II) !Txe SnilB Qslsxlxnu ASTORIA-OREGON: "WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 1SS1 i. c. iki:l.vm . .Editor. The Xctt EI Horatio. The region of country known as "Wood river, Idttlio, vras xn unex plored country a few years ago. .Some men of Yankee fork, believ ing that there were rich deposits of gold and silver on the head wa ters of Salmon river, and having a "full share of the adventurous and never satisfied spirit common to miners, started out to explore the latter section about two year ago. They were reasonably successful. Jcads of silver ore which they .found are now worked, producing ore assaying from 300 to 3000 ounces per ton. A few of the onore restless ones of the part' -were soon on the road to a coun try still more unknown to them. J n two days they had made the summit of the Sawtooth mountains and camped on the Wood river side of the divide where Galena city now stands. They had not been prospecting a day before -they brought in a large lump of Galena ore, causing great excite ment in the party. They 'made nine locations and all started back to Yankee fork. There they had their various samples of ore assa cd, and it ran up into the hundreds of ounces in silver, with sixty to seventy per qent. lead. This news soon spread abroad and caused great excite ment. Everyone who could scare up a cay use started immediately to find a fortune. Spring found them all buck again. They had to return on account of the deep snow. By spring the news had spread to Utah, Nevada and "Wash ington and numbers ilocked to the new Nevada. Goods were hauled from Salt Lake and Boise. Men were not to be had to work at any price. All who were able were out prospecting. Many claims had been found on the lower river in the course i a month, from -which hundreds of tons of ore have .been taken out and sent to vari ous markets. Bellevue has now COO inhabitants, a good public school and polled 210 votes last -fall. Galena and Ketchum have "200 inhabitants each. The outlet 4o this region is via Blackfoot, a station on the Utah and Northern railroad. Bellevue is 122 miles in a westerly direction from Black foot; with a good wagon road all the way. Harper's Weekly generally has something good on the back page, and the number for April 2d, is no exception. The Survival of the Pig-ist is a good burlesque on the ridiculous scare of the European nation on the pork question. If those nations had nothing more serious to trouble, them than our corn-fed hogs, they would have little cause to worry. But whether we can stand the importation of 4he class represented in the car toon, is a question which can only he solved by time. The survival of the fittestjis a saying that applies to nations as well as animals and individuals. At one time, in the history of our planet, the Assyrian empire was the fittest, then the -Egyptian, the Grecian, the Roman, and in later time, the British. The fittest of all the nations that have flourished since the beginuiiiff of history, is our own great Republic. Without an equal, without a rival; with scarcely danger enough from without to make us careful and keep within the bounds of reason. Like a lusty overgrown youth, we do not know our own strength; hut how much of this foreijrn im portation we can stand? is a prob lem yet to be solved. While we are the fittest, we will survive 3ct us hope that it may be for many centuries. The element described in-that cartoon, are becoming quite ioo numerous and is now a serious matter. King Oscar, of Sweden and Nor way, is supposed to be dying of fever, and his eldest son has been appointed regent. Washington Society. Following is the Evening Star's account of one of those pleasant events occurring in Washington which makes society there so charming: Tlie members of the Unity club and their invited guests met last evening at the residence of Mrs. Kate Bruce, 1333 L street north west, where the liostess cordially received the club. "Her parlors were very bright and charmingly arrayed. The following program was excellently rendered: Piano solo by Mrs. Oldberg; essay Tlie Art of Traveling A Fly Acrc6 the Continent, by Col. I. S. Ticlie nor, in which the essayist began with a pleasing reference to Count Oxenstiern, a Swedish statesman of the seventeenth century, and his words to his son, 'My son, you do not yet know, with Itow little wisdom men are governed," which was satirically changed to "my son, come up to London aud sec by what fools England is governed." From these expressions the essay ist gave, a very able and interest ing essay on the art of traveling as an educator. This was follow ed by a song from Mr. Whipple"! (Mr. .lacco, pianist), reading by Mrs. Bruce; song by Miss Eva Mills, with encore, and a beauti ful basket of flowers; an original poem by Dr. C. Warren; recitation by Miss Screiner; song by Mr. Whipple and recitation by Dr. Frank Whits. By the recent re strictions as t6 invited guests the crowd was not so crushing as formerly. Coll Tichenor referred to as de livering an essay "The Art of Traveling,' has furnished man' good things upon similaV occasions. In his fly across the continent he paid Tiik Astokiax a visit. Senator Fair of Nevada is said to be the wealthiest member of that body. He cannot tell how rich he is, but is estimated to be worth as much as all the rest. David Davis, of Illinois, is ranked next to Fair. Eugene Hale, whose wile inherited Zach Chandler's for tune, probably conies after Davis. Senators Miller, of California; Ma- hone, of Virginia; Plumb, of Kansas, and Jones, of Nevada, are regarded as millionaires. The fol lowing are -said to be worth more than $500,000; Hill, of Colorado; Brown, of Georgia; Gorman, of Maryland; McPherson, of New Jersey; and Pendleton, of Ohio. Among those who possess at least $100,000 apiece are Merrill, of Ver mont; Anthony, of Rhode Island; Conkling, of New York; Rollins, of New Hampshire; Saunders, of Nebraska; Ferry, of Michigan; Kellogg, of Louisiana; Allison, of Iowa; Harrison, of Indiana, aud Bavard, of Delaware. NEW TO-DAY. Wm. Houseman of Porflarta B KGS LEAVE TO NOTIFYUISttriends and customers that lie haybpeXcd A FISHERMAN'S CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS STORE Next to G. W. Hume's grpcefy store. 1. HOUSEMAN. Agent THE DEW DROP INH ! Oh. fishermen, all hear the good news ! Afltne Mloon is Matted .whitest of LiqudrsVViii e& a;n0. Bjger, AND JjlN'k FREE) LUyCli UXARDED. The CfiranWat Caviar avChecse. IN SJrNDWICII THICKy&fraHIX And will yon spend apleasan'f hour, drop in at the IW DROP INN on Conconfly street J.T.RORCHERS. Wanted. pr 9HA OOP G00D SPBUtfE SHIN JUfJ9KJJKJ ules. made front live tim ber. For particulars inquire of . K-2w J.G.lCSTLER. County Treasurers milERE IS MONEY IN TnE -a. treasury to pay all County of dots pre sented prior to April 2Gth, ltsaT All such orders will cease to draw interet from and after tills date. CIIAS. HE11.RORN'. County Treasurer of CJat)p Countv. Astoria, April 11, im. d.uv w. i.m'cabk, Astoria. AsCSS?2ir Portland. BROWX &. aict'ABE, STEVEDORES AND RIGGE1&. Astoria officeAt E. C. Holden'.s Auction tre. Portland offlce--2t B. street. 13-tI MRS. S. T. McKEAN, DEALRK IS DRESS TRDUIINGS, Ail Kinds of WOOLS, ZEPHYRS, LADIES UNDERWEAR, ETC., Corner of Cass aud Jefforsou street, Astoria. lar-Starnplngdone to order. ONE PKICE ST0EEI ill!. I. COHEN, FORMERLY OF TJIE I X I, STORE, WILL OPEJI wjtDSUSDAT, Amur, imi, 'with a full assortment op NOTIONS, DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS, BOOTS, SHOES, CLOTHING, IN ALL THE LATEST STYLES AND COLORS. MY STOCK 1SKIKG NEW YOt' WILL FIND IT TO YOUR ADVAN TAGE TO CALL ON -ME AS I HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BUYING MY' GOODS FROM. FIRST HANDS. AND I HAVE HAD ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF THE LATE DECLINE IN GOODS. Among my Stock I will .Sell for a few Bays Goods Damaged on Route. TO BARGAIN SEEKERS FOR -ONE WEEK ONLY. Alfc'Hlm- fJiMj pniKls damaged li water on nmtc to thi city. MjmIc a settlement with the cHtijKUiv at .TO ct on tlie dollar, h liich I Hill give the earl callers th advantage. Among them w m Ik found Corsets- Ladies and Gents Hosiery, Linen Grash, Quilts. Towels, Linen Suits, Bed Spreads, Summer Ulsters. Remember this is for a few Days Only. CXasXXCtEtTX. Q3SCE:. FXGK STORE, CORNER OPPOSITE TllE POST OFFICE. .MISCELLANEOUS. Wholesale and Retail Dealer! Q-R O CE !R, I K S , PROVISIONS, LUMBBR.I ETC., ETC., ETC., TIN PLATE BLOCK TIN, PIG LEAD, SEAMING COPPERS, SOLDERING COPPERS. SALMON TWINE, COTTON TWINE, NET LINES, MANILLA ROPE, SAIL CLOTH, ANCHORS, ! 7 1 OARS, FLOATS, MAULS, HANDLES, MURIATIC ACID, LACQUER, VARNISH, TURPENTINE, BENZINE, .'COAL OIL, GUM BOOTS, RICE, ETC., ETC., IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT. ASTORIA, - - OREGON. 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. BARBOUR BROTHERS, 51 1 market Street. Haa Frauelnco HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers. Chas. Stevens & Son. CITY BOOK STORE. BROWN'S BUILDING opposite the In room lately occupied by Schmeers Confectioner, Largest ail Best Assortment Of novelties In the stationary line unally found in a first-class book store, consisting of HOOKS. FINK STATIONERY. GOLD PEN GOODS. ALBUMS. CIIKOMOS. FRAMES. STEKEOSCOrES. DIARIES. All of which will be sold at prices which DEFY COMPETITION. 1. S. The latest Eastern and California periodicals constantly on hand. CIIAS. STEVENS & SON. BILL HEAD PAPER, O F EVERY GRADE AND COLOR, PRIN- ea or plain, at 10 e?i rates at The Astoria oSco 3I1SCELLANEOUS. I A. V. ALI.KN. C. II. PARE. Page & Allen 1 vj j im K. & lakskn.) Wholesale and retail dealers In Pravisionsg Crockery. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with files, Lipors, Totaccof Cigars The largest and most complete stock of goods in their line to be found in the city. Corner of Cats and Sqneniocqhc Streets. ASTORIA. OREGON. PERUVIAN BITTERS. CHINCHONA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA GRAPE BRANDY, THE GREATEST MEDICAL DISCOVERY OF TJIE AGE, See our local columns lor particular, and as you VALUE. HEALTH, READ! DS- w m BLOOD, (Successor to Blood & Lee.) CLATSKANIE, - - OREGON. Is now prepared to receive orders for FLOATS, BUOYS Copper Handles, Mallets, Etc. I have been engaged in making tloatx. etc.. for the past flc years, and my work has al ways givm satisfaction. I am prepared to fill all orders promptly, and on short notice at the lowest prices, alwajs underselling other factories according to iiuality of goods. Orders left with TRENCIIARD & UPSHUR. Agents. Astoria, Or addressed to the undetMgned. will re ceive prompt attention. 15. V. BLOOD, Clatskanle. Oregon. First Class Saloon, CHICAGO BREWERY DEPOT, On the Roadway, opiosite the Oregon Itail way and Navigation Co's wharf. New Bagatelle Table, (The Chinese must go.) Tlie choicest brands of foreign and domestic WIXES.IiiqUOESAXD CIGARS 3Beiit Chicago Ileer.-oO. 2i. D.KANT, MERCHANT fOXXGW wie -TO- M. D. KMT'S TAILORING CLOTHING- EMPORIUM To examine his grand .election if SPRING and SUMMER GOOD?. AH sevr.ail stylish, the finst and lst of quality. r ''. i A I-'iuo Stock of Foreign ami Domestic Cloths. Cnssiincrc.s and TiTPcds. A Fall I.Uie ofTailor Trimmings, Etc. The Best Cutter ami Tailor ivill Ma he up his (.'oods ivifh a Full Ciuar-.inty as to Fit ami Finish. Ha mg the only first t-lavs vln-tioix of all sorts ot men's apparel. te.. I hope that the money heretofore sent out of town will be spent with. Yours Truly, . 31. 1. KAXT. JB3-The lowest market prices marked out in plain figures. IB a JpL H TWO DOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT, MISCELLANEOUS. TREMIIiiltil & DPSIiliR DEALERS IN SHIP eSANDLBBf PROVISIONS, mow, STUEL. GOAL, Builders Genera! HARDWARE, PAINTS. OILS, ETC. AGENCY OF THE Imperial Mills Flour and Feed. Chenamns Street, Near OIney, ASTORIA. OREGON 33, JEikM TAILOR AND CLOTHIER. ZC h3 j ff za CO o 0 o a o c 5 55 U2 e-f-ZC o o gr o gT CD zn et na J ' o tt cc I I S O Q O v. VI JSL iXT X S 9 Dealer iu Cannery Supplies of all Kinds. Agent for the celebrated MEDALLION RAM 7 Hleh Closets. JLotv Closets, add I'laln'iSangeK. IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF ALL KINDS. Brass Goods, Hose, Etc., Water Closets, Bath Tubs, Etc. ALL WORK WARRANTED HAWES, ASTORIA, OREGON, MISCELLANEOUS. VARMSHES MD JAPANS THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR sale on hand and to arrive direct from Newlork English Lustre Black Varnish, INJBARRELS. Turpentine Asphaltum Varnish, IN BARRELS' Benzine Asphaltum Varnish, IN BARRELS' No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels, Brown Japan, in Barrels, No. 1 Coach, in Barrels, White Damar. in Barrels, Coach Varnishes, in Cases. ALSO Silicic Aluniijiate Paint, FOR I HON AND WOOD WOKK JAMES LAIDLAW & CO., XC X Front Street, Portland. " J. II. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer in. AZ.L EIXJ)S OF FEED, Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. General storace and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Benton streer. Astoria Oregon. LETTER HEAD PAPER, PRINTED OR PLAIN, OF THE BEST quality at Thk Astorias office.