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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1885)
(V hc gattg sforan. ASTORIA, OREGON: WEDNESDAY.., ..MAY C. 1885 UEAXS TOWARD GREATER SAFE TY AT SEA. The number of vessels reported among the missing the past season is considerable. It is probable that the number is as large as that of any pre vious winter. It is distressing to think of the many losses placed un der this class, especially in these en lightened times when so many inven tions looking to the safety of human life have been brought forward and have proved to be of great value. Life preservers of every kind and form of construction are used on ships. Even the mattress in the berths and seats upon deck can be turned into life preservers. Life boats and life-rafts without number testify to the ingenuity of man in providing means of saving life in case of disaster at sea. These are not to be considered lightly, for they are part of the necessary equipment of sea going vessels and have proved instrumental in saving hun dreds of imperilled lives. Through the knowledge of the nearness of these safeguards the ocean traveler feels a certain sense of secnrity and is relieved of much anxiety as a con sequence. Yet, these appliances for saving life point to the fact that the ocean presents almost as many dan gers even to our great steamers as it did to the smaller vessels of earlier times. This seems to be acknowledged by the very manner in which in these days we provide for saving life at sea, for it is after a marine casualty that such appliances are most sought af ter. They are in no senBO a part of a vessel on which they are carried, nor do they add in any way to the strength or safety of the ship. It seems, there fore, incongruous that while an im mense amount of timo and ingenuity has been expended in perfecting ap paratus for escaping from a sinking vessel, so little comparatively has been done toward perfecting con struction with a view to making ves sels practically unsinkable. The near est approach to this is to be seen in the ocean steamer in which a number of bulkheads are fitted the theory being that these would be of suffi cient buoyancy to keep up the vessel in case of damage through collision or otherwise. But in practice this has failed in many instances and is not adequate to the demands of the present time. There are really no vessels afloat that could Btand the test that would be necessary to pronounce them prac ally unsinkable. And yet instead of attention being turned in that direc tion it is for the most part strained to discover some better means of res cuing the victims of this neglect. All this seems to be very unwise, and for many reasons. It would seem, if only in the interest of the ship-owner, that to make his property as strong and durable as possible in the beginning would be to provide to a certain ex tent against the loss of it or the ex penditure of much money in repairs. In exclusively cargo carrying vessels it might be impracticable to carry out this idea of a perfectly safe vessel under all conditions of weather. In passenger steamers, however, it would seem possible that this conld be done although the value of hav ing cargo room in them has yet to be considered the internal devices to make them absolutely safe from the danger of fire and of foundering would not be of a character that would prevent the stow- inc nt nnmn nnrmv Thia !a I . same what a matter of education. Many may doubt the. practicability of an innovation of this kind, but there is little doubt that when better times for shipping set in new ideas in the matter of construction of vessels will be brought forward and the above mentioned class of ves sel is not likely to be overlooked in the consideration whioh will then be given to these matters. The first cost of a vessel might be somewhat increased in. meeting these require ments, but it might then be consid ered more profitable to build small er vessels. Furthermore much of the life saving appliances might be done away with, considerable money being saved in consequence and be sides the matter of longevity of the vessel is no mean thing to be consid ered. . f Oxe seventh part of the land sur face of the earth constitutes the do minion of the czar of all the Bussias. More than 100,000,000 people call 'him father, and are under his absolute government In Russia a child is bora on an average every eight sec onds throughout the year, and a death occurs every eleven seconds. At the pre3ent rate of increase the population will double in about Bixty years. But Russia is very far behind ot civilized nations in the care of children and in the preservation of life. Statistics show that 60 per cent, of all the children die under the age of five years. The average duration of life in Kossia is only twenty-six years, -which is much be low the average in the western coun tries of Europe and in the "United States. When Admiral NachimofFdeatroyed the whole Turkish fleet at one blow offSinopein 1853, Russia, of course, "regretted the unfortunate occur rence," and made a show of blaming its author. But the offending admir al wa3 privately invested with the order of the White Eagle, and the advantage he gained was utilized to the utmost So, too, when General Tchernaieff, in June, 1865, captured Tashkend (the present capital of Rus sian Turkistan), by a sudden dash like that of Komaroff, similar protes tations and assurances, of precisely equal value, were made by the cabi net of St. Petersburg. But Tcher naieff, while ostensibly censured, was secretly rewarded, and Russia took good care to retain the captured city. The president is said to be much disappointed at the poor prospect of relief from the pressure of office seek ers. He has refused again and again to consider cases until applicants went home and left him unembar rassed. By this policy he has driven away one set after another, but the stream of arrivals does not diminsh and every day at least a dozen states are represented by delegations or in dividuals. He at first thought he could close the doors by refnsing to make any appointments uutil the crowds had departed. He now begins to think there is to be no relief as long as an appointment remains to be made. The Jersey fisherman couldn't catch shad as long as he remained a Jersey man, but by becoming a citizen of Delaware there was no law against his catching all the shad he could in veigle into his net It doesn't cost a great deal to take up a temporary residence in the btate of peaches and great statesmen, and so, rather than go to war about the matter, the Jersey fisherman has resolved to try the peaceful method of emigration by moving aoross the river. A ba.be instance of Christian toler ation is exemplified in Aarau, Switz erland, -where Protestants and Catho lics occupy the same church. On New Year's ere it was filled, and the whole congregation United in sing ing a hymn, after which the Catholic choir executed a piece of music. The priest and pastor then alternately spoko on the religious thoughts ap propriate to the close of the year, and on the good relations that should exist between Christians. M. Lessar speaks of Turkistan as the most pacific country in the world. Not a crime ha3 been committed in Turkistan for two years and a half, he says. The obvious explanation is that since Bussia conquered the coun try there has been no one there to en gage in such a diversion. Few people are aware of it, but it is a fact that Greece owes to Great Britian a debt of $5,000,000, on which it pays only 1 per ceat of interest. Russia and Franco are creditors to Greece on the same terms. A Biiiif before the British parlia ment to authorize a federation of the Australian colonies, provides that any colony may, at its discretion and without consulting the others, secede from the union. Thk Boston Journal says: "There are millions of capital in New En gland waiting for investment at 5 per cent" NEW TO-DAY. FOLEY HOT MEDICAL SPRINGS. A Hack will le&re Eugene on the arrival ot the train from Portland, EVERY TUESDAY, Making the trio from l'ortland in less than two days In daylight. PETER RUNE Y. Wood, Wood, Wood. Order it now while it is dry and cheap of ' GRAGG & CO., Or FRANK L. PARKER. Telephone No. 3G. Restaurant and Lodging House WITH STORE ATTACHED FOR REST at a bargain. . Inquire of BOZOBTH & JOHNS. HAS RETURNED. J P. IiEATHEKS HAS RETURNED and Is ready to turn out some fine fish ing boats for the rirer. Shop on the beach between .Kinney's and Elmore's canneries. PORT Your Hel ! AND. Steer Yourself to My Estab lishment. I am selling FINE-FITTING SUITS of Best Quality aacl DcNlgns At Remarkable Low Prices. Da you know that I can Riv jou a Xohby Suit of good material at 810. $12, $15. $18, $20. See Our Xew Hats. Latest Styles at $2.50, $3, S3.50 ALSO A Fine Assortment of Straw lint-.. rr WILL PAY YOt TO TK ADE WITH ME And I herewith respect fnll snlclt a call. M. D. KANT, THE BOSS MercW Tailor anil Clothier. LADIES. GOTO Xrs. Malcolm's SlUIbirry Pnrlors FOR SPRING AND SUMMER HATS. A large and well-selected stock on hand. XEW GOODS being secured every day. A completellne of Ladles READY-MADE UNDER w FAR, with prices to suit the limes. CHEAP CORSETS a DCClaltr : also a large assortment of the Best Grade of CORSETS. Children's SUNBONNETS, Just received. All the LATEST NOVELTIES, In SILK SCARFS. GOLD and SILVER LACES and ORNAMENTS are kept at this. The Cheapest aillllHery House in Asterin. No charge for trimming when material Ls purchased at the establishment. Closing Out A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Fine Boots and Shoes TO BE SOLD AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Come and Get Rare Bargains ATTIIE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SHOE. I. J. ARV0LD, Agt WILL Faster AND EASIER Than any oth er axe made. Hundreds of woodmen tes tify to its supe riority. It goes Deepasderer Sticks. CARNAHAN & CO., Agents Astorii. Price, $1.50. Notice. ON AND AFTER THIS DATE WE WILL hot be responsible for any bills or debts contracted In our name unless accompanied by a written order from us. HAPfiOOD & CO.. Waterford, W. T., April 23th. 18S1 iw To Rent. THE FINE BUSINESS STORE FORMER ly occupied by J. Pilger. A desirable location. Apply to C. S. GUNDERSON. Fifteen Cows lor Sale. K. OSBTJRV. SUnanou. For Sale. A FINE HOUSE AND LOT SITUATED on Benton street ; will be sold for $809. Apply to this office. For Rent. THREE FINE HOOMS IN BUILDING recently occupied by J. Pilger. Suitable for offices, etc Applvto C. S. GUNDERSON. For Sale. SINGLE UPRIGHT MARINE ENGINE and boilers, built by Delamater & Co., New York, imo horse pewer: Steam Donkey Pumps j Surface Condenser ; inde pendent air. circulating and feed pumps ; tools and connections complete. For price and particulars applv to FRANK WOOLSEY. Cor. First and A sts., Portland. 'ii IpUPlBX I Cut .AXEi PATtXTCDAIMJSeAM. J.C.Trullinger i PECIAL ANNOU RA Have Received An Immen OF SPRING TO BE SOLD AT PRICES LOWER THAN THE LOWEST. Etemember THE EMPIRE! STORE, CHAS. HEILBORN, Dealer at Wholesale and Retail in Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Matting, Oil Cloth., Wall Paper, Window Shades, Astoria Furniture Co., Dealers Furniture, Bedding, Wall Paper, Mirrors, PICTURES, MoiMii, Carpets, Matting, Picture Frames, Window Shades, etc. Cor. Chenamus andllamilton Sts. Per Steam Th.e Low Price Store RECEIVED SOME MORE Fine Brocaded Velvets at SI. 20 a yard. The first installment sold like hot-cakes, ami ladies who were unable to secure some of that Velvet will please call Immediately, as wo only have a limited amount" and may not have a chance again to buy those goods QUITE AS CHEAP. ALSO SOME MORE ays' Suits at60 AND A FINE LINE OF Feathers ITery Cheap; OPPOSITE COLEMAN'S BANK LOW PRICE STORE, Solid 6i Jewelry, Scarf Pifis, Chains, latches, Pinuos and Orgnus ol flic Best malic at the towrst Prices.. The finest stock of Jewelry In Astoria. tSTAll goods warranted as represented. GUSTAV HANSEN, JEWELER. M. STUDZINSKI, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, j OPTICAL GOODS. j ASTORIA, .... Oresou.j All Goods Best Quality, and Low Prices. The Roscoe Oyster and Chop House.! The Beat Cooked to Order in Pirst Class Style. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF Fine Ice Oream Alex McCrea & Co., PROPRIETORS. Genevieve street, rear of Adieus Crystal Palace, Opea Isy sh Wight. Sfook G Mouldings, Etc. in II. Du ISUISSOX, Manager. Genfsonthe Dollar 1. COHEN. The Seaside Bakery FRESH BREAD j Delivered in any Part ot the City. FINE CAKES A SPECIALTY. Home-Mado Candy Made Daily The Trade Supplied: Pine Pastry: i A Mrst Class Establishment. Prices to 1 sun tiie times. F. B. ELBERS0N, Prop Y. !:SEE THAT YOU GET: TRE " PORTLAND " onoice ZEmdULy ' jEt23L-t Holler FLOUR!! For Sale 1b J.ots to Suit. By Or WILSON & FISHER, ASTORIA. MIBSOX, CHURCH & CO., PORTLAND, Or. 1885. INTEREST Will be allowed On Time Deposits. Drafts on all the Leading Cities. Wm. T. Coleman &Co. S. EL310KE, Manager Banking Department, Astoria, Oregon. To Rent. A FINE BUSINESS OFFICE. CENTRAL ly located. Apply at this Office. er Oregon !T3F Q, -THE FINEST- Family Groceries, Provisions and Freshest Vegetables -AT- Corner Benton and Opposite Custom IlRAIF.Ii FRANK L PARKER'S ALL AT Low Down Prices Hay, Oats, ai Straw, Lime, Brici, Cement, Sai anil Plaster Wood Delivered to Order. Dra)in?. Teaming and Kxpress Bu'dnesi. Jsag'S TER apply to the Captain, or to THE NEW MODEL r Kmmmtemtm' A FULL STOCK JohE A Montgomery, DKALKR I- Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware. A General Assortment of HOUSEHOLD GOODS. Agents for Magee Stoves and .Ranges The Best in the market. Piumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in r workmanlike manner. PLUMBING, GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms. ChenamBs Street, Next to C T. Parker's Store. ASTOHXA. - OREQOII. M. OTF.. J. OC3TAFSO MARTIN OLSEN &, CO. DEALERS IN FUBNITTJKE-Ss BEDDING Corner 21aln and Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oregon. WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMNGi!; WALL PAPER, ETC A Complete Stoclr. PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AITOBD. ATX KIITOS OF FURNITURE REPAIIiET A3TD VARNISHED. Change of Agency. We have appointed MR. O. F. MORTON Our Selling and Collecting Agent at Astoria All those wishing to purchase a first-class SEWING MACHINE, or to make pay ments due us will please call on Mr. Morton. Headquarters at B. S. WORSLEY'S Sales room. The Singer Mf g Co., 92 Morrison Street, Portland, Or. Carnahaii & Co. SUCCESSORS TO I. "W CASE 3 IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GENEBAL MERCHANDISE Corner Chenamus and Cass streets. ASTORIA. .--- OREGON $67,000,000 Capital! Liverpool and London and Globe. North British and mercantile Of London and Edinburgh. Old Connecticut of Hartford, COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA Fire Insurance Companies, Representing a Capital of $87,000 OOO. B. VAN DTJSEN. Asent. Chenamus Streets. House Square. WjMBgEJI JMI IWPM s&. IX sTEAMF.B CLARA PARKER Ebon P. Pnrker,Master. For TOWING, FREIGHT or CHAR- 11. 15. PAKKKU. RANGE CAN BE HAD IN TOP.IA ONLY" OF AS- 1IAWES, ACKM CALL AND EXAMINE IT. WILL BE PLEASED. Y K. K. IIAWES Is also agent for tV I And other first-class S07es. Farnaoo "Work. Steam Pit tings, etc.. a specialty. ALWAYS ON HAND. A. .TOHXSOX. Mums anil SMb Chandlery VAN UUbtH & UU.. DEALERS IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery Pure Oil, Bright Yarnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron-Spikes, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements Sewing Machines, Paints and Oils. Groceries, etc. HAVE YOU Myiii to Sell? IN THE MATTER OF Rags, Bottles, Old Metal, or Junk of Any Sort, FOARD & STOKES Will give you the best price for it. Do You Want to Buy SHIP MATERIAL, From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser; from a Block to an Anchor. You Can Get what You Want at FOARD & STOKES. Headquarters Water street. building, east end of