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w Sfe $ gfovian. ASTORIA, OREGON: SAEURDAY FEBRUARY 1&S5 TRIAL BY JURY. Judge David Davis, in a paper read before the Illinois bar, savs on the subject of trial by jury: "The antiqui- ty of the instiution of the jury does not in itself prove that it should be retained. But it is a strong argu ment in favor of its retention, and throws the burden of proof upon those who assert to the contrarj. A system by which the concurrence of tho people in the administration of the law is required, of necessity influ ences beuefici :lly the national char acter. This is evident to every intel ligent man who compares the nations who possess it with those who are without it, It is conducive of self government, which is the basis of our civilization. The sense of respon sibility ot the-community is increased when each individual in it is informed that if qualified he may be called up on at any time to discharre the im portant functions that devolve upon juries. This requirement of qualifi cation leaches him that in order to fulfill the duties he owes tosociotyhe must fit himself to perform tho trust intelligently. Tho jury trial also in culcates fair dealing. The juryman of to-day may have a law suit to be tried to-morrow, and he learns to judgo men oa the sarno plan that he expects to be judged by them. Tho average citizen associates his ideas of justice with the trial by jury. By means of it ho becomes accustomed t3 judicial proceedings and gets his knowledge of the laws, and is taught by it to respect them and the decisions of courts, and to submit to authority. "We consider the freedom of tho prosa a3 among tho highest of social bless ings. There would .e no occasion for exultation on this subject if there had been no trial by jnrj. As an educator of the people lies ''its greatest advan tage' according to Al. doTocquevillc. He calls it a school into v,-hich admis siou ia free and open, which each juror enters to be instructed in his legal rights, and ho says: "I regard it as one of the most effica cious means that society can employ for the education of the masses." And Lord John Russell, in commenting on the English govern ment, says: "It is to trial bv jury more than even by representation (as it at present exists), that the people owe the share they bvo in tho gov ernment of ie- ceuntry: And it is to trial lv jury also that the govern ment, mainly owes the attachment of, the people to tho laws a consid eration which ought to make our legislators very cautious how they take away this mode of trial by new, trifling and vexatious enactments." Without pursuing the subject fur ther, I trust I may be pardoned for saying that I am reluctant to lay hands on an established institution which has stood the te3t of centuries and which the first nations of the earth regard as their most precious jewel. The Washington monument has already been turned to a scientific use. Prof. Simon Newcomb has been using the top of the monument for measuring the velocity of light, and believes that he has obtained more accurate data for estimating the distance and magnitude of the sun. Tho velocity of light is measured with a degree of accuracy never be fore obtained. Prof. Newcomb tells a reporter of tho Philadelphia Times that he thinks the error in his calcu lations cannot exceed one four-hundred-millionth part of a a second. It is quite possible that these and other uses of the unsightly pile on the Po tomac many render it beautiful for usefulness, and therefore a fit monu ment of Washington. A town of respectable dimensions has recently been discovered in Sibe ria where not one of the inhabitants could read or write. To the Ameri can with his daily newspaper such a condition is almost incredible, If one looks at the ludicrous side of it, it will be seen that the situation is not without its sense of humor. The people of Ilim are not without com pensation in their unlettered seclu sioD. Kates in January made it possible to go from Lirerrool to Chicago for nine dollars; eight dollars being the price of a steerage ticket across tho ocean and one dollar the prico of a railroad ticket from Castle Garden to Lake Michigan. The present ridiculous waste of public time in daily voting on a mat ter that need at most take but two days, in a strong argument in favor of a party caucus. A niLii appropriating 10,000 to maintain an immigration office at Portland Has passed the legislature. Austbian newspaper men nave as tonished the government and the Viennese by refusing to publish par liamentary proceedings because of an insult offered to one of their number by a representative of the reicbsratb. They are firm and Vienna is in an up roar. The newspapers say parliament must apologize or no report. The government threatens, but no use. Austria is about tho last place one would look for such independence on the part of the press, but the world moves. Hexby VimiAbd has resigned the presidency of tho O. & C. railroad, and thus ends his connection with that system of Oregon railroads that made his name and fame so conspic uous in '81, '82 and '83. NEW TO-DAY. GRAND CARNIVAL! AT Occidental Hall, SATURDAY EVN'G, FEB. !4'85 THERE WILL BE A Grand Masquerade Skating CarntvaC AT OCCIDENTAL HALL, Next Saturday evening, tho nth. hit. PKIZES will be given tne bct sustained Characters, both lady and gentleman. The Grand March commences at (.prompt : unmasking at 9 -30 -skatiu;: from 9:30 to 10 -30 ; followed by a dance till 12 -jso. Good music In attendance. Entrance for masquers at. the Md door. Masquers wi.l nu their masks upon enter ing. Xo Disreputable Characters Admitted. ADMISSION. Gentleman Spectators - 75 cm Lady - ,io '4 GcHtlemen Masquers - 75 Lady " . !?, INVESTIGATING COMaTITTEK. B. S. Worsley, y. Koss. Frank Surpnjuant rxoon aiAjfAOF.it. B. S. "Worsley. Spectators can participate In the skj.Ung after the masked content is over on pay ment of twenty-five cents. Prizes on exhibition at the New York Novelty Store. G. V & A. E. U03S. Managers. To Ship and Engine Builders. Treasury Dkfaktmknt i Washington, D.c.Jauuarv 27, 1885. j SEALED PROPOSALS FOR RlBULD lngthrtreve .lie steamer Richard Rush, including new hull and boiler, will be re ceived at this Department until 2 o'clock i m. of Tuesday, March lOih, lc85. Bidders innvt state the time In which they will agree to complete the woi k. Bids must be in accordance with the specifications, and should be addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, and Indorsed on the envelope "Proposals for rebuilding the lte venue Steamer Richard Rush." specifications for tho woik will be fur nished on application to the Collector, of Customs at San Francisco, Ca'.. and Port land, Oregon. The Deoartment rosorvj hi rif-r.ttn i-. l-rt anvnrnil JiIiIq -lni! tn iv-.ln .inf tr uecmeu ror ice interest of the government so to do. (Signed). CHARLES E. COON, Acting Secretary of tho Treasma. TheWeeklyAstorian OUT TCbdLss 3WEo2733Li2a.i In Wrappers ready for Mailing. Price, - - - Ten Cents. GaiersJsiles. Old Castle, Yspitti, and other brands of Coke Tin. Plates, for sale in lots to suit purchasers, now in warehouse at Astoria or to arrive per Jo&efa, or Archer, also Liverpool fino and coarse sali. For inrther particulars apply to e Portland, Oregon. NOW IS THE TIME TO Send for Your Friends. BOZORTH & JOHNS, I7"0RA LIMITED TIME. WILL ISSUE : lK i: E - 1 1 CDS It TICKETS From IlAMBlTliG MAXHEHM, ROTTER DAM, ANTWERP. HA.VICE, GOTIIEX BUUG. CHRISTIAXSAND. JlALMO. CHRISTIAXA. BERGKN STAVAXGER. THRONDHJEM. and COPJJXHAGKX To Astoria for S58.00 From Liverpool to Astoria, for $33 00 Change of Agency, We have appointed MR, O. r. MORTON Our Selling and CoRectlng Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase n first-class SEWIKG MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S. "WORSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mfg Co., 92 Morrison. Street, Portland, Or. WUsoa & Co The Telephone Saloon The Finest Establishment of the Kind in Astoria. Especially fitted up for the Comfort and Convenience of those who enjoy n Social ("la's. The Best or Wines and Liquors, The Choicest Cisjars . Everything New and First-Class. It. L.JEFFEKY. Projr. NEW YORK Restaurant Lodging House The fine building on the Corner of Olney and Water Streets has been leased from R. BARTH, and IS XOIV i"lTTEI UP AS A First Class Kestaurant and Ledin: IIonr. The public patronage .solicited. IIts. M. FI3TCII. PropV. 1885. IITESEST Will be allowed On Time Deposits. D rafts on all the Leading Citie-.. Wm. T. Coleman & Co. S. P.LMOitR, Manager Ranking Department. Astoria, Oregon. TMortenPacificExpressCo. FURNISHES The Shortest, Quickest nntl most Reliablu Route hot' ecu ASTORIA AMD ALL POINTS. If you have Anything to Send bv Express, Send it by ih? 3Torf Iicrxi Pacific Express Co. Order your Express packages Mt to yoti by the NORTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. Prompt Delivery, Low Rales, Satisfaction gimrsniPt-tl S. Eu?IOICI-;. AMtorin A sent. it Notice! Oregon Improvement Co. Great Eeuactioaifl Pries ofCoal. .On and after Decembt r X until further notice the price at the bunkers will be as follows for SI2&X23LK COAr.. Clean Domestic- per ton. Jo lbs .. $7.09 Average aieam u.oo Screenings " " .-.on On hand a constant supply, at market rates, of first-class CUMBER LAND. E. A. XO YES. Agent. NOTICE To Cannerymen and Fishermen. WE TAKE PLEASURE IX AXXOUXC Ing to the trade that we have ?oured tho services of Mir. a. 31. JOHXSOX. so lng and favorably known in the SAIL MaKIXG trade in AMona. Hereafter Mr. .Tohnson will have .sole supervision of our Sail Loft and ill give his personal attend ance to the manufacture of Boat Sails for the Columbia River trade. "IV. C. XOOX & CO., Cor. R and Front Sts. Portland, Or. ROOMS AND HALL TO LET. Pythian Land and Building Ass'cn. LARGE. FIXE ROOMS WITH WATER and gas en uit or tingle, in Pythian Bulldins. Also Pythian Hall, the finest and host lighted hall in the city ; suitable for Lodges Sociables. Parties or Ietuies. Terms mod erate. Apply to E.A.XOYES, Secretary'- A BARGAIN. k. LADY DECLTXIXG HOUSEKEEPING iX offers her Furniture at pnvatesale. Inquire at this ornce. Rooms to Rent. F URXISHED OR UNFURNISHED. Apply to C.Y. BLISS ET, Upper AitorLi. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned will 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 qnantl tiesthan one quart, for a period of one iear In the building known as the Anchor Saloon situated on Bento street, between Benton and l.afayettc streets on Lot No. 23, Block No. 10, in the city of Astoria, as laid out and recorded by John McCIurc. B. GIBSON. Astoria, January 15th, 1SS3. For Rent. TWO FRONT ROOMS : SUITABLE FOR offices : centrally located : apply at As T0itiA" office. For Sale. FIXE NI'E-ROOMED DWELLIXG houso wilh two lots, conic Main and Seventh streets For further particulars apply at Tun Astorian offlce. Attention! ON ACCOUNT OF REMOVAL I WILL sell for the nest ten days, a lot of choice Groceries, fine Teas, and Canned Goods, at the lowest figures possible. Goods all fresh and of the best brand1?. BAY VIEW RESTAURANT. Opposite O. IU & X. Co.'s Dock. Blanket Wanted. rfTHE MAN THAT BOUGHT ONE RED JL blanket on the evening of Feb. 2,1SR5, from the pawn shop of Qung Wm? Co., for which ho paid S3, will on return of said blanket receive the sum of Sio for sumo. QUNG WING CO 4-St Pawnbrokers. arpetsl Carpet We beg to call the attention of the public to our latest importation, direct from Eastern manufacturers, of the largest invoice of CAIII'ETS evor offered for sale in this city, comprising all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Newest Tints and Shades.. To the lowest 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 the possibility of ISeiii-; Undersold by any of nut Competitors. IX 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 inspection whether you purchase or not. Slow tdLctUiBglllluiIL. taMBnaaoHHai is, Matting, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Heduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Clieniunus and Hamilton Sts. II. Du BUISSOX, Manager. J) r WAsirfLe rv Of cither scs admitted to tho PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE On anv week-day of tho vear. The College Journal, containing in formation of the course of study, rates of tuition, hoard, examination, etc., and cuts of piain and ornamental penman ship, free. Address. A. P. ARMSTRONG, Lock Box 101. Pohtland, On. rt3-H writing, plaitc mcnUon this jmKr. HOSPITAL, ASTORIA, - - - OREGON miMS INSTITUTION, UXDEItCAltE OF JL tlte Sisters of Cliantv, is now ready for t he recejitlon of patients." Private rooms for the. accommodation ol any desiring them. ratienLs:tiliiiHtcdat:iIlliouis,dayorni;ht. No plivMrian has exclusive right, every patient is free to and has the privilege ot employiii; auy physician they prefer. United tftatus Snrlise Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti tled to Free aire and attendance at this Hos pital during sickness. Permits must-be ob tained lor United. States Marinas at the Cus tom House. Sisters of CnAiUTr Notice to Water Consumers. T WOULD UFSPF.CTFUI.LY UEQUEST A that all persons having their water pipes repaired have them hxcu properly so they will not freeze and hurst, as I will make no deduction on rates in the. future, on account of liurste 1 or frozen pipes. Any information m regard to the manner of fixing pipes will be cheerfully given by request. JAS. W. WELCH. Sup't. House to Rent. -ftTTXE UOOMS : Vi IiHiuire of GOOD LOCATION. W. B. HEADINGTON. Administrator's Notice. NOTICE IS IIEKEBY OIVEXTIIATTHE undersigned was on the 3th day ot Jan uary, 1SS3. duly appointed by the County Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Clatsop, administrator of the estate of Haus Plenniii. deceased All persons hav ing claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same properly veri fied to me at my olllce at tho Union cannery, in Astoria, Oregon, within six months from this date. PETEUF. JOHNSON. Administrator. Dated, Astoria, Or., January 29.JSS5. 5-U FOR SALE. One E. W. BLISS, Latest Improved HOWE SOLDERiNG MACHINE, With West's Crimper attached. TIiIk 'laclilnc Is Xcnrlr 'err tnil I Sold for Want of Use. Address GEO. W. DONBAB'S SONS. New Orleans, La. For Sale. TWO HUNDRED AND FOBTY ACUES on Gray's Itiver: fine timber and bottom land : three miles from steamboat landing. Fifty acres improved : stables, .outhouses, eta. fruit. A splendid chance for a man with a little inoiicv. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. PARKER HOUSE Sliavini ani Batting Saloon. Ladies' Hair Dresser and Wig Maker All kinds of 1I.UR WORK MADE TO ORDEU Ladies' Hair cutting and Shampooing a specialty. All work done iu the most artis tic manner and In the latest style. Ii. DnI'ARK, Prop. Parker Bouse, Main St., Astoria, Or. FRIOESH URNISH1NG GO Pictures, Mirrors, THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE Nickle Plated, Spring Steel Bottom and Steel Clamp. The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE, Wooden Bottom and Leather Straps. The best and only practically scientific skates. Elegant in finish. Will turn a three foot circlo and all the wheels rest square on the lloor. Wheels with babbit metal boxes. The leading skates in all the prin cipal Rinks, lilcyclcs and Tricycles. OSBOBN & ALEXANDER. Solo Agents. Jlechanlcs'TooIs. Hani ware and Jlachinery. G23 Market St., opp. Palace hotel. San Francisco. Send for free catalogue and price list Notice. milE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE JL year ISSI Is now in my nanus ror collec tion. All who are delinquent on said roll will save sheriffs costs by calling at my of fice in Cat hlamct and settling the same, or sending oy registerea letter. S.F.ALBERT. Sherift of Wahkiakum Co., W. T Dated at Cathlamet, Jan. 13th, I8i5, Assignee's Notice. TTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE i.1 undersigned has been appointed the as signee of the estate of Banger & Johnson, and all persons having claims against said firm are hereby notified to present the same duly certified to the understated, at his of fice, iu Astoria. Oregon, within three months trom tuts date, Dec. iltli, 1SS4. J. H. D. GRAY. Executor's Notice. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THE County Court of Clatsop County, Ore gon, executrix or the last will and testament of Thos. Goodwin, deceased, all pesons bavins claims airainst said estate will nre- sent them duly verified and with proper voucners to me unuersigneu at nor resi dence on Clatsop Plains. Clatsop Count, Oregon, within six months from this date, Dec. 5, 18SL MABIETTA GOODWIN. 21-5t Executrix. T. G. RAWLINGS, "Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried FE.TJITS. MJTS. CANDIES.DUIED 3IEATS, ETC. Fine Clp-ars ami Tobacco. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Squcmoqua St. Notice. T TAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING MY JL old customers that I shall, on the 1st of r-curuary next, move to Portland. Oregon where I will have charge of Messrs. w. C. Noon & Co.'s Sail Loft. Any orders for Boat Sails sent to W. C Noon & Co. will be made ud under mv nor- sonal supervision and will be fully equal to any work heretofore manufactured by me. Hoping a continuance of your favors I re main, sincerely yours, A. M. JOHNSON. Notice. A NY ORDERSLEFTWITHC.il. STICK x3L els. iu my absence will be oromntlv at tended to. Bills due me are also left in his nanus for collection, until further notice. A.M..TOI1N&ON. Atoria, Jan. 23th, 18S5. Carnahan & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KKTAIL DEALERS IN C-fflEML MEBCHAMSE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA .... OREGON "o'et QAHr w?mw -THE F1NEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables AT- -ALL Low Down Prices ! ! Corner Benton and Chenamus Streets, Opposite Custom House Square. il nmji.. j DEALER IN Hay, Oats, aii Straw, Lime. Brick, Cement, Said ail Plaster. Wood Delivered to Order. Drajlns, Teaming and Express Business. IER apply to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL A FULL STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. John JL. IXEonigomery, DEAI.KU IN Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best In the market. Piumblng goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Chenamus Street, Xext to C Ii. Parker's Store. wSLSTOZfiL, - OREGON. if. OLSEN. J. GUSTAFSON. MARTIN OLSEN & CO. DEALERS IX FURNITURE Ss BEDDING Corner 3Ialn and Squemoqna Streets. Astoria, Oresoa. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGS; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES,AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL AEPORD. AIX KI5DS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED AflTD VARNISHED. Builders Carpenters MATERIAL. SASH DOORS AND MOULDING. First Class Work at Prices to Suit the Times. PLANS AXD ESTIMATES FUKNISIIED. C. H. Bain & Co.'s Steam Planing Mill and Sash Factory Boat Building- a Specially. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pursuant to a unanimous vote of the stockholders of the Fishermen's Packing uo., tne directors oi said company, ma on the 17th day of Jan. 18S5, execute and file supplementary articles of incorporation, whereby such company Is authorized to purchase and hold, sell and convey real es tate. By order Board of Directors, H.E. NELSON, dw Secretary. Dissolution of Partnership. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TnATTHE partnership heretofore existing be tween Bergman & Berry is this d.iy dis solved by mutual consent, A. AY. Berry re tiring from the ilrm. who will collect all bills clue and settle all accounts of the late linn. ISAAC BERGMAN. A. W. BEBRY. Astoria, Oregon, December 31st, 18$4. Notice. milE PROGRESSIVE LAND AND X Building Association will hold Its regu lar annual meeting on the second Saturday, the 14th day of February, 1835, at 7 o'clock p.m., in Liberty Hall. -Yir.L.3l'EAVAN, Secretary. Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon. January 12th, 1SS5. HAS RETURNED. Jl liEATIIEES HAS RETURNED and Is ready to turn out some fine fish ing boats for the river. Shop on the beach between Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. AT - ii.iiiij jt in, , STEAMER OLAiH PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK H. JB. PAJRKER. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS TORIA ONLY OF AGET CALL AND EXAMINE IT, Y.' WILL BE PLEASED. E. K. HAWE3 Is also agent Tor the Bnci latent CooMi Stove And other first-class BV7es. Furnace Work. Steam Pit. ttnSa. etc, a specialty. A. jonxsox. FOR Finest Groceries, -GO TO FOii k STOKES. A FULL LINK OF HAKDWABE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished inRear of Store. Hariwsre anfl SM VAN DUSEH & CO., DEALEBS 12 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, Se-nring Itlaelilnes, Faints and Oils, Groceries, etc, $i! 'S25!Ss5T4