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Vol. VIII.
Astoria, Oregon, Thursday Momig, .April 17, 1879.
No. 90.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Ktsstcrrt Elates.
-During the progress of the eyeni Wm. H. Wheeler, editor
heavy rain storm in Mcmph of the Tra,lscript was rotte.Cgg
Monday night, lightning struck ed and othenvise lnaUrCiltcd bv a
the rarge ice-house, in the southern
parfc of the city, and it was com-;.
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pletely consumed.
The New York board of alder
T7ien on the 15 th had a long discus
sion in regard to tendering a recep-
, .. -c:i. T-.l... T. 4. i.
lion LU riu wuxm x ui lui ul wiu
city hall, 'congratulatory on his vin
dication bv the military commit
c
tee from his conviction for d'sloy
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4ilty in JSG; but finally referred
the matter to a committee.
The Northern Pacific railroad
contractors have adopted Senator I
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Windonrs colonization scheme.
They have a contract with a Mis-
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soun firm for five hundred negroes
.at $1 25 per day per head. North-
ward the star of Ethiopia takes its j cavalry, Major E C. Mason, 21st m
, . . ,. . rri. fantry, is J udge Advocate of the court.
-way. l nis says tne Lriucago 1 1 mes,
-will open up the south to the
heathen.
A convention of colored men
- t -i.1 v i j i. i n
m Little lock adopted a resolution j
approving the resolutions of Senator
Windoin, introduced in congress, I
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.and asserting that many in Arkansas -
are not allowed constitutional :
- rights. Two colored commissioners
were appointed to consider the
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.question of migrating to some
suitable state or territory, and rec
comending a national loan or do
nation to aid in settling tilie ter
ritory. .
A-"'resolufion""was 'introduced"
into the Pennsylvania assembly
on the loth providing for the ap
pointment of a committee, to con
sist of ten Senators and fif
teen representatives, including the
speakers of both houses, to pro
ceed to San Francisco to receive
ex-President Grant upon his re
turn to the United States, was re
ferred to committee on federal re
lations. Foreign ftews.
One thousand one hundred
and forty revolutionists have been
, . -p.. . ... ..11 , I N51H1IIU Willi IH'l H liqiuu. JI11U llgtll. ilIIU
arrested m liussia, within the lastinue billiard table. Free coach to and from
. . , the house; charges reasonable, Slot) to $2 50
fortnight. per day, according to room occupied.
The name of the assailant of
the czar of Russia is Solowjiff.
The -would-be assassin is now un
dergoing examination. It is sup
posed the assailant took poison be-
f i .. . i ' .i
lore ins attempt, as ne vomueu
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alter irs arrest, roison was aico
found under his finger nails. An
tidotes were administered. It is
thought that the man was in the
employ of the ministry of finance
and an agent of the internation
ists. The Mexican congress opened
on the 1st insl., when President
Diaz delivered an important mes-sao-e.
lie informs congress of the
conclusisn of a contract by the
secretary of public works for la3TIng
a. submarine and land-line tele
graph from some gulf port of the
United States alone: the Mexican
coast, touching at various Mexican
ports, and passing by way of the
I;thmus of Tehuancepec to the Pa
cific coast, where it is to terminate.
PaciJIc Coust Hispatclics.
A disjiatch of the 15th from
AVatsonville, conveys the following
very satisfactory information con
cerning a practical rebuke to per
sonal journalism in -Califernia:
vviXliis anorning Mr. Kusel, editor.
of the Recorder, was whipped for
I publishing' a poem reflecting on
I a well known citizen, and this
party of Toung men for personal at-
, ,, , f ,. m m
tacks in the columrs of the Iran
script. Personal journalism has
been very prevalent here lately,and
public sympathy seems to be with
ihe attacking parties in both
C J. K..
ui lwu nwjvi-r vcusi-n.
Court Mnrtinl.
A cor.rt martial convened at "Van-
couvcr on Tuesday, by order of Gen
eral Sherman, for the trial of Captain
Charles Bendir, 1st cavalry. Hie
court consists of Col. Alfred Sully.
; Lieut. Col. Alex. Chambers, 21st in-
try; Major JX P. Hancock Capt.
51. A. CochraiL, Oapt. J. S. Conrad
2nd infantry, Captains C. B. Thock-
mortem and 11. C. Hashhrouck. 4th
artillery: Captains Evan Miles, Patrick
CollinsJand fc. M. DowneVf '2ist in-
fantry; Captain S. G. Whipple, 1st
The charges against Capt. Bendire
are preferred by Lieut. Col. Elmer
Otis, 7th cavalry, on account of the
alleged use of some opprobrious
! epithets against him by the former,
and the trial will be watched with m-
terest by milIUiry men Lieufc Col
Otis, Capt. Benteem and Lieutenants
Gresham and Kussel, 7th cavalry sta-
tioned in Dakota have been ordered
to reporfc here as witnesses for the
prosecution, and some twenty wit-
nesses have been summoned by the
defense.
William Garrett, who was res
cued from the Indians In- Custer,
says that he was a Mountain Mead
ow captive, his long life being
spared on .account of his age,
which "was only ten years. His
younger- sister, taken atihe same
time, afterward became the wife of
Red Cloud, the Sioux chief, and
now refuses to forsake him.
HOTELS ASD RESTAURANTS.
O
KEG OX lEOrSE.
Main street, near Hustler's "SVharf,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
Mis. Maiiy Caipukli Proprietor.
BoarA and lodging by day or week.
pAUKER HOUSE,
ASTOKIA, OREGON,
II. B. FAISKEK. - - Proprietor.
THIS TTOTEL is the largest, most comfort
able and best kept hotel in the city. Is
and cold baths. barbershop', amla first-class
OltTOX JIOTK5K,
CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREGON.
P. XOKTOX, - - - - Proprietor.
"Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
THIS HOUSE IS A FIRE-PROOF BRICK,
iiict fimcltrwl find iiimvIv fnrnili(l with
: .f- J"' "-' .j " -., ...w.
tne nest oi spnng neus.
Tkrms Per week Fromi sr to sg for board
and lodging. Per davi 00. Single meals
li" cents. Lodging 2f to .1(1 cents.
CdyFree coach to and from the House.
Private Boarding House.
MRS. QUINN - - PROPRIETOR.
"Will accommodate day boarders or accom
modate any with board and lodging.
Prices reasonable. In Iniralls' building.
Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Cos
Express office.
A. J. MKGLKIt. C. S. WIMKUT.
OCCFDEIST IIT5:i..
MEGLEIt & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO
announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatly to
the comfort of its guests and is now the best
hotel north of San Francisco.
I mSJKPIS HOUSE,
D. L. TURPIN - Proprietor
MAIN STREET.
Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson,
Astoria, Okkcok.
Board and lodging per week $fi oo
Board per dav 1 00
Single Meal - 25
Tne table -will be supplied at all times Avlth
the best the market aflords.
KESTAUKANT,
TIIEO. BROEMSER, - - Pr.orBiTnron.
Fresh ovsters, and other deli
cacies of "the season, served in
every style.
Opposite the Telegraph office, Squemoqhe
street, Astoria, Oregon.
JISS-MEALS AT ALL H0HRS-S.
BANKING AND INSUR&5CE.
BANKING AND INSUjjMCE.
X. T8T. CSikS,
BROKER, BANKER,
-AXI)-
JNSURANCEACENT.
ASTORIA,
KJREGON.
Exchange fcought ami sold onfalirnarts of
tho United States and Europe.
OFFICE IIOUKS-From 6 olciock a. m.
until 4 o'clock i m.
J. F. IIouositon.. JJHSnircsirtent
Chas. U. Stouv .SSRSecretary
G ko. L. Stoiiy. j AgenTOr Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Starkjnnd First
streets, Poutland, Ohegox.
Net C'i5h received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 .3f$33511 04 J
Assets, Jan. 1, 1S7S .'2T$57S,G5 S3
Liabihttcs &L
risses vnpnid $3.(WR 37 - WmJ
Dividends " l.ft7 00 . flf 5.595 37
Surplus for Prone-tv Holders....i.-.$572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon In six ye,ars$114,51G 72
I. IV. CASE: Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONX)ON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MtiRCAN
TILE OF LONDONAND
EDIN Bjn&33i&
OLD CONNECTICUT WSxKT
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of 867,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
COItmi.RCIAI, UNIOIY
ASSURANCE COMPANY
of XjiC3Krxcisr.
Capita! SI 2,500,000.
MATT II. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAXIFOIWXA.
ORGANIZED IN 18 63.
Total Losses Paid Since Organization.
$3,630,435 OS.
E. C. HOLDEN, Agent.
Astoria Oregon.
G. H. BAIN & BO.
BEING NOW PREPARED YITH greatly
increased facilitv to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
i
BLINDS, TRANS0M&
And all kinds of hard wood at very low rates,
Asks an examination of their prices and
large lot of goods which will Te sold low for
CASH.
Steam MM Near Weston Hotel,
Cor. Gencvive and A stor streets.
TEX ACRES OF TiAXI,
On Youngs Bav, cleared, will be suitable
for dairy, or a chicken ranch, or for garden
ing purposes. Within one mile of ihe As
toria Post-office by land.
alse:
FIVE ACRES,
Covered with Hemlock timber, suitable for
tannery purposes. Leases will be made for
a term of veqrs as may be arranged.
t&A pply to J. H. D. (J RAY,
Astoria, Oregon,
T. S. JEWETT.
B. S. KIMBALL.
Draying & Tracking.
ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY GO.,
Squemocriiie tt.. hetweon Cass wid Main,
Contract? fur iniyinp made and Fatjsfaction
inirtrjnr.eed. Ordor? leftjit the Occident do
tel or received by mail promptly filled
JJ2WETT i KI'M UALL.
saw..
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Horns Mutual Insifc- Go.,
OF CALIFORNJK
WHOLESALE TRADE.
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G ,V. KXJIVIE
Corner of Water and Olney Streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
WHOLESALE DEALEPv IN
A2?D
PROVISIONS
ETC, ETC,
AGENT FOK THE
Golilen City Chemical foiis.
H. TV. PAYING & SOK;S
STEAM ENGINES,
lay Vf oofrff Mm Mllmf
EUBBER BOOTS.
Tlie National, Hayward,
and Pure Rubber
LIVERPOOL SALT.
Fishermen's tmd
Cannery Supplies
SPJEC1AX.TY.
COTTON SEINE TWINE
AND NET LINES SOLD AT SAN
FRANCISCO PRICES.
Oars, Cordage,
Blocks, Oakum, etc.
Special Notice.
Star of the OolumibiaJ
150 Firo Test Kerosene.
Turpentine and Varnish,
Sail Cloth,
Made expressly jfor light sail boats.
For sale at
vGL W- HUME'S,
ASTOKIA,
- aQREGOK
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ECLIPSE MARKET.
IVest-Eifrlith Street, near the O.
S. X. Cos IVlmrf.
JOHN AY. WELCIL PKOPRIETOB
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMI
ly Groceries, and the various kinds of
first-class Meats ami Fish, furnished in best
of style at tin 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.
GSAH kinds of country produce taken in
exchange for goods, and delivered to patrons
free. E57""Givc me a call.
Is All This Blowim About !
I HAVE JUST RETURNED
FROM THE EAST AND WILL
SELL MY 430d)S AS
AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY
And am not going to say anything about ft
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the corner of Mam and Squemoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
3?. DBjeLXXjoDE33r
It is no Use of Talking,-
J. K. WIRT'S is the cheapest place to buy-
FRU1TS OR VEGETABLES.
As he has direct from San Francisco bv every
steamer, all kinds of vegetable's, such
as is in the market.
Apples. Peas. Celery, Canlifowcr,
AHparnjsus, Parsnips, Reets, Car
rots, Potatoes, Oranges,
And from Clatsop every day
EGGS, BUTTER, CHEESE, AND HONEY.'
Also : keep the best of
CIGARS. T0BACC03 AND XTQTJOB3: "
Call and examine before mireiiaslnjfelw-'
where. 3. 1. WTKT.'
JUST RECEIVED BY
AT THE
I. X. L. STORE!
Cirner Main and Concomly streets.
GttuOERIES, FLOUR. FEED. WOODEN,
ware. Coal Oils. Tobaccos, and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, which will be sold at lowest
rates.
Washington "Market;
Maiv Street - - Astoria Oregon
BEJiGMAN 0 BEIiliT
TESPSCTFULLY CALL THE ATTBK
JLXtion of tho public to tho fact that tho
above Market will always bo supplied with &
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY
FRESH AND CURED MEATS !
Which will bo sold at lowest rates, who!ejftV
and retail. Special attention given to suppV- '
ne shin?.
V. K. Warrex. C. A. McGuiaa
Astoria Market !'
Jorner of Chenamus and Cass streets,
ASTORIA, OREGON.
'Wi-.'RIIEN & McGTJIRE, Proprlor
( Successors to Hcbxun d: Warren.
Wbolewlo and Rotail Dealers in all klncu u
Fresli and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family tiroceriei-,
CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ETC.
xir Butter, Errs, Cheese, etc. constantly
on hand.
Si3 Ship? supplied at tho lowest rates.
J. STRAUSS,
Importer and "Wholesale 'Dealer in '
WINES AND LIQUOKSi,
CONSISTING OF
A A A OLD VALLEY WHISKY,"
CUTTER WIIISIvY,
OLD KFKTDCKY BOURBON,.
MARTEL BRANDY,
PIENNFSIE BRANDY,
GRAPE BRANDY,
HOLLAND GIN AND RUM,
ANGELICA, PORT, SLTERRY AjST "
CLARET "WINES,
PORTER, ALE, AND ST. LOUIS;
BOTTLE BEER.
These ceods will only be sold at wholesale, "
and at lowest figures."' Conie and BampU?
them before purchasing elsewhere.
J. STRAUSS, .
ASTORIA, - - - - ,0P.EQ02t:
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