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U iHMMaaHMaMaMi mt shs gMfotfati. ASTORIA. OREGON: SATURDAY ..OCTOBEK 22. 16S7 MORAL INFLUENCE OF PROHIBI TION. That a desire to do away with the sale of liquor should lead many good people to advocate prohibition of the sale of intoxicating liquors by consti tutional enactment, is not strange. While government exists men will al ways be inventing and urging theories designed for its intervention in affairs of life. To a fcertain class of minds prohibition is a captivating theory. It appeals fartheir conscience. It as sumes to make no compromise with wrong. The state, say its advocates, shall obtain no revenues by licensing a wrong. By a constitutional amend ment we will make the sale of intoxi cating liquors a crime; the evils of in temperance will then diminish, and our great work in the interests of so ciety will be mainly done. To point out the fallacy of such reasoning is unnecessary to those who can understand it, and useless to those who cannot That it is the argument of theorists, that it forgets many important facts of human nature, ignores the impos sibility of enforcing a law that has not an overwhelming popular support behind it, and takes no account of other evils that are sure to grow out of even a partial enforcement is man ifestly true, but that will make no im pression on the determined advocates of prohibition. The Providence, R. L, Journal, a leading eastern exchange, favoring true temperance work, in a recent efl itorial, says of the present farce in Rhode Island: It must be admitted that prohibi tion in Rhode Island has not proved a remedy. Whether it has decreased the manufacture, sale or drinking of intoxicating liquor to an appreciable degree is still an open question. The frequent exhibitions of intemperance on the street, the daily record of ar rests for drunkenness, and the im mense importation of liquor, tell their " own story. But even if these evils are less under the present law than under the license system, there are other grave evils which have followed the enactment of a 'prohibitory law. Captured by political influence, used as an opportunity for advancmgperson al fortunes, and its execution intrusted to disreputable, if not hostile hands, the law has been odious from the be ginning. The feeble attempts made from time to time for its enforcement, the difficulty of conviction, the faintly disguised sale of liquor, and the utter absence of energetic protest at such a atate of things have shown that ih'ere is not a strong popular feeling behind the law and in favor of its enforce ment A law that cannot be enforced is not only unwise, but is an injurious law, having moral consequences that are destructive of ihe best interests of society. Aiming at the decrease of crime, it increases it And thisris the condition of Bhode Island to-day that all over the state there are more men than ever before who fire deliberately committing criminal offenses, and who know that they can do so in compara tive safety. The concealment, evasion, hypocrisy, deceit and fraud practiced, the growing contempt for statute law and law-makers, the committal of a crime every time a glass of liquor is sold, make a list of evils that are di rectly chargeable to the prohibitory law. Moreover, a generation is grow ing up in the knowledge that the law can be broken almost with impunity, and is being educated to break it An unenforced law is necessarily a breed er of criminals, and this is the expla nation of that maxim of jurisprudence wnicn says tnat a law should never be very far in advance of public senti ment Here is strong testimony from an unwilling witness. Such facts explain why many, who surely recognize and deplore the evil of intemperance, cannot agree upon prohibition as a remedy. They see other evils which it certainly pro motes. They deprecate the adoption of a law which cannot be measureably well enforced, and know that fraud, deceit, hypocrisy and contempt for law are increased thereby. They know that the demand for drink has some of the.deepestinstinets of human nature behind it, and believe it is un wise to drive men to commit other crimes in order to obtain it In the present condition of human nature the only rational or practical thing that can be done with the drink traffic is to place limitations upon it This is all that prohibition amounts to; but that has too many attendant evils. Hon. AiiExakdeb Caldweli, who used to be one of the leaders of the Republican party in the west, is at the Fifth Avenue hotel, says the New York Graphic He is an example of how quickly a man fades out of publio recollection when he drops away from the currefit of po litical life. Little more than ten years ago he was United States sena tor from Kansas, a burly, business like man, with nothing of eloquence or budding statesmanship about him, but a good safe man to tie to on mat ters of finance and general trade af fairs. As a boy he had been in the Mexican war, and had served in his father's company, and when at the gates of the City of Mexico his father fell dead, shot through the brain, the young fellow had taken his place and made a sudden prominence for him self as the boy-captain of one of the best companies in that gallant army. When he had served one term in the senate he was laid up among the for- gottoiij and his presence the other night in the crowd of Republican pol iticians was unnoticed save by a few old-timers, who, like himself, are among the fossil remains of a regime that is never to return. Three Favorites Have the following to say of Wis dom's Robertiue, the great beautifier and preserver of the complexien: PoBTLASD, Or., Juno 4, 1887. To Mr. Iff. M. Wisdom-Dear Sir:-I have tried your Bobertine. It is excellent, and I shall be pleased to recommend it to all my lady friends. Believe me, yours truly, Rhea. Pobtlaxd. Dec, 1885. To Mr. "W. M. Wisdem: The "Rober 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. Jeanie WrxsTON. Pobtlakd, Or., April C, 1837. Dear Mr. "Wisdem: I hnve tried your "Robertine," and it Rives" me much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being one of the best articles of the kind J have over used. Be lieve me, yours sincerely, Z. Teebklli. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. druggists, Astoria, Oregon Society In Wyoming. A Boston woman wrote to the may or of a new town in Wyoming asking for information regarding the state of sooiety in his town, as she contem plated going there for tho benefit-of the health of her children. On re ceiving his reply she concluded to re main in Boston awhile longer. The mayor wrete: As for society, it is bang up. This is a mity morrel town, considerin' that there's sixty-nine saloons to a poppylation of 2,000. But every sa loon has a sine up sayin': "All fit in' must be done outside. No Killin' Al lowed in this Room." Only two men has been killed since Monday, and to-morrer will be Wensday. Cheatin' at gambling is punished by lyuchin', and every effort is being made to put the town on a good morrel baysis. Ladies is universally respected and I sell them beer at half price when they buy at my place. There is a grand sacred concert and free dance here every Sunday night, and preach in' every Sunday that the pastor don't have ter stay ter home on account of the big rush- at his bowling alley. Don't hezzytate about comin here on account of sowciety. This js a morrel town. Renews Her Youth. Mrs.Phffibe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co., lowa,-tells the following story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the tewn: "I am 7.1 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 fo Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth, and removed completely all dis ease and paih." Try a bottle, only 50c at W. E. De- ment &Co.'s Drug Store. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet 'articles, efo- can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Ofident hctel, Astoria. For the best photographs -and tintype go to Crow's Gallery. Gambrliius Beer And Free Lunch at thcoTelephonc Sa loon, 5 cents. For lame Back, Side or Chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Pric 25 cent. For sale by W. E. Dement Shiloh's Vitaltzer is what you need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz ziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bottle. Sold by W. E. Dement Croun. Whoonmc Couirh and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's uure. aom oy w.-t;. uement. That Hacking Couqh can bo so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. Wo guarantee It Sold by W. E. Dement. Sleenless NIffhts innrie. inlsnrnlilo oy mat lernoie cougn. amiou s uure is the remedy for you. Sold by W. E. De- uieiu Ou iU. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Ttem- eay. rnce 50 cents, Masai injector free For sale by W. E. Dement Oj-stcrs In Every Style At the Central Restaurant next to Foard & Stokes'. Ten cents for a cup of Fabre's nice coffee. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Comnlaint? shilnh'e Vitnirrm ?o ituaranteed to cure you. Sold by W. E. utruient s wo. Shiloh's Cough ana Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures consumption. Sold by W. E. De ment Meals Cooked to Order, Privfltfi rnnme fnr Inrilns ?r1 fnmiiu.. at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & Stokes'. NEW TO-DAY. To The Ladies. FANCY AND NOVELTY STORE You will and erervthinc in the Una of Fancy Work, also German Knitting Yarn, Spanish Yarn, Domestic and Imported Sax ony, Zephyrs, Latest Styles In Fringe, ltuch lng, Collarsjmd Culls. Thanking the Ladles for their liberal pat ronage. NORA RAPPLEYEA. Cass Street, one door sonth of Aflrnnnv office. El Due House ONE GRAND EVENT! Monday, October 24. 1887 Emerson's Minstrels HEADED BY Billy Eme.son, The Prince of Minstrelsy. And a Grand Company of Burnt Ork Art ists. New and Elegant First Part Great Finale. New Specialty. "EMERSON" In His Favorite Specialty. fit MORIARITY jj Admission, Reserved Seats.. Family Dress Circle..........; Si oo Gallery ... ,. 50 Box Sheet for the sale of Reserved Seats. open at the New York Novelty Store, Thurs day morning, ucc :in, at jo a. sr. Notice to Fishermen. A NY PERSON WISHING TO CONTRACT ix. sturgeon at l cent per pound tur all from 20 to SO pounds, or yt cent for all above go pounds up to a tons weigut, apply for fur ther particulars to R.T. HUMPHREYS. Central Market. CAPITAL STOCK - - $500,000 THE NORTHWEST "Fxre cto Marine INSURANCE CO. F. E. Beach J. McCraken .. J. l.oenenberg..... It P. Earhart .... ..President ..-Vice President Treasurer Sec'y and Manager DIBECTOnS. J.Loewenberg J. K. Gill, n. L Tittock, F.K.Arnold, F.M.Warren. J.MoCraken, F. K. Beach, D.D.OlIpbant, F. Eggert No. 33 "Washington street, Portland, Or. R. L. BOYLE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon. Onice at I. X. L. Packing Co, Taxes Due, School Dist. No. 9, Upper Astoria. fTlAXES FOR THE ABOVE DISTRICT JL arc now due and payable to the under signed. "VM. B. A D A I It. Clerk. Upper Astoria. Oct. 5. 1687. Notice. milE ANNUAL MEETING OFTHE FISH X ennen's Pk'g. Co.. will do held In their omce at upper Astoria, on tne 29 tu oi Oct., 18S7. to elect directors for the ensulug year. ana transact sucn otucr ouisiness as may properly come beforo tho meeting. By order president. ROB, JOHNSON. Secretary. School Taxes. 1VT0TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JLi taxes for school alstrict No. tare now due and payable at ray office on Main street wharf and that the same will be dteined de linquent unless paid within sixty days from mis aate. J. u. uusiiihit. District Clerk. Astoria, Aug. 25. 11-67. FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING. MISS M. L. RICHARDSON Has engaged the services of Mrs. A. John son. a competent and Fashionable Dress maker lust arrived from the East, and Is de sirous of having the Ladles of Astoria who wish well-made Dresses to call, see fittings ana samples ana aeciue tor tnemseives. Cass street, three doors south of Astoiu ax Office. BOOTS AND SHOES! Of Best Quality, and at LOWEST PRICES, -AT THE- SIGH OF THE GOLDEN SHOE. J"ODHC33r IQILlBL-IKr. Boat Building. "fcCANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN JLtJL building boats on the Columbia river and hundreds of lino 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 rlyer where my services may ue requirea. WM. HOWE. Notice. THE ANNUAL MEETING OFTHE WEST Coast Pk'g Co. will be held In their of fice. In Astoria, on the 24th day of October, 18S7, to elect directors for tbe ensuing year. anu tor tne transaction or sucn otuer oust ness as may come before the meeting. By order of the President. S.E. MORTON. Sec. 1 88 1 . 1 887. Skating! Skating! Reopening of the Roller Skat ing Season Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening, and Saturday afternoon. Evenings, from ................7 p. m. to 10 p. m. Afternoon ' -...l p. h. to 4 p. m. At Ross Opera House. This Is the seventh season Ross Bros, have managed Roller Skating In Astoria, Admission, Gents ,............ ..Kc Skates 15c Admission. Lndies...... . .. Free Skates.-............ 25c G. W. & A. E. ROSS, Propr's and Mg'rs. J. H. D. GKAI Wholesale and retail dealer In. GROCERIES FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT General Storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. Established 1870 R Y. LONG. Fresh Fruit, Fine Cigars, CONFECTIONERIES. Fresh Milk received dally. A fall line of CHOICE GOODS. Opposite Spexartk' m Store. FISHERIES We shall be pleased to dcm'nlratt to the Fishermen of the Pacific, with more Seines and Samples for personal inspection, tlie STOWE DKTIETTIIKrCS- I'oi Pounds and Purse Seines, of magnitude, that will, In our opinion. SAVE A LARGE LABOR COST, Multiply Catch, and Increase the nett profits. Experience proves lightness with strength, saves muscle, and Increases the number of hauls dally. Our Mr. Stowe made tbe first Purse Seine for mackerel in this country In 1318. and one pound of twine nude sir square yards netting, and sinct tlieu, the improve ments he has nnrte. ;!ve 40 square yards uettim; to one pound. All of the KG Purse Seines. n( .v it: use in 2ev England, are of tbe fine kind. A five thousand pound Seine, or he kind in use on the Pacific, requires about 50 Indians to haul, we arr "M ; with tl o Improved Twine. 3.000 pounds make ihe same size Seine, and 30 Indians can haul n .n about half tlie time, and its Strength Is Equal to The Heavy Kind. LICHTNESS IS PROFIT. An extra nice Common Seine Twiue, made on the latest Improved Brovtnell Patent Twisters, Well Stretched In the making. Our mill Is well equipped for Tar ring by Steam, Hanging, etc., and our hands have the longest experience of nny hi In this country. v With the rules of honorable commerce, we hope to command ashare of the Pa cific's patronage, and Invite correspondence for samples and Prices, with estimates. Prices Satisfactory. Any and all kinds of Nets and Seines made to order. m GLOUCESTER NET A TWINE CO. Gloucester. Mass. Boston Office, 9t Commercial St. Address all communications to the Boston office. A. V. ALLEN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. o Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables. Received fresh CITY BOOK STORE. Special Book Sale ! Now In Progress. Books by all the Standard Authors at remarkably low figures. KFCall and get prices. CHXFFIXT & .HEED. inf mmm tarts- Headquarters for Ammunition. THE BEST IS THE WORLD. The Winchester Repeating Shot Cun, S25.00! A Fine Side Suap Marline Made Twist, Double-barrel Shot Gun, Box Shells and Tools, $17.50. Sportlnc Goods, Ammunition and the Famous Swedish Kaeor Our Immense New Stock, Consisting oM CAR tOADS of fine Artistic and Plain Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Madras-Silk LACE AND PORTIERE CURTAINS, Dado Shades, &c, Has Arrived. TJiese goods were purchased direct from Eastern Manufacturers and shipped before tho recent advance in frolght, thekenefita thereof we propose to sharo with our customers. Call and See Us. The New Model Range CAN BE nAD IX ASTORIA, ONLY OF E. R. HAWES. Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleased. E. B. Hawcs Is also Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. School Supplies THE iw M Novelty STORE, Headquarters for School Books. A Complete uoii oi mo Official Text Books. Prices Guaranteed Satisfactory. The New York Noyelty Store. every Steamer. CHAS. HE1LBORN. Wilson & Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, Paints, Oils, and Varnish. . LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL. FEED AGENTS JFOR SALEM PATENT ROLLER MILLS Portland Roller Mills, FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. MBifl8Maeay-"-TririTnflMaiaaaaaabMaBa ECONOMY And Solid . Satisfaction Are Guaranteed IF YOU THE EMPIRE STORE LATEST STYLES Suitings and Trimming Velvets. A Fine Line of In fants' Dresses, Cloaks and Worsted Shirts, Ladies' Calico Wrappers, Cotton, Wool and Musi in Underwear.. jSl oquveipxjIetjej stock Qf Quilts and Blankets, Gents' Clothing, "Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Trunks and Yalises at the Lowest Cash Prie-s at the Empire Store. W, T. PARKER, tut a tvr , ra. j-.'" ia f TSOLJSTAGrttJEL H. B. PARKER, DEALER I- Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, BM, Cement, Sand and Plaster Wood Delirered to Order. Drajln?, Temalnjc and Express Business. TEK apply to the Captain, or to Frank I. Parker. FIB KEB Promptly Delivered AT LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY. Fruits and lu Season. Everything Warranted as Benton INSURANCE. CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000 COLUMBIA A INSURANCE CO. FKANK DEKUM President W. II. SMITH. Vice-President JOHN A. CHILD Secretary No. 1G0 Second St., Portland, Or. I.W. Caso, Agent, Astoria, Or. Depsitei .in Orepo; $300,000 ASSETS, $ S B- 8Q1.28 8. Royal, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com blnatlon Joint Policy. Union or San Francisco. Gemiania ot New York. State Investment of California. Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation, HABIXE .IKSUBANCE COYERED BY ODB OPES 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 promptlyjand accurately tran acted. FlavelsWbaxr, - 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 ot Liverpool, Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, Represent in a capital of 67.000, coo. B. VAN WU8EX, Agent. STATE 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. 8hop. corner Main and Jefferson Streets MARTIN OLSEN. MILLINERY ! Latest Styles : : Lowest Prices DBESSMAKI5G 15 ALL ITS BBA5CHES. MRS. W. J. BARRY, (Eaton & Camahan's Former Establishment) :DIMAKEnrvlDir6"cA": And Examine Goods. ATerfect System of JDBEJtfi FITTING. m MAffl TRADE AT- STEAMER (iiiiRA PARKER Eben P. Parker.Moster. 25 For TO WINO, FREIGHT or CllAK- H. JB. PABKEK. A Vegetables Represented. Streets. Corner Chenaraus and ASTORIA Planing Mill. HOLT & CO. Proprietors. Manufactures of MOLDINGS. SASH DOORS, BUNDS. RAILS. BALUSTERS, NBWBL POSTS. BRACKETS. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, Boat Material, etc, Orders solicited aniPromptly attended to. Satisfaction Guarantoed-as to StylelQuaU ty and Prices. Mill and Office cor. Polk nnd Concomly streets. Astoria, Oregon. Concomly St., Foot ot Jackson, Astoria. Or. General MacMDists ant Boiler Mm. Land and Marine Engines BOILER WORK, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SPECIALTY, Castings of all Description Made to Order at Short Notice. ........Prasident. ...............Secretary. .....-........Treasurer. Superintendent, J. G. Huhtleb, ... I. W. Case, Jonx Fox............ -THF. DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAV HANSEN, Propr. A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine At Extremely Low Prices. All Goods Bought at This EiUbllsiMeit Warranted Genuine). Watch and Cloclc- Repairing A SPECULTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets City Livery Stable. SHERMAN & WAKD... .Proprletore. Stylish Turnouts, Comfortable Carriages and Buggies By the day or hour at very reasonable rates. Saddle Horses for Hire. Everything new and first class. Our aim Is to please our patrons. Horses Boarded by the day, week or month. Stable and office two doors west' of The Astobiax office. Caution. HAVING LEASED STKAMKB ENTER prixc to S. C. Hlldreth, James Macom ber, T. W. Andrews and. James Cox, they assume all liabilities of steamer Enterprite from this date. Neither steamer Enttrprite nor myself, owner, will be responsible for any debts contracted. CW.SHrVELY. September 23d, 1837. PROffilOHS Astoria Iron Works Diamonfls i Jewelr? f