The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899, August 19, 1885, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextCZ1 ZRVICE .. reform is the upper mot -a at present. It should not Lj but it is. Some of the papers have lashed themselves into maudlin grief or sensitive joy on that topic, but have never gone to the heart of the people at all because there is no human nature in the mere question of drilling clerks. The argument is thai our government should get a lit tle farther away from popular passion and that the elections should exer cise only a mild influence over mat ters. Would not this be an injury in a republican country, to have the people take less interest in politics than they do, and even now they take a general interest only in the presi dential elections? The men most ex cited upon civil service reform moat habitually neglect to vote. If they have newspapers they prefer to sit in the office and wale some imaginary number of people for not doing their duty, instead of putting on their hats, standing in line, and hearing a little rough common sense from their fel low men as they wait to vote. This civil service discussion reminds one of that story of Bret Harto's about two men who had once been partners and fell out and had a deadly hatred, and when it was supposed they would shoot each other at sight or burn each other out, one of them finally died, saving the other. The people all stooped to hear his last words and know what the causo of difference had been. "Bill," said the dying man, "there was saleratus in that bread." The civil service reform, as far as educating the great body of the people is concerned, is merely a fuss about the saleratus in the bread. The attempts to refine this subject savor of hypocrisy. First the saying is to remove offen sive partisans. Next everybody is defined to be an offensive partisan. Ergo, everybody is to bo removed. Now, what is the difierenco between this condition of things and what has always prevailed? It seems that wo are wasting type, paper and time. The real questions that should attend this ago go very deep. The question of labor, of monopoly, of corporations, of educated idleness, of bribery in the legislatures, of criminal neglect of voting; these are things that go deep. Here we are with 100,000 men, it i3 said, out of employment in the high est organized fields of manufacturing labor. Some say it is the tariff which causes these gluts. It seems to us. that the leading issue of the present is nothing but a further advance in tho idea of democracy. By education and intercourse the million lay claim to the privileges of the few. There is a further demand for equality. That demand would not exist but for notorious iuoquality. It is the in equality of greater fortunes put by in a democratic age than were ever laid by by men of equal vulgarity in a despotic age. Using all his intelli gence, all his forethought, every un scrupulous and grasping endeavor, and then with his eye solely set upon a million, and then upon five millions, and next upon twenty millions, the republican individual assembles around him more laborers than the barons formerly had. "When he can not make money he surrenders noth ing of his profits, but discharges the men. That was not done in feudal times, for they did have land to work. Hence, labor in this country is in a greater ferment than an y where in the world. Labor saving machinery is not invented for the purpose of bet tering the product, but of dispensing with some more human hands. They have no notice of these impending changes, when suddenly it is found that a Bessemer steel nail can bo made by a machine at tho rate of a keg every half an hour, and orders are given for all tho human laborers with their families, pigs and children at once to be discharged. Hera is a case that demands civil service reform. "What are you going to turn out all those faithful people for, so perfectly qualified for their task? Why should not private employment be at least as stablo as the pnblic employment? It is not so, hence disorder. Revolu tions never go backward and in Franco and Germany also, there is arising a human protest against the sacrifice of everybody to the idea of a million dollars. Wo may find some time this fall while we are smatter ing about the clerkships in tho gov ernment, that railroad traffic across this couiiuent will be impeded by a great striko as in Pittsburg eight years ago. What then are we going to do about it? Pittsburg is probably tho most powerful center of American labor. At Pittsbnrg the Pennsylvania rail road property went in 1877 like chaff .xng machine Prop- -ave been saved if tho .ad not been called out and . liredinto the people and killed Jttle children and women. Then the right hand of the democracy was raised and down went the railroad and no man dared to put out the fires. Pittsburg is again the center of a great strife. Every man in that strife has as much good origin, common sense and love of country as any own er of a mill there. The issues before us are not the trifling issues which the college of teachers consider. They are the issues which have made revolutions that have swept over the globe. The Chinese have always been cele brated for their civil service perfec tion; but when the Tartars were froz en out and could not find grass for their ponies they merely marched on China. China was in no condition to repel tho Tartars, becauso tho great civil service question was then taken up in the faculty. At the present day tho civil service rules are relaxing in China. With the vast questions presented to our age the civil service reformer is calling our attenti m to that f uturo of our government which is essential ly petty, and begging off upon the true issues of tho dav. It will be remembered that imme diately after the close of the war a number of the southern families left this country to settle in Brazil. Bed ford Mackey, consul at Bio Grande do Sul, who has just returned, gives an interesting account of the confed erate colony in Brazil. Tho colony consists of about six hundred persons, and is located four hundred miles southwest of Bio Janeiro. It is a fine farming region, well watered, and is in the midst of tho great coffee region. Its members are engaged in farming and manufacturing. They had near ly all taken an active part in tho re bellion, and believing that the feeling of bitterness engendered by tho war would render their further residence in tho United States.unpleasant, they decided to remove with their families to South America. Tho colonists are reputod to be prosperous and law abiding subjects of tho empire. Tho only public building in tho village is called "The Rebels' Best" Mr. Mackey, who i3 himself a South Car olinian, says: "The American colony is not indifferent to current events in tho United States, although not fully advised of the steady growth of that fraternal sentiment in our country, which, on tho 15th, brought Wado Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee, arm in arm with Sheridan and Snerman, as mourners over tho coffin of the great commander of tho armies of the Un- Tiib News thinks that tho upward tendency in Oregon Railway stooks is a sign of better times and one that the northwest has been anxiously awaiting for a long period, It is in dicative of tho confidence of eastern capitalists in this region, aud of their willingness to risk their money in the securities of railroads operating out this way. ThoYillard collapse took fully S6.000.003 from Portland and a stringency in the money market, and a general depression in trade followed, not peculiar, however, to Portland, but embracing the entire country. Much of this largo sum of money is now finding its way back for invest ment, and it is only a question of time when business in all lines will bo lively again. Tho Oregonian is making life un pleasant this week for tho Portland city superintendent of schools, whom it pronounced as being a very shallow man, and whoso diction, it asserts, is "rot" Apart from tho personal as pect of the matter the Oregonian is right in sharply criticising tho un wise system of instruction in some city schools. Thousands go out of our public schools yearly with crammed heads and empty hands, sadly in need of what will benofit them, victims of experiments and ig norance on the part of those who had them in charge during their years of school life. We aro threatened with another "history of Oregon." This time the symptoms are prevalent in Mr. Ly man of Forest Grove. Oregon needs manufactures, but overproduction is liable in certain lines. AiiBEADY. ihero is talk of concerted action regarding the removal of Grant's remains from Biverside Park to "Washington where the bones of the hero should be permanently in terred. The Standard thinks that Presi dent Cleveland knows that ex-Senator Slater is a Democrat House to Rent. T7rni TWO FORNISHED ROOMS, IT suitable for single gentlemen. In quire of WM. BOCK, at Germanla Beer Hall. NEW TO-DAY. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE stockholders of the I. X. L. Packing Company that the annual meeting of said company will be held at the company' of fice in upper Astoria. Monday the 3bt day of August, 1E85, at or.c(l) o'clock r. at. for tho purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing Year and transacting such other business, as may legally coins beforo the meeting. By order of the-President. JACOB KINELL, Secretary. Upper Astoria, August lSlh, 1SS5. Disolution of Partnership. TnEFARTNERSHIPHERETOFOREEX Istlng between E. G. Stephens and E. W. Sehliu in the saloon called the Riverside, on Concomiy street, has been discontinued this day, byE.G. Stephens purchasing the whole richt, title and interest of E. Y. Sehl.n. Said E. G. fciephens will not in future be re sponsible for any debts contracted in the name of former firm unless authorized by ' E. G. STEPHENS. Astoria, August 18th. 1SS5. Valuable Real Estate AUCTION SALE. HOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! Desirable and safe Investment. Voe Small Capitalists. Speculator or Persons trantinc fine lot Tvhereon to build, a home. On Thursday, August 20, at 2 P.M I am instructed to sell, on tho premises, near Hanthom's Cannery, the following de scribed valuable property, all situated In up per Astoria, as lala out and recorded by John Adair : All tho river frontage of b'ock G, (adjoin ing the Anglo Amencau Packing Co.) to ship's channel, being equivalent to over four acres of water lots. Tho wholo of blocks 8. SS. 93 and 101, each containing eight lots 75x150 feet each. We reserve, if neces sary, the privilege of sub-dividing lots to suit bidder. The property to be sold is ad mirably locate, commanuing an cxtenuea view of the scenery of the Columbia river and sheltered from the prevailing winter winds, iiuepeneci. warranty ureas. Tkiims. All snn9 uudcr S2CT. cisli. Over $20, half cash, balance 12 mouths at 10 per cent, or io per cent premium aiioweu on or.e half purchase money for all ca.sh. K. V. HOTiDRV, Auctioneer. AUCTION! But Everything AT COST! AT ADLER'S CRYSTAL PALACE. A RARE CHANGE. Called to Europe by family affairs that re quire immediate settlement. I offer for sale my Well Established Business. To the right parties this is A Splendid Opportunity! Those only who mean business mav apply to - FKAIVK FABRE PROPRIETOR MODEL RESTAURANT. Columbia Candy Factory. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. Leave orders at Astoria Bakery, Ed. Jackson, Prop. Notice. THE TAX LIST AND ASSESSMENT roll of school district No. l, Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, li now In my hands for collection, and will remain with me for lxty days from date, alter wh!ch time said taxes will bo delinquent. Parties Interested plcaso take notice. J. G. nUSTLER, Clerk Dist. No. 1. Astoria, August 13th, 18S3. J. P. AUSTIN, Seaside Orogon DEALER IN Groceries, Wines, Liquors, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. -A FINE BILLIARD TABLE. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer In HARDWARE, IM, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS NO MORE Till Further Notice SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, ihti un Copper. mpii'fi Store We beg to direct special attention to onr LATEST DE PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fine Dress Goods, , Lawns, Parasols, Corsets, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which we are selling according to onr motte: 4,Tlie Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices." GH AS. HEILBORN Dialer at "Wholesale r.ml Retail m Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Matting, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co., Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wail Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, MonlB! Carpets, Matting, Picture Muss, Moi Shades, etc. Cor. Gheiiamiis and Hamilton Sts. II. Pu JJUli-SOX, Manager. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KKTA1L DBALEKS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE ''orner Cbenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - OREGON NOTICE. miijIk: depot, ERES1I jFUUTK, Candy and Notions, Good Cigars and Tobacco, at C. P. WIISOVS CS-COME AND SEE ME. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER ; Than any o'h- eraxemaue. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to Its supe riority. It goes Deep ana .lever Sticks. CARXAHAX & CO., Agents Astoria. Trice, $1.50. JUST WHAT YOU WANT ! Dry Wood Cheap! FOARD & STOKES, "Will Deliver the Best Quality Dry Fir Any where In the City FOR $3.50 PER FUIX CORD! Good Wood for $20, Delivered Leavo orders at Foard &. Stokes. A. V. Allen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In GroecriQ, Prwlsloas, MILLFEED- Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Toother with Wines J-iquorsJobaccoXigars For Rent. THEIIALL OVER D.L.BE6K& SON'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may bo mado to the executive committee of the Astoria Ladles ' Coffee Club. Mrs. BERGMAN. MRS. FRAEL. MRS. CHARTERS. rpupiEx: AXE; I MrarrtDAcc.so.ast. J.L.i ruinnger in 3IARKETS. WYATT & THOMPSON. DEALERS IN FRESK AND CURED MEATS, CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Crockery and Glassware. 3VHJL1X Feed, ZEIto, STAE MARKET. WHERRY & COMPANY, Fresh and Cared Meats, FRUITS, BUTTER, and EGGS. OITOSITE OCCIDENT nOTEL, CHKXA3IUB Street. AHtorla, Off. Washington Market. Jlnln Street, AMurta, Oicjxoh. BEUCMAX & CO.IMIOJPRIF.TOIIS DESFECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN JL tlon of the public to the fact that th above Market will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY o? FRESH AND CURED MEATS I ! Which will be sold at lowest rates, whole sale and retail. EtySpecIal attention given to supplying 3UIJJ3. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Benton Street, Near Parker House, ASTORIA, - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAND and MAEM EMMS BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Ofnll Descriptions natto te Order at Short Notice. A. D. Wabs, President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary, I. W. Cask, Treasurer. Jo u:f Fox.Superintcndent. M. R. KIPP, PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER. Wator 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 aoove -trans taure'i itesiauranr, Astoria, Oregon. GASH! From, and After GOODS WILL BE SOLD FOR GASH ONLY! FRANK L. PARKER. H B. PARKER, DEALER Hay, Oats, and Straw, lime.. BrM, Cement, Sanfl and Plaster Wood Delltereil to Order. Dm) VEll apidy to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL liilillliHIii JF A FTJI.I. STOCK J-OBCrNT jSl.. MOKTT&OMBH.T, DEALCR iy Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods. AGKST FOR 3IAGEE STOVES AW ItAXGES, TIIE BESTIi THE MARKET. Plumbing goods of all klnils en hand. Job woik dona in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On Reasorablo Tcun. CtienamtiM Street, Next to C I. -Parkur'M Store, Astotia, Oregon. LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAND! BRITISH BARE Firth of Dornocli. Wc shall nlace this fino iron bark on the berth at Liverpool for August loading. Portland or Astoria shippers can obtain full particulars as to freignt and insurance rates by applying to MEYER. "WILSON & CO.. Portland, or to WILSON, MEYER & CO., 15 Brunswick St., Liverpool. County Treasurer's Notice. mnERE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY X Treasury t pay all county orders pre sented prior to January 1st, 18S4. All such orders will cease to draw Interest after this date. ISAAC BERGMAN. Treasurer Clatsop County. Astoria, Or, July 24th. 18S5. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSSHITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, comer of Casa and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work, Horseshoeiug. Wagons made 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. J3TA11 goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET, Opposite Parker House, Astoria, Oregon. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO TJIE Stockholders ot the White Star Pack 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. 18S5, at 9 o'clock in tho forenoon, for tba pur pose of electing a board of directors tor the ensuing year, and transacting such other bnsiness as may legaly come before tho meeting. OLUF W, PEDERSEN. Presidont. Attest : A. T. BRAKKE. Secretary. Upper Astoria, August 7th, 1883. 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, 1683. at two p. m. A full attendance Is requested. A.J.MEGLER, Secretary, Astoria, Oregon, July 22, 1833. CASH": IX intr, Teaming and Express Rnslnes. VTEAaiEC (LARA PARKER Cben P, ParhcrtM aster. 3 For TOWING, FREIGHT or C1IAK- 11. li. VA UK Kit. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF I B. B. BAWB8, 5& AGENT IWI.L AND EXAMINE IT. V WILL BE PLEASED. li. IL HAWKS Is also ageut Ut p Ml patent Cookinir Sto And other first-class St37es. Fornaoo Work. Steam Tit tings, etc., n. specialty- ALWAYS ON HAND. Hardware ani Slip CWlery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALERS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnisli, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, . Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Seiviug Machines, 1'aixits and Oils, Groceries etc. Sol (ML Jew elry, Scarf Pins, Chains, f atte, Pianos and Organs or the Best make at ilie to west Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. t""AlI goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER FOB BENT. 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 Estato la the Oointy, at reasonable rates. ..., O.K. THOMSON, Attorney at Law, Astoria. Oregon. Office, Xoom s, over tifcr Bok Store. B. B. Franklin, Unilerialer and CaU later, SQUEMOQUA STREET, NBXT TO THE ASTOBIAN BTJILDIN6. -All work done In a skillful manner on short notice at reasonable rates. TRXaasME7ilTSHHBHWti7TMBiMrn(n