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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1903)
ASTORIA , OREGON, THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 1903. I V . : i I i 1 1 4' The Daily Astorian AND : Astoria Daily News Established 1873 FKANKLIN 1'KINTING Publishers. CO., UNION(lffiLABEL RATESi . rient by mail, per yeai. ..86 00 Sent by mail, per month 50 Served by carrier, per month ...... ' 60 SEMI-WEEKLY, beat by mail, per year, In advance $1 00 The Astorian guarantees to Its ad vertisers the largest circulation of any newspaper published on' the Columbia River. . ,. -, SOME INTERESTING FACTS. 'J: The Oregon congressional delegation has adopted a novel and effective meth od of urging the Lewis and Clark ap propriation. The members have se cured a statement showing the amount of money derived by the government from the Oregon country during the past 50 years. The Washington cor- respondent of the Oregonlan sends his I.aper an Interesting story of the mat ter, In which he says: "Basad upon figures furnished by the secretary of the treasury, Senator Mitchell In his forthcoming speech In support of the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion bill, will be able to show that the Oregon country, during the past half century, has contributed, four times as much, to the .federal treasury as has been, expended by the national govern ment for t,he Improvement of the water ways of that section, , s the river and hurbor, appropriations ... comprise , the great bulk of those,, authorized by congress, it will be, apparent that .the Pacific northwest has enriched the gov- ernment, far beyond the total expendi tures the government has made for the benefit of those states. This being the case, the request for; $2,125,000. for ..the Lewis and Clark exposition, which will be of especial benefit to 'the Oregon country,' will appear more modest than without the foregoing showing of facts. ..; 1 , ., ,,;. ,, ,. ', "In responding to Senator Mitchell's resolution, Secretary Shaw sent to the senate a statement showing that 'the Oregon country' has contributed In cus toms receipts, International, revenue and receipts from public lands during the past , GO , -years, a total of $D4,86Mffi3, whereas the government has expended In those three states for jlverajid har bor improvements only $13,181,731. In custom receipts ulone, $20,357,502 has been collected in Oregon, Washington und Idaho since 1851, the Portland dis trict having contributed $11,816,286 of this amount, while Astoria produced $2,202,812, Yaqulna, $195,312, and Coob Hay, ICE." Customs receipts from all Washington ports amounted In the same period to $6,015,362, and In Iilaho, Jti2T,0!8. ' s "Out of a total of $14,255,808 in In ternal revenue, the Oregon district con tributed $11,806,162; Washington, which was In the Oregon district from 1885 to ls02, $1,221,218, and Idaho, $1,228,428. " Out of aggregate receipts from the sale of public lands amounting to $20, 255,743, Oregon, since 1854, has contrib uted $7,916,174, Washington, $9,403,815, and Idaho, $2,935,754." . ' It will be seen from this that the Oregon country has fully paid its way It will do more in the future, when Its resources are more thoroughly devel oped. With twice the population, which can reasonably be expected within 20 years, the Pacific northwest will be Uncle Sam's garden spot, as well as a bustling center of commercial activ ity. The government owes this region a duty and congress should not hesi tate to make the appropriation for which Senator. Mitchell's bill calls, t-- a terminology concise, definite and free from ambiguity, affording- a maximum facility In the countless transactions and computations of science, manufac ture and commerce." , . NATIONAL TREASURER'S REPORT, The annual report of Secretary, of the Treasury fihaw, just made-public, is of especial Interest, accounting, as it does, for the late reaction in market values. , The secretary shows that this reaction was due entirely to ' natural causes the reaction that ' always fol lows prices prevailing during the high tide of prosperity. Referring to our currency system arid the status of the money market, Mr. Shaw says: '- "Our currency system has been sub jected durlrfg the year to some severe tests. Unprecedented prosperity ' en couraged the natural optimism of our people to such an extent thdt property of all kinds found ready and eager buy ers at figures phenomenally high. A condition, therefore, existed which of necessity could not last. Within a year the market value of stocks and bonds, the proper and legitimate holdings of the people, has depreciated in an am ount estimated far In excess of the cost of four year's devastating civil war. Yet, notwithstanding this enormous and Inconceivable shrinkage, it has not affected in noticeable degree other clas ses of property. Banking institutions' have exhibited no suggestion of weak ness, few business failures have occur red, there has been but a slight cur tailment In commercial enterprises, very little apparent hardship, and absolutely no fear of a.ny depreciation in any form of currency. To all appearances, the crisis is passed. There now exists scant reason for apprehension certain ty no occasion for alarm." , The secretary also points out the need for the adoption 'of the international metric system, and steps looking to this will doubtless be taken by congress at the toresent- session, t .In this respect the report says: "During the year the, attention of this department has l?een forcibly called to the growing need for international uni formity In so fundamental a necessity to trade as weights and measures. The customs congress of American repub lics, held -at. JJew, York, strongly urged the adoption of the metric system to simplify the transaction of Government business in connection with interna tional trade. Moreover, the National Board of Trade of the United States, the Board of Trade of Canada, and the Congress of Chambers, of Commerce of the Brltlnh empire have recently urged by strong resolutions the adoption of the metric system. The experiences of 40 countries of the world has proved beyond question that the International metric system Is unsurpassed for prac tical convenience, possessing as It does The loss of the Italian bark Cavour at the mouth of the river is regrettable but the disaster can In no way te at tributed to poor harbor facilities. Sand island has always existed and always will. The fault lies rather with the ship herself and her equipment. There is plenty of good, safe anchorage in As tovia harbor, and if masters of vessels will but seek it there will be no such accidents as that which ended the career of the old Cavour. Plenty of cable and proper mudhooks are very, essential at all times;. ... , Children are not permitted to par ticipate In any theatrical entertainment In Oregon, owing to the child labor law, which wa3 enacted at the legislative session last winter and but recently be came operative. ' Poor ., "Little Eva!" What will the "Tom shows" do, now? The slate of Washington is to pay $2500 to the men who tracked Tracy. Now If Oregon will pay $2500 to the men who made an actor out of Tracey, equity's ends will have been subserved. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY." Take Laxative Bromtf Quinine Tablets.'- All drugglsta refund the money if it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's sig nature Is on each box. 25c. - tf The American woman wants her bust to appear large. A St. Louis woman was married re cently with a baby In her arms. Worry never helps. Nothing is worth worrying about. It's work that counts. One hundred and thirty-three thous and women work in Masachusetts factories. Madam Adelina Pattl at 60 years of age does not look a bit over 35. Won derful how she keeps so young. If the women folks would remember to send their news items to this office it would relieve us of much labor. Man proposes and woman accepts and In after years they wonder how the fool killer happened to overlook them. A bride should always wear: ' Something old something new. Something borrowed and something blue. In the universities and colleges, which In 1870 had hardly any women, there are to-day 23,000- women, as opposed to 37,0H0 men. ,; , , ; At this time of the year, many of our young folks are being married. A nice wny Is not to have weuaing marcnes, etc , they are so embarassmg, nut tne bride and groom can mingle with the guests and at the appointed hour step forward and be married. Two thousand New York society wo men forgot tneir nice manners wnen May Coolet was married recently. They hid In the gallery of the church, some lying flat on the floor in order to be allowed to see the ceremony. Of course they were not Invited and the janitor put them out. Poor things. n nn u PI Has vSome Interest ing' Petticoat News. f T..MU A Trio of Grand Values at $3 Each Black mercerized sateen petticoat, deep circular flounce seven narrow hemtnea ,. ruffles " " mv,c , i" ...v'- ' . - ' $3,00-4 Deep circular pleatedflounce $3.00 ; Mercerized morreen with flounce $3.00 v Two Great Values at $4.00 Each Black mercerized sateen with silk flounce - - - - - ' : $4.00 With small silk flounces $4.00 SILK SKIRTS Elegant silk taffetta skirts, - $5-5 O Heavy taffeta with box pleated flounce - - - - - $9.00 KILTS FOR LITTLE BOYS 1 TO 3 YEARS Navy and red cloth and serge kilts trim med with braid and buttons , - ; $2.10 Velveteen kilts and coats - - $400 , Little one's velvet coats ' - - $3.75 SMALL TO LKS FUR :J . ; 1 White boas and fur,,,; Grey and brown ,. -Thibet' ' .' ,,,,.,-.-,.., Ladies fur .,' . - - $1.10 ; ,,,..,$1.10;, ..... ,,- - $3.75 $1.00 to $20.00 t Latest designs in Ladies', Misses' and Children's' g'olf g'loves. j& These tiny CaosulflS are superior to balsam ot topaioa, CURE IN 48 HOURSVAUUl the same diseases with out inconvenience. 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Telephone t2L DRAYING AND EXPRESSING No All goods shipped te our care Will receive special attention. 538 Duane St W. J. COOK. Mgr. John FuUrman, G. W. Mortpn. Central Aleat Market 642 COMMERCIAL ST. Your orders for -meals, botu FRESH AND SALT Will be promptly stid " - sttisiaetorlly attended to Telepbone Nn. S21. The Pioneer il iktf ijt '.', ): -1 ' -(', 1 ' . Limited There is no train in service on any railway in the world that equals in, equipment The Pioneer Limited train from St. Paul to Chi cago via the ; Ciiicag o. & St. Paul Railway The railway company owns and operates the , sleeping and dining cars on its trains, and gives to its patrons an excellence of service not obtainable elsewhere. The buffet cars, compartment qars, standard sleeping cars and dining cart of The i Pioneer are the i handsomest ever built.' -'-- - - - .-.,-.... V ROWE, General Agent 134 Third Street, Portland RELIANCE Electrical Works 428 BOND ST. We are thoroughly prtpared for maklnj estimates and executing orders for all kinds of electrical Installing and Repairing Supplies In stock. We eell the celebrated 8HELBT LAMP. Call up Phone 11 U. H. W. CYRUS. Mgr OSTE O PATHY DR. ILH0DA C HICKS Man sell Bldg. Phone Black 1055 I7S Commercial 8t Astoria Ore. Bstom iron Works Foot ol Fourth Street kers Land and Marine EnrtnML Rniiar Dustings of all descriptions nude to order on short notloe. Bteamboat and oannerr work specially. John Fox A. L. WnT v r. Li. tsisnop wwu Bavuua rana. President and Superintendent lee President ..Heeretar; . Treasurer Abercrombie & Wilson ATTOBNEYS-AT-LAW ': Pste Building - . ... Astoria Perfection of Fit1 44Z and stvle can always be depend upon when yon get a Suit of , clothes from A. Lake... , Astoria's Leading Tailor. "Ma terlals and workmanship are the best that can be procured and prices within reach of all. Don't forget tto number, - - 22 mman stuct