The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899, July 08, 1887, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text-?fr ,-7 ' wlt Vs fo Saitjj Stffotfim. ASTORIA. OREGON: FitlDAY ... ,.JUL 8. 1887 DON'T GIVE IT AWAY. The newspaper men of Oregon are invited to meet at Yaquina on the 30th and form a press associa tion. The object of the associa tion is mutual benefit, not exactly an aid society, but something like it.. Tiie idea seems to be to fix up some scheme to make the great American public in this state pay for what it gets. The topic in vites comment. It is asserted that Oregon newspapers are do ing a great deal of work for noth ing, and that they ought to devise some scheme to make folks pay for the work. The intent is laudable, but a press association won't do it. A press association, in this regard, would be useless to those who need such aid, and un necessary to those who don't. The Astokian always speaks of things as it finds them. Astoria has always been willing to contrib ute generously and heartily to sustain The Astorian,- and our business relations with the com munity are of the pleasantest nature. If The Astoeian or any other newspaper in the state thinks it is working for nothing, or doing a great deal without pay that it ought to be paid for, the way to stop is to stop. Joining a press association won't do it. Associa tions are valuable only by reason of individuals and individuals' ways. If Smith or Brown can't manage their business separately, it won't help to have Smith or Brown join a mutual admiration sooiety composed of others in the same fix. The newspaper is a private en terprise with public functions. Its object is to make money for its owner. "Whatever alleged motive may be given out for start ing a newspaper, expectation of profit is the real one, whether the newspaper is religious, political, personal organ, commercial or any thing else. As a general thing the owners of a newspaper cater to the public, their patrons and custom ers, to make a living, just the sameas the tailor or the grocer or the merchant in any line of busi ness. This motive of making money, of making a living and supporting a family is what leads lawyers, doctors and others to adopt professions. To make a living: to have a career, is the original incentive in all cases. And further,if a newspaper doesn't pay its owners it is valueless to the public. Not all newspapers that make money are good, but, as a rule, the best newspapers are the successful ones, for obvious reasons. The editor of a news paper who stands with his hat in his hand begging for crumbs; or who has to run around to his master's back door to be told what to say, has the respect accorded any other beggar. A newspaper that whines because it isn't "sup ported," or "appreciated," is bound to come to grief in the long run or the short run. A newspaper has no more claim on the public than any other business enterprise. The appeal of a news paper for "support" or that it ought to be sustained by a com munity on any ground than that it is a good article that people want, is childish in this age and country. If a man wants to start a newspa per devoted to decorated teapots, with the noble view of inducing his fellow citizens to live up to his idea of a teapot, very good but lie shouldn't whimper if he fails. The idea of the present project ors of the state press association seems to be in the nature of a pro test against the acts of some good people and others not so good whose idea of a newspaper is that it is a charitable institution. There are people in New York and Massachusetts and Salem and Ya quina who want prominent dis play in the press and who are in gulted if the newspaper man mild ly suggests that advertising is worth its value, and if they find it pays to advertiso that they ought to pay for what helps them so much. These people have hazy ideas. They mean well enough; they think they think, but don't usually have clear cut, tangible thought on the moral dishonesty of their desires. Perhaps dishonesty is too strong. Let us say moral in justice. It would seem from comments reeeived that this class, the news papers who favor this press asso ciation wish to deal with. But a press association won't do it. In dividual effort is more effective in this direction. They are not im pervious to reason if reason be proffered them. They constitute one of the ills of life that associa tions don't reach. And in this connection a newspaper man must never lose sight of the creat, all important fact: that the chief function of a newspaper is to dili gently collect and impartially pub lish the news. There are, however, reasons for the existence of a press association in Oregon. If there could be a little more unity, a little more kindly feeling, a little more chari ty and a good deal more reciproci ty among newspapers it would be better, and if an association could help in this way, by all means let one be formed. To hear or read about "the power of the press," one would think it was some com pactly wielded energy, like an or ganized religious order. Right here is a grave defect. "Whatever or whoever the newspapers agree with, they do not agree with each other. Probably their nature makes it impossible for them to combine, but the writer believes his brethren in every newspaper office in the state will agree with him in saj'incf that a little less mis construction of motives, a little less tendency to impute the worst, a little less internecine warfare and a little more disposition to say an occasional good word for each other, would greatly aid the pow er and prestige of the press. "Where considerable mud is thrown, some of it is sure to stick. If the honorable colonel in his paper tells a startled world that the dis honorable major who runs the vile opposition sheet is an abortion whose continued existence con stitutes a libel ou fair humanity, and if the irate major announces in cold type that the rascally colo nel is a son of a gun or something else in whom all the foul ex cresences of degenerate humanity find visage, the colonel and the major who are good men both, must realize how futile and for eign, how subversive and worse than useless all this is and how tickled lewd, fellows of the baser sort are to see the sad spectacle. If such fight makes the unworthy laugh it causes the judicious to grieve, and it is opposed to com mon sense, business rules, and the best instincts of journalism. If that press association be started let it not be on the proposition "How much is there in this thing for me?" but rather under the head of "good of the order." WoBderful Cures, W. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Borne. Ga., say: we have been selling Dr. King's New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Buck len's Arnica Salve for two years. Have never handledxemedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected bv these medicines in this city. Several cases of pronounced Consump tion have been entirely cured by use of a lew bottles oi JJr. Jung's new discov ery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always. Sold by W. E. Dement & Co. A Sorbv Roera With the comforts of a home, library, etc. Apply at Holden House. Gaiaferiaus Beer And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. ..All ttin TtOTitTrnH?ninoD ulvorfloal In this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc. can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. uomrs arug Bcore. opposite UfMdent uotei, Astoria. Titos. Mairs The merchant tailor has left town to be absent about two weeks. He will bring back a lull liae of fine suitings and trouserings for the fall trade. County Conrt Proccedinp. July 7. In the matter of the Wallnski road, proceedings dismissed by reason of irregularity; the resignation of H. C. Gragg, supervisor of road district No. One, accepted: K. A. Abbott appoint ed. The application of A- "W. Berry for rebate of taxes was disallowed; in the matter of taxes paid by Col. Jns. Taylor nnder protest a rebate of 8376.26 was allowed on roll call of the court, Commissioners Nurnbnrg and Crow voting aye, Judge Page No. The petition of Jas. Shively for re bate of taxes was allewed: adjourned to July 8th at 9:30. Unnecessary Misery. Probably as much misery comes from habitual constipation as from any derangement of the functions of the body, and it is difficult to cure, for the reason tbat no one likes to take the medicines usually pre scribed. HAMBURG FIGS were prepared to obviate this difficulty, and they will bo found pleasant to the taste of women and children. 25 cents. At all druggists. J.J. Mack & Co., proprietors. S. F. The finest and nicest steak to be In townatFabre's. had What is better than a glass of liquor? A. cup of delicious coffee at Fabre's. Try Fabro's celebrated pan roast. Ten cents for a cup coffee. of Falirc's nice Private Rooms. At Frank Fabrc's for suppers, par ties etc The best cooked to order. A cw And Enlarged Mock or Choice Brands or Clsnrn. Imported Key West and domestic All tastes can be satisfied and all pockets suited as to price. Tansill'sPunch ami Junior's in full supply as usual at D. L. Beck & Sons. For the very best pictures go to II. S. Sinister. Cool Beer Drawn from the cellar, at Chas. (Jrat ke's. Alt There!! Ice cream, fine quality supplied at short notice by Frank Fabn, any part of the city: $2.50 a gallon. Wliat! Bo You Think Jeff of the U. S. gives you a meal for nothing and a glass of something to drink? Not much; but lie gives the best meal and more of it than any other restaurant in town. 25 cents. The best Fabre's. oysters in any style at 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 Eleasant, prompt and effective remedy nown, to cleanse the system; to acton, the Liver, Kidneys and Bowels gently yet thoroughly to dispel Headachs, Colds and Fevers; to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. NEW TO-DAY. A NEW ENTERPRISE By an Old Citizen, The Astoria Pioneer (DAILY AXD WEEKLY. PUBLICATIONS.) Will appear August 1st, 18S7, under the Su pervision, Management and Editorial Control of The Pioneer Publisher and Founder of "Th Aitorian," HON. D. C. IRELAND. Subscriptions and orders for advertising space will be received from tills date. Dally, per month by mail. - - 5octs " carrier - - 60 Weekly per year by mail - $2.00 carrier - - 2.50 Advertising Rates and Estimates for Book and Job Printing made known on application. Address all orders, D. O. IRELAND, Manager, Astoria, Or. For Sale. A FINE FIVE-YEAR-OLD MILCH COW with young calf. Will be sold lor $50. if taken within one week from date. A. KNAPP. Knappa, Or., July 8th, 1S37. Net Lost. ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 6 111. ON THE Great Republic, about 100 fathoms 40 mesn o piy ana auoui 73 laiuoms 42 mean 12 ply. No marks ou leadline but leads run on by machine. Some corks various brands. Finder will please notify or ae turn the same to G. Mereeill, or the Astoria Tacking Co. I WILL ACCEPT JAMES TURK'S CHAL lenge to sail any Whitehall boat on the Columbia river, for any stake from (S10Q) to ($1,000), Forfeit stake money and course to be mutually arranged between the aforesaid James Turk and yours truly JAMES WILLIAMS. N.B. Communications addressed to the Occident Hotel will be received and prompt ly answered. Challenge. I HEREBY CHALLENGE THE HARRY Blngtom or any other Whitehall boat to salt a race with my boat Young Turk, for 9100 a side, time ana course xo be agreed upon wuen me money is put up. JAS. TURK. Astoria. July 6, '87. Notice. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT I WILL not be responsible for any debts con tracted In my name by any person whomso ever, unless on my written order. JOHN BRYCE. Astoria, July 2nd, 1SS7. To Portland and Return. TnE Str. Telephone Will Sell Round Trip Tickets For $1.50 Good from Saturday, July 2, to Saturday, j niy via, inclusive. The Crystal Palace C.&SX iiSIiEB., Manager. Fancy Goods, Gold and Silverware, Books, Stationery, Notions, Clocks, Watches, Jewelry. The Latest Publications Constantly Received. An Experienced Waichmaker in the Repair Department. Everything at Lowest Prices. ALL GOODS WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED. A. V. ALLEN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables. Itcceived fresh every Steamer. ITY BOOK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Flags, Bunting, Balloons, Lanterns, Pistols , Firecrackers Torpedoes, Etc. CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JTnV5 AN'I) Pl'KCHASE Y 0111 DECOKATIOXS ASD FlKEW'OIiKS AT . GRIFFIN & REED'S. The Long and Short of it. Is, I Toll "STOTi Tliat JEFF Of the U. S. Restaurant gives the best Meal for the money to he hail 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. Fjbrjst Class Saloon And. LODCINC HOUSE In Connection With The Restaurant. H. EKSTROM. WATCHMAKER. Just received a large stock oi Watches and Clocks, Chains, Lockets, etc Also Genuine Setu Thomas Boat Clocks, proved to e the best. All whlcn will be sold at very low prices; "Watch and Clock repalrlnj; a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Shop next to Aug. Danlelson's Sample Boom, on the roadway, STORE. Are You Insured? J. O. Bozorth Writes Insurance Policies in Sellable Fire Insurance companies that give Absolute Protection In case of Fire. EMPIRE O Jb J? Bargains in Ready Made Clothing. 25 Men's and Youths' odd suits marked down from $16 and $18 to Si I and $ 1 3, and are all wool desirable suits. We carry a full line of Black Dress suits which are sold for the lowest cash prices. Our Line of Dry Fancy Goods IS COMPLETE, A fine lot of Embroideries Just opened. We. have the largest and finest lot of Silk Thread and Twist, Embroidery and Knitting Silk in all shades and colors, to be found In Astoria. EMPIRE STORE. W. T. F&KZSE, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents. Ladles Flexible Sole Shoes in French, Kangaroo and Dongola Kid Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Misses and Childrens and Infant heels, aad Spring heels. WE BEAT, IN BOOTS AND SHOES ONLY. P. J. GOODMAN. Hk B FJeLRXLXSIe DEALER IK Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lie, Wood Delivered to Order. IEK apply to the Captain, or to The Celebrated Specialist of The Vanmonciscar Private Dispensary, Portland, Or., Is now In this city. The Doctor Is known as the Most Successful Specialist on the Pacific Coast. His specialty includes all Nervous, PrlYateand Chronic Diseases, such as Nervous and Physical Debility. Exhausted Vitality, Diseases of Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Heart, and Stomach, Premature decline in Man. FEMALE WEAKNESS. Dr. Clark's peculiar treatment of all Female Troubles, symptoms of which are : Back ache. Burnlng.paln on top of head, feeling of debility, general weakness, lassitude, low spirits, feeling of languor, nervousntss. Is the most successful and legitimate known to medical science. Microscopical Examinations and Chemical Analysis of the urlue are made In all cases taken to discover all the complications oetore. exaet are guaranteed. Consultation Free. ltoomi at Parker House. Just Opening New Goods ! V 111 jfr 1 i o CD in A Large Stock of Men's Clothing AT ' Phil. A. Stokes Co.'s. (First door east of Foard & Stokes") Dress Suits ; Summer Suits ; Undent ear ; A Fine Line of Hats. The Latest Patterns and Styles In Men's Clothing ;CassImeres. Cutaways, Worsteds, Frocks. Just Eectived and to be sold at Remarkably Low Prices. ASTORIA Planing Mill. HOLT & CO. Proprietors. Manufactures of MOLDINGS, BABE DOORS, BLINDS. RAILS. BALUSTERS, NEWliL POSTS, BRACKETS. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, Boat Material, etc, Orders solicited and Promptly attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed as to StyleQuall ty and Prices. Mill and Office cor. Folk nnd Concomly streets, Astoria, Oregon. STORE JhJIE&S Brick, Cement, Sana" and Plaster Draylng, Teaming and Express Biulnei. STEAIIICll CUM PARKER Eben P. Parher,liaster. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK H. B. FAJUUSB. ilr)- n ST I P e a t F A. STOKES cto OO. BARGAINS. . Business Bargains. THE New York Novelty Store OFFERS Genuine Bargains In Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, and General Notions. We are satisfied with a small profit over original cost, and want you to buy what you need In our line of us, It Is for your Interest to do so. M A full line of Novelties. Playlngr Cards, Blank Books, Musical Instruments, Toys, etc. A Large Stock of Baby Carriait. THE New York Novelty iter.