The Morning Astorian from Astoria, Oregon • Page 2

ASTORIA, OREGON: TEDNSTJAYnr.r.I...JULT 25, 1S3 A Few Figures. Tin; New Tacoma Ledger of the 20th contains an article that we have been waiting for the Oregonian to answer, inasmuch as the animus of the attempted argument is aimed at Portland; but as our metropolitan contemporary does not take it up, the interests of the Columbia river demand that it be answered. Contrary to its usual custom, our Sound contemporary departs from the line of fact to create the impression that Xew Tacoma is as it styles itself "a superior port," and contrary to its usual fashion of devoting the most space to decrying Astoria, it attacks the entire system of wheat transporta tion and invites comparison. It says: The time is rapidly approaching, however, when the wheat from the interior will be brought to Tacoma as cheaply as to Portland; and, when this can be done, the following figures will show the difference in the expenses of the two ports, from whence it will be seen at a glance how much less freight a ship can afford to take from Tacoma, or in other words how much less it will cost the producer to land his wheat in Europe via Tacoma than via Portland. For example, we will take the extra expenses of a ship 1,500 tons register, at Portland.

This is the best size to reckon on, as the greater number of ships bsing built for long voyages arc of this size or over, and smaller vessels cannot, with an great amount of success compete with vessels of this size for long voyage business: Bar towage, sea to Astoria 259 fo Astoria to sea 309 it) Rar pllotageOn and out) 3575 00 Hirer towage to Portland ami hack to Astoria ay) 00 Lichterage on jjoO ions wheat, Portlandlo Astoria 1,500 00 River pilotage (nj and down) 150 K3.123 00 To this must be added the expense which a vessel of this size almost invariably incurs at xsto-ria, through detention, after being loaded and ready for sea. It ranges from one week to six. "Wo will place it at 25 days, and 100 per day is within the limit of the cost of waiting. This gives 2,500 more to be added to the above A further addition must be made to this. -Ships of large tonnage cannot load to more than 21 feet feet draught without paying extra insurance, and frequently they must not exceed this draught.

This means a dead loss to the ship of the freight on from 100 to 150 tons, which we will place at the nominal rate of 50s. or 12, which would give a further amount to be added to the already enormous total, making in all 0,825, or, on a cargo of 2,100 tons 3.25 per ton. The wheat can be taken from Tacoma at this much per ton less freight, and the ship show just as good a result at the end of the voyage. These figures can be proved. The above is the important part of the article.

"We are not disposed to take issue with the Seattle editor as to what he says concerning the clearness of Portland as a port. Part of it we have it-crated and reiterated in The As-tohian, in arguments intended to show the superiority of Astoria as a shipping point. But the article in question is calculated to injure Astoria as well as Portland and deserves correction. It is not a question of the lesser of two evils, as the Ledger would infer; whether the producer shall "land his wheat in Europe via Tacoma," or "via Portland." The matter can very easily be solved by the producer landing his wheat in Europe via Astoria. "For example," says the Ledger, "we will take the extra expenses of a ship 1,500 tons register at Portland." For a better example let us take that vessel at Astoria.

Vessels carrying 2,100 tons have loaded at Astoria and crossed the Columbia bar, but we will take the example our Seattle contemporary cites. He attempts to show that the additional expense of loading a vessel in the Columbia should deter anj'one from trying the experiment. Let us see. We will concede that it is a wooden vessel, and that it draws 21 feet, in carrying 1,500 tons (though an iron vessel drawing 20 feet ma' carry 2,200 tons). He puts the bar towage at 550; a little high, but let it pass; the pilotage is 2SS; making thus far, a total of 838; the river towage-need not show as the vessel does not go above Astoria.

Of the lighterage he makes a big item. The Astoria Transportation compan3T demonstrated last season that the grain could be carried at three bits a ton, but let us say that, it cost four bits; here we have for 1,200 tons 600; the river pilotage is another nil item, thus giving an aggregate of at Astoria, in place more than twice that much as the figures it. The Ledger goes on to speak of "detention." There are, of course, times, when, as is the case with everyharbor, a vessel cannot go to sea. It is but necessary to remind our Sound contemporary of the wrecks and storms on the Sound coast last winter, or of the damage done to. vessels within a few ship's lengths of the Ledger building, though perhaps this is too tender a spot in the Ledgers recollection to be more than touched.

But when it piles up 2,500 as the improbable aggregate of such probable delay it certainly invites comparison that charity suggests be not made. In the above we have taken the present system of loading, it exists to Portland. There is no need of carrying Walla AValia wheat off the Columbia river once it reaches it, and weie the conditions now as they should be, the name of "Portland" need not be mentioned in connection with Columbia grain shipments. The concluding part of the quotation, the last two sentences we deny in toto; we have shown the article to be a falsehood throughout and in the last two sentences is a direct assertion that cannot be substantiated. Tin: Astorian asks for the proof that the Ledger says it can furnish.

In its answer let it mention the cost of carrying the wheat from Portland to Tacoma, as compared with the transportation to Astoria, and let it not ignore all the items concerning the Sound shipping as it does in the article from which we quote: An infusion from a sht ub called "tempah," used by the Indians in Nevada and Utah as a stimulant, is said to resemble Chinese lea in taste, and miners use it as a blood purifier. One hundred and eighty' horses will be used by the president and his pnrt' in making the Yellowstone Park trip. Thorough astronomical observations demonstrate the fact that the sun is blue. gXEW TO-DAY Steamer TOM MORRIS. TIUS XEW and Favorite ISoat IS NOW HEADY FOR BUSINESS AND can be chartered for excursions, sjK-eial parties, reasonable rates.

A jxeneral steatnboatiug business transsveted. V. HOELLIXG, Master. Hess Farm for Sale. THUS VALUABLE FARM, ON CLATSOP JL Plains, consisting of 010 acres of dalrv and farm land, together with stock and fanii tools.

Is for sale on reasonable tenns. For particulars apply to C. N. HESS, In Astoria, Halls Safes. TTE HAVE THE AGENCY FOR ASTO-1 na of the above safes parties desiring to purchase will do well to call and examine catalogue and price lists.

BOZOETH JOHNS, Notice ALL PERSONS KNOWING indebted to theJAstoria Sail-loft will please call and sett lo before the 15th of this month, as I have sold a half interest in the business to Hess, of this citv. and 1 want to get my accounts straightened up. Yours respectfully. A. M.

JOHNSON, Snilmaker. Notice to Creditors. ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY CLAIMS or outstanding accounts against the are particularly requested to hand In the on or oeiore ine zn insr. as George Boulard will then continue the business without being responsible for debts contracted by the company prior to that date. L.

WILIS RON. t-M GEO. BOULARD. Notice. Til AVE THIS DAY SOLD A HALF IX-JL terest in the business of sailmaking to Mr.

J. Hess, of this city. Mr. Hess has been with me hi the capacity of foreman for a number of years and Is fully competent in all the branches or sailmaking. Hereafter the business will be carried on in the linn name of the'Astorla Sail-loft, J.

Hess proprietors. J. HESS. A.M. JOHNSON.

For Sale. ONE GOODHORSE.ONENEW EXPRESS 1,1 vA150n oue harness. Inquire at this omce. 22-8wks For Sale or Rent. A GOOD BUSINESS PROPERTY INUP-Jt-SL per Astoria, consisting or Grocery Store and Saloon, ivitli warehouse and IVliarr.

Stock will be sold with buildings if desired. Interests In other business are the reasons for sclline. Notice Is hereby given to persons indebted to undersigned, that all accounts must be settled before Aug. 1st; For full particulars Inquire of l9--'wks Piano for Sale. TNOUIRE AT RESIDENCE OF CUT 1 Wcs.

Whitcomb. vau. Salmon Found. ABOUxWX) CASES SALMON UNDER R. Co' dock.

Astoria, in Adams, Scandinavian and other brands. Aiwlv to officeoriXLPackingCo, 11 3 --3t BARRY OYSTER AND COFFEE HOUSE. Frank Fabre nas re-opened in tiie Odd Fellows Building Entrance on Cass street. Ice Cream. Ice.

Etc. OCCIDENTAL HALL TWO NIGHTS Friday and Saturday, July 27. 28. First appearance in tills City, of the LeoirflGroYerCoieJjCoaipij Direct from San Fraaeiro. wher tin Uaw jrtxyed engagement known in itWKXT year.

I 1 A P. VJ5S I The greatest American Comedy. OVil IIOl'SE. JSATJ'KDAY The latest Comedy Success. ItlY These plavs will 1-c produced under the peraontd direction of Mk.

Leoxakh Gijo-ver, the famous Author. Seats can be smirt'tl at .1. st New York Novell st-e. extra cliarge. Admission" FOR LONDON DIRECT! The splendid IW A.l Iron Kanpic "Glenbervie" 800 Register Will lake SALMON in lots to suit shippers, on for the above named Port, and having large cn-gagements will be quickly dispatched.

rates or Freight and Insurance Apply to SIBSON. CIIFRCIIS Portland, Or. Or to P. L. CHERRY.

Astoria, Or. FIVE HOURS TO TILLAMOOK. the lliilJ Will leave Gray's Dock for TILLAMOOK. ON Saturday. July 281Ii.

ISStt. For freight or passage apHy to J. II. D. GRAY, Agent.

FOR TILLAMOOK. The new Steamer RARRAGK, JUter. Ijpaves Thursday. July SISlIi. ijWR SAILING DATES AND PAKTICF-' tars apply to .1.

G. Maui Mreel Wharf. Astoria: ALLEN LEWIS. Tillamook. PEEEMPTORT ADGTIOI SALE OF Balance of Stock OX HAND AT COMMENCING HOBDAY, JULY 23, 2 P.M.

I have received positive instructions from the BONA FIDE OWNERS OF THIS LARGE STOCK OF DRY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION To close the same out at Auction, WITHOUT RESERVE. Sale commencing on above day. E. C. noiDEX, Auctioneer.

FGAED STOKES, WE HAVE OPENED AGAIN Iii Hume's New IJuiltlin, And are Ready to Supply the "Wants of Our Customers. A FULL STOCK OF Fresh Groceries. Boot and Shoe Store, fl 2 FINEST AND LARGEST STOCK OF Boots AND Siioes Ever brought to Astoria, is owned to the Public In Brown's Xew ihilldiiitr, Next to City Book Store Gome and see Latest Styles. 1 I.J. ARVOLD.

SHEBIFF OM Jordan 1 Bozortb I Have a Full Line of GlasswareJ jy orner cwnis BANKING AHDJH8URANGE. Z. CB.SE, BROKER, BANKER ANI INSURANCE ACENT. ASTORIA, OREGON OFFICE HOURS: FROilO O'CLOCK A. M.

UNTIL O'CLOCK P. SI. Home Mutual Insurance Co.s OF CALIFORNIA, J. K. JlouonTOK l'rejtident Chas.

K. Stohv. Secretary (1 ro. Stokv Ai'iit for Csi)tal paid up U. S.

coin i 000 VO I. XV. CASE. Agent. Chcnanius street.

Astoria. Oreou. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL A2TD LONDON AND GT.OBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HARTFORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA KIRK INSURANCE COMPANIES.

SroontiDj a cni'ital of A. VAX DDSKN. Asenl. "1 Uvrc is a title in the affairs of iim Which, if taken at the flo4, trails on to FortiiHC." SUoksfre. Do You Want TO SECURE A.

COMPETENCY IF SO I YOUR Surlis Karninis iN HEAL ESTATE THAT TO Double in Value IN A VERY SHORT TIME. Terinintis Aiition to Albiia. This addition commences only fire blocks from the O. K. N.

extensive improvements, and immediately adjoins the Mam moth Flouring Mills to be erected by Sibson, Church Co. Immense works are now going on right in front of it, and there will be at least four hundred thousand dollars spent on. them this summer and fall. The whole" place is almost level as a table, high and sightly, and as before stated, close up to the property on which Mr. Villard is inaugurating immense works of all kinds.

The lots arc all full size, 50x100 feet each, and range in price from 200 to $u50, according to location. Terms of sale: One-third cash, and balance in easy monthly or quarterly payments, without interest. Discount made lor all cash. Plats may be seen and an' further particulars obtained on application to E. C.

HOLDEN, Auctioneer and Real Estate Ag't. Notice of Application to Purchase Timber Lands. LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, W. May 15, 1883. Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 3, 1S78.

entitled "an act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California, Oregon, Nevada, and iu Washington Territory," Gustav Kopplin. of Count v. Oregon, has this day filed In this office fib application to purchase, the northeast i of section is. township 9 north, of ranges west of the Willamette Meridian. Testimony In the above case will be takeh before the Register and Receiver at Vancon ver.

Wash. on Monday, the sotli day of July, 18S3. Any and all persons having adverse claims to the above described lands, or any portion thereof, arc hereby required to llle their claims in this office within sixty (CO) days from date hereof. FRED. W.

SPAItLINO, Register. ana mm 5S2SJ ilson Fisher. SHIP CHANDLERS. DKAT.intS TN Iron, Coal. Anchors.

Chains. TAR, PITCH, OAKUK1, AVn "M-T nurivivcn Cvjipop Knils Burrs. aiKHi naraware, and Oils Rubber and Hemp Packing of alt Kinds. PROVISIONS rr.osrss xxn jisr.T. fkki.

for Sak-m Flouriut; Mills. CoriMT Clu-siatsuis and Street ASTORIA, OREGON. I. W. (3 ABE, AN1 WltOLKSAl.K AN1 KB-1'AIL UHALBK IN GENERAL IERCHMDISE Corner Cdeasmut and Cjws ASTORIA OREGON Fimires l8Y8r Lie 1 "FT? TH OP THE CHOP HOUSE Chii prort hy his lHKk thai he is ttoinj; the iMismess 01 any RESTAURANT In the city, awl he will guarantee to give im; uei meai ioreasn.

.1. IIKSS. A. M. JOHNSON.

i Astoria Bail Loft, OF SAILS. TijiNTS, AWNINGS. TARPAULINS, And everything else iiertnininj; tn our Hnsiness. Lowest Price and Best Work For 3'oitr M'onej-. At the OM Stand.

Leave your older and your work done at oiiee. J. II ESS i CO. Orestm. Astoria, Totiee or Ailieation to Purchase Timber Ianils.

LAN I) OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, W. 2Hh, lsS3. Notice Is hereby jriven thai in coiti)iauee with the provisions of the Art of Coimress annnivetl June 3. isr. ontitkil "An act for i the sale of Umber Uuuls in the States of Cal norma.

Oregon. Nevada, and in Washington Territory." Whiter M. Smith, of Multnomah county, Oreeon. has this tiay Hied in tills office his abdication to invhasc the north-cast of section Township north, of teniae 5 west, of tiie Willamette Meridian. Testimony in the above ease will he taken lierorc the Register and llecelver at A'an-couvcr, Wash.

Ter, on Momlav. the Vilh tlay of August. lSfiS. Any ami all ierjHts having atlverse claims to the above described lands or anv nortiou tiiuruiu. arc iicrviiy requireti 10 nie ineir claims in this office within slxtv (CO) tlays from tlate hereof.

l'KED. W. SPARLING, jeKHWtl Register. "i i Drugs and Chemicals J.E. THOMAS, I riDT'finTctni i Pharmacist, A ASTORIA Prescriptions carefully conipouiuled Day or Night.

ASK FOR TTnioiL India Rubber Go's Iure Para Gum CRACK PROOF RUBBER BOOTS. BEWAltK OF IMITATIONS Re sure the Roots arc stamped CUACK PROOF an thp heels, and have the PUItE GUM SPRINGS on the foot and Instep, which prevent their cracking or breaking. We are now making them with ItUIHJER AND ASBESTOS Soles which will make them last more than twice as long as any Rubber boots made. FOR SALE P.Y ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS RUP.ItEi: RELTING.

PACKING, HOSK.SPRINGS. CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES. Etc COODYEAR RUBBER CO. it.

H. PKASK. Jr. i Agents. S.

M. RUNYON. San Erancisco. G. A.

STINSON BLACKSMITHING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, comer of Cass and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work, Jlorscshoelng. Wagons made and repaired. Good work: guaranteed.

1 Eresli Fruits i FANCY GROCERIES. CITY BOOK STORE. We to-day finished opening and putting in order tiie Ilonqht in San Francisco by B. F. STEYENS.

V. V. MOFFIT will be found behind the counter, llis long established reputation as a good and reliable salesman is all that need be said. You Will Find Prices Lower than the Lowest. B.

F. STEVENS CO. Sortsp tben P. Parker, Master. --'--'--JL-- TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR TER apply to Capt.iln, cr to Ik IVZonfgomery, (SITOESSOR TO MONTGOMERY.) PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.

CHKAASirS STREKT, A'ext to 1,. Parker's Store. THE NEW MODEL A FTJIili STOCK Two doors east of Occitlent Hotel. CHAS. HEILBORN, JIANtTFACTUKER OF FTJRNITTTBE BEDDING AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and Mouldings "WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete In every branch.

jr. OI.SKN. J. GUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN CO.

DEALERS IN FURNITURE 3 BEDDING. Corner Ttlalu ami 8qiicmoqna Streets. Astoria, Oreeon, WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. ALT.

Kl'iiS OF FimXITURE REPAIRED AND VARRISHED. mrm ii iii i inn i i in -t rnnrrTTJM'MiiTinirr- REAL ESTATE AND Genera! Commission Brokers. Otllce on Genevieve street, in the rear of 11. Iluwes" bnikliiiic. A General Agency business transacted.

ai noarovATioir. IVfO in newspa- 1 pers. The EST Only 15 cts, a Copy AT THE NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE. READY FOR BUSINESS. Saddle and Harness Shop.

A. J. CLOUTRIE. All manner of Rejiairinff. attended to.

Shop In Pace's new buiJvPTng on Cass street. PARKER. Vegetables STEAMER CLARA PARKER U. IS. PARKER.

DEAtEK IN Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in tho market. Ptumblng goods of all kinds ou hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner.

RANGE CAT BE HAD IN ASTORIA OJLY OF E. E. BAWE9, AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT, YOU WILL BE PLEASED. E. It.

HA WES Is also agent for the Bid patent CooMi And other first-class stoves. Furnaco Work. Steam Fittings, a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. ASTORIA, OREGON.

A. JOITXSOX. Leinenweber C. T.K1XKX WEBER. H.

BBOW2T ESTABLISHED 1865. ASTOBIA. OREGON, TAW ID CUERBHS, Manufacturers and Importers ol LL KINDS OF AND FINDINGS Wholesale Dealers In OJL AND TALLOW. ea-llfghest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. ASTORIA Brewery Beer Saloon.

The Best Beer 5 cts a Glass. not Lunch every Day from 10 to 12 A. The best of Liquors and Cigars on hand. A deservedly popular place of social resort. GEO.

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