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) V 'X gfte 'tls sisrimx. ASTORIA. OREGON: 1. C. IREtAXD .Editor. SATURDAY January 4, 1879 Telegraphic 2i'ews. We have made arrangements for receiving commercial and news dispatches for The Astorian dur ine: the continance of the freeze. The amount of dispatches received will be proportionate to the amount of patronage received. The Cascade Canal, Mr. Loftus, the gentlemanly su perintendent on the construction of the locks and canal at the Cas cades,was a passenger on the Elder roing out yesterday. He informs us that there are no chinamen em ployed on the locks, and that the stories concerning the same are all bosh. He also informs us the work is progressing rapidly, some eighty white- men employed, and the blasting and excavation is found to be much easier -than was ex pected. If Senator Mitchell's bill, appropriating five hundred thou sand dollars for the work, passes congress this winter, we will be iible to pass through the locks in less than two years with steam boats. Touching and Beautiful. Authorship of the Beautiful Snow Poem The poom which we reproduce on tho 4 th page of this paper to-day is one of tho most touch ing and beautiful that over found its way into print. Tho authorship of this beautiful poem was known to but few perse ns until years ago on tho 2d day of November, 18GS. wo pub. li.shed tho fjllowing correspondence in tho Oregon City Enterprise, over which columns xvo then had contrel: "The Beautiful Snow." JL LESSON BOlt PARKXTS- 1 sat in my airy j-oom, tho cool winds of Ontario sweeping by mo, with an open scrap book in my hand I had just been reading 'Tho Beautiful Snow." and its sad refrain was sounding in my ears as tho last dying strain of an JEoljan harp, when my friend en tered, and casting his eyes over tho verses I had been reading, iie surprised mo by saying ho had known tho authoress of "Tho Beautiful Snow," when she was a3 "fair as the snow" of which she so foelingly wroto. Most of your readers have, doubtless, read this beautiful and touching poem, if tho latter qualification may bo applied to that which .seems tho embodiment of tho wail of a lost tout. Yet, probably but few know tho namo of the author, or, rathor, tho authoress, for .only a woman's pen could havo written those lines, and still a less number know tho history of whoso bitter experience is embodiod in tho poom of "The Beautiful Snow." Fow poems in tho English language contain more merit or display a more pathetic conception. It is tho reality of lifo, reality stranger than fic tion. Tho maiden namo of tho authoress to which wo have alludod, was Dora Shaw. Sho was born and grow to womanhood in "Wabash, Indiana. Her parents wero not wealthy, as th world goes, yet honorablo, well-to-do, and happy and wealthy in tho oossossion of their boautiful daughter. -As sho grow older sho grew lovolier and moro beautiful. Her pa ronta loved her to idolatry, and bv frugality and self-denial thoo werv enabled to bestow upon her an education second to nono that a lady may receive. Young, handsome, ac complished, sho returned to them from school little less in their oyes, and tho eyes of tho admiring villagers, than an angel, whom they might worship, but wero not worthy to keop themselves. But Dora was mortal in her own estimation, if etherial in tho oyes of her xa ronts, und her heart, as that of any other maiden, was not proof against tho allure ments of Cupid's art, and whom should sho lovo and osteom as her beau ideal of all that was noblo and good but a young lawyer of hor own village. Undoubtedly ho was poor, nnd Dora's parents induged tho fatal delusion that their daughter's hand could not bo given where wealth and rank wero wanting. They determined, as so many parents havo done, are doing, and always will do, to sacrifice their daughter's will, unmindful of her happiness, upon tho altar of mainmop. Perhaps they thought that where wealth and luxury would lead, love aud happiness would follow. How seldom is this tho case. "What a lesson for parents tho sequel shows! About this timo, F. S. LeBaum, a gentle man of culture end of immense fortune in St J. oui, visited tho rogion where Miss Shaw lived. Ho saw and loved and wooed this young beautiful, and accomplished flower of tho Hoosior state. In vain did sho toll him that she could nevor lovo him ; that her lovo i?as anether's: that sho could never givo her band to one who was not tho possessor of her heart. He still pressed his suit with impor tunity, and all tho influence his wealth and her parents could oxort wero brought to in duco hor to wed him. Although he nei'er gained her consent, her parents compelled hor to wed him. and tho marriago that followod was hallowod by no love on her sido, though doubtless hor husband loved her devotedly, ajtd did not doubt his ability to teach her to lovo him, as tho years passed by. Ho took his youug and beautiful bride to St Louis, to his splendid residence, and all that wealth and devoted lovo could bestow was hers. Still she was not happy, Tho boautiful bird fluttered and worried in her gilded cage, and only longed to bo free. Sho was introduced to, and became tho admiration of, tho firs circles of society in tho city. To tho outward world sho now seemed tho happiest of mortals, illustrating tho old adage, that tho gayest heart makes sometimes tho saddest mourning. It was about this timo that tho famous theat rical manager, Ben. DoBar, was in tho zenith of his fame in St. Louis. Ho had tho finest company in tho west. His loading star was Miss Annetto Inco, no less renowned for her acting mimic lifo than hor beauty and hor many womanly virtues. To this thoatro Mr. and Mrs. LeBaum went ono night, and wit nessed a play. Dora had never been inside a theatre before, and beforo the curtain foil up on tho second act, she had taken a resolution which would change the whole courso of her lifo, she had determined to be an actress liko Miss Inco. An interview with the manager was easily obtained, who saw in tho aspiration of tho lady a chance to make a splendid hit, and put gold in his purse. Ho gave her encour agement, dismissed tho idea of her first as suming a second part, but assured hor that sho should make her debut in tho leading character of the play sho had witnessed: Julia in tho "Hunchback." Moro than cn couraged, indeed, completely resolved, Dora at once commenced the study of tho play, and possessing a quick intelligence, was at least master of the language in a fow days. Privato rehearsals appeared to givo perfect satisfaction to tho manager as woll as to tho company, trained for that particular purpose and for that occasion. All this was kept from her husband. Ono morning tho city was thrown into a fever by the announcement in all tho journals, that "Miss Dora Shaw would appear that night as Julia, in Sheridan Knowlos' great play, entitled tho Hunchback." Lo Baum and his friends wero struck as if by a thun derbolt from heaven. Ho first ontrcatcd, ap pealed and thrcatoned his wife, and next tho manager, and finally declared his intention to murder her upon thostago tho moment sho mado her appearance. All to no purpose. Tho manager duly had all this passed into the streets, which, of course, increased tho sen sation and strengthened tho desiro to attend. Every ticket was sold at nine o'clock, and it is neodlcss to say that when night came tho placo of amusement occupied tho thoughts of tho city. The curtain roso, Dora appeared, walked, stammered, blushed and repeated her part mechanically, like any school girl reading her composition at an examination. Still tho au dience was pleased, not by acting, but by tho novelty of the occasion. Tho next, tho third, tho fourth, and tho fifth nights wero liko the first. Tho morbid appotito of iho public, satiated with novelty, demanded good acting. This, Dora could not supply. Tho audience fell ofF.tJho manager became restless, dissatis fied, and refused to offer a ro-engagomcnt, but intimated that sho had best go to another city. In tho meantime, Lo Baum sued for a divorce, which ras readily granted by tho court. Tho next appoaranco of Dora was in Now Orleans, whero her forraor social posi tion was unknown, and where sho was wholly thrown upon her merits as an actress for suc cess. It wore needless to say that sho failed to elicit ono single plaudit. The rest of tho story ij soon told. Charity would wish tho curtain had fallen sooner. Abandoned by home, friends, husband ; pen niless, broken-hearted, in her dospair jho fell: "Foil, liko tho snow-flake, from heaven to hell; Foil, to bo trampled liko filth in tho street; Fell, to bo scoffed, and spit on, and beat; Pleading, Cursing, Dreading to die. Selling her soul to whoever would buy, Dealing in shaino for a morsel of bread, Hating tho living, and fearing tho dead." ituitx. In lTiier Astoria, January 2, 1879, to the wife of C. Leinejiwebrr, a son. MV ADVERTISEMENTS. t - - Notice to AH Concerned. i Men and' Boys rVSust be As well as to have toys for Christmas. Christmas is Over ? BUT If. LOEB as Sirreierei! And now invites the attention of every body to his Full and Complete Stock, Consisting in part of A full ni nTUIMP F0K IE LINE OF U LU I it I ll U AND ROYS. Gents Furnishing Goods; also : Large Stock of Family Groceries; Canned Fruits, Etc.; a lso : "Watckcti, Jewelry, Jlarinc anil Opera (lasses, etc.; Besides a choice lot or TOBACCO AND CIGARS, "Wholesale and TCetail. Call and see. (MAIN ST., - - - ASTOISIA, OGN. JVOTICJE CAUTIOJf. milE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CAIN J tions everybody and gives notice that he will not be responsible for any debts con tracted by any other person than himself, for or on his account, without bis written order, after this date. Alw) that all moneys due the undersigned on current accounts must be settled and paid williip ten days, otherwise they will be put in the bauds of au attorney for collection. 1L H. PARKER. Astoria, Oregon 4a kl$7$, l2w I. TV. CASE, MERCHANDISE. ms CHE THAN EVi A FULL STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, ALSO- Christmas and New Year GrOOOS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. AND A Splendid Assortment of KID GUiOYES. Ml Line, of Gents Met Cutlery Toilet Sets, ETC., ETC., ETC. I. W. CASE Has now to offer to the people of Astoria and vicinity the finest display of USEFUL AND FANCY GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND Every Other Day in the Year Yet shown to the Citizens of Clatsop County. JUST RECEIVED. A splendid assortment of Lauterjung's In dia Steel and Electric AND IVORY HANDLED TLATED KNIVES AND FORKS. These are the flncst goods manufactured. We Defy Competition. 5?A 2s o. 1 Cedar Shingles on hand, for sale in lots to suit purchasers. I.-"W. CASE, Comer Chenamus and Cass Streets, ASTORLY, OREGON. ItfACKUS C CROSBY- Stoves, Tmwaro, and- K.ause urnrahlng Coocte. Hardware,. Brass Goods, Lead and Iron. Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Engineers Supplies, Sheet . Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, and Zinc. COAL LAND FOR SALE. t n ACRES of Iron and coal lands for IOU sale, situated near Columbia city. Oregon. Price &9UV casn down. For particulars Inquire at 17-tC The Astomax office,. MISCELLANEOUS. Special Holiday Notice! BY E. S. LAESEN, Wholesale and Retail Grocer. I will sell for cash for the next two weeks any article in my line at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Tills I propose to do In order tocive every body a chance to celebrate Christmas and 2 ew Year for very little money. My stock of GROCERIES fa comPlet0 Fresh and desirable, and not excelled by any house in the state for PRICES, QUALITY OR QUANTITY. The largest and most complete stock of CROCKERY, GLASS, and YELLOW WARE, A choice assortment of CHINA TEA SETS, MOTTOE AND MUSTACHE CUPS. REAL BOHEMIAN VASES. And a complete stock of PLATED "WARE, Latest designs and best make in the country. JUST .RECEIVED. EGG JUMBLES, COCONUT CAKE, PLAIN AND FANCY CANDIES Also a great reduction in COFPEES AND SUGAR. Also, a great variety ol WOOD AND "WILLOWWARE. All of which I will respectfully offer for your inspection and purchase. Yours truly E. S. LA1ISEN, Astoria, Oregon, Dee. 17. 1878. CITY BOOK STORE, MAIN ST., ASTORIA. CIIAS. STJSVJBXS & SOI Invite the attention of purchasers to their stock, just laid in FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. The Finest Selection ! . The Cheapest Prices I The Greatest Worth! RECEPTION POCKETS; LADIES' DIARIES AND PURSES COMBINED; COMB AND BRUSH POCKETS; CUTLERY, JEWELRY, CHARMS, ETC., ETC.; LADIES' FANCY BOARD, ETC.; GOLD PENS AND PENCILS; PAINT PENCILS, GUTTAPERCHA GOODS; EXCELSIOR DIARIES, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC. 0SA11 goods sold at lowest cash prices. CIIAS. STEVENS & SON. City Hook Store to Main street, two doors from the Pioneer Itestaurant, opposite the bakery of Mrs. C. Binder. Ohaeles Heilborn MANUFACTURER OF And Denier in FURNITUREandBEDDING. ALSO IMPORTER, OF CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WALL PAPER, SHADES, etc. CS?A11 kinds of repairing promptly at tended to. and furniture made to order. J2r"A full line of picture mouldings and li aines. brackets, window cornices, etc. CsFull stock and lowest prices, comer of Siutemocaha aud Main street. Astoria. PAY THE PRINTER PROMPTLY for vonr Paper. It is best for all. T ifer B. HAMBURGER'S A FINE DRY GOODS! IN ALL ITS 1 O tXiiQl'glECtHJSri G I THE FINEST ASSORTMENT TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY. FIPTEEN DOZEN HATS EECEXYED PER SAMSHU? OEEGO-S; ALL 0v THE LATEST STYLES. We have marked these goods down to the lowest mark and purchasers will do well to. call on us before purchasing. Ajj Invoice; of M SJ1LTJSI I&VCIIiaGS, SOMETW5G SEW. MA1X STREET, --- ASTORIA. OREGON. I HAYE OX 3$AN,D T.IIE, SUGAR TOYS,. GUM PASTE TOYS DOYE BASKETS, iy-ANCY BASKETS, And Qihpr Christmas Treo of- plain 93d Fancy CANDIES, CAKES CRACKERS NUTS, Which I will sell at tho lowest season handsomely ornamentod A liberal discount to churches for moots at OPPOSITE THE $T OYSTERS SERVED BANKING AND INSURANCE. I. W. CASE, ASTORIA, OREGON. BROKER AND BACKER. DEPOSITS RECEIVED IN COIN OR cur rency subject to check at sight. K3-Sight checks issued on Portland, availa ble In any part of Oregon and "Washington territory. jKB-Sight checks Issued on San Francisco, available in any part of the State of Cali fornia. fiS-Sight checks issued on New Y'ork city, available in any part of the Eastern States. usrApnroved bills discounted. Loans made" on available security. Collections made promptly. $67,000,000 CAPITAL. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OP LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OP HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Representing a capital of 807,000,000. A. VAN DUSEN. Asent. Eon Mutual Insurance Co, OF CALIFORNIA, J. F. Houghton'. -..President Ciias. It. Story. Secretary Hamilton- Boyd, t . t , rt Geo. L. Story, f Agents for Oregon Office Northeast corner of Stark and First streets, Portland, Okegon. Net Cash received for Fire Prem- . iuins In 1S77. .. 335,511 04 Assets, Jan. 1,1878 bSftb 85 Liabilities Losses v.upaul S3,fi3S .fT Dividends " 1..057 00 5,505 37 Surplus for Property Holders $572,470 47 Losses paid In Oregon in six years$I14,51G 'l I. W. C tSE. Agent, 3-2Gtf Astoria. Oregon. AUCTION SALES. E. C. HOLDEN, Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Real Estate A sent and. Conveyancer. Agent for the FIREJEEN'S FUND INSUR ANCE COMPANY of San Francisco. COMMISSION AGENT and AUCTIONEER, Rents and Accounts Collected, and re- turns promptly made. Regular sales day, SATURDAYS nt 2 P. M. N. B. Parties having real estate. Inrni ture or any other goods to dispose of either at auction or private sale should notifv me as soon as convenient before the day of sale. o storage charged on goods sold at Auc tion. E. C. HOLDEN. td - Auctioneer. A GIRL "W'aNTED.-To do general house work In a small family. Address : P. O. BOX 75, 1-tf Astoria, Oregon. Barbour's IRISH FLAX THREADS AND Salmon Set Twine Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines. BARBOUR BROTHERS, 119 Pie Street, San Francisco., HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Minnows. PEItfEI AT STOCK OF DEY GOODS DEPARTMENTS- LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF iEARTS. FIGURES, FLOWER BASKETS,. CORNUCOPLS. "WAX CANDLES, Ornaments. Also, a fmo, with all kinds of t FRESH ORANGES, LIMES AND COCOA NUTS, cash prices. "Will have indae cukes for Christmas and Now Yoav. candies and Christmas Treo orn&- B$LL TO"VYER. IX EVERjY STYE -fis X: ? c '