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ASTOBIA. OREGON:
THURSDAY-....
-OCTOBER 20. 1887
ASTORIA'S ADVANTAGES.
Among Astoria's resources, her com
mercial position, her growing trade,
stand prominently her timber inter
ests. Capitalists, investors in land,
moneyed men in the Mississippi val
ley are looking to this northwest coast
for our timber, and the fir, cedar,
spruce and hemlock of Clatsop county
represent so much tangible wealth.
This is one of the things in which
the demand and supply are both il
limitable. The superior quality of
the timber makes a constant de
mand and the great extent of the area
so densely covered by, for many pur
poses, the finest timber in the world,
is practically inexhaustible.
All this vast timber district, of
which Astoria is the.headquarters and
center, yields timber of confessedly su
perior quality. The logs sawed in Port
land and vicinity mostly come from
here, and it stands to reason that the
nearer to the source of the raw ma
terial it can be manufactured the bet
ter for both the producer and con
sumer. Above the mouth of the Cowlitz,
lumber men say the fir is a red fir,
while on the lower Columbia is found
a yellow fir much sought after by
saw mill men for durability and
value for house finishings, etc. .
Ease of egress and ingress to the
ocean, absence of pile-consuming
teredos and sudden freshets sweeping
logs to sea as on the sound, a county
cut up by waterways, an enormous
area of merchantable timber, are
among the advantages Astoria posses
ses in this important regard.
Banking facilities, so important to
the lumber dealer, are particularly
favorable in Astoria. Eates of dis
count aro lower than on the Sound,
and in this as in other instances this
important financial consideration has
its due weight with those who aro
now looking this way for investment
attracted by the great timber wealth
of this section.
THE WORLD'S CATERER.
Who can deny that we Americans
of to-day live in the greatest country
on the globe and in tho most striking
period that history has yet developed?
The United States not only pursues a
steady course 'of feeding the rest of
world they steadily increase the
amount of that work. For the ten
months ending August 81, the ex
ports of beef and pork exceededby
82,000,000 the exports of the same
kind in the same period in 1886. Tho
total was 865,500,000, or a ratio of over
$96,000,000 a year. The wonder of
this is beyond parallel and it may well
claim a passing thought in these days
of reflection upon the greatness, fhe
growth and the illimitable future of
the republic. Here is the contribution
of the United States to the dinner
table of the world in Qnly
two articles of food consumption.
All other meats than beef and pork
go to swell .the enormous total, as do
breadstufis, fruits and vegetables,
canned goods, etc. We not only feed
ourselves more nourishingly and am
ply than any other people are fed, but
we send these hundreds of millions'
worth of food yearly to tho markets
of other nations. No other country
does suoh a work, nor in all history
has it been done. Who could have
possibly told such a tale, surpassing
any "Arabian Night" marvel, 100 years
ago?
Three new saw mills are building
and projected at Gray's harbor. That
country is fast livening up and strik
ingly illustrates how indirectly neigh
boring prosperity affects communities.
The boom in California has made a
demand for lumber, and a boom at
Gray's harhor is the result There is
a coming empire to the north of us,
the trade of which by right belongs to
Astoria. The people who live there
are our business friends and neigh
bors, and what helps them helps us.
Considerable lumber is towed to
Portland, and the handling of lumber
on barges costs about $1.25 a thou theu
sand: towage from lumber camps to
our Astoria mills is about 15 cents a
thousand. There are few places on
the coast where lumber can be man
ufactured cheaper than here. As to
the quality, Clatsop county lumber is
excelled by none.
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PAoriic coukty's population is 2,312,
an increase of 364 in two years : the pop
ulation of Wahkiakum county is 1,523,
an increase of 158 in two years: Che
lialis county's population is 3,242, an
increase of 840 in two years: the pop
ulation of the territory is 144,009, an
increase of 18,155 since 1885.
Anxtheto' that helps the Astoria
fire department helps the city. The
success of the pipe-line is an aid to
the department and an added security
to the city.
Green vs. Dry Timber.
All the lumber in the Paget sound
country is run through the surfacer
as soon as it comes from the saw.
The big fir logs, so I am told, are
torn apart rather than sawed and tne
fiber is so tough and large that the
lumber does not present an attractive
appearance until it is dressed. An
other thing which strikes the average
handler of white pine peculiarly is
that it doe3 not dry out much lighter
than it is when it comes from the
stump. Under these circumstances
green lumber is Bold about as readily
as dry, especially as the lumber is
wonderfully free from shrinkage.
This is particularly true of the cedar.
Mississippi Valley Lumberman.
m nm 9 '
Ad Astonished Subscriber.
The infuriated subscriber had just
rushed into the offioe, and a pale,
spirituelle reporter" faced him calmly
and asked him what he wanted.
"I want to know who wrote this
scurrilous article about me."
"I did."
"You did ?'' Sure it wasn't an error
of the compositor?"
"Certainly."
"Isn't the proofreader to blame?"
"Not in the least"
"Young man, let me embrace you.
I've been whipping editors all my li fo
and you're the first one I ever met who
did not blame the proof reader or
compositor." Chicago Trib une.
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Three Favorites
Have the following to say of "Wis
dom's Kobertine, the great beautifier
and preserver of the complexien:
Portland, Or., Jane 4, 1887.
ToMr.W. M. Wisdom Dear Sir: I
have tried your Kobertine. It is excellent,
and I shall be pleased to recommend it
to all my lady friends. Believe me,
yours truly, Rhea.
Pobtland. Dec, 1885.
To Mr. AV. M. "Wisdom. The "Bober
tine you so kindly sent me is excellent.
It is the finest preparation I have ever
used, and is a decided acquisition to
every lady's toilet. Yours truly,
Jeannie "Winston.
Pobtland, Or., April C, 1887.
Dear Mr. "Wisdem: I have tried your
"Uobertine," and it Rives mo much
pleasure to say that it is excellent for
tho complexion, being one of the best
articles of the kind I have ever used. Be
lieve me, yours sincerely,
Z. Trebelli.
For sale by W. E. Dement & Co.
druggists, Astoria, Oregon
Send Along Your Spnds.
The freight rate over the O. E. &
N. Co. from Walla Walla to Portland
is 25 cents per hundred by tho car
load, and from Portland to Astoria
by boat 10 cents a hundred. At 35
cents a hundred Astoria ought to be
able to indulge in Walla Walla spuds.
Walla Walla Union.
Renews HcrYoulli.
Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following story, the
truth of which is vouched for by the
residents of the tewn: "I am 7.T years
old, have been troubled with kidney
complaint and lameness for many
years: could not dress myself without
Help. Now 1 am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
housework. 1 owe my thanks to
Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely all dis
ease and pain;"
Try a bottle, only 50c at . E. De
ment &Co.'s Drug Store.
Call and get our prices for books in
sets, byall the standard authors and po
ets; we will guaranteee you the lowest
price, - Geiffin & Reed.
Telephone Io!;ring House.
Best Beds in town. Rooms per night
50 and 25 cts., per week S1.50. New and
clean. Private entrance.
The finest and nicest steak to be had
in town atPabre's.
For lame Back, Side or Uhesc use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price 25 cents.
For sale by W. E. Dement.
For the very best pictures go to II. S.
Shuster.
MAUR1ED.
In Astoria, Oct 19th, 1887. at the resi
dence of the bride's mother, Charlton
W. Fox and Miss Jennie Badollet, Rev.
E. W. Garner officiating. No cards.
To The Ladies.
OPENING.,
Thursday, October 21, 1SS7.
FANCY AND NOVELTY STORE
Everything In the ltne of Fancy Work :
Arresene, Chenille. FIlo Floss, Pon Pons, la
test styles ; Purse Sets, steel and gilt ; Tinsel.
Knitting Silk : Gilt and Plush Banner Rods ;
Plush, Felt, Bells, Bangles, Gipsy Kettles,
etc. Cnm ni and All.
NORA RAPPLEYEA.
Cass Street, one door south ot AsToniAjf
office.
Notice.
MR.E. G. ZEAGLER IS WAOTED AT
Mrs. Clara "Welman's, Astoria. Oregon.
Notice.
mnE ANXOALMEETDCa ofthe west
A Coast Pk'g Co. will be held in their of
fice, in Astoria, on the 24th day or October.
18S7, to elect directors for the ensuing year,
and lor the transaction of such other busi
ness as may come before the meeting.
By order of tac President.
S.E. MORTON,
Sec
JOB PRINTING.
Neat, Quick And Cheap at The
ASTORIAN JOB OFFICE
To The Ladies.
Go to Mrs. Gates' Art Rooms, uext door to
iUW AkWV J, 1V1 OU LUC
Late Novelties In Embroideries
Lessons Given and "Work Made to Order.
Hair Chains ,and Jewelry, and Ladles'
xxiurxrreaciusiuiuKcuerai jjair work done
to order.
Also, for saie, the largest $t Stamping out
fit on the Coast.
Ross
Opra
House
ONE GRAND EVENT!
Monday, October 24-, 1887.
Emerson's
Minstrels
HEADED BY
Billy Emerson,
The Prince of Minstrelsy,
And a Grand Company ot Burnt Cork Art-
l3ts. New and Elegant First Part
Great Finale. New Specialties.
"EMERSON"
In His Favorite Specialty.
MORIARITY
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Admission, Reserved Seats ... ,
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Family Dress Circle ....... .
Gallery 50
Box Sheet for the sale of Reserved Seats,
open at the New York Novelty Store.Thurs
day morning, Oct. 20th, at 10 a. m.
Notice to Fishermen.
A NY PERSON 'WISHING TO CONTRACT
i3L Sturgeon at 1 cent per pound trr all
from 20 to SO pounds, or J J cent for all above
80 pounds up to 5 tons weight, apply for fur
ther particulars to
R.T. HUMPHREYS,
Central Market.
CAPITAL STOCK - - S500,000
THE NORTHWEST
INSURANCE CO.
F. E. Beach President
J. McCraken .. Vice President
J. Loewenberg Treasurer
R. T. Earhart Sec'y and Manager
DiunoTons,
J.Loewenberg J. K. Gill, H. L Plttock,
F. K. Arnold, F.M.Warren, J. MrCraken,
F. E. Beach, D.D.OHphant, F. Eggert
No. 33 Washington street, Portland, Or.
R. L. BOYLE. Agent. Astoria. Oregon.
Ottice at I. X. I. Packing Co,
J. O. CLINTON
DEALER IN
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
FRUITS. NUTS.
Candies. Smokers' Articles, Etc.
New Goods Received Dally.
Opposite City Book Store.
LOEB & CO.
fines, Lipors and Ciprs.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS COODS.
THE TRADE
Supplied at Lowest Market Rates.
All orders filled promptly and Accutatelv.
Agents for First Class Forelgu and Domestii
jsrnnus.
Main street Opposite Parker House,
ASTORIA, .... OREGON.
MARLIN REPEATING
RIFLE
Guar- SgE?5--- BEST IN THE
antcea perfect "5t5- WORLD!
iyauciuaia umuusg.
lutclvEAfo. Mtdo in
sizes fcrlrsorndlpni
BALLARD
Gallery. Iluntlnc and Tnrctt III-
flp. Semi Tor Illuxtrntrd Cntnlnirue.
M arlln Fire Arms Co., 'cir Hat en, CU
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSORS TO
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
Corner Chenamus andJCass streets.
ASTCRIA OREGON
Boat Building.
MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN
building boats on the Columbia rivet
and hundreds of fine boats of my build
make my guaranteet for good work. Head
quarters at the old Astoria Iron Works
building. Will build boats at any point on
the Columbia river where my services may
be required.
WM. HOWE.
Taxes Due, School Dist. No. 9,
Upper Astoria.
TAXES FOR THE ABOVE DISTRICT
are now due and payable io the under
signed. WM. B.ADAIR.
Clerk.
Upper Astoria. Oct. 5. 1SST.
House and Lot For Sale.
IN UNION TOWN : HOUSE 30x22 FEET,
two stories : To be sold at a bargain.
Apply to JOHN INUNDI.
Unlontown.
Notice.
TIIE ANNUAL MEETING OFTHEFISII
ermen's Pk'g. Co., will De held in their
oftlce at Upper Astoria, on the 23tu of Oct.,
1867. to elect directors for the ensuing year,
and transact such other bulsincss as may
properly come berore the meeting.
By order president.
ROB. JOHNSON.
Secretary.
School Taxes.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
taxes for school district No. 1 are now
due and payable at my office on Main street
wharf and that tho same will be deemed de
linquent unless paid within sixty davs from
this date. J. G. HOSTLER,
District Clerk.
Astoria, Aug. 23. 11-67.
Net Found.
ABOVE BROWNSPORT, LAST WEEK,
about CO fathoms forty-mesh net : no
marks. Owner will apply to
GUS.STURE.
Knappa.
FASHIONABLE
DBESSMAKING.
MISS M. L. RICHARDSON
Has engaged the services of Mrs. A. John
son, a competent and Fashionable Dress
maker fust arrived from the East, and Is de
sirous of having the Ladles of Astoria who
wish well-made Dresses to call, see fittings
and samples and decide for themselves.
Cass street, three doors south of Astobi-
ax OFFICE.
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FISHERIES
We shall be pleased to demonstrate to the Fishermen or the Pacitic. n itli more
Seines and Samples for personal inspection, the
Kor Pounds and Purse Seines, of magnitude, that will, In our opinion,
SAVE A LARGE LABOR COST,
Multiply Catch, and Increase the nctt profits. Experience proves lightness with
strength, saves muscle, and Increases the number of hauls dally.
Our Mr. Stowc made the first Purse Seine for mackerel in this country In 1843.
and one pound of twine nude six square yards netting, ami since then, the improve
ments he has made, give -10 square yards netting to cue pound. AH of the 330
Purse Seines, now In use In New England, are of the fine kind. A. five thousand
pound Seine, of the kind in use on the Facific. requires about 50 Indians to haul, we
are told ; with the Improved Tw Ine. 3.000 pounds make ihe same size Seine, and 30
Indians can haul it in about halt the time, and its Stronsth Is Equal to
The Heavy Kind. LIGHTNESS IS PROFIT.
ALSO:
An extra nice Common Seine Twine, made on the latest Improved Brownell Patent
Twisters, Well Stretched in trie making Our mill is well equipped for Tar
ring by Steam, Hanging, etc., and our hands have.the longest experience of any In.
lu this country.
With the rules of honorable commerce, we hope to command Ashare-of the Pa
cific's patronage, and Invite correspondence for samples and Prlceswith estimates.
Prices Satisfactory. Any and all kinds of Nets and Seines ma"de to'o'rder.
GLOUCESTER NET & TWINE CO. Gloucester. Mass.
Boston Ofilcer94 Commercial St. Address all communications to the Boston office.
A. V.
WHOLESALE AND
Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed.
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Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
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Tlie Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables.
lleceived fresh, every Steamer.
CITY BOOK
Special Book Sale !
Now In Progress.
Books by all tho Standard Authors at remarkably low figure.
2ST"Ca!l and get prices.
Jw IMAM
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Headquarters
THE BEST IX
The Winchester Repeating Shot Gun, S25.00!
A Fine Side Snap Marline Made Twist, Double-barrel Sliot Gun, Box Shells and
Tools, $17.50. Sportinc; Goods, Ammunition and the Famous Swedish. Razor
Our Immense New Stock
Consisting of 1 CAR I.OADS of fine Artistic and Plain
Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Madras-Silk
LACE AND PORTIERE CURTAINS,
Dado Shades, &c,
These goods were purchased direct from Eastern Manufacturers and shipped
before the recent advance in freight, the benefits thereof we propose to share with
our customers.
Call and See Us.
The New Model Range
CAX BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OB '
S. R. HAWES,
Arcuu Cull and Examine It ; You Will be rieased. E. R. Hawes Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. AFulfStock on Hand.
School Supplies
THE
if M Novelty
STORE, . '
Headquarters for School Books. A Complete
Line ot the
Official Text Books.
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Prices Guaranteed Satisfactory.
The New York Novelty Store.
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ALLEN
BETAIL DEALER IN
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STORE.
CB.ZFFZ2T & EESD.
for Ammunition.
TJIE WORLD.
Has Arrived.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
Wilson & Fisher
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Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS' SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL FEED
AGENTS FOR .
SALEM PATENT ROLLER MILLS
Portland Boiler Mills,
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA. OREGON.
ECONOMY
And Solid Satisfaction Are Guaranteed
-IF YOU
THE EMPIRE STORE
LATEST STYLES
Suitings and Trimming Vol vets. A Fine Line of In
fants' Dresses,. Cloaks and Worsted Shirts,. Ladies'
Calico Wrappers," Cotton; Wool and Muslin Underwear.
-A. . OQ.3MC3PI-IE2T3E2 STOCK
Of Quilts and Blankets, Gents' Clothing, KiTnishin; Goods, Boots, Shoes, Trunks
and Valises at the Lowest Cash Pric s at the Empire Store.
W. T. PARKER,
tvi: Pi :kt AOKEm
DKALEIt IK
Hay, Oats, and. Straw, Lime, Brick, Cement, Sand and Plaster
Wood Dellrered to Order.
TEl: apply to the Captain, or to
gylyr--T. vo-ffl ri?!!bsJji
Frank 1m. Parker.
FHESH
SHE
Promptly Delivered
LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY.
AT
Fruits and
In Season. Everything Warranted as
Benton
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000
COLUMBIA
FIRE AMI HARIHE
INSURANCE CO.
FRANK DEKUM President
"SV. H. S3IITIL Vice-President
JOHN A. CHILD Secretary
No. 1C0 Second St., Portland, Or.
I. W. Case, Agent, Astoria, Or.
Deposited in Orepn, $300,000
ASSETS,
$55. aOl. 13 8 8.
Royal, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com
bination Joint Policy.
Union of San Francisco.
Germanla of New York.
State Investment of California.
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation,-
MARINE .INSURANCE COVERED BY OCR
OPEN POLICIES .
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
Agents.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Fire Insurance
AGENTS.
Representing the Largest and Most Relia
ble Fire Insurance Companies. '
All Business promptlyand accurately tran
acted. FlavelsWliarf , - Astoria Oregon.
$67,000,000 Capital
Liverpool & London & Globe. North British
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut Commercial of
California Agricultural, of Watertown, New
York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool,
En g.. Fire Insurance Companies, Represent
In a capital of $7,000,000.
II. TAX JDUSEN. Agent,
INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL, $100,000.00.
The Farmers' Company,
Of Salem, Oregon.
THE LEADING COMPANY OF THE
PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Private Dwellings and Farm Property a
Specialty.
J. W. CONN, Agent. Astoria.
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.
MILLINERY !
Latest Styles : : Lowest Prices
DRESSMAKING IX ALL ITS BRANCHES.
MRS. W. J. BARRY,
(Eaton &Carnahan's Former Establishment)
And Examine Goods. A Perfect System of
B1EH FITTING.
TRADE AT-
Drajlnp, Teaming and Express Business.
STEAMER
i CLAIM PARKER
Eben P. Parker,Uastet.
For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAh
n. It. PARKKH.
Si
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Vegetables
Represented.
Streets.
Corner Chenamus and
ASTORIA
Planing Mill.
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
Manufactures ot
MOLDINGS,
SASH DOORS.
BLINDS. HAILS.
BALUSTERS,
NEWEL 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. Pelk nnd Concomly
streets. Astoria, Oregon.
Astoria Iron Worts.
Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or,
General
Machinists an! Eoiler Maters.
Land and Marine Engines
BOILER WORK,
Steamboat Work and Cannery Work
A SPECIALTY.
Castings of all Descriptions Made
to Order at Short Notice.
r. ........ President.
J. G. Hustleb, ...Secretary.
L W. CA8Er.............................Treasurer.
John Fox. Superintendent,
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DIAMOND PALACE!
GUSTAY HAKSEff , Propr.
A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine
At ExtremeljLLow Erices.
All Goods Bought at This EsUklisfcaeat
'Warranted Genuine.
Watch and Clock Repairing
A SPECIALTY.
Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets.
City Livery Stable.
SHERMAN & WAKD, - .Proprietors.
Stylish Turnouts,
Comfortable Carriages and Buggies
By the day or hour at yery reasonable rate9.
Saddle Horses for Hire.
Everything new and first class. Our aim
Is to please our patrons.
HorsesBoarded by the day, week or month,
Stable and office two doors west of Thk
Astobiax office.
Boat Building.
JOE LEATHERS
Is on deck and prepared to build boats
that he will guarantee as to work and dur
ability. Refers to all who have used boats of
Ms construction, All work guaranteed, -
rams
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Diamonds i Jewelry