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(z (flic gattg gMtorian. ASTOBIA. OREGON: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2. 1SSG Tin: refusal of the president to nvc any reasons for the removal of office holders lias antagonized the senate, and that body stands in the undignified attitude of be ing an obstruction instead of an aid in the public service. The migration of negroes from the Atlantic coast to the Missis sippi valley, keeping on the same lines of latitude, is a novelty in movements of this kind. It seems to be a movement originating spontaneously among the negroes from a desire to better their condi tion. Southern papers say an exodus of more than ordinary magnitude is going on among the negroes. One movement is in the direction of Arkansas; another and larger one from the Caiolinas to Cali fornia, and a third is under the auspices of the United Transatlan tic soeietv for the colonization of negroes in Africa. ed to take the place of an Officer who v?as removed before the ex piration of his term, the question arises, "Who holds office till the matter is settled?" It is said that as soon as the senate rejects a nomination the nominee is thereby at once removed from office. The president cannot invest another man with office without confirma tion of the senate while the body is in session, and the place there fore is apparently without an in cumbent. The man who was sus pended is in fact out of office, and the man who was appointed to succeed him is rejected by the senate, and is therefore out of office. If the senate refuses to confirm any nomination for a place no one can take it unless congress adjourns, when the president may appoint an officer to hold until the senate at the next session either confirms or rejects him. Special Notice! ThiTWeek! An Increased Force of Clerks D. L. BECK SONS: Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FAMILY GROCERIES -jSLKJTXD- -Will- ARBIVAL OF THE IDAHO." It is said that Mr. Evarts "list ens to every speecli delivered on the silver question.'' That settles the ialk about his being the next Republican presidential candidate. He won't, ire will be crazy in side of three months. Any man that would listen to "every speech on the silver question'' ought to go crnzv. It will be very much to his discredit if he doesn't. Ir is icporled from Washington that ex-Gov. Perkins, of Califor nia, who is now in that citv, has made arrangements with the Can adian Pacific railroad authorities to abandon their intention to put on a line of steamers from Victo ria to San Francisco, by arranging to carry freight and passengers on the vessels of his company at rates satisfactory to the Canadian Pa cific people. Those who insist upon the value and necessit3' of collegiate influ ence in our politics can find but little comfort in the contemplation of the present facts in that connec tion. The president of the United States, Grover Cleveland, never attended a college of any kind. The acting vice president, John Sherman, is a graduate of the common schools of Ohio. The secretary of state, Thomas F. Bay ard, never got farther than a Dela ware rural academy. The speak er of the house of representatives, John G. Carlisle, is a self-educated man. Of the entire seventy-six members of the senate, only thirty are graduates of colleges; and of these thirty only twelve hold odi plomas from institutions of nation al reputation. Jn the house, the ratio of college graduates to those who nevhad any college training is less than one to four. A few months ago the owners of Atlantic steamers were iven a painful shock by the news that there were more than a dozen abandoned hulks floating about the Atlantic, most of them laden with lumber, and fleating: deep in the water so as to prove as dan gerous as a rock to any steamer that might chance to come in col lision with them. It is now the tnrn of the owners of steamers in the Mediterranean to lie awake for a new and hitherto unheard of danger threatens their vessels in the shape of a torpedo which broke loose from its mooriugs on the coast of Africa and is now floating placidly about, just under the surface of the deep blue sea seeking whom it may blow up. A "wild" torpedo is an unparalleled danger in marine navigation, and for possibilities will discount a "wild" freight train. Be Engaged! At The al The steamship Idaho arrived in yesterday morning. Capt. Carroll was on the bridge, muffled in a shawl, the folds of which, were wrapped round bis throat He complained of suffering from pneumonia. She left up at eleven. When she got to Port Townsend last Friday, reports the Seattle Post- Intelligencer, she was seized and placed in charge of Inspector Gard ner, after which she proceeded to Se attle in command of Capt Carroll, where a libel was prepared which was filed against the steamer and her cap tain. The libel contains four counts. The first three set ont specific charges against the captain for penalties in curred by reason of breaches of the revenue law to the amount of $175, 000. The fourth count is for unload ing goods from the steamer in the night time without a permit from the proper authority, the penalty for which is the .forfeiture of the vessel. J. F. Evans, late special agent of the treasury department joined tho vessel at Victoria, and is acting as attorney for Capt Carroll and the ship. After the libel was filed, Capt. Carroll put in a claim asking for an appraisement of the vessel, so that bonds might be given for her. The court appointed Capt F. J. Burns, Fred E. Sander and A. M. Oilman as appraisers. Later on the appraisers made a report, stating that a fair val uation of the steamer would bo 830, 000, and the judge ordered that the bond be fixed at that sum. "When approached by a reporter Capt Carroll said that he knew noth ing about the recent opium seizures further than he had read in the pa pers and been told, and that he did not care about saying anything fur ther in regard to them at the present time. A friend of the captain on board the ship, said: "Captain Carroll has nothing to fear, as nothing can be proven against him. There is a difference between rumors, reports and statements, and absolute proofs. The captain is sim ply pilot, or navigating officer of the vessel, and does not sign shipping re ceipts, manifests or any other papers concerning the cargo, and is not sup posed to know the contents of freight which comes aboard the ship. Be sides this, .there is no proof that the opium found at Carroll's fishery was ever on board the Idaho. I don't think the captain or the ship are liable." Crystal P Preparing for the SACRIFICE SALE! Of Which DUE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN. Cannery i Fishermen's Supplies H. B. PARKER, DEALER IK Hay, Oats, ant Straw, Lime, Brisk, Cement, Sana ana Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Choice Teas Java and C. R. Coffee Palace Drips N. E. Maple Syrup Choice Canned Fruits India Currie Powder Boston Baked Beans Bahama Pine Apple London Layer Raisins Breakfast Gems French Peas and Mushrooms Crushed Indian Pine Apple and Edam Cheese Germea Grand Annual CONCERT! Tie Astoria Musical Society ! Will Give a Grand Concert at Tuesday Evening, February 2, On which occasion a most Attractive Pro gramme will be Presented. FIRST PART. Songs, Ituetts, Vocal and Instrumental Music. SECOND TAUT. The Cantata of "SPRING." Admission Fifty Cent-; Rseened Seats without extra charge at Griffin & Reed'., where the box sheet is now open. The Concert will be under the direction of Prof. A. L. Hettinger. Shrewsbury Ketchup Canned Soups Canned Shrimps Deviled Crab Spanish Queen Olives Pickled Oysters Plum Pudding Cox's Gelatine Orange Marmalade Chow Chow Choice Dried Fruits Choice Fancy Crackers Salem Flour Forest Cove Flour Dupee Hams Breakfast Bacon Goodwin Butter Etc. Etc. Etc. TEK -inuly to the Captain, orto Drajing, Teaming and Express Business. STEAIWEB CLARA PARKER Eben P. Parker,Ma8ter. gg5 For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR- H. B. PABKEK. DEALER IX Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods aoext fob 3IAGEE STOVES ASTD BADGES, THE BEST Ii THE MARKET. Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner. Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly On Reasonable Term. CheaaBiBS Street, Next te' C lu Parker's Store. Astoria. Oregoa. Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices. SHUTE & CO., FINE IMPORTED CIGARS. Yon can rely on getting a flood Cigar AtShute&Co.'s CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE, Opposite D. L. Beck & Son'. Boss Opera House Engagement Extraordinary! One Night Only! Thursday, Feb. 4, 1886. The Leading Star Comedienne and Cali fornian Favorite ALICE HARRISON! Supported by Her Own Great Company, in the New Musical Farcical Comedy HOT WATEE! Beautiful Scenery, Gorgeous Costumes, Mar velous Mechanical Effects, Etc. Wonder ful Reolving Carousals Running at Full Speed. The Flying Balloon, and Other Startling Features. The Present Crowning Success of San Fran cisco, at the uusii street Theater Playing to Thronged Houses. NEW TO-DAY. GO TO THE Astoria Woofl Yari -For- GOOD MEASURE -And- JLmO-W JPlgfVLFQGl Four Foot Fir Wood -$2.75 to S3.23 per cord. Cut " " .S2.'i3toS4.0 " Four Foot Vine Maple$3.25 to $3.75 " " Cut " " S3.T5to$4.S) " DELIVERED BY Gctt.Ak.C3cC3r C3 OC3- It is said that the contention between the president and the senate will involve a number of new and serious questions which no former occasion in the history of. the country has brought for ward. The greatest doubt hangs over them. If the senate refuses to confirm a man who was appoint- LOEB & CO., ' Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A Large Stock of FIRST CLASS GOODS! The Trade Supplied AT LOWEST MARKET KATES. All orders tilled promptly and accurately. Agents for First Class Foreign and Domestic Brands Main Street, Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express otllce. TiriinIaCipraiToliacGO Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney. Fine Clean, Tobaccos and Smokers Articles, Sold at Lowest Market Rates. FRUITS, CANDIES,NOTIONS.&c. The Same Groat Company, Identical Scen ery, uosiutnes ana linecis win ue Presented In this City. Secure Seats at the usual place, the New York No city Store. C. E. BAIN. DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS, Mouldings, "Window Frames, etc. A Full Supply of Material. Bids FurnMied : Contract Work u Specialty. Mill and Office on the Old Site. GK HANSEN OF THE DIAMOND PALACE! Has .Just Keceived a Fine Stock of MTM GOODS Consisting of DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, CLOCKS, SI'ECTACLESjETC, Which he offers at Bedrock Prices. All Coods Warranted. Mine is a Jewelry Store and Known as Suili. THE OREGON SHORT LINE. 11 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST TO CHICAGO. BOSTON, NEW YORK. Council And All Points East. Kates 88.30 to $10.25 the Cheapest to Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City, AND OTHER POINTS. Pullman Palace and Emigrant Sleeping Cars hauled oh Express Train 8 Exclusively -without Change. If von are goinc east write for Rates. Mai.s, Time Tables, Guides and Full Information. FREE OF CHARGE. E. A. XOYES. W. Ii. GARKETSOSf. Agent. Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria. B. CAMFllELX, General Agent, No. 1. AVashluston street. Portland, Oregon. IN NEW QUARTERS! Having Consolidated My Business with the Astoria Furniture Co., I now offer the I argest and Most Complete Assortment of Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Window Shades, Pictures, Moulding, etc, At Portland Prices, and Invite a Call o f Everybody in "Want of Goods in My Line, Guaranteeing Satisfaction in Every Respect. CH AS. HEILBORN. WYATT & THOMPSON. KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A Full Stock of Canned Fresli Mackerel, Canned Fresh Codfish, Canned Frebh Finnan lladdies, Canned Shrimps, Canned Iloast Beef, Canned Chicken, Canned Pig's Feet, Atmore's Plum Pudding, Atmore's Mince Meat, Epp's Cocoa. Ground Chocolate, A Fine Assortment of Canned Vegetables, etc COUNTY ROSS, CORONER. e DON'T FORGET That Gray's Pioneer Wood Yard Sells and Delivers Belter Wood and Larger Cords Than Anybody! Four Foot Fir Wood S3 to $3.25 per Cord Cut " " .8.50 to $4.00 " Four Foot Vine MapleS3.50to 83.75 " Cut " $4.25 to $1.50 " Ash and Spruce Limbs according to Qual ity. Money to Loan rS APPROVED SECURITY. COUNTY Orders bought. w WINTON. Hardware and Ship Chanfllery VAN DUSEN .& GO, DEALERS IN 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, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc J. H. D. GKAY. Wholesale and retail dealer m GROCERIES, FLOUR, AND FEED Hay, Oats, Straw, Wood, Etc. LIME, SAND AND CEMENT. General Storage and AVha fage on reason able terms. Foot of Benton street, Astoria, Oregon. Astoria Planing Mill HOLT & CO. Proprietors. Manufacturers of Mouldings. Sash Doors, Blinds, Rails, Balusters, Newel Posts, Brackets. Scroll and Turned Balustrades, BOAT MATERIAL, ETC., Fishermen Attention! Before Purchasing Elsewhere EXAMINE Orders Solicited and Promptly Attended to. Satisfaction Guaranteed As to Style, Quality and Trices. Mill and Offlce cor. Tolk and Concomly Sts ASTORIA, OREGON. Address HOLT & CO. DUNBAR, McMASTER & GO.'S Kstra Streng: Salmon Net Twine! Made or Best Irish Flax. Samples Furnished on Application. Ship ments Guaranteed Equal to Samples. J. 0. HANTH0RN, Astoria, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast. SPECIAL NOTICE! O. R. & N. CO. EXCURSION! Tickets to Portland and Return For $2.50. Good on any of the Company's boats B. A. NOTES, Agent. wKKBffy First Class Hearse and Material ON HAND. Shop and OfUce on Main St., above Pioneer Restaurant. Cafc?i U i I n 1 1 i ii urn i li r n in GOLD MEDAL, PASIB, 1878. BAKER'S Warranted absolutely pore Cocoa, from which the excess ol Oil ha3 been removed. It has thret times the strength of Cocoa mixed with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar, and Is therefore far more econom ical, coittng lest than one cent a cup. It la delicious, nourishing, strengthening, easily digested. id admirably adapted tor Inval ids as well as for persons In health. Sold by Grocers everywhere. V. BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass. Rooms to Rent. IN SUITES OF THREE; SUITABLE FOR house-keeping: conveniently located? for from S7 to $10, ater Included. Apply U.H. "WELCH, Over Foard & Stokes, to County Orders. T AM AUTHORIZED TO BUY COUNTY Orders. R.R.SPEDDEN. Snow Flake Flour! Is the Best. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT. WILSON & FISHER have it! EMPIRE STORE. CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, DRY GOODS, wajtcy W.T, Manager. KEEP WARM ! Great Reduction IN PRICE OF GOAL! Hamilton Scotch Splint, ner ton S 8.00 Seattle, Clean, per ton . 7.00 Seattle, Average, per ton c 00 Seattle, Screenings, per ton . 4.00 Cumberland, per ton ic.00 HAVE YOU Mi to IN THE MATTEROF Rags. Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOAEJJ & STOKES Will give you the best price lor It. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaying Fin to a Hawser ; from Block to an Anchor. You Can Get what You Want at F0AED& STOKES. Headquarters at building, east end Water Street. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer In HARM ABE, IBOH, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, Tirt AND Oopper. OREGON IMPROVEMENT CO., E. A. XOYES, . , Agent. Astoria, January 1, 188G. The Best is the Cheapest! WYATT & THOMPSON Are on Deck with an Immense Stock of STAPLE FANCY GROCERIES, FOR THE HOLIDAYS. JUST RECEIVED A Large Assortment of the Celebrated LOS GATOS CANNED FRUIT, Which has no Equal in the World.1 Table Peaches, Bartlett Pears, Apricots, Black Berries, Egg Plums, etc., At 23c per can. Winslow's Corn, 15c per can. To matoes, 10c. JgbJay in Comb and Extracted: Crystal HoneF Drips. Spurna FIfra, Hickory Nats, etc., etc. At the Yery Lowest Cash Price! Reselved: THAT THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR OF Astoria hereby ask the cooperation of all parties concerned In the welfare of white labor, against Chinese, and particularly do we ask the cannerymen of the Columbia river to discharged any and all Chinamen they may have employed in making nets, where white labor can "be so well ana supe riorly substituted. Cannerymen : We ask you to carefully consider the proposition and seek white la bor where it c&n be obtained reasonable. L. E. G. SMITH, Dealer in CiiarsaMTotefl Meerschaum and Briar Pipes, Cutlery, Playing Carls, Etc, Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers at San Francisco rates. THE0. BRACXEB, Manager. Chenamus Street, I SXEn 1 PAranzaA8U0JiiM. ' J.C.Trullinger vb- -H WELL Cut Fatter AND EASIER Than any oth er axe m&de. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to its supe riority. It sou mi sad Sever Sticks. CABKAXAN & CO., AgenU Astoria, .Prle, tl.5. TH0S. Mills, (Late Cutter with M. D. Kant.) FasiHl) Tailor A Good Fit Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Pants, from S3 up. Suits from $30 up. Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's.