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7 ASTORIA, OREGON: THURSDAY NOVEMBER . 18S3 A Signal Code Tor the Coast. The chief signal officer of the army recently issued a code of sig nals which Trill be found useful to navigators along our const where signal and life-saving stations are located. It is termed "Official Danger, Distress and Storm-signal Code, for Signal Servicej Sea Coast Stations and Mariners." The book comprises seventy-five pages, of which about two-tbirds are taken up with an abridgement of the international code of flag sig nals, such phrases having been left out as appeared to the compiler as of no use to the "Weather bureau. But instead of the full signals the mariner is treated to a new fangled system of signals which nobody can readily understand. The book is also made to "boom" a system of telegraphic night signals, which has been so vigorously pushed by the widow and son of the inventor that as a rule shipping people gen erally scatter on hearing the name mentioned without waiting for the compound light being shown. The life-saving service has not joined entirely with the signal ser vice in the introduction of this new svstem for the coast. Masters of vessels will therefore take, warning, should they be so unfortunate as to nave tneir vessels go asuore near the life-saving stations, to look for their signals in the front of the bookand not in the back pages. A red light has always been uu derstood by mariners as a warning of danger. Hundred of vessels are yearly warned off our coast by our life-saving men who patrol their lonely beats full' equipped with red lights and rockets. Yet the inventor of this new sj'stem of signals rather stupidly starts out in the new code with the display ot a red lantern as an opening signal to attract attention and be gin conversation. This fact alone without going any deeper into the sj'stem condemns the whole. Every seafaring lijan should he see such a light wourU get away from it as far and fast as possible. It is not strange that the life-saving people would have nothing to do with a system which changes a signal recognized by every nationality as meaning danger ahead, without having the change generally adopt ed. The red signal is impractical for the use the signal service has intended it in this system for it must even be confounded in the signal service itself with the danger light for storms which is now pretty well known by navi gators on the American coast. A noteworthy retirement has just taken place in the regular army. It was reported some weeks ago to the war department from the Mount Vernon barracks in Alabama that there was a vener able mule at that point which had faithfully served his country from almost time immemorial. Accord ing to General Sherman, tradition says that it was at Big Spring, now Mount Vernon, when An drew Jackson encamped there with his army in 1S19. Then it was a beautiful sorrel, but to-day it is like Mary's lamb, as white as snow. There is no doubt that it helped carry a gun or an ambulance in the Mexi can war, for it was left at Key West in 1848 by a part of the vic torious army on its way from the halls of the Montezumas. Re cently the old veteran was ordered to be sold by the heartless quarter master's department, but some hu mane army officers interested themselves in the fate of old uMex ique," and Secretary Lincoln has indorsed on his papers, "Let this mule be kept and well cared for as long as he lives." "With this dear, good old white mule kicking up his heels on the pension rolls, who shall say the republic is ungrate ful? . The news from the November states makes the presidential ques tton more interesting. It shelves Butler, upsets Tilden, brings Blaine to the front, and stiffens the Republican spine for tho com ing conflict. Thirty thousand Re publican majority in the Empire state, which at the last state elec tion elected a Democratic sov ernor by 193,000 majority, shows that men who think and vote are not so easily led by clap-trap and- empty howlmgs. Effects of the Repeal. There appears to be a general misunderstanding of the effect of tho repeal of the Civil Rights act. This act, of which Charles Sum ner was the reputed author, was passed by congress to carry into effect the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments to the constitution. It was passed just as the lately emancipated slaves were merging into the light of freedom, and with a view to preventing those unjust discriminations against the colored people, which were the natural fruits of chattel slavery. The thirteenth amendment ap plies exclusively to the condition of slavery. It was passed to abol ish slavery. It required no special act of congressto make it effec tive. It was, in and of itself, all potent to effect that desired result. Hence the repeal of the civil rights act can in no matter affect that in stitution. It is dead and buried, and cannot be resurrected. The fourteenth amendment pro vided that no state shall pass any law which shall "abridge the priv ileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." The construc tion put upon the amendment by the supreme court is that it is pro hibitory od thestates,andnota new grant of powers to the general government. In other words, the passage of a law by Congress to maintain the "privileges and im munities of citizens of the United States," as guaranteed by said amendment, is a work of superero gation and not within its province Any violation of the provisions of that amendment by any state would render the offending part liable in an action for damages to the citizen or citizens aggrieved, and such action would receive the prompt approval of the Supreme Court. With this view ot the case it cannot be said that civil rights have been struck down by the re peal of the Civil Rights Act of Congress. If the right to ride, on equal footing with whites, in pub lic conveyances, or to enjoy the same privileges to attend public places of amusement, or to eat at restaurants, or to live at hotels, is a "privilege and immunity" of cit izens of the United States, then no state can pass any law to abridge that privilege. Neither would it be wise for the proprie-' tors of any such places, or of pub lic conveyances, to attempt to draw the "color line," under tho apprehension that the repeal of the Civil Rights Act gives them the right to do so. The fourteenth amendment, upon which the act was pased, still remains intact and in full force. The Supreme court will hardly presume to repeal that. Speaking of the Northern Pa cific junketing tour, the World says: "it is not very relishable dessert for those who enjoyed the magnificent hospitalities of the road to know that the delicacies they ate and the choice wines they drank must be paid by deductions from the wages of the poor em ployes of the company, and by throwing men out of work." A cable dispatch from Turin reports that Kossuth is dying. The Hungarian patriot has passed his 81st year, and has been breaking aown physically lor some time. He lived for over twenty years in the strictest privacy, devotincr him self chiefly to scientific studies. Jlis physicians say that his death may occur at any moment. TnE defeat of Butler in Massa chusetts is not a Republican vic tory; it is a most gratifying result. It is the defeat of what Butler represents, and is emphatic enough to be a rebuke as well as a defeat. The defeat of Mahone in Vir ginia is no less satisfactory to all who dislike bossism as well as the tricks of the demagogue. S. J. Tilden has telegraphed his condolences to Beu Butler. S. J. says he will not, cannot and shall not run for president in 1884. NEW TO-DAY. ImXm Mod Sale. Pilot Schooner 'J. C. Cousins." Friday, Nov. 9, 10:30 A. M. For account of whom it may concent. I will sell at Public Auction, for cash, to the highest bidders, at the Stero of Messrw, i'oard & StolccH, All the Sails, KIsclBfiT, RleckH, Tackle, and uraitHre, recoverea irom me wrecu 01 X'lletscnenaer J. m. i;gusihs." See uasters. E. C. HOLDEN. Auctioneer. Notice. NOTICE IS HEEEBY GIVEN THAT A. J. Herzog is no longer In my employ and therefore unauthorized to receipt or collect for me. W10.LOEB. ipeoial Auction Sals Valuable Real Estate and Water Frontage. Steam Engine and Machinery, Lumber, Etc. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10; At IO:ttO a. .t:. Instructed bv the Ast-M-fa Box ami Lum ber Manufactiirinj; Co., I will sell at jMiblic auction, on the premise.. Lots j and 6 ami the east 50 f-el of J.ot 7, Ailalr's Astoria, be ing 200 feet unbroken frontage o said IJIock, together with dl th- vter franehuse be longing to same. AWk tho llxU Hmlzottlal Steam hnirine, Ifcriiers, linnets, 1) nkcy. Iuin.nnii machinery of the sawmill and box lactory, as damaged by fire. Also, 14.0C0 feet good box lumber and lot of sundries. Terms Cah. E. C. HOLD EN, Auctioneer. For further particulars se posters. Foster's Exctap. GEAHD OPENING THIS "WEEK! Finest Cited up Bill!ard?atid Sample Kooms In the City. Everything first-class throughout. At the entrance to the 0. K.&N. Dock. Xa- X- Jo"hsozi, Has re-opened his CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE. On the Roadway, near his old locat Ion. He will keep tiie stock of the choicest Cigars, and Tobaccos, and a full line of smokers' ar ticles, including the finest meerscliaum pipes. He will be pleased to see his old friends at his new stand. Wilson & Fisher, SHIP CHAHDLERS. DEAXKItS IN Iron. Steel, Coal, Anchors, Chains, TAR, PITCH, OAKUM, NAMQ AMR QPItfFQ Shelf Hardware, Paints and Oils STEAM PACKING, PROV&SlOWS, Fi.oust ash aiiEi. fi:ki. Agents for Salem Flouring Mills, and Capital Flour. FAIRBANKS STANDARD SCALES. All sizes, at Portland Trices, in Stock. Corner Chonatnus and Hamilton Streets ASTORIA, OREGON. FOARD & STOKES. A FULL LINE OK Fancy Groceries. WINES AXD LIQTJOES HARDWARE AND Ship Chandlery: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. In Hume's New Building MAGJfUS 0. CROSBY Dealer in HARBIAEE, IRON, STEEL, Iron Pipe and Fittings, PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTER? Goods and Tools, SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON TIH AND COPPER, Caanery anfl Flsiermens Supplies Stoves, Tin Wa?e and House Furnishing Goods. JOBBING IN SHEET IRON, TIN, COP PER PLUMBING and STEAM FITTINC Done with neatness and dispatch. None but JJrst class workmen employed. A largo assortment of SCALE? Constantly on hand FOR LIVERPOOL DIRECT- The splendid Al British Iron snip, KILL0C3EClIi "Will be shortly on the berth for SALMON In lots to suit shinners. Forlrcizht and in surance apply to y Messrs. BALFOUJt, G CTIIRIE & Co., Or to I. L. CHERItY, Astoria. rrtland A FARM TO LET. OF 103 ACRES. OX YOUNG'S BAY. AND adjoining tills city, on which is a house, good spring, and about thirty acres cleared smooth, suitable for gardening, clalrvlnir or poultry raising. j. TAYLOR. Notice- of Dissolution. TTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TnE JJt partnership heretofore existing between Rudolph Barth and .Michael Meyers lias been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Barth will continue the business in his own name and on his own account and will pay ail debts and collect all accounts and notes uue uie uniu f JiUUUL.ru ISA Kill. , MICHAEL MEYER. Astoria, Nov. I'd, 18S3. d-KXK Delinquent City Taxes. ATOTrCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT T. i-1 the undersigned, Cliief of Police, liave been furnished with a warrant from the City Council requiring me to collect the tax es assessed for the year 1ES3, and now delin quent upon the list and make return of the same within sixty days. All parties so In debted will therefore please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. a W, LOUGHERY, . , Chief of Police. Astoria, Oregon, October 25th, 1SS3. lit lew Mure, epic n is n x me ho new iur& MAIJT STUSEX, lias 0Nsl to the pubiir a full line of Toys, Velocipedes, Roller Skates, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, Baby Carriages.. Bird Cages. Japanese Goads. Acssrdeons. Violins, Sheet Music. Stationery. Cutlery. Notions, and other Novelties too numerous to mention. 'Onlvone mice for all" Is our wathwml. and wo sre witlinr tn "stand or fall' bv Our Record. "Honesty Is the best policy." liuure iniemtons. Owing to our large Ineresw of business we have had t tKieti in mok commodious quarters. We invite the public to give its h call ami tnit swttefy tfeeimetaN that nothing is misrepresented, as wo take great pleasure in showing mir goods. V'e make a spe My of Baby Carriages, Acccrdeons. And all kinds of Reading flatter. A complete line of IIOMPAY iOCS unaurpaaeed anywhere will be opened snoniy. uur prices ueiy companion, van nun U n BlUfyiH ViUlU i Formerly Old Main Street, - 133 mm The Favorite Astoria Suburb. Eligible Site for Homes. Little or no Grading ior Lots or Expenses on Street Improvements. Plenty of Wood and Good Water. If you want to make monevv.liilrtyouare asleep, seize this opportunity to INVEST IX AI.DERRROOK PROPERTY, and double your money next swimr. This is no fiction for it is well knewu that navo since oeeu soiu lorinrce nines uic amount nicy wourht men. au in new ci me extensive milling operations contemplated to be erected at an early' day in Aldetbrook similar results are sure 10 itwo-.v a jihu:-ious investment 01 a tew Hunureu now. Instructed by Jlessrs. Dozorth Johns, on Wednesday, November 14th, at !:30 P. HI. At my Auction IZoonis. I will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidders, 50 eligible lots in the town of Alder brook. TERMS : One half cash, balance in easy payments to suit pnrcluisers. Title perfet. Warranty deed. IS. C. HOnorX. Auctioneer. Fine Goods - Eednee Ladies desirous of procuring Goods uneojialed in Style and Pinisli "will take pleasure in examining our Stock of KS, SATIMS and BESSS GOODS. EST THE GENTS' EUStllSHlTTG BEPAETMENT, Everything is Complete and of the "best. PRAEL BROS. MANUFACTURER OP FURNITURE Ss BEDDING AND DEALER 111 Carpets, Oil Oloth, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Picture Frames ami Moulding "WINDOW CORNICES AND CURTAIN POLES Complete in every branch. NOTICE T 0 CANNEEYSIEF ! i I "WILL MAKE UOXES XEXT SEASON in any amount required, and euaiantec to have them satisfactory in every respect. Mrnrlmfn, clmnl-o it-Ill lin It .....tc . nailed boxes i" cents. Anyone wishing to make a contract for cases can confer with J.C.TKULU.XGEI!. ocU-3in Proprietor "West Shore Mills. THE LATEST STYLES WALL PAPER AT B. B. FRANKLIN'S, XEXTDOORTO ASTORIAX OFFICE. A very large Stock from which to solect. "NYindow curtains made to order. E"My patent Trimmer to cut WaU Paper will do lound convenient to my patrons. li ft i i N6W 6fJ0!iSs k e v c - mmm mmmi 3 and wr pat ar.'tons iv n guarantee for our ami o eutivineeti. . 1? I. X. L. Store, Astoria, Oregon. at Aiinfinn 1 AHerbrook lots sold at auction last y oar ncei Wall Paper, Mirrors. iHarta P'M Ship Glianrllery A. VAN OUSEH & GO., UfsffjvarQ 3Ild ShlD Ch3iid!prV --aiU-'cl- "J uauCiy, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binnacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine,' Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Vrought Iron Spikes, . Galvanized Cut Nails. Agricultural Implements, Sewing Iflacliiiics, Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc, , EBAKK L, Fresh Fruits TEi: apply to il-.- Captain, or to E. P. Parks 3 e ri2 za t? HAVE JUST I2ECEIVE3 A STOCIi OP BOOKS. The ymmg and old, rich and poor can all be accommodated. Agents fGr tho Kranich & Bach and ftlandsfeldt & Notni Pianos and Western Cottage Organs. Ordurs for nil kinds of Music or Instruments will be promptly filled. 38. F. STETESS & CO., Citv Cook Store. Have a Full Line of jour ierni THE NEW MODE l1 t:-' CALL AXD EXAMINE ITYOTJ WILL BE PLEASED. j 1 E. it. IIAWES is also agent for the JIEiPKL Mil latent Mss Store A. FDIiI, STOCK Tv;o doors east of Occident Tlotel, SUCXJES30R TO JACK PLUMBING, GAS FITTING. AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. CIIE?jA313S STHEET, P.'cxt to C Jj. Parltcr's Store. ir. OLSKX. J. GVSTA7S0N. lARTiN OLSEN &, CO. DEALERS IN rnTTTD "TTrpTT"n Tin C U J7bJ.N 11U XXJli JOJliAJJy lit. Vomer 3Iain and fcsuucinoqaa Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER' ETC A Complete Sfoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD. Vest-Bighth Street Assessment. NOTICE is hereby given that tho assessment made by Ordinance No. SCO of the City of Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council of said city on the lOtlr day of October, 1883, and was approved on the llth day of October, 1SS3, for the proposed improvement of West-Eighth street, in the City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded byJohnM.Shively, from the south side of Water street to the south side of Cedar street in the manner pro vided bv Ordinance No. T67 of the City of Astoria, and which Ordinance passed the Common Council of said citv on the 23d day of October, 1883, and was approved on the 24th day of October, 183, on eacli of the following described lots fronting on said portion of said street, is now payable at the office of the City Treasurer in U.S. gold coin, and unless paid within live days from the expir ation of this notice, viz: Thursday, November 15, 1883, the Common Council will issue warrants for the collection thereof. The assessment is as follows: bisters of Charity W W&GWTarker . .las W Welch 3Irs S F Wood John W Welch D II Welch Mrs 31 1 Jlerren 125 1J 125 n liH 125 1 135 J By order of the Common Council. Astoria, October 2C, 1883. PAEE & Vegetables v STEADIER CLARA PARKER Fimona f) fit nnU Wrfcfrr or TOWING, FREIGHT orCIIAK- r. Agent. a ei RANGE CAX BE HAD IX AS TORIA OKLY OF And other first-class stoves. Fnrcaco "Worlr, Steam Pit InSs. etc., n. specialty. ALWAYS ON EAND. ASTORIA, OREGON. INS & MONTGOMERY.) -Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Wan?- A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and Kanges The Best in the market. Pmmbiag goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done In a workmanlike manner. ' A. JOHNSON. -rr nn tta -ta nr. r--r Gib StL 5 5; !; c" p p p a a. ? jr : I f 5 z 5 ; z 401 11 50 5173 80 199 70 3185 30 2G2 20 SG2 50 C2 50 62 50 T. S. JEWETT, Auditor and Clsnrk,