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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY.
JANUARY 21.1SSC
SILVER IX COXGRESS.
The treasury officials admit that
they are routed on the silver ques
tion, so far as numbers go, in
congress. Their whole study now
is to decide what course it is best
to pursue in retre.it. There is no
fixed plan or course of action fully
marked out as yet, and they hope
for very little. Senator McPher
son and the few other advocates of
the administration plan are getting
together such facts as are at com
mand on that side of the case.
The treasury people claim that
they have positive information
that the present American stock of
gold is soon to be shipped out of
the country. They claim that
there will be a large amount of
this done in the near future, and
that ruin stares the nation in the
face if something is not done. The
silver people laugh this talk to
scorn and say there is no reason
for fear, and point to the experi
ence of the past few months and
inquire why gold has not gone out
in the past. The administration
people urge that if there could be
a temporary suspension of coinage
and the appointment of a com
mittee of conference composed of
the leading men in and out of
congress, representing both sides
of the case,a great deal of informa
tion could be derived, and the
whole matter could be thus dis
posed of, for the time being at
least, and thete would be time to
consider other measures of import
ance that are crowding on the atten
tion of congress. Tnis plausible plea
will scarcely win, and if it fails the
next thing that will bo urged is
that the limit of coinage of the
silver dollar be fixed at 250,000,
000. That will necessitate the
continuation oi coinage at the pres
ent rate for about two years long
er. But none of these things will
please the silver majority in con
gress. There will be some ar
rangement made for issuing silver
and bullion certificates, and the
coinage will be continued.
Senator Stanford, of California,
in a recent conversation on the
general subject of finance, spoke
of silver money as the people's
money and of paper as the bank
ers' monc3T. Briefly illustrating
the thought, he said that by the
labor of the people silver was got
ten out of the earth, and labor was
expended on it at every stage of
the various processes to which it
was subjected between mine and
mint, and that when coined and
stamped it circulated mainly among
the people among those whose
financial affairs were not so exten
sive as to require bank accounts.
On the other hand, paper money
especially the national bank
notes was obtained by bankers
with bonds. 1 1 was the bankers'
money in contradistinction from
silver, because it was made for
banks, issued b' banks, baii'd on
bonds, represented little expendi
ture of labor, and did not, like sil
ver coins, find its chief avenues
among1 the people.
There will be a convention of
third and fourth-clas3 postmasters
held in Chicago on the J 5th of
next month, to take steps to in
duce congress to increase the com
pensation of postal officials of
these grades. Congress has
limited the expenditure for rent,
light and fuel for third-class of
fices to $490,000, but $600,000 is
wanted. The general complaint is
that third and fourth-class offices
don't pay their incumbents enough.
The fourth-class postmasters have
the special grievance that the law
which reduced the rate of postage,
while increasing their labors re
duced their incomes nearly 33
percent. The government, more
over, takes half of his income from
box rents, even when the boxes
are the postmaster's private property-
There oughl also, it is
thought, to be compensation for
the issuing of money orders.
These are the chief grievances.
In the course of his duties as en
gineer in charge of the river and
harbor improvements of Oregon,
Sraj. Jones has prepared a com
prehensive report on the best and
least expensive means for over
coming obstructions at the dalles
of the Columbia river. After a
thorough investigation Maj. Jones
recommended the construction of
aBrailwa3T3 somewhat on the same
principle as is involved in the Eads
Nicaragua ship railway. For some
reason, whether intentional or
otherwise, says a "Washington dis
patch, the chief engineer of the
army failed to publish, as is the
custom, this very interesting and
valuable report, and as a conse
quence it dees not appear among
the papers transmitted to congress
by the war department. Senator
Mitchell offered a resolution on
Tuesdays which was adopted, call
ing for the report and accompany
ing maps and estimates, which,
when received, will go to the sen
ate committee On commerce, which
will be urged to make an appro
priation sufficient at least to test
the practicability of Maj. Jone's
recommendations.
The JRailicay Age presents a
discouraging record of railway
foreclosure sale and receiver-ships
for the last year, and says that in
1SS5 twenty-two railways in the
United States, with 3,150 miles of
main line, and with a bonded debt
of $141,519,000, and a capital stock
ofS13G.900,000. making a total
bonded debt and capitalization of
nearly $278,500,000, having been
sold under foreclosure ami trans
ferred to new ownership.
Every ono of the 200 apprais
ing officers of the surrogate's court
n New York, is anxious to get
the job of appraising the Vander
bilte state. A commission of 2
per cent would fall to the lot of the
lucky man selected, but the surro
gate insists that there will be no
appraisement.
It is said that the famous secret
circular of Mr. Vilas will be a
work of reference in the executive
sessions of the senate, and that the
circular gives an authoritative de
finition of an "offensive partisan."
In preparing this definition Mr.
Vilas has performed a great ser
vice. The London Spectator antici
pates that the Mormons will soon
find the United States too hot to
hold them and suggests that they
take possession of some south sea
island, since "they have wealth
enough to bur ships and men
enough for an expedition."
A review of the cattle trade of
Montana shows that during the
past year that territory received
100,000 head by trail from the
south, and the Northern Pacific
brought in 27,000 calves from the
east and 38,000 from the west.
The exports of wheat and wheat
in flour from tho United States
from September 1, 1S85, to Janu
ary 2, 188G, inclusive, aggregated
23,015,000 bushels, against 47,307,
000 bushels the same time in 18S4
85. "Augustus found Rome brick,
and left it marble,' but his marble
has perished, while the bricks re
main. Fire turns marble into
lime, while it only makes brick the
harder."
A railroad station is to be
erected on the site of ancient Bab
ylon, and patent medicine ad
vertisements will be the hand
writing on the wall.
During 1S85 Nevada, Utah,
Colorado and the other silver pro
ducing states and territories mined
848,000,000 worth of silver.
Union Pacific earnings for No
vember decreased 182,000 from
same month in 1SS4.
NEW TO-DAY.
To Be Sold.
THE WRECK OFT11E CARRIE BJjAKB
will be sold at auction in this city on
Monday. Jan. 25th, as she now lies on the
weather beach. Terms cash.
NEW TO-DAY.
JEWELRY ST01E!
AHiilcndidglorlc or
STANDARD JEWELRY.
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES:
Earrings, Breastpins:
HANDSOME CLOCKS.
A .Large Assortment
To Choose From.
All Articles Warranted
As Represented X
ADLER'S CRYSTAL PALACE.
Notice to Cannerymen.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR HENDERSON &
"Withers for the sale of their charcoal
anil can furnish any amount desired, tfease
call and see ua before purchasing eKewhere.
BOZORTH & JTOHNS.
MINSTRELS !
TH-
Canly Minstrels
Will make their First Appearance
IN ASTOKIA
Thursday Evening, Jan. 21, 1886,
At Liberty Hall,
Affording a Pleasant Evening:? Entertain
ment to All who Patronize Them.
It itfD FIISST PART.
Songs, Jokes. Club Swinging, Laughable
Sketches, Bone Sol, Etc., Etc.
Admission CO cents. Reterred Seats 75 cents.
Carriages may be Ordered at 10 Sti P. M.
Doors open 7 1 31. Curtnlu.S P 31.
THE ONLY
Amateur Soldier Minstrels on the Coast!
fiSTCOME AND SEE US.-
Reserved aeajs at the New York Novelty
Stre.
Astoria Planing Mil)
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
Slanufaclurcrsof .
Mouldings,
Sash Doors, .
Blinds, Ralls,
Balusters,
Newel Posts,
Brackets.
Scroll and Turned Balustrades,
BOAT MATERIAL, ETC.,
Orders Solicited and Promptly Attended to.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Aa to Style, Quality and Prices.
Mill and Office cor. Polk and Concomly Sts,,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Address IIOLTACO.
EXCURSION TICKETS!!
FKOM ASTOIUA
TO PORTLAND AND RETURN
1or 33. SO!
Off THE "TELEPHOlOi."
Come and See TJs,
IL TOEX STOCK
Awaits Your Inspection.
Plusli Goods,
Holiday Cards,
Toys,
Fancy Goods, etc.
At Prices that Trill Astonish yon.
You will And It to your act van tnco
To Pay Us a Visit.
GRIFFIN & REED.
The Best is tie Cheapest!
WYATT & THOMPSON
Are on Deck with an Immense Stock of
STAPLE FANCY GROCERIES,
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
JUST RECEIVED
A Large Assortment of the Celebrated
LQS GATOS CANNED FRUIT,
Which has no Equal In the World.'
Table Peaches, Bartlett Pears,
Apricots, Black Berries.
Egg Plums, etc.,
At 25c per can.
Winslow'a Corn, 15c per can. To
matoes, 10c. Fresh Honey in
Comb and Extracted.
Crystal Honey
Drips.
Srraroa FIrs, HleVory Nats, etc., etc.
At the Yery Lowest Cash Price!
Astoria and Seaside
BAKERIES,
ED. JACKSON, - Proprietor.
The best Bread, Cakes and I'astiylu the City
Ice Creams and Ornamental "Work
to order
Manufacturer of Fine Candles.
Money to Loan
ON APPROVED SECURITY. COUNTY
Orders bought Apply at the office of
K D. -WTNTON.
TT
BOOK
STORE
D
BECK
Wholesale and
ljstio
annery I Fishermen's Suppl
Choice Teas
Java and C. It. Coffee
Palace Drips
N. E. Maple Syrup
Choice Canned. Fruits
French Peas and Mushrooms
Pine Apple and Edam Cheese
Shrewsbury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned Shrimps
Deviled Crab
Spanish Queen Olives
Pickled Oystei'3
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Goods Sold at Lowest Gash. Prices.
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
Yon can rely on gelling a Good Cigar
AtShute&Co.'o
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite I). li. Beck & Son's.
0. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS,
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids Kiirnbheil :
Contract Work a SpecLiltj.
Mill and Ofllco on the Old Site.
IN NEW
Having; Consolidated
Astoria Furniture Co.,
I now offer the I arrest and Most Complete Assortment of
Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth,
Window Shades, Pictures, Moulding, etc.,
At Portland Prices, and Invite a Call o i Everybody in "Want of Goods in My
t Line, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect.
CH AS. HIILBORN,
J. H. D. i KAY.
Wholesale and retail dealer lu
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storage and Wlui fae on reason
able terms. Foot of Kenton 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.
2-VHll Sell at low Iriccs.j2
SXGONT JP'klSf TING
AND
CARRIAGE PAINTING!
In Good Style and Lowest Living Prices
CIT4S. OT.SEI.
Shop at Montgomory'sold stand
EMPIRE
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
W. T. PARKER.
Manager.
Retail Dealers in
India Currie Powder
Boston Baked Beans
Bahama Pine Apple
London Layer Raisins
Breakfast Gems
Crushed Indian
Germea
Chow Chow
Choice Dried Fruits
Choice Fancy Crackers
Salem Flour
Forest Cove Flour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
cira?rTrua2Z9s3Qi
G-. HANSEN
OF '1IIF.
DIAMOND PALACE!
Has Just lleeeived a Fine Stock of
CHRISTMAS GOODS
Consisting of
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
SILVER WARE, CLOCKS,
SPECTACLES, ETC.,
Which he offers at Bedrock Prices.
All Coeds Warranted.
Mine U :i Jewelry Store and Known as Snnh.
W.LJ-,J,X-1'JJJJ PO.I
QUARTERS!
My Business with the
Fishermen Attention!
Before Pnrclia.siiiff KXsewliere
EXAMINE
DUNBAR, IMASTER & CO.'S
Extra Slronjj
Salmon Net Twine!
Made of Best Irish Flax.
Samples Furnished on Application. Ship
ments Guaranteed Eipial to Samples.
J. O.HANTHORKT,
Astoria, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
O. R. & N. CO.
IN!
Tickets to Portland ami lieturn
For $2 50.
Good on any of the Company's boats
E.A. NO YES,
Agent.
STORE
Tea, Tea, Tea.
Jb ju. jl .
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FRANK Xs.
rji taiM'atifyTi'!fflM " "- r f?amfmsm
DEALER
Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Liie, Brici, Cut, Sanl ani Plaster
Wood DeliTcred to Order. Drajlns, TeSminj and Express Business.
SgesCTwwtWggfefcfeT'f
MmTm I
KU ..p..! ; the Captain, or to
ssSBagBaEanKnca
&o
3ST j&.. 0VE O
DEALKIt Xy
Tin, Sheet Iron, ami Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Good?.
AGKUT FOR
JIAf.EE STOVES AUfI IMXCSES. TIIE BEST IS THE MARKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job vo k done In a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasonable Term.
Clienamns Street, Next to C. I.. Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregon.
L. it. (j, b
Dealer in-
Cigars and. Totacco
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc,
"Will sell to Ilctallers and Saloon Keepers
at San Francbco rates.
THEO. BRACKEE,
Manager. Chenamus Street,
pUFlEKl
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
AXEi
PArarrnMC3.a9.i33i.'
J.C.Trullinger
Than anv oMi-
f er axe made.
Hundreds of
t woodmen tes
tify to Its supe-
J riority. It goes
ueep anu xeer
Sticks.
CARXAIIAX
& CO.,
A cents Astoria.
Price, $1.50.
Astoria Wood Yard,
Near Tmllinger's Mill.
MM MI) SOFT WOOD!
Having Just put in a
First Class Sawing Machine,
We can furnish
Sawed Wood Very Reasonable!
We sell a CORD and dellrec.iCORl)!
FEANK L. PARKER,
And I.S. GUAOO, ... Agents.
MURRAY & CO.,
GROCERS
And Dealers in
Special Attention Civento Filling
Of Orders.
A FULL LINE CARRIED
And Supples furnished at Satis
factory Terms.
Purchases delivered in any part of the city.
Office and "Warehouse
In Hume's New Building on Water Street.
I. O. Box l.'o. Telephone No. 37.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
$67,000,000 Capital!
Liverpool and London and Globe
Worth British and Mercantile
Of London and Edinbp-gh.
Old Connecticut of Hartford
a:o
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of S67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN. A?ent.
Cannery
SuDBlIes !
a Ei K m m ti fi
run
MEEER.
IX
STEAMER
fiLARA PARKER
Eben P. Par ker,U aster.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK
H. B. PAKKEK.
350" "3? Gr O 1VL 33
"ST,
WYftTT & THOMPSON.
KEET
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A Full Stock of
Canned Fresh Mackerel,
Uanned resit L'odhsii,
Canned Fresh Finnan Iladdies,
Canned Shrimps,
Canned Roast Beef,
Canned Chicken,
Canned Pig's Feet,
Atmore's Plum Pudding,
Atmorc's Mince Meat,
Epp's Cocoa.
Ground Chocolate,
A Fine Assortment of Canned Yegetables, etc
T. C ROS9,
COUNTY CORONER.
First Class Hearse and Material
OX HAXr.
Shop and Ofllce on Main St., above Pioneer
Restaurant.
Hardware and SMj Ciailery
VAH DUSEN & CO..
DEALERS IN
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
Sewlug Machines,
Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc,
HAVE YOXJ
AnyUg to Si?
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOJD & STOKES
Will give you the best price for It.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser ; from
Block to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
at FOARD & 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 LEAD-STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
T123. and Copper.
GASH
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