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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1902)
. .V,.'., . THE MORNING ASTORIAN. .WEDNESDAY, DECKMBEk 31, 1IHK2 i I i COAL MINE OPERATIONS OUOHTTO MK CONDUCTED BY iOVUKXM12ST. lion. John Minto, of Sulojn, IIx presses Ills 'Views' on a Problem of Interest. Editor The Astorlan: Being a visit or In your city, and known to some of your cltUeni as having a long-ago knowledge, of American rule of the low- r -Columbia, I have frequently been asked my views of the future value of your resources and possible means of enhancing and developing them. The first In order of time is the sal mon interest. Of this it may be saia, the results attained by hatcheries point to the probability that the present value may not only be maintained, but Increased. The senond resource, that of forest products, can be Increased and greatly prolonged., by more economical means or harvesting and use. Each species should be applied only to its best use; the refuse of the logging should be util ised for fuel, and all debris be careful ly burned so as to remove it from be coming a dangerous conductor of forest fires. Natural forest resources' may be greatly prolonged by the substitution of coal for wood as fuel, and gravel, sand and cement for sidewalks and cel lars. Health preservation in cities and towns favor their substitution for wood. The substitution ot coal for wood as fuel Is so imperative as to make the former the foremtst ot public utilities Justifying the use of soverign - power over its supply and use. The recsnt miners' strike, the public suffering from which has justified the Intervention of the president ot the United States and appropriation of public money by congress providing for payment of commission to settle dif ferences between the laboring miners and mine operators, points to the neces sity ot separating the coal value from the surface value of the land from which food and other crops can be tak en annually by means of labor. . The recent contest between extor tionate and obstinate mine operators and the well nigh helpless and Ignor ant mine workers, has shown that own ers and operators of coal mines have a power of life and death over their la borers, and over consumers, which ought not to be continued. Not only tbat, but they hold the means of stop ping the use of steam power, and pre venting the means of national defense, by denying coal supply to war ships. The use of coal has become a necee- j slty ot life to millions; to the freedom of commerce, and to defensive warfare; and this to such an extent ns to create a new public policy, that of reserving coal measures, and working them un der humane rules, so as to Insure a pemauent supply of coal for dlstrtbu tlve ommerce and national defense, leaving the working miners as secure of health, comfort and mental freedom as are soldiers, sailors and engineers. The reservation of growing forests, which has recently become a public policy, I would b greatly aided; though this dwindles Into Insignificance when com pared with an assured supply of coal. The timber reserve policy was Initiated by its friends showing that when the nation was young congress created a forest reserve in Florida In order to secure a supply ot live oak, the sup posed best timber for warships. But now the best warship is a steel box fit ted with steel machinery, to move all of Which coal Is an absolute necessity; and the same is true ot the chief agents of commerce steamships and railroad trains. Mr. Editor, the foregoing Is rather general than local In Its aim, but Is Is written by one who In early youth and manhood learned all that the present commission will learn of the oppressive power of the mine operators over the mineworkers, and left the anthracite mines in order to attain the free life of an Oregonian, who wishes well to every Interest of this state, from the top of the highest mountain to three leagues at sea, and who now would be pleased beyond his power to say, could he see tralnloads ot coal arriving from mines at Nehalem, or elsewhere in Oregon, to a distributive point in your city. JOHN MINTO. WEST SIDE NOTES. A. Sifert spent the holidays in Port land. , , Miss E. V. Hess is spending her va cation in Portland. " Herman Cables and family went to Portland for the holidays. F. H. Mudd and family have moved back to Hammond for the winter. Malcolm Grider was at home for the holidays. He returned to Portland on Saturday. Mr. Pete Nelson is spending the Christmas holidays with bis family' at Skipanon. Miss Polly Dawson came home from Astoria on Wednesday and will remain during the Xmas vacation. Miss Hess had a Christmas tree and exercises In her schoolhouse Wednes day afternoon for her school ars. Ed King made a short visit to his sis ters, Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. M alder man, daring Jie week. On Satardayl xKeep Out the Wet 'SAWYER'S OILCLOTHiriG Tk aa. watermaf cars rat. ta Utt vnrltl. Mfel. fiuut th bl mtnii fcnd warranted watvraraar. Uvi U Mua tb rouctiMt work ad w!hr. l,Hk far the traar Mark. Itrwlkla? Som not hit. lm, aril foe MHJo.ii ta 1. 1, MHf w4 rutins Ca, Mi,, h riudm. U. .VU ASOM.SalaMft. Katt CmokHJjr. lm evening a pleasant little .party was given for him In Warren's hall. Mrs. D. E. Pease has so far receover ed from her recent serious Illness that she Is able to take short walks out of doors. The storm of the past week was very severe but no damage has been report ed othsr than a few hats lost and um brellas broken. The Christmas tree at the Methodist church was a pleasant affair tor the children. . Santa Claus made a visit ami had a good word and gift for ev eryone. The old Clatsop Literary society has been revived this winter, and meets every Saturday evening in the town hall. Quite an interest Is manifested nnd soon it will have gained its old time popularity. The proceeds derived will still be used In adding books to the library which now consists of about 100 volumes. PERSONAL MENTION F. P. Kendall spent yesterday in the city. S. Danalger Is in the city from San Francisco. Miss Eva Parker visited the city yes terday from Skipanon. Ed Lowe returned last night from a brief visit to Portland. J. W. Relth wss In the city yester day from the, Lewis and Clark. R. V. Jones, the A. C. R. R. sta tion age.it, has returned to the city. Ray Mclntire and A. Sifert ot the west side were Astoria visitors yester day. H. L. Bransford who has been at Tokeland on business has returned to the city. Miss Irens and Miss Alma Johnson are the guests of Miss Eva Parker in Skipanon. Mrs. McGregor is in the city from Aberdeen, the guest of her son William McGregor. A. J. Stuart of Aberdeen was in the city yesterday. . Mr. Suart formerly resided here, and IS a nephew of Wil liam McGregor. Misses Carol and Mabel Jeffers leave this morning for Kalama, Wash., where they will visit during the bal ance of their holidays. Hi-Cm B We have a new Consignment just in. Artistic in DesignBeautiful in Finish. WE INVITE TOUR INSPECTION Dining Room Furniture New Sideboards, New Buffets, New Dinlnrf Tables, New Chairs, Just In. Charles jfieilborn (& von BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS You will Hnd tha best ISo meal In the city at the Rising Bun Restaurant, Arrived! A car of the best Wyoming stove coal. IS per ton. Phone 61. S. Elmore & Co. WANTED S YOUNG MEN from As toria to at once prepare for Positions In the Government Service. Apply to Inter-State Corres. Inst Cedar Rapids, la. Rosyln coal lasts longer, la cleaner and makes less trouble with stoves and chimney flues than any other coal on the market George. W. 8anborn, agent Telephone tZU. Plumbing, tinning, gas o4 steam fitting at lowest rates and In work manlike maimer. Orders promptly ex ecuted. Bhop, No." US, Bond street JOHN A. MONTGOMERY. Office Constructing Quartermaster, Astoria, Ore., Dec. 10, 1902. Sealed proposals, In triplicate, will be received at this office until 10 o'clock a. m January I, 1903, and then opened foi repairs to wharf At Fort Columbia, Wash. Plans tnd specifications may be seen and further Information ob tained here. Right Is -eserved to so cept or reject any or alt proposals. Envelopes should be marked "Propos als for repairs .o wharf at Fort Co lumbia, Wash," and addressed to Geo. L. Uoodalt, Capt., and Quar. Mr, U. B. Army. Go (Q. Baff, Dentist IfsJuaB fttlV't, 171 Commercial ft. Astoria, Ore. TBLSPRONt HRD SWL Df. T. Ii. Ball DSMTUTP. 4 Cosnmerclal Street Astoria, Ore. ummnmmitmmmnsmustsmmst mtmrntkoimmmnmrnnrmra. Red Ribbon- Brand FANCY CALIFORNIA FIGS Fisher Bros.p 540-330 need sr. ixaxxnxwxnxixxaxmw Zwzszwznxztatxnxa3ixxiat jj Our Great Special Sale HAS NOW COMMENCED, and will continue for 10 dsys. ON FRIDAY H and SATURDAY. January I sod 1, we wll sell jj HEATING TOYBS st prices nevsr before named In Astoria. Our stock Is large. Corns D snd selKt during these days. Watch our announcement for nest H week. $ H. II. ZAPF, - - The House Foroisber lia.lta.iiti.ini.liil.xnx.il.rnxxiix.iHi.mi.lHj y2 Fo wteeimtlhi Amniui&l Clear amice Sale ? OF Or Dry Goods and Hen's Furnishings Begins flonday, December 29, 1902, Lasting 30 Days. S spools Clark O. N. T. Cotton , IOC 19c Towels, large size c $10.00 Men's Suits All sizes $6i98 75e Boned Corsets Grey and black f 9c lie Corset Waists will be sold for 23c U Pieces 12 1-2 e Flannel per yard 8c Fur Collarettes and Animal Scarfs at Nominal Prices. 75: White Laundered Shirts for 49C 91.50 Lace Curtains 3 1-2 yards long 98C 75c White Crochet Bed Spreads st 59c LAMBS JACKETS . All slses for $149 Bleached Mnslln st .-. 4c rc Pillow Cases 46x86 He $1 00 Mohawk Sheets ii&cM 59c Sheeting Mi.::..;. 16c - Mill Ends and Remnants at Factory Cost. J.0 Whits Walton Blankets 10x4 69c 7Sc Grey Rambler Blankets 59c 7 1-? c AmoHkeag DliiKlium at ; 5c 2 1-2 c Hantlng Cotton 1C 10c Ladles' Stockings for 8c 21c Ladles' Wool Hose . frr 19C SRo Heavy Fleeced Underwear (ladles') $3c BOYS SUITS t $1.98 Mackintoshes Dress Goods of Muslin Underwear': all kinds AT COST - - AT COST- - AT COST , : , 4 Sale Lasts 30 days. 580 Commercial St. .' - ,- - 'r. f ,