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ASTORIA. OREGON:
a.Cnt'EIiAXI Ertitor.
'WEDNESDAY Makcii 1l 1870
Editorial Correspondence.
-Seattle, March 5th We ar
Yiv&ft 'here at S:4-5 i ar., sixteen
hours travel from Astoria, having
made connections at Carroll's point
at 11:35 with the Northern Paci
fic railroad train from Kalama for
iTacoma, and connecting at the
latter point with Die steamer Alida
of L. M. Starr's line, at (3 o'clock
j. m. The distance is not so great
as one would suppose, and this
trip should be accomplished easily
cJaily, and could be very nicely
arranged without the least incon
venience or detriment to any one.
We think it scarcely possible how-
over to accomplish the results de
sired by asking the Oregon Steam
Navigation company to perform
the whole part. Col. Black, gen
eral superintendent of the North
ern Pacific railroad, we are inform
ed is a very obliging gentleman,
taking particular pride in devoting
himself to the matter of attentions
to the "traveling public, and as fhe
railroad is now in splendid con
dition, and trains almost invariably
have to wait at the station oi leave
ahead of time, no doubt if the
proper representations were made
to him he would willingly change
the schedule to make the connec
tions on the -Columbia, river both
ways at Kalama. Starr's steamers
jre the principle ones with which
to connect on the sound, and in all
kinds of weather he makes close
connections with his North Pacific.
He is now employing three stea
mers in the line, the North Pacific
a beautiful Sound boat alternating
with the Alida between Tacoiha and
Townsend, and the Isabel across
the Straits to Victoria from Town
eend, forming a daily line between
all points from Victoria to Tacoma
115 miles. Our Dixie Thompson,
Emma Hayward, etc., make the
same distance every day. The
steamers here make but few land
ings on a trip, those" of the Colum
bia a great many, perhaps ten
landings
are made on the
-Columbia against one here
We
are confident that Starr will
be most -happy to assist in form
ing this connection witli Astoria.
We are not taking any things -way
from Portland; we are not asking
for any special privileges; and we
have a hope that all persons interest
ed will consult their time interests
and arrange the details with a full
understanding of the situation.
Unless the -.railroad schedule can
be changed it will be folly to ex-
petit the connection to be perfect
ed. The boats on the Columbia
river cannot do it, and it would be
:t matter of simple justice to those
(officers to abandon the idea at
once. A gentleman who seems to
'le well informed concerning the
disposition tf Col. GSlack in .con
versation upon the subject .said
that perhaps Col. Black had not
.been asked to look into the matter.
Business on Puget-sound is very
dull indeed. The weather is
5i6rrible bad. Seattle more than
.doubled in population and bus'tiess
during the interim between this
.and our last visit in 1S72. The
. .evidences of thrift are apparant
upon every side, there seems to
.have been nothing profuse or ex
travagant in the advance which
was made. The buildings and the
streets indicate that this acquisition
was the'result of good management,
and people generally liberally as
sisted in the work pf developm-r
prosperity. But in spite of all,
Ahtfrl ic fr rlo c a i j
Seattle as to-day as dead as a door-
nail in the matter of business. The
rise and fall was sudden, but there
remains the hope that things -will
revive aram. Une ot tlie prime i
r-N m . t
. I
causes of this decline is said to be
found in the fact that San Fran
cisco has taken the lions share in
the general prosperity, and is using
it to the detriment of Seattle.
Starvation in Brazil.
A correspondent of the New
York Herald, writing from Ceara,
Brazil, Dec. 30tlL says:
1 cpiestion if one American in
ten has ever devoted more than a
passing thought to this famine in
northern Brazil. Most people do
not know of it at all. How should
they when newspapers have con
tained no more than brief notices
little paragraphs to be remem
bered dreamily as something that
is occurring in another planet? A
month or two past there were no
tices of the small-pox epideinic,!iior
tuary figures so large that they
forced themselves on the bulletin
boards but I suppose that hardly anv
bodv connected these accounts with j
those of the previous drought and
famine. Besides, all notices come
indirectly by way of Rio, and 1
know from experience that no cor
rect idea can be obtained there.
What I did learn at Rio was
enough to show me the importance
of the subject; beyond that noth
ing but mortuary statistics and
vague accounts from men who had
passed through Ceara. I deter
mined, therefore, to visit the fam
ine district and got my iiiiuriiui
tion at first hand. Now, God
knows 1 do not exaggerate, but 1
can hardly believe myself the hor
rors that I write. 1 can hardly
believe that the world has been so
indilferent to one of the greatest
calamities in her history. The
Chinese and Indian famines will
not compare with this one when
we consider the proportion of
population. Our yellow fever dead
would hardly have been noticed in
the great cemetery of Ceara. The
plague of London is the only com
parison that 1 know of for these
pestilences in Brazil, but the
plague was a dwarf to this giant.
What of a petty European war
that changes a boundary, perhaps,
and carries off two or three hun
dred thousand men otrt of 100.000,
000? What is it to a scourge
which has destroyed a province -as
large as France '(destroyed it, for
nothing but the ground is left),
swept a whole population from
the earth, avHIi death volleys of
1..... .ah ,. a 1 r - m - -! fmil llrtl
lUillgfl ii.UU. UlSlMdU rtUUUUUJUUi .
.t is impossible to describe the
misery. Think of a house with
six naked, .-skeleton children cry
ing with hunger, and a poor, mis
erable mother -sick on the filthy
bed, tortured less with her disease
than to see the little ones begging
for bread. Think, again, of fam
ilies berrinjr in the streets, among
OO Ft
them old mien and protty young
girls, almost naked, or with only
dirty rags to cover them; aban
doned children, who can no longer
drag themselves along, 'begging
for bread .on their bended knees;
then vou will have a poor idea of
the state of things.
A Michigan youiii; lady who is
engaged to Mr Twins says she wants
no puns made on the name of her in
tended husbaud at present.
It is the "boast of Seattle that they
have the highest tressel work in the
United States upon any railroad but
one. The Union PaciSc lays over them
six feet. The tressel on the Seattle
road is 11G feet high. Sailling among
the treeses.
SJ-The free lands of the rest are'
being taken up and settled this year lo a
degree most gratifying, in the face ot
the over-crowded ineelianieal depart
ments of metropolitan life. Swreral mil
lions more acres of homesteads have
bf.en entered for settlement at the var
ious land ofllees this yeartlianln 1876
and 1877. and till the western .movement
continues in force. And this is the only
solution of the labor troubles. Let the
unemployed come and becomelproducers
instead of conMimers.
ISORX.
At Albiwa, March ft. to the wife of Clve
lau.d Jtocfctrcll, U. S. coast survey, a
daughter.
1IKI.
At "Westport, March (J, 3R79;of croup,
Willie, tlie eldest son of William J. and
Emily Stevens, aged 1 year and 8 months.
Mr. C. F. Plympton. a layman, offici-
I ea at tne lunenu, using tne n.rvv3Copai
i burial service.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOAT LOST A ships boat marked "N"
being one formerly belonging to the
...iiitmio. J)iuivc il4l llllii iviui "" ,......-,
Knappa. with oars. ctc. on Senuay night.
The finder will be liberally rewarded, in-
lonn tne owner at .Knappa, or at mis omcu.
C. 15. SPEAK.
For Sa5e or Rent.
Furnished, or "Uisfuriiisliel
the
Delmoiiico Restaurant,
ON' WATER STREET.
This house is in the best location in the
city fortius Restaurant business, being fur
nislivd'in first-class style with e cry modern
improvement, including a
FINE FRENCH RANGE.
For terms apply immediately to
B. S. WOKSEY.
Ileal Estntn Arnnt nnil Auetioneer. at his
auction rooms, next door to Bailey's store,
Jiain street.
Special Auction Sale.
T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON
Friday, Blarch 14, 1879,
AT THE
IKEXaiOXfCO KESTAXTRASiT.
ON WATER STREET,
Achoicc lot of household funiMmre consist
ing of
jOdc Parlor Sei ; 200 Yards ISrus
sels Carpet: Two IVliat-iiots: 5
Choice Pictures: 1 Ijare French
tilass.
i;ei room o. i.
1 Ularble Ton JSet; 1 Marble Top
Table: 1 China Set.
kei room xo. ir.
1 Cotlairc Bed Ktentl: I Snriiijr Itfnt-
i rests; 1 Bureau; 1 lYnsli Stand.
BED KOOM XO. III.
I C'ottajyc Keil-rooRi Set; Carpets;
1 Spring Bed.
And a complete assortment of household
goods, consisting of Fifteen Three-quarter
and Single Red Steads, with Spring and Hair
Mattresses. Pictures, Tables, Curtains. Chairs,
and a general u.-eortment or miscellaneous
goods. Sale to commmence at 10 :30 a. ji.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
3td IS. S. NYORSLEY, Auctioneer.
Astoria Steam Laundry.
.T. T. HQRCHEHS Proprie
Astoria. Oregon.
No rubbing or scrubbing, and no thnv ning
your clothes too pieces. Buttons sewed on
and clothes mended.
J2Ncat work unreasonable prices. ve
us a call.
T. S. JEWETT.
K. S. KIMBALL.
Draying & Tracking.
"A -
ASTOPvIA TRTJCK & DRAY CO.,
Sqactuocquu st.. between Cass and Main,
Contracts fbrxrayingma5e and satisfaction
guaranteed. Orders left at the Occident tlo
tel or received by mail promptly filled
JEWETT &. KLMDALL.
rpo "WHOM: IT ilAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that all persons
are forbid tresspassing ujion, or in any way
occupying anv portion ot the land or beach
surrounding TONGUE POINT, or upon any
part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat
sop conniy. State of Oregon, without nenni
sinn from the undersigned ; and also irom
setting out fires upon said claim, whereby the
standing timber may in any way ho. injured.
ilur
i N.
VAN DlTSEX & BROW;
Per A. VanDusen.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877.
tf
HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND-
M FUE1SH1G GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
We respectfully iuvn the pubKc to call and
inspect the same.
Yo. have also receved a large stock of fine
CIGARS-TOBACCO
"Which we are offering at San .Francisco
wholesale iprioes. VeryTepeetfulIy.
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor Cass (z. Jefferson ste - Astoria. Ocn
CITY BOOK STORE,
MAIN ST.. ASTORIA.
CHAS. STVXS & $MN
Invite the attention of pnrcluisers to then
stock, just laid in
The Finest Selection 1
The Cheapest Prices I
The Greatest Worth I
RECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIABIES AX D PUBSES
COMBINED:
COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS;
CUTLERY, .JEWJSLKY, CHARMS,
PAINT.PENCILS, GUTTA PERCHA
GOODS:
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, 13LANK
ROOKS, STATIONERY, ETC.
aarAll gomls sold at lowest cash prices.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON.
Citv Book Store to Slain street, two doors
from, the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakcryof ilrs. 0. Binder.
fct... ...-- .sSS'
Ji'LU., MU.;
LADIES FAN CI' BOARD. ETC.:
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS:
BUSINESS CARDS.
p W. FULTOX.
ATTORNEY AT LAAY.
Office. Pases new building, Squemoqhe
street, Astoria. Oregon.
jyi. F. CRANG,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Offices liooui ro. 7 over C. L. Parker's
store, Opposite DemeinVs dnig store. -
XU. J. W. OLIYE1S,
JI03IEOPATHIST.
Office. In Shusler's Dagucrrean build,
ing. Entrance second door above that of
the Daily Astoi:ia Cass street.
Hoidence on Jefferson street, corner of
Tdnin.
OCTOfl JEATCH,
Successfully treats all Chronic Diseases.
AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured by a new and painless method.
Ollice Chenamus street, corner of Main
street. Astoria.
Try:. ' o?ble3T.
CURES RILLIOrS ANO INTERMITTENT
FEVEIIS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also. Private diseases successfully treated.
Ofmck O'Rnen's lwtel. Astoria. Oregon.
O. P. I'.Kl.T. A. MEACIIEN-.
Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public.
Commissioner of Deeds for California and
AVasIiington Territory.
Astoria, Oregon.
Okficb Comer of Squcmocqhe and Cass
streets, up stairs, over E. S. Lnrsens store.
It. F. PKNNMSOX. F- .1. TAYLOR
DENNISON & TAYLOll,
ATTOBXEYS AT I.A1Y.
ASTOUIA, OlJEOOX.
Office Up stairs in Talker's building,
corner Chenamus and Lenton streets.
F.
D. WINTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Oflice in City Hall P.uildhig.
ASTOBTA. OKEGON.
OTTO IUF3TER.
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
its i:emovki to
Main street, Parker's building.
ASTOUIA, - - - - OllEGON
J.
STEWART.
Stone and Marble Cutter,
ASTORIA,
- ORKGO.
All kinds of building work, and monumeii
tal work attended to promptly and to order.
naiisiaruim jjuaranieeu.
"W3I. BECK,
Manufacturer of
Boots and Shoes.
All kinds of repairing neatlv and
promptly attended to
1
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA, OREGON.
( T. HELD,
CALEDOXIA SALOON,
Comer of Front and A streets.
PORTLAND --- - OREGON
rsLate butcher in the Central Market.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
pAKKER HOUSE,
ASTORIA, OREGON,
II. B. PARKER. rroorietor.
mills HOTEL is the largest, most oomfort-
X able and best kept hotel in the eitv. Is
supplied with the best of spring water, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and a hrst-class
saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and
fine billiard table. Free coach to -and from
the house : charges reasonable, SI 00 to 250
in-1 uiiv, iiri-uruiiig 10 room occupicu.
Private Boarding Hotise-
MRS. oxixx - -"""proprietor.
"Will accommodate day boarders oraccom-l&odate-any
with board and lodging.
Prices reasonable. In IugalPs building,
Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co's
ExprcHS-ollice.
A. J. MEOLKK. c. s. Anioirr.
OCCIJfEST HOTKr..
MEG-LER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE rKOPRIETOIIS ARE HAPPY TO
announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding jneatly lo
the vo-nfTort of its jniests and is now the best
hotel north of San Francisco.
QEXTJEXXIAI. 310TKU
Water street, near the 0. S. Co.'s "Whai,
ASTORIA. OREGON.
HENRY ROTJ1E Pkopkictok.
THIS IS A NEW HOTEL BUILDING,
newly furnished, is conveniently situa
ted to business, and will be conducted so as
make it a first class stopping plaoe Jor the
public generally, and will he open from this
dav.
mUKPIX KOISE,
D. L. TURPIN - Pnornnn'OR
MAIN STREIvT.
Between Squemoeqhe and Jefferson,
ASTOItIA, OJtKOOX.
Board and lodging per week
...S6 00
mmru per ii;
Single Meal.
oti
2."
Tne table will be supplied at all tinies with
the best the market affords
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BKOEMSEK, - - PitorniETOK.
Iresh oysters, and other deli
catrlcs of the season, served in
every style.
Opposite the Telegraph office, squemouhe
street, Astoria, Oregon.
KS-MEALS AT ALT. HOURS-O.
i.aii;a.,H,jjaismt-iuiJELJigi
AUCTION SALES.
jg C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon.
Kcal Etate Agrnt and ' veyancer.
Agent for the FIKEMEN'S FUND INSUR
ANCE COMPANY of Snn FruicI5CO.
COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER.
Rents and Arrnnnts CoKerfril. aatl rv-
turns promptly msidc.
Uegular sales day.
SATURDAYS at 2 P. 31.
N. P.. Parties having real estate, turnv
ture or any other jmm1. to dispose of cirln-r
at auction or rivate sale should notify me
soon as convenient befor" the dav or sale.
n storage charged on sends sob' at Aut-
""" L. C.HOLTS.IX.
ly Ain tioneer
MISCELLANEOUS.
" I. W. CASE,
IMPOUTEK AND WHOI.FSALR AND RE
TAIL DKAI.KK IN
G-EBEBAL IERCHAIBISS,
Corner Clienamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - OREGON.
ASTORIA GAK0Y FACTORY
-AXD-
OYSTKK SAIOOX.
HAYINU KNLAIUJK!) MY STOIIE
haenovon hand the lareest and bt-sj
assortment of plain and Frenrk candies is
town, also, all kind of
CAKES, CIIACKEUS AND IIISCUITS.
All of which I oiler for sale at the lowest
cash prk-e, wholesale and retail at
SCHWIEER'S COHFECTiONERY-
Opposite the hell tower.
Retail candy from 23 to 7.r cents per pound
Prcsh Eastern aiwl Shn:ilv!itr
hay oysters served in every style.
1JART1X & 3IAY3TES.
CRYSTAL SALOON,
On the lloadway, - - astokia, -Oreco.
SSTlie very best quality of wines, iquorv
and cigars at wholesale or retal.
Astoria Liquor Store.
AUG. DA-N'IELSON, Proprietor.
Water st. Roadway, - Astojiia. Okegoit.
Importer and dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIUaRS.
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
GEBMA2QA BEER BALL
AND
BOTTLE BEER DEPOT.
Chrxamus Street. Astu7;-
The public are invited to cin and Iean
tbeirerdexs. Sptemfid Lnger 5 coats a glassi
Free Lunch every night.
WM. BOCK & Co.. Proprietors.
GEORGE ROSSr
uiiiiara itoom. y ?
Tlie only Billiard Room in the city whfk
no rfijuors are sold.
NEW TABLE .TrST ITT VP. GEOKUA
h:us a cosy jiiwe and keeps on baud tu
Lest brand of Cigars. Also. soda. canu,
nuts, etc. Opposite Altona Chop Hou.sc.
D5-tf GEO. ROSS. 3'roprietuc
IS THE ASTOKIAK iaJlJJl'0)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NR-VT
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND BOYS
CALF AND KIP BOOTS!
Buckle and Gongress Gaiters,
"Women, Hisses and Children's
ST3TITT,03KF BOOTS,
Which will be sold at the very loweatp rice
IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH
That housekeepers can do better bv dealing
with J. K. VIRT, on Main street, a
he keeps the best of
FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS,
LIQUORS AND CIGAR?.
SMOKED SALMON,
B0L0GNE SAUSAGE,
JERKED ELK MEAT.
And also from Clatsop every other dav
FRESH BUTTER, EGS, 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. Jf- K. TV1KT.
MRS. J. KELLY,
Lately of Portland, has set up a
Millinery and Fancy Goads
STORE IN ASTORIA.
All kinds of
Lace. Frinjre. Velvets, and lrcs
Trim tilings.
All khids of
EMBROIDERY TUCKINGS.
A nice assortment of
Woolen and Cotton Canvases ao4.
Zephyrs, Silks, Ruchings3
and Corsets.
A large variety of
DRESS BUTTOXS.
Of the latest stylo.
Also of
WECKTIES AND BOWS.
Come one and all, and examine mv stock of
Oods. .Next door to the A&ioiciax -Oflic.
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