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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1885)
. trt- - r-C ft She gmty IMorian. ASTORIA. OREGON: FRIDAY DECEMBER 25. 1SS5 DON'T BE A CLAM. The Tacoma Ledger, of all the journals published in Washing ton, appears to be edited by a mossback. Every other news paper man likes to see J- prove raent, to see the country settle up and amount to something. The Ledger man doesn't. He looks over here and worries himself, in this blessed Christmas time of peace, about the Columbia bar. He thinks the Columbia bar should not be improved. He says its present condition is "a decree of Providence;" " the Columbia bar is good enough as it is." Now some men would be glad to see imprevement: would rejoice to know that light houses and buoys and dredgings and clearing of ehannels were the order of the day. Not so the Ledger man. ne is as a clam. He wants noth ing but fir trees and the moaning of the wind through their branches. Progress, civilization, advance, improvements all this is foreign to his nature. This country is just" as it is "13' a decree of Provi dence." "Why should he improve his newspaper? Did Providence decree it. Why cmplo' steam in Ills printing office? What has Providence to do with steam or dispatches? The Siwash, a basket of clams, a flat edged stone and a wickiup are enough. Why should we be wiser than our fathers? Don't be a clam, Ledger man, don't be a clam. Tiie AsTOKiAxisglad that Port land is grewing: it rejoices that the grand country to the north of us, Seattle, Tacoma and all that splendid region is coming eut: it is pleased to note the progress of the countrv; it is our daily delight to share in that progress. As we write these words our newly elect ed mayor is starting the first electric light in Astoria in front of our of ef fice: its brilliant beams penetrate the darkness of the gathering night as the light of progress penetrates the primitive condition of the country1. "The wolf that howls on Oonalaska's shore" may- make mu sic for such as the Ledger man, but we confess to a liking for improve ment, for better things. Wake j- -j , . . Ut), JjeUner maiK lOOk around YOU at your splendid heritage. vours I , , G ' - , j and niirs! Pnn iron con nA tiooH I and ours! can vou sec no need for improvement? whether it be the bar of a river, or the corporation-owned flats opposite your city? Are -ou content to sit su pinely in your sanctum and let all things be as now, or do you feel the need of improvement, of ad vancement, of the better things that improvement and advance ment bring? Don't be a clam, Ledger man, don't be a clam. The whole educational question appears to be resolved into this formulatien: Plain, simple in struction in the elementary prin ciples. -No cramming. No fancy studies. Short lessons, well pre pared. If any genius be developed, seeking higher methods and wider culture, he will with the weapons provided, make his way. But it is folly to overdo instruction with the average mind, which, like some Virginia land, described by John Randolph, is -'poor by nature and ruined by cultivation.' The oyster beds on the French coast are becoming so productive that importation is rapidly falling off. The origin of these fisheries was purely accidental. Years a-o a schooner arrived in the Gironde river with oysters from Portugal. As many were spoiled the cargo was condemned and the owners ordered to dump them into the sea. The vessel sailed out of the river and unloaded on a reef that proved to be an excellent ground for the bivalves, and from this the beds have spread along the coast. Gen. Warren, of "Wyoming territory, in his annual report states that the population of the territory is about 05,000 and is increasing. The cotton crop was so poor in North Carolina this year that the planters say ruin is almost staring them m the face. Only the to bacco planters have done well. Grain is growing in favor and heavy crops have' been put in. King Cotton's reign is ended in the Old North State. Vaxdeebilt, when he asked an opinion, was wont to say: "Now, what I want from you is not what you think I want vou to think, but what you think yourself." United States Senator John H. Mitchell, of Oregon, and United States Senator John I. Mitchell, of Pennsylvania, are both natives of Tioga county, Penn. Grab bags at charity fairs are prohibited in Washington by the police. This is the only kind of grabbing that is not permitted at the national capital. Wages on the Mississippi levees in Louisiana are fixed at -M.7" per day for twenty-six days' work and $1.50 per day for less time. There are eighty federal build ings in course of construction, in volving expenditures to the amount of $85,511,000. Sixty million people speak the German language, it is stated. -15,-000,000 the French and 100,000, 000 the English. A tatistjcian avers that the average man spends 19 a ear more for dress than the average woman. . Not everybody knows that on the day following burial half-masted flags should he run up to full height. Note paper of a vivid scarlet hue is the Christmas noveltv in stationer'. Washington" has been selected by the G. A. P. for the Grant mon ument. OAPT. rOWELTS REPORT. Washington. Dec. 23. Fnllnwinrr is an abstract of the rennrf- of Cunt-. C. F. Powell, officer in charge, on the improvement of rivers and liarbors m Oregon and Washington territery: The plan for the improvement of the Columbia and Wilamette rivers below Portland was nrlnnfWl in 1R77 It aims to secure a ship channel of twenty-loot depth at low water for 100 miles. The original estimate of 4-ln rtre4- o n . OOArt ffft mi. .o kjuov aa uuuiu vouv,WV. J.UQ nn-nmnrinfintia nlraarlf -mnla , $365,000. The increase in cost is due partly to extension of the original t j. --, -. nlan. bo as to secure n -n-nler nnrl deeper channel, and partly to the inadequacy of appropriations, neces sitating that much of the work shall be done over. The estimates are for obtaining a twenty-foot depth of channel. But the commerce of the river already needs a twenty-four-foot channel. The estimated cost of .com pleting the present project is 230, 500, and for securing a twenty-four-foot channel, 8507,000. It is recom mended that the whole sum be' appropriated at once. A plan was adopted in 1831 for the improvement of the mouth of the Co lumbia river, at an estimator! nrwfc nf $3,710,000, and an appropriation of ?i.w,wu iur uBgmning me wen: was made. The work thus far flnnn ia substantial and satisfactory. An ap propriation of $1,330,000 is recom- meaueu ior next year. The project in operation for the im provement of Coos hflY. Drprrnn. ia intended to secure a 14-foot depth of cnannei, at a cost originally estimat ed atSCOO.OOO. The nmnnnt TnAnAil up to June 30. 1885, was $125,000, and the estimated cost of completion, $440,000. An appropriation of $1G0, 000 is asked. The Tjroieafc for imnrnvinn Ynnnino bay, Oregon, is to seenre a 12-foot depth at low water. The work is progressing favorably. The original estimate of cost was $465,000. The amount alreadv ernAndprl in siso onn The estimated cost of completion is S305.000. An appropriation of S160.- 000 is recommended. The project for the improvement of the month Of Coonillft rivr. Clrennn is to obtain a depth of ten feet, at a cost originally estimated at $164,000. Onlr S27.000have henn PxnPnrlA.I A satisfactory improvement has been effected, though the meager supply of lunas nas causeaaeiay and increased expense. An appropriation of $75, 000 is recommended. An appropriation of $22,000 is rec ommended for continuing the an nual operations of snagging and bar scraping in the Skagit, Steilaguamisb, Nootsack, Snohomish, Snoqualmie rivers, Washington territory, also the continuation of the annual appropri ation of 5,000 for the Chehali3 river. JSTEW TQ-DAY. Notice 1THE UNDEKSIGh-ED BEG LEAVE TO notify the public that I hare purchased the business interest of Ah Jim ia the Tece taWe garden situated near Smith's 1'olnt on the TJrODertT 1 pas Ad from Hnl Torlni- u Jim Daring no more Interest-in the pardpa Trhatever. DON'G SING l'EUN. NEW TO-DAY. Fishermen Attention! Before Pnrcliasinp Elsewhere -EXAMINE- DUNBAR, McMASTER & GO.'S Extra Strong Salmon Net Twine! Made of Best Irish Flax. Samples Furnished on Application. Ship ments Guaranteed Equal to Samples. J.O.HANTHOBBT, Astoria, Or. Solo Agent for Taclfic Coast. XHAS DINNER ONLY 25 CENTS. VARIETY RESTAURANT. The Variety Restaurant Is now open under the rnanasement of Mr. Wm. liannlster. Meals 25c or 5 for $1 00, Board per weeK ai reasonable rates ior mecuames nnu 'longshoreman. The table supplied with every luxury. Board S4 per week. Goon catering; good attendance; white cooks. GRAND CONCERT AM) MASQUERADE BALL! AT ROSS' OPERA HOUSE DECEMBER 31st. 1885, BY CUSHDfG POST C0BNET BAND. Concert From. 8 to 9 O'clock. DA.VCIXC; BEGINS at i O'CLOCK Gent. Masker, $1 ; lady Masker.. Free , Gent. Spectators, $l ; Lady Spectator, roe. Tickets at City Book Store. Finest Selection f Jewelrv in Solid Golfl anfl Silver. Most Suitable Holiday Presents! Offered at Very Low Figures. ftS-Tbe (jnalltr of F.rerjr Article (Inaranteod. Astoria and Seaside BAKERIES, ED. JACKSON, - Proprietor. The best Bread, Cakes and Pastry in the City Ice Creams and Ornamental "Work to order Manufacturer of Fine Candles. Found. TWENTY - FIVE - FOOT FJSHINU boat, painted white outside, pink in . Inquire of G. A. NELSON'. At Scandinavian Cannery. A sldf Come and See TJs, A UXtX. STOCK Awaits Your Inspection. Plusli Goods, Christmas Cards. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc At 1'ilces that nlll Astonish jou. Voh Mill find it to 3'our advantage To Pay Us a Visit. GEIPFIN & REED. WM. EDGAR, Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Meerschaum and Brier Pipes, ' GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY Revolvers and Cartridges. CORNER MAIN AND CIIENAMUS ST3. UNION MARKET "When You Want Oysters, Clams, Crabs, Fish, Egss, Butter of the best quality: when you want Chickens. Ducks, Game of all kinds, and want them fresh and Reed, call on C. F. Reed at the Lnion Market on Water street. Vegetables of all kinds constant Iv on hand. I warrant everything sold fresh and of the best quality. O- 2p. REED, Telephone No. ic. Proprietor, Tnlon Market. Final Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has filed m the County Court of the state or Oregon for Clatsop of the estate of J. W. Rohb deceased, and that the same has been set for hearing on Monday, January 4th irw. at the hour of two o'elock v. m. J.M.ROBB. Administratrix. Teach ersr Examination. THERE"VILLBEA QUARTERLY EX anilnatlon for those wishing county teacher pprtfnr?jta.t i.a ,. T.. " "12. --- s 1 ...... ...w buuii, tiutlc till SS?1SS!fiKiniT?ini8?a7.Dec- 3W" and ""'I 'cmuij; m muc U CiOCK, A. 3. M. D. WILSON, County Superintendent. Furnished Rooms. MRS. E. C. HOLDEN HAS TWO SINGLE rODmS tO Knt. With Bra, TT.,.! -corner Main and Jefferson streets. CITY BOOK STOBE U D Wholesale and nm -jSLIKT-D- - Staiile mi Fancy Groceries, Prow, -cfoO. Goods Sold at Lowest Gash EM BOOTS Y W. T, SHTJTB & CO.,' ntlf lunnnvpK n.r, I FINE IMPORTED CIGARS. ' e ..iu,. ,.;. .., , .0.1 suuis oc jo- 3 CIGAR AND TOBACCO STOR Opposite J L. Beck & Son's 0. E. BAIN DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS, Mouldings, Window Frames, etc. A Full Supply of Material. Kid Furnished Contract Work a Speciidty. Mill and OflleeonthoOld Site. TM W1?W A XJVf Having Consolidated ?,ly Business with the Astoria Furniture Co., I now oiler the largest ami Mot Complete Assortment or Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding. Carpets. Oil Cloth. Window Shades, Pictures, moulding, etc., At Portland Prices, and Invite a Call o f Every body in Want of Goods in My Iiine, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect. CH AS. HEILBORN Holiday A.M m OTOCK this season embracea n Much Larger Assortment and Grenler Yariery of Articles suitable for Holiday Gifts than ho ha3 ever offered before. His Assortment of Precious Stones, Watches, Silverware, Jewelry, Decorated China, Bronzes, Cut Glassware, Art Metal and Brass Work, Ivor- and Leather Goods, Opera Glasses, Hall, Mantel, Traveling and Fancy Clocks is Very Complete and Attractive. His Importations being Direct and Constant, he presents the Latest Styles of American and Foreign Man ufactures. His rule of Marking All Goods in Plain Figures and Low Prices, is Maintained. Carl Adler's Crystal Palace 5? Retail Dealers in Price. P'JdCJgyifcftTTaTt. ib, Manager. G. HANSEN OF THE iDIAMOHB PALACE! . .-. .,,...., ,. , - u-i iimncii ;i niie 2I0CK 01 1 ,.- u-i an irun e a r use ciock 01 :nflsms GOODS Consisting or DIAMONDS. WATCHES. JEWEMJ V. ! sl s$ l&tfibSRg' I Which 4ie offers at Bedrock Prices. All Coeds Warranted j SHue i a Jewelry Store and Known a-. Sirh. ATTADm lITTls fiUJJOAj:! - uM.i !iT pbi' n J cement! Groceri cl JL6H, JLGSlt A H ! CASH F. L. P. FRANK I. PARKER. J3u Si PaREZiR. DKAIF.n IX Hay, Oats, anft Straw, Lie, Wood Delirtred to Order. TK;j :pp!. ! the Captain, or to . . . i JOIOTHSr -A.. MOWTGrOMERT, DKALER X Tin.Shfft Iron, anil Copper Ware. A giMieral assortment or Ilonsehokl Goods. aoext rou MAfiEE STOVES AWI RANGES, TOE BEST IJX THE MAHKET . Plumbing goods of all kinds on band. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On Reasonable Term. ClicnamtiM Street. Next to C. Ju Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregon. Holiday Goods! J&.T- The New York Novelty Store! We have now on Exhibition THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS and NOVELTIES Ever ottered to the People of Astoria. Gome One! Gome All! The Public are Cordially invited io Call and Examine our Carefully Seieoted Stoe'tr. Comprising articles for Old and Young alike and within the reach of all. Heretofore We have Always Led in Making Prices for Our Competitors, A "1 ITT T And now We Propose to Leafl T AAuj thing and Everything will be offered atTlioT.owest Tossiblo Living Itlarsin oCfroBt. NBW YORK NOVELTY STORE, Opposite the Parker House. Main Street, Astoria, Oregon. United States Restaurant On Main street is now open, and AT OETCE TAKES THE X.SAJD Iu eveiy particular it ls uie Finest lltteil up And Best in the city JEFF IS A Good He cannot be beat on the coast. Meats 25c. BOARD t PRIVATE ROOMS For Families OR PARTIES Provider PAYS CASH, THAT SETTLES ITT ap for Gash ! Brici, Cement, Sand and Plaster Urajlni, Teamljisr and Express Business. STEADIER (IURjI PARKER Eben P. Parker,Uaster. 2.2 For TONVINO. FREIGHT or CHAK- 11. It. PARKEU. I t Supper Parties Furnished On short notice OYSTERS A Specialty JEFF Spends His Money IN Buys by the Wholesale and Cam Foil!! Astoria! i t -" tl'r