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" ASTORIA. OREGON:
WEDyESDlIi::.. MABCH2M880
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Every mail brings letters of in- .
quiry to this office from all parts
ot the country, irom an ueB. - Ifc
t n i,.c f i-fonTp. ask-1 .
men ana an uiaaato ui r ,
,. :,, r..irrorflinrr thlS
inir lor lnionimiiwit -, o
. -t: c.r of iliom are an
aeciiuu. uuiui- .
awered. When a man writes who
seems to mean business his commit
nication is always given prompt
and respectful attention.
But so many write who appear
to be but as the spray blown by
the wind on the crest of the waves
of the great tides of humanity's
surging sea. They only know
that they want a change, ana are
not very particular what the
change is.
To them we offer no encourage
ment. There is plenty of room in
Oregon, in this county, for men
and women who want to woik, but
there is no encouragement for the
numerous class who are looking
for something easy. They would
do well to stay where thej' are, or
go somewhere besides here.
There comes a time in some
men's lives when they want to
make a fresh start. Something in
their career makes it a wish of
theirs to begin over again some
where else. To them and such as
them it makes little difference
where they go. A man is usually
himself and lakes himself along
with him whether he go to the
crowded city or the frontier forest.
If he have within him the elements i
of success he will succeed; if he
be lazy, improvident, intemperate,
dishonest or quarrelsome he will
be a failure and no opportunity,
no friends, no propping up will
make anything of him but a final
failure.
To the willing man, the indus
trious man, the competent man, all
doors open. He carries the master
key and succeeds no matter where
he is. Locality is a secondary
consideration and whether it be in
Astoria, or Antioch or Australia or
any where else he will in no place
find brains at a discount. People
pay a man the value ho sets on
himself, if he can only show he is
worth it, and geography, climate,
or physical surroundings haven't
as much to do with it as some peo
ple think.
If a man can't succeed in Kan
sas, or Iowa or Tennessee he can
hardly succeed in Oregon. If he
is doing fairly well where he is
he'd better stay there. Of all this
he is the best judge himself. In
general our advice lo would-be
immigrants is to remember that
Oregon is just like any other state:
that there is as much human nat
ure to the square foot here as any
where else; that wherever there is
a situation or an opening some
one is at once found to fill it; that
all the soft places are filled and are
rarely vacant long enough to al
low any one a chance to file an
application for the billet; thai this
13 a frontier country, thinly set
tled, full of woods and water, with
more need for strong arms than
white hands; that people arc more
than ordinarily intelligent: the
most of us are tolerably wvH post
ed and after knocking around con
siderable have made this place a
residence as a matter of choice;
-that we are apt to appropriate
whatever is going that is good and
leave the scraps and culls to those
who can't do better.
And, finally, that in case any
one cares lo come he should put
enough in his pocket to carry him
away again if he don't like the
place. 'Tis bad to to be stranded
on any coast, especially this one,
for if he once gets on the wrong
tack he will find it easier almost
anywhere else to get round on the
right conrse again.
The retention of Messrs. Gar
land and Whitney in president
Cleveland's cabinet justifies the be
lief that his excellency's expressed
policy in regard to public office
and public trust is in a state of
'Innocuous desuetude".
People of abundant leisnre
"tTJO want to vent their spite
u rainst their neiffbhors cannot
jpla:n of refusal on the part of
ne vspaper to publish there er . '
sions- J-ae mission 01 a &r
ni
rer is directly opposite to
.wspa-
f gtrjfe and
the stir-
twjcn men who sj10ajd fricnds
.g J1Q part oE a nff
, i t?i -
wspapcr's bus-
mess to puDiisn
bitternefcS and a
moment's redec don Qn the part of
any sensioie man win show he
justice of -this So that anyone
who wan'js to vent malice or at
tack mrj fellow citizens must find
some? other means of publicity than
LW2 Astorian. Any communi
cationhat will tend to help pub
licly or privately, that will diffuse
cheerfulness or good feeling, that
will make people feel more charit
able, that will arouse interest or
create good intent will always find
room in these columns.
In the current number of The
Citizen there is a .suggestive arti
cle on "Public Debts,' by Henry
C. Adams. The public debt of
the civilized nations, excluding lo
cal obligations, amounts to 27,
000,000,000. This equals a mort
gage of 722 upon each square
mile of territory, or -23 per capita
of population. "It would require
for its expungement the exclusive
use of the revenue machinery for
a period of more than si eats."
This is also expressed by faying
that the "continuous labor of 3,000,
000 of men would be required to
meet the anual interest charges
which it imposes, inteiest being
estimated at 5 per cent, and wages
at 1..10 per day." Within the
past thirty-five years the average
annual deficit of the governments
of the world has been 530,000,000,
and thi, the writer declare?, has
not been from necessity, but from
choice.
If it is true, as alleged, that a
naturalist has lately discovered
that the individual bee works onlya
three hours a day, it is likely that
the ant will have a double burden
to support as the ever presentable
model of industry. Bees truly
work continuously from tunrise to
sunset, but the naturalist referred
to &ays that they are different
bees. One squad relieves another
at three-hour intervals during day
light, and the whole lot rest abso
lutely during the hours of dark
ness. NEW TO-DAY.
SEER
BEER
GAMBR1N0S!
T'o IB JEo-vl?olcL
OXLY AT -
The Telephone Saloon.
Try it and You will Drink No Oilier.
Sole Aent for Astorin.
SEER BEER
FREE LABOR BUREAU
Office at T. G. RAWLINGS',
.Main Street,
Astoria, Oregon.
Notice.
milEKK "WILL BE A SFECIALMEETING
JL of the legal otcr of School District
o. 1 of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, at
the school house in salddlstrict on Saturday,
April 3rd. 18SC, at 7 -.30 r. si., for the purpose
of electing one Director to sen 8 two years,
in place of Mr. N. Clinton resigned, also for
the election of one Directer to sen-o for three
years, in place of Mr. E. W. Tallant resigned.
By order of the Board of Directors.
J. G. IirSTI.EIt.
. . . .. , Olerk.
Astoria. March 21th, 1&3G.
For Sale Cheap.
STOKK FIXTURES. CONSISTING OE
Shelves, Tables, Counters. Showcases,
Gas-fixtures, Stove, etc., can bo bought
cheap at the Crystal Palace.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
0. R. &IV.CO.
CURSION!
Tickets to Portland nnd Hot urn
For $2,50.
Good on any of the Company's boats
E. A. NOYES,
Agent.
Snow Flake Flour!
Is the Best.
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT.
WILSON & FISHER have it!
F
riUffi L PARKER,
W. E. DEMENT & CO.
ASTORIA, - OKEKON
Carry in Stock,
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET
and
FANCY ARTICLES
l'rMiipHcns carefully Conijwtnmli-it
Ya WL C A-
IS OW OPKX TO 3IFJII1KRS
Each 't ek Day and E enJng as Follows :
Yoiis3Een ; Tuesday, Thmsday nnd Fat-
mdav evening-.
IIo s under 13 ; Monday, Wednesday and
1'iidav evening-..
I.nilics: Saturday afternoon.
MemberMiin Tickets and Kes can be bad
Loin am of llieofriceis.
MaXAGIXC: COMMITTEE.
-AGENCY-
ffilColeinitt.
or sax ritAxrisco.
Flavors Wharf and Warehouse,
Astoria. Oregon.
Cannery Supplies at Lowest Prices,
Storage and Insurance at Cuirciil l&?.
Banking Department
Dmis on the leading Cities of the Woild
JIJO.FMcGOVEXtN,
Agent.
oo. II. Stewart, Accountant, and
Agent Northern Pacific Express Co.
EXCURSION TICKETS!!
FROM ASTOUIA
TO PORTLAND AND RETURN
JEoi? $2. SO 2
ON THE "TELEPHONE."
BOOTS AND SROES!
Of Best Quality, and at
LOWEST PRICES,
AT THE
SIGH OF THEJ50LDEH SHOE.
THE PIONEER RESTAURANT !
When you feel inclined to take
A Square Meal for twenty-five cents
Go To
THE PIONEER RESTAURANT,
Tables Supplied with the Best.
J. G. KOSS - - Proprietor.
Cheap Lumber!
E-TO CASH CUSTOMERS.
Tor Terms, etc., apply at oTicc.
CLATSOP MILL CO
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE PAKTNERSH ir HERETOFORE Ex
isting between I". E. Shute and .sas.
Davidson under the firm name of F. E. Shute
& Co.,is this day dissolved by mutuil consent.
The business will hereafter be conducted
by B. F. Stevens, who has purchased the
same, and who will pay all bids and collect
all accounts of the old firm.
F. E. SHl'TE.
.lAS.UAVmsOX.
Astoria, On, March 20lh, ISSG.
t SJiore I
PRICES OF BOXES,
For the Season :
At the MUN .. i2i Cents
Delivered by Wagon is Cents
XjTJ3VE:B3533E?..
Slicet Hank, Delivered 5 8.00
House Bill Lumber, ltouch, DeFd 9.00
Flooring and Rustic, 1st Class, " .... ltfoo
" " 2nd " " 12.00
OTHER LUMBER
At proportionate prices, ail delivered, and
no funny business.
J. C. TRTJLLINGrER,
Proprietor.
To Rent.
,! A FIXE SUITE OF ItOOMS IN THE ODD
-tm Fellows Building. Apply to
A. J. ilEGLEK.
Boatbuiiders Wanted.
APPLY TO War. HOWE, XEXT DOOR
to TeUphono Saloon,
qBOIjeKIeS
ffes
tts
The East Half
Of the Spacious
CRYSTAL PA LACE
Has Been
Cleared Out!
1 Iip Goods were Sold at
A Terrible Sacrifice
And Astorians who purchased got the
niosLfor their money they ever got.
The sale still goes on at the corner
stere: the fine stock must be closed
eut: the prices are set away below
prime cost. If you want a watch, a
ring, n book, a card case, a musical
instrument, a bracelet, a set of stand
ard works, a gold chain, a clock, or
auythiug else in our stock you cau
havo it at almost your own price.
The goods must be sold.
The Crystal Palace.
KarflYaKaniSMpMliirfiB. B. Franklin,
VAti DU8EH & CO.-
DKAI-KKS IN-
Hardware and ShiD Chandlery
Pure OH, Bright Varnish.
f:.t..i,. ( n,4 1 . '.. r
UllKlUll' H, l UMl 1 iJUVil.".
Hemp Sail Twine.
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut 'Nails.
AgricuHnriil Implement?
ticwing 3Iii chinos.
ttalu(s nistl Oils, CSrorericN. etc.
jr. c Ross,
COUNTY CORONER.
fe?5CTrTjrns&i er-rr-j- tj ;
-yj '--Jtjjts J
i-$k3yw .(
iilllstaS.
.V4b3JSSiri? r-gl- " Ss?
First Class Hoarse and Material
OK HANI).
Shop and Office on Main St., above Pioneer
Restaurant.
PlyptTt f
J-TTJSE? 5.3S03ESI7-E3I
60 Rolls of Carpet of all Grades and in the Newest Shades,
Including
MopettB, Body Brussels, Tapestries,
Also a Large Stock of Linoleum, Oil Cloth,
AND FANCY WINDOW SHADES-
GH AS, HEILBORN.
Sign Painting,
,,., ,,, - .
Clldlng, Banners, Oil Cloth Signs.
show cards.
Fence Advertising", Price Marks, etc
H "C T A "KTT?
Vi i- JLixlllJCij
Shop and ufflre on Cjss street : Pike Bros.'
old stand.
EMPIRE
Just Received From the East,
A Large Lot of Gents', Ladies', and Children's
FINE BOOTS AND SHOES!
enfs Kangaroo
A SPECIALTY.
We also Carry a First Class Assortment of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods, &c
W. T. PARKER,
Manager.
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gyKsaaieSTljgjS
'JZZ , ii. j- CL - E!2--ta-sJVN
ft
Fi
MertaleraiaCaMDEtlaler,
, SQUEWiOQUA STREET,
KXT TO THi: ATOKIAX r.UIT.DIXO.
o
CSAH work done in a skillful manner on
s.hort notice at reasonable rates.
AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS!
Capitol Hour,
Manufactured by the Full Uoller Piocess,
uy tne
Salem (Or.) Capitol Flour Mills Co.,
LIMITED
) The only Hour that has takeit First Pri7e
ii" umj until nun u. ian.cn i ul inc
three years in succession at the
S:tTIiA'I MECHANICS FAIR.
AKo at State Fair.
in, trial is Mifticient toconinee of its supe
Uority. I e Hi.it the word CAPITOL Is on each sack
GEOIKJE SHIEL, 8 Stark St.,
i Portland Agent,
i VI ISON & FISH ER. Astoria ARents.
ARRETS!!
'JOHN FUSSELL,
i Manufacturer of and Dealer In
!
Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
I Whips, Bruihes Curry Combs, Etc.
I NONE BUT BEST stock used.
Prices to Suit thoTimos.
. SIiop on Clienamus street, next door to J.
' - MoHtsomery s, Astoria, Oregon,
Boots and Shoes
STORE
D. L
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FAMILY GROCEBIES
Sannery i Fishermen's Supplies
Choice Teas
Java and C. It. Coffee
Palace Drips -W.
E. Maple Syrup
Choice Canned Fruits
French Peas and Mushrooms
Pine Apple and Edam Cheese
Shrewsbury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned Shrimps
Deviled Crab
Spanish dueen Olives
Pickled Oysters
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices.
DKAI
Hay, Oats, ana Straw, Lime, Brisk, Cement, Sand anrl Plaster
Wood Delirered to Order. Draylu g. Teaming and Kxpress Builnesis,
TEK apply to the Captain, or to
JOHN j&.. MONTGOMERY,
DKALER Xy
Tin, Sheet Iron, ami Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods'
AOKKT FOR
3IAGEE STOVES AND RANGES, THE BEST IS THE MARKET.
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.
Clienamus Street, Next to C. I. 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.:iO lo $10.25 the Cheapest lo
Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City,
AND OTHER POINTS.
Pullman Palace anil Kmirrant Sleeplucr Curs hauled on Express
Trains Exclusively without Change.
If vou aie uoinj east write for Hate. Mat s Time Tables. Guides and Full Information.
FREE OF CHARGE.
K. A . XOITS, F. E. SHUTE.
Agout, Astoria, Ticket Agt., Astoria.
B. CAMPBELL,
General Agent. No, 1. Washington street. Portland, Oregon.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
HAMABE, Tjffl, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin AND Copper.
WE WILL SUIT YOU!
Foard & Stoke
Carry a Iirge Stock of
Groceries! Provisions
And Sell at the
Lowest Margin of Living Profit!
Quality nnd Price Satisfactory
In Every Intance.
Goods Delivered AM Over the City.
GILBERT CHRISTIANSEN,
General Blacksmith)' ag.
Horseshoeing n Specialty,
Shop in Rear of Aug.Danielson's Saloon.
AU Work Guaranteed S
Notice.
ALL PERSONS KNOWING THEM
selves Indebted to the late Edward N.
Murphy will please make immediate settle
meut to the undersigned, administratrix ot
the estate.
iXas.J0HNlt0ER3.
SONS
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India Currie Powder
Boston Baked Beans
Bahama Pine Apple
London Layer Eaisins
Breakfast Gems
Crushed Indian
Germea
Chow Chow
Choice Dried Fruit3
Choice Fancy Crackers
Salem Capitol Mills Flour
Cove Mills Flour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
ER XS
STEAMER
i!!J!U PARKER
Eben P, Parhsr,Maater.
I For TO WINO, FREIGHT or OHAK
II. li. PARKEB.
WILL
ut Faster
AND
EASIER
Than any oth
er axe made.
Hundreds of
woodmen tes
tify to its supe
riority. It goes
ueepaaaaeter
Sticks.
CAENAHAN
& CO.,
Areata Astoria.
Price, $l.SO.
M. LOEB & CO.,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS COODSI
The Trade Supplied
AT LOWEST MA11KET BATES.
All orders ailed promptly and accurately.
Agents for First Class
Foreign and Domestic Brands
Main Street,
Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express offlso.
THOS. MAIRS,
A Cood Fit Guaranteed.
CHAEGES MODERATE.
Pants, from $S up. Suits from 330 up.
Shop oppoflti C. H. Coopsi'a.
nuriJUMc
J FAnXTraiW20TOLf
rj.C.Trullinger
r
.
FasliDle
Tailor
J -y -i -C
"-.raenria-aj- ri--iii s.