Tillamook headlight., October 18, 1900, Image 4

THE TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. OCTOBER 18, 1900.
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
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T alk about Webfooters being full of prunes, the trouble with
the daily newspapers is that they stuffed full of politics.
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It is well not to be too sanguine as to who will be elected
president next month, for there is truth in the remark that “The
American people are fickle as to their preferences. The man they
idolize to-day they throw down to-morrow.”
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R eally there is only one issue to be decided at the election
next month, and that is Prosperity vs. Hard Times. And what’s
the good of keeping on chewing the rag about it ? If people pre­
fer hard times they will vote that way, of course.
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H onors are easy. Republican newspapers are making a dis­
play of democrats who have gone over to McKinley, and the de­
mocratic newspapers are doing the same thing with those who have
deserted McKinley. What a flopping time they are having.
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T he State of Oregon has issued warrants from May 6, 1899,
to September 30, 1900, for $91,653 to pay the scalp bounty on
varmits. This is a large sum, yet it is stated there were 7504
scalps less secured during this quarter than last. Let us hope that
the jaw is not being imposed upon by people raising wild cat.
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T he sailor boarding house difficulty in Portland has been
settled. When a lot of disreputable people interfere with the
commerce of our ports it is quite time that the state legislature
should take the matter in hand and make this impossible in the
future. Had this been a lot of working men insisting upon rqore
wages instead of boarding house keepers, they would have been
called “anarchists.”
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P. L. WESSELS, special commissioner to the United States
for the defunct two South African republics, is still talking for
publication, and it is surprising how short sighted he is when he
says “their cause is not lost and they will fight till they win.” It
must be remembered that the commissioner was not one of those
on the fighting line, but while touring Europe was tooting his
horn while the battle was in progress. He also says that the re­
ports Lord Roberts sends amount to nothing. Are we to under­
stand from this that the annexation of the two republics amount
to nothing ? How absured. But one thing is left for the Boers
to do, and that is to accept the new conditions with the best grace
possible, f<< ifex-President Kruger and his envoys expect to keep
the war in progress while in Holland it may lead to complications
of a serious nature with that country and England.
the Columbia bar still further improved,, but we do not want the
Oregonian to convey a wrong impression that no obstacles present
themselves to dispatching vessels with lumber to the Orient, for
it may have a tendency to defeat the efforts which have been put
forth the past few months by a number of our leading citizens and
manufacturers to have the bar improved, not that we believe the
Oregonian would intentioually convey that impression if it was 1
rightly informed, for that newspaper has identified itself so much I
with the industrial development of the state we do not believe it j
would do anything to retart the development of Tillamook county.
But to run a sawmill successfully on Tillamook bay, bucking the
perplexing shipping difficulties, and drawing a pen-picture of the
situation is a totally different matter when the writer is not cor­
rectly informed, and that is the reason we have referred again to
the improvement of Tillamook bar, which we hope to see improv­
ed at no distant date.
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President Mitchell was Equal to the Occasion.
T he coal miners now on strike in Pennsylvania have the sym­
pathy of the American people. First, because the demand of the
miners formore pay is just ; and, second, because the strikers have
proved themselves law-abiding citizens. It is true that a few
cases of disorder and blood-shed have occurred, but that does not
amount to much when considering that 150,000 men areon strike.
We are glad to see how implicitly the miners have obeyed their
leaders who have counseled carrying on the strike in an orderly
and law-abiding manner, and the quietness which prevails is not
only a surprise to the nation but to the coal barons who secured
military protection. Laboring men have secured a victory in this
strike on those lines, and political speakers have been deprived of
depicting them as a lot of foreigners, anarchists and socialists.
Now that the mine owners have posted notices of a 10 per cent
raise in wages, it is well to notice the business-like methods the
leaders have adopted to discuss the matter in all its phases. A
convention was called, and President Mitchell’s opening address
to the delegates is a conservative, sensible statement of the case.
It is devoid of threats, and counsels the miners to be rational and
cool in their deliberations. A great responsibility rested upon
President Mitchell at this trying time, for by giving wrong advice
or making a wrong move the sympathy of the people would have
withdrawn. Mitchell, we are glad to say, was equal to the occa­
sion and advised wisely, which will be proved by reading his
conservative speech, and which we consider worth reproducing so
that people can judge intelligently of the situation :
W. V.
J.
MORGAN
D.
EDWARDS.
MORGAN & EDWARDS,
Are prepared to do all kinds of
General Blacksmithing.
Logging and Machine Work
a Specialty.
First Class Clloi'k Guaranteed.
Reasonable Charges.
Shop in Hiner’s old Stand, TILLAMOOK CITY
Truckee Lumber Co •J
OB’ SAN FRANCISCO.
DEALERS IN
FIR & SPRUCE Lumber
BOX SHOOKS.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
And LOGGERS’ SUPPLIES,
AGENTS STEAMERS W.
Hobsonville, Or.
H.
KRUGER AND TILLAMOOK.
J. E, SIBLEY, Mgr.
RUSSELL “X
High Grade
Machinery
SAW
MILLS
THRESHERS
STACKERS .
“Gentlemen : In opening this convention I desire to briefly outline the purpose
which prompted us to call you here and to point out, if 1 can, the course you
PORTLAND, OREGON,
should pursue in determining the questions which so vitally affect not only your, Writ« for Catalogue and Prices.
selves and the vast constituency you represent, but also the millions of people in
the Eastern and New England states and in the anthracite region, not directly con.
tiected with the coal industry.
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“ Before doing so, however, permit me to congratulate you upon the growth
of your organizations as evidenced by the large number of delegates assembled
Oregonian not well Informed as to Tillamook’s Needs.
here. This is, without exception, the largest labor convention which has ever
It is no uncommon thing to read in the newspapers reference taken place in the industrial history of our nation. The causes which forced you
to the dairy industry of Tillamook county. The Oregonian had to engage in the contest which has preceded this convention are from years of
suffering so indelibly imprinted upon your memories, that it would be a waste
this to say in an editorial last week :
of words to recite them here. The story of vour wrongs has been truthfully de­
“Ever since the first settlers crossed the mountains and made their homes in picted by your officers, it has been portrayed in all its hideousness by the re­ Agents for Kopp's Brewery, the Brewer of the finest Beer in the Northwest
Strangers can find here a place to write, attend to correspondence, privately
Tillamook county, that section has been noted for the excellence of its dairy pro. presentatives of the press, men sent here to seek out the truth and report the
confer upon business or social matters and generally feel at home.
ducts. For many years Tillamook butter has represented a product not only that conditions as they really exist, and with exceptional unanimity, the public has
people could eat, but one that they were glad to get. In late years the dairy inter­ declared that your cause is just and that the responsibility for this unfortunate
est, expanding through the creamery interest, has made substantial growth, tile I strike rests solely upon the shoulders of those who employed vcu.
industry being hampered at times by lack of proper shipping facilities, but stir
“Your own conduct during the strike, even under the most trying circum.
making satisfactory growth. Until in very recent years dairying has proved the
stances, has won for you and your cause the respect and commendation of all
principal industry of Tillamook county.”
justice-loving and patriotic people. Violations of law have been few in number
This is correctly stated and a true description of the dairy and then only under circumstances in which the miners were not wholly at
PROPRIETORS OF
industry, which will multiply itself in a few years. When, how­ fault. I11 fact, it has been shown that more overt acts have been committed
ever, the Oregonian describes the lumber industry, it is not well bv those whose duty it is to enforce law than by the mineworkers who have
informed as to the unsatisfactory conditions which confront that been so erroneously pictured as men entirely devoid of respect for law and order.
industry, as will be seen by those who are conversant with the For this you deserve much credit.
DEALERS IN
“ Labor organizations have no greater enemies than the thoughtless strikers
situation in the concluding portion of the editorial :
‘‘The lumber interest has now, however, taken firm hold there, with every ’ indi- who violate the law or permit themselves to be provoked into the commission of
cation that it will, in a few years, become exceedingly profitable. The lumbei r out- crime. It frequently occurs in time of strikes that employers provoke strikers
Shop next door to Larsen’s Hotel, Tillamook
put of Tillamook Bay is now about 1,000,000 feet a month, and there is a good into violations of the law with the hope and the expectation that public senti­
ment
will
be
arrayed
against
the
strikers
and
the
military
arm
of
the
state
can
pros|Hx t that it will be doubled next year. This is a matter upon which our coast
county friends may be well be congratulated. There is no reason why the carriers be secured to curb the mer and defeat the objects for which the strike was in­
of commerce may not have dispatch from their ports to the ports of the Orient, to augurated. Whatever may be your decision to-day, whether you end or continue
the advantage of local enterprise, while making a substantial addition to Oregon the strike, it is my earnest hope that every miner may regard it as his duty not
only to obey, but assist in enforcing the law.
exports.”
“ When this strike was put into effect we declared that it would not end un.
Without touching upon all the discrepancies, as far as Tilla­
mook county is concerned the Oregonian is not correct in making ¡ess a majority of the delegates representing the anthracite miners agreed to its
the statement : “There is no reason why the carriers of commerce termination. We repeatedly announced that we would not undertake to decide
the future happiness or misery, the weal or woe of the 500,000 persons dependent
may not have dispatch from their ports to the ports of the Orient.” upon the anthracite coal industry for a livelihood. We believe that the men who
But this is what Tillamook county has been aspiring to for a num­ mine coal, that the men who work in the collieries, that the boys who work
ber of years ; but, alas, as we have repeatedly pointed out, this in the breakers, should all be consulted before the officers of your union declare Stage leaves Tillamook daily exeept Sunday
cannot be accomplished until the government improves Tillamook that strike at an end. Learning that the operators had posted notices at their Stage.leaves N- Yamhill daily exeept CTlonday,
bar. Local enterprise, energy and perseverance have not been mines, offering an advance of 10 per cent in wages formerly paid, we deemed it
Tickets must be secured the day previous from the Agents at
wanting to overcome this serious obstacle to the development of our duty to call a convention and permit the miners to pass judgment on the
the timber resources of Tillamook, yet with all this enterprise, question of its acceptance or rejection.
Jsorth Yamhill and Tillamook.
“ In considering the proposition of the operators I want thedelegatcs attending
the results are disappointing, unsatisfactory and perplexing, as
every lumberman who was wrestling with the business last winter this convention to be clean and dispassionate, to consider the question in all
in Tillamook can testify to. It is tantalizing tobe constantly re­ its phases, to measure carefully the chances of success and the possibilities of
minded about the resources of the county, but not a word is men­ defeat, should the strike lie continued. You must not reach conclusions hastily .
vou must not overestimate your strength, and, on the other hand, you should take
tioned nor the reasons given why they cannot be developed. To 1 every precaution to protect yourselves against the viciousness of vour employeis,
accomplish this, the rivers and harbors committee at the next ses­ I who, 1 regret to sav, have shown no disposition to treat you fairly in the past
J. P. ALLEN,
sion of congress will be petitioned to improve Tillamook bar so that , and who have never shown any regard for the welfare of those who produce their
Proprietor
twenty-two feet of water at low tide can be obtained. Here is the wealth.
secret to the whole difficulty, and the question with Tillamookers
“ For the first time in many years the operators have recognized your demands
is whether our representatives in congress can bring enough per-, for better con litions of employment and have offered an advance of 10 per cent First class accommodation
suasion to bear to bring about this necessary improvement, but as! in your wages. I am well aware that this advance is not satisfactory to you. You
at second class rate.
Representative T. II. Tongue has made himself acquainted with have felt, and with justice, that a definite period of time should be named during
the whole situation, we are hopeful that he will be instrumental j which this advance should remain in force. Yonr experience where wages are BEST meals in the
in securing the necessary approval and appropriations for the im-| j based on a sliding scale has been so unsatisfactory to you that vou believe
CITY.
that the sliding-scale method of determining wages should be abolished. You
proveinent of the bar. It will be a great disappointment to the ; also
Tillamook, Ore
believe that the laws of Pennsylvania should be obeyed by the coal companies
people of Tillamook if this is delayed, and especially to those who and wages be paid twice each month, you reserving the right ofspendiugyourearn-
who have invested money in timber land and want to invest more ings wherever you choose. Whether it is believed wise at this time to insist upon
in saw mills when an opportunity presents itself so that lumber a compliance with all your demands is a question w hich you. as most interested, Centrally Uoeated.
Rotes, $1 per Day.
can be shipped and the danger of a shifting, shallow bar is re­ are called upon to decide.
moved. That the resources of the country and the increasing
“ Personally, I have hoped we should lie able at some time to establish the same
commerce of the port demands this improvement is frankly ad­ method of adjusting wage differences as now exists in the bituminous coal regions,
mitted by all. Eor instance, Tillamook Bay has thirteen billion where employers' and miners' delegates meet in joint interstate convention and
Til 1 AMor>£flRSEfl’ PnoPpietor.
of timber tributary to it and waiting to be manufactured as soon like prudent, sensible business men. mutually agree upon a scale of wages which
city. No Chinese Ein^foyed
as the government improves Tillamook bar, to say nothing of the remains in force for one year, thus removing the cause of strikes and lock-outs,
timber resources of the Nehalem country.
From a commercial and even yet I believe that in future the anthracite operators will accept this
and progressive method of treating with their employes.
point of view it is just as imperative that Tillamook bar should be humane
“ Labor organizations, like labor-saving machinery, are here to stay. Capital
INSURE WITH
improved as it it to give 40 feet of water on the Columbia bar ; may for a time refuse to deal with them, may, because of its great power, retard
more so, for Tillamook bar will only allow small coasting vessels the growth of organizations for a time, but like 'truth crushed to earth,’ they 'will
Claude Thayer,
FIB COATED WITH
to cross, and at times it is impossible for these to do so. Although rise again' and will give battle in defense of the poor and oppressed.
Agent or Fireman's Fund and London
small appropriations have been made from year to year to improve
“Now. gentlemen, permit me to admonish vou to consider seriously the course
«nd Lancashire Fire Insurance
Tillamook bay, no attempt has been made to improve Tillamook you intend to pursue. The eyes of the American people are centered on the Citv
"ill outwear CEDAR. It is also a
Companies.
bar, and until that is improved it is folly for the Oregonian or of Scranton to-day, anxiously awaiting the result of this convention. I do not
RADICAL REMEDY AGAINST
anyone else to indulge in idle dreams and imagination that “There wish you to accept one cent less for vour labor than it is possible for you to secure.
CHICKEN LICE.
FIRE INSURANCE.
is no reason why the carriers of commerce may not have dispatch 1 do not wish the great organization which has been built among you to be
Its application to the inside walls of
wrecked
and
ruined
through
any
mistake
of
mine
or
vonrs.
from their ports to the ports of the Orient.” The improvement
7 5. S1EPHEXS
poultry houses will permanently exter­
” If vou legislate wisely and jndiciouslv lean see a destiny brighter and happier
of Tillamook bar is a practical question and inqiortant matter
minate all LICE.
for yon and for those who will take your places when yon have passed a wav. I
Results: HEALTHY CHICKENS-
with Tillamookers, for the dairy and lumber interest demands it, can see a future where the little boys will be in attendance at the school instead of
PLENTY EGGS.
the development and prosperity of the county demands it. The wasting their voung lives away in the breakers, helping to earn a livelihood for
COMPANIES.
Headlight is just as enthusiastic over the improvement of Tilla­ parents. I can see a future where pleasant homes and happy, smiling faces of the Agent for North West School Sunni, " rite for circular and prices and men-
tion this paper.
mook bar as the Oregonian is in its commendable effort to have wives and mothers will be in vivid contrast with the conditions of to-dav.”
TILL VMOOK ’ Xota'7 Public P ’
WADE & BRIGGS.
I ILLAMOOK.
_ OREGON
Tillamook, Or.
RUSSELL & CO.
WINE AND LIQUOR HOUSE.
Billiard Parlors and General SociaIJResort.
C. E. HADLEY, Proprietor.
Tillamook City,
Oregon.
LEACH & JONES,
Tillamook IVIeat Market
Fresh and Cured Meats, Hides, Wool, etc.
The DIRECT ROUTE to TILLAMOOK
Carrying U.S. Mail.
Tillamook & North Yamhill Stage Line.
JOHN BARKER, Proprietor.
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^llen (louse,
LARSEN HOUSE,
ILLAMOOK,
OREGON
Eor Fence Posts
Carbolineum Avenarius