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Vol. viii.
Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning-, March 14, 1879.
No. 6i.
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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
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AGENT FOR
Gotten City Clfimicalf oris.
Fishermen's and
Cannery Supplies,
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AND NET LINES SOLIT SAN
FRANCISCO PRIGES.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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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
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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.
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