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C3 ?hc Jlatttt Slirtorfatt. s ASTORIA, OREGON: SATURDAY JANUARY 30. 1S3G To-uiglit. "Strictly Business." A fur cape awaits an owner at tins office. w Tho Prince of comedians at Ross opera bouse to-uigbL Have you your ticket for to-night's performance? Don't miss seeing it. The State is due from Sau Fran cisco tbis morning. Tbe Oreijon sails. See Bishop and bis comedy pauy in "Strictlv Business' com tbis evening. Reserved seats for tbe Alice Harri son entertainment at tbe New York Novelty store. Alice Harrison in ''Hot Water" next Thursday. Reserved seats at tbe New York Novelty store. Everyone wbo wants an evening's fun will see tbe favorite Bisbop in "Strictly Business," tbis evening. Bisbop's name always draws a full bouse. He will be bere in "Strictly Business" to-nigbt. See adv't Reserved seats witbout extra cbarge at Griffin fc Reed's for tbe concert of tbe Astoria Musical Socie ty next Tuesday. "Strictly Business" in all its en tirety, will be given at Ross opera bouse to-nigbt. Reserved seats at Carl Adler's. Tbe inimitable Bisbop at Ross' opera bouse in "Strictly Business," to-nigbt. Reserved seats at Carl Adler's tbis morning. "Hot Water," one of tbe most com ical of farces, at Ross opera bouse next Thursday. Reserved seats at New York Novelty store. Those wbo saw Bisbop, "tbe only Bisbop" in "Widow Bedott," will want to see him in bis great San Francisco success, "Strictly Busi ness tbis evening. Mr. F. M. Bewley will give some recitations and readings at tbe M. . church on Sunday evening. His se lections will be interspersed with singing by the choir. Any one having a volume of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "American His tory," with the A. O. U. W. library mark on them, will confer a favor by leaving them at this office. A Portland correspondent of tbe Albany Bulletin asserts that tbe fish ladder at Oregon City was built for $1,350. If so the question comes up, where did the rest of tbe $10,000 go? It was all spent. Everyone remembers Bishop's "Widow Bedott," as played here some time ago. It is the same Bish op in a better and newer play, "Strictly Business," this evening. Reserved seats at Carl Adler's. Dried elk meat is in tbe market, and the pocket, and the fist once more, and most any one is apt to casually hack off a hunk of dedi cated venison and place it where it will do the most good, amid tbe pauses of conversation. C. B. Bishop, and bis celebrated company arrive to-day and will appear here this evening m the great play of "Strictly Business." Their ad vance agent did not get here in time to bill the city, but Bishop is the same favorite he always was, and he brings a company that packed the theater in San Francisco for six solid weeks with delighted audiences witnessing "Strictly Business.' tbe same play they will present at Ross' opera house this evening. Reserve. seats at Carl Adler's Crystal Palace. When the morning of the resur- rectionjsball have thrown its glare over the world when the seas shall have given up their dead and tbe conti nents are loaded with men's cowering millions; when the thuuder of angel's wings is in the sky, "with dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms" then the archangel with a wet foot and a dry one will put tbe trumpet to bis lips and proclaim that there shall be no more delays of mails, and that henceforth through the circling cy cle of unchanged eternity all mail shall be promptly received. But not till then. PERSONAL. Hon. Sol. Hirsch came down from Portland yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. Howe, tbe genial manager of the New Market theater, is on the incoming steamer. W. T. Townsend, who temporarily took charge of the business of W. T. Coleman & Co.. is a passenger on the outgoing steamer. Mr. Townsend has made many friends in Astoria during his brief sojourn. CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS. The case of Loomis vs. Maitherson, involving the possession and owner ship of a cow, occupied the attention of the court the greater part of yes terday, having been continued from tbe day before. The jury found a verdict for defendant State ys. Frank Miller; motion for a new trial; will be argued to-day. T. A. McBride vs. A. Y. Allen, S. Harris, et al. Dismissed at defend ant'socst. F." j-. Parker vs. W. G. Ross; on trial. Jas. A. Mcintosh was admitted to citizenship. T I Coal. Hay aud Straw. Tacoma Coal $6 per ton, delivered. Choice Hay from S9 to $12 per ton. Cow Hav and Straw 87 to $10 per ton For sale by J. H. D. Quay. ForReut. The fine hall, 80x25, lately occupied as a gymnasium, next to Telephone Saloon. Apply to Jeff. Best Qualify Hay aud Straw Delivered at Bottom Figures from the Astoria Wood Yard. I.S.Gragg. To the United States Restaurant for the best oysters. Private rooms. SALMON. SEASON OF '86 ON THE RIVER. A Pew Remarks on tbe Situation. Present What Is Being Done Prices of Material The Present Status of Astoria's Chief Industry. Kir. The approach of tbe fishing season on tbe lower Columbia makes tinioly some reference to existing affairs and some apparent probabilities regarding tbe season of 18SG. As yet no active work has begun except the kuitting of nets, painting and repairing of boats, overhauling of machinery, etc. Twine and cannery material have been bought in unusual quantities. The leading twine dealers on tbe coast said on January 1st that at that date they had booked more orders from Astoria for twine for 'SG than for 18S4 and 1885 together. In '8i, and, notably, in '85, old web was used almost exclusively, the appearance of a new net being tie exception; the coming summer will see more new web in the water thau any year since 1877. Knitting is being done tbis year for 8 and 9 cents a fathom by China men, and for 15 cents by white men. Some of the canners have favored their own race as much as possible, though where competition between canners becomes m greater every year it is natural for cannerymen to try to save as much on first cost as possible. Since Jauuan 1st twine has risen in value about ten cents a pound. This will not affect the majority of canners who bad bought their stock mostly at 95 before the rise took place." The advance may be profita ble to agents and furnishers of sup plies wbo can furnish small lots as required. In all material used there is a nota ble increase in tbe amount purchased and in general it appears that prep arations throughout are on a larger scale than for several years past. In '85 there were probably 1,200 boats on the river; it is thought that 1,400 will be nearer the number tbis season, though circumstances may occur be tween now and May 1st which may materially modify that statement. It is argued by some and conceded b' those who view the subject from an economic poiut of view that iE the cannerymen were to make a bonfire of about half their boats it would be better for them, better for tbe fisher men and for the market. To discuss this question would be unnecessary for those who can understand it aud useless to those who caunot. Some da', whether now, or at the beginning of the next century, the bniness of canning salmon on the Columbia river and assume legitimate proportions. It will become a busi ness and not a speculation. Men who go into it will go in as in any other line of business and be governed by business rules When that day ar rives the manufacturers in Astoria will do the same as the manufactur ers in Pennsylvania, or New York or any other state combine and divide the profits. As it is, the men wbo put up tbe salmon let the most of the profits be taken by thoso who set up the market and fix things to suit themselves. It is the history of all manufactures, aud sooner or later the Columbia manufacturers will get tired of working for agents and mid dlemen. The making of cans will probably not begin as early tbis year as in pre vious seasons. But little gear goes in tbe water during the first five weeks of the open season, and some of the more prominent cannerymen think that they will not begin making cans much before April 1st. They say that the heaviest run doesn't usu ally come before July, and that if they begin in February or March they are through with the caus by June, but by waiting till April they can have the caus all made by tbe 1st of July and theuhavo an experienced force ready at band to take bold and dispose of the July fish as fast as they come in. When once the making of cans be gins they are turned out at a lively rate. A gang of eighteen or twenty men cau make 12,000 cans a day. The effort to introduce a Sau Francisco made cau was not successful, for, though the cans manufactured were of excellent quality, and at very rea sonable figures, yet the; opportunity that the domestic manufacture af forded to keep the men iu hand and ready for the process of packing the fish operated to cause a retention of the old system, which, perhaps, is the best. A year ago several cannerymen were undecided as to whether they would pack or not Tbis winter tbe universal intention appears to be to go ahead aud preparations are mak ing on an unusually large scale. The canners appear more disposed than heretofore to make common cause and seem to be nearer together in business purposes and intent than at any time in the history of the busi ness. The cooperative canneries are being supplied, and it is not probable that tbe fruitful litigation of last season will be renewed. With this class of canners their interests as producers of raw material and sellers of the manufactured article seriously clash. As fishermen it is to their apparent oresent interest to have dear fish; as producers of merchandise it is to their interest to get the fish as cheaply as possible. Just how the matter goes is impossible to predicate. Several contracts nave aireaay oeen made for Chinese labor, which is the only labor at present available. The day when a Chinaman will be a curios ity iu a Columbia salmon cannery will mark a new era in this vicinity, and will be a day of benefit to many de serving people who could and doubt less would replace them. Many canners even now wonld be giaa to employ-white labor were it possible, bat a variety of nansea. too comnlex for the limits of this article, prevent that desirable state of affairs. As- it now stands Astoria presents the sin gular spectacio of being the only place on the coast where the leading industry appears to render uecesary tho presenco of tho Chinese. The contract system of piecs work is coming into favor moro every yoar with cannery men and thoso who supply the laborers. The old plan was to pay the Chinese by the month. As it is now they arc more generally paid by tho case. Tho price con tracted for varies from 35 cents to 38 cents a case. This amount includes every part of tbe process from the time tho fish is lifted to the choppiug block till the caso of four dozen caus is on tbe truck ready for shipment Threo bits a cas? on half a million cases represents a considerable amount. The general impression among can ners is that it will be a busy year. Whether it will be a profitable one or not no one cau tell. The price of fish, the size and the quality of the run, tbe demand foreign "and do mestic are among the factors that will make up the ultimate result There is a growing tendency among cannery men to make their own sales. This is the begining of a movement that tbis paper has advocated for tbe last three years the formation of a cooperative society of lower Co lumbia cannery men, tbe establish ment of a salmon exchange, the transaction of all purchases and sales through that exchange aud the retention of tbe profits m Astoria and vicinity. In another place in this issue we give a list of the canneries; their proprietors, brands, agents, locations, etc., in 1885. Exact accuracy is not claimed. Any correction, addition, or further information will be thank fully received. ALICE HARRISON "IX HOT WATER." It was pleasant, with all the sur rounding attractions, occasioning competition and rivalry, to see tbe pop ular Alice Harrison so generously remembered with an overflowing and enthusiastic houso last uigbt. Nor did she disappoint her friends and admirers iu the performance of her parts, which were as numerous as her well-known versatility could well permit in a play aud allow tbe large support to present their special fea tures. The piece is jolly throughout filled with catchy songs and rollick ing humor from beginning to end. It has a plot, and is a natural conclusion, contains nothing intricate to follow in its various complications and mis understandings, at once hitting the public fancy with its melange of good things. Tbe novelties are well distributed and nicely given, intro ducing a pugilist wetnurse, a profess or a la "Private Secretary," and the "useful boy," the last forming the second attraction in the cast with bis curious pranks and nimble ac tions. Mi93 Harrison, as one of the Mikado little maids, made tbe yum- yumiest "Yum Yum" we have yet j seen, aud was recalled several times. The champagne chorus by the Misses Leslie, Kitty Allen and Pony Stevens was novel and pretty. Closing at a very late hour, does not permit of a very extended notice at this time, but sufficient can be said to give "Hot Water" and the company a hearty endorsement, more than expected be-' inrr fulfilled nnd nrovintr tlioronorlilv enjoyable. Alta California, 12. A Hatch Arranged. San Frakcisco, Jan. 2S. Private advice received here from New York states it nas just leaked out tuetdacK uempsey nas ut last ueen matcueu to meet Le Blauche, the celebrated Ma- rhwv Tli fieri, will h- fnr SI 000 n side and a purse of SI.5000. It will take place in private, with gloves wnicu only weigh a quarter of an ounce, and will be to a finish, with Marquis of Queensberry rules. Tho articles stipulate that only six men shall be present on each side, aud tho fight is to take place on February 13th, probably in New York city. Dempsey, it seems, was greatly auger ed at being called a coward in tbe Boston papers, aud weut after La Blauche rough shod, and forced him into the fight in order to fully dem onstrate to the public that ho meant just what he said when ho issued the challenge. The men are to fight at 150 pounds, for tho middle weight championship of the world. Wide Awake Druggists. Messrs. W. E. Dement & Co. are al ways alive to their business, and .spare nopains to secure the bestof every article in their line. They have.sectired theagen cyfor the celebrated Dr. King's iew Discovery for Consumption. The only certain cure known for Consumption, Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness, A.sthma, Hav Fever, Bronchitis, or any affection uf tha Throat and liitiius. bold tin a positive guarantee. Trial Bottles free Regular size 1.00. That Hacking Couch auicklv cured by JShiloh's can be so iv billions uure. we riiiiraiilee it- Sold by W. K. ueuieiu. For Kent, a reasonable rate: the At a reasonable rate: the hue new building opposite Kirchhoirs bakery. Apply at this office. A I,nrge Consignment Of the Hickok burners just received at the Xew York Novelty Store. For a Seat Fitting Boot Jr Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che nanms street, next door to 1. W. Case. All goods of the best make and guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods eonstautly arriving. Custom work. To Houseltcpers. Attention is called to our advert Is ment lit another column giving a par tial list of the coods to be found m our stock. We aim to carry the best assort ment to be found in Astoria, and cash or short time buyers will find it to their ad vantage to make their purchases from us. Goods delivered free of charge to any part of the city. D.L.BKCK& Soxs. Anything and everything in the line of reading matter at Adler's. J Piano for rent at Adler's Music Store WHAT THEY WANT. Nehalkm, Or., Jan. 25. Editok Asteriax: We have about fifty settlers and we want fifty more, energetic, indus trious, married men men of some meaus preferred. When I say mar ried men, I say it understaiuliugly; for we have now too many bachelors aud widowers not too "mauy men, but loo many single men. In count ing noses we find twenty-live of this class while we have only three mar riageable females. Thus" we are twenty-two women short. What a deplo r able vacuum! Twenty-two women in an adult population of seventy-five! Shades of Cresar, or Mrs. Caesar! Can't something be done for our re lief? Won't some benevolent How ard send us a carload! Come ye homeless women, blondensr brunette, or oE any aud every shade aud style of beauty, the demand is not critical, but imminent aud imperative. Fath ers with marriageable girls banging on their hands can find here not only good homes for themselves, but like wise for those daughters. It has been thought that all the best claims were taken, and so it ap pears yet to the casual visitor; but instead of tbis being tbe case, the best is still unsettled. God's valley and others whose extent are not yet known, have not a settler. WTe know that is room for a good settlement ou the head waters of the north Neha lem, but how large, no oue kuows. Tbe land is of the richest bottom and easily cleared. As another induce ment to settlers I will say it is in Clatsop county. Iu order for settlers to get into this rich seotiou, we want a road from Seaside up Nekanikum aud via Oilcut pass to Nehalem. This road, as I before stated, passes through the mountains by a low pass and on good ground and can be cheap ly built. I think that a thousand dollars judiciously expended will open a passable road from Roe's place on Nekanikum to Buchanan's on Nehalem, thus connecting the roads on these rivers. Last, but greatest, we want a rail roadwe are modest in our wants to carry out our immense forests or timber, the graudest in the world, and our unlimited coal, also the best quality produced iu the bosom of mother earth. We know that wo have these two greatest of nature's productions in unlimited quantities aud this last want supplied, we will leap at ouce into a prosperous com mnnity aud pour our abuudanee in to tbe lap of Astoria. Nehalem. . ntitZt!4'ii Aruirn. Salvr. Thk Ui:-5T Js.vi.vi: i n the world Tor Cuts, Bniise-'.Sori'N.rii'er.s.Snlt Kheuiu, Fever Sores. Teller, Chapped Hands, Cliilllain. Corns airl all Skin Krup tiojis, and pnMthely enre 1'ile-i, or no pay lequired. It is jjuaranleed to sire nerfeet satisfaction, or money refunded. I'rieeti.'ieents per Imix. Forsa!el V K. Dement .fc Co. Syrji of Fix. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San" Francisco Cal. is Natures vn True Laxative. This pleasant liquid fruit lemedy may be had ir,W. K. Dement & Co. at fifty eents or one dollar per bottle. 11 is the nul pleasant, prompt :uid efl'eetive reined Known, to eieanse (lie. system ; to act on, the Lier, Kidneys and" Howels gently vet tlioros!;!dv"to dispel Headnehs, "M-s:nil Fever-.; to curt' Constipation, ' Iii'l'me-dion iinil kindred ills. ! Sleinii's Coiign ami Consumption Cure is iM by us on guarantee. It ! ecu's '-iisumptloti. Sold by V. E. De J ir.ent. J SJeeple-s Nlifhts made miserable bv that terrible eouuli. Shilolfs Cure is : the remedy for von Sold by V. K. Ie- ment it Co. . : rzz ... Happim-M. ami Hi-rHIi j Are important problems, the former Up pendin:; greatly on the latter, r.veryone is familiar with the healthy properties of fruit, and no one eau attorn to he sirlc and miserable while the pleasant eon renlrated liquid fruit remedy hyrnp of Figs, may be had of our enterprising druggists V. K. Dement & Co. Fine stork of Dlaukbooks of all de scriptions jiist received at Adler's l!onI; Stole, which will be sold al eastern prices. Tin; Star Skate. A fresh lot of these celebrated skates just received at the New York Novell Store. Catarrh eiired, health and sweet uiei!li - ,-ured by Shilolfs Catarrh Ileui e.lv. Pi iee .no cents, Masai Injector free Ki.r d l3' W. K. Dement. For lame llaek. Sitte or ('lie-i ite Miiloli s I'ornits Plaster, Prie. y reiiM.. For .nln hj W. K. Dement. !CatIy For Ilnsiiirss. For a jjnod teak. :i delieions eiip of coffee or a plate of tine oysters go to Frank Fahre's Coffee. Oyster and Chop IIoue; opposite M.C.Crosby's. .ShiloY-. C.uairh Itemeily -a oom ttve enre for Catairh, Diptheria and Canker Mouth. Sold by . li. Dement. Croup, Whooping Cough and F.ron chilis immediately lelieved by .Shiloh's Cure. Sold by W. E. Dement. W. I,usicroi Sau Francisco has en trailed in the photograph business with Crow the leading photographer. W. E. Dement & Co. are selling nut their stock of arthfs materials at cost, tor cash. All the patent tiieuirmes advertised in 4 his paper, together with tin- ehoieenl perfumer, am) toilet articles, etc can be bought al the lowest prirc, at .1. W. Conn's drug More, opposite Occident hotel. Astoria. Parties wishing spars or idling of any size or length can be supplied by leav ing orders with .1. H. D. Gray. Shiloh's Vitalizer is what 5-011 need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all svmptoms of Di'speysia. Price 10 and 75 emits per bottle. Sold by W. E. Dement. Will vou suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint '. Shiloh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by . E. Dement & Co. The Hev. Geo. 11. Thayer, of Konr bon, Ind., says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives toSun.oH's Co.vsuMrTiox Cuke." Sold by W. E. Dement. BILLS INTRODUCED. On tho Stb iust, in the senate, Hon. Juo. H. Mitchell introduced the fol lowing bill providing an appropria tion for the continuance of improve ments at the month of the Columbia river: Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assem bled. That the sum of ouo million three hundred and thirty thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropri ated, to be expended between tbe date of the passage ot this act and June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty seven, under the direction of the secretary of war, in continuing the improvements at the mouth of tbe Columbia river, Oregon and Washington territory; the same to be immediately available. On the 11th inst. he introduced the following bill: which was read twice and referred to the committee on commerce, providing an additional ! appropriation for the purpose of con tinning work on the canal and locks at the Cascades of the Celumbia: Be it enacted by the senate and honse of representatives of tbe United States of America in congress assembled. That there be, and is hereby appropriated, out of any mon eys in the treasury uot otherwise ap propriated, the sum of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be ex pended between tbe date ot the pas sage of this act nnd June thirtieth, eighteen hundred aud eighty-seven, under the direction of the secretary of war, iu continuing work on the canal and locks at the Cascades of the Columbia river, iu tbe state of Oregon; this appropriation to be im raediatelv available. Koyuotc to Health. Health is wealth. Wealth means in dependence. The keynote is Dr. Bosan kos Cough and Lung syrup, the best Cough Syrup in the world. Cure Coughs, Colds, Pains in the Chest, Bron chitis and Primary consumption. One dose gives relief in every case. Take no other. Price 50 cents and S1.00. Samples free. Sold by ,1. W. Conn. Notice. SCHOOL TAXES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1), Upper Astoria, are now due anil payable at the office or the uiulersiutied. WJI. 1$. ADAlIt, Aetic. School Clerk IM.t. No. y. To Rent. A FIXE SUITE OF IiOOMS IN THK ODD Fellows' l'.uildim;. Applv to A.-LMKOLElt. H. P. GREGORY & CO. No, .". Xorlli Traill St.. Portland. Or. Impoiters ami Dealers in Wood-working Machinery, lMjAxr.scK. jriiii:K. 3IOirri.NKlt. TKXOXKKS, Mauil-iia'terlii? nircehiiies, lintliex. Korlnir Itlnehines, Ilnntt Sawn, Scroll Sinv.s. Rubber and Leather Belting1, AMI 3ISIifj S-'2ttelSS UKM-IKAliliV The Best Is lie Clieapt! WYATT & THOMPSON Ar.' on Dcrk with an Immense Stock of m?hl::!tE FOR THE HOLIDAYS JUST RECEIVED A !tr:e Assortment of the Celebrated nc cut is uhiuo immicu rnuu. Which h:i 110 Kiinal in the World.' Table Peaches, Bartlett Pears, Apricots, Black Berries. Egg Plums, etc., AttTiUperran. Winslow's Corn, 15c per can. To matoes, 10c. Fresh Hone' in Comb and Extracted Crystal Honey Drips. Sairt!i TIes. hickory Nuts, etc., He. At Hie Very Lowest Cash Price! JEWELRY STOI! . .. ttplfndiit Stock of STANDARD JEWELRY. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES: Earrings, Breastpins: HANDSOME CLOCKS. A Large Assortment To Choose Kroin. All Articles Warranted As SIvpreseiste! I ADLER'S CRYSTAL PALACE. B9FT E0EGET -That- Gray's Pioneer Wood Yard Si-lls and Delivers Better Wood and Larger Than Anybody! Cords I our Koot Fir Wood S3 to S3.25 per Cord Cut " .S3.50toSIW) 1'or.r I'oot Vine l!aph.3 f.o to 33.75 " Cut " " St.3 to 5 1.50 " Ash and Spruce Limbs according ti Qual ity. Nicely Furnished Rooms, WITH OK WITHOUT KOAKD: AT 1 Mrs. S. T. .McKean's. Cass street, three UUUrs.NOIllll 111 astuktax omce. Notice to Cannerymen. W E AP.E AC.ENTS FOIt HENDERSON & 1 Withers for the .sale of their charcoal and cau furnish any amount desired. Please call and ee us before purchasing elsewhere. liOZORTH & JOHNS. Counly Orders. I AM AUTHORIZED TO BUY COUNTY Orders. K, R. SPEDDEN. Having purchased extensively in Eastern and San Francisco Markets, I am now prepared to show the Largest and Most Varied Assortment of DRY GOODS and CLOTHING in the State of Oregon. New Silks, New Velvets, New Cloaks, New Buttons, New Hosiery, New Ribbons, New Blankets, Every Department is Complete! Being Lamest Buyers of In The North West, Buying Direct From The Manufacturers and Importers. Sa viiix the Extra Profits of Middlemen, We are enabled to Give Our Customers the Benefit! We Only Carry FIRST GLASS GOODS! And Our Prices are Low. WHOLESAL Specially Attended to Wholesale and Retail Stores, Astoria, Oregon. olden'S Auction Room f Established January 1st, 1877. E. C. HOLDEN, Heal Estate and General Auctioneer and Commission Merchant, Clienamus Street. - Astoria, Oregon. Auction sale or Sundries every Saturday, at 10 3u a. m., at my Auction ltooms. Will conduct Auction Sales of Ileal Estate, Cattle, and i'anniiu; Stock wherever de ilred. Cash Keturns Promptly made after Sal e. Consignments respectfully solicited. Notary J'ublic for the State or Oregon. Commissioner of Deeds for Washington Territory. -j;ent for Dally and Weekly Oregonian. THE OREGON SHORT LINE. 1 l'TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST ; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST TO CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK, And All Points East. Kates S.::( to $10.25 Hit Cheapest to Council AND OTHER POINTS. I'alure anil C-'miurant S!?tninic Cai-H hauled 011 Kxpresti TraiuM Kxeluylvely wlthont Chause. l'ullniaia KOhiK ei JHAKti! FKKK OF C K.A.XOYES. W. Ii. GAvRKETSOAT. Agent. Astoria. Asst. Agt.t Astoria. B. CAIWI'BELT., Cenerat Af?eat, No, 1, Washington street. Portland, Oregon. MacDon y 111 Art1 now Prepared to Show a Large Assortment in Everv Which will lie Sold at ower Fores than al any Other House IN THE CITY. The Leading Clothing, Hat, and Gents-' Furnishing Store OP ASCTBtft- G3 New Dress Goods, New Suitings, New Wraps, New Trimmings, New Underwear, New Gloves, New Flannels, Etc., Etc. one of the ' Dry &oofls and Filled With Dispatch. THOS. MAIRS, (Late Cutter wltti M. I). Kant.) A Good Fit Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. I'ants, from S3 up. Suits from $30 up. Shop opposite C. II. Cooper's. CMiii FasUouablB Tailor Huffs, Omaha, Kansas Giiv, Mclntos -03F-