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Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Mining, January 29, 1S7&
Vol. Till.
No. 24
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Eastern Dispatches.
floilcrt INnvn for The Astoria.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
JEWISH ORDER IN SES
SION IN PHILADEL
PHIA. CROOKEDNESS IN GAS BUSI
NESS AT WHEELING.
REPORT ON THE TRANSFER OF
THE INDIAN BUPEATJ.
Philadelphia, Jan. 27. The third
convention of the Jewish order o
B'nai Brith is in session here, attend
ed by 250 deksgates, from all parts of
the country, including California and,
Oregon. The order comprise? the
most prominent Israelites in the coun
try. Among the subjects to be dis
cussed -were the extent of educational
facilities and the encouragement of
emigration among eastern Jews to
America.
Wheeling, Jan. 26. An alarm of
Ore to-night developed the fact that
the books in the gas office had been
saturated with petroleum and set on
fire. They wero saved, but in a dam
aged condition. Crookedness ift the
gas business has been alleged recently,
and the public mind is greatly excited
over the occurrence this evening.
Washington, Jan. 26.- -The report
of the four members of die joint com
mittee of the two houses of congress
who favor transfer of the manage
ment of Indian affairs from the in
terior of the war department, is just
completed by Representative Boone,
and will be submitted to the house at
the first opportunity. Senator Saun
ders and others favored authorizing
the president at his discretion to turn
over to the war department, control
of any tribe or tribes that might be in
rebellion, or giving trouble; or such
tribes as the president might thmk
best at this time, and tint he was in
favor of the Sioux being transferred
at once with their reservation, and
that such transfer shall not affect the
schools or farming interests, etc.
Foreign Dispatalies.
Relied Do-wn for The Astoriau.
PARIS BLOCKADED BY SNOW.
ENGLAND TO DELIBEBATELY
PURCHASE CYPRESS.
TREASONABLE TRANSACTIONS
IN GERMANY.
THE PLAGUE TRAVELING
AVESTWARK.
Paris, Jan. 22. Snow has almost
isolated Paris as far as telegraphic
communication is concerned, except
west and north.
Berlin, Jan 27. Rumors are cur
rent that some secret information rela
tive to the German army has been trea
sonably sold to a foreign government
It is announced in diplomatic cir
cles that England agrees to definitely
purchase Cyprus, to avoid complica
tions arising from the nominal continu-r
ance of the sovereignty of the sultan.
A million pounds sterling is offered,
which the sultan will probably accept.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 27. The
plague is reported near Moscow. The
press here approves the proposed in
ternational medical commission, de
claring that the matter concerns hu
manity at large. Special health com
missions are being appointed, and mili
ny pickets in towns affected.
Chamber of commerce of Astoria.
Regular meeting every 1st and 3d Monday
of each mouthy q AoWLBY. President.
Temple .Lodge, io. 7, A. F. A. M.
Regular Communications first and
hird Saturdays in each month, at 7
o'clock, p. M., at the Hall in Astoria.
Members of the Order, in pootlstanding, are
invited to attend, Ifr ordoi of the W. M.
Beaver liOdse No. 35, L O. O. F.
Meet every Thursday evening, .ggsfe-.
at 7 o'clock, in the Odd tellow'?:
Hull. cor. of Cass and Chenamua
streets, Astoria. Members of tho Order are
nvited to attend. By order. N. G,
Astoria "Lodge No. 40, L O. G. T.
Regular Mooting every Tuesday Evening
ut7 o'clock, at Good Templar's Hall, Chena
mus Street, Astoria, over C L. Parker's
Store Mombors of the Order, in good stand
ng, are k? vitd to attend. Degree meeting. 1st
Monday each month. By order W. C.T.
Common CounciL
Regular meetings first and third Tuesday
evenings conch month, at 7 o'clock
ess-Porsons desiring to have matters acted
upon by tho Council, at any regular meeting
must present the same to tho Auditor and
Clerk on or before tho Friday evening prior
tp tho Tuesday on wikh tho Council holds its
regular meeting?. R. H. CARD WELL.
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria Engine Co. No. 1.
Regular monthly meeting will bo held at the
hall of tho Company, on tho secondTuesday
of ea.ch month, at 7 o'clock p.m.
fifSKMombors are expected to attend prom
ptly, if not tho usual fines will bo imposed
against them, unless logal excuse is offered.
By order of tho Company,
A. VAN DUSEX, President.
F. A. FisnEtt, Secretary.
ASTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
a.T.TREXCIIARD .
FILED J. FEKC11EN.
. ...Chief Engineer
.1st Asst Engineer
BOARD OF DELEGATES. Regular meet
ing fourth Friday in each month.
Officki:. Jas. W. Welch, President ;
Ed.D. Curtis. Secretary; J. W.Gearharq
Treasurer.
Delegates.. Jas. W. "Welch, P. Wil
helrn, L. W. Poole, Astoria Engine Go.
No. 1. J. V. Gearhnrt, A. W. Berry, I.
M. Severn, Alert Uoo7; and Ladder Co.
Xo. 1. J. 11. 1). Gray. L. 1). Coffman, S.
B. Smith, Rescue Eurfi no Co. No. 2.
ASTORIA EXG1XE COMPANY Xo. 1.
Regular met ling second Tuesday in each
month.
Offipkrs. A. VaiiDusen, President;
F. A. Fisher, Seeretarv: C. P. Upshur,
Treasuier; .John W. Welch, Foreman;
II. "Miller, 1st jissL Foreman; C. A. May,
2d :vsst. Foreman.
RESCUE ENGIXE COMPANY Xo. 2
Regular meeting first Monday in each
month.
Okfjckisv-B. S. Worsjey, President;
J. A. Montgomery, Secretary; Charles
llcilborn, Treasuier; L. T. Coffman.
Fereman: N. Clinton, 1st assL Fore
man ; E. R. II awes, 2d, asst Foreman.
ALERT HOOK AND LADDER CO. Xo.l
Roguinr meeting .second Monday in each
inoui
OFFin:i.-Ed. D. Curtis. President;
J. O. Bozorth, Secretary; B. Van Dusen.
Treasurer; Frank J. Tavlor, Foreman;
Jos. E. Thomas. 1st ast. Foreman; Carl
Adler, 2d as.st. Foreman.
S-t is funny that when yon ask a
man to advertise he generally declines
with the statement that nobody will see
it But i f you advertise some little caper
of his in the news column gratis, he. gets
indignant over me certainty that every
one will see it.
OASH""STOBE !
Have just received a new invoice of
Groceries, Queensware, Lamps
and Fixtures,
"Which I olTor at a bargain for cash
Corner of mam and Squemoqhc sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
C. 3Tm SMITEC,
(IN THE ASTORIA BUILDING)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AND KIP BOOTS
Buekle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
KPfSCEAli XOTICE,
A1!110'5 KNOWING themselves
frJ,",, Dlecl to me will please settle their
,LJ. as all accounts unpaid by February
RISPii nacedhi attorneys hands to en
force collection. Ye mean it. .
ictH t N- HAMBURGER.
Astoria, Jan. 20, 1879.
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inSCELLANEOTS.
A. 3IA-Y, M
QIIAS
DKALER INf
Foreign and. Domestic Fruits,
Nutst Candles, Yankee Notions, Toys.
Finest brands (2
CIGARS AND TOlACCO.
Chenamus street, - $- Astoria.
Tctthliaoii tbrxerS
BOOT BLACK,
OCCIDENT SHAVING TSALOON,
Astoria, Ouegonv
i
Astoria Liqu,or Store,
AUG. BANIELSON, Proprietor.
Water st Roadway, - Astoria, Oregon.
Importer and dealer in
WIftES, LIQUORS
I
FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC
CIGaRS.
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
Branch of MARX & JORGENSEN, Portland.
I
"DATHS, BATHS,
Hot, Cold, Shower,
Steam and SULPHUR Baths
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
NlEDERAUKR Sf UhLENHAST,
Proprietors.
w37"SpecIal attention given taladies' and
children's hair cutting.
Frivate Entrance for Ladies.
Washington Market,
Maiv KtrecU Astoria Oregon,
' BERGMAK & KERRY
-pESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN-
XV tion of tho public to the fact that the
above Market will always bo supplied with a
PULL VARIETY BES QUALITY
FRESH ANDCURED MEATS !
Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholesale
andrctaiL Special attention give. to suppiy
ng shiDS. ,
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D. E. Waebex. C. A. McGbibe
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreets.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprlotor
(Successors to Ildbiun ifc Warrcr
Wholesalo and Retail Dealers in all klnas o
Fresh and Cured Wteats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC.
tt3T Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
rtT Ships supplied at tho lowest rates.
IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH
That housekeepers cam do hotter by dealing
with J. K. WIRT, on Main street, as
he keeps the best of
FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS,
LIQUORS AND CIGARS,
S3IOKED SAL-MOM,
BOLOGNE SAUSAGE,
JERKED ELK MEAT,
.And also from Clatsop every other day
PRESU BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE,
CLAMS, DUQKS, CHICKENS,
And everything that is needed in the cook
ing line at the lowest living prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else-
wnere.
J. K. WIRT.
CITT BOOK STORE,
MAIN ST., ASTORIA.
CKAS, STJSVEXS & so:?
Invite the attention of purchasers to their
stock, just laid tn
The Finest Selection !
The Cheapest Prices!
The Greatest Worth!
RECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES
COMBINED; nrn
COMB AND HRITSU POCKETS:
CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS,
ETC., ETC.;
f OODS
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK
BOOKS, STATIONERY. ETC.
nsr All goods sold at lowest cash prices.
C1IAS. STEVENS & SON.
City Book Store to Main street, two doors
f fom the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Binder.
Chatiles HEILBORNj
JIANUFACTUKE2 OF
And Deftlcr in
sj
mm
FURNITUREandBEDDING.
ALSO IMPOBTEB OF
CARPETS. OIL CLOTHS, WALL
PAPER, SHADES, etc.
esy-All kinds of repairing promptly at
lended to. and umiture made to order.
Sri full line of picture mouldings and
fiames brackets, window conuces, etc.
Fml stock and lowest prices, corner of
SraocnJia and Main street. Astoria.
aATHs!g?
LADIES' FANCY BOARD ETC.;
GOLD PEN'S AND PENCILS;
PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA
BUSINESS CARDS,
Bt i DENNISON. F. J. TAYLOR
DENISON & TAYLOR,
ATTO,R.VEYS AT 1AW.
Astoria, Oregon
Office Up stairs in Pitrkers building,
corner Chenamus and-Rentoastrcots.
Ok F. HELL. A. MEACHEN.
ISEEHLi & 3IEAHEX,
Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public.
Commissioner of Deeds for California and
ashmgtoa Territory.
Astoria, Oregon.
Office Comer of Squeinocqhe and Cass
streets, up stairs, over E. S. Larson's store.
J. W. ROKD. C. W. FULTOX.
ROBB fc FKLTOy,
Attorney s-at-Law, Collecting and Real
Estate Agents.
Rooms Nos. l and 2, Dr. Welch's new build
Mg, Squemocqha street, Astoria.
F.
D. WINTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in City Hall Building.
ASTORIA. OREGON.
TV- W. I. BAKER.
(Late Surqeon U. S. Army.)
Office Comer Chcnarnus and Main sts.,
ovor White House store. Brown's building
D
R. I. Al. SEVERN,
Graduate University f Pennsylvania.
1MIYSICIAX AND SURGEON.
EXAMINING SURGEON OF PENSIONS.
Olllcc. Larson's building.
Of lire Hours. S a. m. to 10 a.m. and 0 p
m. to 8 r. m. At night can be foud at Tur
pin House. Astoria, Oregon-.
"T)R. F. CRAKG,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
ASTORLl, OREGON.
OClce Room xo. 7 over C. L. Tarker's
store, Opposite Dement's dnig store.
U. J. W. OLIVER,
HOaEEOPAT&IST.
Having permanently located in Astoria,
tenders his services to the citizens of this
place. Office. For the present at his residence
In Col. Taylor's house. Cedar street.
OTTO BUEVER,
WACHMAESR AND JETCEkER,
HAS REMOVED TO
Main street, Tarkcr's building,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
J.
STEWART,
Stone and Marble Cutter,
ASTORIA, ----- OREGON.
All kinds of lmilding work, and monumen
tal work attended to promptly and to order.
Satisfaction unanmteed.
Astoria Steam Laundry.
J. T. BOUCHERS ..Proprietor.
Astoria. Oregon.
Xo nibbing or scrubbing, and no thrashing
vour clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed oil
and clothes mended.
CS'Ncat work at reasonable prices. Give
us a call.
Arndt & Ferchen.
mil E B E S T
BLACKSMITH
AND
Machine 5ion
ei
In the city.
T"fe r
All kinds of 5?
En trine, Cannery and Steamboat
Work pronintlv attended to.
GEORGE MACLEAN,
BLACKSMITH.
Water Street Roadway,
Noar Hume's Cannery, Astoria, Oregon.
Horseshoeing
ofBlack.mith
der. Satisfact
and all kinds
ingdono toor-
ion taranteed
ALL SHIP AND ENGINE WORK A
SPECIALTY'.
E.
MERRILL & CO.,
Blacksmiths and Machinists.
Capt. ROGERS' OLD STAND Near Express
Office. ASTORIA, - OREGON.
All work in our lino, heavv orlisht, donowith
neatness and dispatch.
Horseshoeing, Wag- r. .
on ana i arm
WORK A SPECIALTY.
HAVING SECUREP THE SERVICES OF
Mr. S. A. Gainc3 of Ky.. nn experienced
Farrierof 2."i years in tho business, and well
knovn to Astoria horscinon. wo nro prepared to
do shoeing lnamannertocurolnmenessorpre
Vent it in horses entrusted to our caro.
xMTAU work warranted and at reasonable
rates.
J. H. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
OYSTERS, by the SACK,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
General storaEe and Wharfage on reason-
jable terms.
24jgiS"y
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Lie JLJnOT PVTriionr
a inc muoi CAicPioivt
A A Onhi Fiirci-rlnw Qnrb
vi'tjr i i'ii uiuoo vjiuur.,
CAN BE FOOKD AT
E. S. LAESEFS
Corner of CASS and
Scmemoqha Streets,
ASTORIA,
QREGON.
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New Invoices
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BY EVERY
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CALL
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AND
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NEW STOCK!
AVING JUST RECEIVED A new stqc
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,.
AND
M f uMHIE 600
Hats, eap&, Boots and Shoes-,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
We respectfully invite the public to call aiut
inspect the same.
We have also receved a large stock of 11ms
CIGARS -o TOBACCO
Which we are offering at San Francisco .
wholesale prices. Very repectfully.
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Ocx
If You Want to Select a Suit a'
CLOTHEIlMGr
From the very best stock in the cityoalP '
A.VAflrDUSEN&:CQ.
VAN DUSEMT & (Jo,,
Arc Agents in Astoria for the SINGER a:i!
the WHITE
SEWING MACHINES..
Large stock constantly on hand.
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen.
rpo WHOM IT MAY' CONCERN. N
Notice is hereby giv?n t;lxat ajl, perepi.v
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any war
occupvinganv portion ot-the laud or beacu
suiroilmling TONGUE POINT, or upon anv
part of the I Ienry Margin land claim in Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without uenuK
sion from the undersigned ; aud alM mw;:
setting out fires upon said claim, whereby th
standing timber mav in anv wav bo inline a
VAN'DUSEN & BROWN'.
Per A. VanDusen.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf
A. L. Bancroft & Co.
SA FRANCISCO.
;.
AKE A SPECIALTY OF DOING ALL.
kinds line printing, such as
SALMON LABELS.
FRUIT LABELS ETC.
And Engraving and Printing by
MTIiavJKJLPIiSX.
TBI MARKET STBEE1
SAX PKAXCISCO, CAIi.
ia.2. I?-.
Hardwood Lumber
OAK, ASH, HICKORY,
WHITEWOOD LUMBER.
Carriage faion Material
A SPECIALTY.
Orders foi lumber for boat or ship wor
promptly attended to. Address all orders
L J. N0RTKRUP & CO.,
Cor. First aud Main streets. Portland, Ogn
G"
TEOEGE ROSS'
BiliiartfHoom.f
y-?i
Tlie only Billiard Room in the city wher
no liquors ar? sold.
NEW TABLE JUST PUT UP. GEOBGc.'
has a cosy place and keeps on hand tl:.
best brand of Cigars. Also, soda, candy
nuts, etc. Opposite Altona Chop House.
C5tf G0. ROSS, Proprietor,
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