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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
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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,
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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.
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Slice SI IlIC :1
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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