m Wxt JJatttj gtftorian. ASTORIA. OREGON: WEDNESDAY.. ....APRIL 20. 1S67 A traveling dramatic associa tion is said to be drawing big houses in Kansas, pla'ing "Ten nights in a drug store." "The Lamb' is the title of a new paper started in "Wall street, New York. It is to be hoped that there is no wool above the edito rial eye. Commercial greed is to blame for some of the recent terrible dis asters to shipping in the vicinity of Cape Flattery. Take, for in stance, the St. Stephen. She was only 1,392 tons register, and yet she had a cargo of 5,100 tons of coal. Such action on the part of owners of vessels is criminal. Complaint From a Lady. Editor Asteeian: I wish to briefly consider some ef fects of whisky drinking in our city, and will endeavor to be practical in my suggestions or comments. I will not ask why, over sixty saloons pollute the moral atmosphere" .of our city, oflend the nostrils and outrage the finer sensibilities of the passer by on the most respectable blocks of our most fashionable streets; nor will I call on you to estimate the wretch edness, sin and poverty which pro ceed therefrom. As I have said, my object is not to call your attention to these more commonly discussed phases of the liquor question, but to ask, simply, since the saloon is here and the instincts of free-born Amer ican manhood seem to bid it remain why cannot the drunkards be kept off the principal streets in the course of their uncertain wanderings? "While shopping Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, (to be. very explicit) in walking the blocks in which are the bank, the L XL. store. and Beck &1 Sons, your correspondent was obliged to cross and recross the street three times in order to avoid five reeling men for whom the walk was much too narrow. While pausing a mo ment to recover my bearings, a friend passed and informed me that on the next street one of still two more drunken men had reeled against her little boy and then staggered on after stammering some maudlin excuses. Were these things not of frequent occurrence on our streets, this letter would never have been penned. Your correspondent is not a timid person, nor yet one troubled with nerves; yet, to me, .repeated happen ings of a like nature surround even my shopping expeditions with terrors, which are not their inevitable accom paniments in other Oregon townB. When one hears the threatenings and quarrels of these men, and con siders that many of them are armed, it would seem that considerations of public safety, if not public decency, would suggest their incarceration in the city jail. Our city receives a rev enue from the liquor traffic and should not hesitate to expend the money necessary to employ a force of policemen equal to the work of clear ing our principal streets, at least, of these unfortunate victims of drink. Correspondent. Sadden Death. DR. FLINT'S HEART REMEDY will prolong life by preventing those sudden deaths from heart disease which bring untold grief to families, often plunging them into poverty, because of the untimely disease of bread-winner. At druggists. S1.50; Descriptive treatise with each bottle, or address J. J. Mack & Co., S. R Third and Last CalL There is a lot of unclaimed articles left at this office for identification and recovery. The most of the stuff thus left is handed out to happy owners in a day or a week, but some of it remains, and has remained for over a year. Any one who has lost a jack knife, a pencil case, a silver chain bar, a dime and pin, a corkscrew, a post office box key, a pair of suspenders; an amber" frog, a box of cough drops, a cigar holder, an earring, a prayer book, a key big or little of any metal or make, a freight receipt, a pair of gar elastics, a hammer, a breastpin, a candle, a paper of tacks, a scissors, a baggage :heck, a watch charnr , a pho tograph, a clasp, a locket, or an account- book, would do .well to get their property before it is too eter nally late. Bucltlcnr! Annca. Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,Ulcers,Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chapprd 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. Price 25 cents per box. For sa le by W E. Dement & Co. TFIiatl Bo 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 tiny other restaurant in town. 25 cents. At Tlic Holdcn Douse A few more boarders can be accom modated with or withdut rooms. Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice coffee. Tide Reed's. tables for 1837 at Griffin & Go To Crow's Gallery. The leading JPhotographer. For the Unestphotos in all the latest styles and of superior finish. THAT TERELBLE BOBTH COAST. Tfao Columbia Eiver Conspicuous by Its Absence From the Following Dreadful List of Marine Disasters. Last Fall the Sound press started in with no cause at all to talk about "the terrible Columbia bar." The articles in the Tacoma Ledger and other papers published on the Sound were sent broadcast through the east. That they were lies, goes without saying, but they traveled fast and far. There was not an atom of just criticism in a line of all that appeared there. Of late the whole pack has been mum. Good reason. Here are the facts: During 1886, 269 vessels, ior- eign, crossed the Columbia bar in safety. This, out of a total of 269 vessels foreign. That is, all the fleet that sa'led for or from the Colum bia last year crossed the bar safely. There wa3 one vessel that sailed from New York the Wm: HI Besse and was lost entering thiB river. Her cantain undertook to save a pilot iee, piay smari AiecK uuu dodge the pilots. He dodged them, and lost his ship, and served him right It was about thi3 one that the Sound press raised all the fuss, and despite the splendid record of the Columbia bar, the craft, sail and steam, daily crossing, the Ledger resorted to most shameless mendac ity in big scare heads chronicling imaginary disasters, and "loss of life" on the bar. But "a change came o'er the spirit of "their dream." The chickens came home to roost. Here is a little record of recent losses on the ceast: Vessel. Locility. Value. Steamer Ralatea... Burned atsea.SS7.000 Steamer Mexico Bell- Cliaiu ..l.'yt.ooo Ship Harvey Mills Cipe Flattery 73.000 Ship St. Stephen Cape Flattery 41.OO0 Brig Irene CaneFattery 12,090 Bri,' Sellna Hllo 20,000 Bark T, li. Foster C.ipe Flattery 12,000 B3rk Austria. Cape Flattrv 15.O0O Bark Eldorado C ipo Flattery 15,000 Bark Atlantic San Francisco 15 000 Bark J. W. Seaver Ano Nuevo 0.000 Bak Ella S Tliavpr Cape Flattery 12.000 Bktn S in Luis & dam San Pedro 50,oo0 Schooner J. Eppiuger Navarro 5,000 Schooner Pet Albion 2,000 Schooner Adalena... Drake's B.iv... 3.000 Schooner Joshua Grindle-OlfPolntSur. 15 000 B irk Lily Grace Piiger Sound.. 10.000 Schooner Champion Vancouver..- 10,000 Schonner Stranger. Smith River.. 5 000 Ship W.H. Macy(dam)...SaaFrauclsco 30.000 Total SD75.0D9 The lives lost were on the following ves sels: Ship Harvey Mills 22 Ship bt. Stephen 21 B rk Atlantic - 27 Bark El D iradg 12 Schooner J. Epplnger... 4 Bark J. W. St-aver 3 Schooner Champion 1 SO Scan it carefully for any note of the Columbia bar. -There is none, though its commerce is extensive. But note "Capo FJattery" and its dismal record. And the above is only recent. There is no mention there of the bark Webfoot, from Tacoma, loaded with lumber and salmon, lost November 12h, 18S6; of the collier Barnard Castle, lost nine days after; of the steamer Phantom, wrecked Novem ber 24th; of the American ship Bel zidere, lost December 14th; of but why prolong the list of casualties on that terrible northern coaBt! Their Business Boeming: Prohably no one thing has caused such a general revival of trade at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug Store as their giv ing away to their customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valu able article from the fact that it always cures and never disappoints. Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting a trial bottle free, large size 1. Every bottle warranted. JKFF'S United States Restaurant is the best and cheapest in Astoria. Croup, Whooping Cough and Broiv chilis immediately relieved by Shiloh'f Cure. oum uy i . iu. jjcmt-uu -Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy a rty Jthe D031- tive cure for Catarrh. JDintheria and Canker Mouth. Sold by w.is. Dement. The perfection of the age In the med ical line is the liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co., San Fran cisco, Cal. It is agreeable to tho taste, acceptable to the stomach, harmless in its nature, painless yet prompt and thorough in Its action. Forsa.ebv W. E. Dement &' Co. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest periumerj and toilet articles, etc can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident hctel, Astoria. Shiloh's Cough ana Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by W.K De- mem. Fine Furnished Rooms. At the Mutison Heuse: Newly fur nished and renevated: terms reasonable. Mrs. A. E. Stout. For TIic Most Beautiful And enduring photographs, charming tones, the most scientiGc retouching and fine polish go to N. S. Shuster, the pioneer leading pnotograpner. bee new samples at his new gallery on the road way. An Opportunity. Dr. Harmon has left some spectacles, Brazilian I'ebbles and optical goods with wm. Armoruster, where tney can be.bought. This Is a good opportunity for those who were unable to buy lroni him before his departure. I-owest Cash JPricc. Coal Oil at $2.35 a case, at . D. L. Beck & Soxs. Gainbrinus licer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, a cents. Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at ueus restaurant. . -What is better than a glass of liquor ? a. vujj ui usurious Qon.ee at aor'8. Chinese Certificates. According to accounts in the San Francisco papers there has been an over-issue of certificates to departing Chinese at Port Townsend. Alleged discrepancy exists between the num ber of certificates that should be and the number that really are out. Spe cial agent Beecber is now making up a detailed report of all the ertificates issued to returning Chinese. He has written to Mr..Hobson, collector of the port, asking for copies of the lists of Chinamen who got certificates from Astoria, and copies of the cer tiflcates that were not cancelled. This will be a nice job. Of the 2,400 Chinese who got tickets of privilege to return here, over 1,800 are still uncanceled. Of course each one of these .1,890 is of cotisiderable market able value in China,- and it is to pre vent as far as possible fraud or collu sion, that duplicates of the lists are to be- furnished. The work will oc cupy Messrs. Higgins and Ferguson the rest of the month. " tnneressarv Misery. Probably as much misery come3 from habitual constipgtion as from any 'derangement of the functions of the body, and it is difficult to cure, for the reason that no one likes to take the medicines usually pre scribed. HAMBUKG FIGS were prepared to obviate this difficulty, and they will be found pleasant to the taste of women and children. 25 cents. At all druggists. J. J. Mack & Co., proprietors. S. F. Syrup of Figs. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is Natures Own True Laxative. This fueasant liquid iruit remedy may be al of W. E. Dement & Co, at fifty cents or one dollar per bottle. It is the most pleasant, prompt and effective remedy known, to cleanse the system; to acton, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gontly yet thoroughly to dispel Headachs, Colds and Fevers; to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. Sjiiloh's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and Eronchitis. Sold by W . E. Dement & Co Sliiloh's Vitallzer is what you need for Constipation, Lo3 of AnpetiU, Diz ziness and all sympi to ins ot Dyspepsia, Price 10 and 75 cents per noaie. aoid by W. E. Dement Private Rooms. At Frank Fabre's for suppers, par ties, etc. The best cooked to order. NEW TO-PAY. Str. M0NTESA1. JNO. W. WELCH, Master. Is ready to do all kinds of towing, steam boat Job work, carrying ot fish, etc. Can be be chartered for special trips, excunjans, p mles, etc., at short notico and Tery reasonable terms. Apply to master on board, or V. U. W1SUJU, Stockholder's Meeting. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE stockholders of the Astoria Iron Works will be held on Saturday. April 30th, 1S37, at 7 rrso p, m , at the oillce of the secretary. Main Street wharf, jor the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as tpay properly come before the meeting. Bv order of the board of Directors. J. G. HUSTLER, Sec Astoria, April 20th, 1FS7. ROSS Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. April 18, 19 and 20. THE WIZARD KING, ZAMLOCH, In a series of new and marvelous WONDERS. Everything new and original. 150 Elegant and Costly 150 Presents given away. No cheap trash of any kind. Admission (including 3 envelopes) CO cts. Children (Including 1 envelope) 25 cts. Reserved seats (including 4 envelopes) 75 cts. N.B. Zamioch's reputation 13 of years standing and his motto h is always been to deal honorably witu bis patrons.. To Rent. FIVE ACRE TRAirr FOR A TERM OF years. Well located : Will bo leased on favorable terms. Apply to llll. WELUAN. Chicago House, County Treasurer's Notice. mHERE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY JL treasury to pay all orders presented up to and Including repteraber 7th, 1885, with Interest to April 12tfi, 1887. I. BERQMAN. .Astoria, April 12, 'o7. Money To Loan, UTONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED JL real estate security. FULTON BR03. House to Rent. SITUATED ON LOT 1. BLOCK IS. Mc 3 Clure's Astoria Apply to JOHN HAHN. For Sale. BAR FLXTURE3, POOL TABLE, COM plete. etc. Also two large Salmon Tanks, new. to be sold cheap for cash Ap ply to JAS. TURK, Money to Loan ON REAL ply to ESTATE C, SECURITY. AP IS. THOMSON. For Sale or Rent. LOT 4. BLOCK 20, ADAIR'S ASTORIA, together with two story framo dwelling situated therein. Enquire of I. W. CASE. Wanted. A CAPABLE MAN TO P.UN PLANING Jol icacalne, Apply at this oflce. Opera House IHt UK T MAI. FALAUtThp Cm FINE STOCK OF I llU bill Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware JUST KECE1VED. ALSO ANOTHER LARGE INVOICE OF Fin Watch Repairing a specialty. O&RIi ADIiSB., Manager. CHAS. W. GIBBS, Watchmaker and Jeweler. IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? That Depends on the Liver. The Liver Depends on the Food. If What You Eat Doesn't Agree With You, GO TO A. V. ALLEN'S And Get Some of His .Choice Provisions. -Ask' to See Some Novelties and Specialties 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, Preach aad. German MU3tard, Leiblg's Ex. Boot; Sea Foam Wafers, Van Houerhtoa's Cocoa. TriticniH, Germea, Epicurean ?ooi Oat Porridge, Rolled Oats. Oranges, Lemons, Nuts, Figs, &c, &c. CITY Our Stock is Larger than and direct from PINE STATIONERY, BOOK SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, FISRING TACKLE, ETC. jaGMEUKTTS FOR Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. The Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. JEFF JEFF JEFF JEFF 1 1 I TrtE MArU WHO LAUGHS. AND GETS FAT iSTHE MAN THAT EATS AT JEFF'S!- ' i SPLENDID IUl FURNISHED. Eastern and Shoalwater Oysters, MEALS COOKED TO A FIRST CLASS LODGING In Connection With In STORE. ever before. All New Goods Eastern Factories. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, JEFF JEFF JEFF JEFF HOUSE: The Restaurant. For the We will sell all of our Ladies' 25 per cent. Less than Former Prices. We have Just Received a Larue Lot of the celebrated Browns ville, Oregon, Woolen Goods in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Underwear, Flannels and Blankets. Also, Direct from the East, Gents; Youths', Boys', and Children's Tine Clothing and Hats. AU 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. FJMIKBH, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents. Ladles Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Dongola Kid Boys and Touths Shoes of all Kinds, Mises and Childrens and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE DEAL IX BOOTS AKD SHOES OSEY. . P. J. GOODMAN. DEALEIi IX Hay, Oats, anil Straw, Lime, Bricl, Cement, Sand, and Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Drajin?, Teaming acd Kxpress Business. IER apply to the Captain, or to MUEEAY & CO., GROCERS 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 city. Office and "Warehouse In Hume's New Bulldlnc on "Water Street P. O. Box 153. Telophone No. 87. ASTOBIA, OREGON. Strike It Rich! BUY YOUR Groceries J? Provisions OF- Foard & Stokes Their largely Increasing trade enables them to 8elfatthe very lowest margin of profit while giving you goods that are of first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price'Fald for Junk. Frank L Parker, Dealer in Fancy and Staple Groceries. Flour Feed Potatoes Headquarters For ASTOBIA WOOD YARD. For Sale. SQUARE PIAHO. Cannery sulies! ENQUIRE OF O, H. QQOPEB, PllU uIOhji Next SO Days and Children's Cloaks at STEAMER CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. 2 For TOWING. FBEIGHT or OflA K- n. B. PAKKFJH. Gannerymen NOTiCE. If you want to contract for your summers wood now Is your chance. Apply to FJ?ANK L. PARKER Or to the Astoria Wood Yard. jHst received at the Astoria Wood Yard 150 cords extra choice Bed Fir Wood. Also CO cords nne Vine Maple Limbs. Leave orders with F. L, PARKER. Telephone 36. LOEB & CO. fines, Lipors ana Ciiars, A Large Stock of FIRST CLASS GOODS. THE TRADE . Supplied at Lowest Market Rates. All orders filled promptly and Accurately Agents for First Class Forei oreicrn and Domestic Brands. Main street Opposite Parker House, ASTORIA, - ' - - OREGON. E. C. H0LDEN. Auctioneer ani Commission Aent - Established 1874. Dealer In Newand Second-hand Furnltor and Bedding. Will conduct Auction Sales of Land, Stock, or Household Goods In the country. Wilt appraise and purchase Second-hand Furniture. Consignments Solicited, Quick Sales, and prompt Gash returns guaranteed. Astoria agent for Dally and Weekly Ore gonian. Notice to Stockholders Astoria Loan and Building Association. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN entrance and working expense fee of one (S1.00) dollar per share of stock Is now due and payable at the office of the secre tary at City Book Store, on or before Wednesday. April 27th. 1SCT. By order of BOA KD OF DIRECTORS. A.S.REED,Sec'y. Tone Up The System. TRY THE NERVE FOOD, Manufactured and for Sale by Mineral Wiiters, Soda Water. -DaUy de livery in all parts of the City. Office aad Worib on Jeffwoa stwet, wst or Casa.