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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1885)
-w frr r-ffl0rgi--"f' flETFwr-CWiSW "" & m gattjj gtoratn ASTORIA. OREGON: TUESDAY ..OCTOBER C. 18fo PA&UTd. 5HP Z?ALir-41": Capt. Cortjiill. of the Amer ican association for the advance ment of science, at a late session of that society, said, in the course of an address on the commercial advantages that would come to the United States through the con struction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama: "The free in terchange of commerce is seriously hampered by this inter oceanic problem. The great expense of trans-shipment excludes the ex pensive use of ordinary railroads. Cereals of the Pacific, and other products, agricultural and manu factured, traverse long and ex pensive routes to market. Our manufacturers who turn out over five billion dollars annually ex porting only 2 per cent. cannot participate in the two billions worth of trade in the far Pacific countries. There are three reutes: Panama, Nicaragua, Tehuante pec. Assuming the practicabili ty of the former, its advantages are evidenced by the fact that it is nearer the axial line of production passing through Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York and Liver pool, and its nautical conditions are much more favorable. The true scientific method is that which transfers ships from ocean to ocean most promptly and economically. This method is a ship railway. Its details embrace the lifting dock with the system of hydraulic rams, so arranged as to hold up and per fectly distribute the weight, of vessels and a regulated system of carriage supports to be placed under the vessel hulls. The road bed can be built of materials to be found alonjj the whole length of railway. The superstructure would be made of long steel ties, on which would be laid hesvy steel rails, weighing about 100 pounds per lineal yard. Powerful locomotives, weighing 102 net tons, with a ca pacity of 30,000 gross tons on the level under this system, will haul ships across the isthmus. Three of these can haul a maximum load of 5,G50 tons at fifteen miles an hour on up grades to twenty feet to the luile. Abrupt changes in the direction of the road, made necessary br following the valleys, are accomplished by means of float ing turntables. The harbors are commodious and excellent at both ends of the proposed road. The railway can be bnilt and equipped in four jears. Fifty million dol lars in cash will complete every thing ready for business." The New York Democratic newspapers say it is necessary to elect Hill, the Democratic candi date for governor, "to endorse the administration." The mugwump journals say it is necessary to elect Davenport, the Republican candidate "to endorse the admin istration." The straight-outs who worked for Blaine last fall, are .working hard for Davenport, and are perfectly willing to have the mugwumps consider it as an en dorsal of the administration," to make an oblate spheroid of the administration candidate. Monet is being collected in this country to aid the Iiish nation alists in the coming fight for mem bers of parliament. The idea is to elect sufficient members from Ireland to effectually aid Parnell in his demands. His is the only effective means of enforcing the demands of the nationalists, ap pealing as it does to the innate love of justice and compelling recognition by reason of the po tency of votes. Nothing but the usual traitor found in every Irish movement can longer stay the granting of Parnell's demands. The total gross earnings of the Central Pacific railroad for the first six months in 1SS5 were C, 558,G57, against $7,S11,29S during the same period in 1884. Two meetings assembled at Se attle last Saturday to discuss the Chinese question. One was un der the auspices of the Knights of Labor, who are credited with a wish to quietly get rid of the Chi nese, but which appears to have an element that delights in tur moil. The other meeting was composed of men who signed a pledge to aid in enforcing the law and assist the officers in quelling possible riot. Germany has acknowledged Spain's claim to the occupation of Yap, and in return Spain has granted Germany free navigation of the waters in and around the Caroline islands, together with free commeree with the inhabitants and the right of having a coaling station at one of the islands. The mediation of the Pope is now un necessary, as the affair has been settled to the satisfaction of both powers. Commissioner Sparks has de cided that a man who sells pre empted land to his wife can not again make a pre-emption, which decides a matter long in dispute. DIED. In Wailsbuig, W. T., October .lid, 188T, Thos. Fuqua, aged 1G years, son of It. 1). and Mary Fuqua. NEW TO-DAY. Carpenters. ARE INVITED TO GIVE RIDS FOR building :i house 24 by 40 feet, three stories high, on the lot upon which the old Gray house was recently torn down and re moved. Rids to include all material, or bids for building, all lumber and material furnished All bids rejected returned te owner. Bidders to specify terms and time of pay ment. W, II, GRAY. Rules to Govern Whitehall Boat Race. 1. Course to be from comer of Flavel's wharf f i om line attached to .stake boat; from there around Rlack Spar buoy oppo site Uooth'.s cannery; thence westerly to buov below Smith's point ; thence return ing to stake boat, passing between boat and wharf, where race will finish. 2. Both buojs to be left on starboard hand side. 3. All boats to return to stake boat with same ballast they left with. Ballast not to be shifted under any consideration. Boats not restricted to amount of ballast carried. But after starting in rare to return to stake boat with same amount of ballast and in same position they started with. 4. Boat on starboard tack to have right of way. In case of fouling, boat found to be In fault be ruled out of race. 5. All boats to be at Flavel's slip Satur day, October 10th, at 10 a. m for inspection. c All entrances to be made on or beforo Thursday. October 8th, at S o'clock r. m. 7. Judges have the right to reverse course if wind is not favorable. 8, Boats to carry all sail they may think necessary. As this Is strictly a sailing race, any other means used to propel boat, to be considered a foul ; and any boat using such means to be ruled out of race. 9. Boats will come to line with jibs and sprits down, Signal for starting to be the w ord '(Jo," follow ed by gunshot. 10. In event of boats being close together in turning buoys, the boat to seaward will have right of way. The windward boat must give plenty room.. If a foul should occur under above circumstances, tthe judges will certaluly enforce this rule. All entrances to be made with A. .1. Mcg ler, Occident hotel. Entrance money S2.o0. to go to boat win ning Occident cup ; Hansen's cup to second boat. Expenses of advertising, etc, deducted from entrance money. Indgcs, A. D. Wass and J. P. Betts. To Rent. A NICELY FURNISHED ROOM, IN private family: convenient to business part of tow n. Inquire at this olllce. In The Field Again! J. G. ROSS Having Purchased the Interest of the Mcintosh. Bros., IN THE PIONEER RESTAURANT Would most respectfully inform his numer ous friends in tlic city of Astoria and sur loundiug country that he is now ready to do business again at his old stand. Come and see me- A Welt Supplied Table, and Clean Comfortable Beds. EgNonc but White Cooks Employed.- Restaurant For Sale. A 1TLY AT ASTORIAN OFFICE. Notice. IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FIRM of Hu Kin & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Wong YIng having bought out Charlie Hoo and WougFawTcw. Wong 1 ing continues the business under the name of Hie Kee.and pays all bills and collects all moneys due the said firm. CHARLIE HOO, AVONG YING. WONG FAW TEW. Astoria, September 2Sth, 1883. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the partnership heretofore existing be tween Herman Rieppc and L. Grappe under the firm namo of Rleppe & Grappe is this day dlsolved by mutual consent, the business to be horeafter conducted by Herman Rleppe, to whom all bills due are to be paid and who will liquidate all claims due by the late firm. 1L RIEPPE, L. GRAPPE. Astoria, Oregon, September 3rd, 1885. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any oth er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to its supe AKE. J PATUrrtDAOUDitH. J.C.Trullinger riority. It goes urepind aeTcr Sticks. CARNAHAN &. CO., A cents Astoria. Trice, $1.50. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A stockholder's meeting of the White Star Packing company w ii: be held at the company's office in upper Astoria on the 1st Saturday in October, 1835, at 9 o'clock a. si. of said day, for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before the meeting. By order. OLUF V. PEDERSON. President. A. T. BRaKKE. Secretary. Astoria, Sept. 2lst, 18S3. To Rent or Lease. A FINELY LOCATED RESIDENCE. lSl five minutes walk from City Hall. 1 landsome grounds. Apply to ALEX. CAMPBELL. Gem Saloon. Powder. 25 fl kegs. SH.uo 7.00 7.00 Duck Shooting. Sea Shooting. Rifle.Fgto.t Fg.. Shot. 23 Pound Bags S 2.00 Wads. 1,000. Pink Edge, No. 10 $ 1.M Black Edge, No. 10 .S3 A. G. SPEXaRTH, Astoria. SAN FRANCISCO AND ASTORIA PACKET LINE. Schooner "Mary E. lluss,' Will sail for Astoria and Portland TUESDAY - - OCTOBER 6TH. From San Francisco, Freight at Lowest Rates. 30 PlilMACE! S.IL HARMON, Agent, 3l Stewart St., S. F. CLATSOP MILL CO., Astoria. Tide Land for Sale. - I AM NOW OFFERING MY TIDE LAND situated on Young's River Bav at the mouth of Lewis and Clarke River, at the raieois:: per acre. .Purchasers can take ten to twenty acres each. If they wish, and by joining dikes can dike the whole at a very small exiense. This land Is on the wa ter's edge, thus making it very desirable for those who wish to combine a fishing station with farming. The land Is only 2 1-2 miles from the center of Astoria and is an excellent place for hay or milk ranch, or vegeiaoie garuens. AUG. C.KINNEY. Notice. mAKE NOTICE ALL WHOM THIS MAY A concern, that I the undersigned have and do claim the NW li of section 2S, town ship s N, range s W, ICo acres. I request all parties not to trespass on the above men tioned land or its effects, as I have given sufficient proofs of mv rights through the United Suites I.aud Office in Washington City. District of Columbia, d-w JOHN ROGERS. J. C ROSS, COUNTY CORONER. TTx3LC3.o:i?tgt1g 1ts, First Class Hearse and material ON HAM). Shop and Offico on Main St., aboe Pioneer Restaurant. VISITING CARDS. A Large Stock of FINE VISITING CARDS, Of Every Grade TO BE SOLD FOR CASH. AT THE ASTORIAN OFFICE. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Occident Packing company will be held at the company's ofilce on Monday, Oct. 5th, 1685. at 10 a. m., to elect officers for the en suing year and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meet ing. By order of the President. JOHNTUOMALA, Secy. Abstracts of Title. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED JL 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. G. R. THOMSON, Attorney at Law. Astoria. Oregon. Office, Room 5. over City Book Store. For Sale. T WO NEW MILCH COWS. K. OSBURN. Sklpanou. For Sale. A GOOD DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT for sale. Beautifully located. Apply at Astorlan office. To Rent. A FINE BUSINESS OFFICE, CENTRAL . ly located. Apply at this Office. For Sale. Of ACRES OF GOOD TABLE LAND, OV located at Settler's Point, Clatsop county, belonging to tho Widow Burnside. Apply at this office. For Rent. THE SALOON KNOWN AS "THE COL orado," on Chenanius, between Benton and Main. Saloon fixtures for sale or to let. Apply to WM. LOEB. Mk Empire Stor Wo Leg to direct special attention to our LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOVELTIES Fine Dress Goods, Lawns, Parasols, Corsets, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which we are selling according to our motte: 'Tim J3est Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices' PRAEL BROS. Dealer at Wholesah and Retail in Furniture, Bedding, Carpels, Mailing, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings, Etc. Astoria Furniture Co., IValcis in Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, Monliiiii, Carpets, Matting, Picture Frames, WMmr SMes, etc, Cor. Chenanius and Hamilton Sts. HEADQUARTERS FOE SCHOOL BOOKS, And School Supplies at Adler's Book Store! Books Sold Positively LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE. ACENCY FOR EXCHANGE AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOOKS To Be Used, at Prices Established by the STATE SCHOOL BOARD. .A.T ADLER'S 330C3DSL STORE. A. V. Allen, Wholesale anil Retail Dealer in Provision, MJISLVEED. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMKSTK5 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wines, LiquorsJobacco,Cigars Holden's Auction Rooms f Established January 1st, 1877. E. C. HOLDER, Ileal Estate and General Auctioneer and Commission Merchant, Chenainns Street, - Astoria, Oregon. Auction sale or Sundries every Saturday, at 10 :30 A. m., at my Auction Rooms. Will conduct Auction Sales of Ileal Estate, Cattle, and Farming Stock whereer de sired. Cash Returns Promptly made after Sales. Consignments respectfully solicited. Notary Public for the Stale of Oregon. Commissioner of Deeds for Washington Territory. Agent for Daily and "Weekly Orcaonimu THE OREGON SHORT LINE. 1 1 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST. TO CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YOKE, And All Toints East. Rates $S.0 to $10.2. tlie Cheapest to Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City, AND OTHER POINTS. Pullraau Palncc and Kniiirrnnt Sleeping; C'ars linnled on Jlxpress Trains Exclusively -without Chancre. If you are peint: east w rite for Hates. Maps, Time Tables, Guides and Full Information. FREE OF CHARGE. K. A. XOYKS. W Ti. GAItKETMOX. Agent. Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria. B. CAJtIPBEIX. General Agent, No. , "Washington street, Portland, Oregon. RfotliB Frnnf II.DulUJlSSOX, Manager. North Pacific BREWERY, JOHN KOPP, - - - Proprietor. Patronize Home Industry! We supply as GOOD A QUALITY OF BEER As Any in the Market, AT AS KKASOXABLE A PRICK. Tlie North Pacilc Brewery Beer IsPtiro and Unadulterated. It gives general Satisfaction and is Funi islicu in Quantities to Suit. Leae Orders With Wm. Hock, Gcrniania caioou. or uiikis. hvr.N.o.v, next to Foard & Stokes. Daily Delivery in Any Part of the City. Carnalian & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. OASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND HUTAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE "oruer Chenanius and Cass streets. ASTOKIA - - - OREGON Groceries Gheap for Cash ! JLGcla JLGcl) JLGcLi F. L. P. CASH FRANK Im. DEALKK IK Hay, Oats, and Straw, Liie, Brici, Cement, Sand anil Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Drajinc. Teaming and Express Huslnes. TEIt apply to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK j-oh3::n- sl. montgomb DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron, anil Copper Ware. A g?neral assortment of Household Goods. AGET FOll .1IAGEK STOVES ANI RANGES, TIIE BEST IN THE MARKET. Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On Iteasonable Terms. C'lienninus Street, SText to C I. Parker's Store, Astoria, Oregon. HOTELS AND KESTAUKAKTS. PARKER HOUSE. WM. AET.EX, Prop'r. First Class in Every Respect. Free Coach lo tho House. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, Corner Third and K Streets, rOKTLAND, - - ; OREGON. Our facilities are such that we defy competition. This Is the largest and most respectably kept Hotel iu tlie Northwest. Boardand Lode;ing$I.OO porday MKALS.25 cents. LODGING. S3 and CO cents Free Buss to and from the House. sa-Xo Chinese Eniploycd.nra E. Leulston, (tote of Minnesota IIouse)Prop O. CLATCK, AGENT. C. 'W. KNOWLKS. u d. imovrx. St. Charles Hotel, (European Plan.) I5UOWN & KNOAVLES - - Proprietors Fikst Class ix Evkky Kespect, Good Restaurant Connected with tho House Fire-proof Itrick Build inc. U0 Rooms. In the Center of the City. Cor. Front and Morrison Sts., Fortland. Or ST, DAVIDS, 7I3 Hownrtl St. Near Third. San FrnnclHco. A first-class Lodging Hotel, containing 100 rooms : water and gas in each room ; no bet ter beds in tho world ; no guest allowed to use the linen once used by another; a large reading room; hot and cold water; baths free. Price of rooms Per night, 50c and 75c ; per u eck, f rom $2 upward. Open all night. It. IIUGIIES, Proprietor. At Market street Ferry, take Omnibus line of street cars tocornerof Third and Howard. B. B. Franklin, Mertaier and CaMnet Mater, SQUEMOQUA STREET, NEXT TO THE ASTORIAN BUILDnfO. GJAll work done in a skillful manner on short notice at reasonable rates. m PARKER. STILVMEU CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker,Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAU H. U. PAKHKIL JIAXOK CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF . a. HAWB9, AGEM 1'AI.I. AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. K. it. II AWES Is also agent for the Ml patent Cooling Stove And other first-class Stoves. Furnace Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a specialty ALWAYS OX HAND. Eardf are and Ship Chandler VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALERS IK Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing ItlachiHcs, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc. Sol (jOlIJuWelry, Scarf Pins, Chains, latches, Pianos and Organs of the Best make at the lowest Prices. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. A11 goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER Astoria and Seaside BAKERIES, ED. JACKSON, - Proprietor. Thebest Bread, Cakes and Pastry in the City. Ice Creams and Ornamental Work to order Manufacturer of Fine Candles. EXCURSION TICKETS! FROM ASTORIA TO PORTLAND AND RETURN For $2.50, ON THE "TELEPHONE," THOS. MAIRS, (Late Cutter with M. D. Kant.) A Cood Fit Guaranteed. CHAKGES MODERATE. Shop opposite fiozoith & Johns. FasnionaDle Tauor