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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1890)
tt'' w'vsjr- --- :yV s ayff, xvf---itrf -Bf t r JI' J? "i-e, I7X PO She ga Ssfotturo. BRIGHTON BEACH! ASTORIA. OREGON: BSieillSIHISEIIHIHUlSlIEEfUI nuiiuiaaainaaiaaifiBaiiiiwfk iiiiiRiimiiniiiiiiiiiiMU" THURSDAY- -.JULY 31. 18D0 tw 1 A DEGENERATE CODE. The Lynchburg, "Virginia, papers have letters in them from General Jubal A. Early, a distinguished -vrar-rior of "Virginia's sacred soil. The general Teplies to a personal attack by Major J. H. Lacy, another distin guished and partially extinguished survival of the civil rar. Each one says that the other is a coward and a sonot a sea cook. Gen. Early says he -won't fight a duel. This betokens a change in the code. Time was -when nothing but pistols cud coffee for two would satisfy southern blood. Kow the generals and majors content themselves with fighting at long range in the col umn of the newspapers. The fact that the quarrel has led to nothing but a publication of what may be called the pleadings and proofs on both sides, seems to indi cate that newspaper controversy as a means of vindicating honor, wiping out an insult, and settling personal difficulties between gentlemen, is be ginning to commend itself to the southern mind. In the presont low stage of the duel it has obvious ad vantages. The newspapers are al ways glad to encourage it becauso the traditional fancy that such disputes must end in blood, still lingers in the pubhc mind, and always creates an interest at the outset in a hostile cor respondence. The interest in a con troversy of this kind, too, is deep laid in human nature, and will survive the disappearance of this fancy. Then there is no doubt that for real pleasure there is much greater and more lasting satisfaction to be derived from scathing denunciation of a personal or political enemy in print than by standing up and letting him fire a pistol at your head. A purely private letter of this kind is frequently the greatest possible relief to a south ern man of fiery mind and outraged honor, who feels himself wronged, and with many persons has the ad vantage of freeing the mind from all bitterness, and even restoring ami cable feelings toward the person de nounced. The mere chance of taking your enemy's life at the risk of your own, was a poor thing compared with the certainty of inflicting lasting mis ery and distress of mind upon him by a proper selection of epithets. But how vastly this is improved upon by resorting to the agency of the newspapers. The feeling that every word is read and weighed by the read ing public, that sixty-five millions of people are flocking to take part as spectators or seconds, gives a zest to the literary efforts on either side that the duellist of the old school could Tieverhavc known. Besides this, the controversial method has the great merit of being perfectly fair to both sides, and constituting a semi-judicial means of settling a dispute. "When pistols or swords were used the combatant who was entirely in the right might be killed, merely through the superior swordsmanship or aim of Lis adversary. But in newspaper con troversy it is always the best man that wins, or, it is his own fault if he does not; because, even supposing him to be inferior in literary talent to his op ponent, he can reinforce himself by calling in assistance. He can retain counsel, hire expert, symposiastic tal ent, and in this way make the balance perfectly even. The new method has been in use for a good while in the north, but has never been fully estab lished at the south, because, though difficulties there frequently used to begin in the symposiastic manner in the newspapers, they were generally ended by a sudden resort to shotguns. his mite to the cause of progress in the present press correspondence. Gen. Early may, therefore, bo con gratulated on having contributed In old times the dying duelist on his deathbed used to transmit, as his most precious heirdom to his son, the dueling pistols, the sword or the shot gun with which he had during life protected the honor of himself and family. May not the time come when the expiring parent will, instead of this, hand down the newspaper files in which he "exposed" his enemies, and the documentary proofs by which be established to the general public satisfaction of the entire United States that they were a set of ruffians who were beneath the notice of a gentle man, and with his dying breath re mind his child that tlio pen is a much saore effectivo weapon than the sword? Accordikg to an exchange life sav ing stations nlong the coast have been supplied with boats which many naval experts consider inadequate for their purposes. Some of the Atlantic sta tions are now using a novel craft, and it k thought that the stations on the Pacific coast will be shortly provided with it The new boat will be a freak in its liae. It k constructed of galvanized item aad may be anywhere from 20 to 300 feet in length. It has the general shape of a dynamite shell with double coBicfil ends. The passengers are to be Boated in the interior upon a long 3Mt swung from a shaft extending froaa esd to end in the center. Pas sengers will obtain egress and ingress ttaomgh a square hole near what SMgjkt be termed the top of the boat 'Wliea everything is in readiness the toajwkxw of the manhole is closed and Ibe bt becomes impervious to water. B motive power is a propeller wheel, panted from the inside by levers, the operator himself being seated on the mcimg seat Means are provided for ariiiaial ligWiag, and the craft, alto vaMMiV"4U be'a aovel one. fls Laid out by h. ROBB & PARKER, General Agents, PBonmrnoN is pleasantly profitable in practice. The Des Moines Leader says: .In 1884 the expenses of our justices' courts to the public amounted to about $4,000. In that year the pro hibitory law was enacted, a law ushered in with the promise that it would wipe out nine-tenths of our court expenses, and now in tho sixth year of experiment under that law, the expenses of our justices' courts to the public will reach the sum of C0, 000 at least Tho significance of this sum can be estimated when wo con sider that it amounts to more than SL20 for every man, woman and child in tho city of Des Moines, a greater sum per capita than was required in the good days of old for all the ordi nary expenses of our national govern ment. Editor Johnson, of the "Walla twice Union has the same experience as other newspaper men. "While here last week he wrote some letters to his paper, but they didn't arrive till after he had returned. But he is publishing them all tho same, on the proposition that they arc loo good to go in tho waste basket Tnn proposed 200,000 appropria tion for a ship railway at The Dalles and Celilo, will not pass this session of congress, through no fault of Binger Hermann, who made a good fight for it The next session of the Columbia waterway association has lots of work cut out for it Saioiox fishing on tho lower Colum bia virtually closes to-day. It has been a singular season in many re spects, the result justifying a san guine feeling for futuro prospects. There will be no fall fishing, and the outcome of the Alaska pack is awaited with interest 'Tis said in Portland that Sam. Par rish is to be superseded by Jho. "W. Minto, as chief of police. Parrish's administration has been a disgraceful one, and if he isn't superseded ho ought to be. The "Tiendo Publishing company" have filed articles of incorporation in Tacoma. They naively state that the object is "to acquire real estate." A very laudable ambition." 'Die record of cures iccomplislicd by Hood's Sarsapanlla can never be com pletely written. TJ:e peculiar curative powers of llood's Sarsaprilla are suc cessful when evervt!i:ng else has-failed. If your blood is impure, your digestion out of older, try llood's Sarsapirilla. For Adoption. Two boys, one 3, and one 5 years of age. They are bricht healthy children, and deserve good homes. Address N. B., care Astokian. Ludlow's Ladies' S3.00 Fine Shoes; also flexible hand-turned French Kids, at P. J. Goodman & Co.'s. Choice fiesh Oregon Thompson & Ross'. peaches at (!o to the Columbia bakery ice cream parlors and try a dish of their line ice cream. NEW TO-DAY. UNION MADE CIGARS! A$k jour dealer for the following brands of cigars; Australian Hullot, V. J. Kruin Jt Co., Li l'erfcctos. La ltosa del Vuelta, Innocence and Eipht Hour Lenyuc. The Union 1-abel on each box. For further par ticulars apply to John ITahn, Astoria, Ore gon. Concomly Street Improvemenu. Notich is hereby given that the Com mon Council of the City of A&toria, Clatsop County Oregon propose to order the improvement of Concomly street, in the city of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John McClure, from the cast side of Main street to the west end of said Concomly street, by filling and grading the same to its established grade to its full width, and by replank ing the samo to its full width (where planking is not already in good con dition) with new and sound fir plank four inches in thickness, and by build ing sidewalks on both sides thereof, where deemed necessary; and unless a remonstrance signed by the owners of two-thirds of the property fronting on said street bo filed with the Auditor and Polica Judge within ten days of tho final publication of this notico, to wit: on or before Saturday, August 23d, 1890, the Common Council will order said Improvements made. By order of tho Common Council. Attest: T. S. Jewett, Auditor and Police Judge. Astoria, July 31st, 1890. RAILROAD EXCURSION AND BALL. Sunday, Augii&t 3d, 1S9G, nr the -FIHNI1SH- Benevolent Society ! Astoria to Seaside, and Return. Concluding with a Ball in tho evening at Liberty Hall. Music by the Finnish Baud. ! Tickets, which will Includo the Ball, $1.00. piiiiriron from c to 12 vears. half fare. The public generally are Invited. Tho steamer Electric will leave "Wilson & Fisher's wharf at 8:15 A. M., connecting ,.iiii onro fc t.li liriilee. find at thn Motor wharf. TIcKots may he secured from mem bers or tho Association. H. JiKNUUIURfeUJN, 1 H. JONES, J. KASKI. vuommmee. Fine Property. FOUR CHOICE LOTS US' BLOCK 110, McClure's, suitable for residence pur poses. Will sell singly, T. 1', HODGE. f. l. Logan The Coining Wagon Road From A. J. STEELE, President L. O. CnENATJLT, Vice-President and Business Manager. Frankfor ICIII1IIMBI Paid-up Capital, $300,000. Frankfort, - - Washington. Correspondence Solicited. ASTORIA OFFICE, - Havel's Brick Building. P. O. Box 701. Warren REAL ESTATE DEALERS. 559 Third St.9 - - Astoria, GRIMES' HOTEL, Seaside. Special Bargains in Seaside Property Investments for Non-Residents a Specialty. CHOICE ACREAGE IN La Fayette Park. Three Miles from the Postoflice and Custom House. Astoria Real Estate Co. 172 CASS ST., The Oregon Land Co. Where Property Is Left For Sale. Corner Third and OIney Sts., ASTORIA, - OREGON For Desirable Acreage Or INSIDE PROPERTY. Call on or Address Leinenweber & Goodenough, SECOND ST., Near Tostofflco. ----- p. O. Box 63. i in i i in The Pacific Real Estate Company Sells tickets to or from any part of the United States or Europe with any line desired. Also Money Order or Exchange on European Countries. J. BIGGS. BIGGS. HALL & 00., Frankfort Real Estate Co. nri?rrp; J Cor. Commercial and Tearl Sts., Frankfort, Wash, Or HjX -j FIavej,s Brick mode, 4.K 2d st,t Astoria. Investments Made for oil-Residents, a Specialty. P. O. BOX 662 SfuU?iumfshcd.iCltC(1, Map,, Circulars aml a11 Information CS-O TO TJbLJhi Columbia Bakery FOR FRESH BREAD, Cakes, and Fine Confectionery. All Orders Delivered. COOLEY BROS. FLYNN, The Tailor, KEEPS IN STOCK THE Finest Woolen Goods for Suitings. All the Latest Styles He bays for Cash at Eastern Prices. lie Guarantees the Best Workmanship on all Garments. Call and see lor yourself. Barth Block. ASTORIA, OK. Willamette :- University Graduates Students in Classical, Literary, Scientific, Normal, Business, Law and Medical Courses. Also Musical, Theological, Pharmaceutical and Art Courses. It is the oldest, largest and least expensive institution of learning in the northwest. School opens first Monday in September. Send for catalogue to r,. . ., THOS, VANSCOY, President, Snlem, Or. Terminus of Astoria J. F. BOURN, See." J. H. JONES, Treasurer & Wright, Astoria, Oregon. in ii ii ii "" II. II. HALL. n u d BE lH P Ifl S33B31 Seaside Eesort of Oregon. and South Coast Railroad to the Resort, J.H.MANSELL, -" REAL ESTATE BROKER, NOTARY PUBLIC FOR STATE OF OREGON. City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water Frontage for Sale. Correspondence Solicited. I O.Box3G3. Established 1853. INVESTMENTS MADE FOR OUTSIDE PAKT1ES. Next W. U. Telegraph Office. Third St. Astoria. Oregon. Mikado" CANDY To-Day-Fine Ice Cream Soda-To-Day Also Handle None but the Finest Key West and Imported OIGAH.S. I'lcnso Call and Give me a Trial. THIRD STREET. Next Vf. U. Telegraph Office gjgr f. L UHLEHHART. Office on Third St.. Opp. Odd Fellow's Temple. P. O. Box 841, ASTORIA, OREGON. Lots in WARRENTON and WEST WARRENT0N For Sale, On Installment rian. Discount for Cash. A residence in Astoria since 1872 cnableslTxr X TTFJT "CrVFTX A "WnH me toghe the best of information respect ins property in Astoria anu mis vicinity FRED Saddles and Harness A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM: GOODS AT SAK FRANCISCO PRICES. I make a specially of good work and guarantee satisfaction. At the Old Stand, Wes Side Oiney Street, Near Wilson & Fisher's. ASTORIA, 'ss-Js -s-i c Ixr-inoxj.se Stock. FURNIWRE CHAS. HEILBOEN. Two car loads received: More on the way. You are invited to see tlio finest display of Furniture, Carpets, eta. In tlio city. Prices reasonable. THE OLD STAND, - ASTORIA, OR. m MMMgmmm 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. Reoeived fresh, every Steamer. TH. OLSEN, (Examinerct Dansk Apothcker) Prescription Druggist. I'rescription Accurately Carefully and Compounded Choice Perfumes ol All Oilors, Toilet and Fancy Articles. 588 Third St., Astoria, Or. H. EKSTROM, Practical : Watchmaker, ASTORIA, OK. A fine line of Gold and Sliver Watches, Solid Gold and Plated Jewelry, Clocks, etc., at reasonable prices. Repairing Promptly Done. Next to Morgan & Sherman. GOTO LARSON & FULLBACK FOR G-ROOERIES AND FKESII FRUITS. Orders Delivered Free of Charge. Country Orders solicited. ;j.nira Hrreer, next f Pioneer office. FACTORY Real Estate Broker TT JL-J KJ ill JJLil. JI.Xa.JL1i JL AGENT.- SAIZ OREGON. TI1E Largest : Stock 1 THE Lowest : Prices I -THE- DIAMOND PALACE GUSTAY IIAASEN, Pror. A Large and Well Selected Stock of Fine Diamonfls t Jewelry a.i .bxircmeiy iow rricw. All Goods Bought at Tfcix EtUMlikaiMt Warranted Genuine. Watcli and Clock Repairing A SPECIALTY. Corner Cass and Squemoqua Streets John C. Dement. DRUGGIST. Successor to W. E. Dement k Co. Carries Complete Stocks of Drugs and Druggists' Sundries. Prescriptions Care rally CeMButfet. Agent lor Mexican Salve and Norwegian Pile Cure GO TO EASTMAN'S AND GET $5 Cabinets for 92.50, . ft 1 C5!BHE8ELKiJ K As Laid Out Affording a Lovely s CLOSING j.F We offer for sale our Entire COST. Surprise Orders from the Country v' and the benefit - ui -- Mipn TERMS OF SALE STRICTLY CASH. New York j-Novelty Store, Flavel's Brick Building, Opp. Occident Hotel. CITY BOOK STORE Eo&c3.QLTi.i:irtoxjS- For - Blank . Books and I Stationery of All Kinds. A Large Assortment of Novels Always on-Hand The Latest Periodicals and Magazines received as soon as pnblislied. ' GRIFFIN :&: REED. . .kAkiJ "V r- Wholesale Wine House. Fine Wines, Choice Brands. I have comploted arrangements for supplying any brand ofYine in any quantity at lowest cash figured: " v - t- - - The Trade Supplied, -- Families Supplied. ALL OEDEBS DElkvEBED FREE IN ASTORIA. Yonr patronage in City or Country solicited., ' - - , - . . A. W. UTZINGER. Cosmopolitan Saloon. Stockton & Welch, Real Estate Brokers, AND EMPLOYMENT "OFFICE " -" - City, Suburban and Acreage Property For Sale. MAIN ST ASTORIA, OR., P. 0. Box 511. No curbstone brokera employedhere The Iieading Tailor. Chas. McDonald. Call and See My Nobby StoclT of "Spring Goods Jnst Arrived. It comprises the latest goods in the market, and I offer them at prices never before heard of in Astoria, and guarantee the best and most comfortable fitting suits in the city. Next to C. H. Cooper's The New Model Range CAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF El. R. HA WES, Agent. Call and Examine It ; You "Will be Pleased. E.R.'BTawes'Ia also Agent for tnr Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIRST CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., North Pacific Brewery, Y JOHN XOPP5f- - Proprietor. -BREWER OF PTRA FINE BOHEMIAN LAGER BEER. EXTEA PINE STEAM BEES. 19-ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO." Astoria Grocery ui Canned FroitCo., JOBBERS.and RETAILERS, Carrying-A Fall Line Groceries, Provisions, Green and Canned Fruits. ; no. o i secona street. by H. F. L. LOGAN Drive. OUT SALE! TMi Stock BELOW ITS ORIGINAL Bargains Every .Dayy - will receive prompt attention of the reduction.-- . Astoria, Oregon. a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. TJEm.