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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1895)
" -T-.,.p,,1.f,.w-;-i.1-.,-tf.. J-t1i11)r.rrTrnr.Jf1IH rri-rirmt-r-Tn- rr 'iifntnrTniiinMi iiwn a. n r lb -- "',w''f-''!ri7- ASTORIA PBBUC IMAM ASSOCIATION MB DAILY AaiQBUN. -ASB1RU, ' MllUK lUJiKNlfiS. AtfflUBX 2S, 18M,' IK To Keei) Out Irresponsible Deal ers and Bogus Lots. A REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE To Promote Legitimate Business and Astoria's Growth on True Lines. Danger threatens the city of Astoria and her future growth and prosperity, Sharks are waiting on every corner to de vour the unwary. Fraudulent represent ations are to he made to rope In the iwould-toe Investors. Failure to rtallse upon purchases of wildcat property will give the town and Its people a black eye. Boom methods will be employed to muke a lew dollars at the sacrifice of the true resources and business prosperity of the communtly. Stable worth and merit to be buried In an avalanche of worthless "additions." Innocent fouytrs at a dis tance to ibe defrauded ly stolen names end spurious references. 'Now that the upbuilding of Astoria has commenced and construction operations on the railroad are In progress number less "schemes" are being hatched which will ibe sprung upon an unsuspecting pub 11c. It Is well known that men of little or no capital are making strenuous ef forts to plat and put upon the market worthless property that could not be utilized and bui!t up in a hundred years. Tracts of land In outlying dis- trlcts, covered by water a largo part of the time, and which never can be worth anything for business or residence purposes will be put upon the market and sold under false colors to those who are not posted. The "Hammond" ad dition will probably he the name of one of such "additions," the west, east, north and south "Hammond" additions the names of others, when Mr. Hammond probafoly has never seen the stuff and has not a 6-cent piece invested in it. But some people will not know this and will drop their money Into the slot only to And that they have bought a losing nuin her. When a number of such Investors awake to the fact that they hava been swindled they will publish the town and the people to the world as a blackmailing community and so hurt the standing and reputation of the place that notwith standing Its real worth and commercial Importance its growth will be materially retarded and set hack years. - ilven In tho handling of lcgitimato bus iness property and valuable house sites much damage and unnecessary delay will be occasioned from the lack of uniform ity of methods and co-operation of deal ers and owners. Haphazard laying out of sections of property and building up of different portions of the city can only result In confusion and the making of another Boston, where all should be straight lines and symmetry. The indis criminate fixing of prices in property and rivalry between agents will tend to un necessarily reduce the prices on gilt edgo property and unfairly raise tho price on second and third grade property. What is to be the remedy of these various evils, how secure uniformity of action, protection to genuine worth ana the elimination of the evils? Combination of the responsible dealers in real estate upon a common ground of self protection and protection of the public from irresponsible sharks and -swindlers is the only way to preserve the integrity of the community and se cure its rapid and substantial growth Into the prosperity and important posi tion to Which it Is entitled. How are these results to be obtained and on what basis can such combination 'be effected and (maintained? Some ten years ago, when Chicago was upon the eve of its phenomenal growth as a railroad and commercial center, Its real estate men and property owners got together and formed an association for the maintenance of prices, uniformity in the platting of additions, and the regu lation of dealers, which has resulted In the . extraordinary prosperity and solid growth, upon right lines, of that city. Wild cat schemes of all kinds wero barr ed by the association but all legitimate business propositions were entertained and fostered. Today Astoria needs a similar organi zation. One composed of the repre3enta- tive men and real estate brokers which will see to It that only such enterprises and propositions are floated as have true worth and merit In themselves and which will lead to the advancement ar 1 real growth of the city nnd comimui.ity. All wildcat schemes and s; j-! js property should be debarred and so shown up that the interested public cannot possloiy be led astray. The simplest and most effective way to accomplish the desired object is to form a real estate exchange or mutual association under the guidance of an ex ecutive board which shall prescribe rules of action; uniform scales of prices, ac cording to location, of all property; the 'barring out of all wildcat schemes, and the establishment of such a credit as will carry weight throughout the coun try. An executive board and a secretary could be elected, representing the allied Interests, whose duty It would be to see that a'.l pitted additions should conform to the streets of the city as already laid cut, proper grades maintained, and sym etry in the growing city secured. None tout responsible dealers would be ad mitted to the association, and proper ef forts made to suppress all who might attempt to throw disreputable, property cn the market Once a year, or oftener, as circumstances might require, sched ules of prices could be arranged and the necessary action taken to secure the de sired results. Each tias his own interests ct stake, and Is dosiroun of. selling his own property, but only by co-operation and equitable methods can success be attained. Worth will always he recog nized, but in real estate operations dur ing the rapid growth of any city or com munity It Is always an ensy matter for worthless property, agitated and promot ed by irresponsible boomers to find suck ers who wlH purchase. Profit and tem porary advantage are sometimes gained by such adViT.turers, but only to the In jury and marked detriment of the com munity In the long run. It Is a conceded fact that all right thinking citizens desire only the best in terests aad most rapid advancement of Astoria on the lines of truth and solidity. It on'y remains for such concerted action as will secure these results. Individual effort cannot do It; combination can. Meet, form an organization, drift by laws, outline a definite policy, -v-et offi cers to carry It out, punish infractions of the agreement, and the best results must be obtained. SEVEN MORE PIANOS. PROTECTION To sell before) w quit this Held. No "hommef and Stvw song" in our. These pianos must be sold. We cannot leave here -until they are soldi We cannot go until they go. It Is not the policy of our house to jockey our Instruments from town to town. We Invite you In to look at these fine pianos we have on ex hibition at our depot here, 710 Commer cial street. THE WILEY B. ALLEN CO. THE KEGATTA BALL. The Second Ball Given Unler the Aus pices of the A. F, C. a, Select Affair. If all of Astoria's best society were not at tho regatta ball last evening, cer tainly there was not lacking as full a representation as has been gathered to gether at any of the previous affairs given at the A. F. C.'s pretty quarters. Nearly all of those present at the Tues day evening entertainment at the same place were noticed there again last even ing, and in adUition to these, qultcwa number of visitors now In the city to witness the regatta were also in attend ance. Many came somewhat earlier than usual, as If evincing a desire to be there early in order to enjoy more fully and to a greater length the pleasure offered by the occasion. Several counter attractions detracted somewhat from the attendance in the earlier part of tho evening, but after these -were over, most of those who attended them came to the armory, so that by 10 o'clock the hall was fully thronged with the clts select society. As on Tuesday night, the 11th Infantry band, from Vancouver, furnished the music, and the previous announcement to that effect gave the assurance, which was well verified by the gay throng pres ent last evening that the occasion would be well attended by lovers of dancing and good music. A flno dance program had been prepared and Included several new numbers. The entire affair was well managed and everything pertaining to It was highly satisfactory, with one pos sible exception, viz., the lighting of the hall. This was too- plainly apparent to some of our visitors, and It Is to be re gretted that the club had not provided at least two arc lights for the occasion, for they certainly would have added very materially to the affair. However, tho bright remarks and flashing eyes of the unany beautiful ladles present, added a more natural brilliancy to the affair than could have been given by artificial light. WEATHER BUREAU. Record of the Month of September for Twelve Years. The following data, compiled from the weather bureau records at Fort Canby, Wash., should prove of value and inter est in anticipating the more important meteorological elements, and the range within which such variations may bo ex pected to keep for the coming month of September: The month of September for 12 years Temperature Mean or normal, 67 de ernes. Tho warmest month was that of 1SS3, with an average of SI degrees; the coldest month was that of 1S93, with an average of 65 degrees. Ths highest tem perature was 86 degrees on the 21st, 1SS3; tho lowest was ti degrees on the 20th, 18U4. Average date on which first "kill ing" frost occurred in autumn, October, 28; average date on which last "killing" frost occurred in spring, March 2. Precipitation (rain and melted snow) Average for the month, 3.36 Inches. Aver ago number of days with .01 of an inch or .more, 13. The greatest monthly pre cipitation was 6.2S inehe3 in 1S54; the least monthly precipitation was 0.34 inches in lsoo. The greatest .amount of precipitation recorded in any 21 consecu tive hours was 2.21 Inches on the 22d, 1S92. Clouds and weather Average number of clear days, 10; partly cloudy days, 8; cloudy days, 12. Wind The prevailing winds have been from the north; the highest velocity of the wind was 76 miles from the south on the 23th, 1889. J. J. KELLIHER, Weather Bureau. Fort Canby, Wash., August 20. 1835 The grasshoppers are reported to have done damage 'to crops in some Instances In th upper portion of the valley above Ashland, particularly where the harvest ing was delayed. The hoppers went through one ten-acre piece of oats and nearly stripped It. T'lra lens and clock of HIcata. lighthouse cost $14,000, and is most complete In all lte working parts. The light has been seen 'to flash 30 mites to sea. The light is 63,830 candle power, as against the Cape Foulweather light of 35,350 candle power. FOR A CASE IT WILL NOT CURE. J Anaorreeable Laxative and NERVE TONIC, Bold by Druggists or sent by mail 50600 and (1.00 per package. Samples free. fm TTsS The Favorite TOOTH P0TOK &LU 11 j for tho Teetuoad iireathfio. For Bale by S. W. Cunn. Patricolo- Markeberg Combination Fisher's Hull, three nights, August a, 22. and 23. WerlnnRrtftv. Thnrftrinv nn.1 Friday. Matinee 2:30; evening perform ance, 8:30. Little iBabnlll. thA !ftlilpnt Pmillw Comedienne, and the Greatest Child Ar tist on the American stage. Louis and Isabelle Patricolo, Musical Artists Supreme. Prof. Markeber? will pIva a pi-nml tight-rope performance. Pror. E. Bonavle will assist. Social dance after the performance. Adnnisftlfjn - 35 nnd 50 Cent Few flan Would Ask i ior a Mner umnor than those -we serve. We're trying; in every way to make them the most en joyable in town. All the "good things" of the season cooked by our excellent cook in the most delicious style. Perfect service. j If you invite a friend to the Palace Restaurant the place Is a sufficient guar actee that he will receive a good meal. 1 t. ana Vnrt-ri"h S'.om-vch and bonrei complaints an- bestj relieved by the timely uh of DeWltt'S Colic and Cholera Cure. Insist on bav in? ttols preparation. Djn't take ether. ANNOUNCEMENT Copeland & Thorsen! Have opened a first-class Boot and Shoe Store In Astoria, Our stock is all new, having been manufactured to OUR ORDER since last May, and " will comprise every grade, from the Finest Ladies' and Gentlemen's Foot wear to Miners' "Trilbies" Owing to delays in the East our Best Grades Have Not Arrived But we will be in position to meet the wants of all for the FALL AND WINTER TRADE We have determined to permanently identify ourselves with Astorians And we desire their patronage. All who call upon us will receive the same poli'.e attention, whether they are purchasers or not. nnnn km 1 -rr3 EXTRAORDINARY! 1 - 1 .veW'V-'"- .v " Wn - - V HORSE 523 COMMERCIAL ST. ASTORIA, ORE. 187a l89J Brothers, Lubricating OILS A Specialty. Sell ASTORIA; Ship Chandelery, Hardware, Iron & Steely Coal, Groceries & Provisions, Flour & Mill Feed, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Loggers Supplies, , Fairbank's Scales, Doors& Windows, Agricultural Implements Wagons & Vehicles. B. F. AIvIvEN, Dealer in Wall Paper, Artist Materials, Paints and Painters Supplies Glass, Mouldings, Japanese Mattings, Rugs and Bamboo Goods Contractor for Fresco Painting, Paper Hanging, tC 765 Commercial Street. Snap R Kodak at any man coming out ot our itore and you'll get a portrait ot a man brimming OTer with pleasant thoughts. Buch quality In the liquors we have to olTer are enough to PLEASE ANY MAN. Corpe and Try Them. HUGHES & CO. A.STORIA. IRON WORKS Concomly St., foot of Jckton, Aitorlt. General Machinists and Boiler Makers Und and Marine Engtnei, Boiler work. Steam boat and Cannery Work a Specialty. Catting! of All Descriptions Made to Order on Short Notice. John Fox. President and Superintendent A. I Fox Vice President 0. B. Prael Secretary They Lack Life There are twines sold to fishermen on the Columbia river that stand In (he same relationship to Marshall's Twine as a wooden Image does to the human belng-they lack strength life -evenness and lasting qualities. Don't fool yourselt into the belief that other twines besides Marshall's will do "Just as well." They won't They cannot C.J. TRENCH RD, Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. and Pacific Express Co; tfOIHE and PHOEfHX INSU WCE CO'S. Custom House Broker f and Commission Merchant. 50a Bond Street. Kopp's Beer Hall Choice Wlnet, Liquors and Cigars. KENTUCKY WHISKEY Only banded over the bar, The largest glass of N. P. Beer. Half-and-half, 5c' Free Lunch. Chas. Wirkkala, Proprietor. Cor. Concomly and Lafayette St. THOMAS MOKKO, Ths Blacksmith whoso shop to oppos ite Cutting's oaruiery, is now prepared to do such odd Jobs as making new cannery coolers, reiairlng old ones, making new fishln boat irons, and re pairing old ones, and all other black smithing that requires first-class work nwnship. Superfluous Hair! Removed by the electrio needle. Eye brows nrobed. Cure guaranteed. Con sultation free. The NEW YORK AND PORTLAND. ELECTROLYSIS COM PANY. Room 24, Backer llonso.. B98 Commercial street MUSIC Hflki. KEATINO & CO will open their Muilo Hall st As tor street, It Saturday the 10th. They will It it It keep numberless good liquors and cigars besides having good music ill the time. Hair Goods manufacture All Style I Wigs, Bangs, Switches. Combings Made Up, Dressing, Shampooing, Bleaching and Dyeing. Children's Hair Cutting. IAS C B SEDEfLOF, 351 Commercial St., cor. Eighth. SEASIDE SIfflfIILIt. A oomplt stoole of lomhr rm hand in the rough or tiremed. Fiuorinaj, rua tla, celling, and all kinds of finish; mouldings and shingles; also bracket work done to order. Terms reasonable and prices at bedrock. All orders promptly attended to. Office, and yard at mill. H. W. L. LOO AN, PropT. Seasldt. Oregon. .