The Daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, March 11, 1882, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text'S&"l 'ff' "-s'5w"-w!v?SS?5?5!SSS! S-5,'J?K?i..--' - y - - t) 8 BtWKJM J ftg J. ASTJ'RIA OKFf-ON: 6ATURDAY.. .'..MARCH. 11.12 J. r nALLOUAA Lilllur. Our Foreign Tratle. Among the annual official docu ments suitable for the guidance of Congress in its legislation this scs siontbat of the Treasury Bureau of -Statistics orVburcommerco with foreign nations daring the last fis cal year-is worthy of a prominent place. Oar exports of domestic mer chandise for that year amounted in value to $833,925,947 the largest ever known. The two items of breadstuffs and its manulnc tures, the former a little exceeding the latter, made up, in lound num bers, about 531,G00,000 of this total, or fully three-fifths. Of the remaining two-fifths the chief com ponents were provisions, S151, 528,208, and mineral oils, $40, 315,009. Tobacco, the fifth in rank of our exports, roaches about half the value of the petroleum, and then follow successively wood and its manufactures, iron and its manufactures, and live animals. All the other exports combined mako less than ninety millions. But though the aggregate of ex ports was so large, be ng almost sixty millions reatcr than that of the previous year, the chief item, breadstuffs, had fallen off 17,704, 310, and it will presumably have fallen off still more at the end of the fiscal year. The increase, how ever, -of raw cotton export, amounting to over thirty-six mil lion dollars, and of provisions, amounting to over twenty-four millions, with many minor in creases, more than made up for the falling off in breadstuff values. Looking back ton years, wo find that our exports of domestic mer chandise have, reckoned in specie, more than doubled an enormous increase from $428,398,908 'during the fiscal year ending in 1S71 to 8883,925,947 now. Further ex amining; the chief items of this vast growth are found tc be bread stuffs, provisions, . tallow, live ani- J,r Ci "? (,. mate., una, leather. Inese alone, with wood,andssita,inanufacturcs, increased 374059,476 in ten years, -thus, accounting for more than four-fifths of the entire growth of this branch of our for eign'comraercc. Still further in vestigating the increase, we find it chiefly ascribabie to the West and Northwest, and t have been there produced partly,, by the growth of the farming population from East" ern and European immigration, but chiefly tlnough the extension ol facilities of transportation by rail. That this last is really the maiu source of the growth is clear from observing that while the ear lier and later years of tho decide brought a largo influx of immi gration, during four ye.irs it dropped far below the average; again' it is noticeable that the financial panic year (1S73) avd the subsequent ones of depression are included in the decade, yet the increase in "exports steadily con tinued, and even temporary inter ruptions of railroad extension were moro than balanced by the rcduetin of freight charges to the seaboard. The'inllucnce of the reduction of the rates from 1870 and 1871 to 1880 and 1881, upon the increase in exported breadstuffs, is striking and unquestionable. For the two items of wheat and corn export alone have increased in round numbers 170,000,000; and to the same sourco may be, traced a more than five-fold increase in the cxpoi t w. efcprovisions, and an increase in that of live animals from a million dollars' worth in 1870 to nearly Bixteen and a half millions in the last fiscal year. Classifying to gether cotton, breadstuffs, pro visions, and so on, as products of agriculture, they amount to $729, 050,010 for the fiscal year, or more than four-fifths of our aggregate domestic exports. They have trebled in. aggregate value since the year before tiie war. Turning to the other branch of our commerce, we find that tho value of our imported merchandise of stuff, it starts now to the other for the fiscal year was 8G-12,(G4,- i extreme, and says: "Just as cr GiS. This was 241,2151,319 less! tain as fato, IVcmi or Si-attln I tlmu the amount of our experts of, expn domestic merchandise for the same vear. And as our total inerch.ni- dise exports, including domi-stic and others, were 8902,377,340, the real difference in alue between our exports and imports of mer chandise was S259,712,71S. This difference was larger than eei before known in thehisto'rv'of the country-; for although the value of the imports surpassed that of the i previous fiscal year, that of the ex- j ports was still mora m excess, i Nine years before, the difference had been on the import side, and had reached $182,417,491. Finally, the total of merchandise imports and exports was $1,543, 011,970; and, adding the specie, wo have an aggregate foreign trade for the vear of $1,075,024,318. U. S. BcTennc Ilarinc Service. A bill has been introduced in Congress to promote the efficiency of this Service, the main feature of which is to make proper provision for tho retirement of officers who, by reason of ago or other physical disabilities contracted in the line of duty, hae become unfit for the performance of active servive. There are also some minor provis ions deemed esspntial for its bet ter management. rJy reiernng to the last annual report of the oper ations of the service, made, by die chief of division, it will be seen that a similar measure .had been recommended by successive Se retaries of the Treasury in their annual report since 1872. In Feb- ruary, ioi, mo secretary says, in j ..W.! . I .-. -I a letter recommending a measure of-the character named: '-The op erations of the Revenue Cutter Service are seriously embarrassed, and its efficiency impaired through the want of some provision" of the character proposed, and that 'he necessity for the relief increases with time." Ok Yet no definite ac- tion has Decn taken in this matter until now, and we trust that Con gress will not overlook its neees- shy and importance, but ..will at once 'paas-jthebUl .aspresented thus iiBording trie required support to so valuable a ser.vicv. "Referring again to the annual report, says the Commercial Iler ald, the statistics for the past five years serve as an illustration of the work of the Revenue Marine in the saving of commerce from destruction and the rescuing of human life. In that time the number of vessels in distress and assisted was S08, and the estimated value of vessels and cargoes in distress and assisted amounted to $13,92G,S20, while the number of livea saved was 531. The property repiesentedby these figures, which lus been wrested from the grasp of the elements, is no mean contri bution to tho nation's commerce. But, while the assistance to com merce and tho shipping interests of our country can be approxi mately estimated in dollars and cents, to, tho far higher work per formed in saving human life and alleviating human suffering no pecuniary value can be affixed. The work of revenue vessels in as sisting the shipwrecked is one of the noble benefactions of the Gov ernment, which, taken in connec tion wifn the woik of the Life Saving Service, that of the Lio-ht Houso Board, and that of the Signal service, gives our country a pre-eminence among the nations of the world for humane governmental- institutions, for hum;tne considerations alone stimulate them, and it inspires a gratifying sense of trust in the usefulness of .mankind that never in vain i. the distress signal exhibited in cf our revenue vessels. This of itself should be sufficient to stimu late everv member of the Forty seventh Congress to favor the bill as presented. Too Jlnch tiie Otlioi Vr'ay Tub inevitable reaction has taken place in the Oresronian. and I instead of sneenngly stating that O 1 "what is wanted on the bar is Y,r. , !,,." 1 -1 ft. T " powerful tugs," una ail that sort become the shipping point of tl - .c Northwest, if the Columbia bar is not improved and the river channels not d.-epencd." W, here in Atoii.i. .tru not imbued with the doctrines of Kismet to any alarming extent; but it is hardly consonant with the dignity of a Portland paper to go in one.week from a sneer of- defiance., to u whimper of defeat. Cheer up; all's not lot that's in danger; stand in and work with the rest of the UoiumDia nvcr papers in tue matter. "Wiiiskuv legislation is being carried to a radical extent in New York. Tho Court of Appoals has lately decided that the wife of the owner of a building is liable to damages for the acts of a man who may get drunk on liquor sold on tiie premises. In tho case men tioned :; husband and wife- owned a building which was used as a tivcrn. A thirsty customer got drunk there, and in -riding home, being uu ible to manage his horse, he was (tilled. The widow of the deceased sued for damages and has recovered them. While about it, the principle of indirect damage might bo extended much further. The distillers who made, the whis key, and the city, state and fed eral gorer.nment3 that issued the licenses to sell, might also be in cludedj That kind of a decision seems to-be going a little too far to stand in law or equity. there is a good deal more trouble in the British Parliament t!U1 ; the American Congress, Some of the great safeguards of English liberty are supposed to be in danger, tne Jiradlaugli case involves the right of a constituency to choose its own representative, though his religion or want of it be offensive to the dominant ele ment. If discontent continue in Ireland cveri'body seems afraid that there may bo disastrous eivil commotion at any time when -foreign matters arc badly involved. The scare about the reported pres ence of Russian agent in London, shows how public opinion runs. American statesman are troubled about prospective profits, or the probabilities of tho next Presi dential upmination, but tho Eng lishmen in high places are worry ing over matters which reach al most to the existence of their na tionality. MISCELLANEOUS. iDOTHlUM '. SATU8DAY, MARCH II, II A.M. Sec(ii:il Iiaml rnrnlturo ami sumlrlcs At my auction room. r.r. iioldev. Auctioneer" sol. sutrrKn. hanks kyek&. aair Tos? TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. STCAil DYEINCF AND CLEANING. Shipper & nybko. Proprietors, No. 11 Oak fctrcct, rOUTLAND, - - - rarcE list : Pant mr.do to order from Overman " suits mulo " " ' -I).es suits " " " - OREGON. - SO CO - - 15 00 25 00 - - 3500 A large assortment at Puttings always on li mil. Kepalrlng done with Neatness and dls-r-attli. Cutiius done Free tor Purchasers S-.tlSs iitaiic.to Order from $33 00 aud L'jmtjimIh. Pcrfrct Fit Canrantreil or no Snip. HANSEN BROTHERS, Architects and Builders, All lti:u!s ol Kouuc -work done at shortest uotirc. Shop Cornrr of Cass and Astor Street. ASTOKIA, - - - - OREGON 7U. S. . SMITH, Importer and Wholesale dealer In Cigars and Tobacco, Smoker's Ar ticles, Playing Cards, Cut lery, Etc, Etc., The larcct and finest stock of Meerschaum and Amber Roods In the cit . Particular at tention p.dd to orders troin the country and wssels. Chenaraus street, Astoria, Oregon. TIIEO. BRACKEK. Manager. n 1 r . , .. court Blanks, Justice Court Blank! I Sluppinj: Blanks, Miscellaneous Blanks, Defd3.MortjtnKC3,ctc, for Salaat The astobulx office. . ti!I he MISCELLANEOUS. A. . -Allen, (SUCSfcteOK TO PAGE AU.EN.) Wuoiesale and retail ltr!er lu Glass and Plated Ware, TUOP1CAL.AKD DOMESTIC FRUITS AND VHGEfABLES. Toother with Wines, Liauors, Toljacco g Cigars The Isrgfit iinit most eoiniitrt st-.oK of g'ond'j In their lfne to bo foar.rt In tht city. Comer of Cass ana SquemopqUc Streets. J.STOIUA,' OKEGO.S. B. B. FRANKLIN, UNDERTAKER, Corner Cass and Squernoqho streets, ASTORIA. ... - OREGON DCU.pc ty WALI. PAPER AND VINPCTW SHADES AND UNDERTAKERS GOODS. Leinenweber & Co., C. LF.INKNWXBKIU It. r.COTVTi ESTAELISnF.D 1SS5. ASTORIA, -ORKGON, TAHERS il CURRMS; Manufacturers andTiapoKeu- ot 4 'IL KINDS OK XiTf: a ,pb::e::e3. AND. FINDINGS! Wholesale Dealcra in OIL AND TALLOW. KJTIIIgliest cash price paid for Hides and Tallow. Stenhans Varieties ! GRAND OPENING. A LIVELY ESTDKTAIS5IEST Have a new bowling alley, tlio largest and best In town. Admittance free. w M. HOWE. BOAT BUILDER, AT TIIE OLD STAND. GEA"S BUILDING FIRST CLASS WORK A SPECIALTY. BUCKINGHAM 4 HOT'S -AND- ARE THE BEST. And cost no moro than other brands ; and If the Merchant with whom jou trade docs not keep our Goods.lt is because it pays better to sell a pair of Boots or Shoes every two months than every four or Ave. WE GUARANTEE EVERY. TAIR WE MAKE. All Merchants in good credit can procure these Goods atour Warehouses in Portland or San Francisco. Try our "HERCULES" Patent Boots HECHT BROS. & CO. MISCELLANEOI'S. jBeo.W.Hume Wholesale and Retail Dealer -IK- GROCERIES, " Provisions.Lmnber, ETC., ETC.. ETC. IFisheriueiis ami Cannery SUPPLIES A SPECIALTT. AGENT l'OR THE San Jose Fruit Packing Company. AND THE Sail Fran cisco. Chemical WOEES, ASTOKIA - - - OREGON. MARTIX TOAKD. J. J. STOKF.Sr FOAEB & STOKES, Wholesale and retail dealers in Wood and Willow-ware, GROCERIES," Tobacco, Cigars, Wines and Liquors FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Fruits and, Vegetables, COUNTRY PRODUCE. General Commission Merchants AHTOIIIA. OKEGOS. Nc to- Orf?n ISallway & Nav. co's Dock. KILL'S VARiETIES. GEO. HILL, -WALTER PACKS, - FROPKIETOP. STAGE JIANAGEH Oprn all the Tcav, 1'irfonuauce rvry Msht. Entire Ibautse of rro- sranimc Once a ITcclt. Comprtsins all the lattwt SONGS, OAMCES AND ACTS. Tho theatro Is crowded nlchtlv, and all who liae witnessed tiie cntrrtaiument pro nounce It to be equal to any Rl en elsewhere. Mr. mil as a caterer for the puble's amusement can not be exce'led. Ariybod wiihins to sperm a pleasant evening and see sparkllne wit and beauty ithout vul garity, snouw improve the opportunity and come. The company coinprhns tiie followlns well known Arilsts : Miss Fannie Walton. Miss Louise Cooc, Miss Mollis Ciiristv, Me. CitAni.ns Koiilkk. Mn. Tiros. CnutSTY. Me. John Cook. Mn. Milton JonssoN, Mc. Joseph Pettv, Mr. Walter Packs. All of w hich will appear nightly In their dif -forcnt specialties. Open air concert every evenlne ; perform ance commencln at 8 ; entrance to theatre on Benton street ; private boxw on Chena mus street. 1VAR IS DECLARED TCTLTJIOBT FI7STHKR SOTICII And no tcnn3 of peace until &&rr'Z oorv mji in Astoria liw n now i. &?& suit of clothes Loo!: at the prices : Panis to order from - - - S3 CO Pants, Genuine French Cassimcro - 12 50 Suits from - -- - - -2500 The finest line ol samples on the coast to select from . P. J. MEAXt , Main street, opposite Parker Unuse, Astona. W. SJ. UJSESESSr, ASTOPJA. OREGON DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, Toilet and Fancy Articles, PATEBIT HEDICIIMES, ETC. ayPrescnpUons oarcfully corapoundedjat' alTEours. ET-Homeopathlc Tinctures and Pellets, and Humphrey's Specifics a!o;t:pt. OTt3T !4tf Miw 3IAIB BY HEAM' Lacking room to store our immense stock we shall dispose of all REMNANTS ON HAND. Worsted Dress Goods, comprising Plaids, Brocades, etc., etc., ranging from 5 to 15 yards. Nonpareil Bress Goods, at 10 cts. per Yard. FLANNELS, CLOAKINGS-, SERGES, etc,, etc., of all shades and quality. Being impossible to classify from the fact that our stock is Beyond in quantity and quality anything ever seen in Astoria. We have a large amount of remnants in LACES and EMBROIBEHY. 5000 Pair of Ladies' White and Colored Hose, slightly damaged, 10 cts. per pair, usual price 35 cts. Remember our stock of Gents' ware is unsurpassed in . quantity, quality and Price in this or any other market. fjgvgBe sure and call on the old Reliables. Postoffice Corner, Astoria, Oregon. TheBossGoflPee and Tea Pot - tmST 'nB 75S "S 0" M tU3n rfilS.3 iSS. 23U TWO TIOOKS EAST OF OCCIDENT, MISCELLANEOUS. LOEB & CO., jdBssia in WINES, LIQUOSS, AND CIGARS. AGENTS TOP. THE 3oet San FranolscD Houses and Eastern Distilleries. !57""A!1 goods sold at San Francisco Prices MAIN STREET. Opposite Parker IIousc. Astoria, Orecon. THE OLYMPIC -SAW Opposite the Parker House. TIIE FINEST BRANDS OF LIQUORS and CIGARS Kept constantly on hand. No pains w 111 ba spared to give my custo mers satisfaction. 7Glvo us a call. E. W. SEHLIN. A. G. STINSON & CO., BLAGKS&HTMNG. At Capt. Iiogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court streets. Shin anil Onnnprv wnrt ITnrcoKhnit,f Wagons made and repaired. Cood work biuuiuibvau. at 20 cts. per Yar4, MAY DE HAD OF fE.RHAWES SOLE AGENT. Also, Ascent for tno celebrated Buck's Fntrnt Cook Store, MEDALLION RANGE, STEAM riTTINGS A SPECIALTY. Nono but tho best workmen employed. All work guaranteed or no charge. S, ASTORIA. OREGON ftnSCELLANEOUS CITY BOOK STORE. Wo are constantly receiving new additions to our stock and have tho finest and largest assortment of variety . goods In tho city. Combs, Brushes, Stationery, Frames Gelluloid Goods. All nur goods arc marked in plain figures Call and examine quality and note prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON D. KELMAN, MARBLE AND STONE WORKER Monuments and Head Stones, Or ani thing In the line of Stone. SLATE CAN SEA5IEBS always on hand. First class work and satisfaction guaranteed. Shop opposlto C. L. Parker's residence. Chenamus Street, - - - Astoria, Oregon. L. B. ROYAL, PEMCTICAI. WATCHMAKER AIVO JEWELER, Having permanently located in the city, would solicit tba general patronage of the " public- Repairinq Vatche3, Clocks and Jewelry A SPECIALTY. C3-ALL WORK WAEKANTED.-ea On Squemoeqha street, west of Bell Tower. raiUE PARTNERSinP HERETOrOEE or JL btlng between W. W.Taylor, and B.F. Stevens is this day dissolved by mutual con sent. The business will ba hereafter eon- ducted under the firm name of Taylor and Stutsman to n hom all accounts will e paid. W.W.TAYLOR, B. F.STEVENS. Astoria, March 8, 1SS2. J81 '5Ss&iS Jtfvtjeri