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THE ASTORIAN.
ASTORIA, OREGON:
WEDNESDAY .. OCT. 12, 18S1
ISSUED EVERY MORNING.
(Monday Excepted),
J. F. HAT.T.ORAN & COMPANY,
Editors and Fitoi'itiETons.
Astonan BuUdiiig, Cass Street.
Terms- of Subscription :
served by Carrier, per week..........23 Cents
imt by mail, four months..., ......-..33 00
Sent by mail, one year.............. 9 00
Free of Postage to Subscribers.
OPIUM SMOKING.
The Other
Side Some
Points.
Striking
3T Advertisements inserted by the year at
the rate of $1 50 per square per month.
Iransiont advertising, by the day or week,
Otty cents per square for each insertion.
THECIT.
The Daily astoiiiajj vrill bt tent hy
mail ot75 cent a month, freeoj pottage. Head
er who contemplateahnencejrom the city can
have Tub Astoujax follow them, Daiia
or Wkkkly edition to any post-office with
out additional expense. Adarczxe maylc
enaned a oftrn a desired. locate order at
the counlino room.
The Jas. A. Wright has sailed
hence, in ballast, from San Diego.
A post-office haB been established
at Ckewelah, Stevens Co., W. T.
The Glara Mara was taken to sea
yesterday, Brenham towing, Hansen
pilot.
The British bark Grasuiere pro
ceeded up river yesterdaj-, Ordway
towh., Strang pilot.
Sunday night Hume's mill com
menced double shifts ngain, so great
is the demand for lumber.
More than 8,000,000 salmon eggs
are now in the United States hatch
eries on the McOloud river.
J. A. Ebbert, of Eugene, pro
poses to give $1,000 to the Portland
Children's Home, provided $50,000 is
raised.
Yesterday's Oregonian has a well
written letter from Oregon's seaport
relative to matters here present and
prospective.
Mr. R. Johnson has completed a
new residence on Wall street; Jas.
McCarty is putting up one on an ad
joining lot.
An English company with a capi.
tai of $50,000 have located lands for a
fishery on the northwest coast, above
Victoria, V. I.
Much charity which begins at
home is too feeble to get out of doors,
and much that begins out of doors
never gets into the home circle.
"What a fine protuberant fore
head your baby has, Mrs. Phainteesy!
Did he get it from his father?" "No,
he got it from a fall down stairs'
. j
A correspondent asks: "In the
event of Arthur's death who would
be President?" As matters now
stand, Thos. F. Ba3'ard, of Delaware.
When they find a man in San
Francisco with $500 in gold coin and
a ticket for New York in Ins posses
sion, they arrest him for being insane.
On September 1st the new law
forbidding advance wages being paid to
seamen by masters of British ships
went into force in the United King
dom. Next Saturday the citizens of
Lane county will meet at Eugene to
remonstrate against the 20-raill tax
levied by the County Court of that
county.
The French bark Buenos Ayres
has dropped to an anchorage down the
riter. Wo are informed that three of
her crew deserted and got away on
board the Grasmere.
Capt. Scott of the steamer Fleet
wood desires to call the attention of
the traveling public to tho fact that
passengers from this port to Seattle
can make connection at Kalama.
Mr. A. F. Gunn, the well-known
agent for the stationery house of Cun
ningham, Curtiss and Welch, of San
Francisco, called yesterday. He re
ports business in his line "just boom
ing." The Northern Pacific Railroad
comDanv has let a contract to Small
Bros, of Walla Walla, for clearing and
furnishing ties and other timber for
one hundred miles of track eastward
from lake Pen d'Oreille.
Two newspapers published in the
Chinese language for circulation
among the Chinese are printed in San
Francisco. One of these, called the
Record, not to be outdone by other
newspapers, in its last issue turned
rules and printed portraits of Garfield
and Arthur, together with a brief ac
count of the assassination and subse-
f -i
quent events. '
In the last number of Harper'a
Weekly, T. de Thulstrup furnishes
several sketches, occupying a full
page, illustrating opium smoking in
New York. Tho work is Cleverly
done although not quite accurate; and
the sentry at the entrance, the adjoin
ing gambling hell, the various instru
ments used in smoking, tray, lamp,
box, bowl, pipe, etc, are severally
and distinctly shown. In the center
piece is a black-bordered bit of fine
grained work by the new process
looking very much like a lithograph
showing a group of white men in the
various stages of opium debauch.
The flower and dried poppy heads
form attractive side-pieces, and the
reproduction in miniature of an al
leged Chinese drawing, throws an air
of Oriental luxury over the whole.
The effect Is too alluring. At least
for the sons of the subscribers of Har
per's living on this coast. It is very
one-sided; one could almost suspect
tho talented artist of having a secret
sympathy with the "hitters of the
pipe." It is not a wholesome sot of
pictures for anT young Califorman or
Oregonian to look at. Many unfor
tunate vounir people liviuc on thiB
coast, in almost every town, have
commenced the soul and body-destroying
habit.
The other side is not here shown in
all its hideous ugliness. The pernici
ous and growing vice is not only made
to appear too attractive, but it is too
familiarly treated.
"Vice K a monster of such liateful mien
That to be hated, needs bur to be seen ;
Bui seen too oft, familiar with its face.
AVc llrst endure, then pity, then emJjracc."
The tremulous hand, the vacant ex
pression, tho preternatural paleness,
the spasm, the convulsive clutch, tho
apathy, lethargy, the snddeii swoon,
the inordinate craving, tho now ex
cited brain, the vain babbling, the
waking with a sudden shriek, the im
agined pursuers, the terrors of ten
million remembered minute impres
sions repeated unceasingly, re-acted
over and over again; the waste and
tear of tissue, fibre, brain; the lack of
appetite, the inordinate craving for a
repugnant poison, the inexpressible
drowsiness of the ijeii-ijcH-g-fan; the
bitter consciousness of a million un
performed duties, the gradual weak
ness, mental, physical impotency, post
tive if persisted in; insanity, frequent
or sudden death.
No, these are not shown in Mr.
Thulstrup'a picture; nor couid they
fully be, were tho paper printed in all
colors, and devoted to that sole
purpose for a year; tho whitened,
blanched faces of prematurely old
yeuth: the oark circled cj'e, the nerve
less look, the unsteady gait, the un
quenchable look of a fatal desire, tho
thin, white hand are already seen
among us. Ever' where in beauti
ful cities of gardens and homes.
In tho great city of San Francisco,
boys, yes, and girls with the look of
cunning, old blase men and women,
sneak out of vile alleys in the Chinese
quarters and elsewhere out into the
beautiful sunshine and refreshing sea
breeze with such expression of weari
ness, duplicity, vice and recklessness
combined on every face, that tho busy
passer-by stops to pity and abhor; the
pictures in Harpers don't show that.
No, nor they don't show that low
white wretches and Chinamen, stiff-
fering with the most horrible of un
namable diseases have just sucked by
the hour the poison tubes that are
handed the new victim. The foolish,
misguided, crazy boy deceiving
father, mother and employer who
deem3 it something smart and clever
to "visit a joint" or "to hit tho flute."
it does not show that these mats
spread out so alluringly in the en
graving, are reeking with filth,
charged with virus, and alive with
vermin. No, the poor young white
fool stifles buth conscience and his
nostrils, and pretends to look approv
ingly and with the eye of a connois
seur, on the box of deadly poison,
and holding in the flame the dirty
bowl charged with the prepared per
forated ball draws death, dishonor
and disease in one fatal inhalation,
eagerly into his system. Few break
off, the many perish. Neither the gen
ius ot a Coleridge, nor the mental
power and will of a De Quincy en
abled them to wholly abstain when
the habit was once formed although
theirs was but Iandunum drinking;
opium smoking is infinitely more dan
gerousvery much more difficult to
stop. It is the road to rapid decay
and speedy dissolution. ln idolatry
that has slain moro thousands than
Juggernaut. It is tho curse of China.
An impending evil that, transplanted
hero, if not rooted out, would before
the dawn of another century decimate
our youtn, emasculate the coming
generation, if not completely destroy
the white population of our coast.
This pernicious habit is on the in
crease of late, all over California,
Oregon and Nevada, especially in the
larger cities. Many bright young
men have died from its effects. Tho
police records of San Francisco show
the arrest of hundreds of both sexes
annually mauy of them youth of re
spectable exterior in the vilest of
Chinese "joints." There is nothing
-attractive, enjoyable, or even agiee-
able about the habit; it is filthy in
every respect, and with the vilest as
sociations. Opium smoking, in ninety
nine cases out of a possible hundred,
means the mad-house or the morgue,
and not far off, either.
Furnished Jtoomn to Let
MISCELLANEOUS.
At Mrs. Munson's lodging house.
Take Notice.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
On after this date an additional 10
cents per cord will be charged on all
orders for sawed wood not accompanied
bv tne casn, at urays woou vani. .luiv j
1st, 1881. i
-t ;s j:
Lost.
A bitcey top, on the hill road leadins
to Smith's point Any one finding the
same, or knowing of its whereabouts,
will confer a favor by informing Dr.
Kinney, the owner. ::t.
! WHITE HOUSE
Xotice to the Pnbllc.
! now receiving their
iTSKW FAIT. T.IXK OF fiOODS,
The Occident is being re-shingled.
The Gen. Canby, Westport, J.
Ordway, Ocklahama, and Lanarkshire
were lying at Gray's dock 3'estcrday
morning.
Mr. Eugene Thorpe, lately local
editor of the East Portland Vindi
cator, has accepted a position on tho
Telegram.
If you don't get your paper in the
morning, let us know and the mistake
will be rectified. Our subscription
list is increasing and it may be that
now and then some one is uninten
tionally overlooked.
Attention is directed to the ad
vertisement of the Astoria Fishery in
this morning's issue. The immunity
from ice, floods, and storms that this
port enjoyB offers superior induce
ments for the safo storage of grain.
One great advantage has been
conferred on navigators in Alaskan
waters by the survey of the Wrangle
Narrows by Commander Nicholls of
the Hassler. The voyage from Wran
gel to Harrisburg is much shorter by
this route.
After this date there -will -be no more J
sour San Francisco beer sold at thet
Mint Snloon. Nothing but MikeMyer
celebrated Astoria Brewery Beer will
be kept Opposite the Oregon Railway
and Navigation companys dock.
Williamsport Property.
Great bargains are now offered in the
citv of Williamsport for anv persons
wisliincto locate from one lot to live
acres. It is well adapted for gardens,
dairv ranches or pleasant homes; well
elevated, situated one mile south of
Astoria on Youngs bay. with a good
graded road to the place. For further
information call at my resilience near
the cemetery. John Williamson.
What was the pack of the differ
ent cannerfcs for 1880? We have the
pack of canneries for 1881, and for
purposes of comparison would like the
pack of each cannery for 18S0 Will
the owners and agents please give us
the information?
Xotloe
Mr. Anton Hieloli is my authoii.t-d
agent while 1 am absent from this city
and any orders left with him for the
Celebrated Chicago IJeer will be prompt
ly attended to. .1. Stkacs.
Agent for Ogn. and W. T.
1. Any orders for beer from the
interior, please address: J. Stkaus5.
Care Anton Bieloit, Astoria. Ogn.
THE FINEST
And best selected toek ever brought to this
place, consisting of
DRY GOODS,
Fancy Goods and Notions,
llftiis and Boys Clothing,
FURNISHING GOODS,
Hats, Caps. Boots and Shoes,
OPEN TO ALL!
"--
Adjust, liquidate, Rcceipr.
D. C. Ireland, late editor of The As
torian may be found at the Mayor's
office, in the City hall, Astoria, prepared
to adjust all accounLsof Tin: Astokian
up to the end of September, issi ; liqui
date all claims and demands, and re
ceipt for all balances due Sept. With,
1881, for subscriptions, advertising, job
printing, etc. All accounts must be set
tled by the first day of November, issi.
Bills for interior subscriptions, etc.,
will be forwarded to all immediately.
.Subscribers who have paid in advance
will be furnished with the paper by my
successors, until the expiration of the
time naid for.
Advertising eontracLs paid in advance
will also be completed bv Messrs. Hal
Ioran & Co. I). C. Ireland.
ETC.
ETC
1
The most of which we receive direct from
New York. Call one and all. and ex
amine our goods, a? well as our
EXTHEMK LOW PKICES,
BEFORE PUUCHASINi; ANYWHERE ELSE.
S. SCHLUSSEL,
Comer of Chenamus and Main Streets,
ASTOUIA,
OKKGOX
Mrs. P. M. Williamson,
aiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiin
THE FOURTH
Clearance
Still continues at the I X L Store.
Here is an opportunity to purchase Dry
G-ooclSj Clothing, etc., etc., at the
iiiiiliiiiiiuiiaiMiiuiiiiiiHiiMiiiiiinmiHininuiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMi
LOWEST FIGUEES
:iiiia:iicaii:ccuM3i3isi3isii(iiiiiaiiiiiiBiiuaisuiiiiiiuUHUHiH
m
it
As the remaining stock of Summer Goods
MUST BE CLOSED OUT
To make room for an Enormous Fall Stock.
I Take Advantage of This
jRARE OPPORTUNITY
The dam across the channel be
tween Sauvie's island and Coon island
at the mouth of the Willamette, the
completion of which was prevented
last year by the rising of the river, is
now finished, and the work was in
spected on Monday by Mr. K. A.
Habersham, Assistant U. S. Engineer.
It was Hamlet, wo belibve, who
said that there is nothing good or bad
in this life but thinking makes it so;
but it is evident that that individual
never had an opportunity of enjoyiug
such weather as we of Astoria at pres
ent delight in. The crisp freshness of
tho moruing air, the bracing sea
breeze and the brilliant sunlight form
a trinity of elements that make most
glorious weather.
Hon. C. W. Fulton desires to
state that there is an excellent oppor
tunity for some deserving boy of this
county to get his tuition free at the
State Agricultural college atCorvaihs.
Each member of tho state senate is
authorized to name one student for
that institution, whose expenses aro
paid by the state. Further informa
tion will bo readily furnished by ap
plying to'Mr. Fulton at his office.
In reference to tho health of Geo.
W. Hume, at present residing in
Oakland, a private note received by a
gentleman- laBt evening says that
though ho is by no means strong, yet
he has not withdrawn from business
by any means, and is simply resting
and recuperating, which is a necessity
entailed by overwork. The many
friends of Mr. Hume will be glad to
know that such is the case.
Tho American ship Harry Morse,
Brooks captain, arrived yesterday in
ballast, 117 days from Rio Janeiro.
She experienced very severe weather
for 2C days rounding Capo Horn.
Capt. Brooks has received instructions
from the charterers of the vessel at
Portland to proceed there at once for
his cargo of wheat, as they will not
cancel the charter, though the vessel
is several days over the time specified
in making that point
Hotel Arrivals.
Max. Wagner's San Francisco Na
tional brewery beer can't be beat.
Cocoanut Caramels, fresh to-day, at
the Astoria Candy Factory.
P. Wilhelni, Boss saloon, opposite
the Clarendon hotel, Portland, Oregon.
lee Cream to-day and to-morrow :
ready at ." p. m., at Frank Fabrc's.
I'enanchee Creams and Opera Cara
mels at the Astoria Candy Factory.
Choice Candies, fresh made every
day. at the Astoria Candy .Factory.
Ice eream at Koscnes oyster and n
freshnient aloon in Occident hotel
block.
Vinegar of the very nest quality ran
be had of Max Wanner, in any quaint j
at :V) cents per gallon.
Max Wagner has had his place re
painted, and it is nouMiiorc attractive
than ever. Stop as you go by. if
Mr. John Kogers. of the Central -Market,
has made arrangements to keep all
the finest fresh tish. etc in their scumiu.
The New Testament auihoried
edition revised, for twenty-five cents at
Charles Stevens and sons uiiy hook
store.
A splendid lot of Eastern Oysters
just arrived bvthe State of California
at Tom Smith's 0'ster Saloon, Main
treet.
Professor A. 1. Francis will he in
Astoria in a few days to attend to :;n
business in his line.
DEALER IX
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
All kinds of
WOOLS, ZEPHYRS,
LADIES UNDERWEAR, ETC.,
Comer of Cass and JeltVrson street, Astorl?.
SrStauiphig and Ores Making
order.
do:ie to
Take Notice.
John Rogers, Central Market,
J las roceh ed a lan;e invoice of
KAKUELS AND HALF BAItRELS
or the host quality.
And i- now rvad to supply Butchers Can
neries and all others, cheap tor cash. '
j
K B. The public is well aware that
I cany out to the letter all -things
as advertised, Secognizhg m Dltknw
able Competition
C. S. COOPER,
I X L Store, near Parker House, Astoria.
The Boss Coffee and Tea Pot
P. J. Goodman, on Chenamus idreet.
has jiiNt received the lateM and most
fa.shionabIc style of gents ami ladies
lMots. shoes, etc.
If vou want the best of fruit and
vegetables, fresh every day. call at T.
(!. ItawHng's fruit store. Main street,
opposite I.oebs.
Charles Stevens & Son are in re
ceipt of a fine stock of mouldings, and
are now prepared to 'make picture
frames to order. Call and inspect their
stock.
For the genuine .1. II. Cutter old
Bourbon, and the best of wines. liquors
and San Franeisco beer, call at the Gem,
opposite the bell tower, ami sec Camp
bell.
Switches, curls, frizzes, wigs and
ornamental hair work, made from comb
ings or cut hair, 111 the latest style, at
the Occident hair dressing saloon. Or
ders by mail promptly attended to.
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OCCIDENT.
'.Fred. A. Strong, Jas. W. Don, A.
JL Pierson, Fort Stevens; W. 1ST.
Stark, Rock de Tillamook; A. F.
Gunn, San Francisco; Clark Long
hery.Knappa; C. L. Phillips, TJ. S. A.;
G. W. Gosling, San Francisco; E. A.
Post, Portland.
rARKKR HOUSE.
B. A. Scaborg, llwaco; Eualey
Houghton, Clatsop; R. Z. Karby,
fT. B. Kirby, Portland; D. Sweeney,
Chekalis; S. Hillman, IL Word,
John Days River; C. Alley, Pendle
ton; E. J. Moody, Portland; C. A.
Bradbury, Oak Point; J. T. Traske,
Bay View; John W. Trulhnger, wifo
and child, McMinnville; Capt. T.
Voisin, E. F. Skaggs, ship Buenos
AvreB.
Notice to Contractors.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE KE
ceived at the ofllce of the Auditor and
Clerk of the City of Astoria, until Monday.
October 10th 1831, at 2 o'clock i 31.. for tho
Improvement and repair of West-Bth street
in Shively's Astoria, from the north line of
"Water street to the north line of Cedar
street, by removing all defective piles
strniKcrs, caps, or -other timbers, ami sub
stituting therefor new and .sound piles,
stringers, caps, or other timbers, similar to
those used in the construction of the original
roadway or street, and by the removal of all
defective plank on said portion of said street
and substituting therefor new and sound
plank of not less than three Inches in thirk
ness. All of s:dd work to be done in aecor -ance
with the provisions of ordinance No. -lie
of said citv. Bids must state the price for re
nairint: in" front of each lot separately. Each
bid must be accompanied with a guarantee
signed by two responsible tax payers, to the
eflcct that if the contract he awarded to
such bidder that he will, within forty-eight
hours alter such award is made, enter into
contract with the citv of Astoria therefor.
and will give a bond to the city, with two
good and Mifhcient securities, for tliefaithful
performance of libs contract. The light to
relect any or alt bids, is reserved.
Bv order of the Common Council.
JOHN IIAHX.
A. O. SPEXAIsTH.
War. B. IIEADINCTOX
Committee on Streets and Public Way-..
Astoria, October f, lssi.
C3-XaC3"rJ3SJ
(PATENTED JUSK lTU, 1ST8.)
FCa SAL5 BY
O. LKINKSWRKRIt. HIUAM HUOWN.
HSTAl'.I.lSllKD lSfiS. '
Leinenweber & Co.,
ASTORIA. OREGON,
TAffllRS ID CURRIERS,
Manufacturers ami Importers ot
k LL KINDS OF
. AND FINDINGS
Wholesale Dealers in
OIL AND TALLOW.
MAXUFACTirREKS OF
BOOTS and SHOES
irs-Holiest wish price, paid for Hides anil
Tallow.
jygH3 t
yamg
pi vPSKBnwRISI'Ss&r.
MAY BE HAD OF
0E.RHA"WE)S.
SOLE AGENT.
Also. Agent for th& celebrated?. I
MEDALLION RAIGE,
S, R, HAWES,
TWO DOORS EAST OP OCCIDENT, - - ASTORIA, OREGON
CHAS. HEILBORN,
HANUFACTCTBER OP
FUBNITUBE 25 BEDDINGS
AND DEALER IN
Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors,
Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames and UtiiHiis,
WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES
Complete In every hranch.
COLUMBIA
AH
BREWERY
THE
IS SLTKRIOtt TO-MOS1. AXI IS EXCELLED BY XOKE ON TIS COAbT
JOHN HAHIN, - - PROPKEETOK,
CHENAMUS STREET, - ASTORIA, 0RXG0N.
tfirOrders left at the GEIQIAXIA BEEH HALL will he promptly attended to.$
New Millinery Establishment
MRS. E. S. WARREN
Haa complete Mock of
at her eMahlMunent,
Comer Cass and .Jefferson streets, Astoria.
Hats, Bonnets, Dress Trimmings,
Zephyrs, Ribbons Etc
Wanted.
1 K AAA FOUNDS ItAGSOFnllkind
lwVUU clean and dry, at the Umbrella
Miop. Alain street, by J.JOI'LIN.
OREGON BRASS WORKS,.
D.M.MOOKE. - - I'ROntlETOK.
ild at. Itet. C & D. Portland.
Brass, Dell and Composition Castings,
Of every de-cription made to order.
f Corks and Valve, or all kinds, made ami re.
j paired. Steam Whistles, Oil Cl)bes. Hv-
urauiic j i.- aim .iutun, uiiuuit-Aiieiiti.
Cash paid for old Copper and Brass, Lead
and Zinc. Particular attention paid to all
kinds of Ship Work.
Buy a copy of The Weekly As
tobiax to-day.
LETTER HEAD PAPER,
PRINTED OR PLAIN, OF THE BEST
quality a,t Thv Astorus oEce.
ASTOBIA BREWERY.
M. MEYER -- - Proprietor.
ASTORIA, - - OREGON.
JSIEIOI.X VJNr3XrOXJ3Xr03CS3JJ',3?,
.REDUCTION OF WHOLESALE PRICES.
$7 50
PER BARREL OF 30 GALLONS.
LABC.E ORDERS IN LIKE PROPORTION.
Less Quantities, SO Cents pr Gallon
Bottled Beer, - - - Si SO pr Dozn
esrSpecial attention paid to orders from Public Houses and FamlUe&TB, .
CHICAGO HOUSE,
.ALVIX STREET, - - ASTORIA.
EROM THIS DATE THE Chicago House
will he converted into a lodeing house,
and helLs can be had at the following re
duced prices :
V33H l cESJfTS.
Tills House has been renovated throughout
and will be furnished with fine French spring
beds. Parties wishing a good bed will please
give me a call.
N. WEDIAN, Proprietor.
Piles for Sale.
Mr. A. B. ircMiilan is prepared to furnish
Fir or Hemlock Piles
IN ANY AMOUNT TO OKDER, AND ON
SHOUT NOTICE.
Leave orders at the store of 'Trsncbard &
Upshur, Astoria. .
Or address, A.B,McMTLLAN '
ney,rOregoB.