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CO WBE- 559K5 ,P Jk' iyJlit Jl ly. Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Mornkg, March 16, 1879. No. 63. Vol vin. :"dH? $ Si1 TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Pacific Coat Dispatches. We are still without news from Alaska, and the prolonged absence of iahe British war ship Ospray gives rise to the liveliest apprehension for the safety of tlie settlement. The collector of customs at Wran gle reports that traces have been-found of three or four men foully murdered for their money. Indians who were with them are suspected of the crime, and will be arrested on arrival of an American gunboat. The Pacific Mail steamship City or Pekin, due from China and Jagan on the 21st, is reported to have GOO Chinese passengers on board. This is an unusually large list, but ii is- said that the greater portion of them come under contract to go to, the Hawaiian Islands to work on sugar plantations. Mayor Bryant,, of San Francisco has returned to the board of super visors an ordinance forbidding the representation of &e Passion play or other plays of similar nature without bis signature, and the order becomes a law by limitation of time. It is Relieved that under this law ora torios will come within the prohib lton. AHanford, Cal., dispatch states that settlers there who have been threatened with litigation and eject ment by the railroad companies, have formed a battalion of six companies, regularly officered, mounted and armed, to resist the action- oS the- com pany. Most of the men have seen actual service, and aver that they mean business. - - .. - -y.l m Hntl 4 Eastern. XeTS Secretary Schurz has affirmed, the commissioner's decision in the case of Wm. II. Baker versus the N. P. E, B, at Olympia. Clerk Adams (of the house) denies that he contemplated the exclusion from the rolls of the house of low members, because they were elected in October and not in November. The greenbackers tendered their nomhyition, for speaker to Hon. Jas. Swingle, of Illinois, who has been outspoken for their cause; but he said tliat he would go. into the democratic caucus and support the democratic nominee. The greoubackers will soon resolve themselves injo their original political affinities, and will not be a disturbing element in the election of speaker, as they were expected to be. A prairie fire near Abilene, Kn Bas, on the night of the 13ih, came near destroying the town. A high wind which prevailed drove the flames di rectly into the town, destroying a large amount of fencing and a couple of houses in the suburbs. A man named Lebold, a prominent banker, lost seven thousand bushels of corn and ten thousand bushels of wheat, which was stored just outside the city. The total loss of property will be more than $100,000. Whirling, Whizzing Wliiteakcr. Over ihe Hrlls and For Awaytantl By Telegraph to the Orcgon'an, Cheyenxe, March 14. Democratic Congressman-elect Whiteaker of Ore gon, who left San Francisco on a special train Wednesday aM,en a. jl, passed here at noon to-My making unusually fast time, ancBwili reach Washington in time to pmicipato in the organization of the n t house. Still Fifteen Hand red Miles Away. Omaha, March 14. Congressman Whiteaker arrives here to-morrow by special train and leaves immedi ately for Washington -where he will arrive Monday evening, even if it is pecessarj tp't&ke special train again., TIac Hungarian Horror. Instead of five or six hours which it was caculated the flood would take to spread through the town, scarcely an hour and a half had passed before Szegedin lay submerged up to its pres ent level. Some hopes are entertain ed that on account of the alarm which for days before the calamity roused the population to a sense of their, dan-, ger and gave them opportunity to fly for refuge, loss of life has not been very great; but the victims must at any rate be numbered b3T many hun dreds, if not by thousands; nor is the havoc yet complete. If the water re mains a few days longer scarcely seven hundred houses will ba left standing. The Emperor Francis Joseph will forgo his visit to Pesth to receive con gratulations on the occasion of his silver wedding. He desires that the money intended for festivities shall be distributed among the sufferers by the flood. The emperor and empress also have given 40,000 florins from their private purse. -The authorities in Szentes, 26,000 inhabitants, Vassahely, and Crongrad, 1G,000 inhabitants, which towns con tain an aggregate population of 80, 000, have telegraphed to Pesfch foraid. The d3'kes protecting them from water are threatened. Sickness has broken out among ihe refugees encamped on the dykes at Szegedin. A correspond ent a.t Szegedin says that a fearful storm is raging and a vast lake around the remains of the town is tossing like the sea. The inhabitants who hae not yet been taken away are crowded in the citadel and upppr. stories of a few houses and in railway wagons. The river Maros is rising rapidly and threatens New Szegedin. NTu- ririiiin "iTilllftTna ,?ri'fHi5,tTinTTiif.TT &"' crowded with refugees. Anarchy and confusion reign in the surrounding country because of an insufficient number of troops. Several incendia ries have been summarily executed. On Friday night a northeasterly storm drove the waves across the d3Tkcs pro tecting Crongrad, and the town was partially inundated. Szente3 is en gaged in a similar struggle. The peor ple may perhaps escape. Death on the allows John Q. Hinkham was hanged at Concord for the murder of Mrs. Marion Berry, near Durham, Jan. 9th, 1S7S. William H. Devlin was hanged at Lowell, Mass., on the 14th, fur the murder of his wife and infant childj on December 8th, 1877. Henry Gravelin was hanged in. Windsor, Yt., at 2:21 o'clock. His. crime was the murder of Herbert O. White, in October, 1S7G. He died protesting his innocence. Victor Munz was hanged at Pu eblo, Col., for the murder of Louis Rascouer in October, 1877. The mur der wa3 committed to obtain Ras couer's wife and property. The pris oner declared his innocence on the gallows. -Ah Ben expiated his guilt of the murder of JolmMcDaniell, in Novem ber last, at 1:30 jr. on the 14th, at Marysville, California. A demand made for the remains 1)3T a student of one of the medical societies, will likely be acquiesced in. Supreme Coart. On Thursday afternoon the Supreme court reach the Astoria causes, and on the 14th we find proceedings as follows; J. C. Trnllinger, respondent, vs. N". Kofoed et al, appellants; appeal from Clatsop county. Motion to dismiss appeal denied. Opinion by Kelly, C. J. Hiram Brown etal, respondents, vs. Mary 0. Brown et al, appellants; ap peal from Clatsop county. Motion to dismiss appeal for alleged insufficient service of notice of appeal on respond ent, "SV. S. Ladd, overruled. Opinion by Boise, J. Peter Runey, respondent, vs Geo. W. Rea, appellant; appeal from Clat sop county. Motion to dismiss appeal denied, and cause argued and sub mitted. Jas. W. Welch et al, respondents, vs. James Taylor, appellant; appeal J from Clatsop county. Cause on trial. WHOLESAEffigRADE G. W. H32TIYIE Corner of Wacer an llnor Rfront-c VT- 7Vvj UllVVICt ASTORIA, "WHOLESALE OREGON. V DEALER US -ANDJ P&OVISMNS KTC AJGISXT FOR Golden. City. ClieiM forte Rislifivmcii's an? Cannery 'Supi)lies-, A SPECIAIXJt. COTTON SEINE flflVINE AND NET LINES SOJD AT SAN FRANCISCO PRICES. MISCELLANEOUS.. w smmi - . -T--. - .-n-. j1i,jM HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- M FUMISM& G00 Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc-. We respectfully invite the public to call and inspect the same. Vfe have also receved a large stock of One CIGARS "TOBACGD "Which we are offering at San Francisco wholesale prices. Very repectfnlly. A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor Cass & Jefferson sts., - Astoria. Ogx 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 a Suit of oXjOTioinxrcs- From the very best stock in the city call at A.VANDUSEN&Co.'s. VAN DUSEN & Co., Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and the AVillTK SETOTG MACHETES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITT BOOK STORE, MAIN ST.. ASTORIA. CIIAS. STEVE5S & SOX Invite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid i? The Finest Selection ! The Cheapest Prises! The Greatest Worth! 3lECEPTIONT POCKETS; LADIES' DIAKIES ASD PUKSEb COMBINED: COMB AND BP.USH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEW. ETC.. ETC: LADIES' FASCYWSRD. JETC; GOLD PEN'A'ND PENCILS; -PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPErvCHA GOODS: T tv EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK ROOKS, STATIONERY, E1C. Sr All goods sold at lowest cash prices. CIIAS. STEVENS & SON. City Book Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Bestnurant. oppobite the bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. OAK St JgjMiE BANKING AND, INSURANCE. BANKING AND INSURANCE. BROKER, BANKER, AND INSURANCE AGENT. - - - OREGON. ASTORIA,. Exchange bought and sold on all parts of the United States and Europe. OFFICE IIoriJS-From S o'clock A. m. until 4 o'clock r. m. Hoib Mutual' Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA, .T. I'. ITouohton- President Ciias. 11. Story Secretary HAMILTON KOYD. . fnr nrHrml Gko. L. Stouy. j Agents for Oregon Office Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, Portland, Oukgon. Net Cash received for Fire Prem iums in 1S7T: :.S83T.rll 04 Assets, Jan. 1, 1S7S $37S,005 S Liahihties Losses nprtid S.n.ftis r,7 Dividends " l.n.7 00 5.0JK 37 Surplus for PnMWty Holders $572,470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six years?it4,5l6 72 I. W. V SK. Atrent. Astoria. Oregon. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND - EDINBURGH - OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of 07,000,000. A. VAN DUSEX. Agent. cononsisqxyr, irsiox ASSURANCE COMPANY OP Xj03KT3303XT- Capital 312,50,0,000. MATT IL SIBSOX, Agent, Astoria, Oregon. INSURANCE COMPANY OF CATjIFOIEATA. ORGANIZED IX IS GO. Total Losses Paid Since Organ i7n!Iou. $3,630,435 95. E. C. I IO LI) EX. Asent. Astoria Oregon. Notice to All Concerned. Men and Boys Must be CI..OTHEB! As well as to have toys for Christmas. Christmas is Over ! r.UT 1 LOEB s Snrrenflerefl ! And now invite the attention of every body to his Full and Complete Stock; Consisting in part of A FULL pi nTUiun F01t men LI X E OF U LU I n 1 11 U AND BOYS. Gents Furnisliins; Goods; also : Large Stock of Famiiy Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; AI.SO : Tntclics, Jewelry, Marine and Opera GI:ise.s, etc.; Besides a ehoiee lot ot TOBACCO AMD CIGARS, Wholesale and lletail. Call and sec. MAIN ST.. - - - ASTORIA, OGN. MAGNUS C. CROSBY. RKALEll 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. MISCELLANEOUS. E. & LARSEN lVliQlcsalc and Itcta.il Groer.. AND DEALER IX CROCKERY, CLASS, AND PLATED WARE,: Flour and Feed ! E5f it aip now prepared to furnish the.--choicest and best goods in my line, at the lowest cash prices. Patronage Is respectfully solicited, References : My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria. 1?UK CHEU ? 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, . in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by 225"This is the host quality of vinegar that is ntatlu : it is Aval ranted pure cider vinegar, put up by an Oregon factor, and persons in want of a good article, wholesale or retail, aie invited to call on E. S. LARSEN, Cor, Squeniocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. . WHAT Is All Tills BI011 AM !" I HAVE JUST RETURNED PROM THE EAST AND WILL. SELL MY. GOODS AS - . rfr?'! I --! A "T3 rh i ' ' rcTti J111 itfr AS ANY HOUSE IN THE 0ITY And am not going to say anything about it. . A Square Deal Guaranteed' At the corner of Mam and Squemoqhe sts., . ASTORIA, - OREGON. Washington .Market,, Main Street, Astoria. Oregon, BEIIGMAN BEBI11F EESPECTFULLY CALL THE A.TTEN-. tion of the public to thq fact that the above Market will always btsjinnlied with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS! Which will besold at lowest rnjos, wholoaala aim runt u. apeciai aueniion gct"n 10 supjuj . nc shiDS- D. K. Warrrx. C. A. McGuir.K Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreeta.. ASTORIA, OllEGON. WAEREN & McGUIRB, Proprietor" (Successors to Ilvbaun J: Warren. Wholesale- and Ketail Dealers in all kind u Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. iHT Butter, Eggs, CJjoqse, etc. constantly on band. G&r Sbips supplied at the Jowest rates. - J. STRAUSS; Importer and "Wholesale Dealer in I WINES AND LIQUOES, CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VAXWY VHISKV CUTTER "WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY" BOURBON,. MARTEL BRANDY, IIENNESIE BRANDY, GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND G-IN AND RUM, ANGELICA, TORT, SHERRY AND, CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS; BOTTLE BEER.. These goods will only be sol at wholesale. and at lowest figures. Come and saijiplf. them before purclKusing elsewhere. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, - -. -. - OEEGOX. - j iMrt -twPwlMt friilte ''