CO pi A frX gHte gaits gtaiim. ASTORIA. OREGON: TUESDAY -..OCT. 11, 1881 J. F. HALLORAX ...Editor. Our "Heathen Schools." In a religious exchange the last issue at hand publishes with ap proving editorial comment a com- munication which, among a good many other similar statements, says: "So far as our public school system is concerned, it cannot be denied that the children who at tend these schools are being put through a course of instruction from which they will graduate as so many cultivated heathens." "Whether this is simply the private opinion of the writer or whether he has superior sources of informa tion to others is unnecessary to in quire: the facts are in direct con tradiction to his statement. Moral instruction, which is the essence of true religion, is inculcated in every department, in every grade of the ij! common school system cf our oountry. The three natural pow ers of the mind are will, memory and understanding. Education is the evolution of these mental faculties. "From chaos sprang cosmos," in the long gone rcons of ages that were illimitable in their extent before the twilight dawn of our planet's recorded history. As in the material so in the mental world, and the great marshalling and arranging of forces is going on every day on as relatively great a scale in. the brains of that grand army of the republic that daily files through the corridors of our public schools. It is the province of the public schools to so in cuicate moral instruction, to so guide and direct the growth of moral perception that the young may see and realize the desirability, the beauty, the necessity and good sense of so living that all the good possible may be got out of life. And this the public schools da, and what the Sentinel correspon dent says is plainly prompted by a one-sided view of the sub ject. But it may be asked: what is moral instruction? It is a due explanation of our social relations; a plain clear exposition of the two fold duty we owe to ourselves and to our fellows, and fittiug illustration of its necessity aud desirability. Goncise in its elements, it is com- pprehensive in its details; and brief tnoujrii its outline mav be, vet. ri when properly submitted the logical inference of the argument is conclusive. To the mind of v ryouth its necessity, harmony and piactical benefit can be rendered as incontrovertible as an algebraic ' - axiom. . Of its great importance it is not necessary to speak. Its effect through life colors all our motives and intensifies all our actions; and without it the grand est gifts of mentality can never round to completion of their fullest normal development. J . 'Human nature is self-asserting and self-adjusting. All the agita- . tion' and turmoil that we see around us is as natural as the sounding of the foam-capped wave as it thun ders down the beach. Of course, - amid all this shifting, and settling, and finding of levels, social and ' ' otherwise, the common schools n come in for a share of the com mon denunciation and adverse criticism. Among other charges is'the owlish hoot that our public schools are "godless." It must with sadness be admitted that the . .proudest works of man's hand and brain 'are manifestly imperfect It is likewise open to grave doubt whetheryif ever a race of human mi a"ges existed, that race be not "now extinct. But among our t many "godless," yet glorious re publican institutions, there is not ' . one. that is more godlike in its at- tributes and actual results than our common schools, liolmes happily says: "The mind of a bigot is like the pupil o the eye the more light you pour upon it, the . more it will contract." The simile aptly applies to those who are afflicted "with that peouliar phase of ignorance that includes itself' who prate of "godless" schools and heathen rulers; and who, when foul sewage, impure water and typhoid fever cause a new slaugh ter of the innocents, talk solemn twaddle about a "mysterious dis pensation of providence." In this, of course, much depends upon our teachers. They should not con found piety with dyspepsia, nor fancy they are religious when it is but a disordered liver. There need be no flatulent moralizing. A successful moralizer must needs be a good word-p ainter, and such artists are scarce. A morbid man ner, a sour face, and enunciation of divers pains and penalties at the end of the route, will be of no avail. There is no need of any weeping or wailing, or gnashing of teeth. Everything in nature and the glorious works of God, is to the young lives treading the green border of youth, replete with the freshest and most fascinating form of religious instruction. If, as "Wordsworth says: "The meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears," so, too, it can give thoughts that tend to fix the mind on Him who made the universe. "Whether in rock, or star, or plant, or world we find sources of such instruction; earth and sea, and air all scenes of beauty, all sounds of joy are conducive to its advancement. But any arising of the gray clouds of sectarianism would dim the bright horizon of common school education and chill to lingering death its usefulness. The Fall Elections. Elections will be held this fall in thirteen states, and in seven o them, viz: Iowa, Massachu setts, Minnesota, Mississipi, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, the choice of Governor. The other states in which voting will take place arc Colorado, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York and Penn sylvania. The legislature to be elected in Iowa, Minnesota, and New Jersey will choose United States senators. In Colorado a vote is to be taken on the ques tion of the location of state capital; in Minnesota amendments prohib iting special legislation, providing for equal taxation, and fixing the pay of legislators at $5 per da', not to exceed tf-ioO for any regular session, or S200 for any special session, are to be voted on; Ne braska will pass upon a proposed woman's suffrage amendment, and "Wisconsin upon one providing for biennial instead of annual sessions of the legislature. The only states iu which the canvas is, or promises to be very active are Virginia, Mississippi, Ohio and New York. Ix 1877 the yield of wheat in California was 25,000,000 bushels; in 1878, 37,500,000 bushels; in 1879, 37,300,000 bushels; in 1SS0, 47,000,000 bushels; and in 1SS1, (estimated), 25,300,000 bushels. During this period the acreage of wheat has been largely increased, principally by irrigation and by reclamation of tule or tide lands. Therefore, the variableness of the yield is more notable. The esti mate for 1881 may be taken as a nearly accurate approximation, be ing the result of careful investiga tion. The Grain Growers' Associ ation of California, from replies to 4,000 circulars recently issued to wheat growers asking information, estimate the yield at 21,540,000 bushels. From this the Grangers conclude that they are masters of the situation, and at a meeting, held at San Francisco some three weeks since, resolved to hold their stock of -wheat at $1.20 per bushel, or 2 per cental. The present amount of wheat in California for export, counting old stock and surplus stock of 1880, may bo fairly estimated at 00,000,000 bushels. Among the first things brought before the forty-seventh congress for its consideration will be the propriety of building a new White House. Those who ouglit to know claim that the present executive mansion is positively unfit to live in. Late statistics show that in cluding what has already loaded and gone to sea there is in sight enough tonnage to carry in round numbers 900,000 tons out of an es timated surplus of 3, 200,000 tons. From Oregon there are -400,000 tons for export, and including shipments already made there is tonnage in sight to carry 130,500 tons, leaving to be provided for 203,500 tons, leaving nearly 000, 000 tons still to be provided for on this coast. What course Arthur intends to pursue in the make up of his cabi net, and the giving of the many offices at his disposal is still a mat ter of uncertainty. As the Wash ington Post says, when a man has nothing to lose bv deins: as he pleases and nothing to gain by doing as somebody else desires, he may be generally expected to take the course most consistent with his "own wishes. This is a truth un doubted; and it applies to a Presi dent just as readily as to a common mortal. Mrs. Garfield has very sensi bly requested that all this sicken ing expose relative to viscera, in testines, autopsies, etc., be stopped. It was simply an advertising dodge on the part of the-physicians and has no reasonable excuse for con tinuance. "Does Arthur keep a scrap book?1' is the question that is now agitating the minds of a good many public men in this glorious land. MISCELLANEOUS. m::ei.s. oDDEsnEtos's-, OKAI.F.K IN" New aud Choice MILLINERY, Desires to call the attentiou of the Ladies of Astoria to the fact that she has received a laree assortmont of the IjATEsVT styles of Hats, Bonnets, Trimmings, ash FANCY GOODS. Corner Main and Squemoiihe Slreets. PERUVIAN BITTERS. CHINCHONA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA GRAPE BRANDY, THE GltEATEST MEDICAL DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. See; our local rolnnmlor particulars, and as you VALUK HEALTH, READ! BAY HEW FACTORY FOR SALE. My Bay View Factory, together with all the slock and fixture thereto belonging Is offered for sale as it now stands. If not disposed of at PRIVATE SALE prior to October 31st, 1881, It will then, on that day be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, on the premises in separate par cels, to suit purchasers. J3This sale will be without reserve to the highest bidder. Au inventory of the property is at Tiik Astoriak ofllce. R. D. HUME, 309 &. 311 Sacrameuto St., San Francisco, California. DIKD. October 8th, 1881, infantbon of Mr. and Mrs. A. Amruundson.aged three months and ten days. NEW TO-DAY. New Millinery Establishment MRS. E. S. WARREN Has a complete stock of at her establishment. Corner Cass and Jefferson streets. Astoria. Hats, Bonnets, Dress Trimmings, Zephyrs, Ribbons, Etc. MISCELLANEOUS. A. V. ALLEN. O. II. PAGE. Page & Allen (stlfUKSSOKK TO S- I.AKHH.V.) Wholesale mat retail teiti-rs in Provisions, Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL ANO DOMESTIC, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Tojrellier with iiies,Liprs,ToteoCiprs The largest and most complete slecl: of goods In their line to be found In the city. Corner ftf Cass and Hqucmooqh. Streets, ASTORIA. OREGON. rniruuur s IRISH PLAX 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, Gl 1 Market Htreet. San Fraurisco HENRY DOYLE it Co.. Managers. ASK FOR- UN10N INDIA RUBBER CO'S 1'ure l'.ira tsuni GracXi Proof Rubber Boots and Goats. P.KWARE OF IMITATION ! He sure the Boots are stamped CRACK I'lWOF on the heels, aud have the PURE OUM SPRIXQS on the Toot and instep, which presents their cracking or breaking. They will last twice as Ion;: as an otheis manufactured. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. ALL KINDS RUBI5ER BELTING, PACK ING, HOSE, SPRINGS. CLOTHINC. HOOTS AND SIIOKS, Etc. GOODYEAR RUBBER CO. R. 11. PEASK..Ir. S.M.Rl'NYON. Agents, San Francisco. HOLMAN'S PAD. rei: thi: ST0MAGH, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS. TSADE MARK. In all cases of bllliousness aud malaria in every foim, apreentatle and cure of chills, fever and dumb ague, Dr. Holman's Pad Ls a Jierfect success. And for djspepsia. sick leadache and nervous prostration, as the pad is applied oer the pit of the stomach. thcKreat nervous centei.lt annihilates the disease at once. It regulates the Ihcr and stomach so suc cessfully that digestion becomes perfect. ProL D. A. Loomls says : "It is nearer a universal panacea than anything in medi cine." This Ls done on the principle of ab sorption, of ulilch Dr. Holman's Pad Is the only true exponent. For all kidney troubles, use Dr. Holman's Renal or Kidney Pad, the best remedy In the world and recommended by the medical faculty. Bewaxe of Bogus Fads. Each genuine Holman's Pad bears the pri vate revenue stamn of thellohnan Pad Co.. with the above trade mark printed in green. Buy none without It. For Sale by all Druggists. Dr. Holman's advice is free. Full treati-.e sent free on application. Address : HOLMAN PAD CO . "! Broadway, New York. P.O. box 2112. To Whom it May Concern. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE OREGON Railway and Navigation Company Is the owner of the following described property In the City ot Astoria, to-w it : North 55 feet of block 133. and all of block 1.T2 Sldvely's first addition to Astoria, north 50 feet of blocks 8 and 9, and all of blocks 5, C, 7. 10, II, 12. 13. 14. 11 in 17 ID in On oi nn m - .I m c-i.i i... " second addition to Astoria as recorded him on his revised plat. Any person pur chasing such property of other parties will purcnase ai uis peril as the company will defend Its title to the utmost. Ohkgon Railway & Navigation- Co. 30d by E. A. Notes Agent. a ' ' xl?oI7 a V ' MISCELLANEOUS. Wm. HUME! Wholesale and Retail Dealer IX- GROCERIES, Provisions, Lumber, ETC.. ETC., ETC. Fislierniftiis and Cannery SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. AGENT POP. TUP! Johnstons Improved SOLDERING POT. AND THK Snn Francisco Chemical WORKS, ASTOKIA - - - OREGON. CARL ADLER'S nsxrsxcs store, Pianos and Organs Of all makes constanttv on hand. Also a full stock of VIOLINS. GUITARS, BANJOS. AC- CORDEONS. CONCERTINAS, HARMONICAS, FLUTES, Also a large stock of the hest of VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, SHEET MUSIC, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, As well as even thin? else belonging to a First Class Music Store. Pianos and Organs sold on the monthly In stallment plan, or for rent. Carl Adler's Book Store. & The largest stock of Blank Books and Stationery Of cery description. School Books. Bibles, Poetical Works, Alliums and Gold Pens, Besides a full aud complete stock of evcrj thing asuallv kent in a well reuulated Book Store. ANo, news depot and agency for e cry paiier and periodical published. CARL ADLER'S VARIETY STORE Watches. Clocks and Jewelrv. f Pocket and Table Cutlery, (EC Yankee Notions and To ricutre frames aim unromos. fxt , i-iME nauy images, a complete n ttn ifvsortment. Archery, etc. New goods by every steamer. The public are invited to examine my stock and prices. CHENAMITS ST., - ASTORIA, OREGON. Chas. Stevens' & Son, CITY BOOK STOKE. BROWN'S BUILDING opposite the ttJSZTUTM TOWER, In room lately occupied by Schmeer's Confectionery. Lamest ai Best Assortment Of novelties In the stationary line usually found In a first-class book store, consisting of BOOKS. FINE STATIONERY, GOLD PEN GOODS, ALBUMS. CHKOMOS. FRAMES, STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES. All of which will be sold at prices which DEFY COMPETITION. P. S. The latest Eastern and California periodicals constantly on hand. CHAS. STEVENS & SON. Wa 3E- r&teMEJSTT, & ASTORIA. OREGON. f DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Toilet and Fancy ArticleSj PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. -Prescriptions carefully compounded at allhours. -Homeopathic Tinctures and Pellets, and Humphrey's Specifics also kept. 0 4 rggasi B!fiSsjl--SS- CORVEK OF 3f AIXIAXW ASTORIA - THE AS TORI AST, (DAILY AND WEEKLY) Is S TIESPECTED ANT) COMMENDED Impartiality, Ability, THE PAPER FOR THE FOR THE FARMER, THE MERCHANT, KOI! IAII.Y ASTOKIASf TERMS: BY MAIL. (POSTAOK KRKK TO ALL SUBSCRIBER.) DAILY, ONE COPY ONE YEAR S9 00 DAILY'. ONE COPY FOUR MONTHS 3 00 JS"S.unple copies of either edition 10 cents. Address : J. F. II ALLORAX & Co. Publishers, Astoria, Oregon ." ir Postmasters are authorized to act as agents forTiiR Astoriax. MISCELLANEOUS. MAGNUS 0. CROSBY, . Dealer in HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PWers anfl Steam Filters Goods and Tools. SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD, SHEET IRON TIN AND COPPER.. Stoves, Tin Ware and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON. TIN, COP PER, PLUMBING and STEAM FITTING Done with neatness and dispatch. None but Hrst class workmen employed. tV large assortment or SCALES Constantly on hand PARKER HOUSE. II. It. PARK. Kit. Prop., ASTORIA, - - - OREGON. FIRST CLASS HOTEL. ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS. HOT AND COLD BATHS. Good Billiard Table, and Frst Class Sa loon stocked with Fine Liquors. JWFREE COACH TO THE HOUSE.-SU XX. Et PARKS , 1IKAI.KK IX Hay7 Oats, Straw. Lime, Brick, Cement and Sand. Wooil Delivered to Order, Draying, Teaming and Express Business. Horses and Carriages for Hire. DKXLKIt IX WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. THE NEW STEAMEK Clara Parker, EBEN P. PARKER, - - MASTER. Ls now ready for business. For freight or charter, apply to the Cai tain on board, or to H. b, PARKER. CLEANING and REPAIRING NEAT. CHEAP AND QUICK. BY GEORGE JUOVJETT, Main Street, opposite N. Loeb's, Delinquent City Taxes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I the undersigned. Chief of Police, have been furnished with a warrant from the city council requiring me to collect the taxes as sessed for the year 18SI. and now delinquent upon the list, and make return of the same within sixty days. All parties so Indebted will therefore please take notice and eovern themseh es accordingly. "W. j. BARRY . . , . Chief of Police. Astoria, Oregon, August 17, 1831. Montgomery, IELKK3 IX Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Mugce Stoves and Ranges The Be-a iu the maiket. numbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. JEPPERSOX STREETS, OREGON. BY ALL FOrTlTS Fairness and Reliability. COMMERCIAL MAN, FOR THE MECHANIC, FOR EVERY PERSON MISCELLANEOUS. IS! XT JEt. IELjA. FOR TIIK Ifew Shooting Gallery I Net door to Joe Charters Hair Dressing establishment. CHENAMUS ST., - ASTORIA, OP.EGON. Pistol and Rifle Practice For both Ladles and Gentlemen. CHARTERS & MORTON, Proprietors. TO-DAY! TO-DAY! NORTHWESTERN MARRIAGE INSURANCE CO., -OF- P0RTLAND, OREGON. Capital Stock, - $100,000 . Incorporated July 29tb, 1881. This ls a veiy flue opportunity for jouns people to secure a Marriage Policy from $10 to $10,000 m for a ery little outlay. 3r-Any inquliles addressed to the under sigued will receive pi ompt attention. H. J. HAKSEN, AseHt. C. H. STOCKTON, XXOTT3XS, SIQ-HT AND J CARRIAGE PAINTER,-, PAPER HANGING AND WALL C0L0RINQ A SPECIALTY. GLAZING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. aa-Shop next doc? to Astorian omce, in Shuster'sDulldlng H D.K. Wabrrt. T.W.Eatos Astoria Market ! OPPOSITE OCCIDENT HOTEL, ASTORIA. - - - - OREGON. WARREX & EATOX, Proprietors, (Successors to Warren McQuireX "Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Cured Meats A full line of FAMILY GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED HAY, CANNED FRUIT. VEGE TABLES, ETC. SS- Batter, Eggs, Cheese, etc constantly on hand. ....... - fi3 Ships supplied at the lowest ratej. WAR IS 1ECIABEI WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE And ho terms of peace until every man In Astoria has anew suit of clothes MADE BY JIEANY. Look at the prices : Pants to order from - -Pants, Genuine French Cassimere -Suits from ------ S3 00 12 60 25 00 The finest line of samples on the coast to select from. P- J-MfcAxi x. Main street, opposite Parker House, Astoria. . Warranty deeda. quit claim deeds and mortgages, for sale at this office. AiaH IBJ9 A&