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ASTORIA OREGON
ISSUED EVERY MORNING.
Mondaj Excepted.
D. C. IKELAXD : : Ii:Rl,ISIIEK.
Aidoriau Uuudhtq, (lass street.
icrms of Subscriptien:
served by Carrier, per week .25 Ccnf5
Sent by mail, four months S3 00
Sent by mail, cne year. 5) 00
free of Posiaso to subscribers.
&3 Advertisements inserted by the year at
the rate of SI 5i ior square per month.
Transient adverti.-in:;, by the day or week, j
fifty cent per suuarc for each insertion.
THE CITY.
Tirr. Daily astmkian will he sent hy
mailot'ocetib a month, frccof postage. Rcaa
jrx who contemplate absence from the ciln can
have The Astokiax folhno them. Daii.v
r Weekly nations to tin post-ojttcc witli
jut otialtlonal "xpensc. Adarcsscs may he
cnawjed as often as r.csircd. Leave aracrs at
the counting rtmm.
The fourth of July committee will
meet this evnin".
The Alpha and the Honora are j
advertised for Tillamook. J
both
Go to the fourth of July meeting
at the Court-house this evening.
The Mountaineer says losses by
the lire were covered by insurance.
The Oregonian arrived at San
Francisco about 7 o'clock yesterday
a. m.
It is reported that the Northern
Pacific railroad company have selected
Oowlitz puss.
The reported purchase of the
Rio Grande and Saratoga, for an op
position in this trade is denied.
Senator Cforcoran of Lane county,
is on his first visit to Astoria. We ac
knowledge a pleasant call from him.
Capt. E. C. Merriman, superin
tendent of the loth light-house dis
trict, started on a tour of inspection
north, with the Shubrick yesterday.
The good people at Knapna will
enjoy a strawberry party at the house
f A. Knapp, jr., Friday evening, the
20th. A general invitation is extend
ed to all.
Messrs. J. N. Tyner, and A. D.
Hazen 1st and 3d assistants to the
Postmaster-general will visit Oregon
and Washington Territory before
returning east.
Mr. and Mrs. Winton proceed to
St. Helen to-day upon a sad mission;
the burial of their infant daughter,
whose death, from whooping cough, is
.noted in another column. We express
sympathy for them in their loss.
We feel that the Astoria schools are
the best schools in Oregon if people
would xisifc the school oftener they
would ascertain this fact; as it is they
can learn the fact from reading the
reports which we present quiet fully
with pride to day.
.
The New York Herald of June 6th
will probably contain full particulars
of the success of the daring Swedish
explorer Nordenskjold, who has
successfully circumnavigated the
eastern continent. The Astoriax was
the first newspaper in Oregon to lay
the facts before the people.
Oregon strawberries, the first of
the season, at Larsens.
The Astoria correspondent of
the Oregonian suggests that it is
because of the wholesome punishment
meted out to vagrants by Judge Parker
and the vigilance of the Police force,
that Astoria k so quiet as it is. The
San Francisco correspondent of the
Standard says that lots of blacklegs
and scoundrels who were in Portland
.-i few months since are now plying
their nefarious trade in the bay city,
having left Portland through a whole
some fear of the rulings of Judge
Bellinger.
Air. J. Cody, on the roadway, is in
daily receipt of choice fresh fruits trom
San Francisco and interior gardens, di
rect Call and test them and buy some.
The musical society on Monday
evening held a business meeting at
which much important business
was transacted. A new constitution
was presented and adopted by the so
ciety, placing the same on a more per
manent basis than formerly, and mak
ing several changes on the old society
not the least of which was altering
the name from the Handel and Haydn
.society of Astoria, to the Astoria
Musical society, by wliich the new
society will now be known, as it was
thought by several members that the
Kild name had a slight appearance of
aping some of the similar societies m
tidier cities. Besides this several other
changes were made in the management
tc. The officers elected being the
same as in the old society, with the
addition of two directors.
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AROUND THE CITY.
Notions, candies and fruits of the
i the best quality, at C. A. Maj s.
I Persons wishing to prepare for
j fishing on the Sound, or for small fish
will find a quantity of suitable twine at
j .1. 11. D.GraVs. It is just the thing for
trout and herring nets.
J. S. Mayer has opened Rudolph
Earths beer hall near the Fishermen's
cannery. Call in when you are passing
and refresh yourself with the best in
the market. "
Mr. G. Hansen watchmaker and
jeweler of long experience, has perma
nently established himself in business
in Caufiehl's drug .store, Chenamus
street. Astoria. Watches and Jewelry
cleaned and repaired. (lem.s re-set. En
graving a specialty. All work guaran
teed. Give him a trial and he your own
judge of his workmanship. He will
soon add to his stock a well selected in
voice of Watches. Jewdry. Silver and
plated ware, which he will be able to
sell at ver low prices.
Fresh California fruit can be had
at C. A. 31 ay's on the arrival of every
steamer.
Magnus C. Crosln is sole agent for
the Medallion Ilange in the Astoria
market, which is unquestionably the
best range on the Pacific slope. Call
and examine.
Fishermen can get a square meal
at any time, at Pike's restaurant, Unity,
for fish. References: Fishermen who
have eaten there.
Owl'igto making a change in her
business, Mrs. Sfeers offer her stock of
millincn, notions, and ladies and child-
reus rt-a
isSui
rens ready made clothing, underwear.
musical instruments, books
ionery.at the lowest figures. Call
at the Jiee. Hive and see for yourself.
Goto the Little Rce I live, branch
of the old Bee Hive, for books, music,
musical instruments, blank books, sta
tionery, and notions generally, where
for a short time you can get bargains.
Remember the Little J Jee Hive, next to
Dement's drug store, and look at the
nice goods offered very cheap by Mns.
Stkki:.
The boss knight of the shining
Sheffield blade and a first-class hair
cutter, can be found at the Parker
House. Prices, UTi cents each for hair
cutting, shaving, dyeing, shampooing,
and bath.
A full assortment of counter and
grocers scales can be found at M. C.
Crosby's, at bottom prices.
Bergman & Berry have two new
boats for sale very cheap, 2(i foot keel.
lee cream, and fresh fruits of all
kinds at Schmeers, opposite the bell
tower. Also tresh oysters, in every
style.
A new lot of full hound blank, and
receipt books. specially for use in can
neries, at the City Book store.
There is no use talking Max Wag
ner of the Cheat Eastern saloon is the.
only man lo please his customers well.
He keeps the finest San rrancisco bear
in the city, it sparkles like champaigne.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Bailey's.
Rooms to let, by the day, week, or
month, at Mrs. W. U. Twilight's.
Oysters served in every style at
the Walla Walla Restaurant
Now that building is reviving in
Astoria, bear in mind the fact that Peter
Runey is well supplied with all kinds of
building materials which he is prepared
to dispuse of to all at very lowest rates.
When you are looking for a place
to amuse yourself, drop in at Max Wag
ner's, Great. Eastern saloon, and listen
to the organ and take a glass of his fine
San Francisco beer.
Get vour baskets filled for a little
money at l5ai ley's.
White Darling potatoes at Berg
man & Berry's.
Now is the time for cleaning up
our houses, and ornamenting them.
For this purpose you can find nothing
that will add to tlie appearance of your
parlors so much as a pair of those beau
tiful chromos at the City Book store,
sold for nearly one-half the usual cost of
such pictures! Call and see for your
selves.
P. J. Goodman, on Main street, has
Just received the latest and most fash
ionable style of gent and ladies boots,
shoes, etc
M. C. Crosby is prepared to do all
kinds of jobbing in the plumbing and
steam fitting line; also, bath tubs, and
water backs for stoves and ranges fur
nished on shortest notice.
The proprietor of the Chicago
house,whom everybody knows as a popu
lar caterer, has fixed his hotel up in
splended sUle. It is all newly painted
and furnished, and is one of the most
attractive places on Main street Call
around; every luxury of the season at
the Chicago house.
Mr. J. Stewart stone and marble
cutter of Astoria will guarantee satis
faction to all ordcringwork of him. and
will do a better job for less money than
any outside workman. His work in the
cemetery here should be sufficient recom
mendatfon. Before you let your con
tracts for work of this kind it would be.
well to call upon Mr. Stewart
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4 W. FERGUSON.
" Contractor and Builder,
All kinds of Carpenters and 'Joiners Work
promptly and neatly executed.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, and BILLS
OF MATERIAL
Furnished on short notice at reduced rates.
Shop Next door east of Episcopal church.
WHOLESALE TRADE.
Ch W. HUME
XrC
Corner of Water
andjLQlney
Streets,
Astoria. Oregon!
A.
v
Wholesale Dealer
IN
GROCERIES PROYISIOI.
S5FAgent for the Golden City Chemical
Works. It. W. Pavne & Son's Steam Engines.
Fay's Wood Working Machinery.
STlslionnen's and Cannery Supplies a
specialty. Cotton Seme Twine and N et Lines
sold at San Francisco prices.
C3POars, Cordage, Blocks. Oakum, etc.
Star of the Columbia. 150 fire test Kerosene.
Turpentine and Varnish. Sail cloth made
expressly for light boats.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
X. W. C2-&.SEU
BANKER,
.VXD
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA,
- ' OREGON.
Exchange bought and sold onfall parts of
the United States andnEufope.
OFFICE HOURS-From SVclock A. m.
until 4 o'clock i. m.
Hoe Mntnal Insiirance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA,-
.T. F. Houghtox- .......President
Chas. R. Stoiiy : Secretary
UAMJI.TOX liOYD. I
Gko. L. Stokv. j
. ..Agents for Oregon
Office Northeast corner of Stark and First
streets, Poktlaxd, Oregox.
Net Cash received for Fire Prem
iums in 1877..,, .;-... $335,511 04
Assets, Jan. 1, 1S78 .. $578,0G5 S3
Liabilities
Looses vnpaid $.1,638 37
Dividends " 1,057 00 5.5.05 37
Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47
Losses paid in Oregon in six years-$114,5l6 72
I. IV.
CASE, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
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 SG7,000,000.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
C030IERCIAI. 13SIOX
ASSURANCE COMPANY
OP L03KTI03Sr.
Capital S 12,500,000-
MATT II. SIBSON, Agent,
Astoria, Oregon.
CTREIUEX'S FUSTD
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CAUFORIIIA.
ORGANIZED IN 18 63.
Total Losses Pnltl Since Organization.
$8,630,435 &5.
E. C. HOLDEN, Agent.
Astoria Oregon
KIPORTJLXa TAXJLOR,
Occidental notel Block, ) r
281 Bush Street, - San Franclsce Cal.
Mr. J. P. Hixson, agent for Henry- Steil.
will remain at the Occident hotel, Astoria,
for a few days. ,.
Mr. Hixson has with him. for vour inspec
tion, the Iarsrest and finest assortment of the
latest Foreign Goods, oyer brought to this
coast.
Mr. Steil gives his personal attention to all
orders entrusted to his care, which. 1tli his
long experience and success In the, business,
guarantees satisfaction. f
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
pAHKER HOUSE,
ASTOIHA, OREGON,
H. B. PAHKEIt. ----- rroprietor.
THIS HOTEL is the largest, most comfort
able and best Kept hotel in the city. Ts
supplied with the best of spnnj: water, hot
and cold baths, barbershop, and a first-class
saloon with best of liquors and cigars, and a
fine billiard table. Free coach to the house ;
charges reasonable, SI 25 to $2 50 per day, ac
cording to room occupied
JUTKS. S. X. ARRIGOXI,
pRorniETon of
The Pioneer Restaurant.
Main Stkekt. - Astoria. Okecsox.
lias constantly on hand a full supply of
V 11 E Si 31 O Y S T E K S,
"Which will be served In any style desired.
Strawberries and Cream
and Ice Cream in season.
Meal. 25 cents; at all Honrs.
Private Boarding.
MKS. HOUSEMAN, - - PitorniKron.
Will accommodate boarders,
WITH OK WITHOUT ROOMS.
Next door to Metropolitan Hall,
Astoria, Oregon.
A. J. MKOLKIt. C. S. W1UG11T.
OCCIDENT HOTJEI.
MEGLEit & W1UGUT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE PKOFRIETOKS 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.
C. W. KhOWLKS. AL ZIEP.EK.
CXAKEXDOX nOTEL.
PORTLAND, - - - - OREGON.
ZIEBER & KN0VLES, Proprietors.
CrtTFree coach to and from the houseful
TTAlilAX
RESTAUKAST.
Just opened, newly furnished and first class.
S. DAMICO & CO., - Pnoriis.
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 hot the market affords. The well known
and gentlemanly steward, V. A. Cook, will
always be on hand with a first class Italian
cook! pleased to see his fiiends. Come and
satisfy yourself. Private rooms for ladies.
Meals at all hours, lnc uest wines and ci
gars always on hand.
muitPix MOUSE,
D. L. TURPIN - PROWiJETOtt
MAIN STREET.
Between Squemocqhe and Jefferson,
Astoria, Okkgox.
Board and lodging per week $5 oo
Board per dav 1 00
Single Meal 25
Tne table will be supplied at all times with
the best the market allords.
TTAIiIA IVAXTjA
RESTAURANT,
THEO. BROEMSER, - - PROntlETOii.
Fresh oysters, and other deli
cacies of the season, served in
t:uiy M.VIU. wSG&rjx!Ci
Opposite the Telegraph office, bquemoqhe
street, Astoria, Oregon.
8STMEALS AT ALL HOURSS.
i:i:;ox house.
Mam street, near Hustler's "Wharf.
ASTORIA, - - - ORECON.
Mns. Mary Camvuklt,, Proprietor.
Board and lodging by day or week.
"jyOItTOX 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 furnished, with
the best of spring beds.
Tkhms Per week From S5 to ?G for board
and lodging. Per day Si 00. Single meals
25 cents. Lodging 2." to r0 cents.
C3"Frcc coach to and from the House.
Private
Boarding House.
MRS. Ql'INN
- PROPRIETOR.
Will accommodate day hoarders or accom
modate any with hoard and lodging.
Prices rcasonahle. In Iugalls' huilding,
Jefferson street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co's
Express ofllce.
Keep Your Money Safe.
Ex steamship Oregon I have received an
other consignment of
TUCKEK'S PATI3XT AMLITM
MONEY TILLS.
Tins matchless
Counter Alarm Money Drawer
Is proof against Petty Thieves.
.pieicis $o oo.
E. C. HOLDEN.
Commission Agent.
I. "W. CASE,
IMPORTER AND "WHOLESALE AND RE
TAIL DEALER IN
PORTER AN
TAIJ
GEMIAL
Corner Chenamus and
ASTORIA
Cass streets.
OREGOX.
BesiraMe Homesteafl Property
ON ACCOUNT OF REMOVAL FROM
the city, we are instructed to sell
Five Acre Block So. 22,
ALSO :
Five Acre Block IVo. 25,
On the south side of Astoria Peninsular,
fronting on Youngs bay. These lots will be
sold cheap for cjish. Title is perfect.
p-For particulars inquire at this office
for thirty days. tt,t , .
D. C. IRELANP,
AMUSEMENTS.
GRAND OPENING
OF-
Hill's Sew Variety TMalre,
Containing six
NEW AND ELEGANT BOXES,
SITTING ROOMS, ETC.
The Decorations of the New Theatre were
executed by Mr. F. Holt.
NEW AND ELABORATE SCENERY.
Painted by Mr. Wni. "West. Architect and
Builder Mr. Kemble.
On and after this date will be given a
First Glass Entertainment,
Which for Refinement and Novelty cannot
be equalled on this coast. Our Per
formance Commences with our
First Part oi Male and Female
GRAND OLIO,
Consisting of
Singing, Dancing, Acrobatic Feats,
Negro Sketches, Trapeze Performers,.
Pantomimists and Jugglers.
HOUSE CROWDED NIGHTLY
To see our Refined and Pnequalled enter
tainment. New Acts, New Song's and com
plete change of Programme twice a week.
EO. ISIIX. Proprietor.
Entrance to Boxes and Circle on Chena
mus Street. Performance to commeuco
at eight o'clock precise.
TI1EKE "WILL BE A BALL
GIVEN AT MUSIC HALL ON
WEDNESDAY EVENING,
JUNE 11. 1S70.
MISCELLANEOUS
"ftTOTICE. All persons knowing themselves
.Li indebted to the undersigned are re
quested to call and settle the same as soon as
possible, asunder the circumstances funds
are necessary. We may be found at the
office of Warren , McfSuire for the present.
1 KENCHARD & UPSHUR.
Astoria. Mav 19. 1S7D.
STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE. No-'
tiee is hereby given that the Common
Council of the city of Astoria propose to or
der the improvement of that portion of Astor
street from the west side of Lafayette street
J to the casl side of Genevlve street, by grad
ing ami Dunning oi suieu;iiKs on eaen sine ui
of said street, and unless a remonstrance
signed by the owners of two-thirds of tho
property fronting on said portion of said
street be filed with the Auditor and Clerk
within ten days from date of this notice, the
Common Council will order said improvement
to be made.
By order of the Common Council.
R. H. CARD WELL,
Auditor and Clerk
Dated Astoria, June 6. 1878. SiWdipc,
Astoria Liquor StOie,
A. DAN1ELSON - -
PROPRIETOR
Keeps constantly on band the finest as
sortment of
Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
at Wholesale and retail.
Call and ee for yourself, on the roadway,
near the Oregon Steam Navigation Com
pauys dock.
NEW BAKERY.
Main street, opposite the Parker House.
C. CAROW, rr.oPiiiETOR
Of the above named New Bakery.
Respectfully invites a share of the public
patronage, confident of hb ability to please
n is p.itnms.
G. W. PARKER,
DKALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
WHITE LEAD. PAINTS and COAL OILS
Rrooms, Kru.Nlies and Wooilen-ware,
Tobacco, Cigars and Stationery,
Cients FurniMiiii;? Cioo!s, Eiv
Near the Corner
Slain and Coneomly Sts., Astoria
r II. BAI3T & CO.,
DEALKK IX
Boors. Windows. Blinds. Tran
soms, Lumber, ltc.
Steam Mil Near Weston Hotely
Cor. Genevive and Astor streets.
MAGNUS C. CROSBY.
DKALElt IX
Stoves, Tinware, and
House Furnishing Goodsv
Hardware, Brass Goods,
Lead and Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittings
Engineers Supplies Sheet Lead, iron
Copper Bitiss and Zinc.
Wilson & Fisher
DEAI.EItS TX
:o:.:el:d"v7-l:es.:h2
LUBRICATING OILS, COAL OIL,
PAINTS AND OILS.
Sheet, Round, and Square Prepared
Rubber Packing.
PEOYISIONS, MILL PEED,
GAPvDEN SEED, GRASS SEED,
Which will be exchanged for country pro
duce or sold at lowest prices.
Corner Chenamus and Hamilton Streets
ASTORIA, OREGON.
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