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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (July 17, 1885)
m SJw gntty ltovmn ASTORIA, OREGON: FRIDAY JULY 17, 1SS5 THE MORTGAGE TAX LAW. Judge Deadx has given a decision in a case in the U. S. circuit court for this district, wherein the Dundee mortgage trust, investment company, the American freehold mortgage se curity company and the New England mortgage security company brought suit against nine county sheriffs of this state to enjoin the collection of taxes on mortgages held by plaint iffs. The allegations of the plaintiffs were to the effect that the mortgage tax law was unconstitutional, not in accordance with federal law, the con stitution, and opposed to equity and fairness of assessment of property. The court in a lucid exposition of the case reaffirmed a former decision to the effect that the mortgage tax law was unconstitutional. Fnrther on, argument is made as follews: "Whenever the assessor of a district of a country as large as one of these counties, unformly estimates real property at only one-third of the value ho places on mortgages, it is impossible to attribute the results to the infirmity of human judgment, and the only conclusion possible in the premises is that it wa3 deliberately and willfully done in pursuance of a settled purpose or rule on his part; and where the same thing occurs in a numer of connties in various parts of the state, it is manifest that the action of the assessors is not only willful and deliberate; but that it is the result of a general and well under stood custom to substitute this con ventional value of real property for 'the true cash' one, which tho statute requires." "Indeed, tho practice is so universal and well know that tho court might take judicial notice of it and safely assume that there is not an acre of laud in Oregon that is valued for tax ation at more than one half its 'true cash value,' and that generally it is not valued at more than one-third of such value. Nor is it a sufficient answer to this to say, as counsel does, that laud in Oregon does not yield an income of G per centum to its owners on its assessed value. For the annual income of land depends not alone or largely on its value, but its use and management' "Probably two-thirds of tho taxable land in Oregon is unused, except as wild pasture. The owners of this property do not expect any income from it, nor are they entitled to any. But they are getting the benefit, year by year, of its enhancement in value, from tho general growth and im provement of the country, to which they often contribute but very little." "But it is not probable that tho money of tho country yields an in come of more than six per centum. Certainly, if it is loaned at legal in terest and pays the usual taxes, it does not. Then there is always a considerable portion of this capital lying idle, but still subject to taxation. And yet in the nature of things, per sonal property, especially money, is more liable to escape taxation than land, and therefore it is, that in a country governed largely by land owners, like Oregon, there is more or less under-valuation of land, upon the specious plea, more understood than expressed, that this is the only way to keep even with the moneyed capit al of the country and secure some thing like an equality between them." Though the trend of the judge's ar gument appears to favor tho plain tiffs, he decides against them and re fuses to grant the motion to grant an injunction. It seems to bo the only decision that could bo rendered under the law, and yet it is plain on the face of it that the law itself, that is the mortgage tax law, is an ab3urJ at tempt to reach by legislation some thing that in tho very nature of things cannot be legislated upon. A notion has gained ground that it is commercially profitable for a newspaper to cater to low tastes, and that it invariably increases its circu lation by gathering and publishing all the details of revolting social flcandaL It seems to be the opinion of the New York San that this no tion has demoralized tho countiy pres3, which has copied tho city pref s in this reprehensible practice. If now, on such good testimony as the Sun, it turns out that the ways of uncleanness in journalism aro un profitable, and that the scrupulously decent newspaper is, in the long run, the most profitable, a most desirable change may bo looked for all along the line. It can not have escaped tho observation of newspaper conductors that there has been for some years a general complaint among men who have families that it is difficult to find a paper with the news in it which is decent enough to be admit ted into the house. The reply has been that the public demanded the depraved sort of news and was will ing to pay for it, and would always by preference buy the journals that furnished it We are glad to be authoritatively informed that this is a commercial mistake. Our theory of the newspaper is that it is very much what the public want it and make it, and we believe that as a rule the tone of a newspaper is higher than that of a majority of its readers. The Oregonian advises Portland to drop cent per cent, and start manufac tures. Tho advice is good. And tho Orcgoniarts suggestion reminds us that such a concern as that newspaper represents considerable of a manu facturing establishment itself. If two or three men came to Portland and offered to put in $100,000 and employ twenty-five or thirty men to spend about that many thousand dol lars every year in the city they would feel justified in asking for some en couragement, immunity from taxes, a small subsidy, or other recognition. A newspaper is in tho nature of a manufacturing establishment but dif fers from the most of manufacturing establishments in being expected to stand in first last and all the timo and have for its reward tue con sciousness of duty done and a clear conscience all same virtue. Beechee has ceased to startle the religious world. He long since ceased to be orthodox and is now sailing" in stormy waters. He seems incliued to Buddhism lately, and last Sunday announced the Asiatic idea of Nirva na. He says: " "When a burning taper goes out, the earth dont't shake, the sun don't stop, nobody knows it, it simply goes out; and when a man has spent the force of his life here, and ha3 reached those conditions which have made another stage possible to him, he simply goes out. What inhumanity is there, what shock? He that would live again must livo well now. But as for the rest, that beginning high go down steadilv lower until they lose the susceptibility, the possibility of moral development, let them keep on, and in the great abyss of noth ingness'there is no groan, no sorrow, no pain and no memory." Tnn London Daily Telegraph of tho loth says that the parleyings be tween England and Russia upon tho Afghan question is becoming serious. Bussia has brought forward new claims, and refuses to make conces sions. Salisbury's tone, while friend ly is very firm. The situation is thought to be very critical and the war party in England is strong and anxious to see a conflict. Should Bussia maintain her present attitude, it is thought that Salisbury will mako no concessions. UxiteDj States District Attor ney Doksheimek has bought the New YorkSlar, on behalf of an incor porated company. The new company will publish a paper every morning for two cents a copy. Although it is supposed that Ben Butler is largely interested in tho stock, it will be a strong administration paper. Tho price paid in said to have been $70,000 cash and about that amount lert on mortgage. The period of twenty dajs during wheh tho British Columbia authori ties agreed to hold Hibbs, defaulting postmaster at Lewiston, Idaho, ex pired on tho ISth, but a telegram was received from Victoria, promising to keep him under arrest until the Unit ed States postoffice inspector, bearing an extradition warrant, should arrive there. jAcrric county may tako warning from New Jcrsej-'a experience. Great damage has resulted from fires this month in New Jersey cranberry swamps. A swamp, especially a cran berjr swamp is about tho last thing in the world one would expect would take fire, but "it is the unexpected that happens," as the French say. And so they are going to put up a monument to the memory of Mrs. Surratt. So far no one has in pub licproposed a monument to tho memory of J. Wilkes Booth. liAsraitx war rumors have sent wheat up from $1.52 to $L5S& per cental in California. NEW TO-DAY. The Steamer Clara Parker, Eben 1. Tarkcr, Maiter, WILL MAKE AH EXCURSION -TO- Cliirt, llwaca 8ii ft Canty, ON S37XDAY, - - Tbo lOili lust. Faro for round trip, S I . "Will Leave Main Street Dock at 0 A. M NOTICE. FRFSU FIIU1TS, Candy and Notions, Good Cigars and Tobacco, at C. P. YTILSOft'4 CTCOME AND SEE ME- Notice. A GILL-NET WAS FOUND IN SHOAL water Bay. July llth, 1SS3, marked I. X. L. Co. The net is about 100 fath .ins In length. The owner can have the same by enquiring at the office of the S. B. T. Co in Oystervillc, W. T., or on board the Str. Mon tesano and paying charges. JOHN BROWN, Master St. Monlcsano. Dated at Oystervillc. W. T.,Jnly istli, 1885. ADLER'S Will only last A SHORT WHILE LONGER! GREAT BARGAINS BOOKS and STATIONERY, PICTURE FRAMES, Albums, Baby Carriages, TOYS, ETC., ETC.. ETC. A. V. Allen, Wtiolesalo nut Retail Dealer Id Provisions, AIILLFEED. Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AM) DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together tilth Vmes, Liq'jors.Tobacco.Glgars Notice of Application. ftTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE V umleri:3i'(l will apply to the Common Council, o the City of Ahtorin. at its next regular meeting for a license to .veil wine, malt and spirituous liquors, in less quanti ties than one quart, for a period n one vear in the building formerly rcupicd by Luigl Serra and known as the Ctnipi restaurant on Squcmoqua street in the city of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon. DDMENICO SAUOUlXETTr. Dated July 14th, 1SS5. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, Corner Thirrt and. E Streets, PORTLAND, - - - OREGON. Our facilities are such that we defy competition. This Is the largest and most respectably kept Hotel In the Northwest. Board and Lodging $ 1 .00 per day MEALS.tSceiJU. LODGING. 25and50cems Free Buss to and from the House. uarXo CMncso EmpIo3ed."ira E. Lenkton, (La'.e of Minnesota HouseJProp, O. CLARK. AGENT. Private Boarding House. milE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY JL announces that she is prepared to fur nish Ladies or Gentlemen with Board only, or with Hoard and Furnished Booms at very reasonable rates. No extra charge for use of Parlor or Hath room, and every effort willbeitiadctoinakohcrguc.su feel com fortable and at home. Dinner Served from 5 to G;33 V. M. HIRS. K. V. IIOLDV.V, HE Cor. Main and Jefferson streets. The GEM". MILES Will Make TWO TRIPS DAILY! TO Forts Stevens and Canby, And llwaco. Tiic second trip will be made upon the ar rival of the boats from Portland. Tills gives every one a splendid chance to get THE OCEAN BREEZE, And see the Mouth of the Columbia. Tkeasuky Department u. s. Life Saving Sekvice. RE- i m. of Thursday, the 13th dav of Auzust. isss. for the construction of a frame cottage at the Shoalwater Bay Life-Saving Station. near tne lignt-iiouse. Jiacn bid must be ac companied by a certified check for one hun dred dollars (SIOO) drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Treasury .as securitv that the bidder will enter into contract without de- lav, and give such bonds for the faithful nor romance thereof as may be required it his uiu oe accepted, specincauons and plans forms of proposals and full information can be obtained of the Collector of Customs, As toria. Oregon ; the Keeperof the Shoalwater Bay Life-Saving Station. North Cove, Pacific county, "Washington territory; and ihe Su perintendent of the 12th Life-Saving Dist rict, room 23. Appraiser's building, J-an Francisco, California. AH proposals must be endorsed. "Proposals for constructing a cot tage at Shoalwater Bav Life-Saving Sta tion," and addressed U.S. Life-Saving Ser vice, Washington, 1). C. The right to reject any or all bids, or to waive defects, is re served. S. J. KIMBALL. General Superintendent. J. A. WILSON. (Late of San Francisco.) PAIHTER, PAPER HAHGER AND X 3E3COE.A TOH Has located in Astoria and solicits a share rrthe patronage. All work strictly first class. Torms moderate. Order box at Van Duscu's. To Rent. A FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL ly located. Apply at this Oftice. House and Lot For Sale. THREE BLOCKS SOUTH "WEST OF school house in district No. l. Inquire at JL HAMBACHER'S barber shop, Main street. Empire Store to the Front We heg to direct special attention to onr LATEST IM PORTATIONS of NOYELTIES Fine Dress Goods, Parasols, Hoopskirts, Etc., Etc. Which we are selling according to our motte: The Best Goods at the Lowest Possible Prices. CH AS. HEILBORN Dealer at Wholesale and Retail m urniiure, Bedding, Oil Clotli, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mouldings5 Astoria Furniture Co., Dealers in Furniture, Betiding, Wall Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, Moulding, Carpets, Mattins, Picture Frames, f Mow Shales, etc. Cor. Chenamus and Hamilton St.s. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY. Thirty Professors and Instructors. 336 Students! Departments of Literature. Law,3Zc:lirlar, .llinlcantl Art. Elocution a specialty. Board and home for ladies in the AVoman's College, $3.50 per wct-lc. Mrs. W. S. Harring ton, Dean. Gentlemen board in clubs for $2.50 to S3.03 per week. Many board themselves for SLOT to $1.50 per week. The. best moral government is maintained. Tuition half prico to children of ministers and those preparing for the ministry. First term begins September 7th. Law Department opens Sept. lOUi. Medical Department opens in Portland December 2nd, 1SS5, Dr. K. 1. Fraser, Dean. Send for catalogue and Information to THOS. VAN SCOT. President, Salem, Or C. K. BAIX, E. J. IIAKT. XCELSIOR M Having built and refitted with unproved machinery the above mill at large expense, we arc now prepared to MANUFACTURE And Furnish all Kinds and Sizes cf Sash, Doors, Blinds, And every description of Mill Work with Promptness and Dispatch. Mouldings, Turning and Bracket Work a Specialty AH Kinds of Finished Lumber for Sale. We cordially invite our Irlends and the pub lic to give us a call. Cor. Genevieve and Astor Sts.. Astoria, Or. BAIN'S IIAKT, Proprietors. In The Field Again! j. a. ross Hftvlnr Purchased the Iuterct of the Mcintosh Bros., IN THE PIONEER RESTAURANT Would most respectfully inform hisuuiHcr ous friends in the city oi Astoria and sur rounding country that ho is now rady t do business again at ills old stand. Come and seo me. A Well Supplied Table, and Clean, Comfortable Beds. J. P. AUSTIN, Seaside .... Oregon DEALER IN Groceries, Wines, Liquors, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. -A FINE BILLIARD TABLE. Holdeii's Auction Rooms r Established January 1st, 1877. E. C. HOLDEN, Real Estate and General Auctioneer and Commission Merchant, Chenamus Street. - Astoria, Oregon. Auction sale of Sundries every Saturday, at 10 :30 a. si., at mv Auction Rooms. Will conduct Auction Sales of Real Estate, Cattle, and Panning Stock wherever de sired. Cli Retnrai Promptly raule after Slei. Consignments respcctfullv solicited. Notary Public for the State of Oregon. Commissioner of Deeds for Washington Territory. Agent for Daily and "Weekly Oregonian. City Taxes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tax list of the city of Astoria. Clatsop, county. Oregon. Is now in my hands for the collection of said taxes, and will remain with me for thirty days. J. G. HUSTLER. City Treasurer and Tax Collector. Astoria, July it, 185. juawns, Corsets, Carpels, faiiini Etc. II. Du liULSSOX, Manager. WILL Faster AND EASIER Than any o'h er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to its supe riority. It goes Deep and Xorer Sticks. CARNAIIAN & CO., A cents Astoria. Price, $1.50. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Benton Street, Neau Fakker House, ASTOKIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LANMMABIEEMffiES BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. Of nil Descriptions made to Order at (Short "otIce. A. D. "Wass, President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary, I. W. Cask, Treasurer. John Fox.Superintendent. Notice. "OE IT KNOWN THAT I, GEO. W. TAR- xj uee, ot Astoria, uregon, uave tuts nay DUrcased of AI. C. Hutchluzs the rizht of the saldM. C. Hutchincs patent process for test- uigseaiou cans mine siaio or uregon anu territory ot Washinston. for tho term of 17 years from the 17th day of March, 1885, ex cept one right sold to AL J. Kinney and one right sold to the Aberdeen Packing Co., at liwaco. v . t. GEO. W. TARDEE. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned, will apply to the common council of the city ot 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 In the building situated on block 31 in the city of Astoria as laid out and recorded by J.M.Shlvelv. MRS. O'BRIEN. G. A. STJLNSON & CO.; BLACKSMITHING, At CapL Rogers old stand, comer of Caa and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeln Wagons made guaranteed. and repaired. Good wort TjUPIEXl Cul -AXE. J.C.Trullingcr ; -THE F1XEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest-Vegetables AT- Corner Benion and Opposite Custom OKArni: ALL AT Lew Dwi Prices Hay, Oats, anil Straw, Line, Brici Cement, Sand and Plaster Wood Deliiered to Order. Drajing-. Tcamlny and Express Itustnsvt. ftjpr' ' fflJ ' 4L FEK apply to the Captain, or to mmarmmw- i i. 1 1 1 1 T .iim.ii jmq3--Tru THE" NEW mfflmmsmli -or A FULL STOCK sToXm JL -D SALES Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and JUnugt'S The Best in the market. PiumbiBg goods of all kinds on baud. Job work dene in a workman!.!" roanuei PLUMBING. GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY -Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. Clicnnnins Street, Kext to C IV. Parker's Store. . To Whom It May Concern. I TAKE PLEASURE IN STATING THAT Mrs. Kary .layperson, holder cf the ticket Surchased by me from Messra. Bozorth & ohns of this city over the Cunanl Steam ship line and Pennsylvania R. R. and con necting lines, arriveu saieiy in Astoria nri-fy-onc days lram Stavanger, having received during the trip every attention from ihe of ficers and employees of the steamship and railroad lines above named, who addressed her in her own language. Her baggage ar rived in Astoria in good order on tho same boat with herself . I can chcerfullv recommend all who wan' to travel over the fastest and safest line, and at the same time have tho very best of treat ment in every respect, to buy their tickets vfa the Cunard Line. I.J.ARVOLD. Executrix' Notice. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED EXECU trix of the last will and testament of M.M. Gilman, deceased, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby re quired to present tho same properly verified to me at my residence in Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon. FLORA J. GILMAN. hxecutrix. Astoria. April 2nd. 1885. -.'t Executrix' Notice. TVIOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT J3I having been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of Conrad Boelling. deceased, all persons having claims against the estate of deceased should present the same properly verified to me at my resi dence In Astoria, Oregon, within six months from this date. PHILIPPENA BOELLING. Executrix. Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, March 23, 1883. To Fishermen. THE COLUMBIA CANNING COMPANY will be ready to take salmon from com pany and outside boats after Jul v 12th. and will pay outside market price for salmon. By order Board Directors. THOMAS DEALKY. Secty. Astoria, Oregon, Julyeth, 1S83. For Rent. TnE HALL OVER D. L. BECK: & SON'S can be rented for Public gatherings. Application may bo made to the executivo committee of the Astoria Ladies ' Coffee Cltb. Mw. BERGMAN. Mns. PRAEL. Mn. GHAI'.TERS. Carnaiiaii & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KB TAIL DEALERS IN SEERAL MECHAHBIS Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. lASTOBIA. .... OREGON 11 Chenamus Streets. House Square. ix STEADIER CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker, Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAU- 11. It. lAKKKlt. MODEL RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AJ TOKIA ONLY OF 25 C AGENT 'ALL AND EXAMINE H", Y WILL BE PLEASED. K. it. HAWE3 is also agent (r x. Bflci patent (Mini Shfc And other first-class Bio jes. Furnaco Work. Steam Fit risgs. etc., a specialty ALWAYS ON HAND. ositgomery, !'- c WORK Hardware and Ship Chandler? VAN DUSEN & CO.. DKAEKS IX 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, S'alnt.. and Oil. Groceries, etc. Dissolution of Copartnership. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Li undersigned formerly partners doing business under the firm name of Evenson & Anderson, have this day disolved partner ship by mutual consent, Martin Anderson retiring and Chns. Evenson continuing said business. Said Chris Evenson to pay all of tho indebtedness of said firm and collect all account and moneys due or to become due it. MARTIN ANDERSON. CHRIS. EVENSON. Dated the 2nd day of July. 18S. Abstracts of Title. mnE UNDERSIGNED HAS COMPILED JL a set of Abstract Books from the records of Clatsop County and is now prepared to furnish complete and correct Abstracts ot Title to any Keal Estato in tua County, at r3bOuabl9 ratos. O.R. THOMSON, Attorney at Law, Astoria. Oregon. OrFioB, Room 5, ver ty Book Store. County Treasurer's Notice. THERE IS MONEY IN THE COUNTY Treasury to pay all county orders pre sented prior to October 1st, 18S3. All such orders will cease to draw interest after this date. ISAAC BERGMAN, Treasurer Clatsop County. Astoria, Or., June 22nd. 18S5. School Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT there will be a meeting of tho legal votera of School District No. 1, Astoria, Clat sop county, Oregon, hld at the school houso of said district on Friday. July 17th, 1885, at 8P.ar., for the purpose of levying a tax to support a school in said district for tho en suing year ; also to levy a tax to pay interest on the present indebtedness of said district ; alsotolevyataxforasinklDg fund to pay the present indebtedness of said district : said district, and to transact such other bus ines Ing. iness as may properly come before the meet- By order of tire Board or Directors. J. G. HOSTLER. Clork Dist. Ifo. 1. ,W Astoria, July 6. IS?.