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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Song OF the Albany Beer!
Respectfully Dedicated to and Sold By
CHAS. GRATTKE, ASTORI.

Respectfully Dedicated to and Sold By
CHAS. GRATTKE, ASTORIA.
Good evening kind friends, just listen to me,
And when You have heard me, I'm sure
/ will give you a story, and sing II out clear
And the name OF my song IS the ALBANY
BEER
You can find 1t all round in this city OF gold.
And the way that they make 1t has never
That's a secret they keep and hold very dear.
Fer the whole country II drinking that
ALBANY BEER.
The brewery is large and the machinery is
And every order is sent TO you right up to
time,
They get all kinds OF orders from far and
And every one, healthy that drinks AL
BANY BEER.
For every thing there hooks ~ clean and so
And their beer is so sparkling. 1t cannot be
beat
II YOU are feeling bad or the blues do appear,
You can drive them away by drinking AL
BANY BEER.
I have an old father. who 5 now eighty three.
And this is the advice he gave unite me.
He spoke 20 me kindly with voice bright
and clear
IF you want 10 be healthy, drink ALBANY
BEER"
Since then have done 30. and I'm hearty
and sound.
AT the round age Of fifty can always be
found
At my daily labor before the sun does appear
And each day and night drink ALBANY
BEER.
Also. on draught. THE CELEBRATED
BOOK BEER.
G. GRATTkE. WELCOME SALOON.
Roadway, opposite o. X. & y. Co.'S Dock.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

What next A man named Tay-
lor has sued the Oregon Railway and
Navigation company at Walla-walla
to recover S25, 900 damages alleged to
have been sustained by Taylor by the
action of the company in refusing to
patronize his boarding house. 1t is
not stated whether they refused in
consequence of the grub, the cook, or
the spring beds, which may have been
after the style Of the new spring bon
nets described by the Norristown Her
aid, as "ornamented with bugs of all
sorts and sizes.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Court Proceedings.
POLICE corET-RUSEY, ]

POLICE cOURT-RUNEY,J
John Doe, drunk, deposit of So
forfeited.
Pat Cunningham, drunk, fined 80;
sent to Jail for FIVE days.
William Reed, drunk, fined 81; sent
to Jail for one day.
William Lawson, drunk, fined 81;
paid.
Peter Thompson, drunk, fined $40;
paid.
Andrew George, fighting, deposit Of
50 forfeited.
Joseph Pasqualla, sighting, deposit
of So.
Charles Hanson, drunk, deposit Of
50 forfeited.
John Dali, drunk. fined -; sent to
Jail for one day.
Geo. Swanson, drunk, fined -;
sent to jail for one day.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The fshermens meeting yesterday
afternoon was largely attended and
was called to order by Mr.. Chas.
Yickstrom who stated what the object
of the meeting was. Said that the
Scandinavian Packing company had
agreed TO give them sixty cents fish
for the balance of the season. Mr..
Vickstrom said, having gained their
point, all they had to do was to say to
the other fishermen, do the same as
they had done and they would sue
coed. Two or three other fishermen
spoke on the subject, when the meet
ing adjourned to meet next Sunday at
10 o'clock, to take into consideration
the Sunday law.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
uiIIIamspOrt Property .

Great bargains are now offered In the
city of WilliamspOrt for any persons
wishing to locate from one lut tO FIVE
acres. 1t is we'll adapted for gardens,
dairy ranches or pleasant homes; well
elevated, situated one mile south OF
Astoria on Youngs bay, with a good
graded road 10 the place. For further
call at my residence near
the cemetery. JOHS WILLIAMSON.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
TIE CITY.

tHE DAiiV ASTnHIAN tCiH q. .,a; hB
mai - ceatS a month. free of I'rsiage. Reda-
syS 'chO contemplate di,scrvc from the cify ran
mare THE ASrORiAN follor them. DAILY
or WEEKLY cd'ti0Rs ~ GnB post-O.fcc ,rhi.
O'a additional cr7Jenss. addresses may be
esqi,gcq a. "ffep ~ deSiyc,i. Teare 1rGsrs df
, r.5UnfinG r,pnna
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
To Teachers and Pupils Of Pub
lie Schools.

The new school hooks published by
a. 5. Barnes * Co., and adopted by
the superintendents of Oregon to be
introduced the present season, are
Just received direct from the publish
ers, and are now for sale and exchange
at Introductory prices set by the state
superintendents. Respectfully yours,
Carl Adler, dealer in b.Ioks and sta
tinnery.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Is a mammoth sheet. nearly double
the size of the Daily. Ii is just the pa
per for the iircSide, containing in addi-
ton TO all the current news, choice mis-
cellany. agricultural matter, market re-
ports, etc. Ii is furnished TO single sub
Scrlbers at s. 90 per year in advance.
s1ss- A limited numOer Of small adyer-
tiSementS inserted at established rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
ANUSEHESTS
Hills NARIETlrS.

Geo. Hill, proprietor and manager.
Fred Gere, stage manager. 4. OStrandeT.
leader of orchestra, Geo. Lambert, leader
of brass band. An entirely new first
part. New olio. new songs and dances.
Tonight The Demon in the Woods
and THAT Conversation of ours" will be
the acts. Also our new act Ten Pins
New orchestral selections by our efficient
orchestra, and new music by our excel
lent brass band ON the grand stand at
precisely Z T.. NJ. Curtain rises at eX-
actly SPIN. Entrance on Benton street
entrance TO private boxes, on Chenamus
street.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

We hope that nobody on the
river will offer us a cannery in cem-
pensation for our efforts to ferret out
the forgers and counterfeiters of our
Columbia river fish. But at the same
time we do think The Historian is
deserving of some credit for the part
taken. Further developments may
be expected soon.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mr.. Henry Wolfe and family are
in the city, and will remain here
during the summer. They have taken
rooms in Capt. A. d. Wass building,
and will be guests of Mr.. Danziger.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
lee Cream saloon.

Frank Faber's ice cream saloon, on
the roadway near Humes mill, is now
fitted nicely With private rooms for
ladies. Ir is also the depot for choice
confectionery, tafy, etc. RnInai II
punch served In order.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Capt. j. w. White, superintend-
ent of the life saving service on the
coast, is making tour of the stations
along the coast of the north Pacific,
in the revenue cutter Richard Rush.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mr.. A. V. Allen, who has been
ailing for about a month, and sought
quiet and respite from business by
visiting cape Hancock, has returned
to Astoria semeKhat improved.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Rules eight and ten as they ap-
pear to-day in the rules as announced
by the board of pilot commissioners,
were adopted at a meeting held OF the
evening of the 10th.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Brick Brick. Brick

have on hand large amount of
br1ck for sale at from - tO 50 per
thousand Call aad examine near
Astoria cemetery.
JOHN WILLIAMSON.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

"A man who would hide 81, 800 in
gold coin under his door porch in
Portland, where there are safe places
pf deposit, must have got it too easy
to appreciate it, and deserves to stand
the loss when it was stolen.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The teamsters have raised purse
and cut down the grades on the cOun-
ty roads leading through upper town.
This will enable their teams to pull
heavy loads much easier.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

We were surprised and pleased
with visit on Monday from Mr.. John
Badollet. He walked from his resi-
dence to our effce, and then to the
Office of Capt. Flavel, but returned in
a u,ooon
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Geo. Rowe is wearing out his old
clothes on TillamOok rock. A friend
on the last steamer, who got = squint
at him through marine glass, says he
had on a pair of breeches with seat
to them that looked as though he had
sat down on a buzz saw. George does
not deny it.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Chinese are the boss kite fly
ers. The denizens of ChenamUs
street sent up one yesterday after
noon which measures about seven
ty-6ve feet, and resembles a scorpion.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Just Received Mt Carl .AdIcr-.

\ new invoice uf th'rs,. Celebrated
Cabinet Grsad Planes Also, a new
invoice Of Esty Organs. He will sell
planes and organs at manufacturers
prices for cash, or un rhe installment
Dlau
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Capt. ]. II. ID. Gray is now pre-
pared to supply the best qualities of
fir, hemlock, vine maple, spruce limbs,
etc. Leave orders at the wood yard
foot Of Benton street.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The, 0sd American Exchange in
Portland was on fire again on Sunday.
1t will make a scorcher and destroy
more property than Dundee William
is worth, when it finally goes. The
city fathers had better order it to be
torn down.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-Messrs. George LomNn and John
Lawrence, the i3hergen who were
rescued from va 1tery| grave by the
timely appearance of fhe pilot schOOn-
er J. C. COusin(, with us to publicly
express their hy yhrtfe1t thanks to the
rescuers for tlkir lad name action and
disinterested kindness.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

There have been but three ap-
peals from the assessment of city
property as returned to the auditor
by the assessor. This speaks well for
Mr.. Holdens good judgment in max
nm the list.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Ten thousand tons of steel rails
for the Oregon and California railroad
south of Roseburg will be aAoat from
British ports by the lst of December.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-CocOanut ice, cOcoanut caramels,
molasses cccoanut, chocolate caramels
at the Astoria candy factory, next
door to Stevens & Sons book store.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

For the Genuine j. H. Cutter
old Bourbon, and the best of wines,
liquors, and San Francisco beer call
at the Gem opposite the bell tower,
and see Campbell.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Furnished Rooms.

Mrs. ID. Curram has a few good
rOOms 90 let at reasonable prices on
Cass street. near the Congregational
Church.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

p. j. Goodman. on Chenamus
street, has lust received the latest and
most fashionable style of gents and
ladies boots, shoes, etc.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Just received at Carl Adlers, a
full assortment Of Sewing Machine
Needles of all makes and sizes: to be
sold at reduced rates.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Astoria chamber Of commerce
has adjourned, subject TO the call of
the president, of course; until the first
Monday in November.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mr.. John Rogers, of the Central
Market, has made arrangements TO
keep all the finest fresh fish, ETC., in
their season.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Chewing molasses peppermints
and chewing candies of all fsyors, at
the Astoria candy factory. made fresh
every day, opposite the bell tower.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Revenue cutter Richard
Rush left Port Townsend for Astoria
via Neah Bay and Shoalwater, Sun.
day evening.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Prices for cannery and fshermen's
supplies have been slaughtered at NJ.
c. Crosby's,
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The bark Odulio crossed out to
sea yesterday morning, Mary Taylor
towing, Howes pilot.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-Messrs. Gill & Clinton are en-
ployed in driving piles for Capt. Fla
vel on Chenamus street.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Dixie brought a large load Of
charcoal yesterday from some point
up river, for the large Kinney can
nery.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Ex-Governor Of Sand-lsland,
Mr.. Vim. McCabe, has returned from
the metropolis.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

10. That IN case any pilot of the COlum-
bia and Willamet rivers, while plotting
ship 10 or from Portland or Astoria.
shall be detained enrOute in loading or
unloading cargo, shall be entitled 10 the
sum of 81 90 per day for such detention;
the ship aud owners or cOnSigneeS 20 be
liable for the same.
J. A. BnOwN, President.
J. G.. HUSTLER.
J. IL. ID. GRAY,
Commissioners.
Alte>l: =. +. MCKEAN, Secretary.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The boat stoves made by NJ. e.
Crosby, with fre-brick bottoms, are
superior to all others in this market.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-keelers auctiOn room is crowded
day and night with buyers ever ready
to take advantage IF the bargains
offered at auction.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

''''BlankS, PrOmisSOTy notes, bonds
for deed, quit claim deeds, mortgages
and warranty deeds. at this Office.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The schooner Annie Ghee sailed
on the 10th for Shoalwater bay from
San Francisco.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

cr Advertisements inserted by the year 81
the rate Of 81 81 per square per month.
Transient advertising. by the day OF week,
1fty cents per square for each insertion.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

For first-class oyster stew, fry,
pan-roast pr fancy rnaSt. go to Roscor's
on Nam street, opposite y. LOeb's.
Families supplied by the hundred ur
the sack, opened or in the shell.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
OarS, Oan.

Oars, eleven feet; caustic soda, gol-
den lacquer, asphaltum varnish, furni-
ture varnish, tan baak, etc.. in quanti-
ties o. suit at GEO. W. HCNES.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

There have been but four ap-
peals from the assessment Of city
property as returned TO the auditor by
the assessor. This speaks well for
Mr.. Holdens good judgment in max
inc un the list.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The bar tug Astoria, Capt. A. ID.
Wass, made trip to Tillamook rock
lighthouse yesterday.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

DIR. J. Welch will be in Astoria
May oath, to practice his profession
for few weeks. He will have rooms
at the Occident.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Friedrich and iire-clay in lots to
suit at NJ. G. Crcsby's.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Go to NJ. c. CrOsby's and get
your lunch buckets, water kegs, bail
ers, buOys and boat stoves.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-Keelars auction was running in
full blast last evening. 1t will be held
again to. morrow at 2 and at Z o'clock
p NJ
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Single or in suites of two, in THE
AsTORIAN building. Prices reasonable.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Friends of Mrs. Upshur will be
pleased TO learn that she is gradually
recoVerino
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Use Nicholas Balm Of Gilead
oil, for sore or chapped hands.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

See Max Wagners advertisement
of Book beer, just received by steamer
Columbia.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Blocks of paper, useful on the
desk of accountants, put up to order
and for sale at The AsTORIAN office.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Steamer day. Columbia due;
Oregon to sail.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mrs Rehiield, of Grays river, is
in the city, stopping at Mrs. Rogers.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mr.. J. 5. Sheppard, business
manager of HOoley, Quinlin & Nor
tons Big minstrels arrived last even
ing, and will bill the city to-day for
Saturday evening. Sec advertisement.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Max. Wagner's San Francisco
National brewery beer can't be beat.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

A fine lot Of French candies Just
received at Adler's.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Mr.. George Rowe returned from
the rock yesterday, under orders from
the Major of Cnited States engineers.
He expects to remain ashore a few
daVs
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The Oregonian yesterday will be
reading to all who take an
interest in 1.-THE life and death Wrestle
between the political gladiators" at
Mnshinrfnn-
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Ice cream at ROscoes oyster and
refreshment saloon on Main street.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The OakwOrth was taken 10 sea
yesterday, Brcnham and Astoria tow
ing, Latham pilot. The Explorer was
also taken to sea yesterday hy the
Columbia. McYicker pilot.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Piano TO Rent.

A good piano is offered for rent At a
fair rate, by Capt. A. W. Berry. Ap-
ply at the Washington Market.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
FiI'eIn

By request We are authorized 10 an
nounce that a cooperative effort is be-
ing made to represent the Astoria fire
department in "Choir's Illustrated
Yearbook" by photo portrait illus
trations, and suitable mention of the
active and matters generally of inter
est tn all firsfnen. Messrz. Stockton,
Cleveland, NIcCoyinicbi worsley and
others, viii get al cSntmittee toeffect
the obje@ in vigw. Specimeps of en-
graved FhotSgEApIIs, liricesPsr capita,
etc, shown ,t IMPLICATION. We re-
gard ylis entshprie as very ccrtmend-
able Jand ddabt not hut our fremen
wilY"turn oft" and .seare their record, ,
which is oHd to BE- BtoRl of; in this
freely circulated End \ permanently
read Year Book" Firemen in the
other towns will receive the same
liberal proposals. Nr. A. w Berry,
chief of our department. viii call a
special meeting to expedite this pur-
pose
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
A a, splendid W. front room to let
suitable for an gfff, opposite the bell
tower. Apply f. \. Campbell.
p. Wilhelm, Boss salo"n. opposite
the Clarendon hotel. Portland, Oregon.

Ladies accept OF nn isiTy at the
hands "i the gentlemen except such as
Is good 10 eat, and IS m:de fresh
every day at the Astoria candy factory.
opposite the bell tower.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Brace up the whole system with
King of the Blood. See advertise
mens.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Judge Bowlby and Capt. Merry
man are widowers, temporarily stop
ping at the Oceident, their better
halves having gone TO the interior
v1sifinn
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-"The little fish is stickleback be-
yond doubt" writes our friend Chas.
j. Smith, Of Brookfeld, 10 whom we
sent the fish forwarded Ia us hy Mr..
Geo. + MYERS
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

-Boot tn & Co. and VIM. Humes,
Elmore, Astoria Fishing and Astoria
Packing company, all boats went out
at the usual price last evening.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The new Oregon Railway and
Navigation cumnanys steamship VIII
lamet arrived at Valparaiso on the
l4th en route la this port.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Terms Of Sabscnption /:

served by Carrier. Per Cents
Sent By mail. four W
Sent By mail, one 90
N Free Of Postage 10 Subscribers.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The boats Of the large Kinney
cannery, and Others, went out as
usual last evening, at the usual price.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

Capt Flavel left the city for a
few days yesterday. He will be in
Portland most of the time during his
ahsencn
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

The boats Of the large Kinney
cannery, and Others, went out as
usual last evening, at the usual price.
Capt. Flavel left the city for a
few days yesterday. He will be in
Portland most of the time during his
absence.
The new Oregon Railway and
Navigation cumpanys steamship VIII
lamet arrived at Valparaiso nn the
l4th en route Ia this port.
Boo tn q Co. and VIM. Humes,
Elmore, Astoria Fishing and Astoria
Packing company, all boats went out
at the usual price last evening.
Mr.. George Rowe returned from
the rock yesterday, under orders from
the Major of Cnited States engineers.
He expects to remain ashore a few
days
Judge Bowlby and Capt. Merry
man are widowers, temporarily stop
ping at the Occident, their better
halves having gone TO the interior
visiting,
-"The little fish is a stickleback be-
yond doubt, writes our friend Chas.
j. Smith, Of Brookfeld, 10 whom we
sent the fish forwarded io us hy Mr..
Geo. T. Myers
The 0regonian yesterday will be
interesting reading to all who take an
interest in 1.-THE life and death Wrestle
between the political gladiators" at
Washington.
The Oakworth was taken to sea
yesterday, Rrenham and Astoria tow
ing, Latham pilot. The Explorer was
also taken to sea yesterday hy the
Columbia, McYicker pilot.
Mr.. j. 5. Sheppard, business
manager of HOoley, Quinin e. Nor
tons Big minstrels arrived last even
ing, and will bill the city to-day for
Saturday evening. See advertisement.
There have been but four APP
peals from the assessment Of city
property as returned TO the auditor by
the assessor. This speaks well for
Mr. Holdens good judgment in max
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18

recovering.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-05-18
Furnished Rooms 20 Let
Gmeee 10 Rent.

At Mrs. Munson's lodging house.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-05-21
Causes Of War.

A certain king sent to another
king, saying:
"Send me- a blue pig with a black
tail, or else ----o
The other pae mmediat -ly re,
piled:
II have not got such an one, and
If hAd-h
On this weighty cause they went
to war. After they had exhausted
their armies and resources, aud
laid waste their Kingdoms, they be-
gan to wish TO make peace; but be-
fore this could be doue it was nso.
essary that the insulting language
that led to the trouble should beex.
planned.
"What could you mesn,n asked
the second king Of the first, "ty
saying: send me blue pig with
u black tan, or eise-'"
"Why," uaid the other, II meant
blue color. But what could you
mean by saying: u have not got
Que. and IL had"
"Why, Of course if had,I I should
have sent it,"
The explanation was story,
and the peace was accordingly con.
cluded.
The story of the two kings ought
to serve a- u lesson to US all. Most
OF the quarrels between individuals
are quite as foolish as the war OF
the blue pig W tn the black tail.