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a-) glxc gnxlij gstovtau. ASTORIA. OREGON: TUESDAY MARCH S, 1831 ,C. IRELAND. .Kill I or. Telegraphic Consolidation. Mr. .Jay Gould's clear and vigor ous statement of the purposes with which the recent consolidation of the three leading telegraph com panies of this country was planned and has been carried out, puts the operation in a light somewhat dif ferent from that shed upon it by such distinguished devotees to the public welfare as Senator Schroe lcr and General Spinols. Mr. Gould's, statement is that of a business man who has breadth of "brains enough to understand that 710 organization so vast as that re quired to carry into effect the world-wide telegraphic system which he describes as the object ive point of General Eckertls management, can possibly main tain itself unless it does its work on umnd business principles and in a spirit of justice to the public What the demand for the taking OTer of the telegraphs by the government really testifies to, is simply the impossibility of getting a number of competing companies to perform the general telegraphic service of a country at once efficiently and economically, and the experience of mankind so far 4ias by no means tended to show that consolidation under the con trol of a government is less likely to be perverted to the objects of speculators or of a machine than consolidation under the control of K business men whose interests are directly involved in the quality of the service rendered. The laost immediately interesting and satis factory outcome of the new organization of which we are as sured is the determination of its managers to accelerate the laying of a great system of ocean cables, owned and supervised in this coun try. We have learned to our cost how idle it is to expect any seri ous reduction in the cost or any serious improvement in the quality of the cable service between America and Kurope from com panies organized on the other side of the Atlantic; and the secretary of state has repeatedly called at tention to the vital importance for the future of American commerce of establishing a system of ocean cables between North and South America and between the United States and Asia. An efficient cable service stretching from New York to London and from San Francisco to Yokohama, Shanghai, Melbourne and Auckland, and operated in connection with an equally efficient continental tele graphic service throughout the United States, will open a new era in the commercial history of this country and of the civilized world C. B. Mayon commenced suit recently in San Francisco against the Western Union telegraph company to recover $30,000 dam ages for alleged neglect in not tending a certain telegram to Thomas Mayon, at Amador city, which was in the following werds: "Hold Weil; home Sunday." The complaint alleges that Weil was the owner of the Talisman mine, located in Amador county; that in November, 1880, lie exe cuted a bond to plaintiff to sell the mine for 10,000 in two months, aud plaintiff was prevented from making the purchase ol the mine by reason of defendants' not send ing the dispatch. The complaint also alleges that Weil now refuses to sell the mine for less than ?40, 000; wherefore plaintiff asks judg ment in the above amount. The trial of Kalloch for the murder of DeYoung stili contin ues. Most of the witnesses tes tify that DeYoung fired the first shot, and Kalloch afterward drew his pistol and fired five shots. Clementshaw, who was sent to the penitentiary for perjury will prob ably be vindicated by such C i-lence. Scientific Scraps. j The severe weather experienced j in Prussia has delayed the com pletion of the Siemens Halskie electric railway at Berlin. It was expected to be open for traffic at the bejrinnina: of this mouth. X motonrir 5fnnPi wcltrliimr ST'fi i grammes, triangular "hape and ' nf rri'ctilinr innnfiriiiinn (nil 1tt . month'at Wiener Neustadt amlnsCHOP P S it fell to the earth, which it nene- water OTiti&r. atoiiia. , . . . ,. ..1 t-r-tttriH i rrtn.iilKrariln MKtMimn it I .... ,. ' gave forth a very brilliant light. Two pyramids have been dis covered at Stiggarah, north of Memphis. They were built by kings of the sixth dynasty. It is stated that the rooms and passages are covered with inscriptions which will be of high value to science. In a second paper, by M. Muntz, on the conservation of grain in reservoirs, read before the French i academy of sciences, it is stated that to secure all the advantages of such means of storage the grain should be comparatively dry, the closure perfect, and the tempera ture of the walls pretty constant. About the end of last month the largest crucible steel easting hith erto made was effected in the works of a firm in Sheffield, Eng- 1 Tr ,oo ..,,. . OS ff Xn ia.nu. u oo jpui . .u. - .-.. diameter and cast whole. To cast ir 97ft nnt. auoh lmlilinn-SO rimmrfc of molten steel, were used. Steel I wheels are likely to supersede the cast-iron wheels now in general use in the Lancashire mills. According; to Les Mondes, plans have been prepared for a large crystal palace, to be constructed in the park of St. Cloud, for perma nent exhibitions of objects relating to art and industry, with scientific experiments on a grand scale. There will be representations also of the vegetable and animal king ed 5 doms of the different geological ages, and views and models of ancient and modern monuments and curiosities from all parts of the world will be included. Steamboat Railroading. Cridley Herald During the late floods Conduc tor James Hatoh, of the Oregon division, was delegated by the Central Pacific railroad to run a steamer between Sacramento and Marysville. He made one trip and discharged the duties so well that the company, we are told, presented him with a commission as Rear Admiral in its naval de partment on the retired list. Dur ing the trip, however, the gentle man had such a thorough experi ence in navigation that he con tracted the habit of using nautical terms. Friday evening last Hatch was back in his own place as con ductor on the passenger train. When he arrived at the station everybody was surprised to hear him sing eut: "Make fast to that stump! heave out the gang-plank! Lively here, my larkies!" A gen eral smile ensued, but nothing was said, as nobody knew what Hatch had been at during the flooi1. When the train was about to de part he yelled, fCast eff the main line! Haul away on the gang plank! Coil that rope on the fore castle poop and reef up the caps tain! Yo, heave! my lads; away she goes!" Peter Cooper, of New York, was ninety years of age on the 12th instant. True to his charitable instinct", lie made the erent memorable by pving $30,000 to the institute which bears his name, besides handing the trustees re ceipted bills for $70,000, expended in various ways. He also put aside $10,000 for the support of poor children. No Tronnder he is honored, by the people among whom he lives, and who partake so largely of his generosity. Number one of to! nine thirteen of the Willamette Farmer come3 to us containing thirty-two pages. It is a compilation of articles published in tliat paper during the past three months. Copies will be mailed to any address upon receipt of ten cents. There was an edition of 13,200 printed. Warranty deeds, quit claim deeds and raortRapes, for sale at this office. NEW TO-DAY. TIN EEATE, BLOCK TIN For Milr ex YrailioiiMat AMerki or Portland I by BAl-fOlK, GITHR1E C'o jtf I Portland, Oargon, lil Willll Coflfce al0011 ANU Nt door o Dr. KuivVs. II C'oflVr. Tea and Chocolate, with Cakt. lO Cent-. Chop Cooke to Order. Fine tViiierf, I.iiiijorM and t'isar. OPthe ! brands Having jnst opened jihr hio tMaMUh Mt Heoimlliiilv invRfwiir fitvitdMind the i MiMfe generall l give s a trwL . U-i FORD & E ANSON. Notice. T WILL NOT HE AlH.K TO ATTEND TO L Mitfcitt in riir .WwriH and oul4do of ; tUerity fwJh iKeeiit. Dissolution Notice. rruiE partnership hehetoforei'x- X. i-tiMf: iM'twit-n like & Stockton Is thW da divmlved l mutual eirtwnt. H. U PIKE. C II. STOCKTON. AMm, March 5. 1S?1. -lw FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. TILI. BE PAID FOK THE RECOVERY it of the body oi Andrew. I. Kay. who watdnmnrd at the time of the collision of the Oregon and I'laLtop Clitet. Deceased was alKHit 5 feet 11 Inches In height, light comik'Viuii.MiialI moiiMnche. and weighed alKMit 0) jM)unds : had on at time of acci dent a light plaid coal, a black est.a navy blue doulde-breaMed .shirt, a dark pair of jeafas jMiits. and ir of leather boots. No. . Any one who mav find or recoi er said nody will call on or address GEO. T. KAY. corner MxteeHtn ami r .streets, ronianu. tiregoii. and receive above reward. dGt For Sale. AGUES OF LAND IN CLATSOP UvA O ooutv. irontlm; on the Columbia ri cr, inot of uid land comjtoxid of No. 1 timber land, some will make excellent farms ami a little i suitable for h tttt class frojr ranch. For terms and etc.. inuuiro of tf. A. M. TWO.MBLY. $80 Reward. TWENTY DOLl-VltS WILL IiE PAH) for the recovery of each of the bodies of four Cliinxinen drowned in Columbia river iMiar Hrookfieid on Wednesday last, while xoing from Pillar nn-k to Hrookfield. One was twenty-one ears of axe. and had on his person at the time a check of SOJ and .seven dollars in silver. The second was twentx -three years old anil had a pistol and seven dollars in .silver. The t bird wa tw enty fourjears old aud had three twenty dollar SoW pieces, a twenty-five cent piece, and a silver walcu. The fourth was twenty-eight vearsoldaiKl hnd15Siii sold. The above rewards will bcpakl by the imdersiznitl. CHIN LUNtl. Al West Coast Packing (".. Astoria. Oregon. TddtH 1m IV A K IS Ii:OL,AItKI WITHOUT FI'RTIIKK XOTICK &( j. Aim no terms oi ence until every man in Astoria has a new .suit of ciottms MADK BY MKA.VY. i -rt' r Look at the prices ; Pants jo order from Pants. Genuine French Cassimerc Suits from - - - - - 5S00 12 M 25 00 The fin-t hue of .samples on the coast to select from. P.J.MEANY. Merchant Tailor. Parker Himse. .Wona. First Glass Saloon. CHICAGO BREWERY DEPOT, On the Koadway, opposite Uie Oregon Kail way and Navigation Co's wharf. New Bagatelle Table, iThe Chinese must go.) The choicest brands of foreign and domestic 1VI.VKS. LIQUORS AXD CIGAIW. es-Best Chicago Beer.5a HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. A. J, MKOLRi:. C. S. WRIGHT OCCIDK.VT HOTEL. MEGLEK fir WRUJIIT. Prowietore. Astoria, Oregon. THE PKOrniETOKS ARE HAPl'Y TO announce ihHt the above note 1 has been repainted and refurnished, adding greatly to the comfort of ItsuotsandisnoH the beat hotel north of San Fnuicisco. C. W. KXOWLK3. CLiREXDOX PORTLAND. - - AL.ZIKBF.K. HOTEL, - - OREGON ZIEBER & KNOW LES, Proprietors. Free coach to and from the house. sarTHK Daily aftokian Is on file at the Clarendon Hotel reading room. Pioneer Restaurant Hotel. MAIN STREET. - ASTORIA Hrn. S. X. Arrlconl. Proprietor THE TRAVELING" PUBLIC WILL FIND the Pioneer first class in all respects, and a share of their patronage is respectfully solicited. ISrCoard and lodgingby the day or week. The New York Oyster Saloon Will serve to their customers from this ate as follows : TEA, COFFEE, CHOCOLATE. I-IaHtcrn Oynterrt Alwaytt ea Hand. And will W kept ai a first class Oyster Sa loon, m first cl.vvs stlc DANIEL CRANT. Hanaer. ROSCOE'S FIRST CLASS Oyster Saloon, MAIN .STREET. ASTORIA. THE UNDERSIGNED lb PLEASED TO announce to the Ladies' and Gentlemen of this City That he n now prepared to furnish for them, tn Srit class style, aud every style, OYSTERS. HOT COPPER. TEA, ETC. T THF. Ladies' and Gent's Oyster Saloon, MAIN STREET. Please give me a calL ROSCOE DIXON, Proprietor MISCELLANEOUS G.W.HTJ3VIE Wholesale and Retail Dealer ! GROCERIES, i PROVISIONS, LUMBER. ;' - J aid .n.n. an.., TIN PLATE BLOCK TIN, PIG LEAD, SEAMING COPPERS, SOLDERING COPPERS, SALMON TWINE, COTTON TWINE, NET LINES, MANILLA ROPE, SAIL CLOTH, ANCHORS, OARS, FLOATS, MAUl, HANDLES, MURIATIC ACID, LACQUER, VARNISH, TURPENTINE. BENZINE, COAL OIL, GUM BOOTS, RICE. ETC., ETC., IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT. ASTORIA, - - OREGON. MRS. DERBY DKALKK IN MILLINERY GOODS Dr. Warner's Health CORSET s'VN dk jai'-SCrtn only be purchased in .URN. DERBY'S. MaMHiic Hall Kuildins, cor ner of Main and Squeinoqhe streets. Barbour's IRISH FLAX THREADS Salmon .Net Twine. Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines, Cotton Netting, all sizes. Seines Made to Order, Flax and Cotton Twine, Fishing Tackle, etc. barbourTrothers, 511 Market Street. Man Fraaebteo HENRY DOYLE Jt Co.. Managers. Chas. Stevens & Son, CITY BOOK STORE. BROWN'S BUILDING oppo-dtr the SSI2UXU TOWER, In room lately occupied by Schmeer'.s Confectionery, Largest ai Best Assortment Of novelties in the stationary line usually found in a nnt-cla.j book store, consisting of BOOKS. FINE STATIONERY, GOLD PEN GOODS, ALBUMS. CHROMOS. FRAMES. STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES. All of which will be sold at prices which DEFY COMPETITION. P. 8. The latest Eastern and California periodicals constantly on band. CHAS.STEVENS & SON. WILLI AH EDGAR, Corner Main and Checamns Streets, ASTORIA OBEQON DULKK tt CIGARS AND TOBACCO, The Celebrated JOSEPH RODCRS ic SONS GENUINE ENGLISH CUTLERY AND THE GENUINE WOSTENHOLM and other Englbh Cutlery. FAIRCHILD'S GOLD PENS Genuine Meershaum Pipes, etc. A fine stock of 'W'at.rbert &ad Jewelry. Muzzle aad ISreech Leadinj: Shot Ghbk and SIfleH, Kevolverw. Flstelx, ad ABtBtRaitieR MARINE LA8E8. ALSO A TlkR Assorunent of fine SPECTACLKS and EYE GLASSKJ. M 'CT1IX -!,:, THE DAILY AND WEEKLY 3 A S T 0 H I A HP pESPECTED AND COMMENDED Impartiality, Ability, Fairness and Reliability. THE PAPER FOR THE COMMERCIAL 31AN, FOR THE FARMER, FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR THE MERCHANT, FOR EVERY PERSON. TER3IS: RY 31 AIL. (OSTAGE PKKK TO ALL SUBJK'KIHKH-'.) DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR 9 00 DAILY. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 3 00 "WEEKLY, ONE COPY ONE TEAR IN ADVANCE : 2 W WEEKLY, ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 1 00 jsPo!tiirasteni are autnomed to act as ;ient.s for The Ajjtokian THE' STEAM PRINTING HOUSE HAS THE FASTEST AArJ) BEST PBESSES, AND TYPE OF THE LATEST. STYLES. ea- We purctuej,rMper, Cards. Ink. :uid other materials of the manufacturers AT I.01VKST UmXti RATES. Aud can therefore afford to use. as we always do. the best articles, while cliargmg Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, Bill Heads and Letter Heads. THE EVERY DAY WANTS OF THE COUNTING ROOM AND THE WORK SHOP ARE SUPPLIED AT PRICES WHICH CAN NOT BUT GIVE SATISFACTION TO ALL. E. R. HAWES, 3 wBmWtiWmm E. R. HAWES, TWO DOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT, - - ASTORIA, OREGON, MISCELLANEOUS. TBBNCHiRD & UPSHUR DEALKliS IN SHIP GMANQLBm PROVISIONS. mow, STEEL. GOAL, Builders ?GneraljSilicic Aiumiliate Paint, HAEDWAEE, NAILS, PAINTS. OILS, ETC. AGEXCY OF THE Imperial Mills Flour and Feed. Chenamus Street, Near Olney, ASTORIA. OREGOX ASTORIA. OREGON, BRICK LAYER l'LAIX AD ORNAMENTAL Orders left at the Occident Hotel, or at my i warenouse, loot or Benton street, promptly attended to. T, IME, SAND, BRICK, PLASTER. LATH, -1-1 Cementand all materials In my line, furnished to order. a"SpccIal attention paid to Furnace work and Ranges. Cistern work warrantergood or no pay. S"Anertt San Juan aad XewTacoma Lime. BY ALL FOR ITS ASTOKEAN Dealer in Cannery Supplies of all Kinds. Ajtem for the celebrated ' MEDALLION RAU GE, Ilisli Closets. Low Closets, and Plain Jiaiise. IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF ALL KINDS. Brass Goods, Hose, Etc., Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc. all work warranted MISCELLANEOUS. VARKISHBSMDJ1PMS THE UKDEBSIGNE1) OFFERS FOlt sate on liand and to arrive direct front New York English Lustre Black Varnish, IN BARRELS. Turpentine Aspheltum Varnish, IX BARBELS' Benzine Aspheitum Varnish. IX BARRELS No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels, Brown Japan, in Barrels, No. 1 Coach, in Barrels, White Damar, in Barrels, Coach Varnishes, in Cases. FOR 1ROX AXD WOOD WORK. JAMES LAIDLAW & CO., IO X Front SStreet, Portland. ARNDT & EERCHEN, ASTORIA. - OREGON. The Only Machine Shop And the best! BLACKSMITH SHOP In the city. AH kinds of ENGINE, CANNERY, -AXD- STEAHB0AT WORK, Promptly attended to. A specialty made of repairing CANNERY DIES, MACHINE SHOP, NEAR KIXXEY'S AS TORIA FISHERY J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. ALL KINDS OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storase and Wharftlge on- reason able terms. oot of Benton street. Astoria. Oregon.