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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Mr.. Frank ke.ler closed

Mr.. Frank Keeler closed ont MS
extensive stock Of silverware and dry
goods at auction last evening. He
announced thai it is ms intention %
return 70 this city some time In April
next with a large stock OF ear1hen-
ware, China and glassware, etc. which
he intends to dispose Of at public AUG
tion. Mr.. heeler gave to 6fry-three
ladies in attendance at his sale on
Friday evening gift ticket bearing
a number and announced that similar
numbers would be placed in a box and
enc taken cut by little girl. and the
lady having that ticket would receive
an elegant gift. Nrs. John
Douglass held the lucky number. and
at the drawing yesterday afternoon
was presented with a beautiful silver
mounted toilet set.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Prom a Prominent Physician.

Washingt"nville, Ohio, June 18th,
1880. Reading the advertisement Df
Kenda!ls SPAWN Cure and having a
valuable and speedy horse which had
been laIne from SPAWN eighteen
months, ! sent 10 You for a bottle by
express, which IN six weeks removed
all lamenesS and enlargement and a
large splint from another horse, and
both horses are to-day as sound as
colts. The one bottle was worth u
me one hundred dollars. Yours truly,
II. 4. BertDl-tt, vi. ID. Read adver-
tisement.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Mr.. Joseph y. Prescott, the
father OF Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spoh-
ord and Mary y. Prescott, died Jan
uary 22d, AT the residence of his son.
iG-law Hon. Richard S. Spoford. IN
Newport, Massachusetts, in his seven
ty-fOurth year. He was a native q!
New Hampshire, and was the grand
son Of Judge Newmarch, and grand
nephew OF Sir WilliaR PeppereiL He
was among the Pacific coast pioneers
of lS49, and was one Of the founders
of Oregon city, Of which place he was
thrice elected mayer.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
syphon study Lamp.

Hon. /. W. Case, Of Astoria, in
placing the new Syphon study lamp
on the market, would call the atJeB-
tintion Of the trade u some Of It's
merits. Its Illuminating qualities are
not equalled 10y any study lamp IN use.
IL gives 4 steady, brilliant light; Is
freef from unpleasant odOr;does not drip
either when burning or not burning;
easily lighted and trimmed, and IS
without exception, the most convent
ent lamp to nil ever made: Directions
accompanying each lamp. Call upon
Mr.. Case and buy one. He sells them
AZ remarkable low rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Mothers, Mother-,, Mothers!,.

Are you disturbed II night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
Of cutting teeth? II so. 20 al once and
get a bottle of Mrs. WinSlOw's Soothing
Syrup, il will relieve the poor little sui
fereT ediately-depend upon IL:
there i no mistake about il. There is
not a mother on earth who has ever
used il. who will not tell YOU at once
that IL will regulate the bowels. aud
give rest tO tine mother, and relief and
health TO the child, operating like magic.
Ii i perfectly safe TO use in all eases.
and pleasant Ia the taste. and i the pre-
scriptiOn of one OF the oldest and best
female physicians and nurses i'm the
United States. Sold everywhere. -
cents a bottle.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The second inquest held on The
body OF the unknown man washed
ashore AT Port Oxford, revealed the
fact that il was that Of a man named
William Black, about thirty-five years
of age, and that his death was caused
by violence. A fracture Of the skull
and knife wound were discovered.
The jury returned verdict that he
came to his death at the hands q
parties unknown.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Central Hotel.

The Central hotel. near the steam
ship dock Is now open for the recep-
tisn Of guests. where the well known
caterer, Mr.. Anton Belph Will always
be found ready To- wait ON his patrons.
He has had the above named hOnse
thoroughly rehtted by Messrs. Pike
and Stockton, our we'll known artists.
Call and see him. as he has the tines,
brands Of liquors aud cigars to be had
in the clty.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
The Weekly A>torian

Is a mammoth sheet, exactly double
the size of the Daily. Ii IL just the pa
per for the iireside. containing in addi-
ton 10 all the current news, choice mis-
cellany, agricultural matter, market re-
ports. etc. Ii il furnished to single sub
ScTibers at - ~ per year IN advance.
A limited numDer Of small adver-
tisrments inserted al established rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
There - Music in the Air

Ao"u, Carl Adler's music and va
reJy store on Chenamus street.
Pianos ana organs are his speciality
nov. n is agent for all the finest
makes ana has a grand assortment on
hand. Terms Of sales exceedingly
iow prices ior cash. OF on the enstall-
neut plan, SO per month. Has also
some fuT rent. CARL ADLER.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
News from Tillamook.

An occasional correspondent of The
AsroRIAN, writing from kilchis post
Office, Tillamook county, Oregon, sends
us the following items:
We have a literary society NJ kil-
chs. where both old and young meet
every Saturday night. Reading, reci-
tatiens and vocal and instrumental
music are the principal features OF
the society. A paper called the Nil
CHS Advance, edited Icy Mr.. {. Pye,
Is read Al these meetings seml-inonth-
". Mr.. Pye takes great pride in the
matter and makes the paper quite m
tcrestiug.
Il is hoped that the contemplated
survey of the narrow gauge railroad
from Grand Ronde through Tiilani"ok
to Astoria will ~ found practicable.
and the work Of 5ailding the r'ad soon
commenced. There is "a vast amount
Of coal IN ihis SECTION which must be
taken out sooner or later.
Mr.. Henry Weatherby, who was
drowned February 18th. while fordiGg
Kilchis river Oh horseback, was "n his
way to California. He was f"gnd a
short distance below in about ten feet
of water. Mr.. George Fuller, jusric-
of the peace, and acting coroner, was
notified and immediately summoned Il
Jury who returned a verdict IN accord
ance with the facts, and the body was
given christian burial. Mr.. Weather
by came Jo TiilmnoOk las; summer,
for the purpose "i locating. And had
selected claim on lower NehaieIn
river. IL is sand he leaves a family ia
California. He was man a1oar
twenty-siX years Of ge.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
THE CITY.

TIE DAILY AsToRIAN TiR he SeU ~
mail at 75 cents n NINTH. fTse ~ DoStogc Rc0o-
ers lChO contemplate absence Jro'a the city coH
hare The Historian foilO,C them. DAILY
or WEEKLY sdflDax Ia 0iig DDst-0f5ce rt'i-
ola additional crpeaSe. Addresses mog ~
enanJed a. 0ftsR as desired. LeGrc Oroisrs N
the counting roam.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

a striking example of the effects
Vi civilization upon the Chinese Is
found IL the case of Lee Sam, the
aerchanr Who left Portland default
IN 10y abeut SlO0,0OO. The Job was
done in the most scientific way, and is
indub;tabie evidence that he has been
q close observer u the methods and
manners 81 the American citizen.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Tin Plate. Pig Tin. Etc +.

Geo. W. Hume keeps constantly on
hand, and I" arrive = full line Of fish-
ermens and cJHnery supplies, at prizes
which defy competition. Parties wish
ing groceries and those intending L"
run mess houses should inspect goods
and obtain large discount from regular
price.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
suuare Word Puzzle.

Place icur words in a solid square
80 that they will read the same from
righc 10 left and from top 70 bottom.
First, blow.
Second. "A ladies name.
Third, the God OF love.
Fourth, q rent IN clothes.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The steamer john Nation, recent
ly fitted mp at Portland, arrived down
yesterday afternoon. She is owned
by Messrs. Jas. Fairfowl, ir, and
Robt. Trenchard and will be used as
dairy boat. Messrs. Fairfewl and
Trenchard have leased the johnson
farm on Lewis and Clark river, and
will Immediately enter the dairy bust
ness. The steamer is thirty feet long
and seven feet beam, IS Of fine model
and said to be powerful for her size
She made the trip from Portland to
Astoria in nine and One-half hours.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

See notices Of sealed proposals in
another column to-day. Mr.. J. w.
Welch will construct a large store
building corner Of West-eight and
Water streets which will be occupied
about April lst as drug store by
Nr. j. w. Conn Mr.. Loms Kirchhoff
will construct an elegant residence
corner of Olney and Court streets,
which viii be occupied by Mr.. A. w
Berry. Several other new buildings
are contemplated and will be in course
of construction soon.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

john Rogers has Just received at
the Central market a large invoice Of
coal oil, aSsorteds brand, and for sale
at reduced rates. he also keeps a
general assortment of groceries, liq-
uors, tobacco, cigars, fruits and vege-
tables of best quality, which he Offers
al small profit for cash.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Two men, whose names we were
unable to learn, while engaged in the
construction of the foundation for the
new cannery of Messrs. c. Timnons
q Co., at upper Astoria, met with a
severe and almost fatal accident on
Friday by falling from the scaffold
into the water. 1t was cnly by the
immediate assistance of werkmen near
by that they were saved. One was
almost entirely exhausted when res
cued, owing to the swift current.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
clocks, CIOckS., CIoeksi.,

Go ahead, Is the word with Carl
Adler. he IS now the agent for the
American Clpci, company and has Just
received "a line assortment of clocks
and watches, prices very moderate on
the same. with "a full guarantee. Mer-
chants and dealers supplied at whole
sale list Bric,-S.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Something New and Choice

Have you already tasted the delici-
Gus smoked sardines, excellently
adapted Tor luncheon or supper! Ii
nJ;. try them az once. Ask your
grocer Tor them: they are put up ex-
pressly fOr family use.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Z. :. Earle, Jun, VI. d., ex-
mayor OF -. John, y. B., writes: 1
have no hesitation IN stating that Eel
lows Syrup OF HyPophOsphites ranks
foremost amongst the remedies used
IN the treatment of IRcipient Phthisis,
Chronic Bronchitis, and other affec-
tions of The chest.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
AaIIers. GaG and Copper Handles

Cannerynens work will be done in
good style by Henry Gallon, Astoria,
Oregon. II You will give him your
orders nov he can be doing the work
IN dull times, making 1t advantageous
% al pa-ties.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
PUZZLEDOM.
Word Enigma.

! am composed Of fifteen letters.
My3 6, >. 1, :, s, are used in icy
winter.
bly, l, u, ?, l3, 1, you'll find in
wet weather.
My 10, 8, ), IL, is produced with
soap.
Ny H., Il, >. 4, Is rest.
Ny whole Is a sceprical work.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
,. W. Munson

Is getting impatient waiting for
some VI those promises to pay balanc-
es due on account Of steamer Magnet.
he don't want 20 make Gusts, but is
liable % 30 So.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The steamer Ordway arrived from
Portland Yesterday with 10000 feet
of lumber for Megler 4 Wright, for
the addition 10 the Occident hotel.
The work will be commenced in sbout
a week.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The Portland Daily Chronicle
lived lGsI about a week. From this
unsuccessful enterprise is formed the
Sunday Chronicle, which promises its
useinl career As long as sufficient pat
ronass Is extended ITS publisher to
continue is existence.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Bath tubs, water closets, sinks
and hot water apparatus, furnished
hotels and private residences, at lowest
rates and shortest notice, by Magnus
9. Crosby, at the little tin shop "round
the corner"
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

For a hrst-class oyster stew, fry,
psn-roast OF fancy roast, go to Roscoe's
on Nam street, opposite Y. LOeb's.
Families supplied by the hundred or
the sack, opened or IN the shell.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
To Let.

Several furnished ur mfurmshed
rooms al Mrs. Munson's lodging
house. Also, a few persons can have
board If required, either ladies or
yeutlm-p.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

oh say! young man if ven want to
tase your giri for a ride, and can't on
account Of the laIneness Of your horse
you should procure a bottle of Ken
dall's SPAWN Cure at Once, for moth
ing Is better for man OF beast. See ad.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

When yon want dish Of nice
Eastern Oysters done mp Ia mode, or
a good steak, or a fragrant cup of
coffee, call AZ Frank Fabres on the
roadway, and he viii accommodate
yon. Open at al hours.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
Frank Eaher

Frank Faber has removed in
to DIR. Kinsey's building ON Water
street. On tile road To the steamer
dock from down town, before break
fast, 1t will now be handy to drop IN
and get cup Of coffee.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

-Magnus c. Crosby has irst-class
workman, and Is prepared to do all
kinds of jobbing IN TN, sheet iron and
copper, plumbing and steam fitting.
Full satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Persons desiring to Join the Olym-
pic gymnasium should present their
Applications at once TO Mr.. :. T. Me
kean. the secretary.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The British bark Archer. Mar
cier master, has cleared with l2.O7l
centals of Walla-ralla wheat, valued
at So, 800, and ,452 1850 pounds of
Salem bakers flour, valued at S9l ,O6O
for Liverpool. The Salem FIGURING
Mills company is the consignor.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Trays wood yard is now fitted up
Oh the wharf foot Of Benton street,
and prepared tn deliver wood 10 any
part of the city sawed u any length,
and full measure.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

p. J. Goodman. Oh Chenamus
street, has inst received the latest and
most fashionable style Of gents and
ladies' boots, shoes, etc.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
> Since the Chinese started ~ bre

Since the Chinese started to brew
''cheap San Francisco beer" there is
little or no demand for that article
any more. Call for the Columbia
brewery beer, if you want something
good.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

For the best Beer in Astoria,
call for the Columbia Brstrery Bser.
acknowledged to be superior To- all
others.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Services OF the Methodist Episce-
pal church in the Baptist church te-
day at the usual hours.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The Archer and North Bend were
taken to bar anchorage yesterday but
were unable 10 proceed to sea.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The Oregon Improvement com
pany has made contract with the
Central Pacific Railroad company "f
California, to furnish the latter with
all the coal used on the road for the
coming year. The supply will come
from the New Castle mines. near Seat
tie, recently purchased by the Ian
provement Company.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Some OF the wharves along the
city front are in very bad condition
and the attention of the owners should
De called To the imminent danger to
which people are subject when near
these places. We hear Of several ac-
cidents which have been met with
lately, some of which were quite
serious.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

A full assortment Of counter and
grocers scales can be found at vi. c.
Cros5y's, at bottom prices.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

steamer day to-day. Oregon Ia
arrive: State Of California ia sail.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The handsomest show of jewelry
of all descriptions IS now to be seen IN
Adler's jewelry department.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The new improved FrancOnia
range, kept by Magnus c. Crosby,
stands at the top Of the market.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

About the first Of March the re-
nainder Of the young salmon at the
hatchery on the Clackamas, number
ing about H., 900, will he put INTO the
river.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
At a meeting of the Astoria DIR

At meeting Of the Astoria Dra-
matte association, on Friday evening,
a vote of thanks was unanimously
rendered the Young Mems Western
band for the kind assistance rendered
by them in playing for the entertain
Inent gwen Monday evening last.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The people of tins city and vIcin-
ity should have few complaints 10
make, if any. During the recent
storms and cpld spells at waIla-walla
and other points ON the upper COlam-
bia wood was sold as high a SI6 per
cord, and IN some places was almost
entirely exhausted. In Astoria the
price has been the same as heretofore.
with enough wood near by to supply
the city for a hong time.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Pianos and organs for sale ON
monthly installment plan or for rent
at Adler's.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Max. Wagner's San Francisco
National brewery beer can't be beat.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

The Harr esr Queen, which was -
successfully brought ever the ialis.
goes temporarily on the route trola ;he
Dalles u the Cascades.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Mrs. {. Tnnmons is passenger
by the incoming steamer.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

For a cough or cold there is no rene
Sy equal tO Ammen's Cough Syrup.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

A meeting uf the board oi pilot
commissioners u Washington terri
tory. for the Columbia river and bar.
was held ~ halama on "Wednesday
last
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Correspondents should bear m
mind that ali matters should be- ac-
companied by the authors full name.
Correspondence concerning personal
wrangles or such matters as are Of no
interest I" any enc, but are likely 10
offend some one, are generally cunsign-
ed to the waste basket. CorrespUA-
dents should avoid this character Of
news, unless IL is VI sufficient cOn-
sequence 70 be readable.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

ss- Advertisements inserted by the gear at
the rate Of 81 - per square per month.
Transient advertising, by the day or week.
fly cents per square for each insertion.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

Next "Wednesday IS Ash Wednes-
day.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27

LETTER HEAD PAPER.
DRINTED Or PLAIN, Or THE BESI
u quality al IHE Historian eiiee.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-02-27
EVERY FARMER SHOULD OWN
IhlS BOOK.
BUY KENDALL'S TREATISE,

A book Of 100 pages. IN paper covers. giving
you more practical information than is con-
tanned in some large volumes at far higher
cost Having examined this book thoroughly
We aFp satisfied no
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-24
4 NYsTERIous MURDER.

ST. Louis, Oct. 24.-James Finney, q
prominent and wealthy farmer living neal
Wallace, fifteen miles from St. Joseph, Mo-,
was assassinated Saturday night.
Deceased and wife were sitting at the
table eating supper and chatting, when q
sudden discharge was heard. Finney
tumbled over on the floor, and died in a
few minutes without speaking a word.
Eleven No 2 buck shot were found in the
back of his head. One shot lodged in his
shoulder. Mrs. Finney was sitting direct
ly opposite with child in her arms. Fin
ney was only lately married to former
servant, of whose child he was father. The
affair is shrouded in mystery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-24

and Clarke, Hyndmann and Miss Craigen,
connected with the London Democratic
Association Resolutions condemning the
eowardly and lawless action of the govern
ment in attempting to forcibly suppress
freedom of speech, were unanimously car
ried. Spectators state that the demonstra-
ton was of a remarkably orderly nature.
The Irish present appeared to be respec
table working men, Hardly any police
were visible, The names of tJudas Glad
stone' and Quaker Bright, especially the
latter, were greeted withg groans and shouts
of f'Traitorsp'
DUBLIN Oct. 25.-Despite the govern
ment's proclamation, there was a large
gathering to-day near Coachford, a priest
presiding. No rent resolutions were
passed. The Land League held secret
meeting on Saturday while the police oc-
cupied the League rooms. The meeting
determined to pursue agitation.
Maloney, a large tenant farmer near
Ennis. was fatally shot Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-24
IN IRELAND.

LONDON, Oct 23.-The meeting at Ira
falgar Square to express Indignation al
Parnelrs arrest, was failure, owing to the
rain. About one thousand men and beys
We're present. Resolutions condenning
.thego government action was passed.
4 large meeting at Newcastle-on Tyne,
on Saturday, passed resolutions protesting
against the coercion policy of the Govern.
ment.
The indignation meeting at Hyde Park
to-day, was. despite the threatning weather
attended by over $4,000 persons. Speeches
OF usual violent character were made a
large portion of the crowd were sight
seers. they did not attempt to manifest any
dissent, except in one trifling instance. "A
procession of many thousands, with bands,
banners and emblems mustered at
Gharing Gross. sad preceded to Pal
Mall. st. James street and
Picaddilly, to the park, where they arrived
about four Speeches were made from six
platforms. The principal speakers were
Barry, 0'Donnell and Ennigan. Home
Rule members of Parliament from Wex-
ford; Dunganan and Ennis, respectively,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-24
THAT TREASURY REPORT.

WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-The report OF
the committee to investigate Custodian Pit
neys Office, cover 100 feet of scrap pages,
and says as it was merely superficial, no
recommendation is made. 1t details many
questionable transactions and gives instan-
ces where certain articles were largely over
paid for, 1882 was for instance charged
for candles" which was really spent fol
lemons and sugar, for lunches for
Secretary Sherman, Assistant Secretary and
Chief Clerk and for "a certain lunch in the
Treasury building about the time of the
Chicago convention" Assistant Secretary
Upton and Chief Clerk Powers affirm they
knew nothing of this, and that they con
tributed money for the occasion and be-
1ieved that the lemonade lunches were le-
ultimately furnished.