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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
The Reason Why.

We are in receipt of 4 cOmmunica-
ton in which the writer in most
courteous terms asks us why We de-
vote so much space in The AsToRIAN
to II. Willard and the Northern Pa
cihc railroad. He closes his valuable
letter by saying: al thought that
you were opposed to monopoly and in
favor Of forfeiture of the Astoria land
grant, and don't see how you can con-
sistently publish column after column
about Wizards triumph, as you call it.
Wouldn't it ne more of triumph for
him to do what he should and build
the Astoria railroadl'
The inability of our correspondent
to understand why we publish 'col-
umn after column" about the COM
pletion of the Northern Pacific. would,
we fear. preclude his understanding
our reason. Suffice it to say that
what people read this paper for is to
get the news, Just what news is,
is the question. In our judgment,
the most important current events
claim precedence. Does our cores
pondenf know Of any more important
event than the completion of the y.
p. X. RI If he does he will do as a
service by giving us full particulars,
and we will gladly pay him for the in
formation, and fill all fOur sides of the
paper with the news. Our correspon-
dent is correct in his suppOsitions as
TO our sentiments: he has only to read
THE AsroRIAN to see inst where we
stand, but we are always willing to
coRcede to others the consistency we
claim for ourself, and were We TO ig-
more the events of the day, our paper
would soon be in such Il condition
that it made very little difference
what it said.
A newspaper to amount to anything
must pay Its way; to pay its way it
must have circulation; to have circu-
lation it must give the news and be
impartial. Let our correspondent
strengthen the situation by substan-
tial appreciation and he will have no
cause to fear that his friendly suppo-
sitions were unfouDded.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Clatsop Plains.

A correspondent signing himself
Farmer" writes from Skipanon con-
corning a recent article in THE As
ToRIAN about importing so much of
what We eat from California, and
makes an excellent point in sayingithat
the reason SO little "truck" is brought
to Astoria from the surrounding
country, is on account OF the lack of
roads. That Is the main difficulty,
and just 50 long as present conditions
obtain, just 50 long We must import
from California the vegetables we eat.
If farmer could load his wagon and
drive into Astoria, and dispose of the
"truek, carrying back what he didn't
sell, there would be a different state
Of affairs altogether. As it is he must
pay freight on what ne sends, take his
chances on finding ready sale, pay
commission on those sales, and taking
it altogether, the inducements are not
sufficient. Our correspondent init
mates that he doesn't want 10 raise
"truek" for his health, and here again
the good sense of his ideas show out.
If We here in Astoria can guarantee
him a good market he will send us
fruit and vegetables, but he must be
assured of a reasonable profit. But
Farmer" does not get at the root of
the matter. Time was, when a load
of "truck" would supply Astoria. The
sudden demand occasioned by increas-
ed population, overbalances the imme-
diate source OF supply. 4 leading
grocer told us three weeks ago tha:
his freight bills for July ON truck
apples, berries, melons, peas, pota-
toes, etc, was over 5000. He proba-
bly, sold $1,000 or $4,000 worth Of
fruit and vegetables ia that month
multiply this by the number in the
business and one gets an idea of the
magnitude of the demand as compared
with two or three years ago. In this
as in other things, the apparent order
of cause and effect is temporarily re.
versed: the supply creates the de,
mand, and that in turn regulates the
amount.
We expect sometime when our
monied men realize that they car
make one-and-s-half per cent month
out of it, TO see a road built from
Smiths Point across TO Clatsop, SC
that the 1900 people who come down
here every summer can have the ad.
vantages Of the city combined with
the attractions of the seashOre. When
that comes to pass, our Skipanon cor
respondent can load his wagon with
choice vegetables and sell them in As
toria, with a better chance to realizC
fair profit than he has at present.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Yesterday morning the Northern
Pacific railroad began laying track
from this city toward Kalama. Work
was commenced near the west side
round house, below Ainsworth dock,
and will be continued out North Front
street, past Weidler's sawmill for four
miles, where it will meet the track
layers coming this way from Richard s
Landing. An engine and six cars
from the Oregon and California were
loaned to the Northern Pacific for the
work. Tracklaying over the length of
the branch between Portland and Ka-
lama will be finished early in Septem-
Der, several days before Dir. Willard
and party will be ready to 60 to the
Sound. -OregOniGn, tSS.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Wonders will never cease, but OF
all the wonderful things that ever oc,
Cured the most surprising is the fact
that daily newspapers published in
San Francisco have begun compli-
lnenting each other. The first thing
we know the STANDARD will be credit
ing THE AsToRIAN with items, and
that will almost transcend belief.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Writing of the salmon pack the
New Westminster, B. C. correspond
ent Of the California Grooe,, and Can
iier, says:
The salmon fishing season has thus
far been failure, as compared with
former years, disappointing the hopes
which were entertained by packers
early in the season. Ten thousand
cases represents the pack to this date.
Packers are looking forward to next
month and hoping for large catch;
but it is generally feared that the run
will be light. All our fisheries will
lose money this year should the run
continue as ligh: as it has proved dur.
ing the early part of the season. The
pack at this point last season wa
something over $4,000 cases. Thu
year it will be far below these figures
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The salmon shipments to the east
by rail for the month of July were as
follows: From San Francisco by the
c. p. r. r., 8,941 cases; from San
Francisco by the S. p. r. R., 27,02C
cases; from Sacramento by the c. p.
r. R., 1879 cases, and from Sacra-
mento by the S. P. r. r., 5,424 cases,
making an aggregate shipment east
from San Francisco and Sacramento
during the month of July of 45,764
cases.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Cifeap Furniture.

The furniture establishment Of VI.
Olsen X Co, are turning out their own
work, and their rapid sales go to show
the favor with which their furniture
is received. In the last five days they
have sold seventeen sets of furniture,
and the low price at which they are
able to sell their goods shows intending
purchasers where 10 go. A large lot of
material is now on the way which will
be worked up at prices to suit the
closest buyers.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Being entirely vegetable, no par
ticular care is required while using
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei
let's" They operate without disturb
ance to the constitution, diet, or Oc-
cupation. For sick headache. consti-
patton, impure blood, dizziness, SPUR
eructions from the stomach, bad taste
in mouth, bilious attacks. pain in re-
gion of kidney. internal fever, bloated
feeling about stomach, rush of blood
to head, take DIR. Pierce's "pellets.
By druggists.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

A Chicago dispatch says: Prep.
arations have been made for the en-
tertainment of the guests of the
Northern Pacific road who will be
present at the formal opening Septem.
Der 9th. 1t is said that s23, 900 hai
been expended for wines and liquors
alone. The people of the Northwest
talk of nothing but the proposed ex
cursion. Invitations were limited t
800, which were sent to the mos
prominent Americans and to peopl,
in Europe. On the 3lst inst th,
trains bearing the party will arriv,
here. st. Paul business men hav,
made liberal subscriptions for the en-
tertainment of guests.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
There was landed from the stea

There was landed from the steam
er Oregon yesterday, a roll of tele-
graphic cable $500 feet long, to be
used across the Columbia river at Ka-
lama. This cable is at least an inch
il not more in diameter, and has
three conductors in it. 1t is the
largest cable that has been brought to
Oregon, although some of the same
is in use on the Sound in Washing
ton Territory. This coil weighs 81,
tons, and will be placed in position al
sosn as the railroad is completed t.
Kalama. STANDARD.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The first through shipment of
freight to st. Paul via the Northern
Pacific was made yesterday. 1t was
addressed to John Muir, superinten-
dent of traffic for the n. p. r. r.
and o. R. and n. Co. The first ship
mept of freight to Chicago was also
made yesterday TIA. Booth, the we'll
known oyster and salmon packer, and
consisted of salmon from his pack
ing establishment at Astoria. Ore =
gonidn GO.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Per ship MelGnciitOn. Carl Adler re-
ceived an invoice of Pianos and Organs
Amongst them Is the celebrated Behr
Bros. cylinder top upright, one of the
finest instruments made; also Esty Or.
gans, etc. These instruments speak for
themselves. Parties desiring Ia pur-
chase will do well 10 examine the same
For sale cheap, for cash. or on the in
stallment plan, at Carl Adler'S Music
Store
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The pack of the Aberdeen Pack
ing company for 'S3 would fill ninety
three cars, a respectable sized train of
itself. There are thirty-eight Gamer
les on the river, and this little item
will give our eastern friends an idea
of what is possible in the matter Of
freights in this corner of the Union.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Have Wistar's balsam OF wild cherry
always at hand. 1t cures coughs, colds,
bronchitis, whoOping cough, Group, in
huenZa, consumption, and all throat and
Jung complaints. 20 cents audSl bOi-
flp
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The Peruvian syrup mas cured thou
sands who were suffering from dyspep.
sia, debility, liver complaint, bOils, hu
mors, female complaints, etc. Pamph
lets free to any address. Seth w. Fowl,
& Som Boston.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Notice.

Dinner at - EFF'S" CHOP HOUSE
every day at O'clock. The best 25 cent
meal in town; soup, fish, seven kinds OF
meats, vegetables, pie, pudding, etc. A
glass of :. r. Beer. French Claret, tea or
coffee included. All who have tried
him say JEFF is I he .BOSS."
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The first salmon caught this sea-
son in Commencement bay were
offered for sale on the streets yester-
day by some enterprising fishermen.
The fish were rather small and not
quite up to the average of previous
years. Tacoma Ledder, g.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The Carlton house at Olympia,
was completely destroyed by fire
at eight o'clock last Sunday
evening. 1t was insured for
$4,000. 1t is supposed to have been
the result of lamp exploding. Most
of the furniture on the lower floor
WINS saved. Loss about SI5, 900.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The sylph-like form of Jerry
Coldwell darkened our Office yester-
day. He has fed from Portland
smoke and will splash around Shoal.
water bay for a week.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
For n Neat Fitting Root

Or Shoe, go to =. J. GOodmanS, on Che
namus street, next door tO |. w. Case.
All goods of the best make and guaran-
teed quality. \ full stock; new goods
constantly arriving. Custom work.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Roscoe DiXOn's new eating house
is now open. Everything has eeen fit
ted up in first-class style, and his well
known reputation as a caterer assures
all who like good things to eat. that at
his place they can be accommodated.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Those who have not as yet Sc
cured seats for the lecture by Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher this evening
have no time to lose. The seats are
going fast, and by noon will probably
be all taken.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The run of salmon in Coos bay
continues light, the fishermen not
taking enough to pay expenses. Such
fish as they get are large and solid,
bu. the number is hardly equal to
that of last year at this time. A good
run is reported in the Coquille, but
the run at the Umpqua and the Sius.
law is no better than in the bay.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

All the patent medicines advertised
i'm this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery, and toilet articles, ETC.. can
be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W.
COnn's drug store, opposite Oc-iden
hctel, Astoria.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Duplex Galvanic Belts.

Persons wishing to purchase them
viii call on j. W. Conn, who is agent
for them. at his Drug Store opposite DC,
cidcnt Hotel,
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Look Hercy

You are out a treat. and don't you for
get il, if you miss JEFF'S Dinner every
day from TO s. Soups. fish, eight kinds
of meat, vegetables, pies. puddingS, cOf-
fee, tea, wine, ). +. beer, or milk. Din
ner - cents.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Opening.

Aug. Danielson has opened his new
place of business and as he is the first to
reopen after being burned ont, so he
will be the first in accommodating old
and new friends. The best brands of
liquors and cigars always on hand.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Tn Whom il Nav Concern.

WHEREAS, MY WIFE, ANNIE NESS.
w has left INV bed and board with
out lust cause or prOyoeatiOn, this IS TO
caution all persons from harboring or trust
ing her. as I win pay no bills OF her contract
ing after this date.
E NESS.
olney, Or, August 20. 1888. dSw
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

That accomplished blk and gilt
edged fraud M. Ainsley Scott is in
Southern Oregon. His memory is
dear to us. He will probably head
this way about October 1st and we
will then give him further benefit.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Two splendid pianos have been re
ceiyed atGustav 1ansen'S Cali around
and see them. They are of exquisite
tone ard finish.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

-Catarrh cured. health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh REM
edy. Price so cents, Nasal Injector free.
For sale by w. +. Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned, w. III. Wood. has been ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate OF
Emanuel JOhanSOn. deceased All per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified TO present tho
same, with proper vouchers, TO the un-
derSigned. within six months from this
date. at the Office Of the Point Adams Pack
ing Company, in Upper Astoria, Clatsop
County, Oregon.
w. II. WOOD,
Administrator.
July IIth, 1885. lit
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The British bark Dore,tLy 833
Steel master, 20 days from Newcastle
n. S. w, coal laden, arrived il
yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The Gen. Miles was at Ilwaco yes.
terday loading with supplies from the
Aberdeen packing company. She goe:
to Gray's Harbor to-day.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

-Res. Henry Ward Beecher will
lecture at Occidental Hall this even
ing. Subject, "The reign Of the
Common People" The lecture will
begin at eight o'clock.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The Glenberrie finished loading
yesterday evening. She has q ,S37
cases salmon for London.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The British bark Scottish Tar, 100
days from Liverpool, is outside with
pilot on board.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Why suffer from a state of i'll healthl
Why be troubled with dyspepsia
Browns Iron BItters will cure You.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The night watchman of the ord
,osy fell from the boat at Portland
yesterday morning and was drowned
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

For the genuine j. IL. Cutter old
Bourbon, and the best of wines, liquors
and San Francisco beer, call at the Gem
opposite the bell tower, and see Camp
bell.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

-ShilOh's VitaliZer Is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Diz-
illness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price ID and 75 cents per bottle. Sold
by W. r. Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The dancing school Of Mr.. A. +.
Naef will reopen on Thursday evening
at s o'clock. See ad.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

THAT Hacking Cough can be SC
quickly cured by ShilOh'S Cure. We
guarantee IL. Sold by w. 4. Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

For lame Back, Side Or Chest uSC
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price - cents
For sale by w. T.. Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Notice.

On and after the Goth inst. will keep
my Restaurant open until midnight.
X. DIXON.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Group, WhOoplng Cough and BrOn
chitis Immediately relieved by ShilOh's
Cure. Sold by w. L. Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
.Iusf Received

At the New York Novelty Store 4 last
consignment of The West Shore for
July, with local illustrations. Price as
usual.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The finest favored Ice Cream at
Frank Fabre's. Odd Fellows building.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

The Roseburg PlaindeaIer styles
the United States "the satellite of all
nations" Wotarugiyenus.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Hess EARN for Sale.

UtHIS VALUABLE FARM, ON CLATS0P
IL Plains. consisting OF Go acres of dairy
and farm land. together with stock and farm
tools. is for sale ON reasonable terms. For
particulars apply 10 C. n. HESS, in Astoria.
i15-Im
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Why be weak Why not b,
healthy, robust, and strong, by usins
Browns Iron BIttersl
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Rogers Bros. plated ware and WOst
enhOlm cutlery at Jordan & BOzOrthi
new store.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

-Averill's mixed paints, the best in
Use, for sale at J. w. COnn,s drug store
opposite Occident Hotel.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

/ -SleeplrSS Nights, made miserable
by that terrible cough. ShilOh's Cure is
the remedy tor you. Sold by W. f. De
mpnt
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

VIII you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? ShilOh'S Vitalizer is
guaranteed TO cure you Sold by w. Z
Dement,.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Steamer Days.

Till further notice steamers will run
as follows:
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
FRAGRANT Coffee
When You Come io Astoria

To cheer and comfort, at Frank Fahre's
In the Odd Fellows building.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

A first-class oyster opener wanted at
Roscoe DIXOS'S.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

Brace up the whole system with Kins
of the Blood. See Advertisement.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

A fine lot of Silyerware Just rec eiyed
at Adler's-the old. reliable brand.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
A Juicy Beefste3k
Fine Pianos and Organs.

Ooked to perfection is what you can
eft at Frank Fabre'S.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Oysters. Oysters. Oysters.

at The Astoria Oyster depot; n stew
fry, pan roast. or raw at Frank Fabre'S
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29

an want nice pan roast, go TO Franl
Fabre's, opposite the AsToRIAN Office
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
ASTORIA, OREGON:

wEDNESDAY-......AUGUST %, lsss
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-29
Notjce of Assiunee.

NOIICe OF HSSIy1ee.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned has been appointed as
Signee Of the estate of II, +, Prael and X, +,
PTaeI, partners doing business under the
firm name of Prael Brothers, and all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby
notified TO present the same, properly yeri-
fled. to TO the undersigned at his Office in the
c.ty Of Astoria, Oregon, within three months
from this date,
1, w, CASE,
Assignee.
Astoria, July p. 1855, et-6w
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-03
A Thriving Town Goes up I'm smoke.

CLEVELAND, NOV, AT O'Clock this
morning fire started In the new barn OF
hotel and destroyed large part OF the vii.
lase Willoughby, twenty miles east OF here.
A high wind increased the force OF
the flames. when consumed about twenty
st res, dwellings, sheds and barns on
SpiadiHg and Erie streets, also crematng
six horses and one span Of mules.
The principal buildings destroyed
were A. W. Gums and Kennedy
d Sons storehouse and hardware store; II.
c. Dawson, barbersAop; NJ, Higgins,
saloon; 5. FoNes, shoe store; Gibbons
& Bros. dry goods; Barnes Bros, wal
paper and paints; NJ, F. Clark, drugs: II.
+. smith, jewelry; Ms, Berthemew, mil.
linery; Dan Haggsrt, marble works. The
entire population turned out
and formed bucket brigade,
but their efforts were futile, because the
gale swept the flames with restless fury
until every fame structure in its course was
in ashes, The contlsgration was finally
checked by the Bona block, in which is
bank, an opera house and office, The
brick walls OF this block proved success.
ful barrier against the further spread of
the fire, though for time il was
cared the whole town wou Id be destroyed,
The losses will be very heavy, notwlth.
standing the fact that the citizens, finding
it useless to fight the flames with buckets
OF water, turned their attention to saving
property from the buildings in danger of
burning. In several instances the blaze
tapped up an entire house so suddenly that
| nothing was saved.