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fthc gattg gistorian.
ASTORIA. OREGON:
JJI)N IISDAY F EimUAKY 3. 1SSG
Sixt i: October, 1SS3, Oregon is
shipping more wheat than California.
Ix the English markets wheat is
.lower now than at any time in the
last century.
The Nevada legislators gleeful
ly doscy the opening of the sena
torial contest in the Silver state.
The sack is in sight and official
virtue is;quoted high.
And so Queen Victoria, much
as she dislikes Gladstone, has been
obliged to send for the "grand old
man" to make a cabinet for Eng
land, lie is to-da-, virtually, king
of Great Britain, and rules that
country, not by descent, but by
prescriptive right of genius.
A max- who claims to know
Gould well says that his detectives
c '.t him more than all the clerks
in his New York offices. He nev-
r makes a lournev. even the
shortest nowadays without first
sending his scouts on ahead to dis
cover if any obstacles are likely to
he encountered.
Accokdixg to the Philadelphia
correspondent of the Times about
-40,000,000 S,000,000 is annu
ally .ent by the Irish in America
to their relatives in Ireland, prin
cipally at Christmas. This year
their united amount was sufficient
to affect the exchanges between
America and Europe.
Tin: Philadelphia Times insists
that "the editor of a newspaper
who i-; ready to accept public po
sition thereby confesses his unfit
ness for journalism.5" This is
probably true; and yet it furnishes
no reason why all editors should
resolutely decline such positions.
It frequently happens that a man
who persists in trying to be an
editor when nature never intended
him for a career of that kind,
might do fairly well as an attor
ne', for instance.
Tin: whaling fleet in Alaskan
waters last ear numbered forty
sailing vessels and eight steamers,
with a total tonnage of 14,2G2
tons. One hundred and twenty
six whales had been taken at latest
accounts. In the fishing 'business
n the north Pacific last summer,
fourteen trips were made from
San Francisco by twelve vessels,
aggregating 2,500 tons. The fish
taken in Alaskan waters numbered
922,000. The value of the catch
was about lo0,000. This indus
try lias been successfully prosecut
ed hince lSGi.
Tin: Daily Stockholder calls
attention to the fact that since the
agreement of 18S0 with the Pa
cific Mail Steamship company, the
amount paid as subsidy by the
Union aud Central Pacific loads
has been 7,030,000, an average
of about 1,250,000 yearly equal
to J2.10 per cent of the company's
stocks. During the same period
the company has paid dividends
equal to over 38 per cent of its
capital stock, or 1,750,000 in all.
The SlortchoMa' asks the ques ques
teon: "What would become of the
stock if the subsidy of $83,000 per
month was withdrawn?
TiiEiu: are two extremes in na
tional life liberalism and conserv
atism. There are times when a
nation feels the need of the one,
times when she leels the need of
the other. Therefore there will
always be the need of parties, and
there should always be the need.
It is the same with charaeinr.
There are times when it craves
richness, times when it needs
strength; and on every one rests
the responsibilit' ol preserving
the golden mean. Still, in prac
tice, this is difficult; it islike walk
ing a tight-rope. One is always
leaning to one side or the other,
balancing to preserve the equilibrium.
daughter on the part of her father.
The evidence is not all in, but from
what is telegraphed and said
it would appear as though
""Whackeen" was more sinned
against than sinning. The girl is
evidently destitute of moral prin
ciple, and her father has proved
his manly qualities on similar oc
casions in the past. Years ago
his divorced wife went around the
country lecturing and on every
occasion holding her former hus
band up to ridicule and scorn.
Yet when she lay friendless and
dying he sought her out and kindly
ministered to her last wants. Per
haps the Pacific coast newspapers
are a little too hard in slurring the
man who is head and shoulders
above most of the scribblers. Call
off your dogs.
The debt statement for Janu
ary, shows a reduction of 8,072,
553. Following is a recapitula
tion of the statement: Interest
bearing debt principal 1,200,
779,412; interest, S,283,939; to
tal, 1,2G9,0G3,351. Debt on
which interest has ceased since
maturity, principal and interest,
3,025,931; debt bearing no in
terest, 573,334,409; total debt,
1,S45,923,094. Total debt, less
available cash items, 1,514,472,
135. Net cash in treasury, 79,
G89,SG2. Decrease of debt during
the month, 8,072,553. Cash in
treasury, total available for reduc
tion of debt, 231,451,550. Re
served fund, held for redemption
of United States notes, acts of
January 14, 1S75, and July 12,
1S82, 100,000,000. Unavailable
for reduction, total, $29,545,041.
Certificates held as cash, 58,209,
470; net cash balance on hand,
79,GS9,8G2. Total cash in treas
ury, as shown by treasurer's gen
eral account, 49S,98G,832.
Special Notice!
This Week!
An Increased
Force of Clerks
-Will-
Be Engaged!
D. L. BECK
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FAMILY GROCERIES
J3L3NTJD
Cannery f Fishermen's Supplies
At The
al
Crystal P
Preparing for the
SACRIFICE SALE!
Of "Which
DUE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN.
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
DKALEU IX
Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Brici, Out, Ski and. Plaster
Wood Delivered to Order.
Drajin?, Teaming and Express Business.
STEA1UEIS
TF.H !' ?' I Captain, or to
CLARA PARKKR
Eben P. Parher,M aster.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK
II. It. PAKKKK.
French Peas and Mushrooms Crushed Indian
Pine Apple and Edam Cheese Germea
The New York
Novelty Store!
For the Next 30 Days
We will sell our Stock of Merchandise,
Novelties. Etc., at San Francisco coit, with
freiirht added. We propose to inaugurate a
general. .sweeping aud bona fide Clearance
Sale, our intention being to dispone of any
and everythiiigat present on baud, to make
room rorour .tw aiuuk. wiucu win arrive
about February 1st, 18S0.
Kemember that this Is no sham "Closing
Out Sale", but a
GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE!
The nublic are cordially Invited o call and
examine our goods and prices, and convince
themselves of the truth of our assertions.
NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE!
Opposite the Parker House,
Main Street Astoria. Oregon.
Shrewshury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned Shrimps
Deviled Crah
Spanish Queen Olives
Pickled Oysters
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Chow Chow
Choice Dried Fruits
Choice Fancy Crackers
Salem Flour
Forest Cove Flour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
3'OlEL'JSr .A.,
MOWTG-OMEHY,
DEALER I-
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods
-AGET FOR-
3IAEE STOVES AND RANGES, THE BEST Iff THE MAKKET .
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
" On Iteasocable Term.
Clieimraus Street, A'ext to C Lu Parker's store, AMtoria, Oregon.'
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices.
mqhoacvnmmmrMMtoaM'nfta&rm
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
You can rely on getting a (lood Cigar
AtShute&Co.'a
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite 1). I. Heck & Son's.
Boss
Opera
House
NEW TO-DAY.
Fisheries, 1886,
Ve have a new Mill, first class, with
heavy machinery to knit the
STRONG TRAPS and SEINES
Suited to the
Pacific Fisheries!
Also for the lighter kinds of Nets and Seines.
All kinds of Nets and Somes made to order.
Letters promptly answered. Prices Low.
Gloucester Net and Twine Co.,
S5 Commercial Street. Boston .
Notice.
VTE1THEH THE CAPTAIN NOR THE
1A owners of the Ftrifc of Dornoch, now
lying at the wharf, will be responsible for
any debts that may be contracted by the
crew.
D. MILLEIt,
Master.
Astoria, Feb. 2, 1SSG.
GO TO THE
Engagement Extraordinary!
One Night Only!
Thursday, Feb. 4, 1886.
The Leading Star Comedienne and Cali-
iornian favorite
ALICE HARRISON!
Supported by Her Own Great Company, in
iiii; iicn jiiiaitui i.iitiii iuiiu-uj
HOT WATER!
Beautiful Scenery, Gorgeous Costumes, Mar-
elous Mecnantcai jsuects, Etc. wonuer-
ful Revolving Carousals ltunning 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.
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS,
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply or Material. Bids Furnished :
Contract Work :i Specialty.
Mill and Offlce on the Old Site.
G. HANSEN
OF THE
DIAMOND PALACE!
Has .Just Received a Fine Stock of
CHRISM GOODS
Consisting of
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, .IE WELRY,
S1LYEK WARE, CLOCKS,
SPECTACLES, ETC.,
Which he offers at Bedrock Prices.
All Coods Warranted.
Mine is Jewelry Store and Known as Siish.
IN NEW QUARTERS!
Having Consolidated My Business with the
Astoria Furniture Co.,
I now oiler the I arrest and Most Complete Assortment or
Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth,
Window Shades, Pictures, Moulding, etc.,
At Portland Prices, and Invite a Call o f Everybody in "Want of Goods in My
Line, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect.
CHASi HEIIIiBORlHii
HE OREGON SHORT LINE.
11 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST
TO
CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK,
And All Points Fast.
Rates SS.20 to S10.S5 the Cheapest to
Council Bluffs, Omaha; Kansas City,
AM) OTHER l'OIXTS.
Pultruau Palnre and ICmixraiit Mleeplns Curs hauled on Express
Trains Kxeluslvelj- without Change.
If von are goine east write for Kates. Mat s, Time Tables, Guides and Full Information.
FIlrlE OF CHAIttiE.
K. A. XOYES. W. I. GABKET80N.
Agent. Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria.
u. CAMim?rx.
General ARent. No, 1. Washington street. Portland, Oregon.
K3gTSIWil,tlM!dJP3MB3BBBMMBWBWBBBWMBBMsW
The Same Great Company, Identical Scen
ery, Costumes and Eftects will be
Presented iu this City.
Secure Seats at the usual place, the New
York Novelty Store.
Astoria Wood. Yard
For
GOOD MEASURE
Low
-And
Four Foot Fir Wood ..$2.75 to 325 per cord.
Cut " " ...S3.25to$4.t( " "
Four Foot Vine Maple53.25 to $3.75 " "
Cut " " -S3.75toS4.5i) ' "
DELIVERED BY
LOEB & CO.,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS COODS!
The Trade Supplied
AT LOWEST MARKET KATES.
All orders tilled promptly and accurately.
Agents for First Class
Foreign and Domestic Brands
Slain Street,
Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express ofllee.
Considerable talk is going on
in tlie newspapers about the al
leged neglect of Joaquin Miller's
VirciniaCittar anfl Toliacco Store
J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
"Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney.
Fine Cigars, Totiiecos and Smokers Article!,
Sold at Lowest Market Rates.
FRUITS, CANDIES, NOTIONS.&C
DON'T FORGET
That
Gray's Pioneer Wood Yard
Sells and Delivers
Better Wood and Larger Cords
Than Anybody!
Four Foot Fir Wood S3 to S3.25 per Cord
Cut " " ...S3.50 to 54.00 "
Four Foot Vine Maple$3.50 to $3.75 " "
Cut " " $L25 to L50 " "
Ash aud Spruce Limbs according to Quality.
Money to Loan
fS APPROVED SECURITY. COUNTY
J Orders bought. Apply at the offlce
K, D. WINTOX.
Hardware ana Slip Chandlery
VAH DUSEH & CO.,
J. H. D. GRAY.
Wholesale and retail dealer in
GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
LIME, SAND AND CEMENT.
General Storage and Wha fagc on reason
able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria.
Oregon.
DEALERS 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,
I'alnts aud Oils, Groceries, etc.
County Orders.
T AM AUTHORIZED TO BUY
Orders.
COUNTY
R.R.SPEDDEN.
Notice.
SCHOOL TAXES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 9, Upper Astoria, are now due and
payable at the offlce of the undersigned,
WM. B. ADAIR,
Actg. School Clerk Dist.No. 9.
BUY IT! TRY IT!
Snow Flake Flour!
Rooms to Rent.
IN SUITES OF THREE: SUITABLE FOR
house-keeping: conveniently located;
iui uuwei tuiv, water inciuuea
AduIv
D. H. Vf ELCH.
Over Foard & Stokes
to
Astoria Planing Mill
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
Manufacturers of
Mouldings,
Sash Doors, .
Blinds, Rails,
Balusters,
Newel Posts,
Brackets.
Scroll and Turned Balustrades,
BOAT MATERIAL, ETC.,
Orders Solicited anil Promptly Attended to.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
As to Style, Quality and Prices.
Mill and Offlce cor. Polk and Concomly Sts
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Add rcss IIOI.T & CO.
Fishermen Attention!
Before Purchasing Klsculiere
EXAMINE
DUNBAR, IMASTER & GO.'S
Extra Strong;
Salmon Net Twine!
Made of Best Irish Flax.
Samples Furnished on Application. Ship
ments (iiiaraniceu fequni to hampies.
J.O.HANTHORN,
Astoiia, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast,
WYATT & THOMPSON.
KEEP
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A Full Stock of
Canned Fresh Mackerel,
Canned Fresh Codfish,
Canned Fresh Finnan I laddies
Canned Shrimps,
Canned Roast Ileef,
Canned Chicken,
Canned Pig's Feet,
Atmore's Plum Pudding,
At m ore's Mince Meat,
Epp's Cocoa.
Ground Chocolate,
A Fine Assortment of Canned Vegetables, etc
J- Cs, ROSS,
COUNTY CORONET.
HAVE YOU
inc to
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
toil
ei
FOARD
&
STOKES
TJsi.c3.3?ta,Tg i"ng.
First Class Hearse and Material
ox HAND.
Shop and Offlce on Main St.,
Restaurant.
above Pioneer
GOLD MEDAL, PARTS, 1878.
BAKER'S
SPECIAL NOTICE!
O. R. & N. CO.
URSION!
Tickets to Portland nml Return
For $2.50.
Good on any of the Company's boats
E. A. HOYES,
Agent.
EMPIRE
STORE
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
QDS.
W. T. PARKER
Manager.
Warranted absolutely pure
Cocoa, from wLlch the excess ol
Oil has been removed. It has three
iIme3tAestrenatAoiCoc(a.mlxcil
Svrlth Starch, ArrovrootorSugar,
i and is therefore far more econom-
ical, costing less than onecent c
1 cup. It is delicious, nouriahlnij,
(strengthening, easily digested,
land admirably adapted for inval
ids as well as for persons in health.
Sold by Grocers eferyirhere.
. BAKER & CO., Borcliestep, Hass.
Ill
KEEP WARM !
Great Reduction
IN PRICE OF GOAL!
Hamilton Scotcli Splint, per ton S 8.00
Seattle, Clean, per ton.. 7.00
Seattle, Average, per ton G00
Seattle, Screenings, per ton 4.00
Cumberland, per ton 1C.00
OREGON IMPROVEMENT CO.,
E. A. XOYEN,
Agent.
Astoria, January 1, 18S0.
Will give you the best price for If.
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
HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL,
iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
LEAD
SHEET LEAD STRIP
SHEET IRON.
TJba. AND Ooil3r.
L. K. G. SMITH,
Dealer In
CiprsaiiuTfltecco
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc,
Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers
at San Francisco rates.
THEO. BRACKER,
Manager. Chenamus Street,
The Best is the 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
LOS GATQS GANNED FRUIT,
Which has no Equal in the World.'
Table Peaches, Bartlett Pears,
Apricots, Black Berries.
Egg Plums, etc.,
AtScpercan.
Winslow's Corn, 15c per can. To
matoes, 10c. Fresh Honey In
Comb and Extracted.
Crystal Honey
Drips.
Symrna FIrs, Hickory Xnts, etc., etc.
At the Very Lowest Cash Price!
Reselved:
THAT 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 cannerymen of the Columbia
river to discharged any and all Chinamen
they may have employed in making nets,
where white labor can ue so well anoV supe
riorly substituted.
Cannerymen : We ask you to carefully
consider the proposition and seek white la
bor where it can be obtained reasonable.
. .I WILL
J5XEV .AHD
PArnmnAwaoBBi EASIER
J.C.TruIlinqer I Than any oth-
I er axe made.
I Hundreds of
.- X woodmen tes-
a tlfytoltssupe-
4v a rlority. It goes
jrafcw -J Deep and Xerer
SCIBBBBI Sticks. ,
x 5?i carnahan
jj(b Agents Aitoria.
..iii Price, $1.60.
THOS. MAIR&
(Late Cutter with M. D. Kant.)
FashionaWe
Tair
A Cood Fit Guaranteed.
CHAKGrES MODERATE.
Pants, from S3 up. Suits from $30 up.
Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's. y