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ASTORIA. OREGON:
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20. 1SSG
The Knights of Labor now num
ber three million. The last presi
dential election was decided by
the votes of 521 men.
It begins to look as though
Postmaster Vilas has the idea that
the postoflice department of this
government is run for profit.
Ax injunction suit brought in
Portland to have the registry law
declared unconstitutional, "was
dismissed by Judge Stearns who
decided there was no equity in the
complaint presented. The case
will be appealed to the supreme
court forthwith.
Tin; Tacoma fiedger directs at
tention to the fact that the pro
posed removal of the duty on coal
if successful would bring the Brit
ish Columbia coal into competition
with the "Washington territory
coal to the probable extinction of
the business of mining the latter.
Great Britain- has expended
nearly 90,000,000 in permanent
fortifications of new type in the
last twent- years. France has de
voted nearty as much to the same
object, while Germany, with a
shorter coast line than Massachu
setts and having only six or seven
important harbors, to defend, has
planted $47,000,000 in her new
system of coast defense since the
close of the Franco-German war.
Eager miners delving in the
jrold fields of New South "Wales
years ago discovered tin ores, but
in the search for the yellow metal
the baser metal was neglected.
The mistake, however, has been
discovered, and New South "Wales
has stepped to the front as the
chief source of the world's tin sup
ply. Thirty-five million dollars'
worth of the ore was exported last
year.
Astoria appears strangely dila
tory in moving in aid of Congress
man Hermann in his eflbrts in be
half of securing an appropriation
for continuance of improvement of
Columbia river bar. The road is
clear for those who wish to distin
guish themselves in such efforts,
and who viewed with jealous eye
thn r(Trrtc rC f file noinr in flf nocl
.,.,,,. .
in kindred directions. Lome gen -
, . , . .
tlemen, stir yourselves, the winter
is passing! "We stepped modestly
aside a 3ear ago to render any
jostling unnecessary. Or are you
simply content with reproving zeal
without emulating it.
Every minute of the day seven
ty human beings are brought into
existence and sixty-seven are re
moved, says a writer. The popu
lation of the world is steadily
increasing at the rate of three per
minute, of ,320 per day, more
than 1,500,000 per year. Just
think of the yearly increase of man
being equal to the entire popula
tion of the Pacific coast. "Where
do they all go? The home of the
human race, so far as we are able
to learn, was in Asia, and from
there all the nations have come.
The rapid increase of population
in the United States shows the
tendency of the race to sea' tor and
seek new fields.
There is a probability that the
Fitz-John Porter bill will be de
ieated in the senate, although it
passed that body two years ago.
If every man who was in the sen
ate when the bill was up before,
votes now as he did then and
there is no doubt on this point
and SenatorsStanfordof California
and Mitchell of this state vote
against the bill, as they are ex-
pecieu to uo, me senate win De a
tie, and it takes a majority to pass.
These senators succeeded Demo
crats who voted for the bill. There
is some doubt, however, as to how
Stanford will vote. He talks
very frankly on the subject
and s&ys that in his own mind
he is very strongly of the opin
ion that Porter ought not to be re
stored to the arm', but his esti
mate of the opinion of General
Grant amounts to reverence. He
says that he knew Grant intimate
ly for twenty years, and believes
that his judgment was almost in
fallible. In a question of this
kind he should not vote against
the opinion of Grant without se
rious reflection, and he proposes
to study the matter thoroughly.
-Comparatively
few states are
represented in the senate by citi
zens born within their own bord
ers. New York gave Leland
Stanford to California, Teller to
Colorada, Conger to Michigan,
Van Wyclc to Nebraska, Dolph
to Oregon and Payne to Ohio.
Ohio gave Voorhee3 and Harrison.
to Indiana, Allison and "Wilson to
Iowa and Plumb to Kansas. Ken
tucky gave Cullom to Illinois,
Gibson to Louisiana, Vest to Mis
souri, Maxey to Texas and Call to
Florida. Massachusetts gave In
galls to Kansas and Evarts to
New York. Among the states
which send native born citizens to
the senate are Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, North Carolina, Penn
sylvania, South Carolina, Tennes
see, Vermont, Virginia, and "West
Virginia. Jones, of Florida, Fair
and Sewell are Irishmen; Beck is
a Scotchman, and Jones, of Neva
da, is a "Welshman. Nevada is
the only state represented by two
aliens, namely, Jones, born in
Wales, and Fair born in Ireland.
The second and concluding vol
ume ol Blaine's "Twenty Years of
Congress" has been published. It
embraces the period between
Johnson's installation as president
and Garfield's election. The ear
lier chapters are occupied mainly
with the reconstruction problem,
the contest between the president
and congress, and the impeach
ment trial. Grant's eight years of
administration are discussed in
a generous and catholic spirit, and
the closing chapters deal with the
current questions of political dis
cussion. In closing Blaine says:
"The national government has in
these twenty years proved its
strength in war and its conserva
tism in peace. No government of
modern times has encountered
dangers that beset the United
States, or achieved the triumphs
wherewith the nation is now
crowned. The assassination of
' two presidents, one inaugurated at
),,.., A .
i the beginning, the other at the
I , " . . , ...
close of this period, while a cause
of profound national grief reflects
no dishonor upon popular govern
ment. Neither crime had its or
igin in political institutions or its
growth in the social organization
of the country. Both crimes re
ceived the execration of all parties
and all sections. In the universal
sorrow which they inspired, in the
majestic supremacy of the law
which they failed to disturb, may
be read the strongest proof of the
government which is founded up
on rights fortified by intelligence
and inwrought with vittttes of the
people."
DIED.
In Oaklaud, Cal., Feby.25tb, David L.
Beck, of the firm of D. L. Beck & Sons.
NEW TO-DAY.
Thursday and Friday, March 4, 5.
Engagement Extraordinary!
Of the Famous
THOMPSON OPERA COMPANY!
"Who have been engaged at an enormous
expense to produce the celebrated
operas of The Mikado and
Bessar stadeat.
Thursday Evening, March 4th,
Gilbert & Sullivan's Latest Opera
THE MIKADO!
As played by the Thompson Opera Co. 250
times in the Principal Theaters of America
with the following Cast of Characters :
Tho Mikftdo of Japan Mr. W. Gillow
Kanki Poo, bis son disguised as a
wandering minstrel and in lore
with Vum-Yum Mr. Phil. 8ranson
Ko-Ko. Lord High Executioner
of Titinu Mr. A. W, F. MaeCollin
Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything
Klse Mr. Willet Hearnan
Pish -Toth.a -Noble Lord Mr. J.rCMnrrar
Jjee Ban, the stage of Titipa Mr. Wiesner
i.o-X,im") Three sistors J ....Miss Franc Hall
Pitti bing... I Wards of ' ...Miss Bebe Vining
cii-""...-) o.o-mm i..inssiay uranson
Kattsna, an elderly ladj in lore
vnth an-kUPoo.. Miss Carrie Godfrey
Chores of Schoolgirls. Nobles, Guards and
Coolies.
Friday Evening, March 5tb,
BEGGAR STUDENT !
Reserved Seats, to all parts of the House.
51.00; Gallery Ml cents. Box office for the
sale of seats will be open on Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, at the usual place, the New
York Novelty Store.
N.B. First come, first served.
Ross
Opera
House
TEA! TEA! TEA!
FINK TEA.
The Ladies' Committee of the Y. M. C. A.
will give a Grand
TEJL PARTY!
For 25 Cents,
Friday Evening Sext, From G To S,
After which
.A. FESTIVAL !
Will toe Glveu, of
Great Literary and Social Merit.
Winding Up with
ICE CREAM and CAKE!
Young Ladies especially requested touring
in the Young Men.
At the New Y. M. C. A. Hall,
Friday Evening, February 26th.
GILBERT QHRISTIANSEH,
General Blacksmitliiag.
Horse Shoeing a Specialty,
Shop in Rear of Aug. Danielson's Saloon.
2AU Work Guaranteed,,
White Lily
FLOUR!
Best on Ms MarM
FRANK L. PARKER,
Sole Agent.
To Strip Masters and Ship Owners!
W.H.DYER &C0.,
STEVEDORES AND RIGGERS
San Francisco, Portland and Astoria.
Portland Office - - 1G .North Front Street.
The attention of ship masters and owners
is directed to our superior facilities and low
rates for loading and unloading vessels.
Offlcc at F. C. Holdea's.
For Rent.
rflHE BUILDING KNOWN AS MUSIC
L Hall, lorrnerly occupied by Itobt. Will
gren. Fully furnished and ready for business.
Also the building formerly occupied by
Jeff s restaurant, where Jeff made his fort
une. Both building? are in the best business lo
cation in the city. A good chance for the
right man
For particulars apply to
UA&
ASPEHBALTES,
uermanu saloon.
Notice to Cannerymen.
WE ARE AGENTS FOR HENDERSON &
Withers for the sale of their charcoal
and can furnish any amount desired, rlease
call and see us before purchaslngeLcewhere.
BOZOKTII & .IOI1KS.
Notice.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
"Crystal Palace" are 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.
film Ca As
G-"3rACT.A.pXTT:&X 2
IS SOW OPEN' TO MEMBERS
Each Week Day and Evening as Follows :
Younc3Ien; Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday evenings.
Both under 18 ; Monday, Wednesday and
Fridav evenings.
Ladles; Saturday afternoons.
-Memuersnip xicKets anu Keys can ue nau
from any of the officers.
MANAGING COMMITTEE.
JOHN FUSSELL,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
Whips, Brushes, Curry Combs, Etc.
NONE BUT BEST STOCK USED.
Prices to Suit thoTImes.
Shop on Chenamus street, next door to J.
A. Montgomery's, Astoria, Oregon,
Notice.
REGULAR MEETING CO. H, AT ARMO
ry, Ihursday evening. February' 25th.
All members are requested to be present,
those not present will be dropped from the
roll.
C. W. FULTON,
Capt.
F. E. SHUTE, Secy,
Offick of the Light-House 1
inspector, thikteejfth dlstkict. v
Portland, Oreg., February 20th, 18S6, 1
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
at 12 o'clock, on Saturday, the 20tu
day-of March, 1885, at Astoria, Ore?., the
old light-house steamer. Shubrtck. 1 ull in
formation as to dimensions of steamer, tenns
of sale can be obtained on application to
tlusofllce. The right is reserved to reject
anv or all bid?.
URIEL SEBREE.
Lieut. U. S. N.,
Light-House Inspector.
Six Men Wanted.
mO DO DYKING ON MY PLACE ON
JL Young's bay. 2W miles from Astoria.
a aay anu uoaru.
FRED KROSKL.
Hotel for Rent.
fTtHE HOUSE NOW KNOWN AS TnE
JL Germania Hotel is for rent. House is
48x73 ; three stories ; 43 rooms ; near the O.
R. & N. Co.'d dock. Possession will be given
immediately.
H. B. PARKER.
Notice.
TVJErTHER 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, rcroraer
BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS.
G. W. LOUNSBERRY. Secy.
Astoria, Feb. 15th, 18S5.
Notice.
mo THE
TAXPAYERS OF SCHOOL
A District No. l.
I herebv announce mv-
self as a candidate for the office of Clerk of
said district for the ensuing year.
J. 5. HUSTLER.
Astoria, Feby. 18tb, 188(1.
Rooms to Rent.
TN SUITES OF THREE; SUITABLE FOR
jl uouse-Keeping : conveniently locate
house-keeping: conveniently lecated:
ior irom 3 io jv, w
vater included.
?d. Apply
WELCH,
D.H.-
Ovir Foard & Stokes.
Do You
That You have the Jiesl Chance
you ever had to get something that
you would really like to have for
less than what it cost to bring it
here?
At the Crystal Palace is now of
fered for sale the Entire Stock at
lower figures than you could buy
the goods at icholesale from the
importers.
2'his is a fact. It is something
that you can easily ptrove by com
ing and seeing for yourself.
There is no sham or make be
lieve about this thing. It is a
bona fide Sacrifice Sale.
The idea is to realize cash from
th c slock as fast as jwssible. Th e
best way xce knoic of is to put the
goods way clown.
Just think of Holler Skates for
sixty-Jive cents a pair! Of ninety
dollar Watches for sixty-five dol
lars! Of twe'nti dollar Gold
Chains for $12.50. Of Books
that are worth $2 selling for six
bits. Of Jive 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 vow
here better than any you may ever
have again.
3f7?CrystaI Palace has engaged
more salesmen and is determined
to exchange the large stock for
cash, hoicever 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!
JUST H3E30E3I-V353I
60 Rolls of Carpet of all Grades and in the Newest Shades,
Including
ffiopette
Body
AND ZKGrt.&X:3r.
Also a Large Stock of Linoleum, Oil Cloth,
AND FANCY WINDOW SHADES.
CH AS. HEILBORN.
R. Lemon & Co,,
Stevedores and Riggers,
PORTLAND and ASTORIA.
Portland Office No. 1G North Front St
EMPIRE STORE.
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
FANCY ODDS
W. T. PARKER,
Manager.
Know
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS,
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids Furnished :
uoniracc worn a specialty.
Mill and Office on the Old Site.
CARPETS!!
J lUHUiWM,
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSM1TMNG,
&t Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass
and Court Streets.
Ship and Cannery work, Horseshoeinp.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
spiaranteed.
Rm.w
Tarr
D. L. BE
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FAMILY GHOOERIES
- ZDO'ijO- -
Cannery i Fishermen's Supplies
Choice Teas
Java and C. R. 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 Cash. Prices.
DRAIEK IX
Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Liine, Brici, Cement, Sand aid Plaster
Wood Delivered to Order. Drajing, Teaialn? and Express Easiness.
TER apply to the Captain, or to
TOISIKr JSL.. montgome
DEALER iy
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods
AQENT FOR
:UAGEE STOVES AN RAIW3ES, THE BEST L THEMABKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasonable Terms.
ClienaiHus Street, Next to C Lu Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregon.
THE OREGON SHORT LINE.
11 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST
TO
CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK,
And All Points East.
Rates $8.0 o $10.25 the Cheapest to
Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City,
AND OTHER POINTS.
Pullman Palace auil Emigrant Sleeping Car 8 hauled on Express
Trains Exclusively without Change.
If you are going east write for Rates. Mars Time Tables, Guides and Full Information.
FREE OF CHARGE.
E.A.3TOYES. Yl I,. GARRETSOX.
Agent, Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria.
15. CAMPBELL,
General Agent, No, l, Washington street. Portland, Oregon.
HAVE YOU
Anything to Sell?
IN TnE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junjc of Any Sort,
FOii & 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 POAED& STOKES.
Headquarters at building, east end
Water Street.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
HARD! ABE, IRON, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
T1X3L AND Copper.
Virginia Ciffar anfl Toljacco Store
J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East of OIney.
Fine Cigars, Tobiccos and Smokeri Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Sates.
FRUITS, CANDIS,NOTION8.&c.
SONS:
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.
STIL13IER
CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parher,Master.
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR
H. B. PARKKK.
-sr,
L. K. G. SMITH,
-Dealer In-
Cipro and. Totoco
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Flaying Cards, Etc,
Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers,
at San Francisco rates.
THEO. BRACKER,
Manager.
Chenamus Streets
WM. LOEB & CO.,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS GOODS!
The Trade Supplied
AT LOWEST 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 M. D. Kant.)
le
A Good Fit Guaranteed.
CHAEGES MODERATE.
Fants, from S3 up. Sult3 from $30 up.
Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's.
FashionaD
Tailor