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Vol. vni.
Astoria, Oregon, Wednesday Mforning, April 2, 1879.
No. 77.
OBDC3E
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
WHOLESALE TRADE.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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JrJUAJrJll'l'lr
Foreisrii ens.
A committee has been appoint
ed to inquire the cause of the
deaths of 200 of 500 inmates of
the Charkoff central prison within
fonr months.
Tn the house of commons Sir
Stafford 23brthcote, chancellor of
the exchequer, said that negotia
tions with Afghanistan had not
been completed and he was unable
to communicate details. He had
no information that an advance on
Cabul had been ordered.
A St. Petersburg special says:
"Forty-five persons were arrested
the night after the attempt on the
life of Gcn.Von Dreutelin, chief of
the gens d'armes. Some were of such
high rank that they were not sent to
the common prison. They include
officers of the guard, court chamb
erlains and two daughters of a
prominent minister.
Eastern States.
Efforts are making east among
the friends of Don Cameron to
give him a prominent place among
the " availables " in the presiden
tial nice.
Garfield expressed the opinion
that the extra session of congress
will last all summer. The army
bill will be vetoed if it passes with
the rider now pending in the
house.
A bill was introduced by
Senator Grover on the 31st in re
gard to .the Northern Pacific rail
road, which provides that the
time for completion of its main
line shall be extended two years
upon conditions substantially the
same as the conditions of the
Mitchell bill of last congress.
An Omaha special says : The
proposed excursion to San Fran
cisco to meet General Grant is
meeting hearty encouragement
thfoughout the country. Estimates
are being made, and it is believed
that railroad transportation can be
provided from Omaha to San Fran
cisco and return for 23. It is
proposed to occupy three -weeks
in the trip, remaining one week in
San Francisco.
JUST .RECEIVED BY
AT THE
I. X. L. STORE!
Corner Main and Concomly streets.
GKUOERIES. FLOUR. FEED. WOODEN
wai e. Coal Oils. Tobaccos, and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, which will be sold at lowest
rates.
42 UN'S, LOCKS, AXI SEWING
MACHINES REPAIRED.
KEYS FITTED AND LOCKS REPAIRED,
SAWS FILED, ETC- BY
F. W. 1VASS.
Main street, next door to Geo. Ross
ID ATHS, BATHS,
Hot, Cold, Shower,
Steam and SULPHUR Baths
Occident Hotel Shaving Saloon.
NlEDERAUER fc UhLEKHART,
Proprietors.
5SrSpecial attention, given to ladies' and
children's hair cutting.
lrivate Entrance for Ladies.
THE ASTORIA BREWERY
DEPOT-
RUDOLPH 8ARTH & MICHAEL MEYER,
rROFRIETOHS.
Corner of Olney and Water streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Ecst quality of LAGER BEER 5 cts. per .glass
Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always
on hand.
csgrriie patronage of the public is respect
fully solicited. Orders for Lager or Bottled
Beer in any quantity promptly filled.
53sfThe best lunch the season will afford
I uruished day and nie;ht FREEt
2JBATHf
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
X. W. CASE,
BROKER, BANKER,
AND
INSURANCE ACENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
tho United States and Europe.
OFFICE HOUHS-From 8 o'clock A. M.
until 4 o'clock i. m.
Home Mutual Insurance Co,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. F. IIoroHTOX.. .President
Ciias. K. Stoiiy Secretary
Hamilton Boyd, t Agents for Oregon
Geo. L. Story, j A0enu lor urc0un
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net C:isli received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877. $335,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 1878 - 578,005 85
Liabilities
Loses v.npaid $3,G3R 37
Dividends " 1.057 00 5.595 37
Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years$H4,5lG 72
I. W. CASE, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OP LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,00O,00O.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
COItiniERCIAT, VXlOll
ASSURANCE COMPANY
ojj XjiOKraDonsr-
Capita! Si 2,500,000.
MATT IL SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
FIREMEX'S Fran
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAIIFORIA.
ORGANIZED IN 18G3.
Total Losses Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,435 OS.
E. C. HOLDEN, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
G. H. BAIN & CO.
BEING NOW PREPARED WITH greatly
increased facility to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
Boat Life, Doors, fiita,
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. Genevive and Astor streets.
ECLIPSE MARKET.
West-Eighth Street, near the O.
S. X. Co'h Wharf.
JOHN W. WELCH ..-..ritoPRiErou
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI
ly Groceries, and the various kinds of
first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in best
of .style at the market, or delivered to any
part of the city. Orders given to the messen
gers, or left at the market, will be promptly
filled.
My endeavor will be, by prompt attention
and fair dealing, to please my patrons.
C3T-A11 kinds of country produce taken in
exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons
free. grGive me a call.
rj. T. HEID,
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A streets.
PORTLAND - .- - - OREGON
Late butcher in the Central Market.
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G. W. HXJIYIE
Corner of Water and Olhey Streets,
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ASTORIA, OREGON.
WHOLESALE DEAKER IN
Q-ROOEWEg
-AND
PROVISIONS
AGENT FOR THE
Gfes City Mcaj Ms.
B. "IV. FAYXE & SOI!S
STEAM ENGINES,
Fafrlooil f orMiIacMiry
RUBBER BOOTS.
The National, Hayward,
and Pure BuWber.
LIVERPOOL SALT.
Fishermen's and
Cannery Supplies,
A SPJECLUTY.
COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET LINES SOLD AT SAN
FRANCISCO PRICES.
Oars, Cordage,
Blocks, Oakum, etc.
Special Notice.;
Star of the Columbia,
150 Fire Test Kerosene.
Turpentine and Varnish,
Sail Clotli,
Made expressly for light sail boats.
For sale at
G. W. HUME'S,
ASTORIA.
- OREGON
k k k 'k k
NEW BTBBK1
H
AVING JUST RECEIVED A new stock
consisting of a splendid assortment of
Dress Goods, Fancy Articles,
AND-
Gmtf FUMISHM 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
Which we are offering at San Francisco
wholesale prices. Very repectfully,
A. VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Cor. Cass and Jefferson sts., Astokia, Og.
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.VANDUSEN&Co.'s.
VAN DUSEN & Co.,
Are Agents In Astoria for the SINGER and
the WHITE
SETOG MACHINES.
Large stock constantly on hand.
CITT BOOK STORE,
MAIN ST., ASTORIA.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON
Invite the attention of purchasers to then
stock, just laid in ,J
The Finest Selection 1
The Cheapest Prices I
The Greatest Worth I
"RECEPTION POCKETS;
LADIES' DIARIES AND 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,
C3TAJI goods sold at lowest cash prices.
CIIAS. STEVENS & SON.
City Book Store to Main street, two doors
from the Pioneer Restaurant, opposite the
bakery of Mrs. C. Binder,
Charles Heilborn,
MANUFACTURER OF
And Dealer in
FURNlTUREand BEDDING.
ALSO IMPORTER OF
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WALL
PAPER, SHADES, etc.
o
S3?" All kinds of repairing promptly at
tended to. and furniture made to order.
rsy-A full line of picture mouldings and
flames, brackets, window cornices, etc.
JSFull stock and lowest prices, comer of
Squemocqha and Main street. Astoria.
W. E. DEMENT,
ff DRUGGIST.
ASTORIA OKEGOX,
Carries a full Assortment of
Drugs, Patent Medicines,
PAINTS, OIL AND GLASS.
Prescriptions filled with care Day or Night.
KS Manufacturer of Fishermen's "Relief.
A sure preventative of Chapped Hands, and
euro for Fish Wounds.
Fish Commissioners Xotice.
THE UNDERSIGNED FISH COMMIS
sioner for "Washington territory, hereby
gives notice that he will be at Brookfield
for the rest of the season.
ALBERT T. STREAM.
Xorth COVE, W. T., Feb. 17, 1S79.
T
0 WHOM! IT 3LAY COCERX.
"Notice is herebv siven that all persons
are forbid tresspassing upon, or in any way
occupying anv portion of the land or beach
surrounding TONGUE TOINT, or upon any
part of the Henry Mnrlln land claim in Clat
sop county. State of Oregon, without permis
sion from the undersigned ; and also rrom
setting out fires upon s:ud claim, whereby the
standing timber m:iy in an; y way he injured.
VANDUSEN & BROWN.
Per A. YaDusk3t.
Astoria, Oct. 5, 1877. t
M H
E. S. LAKSEN
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
AND DEALER IN
CROCKERY, CLASS,
AND PLATED WARE
Flour and Feed!
Gsfl am now prepared to furnish the
choicest and best goods in my line, at the
lowest cash4prices. Tatronage Is respectfuily
solicited, References r My patrons.
E. S. LARSEN,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria.
JPURE CIDER
VINEGAR!
250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar,
in 25 Gallon Packages.
For sale by
& S3. X J3k &$L S jU SCa
CSTThis 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 'i
E. S. LARSEN,
Cor, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria.
Is All TMs Bloiii AM !
I HAVE JUST RETURNED
FROM THE EAST AND WILL
SELL MY GOODS AS
OEC3E3LI
AS ANT house ;nrTincrTT
And am not going to say anything abous It.
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the corner of Main and Squemoqhests.,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
Washington Market,
Main Street, Astoria Oregon,
BERGMAN C BEBJIY
RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN
tion of tho public to the fact that the
above Market will always bo supplied with a
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY '
FRESH ANDCURED MEATS!
"Which will ho sold at lowest rates, wholes U
and retail. Special attention given to supply-1
njr shiDS.
D. K. Warrex.
C. A. McGuirr
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus and Cass streets
ASTORIA, OREGON.
WARREN & McGTJIRB, Proprietor
(Successors to Ilobxon fc Warrm.
"Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds u
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC.
KS" Butter, Eggs, Choese, etc. constant!
on hand.
!S5 Ships supplied at the lowest rates.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale Dealer fn
WINES AND LIQUORS,
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,
CUTTER WHISKY,
OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON,
MARTEL BRAINY,
HEjSNESIE BRANDY,
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. Conic and saiupW
them before purchasing elsewhere.
J. STRAUSS,
ASTORIA, - - ' OREGON
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