The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-14

large amount of hard work on thei
farms, preparatory to their fall crop,
The season has been an EXCEPTIONAL,
fine one, Grass is good; consequent,
fall butter is far above the average.
The Bryan meeting held Monda,
evening at Goble Hall was quite large
.ly attended, The speakers were MeSSrs
Svendseth and Johnson, There wer
about forty all told In the hail, twenty
fve Of whom We're Republicans, accord
ing to the count ~ a gentleman pres
ent.
Rev, J. J. Walter. OF the NJ. E. church
has sent a pastoral letter TO the mem
bers Of his church wishing them to at
tend a congregational meeting to b,
held on Wednesday night. instead OF
the regular prayer meeting, talk over
and formulate plans OF work for tn,
conference year.
Mrs. Andrew Young, Mr.. and Mrs
John Bunke. Alexander Frederickson, OF
Young's River: ]. V. Moorehead, Nah.
Lot Gilmore, Lewis and Clarke.
James Leahy. Olney; W. H. Bruce. II.
LOOMS Seaside; L W. Wright, Wal
luski; H. Caples, warrenton, were in
the country yesterday,
At last nights meeting Of the Young
Mckinley and Hobart Club. Jas Tay-
lor, A. b. Dalgity and W. Trullinger
were appointed a committee to wait on
the S. H. Piles upon his arrival in this
city today. Harry Gray. Fred John
and NJ. F. Hardesty were appointed
A committee to wait on visiting clubs.
NJ. Wise. E. Evans, Chauncey Nc
Donald, E. F. Blain. c. f. Rumelin. G.
). Willis. E. A. Seeley. Portland: Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Hawkins, Miss Hawkins, Edgar
Hawkins, J.. Il. Morrison. nwaco; w.
D. Joiner. Ben. Schloss, F. A. Coxheadh
San Francisco; J. a. Moorehead, Nah
were at the oeeident yesterday.
All republican clubs will meet at $50
his evening, at the Mckinley head
quarters, for the purpose OF taking part
n a grand rally and torehlight process
ion. After the parade the Hon, S.H.
'iles, Of Seattle, will deliver an address
n the club rooms, 10 which all are in
'ited. Ladies are especially urged TO
the occasion with their presence.
Mr.. BRENNAN Vanpusep and Alsea
OK returned late Monday evening
their hunting trip to the Upper
,ehalem. Both gentlemen reported
God sport. and said that the farmers
Il appeared to be in good spirits. Mr..
'anDusen was loud in his praise of the
improved condition Of :he walluski
cad, and stated that it is in much bet
condition than ever before.
Mr., Chauncey Mcdonald, the hard
,are man Of Portland, is in the city
nd reports that business throughout
oregon and Washington in the hard
line is very materially picking up.
lie attributes the change in conditions
o the fact that merchants have been
-sesured Of McKinley's election, A bet
er business has been done wlthln the
'ast few days than within the three
months iust elapsed. Confidence is un-
loubtedly being restored.
The Maginel-Mullin Concert Company
will appear at Fishers Opera House
Tuesday evening next. The artists Of
his company have worldwide reputa-
and Astorians are assured a rich
treat. Nearly all Of the choice seats Of
the house have been sold by subscrip-
ton, and further sale Of seats will be
duly announced. Mr.. Bracket, the
agent of the company, who will be in
the city today. will keep the subscnp-
ton list open until evening.
Mayor Taylor returned yesterday
from his trip to Oakland. Douglass
county, where he delivered an address
before a large audience Of enthusiastic
people. The judge says that the people
in that part Of the country are not all
Republicans, but that they are all solid
for Mckinley. Douglass county will give
a handsome majority for the Republf,
can ticket. All through the Willamette
Valley the sentiment for Mckinley is
very strong. Mining matters in Doug.
lass county are in good shape. The
operators in the quicksilver and gold
mines make good returns for their labor
The sociable held at the home of Rev
Mr.. Walter last evening, was a mos
enjoyable affair. All available space
was filled with a company bent on hav,
ing a good time. The entertainment
given by Mrs. Crosby and others prov
ed a surprise as well as a treat. Mrs
H. T. Crosby sang Loeb Lamon,"
Scotch sentimental song; Miss Lou De
70 recited in her usual excellent styl
Things Of the Night" H. NJ. Brans
ford appeared in a new role, an,
brought down the house. Miss Susi
Roberts recited THE Frenchman an,
Flee Powder" Mr.. W. w. Bracket, ad
vance agent Of the Maginal-Mullin Co
recited several dialect selections, belnI
called out repeatedly. His recitation
were highly appreciated. The opinio.
expressed by all was, 1--WE have had
a splendid evening"