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ASTORIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY .MARCH 17. 1S57
OF PRIME IMPORTANCE.
Looking over the files of The
Astoriax, from 1878 to date, -we
find through all these years the
same suggestion, iterated and re
iterated, repeated till fear oi being
tiresome has often deterred further
editorial enunciation that the
main requisite in this county, in
this section of the northwest, is to
what? Sit around and wait for
"capital?" Expect outside aid?
Supinely slumber? No; but to
DEYELor OUR RESOURCES. This
idea never needed more practical
emphasis than now. So long as
we neglect our resources, so long
we will be neglected.
We of Clatsop county have an
empire, rich in all that makes an
empire great; uncqualed in situa
tion and natural surroundings, but
wo are distanced by less favorably
sittaued, less naturally endowed
communities. Organization, effort,
development, are needed. No su
periority of natural advantage will
take the place of effort.
All this has been often said by
The Astorian andjacquiesced in
by all concerned, and it contin
ues to be repeated because it can
not bo improved. It is trite, but
as true as trite.
Speculating on the probable re
sults of a railroad, etc., is well
enough, but the surest way to
build a railroad to or from Astoria
is to make it worth while for a rail
road to come here. "With a prop
erly improved bar Astoria needs
no raiiroad; even as it is, Astoria
stands in about as little need of a
railroad as any other one com
munity in the country, but rail
roads are, in these days, as essen
tial a factor in a town as light or
streets or waterworks.
Railroads, however, are in some
cases more results than they are
causes. There are things of more
present need in Astoria than a
railroad. One of them is a little
stir, a little realization of the im
mensity of our natural wealth, and
the desirability of developing it.
Catching salmon and shipping
sailors are fully developed indus
tries: there are others more in
timately connected with the
material growth of the city and
county that are not receiving the
attention their importance de
mands. CLEVELAND AND ST. PATRICK.
St. Patrick was born in 387,
1,500 years ago. The old song
tells us "St. Patrick was a gentle
man," a generally accepted state
ment. Cleveland's birthday comes
to-morrow. lie was born 1,450
years after St Patrick. St. Patrick
was born in France;. Cleveland
was born in New Jersey. There
are other points of difference be
tween the two. Ilistory lauds St.
Patrick as being a great success,
and though 1,500 years have
passed since I: eland's missionary
saint was" born, millions still cel
ebrate his memory. He died March
17th, 1G5. IIe never vetoed any
river and harbor appropriations and
was a true friend to his country. A
good many believe that between St.
Patrick andCleveland, the former is
the better man of the two. He is
oertainly the most popular. St.
Patrick was 78 years old when he
died: Cleveland will be 50 years
old to-morrow. Half a century of
life teaches a good many things to
most men. It has failed to teach
our chief executive that he serves
his part' best who serves his coun
try best, a lesson learned by Ire
land's patron saint in his extremest
youth.
Ts 18G5, France, Italy, Belgium
and Switzerland, formed a com-
bination that was known as the
Latin union. They entered into
an agreement by which the amount
of silver to be coined yearly was
fixed for each member of the
union. The coinage of all the
countries was jof like character,
and to be received without dis
count throughout the union on
public and private account.
Greece pined the union in 186S,
Spain in 1871, and subsequently
bervia and Roumania also became
members. Some of the South
American states also use the Latin
union coinage. Spain alone, of
the countries of the union, coins a
gold piece not used by the others.
The unit of coinage in the Latin
union is the franc; it has different
names elsewhere, as in Italy, the
lira; in Servia, the dinar; in Spain,
the peseta, but the value is always
the same. The perfect decimal
system of France is also used, and
the convenience of the coinage has
led to its wide adoption. It is the
most widely circulated coinage
system in Europe, being used by
about 148,000,000 of people. The
system is theoretically a double
standard one, with a ratio of lol
to 1; but the states of the union,
in 1874, by mutual consent, prac
tically suspended the coinage of
silver, thus producing what is
called a "limping standard."
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As army officer says that small
as our army is, there is an excess
ive percentage of desertion from
it, although the men are far better
fed.and paid than any soldiers in
the world. The reason is that a
great number of men enlist for the
purpose of being-sent west and
then deserting. This class is very
large and exceeding hard to deal
with, as it is next to impossible to
apprehend them owing to the gen
eral feeling throughout the moun
tain regions that they have escaped
from a kind of slavery. Another
class liable to desert consists of
young men of good family who
have become dissipated and en
listed in a moment of despair.
But the strangest class is that of
the chronic deserters. These men
enlist, desert and then enlist again.
Some men enlist.to escape intoler
able blackmail.
Member of the Oregon legisla
ture receive $3 per day. Members
of the California legislature receive
$8 per Any. Members of congress
get 5,000 per year. Members of
the British parliament get no pay.
Norway pays her legislators 3 per
day for twelve weeks' work. Spain
pays no salary. Portugal pays
her law-makers 8335 per year.
France pays hers 1,700 per an
num. Sweden pays members of
her diet 328 per year. Italy pays
nothing but free passes to travel.
Switzerland pays her law makers
2.50 per day. Members of the
Belgian chambers get G.70 per
day. A Greek senator gets 1,200,
a representative G00 a year.
Germany pays her legislators $2.25
per day, and Austria 5.
To the
Oreconicm, anent
Beecher:
"No farther soekliis merits to disclose;
Nor draw bis frailties from their dread
abode.
There they aliko in trembling hope re-
jjoso;
The bosom of his Father, and his God."
Portland politicians are exoit
ed about the collectorship. Some
of them are fighting for spoils;
others spoiling "for fights; when
the.' get together the fun begins.
A Gilt Tor AIL
In order to give all a chance to test it,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, Dr. King's New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, will be, for a limited time, given
away. This offer is not only liberal,
but shows unbounded faitli in the mer
its of this great remedj. All who suf
fer from Coughs, Colds, Consumption.
Asthma. Bronchitis, or any affection of
Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are especially
requested to call at W. E. Dement & Co.'s
Drug Store, and get a Trial Bottle Free,
Large Bottles Si.
For The Most Beautiful
And enduring photographs, charming
tones, the most scientific retouching
and fine polish go to N. S. Sinister, the
pioneer leading photographer. See new
samples at his new gallery on the road
way. To TIic Public.
Parlies owning lots in the City Ceme
tery can have them kept clean for a
small sum. Tombstones cleaned also,
as good as new, by a new process, no
matter how black or rusty. Fences
repaired and painted by the sexton.
Opposite cemetery. M. L. Smith,
Telephone Xorlging .House.
Best Beds in town. Rooms per night
50 and 23 cts., per week S1.50. New and
clean. Private entrance.
The best oysters in any style at
Fabre's.
lowest Casli lrioc.
Coal Oil at 2.35 a case, at
D. L. Beck & Soxs.
Best dinner to bo had in town at the
New York Restaurant to-day.
California Oat Hay,
Drj'Fir Wood; in large quantities
and at lowest prices at J. II. D. Cfray's
dock,
JEFF'S
United Slates ltestaurant is lho best
and cheapest in Astoria.-
Syenp ol Figs.
Manufactured only by tlm California
Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is
Natures Own True Laxative. This
leasaut liquid fruit remedy way bo
lad of W. E. Dement & Co, utility cents
or one dollar per bottle. It is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remody
known, to cleanse the system ; to act on,
the Liver, Kidneys anil .Bowels gently
?'et thoroughly to dispel Headachs,
Jolds and Fevers; to cure Constipation,
Indigestion andTkindred ills.
Cannerymen and dealers in general
will do well to buy fishermen's alarm
clocks at the Crystal Palace; 1,500 to
arrive this week from Connecticut. Ad
Ier will sell them as cheap as any Sun
Francisco house.
Private Rooms.
At Frank Fabre's for suppers, par
ties, etc. The best cooked to order.
What! Do You Think
Jeff of the U. is. 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 anv other
restaurant in town. 25 cents.
NEW TO-DAY.
H
Stuttz Company
A Night With Old Ireland.
Bv special request the Great Trlsu Drama
"UNDER TWO FLAGS,"
-OR-
"The Bells of Shandon"
Admission SOats., 75cts and $1.00.
Iteserred Seats no extra charge,
Notice.
THE ASSESSMENT KOLL FQK TIIE
yearlSSCis now in my hands for col
lection. All who are delinquent on said
roll will save, sheriff's costs by calling at
mj' ofllce in Cathlamet and settling the
same, or sending by registered letter.
S.F.ALBEKT.
Sheriff and ex ofliclo Tax Collector of
"Wahkiakum Co. AV. T.
Dated at Cathlamet, March 13th, 1837.
Boat Lost.
WHILE IN TOW OF THE THREE
Sister, opposite the Union cannery,
on the Cth Inst., a boat 1G feet long. 5J feet
beam, painted blue, made of lj inch strips ;
with center board, Aroward will be paid
for Its recovery upon application to this
ofllce. d and w
SPECIAL
Art Auction.
Catalogue Sale or 50 Highly Fin.
Isltcil Oil Paintings by Local
Artists of Pacific Const
Scenery.
On Thursday Evening at 7:30 O'clock.
At S. Danzlger'sfoimer .shire, next door
to A. V.Allen & Co,
The attention of all lovers of Fine Oil
Paintings is called to this special and un
precedented sale of Studies from Nature,
comprising our most noted California, Ore
gon and Washington Territory Scenery.
Even Tainting signed by the Artist. All
Talntlngs mounted in heavy California
frames, made to order for this collection.
Catalogues will be distributed and cau be
procured at my auction rooms.
The Palntlncs will be on exhibition Thurs
day afternoon, and an invitation Is extended
to ino citizens oi Asiona criiicauv to m
spect these Genuine Work of Art.
E. C. JIOIiDEIV.
Auctioneer.
To Whom It May Concern.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
public that I will not be responsible for
any aeois oi mv wncs comracung.
UIIAS. BUIIK,
Astoria, March 15th, 1S87,
Net Corks For Sale.
IROM TEN TO TWENTY THOUSAND.
? Inquire of WM. HOWE.
LADIES
TAKE NOTICE.
Mrs. F. E. Hudson
Has removed to tho corner of Genevieve
and Chenamus streets, up stairs next to
VanDasen & Co.'s store, where she is pre
pared to do
Fashionable "Drosbmaking.
Agent for Estes, Taylor Square for Dress
Cutting.
FROM
Boston and Chicago.
The Astorian Job
Office has received
Large Amounts of
Job Printing Mate
rial which will be
worked up at Ex
tremely Low Figures.
Call and get figures
and see Samples.
Gummed Paper, for
Labels, etc., just re
ceived. For Sale or Renf.
LOT 4. BLOCK 20, ADAIR'S ASTORIA,
together with two story frame dwelling
situated therein. Enquire of
T. W. CASE.
ROSS
(hen
ON THE WAV!
10.000 WORTH OF NEW GOODS
JF'ODEt
THE CRYSTAL PAL
Will arrivo shortly direct from eastern motoric consisting or 1,000 Alarm Clocks, 10
Cases of Books, 10 Cases of Stationery. 5 Cases of Writing Paper. 2 Cases
of Musical Instruments, 50 Baby Carriages Etc, Etc. These 4oods are all
bought at bottom cash prices ami will be sold lower tlian ever heard of before. WAIT
FOR THEM.
CABX ADIiSB,, Manager.
Get The Bes
The New Improved Family And
Manufacturing
SINGER Sewing Machine.
Call and Examine at the
American News Depot.
A. BALMANNO,
ACENT.
All Kinds of Type Writing,
MANIFOLDING,
Convhi". Bookkeenlnir. etc.. done at
shortest notice. Legal " woik a specialty.
.1. II. MAX8ELL,
Astoiia AgtMit for Hammond Type Writer.
MURRAY & CO., I
grocers
And Dealers In
17
Special Attention Civento Filling
Of Orders.
A FULL LINE CARRIED
And Stipples furnished at Satis
factory Terms.
Purchases delivered in any part or the cil.
Office and Warehouse
In Hume's Now UuiKling on Water Street
I. O. Box 153. Tcleplioue No. 37.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSM1THING.
to Capt, Kogers old stand, comer of Cass
and Court Streets.
Wagons made aDd repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
Cm
Sillies!
BOOTS and SHOES
Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents.
Ladies Flexible Sole Shoes in "Kieueli, Kangaroo and Dongola Kid
.Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Childrens and Infant heels, and
spring heels. WE EIEAI. IN ROOTS AWI SHOES OWIjY.
P. J. GOODMAN.
IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?
That Depends on the Liver.
The Liver Depends on the Food.
If What You Eat Doesn't Agree With You,
CO
A. V. ALLEN'S
And Get Some of His Choice Provisions.
Ask to See Some Novelties and Specialties In
FINE GROCERIES.
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, Leiblg'a Ex. Beef, Sea Foam wafers,
Van Houghton's Cocoa.
TriticM, taea, Ejicran fool, Oat PorriilEe, Billed Oats.
Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Figs, &c, &c. .
CITY BOOK
NEW STOCK
To arrive in the next ten days, direct from the manufacturers, a full
and Complete Stock of the following Goeds:
BABY CARRIAGES,
BIRD CAGES,
CROaUET SETS,
- FISHING TACKLE
OIL PAINTINGS,
Blank Books, Miscellaneous Books, Musical instruments and
Merchandise, Etc., Etc.
Wo propose to cet ahead of the Interstate Commerce Bill, and sell at OUR USUAL
WW PRICES.
GRIFFIN & REED.
AGE
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer In
HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL,
iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
mULs. and Copper.
Frank L Parker,
Dealer in
Fancy and Staple Groceries.
Flour Feed Potatoes
Headquarters For
ASTORIA WOOD YARD.
$67,000,000 Capital
i
Liverpool & London & Globe. North British
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial of
California Agricultural, of water town. New
York. London & Lancashire of Liverpool.
Eng...Pire Iasurance Companies, Represent-
in a capital oi tT,oou,uuo.
B. VAN -DUSEN Agent.
TO
STORE.
The
For the Next 3 Days
Wo will sell all of our Ladies' and Children's Cloaks u
26 per cent. Less than Fi inner Price?.
We have Just Received a Lartre T.ot of the celebrated Browns
ville, Oregon, Woolen Goods in
Men's and Boys' Clothing,
Underwear, Flannels and Blankets.
Also, Direct
Gents', Youths', Boys', and
Hats.
All of which we will sell at the Very
Our Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is one of the most
complete north of Sari' Francisco.
Our past reputation justifies us in saying that
We Lead in Quality of Goods and Prices.
W.T.F2LB.ZER, Manager.
nKAI.F.Il IX
Hay; Oats, aid Straw, Lime,
Wood Oellrered to Order.
Sasa5ssgaa5sg?g. ForTOWJN'C. FKEUiUT or Oil A K-
TEK apply to the Captain, or to
Furniture and Upholstering,
. Mattresses Made and Hepalred.
Paper Hanging, Carpets Sewed
and Laid.
Furniture Sold fan Commission.
Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Streets-
. aiARTIN OLSEN.
J. C.
COUNTY
Coroner's Ofllce, Undertaking ltooms next
lWffi?rJ7ag'"EnE;!Ji f 'V1'
J. R. LEES0N & CO.,
BOSTON,
SOhK AGENTS ASD IMPORTERS.
Tie Johnstone (Scotlai) anA Grafton (Mass.)
Prize Linen Threads
ANH-
?1 oaHl!?.,
The only .Linen Threads awarded a Prize Medal
London 1851 and New Orleans Worlds Exposition 1881
Iid nofc exhibit nt Philadelphia 187G or Paris 1878.
First Prize Awarded Wherever Exhibited!!
Inferences for tho Scotch Salmon Net Twines:
EVERY. CANNER or FISHERMAN who bought
it last season. IT GAVE UNIVERSAL SATIS
FACTION.
Agents for tho Pacific Ceast:
Store.
from the East,
Children's Fine Clothing and
Lowest Prices.
Brici Cement, Sand aid Plaster
)ra)lnir. Teaming Hint Kxjiress Ruslnps.
STK.lIWEtt
CLARA " PARKBR
Ebcn P. Parker.&lastcr.
it. it. PAHttKJJ.
AmericanNews Depot
ON SALE
The latest Magazines and Illustrated
papers ot the day.
Swedish, Danish and (Serman paper.
Hooks and Dictionaries.
Lovell and Seaside Libraries. School
Hooks, Stationery, etc. A BALMANNO.
Cheuaraus St. near Main.
ROSS,
OOIELOIKriESIEl,
Pirst Glass Undertaking Establishment
A FINE HEARSE,
Newest style Caskets and Funeral Material,
Krerytlilns? Seat and Well Arranged.
to Atlnrlan ofllce, (B.I5. Franklin's old stand.)
,Q??. iIH2T.
KITTLE & OO.,
202 Califs St., San Francisco, Cnlai
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