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(V She gattg jtforiatu ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY-., -JANUARY 22, 1S85 AMENDMENTS TO THE '.CHARTER. Readers of The Astobiak learned yesterday morning that an act amend ing the Astoria city charter had passed the senate and was sent to the house. In the house yesterday it was read for the first time. The publica tion of the full text of the act and the news that it had passed so quick ly through one house of the legisla ture was the sensation of the day. About a month ago The Astorian began the agitation of the question, '"Shall the city charter bo amended?" It opened its columns to discussion of the subject and had considerable to say about it itself. The city coun cil drew up a plan of amendment which possessed some excellent feat ures, and in response to a request tho chamber .of commerce appointed a committee of prominent citizens to draft a bill containing what appeared to them to be needed amendments. The salient points as fast as broached in the sub committees were published in thi3 paper. From present appear ances it would seem that the bill drafted by the chamber is about to become a law. It makes some strik ing innovations. Tho principal one is the requiring that a man to bo al lowed to vote must pay a tax on at least S500. This arouses dis3cussion and con siderable opposition. Tho question of disfranchisement is a serious one. The possession of property, acci dental or otherwise, is a good thing; it is tho reward of thrift, industry, self-denial; but it is questionable if it gives tho possessor superior rights when it comes to casting a vote. Tho possession of property is not prima facie evidence of intellect, of discrim ination, of business judgment. It is thought by many to be irrational.that to take two men, A and B, one own ing 81,000 worth of property assessed at $500, both of equal intelligence and presumable good intent, "and say to the house owner "you can vote," and to the other "you can not vole," is not wholly fair. Tho question is asked: "who votes, the man or tho house?'' If this measure be adopted Astoria, at tho next city election will poll 207 votes provided each ono pays his taxes. This bill disfranchises several hundred residents of Astoria. Does this look just? Is it right? Wo do not discuss the question of constitu tionality; It is thought by many who have given the subject some at tention that no municipality nor leg islature can take away from the citi zens of a stale any privilege they al ready enjoy. It may increase, but it is questionable, at least, can it curtail. The right to exercise the elective franchise is ono of tho rights guaranteed to a citizen by tho commonwealth. But it is not our in tention to argue this matter, simply to present a fe.v ideas relative to tho advisability of the measure. The theory of the thing is all right: It is a characteristic of most all theo ries that they aro "all right," but when the theory is brought down to practice it sometimes fails to work satisfactorily. One of the principal arguments that may bo adduced in its favor is that only those who are directly concerned, only those who have to supply tho money should have a voico in saying how that mon ey shall bo expended. At first blush that looks fair enough, but if 500 is to be the standard, then the man that pays on 250 could with justice claim half a vote; the man who pays on 1,000, two votes; tho man who pays on 10,000, twenty votes, and so on. "But," says some reader, "you for get that this property qualification law works well in- Ehodo Island." It is in force there but the constitution of the state of Rhode Island provides for such procedure. Our state con stitution does not. We stated at the time tho jdea was broached that the chief argument in its favor was based on the plea of self-preservation. Such plea is a strong one, bnt it is ques tionable if it prevail. Numerous state legislatures are electing United States senators. Ex Governor Stanford gets the prize in California; ex-Secretary Teller in Col orado; ex-Secretary Evarts, in New York; Senator Piatt, in Connecticut; Jonathan Chase, in Rhode Island; Senator Yoorhees, in Indiana; Sena tor Call in Florida. The last two are Democrats, the others Republicans. In our own state a blunder has de layed the election ono week. Who ho will be is still doubtful. It looks now as though the Republican mem bers would hold something that has close resemblance to a caucus. Demociutto congressmen get ap plications for office, it is said, at the rote of 4,000 a day.. The Scientific American gives a description of an English freight steamer lately built which will fur ther tend to drive sailing vessels from the long voyage carrying trade. The steamer Burgos, which was especially built to carry cargo cheaply, at a slow rate of speed, left England for China with a cargo of 2,800 short tons or about 5,600,000 pounds. Dnring the first part of the voyage, from Ply mouth to Alexandria, the consumption of coal was 282,510 pounds, tho dis tance being 3,3S0 miles. Tho con sumption per mile was, therefore, only 83.5 pounds, and the consumption per ton of cargo per mile 0.028 pounds. In other words, half an ounce of coal propelled one ton of cargo one mile. Assuming that paper is as efficient a fuel as coal, we have, says the Rail road Qazette, commenting on this fact, only "to burn a letter onboard this Bteamer to generate and utilize enough energy to transport one ton of freight a mile. Tho engines of the Burgos aro on what is termed the triple compound system, expanding in three cylinders in succession. Tho boiler pressure is 1C0 pounds per square inch. The average speed at sea in all weather is very nearly ten miles per hour. A peep into Grover Cleveland's letter bags has been granted to the Albany correspondent of the Chicago Times. Nearly ono hundred parents have notified the president-elect that babies have received his name, to each of whom a photograph was in closed. Ono pasteboard box is filled with enthusiastic political poems. A lady school teacher in Michigan reg ularly sends earnest advice, in schol arly sentences. Three letters froml Washington threaten assassination, and there are several cautionary epis tles from Democratic friends. A pe tition for an Illinois postoffice was addressed to "His Majesty." A fbw days sinco a cable message was sent from Melbourne, Australia, to London and delivered in twenly threo minutes. Tho distance by land and sea is 13,393 miles, and tho mes sage was "repeated" eleven times. Ik little more than two years Mr. Cleveland has resigned two elective offices, each time to accept a higher one. To tins rapid, promotion or a public man there is no parallel in the history of tho country. Tub second prize for butter at the Calcutta exhibition was awarded for a fine sample of American oleomar garine. Some one spoiled a good joke, and tho judges reconsidered their award. Ax exchange says that "Mr. Cleve land has to shako three thousand hands a week." That's nothing, how ever, comparod with tho number of office-seekers he has to "shake." This is a sample of a new kind of item which begins to go around- An old lady of 8G living in Lewis county, "W. T., cast her maiden vote at tho last eleotion. NEW TO-DAY. FOR YAQUINA, AND COOS BAY. The New and Fast-Sailing Steamer, "COOS BAY," LAWLESS, - Commander Will sail for Yaqulna Bay, Coos Bay, way ports xnd Sun Francisco, leaving ASTORIA Oh Friday, January 23, at noou. WATSON, WRIGHT & CO. THERE WILL BE A Ten-Mile Race, At the Skating Rink, next Saturday Evening:, January 2-1. The First Prlro to bo Fifty Dollar The Second, Tnety-flre Dollars. In which the following persons will enter : J. It. Clinton, H. W. Sherman, L. L. Levlngs, F. A. Crosbv. F. A- Hall, W. C. Logan. J. R. Hall. F. W. l'rael. It. V. Mouteith, Jr., aud M. H. Higglns. Skating from 7 to 9. Race begins prompt ly at nine o'clock. Prices of AdmUsIen, at nsnal: Ladles hIib or without SLates, 25 cent. G. W. and A, E. EOSS, Managers. HAS RETURNED. liEA-TIIERS HAS RETURNED nul is readv to turn out some fine fish J.' ing boats for the river. Shop on the beach between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. Furnished Rooms to Let, "WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD. TT Enquire of Mrs. E. C. HOLDEN. TflEE TO P. A. M. BftsUfsl Zttgnxitit cTrt. ic of SrmboU & r.ccllr dltcoruxl In A&e'rct . VkrfMor.nJiln Illinois ud Sooth America: AUo ti V iiintu-ti! cauiocv 01 JkluabK Dvokt and with bottom price. Alto an rFtrrf fint-cltu to F. A. M. nEDUI.NO CO. Masonic Pnblshers and Manufacturers 734 Broad tray, Jf ew York, For Sale. FINE NINE-ROOMED DWELL1NG house with two lots, corner Main and Seventh streets. For further particulars apply at Thk Astoria office. Notice to Pilots. N( OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT there will be a meetlnc of the W. T. Board Of Mot Commissioners for the Colum bia River and Bar. at Ilwaco, W. T., on Jan. 23rd. 18S3. at 10 o'clock, a. m. By order of the Board. Attest : C.A.REKD, dw Seoretary. 1885. INTEREST "Will bo allowed On Time Deposits. Drafts on all the Leading Cille.i. Wm. T. Coleman &Co. S. KMIOKK. Manager Nanking Department, Astoria, Oregon. imnnrtanfNnfinp! IIIIMUI ItAlBB. IVV9UWI Oregon improvement Co. &reatReanctioninPrice of Coal. On and after December 1st until further notice the price at the bunkers will be as follows for SEATTLE COAI.. Clean Domestic per ton. 2210 lb?. $7.00 Average Steam " " ... . COO Screening? " " 4.00 On hand a constant supply, at market rates, of first-class CUMBERLAND. K.A. NO YES. Agent. TMorttaPaciicExpssCo. FURNISHES The Shortest, Quickest and most Reliable Route between ASTORIA AND ALL POINTS. If vnu linvft Antliiii!f to Soiitl hv Kinross. senuituyuie Xorlltern Pacific Express Co. Order your Exnres3 packages sent to you by the NORTHERN PACIFIC EX I'll ESS CO. Prompt Delivery. Low Hates. Satisfaction guaranteed S. KMIOItK. A.storin Agent. For Sale. The Beautiful and Favorably Located BAY VIEW RESTAURANT Is for sale at a liansilu. on account of the proprietor's desire to io eat to .see her par ents Inquiro at the restaurant or at this office. Wheeler & Kipp, PRACTICAL PliBita Gas aii Steam Iters All work warranted and estimates given Full stock Iron and Lead l'ipc. Bath Tubs, Water Closets and Gas Fixtures. Chimney I'ipe, cheaper than Brick. Jobbing promptly attended to. Comer Squemoqua and Hamilton Streets, Astoria, Oregon, For Sale. TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES on Gray's River: tine timber and bottom land : three miles from steamboat landing. Fifty acres improved : stables, outhouses, etc.. fruit. A splendid chance for a man with a little monev. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. Notice of Application. -JVTOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN THATTIIE ll undersigned will aptly to the Common Council of the city of Astoria, at its next regular meeting for a license to ell wine, malt or spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart, for the period of one vear. In the building situated on Lot No. 5, Block No. 10, in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John MeClure. DELIA GEARHART. Aittoria, Janu .ry 20th, 1SS3. Notice. milE PROGRESSIVE LAND AND X Building Association will hold its regu lar annual meeting en the sccoud Saturday, the l-sth day of Februarv, 1SS5. at 7 o'clock I. M., in Liberty Hall. Wm. L. M'EWAN. Secretary. Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon. January U'th, ISM. T. G. RAWLINGS. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried .NUTS. CANDIES, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fine Clears anil Tobacco. Next door to I.J. Arvold's, Squemoqua St. FOR SALE. One E. W. BLISS, Latest Improved HOWE SOLDERiNG MACHINE, Willi West's Crimper attached. This Machine Is Nearly Xew and I Sold for Want of Use. Address GEO. W. DUNBAR'S SONS. New Orleans, La. Notice to Water Consumers. T WOULD RESPECTFULLY REQUEST that all persons having their waier pipes paired-have tuem nxeu properly so they will not freeze and burst, as I will make no deduction on rates in the future, on account of burst ed or frozen pipes. Any information m regard to the manner of fixing pipes will be cheerfully given by request. JA8. W. WELCH. Sup't. House to Rent. N JIXE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. W, B. HEADINGTON. Inquiro of GUHARD STEAMSHIP LINE. WE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE A great reduction in rate? 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 part of Europe to Astoria. BOZORTH& JOHNS, Agents. For Rent. A LARGE, FINK STORE ROOM: ALSO the second aud third floors in the cor ner building on Olney and Squemoqua streets. Inquire of RUDOLPJ I B ARTH. iarpets! Carpets! Carpets. Wc beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct fi Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAKFETS ever offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from tho FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades, To the lowest priced article in this Hue. We are determined lo dlsposo of our stock pf Carpets w ithin the next four weeks, and to that end offer special inducements, precluding the possibility of Ileitis Undersold by any or oar Competitor. IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing Line We can show you the very BEST GOODS at BOTTOM FIGURES, and shall be pleased to receive a call for lnsiectlon whether you purcuas or not. OHAS. HEILBORN. New FBIO FURNITURE, FURNISHING mm u pets Jailing, , ...Mn...0, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. Of either bgx admitted to tho PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE On any week-day of llio vea. The CoIIcro Journal, containing in formation of the course of study, rates of tuition, board, examination, etc., and cuts of plain and ornamental penman ship, free. Address, A. P. ARMSTRONG, Lock Box 104.- Poutlakd, On. tisr In icrlting, please mention thlt paper. Notice of Application. VT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE L undersigned will apply to the Common Council, of the City of Astoria, at its next regular meeting for a license in sell wine, malt and .spirituous liquors, in less quanti ties than one quart, for a ponod of one year in tht building known as the Anchor Saloon .situated on Benton street, between Benton and Lafayette. streets on Lot No. 23, Block No. 10. in the city of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John McClure. B. GIBSON. Astoria. January 13th, 1SS. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to a unanimous vote of the stockholders of the Fishermen's Packing Co., the directors of said company, did on the 17th day of Jan. 1S3.", cxecuto and file supplementary articles of incorporation, whereby such company Is authorized to purchase aud hold, sell and convey real es tate. By order Board of Directors, II. E.NELSON, dw Secretary. LOEB & GO. JOBBERS IN WINES. LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS FOR THE Best San Francisco Houses and Eastern Distilleries. Tumblers Decanters, and All Kinds of Saloon Supplies. jayAll goods sold at San Francisco Prices. MAIN STREET. Opposite Parker House, Astoria, Oregon. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN URAL MBCEMDISE '"orner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - OREGON Annual Meeting. THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GARI baldi Packing Co. will hold the annual meeting "Wednesday, the 2Sth of January, 1885, at tho residence of John T. Sands, As toria, Oregon. By order of CILS. "WICKSTROM. President. Assignee's Notice. "ftTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE lH undersigned has been appointed assign ee of the estate of D. Hart, an Insolvent debtor. All creditors of said estate are no tified to present their claims against said es tate, under oath, to me, within three months at the office of F. D. Winton, In the city of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon. ISAAC BERGMAN, Assignee. Dec. 27th, 16W, from tablisliment! OODS, Ml Mirrors, riGtur . awi. ww. II. Dv BUISSOX, Manager. THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE Nickie Plated, Spring Steel Bottom and Steel Clamp. The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE, u oouen uouont ana ieainer straps. The best and only practically scientific skates. Elegant in finish. Will turn a throe foot circle and all tho wheels rest square on the lloor. "Wheels with babbit metal boxes. The leading skates In all the prin cipal itinKS. Bicycles nnu Tricycles. OSBORN & ALEXANDER. Sole Agents. Mechanics' Tools, Hardware and Machinery, G23 Market St., opp. Palace hotel. San Francisco. Send for free catalogue and price list Administrator's Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned has been appointed admin istrator oi me estate oi cnaries wauman, deceased, and all persons havinc claims against said establishment must present the same, uuiyvenneu, toner at ner nome, in the city of Astoria, Oregon, within six months from this date. EVAWALLMAN. November 8tb, 18SL Assignee's Notice. TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JLi undersigned has been appointed the as signee oi me estate or juanger a: jounson. and all persons having claims against said Arm are hereby notified to present the same duly certified to the undersigned, at his of fice, in Astoria, Oregon, within three months from this date, Dec. 27th, 18SL J. H. D. GRAY. Assignee Notice. JVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JLi firm of J. E. Thomas has assigned all their property to the undersigned for the benefit of their creditors and all persons having claims against said estate must pre sent the same duly verified to the assignee at ins omce in Astoria, Oregon, witmn three months from tins date. November Cth. 1SS4. F. P. HICKS. Executor's Notice. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THE County Court of Clatsop County. Ore- gnu, executrix of the last win and testament oi -11105. uooawin, aeceaseu. all persons ll pe; will having claims against said estate pre- sent them duly verified and with procer vouchers to the undersigned at her rest dence on Clatsop Plains, Clatsop County, Oregon, within six months from this date. UeC. O, 185! MARIETTA GOODWIN. Executrix. 24-0t CAUTION. A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY CAU X&. tioned against purchasing a note and mortgage on personal property, given bvMr. Alexander Corno to Ed. Taylor for $230.00, as the same will be contested on the ground of irauu, or misrepresentation in oniaimng tne same, ouierwise want oi consiueranon. ALEX. CORNO. Astoria, Oregon, Nov. 18th. 18&. HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, OREGON mms fVwrrriri'Tnv rrvni?!? r tt? nn A the Sisters of Charity, Is now ready lor the reception of patients. Private rooms for the accommodation ot any desiring tnem. Patients admitted at all houis, day or night, No physician nas exclusive right, every patient Is free to and has the privilege of employing any pnysician tney preier. United States Maria e Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti tled to Free cara and attendance at this Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained for United States Marines at the Cus tom House. Sisters of Chabxtt School Tax Notice. SCHOOLTAXES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 9, are now due and payable to J. E Higgms, at office of Badollet &Co. MRS. MARY LEINErfWEBER, School Clerk District No.9. Upper Astoria, Dec. n, 1884. foi -aw mmw THE FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables, -AT- Low Corner Benton and Opposite Custom TER apply to the Captain, or to FRANK L PARKER'S ALL AT Down Prices THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK John JL. Montgomery, DEALER iy Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. . Agents for Magee Stores and Eanges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on band. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. CbennmnH Street, Sent to C . Parker's Store. ASTORIA. - OREGON. M. OLSKN. J. GUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE 25 BEDDING Corner 31aln and. Hquemoqaa Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHGS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS aiTALITY WILL AITORD. AJX KINDS OF FUKSITUItE REPAIRED AUTD VARNISHED. Builders J Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit the Times. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. C. H. Bain & Co.'s Steam Planing Mill and Sa3li Factory Boat Buililliijr u Specialty. Special Sale. THE FINE STOCK OF D. HART IS NOW offered at private sale at cost price. It comprises ladles and gents' furnishing goods, clothing, etc. A good chance for bar gains. I. BERGMAN, Assignee. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned intends to apply to the common council of the city of Astoria at its next regular meeting, for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors In less quantities than one quart, for a period of one year. In the building fronting on Che namus street and situated on Lot No. 6. Block No. 63, in the City of Astoria as laid out and recorded by John McClnrp. R. L. JE1TFERY. Assignee's Notice. INTHECIRCLTITCOURTOFTHE STATE of Oregon, for Clatsop County, in the matter of the assignment of Win. House man, Insolvent : Notice Is Jiereby given that the under signed has been appointed assignee of tho estate of said "Wm. Houseman, an insolvent person, and all persons having claims against said estato 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 "Wm. Houseman. Astoria, Or., Dec. 18,1884. Notice. THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE year 1884 is now In my hands for collec tion. All who are delinquent on said roll will save sheriff's costs by calling at my of fice in Cathlamet and settling the same, or sending by registered letter. S.F.ALBERT. Sheriff of Wahkiakum Co., W, T. Datod at Cathlamet, Jan. Htb, 18S5, ! Chenamus Streets, House Square. STEAMER (UIU PARKER ben P. Parker,Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR- II. it. PACKElt. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF Sm Mm BAWMSf AGENT CALL AND EXAMINE IT. Y.l WILL BE PLEASED. E. R. HA WES Is also agent for t! ML patent CooMdj Stove And other first-class Sfcnes. Furnaco "Work. Steam Fit tings, oto., a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. A. JOHNSON. FOR Finest Groceries, -GO TO FOABD & STOKES. A. FULL LINE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished In'Rear of Store. Hardware anfl Slip Clailery VAN DUSEN & CO., DKALKK3 IN 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, Agricultural Implements, Sewing Machines, Paints and Oils. Groceries, etc. Notice To The Public. TirroTiCE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT I JLJi will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wire. JOHN DOUGLAS Astoria Dec. 3lst,18S4. -