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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 20, 1889)
r i-q m gmtJl gtfforimt. ASTORIA. OREGON: SUNDAT- JANUARYS isra. PECULIAR ECONOMY. On July lGth, 1887, tho county court officially certified to and indi Tidunlly signed a statement that, as near as they could estimate, tho coun ty debt at that timo was 52,527.57. Well, let the 57 centa go; though even when financiers figure close they often mako a mistake of an odd cent or two. Maybe it was 5G cents; maybe 58. Anyhow tho official statement signed and attested to was, according to these gentlemen, over S52.527.50. That was eighteen months ago. Now the county debt is, according to offi cial figures, over 62,000 ten thou sand dollars more. Explanations are in order. If "economy" can reduce the debt from 52,000 in July '87 to 62,000 eighteen months later, maybe it would bo better to chop on the sys tem. "Economy" is a splendid idea. To nut that idea into practice is also a fine thing. NEWSPAPER RESPONSIBILITY. Tins country should not hold to gether at all without newspapers. The newspaper, with the telegraph in its service, makes the people of Cali fornia and the people of New York neighbors, and enables them to un derstand each other. When the states of Mexico get more newspapers and telegraphs they will have fewer revo lutions. This says the St Louis Republic, in only one of the many great ser vices the American press renders the American people, and there is .no reason to believe that all of these ser vices are not fully appreciated. The press is the power in front of the pec pie and behind the people's govern ment It receives its impulses from those it leads, and transmits it to those over whom it is the people's right and interest to exerciso a con trolling influence. The peoplo want a responsible press, and they want to keep it re sponsible. The evidence of this is seen in the libel laws of the different states, which some of our contempo raries aro just now attacking as tend ing to "restrict tho freedom of the press guaranteed by the constitution." Undoubtedly libel laws can be so framed as to practically nullify that clause of tho constitution, and in asms cases soncothing very like that has been done. Such laws generally originate with lawyers, who are al ways suspected of being interested parties in anything that promotes litigation, but they aro generally re pealed before their bad effects become serious. Tho popular idea that a newspaper should be fully responsi ble, is right and just, and it is right that it shonld bo expressed in just law. All that any newspaperhas a right to ask for itself when called to answer by law is tho right to prove truth in justification. Or if it has made an honest mistake, not to bo called to account for it as if it were malicious. Every newspaper that tries to tell tho truth at the right time, and only the truth at any time, expects to have li bel suits nnd to fight them. That is a part of the responsibility of a re sponsible newspaper. People expect it, and that they approve it, tho ver dicts of the juries nearly always show. People who have good reputations and deserve them aro not afraid of the press, but they have vtry sensible ideas about it They know tho value of private reputation and they want the newspaper to be careful in deal ing with it If it does that, it can re ly on public support and public sym pathy. If it does not, juries of tho people can make a very little law go a long way against it A new and startling plan for har bor defense is now proposed and will soon bo experimented with. Per forated iron pipes will be sunk in the water, and through them petroleum will be forced. In this way a fierce stream of blazing oil could be sent down on an enemy's fleet to drive it away. Iron vessels could not pass through this lake of fire, because it could be made to extend many miles along the river. It makes one shiver in our mild weathjer to read of the Russian cold snap with its record of 175 persons frozen to death in Ekaterinburg, in the district of Perm, on December 27th. Perm is mostly ia Europe, but partly in Asia, being separated by the Ural mountain into two unequal por tions, between 55 40' and 62 N.. and 53 10' and 65 E. The climate is very severe. The postmaster of New York says that if the rates paid by the govern ment for carrying the mails on the railroads of the country were reduced in the same proportion as tho compa xde9 fcsvo reduced freight rates to private parties, a 1-cent rate for let ters could be immediately inaugurated without increasing the present post offico deficit. Tho Paris Figaro announces that Do Lesseps and the administrative council of the Panama Canal company have signed an agreement with tho banque Parisienne for a fresh issuo of shares to tho amount of C0,000,000f to bo subscribed in two lots. THE DAT IN CONGRESS. The Nicaragua Oanal Bill Scheme. WAsniKGTON,Jan.l9. After routine business the senate resumed the con sideration of the tariff bill and took up the sugar schedule. No amend ments were offered. The paragraph as to pen nive3 and razors was then taken up, the question being an amendment reported to it on the IGtb instant. Vest opposed the amendment, claiming an undue increase on the cheaper grades. After transacting some business of minor importance, the house went into committee of the whole. CREDENTIALS QUESTIONED. Washington, Jan. 10. When tho credentials of Anthony Higgins, sen ator frorn Delaware, were presented this morning,senator Edmunds moved that they bo referred to a committeo on elections, as ho understood they woreuot in accordance with law. IN THE HOUSE. Washington, Jan. 19. Tho house to-day, in committeo of tho whole, took np the consideration of the for tifications appropriation bill. CANADIAN ANNEXATION. Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 19. One of the biggest political sensations Canada has had for many a day has just been developed. A few months ago the Reform party formally adopted unre stricted reciprocity between Canada and the United States as the leading plank in their platform. A caucus of party leaders was held recently, nnd as a result Hon. Wilfred Laurier, the present leader in the commons, for warded a confidential circular to each of his supporters in parliament, noti fying them that unrestricted recip rocity is not to be agitated during the coming session, but that the par ty will revert tg.the stand it previous ly took, viz., a tariff for revenue only. The necessity for dropping unre stricted reciprocity has been occa sioned by the annexation movement in the United States, which the Re form party in Canada fear will bo connected with the reciprocity move ment, and in the present state of pub Ho opinion in Canada spoil tho chances of the Liberal party return ing to power for some years. THE NICARAGUA CANAL. Washington. Jan. 19. The con ferees on the Nicaragna canal bill have practically reached an agree ment, although another meeting will beheld to settle some disputed de tails. The hou3e recedes from its amendment requiring a statement that "the United States does not guarantee the bonds" to bo stamped on each bond, and also recedes from the amendment giving congress tho power to regulate the rates of freight and fares on troffio through the canal. A IiONG TRIP. Ottawa, Jan. 19. Survovor Ocil- vie, after on absence of nearly two years, returned to-day from his famous exploratory trip through northern British Columbia and the Mackenzie river district Ho will prepare a report for parliament. Peaks' Soap secures a beautiful complexion. Go to Jeff's lop Oysters. NEW TO-DAY. Notice to Stockholders. NOTICE IS HEHEBY GIVEN THAT A nitetincr of the ttnnklinlilpn rr th. r.tot sopCo. Itoa I and Construction Co. will be iieia in me nairor Chamber of Commerce, In Astoria. Oregon, on Weduesday, .Ian. 23rd. &. at 7 o'clock p. st. At tins meeting the board of director! will snhmir n. mnnrf nt tli a work done upon ihe ro id, and consult iiu iub siocKnoiaers as to me manage ment of the road in the fntnro All ofn?L- holders are earnestly requested to attend. Bv order rtf ihn hn ir1 nf tUrnftn ., Jan. 19. 18S3. J. W. CONN. C R. THOMSON. Secretary. 1,resIdent- Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 21-22. Farewell Engagement of America's FaTonto Comedienne, KATIE PUTNAM Supported by ncr Own Excellent uon ompany. ?.M ERMA THE ELF' lXS?i& "In Honor Bound." Now Songs. Dances, Duetts, Medic js, Sale of seats begins i-atnrday. Jan. 19, at 10 a. ., at tno-Mt vf York Korelty store. Ross Opera louse 'flfyj&Iki A Pleasing Sense of Health and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort Follows tho nso of Syrup of Figs, as it acts gently oa tho Kidneys, Liver Bowels Effectually Cleansing the System when Costivo or Bilious, Dispelling Colds, Headaches and Fevers and permanently curing HABITTJAIi CONSTIPATION" without weakening or irritating tho or gans on which it acta. For Bale In 50o and 81.00 Bottles by all Leading Druggists. MAScrAcmsio car Br rax OAUFOEIHA HG SYBUP 00. Sis F-cco, Cal., Louisville, Kr. , Net Tons. N. Y Wiison& Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE FARM IMPLEMENTS, Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS' SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR SALEM PATENT ROLLER HILLS Portland Boiler Mills, FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. The Str. Telephone Fast Time Between Portland and Astoria. Lcavinc Astoria Monday,....... C A. it, " " Tuesday... .4 .05 p. M. " " Wednesday ......7 :30 p. M. Friday 7 :30 p. M. " " Saturday. i rf p. m. Cose connections at Kalarm to the Sound ; at Astoria with the Qcn. Hilci for Uwaco, OystervilleandUrajs Harbor; at Tortland with the O. & C K. It, and west side trains. P. . V. V. K. It : Vanrmi-er and Orpiron City boats, and Eastern bound trains. Noilce TSHEREBV GIVEN THAT THERE ARE X fuuds In tho city treasury to pay all War- ranis enaorseu prior to Oct. 1st. 18SS, J. O. HUSTLER. . . City Treasurer. Astoria, Jan. 10, 1889. To Canners. Jensen's Patented Can Capping Machine. Will Cap and Crimp 95 CASS per MISCTE. It hasprOTed to Keducelhe Leakage moro than 0 percent, I-ss than hand capped. Trice. SbOO. Orders compiled with by Tha Jensen dan-Filling Machine Oo, Morgan & Sherman. GROCERS And Dealers In ry Special Attention Given to Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supplies furnished at Satis factory Terms. Purchases delivered in any part of the city, Office and "Warehouse- in Hume's New Building on Water Street. P. O. Box 153. Telephone No. 37. ASTORIA, OBEGUK, A Return Tubular Boiler for Sale. "t a FEET LONG. 31 INCHES IN DIAME-fm-r ,?!' th s,aclt breecuiDg, furnace -.., u..iUj( vuMJpieie, 1U4UIID UJ ARNDT&FERCHEN. FOR E! VH H-3E-3B ODT Who attends the Second Anniversary Ball, given by tha Select Knights A. O. U. W. Thursday, February 7th. r.?2cli$u,!n;l$r,)e,iecurel f HirmanWIse, Go. V. Itucker, H. A. Soildt, committee. Notice. DISS'S ilY ABSENCE TOO! THE vCttr.E.O. Lms will have charge of uij uHtwns. .P. OKA t&jL A3gSrSHft wS KSr !BW Canne Sips A Good Time 1889. Ulid; a I A 1 1 U il t H I p - AND - WHOLE3ALE We Garry the Larpst Stoci oil the ColiiMa River. PIANOS and ORGAN Musical Goods of All Kinds. Griffin WHOLESALE and retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed, Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Eeoeived fresh every Steamer. Watchmaker FOR SALE. CANNERY MACHINERY ! ALL IIT FIRT-CLASS ORDER, one season. In use 1 Horizontal Strom Knslno, (3x10 cylinder.) 1 Cameron Pump, Xo. 1, I Larce Solderlus Slnchlnr, 1 Mnall ltO Large Cooler, pe rfeel order. 1 Wett Crimper. 3 pr, Square Shears, X Tin Former. 1 "BUm" l'reas. Apply to KLMORE, SANBORN & CO. Theo. Bracker. Wholesale and Retail Pealerm CIGARS, TOBACCO, 31EEKSCIIAUM. Wood and Olay Pipes, Playing Cards, CUTLERY AND NOTIO3. Tills being a braneli of the ttocnfelct. Smith Com imny. Importers and Whole sale Dealers In Portland. I can sell to the Trade and other customers at Portland and San Francisco rates. Seaside Bakery. Beat Milk Bread auil CAKES OF ALL KINDS, Manufacturers of Fine Candles. AND Ornamental Confectionery And Ico Creams. Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Candles, JOHKSOJV, BBOH. CANDY Manufactured and For Sale at Wholesale Prices, at The Oregon Bakery A. A. CLEYELASD, Frop'r. Gooi Bread, Caie anil Pastry None but the Best Materials Used. Satisfaction Guaranteed Customers Bread delirered In any part of the dty. Van Dusen & Co. DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oir, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail twine, Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implement, Sewing Machines, Faints, Oils, a-3?ooorio SStO. Jeweler. X AND RETAIL. Lnfimrrf -THE- DIAMOND PALACE! GUSTAY HANSEN, I'rop'r. , A Large and Well Selected Stock of Flue Diamonfls Jewelry At Extremely Low Prices. All Goodi Bought at This Establishment Warranted Genuine. Watch and Clock Repairing A 8PECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets. S. ARN DT & FERCHEN ASTORIA, - OREGON. The Pioneer Machine Shop BLACKSMITH SHOP Duuur anop SSSSi All kinds of ENGINE, CAOTERY, AJTO STEAMBOAT WOEK Promptly attended to. Aaptfclalty made of repairing OANNEHY DIKfa. FOOfOFLAKAYKTTE STIJtCl w JOHN A. MONTGOMERY Has a First Class STOCK. 0fa $? Sfoires J. O. CLINTON DEALER IN AND TOBACCO. CIGARS FRUITS. NUTS, w Candles. Smokers' Articles, Etc. New Goods Received Dally, Oppoftltn City Hook Ntore. CO TO Thompson & Boss And get some of those No. One California Canned Fruits AND VEGETABLES. We Are Selling Cheap For Sale Seaside Lots. CHOICE LOTS IN SIULKEY '3 ADDI tion to Ocean Grove for .i n-- -..: sonatile termi. Now Is the time to buy be fore tho boom. Apply 1 1 uc GEO. NOLAND. e-C.JB.XUawe && THE NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE. Fla-H-el's SSTeis" Opposite Occident Hotel, Next Boor BUY YOUR Groceries! Provisions OF Foard & Stokes Their largely Increasinj; trade enHb'es then to lelf at the vi-r lowist m.irklu ol prollt while nlvlni: jou (ols that are of first c!jss (iiihIuj. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Price Paid for Junk. " a g n, Bi n .elo t.r.utkut Slice SI IlIC :1 ' BARBOUR'S zr nc.li thiw 1 iirnnrlo 1 loll 1 91 III ODUo HAVE NO EQUAL ! OEAND Fitf-. PABI3 1378, AND GBAND CBOSS OF THE LEGION D 'HONNEUK. They received tho ONLY GOLD MEDAL For FLAX THREADS at the London Fisheries Eh.irtion 18S3. And have been awarded HIGHEE PHIZES at tha various SWTERiAT!OWAL EXPOSITIONS, J.UUU -uu fcuuuu ui huj uiucr IN THE WORLD. Quality Can Always be Depended, on. Eme iced Fista-i HEWRY DOYLE & CO., 5 1 7 and 5 1 9 Market Street. SAN FRANCISCO. AGENTS FOR PACIFIC COAST. "WOOBSEEEY SEINE TWINE, ROPE and NET TING Constantly on Hand. TRAPS furnisliea to order at Brick Building, - ASTORIA, OREGON. to Fostoffice. CAUL A. BA!BOH Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C. L. PARKER, DEALVRS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK. 1 omer. SEINES, POUNDS and Lowest Factory Prices. low n f hfi 1 nwpt 5,000 Yarfls IM The Old Stand - Astoria Oreeon. Use