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Vol. Till.
Astoria, Oregon, Saturday Morning, March 29, 1879.
No. T4
PEN AND SCISSORS.
A substitute for wood in the
manufactur of barrels, kegs, and
pails, and all articles coming under
the head of wooden-ware, has been
invented in the east, the substance
used being; straw or vegetable
pulp If all that is claimed for it
is true, this invention will revolu
tionize the wooden ware trade, as
in addition to superior strength
and beauty of finish all the articles
manufactured can be produced at
one-half the cost of those made of
wood.
Gen. llosser, chief engineer of
the Northern Pacific railroad, took
advantage of the thick ice on the
Missouri river to lay a railroad
track across, over which he trans
ported the heavy materials which
will be needed in the spring for
the hundred miles of new roadway
which the company has made ar
rangments to build during the
coming season. It was doubted
whether the ice would bear the
enormous loads, but the experi
ment was perfectly successful.
The first international exhib
tion ever held in Australia will be
opened at Sydney, New South
"Wales, in August. The enter
prise is to be carried out on quite
an extensive scale. The exhibi
tion building, when completed,
will cover seven and a half acres
of covered space, and will cost
about 100,000, 850,000 of which
lias already been voted by the gov
ernment.. The work of construc
tion has been commenced, the
number of men employed being
150, which is to be increased shortly
to 1,500, in order to complete the
structure in time. From present
indications it is believed that a
large patronage will be received,
and it is thought that. California
will be well represented.
A sood deal of nonsense has
appeared lately in many of the
eastern papers in regard to the
exportation of one or more cargoes
of wheat from eastern ports to
Barcelonia. It is claimed that
these were the first shipments
from the United States to Spain,
and some of the gushing reporters
who wrote up the item prophesied
that it would result in a large and
constantly increasing trade in that
cereal with the Spaniards. This is
simply bosh. Spain is a -wheat-growing
and vv heat-exporting coun
try, and in ordinary times is
under no necessity of irrqiorting'
from the United States or any
where else. As to the recent
shipments being the first, old ex
porters laugh at the idea, for
wheat was shipped from this coast
twelve 3'cars ago to Ferrol Vigo
Cadiz, and other Spanish ports.
Roach's Brazilian line has
been running for nearly a year
without a subsidy. "We have not
heard that John Roach has exhib
ited his balance sheet at Washing
ton. He certainly should be re
quested to do so. If John Roach
has been running his steamships
all this time at a loss, he is a fool.
If the enterprise is a profitable one,
it is a piece of outrageous impu
dence on his part to ash congress
to give him a bonus of 6200,000 a
year for ten years for making
money on his own account. There
would be just as much reason for
yoting a gratuity to the "Western
Union Telegraph company, or to
Mr. Vanderbilt's railroad, or to the
Chemical bank. The people do
not pa' these crushing taxes for
the purpose of bolstering up pri
vate enterprises that are bankrupt,
or of swelling the profits of enter
prises that are successful.
What Slakes a Town?
Kansas Farmer.
A few years ago Mr. Ball, having in
vented a mowing machine, proposed to
the citizens of Canton Ohio, that they
should loan him 10,000 to manufac
ture them at that place. They did it;
and that one manufactory was the nu
cleus around which the following have
gathered: Two immense agricultural
manufactories, one of plows exclusive
l3T,one of stoves and hollow-ware, one of
paper, one mower- knifes, one of sad
dlery and harness, two of furniture,
one of horse-rakes, one of farm wagons,
one of cultivators, one of wrought-iron
bridges, one of soap, besides a large
number of others, more or less exten
sive. Those mentioned are not small
concerns, the machine interest alone
supporting 2,500 people. The town
has trebled in population, quadrupled
in wealth, and the people, satisfied
with the experiment, are still pushing
forward in that direction.
MISCELLANEOUS.
AUNDRY FOR SALE. Inquire at the
i Astoria Steam Laundry.
J.T. BOUCHERS. Proprietor,
Astoria. Oregon.
'orSE TO LET. A nice residence, new.
containing six rooms, will be ready lor
a tenant any time on short notice.
For particulars inquire at
Jtftf THIS OFFICE.
NOTICE. Picked up adrift in the Colum
bia river, near the north side of the
channel and opposite 3Iain street, in Astoria,
a skill containing an oil coat. The owner
can have the same by proving property, pay
ing for this advertisement, ana a reasonable
amount for picking up of the said skilf.
Apply to THOMAS PARKER,
Gray's Wharf
NOTICE. The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the "Oregon and Wash
ington Fish Propagating Co,' for the purpose
of electing a Hoard of Directors for the ensu
ing yesir, will be held in Portland on Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock, April l, 1870.
JOHN ADAIR, .In.,
President 0. & W. F. P. Co.
mo whom it :may concern.
Notice is hereby given that all persons
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any wjiv
occupying any portion ot the land or beach
surrounding jdmu h rui.M.or upon any
part of the Henry Marlin land claim in Clat
sop couniy. State of Oregon, without permN
sion from the undersigned ; and also rrom
setting out fires upon said claim, whereby the
standing timber may in any way be injured.
VAN Dl'StiX & BROWN.
Per A. Van'Duskn.
Astoria, Oct. 5. 1877. tf
XfOItTOX JIOL'SK,
CORNER C AND FIir.ST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREGON,
P. XORTOi. - - - - Proprietor.
(Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
THIS HOUSE TS A FIRE-PROOF BRICK,
just finished and newly furnished, with
the best of spring beds.
Tkums Per week From 55 to ST. for board
and lodging. Per clay ?1 00. Single meals
13 cents. lodging iM to fU cents.
pdaT"Free coach to and lrom the House.
o - ar. SMITH ,
"(IN THE ASTORIAN ltUILliING)
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF NEW
goods, consisting of
MEN'S AND HOYS
CALE AND KIP BOOTS
Buckle and Gongress Gaiters,
Women, Misses and Children's
BOTirxousr saaTsf
Which will be sold at the very lowestpriccs.
TO. JUEwB.SE,
TEX ACRES OF T,A?.I,
On Youngs Hay. cleared, will he suitable
for dairy, or a chicken ranch, or for garden
ing purposi. V ithin one mile of the As
toria Post-office by land.
ALSO:
FIV23 ACRES,
Covered with Hemlock timber, suitable for
tannery purposes. Leases will be made for
a term of vears as may be arranged.
car Apply to J. n. D. cray,
Astoria, Oregon ,
Patent Vor Stale.
The right to manufacture and sell
JOIIX CJ. BROISXSSSITS PATE5T
(No. 1S0.995, April 21, 1S77),
iKiproTeincnt in Rf.I3:D SLAT
AIJ1TSTERS.
In the States of California and Oregon.
csrFor particulars and description, which
cannot be given in a brief advertisement,
call upon or address. T. BROEMSEtt.
"Widla Walla Restaurant, Astoria, Oregon.
BASKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BROKER, BANKER,
ant
INSURANCE ADENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
tho United States and Europe.
OFFICE HOURS-From Sfo'clock A. ar.
until 4 o'clook i m. - j
Home Mutual Insnlauce Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
&
J. F. Houoiitox- ?.& President
Ciias. IS. Story 3". Secretary
"ko.,LTS?ok"- 0rcs"
Officii Northeast corner oftark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem-
iuins in 1877 ..:$. 333,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 187$ .!!&. 578,065 &5
IAahxlttiex
Losses v.npaid $.1.(W? .37
Dividends " 1.337 00 5,505 37
Surplus for Property Holders.......S572,470 47
Losses paid iu Oregon in six years$ll4.516 72
I. "IV. CASE, Agent,
Astoria', Oregon.
$67,000,000 GAPiTAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDONAND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OE.HART
FORDf ANDV . Tfr -
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,000,00Q.
A. VAN DUSEN,4gent.
C030ZF.KCIAE, OIOX
ASSURANCE COMPANY
037" IaC3rXC.l!a.
Capital S! 2,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
FIREMEN'S FISVO
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAUFOXCalA.
O KG AN I ZED IN IS 63.
Total Losses Paid Since Organization.
$3,6SO,435 35.
E. C. HOLDEN, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
C. H.
& CO.
BEING NOW PREPARED WITH greatly
increased facility to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
I Life Doors, Mil
BUNDS, 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. (Jenevive and Astorstreet.s.
ECLIPSE MARKET.
Yl'est-Eii-htli Street, near tlic O.
S. X. Co's IVhnrf.
JOHX AV. WELCH ...PROPKIETOU
ACiENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI
lv GriKM'ries, and the various kinds of
first-Ola' Meats and Fish, furnished in best
of stvle at the market, or delivered to any
part of the eltv. Orders erven to the messen
gers, or left at the market, will be piomptly
Ailed.
Jlv endeavor will be, by prompt attention
and fair dealing, to please my patrons.
Car-All kinds of country produce taken in
exchange for eoods. and delivered to patrons
free. C"Oive me a call.
Q. T. KEED,
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A streets.
rORTLAXD - - - - OREGOX
CS-Late butcher in the Central Market
MISCELLANEOUS.
HAVING J VST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND
Gents' FUK1SHIG GOODS,
Hats, Caps, JSoots 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
GICARS TOBACCO
Which we are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectfully.
A. VAN DUSEfJ & Co.,
Cor. Cass and Jefferson sts., Astoria, Oc.n.
VAST DUSEIff & CO.,
1IAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF
Consisting of a great variety of goods for
both ladies and gentlemen.
If You Want to Select a Suit of
CIjO?3E3:i3XrCS-
From the very best stock in the eity call at
A.VANDUSEN&Co.'s.
VAHTDUSECT&Co.,
Are Agents in Astoria for the SINGER and
the WHITE
setog MACHINES.
Large stock constantly on hand.
CITY BOOK STOKE,
MAIN ST., ASTORIA.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON
Invite the attention of purchasers to their
stock, just laid in
The Finest Selection 1
w
The Cheapest Prices !
The Greatest Worth!
RECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIARIES AJS'D PURSES
COMBINED;
COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS;
CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS,
ETC., ETC.;
LADIES' FANCY BOARD. ETC.;
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS;
PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA
GOODS:
EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK
BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC.
B3fAll goods sold at lowest cash prices.
CIIAS. STEVENS & SON.
City Hook Store to Alain street, two doors
from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Hinder.
Charles Heilboen,
uc-j MANUFACTURER OF
And Dealer in
FURMTUREand BEDDING.
ALSO IMI'OKTEIl OF
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WALL
PAPER, SHADES, etc.
S5?A11 kinds of repairing promptly at
tended to. and furniture made to order.
JS""A full line of picture mouldings and
ti ames. brackets, window cornices, etc.
$S-bull stock and lowest prices, corner of
StiuemocoJm and Main street. Astoria.
W. E. DEMENT,
g DBUGGIST. ff
ASTORIA OREGON,
Carries a full Assortment of
Drugs, Patent Medicines,
PAINTS, OIL AND GLASS.
Prescriptions filled with care Day or Night.
35" Manufacturer of Fishermen's Relief.
A suro preventative of Chapped Hand?, and
euro for Fish Wounds.
Fisli CoinntiMSioners ?otIce.
VTOTICE IS HERK1SY GIVEN TITAT
L the undersigned, having been duly ap
pointed deputv for Ciatop 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
cense, at his office up stair, comer of Cass
and iqeinocqne sireei-s, Asiona. wreeon.
Persons sending in applications for licenses
will ple:ise send o. or boat ami tiie name ot
the fisherman or captain of the boat.
1L B. FERGUSON.
Deputy Fish Commissioner.
JFisIi Commissioners Xotiee.
TIIE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMJS
sioner for Washington territory, hereby
pives notice that he will be at Brookfleld
lor the rest of the season.
ALBERT T. STREAM.
"or.Tir Cove, W. T., Feb. 17, 1S7J.
MISCELLANEOUS
E. S. LARSEN-
"Wholesale aiBd Retail Jrcer
AND DEALER IN
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE
Flour and Feed!
IS" I am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods in my line, at the
lowest cash prices. Tatronage fs respectfully
solicited, References: My patrons.
E. S. LARSEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astorin.
PlUE CrDER
VINEGAR!
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
J5?Tliis 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
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria.
Is All This Blowing Aliont !
I HAVE JUST RETURNED
FROM THE EAST AND WILL
SELL MY GOODS AS
Sjx 1 HOUSE Df.TnE.CJa
And am not going to say anything about.it."
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the corner of Mam and Squemoqhe sts.
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
37. ZBXXiETST
Washington Market,.
Main Street, Astoria Oregon,
JSEUG2IAX & BEBBY
"RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN
XX tion of cho public to tho fact that tho
above Market will always bo supplied with a-
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY .
FRESH AND CURED MEATS !
"Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholesale
and retail. Special attention given to suppiy
ng ships.
D. K. Varre.v. C. A. McGinns
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreet3.
ASTORIA, OREGON.
WARREN & McGTJIRE, Proprietor"
(Successors to Hobscm it Warren.
"Wholesalo and Retail Dealers in all kinds o
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC.
5S" Butter, Eggs, Cheese, otc. constantly
on hand.
35" Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale Dealer iu
WINES AND LIQUORS,
"consisting of
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,.
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY BOUEEON,
MAETEL BRANDY,
HENNESIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SHERRY ANI-
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.
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