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ASTORIA. OKEGON:
B. C. IKEI,AXI JSrtitor.
ASTORIA Jijxe 28, 1879.
Of eleven female candidates
"who presented themselves for the
first examination for the degrees
of the University of London, six
were placed in the honors division,
four were declared entitled to ex
hibition, and one was second in
the -whole list of candidates. The
standard of the London Universi
ty is a very high one.
There are several young men
in England to-day who may at any
moment take up a newspaper and
learn that they have jumped from
a few hundreds to many thousands
a year by a Zulu's spear going
through an elder brother. There
must be a difficult conflict of emo
tion in some such cases.
The Oregon ian thinks that
the dispatches to the effect that
Vanderbilt was moving to get
control of the Union Pacific would
seem rather to point to the North
ern Pacific, since the Union is in
the hands of Gould and his
friends, who probably are pre
pared to hold it: But should Van
derbilt bring his strength to the
Northern Pacific, he would be
simply doing the natural thing of
extending his line, which now
reaches from New York to St
Paul, across the continent.
A "writer in a late Victoria pa-
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per ia ueiuuu LuiiLine ultimate ter-
y minus of the Northern Pacific will
k be at Holmes harbor, which, when
connected with Admiralty inlet by
very short ship canal, will afford
the J10st land-locked, commodious
and Approachable anchorage, of
anv vLlnt onJ?ne eastern sho'reT3.
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up to the 49th paral
lel. The map published some
years ago by the Northern Pacific
railway companT, shows their in
tended northern terminus at Bel
lingham bay, the earliest coal ex
porting harbor in "Washington ter
ritory,and fronting on Fuca straits,
within a few miles of the British
border. When this map was pub
lished, the directors of the com
pany were perhaps not aware of
the obstacles presented to safe
navigation, out and in, by islands,
large and small, of the Haro archi
pelago. The' may then, also, not
have known the great special ad
vantages of Holmes harbor, at a
later date named by them as the
western terminus.
Every woman that suicides says
the St. Louis Times, has "lovely gold
. en hair;" every trout is a "speckled
beauty;" every party is "the most re
cherche affair of the season;" every
ladT is "beautiful and accomplished;"
dancing is always kept up "till the
wee sma' hours;" every newspaper we
hate is "our respected contemporary;"
every man we know is either a Judge,
Colonel or Major.
Our sanctum is getting to be a
regular ciirio3ity-skop. We had bones,
stones, coal, etc., throwed at us last
week in quantity. Now we have a
willow, which grew on the banks of a
setlzer -water spring in Germany, a
stone-jug made from clay from the other
side of the same spring, and some
water from the spring itself. This lot
was saved from the wreck of the
Itepublic, and is a sample of what
Larseli has to sell.
In addition to the singular casu
alties in other states, noted in our
news columns to-day, Oregon has one
to effer: On Tuesday hist a man
named Skeels, in Yamhill county was
seriously wounded with a grain sack
needle. Ho was sewing a sack of
grain, which hung up in front of him,
and while in this act the sack by some
me.uis came down upon him, and
striking the hand in which he held
the needle, drove the instrument,
point foremost, into his person. It
struck his breast bone and ranging
downward to the region of his
stomach, was broken off, and quite a
piece of it left sticking there.
Harbor 6f Refnse.
CapfalHH Tflilte and BcbHcy Examined
Before the Board of Engineers.
On the 19th the board of enjrin
eers in San Francisco again heard
testimony relative to the proposed
port of safety on the northern
coasti Capt. White, of the reve
nue marine, said he had been on
the coast since 1855. He could
not name any particular point for
a harbor of refuge tluit would
benefit commerce generally. Ships
usually stand off shore. In thick
weather a sailor would hardly dare
to run to any given point. Capt.
White would take his chances by
running oft shore. If a vessel is
disabled it will make from the
shore, generally. If it is to wind
ward of a good place, it may run
for it, if the exact position of the
vessel is known. From Novem
ber to May the prevailing winds
are from the southeast. In the
winter season two-thirds of the
weather north of Cape Foul weather
is boisterous. South of that point
the weather is better. A pretty
snug harbor would have to be
built in order to make a secure
harbor, owing to the ground-swell.
The prevailing currents are from
the north, but in shore they often
change with the wind. Some of
the cargo of the wrecked Great
Republic has been picked up in
Puo-et-soUnd. Foffs seem to clear
up first toward the north. The
only benefit that could be derived
from a breakwater would be gained
only bT the commerce to that par
ticular point, and would not bene
fit commerce generally. He was
of the opinion that by building a
wall from Fort Stevens out along
the sand bank at the mouth of the
Columbia river, it would throw
the water into one channel and
throw the bar outside, and the
greater the distance from shore,
the better could a vessel cross it.
The depth of water, too, might be
deepened. A vessel once across
would find good anchorage. It
w.ould be possible to cross the bar
about as often as the bar at the
mouth of San Francisco harbor.
Either Coos bay or Port Orford
could be made good harbors, but
he did not know who would
there. i m
iff-Q&rard Debeny of the
California, was the next gentleman
called, and said that he thought a
harbor was needed on the Oregon
coast. He would object to Port
Orford on account of a reef. The
harbor should be situated so that
tugs could go out to give relief.
Sailing vessels often run out of
the wind in going for a harbor,
and then need tugs. The captain
has seen the swell break in fifteen
fathoms of water. If a harbor of
safety was located where tugs
could not be used, it would not
be of much benefit, he thought.
Mr. Dave has dissoluted with his
last partner. He eat more oysters
than he opened. His first artner got
drunk, and his last one was a gorman.
How intemperace does ruin the hopes
of even an oysterman.
The number of sea-lion at Tilla
mook rock is immense, and they
would not stir a peg. One of the
mariners from the Corwin took off his
shoe and hit an old follow over the
head to make him scamper, but the
monster (as large ;is an ox), only wink
ed at his assailant.
The preliminary survey of the
Astoria and Wmnemucca railroad will
be made some time in July through
the Kehalem valley to some point in
Washington county, intersecting the
Oregon Central railroad. Capitalists
in Astoria will build the railroad by
their own individual means to the
cedar forests and coal fields of Ne
halcm, even though no other aid to
the enterprise be presented. But it
is a foregone conclusion in our mind,
says the Hillsboro Independent, that
the Astoria and Winnemucca line will
be built, and if Oregon capitalists can
do it alone, so much the better.
XT2TY ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOST. On the night of June 21th, be
tween Tongue-point and Astoria, about
1X0 fathoms, 40 mesh net, Is'o. 40, 12 Barbours
twine. Some corks branded R J : same let
ters soldered on the buoy. Finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving the same at
Fishermen's Packing company, or any in
formation leading to the recovery of said
net will be thanklully received and paid for,
by UOBEltT JOUXSOX,
5l-lf F. P. C.
Axes-Kumboldt, Amoskeag,
and other brands.
Picks, Shovels, Pitch-forks,
Tfcctra IlauUles. Scyths nnd Snaths,
Ox Kows, Kails, Ropes, 5ltc
To be found at
BAELTETS.
Main street, Astoria.
IT f " " ' " XggnaEaa.lllXBEMUJLJUJ..JMil -..i JMtyjmn.
FOUBTH OF JOLY.
Fimrfli of July Cttation
tJnderthe direct supervision of the Citi
zens Committee of the following gentlemen :
Dr. Aug. C. Kinney. Chairman; Ii. B.
CefTnian, P. 3IcUrath, C. II. Sfock
toa, B. S. Vr'orsley, ami Carl Artier,
Treasurer.
J?AIM1E I ! AMUSEMENTS I I
jyKOTEcnivics : : i
Grand Marshal of the day,
MB. R. H. CAKDWELL. -
ORDEU OF TARADK.
Rescue Engine company, headed by the
Grand Marshal and Brass Band, will proceed
to the city hall and escort the Mayor and
Common Council, togetgher wiih the Chief
Enjnneer and Assistants and proceed to the
respective houses of the Fire Department,
Civic, Militaiy, and Historical Societies, and
form the- grand procession on Squemocqhe
street, with the left wing on Olney street,
where the procession will form in the follow
ing order at 11 a. m. :
GraHd Slarshal and Aids.
XamberLs Uniss Band.
Mayor.
Ceminon Council.
President, Orator, Reader, Ckaplain.
Ckicf EaglHccr and Assistants, or the
Astsrla Fire Department.
liberty Car, with Goddess of Liberty,
oicl Yettns Misses Representing
the States or the Union.
Pioneer nnd Historical Society.
Detachment or U. S. Marines from IT. S.
Revenue Cutter, Thomas Corwin.
Detachment or Companies from Forth
Stevens and Canny.
Astoria Engine Company Xo. 1.
Alert lleek and Ladder Company No. 1.
Rcscnn Engine Company .o-2.
Hibernian licncvolcnt Society.
And aujfither organizations who will accept
tub invitation ot the commute and
participate.
THK IXST5 OF MATlCn
Will then be taken up thorugh the principal
streets ot the city, aud proceed to tue place
designated for the
Ite&diBg of the Declaration of In
dependence nnd Oration.
After which the band will march the com
. panics and societies to their
repective houses.
SP8RTS AND AMUSEMENTS !
AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M.
Base Ball match to commence, for which a
prize of Ten Dollars is offered to the winning
club. Entrance fee at $2 50, with 10 per cent,
added by the committee.
AT 2 :15 P. M.
Grand Sack Itace. Purse of $5 00 no En
trance Fee. None less than three to enter,
and three to start.
AT 2 0 P. M.
Foot Itace for purse of $5 00, for boys from
12 to 18 years of ae. 100 yards. No Entrance
fee. Purse of $10 forages from 17 to 21, lto
yn&ds. Entrance fee in last race, ol 00.
AT 3 O'CLOCK P. M.
Grand Re;jntta of yishinjr JTCoatn.
Distance to be sailed, five miles. Z4 miles
and turn buo3, and return, to place of "start
ing. For this race three prizes are offered.
First Prize, One half of the whole amount.
Second Prize. Two thirds of the balance.
Third Prize, The balance, one third.
Entrance fee for race $5 00. with 10 per
cent, added b the committee.
AT 4 O'CLOCK P. M.
Grand parade of the Ancient and Justly
Celebrated order of
Sky-High-Fiyer Bufunny's
Headed by the Grand Marshal,
GROSS XIIOGUF.
And X,amlcrl's Brass Band.
Tliis Society now numbers in tills city over
Three Hundred Members.
LOOK OUT FOK TIIKX.
See their advertisement in another column.
AT 5 0 P. M.
The climbing of the J reused Pole, for a
purse ot 20 aud a new suit of clothes.
AT 8 O'CLOCK.
Grand Balloon Ascension.
This balloon will be the largest ever sent
up in this state, being 37 feet in bight :ind
24 feet in diameter.
AT 9 :00 O'CLOCK
The days festivities will close with
A Grant! Display of Fireworks,
From a barge In the bay.
So that they can be seen from all parts of
the city,.
The committee is endeavoring to get the
Fare Reduced to Half Rates on all Lines
Coming to the city, good for four days, of
which due notice will be given.
By order of the committee.
tWBHHH
JE mthh TAKE THE LEAB II
ixs& imir &oo:ns.
Best Biook mi Lowest Prices!
To which -we call particular attention.
OUR FANCT GOODS ARE COMPLETE.
In Hosiery, Lace, White Goods and Embroidery,
"HTE AKE THE BOSS.
OUR CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS
Are all of the Latest Styles and Designs.
TY offer extra inducements this season to purchasers, and although we. an;
nor. selling A ICObT, we defy any house in this oitv to compete with our prices.
A e mean it ! Come, give us a call and see for Yourself what Ave can do for you.
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MAIN STREET,
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NEW BPRim m$ SUMMER STOOK
JUST OPENEB,
A. VAN DTJSEN & CO.
kiS 'I011;11 fV? lh,e of Sprfop and Summer poods of the verv finest quality, v.hirh
w ere benight during the iccent tumble m stocks. i hen cash commands a iniiiiiuni.aiid
are therefore prepared to sell the same at less rates than the same quality
goods can be purchsused ebew here. These goods consist in part of
Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods,
lints and Cups. X,xxcSics Dross ttoods, Itfusliits. Prsnts. Hosiery
Jsoots and Shoes, Rubber ISootn, Oil Clothing.
la addition to the above have laid in a full stock of
BUTLIMERS 3SIATEIMAI.S. XAIX&, TAINTS. OILS, ETC.
The quality of our
CKO CKERX A:0 GIiSSYTARE, TA3rPS, ETC.,
Gmnot be excelled and our prices defy competition.
Eainilj- Groceries and Irovis5on a Specialty. Oregon City Isn-.
perial Evtra Elour at 3 ."50 per Barrel.
WARDS CLATSOP BUTTER ALWAYS IN STORE.
5S?".Agency for Singer and "White Sewing Machines. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express
ollice. corner of Cass and Jefferson street.
WOSe
LOOK
ONE PRICE CASH HOUSE
OIF1 ASTOHIA,
IS THE PLACE TO PURCHASE TOUR
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING-,
BOOTS, SHOES ETC., ETC.,
Our stock cannot be surpassed in Price, Tariety, or Quality by any store in
the city, and we can, and WILL, undersell all competition.
"We are now receiving 2sEW GOODS per even- steamer, and have just laid
in an extensive line of
LADIES LINEN SUITS,
Which v.ill be closed out cheap. Remember these are no mere assertions, ancJ
ask you to call and satify yourself. We Mean ISusiuess
COHEN & COOPER.
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I have always on hand all kinds of Fresh and Pure
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CANDIES.
MOLASSES TAFFEE CHOCOLATE CARAMELS,
A3CD ALL KINDS OF
jF'HELIES &JEL O .l IK. IE S.
Also. Frcsli Fruits. Such as
STRAWBERRIES, CHERRIES, PEACHES, ORANGES,
LEKIONS AND LBME5.
Made to order, and all kinds ot Wedding Cake. Ornaments at
S. SGHMEEFTS CONFECTIONERY,
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OPPOSITE THE
JOHN HAHN,
ASTOK.IA,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in Lager and Bottled Beer.
girThe Columbia Brewery has every facility, and using none but the bst
materials and employing experienced brewers, will warrant ? "
I all orders. Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
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