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About Daily evening Albany democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-1888 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 1888)
Daily Democrat. NATIONALDESIOC'UATIC I'ICKB1 For PreuJent-GROVKKCLEl'ELNn,olNj York For ViM President ALLES Q. THUKMAN, ol Ohio; Far Presidential Electors W. K. BILYEU, o( Linn county. W. H. E.-'t'IMJRit, ol Uulmunnh county K. It. SHie.VJim, .: Uuitiha, county. l'UOTECTION NOT A BULWARK. Mr. T. E. Wilton hat compiled from the United States census a mass of (acts and figures clearly den.onslratinglhe utter un truth ft the assumption that our tariff is the bulwark of Ameiican waeet. These facts have often been utilized in the discus sion of the tariff que-.tion, but they have never fcefore been so completely presente J in suitable form for popular use and refer ence. The compilation was made for the New York World. It will be found very Instructive, well worth preserving for ref erence, and by no means so dry reading as it looks to be. Mr. Willson shows first that of the 17,- 400,000 persons in gainful occupations in 1SS0 only about 900,000 at most were em ployed in protected industries? He then searches through '.he census returns to find whether the wages paid in those industries are so high that they can be supposed in directly to raise the wages of those employ ed in ether industries. And as he proceeds he discovers some things that may surprise people who have never pursued this line of investigation. Taking sixteen industries,in which about So per cent of the 900,000 workers who are supposed to be protected are employed,Mr. Willson finds that, taking the whole coun try together, the average weekly wages varied from $4.46 in hosiery to $942 in sugar making. It will be understood, of course, that these averages relate to all the hands employed,skilIcdand unskilled,.-nen women and children. The average for a' sixteen occupations is $6.76 per week, or $1.13, nearly, per day. It may be supposed from the smallness of the average that no allowance is made for lost lime. But prop er allowance is made, because the employ ers were compelled to return, not the whole number, but the average number employed during the j ear. The averages above giv en, therefore, as well as those that follow, are for the time employed, and not for 'lie whole time, counting In the days when not employed. Thn should be borne in mind throughout. Mr. Willson proceeds to show the aver ?ges paid in different parts of the country a .! here he digs up the facts which de molish the assumption that wages depend on the tariff. The highest weekly average, as above stated, wat $9.42 In the sugar lndustry.But the average was not everywhere the same. It ranged from $5.06 and $5.64 in the New Orleans and Baltimore refineries, respec tively, to $9.83 and $11.36 in the Boston and Jersey City refineries, respectively Here is a curious fact. The tariff it the same in all parts of the country ,and yet the hands average more than twice as much in Jersey City as they do in Baltimore and New Orleans. And what is quite inexpll cable upon the high tariff theory, the Boston and Jersey City refineries did not have to go out of business because they paid twice at high wages as were paid by the 'Ball! more and New Orleant refineries, with which they had to compete, and against which they had no tariff protection what ever. This fact seems to be fatal to the high tariff theory that the cost of produc tion depends mainly on the rate of wages paid. Even more startling facts of the tame kind are developed as the investigation pro ceeds. In the silk manufacturing industry the average weekly wages ranged from $1.20 in Vermont to $6.40 in New Jersey And while the average was only $1.20 Vermont it was $6.01 In the adjoining state of New Hampshire. In Ohio the averag was $1.79, In Maryland $2.58, In Kansas $248, and in Missoivl $2.89. It will be seen from this that low wages prevailed in widely separated localities. It may be sail that women and children were employed exclusively where the wages were very low. But If so we must conclude that men alone were employed where labor was paid the most. What, then, shall be said of 20 cents a day for women and children, a.i $1 to $1.07 a day for men ? Are thcie '.he princely rates of wages In the pi-oldlcd In dustries f Do we have to go lo ICurote find "pauper labor i" Like differences are found In waca pa'd in different localities in the mant'fjelur of glass and glassware.ln cotton mill. , '.1 wool en nillls,in iron and steel wor'..s,and so on. All of which proves to a demo ii;, j;!on the rate of wages depends 0.1 bomclh'ng besides the tariff, and that the avc.aje of wages In the protected Industries Is no; c. travagantly high. Many of the customs associated with !he disposition of the dead are evlrawyint,i!qd tame of them are lli'le less than barba:-oi-s but It may be seriously questioned whe'he. they are Improved upon by carry lug out such whims at that Inuulgtb In by t Jv..- .0 Much of Buffalo, who diric'edt'iuta. c.- his body t'.iould be c-ema'.ed and hit r !.?-. scattered over one of the flower l i on the lawn in front of the crema'o.y. He died tome lime since, his wife MlhVy ca.'lied out his direc1 ions, and it is said it-- t some weeks the light g ay ashes h've been plainly vls'ble upon the flowers a.-d foliage of the lawn. Mr. Blaine's theory that the increase of population is due to the brnc.lcenr'e of Re publican rule is somewhat sha'.:e.'d by the announcement that more babies were torn last year than in any pi eced ng pr old of timilr.r lengh. What an ardent prayer wat that of the colored brother who besought the Lord 'o an'int his congregation with the 'lie" of Patmos! The co'ossal statue of Will'a-.i Penx, which !s to surmount ihe till '.ow-rof the new city hall at Philadelphia will be the largest bronze figure evercrs, t'anJ!rj 3j feet in height. The model is -omplsled, but there is no foundry in t he United states where the casting can be done. Brownsville. Prof. Boyer has been engaged to teach '.he district school on the south side this coming term .... Born, near this city lately, to the wife of A. P. Hav- vcy, a son; also, last week near here, to the wife of Scott Ward, an eleven pound boy.... Mr. Elisha Specry.of Eastern Ore gon, soon intends co remove his family to this place to reside. . . .Mr. Thomas Kay is talking of taking his family on a visit to England to see relatives and friends. Next Sunday Rev. C. Speery prerches his faiewell sermon here and soons departs on a visit to Iowa.... Miss Mary Warmoth, daughter of Mr. Wm. Warmouth, living between this city and Halsey, has been sick for seveial months and is getting very low.... There was a very unlooked for death in our midst last week in the person of Mrs. E. Moore, wife of Mr. J. W. Moore. sne naa Deen sick witn a lever a little ever a week, and at 12:15, just past midnight, Fridav morning, she breathed her last ... . Messrs. Kirk & Co. commence picking hops on Tuesday next, and Mr. F. M. Jack commences on Wednesday. Mr. K. has engaged his part of the crop for I2J cents, but we cannol hear of any others that haye sold. The Templeton Bros, will have In dian pickers; the rest intend to have whites. ...Mr. A. J. Adams and C, W Primly have just returned from the Blue river mines. They came by the Browns trail. Mr. A. brought down some fine looking quartz from his new discovery, a large ledge called the "Jennie Lind." Cor. Uregoman. Eye, Ear and Deformities. Dr. J. W. Culber'.son, principal physician and surgeon of the Central S urgical In firmary, of Indianapolis, Indiana, will visit professionally, Albany, Or., at the princi pal hotel, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 11 and 12; Eugene, Sept. 13 and 14; Salem Sept. 8, 9 and 10. All afflicted with any disease of the eye or ear, catarrh, cross eyes, club foot, spinal curvature, piles, rupture or chronic diseases, etc., can con sult him free of charge. Artificial eyes in certed. ' Remember dates. Novelties. Mi William Fortmiller htt just received the finest line of oenter tablet ever brought to Albany. They were mana facted in Detroit, and are novel in design, be:ng the latest stylet for inch tablet. If oa would tee something new under the tnn call and tee these center tablet. Clothing. A Urge and complete line of gents' clothing and furnishing goods at A. B. Mcllwain't. In the clothing depart ment he has a large line of pants, regular value, $5, which he will sell during the coming week for $2.50. Patronize home industry. Try on o JO'epna 6-cent cigar, first of. hit own nuke. JClevelund'e Fisheries mctsage seems lo have been well baited. Carpet Cheaper than you can buy them in Port land. Will sell a good grade of Brussels carpet for 60 cents; a heavy three ply car pet for 75 cents, and two ply carpett from 40 cents to 50 cents. Carries a large line of oil cloths, linoleum and window shades. A. B, McIlwain STOCKMEN AND FARMERS READ, I hereby certify that Dr. I. N. Woodle ns auccesBiuliy operator on my rlnsrling horse, ISAAC 1IAY3. For further reference In regard to ridg- ina,s inquire 01 wm. retersnn, Liave Pe terson, Lebanon 1 John Hantmtn, Alfred Wolverton, Albany ; Sara Oalnes, Sclo ; Win. Foster, Prioevilln. I practice veter inary medicine In Albany and country surrounding. Ofllce and residence corner 6th and Washington Sta. I. N. WOODLE, Veterinaiy Surgeon, MAGNOLIA MILLS, JOHN A. CRAWFORD, Propiretor. WILL furnl.h sacks to farmers and receive wheat at the usual rates of storage. The highest market price paid for same. Best Magnolia flour always on hand, for sale or exchange at roasona'bie rates. JOHN A, CRAWFORD. Notice of Removal R I take pleasure in announcing that I have re moved my old Store TO MY NEW BUILDING, On the coiner of First and Broadalbin Streets, v- . Thanking my customers for the liberal patron age they have bestowed on me in tho past I trust that with INCREASED FACILITIES and a large experience I may merit a continu ance of it in the future. Samuel E. Young. WILL BROS, Dealers in all the latest improved ?ianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Guns. Also a full line of warranted Razors, Botoher an4 tucket Knives The best kind of sewing machine oil, needles and extra-:, ror iT mhinen. All rerjalrlng neatly and reasonably done. New Wash House. T rk:.m. Itwjul in this In MB for many years and was 10 well ):1sed by every body baa returned and will open up a new .k v.nH. fi,. firafc nf aentamber. one door tenth of the Revere Home. Lee does good work and wants everybody to get meir washing done by him. IT T UiMwin Vrm. 8. ruut, vice mm, B. 8. Coot, 8cc. O. B. lloousTrot TheOregon Land Company (VDuilud for the nenoM of boring ana sefiinj 1 esute. dertlitntbeWillmett Vsllej In til 01 to etto Vslley, and humt ents town! of Marion, Polk, Linn, Benton, C cksrats ud Yunklll counties to sin m iocaunf inm.,..--Office in the Tate Bulldinf one door west ol Stew- rSort. nuusun jitwovi THE PLACE. ' By all means call on alter Brothers, Suectssors to .John Pax, tor your Groceries, Produce, Baked Goods, Etc., Etc. Their soods are the best and their prices reasonable. FRANCIS PFEIFFER, PROPRIETOR OF Albany Soda Works. And Manufacturers of CHOICE CONFECTIONERY, We are now oreDared to Fill at wholfc sale, always fresh and pnre at Portland firices to dealers, We also keep a full ine of flats and Tropical Fruits, CIQAR3 AND TOBACCO BARGAINS ! First-class goods at bottom prioes is what the pnblio wants. These I hate at my store in this city- Bought at Bankrupt sales I can sell my stock of , General Merchandise consisting of dress goods, gents famishing goods, clothing, etc.) AT COST. My 5, 10, 15 and 25 cent counters also oontain many articles worth examining Cash or goods will be .aid for all kinds of country produce. G. W. SDIPS01V, Albany, Oregon. JULIUS JOSEPH, Manufacturer of Choice Cigars AND DEALER IN FINE IMPORTED AND KEY WEST IC.gtrt, Plug ann Smoking Tobaccos, t&eerscbaum and Briar Pipes, and a foil line of Smokers' Ar Isles, Also dealer In CALIFORNIA AND TROPICAL FRUITS, Nextdowta Burkbtrt A Keens 7 A. tany, Oregon. G. L. BLACKMAN, Successor lo E. W. Langdon. DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, BRU8HES, SOAPS, COMBS, and everything kept in a first-class Drug Store. Also a fine ntook of pianos and organs. ALBANY. ;;UKKUUfl Revere House; il tuny - OREGON CHAS. PFEIFFER. PROPRIETOR Fitted np in first-class style. TaW" supplied with the best in the Nice sleeping apartments, Bampli VI WlliWiVIl t T viv. trrree Ceaefcte aS freat lea
