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Astoria, Oregon, Friday Morning, March 21, 1879.
"Vol. viii.
'So. 67.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Pacific Coast Dcspatckcs.
"Wind has been from the south
at Yroka the past two pr three
days, with every indication of a
heavy storm brewing.
A fraud in Dapont street S?n
Francisco
bonds, to the sum of ,
$05,000 has been discovered.
. A decision his been received ! pose Turkey's course with regard
at the laud office in Sen Francisco to the Greek frontier question,
from Commissioner Williamson in' France and Germany in conjunc
xvhich he holds that a title to a ! lion at first espoused the cause of
, i:. frtftmnw,iKw,,n. : Greece with utmost energy, knnr-
pation for grazing purposes without
cultivation.
Among other reasons why the
Alaska Indians may not be likely
to commence hostilities before May
or June is that the Takoo tribe is
very largely interested in the
freighting business, and most of j
them are at or on their way to
Wt-arwmi in ho. rrvidv for the onon-
",u,,-v,i - - ml A
iig of navigation; but after that is
over, then the whites may look
out, unless Uncle Sam sends a
man-of-war for the protection of
the citizens. So far it looks like
child's play pretending to hold a
large territory, like Alaska, and
requesting John Bull to act as
our catspaw, to save the place
from total destruction, for that the
Indians are bent on mischeif this
time is only too certain.
IZaslcrn Xcws.
Representative Sparks will
submit to the house at. the first
practical moment the army ap
propriation bill, and call for im
mediate action. The bill will be
identical in its provisions with that
passed by the last house and which
failed of enactment in cunsequence
of the incorporation therein of a
clause prohibiting the presence of
troops at voting places.
The belief lhat the present
session will be of comparatively
short duration has gained strength
from well founded reports that
speaker Randall does not intend to
appoint, until just before a time
has been fixed for adjournment,
any of the house committees ex
cept two or three of indispensable
character, such as those on elec
tions, appropriations and contin
gent expenses.
The Oliver-Cam meron breach
of promise suit was continued in
"Washington on the 19th and the
cross examination of Mr. Oliver by
Gen. Butler resumed. A number
of letters written by Mrs. Oliver
was produced and read, and ac
knowledged by witness as hers.
An effort will be made by the de
fense to show that the handwriting
of these letters is identical with
that of the letters purporting to
have been written by Senator
Cameron to Mrs. Oliver. The
letters read was generally of a
threatening character, demanding
money as a consideration in set
tlement. These letters are too
nasty for reproduction in decent
journals, hence The Astoriax
drops the matter.
Foreign Iews.
Many avalanches have
re
cently occurred m Austrian Tyrol.
At Bleibers ten houses were
crushed, 40 persons killed, IS seri
ously injured and 15 missing.
The British steamer Botiva,
plying between Liverpool and St.
Thomas, came in collision with the
Haitian steamer Michael. The
latter sank and GO persons were
drowned.
Negotiations are in progress
between the courts of St. Peters
burg and Madrid, for cession by
purchase to Russia of the Ladrone
islands. Thev would constitute
a magnificent base for cruiser
"Puuuu injure v,.-. .
Tlie powers unanimously op-
land has just united herself with
them.
One hundred and twenty thou
sand persons are rendered home
less in Hungary by the recent
ovcrflo.v. Eighty-two hundred
out of ten thousand houses have
fallen and nineteen hundred per-
sons r0vnc-d,
The waters are
subsiding and the adjacent towns
are out oi daiiffer.
The origin of the trouble be
tween Burmese and British resi
dents at Mandalay is that the lat
ter protect and refuse to deliver up
to slaughter two royal princes and
their families, who have taken re
fuge at the residency. The king
of Burmah, who is said to be mad
with drink, urged 03 fanatics and
the reactionary party, threatens to
force the residency. Such a hos
tile measure on part of the govern
ment, it is believed, would be the
signal for a general massacre of
citizens.
The Presidents Message.
A Document nircclly fo the Point nnrt
Sarcastic In lis Brevity Detailed
Statement of tlie Appropriations Be
quired. fly Telegraph to the Oregoniaiu
Fellow Citizens of the Senate
and House of Representatives'.
The failure of the last congress to
make the requisite appropriations
for legislative and judicial purpo
ses, for the expenses of the several
executive departments of the gov
ernment, and for the support of
the army, has made it necessary to
call a special session of the iGth
congress. The estimates of appro
priations needed which were sent
to congress by the secretary of the
treasury at the opening of the last
session are renewed and herewith
transmitted to both the senate and
house of representatives.
Regretting the existence of an
emergency which requires a special
session of congress at time when
it is the general judgment of the
country that the public welfare
will be best promoted by perma
nency in our legislation and by
peace and rest, I commend these
few necessary measures to your
considerate attention.
RUTIIKHFOKD 15. H.VYES.
Accompanying the message are
estimates from the secretary of
the treasury of money needed for
the army and legislative branches
of the government, the same as
those submitted at the opening of
last session, with the exception of
items provided for at that session.
The last congress made provision
for the military academy at "West
Point and fortifications and arma
ment. This leaves, according to
the estimates, $2S,?40,5GO yet to
be appropriated for the armv.
None of the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriations were
provided for even in part. The
estimate forthese expenses is$16,
520,G01. To these appropriations
are .also to be added an item for
court expenses, which is generally
placed in the sundry civil bill, but
which was left out of that bill at
the last session. The estimates
for these expenses is three million
dollars.
WHOLESALE TRADE.
&.W, HUME
Corner of Water and OlneyStrcets,
ASTORIA; OREGON.
V
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
-AND
PROVISIONS
3STO
illtCiNX I'UIV -LJl-Ii -W fr.
VJ
Golilen City Meal lork
Fishermen's and .
Cannery Supplies,
A SPECIALTY.
COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET LINES SOLD A SAN
FRANCISCO PRICES.
MISCELLANEOUS.
i -
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5
k.A
fcifci
TTAVING JUST-ItECEI-VEDA irJwfstbcX
jt-K. consisting oi a spicnuiu assortment ox
Dress Goods, Fancjf.ArticIes,
AND
m msmrn GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
Wc respectfully invite the puhlic to call and
inspect the same.
We. have also rcceved a large stock of fine
CIGARS--" TOBACCO
"Which we are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectfully, .
A. VAN DUSEFJ & Co.,
Cor. Cass and Jefferson sts.t Astoria, Ogx.
YANDUSEN&CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
hoth ladies and gentlemen.
If You Want to Select a Suit of
From the very best stock in the city call at
A.VANDUSEM&Co.5s.
VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and
tlie WHITE
KETOTG MACHINES.
Jjirge stock constantly on hand.
CUT BOOK STORE,
MAIN ST.. ASTORIA.
CXXAS. STEVJESS & OxV
Invite the attention of purclmsers to their
stock, just laid in
The Finest Selection !
The Cheapest Prices!
The Greatest Worth!
DECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIAEIES AKD PUESES
COMBINED;
COMB AXD BEUSn POCKETS:
CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS,
ETC., ETC.;
L.DIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.;
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS:
PAINT PEN-CILS, GUTTAPERCHA
GOODS: T.-
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLAKl
BQOKS, STATIONERY, ETC.
E3-AU goods sold at lowest cash prices.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON.
Citv Book Store to Main street, two doors
from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakers of Mrs. C. Binder.
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 TIOURS-From S o'clock a. m.
until -i o'clock i. M.
Home Mutual Insurance Co,
OF CALIFORNIA,
'J. F. nouoiiTOX.. President
Chas. R. Stoiiv M Secretary
Hamilton Boyd, i .,, fnr
Geo. L. Stoky. j Agents for Oiegon
Office Northeast comer of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Okkcox.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1S77. $335,511 Gi
Assets, Jan. 1, 1S7S S57S.0C5 S3
Liabilities
Losses yupaid $.1.fir.s 37
Dividends " 1.A57 00 5.505 37
Surplus for Property Holders S572.470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six yenrsj?ll4,5iG 72
X. W. C 1SK. Agent.
Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
. TILE OF LONDON AND
,,., EDINBURGH.
ifYTATi nr"vrxn?rvTvrnT7rn rn -rrA-nm
ivxj-Ly vuivivii(.j.i j.vu.ihfVJ.' - ,jLlCLj.vgL3j
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,000,GOO.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF SOiKTIDQIKr.
Capita! SI 2,500,000.
MATT H. SII3SOX, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAT,IFOIS3TA.
ORGANIZED IN 1SG3.
Total Lossos Paid Since Organization.
$3,6SO,4S5 S3-
Ji. C. HOI.DEX. Agent.
A-toria Oregon.
BM a cnMgam , n i i 11 in in
C. H. BAIH & GO.
BEING NOW PUKPAREI) "WITH greatlv
increased facility to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
Eoat Lite, Boors, fiilows,
BUNDS, TRANSOMS:
And all kinds of hard vood at verj low rates,
Asks an examination of their prices and
large lot of goods which wiil he sold low for
CASH.
Steam Mill Near Weston Hotel,
Cor. Genevive and Astor streets. .
ECLIPSE MARKET.
West-Eisrlitli Street, near the O.
S. X. Vo's AVlinrf.
JOHN "W. "WEI.CIF PitOPKiETOit
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI
lv Groceries, and the various kinds of
first-class Meats anil Fish, furnished in hest
of stvle at the market, or delivered to any
part "of the citv. Orders given to the messen
gers, or left at the market, vt ill he promptlj
filled.
Jlv endeavor will he, by prompt attention
:md fair dealing, to please my patrons.
5?"A11 kinds of country produce taken in
exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons
free. C27Give me ;i call.
1 T. HEtD.
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A streets.
rORTLAND - - - - OREGON
3TLate butcher in the Central Market.
cf1ftpNi
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LARSEN
Wholesale and Jletnil Grocei
r
AND DEALER IX
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE
Flour and Feed!
CS"" I am now prepared to furnish tlie
choicest and hest goods in my line, at the
lowest cash prices. Fatronage Is respectfully
solicited, References: My patrons.
E. S. LARSEN,
'Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
JPURE CIITER
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,.
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
Es?"This is the best quality of vinegar that
is made ; it is warranted pure cider vinegar
put. up by an Oregon factor, and persons ia
want of a good article, wholesale or retail,
are invited to call on
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets. Astoria.,
Is All This Krai AM !
I HAVE JUST RETURNED
FROM THE EAST AND "WILL
SELL MY X300DS AS
C?JbdL, Mr jL.Jkz
TTss--5:n5TjSEl3faniiErGins
And am not going to say anything about it.
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the corner of Main and Squemoqhests.,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
T. B.AIXiEY
Washington market,.
Main Ktrecty Astoria Oregon,
BEJRGTtlAX X- JBERIIY
TESPSCTFI'LLY CALL THE ATTEN'
btion of the inihlic to the fact that thu
ahovc irarkctwill ahvnj's be supplied with u
FULL VAMET Y BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED MEATS !
Which will be sold at lowest rates, wholesale
and retail. Special attention given tosupjijj.
ng shins.
D. K. Waurk.v. C. A. IUcGimkk
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus mid Cassstrecta-.
ASTORIA, 011EG0X.
WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprlotor
(Succcxhors to Helton it Warrcr-.
"Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds c
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC..
iX-Butter, Eggs. Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
KS" Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and Wholesale Dealer in
WINES AND LIQUORS.
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON,
MARTEL BRANDY,
IIENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS
BOTTUE BEER.
These goods will only he sold at wholesale,
and at lowest figures. Come and sample
them before purchasing elsewhere.
J. STRAUSS,
ASTORIA, .... OEEGOK.
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