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m $Iw gattg storimt. ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY -AUGUST 4. lfS5 C. D. SnACKLEFOiiD, special agent of the government to examine into the Oregon swamp land business, is in Salem, and "will probably remain in Oregon a year or more. Ho in tends to mate a thorough investiga tion. Eel culture is a new phase of in dustry recently adopted at Cape Cod. Two men at South Yarmouth have bought a large fresh water pond "and put thirty barrels of salt water eels of all sizes in it. It is estimated that 20,000 eels are now quartered there and fattening for the Xew York mar ket on 700 pounds on "horse feet' that are fed out to them twice a week. - Judge Sawteu's decision in the case of Sun Hiug and Si Ye, grant ing an appeal to the supreme court, practically annuls the Chinese restric tion act, on account of the length of time, threo to four years being re quired to reach a decision in the su preme court. This is a source of re gret to those "who have the interest of restriction at heart, and is most discouraging. The longest respite on record has baen granted by the governor of Delaware, in the case of Lewis F. List, who was sentenced to death for a murder committed in "Wilming ton. The law prohibits the governor from commuting a death sentence, so he overcame the legal prohibition by respiting List until May 20,1910 over fifty-four years. He is now in his twenty-fifth year. Colonel John S. Mosnr, the not ed ex-confederate. ex-United Slates consul at Hongkong,-Cliiua, is in San Francisco and said lately that he had nothing to do with the Chinese re striction act. Everything mixed up with restriction so far has been be smirched. A consul who wishes to be dishonest has a fat thing in the certificate business. If he were corrupt he would rather be a consul than own one of Mackay's bonanzas. Pf.obarly. nothing better illustrates the abundance of money in the east ern financial centers and the credit of the government than the fact that last Thursday in New York city, U. S. bonds drawing three per cent, in terest were sold at I.O3I4'. That is to say, a man would have to pay S103,2o0 for 100,000 that was draw ing three per cent, per annum. The wonder is increased at the mention of the fact that these bonds could be called in to-morrow if the government so willed it. President Cleveland is campiug at "Wills pond, one of the most inac cessible spots in the Adirondack mountains. It is a good three days' journey from the nearest railroad de pot. He fishes during the day and in the evening enjoys a social game of euchre. The president wishes 10 avoid newspaper correspondents, and declines to converse on anything but personal and general matters. He cannot be induced to speak about politics Cash to the amount of 55 cents a bushel is offered for wheat by buyers in "Wallula. The Union thinks that possibly 45 cents a bushel, cash, could be obtained at "Walla "Walla. The difference in price is caused by the difference in the freight. From Sprague the wheat goes to Duluth, nearly 2,000 miles over the Northern Pacific, for S8 per ton. From "Walla "Walla it goes to Portland, 215 miles over the O. R. & N. Co's road. The worst feature is, the wheat bought in "Walla "Walla for 45 cents a bushel, in being hauled to Portland, has to pass "Wallula where it is worth 55 cents a bushel. AgainWallula is only thirty miles by rail from "Walla "Walla. Comment cannot make this matter worse. m m The Standard thinks that the on ly way by which the railroad com pany can be compelled to come down to reasonable terms is by the naviga tion of the Columbia river. "Major Jones in his recent report has shown two ways to circumvent the natural obstructions in tho river. One way is almost out of the question, but his recommendation for a railroad trans fer is most feasible. The cost cannot be placed in estimate alongside of the immense advantages that would re sult, it is not necessary to go into figures to demonstrate this. "What needs to bo done is that tho combined influence and pressure of the people of Oregon should be exerted to have congress grant the necessary appro priation, and have work begun with out delav. The next session of congress, it is expected, will run further into the summer than for years past. The first session of each congress, which is known as tho long session, seldom ends before July 4th and frequently extends into August. There are some reasons for thinking that the first session of the forty-ninth con gress may last into the early autumn. There is no doubt that tho discus sion of the tariff will be the principal feature of the proceedings hext win ter, but it may be questioned whether it will absorb the attention of the house, as it did two years ago. Those who are familiar with Representative Morrison's plans say that they do not expect to enconnter much opposition in tho Democratic ranks to the bill, which will make a consid erable reduction in the tariff. The opponent s of tariff reform will prob ably not come out squarely against it, but will attempt to keep it in the background by pressing forward land and railroad questions, which are of equal importance to the west. Tho reformers, however, will claim the whole loaf railroad land legislation, tariff reform and all. Any effort to make the civil service the leading subject for consideration is expected to fail, as any considerable agitation of the policy would lend to injure the party in power. There arc many Democratic representatives ready now to move for the repeal of the civil service reform law, but they will probably be whippod iuto'liue before congress meets. Tho proposition to take some action that would put it out of tho power of the appropria tion committee to defeat legislation is being seriously considered. NEW TO-DAY. The Greatest Musical Event in the History of Astoria! OIVK ISUniT ONLY! Wednesday. September 2. 1885. -MISS era Louise Kellogg AND UVM Grand Concert Company ! Consisting of The Following Eminent Artists: HIis IiatiraS. Grove. Contralto. 3Ii.ssO!licToiIftl, Violinibt, Jlr. Wliilncy 3IooUridjje. Tenor, 3Et Xv.111 E. nioraivs!i, Haso, Hi: Adolph !om, l'i:iii:st. 3:ij. J. II. P03I) r?f;masrrr. Unserved Seals tSeneral Admission. SI 50 1 Ot ff6-r.o. o'lioe will be open Frhhtv inom in at 10 o'clock, at the usual place, the New York .Nou'lty Store. AM) CARRIAGE PAINTING! In Cooil Style and Lowest Lhlug Trices. CiliS. OLSEA. Shop at Wlontgomory'sold stand. nniiX thousand p.ollaksto lqx. JL Aiiy to J.O.TKULUXCKR. Notice. NeiiCji: is i"ei:eby given that i wilt noi le responsible for any debt contracted by any person unless it be on inv peftoiiil order. MINNIE G. M. SI'EXAKTH. Astoiia, Aifjubt 25ih, ltr. Notice. Neither captain frasei: nor the understated ajjeuls or tbe lir. ship Nau)orc will be responsible for sny debts contracted by the crew while in this port. .JOHN REM) & CO. Astoria, Oregon, August 25th, 1&S5. Coal! Coal!! FOR .SALE EX BARK "BURWAH," 100 TOXS HAMILTON SCOTCH SPLINT, Finest Domesrc Coal in llic Market. Also Cmubcrhiml and Seattle Coal. Oregon Improvement Co., E. A. NOYES. Agent. Annual Stock Holders' Meeting. milE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JL Stock Holders of the O. F. L. & It asso ciation will be held in Odd Fellows' Hall on Monday, October 5lh. at 2 o'clock i at., pur suant to adjournment this day. C. I.'KKD. Fres. Attest ; A.J. MEG LER. Secy. Astoria, August 21th. 1SS5. FOR TILLAMOOK! -gEj. Str. A. B. Field, aiifc & Cant. Gabriehon, Will leave Main street wharf as n-cu- larly as weather permits during August hcptemuer anu uciouer. lTcigm per u. R. & N. Co. will connect at Astoria. Rate from Portland and Astoria to llobson ville $; ier ton. Passage from Astoria 5. Address ISADOLLKT& CO.. Ahtoriu. For Rent. alllK HALL OVER I). L. Itl.CK & SON'S . can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may be made to the executive committee of the Astoria Ladies ' Coffee Club. Mlts. BERGMAN. Mrs. I'RAEL. MBS. CHARTERS. Boss' Onera House MORE AUCTION! But Everything AT COST! Till Further Motice AT ADLERS CRYSTAL PALACE. Columbia Candy WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. Leare ordetsnt Astoria Bakery, Ed. Jackson, Prop. UUSTAV BOXTGEX, GrUKTSMIT DBC. XHAK VAN lH'.sKN'S STORK, rrrciiAMrouiA. All Kindt of new (inns Hindu to onler, Itreech-bwdiug (inns made from Muzzle loaders. All repairs done prompt and cheap. First class work guaranteed. Address letters UUM'AV JHI.Vn.KN. Cure of .lolm Kopp, AstorLi, Or. Good Farm OK LKiH'JY ACHES. PARTLY 1M profd, 011 the Kk'iskauiue. Tor sale cheap or wit! exchange for city proM!rty. Appl at Astokiax Oilier. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer in HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEFT LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, Tlxx and Copper. No-ice. 11 HE TAX LIST AND ASSESSMENT roll of school district No. 1. Astoria, 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 will be delinquent. Tatties interested ii!eac take notice. .'.. HUSTLER. Clerk Hist. No. l. Astoria, August 13tli, ISsB. Found. LARGE FISHING. NO. -1(1. NAME CONE, at Hug Cape. For further information apply to CAV.ALLY. Onion I'eafc. Tillamook Co.. Or. House to Rent. WITH TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, suitable for single gentlemen. In quire or WM. BOCK, at Gcrmania Beer Hall. A HARE CHANCE. Called to Europe hy 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 FRATSIt FIBRE PROPRIETOR MODEL RESTAURANT. VISITING CARDS. A Large Stock of FIXE VISITING CARDS, Of Ecry Grade TO BESttLD FOR CASH. APPLY AT ASTORIAN OFFICE. Notice OltEGOX AND CALIFORNIA ISIA 1 UfV. J 1, 1SS5. ) RAILROAD COMl'AN roKTi.Axn. Okeoon. Auirnst lath TVTOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN 'IHAT IN LI pursuance of an order of the United State Circuit Court Tor the District or Or egon the undersigned Is prepared to refund, on surrender of contracts (printed in green color) the amounts paid to the Oregon and California Railroad Company forlandslying within the limits of the forfeited portion of Hie Oregon Contral grant, (generally known as the grant for the line from Forest firove to Astoria) that Is, lands situated beyond a distance of twenty-five miles from the track or the completed ra'lroad line from Portland to McMinnvillc. R. KOEHLER. Receiver. Delinquent City Taxes. XOTICE is hercbv ijivcn that I the undersigned Chief of Police of the city of Astoria, Clntsop county, Oregon, have been furnished with a warrant from the council of said city requiring nic to col lect the city taxes assessed for the year ISSTi, and now delinquent upon the list, and make return of the same within sixty days. "All parties so indebted will theiefore p!easo take notice and gov ern themselves accordingly. 1 shall be in my office at the city jail every day until September 1st, I8s5, to receipt for tho same at which time I shall levy upon the property of all de linquents not having paid. C. W.LouonnKY, Chief of Police of said city of Astoria. Astoria, Or., August 38, 1885. mpire Store We Log to direct special attention to our LATEST -IMPORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fine Dress Goods, Lawns, Parasols, Corsets, Hoopskirts, Etc, Etc. AVIiicli we are selling according to our motte: "The. Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices.'" HAS. HEILBORN. Dealer at Wholesale and Kvtnil 111 Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Matting, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co.. Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, Monloi, Carpets, Mattini, Picture Trails, f inflow Shades, etc. Cor. Chenanius and Hamilton Sts. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE ''oroer Chenamus and Ca streets. ASTORIA .... OREGON NOTICE. FRESH FJiriTS. Candy and Notions. Good Cigars and Tobacco, at C. I WILSOVS i?r COME AND SEE ME- WILL Cut Faster AND pUFIEK AXE. PATOrrrDAlX.30.BJ!. I EASIER J.U. I rUIIinger I Than any o'h- Hundreds of woodmen tes tify Jolts supe riority. Itgoei Deep and Sever Stlcki. CARNAHAN & CO., A cents Astoria. Price. $1.50. Notice of Assignment. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL whom it may concern that the under signed has been appointed assignee of the estate of SI. D. Kant, an Insolvent : and all persons having claims againstsaid insolvent, are requested to present the same to the as signee properly verified at his oOlce In the Occident Motet in the cltv of Astoria, Clat sop county, state of Oiegon, nithln three months from this dato. CIIAS S. WRIOIIT. Astoria, August Cth, 183-1. Notice. STATE OF OREGON, COUNTY OF CLAT sop. ss. By order of Hon. Frank J. Taylor, Judge of the Circuit Court of the stato of Oregon for the county of Clatsop, made 'August 11th, 18S.. a meeting of the creditors of the estate of L D. Kant, Insolvent. Is called to meet at my ofllce In Astoria, county and state afore said, on August 25th, 1SS5. at 10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose of choosing one or more as signees of said estate In place of the assignee named by iald Insolvent, US. C.J.TRENCHARD, Clerk of said Circuit Court. Astoria, Oregon, August 12th, 1SS3. A. V. Allen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Groceries, Provisions, MILLEEED. Glass and Plated Ware, ll.OriCAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wines, Liquors.TobaccoXIgars to the Front in II. Du DUISSOX, Manager. MARKETS. WYATT & THOMPSON. DEALERS IN- FRESH AND CURED MEATS, CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Crockery and Glassware. jrvrill Feed, 3E2to, STAR MARKET. WHERRY & COMPANY, Fresh and Cured Meats, . Vegetatoles, FRUITS, BUTTER, and EGGS. OPPOSITE OCCIDENT HOTEL. CIIKNA3IITS Street, Astoria, O& Washington Market. 3Iaiu Mrcct, Aitorla, Oregon. BKRG3IAX A CO. IMtOJ'JtlKTOltS DESrECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN it- tion of the public to the fact that the above Market w ill al w a j s be supplied w ith a FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS 1 ! Which will be sold at lowest rates, whole sale anu rciau. Saf-Spcclal attention given to supplyin ships. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Bkntox Street, Nkak Paukkr House, ASTORIA, - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAPaiMABlEEEfflES BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Ofall DcMcrlptlons made to Order at Short A'otlcc. A. D. WAS3, President. J. G. HUSTI-Kit, Secretary, I. W. Case, Treasurer. John Fox.Superintendent. 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 guaranteed. Terras Reasonable. Shop and office on Cass street, one door aooveirranK aDre'3 icestaurant, Astoria, Oregon. CflSH! From and After 'f-'Wr" ? TrW 2!! 1 SL3P -P il GOODS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY! FBANK L. PARKER nExiF.n iv Hay, Oats, anfl Straw, Lime. Brink, Ccient, Sani aifl Plaster Wood Dclirered to Order. Mrs) in?, Teamin? and Eires Itusineox. 4fc-''' mJesh TZZzZt a r rZ-ZS-t Kr ToWING. FKKtGIir orCHAit TKIJ pily to tiif Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. JOHN j-. 3M3 3STTGV-CD3VEJDEl."Sr, DEAI.KK I Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assort ment of Household Goods. AGENT FOU ItlAftEE STOVES AND RANGES, TIIE BEST IS THE MARKET. Plumbing goods of all kinds en hand. Job vroik done In a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On ISeasorable Tcni. ChcnABitiH Street, Xext to C l. Parker's Ntore, AMtoiia, Oregon. LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAND! BU1TISH BAKK Firth of Dornoch. Wc shall dI.ico tliU finu Iron bark 011 the berth at LUerpuol for Augiibt loading. Portland or Astoria siiinpers can obtain full particulars as to freight and insurance rates by applyiiif; to MEYEK. WILSON & CO.. rortlaud, or to WILSON. MEYU & CO , 15 Brunswick st., Liverpool. County Treasurer's Notice. 11IIERE IS 3I0NEY IN TIIE COUNTY . Trcasurj'to pay all county orders pre sentetl prior to January 1st, 18S4. AH such orders will ccu.se to draw interest after tills date. ISAAC BERGMAN. Treasurer Clatsop County. Astoria, Or, July 21th, 18S5. G.A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At CapL Kogers old stand, comer of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work, norseshoeing. Wagons niado and repaired. Good work guaranteed. LOEB & CO. JOBBERS IN WINES. LIQUOKS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon'SupplIes. 3T& goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET. Opposite Parker House. Astoria, Oregon. A Well Furnished Table ABUNDANTLY SUPPLIED With the best and cooked In a neat and wholesome way, can be found at Mis. O. W. Kucker's Private Boarding House, over Eat on & Carnahan'Sjiiextto odd Fellows Build ing. Terms; $5 a week, &22.50 per month. $1 a day. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO TnE stockholders of. the I. X. L. Packing Company that the annual meeting of said company will be ncld at the company's of fice in upper Astoria, Monday the 31st day of August, 1853, atone (l) o'clock v. m. for the purpose of electing a board of directors for tne easuing year aid transacting such other business as may legally como before the meeting. By order of the President. JACOB KINELL, Secretary. Upper Astoria, August 18th, 188. GASH!!: Sf . i'i:i.ii-:r :U IMI'.UUi II. Ii. I'AUKl H U.VNGK CAN UK HAU IN A TOItIA ONLY OF E g. BAWEH, AGENT 'A 1.1. AN!) EXAMINK H. V WILL BE PLKASF.I. K. K. HAWKS Is also agout r 1 Bncl patent Cooiiosr SIo? And other fifet-class Stores. Furnace Work. Steam Fit rings, otc, a apooialty. Hardware and Skip (Mlery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DRALEBS IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binaclc Oil, Cotton Canvas. Ilemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Senium Machines, I'aiiits and Oils. Groceries, etc. Sol WJnf elry, Scarf Km Chains, f atcta, Pianos and Organs or the Best make at the lowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. EyAU goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER FOR BENT. Four Rooms, Centrally Located AND SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEPING. ArPLY AT ASTORIAN OFFICE. Abstracts of Title. TnE-UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED a set of Abstract Books from the records of Clatsop County and is now preparid to furnish completo and correcfAbstracts of Title to any Real Estate la the Coanty, at reasouable rates. .. O.K. THOMSON, Attorney at Law, Astoria, Oregon. Okfior, Koara 5, orer itfT Book Htore. B. B. Franklin, Msriato and Cabinet Mater, SQUEMOQUA STREET, NKXT TO THE A8TOBIAX BUILDING. ESAU work done in a skillful manner on short notice at reasonable rates.