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PAGE FOUR. Deinoniino JWorian ESTABLISHED 1873 PUBLISHED BY ASTORIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. J. H. CARTER, G ENERAL MANAGER, v i . RATES. . 4 ' By mail, per year . ...... . . . $6 00 By mail, per month 50 By carriers, per mouth. 60 THE SEMI-WEEKLY ASTOUIA3T. By mail, per year, in advance .......... $1 00 WHERE WE COULD LEARN. There is very much the American could learn in England and from England, if he would and be the gainer by it, as railway statistics show, says the Commercial Tribune. During the twelve months ending December 31, 1903, England carried, on her 22,890 miles of railways, many more passengers than were carried on the 203,890 miles of railways 'in the United States. Yet on English railways only ne passenger out of each 47,000,000 carried was tilled, and one injured out of each 1,540,745, while in the United States one passenger was killed for each 3,963,678 carried, and one injured in each 146,788, the figures at home being for the twelve months ending June 30, 1903. . . ! England got through the year with 235 collisions and derailments, while in the United States there were 10,643. It does not follow, by any means, as the Philadelphia Ledger insists, that the American h criminally reckless and wholly indifferent to duty. 'More probably it indicates the necessity for haste in the United States, and the willingness of the American "to take chances." Whatever the reason for the great disparity in the English and American figures and casualties, it is time for the American to take more care, and for the American Tailway employe to shunt his willingness to take chances from him and to refuse to allow his passengers to fefce the chances they are, too often, too willing to take. J , . ; In safety appliances the American is as amply supplied as his English cousin. In roadbeds he is behind the Englishman and in the practice of fenc ing his railways he is not in it with John Bulk Of course, it is not true that there is greater safety, on English lines because they are so short that the fuperintendent can see from one end to the other; but the English railway employe t is held to a atricter legal accountability than he is held in the United States, and there is not the forgetfulness of disasters in England that obtains in America, where the cost of transportation by rail or river is leavy in the matter of life and limb. In due time there will come changes, and safety will be largely increased in the United States; but there is no reason why the change should not be brought about at once. The figures of English and American railway statistics are not comforting. JAPAN'S SPLENDID SEA FIGHTERS. The official reports of the latest naval engage ments between the Japanese and the Russians,, in which the latter had one battleship sunk and an other battleship and an armored cruiser disabled, but increases the respect which must be accorded the Japanese navy, says the Post-Intelligencer. The victory, it is true, was made possible through the weakness and imbecility manifested by the Russian admiral, whose course is without any adequate ex planation. But the results could not have been ac complished, at the same expenditure, had it not been for the splendid audacity of the Japanese tor pedo flotilla, which has scored another long mark to its credit. It appears by the official report of Admiral Togo that after the Russian fleet, with the utmost difficulty, had made its way out of the inner harbor, an evolution requiring many hours, owing to the bstructed and dangerous condition of the .channel, the Japanese tried in vain to lure the Russians out act from under the protection of the forts in order to engage them in the open sea. Failing in this, tight successive attacks were made upon the Rus sians by flotillas of torpedo-boat destroyers, with the final result of sinking one splendid battleship and crippling other fighting ships of the fleet. The almost incredible feature of it is that in these eight successive attacks, the Japanese torpedo destroyers received but' a very small amount of injury, which atainly goes to show that Russian naval gunnery ir not improving. , Whatever object the Russian admiral may have had in bringing out his fleet, it certainly was not accomplished. All he did was to secure the further crippling of his force, save that he demonstrated, for the information of the Japanese,, that the bat tleships crippled in previous torpedo-boat attacks have been repaired sufficiently, at least, to enable them to keep afloat, for they appeared in his line of battle. It has also been shown that the ehnnnol between the inner and outer harbors at Port Ar thur, which the Japanese have tried so desperately to close, is still open, although it is difficult and dangerous to take vessels through it Admiral Togo has demonstrated anew that he is one of the greatest naval commanders of the world. ? AMERICAN MONEY SENT ABROAD. Basing its conclusions on the statement of the Ameriean consul, Mr. McGinley, who is stationed in the Greek capital, that Greek aliens in this coun try, numbering 20,000, send back lu Greet an nually the sum of $2,000,000, or not tar from that amount, the Press estimates that the other 12,000,000 or 13,000,000 of aliens send more than $120,000,000 a year, or, in tea years, the sum of $1,200,000,00 in American gold. The Italians notoriously follow this practice, and the Scandinavians also, to a large ex tent Its argument is that a less prosperous country would have been seriously injured by such a drain. We know that in earlier days the then predominat ing class of immigrants, namely, he Irish, also sent money home, but wages were not then as high nor money as plenty, though conditions in both cases : were better here than there, and the savings were usually sent to assist some relative to reach the fortunate land, where, as a rule, they settled and grew up with the country." The Greeks and the Italians do not seem to do this to as large an extent, nor is it certain it is desirable they should. They are of alien race as well as alien language, and have peculiar ideas about what constitutes a free coun try; as a rule, they look upon it as a sponge to be squeezed, and certainly this great monetary drain must at some time be felt We are indeed paying high for our liberal immigration policy. What are we going to do about it! More secure from intrusion of the spoiler than were the pyramids, the tombs of Egypt's ancient kings, is the last resting place of an American 'sovereign," the late Levi Z. Leiter, merchant prince of Chicago. Mindful, no doubt, of the outrage by ghoulish blackmailers perpetrated on the tomb of Alexander T. Stewart, Mrs. Leiter has taken the extrardinary precaution of having the casket con taining her husband s body enclosed in a sunken solid mass of masonry and steel, the girders' of the boxlike structure alone weighing five tons. With some people there would be apprehensions that the 'last trump" could not be heard through such a wall, but the gruesome grave robber is a more im mediate and tangible consideration. BUSY MAKING SMALL COINS. Coinage of Csnts and Nickels Tske Up Tim of Government Mint. Director of the Mint Roberts, who whs In Portland for a short time lust week, wild, when questioned ai to the conduct of the government mint: 'No, there will be no more new silver dollar pieces turned out of the govern ment's money plant unless by some chance a 16-to-l. congress should be elected, for the supply of silver bullion purchased under the Shermun act Is exhausted." From July 14. 1890, when the Sher man law went Inta effect, until It was repealed In 189S, the government bought 155.000.000 ounces of silver. This has gradually been worked up Into dollars until the present time, when such coinage has ceased, In all nrobabllity never to be resumed. Mr. Roberts continued: "Our records show a remarkable In crease In the gold production of the world during the past decade. For the year 1890 the output of the world's gold mines amounted to 1120,000,000, In 1893 It was $123,000,000, in 1903 be tween $325,000,000 and $330,000,000, our figures are not complete, and for 1904 It will, In all likelihood, be $330,000,000. The annual gold output of the world has nearly trebled In ten years. That's why there Is no "silver question." "Most people think the mints are busy coining gold. They are mlstakea The bulk of the work we da Is In the making of copper cent pieces and nick els. The profits derived from the coin age of these two coins last year amounted to almost $2,000,000, which paid all the operating expenses. We buy a pound of copper for IS cents and make 144 cent pieces out of It. Nickel costs 40 cents a pound, and a pound makes over $4 worth of nickels, so you see what a nice profit there I in the business. "Formerly very few pennies were In circulation on the Pacific coast or In the Rocky Mountain country, but now they are used everywhere, and the de mand Is Increasing. "Don't get the Impression, however, that we are going out of the gold-coin business. For the fiscal year, ending today, our coinage of gold will reach $200,000,000, the largest In the history of the country, and the largest gold mintage ever turned out by any coun try in the world in one year." w II mum to WM pf jr, Or win mto ', lrtlM , ArilMttU put. r I'm I tm t , r msk k hk A Sill l l,l.H WHIwt Irwlt, Cfi 1 To St. Louis and Return i,m is, t. ill Jir i. l St !. "I ft 4,71 OcMtof 1,4, . twllM,lMy4rfc . The Rock Island Syitem often two routes to the World's Fslr City via St. Psul-j Minnetpolii, ind through Scenic Colorado, j No change of ein, Ogdcn to St. Loud and St. Paul to St. Louii. Full Infomutlon oa reauesL Call or writs. A. H. McDonald, Ototrsl Aft, 140 3rd StrMl, cor. Aldtr Btrast. Portland. Ore. ttiiitiTTTttiiiixmiiiiiiininiimTn . a am .--I H staple ana fancy urocmes FLOUR, FEED, PROVISIONS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. 8uppttes of All Kinds at Losst Prices for Fishermen, Farmsrs and Leggsrs. Branch Uoioolowo, Phones, 711, Unloalows, 70 A. V. ALLEN, Tenth and Commerelel Streets. ASTORIA, OREGON. ,JaTTTtitlTw..tiiillllHIIIIIllAliniIUlIUimO Dr. VAUGHAN, Dentist Pytbiao Building, Astoria, Oregon. lios One of the results of the independence of the district of Panama and its erection into an autono mous government is the stimulation of her people to home industries. For iastance, hereafter when a man buys a Panama hat hell know it was made on the isthmus; at least there'll be an even chance of it, whereas now they are made in any old place, Let the little republic swing her hat for all she is worth. We hear her shouting. Shade trees in the streets of American cities and towns are in most places too few and far between. None of those in good condition which are orna mental to the thoroughfares should be neglected. n fact, all of them should be protected with sedulous care. In too many instances they do not receive diligent fostering, and horses kill no small number of them by biting away the bark. Dr. Dowie returns home and scolds the news papers the first thing; and yet, without the atten tion which the newspapers have given him Dr. Dowie might now be peddling shoestrings on a street corner or selling hair restorative on commission direct to the consumer. A government food expert has discovered that after people eat a good deal of poisonous food they get so they don't like it; and doubtless he could find that many folks live to a green old age by not worrying all the time over what they eat. , It is pointed out that the Japanese soldier has not so good feet as the Russian, but his superiority at the other end remains unchallenged. The stock-raiser in the west and the consumer in the east are alike wondering what on earth is the matter with the price of beef. Secretary Hay seems to have no doubt ihat whatever the South American countries may think about it, as Americans we are It. Some men do not go to church for the same reason that so many clergymen indulge in a summer vacation. ; i ' - - Jil fS J5TOMACH , "f0 Sitters a Isn't it reas onable to sup pose thst when the Bitters has cored thou sands of oases f! ofwesk torn .-V ach" in the past uuiii mi. vuio you toot It is worth trying anyhow. Indlgestloa, CoMistlp atlon. Poor Appetite, spepsia, tulency Bilious and ness. The World's Fair Routs. Those anticipating an eastern trip, or a visit to the Louisiana Purchase exposition at Bt Louis, cannot afford to overlook the advantages offered by the Mlssuri Pacific Railway, which, on account of Its various routes and gate ways, has been appropriately named "The World's Fair Routs." Passengers from the northwest take the Missouri Pacific trains from Den ver or Pueblo, with the choice of either going direct through Kansas City, or via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasant Hill. Two trains dally from Denver and Pueblo to Bt Louis without change, carrying all classes of modern equip ment, Including electric lighted obser vation parlor cafe dining cars. Ten dally trains between Kansas City and St. Louis. Write or call on W. C. McBrlde, gen eral agent, 124 Tnird street, Portland, for detailed information and Illustrat ed literature. Dr. T. L. BALL Dr. F. I. Friedrich, DENTISTS 624 Commercial street. Astoria Ore. Dr. W. O. LOGAN DENTIST 678 Commercial St., Shansban Building C. J. TItENCIIARD Insurance, Commission and Shipping. CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKER. Agent Wells-Fargo and Northern Paclflo Express Companies. Cor. ELEVENTH and BOND STS. JAY TUTTLE, M. D. rUl'BlClAN AND 8UBQEON . Acting AwtelMl turf oa I'. 8. lUrlns Hospital Scrtlc. Office hours: 10 to St am. 1 to 4: JO pjn. 477 Commercial Street, tod floor. Dr. RIIODA 0. HICKS OSTEOPATHIST Msnsell Bldg. 171 Commercial St NIONI BUCK JOM. C. W. BAItR, DENTIST Msnsell Building 673 Commercial Street, Astoria, Or TELEPHONE BED 2O0L "Neglected colds make fat grata yards." Dr. Wood's Norway Pins Syrup helps men and women to ft happy, vigorous old ass. ONQ TO THE FAIR. What to Do If You Desire Praotioal Information. If you contemplate visiting the St Louis Exposition, to secure reliable In formation as to railroad service, the lowest rates and the best routes. Also as to the local conditions In St Louis, hotels, etc., etc. If you will writs the undersigned, stating what information you desire the same will be promptly furnished. If we do not have It on hand, will secure it for you if possible, and with out any expense to you. Address B. H. TRMBTJLL, Portland, Ore. The TROY Laundry Is the only White Labor Laundry in the City. Docs the Best of "Work at very reasonable Prices, and is in every way worthy of your patronage. Cor. 10th and DUANE STS. Phone 1991 PIMEL & COOK TRANSFER CO. Telephone 221. Draying and Expressing All goods shipped toourcare will receive special attention. 709-715 Commercial Street. Working Night and Day. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. These pills change weak ness Into strength, Hstlessness into en ergy, brain-fag into mental power. They're wonderful in building up the health. Only 25c per box. Sold by Chas. Rogers, , Reliance Electrical Works H.w.CYaaa, Manager We are thoroughly prepared for making estimate, and executing order, for all kind, of electrical installing and repairing. Supplies in stock. Wo wll the Celebrated SHELBY LAMP. Call op Phone 116L 428 BOND STREET xixrrii:rftiiiYTTrrTTTrTTTrtYYYTTTTTTTTTTTTTT-rTTTT FRESH AND CURED MEATS Wholesale and Retail t Ships, Logging Camps and Mills supplied on short notice." LIVE STOCK BOUGHT AND SOLD WASHINGTON MARKET . CIIRISTENSON & CO, ANDREW ASP, BLACKSMITH. Having Installed a Rubber Tiring Maohine of the latest pattern I am prepared to do all kinds of work in that line at reasonable prices. Telephone 291. CORNER TWELFTH AND DUANE STREETS.