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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (March 23, 1887)
U ftc gnttjt S$fofa& ASTORIA. OREGON: WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 1S87 RIVERS AND HARBORS. The size of crux country says the S. F. Post is in some respects a disadvantage. To bo familiar, or even tolerably acquainted, with all its parts requires a geograph ical oducation of itself. Unfor tunately many professional public teachers have omitted to take the trouble to acquire such an" educa tion, and show an artless uncon sciousness of Us necessity. The favorite arena for displaying their lack of information is the river and harbor bill. Every year when this measure comes up numerous in fluential eastern editors denounce it because it contains a number of geographical names which have not the honor of their acquaintance and which, consequently, in their own opinion, must represent streams and ports too insignificant to be worth improving. The New York Sim, for instance, in rejoic ing over president Cleveland's slaughter of the last bill igv public improvements, says: "It was a long bill, and full of long and hard names, difficult of pronunciation to persons not familiar with the red Indian tongues. But Mr. Cleve land had no time to pursue his geographical studies." Mr. Cleveland, continues the Posty has had no time for a good many other things that a president of the United States should attend to, although the hours he spends in studying the details of eight dollar private pension bills might remedy to some extent the defects of his education; but it is rather hard that great and popu lous sections of country should be deprived of their means of com munication because the names which the Indians applied to their mighty rivers and bays are unfa miliar and inharmonious to the presidential ear. If the name of New York were redolent of the soil instead of being a paltry pla giarism, the New Yorkers would probably be no less avid of ap propriations than now. The action of the president seems to be the result of honest, well meaning ignorance, but in the case of the Sun wo are inclined to be lieve that the trouble is less ignor ance than carelessness. Our shin ing contemporary remarks -of the river and harbor bill: "It appro priated 9,919,800, just $9,919,800 too much." Plainly the Sun has not read the bill, and believes that the whole appropriation was to be devoted to the Indian names. As a matter of fact, most of the items were forthings whose imporatnce children at a kindergarten could understand. About two millions out of the ten were to go to the Mississippi river, which, although it has a long Indian "name, has probably been heard of by Mr. Cleveland and the Sun. Buffalo was to get $225,000 for its harbor, Baltimore, $175,000; Washington, S175.000; Charleston, $300,000; Galveston, $225,000; Hell Gate, New York, ,8100,000; Chicago, 00,000; Milwaukee, $S0,00jp; Oak land, $62,500; Wilmington, $50, 000, and almost all the other important ports similar amounts. The Columbia river was down for nearly half a million and the Mis souri for a third of a million. Such great works as these were to receive the bulk of the appropria tion, and the items for small rivers and harbors footed up a compara tively insignificant amount. The president and his admirer have succeeded in locking up in the dreaded suiplus money that would have been more usefully expended than that authorized by almost any other appropriation, even that for the legislative and executive sal aries. The annual outcry aTjout river and harbor extravagance is about the shallowest and most ig norant humbug in our politics. St. Louis printers are protesting against the establishment of a stale printing-office. Why Missouri or any other state should interfere, unless it means to do every kind of work itself, many are unable to see. If it is to bo consistent, the quarries from which the stone is dug for its public buildings should bo on state-owned land; the paper used for its stationery should be from its own paper mill; its furni ture should be from the state shop, and its leather from its own sheep. There is no arcrument which would prove tnat the state should do its own printing which'would not ap ply to its making shoes for its of ficials or clothing for its clerks. i There was a municipal election in Oakland, Cal., .which has at tracted considerable attention. The Republican candidate received 2,761 votes; the Democratic can didate, 2,389, and the candidate of the "American" party, 1,357. It is this last vote ancPthe principles that underlie it that attract the at tention of politicians. Tacoma has a serious question under consideration, viz: to whom is to bo delegated the control of the city; thr citizens who live there, or C. B. Wright, who owns it? Is Consumption Incurable? Head the follewing: Mr. C. II. Morris, Newark, Ark., says: "Was down with Abscess of Limes, and friends and Dhv- sipians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive, uegan taking Dr. King's New Disoovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made." Jesse Middlewart. Decatur, Ohio. says: "Had it not been for Dr. KingV .New Discovery lor uonsumptien l would have (lieu of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health." Try it. Sample bottles tree at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. Mr. Isaac Newton Lawrence, whose funeral services took place in the Presbyterian church last Sunday, was born in the state of rirgima on the 31st o October, 1830. His parents moved to Kentucky when lie wa3 about ten years old. He immigrated to Oregon and settled in Marion county in 1852, and in 1880, moved to Crooked creek, Washington terri-. tory, where he resided at the time of his death. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Presbyterian church, with which it is supposed he united when a boy. He was a man of very liberal viows, how ever, toward all other denominations of Christians, and though not demon strative in religious profession, or anything else, yet he lived a consist ent Christian life, and habitually con ducted religious worship.in his fam ily. He was a sincere friend and patron of education, having organized the school district where ho lived, frequently maintaining a teacher for his children in his family -during its vacations, and was its school clerk at the time of his death. Ho was a kind husband, a most loving father, a good citizen, and in every respect a useful and honorable menber of society. He was a man of unusual business capac ity, industrions, prudent and prosper ous. Ho was the father of eleven chil dren, five of whom aje dead, leaving a wife and six children one sonjand five daughters to mourn his death, who must be consoled by the thought that their loss is his eternal gain, and that the whole community sympa thize with them in their great afflic tion. The way in which Mr. Lawrenoo contracted the sickness from which he died, pneumonia, may serve as an index to his Christian character. About three weeks ago a young man died at his house of the name of Greenley Gatten. Beside this young man's saick bed, although an entire stranger to him. Mr. Lawrence watched day and night till he was oompletely worn out Then he cam& over to Astoria m the rain for a doctor and medicine for him. This brought on a severe cold from the effects of which he died, thus real ly giving his life for the young stran ger, in imitation of Him who gave His life for sinners, and from whoso lips we trust he will one day hear the joyful plaudit "Servant of God, well done," "Inasmuch as yon did it to one of the least of these, vou did it unto Me." Mrs.iawrence desires to return her sincere thanks to all the kind friends, whose attentions and S3Tmpathy min istered so-much to the consolation of herself and family, during the sick ness and funeral of her husband. Enjoy Life. What a truly beautiful world we live in! Nature gives us grandonr of mountains, glens and oceans, and thousands of means of enjoyment. 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Tlinon wlin ini suffering from eye troubles and have nut yet cuneu upon mm wnouia uo wen to do so. ns on tha 2Stli irmt. lin tnk'n; his departure. To The Public. Paities 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. 31. L. Smith, A New And. Enlarged Stock of Choice itrnnds of Clears. Imported Key West and domestic. All tastes can bo satisfied and .all pockets suited as to price. Tansili'sPuneh and .Junior's in full supply as usual at D. L. jJeck & Sons. Eastern oysters f resli every steamer at .feifs restaurant. " J. O. Iiozorth has just been appointed resident agent for the Imperial Fire In surance Company of England. This company, organized in 180o, has a paid up capital of SaJOO.OOO and cash assetts of $10,000,000. every dollar of which is liable for fire losses alone. The com pany doing no life, accident or marine business. . NEW TO-DAY. To Rent. FIVE ACRE TRACT FOR A TERM OF years. "Well located : Will be leased on favorable terms. Apply to MRS. WEIMAN. Chicago IlotiM., ROSS raHou Friday Evening, March 25th. CONCERT AND OPERA. fNPAKALLELFl) Sl'CCESS The Worlds (Jreaiest Contralto MML ZELLIE TRE3ELLI, The Renowned Violinist. M. Ovide Musin The Celebrated Pianist. Paul Steindorflf, And The Brilliant Young Tenor Sig. Duzensi. I PART-GRAND STATE CONCERT. II PART-Scenes f roup GRAND OPERA. TROVATORE CARMEN Prices Suets, 75cts. and $1.00, for sale at Crystal Palace, commencing Wednesday, March 23rd, pedal Auction. Wednesday, Mar. 23, 10:30 a m I will sell at my Salesroom for account of whom it may concern a Small Stock of Cents, Ladies and Children's Shoes, 50 yards Black Velvet, Ribbons, Laces, Children's Hose, l dozen boxes Cents Linen Collars, and Sundry other Dry Goods. Also, Lot Second-hand Sundries. K. V. HOIiDE.V. Auctioneer. Fisheri To save time and guess :it nothing, our patrons, the Fisheries, will oblige us. to send samples of twine when possible, and In the case of oddnets.'liko Dredges, Trawls and the like, to send a diagram. In ordering anything, name all particulars. Will be glad when one has any new ideas about nets to sit down and write us. We purpose to study up minutely, tho Fisheries of the Pacific, so we can send the best style for cat eh and proQt. All letters p omptly answered. GLOUCESTER NET & TWINE CO., Gloucester. Boston Ofliee 90 Commercial St. Wanted Immediately. APARTNERWITn$30O CAPITAL IN A good paying business. For particulars apply or address J. O. BOZORTH. LADIES TAKE NOTICE. Mrs. T. E. Hudson Has removed to the corner of Oenevieve and Chenamus streets, up stairs next to VanDasen & Co.'s store, where she Is pre pared to do Fashionable Dressmaking. Agent for Estes, Taylor Square for Dress Cutting. Ope ON THES W AY! 0,000 WORT JPOlEt. THE CRYSTA Will arrive shortly direct from eastern factories consisting of 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 goods are all bought at bottom cash prices ami will be sold Inner tur.n ever heard of before. WAIT FOR THEM. CARL JLDZiSH, Manager, The Bes The New Improved Family And manufacturing SINGER Sewing Machine. Call and Examine at the. American News Depot. A. BALMANNO, AGENT. AJ1 Kinds of Type Writing, MANIFOLDING, Copying, Bookkeeping, etc., done at shortest notice. Legal woik a specialty. .7. II. JIAXSKLIi, " Astoiia Ascent for Hammond Typo Writer. MTJRBAY & CO., GROOERR And Dealers in Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supples furnished at Satis- factory Terms. Purchases delivered In any part of the eltj. j Office and Warehouse ' In Hume's Xew Building on Water Street P. O. Bo 1XJ. Telephone No. 37. ASTORIA, OREGOA'. G. A. STJNSON & CO., BLACKSrVIITHING. t (.'apt. Rogers old stand, cornet of Cass and Court Street". Ship and Cannery work, IlorbesUoetn. Wagons mado aDd repahed. (nod work guaranteed. Cannery Sillies BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents. Ladies Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Dongola Kid Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Mis-es and Childrens and Infant heels, and Sprint; heels. WE DEAL IM BOOTS AW I SflOES OWXY. 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 Hi W And-Cet Some of His Choice Provisions. Ask to See Some Novelties and Specialties -In FINE GROCERIES. Swiss. Holland and New Cream Cheese f 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, CelerySalt, French and Gorman Mustard, Leiblg's Ex. Beef, Sea Foam wafers. Van Houghton's Cocoa.. Triticnii, Cm, Epicurean food, Oat PorriiEe, Rolled Oats. Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Figs, &c, &c. CITY BOOK STORE. Direct from the Factory a Fine Assortment of Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets. FISHING TACKLE, ETC. BOTTOM PRICES. GRIFFIN & REED. OS PALACE 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, 1?n AND Oojpjpor- Frank L Parker, Dealer in- .Fancy anil Staple Groceries. Flour Feed - Potatoes Headquarters For ASTORIA WOOD YAKD. $67,000,000 Capital Liverpool & London & Globe. North British and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh. Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial of California Agricultural, of AVatertown. New York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool, En.. Fire Insurance Companies, llepresent in a capital of 07.000,000. K. VAarmJSKX Agent. TO ALLEN'S The Empire For the Next SO Days "Wo will sell all of our Ladles' and Children's Cloaks at 25 per cent. Less than Former IYipm.. "We have Just Received a Largo Lot of the celebrated Browns ville, Oregon, Woolen Goods in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Underwear, Flannels and Blankets. Also, Direct fiom the East, Gents', Youths', Boys', and Children's Fine Clothing and Hats. All of which we will sell at the Very Lowest Prices. Our Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is one of the most complete north of San Francisco. Our past reputation justifies us in saying that We Lead in Quality of Goods and Prices. W. T. FJELS-SB3R-, Manager.' DKALEU IN Hay, Oats, anil Straw, Urn, Brici Cement, Sand and Plaster ' Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajlntr, Tenmliii, and Ktpress Business. &BtiB" "lOs r jlJiJJIPS-rK TEK apply to the Captain, or to Furniture and Upholstering, Mattresses Made and Repaired. Paper Hanging, Carpets Sewed and Laid. " Furniture Sold on Commission. Shop, corner Main and Jefferson Streets MARTIN OLSEN. J. C. ooxjktty Coroner's OQlce. Undertaking ltooms next to t) r jESiKM&l & b; Till y -i ' JfiBL- J. R. LEES0N & CO., BOSTON, SOLE AGENTS AND LMTORTEHS. The Johnstone (Scotland) ani Grafton (Mass.) Prize Linen Threads -AND- Salmon KTef Twines. S2Lz s rft-t The. only Linen Threads awarded a Prize Medal London 151 and New Orleans Worlds Exposition 1881. Did nof exhibit at Philadelphia 187G or Paris 1878. First Prize Awarded Wherever Exhibited 1! .References for the Scotch Salmon Net Twines: EVERY CANNER or FISHERMAN who bought it last season. IT GAVE UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION. Agents for the Pacific Ceast: Store. vrKA.HEIl 1 CL4IM PARKKR Ibt-n P. Piither.Maater. 5 KirTOYVINU. KUKICIii' ort'liAli U. It. PxKK.KIt. AmericanNews Depot ONSALE Tho latest Magazine and Illustrated papers of the day. Swedish, Danish and (lernian papers. Hooks and Dictionaries. Lovell and Seaside Libraries, School Hooks, Stationery, etc. A. IIALMANNO, Chenamus St. near Main. ROSS, oonowsn, A Pirst Class Undertaking Establishment A FINE HEARSE, Neet style Caskets and Funeral Material, KrerjthlnR Neat and Well Arranged. Astorlan offlce, (B. B. Franklin's old stand.) .sSSSSfc. tfSS KITTLE & CO., 202 Colif a St., San Francisco, Gala m A.V