CO tmeau Vol. viii. Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning-, March 14, 1879. No. 6i. 'ri t TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. "Pacific Coast Dispatches. - The latest news from Cache slouch section of California, is that the entire district is under water. The water is causing great des truction of crops. Muirhead & Mann's sash and door factory, the most extensive in the province, was totally destroyed by fire in Victoria, on the 12th. The loss is 40,000, no insurance. The body of Johnny the Greek, whom Nicholas Michaels confesses was drowned in the course of a fio-ht with him in a boat on the bay at San Francisco two weeks ago Sunday, was found on the 12th, olF Blossom rock. The flesh was entirely eaten off the head and face. A cursory examination shows no marks of violence. A small amount of money was found in the pocket of the deceased. Kasteru JSews. The Manhattan savings bank, robbed some time ago of nearly 3,000,000 of its securities, resum ed business on the 12th, with a surplus $500,000. The bank offi cials say they can answer ail claims. Mrs. Gen. Sherman died on the 12th, at Newport. The General is so low that it was deemed advi sable not to inform him of his wife's death at present. Physicians have but slight hopes of his recovery. Mrs. Sherman receiiHy underwent a severe surgical operation and this undoubtedly was the immedi ate cause of her death. An ice gorge formed at Far randisville, Pa., extending a dis tance of three miles and piling the ice up 30 feet high on the 12th. It gave way at 10 o'clock, carrying everything before it until it reached the Queen Run railroad bridge, which withstood the shock. The ice, passing on, reached Lockhaven at 11 o'clock, and the water rose four feet and carried the ice far up the banks along the city front. The damage at Queen Run and Farrandsville is very heavy. Foreign Sews. Sulina, at one of the mouths of the Danube, has been gazetted a free port. Admiral Hornby, commanding the British fleet in the sea of Mar mora, has been instructed to sail for Besika bay. There is immense delay here in coaling transports conveying troops to south Africa. Facilities are altogether inadequate. The Voce Delia Verita gives conspicuous denial to the report that the pope has assumed a more uncompromising attitude. The Daily News' Lisbon dis patch states that the Portuguese explorer Pilto, has traversed Africa from west to east, and has reached Transvaal. Russia declined to be respon sible for dangers which would arise if the work of the international commissioners was retarded by disagreements. Lord Salisbury re plying, expresses confidence in consequence of serious calamities to which will take timely measures to remedy the evil complained of. An Avalanche of Water. A City or 80,000 Inhabitants Completely SiilmiiTsetl Towns and Cities McllinK Away lmiucii.se Los of Property. Hundreds of Persons Drowned Great Distress and Horror of the People Heartrending Scenes of Suffering. Sncror to the Refuses Afforded by Citi zens of IVfctu. Spccicl Despatch to the Or'ponian. London, March 12. The Daily News' dispatches from Szegedin, Hungary, report the situation un changed. Whole towns in the neighborhood are crumbling down. SzEGEDfc, March 12. Later The synagogue has fallen, burying a number of people who had sought refuge in it. Petii. March 12. The greatest excitement is caused here by the Szegedin. London, March 12 A dispatch from Szegedin this morning says that after a fearful night of anxiety all the efforts prove useless and the water broke through with im mense force at 3 o'clock, carrying away a part of the railway station, the embankment and the rolling stock. Within three hours the town was many feet deep in water. Shrieks and cries from thousands are heard, houses are crashing by the score, and in many cases carry ing their inmates with them. God knows what we shall do to-night. There is no gas, the works being "fifteen feet in water, and'X fear we shall run short of food. One boat was just going to save a large house full of people when a fear ful crash carried with it the whole living freight. The scene is sim ply heartrending. Over S0,000 people are out of house and home, hundreds are drowning, and the water is still rising rapidly. Pesth, March 12. Latest tele grams announce that the flood with a terrific roar in rushing from two sides over Szegedin. The horror of the situation baffles dercription. The town is, in fact, destroyed. Two-thirds are now submerged, including the citadel and post and telegraph offices. Whole rows of buildings are falling. The orphan age and synagogue are destroed; all the inmates of the former are buried in the ruins. Two manu factories are on fire. The innabi tants are flying to New Szegedin and the more elevated parts of the town. The municipality of Pesth is making every effort to send as sistance to Szegedin. Two relief trains have started. Accommoda tions for fugitives have been pro vided in the barracks and public buildings at Pesth. London, March 12. An official telegram confirms the report of the terrible aspect of Szegedin and the destruction of hundreds of houses. It states that the removal of, the inhabitants is proceeding without disorder. So far only four corpses had been found. The dams are being cut in several places to allow the water to run off. No excesses are reported, but precautions have been taken for the protection of property . J231t is a fact long since established, says the Helena Herald, that the mer chant who liberally patronizes the ad vertising columns of the press, sells his wares cheaper than the one whose name is seldom or ever seen. The reason is patent, for by thus advertising, his sales are trippled and a less proportionate profit makes him the greatest gainer. trade. G. W, HUME Corner of "Water and Olncy Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. WHOLESALE DE ER IN in! GrROOEgSEg -AND I PftOVISIOlS STCU 3531gf, AGENT FOR Gotten City Clfimicalf oris. Fishermen's and Cannery Supplies, gp t- COTTON SEINE TOE AND NET LINES SOLIT SAN FRANCISCO PRIGES. 3t MISCELLANEOUS. 'Vm A w sTmxj rjferii "... HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, -AND- M MMm 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 a TOBACCO Which we are offering at San Francisco wholesale prices. Very repectfully. A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor Cass & Jefferson sts.. - Astoria. Ogn TT A TIT 'nTTCTJiTIT r ClCi HAVE A SPLEXDID STOCK OF Consisting of a great variety of goods for both ladies and gentlemen. If You Want to Select a Suit of CLOTECHSTG- From the very best stock in the city tall at A.VANDUSEN&Co.'s. VAN DUSEN & Co., Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and the "WHITE SETOG MACHINES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. CIIJLS. STEVENS & SOJf Invite the attention of purchasers to then stock, just laid in The Finest Selection 1 The Cheapest Prices! The Greatest Worth 1 RECEPTION" POCKETS; m LADIES' DTAKIES AND PURSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS, ETC.. ETC.; LADIES1 FANCY BOARD. ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PENCILS; PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: ,. . . EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK ROOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. 5TAU goods sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. City Book Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. WHOLESALE THE BANKING AND INSURANCE. BANKING AND INSURANCE. X. W. CASE, BROKER, BANKER. AD INSURANCE AGENT. ASTORIA, OREGON. Exchange bought and sold on all parts of tho United States and Europe. OFFICE nOURS-From 8 o'clock a. m. until 4 o'clock i m. lie Mutual Insurance Co, OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. Houghton.. President Chas. It. Stouy Secretarv ITAMILTOX BOYD. I ,, fnP Hi-no-mi Gko. L. Story, j Agenu. for Oregon Office Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, Portland, Oiiegox. Net Cash received for Fire Prem iums in 1ST7 $335,511 04 Assets, Jan. 1,1878 .. 578,005 S3 Liabilities Losses y.npaid $3,638 .T7 Dividends " l.ft.7 00 5.595 37 Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six yearsJSH4,r16 72 I. TV. CASE. Aqent. Astoria, Oregon. 67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDIN BURG wmm OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OP CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,00O,000. A. VAX DUSEN. Agent. COM3IEKCJL1X. VJXIGX ASSURANCE COMPANY Capital $12,500,000. MATT IL SIBSOX. Agent. Astoria, Oregon. FIRlXtlEX'S tvxb INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. ORGANIZED IN IS 03. Total Losses Paid SInre Organization. $3,630,435 OS. E. C. IIOLDKX, Agent. Astoria Oregon. Notice to All Concerned. Men and Boys Must be As well as to have toys for Christinas. Christmas is Over ! BUT 1 1MB HAS not And now invites the attention of every body to his Full and Complete Stock, Consisting in part of A FULL P 1 PIT U I W 0 FOR MEN LINE OF ULU I UlnU AND BOYS. Gents Furnishing Goods; ALSO : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; also : lTatclie, Jewelry. Marine and Opera i; lapses, etc.; Besides a choice lot ot TOBACCO AND CIGARS, "Wholesale and Retail. Call and see. MAIN ST.. - - - ASTORIA, OG MAGNUS C. CROSBY. DEALER IX Stoves, Tinware, and House Furnishing Goods. Hardware, Brass Goods, Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, and Zinc, iYHSCELLANEOUS. E. S. LAESEN IVholcsale and It e tail Grocer, AND DEALER IN CROCKERY, CLASS, AND PLATED WARE, Flour and Feed! K5r"I am now prepared to furnish the choicest and best goods fn my line, at the lowest cash prices. Tatronage Is respectfully solicited, References: My patrons. E. S. LAESEN, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria, I-VEE CIUER VINEGAR! 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegary in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by J3?"This 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. LAESEN, Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria Is All This Blowing Atont.! I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST AND WILL. SELL MY GOODS AS gSpEEJEaUb AS ANT HOUSE IN THE CITY And am not going to say anything about it.. A Square Deal Guaranteed At the corner of Main and Squemoqhe sts. ASTOKTA, - OREGON. Washington .Market, Main Street, Astoria Oregon, BERGMA2T D JBEIiRT RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTE.V--tion of tho public to the fnct that thw above Market will always bo supplied with or FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS J Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholes le an d retail. Special attention given to supply- ner shiDS. D. K. Warrkx. C. A. McGuikk Astoria Market ! Comer of Chenamusaud Cassstreeta.' ASTORIA, OltEGON. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor (Successor to IJobton J: Warren. Wbolcsalo and Retail Dealers in all hind? Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FKUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC- CS" Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. x"3 Ships supplied at tho lowest rates. J. STRAUSS, Importer and "Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND LIQUOES, CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY, CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON, . MARTEL BRANDY, HENNESIE BRANDY, GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND RUM, ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AN! CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUL BOTTLE BEER. These goods will only be sold at wholesale, and at lowest figures. Come and saninlft them before purchasing elsewhe.re. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. ESPfe jjjk fcjgE jgMMBHBaMMB& iafty