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Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning .February 28, 1879.
Ho. 49.
Vol. viii.
5PtTt1 II
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Pacific CoaNt Iispatclics.
Lot Bliss, the 17th victim of
the Stockton explosion, died on
Wedn esday.
An attempt to burglarize the
first National gold bank of Petalu
ma, was made Tuesday night.
Entrance to the building was ef
fected through a skylight, letting
the burglars down upon the top of
the vault. They had nearly re
moved the brick covering, when
either the task here revealed was
too great, or being alarmed, the
job was abandoned.
The mystery of a man coming
ashore in a row boat under murder
ous circumstances at Berkeley a
lew nights ago is being investigat
ed by detectives, but their labor
has only intensified the mystery.
The boat belonged to John French,
a boatman by occupation, 417
Drum m street. Between 6 and
t o'clock on Sunday evening
French was seen to embark in his
boat at Vallejo street wharf
in company with another man.
He rowed out, and when last
seen by persons on shore the boat
was headed for the Berkeley shore.
Who French's companion was in
the boat has not yet been ascer
tained. The boat however, was
covered with blood when found
the following morning, and an ex
amination of the beach where it
was discovered, showed the foot
prints of only one person having
left -it.- - The blood on--the -.-boat
and the single line of footprints
induce the belief among detectives
that one of the two men may have
murdered the other and thrown
his body into the bar.
Eastern States.
The census bill as it passed
the house, provides that enumera
tion shall commence on the first
Monday in June, and that returns
shall be forwarded to the super
visor on or before the 1st of July,
18S0.
The American excusionists to
Mexico are returning disappointed.
They see but little hope of extend- :
ing trade under the present Mexi
can tariff and in the face of the
jealousy and opposition of Mexi
cans to American railroads and
other enterprises.
The Chicago Times, discuss
ing the Chinese bill says : " Far
seeing men of all shades of politi
cal opinion have recognized the
ffact that the country will never
permit itself to be mongolianized.
Even if this effort has no result,,
the agitation will serve to enlight
en the public, and pave the way
for something more effective,"
under democratic auspices?
- -
Rich silver and gold deposits
have been discovered In Mcnomo
nee county, Michigan, near Mari
nette, Wisconsin. Of three speci
mens of iron ore sent to Chicago
for analysis one yielded 16 gold
and silver per ton. There has
been over 75,000 tons of iron ore
shipped from the mine during the
past season, which undoubtedly
contained millions of dollars in
gold and silver.
Senator Grover and Represen
tatives Luttrell, Vvrigginton and
"Patterson, on "Wednesday urged
the president to sign the ariti
Chinese bill, and presented argu-
ments and reasons for so doing.
The president's answer was similar j
The democrats, like republicans,
gressional delegation on Tuesday,
loft t.hn "White house with the im-
to that given a republican con
pression that the president will
not sign the bill.
A Washington correspondent
says that 400 or 500 negroes from
South Carolina will start for Idaho
in three weeks to locate lands and
work on the railroad from Boise.
Transportation is provided, and
they understand well that they
will be taken care of till they can
stand alone, through the efforts of
Senator Bruce and other congress
men. This is the first of a large
number who will follow and estab
lish colonies, and Senator Bruce
thinks it an excellent beginning of
negro independence and mainly
self support.
Foreign IVch'K.
Italy has put forward a claim
to equal representation with Eng
land and France on the customs
commission, it is reporiea uiui
some other powers will make simi
lar claims.
A dispatch from Constantino
ple says Austria and Turkey con
tinue to hold most conciliatory lan
jruaffe, and declare themselves
most anxious to come to a mutually
satisfactory arrangement relative
to a convention.
Prince Louis Napoleon and
retinue sail on the Danube from
5Southamptbnr,to?-joinH;hew"Britisli'
military forces in South Africa as
volunteers. He says: "Time spent
in witnessing this struggle of civ
ilization against barbarism will not
be wasted for me."
Tremendous storms continue
in the south of France, where hun
dreds of people are thrown on
public charity by the destruction
or inundation of their houses. In
Spain the tempest lasted four days
and there was much damage and
loss of life. Various villages and
farms in Navarre and Asturias
were destroyed. A bark, name
imL'nrmm wno winlTrrl of. t!rnmn
uun.iui, c ,,.v.v. w.u Vw. m..
an j thirty persons drowned. The
steamer Memphis from Liverpool
for New Orleans, ashore at the en
trance of the harbor of Coruna, has
been abandoned and is considered
a complete wreck.
WANTS, LOST, FOUND, ETC.
GI1IL WANTED To act as nurse and
perforin light 1ioum. work in a family at
Fort Canby. Inquire at THIS OFFICE.
LAUNDRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the
Astoria Steam Laundry.
J.T. BORCHEKS. Proprietor,
Astoria, Oiegon.
nnO LOAN. $t.0oo on approved real estate
JL security. Apply to
HELL & MEACIIEN.
d-tf
Attorneys-at- Law, Astoria.
HOUSE TO LET. A nice residence, new.
containing six rooms, will be ready for
;i tenant any time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
o5tf THIS OFFICE.
"VTOT1CE. All persons are horebv notified
1 not to pay R. F. Wickham anv tax duo
the city, he having been dimisse'd from the
oulce of Superintendent of streets of the city
of Astoria, and not authorized ro collect
taxes. J. H. D. GRAY.
Acting Mayor.
NOTICE. The annual meeting of the legal
voters of school district No. 1, Clatsop
county, Oregon, will be held at the. school
house, on Main street, in Astoria, on Mon
day, March 3, is"yat7 o'clock r. m.. for the
purpose of electing one Director for three
year? ; one Clerk for one year, and to levv a
tax to support aschool in said district for the
ensuing year, and to transact such other
business as may come before the meeting.
By order of Board of Directors.
0-lOd J. G. 1IUSTLER, Clerk.
Finh CojutoigHioners Xotlcc
THE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMIS
sioner for Washington territory, hereby
gives notice that he will visit all the canner
ies on the Washington territory side of the
river, from the lirst to the twentieth of
.March, ;ind after that will be at Brookfield
for the rest of the season.
ALBERT F. STREAM.
North Cove, W. T.f Feb. 17, 1S7Q.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
mw BTomi
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HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, FaraArticles,
AND-
Ms' FMISRM; GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, fete, Etc.
Wc respectfully Invite the public to call and
inspect tue samer
We have also receved a larcejaock of fine
CIGARS a TOBACCO
t'
Which wc are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectfully.
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astohia. Ogx
VAN DUSEN &$0.,
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HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen.
If You Want to Select a Suit of
From the very best stock in the city call at
A.VANBUSEN&Co.'s.
VAN DUSEn & Co.,
Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and
the "WHITE
SETOG MACHINES.
Large stock constantly on hand.
Notice to All Concerned.
Men and Boys Must be
As well as to have toys forghjistmas.
ffCKristfflassisrdYer i
BUT
1 LOEB ss? SnrreMereft!
And now invites the attention of every
body to his
Pull and Complete Stock,
Consisting in part of
A FULL O I OT U I U 0 F011 rex
LLNK OF U LU I H I W U AND 3JOYS.
Gents Furnishing Goeds:
also :
Large Stock of Family Groceries;
Canned Fruits, Etc.;
AI.SO :
ITaJcIies, Jewelry, Marine and Opera
(I:uisct etc.;
Besides a choice lot ot
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
"Wholesale and He tail. Call and see.
MAIN ST,
ASTORIA, OGX.
1IAS. A. 3IAY.
DKAT.KR IN
Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
Nuts, Candies, Yankee Notions, Toys.
Finest brands of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
Clienamus street, - Astoria.
JUST RECEIVED BY
AT THE
I. X. L. STORE!
Cirner Main and Concomly streets.
nicuWSUIES. FLOUR. FEED. WOODEN
y ware. Coal OiLs, Tobaccos, and Gents b ur
uLshing Goods, which will be sold at lowest
rates.
c- a", smxtih:,
(IX THE ASTORIAX J1UILD1XG)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AND KIP BOOTS!-
Buckle and Congress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
BUTTON BOOTS,
Which will be sold at the very lowest prices
MAGNUS C. CROSBY.
DE.VLEK I"
Stoves, Tinware, and
House Furnishing Goods.
Hardware, Brass Goods,
Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron,
Copper, Brass, and Zinc.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING ."AND INSURANCE.
X. W. CASE,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on alt parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE IIOUIlS-Froin S o'clock A. m.
until 1 o'clock i. m.
Hone Mutual Insnrauce Co.,
OF CALIFORNIAf
J. F. IIouohtox.. President
Chas. II. S'f oky Secretary
HAMILTON liOYD, (.
Geo. L. Story, j
.Agents for Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Staik and First
streets, Portland, Oiiegox.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums ill 1877 , $335,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 1878 o78,0C5 85
TAabillUefi--Losses
:npaid
..S3.KW 37
jiiviiienus
10)57 00
5JW5 37
Surplus fr Property Holders 572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years-$ll4,516 72
I. W. CASE, Agent.
Astoria, Oregon.
fexcmofKLMamL.
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.
Representing a capital of $07,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
C030IEKCIAX. rXIOX
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF Xj3MrX03KT
Capital $ 1 2,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSOX, Agent,
Astoiia, Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAUFOICATA.
ORGANIZED IX 1SG3.
Tofal Losses Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,435 30.
i:. C. JIOLDEN. Agent.
A.stoiia Oregon.
Fire and Marine Insurance.
AGGREGATE CAPITAL
$40,000,000.
niPERiAL of :loxio
LOXDOX OF IONDOX,
xoirriiEitx of iom)o,
QUEEX OF IiIVKRPOOI..
FIRE AND MARINE INSUR
ANCE COMPANIES.
AGEXT.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
G1D.S, IOCKS, XSD SEWING
fACIIEVES REPAIBED.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY
r. w. wass,
Main street, next door to Geo, Ross'.
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LARSEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocex.
AND DEALER IN
CROCKERY, GLASS,
AND PLATED WARE,
Flour and Peed !
S3?" I am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods in my line, at the
lowest cash prices. Patronage is respectfully
solicited,. References: Mypations.
E. S. LARSEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria,.
VINEGAR!
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,,
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
E. SL 3U A R SL E ISTa
JSFThis is the best quality of vinegar that
is made ; it is warranted pure cider vinegar,,
put up by an Oregon factor, and persons in
want of a good article, wholesale or retail
are invited to call on
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria,.
SOMETHING
N
CHESTNUTS,
NEW ORLEANS SUG
AR AND MOLASSES,
CRYSTAL DRIP SYR
UP, PICKLED HERRINGS,.
BOILED CIDER
iSSI&E'ORNIA iKjs,'
AND DRIED GRAPES'
WHICH ARE BET
TER THAN ANY
RAISINS IN THE
MARKET.
W
AT GEARHARTS
Washington Market,.
Main fitreet, Astoria Oregon
BEJtGMAX cd BEBJIY
"OESPECTFULLY CALL THE
ATTEND
t:on of the imolic o the
fact that th a
above Market will always bo supplied with a
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED PLEATS!
"Which will be sold at lowest rates, wholesale'
and retail. Special attention given to supply-
ng shirs.
D. K. Warrkh. C. A. McGuikk
Astoria Market !
Corner of Clienamus and Cassstreets,
ASTORIA, OllEGON.
WARBEN & McGUIRE, Proprlotorx
(Successor to Ilobbun tfc Warren.
lYbolcsalo andlletail Dealers in all klna o
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FIIUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC.
KS Butter, Egg3, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
rtST Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
J. STBAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale Dealer in
WINES AND LIQUOES,
CONSISTING OF
AAA OLD VALLEY WHISKY,
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON,
MARTEL BRANDY,
IIENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUJS
BOTTLE BEER.
These goods will only be sold at wholesale,
and at lowest figures. Come and sampler
them before purchasing elsewhere.
J. STEAUSS,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
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