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.(). THE ASTORIAN. ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY OCT. 13, 1881 ISSUED EVERY MORNING. (Monday Excopted), J. F. HAIiLORAN & COMPANY, 1'L'HLIbHEItS AM) PnOriUKTORS. Astorxan Building, Cass Street Terms of Subscriptien: served by Carrier, per week .25 Cents sent by mail, four months.. .........S-t 00 lent by mail, one year............. 9 X Free of Postage to Subscribers. ar Advertisements inserted by the year at the rate Qf SI 50 per square per month. Transient advertising, by the day or week, fifty cents per square for each insertion. THEOETY. The Daily astokian will be sent by ' mail at15 cents amonth.freeof postage Read erg who contemplate absence from the city can hate The Astoriax follow them. Daily or Weekly editions to any poft-offlce with out additional expense. Addrcst-es maybe cnanged as often as desired. Ijtave orders at the countina room. Two inches of snow fell in Walla Walla last Tuesday. Mr. liobt. J renchard is running a dairy near Salem. The up-county papers are being presented with potatoes. The Edith is running a few days in place of the Gen. Canby. Quite a fall of snow is reported in Benton -and Polk counties. Salem and Portland propose a spirited regatta before long. The British bark Isle of Erin ar rived at Qneenstoun last Monday. The ship City of York has com pleted her cargo and is now anchored in the stream. The Harry Morse proceeded to Portland yesterday, Ocklahama tow ing, Moody pilot. Kalloch lectured to a very slim house in Portland Tuesday night, and declined to lecture last evening. Gill & Clinton's pile-driver has gone to Todd's bay in tow of the Edith to drive spiles for J. G. Megler's net rack. A regular meeting of Astoria Lodge No. 40, I. 0. G. T., was held last Tuesday evening with a large at tendance. Mrs. C. P. Upshur, accompanied by Mr. Geo. Upshur of San Francis co, has gone to Portland to join her husband. We are requested to anuouueo that there will be a social to-morrow evening at the residence of Mrs. T. K. Warren. W. S. Kinney of Salem, has pur chased a flouring mill at Dayton, W. T., and proposes to place new machin ery therein. Ohio election returns give Foster about 8,000 plurality. 'Tis thought that Iowa will give her usual republi can majority of 50,000. The steamer City of Chester .'ar rived from San Francisco yesterday morning. After putting off consider able freight she left for Portland. -The Silverton Appeal learns that the late rains have done some damage to grain "now in the stack, and in isolated instances to grain not yet har vested. The British ship Napier arrived yesterday, eighty days from Port Chalmers, Australia, in ballast, A Wilson captain; Columbia towing, Malcolm pilot. H. J. Hansen informs us that he is quite successful as agent for the Northwestern Marriage Insurance Co., several young people of this city hav ing already taken out policies. --The barge Columbia, Dixie Thompson towing, arrived yesterday from Portland, with 8,402 sacks grain for. the British bark Temple Bar, which will complete her cargo. Mf. Chas. Nickell, editor and proprietor of the Jacksonville Times, and Miss Ella Prirn, daughter of Judge Prim, were married at Jackson ville, on Wednesday pf last week. His excellency Gov. Newell, of Washington Territory, has appointed E. C. Holden, commissioner of deeds for that territory. Mr. Holden re ceived his commission last night. ' -Whafc came near being a serious runaway on Chenamus street yester day was checked by the fact of Hume's , lumber pie being in the way, which stayed the steeds in their mad career, upending the vehicle, but fortunately injaringnooBe-f - ' . Narrow Escape. It is an old and comforting s.Tying that a special providence protects children in time of imminent danger. A thrilling incident occurred on last Tuesday afternoon which verified the old adage. Mrs. E. C. Holden being about to" leave her residence to make some calls looked around for her three-year-old little girl to accompany her. She was nowhere to be seen, and re peated and loud calls for "Frankie" brought back no answer. After insti tuting a vain search jn the houses of several of her neighbors Mrs. H. reached the residence of Mrs. Russell, who informed her that she had seen two little girls on the side of the hill wpst . of Meyers' brewery, where exca vations had been made for filling np lots. Hastening thither the feelings of the mother may be better imagined th.m described when she discovered her darling and little Nolle Mitchell, a neighbor's child only a year older, unconscious of danger, gathering flow ers on the brink of a precipice from which a single false step or giving way of the treacherous soil, undermined as it wa3 beneath their little feet, might hurl them down to the rocks fifty or sixty feet below where they stood. Seeing her mother, little Frankie held out her arms and in so doing nearly lost her balance and would have fallen had not Nellie providentially caught hold of her dress and pulled her back. Almost paralyzed with terror Mrs. H. knew not what to do. The narrow ledge on which the children stood afforded them no room to turn and retrace their steps.without great danger of falling. The children apparently now realized this and began to cry. Recovering her presence of mind Mrs. H. calmly told the children to sit down if they could and she would come and get them. The little ones obeyed, and hastening to Mr. Meyers' brdwery the anxious mother called Fred, one of Mr. M's men, to her as sistance. When he saw the perilous position of the children ho was as much alarmed for their safety as Mrs. II. It seemed almost impossible for any one to reach them and give them aid. By dint of great caution, how ever, and literally crawling along the hillside, Fred did manage to reach the little climbers and finally succeeded in rescuing both from their extremely dangerous position. The side of the hill below where the children stood has been made almost .perpendicular by excavations, and as nothing could have broken their fall, certain death would almost inevitably have resulted. A party consisting of Lyman Kin uey, Frank Ward, and N. D. Ray mond have returned from Coal creek, near the mouth of the Nehaletn, where they repoit finding another good vein of coal. A scarcity of suitable white help is at present experienced in this place. One gentleman informed us yesterday he'd been "all over town," looking for a girl to do kitchen work, but unsuc cessfully. Charters & Morton, of the Asto ria Shooting Gallery, offer a standing prize of 2.50 to any person making three bnllsoyes in succession. Also a prize of 85.00 to any person making the highest ?core in six shots during the balance of the week. Complaints have been made to u by two or three subscribers that their papers arc not received. Mr. Seli is positive that he delivers them, so the only conclusion wis can anrive at is that they are stolen. Now while we are glad to have our literary labors appreciated, even by geniuses of a peculative turn of mind, we decidedly object to such procedure. If the thing isn't stopped we shall be oblighed to take proper measures to have it stopped. Gov. Thayer has recently issued the following commutatiens: Wm. Schajfer, . sentenced from " Marion county on March 1, 187'J, for three years, for larceny. Sentence, accord ing to commutation, expired on Sep tember 30th; reason, extra services and term of sentence nearly expired. John Latham, sentenced from Wasco couniy on December 22, 1870, to two years' imprisonment, for larceny. Sentence expired, according to com mutation, on October 1, 1881; reason, extra services and term ofc sentence nearly "expired. v The Kentucky Jubilee singers, who will appear hero to-night and Friday evening, J3th and 14th, come highly recommended b5r the press. We clip the following from the Ore gonian: The Kentucky Jubileo Sing ers appeared again last evening. They have a number, of fine artists. The truth is they .give a splendid and en joyable entertainment. The troupe numbers eleven people." 2o one should fail to witness them in their jubilee choruses, Bongs,-dances, sketches, etc. Miss Maggie Webb, who 3 known as the colored nightingale, is with this combination. Miss Webb is an artist of a very high order and possesses a rich soprano voice. All the other members aro stars, several of whom have been with the combination since its organization, eight years ago, and have played in all the cities through out the United States and Canada. Reserved seats without extra charge may be obtained at Carl Adler's. Common Council Proceedings. Council met in regular session Oct. 11th, with Mayor D. C. Ireland pre siding. Members present Hahn, Spexarth, Taylor and Wright. Absent Baker and Headington. In attendance F. C. Xorris, Audi tor and Clerk, and W. J. Barry, Chief of Police. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. PETITION. A petition from Mrs. J. W. Robb asking permission to fill up Vest-8th street in froiit of lot 12, to its estab lished grade, was granted. OFFICER'S REPOhTa. Report of Police Judge for Septem ber was read and placed on file. Report of Superintendent of streets for September was read and placed on file. Report of City Sexton for Septem ber was read and placed on file. Report of City Treasurer for quar ter ending September 30th was read and placed on file. ORDINANCE. An ordinance entitled an ordinance to amend section 3 of ordinance 413, was passed. An ordinance entitled an ordinance to amend section 3 of ordinance No. 415, was passed. ' An ordinance entitled an ordinance to amend section 3 of ordinance No. 41G, passed. An ordinance entitled an ordinance making an appropriation out of the West-Cth street f uud, passed. An ordinance entitled an ordinance making an appropriation out of the Water stroet fund, passed. An ordinance entitled an ordinance making an appropriation out of the general fund to pay contractors for re pairs to crossing on Squemoqua street and in front of city hall; referred to committee on ways and means. elums: The following claims against the city were ordered paid by warrants: G. W. Hume $84 09 Gill & Clinton 48 00 ' 81 00 J. Hahn 11) 50 D. C. Ireland 18 75 Y. Peterson 7 50 Aug. Miller T 40 00 Thos. Logan 75 00 Wilson & Fisher 7 50 C. Gilles ." 7 50 J. Pasquilla. . . . 7 50 CLUMS'KEKKKKEII. Gill & Clinton. . .'. $73 00 - " 123 00 J. W. Gearhart 24 70 Astoria i'ruck cc Urav io o to Pace & Allen . 4 25 RESOLUTIONS. Resolution from Councilman Taylor, that the Auditor and Clerk be directed to draw warrants in favor of property owners along Water and. West-Cth streets for the surplus amount paid to the city Treasurer above contract price for repairing said streets, was adopted. On motion of Councilman Taj-Ior, tho Auditor aud Clerk was instructed to ask the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to prevent diseased ani mal from running at large. On motion tho council adjourned to meet Thursday, 0ct. 13th, at 2 p. m. Tuesday's Social. One of the most pleasant events of the season was the social Tuesday evening at the house of Mrs. C. J.Tren chard, in aid of the Episcopal Church. Though large, the Tiouse was filled to overflowing. The evening wa3 spent in music, games and sociability. Dur ing the evening several pieces were finely rendered npon the piano by Miss Nellie Flavel. Worthy of no tice was a handsome candy basket presented to Mrs. Trenchard by Mr. V. Taylor. Mrs. Trenchard desires to thank Mm. Rogers, Mrs. Pangburn. Mrs. H. Kindred, Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Tuttle, Misses Sophie Boelling, Nellie Flavel, JCate Taylor, May Derby, Messrs. Adair, C. Trenchard, and Mr. Newell, for valuable assistance. A handsome amount was collected. Among the many present we neticed: A. W. lierry and wile, A. V. Allen and wife, Dr. F. Crang and wife, Dr. Jay Tuttle and wife, CoL Brown and wife, E. R. Hawes and wife, C. J. Trenchard and wife, W. G. Trenchard and wife, Mrs. Dr. A. 0. Kinney, Mrs. X Bergman, Mru P. Cherry, Mrs. S. Matthews, Mrs. A. W. Fer guson, Mrs. C. W. Holt, Mrs. H. Kindred, Mrs. C. L. Parker, Mrs. J. G. Coe, Mrs. M. Rogers, Mrs. S. M. Grimes of Sacramento, Cal., Mrs. Hewett, Mrs. Pangburn, Mrs. C. W. Fulton, Mrs. C. S. Wright, Mrs. C. P. Upsur, Mrs. H. A. Derby, Mrs. 0. A. May, Misses Jennie and Win nie Crang, Fannie and Lillie Crosby, Lou Rogers, Sophie and Eliza Boel ling, Laura Sherman, Kate Davidson, May Derby, Clara Hewett, Nellie and Katie Flavel, Annie Callender, Maud, May and Etta Hobson, "'Sarah aud Theresa Loeb, Jessie Sullivan, L. L. Allen, Marie Shea, Ada Ferguson, Kate Taylor, Florence E. Brown, Emma Holden, Pauline Parker, Eliza Coe, Georgia Badollett, Mary Hep burn, Messrs. W. H. Baker. D. A. Mcintosh, B. Vandusen, J. A. Mont gomery, Scott Bozorth, Herman Prael, Eben Rogera, E. R. Ferguson, F. L. Parker, Llnyd Vandusen, Gideon Richardson, G. F. Parker, Rudolph Prael, W. Taylor. F. W. Hewett, T. WT Eaton, W. B. Adair. Mcndal Welker, W. A. Shernnn. A. P. An dersen. T. H. Crang and John Bryce. Itist of "Letters. Remaining uncalled for in the post office at Astoria, Oregon, October 13, 1881: Brown, 3Us Maud Jacob-en, II. T. Crosby, John It. Juiiun, Johnn Crocker, Miv? Katie Kelleher, .Samuel Dobbin. Philip L nge, L. A. Davis, Jas. .Matthews, .lo-cpli Dupre, Chas. Oerkv itz, C. II. Finley, II. , Parkes, Hezekiah ilnuxliurbt, Sumner Smith, James Hill, Mrs. Mary Stephansen, .Ieir 2 Hitt, George- Ward, John V. Josefsson, Chas. K. Veaug, A. Persons calling for these letters must give the date they are advertised. W. Chance. I M. Furnished Kooms to Iat At Mrs. Munson's lodging houst1 Take Xotlce. On after this date an additional 10 cents per cord will be charged on all orders for sawed wood not accom named by thecash,atGrajs wood vard Julv 1st, 1881. Notice to the Public After tliis date there will be no more sour San Francisco beer -.sold at the MintSaioon. Nothing but MlkeMjers celebrated Astoria Brewery Ileer will be kept. Opposite the Oregon Railway and Navigation companys dock. Williamsport Property. Great bargains are now offered in the city of Williamsport for any persons wishing to locate from one lot to five acres. It is well adapted for gardens, dairy 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 nvy residence near the remetery. John Williamson. Notice. Mr. Anton Rieloh is my authorized agent while I am absent from thi city and any orders left nith him for tire Celebrated Chicago ReVr will be prompt ly attended to. J. Sti:.us. Agentur Ogu. and W.T. 1'. S. Arty orders far beer from the interior, plea.se address: J. Str a !". Caie Anton JJiki.oh, Astoria. Oiu Adjust, Liquidate. Iteeript. D. C.Ii eland, late editor of Tim As ToiciAN'may be found at the Mayor's office, in the City hall. Astoria, prepared to adjust all accounts of Tin: A vroitiAN up to the end of September, 1881 ; liqui date ail claims and demands, and re ceipt for all balances due Sept. :otli. 1881. for subscriptions, advertisiusr. Job printing, etc. All accounts must be set tled by the first day of November, 1SSI. Bills for interior subscriptions, etc.. will be forwarded to all iuimediaH. Subscribers who have paid in advance will be furnished with the paper bv my successors, until the expiration of the time paid for. Advertising contracts paid in advance will also be completed bv Messrs. Hal loran it Co. 1). C. Ikki.and. . Cocoanut Caramels-, fresh to-day. at 'he Astoria Candy Factory. P. Wilholm, Boss saloon, opposite the Clarendon hotel, Portland. Oregon. Penanchce Creams and Opera Cara mels at the Astoria Candy Factor. Choice Candies, fresh made every day, at the Astoria Candy Factory. Ice cream at IIoscoe. oyster and le frcshment saloon in Occident hotel block. Vinegar oi the very DCit quality can be had of Max Wagner, In any nuanity at 30 cents per gallon. Max Wagner has had his place re painted, and it is now more attracthe than ever. Stop as you go by. if Mr. John Rogers of the Central Mar ket, has made arrangements to keep all. the finest fresh-fish, etc., in their season. The New Testament authorized edition revised, for twenty-five cents at Charles .Stevens and Sons Citj Jloel: store. A hpleudidlot of Eastern 0.ster.s jnstnrrhed by the State of California at Tom Smith's Oyster Saloon, Main treet. " T-Professor A, !., Francis will be in Astoria in a few days to attend to any business in his line. P, J, Goodman, on Chenamus street, has jus.t received tho latent and most fashionable style of gents and ladies Iwots. shoes, etc. If you want the best of fiuit and vegetables, fresh. every dav.call atT. G: Rawling's fruit store, "Main street, opposite Loebs. Clinrles Stevens '& -Son are in re ceipt of a fine stock of mouldings, aud are now prepared to make picture .frames to order. Call and Inspect their stock- it Any one wishing plain sewing of any kind done, would do well to call up stairs over the Gem saloon. Also gloves and laces cleaned at very short notice. Entrance opposite city jail. MISCELLANEOUS. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC -t ii r.- WHITE HOUSE Is now riven ins their XEW FAI.T. T.IXK OF GOODS, THE FINEST And bt-t selected ptecl: eer brought to this pla. eousLsrins; of DRY GOODS, Fancy Goods and Notions, Mens ami Boys Clothing, FURNISHING GOODS. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, ETC. ETC The ino-,t of which wc receive direct from New York. Call one and all. and ex amine )ijr goods, as well as our EXTREME LOW . PRICES. BEFORE PUR! UASIN'G ANYWHERE ELSE: S. SCHLUSSEL, Corner of Clicnamus and Main Streets, ASTOKIA. OUEGOX Mrs. P. M. Williamson, DEAI.EU IN" DRESS T1UMMINGS, All kinds of WOOLS, ZEPHYRS, LADIES UNDERWEAR, ETC., Corner or Cas and JenYrson street"!, Astori?. JSSlampInB and Dress Makim; done to order. Take Notice. John Rogers, Central Market, Has recehed large invoice of BARRELS AND IT ALP BARRELS of the best quality. And is now ready to supply Butchers Can nerlfs and all others, cheap for cash. G-njC--ST-ss (PATZJTTED JUJ.B lZjU, 1STS.) FOK SALE BY 867.000,000 CAPITAL. L1VKKPOOL AND LOON AND GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART FORD, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES''. Koiiroen:inir a capital of JSG7.O0O.QO0r A. VAN DUSKN. AKent. Corn Husk Mouthpiece Cigarettes -ix-IIAVANA, VKKIQUi:. AND VIKGrXIA Tobncco. the -purest and healthiest CI'JAlt E1TES In use. For sale at L. 1C. G. SMITH'S. Tiiko. ItKACKn:. Maunder. New Millinery Establishment MRS. E. S. WARREN Has a complete stock oi B:xxiuxisr2:Et"x at her establishment. Corner Cuss and .IcfTerson streets, Astoria. Hats, Bonnets, Dress Trimmings, Zephyrs, Ribbons, Etc. OREGON BRASS WORKS, d.m.mooke. - - ruoi-uinroR. lid tit. Bet. C A D. Portland. Drass, BaTand Composition Castings, Of ewry description made to order. Cocks ami Vahe. or all Kinds, made and re paired. Steam whistles. Oil Globes, Hy draulic l'ie ami Nozzles, Babtit Metal. " CasJi paid for old Copper and Brais,Lead and Zinc. Particular attention paid to all kinds of Ship "Work. For the iienuine J. II. Cutter old Bourbon, and the best of wines, liquors and San Francisco beer, call at the'Gcm, opposite the bell tower, and see Cainp- po II. ie Switches, curls frizzes, wis? ami ornamental hair work, made from comb ings or cut hair, in the latest style, at the Occident hair dressing saloon. Or ders bv mail promptly attended to. OPMJXULLI THE FOTIRTH Annual Clearance Still continues at the I X L Store; Here is an opportunity to purchase. Dry Goods, Clothing, iiBiaiKiiiiiiciaaaaciiBtinaiiiiiiuiauiiiiiiiuHiiMi (LOWEST """"-"" n As the remaining stock of Summer Goods MIJST BE CLOSED OUT To make room for an Enormous Fall Stock. LET Take Advantage of This! I BABE OPPOBTUNITYl N". B. The public is well aware that I carry out to the lettex all things as advertised, BBVOgslzlag m &Jftr- aWe Competition a m cooper, I X L Store t near Parker House, Astoria. The Boss Coffee and Tea Pot r j?wj g jtw A'SAJfc-V -rw R. HAWES, JCH TWO DOOHS EAST OF OCCIDENT, CHAS. HEILBORN, MANUFACTURER OF FUBNITUBE S BEDDING, AND DEALER IN Carpets, Oil Cloth, Wall Paper, Mirrors, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames ami MMtdiiigs, WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete In every branch. THE COLUMBIA Ah. IS sri-EKIOU '1 .MOST, AN1 IS -KXCELLED BY NONE ON TBI8 COAST JOHN HAHN, - - PROPlOETORr CHENAMUS STREET, - ASTORIA, OREGON. HJOrders left at the GERMANTA BEEtt HALL will be promptly attended to.S ASTORIA BREWERY. flfl. MEYER -------- Proprietor. ASTORIA, - - OREGON. SDE"E30X..Xa !L33lXrC'ITPrO'E3ag,EI,PJP. REDUCTION OF WHOLESALE PRICES. $7 50 PER BARREL OF 30 GALLONS. LAHGE ORDERS IN Less Quantities, Bottied Beer, - car-Special attention paid to order CHICAGO MAIN STREET, HOUSE, ASTORIA -rnROM THIS DATE TIIE Chicago House will be converted into a lodirinsr house. and beds can be had at the following re duced prices : ( 15 J i5 VIZ: aisxs. I This i louse has been renovated throughout and w 111 be furnished with flue French spring ueus. rarues wisning a gooa oca wui please give me a call. N". WEIMAN, Proprietor. etc., etc.? at the 1 FIGUKESi 1 - TinTHiiirmittTitmnmmiiiiwn T EVERYBODY! MAY BE HAD OF Ue.b, hawes SOLE AGENT. Also, Agent for the celebrated MEDALLION RANGE, - - ASTORIA, OBEGON BREWERY LIKE PROPORTION. 30 Cents per Gallon S! SO per Dozen , from Public Houses and Families." Piles for Sale. Mr. A. B. McMillan is prepared to furnlsk Fir or Hemfock Piles IN ANY AMOUNT TO ORDER, AND ON SHORT NOTICE. Leave orders at the store rec," .B.l 3 Trenchard & Upshur. Astoria. Or address. A McMTI.T,AN. ,Otaey. Oregon.' r -e