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ASTOEIA. OBEGON:
SATURDAY-
.MAY 20. 18S3.
In a recent address before the Yale
Kent club, at New Haven, the vener
able David Dudley Field said: "An
other of the anomalies which should
be eliminated from our legal system
is the distinction between sealed and
unsealed instruments. Can anybody
give a reason for this distinction, ex
cept the history one that seals were
used when most men were unable to
write? Now, when most men do write,
why use the seal? Or if the seal is
used, why give it a significance and
importance not given to the writing?
I find in your revised statues a pro
vision that a deed of real property
must have a seal and two witnesses at
the least You cannot transfer to
your neighbor a cabin for a hundred
dollars without these ceremonials;
but you may transfer to him a mill
ion dollars' worth of railway stock
by a simple signature, without seal
or witness. "Upon a sealed instru
ment you may bring suit within seven
years; but if the seal is wanting, you
must sue within six years. Is it a
reason why these anomalies should
be retained in the valley of the Con
necticticut, because they come from
the valley of the Thames?"
If Blaine refused to say anything
from the time he landed in Europe
he would be nominated by acclama-
mation at Chicago. He had no motive
in writing the Florence letter but to
avoid the candidacy drifting to him.
The declination was in stronger terms
than used by George Washington in
declining to bo a candidate for a third
term of the presidency. He gave ad
ditional evidence of sincerity in taking
the precaution to prevent the deten
tion of the letter by personal friends
and sent the communication to the
chairman of the Republican national
executive committee and made it the
official duty of that gentleman to give
it to the country. There is due in
this connection the highest consider
ation for Mr. Sherman, who author
ized that assurances could be given
that if Blaine thonght the '84 raco
should be run over again, he (Sher
man) would acquiesce and give him
his cordial support, peremptorily
declining to be a candidate at Chi
caeo. The Republican majority is
not called upon to stand back and see
the factions in several states win be
cause the leader so long followed has
made his bow and does not want to
be followed. Blaine's retirement did
not involve the retirement of his
friends; on the contrary, it asserted
their supremacy at Chicago. They
have before them the questions that
were on Blaine's mind. Honor him
by accepting his decision.
In the earlier years of the century
the population of the United States
was mostly composed of the families
of farmers. Good society in those
days had many customs that are now
forgotten. The church was the main
dependence for bringing people to
gether, and was, perhaps, a more dig
nified institution than it is now.
Amusement for the people had to be
invented to suit local conditions,
Thus they had "apple bees," "quilt
ing parties," "com-huskings," "bush
whacks" and various other devices
for bringing young people together.
"Work was mingled with play in a wajr
to make each guest put in enough
manual labor to pay his or her share
of the expenses for the "pies and
cakes" consumed. There are many
thousands of people now living, whose
heads are not very gray, who
were "brought up" to enjoy
such amusement Not long
ago a Maine village housewife, keen
ot wit and thrifty, issued cards for
an afternoon party at her home, term
ing it a "whang." The ladies invited
were puzzled by the word, and didn't
know how to dress, but finally ap
peared in their most stunning toilets.
When they arrived at the hour
named 1 p. m. they found the house
in disorder and everybody scrubbing
for dear life. A "whang" is an old
fashioned house-cleaning party, and
some of the ladies who appeared on
this occasion, dressed in their best
style, found themselves at a great dis
advantage.
Do Yon Eat or Bay Candy ?
Pure Candy manufactured and for
sale at lowest prices at the Oregon Ba-
Kery.
Tito Steamer Montesano.
Will make regular round trips between
westpoix ana Astoria every aay (.oun
dav exceDted.l leaving Westtort at 6 a,
m; returning leave Wilson & Fisher's
wharf at 2 p. jl, touching at all way
landings. (Svensen's Wednesdays and
Baiuraaysj u.ix. welch,
When You Go to Portland
Frank Fabre, Occidental hotel restau
rant, win do giaa to see nis Astotia
friends, A good dinner at a moderate
price and everything in season.
CMldreu Cry forPitclier's Castoria
CUM GBANO SALTS.
San Fbakcisco, May 24. The as
signees of Wm. T. Coleman made
public to-day the statement of the
assetB and liabilities of the suspended
firm. The values were estimated by
Mr. Coleman himself, and two sched
ules were prepared, one giving the
assets and liabilities of the firm, and
the other of Mr. Coleman personally.
The assignees made a statement to
the effect that they have not yet
placed a valuation upon the assets,
but will submit an opinion later as to
the best course to be pursued by the
crediters:
The assets of the firm, as given in
the schedule, are as follews:
Bills receivable
Merchandise .
Accounts receivable ... .
Eeal estate..- ...... .,
92 000
936.000
671.O00
8,000
1,707.000
2.GC1.O00
Total assets.
Liabilities..
Excess of liabilities over assets.. . 954,000
Following is the personal statement
of Mr. Celeman:
Personal property. . $ 748.000
Keal property ... . . 1,041.000
Total assets... . 1,888,000
Total liabilities 259,000
Excess of assets . i.kS.ooo
TOTAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Combination of the two statements
shew:
Total assets.......... s 3,595.000
Total liabilities.. . 2,920,000
Excess of assets over liabilities.S 675,000
Among the items of indebtedness
mentioned in the statement are the
follewing:
DelaCeld, Morgan, Hessel & Co..
Chicago and New York.. . $ 35,000
Paper in the hands ot Eastern
banks. indorsed;oy J. Lusk Can
ning 1,0,
45.000
155,000
159,000
S3,000
so.ouo
90,000
90,000
429,000
04,000
Indorsed by Harmony Borax Co....
Indorsed by Meridan Borax Co....
Indorsed by James Williams Pack
ing CoL
Indorsed by Thistle Packing Co
Indorsed by Columbia Canning Co.
Indorsed bv British CoL Packing
Co
Due on advances against shipments
to London and Liverpool
To Sydney. .... .
Amount due local banks, already
published, aggregate
C23.000
(QHOSBfcHES
cY aowxiyour
LC KaTirltErouik
-. X your ?
iirw
JS Mean
RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA
KINDRED ILLS.flt Cuied by
OS
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DRUGGISTS
& dealers:
TheChasAYoceixr Co.
BALT0..MD.
The Verdict Unanimous .
W. D. Suit, Drugcist. Bippus, Ind.,
testines: "i can recommena iuectric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sola lias civenreiietin every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years' standing."
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville,
Ohio, amrms: "rue best selling meat
cine I have ever handled in my 20 years'
exDerience. is .Electric miters." Thou
sands of others have added their testi
mony, so that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure diseases of
the Liver, Kidnevs or Blood. Only a
half dollar a bottle at W. E. Dement &
Co.'s Drug Store.
Twines, Twines. Twines.
J. O. flan thorn is agent for Dunbar,
juacjuasters e uo.'s saimou twines on
the Pacific Coast, and guarantees to
equal to any on tlio market.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? bhilolrs vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by J. C.
Dement.
Umbrellas Repaired
At my old stand. J. Joplin.
A fine cup of coffee, at the Telephone
Restaurant.
Private Boning.
At the Telephone Restaurant for sup
pers, parties, etc. The best cooked to
order.
Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron-
cnitis lmmeaiateiy renevea Dy smiorvs
Cure. Sold by J . O. Dement.
Ludlow's Ladies' 3.00 Fine Shoes;
also Flexible Hand turned French Kids,
at P. J. Goodman's.
Telephone liodslns House.
Best Beds in town. Koomsper night
50 and 23 cts., per week S1.50. New and
clean. Private entrance.
Situations AVantcu.
By man and wife as cook in logging
camp or work in cannery. Apply at
Astor Bouse.
Fine Dwelling House to Kent.
Good terms to suitable tenant Inquire
at this office.
The latest style of Gents' Boots and
Shoes at P. J. Goodman's.
The finest and juiciest steak at the
jLciciiunu xiusL-turum.
Coffee and cake, ten cents, at the
central restaurant.
NEW TO-DAY.
Th. Olsen,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST,
Graduated from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dealer In
Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery and
i unci articles.
Water St, Opposite Hamburg House.
Sunday Excursion
The Steamer Cen. Miles.
Will leave Gray's Dock at 9 a. m.,
SUNDAY. May 27th,
For Fort Stevens, Fort Canby andHnace:
Returning, will leave Hwaco at 4 p. m.
'fare for the Bound Trip, $1.
WMB
CUT THIS 6UT.
It Is Worth One Dollar.
ANY PERSON
Presenting this Advertisement atonr store
before the first of June J88S, and buying Ten
(10) Dollars worth, of Groceries. Provisions.
Crockery, Glass. Wooden ware. Lamps,
Canned goods, etc., for Cash, will be allowed
One Dollar for it towards payment . Goods
guaranteed. Low Prices. Delivered free
anywhere In the city.
O. L. Beck.& Sons.
Our Candidate For Congress
John M. Cearin,
The Great Democratic Orator, and
Gov. Sylvester Pennoyer
Will address the Citizens ot Clatsop county
at Boss' Opera House
Saturday Evening, May 26th,
At 8 o'clock.
Evenuodv invited. Reserved seat for
ladies.
western Amateur isana.
ALFRED KINNEW
Chairman Democratic Committee.
FOR CONSTABLE,
Regular Democratic Nominee,
E. A. Smidt,
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
1'rolilbitlon Noirlnee.
Br. Aug. C. Kinney.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
l'esular Democratic Nominee.
G. J. Trenchard.
FOR COUNTY CORONER.
Regular Republican Nominee.
Frank H. Surprenant
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT-
Regular Republican Nomuiee.
C. W. Shively.
Political Speaking
The following named gentlemon will discuss
the political ls-ue3 ot the day at the
following places, and all are
Invited to attend :
ffestnort. Saturday, May 20,
C. B. WATSON. BEKM KANAQA.
Olncy. Thursday, May 81st.
J. A. FULTON, REEM KANAO A.
Knappa, Tuesday, May 29,
C. W. FULTON. BEKM KANAOA.
The speaking at all ot these places will be
at T :30, r. m.
Precinct committees will please take no
tice. W.L.KOBB.
Chairman County Central Committee.
Political Speaking
THE
Democratic Legislative Nominees
Ceo. Noland
and
John H. Smith,
Will discuss the political Issues, holding
meetings at the following voting places :
Lewis & Clarke, Saturday, Mar 26th, 2 r. M.
Clifton. Tuesday, May 29th. at 2 r. M.
Knappa, Wednesday, May 30th, 7 -.30 p. m.
Bear Creek. Thursday. May 31st 7 :30 p. m.
Upper Astoria, Saturday, June 2d.
Committeemen in each precinct will please
make due arrangements for the speaking.
The Republican legislative nominees are
respectfully invited to meet these candidates
In joint discussion.
ALFRED KINNEY.
Chairman Democratic County Committee.
MRS. F. A. WHEELER
An Experienced Music Teacher of
VOCAL AND PIANO MUSIC.
Will receive private pupils at any time. A
feature of the course of Instruction, will be
monthly recitals by the pupils in thepres
ence of their friends. Reference J. Ff Bu
dolphson. F. G. Hill. J. B. Faine. Boston,
Mass. Booms at Bev. Mr. Hail's, Lafayette
street.
Horsemen Take Notice !
SHERWOOD STEEL HARNESS.
No Single or Doubletrees Used.
Just the thlnu for use In Plowing or Logging.
Price, 520. For sale by
Wilson & Fisher.
for Fashionable Millinery,
And Satisfactory Prices, See
Mrs. Derby and Miss Heilborn,
At Mrs, Derby's Old Stand.
Sew Goods Constantly Itecelved
and the Tastes of Customers
Consulted.
Ladies are Invited to call and see the Lat
est Styles.
Notice.
THE 4TH SEBIES OF STOCK OF THE
Astoria Building and Loan Association
consisting of 250 shares will be opened June
1st, 1888. The subscription books aw now
open at the Secretary's office.
W.L.BOBB.
Secretary.
& .'
. i?Watchmaker
Jeweler. jy
Important
Cleveland Gas
In Full Operation at S. Elmore's Cannery.
Fire Pots Soldering Machines all Running.
No. Goal ! No Smoke ! No Dirt !
No Waste of Solder !
Coppers Last Four
HALF CHEAPER THAN CHARCOAL ! !
BTo Risk by Fire !
Blmor, Sanborn & Co.'s
Pacific Coast Agents.
Full particulars at
Depends a Good Deal on His Clothes,
iknd How He Is Dressed
Depends a Good Deal on His Work.
-
AT -
Phil. A. Stoke
(Next door to Foard & Stokes.)
Good Substantial Clothing at Very Low Prices.
Rubber Boots, Overalls, Shirts, Blouses. Oiled Clothing,
And warranted as represented. Yon are invited to call.
P. A. STOKES & Co.
Seines, Pounds, Traps,
AND
FISH NETTING OF
MADE TO OUDEB
Woodberry Seine Twin
AT LOWEST PRICES OF
Barbour's Salmon Net Threads.
HENRY DOYLE & CO.,
Sole Agents for
Replar IpHican Tictet.
STATE TICKET.
Congressman,
BINDER HERMANN.
Supremo Judge,
W. P. LORD.
Prosecuting Attorney Filth District.
T.AMcBRIDE.
Representatives,
JOHN HAHN.
H.B. PARKER.
COUNTY TICKET.
Sheriff,
H. E. NELSON.
Clerk,
F.L DUNBAR.
Treasurer,
J. C. DEMENT.
Assessor,
JOS.SLNNOTT.
Commissioners,
J.G.NURNBERG. l
F.W.SMITH. .
School Superintendent,
C.W. SHIVELY.
Surveyor,
J. W. GEABHART.
Coroner,
F. H. SURPRENANT.
Justice of the Peace Astoria Precinet,
C.A.MAY.
Constable,
W. B. ROSS.
to Banners.
Machine !
Times as Long I
EVERY DESCRIPTION,
OF BEST QUALITY.
NETTIXG COMBINATION
517 ad 519 Martet St.,
tho Pacific Coast.
General Election Monday June 4th.
Regular Democratic 'Tictet.
STATE TICKET.
Congressman,
JOHNM.GEARIN.
Supreme Judge.
JOHN BURNETT.
District Attorney,
COUNTY TICKET.
State Senator, .
J. F. PAGE.
Representatives,
GEORGE NOLAND.
JOHN H. SMITH.
Sheriff,
WM. G. ROSS,
Clerk;
C. J". TRENCHARD.
Treasurer,
ISAAC BERGMAN.
Commissioners,
JOHN WARNSTAFF.
JAMES BROWN.
Assessor,
THOS. LOGAN.
SohooLSuperintendent,
O. R. THOMSON.
Surveyor,
N.D. RAYMOND.
Coroner,
W.A.ZUMWALT.
Justice of the Peace Astoria Precinct,
A. A. CLEVELAND.
Constable,
H. A. SMIDT.
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A. MXxXmMW
WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DEALEB IN
Groceries; Provisions and Mill Feed,
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
O : O
The Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh, Fruits and TTegetables.
Received fresh every Steamer.
ITIONERS AND
GRZFFZXT
J. C. CLINTON
DEALER IN
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
FRUITS. NUTS,
Candles. Smokers' Articles, Etc.
New Goods Received Daily.
Opposite City Boob Store.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods.
Ladies' and Children's Muslin Goods.
Ladies' and Children's Shoes, all kinds.
Men's and Boys' Boots and Shoes, all kinds.
Rubber Goods, Oil Clothing.
Hats, Trunks, Valises, Satchels.
EMPIRE STORE
OKLO V. PABKKR.
CARL A. flANSOX.
Parker & Hanson
SUCCESSORS TO
C. L. PARKER,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
New Goods Arriving Every Steamer
THIS WEEK,
PIPS and LAIS
The Old Stand - Astoria, Oregon.
FIRE BRICK
DKALER IN
Hay, .Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Brici, Cement, Sand ani Plaster
Wood Selirered to Order. Drajinp, Teaming ud Expreu BuUeu.
TEE apply to the Captain, or to H. B. PARSgH.
The New Model Range
CAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF
E. R. HAWES,
Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleased. E. R. Hawes Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand.
Spring Millinery,
NOVELTIES AND FANCY GOODS.
AT
Mrs. W. J. BARRY'S,
Next to Odd Fellows Building.
Stylish, Fresh, Reasonable In Price. Plumes,
Hats, Ribbons. A Fine Stock now
Open tor Inspection.
MRS. TV, 3. BABBIT.
The New York
Have a Finely
Jewelry, Watches, 01ocks,0ptical Goods
Fine Stationery, Cutlery and Fancy Goods.
Of All Descriptions. Boutrht in the Best Markets and CANNOT BE UNDER
SOLD by any one this side of San Francisco.
Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria.
THE, LEADING
. i
BOOK SELLERS.
& REED.
VirEiniaCigar anfl Toliacco Store
J. W. B0TT0EI, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney.
FIbo Cigars, Tobacco aad Smokers Article,
Sold at Lowest Market Rates.
FRUITS. CANDIES NOTIONS.&o
ifrikeltRich!
-BOV YOUR-
Groceries! Provisions
OF
Foard & Stok
Their largely Increasing trade enable!
them to sell at the very lowest margin
ot profit while giving you goods
that are ot first class quality. .
Goods Delivered All Over the City.
The Highest Price Faid (or Junk.
FIRE CLAY'
STEAMEB
CLARA PARKER
Eben P. Parker,Haster,
For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR.
B. F. Allen,
Handsome Wall Paper,
ARTISTIC DECORATION.
Painting, Papering. Graining, Etc.,
Done in Satisfactory 8tyle and at
Satisfactory Prices.
Corner Jefferson and Cass 8ts Astoria, Or.
Novelty Store
Assorted Stock of
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