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ASTORIA. OREGON:
WEDNESDAY..
JANUAltY 13.1880
THE PANAMA CANAL.
The financial condition of the
Panama Canal company is full of
suggestions to the American peo
ple. A company whose financial
standing is impaired in the early
stages of an enterprise is not like
ly to recover. Capital -which
might have been attracted to the
enterprise as such will shrink away
from any alliance with an organi
zation that may at any time be
unable to proceed with its" work.
There has been too much money
expended on the canal for the en
ternrise to be abandoned. It has
an inherent value also, as the only
route across the isthmus upon
which a tide water canal can be
constructed. The Nicaragua route
will require several locks, which
will cause a delay in passage. It
will be a much less costly canal
than the Panama, but will be at
tended with some disadvantages.
A broad, comprehensive American
policy requires the United States
to own and control both routes.
It is not necessary to build both at
once, but itshould ownboth routes
and build when commerce demands
such construction. One should be
built as rapidly as money will do
the work without unnecessary
waste. The cost of one or both
canals is insignificant compared to
the possible results. War is an
evil always to be apprehended; no
policy can be so peaceful, nor any
power so overshadowing, that war I
may not be unavoidable. The
United States has assumed a cer
tain control over the western con
tinent to the effect that no mo
narchial power shall acquire new
possessions on the continent. This
is a doctrine which the American
people propose to abide Dy. It
may bring us into conflict with
some European power in the near
future, but nothing but war will
induce the American people to
abandon their position. It Is, per
haps, well, therefore, to begin ear
ly and prepare for a conflict that
in all probability will come. The
possession ot the only practicable
water routes between the two
oceans will be of incalculable ad
vantage in the event of such war.
The exposed poiuts in such a con
flict would be Cuba and the Sand
wich Islands. K war should come
in defence of the Monroe doctrine
we should be compelled to repel
attacks wherever made. "We
may have to contend simply
with a single nation, and
may have to resist a combination.
The chance of such war will be
very much lessened if we hold all
points of approach. A naval power
in possession of the Sandwich
Islands would threaten the whole
Pacific coast; but with no canal
connecting the two oceans we
might be unable to prevent the
islands from falling into the hands
of some naval power. It may be
urged, on the other hand, that
the United States will do well to
mind its own affairs, and 4et Cuba
and the Sandwich Islands form
such alliances as may seem to them
best. "We do not believe that
such a policy will receive the en
dorsement of the American people.
Cuba is almost within sight of our
southern coast, and the Sand
wich Islands within but a few days'
sail of the Pacific coast. As inde
pendent nations these countries
would cause ns no uneasiness, but
as colonies of a monarchial govern
ment they would be a constant
menace to our peace. Grave
questions between the great Am
erican republic and certain Eu
ropean powers are now held in
abeyance, but no one knows how
soon some unlooked-for event will
cause these questions to arise for
immediate settlement. The Unit
ed States chafes under the right
claimed in certain European coun
tries to exact military service of
American citizens of foreign birth,
and & case may occur any day to
fan thisjestlessness into a flame.
TbePanama canal may cost $300,
000,000 or 400,000,000. It may
require ten years to complete it.
"When we look forward to the pos
sible and probable advantages of
having all the waterways between
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans inn
our possession, the sum, large in
itself, seems insignificant. A war
with a first-class European power
would cost not less'than a million
a day. We should spend $1,000,
000,000 in getting ready to fight.
Our chance of complete success
of establishing once and forever
the doctrine that no monarchial gov
ernment shall obtain a new foot
hold on this continent will be
greatly improved if we commence
the war with the channels of com
munication between all parts of
the country under our flag.
Secretary Manning recently
replied to the inquiry as to whether
the bonds presented for redemp
tion under his recent rule wo uld
be paid in silver, that they would
"be paid in good, lawful money."
As so eminent an authority as ex
Secretary of the Treasury Sherman
is on record in favor of paying the
bonds in silver, and the law is said
unquestionably to permit it, it is
assumed by some that the treasury
may try the experiment of paying
out silver to called bonds. It is
understood that the president and
the secretary now have the matter
under consideration.
Messrs. Randall, Hewitt,
Crisp, Hiscock, Phelps and Reed,
composing the ordnance commis
sion appointed during the last ses
sion of congress, will soon report
to the house of representatives
that the steel needed for armor
plates, either for sh'ps or land for
tifications, and all the steel ingots
needed for the manufacture of
guns for the navy or for coast de
fenses, can be manufactured in
this country. They will also rec
ommend that the necessary appro
priation for the work bo made at
once.
Silver, was quoted in New
York yesterday at 1.01 J an
ounce. This is about the lowest
price tne metal nas ever toucnen.
Yet the standard silver dollar buys
as much as ever, and for all money
purposes it is just as good as gold.
It is no more affected by the
fluctuations in the market price of
silver bullion than the greeback is
by arise or fall in the value of
paper. The credit of the govern
ment is behind the silver and
paper dollar.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press has
eight libel suits on hand and six
more threatened.
The city of Quito has 00,000
people and no newspapers.
NEW TO-DAY.
IT ROSS' OPERA HOUSE
JANUARY 16.
Great Trick and Fancy
BICYCLE RIDING!
MR. "WARREN
Will Perform the most Wonderful Feats
that have ever been Produced In
the North West.
Do Not Fail to See Him!
Skatinir Opens at the Usual Hour. The
GusIuuk Post Cornet Band will be in Attend
ance with New Music.
Price of Admission 25 cents.
G. W. & A. E. Ross, Props, and Mgs.
EXCURSION TICKETS!!
FROM ASTORIA
TO PORTLAND AND RETURN
or $2.50!
ON THE "TELEPHONE."
The United States
RESTAURANT
On Main street is now open, and
AT ONCE TAKES THE LEAD.
In every Farticular It Is the
Finest fitted up and best In the City.
JEFF IS A GOOD PROVIDER;
He Cannot be Beat on the Coast !
Heals 25c; Board $20 per Month.
Private rooms for Families orParties. Sup
per Farties furnished on short notice.
OYSTERS A SPECIALTY.
Jeff Spends his MoneT in Astoria,
Buys by the Wholesale and
Pays Cash, That Settles It.
Notice.
MIL A. BALMAXO TOOK CHARGE OF
the city delhery of Tub Daily
Morning Astorian on January 1st, 1SSG.
lie is authorized to collect and receipt for
subscriptions subsequent to that date.
J. F. HALLOKAN & CO.
-AGENCY
ffi.T. Coleman &Co.
OF SAN FEAXCISCO.
Havel's Wharf and Warehouse,
Astoria. Oregon.
Cannery Supplies at Lowest Trices.
Storage and Insurance at Cuirent Hates.
Banking Department
Interest allowed on Time Deposits.
Drafts on the leading Cities of the World
W. E. TOWNSEND,
Agent.
Geo. II. Stewart, Accountant, and
Agent Northern Pacific Express Co.
Come and See TJs,
A FULL STOCK
Awaits Your Inspection.
Plusli Goods,
Holiday Cards,
Toys,
Fancy Goods, etc.
At Prices that will Astonish job.
You will And It to your advantage
To Pay Us a Visit.
GRIFFIN & REED.
MRS. SOPHIA WUQTILA,
MIDWIFE,
Graduate or the Helsliipin I.jing-in Hos-niL-il.
JlelsiiiL'issa. Finland, now otters her
services lo the women of Astoria and irini ty.
Residence: Pine street between 5th and
Cth streets, next door to Mr. Harry's. (Fin
Town). Speaks both Swedish and I'm.
The New York
Novelty Store!
For the Next 30 Days
We will spII our Stock of Merchandise,
Novelties, Etc., at San Francisco cost, with
freight added. We propose to Inaugurate a
general, sweeping and bona fide Clearance
Sale, our intention being to dispone of any
and everything at present on hand, to make
room for our NEW STOCK which will arrive
about February 1st. 18S0.
Remember that this i3 no sham "Closing
Out Sale", but a
6EKU1NE CLEARANCE SALE!
Tho public are cordially Invited o call and
examine our goods and prices, and convince
themselves of the truth of our assertions.
NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE!
Opposlto the Parker House,
Main Street Astoria. Oregon.
BUT IT ! TBI IT!
Snow Flake Flour!
MUSIC STORE!
ENTIRE KBW STOCK
-OF-
Of all descriptions.
VioIinSjGuitars, Banjos, Zithers.&c.
Sheet Music and Music Books.
PIANOS and ORGANS
Direct from Manufacturers ;
Sold on Easy Instalments.
Carl Adler's Music Store.
Astoria and Seaside
BAKERIES,
ED. JACKSON, - Proprietor.
The best Bread, Cakes and Fasti y In the City
Ico Creams and Ornamental "Work
to order
Manufacturer of Fine Candies.
Notice.
FRANK FABER IS REQUESTED TO
call at the Parker House and pay lib
late waiter 33 dollars for wages due.
M.C. CONNOLLY.
Astoria. Jan. 4.13SG.
For Rent.
THE BUILDING KNOWN AS MUSIC
Hall, formerly occupied by Root. "Will
greu. Fully furnled and ready Xor business.
Also the building formerly occupied by
Jeffsrestanrant, where Jeff made his fort
une. Both buildings are in the bast business lo
cation in the city. A good chance for the
right man.
For particulars apply to
CASPER BALTES.
Germanla Saloon.
SWEET CIDER.
WARRANTED PURE AND FRESH.
Received Every Day from Salem.
POST & HANSEN,
Astoria Soda Works.
m
BOOK
TI
Musical Instruments
"THE OLD
D. L
BECK
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Cannery Fishermen's Supplie
..nsriD
Staple
ai
Fancy
BlOCO
ttoO.
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Price.
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
You can rely on getting a Good Cigar
AtShute&Co.'s
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite D. L. Beck & Son's.
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS,
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids Fumishod :
Contract Work a Specialty.
Mill and Ofllco on tho Old Site.
NEW
Having Consolidated My Business with the
Astoria Furniture Co.,
I now offer tho 1 arrest and Mot Completo Assortment of
Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth,
Window Shades, Pictures, Houldinj, etc.,
At Portland Prices, and Invito a Call o f Everybody in "Want of Goods in My
Line, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect.
Furniture and Upholstering,
Mattresses Made and Unpaired.
Paper Hanging, Carpets Sewed
and Laid.
Furniture Sold on Commission.
Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Streets
MARTIN OLSEN.
J. EL JD. URAY.
Wholesale and retail dealer In
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storace and Wha fase on reason
able terms. Foot of Hcutou street, Astoria,
Oregon.
A. B. THOMPSON,
THE COLUMBIA
FISH AND GAME MARKET
Fresh Fish on every day's Steamer.
Tame Geese, Ducks. Turkeys and Chickens.
Wild Game of all kinds. Fresh and
Canned Fruits. Butter, Eggs
and Vegetables.
"Will Sell at Low Prlces.jS
SIGN MkICTTXXTGr
AND
CARRIAGE PAINTING!
In Good Style and Lowest Living Trices
CII IS. OrSE.V
Shop at Montgomery's old stand
EMPIRE STORE.
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
CRY GOODS,
WMXtKFSt
177. T. PARKER
COBNEE,"
ilea, ft
G-. HANSEN
OF THE
DIAMOND PALACE!
Has Just Received a Fine fctock of
(MM GOODS
Consisting of
DIA3IOSDS. WATCHES, J EWELRV,
S1LYEII WARE, CLOCKS,
SFECTACLES, ETC.,
Which he offers at Bedrock Prices.
All Coeds Warranted.
Mine is a Jewelry Store and Known as Suili.
3XUJJmiJLWJJULl.lHJII
QTJABTEBS!
Wilson& Fisher
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS' SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOR
Salem Flouring Mills,
Portland Roller Mills,
Capitol Tlour and
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA. OREGON.
Fishermen Attention!
Before Purchasing Elsewhere
EXAMINE
DUNBAR, McMASTER & CO.'S
Extra Stroiiff
Salmon Net Twine!
Made of Best Irish Flax.
Samples Furnished on Application. Ship
ments Guaranteed Equal to Samples.
J. 0. HANTHORN,
A6toria, Or. Sole Agent for Taciflc Coast.
Manager.
Tea9 Tea, Tea
CASH
run
DEALER
FRANK Sa. PARKER.
h. e7farker,
Hay, Oats, an! Straw, Lie, Brici, Cement, Sana anil Plaster
Wood Delivered to Order. Drajln?, Teaming and Express Business.
rEU .ippli to the Captain, or to
JOHKT -A..
DEALER IV
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods.
AGENT FOR
MAGEE STOVES AND RAIKCSES, THE BEST IS THE MABHET .
numbing goods of all kinds en hind. Job work done in a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasonable Term.
ClicnmmiH Street, Next to C. Ju Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregon.
L. K. G. SMITHJWYATT & THOMPSON.
Dealer In
Cigars ai Toteo
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc,
Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers
at San Fraucbco rates.
THEO. BRACKEE,
Manager. CUcnamus Street,
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
i Than nny o'h-
eraxemaue.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes-
tlfvtoltssnne-
z riority. It goes
jieep anu a ever
Sticks.
CARNAHAN
CO.,
A Rents Astoria.
Price, S1.60.
Astoria Wood Yard,
Near Trolllnger's Mill.
IIARD AND SOFT WOOD!
Having just put in a
First Class Sawing Machine,
"Wc can furnish
Sawed Wood Very Reasonable!
Wc sell a CORD find deliver a CORD !
FRANK L. PARKER,
And I. S. GRAUG, - - - Agent".
MURRAY & CO.,
GROCERS
And Dealers in
Special Attention Given to Filling
Of Orders.
A FULL LINE CARRIED
And Supples furnlsUed at Satis
factory Terms.
Turchases delivered In any part of the city.
Office and Warehouse
In Hume's New Building on Water Street.
r. O. Box 133. Telephone No. ST.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
$67,000,000 Capital!
Liverpool and London and Globe
North British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinburgh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford
AST
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of 867,000 OOO.
B. TAN DUSEN, Asent.
.AXEi
J.C.Truliinqer
Caiery
ill
A
IK
STEAMER
sip CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAK
U. B. l'AKKKK
MOKTTG-OMBB.T,
KEEf
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A Full Stock of
Canned Fresh Mackerel,
Canned Fresh Codfish,
Canned Fresh Finnan Haddies.
Canned Shrimps,
Canned Roast Beef,
Canned Chicken,
Canned Pig's Feet,
Atmores rmm I'uuumg,
Atmore's Mince Meat,
Epp's Cocon.
Ground Chocolate,
A Fine Assortment of Canned Vegetables, etc
HOS9,
CORONER.
COUNTY
TJ32LC3.027ttl5LELar-
First Class Hearse and Material
OX HAIfD.
Shop and Office on Main St., above Pioneer
Restaurant.
Hardware anil Slip (Mlerj
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DKAT.ERS IK
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements
Sewing Machines,
Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc.
HAVE YOU
Aityiig to Sell?
IN TUE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOARD & STOKES
Will give you the best prlco for it.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Belaying Tin to a Hawser ; from
Block to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
at POAED& STOKES.
Headquarters at building, east end
Water Street.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer In
HAM ABE, IRON, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAF" STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin and Ooppor.
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