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ASTORIA. OKEGOX:
WEDNESDAY ....
, DFCEMRKJt 21. 1857
AMERICANS IMPROVING PHYSIC
ALLY. Investigations by Edward Atkin
son, for tho purpose of determining
whether the prevailing impression
that the stature and physical standard
of Americans was deteriorating, has
resulted in the collection of some in
teresting facts. Deeming the data de
rived from tho measurements of sol
diers and other investigations of less
importance, to be unreliable for a fair
average, lie requesieu lmurumuuu
from manufacturing clothiers in dif
ferent sections of the country regard
ing their standards of average meas
urements. Some of the information
obtained follews:
In any given thousand garments,
the average of all the returns is as
follows; Chest measure, 35 inches;
waist, 333 inches; length of leg in
side, 32 Y? inches; average height
ranging from 5 feet 8) to 5 feet 9 in
New England up to 5 feet 10 for the
average at the south and west A
few deductions of weight arc given,
from which one can infer that the
average man weighs between 153 and
160 pounds. These measures cover
the average of the assorted sizes of
g irments which arc made up by tho
thousand. There are a few small men
who buy "youths' sizes," so called, and
a few larger who buy "extra sizes."
The Chicago correspondent states
that "so far as relates to the assertion
that the race in this country deterior
ates, our experience teaches us that
the contrary is the case. "We are now,
and have for several years past been,
obliged to adopt a larger scale of
sizes and many more extra sizes in
width, as well as length, than were re
quired ten years ago. I find that oc
cuption and residence have a great
deal to do with difference in sizes,
the average of sizes required for the
cities and larger towns being much
less than that required for the coun
try. Again, different sections vary
very much in these requirements.
For instance, an experienced stock
clerk will pick out for south and
southwestern trade coals and vests,
breast measure 33 to 40, pants always
one or two sizes smaller around the
belly than the length of the leg in
side; for western and northern trade,
coats and vests, breast measure 37 to
42, pants 43 to 40 around tho belly, 30
to 3-1 length of leg inside."
His correspondent in Detroit says:
"We notice marked peculiarities in
regions where dwell people of one na
tionality. The Germans need largo
waists and short legs; the French,
small waists and legs; the Yankees,
small waists and long legs; the Jews,
medium waists and short legs. "We
have found a decided demand for
larger sizes than we formerly used."
The Texas correspondent gives the
average 3S inches chest, 33 to 34 inches
waist, 32 leg measure, 5 feet 10
inches height, adding: "We find that
the waist measure has increased from
an average of 32 to 33 inches during
the past five years, and we think our
people are decoming stouter built"
His Baltimore correspondent had
previously made the statement, to-"wit:
"Since the late war we have noticed
that the average sized suit for our
southern trade has increased fully one
inch around the chest and waist, while
there has been no apparent change in
the length of pants." lie asked this
firm if the change could be due to the
fact that tho colored people had be
come buyers of ready-made clothing.
They replied that the fact that tho ne
groes were buying more ready-made
clothing now than previous to The war,
accounts in only a small degree for
the increase of the size, but it is due
almost entirely to the increased phys
ical activity on the part of the whites.
The experience of this firm covers
thirty-five years.
His correspondent in New York
states that "for the last thirty years
our clothing, numbering at least 750,
000 garments yearly, has been exclu
sively sold in the southern states. We
find the average man to measure 37
inches around the chest, 32 to 33
around the waist, 33 to 34 inches
length of leg inside, average height
5 feet 10 inches. The southerner
measures more in the leg than around
tho waist a peculiarity in direct con
trast to the western man, who meas
ures more around the waist than in
the leg."
The peculiar construction of the
clothing worn by women, and tho
prevalent use of those artificial ad
juncts which make the appearance of
the female form so often deceptive,
render it difficult, if not impossible, to
obtain any reliable information simi
lar to that given respecting men.
He says from what he knows of the
business o the clothiers to whom he
made application, he should infer that
the figures he had obtained would
cover more tan one million garments;
and there is no better method of com
ing at a rough-and-ready conclusion
regarding tho sizo of men than the
one which ho adopted. It will be ob
sered that tho American man is de
cidedly gaining in sizo and woight, and
there is probably no doubt that tho im
provement in tho quantity and quality
of food enjoyed by tho inhabitants of
tho United States has much to do with
this increase.
Millions of tons of Swedish mag
netic oro beyond tho arctic circlo are
being mined. It gives 70 por cent of
motal. Tho owners of these deposits
are inundated with orders.
English iron makers are alarmed
at the report that a New York syndi-
cateis about closing a contract for
the control of all tho iron deposits of
the dominion of Canada.
A lakge depositor asbestos, 5,000
yards square and twenty-threo feet
deep, has just been uncovered in Que
bec The veins ran from one-half to
one and a half inches.
The manufacture of brass goods in
this country has become a great and
flourishing industry, Three new works
have recently started up in New Eng
land. American silk manufacturers have
learned from Italy and Japan that
silk values have materially improved,
and they expect a similar reaction
here.
Tnn great trouble to obtain skilled
labor at a large cotton factor' in Sa
vannah has made it a losing venture,
and tho owner -wants to sell.
II race Up.
You arc feeling depressed, your ap
netite is poor you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of soils, and want to
brace up. lirace up, but not with stim
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whiskey, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an alteratiTe that will puri
ty j our blood, start healthy action of
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitali
ty, and give renewed health and
strength. Such a medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, and only 50 cents
a bottle at W. E. Dement & Co.s Drug
Store.
Oysters In Ernrj- Style
At the Central Restaurant, next to
Foard & Stokes'.
Have You Seen
The display of Xmas cards, Plush
goods &c, at the Xew York Novelty
Store?
A Sunny Room
With the comforts of a home, library,
etc. Apply at Holden House.
Boston Market Tomato Ketchup in
Class pilchers. Celery Sauce. Con
densed Mince Meat. Plum Puddings,
and other good things too numerous to
mention at Thompson & Ross'.
Sweet Apple Cider
At the Astoria Soda Works.
Go to Thompson fc Ito8,
For Atmore's celebrated Mince Meat in
glass jars, and the Xew England Con
densed Meat in 1-lb. pkes., 3 pies each.
For Plum Pudding, comb and strained
Honey, and pure Maple Syrup.
For the elegant Dew Drop Corn, Dew
Drop Pumpkin, and Dew Drop Pine
Apple, which have no equal.
For Boston Brown Bread, Roast Tur
kev. and Chicken, and
For fine Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter,
etc., etc.
Small Wallet X.nsr
Containing one ten dollar greenback,
shortly after the arrival of the Portland
boat yesterday, between the postofllce
and the Astor house. Finder will please
leave at this offieeand be rewarded.
Christinas presents for ladies dress
ins cases, manicure sets, jewel boxes,
work boxes, broom cases, toilet cases,
hand glasses, opera glasses, handker
chief and glove boxes, hand satchels,
purses, albums, books and numerous
other articles.
Griffin & Reed.
This is no Raffle, but a
5cw
Year's tiift.
All purchasers of $2.50 worth of Xiuas
gifts at the New York Novcly .store
will be entitled to a chance for the
beautiful b":que figures valued at $50.
winch tney will i.rrsent FREE to tln-ir
pa ions upon New Year's cvr. No
evtni charge will be made upon goods,
and as every article is marked in plain
fiuies each one can see for themselves.
For the very best pictures
Shuster.
ro to II. S.
Mlaekmetack," a lasting ami fra
grant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents.
Sold by W. E. Dement,
fShiloh's Catarrh Kemeay a posi
tive cure for Catarrh, Diptneria and
Canker Mouth. Sold bv w. E. Dptwnf
NEW TODAY.
Aitioi Tills Bay.
AT 2 P. M.
Sold on Account of Departure.
I am instructed to sell at the residence in
rear of aujt. Damclson's comer all the
household effects, consisting of SITTING
ROOM, BED-KOnM and KITCHEN SIUVE
and FURNITURE.
E.C.nOLI)EN,
Auctioneer.
ROSS1 OPERA HOUSE.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
Ten Mile Skating Race
Between six of the best skaters of Astoria
for a valuable prize. Race to commence at
9 o'clock. Usual skating uutil r.ice com
mences. Admission, ladies. 25 cents, with or with
out skates ; gents, 25 cents, skates. 15 cts.
No disreputable characters admitted.
G.W.&A.E.ROSS.
Proprietors and Managers.
TJJLCOBSQIT
GREatremED
IOR PAIKT.
CURES
RHEUMATISM,
Lumbaeo. Backache, Head-
ache, Toothache.
NEURALGIA,
Sore Throat, Swellings, Frost
bites, Sprains,
SCIATICA,
BRUISES, BURNS, SCALDS.
For Stablemen and Stockmen,
Tho Greatest Itemedy Known for Horse
and Cattlo Diseases.
Chronlo Cases 40 Years' Standing Cored
Permanently.
Crippled Cases Throw Away Crutches;
Cured Permanently.
Chronlo Cases At Onco Kellered J
Cured Promptly.
Chronlo Cases Cured Without Relapse ;
o Keturn of Pain.
Chronlo Cases Cured ; No Pain In Many
Tears.
Soid by DruggitU and Dealcrt Etayttlwrt.
The Charles A. Voceler Co., Balto.,SId.
2TCW TO-DAY.
ROSS' OPERA HOUSE.
KOSSBROS., - - MANAGERS.
Two Nights Only I
COMMENCING
Monday, Dec 26.
First appearance In this city of the eminent
eccentric comedian,
"NEIL BURGESS,"
Iu his excruciatingly funny comedy,
"VBM,"
Supported by his own liistern company
headed by the popular comedian.
JOS. PALMER.
Greatest Circus Scene on Record.
TTTESDAYTdEC. 27,
The original version of the
"Widow Bedott,"
riayed only by "Neil Burce-s."
Prices of admission : Reserved seats, SI ;
Tamlly circle. 75 cents ; Gallery, po cents.
Kox sheet open for sale of seats Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock at the Nev Yoric
Noelty Store.
H. EKSTROM.
WATCHMAKER.
FIXE
Jewelry, Watches and Clocks
Suitable for Holiday Pres
ents at Lowest Prices.
Watch and Clock Repairing a Specialty.
LITTLE GIRLS!
A Beautiful French Doll
In Full Dress
Will be disposed of by chance at Grlfflu &
Reed's Citv Book Store, on Thursday even
ing Dec. 22nd, at S o'clock sharp. 100
chances at 50 cents a chance. Tickets for
sale at Griffin & Reed's.
The Doll is one of the finest kind. Jointed,
and will stand alone ; can be put In any po
sition. Natural as life.
Call and See It
At Grlfflu A Reed's.
DIAMONDS.
JEWELRY.
WATCHES.
CLOCKS
For Sale.
riNE LARGE. STRONG HORSE. SOUND
v-r in wina aua ltrao
: I'nce. 20 dollars.
Apply to
A. E.ALLKN,
Sklpanon.
GRAND
And Ball By The
Scandinavian Benevolent Society,
At Ross Opera Iloase,
December 29th, 1887.
Children's Christmas Festival from 4 to 8
o'clock In the Afternoon. Grand Ball after
S o'clock.
The Western Amateur Band has been se
cured, and no pains or expense will be spared
to make the entertainment a complete suc
cess. Admission, Children - - . SOcih
(Each Child will Receive a Gift.)
Spectator (from 4 to 8) - - - 23 cts
Tickets for tho IlnJI - - - 81.00
COMMITTEE OF AHRAXGEUEXT8 :
MAItTIX OLSEX. At'O DAXIELSOX.
Ebick JOBKSOK. J. M. OLSEX.
Fkaxk Ekt.uxd.
CMstas
Festiiu
W 2
WHOLESALE AND DETAIL DEALER IK
Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed.
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
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The Largest and finest assortment of
Fresb. Fruits and "STogetables.
Ilecaivc-d fresh every Steanior.
IS THE PLACE TO BUY
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
A TULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Holiday and Juvenile Books.
bKlrrlH m KE.LU
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FIRE BRICK
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Hay, Oats, and Straw, Liie, Bricl, Cement, Said and Plaster
Wood Delirercd to Order. Drajlnp, Teaming and Express Bntlnc.
5SUS?
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FEtt apply to the Captain, or to
FEESE HC
SfesSl-SM Men P. Parker, Master.
PrornptSy Delivered
AT LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY.
Fruits and Vegetables
In Season. Everything Warranted as Represented. Corner Chenamus and
Benton Streets.
The Hew Model Eange
C.VN P.K HAD IN
B CiH iSxdfei&iJfe SH dMIISW
Auent. Call and Examine It ; You Will he ricaet!. E. R. Uawes Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent OooMng Stove,
AND OTIIEn FIKST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings. Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand
fit'-' . 1AY K
LINEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY.
ESTABLISHED 1S42. CAPITAL, $350,000
The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of
FISH NETTINGS
IS THE UNITED STATES.
Salmon Pnrse Seines. SalionJoM Nets. Salmon &ill Nets.
j"Tish Nettings of all kinds supplied at the shortest possible notice, and at
the lowest rates. All made from our
Shephard Cold IWedal Twines.
Guaranteed to be the strongest and most desirable tarine now made especially for tha
PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES.
This TWINE is manufactured only by ourselves, directly from tha raw material,
and costs no more in NETTINGS than the cheaper grades.
Send for samples; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards at Boston,
Philadelphia and London.
American 2Tet and Twine Company,
BOSTON, MASSAQHT7SETTS.
"imiosR,
FIRE CLAY
NTKA31EK
CLARA PARRBR
HTorCUAlt-
U. K. PAKKKK.
ASTOKIA, ONLY OF
h Is. Parker.
ERIES MB PROVISIONS
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Hosiery and Underwear !
WE HAVE JUST DECEIVED DIRECT FROM EASTERN MANUFACTURERS
A LARGE LOT OF
Gents', Ladies' ant Clilta's Hosiery ant Underwear-
Also a fall line of
German Yarns, Saxony Yarns,
Victoria Zephyrs, Embroidery Silks,
Knitting Silks, in ail Colors and Shades.
Sole agent in Astoria for the Celebrated Drial fc Co'a French Shoes, and Laird,
Schober & Mitchell's Fine Shoes.
THE EMPIRE STORE
W. T. PARKER, Manager.
... Gr. SFSXAB.TSC,
COLT'S New Lightning, 40 and 43-60.
COLT'S New Baby Shotgun, 28-Inch.
COLT'S 44, 41 and 38, Single and Double Action Revolver.
Lord Conlin, and Diamoijd 22 cal. Pistols.
Our Immense New Stock
Consisting of 4 CAR X.OADS of fino Artistic and Plain
urnifure, Carpets, 01! Cloth, Madras-Silk
LACE AND PORTIERE CURTAINS,
Dado Shades, &c, Has Arrived.
These goods were purchased direct from Eastern Manufacturers and shipped
before the recent advance in freight, the beuefits thereof we propose to share with
our customers.
Call and See Us.
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000
COLUMBIA
FIBE AND MAB1E
INSURANCE CO.
FRANK DEKUM .President
W. II. SMITH Vice-President
JOHN A. CHILD Secretary
No. 160 Second St, Portland, Or.
I. W. Case, Agent, Astoria, Or.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Fire Insurance
AGENTS.
Representing the Largest and Most Relia
ble lire Insurance Companies.
All Business promptly&nd accurately tran
acted. FlavelsWliHrf. -
Astoria Oregon.
CAPITAL STOCK - - 8500,000
THE NORTHWEST
3FJLr cito Majl-ne
INSURANCE CO.
F. E. Beach President
J. McCraken ....VIce President
J. LoeHenberg.......... . ... Treasurer
K. P. Earhart.. .Sec'y and Manager
DIRECTORS.
J.Loewenberg J. K. GUI, II. L. Pittock,
F. K. Arnold, F.M.Warren. J. McCraken,
F. E. Beach. D.D.OHphant, F. Eggert
No. 33 "Washington street, Portland, Or.
R.L. BOYLE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon.
Omce at I. X. L. Packing Co,
DeposM in (tap, $300,000
ASSETS,
35 5. SOI, 3 S 3.
Koval. Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com -
blnation Joint Policy.
Union of San Francisco.
Gcrmanla of New York.
State Investment of California.
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation,
MAKIXE .ISSUB1SCK COTEBED BY OUB
OPEN POLICIES.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
Asents.
Grand
03P
HOLIDAY G000S
POR
Christmas
J&.HJ
The Hew York Novelty Store
Opposite Parker 'House, Main St., Astoria.
Special Attention Given to All Orders By Mail.
CHAS. HEILBORN.
$67,000,000 Capital
LIrerpool & London Globe. North British
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut, Commercial ol
California Agricultural, of Watertown, New
York, London & Lancashire of LIrerpool,
Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, Represent
In a capital of 67,000,000.
It. VAN DIJSEN. Agent.
Seaside Bakery,
Bcstltlilk Bread aud
CAKES OF ALL KINDS,
Manufacturer of Fine Candle.
and
Ornamental Confectionery
And Ice Creams.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Candles.
JB. II. JACKSON .
The Oregon Bakery
A. A. CLEVELAND, Prop'r.
M Breafl, Cate and Pastry
None but the Best Materials Used.
Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers
Bread delivered In any part of the city.
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Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or
General
MacMnists aid Boiler Mater.
Land and Marine Engines
BOILER WORK.
Steamboat Work and Cannery Work
X 8PECIALTT.
Castings of all Descriptions Made
to Order at Short Notice.
President,
.. . Secretary"
............Treaaurer.
Superlntemdent,
J. G. HUSTI.KK, .
I. W. Case,
JOHN Fox. .
Display
Presents,
Astor
Iron Ms