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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1888)
w i A I r I I ! t w 1 fc gnUy Sonmn ASTORIA. OREGON: SUNDAY. OCTODEB21. 1S88. NEWSPAPER ETHICS. a nmn. when asked to dead a cause, demands his fee before he opens his per suasive month. You may hang and be damned ;beforo he will Rive you his legal service gratis. If one desires to know what investments are Reed and likely to be profitable, the broker who advises him is quite sure to charge a .vimmission for makins the nurchaso. Why, then, should an editor be expected to advocate all sorts of publio projects pro bono publico? The contractors for improvements make money out of them. Why should they not pay the editors who present their arguments to the public? ft is not considered derogatory for the highest lawyer in the land to appear be fore the city council and advocate the granting of a franchise; but the editor who charges money for doing the same thing is assailed with cries of a "subsi dized press.-' We are not saying that tbecrvis unjust, but we do ask where the difference is between that which the lawyer is praised for doing and that for which the editor is denounced. The man from whom the lawyer asks a fee pro ceeds to draw his check; the man lrcm whom the editor asks pay cries "black mail." Yet both do the self-same thing. Why is there one code for the Bar and another for the Press? The above is clipped from an ex change. A good many editorial re marks similar in sentiment are float ing through, the press. It is to be re gretted. The idea implied in the extract above is that a newspaper man should be paid for advocacy, for "ser vices." as a lawyer or physician. That idea is a false one, is based on a wrong conception of a newspaper man s duties and his relations to the public, and such an idea works mis chief in furnishing an excuse for venal suggestions and veiled demands that resemble blackmail as the mist resem bles the rain. No newspaper man deserving the name, would endorse the extract which heads this column or quote it approvingly. It he did he would show that he didn't understand his business. Leaving high ideals, correct princi ciples, noble impulses, aud bo on to one side, and looking at the matter as a cold business proposition, it is not policy for a newspaper to favor a cause for coin. "Why," asks our mistaken contem porary, "is there one code for the Bar, and another for the Press?" Because, in the very nature of things there must be. First and foremost a newspaper must have pnblic confidence or it can't prosper. Nothing more quickly d& stroys the prestige of a newspaper, be- gets distrust of and so reduces its value, than the well founded suspicion that its editorial and news columns are the property of whoever wants to jiay for their use. Even a religious jonrnal will, after a while, bo injured by this. An editor's relations to the public are totally different from a lawyer's. A lawyer's duty is solely to his client, whose interests he is paid to attend to. An editor's duty is to the entire public, whose interests he, by reason of his position, must see con served. The lawyer is perfectly right in do manding coin for spoken advocacy, for he has assumed no implied duty to look out for public welfare. The newspaper would be perfectly wrong in demanding coin for written -advo eacy, for it has assumed those obliga tions and in abandoning community for individual interests would betray its trust. It is not well to lose sight of theso things. The distinction we make is a very plain one, easily seen by all. If the newspaper man who wrote the ex- . tract we quote, really believes what he implies, he's in the wrong place. He is a failure as a newspaper man and probably wouldn't fare much bet ter as a lawyer. . Is Consumption incurable? Read the follewing: Mr. C. If. Morris, Newark, Art, says: ."Was down with Abscess of l.nnirs. find friends and nhv sicians pronounced me an Incurable uonsumptive. uegan tamng ur. .rung's New Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made." Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: "Had it not been for Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumptien I .would have died of Luntr Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best oineaitn." Try it, sample bottles free at J. C. Dement's Drug Store. ADVICE TO aiOTUKRS. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Srnur should alwavs be used for phiir! teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind ciiuuu, uuu it me uest remeay ior mar-rhcea.Twenty-five cents a bottle. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest perfumery, and toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest nrices. at .1. w. Conn's drug store, opposite Occident nciei, Astoria. " Meals Coohed to Order. Private rooms for ladies and families : at Central Restaurant, next to Foard & stones'. CuilflrenCryfvrPitcler'sCastorie RAILROAD TALE. Readers of the Herald are aware of the fact that the citizens of Astoria have subscribed $75,000 for the construction of a railway along the coast down Clat Bop beach, thence through the coast range pass east of Tillamook to some point in the Willamet valley, the object ive point being a connection with the Orenon Pacific. Active operations on the road have commenced, and it is ex pected that it will bo finished to the sea side, a distance of twenty miles, by spring. it was announced that the pro posed connection with the Oregon Pacific would be at Albanv. but now comes Salem with a request that it be built to mat place ana connect at some point on the bantiam. A committee from the Salem board of trade has been appointed to confer with the Astoria people con cerning it, and the citizens of the capital city are enthusiastic over the matter. If Albany is to maintain her position as the chief business center of the Wil lamette valley it might be well for the citizens of this city to look after this matter. The board of trade, if it wishes to fulfill its mission, ought to shake oil the lethargy in which it seems to be en veloped, and appoint a committee of energetic citizens to correspond with the Astoria people, and if possible secure the connection of this nronosed road at Albany, which would be the natural con necting place. unis city aireaoy nas very desirable railroad facilities, and if tms roaa is duuc nere Aiuany win oe a railroad center of no mean proportions and excelled by no city o uregon outside of Portland. Albany Herald, 19. There is not another section of the great, rich state of Oregon that produces such an abundant yield ot tne eartn s gifts, of the fruit, vegetablo and grain products, as that through which a rail road would pass by way of Salem from the bantiam to Astoria; and mere is no route of an equal distance in the state more feasible or over which a road can be constrnctedwith as little cost. Nature points the way and the rules of com merce dictate its utility. It is but a question of two years at farthest until the gap from the summit of the Cascades to Boise, Idaho, is spanned over, and then tho best transcontinental line in the United States will be in operation; and there will be no part of it bo completely self-sustaining as that arm from the Bantiam to the sea. Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties combine the richest hills and valleys in the state; thrifty growing towns already dot the landscape, and it is one of tho few instances in the historv of railroad building where the field is already cultivated and the harvest waiting for tho gleaner; the usual ex perience being that the settlement, the cultivation, and the prosperity follow the railroad, while in this case they precodo it. Salem Statesman, 19. The committee on tho proposed ABtoria and Salem railway met yesterday after noon, and tho letter drafted by Secretary Mrmninp and J. H. Albert was submitted to it. It was found satisfactory, and was forwarded to Astoria. It will not be made public until the Astorians answer is returned. Salem Statesman, 19. The letter abovo mentioned came to hand yesterday and will be laid before tho board of direotors by Secretary Hol den at their meeting to-morrow after noon. The Pine Lumber Trust. San Francisco, Oct. 19. Tho re-' tail 1 amber dealers, "who Were made objects ot retaliation on the part ot the pine lumber trust, are still moro indignant at the action ot the trust in attempting to undersell them. The Pacific Pine, Lumber company sent word to some ot the leading retail lumber dealers yesterday that it would be pleased to bold a conference in reference to a smash in prices. The retailers think that this is a sign of weakness on the part of the trust, as it looks as though an attempt would be made to effect n compro mise, and 'they intend to go right ahead and make arrangments to pro cure their supplies from mills not in the trust. One dealer said to-day that such peculiar conduct on tho part of tho trust was unheard of, and tho retailers had made up their mind3 to moke a prolonged struggle against the combine. To-day one member of the trust offered cargoes at S14, and has sent circulars to customers offer ing to retail pine lumber for 12 50 per thousand. TWO SISERS. There w.i3 a man, it 'm said one time. Who went astray in his youthful prime. Can the brain keep cool and the heart keep quiet When the blood is a river that ii running riot? And boys will be boys, the old folks" say, And the man's tho better who's had hii day. The sinner reformed, and tho preacher told Of the prodigal son who came back to the fold, And Christian people threw open tho door, With a warmer welcome than ovor before. Wealth and honor was his to command, And a spotless woman gave him her hand, , And the world strewed their pathway with flowers a-bloom, Crying, "God bless lady and God bless groom!" There was a maiden went astray In the golden dawn of her life's young day; She had more passion and heart than head, And she followed blindly where fond love led. And love unchecked is a dangerous guide, To wander at will at a fair girl's side. The woman repented and turned from sin. But no door opened to let her in; xne preacner prayea mai sno migm ue forgiven, And told her to look for mercy in heaven. For this is the law of the earth wa know, That the woman is scorned, while the man may go. A brave man wedded her after all; But the world said frowning, "We shall not calll" . BOR. On Lewis and Clarke, October 18th, to the wife of E. C. Jeffers, a daughter. Lost. A WHITEHALL SOAT, PAINTED white, with red stripe around gunwale. Finder will be liberally rewarded by leav ing her with Grant Bros., Astoria, or leav ing word leading to her rccot ery. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, U Capt. Rogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Streets. 8blp and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. Ross Opera House " THBEE PEUFOMIAXCES OXLT. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Oct. 22, 23, 24. Appearance of the Prime Favorites Chas. C. Maubury -AND- Miss ell ie Boyd, Producing the $10,000 Spectacular Senation, "His Natural Life" TUESI) IX, Oct. 23, Passion's Slave. WEDNESDAY. Oct. 31. The Romantic Melodrama, Unknown. Or The Elver Mystery. Th's commnv carrv all their own scenery to git e full scenic and mechanical display to these attractive plays, and guarantee to produce every scene as aaveniseu. iseservea aeH now on saie. SPECIAL Auction Sale Wind-up at D.L. Beck & Sons Sale Peremptory and Without Resene. Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 P. M. And Every Succeeding Evening, Till All Is Sold. Instructed by the Manager of Messrs. D, L. ISeck and Sons, I will sell without reserve, for Cash, at Public Auction, the Balance of Stock o flrst-;las3 Goods now on hand, con sisting in part nf Groceries. Canned Fruits, Wood and Willow Ware. China and (ikus Ware, Cutlery. Lamps, etc., etc. The Sale will commence on Monday even ing with the Stock or Fancy Crockery and Glass-ware,; Including Peach Blow 'and Chrystal Ladles Toilet Sets ; Wine Sets ; Tom and Jerry Sets, Elegant Vases of unique design. Bisque i' igures, inampagne masses, lame i.iass- w.ire anil omer ounones. Sale to commence sharp seven and post tuely without reserve, E. C. HOLDEN. Auctioneer. TILLAMOOK, Shoalwater Bay and Gray's Harbor The P. & O. S. S. Co.'s Steamer "ALLIANCE," Will sail from PORTLAND as follews: GRAY'S HARBOR Thursday. October 4. 11,18 and 25. November 1, 8, 15,22 and 29, December c, 13, 20 and 27. SHOALWATER BAY-October 4 and 18. Nn ember 1.15 and 29. December J3 and 27. TILLAMOOK Monday October 1. 15 and 29. November 12 and 2C. December lo and 2J. Steamer leaves Portland, from font of O street at 8 P. M. on above dates. Astoria (! A M. the following morning. The Company reserves lhe right to change time and place ot sailing. F. K. STRONG. President. C. P. UPSHUR, Agent Astoria. JOB PRINTING. Neat, Quick And Cheap at The ASTORIAN JOB OFFICE Wilson& Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR SALEM PATENT ROLLER MILLS Portland Boiler Mills, FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. For Rent. FROM THE TWENTIETH INST., THE east half ot Empire Store, now occupied by C. 1.. Parker. Inquire of C. S.GUNDERSON. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO T. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Comer Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTCRIA OREGON Fine Embroidery. STAMPING, Etc. Call on Miss Gnssie Rosenqnest and get your Stamping done cheap. Will give les sons in all Kinds of Fine Embreidery: also go out and sew by the day on" easy terms. Please call and give me atrial. Lava, used for decorative purposes can be had of me atSOcperbox. GOSSIEBOSENQDEST. West Sth St. south of Cedjir, Welch's house. GBLO F. rABKEH. CAUL A. HAXSOX Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C. L. PARKER, DEAXER8IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK, The Old Stand - Astoria Oregon. Valuable Property For Sale. HALF MILE FRONTAGE On the Columbia River, west of Astoria, in front of Sees. 23 and 24. T. 8 N., R. 10 w. ; suitablx fur mill sites, wharfage, etc. Will lie sold I Its entirety, or in lots to suit. Write or apply to HIRAM GRAV dw Skipanon, Or. Alien & Krosel. Handsome Wall Paper, AUTISTIC DECORATION. Painting, Papering. Graining. Etc., Done In Satisfactory Style and at Satisfactory Prices. Corner Jefferson and Cass Sts., Astoria, Or. J. a. D. GRAY Wholesale and recall dealer tn. GROCERIES FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc! LIME, SAND AND CEMENT General Storage and Wharfage ou reason able terms. Foot ot Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. PIH BOOK hut THE LEADING STATIONERS AND CRIFFIU ESTABLISHED 182. M i. I aiiiiiiiiMiiHinghgPiT.H9ff7niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiv r LINEN GILL NETTING A.SPECIALTY. The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of IN THE UNITED STATES. Purse Seines. Salmon KT'Eish Nett'njjs of all kinds supplied at Hip Minrtest pissiblp nolire, nnd at tho lowest rales. A'l made from our Shephard Gold Medal Twines. Guaranteed to be the. strongest and most desiiablo twine now made especially for the PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES. This TWINE is m mufactured only bvoiueies, il-ipctly from ihi raw nialciial, and rusts no more in NKTTIXCSS than the cheaper grades. Send for samples; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards at lloston Philadelphia and London. American Hot and Train Company. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. FIRE BRICK DKA1.KK in FIRE CLAY Hay, Oals, ani Straw, Lime, Met, Cement, San J and Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajlnj, Teaming and Eiprent Bmlnen, IEK apply to the Captain, or to Seines, Pounds, Traps, AND " FISH NETTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, MADE TO ORDER OP BEST QUALITY. Woodberry Seine Twines AT LOWEST PRICES OF NETTING COMBINATION. Barbour's Salmon Net Threads. HENRY DOYLE & CO., ' 517 ai M Marl St., Sole Agents for tho.Pdrifio Coast. REMOVAL Owing to intended removal from our present location to Flavel's new brick building, we will from now on, until further notice, Sell Our Entire Great Bargains inrEveryfliing. THE NEW YORK NOVE Main. City Tax Notice. NOTICE IS HEBEBV GIVEN THAT THE Ta Bell ot the city f Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, Is now in ray hands for col lection and will remain vlth me for thirty days, after which tlnle the taxes remaining unpaid will be deemed delinquent, and as such will be returned to the Auditor. J. G, HUSTLER, City Treasurer and Tax Collector. BOOK SELLERS. & REED. QAIUTAIi $350,000. V 1 Watchmaker Jeweler. 4x STORE. NETTINGS. Ponnft Nets. Salmon Gill Nets. STEAMER IL.Htl PARKER Eben P. Parker, Haiter. ForTOWINQ, FRKIQHT orCIIAK II. B. PAItKKH, Stock at a Sacrifice. WE OFFER St., Opposite Parker A. V- ALLEN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed, Crockery, Glass g Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and TTegetables. Received fresh every Steamer. PARKER'S EMPIRE - BARBOUR'S lisli Flax Threads HAVE NO EQUAL ! HsfcJifflvjfV ifiMMKlfft GRAND PRIX PARIS 1878, AND GRAND CROSS OF THE LEGION D'HONNEUR. They received the OJMLY GOLD MEDAL For FLAX THREADS at the London Fisheries Exhibition 1883. And have been awarded HIGHER PRIZES at the various INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS, Than the goods of any other THREAD BIEilSffVrFACTCTRBSiS IN THE WOULD. Quality Can Always be Depended on. Experiencefl Fishermen Use no Other. HENRY DOYLt & CO., 517 and 519 Market -Street, SAN FRANCISCO. AGENTS FOR PACIFIC COAST. wnnTmTVRTrv rt.twti twine. ROPE and NET TING Constantly on Hand. TRAPS furnished to order at LTT STORE, Souse. Laird, -Schober & Mitchell's FINE SHOES. A FULL LINE, Satisfaction Guaranteed. STORE. ef&nr& SEINES, POUNDS and Lowest Faotory PriceB. y - -- .tA aSW
