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ASTOBIA. OBEGON:
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23. 18S9.
City and County Official Paper.
CHRISTMAS.
"Whetheb Jew or Gentile; Christian
or agnostic; on one tiling we can all
agree; that apart from its religious
significance, this is a good holiday to
celebrate. And the best way to cele
brate it is to make as many people as
possible feel good. That is all there
is to it That is the lesson and object
of the day. "Peace on earth; good
will to men." Whether we go to
church to-day or whethernve stay at
home, it is fof us all to make it as
pleasant and happy as possible for all
around us, and in that lies the true
observance of the day. Love and af
fection is the keynote of the day's ob
servance, and it is the practice of such
love and affection that will make the
day an interesting and pleasant one
to each and all.
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FORCING THE DEEP SEA VESSELS
UP TO PORTLAND.
Pobtland has been making des
perate efforts to hold fast to such
shipping interests as she now holds;
we can hardly call -them deep water
snipping interests, even at the best.
The dredges have now, it is claimed,
secured about 19 ft depth of channel
at low water. How long will such a
channel remain at that depth or even
near it? Take your finger and draw
a groove in the sand of the sea
shore. The next breaker will
fill it completely and obliter
ate it So one Hood in the Columbia,
with its burden of sand, and the
broad reaches of the Columbia" to
give slack water, will nicely fill up
and smooth over these efforts of man.
Any one who has been much along
the Columbia and noted it3 enormous
deposits of sand, much of them car
ried as far down as below St Helens,
will appreciate how quickly it will de
posit sand in flood time. Even a shad
net stretched out at right angles to
shore would start a deposit of sand
and produce in time a sand spit The
slack-3atercaused by the sand laden
volume of the Columbia passing
across the little ditch made in
the bottom of the river
by the dredges (and at most of the
bars the tendency of the flood volume
is somewhat across the low water
channels) will quickly cause the sand
to be deposited. Let us wait and see
whether these artificial channels at
their best not suited for deep draught
vessels, will remain after next summer;
or whether the lightering down to
Astoria will not then be even greater
than now. It is worthy of note also
that the vessels sailing from Astoria
since the Portland papers announced
the completion of the dredging have
still carried very heavy percentages of
lightered cargoes.
Captain Geobge B. Leavitt, of the
whaling ship Spy, of the Pacific
Steam Whaling company, brings the
first news of what may possibly be the
discovery of a hitherto unknown land,
many miles directly north of Alaska.
During a five years cruise just com
pleted, one of the vessels of the whal
ing fleet ventured many miles further
north than any other. A few years
ago officers discovered land which
CDuldnotbe found on any of the
oharts or accounted for in any way.
A gale drove the steamer far north
along the shore of the land, but the
season was so late that the men did
not stop to explore. The men hold it
was an unknown land worthy of ex
ploration at the proper season. No
vessels have since been so far north.
Leavitt thinks this may settle the
question of an open polar sea and ice
drifts south of Point Barlow. He
sajs the ice must find an outlet at
some other place.
ApbactioaIi lumberman, who has
explored the whole Northern region,
is authority for the statement that the
Canadian government has lost
3,000,000 in timber dues alone since
1882, through fires set out by Indians.
He says 100,000,000, would not cover
the amount of timber that has been
destroyed by fire between Lake Dau
phin and Lake Winnipeg.
At Chattanooga, Tenn., a civil en
gineer, named Newson, waved his
handkerchief at his wife, and a young
lady in a direct line with, the parties
believed it an attempt at a flirtation,
and informed her lover, Davis, when
he picked up a rock and struck New
son, giving him a fatal wound.
The Canadian Pacific company
has completed its telegraph line be
tween Montreal and Canso, -where di
rect commumication is made with the
direct Atlantic cables of the Com
mercial Cable company. All Pacific
coast cablegrams "will now go by this
route.
At Montezuma, Iowa, the jury in
the case of the state against Miss
Flora Look, a young lady who shot
and killed two men of a charivari
party who were serenading her grand
father, brought in a verdict of not
guilty.
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The four rival cities for the world's
fair New York, Washington, Chica
go and St. Louis are, through rep
presentative committees, to lay their
claims for the honor before congress
and let that body decide.
The destitution in Dakota is not as
is bad as has been reported. The as-
sistance already rendered has relieved
many.
-Senator Stbwabt is active in his
denunciation of the civil service sys
tem. He says it is an irresponsible
wgtsemce.
mnpne.
Specials to Tlie Astorian.
Silcott ana His Dalcinea in Oanada
Seporied Consolidation of Eailroads.
PoETnANp, Dec. 24-0wing lo
trouble with the wires of the Western
Union Telegraph companv, the regu
lar associated press report was not re
ceived to-day.
A EUBOPEAN- EPIDEMIC.
"Vtax a. Dec. 24 A frequent sequel
to cases of influenza here is an attack
of inflammation of the lungs. A num-'
ber of persons in the hospitals who
nave been suffering from the influenza
are stricken with inflammation of the
lungs and several of them have died.
The influenza has made its appear
ance in the Jesuit school of Kalkas
burg, the victims of 'which are chil
dren of aristocratic people. Seventv
eight scholars have been attacked.
HER NAME IS ITERMINIE.
Montreal, Dec. 24. The police
have discovered that Silcott, the ab
sconding treasurer of the sergeant-at-arms
office of the United States house
of representatives, accompanied by
his paramour, Henninie Tibault, ar
rived at Montreal on Saturday, the
7th inst Henninie remained until
Friday when she left for New York.
AN UNSETTLED QUESTION.
San Francisco, Dec. 24 The ar
rest of Frank Williams, charged with
robbing the stages in north California,
establishes it is said the innocence of
Plutarch Lewis, the young man re
tently taken in custody at Bedding,
California on the same charge. Lewis
said that he had seen Williams and
registered with him at the same hotel
after the robbery of the Boseburg
and Empire City stage. The two men
are remarkably alike iu appearance
and a description of one might aptly
apply to the other. Lewis was taken
from Bedding, where he was arrested
while getting a valise at the express
office and afterward taken to San Fran
cisco, who re he was held to await trial.
malignant diptheria.
Aberdeen, South Dakota, Dec. 24.
The superintendent of the state
board of health has gone to Eureka,
the cen ter of the great Bussian set
tlements to lake measures for the sup
pression of malignant diptheria now
raging among the Bussians. Thirty
deaths have already occurred.
AN EXPECTED ASSIGNMENT.
New York, Dec. 24. The long ex
pected assignment of J. H. Preble &
Co. blank book manufacturers was
made to-day. The terms are about the
same as anticipated.
THEV WON'T BE SOLD.
Boston, Dec, 24. The statement
was published yesterday that C. C.
Washburn's flouring mills of Minne
apolis would be sold to an English
syndicate. This morning it is contra
dicted by a telegram from the propri
etors. his successor has been appointed.
Washington, Dec. 24. The attor
ney general has received the resigna
tion of L. L.McAuthor attorney for
the district of Oregon.
THE ANNOYING INFLUENZA.
Brussels, Dec 24. Influenza is
spreading rapidly. Thirty per cent
of the school children are suffering
and schools are closed. The disease
has spread to all the government of
fices and many officials are prostrated.
probable consolidation.
St. Paul, Dec 24. It is stated
that the Northern Pacific and Wis
consin Central will bo consolidated
on January 1, under the name of
the Grand Central.
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J. H.MANSELL,
SlLnL Cd I H I l DliUliCSi)
HAS AN ASTOR I A OFFICE
S. W. -C0 THIRD AND 0LNEY STREETS.
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, 1883. ' Correspondence Solicited,
Next W. U. Telegraph Oflice. - Third St. Astoria, Oregon.
P. O. BOX 863.
Railway
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Buy and Sell Property on Commission,
We Deal in Real Estate and are Successful in
OurBusiness.
Worsley&Garrutliers
Will in aFcW days Place upon
the Market the
BEAUTIFUL ADDITIONS.
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Grand Sale of Cheap Lots
Adair's Astoria,
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BIiOOK 12,
( RECENTLY CLEARED )
Adjoining present Street Hallway Extension
This BeauMful Tract joins Ihe Citj upon
the east and will he in direct
connection with the
ELECTRIC MOTOR LINE
Camtite
Lois In the abote sightly Block will be of
fered for sale on next Tuesday morning. 24th
inst. at prices ranging from
$200 TO S250 PER LOT.
Terms, one-half down, balance in six mos.
Bonds for deeds. Five per cent, off for cash.
Warranty deed.
WM. B. ADAIR, Agent.
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With the largest and finest line of
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Several blocks have already been spoken fur, so intending purchasers
had better get in and secure choice lot-.
This addition is beautifully lo- the most (jacluifr. This property
cated within one and a half guiles j being so near the city makes it
of the center.of the city of Asteria: especially desirable for tradespeo
on the southern slope, and from itsjple and business men needing a
excellent location and the magn:fi-j suburban home within easy rench
cent views to be obtained from; of their business. Lots will be
every quarter is acknowledged to put on the market till Januanr 1st
be one of the most desirable and j at Sixty Dollars for Inside Lois
picturesque additions ever put en: and Seventy Oollars for Comers,
the market. The government; and as t lie number is limited, ap
military road on the north and the j plication had belter be made eaily
Electric Motor line on the south! in order to secure the best loci
make it so accessible as to satisfy ; tions.
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For Plats and Particulars Apply at the Office of
Ever brought to Astoria.
GIFTS AND PRICES TO SUIT EVERYBODY !
Call and be convinced.
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FRANK SPITTLE,
ASTOB.IA,
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0'ir fiubuih.in Western Addition, will
command your attention daring
the coming week.
Come and See Us.
City Wood Yard.
Hamilton & Co., Prop'rs.
Ofilcc and "Woodyard on Gray' Dock.
All Kinds of Fine Dry Wood Cut
AND DELIVERED
At Kis i-jouublft I'ripea. Satlnfuc-
tiozi Us am n tee it Onr Patrons.
All Orders promptly filled and delivered
in any pirt of the city.
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A QUAKER'S DOZEN.
Richard Stcge, the well knotrn proprietorol
the Quaker Dairy, Xo. 20 Ellis St., San Fran
cisco, last week scat tho following letter to
tho Edwin W. Joy Co. "My family have
lcn takins Joy's Vegetable
Sarzaparilla now for months
with splendid results. Our cx
pcrienco has bcu that aftci
taking it rcgulc ly for a short
thro and gcttina the system
started right, an occasional
dose thereafter kecp3 the sys
tem in perfect condition. A
peculiarity of your vegetable
compound is, iat it does not
loso its effect, but seems rcr -accomplish the
Eame results continually. As a liver and
bowel regu'ator and corrective it is perfection.
Wevroul'l not bo without it In fact I have '
just bought a do-ea bottles to get the re
duced price " A. 11. Rowe of 523 Jones street
S. r., also writes that it has been his habit foi
years lo awake Li lac mornings with a head
ache and an exhausted feeling; butsinco the
first bottle ho lias had up return.
Telegraph "vire3 have lo be renewed
every live or feven years.
A Sotiutl Iifgal iiuioxi.
E.j5RinbridKe Munday Esq., County
Atty., Clay Co., Texas s-ajs: '-Havcused
Electric Bitters with most happy re
sults. My brother also was very low
witn Malarial Fevei and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medi
cine. Am satisfied Electric 1'ilters
saved his life."'
Mr. D. I. Wilcoxaon, oC Uorse Cave,
Ky., adds a like testimony, saying: He
postiveiy believes he would nave died
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as
well as cure all ilalaria Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Dis
orders stands unequaled. Price E0 cents
and Sf, atJnoC.Dement's.
Griffin & Eeed, will use Crosby's old
store a an annex to their present over
stocked quarters. A large stock of
Dolls Wagons and Tojs of aH kinds,
can be found here.
The best, cheapest and finest assort
ment of holiday goods, toys, dolls and
fancy goods ever exhibited in Astoria,
can now be seen at our two stores. Prices
are remarkably low. Gciffix & Beed.
For Fiuo IIiotKraplis,
Go to Misses Carruthen' photograph
gallery: Third street opposite Mor
gan & bhermnn's.
Tlu- latest style of Gents' Bools and
Shoes sit P. J. Goodman's.
If you donl believe it look in at our crowded stores; full
Irom morning until night. The Best Goods for the Lowest
Prices has been our motto. An extra force of clerks "will be
found at our twostotes from now until Christmas.
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Flavors Double Brick Building.
Opposite Occident Hotel, Astoria, Oregon.
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Your loiiey'B Wortl
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Astoria's Most Delightful Suburb.
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JIAItKlED.
In Astoria, Christmas Eve, December 2tth,
1SS3, bv Rev. S. SI. Campbell, D. D., Mr.
John Josepheiiien and Miss Katie C. Whit
ten, of Astoria
NEW TO-DAT.
For Sale,
QA CORDS OF DRY ASH WOOD, ON
OK the bank, at my place.; deep water.
G. A. Fisher, Mr. Coffin.
THEO. BRACKER.
Second Street, AXargo 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 ; aihongst other brands the
well-known "Flor de Madrid."
Goods.
us,
Silverware.
Bisque Ornaments.
ases. Bronzes, Etc:
At our ANNEX can be found a large assortment of
Toys, Wagons and Dolls, of ever' description.
A fine kid-body bisque-head doll for 25c; larger ones,
50c, Toe, $1.00 and $l.r0. 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.
H. W. Stockier, W. D.
DEALER IX
Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Etc.
Prescription Cieik spciks Four different
Languages.
General practice or iledleine attended tb
by the Doctor.
Second Street, near rostolTlee
An Opportunity.
EOR A FEW DAYS ONLY YOU CAN
buy some valuable hind on the John
Day suitable for platting. This Is the last
chanceyou will have to buy small tracts of
land. Inquire at this office
For Sale. .
Valuable Property at Skipanon
Beginning on Monday. 23d inst. I will offer
a few choice lots from Hiram Gray's tract,
adjoining the Gregg property.
Prices Range from SI 20 to 5150
PEU LOT.
Wm. B. Adair, Agent.
For Rent.
SOME NICE OFFICE KOOMS 07EE THE
Mikado candy store for rent. Inquire
of Alex Campbell. ,
Invest at once and double your money in
less than 60 days.
For further particulars call on or address:
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Real Estate
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Dealer
ASTORrA,
OREGON.
If IIUItjMlG If 1110 llUliylii
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Groceries
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CAKI. A. HANSON
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Gc L. PARKER,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Everj thing in a First-chiss Store
and at
Extremely Low Figures.
Goods Delivered alt over Town.
Tp Highest Pries Paid for JttnK.
FOARD & STOKES
New Goods Arriving Every Steamer
TUTS TVEEK.
Mmas
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The Old Sr.ind - Astoila Orefcou.
ABEIIIiE & TM1.
Have Secured the Sale of Two Blocks of i. Matter Addition
to Skipanon. Call To-Bay,
Also Eighteen Good Lots in George VlcEwan's Seaside Ad
dition. Buy Nov While They are Cheap.
Tiie HeYr Model Range
CAN HE If AD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF
W3 131 lOT 41 WIWg&,
Mr w W"i R?"1a fn BUr 2 -w art sft3jB
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Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleahtd.
I!. It. Haw es Is also Agent for the
Buck Patent Cooking Stove,
AND OTIIEU I-IIthT CLASS STOVES.
Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand,
t'tuvjjwuwuiaytzwmiut.TUT;
AND
Fine Wines, Choice Brands,
I havo completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any quantity
at lowest cash figures.
The Trade Supplied,
Families Supplied.
ALL ORDEKS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA.
Your patronage in City or Country solicited.
A. VV. UTZINGER, Cosmopolitan Saloon.
5000 doublo roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of the latest styles and shades
just received direct from Eastern factories.
Also a largo assortment of
Fljiin.
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New Smyrna Rugs,
Call and examine.
Of all 'grades in beautiful new designs
Portiere Curtains, China Matting, Etc., Etc,
CHAS. HEILBORN.
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KEEPS IN STOCK THE
Finest Woolen Goods for Suitings,
ALL THE LATEbT S L'YLES.
He buys for Cash, at Eastern Prices. lie Guarantees the Best Workmanship
on all garments. Call and see for yourselves.
Earth's Block, Astoria
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Astoria Ral Estate Co.
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Office First Door South of the Odd Fellows Building
Offered
Best Bargains Yel
lh Blocks 21,23 and 28,
HUSTLER & AIKEN'S ADDITION. Less than 1 Mile
From the Postofflce.
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.
Price of Lots, $125 to $200, according to Location.
These SEINES are made tine taper and from an actual tcale, and will hang true
and draw when hung in to lines, and from tho
Cold Med&l 3.-2 Patent Twm
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 I wine, superior to the medium laid,
. stronger, more durable and Holds Tan Longer.
Letters or Telegraph shall have our Prompt and Careful Attention
American Net k Twine Co
EstaLlished 1S42. Boston, Ulass. Capital, S330,000.
0 N. B. "We have the largest Netting and Twine plant. Now and costly machinery
has lately been added for knitting heavy Traps for the Columbia river, and Seines
for the Alaska Salmon Fisheries, and the most skillful help employed.
Highest awards at Eostou,lS63, Philadelphia 187G LondonFishenesExpositiou.lSKJ,
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