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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1886)
(?) tSftc gmtg Ijtstovtan. ASTORIA. OREGON: WEDNESDAY... .FEDRIAKY24.188C THE ASTORIA METHOD. Mi t ii is being said regarding the Seattle method, the Tacoma method, the Oregon City method. Permit us to commend as a profit able example "the Astoria meth od." It is the American method. It is one of sense, of arbitration, of recognition of existing facts, of harmony and good order. It is a proclamation, to those who care to read, that Astoria is abundantly able to take care of herself, and whatever dirty linen ma' need laundrying, the detergent process will be a private one. At the beginning of this agitation the peculiar position occupied by Astoria turned all eyes this way. This community was more inter ested than any on the coast, not excepting San Francisco. The thousands of Chinese that, congre gate here made the matter assume more importance than at any other point, and what was a pic nic at Tacoma or Seattle with their few hundred heathen would be a widespread havoc here. In the popular recognition of this fact lay our remedy. It was seen that while immediate expulsion of the Chinese would paralyze the chief manufacturing industry of Oregon, to allow things to go on as they had been going was impossible. There were not wanting those who would be glad to have seen harm befall Astoria. There is something not wholly repugnant to the private mind in the misfor tunes of even a friend; it sets off by contrast the good luck or skill of the non-sufferer who gratulates himself on his immunity. Still more does this feeling prevail in the minds of the jealouslyinclined. The sneers of Portland, the ill-disguised anxiety of Seattle and Ta coma to get stirring news from Astoria, that our excesses might mitigate the memory of their mis deeds, were ineffectual. Astorians were not groins; to lose their heads over the matter, nor be goaded into actions that in their quieter moments they would regret. "Wise counsels prevailed and in a spirit of compromise those who en tertained different views on the sub- ject, inauenced by self interest wiii-jn inuirccuy lniiuences an . , ..i , , - At Reasonable Rates, actions, met and settled harmoni ously on what should be done. cive us avCa" a,nd JudS 'or J Yourselves. The result is that the wheels of THa BR0EMSER business revolve and Tin: Astori j Proprietor. an is pleased to be able to say that no trouble need be looked for in Astoria. Sensational news-gatherers must look else where for items to make their pa pers sell. "We are all too busy down here to stop to furnish mate rial for our neighbors to sympa thize over with us. It is alwaj-s easier to pitj- than it is to admire, and while it would be easier for our dear friends in Portland to say they deeply regretted to hear the sad news of trouble in Astoria. ot in their souls they must concede ad- rntr&tiorrto Astoria lor the inuinnii ... .... .. . i of good order and common sense. Comment on the action pub lished yesterday will be general in the newspaper offices ol the north west. The sapient Ongonian will probably conceal its chagrin at the peaceful turn affairs have taken by saying, "Oh yes, 'ou have temporarily bridged over, but when September 1st arrives, what are you going to do then? You'll have to drive the Chinese out then because they won't go without being driven." That'll be all right. Tt will be time enough to cross the next bridge when we get there. The Chinese are going. They will go. There won't be as many here next June as there are now. There won't be be as many in August as in June. Whatever pressure will be brought to bear to insure or occasion their departure will be done legally and no one can say with truth that the Chinese were forced to leave As toria. But they will go all the same. Tu Astobian is well aware of the folly of "shouting before you are out of the woods' But the worst of the journey lies behind. There may be trouble next sum mer when that reckless crowd, the mention of which so pleased the Oregon ian last week, will flock in on us from below. The advantage we now possess is that there is no mutual dissension; we present a united front, and in case trouble from that alien class should arise, we in Astoria, canncrs, Knights of Labor, citizens and residents will be fully able to cope with it. It has been met and subdued under less favorable circumstances, and it can again. In the meantime let it be borne in mind that Astoria is very busy, fairly prosperous, with every prospect of a good season and a profitable one, and the heft of the population down this way are enjoying good health. HORN'. In Astoria, February 23, 18SG, to the wife of F. W. Newell, a son. NEW TO-DAY. TEA! TEA! TEA! PINK TEA. The Ladies' Committee ol the Y. M. C. A. will give a Grand TEA FJLR.T1TI Friday Evening Xext, From 5 To 7, After which Will be Given, of Great Literary and Social Merit. Winding Up with ICE CREAM and CAKE! Youiik Ladies especially requested to bring in the ioungMen. At the New Y. M. C. A. Hall, Friday Evening. February 26th. JOHN FTJSSELL, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Bru&bes, Currj Combs, Etc. NONE BUT BEST STOCK USED. Prices to Suit theTimes. Shop on Chenamus street, next door to J. A. Montgomery's, Astoria, Oregon, Notice. REGULAR MEETING CO. II. AT ARMO ry, Thursday evening. February 23th. All members are requested to be present, those not present will he dropped from the roll. C. W. FULTON, ('apt. F. E. SHUTE, Secy. The New Model Restaurant i Oyster House, Is N'ovr Open and Ready for Busiues Opposite the Crystal Palace, Where we will he Pleased to Serve our customers Day and Night, AUG. DANIELSON. SAMPLE ROOMS, Coiner ot Water and "West Ninth Streets. Choice Liquors and Cigars ! Every Attention to the Comforr of ratrons. Office of the Lioirr-HousE ) Ixspectok, Thirteenth Disthict. y Portland, Oreg., February 20th, 18SC. 1 W JJiL.I5KSUL.LJ AT I'UliLLU AUUUUIt, at 12 o'clock, on Saturday, the 20th day of Starch. 1880, at Astoria, Greg., the old light-house steamer. Shubricl:. Full in formation as to dimensions of steamer, terms of sale., can be obtained on application to mis oince. lucrignt is rescrveu to reject ; anv or an oicw. Uriel sebkee. j.ieuu u. a. j., Light-House Inspector. Hotel for Rent. THE HOUSE NOW KNOWN AS THE Gcrmania Hotel is for rent. House Is 4sx75 ; three storias ; 43 rooms ; near the O. K. & N. Co.'s dock. Possession will bo given Immediately. II. B. PARKElt. Notice. NEITHER THE STATE OF OREGON OR the pilot boat Gov. Moody will be held responsible for any debts contracted against said pilot boat by any person without the consent of a majority of the board of pilot commissioners. Per order BOARD OF TILOT COMMISSIONERS. G. IV. LOUNSBERRY, Secy. Astoria, Feb. 15th, 1S33. Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL NOT be responsible for any bills contracted by any person without a written order from me. JOSEPH REDMOND, Astoria, Feb. 10, 18S5. New Varieties of Seed Potatoes. LATE BEAUTY OF HEBRON. WHITE Star. Very producUve, quality unsur passed. In earliness they are between early and late. One dollar per bushel. D. J. INGALLS. Chadwcll, Or. Money to Loan ON APPROVED SECURITY. COUNTY Orders bought. Applv at the office of F. D. WINTON. Notice. TO THE TAXPAYERS OF SCHOOL District No. l. I hereby announce my self as a candidate for the office of Clerk of said district for the ensuing year. J. 5. HUSTLER. Astoria, Feby.lStb.i8S6. GILBERT CHRISTIANSEN, General Blacksmith) ag. Horseshoeing a Specialty, Shop in Rear of Aus. Danielson's Saloon. 2A11 Work Guaranteed Jc White Lily FLOUR! Best on fliis Market FRMK L. PARKER, Sole Agent. To Ship Masters and Shipowners! W.H.DYER &C0., STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS San Francisco, Tortland and Astoria. Portland Office - - 1C North Front Street. The attention of ship masters and owners w directed to our superior facilities and low rates for loading and unloading vessels. Office at K. C. Holden's. For Rent. 'tfUIE BUILDING KNOWN AS MUSIC a. Hall, formerly occupied by Robt. Will gren. Fully furnished and ready for business. Also the building formerly occupied by Jeft s restaurant, where Jeff made lilt foit une. Iloth building are in the be.t business lo cation in tho city. A good chance for the light man. For particulars apply to CASPE1U5ALTES. Gennauia Saloon. Sign Painting, Cilding, BannerSfOil Cloth Signs. SHOW CARDS. Fence Advertising, Price Marks, etc. G. E. LANE, Shop and office on Cass stieet : Tike IJros.' old stand. Annual School Meeting. -TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE legal voters of School District No. 9, Upper Astoria. Clatsop county, Oregon, that the annual school meeting of said district will be held at the school bouse in said dis trict, at the hour of 7 30 r. ji. on the first Mondav, being the 1st day of March A. D. 18SG. The above meelinz is called for the nur- pose of electing one director to serve for three years, and one clerk to serve one year, and for the transaction of such other busi ness as may properly come before the meet ing. MRS. MARY LEINENWEBER, District Clerk. Astoria, February 17, 18SC. Notice to Cannerymen. WE ARE AGENTS FOR HENDERSON & Withers for the sale of their charcoal and can furnish any amount desired. Please call and see us before purchasing elsewhere. BOZORTH & JOHNS. Notice. PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE Crvstal Palace" are rea nested to set tle uieir accounts at once, as an accounts not settled within ten day-, will be placed in the hand: of an altornev for collection. Y. M. C. A. gtm::na.sitt:m: 2 IS XOH OPEX TO MEMBERS Each WeekDayandEveningasFollows : Young 3Ien ; Tuesdav, Thursday and Sat urday evenings. Uovh under IS ; Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. LadleH; Saturday afternoons. - Membership Tickets and Kevs can he had from any of the officers. MANAGING COMMITTEE. 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 and Promptly Attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed As to Style, Quality and Prices. Mill and Office cor. Tolk and Concomly Sis., ASTORIA, OREGON. Address HOIST &. CO. Ofkicka. A. Q.M., J Fort Caxbv. W. T.. Feb. 21, 18SG. f 8EA1.ED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE, with copies of this advertisement at tached will be opened at this office in the presence of bidders at 9 :3J o'clock a. m., March 30th, 1S86, for the construction or a hospital at this post in conronulty with mod ified plans and specifications for a two story hospital of twelve beds, as published hi Cir cular No. 10, Surgeon General's Office, U. S. A.. October ao, 1877, All the material to be of the bestquality the market affords. The lumber to be thorough ly seasoned, free from knots, sap or cracks, and delivered at this post properly piled and covered, to Insure proper condition when re quired for use. The construction to commence about the 1st of May and the building to be completed, ready for occupation by the COth of Septem ber. 18SC. Tlans, speciGcations and blank proposals can be obtained at this office. The right to reject any or all proposals Is reserved. Envelopes to be endorsed "Proposals for Hospital" and addressed to L. A. CHAMBERLIN, 1st L't 1st Artillery, A. A. Q. M. St. Charles Hotel, (European Plan.) C. W. KNOWLES - - - - Proprietor First Class ix Evkky Respect, Good Restaurant Connected with the House Fire-proof Brick Building. ISO Boom i. In the Center of the Oity. Cor. Front and Morrison st?., Portland, Ot Do You That You have the Best Chance you ever had to get something that you would really like to have for less than what it co3i to bring it here? At the Crystal Palace is note of fered for sale the Entire Stock at loicer figures than you could buy the goods at wholesale from the importers. This is a fact. It is something that you can easily prove by com ing and seeing for yourself. There is no sham or make be lieve about this thing. It is n bona fide Sacrifice Sale. The idea is to realize cash from th e stock as fast as possible. Th k best way we know of is to put the goods way doicn. Just think of Holler Skates for sixty-five cents a pair! Of ninety dollar Watches for sixty-five dol lars! Of tice'ntf dollar Gold Chains for $12.h(). Of Book that are worth $2 selling for six bits. Of five hundred different styles and varieties of goods that are marked down to such low fig ures that (f you ever had an idee of getting them the chance is now here belter than any yon may e?r have again. The Crystal Palace has engaged more salesmen and is determined to exchange the large stock for cash, however great lh sacrifice., as fast as possible. Tou are invited to come and see the goods and hear the prices asked for them. SHUTE & CO.,; FINE IMPORTED CIGARS, Yon ran rely on getting.-! Good Cigar AtShute&Co-s ..n ... --, v CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE, Opposite D. L. Deck &. Son's. CARPETS! CARPETS!! JUST StDE30JHI'VE333 60 Rolls of Carpet of all Grades and in the Newest Shades, Including Moouette Bofly Also a Large Stock of Linoleum, Oil Cloth, AND FANCY WINDOW SHADES. CH AS. HEILBORN. R. Lemon & Co., Stevedores and Kiggers, PORTLAND and ASTORIA. Fon.Tr.AXD Office No. 1C North Front St EMPIRE STORE. CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, DRY GOODS, sr W. T. PARKER, Manager. Know C. E. BAIN, j DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS, 3IonWill5S Window Frames, etc. " A Full Supply of Material. Bids Furnished : Contract Work a Specialty. " Mill and Office on the Old Site. Is. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, At Cept. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. rOODS Brusse Tapstries D. L Wholesale and .WID- & Choice Teas Java and C. E. 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 Oysters Plum Pudding Cox's Gelatine Orange Marmalade Goods Sold at Lowest Cask Prices. DRAIF.K IX Hay, Oats, anil Stp, Line, BM, Cement, Sani aai Tlaster Wood Delivered to Order. DraIiisr, Teainlu? ami Evprcs Business. TElt apply to the Captain, or to joaaciKr .. 2s:c3sr,s,cs-c2ii:3S5H."sz", DEALER I' Tin, Sheet Iron, ami Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods AOKCT FOIi ItlAGF.E STOVES AKD RAKGES, TIIE REST IX THE MARKET. Plumbing goods of all klnd3 on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On Reasonable Term?. ChcnaniuH Street, Next to C I- Parker's Store. Astoiio. Oreeon. THE OREGON SHORT LINE. 1 1 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST TO CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK, And All roints East. Rates SS.0 (o $10.25 tho Cheapest to Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City, AND OTIIEII POINTS. Pullman Palace auil Emigrant Sleeping Vhyh hauled on Express Trains KxcltiHivefc without i)hance. If von are going east write for Kate". Mai s. Time Table?. Guides and Full Information. FKEE OF CIIAltGK. RA.XOYES. W. Ii. GABRETSOK. Agent, Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria. B. CAMPBELL. General Agent, No, l. Washinuton street, Portland, Oregon. HAVE YOU il to Sell? IN TTIE MATTER OF Rags. Bottles, Old foetal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOABD k 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 FOABD & STOKES. Headquarters at building, east end Water Street. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer hi HARBIABE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEFT LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, Tin and Copper. VirffimaCiEar anfl Totacco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. Fine Clears, Tolaccos and Smokers Artlcles,- Sold at Lowest Market Rates. FRUITS, CANDIES,NOTIONS,&c. Anyl SONS: Retail Dealers in uppiie India Currie Powder Boston Saked Beans Bahama Pine Apple London Layer Raisins Breakfast Gems Crushed Indian Germea Chow Chow Choice Dried Fruits Choice Fancy Crackers Salem Capitol Mills Flour Cove Mills Flour Dupee Hams Breakfast Bacon Goodwin Butter Etc. Etc. Etc. . STEADIER CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parher.Master. For TOWING, FKEIGHT orCHAK 11. Ii. PA11KKR. L. K. G. SMITH, Dealer In- Cigars ani Totaco Meerschaum and Briar Pipes, Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc, AVill sell to Retailers and Saloon Keeper at San Francisco rates. THEO. BRACKER, Manager. Chenamus Streer, WM. LOEB & CO., Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A Large Stock of FIRST CLASS GOODS! The Trade Supplied AT LOWEST MARKET ISATES. Al 1 orders filled promptly and accurately. Agents for First Class Foreign and Domestic Brands Haln Street, Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express officer. THOS. MAIRS, CLate Cutter with if. D. Kant.) ..1 ' i A Good Fit Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE, Pants, from 3 up. Suits from $30 up. Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's. Fasiiai Tailor 5 -