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Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morni' March 23, 1879.
Vol. viii.
No. 69.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Pacific Coast Dispatcltcs.
Ex-Governor Bradley died at
Elko on the 21st, aged Vi years
and 3 weeks. The funeral vill
take place to-day.
A fire broke out in the Palace
hotel Thursday evening, and dam
aged the contents 5,000. Most
of the guests were at dinner and
not aware of the fire till all was
over.
The end of the Southern Pa
cific is now 112 miles east of
Yuma. Eiicht thousand six hun
dred feet of track was laid on
Thursday. The average for the
last six days is a little over one
and one half miles per da'. Grad
ing will be finished to Marricopa
summit next week.
Kastcrn JVcws.
The New York Tribune inter
viewed Mitchell, of Oregon, on
Thursda', who said: uVe shall
carry the state next year without
the slightest doubt. The demo
crats have got into a family quar
rel that will be fatal to them.
They are in a great stew over the
recent report on executive expen
ditures and in bad condition to
make a fight. My preference is
decidedly for Blaine for next
president and so is that of most of
Oregon republicans."
Pacific coast senators will
introduce during the extra session
a modified scheme for the restric
tion of Chinese immigration, and
it is probable Senator Blaine will
take occasion to explain more fully
his position in regard to the
question. The measure, however
will not be pushed to final action
and is only designed to keep the
subject before the country and in
position in which it can be reached
early next winter.
ITorcisrn Ifccivs.
Many more corpses have been
recovered at Szegedin. A fearful
smell of decomposed bodies comes
from the ruins.
The rivers Szanior, Maros
and White Koros are rising. The
dykes at Szentes have been repair
ed. It is doubtful whether the
dykes at Tittel can resist the floods.
Stanhope, under secretary of
.state for India, gave notice in the
ihouse of commons on the 21st,
that he would move a bill on Tues
day authorizing a loan in England
for service in India.
"Western newspapers call Tal-
madge's church the Brooklyn Jab-
lernacle.
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The Honora met the Oregon at
the automatic buoy. She came in in
six hours from Tillamook.
It is understood that the Oregon
Central railroad extension will be
pushed rapidly to completion. Mr.
Koehler is using his br;st endeavors.
The entire west side country is in high
spirits and picture in the near future
bright prospects and increased pros
perity. Their hopes will be fully re
alized. -
Chief Moses is in Portland, on
his way to Washington to see Joseph,
and "hisaccidency." The Oregonian
says: "Chief Moses, who was here
more than thirty years ago, befere
there was a house built where Port
land now stands, says this river is
WaUamct. Judge Deady has a pow
erful ally now against Judge Strong."
The "Weclily A.slorian.
One of the luv;t papers published on
the Pacific coast, is mailed to subscri
bers evcrv Friday, postage paid to any
1
art of the United States, at the follow-
uijj rates, in advance:
One Year
Four Months
iSinirle Com
00
1 00
10
13TA limited number of Miial! adver
tisements will be inserted at the usual
rates.
Applv at the office, or address
1). C. Ikki.axd. Publisher.
JForoign Exports.
Since the last report of clearances
fiom the Astoria custom house was
made for publication in Thk Astokiax.
the following vessels have cleared for
European ports with cargoes and values
as specified. Shipments from Portland
are noted as they eccur:
To Qucenstotni, per Centennial, March 11.
Valus
Wheat from Atprin. S.JHI ctlw. Sftsm 00
" Portland- 27.:! IS " ... 4802 00
Totals.
.jaj&io
C8,r32 00
7o Livcrjiml, per AUegianee, March 11.
Flour from 1'ortbuieL-. 20.182 bbls- 509,032 00
1 chso oik horns.
o0 00
Total SU0.1I2 00
To II&mlulH, per Hera, March 11.
Lumber, otc. from Astoria- $-1,324 00
Strange to say, that there are
not enough lawyers in the lower
house of the North Carolina legis
lature to make a judiciary com
mittee. WANTS, LOST, FOUND, ETC.
k N OKU AX FOllSALE AtMr. llnlilcn's
J. auction rooms. In good order an almost
new. Apply at once. diw-iw
LAUNDRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the
Astoria Steam Iaundrv.
J.T. 1SOKCIIEKS. Proprietor,
Astoria. Oregon.
HUl'SE TO LlvT. A nice residence, new,
containing six rooms, will be ready for
a tt nant any lime on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
55tf THIS OFFICE.
"VfOTICE. The annual meeting of the
JLl stockholders of the "Oregon and Wash
ington Fish Propagating Co," for the purpose
of electing a, Board of Directors for the ensu
ing year, will he held in Portland on Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock. April l, lsT9.
JOHN ADAIR, Jit..
President 0. & W. F. P. Co.
Fish Commissioners Notice.
THE UXDEKSIOXEI) FISH COMMIS
sioner for Wellington territory, hereby
gives notice that he will visit all the canner
ies on the Washington territory side of the
river, from the lirst to the twentieth of
March, and after that will be at Brookficld
for the rest of the season.
AU'EuYl F. STREAM.
Xokth Covk, Y,r. T., Feb. 17, 1871).
Fish Commissioners Xotice.
"IfcTOTlCE IS IIERERY C5IVEX THAT
JL the nndersijrned. having been dulv ap
pointed deputy for Clatsop county, by C.
Lienemveber. Fish Commissioner, under the
laws of the Stale of Oregon, will be in readi
ness from and after this date, to issue li
censes, at his (Alice up stairs, corner of Cass
and Sqcmocqhe streets. Astoria. Oregon.
Persons sending in applications for licenses
will please semi No. of boat and the name of
the fisherman or captain of the boat,
H. P.. FERC.rsOX,
Deputy Fish Commissioner.
rpo WHOM IT MAY CONCERN".
Notice is hereby given that all persons
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any wav
occupying anv iKUtion of tin iaml or'beaeh
surrounding TONOl'E POINT, or upon anv
part of the Henry Martin land claim in Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without permis
sion irom me uiuiersigjicu ; ami also rrom
setting out fires upon said claim, wherebv the
standing timber may in any way be injured.
VAN DUSEX & HIIOWX.
Per A. VaxDusio-.
Astoria. Oct. 5. 1877. tf
OLD PAPERS. We have a valuable lot of
old papers on hand, just the thing for
making scrap-books, or what housewives
need for shelf covers. Will be sold in lots to
suit purchasers at 50 cents jut loo, First
come, first served.
ASTORIAN OFFICE.
BOARDING PRISONERS.-ScaIed propo
sals will be received at the office of the
Auditor and Clerk of the city of Astoria,
until Tuesday, March iKi. 170. at 2 o'clock i
M. For the boarding of the city prisoners for
one vear from April 1. ism. IJids must
state'the price per meal. Each bid must also
he accompanied with a guarantv, signed bv
two responsible tax payers to the effect that
if the contract be awarded to such bidder,
that he will within -is hours after notice of
such award enter into contract therefor with
good and sulncient sureties, for its faithful
performance. The right to reject any and
all bids is hereby reserved.
By order of the Common Council.
15- II- CAR DWELL,
Auditor and Clerk.
Astoria . March CO, 1S7J). td
"JWTOTICE. Scaled proHsals will be re
Xl ceived at the office of the Auditor ami
Clerk of tin city of Astoria, until Tuesday,
March 25. IS7D. 3U 2 o'cbu-K r. 51. For tlH fur
nishing of eoal oil. chimneys, and wicks for
the lamps of the city, and for lighting, ex
tinguishing, and keeping the same in good
repair, and for acting as janitor of the citv
hall for one year from April 1, ISTU. Ihds
must state the price per l:uup per month for
each street lamp, and the price per lamp per
month for each lamp in the Citv Hall. AImi,
the amount tier month for acting as janitor
of the City Hall. Kach bid must also be ac
companied with a guarautv. signed by two
responsible tax payers to the effect that if
the contract be awarded to such bidder, that
he will within 48 hours after notice of such
award enter into contract therefor, with good
and sufficient sureties in the sum of 500
for the faithful performance of the contract!
The right to reject any and all bids is here
by reserved.
By older of the Common Council.
K.H.CAItmYELL.
. -.r 1 -r- Auditor and Clork.
Astoria, March 20, 1E79. td
WHOLESALE TbSo
Ge
Corner of Water and 0$e Streets,
ASTORIA, 0:
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
(T5ooe!MeS
-AND
PROVISIONS
EX
AGENT FOB
(Men City Cleiif forts.
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jl imici iucji a ciiiu.;
Cannery applies,
A SFEClALTYtX
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COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET LINES SOLDT SAN
FRANCISCO PRIGE.
IISCELLxNEOUSi
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mew 3To:mi
TH&
H
AVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND-
Gits' FUfflSHM GOODS,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Qaeensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
We respectfully invite the public to call and
inspect the same.
We have also receved a large stock of fine
CIGARS TOBACCO
"Which we arc offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectfully.
A. VAN DU3EN & Co.,
Cor. Cass and Jefferson sts., Astoria, Ocx.
VAET DUSEDI & CO.,
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
botli ladies and gentlemen.
If You Want to Select a Suit of
From the very best stock in the cjty call at
A.VAflTDUSEN&Co.'S.
VABTDUSEN&Oo.,
Arc Agents in Astoria for the SIXGER and
the "WHITE
SEWING MACHINES.
Jirge stock constantly on hand.
CITT BOOK STORE,
3IATX ST.. ASTORIA.
CIIAS. STEVE5S & SOS
Invite the attention of purchasers to their
stock, just laid in
The Finest Selection I
The Cheapest Prices!
The Greatest Worth 1
RECEPTION" POCKETS;
LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES
COMBINED:
COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS:
CUTLERY, .JEWELRY, CHA1CIS,
ETC "FTC
LADIES7 FANCY BOARD. ETC.;
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS;
PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA
GOODS; .
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK
BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC.
fias-AU goods sold at lowest cash prices.
CHAS. STEVENS & SOX.
Citv Book Store to Main street, two doors
from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Binder.
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EfEP-.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
t W, CASE,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE TIOURS-From S o'clock A. m.
until -t o'clock i.m.
Hone Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
.T. F. Houghton..
Chas. R. Stohy
Hamilton Royd, i
Gko. L. Story.
President
Secretary
Agents for Oregon
Office Northeast comer of Stark and First
streets, roitTLAxn, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 $335,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 1S78 - 578,005 So
Liabilities
Losses vnpaid $.i,nr8 .1"
Dividends " l.ir7 00 5.5O0 .TT
SurjiliLS for Prope-ty Holders S572.470 47
losses paid in Oregon in six years..?ll4,rlG 72
I. IV. C 1SE. A sent.
Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AKD LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of 07.000,000.
A. VAX DUSEX. Agent.
coaraisRciAX. iio
ASSURANCE COMPANY
Capital S 12,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSOX, Agent,
Astoria. Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAYjIFOKaiA.
ORGANIZED IN 1SG3.
Total Lossc Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,4SS 3.
E. C. HOLDFX. Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
C. H. BAIN & CO.
BEING NOW PREPARED WITH greatly
increased facility to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
Boat Lute, Doors, Inflows,
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 be sold low for
CASH.
Steam Mill Near Weston Hotel,
Cor. (lenevive and Astor streets.
ECLIPSE MARKET.
"Wcst-Eisrlitli- Street, near tlie O.
S. X. Co's Vliarr.
.TOHX W. "WELCH I'ueruiETOi:
AGEXEUAL ASSOK-niEXT OF FAMf
Iv Groceries, and the various kinds of
first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best
of stvle at the market, or delivered to any
part "of the citv. Orders given to the messen
gers, or left at the market, will be promptly
filled.
Jlv endeavor will be. by prompt attention
and "fair dealing, to please my patrons.
35"AU kinds of eountrv produce taken in
exchange for goods, and delivered, to patrons
free. JSGive me a call.
r1 T. JJELD,
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A streets.
PORTLAND --- - OREGOX
BSLntc butcher in the Central Market.
MISCELLANEOUS.
E. S. LAESEN
"Wholesale and Retail Groeei
f AXD DEALER IN
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE,
Flour and Feed!
53?"" 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,
"Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria..
PIKE ciit:ii
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
C3rThis is the best quality of vinegar that
is made : it is warranted pure cider vinegar,,
putupbyan 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..
W HI A T
Is All This Blow ii AM I
I TJAYE JUST RETURNED
FROM TUE EAST AND WILL.
SELL MY GOODS AS
. - r-mK 4Et T3ClAJ
AS ANY HOUSE IX TnE CITY
And am not going to say anything about it..
A Square Deal Guaranteecf
At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhests.
ASTOBIA, - OBKGOX.
T. ZBLXXijE23r
Washington Market
Malp Street, Astoria Oregon,
BEJIGMAN cD BERRY
TXESPECTFULLY PALL THE ATTEXm
ltton ef tho intblic to the faet that tbo
above Market will always be supplied with a
FULL VARIETY REST QUALITY
OK
FRESH AND CURED MEATS !
"Which will bo sold at lowest mtes, wholesale
and ret.'ul. Special attention given to supply v
ng sIuds.
D. K. Warrkx.
C. A. McGuiki:
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus-aini Oassstreeta;
AST0IUA, OilEJOX.
"WARREN & McGTJIRE, Propriotor
(Successors to IIobim Js Warrrr..
IVbolesalo andltctail Dealers in all klnns o-
Fresh and Cured Gfleats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CAXXED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC. 1
KSf" flutter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand, (
ti?B Ships supplied at tholowostratea.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale Healer In
WINES AND LIQUORS,
CONSISTIXO OF
A A A OLD VALLEY' WHISKY,
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KFNTTCKY BOURBON,
MARTEL BRANDY,
IIENNESIE BRANDY1,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AND
CLARET "WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS
BOTTLE BEER.
These goods will only be sold at wholesale,
and at lowest figures. Come and sample
them before purchasing elsewhere.
J. STRATJS3,
ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON.
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