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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1879)
3f CO Astoria, Oregon, Tuesday Morning; March 18, 1879. Vol. vni. jSto. 64. : k t-J-JM- " " " imJi , : i'y i TELEGRAPHIC PJEWS. nsorn iSc.vs. A tranjp bill passed by the New York assembly on the 14rlh after much opposition, principally from New York city. It is modeled on the New Hampshire law, which cleared the state of tramps. It makes the punishment of tramps six months in the penitentiary. As a result of the elevated railway system in New York, it is reported that a large capitalist is about buying one thousand acres of land in "Westchester county, and will erect 4-,000 cottages for sale to clerks, mechanics and others, for $1,000 each. Other move ments in the same direction, to make Westchester property avail able for the relief of the pressure of the population in New York, are proposed as the result of rapid transit. Rumor says negotiations for a modification of the Burlingame treaty are making such unexpected rapid progress that the president will probably be able to send to the senate durins the extra session a. portocol of a revised treaty with China which he thinks will meet the resonable desires of the enlight ened citizens of the country at large, although it may fall short of the demands of the Pacific coast, which cannot be verified, is proba bly premature. The Zulus remain inactive. British reinforcements having ar rived on the frigate Shah from St. Helena. Gladstone was not invited to the Duke of Connaught's wedding. This omission excited much com ment in political circles, as Lords Granville and Hertington received invitations. The whole country below Szesredin and Temisvar is strewn with caravans of people. All vil lages and boroughs have hospitably opened their houses and stores to the refugees. A dispatch from Vienna .states that it is thought that G,000 persons have been drowned Latest dates from Lima are to the Gth of February, and at that time any change in the position of affairs between Chili and Bolivia was in favor of the former. Meg elons, Caracoles and Antafagota are held by the Chilians, and at Coblia, the only remaining port of Bolivia, a Chilian ironclad is sta tioned. The action of Peru is awaited. Grant arrived at Allahabad on the 22d of February, where he was received by Sir George Cow per, Lieutenant Governor of the province, and escorted to the government house. The General left Bombay on the evening of the 18th of February, after enjoying much hospitality and attention. On the 20th the party arrived at Tatulpar and visited the marble rocks, on the Norbudda river, rid ing there on elephants furnished by the government. They left Allahabad on the 22d for Agra, thence to Delhi, Cawnpore, Luck now and Benares, so as to be in Calcutta on March 10th, thence to Madras and Ceylon. So far the party are very much pleased with heir journey. The ought to be. Helpless Alaska. The Osprcy and WalcoU at SItlia. The Indians are Awetl by Their Pres ence and the Settlement SaTe Chiefs Forced to Surrender A "Wifue.ss to Brown's JZurdcr A 3Ianof-War Wanted. Special Dispatch to tltc OrepUin. Victoria, B. C, March 16. The stea,;; O-iifon from Sitka, arrived here this morning. A let- ter from a special correspondent with the expedition of the Osprey states that the vessel arrived at Sitka on the morning of the 3d inst., having had a succession of dense and violent snows torms all the way up the coast. The cutter Wolcott arrived tlie next day, having also encountered heavy weather. The Indians say they have no fear of the "Wolcott, but the big ship makes them weaken. They boast that hey can take the cutter whenever they please, and there seems to be some truth in the bold assertion, as the Osprey does not consider the AVolcott sufficiently strong and able to render the necessary pro tection. In fact the commanders of both these vessels have so tele graphed to the United States gov ernment, and neither of them will leave until a man-of-war is sent. The people of Sitka are gaining confidence, are elated and pleased at the generous and noble aotion of her majesty's representative. The Osprey and her gallant crew are now looked upon as a part and ! parcel of Alaska, and they feel that old England not alone has a big navy, but a bigger heart. Ah Na Hontz and Stickeesh, two of the Sitka chiefs, were given two hours to produce a certain woman, a witness to the Brown murder. They pretended that the woman was absent but in much less time they brought her in. She confessed to having seen Brown's body after he had been shot twice. That Kal-koo-at, her husband, seized an ax for the purpose of chopping up the corpse, but was prevented through her interference. He however, imme diately knocked her down as a gentle reminder of her position as second in tho household. The body was then rolled up in blankets, a rope fastened to the neck and it was dragged down the rocky trail to the water, witness protesting all the while. They placed the dead man in a canoe and finally threw him over board in twenty fathoms of water, weighed down by stones. The Osprey had not been in port five minutes before the Indians brought in Brown's gun, axe, books, etc. The California has three wit nesses to the murder aboard. On the 11th, the Wolcott, with a de tachment of men from the Osprev, proceeded up Peril straits to in tercept the canoes en route to Sitka, and headed by Kalian, com ing for the purpose of murder and pi under. The Wolco tt has a brave commander, two rattling gattling guns, and the chances are that if the Indians don't go home and be good boys some of them, and may be all, never will get home. The Osprey will not leave until some larger vessel arrives than the "Wol- j cott. WHOLESALE TRADE. V HUME Corner of Water and Olncy Streets, ASTORIA OREGON, I. V ffrt WHOLESALE DEAHER IN (Tg Q QEME S v ' -AND i P&OVISIOIS KXC, Erases, AGENT FOR THE. Golden Citj Ctaicalif oris. Fishermen's audi Cannery Snriplies, COTTON SEINE TWINE .. &T SAN AND NET LINES SOLD FRANCISCO PRICES. MISCELLANEOUS; imw wm:K! HAVIXG JUST-RECEIVED A?new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- Belts' lUMISHIG GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc. "We respectfully invite the public to call and inspect the same. Wc have also reccved 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. Ogx VAN BU3EH & 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 oxJoi3?:o:x:Kr& From the very best stock in the city call at A.YANDUSEET&Co.'s. VAN DUSEN & Co., Arc Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and the "WHITE SETOG MACHINES. Iarge stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. OSIAS. STEVENS & SOS Invite the attention of purchasers to their btock, just laid in The) Finest Selection ! The Cheapest Prices! The Greatest "Worth! DECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS, ETC., ETC.; LADIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PENCILS; PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. carAU goods sold at lowest cash prices. CIIAS. STEVENS & SON. Citv Book Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the bakery of Mrs. 0. Binder. II BT H BANKING AND INSURANCE.. BANKING AND INSURANCE. X. 'W. C&SE, BROKER, BANKER, AND INSURANCE ACENT. - - - OREGON ASTORIA, Exchange bought and sold on all parts of tho United States and Europe. OFFICE TIOURS-From 8 o'clock A. m. until 4 o'ciock i. 3i. Hone Mutual Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA, J. y. ilouoirrox.. President Ciias. U. Stoky Sccrcturv HAMILTON' ISO YD, ),olle f,,r niwnn Jko. L. Story, j AgeiiiS lor Oregon Offick Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, Portland, Oricoon. Net Cash received for Eire Prem iums in 1S77 335,511 04 Assets, Jan. 1, 1S7S S57S.0G5 S5 Liabilities Losses vnpaid sn.ras 37 Dividends " 1.SKV7 00 5.505 37 Surplus for Property Holders 572.470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six years..?li4,5ic 72 I. IV. C 16K. Agent. Astoria, Oregon. $673Q00,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISn AND 3IERCAN- TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD -CONNECTICUT OP HARE FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,000,000. A. VAN DUSEN. Agent. C03ZMERCIAX. rSflOX ASSURANCE COMPANY o3J ijo:Kr:Do:Kr. Capital S 1 2,500,000. MATT II. SIRSON, Agent, Astoria, Oregon. IHSURAHGE COMPANY OF CAT.BFOlSai.1. ORGANIZED IN 1SG3. Total Losses I'aiil Since Organization. E. C. IIOI.DEX. Agent. Astoria Uregon. Notice to All Concerned, Men and Boys Must be As well as to have toys for Christmas. Christinas is Over ! BUT I LOEB HAS N'OT And now invites the attention of every body to his Full and Gomplete Stock, Con.sbting in part of A FULL p I flT U I M 0 FOII MEN LINE OF ULU I niFiU AND BOYS. Gents Furnishing Goeds: AI.SO : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; aiso : tYntckcs, Jeivelpy, Marine and Opera Glae, etc.; Besides a choice lot ot TOBACCO AND CIGARS, "Wholesale and Retail. Call and see. MAIN ST.. - - -. ASTORIA. OGN. RfiAGftUS C. CROSBY. DEALEK 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. S. LAJRSENJ Wholesale and Ketail J.Groce2r AND DEALER IN CROCKERY, GLASS, AND PLATED WARF, Flour and Feed! v3?" I am 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, r Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria XTItJEi CIBEIt 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by JSTThis is the best quality of vinegar that is made ; it is warranted puie 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. LAESEX, Cor. Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. Is All Tliis Blowing; About ! I IIAYE JUST RETURNED FR03E THE EAST AND WILI SELL MY GOODS AS OZESCEja-jF AS ANY HOUSE IN THE GEEF And am not going to say anything about itv A Square Deal Guaranteed At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhe sts. ASTORIA, - OREGON. ashington .Market, Main fitrect, Astoria Oregon K BEJIGMAX 0 JBBBUY T) ESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEND Ltion of tho public to tho fact that the abovo Market will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS! Which will bc3old at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to suppij v ns shios. D. K. Warkkx. C. A. McGuikk Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreets.. ASTORIA, OREGON. TvASREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor (Successors to Ilobnon ifc Warrcr-. Wholesale- and Retail Dealers in all kinds o Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. esr Butter, Eggs, Choeso, etc. constantly on hand. tU- Ships supplied at the lowest rates. J. STKAUSS, Importer and Wholesale Dealer In WINES AND LIQU0R& CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY' BOURBON, MARTEL BRANDY, HENNESIE BRANDY, GRArE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND RUM, ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS BOTTLE BEER. These goods will only he sold at wholesale, and at lowest figures. Come and sample them hsfore purchasing elsewhere. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, .... OEESOX. v -i-VffSJBrasfcSi. I