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ASTORIA-OREGON:
"WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 1SS1
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.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
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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, !
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Cannery Supplies of all Kinds.
Agent for the celebrated
MEDALLION RAM
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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.