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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHING GRADE
ON EXCHANGE STREET.


Notice is hereby given that the common
council OF the city OF Astoria propose Ia
establish the grade on Exchange street,
In the city OF Astoria. as laid out and
recorded by John Mcclure between the
east line OF Seventh street to the claim
line between McClure's and Shively's Az
toria at the folio wing helghth above the
base Of grades:
From the east line OF the intersection
OF Seventh and Exchange streets on the
north OF Exchange street at 81 feet and
at the south line at Gi feet. thence east
on Exchange street In a direct line to
the west line OF Eighth street.
From the east line of Eighth street at
It's intersection with Exchange street. on
the north side at 5G6 feet and on the
south side at 59.5 feet, thence east along
Exchange street In a direct line to the
west line OF Ninth street.
From the east line OF Ninth street at
It's intersection with Exchange street, on
the north side at i3 feet and on the south
side at 45.5 feet, thence east along Ex-
change street In direct line TO the west
line OF Tenth street.
From the east line OF Tenth street at ito
intersection with Exchange street. on the
north side at 2S feet and on the south
blue At ~ Ieet, thence east IN ulrcct
line TO the west line Of Eleventh street.
From the east line Of Eleventh street
at Its intersection with Exchange street,
on the north side at a feet and on the
south side at "a feet, thence east in n
direct line on Exchange street to the
west line Of Twelfth street.
From the east line OF Twelfth street at
It's Intersection with Exchange street, on
the north side Mt 25 feet and on the
south side at 25 feet, thence easterly In
direct line TO the claim line between Nc
Clure's and Shively's Astoria.
At the claim line between McClure's
and Shively's Astoria, at 2S.1 feet above
the base Of grades.
And unless remonstrance signed by
the owners Of three-fourths OF tho prop
erty fronting on sa'd portion Of raid
street be filed with The auditor and po-
lice Judge within ten days from the final
publication Of this notice, to-wt, on or
beEre February q. 1896, the common
co1icil will establish said grade
BY order Of the common council
Dated February 4, 1896.
II. Il. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
LABOR AND WAGES IN CHINA


No country in the world is more abun-
dantly supplied with labor than China,
and in no country in the world does the
laborer receive less compensation. a
Chinese laborer would save money On
wages that would be hardly sufficient to
supply the absolute necessities OF an
American laborer This is made possi-
BILE by the cheapness Of the vegetable
diet on which the Chinese laborer is con-
tent TO live; the small cost Of house ac-
commodations for several families will
contentment in it. and the low price paid
for clothing, which is made Of the
coarsest cottons. But the cheapness Of
labor in China does not mean that the
products of that labor are inferior in
quality. The Japanese laborer, receiving
higher wages, is more artistic in his
work-his productions are more finished;
in dyes and in the blending of colors he
is superior to his Chinese rival. but in
substantial and lasting quality the lat
ter is fully the equal. and. in some in
stances. the superior.
The silk that somes from the looms Of
Japan compares in gloss and fneness
with any in the world, and Japanese
crepes have reputation in almost every
market for softness Of beauty and har-
mony Of color: but for substantial wear.
for lasting quality, the silk goods of
China are most favorably known to the
merchants of all lands.
There is in Chinese character a con-
servatism which has discouraged all pro-
gress in China. The principle, ''let well
enough alone" has been adhered TO un-
der the mistaken idea that "well enough"
was the best; but in China this adherence
to custom, this opposition to change, has
filled the empire with an impoverished
trade and business a currency OF so small
a denomination as one-tenth Of a Mexican
cent cannot be said to have felt the
quickening influence Of an enlarged and
civilizing commerce. The cheapness and
small denominations of Chinese currency
and the low price of the diet and cloth
ing Of the Chinese laborer are evidences
of non-progressiveness, but 1t should not
be inferred from these that the capacity
for progress is absent from the Chinese
character.
n11rfner "a los fba -taff NJ
the trade relations between Japan and
the United States was estimated, in
round numbers, at $2s,OOO,OOO but the fig
ures show a balance against the United
States of $19.OOOOOO. Japan is nearer to
the United States than any other West
ern nation, and several thousand miles
nearer than Great Britain, and yet the
balance sheet, for comparison, between
Japan and Great Britain shows balance
in favor of the latter about as large as
the balance against the United States.
During the same period the value Of
the aggregate trade relations between !
China and the United States was est- /
mated at s25,OOO.O0O. with balance against /
tie United States Of s1,2Jleoq shiie II
China. as in Japan, Great Britain checks
Off large balances IN her favor, although I
more remote from China by thousands Of
miiea
European nations are sustaining the
efforts Of European merchants more sub
stantiaily than the American merchant is l
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

sns,alncd. The latter IN tho comreti.
don for Asiatle trade, has 10 rely upon
his own skill and energy, while the mer-
chants of Europe are encouraged by ihe
aid given to the great steamship lines
which carry their ilags and pour the pro.
ductions OF Europe into Asiatio ports.
At the port Of Shanghai the great COM
mercial and distributing center OF Asiatic
trade. Great Britain France and Ger
many have direct mail and commercial
eomnunlcation-- steamers entering
and leaving the port every week, carry
ing the flags OF their respective national
lilies, while no ship carrying the Ameri-
can mail and tlying the Stars and stripes
touches at Shanghai at all.
From this standpoint, the advantages
to American interest OF the cutting OF
the Nicaragua Canal would evidently be
great. Should the United States cut the
canal and say that vessels carrying tho
flag Of the United States should pass toll
free. or at very moderate tolls, for GER
tain period. would not the beneat to
American shipping be almost incaleulahle-
Would It not create new life in the
shipyaris OF the United States and soon
restore our flag to Its former supremacy
on theoceans
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Notice is hereby given that the com
mon council Of the city OF Astoria have
determined and intend TO establish the
grade OF Astor street, in Adair's Astoria,
from the west line Of Forty-fourth street
to the east line Of Forty-sixth street at
the following heights above the base OF
grades, as established by Ordinance No.
II, entitled IAN ordinance to establish q
base Of grades for the streets OF Astoria, ="
as follows. to-wit
Twenty-Five feet throughout all said
portion Of said street, which Is TO be
level from end TO end and from side to
side.
At any time within ten days from the
final publication OF this notice, to-wlt.
Within ten day from the 31st day Of Jan
uary. 1896, remonstrance can be made
against said proposed grade, and II with
In faid time a written rcmonstrance
against the same be filed in the office of
the auditor and police Judge by the own
ers Of three-fourths of the property ad-
jacent TO said portion OF said street, such
grade shall not be established.
BY order Of the common council
II. Il. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Or, January IS, 1895
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
OLD PRoPLE.

Old people who require medicine to res
ulate the bowels and kidneys viii md
the true remedy In Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whisky nor other intoxieant. but acts
as a tonic and alternative II acts mild
ly on the stomach and bowels adding
strength and giving tone TO the organs,
thereby aiding nature IN the performance
OF the functions. Electric Bitters Is an
excellent appetizer and adds digestion.
Old people ned II Just exactly what they
need. Price 90 cents per bottle at Chas.
Rogers Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

ter still may live again IN the hearts
and lives OF the generations who come
after Whatever WRONGS exist, Intelligent
perseverance win right them Whatever
ignorance misleads, enlightened pCrsevcr-
ance viii overcome them, whatever GUS
toms degrade. perseverance, will change
them. In the face OF difficulties or dan
gers for ourselves or others, IL Is con-
temptlble cowartiice to sit down and weep
and wiring our hands and pray to Her
cules for aid. Rather let us put our
own shoulder to the wheel, rely ON our
own assistance. and fight the obstacle to
the bitter end. God helps those who
help themselves" or. IN other words, God
helps them who persoverc The perse-
veranee OF men like Clarkson and Wilber-
force broke down negro slavery. Clark
son was the moving mind and Wtlber-
force his political instrument, The sub
ject OF Clarkson's Latin dissertation,
which gained his college prize at Cam
bridge In i5Si. was Anne Liceat invitos
In Servitutem dares" els II lawful to
make slaves OF others against their
wll?'1 And 20 the day OF his death In
iSt6 he was stlll the champion OF per-
sonal freedom, His magnificent success
was the fruit OF his duenchless zeal.
. The emancipation OF women Is the great
social question OF the present Many
noble minds OF both sexes are lighting
TO free her from degrading subordlnatiop
and unjust conditions Their methods
may differ. but their object Is substan-
TALLY the same And so We would wish
each OF them God speed, Continue the
good fight against all odds, and every
succeeding day will bring your united
triumph nearer"
Would those. who. by opinion placed on
high.
Stand fair and perfect in the country's
eye
Maintain that honor? Let me IN their
ear
Hint this essential doctr!ne-persevere
LADY COOK
(nee Tennessee Claiiin).
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
Astorian Job Office.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND AC-
CEPTANCE OF EIGHTEENTH
STREET.

Notice Is hereby given that " Clinton
& Sons, contractors for the Improvement
Of Eighteenth street in Shlvely's Astoria.
under the provisions Of Ordinance No. 20l2
on the 18th dayof February. 1896. filed In
the office Of the auditor and police Judge
OF the city OF Astoria. the certificate OF
the city surveyor, and the superintendent
Of streets, approved by the committee on
streets and public ways After the ex-
piratlon Of the time hereinafter specified.
II not objections TO the acceptance Of
such work be filed, and the common coun-
Gil shall deemm such Improvement prop
erly completed, according to the contract
and plans and specifications therefor, the
same may be accepted.
Objections TO the acceptance OF said i'm
provement, or any part thereof, may be
filed In the Office Of the auditor and police
Judge on or before Wednesday, February
18th, 1896.
II. e. NELSON,
nI
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
HuMILIATING HISTORY FOR AMER
ICANS.


A tract on the suppositit,ons German
invasion and conquest OF England led
Great Britain twenty-five yeas ago TO
make itself practically impregnahle. and
led Won Moltke to revise his dic,um: u
know five ways to enter England. but
nchs to get out"
Americans need no Battle OF Dorking''
to urge them in the way OF coast dc
fenses. The Battle Of Bladensburg ought
to suffice. In August. 1874. British feet
anchored in Chesapeake Bay. on the
18th Of the month Cen Ross, in com
mand OF 5000 foot soldiers. ascended the
Patuxent. to Benedict. and advanced on
the national capitol August a he was
stopped for a few hours by the Efforts
of Commodore Joshua Barney and CO..
Miller. commanding the marines But
before nlghtfall he entered Washington.
The barabarous Islanders remained there
five days. In that time they burned the
capitol with all the public records not
hastily removed. the United States treas
ury. the war and navy buildings. and the
White House. They left their sick and
wounded to the care OF their more civil
lized foes and retired with a total loss Of
900 men. Of whom more than half by their
desertion showed their preference TO life
under the flag of freedom.
The very halls that have been resound-
ing with the platitudes of silver worship
ers are a bitter memorial OF that calam-
ity No steps have been taken to make
its repetition impossible We are as naked
TO our enemies as the day congress con-
vened- Good Master Boar" quoth
Esop's Fox. mo enemy Is in sight Yet
you disturb the forest by the whetting
of your tusl1s." Sir Reynard." saith the
Swine. in time OF peace make ready
for war. There is no other time"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

The receipts OF the Manchester canal
increased seventy per cent last year. and
the outlook Of that costly work is regard
ed as much more favorable. 1t would
be much more to the purpose to call the
big ditch an extension Of the harbor OF
Liverpool to Manchester. 1t is not a
true ship canal, facilitating the marine
commerce OF the world. but rather marks
the rivalry OF an inland city with nat
ural seaport; like Portland with Astoria.
and is too unnatural and extensively
maintained an Improvement to be of any
permanent or practical value
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

An article in another column relative
to statistical reports by the Chamber OF
Commerce is worthy of careful eonsidera-
tion by every business man. one OF the
first questions asked by an investor is.
what are your figures OF business done
last year?" The Importance OF keeping
accurate records OF the transactions in all
lines OF trade. tonnage and value of i'm
ports and exports, arrivals and depart
ures Of AL vessels cannot be overestimated.
These records should be so plain and spe-
oifie that he who runs may read. and the
Chamber OF Commerce can render no
greater service to the city of Astoria
than inaugurate a comprehensive system
Of reports and show to the world what
rightfully belongs to this port in the
matter OF business and shipping Of all
kinds
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

A New YORK inventor promises that
electric light viii be delivered through
tubes, instead of wires, the light issuing
from an apparatus no larger than a
teacup, ard in Its glow resembling day
light 1t is to be produced by a light
current passed through vacuum. with
out any fllament, and, in the language of
the inventor. is due to the vibration
Of the universal ether" This phrase
sounds wen. and shows what science is
up to in these days of extraordinary in
ventions and discoveries.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at Indie Eta
tion. that will be rented 60 applicants
at reasonable rates, They are fur
nished with modern convenleness. sup
piled with pure arteaiaa water. and ~
situated as TO g0vc occupants all the
advantages TO be derived from a morv
or less protractcd residence In this de
liEhtful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16


(F'rom the San Francisco Argonaut)
I'm the heart OF the great desert oi
the Colorado--whloh the Southern Pa
cino road travcues IL an oasis
called lndio. which. In our opinion. h
the sanitarium OF the earth. We be
lieve, rrom personal investigation. that
Tor certain inyallds. thee In no spot oi
this planet 90 favorable"
q. #. Stewart. NJ. d., writes: "Th'
purity or the air. and the eternal sun
shinc. oh one with wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished 81
much that there remains but little for
man TO do. As 90 It's possibilities aR a
health resort. here Ia the most per
feet sunshine. with a temperature al.
ways pleasant. perfectly dry soil
for rain II an unknown factor. pur
oxygen. denRe atmosphere and purr
water, What more can be deniredt
Il Is the place. above all others, for
lung troubles. and a paradise for rhcn
matics. Considering the number OF
sufferers who have been cured. hay,
no hesitancy In recommending this
genial oasis as the haven OF the afiilct.
ed"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

A New York theosophist says the com
ing man will have a third eye. 1t will
be located in the middle OF his fore
head. If this be true the coming mar
will have to wear his hat on the back OF
his head
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
nnyANrs CALENDAR
JANUARY

JANUARY
Tho close buds
1'hat lay along the boughs, instinct with
life.
Patient and waiting tho soft breath OF
Fear not the piercing spirit of the north,
FEBRUARY,
The winds that chased the jagged clouds
blew chlllier yet
The woods were stripped; the fields were
waste
The wintry sun was near It's set,
MARCH.
The stormy Marcn is come at last,
With wind and cloud and changing skies,
APRIL
when April winds
Grew SOFT. the maple burst into a hush
OF golden flowers. M
Wen mayst thou Join In gladness
With the glad earth, hor springing plants
and flowers.
And this soft wind. the herald OF the
green lrNUriant summer
JUNE
Blue be the sky and soft the hrccsc,
Earth green beneath the feet
JULY.
There is no rustling in the lofty elm,
Look forth upon the earth-her thousand
plants are smitten
AUGUST,
A slumbrous silence tills the sky,
SEPTEMBER,
The rustling paths were piled with leaves,
And sunburnt groups were gathering In
from the shorn fields its fruits and
grains.
OCTOBER.
Wind OF the sunny south, oh still delay
In the gay woods and In the golden air.
NOVEMBER.
The melancholy days have come, the sad
deat OF the year.
OF wailing winds. and naked woods, and
meadows brown and sere.
DECEMBER.
In the forest bare and old.
The blast OF December calls.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
ONE ON MR.. cHAFFIE.

Texas Sitter
Mr.. chafie-What are you bowling for
Johnnie?
Johnnie-Mamma gave me a licking
and said I was b-bad b-boy.
Mr.. Chafiie-She is right about It
that's just what you are.
Johnnie-And-and- e-she-she salt
I'd g-g-grow up to be just such an
other worthless scamp as my father.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

One Of the United States biologists who
has been in Alaska, reports that rick de-
poslts OF gold exist there. but he ad-
yises no one TO go to that region with
out funds enough to pay expenses for a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against lndlo
advantage OF TIA beneficial climate. has
been u lack OF suitable acoominoda,
ton. The Southern Pacific Company.
takes pleasure IN announcing that sew
NrAl
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

II Is a fixed and lmmutahlc law that TO
have good. sound health one must have
pure rich and abundant, blood, There II
no shorter nor surrr route than by a
course OF Dcwitt's Sarsaparllla, ChaS
Rogers. Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
ROYAL Baking Powder.
Highest of all In Ieavening
sfren9fh.-u. S. Government Report.

The political pot is beginning to boil up
the valley, and the papers are full OF pos
sibilities and Probabilities. II Is stated
that the Dolph forces will make evry
EFFORT to defeat Mitchell,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.
POSSIBLY.

Chicago Post.
Il wonder"
the janitor OF the fiat building leaned
on his coal shovel and gazed rehectively
at the fire.
- If old Binks will be satisfied with
the janitor service he will surely get in
the next world"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

When Bahy was sick. We gave her CAstoriA.
When she was Child. sho cried for Cas,orla.
When shc became Miss, she chung to cAs,oriA.
whsn aho had Children, she gave thcm casioriA,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

In their eager haste to adopt any In
noyation that happens to suggest itself
the Greater English language boomers
viii hail with JOY the new wrinkle OF
writing dare say" as one word.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

An communications intended for pub
acatisn should be directed to the editor.
Business communications Of all kinds and
remltAnees must be addressed to TAe
Astorian.
The Historian guarantees to It's sub
scrieecs the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates can be had on ap-
p,icstien to the business manager
Tue weekly As,orian. the second old
est weekly in the state OF Oregon, has
next to the Portland oregonian. tie
largest weekly circulation in the state.
Jno F. Handley 6 Co. are our Portland
agents. and copies OF the Astorian can
be had every morning at their stand. ia
Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

For ticket rstes 3uJ Information cali
on or address
rs. FIN 1NSQN, Aycnt,
Astoria. Or.
~. F. Cars'n, Travelling Pass, 4gt,
Tatoma, Wash.
Geo. Mel. Brown, Dist Pass. AIT.
Vancouver, B. E
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Astoria viii bury one OF her best citi-
zens today. Always a staneh believer
IN the city's future greatness, Magnus c.
Crosby was one OF the foremost workers
and liberal contributor o. money, when
needed. in every movement for Astoria's
advancement and development, Upright
and independent as a public officer. his
uniiinching performance OF duty under
trying circumstances entities him to be
written one OF the real heroes in the eity's
history. Among business men he leaves
a well-earned reputation for strict probity
aud fair dealing. The courtly bearing OF
his presence and the geniality OF his dis
position will De a long revered memory
among host OF intimate companions and
sincere friends, or the tenderness and
arfection OF his domestic relations there
Is no need at this time to speak: It Is
enough to say he viii be followed TO his
grave by the profound lsmentation Of all
who knew him in his various connee-
tions of husband, father, soldier citizen
and friend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Tie Canadians have passed vote OF
confidence in the mother country. but
they continue to emigrate TO the United
States just the same.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16
THE DIFFICULTY.

Truth.
engaged long enough to gct marrirdG
Mabcl-roo long, He hasn't got a cent
left
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

One Minuet Cough Cure touches the
right spot. 1t also touches It at the
right time II you take 1t when you have
a cough or cold See the point? Then
don't cough. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Brlggs--l hear that Filter and his vile
are not living with her parents now
Griggs-is that sof What Is the rpA.
sons
BrigEs-Hc won enough from the old
man at poker to move out
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

1t was at a masquerade ball, and she
recognized him at once. "How did you
come 70 recognize me. darling? Was Il
the tecd beating OF my heart that gave
re away?" 20. no." she replied, 1T
was your crooked Iegs.'-Texas Sitter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Dcn't invite disappointment by expert
ment!ng. Depend upon One Minute
Cough Cure and you have Immediate re-
lief II cures Group. The only harmless
remedy that produces immediate results.
Chds. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-02-16

Hope Ia not the man Tor your banker
though he may do for a travelling CONF
panion. Halliburton