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IRELAND Editor.
4?RIDAX Oct. 5, IS"
The Dance of Death.
This is the day set apart by Sitka
Jack, a leading Indian chief in Alaska,
for a grand potlatch in Sitka. In ad
dition to the testimony of Captain
Collins, we have the report of Capt.
J. W. White, of the United States
Revenue Marine, "who recently went
to Sitka under instructions from the
secretary of the treasury where he ar
rived on the 10th of August, and sub
sequently, with the steamer Tom Cor
win, visited the following Indian villa
ges: Chilcarts, Ank, Takon, Kake,
Kontznen and Hooner; returned to
Sitka Aug. 27th and sailed thence on
the 28th; arrived at Fort Wrangle on
the 29th and sailed Sept. 1st; arrived
at Xaita on the 1st and left on the 3d;
arrived at Astoria on the 12th.
Capt. White's report to the treasury
department on the situation in Alaska,
closes as follews: "I have to add that
from the best data obtainable the pop
ulation of this place is as follews:
About twelve or fifteen white men, of
various nationalities, claiming to be
American citizens, live full-blooded
Russians, including the priest and
about two hundred and seventy half
breeds, including men, women and
children. The Indian population
varies from 300 to 1,500, according to
the season. The priest informs me
that the half-breeds arc a low, degra
ded class, over whom he has no influ
ence, and that more fear is to be ap
prehended from them when drunk
than from the Indians themselves."
That there is urgent need of doing
something for Alaska besides protect
ing the seal skin monopoly, all must
agree, and we cannot think otherwise
than that our friend Harvey, acting
collector of customs at Sitka, is being
murdered, while the Lackawana swings
at anchor in the bay at Port Townsend
full of Nanaimo coal, and her officers
and men are indulging in the giddr
mazes of the waltz ashore, to "exquis
ite music" from Olympia, as the Argus
expresses it, and the shouts of the
Port Townsenders is: "Hurrah for
the United States navy." Yes, hurrah
for the United States navy; but think
of poor Maj. Perry, on his death-bed
in a British hospital at Victoria, think
of poor Harvey, alone in Sitka, power
less to restrain Sitka Jack from tear
ing down government buildings, and
murdering our own people. Yes,
hurrah for the United States navy,
the Dance at Port Townsend, and
the Death in Sitka.
Eastern Oregon Enterprises.
While people here are apparently
dreaming over things that ought to be
done for Astoria, such for instarcc as
tht organization of a company to build
a wagon road out of the town, so that
we might have some means for getting
away from this peninsula in case of a
storm, besides going in boats; the or
ganization of a company for buying
wheat for shipment; the building of
ilouring mills; the construction and
use of vessels; and a dozeu or twenty
other matters which demand prompt,
energetic action, concentrated action,
for the benefit of every man is. the
city we say, while we are composedly
dreaming over the situation here, our
friends elsewhere are :lt work. Before
we fully awaken from this lethargy,
this "Astoria sleep," the people of
eastern Oregon will be coming down
here in force. They have incorpora
ted another railroad company up there
in the Blue mountains, the Blue moun
tain and Columbia river Railroad
Company, and the new Gazette just
started at La Grande, tells us that the
company expect to have 50 miles com
pleted by one year from this time,
and the whole in two years. It is to
be a three foot track, and to be every
wy equipped with first class rolling
stock and rails. The company have
undertaken this work because their
own interest and business demand that
it be done. They are no adventurers.
They are men whose every
dollar and
every hope is in Grand Honde valley.
Hence they are pledged, in ovary way,
to a truthful and energetic fulfillment
of their task, and the public may trust
them to finish what they have begun.
The value of land alone in the valley,
in one year of the completion of this
road, will more than pay the entire
cost. Every land owner ought to aid
the enterprise forward by labor, money
or materials. They have the same
interest as those who have organized
themselves into a company solely to
consolidate and utilize tho force
and ability of the people for the
benefit of the people. A strong pull,
and a pull altogether, though not a
very long pull,' will sorely open the
valley within two years to the coming
and going of one of the most prosper
ous trades of Oregon, and make it the
favorite resort of tourists and pleasure
seekers from all over the country.
Walla Walla has been ground ex
ceeding fine by the mills of the Walla
Walla valley road, and it is proposed
to tap this Blue mountain road, twenty-five
miles from Walla Walla, and
thus secure a competing line, and put
a check upon Dr. Baker's style of do
ing business. This Walla Walla
branch would intersect the Blue moun
tain road in a fine region, and every
mite of the entire system, from Grand
Ronde valley to the Columbia river
would pay as it was built. This is the
line the Oregon Steam Navigation
folk wanted the last legislative assem
bly to assist, but failed to net the de
sired aid, more in consequence of local
rrejudices about home than for any
other reason.
HARRIED.
At the residence of D. K. Warren, in
Astoria, by Rev.F. Elliott, Clara A.Madi
son and Ferdinand A. Fisher, all of As
toria. Also, by the same, at the residence of
the officiating minister on the 2d ult,
Thomas Papworth of Multnomah Co.
and Rissa Sturtcvant of Clatsop county.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Pacific CoasHJleamship Co
DEI&Y g. Commander.
Wijf Leave Astbria for San
I Francisco, on
Thursday Morning, Oct. 12.
i At G 0'elOCk A. M.
if j'
Freight mid l'nsxc cheaper than any
'x uurcr jane.
Fortreight orj&ssago apply to
J. G. 11 US'
HUSTLER.
Agent Astoria.
Oregon Steamship Company
For San Francisco IMrcct,
Carrying the United. States Mails and
AAells, Fargo & Co's Express.
Passage, Calin..S7 30 Steerage. .S3
Freight, per Ton 8
Al Steamship
AJAX,
MACKIE Commander.
Will leavo AV. T. &. i.. Co.'s dock Astoria for
above port on
SATURDAY, Ootobor6. 1817.
At 6 o'clock, A. M.
For Freight or Passage, apply at tho office of
tho AV. T. Jc Locks company.
G. P. UPSHUR, Ageni.
Mark Twain's Last Work.
The Most CoHVcnlemt
SCRAP BOOK
Ever Seen !
Paste and Mucilage no longer necessary.
75 FIRST STREET.
Have a full line of these valuable Scrap Books
and offer them to the public and
the trade at
EASTERN PRICES.
Aiz : No. 1, SI 25 ; No. 2, .?2 75 ; No. 4, $2 00
No. 0, S2 50 ; No. 8. $1 50 ; No. 10, $2 50 ; No.
12, S2 75 ; No. 14. S3 50.
D. K. Warbkn C. A. McGuibk.
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenaraus and Cass streets,
ASTORIA. OREGON.
WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietors,
(Succctxors to Ifobsoii A Warren,)
ATholesalo and Retail Dealers in all kinds of
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A lull line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC.
xn" Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
J&sr Ships supplied at tho lowest rate.
Astoria Brewery Saloon,
And Bottled Beer Depot !
MAIN STREET, ASTORIA.
RUDOLPH EARTH,
MICHAEL MYERS,
Proprietors.
j The Best Ouality Lajrer Beer
I FIVECENT3 A GLASS.
3" The patronage of tho public is respect
fully solicited. Orders for Lager, or Bottled
1 Leer, in any ijuantity, promptly filled.
For .Sim. Francisco Direct,
STEAMSjft I b
s rrco Liuucu day ana nizuu
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PACIFIC MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company
OF CALIFORNIA.
J". C. CARROIiIi- President
Geo. A. niOORK .Vice President
ASSETS GOLD COIN BASIS - $1,300,000
Tola! Death claims pa-d, over - - 700,000
HOME OFFICK, 41 SECOND STREET,
SACKA.lIF.VrO, CALIFORNIA.
BRANCH OFFICE
ASTORIA, OREGON.
OFFICERS:
I. AV. CASE President
C. S. WRIGHT Vice President
C. BROWN Secretary
.7. Q. A. UO WLBY Attorncy
M. D. JENNINGS... Medical Examiner
executive cemmittee:
R. R. SPEDDEN, C. J. TRENCIIARD.
D. K. WARREN. J.W. GEARIIART,
Pt. ALEXANDER.
DIKECTOKS:
I. W. CASE, C. S. WRIGIIT,
C. BROWN. J. AV. GEARIIART,
R. ALEXANDER. R. R SPED DEN,
C. J.TREXCIIARD M. D. JENNINGS.
C. P. UPSHUR, AV. JL T WIL1GI IT,
D. K. WARREN, J. Q. A. DO WLBY.
F. D. AVINTON. 3 1. P. GEAR 11 ART,
C.A. McGUIRE,
Applications for Insurance may be made to
any member of the Hoard.
All receipts of this ofllce loaned in Astoria.
No provision for our heirs is adequate that
is not Immediate, for death may be imme
diate. Life Insurance tends to reduce taxation by
its reduction of pauperism and possibility of
crime. It is a national blessing and will at
no distant day be universally adopted.
The Life Insurance companies of the coun
try disbursed over S7G.ooo.ooo to their natrons
in 187C. Death Claims, Dividends and Ma
tured Endowments.
Policies issued by the Pacific Mutual
are free from the usual rertrictlons on travel.
C. BROTCtf. Resident Agent.
G. IV. CAREY, General Agent, Salem, Ogn.
A. It. COVALT. Portland. Oregon, General
Manager Northwestern Department.
Astoria, October '2. 1S77. Sin
For Tillamook.
THE STEAMER
GEN. CA3HBY.
"Will be dispatched from Astoria to Tilla
mook in a few davs. For freight or passage
apply at Astoria to AV. S. KINNEY.
SMBEUSSt BEEEF
A Really Fine Article for Sale Ecu.
BY
Capt. Narbett, Ilwaco.
SSTTor sanyples and particulars inquire at
Trenchard & Upshur's or at Sibson, Hamil
ton & Higgins, Astoria.
new steke:
New Goods! New Prices!!
AVholesale and Retail Dealer in
Groceries,
Tropical and
Domestic Fruits;
also, Crockery, Glass
J" ware, Silverware, Table
and Pocket Cutlery. A full
line of WilloAV-ware always
on'Jiand; 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 call
ing before purchasing
elsewhere. Prices low
er than any other
house in the
City.
SOUTH SIDE OF CIIENAMUS STREET,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
SSTGoods delivered to any part of the
City Free of Charge.
NEW GOfJDS 1 HEW PRICES!
GEORGE W. CORNART,
Is constantly receiving the finest assortment
OF
BLxVNK BOOKS, STATIONERY OFFICE
FIXTURES AND NOTIONS.
ALL TILE LATEST PUBLICATIONS
OF
SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL
TXSTKU3IEXTS.
Agent for Sherman & Hydo's Pianos and
Organs sold on Installments.
ALSO FINE I3IPOr.TED AND DOJIESTIC
CIGARS AMD TOBACCO,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
North side of Chcnamus street, between Cass
and Main astokia, Oregon.
& wfrb
MISCELLANEOUS.
BUY XOXE JBUT THE NEW
EtEPKOVED
FLORENCE
SEWING MACHINE,
THE BEST i- - WORLD
For sale at the
CITY BOOK STORE.
J. H. B. GRAY,
AVholcsale and retail dealer.in.
, FEED, OATS, HAY,
STRAW, WOGI, etc.,
Also wholesale dealer in
Shoalwater Bay OYSTERS,
Received fresh from the bed four times a
week. On the wharf foot of Benton street,
Astoria, Oregon.
OREGON BAKERY,
Holladay's AArharf, Main Street, Astoria, Qgn.
BREAD, CAKES, PUSS,
PASTRY, CRACKERS.ETC.
WILL BE SERVED TO PATRONS
of the Oregon Bakery of which C.
Binder deceased, was proprietor, the saino as
usual, by Mrs. CHARLES BINDER.
First Clars Baker employed, and perfect
satisfaction guaranteed. All orders, largo or
small, promptly filled on short notice. Pat
ronage of the publicis respectfully solicited.
MRS. OKAS. BINDER.
"OATHS, BATHS,
Hot, Cold, Shower.
Steam and
SULPHUR Batus
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
N IEDKKAUER Jc UhLESHART,
Proprietors.
rS"Spccial attention paid to LADIES' and
CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING
iWPrivato Entrance for Ladies"n
BUILDING MATERIALS.
JUST AliltrVED:
40,000 BRICK;
ioo WINDOWS;
AND
200 DOORS;
AVHICU WILL BE SOLD AS LOA
AS
ANY HOUSE IN OREGON.
BAIN & FERGUSON,
Astoria, Oregon.
ap aijarriap Shop.
Squomocqha street, between AVashington and
Polk streets.
AST0IlTA OREGON
JIEXRY 4JAEEOU. Proprietor.
5STRepairins promptly attended to none,
hut the best material used. All work war
ranted. uguBlacksmithing and ship work promptly
attended to.
Advertising. &.
The Astoriau has a
on the
Columbia river than all other state papers
combined.
CXAREarDOX HOTEl.
PORTLAND OREGON.
Zieber & Knowles, Prop'rs.
Situated opposite all the Railroad and
Steamship Ofllces.
Street C:irs pass the House every five Minutes
Free Coach to and from the House.
CANDY FACTORY.
the undersigned take pleasure to
announce to their patrons and
dealers in general that thkv have
lately largely increased their fac
tory and are now prepared to fur
nish as good an assortment in their
line as any house on the coast.
Special inducements to cash custo
mers. AX.ISKY & HEOELE,
1'. O. IloX G4.
195 First Street.
Factory ou Alder Street, between First
and Second Street, Portland, Orejjon.
GrKEAT BeDUCTIOST
IN
JOE!
9 9
THE PIONEER
"Root & shoR
STORE
Corner of Cass and Squemocqha streets.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DATS
I WILL SELL ALL MY
LARGE STOCK OF
Mens', Boys', Ladies',, Miss
es and Children's
BOOTS AND SHOES
Afc a considerable reduction from
previous prices, many kinds
AT COST!
SSrHTH, Prop.
AUCTION SALES.
E.
C. HOLDEN,
AUCTIONEER and COMMISSION AGENT
CHENAMUS ST. ASTOKIA. OREGON.
Consignments respectfully solicited, bills col
lected and returns promptly made.
Rejcnlar Sales Day. Saturday,
Refer by permission to
CS.AA'RIGIIT,
AVARREN&McGTJIRB
Hov. J. Q. A. IJOWLBY
A. VAN DUSKN.
J.W. GEAR HART.
E. C. 1IOJjZA Auctioneer,
B.
S. "ATOJISLET.
AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Office, on Main street opposite Washingto
Market.
SAX."Ei I3AIT.Y
From 7 to 0 o'clock P. M.
Regular Sales Day,
Snturclnj-. at 10 O'Cloelc A. 31.
AVill purchase and sell real estate, merchant
disc, furniture, etc
Consignments respectfully solicited.
Diagrams and terms to bo had tn application
to the Auctioneer. J, S. AVOKSLiiY
HOTELS AND KESTAUKANTP.
UNION HOUSE.
Cor. Squcinocqlui and Lafayette Streets,
ASTOI1LV. OREGON.
rpHIS HOUSE HAVING BEEN
X newly re-painted and fiirnisheil
throughout is now open to the accommoda
tion oi the public.
iThe house being in new hands now
can guarantee satisfaction.
Hoard and Lodging per AVcoli
Hoard per Yl'eeK..
$.- GO
i uo-
MRS. M. E. TURNER, Proprietress.
Private Lodging House?
Mrs. J. W. MUNS0N, Proprietress.
CIIENAMUS ST., ASTORIA.
Choice Rooms (furnished) to let "ov
the Month, Day or "Week, at
reasonable prices.
oc
CIDEST HOTEL,
A. J. MEGLER, C. S. AYRIGIIT,
Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
The Proprietors are happy to announce tha
thoabovo Hotel has been
Repainted and Refurnished,
Adding greatly to tho comfort of its guests
AND
IS NOW THE BEST HOTEL NORTH
OF SAN FRANCISCO.
IL 11. CARD WELL. C. H. PERKINS
FarUer Souse Hotel,
Corner Main and Concomly streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
CarcTwcll & Perkins, Proprietors-
rpiIIS IS THE LARGEST HOTEL IN AS
X toria. now and now furaituro, furnished1
in first class style.
Tho table will bo supplied lwith tho best the
market afford?. Accomodations to suit tho
times, from SI 25 to $2 SO per day.
Steamers and sail boats leavo tho wharves
and slips near tho Hotel, daily for FortSto
vens, Fort Canby, Skipanon, Fort Clatsop
Sea. Sido, Ocean Roach, Knappton, Chinook,
Unity, Oysterville and other p!ace3 of resort
in this vicinity.
rtSTThero nro now fivo largo salmon can
neries in Astoria, which employ over 12U0 per
sons in the various branches of tho business,
making Astoria as it now is, a point of intero3t
to visitors, independent of its cool invigorating
summer climate.
OYSTERS! Jp OYSTERS!
SERVED IN EVERY STYLE AT
SCmiEERS CO"FECTI03iEiri:
AND
Refreshment Saloon.
All kinds of French. German and American'
Candies constantly on hand, wholesale
and retail at the lowest cash price.
ALSO
AYcdding cakes made to order on short notice
The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited.
CENTRAL COFFEE,
SAIiOON.
Concomly st., between Benton and Lafayette,.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
THOMAS McFAIMLAarD, Prop-
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT..
ATATER STREET R0ABA7AY.
Opposito Oregon Steam Navigation Company rs-
AVharf
ASTORIA OREGON
Tho abovo now Restaurant will bo open
from and after to-morrow, Sunday. January
7th, lSTti, D. LUSAN1C11 A CO.
Proprietors.
E. C. HOLDEN.
L. LAUGHERY.
HOLDEN & LAUGHERY
UPHOLSTERERS AXI FITRXI
TUKE 1EAIEKS,
At tho old stand-HOLDEN'S AUCTION!
ROOMS on Chcnamus street.
All kinds of upholstery and cabinetwork done
to order. Manufacturer- of
Lounges,
Spring Beds,,
-AND-
Of any sizo and quality.
Picture Frames and Furniture Manufac-y
tured or Repaired by Experienced
Workmen.
C5TSccond han IFurnituro bought and sold.
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