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ASTORIA. OREGON;
FRIDAY I JDNE 15. 188?.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND UEN.
GRESHAM.
It is not easy to overestimate tho
importance of Minnesota's indorse
ment o Walter Q. Gresham. This
action pats him ahead of every other
presidential aspirant, so far as regards
his chances for the nomination. He
is the only Republican who has been
specifically recommended for the
presidency by more than one Repub
lican state. Sherman is the favorite
of part or a majority of the delegates
of several southern states, but the
effect of this is weakened by the fact
that none of these states could choose
electors favorable to Sherman or any
other Republican candidate at the
polls. And not even in Ohio does
Sherman appear to be so enthusias
tically and unqualifiedly favored as
Gresham has been in both Illinois
and Minnesota. Tho only other of
the avowed aspirants who maybe
considered at all as a rival of Gres
ham is Allison. "While Allison's in
dorsement by his own state has been
vigorous and hearty, his support vir
tually ends there. Gresham alone of
the aspirants of tho party has been
formally indorsed by more than one
state which will cast its electoral vote
for the Republican candidate.
The chances of Gen. Gresham for
getting the nomination are at this
moment at least as favorable as those
of Abraham Lincoln were deemed by
his friends to be just before the meet
ing of the Republican national con
vention of 18G0. At that time Will
iam II. Seward seemed to be the man
who was destined to cany off the
prize. Three out of every four per
sons in the country supposed that the
New York statesman would get the
nomination. Rut immediately pre-
ceeding the convention a change in
the situation favorable to Lincoln
took place. His chances improved by
the accession to his support of many
delegates from New England and the
south, while Seward merely held his
own. A similar change can be dis
cerned in the political field to-day.
Gresham is coming to the front, while
the man to whom Rlaine's support is
to be diverted, barely maintains his
position.
On the first ballot in the national
convention of 18G0 Seward obtained
173) votes and Lincoln 102, with 233
necessary for a choice. Seward
gained 7J and Lincoln 79 on the sec
ond ballot. On the third ballot Sew
ard fell off 1, as compared with the
second, while Lincoln gained 50J,
bringing him within 14 of the nomi
nation. The break toward Lincoln,
which began among the forces of the
minor aspirants after tho first ballot
was taken, became complete when the
third was announced, and Lincoln
was enthusiastically selected. Un
doubtedly the break from the sup
porters of the purely local favorites
will begin at the convention after the
first ballot is taken, and then Walter
Q. Gresham will probably be nomi
nated. m
Tun newspaper wits of the country
are having great fun over tho recent
establishment of a "school of journal
ism" at Cornell university, New York.
One good will bo accomplished by
the innovation at Cornell if the men
are taught to express themselves in
concise, correct and graceful English.
This accomplishment is a great help
to tho newspaper writer, but to it
must be added an ability to recognize
news among records of a host of
events which will not interest the pub
lic, a quick instinct for that which is
of eoncern to the reading world and
good judgment in presenting it The
journalist's pen must be facile as well
as elegant He must be able to turn
immediately from one topic to an
other, and above all he must be able
to do that which many people have no
idea is necessary in the profession
drudge. He whose genitis takes only
occasional flights, however lofty they
may be, will never bo so successful a
workman as he who is able to put his
talent into harness and drive it stead
ily along the beaten track, day by
day. No amount of theory can help
the would-be journalist who has not
in the beginning the insight which in
stinctively grasps the salient points of
a lecture, report or event and the
ability to set them forth compactly
and tersely before his readers. The
fact is well illustrated by the case of
a young collegian with reportorial
aspirations, who, full of theories in
regard to the work, was given a trial
on a certain newspaper. He came in
one night with an exhaustive report
of a lecture. "Cut it down one-half,"
said the busy city editor, handing
back the copy. The young man gazed
helplessly at the closely written sheets
for a moment, and asked, "Which
half?" Now that man might become
a "journalist" but he could never be a
newspaper man.
In 1868 when Seymour and Grant
were running for president, there was
a gathering of the Second Adventistsi
in July, at Milwaukee. These people,
it will be remembered, believed that
the world was coming to an end in
September. One morning one of the
clergymen found a Democrat from
Kentucky and a Republican discuss
ing tho approaching election. He
said: "Gentlemen there is no use dis
cussing this question, for before that
time the Lord will reign triumphant
throughout the world." ,The Demo
crat replied: "I will bet you twenty-
five dollars that he can't carry Ken
tucky."1
The editor of the East Oregonian
is justly joyful over the fact that there
is no law in Oregon to prevent a man
from making a fool of himself. This
is fortunate for him. But ho shouldn't
so manifestly abuse the privilege.
WHAT THEY SAY.
Possibilities And Probabilities at Chicago.
Washington, June 11. An exodus
of politicians has taken place and
nearly every Republican of promin
ence in Washington has turned his
head toward Chicago and his mind
to the difficult task before tho con
vention. None must even attempt
to deny that the situation is one re
quiring great care and mature
thought The Democratic pro
gramme in going outside ot Indiana
ana selecting Thurman for second
place on the ticket is gradually be
coming known. Little by little it
leaks out, notwithstanding the efforts
of those most interested to prevent it.
Calvin Bryce, twenty times a million
aire, had probably as much to do
with the shaping of events at St.
Louis as any one there. It was his
idea that led to the Democratic party
going outside of Indiana for the vico
presidential candidate.
He thought Ohio could be carried
with ThurmaD on the ticket, becanso
tho Republicans would feel so cer
tain of that state that they would
make little or no fight for it. This
was of course under supposition that
the still hunt for votes iu that state
could be made without awaking the
suspicions ot tho Republicans. This
was more probably Mr. Bryce's
thought because the attention of the
Republicans would be centered on
Indiana, and there was no question
in his mind bnt that Cleveland and
Thurman conld carry Ohio if the Re
publicans did not become alarmed.
If, however, after the situation be
came known, the Republicans should
become alarmed about Ohio going
for Thurman it would unquestionably
result in their placing tne party
standard in the hands of John Sher
man. This, it was agreed, would set
tle tho question ot Indiana and make
it sure lor Cleveland, and Thurman.
The general opinion here among
the Republicans is that the candidate
will come from Indiana and that it
will be Harrison, Gresham or ex-governor
Porter, with a vice-president
from New York. For the latter place
no man appears tonavo as mucn sup
port here as Levi P. Morton. Ex-
governor Porter, it is true, is not a
candidate, and has consented to offer
Harrison s name to the convention.
but it is not altogether improbable
that history will repeat itself and that
tile scene eight years ago may be en
acted again at the coming conven
tion. Garfield then, in presenting
Sherman's name, was in precisely the
same position that Sorter will be at
Chicago. Garfield was not a candi
date in 1880, but the convention set
tled upon him as the most available
man. raMa
Porter would likely prove to have
great running abilities. Ho carried
Indiana in 1884 by a larger majority
than was ever polled in that state for
any governor since the war. He has
been in tho house and was the first
comptroller of the treasury. He is a
man of splendid presence, very agree
able manners, and altogether thor
oughly qualified to be the standard
bearer of his party. He is also ex
ceedingly popular with the ladies in
Indiana, and it is more than likely, so
his friends say, that he conld carry
tne state against the democratic
ticket
Considerable talk is heard here
about McKinley of Ohio as an offset
to Thurman. McKinley. of all west
ern men, probably stands out clearly
as the leader of protection, which
every one admits will be the one great
issue oi tne coming campaign.
The Alger boom is making no ap
parent headway, and it is fostered
mainly by the Michigan men, who
would like tho honor to go to their
state and those men whose aid has
been secured by Alger's barrel.
it is safe to assume, however, that
whatever is done at Chicago will be
done in a business way. There will
be little sentiment allowed to enter
into the choice of candidnten. The
Republicans realize that to be beaten
now would mean more than defeat
for four years. It would mean that
tne party might as well pack up its
duds, disband and seek new issues
and new men.
Ex-congressman Horr, of Michigan,
a warm supporter of Governor Alger
for the presidency, says: "I am afraid
we shall have a long session, there
are so many candidates, you know,
and so many speeches to be made
putting them in nomination. The
speeches will take up the best part of
three days." Horr expressed strong
faith in his candidate's success. "He's
a votegetter," he said, "that's what
we claim for jiim. Nominate him and
he'll rnn like steer through a corn
field. I think he stands a big chance,
too, unless the balloting should hang
until the delegates get tired and turn
around and say: 'Well, let's put up
Blaine again. He is the man they
all want, anyhow. Let's nominate him
and take chances,' and away .it would
go like a cyclone. If some such con
dition of things doesn't turn up I feel
that Alger is the man."
Patrick Ford, in his paper the
Irish "World, concludes a four col
umn review of the political situation
by saying: "Without Blaine as a
standard-bearer and champion of our
cause, defeat seems inevitable. It
looks now as if it would be a go-as-you-please
game at Chicago, and that
folly and selfishness would have it all
their own way." Ford says m 188-1
tho Republicans were beaten by an
alleged accident. Now we are demo
cratized by the magnanimity of tho
great leader who has vacated his
rightful place through 'consideration
for the feelings of others.
Reducing the Surplus.
The disposition or the Surplus in the
U. S. Treasury engages the attention ot
our Statesmen, but a more vital question
has our attention, ana that is the seduc
tion of the Surplus Consumptives. mho.'
the discovery and introduction ot Dr.
King's New Discovery for CoiiMiuip
tion, there lias been a marked Ueneae
in the mortality from this dreaded dis
ease, and it is possible to still further re
duce the number of Consumptives.
How? By keeping constantly at hand
a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery,
and using according to directions, upon
tne appearance or. me nrsi symptoms,
sucli as ti Cough, a Cold, a Sore Throat,
a Chest or Side Pain. Taken thus eai ly
a cure is guaranteed.
Trial bottles tree at Jno. U. Douienrs
Drug Store.
Umbrellas Repaired
At my old stand. J. .Iopi.iv.
Fine Dwelling House to Kent.
Good terms to suitable tenant. Inquire
at this office.
When You Go to Portland
Frank Fabre, Occidental hotel restau
rant, will be glad to seo his Astoria
friends, A good dinner at a moderate
price and everything in season.
ADVICE TO 3IOTUKKS.
Mrs. Wi-slow's Soothixq Syrup
should always bo used for children
teething. It soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all rain, cures wind
chohc, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhocn.Tweiity-nve cents a bottle.
All the patent medicines advertised
in mis paper, together with the choicest
perfumery, and toilet articles, etcenn
be bought at the lowest pnees. n I.W.
Conn's drug store, opposite Ocident
hotel, Astoria.
NEW TO-DAY.
FOR SALE.
Housed Two Lots
The Finest and Best Arranged Cottage in
Astoria ; Choice Location Command
ing a View of the Entire City.
THE PROPERTY COST
4,500.00
WILL SELL FOR
$3,600.00
Reason for Selling: The owner lias per
manently located out ot the State.
Apply to
W. C. ROSS.
rand Excursion
And Basket Picnic by the Ladles
of Grace Church.
The Fine Steamer S. G. Heed
Has been engaged for the occasion
and will leave navel's Dock at
8:30 A. M., Wednesday, June 20
FOR
Bay view Grove at Cathlamet.
The western Amateur Band has been en
gaged for tne occasion. Tickets, one dol
lar. Children half price. Reduced
rates to families.
Tickets can be had at the City Book Store,
j.u. uemem a ana o . w.uonns.
Ice cream, lemonade, etc., can be had on
hoard and at tne grounds. Good trout
streams, swings, etc, A good time is
guaranteed to all who go. Will
return at C :30 p. in.
r"No disreputable characters allon cd on
uoara.
G. A. STiNSON & CO.,
BLAGKSMITHING,
U Capu Rogers old stand, comer of Cass
ana uoun streets.
Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranteed.
JOB PRINTING.
Neat, Quick And Cheap at The
ASTORIAN JOB OFFICE
Two Purse Seines.
We have Two Menhaden New Purse Seines
180 fath. by 2i fatli.
Can be got ready in One Week for sli'p-
ment. Light and Strong. The
Capacity to Hold 1,000 bbls Salmon.
2.H Inch mesh. EAST TO HANDLE.
Price satisfactory to buyer. Can be shipped
In one bale.
Gloucester Net & Twine Co.,
Gloucester,
Boston office, 91 Commercial St Bostou.
Xsargesf St ocls in .the Ctty.
25 Cases Fireworks Just Received.
These are the genuine unexcelled. The best in the world. Gnaranteed new
and
Largo Stock of Flags, Festooning, Crackers, Torpedoes,' Paper
Caps, Pistols, etc., etc, all of which will be sold at
Market Prices.
Parties desiring exhibition cases ot Fire AVorka should call early and ex-
nmine our stock. Country orders solicited and filled promptly.
Important to Ganners
In Full Operation at
Fire Pots Soldering
No Goal! No Smoke! No Dirt!
No Waste
Coppers Last Four
HALF CHEAPER THAN CHARCOAL ! !
Fnll particulars at
sxrin mmtmmaammaem
Depends a Good
How Me is Dressed
Depends a Good
Phil, A. Stokes & Go's.
(Next door to
Good Substantial Clothing at Very Low Prices.
Rubber Boots, Overalls, Shirts, Blouses, Oiled Clothing,
And warranted as represented. Yon aro invited to call
P. A. STOKES & Co.
Pounds
axd
FISH NETTING OF
MADE TO ORDER
AT LOWEST PRICES OF NETTING COMBINATION.
Barbour's Salmon Net Threads.
HENRY DOYLE 8 CO., 517 al 519 Market St.,
Sole Agents for tho Pacific Coast.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer in
HARDWARE, M, STEEL.
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
and
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin and carrer.
fresh.
GR1FFBRS & REED.
S. Elmore's Cannery.
Machines all Running.
of Solder !
Times as Long I
"No B.is3s by Fire !
Elmore, Sanborn & Co.'s
Pacific. Coast Agents.
Work
Deal on His Clothes,
Deal on His Work.
at
Foard fc Stokes.)
, Traps,
EVERY DESCRIPTION,
OF IJEST QUALITY.
ine Twin
WILL
Cut Fast ct
ANJi
EASIER
Than any o'li
er axe made.
Hundreds ol
woodmen tes
tify to its supe
riority. It goes
Deep ud HeTei
Stick.
CAKNAHAN
4 CO.,
AcesU Astoria.
Price, 1.50.
AXE.
j MrZXTXaABUOJSL
J.C.I rullinger
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEIt IN
Groceries, Provisions and Mil! Feed.
o
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
o
The Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and IFegetables.
Received freab
jfl ..ii.ii1..-TTrT....1p-- rinr-.. .-........ ".I'"",,..
THE LEADING
STATIONERS AND
GRZFFIET
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.
rMuiDr CToor
HB IHI She. Km L H h H 9mf &
Lifir InL o I Ufit
J. C. CLINTON
DEALER IN
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
FRUITS. NUTS,
Candies. Smokers' Articles, Etc.
New Goods Received Dally.
Opposite City Book Store.
FIRE BRICK
DEALER IK
Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, BrM, Cement, Saul an! Plaster
Wood Dollrered to Order. Praying, Teaming snd Express Eutlnean.
pgaiBjafebgr-
TEH apply to tbe Captain, or to
CJELO F. PARKER.
CART. A. HANSON
Parker & Hanson
SUCCESSORS TO
C. L. PARKER,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
New Goods Arriving Every Steamer
THIS 'WEEK.
S
The Old Stand - Astoria, Oregon.
PI IS and LA
The New Model Eange
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 Hit.
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand.
H. EKSTROM,
PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER.
Special Attention Paid to
REPAIRING.
A Fine Line of Jewelry, Clocks
and Watches on Hand.
All "Work Guaranteed.
Water St., East of Aug. Danlelson's.
"OSJdf
FIREWORKS!
Fourlh of July Goods.
BANNERS,
CRACKERS.
FLAGS.
fiwM a A
Largest Stock-.
TheNewYorkNovelty Store
11,1,
every Steamer.
BOOK SELLERS.
2c REED.
TirginlaCiprafluMacco Store
J. W. BOTTOH, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East ot Olney.
Fine Cigars, Tobacco and Smoters Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Rates.
FRUITS. CANDIES NOTIONS.&o
FIRE CLAY
STEAMEB
3 CLiRJ PARKER
Eben P, Parher,ilaster.
For TOWINH. .FREIGHT orCIIAK.
II. It. I'AKKElt.
icli
-iiUY YOUR
Groceries 1 Provisions
OF-
oard & Stokes
Their largely increasms trade enables
tliem to sell at the very lowest margin
or prollt while giving you foods
that are of first class quality.
Goods Delivered All Over the City.
Tho Highest Price Paid for Junk.
Th. Olsen,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST,
Graduated from Copenhagen. Denmark.
Dealer in
Drugs. Medicines, Perfumery and
Toilet Articles.
Water St.. Opposite Hamburg Honse.
Lowest Prices.
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