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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1886)
CO r&e Sails gtjsfovititit. ASTOEIA, OREGON: Saturday. J AXCAR V 0. 18B THE DANGER IS ATTEMPTING TO EXCEED THE LIMIT OF ONE'S CAPACITY. The history of prominent men on this coast, if it lies any lesson, is a striking illustration of the er ror of attempting to go beyond the bounds of individual capacity. Nature has wisely set a limit to the capabilities of every man, and he who succeeds in measuring bis ability, so as to keep within the iimit at all times, and yet realize the full measure of bis strength, is, without doubt, surest of success. Men who have for years met no obstacle which they could not overcome, are apt to believe that any end to which they bend their energies, mentally and physically, must surely be attained. This is a dangerous sentiment. It often leads the man of business and ot affairs into so many undertakings that the time necessary to make them successful cannot be given. However strong the man, there is a. limit to time and ability, and whoever spreads himself, so to speak, too widely, takes great risk. It is the concentration of effort thut demonstiates strength not the diversity of interests. Then, too, there is danger in too great confidence in individual power, that the judgment may not keep pace with general development. Under certain conditions and at a certain period a man may find no obstacle that he cannot by force ol will and determined effort over come, and in later years meet his "Waterloo" from a most unex pected source. The world devel ops strong men rapidly. Just as the successful man begins to feel secure in the position he has made, scores ol others equally fixed in purpose, wise in judgement and versatile in talent, arc found read) to contest his claim. This is his tory, not only on this coast, but throughout the world. In the business world fortunes change, and the man who fdils to recognize the arbitrary limit which nature has established, often comes to grief. Time was when the name of Wra. 0. Rdlston was a power throughout the coast; when, to enter into any new mining or man ufacturing scheme without first consulting him, was scarceh thought of. He believed he wa equal to the demands of taking care of one of the greatest banking institutions in the country; to de veloping and oper.it:ng in mines; to speculating in stocks and bonds; to building the largest hotel in the world, and to entertaining the people who came to this coast from all lands. Mr. Friedlander for many years was known as the cgrain king" of the coast. He had millions of capital under his con trol; he moved the wheat crop of California; manipulated the market to suit his ends; loaded .hips by the scores each season, and occu pied a position which many per sons thought could not be success fully assailed. These are two of the most strik ing examples of the principle that nature has set a limit on the capa bilities of every man. TIik-c men, with others, went down after learning to their sorrow that the man who grasps too much has but an insecure hold on anything. Where there is a concentration of interests, an occasional error in judgement may notbecomeknown, and does not, necessarily, weaken a. man's position; bnt with a di versity of interests, failure in an one is almost certain to operate disastrously to others, and often affeots the whole. There are strong men who spread out into many channols, all in themselves legitimate, -who would resent the charge of being reckless speculators. But they perhaps have never realized that business which, when conservatively conducted is legiti mate, becomes the most hazardous of speculative ventures when en larged Beyond strict control. Nothing more commands admira tion than success which comes through personal effort, but the world is not charitable enough to overlook the errors and weakness of one who fails in trying to do too much. A man generally un derestimates the abilities of others, in about the same ratio that he overvalues himself. He is there fore weak and vulnerable at two important points. Hi3 greatest mistake is that he deceives himself with the idea that his competitors take him at his own estimate. Con spicuous ability rarely is given to one man. It has been said that no man occupies a position which could not be equally well filled by another, if the occasion demanded it. Experience seems to give force and verity to the statement. In concentrated, harmonious union, there is strength; while in wide spread, diversified interest, there must be weak points. NEW TO-DAY. ipee's 1! Saturday, Jan. 9, 2 P. M. r AM INSTRUCTED TO SELL FOK AC L count whom it may concern! Double and Mngle Uedsteads and .Spring Beds ; 2 Hureaus ; a lot of Chairs and Table ; a lot of Mirrors, aborted sizes: 3 Bar-room Beer Tables; a lot of New Picture Frames; 1 Sofa; 1 Cisv Chair; a lot of Hat-racks and Brackets. Also, 2 Heating Stoves and l good Cooking Stove, with Furniture; 1 New Kvan's Repeating Kifle, and a large lot of Sundries. Terms Cash. K. C. HOI.DK., Auctioneer. For Rent. TIIK BUILDING KNOWN AS MUSIC Hall, formerly occupied by Itobt. Will .jren. Fully furnished and ready for business. Also the building formerly occupied ny Jeff & restaurant, where .Jeff made IjN fort une. uoth buildings are lu tho bet S.nslness lo cation in the city. A good chancf for the tight man. For particulars apply to CASPER BALTES. Gernianla Saloon. Special Auction Sale. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 10:80 A.M. FINE FURNITURE AND CARPETS. I All INSTRUCTED BY M US. E. B. HUME to dispoiti of all ot her well kept HOUSErlOLO FURMMTURE , t public uuctio.i to the Idg icat bidders wlth ut ic crve, at her residence on Cert.tr -.treet; coniisting in part of-l Handsome IiiIor Stilt, figuiedsllk, trimmed with crimson vel vet; I Fine black walnut marhlf top Center Table; 3 Mnrsetsof Lambrequins and Lace Curtains ; Black wa nut What-not, brackets a rd Bookshelves; l Hand-ome Parlor Mir i or ; 1 Fine ebony MiinIc KacK ; 1 Biark eu mv hire Screen : l Blade walnut. Inlaid, Par- or Secretary ; l very iMnasoine urass rna ncntcd French Mantel C ock. In glass case, ;o-t n-w S15 ; Elegant Lad es' and Gentle men's Rocking Chairs ; 2 Parlor stoves. I So Id black waluur, marble top. Bed room MUit, cat new SHX) ; 2 Fine polished isu ited-ioum Suits, complete ; 1 Black wal nut Bedstead and 1 Black walnut Bureau ; A o, 1 double Spring Mattresse-i. 1 xjlld black va tint i htl.i's Cnn. with H Ur Mattress, cost new 521; 3 Wardrobes; 1 Hands me Foot rest and Sllpnr Box ; Lot Chamber Toilet jet- and lot Bedding. I Black wal'iut Dining-room Extension Table ; Handsome D. It. Chairs ; T Lounge ; i Hanging Lamps ; 1 Hall Hat and Umbrella itand; I I-arjie Minor; 1 Fire Fender; 1 fllci' De-k; Lot of Pictures and tlctuie Frames, etc. Abo. l Go -d No. 8 Buck's Pat--iiit Cook Move, extension top, with copppr 'ml rand furniture complete. LotCrockery, Glass and Stone Wre and Kitchen Utensils. I Force Pump and harden Hose and Nozzle, md lot Sundries. ANo. Fine Brussels Car- nets, Stair Ca pet and Rods, and 1 "White" S-whiK Ma nine, good as new. Terms Cash. E. C. HOLDEX. Auctioneer. Hong Yik & Co. The undersigned arc dolne business uuder the abjve name, Corner Chenanins and. Benton 8ts. Ilxxo Teas, Groceries and Provisions, Contractors for Chinese Labor. ASTORIA, ORECON. JOE GIM FEE. AH CHU. UHU FIX. CHU CU 110. E,. Lemon & Co., Stevedores and Riggers, PORTLAND and ASTORIA. 1'oitTLAND Office No. 16 North Front St. Sign Painting, Gliding, Bannors,Oil Cloth Signs. SHOW CARDS, Fence Advertising, Price Marks, etc C. LANE, Shop and office on Cass street : Tike Brn.' old stand. KEEP "WARM ! Great Reduction IN FEICE OF COAL! Hamilton Scotch Splint, per ton ..$ S.oO ?eattle. Clean, per ton 7.00 Seattle, Average, pr ton... ....... COO Seattle, croenlngs. per tou....... 4 oo Cumberland, per ton ...... ... 1C.00 OREGON UKFEOVEMENT CO., , A. XOES, Agent. Astoria, January 1, 188C. Ass San The New York Novelty Store ! For the Next 30 Days "We will sell our Stock of Merchandise, Novelties. Etc., at Sau Francisco -o-t, with freight added. We nromve to inaugurate a general, sweeping and bona fldo Clearance .true, uut uiicjikiuii iruiu; in uNint" m ;ui and everything at present on hand, to nuke room for our NEW STOCK which will arrive about February 1st. 1836. ltem-mber that this is no tham "Closing Out Sale", but a GEXUINE CLEARANCE SALE! The nubile are oord'allv lnvitd o call and examine our goods an-l prices, and ron luce' tneinseives or tne trutu or our assertion. NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE! Opposite the Parker House, Main Street. Astoria. Orecon. BWlT ! " TBY IT ! Snow Flake Flour! ADLER'S MUSIC STORE! ENTIRE NEW STOCK itn is Of all descriptions. Violins,Guitars, Banjos. Zithers, &c. Sheet Music and Music Books. PIANOS and ORGANS Direct from Manufacturer ; Sold on Easy Instalments. Carl Adler's Music Store. Finest Selection of Jewelry in Solifl Goli and Silver, 3$8$l diV -C.CjJS; 1H SS3Ssi& Most Suitable Holiday Presents! Offered at Very Low Figures. KB-The Quality of Erery Article Guaranteed. Astoria and Seaside BAKERIES, ED. JACKSON, - Proprietor. The hest Bread, Cakes and Fastiy In the City Ice Creams and Ornamental "Work to order Manufacturer of Fine Candles. Come and See TJs, A FCT3LiX STOCK Awaits Tour Inspection. Plusli Goods, Holiday Cards. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc. At Price tliat nlll Astonish you. You 'will find it to your advantage To Pay Us a Visit. GRIFFIN & EEED. VARIETY RESTAURANT. The Variety Restaurant Is now open under the management of Air. Wm. itannbter. Meals 25c or 5 for $1 00. Board per week at reasonable rate tor mechanics and longshoremen. Tne table supplied with every luxury'. Board S4 per w-ek. Goou catering; good attendance; white cooks. Notice. FKANK FABER IS REQUESTED TO call at the Parker House and pay Ms late waiter 33 dollars for wages due. M.C. CONNOLLY. Astoria. Jan. 4.1SS8. Furnished Rooms. MRS. E. C. HOLDEN HAS ONE NICE room with fire, and two or three sin gle rooms, to rent. Enquire corner Slain and Jefferson streets. Board If desired. SWEET CIDEE. WARRANTED PURE AND FRESH- Received Every Day from Salem. POST & HANSEN, Astoria Soda Works. W. E. DEMENT & CO. ASTORIA, - - - OREGON Carry la Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANGY ARTICLES Prescriptions carefully Compounded Money to Loan fH APPROVED SECURITY. COONTI ECURITY. COONTl Apply at tne office ol v orders cougar. F. D. -WINTON. IS no I Tnc 11 union Ifc-U !&& E KSSWsSSn TI BI TI "THE OLD Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cannery Fishermen's Supplies --.IKTIO- Staple ani Fancy &roceries, Proms, cfcO. Goods Sold at Lowest Cask Price. SHUTE & CO., FINE IMPORTED CIGARS. You can rely on getting a Good Cigar AtShute&Co.'s CIGAR AHD TOBACCO STORE, Opposite D. L. Beck & Son's. 0. E. BAI3ST. DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS. Mouldings, Window Frames, etc. A Tull Supply of Material. Bids Furnished : Contract WorU a Specialty. Mill and OfTico on the Old Site. I Having Consolidated My Business with the Astoria Furniture Co., I now offer the I arrest and Mot Conipleto Assortment of Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Window Shades, Pictures, moulding, etc., At Portland Price3. and Invite a Call oi Everybody In Want of Goods in My Line, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect- CHAS HEILBOEN. r..M:..M a iij f r I r multure ctuu uunuisieuny, Mattre35e Mado and Repaired. Paper Hanging. Carpets seved and Laid. Furniture Sold on Commission. Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Streets j MARTIN OLSEN. J. EL D. UKAY. Wholesale and retail dealer iu GROCERIES, FLOUR, AKD FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT. General Storage and "Wiia fae on reason able terms. Foot ot llenton street, Aiioria OreROU. A. B. THOMPSON, THE COLUMBIA FISH AND GAME MARKET Fresli Fish on every day's nteamer. Tame Geese. Ducks. Turkejs and GMckens. Wild Game of all kinds. Krrsh and Canned Fruits Bnlter, Lgg3 and Veutables. -WIIl Sell at Low JPrice.s.JSs GUSTAV BONTGEN, Gr XJ KT S 3ML I T 3BC. XKAK VAX DDSEN'S hTOUr, CPI'Elt ASTOlilA. All kinds of new Guns made to order, Brcdcli-louding Guns made fmm Muzzle loaders. All rt-pairs done prompt and cheap. Flnt class work guaranteed. Addn-ss letters (UISTAV BONT;iiN, Care of John Kopp, Aitorlj, Or. EMPIRE CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, DRY GOODS, F4HOY W. T. PARKER. CORNER," G. HANSEN or 'inn DIAMOND PALACE! Has Just Received a J-it.c Moc'.. rf CHHISTIAS GOODS CrnstS'lug of DIAMONDS, WATCHES. .1EWF.LUV, MIjKK tt. HE, ULUUKS, SPECTACLES, ETC., Which lie offers at Bedrock Prices. All Cords Warranted Mine is a Jewelry Store and Known as Such. V,-- I Wilson4 Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HASDWARS Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR Salem 3?louring Mills, Portland Roller Mills, Capitol Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. Fishermen Attention! ncfore Pirrcliaslnjr Klscirlicre EXAMINE DUNBAR, MASTER & CO.'S Kxira Strung: le 81 AliWU S Mado of Best Irish Flax. Sampl-s Furnished on Application. Ship ments Guarantet d Equal to Samples. J. 0. HANTHORN, Astoria, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast. Manager. STOR rocerie Tea, Tea, Tea. C1I Ft FRANK X. EeBBnEmwBBiaMa H B. PARKER, DrALEB IX Hay, Oats, an! Straw, Lie, BM, Cement, Sand anil Plaster Wood Dcllrered to Order. Drajlnij, TeamlnK and Express Bnil&e. "gask Hffl .SSj !EK ir!j ! tU Captain, or to aromas' l. liac oisr a? gomhry, DEALEU I' Tin, Slicet Iron, anil Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods. AGENT FOtt 3IAAEE STOVES AN1 SAXCSES. THE BEST IM THEM ABEET. Plnaiblng goods ol all kind on h wd. Job woi k dons in a workmandke manner. Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On ltoasonable Tornn. i'licnnmnr 8treet. Next to C Ii. Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregsa. L. K. G. SMITH,:WYATT & THOMPSON. 3 Trtroo Dealer 111 Meerschaum and Briar Pipes, Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc, Will spII to Retailers and Saloon Keopew at San FrancUco rates. THEO. BBACKEK, Manager. Chenamus Street. WILL Cut Faster AND EASIER Than any o'h eraxe made. Hundreds nt uoodmHi tes tir to it9 supe riority. Itoei Deep and Ncrer Sticks. CARNAUAN & to., AROnts Astoria. Price, S1.50. Astoria' Wood Yard, Near Trulllnger'd Mil!. HARD IP SOFT WOOD! Haxing Just put m & First Class Sawing Machine, Wc can furnlbli Sawed Wood Very Reasonable! Wespll a CORDnnd deliveruCOED! FRANK L. PARKER, And r.S.GKAGO, - -gagi i hi ii mauaigB Agents. On Main street In every particular It is the Finest iltted up And Best in the city JEFPIS A Good He cannot be beat on the coast. Meals 25c. BOARD 20 pnntli PRIVATE ROOMS For Families OR PARTIES Cigars ai Totecco fjUPLEX 1 AXE. J.C.TruIiinger Pro PAYS CASH, THAT SETTLES IT! s Cheap for Cash! m iminnw mmr -r m. p PARKER. STEADIER CLARA PARKER ben P, Parker, Master. ForTOWINO, FREIGHT orOHAK 11. B. FABKEX. KEEP .CONSTANTLY ON HAND A Full Stock ot Canned Fresh Mackerel, Canned Fresh Codfish, Canned Froh Finnan Haddles, Canned Shrimps, Canned Roast Beef, Canned'Chlcken, Canned Pig's Feet, v Atmoro's Plum Pudding, Atinnre's Mince Meat, Epp'a Cocoa. Ground Chocolate, A Fine Assortment of Canned Tesetble, etc T- C ROSS, COUiNTY CORONER. First Class Hearso and Material ox HAND. Shop and Onlca on Main St., above Pioneer Keitauraut. Hardware ant SM VAN DUSEN & CO., DEALEES I2T Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Varnislir Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing machines, Paint and Oils. Groceries, etc. i w TjtJPJBIJjfc tates Restaurant Is now open, and Sapper Frtie furnldbed On short notice OYSTERS A Specialty JEFF SDeiuta 1 I His lA ney I l IN- I Buys by tn Wholeialr ani Astoria!