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ASTOKIA. OREGON:
8ATUEDAY7. DECEMBEll 21, 1889.
City and Couniy Official Paper.
XOT TO BE RENEWED.
Secbetaby o the treasury "Windom
has decided to refuse a renewal of the
lease to the Alaska Commercial com
pany, which since 1870 has had a mo
nopoly of Alaska seal iishing to the
exclusion of all other seal hunters.
Secretary Windom has decided to
throw the privilege open to general
competition, and will advertise for bids
and propositions for letting the lease?
to the highest bidder or any company
which will give the largest sum and
guarantee to the government.
Bv an act of the last congress the
secretary was authorized to renew the
2ease of the old company or to give
the privilege to whom he pleased.
The matter has been given careful
consideration by the secretary, and
his advisers for two weeks, to the
almost total exclusion of other mat
ters. Solicitors Hepburn and attorney-General
Miller were asked for
legal opinions, and decided that un
der the act of congress the secretary
had full power to renew the old lease
without new bids and could use his
own judgment
Advertisements will be issued for
publication in a few days, when the
form of contract has been fully de
cided upon . It will, undoubtedly, be
like that under which the Alaska com
pany lias been working since 1870.
The new contractors will be required
to furnish the natives employed in
the fisheries with all materials for
curing their winter supply of meat
and to give forty tons of J coal to each
village on the islands of St Paul and
St. George. The company must main
tain schools for the Indian children
on these two islands, and must kill
only a certain number of seals each
year.
While the treasury department has
been considering this view of the mat
far, thesecretary of state has been at
work, hoping fo make a pacific ar
rangement with the English foreign
affairs office to give the bidders a feel
ing of security and warrant that their
rights will bo protected.
Belii's telephone monopoly is con
fronted with two dangerous enemies.
Gray's telautograph is one of these
and Bssick's type-writing telegraph
the other. Gray's device transmits
writing perfectly, and properly ap
plied would take the place of the tele
phone, having the additional advant
age of greater secrecy. The other de
vice is notso well known The sys
tem has been in operation between
Chicago and New Torkfor some time,
using one of the Postal Telegraph
company's wires. Its use in short
circuits was proven practical some
time ago but kept secret Bobbed of
technicalities, the system is simply one
by which a type-writer at one end of
the line is made to transmit currents
of varying intensity which operate a
type-writer at the other end.
A CASE Eff POINT.
la our forefathers' days, pimples wero at
tributed to diseased blood. But modern
modicine lias demonstrated that rich food
does not create eruptions by fouling tho
blood, but retards digestion, which makes
the fitomach torpid, and the circulation
sluggish, and in turn causes au enfeebled
action of the pores which congest or become
pimply. The modern theory therefore is not
to treat the blood, but the stomach and liver,
and it is under this new idea, that Joy's Vege
table Sarsaparilla was conceived. It is wip
ing the old " blood disease " -idea out of ex
istence. A case in peint: " I have had for
years spells of indigestion and dyspepsia and
tried nearly everything Finally I took one
of the leading sarsaparillas. It caused pim
ples to break out ou my face, which I
vras told was caused by the potash. Hcariug
that Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla did not con
tain mineral, I sent for it Tho pimples dis
appeared aud I haTO had no return of the
pld spells. II is a euro for indigestion and
iyspepsia and the attendant face eruptions."
Sins. C. D. STCiltT,
1221 3Iissiou street. S. F.
A new cotton mill to cost $500,000,
will be built at Dennison, Texas. It
will have 25,000 spindles and will -employ
800 hands.
Is Consumption Incurable?
Read the follewing: Mr. C- II. Morris,
Newark, Ark., says : "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and pliy
Mfians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began takingDr. King's
Xew 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."
.Icssc Middleware Decatur, Ohio,
savs: "Had it not been for Dr. King's
Xew Discovery for Consumptien I
would have died of Lang Troubles. Was
uiven up lv doctors. Am now in best
of health.'' Try it. Sample bottles free
at .J. W. Conn's Drug Store.
TIic Latest Out.
A Dai -j Through Car Service has
ben established by the Chicago, un
ion Pacific & North-Western Lino be
tween Portland and Chicago via Coun
cil lllnffs, thus offering to the public
lacilttifs not given by any other line.
"Tlie Limited Fast Mail." which runs
da'lv bnwwn the above points, carries
tho Ocerla-nd Fast Mail, a limited num
bct it first-class passengers without ex
1 r ehanje, and is composed of Pullman
WibuIfu Sleepers and Pullman Din
ii.g Cars. Portland to Chicago via
Council UIuffs. , tl
riuMsan other indication that the
Union Pacific is desirous of meeting
thu rnnniiuiiKinfc nf t.hfi TlfiODlR. I1 Or
information m regard to this and other
irauis on mis line, appiy w
E. A. Noyks,
Or il. B. Bozokth,
Agent O. iL&ar.co.
Or to A. L. Maxwjsm,, G. P. & T. A.
Portland, Or.
For Finrt FuotegrHpIis,
Go to Misses Carruthers' photograph
Sailer: Third street opposite Tiior
jian tSTsiierftan's.
Clufctmas numbers of the London
Xeics and Graphic, with large illustrated
supplements at Griffin &Beed s.
Comlortablc ReiS to X.ct.
Single, or en suite, at Mrs. P. J. ' Good
man's, N. W. corner First and Madison
street.
A F&r Rent.
oi Alex Cf(wttiJ-r ,
LEGBAPHIC,
Specials to Tlie Astorian.
Ths Day's Doings of the World.
Special Prom Europe, Asia ana the East.
"Washixgtok, Dec. 20. The presi
dent has approved the joint resolution
to extend the time of service of dele
gates of the United States to the in
ternational marine convention.
m In the senate Edmunds in present
ing a petition for an extension of
time for making pension appli
cations, remarked that it was evi
dently one of the printed petitions
sent around by persons engaged in
getting them up. If genuine, as he
presumed it was, it was deserving of
such consideration as it was entitled
to. a communication was presented
bythe president, transmitting from the
secretary of the interior the draft of a
bill for a reduction of the Bound
Valley Indian reservation, California,
uuuiuriuug vu.uy auu carenu consid
eration of COnsTess to thn Kiihienfc. Tt
was referred to the committee on In
dian affairs.
Amomr the bills introduced and re
ferred to committees were some nro-
viding for limited postal telegraph
service, for free coinage of both gold
ana suver, or cerancates to serve as
monev. firm tho rAKromPTifc of fh
United States and national banknotes
of small denomination.
Morgan called up a joint resolution
recoemizinf? fchp. TTrritod States of "Bra.
zil as a free, independent and sover
eign state, ana spoke at length on tne
subject.
IN THE HOUSE.
Speaker Keed laid before the house
a message from President Harrison,
transmitting a communication from
the secretary of the interior, together
with a draft of a bill providing for
the reduction of Round Valley In
dian reservation in California; re
ferred. A resolution was agreed to on mo
tion of McKenna, of California, and a
joint resolution was passed making
immediately available for repairing
damages caused by flood in Sacra
mento and Feather rivers, an unex
pected balance of SllU.UUU.
A VERDICT OF NOT GTJIXiTr.
Cincinnati, Dec. 20. This morning,
after two week's trial, tho case of the
government against William Moans
and John JX. Decamp, of the Metro
politan National Bank, was concluded.
The offense charged was that of mak
ing false returns of the condition of
tho bank to the comptroller of the
currency with intent to deceive the of
ficers of tho bank.
The jury was out half an hour and
returned a verdict of not guilty.
1TBE IN ST. IiOUIS.
St. Louis, Dec. 20. A large six
story building on North Third and Lo
cust streets, occupied by Guernsey
Scudder Electric Plant Commercial
Printing Co. and others was burned
this morning.
Tho walls fell and crushed the old
Mechanics' Bank building. Tho loss
is fr&n 3150,000 to 200,000. In
sured. Three hundred men are thrown out
of employment
O'nniEN IS BEIiEASED.
Dublin, Dec 20. William O'Brien
was released from Galway jail to-day,
having served two months imprison
ment for holding nationalist meetings
which had been prohibited.
Upon his release he addressed a
large number of his sympathizers, and
received an enthusiastio reception.
A FATAL EXPLOSION.
St. Petebsbubg, Dec 20. A shell
exploded to-day in an artillery maga
zine at Baku causing a general ex
plosion of ammunition stored there
and the destruction of tho building.
A hundred thousand cartridges were
destroyed, four persons were killed
and four injured.
POOR OLD CHINA.
Shanghai, Dec. 20. Railway pro
jects in China have been suspended
owing to political intrigues and popu
lar opposition to their construction.
NEXT IS TO CATCH HM.
Washington, Dec. 20. The grand
jury to-day indicted C. E. Silcott late
cashier of the office of Sergeantat
anns of the house of representatives
for grand larceny and forgery.
THE WBECKED "IDAHO."'
Victoria, Dec. 20. The wrecked
steamer Idaho drifted off Race rock,
this morning. There was no tug in
port to go to her relief. After having
drifted off the rocks she floated ashore
again at Benteck's Island.
A FATAL COLLISION.
The steamships Cleddy and Isle of
Cyprus, collided- near the Isle of
Wight to day. The former sank and
thirteen of her crew were drowned.
A MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY.
Lisbon, Dec. 20. It is reported
that the Portugese government is anx
ious for Dom Pedro to leave Portugal.
The calmness with which the people
of Brazil accepted the over-throw of
the empire and the establishment of
a republic, encourages the radicals of
Lisbon to believe that they will
eventually achieve a similar quiet
bloodless revolution in Portugal.
NEW TO-DAY
Ross' Onra House.
Thursday, Friday, Dec. 26, 27
UnJer the Auspices o the Ladies of the
Presbyterian Church.
SPECIALLY ENCAGED,
Profess, r John W. Sherman's Wonderful
pHAffTASMA
A novel.unlque an elegant entertainment
which has met with phenomenal success and
won the unqualified endorsement of pulpit,
press and public, in the principal cities of
California. Oregon and "Washington.
Artistic tableaux, beautiful Illusions, en
chanting music, allegorical, classical and
historical. Acknowledged by all critics the
most charrainji and mysteridtts, spectacular
and scenic effects ever produced on any
stage. Groups ofllvlng figures transformed
in every conceivable manner, appearing and
dtoppearing at will.
Living People Vanish into the Mr.
The programme will be varied by vocal
aud instrumental music, solos, duets and
choruses, Ijy the Rest Local TalcHt.)
be seen to be appreciated. All under the-
supervision oiarroi. j mm r. oueniuiu, m
ventor aud patentee of the Phantasma.
ADMISSION Including reserved seats.75c
General Admission..............50c
Children Under 12 . 25c
Seats can be secured at box sheet at New
York Novelty Store.
An Opportunity.
F)R A TEW DAYS ONLY YOU CAN
buy some valuable land on the John
Day suitable for platting. This Is the last
chance you will have to buy small tracts of
land. Jawireatth!s office
3. L. OOOIEhL, Manasor.
HAS AN ASTOR I A OFFICE
S. W. COB, THfRD AND QLNEY STREETS,
Buy and Sell Property on Commission.
We Deal in Real Estate and are Successful in
Our Business.
fclei&Cai
Tillers
Will in a Few days Place upon
the Market tho
BEAUTIFUL ADDITIONS.
" Eastlan
This Beautiful Tract joins the City upon
the east and will be in direct
connection withlhe
ELECTRIC MOTOR LINE
-AND-
Our Suburban Western Addition, will
command your attention during
the coming week.
Come and See Us.
Y'
CarriiBrs
Aaflition
BOOMING
If you dont believe it look in at our crowded stores; full
from morning until night. The Bpst Goods for the Lowest
Prices has been our motto. An extra force of clerks "will be
found at our two stores from now until Christmas.
Leather Goods.
Albums.
Traveling
Silverware.
Bisque Ornaments.
Vases, Bronzes, E
At our ANNEX can be found a large assortment of
Toys, Wagons and Dolls, of every description.
A fine kid-body bisque-head doll for 25c; larger ones,
50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. Dolls all sizes and prices.
Our stock is complete. Call and examine our goods
and get prices. No trouble to show goods.
VISIT OUR ANNEX
om
ACREAGE!
WATER
FRpT.
To satisfy the demand and give all a chance we will offer for saTe on
FRIDAY MOJtNIXG, DECEMBER 13th,
Acreage and Water Front Property in Five Acre Tracts,
Located within one and one-half miles of the Astoria Custom House.
For particulars Inquire at the office of the ,.
Paying
Investments
On December 12th I shall offer For Sale a
Few Lots in
Block 140, Shively's Astoria,
Situated on the roadway, one block
West of Clatsop Mill.
This iilock has been filled in, is on the
street car line ami only five minutes walk
from O. It. & N. wharf, and panics nuilding
thereon can immediately rent houses at
prices that will pay large interest.
Prices from $600 to $1,250.
Soa plat at
J. H: MAMLL'S,
Real Estate Broker.
S.
ACREAGE!
WATER FROST.
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J. H. MANSELL,
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NOTAKY rUBLIO FOR
City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water
Frontage for Sale.
Investments mad for Outsicie Parties.
Established, 1883. Correspondence Solicited.
Next W. U. Telegraph Ofiicc. Third St. Astoria, Oregon.
P. O. BOX S63.
X T&tati&u- 033s.
Several blocks have already been .spoken fur, so lutetitlinji- jnirel-asers
had better get in and secure choiee lm.
This addition is beautifully lo-; the most t.:!ctiiir." This property
cated within one and a half miles -being so near th city makes it
of the center of the city of Astoria! especially desirable for tradespeo
on the southern slope, and from its; pie and business men needing a
excellent location and the magnifi-S suburban home within easy reach
cent Views to be obtained frem: of their business. Lots will be
every quarter is acknowledged to; put on the market till January 1st
be one of the most desirable and j at Sixty Do!i ars for Inside Lois
picturesque additions ever put on land Seventy Qollars for Corners,
the market. The government; and as ihi i.nmber is limited, ap
military road on the north and the ; plication had better be made early
Electric Motor line on the south! in onitr to secure the best loca-
m
make it so accessible as to satisfy lions.
For Plats and Particulars Apply atihe Office of SnMg Lf E W M A Nm
Sly
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BK&3?lef at
Invest at once and double your money in
less than 60 days.
For further particulars call on or address:
ASTOKIA,
Fine Wines, Choice Brands.
I have completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any qnantity
nfc lowest cash figures. i
The Trade Supplied, !
Families Supplied.
ALL OliDEKS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA.
Yonr patronage in City or Country solicited.
A. W. UTZINQER. Cosmopolitan Saloon.
KEEPS I.N
Finest Woolen Goods for Suitings.
ALL THE LATEST S ITLES.
He buys for Cash, at Eastern Prices. Ho Guarantees the Dest Workmanship
on all garments. Call and see for yourselves.
Barth's Block, Astoria
SCUdL-SiS
Astoria Real Estate Co.
Office First Door South of the Odd Fellows Building
The Best Bargains Yet Offer
in Blocks 21 , 23 arid 289
HUSTLER & AIKEN'S ADDITION. Less than 1 Mile
From the Postofilce.
SIXTY of these Lots sold within the past 8 days. The price of this .Choice
Property is going up daily, and may be taken off the market at any time.
' Rrlco of Lots, $125 to $200, according to Location. '
DMED
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STATE OF OJtEGON.
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With the largest
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Ever brought to Astoria.
GIFTS AND PRICES TO SUIT EVERYB
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Call and be
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i Mr M j f mrm
Flavel's Double Brick Building.
Opposite Occident Hotel, Astoria, Oregon.
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YoiirlinfforfJi!';::;::
IS WHAT Ol1 GET AT
IN
n.,,' : --j n..-. .:.:
uruuenes anu rruvisiuus.
Ever thins In a First-class Storo
and at
Extremely Low Figures,
Goods Delivered all over Tow n.
Tho Highest Price Paid f-r Junk.
FOARD St STOKES
ABEB01IE I STEVENS,
Have Secured the Sale of Two Blocks of J. Matier Addition
to Skipanon. Call To-Day.
Also Eighteen Good Lots in George IVicEwan's Seaside Ad
dition. Buy Now While They are Cheap.
CAN BE IIAD IN
a ". a tJAAAJb dhaUBUPK
Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Wlil be Pleased. E. JR. ITawes Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand,
'WJi,E,Es WAWmWt
I AND
G0OO double roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of tho latest styles and Bhades
just received direct from Eastern factories.
Also a large assortment of
Of all grades in beautiful new designs
New Smyrna Rugs, Portiere Curtains, China Matting, Etc., Etc.
Call and examine. CHAS. HEILBORN.
piiiilliil
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These SEINES aro made true taper and
and draw when hung in
aold Medal 1-2 Patent Twine.
RIGHT AND LEFT HAND LAID PATENT ROPE,
9 thread and larger, soft and free from kinking.
SALMON TRAP NETS knit from the Gold Medal
1-2 Patent Twine, superior to the medium laid,
stronger, more durable and Holds Tar Longer.
Letters or Telegraph shall have our Prompt and Careful Attention.
American Net & Twine Co
Established 1842. Boston, Mass. Capital, S350.000.
N. B. "We have the largest Netting and Twino plant. New and costly machinery
has lately been added for knitting heavy Traps for the Columbia river, and Seines
ior tne AiasKa oaimon jiisnenes, ana the most skillful help employed.
Highest awards atBoston.1869, Philadelphia. 1876. London Fisheries Exposition. 183,
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and finest line of
convinced.
CAM. A. HAXSOX
SUCCESSORS TO
o.
' DEALERS IN
i GENERAL MERCHANDISE
New Goods Arriving Every Steamer
THIS WEEK.
Christmas (Ms!
Thu Old Stand - Astoria Oregon.
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ASTOKIA, ONLY OF
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from an actual scale, and will hang true
to lines, and from the
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