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ASTORIA. OREGON:
SUNDAY..."-. .'-.NOVEMBER (J. 18S7
A' AMERICANS PRIVILEGE.
Tiikoughout this little discussion,
now nearly ended, The Astoriax lias
given a full and patient hearing to
both sides of the controversy; it has
surrendered its space to arguments
for prohibition, has opposed the poli
cy of that measure, and has been will
ing to concede to its opponents the
same consistency it claims for itself.
That, in our judgment, is the only
just, the only dignified, the only
American way. "We give the advo
cates of prohibition credit for honesty,
zeal and sincerity in upholding and
advocating what they believe to be
right. Intemperance of statement
and intoxication of excitement on the
part of n few of prohibition's adhe
rents are not fairly to be cited against
them. Many for whom we have per
sonal respect see fit to advocate pro pre pro
hibiteon: that is their privilege: it is,
indeed, their right, for a man or wom
an who has no opinion on a subject
of public importance is no man or
woman at alL Personalities, abuse,
and contemptible insinuations, which
if plainly made would be promptly
met, have no place in discussion of so
important a matter.
For this is an important question;
in oxir judgment the most important
that the people of Oregon have ever
been called upon to decide. The impor
tance of this proposition to put prohi
bition in the constitution demands so
ber thought, cool judgement, intelli
gent mental action, uninfluenced by
prejudice, unswayed by sentiment
and unaffected by emotion or vision
ary appeals.
The principle that goes with and
follows prohibition is the point on
which we vote next Tuesday. This
opens the question to wide dimen
sions; it makes the groat question for
us to answer by our votes as wide as
American liberty itself. The question
is not "The home agaiast the saloon."
Here is the real point at issue:
"Despotism against freedom and
American ideas."
If you believe in despotism, vote for
it, put in a ballot for prohibition, for
despotism it is pure and simple. If
you are an American, if you love the
idea of freedom, of human rights, of
individual liberty, the sunlight of
reason, vote against this shadow that
would gloomily enfold you.
The men who will defeat prohi
bition next Tuesday are not men who
have any use for saloons. They are
men who protest against emasculation
of their manhood, men who decline to
place their consciences in others'
keeping, men who refuse to allow
others to do their thinking for them.
This proposition of prohibition is
the thin edge of the wedge. Let pro
hibition carry and a start has been
made. The next thing will be other
attempts equally sumptuary in char
acter. "Eternal vigliance is the price
of Liberty," and the way to keep free
is to repel the first assaults on free
dom. Liberty and freedom in this
country have cost too much to be
surrendered in this afternoon of the
nineteenth century by these sundown
seas to.oppression and intolerance, no
matter how plausible the guise.
Next Tuesday's vote will thus bo a
direct measure on the part of Oregon's
voters of attachment to country, of
belief and confidence in American in
stitutions. Those who want to stand
in the sunlight of freedom will vote
against prohibition, those who seek
the shadow of old world intolerance
will help by their votes to bring it
here.
The great Now York election comes
off next Tuesday. On a straight vote
New York will go Republican. The
prohibitionists, who beat Blaine in
'84, are doing their best to beat Fred
Grant in New York next Tuesday.
That's business. If they can fool Re
publicans in Oregon into voting for
prohibition next Tuesday, that'll be
business, too. Any Republican in As
toria who will vote for prohibition
next Tuesday will do .what the New
York prohibitionists will do in New
York next Tuesday all he can to
beat the Republican party. If, after giv
ing this due reflection, he still deter
mines to vote for prohibition, why, of
course, he has a right to.
Men whose sympathies are easily
excited should stop and analyze the
principles involved and contemplate
the results of their action. The pass
age of the prohibition amendment
would not do away with the drinking
of liquor, nor with municipal expense.
It would simply result in higher taxes
without any corresponding benefit.
Is Astoria too prosperous now? Look
before you leap.
Fourteen' hundred years ago St
Jerone exclamed, "In want of reflec
tion the world is lost" A little re-
flection is necessary in all centuries to
avoid evils and refrain from causing
disaster to individuals and com
munites. Thonght rules the world
and thinking men who sec clearly
the results of their deeds can always
be depended on to do right.
"A Black REruBHCAx" may vote
for prohibition if he wants to, but
there are a good many white ones in
whose craws still stick the defeat of
Blaine by the prohibitionists and who
feel like getting even the first
good chance thoy get. There's a heap
of human nature in some folks.
It is a poor compliment to a man to
tell him that he hasn't backbone
enough to live right, but must have a
prohibition constitution to keep him
straight Some people are good be
cause Ihey are paid to be goed: oth
ers are good for nothing.
The American board of missions
has decided that the unconverted
heathen must go to perdition. A sus
picion, however, is gaining ground in
some regions that the final decision
in this matter does not ret wholly
with the American board.
Twenty thousand annually are the
latest numbers given of Hip exiles
from Russia to Siberia, on the author
ity of Prince Krapotkine. Thousands
of these are young girls not one ol
whom escapes the worst indignities
en route.
Prohibitionists say free will, (lod's
gift to man, should be denied him.
If so, why doesn't God kill ilie devil
and improve upou His alleged plan of
salvation?
To Regulate
IflfTn FAVORITE HOMi: REMEDY is
I H W warranted not to contain a single par
Jb UU tide of Mercury or any injurious sub
stance, but is purely vegetable.
It will Cure all Diseases caused
by Derangement of the Liver,
Kidneys and Stomach.
If your Liver is out of order, then your
whole system is deranged. The blood is
impure, the breath often-ive. you have
headache, feel languid, dispirited and
nervous. To pre ent a more serious con
dition, take at once Simmons
IVER
REGULATOR. If you lead a
c?Titiri 1If nr i!ftir wifTi
Ha Jjbw Kidney Aflectioiis avoid
stimulants and take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Sure to relieve.
If you have eaten anything hard of
digestion, or feel heavy after meals or
sleepless at night, taVe a dose and you
will feel relieved and sleep pleasantly.
If you are a miserable sufferer with
Constipation, Dyspepsia and
Uiliousness, seek relief at once in
Simmons Liver Regulator. It docs not
require continual dosing, and costs but a
trine. It will cure you.
If you wake up in the morning with a
bitter, bad taste in your mouth.
Simmen: Liver Regulator. It cor
rects the Bilious Stomach, sweetens
the Breath, and cleanses the Furred
Tongue. Children often need some safe Cathar
tic and Tonic to avert approaching sickness.
Simmons liver Regulator will relieve Colic, Head
ache, Sick Stomach, Indigestion, Dysentery, and
the Complaints incident to Childhood.
At any time you feel your system needs
cleansing, toning, regulating without violent
purging, or stimulating without intoxi
cating, take
mm.
PREPARED BY
J. H. ZEILIH & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
PRICE. 81.00.
Boss' Opera House.
FIRST APPEIBAXCE IX ASTORIA OF
WIN THORNE,
The Popular young American Actor, mjji
ported by
MISS ROSE HARRISON
And a Talented Company, in hU New Re
pertoire, including
THURSDAY.
The Black Flag.
FRIDAY :
The Three Guardsmen.
SATURDAY :
Ticket-of-Leave-rVSan.
Reserved Seats at The New York Novell v
Store.
1881. 1 887.
Skating! Skating!
Reopening of the Roller Skat
ing Season
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evening, and Saturday afternoon.
Evenings, from .7 r. ai. to 10 v. yi.
Afternoon ' . ...... 1 1 m. to 4 v. ai.
At Ross Opera House.
This is the seventh season Ross RroJ. have
managed Roller Skating in Astoria,
Admission, Gents . .2T,c
Skates isc
Admission. Ladles . Free
Skates . 25c
G. W. & A. E. ROSS, Propr's and Mg'rs.
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.
THE
DIAMOND PALACE!
GUSTAY HANSEN, Prop'r.
A Large and Well Selected Slock or Fine
Diamonfls i Jewelry
At Extremely Low Prices.
AH Goods Bought at This Establishment
Warranted Genuine.
Watch and Clock Repairing
A SPECIALTY.
Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets.
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THE PTIABODY IETTIiR.
The publication :i few day since of the
fac-similc of President IValiody's letti r i
still the subject of miu-Ii comment
It usttltobecon-iilerttlaqiitotion of pro
priety to say a kind wonl f the result of
a treatnient other than Una prenb.-d by
a regular practitioner; nndtlie time as
when a man using an advertised raim dy
diilsomorcorles3.surroptitinly. Jl ,x
ever, this has happily given away t a
broader and more libera! view of things
tvpified in Mr. I'ca'vly's frank ovpivs
sion that he know of no v.tlu! n-.t in
why commendation sIhhiM not heo.pi iiy
as hearty in one instance as in tin o i:t
Certainly this v.uiili! ::p;r fair in the
face of the facts I iv was asiired thai i!i
injurv would online him to the h.. i;
for three weeks or more, yet in l!ii
days' use of the Oil he was o'ut nail ah .u:
his duties as if noIiing had hap; ei
Surely a remedy tint will so practical i
demonctrate its ellicacy and that ha
st:od foremot. as has St. Jacobs Oil
upward of U-n years as i:n:tppro h '!
for the eradication of pain. i justly .-!
titled to rank us a standard.
That many physicians proribc it l-u
true as that minv phyMrian? u.-e r
Not long since one of the-e droj.jn-.
a confidential mite to a friend n
Aliening three bottles be -ent for hi
imisonal use immediately, as without i'
Ins hands were f,i:npIv"ho hands at ah
hut," continued he. "for Heaven's -..k
don't sav I said so." This Is liur.'
true.
-IJl'Y YOl'R-
Groceries 1 Provisions
-OF-
Their largely increasing trade euabVs
them to .self at the very lowest margin
at prollt while giving you goods
that are of first c!ass quality.
Goods Delivered All Over the City.
The Highest Price Paid for Junk.
To The Ladies.
Go toMi.G:ileV Art Rooms, i.ext ilnnr to
Mrs. Maleonfs, for all the
Late Novelties in Embroideries
Issons Given and Woik Made to Order,
Hair Chains and Jewelry, and Ladies'
Hair Dro'Ing and general hair work done
to order.
Also, forsaje. the largest $1 Stamping out
fit on the Coast.
YOUR CATARRH
Coxl loo OliXOC3..
-TOE-
OarMc Smoke Ball
IS INFALLIBLE!
Ask Your Druggist For Itl
AsnnrA
Relieved in Firo Minutec
HAY FEVER,
Cure Guaranteed if Ukea la
time.
DEAFNESS
Cured io Three to Six Months
Diptberia, Croup, Neu
ralgia, Headache,
iioro Throat
Speedily Cubed.
Jnvaluablo Remedy
Talented April, jSSfi.
SENT BX 3IAXL.
Price of Treatment. Jja
(SmoVc Ball. ijvn DebelU-
tcr, for Intern til Use, Jso).
CAEBOUC S3I0KE BALL CO.
652 Market St, San Prandsco, ClL
ASSBewaro of Hurtful ImltaUoas.-a
LOEB &C07
Wines, Lipors anil dps.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS GOODS.
THE TRADE
Supplied at Lowest Market Rates.
All orders filled promptly and Accurately
Agents for First Class Foreign and Domestic
Brands.
Main .street Opposite Parker House,
ASTOKIA, - - - - OREGON.
Office of Ligiit-Housk Inspkctor,
TlIIUTEKNTU DlSTIUCT, 1'OKTI.AXD, OltK
r.ojf. October 22. 1SS7.
PROPOSALS WILL 1!E RECEIVED AT
this office until 12 o'clock on the 8th of
November, for furnishing supplies for the
LtKht-House Establishment.
The articles needed consist of three lots
embracing, respectively. Engineers Supplies,
Supplies lor buoys, and Fuel, allot which
are enumerated In specifications attached
to form of bid, which mav be obtained on
application to this office.
Bids will be received for each lot separate.
The right is reserved to reject any or ail
bids ami to waive any defects,
URIEL SEBREE,
Lieutenant. l S. Navy, Light-House In
spector. J. H. D. GKAY
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 .v.reet, Astoria.
Oregon.
Established
I870
MILLINERY !
Latest Styles : : Lowest Prices
DRESSMAKING IX ALL ITS BR,IXCHES.
MRS. W. J. BARRY,
(Eaton &Carnahan's Former Establishment)
:"nAniES AHK iiTKDCL"E":
And Examine Goods. A Terfect System of
DKKSS FITTING.
Virginia Clo;ar anfl Toliacco Store
J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney.
Fine Cigars, Tobaccos and Sraofccrs Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Rates.
FRUITS. CANDIES,NOTIONS,&0.
tu 1
. WHOLESALE AND UETAJIi DEALER IN
Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed,
Crockery", Glass Plated Ware.
o
The Largest nnd finest assortment of
Fs?gs23. Fruits and "ETegetablea.
Received fresh
- HAS
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w&
t3T-E2T
City
.z&Ms&&zJtf.
Headquarters for Ammunition.
THE BEST IN TIIE WORLD.
The Winchester Repeating Shot Gun, S25.00!
A Fine Side Snap Marline Made Twist, Double-barrel Shot Gun, Box Shells and
Tools, $17.50. Siinrtiiiff 2ooUn, .Ammunition and the Famous Sivcdinli Ituzor
j " - i .. j-m -rg -m m.
Higr lmnfP3iP Npu! St nofc
Consisting; of '3 CAIt LOADS of fine Artistic and Plain
Furniture, Carpets, Oii Ciofh, Madras-Silk
LACE AND PORTIERE CURTAINS,
Bade Shades, &c, Has Arrived.
These goods were imrchased direct from Eastern Manufacturers and shipped
bvfore the recent advance in freight, the benefits thereof we propose to share with
our customers.
Call and See Us.
The New Model Range
CAN BE HAD IN ASTOKIA, ONLY OF
E. R. HA WES.
Agent. Call and llvamlno It ; Yon Wiil he Pleased. E. It. Hawes Is also Agent Tor the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTTIER FJItST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand.
AT GRIFFIN & REED'S.
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9.
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School Supplies
-THE-
ft? Toft Novelty
STORE,
Headquarters for School Books. A Complete
Line of the
Official Text Books.
Prices Guaranteed Satisfactory.
The New York Novelty Store.
every Steamer.
i
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VED
GB.IFFI2T & HEED.
A.G.SPEXARTH
'sn
sy, gsuw wiuum
CHAS. HEILBORN.
S 5 pj
fl P f
Wilson & Fisher
fear!mSSSM?
Ship Chandlers,
HEAVY AND SHELF
HARDWARE
FARM IMPLEMENTS,
Paints, Oils, and Varnish.
LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES.
PROVISIONS
AND
MILL PEED
AGENTS FOR
SALEM PATENT ROLLER MILLS
Portland Roller Mills,
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Hosiery and
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED DIRECT FIIOSI EASTERN MANITACTUUEKS
1 A LARGE LOT OF
Gents', Ladies' aiift CMlta's Hosiery and Underwear.
Also a full lino of
German Yarns, Saxony Yarns,
Victoria Zephyrs, Embroidery Silks,
Knitting Silks, in all Colors and Shades.
H.IH
Sole agent in Astoria for the Celebrated
Schober & Mitchell's Fine Shoes.
THE EMPIRE STORE
W. T. PARKER, Manager.
Hi JBi FJELIiiSLJiSJEl.,
DEALER I?f
Hay, Oats, ana Straw, Lite, Brici, Cement, Sani and Plaster
. Wood Delirered to Order. Drayine, Teamln? ami Kx press Business.
TEH apply to Ihe Captain, or to
Frank L.
FRESH GROCEBIES
Promptly Delivered
AT LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY.
Fruits and
In Season. Everythinsr Warrantcxl as
Benton
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000
COLUMBIA
A
INSURANCE CO.
FRANK DEKUM ..President
W. II. SMITH ..Vice-President
JOHN A. CHILD . Secretary
No. 1G0 Second St., Portland, Or.
l.W. Case, Agent, Astoria, Or.
CAPITAL STOCK - - $500,000'
THE NORTHWEST
JElre c3 Marine
INSURANCE CO.
F. E. Reach President
J. McCraken ... . Vice President
J. Loevenberg....... Treasurer
It. P. Earhart.. Sec'y and Manager
DIRECTORS,
J.Loewenberg J. K. Gill, II. L Pittock,
F.K.Arnold, F.M.Warren. J. McCraken,
F. E. Beach, DJXOllphant, F. Eggert
No. 33 Washington street, Portland, Or.
R. L. BOYLE. Agent. Astoria, Oregon.
omce at I. X. L. Packing Co,
Deposited i Oregon, $300,000
ASSETS,
$SS. 8Q1. 2 8 3.
Royal, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com
bination Joint Policy.
Union of San Francisco.
Ger mania of New York.
State Investment of California.
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation.
3IAHIXK INSURANCE COTERED BY OUR
OPEN POLICIES.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
Agents.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Fire Insurance
AGENTS.
Representing the Largest and Most Kella-
ble I- ire Insurance Companies.
All Business promptlyjand accurately tTan
acted. Flavels Wharf,
Astoria Oregon.
$67,000,000 Capital
Liverpool & London &GIobe.XorthBritIsb
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial of
California Agricultural, of Watertown, New
York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool,
Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, Represent
in a capital of $G7,ooo,000.
B. VAN JDUSEX. Agent.
H. EKSTROM.
WATCHMAKER.
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY AT
Lowest Prices
Watcli and Clock Repairing a Specialty.
SHOP
On the Roadway, next to Aug, Danielson's
m
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Boat Building.
MANY YEARS EXPERLENCE IN
buildlnc boats on the Columbia river
and hundreds of fine boats of my build
make my guaranteet for good work. Head
quarters at tho old Astoria Iron Works
building. Will build boats at any point on
the Columbia river where my services may
be required.
WM. HOWE.
Underwear !
MM.I Uln M.EI
Drial &. Co'i French Shoes, aud Laird,
STEAHIF.K
m nun
Eben P. Parher,Master.
For TOWING, FKEIGHT orCHAJr
11. B. PAKKElt.
Vegetables
Represented.
Streets.
Corner Chennmus antl
ASTORIA
Planing Mill.
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
Manufactures of
MOLDINGS,
SASH DOORS,
BLINDS, RATT.S.
BALUSTERS,
NEWEL POSTS.
BRACKETS.
Scroll and Turned .Balustrades,
Boat Material, etc.
Orders solicited and Promptly attended to
Satisfaction Guaranteed as to Style, Quali
ty and Prices.
Mill and Office :or. Pclk and Concomly
streets. Astoria, Oregon.
Astoria Iron fork
Concomly St.. Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or.
General
Machinists ail Boiler Maters.
Land and Marine Engines
BOITER WORK.
Steamboat Work and Cannery Work
A SPECIALTY,
Castings of all Descriptions Made
to Order at Short Notice.
,- President.
J. G. Hostler . Secretary.
I. W. Case, Treasurer.
Johk Fox Superintendent.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
HAM ABE, IBOH. STEEL.
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
3M-n AND Qooy
R. T. LONG.
Fresh Fruit, Fine Cigars,
CONFECTIONERIES.
Fresh Milk received dally. A full line of
CHOICE GOODS.
Opposite Spexartli's Gun Store.
BOOTS & SHOES
P.J.GOODMAN.
Genuine English Porpoise
Shoes for Gents. Ladles' Flexible Shoes la
FRENCH. KANGAROO & DONGOLA KID.
Boys' and Youths'
Shoes of all kinds, Misses', Children's and
Infants' Heels and Spring Heels.
We Deal in Boots and Shoes Only
PM1S
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