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CD &33$MBd (i (jgjgjt $ m ry4 jL Astoria, Oregon, Thursday Morning, April 10, 1879. No. 84. Vol. vm. WHOLESALE TRADE. TELEGRAPHIC HEWS. JNHSCELLANEOUS. K:istcrn Sinies. The Cheyennes are on the war path again, in the direction of western Kansas. A bill has been introduced in the Pennsylvania legislature ap- nronriatiiiff 250.000 for relief of the widows and orphans of those killed in the Pittsburg riots of 1877. Senator G rover has re-introduced Mitchell's bill of last session confirming the authority granted by the Oregon legislature to the Portland bridge company to con struct and maintain a bridge across the Wallamet river between Port land and E'ist Portland. Forcijrn Hews. A terrible sporadic fever is raging at Cassa Blanca, Morocco, among both natives and Europeans. Business is at a stand-still. Thirty thousand Durham miners are on a strike. Iron masters have, in many instances, provided extra stocks of fuel. It is believed that the Cleveland dis trict can run a fortnight without a fresh supply. longer Paciiic Const Dispatches. The mast of a sunken vessel, with all sails set, was discovered off Pacific Mail dock Tuesday morning at low tide. The vessel proves to be the schooner Laura M. Damon which, collided with a vessel near Mission rock. The tide rolled her over and she filled and sunk. The crew escaped in a boat. The British Columbia parlia ment have received promises from Ottawa that the construction of the railroad will be commenced this year and the policy announced after Easter. The Colonist inti mates that sectional and route dif ferences must be buried, and the people of the Island rest satisfied with railway construction anT where within the province. A case of great interest to shipmasters was recently decided at Liverpool. The lur Coinmo- dore, of that port, agreed to tow the American ship Robert Dixon, recently on this coast, from Liver pool past the Skerries. In fulfill ing her contract, the ship un avoidably got into a dangerous position, on a lee shore. At this point the hawser parted, and the ship was compelled to let go both anchors. The tug finally towed the ship out of danger, but the ship was compelled to slip both cables. The tug libeled the ship for 500 salvage. The ship refused to pay, and brought suit to recover the value of the two chains and anchors. The court in giving judg ment for the ship, stated that when a tug contracts to tow a vessel from a specified place to another, she can have no valid claim against the ship for any services in saving the vessel from disaster, as long as the contract is uncomplet ed. This case is of great imper ii nice to tug owners, as well as; shipowners and shipmasters, and we regret that want of space makes it impossible to publish the I text of the decision 111 full. When Asa Howard was clerk in 4ihe store of Enos Dean, at Taunton, Mass., forty-six years ago, he sealed and buried two quart-botties of rum in the cellar. Air. Howard for thirty years has been a resident of California, and recently returned on a visit and dug up the bottles, after a lapse of forty-six years, and found them and their contents in a perfect state of preservation. FACTS AND SCRAPS. Homer Bass, M. P., one of the famous brewers of that name, was recently married to Louisa Bagot, daughter of Lord Bagot. The three Liverpool policemen concerned in robberies upon the docks have been sentenced to seven years penal servitude. Two young men on the Erie road forged a pass, ''Please" pass so-and-so, and. the conductor de tected the forcrerw and arrested them on the use of this word. The Madrid Historical academy announces, after investigation, chat there was no truth in the report that the remains of Christopher Co lumbus had been discovered in the Cathedral of San Domingo. Somebody notes the fact that there are other fields of ambition for vouiiff women than walking quarter-miles in quarter-hours, and points to the record of a Connecti cut jrirl who achieved five divorces in five consecutive quarter-years. A New York lady, who is pass ing the winter in Florence, recent ly gave a grand ball, which was at tended bv a very larire and distin- guished company. A surprise figure in the cotillion excited much sensation by its novel ty. A large tree was brought in from which were hung paper baskets, on being pulled, divided into halves and gave escape to numbers of little birds that flew about the ball-room until let out of the window, or rescued by some fair hand, to be taken home and cared for. MISCELLANEOUS ATTJEXTIOX. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE construction of a. dwelling house in As toria, for Mrs. Eliza Kinnev of Salem, until noon of Saturday, April 12th. 1879. Plans and specifications may he seen at the office of Dr. Aug. C. Kinnev, Astoria, after April 7th. The, i ight is reserved to reject any and all Mds. 1 W. FEKGUSOX. Contractor and Builder, All kinds of Carpenters and .loiners Work promptly and neatly executed. PLAyS, SPECIFICATION'S, and BILLS OF MATERIAL Furnished on short notice at reduced rates. Siior Next door east of Episcopal church. THE ASTORIA BREWERY RUDOLPH BARTH & MICHAEL MEYER, PROPRIETORS. Corner of Olney and Water streets, ASTORIA, O KEG OX. Best quality of LA GEJl REEIl 5 cts. per glass Choice Wines, Liquors, and Cigars always on hand. ftirTlu patronage of the public is respect fully solicited. Orders for Imager or Bottled Beer in anv quantity promptly tilled. EsrThe best lunch the season will afford furni.shcd day and nisht FREE. JUST RECEIVED KY AT TIIE I. X. L. STORE! Cirner Main and Coneomly streets. Gicui'ERIES. FLOCK. FEED. WOODEN ware. Coal Oils. Tobaecos. and Gents Fur nishing Goods, which will be sold at lowest rales. Mes. TL A. Derby. Received by last steamer a Mipeib stock of MILLINERY GOODS, Embracing every novelty in the line. KID GLOVES, BUCKINGS, And other goods too numerous to mention. Or, Warner's Health Corset Can only 1 purchased in Astoria at Mrs. Derby's. Alain street, between S;uemoihe ami JeflenKtn. It is no Use of Talking, J. K. WIRT'S is the cheaiet place to buy FKUITO OR VI-:GZSTAI22EvS. As lie has direct fnnn San "Francisco by everv steamer, all kind of vegetables, such a is m the market Apples. IVas. Celery. 1'aulifower. Asparnyrurs. Ssars:i:p. ICeet.s, Cur voi. H'otatoc, Orauw. Aud from Clatsop every day EfiGS, BUTTKK, CHEESE. AND HONEY, Also : keep tlie best of CIGARS, TOBACCOS, AND LIQUORS. Gull and examine before nuruluisine else wheru. J. X. Y.'UKT. banking and INSURANCE BANKING AND INSURANCE. BROKER, BANKER, AND INSURANCE AGENT. - - - OREGON. ASTOKIA, Exchange bought and sold on all parts of tho United States and Europe. OFFICE 7IOUKS From S o'clock a. until 4 o'clock i .m. m. Home Mutual Insurance Co,. OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. IIouohton-.. .President Chas. It. Stokv Secretary "ho":to"Pv- or 0res'' Oi'fick Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, I'oktlaxd, Okkgox. Net Cash received for Fire Prem iums in 1ST7 $335,511 04 Assets, .ran. 1, 1878 S578.0G5 S3 Liahihtte Looses xnpaid $3,038 37 Dividends l.a7 00 5,505 37 Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47 Losses paid in Oregon in six years$H4,5lG 72 I. IV. CASK. Agent, Astoria. Oregon. 67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCxYN- TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF. -HARTFORD, AND ' COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of SG7,000,000. A. VAN DUSEN. Agent. ASSURANCE COMPANY OF XjOIKTDOnXT. Capital 8 1 2,500,000. MATT JI. SIBSON, Agent, Astoria. Oregon. INSURANCE COMPANY OF CiXlFOItAIA. ORGANIZED IN 1SG3. Tola! Losses Pa hi Since Organization. $8,630,435 93. E. C. HOLDEN, 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 Life, Doors, finite, BLINDS, TRANSOMS: And all kinds of hard wood at very low rates, Asks an examination of their prices and Urge lot of goods whieli will be sold low for CASH. Steam Mill Near Weston Hotel, Cor. Gencvive and Astor streets. ECLIPSE MARKET. CTcKi-Eiglttfi Street, near tlie O. . 3T. CoS IVfiarf. JOHN W. WKI.CII VKOPKIlCTOIt A ftKXEKAL AS.snitTMET OF FATII 1 Iv Cromles. ;uul the vailoiis kinds of first-class Meats and Fish, furnished in hest of stvleat th market, or delivered to any twrt of tlH eitv. Orders jnven to the messen gers, or left at the market, will he promptly filled. ily endeavor will lie. hy prompt attention and f:Ur dealing, to ldcwe my iatrons. GIT-Al! kinds of country jrwluee taken 111 excliange forpooils. and (lelivered to patrons free. tJT(!ive me n call. CALED02TCA SALOON. Corner of Front and A streets. POltTLAXD - - - - OKEGOX B-IiStc butcher in the Central Market. G.W, HUME Corner of Water and Olney Streets, ASTORIA, OREGON. WHOLESALE DEALER IN -ASD PROVISIONS EXCU ETC, AGENT FOR TIIE Giro City Meal Ms. B. W. PAYJE 4fc S03TS STEAM ENGINES. 13 j's ooi f oriin lacMuery KTJBBER BOOTS. The National, Hayrvard, and Pure BiiWber. LIVERPOOL SALT. Fishermen's and Cannery Supplies, A SPECIALTY. COTTON SEINE TWINE AND NET LINES SOLD AT SAN FRANCISCO PRICES. Oars, Cordage, Blocks, Oakum, etc. Special Notice. Star of the Columbia, JZQ 3?ire Test Kcrohcsie. Turpentine and Varnishj Sail Clotli, Made expressly for light sail boats. For sale at G. W." HUME'S. ASTORIA. - OREGON H ra . h fa HI E. S. LAKSEN Wholesale anil Itetail Grocer, AND DEALER IX CROCKERY, GLASS, AND PLATED WARE Elour and Feed! C5? I ain now prepared to furnish the choicest and hest goods in my line, at the lowot cash prices. Patronage is respectfully solicited, References : My patrons. E. S. LARSEN, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. Astoria. JPUTCK CIIER 250 Gallons Pure Cider Vinegar, in 25 Gallon Packages. For sale by E, S X jQk S K CTa vS-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 E. S. LAESEN, Squemocqhe and Cass streets, Astoria. Cor "WHAT Is All TMs Blowino; AM ! I IIAVE JUST RETURNED FROaI THE EAST AND WILL SELL MY GOODS AS AS ANY IIOTJSE IN THE CITY And am not going to say anything about it. A Square Deal Guaranteed At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhe sts., ASTOKIA, - OREGON. Washington .Market, Main street, Astoria Oregon, BEJIGMA2T D BJSIiJIY TESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTF.N XX tion of tho public to the fact that th above Market will always bo supplied with a" FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS ! Which will ho sold at lowest rates, wholesale and retail. Special attention given to suppij - ne ships. I). K. Warrex. C A. McGciRir Astoria Market I Corner of Chenamus and Cassstreetev ASTORIA, OllEGON. WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprlotor (Successors to Ilobsun tk Warren. "Wbolesnlo andlletnil Dealers in all kinds o Fresh and Cured Meats! A full line of Family Groceries, CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC. e&- Butter, Eggs, Cheese, ote. constantly on hand. iSf Ships supplied at tho lowest rates. J. STKAUSS, Importer and "Wholesale Dealer in WINES AND LIQUORS CONSISTING OK A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,. CUTTER WHISKY, OLD KFZS'TUCKY BOURBON, MARTEL BRANDY, HENNESIE BRANDY, GRAPE BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN AND RLr, ANGELICA, PORT, SnERRY" AND CLARET WINES, PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS BOTTLE BEER. These goods will only he sold at wholesale, and at lowest figures. Come and snhmle them heforc purchasing elsewhere. J. STPtATJSS, ASTORIA, - - - - OREGON i4i x