?r-t -"5 -" "-r Z3J - Ji',$i$)Vglitprl!m-l-' ."-ZVaz'l- ' jfiS' -iT- ?hc gtottj gMtovmn AS folll A, UKLGOS: Tltl'KSfcAY. ...MAUCIl 1S.1&M1 Portlaud pava 9 cents a meal for feeding prisoners in the city jail. Yesterday's balmy air and sunshine was a pleasant contrast to the storm and gloom of the precediug days. The Ail 7a Mi Mart and Tam (fXhanlir went to sea yesterday: the barhgntine Portland came in The Or&jn sailed for San Francisco. Jas. Luper, of Eugene, has sued .Sam'l Meek for 10,000 which he thinks Sam'l outrht to nnv him for having asserted in February, 18S5, that Luner set fire to a warehouse. ! The Democials of Baker county are first in the field, having nomi nated a full county ticket last Tues day. Southern Oregon papers are publishing announcements from in tending candidates. The Iew York World almanac for SG is to hand. It is cram full of t-tatistics, fresh, valuable aud well ar ranged and comes handy. They charge two-bits for it. The World paid S 121.1 17.01 for white paper in S5. Tne Oregon Improvement Co. has offered miuer3 S3 a day to work in the Coal Creek mines, near Newcas tle. This would give employment to 133 men, but they refuse unless all who are there- some 144- are em ployed. At sunrise yesterday morning the hills across the river were white with snow and shining with inverted lips in the water. 33y noon they were green crowned again and in the afternoon the regnlar rainbow material was as beautiful as ever. Tho statement of a Portland daily journal that certain parlies in this oily blackmailed caunerymen, is be ing copied and commented on in San Francisco and elsewhere. The local assembly of Knights of Labor, against which the charge appears to be di rected, owes it to its members to make a public denial of the matter as Tar as that organization is concerned. rKUSO.NAIi. Carl Adler, who has been visiting friends in Baker City, has relumed to the city. Tom Fitch, who shares with Henry Edgerton of Sacramento, the honor of being the finest orator on the coast, - practicing law in Seattle. Mr. S. Sichel leaves for his home in Gdldendale, W. T., this morning, thus closing a pleasant six weeks' so journ in this city, during which time he has made many friends in business aud socially. A Now Buildiuc .T. C. Trulliuger is putting up a building on tho beach west of his mill office in which he "will place the en gine, boiler, dynamo, etc., of the elec tric light plant. He expects lo have the whole lemoved from its present position and the new machinery in place by the first or next month. In addition to the new engine and boiler Mr. Trailing r contemplates gelling another motor and an addi tional dynamo, the whole plant being intended to have sufficientcapacity to run sixty lights as he is confident of 1 aviug that many ultimately. The foundations of the new bnild iug are remarkably solid. For the bed of the engine he has a little chunk of timber sawed out -which is 20x3G inches; the "plank" weighs 0,000 pounds and there is plenty more of the same kind, any desired length. It Vi'a-J "One or T'otlicr. Au incident which illustrates one of the curious features of the '.swamp'' land operations in Oregon was related the other day by a gentle man from across the Cascades. A tract of land in Lake county which had been taken up under the swamp land laws was about to be located by settlers uuder the United States homestead laws. The '"swamp" land claimant, finding that the settlers were likely lo make good their claims should they bring the matter to a contest, concluded that the safest plan for him to pursue was to enter the tract as "desert" land, which he did. It was cither "swamp"' by rea son of being Sunder water, or else "desert" because there was not suffi cient moisture upon it to sustain veg etation. "One or t'other" filing he thought would catch it. -Tidings. For Kent, At a reasonable rate; the fine new build ing opposite KirehholTs bakery. In quire at this oflicc Bimcli cf Keys X.os(. With check and name attached. tr will please leave at this office. Fiml- Ciri Wanted. In a .small family ; must he good cook; no children in family. Inquire at this olnee. dte.sc 10 cent; r !Nmul. Fine Clalsop Cheese at Carnahan & Co.'s reduced to 10 cts per pound. Guar anteed to be of the very best. Bargains Cohen's. in .Jersey Jackets at I. Ladies' Cohen's. fine wear a '.specialty at I. Ulackmetuck," a lasting and fra grant perfume. Price 25 and r) cents. Hold by W. E. Dnent Conl. liny and Slr.'nr. Taconm Coal $G per ton, delivered. Choice Hay from Si) to $12 per ton. Cow Hav and Straw S7 to $10 per ton- For sale by J.II.D.Ukav. ForlSciir. The fine hall, 80x25, lately occupied as a gymnasium, next to Tcjepnone naioon. Apply to Jeff. See the fine stock of Slippers at 1. Cohen's. To the United States Restaurant for the bSt o-strs. Private rooms. TELEGEAPHIO. Ugly Ruruors Eearding the "Oregon." (Irnrml Xrns Item, fmin DiftVivnt Point-. PoktiiAKU. Mar. 17. The Irish cit izens of Portlaud celebrated St. Pat rick's daj' in fine style: there was a parade and an oratien: all passed off pleasantly. ax roiiY nraroiu New York, Mar. 17. The failure to find any trace of the schooner which is reported to have struck the Onaon has nronsed coneral suspicion. Hie general belief now prevails that me wrecK was causea oy eitner ayn amite or a torpedo. All lue passen gers agree that a loud report like the discharge of a cannon was heard just at the time of the accident. The offi cials also appear to wear a mysterious air. Many believe an explosive was placed there iu order to accomplish more deadly work thau it did. The Herald's interviews support the theory. why does nn do it? Washington; Mar. 17. It is stated that Gov. Murray's resignation from the Utah governorship is called for by the president himself who direct ed Secretary Lamar to demand it. It is understood that the president intends lo make a number of changes in the administration of Utah affairs. There will probably be several chang es in the Utah commission. PAKNEMj indisposed. London, Mar. 17. Parnell was iu his place in the house of commons to-day, but was not well. He was not able to attend the National League banquet in honor of St. Pat rick's day. A ItOYAIi IIEZIU The Princess Louise Marguerite, daughter of Princo Frederick Charles of Prussia, and wife of the duke of Counaught, gave birth to a daughter to-day. OKANOE AND GUEEN. Pittsburg, Mar. 17.- In the Hiber nian parade to-day orange and green banners were earned as symbolic of unity in Ireland. Fifteen hundred were in line, and the bc-l or order prevailed. A NEW YORK PARADE. New York, Mar. 17. Ten thou sand Irishmen paraded to-day. DESTROYED HER IjAST hope of skat ing. Buffalo, Mar. 17. Laura Miller, aged nineteen, hung herself to-day because her parents forbade her go ing to the skating rink. SCHOOL EXERCISES. Editor Asterian: The entertainment which closed the school term in District No. 12, on the evening of March G, consisted of songs, recitations, colloquies, a nu morous dialogue, the readiug of tho paper, "The Sunset ftews, ably edit ed and well read by Misses Carrie Bartoldes and Nellie Busey. Burtie Sale, as the old fashioned school master preparing his unruly pupils for a visit from the dreaded commit tee man, brought down the house. The crowning feature of the pro gramme, however, was the collcquy of the Seasens: Spring, personated by Jennie Busey, Summer, by Katie Christians, Autumn, Nellie Busey, Winter, Carrie Bartoldes, and the yecr by Mary Btrloldes. Each sea son was designated by n gilt badge and an appropriate wreath, and in suitable sonnets presented the year with fruit flowers and grain, and re ceived in return by a wave of the magic wand the power to bless man kind; they made a beautiful tableau. Taken altogether it was a delight ful occasion and one that will long be remembered with pride and pleas ure by the citizens of Young and Walluski school district. In closing tho teacher, Mrs. Busey, awarded to each pupil beautiful floral cards as prizes in scholarship and de portment. The two special prizes were gained by Miss Carrie Bar toldes, best writiug-book, and Trvin .Tcfiers, best in rapid additiou. To Houiclc'ior.s. Attention is called to our advert is nient in another column giving a par tial list of the goods to be found in our stocic. we aim to carry tne best assort ment to be found iu Astoria, and cash or short time bu3ers will find it to their ad vantage to make their purchases lrom us. Goods delivered tree of charge to any part of the city. D. L. Beck & Sons. All tho patent medicines advertised iu this paper, together with the choicest nerlumerv. and toilet articles, etc- can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. V. Conn's uruc store, opposuo ucutpnt hctel, Astoria. Croup. Whooping Cough and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by W. IS. Dement. Parties wishing spars or piling of any size or length can be supplied by leav ing orders with .J. II. D. Gray. New goods ! New goods ! At the As toria tailor's Thos. Mau:. GenVs furnishing goeds: a fine stock of clothing, has, etc., at I. Cohen's. Crow. The Leading Photographer, guarantees as good work as can be had In the state. Pictures taken in any kind of weatlser with the Instantaneous Procoss. Goods at your own prices at the Crys tal Palace. House to Rout, Inquire of I. W. Case. Shilolfs Cough ana Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by"W. R. De ment ForsUfcat Fitting Boot Dr Shoe, go to P. J. Goodmans, on Che nanius street, next door to I. W. Case. All goods of the best make aud guaran teed quality. A full stock; new goods constantly arriving, Custom work. SAN FRANCISCO SAL5ION REPORT. An almost unprecedented movement in salmon has occurred recently, un precedented at least at this timej of the year. A few weeks since, when certain interested parties iuNe.v York attempted to break tho market by re porting excessive stocks in Great Britain, it was predicted, on the part of tho "bear' interest, that prices for this commodity would rule very low this season. Iu February, a few transactions were reported in futures at low figures, and the market exhib ited no life iu any direction. Only low prices induced buyers to take hold. At the close of that month tho market began to show signs of im provement, which feature has contin ued to the present date. Recently one order for English accsunt has taken 60,000 cases Columbia river fish, comprising three choice brands at prices, respectively, $1.10, $1.12 aud S1.15, L o." b. river. In addition to this, other important transactions have occurred that make the aggre gate sales for English account about 153,000 cases, at an average price of about S1.10 per dozen, f. o. b. This, it must be .admitted, indicates some confidence on the part of buyers, particularly as the purchasers of this salmon are in position to be well informed as to the statistical position of English markets. Spot quotations in Great Britain aru now 22sS2G3 per case, accordiug to brands, and stocks are reported well concentrated. This, and the fact that the large con sumption of salmon in England oc curs during the months of May, .Tune, July and August, for well known reasons, gives a strong tone to the market, and lends holders to believe high prices will prevail dur ing the next six months at least. The large purchases that have al ready been made will, no doubt, tend to prevent a break in prices later in the season. The packs that ported as sold are as follews: Packers. Fisherman's Packing Co Devlin & Co White Star Packiuj; Co are re- Cases. .. ir.,000 20,003 15.000 Badollet i Uo 10,000 Oceau CcnniuK Co 10,000 Scnudmuvinu Fisherman Co l.r,000 Aberdeen Packing Co 20,000 McGowen&Sou l.",003 Columbia Packing Co IS, 000 Thistle Packing Co 10,000 Pillar Rock Packing Co 10,000 Total Columbia river l"i,000 All of these packs are now owned by English buyers, and.some of them have been purchased at 1.15 per doz en, which is the extreme figure paid for the season. Transactions have also been made iu Sacramento river salmon, at prices ranging $1.12itfj. S 1.15 per dozen, f. o. b. This is "an anomalous condition of the market, as Sacramento fish heretofore has not generally ruled as high as Columbia river packs. That it rules higher this seasou is accounted for on the ground that Sacramento river salmon will be ready for shipment forty-five to sixty days earlier thau that packed on the Columbia, which, iu face of the prospect of a bare market, is an important consideration. Recently the Australian market has been drained by re-shipment uuder strong demand, aud prices there have been materially enhanced. Orders are reported from that market for early shipment at a limit of $1.20 per dozen here. The condition of the Australian markets, low freight rates to Liverpool, small stocks in all domestic markets and prospects of good prices for salmon ' here, make Sacramento river salmoa very desirable, even more desirable early in the season than Columbia ' river fish. Present indications point to a good market throughout the sen-; son. But giviug buyers the benefit ' of the contingency of a large pack, it is not easy to see how lower prices ' are to be secured before August,! even if the market reacts at all this ! year. English buyers have strong! friends here, who aro likely to enter the market whenever prices reach a certain figure, aud who probablv will thus protect their present purchases. nr f i,i ?. ;,Vnnni,B i,i . ! w.. v. MU "" !2r "'- !V . iJil" " may mention A. Lusk & Co. s "Bear brand at Sl.lo, and A. Booth & Co.'s "Seal" at S1.12,. We are informed that G. W. Hume has declined a firm offer of S1.17J2, less 1 per cent., for his Benicia and Carquinez packs. It is also stated that W. B. Bradford, of the Sacramento Biver Packing com pany, has refused a net figure of brands of Sacramento 'river fish for i xrn k,ji 4i, i. .. .. the season. We submit that this shows a strong condition of the mar ket. With sales of lgO.000 to 190,000 cases at this date, n light stock in English, Australian and eastern mar kets, and with no carry-over stock on this coast, the out look for the seasou for canners is an encouraging one. It has been reported that large prep aration is being made on the Colum bia nver. This is reported each sea son. It is no doubt true that large perchases of twine have been made, but it must be remembered that few, if any, new nets were provided last season. Good authorities claim that there will be no more boats out this year than in 18S5. Canners pack all they can every season, and there is no reason to suppose this year will prove an exception to the rule. No season for many years has opened as auspi ciously for the canning interest, and whatever the pack may be, there is reason to believe good prices will prevail. SL F. Orocer and Country Merchant. Ml Keynote to Health. Health is wealth. Wealth means in dependence. The keynote is Dr. Uosnn kos Cough and Lung sT"P. 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.O0. Samples free. Sold by J. W. Conn. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Rem edy. Prh'e 50 cents, Masai Injector free For sale by W.E. Dement Being More Pleasant Sgl To the taste, more acceptable to the stomach, and more truly beneficial in its action the famous California liquid fruit Syrup of Figs is rapidly super seding all others. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. HO! FOR THE -WEST. The Western fever is a disease which is very apt to attack the New England farmer who has not been able to get ahead in the world he seems to think the far West a verit able Eden, whose crops can be grown without labor, and riches obtained for the asking. Many a farmer who has moved onto ihe new lands of the far West with his family has found, by sad experience, that his dream of bliss was but an illusion and has returned lo his New England home, poorer in pocket but wiser in experience. Now let any of our Eastern farm ers, who own" only :i small farm and are discontented with their lot run ning behind, as the saying is and who are pining for homes in the new West, get up some morning, and ask themselves : What' the mailer f Why don't I get ahead in the world? Why do 1 want lo go West? Then if they study up the matter carefully they will find there is a " screw loose" somewhere, and see that they need not go West in order lo get" it tightened. IP money is the sole object the farmer has in view, it can be made in the East as well as the West; business can be con ducted on a smaller capital here than in the West. But, saj's one, how did Mr. A. and B., who, a few years since moved West with their "families, and pur chased Government lands, get their money? In a few years they came back East pretty well lo do in the world. Well, we will answer that question by asking anether: How do the foreigners who come to this country with hardly a dollar in their pockets, purchase a farm, cover it with a mortgage, and in a few j'cars pay for it, and own it free and clear, and have a snug little bank account besides? In nine cases out of ten, the correct answer would be. By not doing as ve do. They come to" this country with no other capital than pluck, thrift, and energy ; they bring their frugal habits with them ; they are determined lo succeed, and they do succeed. They have not our ex pensive ways of living: society ways do not trouble them. They" dress cheaply -and pay no money for pub lic enterprises, except what the law exacts. Now, the farmer who moves onto the new lands of the West must work on tho same principle if he would save anything ahead. But he can do it in New England as well as in the West, if he has only the independence to carry it out. There are but few, however, that care to live in such a manner. Most of our farmers believe in a higher manhood than that which would devote itself entirely to tho accumulation and hoardingbf dollars and cents. The true New England farmer desires to see his children well educated, and there is enough of the Puritan left in him to induce him to work for the best interest of society, and lo this end he becomes a public-spirited man. The church and other public institutions receive his hearty support and approval, lie likes good society, even if it sometimes costs him something to keep it up he places the comfort and health of his family first, and leaves the bank account to take care of itself. It is very seldom that such a one becomes discontented with his farm life but should such a one, orany Eastern farmer, become discontented with his lot, and think of " going West," let him for a mo ment consider all the blessings and privileges, society and home sur lonndings, that are his in the East, and then ask himself, " What shall I get in exchange for all these if I go onto the new lands of the West?" f American Rural Home. Yil Await JDrtiicgfoN. Mt-.ssrs. W. E. Dement & Co. are al- u-it c mIivo tn tlioti liiiziitr.2 ;mil cnnri' nopains Insecure the best of evervartiele in their line. They have secured thengen ey for the celebrated Dr. King's Xew Dkcoxcry for Consumption. The only ?,er,lU1n "Fe, J11"" for Consumption, C 'ouglis, Colds, Hoarseness. Asthma, Hav I: ever, lironclmis or any allection , f ti.. Throal and Liiiiw. Sold on a . positive guarantee. Trial Uottles five. Uvular size .-sl.00. -- - Nj'rnp ofFi;. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cat is Xaiuri'S Own True Laxative. This pleasant liquid iruit reined v may he had of W. E. Dement & Co, at fiftv cents SK'SSKi ' nfu-Mve ple.is.mr. prompt anil ciuvtiu s the niot remedy known, to cleanse the system; U act on, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gently yet thoroughly to dispel Ileadachs. Colds ant! Fevers: to cure Co;i-?tipntion, Indigestion and kindred ills. Shiloh's Vitamer is what you iml fir Constipation. Loss of Appetite, Diz-z'Mie-s and s 11 symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 7j cents per bottle. Sold by V. E. Dement. Will .u suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Yitalizer is uuamuteed to cure on. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co. West lore Ills, PRECSS OF BOXES, For the Season : At the Mills 124 Cents Delivered ly Wagon 13 Cents Sreet Dank. Delivered .S fc.00 House Uill Lumber, Kouph. DelM 9.00 Flooring and Kustte, 1st Class, u.oO " I'titl " " 12.00 OTHER LUMBER At proportionate lirlcvs. a:l delivered, and im funny business. J. C. TRULLINGEB, Proprietor. Furniture and Upholstering, Mattresses Made aud Repaired. Paper Hanging. Carpnts Sewed and Laid. Furniture Sold on Commission. Sum, corner Main and Jefferson Streets aiARTIN1 OLSEN. TICKING OUT GOOD ORANGES. To very many an orange is an or ange, the only variation distinguish able being in size and corresponding 8 rice, while those who know the ifference between "Florida," "Se ville" and "Messina" orange3 are considered experts. The "Florida Catechism" tells us better than that. Wo learn from it that there are "over thirty" varieties of sweet orauges, not" to mention the "natu ral" stock, which i3 a larger and handsomer fruit than the sweet orange, and is excellent for orange ade and marmalade, but being very sour, is seldom shipped XsTorth. Tho medium sizes are apt to be the choicest, and "probably the very sweetest orange that is marketed is the rusty-coated and rather ill-looking orange, which might be consid ered inferior by an amateur." Fur Fur thereore: "The way to detect oranges is to 'heft' them in your hands; pick out the thin-skinned, heavy fruit and you are all right." Tho lif'.:t-weight fruit is apt to be juiceless, a condition caused either by a slight freezing while on the tree, or, more probably, by the poverty of tne soil m which it grew. All this applies to the sweet oranges. The "kid glove " oranges are grown in Florida from two stocks, brought, respectfully, from China and Tangiers. Hence they are called Mandarin and Tangerine oranges. Both are small, the skin is loose and easily removed, and the sections fall apart so readily that a lady can eat 6ne without soiling her gloves hence the name. Some other interesting bits of in formation may he picked out from this "Catechism." It isnot generally known, for instance, that "an orange that is entirely dead ripe in Decem ber will hang on the tree until March, and is ready at any time tc be picked and shipped ;" while so far from deteriorating, "the longer they hang on the trees the sweeter they grow," and Florida oranges, purchased in February and March, are, therefore, apt to bo better than those procured early u the season. Again, the notion that, to know what an orange is really like, one must go where the oranges grow, appears to be a popular fallacv. as we are told that " the orange picked from the tree is no riper or better than the orange on the fruit stall m the North." Philadelphia Inquirer. Biielilojs'.s Arnien Snlre. Titk I.kst Sai.vk i n the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,Ulcers,SaItItheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give, uerfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sa le bv Y K. Dement & Co. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure Is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De ment & Co. Arouimde miserable by Indiges tion, Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Apuetite, Yellow Skin ? Shioh's Vital izerns a positive cure. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. BOOTS AND SHOES! Of Best Quality, and at LOWEST PRICES. -AT THE- SIGH OF THEJOLDEN SHOE. lading Mill K0LT& CO. Proprietors. Maimraclr?rsof Mouldings! Sash noors, Blinds. Rails, Balusters, Newel Posts, Brackets. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, BOAT MATERIAL, ETC., Orders Solicited aud Prompt!- Attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed As to Style, Quality and Prices. Mill ami Office cor. Tolk ami Conccinly Sts., ASTORIA, OREGON. Address nOLT&CO. S. ARNDT & JFERCHEN ASTORIA. - OKEGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop ., i.ifciriTii -.0 jt-tl ur:wsr-K y ' JI$ v- Boiler Shop All kinds ot ENGINE, CANNERY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to, Asaeclalty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. PATRONIZE HOME IHDUSTRY! There Is no occasion for the most fastidi ous of our citizens to send to Portland or San Frauclsco for Custom Made Clothes As they can c ;et Better Fits. Better Work- nntfelup, an for Less Money By Leaving their Orders with ME ANY. lie has Just received the Yuinicst Yum Yum lot of Goods ever made up in Astoria. Call aod See Him and Satisfy Yourself. P. J. MEANT, MERCHANT TAILOR- WOiSL. WbBs&b. fcSSsS MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT! IE IE MICE ALL OUR LADIES' Drawers, Chemises, Night Gowns, Corset Covers, Skirts, &c. FOR THE REMAINING DAYS OF THIS WEEK ! ALBO All Odd Lilies in Corsets WR 11 M at Greatly C. H. COOPER'S The Leading Dry Goods and AGENCY ffilColeniM. OF SAN FKAXCISCO. Ravel's Wharf and Warehouse, Astoriu. Oregea. Camiery Supplies at Lowest Priees. Storage and Insurance al Current Rates. Banking Department Drafts on the leading Oities of the World JlfO.F.McGOVEEN, Asent. 9. II. Stewart, Accountant, and Agent Northern Pacific Express Co. CITY BOOK STORE. Books and Stationery! The Largest and Finest Stock in Astoria to Select From. GRIFFIN & REED. MacDonald & Mcintosh Are now Prepared to Show a Large Assortment G-oods in Every Line! Which will be Sold at Lower Figures than at any Other House IN THE CITY. The Leading Clothing, Hat, and Gents' Furnishing Store. Retail Prices! Clothing House in Astoria. EXCURSION TICKETS!! FROM ASTORIA TO PORTLAND AND RETURN ON THE "TELEPHONE." Astoria and Seaside BAKERIES, ED. JACKSON. - Proprietor Th !)(. Bread, Cakes and Pastry la the City. Ice Creams and Ornamental Work to order Manufacturer of Fin Candles. -OJB- )- --. j