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Astoria, Oregon, Tuesday Morning, June 10, 1879.
2STo. 35.
SALEM CORRESPONDENCE.
The Capital City not .so
Might .Suppose.
Dead as One
CHOICE SEXTIMESTS, AND
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.
WORTIIF
Sai,i:m, June 5, 1879.
Editor Astekian:
The god of day in its diurnal
rising and setting, the clock in its
chiming the passing hours, are not
more faithful in punctilious fulfil
ment of allotted rounds than the
arrival of The Daily Astorjax,
one of our most welcome visitors
that, though voiceless, tells us all
we could wish to know of the little
city within hearing of blue Paci
fic's ebbing and flowing tides, the
place like no other in the wide
world, therefore difficult of des
cription in choice of adjectives;
apropos the frequent quotations
from The Astokian in other pa
pers surirests the inference that
vour city will
soon assume the
rank 211 the state to wlncli it is en
titled by its pre-eminently favored
locality as a maritime point.
The capital citv makes haste!
but slowly; socially, politically
and otherwise. Our metropolitan
friends often make the consoling
remark that it is "as dead as can
be," which soft impeachment is
however emphatically denied it
would be scarcely becoming in a
place where senators are made,
and which is honored with the
presence of the highest state offi
cials, to show unseemly haste
either to be opulent or great.
Our hail storm was a notable
event of which we have constant
reminder in the battered and torn
condition of the foliage, ruined
gardens and fruits. That thirty
minutes left marks which only a
year can efface. The storm seemed !
ro vent a particular spite upon the
maples that mark a distinguishing
feature to our citv. Manv of those
beautiful trees you noticed on your 1
recent visit here, look as if made I
a tars-et of for numberless shots,
and have assumed a more than i
autumn hue, and uncanny because
out oi season; it is too late even
for nature's skilful hand to repair
until summer, autumn and winter
have completed the cycle of the
season once more.
'There is a Reaper whose name is Death
And, with his sickle keen,
lie reaps the bearded grain at a breath,'
And we have many times been
reminded of his presence, as one
by one he gathers into his garner
pioneers and others whom we have
met in our daily walks. First, Mr.
Hugh Owens, then Mr. I. N. Gil
bert, Hon. E. N. Cook, and lastly
Mr. A. L. Stinson, whose depart
ure hence you chronicled not long
since.
"One by one they go before us,
Only left us by the way.'
I have sometimes thought that
those who are soon to traverse the
valley of Shadows, wear the signet
somewhere, only with our limited
human vision we cannot see it.
Those named have left enduring
imprints upon onr local records
which will be undiminished for
many a year.
Mrs. Pieman's sweet lyric of
;1 come! I come! ye have called
me long," is for our summer-tide
this year rather than the spring, for
it has sometime seemed as though
the sun had forgotten how to
shine, or the clouds to cease their
weeping, but now the thoughts of
the many will turn mountainward,
and the favored few to inhale the
salt sea air. Astoria, as I have
often told you, has a charm all its
own, and often recalls half forgot
ten bits of poetry, and pleasant
walks on the shore with a stifT
breeze blowing in our face, and
the waves tossing their white caps
over the breakers on the bar.
'There is a pleasure, on the sounding
shore,
There is .society where none intrudes
ly the deep seii, and music in its roar.
While visiting there last sum
mer some idle time was spent in
watching the swallows that had
built a nest under the eaves of a
store opposite; a dignified gray
tgit frequently crossed the'treet to
the great alarm of the bjpds who
would circle around and around
her, chirping angrily the while,
but puss walked into the store, and
under the fence, pursuing the even
tonorof her way as if unconscious
of the flutter and distress she was
creating, but from an occasional
wicked look in her eve and an
omnious lick to her chops you
might infer that she had thoughts
about sour grapes, or when the
birds came too close that she was
mentally calculating hqw many
swallows it would take to make a
good dinner.
The ladies of the Methodist
church at this place gave" the first
strawberry party of the season, and
last evening: the Conereinitional
ladies held one of their finished
entertainments for which the so
ciety is so noted; the music was
under the direction of Miss Laura
x.dams, and was from the best com
posers. Most interest centered in
the scene from Shakspeare's u"Yin
ters Tale," whose Queen Hermione
appears as a statue, having really
been preserved from death by
iJaulma, a maid of honor.
Tvin
Lerontes had also banished
his
daughter Perdita, who was saved
from death by a shepherd and
married the son of the king of
Bohemia. Miss Teresa Holder
ness made, an exquisit personation
of living statuary.
Salem has two vearly events to
liven up the city and remind us
that we "still live." One is the
state fair, which has been a partial
failure for several years, owing to
rains, but this year the "clerk" is
to be cheated if possible by the
! appointment of two weeks earlier.
I he future prosperity of tne Ag
ricultural society will depend in a
Sr?at measure upon the success of
tins year.
The second event is the com
mencement at "Willamette univer-
sity5 occurring next week, at which
tmie a cIass of SIX four 1:ldies and
'o gentlemen, win ue graduated.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be
preached on Sunday; music, ex
aminations and other literary ex
ercises will occupy the days until
Thursday, when the class will re
ceive their diplomas.
The seventh annual meeting of
the. Pioneer Association will take
place on the fair grounds June 17th
and ISth, with the attractions of
music, procession, addresses, camp
fires, picnic dinners, and best of all,
"experiences" related by pioneers
who love to "iisjht their battles
ocr again.
We noticed with regret, for the
sake of Astoria people, to learn of
Rev. Mr. Parker's resignation as
rector of Grace church. While a
resident of Salem Mr. Parker made
many warm friends, and a more
earnest, faithful worker never
lived among us. We will join you
in wishing him prosperity where
ever he may go. Of success he is
always assured, carrying, as he
does, the elements of it with him.
ClIEMEKETA.
Oregon strawberries, the first of
the season, at Lursens.
WILLIAM FRY,
PRACTICAL
boot a:st shoe
MAKER,
MAIX STKKKT. - ASTOKIA, OllKGOX.
Z7 Pel feet fits guaranteed. All work
warranted. Give
promptly filled.
me a trial. All orders
Manufacturer of
Boots and Shoes.
All kinds of repairing neatly and
promptly attended to
MAIN ST., - ASTORIA. OREGON.
MiaUe Hnmestead. Property
FOE SjOlIUS.
ON ACCOUNT OF REMOVAL FROM
the eity, we arc instructed to sell
Five Acre Bloclt 3To. 22,
ai.so :
Five Acre Block; IVo. 25,
On the south side of Astoria Peninsular,
fronting on Youngs bay. These lots will be
sold cheap for cash. Title is perfect.
E-"Kor particulars inquire at this office
for thirty days.
D. C. IRELANP.
jMRfiVTGi
WHOLESALE TRADE.
G.w, huiyse;
Comer of "Water and Olney Streets,
Astoria, Oregon.
Wholesale Dealer
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MEREST PROVISMS.
t3rAgent for the Golden Citjjphemlcal
Works. B. W. Pavnc & Son's Stemir Engines.
Fay's Wood Working Machinery 3k
tat
"Fishermen's and Cannery .Supplies a
sjicukiii. unimi ouiuc x wmi; uuu'ixui, luiics
sold at ban i? rancisco prices.
1
Es"Oars. Cordage. Blocks. Oakum, etc.
Star of the Columbia, IjO fire testKSrosene.
Turpentine and Varnish. Sail cloth made
uxpnx&iy xor ligm uuais.
BANKING AND INSCRJSN'CE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
X. "W. C4JJ3E.
BROKER, BANKER,
AXD-
INSURANCE AGENT.
.Jfc'
ASIOKIA,.
OREGON;
Exchange bought and sold on all parts of
the United States and Europe.
OFFICE HOURS-From 8 o'clock A. M.
until 4 o'clock p. m.
Horns Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,
J. F. IIouoiiton.. President
Cii.vs. R. Stojiy. Secretary
as'n&ss?'- 'r res"
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Portland, Oregon.
Net Gush received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877 $333,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 1878 - 578,005 8o
Liabilities
Losses vnpaid sn.oss 37
Dividends " 1.337 00 5,505 37
Surplus for Pronely Holders ..$572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six yearsS114,5lG 72
I. IV. CASE. Agent.
Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
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LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART
FORD, AND
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Representing a capital of SC7,000,0OO.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
COMMERCIAL. I73IOK
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF ZEjOXSTDOTSIV
Capita! SI 2,500,000.?
MATT II. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
FZllFJIES'S FtISI
INSURANCE COMPANY.
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ORGANIZED IN IS 63.
Total Ixixhps- Paid Since Organization.
3,630,485 SS.
E. C. IIOLDEN. Agent.
Astoria Oregon
BILL HEAD PAPER,
OF FVERY GRADE AND COLOR, PRIX
ted or plain, at lowest rate?, at
Tuk Astoriax office
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-chiss
saloon witli best of liquors and cigars, and a
tine billiard table. Free coach to the house ;
charges reasonable, SI 25 to $250 per dav, ac
cording to room occupied
M
RS. S. X. AltRIGOXI,
PROPRIETOR OF
TIic Pioneer Uesiaiirant.
Main Street. - Astoria. Oregon.
Has constantly on hand a full supply of
FItESII OYSTERS,
"Which will be served in any style desired.
Strawberries and Cream
and Ice Cream in season.
Hcnls, 2.1 cents; at nil IIour.
Private Boarding.
MRS. HOUSEMAN, - - Proprietor.
Will accommodate boarders,
WITH OR WITHOUT ROOMS.
Next door to Metropolitan Hall,
Astoria, Oregon.
A. J. 3IEOI.ER. C. S. "Wl&IGHT.
OCCIDENT HOTEL,
MEGLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
mnE PROPRIETORS ARE HAPPY TO
JL announce that the above hotel has been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatlv to
the comfort of its guests and is now the uest
hotel north of San Francisco.
C. W. KNOWLKS. AI. ZIEHEN.
CrulKESflDOIV HOTEL,
PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON.
ZIEBER & KNOWLES, Proprietors.
lEiTFrec coach to and from the house"w
TTA&IAX llfiSTAUItAST.
Just opened, newly furnished and first class.
S. DAMICO & CO., - I'rotos.
Comer 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 t lie market affords. The well known
and gentlemanly steward, V. A. Cook, will
always be on hand with n, first class Italian
cook, pleased to see hisIriends4.toraeand
satisfy yourself. Private rooms for, ladies.
Meals at all hours. The best wines and ci
gars always on hand.
muitpix house,
D. L. TURPIN - Proprietor
MAIN STREET.
Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson,
Astoria, Orkgox.
Board and lodging per week SS oo
Board per day l 00
Single Meal - 25
Tne table will be supplied at all times with
the best the market affords.
W
AliliA IVAXiTjA
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BROEMSER, - - Proprietor.
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Fresh oysters, and other deli- (?
cades of the season, served iHj-jcK
every style. g&SS!aji
Opposite the Telegraph office, Sjueiuoqhe
street, Astoria, Oregon.
C5TMEALS AT ALL HOURS-ffn.
QKE
GOX HOPSE.
Mam street, near Hustler's "Wharf.
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
Mrs. Mary Campbell, Proprietor.
Board and lodging by day or week.
"jW-ORTOX HOUSE,
CORNER C AND FIRST STREETS,
PORTLAND. OREGON.
P. XORTOX, - - - - Proprietor.
(Formerly of the Portland Hotel.)
TniS HOUSE IS A FIRE-PROOF BRICK,
just finished and newly funifehcd, with
the best of spring beds.
Terms Per week From $5 to -er, for board
and lodging. Per day SI 00. Single meals
25 cents. lodging 2.1 to .10 cents.
CS'-Free coacii to and from the nouse.
Private Boarding House.
MRS. QUINN
- PROPRIETOR.
-o-
"Will accommodate day boarders or accom
modate any wjth board and lodging.
Prices reasonable. In IngnuV building,
Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo &Co's
Express otlice.
Keep Your Money Safe.
Ex steamship Oregon I have received an
other consignment of
TUCKER'S FATJEKT AULK32
MONEY TILLS.
This matchless
Counter Alarm Money Drawer
Is proof against Petty Thieves.
1KICE 0 00.
E. O. HOLDEN.
Commission Agent.
I. W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND WIIOLFSALE AND RE
TAIL DEAI ER IN
(MEAL' MSCEAMSE;
Corner Chenamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA, -. OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ECLIPSE MARKET..
"West-Eijjlitk Street, near Hie O.
S. HT. Co's AVliarf.
JOHN W. "WELCH Proprietor
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FAMT
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 endeavors ill be, by prompt attention
and fair dealing, to ple:ise my patrons.
C3rAll kinds of country produce taken in
exchange for goods, and ueliveied to patrons
free. Ei?"Give me a call.
CENTRAL MARKET.
General assortment of table stock constantly
on hand, such as
Canned Fruits and Jelly,
Bacon, Hams, Shoulders, Lard,
EGS, BUTTER, CHEESE,
Fresh Fruits anfl YeietaWes.
FISH, POULTKY A3I GAME
In the season.
CIGAKS A3TD TOBACCO.
Best or YriRES A3TW X.IQUORS.
All cheap for CASH. Goods sold on com
mission. Opposite I. W. Case's store.
J. RODGERS.
SI'JSCIATj xotice.
Having just received a new stock, consisting
of a splendid assortment of
H:is, C:sps. Boots and Shoes,.
Groceries, Canned Fruits, etc.
also :
Watclies. Jewelry anI Cutlery.,,
Besides a choice lot of
TOBACCO. CIGARS AXB PIPEW.
Wines and Liquors,
Stationery and Fancy Artieles.
Which we are offering at the lowest livii.g
prices. Very respectfully.
JAMES McGEE.
At McGce's new building on the roadway.
It is" no 'Fsr ofTaMlif
J. K. WIRT'S is the cheapest place to buy
FRUITS OR VEGETABLES,
.As he has direct from San Francisco bv eyerv
steamer, all kinds of vegetables, such
as is in the market.
Apples. Peas, Celery, Canlifower,
Asparagus, Parsnips, Beets, Car
rots, Potatoes, Oranges,
And from Clatsop every day
EGGS, BUTTER, CHEESE. A2JD HONEY;
Also : keep the best of
CIGARS. TOBACCOS, AND LIQUORS.
Call and examine before purchasing else-,
when. J. K. WIRT. '
WHAT
Is All TMs Blown Almt !
I HAVE JUST EETTJRNED
FROM THE EAST AND WILL
SELL MY G00L& AS-
AS ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY
And am not going to say anything about it
A Square Deal Guaranteed'
At the comer of Mam and Squemoqhe sts.,
ASTORIA, - OREGON.
T. BAITiy
J. H. D. GRAX.
Wholesale and retail dealer in.
OYSTERS, by 1he SACK;.
Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Et
w.
Genera! storage and Wharfage on reason
able terms.
D. R. Warrkx.
C. A. McGuibk',
Astoria Market !
Corner of ChenamuRantl Cafesstreetm,
ASTORIA. OREGON.
"WARREN & McGTJIRB, Proprietor
(Succewoiv to JJobtw tfc Warrcr-.
Wholesale and Retail Doalers in alt Rlucu? ,.
Fresh and Cured ftfteats!
A full line of Family Groceries,
CANNED FRUIT. VEGETABLES, ETC.
xS" Butter, Egg?, Cheese, eta. constantlj
n hand.
235- Ships supplied at the Jowost rates.
IVasiilngtoiL Tffarket
Malv Street, - - Astoria Oregon,
HEJIG3TAN & BEUJIY
RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN-.
t;on of the public to the fact that thu,.
above Market will always be supplied with
FULL VARIETY BEST QUALITY.
FRESH ArJETcURED MEATS!
"Which will he sold at lowest rates, wholepji 3
and retail. SpecjaJ attention givensupjjjy
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