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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THUB8DA.Y.,
.FEBRUARY 3. 1887
There is a ridiculous proposi
tion before the legislature to bold
ft special election next June. The
proposed election would cost the
state $35,000, a costly and unnec
essary haste.
"With no scandal to investigate,
no personal squabble to seek no
toriety over, and part of the legis
lature bottled up at Yaquina, it
must he a sort o' dull week at the
state -capital.
Statistics show that during the
last decade the population of Great
Britain has increased 12 per cent.,
wealth 22 per cent., trade 29 per
cent., shipping 67 per cent, and
instruction 68 per cent.
San Francisco prophets and
sons of prophets have already be
gun to announce "a short pack on
the Columbia river this year."
Considerable may depend on the
length of "the season."
Twenty-six vessels of a ton
nage of 1,751.26, valued at $152,
300 and insured for $11,231", be
longing to the Gloucester, Mass.,
fishing. fleet were lost last year,
while the number of lives lost was
137.
Statistics of immigration show
that the arrivals from continental
Europe are now much larger than
from the British Islands, and the
disproportion is steadily increasing.
During thh past twelve years 3,
816,066 immigrants have arrived
from Europe, of which 1,248,386
came from the British Islands.
English immigrants exceeded the
Irish by about 50,000.
Representative C rain, the on
ly native-born Texan in the Lone
S ar state delegation, says: "We
don't bulldoze; we don't have to
bulldoze, even if we have th
inclination. The majority is too
big. "Do you know what a part
with & big majority is like? "Well,
it's like a huge, splendid looorao
tire with a weak brake on it. It's
glorious when it gets going, but
there's nothing to stop it if there's
danger ahead."
A cement for iron is thus fur
nished, at the request of a corre
spondent, by the Scientific Ameri
can: Take equal parts of flour
sulphur and dry white lead, with
one sixth part of borax; incorpor
ate thoroughly in a mortar. When
used, add to as much as you re
quire for immediate use sulphuric
acid, just enough to make a paste,
which spread thinly on the surface
ana press them together with
clamps. In four or five days the
joints will be strong and appear as
if welded.
It is a-fact worth thinking about,
says the St. Louis Globe-Demo-cratt
that while the compensation
of all classes of laborers in this
country has increased about 25 per
cent, since 1860, and the prices of
all .kinds of commodities have di
minished in about the same pro
portion, the profits on capital are
not now so large as they were
then by at least 50 per cent.
That is to say, money which could
be easily loaned in 1860 for 8 and
10. per cent, now brings only 4
and 5 per cent., whereas laborers
now receive one-fourth more of
.the necessaries of life with every
dollar they earn than they could
then obtain. Such figures do not
prove, of course, that labor is re
ceiving its due reward in every
line and under all conditions; but
they do signify pretty clearly that
if labor is being oppressed and de
spoiled at the rate alleged by cer
tain agitators, capital is not reap
ing a measure of average gain in
the ease that can fairly be consid
ered dangerous to free institu
tions. Ws favor an amendment to the
constitution that would authorize
congress to establish uniform laws
a the subject of marriage and di
iforc - throughout the United
St&tw. This is believed to b the
only effectual remedy for the enor
mous evils of the divorce system,
as practically existing in this coun
try under state legislation. But
at present public sentiment has
not reached the point at which
such an amendment would have
any chance of success. Hence, it
would not be politic to unite the
prohibition of polygamy and th
power of congress, or the denial
of its power, to legislate in regard
to marriage and divorce, in the
same amendment. Let the latter
subject stand where it is for the
prosent; and let us have an amend
ment that will strike down polyg
amy in every part of the land, and
put it beyond the power of the
states to establish it anywhere.
This" is the one thing now to be
done. The public sentiment of
the country is ripe for it; and there
can bo no doubt that a properly
worded amendment, looking simp
ly to this end, would be promptly
ratified by the requisite number of
state legislatures. Congress ought
to be wise enough to propose such
an ameudment in the suitable form.
The senate committee on post
offices and post roads have author
ized Senator Wilson, of Iowa, to
report the original postal telegraph
bill as a substitute for that intro
duced by Senator Edmunds. The
new bill is made up of the first
eleven sections of that framed by
the same committee in the last
congress and reported by Senator
Hill, of Colorado. These sections
provide for the establishment by
the postmaster general of a postal
telegraph system by contracting
Tor the performance of service
with existing telegraph companies.
The government is required to
furnish offices and make provision
for selling stamps to cover charges.
The schedule of rates is fixed at
20 cents for 20 words where the
liatance of transmission is 1,000
miles, and 5 cents for every addi
tional 250 miles, provided that the
charge for 20 words or less shall
not be more than 50 cents. Night
rates are fixed at 15 cents for 2,000
miles or under. All words except
dates are to be counted, and for
overy five words or loss in excess
of 20 an addition of one-fifth of
tho 20-word rate is to be charged.
Press rates are fixed at not exceed
ing 35 cents for each 100 words
sent at night, at 75 cents during
the day and the same pro rata for
each word in excess of 100.
"Drop copies" are not to exceed
25 cents per 100 words at night
and 50 cents during the day.
Official Correspondence.
The Kalama Advocate of January
14th, published the following as a de
cision of Commissioner Sparks:
Mr. Sparks, commissioner of the gen
eral land office, has rendered a decision
declaring illegal all claims filed on re
stored lands in Washington tern ton
prior to December 15tb, 1886, and cancel
ing all timber oulturo entries made with
in tnose limits before that date.
Register Austin, of the Vancouver
land office wrote to register Guichard,
of the Walla "Walla land office in re
gard to the matter and received the
following reply;
Walla Walla, Jan. 22,1887.
Hon. W. S. Austin,
Register, Vancouver.
Dbib Sib: Replying to your favor
of the 19th inat., would say that the
lands therein referred to were re
stored Dee. 15, 1886. and belong ex
clusively to this district; being parts
of plats 7, 8, 9 and 10, ranges 38 and
39. and should have been restored in
1881, according to definite location of
October 1880.
Respectfully, R. Guichard,
Register.
The Proposed Salmon Hatchery.
As passedby the senate yesterday,
the appropriation for a salmon hatch
ery on the Columbia was amended by
providing, in effect, that the money
shall not be available nntil the legis
latures of Oregon and Washington
territory shall enact legislation to
protect the salmon from improper
capture or destruction, the reference
being to fish wheels and traps.
Dolph to-day seoured a mo Jiflcation
by providing that if, in the opinion
of the United States fish commis
sioner, the existing laws of Oregon
and Washington are insufficient for
the protection of salmon, the com
missioner Bhall withhold the appro
priation until the necessary laws are
enacted. Oregonian Special.
Columbia River Improvement.
WASHiKaTON, Feb. L Senator
Mitchell of Oregon to-day submitted
an elaborate report from the commit
tee on transportation routes to the
seaboards, declaring its belief that
the in erests of the people of the Jra
cifio northwest imperatively demand
thespwdr completion otthe works
at the month of the Colombia, and
the canal and locks upon the cascades
of the Colombia river; aud it is
recommended that a "liberal nnnnal
appropriation be made therefor, and
that the work of constructing a rail
way around the Dalle3 and the Celilo
falls ol the Columbia river, and of
blasting open the contracted water
way, so as to secure navigable water,
shonld be entered upon without de
ay by the United States covernment,
and jour comraitte therefore recom
mends that it be done without farther
preliminary survey or report, and
that an appropriation of $500,000 be
made ht the present session of con
gress for such purpose"
BncMen's Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve I n tne world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores.tTlcers, S alt Rheuin,
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
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
rnce 25 cenu pe
E. Dement & Co.
'rice 25 centj per box. For sale by W
For The Most Beautiful
Aud enduring photographs, charming
tones, the mot scientific 'etouching
and fine polish go to N. S. Sinister, the
pioneer leading photographer. See new
samples at his new gallery on the road
way. Try Fabre's celebrated pan roast
Choice Brands of Cignrs.
lmptirted Garclas S5.50 per box of 50.
Flue domestic Pumariegas (full Havana
fdled). $7.00 per box of 100, TansiH's
celebrated Punch S4.50 per box of 100.
D. L. Bkck & Sons.
Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured only hy the California
Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is
Natures Own Truo Laxative. This
pleasant liquid fruit remedy may be
had of W. E. Dement & Co, at fifty cents
or one dollar per bottle. It is the raot
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known, to cleanse the system; to acton,
the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gently
yet thoroughly to dispel Headach.s,
Colds and Fevers: to oure Constipation,
Indigestion and kindred ills.
Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at
oetra restaurant.
2oo! For One IVeelf.
The Columbia Transportation Com-
Cany will s 11 round trip tickets in
unches of five, cooil for a trio to Port
land and return fiom .fanuarv .''-0th to
February 4th. The tickets will bo
pood to and Including Sunday Febru ry
6th. The round trip ticktd will cost
?2 each.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? bhllolra Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you
Dement & Co.
ed to cure you. Sold by W. E.
What ! Do You Think
Jeff of the U. S. gives you a meal for
nothing and a glass of something to
drink? Not much; but he gives the
best meal and more of it than any other
restaurant in town. 23 cmts.
That
uickly c
Hacking Cougn
can be so
Curo. We
quickly cured by billion's
guarantee it
Snfd bv W. K. Dement.
All the latest issues of Harper's.
Lover's and Munroe.s Libraries received
soon as published at
Griffin & Need's.
NEW TO-DAY.
Dissolution Notice.
NOTICE I HEREBY 1 VEN THAT THE
UHrtnerhlD heretofore exlstin - between
J. O Bozorth -nd A. K. "John1? of Astoria,
Oregim. under the Arm name or Bozorth &
Johns, 1 thh day dissolved by mutual cou
sent, Mr Johns ret.rhiR.
All debts due to the old firm, and nil out
standing firm accounts are to be juld at the
office.
Astoria. Oregon, February 1st, 1887.
j.o boz urn.
A. F. JOHNS.
Having this day succeeded to the bu Iness
of Buzorih & Johns I repect fully rk a con
tinuance of the generous patronage hereto
fore extended to the old firm by irlends and
the public generally and beg to thank ihun
for past ihvow.
Very respectfu'ly,
J. O. KOZORTlf.
Referring to the above. I ihank the public
for their kindness In the p tst and most cor
dially commend my succevs.tr, Air J. O. Bo
zorth. and bespak f r him the same gener
ous patrouage accorded to the lae firm.
A. F. JOHNS.
Notice.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING IN THE
Telephone H-ill. Thursday, the loth, to
find a majority to -how whether Dillon or
Welch has won the nvney bet n the West
port route, as Welch does not consent.
CA.IT. uILLON.
Dressmaking.
Mrs. F. E. Hudson.
Havlug returned from the East, 's nw pre
pared to do Fashionable Dressmaking,
She can be found at Mrs. r. W, Parker'a
residence on PoiksMeet. west side, between
Chenaraus and Coucumly.
NEW TORK
Novelty Stor
ELECANT STYLES
VALENTINES
Of Latest Manufacture.
Bought io Large Quantities, and to be Sold
at the Very Lowest Brlces.
For Valet tines of any size, stvle or qual
ity and at the Lowest Trices, call at the
New York Novelty Store
Red Fir Wood, Dry.
CORDS SEASONED FIKWOODFOR
sale at $4 per cord,
H.B.PARKER.
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For Sate.
THE DEEP SEA FISHING CO.'S SLOOP
Venture, built In 1888, registered tounaao
23.ST. Enquire ol -J.Q. A.BOWJUY
orA.V, AlXzS.
Comic,
Long Jokers, Fault Finders, Hit 'Era Hards
Trade Comics, Sharp Darts.
New Lace Valentines, Gems of Love, New Sachet, Love's Arrows Cupid:
Darts.Satin Novelty Valentines and Valentines of all d'-.cri:tior.3 in lar'o varie:j
AT
The
&& &
CJLB.S SXjSH, Maaager.
We beg- to renew our notice to tho Fisheries of the upper Pacific,
of the full preparation we have made and are making to manufacture
good wares for their use, of everv
Nets: Pounds and Traps, Gill Nets,
"We advise the practicability of
For outside fishincr. One can be
can be handled QUICK LOW IN COST. In tho New England
waters are over four hundred laruc Purse seines for mackerel, herring
and menhaden, 200 fathoms long, 25 fathoms deep, any fish that move
iii compact bodies can be taken in those seines.
We offer tho
Stow Cotton Salmon Tiffin
with a full belief that its strength is ample for tho hardest servico, of more
durability than flax, and no more expensive. Our energies, with a lung experi
ence in nettings, and : desire to send good wares to our patrons, we hope will not
dibapoint any reasonable expectations.
GLOUCESTER NET & TWINE CO., Gloucester.
Boston Office, IKJ Commercial Street.
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Wholesale and
FANCY AND STAPLE GROCER
PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED,
Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware. Teas, Coffees, Spices, &c, &c.
Fresh, California gutter,
Swiss, Holland and New Cream Cheese; Smoked Herring, Holland
Herring. Caviar, Anchovies, Tongues and Sounds, White
Fish and Mackerel, Schrimps, Lobsters,
French Sardines and Oysters.
Shrewsbury Ketchup. Chill Sauce, Tobasco Sauce, Celery Salt, French and
German Mustard, Lelbig's Ex Beef, Sea Foam wafers,
Van Hougrhton's Cocoa.
Triticii, Germ, Ejicrai fool Oat Porrife Boiled Oats.
Oranges, Lemons,
Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents.
Ladles Flexible Sole Shoes In French, Knnparoo and Donjtola Kid
Bnys ai d Youth Shoes or all Kinds, Mls-es and Childrens and Infant heels, and
Spiinj? heels. WE DEAL. M BOOTS AXD SHOES OSI.Y.
P. J. GOODMAN.
Just Received.
1,500 Rolls Wallpaper ai Decorations
Of the Latest Designs and
THIS WEEK.
50 Leather, Plush and Carpel Rockers.
In Elegant New Styles: Just the thing for
Cail and See Us. CHAS. HEILSORN.
CITY BOOH STORE.
A Full Line of Staple Goods now in Stock
BLANK BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS
Fine Stationery a Specialty.
Musical Instruments and Merchandise, Notions, etc
AGENTS FOR
PACIFIC COAST CHARTS AND TIDE TABLES.
GRIFFIN & REED.
S
Qp SSifcSQ
kind, except double knotted oalmon
Seines, from sardines to porpoise.
using
& Seines
made verv strong and vory light, and
Botail Dealer In
Nuts, Figs, &c, &c.
Shades.
Also to Arrive
ALLEN
hoes' Shoes! Shoes!
At The
Fall and Winter Stock Complete
IN ALL STYLES MID SHADES.
No more need to send awav for a Fine Shoe, as we. have a Full
Line of the Celebrated DRIAL& CO.'S FRENCH SHOES, and
LAIRD, SGHOBER & MITCHELL'S FINE SHOES of
which we are Sole Dealers in Astoria.
We also handle BOOTS and SHOES from all the Leading
Factories in America.
Men's Heavy Boots and shoes a Specialty.
LOWEST PRICES and SATISFACTION Guaranteed,
W. T. FJLB.SSR, Manager.
BBBBIOaB
DEALKIi IN
Hay, Oats, anil Straw, Lime, Met, Cement, Sani anil Plaster
Wood Dellrered to Order. Iirajlnvr, Teaming &! Kx press BuI&eM.
jagS'TaSjggigSgSgjSgs??a!
TEK apply to the Captain, or to
Furniture and Upholstering,
Mattresses Made and Repaired.
Paper Hanging. Carpets Sawed
and Laid.
Furniture Sold on Commission.
Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Streets
MARTIN OLSEN.
J. C.
OOUKTTY
Coroner's Office, Undertaking ltooms next to
jfgyy ' J4., i '& "nffg4ai
J. R. LEES0N & CO.,
BOSTON,
SOLE AGENTS AND IMPORTERS.
Tie Jotetone (Scotland) ana Grata (Mass.)
Prize Linen Threads
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AND -
Salmon Net Twines,
The only Linen Threads awarded a Prize Medal
London 1851 and New Orleans Worlds Exposition 1881.
Did not exhibit at Philadelphia 1876 or Paris 1878.
First Prize Awarded Wherever Exhibited!!
.References for the Scotch Salmon Net Twines:
EVERY CANNER or
it last season.
FACTION.
Aganta for the FadUo Ceast:
imi i w m-u.jjjgmiji.m'
TEAMF.B
llLARi
cben P. Parker,Maitar.
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAil-
H. S. PAR&EK.
American News Depot
ON SALE
The latest Magazines and Illustrated
papers of the day.
Swedish, Danish and German papers,
Books and Dictionaries.
Lovell and Seaside LlbrariM, School
Books, SUitonery, etc. A BALMANNO.
Cnenamus Sc near Mala.
ROSS,
OOHONS H.f
Pirst Glass Undertaking Establlshmeat
A FINE HEARSE,
Newest style Caskets and Funeral Material,
Ererytalnff If eat aid Wall Arrasgad.
Aslorian office, (B. B. Franklin's old stand.)
FISHERMAN who bought
IT GAVE UNIVERSAL SAT1
IS-
KITTLE & CO.,
903 Celif a St., San Francisco, Calq.