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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.
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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
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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,
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