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Astoria, Oregon, Sunday Morning, June 1, 1879.
No. 28.
Tr"PTi"F1QT?APJJIO I
EASTERN STATES.
A distressing Misfortune.
Island Pond, Vt., May 20.
There have been nine deaths so
.far of children who drank from the
poisoned brook. Edward Morse
lost two, John Aldrich three, Fred
Simpson one, L. Wilson one, Mr.
Park one, John Cole one. Others
:annot live. Potato tops, poison
ed by Paris green, thrown into the
brook, are regarded as the cause
of the poisoning, rather than the
carcasses of dead animals. Terri
ble distress prevails, and work is
suspended- Twenty-seven chil
dren were poisoned from drinking
from the brook. The farmer who
allowed the carcasses to be thrown
in will be arrested. The bodies
of the children soon decompose
and are quickly buried.
Island Pond, Vt., May 30
Two more children of John Aid
rich have died from drinking of the
poisoned brook, making five, his
entire family. Mrs. Aldrich is
insane.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The lAitc jYaval ILsntcr.
London, May 30. the Chilean
minister has received a telegram
stating that the Chilean ship of
war Emeralda became disabled,
and her captain fired the magazine
to prevent her falling into the
iiands of tlie enemy.
The X2ru.pt sou ofiEtna.
London, May 30. The eruption
of Mount JEtna increases in force.
The quantity of ashes thrown out
is somewhat less, but the volume
of vapor has greatly increased in
density. Wednesday night a
number of brilliant balls of fire
were thrown to a sreat hi&lit and
burst aloft like rockets, emitting
a fiery shower. A stream of lava
is flowing, apparently in the di
rection of Randazza, but the exact
line has not yet been verified. Dur
ing the whole of Wednesday night
loud reports like the roiling of ar
tillery was heard.
Insect riagnc in Ilussia.
New York, Mav 30. Russian
grain crops are said to be suffering
from the ravages of a small insect
which propagates very rapidly.
It is the same insect for which two
years ago, a reward of ten copecks
was offered for every quart col
lected, and ten million roubles
paid out in accordance with this
offer. One-third of 'the entire
wheat crop of southern Russia is
now threatened. Very little is yet
known of the habits or customs of
the insect.
PACIFIC COAST NEWS.
San Francisco, May 30. The
autopsy on Troy Dye disclosed a
healthy condition of the brain.
Victoria Sews.
Victoria, May 30. The sum
mer suits for the city police were
placed in the hands of a Chinese
tailor to be made, but the city
council passed a resolution con
demning the transaction and the
order was canceled.
The Standard thinks we should not
complain of wooden ships for salmon
export so long as the cargo by the Geo.
F. Muntz turned out well. Very like
ly, brother; but presume you go on and
enumerate all the wooden ships which
have turned out cargoes good and bad,
then the iron ones, good and bad, and
the difference would be so perceptible
that a man with less than half an eye
would be compelled to decide with
The Astorian's view. If the writer
in the Standard had been better post
ed with regard to the condition of the
cargo turned out of the Muntz, as well
as the cargoes of the Titan, Alhert,
etc., he might have written differently
at this time. We will take pleasure
in presenting the figures for his con
sideration, should it bii deemed neces
sary to do so.
HW Monkeys aro Captured
The ape family resembles man.
Their vices are human. They loe
liquor and fall. In Darfour and
Senar the natives make a ferment
ed beer, of which the monkeys are
passionately fond. Aware of this
the natives go to the parts of the
forest frequented by the monkeys,
and set on the ground calabashes
full of the enticing liquor. As
soon as the monkey sees and tastes
it, he utters loud cries of joy that
soon attracts his comrades. Then
an orgie begins, and in a short
time they will show all degrees of
intoxication. Then the negroes
appear. The few who came too
late to get fuddled escape. The
drinkers are too far gone to dis
trust them, but apparently take
them for larger species of their
own genus. The negroes take
some up and these begin to weep
and cover them with kisses. When
a negro takes one by the hand to
lead him off, the nearest monkey
will clins: to the one who thus
finds a support and endeavor to go
on also. Another will grasp at
him, and so on, until the negro
leads a stajrsrerin": line of ten or a
dozen monkeys. When finally
brought to the village they are se
curely caged up and gradually
sobered down ; but for two or
three days a gradually diminishing
supply of liquor is given them, so
as to reconcile them by degrees to
their state of captivity.
TJirwiso Action.
The legislature of Ohio has just
done a very injurious thing, which
will be apt to react upon the demo
cratic party. At the last muni
cipal election in Cincinnati the
republicans elected all the officers,
excepting only the Judge of the
Police- court; their triumph in
cluded the board of pubic works.
This board the legislature has
abolished, and given the power of
appointing a new board to the
Judp-e of the Police court. No
argument was used for this action
other than "political expendiency."
Some of the most influential demo
cratic members of the legislature,
foreseeing the damage that would
be done to the party by abolishing
the republican board, protested
against it. The measure is de
nounced, also, by leading demo
cratic merchants of Cincinnati as
uncalled for and injurious. A
democratic paper, in commenting
upon the affair, remarks: "The
republicans mourn the loss of a
board of public works in Cincinnati,
but rejoice with justifiable con
fidence in the prospects of gaining
a legislature that will elect a
United States senator."
A recent press dispatch from 2s ew
York, states that subscriptions were
opened Saturday to the stock of a.
company to be formed to lay a sub
marine cable from the Pacific coast to
Hawaiian islands and Japan. One
capitalist headed the list with a sub
scription of 100,000. A subscription
of 1,000,000 is expected from the
Hawaiian government.
Baby carriages of the best styles,
and at low prices, at Loeb's.
Best Salem Hour is sold in this
city at 5 50 per barrel by Warren &,
McGuire.
Boat sponges, wholesale and retail
at Dements drug store, Astoria. Five
thousand just received.
lour complexion is sallow, and
skin yellow, your liver is affected.
ObtaiiTfrom your drujrgist a bottle of
Pfuudcr's Oregon Blood Purifier.
m
Keep your blood pure and your
health must be good, the great purifier
is Plunder's Oregon Blood Purifier. All
Astoria druggists have it now.
m F. YOS5,
BRICK LAYER.
Cement, Plasterer and Builder of any
kind of Brick Furnaces.
Please leave orders at Wilson & Fisher's
store, Ciienainui street, Astoria. 7-lm
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BROKER, BANKER,
A2
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
OREGON.
Exchange bonght and sold on all parts of
the United Slates and Europe.
OFFICE HOURS-From 8 o'clock a. m.
until 4 o'clock r. m.
lie fflatnal Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
.T. F. HouonTON .. .President
Ciias. K. Stouy.. Secretary
HAMILTON' ROYD, (. A'Pn; for Oro-nti
Geo. L. Stoky. j Aj,enu for Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, I'oetlakd, Oregon.
Net Caish received for Fire Prem
iums in 1S77 '. $333,511 04
Assets, Jan. l, 1878 $578,003 S3
Lidbxlxttes
Losses '-.npaid ,".nrs .T7
Dividends " l.fi." O 5.P 37
Surplus for Prone ty I rollers 372,470 47
Losses paid In Oregon in six.yearsSH4lG 72
1. Vtr. CCSE. Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
$.87,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
-OErD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SG7,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
conmERciAr. vision
ASSURANCE COMPANY
02? x.03srx02xr.
Capital SI 2,500,000.
MATT II. S1BSON, Agent,
Astoria. Oregon.
FIRFJI.'S FUHTD
INSURANCE COMPANY
' OF CATjlFOlSAIil.
ORGANIZED IN 18G3.
Total Looses Paid Slnre Organization.
$3,630,435 95.
E. C. IIOLDEN. Agent.
Astoria Oregon
MAGNUS C. CROSBY.
DKALKK IN"
StoYos, Tinware, and
House Furnishing Goods.
Hardware, Brass Goods,
Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings,
Engineers Supplies, Sheet Lead, Iron,
Copper, Brass, and Zinc.
C. H. BAIN & GO.
BEING NOW PREPARED WITH greatlv
increased facility to furnish the public
with all kinds of
Seasoned A No. 1 Lumber,
Boat Life, Doors, Windows,
BLINDS, TRANSOMS:
And all kinds ofhard 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.
T. S. JEWETT. B. S. KIMBALL.
Braving; & Trucking.
yV-pv r
ASTORIA TRUCK & DRAY CO.,
Sqaetuucque st., between Cass and Main,
Contract Par lniyins made aad satisfaction
cuAnmrttad Ordnr. loft at the Occidnrir rln-
tel gr rcei iby mail promptly filled
JEWETT & KIMBALL.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
pARKER HOUSE,
ASTORIA, OREGON,
H. B. PARKER. Proprietor.
THIS HOTEL is the largest, most comfort
able and best kept hotel in the city. Is
supplied with the best of spring water, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and" a first-cl;us
saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and a
fine billiard table. Free coach to the house ;
charges reasonable, 61 2T to 2 50 per dav, ac
cording to room occupied
A. J. il EO LKR. C. S. TVIM G HT.
OCCIDENT nOTEE.
MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria j Oregon.
THE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO
announce that the above, hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatlv to
the comfort of itsguestsandisnow the best
hotel north of San .Francisco.
C. VT. K2JOWLES. AT ZIKBEK.
CIutlUEXDOlff IIOTXX,
PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON.
ZIEBER & KN0WLES, Proprietors.
csrFree coach to and from the house"
TALIAX RESTAUR AST.
Just opened, newly furnished and first class.
S. DAMICO & CO., - ritorns.
Corner Lafayette and Second sts., Astoria.
Meals served in Italian, French and Ameri
can styles to order.
The table will be supplied at all times with
the best the market affords. The well known
and gentlemanly steward, V. A. Cook, will
always he on hand with a first class Italian
cook, pleased to see his friends. Come and
satisfy yourself. Private rooms for ladies.
Meals at all hours. '1 he best wines and ci
gars always on hand.
muitriK house,
D. L. TURPIN - Proprietor
MAIN STREET.
Between Squcmocqhe and Jefferson,
Astoria, Oregon.
Hoard and lodging per week St; oo
Roard per day ... l oo
Single Meal t .. 25
Tne table will be supplied at all times with
the best ihe market annuls.
XCTAIAA. WAXiIiA
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BROEMSER, - - Proprietor.
4
T Fresh oysters, and other dell-
cacies of the season, served inrOk
every style. fc2jnSlI
Opposite the Telegraph office, S'-ueniooJie
street, Astoria, Oregon.
OB-MS AI.S AT ALL TIOURS-tftt.
O
REG05T HOUSE.
Mam street, near Hustler's Wharf.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
Mrs. Mary Campuell, Proprietor.
Board and lodging by day or week.
MORTOS HOUSE,
CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREGON.
5. XORTOX, - - - - Proprietor.
(Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
Tnis norsE is a fire-proof brick,
just finished and newly furnished, with
the best of spring beds.
Terms Per w eek Ft oin S5 to ?G for loard
and lodging. Per day 51 00. Single meals
25 cents. Lodging 25 to 50 cents.
fcsTFree coach to and Irom the House.
Private
Boarding House.
u
MBS. Ql'INN -
PROPRIETOR.
"Will accommodate daj boarders or accom
modate any with board and lodging.
Prices re:isonalle. In Intralls building.
Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co's
Express office.
Astoria Liquor Store,
AUG. DANIELSON. Proprietor.
"Water st. Roadway, - Astoria. Oregon.
Importer and dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGaRS.
Sole agent for the celebrated
STONEWALL WHISKEY.
Keep Your Money Safe.
Ex steamship Oregon T have received an
other consignment of
TUCK"ERS PATJEXT AtAlSM
MONEY TILLS.
This matchless
Counter Alarm Honey Drawer
Is proof against Petty Thieves.
P2UCE 80 OO.
E. C. HOLDKN.
Commission Agent.
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
GEHEBiL MERCHANDISE,
Cwner Chenamus and Cass streets.
AST01UA - -. - x OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
SPECIAIi JTOTICE.
Having just received a new stock, consisting
of a splendid assortment of
Wilis, Caps, Soots and Shoes,
Groceries, Canned Fruits, etc.
alse:
Watclie8? Jewelry and Cutlery,
Besides a choice lot of
TOBACCO, CIGARS A3 PIPES.
Wines and Liquors,
Stationery and. Fancy Articles,
Which tco are offering at the lowest living
prices. Very respectfully.
JAMES McGEE.
At McGee's new building on the rondway.
It is no Use of Talking,
J. K. WIRT'S is the cheapest place to buy
PRUITS OR VEGETABLES,
As he has direct from San Francisco by every
steamer, all kinds of vegetables, such
as is in the market.
Apples. Pens. Celery, Caulifo-sver,
Asparajrus. Parsnips, Beets, Car
rots, Potatoes. Oranges,
And from Clatsop every day
EGGS, BUTTER, CIIEESE. AND HONEY.
Also : keep the best of
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, AND LIQUOBS.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where. J. KWIKT.
W JHL.3?
Is All This Bloii AU !
I HAVE JUST RETURNED
FROM THE EAST AND WILL
SELL MY GOODS AS 4
AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY
And am not going to say anything about it
A Square Deal Guaranteed
At the corner of Mam and Squeraoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
J. H. D. GRAY,
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
OYSTERS, by the SACK,
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc.
General storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms.
D. K. Warrkn.
C A. McGuikk!
Astoria Market !
Corner of Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA. OREGON.
WARREN & McGUIRE, Proprietor
(Successor to Hobsun it Warrcr..
Wbolesalo and Retail Dealers in all Rlnos
Fresh and Cured Meats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT, VEGETABLES, grc
rtij-Buttor, E&ga. Cheese, etc. constantly
n band.
ts Ships supplied at tho lowest rates.
Washington TSarket,,
Main Street - - Astoria Oregon,
BEKG2IAX & BE11JIY
T) ESPSCTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN- .
1 cion. of tho puulic to tho fact that tho -above
luarketwill always bo supplied with
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY
FRESH ANDMCURED MEATS!
Which will bo sold at lowest rates, wholesale
and retail. Special attention given to uuppiy
ngr ships.
ECLIPSE MARKET..
"VTest-Eijjlith Street, near the O.-.
S. X. Co's Whs-rr.
JOnN W. WEI.Cn rKoritiETOU .
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMT- .
-T. ly Groceries, and the various kinds of
first-class Meat and Fi-di, furnished in best
of style at the market, or delivered to any
part "oJ the city. Orders given to the messen
gers, or left at the market, will be promptly
filled.
My endeavor will he. by prompt attention
ami fair dealing, to please my patrons.
tSAll kinds of country produce taken In
exchange foriroods. and delivered to patrons t
free. i!Es"Give me a call.
4 IV. JTCllGUSOX.
Contractor and Builder,
All kind of Carpenters and Joinera Workv
promptly and neatly executed.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, and BILLS j
OF MATERIAL
Furnished ou short notice at vduced rate.
Snop Next door east of Fpiscopal church.
Q. T. KEID.
CALEDONIA SALOON,
Corner of Front and A street."-.
PORTLAND - - - OREGGh
tf-Late butcher in tr Ceutral.il arte,,.
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