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About Daily evening Albany democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-1888 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 3, 1888)
Daily Democrat. NATIONAL .DKUiKniU'll! ITlCKKr.J or Pi)lMt-a:l IVES CavSi IND.ol Xo York ForViij P.-nilnt-lM.EV 1. T.IIJRU VS. ol Ohio For FroM l-itillat Elo?tr V. K RII.YKU.nf Linn county. V. II E 'KIT IX It. oi M iltno nih ' county K. K. SilrM' ) tc I. ol Umttilti, county. KAM.At'lOl'S. Every argument made to sustain the policy of protection for protection's sake by protectionists is based in some sort of fal lacy or false assumption. We are tcld that protection regulates wages, making them high. This statement is untrue as may be shown in a dozen ways. As for an example, wages In the same line of In dustry in the same town are sometimes lower and sometimes higher under the same protective tariff law. It happens quite frequently that manufacturers in all parts of the country post notices in their mills that on and after a given timewages will be reduced :o per cent, when there has been no change in the tariff laws, thus showing that manufacturers may regulate wages, but no one can point to an instance where wages were eyer increased on account of an increase of tariff rates. If protection regulates wages, then, wages would be the same in all localities where it is- in force, that is, the coal miner would receive as much for digging coal in Pennsylvania as in Washington territory, but the fact is that while the miners in Pennsylvania receives So cents to $1.25 per day, the miner in Washington territory receives $2.50 to $3, 50 per day. Another significant fact is that wages in improtccted lines of imlus tries in this country are uniformly higher than in protected industries and generally the higher the protection the less the wages as shown in the woolen and iron industries of the east. It is an indisputable fact that manufacturers who are protected pay just (such wages as they have to pay, and that is determined by the matter of supply and de mand. If there are few laborers and much work, wages will be high, and on the con trary, if ihere are many laborers and little work, wages will be lo. v. This is the im perial law of supply and demand and no protective law, can nullify its effect. It is a favorite argument with protectionists to sustain their theory, that wages are much lower in England than in the United States and this is credited to the fact that England has tree trade and tnis country protection. But this argument is unsound for there is a greater difference in the wages of the coal miner of Pennsylvania and that of Wash ington territory than there is between the miners of Pennsylvania and that .of Eng land, If protection makes h lgher wages, why are they higher in free trade Eng land than in Germany, France, Russia, Italy, and Spain all of of which have high protective tariff laws? Surely if protection overrules the law of supply and demand in the United State and makes wages highi why does it not have a similar effect in the European countries above named. It Is all fallacy. It has no more to do in secur ing good wages than the laws of gravita tion. We are told that under protection . the protected article becomes cheaper and we are gravely Informed that woolen and many other kinds of goodn are cheaper in the United States than in England, and this argument is made to .Hake consumers contended with protection. ' Now if pio tection makes the wages chat they maim facturcr has to pay higher and the price of the product of his mill lower, how in the name of common sense is he bcnetfiled and how could he be ruined by the repeal ofsuchalaw? And why do their manu facturers put forth such herculean efforts to defeat tariff reduction? The truth is manufacturers are just like any one else. They favor the law that Is beneficial to them and that Is the reason they oppose tariff reduction. Already there is a contest for that excellent market between the new oil company of Portland and the Pioneer oil company of California. What will these flax raising communities say to this proposed destruc tion of the flax industry, at one blow, by the republican part,?. What excuse can be given for this step in the free trade direc tion by these republicans, many if not all of whom have heretofore cherished the doctrine regarding wool mentioned by General Grant. The crv of free trade by republicans has been carried on to deceive and mislead, bu' when they come forward with their tariff bill, this shows, that deception is their only virtue. Can they not tell the truth and practice it? They have advocated, through their leaders in Congress, and by those wh" have been their presidents and their candi dates for the executive ollice, free wool, as General Grant said in his mei'sage: "Those articles which enter into our manufactures! and are not pioduced at home, it seems to me, should be entered free. These articles of manufacture which we produce constl tute a part of but do not produce the whole, That part which we do produce should be enteredrce, aho. I will instance ivool" etc I have mentioned General Grant, in his message of 1S74, because he states the prln ciple fairly, and the republican part- then endorsed his message. The fact which then existed and which led General Grant to say this exists now, namely, that our wool does not come in competition with foreign wool He saw, as democrats now say, that the fine wool from abroad we need to mix with our wool, and so with the coarser grades, none of which compete with ours in this country, as our grades abroad con elusive! show by the fine prices they bring. The flax seed case is murder of that tndustry in the first degree. England can give us unseed on at ner mills at trom tnree to ten cents per gallon. Her flax seed will produce oil cake from the bale of which she makes her money, as it is used as fod jer, and it is indispensible-for that purpose What will those republican flax raising states say to this destruction of this Indus try? Will they take part in this great Jttnus-laccd act now being performed by the republican party, and say, amen? We submit, as our head is on the block. Up to this year the republican doctrine was as General Grant stated it to be on the subject of the tariff; and also as Prcsiden Garfield staged it tariff reform even "to free trade," but this year the other face is in front and there must be no reduction of the tariff. It is not high enough where it is to be enforced, but where free trade comes it must come in the whole hog or nothing. , If our people could review this principle and the positisn of the two parties regard Ing it, in a non-partizan manner, it seems as if it would be impossible for an honest republican to be deceived or to vote the ticket of his party. The democrats have the right argument of this tariff question and they say no flax or linseed oil shall be duty free, because this would destroy the industry in our own country. Veritas, Albany Opera House. O.IB PER POH MANGE ON11Y, Saturday, Oct. $tli. MERIT SPEAJS FOR ITSELF, NOTHING LIKE IT EVER SEEN, THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST appearance of the universal favorites CKAS, C. R.1AUBURY AND MISS NELLIE BOYD and s company of Intelligent ladies and trantlemeo. Producing juarcus umrK'H aid Inigo Tyrrell's groat drama or hu manity. REPUBLICANS AKE FKRB TRADERS, Editors Democrat : And now comes the republican new tariff bill, providing for free trade In sev eral things, arr.ong which are flaxseed and linseed oil. This bill differs from the Mills' bill In that the Mills' bill puts nothing on the fret list that comes In competition with like articles produced in this country, not even wool. Intelligent republicans know this to be the truth. The fct stated so often by republican leaders Grant, Blaine, Garfield, and Arthur, in regard to free wool, Is that which the Mills' bill recognizes. Now, the republican tariff bill confronts us with a free list containing flaxseed and linseed oil, in other words there shall be no flax-linseed oil, or hemp Industries In our own country, but there shall be free trade in these things. We are a flax raising country, and foreign flaxseed and linseed oil do come In competition with our pro ductions In that line. Linn county , In our state, under contract, showed that flax ralb. Ing was more profitable than wheat culture in this county. And where can belter flax be rdiscd than In Linn county. In that region around Colfax, extending to Lewis ton, Idaho, there are extensive flax fields. Clothing A large and complete lin of gents' clothing and furnishing goods at A. B. Mcllwain s. In the clothing depart ment he has a large line of pants, regular value, $5, which he will sell during the coming week tor $2.50. Carpets. Cheaper than you can buy them in Port hind. Will sell a good grade of Brussel carnet for 60 cents: a heavv three nlv car pet for 75 cents, and two ply carpets frotr 40 cents to 50 cents. Carrier u large line ot on ciotns, linoleum and window shades. A. B. McIlwais Far hers When you are ready to buy your winter stock of boots and shoes, do not fail to call at Krausse & Klein's, as we keep only good honest goods and sell them at reasonable prices. All goods warranted as repmesud Krpaig neatly done. Al bany shoe btore, r linn Block. Jos. Webber Announces to his patrons and friends that he is now located in his new shop in the Fo shay Si Mason Block and with able workmen will attend to his customers at as reasonable prices aa any other shop . A he has three bath-rooms ruoniuB at all hours theie will be no waitmg lor baths. MRS. B. HYMAN, next east of 8. E, Young's, Albany, Oi Cutting and" Fitting a Specialty, STAMPINC OUTFITS, AND STAMP, ING DONE TO ORDER. LESSONS IN PAINTING,. Wednesdays and Thursdays of each week) and pointing dons to otder on plaques and other material, Nice assortment of.lrlUtx materials on land. 11 His Natural Life." ,en nml EI or tint Scenery. Miixnltlceat Con tinue, lVontlerrul Merltanlrul 4'oiitrlv niiees.'n Clear anil 4'oncUe 11 ay PutliosniHl Humor In Har monious Mending. Seats now on sale at Blackmail's. Noto the prices. 60 ANX 7BO, JOHN BRICCS, FLOEIST- ALBANY THE PLACE. By all means call on Parker Brothers, Successors to John Fox, tvr your Groceries, Produce, Baked Goods, Etc., Etc, Their goods are the best and their prices reasonable. STOCKMEN AND FARMERS BEAD I hereby certify that Dr. 1. N. Woodle has successfully operatod on my ridgllng norse, isa.au aiaxs For further reference ill regard to rldg- mgs inquire or win. reterson, Dave re terson, Lebanon ; John Hardman, Alfred SVolvorton, Albany ; Sam Qaines, 8c io ; Win, Foster, Prineville. I practice veter inary medicine In Albany and country surrounding. Office and residence corner otn ana wasnington is. I. N. WOODLE, Veterinary Surgeon, C. L. BLACKMAN, Successor to E. IK. Langdon. DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES CHEMICALS, BRUSHES, SOAPS, COMBS, and everything kept in a first-class Drui Store. Also a flue ntock of pianos aui organs, ALBANY. OREGON FALL ANNOUNCEMENT. In making my announcement for the Fall I beg to call attention to the Following Departments: DRY GOODS n tu'8 department my stock is unusually Urge aud coin plete. Dress goods lu all the leading stylas : cootl shades for Fall and Wiuter rear se'ectod from the beBt Eastern and Foreign importations. The latest novel- ties in trimmings and buttons, shawls, blankets, some extra goad vaiut3 in white blankets, table linens, towels, etc. CARPETS My enlarged faoilitiej for showing oarpets has enabled mo to make large purchases in this department. I can show a flnii lino of Ingrains t low prices, some choice patterns in Body Brussels aud Tiflostries. I aw making carpets a leading branch of my business. t BOOTS ANO SHOES1 carfy tue lare8t line ot" Boota Bnd ?ooe8 ln le ci'y and have paid special attention to getting the goods best suited to this trade and I can show a fine line of goods. I keep in stock the best makes in the country, and have endeavored to get a line of low price goods that I cau guar anlse to giye satisfaction. Anything in Boots, Shoes or Rubben for mon, wo men and children can be found in this department. It is in fact a Ehoe store oi itself. GROCERIES-1 am g!vinS special attention to keeping a full Una of Staple Fancy Groceries, uncolored teas, roasted and ground coffees, canned fruits, the latest specialties in breakfast focU, etc., can I'll be tound in this department Pure, fresh goods nd good value for money iB my aim. I would especially Call the attenticn of pa 'ties laying in their Fall supplies to my large stock r.f FALL AND WINTER COODS! 1 am better prepared than ever to meet their wants. In all de partments I am prepared to meet the Growing Demands of Linn County, AND THE- NOTICE TO SHIPPERS, (via Yaquina to San Francisco.) Of wheat, oats, hops and wool. I am pre pared to take Marino Insurance on all cereals, bops, wool or any consignments of goods to and from San Francisco. For further partic ulars, address Ala Harris, Agent California Ins. Co., Yaquina, Or. New Wash House. Lee Chinaman, who lived in this town for many yean and was so well liked by every body ha returned and will open up a new wash house the first of September, one door south of the Revere House. Lee does good work and wants everybody to get their washing done by him. Revere House; . ALBANY, - ' - - OREGON CHAS. PFEIFFER PROPRIETOR. Fitted up In first-lass style. Tables supplied with the beat in the market. Nice sleeping apartments, Sample rooms for commercial travelers, tTFnt Caack te ami frum the Hotel. -St ORES Roses a Specialty. Cemetery lots planted and attended to WANTED. Benton Fraley. son of the undersigned, left the Stat, of Kansas ten yoars ago to come west, since which time I have not heard trom nun. Any odo knewing his whereabouts or information concerniug him will confer s great f ivor by communicating such to the undersigned. Hugh Fhalet, Lemnore Cal. MACHINE OILS. The best varieties of machine oils to be had are kept by Stewart fc Hoi, especially the kinds that have been thoroughly tested by the Linn oounty farmers. Prices guaranteed, FOR SALE. 20 small Iraots and three (nr.ni on easy terms borne near town. II, Bv INT, City of Albany, And ask a thorough inspection of my stock. Samuel E. Young. BARGAINS! First-class goods at bottom prices is waat the public wants. These I have at my store in this city. Bought at Bankrupt sales I can sell my stock of General Merchandise consisting ot dress goods, gents furnishing goods, clothing, etc., AT COST. 5 cent counters also contain many articles worth exam Cash or goods will be paid for all kinds of country produce. 0. W. SIMPSON, Albany, Oregon. WILL BROS, Dealers In all the latest Improved Pianos, Organs, Sewing Maohines, Guns. Also a full line of warranted Razors, Butcher and Pocket Kniyes, The best kind of sewing machine oil, needles and extras, ior an maonines. All repairing neatly and reasonably done. POTATOES FOR SALE. Assorted Bnrbank and Peerless rjotatoee deliyeied at 25 cents a bushel. Also 40 bushels fresh navy soap beans at 4 cent, per pouna. Drop me card in rostouice. A. J. VAROTUERSi NOTICE. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Drs. McAllister & Woodward, are hereby notified to oall and settle at once and save cost. Dns. McAllister & Woodward INDERS AND MOWERS. Farmers, remember that we this year have the Osborne Steel Frame Binder! and Mowers, the strongest, llghest run ning, and best made machine ln market. We can give yon Just as go terms as anyone, and probably better ; at any rate come and see us t fore yon buy.! Stewart A Sox
