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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1887)
m She gattjj gtoriim. ASTORIA. OREGON: FRIDAY DECEMBElt 30. 18S7 VIaike, Missouri and California liave each lost a governor by death in '87. Oregon and California are united. What will the harvest be? S. F. Al ta, 26. Prosperity. Tiir transcontinental roads have combined and after to-morrow there will be an advance in passenger rales by all the lines. There is a pleasant contrast with the delightful sunlight and balmy air of western Oregon and the blasts, blizzards and cold waves of the east ern states and the Mississippi valley, in these closing days of the year. Smallpox is reported steadily spreading in San Francisco. The smallpox scare that Astorians had last summer will aid in establishing strict watch and scrutiny at this port for the slightest indications of tho arrival of that dreadful disease. Editors of Republican newspapers in Tennessee are quarreling and kill ing each other. They'll never carry tho state that way. Anyhow, the worst thing to do with a newspaper man is to kill him, Ho can often do more harm dead than he could alive in Tennessee. Recorder McCord of tho probate court in Cincinnati says that, as a rule, women are less selfish than men. ie comes to this conclusion after reading 500 old .wills, in which he found many cases where the husband made provision to cut off tho widow's supplies in case she remarries; and in his whole experience he has read but" one will of a married women wherein any such stipulation was made re specting her husband. " Talk is cheap." So it is, but it is the dearest kind of a commodity some times. It is very expensive when the talk happens to be'.the whine of an al leged man who gels the ear of a new comer, a probable investor, and mum bles sad prognostications of possible disaster. That is dear talk to the town. A more profitable kind of talk is to talk up the place: have a good word for it at home and abread: be enthusiastic about it, its prospects, its people and its future. That is profit able talk, and though only "talk," still it helps greatly. "Washington is awaiting with some interest the arrival of tho delegate from No Man's Land. A great many people will be surprised to learn that there is such a province under tho shadow of the American flag. It will only be found under that name on the older maps. It is the disputed strip of country north of the Panhandle in Texas, whose inhabitants recently held a convention and elected officers. A territorial delcgjito is on his way there to ask for a scat in congress and admission of their section into the United states as the territory of Cim arron. The name is derived from the largest river which flows through the proposed territory. This land appears on the maps at tho interior depart ment as "public lands." It is a par allelogram thirty miles wide, larger than the state of Delaware and nearly as large as New Jersey. It is bounded on the north by Colorado and Kansas, on tho east by Indian territory, on the south by Texas, and on tho west by New Mexico. The Cimarrou river rises near its southwestern boundary and empties into the Arkansas river in tho Indian territory. Cimarron territory came into tho possession of the United States in 1819, under what i3 known as the Florida treaty with Spain, by which treaty we secured Florida, but lost Texas. Tho pro posed territory of Cimarron is tho most symmetrical division of the United States. Not far to the south of it, in Texas and New Mexico, is tho high table land known as the Llano Estacado, or "staked plains," which forms tho eastern base of the Rocky mountains and rises to tho height of over two thousand feet The vote of the new delegate will bo Democratic Worth Knowing. Mr. W. H. -Morgan, merchant, LaKe City, Fla., was taken with a severe Cold, attended with a distressing Cough and running into Consumption in its first stage.. He triid many so called popu lar cough remedies and steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh, had diffi culty in breathing and was unable to sleep. Finally tried Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and found immediate relief, and after using about a half dozen bottles found himself well and has had no return of the disease. No other remedy can show so grand a rec ord of cures, as Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption Guaranteed to do just what is claimed for it. Trial bottle tree at W. E. Dement & Co.'s Drug store Bucltlcn's Arnica Salve. Thk Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Saltltheum, Fever Sores. Tetter, Chapned Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. E' Dement. SPECIAL ELECTIOjST 1887. Abstract of votes cast in the several Counties of the State of Oregon, for and against the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of. tho State of Oregon, at a special election, held on the 8th day of November, A. D. 18S7: COUNTIES. Yes. Baker 3S9 SSO 849 408 ISC 079 409 129 SD0 414 49S fi53 184 2T1 1G0 1,023 1,915 149 1,493 497 1,945 739 25S 1,331 759 245 790 C75 1,180 Benton Clackamas ....... Clatsop Colombia Coos Crook Curry Donclas Gilliam Grant Jackson Josephine Klamath Lake Lane Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Polk Tillamook Umatilla Union Wallowa Wasco Washington Yamhill Totals. 19,971 Majorities. I hereby certify that tho foregoing tabulated statement of the votes cast in tho several Counties of tho State of Oregon, for and against tho above named proposed amendments to tho Constitution of snidStato is a true and correct exhibit of the result of said vote, as returned to my offico by the County Clerks of tho counties therein mentioned and canvassed by the Secretary of Stato as by law provided. J The seal of the In testimony whereof I have herennto set my hand and "j State of Oregon, f affixed the seal of the Stato of Oregon. Done at the capitol, at Salem, this 1st day of December, A.D. 18S7. Geo. W. McBbide, Secretary of State. 'All 3fy Trust In Thee Is Stayed.' " All my trust in thee is stayed," as she tripped along the way, sung a merry hearted maid on a happy sum mer day. Then the world seemed glad and bright, to her frank and beaming eyes; all tbe branches waved in light, blue and cloudless were tbo skies. On she sped with careless tread, and tho robins heard her sing: "All my trust in thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring." Once, in af ter years a bride, waited for her lover's feet;they bad wandered deserts wide, tbey had roamed in storm and sleet; and she waited at the shore, by the the dark and sullen sea; but she saw him never more, never to his brido came he. By tho sea Bho kuelt and prayed and the light winds heard her sine: "Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing." Strug gling, toiling for her bread, in you narrow, cheerless room, weary and with aching head, sits a woman in the gloom. Day by day ber needle goea, goes through days and weeks and years, summer suns and winter snows, moistened sometimes with ber tears. Now and then in dreams she sees shining meadows far away, where she played beneath the trees, on a bygone summer day; when tho sunlight shed its glow, on each bush and shrub and limb, when her heart was free from woe, and she sung a single hymn; now she sings it in a tone not from tears and sorrow free: "Other refugo have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee." In that hut a woman lies, old and weary, worn and gray, and she waits with smiling eyes, for her lire to pass away. There are none to cheer her now, no one at her bedside stands; none to dry the death damped brow, none to fold the weary hands. But! she has a Friend, she knows, though she sees Him not, nor hears; whom she trusted in her woes, who has marked her falling tears. And with dying voice she sings, happy in the midst of woe, and the song in heaven rings, as the angels look be low; husky, dying though the tone, 'ti3 from pain and sadness free: "Leave, O leave mo not alone, still support and comfort me." Walter Masoji in Neb. State Journal. NEW TO-DAY. BAZAR. Co to Nora Rappleyea's, FOR Taule.sc.arfs Embroideries, Underwear Dress ;oods. Buttons, Kuchim;, German Knitting Yarn, Spanish Yarn Worsteds, Aprons, Handkerchiefs. Knitting Silk. Embroidery Silk. Collars and Cuffs, Tins and Needles, Etc, Etc. Ladles invited to call. Stamping done to order. One door south of AsrouiAN office, Cass St. New Year's Cards Printed In Neat Style at The AST0EIAN JOB OFFICE. Picked Up. ON TnE 25Tn of DEC. 1SS7. ABREAST of FLsberton. one large Fishim boat, painted yellow. Ownr can find said boat In ray charge at Flsherton, W. T where the same can be had by paying for this notice and reasonable charges. NICHOLAS KERAGE. Flsherton, W. T., Dec 28th, 1S87. Fashionable Dressmaking. MRS. JOHNSON. A First-class Dressmaker, latelv from the East, is associated with Miss M. L. Richardson, On Cass Street. 3 doors south or Thk Asto kiax office, where they are pre pared to do Dressmaking In Ail Its Branches. Ladies, give them a call and be convinced. A perfect Fit Guaranteed. W. L. Robb &Co. SAX3IOH BROKERS, And Fire Insurance Agents. REPRESENTING The following well-known Home I irelnsur anc companies : Home Mutual of California ; California, or Cala. ; Columbia Fire and Ma rine of Oregon ; Phoenix of London. A. General Commission and InsHranre bus iness transacted. Office at L W. Case's Rank. Sweet Apple Cider At the Astoria Soda "Works. Amendment to salaries of state officers. Amendment to timo of holding gen eral elections. Prohibition amendment. No. Yes. I No. Yes. No. 730 724 1,239 1,101 35G 53t 172 13) 1.0G7 .TG2 535 1,331 55G 170 214 1,2 9G7 2-JG 2.03G 360 7,531 547 :mg 1,0S1 912 22G 1,2G0 918 1,077 151 209 170 205 43 92 5 J 13 93 91 1SI 249 43 89 207 102 151 242 203 G6 2,207 75 80 222 305 35 22 C4 131 S74 1.271 1,775 959 470 1,055 517 234 1,754 015 709 1,470 CGO 279 121 1,994 2,523 105 3,095 734 4,074 1.141 493 1,952 1,197 421 1.5S9 1,420 2,110 548 004 894 025 252 GS9 349 212 485 401 519 7CC 212 289 285 090 971 57 833 404 5,554 291 212 548 013 :i2G 701 071 728 402 822 1,015 512 207 427 197 22 1,337 210 367 9S6 4S0 81 43 1,370 1,622 290 2,401 322 2,553 902 342 1,5S2 803 120 841 805 1.4S9 27.95S 5,993 35.C28 19,947 22,700 7.9&" 29,035 2,813 TJflCOBS 1BRE THE bREAT REM lEOR. FAIN". CURES RHEUMATISM, Lumbago, Backache, Head ache, Toothache. 3SEURAXGIA, Sore Throat, Swellings, Frost bites, Sprains, SCIATICA, BRUISES, BURNS.SCALDS. ForStablemen and Stockmen, Tho Greatest Remedy Known forllorse and Cattle Diseases. Chronic CascR 40 Years' Standing Cured l'crinanuntly. Crippled Cases Throw Away Crutches; Cured Permanently. Chronic Cases At Unrc Kellevcd ; Cured Promptly. Chronic Casus Cured Without Itclanso ; No llcturn of Pain. Chronic Cases Cured ; No Pain In Many Years. Sold by Druggitlt and Dealers Ererytckcrc The Charles A. Vogelcr Co., IIalto.,Md. Boat Building. MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN building boats on the Columbia rivei and hundreds of fine boats of my build make iny guarantect for good work. Head quarters at Hie old Astoria Iron Works building. Will build boats at any point on Ihe Columbia r'ver where my hehiccs may be required. WM. HOWE. Virginia Clear anfl Toliacco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. Kino Cigars, Tobaccos and Smokers Articles, Sold at Lowest Market Kates. FRUITS. CANDIES NOTIONS.&c. Van Dusen & Co, DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure OH, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, -Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Sewing Machines, Paints, Oils, Groceries, Etc. -THE- DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAY 1IASSEX, Trop'r. A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine Diamonfls Jewelry At Extremely Low Prices. All Goods Bought at Thin EfctablUliraent Warranted Genuine. "VFutcIi ami Clock Repairing A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squcmoqua Streets. Partnership Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned have this day formed a partnership under the firm title of "The Co lumhia Boiler Works" with place of business near the foot of Washington street, in the citv of Astoria. Oregon. Witness our hands this, the 27th day of December, 18S7. Wm. NORTON. PETER GOKMAN. c L 'WMj m 3Bss. jmFts. N -"CT7TiTrjriTv-Tjnw'a a 01 WHOLESALE AND ItETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions end Mil! Feed. o Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest aud finest assortment of Fresk Fruits and Vegetables. Received fresh every Steamer. W IS THE PLACE TO BUY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF Fanci Holiday and Juvenile Books. FIRE BRICK OKA Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, Brici Cement, Sana anil Plaster Wood Dellrercil to Order. Drsjin?, Training and Kxprcss Business, r!rT!3&r ifri r-- 3- - ii'-l mkg&mMi ' TKK ayjily to J lie Captain, or to niJZ-A t?2a<o&ZPTaZnZiZZT cuun r. ruiner ?MB' tJ-erJ'S - - '.- - - --- J For TOWING. KKKIG FISH HUES IB PROVISIONS Promptly Delivered AT LOWEST PRICES IN ANY PART OF THE CITY. Fruits and Vegetables In Season. Everything Warranted as Kepresented. Corner Clienamus and iJenton Streets. The New Model Range CAN BE HAD IX Aont. Call ami Examine It ; Yon Wiil he Pleased. E. II. llawcs Is also Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTIIEU rilteT CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. i num. ' ''" " ' '"' ' uracil i . iiimj.w m j-i iimmMf ' wagaqa m LINEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY. ESTABLISHED lSi2. CAPITAL, S,-tf0.000 The Oldesi and Largest Manufacturers of FISH NETTINGS IK THE UNITED STATES. Salmon Purse Seines. Salmonjoifl Nets. Salmon Gill Nets. 22fTish Xettinps of all kinds supplied at the shortest possible notice, anil at the lowest rates. All made from our Shepfcard Coid IWedal Twines. Guaranteed to be tho strongest and most desirable twino now mado especially for tho PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES. This TWINE is manufactured only bv ourselves, directly from the 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 XTet and Twino Company, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. l,KK IN FIRE CLAY STK1MKK iURA PARKBR I--- .Master. IT or CI I Alt- II. It. VAICHLKK. ASTOBIA, ONLY OI" ' ' ' J5e?XirS ri... n n... s&brffaiib dWIMTI osiery ana "WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED DIRECT FROST EASTERN MANUFACTURERS A LARGE LOT OF Gents', Ladies' anil Ctilta's Hosiery aii Underwear. Also a full Hue of German Yarns. Saxony Yarns, Victoria Zephyrs, Embroidery Silks, Knitting Silks, in all Colors and Shades. Sole agent in Astoria for tho Celebrated Schober & Mitchell's Fine Shoes. THE EMPIRE STORE W. f. PARKER, Manager. j9l, C3r- SjE3E3ZS: jSlSLM? JL , vT COLT'S New Lightning, 40 and 45-60. gdlt's Mew tiaDy snotgun, u-incn. COLT'S 44, 41 and 38, Single and Double Action Rovolver. Lord Conlin, and Diamond 22 cal. Pistols. Im immense New Stock, Consisting of CAK LOADS of fine Artistic and Plain Mure, 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 advanco in freight, the benefits thereof we propose to share with our customers. Call and See Us. INSURANCE. CAPITAL STOCK, $500,000 COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO. FltANK 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. Kenresentln!; the Largest and Most Itelia ble Hre Insurance Companies. All Business promptlyjuid accurately tran acted. FlavelsWharf, - Astoria Oregon. CAPITAL STOCK - - S500,000 THE NORTHWEST 3F"Jbr cfc 2ti2?Z2.o INSURANCE CO. F. E. Beach .President J. McCrakcn- .. Vice President .1. Loewenberg...- . Treasurer It. P. Earhart.. . .Sec'y and Manager DIKECTOnS, .T.Loewenberg J. K. Gill, II.L-Pittock, F.K.Arnold, F.M.Warren. J.McCrakcn, F. E. Beach, D.D.OHphant, F. Eggert No. 33 "Washington street, Portland, Or. R. L. BOYLE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon. Otnce at I. X. L. Packing Co, Deposited in Orepi, $300,000 ASSETS, $5 5. 8Q1. 2 8 3. Itoyal. Norwich-Union and Lancashire Com binatlon Joint Policy. Union of San Francisco. Ceruianla of New York. State Investment of California. Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation, 3IARIXE .INSURANCE COTERED BY OUR OPEN TOLICIES. Elmore, Sanborn & Co. Agents. Grand FM Al MM OF H0LI0AY GOODS :fo-e. New Year's ..n? The New York Novelty Store Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria. Special Attention Given to All Orders By Mail. unaerwear i Drial & Co's French Shoes, and Laird, CHAS. HEILBORN. $67,000,000 Capital Liverpool St London & Globe. North British and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh. Hartford of Connecticut, Commercial of California Agricultural, of Watertown, Now York, London & Lancashire of Liverpool, Eng.. Fire Insurance Companies, Itepresent iu a capital of 07.000,000. It. VAN DITSEX. Ageut. Seaside Bakery. Best Milk Brcnl and CAKES OF ALL KINDS, Manufacturer of Fine Candies. AND Ornamental Confectionery And Ice Creams. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Candies. K, II. JACKSON. The Oregon Bakery A. A. CLEVELAND, Prop'r. Good Bread, Cafce aid Pastry None but the Best Materials Used. Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers Bread delivered in any part of the city. ia Concomly St., Foot of Jackson, Astoria.' Or General iler Maters. Land and Marine Engines BOILER WORK. Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SPECIALTY, Castings of ail Descriptions Made to Order at Short Notice. ......... .President. . .Secretary ............Treasurer. . ..Superintendent, J. (J. HOSTLKK, I. W. Cask,. ........ joiix Fox, .. Display Presents, Astor Iron Works raL