16 The Oregon Surveyor | Vol. 47, No. 2 Surveyors in the News By Pat Gaylord, PLS As we all are aware, some land surveyors, or those posing to be land surveyors, have not always been the most honest in representing our profession. From The Daily Astorian of 1877, Mr. Edwin Murray is one of those who took advantage of the trust the public instills in us. However, as we see here, maybe we shouldn’t always trust the public either. The Daily Astorian October 7, 1877 Expert Swindling Edwin Murray, a witness in the trial of London detectives for conspiracy, incidentally testified as to his experience in swindling in America. One of his schemes he described as follows: “I started with Walters, who appeared as an English gentleman supplying capital to Americans respecting the purchase of lands. I was a land surveyor. I used to go and survey their land to see if it was proper security for Walters to lend his money on. I used to give the Americans to understand that, if my hand was properly weighted, I would send in a proper report to him. I led them to understand that I was open to bribery. I found as a rule they would have victimized the ‘English gentlemen’ if they could. I always find that people are most easily duped when they are laying themselves open to dupe others. We used to make about 400 a day. It did not, however, last long. After I had done with the clients, I passed them on to Walters. He used to tell them that the report received was perfectly satisfactory. But as an additional security he wished them to insure their lives. He would say that in many instances he had found that people to whom they had lent money had died, and their creditors had to sell off their property, leaving their families destitute. So we got a percentage on the policies.” ?p Bs&JIXJ &&l8XXMl ASTORIA. OREGON: D. C. IRELAND Etlitor. SUNDAY - Oct. 7, 1S77 Greenbacks. A Sacramento paper in noticing the circumstances that greenbacks are but three per cent below gold, asks very pertinently, "why not bring them to par by accepting them for customs?" The affairs of the country are now in such a state that paper could be made equal in value to gold, with but little difficulty. There is but one disturbing element, and that is the unsettled question relative to silver coin. If silver coin were made equal in value of gold coin, resumption would take place almost without further effort. Good News to Farmers. If the Santa Rosa Democrat is correct in its statements, a "Mr. Bryant has at last discovered a squirrel exterminator which will preclude further legislation against the rodent pests. He compounds a pellet which has as its chief ingredient a deadly drug, so sugar-coate- d as to be a dainty morsel to its victims. He is now traveling over the country, taking contracts to kill all the squirrels on a farm for somuch an acre, eight cents in the mountains and five cents in the valleys. He passes by their burrows, drops in a few grains of his exterminator, and in a few moments the squirrels lie dead in all directions. It is said that a squirrel will eat a grain containing the poison, pick up another, and die with it m its paws. Mr. Bryant's terms are moderate, and if he can do all that is here related he will be hailed as a public benefactor in all the squirrel-infeste- d regions. Expert Swindling. Edwin Murray, a witness in the trial of London detectives for conspiracy, incidentally testified as to his experience in swindling in America. One of his schemes he described as follows: "I started with Walters, who appeared as anEnglish gentleman supplying capital to Americans respecting the purchase of lands. I was a land surveyor. I used to go and survey their land to see if it was proper security for Walters to lend his money on. I used to give the Americans to understand that, if my hand was properly weighted, I would send in a proper report to him. I led them to understand that I was open to bribery. I found as a rule they would have victimized the 'English gentlemen' if they could. I always find that people are most easily duped when they are laying themselves open to dupe others. We used to make about 400 a day. It did not, however, last long. After I had done vith the clients I passed them on to Walters. He used to tell them that the report received was perfectly satisfactory. But as an additional security he wished them to insure their lives. He would say that in many instances he had found that people to whom the had lent money had died, and their creditors had to sell oft their property, leaving their tamilies destitute. So we got a percentage on the policies." The Sword Swallower Beaten. A convict in the Gundagai jail in Australia, undergoing a term of imprisonment for stealing a ring, used to gain a living by traveling from town to town giving performances in which he offered to swallow any article his audience might select. The ring for the stealing of which he had been convicted he had swallowed, and he asserted he could swallow a bagful if he got them. The prisoner is at present being treated by the visiting surgeon to the jail, with the view of making him disgorge a steel Albert chain and a large brass ring. The chain can be distinctly felt at the bottom of the stomach, and the patient says he swa lowed it nine months airo, and tht it is the only article he has hadany difficulty about. He avers that.fte has had two pounds' weight of jeelry in his stomach at one time, and that he lias harbored watches in that viscus a. collection of Albert chains, penknives, brass rings, &c, which he asserted he had succeeded in causin"-thprisoner to vomit by means of emetics. Note from Vierge. Sax Francisco, October 2, 1877. Editor Astorian: When I sailed from Astoria on that ever to be remembered summer evening, I promised myself many and frequent communings with my faiihful little friend the Daily Astorian, but the days drop sleepily into the arms of n;ght, until the mont.is arecounted off a? beads upon the rosary of the year, and I have been mute. Tidings come to us of the rains which distil upon you in unwished for abundance, vvhile here we aredving of thirst the trees shrink beneath their dusty mantle upon the wide, treeless valleys is found no green thing, and the hiils me levereu orows up into the pitiless noon ! Not a drop of rain since earlv May ! Can wc not trulv sav Ave liumrer and thirst? that we look with satisfac tion upon the prospect of an early and abundantly wet winter? The watchful and observant tell us that the birds have commenced to fly southward, and the water rat is buildinc his nest in the bushes, instead of the border of the rivulets. With a fervent prayer we wish for rain good, long, steady rains, all over cur lands from Columbia's waters, unto the torrid plains of tropic Mexico-sn- ow on the mountain tops to send the rivers of the valleys dancing to the sea all the long, rainless summer through. Out of such abundant wetness is born the promising child Prosperity laughing and healthy limbed not the sickly faced starveing which comes to our hearthstone begotten of this, our unhappy year ! In ''The Seasons," by your Clatsop Bui ns, as published by 'the Chico, California, Enterprise, the types made our bard say in last stanza of second verse, weed instead of: The milk maid trips. I append an effusion forwarded to me for criticism, which bein so purelylocal, ought as an act of courtesy to be introduced to the world under the patronage of Western Oregon's able defender the sterling Daily Astorian. Vierge. Vision of Xcknnikuin. Low lump the clouds, and the south winds arc )rjjjfr Sullenly breaks the rude surf on the main : Leaden lined dew drops on thegreen turf are lying : The trees weep with moisture in pearl drops of rain. Brown flows the stream that was wont like a mirror To reflect the proud forms of the comely and brave ; Nowa loneliness broods o'er its breast like a terror, And all is as silent and still as the grave. They are gone ! The forms of the comely and manly ; Lost in the distance the musical hum, Of thesilvery laugh, and childhood's blithe prattle, From the jreenjshady banks of fairXckani-ku-m. I miss the bright glance from fair midnight eyes beaming Of the sylph-lik- e forms that haunted the .shore The light boat with joyful humanity teeming, Like a swallow skims over its bosom no more. Hard beats the rain that the clouds are distilling, "With ominous rattle on shingle and pane; And dimare my eyes with briny tears swelling, At the thoughts that we may never all meet again. for twenty-fou- r hours. The jailor has Prescript; But Hope, like the bright slender streak In the morning "With the clear eye of faithbids us patiently wa't. For sunshine and flowers the rich landscape adorning Then on thy green margin once more all elate. I'll see the loved forms of my braves and dusk maidens, Or list in the distance the musical hum Of the silvery laugh or childhood's gay prattle, 'Long the deep shady lanes byf the Nekani-ku- m. John Thomas. Clatsop, Oregon, Aug. 24, 1877, Nekanikum is the Indian name of the stream which flows through Clatsop plains, and upon its bank is situated the Sea Side House and Summer House of this favorite watering place of the polite element of Oregon social life. Canary Birds. for sale at Parker bouse baths. AGood Run. Thesteamships Ancon and City of Chester came in yesterday in a very companionable manner, bot.i making a landing at the same moment. Black Diamonds. The Ilenriette, Iorth German bark, recently discharging coal at Capt Flarel's wharf went up to'Portland yesterday to dispose of the balance of her black diamonds. Ship-master- 's Heading Room. Mr. Peter Wiliielm has permanently fitted up a shipmaster's readiim room in connection with the Gem saloon in Astoria. The latest shipping papers and homeward and outward bound shipping lists are kept on tile. Telegraph office next door. BORX. Jn this city, Oct. 5, 1877, to tho wife of Max "Wagner, a, daughter. SETY ADVERTISEMENTS. --pjlt. 1. M.VEX .JE . . 5rt GraduaifefCniversit Officjf,fRoom& i,At2fiEarsJJUlLD1t Jr i Astoria;? Win E DE ASTfKIA. to- i Carries a fui JL. N. . f Pennsylvania. No. 7 and 2 JO. CASS MENT, KUdGIST. Sm - - ORCGOX, tsortmont of Drfes, Patent Medicines, PJSNTS, IL, AND GLASS. dWfiUed STKEET Oregon. with care Day or Night. est Manufacturer of Fwhorraon's "Rolief. A 8ii ro preventative of Chapped 11ands, and cure for Ffch Wounds. CB"Deinents Florida Wator, price 50 cents. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. mSCELLANEOUS. AUCTION SALES. PACIFIC MUTUAL Life Insurance Company OF CALIFORNIA. J. C. CAJIROTiTj .. President Geo. A. HOOKE .Vice President ASSETS GILO COW BASIS $1,300,000 Total Death claims paid, over - 700,000 HOME OFFICE, 41 SECOND STREET, SACK.UIEXTO, CALIFOKMA. BRANCH OFFICE ASTORIA, OREGON. OFFICERS: I. "NV. CASE President C. S. WRIGHT Vice President C. RRO VX Secretary J. Q. A. BOWLDY Attorney 31. 1). JEXXLXGS. . .Medical Examiner executive committee: R. R. SPEDDEX, C. J. TREXC1TARD D. K. WARREN. J.W. GEARIIART, R. ALEXANDER. directors: t. y. case, cs. wrigitt, C. BROWN, J. W. GEAR1 1ART, R. ALEXAXDER, R. R. SPEDDEX, C. J.TREXCIIARD M. D. JEXXIXGS, C. P. UPSHUR. W. II. TWILIGHT, D. K. WARREN, J. Q. A. BOWLBY. F. D. WINTON. 1 1. P. GEARIIART, C. A. McGUIRE, Applications for Insurance may be made to any member of the Hoard. All receipts of this olllce loaned in Astoria. No provision for our heirs is adequate that is not immediate, for death may be Innne-- iiiaie. Life Insurance tends to reduce taxation by its reduction of pauperism and possibility of crime. It is a national blessing and w ill at no distant day be universally adopted. The Life Insurance companies of the country disbursed over S7C,ooo,ooo to their patrons in 1S7C. Death Claims, Dividends and Matured Endowments. Policies issued by the Tacific Mutual are free fromthe usual rertrictions on travel. C. BROWN, Resident Agent. C. IV. CAREY, General Agent, Salem, Ogn. A. II COYALT, Portland. Oregon, General Manager Northwestern Department. Astoria, October 2, 1S77. 3m new stoke: New Goods! New Prices!! J. STRAUSS, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Tropical and Domestic Emits; also, Crockery, Glassware, Silverware, Table andPocket Cutlery. Afull line of Willow-war- e always on hand; a full stock of Cigars and Tobacco, "Wines and Liquors. Parties in need of the above line of goods'" will consult their own interest by calling before purchasing elsewhere. Prices lower than any other house in the City. SOUTH SIDE OF CUENAMUS STREET, ASTORIA, OREGON. fGoods delivered to any part of the City Free of Charge NEW GOODS! HEW PRICES! GEORGE W. CORNART, Is constantly receiving the finest assortment OF BLANK LOOKS. STATIONERY, OFFICE FIXTURES AND NOTIONS. ALLTILELATEST PUBLICATIONS OF SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Agent for Sborman & Hyde's Pianos and Orpins sold on Installments. ALSO FINE IMrOKTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS AND TOBACCO, CONSTANTLY ON HAND. North side of Clienamus street, between Cass and Mam - - - Astoria. Ojiegox. INTERPRETER. The undersigned Is familiar with the llussinu, Norwegian. Swedish and other languages, and oners his services to the public as an interpreter In suits at law. contracts, etc, in which lorcigners aim citizens irom the north of Europe who cannot speak Eng lish well, are interested. CHARLES HARRISON, Astona. rnoWHOMITAIAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that all persons are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any way occupying anv portion of the land or beach surrounding TONGUE POINT, or upon any part of the jlenry Marlin land claim in Clatsop county, Suite of Oregon, without permission from the undersignec' ; and also from settingout tires upon said claim, wherebv the standing timber may in anv way be injured. VAN DUSE.sT &BROWN. Per A. VAn'Dusen--. Astoria, Oct. 5, 1877. tf Great Reduction IX IE 3EX. ICES!! THE PIONEER "Root &shoE ST03EIE Corner of Cass and Squemocqha streets. ASTORIA, OREGOX. FOR THE XEXT THIRTY DAYS I WILL SELL ALL MY LARGE STOCK OF Mens', Boys', Ladies', Misses and Children's BOOTS ANDSHOES Afc a considerable reduction from previous prices, many kinds AT COST ! C.J, SMITH, Prop, BUY XOXE BUT THIS XJV IMPROVED FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE,' P the WORLD For sale at the CITY BOOK STORE. J. H. D. GRAY, "Wholesale and retail dcaler.in. FLOUR, FEED, OATS, HAY, STJSAW, WOOB, etc., Also wholesale dealer in Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS, Received fresh fromthe bed four times a week. On the wharf foot of Benton street, Astoria. Oregon. OREGON BAKERY, Uolladay's "Wharf, Main Streot, AstoriaOga. BREAD, CAKES, PIES, PASTRY, CRACKERS,ETC. BESERVED TOPATRONS WILLthe Oregon Bakery of which C. Binder decoased, was p7oprietor, the-sai- o as usual, by Mrs. CHARLES B1NDEK. First Class Baker employed, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed. All orders, large or small, promptly filled on short notice. Patronage of tho public is respectfully solicited. MRS. C1IAS. BINDER. "OATHS, BATHS, Hot. Cold. Shower, Steam and niBfrrm SULPHUR Baths Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon. NlEDERAUEK, &. UllLENllART, Pkopxietoks. OtB" Special attention paid to LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HAIRCUTTING 5)"PiIvato Entrance for Ladies Q BUILDING MATERIALS. JUST ARRIVED: 40,000 BRICK; 100 WINDOWS ; AND 200 DOORS ; WHICH WILL BE SOLD AS LOW AS ANY HOUSE IN OREGON. BAIN Jk FERGUSON, Astoria, Oregon. lap aijarriage Stop. Squemocqha street, between Washington and Polk streets. ASTORTA OREGON IIEXItY UAMQU,rroiirIctor. promptly attended to none. but the best material used. All work Ts,Blacksmithing and ship work promptly attended to. CANDY FACTORY. rpiieuxdeitsjgxkp take pleasure to x announce to theilt patrons and dealers in general that they have lately largely increasedtheir fac- tory and ark now prepared furnish as good an assortment in their lineas any house onthe coast. Special inducements to cash P. O. Box 04. in to AlilSKY fc Iir.GEI,E, 105 Yirst Street. Factory ou Aider Street, between First and Second Street, Portland, Oregon. Astoria Brewery Saloon And Bottled Beer Depot ! MAIN STREET, ASTORIA. RUDOLPJI BARTJT, MICHAEL MYJSRS, Proprietors TheBest Quality Lager Beer, FIVE CENTS A GLASS. EST The patronage of tho public is respect-- , fully solicited. Orders for Lager, or BoUled Beer, in any quantity, promptly filled. 5 Tree Lunch day and uisht. E. C. HOLDEN, AUCTIONEER and COMMISSIONAGENT CHEXAMUSST. ASTORIA, OREGOX. Consignments ro?pectfully solicited, bills collected and returns promptly made. Refill nr Sales Day. Saturday, Refer by permission to CS. WRIGHT' WARREN k McGUIRE Hon--. J. Q. A. BOWLBY A. VAX DUSEX, J.W. GEARIIART. E. C. 2IOIIEX. Auctioneer. B, S. "WOKSLEY. AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT. Office, on Alain street opposite Washingto .Market-- SATJBS IX1IT.X Froin 7 to 0 o'clock P. AT. Regular Sales Day, Saturday, at 10 O'CSocIc A. 31- - Will purehaso and soil real estate, merchandise, furniture, etc. Consignments respectfully solicited. Diagrams and terms to be bad on application to the Auctioneer. R.H. CARDWELL. B.S. WOKSLEY HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. C.II.PERKLVS JParlier Souse Hotel, corner .nam anu loncomiy streets, ASTORIAOREGON. Card-wel- l & Perkins, Proprietors-- THIS ISTHE LARGEST HOTEL IN AS new and now furniture, furnished in first class st3le. Tho table will bo supplied witb the bet tho market affords. Accomodations to suit tho times, from SI 23 to ?2n0 per day. fclcamers and sail boats leave tho wharves and slips near tho Hotel, daily for Fort Stevens, Fort Canby, Skipaoon, Fort Clatsop-SeSide, Ocean Beach, Knappton, Chinook. Unity, Oysterville and other places f rcsor: in thi3 vicinity. ( cSTThcro aro now fire largo salmon canneries in Astoria, which employ ovc 1200 persons in tho various brandies of tho busine: . making Astoria as it now is, a point of interest to visitors, independent of its cool invigorating, summer climate. UNION HOUSE. Cor. Squemocqha and Lafayette Stueefe, ASTOEIA, OREGON- - rjlHIS HOUSE HAVING BEEN X newly ed and furnished throughout is now open to the accommodation of the public. J5The house beinj; in new hands now can guarantee satisfaction. Roard ami Lodging per Week $5 0 ISonrd per lVcelc . 4 00 MRS. M. E. TUKXER. rwShrietress. Private Lo Mrs. J. W. MUfr CHEXAMUS Choice Booms ( the Month, D reason& dteESbusej. S . V-- V X futaifltedXta let ess? ary fWM, at X ileHjrJcesin OCCIDENT HOTEL, A. J. MEGLER, C. S. "WRIGHT, Proprietors. Astoria, Oregon. Tho Proprietors aro happy to aaaouncs tha tho abovo Hotel has been Repainted and; Refurnished, Adding greatly to tho comfort of its guest? AND ISNOWTHEBEST HOTEL NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO. OYSTERS 1 Nyfrvprietress. i..asfeiv wOYSTERS I SERVED IN EVERY STYLE AT SIOEEItS CONFECTIONERY AND Refreshment Saloon. All kinds of French, German and Anierienu Candies constantly on hand, wholesale and retail afc the lowest cash. pnTt' ALSO Wedding cakes made to order oashart notice-Th- e patronage g the public is-- resentfully solicited. CENTRAL COFFEE SALOON. Concomly sL, between Beaton andLalayettev ASTORIA,. OREGON. THOMAS SIcFASIlND, Prop. pAUFORNM RESTAURANT 1VATER STREET ROADWAY. Opposite Oiegoa Steam Navigation Cempanyr3 Wharf ASTORIA OREGON Tho above new Restaurant will bo opera from and after Sunday. January 7th, lbTti, D. RUSAJS'ICU Jc CO. Proprietor?. E. C. HOLDEN". i.'J L. LAUGHERY. HOLDEN & LAUGHERY, TJPHOIiSXEREKS AXI FURNITURE DEAIiERS, At tho old Ftana-1I0LI- EXS AUCTION ROOMS on Chenamus street All kinds of upholstery and cabinet work done-torder. Manufacturers of Lounges, Spring Beds,, AND Of any sizo and quality H Picture Frames and Furniture Manufactured or Repaired by Experienced Workmen. BSTSecond hand Furnituro bought and sold.. D. K. WAKKE.V. CA-McGui- Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreets ASTORIA. OitEGON. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietors (Successors to Ilobion it Warren,) "Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kindsof Freshand Cured Meats! Afull line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. "Buttor, Eggs, Cheese, etc. djin&tantlx on hand, 45S Ships supplied at the Io;vGstrates W 4
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