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7ELECKAPHSC NEWS.
Pacific Co:ii EH.p;iteJacs.
Orders have lecn received
from "Washington for the U. S.
corvette .Alaska, which arrived Jit
S:m Francisco a few days no from
Panama, to sail at once for Sitka.
She is now taking m stores, and
will leave as soon as that is done.
The Alaska is a second-rate screw,
carries twelve heavy guns besides
howitzers and gntlings, and 300
men.
U. S. Shipping Commissioner
Stevenson on the Kill met a large
assemblage of ship masters and
consignees, and an agreement
was entered into to repress the col
lection of blood money by sailor
boarding house keepers, which has
recently been revived in San Fran
cisco. The chief of police has
taken steps to cause the arrest of
all runners attempting to board
ships on entering the harbor.
There will be held in the City
of Mexico an international exhibi
tion of agricultural and industrial
products, beginning on the loth of
January, 1880, to continue three
months. Such an exposition which
will bring together men of intelli
gence and enterprise of all nations,
will be the means of dovclenins:
the elements of labor, of correcting
serious errors in regard to Mexico,
strengthening its present markets
and opening new ones, facilitating
the construction and operation of
rai 1 ways.
Eastern Sews.
Several inches of snow in Lou
isville, Ky., on the 17th. Also a
snow storm at St. Louis.
It commenced raining at
Reading, Pa., Sunday night, and
continued until about noon Mon
day. All over the city can be
noticed a strange j'ellowish deposit
resembling sulphur, supposed to
have come down with the rain.
The steamer Grand Tower
arrived at St. Louis on the 17th
with 500 more plantation negroes
from the south. About one-third
of them immediately boarded the
steamer Fannie Lewis, for Kansas
city, and a like number by railroad.
The remainder are in charge of the
Colored Benevolent Society, and
will be cared for until some other
disposition can be made.
J. B. Price, an extensive mail
contractor of the west, has just
closed a contract with the govern
ment for fast mail service on the
Mississippi river, between St. Louis
and New Orleans. Seven steam
ers are to be built and placed in
the line in 1-iO days from the sign
ing of the contract. The vessels
will be 150 feet long, 20 feet
beam, fast, and will be provided
with elegant passenger accommo
dations. They are to run the 2,500
with 300 stops in 213 hours.
The New York AVorld, on the
1 7th, in an article upon the tene
ment house reform, now engaging
the attention of prominent men
says that people who have been
shocked by tales which California
has sent of overcrowding in the
Chinese quarters of San Francisco,
will do well to consider the des
cription given of one tenement
region in New York in which 75
people are packed so densely that
the average space occupied by a
whole tenement house family is 10
Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Morning,
H'l' -
feet by 11, while the average space
allotted them to sleep in is S feet
by 10.
The New York Tribune of
the 17th savs: Yerv well informed
writers and dealers on the other
side of the ocean believe that the
requirements of France alone will
exceed 20,000,000 bushels of wheat.
The deficiency of importations
from that country by Great Britian
thus far plainly indicates that an
increased demand from that
country must sooner or later be
felt. On account of the plague,
traffic with ports on the Black Sea
has been and is likely to be very
much restricted. Movements of
wheat from southern Russia and
the regions of the lower Danube
can hardly bo relied upon to meet
the existing deliciencv of Great
Britain. The truth is that the
British market is relying upon a
practically unlimited supply in
this country, and should it prove
that the demand comes close to
or exceeds the actual supply our
prices may rise somewhat sharply
within the next two months. One
prominent merchant stated on
Saturday that the fact that wheat
was two cents lower than it fell
f durinir the Keene excitement was
absolute proof that the report of
a portion ol Ins wheat being sold
was true.
"Wa;Iiinj;loii Reports.
Congressman AYhiteaker of
Orqgon arrived at 10 a. m. on
Monday, having made the fastest
time on record across the con
tinent. In the democratic caucus
Monday night the first ballot
for speaker resulted as follews:
Randall 75; Blackburn, 57;McMa-
hon, 3; Morrison, 2; Cox, 4.
AYhen the result of the balloting
was made known to Blackburn he
went into the hall, and in an
eloquent speech moved that Ran
dall's nomination be made unani
mous. Kandall expressed heart
felt thanks for the honor conferred,
and the caucus adjourned.
Republican representatives un
animously nominated Gen. Garfield.
The following resolution was adop adep
ted: Resolved, That it is the sense
of this caucus that no legislation
should be entered upon during
this session of congress other than
that for which the session was
specifically called." Only one
vote was cast against the adop
tion of this resolution. Durin"
the preliminary interchange of
views, a very general desire was
expressed that the session should
be of short duration. Political
topics were not discussed.
Some days since, says the Stand
ard, we published an account of the
arrest of the man who stopped at
Hager's house the night previous to
the murdor. It was thought he was
the man, so Sheriff Pillsbury with a
six shooter and a pair of handcuffs
went flying up the road to Oakland
where the "murderer" was working
O
To his disgust he found a man who
had been spotted by the wonderful
detective, that no more resembled the
man suspicioned as described than a
Clydesdale stallion does a dromedary
We know that Bruder was innocent,
and think this German, whose trail
they are on, is also innocent, and we
begin to think the Chinamen are in
nocent too. When the mystery is
I solved how many will be amazed.
W - -UM.-l.Wll.H
Europe Eruptive.
A Birilt.ve CJIance at Many Nations and
.Numerous rieaiiri Where Ihcrc Is
imieli Smoke lucre must lie sonic Fire.
By Tdtgrapli to the Oregonian.
London, March 17. The air is
thick with disturbing rumors.
The telegraph flashes ugly news
that Russia is angry with Germany
and Austria and officially declares
that the plague has ceased, and re
quests her neighbors to remove
the restrictions on her commerce.
France makes a strange con
J ccntration of her troops on the
Belgium frontier. Russian agents
help to revive reports .that Ger
many desires to annex Holland
creating quite a panic among the
better class of the Dutch. It is
even reported that war lis expected
and that France will "strike at
Germany's power by taking Bel
gium and the latter Holland.
Where there is so much smoke
there must be fire. Latterly Ger
many has been imperious toward
Holland. The belief tnat Eng-
"V
land is having her hands full in
Asia and Africa promotesexpecta
tion that another attemptr will be
made to reconstruct ue maj) of
Europe. MS
The Standard's Berlin, corres
pondent vouches for thefiruth of
rumors so far as relatesKb Gei
many and Holland. Tjjie Dutch
papers are full of exciting editor
ials. There is uneasy feelin'g in
France. Spain and England are
wrangling over commercial treat
ics. Italy is discon tenteditli the
action of France and England in
Egypt, and altogethercEurope can
not be said to be settling down to
peace with honor, but is in an
agitated, uneasy condition which
may lead to anything in the shape
of revolution and war.
Turning to Asia and Africa, the
British are evidently taking per
manent possession of important
points of conquered territory and
mean to go to Cabul and also He
rat if convinced that Russia has
the same intention, though as at
present advised it will not be sur
prising if Russia gets there first.
The Irish paper, The Nation,
publishes a chant for the Zulus,
calling on God to help them
against the British, glorifying the
butchery at Isandula Jind praying
that they may drive the Ted coats
into the sea. The refrain is this:
Then hurrah for our Zulu foes,
For their slil and deep array,
For the 'whelming crescents close
And the whizzing assagai.
C W. KOWLES. AL ZIEDER.
PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON.
ZIEBER & KNOWLES, Proprietors.
ns-Frce coach to and from the houseffn
MAGNUS C. CROSBY.
DKALKlt 1
Stoves, Tinware, and
House Furnishing Goods.
Hardware, Brass Goods,
Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron,
Copper, Brass, and Zinc.
Who is Elected?
OF TIIK
Great Eastern Saloon,
COSOfttLY ST., ASTORIA.
THIS FAVORITE RESORT HAS JUST
heen refitted and stocked with
ALB THE BEST BIIANBS
OF
Imported and Domestic "Wines and
JLiquors, Cijjars and Tobaeco.
t3T San Francbco Beer five cents a glass.
March 19, 1879.
BANKING AST) ISSURANCE.J
BANKING AND INSURANCE
X. W. CASE,
BROKER, BANKER,
AX I)
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE IIOUKS-From S o'clock a. m.
until t o'clock i. 31.
Hong Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
T. F. flocoHTOX.. President
Chas. R. Stokv Secretary
"no.",?- ! Agents for Oregon
Office Northeast corner oF Stark and First
streets, Pout-land, Oi:kgo
Xct Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1S77 $333,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 187S $57S;0G3 So
Liabilities
Losses vnpnid ?.1.G3S 37
Dividends " l.K7 00 njffi 37
Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in m yearsStl416 72
I. IV. C 1SE, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
867,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART
PORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of G7,000,000.
A. VAX DUSEX. Agent.
COIWIflERCTAI, xrsiox
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OP XJ03ST3303KT.
Capital $12,500,000.
MATT ir. SIBSOX, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CALIFORNIA.
ORGANIZED IN 1SG3.
Total Losses I 'a Id Since Organization.
$8,630,435 OS.
E. C. UOLDEN. Auont.
Astoria Oregon.
C. H. BAIN & CO.
BETXG NOW PREPARED WITH greatly
inerea-sed facility to furimh the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
1
BLINDS, TRANSOMS:
And all kinds of hard wood at very low rates,
Asks an examination of their prices and
large lot of goods which will he sold low for
GASH.
Steam Mill Near Weston Hotel,
Cor. Oeneviveand Astor streets.
ELLIPSE MARKET.
West-EIg-htli Street, near the O.
S. X. Co's "IVharf.
JOHX W. AYEI.OII ritOPRIETOR
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI
ly Groceries, and the various kinds of
fiit-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best
of style at the market, oV delivered to any
part of the city. Orders given to the messen
gers, or left at the market, will be promptly
filled.
My endeavor will he, by prompt attention
and fair dealing, to please my patrons.
ES-AH kinds of countrv nroduee taken in
exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons
free. JSGive me a call.
Q. T. HEII,
CALEDONIA SALOON.
Corner of Front and A streets.
I-ORTLAND - - - - OREGON
KB-Late butcher in the Central Market.
Pfe
No. 65
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LARSEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
AND DEALER IX
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE,
Flour and Feed!
22T"I am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and bet goods in my line, at thc
lowe.st cash prices. Patronage is lespectfully
solicited, References : My patrons.
S. S. LARSEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
JPOSE CIDER
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,.
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale ly
3s, s. larse;
CSJThis is' the hest quality of vinegar that
is made; it is warranted pure eider vinegar,
put np by an Oregon factor, and persons in
want of a good article, wholesale or retaiL
are invited to call on
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria
Is All TMs BlowiHg M !
I HAVE JUST KETtTR:ED
FEOM THE EAST AXD "WILI
SELL MY GOODS AS
AS AXY HOUSE IN THE-GETY
And am not going to say anything about it.
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhe sts.t
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
T- BAILEY
Washington Market,.
Main Kfrect, Astoria Oregon,
BERGMAN t0 BEBJIY
N
EESPECTFl'LLY CALL THE ATTEN
tion ef the public to tho faet that the
above Market vrill always bo supplied with a
FULL VAEIETY BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED MEATS !
Which will be sold at lowest rates, wholesnlo
and retfai. Special attotftion civen to supplj
ncr ships.
D. K. Warrex.
CA. McGuirk
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamusaud Cassstreeta..
ASTORIA, OREGOX.
WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprietor
(Successors to IJobxun it Warren.
Wbolcsalo and Retail Dealers in all Kinds
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CAXXED FRUIT, VEGETARLES, ETC.
5Ruttor, Eegs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
Sr Ships supplied at the lowest rate".
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer In
WINES AND LIQUORS.
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY.
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD JCFNTUCKY BOURBON,
MARTEL BRANDY,
HENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOT.' IS
BOTTLE BEER.
These goods will only be sold aUvholcsnle,
and at lowest figtues. Come and sample
them before purchasing elsev here.
J. STEArSS
5
ASTORIA, - - -
OREGON,
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