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- i - 1B 'P'nfSHl'? t. Astoria, Oregon, Friday MorningjF March 28, 1879. Vol. viii. So. 73. & ?$ CO li Hi ip TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Pacific Coast IMspatoIics. Tbe barkentine North Bend, which collided with the ship Mer cury off Cape Foul weather on the jmonrng of the 21st, arrived at Seattle a day or two ago. Her anchor was broken, and her rail near the cats-head stove in. The ship drifted along her side, staving in her rail, and breaking several of her stanchions, besides carrying away some of her rigg'ng. The nio-ht wss very dark, and shortly after the collision one of the crew of the North Bend, a sailor by the name of Jack Flynn, was missing. Her injuries were all above water, and hence she was not much dis abled. Eastern States. Col. Thos. A Scott has been re-elected president of the Penn sylvania railroad. A bill introduced by Senator Slater on Wednesday directs the secretary of the interior to negoti ate with the Umatilla, Warm Spring, Klamath and Siletz reser vation Indians for their removal to lands outside of the boundaries of Oregon; provides that immediately upon their removal all lands now occupied by them shall be opened for settlement and purchase under the general land law. ' It is pro vided, however, that any Indian desiring to abandon his tribal re lations shall be entitled to select and obtain a title to 1G0 acres under the homestead or pre-emption law. Judse J. M. Elliott of the court of appeals, was assaulted and instantly killed on the streets in front of the Capital hotel in Frank fort, Ky., on the 2Gth, by Thos. Buford, of Henry county. Elliott had rendered an adverse opinion in a case Buford had ;n court for some time. Buford loaded a double barrel shotgun, waited for Elliott to come to dinner, walked up and shot him through the heart without warning. Buford was ar rested and is now hi jal. There is great excitement. Buford after his arrest acknowledged that the other barrel of his gun was loaded for Judge Pryor and would have killed him also had not some children been in the way. Foreign Sews. There is not a single boat at Deyasanya, and great loss of life is certain if the Hood increases. Mukhtar Pasha has asked for 40,000 men and 100 cannon, for the fortification of various frontier towns. Upward of one hundred ar rests have been made in Moscow in consequence of the assassination of a government spy. Renewed floods in Hungary have covered 12,000 acres of land, which had already been sown, and the lives of 12,000 people are en dangered. Emperor William, in his re plies to congratulation at the re ception held on his birthday, laid special stress on his desire to con tinue a pacific policy. Famine in Upper Egypt causes terrible suffering:. In some vil laes people are naked like wild beasts, and dig for roots. In one town women and children fought over scrarjs of bread. Inland vil lagers are saicl to be starving like dogs. Cyclopedia of Literature. The new eight volume Acme Edition of Chamber's Cyclopedia of English Literature is meeting "with the largest sale which has probably ever been to a work having only high" literary merit and nothing of the sensational. A sec ond edition of ."5,000 copies of volume 1 is announced as nearly all sold within one month after issue of the first edition. Volume 2, just ready, gives the history and epitome of our literature, from the "golden age of Queen Elizabeth to 1700, giving in its 4t beautiful pages bio graphies of and choice selections from the writings of all noted authors of that period, among which are Lord Bacon, Sir Walter Raleigh, Burton, Bishop Hall, John Knox. Milton. Dryden, Jere my Taylor, and others. The work is of such well-known excellence that every person of literary taste possesses or de sires to possess some edition of it. This edition is complete, in eight handy vol umes, excellent in typography, paper and binding, revised to date, and sold at prices so low, that a common question which the publishers have to answer is. "whether the price is for each volume or for the entire work ?"' It is sold only to subscribers direct, the large discount usually given to dealers and agents, be ing allowed to the subscriber instead. The publishers make special induce ments to early purchasers, the eight volumes complete being sent prepaid, to those who subscribe before March loth, in paper, S2 50, in cloth, S.t f0. or in half morocco, gilt top, $.". Specimen pages are sent free on request, or a specimen volume for examination, with privilege of purchase of the remainder, for nomi nal juices: in paper, J0 cents; cloth, ,T5 cents; half morocco, gilt top, .10 cents. American Hook Exchange, Publishers, 55 Beekman street, New York. The Library Magazine is what people of good literary taste have long been wanting. The neatest and handi est in form of all the monthlies, and verv much the cheapest, it gives from the pens of the ablest living writers a choice variety of articles, both timely and entertaining. Xumber2,justready, contains articles by Gladstone, It. A. Proctor, Prof. Blaikle. Bayne, Julia Kavanagh. M. Monod, Canon Curteis, and other writers less famous, but hardly less interesting. There are l'JS pages, and the price is 10 cents a number or 1 a year. American Book Exchange, Pub lishers, 55 Beekman street, New York. Books to tiik Highest Bidder. An extensive catalogue of new, shelf worn and second-hand books in every department of literature, offered with out reserve, to the highest bidder, was issued on March 10th by the American Book Exchange, 55 Beekman street, New York, and will be sent to any one sending a three cent stamp. Bids will be received only in writing, buyers one thousand or three thousand miles away having an equal chance with those near at hand. The American Book Exchange is becoming famous for meeting the wants of people who care for books, and thousands will appreciate this new op portunity they give. MISCELLANEOUS. L AUNIiRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the ASioriUtsienui j.,auiiiirv. J.T. BOltCHKItS. Proprietor, Astoria. Orcjion. HOUSE TO LET. A nice residence, new, containing six rooms, will be ready for a U nanl any time on .short notice. For particulars inquire at JBif THIS OFFICE "VTOTICE. The annual meeting of the Li Morkholdcrs of the "Oregon and Wash ington Fish l'ropajniting Co." for the purpose of electing a Hoard of Directors for the ensu ing year, will be held in Portland on Tuesday evening at S o'clock, April l, 1S71. .TOHN ADAIR, .Tic, President ). & W. F. 1 Co. ttUXS, LOCKS, AXE) SKWIXG 3EAC1I rXES KEPAI RSD. KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED, SAWS FILED, ETC.. BY F. "W. WASS. Main .street, next door to Geo. Ross'. C IAS. A. 3IAY, DKALKIl 3N Forcijn ami Domestic Fruits. Nuts, Candies, Yankee Notions, Toys. Finest brands of CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Chenamus street, - Astokia T. S. JEWETT. D. S. KIMBALL. Draying & Trucking. VVt JSOT W: S ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY CO., Squeuiocjuu st., between Cass and Main, Contracts for jrayin in ado and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders loft at the Uccident ilo tel or received by mail promptly filled JEWETT &. KIMBALL. IT IS A POSITIVE TRUTH That housekeepers can do better bv dealing with J. K. WIRT, on Main street, as he keeps the best of FRUITS, CANDIES, NUTS, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, SMOKED SALMON, BOLOGNE SAUSAGE, JERKED ELK MEAT. And also from Clatsop every other day FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, CLAMS, DUCKS, CHICKENS, And fvcryUihig that is needed in the cook-In-line at the lowest living prices. Call and examine before purchasing else whore. J. K. W1KT. BANKING AND INSURANCE. :i- BANKING AND INSURANCE. nnmm n a itll"l BKimfcK, BANfttK, -AND V INSURANCEAGENT. - - - i OREGON. ASTORIA, Exchange bought and sold ori-oll parts of the. United States and Europe. . OFFICE HOURS From sVldpck A. jr. until 4 o'clock i m. ice Co, OF CALIFORNIA r -t. 4; J. F. nour.HTON'- President Chas. R. Stoiiv .S?:Secretary Hamilton Koyi. . Agenisffor Oregon Offick Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, Portland, Oregon. Net Cash received for Fire Frem iums in 1877 ws$335,31l 04 Assets, Jan. 1,1878. 0G5S5 Liabilities ' Losses v.npaid S3.G38 ,i7 Dividends " 1.017 00 f - 5.0.05 37 Surplus for Property Holders -.$572,470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six yearsJ$114,51G 72 I. W. CASE.Agent. AstoriajtOregon. $67,000,000 CARITAL LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTII BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH., hc OLD C0NNECTICUit8S0E-&ART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,000,000. A. VAN DUSEN. Agent. COnOIERCIAX ITaOX ASSURANCE COMPANY 01? XaOuxriDOiKr. Capital S! 2,50O,0OO. MATT IL SIBSOX, Agent, Astoria, Oregon. FIKimEIVS FOB INSURANCE COMPANY or caufoishia. ORGANIZED IN 1SG3. Total Losses Tnid Since Organization. $3,630,485 95. E. C. I10LDEX. Agent. Astoria Oregon. C. H. BAIN & CO. TEIXfi NOW PREPARED "WITH greatly JL) increased facility to furnish the public wiiu ;ui Hiuus ol Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber, Boat Lute, Doors, f Mow s, 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 Veston Hotel, Car. Genevive and Astor streets. ECLIPSE MARKET. West-Eighth Street, near the O. . A Vo'H Wharf. JOHN W. AVE1X7II ...rnoPBiETOK A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI Iv Groceries, and the various kinds of first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best at style at the market, or delivered to any part of the city. Ordersgtven to the messen gers, or left at the market, will be promptly filled. M v endeavor will be. bv prompt attention and fair dealing, to please my patrons. 1ST AW kinds of country produce tjiken in exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons free. S3F-Give nP a cs' CALEDONIA SALOON, Comer of Front and A streets. PORTLAND OREGON C3rLate butcher in the Central Market. S-r MISCELLANEOUS. EW 8T0QKI AVTNG JUST RECEIVED A new stock consisting of a splendid assortment of Dress Gaods, Fancy Articles, AND Gents' FUMSHIG GOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Jewelry, Etc., Etc. We respectfully invite the public to call and inspect, wie saint. We have also receved a large stock of fine CIGARS TOBACCO "Which we are offering at San Francisco wholesale prices. Very repectfully, A. VAN DUSEN & Co., Cor. Cass and Jefferson sts., Astoria, Ogn. 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 From the very best stock in the city call at A-VANDUSENfeCo.'s. VAN DUSEN & Co., Are Agents In Astoria for the SINGER and the WHITE SEWING MACHINES. Large stock constantly on hand. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. CHAS. STEVESS & SON Invite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid In , The Finest Selection ! ' " " The Cheapest Prices ! The Greatest Worth! RECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES COMBINED: COMB AND BRUSn POCKETS: CUTLERY. JEWELRY, CHARMS, ETC.. ETC.; LADIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PENCILS; PAINT PENCILS, G UTTA PERCHA GOODS: EXCELSIOR DIARIES. BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. fiSTAll goods sold at lowest easli prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. City Boole Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Jicstaurant. opposite the bakery of Mrs. C. Hinder. Ohaeles Heilbohn, MANUFACTURER OP And Dealer in FURNITUREandBEDDING. ALSO IMl'OItTEU OF CARPETS, OIL CLOTES, "WALL PAPER, SHADES, ktc. C5?"A11 kinds of repairing promptly at tended to. and furniture made to order. v5"A full line of picture mouldings and ii ames. brackets, window cornices, etc. fSTull stock and lowest prices, corner of Siuiemocnjia and Main street. Astoria. W. E. DEMENT, ff DEUGQIST. ff ASTORIA OREGON. Carries a full Asportmcnt of Drugs, Patent Medicines, PAINTS, OIL AND GLASS. Prescriptions fdled with care Day or Night. EftT Manufacturer of Fishermen's Relief. A suro preventative of Chapped Hands, and euro for Fish Wounds. yisli Commissioner Notice. NOTICE IS HEIlEIiY GIVEN THAT ii the undersigned, having been duly ap pointed deputv for Clatsop county, by C. Lienenweber. Fish Commissioner, under the laws of the State of Oregon, will be in readi ness from and after this date, to issue li censes, at his office up stairs, corner of Cass and Sqeniocqhe streets. Astoria. Oregon. Persons sending in applications for licenses will jilease send No. of boat and the name of the fisherman or captain of the boat. II. B. FERGUSON, Deputy Fish Commissioner. Pish Commissioners Xotiee. THE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMIS sioner for Washington territory, hereby gives notice that he will isit all the canner ies on the Washington territory side of the river, from the first to the twentietli of Mareh, and after that will be at Brooklield for the rest of the season. ALBERT F. STREAM. Noktii Cove, W. T., Feb. 17, 1S79. MISCELLANEOUS. E. S. LARSEN "Wholesale and It e tall Grocery AND DEALER IN CROCKERY, CLASS, AND PLATED WARE Flour and Peed! CS"I am now prepared to furnish the choicest and hest goods in my line, at the lowest cash prices. Tatronage Is respectfullr solicited, References: My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, "Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria. PURE CLDEU VINEGAR! 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by E. SL X wGL R S E 25F EsThis is the hest 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 E. S. LAESEN, Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria., "v?r:o:.A.,3? Is All This Blowim About f I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE EAST AND WILL SELL MY GOODS AS . - AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY ' And am not going to say anything about it. A Square Deal Guaranteed' At the corner of Main and Squemoqho sts., ASTOKIA, - OREGON. Washington .Market, Main Street Astoria Oregon, BEJIGMA2T tC BEERY "pESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN lt tion of tho public to the fact that tins abovo Market will always bo supplied with a FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS! Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholcsnla and retftil. Special attention given to supply -n; shins. D. K. Waruex. C. A. McGuirk Astoria Market ! Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreeta. ASTORIA, 011EG0N. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor (Successor to Hobgon tL- Ti'arrrn. Wbolesalo and Retail Dealors in all klnas a Fresh and Cured MeatsI A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES. ETC. V3 Riutcr, Eggs, Cheese, etc. constantly on hand. iFtJ" Ships supplied at the lowest rates. J. STRAUSS, Importer and Wholes-ale Dealer in WINES AND LIQU0ES, CONSISTING OF A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,. CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KFNTUCKY BOURBON,. MARTEL BRANDY, HENNESIE BRANDY", GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND RUM, ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY AN$ CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. L0UI3 BOTTLE BEER. These goods will only be sold at wholesale, and at lowest figures. Come and samp!; them before purchasing elsewhere. J. STRAUSS, ASTORIA, .... 0KE60X.
