Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1904)
PAGE TWO. ASTORIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, JOLT 21, 1904, TO BUILD UP OUR MARINE Sensible Suggestion Comes From J. Ernest Laidlaw, a Well Known Portland Man. : REGISTRY SHOULD BE OPENED If Americans Could Purchase Vessels Where They Wish, It Would Soon Increase Our Tonnage. in for Cherbourg or .some y other French harbor, and remaining there a few hours, then continuing on their way. sailing under the bounty, though they carried an English cargo from an English port" "Give the linera a mall bonus and permit American firms to purchase Ttssels where they 'wish, thus allow ing craft of any build to come under or registry, and you have a solution for the rehabilitation of the American merchant marine," was the substance of the remarks xtt'Z. Ernest Laidlaw f the firm of James laidlaw & Co., when discussing the approaching hear ing toy be' held, by the congressional merchant marine commission in Port land August 1. "Why all this discussion relative to the upbuilding of the country's ship ping Interests, when a well-tried plan presents , Itself for adoption? Ger many and Norway both owe the In crease in their merchant fleet to just uch a proposition. Vessels built on any quarter of the globe are registered under those flags, and the result has been all that could be wished. What Is the sense of taxing a man In Arizo na, for Instance, who probably never saw a ship, in order that more car riers may be built In. this country? It would prove- a constant drain on the treasury,, besides it Is doubtful if the American shipbuilding- plants could construct steamers and sailing craft fast enough. "The United States has compara tively but few yards, and there would be plenty of work for all if foreign built ships were taken under our regis try. Last year Germany bought 3 per cent of the merchant vessels built in England, besides commissioning those launched on her own shores. This talk about foreign built vessels being inferior to the American man wfacture is inconsistent Tou can buy American steel cheaper in England than in America for shipbuilding pur poses, and the product of such yards as are on the Clyde can certainly be compared with any hr the worlL At the present time a foreign built vessel cannot b- taken, under the stars and stripes- unless built here or she has been wrecked and three-quarters of her full value spent to rebuild her. "Within six months after the adop tion of a plan for taking all vessels under the flag, the merchant marine fleet would be augmented by the ad dition) of fully 30,000 tons. The steamers of the Dollar line are regis tered in British Columbia, and many ther owners in San Francisco have hips flying those colors, because they are foreign built The laxness of the Chilean laws Induced a number to take out registries under that mandana, all of which would be immediately brought nder the protection of Uncle Sam. When the United States obtained the Hawaiian group a large fleet of craft constructed In other countries were given the benefit of an American regis try, thus increasing the strength of the Seet "Of course It would not be Just or equitable for the government to place a high fee for a registry, because it would not be placed at any expense. There are British and German tramp steamers now in the Pacific that would unquestionably fly the stars and stripes under those conditions. The federal tews extend the best of protection to the American trade on the Atlantic, Pacific and in the Philippines, and the nly reason more of our vessels are not peratlng In the deep water trade is because the coastwise business keeps them going. If the liners were given a mail subsidy with the understanding they were to be included in the aux iltary fleet, so as to be available in time of war, that would be all the bounty necessary. "The lesson gleaned by France in the subsidy business appears to me to have been a costly one. Though the law has been in force but two years, the government Is short fully 372,000,000 of the amount required to meet the obligations to the shipowners. According to the measure the French Teasels were compelled to sail from a French port with cargo. France not nly wanted to increase her mercan tile fleet, but saw an opportunity for bringing in and taking away vast quantities of imports and exports That was the undoing of the subsidy, for vessels loaded in Great Britain for different parts of the world, first head WANT LOWER LUMBER RATES Millmen to Hold Conference at Port land With Ben Campbell. Portland Journal: "Ben Campbell assistant traffic director of the Harrl man system, will be here in a short time and the matter of & reduction in the lumber rates to Missouri river points will be taken up with him," said W. B. Ayer. president of the Eastern & Western Lumber Company, yesterday. Mr. Ayer has returned from the east having been a delegate to. the national republican convention at Chicago, and he was speaking of the efforts made to secure a reduction on the lumber rates to the east Mr. Ayer believes there would be no difficulty in getting a 40- cent rate to Missouri river points, were it not for the fact that the officials of roads running to the south threaten to meet any rate made by the roads run ning to the northwest coast, with the result that southern lumber would still be able to keep the Oregon product out if the threat were carried intoi effect "It is true that a lower rate was made on hemlock and spruce, but this is of no benefit to. the staple fir productions of Oregon." said Mr. Ayer. "What is needed here is a lower freight rate on Oregon fir, that Is in great demand.! The production of lumber has increased and It Is important for the industry that rates be made so that the product can be placed in' the eastern market" Puget sound lumbermen recently heja a conference with railroad traffic man agers at Chicago, but it availed them nothing. The only concession granted was a reduction on the rate of hemlock and spruce, used for special purposes only. A lower freight rate on fir to Mis souri river points, that is, a reduc tion to 40 cents a hundred, would open a great market for Oregon fir, and all the mills would have to run on full time day and night to fill the ordera There is a little comfort, however, in the statement of Mr. Ayer that the matter will be taken up with Mr. Campbell and It is possible that the Harriman lines might be induced to make some concessions In the matter of shipping Oregon fir. J. C. Croskey, manager of the Holmes Lumber Company, with offices in the Oregonian building, reports a materialj Increase in the rail shipments of lum ber to. the east, since the railroads re duced the rate on spruce from SO to 40 cents per hundred. There are plenty of inquiries for fir lumber, but on ac count of the freight rates and the pre vailing prices that can be secured it does not pay to handle it except in some special instances. Spruce, however, brings a better price, as it is used for boxes and special work, and with the reduced freight rate can be handled and marketed to advantage. New York Carpenters Will Not Go to Work Until Agreement Has Been Interpreted. WILL STOP ALL THE BUILDING Unless the Contractors Come to Terms on Disputed Clause, 400O Mcu Will Keep Vp I ndefluate Strlkci New York. July 20. Four thousand union carpenters who have been locked out by the Building Trades Employers' Association have decided to remain Idle indefinitely, pending a hard and fast interpretation of the general arbi tration agreement under which they have recently labored, with especial reference to that part binding the em ployers to use only union men. The lockout was precipitated by the al leged employment of non-union men by one contractor. One of the union lead ers declares that the struggle will con tinue all summer and completely check building operations here unless the contractors come to terms on the dis puted clause over non-union help. .Both sides are firm and it is thought likely that the struggle will prevent the completion of many buildings now nearly finished. It is a disputed point whether or not any of the other unions will be dragged into it Unless the present arbitration plan under which building operations have progressed rapidly since the disas trous experiences of last year is com pletely abandoned, there can be no strikes, sympathetic or otherwise. MILLIONAIRE'S QUEER WILL. Excludes All Heirs Who Use Liquor, Tobacco or Drugs. Franklin, Pa,, July 20. S. P. Mc- Callmont, an eccentric millionaire, who died last week, devised a way to pre vent intemperance among his heirs. He will, Just filed, excludes as beneficiaries any child who indulges In the use of liquor, tobacco, or narcotic drugs. The entire, estate goes into the hands of the executor, who shall manage it and divide annually the proceeds among only such children as do not use to bacco, liquor or narcotic drinks In any form or In any quantity. Any member of the family who uses any of these three things may become a beneficiary in the estate by abstaining from the use of them for a year. The beneficiary If he returns to the former habit is cut off. Mr. Callmont carried his doctrine to the extent of advising against the em ployment of any man or woman on the estate who smokes, drinks or uses nar cotic drugs. There are two daughters and four sons. All the latter are said to be smokers. Decrease in Pension Roll I .Topeka, Kas., July 20. The rolls for the Topeka pension agency, the largest in the United States, show a decrease of nine pensions for the year Just end ed. The list contains 115,620 perslon ers who drew 316,294,221 last year. During the year 4,332 pensioners died. Most of the veterans who died leave widows. , Wages Reduced in Cotton Mills. Manchester, N. H., July 20. Notices have been posted In all three of the Suncook cotton mills announcing a cut of 12 per cent in wages of all oper atives, to take effect July 25. The cut is due to a surplus in manufactured product. About 1,500 operatives will be affected. STRIKERS TO REMAIN IDLE SCHOOL FOR ALL "ISMS." Half a Million Dollars Set Aside for Michigan Temple Tower. Kalamazoo, Mich., July 20. A 3500,- 000 school and sanitarium, surrounded by beautiful parks, through which broad avenues will wind, is being built at Gull Lake by Mrs. May Cecil Lin coln of Buffalo, who has purchased S2 acres along the lake front. The work will probably not be completed for three years. It will be called "Temple Tower." The sanitarium will be conducted along the lines of new thought The latest improved methods of scientific treatment will be used instead of medi cines and drugs. Such discoveries as color and sound vibrations, osteopathy and electrical appliances will be used. In the school, oriental teaching deal ing with the far eastern philosophies will be taught. Mrs. Lincoln says: "Palmistry and all the mental and Christian sciences will find a home in our school." Mrs. Lincoln Is well known in Michi gan, where she has taught her beliefs for several years. For the past two years she has conducted classes in nearly all the large cities of the State. She is supprted in the enterprise by the adherents of her belief in Buffalo and other cities. Meat Supply Very Low. MIddletown, N. Y., July 20. Fifty western steers and 300 sheep have been butchered at the state hospital abba tolr to supply MIddletown and vicinity with fresh meat. The livestock was sent to this city on the hoof on ac count of the strike. The scarcity of fresh meat has led many farmers to fatten cattle and the old-fashioned killing Is now becom ing common. No Pity 8hown. "For years fate was after me con tinuously," writes F. A. Gulledge, Ver bena, Ala. "I had a terrible case of Plies, causing 24 tumors. When all failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me." Equally good for Burns and all aches and pains. Only 25c, at Cba Rogers drug store. JAY TUTTLE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND 8UKOEON . Aottng AwUUut, Burgiwa U.S. Marine Hospital tkrvl, Office hours: 10 to 11 am. 1 to 4:30 p.m. 41? Commercial Street, Ind Floor. Dr. RHODA O. HICKS OSTEQPATIIIST s MansellBldg. 871 Commercial St FHONB BLACK 3005, First National Bank of Astoria ESTABLISHED 1886 Capital and Surplus $100,000 0. W. BARR, DENTIST Mansoll Building 573 Commercial Street, Astoria, Ore . TELEPHONE BED 2W1. Dr. VAUGHAf, ' ' K " ..... ' Dentist Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon. . Dr. T. L. CALL , , ; Dr. F. I. Friedrich, DENTISTS S24 Commercial street. Astoria Ore. Dr. W. C. LOGAN DENTIST f 578 Commercial St., Sbanahan DailJing C. J. TRENCIIARD Insurance, Commission and Shipping. CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKER. Agent Wells-Fargo and Northern Paclflo Express Companies. Cor. ELEVENTH and BOND STB. Fislef s 0 pera uonse L. E. Sellg, Lessee and Manager. WeeK Commencing MONDAY, JULY 18 The Well-Known Actor, Mr. James Keane And His New York Company. In 8uperb Scenlo Productions of thf Latest Eastern Sucoeitea. Thursday Evening "Th Highwayman." Friday Evening "Heart and 8word." Saturday Evening "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Sunday Evening "Queen of Chinatown." POPULAR PRICES. Reserved Seats, BOcj Gallery, 25c The beer that made Milwaukee fam oas Schlttz is always on draught at The Grotto. Otto MIkkelson, proprietor. Bold SiteWipsio Oipsefss positive cunt WrlnflunmiUlMOrCttsrrk f tba Bladder and ViM4 XidMfi. Ho enr bo pay. Car, qalokly tad term BenUy lb wont cum of Vnrrh and txIMt, no inaitorof bow loot aUad Inc. Absolutely barmlM Bold bf droftlft. trrtot A, Ml .m W -I I wtulj mi vw " I aw.., wmm. ,l.ft,!txxM,2.n. THE SAITAl-fOTH CO, (LiiFOOTAjaa. onto by Cnas. Roger. 4SI Commercial villi S TV' X 17 .Every 7oman i u ittLeresu-u nno moo in now h ft (K mi 1110 wuimnri u 1 MARVEL Whirling Spray JTbe nW VatfUil tyriair. inlrc 1 ttvani tiurtUm. frltKf- 1 mow uonimwnia i itUSaWlvMMt a.a, au J.Ua tW I. If h mnnot supply the MiUl L'l. aixiMtil tin nth., tint un1 at u if in tiW j,. ii ... ii.Ur. tin A AitmM Utiit In. valuitlilMoliMlit MA CO., 41 firkUtw, lew fork. Office C. Q. M., Vancouver Barracks, Wash., July 6, 1904. Sealed proposals, In triplicate, will be received here un til 11 o'clock, a. m., August 4, 1904, for furnishing forage and bedding at posts in this department, for year ending June SO. 1905. Information furnished here or by quartermasters at posts. U.' S. reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals or any part thereof. Envelopes containing propo sals should be marked: "Proposals for Forage and Bedding at " addressed F. G. Hodgson, C. Q. M. ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK Capital Iald to S 100,000. Surplui and Undivided Profit! $25,000' Transacts a general banking business. Iutertet paid on time deposits. J. Q. A. BOW LB Y, O. I. PETEUSON, FRANK PATTON, J. W. GARNER, . President . Vkx President Cashier. Asst. Cashier J68 TENTH STREET, ASTORIA, ORE. a) tt k a a a k a aaaaaaaaaaaaa Some People Are Vise And some are otherwise- Get wise to the value of our Pre aoription Department when you want Pure, Clean Drugs and Medicines accurately compounded. Anything In our atock of from our prescription counter. vou can deoend uoon as being the best.. Get i - It at and Commercial Street Hart's Drug Store s aaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa Oto. H. Ctorgt, Pnuidtnt. A E. mjjlM, Cathltr, Oto. W. Wtmn, Vice-President, C It ttlfflM, Ant. Cainler. The Astoria National Bank ASTORIA, OREGON. DIRECTORS GEO. II. GEORGE, GEO. W. WARREN, ' W .II. BARKER, AUG. aCHERSECOAU. L. MAN3UR, pumcim comsroNO(rs. First National Hunk. Porlant, Owttoo. CoutluonUil Nftllouitl Bauk. C It loafu. Hank of Nw York. X. II. A . New York Crovkor- KoulworlB Wat. liank. . , L. O. RALSTON', President W. C. MORRIS, Cashier Oregon Saving's Bank 321 MORRISON Street, Portland, Ore. Wells-Fargo Company Express, Agents, Astoria, Ore., Is the depositoty for us Take your banks often to the Company and get your money to drawing interest. They have tin key. AN ASTORIA PRODUCT Pale Bohemian Beer Best In The Northwest North Pacific Brewing Co. rr HATiS TRIMMED FREE Mrs. 11 Inglcton has just received a tine line of ladies' and children's trimmed hats, and street hats. MRS. R. ENGLETON, WELCH BLOCK. Mace In All Brands and Sizes We have them in stock. Tho Trade supplied at absolutely bottom prices. We have added a Pipe Repairing Department. Best work in this line. WILL -HABJSGN 530 Commercial Street 114 Eleventh Street Or OTil II. :m i j i l l- ri Luscious Flavors From prime ripe fruit only are what make our aoda ao highly prized by all drlnkera. No harmful comequencea lurk in the foaming fluid flowing from our fountain. The atream carries Its welcome freight of coolness and mois ture wherever It goes. Results and medical science mark our pure aoda as the best antidote for thirst and dryness yet devised. EASTERN CANDY STORE. 506-508 Commercial St., Next Griffin's Book 8tore, tD THE LOUVRB A First Class Concert Hall - Finest Besort In The City ADMISSION FREE ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM CHANGE WEEKLY Seventh and Astor Streets CHARLES WIRKKALA, Prop.