stick!.
5"?I CARNAHAN
V J & CO.,
. f .A genu Astoria.
- ,.-.. i- Vrlct, $1.50.
J. a. D. GRAY.
Wholesale anil retail dealer in.
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storage and WliarfaRQ on reason
able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria.
Oregon.
-TO THE-
YOUNG PEOPLE!
Of Oregon and Washington.
You Live in an Educational Age.
Your Tlacc and Success In Life depend
largely upon your training
in School.
XV PAYS
To spend time in schooL He that takes time
to grind his scythe, cuts more grass
and docs abetter job.
THE OPPORTUNITY IS YOURS.
Taclflc University, at Yorest Grove. 1
ready to give you such help as you need.
Forest Grove is easy of access,
Healthful au Beautiful
TAKE YOUR CHOICE IN
ACADESIY. COLLEGE. MUSIC. ART, TEN
MANSniP, MILITARY DRILL,
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Advantages Good. Teaching Thorough. Ex
penses Light.
Educate yourself at Tualatin Academy
and Pacific university. School Year opens
Sept. 2, 18S3. Send for Calalogue, to
J. F. ELLIS,
Forest Grove, Or.
J. P. AUSTIN,
Seaside .... Oregon
DEALER IN
Groceries, Wines, Liquors,
TOBACCO AND CIGARS. .
E-A FINE BILLIARD TABLE.
to the Front
Carpets, Matting,
in
II. DuBUlSSOX. Manager.
MARKETS.
WYATT & THOMPSON.
DEALERS IN
FRESH AND CURED MEATS,
CHOICE GKOCEKIES,
PROVISIONS,
Crockery and Glassware.
jsolul :Fca., stc,
STAR MARKET.
WHERRY & COMPANY,
Fresh and Cured Meats,
T7& geta"ble,
FRUITS, BUTTER, and EGGS.
OPPOSITE OCCIDENT IIOTEL,
CHE.VA3IU8 Street. Astoria, Off.
Washington Market.
31ala Street, Astoria, Orcgoa.
BERGMAN St CO.rHOrRIF.TOHS
OESPECTFCLLY CALL THE ATTEX
IX tion of the nubile to the fact that the
above Market will always be supplied with a
FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED MEATS I I
Which will be sold at lowest rates, whole
sale anu reiau.
"Special atteutlon given to supplyin
ships.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
BZ2TTOS STRKET, NEAK PAKKEB HOUSE,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS.
LAND anil MAKE ENGINES
BoilerWork, Steamboat Work
and Cannery Work a spe
cialty.
OASTIXGrS ,
Of nil Description; nade to Order
at Short Notice .
A. D. Wass, President.
J. G. Hustleu, Secretary,
I. W. Case, Treasurer.
Johx Fox.Suporintcndent.
M. R. KIPP,
PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER.
Water Pipes a Specialty.
A Full Stock of Material on Hand.
Personal attention given all orders, and
satisfaction puaranteed.
Terms Reasonable.
Shop and ofQco on Cass street, one door
aboye Frank Fabre'g Restaurant, Astoria,
Oregon.
CASH!
From and After
k'wm-wtmw 1st.
GOODS WILL BE SOLD
FOR CASH ONLY!
.
..
DEAIKK
Hay, Oats, ana Straw, Lime.. Eric's, Cement, Sand aid Plate
Wood Delirereil'to Order. Dr&ln?. Teamla? ami Express Ilaslnrts.
--
rEU apply to the Captain, or to
THE NEW MODEF,
A FTHLI. STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
DEALER iy
Tin, Sheet Iron, ami Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Good.
AOEST TOR
ItlAOEE STOVES AND KAXGES, THE BESTIfl THE MARKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job woik dona iu a workmamiks manner.
Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasorable Term.
Chenamus Street, Next to C L. Parker's Store, Astoria, Oregon.
County Treasurer's Notice.
THERE IS MONEY IX TIIE COUNTY
Treasury to pay all county orders pre
sented prior to January 1st, 1884. AU such
orders will cease to craw interest after this
date.
ISAAC BERGMAN.
Treasurer Clatsop County.
Astoria, Or, July 24th. 1833.
LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAND!
r.RITISII BARK
Firth of Dornoch.
& We shall nlace this lino Iron
bark on tho 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.. Fortland,
or to WILSON. MEYER & CO .
16 Brunswick st., Liverpool.
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSMITHING.
At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
8hip and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons mads and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
LOEB & CO.
JOBBERS IN
WINES.
LIQUORS,
AND
CIGARS.
AGENTS FOR THE
Best San Francisco Houses and
Eastern Distilleries.
Tumblers Decanters, and All
Kinds of Saloon Supplies.
jyAH goods sold at San Francisco Prices.
MAIN STREET,
Opposite Parker House. Astoria, Oregon.
Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
Stockholders ot tho Yhite Star Tack
ing Company, that the annual meeting of
said company will be held at the company's
office In Upper Astoria. Clatsop county. Or
egon, on Saturday the 22nd day of August.
1885, at 9 o'clock in tho forenoon, for tin pur
pose of electing a board of directors tor the
ensuing year, and transacting such other
bnsiness as may legaly come before the
meeting.
OLTJF W. PEDERSEN.
Presldont.
Attest : A. T. BRAKKE. Secretary.
Upper Astoria, August 7th, 1885.
Stockholders Meeting.
NOTICE IS nEREBY 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
Lodge No, 05, 1. 0. 0. F., on Monday. August
24th, 1885. at two p. a. A full attendance Is
requested.
A.J.MEGLER,
Secretary.
Astoria, Oregon, July 22, 18S3.
CASH!!:
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IX
STEADIER
(UiU PARKER
ben P. Parker.Master.
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II. II. IM UK Kit.
RANGE CAN P.E HAD IN AH
TOltIA ONLY OF
J?
BAWBS
AGEAT
(AU. AND EXAMINE IT,
WILL BE PLEASED.
K. K. II AWES U also agent Ut u .
Ml patent GooMnf Star-
And other first-class 8537es.
Furnace "Work. Steam Fit
tings, etc, a speoialty.
Hardware anil Slip CkaniUerj
VAN DUSEN & CO..
DEALERS IX
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish,
Bmacle Oil, Cotton Canvas.
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements
Sewiujr Ztlaeliiaes,
rain Is aud OHs, Groceries, etc.
ii Si Jewelry,
Scarf Pins, Chains, Watches,
Pianos and Organs of Ike Best
innkc at the Lowest Prices.
The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria.
jyAU goods warranted as represented.
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER
FOR RENT,
Four Rooms, Centrally Located
AND
SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEPING.
AITLY AT ASTORIAN OFFICE.
Abstracts of Title.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS COiiriLED
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 Keal Estate in the Comnty, at
reasonable rates.
O.K. THOMSON.
Attorney at Law. Astoria. Oregon.
Office. Koom 5, oyer irj Book Store.
B. B. Franklin,
Mertaler aM Cahinet Hater,
SQUEMOQUA STREET,
NEXT TO TIIE ASTORIAN BUILDING.
EA11 work done in a skillful manner oa
short notice at reasonable rates.
Sol