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ASTORIA, OREGON:
SUNDAY ...AUGUST 10. 1SS3
DULL TIMES.
In Astoria, in Oregon, ou llio
northwest coast, in California, in
Colorado, in Kansas anil Nebraska,
in the Mississippi valley, on the At
lantic slope, in Canada, in England,
in Europe everywhere is heard the
same remark "dnll times." "Why is
it? What makes these dull times?
No one knows. The -wisest political
economists are at fault. The pro
foundest observers and comment
ators express their inability to assign
a reason. Free trade is blamed, but
free trade England is depressed.
Protection is assigned as the cause,
but protective America is equally
dull. Over-production is given as a
reason, but with the interlacing net
work of swift communication, there
exists no adequate reason.
Every government is inquiring into
the cause of the universal and un
precedented dullness, but there is no
explaining it. It seems to be like
the swing of a pendulum. The com
mercial pendulum swung far toward
prosperity since '7S, and now it comes
swinging back in a corresponding
segment of the arc of S5.
The unusual feature is also ob
served of a general tumbling in val
ues. The necessities and the luxu
ries of life, real estate, houses, furni
ture, adornments, everything all over
creation are offered for less than they
were valued at two years ago. Even
the use of money is worth less, and this
is the most singular feature of the
present world wide condition of af
fairs. Usually when business is dnll
and times are hard, people want mon
ey and the bankers are able to get a
good rate of interest for the use of
funds, but this summer the unusual
spectacle is afibred of money going
begging at three and even two per
cent per annum in the great money
centers.
The problem is one that no one can
solve. The only pleasant feature of
the situation is that in the nature of
things it cannot last. The present
state of affairs carries with it its own
solution; it furnishes its own anti
dote. Times are bound to mend and
that soon.
Trades organizations throughout
the United States issued a petition
yesterday, requesting President Clevo
laud to call an extra session of con
grass, to be devoted exclusively to
consideration of measures for the re
lief of the industrial classes of the
country and a revival of business.
The petition, afier calling the atten
tion of tho president to the general
stagnation of business, says: "The
consequences of this depression arc
especial! severe upon laboring peo
ple small manufacturers and farm
ers who are without auy reserve
means upon which to live or pay
debts and savo their home3 and small
property from forced sales. Employ
er aud employed are involved in
common disaster, and it is believed
that it is in the power of congress
aud the cxecutivo greatly to re
lieve the depression by wise legisla
tion." It asks that a special session
be convened on or before the last
Monday in September, 18S3.
Acting Commissioner Walker, of
the general land office, has declined
to issue any moro patents to the
Northern Pacific railroad, pending a
decision fixing the legal status of tho
road in this regard. He follows the
rule laid down by Commissioner
Sparks in relation ro California & Or
egon and tho Oregon & California
roads. The question at issue, briefly
stated, is that the road was not com
pleted within the lime required by
law and that until congress takes def
inite action in one way or tho other
no steps should be taken to place the
matter beyond tho po'nerof the legis
lative brauches of the government to
protect public rights.
One-halt of the difficulty experi
enced in introducing manufacturing
enterprises here, says the Oregon tan,
arises from the unwillingness of our
dealers to handle Oregon goods, and
much of tho other half arises from
the disinclination of our people to
buy them. Somehow if the job is
only that of hanging a man onr peo
ple think an Oregon rope not good
enough for it.
Among other New York stock ru
mors is cue to the effect that Noi th
em Pacific railroad stockholders dis
satisfied with the present inert man
agement may recall Henry Villard to
the presidency of the road at the
next annual election.
There is a volume of pathos in
the simple statement that Jas. "V.
Marshall, the man that discovered
gold in California, died poor, friend
less and- alone, in the greatest want,
in a lonely cabin nearPlacorville last
week.
Or'
There is a good deal being said
about that recommendation of
Dawne's by some Oregon Democrat
If President Cleveland doesn't like
the appointee all he has to do is to
withdraw the appointment, as it isn't
confirmed. But maybe he'd rather
pose as a civil service reformer,
shocked by such political duplicity,
as the letler ho has written so nobly
reproves. Business is business.
ADisrATcn has been received in
Paris from St. Petersburg, stating
that Russia has sent England pro
posals for a settlement of the dispute
concerning Zulfikar pass, aud pos
itions commanding it. Tho dispatch
adds that it is certaiu that England
will accept the proposals.
TnERE is considerable excitement
in Philadelphia over a supposed case
of Asiatic cholera which proved fatnl
last Friday.
Sixty .thousand dollars worth of
property was destroyed by fire in "Wal
la "Walla last week.
SEW TO-DAY.
JUST WHAT YOTJ WANT !
Dry Wood Cheap!
FOAPiJ) & STOKES,
"Will Deliver the
Best Quality Dry Fir
Any wherv in the City
FOK $3.50 PER Fl'LL COZCIH
Good Wood for 52.30, Delivered
Leave orders at Foard & Stokes'.
Found.
T ARGE PISHING. NO. 45. NAME GONE,
-U hi lliigl'app. lor niiUiiT i
intornutioii
app! to
C.W.ALLY.
Onion Tear,
Tillauipok Co.. Or.
(UTSTAV BOXTGEX,
C3- XT T3T 23 3&E X ? SI.
sr.Ais van iirEN's stow:,
rrrrcit Avroiti .
All KimK of new Guns made to order.
Breech-loading Guns made from Muzzle
loaders All repairs done prompt and cheap.
First cla swor!: guaranteed. Address letters
Hl'STAV KOM'KHX.
Care of John Kojip. A.tori:, Or.
EXCURSION I
FORT CANBY and 1LWAC0
SUNDAY, - - - AUGUST 16.
EITHER THE
Gen. Allies or Gen. Canby,
Wi'l go to Ft. Canliy and Ihvaeo
to-day,
S.':uii;jj raj'.sDoehal ! A. IWf.
Upturning al5 1. M.
FARE FOR nOUWD TRIP SI.OO.
.1. 11.1). G KAY. Ageit.
Valuable Real Estate
AUCTION SALE.
NOW !S THE TIME TO BUY!
Desirable and safe Investment
t'is.' J::inll Capitalists. Speculator
or iVr.son -vr.ilui:t iim
lor whereon to build
:i home.
On Thursday, August 20. at 2 P.M
I am instructed to sell, on the premises,
near llanthoin's cannery, tne lonouing ue
scribed valuable property, all situated in up-
ikt A;ona, as i:
aid out and lecordcd by
lulin Adtir:
All ihc river front asc of Mock i! ta Uwln-
in the Anglo .American Packing ti J to
ship channel, being etpi'V.ilcnt to owr
lour acres 01 v.aicr iou. ine noie 01
llock.s8. hS.DSaiul 101. each containing clj;lit
loK 7rxl."i0 feet each. Wc reserve. If neces
sary, the privilege of Mib-cliiding lots to
suit bidders. 1 he property to be sold Is ad
mirably loeatM. commanding an extended
lew of the .scenery ot the Columbia river
and sheltered from the prevailing winter
winds. 'J itle perfect. Warranty deeds.
TititM.s. All sums under $2(K). cash. Over
S203, half cash, balance 12 months at 10 per
cent, or 10 per cent premium allowed on one
half purchase money for all cash.
Auctioneer.
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AUGTEOft SALE.
ABSOLUTE AND PEREMPTORY!
TXSTIU'CTED 1JY SAMUELMOOUE, ESQ.
- ounerof the property. I will sell posi
itvely withouti-ekerve.tothc highest bidders
On Tuesday August 18, at 10 A.M.
Kvcry Article of Fnrnlttirc
Contained in the
Bar-room, Office,
Dining-room, Parlor,
Bed-room, Pantry
-and Kitchen of
THE AST0E HOUSE,
On .Teffer;on Street, Astoria.
if desired reasonable time will be given
to resposible bidders for pait of the purchase
money,
For detailed list of furniture see catalogue.
K. C. IIOLBRX,
Aiftioneer.
For Rent.
THE HALL OVEIt D.L.r.rGK& SON"S
can be rented for Public gathering.
Annlicalion may be made to the executive
committee of the A-Morla Indies ' Coffee
Club. Mns. i;eu':man.
Mns. JMJAEU
Mrs. CIIAttTliru.
Good Farm
rV EIGHTY ACHES.
PARTLY 131
J proved, on the Klaskaniue.
For sale
cheap or will exchange for city property.
Apply at Astokiax Ofllce.
ROSS' OPERA HOUSE,
Monday, - August 17th,
First performance la this cll of the
Farclal Comedy, entitled
THE
PRIVATE SECRETARY,
The London and Neiv York laughlngsuc
cch, presented by ttic full cast or
THE 3rADIS0X SQUARE
THEATER C03EPANY.
Including W. II. GILLETTE.
Direct from New York, where the Comedy
has been pronounced the
FOXIEST PLAY OF THE DAY.
Tctc&dnj', - - - August ISih,
The great New York and London
success
"THE RAJAH."
Seats now ou sale at C-uI Adler's Music
Slow
AUCTION!
But Everything
AT COST!
Till Further Notice
AT
CRYSTAL PALACE.
A It ARE CHANCE.
Called to Europe by family affairs that :c-
iiuire. immediate settlement, I
offer for sale my
Weil Established Business.
To tho right parties this Is
A Splendid Opportunity!
Those only v. ho mean business may
apply to
fr.13k. fabeck
proprietor model restaurant.
Columbia Candy
Factory.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE TRADE SUPPLIED.
Leave orders at
Astoria Bakery, Ed. Jackson, Prop.
Notice.
TEMIV. TAX LIST AND ASSESSMENT
J. roll of .school district No. l. A5toria,
Clatsop county, Oregon, Is now In my hands
for collection, and will remain with me for
sixty days from date, after which time said
taxes w ill be delinquent. Parties interested
please take notice.
J. G. HUSTLER,
Clerk Dist. No. 1.
Astoria, August 13th, 1SS3.
HAVE YOTJ
AnyMnc to Sell?
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FflJl k STOKES
Will give you the best piice for it.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Eelaying Pin to a Hawser; from
lllock to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
at T0ARD& STOKES.
Headquarters at building, eait end
Water Street.
A. V. Allen,
Wholesale and Ketail Dealer In
Groceries,
PeQvisioast,
MILLFEED.
Glass and Plated Ware,
TEOPICAI. AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Together with
Wines, LiquorsJobaccoXigars
Empire Store to tie Front
We bog to direct special attention to onr LATEST DI
PORTATIOXS of XOYELTIES
Fine Dress Goods,
Parasols,
Hoopskirts,
Which we arc selling
'The Best Goods at the
Dealer at Wholesale
Furniture, Bedding, Carpels, Mailing,
Oil Cloth, Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc.
Astoria Furniture Co.,
Dealers
Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
PICTURES,
loilii, Carpts, Matting, Picture toes, finiow SMes, etc.
Cor. Clioiiamus aud Hamilton SLs.
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL DEALERS IX
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Corner Chenanius sad Cas3 street.
ASTORIA - -' - OREGON
NOTICE.
IMIXjTBL depot,
FRESH FUl'lTd,
Candy and Notions, Good Cigars
and Tobacco, at
c. i ivir.sos's
INCOME AND SEE ME-
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
Than any o' It
er axe made.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes
tify to its supe
riority. It goes
ween ana .lerer
Stlclf.
CARNAIIAN
& CO.,
.A genu Astoria.
Price, $1.50.
J. R. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer In.
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
Oeneral Slorace and "Wharfaze on reason
able terms.' Foot-ol Uenton street, Astoria,
Oregon.
-TO THE-
YOUNG PEOPLE!
Of Oregon and Washington.
You Live in an Educational Age.
Your Tlace and Success in Life depend
largely upon your training
in School.
XT 3?A.irs
To spend time in school. He that takes time
to grind his scythe, cuts more grass
and does abetter job.
THE OPPORTUNITY IS YOURS.
raclfic University, at Forest Grove, is
readv to give you such help as you need.
Forest Grove Is easy of access,
Healthful an Beautiful
TAKE'S'ODR CHOICE IN
ACADEMY. COU.EGE.MUSIC. AItT, PEN
MANSHIP. MILITARY DUILIj.
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Advantage? Good. Teaching Thorough. Ex
pense Light.
Educate yourself at Tualatin Academy
and Pacific university. School Year opeas
Sept. 2, 18S3. Send for Calaloguc, to
J.F.ELLIS.
Forest Grove, Or.
J. P. AUSTIN,
Seaside - Oregon
DEALER IN
Groceries, Wines, Liquors,
TOBACCO AND CIGAKS.
-A FINE BILLIARD TABLE.
PATorrEDACsaoisii.
J.C.TrulIinger
Lawns,
Corsets,
Etc., Etc,
according to onr motte:
Lowest Possible Prices."
and Eolail in
'.JL'.J, .L.-.T5:
In
II. IU- CUISSOX, Manager.
MARKETS.
WYATT & THOMPSON.
DEALEltS IN
FRESH AND CURED KIEATS.
CHOICE GEOCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
Crockery and Glasswsu'e.
35IiiX 27oocaL, ESto,
STAR MARKET.
WHERRY & COMPANY,
Frorfli and Cured Meats,
FRUiTS, BUTTER, and EGGS.
OPPOSITE OCCIDENT IIOTF.L,
C'll i:A3IUJ4 Street. Atttorlu, O.
Washington Market.
JlalnMrcct, Aktorln, Oregon.
BEHCJIAX A CO.PKOPRICTOIIS
RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN
tion of tho public to the fact that the
above Market will alw ays be supplied w Ith a
FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY
oif
FRESH AND CURED MEATS 2 !
Which w 111 be sold at lowest rates, whole
vile and retail.
aSpecial attention given to supplying
ships.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS.
Bentoji Street, Neau Pakkek House,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
GENERAL MACHINISTS AND
BOILER MAKERS.
LAMaDOlIiSEEN&fflES
BoilerWork, Steamboat Work
and Cannery Work a spe
cialty. Ofnll Descriptions made to Order
at Short A'otloe.
A. D. "Wass, Prosldeut.
J. G. Hustlkk, Secretary,
I. W. Cask, Treasurer,
jonx Fox.Supcrintendent.
M. R. KLPP,
PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER.
Water Pipes a Specialty.
A Full Stock of Material on Hand.
Personal attention clvcn all orders, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Terms Seasonable.
Shop and office on Cass street, one door
aDOveivranK aore' iiesiauranr, Asioria,
Oregon.
roia and After
irir ss
12 ITS"
GOODS WILL
FRANK
.Li.
.
nni Kit
Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime.. Brick, Cement, Sanrl aiii Plaster
Wood Delivered to Order. Urajlas, Teamlasrnnd Kxrreis Huslnpsi.
IER apply to the Captain, crto
THE "NEW MODEL
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A FTJIiIi STOCK AI.WAYS OK HAND.
JC:3Sr ... MONTGOMERY,
DEALER I-
Tin, Sheet Iron, anil Copper "Ware. -A general assortment of IlousehoUl Goods.
AGENT FOB,
IWAGEE STOVES AIT5 TtXSGES, THE REST IX THE MARKET.
Plumbing goods or all kinds en hind. Job woik done In a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Ressor able Teim.
CJieimmus Street, A'ext to C I. Parker's Store, Astoria, Oresoa.
County Treasurer's Noiice.
milERE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY
X Treasury to pav all county orders pre
sented prior to .Tauuary 1st, 18S4. All such
orders will cease to draw Interest after this
date.
ISAAC BERGMAN.
Treasurer Clatsop County.
Astoria, Or, July SMi. ISSj.
LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAND!
British bar::
Firth of Doi'iiocli.
We shall place this fine iron
baric 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.
G.A.STINSON & i)K
BLACKSMITHING.
At ('-apt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cui
aud Court Streets.
Ship and Cannery work, Horsosluieln-'.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
LOSB & (JO.
JOBBERS IN
WINES,
LIQUOES,
AND 9
CIGAES.
AGENTS FOR THE
Best San Francisco Houses and
Eastern Distilleries.
Tumblers Decanters, and Ail
Kinds ofSaloon Supplies.
E9"All goods sold at San Francisco Pi Ices.
MAIN STREET,
Opposite Parker nouse. Astoria, Oregon.
Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
Stockholders ot the White Star Pack
ing Company, that the annual meeting of
said company will he held at tho company's
office in Upper Astoria, Clatsop county. Or
egon, on Saturday the 22nd day of August,
18S5, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, fortha pur
pose of clectiDg a board of directors lor the
ensuing year, and transacting such ether
unslness as may legaly come before the
meeting.
OLUF W, PEDERSEN.
President.
Attest : A. T. BRAlvJvE. Secretary.
Upper Astoria, August 7tD, 1SS5.
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 tho lodge room of Beaver
Lodge No, 35. 1. 0. 0. F., on Monday, August
24th, 1SS5. at two p. m. A full attendance is
requested.
A.J.MEGLER,
Secretary.
Astoria, Oregon, July 22, 1855.
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BE SOLD
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i b,n P. Parkcr,Maslcr.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAK
WKKl t:
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN A
TORI A ONLY OF
8. S, BAWB&
AG EM
t'ALL AND EXAMINE IT. '
WILL BE PIJEASED.
K. i'- ! I AWES S3 also agent (n I
M raieit CooMi Sio?
And other first-clas Scares.
Fnrnaeo Work. Stcn.ni Fit-
rings, etc., a specialty.
Hardware and. Ship Clanilerj
VAH DUSEH & GO..
DEAT.KK3 IN
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnisli,
Biiuiclc Oil, Cotton Canvas.
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements
Seuiug IIn eli lues,
faints ami Oils, Groceries, etc.
Soffl Goll Jewelr?,
Stirt Pins, Chili, MtlB,
Tiasxos and Orsnus or the Best
malic at tlic towest Prices.
The finest stock of Jewelry in Astoria.
JS-All goods warranted as represented
GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER
FOE KENT.
Four Rooms. Centrally Located
AND
SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEPING.
APPLY 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 County, at
reasonable rates. aEraoMSONi
Attorccv at Law. Astoria. Oregon.
Offioe, Koom 5, over eitrBook Store.
B. B. Franklin,
Mertaler ai CaMnet Mater,
SQUENIOQUA STREET,
NEXT TO TIIE ASTORIAN BUILDING.
-All work done In a skillful manner on
short notice at reasonable rates.
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