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About The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1882)
WWifapSKpFW--,:-' -j- U- ev AST"U1A OKFf-ON-SATURDAY TER. 25. ll2 J.K IIILLORAX t.iilliM. Tin- C'razi f..r OSIce. The necessity for civil service re fotm rests not mprt'ly upon tin need of a more effective adminis tration of the public service, but not less on the emancipation of our legislators from the claims of office seekers, and the preserva tion of the people from the mania for place hunting which now has so demoralizing an effect upon a large class in the community. The root of the evil lies in the idea entertained by many people that the government service is a sort of asylum for incapables, for men who have fitted themselves for no career, or have wasted their time in managing local politics, instead of attending to their busi ness when they had any. Here is a man who has been a busy poli tician all his life, who has boon through the round of elective offi ces from dog pelter to representa tive, and who finds at the end of all that his neglected business has deserted him and that he is too old to make a fresh btart. He thinks tho government is bound to provide an office for him at Washington, and pesters Iiib rep resentative in Congress to obtain one for him, though he has not the first qualification for any place likely to be within his reach. Here is another citizen who hab been so busy attending to politics that he has allowed his sou to grow up without entering on any pursuit, or qualifying himself for any business. He wants a place for his boy, who is perhaps mar ried, and has a family on his hands, his only claim for office being that he is utterly incapable of earning his own living. Thus tho crowd of office-seekers is largely com posed of young men entirely un fitted for stead' endeavor, and of old men wrecked for any useful occupation by the steady pursuit and tomporary occupation of a round of petty offices. These all have "claims" on their member of Congress, and unite in an assault upon him for place, un til his life is a burden to him, and he has little time left to attend to his legislative duties. He cannot give his time to tho investigations of the questions that conns before Congress because all his spare moments are taken up in answer ing the letters of office seekers, and going the rounds of the de partments, begging for places. Thus the work of legislation suf fers through the mania for office- seeking, and members of Congress in many instances, fail to obtain that position in public affairs to which their abilities entitle 'them Their constituents lose their best services by compelling them to become place hunters. So great has become this tax upon the time of Congressmen that Senator Brown, of Georgia, has introduced a resolution ffivinjr each Senator a clerk, at an annual salary of 1200. His argument is that it is impossi ble for Senators to attend to their correspondence with their own hands, and their salaries are not sufficient to enable them to cm ploy clerks at their own expense. 'A very large percentage of this correspondence conies from place hunters who put upon Senators and representatifies a work which has no proper place in their legis lative duties. Were they relieved of this burden they would have no need of clerks, but as it is now the people are asked to increase the pay of Senators, $1,200 a year to enable them to attend to office seeking! It is easy to see how this system vitiates the proper relations be tween the executive and the legis lative branches of the government. It was the intention of the consti tution that these should be kept separate. But the spoils system! robs the executive of its independ- ;pers think that it is prosumptous ence and makes office-beggars of j for Oregon to attempt any assump the people's representatives. J tion of jurisdiction over that $7,- Th remedy for this evil is to be 000,000 icicle, called Alaska. found in admission only to the lo.ver tanks of civil service by competitive examination, and aftor proliatio'i, anil by advancement, by merit, to be ascertained by exam ination. Such a svstem as tliis would take the civil sen ire out of politics, would cut olf the herd of otnec-seckcrb whose "claims"' con ist only of pirty services, and compel that class of citizens wlw tnpw live upon hopes of office to turn their attention to some honest means of livelihood. . . A Dry Dock. A Lap.ge dry dock is being built at Portland. There is cer tainly a certain amount of business for a dry dock at Portland, but the principal object of the dry dock at Portland is to help build Por land up. When a dry dock is built for business wind for tin' .pur pose of making money on tin- in vestment it will be built inat -mouth of the Columbia. This . ? the place to accommoJatc the ves sels just arrived from sea, or th.it have met with accidents on leaving the river. This is too the place to .iccommod.:tc the navies of foreign powers, that are continually crui"s- nur in me racinc. We learn that an engineer who h.is lare experience in building marine railroads intends visiting Astoria in a few months for the purpose of working up am.):i;s' ourptoplc one of these institution.1; for the mouth of the Columbia River. It is claimed that the ma rine railway is fast superseding th dry dock on the E tsteru (Jo.ist. It is cheaper than tho cheapest dry dock. Other advantages claimed for it over the dry dock are that u marine railway can accommodaio two or more vessels at the same time, and the time required to take out a vessel will not be more than one half an hour to each ves sel. We hope the project of a ma rine railway or dry dock at Astoria may be successfi.1. Bojixeo is three times as large as France, and has a population one-half as large as Ireland. Its resources are unknown, but its riches arc unquestioned, and it is to-day probably tho ricliost acces sible tract in the worlfl, not yet developed. Great Britain has just taken the first easy step to ward annexing it by giving a char ter, modeled on that of the old. Eist India Company, to the "North Borneo Company," an Erglih corporation, which, for a round sum, has bought bodily the rights and territory of a Sultan, who exercises a loose sway over one third of the ibljnd. It was said of the Bourbons of France, that they never learned anything, and never forget any thing. The remark has been aptly applied to certain elements of the Democratic party; but what more fitting term can be applied to those who endorse the action of alleged Republicans in having a bronze medal commemorative of the Chicago Convention struck off and sent to each member of the "gallant" 300? Strrr has been brought against a St. Lonis man who stole a woman's heart. It seems that after a post mortem examination had been made on the body of a deceased woman, and when preparations wore about to bc'made for her in terment, the heart was missin". It was traced to the doctor who made tho autopsy, and he is now to be sued for having stolen it. In Hillsboro exists a spirit that is antagonistic to the laboring of tramps. Rocontly when one va grant broke a show window to get free lodgings in the jail, the in dignant citizens laid for him vhon ho emerged, and smote him se verely with their fists. Then they told him that was but a sample of stock on hand and that he should "sit." He did. TnC Washington Territory pa- The Democr.itic Blaine. It is a matter of interest afwell s a surprise to rc.td Democratic strictures on Blaine, when the fact. of it is that if the Dftnocratic party has a bi ijrlu issue that h.isn't been knocked out of wind a dozen times, or a single political dogma that- hasn't been given Christian burial at the hands of its onemies, it is the policy that Blaine advo cates. He has the true Democratic j polioy as far as it goes and in that lie is pei fectly right. It is the" policy of Monroe, of Jackson, of Stephen A. Douglas. He insists plainly and positively that neither England, nor France, nor Ger many shall control nny part of the. American continent; that tho United States has eminent domain on this side of the Atlantic; he is right in the position he so ably maintains, and there are hundreds of thousands of Americans who be Iievo just as he does and would be lad to see those opinions prevail. Since Frelinghu3'sen wenf into office there is as much difference. from Blaine's polioy as there is between . i quacking duck and an anaxv easle. Ox Wednesday last the Demo cratic State Central committee met at Portland; the next day the Republican State Central commit tee'tnet, and for tho next thirteen weeks matters will be lively po litically. There arc & good many men in this state who make their living by politics. Some of them pass as ''anti-monopolists, and others assume other manifestations of interest in and for tho '"dear people," and their limited influ ence, in the aggregate makes up a noticeable amount of patronage, an amount to oe noted oy tne office hunter. Jn this way there is a close and intimate connection between the humblest office in the rift of the county anil tho high- est position at the disposal of the commonwealth. This is what pro' duces political "activity." It will soon be in order for the party whips to crack; tho rules and regu; lations promulgated; those antique speeimins of .political , joinery, called "platforms" to be hammer ed together for candidates to stand on, and then all the work of saving tho country and electfng Smith, Jones and Brown will go on. A gexekal flood in tho Missis bippi and its tributaries has inun d ited hundreds of farms, drowned great quantities of live stock and occasioned serious loss to the in habitants of the river states south of Iowa. It is considered a settled thiug that Fitz John Porter will be re instated. His reinstatement will giie him hi position in the army again, and a little matter of $115, 000 back payl 'Tis said that tliuTilden and tho Colliding booms are running neck and neck, with the Sage of Gram ercv a littlo in the lead. TnnaE are eiht Irishmen in Congress', .five Englishmen, four Scotchmen, and throe Germans, SEW TO-DAY. mOY & KELLER, Dealers tn all kinds of Fresh and Cured Meats, Fine Sausage a Specialty. ETF.irS' CAY FKESH. BEST QVJAL1TV at the LOWEST TKICC. 'lain Street, Atitorln, Oregon. HANSEN BROTHERS, Architects and Builders, All Ulntls ol House work done at Uor:oti notice. Shop Corner of Cass and Astor. Street, ASTOHIA, - - - OKEGOX. Notice For Sale. ACOTTAGC FLVNO, SEVEN" OCTAVES, uy Bo rd, Paris, nearly new. can bo seen on board Br. baraue Crown Prince. For particulars apply to Capt. Thompson, or iv jr. uugrry, .aaiuruu Astarla, i?b. 24, ISJ2. dtw MISCELLANEOUS. A. V. Allen, (SUOe&MOR TO PAGE & ayt. ) nuiKi M. du,r U, . j i?iW&?&S3 - - Provisions, Glass and Plated Ware, TROPICAL AND DOMESTIC FRUITS ANDVEGErABLES. Together with WingLiQnorsToljacco fi Cigars TUo largest and most complete Mock of goods In their Una to be" found in the city. Corner of Cuss and Squemocqbo Ptieoti. A8TOIHA. OKEGON h i ' si- o!s I Hi I Cj n " m -; Q. a D ? " - r O u 1.;- OS - G s . tn ro; . iZ u, . a s Barbour's W11JUX TluMVIS Salmon Net Twine. ' Cotton Seine Twine, Cork and Lead Lines, Cotton Netting, all sizes. Seines Made to Order, Flax and Cotton Twine, Fishing Tackle, etc. BARBOUR BROTHERS ?1 1 .llarltct Street. Snu Franclxeo HENRY DOYLE i. Co.. Mrhbeoi-j. B. B. FRANKLIN, UNDERTAKER, Cornor Cass and Squomoqlia streets, ASTOKIA, - -- - - OREGON" DEALER IX WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES . AXD UNDERTAKERS GOODS. NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN THAT tlie undeislimedwCommlttec on Vni ruid Means of the Common Council of theCIty of Asiona ureeonrwiu receive soaien propo sals at tbe office of the Auditor and Clerk of s.ild city, until .12 o'clock noon, uf Tuonday, tho 28tU day of February. 1&S2, for city bonds, not exceeding sixty in num ber, of the denomination of fifty dollars each and bearing interest not exceeding eight per cent per annum, ss provided fur In ordinance tve 3 of said city. Proposals must state the number of bonds bid for, the amount they represent, and the Interest to be paid.. No bonds will be sold under par. The right to relocf any and all bids Is bereby rcserved. FltANK J. TAYLOIf, A. O. SPEXAKTH, 1. W. CASE. Committee on Ways and Means. Astoria. Feb. 17, 1SS2. d-td Annual School Meeting. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TnEIeml voters of-8chool District No. 1 will bo held at tho school house on Slain street, m Astoria, Clatsop countv, Oregon, on Monday evening, March 6th, 1832. at 7 o'clock, for t lie purpose of electing one Director for thren years, and one. Clerk for one year. Also to levy a tax tasupport a school for tbe ensu ing year In nald district; also a tax to pay interest and Incidental expenses of said dis trict and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. - By order oJ tho Board of Directors. : J..HUSTLEK.Clerk. Astoria, Fb.21,:SS2. MISCELLANEOUS. Geo. w.. Hume, (Wholesale and Retail Deader q .p q OIDHI E S Provisions, Lumber, ETC.. ETC.. ETC. Fisliercnens and Cannery . SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. AGENT FOR THE San Jose Fruit Packing Company. AND TKK San Francisco Chemical wastes. ASTORIA - - - OREGON. MARTIN" FOAKD. J. J. STOKES, FGAEB & STOKES, Whole.-ale and ntail dealers In Wood and Willow-ware, GROCERIES, Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors I'OHEIGN AND DOMESTIC Fruits and Vegetables, AND COUNTRY PRODUCE. svv General Commission ISerchants ASTOUIA, itr.cox. Net to Oregon Uallttay&Nav. co's Dock, d&w HILL'S VARIETIES. QEO.niLL, - - - ritoritiETor. WALTER PARKS, - STAGE MAKAGEK Open all the Year, Performance Ev ry Xlslit. Em I re thange of Pro sramuie Onrc n free!;. . Comprising all the latost SONGS, DANCES AND ACTS. Tho theatre is crowded nlclitly. and all who have witnessed ti e entertainment pro nounce it to bs eoual to any given clsenhcre. Mr. Hill as a caterer for tho public's amusement can not be excelled. Anybod ntshlng to Spend a pleasant evening and see sparkling wit and beauty w Ithout vul garity, snoum improve me opportunity anu come. The company comprises tho following v.ell known Ariists : Miss Fansie Walton". Miss Louise Cook. Mis3 Mollis CnnisTV, Mb. CiiAnix3 KonLKit. Mr. Tnos. CimiSTr, Mr.. John Cook, MS. JltLTOX JOHNSOX, Mb. Joseph Pettv, Mb. AValteu Pakks, All of which will appear nightly in their dlf- lureui. spec-iuiucs. Open air concert every evening : perform ance commencin tat 8; entrance to theatre on Benton street; prlva'e boxes on Chena mus street. WAS IS DECLARED WITHOUT i?unTF.n XOT1CE . frjf And no terms of peace until irallZs! every man In Astoria has a new ixK)!V' suit of clothes Look at the prices : Panti to order from - - S8 Co Pants, Genuine French Casslinero - 12 co Suits from - -- -- -2500 Tho finest lino of .samples on the coast to elpct from. P. J. MEAN Y, Main street, opposite Parker House. Astoria. l ' ASTOEIA, OltEOON DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Toilet and Fancy Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. E2rPrcscrlDtlons carefully comnoundediat all hours. r9Homeonathic Tinctures and Pellets. and Humphrey's Specifics also ktpt. i Califoenii SlOKE! & Lacking room to store our immense stock we shall dispose of all KEMNAITTS ON HAKD. Worsted Dress 8oods, at 20 cts. per Yard, comprising Plaids, Brocades, etc., etc., ranging from 5 to 15 yards. Nonpareil Dress Goods, at 10 cts. per Yard. FLANNELS, CLOAKINGS, SERGES, etc,, etc., of all shades and quality. Being impossible to classify from the. fact that our stock is Beyond in quantity and quality anything ever seen in Astoria. We have a large amount of remnants in LA.OES and EMBROIDERY. 5000 Pair of Ladies' White and Colored Hose, slightly damaged, 10 cts. per pair, usual price 35 cts. Remember our stock of Gents' ware is unsurpassed in quantity, quality and Price in this or any other market. TjSSsBe sure and call on the old Reliables. "tS S&5"S Postoffice Corner, hellossCoffee and Tea Pot r a tf.au TWO DOORS EAST OP OCCIDENT, I NT a mm nrsSaSrM. 83" 1 0B THE ASTORIAN STEAM-PRINTING- HOUSE UAS'THE FASTEST AND BEST PRESSES, AND TYPE ear Wo rui-chsso Paper, Cards, Ink, and other materials of the manufacturers And can therefore afford to use, as we always do. the best articles, while enargmc A! 1 ' nil Astoria, Oregon. MAY BE HAD OF SWB.E.HA"WHS SOLE AGENT. Abo, Agent for tbe celebrated ISncIi's Fatrnt CooU Store, MEDALLION RANGE, STEAM FITTINGS A SPECIALTY; None but the best workmen employed. AH work guaranteed or no charge. ASTOEIA, OBEGON TI il T I N , OF TBE LATEST STYLES. JOB
