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ASTORIA. OREGON:
SATURDAY..
.DECEMBER 21. 18S7
ASTORIA'S NEEDS.
The needs ol Astoria are many and
manifest; they are mental and ma
terial First among her mental needs
stand. faith. "We have too many
croatera, men whose intestines are
tied in knoLs, and who are chronic
prowlers. If a man is enterprising
they discourage him: if ho reaches out
they sit down on him, and if he fails,
their judgment is confirmed, and they
croak "I told you so." "We need more
men with faith to stand these eff: men
who have abiding confidence in Asto
ria's future: men who can realize her
coming greatness, and who can grand
ly hasten that future's splendid reali
zation. It's a slow process waiting
for funerals. "The good die young,
but they whose hearts are dry as sum
mer's dust, burn to the socket"
There's nothing good or bad, in this
world, but thinking makes it so, and
if Astorians, old and young, one and
all, would but think how grand a fu
ture can bo ours, and work for that
and with that intent, it could and
would be ours.
Another mental need is confidence
and mutual aid. There is a lack of
fellowship, of public spirit Purely as
a matter of cold business it pays to bo
sociable, to stand in with one another,
to work together for the common
good, tho city's interest, the mutual
prosperity of tho community. In help
ing others you help yourself. In aid
ing your neighbor you are aidingyour
own fortune to a greater degree than
you would by freezing him out, or try
ing to build your prosperity on the
ruins of his. Even selfish, scheming
men seo this and aro willing to help
their neighbors a hundred dollars'
worth if by doing that they help them
selves a thousand dollars' worth.
We aro not preaching flabby senti
ment, nor goody-goody gush, but ar
guing that Astoria's needs require mu
tual support, public spirit, neighborly
aid and co-oporativo effort, and in this
we are either right or wrong, tho facts
being as they are.
Self assertion, individual effort, are
not to be decried; at best or worst,
life is "every man for himself," and
we would not give a cent a dozen for
men who find it necessary to lean for
support on others. That is not tho
point Tho thing is to talk for tho
town, to have a good word in place of
a bad one for it, to show a ready spirit
of assistance to any one and every
thing that will help the town to grow
and improve, and in each one doing
all he can in that direction lies tho
fulfillment of one of Astoria's greatest
needs.
Wo need waking up. However un
welcome, it is evident that Astoria is
not up with her sister cities in the
race for supremacy, in the honorable
contest and generous rivalry for ad
vancement in wealth and greatness.
Astoria is off the line. The tide of
travel sweeps by. "Where hundreds
and thousands of busy strangers, pros
pective investors, wealthy home seek
ers throng the streets of contiguous
cities, scarcely any come here. It is
our own fault that such a state of af
fairs obtains. To allow this to con
tinue is to admit that we want noth
ing better, and are content with the
little we have. Astoria must awake
to a realization of her position, her
possibilities and tho necessary means
of getting what all agree to bo desira
ble. Tho first requisites are harmony,
unity, public spirit and a settled pur
pose to help tho town by talking for
it and spreading in every possible
way tho true, reliable statement of
the advantages, attractions and re
sources that wo possess. Those who
won't do that aro afraid of compe
tition and look at every new comer as
a possible competitor and disturber of
their slumbrous content
This In a Fn-t.
In P. J. Goodman'. S3 seamless calf
shoe purchaser, will find the host value
for their money on the roast.
Shllou's Catarrh Jtenieoy a posi
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipthoria and
Canker Mouth. Sold hv W. E. Dement
Fine Groceries. FIu Groceries.
Give Thompson & Ross a call and ex
amine the many now ties ihev have in
stock for hoiid-iy trade, and. for those
who appreciate a fine article.
For the best photographs and tintypes
go to Crow's Gallery.
The Kev. Geo. 11. I'liaver.of Bour
bon, lnd says: "Both myself and wife
owe our lives to Simeon' Consumption
Cuke." Sold by W. E. Dement.
Christmas numbers of Puck, London
.News and Texas Siftinas, Leslie's
Monthly, tor .January at Griffin & Reed's
Purchase your Xmas cards from the
New York Novelty Store To-Day it
you wish to save money.
Great reduction in Xmas cards for
to-day at the New York Novelty Store.
The finest assortment of Holiday
goods and Toj's can be found at Griffin
& Reed's.
Xmas cards will be reduced below
cost at the New York Novelty Store for
to-day only.
THE COLUMBIA CABLE.
Sergt Griffin, of the sigual Fcrvice,
called for bids this week for the re
pair of the cablo across the river, the
22nd inst being set as the date on
which bids would have to be in. Tho
meagerness of the amount appropri
ated S500 wonld not permit of any
one doing the work, and consequent
ly there was not one bid put in. If a
bidder could make an attempt wiMi a
steamboat and necessary apparatus,
and be paid for what was done, prob
ably bids would bo put in: but the
contract calls for the party doing the
work to put the cablo in" successful
and satisfactory operation, and this
no one could think of doing for S50J.
The cable is at present useless be
tween Forts Stevens and Canby. The
importance of the service was con
ceded years befoio being tardily ac
knowledged by the government in
building tho line, and for nearly two
years it has been out of use by reason
of a break some distance from shore.
' Every dictate of justice demands
that the cable be put in working trim,
and while economy is a good thing,
such niggardly miserliness as the
government in this case evinces is
contemptible.
Gen. Greely. of the signal Fervice,
has done all be can, the Astoria cham
ber of commerce and Sergt. Griflin
have made suitable representation of
tho needs, and there tho matter
stands.
A Gold Find in New Hrnnirk.
One day last week, says a Halifax
dispatch, while William MeConnick
was wandering on tho beach at St.
Martins, N. B., ho stumbled over a
piece of metal resembling a pot, from
which the action of tho sea had re
moved some stones. On digging
down his eyes wero rewarded with
the sparkle of goid. Ho carried tbe
prize home. It is alleged that the
total value of tbe find is S-J0.0GU. On
ly two perfons are acquainted with
the location of the treasure. One of
these said it was in tho shape of
Spanish guineas, bearing dato of
17G5.
Three Favorites
Have the following to sav of Wis
dom's Eobertine, tho great beautiGer
and preserver of the complexien:
Portiakd, Or., June 4. 1S37.
ToMr.AV. M. Wisdom-Dear Sir: I
have tried your Robertine. It is excollonr,
and I shall be pleased to recommend it
to nil my lady friends. Relieve me,
yours truly, Kiiea.
Pobtland. Dec, 18ST.
To Mr. W. H. Wisdom. Tho "Robur
tine you so kindly sent ine is excellent.
It is tho finest preparation I have ever
used, and is a decided acquisition to
every lady's toilet. Yours truly,
Jeannie Winston.
Pobtland, (Jr., April G, 1SS7.
Dearllr. Wisdem: I have tried j-onr
"Robertine," and it gives mo much
pleasure to say that it is excellent for
thoa complexion, being ono of the best
articles of the kind I have over ued. Re
licve roe, yours sincerely,
Z. Tnr.EKi.i.1.
For sale by W. E. Dement & Co.
druggists, Astoria, Oregon
Christmas presents for ladies dress
ing cases, manicure sets, jewel boxes,
work boxes, broom ca-es, toilet ca.ses,
hand glasses, opera glasses, handker
chief and glove boxes, hand satchels,
purses, albums, books and numerous
other artieles.
Griffin fc Ri:i:i.
Ojr.slers in JErcry Style
At the Central Restaurant, next to
Foard it Stokes'.
Ilnve You Seen
The display of Xmas cards. Plush
goods &c., at tne New York Novelty
Store?
Tlie IVew Yorlc tovclty Store
Will malm &npfi:i1 nripps rn nil Smuliiv
School, Church or Charitable entertain
ments.
ISemeiuIicr TliutiVotr
Is the time to subscribe for periodicals,
and that the New York Novelty Store
receives subscriptions for all ioreiirn
and domestic new.spapers and maga
zines at publisher's prices.
Scow for Sule.
A large, spacious, well fitted up scow,
with two anchors, lorty fathom of chain
audi opes. For sale at a bargain. Can
be seen at Cathlamet. Call on or ad
dress Lauritz Carlson. Cath ainel, W. T.
Sirii.on's Cuke will lmmediatelj
relieve Croup, Whooping Cough, anil
Bronchitis. Sold by V. E. Dement & Co
Reduction in Millinery Iries
At Mrs. W.J. Ram's.
A Sunny Itoom
With the comforts of a home, library,
etc
-PP'y at uoiuen iiouse.
Boston Market Tomato Ketchup in
-lass pitchers. Celery Sauce. Con
densed Mince Meat. Plum Puddings,
and other good things too nuineiousto
mention at Thompson- & ttoss'.
Any case of Croup can be eail v treat
ed and ci.red by lining -The Child's
Cough Syrup." Full directions with
each package, which can only be pm
chased at Dement's drug store.
Christmas presents for the girls
dolls, doll wagons, roller .skates, trunks,
cradle-, wash sets, kitchen sets, lea sett-,
bed-room sets, books of all descriptions.
GiUFrix & Reed.
This is no Rattle, but a "Sew
Year' ;ift.
All purchasers of $2.30 worth of Xmas
gifts at the New York Novo v uiv
will he. entitled to a cha ce for the
beautiful b'.-que figures valued atS30
wh ch tney will i-resnit FREE to tin ir
pa rons upon New Year's eve. No
etra charge will be made upon goods,
and as every article is marked m plain
figures each one can see for themselves.
ROSS' OPERA HOUSE.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
Ten Mile
Skating
Race
Between six of the best skaters of Astoria
fnn mlimhlo nriri ltnoo In nninnun ..
9 o'clock. Usual skating until race com
mences.
Admission, ladies. 23 cents, with or with
out skates ; gents, 25 cent--, skates. 15 cts.
No disreputable characters admitted.
G. W. & A. E. ROSS.
Proprietors and Mauagers.
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Kidney ? Liver Medicine
X12JT21 2CiOH7C TO JT.iZL.
CURES ll Diseases of tho Klilnoys,
Liver, Bluddcr, and Urinary Orjr.;
Droi3y, Gravel, Diabetes, Uright's
Disease, I'ains in tho Back,
X.oins,orSilc; Ketentlonor
Non-?:ctcntion of Urine,
Xi-rvous Diseases, Female
IVcakncKSCB, Excesses, .Taunilico,
Biliousness, Headache, Sour Stomach
Dyspepsia, Constipation, and Piles.
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1EDY
CURES WHEN ALL OTHER JIEDICIXKS
FAIL, as it acts directly and at onco on the
Ividapys, I.ivcr and Bowels, restoring
thca to a healthy action. HUNTS REMEDY b
safe, sure, and speedy cure, and hundreds lax c
!xcn cured liy it when physicians and fricniLi
had p-cn them tip to die. 1 net delay, try at
otcc HUNTS REMEDY.
5:thI for Tampldet to
RUKrS REMEDY p0.,
Providence, K. I.
Ask your dragirt for HUNT'S RTOIED Y.
Take no oilier.
NEW TO-DAY.
OTes J Tib!
The Auction Sale
Of the
Large and Varied Assortment
OK
Holiday G-oo&s
Will positively commence at
HoIcJerTs Auction Rooms
Tliis Eiiii
This coiisljr.imcnt must Ik eloe.l c u this
werk.
If you cannot attend the eveirus auction
sale come cnirin the day and purchase
what von want at your ovn piiee-. No
reasonable offer refused on any of thenoiN,
hijz or little. My instructions aie to cioe
out the cons irmneut.
K. C. HOMJKX,
Auctioneer.
GRAND
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And Ball By The
Scandinavian Benevolent Sooiety,
At Ross' Opera House,
December 29th, I8S7.
Children's Christinas Festival Tram t to S
o'clock in the Af.rrnuon. Cram! Itall after
S o'clock.
The 'Weslern Amateur Hand ha? l.wn se
cured. :unl no pains or expense' will tic spared
to make the entertainment a compute suc
cess. Admission, Children - - - .lOets
(Each Child will Receive a Gift.)
Spectators (from 4 to S) - - - ."Jets
Tickets for tlie Itall - - SI .CIO
COM5XITTI5K OF AIIKAXCKMENTS :
3!aktix Olscn. An: Daxiku-qx.
liniCK Johnson. J. M. Oi.skn.
KUVNK IilCI.LNI).
ROSS' OPERA HOUSE.
ROS5 IJHOS.. - - MANAGERS.
Two Mights Only I
COMMENCING
flofiiday9 Dee. 26.
First appearance in this city or the eminent
eccentric comedian.
"NEIL BTJEGESS,"
In his excrnciatinsty funny comedy.
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Supported Iy his own Easter i company
headed by the popular comedian.
JOS. PALMER.
reatest Circus Scene on Record.
TTTESDAYTdEC. 27,
The oriinual version of th"
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Playtd only by ,,Nkii. Hckge s."
Trees of adnu sion : IJcscrved seat?, l ;
ramily circle. 75 cents : Gallery, ro cents.
l$x sheet open fnra e of seats sat :nlav
morning at 10 o'clock at the New York
Novelty Store.
H. SSSTBOM.
WATCHMAKER.
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Jewelry, Watches and Clocks
Suitable for Holiday Pres
ents at Lowest Prices.
Watch and Clock Kepalring a Specialty.
BAZAR
Co to Wo rah Rappleyea's,
FOR A FULL ASSORTMENT
Of Fancy Work Materials. Latest styles in"
Handkerchiefs ; also a full line of
INITIAL IIANDKERCniEFS
Ladies invited to call and examine coods.
Stamping Done to Order.
Cass Street, One door South olPrintiuc Office.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
ine Groceries Provisions and Mill Feed.
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
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Tho Largest anil finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables.
Received fresh every Steamer.
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15 THE PLACE TO Jtl'Y
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Holiday and
IFFBN
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FIRE BRICK
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Hay, Oats, anft Straw, Lime, Brici Cement, Sand ana Plaster
Wood Delivered to Order. Dray In;:, Teaming anil Express BusJnesi.
rK5C apply ro the Captain, or to
Frank L. Parker.
FRESH NHS AI PEOfflOIS
Promptly Delivered
AT LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY.
Fruits and Vegetables
In Season. Everything Warranted as Represented. Corner Cheiiamus and
Lcnton Streets.
The New Model Range
CAN HE HAD IN
Acat. Call ami Examine It ; You WW be Pleated. E.K. Hawes Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTIIEK FIKST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings. Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand
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LINEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY. 0
ESTA IJL1SI 1ED 1842. CAPITAL, 6X50.000
The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of
FISH NETTINGS
IS THE UNITED STATES.
Salmon Parse Seines. Salionjoifl Ms. Salmon Gill Nets.
"Fish Xettlnjrs of all kinds supplied at the shortest possible notice, and at
the lowest rates. All made from our
Shephard Cold Medal Twines.
Guaranteed to bo tho strongest and most desirable twine now made especially for tho
PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES.
This TWINE is manufactured only bv ourselves, directly from tho raw material,
and costs no more in XkTTIXGS than the cheaper grades.
Send for samples; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards at Boston.
Philadelphia and London.
American ITet and Twin Company,
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
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Juvenile Books.
REED.
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F1RE CLAY
STEAMER
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Ebtin P. Parker,Master.
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ASTOItlA, ONLY OF
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osiery end
"WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED DIEECT FEOiT EASTEEN MANUFACTU11KUS
A LARGE LOT OF
Gents', Laities' and Children's Hosiery anft Ontanar.
Also a full lino of
German Yarns, Saxony Yarns,
Victoria Zephyrs, Embroidery Silks,
Knitting Silks, in all Colors and Shades.
Sole aent in Astoria for the Celebrated Drial & Co"s French Shoes, and Laird,
Schober & Mitchell's Fine Shoes.
THE EMPIRE STORE
W. T. PARKER, Manager.
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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.
Our 1mm
Consisting of 4 CATC 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 benefits thereaf we propose to share with
our customers.
Call and See Us.
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000
COLUMBIA
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INSURANCE CO.
FRANK DEKUM President
W. II. SMITH . Vice-President
JUH A. CHILD Secretary
Xo. 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 tire Insurance Companies.
All Business promptlyftnd accurately tran
acted. Flavels Wharf.
Astoria Oregon.
CAPITAL STOCK - - $500,000
THE NORTHWEST
INSURANCE CO.
J. McCraken .. .'.!!T.1vice President
J. Loeuenberg Treasurer
ii. i: .taruari &ecy aim .Manager
DIRECTORS.
J.Loewenberg J. K. Gill, II. L. Tittock,
F. K. Arnold, F.M.Warren. J. McCraken,
F. E. Beach, D.D.Oliphant, F. Eggert
No. 33 Washington street, Portland, Or.
R. L. BOYLE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon.
Oince at I. X. L. Packing Co,
Deposited in Orepn, $300,000
ASSETS,
S55.801.283.
Itoral, Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com -
bination Joint Policy.
Union of San Francisco.
Gernianla of New York.
State Investment of California.
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation.
MARINE .INSURANCE COVERED BT OCR
OPEN POLICIES.
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.
Agents.
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HOLIDAY 6000S
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Christmas
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The New York Novelty Store
Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria.
Special Attention Given to All Orders By Mail.
Underwear !
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CHAS. HEILBORN.
$67,000,000 Capital
Liverpool & London & Globe. North British
and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh.
Hartford of Connecticut. Commercial ot
California Agricultural, of Watertown, Nw
York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool,
Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, ltepresent
in a capital of 07,000,000.
IS. VAX 1USEX. Agent.
Seaside Bakery.
Best Milk Bread and
CAKES OF ALL KINDS,
Manufacturer of Fine Candles.
AND
Ornamental Confectionery
And Ice Creams.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer la Candles.
I?, n. JACKSON.
The Oregon Bakery
A. A. CLEVELAND, Prop'r.
M Bread, Cafce and Pastry
None but tha Best Materials Osed.
Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers
Bread delivered In any part of the city.
Astoria Iron Ms.
Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria. Or
General
1
iler Merc.
Land and Marine Engines
BOILER WORK,
Steamboat Work and Cannery Work
A SPECIALTT.
Castings of ail Descriptions Made
to Order at Short Notice.
President.
Secretary
..... -Treasurer.
.. ..Superintendent,
J. Q. IIUSTXKK, .
I. W. Case,
Johx Fox.
Display
Presents,
ense New Stock,