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ASTORIA. OREGON:
TUESDAY
MAY 3, 18S7
WRITING "ENGLISH
It is the little words that live.
No man can have thoughts too
great for small -words to say. Our
best and most valued works,
whether in verse or prose, that
which we all learn first and forget
last, are made up of little words;
short, sharp, terse and full of
meaning. It always was so and
always will be. Indeed in many
schools o thought it is held that
to be able to express one's thought
in short words, to say what is to
be said in good Anglo-Saxon, is
one of the best tests of skill.
Here we give a good example.
Below is the same thought put in
three styles. First, the short,
nervous, forceful Anglo-Saxon;
then the diction chosen from more
extensive fields of language; last
ly, the high-flown pomposity of
profound polysyllabic complexity
which is" in this case a good illus
tration of how not to do it.
Stung by the foe's twitting, our
forefathers (bold wights!) drew
nigh their trusty friends, and were
heartily welcomed; taught by a
former mishap, they began the
fight on that spot, and showed
themselves unaffrighted by threat
ening forebodings of woe.
Provoked by the enemies' abuse,
our ancestors (brave creatures!)
approached their faithful allies and
were nobly received; instructed by
a previous misfortune they com
menced the battle in that place
and proved themselves undismayed
by menacing predictions of misery.
Exacerbated by the antagonist's
vituperation, our progenitors (au
dacious individuals!) approximated
to their reliable auxiliaries and
were ovated with impressment;
indoctrinated by a preliminary
contretemps, they inaugurated
hostilities in that locality and dem
onstrated themselves as unintimi
dated by minatory, vaticinations of
catastrophe.
Hox. Thomas Ewing at the an
nual dinner of the Ohio society in
New York on the 21st ult., after
paying a gallant tribute to the pi
oneer women of his native state,
said: "In the year 1790 a lad'
made her way through "an almost
trackless "wilderness to Ohio on
horseback carrying a small boy
with her. That woman was my
grandmother and that boy was my
father." This is a simple record,
but, says the Telegram, in the
presence of the snorting locomotive
drawing its long trainjf passenger
coaches and palace cars through the
region of the then almost trackless
wilderness through which the lone
ly woman rode nearly a hundred
years ago with her boy in her
arms, it has all the weird attrac
tion of romance.
Tbe origin of the expression
"mending his fences," as used in
modern politics, is attributed to
John Sherman. While secretary
of the. United States treasury he
visited his home at Mansfield,
Ohio, and -was followed by a host
of correspondents, one of whom
boldly asked the secretary -wKat
he -was doing in Mansfield.
It happened that on that
day Sherman had contracted
with a man to repair sonfe
fences on his place, so he told the
reporter that he had come to Mans
field to look after his fences.
Thus originated an .expression
which has had wide use in politi
cal circles and has even found its
way into the British house of par
liament.
When business men have con
fidence in the town, are united
upon every question that comes
ud for the best interest of the
place, everyone else has confi
dence, and strangers who come in
feel they have found -a place
they can call home. New and ex
. pensive residences are erected and
everything works for one common
good. This, says th.fe'JWalla Walla
Union, is the way cities are made.
The Southern Pacific is report
ed about to build into eastern Or
egon, via the Klamath nver. A
necessary part of this enterprising
company's schemes is an ocean
terminus, such as Astoria can fur
nish.
At 3,800 places of amusement
throughout the country petitions
for the suspension of the interstate
commerce law for ninety days are
receiving signatures.
Eastern Oregon makes a loud
call and a just one for a reduction
in the local tariff on wheat ship
ments. Is Consumption Ipcurable?
Read the follewing: Mr. C. II. Morris,
Newark, Ark., says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and phy
sicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King's
New Djgcovery 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. King's
New Discovery for Consumptien I
would have died of Lung Troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in best
or, health." Try it. sample ootties tree
at w. . Dement & uo.'s Drug store.
Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is
Natures Own True Laxative. This
Eleasant liquid fruit remedy may be
ad 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 act on,
the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gently
yet thoroughly t(f dispel 11 eadachs,
Colds and Fevers; to cure Constipation,
Indigestion and kindred Ills.
Fop TIte Most Beautiful
Aud enduring photographs, charming
tones, the most scientific retouching
and fine polish go to N. S. Shuster,the
pioneer leading photographer. See new
samples at his new gallery on the road
way. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint ? bhiloh's Vitaflzer is
niaranteed to cure you. Sold by W. E.
Jement & Co.
Skiloii's CuitE will immediately
relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, and
Bronchitis. Sold by W . E. Dement & Co
NEW TO-DAY.
Mrs. fiosama Watson, Mrs. Lillian ITarran.
3E2HbXT:E3
DRESSMAKING
PAELORS.
Comer Cass and Jefferson, up ttalrs, aro
now ready for orders from the ladles of
Astoria and vicinity. We do only first class
work by a late system adopted In fashion
able circles everywhere.
All work guaranteed.
Comparison clnllengecL
Terms reasonable.-
Are You Insured?
J. O. Bozorth
Writes Insurance Policies In Reliable Fire
Insurance companies that give Absolute
Protection in case of Fire.
annerymen
NOTICE.
If you want to contract for A-oiir summers
wood now Is your chance. Apply to
FRANK L. PARKER
Or to the
Astoria Wood Yard.
Just received at the Astoria Wood Yard
150 cords extra choice Rod Fir Wood. Also
SO cords fine Vine Maple Limbs.
Leave orders with F. L, PARKER.
Telephone 36.
To Rent.
A SMALL 4 ROOMED HOUSE ON WEST
Seventh St. between Cedar and Wall.
Rent $12, water included. Apply to
JT. C.ROSS,
Notice.
ftTETTHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE
Li undersigned agents of the British bark
Arcthusa from Liverpool, will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew of
said vessel, without the master's consent
while at this port.
MEYER. WILSON & CO.
Astoria, April 30th. 1B&7.
$67,000,000 Capital
Liverpool & London & Globe. North British
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial of
California Agricultural, of Watertown, ow
York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool,
Eng.. Fire Insuranco Companies, Represent
in a capital of 67,000,000.
B. VaJTDUSEX- Agent. .
Tone Up The System.
TRY THE
NERVE FOOD, Manufactured and for
Sale by
:BTa,23.se:o. d& Oo.
Mineral Waters, Soda Wator. Dally de
livery in all parts of the City. Office and
Works oil Jeilerson street", west of Cass.
Theo. Bracker
Recommends to the public and to the
2&S? !SCSSiS&rSL Astoria a2ent for Dally and Weekly Ore
PortlROd price?. Chn wow street, gonlan.
MUERAY & CO.,
GROCERS
And Dealers In
I
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 Building on Water Street.
P. O. Bos 133. " Telephone No. 37.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Strike It Ri
bo v your
Groceries! Provisions
OF
Foard & Stokes
Their largely Increasing trade enables
them to self at the very lowest margin
of profit while giving you goods
that are of flrsfcclass quality.
Goods Delivered All Over the City.
The Highest Price' raid for Junk,
Frank L Parker,
Dealer in-
Fancy and .Staple Groceries.
Flour Feed Potatoes
Headquarters For
ASTORIA WOOD YARD.
To Rent.
FIVE ACKE TRACT FOR A TERM OF
years. Well located : Will be leased on
favorable terms. Apply to
MRS. WEIMAX.
Chicago House,
American Hews Depot
ON SALE
The latest Magazines and Illustrated
papers of tbe day.
Swedish, Danish and Uerman papers,
Books and Dictionaries.
Lovell and Seaside Libraries, Sohool
Books, Stationery, etc A BALMANNO,
Chenamus St. near Main.
Breed Fine Chickens.
Eggs from Pure Bred Silver Spangled
Hamburgs. Itosecomb Brown Leghorns and
Gold Beard Polish hens.
Eggs $3.00 a Sot.
Apply to
A. P. COI.VIN,
Upper Astoria.
Notice.
NEITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE
undersigned agents of the British bark
DunbarUmihirc from Sydney, N. S. W.. will
be responsible for any debts contracted by
the crew of said vessel without the master's
consent while at this port.
JAMES LAIDLAW & CO.
Astoria, April 23th, 1S87.
JOB PRINTING.
Neat Quick And Cheap at The
ASTORIAN JOB OFFICE.
To Rent.
A FOUR ROOMED COTTAGE, WELL
located and eligible In everv respect.
Apply to FOARD & STOKES.
LOEB & CO.
Wines, Liprs anil Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS GOODS.
THE TRADE
Supplied at Lowest Market Rates.
All orders oiled promptly ana Accurately.
Agents for First Class foreign and Domestic
Brands.
Main street Opposite Parker House,
ASTORIA, ---- OREGON.
E. C. HOLDBN.
Auctioneer aiComission Apt
Established 1874.
Dealer in New and Second-haud Furniture
and Bedding.
Will conduct Auction Sales of Land, Stock,
or Household Goods In the country.
Will appraise and purchase Second-hand
Furniture.
rvinettminnnti Solicited. Quick Sales and
nromnt Cash returns guaranteed.
Emit
Sillies
ch!
THE CRYSTAL PALACE
. FINE STOCK OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware
JUST KECEIYED. ALSO ANOTHER LARGE INVOICE OF
Fine Watch Repairing a specialty.
C&BX 2L2DI23R, Manager.
CHAS. W. GIBBS, Watchmaker and Jeweler.
V. ALLEN
ill
WHOLESALE AND
ine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed.
Crockery, Griass Plated Ware.
o
The Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables
Received fresh every Steamer.
CTY
BOOK
Our Stock is Larger than ever before. All New Goods
and direct from Eastern Factories.
FINE STATIONERY,
SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS,
Baby Carriages, Bird
FISHING TACKLE, ETC.
Whiting's Standard Writing Papers.
The Domestic Sewing Machine.
Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables.
GRIFFIN & REED.
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Advertisement and doesn't go there to get a meal
DON'T KNOW ENOUGH TO GO IN WHEN IT RAINS.
A SPLENDID m FDBNISBED.
Eastern and Shoalwater Oysters.
MEALS COOKED TO ORDER.
A FIRST CLASS
LODGING
In Connection With
SEE
H. EKSTROM.
WATCHMAKER.
Just received a lanro stock of Watches
and Clocks. Chains, Lockets, etc. Also
genuine Seta Thomas Boat Clocks, proved to
be the best. All which will be sold
at very
low prices.
ivpri
eclali
Watch and Clock reoairlne a
specialty, and done at reasonable prices.
OD next to Avb. T)anlpiwin's
ample
Boom, on the roadway,
j
KETAIL DEALEIt IN
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
Cages, Croquet Sets,
i. J. i ii. J- W) i in
JEFF
JEFF
JEFF
JEFF
HOUSE:
The Restaurant.
DRESSMAKING.
Hrs. Bryee would respectfully inform
the ladles of Astoria and surrounding
country, that she -has recentlv received a
large addition to her stock of dress buttons,
and trimmings, which .she will tsell at
Dressmaking m all Its branches done
promptly, and In first class style; and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Cutting and fitting a specialty.
Next door to Astoxiax office on Cass St,
Astoria, April 25th, 1317,
STORE.
The Em
8
For
Next
Wo will sell all of our Ladies'
25 per cent. Less than Former Prices.
We havo Just Received a Larjjo Lot of the celebrated Browns
rille, Oregon, Woolen Goods in
Men's and Boys' Clothing,
Underwoar, Flannels, and Blankets
Also, Direct from the East,
Gents', Youths', Boys', and Children's Tine Clothing and
Hats.
All of -which -we will sell at the Very Lowest Prices.
Our Stook of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is one of the most
complete north of San Franoisco.
Our gast reputation justifies us in saying that
We Lead in Quality of Goods and Prices.
W. T. FJLKSEB;, Manager.
BOOTS and SHOES.
Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents.
f.nllM "PIpvthlA Snln SlinnQ Jn 'FrnrinVw Vnrnrnrnn nnil TivnTn!n ITIrl
Boya and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses anil Chlldrens and Infant lieels, and
Sprfnj? heels. WE IEAT. IN BOOTS AND SHOES ONLY.
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EL B. PARKER,
DBA
Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lie,
Wood Dellrered to Order.
TBR apply to the Captain, or to
ff
J. R. LEESON & CO.,
BOSTON,
SOLE AGENTS AND IMrORTEltS. -
The Jonltone (ScotM) and Mon (Mass.) -
Prize Linen Threads
-AND-
hONj ktfUe,
m t wi-mtsj vaoBBBref--. 5ss.'vvv2biknv .t-.
The only Linen Threads awarded a Prize Meda
London 1851 and New Orleans Worlds Exposition 1881.
Did not exhibit at Philadelphia 187G or Tarid 1878.
First Prize Awarded Wherever Exhibited!!
References for tho Scotch Salmon Net "twines:
EVERY CANNER or FISHERMAN who bought
it last season.. IT GAVE UNIVERSAL SATIS
FACTION. ' "
Agents for 4he Paoifio Ceast:
KITTLE & CO.,
903 Calif a St., San Francfeoo, Cala
Days
and Children's Cloaks
ai
P. J. GOODMAN.
LEU IX
Briet Cement, Sand ant Plaster
Drajlnp, Teaming and Kx press Bnslnes.
STEAMER
CLARA PAREER
Ebcn-P, Parher,Maatcr.
ForTQWINO, FREIGHT orOHAU
II. S3. PAItKEU.
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