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ai She gmtjj tforinn. ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY... MARCH 5. 1885 AX ELEGANT SUPERFLUITY. Dohiko almost o, century, thought ful taeii have been "wondering and try ing in vain to imagine some rational purpose of this world for which our grandfathers, of imputed supernat ural wisdom, invented the constitu tional superfluity called a vice presi dent. Whether they have examined the letter of the law, the reason of the law, the history of the law, or the history of the government, every road has brought them to the same conclu cenclu conclu seon: The person called vice president is the holder of a useless sinecure, without a function, an 'office, or an official faculty of any description. Upon a superficial glance, some per son may loo hastily seize upon the idea that Mr. Edmunds has made the long-sought discovery of a constitu tional faculty or duty of the vice president. Upon the recent computa tion of the presidential votes, one of the tellers named by the representa tives was that tremendous Ohio poli tician, Mr. J. "Warren Keifer. Mr. Ed munds, obeying the mandate of the law, "opened all the certificates," by ripping one edge of tho envelope with a pen-knife, before passing them to the tellers. One of the packages that came to the hands of the illustrious Koifer lacked about an inch of being ripped from end to end. Turning with a pompous air to the chair, "The pres ident of the senate has not wholly ful filled his offico!" said the awe-inspir ing Keifer. "Without looking at the package to which the Ohio man was calling his attention, "I think I have made the constitutional rip, sir!" said Mr. Edmunds. Some unrefleclive person may jump from that observation of Mr. Ed munds to the conclusion that an office of tho vice president is at last discov eredthe office, namely, of making a constitutional rip!'' It is therefore, important to say that such a leap would be wholly unwarranted. The law does not say that the vice presi dent shall open all the certificates, or any of them, and nowhere so much as hints that that is an office of the vice presidont. The declaration of the law is that tho "president of the senate1' shall open them. The person styled the vice president is president of tho senate when he is discharging that office, undoubtedly, but when he is not in tue senate, the office of pre siding over the senate and making tho "constitutional rip" falls, by effect and authority of the same law, upon somebody else. So that even making tho "constitutional rip" an offico of the president of the senate is not an office of tlie vice president The lat ter is an elected individual, without a function, an office, or a use in this world. The legislators in several of the states are this winter devoting to the liquor-drinkers thoughtful attention usually reserved for the liquor-sellers alcuc. Legislative crankery seems, in fact, to be running riot in. this di rection, One proposition is to tax liquor-drinkers so much a head, on the principle of the dog lax. -In an other state thi3 idea has been carried to a minute perfection, and it is pro posed to charge different sums for varying degrees of indulgence as S2 for the beer-drinker, S3 for the wino bibbor, and $10 for the consolation of Jersey lightning. Elsewhero it is suggested to make every drinker wear a sort of steam guage arrangement to register his condition after each libation, and Pennsylvania reaches the climax of impotency by consider ing a scheme to make inebriates eith er "split" upon the vender or go to jail. Such legislation is as wise as ordering thieves to wear uniforms. -0xe of the grandest projects is the illumination of the Atlanlic by means of electric lights to actually make a "path of silver light" across tho water from the banks of Newfoundland to the shores of Ireland. Ten vessels are to be anchored at a distance of 200 miles from each other in a straight line, each riding at a "mush room -anchor, which permits life ves sel swinging round with the tide without fouling her anchor." These light-ships are also to bo connected together and to the shore by an elec tric cable, and b3 able to send mes sages to any part of tho world. The new revolt of the Arabs in the province of Yemen has in all likeli hood been inspired by the exagger ated reports of the Mahdi's victory that have orossed the Bed sea. It would take little to incite the Arabs of this part of Arabia to rebellion; in deed rebellion is almost chronic among them. They have never sub mitted patiently to tho yoke of the Turks, and though nominally subject to Turkey for seventy years or so, their capital, Sana, was not seoured until thirteen years ago. Some fishermen who visited tho Charity islands in Lake Michigan, week before last, say that when tho keeper of tho station on tho island saw them he ran down to greet them, and his first question was: "Who's elected president?" He had had no mail or communication with the rest of tho world for three months, and yet there will bo a scramble for his position after March 4. Some of the white settlements on tho Alaskan coast will not receive the news of the presidential election until tho betrin- ning of April. ' m m - Dekmabk spends $55,000 annually for agricultural teaching. There are dairy schools and schoole in agricul ture. Improved -methods are taken up by every Dane, from the king down to the humblest farmer. The consequence is that this little cold barren country is able to export larco numbers of excellent cattle, quanti ties of farm and dairy produce, while tho producers are thriving and com fortable. One needs to keep a pretty closo watch of the map to note tho rapidity with which Germany is acquiring for eign territory. She is, indeed, fast becoming a great colonial power, which means that she must become a great naval power as well. Whether, in view of her enormous military es tablishment, this now departure is wise may perhaps be questioned. In tho closing hours of tho 48th congress was done a tardy act of jus tice in passing the Grant retiring bill, thus placing him in virtually the same position ho would be in had ho not been elected president in 186S. Th. nautical Gazette hears of plans for tho construction of six iron sail ing vessels with auxiliary steam pow er, all of which will be built in Ameri can yards and fly tho American flag. The Mississippi, it is noticed, has a habit of rising and threatening tho levee at about tho time when the river and harbor bill is brought before congress. The greatest sale of canned corn ever recorded was made in Baltimore the other day: 100,000 cases at from 72) to 74 cents per dozen cans. Mn. Arthur will be remembered in history as the president who taught his countrymen how to dine. Jas. G. Blaine's only sister died at Baltimore last Tuesday. The senate meets in special session to-day. BO US. In Astoria, March 4th, 18S3, the wife of M. Conlej.agirl. NEW TO-DAY. BUY YOUR TICKETS via the popular THINGAVALLA LINE. IhclarRe. well nppointed and commodi ous steamer of this line are runniuR LI RECrbetv.een New York and Scandinavia Without calling at any intermediate port consequently no Transfer of Va&benycr or Daoaagr.. No extra expenses Captains, Surgeons, Officers, Stewards and Ciew are all Scandinavians. Passengers' lUgeae checked to destination a safeguard adopt ed by no other steamship line. Drafts and Money Orders on Denmark, Sweden and Norway issued at lowest raten. For further information apply to BOZORTII & JOHNS, Astoria, Oregon. NOW IS THE TIME TO Send for Your Friends. B0Z0RTH & JOHNS, 1710KA LIMITED TIME, WILL ISSDE : VRKVA.II CUXAItl) TICKET From HAMBURG MANHKIM, ROTTER DAM, ANTWERP, HAVRE, GOTHEN BUIIU. CHKISTIANSAND. MALMO. CHRISTIANA, BERGEN. 8TAVANUEK. THItONDHJEM, and COPENHAGEN To Astoria for S58.00 From Liverpool to Astoria, for 55 00 L.I. JOHNSON, DEALER IX CIGARS AND TOBACCOS, SMOKERS' ARTICLES, Playing Cards. Cutlery, Stationery, Etc A line stock of Merschaum and Brier Pipes, Amber Goods, Etc Two doors of cor. Water and West-9th Sts. ASTORIA, OREGON. Notice. milE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE JL year JS84 is now In my hands for collec tion. All who are delinquent on said roll will save sheriff's costs by calling at my of fice in Cathlamet and settling the same, or sending by registered letter. 8. F.ALBERT. Sheriff of Wahkiakum Co., W. T. Dated at Cathlamet, Jan. 13th, 18&, Boat Found. ON THEJMth. 4 MILES ABOVE TONGUE Point, a skiff, 14 feet long, light eray, one rowlock, no oars. Loser apply to John Aruot, at the Union Cannery. For Sale. TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES on Gray's River : fine timber and bottom land : three miles from steamboat landing. Fifty acrca improved ; stables, outhouses, etc. fruit. A splendid chance for a man with a little munev. Apply to FERDINAND HANSEL on the premises. Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers. VOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I . will lew on the property of the delin quent list of 184, If the taxes arc not paid immediately. C.W.LOUGHERY. Chief of Tollc. AJtoria, FeJ$ 9,1565, Notice of Application. NOTICE IS IIEKEBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned Intends to apply to tne common council of the city of Astoria at its next regular xuceuuK. io ii hccuw ti u-lnn niMt nnrl enlr4t,ini1 HnllOrS 111 l'i quantities than ono quart, in tho building situated on Lot No. i. Block No icon Con- coraiy street, in me cuj-oi amuhu ; um out and recorded bv John McCIurc. Astorl3.March3.lSS5. . OABKIEL KAKWONEN. Assignee's Sale. AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON Saturday, March 7th, '85. AT 21 M. The Store and Fixtures or J. E. Thomas Drnir Store WILL HE SOLI) AS A WHOLE. Sale Tositive : There will be no dispo sitlon of Stock or Fixtures except as a whole. F. I. HICKS. Assiguce. nwriant Notice! Oregon Improvement Co. 6-rfsat BeiLnction in Price of Coal. On and after December 1st until ftuther notice the prims at the bunkers will be :w follows for SEATT1.K COAT.. Clean Domestic per ton, 2210 lbs $7.00 Average Steam " J " c.oo Screening " " i.oo On hand a constant supply, at market rates, of fint-da CUMBERLAND. K. A. NO YES, Agent. For Sale. Tlie Beautiful nnd Fsirorably Located BAY VIEW RESTAURANT Is for sale at tarRaln, on account of the proprietor's desire to go ea.U to see nor par ents Inquire at the restaurant or at this office. Elegant Rooms. GIT2CNY AND CONVENIENT. IN WM. u Hume's buildin;. Apply to SAMUEL ELMORB. House to Rent. N IXE ROOMS : GOOD LOCATION. Inquire of W. B. IIEADINGTON. A BARGAIN. A LADY DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING offers her Furniture at private sale. Inquire at this o i.ee. THE HENLEY CLUB SKATE Nlckle Plated, Spring Steel Bottom and Steel Ciamn. The HENLEY CHALLENGE SKATE, "Wooden Bottom aud Leather Straps. The nest aud only practically sclent lflc skates. Elepant in Mulsh. "Will turn a three foot circle and all the nheeli rest square on the floor. "Wheels with babbit metal boxes. The leading skates In all the prin cipal 1'luks. Hicyclrs aud Tricycles. OSBORN & ALEXANDER. Sole Agents. Mechanics' Tools. Hardware and Machinery. C23 Market St., opp. Palace hotel. San Francisco. Send for free catalogue and price list 1885. INTEREST "Will bo allowed On Time Deposits. .Drafts ou all the Leading Cities. Wm. T. Coleman & Co. S. EKKOKX-, Manager Banking Department, Astoria, Oregon. BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS MATERIAL. SASH, DOORS AND MOULDING. First-class Work at Trices to Suit the Times. rLANS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED. C. H. Bain & Co.'s Steam Planing 11111 and Sash Factory. Boat Building; a Specially-- T.OVELI, Roller Skates. IateBt and Beet. Tension by Spiral Spring. New adjustment. Used by largest Rinks. Send for circular to E. T. AXT.Eff. -tIC Market St. San FrancLsco. Salmon Packers We are prepared to print One !b Salmon Labels of superior quality, well varnished, At $1.40 per M. Correspondence solicited. A. L. BANCROFT & CO.. 721 Market Street, Sun Francisco. WLm Wo beg to call thti attention ot the public Eastern manufacturers, of the largest mreest for sale in tins city, comprising all grades, from the FINEST BODY BRUSSELS In the Novest Tints and Shades, To the lowest priced article in this line Wc Carpets within the next four w eefci, and to that ine possiuuuy oi ueins e.nersom 03- any 01 our tsmpeiicors. IN THE Furniture and House Furnishing- Line We can vhow you the very REST GOODS at BOTTOM FHU'KKS. ml shall t.e plruscd to receive acall for Inspection whether you purchase or not. CHAS. HETLBORN. . HKW' w RNITURE, FURNISHIN Carpets, Malting, Pictures, Mirrors, PICTURE FRAMES MOULDINGS, ETC., ETC. At Greatly Reduced Prices, ASTORIA FURNITURE CO., Cor. Chenamus anil Hamilton Sis. H. l)i HUISSOX, Jlauaer. Bnf sum n we Fixtures or Sale I TJb.e fj 9 AT- Adler's Crystal Palace rHlt!vcl)' every artlcld III that v.it caUlblbtnnent will be aol:l &."E 0O3S? I Store for Rent ! Proposals for Transportation. IlEADQUAUTKIlS DKI". KT3IFJTT Ol 1 TIIF. COLUMIitA, j Office ok Chif.k Quakteiimastkh, j- Vancouver, Bauracks, "v. t.. February 23. 18S3. I SEALED TROPOSALS. IN THI PLICATE, subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this ofllce uniil 12 o'clock, noon, on Monday. March SO. 1SS5, at which time and place they will be opened In the pres ence of blddri-3, for the transportation of military supplied 011 the following dcscilbed routes during year commencing .lulv 1.1SS3. and ending J une SO, 16S0 : IVnjron Trnnsportntion. Itoutc No. 1. tjtokanti Fort Spokane. V. T. Falls W. T.. to Koute No. "Ashland. Orczou. to Fort Klamath. Oregon. Koute No. 3. Kuna. I. T. to Dotee Hur racks, I. T. Steamer Transportation. Route No. L For transportation of U.S. Military supplies between Astoria and Fort St evens, Oregon, aud FortCanby. V.T. The Government reei est lie right to re ject any or all proposals. Blank proposals, torra of contr.ici, aud printed circulars, giv ing full information as to the manner of bid ding, terms of contract and payment, will be furnished on application to this otllce. Envelopes containing proposals should be marked : "Proposals for Transportation on EouteNo. ," rud addressed t6 the un dersigned. A.S.KIMBALL. Major aud Quartermaster U. S. A. Chief Quartermaster. Proposals for Military Supplies. llKAIQUARTKS DKfARTMlUCT OK the columuia, Office of Chief Quaiitkiiuastek, Vancouver Barracks, W. T.. Fcbruarv 23. 18S5. J SEALED PKOPOSALS. IN TRIPLICATE, subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this office or at the otllce of the U. S. Quartermasters at the following named posts, until 12 o'clock, noon, ou Mon day, March 30. 1SS5, at which places and time they will be opened, in presence of bid ders, for the furnishing aud deliver)' of military .supplies during the fiscal year com mencing July 1. 185.". and ending June 30, ISfeC, as follews: Wood, Charcoal, Oats, Barley. Bran, Hay, aud Straw, or Hay in lieu of Straw, or such of said supplies as may be required at: Portland, Oregon, Bolsn Barracks. I. T. ; Fort Townscnd, W. T. ; Fort Coeur d'AIene, I.T. : Fort Spokane, XT. T.; Fort Canby. W. T.; Fort "Walla Walla, V. T. ; Vancouver Depot, W. T. ; Forth Klamath, Oregon ; Fort Colvillc, W. T. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Preference will be given to articles of domestic production, and to articles of domestic production pro duced on the Pacific Coast, conditions of price and qualitv being equal, to the extent of tho consumption required by the public service there. Blank proposals and printed circulars, giving full particulars as to the manner ofblddlntr. eta. will be furnished on application to this oftlce or the Quarter masters at the various posts named. En velopes containing proposals shoull be manced: "Proposal for at ." and addressed to the undersigned, or the re spective Post Quartermasters. A. S. KIMBALL. Major and Quartermaster, U. S. A., Chief Quartermaster. Notice of Application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE undersigned Intends to apply to the common counrii ol the city of Astoria at Its next regular meeting, for a license to sell wlne.malt and spirituous liquors in less quan tities than one quart, for a period ot one year. In the building situated on Concoml s-reetat its intersection with tho Union town roadway, in the city of Astoria as laid out aud recorded by John McClure. JOHN ERIKSON. Astoria, March ?,1SW. from invoice or uaiif.k is ewr onerea are determined to ilispoau of our btoek of end offer special Itiducemcuts. precluding Store for Beat ! Grand Fixtures for Sale PLUMBER AND GAS FITTEB. Wotor Pipes a Specialty. A Full Stock of Material on Hand. lVronulattfntion given all orders, and SHthfartion guaranteed. Terms Itoc.sono!Je. Shop and opJco on C:us street, one door above Frank Fabre's Kestaurant. Astoria. Oregon. hs Seaside Sakerv FRESH BREAD Delivered in any Part ot the City. CKKISTMAS CAKES: Home-Made Candy Made Daily: The Trade Supplied: Fine Pastry: A First Class Establishment. Prices to suit the times. F. B. ELBERS0N, PropY. Notice of Reduction. I will now sell Choice Cooking- Extracts. At the following Reduced J'rices : 25-rent Hize - . - - 1.1 cents 50 ' as 51 " 75 " These extracts are put up with great aire, and guaranteed equal to any In the market. 11 not aa represented mease return airt get your money refunded .7. IV. COXX. NOTICE To Cannerymen and Fishermen. WE TAKE PLEASURE IX ANNOUJC ing to the trade that we have secured the sen ices or Mr. A. M. JOHNSON, so long and favorably known in the SAIL MAKING trade in Astoria. Hereafter Mr. Johnson will have sole supervision of our Sail Loft and will give his" personal attend ance to the manufacture of Boat Sails forthe Columbia River trado. XV. C. 2COOX & CO., Cor. B and Front Sts. Portland, Or. ROOMS AND HALL TO LET. Pythian Land -and Building Ass'cn. LARGE. FIXE ROOMS "WITH "WATER and gas en suit or single. In Pythian Building. Also Pythian nail, the finest and best lighted hall In the city ; suitable for Lodges, Sociables. Parties or Lectures. Terms mod erato. Apply to E.A.XOYE3, Sertary. to our latest importation, ttirect invoice of CAItPETS ewr offere 0 GOODS, ffl J THK FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables --- AT Corner Benton and Opposite Custom j?ri7?gy;M?MJBr?rngrT! DKUKU FliANSC L PAnlEii o Al L AT Estrtnr Down Prices Hay, Oats, and Straw, Line, Brick, Cement, Sand aid Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Dray I ay. Te&nilnt; sad Kxpress Buslseu, ia;SsgSrrggyy - ITElv apply to tire Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL mmimzmtiszFiU zZini$s& nfsrmhsrSszSi vi.z2 A FULI. STOCK B -DKAl.ttU Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Wart. a General Assortment ol HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Ranges Tho 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. CheuamHH Street, Xexl to V 1. Parker's Store. 1 1 1 l.. ...mi 1 mi 1 .ii-, i. mrs. im. u.wg M. OT.SKX. J. Gl'STAFSOX. MARTIN OLSEN 8c CO.. DEALERS IN FURNITURE Ss BEDDING Corner ."Ualu niitl Mqucmoqua HtreetH. Aatorla, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AMD TRIMHHCiJ; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stock. PRICES AS CHEAP AS OTALITY WILL AFrOED. AIX KIXIS OF FURIMTURE REPAIRED AXD VARWISH0SD. Change of Agency, We have appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria. All those wishing to purchase a first-class SEWING MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call onlr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S. AVORSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mfg Co., 02 Morrison Street, Portland, Or. Carnalian & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W. CASE, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND KaTAIL DEALERS IK GENERAL MERCHANDISE oruer Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA .--- OKEGON $67,000,000 Capital ! Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and Mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, AND COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of 867,000 OOO. B. VAN DUSEN. Agent. !! Chenamus Streets. House Square. IX vrKA.llKK CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker.Master. . for TOWING, FREIGHT or CRAK- 11. 11. PABKP.B. 55, RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS gS3J TORIA ONLY OF E, S. BAWBB, AG EAT C.UU AND EXAMINE IT, Y WILL BE PLEASED. K. it. HAWKS Is also agent for Hi- Bock patent Cootii M Aud other first-class Btozes. Furnace "Work Stesun Fit tines, etc., a specialty. -j", ALWAYS ON HAND. .J. J-- ..x ,k i1 ',''. ' !.'..; ontgomery, IN- A. JOHNSON. j FOR Finest Groceries, --GO TO FOABD & STOKES. A FULL LIKE OF HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery. A NEW SLIP Just Finished in Bear of Store. Hardware and Slip Chandlery VAN DUSEN & CO.. DEALEBS 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, Faiarts and Oils, Groceries, etc,