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ASTORIA. OEEGON:
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6. 1889.
A SOFT ANSWER.
In a characteristic flood whose mud
conceals its shallowness the Postscript
evades both lies of which it was yes
terday convicted by The Astorian
and utters another. This makes three,
but lying is easier than the truth to
the Postscript The article of the 28th
of October, which called out Captain
Apperson's denial, was not written by
either Dunbar nor Snyder.
A canneryman of this city has been
putting up coin at their earnest solic
itation for some time to" run the pa
per.
The whole thing would make a long
story, and if this is denied The AstO;
bias can publish it: it would make
interesting reading.
So far as the charge against The
Astobiats as to "divvies," is concerned,
that is simply lie number four.
The Astorian or its proprie
tors, singly or collectively, nev
er had any understanding with
any official in or out of any
office, federal, state or anywhere else
as to any 'diwy" or percentage, or
anything of that kind.
For some time The Astobian has put
up with all manner of slurs from these
creatures who are jealous of its ability
and success; for the sake of harmony,
these things have been overlooked,
the proprietors preferring to bend
their energies to the advancement of
the interests of the place rather than
indulge iu any personalities.
Bnt meekness has been mistaken
for weakness, and forbearance for
fear. Emboldened by impunity, in
suits have accumulated, and until it
became unbearable, and though The
Astobian regrets that its usual dig
nity is temporarily displaced by un
seemly personal discussion, yet the
public will certainly perceive that
this thing has been forced upon this
paper and it is a duty no less to the
public than to the paper that these
conspirators against public peace and
party harmony be shown up in their
true light.
Where there is no sense there is no
feeling: where there is no honor there
is no shame.
The creature who crawls from his
master's chair to do his dirty bidding
arouses no feeling but contempt not
wholly unmixed with pity.
Honesty hangs its head in his pres
ence; candor is unknown to his tongue;
blackmailers are his companions, and
false dealings are his practice: he
never had a friend whom he did not
deceive, or a cause which he did not
betray; there is nothing too low for
him to do, nor too shameful for him
to advocate, and his sex alone prevents
him from being a prostitute in fact as
he is in instinct and desire.
It is not in him to forgive a failure
or to admire a success, and the char
ity that can be conceded to others
must be withheld from this libel upon
"our commou humanity.
BRIEFLY STATEB.
The rush for timber lands in north
western Oregon has resulted in a spe
cies of advertising that is as profitable
as it is temporary. Every applicant
for timber land has to pay 510 to have
that application published ten weeks
in a paper nearest the land.
This patronage has occasioned the
starting of many new papers and has
aided the finances of many old ones.
A year ago a paper, for instance, was
started in Tillamook the Headlight.
The rush for timber was that way and
in a short time the Headlight was a
24-page paper crammed with timber
land notices.
This aroused the ire of papers that,
had the Headlight not existed would
have got the notices.
With this introductory, the follow
ing, from the Headlight of the 1st
inst, will be understood and appre
ciated: A LIE NAILED.
The McMinnville Telephone-Register
thinks it knows more about our business
than we do. It ia green with envy and
in its discomfiture at seeing other papers
enjoying the "timber notice" perquisites
makes the statement that this paper has
been dividing profits with the Govern
ment officials. This office has received
$10 for every timber notice published,
and under no circumstances have we
paid out a cent to secure the Land Office
patronage. In justice to Hon. J. T. Ap
person, and to exonerate ourselves, we
shall take some trouble to ferret out and
expose the Telephone-Register's alleged
reliable authority.
We trust that the Salem Statesman,
and any other papers that may have
copied the Telephone-Register's state
ment, will make proper correction, as
the charges are unjust, and we expect
to effectually substantiate what we assert
in regard to the matter.
It was in the Democratic Tele-phone-Register
that this lie started:
that the Postscript of this city, al
ways quick to try and make trouble
promptly picked up and reiterated.
The Telephone-Register said that the
Headlight was "dividing," paying
lialf into "the land office sack." The
contemptible creatures in the Post
script office thought they saw a point
and snapped at the lie and made it
worse by amplifying it.
Now the Headlight, about which
the whole thing started, denies the
statement.
As The Asiobian said yesterday,
none but a knave would make such a
statement, and none but a fool would
believe it. The Postscript, which can
play the the knave or fool as occasion
requires, still insists that the lie it
uttered is so, and is doubly guilty of
the most shameless mendacity.
But what else but fraud and false
hood could be expected from such a
concern and all connected with it.
CONTEMPTIBLE JOURNALISM.
EvEBr army has a crowd of bum
mers hanging 'on its flanks and rear,
mendicants who can skulk and steal
but can't fight, and keeping carefully
from the center of conflict, stay as
close as possible to the sutler wagon.
The army of journalists is similarly
cursed. There is a class of creatures
who hate to see a man succeed in the
newspaper business. No matter how
patient, how industrious, how applica
ble he may be, if he is able to make a
living and a respectable name for
himself and give his wife and children
a roof of their own, these hyenas of
the newspaper field gnash their jaws
at him. His success is a tacit reflec
tion on their lack of ability and they
join in an attempt to pull him down.
This is the contemptible side of
journalism that-has been exhibited in
this city in opposition to this paper
If the editor of this paper, or his
partner, were idle, dissolute, lazy and
licentious; if -we had been refused
credit in saloons and kicked out of
houses of prostitution as others, we
would probably feel as they do who
attack us.
But years of toil of brain and nerve
and sinew have been devoted to our
life work, the making of a decent, suc
cessful, entertaining, respectable news
paper, and as "malice loves a shining
mark," Ave are assailed for what for
refusing to be silent when the name
and integrity of a respectable federal
official is attacked.
No newspaper man with the slight
est self-respect that any one erect in
the form of manhood should possess,
would be guilty of debasing his tempo
rary opportunity. It is only the base
minded who would glory in a false
hood and when detected would wal
low still deeper in the filth that sncli
creatures delight to fling.
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Ujder the head-lines, "Divorces
boarding houses," the Tacoma Qlobe
sounds an alarm upon the evils of
boarding house life. It quotes from
Gen. L N. Stiles, of Chicage: "They
are simply hot-beds of immorality.
Boarding houses are ripe with scan
dal and gossip. A woman who lives
in them has nothing to occupy her
time, and satan always finds mischief
for idle hands to do. Young married
people should avoid boarding houses
as they would a pestilence. They
should secure homes, even if they con
sist of a single room. Then the young
wife will have something to occupy
her mind, and will not be subjected to
evil influences. I haven't lived in a
boarding house since I was married,
but I know what they are; they are
conducive to immorality." In a
measure, says the Port Townsend
Leader, Gen. Stiles' views are too far
reaching. The boarding house is not
a hot-bed of immorality. We fre
quently hear of boarding house scan
dalsand too often of private home
scandals. There are other reasons for
avoiding the boarding "houses, and
they are broad and philosophical.
The boarding house as a home for
young married people is contrary to
American institutions, instincts and
traditions. We are pre-eminently
home builders and the perpetuity of
our society and government depends
largely upon a careful training of
these patriotic outgrowths of Ameri
can principle.
It is urged in opposition to the
prediction that the rage for fast sail
ing steamers will breed many disas
ters, that the less time you are at sea
the safer you are, while the faster the
steamer the greater is the care taken
by owners and officers in construction,
equipment and navigation.
AN ASTONISHING CHANGE,
"Mydeannadam,Inevarswyou lootiur
so well, sad you were so poorly, too."
"Yes, doctor, Joy'a Vegetable Sarsaparlllj. is
the grandest thing in the world f or run-down,
nervous and debilitated women. That's i.'ic
secret of my appearance."
Up to a month ago Mrs. Belden, an eld
lady, living at BlOMason street, San Fraueist-
w as falling In health and flesh so rapidly a
seriously alarm her relsvlves. She u
writes: "I have taken but one bottle of '
Vegetable Sarsap&rilla, but It Is ast nishi.
I am regaining my lost flesh and have not
f ds as well in years."
TELEGMPfflG.
Specials to The Astorian.
Richuont), Ya., Nov. 5. Election
reports from several voting, places in
Virginia show a quiet election. The
indications are that the democrats
will make gains in Norfolk aud Ply
mouth over all votes last fall. A good
vote is being polled throughout the
state.
TB. ZJVTcCue, a prominent leader of
Henries county was arrested for inter
fering with elections. Several negroes
have also been arrested for trying to
double ballots.
IK OHIO.
CixciXNwn, Nov. o. A heavy vote
is being polled. Foraker is being
scratched somewhat iu Columbus.
The weather is fine.
The Republicans are hopeful.
IX NEW YORK.
New Yorr, Nov. 5. Tliis is an av
erage off year. There is a large vest
pocket vote being polled, and a large
amount of scratching.
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston, Nov. 5. Throughout the
state an average vote is being polled.
The Australian ballot system is work
ing well.
The weather is cloudy and cool.
TnE ALABAMA EXPOSITION.
Montgomery, Nov. 5. The south
ern exposition opened to-day. The
machinery was put in motion at noon
by president. Harrison who touched
the key of a wire -at Washington,
which was connected with machinery
hall here.
SCHOIiES AND KILRAIN.
Toronto, Nov. 5. A boxing contest
between Jake Kilrain and John R
Scholes, of this city, last night was
witnessed by one thousand people.
Four rounds Queensbury rules were
boxed. Scholes was in first class con
dition. Kilrain wa very fat. Kil
rain did not exert himself.
IN THE KEYSTONE STATE.
Phiidelphia, Nov. 5. It is clear
and cool generally throughout Penn
sylvania and a light vote is being
polled.
1.10 HT VOTE IN ILLINOIS.
Chicago. Nov. 5. It is cool and
cloudy. A very light vote is being
cast Only minor county officers and
two judgeships are at stake.
MRP. GRANT'S DENIAL.
NeV York, Nov. 5. Mrs. Grant de
nies that she has authorized the re
moval of General Graut's body to
West Point, or Arlington. Mrs. Grant
said that she would not consent to
the removal of General Graut's ic
mains. ENGLAND AND HAWAII.
London, Nov. 5. In view of a pro
posed treaty of commerce between the
United States aud Hawaii, a move
has been made by the British foreign
office for a treaty between England
and Hawaii. The English consul has
been instructed to oppose the Ameri
can company's efforts to obtain exclu
sive concessions to land and cables,
and to push the interests of England
always.
AGAINST THE SALVATION ARMY.
Berlin, Nov. 5. The government
has prohibited the meetings of the
Salvation army.
Is Consumption Incurable?
Read the follewing: Jlr. C. II. Morris,
Newark, Ark., says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and phy
sicians pronounced nie an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking Ur. King'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 iliddlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
says: '-Had it not been for Dr. King's
New Discovery for Consumption I
would have died of Lung Troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in best
of health." Try it Sample bottles free
at J. C. Dement's Drug Store.
Board of Equalization.
THK BOARD OF SCHOOL DIUECrOKS.
school district No. One will meet as
a board of equalfration at the ollice of the
Secretary, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday the 5th, (5th and 7th, Inst., to
equalize the assessment roll of said district.
J.C.. HUSTLER.
Secretary.
Astoria, Nov. -ith, 'SO.
ONE NICHT ONLY.
Wednesday, November 6th.
Engagement of the Eminent Artists,
Milton and Doliie
NOBIi33S.
In Milton Noble's Last and Greatest Play,
From Sire to Son
rronounced by able critics the Best
Modern Play yet written by an
American.
Dramatic Climaxes I Wholesome Comedy!
Powerful Drama f Superbly Acted.
neserveu neais open Aionuav morninj'.
Nnvmnhpr Jtli 9 a xt if tlm Tn..f i nit!
Novelty Store.
Stock and Fixtures.
ANY ONE WITH A SMALL CAPITAL,
desirous of buying a well established
and paying business in this city, can hear of
an opportunity by Inquiring at this office.
to
Opera
House
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J. H.MANSELL
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NOTARY PUBLIC FOR STATE OF OREGON.
City Lots and Acre Properly. Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water
Frontage for Sale.
investments made for Outside Parties.
Established, 1SS3. Correspondence Solicited.
Next YV. V. Telegraph Ofliiv. -Thinl St. Astoria, Oregon.
P. O. BOX G63.
GET YOUR
EXCHANGED AT
NORTH
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$5.00 Per Month.
Good for One Week only.
SIOBB &
Performance commences from nou cm, until ftuther notice, ai 7 '
in the morning until S o'clock ?-t night. ICvervboily is cor
dially invited, and nobody should i:iii to call and
view for yourself. Admifsion free and
uondeis to be seen at tiie grand
opening of th.
At tho well-known stand.
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Next to tho 0. 11. N. Ticket Ollice.
W.E. WAKKEN.
Mansoll's Building, Water St.,
ASTORIA,
City Property, Seaside Property, Tide. Lands,
Timber Lands. Farms. Etc., Bought and Sold.
Loans negotiated and a general commission business transacted.
Investments for non-residents a specialty.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
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FIRE BRICK
DEALKK
Hay, Oats, ai Straw, Lime, Brick, Cement, Sai aid Plaster
tVood Delivered to Onlcr. Ur)In?, Teaming ant! Ilxpre rs liuslncss.
?&sbSj
IER apply to the Captain, or to
tfeSSs
tin a aa V sacsw us
FOR A LO'
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TO EAST ASTORIA.
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FIRE CLAY
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Fbc.r. P, Pnrher,Master.
ForTOWINO, FREIGHT or CHAR
ju. jb. PARKER.
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ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES
IBlsiials. SoqIslJB, Stationery,
Your Money's Worth
IS WHAT YOU GET AT
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Groceries and Provisions.
Kverj thins ' a First-class Store
and at
Extremely Low Figures.
(;cod? Delivered all over Town.
l'he Highest Price Paid for Junk.
FOARD & STOKES
WiiyiySfllu Ifiilu NOUSui
Fine Wines, Choice Brands.
I havo completed arrangements for supplying an3 brand of "Wine in any quantity
at lowest cash figures.
The Trade Supplied,
Families Supplied.
ALL OKDEKS DELIVERED FKEE IN ASTORIA.
Yonr patronage in City or Country solicited.
A. W. UTZINGER. Cosmopolitan Saloon.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed.
Crockery, Glass Plated Ware.
o
Tho Largest and finest assortment of
Fresh. Fruits and Vegetables.
Reeoived fresh every Steamer.
WM
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AND-
TiOOO uonblo roll of Wall Taper and Decorations of the latest styles and shades
just received direct from Eastern factories.
Also a largo assortment of
Of all grades in beautifnl new designs
New Smyrna Rugs. Portiere Curtains. China Matting, Etc., Etc.
Gall and examine. CIIAS. HEILBORN.
J. P. HYMES,
-DEALER IN-
Groceries I Produce.
Water Street, Astoiia, Oregon.
TKLKIMI0XE XO. 7. - V. O. 110X S22.
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
City Express Transfer Company.
H. D. Thing and C. E. Miller,
ritOPKLETOltS.
Headquarters at Main Street wharf.
TELEPHONE NO. 43.
A General Express anil Delivery Business
transacted.
Your natronnpce is solicited.
DEALER IN
Wail Paper and Oil Paintings
SPECIALTY,
Sign Writer, Grainer and
Ornamental Painter.
Cor Cass and .TeiTerson Sts., Astoria, Or.
It Will Pay You
IX-
Laurel Park Addition
TO
The City of Astoria.
This property is now on tho market, and is being sold by
WWsIey & Carrut hers
On tho Installment Plan for
$30.00 and $40.00 per Lot. $10.00 Cash and $5.00 per Month.
Don't miss this onnortunitv. Tho terminus of a transcontinental road will be
located within 15 minutes walk from this beautiful tract.
SwO to-day. 250 in ono year. Savo the dollars and buy real estate and wealth
is yours. Call at once upon
On November 1st Lots will be advanced to S40 and S50 per Lot.
WORSLEY & CARRUTHERS,
Corner 3d and Olney Streets.
S
OKLO V. BARKER.
CARL A. HAN80X
SUCCESSORS TO
C. L. PARKER,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
New Goods Arriving Every Steamer
THIS WEEK.
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The Old Stand - Astoria Oregon.
ATIONS!
,H,W.Strickler,flLD.
DEALER IN
i
i Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Etc.
Picscription Clerk speaks Four different
languages.
(ieneral practice of Medicine attended to
by the Doctor.
Second Street, near rostofllce.
Oysters ! Oysters !
Clams! Clams!
In Quantities to Suit. Fresh Every Day at
R. L. HUMPHREYS,
Nex door to Flavel's New Brick Building.
J"ULS"t 3Et.coiT7"c3L
THEO. BRACKER.
Second Street, A Large Supply of
Meerschaum and Brier Pipes.
ALSO,
Amber Cigar and Cigarette Holders
Especially Fit For
Birthday and Christmas Presents.
ALSO.
A large invoice of fresh Imported, and
Key West Cigars ; amongst other brands the
well-known "Flor de Madrid."
- to Buy a Lot
11I1S blUllllM.