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Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, February 19, 1879.
Vol. YIII.
No. 41.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Eastern Dispatches.
Boiled Dona for The Atttsrlait.
JAY GOULD SAID TO HAVE DIS
POSED OF A CONTROLLING
INTEREST IN THE U. P. It.
A BOLD BCT A MONEY MAKING
VENTURE.
THE BOSTON STOCKHOLDERS TO
HAVE CONTROL OF THE
ROAD HEREAFTER.
NOW THE UTAH NORTHERN
WILL BE PUSHED ON TO
WARD OREGON.
THE CASCADE PORTAGE BILL
REDUCED TO ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND-ALL RIGHT.
THE CHINESE IMMIGRATION
BILL ON THE SPEAKERS
DESK.
MOTION NEEDED
OFF.
TO GET IT
New York, Feb. 17. Union Pa
cific s ock opeued this morn:ng at Gj ,
and suddenly jumped to $79, then feU
to $75, and again advanced to 7 i,
Wall s.reet w;s puzzled. The ra!sOai
assigned is that Jay Gorld sold to a
pool of speculative capitalists 100,000
shares at 875. Gould was holder of
170,000 shares, and of these he has
sold 100,000 at a price not far from
$70. As he began to purchase the
stock at something below 30, an idea
can be formed of the great profit
which this transaction has brought
3rim. Gould sold sufficient stock to
transfer the conlrol of the road to
Boston stockholders.
Washington, Feb. 17. The senate
committee on railroads have agreed on
the Columbia river portage railroad
around Ihe Daes, and authorized the
chairman to report it to the senate
with recommendation that it be made
part of ihe river and harbor or sundry
civil appropriation bilL The govern
ment is to pay the company 100,000,
according to provisions of the bill.
The Chinese immigration bill to-day
took its place on the speakers t:.ble.
Willis, at the suggestion of Page,
will endeavor to obtain tho floor to
make a motion that the bill be taken
from the speaker's table for concur
rence in the senate amendments under
a suspension of the rules.
Pacific Coast Dispatches.
Belled. Down for Tke AhtoriaR.
THE BRITISH
RESPONDING
PEALS FOR
SITKA.
COLUMBIANS
TO THE AP
HELP FROM
HER MAJESTYS STEAMER OS
PREY UNDER ORDERS FOR
ALASKA.
COMMENDABLE ACTION ON THE
PART OF OUR BRITISH COUS
INS. THE SUTRO TUNNEL FILLED
WITH HOT WATER AND
SUTRO HIMSELF HOT.
Victoria, Eeb. 17. Snow is again
falling, but melts as it reachos the
ground. Weather squally.
H. M. S. Osprey is taking coal, am
munition, etc. She is under orders
for Alaska. She carries four guns and
will sail to-night. Nothing addition
al has been received from Alaska.
The anxiety here is extreme.
ViBGDfiA, Feb. 17. -At three o'clock
yesterday afternoon orders were re
ceived discharging all the men on the
Sutro tunnel except Superintendent
and foreman. At about the same
time hot water from the flooded mines
was pumped into the tunnel from the
combination shaft, filling the tunnel
with steam. This morning several
parties who tried to enter were driven
back by the steam. Sulro expresses
much indignation at the action. Ho
denounces it as a bluff game io compel
him to accede to demands. About sixty
inches of water of a temperature 13l
is flowing through the tunnel, filling
it with clouds of steam, so that all
access to it is impossible.
What we Like. To hear a man try
to borrow his neighbors paper. And the
neighbor have courage enough to reply:
l would as soon lone you my tooth
brush ;' to have a party hnauine that
he can do as much business without ad
vertising as lie can with it; to look at
the blank astonishment that settles
down on that man's face when, after
trvihe a month, he finds th.it it cannot
be done; to see a man refuse to take his
local paper and all the time sponge on his
neighbor for the use of his; to hear a
man comnlain when we ask him to sub
scribe for his home paper, that he takes
more papers now than he can read, and
then go around and borrow his neigh
bor's or loaf about him until he gets the
news from it; to see a man run down
his home paper as not worth taking, and
every now and then beg the editor for a
favor in the editorial line; to see a man
refuse to advertise in a home paper,
and then try and get a share of trade
that the paper is instrumental in bring
ing to his door; to see a man who is able
to pay for his local payer, always man
age to be around in time to read it at the
expense of a friend not worth the tenth
part of what he himself is, it looks so
economical, thrifty, and progressive,
you know.
JSXji advertisement in a newspa
per is worth forty "directory' cards and
other foolish imitations. The paper is
seen every day by hundreds, while the
book is noticed by only a very few.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GIRL WANTED. To act as nurse and.
perform light house work in a family at
Fort Canby. Inquire at THIS OFFICE.
HPO LOAN. Si ,000 on approved real estate
jl security.
Annly to
HELL & MEACHEN,
Attomejs-at-Law, Astoria.
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Tl, CONEY TO LOAN. In small sums, on
jjjl approved security
Applvat
dtf
THIS OFFICE.
AUXDRY FOK SALE. Inquire at the
J Atoiia Steam Laundry.
J.T. IIOItCHEKS. Proprietor,
Astoria, Oregon.
HOUSE TO LET. A nice residence, new.
containing six rooms, will be ready for
a tt nant any time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
o3tf THIS OFFICE.
s
PILES.
Thn tinf?rsimnrl tc nronnrnil in fnrnisli
a largo number of Spiles and Spars at this
place on short notice, at reasonable rates,
Apply to J.G. UAPLES.
Columbia City.
TTOTICE. The annual meeting of the legal
xl voters of .school district No. l. ClaLson
county, Oregon, will be held at the school
house, on ISiain street, in Astoiia, on Mon
day, Mai eh 3, 1870 at 7 o'clock i. m., for the
purpose of electing one Director for three
years ; one Clerk for one vear, and to lew a
tax to .support a school m said district for the
ensuing year, and to transact suoh other
business as may come before the meeting.
By order of Hoard of Directors.
40-10d .f. G. HUSTLER, Clerk.
$S NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT
IVclls. Fargo & Co.'.s Express
for San Francisco
"Will hcarcaftcr
Close Every Saturday Evening,
AT 7 O'CLOCK.
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A. VAN DUSEN, AKcnt
Fishermen's Meeting,
PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION passed
at a meeting of Columbia rher fisher
men, held in this city on Monday evening
last, a meeting will be held in Astoria on
TUESDAY, MARCH 4th,
AT LIBERTY HALL,
To make arrangements to oppose the license
law passed at the last legislature, and all
Jishermenon the liver are cordiallv invited
to be piesent. By order of the mee'tinc
J. (i. ROBESON,
B. A. SEABORG.
. . . . Committee.
Astoria, Oregon, Feb. 12, 1879. dtwtd
Furniture for Sale.
AT A EARLY DATETIIE FURNITURE
of the late fieoiw Duncan of this city
will l)p solil at auction. This furniture is
nearly as ood as new, and consists oi
Palor, Dinlng-Room,
AXD
Bed-Room Sets.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
-AND-
Ms' FUMSHK& GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc,, Etc,
We respectfully invite the public-to call 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. Ogx
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen.
rrtO WHOM IT 3LAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that all persons
are innmi tresspassing upon, or in any way
assmg upon, or in any
ortion of the land or be;
occupying anv
y portion oi me mnu or ueacn
TONGUE POINT, or wnon anv
surrounding
part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without permi
.slon from the undersigned ; and also rrcm
setting out fires upon said claim, whereby the
standing timber may in anv wav be injured.
VANDUSEN & kliOWN.
Per A. VanDusen.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf
If You Want to Select a Suit of
From the very best stock in the city call at
A.VANDUSENkGo.'s.
VAN DUSEN fcJe.,
Jm AqGIIIO lit AHIU11A AU1. iyjJtVJJBi.tV,tUll
tne WHITE-
SETOG MACHINES.
Large stock constantly on hand.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
As well as to have toys for Christmas.
Christmas is Over !
BUT
1 LOEB sss Sratail!
And now invites the attention ul every
body to his
Full and Complete Stock,
Consisting iu part of
A FULL pi nTUIUD F0K MEX
LINE OF ULUInlNu AND BOYS.
Gents Furnishing Goods;
also :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
also :
Watckes, Jewelry. HarlHC aad Opera
Glasses, etc.;
Besides a choice lot ot
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
'Wholesale and Retail. Call and see.
MAIN 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
FXaTsnE tm FEED.
Corner of main and Squeraoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
O. 3 SMITH,
(IN- TIIE ASTORIA' BUILDING)
HAS JUST EECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AND KEP BOOTS5
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
$67000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBS,
NORTH BRITISH ANB MERCAN
TILE OP LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,000,00O.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
CODOIERCIAI. UXIOX
ASSURANCE COMPANY
on?1 XjOisric3Kr.
Capital S 12,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
XTREaLES'S FUIfI
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAUFORAIA.
ORGANIZED IN IS 63.
Tolnl Losses Palil Since Organization.
$3,680,435 3L
E. C. 1IOLDEN. Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
OFFICE HOUHS From 8 o'clock A. 3f.
until 4 o'clock i m.
Fire and Marine Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000,000.
mTEMAIi OF IOND09T,
IiOXDOX OF XOXIOX,
XOItTHERX OF IOM)0(
QUEEX OF X.XVERFOOI..
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES,
Z. W, CASE,
AGEXT.
ASTORIA, , - , , OREGON.
Home Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. Y. Houghton-.. President
Cham. R. Storv. secretary
geo"ltorv:d- ;- 'nts f- rcsn
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Orkgon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 $335,511 W
Assets, Jan. 1,1878 ,. S578.0G5 85
Liabilities
Losses vnpaid.
. ...S3.CT8 37
Dividends
1.137 00
S.nflo 37
Surplus for Property Holderst.,..Sr72,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years.Sin.5l6 72
I. W. CASK. Agent,
Astoria. Oregon.
GTOiS. IOCKS, AXI SEWIXG
3IACIHXES HEPArRKI.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS ttEPAIHED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
F. V- "WASS.
ifain street, next door to Geo. Itoss.
UbMiMMigc. bought j MdrsoMnnTJUtri&rlB'ox
the United States and Europe.
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LARSEN
"Wholesale and Retail Grocer
AND DEALER IN
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE,
Flour and Feed!
51 am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods tn my line, at the
owest cash prices. Patronage is respectfully
solicited, References : My patrons.
S. S. LARSEN,.
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
G. W. HUIVIE
Corner of Wates and Olney Streets,.
ASTORIA, OREGON,
"WHOLESALE DEALER IN
AND
P&OVISIONS
:efc2.v etc,
AGENT FOIt THE
iii'Citf BSSrfB?
Fishermen's and
Cannery Supplies
A SPECIALTY,
COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET T4NES SOLD AT SAN?
FRANCISCO PRICES.
SOMETHING
I
CHESTNUTS,
NEW ORLEANS SUG
AR AND MOLASSES,,
CRYSTAL DRIP SYR
UP, PICKLED HERRINGS
BOILED CIDER,
CALIFORNIA FIGS,
AND DRIED GRAPES
WHICH ARE BET
TER THAN ANY
RAISINS IN THE.
MARKET,
E
AT GEARHART'S
J, STRAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale Dealer in
WINES AND LIQUORS
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKYV
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY" BOURBON,.
MARTEL BRANDY,
HENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST," LOUIS
BOTTLE BEER.
These goods will only be sold at wholesale,
and at lowest figures. Come and sample-
them before pm chasing elsewhere.
J.
STRAUSS
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ASTORIi,
OEEGOJf.
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