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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY
. .FEBRUARY 25. 1S3C
NOT ENTIRELY CHIMERICAL.
Sknatok SiiEirMAX has intro
duced a bill to carry out the idea
that Hinton llowen Helper has
o-iven his life to promote the
construction of a railway from
Alaska to Patagonia. Although
the scheme sounds and seems like
the dream of a lunatic, it is not
more impossible or improbable
than a transcontinental railway ap
peared when it was first proposed
by Thomas H. Benton and John
C. Fremont. Helper is spending
his entire time and income trying
to educate the public up to his
ideas, and divides his time between
the United States and the Argen
tine Republic, where he is now
spending the winter. The govern
ment of that Republic is now
building a railway northward into
Bolivia, and Mr. Helper sincerely
believes that within the life
of the present generation the
trarks will be joined to an exten
soin of the Mexican Central on the
Isthmus of Panama. The engin
eering difficulties are nowhere
greater than those already over
come in Colorado, and the devel
opment of the continents will ulti
mately make railway communica
tion imperative. It is understood
that Sherman will not ma;e any
effort to pass the bill he has intro
duced, but that he simply present
ed it to oblige an old friend. His
experience with Mr. Helper in the
past has not been such as to en
courage much intimacy in the fu
ture. If John Sherman had not
indorsed Helper's "Impending Cri
sis" (in 1859), he would have been
elected speaker of the house of
representatives.
A Connecticut man is usually
sharp at a bargain when he gives
his mind to it. A Waterbury
weekly newspaper made an invari
able rule to charge 2 cash down
for a year's subscription, and 2.25
when the subscriber was in arrears.
One subscriber was three weeks
behind when he went to renew
his subscription the other day.
He offered his two dollars and was
told that 62.23 was the price. "I'll
stop my paper,5 said the subsenber. I
"Here are thirteen cents I owe you j
for the three papers." After the '
papers.
editor had pocketed the thirteen
cents the subscriber handed out
the same two dollars and said he
guessed he'd subscribe for a year.
He saved just twelve cents hy the
operation. He is seventy-five vears
old.
Tiik Tacoma Ledger of the 23rd
sa3s: "A private telegram of
late date from Washington city
to a citizen of Tacoma brings the
important information that a new
governor for "Washington territory
has been selected and that his ap
pointment will soon be announced.
The name of the successful candi
date is not stated in the telegram,
nor does it appear whether h-- is
a resident of the territory or hails
from the northern or southern
states. The same telegram states
that a new survej-or-general also
has been chosen from among the
presumably numerous candidates,
but as to his name and otlnr inter
esting points we come to halt be
fore a wall of reticence as in the
case of the governor."
Talking to the itinerant politi
cians and the lookers for "soft
snaps," the Dakota Estelline Bell
gently states: "There is no open
ing here for any of these embr3
otic or ruined specimens of human-
itv outside of the cemeteries. If
the verdict of the community in
which you now live seems to be
that you have not enough ability
to throw stones at the chickens,
don't come out here where, owing
to excessive and exorbitant freight
charges, cartridges with which to
practice on you cost two cents
apiece."
On the 23rd the house passed a
bill forfeiting the immense land
grant of the Atlantic and Pacific
railway, a lapsed grant.
Concerning the report that the
Chinese government had made ar
rangements or was about to make
arrangements to return all Chinese
from this coast, the San Francisco
Chinese consul-general's secre
tary denies that any suoh proclam
ation has been issued. He says
that Chinese Consul Bee had made
arrangements with the steamship
companies to carry poor, sick and
unemployed Chinese back to China
for four trips at half rates. No
tices concerning this were sent
out, requesting Chinese to take ad
vantage of these cheap rates, and
these facts probably gave rise to
the first mentioned reports.
Senator Dolph said last Tues
day that he hoped to bring up his
bill for the admission of Washing
ton territory as soon as the Blair
education bill is disposed of. He
thinks the time is ripe for consid
eration of the measure. He is
confident the bill will pass the
senate. Feeling about the Seattle
riot has subsided, and is no longer
considered an obstacle to the pass
age of the bill.
Four thousand journeymen bak
ers work night and day making
bread for the city of New York.
A barrel of good flour makes from
270 to 2S0 5-cent loaves. Much
of the bakers' success depends on
the skillful mixing of different
kinds of flour. It is denied that
alum is extensively used to make
bread " white. Modern mill ma
chinery renders this quite unneces
sarv. The Chicago Tribune says: It
is unquestionable that the present
generation is leaving the farm in
large numbers and that the next
will leave in still greater, aud that
were it not for the accretion of
foreign agricultural labor our
farms would suffer very heavily.
Tiik members of the last New
York legislature were in clover.
One of them says: "When the
Broadway surface bill was up it
was boodle to vote against it,
boodle to vote for it, in fact it was
boodle in thirteen different styles
and more boodle if wanted."
The wages of farm hands in
Switzerland, exclusive of board and
lodging, average for males about
(?56.25 a year; for females, $20.50.
In the United States the wajres of
the farm haads including board
nia 1 vP9nr fr.im 2nn
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to 350 a year.
It is thought that the western
terminus of the Canadian Pacific
railway will be at Vancouver in
stead of Port Moody, and the for
mer place anticipates a "boom"
this spring.
It is significant of the extent to
which boycotting has been carried
in Ireland that a midwife declined
to attend the wife of a proscribed
man.
Fifteen years ago Joseph Arch
was a farm laborer supporting his
family on $4 weekly wages, and
he is now a member of parliament.
NEW TO-DAY.
Six Men Wanted.
TO DO DYKING ON MY PLACE ON
Younc's bay. 214 miles from Astoria.
a day ana ooara.
FJtED KROSEL.
TEA! TEA! TEA!
PINK TEA.
The Ladies' Committee of the S M. C. A.
will give a Grand
TEA PAETYI
For 23 Cents,
Friday Evening Next, From 0 To 8,
After which
"Will be Given, of
Creat Literary and Social Merit.
Winding Up with
ICE CREAM and CAKE!
Young Ladies especially requested to bring
in the Young Men.
At the New Y. H. C. A. Hall,
Friday Evening. February 26th.
Hotel for Rent.
THE HOUSE NOW KNOWN AS THE
Germaula Hotel is for rent. House is
48x75 : three stories ; 43 rooms ; near the 0.
It. & N. Co.'s dock. Possession will be given
immediately.
H. B. PARKER.
Notice.
NEITHER THE STATE OF OREGON OR
the pilot boat Gov. Moody will be held
responsible for any debts contracted against
wild nilot boat by any person without th
Lconsent of a majority of the board of pilot
commissioners. Per order
BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS.
G. W. LOUNSBERRY, Secy.
Astoria. Feb. lGth, 1865.
GILBERT CHRISTIANSEN,
General Blacksmith ag.
HorseShooing a Specialty,
Shop In Rear of Aug. Danlelson's Saloon.
gAU Work Guaranteed,.
White Lily
Best on Ms MarM
FRJM L. PARKER,
Sole Agent.
To Ship Masters and Shipowners!
W.H.DYER &CO.,
STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS
San Francisco, rortland and Astoria.
Portland Omce - - 16 Xortk Front Street.
The attention of shin masters and owners
u directed to our superior facilities and low
rates for loading and unloading vessels.
umce at is. u. iioiaen's.
For Rent.
THE BUILDING KNOWN AS MUSIC
Hall, lorraerly occupied liy Kobt. Will
gren. Fully furnished and ready for business.
Also the buildinir formerly occupied by
Jeff s restanrant, where Jeff made his fort
une.
Both buildings are in the best business lo
cation in the city. A good chance for the
right man.
For particulars applv to
Casper baltes.
Germanki Saloon.
Sign Painting,
Cilding, Banners, Oil Cloth Signs.
SHOW CARDS,
Fence Advertising, Price Marks, etc
C. E. LANE,
Shop and office on Cass street : Pike Bros.'
old stand.
Annual School Meeting.
NOTICE 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 house in said dis
trict, at the hour of 7 :30 r. m. on the first
Monuay, ueing me ist uay oi Jiarcn a. v.
1S8C.
The above meetinc is called for the nur-
pose of electing one director to serve for
tnree years, anu one cierK 10 serve one year,
and for the transaction of such other busi
ness as may properly come before the meet-
MRS. MARY LEINENWEBER,
District Clerk.
Astoria, February 17, 18S0.
Notice to Cannerymen.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR HENDERSON &
Withers for the sale of their charcoal
and cau furnish any amount desired. Please
call and see us before purchasing elsewhere.
BOZORTH & JOHNS.
Notice.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
"Crystal Palace" arc requested to set
tle their accounts at once, as all accounts not
settled within ten day-., will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
nrl Ga Am
IS SOW OPEN TO MEMBERS
Each Week Day and Evening as Follows ;
YouncMen ; Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday evenings.
Both under 18 ; Monday, Wednesday and
Friday evenlugs.
Ladien ; Saturday afternoons.
Membership Tickets and Keys can be 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. Polk aud Concomly Sts
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Address 1TOI.T & CO.
JOHN FUSSELL,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
Whips, Brushes, Curry 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 25th.
All members are requested to be present,
those not present will be dropped from the
roll.
C. W. FULTON,
F. E. SHUTE, Secy. ('ai)t
Office of the Light-House )
Inspector, thirteenth District. V
Portlaxd, Oeeg., February 20th. 18SG. j
nTLL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
TT at 12 o'clock, on Saturday, the 20th
day of March, I860, at Astoria, Oree., the
old light-house steamer. Shubrick. Full In
formation as to dimensions of steamer, terms
of sale., can be obtained on application to
this ofllce. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
URIEL SEBREE.
Lieut. U. S. N.,
Light-House Inspector.
Money to Loan
ON APPROVED SECURITY. COUNTY
Orders bought. Apply at the office of
F. B. W1WTON.
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Do You
That You have the Best Chance '
you ever had to get something that
you would really like to have for
less than wJiat it cost to bring it
here?
At the Crystal Palace is now of-
fered for sale the Entire Stoclc at
lower 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 u
bona fide Sacrifice Sale.
The idea is to realize cash from
the stock as fast as possible. ' The
best way we know of is to put the
goods way down.
Just think of Boiler Skates for
sixty five cents a pair! Of ninety
dollar "Watches for sixty-five dol
lars! Of twenty dollar Gold
Chains for $12.H0. Of Books
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 if you ever had an idea
of getting them the chance is now
here better than any you may ever
have again.
The Crystal Palace has engaged
more salesmen and is determined
to exchange the large stock for
cash, however great the sacrifice,
as fast as possible.
, You are invited to come and
see the goods and hear the prices
asked for them.
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
You can rely on getting a Good Cigar
AtShute&Co-'s
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite D. L. Beck & Son's.
CARPETS! CARPETS!!
JUST H.'EIOE3I-V3533D
60 Rolls of Carpet of all Grades and in the Newest Shades,
Including
Mnnilfittfi
Hnnv
Br
-j WJ ui"J J-UUMUIUM,
AND INGRAIN.
Also a Large Stock of Linoleum, Oil Cloth,
AND FANCY WINDOW SHADES.
CH AS. HEILBORN.
E,. Lemon & Co.,
Stevedores and Riggers,
PORTLAND and ASTORIA.
Portland Office No. ic North Front St
EMPIRE STORE.
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
FW
W. T. PARKER
Know
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS.
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids. Furnished
Contract Work a Specialty.
Mill and Ofllce on the Old Site.
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSM1THING,
A.t Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
Manager.
TaiMta
D. L. BE
Wholesale and
FAMILY GE
L3?irx-
Cannery Fishermen's Supplies
Choice Teas
Java and C. R. Coffee
Palace Drips
N. E. Maple Syrup
Choicejuanned Fruits
French Peas and Mushrooms
Pine Apple and Edam Cheese
Shrewsbury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned Shrimps
Deviled Crah
Spanish Queen Olives
Pickled Oysters
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash. Prices.
'.mwiiijjitaBB mjumxui pinh mj. Liw
DEAIEK IX
Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, Brie!, Cement, Sand anil Plaster
Wood Delirered to Order. Praying, Teamlnsr sr.il Express Business,
lSf-Mi B.I rail . a I , i
' ' mll ". ! i - .. i 4 V 1
TER apply to the Captain, or to
0"ODBC3Nr .. 3MO20",T,CS-O3V!!:DE3EL-Sr,
DEALKR W
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods'
AGENT FOR
DIAGEE STOVES AND ItAXGES, THE BEST IS TnEMABKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Cas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Seasonable Terms.
Chenamus Street, Next to C. 1u Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregon.
THE OREGON SHORT LINE,
1 1 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST ; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST
TO
CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK.
And All Points East.
Rates $S.:tO to $10.25 the Cheapest to
Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City,
AND OTHER TOINTS.
1'ullman Palace and Emigrant Sleeping: CarH hauled on Express
Trains Kxelu.slvely ivlthont Change.
If you arc coin? east write for Kates. Mars, Time Tables. Guides and Full Information.
FREE OF CHARGE.
E.A.XOTE.S, V.'. Ii. GARRETS ON.
Agent. Astoria. Assr. Agt., Astoria.
IK. CAISIl'BEIX.
General Agent, Xo, 1. Washington street. Portland, Oregon.
HAVE YOTT
in to S
IX THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old ftfetal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOAED & STOKES
Will give you the best price for it.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Belaying Fin to a Hawser ; from
Block to an Anchor.
You CarfGet what You Want
at FOAED & STOKES.
Headquarters at building, cast end
Water Street
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin AND CJoDea?-
VirffiniaCiffar anfl ToMgco Store
J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East or Olney.
Fine Cigars, Tobaceos and Smokers Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Bates. -FRUITS,
CANDIES, NOTIQNS,&c
Am
e
SONS:
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 Capitol Mills Flour
Cove Mills Flour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
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STEAMER
Kfi CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Par ker,M aster.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK
11. IS. PABKKK.
L. K. G. SMITH,
Dealer in-
Gipis and Macco
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Playing Cards, Etc,
Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers
at San Francisco rates.
THEO. BRACKEE,
Manager. Chenamus Street,
TO LOEB & CO.,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FiftST CLASS GOODS!
The Trade Supplied
AT J.O WIST MARKET RATES.
All orders filled promptly and accurately.
Agents for First Class
Foreign and Domestic Brands
Main Street,
Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express office.
THOS. MAIRS,
(Late Cutter with II. D. Kant.)
FaiOMMe Tailor
A Cood Fit Guaranteed.
CHAKGES MODERATE.
Pants, from $8 up. Suits from $30 up.
Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's.
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