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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1887)
CJ t?foc gattu fjwtan. ASTORIA. OREGON: SUNDAY. ,JCLY 3. 1887 THE STARS AND STRIPES. Eaely in the struggle for Amer ican independence the need of a national flag was insisted on by Franklin. The result of a confer ence on the subject was the reten tion of the Union Jack, represent ing the still recognized sovereign ity of EDgland, but coupled with thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, emblematic of the union of the thirteen colonies, in place of the royal ensign. This was the "new striped flag" which was hoisted in January. 1776. The following theories of the origin of these stripes have been assigned: 1. They were derived from the national flag of the Netherlands, which then and now consisted of three equal horizontal stripes, symbolic of the rise of the Dutch republic from the union at Utreoht. To the example of Holland the American colonies were indebted for the idea of fed eral union, and emigrants from Holland had planted the seeds of civil and religious liberty and ed ucation. 2. The army in 1775 was without uniform, the different grades being only distinguished by stripes of ribbons. The daily sight of these, the only marks of rank would naturally suggest the game device for representing the united colonies. 3. The stripes from Washington's coat-of-arms may have suggested those for the flag. They were certainly one of the devices on the flag of the troop of light horse which accompanied Washington to New York when proceeding to assume the com mand of the army at Cambridge, where they were first shown. And it is thought that these afford ed a simple and inexpensive meth od of converting the red ensign of the mother country into a new flag denoting the union of the colonies against ministerial oppression, while they were unwilling to give up their loyalty to the "king's colors," which were retained on the new ensign. It required the addition of the "new constellation" to render the stripes significant, and give a new poetic life and na tional character to the flag. The origin of the stars has also been disputed. The earliest sug gestion of the stars as a device, previous to their adoption in 1777, is found in the Massachusetts Spy for March 10, 1774, in a song writ ten to commemorate the massacre at Boston. In a flight of fancy the writer foretells the triumph of the American flag: "ATay of bright glory now beams from afar, The American ensign now Bparkles a star, "Which will shortly flame wide through the skies." In June, 1777, the congress re solved that the flag of the thirteen united colonies should be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; and that the union should be thir teen stars, white, in a blue field, representing a new constellation. The arms of Washington con tained both stars and stripes, and the device may be due to this source. It may have been used out of respect to the commander-in-chief. However, Washington nowhere alludes to the connection, and none of his contemporaries seem to have mentioned the fact. Th,e blue ground has been derived from the blue standard of the old Soottish covenanters. Beyond a doubt the thirteen stripes and thir teen stars were unfurled at the bat tle of Brandywine, September, 1777, and at Germantown in Oc tober; they witnessed the opera tions against and the surrender of Burgoyne after the battle of Sara toga; and the sight of their flag helped to cheer the army amid their sufferings around the camp fires at Valley Forge in the ensu ing winter. They waved triumph ant at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, September, 1781, and looked down upon the evacu ation of New York in 1783, and shared in the triumphs of the latter tfajsof thQesplution. The ad mission of Vermont and Kentucky caused a change in the flag, and from 1795 till 1818 it consisted of fifteen stars and fifteen stripes. The admission of five new states made another change desirable and in 1816 a committee was appointed to consider the matter. Captain Reid, a well-known sailor, made a suggestion, which was adopted, to reduce the flag to the original thirteen, representing the number of states which contended for and achieved their independence, and to increase the stars to correspond with the number of states in the union, and .hereafter to add one star to the flag whenever a new state should be admitted. Each addition takes place on the 4th of July next succeeding the admission of the state. At present there are thirty-eight stars, and have been ever since Colorado was admitted in 1876. National justice demands that Washington and Dakota be admitted and that there be forty stars on the flag. Tiie mayoress of a northern Kansas town, says the Wichita Eagle, who was elected under the new woman suffrage law last week, came down to her office the other day with a Mother Hubbard on, and as she sat cross-legged in the mayor's chair the city clerk noticed that she had a hole in the heel of her stocking and that her bustle was to one side. He leported the fact to his wife, his wife told the hired girl, the hired girl told her fellow, her fellow told the city marshal, the city marshal told the mayoress, whereupon the city clerk got fired and the town is scandal ized. The mayoress said she would wear her bustle in front, behind or sideways, and it was nobody's bus iness. Dickens wrote, "There is noth ing, no, noining, oeauuiui ana good that is forgotten. An infant, a prattling child dying in its cradle will live again in the better thoughts of those who loved it, and play its part, though its body be burned to ashes or drowned in the deepest sea. There is not an angel added to the ho3t of heaven but does its blessed work on earth in those that loved it here. Dead. Oh, if the good deeds of human creatures could be traced to their source, how beautiful could even death appear, for how much charity, mercy, and purified affec tion would be seen to have their growth in dusty graves." m i Greatly Excited. Not a few of the citizens of Astoria have recently become creatlv excited over the astounding facts, that seeral of their friends who had been pro nounced by their physicians as Incur able and beyond all hope suffering with that dreaded monster Consump tionhave been completely cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, the only remedy that does positively cure all throat and lung dis eases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Bron chitis. Trial bottles free at W. K. De ment & Co.'s Drug Store, largo bottles Si DoYoHWwit YoHrFlHe Cleaned! If you do, T. Clifton & J. Lavallee will do the job neatly and cheaply. Leave orders at The Astorian office. Prices, from SI to S3. Eastern oysters fresh every steamer at JefFs restaurant. A Suany Room With the comforts of a home, library, etc Apply at Holden House. For the best photographs and tintypes go to Crow's Gallery. Yanillalce Cream at Fabre's to-day. Gambrinas Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. uonn's drug store, opposite uc.iaem hotel, Astoria. A New Aad Enlarged Stock Cheice Brands ef Cigars. of Imported Key "West and domestic. All tastes can be satisfied and all pockets suited as to price. Tansiirsmnch and Junior's hr full supply as usual at D. L.Beck & Sokb. Tkos. M airs The merchant tailor has left town to be absent about two weeks. He will bring back a full line of fine suitings and trouserings for the fall trade. PrlT&tc Rooms At Frank Fabre's for suppers, par ties, etc. The best cooked to order. AkTkere!! Private parties, Fourth of July, etc. Ice cream, fine quality supplied at short notice by Frank Fabre, any part of the -city; $2Q a gallon. NEW TO-DAY. Grand Excursion! STEAMSHIP TO Portland Return. WILL LEAVE 0. R. & N. Dock -AT- 2:30 This Afternoon. Willamette University. DEFAKTMENTS. I-College of liberal arts. II College of medicine. Dr. E. r. Eraser, dean, ill College of law, Judge "Win. ltamser. dean. IV "Woman's college. Mrs. C. C.llawlev, dean. V Coaservatorv of music Z, M. Tan in, director. VI Chherslty academy. VII Art department, Miss Marie Craig, instructor. 360 Students. 400 Craduatos. Thirty Teachers. Day board for joung men Sl,5u per week. Ladles' board in Woman's college hall, S2J0O with unfurnished room. Flist term be gins September 5. Catalogues and informa tion sent free. Address THOS. VAX SCOY, PreMdent, Salem, Or. Regular Excursion To Fort Canby and llwaco. Tho steamer Gen. Canby v, 111 leave Graj ': wharf on Sunday, July 3, 1887, At 9 A. sr. for Fort Canby. landing excur sionists who wish to lslt the Light House and Fort, then proceeding to llwaco. Ite turnlng again to Fort Canby, will take those excursionists to llwaco who ha e bited the Fort and Light House. IleturnlnK w ill leave 11 w aco for Astoria at 4 r, m. Fare For Tho Round Trip $1. J. II. D. GllW. Agent. To Portland and Return. THE Str. Telephone Will Sell Round Trip Tickets For $1.50 Good from Saturday, July a. to Saturday, July 9th. inclushe. Notice. A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY RE- Jtx. quested to remote from the street In iront of their respective residences, cord wood, boxes. &c before the 4th of July cord July next. Especially on the line of march of me procession, COMMTTTKK OX IlE.ll.Tn IND POLICE. Notice. NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN' THAT THE bill of sale, now on record in the Custom House at Astoria. Oregon, of th steamer Favorite to Louis Wilson Is not an absolute bill of sale, but was cl en to Louis Wilson as security for money I owe M r. Wilson. W. T, DILLON. Astoria, Or. June 29th. 1S37. Boat Building. MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN building boats on the Columbia rier and hundreds of line boats of my build make my guaranteet for good w ork. Head quarters at the old Astoria Iron Works building. Will build boats at any point on the Columbia rher where my sen lees may be required. WM. HOWE. Notice to Stockholders, Astoria Building & Loan Association. TnE NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY meeting will be held at the office of the Association in the building on Cass St. net to Odd Fellows Hall, on Wednesday cen ening, July Oth, '87. All dues not paid In before 9 P. r, of abo e date are f ublect to fine. . s. JtEKD, Secretary. Astoria, June 23, 'ST, MURRAY & CO., GROCERS And Dealers in Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supples furnished at Satis factory Terms. rurchases delivered In any part or the city. Office and "Warehouse In Hume's New Building on Water Street P. O. Box 153. Telephone No, 37. ASTO BIA, OREG O W. ASTORIA Planing Mill. HOLT & CO. Proprietors. Manufacture? of MOLDINGS, SASH DOORS, BLINDS. RAILS. BALUSTERS, NEWEL POSTS. BRACKETS. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, Boat Material, etc, Orders solicited and Promptly attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed as to StylcIQuali ty and Prices. Mill and Office cor. Polk nnd Concomly streets, Astoria, Oregon. Cannery Slip FIREWORKS Of All Descriptions and Nationalities. Bunting, Trimmings, Shields, Firecrackers and Torpedoes. A general stock of 4th of July goods in large variety at bottom prices at The Crystal Palace C&RXi ADZiER, Manager. A. V. AILEN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. o Crockery, Glass g Plated Ware. o Tuo Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables. Ileccivcd fresh CITY BOOK STORE. UNXLD FIREWORKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Flags, Bunting, Balloons, Lanterns, Pistols, Firecrackers Torpedoes, Etc. CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY xsn pimciiASE srorit decorations and fireworks at GRIFFIN & REED'S. The Long and Short of it. Is. I Toll JEFF Of the U. S. Restaurant gives to he had on the Coast. His Regular Dinner with Tea, Coffee, Wine, Beer .or Milk for 25cts. . Cannot he Beat. Meals Cooked to Order on Short Notice Oysters In Any Style and Always Fresh. First Class Saloon And. LODGING In Connection With H. EKSTROM. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stock of Watches and Clocks. Chains, Tickets, etc. Also ennlne Seth Thomas Boat Clocks. pro ed to e tho best. Ail w hlch i III be sold at very low prices. "Watct and Clock repalrinK a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Shop next to Aug. Danielson's sample Boom, on the roadway, tV every Steamer. "5TO-U. T!ltt the hest Meal for the money HOUSE: The Restaurant. Are You Insured? J. O. Bozorth Writes Insurance Policies In Bellable Fire Insurance companies that give Absolute Protection In case ot Fire . EMPIRE O Jb Jb Bargains in Ready Made Clothing, 25 Men's and Youths' odd suits marked down from $16 and f 18 to $11 and $ 1 3, and are all wool desirable suits. We carry a full line of Ulack Dres suits which are sold for the lowest cash prices. Our Line of Dry Fancy Goods IS COMPLETE. Cotton, Woolen and Muslin Underwear," Shetland and Embroidered New port Shawls in all colore. Ladies short Wrap3, Calico Wrappers, Fancv, Ging ham and Calico Aprons, Silk Embroidered stand covers. A fine lot of Embroideries just opened. We,hae the largest and finest lot of Silk Thrrad and Twist. Km broidery and Knitting Silk in all shades and colors, to he found in Astoria. EMPIRE STORE, W. T. F&HEEE, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES Genuine English Porpoise Shoes Tor Gents. Ladies Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Dongola Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kind3, Misses and Chlldrens and Infant lieels, Spring heels. WE JDEAI, IN BOOTS AH D SHOES ONLY. P. J. GOODMAN. H. B. PARKER, DEALER IN Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Brift, Cement, Sand' anil Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajln?, Teaming and Express ButUess. FljMjBjgggBMBgMslBJaogCTBMaEaMflsg'BBMMgM TER apply to the Captain, or to I 1 sM CCS i yuuSisigs&v DO TSTSi CEliEBBJLTS? XULT22SR. The 111th Anniversary of America's Independence will be celebrated at Astoria, on the 4th day of July, 18S7. And don't you forget that the New York Novelty Store Carries the largest and finest assortment of Flags of all Nations, Bunting, Trimmings, Silks, Sky Rockets, Bombs, Torpedoes, Colored Lights, and a general assortment of Together with a full line of all kinds of 4th of July Goods ever brought to Astoria. Give us a call. XTSCT YOHE CTOTEX.TT STOXtSi Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria, Oregon- Just Opening o o xn A Large Stock AT Phil. A, Stokes Gos. (First door east ot Foard & Stokes7). Dress Suits ; Summer Suits ; Underwear ; A Fine Line of Hats. The Latest Patina and Styles In Men's Clothing ; Casslmeres. Cutaways, Worsteds, Frocks. Jost Bectrred and to do sold at Remarkably Low Prices. STORE JfeJUbLSl Kid aid STEADIES CLARA PARKER Eb en P, Parker,Maater. ForTOWING FBEIGrTi. tCHAR. m, a. FABA.ES. . HBMHSaaSBaSSKSS! x:tSC New Goods ! i"Cc rV-. ijp t. Jt--jL C- IS 2A WMMMMMM Yf-B-Jgw$M - jsssss MM CD p o o P w St 3 of Men's Clothing A. 8TOBLSS OO.