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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1887)
CO m Wm ailji tartan. ASTOK1A. OKEGON: THURSDAY DECEMBHK 22. 1887 SUGGESTED PROBABILITIES. On the O. E. & X. dock is a large amount of freight of all descriptions awaiting shipment to different places across the river, and quite a lot also for points in Tillamook county. Pro visions and merchandise form the principal portion of these goods. Thore is some mill machinery for Messrs. Smith, of Riverside, "Y. T., an addition to the constantly increas ing facilities for lumber manufacture. But what is most gratifying to observe as an indication of permanent pros perity being established, is the quan tity of young fruit trees which is there for shipment to different parts of "Washington territory and to Tillamook county. These fruit trees, which are to be planted on the little space of ground which hard and faithful labor has reclaimed from the forest, in most cases, are the pioneers of au industry which shall yet become one of the most important with us. No doubt most of those who will plant these young trees will do so that they may have fruit for their own uee. But the planting of orchards and cultivation of the various fruits for which this section is eminently adapted will fol low close on the destruction of the forests which now restrict the opera tions of the farmer and fruit grower. Tho connection of the railroads or this state with the immense line of the Southern Pacific will pour a pop ulation into this state that will occu py its vacant lands and bring its val leys and hillsides into a state of thor ough cultivation. Large ranches now devoted to grain will bo planted in fruit, the land will be doubled in value and the products of the state will bo increased to a degree that would be difiicult'to estimate, within the next few years. "With this development will come an opportunity for Astoria, and one di rectly in her line. Fruit will be raised not in little patches to be measured by the square rod, but in orchards hundreds of acres in extent Then will be the lime for our canneries to be fitted with appliances for canning and preserving fruits and many other of tho products that can be brought down the Columbia riv er to our .wharves. In no other par '"of.-the country can canning of.? various products be done so cheaply as at Astoria. There are the complete plants for canning fish, which machinery would be mostly available for canning of fruit as well. As business is now the whole plant is idle for nearly nine months in the year. A large force of labor is re quired, for a short period. A large transient population is precipitated upon the city only to be as suddenly withdrawn, taking with it thousands of dollars in coin that would remain here if the canning industry were prosecuted during the greater part of the year. "With the steady empley: ment that such an arrangement would afford, the most of the labor required in the canning industry would soon be supplied by permanent residents who would give our merchants relia ble and steady trade, and by their in vestments in homes here, enhance the value of real estate. Of course, under the circumstances such a state of things has not been possible, but it is coming. Tho pressure of the immense popu lation which will soon fill the fer tile valleys of our state and sister territory, will demand and secure free and unrestricted transport for their products down the natural channels to the natural seaport of this north west coast; the seaport that has been demostrated to be the safest at all seasons of the year. Our natural ad vantages of location, together with the artificial means already possessed would enable a cannery at Astoria to compete successfully with any enter prise that could be established at any tributary inland point. Three Favorites Have tho following to say of "Wis dom's Robertine, the great" beautifier nud preserver of the complexien: Postland, Or., June 4. 18S7. To Mr. "W. M. Wisdom Dear Sir. I have tried your Hobertine. It is excellent, and I shall be pleased to recommend it to all my lady friends. Delievo me, yours truly, nnEA. PouTXAXD. Dec, 1885. To Mr. W.M. "Wisdom. The -Kouer-tina vou so kindlv Kent im ia nviif It is the finest preparation I have ever uscu, uuu i u ueuiueu acquisition to every lady's toilet. Yours truly, Jeaxkie Wecstox. Portland, Or., April C, 18S7. Dear Mr. "Wisdem: I huve tried your "Eobertine." and it gives mo much pleasure to say that it is excellent for the complexion, being one of the best articles of the kind I have ever used. Be lieTe roe, yours sincerely, ', , Z. Tbebelm. For sale by W. E. Dement & Co. druggists, Astoria, Oregon Itcincmlier TliatjSovr Is the time to subscribe for periodicals, and that the New York Xovelty Store receives subscriptions for all foreign and domestic newspapers and maga zines at publisher's prices. Take Care of Your Boys. It is always pleasanter to express approbation of good conduct than dis approbation of bad, but the latter is sometimes necessary because of tho carelessness, or heedlessness, or wan ton disregard of the rules of propri ety on the part of somebody. If lit tle boys are permitted to congregate on some favorably situated street cor ner as nightfall approaches nnd en cage in noisy game or boisterous pas time until a late hour at night, much to the annoyance and hindrance of people engaged in quiet pursuit of business in that vicinity, somebody is committing a grievous" error. First, it is wholly improper for parents to allow their children to convert the public street into a playground and render night hideous with their dis gusting hoodlumism. Foul and pro fane language, violence of temper and indecent behavior characterize their amusements throughout. This is shameful and ought to be regarded as criminal neglect on the part of parents. Secondly, it is direct viola tion of mnicipal law. Poiic author ities should not allow it. Unobtru sive business people have a right to demand immunity from such an noyances, and au appeal to the city's legislative body may be necessary, not only to enforce respect for that right, but to protect these wayward urchins from the certain evil into which they arc being lured by inllu ences associated with such an objec tion.'.blp. form of diversion. Every parent knows the proper place for his hoy at eight, nine or ten o'clock at niirht. Every street oflicer under stands the ordinary rights of citizen ship. Let this intimation be taken us it is meant to apply, and it will not be necessary to follow it with a sug gestionand the suggestion with something else. Every mo! her is iuU-rcMt-d in know ing that a perial preparation for ehil dren, called "The Child's Cough Syrup'' i now for sale only at Deiucul's'drug .store. "Haelviiielack," a lasitm :in:l rra grant perl nine. 1'ncei'i and ." .vii. Sold by W. "K. Dement, .SliilohV Cauirrli Uenieciy :t posi tive cure for Catarrh, DiptlVria and Canker Mouth. Sold lv V . K. Deinrtil Fine Croccrics. Jine SrnrrrtCH. Give Thompson & Kos a eall sunl ex amine the many novelties they have in stock for holiday trade, and for tho.se who appreciate a fine article. HIAItRIS'I). In Portland, Dec.'jn, 1887, I. II. -hei-mnii and Olive E. Hathaway. MEW TU-JMY. 0 Yes! 0 The Auction Sale Of the Large and Varied Assortment or Holiday Goods Will positively commence at Holden's Auction Rooms illliin T?Trnninrr This consignment must be closed ou this week. If you cannot attend the evcnlu; auction sale come tlurinj; tin day and purchase, what vou want at your own pi ices. No reasonable offer lef used on any of the goods, U:a or little. My instruction's are to close out the cons xnment. E.C.IIOM)KX. Auctioneer. ROSS' OPERA HOUSE. CHEISTMAS EVE. Ten Mile Skating Race Between six of the best skaters of Astoria tor a va uable prize, l.'ace to commence at !( ovine;. L'sual bkatiu unl.l r..ee com indices. Admission. Indies. 23 cents, with or with out skates ; gents. l" cut , skates. i.r -ts. No dLsreputabie characters auiiiitt' d. . W. & A. IC BOSS. Proprietors ami Mamgeis. ROSS' OPERA HOUSE. BOSS BBOS., - - MANAGERS. Two lights Only I COMMENCING day, Bee 26 rirst appearance in this citv of the eminent eccentric i-omciliau. "NEIL BURGESS," In his excruciatingly funny comedy. 66 n Supported by his own Easter companv headed uy the popular comedian, JOS. PALMER. raatest Circus Scene on Record. TUESDAyTdEC. 27, The original version of the 6 Widow Bedofty" Tlayed only by "Neil Buhgk s." Prices of admrsion -Reserved si-at- $1 Family circle. 75 cents ; Gallerv. ro cuts. Box-sheet open for sale of seats Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Xev Yonc Novelty Store. BAZAR. Co to PJorah Rappleyea's, FOR A FULL ASSORTMENT Of Fancy Work Materials. Latesr styles in Handkerchiefs; alsoafui line of INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS Ladies invited to call and examine coods. Stamping Dono to Order. Cass Street, One door South or Printiug Office. IB j 7 jgfj Z?ECS3 DBI3J3 Kidney Liver Medicine ysrER jotottx to i-wtl. IITKT'S HE5EEDY has saved from lin gering disease and death hundreds who Invc boca given up by physicians to dio. HUNTS REMEDTcurcn all Diseases of tho Illtlneys. JJladder, Urinary Or gans, Uropsy, Gravel, Diabetes and Incontinence snl Retention of Urine. Jll'NT'S BE3IEDY encourages sleep, Croats an appetite, hraccs up the system, and nsicvred health is tho result. nrrrr'S 2:E:irEI)Y cures pain In tho Side, ISackor J.olns, General Debility, Female Diseases, Disturbed Sleep, tofisorApiJCtitoandBrlght's Disease. HUNT'S KE3IEDY quickly induces tho X.iver to healthy action, removing tho causes that produce ItHIous Headache, Dyspep sia, Sour Stomach, Costlvcness, Piles etc. By tho use of HUNT'S HEarEDT tho Stomach and Bowels will speedily regain their strength, and the blood will be perfectly purified. HUNT'S KE3IEDY is purely vegetable, and meets a want never before furnished to tho jablic, and tho utmost reliance may bo placed in it HUNT'S HE3IEDY is prepared ex pressly for tho abovo diseases, and has never been known to fail. One trial -will convlnco you. Per salohy all Druggists. Send for Tamphlct to HUNT'S REMEDY CO., Providence, H I. . EKSTROM. WATCHMAKER. Jewelry, Watches and Clocks Suitable for Holiday Pres ents at Lowest Prices. Watch aiid Clock Repairing a Specialty. DIAMONDS. JEWELRY. SsLTtS&y- WATCHES. CLOCKS For Sale. ONE LARGE. STRONG HORSE. SOUND in wind and limb : Price, 30 dollars. Apply to A. E. ALLh.V. Skipaunn. GRAND Christmas Feffl And Ball By The Scandinavian Benevolent Society. At Ross' Opera House, December 29th, 1887. Children's Christina Festival from 4 to s o'clock in the Afternoon. Grand Rail after 8 o'clock. The Western Amateur Rami has been se cured, and no pains or expense will he spared to make the entertainment a cemplete: suc cess. Admission, Children - - - oOetK (Each Child will Receive a Gift.) Spectator (from -1 toS) - - - 25ets Ticliet.sfortlieiIu.il - - - 81 .OO f'OMHITTRK OF AKUAXtiKHEXTS : MAKT1X OLSKX. Al'O Daxielson. Ekii'k Joiixsox. J. 31. Oi.sk. FltANK ElM!NI. Van Dusen & Co, DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas. Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Seiriii-j 3In chines, faints, Oils, C3rjr7O02is, 353-fco. Wing Lee Go. Importers and Dealers in CHINESE AND JAPANESE FANCY COODS Curiosities, Lacquered AVare, ivorv Toys, Fine Crocker. si!k and Crape Hand kerchiefs. Shawls. Tea. ijdics" Undenvear, Ktc . This is the onlv place to bay the Cheapest and Finest articles for your Christmas and Holiday Presents. For ttiisvtorc which we start here is from Wing Hing Lung . Co , Yokohama. Japan. You are welcome to oil and examine our innurii'C new stock. No trouble to show you the prices. -THE- STEAMER WALLUM, JOHN G. BLAKE, Master, Is ready for busiuess,.and will do Towint; or BUSINESS OF ANY KIND On the River, at reasonable rates. Head quarters at Gray's "Vh-.rf. J. H. i). GRAY, Agent. Golurnbia Market. Northeast corner Water and West 3th Sts. C. H- Powell, Prop'r. I ,'Ive my patrons Good Meat. In Good Style and at Reasonable l'rlce. Give me a call and I will try and make it suit you to call again. Family trade solicited. m S& WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Wliif Feed, o Crockery, Glass f Plated Ware. The Largest and finest assorttaent nf Fresh. Fruits and "ETegetables. Received fresh every Steamer. LS THE PLACE TO SJL'Y OF ALL DESCIIH-TIONR. A FULL AND COMPLETE STOfK OF HoHday and Juvenile Books. igfe 'imjiir.i.iyi!! i iL.'.'jAjuuituuLXLmjmjm.uitnnt J. PAEHEB Uitek MrB mB mi FIRE BRICK dkaikj: i.v FIRE CLAY Hay, Oats, anft Straw, Line, Brick, Cement, Sand and Plaster Wood Dclirerrd to Order. Prailnc, Tcamlm: anil Express Ilmlnei. ?-"g!kSSsSrfLr-: lvrs I 'rt rf - rf BirBi,"L7 KEmzs&g -flTsissw-'-i-astj i2b -KTI pyjggaJi Eben P. Parker.Master. -t---e-;fJfe-. j K11r TOWING, FREIGHT or GtlAl K rg TEH annly to the Captain, or to Fll iBCEBIES 11 PBOffilOI Promptly Delivered AT LOWEST PRICES !N ANY PART OF THE CITY. Fruits and Vegetables In Season. Everything Warranted as Itepresented. Corner Chenamus and lientnn The New Model Kange C.VN RE HAD IN ARcnt. Call and Examine It ; Yon Will be l'Ieaed. E. R. I'awes Is ulso Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Sieam Fittings. Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand- b LINEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY " d ESTABLISHED 1842. CAPITAL, SOOO The Oldest cnd Largest Manufacturers of PISH NETTINGS IN THE UNITED STATES. Salmon Pnrse Seines. Salmon iFish Xellinc-s of all kinds supplied at the shortest possible notice, and at the lowest rates. Ail made from our Shephard Cold ftfiedai Twines. Guaranteed to be tho strongest and most desirable t-ine now made especially for the PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES. This TWINE is manufactured only by ourselves, directly from the raw material, and costs no more in SETTINGS than the cheaper grades. Send for samples; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards at Boston, Philadelphia and London. American ITet and Twin Company, BOSTOX, MASSACHUSETTS. 5ES3 im.ujjj.MujLJL '.Ui.'.irJLjjuuiv.'jscro rf S r th "Hi rf JYm "-' -i f- j STEAMER - M! 1 ... , a. . -. m - - .. 3. J I'l. 1 5M V U U W I) i-- mi a it. it s ii 12 n m n H. 15. PAJtKKlt. bt reels. ASTORIA, ONLY OF t x i ifci ,,'ij rr i ..uTrtriiid. ,igj Ponni Ms. Salmon &ill Nets. Hosiery end WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED DffiECT FROM EASTERN MAKUFACTDKBRS A LARGE LOT OF Gents', Ladies and CIWs Hosiery ant JMerra. Also a full line of German Yarns, Saxony Yarns. Victoria Zephyrs, Embroidery Silks, Knitting Silks, in aii Colors and Shades. Solo ayent in Astoria for the Celebrated Drial it Co's French Shoes, and Laird Schober - Mitchell's Fine Shoes. ' W. T. PARKER, Manager. -l, G-. JSSTJT.LJBL-gEC, COLT'S New Lightning, 40 and 45-60. COLT'S New Baby Shotgun, 28-inch. COLT'S 44, 41 and 38, Single and Double Action Revolver. Lord Conlin, and Diamond 22 cal. Pistols. Consisting of -1 CA12 LOADS of fine Artistic and Plain Furniture, Carpels, Oil 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 benefit thereof we propose to share with our customers. Call and See Us. INSURANCE. CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000 COLUMBIA E E INSURANCE CO. FltANK DEKU3I ....PresUlent W. H. SMITH ...Vice-President JOHN A. CHILD Secretary No. ICO Second St., Portland, Or. l.W. Case, Agent, Astoria, Or. Elmore, Sanborn & Co. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Fire Insurance AGENTS. Representing the Largest and Most Relia ble Hre Insurance Companies. All Business promptlyjand accurately tran acted. FlavelsWharf. - Astoria Oregon. CAPITAL STOCK - - S500,000 THE NORTHWEST INSURANCE CO. F. E. Beach President J. McCraken . Vice President ,1. Loewenbery Treasurer It. P. Earliart.... Sec'y and Manager DiREcrons. J.Loewcnberg J. K. Gill. H.L. Pittock, F. K. Arnold, F.M.Warren. .T.McCraken, F. K. Beach. D.D.01iphant, F. Eggert No. 33 Washington street, Portland, Or. R. L. BOYLE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon. Omceat I. X. L. Packing Co, Deposited in Orepi, $300,000 ASSETS, $55. 8Q1, 2 3 3. Royal, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com bination Joint Policy. Union of San Francisco. Germania of New York. State Investment of California. Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation, MARINE .INSURANCE COVERED BY OUR OPEN POLICIES. Elmore, Sanborn & Co. Agents. Grand m A! 1EI OP H0LI0AY GOODS FOR Christmas J&. The New York Novelty Store Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria. ' Special Attention Given to All Orders By Mail. Uulifodg TORE CHAS. HE1LBORN. $67,000,000 Capital Liverpool & London & Globe. North BritlaU and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh. Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial o California Agricultural, of Watertown, New York'. Loudon & Lancashire of Liverpool. Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, Represent In a capital of $87,000,000. H. VAX BUMEX, Agent. Seaside Bakery. Bcstaiilk Bread and CAKES OF ALL KINDS, Manufacturer of Fine Candles. AND Ornamental Confectionery And lec Creams. Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Candles. E. n. JACKSON. The Oregon Bakery A. A. CLEYELAM), Prop'r. Good Bread, Cake ai Pastry None but the Best Materials Used. Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers Bread delivered In any part of tho city. la Coucomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or General Mitt 3dJ Boiler Men Land and Marine Engines BOILER WORK, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SPECIALTV. Castings of all Descriptions Made to Order at Short Notice. President. ..JSecretary ........Treasurer. .Superintendent, J. 6. HUSTLKK, I. W. CASE, JOH2 FOX, Display Presents, - 3? Astor Iron forts , .