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Astoria, Oregon, Saturday Mojhing, February 8, 1879.
Vol. viil
No. 32.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Eastern Dispatches.
Dolled Down Tor The Astorlaa.
A MAN SURELY TO BE FROZEN
TO DEATH.
8WIMMING A LONG DISTANCE
FOR .MONEY.
PAUL BOYNTON IN A NEW ROLE.
THERErORT CONCERNING THE
RICHMOND NOT CREDITED.
SHRINKAGES IN THE VALUE
OF BEN HOLLADAY'S NEW
YORK FARM.
THE CHINESE BILL IN THE
SENATE.
CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION
NECESSARY TO PREVENT
THE PAYMENT OF REBEL
CLAIMS.
Oil City, Pa., Feb. 6. Capt. Paul
Boynton commenced his swim be
tween here and Pittsburg, a distance
of 150 miles, at II o'clock this morn
ing. He expects to reach Kittanning
to-night, and Pittsburg to-morrow
night. The river shows a tempera
ture of one degree below the freezing
point, and is running nearly clear of
ice.
Washington, Feb. G. The navy
department gives no credence to a
Boston rumor of the foundering of the
steamer Richmond, and believes the 1
-vessel will reach Gibraltar at the ex
pected time.
New York, Feb. C. Surrogate
Coffin, at White Plains, in this state, j
yesterday denied the application of j
Jackson & Co., for an order for the
sale of Beu Holladay's farm in West- j
Chester county, to satisfy a claim for
$1,700. The present value of the
farm is about $130,000. less than half
its valuation a few years ago.
An effort will be made by Pacific
coast senators to secure an early re
port on the house bill restricting
Chinese immigration, or to obtain a
discharge from further consideration
of the committee on foreign relations,
to which the measure was referred.
Washington, Feb. 6. On motion
of Edmunds, the senate took up house
joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting
the payment of the claims of disloyal
persons for property injured or des
troyed in the late war of the rebellion,
so that it would be unfinished busi
ness to-morrow.
.Foreign Dispatches.
Boiled Down for The AsCorlnm.
GRANT AND HIS PARTY FROM
ADEN FOR BOMBAY.
THE PLAGUE FEARED IN
-FRANCE.
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY DE
NOUNCED FOR TAKING PRE
CAUTIONARY MEASURES.
London, Feb. G. Ex-President
Grant and party have left Aden for
Bombay.
Paris, Feb. 6. The government is
taking measures to prevent, the intro
duction of the Russian plague.
St. Peterskueg, Feb. 6. The jour
nals here bitterly denounce Austria
and Germany for adopting precaution
ary measures aginst the plague. The
action, it is declared,1-! inspired by
hostility to Russia, and a desire to
ruin her tra4e.
Pacific Coast Dispatches. I
Boiled Down for The Antorian.
ALL COMMERCIAL BANKS IN
CAL1FORIA SUBJECTED TO
THE NOSING OF A SMELLING
COMMITTEE.
THE BANK COMMISSIONERS
SCORED BY THE ODD FEL
LOWS DIRECTORS.
San Francisco, Feb. 6. The su
preme court rendered its decision yes
terday in the case of Wells, Fargo &
Co. 'a bank vs. the state bank com
missioners. That it was intended to
give the commissioners power to su
pervise the affairs of all commercial
banks.
The stockholders of the Odd Fel-
' lows' bank voted unanimously to put
the bank into liquidation. In the
course of the meeting the bank com
missioners were severely scored for
' their conduct in connection with the
affairs of the bank.
The I'cnn Van 3Iytery.
The "Mystery" is explained now. It
willberemembered that The Astorian
in common with nearly every other pa
per in the land, recently published
notice of a wonderful new paper, to be
known as the Penn Yan Mystery, to
be published by Leon and Harriet
Lewis, both of whom had been writers
of note on the New York Ledger . an d
kindred periodicals. Harriet has been
dead about a 3Tear, but that was not to
make any difference, as she had kindly
consented to perform her portion of the
editorial duties from the spirit world.
Lewis claimed that he was in hourly
communion with her, and their rela
tions had been scarcely disturbed by
her trip over the Styx. However,
there was a blooming 16-year-old niece
of the defunct Mrs. Lewis in the family,
and a short time ago, afer issuing one
copy of the Mystery and securing some
200,000 in subscription, besides run
ning in debt to the tune of $50,000 in
Penn Yan, the naughty Leon and the
blooming niece skipped out for Europe.
The mystery does not appear to consist
so much in the fact that he preferred a
16-year flesh and blood bride, to a dis
embodied spirit, as to the idea that so
many victims could be found in the
country who assisted pecuniarly in
bringing about the result.
The old Snranac launch, which,
while she belonged to the government
and was propelled by two powerful
little engines, was perhaps the fastest
launch in the United States navy, is
now in use on Puget-sound as a potato
packet. She is 7 tons register. She
has often made sixteen miles per hour,
and it is stated would have buried
herself if pushed to a greater extent.
She is not near so fast now, as when
she wore a brass-buttoned commander
and Uncle Sam paid the bills, but still
she makes about six miles an hour
with ease.
MISCELLANEOUS.
HOLMS TO LET. A nice residence, new,
containing six rooms will be ready for
a tenant any t hue on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
rtU THIS OFFICE.
OPILES.
i.Tho unerp?ed is prSpared to furnish
a largo numbor of spiles and Spars at this
place on short notice, at r-jasonablo rutes.
Apply to , CG.CAPLES.
Columbia City.
Three Schnnupru r. ein
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WO schooners with center boards. 12
n Z , ftS' " V'S.VJS0i Ftcr ,,0d.
AkZ .;n lwwJSi -, :iiM'ieu anu. in gooa or
der, will be sold cheap for cash.
Apply to WATSON BROS..
u"u Astoria, Oregon.
Fish Commissioners Xotice.
NOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN THAT
. the undersigned, having been duly ap
pointed deputy for Clatsop" county, by C.
wiT)'ielHcr; Commissioner, under the
li , the Sta,te of Oregon, will be in readi
l,L?om,amL:iftcr tl,is late. to issue li
nfwi cAthis?mccun stairs, corner of Cass
ana bqcmocqhe streets, Astoria. Oregon.
niiCJ5??s se"ansin applications for licenses
will nlcasesend No. of boat and the name of
the fisherman or captain of the boat.
IL B. FERGUSON,
t.,. i. , IteputyFisQ. Commissioner.
January, u, 1879.
general meandise.
I W. IASE
IMPORTEIt AND WHO! ESALE AND RE
TAIL deaiSr IN
(MRAL MlCHAlISI,
A FULL ASSORTaiENT
WHICH WILL BEHOLD AT LOW
EST RATES -FOR
oi-A.i'Sfoaa:
Corner Chenamus&ail Cass streets.
tfr
ASTORIA
OREGON
A C03IPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
Fresh. Gardln Seeds,
BOTH OREGON ANCALIFORNIA
''M
JUST KRGXI7ED.
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Corner -Ckenamusjfaiwl Cass Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
As well as to nave toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Over !
BUT
I. LOEB 5
AS
roT
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
A FULL pi ftTUIVJn FOR MEN
LINE OF U LU 1 it I R U AND BOYS.
Gents Furaisliinff Goeds:
-ALSO :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
Watches, Jewelry, Marine KRd Opera
Glasses, etc.;
Besides a choice lot of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
"Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
IAIN ST., - - - ASTORIA, 'OGN.
CASH STORE!
Have just received a new Invoice of
Groceries, Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
"Which I offer at a bargain for cash
3XOXXRl m FEEB.
Corner of mam and Squemoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
O. O". SMITH,
(IN TIIK ASTORIA BUILDING)
HAS JUSTBECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
HEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AND KLP BOOTS
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
- Women, Misses and Children's
BUTT02S' BOOTS,
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
Wit
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BANKING AND INSURANCE.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF "HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Roprescntins a capital of SG7,O0O,O0O.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
COMMERCIAL, UNION
ASSURANCE COMPANY
of XjiOisriDoiKr.
Capital SI 2,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSOX, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
FIREMEN'S TITXT
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CALIFORNIA.
ORGANIZED IN IS 63.
Total Losses Pnhl Slnre Organization.
$3,630,435 5.
E. C. HOLDEK, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
X. w. ?&&&,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the.-United -States andrEurope.T-,-- -
OFFICE FIOURS From 8 o'clock A. m.
until 4 o'clock i. m.
Fire ai Marine Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000.
IMPERIAL OF IOXDOS,
IODOX OF OXDOX,
NORTHERN OF IOXDOX,
QJCEEN OF IiIVERPOOI.
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
ACEXT.
ASTORIA," - - - - OREGON.
Some Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
.T. F. IIouoiiton- President
Chap. R. Stoky Secretary
G""s?o1aD- J- A15 " 0re8on
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Poiitland, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums ill 1877 $335,511 04
Assets, .Ian. 1, 1878 - 578,065 So
Liabilities
Losses npaid. . . .-...SS.ras 37
Dividends " 1W7 00 5.505 37
Surplus for Property Holders P572.470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years..S114,5lG 72
I. TV. C VSF,. Agent.
Astoria, Oregon.
GIEVS, LOCKS, AXD SEWIXG
3TACHIXES 'REPAIRED.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
F. W. WASS.
Main street, next door to Geo. Ross'.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Prepii for Spri
E. S. LARSEN
IS
PAINTING AND PREPARING
FOR
A LIVELY SPRING TRADE;
And has en route
LARGE INVOICES OF
Groceries, Crockery, Etc
Do not purchase your supplies until yon
have called upon
E. S. LARSEN
Wholesale and Retail G roc er Astoria;
HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
Gents' FUMISMG GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc,
We respectfully invite the public to will and
inspect the same.
We have also receved a large stock of fine
CIGARS TOBACCO
Which we are offering at San Francisco,
wholesale prices. Very repectfully,
A VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Oqk
If You Want to Select a Suit tf
From the very best stock in the city call at
A.VANDPSEIf fcCo.'r.
VANDUSEN&Co.,
Arc Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and
the WHITE
SEWING MACHINES,.
Large stock constantly on hand.
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods tor"
both ladies and gentlemen.
nno whom it 3iay conceen.
Notice is hereby given that all person
are forbid tresspassing upon, or 1n any way
occupying anv portion oi the land or beach
surrounding ToNOUE POINT, or upon anv
part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, witho'ut permis
sion from the nudcrMgned ; and also rrom
setting out ilrrs upon said claim, whereby the'
standing timber may in anv wav be inlured.
VANDUSEN & "BROWN.
Per A. VanDusen.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf
A. L. Bancroft & Co.,
SAX FRANCISCO-.
M
TAKE A SPECIALTY OF DOING AL
kinds tine printing, such .as
SALMON LABELS.
FRUIT LABELS, ETC,
And Engraving and Printing by
IITnOGRAPUY.
721 MAEKET STEEET,
SAX FRAXCISCO, CAL.
185S. 187ft-
Hardwood Lumber.
OAK, ASH, HICKORY,;
- WHITEWOOD LUMBER.
Carriage lap Material
A SPECIALTY
c
Orders foi lumber for boat or ship wert:
promptly attended to. Address all orders
E. J. NORTHRUP & CO.,
Cor. First and Main streets. Portland, Oga.
"1EORGE BOSS'
c Billiard Room.
The only Billiard "Room in the city wheie
no liquors are soiu.
NEW TABLE JUST PITT UP. GEOitiiX
has a rosy place and keeps on hand U
test brand of Cigars. Also, soda, canuj,
nuts. etc. Opposite Altona Chop House.
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