m gnttvj gwfom. ASTORIA. OREGON: FRIDAY OCTOBER 11. 18S9. LABOR AND CAPITAL. Ik a work published last year a well known writer on economic subjects endeavored to trace some constant law regulating the divison of profits" ot industry between the capital and la bor employed therein. He reasoned that as labor could produce nothing without capital, the amount of capital required to set each individual at work ought to receive about as large a part of the profits as the laborer him self. This, it was rumored would form a just division, because, while the laborer has to support himself, capital also has to make good all waste and depreciations of property, and to bear all losses in the business. Some in teresting examples were given, tend ing to show an approximate equality in division of profits in some depart ments of industry. But the figures given were not exceedingly convinc ing, nor were they the best attainable. The census report on railroads gives the wages actually paid to all offices and clerks (12,030) as 12.209, 375, and to all other employes (40G, 929) as $183,U0,63S, making wages amount to $195,330,013. The net in terests paid on debt by all the rail roads was 8108,303,877, and the divi dends actually declared amounted to 70,550,342, making actual payments to capital 178,834,219. There were also net profits not divided amount ing to about 48,000,000, but certainly a part of these were retained by the company to provide for replacement and repairs not covered by the annual statements of expenditure, and it may be fairly presumed that the compan ies divided alout all they felt at lib erty to divide. On this basis the ac tual earnings of labor exclusive of superintendence were very nearly equal to those of capital exclusive of surplus reserved. Take next the manufacturing re turns, which show net products amounting to 1,972,755,642 in the cen sus year. As this is the gross value of our products less the actual cost of materials consumed, there must be deducted something for annual re pairs and replacement ot plant and machinery, which may be reckoned at 3 per cent, on the reported capital employed. From the remainder de duct all wages actually paid, 947,933, 795 in the census year, and there re mains only 941,092,669 as all that can have gone to capital in every form. In a great many cases, too, the personal labor or the supervision of owners or employers would be enti tled to wages, though none were paid, but on the other hand the allowance for repairs and replacements may be too large. But the comparison again indicates a tendency toward an equal division of the profits between capital and labor. Nothing like so accurate an esti mate can be made as to farming, be cause a great part of the work is done by the farmers or their sons who re ceive no wages. On the other hand jhe return of value of products sold or consumed is notoriously deficient sev eral hundred millions, if not by 1,400 millions as Mr. Dodge, the special agent of the census on agriculture, publicly estimated. But taking his comparison as approximately correct namely that the net products, in cluding additions to live stock and on all products consumed on the farms were about 3,600,000,000 an equal division would give 1,800,000,000 for the wages of labor. Now the official returns made the average of wages on farms in 1879 16.16 monthly, and there was some advance in 1880 toward the much higher average re ported in 1882. Let it be supposed that the farmers and the agricultural laborers were all entitled to 17 per month as wages for labor, which is certainly putting the labor of an em ploying farmer too low, and the wages due for 7,670,000 persons employed in agriculture would be at least 1,565, 000,000. But in addition there were several hundred thousand workers re ported only as "laborers" who should have been included in the agricul tural return, but were not; and, more over, no small part of the farm work is done by the wives and daughters. A reasonable allowance for wages, therefore, at the rates actually paid in the census year would approxi mately cover half, even, of Mr. Dodge's estimate of the value of farm pro ducts. These comparisons serve to show only this thatihere is nothing gro tesque or obviously contradictory to known facts in the supposition that labor and capital do now work prac tically on shares, each taking about half the profits. Out of his part the worker has to pay his own support and for lost time and sickness, while capital out of its part has to bear all losses in the business, besides replac ing the wear and deterioration of property employed. That the bar gain on the whole is not a very un equal one may be inferred from the rapid development of industries on the one hand and the rapid increase in the number of persons employed on the other. The waters of Scotland were pro ductive of a large revenue last year. The value of the cured fish is put down by the -fishery board at 1,324,- 372, while the fresh fish sold for use brought 717,057. Shell fish produced a return of 71,728, making a cross total of 2,113,157. The value of salmon is estimated at 240,018, making the grand total of the sea and salmon fisheries of Scotland 2,353,- loi. in the sea fisheries total, cured herrings are credited with 1,174,815, and fresh haddock with 333.134- The number of lives lost was fifty- nine, against 156 in 1887, and the loss sustained in boats and fishing mate rial amounted to 49,826. Majoe Powell's announcement that irrigation will bring into the productive area of the United States 100,000,000 acres of land now ac counted barren will perhaps help to still the absurd predictions of certain English wiseacres, that by the end of the century America will have no more laud to be generous with. Prob ably twice or thrice that area will eventually be reclaimed. In a vain attempt to get a bette account of the Brown hanging than his contemporaries, Major Edwards of the Fargo Argus had one of his re porters arrested and lodged in jail. The unfortunate wight was made to scrub floors and perform other menial services during his incarceration, and when the hour of execution came was removed to a distant part of the jail. Tite total number of failures in the United States for niuo mouths past were 8,334, which is heavier than in any preceding year for the like period except 1883, when the aggregate was greater by ninety-nine than in 18S9. There have been only thirty-two more failures from January 1st to October 1st in 18S9 than in 1884, the year of the financial panic which centered at New York. Prince Bismarck is reported to have said: "The foreign situation is so peaceful. It has not been always so. Not long ago England still hesi tated whether to act the mad bull or the fat ox chewing his cud. To-day her resolution is taken, and the main tenance of peace is certain." It is stated -that Germany and Italy will combine their fleet in the Med iterranean and place the whole under one commander. This will reduce France's numerical importance and be the forerunner of probably an ex ceedingly angry discussion. i m . Complaints of the conduct of the American consul general at Berlin are now being issued through English channels. He does not suit a certain class of German merchants, and they are working hard to have him re moved. . The Russian government has or dered the completion of a network of railways to the German frontier, which will enable the czar to mass froops there on short notice; 300 locomotives have been ordered for delivery in Mav. One of Utah's inexplicable marvels is a mountain, thirty-five miles north east of Salt Lake City, thickly cov ered with oyster shells. The moun tain is over 4,000 feet higher than the city, which is 4,300 feet above the sea level. The largest county in the United States is Custer "county, Montana, which contains 36,000 square miles, being larger in extent than the states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecti cut, Delaware and Bhode Island. The new locomotive works ot the Pennsylvania railroad at Altoona are to have a capacity of building 500 engines a year, and are so constructed that their manufacture can be. in creased up to 1,500. Nearly seventeen and a half mill ions of people have visited the Paris exhibition, an increase of more than eight millions over the number in the corresponding period at the exhibition in Paris in 1878. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, the charming American story writer, was hurled from a buggy at London, England, recently, and fell on her head. Her condition is serious. t m t English medical experts are now making strong arguments in favor of the corset. Thus little by little evi dence accumulates to show that the corset has come to Btay. Ml Sunset Cox's last joke was plaved upon the lawyers in the form of a will which is declared to be absolutely incontestible. AUNTIE PERPLEXED. "For heaven's sate whnt docs your mot'i do to you children that makes you so lm: pry?" "Please, nuntic, sho give3 us Joy's Vc ' ble Sarsaparllla and its awful good." T. S. Milton, of 511 Post street, San rrn; KTite3: "I had boon ailing for wcts . disorder of the liver and kidneys. Fins;, wire, becoming frightened, procured o ! of 'The I'alifo-nia Remedy' Joy's Ye,' Bur'nparilla. It cured me rteM up. ' didMirmohformethatlseut fora na'T aud pavo It to my children, with the i.io sfactory results." A Clever Idra. Some brilliant woman with a busi ness head upon her shoulders has in vented a new feature for church fairs called the advertising spread. Busi ness houses and firms are visited and requested to send in their advertise ments printed upon a tweive-mcu square of white cotton cloth. These are taken in hand by the young ladies of the church and the printed letter ing entirely covered with the Ken sington stitch in colored silks. The squares are then sewed together after the manner of a patchwork quilt, the border 'neatly finished off with lace and ribbon, and the completed spread hung up in some conspicuous part of the fair hall so that he who runs may read. For this privilege the advertiser is not taxeu at certain nxeu rates per word or Hue, but is modestly requested to contribute whatever amount his pocket-book and bump of benevolence may admit of, the result being gener ally more satisfactory to the fair or ganizers of the fair than to the con tributor, who has at least the conso lation of feeling that he has been fleeced in a good cause. New York World. Hood's Sarsapariila Js carefully prepared from Sarsapariila, Dandelion, Mandrake, Dock, l'ipsissewa, Juniper Rerries, and other ell-known and valuable egetable lemodics, by a peculiar combination, proportion, and process, giv" ingto Hood's Sarsapariila curative power not possessed by other medicines. It effects remarkable cures where others fail. .Hood's Sarsapariila Is the best blood purifier. It cures Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Boils, Pimples, all Humors, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion, General Debility, Catanh, Rheumatism, Kidney and Lier com plaints; overcomes That Tired Feeling, creates an appetite, builds up the system. Hood's Sarsapariila Has met unparalled success at home. Such Is its popularity in Lowell, Mass., where it is made, that Lowell druggists sell more of Hood's Sarsapariila than all other sarsapa rillas or blood purifiers. The same success is extending all over the country. Hood's Sarsapariila Is peculiar in its strength and economy. It is the only preparation of which can truly be said " 100 Doses One Dollar." A bottle of Hood's Sarsapariila taken accord ing to directions, will last a month. Hood's Sarsapariila Is peculiar in the confidence it gains among all classes of people. "Where it is once used it becomes a favorite family remedy. Do not be induced to buy other preparations. lie sure to get the Peculiar Medicine, Hood's Sarsapariila Sold by druggists. SI, -IxforS-'i. Prepared by C. I. HOOD A CO.. AiHttlnrarles, Lowell, Mas3. IOO Doses One Dollar NEW TO-DAY Notice. T HEREBY NOTIFY ALL PERSONS THAT X J. will not be responsible for, nor will I pay any bills contracted by any person except those contracted for by me In person. II. A. SMIDT. Astoria, October 10th, 1R89. G. WJXOATK. (' W. STOXK. Wingate & Stone. REAL ESTATE AND- General Commission Agents OIlIcc in Odd Fellows Building. (Rear ofl. W. Case's Bank) Mortgages Negotiated. Money Loaned. A General Age:;cv Business Transacted Real Estate Roiwht and Sold for mm indents-. Correspondence solicited. Joim 0. Dement. DRUGGIST. Successor to W. E. Dement & Co. Carries Complete Stocks or Orugs and Druggists' Sundries. lrrfriitluilH ':irrfill!j ('(WlipoiKiileil. Agent inr Mexican Salve and Norwegian Pile Cure FOR SKIN DISEASES USE Moore's Celebrated Poison Oak Remedy It kills all inflammation and iriitatlon.and is the only sure destroyer of Microbes aud other Skin Parasites. use freely. Price, 25 cents a Box., J. H. MANSELL, - REAL ESTATE BROKER, - NOTARY PUBLIC FOR STATE OF OREGON. City Lots and Acre Property, Ranches, Timber Lands, and Water Froniage for Sale. investments made for Outside Parties. Established, 1S83. Correspondence Solicited. Next "W. TJ. Telegraph Office. Third St. Astoria, Oregon. P. O. BOX S63. Ol GET SCHOOL EXCHANGED AT lira A1M1 S5.00 Per Month. Good for One Week only. B.OSB & FAKESB., Agents. It Will Pay You to Buy a Lot in Laurel Park Addition -TO- The This property is now on tho On tho Installment Plan for $30.00 and $40.00 per Lot. $10.00 Cash and $5.00 per Month. Don't miss this opportunity. The terminus of a transcontinental road will be located within 15 minutes walk from this beautiful tract. hj to-day. &0 in ono year, bavo is yours 3EE2fiHSB3nSS3K2BaBI VERS OF' wLIIUlllL i This addition to Astoria is beautifully situated on a gentle slope toward the Jr.), r " :;,. '"& " ,"."" """""J luau uim-uiuy w yaras irom steamboat nig, and within easy walking distance of street car line. The railroad survey J. urLiiuiu Lfj iVNLuriii nnwn T.nn Gnnrn nntiL- rY hm f ninvnT.n ;... , ,."-.; t v.." " "- Tn, ,YA. "Trr liiuu uk nuu luvennuo. J.no -yregonian" in an editorial of September 1st, says: IhoO.R.&N.wilI build hneswithma short time from Portland to Puget Sound and Gray's Harbor and from Portland to Astoria, penetrating tho John Tho most certain and best paying investments in any country are those made in good towns when prices aro low and prior to tho full growth of such. towns. 340.00; SlM0d'&8 J. P. HYNES, DEALER IN- Groceries Produce. Water Street,.Astoria, Oregon. TELEPHONE NO. 7. - P.,0. B0X-822. YOUR FOR A LOT IN- TO EAST ASTORIA. City toria. market, and is being sold by tho dollars and buy real estate and wealth WORSLEY & CARRUTHERS, Corner 3d and Olney Streets. from ""u """" iivei uuaauiLf Between me re the Rise -"1Ce' H B Ph flrH Pfl ' Ph J. H. MANSELL'S or FRANK SPITTLE, Real Estate Agents, Astoria, Oregon. H. W. Strickler, M. D: - DEALER IN Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles,, Etc. Prescription Clerk speaks Pour different Languages.,. General practice of Medicine attended to by the Doctor. Second Street, near Postofflce. New Yor ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES :0l02.l3L Bool3LS, Stationery, Yourffloneyswortlii IS WHAT YOU GET AT Foard & Stokes IN Groceries and Provisions. Everything i a First-class Store 'and at Extremely Low Figures. Goods Delivered all over Town. The Highest Price Paid for Junk. FOARD & STOKES Wholesale Wine House. Fine Wines, Choice Brands. I have completed arrangements for supplying any brand of Wine in any quantity at lowest cash figures. The Trade Supplied, Families Supplied. ALL ORDERS DELIVERED FREE IN ASTORIA. Your patronage in Ci or Country solioited. A. W. UTZiNGER. Cosmopolitan Saloon. a . WHOLESALE AND Groceries. Provisions and Mill Feed. o Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh. Fruits and" "STeget&bles. Received fresh every Steamer. The New Model Range CAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA, ONLY OF EL R. HA WES, Agent, call and Examine It ; You Will he Pleased. E. It. Ilawes Is also Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHElt FIKHT CLASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. Wkl-IU - C EI LI N 6000 doable roll of Wall Paper and Decorations of tho latest styles and Bhades just received direct from Eastern factories. Also a large assortment of Of all grades in beautiful now designs New Smyrna Rugs, Portiere Curtains, China Matting, Etc., Etc. Call and examine. CHAS. HEILBORN. FIRE BRICK DKALElt IN Hay, Oats, an! Straw, Line, Brick, Cement, Sanfl anil Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajrlng, Teaming aud Express Business, Sgfetggfia. J I --"jKfSSlI mM&Ol flLARA HfWi'' ' ' -ltmU. IER apply to the Captain, or to NORTH PACIFIC. INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION ! Opens at PORTLAND, OR., Sept. 20, and Closes Oct. 2T, 1889. The Building Contains Six and Which will be covered with Interesting displays of every "description from every section ol the Northwest. $250,000 EXPENDED IN GROUNDS AND BOTLDINGS. Largest and best exhibit of FINE LIVE STOCK ever brought together on Ahe Pacific coast will be made in the spacious grounds adjacent to the ifxpositlow Building from October 14 to 19. LiBERATI, THE FAMOUS CORNETIST, With fifty of the best musician of New York, has been engaged at an enormous expense to furnish music during the entire exposition. There lias been nothing left undone to make this the grandest exposition on the Pacific coast. Reduced rates otlare have been secured on all transportation lines. Portland extends an invitation to every resident of the north west to attend tnl37nagnlflcent exposition and enjoy her hospitalities. Hotel accommoda tions ample, --Forf artner information address wuvtxuivivr iuuiuxc pACIFIC ufDusiBLu, EXPOSITION PORTLAND, OB. OET.O F. PARKER. CARL A. HANSON Parker & Hanson SUCCESSORS TO C. L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamer THIS WEEK. ? rv I The Old Stand - Astoria Oregon. tm V RETAIL DEALER IN WM.W AND - ATIONS! FIRE CLAY bTKAAlEK PARKER Eben P, Parher,U aster. For TOWING, FREIGHT orCHAK 11. 8. FASUtEB. One-half Acres of Floor Room, blUUIlll