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AST01UA, OREGON:
SATURDAY.
-JANUARY 3. 16S5
A PROPERTY QUALIFICATION.
It appearing to be the general wish
of citiscns stud taxpayers that the city
charior be amended, two duly ap
pointed committees have made sug
gestions relative thereto, a report of
which is found elsewhere. The ma
jority of the recommendations arc
moderate, and while none of them
require special advocacy, it may not
be out of place to Tefer to the most
radical of the lot that referring to
a (proparty qualiGcalion for voters.
This is the most important in its ef
fect as it is most radical in its de
parture from existing forms. It is
also thought by many to solve to a
greater extent than any one of the
others the ills now complained of.
It will be noticed that while all the
other recommendations refer to
measures and forms, this one refers
toancn and their mode of selection.
The chief argument in favor of the
recommendation under discussion is
based on the plea of self-preserva
tion, lis advocates hold that it a
man have a stake in the community;
if he own property and his own indi
vidual interests are going to bo af
fected by his vote that he will be
more careful in the exercise of the
elective franchise than if it were not
to him a matter of financial concern.
11 .is also argued farther that those
who do not pay taxes should not be
allowod to, as somolimos happens,
dictate and override in the matter of
civic government
On the other hand it by no means
follows that because a man doesn't
own property he couldn't vote intel
ligently and for the best interests or
the city. The mere circumstance of
owning a bit of pioperly may be ac
cident::!, and in this connection it
would appear unfair to make the pos
session of property the test. A smart
man without property wouldn't relish
being disfranchised and fetaud idly
by, a political eunuch, while his
neighbor more favored by fortune
than by nature walks by him to vote.
But the strongest argument for the
measure is thai it is no experiment;
it has been tried elsewhere and has
beenJouud to work well, and to ac
complish a fair percentage of the
good that wa hoped for at tho time
of its incorporation into the city's
law. It will go far toward purifying
tho ballot and if adopted and ratified
by the legislature will put to an end
that arc at presont, possibilities pow
erful to the city's loss. It would bo
batter than a registry law and would
work mo" actual hardship on auy citi
zen. It is said that financial matters are
so badly mixed and money is so scarce
Ti the "Willamette valley that it is
serionsly proposed in that section to
have a law passed at the coming ses
sion of the legislature making pro
vision against the enforced collection
of any account for a ponod from
thirty to ninety days. Times must,
iudced, be harder than we of Astoria
know anything about when such a
project as that is given a moment's
consideration.
Tins arrangements for the dedica
tion of the "Vashinglon monument
on February 22 are progressing rapid
ly. The conimision appointed by con
gress to arrange suitable ceromonits
has extended a general invitation to
the military, Masonic and .civic or
ganizations the latter not to carry
any emblems of a political character
to participate.
The secretary of the navy has re
coived a cable message from Hear-Admiral
Davis, commanding the Asiatic
station, daled.Nagasaki, December?,
saying" that the Trenton has returned
to Nagaski from Corea, where she
loft affairs quiet She reports that
Japanese are the only foreigners im
mured in that country.
Enfokmation- of further mail rob
beries along the Rocky Mountain di
vision of the Canadian Pacific rail
way has been received at the postal
office department, but the particulars
aro not obtainable, as the government
officials and the railway company
think their publication will tend to
thwart their efforts to catch the rob
bers. Judge Gatok of Tennesseo attend
ed the .inauguration of Franklin
Pierce in 1833, and paid $9 for a
week's board,inclndiug fifty conts for
caudle-liglit, at tho Mansion House,
now WillarcTs. The Judge writes to
friends that he would like to engage
a week's board at "SVillard's next
March tht' the samo price.
TDrPirrriKKiA in 2?ew Yorkjs a more
fatal scourge lhau cholera is likely
to be. Week before last sixty 'per
ceritof 'the reported cases proved
fatal.
Tuesday week was an eventful day
in the life of a Leavenworth, Kan.,
mau who had previously borne a
good reputation. At 9 o'clock in the
morning he was recognized as an ex
convict Just after dinner he slipped
and fell into a tank of boiling water,
at 3 o'clock when he was hovering be
tween life and death from his scalds,
a sheriff arrived with a warrant for
his aarest as a highway robber. Ho
died at sundown.
A blow aimed at British monopoyl
of western lands is being prepared by
the house committee on public lands
in the form of a bill providing., that
foreigners who wish to own large
tracts in this country must become
American citizens.
Ix Dakota the characters of jour
nalist and farmer are frequently com
bined in one person. "When the farm
work is especially heavy the editor
announces that his paper will sus
pend publication until afte corn
husking time.
The plea of a Nashville negro, con
.victed of butting an onomy almost
fatally, was that in infancy he had
been fed on milk from a notoriously
belligerent goat The judge said he
could not regard that fact as an ex
tenuation. Arrnn several weeks of painstaking
effort Mr. Floming has found for
ihcllocheslcr I'ust-Exp revs six good
English words ending in "cion."
They are: Scion, coercion, suspicion,
intcrnccion, eperniciou, ostraciou.
A sai,oon' keeper in Chicago is serv
ing three friends with quail and
unlimited liquids daily. Tho first
man to refuse a bird is to pay the en
tire bill: should the trio hold for
thirty days, the host is tho loser.
Tur.nn are 11.000 ship-builders out
of work in Sunderland, England, 4,000
in Glasgow, 25,000 on tho Tyno and
Weir, 10,000 in Wales and 20,000 in
London, and 20,000 moro in London
work on half time.
Ax editorial published in the Ger
man ia, a Berlin newspaper, compares
the position of the German empire
to a dance upon a volcano, and says
that the state is already beginning to
decay.
AtjIi the inhabitants of a Swiss vil
lage aro said to have becomo Mor
mons. They propose, however, to
remain in their homos, and not seek
thi3 country.
The Union Paoific land sale for
eleven months ending XovomberSOth
was -1,G37,-MS acres, realizing S8,2S2,
S1G. Theke is talk that tho New York
Herald will soon be published simul
taneously in New York and London.
NEW TO-DAY.
Notice to Water Consumers.
T AVOTJLD KESPECTFULLY KEQUEST
JL that nil persons having their un'er pines
repaired have them ned properly so they
will not freeze and hurst. :is I will iinke no
deduction on rates in the future, on acrnunt
of hursted or frozen pipes. Any information
in regard to the manner of IKiiit; pipes will
be cheerfully given by request.
.TAb. AY. WELCH.
Snp't.
TheWeeklyAstonan
OUT
In "Wrappers ready lor Mailing.
Price, - - - Ten Cents.
Hew Year's Goods
AT
I. J. ARVOLD'S
A BIG STOCK OF
RUBBERS,
WINTER BOOTS
AND SHOES.
Laflies' ana CMlflren's Fine Sloes
AT
I. J. AKVOLD'S,
Sign of The Golden Shoe.
For Sale.
IINE NINE-ROOMED DWELLING -.
house w Ith two lots, corner Main and
Seventh streets. For further particulars
apply atTiii: Astouiax office.
Elegant Rooms.
SUNNY AND CONVENIENT. IN 1VM.
Hume's building.
Apjily to S.VifUEL ELMOKE.
House to Rent.
H-
INE JtOOMS : GOOD LOCATION.
juquire.oi w, . llUAUiNtJTON.
Dissolution of Partnership.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
partnership heretofore existing be
tween Hcrgniiui & Deny is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, A. W. Kerry re
tlring from I he firm, who will collect all
bills due and settle all accounts of tho late
firm.
ISAAC BERGMAN.
A. "W. "KERRY.
Astoria, Oregon, December 3ist, issl
Assignee's Sale,
The undersigned Assignee of Ibc Estate of
J. E. THOMAS,
OFFERS AT PRIVATE SALE
ALL THE STOCK: OF
Druss, Toilet and Fancy Ar
ticles, rVledicinos, Etc.
BELONGING TO THE ESTATE.
ALL ARTICLES AT COST PRICE.
Special Inducement to the
Trade.
F. P. HICKS,
ASSIGNEE.
Change of Agency.
We have appointed
MR. O. F. MORTON
Our Sellins and ColIcctinsAscnt at Astoria.
All thoc wishing to purchase a first-clas
SKU'IXO MACHINE, or to make jmy
meats due us will please call on Mr. Morton
Headquarters at 15. S.'WORSI.KY'S Sales
room.
The Singer Mfg Co..
92 Morrison Stroet, Portland, Or.
COLUMBIA
Candy Factory.
Xct door to Astoi ia Hakery. here
all Orders may be lef L
The Choicest Candy Made Daily.
All Candy manufactured at my establish
ment warranted first-class.
KI). .JACKSON, I'rop'r.
TMortenPacilicExpssCo.
FL'KNISIIES
Tlic Shortest, Quickest anil most
Reliable Ilontc between
ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS.
If vou have Anything to Send lv Kxpress,
Send it hy the
3foriItcrii Pacific Kxprr.ss Co.
Order your Epross packages sent to you
by the
NOUTHKKN PACIFIC EX Fit ESS CO.
Fronipt Delivery. Ijaw Kates, Satisfaction
guaranteed
S. I:l1IOISK. Astoria A scut.
Oregon Improvement Co.
(JreatfieiictioniflPriceofCoal.
On and after December 1st until further
notice the price at the buukcrs will be as
follows for
SEATTLE COAT.
Clean Domestic per ton, 22 w lbs sr.ofl
Avenije Steam GSto
Screenings " " " -l.oo
On hand a constant supply, at market
rates, of first-class
CUMBERLAND.
E.A.NOYES, Agent.
HOSPITAL,
ASTOK1A, - - OHECON
millS INSTITUTION, UNDER CAKE OF
JS- the Sisters of Chanty, Is now ready foi
t he reception ol patients.-
rrivatc rooms for the accommodation ol
anydeM ring them.
Patients admitted at all homs.day or niht.
No physician has exclusive right, every
patient is free to and basilic privilege of
employing any physician tlTey prefer.
United States marine
Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti
tled to Free care and attendance at this Hos
pital durintr sickness. Permits must be ob
tained lor Uuitcd States Marines at the Cus
tom House.
SlSTKUS OK ClIAHITV
Carnahan & Co.
SUCCESSOKS TO
t. W. CASE,
I.VIP011TKRS AND WHOLESALE AND
KhTAIL DEALERS IN
GENERAL MESCHAEISI
Corner Ciienamus and Cass streets.
ASTORIA - - - OREGON
Builders Carpenters
MATERIAL.
SASH DOORS AND MOULDING.
First Class Work at Prices to
Suit tho Times.
PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED.
C. H. Bain & Co.'s
Steam rianinjMilI andSash Factory
Hunt Building a Spccialfj-.
Notice of Application.
NOTICE IS nERERY GIVEN THAT THE
niidersipncd intends to apply to the
common council of the city" of Astoria at its
next rcRUlar meeting, for a license to sell
wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less
quantities than one quart, for a period of
one year. In tho building fronting on Squc
moqua street and situated on Lot No. 3.
Hlock No. ss. In the City or Astoria as laid
out and recorded by Jolm McClnre.
C. FllANClSCOYICII.
Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
will not bo responsible for any debt
contracted by auy person, unless It be upon
my written order.
A. G.SFEXAETH.
Astoria, December22nd, ISM.
For Sale.
I OFFER FOR SALE. THE STOCK. GOOD
will, and fixtures of the Cigar and Fancy
Goods Store of Vm. Houseman. A man
meaning business can make a cixhI bargain.
ISAAC BERGMAN.
Assignee,
Adier's Crystal Palace leelc Store,
Carl JidXer, Sole iLgeai, Astoria.
nrs S?
JEWELRY, Rn.k.TinWfiTOHES WARE,
limes watches, Unequalled jaO
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DIAMONDS,
Jewels Rich
AND KAKE.
Evorj thins First- uc
Class. All (Soods coxst Sur.
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(UARAXTEED,
R. Naval Ob
frTatory.by
We take nliMlSlire Engineers Oon-
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Remember CAEL ADLER'S Crystal Palace.
We ln; Ui call the attention of Hie public to our latest importation, direct from
Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAHl'ETi ever offered
for sale in this city, comprising airgrndcs, from the
FINEST BODY BRUSSELS
In the Newest Tints and Shades.
To the lowest priced article, m this line. "Vc are determined to dispose or our stock of
Carpets within the next four weeks, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding
the possibility of Hcin; Undemolit liy r.ny ofou;- ('ouipctilors.
IN TIIE
Furniture and House Furnishing Line
We can show you the very BEST C.OODS at 1U)TT0JI FIGUKES, and shall he pleased
to receive a call for inspection whether you purchase or not.
CHAS. HBILBORE.
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JfcmJ tabai WjWJ i sii S d t-! Be "a s
FURNITURE, FHRNSSH8NG GOODS
Carpets, Matting, Pictures, Mirrors,
PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC.
At Greatly Heduced Prices,
ASTORIA FURNITURE CO.,
Cor. Chenamus ami Hamilton Sts. II. l)j IiTJISSON, Manager.
wkstL&T'
Of either sex admitted to tlio
rORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE
On any reck-day of the vear.
The College Journal, containing in
formation of tho course of study, rates
of tuition, board, examination, etc., and
cuts of plain and oruamontal penman
ship, free. Address,
A. P. ARMSTRONG,
Lock Box 1W. Portland, Or.
KErln writing, phase mention this paper.
Assignee's Notice.
INTIIECIRCUITCOUUTOFTHESTATE
of Oregon, for Clatsop County, in the
matter of the assignment of "Win. House
man, insolvent :
Notice is hereby given that the under
sized has been appointed assignee of the
estate of said Wm. Ilouseman, an insolvent
person, and all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to
present the same to the undersigned at his
place of business, in Astoria, Oregon, duly
verified as required by law, within three
months from the first publishing of this no
tice. ISAAC BERGMAN,
Assignee of the estate of
"Win. Houseman.
Astoria, Or.. Dec. 18.18SI.
Assignee's Notice.
jvroTicE is hereby: given that the
JLl undersigned has been appointed the as
signee or the estate of Banger & Johnson,
and all persons having claims against said
firm arc hereby notified to proem the same
duly certified to the undersigned, at his of
fice, in Astoria, Oregon, wltliln three months
from this date, Dec. iTth. 1S&.
J. H.D.GRAY.
Executor's Notice.
HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THE
County Court of Clatsop County, Ore
gon, executrix of the last will and testament
of Tho. Goodwin, deceased, all persons
having claims against said estate will pre
sent them duly verified and niih proper
vouchers to the undersigned at her resi
dence on Slatsop Plain. Clatsop County,
Oregon, within six montlis from this date,
Dec. C.ifctf.
MARIETTA GOODWIN.
21-5t Executrix.
PATENTS,
Carat,Tlc- Unitat andTradc-Marka secured,
and all other patent causes In the Patent
Olllce and before the Courts promptly and
carefully attended to.
Upon rccelnt of MODEL or SKETCH of
invention, I make careful examination, anil
adebe a to patcntahtlUuFllEEqf CHARGE
FEES MODERATE, and I mako XO
CHARGE UNLESS FATE.T IS SECURED
Information, advice, and special references
sent on application.
J $ L'.TtE.1-!-, Washington, D.C.
Near I), a. Patent oiiice.
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K?D Gold and Silver
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EXACTING r rt. i.-
SBWci-ancybiQCKS
EDONY,
Onuoln ac.l Crystal.
coccizeti 0riKimpllt3 ami Tre
ss THK
BEST. Sold P:,r mmir
nnricdMl CiOU Siones.
citlcsitowna
r cxcluslvo Tln n-vfist:ind most
jS&Wffi Elesaiit. Dta In
Full Wfcrraatj. J "''
ASTORIA
BchlBRRl!) in the CUj
Hcst CAIIES,
Best CAKES and PASTRY.
Ucst ICE CRKA3X,
FincKt Oi-namcntnl Work to Order.
ED. JACKSON.
Wood for Sale.
Good Dry Vine Maple and Fir.
Vino Maple, $3 73 per cord : 4 09 delivered
Fir, - - 3 00 " 3 CO
Leave orders with Dan .Murray, at
D.L. RECK "& SONS.
HAS RETURNED.
T V. JjILVTIIEKS nAS RETURNED
and Is ready to turn out some fine Dsli-
ili uu.io IUI mi; liter, ouup Ull II1U UC.lUil
between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries.
CUNARD STEAMSHIP LINE.
W
E BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A
great reduction in rates over the above
well known line. Parties desiring to go to
Europe, or wishing to send for friends in
the old country will find It to their advan
tage to purchase tickets over the Cunard
line. Tickets Issued by us good from any
P.OZOICTH & JOHNS.
Agents,
. Boat Building.
THE BEST
STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP
GUARANTEED.
Boats of Every Description Built.
Shop over Arndt & Ferchen's.
If. M. LEATHERS.
Assignee's Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TnE
1.1 undersigned has been appointed assign
ee of the estate of D. Hart, an insolvent
debtor. All creditors of said estate arc no
tified to present their claims against said es
tate, under oath, to me, within throe montlis
at the office of F. 1). Winton, in the city of
Asioua, uiaisop county, uregon.
ISAAC BERGMAN,
Assignee.
Dec27lh. 1834.
Notice To The Public.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife.
JOHN DOUGLAS.
Astoria Dec. 3lst, 1831.
Tor The Pinest Groceries.
For The Presliest Vegetables,
Tor The Most Complete Assortment,
For Absolute Satisfaction.
In Filling and IMit erint; All Orders.
Call at
Film L PACKER'S
Family Grocery and Provision Store,
Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets.
Opposite Custom House
Square.
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TEK apply to the Captain, or to
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Present for the Holidays Purchased at the
EMPIRE STOEE.
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S Having jnst received from Eastern markets a mo-t S
S magnificent line of staple anil fancy articles compris-
S ins anything ami everything that is stj lisli and beau- -
S tifnl in our Hue, we invite a call from all our friends s
S and the public generally. S
S Among the thousands of novelties received we will
2 enumerate: Elegant Dress Goods, Ladies' and Child's
S Neckwear, Worsted Knit Goods, Skirts, Gloves, Cor- S
5 sets, Hoopskirts, and numerous other novelties. 5
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Ib Laflies' aid CMlfl's HUE SHOES i e leafl tte" Met.
Gail Early and Secure a Good Selection.
DEALEK IN
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A Geueral Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magec Stoves and Ranges
The Rest in the mavket.
i'liimblng goods of all kinds on baud. Job
work done In a workmanlike manner
PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Aitended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
CIiermiuiiH Street, Xext to C It. Parser's Store.
THE NEW MODEL
CSb
A PTJIJ. STOCK
St. OI.SKV.
J. Ol'STAFSON".
MARTIN OLSEN &, CO.
DEALERS IX
FURNITURE 25 BEDDING
Corner I)2ain and Squemoiiua Streets. Astoria, Orccon.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHDS; WALL PAPER, ETC
A Complete Sioclr.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS aUALITY WILL APPOED.
AIX KIITDS OF FVKS1TS7RE I8EPAIB A3!il TABXISIIED.
FOR
Finest Groceries,
GO TO
FOABD & STOKES.
A FULL LINE OF
HABDWABS
AND
Ship Chandlery.
A
NEW .SLIP
Just Finished InlRear ol Store.
I
CUR PARKER
bsn P. Purker,Mnster.
ForTOWINO, Fl'.KlCIIT orCIIAB
II. ii. FAKKKJS.
ItANGE CAX BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
t2 WM.M
AGKKT
CAUi AND EXAMINE IT, V -l
WILL BE TLEASED.
E. It. IIAWES is also agent Tor V
Ml patent Cooling Stm
And other first-class Sttncs.
Furnnce "Worlt. Steam Fit
ticss. etc.. a. sDocialtT-
AIiTAYS ON HAND.
a. jonxsox.
Hariware bbI Sli
VAN DUSEN & CO.,
DEALERS IK
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes,
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultnral Implements,
Sewing Ulacliines,
Paiiils and Oils,faGroccrles, etc,