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ASTORIA. OREGON:
D. C, IREJjAXD Ertltor.
SATURDAY April 12. 187U
Iiife in Arkansaw.
Three young white men "went
on a spree in Pulaski, county, Ark.,
and for days disturbed people
by their antics. At length they
brought their folly to a climax by
taking an aged and inoffensive ne
rro into the woods and comellinr
him to hold apples on his head for
them to shoot off. A badly-aimed
bullet soon want into his arm, and
he begged them to stop the mur
derous sport; but they only
biughed at his fright, and before
long he was wounded in his leg,
bringing him to the ground. Then
he angrily cursed them, and they
retaliated by emptying their re
Tolvers into his body. The leader
in this outrage was a friendless
loafer, and there was no delay or
difficulty in sending him to state
prison. The other two, however,
had money and influence with
which to defeat justice. One was
sentenced to a year's imprison
ment, but has obtained an order
for a new trial, is at large on bail,
and has just been married. The
third has been acquittqd by a con
fessedly packed jury.
Bitter warfare is
now being
waged between the farmers of Tu
lare county, California, and the
Southern Pacific railroad company,
and, if published reports are re
liable, the farmers are in the right.
The company has built a branch
Toad, some forty miles in length,
from Goshen to the foot of
the mountains on the west.
It is claimed that this road is 100
miles from the line on which the
roatl was authorized to build. Some
years ago this country was a desert
wastej but a colony of determined
men settled in it, and, by building
with their own hands some 400
iniles of irrigating ditches, trans
formed it into a veritable garden
spot, and improved land there now
is worth from $50 to $100 per acre.
The railway company, wiiich is
really the Central Pacific, now
.claims that this land belongs to it
under the congressional grant, and
has accordingly commenced suit in
ejecttneait against each of the set
tlers. These, driven to desper
ation at the prospect of being
robbed of their little all, have
formed six cavalry companies,
and defy the company to remove
fhem. All efforts to make a test
case for submission to the supreme
court have been refused by the
eompany thus far, but it is prob
able that the monopoly will have
lo yield, as intense sympathy for
the farmers is felt in all parts of
the monopoly-scourged state.
A man in St. Paul took out a
life insurance policy for 5,000,
one of the printed conditions be
ing that the company need pay
nothing if he committed suicide.
He became insane, and killed him
.self. His widow sued for the
$5,000 on the ground that, being
driven to self-slaughter by insanity,
a. disease does not constitute a
violation of the suicide clause,
which can be applied to criminal
self-destruction only. The Minne-
)ta supreme court decides for the
widow.
--Kentucky mantains her un
enviable reputation as cthe dark
and bloody ground."" Judge El
liott was assassinated on the streets
of Frankfort last week, by a cow
.i cr -, mi -o r i
araly ruffian named Thos. Bufort 3
'
against whom the Judge had rend -
:red an adyerse decision in court,
There are now no negro repre
sentatives in congress. The solid
south will manage things differ
ently. There are only seventy-three
ex-rebel officers in the house of
representatives, and
the senate.
eighteen
in
The Hudson river has not
opened to navigation so early as
this year (March 13th), for fifteen
3'ears but once. In 1871 it opened
March 11th.
Some of the alarmists are ret-
tins: frightened over the
bugbear
of a "third term." Better three
terms of firmness and patriotism,
than one of doubtful policy or
dangerous tendencies.
It would be very unfortu
tunate for San Francisco and Cali
fornia if the new constitution
should be adopted. It is the al
most unanimous sentiment of the
manufacturing, mercantile and
producing classes generally, that
the state demands its rejection.
The orrand exodus of neo-roes
to Kansas and the west may prove
the final solution of the color
question. "With a little assistance
the blacks may be enabled to earn
a livinsr, and at all events, thev
escape the continual bull-dozing
of their late masters. But after
all, wouldn't Gen. Grant's San
Domingo project have been the
best thing for both the darkies and
the whole country as well?
There is an immense tide of
immigration westward this spring.
Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, as
well as fascinating Oregon, are at
tracting many of the best people
of the middle and eastern states,
as well as a large foreign element,
tb follow the setting sun in hopes
of bettering their fortune. In a
few years the center of population
promises to be many hundreds of
miles west of where it is now lo
cate d.
Hunt up your Confederate
bonds, for thee is a prospect that
they may be valuable. At least,
with seventy-three ex-rebel officers
in the house and eighteen in the
senate, a confident South Caro
linian believes the United States
will yet pay them, and in crder to
gain precedence, has sent a $1,000
Confederate bond to Secretary
Sherman, to be placed on file in
anticipation of that event. As un
likely as such an event may now
seem, it serves to show the desires
and expectations of the solid south,
and should exert a healthy influ
ence on the political action of
every citizen of the north.
The germs of yellow fever
must be exceedingly tenacious of
the power of impregnating subjects
with their poison. It will be re
membered that the U. S. ship
Ptymouth last year had to go north
for the purpose of saving the lives
of her crew, and to free herself
from the poison of yellow fever.
She had been in the West Indies,
and last autumn her crew were
down with the fatal disease. She
was fumigated, and it was thought
that no fever germs remained in
her. But this proves a mistake.
She left Boston on the fifteenth of
March, but has had to return, the
yellow fever having broken out on
board when three hundred miles
southeast of Bermuda, one man
having died of the disease. Here
arises a question as to the thor
oughness of the fumigating pro
cess, or whether fumigating can
be relied on.
One of the most marked evi
dences of poor farming is indiffer
ence to the quality of seed. Lot
our readers give this subject special
attention, plant and sow only the
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verv best seed to be had. and a
arge crop will reward the trouble
and expense.
Harbor of
Portland Commercial Jieportrr.
In another column we refer as brief
ly as our space admits to the two har
bors that the Board of Engineers
report more favorably upon for a har-
bor of rpfiirrA nnrl nlsn n. c.nvc tll.lt As-
favorably upon. The Board of Engin
eers did not make surveys north of
Cape Foulweather, evidently having
in view protection to coasters only,
and following out this idea our article
was written ; but why it is congress
only intended protection to coasters
we do not intend to fathom, for had
they given the subject more consider
ation it would have been clearly evi
dent that deep-water vessels bound to
and from the Straits of Fuca, and also
to and from the Columbia river, re
quire a harbor of refuge at certain sea
sons of the jear.
The question naturally presents
itself, can this be obtained and at the
same time answer for coasters, by
which only one harbor answer the
purpose This we unhesitatingly
answeryes; but not from our knowl
edge, but from information received
from masters of vessels, together with
the view of scientific men on the sub
ject. The Columbia river harbor can be
made a harbor of refuge, and better
adapted for the purpose than any
heretofore mentioned, as it will meet
the requirements of deep water vessels
and also of coasters. That it can be
made a harbor of refuge does not
admit of a doubt. All that is necessary
is to constuct a breakwater running
out from Point Adams in a northwest
erly direction ; by the construction of
this breakwater the force of the heavy
southerly storms will be broken, and
as the harbor is well protected from
the northerly storms any vessel can
ride in jerfect safety during the
severest weather.
There is excellent holding gounds in
Baker's bay, and also near Fort
Stevens, both of which are well pro
tected. Aside from the question of
refuge harbor, the growing commerce
of this section demands the improve
ment of the entrance to the Columbia
river, and by the construction of a
breakwater this improvement can be
permanently had, requiring no further
outlay, than sufficient to make a har
bor of refuge.
From an economic point of view
would it not be far better to locate the
harbor of refuge at the Columbia river
bay, when, by so doing, the demands
of the very large and rapidly growing
commerce of this section can be met,
and which will also afford for all time
to come amplp protection to coasters
so say coasting masters.
With less money than will bo re
quired to.niake safe any harbor now
named, and ajso that which will be re
quired to permanently improve the
entrance to the Columbia river, the
Columbia river harbor can be made a
harbor of refuge.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE.
MRS. STEERS HAS LOANED the Chapel
of the Holy Innocents an organ (during
the repairs of its own), which .she offers for
sale at quite a low figure.
The Instrument Is Kcally :i Good One,
Fine toned and in excellent order. It may
be seen at the Chapel of the Holy Innocents,
Upper Astoria.
Hall of Beaveu Lodgko. 35, i. o. o.f., i
Astouia, Oregon, April lo, 1879. f
To the Officers and Members of Beater Lodne
Xo. S5. 1. O. O. F.:
TOU ARE REQUESTED TO BE PRES
ent at the regular meeting on the 24th
inst., for the purpose of deciding upon a pa
rade on the unth day of April, the sixtieth
anniversary of Odd -Fellowship In America.
, Jas. W. 'WELCH, N. G.
V 1 S-
J
Ed. D. Curtis, R. S.
ATTJESTIOX.
T3IDS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR TTin
JLf construction of a dwelling house in As
toria, for Mrs. Elizu Kinuevnf Siilmn until
noon of Saturday, April 12th, 1S79. Plans
ana spccincations may lie seen at the office
of Dr. Aug. C. Kinney, Astoria, after April
7th. The light Is reserved to reject anv and
all bids.
TOST. On Monday or Tuelav last, a
J. J package of statements, of no value to the
under, iielonging to a S. F. house. The
finder will be liberallv rewarded bv leavni"
them at the OCCIDENT HOTEL, Astoria.
EXTRA QUALITY
OATS AND POTATOES
FOR SEED !
At
J. II. D. GRAY'S.
Astoria, Oregon.
NOTICE.
THERE "WILL KK A SPECIAL MEET
ing of the Hoard of Delegates, a. f. i. on
TUESDAY. AFR1I, 15, 187i,
At 7 ::)0 P. M..
For reading minutes, and taking into con
sideration resignations, credentials, and :mv
I other business that may lawfully come be-
Rv order of the President.
JAS. W. WELCH.
E. D. Ci'RTis. Secretary.
T. S. JEWBTT.
B. S. KIMBALL.
D raying & Trucking.
ZS&3
ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY CO.,
Squeiuouiiie su, between Caps and Main,
Columbia RiTer as a
Refuse,
'ipafl3FKS
leiorreceivcaoy muuii.unu.ujr uuuu
JEWETT & IvI&UALL.
s
1874 SPRING
HAS
1 TBVRi JF S jflflKlSW"5 CTLT.
mmmsLo jrX
The best selected stock ever before carried In this city
DRY GOODS, CLOTHIKC, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS, CAPS.
CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, CARPETS, MATTINGS,
A FULL LIXE IN EACH DEPARTMENT.
We call especial atttention to our extra large invoice of
PRICES WAY DOWN.
WE SELL ONLY FOR CAHI, NO CREDIT. NO HOUSE SHALL UNDERSELL ME.
33- 3EX L 3&E IB XT 3FL Gr E3 3ES. ,
MAIN STREET. - ASTORIA, OREGON.
Sole Agent for the :Tew American Sewing Machine.
9 ASTER EQBSI
SOMETHING ENTIKELY NEW.
RECEIVED DIRECT FROM THE EAST PER STEAMER OREGOX A
BEAUTIFUL AXD VARIED LOT, SOME CONTUSING
NICELY COLORED PANORAMIC VIEWS.
OTHERS ORNAMENTED WITH
CUPIDS, VARIOUS DEVICES Alse: BRIDES AND GROOMS,-
GODDESS OF LIBERTY; CUPIDS AXD WREATIIS,
And other large, handsome and newest style cake ornament. Also : Nice fresh can
dies, cakes, and all kinds of confectionery
OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE,
AT
OPPOSITE THE BELL TOWER.
AT
Old Stand, Near the Walla Walla Restaurant.
--THE-
Ban Francisco Store
IS NOW OPEN AND HEADY TO SUPPLY FISHEUMEN, AND MECHANICS
GENERALLY WITH THE BEST QUALITY OF
CIOTHXIG:, BOOTS A1SIX SHOES,
Gent's Furnishing' Goods, Etc.
"This is the only place in the city of Astoria where you can Imy the Genuine
Carters Cape Am Oil Skins, anil all Ms of Unite Boots.
tSFGoods "will be sold at tiic very lowest market rates, hut for CASH ONLY.
S. DAXZIGFJt. Proprietor.
BUSINESS CARDS.
IS. I liKSXISOX. F. J. TAYLOR
DEN2TCS0N & TAYLOR,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Astoria, Or En ox.
Office Up stairs In Parker's building,
comer Chenamus and Benton streets.
C.
XV. FUJTTOX,
ATTORKEY AT LAW.
Office. Pases new building, Squemoqhe
street, Astoria, Oregon.
D".
J. Yy OLIVER,
JI03TEOPATHIST,
Office. In Shuster's Daguerrean build
ing. Entrance Second door aboe that of
the Daily Astouiax. Diss street.
Kcsldence on Jefferson street, corner of
Main.
"TjOCTOIt HATCH,
Successfully treats all Chronic Diseases.
A:NtD DISEASES OF WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Cancer cured by a new and painless method.
Ofllce Ohenamus street, corner of Main
street, Astoria.
D
H. J. O'JBRIEX.
CUKES BILLIOUS AND INTERMITTENT
FEVERS
With from one to three doses of his harm
less medicine.
Also. Private diseaos successfully treated.
Office O'Urien's hotel. Astoria. Oregon.
OTTO HITHER.
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER.
II 4S REMOVED TO
Main street, Tarker's building,
ASTOIUA, - - - - OREGON.
TpI. JBECK,
Manufacturer of
Boots and Shoes.
All kinds of repairing neatly and
promptly attended to
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON.
PFU1MDER, PORTLAND,
Has just received direct from the manufac
turers, the largest and best assortment of
Cannery Thermometers
Ever imported to this State. Send in your
orders earlv. Address :
W.M. PFl'NDER & CO.
Lock box 218. Portland, Oregon.
T)OX itoss,
HOUSE AMD SIGN PAINTER.
Shop on Cass street. Astoria, Oregon.
osr Paper hanging and Kalsomiming a j
apt-TiailV.
TA11 work guaranteed to give satisfac
tion.
TEX ACRES OF IAXD.
On Youngs Bav, cleared. vil !c suitable
for dairy, or a cliieken ranch, or for garden
ing purposes. Within one mile of the As
toria Post-office bj' land.
alse:
FIVE ACRES.
Covered with Hemlock timber, suitable for
t-AnAwrt ' ' J TT. TV fiRAY.
I A ofnH'i flrnirnn
MWIIU, W"-Ouul
T
SEASON!
OPENED AT
1879.
nm , , ,, ..
EASTER EGGS
nine for 187S.
THE
AUCTION SALES.
Tp C. HOLDEN,
Notary Public for the State of Oregon.
Real Estate Agent ami Conveyancer.
Agent for the FIKEMEN'S FUND INSUK- .
ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco.r
COMMISSION AGEN7 and AUCTIONEER.
Rests and Account Collected, aHd re
turns promptly made.
Regular sales day.
SATUBDAYS nt 2 P. M.
N. U. Parties having real estate, lnrnt
tureorany other goods to dispose of either
at auction or private sale should notify me
soon as convenient hefor the dav of sale.
No storage charged on goods ?oli at Auc
tion. E. C. IIOLTs JN.
td Auctioneer.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WILLIAM EDGAR.
Corner Main and Chcnamus Street.
ASTOKlA 01tEG02f-
DKALKK IS
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND THE GENUINE WOSTENHOLM
and other English Cutlory.
FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS
Genuine ETeershaum Pipes, etc
A fine stock of
Wat dies and .Tevrelry. Jlrtxxle arwJ
llrech. Ijoadinjc Shot iunn.
Revolvers. Pistols. Inrlor KiH&,
and Ammitnitien.
Astoria Liquor Store.
AUG. DANIELSOX. Proprietor.
"Water st. Road ay, - Astokja, Okkjojc.
Importer and dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaI;.
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
GERMAN1A BEER HALL
BOTTLE BEEB DEPOT.
Chksajius Strkf.t. Astoria,
The public oro invited to cHI nnd Rwr
their orders. Splendid Lager 5 cents a glasa.
Free Lunch evory night.
WM. BUCK & CcProprietora.
OATHS, BATPIS,
Hot, CoJd, Shower,
fr-BATHSffi
lSBi
Steam and SULPHUR Baths
Occident Eotei Shaving Saloon,
NlEDERAUEK & UhLEXHAXT,
Proprietors.
e35-Special attention given to ladies anl
children's hair cutting.
Private Entrance for Ladies.
jjOST t " "
ONE GOLD CUFF PIN. Amethvst an
ting. The finder will be liberally re
warded by leaving the same at
THIS OFFICE,
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