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,fWii jPW,yjgww3y - t," TTr g';Jnir"Twyfr;it'iif i J ,r iU Ji7 Jy ill' ! ly Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Momiag, March 5, 1879. Vol. vin. No. 58. ijjf "JpW3 ,.M.M.,,,gBMIMMBiMIIWBBMBiMWMMMM""MMMMHiWMHMHaMBaMMMWM riTlh TELEGRAPHIC HEWS. Pacific Coast IMsjpalclics. A bill has passed both houses of the Nevada legislature, placing 10,000 in the governor's hands to afford relief of the sufferers by the fire at Reno. W. T. "Westhall, a well known neck-tie manufacturer, in attempt in" to get on a car of the Market street line, San Francisco, on Mon day fell under the wheels which passed over both legs, cutting them off above the knees. His injuries are probabljr fatal. Rountree & McClure, San Francisco, grocers, have ordered their agent at Reno to supply the wants of sufferers by the fire to the extent of his ability. It is probable that there will be a meet ing of merchants to organize a re lief movement. The topic of conversation at Reno, in fact the sensation in that locality, is the late fire. Nearly all of ten blocks were destroyed. The remains of one man were found on the site of the flour mill, making six known to have been burned. A citizens' relief com mittee are busy to-day distributing supplies. Virginia sent several thousand dollars worth of goods, and a lot of bedding. Telegrams are being received from all parts proffering relief, but we will not need any more. Those who es caped are doing all they can to re lieve distress, and all are housed. Business men are putting up tem porary structures and already sev eral are open. Insurance men are busy making estimates of loss. It is impossible yet to give figures. Foreign News. It is believed that the British government is about to lay a cable to Zanzibar, Muritas and Nata from Aden, where it would join the Eastern Telegraph Co's system. Trade difficulties continue in England. The county-miners as sociation rejects the wages offered by masters, and Clyde ship-wrights are looking to united action against employes. Prof. Bolkin declares, notwith standing the opinion to the contra ry of the medical commissioner, that the disease of the footman in St Petersburg is a case of the As trakhan plague. A dispatch from Rome says Cardinal Nino is about to send fresh memorandum to Bismarck touching more explicitly upon points for immediate solution, which the Vatican deems necessary. Gen. Melikoff telegraphs on Saturday that Astrakhan still con tinues free from the plague. The sanitary committee in Berlin are discussing proposals of the minister of commerce relative to the estab lishment of quarantine on German harbors, which would effect 18 ports on the North Sea and 31 on the Baltic. j"Do hogs pay?" asks an agricul tural correspondent. We know of some that don't They subscribe for a paper. ruiul it for i fpAV VWU'S for 110tllllJT ailQ then the hoes they can help it JIf a person orders his paper dis continued, he must first pay all arrear ages, or the publisher may continue to send it until it is made, and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is aken from the office or not, send it hack to tue puujisuer wiui P. M.'s inscription, -reiusea." aucii as that pay nothing to auyuoay, 11 ASTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT. C. J. TUEXCIIAKD Chief Engineer FRED. I. FEKCHKX 1st Asst. Engineer J. W. GEAKUART 2d Ass. Engineer BOARD OFDELEGA TES Regular meet ing fourth Fridny in each month. Opricnns. Jas. W. Welch. President: Ed.D. Curtis. Secretary; J.W.Gearliart Treasurer. Delegates. Jas. W. Welch, P. Wil heliii, L. W. Poole, -rlstorftt Engine Co. Xo.l. J.W.Gcnrhiirt, A. W. Deny, I. L Severn, Alert llooh and Ladder Co. No. 1. .1. 11. J). Gray. L. D. Coffinan, b. B. Smith, Rescue Engine Co.Xo. 2. ASTORTA EXGTXE COMPAXY Xo. 1. Regular meeting second Tuesday m each month. Officers. A. VaiiDusen. President; F. A. Fisher. Seerelarv: C. P. Upshur, Treasurer; John W. Welch, Foreman; II. Miller, lt ast. Foreman ; C. A. May, 2d asst Foreman. RESCUE EXGTXE COMPAXY Xo. 2. Regular meeting first Monday in each month. Officers B. S. Worslcy. President; J. A. Montgomery Secretary: Charles Ileilhorn, Treasurer; L. D. Coffinan. Fereman: X. Clinton. 1st asst. Fore man; E. 11. llawes, 2d asst Foreman. ALERT HOOK AXD LADDER CO. Xo.l Regular meetiug second Monday in each mont Officers. Ed. D. Curtis. President; J. O. Bozorth, Secretary; B. Van Dusen. Treasurer; Frank J. Taylor, Fereman: Jos. E. Thomas. 1st asst Foreman; Carl Adler, 2d asst Foreman. WANTS, LOST, FOUND, ETC. AUXDRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the i Astoria Steam Laundry. J.T. RORCHERS. Proprietor. Astoria. Oregon. HOl'SE TO LET. A nice residence, new, containing six rooms, will be ready for a tenant any tune on short notice. For particulars inquire at 55t THIS OFFICE. OLD PAPERS, We have a valuable lot of old papers on hand, just the thing for making scran-books, or what housewives need for shell covers. Will be sold in lot.s to suit pureliiisers at 50 cents per 100, First come, first served. ASTOBIAX OFFICE. TAKE NOTICE All persons indebted to J. S. IMaver, the undersigned, late of the Pacific Market, Astoria, must pay their ac counts to me, individually. I now have the books in mv hands, and parties owing me must settle their accounts right away. J. S. MAYER. Astoria, March 3. 1879. Fink Commissioners Xotice. 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 first to the twentieth of March, and after that will be at Brookfield for the reit of the season. ALBERT P. STREAM. North Cove, W. T., Feb. 17, 1S7D. Fisli Commissioners Notice. "VTOTICE IS HEKEBY RIVEN" THAT J-i the understated, bavins been dulv ap pointed deputv for Clatsop county, by C. Lienenweber, Fish Commissioner, under the laws of the State of Oiepm. will be in readi ness from and after this date, to issue li censes, at his office up ;tairs, corner of Cass and Sqcniocqhe .streets, Astoria. Oregon. Persons sending in applications for licenses will nl case send No. of boat and the name of the fisherman or captain i;f the boat- H. B. FERGUSON, Deputy Fish Commissioner. rpo WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that all persons are forbid trespassing upon, or in any wav occupying any portion of the land or'beach surrounding TONGUE POINT, or upon anv part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat sop comity, SUite of Oregon, without permis sion from the undersigned : and alsu rrom setting out fires upon said claim, wherebv the standing timber may in anv wav be inimed. VAN DUSEN & BBOWX. Per A. VaxDuskx. Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf A RARE CHANCE. IVm.L SELL ANY OK ALL OF THE following described property, viz : 16 Acres, Sec. 22, T. 8, X. orR. 9 Mcst, sott.!ieal quarter. Also, iu Olneys Astoria Lots I, 2, 3, nnd 4, In Itlurk 79; Lots .1, 4, 5, and G, iu Itlock ICO; Lots 2 and 3. la Block 126; and Lot 8, In Block 132; Xortk hair or Block 8,-2 1-2 acreK. 1) VVID INGALLS. Astoria, Oregon, Dec lg-f. S."-fim JUST RECEIVED RY AT THK I. X. L. STORE! Corner Main and Concomly streets. GKUUERIES, FLOUR. FEED. WOODEN ware. Coal Oils, Tobaccos, and Gents Fur nishing Goods, which will be sold at lowest rates. IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH That housekeepers can do better by dealinc w ith J. Iv. V1 ItT, on Main street, as he keeps the best of FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS. LIQUORS AND CIGAHS, SMOKED SALMON, J30LOGNE SAUSAGE, JERKED ELK MEAT. And also from Clat&op every other day FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, CLAMS, DUCKS, CHICKENS, And everything that is needed in the cook ing line at the lowest living prices. Call and examine before purchasing else where. J. J&. IVJJiT. WHOLESALE TRAD! 1. G. W. HUWIE Comer of Water and Olney.Streets ASTORIA, OREGO -T7TJ AT 1?CAT T? TW? A T .TCPaP-TXT (rHOOERig ef AND- PKOVISIONSII ETC ETO AGENT FOB. THE Glen City Cbemfcal Irk Fishermen's and Cannery Supnlifes, A SPJEC1AX.TY. COTTON SEINE TWINE AND NET LINES SOLD ATflSAN FRANCISCO PRICES." 2 MISCELLANEOUS. HAVING JUST RECEIVEDA rjfajfo Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- Gents' FURISMG GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc. We respectfully invite the public to call and inspect the same. Vc have also receved a large stock of fine CIGARS a TOBACCO "Which we are offering at San Francisco wholesale prices. Very repectfully. A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Ocx VAN DUSEN & CO., HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF Consisting of a great variety of goods for both ladies and gentlemen. If You Want to Select at Suit of CLOTHI3STG- From the very best stock In the city call at A. VAN DUSEN & Co.'s. VAN DUSEN & Co., Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and the VHITE SEWTJJG MACHINES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. CHAS. STEVENS & SOX Invite the attention of purchasers to thelr itock, jut laid in The Finest Selection 1 The Cheapest Prices! The Greatest Worth! RECEPTION POCKETS; c LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES COMBINED: n-nn COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS, FTC "ETC LADIES'FAtf CY BOARD, ETC.j GOLD PENS AND PgJiCpte: PA1NTPENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: w ,, . EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. BS-All goods sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. Citv Book Store to Main street, two doors from the Tioneer ltestnuraiit. opposite the bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. BANKING AND INSURANCE. BANKING AND INSURANCE. BROKER, BANKER, AND INSURANCE AGENT. ASTORIA, OREGON. Exchange bought and sold on all parts of the United States and Europe. OFFICE IIOURS-From S o'clock A. m. until 4 oViOCK 1. M. Home Mutual Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. ilouoHTOX.. President Chas. B. Stoky Secretary HAMILTON- BOYD. (. unt for Hi-rom Geo. L. Stouy. j Afccuis lor uregon Office Northeast v orner of Stak and First streets, Portland-, Oiikgox. .Net Cash received for Five Prem iums iu 1ST; $333,511 04. Assets, Jan. l, 1S7S.. Liabilities Losses unpaid .$3,038 37 ,.- S578.0G5 S3 lnviaenus jstoi oo 5.505 37 SurpliLs for Property Holders. $572,470 47 jLasses paia in uregon in .six yean.i H,ru tj. I. IV. CASE. Agent, Astoria, Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD, CONNECTICUT OF HART-5aBufc- FORDt-A'ND m COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,00O,O00. A. VAX DUSEN. Agent. COnOIERCIAI, TTXIOX ASSURANCE COMPANY OIF LOKTDOKT. Capital SI 2,500,000. MATT IT. SI1JSON, Agent, Astoria, Oregon. FIREMEN'S VXI INSURANCE COMPANY OF CATJFOKMA. OEGASTIZED IX 1803. Total Losses l'ald Since Organiauition. S3,6SO,433 95. E. C. IIOLDEN, Agent Atoiia Uregon. Notice to All Concerned. Men and Boys Must be As ell as to have toys for Christmas. Christmas is Over ! BUT 1 LOEB HAS KOT And now invites the attention of every body to his Full and Complete Stock, Consisting in part of A FULL pi OTU I U0 F0R MEN- LINE OF U LU I II I R U AND BOYS. Gents Furnishing Goods; Also : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; also : TTatckes, Jewelry, Marine and Opera Jlacs, etc.; Besides a choice lot ot TOBACCO AND CIGARS, "Wholesale and Retail. Call and see. 3LAIN ST., - - - ASTORIA, OGN. MAGNUS C. CROSBY. DEALEK IX Stoves, Tinware, and House Furnishing Goods. Hardware, Brass Goods, v Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, and Zinc. MISCELLANEOUS. E. S. LARSEN "Wholesale andjlletail Grocer,, AND DEALER IN CROCKERY, CLASS, AND PLATED WARE, Flour and Feed ! CSfl am now prepared to furnish the choicest and hest goods lu my line, at the lowest cash prices. Patronage Is respectfully solicited References : My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, "Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria. jpriiJE cheii VINEGAR! 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,. in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale hy E IU w& 3E. 35; 2ST STliis is the hest 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, Ytholebale or retail,, are iirvited to call on E. S. LARSEN, Cor, Squemocqlie and Cass streets, Astoiia Is All TMs Blowii AW! I HAVE JUST EETURNED FEOAt THE EAST XKD WILT SELL MY GOODS AS UmmJMSXJLOBJTB.B0SXi And am not going to say anything about A Square Deal Guaranteed At the corner of Mam and Squemoqho sts. ASTORIA, - OREGON. JL" iHij9lIXj JfrS Washington Market. Main Ktrcct, Astoria 0reg.on BEMGMAX & BEBJRY RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEtf tion of tlio public to the fact ?hat tb above rarkct will always bo supplied with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY OF FRESH AND CURED MEATS "Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to supply n? shius. D. K. Warren. C. A. McGuixc Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreta,, ASTORIA, OREGON. WARBEN & McGTJIRE, Proprietor (Successors to IJobton it Warren. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all klsa u Fresh and Cured Meats! A lull line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC, K3 Butter, Egga, Cheese, ote. const&Dtl? on band. Jfex5 Ships supplied at the lowest rates. X STRAUSS, Importer and Wholesale Dealer hi WINES AND LIQUORS, CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKW CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY BOUKBON,. 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 sampta them before purchasing elsewhere. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, -.-- - OEEGOK. r v -. m-'