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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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