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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
A PLAIN STATEMENT Of FACTS
Figures Showing the Enormous Increase
IN Taxation.
NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR IT
County Taxes Raised from s41. .sse.s7 in
1885 to sIs5, ,4o5.7O in 1899 work
for tho Committee Of Nine.

i The committee of nine appointed las
Saturday evening at the meeting Of tn,
property owners called for the pur
pose of taking steps toward regulat
ing the matter of unjust taxation have
been consulting with the two assessors
and it is understood that the city and
county assessments will be made on
practically the same basis of valua-
tions. The movement has met with
no opposition except from a few in
diWdnals of communistic sentiments,
who never had anything themselves,
and who, jealous of thos more for
tunate, show a disposition to force the
latter into bankruptcy, if possible.
Very few people realize how both the
city and county assessments have been
increased during the past seven years.
AS long as there was plenty of sale for
property no one grumbled, but since
the real estate market became quiet
there has very naturally been a great
deal Of just complaint. The records in
the office Of the county clerk and In
the auditors Office contain some infor-
nation that is interesting and which
would be- profitable study for the
assessors. In 1885 the valuation of the
property assessed for the county and
state purposes was $1,9O1, ,667. The taxes
amounted to $41,SS6.67. In 1886 the
assessable property was valued at ST.
111,423 making the amount Of taxes
$44,445.45. There was but little differ
ence in 1887, the increase in value be-
ing in the neighborhood of 100000. In
1888 the figures were raised to $2,465,-
627, and in 1889 to $4,1O1, ,29S. Then an
effort was made to reduce the amount,
and step in the right direction was
taken, the assessor having apparently
taken the view of the case that is now
so plain to all. A 22-mill tax was levied
on $S,416,524, but great jump upward
was again made in the following year.
a 10 1-2 mill tax being levied on $5,-
100000 and not satisfied with this in
1892 the valuation was raised to $5,7OO,-
259. The following table will show the
Of county tax levied each year
for the eight years commencing with |
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Silas M. Smith tells good story
which shows how people put money
for safe keeping in pioneer days. Mr.
Lampson, whose son is now prom
inent citizen of Portland, did business
then on the Clatsop plains Having
occasion to visit Astoria he put S2,5OC
in gold $40 pieces in barrel of flour.
Meantime flour fell short at Solomon
Smiths, and John Hobson. who lived
with him at the time. called at Mr..
Lampson's for a barrel. He took one
at random and brought it home. In
the evening when he opened it. out
rolled the gold pieces. He and Mr..
Smith were. Of course. astonished. and
did not know what to make of 1t. They
gathered up the coins and put them
safely away. Mr.. Lampson returned
home the same evening, and on learn
ing that Mr.. Hobson had got barrel
of flour. he looked around, and found
that the barrel which had the gold was
He set out for Mr.. Smiths,
where he was delighted to find his
treasure intact. 1t may be noted that
the barrel contained Chilean flour, for
this slope, which now produces mill
lions of bushels of wheat and exports
many thousand barrels of flour, then
imported flour from Chile.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
A TRIED REMEDY FOR BILL
BUSINESS.

Those who suffer from disorder or
inaction of the liver will never get
the upper band of the unruly organ
so long as they use such irrational
remedies as blue pill, calomel and po-
dophyllin. But from the tried and popu-
lar medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, they may expect relief with a
certainty of obtaining it. The influence
of the bitters upon the great hillary
gland is direct, powerful and speedily
felt. The relief afforded is not spas
modic, but complete and permanent.
The sallowness of the skin, furred ap-
pearance of the tongue, indigestion,
costiveness. headache, nausea, pains
through the right shoulder, in fact ev-
cry accompaniment of the obstinate
complaint are entirely and promptly
removed by a course of this inestima-
bic medicine, in behalf of which testi-
mony is constantly emanating r.om ev-
cry quarter, and from all classes Of
society
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
A LEADER.

Since It's first introduction, Electric Bit
ters has gained rapidly In popular favor,
until now 1t is clearly In the lead among
pure medicinal tonics and Alternatives
containing nothing which permits its use
as beverage or intoxicant It is recog-
nlzed as the best and purest medicine for
all ailments of Stomach, Liver or Kid
neys.--It will cure Sick Headache, Indi-
gestion, Constipation, and drive Malaria
from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle Of the money viii be re-
funded. Price only so c. per bottle. Sold
BY Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The executive committee of the AS
toria High School, consisting of Pro
fessor r. N. Wright (chairmam, w.
II. Levings and John McCue, yesterday
passed a resolution rendering vote
of thanks to Mrs. ]. T. Ross, and her
accompanist, Miss Maud Warren; Miss
Grace Carruthers,a and her accompanist
Mrs. TIL. Olsen and Hon. C. w. Full
ton for their kindness in contrib
uting so largely to the sue
cess Of the anniversary and com
mencement exercises on Friday even
ing. The thanks of the committee are
also rendered to The Astorian and to
those who donated the flags and
flowers used in identifying the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, and to Mr.. II. C.
Thompson for his services in assisting
at the door,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

city for some days past, and who en-,
thralled the audience at the High
school exercises ON Friday evening
gave several selections last evening al
the occident hotel which were heartily
appreciated by numerous audience
both inside and Outside the portals Of
the building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

What Justification there was for such
an increase as is shown above 1t is
difficult to determine
In the city assessment a still greater
increase is found, the valuation being
raised from $1,515,S15, in 1885, to $7,s4S,-
S56 in 1891.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran
church, East Fifth street, Uppertown.
Divine services will be held by Rev.
l. Nissen today at 1O:45 a. m, with
The Lords Supper, and at 7:45 p M,
Sunday school Norwegian, $50 a. m;
English 2:sO p m. Young Peoples
meeting Wednesday evening at p.
m. at the pastors residence, 1749 Hem
lock street. Business meeting after
forenoon services today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
MRS. DIR. M. e. MCCOY, PHYSIC
= IAN AND SURGEON

Is in this city. She makes chronic dis
eases a speciality Deafness, catarrh,
asthma, dyspepsia, diseases of the
throat and lungs, kidney, urinary or
gans and all private diseases. Special
attention given to diseases Of women,
Consultation free. Cure or no charg-
es., Ofiic hours, to 12 a. m. and 1 to
p. m. Office rooms and 4 over Os-
goods clothing store, sos, Third street,
Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
DO YOU LIKE oYsTERs?.

Those who wish to have the fines
Shoalwater Bay oysters or CLAIMS BY
the quart or pint in Jars. can have
them delivered nice and fresh by HON.
rian Office will receive prompt and care.
full attention from him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
NOTICE.

I hereby give notice that my wife
has left my bed and board without
just cause or provocation, and will
not be responsible for any bill she may
contract. G. A. HENRICKSON.
June 8, 1893. Ft. Stevens, Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

"Tales from Town Topics" No. s, in
cluding $1,000 prize story, entitled
"Six Months in Hades," is just pub
lished, and proves to be rich with hu
NOR and spice characteristic Of the So
ciety journal from which 1t takes it's
name. The special novel is a very alb
-sorbing and bright work, and the Sc
lected matter is most agreeable sum-
mer reading-Town Topics, q West
'Twenty-Third street, New York.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The lockers dispute at Hull, Eng
land, has seriously affected the ship
ments of coal from that port During
three weeks in May the quantity of
coal shipped at Hull for expectation
was 1897 tons, against 56,72S tons in
the corresponding period of 1892
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

A dispatch received last evening from
Portland from Rev. VIM. Seymour
Short, states that DR.. George Hodges,
rector of Calvary church, of Pittsburg,
Pa, was elected bishop coadjutor of
the dioces of Oregon yesterday morn
ing on the first ballot,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Astoria has won distinction at
Bishop Scott's academy. In the COM
petive drill, William Jordan won the
gold medal, and Harry Young the sill
yer medal. Both graduated. William
Jordan and John Young both attained
the rank of lieutenant, while Edward
Parker enjoys the distinction of bu-
gler, which gives him an opportunity
to cultivate his taste for Nmusic.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

]. w. Crow, successor to Ryan
& Co., 5S7 Third street, have Just
received full line of 1898 patterns
in wall paper, and comprising all the
latest designs and shades, at the low
est prices. Call and see them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Seventeen members of the Columbia
River Fishermen's Protective Union
have been drowned during the season
to date. The number of non-union
men lost is not known.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Jacob Ostrum, a fisherman residing in
Uppertown, sustained an ugly scalp
wound on Friday by being struck by
the boom of his boat. The result will
not be serious
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Observer Pague must have had his
telescope reversed Friday when he
viewed the small storm off the Wash
ington coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
THE FORCED MORTGAGE SALE.

OF Herman Wise's stock is now in full
blast. Everything sacrificed.
NJ. WISE, Mortgage.
p. S. All persons indebted to Her
man Wise will please settle at once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

l.. Ps Fisher, newspaper advertising
agent, Il Merchants Exchange, San Fran
cisco, Is our authorized agent This paper
Is kept on file at his office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

J. w. Thompson, organist at the Nj.
D. church, wishes to take a few more
pupils in music, piano or organ. Ad-
dress, $50, Astor street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Mrs. Roach, who resides on First
street, was taken suddenly i'll early yes
terday morning, and at a late hour
was not expected to survive through
the night
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
FREE ! FREE FREE !

Ice cream and coffee served free to-
day at Foard & Stokeg', made with St
Charles Evaporafed Cream. Step in
and try it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

There is no place in Astoria where
John Kopp's famous beer is kept in
such good condition as at Utzinger's
popular resort.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

There will be divine service on board
the ship Reaper, lying at Hustler's
dock, at p. M, Rev. ]. McCormac
officiating. All cordially invited.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Owners of horses can purchase Camp
bells Hoof Remedy, and all the Col
umbia Veterinary Remedies at Fred.
Saiz' Saddlery establishment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

All members of the Carpenters and
Joiners Union, No. $40, are notified
that on Thursday, June 8th, viii be
held the semi-annual nomination meet
ing. A full attendance is required.
Fines will be strictly enforced. BY or
der of the president,
WILLIAM A. FRY, R. S.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

George Goodell, Of the Astoria Fire
Department, and Miss Maggie Stan
ley were married yesterday at Sea-
side at the residence of the brides
parents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

You can get the best 1O-cent or two
for-a-quarter cigars in Astoria at Chas.
Olsen's
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The British ship Foyledale will load
coal for San Francisco Captain Tate
regrets that he cannot visit Astoria
this year.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Wing Lee has just received a full line
= Japanese curiosities and fancy goods.
Will sell at costs 529 Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Cigars Of the choicest brands, includ-
ing the Belmont, Flor de Madrid, and
Wedding Bouquet can be had at Frank
Rogers & Co.'s store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Messrs. Masten and Wood. Of KAN
sas Cay, ths young gentlemen who
have delighted lovers Of music in this
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Fresh fish received at the Albatross
Fish market daily. Salmon 10 cents
per pound.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The best is none too good for the
people of Astoria. Use st. Charles un-
sweetened evaporated cream Abso-
lutely pure, perfectly sterilized, never
spoils; blessing to babies, boon to
good cooking.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11
ABOUT THE CITY.

Typhoid fever has made its appear
ance on board the British ship Dam
ube
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Remember McGuire's Hotel at Sea-
side is open the year around.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

For all kinds of job printing, go to
Del. Ferguson, upstairs, Astorian build
ing
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Don't fail to see and read the Worlds
Columbian Exhibition Illustrated. B.
r. Coe, agent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Buy Raser's Root Extract to make
healthful, refreshing beverage. Sold
everywhere.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

A song meeting VS. held last even
ing in the Norwegian Lutheran church
in Uppertown.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Meany is the leading tailor and pays
the highest cash price for iur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Fresh Clatsop cream received every
morning at Colmann's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Del. Ferguson, general job printer
Astcrian building, upstairs. First
class work at reasonable rates.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

For fine wines and liquors call at
August Danielson's Sample Rooms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Westport cream fresh every morning
at Smiths Ice Cream parlors. Third st.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Mr.. H. II. ingalls, and Miss Kate
Mccullough will be married today at
the Catholic church.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Free at Crows gallery, a life-size
,crayon with every dozen cabinets or
.dered. Offer good for 30 days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Parties visiting in Portland can get The
Daily Astorlan at Handley & Haas news
stand, $50 First street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The Belmont cigar can be had at
Chas. Olsen's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Raser's Extract Root Beer, the pur-
est
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Strawberries and cream at Col
mann's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

II you want some extra fine photos,
Mooers is the place to get them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

The original Root Beer Extract is
Raser's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Raser's Root Beer Superior to all
others.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

Fresh strawberries at Smiths today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS by Day
IN week or mouth terms very reasonable ut
the 0rlel, ZIG THIRD Street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

D00MS IN A GOOD LOCATION FOR
lO h0usekeep ng, No. 273 aialn Street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

COTTAGE NEXT DOOR TOE. g. HOLD.
~ ems. Seven rooms and basement f0I
wood. Inquire next door.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-11

CiHEAP. A FEW CHOICE LOTS IN ADAIR,s
" Astoria Easy terms. See Frank SDlttle AZ
torney at law l75 Cass Street.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-28
Plant Growth.

Good Health says: ut is "A curious fact that
night is the time which nature utilities for
growth Plants grow much more in the night
than in the daytime as can be proved any time
by measurement Measure a vine at night. then
measure it again in the morning. and the next
night and it will be found that the night growth
is two or three times that accomplished during
the day. During the day the plant is very busy
gathering nOuriShment from various sources,
and during the night this raw material is aSSim-
Hated into the plants life
Yet this was not the experience with the
broom corn plant growing this summer near the
dollhouse door. This plant was regularly meas
ured every morning at d few minutes after q and
every evening at about 6. 1t grew H., inches dur
ing the II hours of the day. and /, an inch dur
ing the IL hours of night Probably it did not
grow more than a quarter of an inch. if any dur
ing the hours of darkness: for August sunlight
is quite an hour longer than the sunless half of
night: add to this the hour from 6 \. NJ. to PM
its pro rata of daylight growth and the
amount of night growth was practically nothing
And why should it not be so: Perpetual mo-
ton is impossible without loss of substance. In
those lightleSS hours the plant doubtless rested
from growing and continued the chemical pro-
cess of assimilation and converSion-practically
of digestion. II. +.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-28
STANDARDS OF ART.
fBy l.. O. =. of Class B, }

cur views of the perfection attained in art by
the companions of time, of place and of people,
the ideas which influenced them. and the stan
tlaris by which those ideas are accepted or re-
jected. | shall endeavOr to bring these points
before you in their order; and. in doing so, show
that we, however much we may think ourselves
capable of Judging the accuracy of our standard
of perfection. are in truth, debarred from giving
a Just decision: since each race assumes its own
standards to be perfect and superior to all others.
The most general comparison of times are the
paleothic and neOlithic. the ancient and modern.
More limited and specific comparisons are made.
but these will answer at present. Comparisons
of place are those which are made between diff
ferent countries during the same or different
periods of time. The comparisons of people are
those which we make between the various races
during several periods OF time as compared with
each other. Bringing these several points under
one heading we may conclude that the standards
of artistic perfection vary with time, place and
the people, and that while we may assume that
our standards are perfect it is because our ideas
of perfection differ from the ideas of those peO-
pie who have preceded us. and hence it follows
our perfection is in fact the perfection attained
ject to the judgment of the entire race. would
show most decisively that judgment in art. as in
all other things, is Il growth OF custom of time.
place and people, and, as Slch has no claim to
truth. since we see truth only pecemea: either
all phases are perfect, or none are perfect The
q uestiOn for us is. what is perfect:
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-28
He Gets There Just The Same.

A Populi>t editor writes: The chnch bug eats
the farmers grain. the bee-moth spoils his hon
ey: the hedbug fills him fun of pain. but the hum
bug scoops his money. TO which a brother
adds: "rhc lightning bug cant thunder much.
the big bug has no fame; the gold bng has no
argument. but he gets there Just the same
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-28
THE BAZAR::
We would

respectfully draw the attention of
the readers of this paper to the fact
that we are in a position to sell all
kinds of Merchandise as cheap as
any concern in the United States
or Canada. Our connection in the
Eastern market places us on an
equal footing with the largest con-
Germs in the country, and our ex-
penses for selling and handling
Merchandise are far less than most
concerns of our size that are To-
Gated in larger cities. Samples
cheerfully sent to any part Of the
United States or Canada.
Respectfully,
A. G.. SHUTTINGER.
Saltwater, MINI.
THE BAZAAR,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-28
CHAUTAUQUA.

The regular fOrtnightly meeting of the Pierian
Circle was held last Sunday. Following is the
PROGRAM
REPORT.
Standards in Art .......................C Glass b..
REPORT.
King ,Jugurtha. .......................Cla Glass C..
REPORT.
Contentment of Semi-civiliZed Man. .... Class F..
REPORT.
My Opinion of Caesar. Glass E.
REPORT.
Songs and Legends ......................C Glass +.
SPECIAL PAPER.
The Cause of the Mexican War. ......... Class d.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-16
Validity or Substituted Service.

Horace X. Thurber received all adverse de-
cision In the Supreme Court. General Term.
yesterday on his appeal from refusal By the
lower court TO set aside an order for substi-
tutcd service upon him in n suit brought by
the Continental National Bank OF Boston. The
banks attorneys could not effect service of a
summons on Mr.. Thurber in this city and OBJ
tanned an order for substituted service. Mhen
no appearance was made by Mr.. Thurher the
bank obtained Judgment against him on A
bill Of exchange. Mr.. ThurOsr's attorney
based his RpIlication TO set the order side
the General Term says not so much upon ir-
Fegularltlcs as upon the ground that the legis-
latlon on the subject Of substituted service
was In Violation OF that section of the Con stitu-
ton which provides that a citizen shall not be
of law.