D J ,rJPJvJf'Jlll'lit' 4 Vol. viii. Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Morning, March 26, 1879. No. 71. i 4 m i TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Pacific Coast Dispatches. The dispatches announce that the Alaska sailed from San Fran cisco last Saturday for the north. She carries ten 9-inch Dahlgren runs, one 8-inch rifle, converted from an 11-i.ich smooth bore, one GO-pounder rifle, with Gattling guns as howitzers. She is manned by 300 men and is a fait staler, both under sail and steam. The vessel is al'nost new, having gone into commission lat Septembe, and it is thought she will be amply able to cope vith the difficulty. Eastern States. Two 0:namen lectured in Chicago on the 24th. It's a we-1-knoin Tact that they are both at tempt' ng to make money out o" tlie: lectures, rather than to better the con?:'ion of the-r people or disseminate knowledge concea insr the ce-esLiO'S. The vlO four per cent. t:ej -ury certificate" w:,l on-y b3 'ssaed in coupon fo-rm immed'ateV. Tl'e reiristeed w:U come nexh. The best opinion is that ihey w'1! be taken up rapidly, as they w'll readi-y pass as cu-rercy and p?y as well as the aveirge eastern sa vings bank. The ant'e'pated im mediate effect wiU be eonlracon of leiral tender e'reu-aton. Charles Wing, a Clrnaman, 25 yeas old, was granted natural ization mners bv the couri or. common pleas before Judge Lar rimore, in New York on Satu day. The applicant said he lived on Bayard street, had been in tf'C country more than five years, and in religion an Epscop?lia?. "Wong Lee, a brother Cb:i?aaiar, recct'y admitted to c!tzersbp, was Fs witness. Full reports of a destructive tornado which occurred Scday night state that hundred ol ra:le of fencing has been prosts'ed be tween Macon and AugJot?, Geor gia. Cattle, outhouses, etc., des troyed to great value. The storm came from the southwest, and was several irTe3 wide. At M;iedge v:l'e the destruction of properly reached 8100,000. A long wagon brdge across the Oconee river was blown down, and a nero who was drCT a fod.-mule team across vent down with it, and crushed on toe shos's a hundred feetbeVw. The .Oca! dv&pe "i the five counties canrot be esti mated. Foreign 3(cffs. A fresh case of plague has appeared at Wetleinka. Gen Melilioff hrs returned Wetleinka, where it has been de cided to bum 67 houses, valued at 45,21G roubles. The minster of the interior has ordered the gover nors of varors pror'nees to co operate v-gi-antly rgainst the spread of the epidemic during the spring. &-' 'Goods speak for themselves," but it is only af tr they are bought that they can do so. An object in advertis ing is to induce people to buy them and test them. If goods speak for them selves, a good advertisement may also speak for the goods. jE&Vfe are always ready to publish death notices if the friends of tbede eeased,will send in the. particulars, such as name date of death, age, etc This is. we. think, as little as they can do. and as much as can be expected of us. Long obituary notices must bepaid for. Bisoph. Furcell's Financial Stress. It seems that the financial em barrassments of Archbishop Pur cell, of Cincinnati, are so involved as to be inextricable, and as to oc casion wonder to the venerable prelate himself as to how such a state of affairs should exist. It is noticeable that he meets with a wide sympathy in his troubles from christians of all denominations. The Enquirer of the 1-Ith instant contains the following on the sub ject: Yesterday eleven suits were en tered against him for money lent and interest amounting to nearly $84,000. This action vill doubt less bring ;a a vast number of other cla'ms, the amount of which can scarcely be estimated at this time, though there is but lit Je doubt but that they will swell up into mil lions. AVe are suie there are none, either CaL'noHc or Protestant, who know the venerable Archbishop, or who a--e familiar with his long life of usefulness to the great church he represent?, and, through it. to the world at large, who will not feel pained when they know that adverauy h?s ovei taken him in the of a life so fuH of good orks. An exhibition of Captain Dickenson's improved method of reefing fore and aft sails, took place in New York. The improve ment consists of a series of bull's eves arranged in the head and luff of the sail, with corresponding bull's eyes attached to the gaff and to the hoops "on the mast. A rope is rove through the bull's eyes, and leads to the deck. In reefing, the gaff is lowered, the slack of the rope taken in, and the sail hauled snugly up to the gaff, and to the mast, the throat and peak hailliard then being set taut, mak ing a secure reef. WANTS, LOST, FOUND, ETC. LAUNDRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the Astoria Steam laundry. J.T. BORCHERS. Proprietor, Astoria. Oregon. "TOTICK. The annual meeting of the XI stockholders of the 'Oregon and Wash ington Fish Propagating Co." for t he purpose of electing a Hoard of Directors for the ensu ing year, will he held in Portland on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, April 1, ls7.'. JOHN ADAIR. Jit., President O. & W. F. P. Co. BOARDING PRISONERS. Sealed propo sals will he received at the office of the Auditor and Clerk of the city of Astoria, until Tuesday. March 25, lSTH, at 2 o'clock v. m. For the hoarding of the city prisoner for one vear from April 1. 1R7U. Kids must state'the price per meal. Each bid must also be accompanied with a guaranty, signed by 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 .sufficient sureties, for its faithful performance. The right to reject :uy and all bids Is hereby reserved. Bv order of the Common Council. R. II. CAR I) WELL, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria, March 20, 1S7P. td TWOTK'K. seaieu proposals win ne re Iri ceived at the office of the Auditor and Clerk of the city of Astoria, until Tuesday, March 25, 1879. at 2 o'cIock i m. For the fur nishing of coal 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 1.1879. Bids must state the price per lamp per mouth for each street lamp, and the price per lamp ucr mouth for each lamp in the City Hall. Aiso. the amount per mouth for acting as janitor of the City Hall. Rich bid must also be ac companied with a guaranty, signed by two responsible tax payers to the effect that if the contract be awaided to such bidder, that he will within 48 hours after notice of Mich 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. IS. H. CARD WELL, Auditor and Clerk. Astoria March 20. P70. td NEW TAILORING SHOP. (In A. AV. Cone's Building.) Water Stkect Astoria, Okf.gox. TH03IAS CURRY, (Late of Tacoma). BEGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE PUB lie that he is now prepared to make all kinds of clothing to order, or to renovate or repair clothinjr. KtTHavlng had an experience of &i years I defy competlon in the art of making old clothes look like- new. My system is known only to myself, by whlon I can lengthen pantaloons without pleoing, etc. For particulars bee small cards. THOMAS CURRY. Tailor, steanvscourer aud Repairer. jjjldm BACKING AND INSURANCE. BANKING AND INSURANCE. BROKER, BANKER, -AXD- INSURANCE AGENT. ASTORIA, OREGON. Exchange bought and sold on all parts of tho United States and Europe. OFFICE IIOURS-From 8 o'clock A. M. until 4 o'clock p.m. Hoe Mutual Insurance Co., OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. JIorciiTOX. ...President Chas. 11. Stoky Secretary "i"LTs?o,!P- 0res Office Northeast comer of Stark and First streets, Portland, Oregon'. Net Csish received for Fire Prem iums ill 1877 $835,311 04 Assets, Jan. 1, 187S...- $578,005 S5 Liabilities Losses xnpnid $3,038 37 Dividends " l.V7 00 5,585 37 Surplus for Property Holders 5572,470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six years-$114,5lG 72 I. "IV. CASE, Agent. Astoria, Oregon. $673000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON ANDSl. EDINBURGH. t OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,000,000. A. VAX DUSEN. Agent. COIIOIERCIAt IDflOIV ASSURANCE COMPANY OP Xj03STX02a Capital SI 2,500,000. MATT H. SIBSON, Agent, Astoria, Oregon. INSURANCE COMPANY OF CATjIFORAIA. ORGANIZED IN 1S63. Tofnl Lovscs Paid Since Organization. $3,630,435 OS. E. C. HOLDEN, Agent. Astoria Oregon. C. H. BAIN & CO. BEIXCJ NOW TREPARED WITH greatly increased facility to furnish the puhlic with all kinds of Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber, Boat Lite, Doors, fiiows, BUNDS, TRANSOMS: And all kinds of hard wood at very low rates, Asks an examination of their prices and 'irgc lot of goods which will he sold low for CASH. Steam Mill Near Veston Hotel, Cor. (Icnevive and Astor streets. ECLIPSE MAEKET. Wcst-EiRhtli Street, near tlie O. S. X. Co's Wharf. JOHN AV. AVELCIT. ...PitorRlETOR A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMT lv Groceries, and the various kinds of first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best of stvle at the market, or delivered to any part br the citv. Orders given to the messen gers, or left at the market, will be promptly Mv endeavor will be. by prompt attention and fair dealingi to please my patrons. E-All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons free. GST"Give me a call. C T. JlEUt CALEDONIA SALOON, Corner of Front and A streets. PORTLAND - - - - OREGON s-Late butcher In the Central Market. MISCELLANEOUS. W STOCK! HAVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Goods, Fancy Articles, AND- Gents' FURISMG GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, 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 "vThieh we are offering at San Francisco wholesale prices. Very repectfally, A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor. Cass and 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 CXiOTECIKTGr 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 WHITE SETOJG MACHINES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. chjls. CTCTrass & MPS r Invite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid in The Finest Selection 1 The Cheapest Prices ! The Greatest Worth! RECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIARIES AXD PURSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS: CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS, ETC., ETC.; LADIES' FANCY BOARD, ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PENCILS; PA1NTPENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS: EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. JHTA11 goods sold at lowest cash prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. City Book Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the bakery f Mrs. C. Binder. Ohakles HEILBORNj MANUFACTURER OF And Dealer in FURNITUREand BEDDING. ALSO IMPORTER OF CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WALL PAPER, SHADES, ktc. SSAH kinds of repairing promptly at tended to. and fund tun made to order. J3!FA full line of picture mouldings and fiames. brackets, window cornices, etc. J2?"I'un stock and lowest juices, corner of SquemocQha and Main street. Astoria. W. E. DEMENT, DRUGGIST. 1 ASTORIA OltEGOX. Carries a full Assortment of Drugs, Patent Medicines, PAINTS, OIL AND GLASS. Prescriptions filled with care Day or Night. VST Manufacturer of Fishermen's Relief. A sure preventative of Chapped llanos, and cure for Fish Wounds. Fish Commissioners Notice. THE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMIS sioner for "Wiishinjrton territory, hereby pives notice that he will visit all the canner ies ou the Washiimton territory side of the river, from the iiit to the twentieth of March, and after that will be at Brookfleld for the rest of the season. ALBERT F. STREAM. Nouth Covk. W. T., Feb. 17, 1S79. Fisli Commissioners Xotice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned, having been duly ap pointed deputy for Clatsop county, by C. Lienemveber. Fish Commissioner, under the laws of the State of Orepron. will be in readi ness from nnd after this date, to issue li censes, at his ofllce up stairs, comer of Cass and Sqemocqhe streets, Astoria, Oregon. Tersons sending In applications for licenses will please send No. of boat and the name of the nshcrman or captain of the boat. n. B. FERGUSON. Deputy Fish Commissioner. iirt. r A-nrMn uTriyin .HfMlm iVurmikM6SkM anSCELLANEOUS. E. S. LAKSEN Wholesale Rand Jtctail Groeeiy EAXD DEALERIIN, CROCKERY, CLASS, AND jjUTED WARE Flour and Feed! 2-1 am now prepared to furnish the choicest and best goods in my line, at the lowest cash prices. Patronage is respectfull y solicited, References: My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, Wholesale and Retail Groeer. Astoria. PIKE CIJER 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by E. S. LARSEN, Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. Is All This Blflwii About ! I HATE JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST AND 1VILL SELL MY GOODS AS r - OIBCIELQlDR - : AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY And am not going to say anything about it. A Square Deal Guaranteed At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhe sts., ASTORIA. - OREGON. Washington Market,. Main Street, Astoria Oregon, BERGMA2? a BEBJRY DESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN' JXtion of tho public to tho faet that tho above Market will always be supplied with & FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY OF FRESH AND CURED MEATS! "Which will he sold at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to supply - ng ships. D. K. Waurex. C. A. McOvirk Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamusand Cassstreeta. ASTORIA, OREGON. WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprloror' (Successors to Ilcbsun & Warren. Wholesale and Retail Dealors in all kinds y Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC KB" Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. 0S Ships supplied at the lowest rates. J. STRAUSS, Importer and Wholesale Dealer In WINES AND LIQUORS. CONSISTING OF AAA OLD VALLEY WHISKY, CUTTER "WHISKY, OLD KENTUCKY BOTJEBON, MAKTEL BRANDY, IIENNESIE BRANDY, GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND BUM, 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. STKATJSS, ASTORIA, --.. OREGON. S3?ThIs is the best quality of vinegar that is made ; it is warranted pure cider vinegar,, put up by an Oregon factor, and persons in want of a good article, wholesale or retail, are invited to call on &-