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CO lt gaHtj gwfcm. ASTORIA, OREGON: SUNDAY. .SEPTEMBER 28. 1881 THE DIVORCE QUESTION THE BROOKLYN PLAN. It augurs well for the soundness of public sentiment in respect to the observance of law, that the recent discover in Brooklyn of a fraudulent divorce factor' should have shocked the people even of that case-hardened city. It xeally was very shocking. From the facts actually found it ap peared that numerous persons who supposed themselves securely held in the bonds of matrimony had, without any notice, been rudely di vorcedor, rather, that their wives or husbands were in possession of decrees purporting to be certificates of release from the marriage tie. And with so many known instances staring thtm in the face, it is not at all singular that the good citizens of Brooklyn, and some of the bad ones, should have felt very uneasy as to their own matrimonial status. In point of fact they must still be un easy. For spite of the disclosures made and tljp arrests effected, no married man or woman in the City of Churches can seek repose in abso lute certainty that the partner of his or her joys or sorrows has not, either in the top bureau drawer or some other repository, what purports to be a decree of divorce. And bad as the certainty of being securely and hope lessly married sometimes is, uncer tainty on the point is infinitely more trying. It is no wonder therefore that the people of Brooklyn are shocked and grieved. But shocking as the private divorce business is, it has its suggestive side, which is worth considering. It is conceded on all hands that there are three chief evils of our divorce sys tem or, rather, of our varied divorce practice. The first is the social de moralization produced by the trial of divorce suits and the publication of details which are often scandalous and highly improper. The second evil is the lack of uniformity in divorce laws which produces endless confusion and unpleasant conflicts of jurisdic tion between the various states. The third evil is the cost of divorce pro ceedings which makes divorce a lux ury only to be indulged in by the well-to-do and denied to the deserv ing poor who are compelled to endure their matrimonial chains no matter how heavy and galling they may be come. Looking at the system discov ered in Brooklyn in the light of these facts one can hardly help being startled at the adaptability of that system as a simple and comprehensive remedy for all the evils complained of. The evil of social demoralization, the "primitive system" must be, of course, a perfect antidote. If, instead of going before a court and making a complaint, having testimony taken and getting a decree, the dissatisfied husband or wife steps into a divorce factor' and has the divorce made out privately, the public ear is never af flicted with scandalous details, nor the public cheek inflamed with an un comfortable blush. The mere fact of the divorce is all that is known, and even that can be concealed so long as the owner cf the decree sees fit No neater or more perfect plan can be conceived for shutting out the public from any demoralizing participation in the secrets of matrimonial un pleasantness. Almost as well does the Brooklyn plan adapt itself to the demand for uniformity. In fact it requires only "the sanction of congress to solve the entire question of uniformity. A federal enactment making the posses sion of a divorce decree by whomso ever made and with or without the initiated seal of a court conclusive evidence of the annulment of the marriage tie to settle the vexed ques tion forever. We should hear no more of the technical disputes as to the validity of divorces which now bother the courts so much; and the unpleasant prosecution for bigamy would become a lost art. Incidental ly, too, the Morman question would be disposed of; for each of the many wived patriarchs could fortify himself as often as he might be married with a decree of divorce to be used in case of emergency. Or he could, if of a thrifty turn of mind, secure a suffi cient number of decrees in blank to be filled in as occasion required. And for bringing the divorce with in the reach of the masses the Brook lyn plan is absolutely without a paral lel. "When a decree can be had by simply stepping into a lawyer's office ana Duy ic, no nara-worjiea son or daughter of toil need be without one. Competition will make the price mere ly nominal and dissolution of the nuptial tie will be brought within the reach or au. It will probably be urged as an ob jection to the adoption and legaliza tion of the Brooklyn plan that it would have a tendency to weaken the marriage tie. Perhaps it is open to that objection. But on the other hand, it is worth remembering that u nder the present system, with all the grave evils we have pointed out as arising "from it, the marriage tie is far from being strong and secure. Lawfully or unlawfully, expensively or cheaply, in the courts or without their aid, most of those who care to escape from it succeed in doing so. "Would it be so much worse to throw down all the barriers and put The entire divorce business on a legal basis? "We confess to a good deal of old fashioned respect and reverence for the sanctity of the marriage tie. It wanld rejoice us exceedingly to have the barriers against divorce strength ened in every possible way. But if the present legal looseness in respect to divorce is to continue, the inquiry is pertinent whether the looseness of tho Brooklyn plain is not quite as respectable in its worst aspects and infinitely more so in its best It sometimes happens that con gress,with all its boasted intelligence, overreaches itself, and gives to a class that it did not intend to benefit ma terial advantages. The claim agents of "Washington are chuckling to themselves over a couple of acts of last congress by which they are reap ing a rich harvest One of these was an act by which their fees for obtaining pensions were increased, and which brings many thousands of dollars to them without any more labor; the other gives them hundreds of thousands of new cases. It is only recently that the scope of an act passed by con gress at its last session, affecting the standing of many soldiers, has been thoroughly realized. The act in question is intended merely to correct the record of soldiers who were not regularly mustered in or out of the service. It hap pened in many cases that men served in the army before being regularly mustered in, and in other cases that men after the war was over and the fighting ended went home without being mustered out An act "was passed by the last congress to oorrect the record in these sort of cases. It is now held that when this record is corrected the men in question or their heirs will be entitled to pay for the time covered by this condition so shown. The claims for this pay are pouring in at the war department by the thousand, the claim agents are sending out letters and circulars by the hundreds of thousands. Indica tions are that this harmless-looking little bill will take millions of dollars out of the treasury, and yet why should it not if the men in question served without pay before being mustered in? The family of "Widow Elizabeth Ellis of Abbeville county, S. C, has just held a reunion at her home. She had 17 childen, and her direct de scendants, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren, now number 195. TAMiuxr refuses to coalesce with the rest of the New York Democracy, and will run a county ticket of its own. It was John Kelly that beat Hancock in '80, and it looks as though he would beat Cleveland in '84. Blaixe and Logan are whooping things up in Ohio. Blaine is doing the western reserve and Logan is dropping casually in along the south ern boundary. Miss "Wilton perished in a snow storm on Long's Peak, Colorado, last Tuesday. Bek Butler is making speeches to enthusiastic Massachusetts audi ences. 'S SALE. Monday, Sept. 29, 10:30 AM At Holdcn's Auction Rooms. INSTRUCTED BY W. G. ROSS.SIIERIFF. I will sell to the highest bidders for Cash, 10 single Bedsteads. 10 " Spring Mattresses 10 " Wool 1 3-4 Bedstead, 1 3-4 Spring Mattress, 1 3-4 Wool The above are as good as new. E. C. HOLDER Auctioneer. W. E. DEMENT & CO. DRUGGISTS. ASTORIA, - - - OREGON Carry in Stock, DRUGS, CHEMICALS, TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES. Prescriptions carefully Compounded NOTICE. FROM, AND AFTER OCTOBER FIRST the Astoria Gas Light Co. will charee consumers of gas $3.50 per 1000 cubic feet. Consumers ushig 10,000 feet and over will be entitled to a rebate of 10 per cent. C.H. PAGE, Secretary. For Sale. A GOOD GENTLE HORSE. Inquire of ALEX. CAMPBELL. House To Let. FIVE ROOMS: NEW; GOOD LOCAL ity. Inquire at K. C. HOLDEN; For Sale. FIVE HUNDRED CORDS DRY HEM lock Wood, which I will deliver at the houses of customers for $1 a cord. Draying of all kinds done at reasonable rates. R. R. MARION. Stockholders' Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the Occident Packing Co. will be held at the company's office on Saturday, October 4th, 1884, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other busi ness as may come before the meeting. By order of the President CHARLES LARSON, Secretary, ifflFF Jefferson Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby piveu that the As sessment made by Ordinance No. G70 of the City of Astoria. Clatsop County, Oregon, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council of said city on the ninth day of September. 1884, and was approved on the tenth day of September. 18W, for the proposed improvement of Jefferson street, in the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John Mc Clure, from th east end of said street to the west line of Washington street, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. G5ti, and winch Ordinance passed the Common Council of said citv on the 12th day of August. 1884 and was approved on the 13th day of Aucubt, 1884, on each of the following described lots fronting on said portion of said btreet, is now payable at the office of the City Treasurer in U.S. gold coin, and unless paid within five days of the final publication of this notice, viz: Fri day. October 3. 1884. the Common Conn- oil will issue warrants for the collection thereof. The assessment is as follows : C. Boelling, Lot 8 Block 29. cost of nlanking $55.00, grading $5.75; total $f.75 C. Boelling, Lot 7 Block 29, co3t of planking $55.00. grading S17.25: total $7?.-?5. O. Boelling, Lot G Block 29, cost of pianKing 55.00, grading S28.75: total $83.75 C. Boelling, Lot 5 Block 29. cost of planking S55.00, grading $30.50; total M. Meyer, Lot 1 Block 40, cost of planking S55JX), grading $5.75: total SG0.75. M. Meyer, Lot 2 Block 40, cost of planking S55.00, grading $17.25; total $7235. M. Meyer. Lot 3 Block 40, cost of planking $55.00, grading $28 75; total M. Meyer, Lot 4 Block 40. cost of planking $55.00, grading "$40.50; total $95.50. Geo. Flavel. Lot 1 Block 41, cost of planking $55.00, grading, $46.25; total S10L25. Geo. Flavel, Lot 2 Block 41. cost of planking $55.00, grading $38.50; total $93.50. Geo. Flavel. Lot 3 Block 41, cost of planking f55.00, grading $11.50; total 5UG.50. Geo. Flavel, Lot 4 Block 41, cost of planking S55.00, grading $10.00; total $05.00 Clatsop County. Lot 8 Block 28, cost of planking $55.00, grading $50.25; to tal S105.25. Clatsop County, Lot 7 Block 28, cost of planking $55.00. grading $402..; total S101.25. Clatsop County, Lot 0 Biwck 28, cost of planking $55.o0, grading, $23.00; to tal $78.00. Clatsop .County, Lot 5 Block 28, cost of planking 55.00, grading 5ii.su; total SGU.W. A. Montgomery, Lot 8 Block 27, cost of planking $55.00, grading is.so; to tal $73.50. A. Montgomery. Lot 7 Block 27, cost of planking $55.00, grading, $17.25; to tal S72"25. A. Montgomery, Lot i Block 27, cost of planking $55.uo, grading 'ja.i&; total S83.75. A. Montgomery, Lots Block 27, cost ot planking $55.00, graaiug .muo; total 85.00. Geo. Flavel, Lot 1 Block 42 cost of planking $55.00, grading $12.50: total SG7.50. Geo. Flavel, Lot 2 Block 42, cost of planking $55, grading $8.75; total $03.75. M. Rogers, Lot 3 Block 42, cost of planking $55.00, grading $11.25; total $6625. M. Rogers, Lot 1 Block 42, cost of planking S53.oo, grading 521.00; total $76.00. E. C. Jlolden, Lot 1 Block 43, cost of planking $55.00; total $55.00. J. G. Ilustler, Lot 2 Block 43, cost of planking $55.00: total $55.00 ,1. G. Hustler, Lot 3 Block 43, cost of planking $55.00; total $55.00 S.G.Ingalls,Lot4 Block 43, cost of planking $55.00; total $55.00 J. A. Jordan, Lot 8 Block 20, cost of planking $55.00, gradiug $28.75; total $83.75. A. Montgomery and C. L. Parker, Lot 7 mock 20, cost or planking $55.00, grail ing $28.75: total $83.75. M. Kogers, Lot C Block 26, cost of planking $55.00; total $55.00. M. Rogers, Lots Block 26, cost of planking S55.00; total $55.00. Mrs. E. Brown' Lot 3 Block 44, cobt of planking S92.00; total $92.00. Kinney, Lot 4 Block 44 cost of planking S127.00; total S127.00. Morey & Co Lot 1 Block 64 cost of planking 892.00: total $92.00. Methodist church, Lot 2 Block 64. cost of planking $92.00; total $92.00. T. A. Orcutt and L. Manser, Lot 3 Block 64, cost of planking $127.00; total $127.00. T. Broemser, Lot 4 Block 64, cost of planking $92.00; total $92.00. A. J. Megler, Lot 6 Block G4, cost of planking $127.00; total $127.00. A. J. Megler, Lot 7 Block G4, cost of planking $127.00; total $127.00. M. J. Kinney, Lot 14, Block 61, cost of plankine, $127.00; total $127.00. M. J. Kinney, Lot 13 Block 61, cost of planking $127.00. total $127.00. M.J. Kinney, Lot 12 Block 61, cost of planking S127.00: total 8127.00. M.J. Kinney, Lot 11 Block 61 cost of planking $127.00: total $127.00. 11. Carruthers, Lot 9 Block 61 cost of planking $92.00; total $92-00. G. W. Warren heirs. Lot 8 Block 61 cost of planking $92.00; total $92.00. A. C. Kinney Lot 8 Block 62, cost of planking $175.00: total $175.00. A. C. Kinney, Lot 7 Block 62, cost of planking $17500; total $175.00. Clatsop Mill Company, Lot 6 Block 62 cost of planking S175.00; total S175.00. Clatsop 31111 Co. Lot 5 Block 62, cost of planking $175.00; total $175.00. Clatsop Mill Co., Lot 1 Block 66, cost of planking $175.00: total $175.00. A. Hinman, Lot 2 Block 66, cost of planking $175.00; total $175.00. Clatsop Mill Co., Lot 3 Block 66, cost nfnlnnl'inir l7r. HO- titnl 1700 By order of the Common Council. Attest: T. S. Jewett. Auditor and Clerk, Wilson & Fisher Ship Chandlers, HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE Paints, Oils, and Varnish. LOGGERS1 SUPPLIES. PROVISIONS AND MILL FEED AGENTS FOR Salem Flouring Mills, Portland Roller Mills, Capital Flour and FAIRBANKS' SCALES. ASTORIA, OREGON. New Departure! At tho well-known Restaurant of ROSCOE DIXON S. Oil JlTld uftA- flit.. J n . .. . . .. tsu fat ss sax m erery 4itJ jwaaa ana tried oysters 35 Cents B. PIXQjr, - - proprietor. For Sale. brook. For particulars Inquire of aw THOMESAKNOWLES, Carpets! Carp We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest iinporhilioii. direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of GAKPElb evrr offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades. To the loyest priced article in this line. We are determined to dispose of our stock of Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special Inducements, precluding ine possiDUiryol BelSK Uadersom oy nny - vmjio"i. IX THE- Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the ery BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGUKKS, -mi shall be pleased to receive a call for Inspection whether you purchase or n A. CHAS. HELLBORN. New Establishment! EW FRIGES'! FURNITURE. FURNISHING GOODS, Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. II. Du IJUISSOX, Manager. THE Howe Plain 11. LAKGEST AND FINEST SASH AND DOOR FACTORY In "Western Oregon. A Full Stock on Hand and Made Up to Order. BOATS BUILT AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Sashes, Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Etc., Of Best Material. Bids Purnislied Contractors, Carpenters and Builders. All hills duo and payable at the end of the month, unless otherwise agreed upon. Wm. HOWE, Proprietor. ASTORIA LIQUOR STORE, AUG. DANIELSON, - Froprletor. Rebuilt and Befitted Throughout. The Best of AViXES.Xiiquons, and cigahs, For a Good Cigar, call for one of "Danielson's Best." Corner West 9th and Water Strf-ets, Astoria. n9-6m The Gem Saloon. The Popular Resort for Astorians. For the Finest of Wines and Liquors Go to THE GEM SALOON. ALEX. CAMPBELL, - - PROPRIETOR Boat Building. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt & Ferchen's. It. III. LEATHERS. PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING AT TIIE OLD STAND. FRED. ER0SEI. Satisfaction Guaranteed. HAS RETURNED. J P. liEATHF.KS HAS RETURNED and la ready to turn out some fine fish Inp boats for the river. Shop on the beach between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT. The Fine Iron Clipper Ship GRISEDALE, . 100 Al. 12 Tons Regr, Will be at Astoria shortly and will take SALMON In lots to suit shippers. For rates of freight and insurance apply to Messrs. BALFOUR, G OTHRIE & Co. Portland. Or to P. L. CHERRY, Astoria. TO FISHERMEN. 9Hnn BOUNDS BAKBOUIV3 BEST iJJJ web. 45-mesh. for sale nt nlihpmi discount. Apply to Astoria Packing Co. Astoria, Sept. 1st, 1884. Furnished Rooms to Let, WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD. K T Bqulre ff Mbs. E. C, HOLDEN. BOATS AND TENTS 3 a o o 3" o O J O "-3 O P m O r P O 3 i-t p o s: 5 3 p O K 2L e-t- s i P 3 . O 3 O o Z. O o 2 C en 3 O C3 C O L " 3 Cft C3 2' 3 - .. o Z. 3 3 O 3"" O O ?r ?r en P a. -. z z. 3 T Z?. 3 T- co O J. 2 FLAGS, ETC, ETC. CLATSOP MILL COMPANY Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Salmon Trays, BOXES, ETC. OFFICE AND MILL, CORNER SALMON AND CEDAR STREETS, ASTORIA. - . Oregau C. Z.KIXRXWKBRK. Leinenweber & Co., ESTABLISHED 1885. ASTORIA, - OREGON TIBBIES ABD CURBBIES, Manufacturers and Importers of all kinds of LEATHER ABD IIBDIBGS. Wholesale Dealers In OIL ANDJTALLOW. car-Highest cash price paid for Hides and i aiiow. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL Ptate Gas 3i Steam Fitters ALL WORK Warranted, and Estimates Given FULL STOCK Iron and Z.ead Pipe, Bain Tubs, Water Closets, and Gas Fixtures. Jobbing Promptly Attended to. A SPECIALTY Is made of Tap ping Water Mains and Running water Pipes, as We have Supe or facilities for doing this work. Corner Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon. THE BEST IS THE OBCBAPSST ! Royal Brand Flour Manufactured by the OREGON MILLING COMPANY Is of Superior Quality, and Is Endorsed by all who use It. THE HOUSEKEEPER'S FAVORITE Of Superior Rising Quality. Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. WYATT & THOMPSON Stole Agen for Asterla. For The Finest Groceries. For The Freshest Vegetables, For The Most Complete Assortment, For Absolute Satisfaction. In Filling and Delivering All Orders, Call at FRANK L. Family Grocery and Provision Store, Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets. Opposite Custom House Square. TER apply to the Captain, or to EMPIRE STORE THE CKLY Exclusive Dry Goods House JEN ASTORIA. Our Stock Is Tie Most Complete, Our Prices At Rock Bottom Ami Our Anxiety To Sell Ts Unequalecl! We Are Always al the Top of the Market And With Us You Will Find THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN OUR LINE As Fast As The- Appear In Eastern Markets. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR LATEST IMPORTATION - OF - Ladies and Infants' White Goods, Skirts, Parasols, Silk Mitts, Gloves in Lisle, Silk and Cotton, Fans, etc., etc. PEAEL BEOS. John iL. Montgomery, DKALRU Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A GeLcral Assortment ol HOUSEHOLD GQOD3. Agjut3 for Magec Stoves and Ratios The Best lu the market. I'mmblng goods of all kinds on hand. .ob work done In a workmati!SSr,;'mtri PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, .AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chenamus Street. Kext to C lu Parker's Store. THE NEW MODEL Blfll2B0'"JSl IKKWmlmVlt'ii AGEKT A FUUL STOCK M.OLSEX. .1. GUSTAFSOX. A. JOHNSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FTJENITURB 52. BEDDING Corner 3Inin and Hriucuioqua Streets. Astoria. Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND ' TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC. A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. AIX KIKBS OF FURSITURE KEPAIREI AND TARNISHED. FOK Finest Groceries, -GO TO- FOffl 4 STOKES. A. FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in Rear of Store. HEADQUARTERS. FOR Tojs, Fancy M, Stationery, CUTLERY, ETC. Fresh Fruit Received Daily A Full Stock of Smokers Ar.Icles. NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY ARRIYINO. CHAS. A. MAY, Chenamus straat, south sldt, ona door front f ass. PARKER'S ssssacaaEas vTRASXEK tUiU PARKER iben P. Parher,Master. F.frTlMN. KREIGUT orCHAR II. B. PARKER. I- RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF CALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y I WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. HAWE3 Is also agent lor U.- M latent Coolinj Stow And other first-class Si37es. Furnaco Work. Steam Fit tings, etc., a specialty- ALWAYS ON HAND. THE LATEST STYLES IN WALL PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, NEXT DOOR TO ASTOEIAN OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to select. Window curtains made to order. My patent Trimmer to cut Wall Paper will be found convenient to my patrons. Hardware and Slip Cnanillery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALER3 TS Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pnre Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wronght Iron Spikes, Galvanized Cnt Nails, Agricultural Implements, Sewing Itlacklnos, Paiuts and Oils, Greeris, te, :X? "---fc-Vr