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ASTORIA. OREGON:
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.JANUARY 2S. 1SSG
silvki: i.v ra riit'i: relation to
ALL VALUES.
Tin: lon continued stagnation
and depression in trade throughout
this country and Europe are the
mont puzzling questions which
hav occurred in a long period,
and puzzle the merchant and polit
ical economist alike, for they have
ben of long duration, and still
hut few. have brought any logical
or'scjund reasoning to bear upon
the .subject. How could they
when money is a drug and . busi
ness prostrated? And how are we
to change this general order of
things is the great problem calling
for a corrective in the right direc
tion. Many people do not fully
understand the diagnosis of the
case in all its parts which lies at
tlie rpot of the existing evil, for
they appear, from the tone of the
eastern press to run counter to
the principles which would restore
the nation to vigor and life once
again. Perhaps the great reading
jjublic in and around our great
cities will tell us that the tariff and
silver questions are the great dis
turbing elements which go to re
tard the business and prosperity
of the nation. But the very first
persons who advance these views
are in point of fact parties who
have not been able to give these
subjects the proper or required
consideration to such weighty mat
ters, and their opinions are based
on hearsay or what is learned from
theory withouL practical experi
ence. Consequently we do not
deem such of much weight. The
very fact that merchandise is sell
ing at almost the lowest prices
ever known in this country, and
that several of our manufactures
are'iri a state of ' insolvency and as
silent as the grave, under the
highest tariff laws known to any
government in existence, go to in
dicate that the evil emanates from
?ome other source. What is this
source? Is it the debasement of
the silver dollar that affects trade?
Certainly not. "Why? Simply
because if the silver dollar was
only worth S3 cents all who own
or can jxtssess this metal ought to
invest the same in woolen mills or
some -other sort of merchandise
while thev are enabled to pass
those dollars at the current value
ofi'100 cents. If the assertion in
reality were based on truth or
founded on facts we should be
now ih the height of a speculative
mania wonderful to behold. But
for along time past we are in just
a reverse position, and this fact
disoroves all theories about the
other.
The .French ministry recently
was overthrown if not over
whelmed, and Use English gov
ernment has just passed through
the 'same humilitating crisis, sim
ply because the majority of the
people were opposed to the riling
tactics of both in regard to thc-ir
foreign and domestic policies.
The United States government has
no vigorous foreign policy that
will doom it to any such over
throw, but it has a financial policy
which will test its strength and
bring it to sorrow unless correc
ti ves "are employed before it is too
late. The country has been wan
dering away from a sound system
of business, and we are now pay
ing the penalty.
Twenty years ago we sent
ancf" encouraged our miners
to jgo into the bowels of the
earth .to seek for a treasure
that then commanded a high pre
mium, and now we seek to demon
etize this article. This is the "Tar
iff Rock" which is likely to break
up an party that will run counter
to the wishes not of Wall' street
and its pet banks, but the yeo
manry of the country. Wall street
is now loaded with treasure which
of right does not really belong
there. It has been bought or
taken from holders, if not ex
changed for some worthless stocks.
The-stocks in times of financial
U'is?ressare'of but little account,
and the real money is hoarded by
its present possessors for an object
which we cannot say is a good
one. This money if put in circu
lation could do great good. It is
now and has been a long time idle,
and is doing far more harm than
good. It is a menace to the peo
ple in the transactions of business.
It is a threat to progress. It is a
sign-post to an unhealthy trade,
and but stepping stones to the
creation of a money crisis and
business prostration. And what
is true of Wall street is still truer
of the Washington government to
a much greater extent. The hoard
ed money belongs to the people,
but the government has taken it
from them and given promissory
notes in the way of greenbacks to
them instead, and strong efforts
are being put forth to deprive
the people of constitutional money,
for a qurrency which lacks this
title outside, if not inside our own
boundaries. As the great Roths
child once said: "I should regret
the demonetization of silver in its
relations to our internal circulation,
our commercial intercourse with
other countries, and the always
uncertain eventualities of the fu
ture. But I should regret it even
more if our example should be fol
lowed by other nations, for that
suppression of silver would amount
to a veritable destruction of values
without any compensation."
These are words of wisdom from
a wise man. The demonetization
of silver now would lead to wide
spread ruin; it would soon pull
down values to a lower level than
they have ever yet reached. It
would pull down all values in fact
except gold. Already the people
are sick of shrinkages in values
and high duties and enormous tax
ation. The people of our country
have got too much of this physic
already, and if continued too long
it may bring on nausea that may
lead to unhappy results. Let us
fondl- hope our financial doctors
will avoid this.
NEXT SATURDAY EVENING,
AT-
Ross
Opera
House
The Grent Comedian
C, B Bishop!
And His Celebrated Troupe.
In Hij CJreat Play of
D. L. BECK
SONS;
Strictly U
trictly Dusiness!
-ox-
Saturday Evening, January 30th.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FAMILY GROCERIES
Cannery Fishermen's Supplies
Groceri
88 GiiOBO lor tiBSil !
CASH
Choice Teas
Java and C. R. Coffee
Palace Drips
N. E. Maple Syrup
Choice Canned Fruits
India Currie Powder
Boston Baked Beans
Bahama Pine Apple
London Layer Raisins
Breakfast Gems
French Peas and Mushrooms Crushed Indian
Pine Apple and Edam Cheese Germea
Tea, Tea, Tea
MSB
FRANK I. PARKER.
BL B FAjEjEX3H
THIS GREAT
Wss 1'iesented loOverflowm
in San FraucNco for
PLAY
Houses
Six Consecutive "Weeks !
last Summer, Electrifying the City.
EVERYBODY WANTS TO SEE IT
All the Scenic Effects aad the Fall Strength
of Mr. Bishop's Unr I railed Company.
Shrewshury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned Shrimps
Deviled Crab
Spanish Queen Olives
Pickled Oysters
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Chow Chow
Choice Dried bruits
Choice Fancy Crackers
Salem Flour
Porest Cove Flour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
DEAI ER IN
Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Wl, Cut, Sana" aiA Plaster
Wood Dellrered to Order.
Drajlu?. Teamlnz and Express Business.
ST EASIER
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices.
Reserved Seats at Carl Adler's Crystal
Palace. Box Sheet open at Ten o'clock this
Morning.
EgrCoinnetent Critics declaie this the
Best Play Presented for Years.
A Tribune "Washington special
of the 2Gth, says: Payson, of Illi
nois, who is known as one of the
extreme advocates in the house of
the Bland dollar, to-day said: "I
will give you a piece of news, and
if you desire to be prophetic you
would better publish it. The ways
and means committee will report
soon a joint resolution requirin g
the secretary of the treasury to is
sue forthwith a call for not less
than $50,000,000 worth of bonds,
and to redeem the same with sur
plus money in the treasury. I
know this to be a fact."
Grand Annual
CONCERT!
The Astoria Musical Society!
Will (Jive a Grand Concert at
Litoerty DSIll!
Tuesday Evening, February 2,
On which occasion a most Attractive Pro
gramme will be Presented.
FIRST PART.
Song, Duetts, Tocal and Instrumental 31uslc.
SECOND PART.
The Cantata of "SPRING."
Admission Fifty Cents; Rseerved Seats
without extra charge at Oriffiu & Reed's,
where the box sheet is now open.
The Concert will be under the direction of
Prof. A. L. Bettinger.
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
You can rely on getting a Good Cigar
AtShute&Co.'s
C1CAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite I). I.. Beck & Son's.
The Oregonian does not regret
the decision of the Northern Pa
cific to build the Cascade moun
tain road. The Oregonian has
always been looking to the time
when that line would be built.
NEW TO-DAY.
B
Opera
House
THE WRECKED SCHOONER
"Carrie B. Late,"
Will Be
Sold at Public Auction
Thursday, January 28. 1 :30 P. M.
At Holden's Saleroom;
For Cash, to the Highest Bidder.
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS,
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids FurniMied :
Coin met Work a Specialty.
Mill and Office on the Old Site.
G-. HANSEN
OF THE
DIAMOND PALACE!
Has .Inst Received a Fine Stock of
C1GTIAS GOODS
Consisting of
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
SILVER WARE, CLOCKS.
SPECTACLES, ETC.,
Which he offers at Bedrock Prices.
AH Coods Warranted.
Mine is :t J e elry Store and Known as S112I1.
TEH apply t the Captain, or to
MU PARKER
ben P. Parher, Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAK
11. B. PARKEK.
mnri rifT -pn"""
TOioiisr a.
IN NEW QUARTERS!
Having Consolidated My Business with the
Astoria Furniture Co.,
I now offer the Largest and Mot 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
Lino, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect.
CH AS. HEILBORN.
m: o 3sr t cr o m: :ej h. "st ,
DEALER I"
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods'
ACSENT FOR
3IAGEE STOVES AND It AUTOES, THE BEST IN THE MARKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasonable Terms.
Oliennmus Street, Next to C. lu Farker'H store. ABiona. wegtm.
L. X. G. SMITHjWATT &TH0MPS0N.
Dealer in ! COE
Giffars anA Tohaccol s
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc,
"Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers
at San Francisco rates.
THEO. BRACKER,
Manager. Chenamus Street,
bupukI
AXEi
rxrarra)AQs.ao.BLr
J.C.TruIlinger
Engagement Extraordinary!
One Night Only!
Thursday, Feb. 4. 1886.
INSTRUCTED BY A. W. BERRY, ESQ., I
will sell, as above, for account of whom
it mav concern, the Hull. Furniture and
Tackle of the wrecked schooner Carrie II.
Lake, as she now lies on the weainer neacn
north of Cape Hancock.
E. C. HOLD EX,
Auctioneer.
The New York
Novelty Store!
For the Next 30 Days
We will sell 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 dispose of any
and everything at present oit hand, to make
room for our NEW STOCK which will arrive
about February 1st, 18S0.
Remember that this Is no sham "Closing
Out Sale", but a
GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE!
The nubile are cordiallv invited to call and
examine our goods and prices, aud convince
inemseives 01 me tniin 01 our assertions.
NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE!
Opposite the Tarker House,
Main Street, Astoria, Oregon.
J. a. D. liKAT.
Wholesale and retail dealer In
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storage and Wha fage on reason
able term". Foot of Benton .street, Astoria.
Oregon.
Fishermen Attention!
Bofore Purchasing Elsewhere
EXAMINE
DUNBAR, McMASTER & GO.'S
Extra Strong
Salmon Net Twine!
The Leading Stnr Comedienne and Cali
fornian Favorite
ALICE HARRISON!
Supported by Her Own Great Company, In
the New Musical Farcical Comedy
HOT WATER!
Beautiful Scenery, Gorgeous Costumes, Mar
velous Mechanical Etlects, Etc. Wonder
ful Revolving Carousals Running at
Full Speed. The Flying Balloon,
and Other Startling Features.
The Present Crowning Success of San Fran
cisco, at the Bush Street Theater
Playing to Thronged Houses.
The Same Great Company. Identical Scen
ery, Costumes and Effects will be
Presented In this City.
Secure Seats at the usual place, the New
York Novelty Store.
Reselved:
alHAT THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR OF
. Astoria hereby ask the cooperation of
all parties concerned In the welfare of white
labor, against Chinese, and particularly do
we ask the canneryiuen of the Columbia,
river to discharged any and all Chinaman
they may have employed In making nets,
where white labor can be so well and supe
riorly substituted.
Caunerymcn : We ask you to carefully
consider the proposition and seek white la
bor where it can be obtained reasonable.
County Orders.
AM AUTHORIZED TO BUY COUNTY
0rderS' K.R.SPEDDEN,
CITY BOOK STOI,
Come and See Us,
L Ftn.X STOCK
Awaits Yonr liisppctlon.
Plnsli Goods,
Holiday Cards,
Toys,
Fancy Goods, etc.
At Prices that will Astonish jou.
You will tlnd. it to your advantage
To Pay Us a Visit.
GRIFFIN & REED.
Astoria Planing Mil!
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
.Manufacturers of
Mouldings,
Sash Doors,
Blinds, Rails,
Bulusters,
Newel Posts,
Brackets.
Scroll ami Turned llnl list rati cs,
BOAT MATERIAL, ETC.,
Orders Solicited anil Promptly Attended to.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
As to Style, Quality and Trices.
Mill and Ofllce cor. Tolk and Concomly Sts
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Address nOT.T & CO.
Made or Best Irish Flax.
Samples Furnished on Application. Ship
ments Guaranteed Equal to Samples.
J.O.HANTHORrT,
Astoria, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast
SPECIAL NOTICE!
O. R. & N. CO.
EXCURSION!
Tickets to Portland and Return
For $2.50.
Good on any of the Company's boats
E. A. NO YES,
Agent.
WILL
Cut Faster
AND
EASIER
Than any oth
er axe made.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes
tify to Its supe
riority. It goes
Deep and Jfeier
Sticks.
CARNAHAN
& CO.,
Agents Astoria.
Price, $1.50.
Astoria Wood Yard,
Near Trulllnger's Mill.
HARD AND SOFT WOOD!
Haying just put in a
First Class Sawing Machine,
We can furnish
Sawed Wood Very Reasonable!
KEEP
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A Full Stock of
Canned Fresh Mackerel,
Canned Jj resii codnsn.
Canned Fresn i mnan Handles,
Canned bhrimps,
Canned Hoast Beef,
Canned Chicken,
Canned Pig's Feet,
Atmore's Plum Pudding,
Atmore's Mince-Meat,
Epp's Cocoa.
Ground Chocolate,
A Fine Assortment of Canned Vegetables, etc
COUNTY
aosa,
CORONER.
Notice.
MR. A. BALMANNO TOOK CHARGE OF
the city delivery of Thk Daily
MOllNING ASTORIAN- on .tnnimrv Isf. IRSrt
He Ls authorized io collect and receipt for
siiiri:jilHiuu: suusequeni io mat uaie.
J. F. HALLORAN & CO.
BUY IT! TRY IT !
Snow Flake Flour!
EMPIRE STORE.
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
IO GOODS.
We sell a CORD and deliver a CORD!
FRANK L. PARKER,
And I.S.GRAGG, - Agents.
MURKAY & CO.,
GROCERS
And Dealers in
Canny
Mies!
Special Attention Given to 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.
P. O. Box 153. Telephone No. 37.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
W. T. PARKER
Manager.
$67,000,000 Capital!
Liverpool and London and Globe
North British and Mercantile
Of London and Edlnbu'gh.
Gld Connecticut of Hartford
XKD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
Fire Insurance Companies,
Representing a Capital of $67,000 OOO.
B. VAN DUSEN, Agent.
XJzxcXextAlsjLzxar.
First Class Hearse and Material
OS HAXD.
Shop and Ofllce on Main St., above Pioneer
Restaurant.
Hardware ail Ship Clailerj
VAN 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
Sewing MacIiiHes,
1'aiuts aud Oils, Groceries, etc,
HAVE YOU
Anyiii to Sell?
IN THE aiATTKB OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOARD & STOKES
Will give yon 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 bulldfnjr, eastfid
Water Street.
Magnus C. Crosby
' Dealer In
HAM ABE, num. STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin and Copper.