The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899, January 13, 1889, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextC2J Ut gaftjj giorimt. ASTORIA. OREGON: SUNDAY. JAN OAKY 13. 18?9. THE STATE PILOTAGE QUESTION. Ik addition to tho nrguments al ready adduced in The Astoria against the proposed abolition of compulsory pilotage at tho mouth ol he Columbia, it is in order to stato that it is clearly a case of corporate interest against tho commercial in terests of tho public. With no compulsory pilotage, up would go the rates of marine insur ance on vessels coming into the Co lumbia; fewer "would come; and the fewer that wonld come the more grain the O. E. & N. Co., could and would carry in the holds of its passenger steamers to San Francisco at a hand some profit If no ships at all camo hero so much the better for the 0. K. & N.'s grain freight business to San Fran cisco. It's as plain as day, and if the legis lature that meets to-morrow doesn't see it, they are the only ones in the state so blind to tho game that is be ing attempted. A bill to abolish compulsory pilot age is a black eye to Astoria and the lower Columbia, and is an indirect menace to every one who grows a bushel of wheat in any spot drained by the Columbia or its tributaries. Giqeqe D. Pbentioe, probably ono of the most gifted writers that ever added lustre to American journalism, said: It cannot be that earth is man's only abiding place. It cannot be that our life is a bubble cast up by the o:ean of eternity, to float a moment upon its waves and sink into nothing ness. Else why these high and glori ous aspirations which leap like angels from the temple of our hearts, for ever wandering unsatisfied? "Why is it that the rainbow and clouds come over us with a beauty that is not of earth, and then pass off and leave us to muse on their loveliness? Why is it that the stars which hold their fes tival around the midnight throne, are set above the grasp of our limited fac ulties, forever mocking us with thoir unapproachable glory? And finally, why is it that the bright forms of human beauty are presented to our view and taken from us, leaving the thousand streams of onr affections to flow back in Alpine torrents upon our hearts? We were bom for a higher destiny than earth. There is a realm where the rainbow never fades, where the stars will bo spread out before us like islands that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautiful beings that pass before us will stay forever in our presence. THE TJLOTAGE QUESTION. The present agitation to make river pilotage optional, is supposed to be grounded on the desire to save ships unnecessary expense, as tho tng boat captains are claimed to bo as compe tent as the pilots to take vessels up or down the river in safety. In fact there is an idea that a river pilot somewhat resembles a fifth wheel on a coach; but we have already stated one great risk shipping wonld run, of additional expense incurred through a tug boat master towing a ship down at an easy draft, and thereby causing the ship to pay more for lichterace. Bnt putting that, almost certainty, on one side, it is well to look at the present total charges levied by the O. R. & N. Co. on ship ping: Registered tonnage. Price . Noi exceeding 800 tons STo From 800 tons to 1,000 tons- foo From 1 OOD tons to 1.200 tons 9.0 From 1 0d tons to I,4u0 tons . LOW From 1,409 tons to 1 C0J tons ... 1.030 From 1.600 tons to l.SuO tons . i icj From 1,800 tons to 2,0iX tons 1,150 Now the above shows that an aver aged sized vessel, of 1,200 tons, com ing here is charged 81,000 for both pilotage and towage from the eea up to Portland, and back to sea again. After deducting inward pilotage(S101 for 12 ft. 6 in. draft) and S50 up river pilotage, $80 down pilotage at 20 feet, and S176 for outward pilotage, we have a total of S107 deducted from the entire oharge for those services to the ship, and therefore leaving but S593, or say, roughly. S600, for re muneration to the O. R. & N. Co. for towing a vessel of 1,200 tons a mat ter of 230 miles. This is in deed a very reasonable charge, bnt the O. R. & N. Co. are certainly well able to perform the services for that figure, as they enable shippers to still compete with other ports, and so continue the demand for grain at Portland. Otherwise their business ol hauling grain wonld very consid erably dimmish. So the question arises, in the event of river pilotage being abolished, would the O.RiN. Co. reduce the already reasonable charges by that amount, or would the difference go into their pockets? There can scarcely be but one answer to snch a simple proposition. If the 1,200 ton ship can afford tojpay 81,000, theO.R&N.Co. will still make her pay that much. Of course the O. R. & N. Co. would be receiving better pay for their services, and even then their remuneration wonld not be excessive; and no one would have cause for de manding a further reduction. It seems, therefore, that the object of re lieving shipping of unnecessary (?) ex pense would not be attained by mak ing river pilotage optional. It would, in Bhort, simply put money in the O. B. & N. Co.'s pocket instead of the river pilots'. Since shipping is not likely to derive aDy pecuniary benefit from tho change, it is far better for their interests to be protected by the compulsory and independent pilotage system now in vogue. Poitland Journal of Commerce, 5. . . "Wcinhartl's Boer. And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa loon, 5 cents. NEW TO-DAY. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEItEltY GIVEICTnATTTIE undersigned did file on January 7tli. lb?9. in Jlieioiuity court of Cl.uoi cnunt. .ite ft n-goii, a petition in vi ords and figures as follow : Astohia, Oregon, January 7, ISO To the Honorable County Court of Clatsop County, Oregen: The Astoria Street Itallwaj company herebv asks our honorable body to crant the right to ft Its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, with steam, electricity or animals, a single or double track railway, with necessary switch es, turnouts and appurtenaces. f or a period of ninety-nine years from the granting nf fiermlssfon in the following named streets n Adair's Upper Astoria. Commencing at a point on the boundary line between Astoria, Oregon, and Adair Upper Astoria, Oregon, that is intersected by Fourth street Fourth stnet to Iir-n-ham Ave. Brenham Ave. to Third street Third street to Dickinson Ave. Dickinson Ave. to alley rnnningeast and west through block Twoalley through blocks Two, Three, Four, 1- ive and hix. or through allej through block Fiftem from Brenlum Ac toCauby Ave. Cinby Ac. to Third street orCanbyAve from Third street to alley In block tine alley through block One to Dickinson Ate. or any street or public highway or alley running through block bix, suitable to enter the town o Alilcr brook. ASTORIASTREET RAILWAY CO. perF. W.Mwfl fcecretary. And the said court basset FrMav. Janu ary 18th. 1883, for hearing objections, if any. by parties Interested to the granting of said peuuuu. Aim ine mri-fciuuf; mmus i w - dered published for ihe d lys m some dally paper published in this citi . ASTOKIA hTKEET RAILWAY CO. per F. W. Nfwkll. Secretary Monday, January 14th, 1869. Reappearance of the Great Wizard, ZAML0CH, In a Scries of Entirely New and Maneloas Wonders Elegant and Costly Presents GIVEN AWAY. Our Prizes are all Valuable and Useful. No Cheap Trash or Trinkets or any kind ith en away. Admission, with Two Envelopes, SO cents. Kesen ed. Three Envelopes, 73 cents. Reserved Seats on sale at New York Not - city blore, Saturday morning, Ja'i. lzlii. yp&m A Pleasing Sense of Health and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort Follows the use of Syrup of Tigs, a"3 it acta gently on tho Kidxeys, Liver. 0 Bowels Effectually Cleansing the System -when Costh c or I3iliou3, D.spellmg Colds, Headaches and Fevers and permanently curing HABITUAL CONSTIPATION without weakemnfr cr irritating tho or gans on Inch it acts. For Sale In EOcand S1.00 I'.ottlos by an caning KrURgisis. UANCFACTIRED ONT.Y EV TUB OALITOENIA HO SYETJP CO. Sif Fraxcisco, Cil, Louisville, Kv., New York. X. Y Magnus C. Crosby Dealer In IARDIABE, IRON, STEIL. Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES. TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, -3Mn, AND Copper. A Return Tubular Boiler for Sale 1 n FEET LONG, SI INCHES IN DIASIE- xu ter, wim siacK, Dreecning, lumace xorr, nttinjs, complete. Inquire of AKNDT & FERCHEN. Notice. TkORING MY ABSENCE FROM THE U City, KC. LeYls will lme chanre of my Business. o.ji. u. uuai. Notice FS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE ARE x funds In the city treasury to pay all War rants endorsed prior to Oct. 1st. 1888, J. U. HUSTLER, City Treasurer. Astoria, Jan. 10, 1889. R QUAKE The Str. Telephone Fast Time Between Portland and Astoria. Leaving Astoria Monday ,... G A. M, " " Tuesday... .4 0-ip M. " " Wednesday ..7 :J0 1. m. " " Frid.n . 7 j p. M " " batui day ...... 1:00 r. si. C'oe connections nt KalxmatotheNmi d , at Atori i with the Gen. Miles for llwaco, Ot st en tile and Cnus Hailior; at Portland withtbeo &.C IU It . and west side tnlns P .t W V. U It; Vancoiner and Oregon City boats, and Ki-.ti.ni bound trains. Astoria 111 Ms. ConcoTily St., Foot of Jackson, Astnr'i Oi General Machinists ani Boiler Maters. Land and Marino Engines R01I.ER WORK. Steamboat Work and Cannery Work A SrECIALTV. Castings of all Descriptions Made to Order at Short Notice. joiiv Tot President, and Suli. A. L Fov, .... Vice President J. u. IIusTLEK . .Sec ard Treas Notice to Bidders. SEALED TRCTOSVLS WILL B." RE cived until February 1st , 16S) for the whole or any portion of the grading and grubbing and clearing of ten miles of the Astoria and south Coast Railway, south of Sklpauon Creek. Maps and profiles can be seen and specifi cations obtained at the ofllceof theunder s'gned, to whom all bids should be ad- uiesseu. Thecompauy resenes the right to reject any and all bids. 111. lil t. J.J1IE.L3, Chief Engineer and Superintendent, Astoria, Oregon. 889 Fisheries. We have prepared the best Netting our long experience warrant', for the Pacific Fisheries, from the Smallest to the Largest fish, and nebeg our patrons to make their orders as early as is comenlent, to gue ample time for careful manufacture Into Nets, Seines and Pounds, Trices satis factory. Letters of Inquiry and sam ples lj mall. Gloucester Net & Twine Company, GLODCESTEIi. Boston office, 91 Commercial St. JOHN A. 4 MONTGOMERY 3 Has a First Class STOCK. Net Floats IX LOTS TO SUIT AND OF THK BEST QUALITY, At WILSON St. FISHER'S M. DAMELSON, Sample Rooms. Dealer in "Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agent for theGUlON Steamship Lino and the riilNUVALLA steamship Line, direct. Als , agent for "svenski Trlbunen" and "Svenska Amerikanaren." Corner of Water and West Ninth Slreots Astoria, Oregon. Sheriff's Notice. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE xi delinquent tax-list of school district ?0. 1. is HOW In mv hands fnr rnllectinn. Those interested will please take notice and sine junucr costs oy making immediate sot tlcment. tr a km hit Sheriff Clatsop county and ex-offlclo tax'col- icciur. VirginiaCigar anQ Totacco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. Fine Cigars, Tobaccos and SmoLcn Articles, Sold at Lowest Market Rates. FRUITS, CANDIES NOTIONS.&o S.ARNDT& FERCHEN ASTORIA, - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH awn p wmam&m: 2? fc Jvri 'U rPbadB Boiler Shop All kinds ot ENGINE, CANNERY, - AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended to, Aspeclaltymadeof repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOrOFLAFATETTB 8TBEET. m22?-i iHiAjeir .?nQHH: &5i9KSg& --S&&-- 188S. -AND WHOLESALE We Carry tic Largest Stock on the ColnMa River. PIANOS and ORGANS, Musical Goods WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. o Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables. Received fresh every Steamer. ESTABLISHED 1812. g0kNct wb eta., UNEN GILL NETTING A SPECIALTY. The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of IN THE UNITED STATES. Salion Parse Seines. SalioflPoii Nets. Salmon Gill Nets. 3FEish Nett'nRS of all Uhids supplied at the shortest possible notice, and at the lowest rates. All made from our Shephard Gold Medal Twines. Guaranteed to ho the strongest and most desirable twine now made especial! for tbo PACIFIC COAST FISHERIES. Th s TWINE is iii'iiufactiiredonlj In our-ches, d recti y trom the raw ni.ilcri il, and costs no mo.e in NETTINGb t:..m the ciieapiT grades. Send for samplts; also for our illustrated catalogue. Highest awards atltoiton Philadelphia and London. American 2Tot and Twine Company. BOSTON, JIASSACllUbETTS., SyWatchmaker ; '4L 4P, u Jeweler. X t FOR SALE. 01HI1RT MACHINERY! ALL IN FIRT-CLASS ORDEIt. In use one season. 1 Horlzontnl Slenm Knstnr. (5x10 cj Under.) 1 Cameron Pump, Xo. 1, 1 Large Soldering Machine, 1 Mniall 120 Large Coolers, perfect order. I West Crimper, 9 pr, Square telicari, 1 Tin lornier. 1 "Bliss'' I'ress. APPy ELMORE, SANBORN & CO. Theo. Bracket. 'Wholesale and Retail Dealer In CIGARS, TOBACCO, MEERSCHAUM. Wood and Olay Pipes, Playing Cards, CUTLERY AND NOTIONS. This being a branch of the Itosenfeld, Smith Company, Importers and Whole sale Dealers In Portland. I can sell to the Trade aDd other customers at Portland and Baa Francisco rat. 1SS. AND RETAIL ol All Kinds. CAPITAL ?350,000. TIIK DIAMOND JALACE! GUSTAT HAAijK.N, I'rop'r. A I-irge and Well Selected btoclc ot Fine Diamonds Jewelry At Extremely Low Prices. All Goodi Ilonght at This Esttgllahment Warranted Genuine. Watch and Clock Itcpnlriug A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets. Seaside Bakery. Best Milk Bread and CAKES OF ALL KINDS, Manufacturers of Fine Candles. AND Ornamental Confectionery And Ice Creams. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Candles. JOHNSOX, BROS. CANDY Manufactured and For Sals at Wholesale Prices, at The Oregon Bakery A. A. CLEVELAND, Prop'r. Goofl Bread, Cate ani Pastry None but the Best Materials Used. Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers Bread delivered In aajr part ol the city. J THE NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE. Fl&vel's ETew Opposite Occident Hotel, Next Door Good a rikeiini BDYYODR Groceries Provisions -OF- oartl & Their largely increasing trade enab'es them to self at the Tery low est margin ot profit while giving jou poods that are of first class quilltj Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price Paid for Junk. HAVE NO tSgi"22 jM - I $M OC ffilO n IB Vb tnl J nil So - BARBOUR'S r n a b nra b JPr. K"X. 'lAWU-l X-AJrfJrM HiMMMmjrrai n itdP E,-tu4 xi&i GRAND FBIX PARIS 1878, AKD GRAND CROSS OF THE LEGION D'HONNEUR. They received the ONLY GOLD MEDAL For FLAX THREADS at the London Fisheries Exhibition 18S3. And havo been awarded HIGHER PRIZES at the variona INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS, Than tho goods of any other IN THE WORLD. Quality Can Always be Depended on. ExierieicBi FiifiTUse no Ote. HENRY DOYLE & CO., 5 1 7 and 51 9 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO. ACENTS FOR PACIFIC COA8T. "W00DBERRY SEINE TWINE, ROPE and NET TING Constantly on Hand. SEINES, POUNDS and TRAPS furnished to order at Lowest Factory Prices. i Brick Building, - ASTORIA, OREGON. to Postoffice. Lowest OELO F. rATtKFTi. CAUL A. HANSON arker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C- L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer Tins WEEK. The Old Stand - Astoria Oregon. Thread S EQUAL ! BR,H 19?,, 510 Yards Uilon