C) 3f Jf, Efee U&ilaj stKiviuu. ASTOKIA. OREGON: St. C. IKEIVI Etfltor. FRIDAY Fkbkuaky 28, 1S79 "Silverton Railroad Meeting. At the railroad meeting held in Silverton on the 22d, Hon. T. W. Davenport presided. The roonr vas crowded with people from Silverton and vicinity, and a num ber from Butte creek. The neeting "was addressed by Mr. Pengra in an able manner and of about two hours in length, giving a history of the movements in this matter from the beginning and giving the people to understand that the road would be constructed without delay, if the people would assist the enterprise in a liberal manner. He was frequently ap .'plauded during his address, by the audience. At the close of his ad dress Mr. Davenport delivered a Speech, greatly appreciated by the audience, at the close of which the subscription paper was presented and about two thousand dollars subscribed in a few minutes, making in all about eleven thou sand dollars subscribed by the people of Silverton and vicinity. Mr. Cooledge intends to circulate -the subscription paper two weeks :ind expects to get quite a large amount subscribed in the country east and south of this place. The Storin at Heppner. A correspondent of the Pendle ton Independent, writing from Heppner, says the recent snow storm has been the main topic among all classes for the reason that it effects all to a great ex tent. "Our section of country is emphatically a stock country and when the snow comes in such quantities the people feel it very sensibly. The snow which fell about eight inches here and much deej)er as you go west and north, finished up with a crust that pret ty effectually precluded all stock from getting feed, and the legiti mate result is they must be brought back to where thev can get grass or be fed, or otherwise perish, so this is what quite -i num ber of our citizens are trving to do. A great many cattle as usual -made for the Columbia as soon as the storm came on and are caught there in the crusted snow so deep that they cannot get away and the prospect is there will be a heavy -loss at the best that can be done. A great many sheep wore- just taken down that way before the storm and it is very difficult to get them out; but there have not many died as yet. There was but little snow fell near the mountains and the Chinook came and took oil -nearly all of it'the next day." Parties have discovered coal oil near Yreka, but will not tell the place until they make further developments. It has been firmly believed from various indications, that petroleum exists in Shasta county, anS who knows but what 'the hot springs on Mount -Shasta maybe kept warm by a coal oil lire deap down in the bowels of the earth? Around the base of this great monarch of the mountains are several burnt out caves, and on the summit may be seen extinct craters, while all over the country, nature seems to have been dis turbed as evidenced by the breaks found in developing quartz ledges. Coal having been found in great quantities at Willow creek, with ,good -indications of leads at other -places, gives assurance that coal ,oil may also be found in abundance int various points between mount Shasta and Klamath river. iL Buried Forest. It has been recently discovered that an oak forest lies buried in the valley of the Fulda, near Rosen burg, Hesse Cassel, Germany, at a depth from six to nine feet "below the surface. The wood flourished at a very remote period. The greater number of the trees dis covered were in good preservation; but, owing to the action of the water through unnumbered ages, they 'have become thoroughly blacked in color. They have also become very hard and close, so that they would be good material for carving and ornamenting cabi net work. Some of the trees are of great size, one taken out of a gravelly portion of the bed oppo site the village of Baumbaoh, and since sent to the Geological Mu seum at Berlin, was 50 feet long, nearly five feet in diameter near the root, and about 3S inches at the top. Even larger specimens have been found. It is reported that the furniture and fittings of the Geological Museum at Mar burg are to be made from this long buried timber. It is not yet decided whether those buried oaks belong to a species still existing, or to an extinct one. A Chicago paper confesses that Zach Candler has some quali fications for a seat in the United States senate, that he is incor ruptible, that he has brains, and that he has not got the presidential itch. He unquestionably is the choice of a majority of the repub licans in his state. He was always an influential, hard-working mem ber. He was an almost invalua ble party man, and party men -in this day and generation are not to be sneezed at. William Astor, has instituted a suit in the Supreme court against collector Merritt of New York to test the question whether the cus toms authorities can legally collect duties on effects imported by "pass engers from Europe lor their per sonal use. Mr. Astor arrived with a quantity of silverware and cloth ing that he declared to be for his personal uso. He was required to pay 1,800 duties. The treasury regulations say that goods so im ported must have been in actual use at the time of landing. Foreign news is not very en couraging just now. There is a plague in Russia; a great strike in England; a famine in Switzerland, the small-pox in Ireland. Great Britain has two wars upon her hands, one in Afghanistan and an other in south Africa, with Cete wayo, King of Zulus, began on the 11th of January. Russia 'also is talking of and preparing for two, one with the Chinese, on the Cen tral Asian question, another with Roumania, about disputed territory in the neighborhood of Sihstria. Since Dean Stanley and Cyrus W. Field are making a move ment for the erection of a monu ment over the remains of Major Andre, 'the British sp3r, executed by the American revolutionists in 17S0, the citizens of Tarrftown, New York, are reminded that it would also be proper to honor the graves of his captors John Pauld ing, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart in a like manner. They have held a meeting with the object of taking measures for that purpose. Much as the fate of the gallant Andre has been com miserated on account of his un timely enfi. The American people should net forget that his capture saved the American army, and that the name of the brave men who performed this feat is worthy to be kindly remembered as long as the republic -lasts. "FACTS AND SCRAPS. A lady in Binghamton says tihat if Bob Ingersoll had the right sort of a wife he would n't be in doubt about hell. A little girl, walking one day with her mother in a graveyard, reading one after another the praises of those who slept beneath, said. "I wonder where they bury the -sinners." .Tones, through the lather: "Strange, I never can grow a good beard, and yet my grandfather had one three feet "long." Hair-dress-er: "Can't account for it, -sir, unless you take after your grandmother." ""What would you do if a girl kissed you?" saidone ten-year-old urchin to another, as they discussed the latest society news. "What would I do? Pel kiss her back. What would you do?" "Kiss her mouth," was the prctentous reply. Were there cats in the ark? Is a 'question that is troubling the religious editor of an exchange. Certainly there were, and the first thing they said after leaving the ancient craft was. "If there's Arrarat 'round here we want to I gopher it." The day before a Turkish girl is married she is taken to the bath by her lady friends, and lumps of sugar are broken over her head as a forecast of the sweets of matri mony. A year or so afterwards her husband breaks the whole sugar-bowl over her head. A man in Connecticut was killed the other clay while 'trying to board a freight train." There is reason in all things. 3o doubt when the man took the freight train to board he gave it salcratus biscuits, rye coffeo, and strong butter for breakfast, and tough mutton three times a week for dinner, till in a fit of dyspepsia the freight train rose up and killed him. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. yy al a at1 Is M This Bloii Aim ! I TIAVE JUST EETURNED FROM THE EAST AND WILL SELL MY GOODS AS And am not going to say anything about it. A Square Deal Guaranteed At the corner of Main and Squemoqhe sts., ASTORIA, - OKEGON. T. BAILEY "nOCTOR HATCH, Successfully treats all Chronic Diseases. AND DISEASES 'OF WOMEN AND CIISXDPwEN. Cancer cured by a new and painless method. Office Chenamus street, corner of Main street, Astoria. MRS. J." KELLY, Lately of Portland, has set up a Millinery and Fancy Goods STORE IN ASTORIA. All kinds of Iiacc, Fringe. Velvets, miul 3rcss Trimmings. All kinds of EMBROIDERY TUCKINGS. A nice assortn;eut of Woolen and Cotton Canvases and Zephyrs, Silks, Ruchings, and Corsets. A laiigo variety of PRESS BtTTOXS, Of the latest style. Also of NECKTIES AMD BOWS. Conic one and all, and examine in v stock of poods. Next door to the Astoriax Office fl NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT Wells. Faro & Co.'s K.xpress for S:n Francisco Will hcarctiftor Close Every Saturday Evening, AT 7 O'CLOCK, d-tf A. VAX DUSEN. Acont. Ohaeles Heilborn, SIANUFACTUrvEPv OP And Dealer in FURNITURE and BEDDING. AIJSO IMrOUTEK OF CAEPETS, OIL CLOTHS, "WALL PAPER, SHADES, tc. C-All kinds of repairing promptly at tended to. and furniture made to order., 52-A full line of picture mouldings and fiames. brackets, window cornices, etc. ESTull stock and lowest prices, corner of JSiiuenioculia and Main street. Astoria. &ISCELLAKEOTJS. I. W. CASE IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AN RE TAIL DEALER IN UAL MEMMDISE, A PULL ASSORTMENT WHICH TvILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST RATES FOR C AS jBC Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA OREGON. A COIIPLETiE ASSORTMENT OF Fresh Garden Seeds, BOTH OEEG05" AND CALIFORNIA JUST RECEIVED. I. "W. CASE, Corner Chenamus -and Cass Sheets. ASTORIA, OREGON. BUSINESS CARDS. ru. i. m. s SEVERN. 1MIYSICIAN AND STOIGEON. EXAMINING SURGEON OF PENSIONS. Owing to olhce requirements I will hereaf ter confine myself to office practice, except in surgical accidents, or emergent cases. Specialties Chronic Diseases, Aente and Chronic Skin Diseases. OlHcc. -Larson's 'building. Office Hours. 9 a. 31. to 12 A.3r. and 3-P 31. to U P. 31. "JTJK. J. AV. OLIVER, HOMEOPATJIIST, Office. In Shnster's Dagnerrean build ing. EntranceSecond door above that of the Daily Astoktax. Cass street. Residence on Jefferson street, corner of Main. 15. F. DESXISOX. r. .1. TAYLOR DENXISON & TAYLOR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ASTOKIA, OllEOON. Office Up stairs in Tarker's building, corner Chenamus and Ronton streets. O. F. ISKI.K. a. 3IKACHK. I5EIB, & 3IEACHEX, Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public. Commissioner of Deeds for California and n ashinston Territory. Astoria, Oregon. Office Corner of Squemocqht and Cass streets, up stairs, over E. S. Larson's store. J. W. KOr.i:. c. W. FULTON. Attorneys-at-Law, Collecting and Real Estate Agents. Rooms Xos. l and 2, Dr. Welch's new build g. Niuemocqha street. Astoria. F. D. WINTOIS", ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in City Hall Building. ASTOKIA. OREGON. T)K- F- CEANG, PHYSICIAN AND SURQEON, ASTORIA, OREGON. Office Room xno. 7 over C. L. Tarkcr's store, Opposite Dcmrnt's drug store. OTTO XTFSfER. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. HAS REMOVF.I) TO Main street, rarker's building, ASTORfA, - - . OREGON. J STJGWAKT. Stone and Marble Cutter, ASTORIA. - - . . OREGON. AH kinds of building work, and monumen tal work attended to promptlv and to order, natisfaetiou guaranteed. Q.EO. IjOVETT. CLEANINCnnd REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Benton street, opposite Post-office, Astoria. JTOGH STOOP, CARPENTER AND JOINER, AND GENERAL J03BER ASTORIA, OREGON. Il0USeS hllilf tl nrAar- an A on ttsFafif 7nn I faJlteed' .,ShoP ou Squemocqha street, '.next door to theEpiscQpal church. AUCTIONS SALES. "P C. HOLDEK, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Real Estate Agcut and Conveyancer. Agent for the FIREMEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGEN7 and AUCTIONEER. Rents and Accounts Collected, jmd rt tnrns promptly made. Regular sales day. SATURDAYS sit P. 31. N. "B. Parties Twivine real estate, lnrni tnre or any other goods to disnn.-c of eirher at nnetimi or private sale should nntifv me soon as convenient hefor the dav of nle o storage charged on snoods sold at ne- tu;- r: c.iiolt.:n. ra Aiutioneer. MISCELLANEOUS. J. II. D. "Wholesale and retail dealer in. OYSTERS, by the SACK, , Gats, Straw, Wood, Etc nI?"cnilslerageand Wharfage m reason able terms. ASTORIA SASSBY FACTORY -AXll- HAVING ENLARGED MY STORE have now on hand the largest and best assortment of plain and French candies in town, also, all kinds of CAKES, CKACKEIIS AND BISCUITS. All of which I offer for sale at the lowesl cash price, wholesale and retail at SCHMEER'S CONFECTIONERY. Opposite the bell tower. Retail candy from 25 to 73 cents per pound.. S?v Fresh Eastern and Shoalwater. a,J bay oysters served in every style. && STIX,IiIA3I WRXKR. BOOT BLACK, OCCIDENT SHAVING SALOON. ASTOKIA, OKKGO QIITII 3IAYXES, k CRYSTAL SALOOX, On the Roadway, - - Astoki a, Orkgoj . SfThe very best imality of wines, femora and cigars at wholesale or retal. Q. T. KESI, CALEDONIA SALOON, Corner of Front and A streets. PORTLAND - - - - OREGON tysrLate butcher in the Central Market. Astoria Liquor Store, AUG. DANIELSON, Proprietor. Water st. Roadway, - Astoria, Oregon Importer and dealer in WINES, LIQUORS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaTIS. Sole agent for the celebrated STONEWALL WHISKEY. Branch of MARX & JORGENSEN, Portland. GERMAN! A BEER KALL A2CD BOTTLE BEER DEPOT. CuKNAJIUSStRKET. ASTurT-' Tho public aro inritcd to cnit and Icavf their orders. Splendid Lager 5 cents a glare. Free Lunch every night. WM. BnCIC k Co.. Proprietors. G GEORGE ROSS' a Billiard Room. The only Milliard Room in the city wheio no liquors are sold. -foTEW TABLE Jl'ST ITT lI GEOKliJC Ln has a cosy place and keeps on hand tne Lest brand o'f Cigars. Also. soda, eauuj, nuts. etc. Opposite Altona'Chop House. D3-tf GEO. ROSS. FropneU.r. THE ASTORIA BfiEWERY J3EJFO.T, RUDOLPH BARTH & MICHAEL MEYER, PROPRIETORS. Corner of Olney and Water streets, ASTOR LA, OREGON. Best quality of LAGER BEER 5 cts. per glas Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always on hand. ostf-Tlie patronage of the public is respectr fullv solicited. Orders for Lager or Rottled iJee'r in anv quantity promptly tilled. fjgr-The best lunch the season will allord furnished day and night FREE. Fisliermeris Heeling. PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION pn&srti at a meeting of Columbia rier li.sher men, held in this city on Monday evening last, a meeting will be held in Astoria ou TUESDAY, BLARCE 4th, AT LIBERTY HALL, To make arrangements to opr o-e the lieon? law passed at the last legislature, and all fishermen on the. river are cordially invited to be present. By order of the meeting. J. G. ROBESON. 1$. A. SEAP.ORG. Jommiiteo. Astoria, Oregon, Feb. 12, 1S79. d&wtd A RARE CMNCE. T WILL SELL ANY OR ALL OF "THE JL followiugHleseribed property. Viz : J GO Acres, Sec 23, 'R. 8, X. om. Devest, southeast quarter. Also, in Olneys Astoria Lots 1, 2, 3. and 4, in liloclc 19? Lots 3, 4. 5, and ;, in Block lt0; Xoti 2 and 3, in Block 120; and Lot 8, in Ulock 132; North kair or Block 8,-2 1-2 acre. D4.VIDINGALLS. .Astoria, Oregon, Dec J878. jxHfct :: $&&?" J4. .J'.HI 44-.L.- - --'--'rrthT -' m