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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 10, 1889)
ra . Iw gattjj gMoratt. ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY.. -NOVEMBER 10 1SS9. TIIE SATANIC PRESS. A Satanic press is a sheet claiming to be a newspaper, bnt with no news iu it, denying that there is any dif ference between a pulpit and a pea nut stand, between the function of preacher and teacher, and the atti tude and moral responsibility of the itinerant quack who sells cheap nos trums, sings Hash songs, and expecto rates coarse stories between sales. It is the reviler of all that is humane or gracious or dignified in human nature: it is vulgar and coarse in its instinct, its printed word is never helpful nor elevating: it is a corner gossip, print ing anonymous scandals, ribaldry and covert or open obscenity, according to its commercial judgment whether these is a safe market for it within the law. It gives itself no concern about principles: is always silent (for its silence can be secured) when cor porations or individuals betray public trusts or prostitute themselves for self. It never subjects candidates for otlice to any fearless analysis of their capacity or worth. Its concern is not with the defense of principles that un derlie the public weal, but it is con cerned chiefly with the dissemination of personalities, or questionable at tacks upon those who evince con tempt for its uncleanness. It is the buzzard, the carrion lly and the pole cat in its public function; not a surly mastiff that is mute and inoffensive uutil burglars seek to break in and steal. It levies blackmail, directly and indirectly, on the weak, the timid, the unfortunate. It sometimes suc ceeds on the wage3 of its sin, just like other prostitutes, who lay by money and coin infamy into purple, fine linen and filthy lucre. The Satanic press sometimes fastens transiently, like a barnacle to good men and noble causes, but, barnacle like, it is sure to make the best ship uuseaworthy, unless it be scraped off aijd a clean keel secured. The Satanic press has a good many readers, be cause those who do not reflect exceed in numbers those who do, but its fol lowing is the uncomplimentary crowd of listeners who always hang on the lips of scandal-mongers, and yet while malignant gossips always have a larger constituency than men of wise, discreet speech and useful action, this is not because it has any character, bnt because of its very lack of character. The Satanic press is constructive of nothing but falsehood; it is destruc tive of everything that is not disreputa ble. It crawls, like a snake, on its belly over whatsoever men or things arc honest, or of good repute, and then pointing to its own slimy track imputes the smutch it has placed on his scutcheon to the hand of the man who is shunless, and sometimes it capers like a mad bull in a china shop, soiling everything it omits to shiver. These are salient features of the Satanic press that has a representa tive in every considerable town. The life of the Satanic press does not lie altogether in the support of those who are bound to it by the cohesive attraction of depravity. Men of tie cent lives and humane impulses some times treat the engineers of the Sa tairic press in the spirit of mean and truckling affability: they are as cordial in their welcome, nay, often more bland and deferential to journalistic shysters and social scavengers every where than they are to newspapers that honorably refuse to consider that a rag picker's hook and a whitewash brush are the noblest iuiplem ents of their calling. Whv should decent men be deferential, when in their hearts thy despise these fellows, prodding every man s ash barrel, searching right and left for soiled linen, creating .smut where they can not find it: persuading one man by fulsome personal laudation, and an other by impending libels to snpport their enterprise. It is largely on the moral cowardice aud moral indif ference of reputable and decent men, who lack the moral courage to defy defamation, that the Satanic press leans for public toleration and secret support. AVe impute no sincere sympa thy or admiration to this class of men, who know better, for this sort of journalism; nevertheless they suffer but just retribution for their weakness and cowardice, when the Satanic journalist soils them by his contact, or, in his capacity of hired mercenary, turns and rends those who carelessly pitch the pearl of their own self-respect within reach of such swine. Let no man, who in his heart loathes a Satanic paper, consent to support it on the contemptible and cowardly plea that 'Td rather take it than have him abuse me," or on the worse ploa that "I want to see the latest batch of smut and rot." That is the kind of weakness that helps the Satanic press to pull even its patrons down to lower levels and make the community like itself devoid of all that makes life honorable; How to change tho assessment laws in the legislature, to get rid of the spy allowance of "indebtedness," fic titious and otherwise, is still being discussed. The way to do it is very easy. Send men to the legislature who are not in debt. So long as the numerous armj- of debtors are repre sented by a majority of the legislators, so long any effort to take this incubus off the commonwealth will be defeat ed. A Washington- dispatch savs that Senators Dolph and Mitchell, await in Washington, the arrival of represen tative Hermann, as tho senators are not fully agreed upon whom to rec ommend for various federal offices in this state and Mr. Hermann will be called in as referee; which ever way he decides the whole delegation will then unite and then the appointments will soon follow. There is considerable money being invested in timber claims and real es tate, in this vicinity,'some on specula tion, some with an intent to hold. The timber craze is nearly ever: city aud suburban lots being the favorite form of present investment. Breaking it Gently. "Yes, I remember" he -said, with the old pathos in his voice, and a sad look in his eye. "It was about n sim ple creature named Higgings, who used to haul rock for old Maltby. When tho lamented Judge Bagley tripped and fell down the court house stairs and broke his neck, it was a great question how to break the news to poor Mrs. Bagley. But, finally, tho body was put into Higgins' wagon. and he was instructed to take it to Mrs. B.f but to be very guarded and discreet in his language, and not break the news to her at once, but to do it gradually and gently. When Hig gins got there with his sad freight, he shouted till Mrs. Bagley came to the door. Then he said: "Does the widder Bagley live here?" "The widow Bagley! No, sir." "I'll bet she does. But have it your own way. Well, does Judge Bagley live here.' "Yes, Judge Bagley lives here." "I'll bet he don't But never mind, it ain't for me to contradict Is the judge in?" "No, not at present. "I jest expected as much. Because, you know take hold of suthin', mum, for I'm going to make a little com munication and reckon maybe it'll jar yon some. There's been an accident, mum. I've got the Judge out here in tho wagon, and when you see him you'll acknowledge yourself that an inquest is about the only thing that could be a comfort to him!" Open the Colombia . Senator Dolph's broadside from Washington city appears to have silenced Governor Pennoyer's batter ies on the question of the portage railroad at Celilo. The scheme for a portage road at that place is not an idea discovered by the pugnacious Pennoyer; but his position on the question only shows that he is un trammeled by relations which pre vent him from espousing a move to free the navigation of the Columbia river from all obstructions at the earliest possible "period and in the most practical manner. Every in telligent person must discern the great benefit which would accnie to the people of the inland empire if this great waterway wore opened to navi gation from Lewiston to Astoria. The portage railroad ought to be placed at Celilo before the end of another year, and the people inter ested will never have a better oppor tunity to demand it. Portland Jour nal, .9. Catarrh Is a constitutional and not a local Otesas and therefore It cannot be cored by local &! plications. It requires a constitutional rem edy like Hood's Sarsaparllla, which, working through tho blood, eradicates the lmpurltj which causes and promotes the disease, anC Catarrh effects a permanent cure. Thousands oi people testify to the success of Hood's Qarsa parllla as a remedy for catarrh when othei preparations had failed; Hood's Sarsaparlllt also builds up the whole system, and make: you feel renewed In health and strength. Catarrh "I used Hood's Sarsaparllla for catarrh and received great relief and benefit from it The catarrh was very disagreeable, especlallj In the winter, causing constant discharge from my nose, ringing noises In my ears, and palm In the back of my head. The effect to cleai Catarrh my head in the morning by hawking and spit ting was painful. Hood's Sarsaparllla gave me relief Immediately, while In time I wa: entirely cured. I am never without Hood'i Sarsaparllla In my house as 1 think It Is wortt its weight In gold." Mbs. G. B. Gibb, 1021 Eighth Street, N. V?., "Washington, D. C. Hood's Sarsaparilla Bold brail druggist. Sl;Bliforgi. Prepared onlj by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Uui IOO Doses One Dollar For Sale. 2AAA ACRES TIMBER LAND, ALL ivUU in one body. No better iu Clat sop county. Come and see us. STOCKTON & "WELCH. Real Estate Agents. Office, Main Street TELEGpiC. Specials to Tlie Astorian. Poetland, Nov. 9. The clianre against the real estato agent, A. M. Plato, was to-day withdrawn, and he was released from custody. BROKE THE BECORD. Sax Francisco. Nov. 9. Senator Stanford's fillv '-Sunol" broke the three-year-old record at Bay District track this afternoon. She trotted a mile in 2:10). Another record was lowered. Uount Yalensin's "J? austina ' broke the yearling stallion record at Bay District to-day. He trotted in 235; the record was 2S. JOHXSTOWX FLOODED AGAIN. Johxstowx, Nov. 9. The. rain for the past thirty-six hours has raised the rivers to a dangerous point. They are overflowing the banks. A temporary bridge across the Conemaugh at Cam bria City has been carried away. Woodvale is flooded. Some of the houses erected since the flood have been abandoned by the inmates. The river is still rising. THE RELEASE OF SULLIVAX. Chicago, Nov. 9. The matter of the application of Alexander Sullivan for release from bail in which he was held by the coroner in July last, came up before Judge Baker this morning. The state did not contest the motion and the obligation was discharged In order of the court. THE CROXIX CASE. Chicago, Nov. 9. In the Cronin case to-day Arcliibald Cameron, 8a loon keeper, testified that he heard Coughlin introduce Kunze to another man as his friend. The rest of the session was occupied with technical expert testimony concerning speci mens of blood and hair from Carlson's cottage and trunk. Professor Tol man, a microscopist, testified that he found microscopical hairs such as only exist on the human body, in a a drop of blood examined; that the blood and hair appeared to be of a human source. ATTACKIXQ THEIR OLD CREED. New York, Nov. 9. The Presby tery of New York in replj' to an over ture from the general assembly, bv a decided vote have declared in favor of a thorough revision of the confession of faith. Some of the conservative members were shocked by the free dom with which the present confession was attacked. SAVAGE AFRICA. Berlix, Nov. 9. Dispatches to the Emin relief committee confirm the re port of the massacre of Dr. Peters and his party. The European who es caped is Lieutenant Liebmann, a companion of Dr. Peters, who was wounded. NEW TO-DAY. Cheap Lots! Q A LOTS IN BLOCK 9. ADA IR'S Astoria, Jdb only 20o feet from Columbia River, and one block from Street Car Line. Prices, fiom $40 to $85. S15 down ; balance, $5 per moiUn. Title, perfect. J. H. MANS ELL, Real Estate Broker. Splendid Buy ! One of the Finest Corners In the Heart of the City, between the O. It. & N. Wharf and Postonlce. Faces on three Streets. Size : Frontage, 75 feet ; 87!-4 at back ; 130 ieei ueep. Streets all Imuroved. Onlv one block from Streetcars. Best situation in Astoria for a first class Hotel. Rock Foundation. Title. Perfect. Price, $5,500.00. J. H. BIAHSEL1.. Real Estate Broker. ThanksgivingTurkey Leave orders at Aberciomble's. door to Camahan & Co. Next Removal Notice, TOK OfARDINA HAS LEASED THE OLD J rex. York Novelty Store recently occu pled byTThatcher, the grocer, on the corner Mam ana First streets, ana will move ins barbershop in there about the 1st of next nionm. it win ne nrst class in every par ticular. Salmon and Fruit Processor Wanted ANTED -A FIRST-CLASS SALMON aud fruit processor with best of recom mendations, State wajjes. None but sober ana reliable partv need apply. MARTINEZ FRUIT AND CANNING CO, Martinez, Cal. A Card. PROF. MILLARD AND FAMILY ARE now permanently located iu this City, and is deservlmj of a liberal pationage of our citizens. He is a thorough musician and comes highly recommended by some of our best talent. His pleasing maimer of teach ing the primary classes is thoroughly appre ciated by all who have attended them. As a teacher, in voice culture and the higher branches of music, lie stands second to none that have toiled our city, and the class of private pupils in the higher branches of mu sic speak of him In the most complimentary terms. Gray's Harbor, Shoalwater Bay and TILLAMOOK. Thf P. & C. S. S. Co.'s Steamer "ALLIANCE," Will sail from PORTLAND, foot of C street, Every Thursday for Grays Harbor will toucli at SHOALWATER BAY every third trip. Due notice will be given in The Asto ki as of the date of making trips to Shoal water Bay and Tillamook. Steamer leaves Portland at 8 p, m. on above dates Astoria at 6 a. m. tho follow ing morning. Freight received every day tills r. m. The Company reserves the light to change time and place of salliug. F. R. STRONG, President. C.P. UPSHUR, Agent Astoria. J. H.MANSELL, - REAL ESTAT NOTARY PCBLIC FOH STATE OF OREGON. City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water Frontage for Sale. Investments made for Outside Parties. Established, 1S83. Correspondence Solicited, Next V. V. Telegraph Oflice. Third St. Astoria. Oregon. P. O. BOX 363. osJL GST EXCHANGED AT on I nigM ' jyjujtx !'1M o!-wi'-ii."maMaj5f-" mtz Everybody Attends the Great !lljilL.JLwlll I; Goods sold at MARVELOUS LOW FIGURES. Us worth vonr while to call and inspect prices. Everyone gees away rojoicin at the ridiculous LOW PRICES Roods are sold at tho well-known house. WHITE HOUSE STOUE ! Next to tho O. R. & N. Ticket Office. 1'HBHIIIMi.UMWIWl W. E. WARREN. t I ps $ m& g Munsoll's Building, Water St., ASTORIA, City Property, Seaside Property, Tide Lands, Timber Lands, Farm's. Etc.. Bought and Sold. Loans negotiated and a general conilnission lmpinos-; transacted. Investments for non-residents a Specialty. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Addition to Astoria. Lots in this Fine Addiiion arc now on Sale and Parties Buying now are sure of Doubling their Money-within Six Months. Meriwether Downs lies near tho southwestern lbimiuus of the Astoria and Sonlh Coast Railroad bridgo acrossYonns's Ray,and is only ten minute's ride from Astoria. No timber on this property, and tho land is level anil in line shape for building pur poses. All iu grass, no heavy grading. " This property being so closo to Astoria is very desirable for Mechanics and parlies desiring a suburban residence. Railroad station on the property. Lots from $60 to $125. Parties living out of town may correspond with us. WINGATE & STONE, Agents, Odd Fellows Ruilding, Astoria. CAN BK HAH IN u tesfsiia tuanabfctK va vm i&EdBEtaaPu Agent. Call and Examine It ; Ynu Will be riea.sel. K. It. Hawes Is also Agent for the Buck Patent GGoking Stove, AND OTUKU l-'IItST CLASS STOVES Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand, T-fTlll I I I ll T. B. Loughery. DKAT.KK IX Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes, Confectionery, Etc. NONE BUT THE BEST BRANDS HANDLED. THIKD STREET, Opposite Halm's Boot and Shoe Store, ;A2sji&jeaS3a YOUR ASTORIA, OREGON E. W. WRIGHT. OREGON. aiige ASTORIA. ONLY OK ' I.P.f.-- ASTORIA" TRANSFER CO. AND Livery Stables. Conveyances or any kind, on short notice. TransfeniiiK Baggage, etc., a specialty. Telephone No, 12. SHERilAN & WARD. ""i n'jiT rtKTw? tt-ti nvwaaaaaMfti Mew Ye ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES o Your Money's Wortli IS WHAT YOtT GET AT IX Groceries and Provisions. Everything in a First-class Store and at Extremely Low Figures. (loods Delivered all over Town. Tin Highest Price Paid for Junk. FOARD & STOKES le Foard & Stokes Wholesa Pine Wines, Choice Brands. I have completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any quantity at lowest cash figures.. The Trade Supplied, Families Supplied. ALL ORDERS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA. Yonr patronagoin Citj- or Country solioited. A. VV. UTZ1NGER, Cosmopolitan Saloon. 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 17eget&b!. Received fresh every Steamer. . W4EiIi FAFER CEILING DECORATIONS! 5000 donblo roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of the latest styles and shades jnst received direct from Eastern factories. Also a large assortment of CARPETS, Of all grades in beautiful new designs New Smyrna Rugs, Portiere Curtains, China Matting, Etc., Etc. Call and examine. CHAS. HEILBORN. J. PB HYNES, DEALER IN Groceries Produce. Water Street, AstQiia, Oregon. TELEPHONE NO. 7. - P. 0. IIOX 82-2. A NEW ENTERPRISE. City Express Transfer Company. H. D. Thing and C. E. Miller, PROPRIETORS. Headquarters at Main Street wharf. TELEPHONE NO. 43. A General Express and Delivery Business transacted. Your patronage Is solicited. DEALER IN Wall 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 Park Addition L TO The City of Astoria. This property is now on tlie market, and ia being sold by On the Installment Plan for $40.00 and $50.00 per Lot. $10.00 Cash and $5.00. per Month. i Pn'fc miss this opportunity. The terminus of a. transcontinental road will' be located withm 15 minutes walk from this beautiful tract. &30 to-day. $250 in one year. Save the dollars and buy real estate and wealth is yours. Gall at once upon WORSLEY & OARBUTHBBS, - Comer 3d and OlneyStTMta. rk Novelty Store QELO K. FARKEB. C-lBIi A. HAKSOX Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C. L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK, 17Cs.BootSi Shoes The Old Stand - Astoria Oregon. mm iw an a Wine House. H. W. Strickler, ffl. D. DEALER IN Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Etc. Prescription Clerk speaks Four different languages. General practice of Medicine attended to by the Doctor. Second Street, near PostofBce. Oysters! Oysters! Clams! Clams! In Quantities to Suit. Fresh Every Day at R. L. HUMPHREYS, Nex- door to Flavel's New Brick .Building. JtiQ-t Received 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."