ra She mUf $Mian. ASTOKIA. OREGON: THURSDAY. -NOVEMBER 7. 1889. ANYTHING BUT THAT. The man who lias no opinion is a fool; the man who is afraid to express his opinion is a coward, and neither God, man nor the devil has any use for a coward. The Astorian is slow to attack, but quick to retaliate when assailed un justly: it concedes to every one the same consistency it claims for itself viz: the right to an opinion; and only asks a fair show. Least of all can any one abide cow ardice in a newspaper office. A man may be a little too slow, or a little too fast, a little too smart, or a little too stupid, and the readers of his paper will put up with it, but a coward is a creature the American reading public have no use for. The states that voted last Tuesday didn't follow the good example of the four new states of the Northwest last month that elected their Republican candidates. The Republican defeat in Iowa is easily explained. Iowa is a Republican state and has a grand record, but it has furnished large im migration to the Dakotas, farther west Then the Republicans un wisely dallied with prohibition and helped to put that restriction on the state. The Germans, which were the rank and file of the Republican party in Iowa, deserted it, so that from a majority of 78,000 for Garfield in '80, the pendulum has swung 10,000 the other way in '89. The Hawkeye state will fall into line again, however, and can be counted on in the solid column of victorious Republican states. The most interest centered in Virginia, where Mahone after a ten years fight has gone down. Ohio is a surprise, an inexplicable one. Our dispatches say that the legislature is Democratic and that Gov. Foraker is defeated, Democracy makes gains in off years, but the sober second thought of the people will swing the ship of state to safe Republican moorings should she drift. Prudence is rather an over rated virtue. The soul that is always pok ing about for a safe path is like a blind man feeling his way with a cane. The man who is always looking for a soft place to fall on before he leaps, is like a bird that never tries its wings for fear of a tumble. He misses the exhilaration of the upper air, the rushing wind and the unobstructed sunshine. The narrow little one-idea pessimist who is afraid to commit himself to fresh and untried oppor tunities, is like the greenhorn in the nineteenth century who is too timid to ride in a steam car. but is content to plod forever in the highway dust. Its not worth while to be always on the alert for mishaps. The Lord has given us eyes and brains, and a modi cum of common sense; let ub use these faculties .to keep ourselves growing and advancing, without constantly stopping to think of miscalculations. Time enough when the wreck befalls us to man the lifeboats. - He who at tempts to sail forever on a raft will make slow progress. According to J. Lawrence-Hamilton, M. R. C. S., in the Lancet, ice spoils the freshness, firmness, and flavor of fish by rendering it, prior to putrefaction, insipid, soft, and flabby. Experience seems to. show that the trravest cases of fish poisoning arise more commonly from eating fish which has been kept naturally cook "Where fish is preserved on ice it appears that the ice only favors putrefaction by furnishing a constant supply of moisture, carrying with it the putre factive bacteria derived from its foul and filthy surroundings, so that this iced fish remains covered with fresh solutions of filth pregnant with putrefactive bacteria. Thus large quantities of those subtile, complex bodies, the animal alkaloids or ptomaines, are probably elaborated, and give rise to those marked symp toms of poisoning which sometimes occur from eating fish preserved on ice. On the other hand, keeping fish dry and cool can in no way favor pu--trefaction. The fact that the Union Pacific will build to Astoria, as stated in The As torian a week ago, is attracting con siderable attention, as well it may. It means a great deal to the develop ment of the seaport of Oregon, and to those who are aiding in that develop ment But other things, meanwhile, are needed than the acquisition of property, though that generally comes first In this case it needs to be fol lowed by manufactures. Here steps in the law of supply and demand. Probably the developments in this re gard will keep pace with the require ments. Nearly every line of industry here is up to the present demand, and it is safe to presume that when the de mand comes the supply will be adequate. Politics is business says the Yaki ma Republic It is the people's busi ness; their most important business. The people are entitled to the most efficient public servants and service which can be had for the salary they pay. There is a good deal of senseless sentiment about electing men to office. In individual matters we employ men skilled in the work we want done. Brain without skill is helpless in con gressional halls as in a watchmaker's shop. With the people or their rep resentatives, in electing a man to do public work the only question should be, who can be had for the wages paid, who will do us the most good? The case of Lazarus and Jones is cited by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, as a good illustration of how the low price for cattle and high price for beef werks: Jones sold a bullock to Lazarus for 16, of which he agreed to take a fore-quarter for his own use, and this" is the way Lazarus made out the bill: To quarter of beef, 185 lb3, at lOo. . S18 50 By one bullock 1G 00 Balance $2 50 The next bullock Jones had he killed himself, used a quarter, threw away the balance, and saved 2.50. The official, ballot must sooner or later be had because it relieves the condidate3 from the expense and the heavy expense of having ballots printed in the ratio of several for each voterjin the district; or having them mailed or distributed to each voter; of hiring workers on election day to handle them at the polls; Every man who knows anything about practical politics knows that this is an expense that few men, com paratively, can meet; and hence they are debarred. If Daniel Webster were now alive to see the four new states take their places in the Union, he would recal with some chagrin the fact that he objected to the organization of a ter ritorial government for Oregon on the ground that said region was "so far off that it could never be governed by the United States" and that a dele gate to congress from there "could not reach Washington until a year after the expiration of his term." Mr. Webster was a wise man, but he had only a limited idea of the coming greatness of his country. How contemptible a creature ap pears that tries to throw one" down that he may rise. There is room for all; honest and manly competition is always recognized, but the cur that thinks it a game that he must make others lose in if he expects to win anything himself is sure to get left and be covered with the condemna tion of all honest men. There is no necessity that make3 dishonesty any way right. The temp tation to practice little tricks of trade for the sake of gain, usually small, grows with the practice; and while honesty for a time may seem not to succeed, the defect is generally found in some other direction than being conscientious in business. It has been discovered that cellu loid makes good sheathing for the bottoms of ships. After immersion for six months a plate of celluloid was found to be free from submarine growths. This is a very important discovery, as iron ships foul so rap idly that their speed is materially les sened in a few months. This thing of starting a bank and then wrecking it and trying to mix things up is getting to be very un profitable business. Some people used to think that this particular branch of fine work was a mark of genius, but it has fallen into suoh bad odor lately that the wreckers have a hard time of it keeping out of jaiL The Pullman Car company carried 42,&2 persons last year in its palace cars. At 25 cents each, this means a net revenue to the porter of 81,060,633, which is enough to buy a great many policy tickets with. Accerding: to Thomas B. Reed's figuring, he will have ninety-two votes in the speakership caucus on the first ballot, or seven more than enough to give him the nomination. AN ASTONISHING CHANQX "Hrdecrmsdtsiflnevart&WTcra loottu so well, snd you were so poorly, too." "Yes, doctor, Joy Vegetable Sarsaparilla is the grandest thing In the world for rua-dow n. nervous and debilitated women. That's t'tc secret of my appearance." Up to a month ago Mrs. Belden, an elder lady, living at 610 Mason street, San Fran. ! was falling la health and flesh so rapid !y Xi seriously alarm her relatives. She u,. ., writes: "I bar taken but one bottio oi . i... Vegetable Sarsaparilla, bsj; it Is astcnuiiina' I am regaining zny lost jjesb and hsvo not felt as well lnjGtu" Wonderful the use of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Severe cases of scrofula, upon which other prep arations have been powerless, yield to the peculiar curative powers of this medicine. Distressing cases of dyspepsia, excruciat ing complaints of the kidneys and liver. agonizing itch and pain of salt rheum, disagree able cases of catarrh, and aches and pains of rheumatism, are cured by Hood's Sar saparilla. It purines the blood, and at the same time tones the stomach, creates an appetite, and gives strength to every func tion of the body. Give it a trial. General Debility "For four years my wife suffered with large tumor bunches on the glands under the arms, and general debility of the w hole system. She became so poor in health that we were on the verge of despair regarding her recovery. Physicians did not seem to understand her case; at all events she never derived any benefit from their treatment. She finally concluded to try Hood's Sarsaparill3. The immediate effect was so marked and satisfactory that she continued to take it, and this is the result: She has gained in weight From 84 to 1(1 Pounds and is stronger and In better health than she has been for years. The bunches under her arms have diminished, and we believe Hood's Sarsaparilla will be too much for them in time." J. J. NORcnoss, 22C Com mercial Street, Boston, Mass. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by druggists, gl; six for S5. Prepared by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, ilaas. IOO Doses One Dollar J. B. Wyatt, DEALEKS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacie Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail twine, Cotton Sail Twine. Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Sew Injr Machines, Taints, Oils, G-rooeries, 3SJto. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer in HAPJW ARE, IRON, STEEL. Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES. TINWA RE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, "TMTr-fc and Copper. A. B. Steinlmeli & Co. THE HATTERS and CLOTHIERS. MEN'S AND BOYS' Clothing and Furnishing Goods. HATS TRUNKS AND VALISES. Corner First and Morrison Streets, Portland, OREGON. Country Order? Solicited, and Promptly Executed. For Sale. New Steamer "Chinook." Length, C3 ft : Beam, 14 ft. For particulars Inquire of N. II, WEBBER, Astoria, BOOTS AND SROES! Of Best Quality, and at LOWEST PRICES, AT THE SIGN OF THEJOLDEN SHOE. School Tax Notice. mAXES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 X are now due and payable at the ofllce of tne cierK 01 scnooi ULstnct. J. G. HUSTLER, Astoria, Nov. C, '89. 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 oy inquiring at tins onice 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 Roller Mills, FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA. OREGON. Abstracts of Title. C. R. THOMSON Keeps a full set of Abstract Books and will examine the Title to any iteal Es tate in the county and furnish an Abstract of Title to the same. Terms reasonable. "Work guaranteed. J. H- MANSELL ff S" ffl S ystfcf7 51 l?" ??s5 8 a L . , NOTARY PUBLIC FOR STATE OF OREGON. City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water Frontage for Sale. Investments made for Outside Parties. Established, 18S3. Correspondence Solicited. Next W. U. Telegraph Ollicc. Tliinl St. Astoria, Oicgnn. P. O. BOX 863. GET YOUR EXCHANGED AT NORTE ADD m $5.00 Per Month. Good for One Week only. B.OBB & Performance commences from now on, until further notice, at 7 o'clock in the morning until S o'clock at night. Everybody is cor dially invited, and nobody should fail u call and. view for 3'ourself. Admission fiee and wonders to be seen at the grand opening of the At tho WHITE HOUSE Next to the O. It. & N. Ticket Office. W.E.WAKKEN. Real Estate Brokers. Mansoll's Building, AVater St., ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. City Properly, 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. FIRE BRICK DKAtKIl IN Hay, Oats, anfl Straw, Lime, Met, Cement, Sanfl ail Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Praying, Teaming ami Express Itusiness, IKK apply to the Captain, or to W&4-fc3lk FOR S LOT -IN to ea: ASTORIA. 5Mm3&3B,? Agents. k'Sfc'f IF ? well-known stand, Di ASTORIA, OREGON. umwm.il ---- -iin'inFjji-ti'.i "' K.AV. WRIGHT. FIRE CLAY STEAMER k Ebcn P, Parhcr,Mastcr. For TOWING, FJtEIGHT or CHAN EL B. PAHKEK. ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES .33 2L133l3s. HSoojIslS, fcfvfrLoiKLOicy.. 7 Jit? N -gga-i, ir" Vnnr I r TTT . ! ioiifliBysiforarpTirau IS W1I IT YOU GET AT l t!Su8 U& II ! So IX Groceries and Provisions. Kver tiling 111 :i Fust-class Store and at Extremely Low Figures. Goods Delivered all over Tow 11. Ti!" Highest Price raid for Junk. FOARD & STOKES Fine Wines, I havo completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any quantity at lowest cash figures. The Trade Supplied, Families Supplied. ALL OltDEUS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA. Yonr patronago in City or Country solicited. A. W. UTZ1NGER. Cosmopolitan Saloon. wrnwiW.m "meaB WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN iroeeries, Provisions and Mil! Feed. Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o Tho Largest and finest assortment of iFresb. Fruits and ITegetables. Received fresh every Steamer. T k zmjM ;,?, -AND- .1000 double roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of the latest styles and shades just received direct from Eastern factories. Also a largo assortment of Of all grades in beautiful new designs New Smyrna Rugs. Portiere Curtains. China Matting, Etc., Etc. Call and examine. CLTAS. HEILBORN. J. P. HYNES, -DEALER IN- Groceries Produce. Water Street, Astoria, Oregon. TELEPHONE NO. 7. - I. O. BOX S22. A NEW ENTERPRISE. City Express Transfer Company. H. D. Thing and C. E. Miller, TKOrjUETOKS. Headquarters at Slain Street wharf. TELEPHONE NO. 43. A General Express and Delivery lJusine-ss transacted. Your patronago is solicited. 3B. ,. ATBTnEJBg", DEALER IN Wail Paper and Oil Paintings SPECIALTY, Sign Writer, Grainerand Ornamental Painter. Cor. Cass and Jefferson Sts.. Astoria, Or. It Will Pay You to Buy a Lot in aurel Park Addition TO The City of Astoria. This property is now on the market, and is heing sold by On tho Installment Plan for 30.00 and 40.00 per Lot. $10.00 Cash and $5.00 per Month. Don't miss this opportunity. The terminus of a transcontinental road will be located within 15 minutes walk from this beautiful tract. S30 to-day. 250 in one year. Save the dollars and buy real estate and wealth is yours. Call at once upon On November 1st Lots will be advanced to S40 and $50 per Lot. WORSLEY & CARRUTHERS, Corner 3d and OIney Streets. Stnrp lKI. a. iiajisoji SUCCESSORS TO . L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK. Hen's Clotiii. The Old Stand - Astoria Oreson. Choice Brands. ATIONS! ? ! H. W. Strickler, HL D. DEALER IN Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Etc. Preset ipt ion ClPrk speaks Four different Languages. Ceneial practice or Medicine attended to by the Doctor. Second Street, near rostofflce. Oysters ! Oysters ! Clams! Clams! In Quantities to Suit. Fresh Every Day at E. L. HUMPHREYS, Nex door to Flavel's New Brick Building. 3Tu.st jOLooelxroca. THEO. BRACKER. Second Street. A Large Supply of Meerschaum and Brier Pipes. ALSO. Amlei' Cigar anil 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."