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TUESDAY 3Iat 2, 187G.
Death of a Noted Writer.
William H. Rhodes died in San
Francisco April 14th. He attracted
public attention and made a reputation
by a series of communications on polit
ical subjects published in the Alta over
the signature of " Caxton" in 1853,
and from that time has continued to
contribute to the press. About twenty
years ago he was the chief editorial
writer of a daily journal called the
True Californian, which, however, did
not live long. Some of his earlier
articles were' distinguished by polish
of style ; those of later date have had
other merits. About five years ago,
he began to write scientific hoaxes, or
accounts of imaginary discoveries, and
in their class they rank high. One
stoiy was about a chemist who had
found a composition that would kindle
water with an unquenchable flame, and
he had determined to throw his igniter
into the sea and thus start the conflag
ration that would destroy our globe or
all the life upon it ; but lie exposed his
purpose and he was killed for the sake
of saving the rest of mankind. Another
story told how some miners in Belgium
had gone down through the crust of
the earth until they reached the molten
rock at the centre of the earth, and
their observations upon the tempera
ture and character of the molten mass
were given. The last of his produc
tions, published only a few weeks since,
told of a boy with telescopic eyes,
which could see nothing in our globe,
but had a focus of 240,000 miles, and
could see the moon so distinctly that
its inhabitants, their singular structure
and mode of life were plainly discern
able. These hoaxes showed much
knowledge, a careful regard for scien
tific probabilities, and study of the
laws of evidence, and each made a
lively sensation. We should not be
astonished if they were considered
worthy of republication in book form.
Mr. Rhodes was a lawyer by profession,
and a gentleman highly esteemed in a
large circle of personal friends. '
We have been advertising Dr.
Warner's Sanatary Corset, for sale
by Mrs. M. A. Warner of this city,
says the Pacific Christian Advocate.
It is but just to add Mrs. M. C. Dil
lon's testimony to that of others who
have used them, as being the most
complete, convenient and desirable
corset ever used. She would now
use no other if given to her.
The-reports from the Black Hills
are full of .contradictions, and we
would advise men to wait a good
while yet before starting to the new
Eldorado. A correspondent of the
New York Times charges newspaper
editors located in Omaha and other
out-fitting towns, with printing false
reports from the Hills, for the pur
pose of keeping up the excitement,
that the towns may reap a rich re
ward from the stream of eager
miners passing through them to the
mines. If the reports of Prof. Jenny,
and others are to be relied upon, then
it will never pay any man to rush oil'
to the Clack Hills expecting to be
come suddenly rich, by digging gold.
If the mines are as rich as some peo
ple would have us believe, there will
be plenty of time to reach them af
ter that fact is established beyond
dispute.
The fanners hereabouts, says the
Corvallis Gazette are beginning to
look "blue," indeed, in consequence
of the continued rains. In some por
tions of our coun,ty but very little
grain has been sown. In King's val
ley, however, we learn that a very
large acreage has been seeded, and
that locality could, in ten days of
good weather, complete the putting
in of their spring crops. In some
portions of Linn County, in the vi
cinity of Halsey, where much of the
land is still covered in water, the
crop prospects are very gloomy.
From present indications, the proba
bilities are that we shall come near
er having a "failure of crops" in
Oregon than was ever before known.
The rains commencing so early last
fall and continuing so late "this
Spring, is a serious detriment to agri
cultural pursuits.
The gulls and crows have gone
from our gaze which is a significant
sign of the fact that summer ap
proaches apace.
Drifts and Tow Heads 1876.
Upper Astoria, Clatsop county. Oregon.
.April 24, 1S70. J
At a Special meeting of the Colum
bia River Pishermens Beneficial Aid
Society, the following regulations for
the government of all concerned
were adopted. That the following
drifts and tow heads be established
for the fishing season of 1S7G.
First Drift. From Woody Island
to Brown's point.
Second Drift. From Brown's Point
inside of Snag Island to the 12th red
buoy.
Third Drift. From the loth buoy
to Tongue Point.
Fourth Drift. From Tongue Point
to a point a little west of Booth's
Cannery, at a place to be designated
by a spile or some permanent mark.
Fifth Drift. From the termina
tion of the 4th drift to Smith's Point.
Sixth Drift. From Smith's Point
to the Pacific Ocean.
Seventh Drift. From the red buoy
in the Prairie channel to Tongue
Point up or down.
Eighth Drift. The big snag in
Chinook shoot will be considered a
tow head.
The fishermen in Astoria, in coun
cil have mutually agreed to bind
themselves to be governed by the
foregoing drifts, and it is expected
from boats outside of the Society that
they will also conform to the same.
Any fisherman who is not fortunate
enough to be a member of this Societ'
has still another opportunity to join
tills Society, by applying before the
10th day of May, 1S76, in accordance
with the notice published elsewhere
in the Astoktax. After which time
the initiation fees will be raised to
twenty-five dollars.
By order of the Societv,
THOMAS DEALEY, Sec.
ri H. PAGE & CO.,
DEALERS IN
General Merchandise,
FARMERS WHARF,
ASTORIA OREGON.
xTC5 All kinds of country produce, wanted in
exchange for goods.
W. E. DEMENT,
DRUGGIST.
CIUSXAItrUS STREET, ASTORIA.
NEXT DOOR TO L V. CASE'S
"HEALER IN PAINTS, OILS, YAR-
JLy liithes,
Brushes,
PATENT MEDICINES,
TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES.
Wines and Liquors Fp
For Medical
urposes.
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.
S. KINSEY,
ON TIIE ROAD AY AY, NEAR HUME
& Co's. CANNERY, .
Astoria, Oregon,
DEALER IX
Building Materials!!
OE EYERY KIND.
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Nails of All Descriptions.
DOORS AND WINDOWS,
RUSTIC, FLOORING, BLIND'S,
MOULDING, SASH, ETC.
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Wines and Liquors
BY THE BOTTLE OR THE GALLON
Custom made boots and Shoes.
Tobacco . of Fine Quality.
$
K3T This stock is in every respect Al, and
will uo -old at the lowest prices for cash, Give
ino a call at the new store, on tho Roadway.
S. KISfSEY,
Astoria, Oregon.
RARE OPPORTUNITY
For ProfitabIeIn vestment,
I offer for salo all my real estate in Clatsop
County, consisting of my original Donation
ckum. on Lewis and Clarke river, consisting
of five hundred acres tido land meadow, ac
knowledged to bo the Dest stock claim in the
county. Also, a largo interest in the Upper
Town of Astoria- a portion of John Adair's do
nation claim. Enquire of tho subscriber.
T. P. POWERS.
BILLS OF LADING, WAY BILLS,
Receipts, and all kinds of Commer
cial Printing, done at the Astorian office.
CALL, EXAMINE, ORDER.-fc
3y4ii?5SL"''s
BUSINESS CARDS.
TR. S. W. DODD.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Astoria, Oregon, opposite Custom House.
T Q. A.' BOWLBY.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Tp J. TAYLOR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Itooin No. 5, Brown's Building.
ASTOHIA, OREGON.
A VAN DUSEN.
NOTARY PUBLIC, ASTORIA.
Agent Wells, Fargo & Co.
G. W. JtEA. C. TV. FULTON.
REA ct FULTON,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
Law.Conveyancers and Real Estate Agents
Special attention given to perfecting Title?,
paying taxes for non-residents, and all col'
lections promptly attended to. Oliice in
Building, Chenamus street, corner of Cass,
Astoria, Oregon.
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TTO DUFNER.
PRACTICAL JEWELER,
Main street, Astoria Oregon.
"WATCHES and CLOCKS cleaned and re
paired in the best manner.
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IIARLES P. WRIGHT.
Corner of Main and Chenamus street. Goods
received on consignment and sold to the high
est bidder.
pETEll II. FOX.
" MERCHANT TAILOR.
New Shon, Main Street, Astoria. Clothing
of all kinds cut and made to order. Cleaning
and repairing.
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STABLISHED 1S4G.
HEMLOCK TAMERY,
ME
C. Lkixexweber and II. Brows, Pro'ps.,
Manufacture all kinds of Leather.
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ARL BRACKLOW.
Corner Court and and Hamilton Street, As
toria, Oregon, Sign and Ornamental Painter
and Paper Hanger.
Orders left at Binder's Oregon Bakery will
bo piomptly filled and at reasonable ratos.
A class of children from eight to fifteen
years of age will bo taught free hand drawing.
GERINIANIA BEER UALL
AND
BOTTLE BEER DEPOT,
Chenamus Street. Astoria.
The public arc invited to call and leave
their orders. Splendid Lager 3 cent a glass.
Jtrec Lunch every night.
AVM. BOCK & CO., Proprietors.
ALBERT ROEDER & CO..
Machinists, Gunsmiths, and
Locksmiths,
Corner Concomfy and Lafayette Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
"Will pay Special Attention to Blacksmith
"Work and general repairing.
CEORCE MACLEAN,
BLACKSMITH
KODGEUS' OIiI STANI,
Cass St., Astoria, Oregon.
All kinds of Blacksmithin
done to order. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Ship and engino
work ajpiciality.
jVj-IYERS,
ASTORIA BREWERY,
Ilaving all the necessary machinery for first
class work, skillful Brewers, and using none
but the best quality of materials, tho Proprie
tor is prepared to manufacture LAGElt BEER
in any quantity, from a single bottle to a bar
rel, and put it up in good condition for ship
ment or immediate uso. Families and keep
ers of public houses promptly and regularly
supplied, M. MYEKS, Proprietor.
W. B. HEADINCTON,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Plans and specifications
for buildings of any kind,
and contracts (largo or
small) filled with dispatch
and in tho best manner
possible.
BAIN & FERGUSON,
Contractors and Builders,
k--dw ARE PREPARED TO
.-pyji- furnish material and
I far r erect ouildlrogs of every
1 1 c I!l5L UIScriP" execute any
sgsnnu mi Kinuspi t-arpen---''-?-tcrsf
and Joiners' work.
in the most approved styles, with Neatness and
Dispatch,
Plans and Specifications,
and
BILLS OF MATERIAL
Furnished on Short Notice.
Charges Reasonable.
Seasoned Lumber Always on Hand.
K5- Orders left at I. W. CASE'S STORE will
be promptly attended to.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
F. S. MEADE,
MERCHANT TAILOR
CIIEXAMUS STREET,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
fl FRENCH,
MJS AiNJJ AAUiKlUAN
&rS8 CLOTHS,
iiii& CASS1MERES
AND TESTINGS,
Constantly on hand.
3T Garments made in tlie most
Fashionable Styles.
Draying & Trucking.
TMrt tmilnrc'imnil Tiot I. C-UA- --OiC".
ins purchased the inter- jE-f$P9l
est if tho sfefcfas
Astoria Truck & Dray Co.,
Including Tcnms, Vehccles, etc., respectfully
announces that ho is prepared to
FILL ALL ORDERS WITH
PItOMPTNEbS, IN A CA HEFUL MANNER
from this date.
RST Orders may bo left at the Occident
Hotel. T. S. JEWETT.
Astoria Truck & Dray Co.
.. & THE MOST EXTENSIVE
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VV x t A - 1 O. T
K rest i-issorueaotocK
Can lc found at
A Xf E. S- LARSEN'S
rtv vifjlX Main Street,
ftv vjvN Between Chenamus and
rv. M? Squemonha streets,
Z fAST01UA,0RE60N.
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ijfc. A wK A Large Invoice
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PETER RUNEY,
ASTORIA, OREGOX,
BRICK LAYER, .i,.
And Plain and
Orders left at the Occident Hotel
Promptly Attended to.
XEFEIiEXCES:
J. B. Knapp, Knappton ; Capt. J. Went, Wcst
2)art;Il. li. Parker, S. X. Arriyoni, Hobnob &
Warren, J. liadollet A Co. Astoria; J. H". D V.
Cook; Clifton; Jos. Hume, Eureka; 11. Watson
ct Co. Manhattan; J. L. nep'turn, Glen Ella;
J. G. Mcylcr & Co. Jirookfiehl, and numerous
others for ichoml have
Built Furnaces, set Ranges,
and Kettles, and
Spread the Mort!"
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During my 12 years Residence
in Oregon,
LME, SAINT), BRICK, PLASTER,
Lath, Cement, aifd all materials in
my lino, furnished to order.
K3 Special attention paid to Furnaco work
and Kangcs. Cistern work warranted good,
or no pay. PETER KUXEY,
Astoria, Oregon.
New Stock Now Opened
At 1ST. LOEB'S,
3E AIST STREET,
Ono door South of Globe Hotel, Astoria.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAYING
just rftceived and opened a new and
complete Stock of
General Merchandise, .
Groc'eries and Provisions,
Invites tlio attention of tho public. These
Goods will bo sold at Lo;r .Figures. Call be
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Tho best quality of goods for tho
Fishing and Sailors
Trade constantly on nand.
05" Highest Price laid for Furs. "58
C3 New Goods by every Steamer.
ST. LOEB. Astoria, Oregon.
RUTTER & McKENZIE,
Ship Builders.
HAVING LEASED THE PREMISES FOR
a, term of years, at the foot of Wash
ington street, wo beg leave to announco to tho
public that wo aro now prepared for
SPAE MAKING-, CATJLKING,
and General Bepairing of
VESSELS, BOATS, ETC., ETC.
S3 Boats of all descriptions, first class in
every respect, built to order. Yard foot of
Washington street, Astoria, Oregon.
PLMBEB.AiM'JL
BOOK AND JOB PRTNTTIiSTG-
DDIUTIMf 1 EQT'ALTOTUEEEST,AND
inln lltlb -Cheap as the Cheapest, at
J TlIK ATOUIAN OFSICE.
THE
Daily and Weekly
,.stqhia lur
Job Printing OiSce !
IS NOW "WELL SUPPLIED WITH
New Material and Stock,
And prepared to oxecute orders for
POSTERS, RILLS OF FARE,
PROGRAMMES, RILL-HEADS,
CIRCULARS, LETTER-HEADS
RECEIPTS, PAMPHLETS,
And any other kind of Printing,
Neatly and Promptly
The Lowest Living Price are Charged.
Printing by hand,
Printing by steam, t '
Printing from type, ' !
Or from blocks by the ream. ,
Printing in black,
Printing in white.
Printing'in colors,
Of sombre or bright.
Printing for merchants, . '
And land-agents, too ;
Printing for any
Who' ve printing to do ;
Printing for bankers,
Clerks, auctioneers,
Printing for druggists,
For dealers in wares.
Printing for drapers
For grocers, for all,
AVho will send in their jobs
Or give us a call.
Printing of pamphlets,
Or bigger books, too ;
In fact there are few things
33ut what we can do.
Printing of placards,
Printing of bills,
Printing of car-notes
For stores or for mills ; . -
Printing of labels,
All colors we use, sirs,
Especially tit for
Our salmon producers. , '
Printing of forms
All sorts you can get
Legal, commercial,
Or houses to let.
Printing done quickly,
Bold, stylish or neat,
At the Astorian Office, . '
On Squemocqha street.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN
JUST ESTABLISHED
THE WEEKLY ASTORIAN
NOW IN ITS FOURTH YKAR
Affords SUPJBIIIOK Facilities to
Advertisers.
JgGIVE US A CALL. -a
Astoria Bakery,
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HENRY JACOBS PROPRIETOR,
Cor. of Main and Schemocqha Sts.,
Astoria Oregon.
rpAKES PLEASURE IX AXX0UXCING
JL to tho public ccencrally that he is again
prepared, at tho above well known stand to
supply orders for tfKESIl BKEAD and all
kinds of pastry.
rtSf Ono of tho best Bakers on tho coast
employed. Satisfaction guaranteed. A share
of tho public patronago respectfully solicted.
TTI7ANTED - - BUSINESS MIST,
To engage in tho salo of a Business Book.
PliOF. IAKSOXS' STEW LAW ISOGIt
THE PERSONAL AND PROPERTY
Of a Citizen of the United States ;
llow to oiercise and how to perserve them.
TIIK WORK IS KS3KNTIAL TO
Evory Voter in tho Union to every Tax Payer
and Magistrate ; to every Man who Buys,
Sells, or Exchanges property ; to every Justice
of tho Peace, Sheriff, Commissioner, or Select
man ; to every Landlord and every Tenant ;
to every Notary. Clerk or Book-keeper ; to
every Executor, Heir-at-Law, or Legatee ; to
evory Man who Keceives or Pays Interest : to
every one who has Proporty to take care of, or
business to transact. Civil Duties to perform,
or llights to maintain.
Send for circulars, giving terms, etc.
S. S. SCKAXTOX, A Co., Hartford, Conn.
ORRECT PRINCIPLES
Demand that bills be rendered
promptly, and to do it nicely, get your Bill
paper an i Statements printed at
TIIE ASTORIAN Office.
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