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(z ffec SmUi storian. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY lt'NE 17. 1885 MORNOS'S GOISC; TO MEXICO. The reaetit Mormon statesmen liavo tAummmI. ainl lmve in part executed, a Nkeme for the removal of a pari of the -Manaoa peopk to Mexico. The Mexican btwsareHs stringent against polygamy n tbotM of the United States. But, un til recent ly, for a period of thirty years, fKriygamy'has been tolerated in Utah by the I nited State notwithstanding the laws against it. Doubtless the sagacious Mormon hieararchs anticipate a long period of non-interference by the Mexi eaa authorities in their peculiar institu tion. Yesterday's Oregonian. We have never succeeded iu getting vw much excited over the ZVIorrnon question, nor have we been able to ttain that lofty iinnacle of moral indignation from which we could look down in utterly irreconcilable anger upon the man with two or more wives. We have a sentiment of compassion for him; we pity him. Wc try to lih ink how it would be ourself, if wo had been w unfortunate as to have imbibed ag a religions principle a iriurnliiy of wivef, or have been im bued, :ts with a conscientious scruple, with a too numerous family. Neither Itave we found aid in argument against the Mormon system by refer once to Scriptural authority. Under the old dispensation, the Patriarchs hud more than one. Solomon had flight hundred. David well, the less twin about David in a respectable pa per like Tnn Astoiuan the better. Nor do we find in any of the sacred writ ings any very special denunciation of double marriages. So far as we un dtvstand the domestic habits of the cttrliept races of India, and from such mtthority as we can find in the writ ing of Buddha, the Zendavesta, the works of Confucius and Mohammed, fiwHii heathen mythology and classic ry, uiere seems to nave been a rather liberal indulgence in the indis ce iou of nore than one wife. Under tie new. or Christian, dispensation, we find no authority for more than ime. In lact, the Scriptural example unci iwecepl of the new Testament af fords authority for taking none. Now. we are not undertaking to jus tify the .system of plural wives in dulged in by Use Mormons, and we are not endeavoring to apologize for it, or palliate it. We do not justify the Mormons for breaking the law nad the law of the United States up hold the mouogamic relation and denounces polygamy as at war with our system and our civilization. The objeet of this writing is to remedy tikis existing evil, and, by explaining how it may be extirpated from the land, aid our statesmen in what seems to l a serious political problem. To persecute the Mormons is vain; history demonstrates that the blood tf lite martyrs is the seed of the okureh, aud that there is nothing which men will not die for. Every page of epic and heroic verse, every chapter of romantic story, every age from that of ludeet barbarism to that of proudest chivalry, has donion irled that a man will die for the wom&n he loves. Why, then, should not the Mormon suffer for the half dozen women he loves? Polygamy will never be eradicated from the laud by political disabilities. The Mormon, deprived of the elective franchise, of silting upon a jury, of the right to preempt public lands, of the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, free dom of the press, and freedom of con science, will endure all this iu order to enjoy fifteen or twenty wives, The man who can stand more than one wife can stand anything. The man who can endure six women and six teels of children, and steer himself safely through the complications of six domestic establishments, may calmly defy the Edmunds law, backed by a Republican senate, a Democratic administration, and a national judi ciary. We must fi nd something more powerful than laws of congress, more forcible than moral suasion, aud more effective than decrees of courts. We must find some way to attack that part of the fortress defended by Mormon women, make it unfash ionable or inconvenient to be the second, third, or twenty-seventh wife, and the fabric of Mormonism per ishes like a phantom. From Galig vtini, a journal issued in Paris, we print the following table of figures, sliowing what it costs in France to maintain a fashionable and elegant woman in luxury, with a trousseau complete, with laces, jewelry and wardrobe : Couturiore (francs ) 12,000 iloaiste 3,000 ljinpore Cordonniore Gantorie. bas, rnbans, noe nds, cravatos, Clots, bib elots, crepe-lisse Dentellos d'usace Parfumprie. coiffeur, fleurs Oinbrollef , parapluies 4,OD0 1,500 0,000 3,000 4,500 500 Total 34,000 To this must be added a washing bill of about GOO francs a month; the dyeine of silks, stockings, etc, 300 francs; and cleaning and mending, 200 francs. These items -would amount to 13,000 francs per annum, bringing up the grand total to 47,700 franca. In all this therein abso lutely no exaggeration whatevcr,unless it be in the lady's tastes. Let our government subsidize fash ionable French millinery, dry goods and haberdashery shop3, all through Mormondom, with an emporium of fashion at the city of the Great Salt lake. Let French bonnets bo intro duced at figures within the reach of the poorest Mormon girl. Let twelve-button kid gloves aud real laces, kid gaiters aud silk stockings, be supplied for, say five years at nom inal prices, till the taste is educated and the fashion established, Let coupes and village carts with russet harness be made fashionable. Let it become necessary for Mormon society to visit summer resorts. Let pews be rented in the Mormon tabernacles, and require them to be upholstered, the aisleB carpeted, and the prayer books to have golden clasps. Let Easter bonnets and mourning habila ments be made to conform with the requirements of fashion. Let it be the proper caper to air Mormon babies in spring carriages, dressed in dainty long clothes of linen and lace. Let fashionable parlies and re ceptions bo introduced. Let the german with its costly favors, become the rage. Let the menus at dinner parties become high-priced gifts. Let it become essential that the Mormon girl should acquire French, learn music, and be graduated at a female seminary. JUet it become her sole ambition in life to have a fashionable wedding with bridal frock en train and trousseau from Paris, when she marries her chosen one. If the aver age Mormon can support more than one such wife: if the Mormon youth can face more than one such help meet; if Mormonism can carry this load and not break down under it then Mormonism is founded upon thai rock against which tho gates of hell shall not prevail. If Mormonism could survive the domestic sheol in volved in the propositions of several fashionable wives and lady's maids and nursery maids iu common, with a cook to rule tho kitchen, and only one man to keep tho peace and pay tho bills, then it possesses a vitality which neither relijrious prejudice. nor political persecution, nor laws of congress, nor decrees of courts, can in any wise affect Mormonism is dangerous only so long as it shall preserve the sim plicity, economy, and industry which have so far characterized its early history. Nor are wo quite prepared to say that a religion is altogether bad which encourages industry, econ omy, and sobriety, which built a city in which thoro wore no houses of prostitution, no gambling hells, and no liquor saloons; which had no criminals, nor paupers, nor idlers in its streets; which encouraged schools; which from the desert made small farms to blossom with grain and fruits; which established homes of order and plenty, Jind which took tho ignorant, and tho striving, ioiling poor from English mine and northern quarry, and gave them air, and light, and freedom in a mountain home. Wo do not palliate nor excuse, the Mountain Meadow massacre, nor any crimo ' dono by Mormon authority. If organized Mormonism opposes tho administration of the law, we could not justify the act. We are not de fending Mormonism, nor drawing parallels and while we do not assault the plural wife sj'stem from the moral side, we do condemn it as in oppo sition to law and to the code of civili zation which is, whether hotter or worse than that of earlier ages and oriental lands, tho civilization of our age and tho moral code of our Amer ican land and people. If Mormonism would be American, let it wheel into line of sympathy with American in stitutions by recognizing only the monogamic relation. In going to Mexico the Mormons exhibit excel lent taste. NEW TO-DAY. Notice to Contractors. BIDS "WILL RE RECEIVED UNTIL June 23th at C o'clock for the erection of the new Grace Episcopal church, Astoria, l'lans and specifications may be seen at the ofllce of C. W. Leick, architect. Kinney's building. The committee reserves the right to reject an or all bids. An Answer. Ma. IlALLOIiAX : Sin, In regard to Bill Lynu's challenge to fight me a bare knuckle fight for $250 1 don't think he is In my line of boxers, therefore I have no desire to fight a niau who is not a flrst-class pugelist. If Mr. Lynn can stand before me four rounds. I will give him S50 and the gate receipts and will then fight him a hare knuckle fight afterward. If Sir. Lj nn thinks he can stand the racket for 12 minutes I will meet him at the California saloon to morrow at 2 o.clock and draw up the neces sary articles and he can use the hard gloves and I will use tne full-padded. Come up RI1L J. E. KNIGHT. Champion Boxer of Astoria, Astoria, June ICth, 1B83. Examination for Teachers. THE REGULAR PUBLIC RXAMINA tion of persons wishing to obtain teach ers' certidcates for Clatsop county, will be hele at the Court house on Fr.day and Sat urday, June 20th and 27th, 16:3. commenc ing a't 0 o'clock a. M, M. D. WILSON, .Superintendent of Schools. HAVE YOTJ to Si? IN THE .MATTER Or Rags, Bottles, Old ftletal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOARD k STO Will Rive you the best prio Tor It. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaj lug l'in to a Hawser: from Block to an AJ.chor. You Can Get what You Want at FOAED& STOKES. Headquarters at bulldta.'. east end Water Street. The Seaside Bakery FRESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Home-Made Candy Made Daily: The Trade Supplied: Fine Pastry: A Klist Clas Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop'r. A. V, Allen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer la Provisions, MILL FEED. Siass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together with Wmss, LiquorsfTobacco,Cigars ONLY 30 DAIS AT CRYSTAL For London Direct. The Finn A 1 Iron Barque -TLrt. U TinTTT-1T 11 75S Tous Register, Will Sodii be READY TO RECEIVE FREIGHT AT ASTORIA. W1I1 be taken at REASONABLE RATES. For particulars applv to SIBSON, "CHURCH & Co . rortland. Or to A. W. BERRY, Astoria. A Well Furnished Table ABUNDANTLY SUPPL IPn With the best and cooked In a neat and uuiuMjinc way. can oe iouna ar Alls. u. Yv. Ruckcr's rrivate Boarding House, over Eat on &Harnalian'i.np'rttnllr1M Kollnu-a JlnlM- ,nE. Terms; $5 a weefc:, S22.50 per month, $1 a day. The Fine Iron Bark "REMONSTRANT," Is on berth at Astoria for Salmon loading to LIVERPOOL. Hate of Insurance by this vessel Is the low est quotable. For particulars apply to MEYER, WILSON & CO. Portland, Or to GEO. W. SANBORN, Astoria. The 'Remonstrant" will be followed In Meyer, Wilson & Go's, direct lino of vessels by the fine iron bark "BIrmah," now en route. Boat Bnilding. THE BEST STOCK AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. Boats of Every Description Built. Shop over Arndt & Ferchen'. R. 3L LEATHERS. inyii m MORE r ft L H u L i jiOJvVv Wc beg to direct special attention to our LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOVELTTES Fine Dress Goods, Parasols, Hoopskirts, Etc., IjStc. Which we are selling according to our motte: The Best Goods at the Lowest Possiiile Prices. PRAEL BEOS. A SLAUGHTER IN Extraordinary Bargains! French Camels Hair in 4 shades of Gray. Regulur piico $1.2." per yard, to be sold at 6 Cassimere Brocade, something stylish and handsome, must be seen to be appreciated. Worth 1.50 a yard; reduced to. . Velvet Brocades, reduced to . . all shades. Regular Price in Town S"2; Very Fine French Bkck Cassimere, Town $1-65; sold at Beautiful Pin-Check, "White and yard; at the Low Price Store Parisian Cord, a new stylish goods, all "Wool, double fold. Good value in Astoria at 1.25: at The Low Price Store. . THE MOST USEFUL - BOTS' OLOTHIST C3-, : SI to $1.50 Lower than any House in Town. A FIXE USE OF 3IE3S CLOT211XG. CHE il AT THE LOW Dealorat Wholesale anil Retail in furniture. Bedding, Oil Cloth., WaU Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings Astoria Furniture Co Dealers hi Furniture, Bedding, Wail Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, MonliDS, Carpets. Matting, Picture frames, f inflow SMes, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton Sts. GOTO Xrs. .Malcolm's Millinery Parlors FOR SPRING AND SUMMER HATS. A large and well-selected stock on-hand, NEW GOODS being secured every day. A complete line of Ladies' READY-MADE UNDERWEAR, withprlces to suit the Umes. CHEAP CORSETS a specialty ; also a large assortment of tho Best Grade of CORSETS. Children's SUNBONNETS.Just received. All the LATEST NOVELTIES. In SILK SCARFS. GOLD and SILVER LACES and ORNAMENTS aro kept at this. Tho Cheapest 31111Inery Houso iu Astorln. No charge for trimming when material is purchased at the establishment. STREET WORK SOLICITED. Having removed part of our Grading Outfit from Portland to Astoria, wc are nor? pre pared to do all kinds of Grading and Filling, At reasonable rates, either by day or job. A Portion of th Public Patronagt Ii Solicited Ofllce at Elmo Hotel. Hamilton & Cummlngs. HOSPITAL, ASTOKIA, - - - OltEGOB 11IIIS INSTITUTION, UNDER CARE OF . the Sisters of Chanty, Is now ready for the reception of patients. Privato rooms for the accommodation o! any desiring them. Patients admitted at all bout s, day or night. No physician has exclusive right, every patient is free to and has the privilege of employing any physician they prefer. United States Marine Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are enti tled to Free care and attendance at thU Hos pital during sickness. Permits must be ob tained for United States Marines at the Cus tom House. Sisters op CnABirr Good Farm OF EIGHTY ACRES. PARTLY 1M proved, on the Klaskanine. For sale cheap or will exchange for city proprty. Apply at Astobtax Office. Lawns, Corsets, FINE PRESS fcS 70 75 1 2o 4G inch. Regular price in Black, Sold at 1.25 per in i mi i ii mi i ASSORTMENT 03? PRICE STOR Carpels, Etc. II. l)u BUISSOX, Manager. P. Patterson, CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Shop on Conconily Street, opposite Kinney's Caunery. SASHSS. DOORS, MOULDINGS, ETC., ON HAND. Estimates given and all work warranted to give satisfaction. Private Boarding 'asnoH milE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY JL announces that she is prepared to fur nish Ladles or Gentlemen with Board only, or with Board and Furnished Rooms at very reasonable rates. No extra charge for use of Parlor or Bath room, and every effort will be made to make her guests feel com fortable and at home. Dinner Served from 3:30 to G;30 P. 31. 3I11S. E. C, IIOLDK.V, SE Cor. Main and Jefferson streets. M. STUDZINSKI, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, OPTICAL GOODS. ASTORIA, Opccoil. All Goods Best Quality, and Low Prices. ANY PARTIES WANTING FISH ICED AND GUTTED FOR TRANSMISSION TO Any Part of the World, Can have it done by an expert man who thoroughly understands the business. Fif teen years experience at Cape Ann. Mass. Apply to DANIEL McPHEE, At Mrs. Grant's Boarding House. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned, will apply to the common council of the city of Astoria, at its next reg ular meeting for a license to sell wine, malt and spirituous liquors in less quantities than one quart for a period of one year from July lst.lSS5.in the building! routing on Chena mus street known as the Occident Hotel. MEGLER& WRIGHT, Astoria, June 13, 1SS5. m -THE FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables -AT- Corner Benton and Opposite Custom SEES35 iszas: ALL AT Laow Down Prices DKVIKK Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Lime, Brie!, Cement, Sana and. Plaster Wood Delirereil to Order. Drajlny, Teaming and Express Business. lEK apply to the Captain, or to -D&AT.KK Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortmeut of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges The Best in tho market. Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work dono in a workmanlike manner THE i oo SSSftSi 5P--- -"s U A FUXiL STOCK PLUMBING. GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clienrunurt Street, A'ext to C Iu Parker's Store. M. OT.SKN. J. GUSTAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN So CO. DEALERS IN FURNITURE m REDDING Corner 2Inin and Squcmoaua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WiHDOW SHADES AND TRIMMHCS; WALL PAPER, ETC- A Complete Stoclc. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITORD. AIX KIITOS OF FUKS1TURE REPAIRED AITD VARNISHED. Change of Agency.! w VI We have appointed I MR. O. F. SHORTON i Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a first-class j SEWING irACIimrn, or to make pay-1 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. Carnahaii & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GEMRAL MERCHAMSE ''orner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA - - - OREGON THE ELMO L0DGINGH0USE1RESTAURANT J. N. HAMILTON Prop. No. C7 Water St., Astoria. Nice, new, clean Beds, and careful atten tion to lodgers. The Table supplied with the best in seasoti. THE BAR Is supplied with an extra quality of liquors and cigars. OPENING TO-DAY. 1 Chenamus Streets, House Square. F1EKER, IX STEAMER (LARA PARKER Eben P, Parher,Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAR U. B. PA-RKEK. NEW MODEf J RANGE CAN BE HAD IN TORIA ONLY OF A M. B. BAWBB AGEM ALL AND EXAMINE IT, V WILL BE PLEASED. E. It. HAWES is also agent for tft- .BicljateitCooiiiStofc And other first-class 837es. Farnaco "Work. Stoam Fit rings. etc., a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. nfi mery, !- W0RK A. .TOICrSON'. Hardware ! VAN UUStH & UU. ..... ..,,,. ., n MA DKALEBS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Tarnish, 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, FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT! The fine A 1 Iron Barqua "Haddingtonshire,"' 1U9 Tons Register, Will bo READY TO RECEIVE FREIGHT AT ASTORIA about JUNE 15th or earlier if required. Will be taken at REASONABLE RATES. For particulars apply SIBSON, CHURCH S Co., Portland, Or to A. W. BERRY. Astoria. Abstracts of Title. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED a set of Abstract Books from the records of Clatsop County and Is now prepared to furnish complete and correct Abstracts of Title to any Real Estate in the County, at reasonable rates. u.it. xtiuMaur, Attorney at Law, Astoria, Oregon. , E i, Tr tity Bk Store. 0m