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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

Torturing. lching. scaly skin erup-
tions, burns and scalds are soothed
at once and promptly healed by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. the best
known cure for piles. Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

To CURE A CoLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails TO cure 25c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

e. E. Turner, Of Compton, Mo, wri;es
US that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years. he completely cured
them by using three boxes Of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

A healthy babe should cry three or
four times a day. to give its lungs
needed exercise. So asserts a medical
authority: hut ne doesn't say how long
each cry should he
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.
WEEKLY

Sent by mail. per year 81 in advance,
Postage free to subscribers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

Straw bonnets with volumlnous trim
mings Of chiffon and ribbon will S-
worn by styligh babies this spring.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

Jackets appear to be in higher favor
than capes for spring wear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

1t is 50 easy to eritieise a speech and
so difficult 10 make one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

Mr. Hanna may be the Junior sen
ator from Ohio. but he is the senior
senator Of the cloak room.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

The bon bon boxes designed to con-
tain sweet Easter offerings are partic-
ularly lovely.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

The spirit Of unrest is part Of the ev-
dences Of springs approach.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

1t never seems as easy to fall into
a good habit as a bad one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

The girl seeking beauty drinks a
glass Of hot milk before retiring.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

legislates and executes laws for the
benefit OF the people, Its policy has
been and now is to enact such revenue
measures as not only viii produce
sufficient revenue to meet the govern
ment expenditures, but to make these
laws protective in their worAing
Last November the voters OF the
country expressed their views, and de-
manded a return to the policies which
are part OF the principles OF the re-
publican party The administration,
charged with carrying into execution
these views is now in power The peo-
pie have confidence in II, and are con-
jdenuy expecting a return " that pros
perity which the country enjoyed un-
der the Harrison administration and
before the Wilsou-Gormau ,ari0 law
plunged the nation into a business de-
preston from which it continues 20
suffer
And the people win not hope in vain,
Better times will come. FOR the repuH.
liCan party never dcCviVes the country,
-~--------------
The chronic grumbler still lives, but
there are less cases ot chronic lndlges-
ton and Dyspepsia than formerly. The
fact Is, 81 many people in the past have
taken simmons Liver Regulator that
they are now cured ~ these ills, And
great multitude are now taking Sim
mons Liver Regulator for the same
troubles and they'n soon be cured,
1T is the best medicine, Mrs. +,
Raine, Baltimore, Nd,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

salmon s S & T stS
value s%
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-17

Patriotism and business sense is a
good combination for a president and
his cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
GALVANIZING WORKS.

The necessity Of protecting the ironwork OF
boats and ships from the oxdizing effects of salt
water and a salt-laden atmosphere gave rise to
the invention of galvanizing. which is covering
the surfaces Of the metal with a thin coat Of
zinc. The idea originated in England and was
first put in practice in the United States by the
late Marshall Lefferts about 1S4S. Beginning
with the galvanizing Of spikes, nails. etc, the
business has grown to great proportions, but
the galvanizing of sheetiron. which Is now by
far the larger part Of 1t. is done al the rolling
mills. These mills all situated outside of
Greater New-York. and millions Of dollars worth
OF the product are handled here every year. The
galvanizing works located within the city limits
employed in treating pipe, bars. rods. spikes.
nails. and on miscellaneous work Of a general
character. OF these works there are about thir-
teen in Greater New-York. The invested capital
amounts to about S250000 while the volume Of
business done will foot UP at least 100000 a
year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
SALVATION ARMY HEADQUARTERS

1874: first light produced by dynamo in Amer
lea 1874; factory lighted by arc lights at An
sonia Conn., 1876; electric lights shown at Cen
tennial Exposition. 1876; first commercial arc
lighting. Paris. 1873; incandescent lights at
Menlo Park ~ j.. 1879; first important arc street
lighting in America, 1880; first commercial in
candescent plant. 1880; first plant installed in
q building 1880: first large incandescent central
station, 1882: first electric railway, Berlin, 1879;
Lichterfelde- Berlin road completed. 1881; cleo
trio railway opened in Paris 1891; Port Rush and
Giants Causeway. 1888: first commercial electric
road in this country, 1888; first regular electric
street railway in America, 1884; opening of the
first extensive electric railway. 1SSS.
The total number of miles of street railways in
the United States is estimated to be about r.
200 of which 1.o2O operated by electricity
and 4.563 by steam. horse and cable
power.
The total amount of capital invested in street
railways is said 10 be approximately SbJ4, 900. :
600. Of which sum electric lines represent S]iJ,-
100000, the remainder being devoted TO cable,
horse and steam lines.
The total number of parent companies inter
ested in electrical matters exceeds six thousand,
o large majority of which exist in or have con-
hections in NewYork-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

1S7x1Go feet. and has a storage capacity OF
3 O35 600 cubic feet.
There are several different processes of manu-
featuring gas. The coal gas and the water gas
are the two most important ones. The water
gas. is the superior quality. II has an illu-
minating power of twenty-four candles. or one
third more than the coal gas, which Is only
eighteen candle power. Many hundreds of thou
sands of tons OF coal annually consumed in
the manufacture Of gas in this city. 1t Is esti-
mated that ton of bituminous coal Is re-
oured to make 10000 cubic feet OF coal gas ana
much more 10 make a similar quantity OF water
gas over 1.6OO.0OO tons Of coal would there
fore be required 20 manufacture the lDootoV-
600 cubic feet of gas consumed in New-York City
during 1896. The industry gives employment 10
many thousands of citizens.
The manufacturers claim that their loss by
leakage which is indicated by the difference in
measurement recorded by the meters at the
works and the total measurement recorded by
all the meters OF the consumers, amounts TO ~
per cent year. The city itself is the largest con-
sumner. and probably the pest customer or the
gas manufacturers
Gas is to-day used for variety Of purposes
besides Illuminating. The introduction of gas
stoves has made II useful and ready factor
working of gas blast furnaces it is very largely
used for heating. anneang forging, tempering
and repairing purposes. and it is also very COM
monty used as motor power for running gas
engines.
The manufacture Of gas has brought into ac-
tive employment gas engineers. gas-hurner maxi
ers. makers Of gas ranges. gas filters, gas fixture
makers. gasppe and gas machine manufact-
urers
In New-York City and vicinity about 900 con-
Germs are engaged in building gas apparatus.
burners. retorts and other gasworks or con-
struction work used in the manufacture and dis
trbution of gas These different firms and
manufacturers have as a rule very large capt.
tai in use The building OF gas works involves
the expenditure of large sums OF money. and
the manufacturer undertaking these contracts
must be provided with ample capital for prop
erly carrying the work
Sixty billion cubic feet Of gas is manufact-
ured and distributed annually in this country
by about 900 gas companies. over 25O00OO
dwellings,. stores and public buildings are IL
Illuminated by gas. and approximately $500 900 =
COO Of capital is employed in the manufacture
and distribution Of gas throughout the United
States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

gent sunervision. added to the burdens Of COM
panies and multiplied the labors OF the actuaiy'
until to-day that official Is one Of the busiest III
| a company's service. II new form OF pohcy
is to be issued the actuary must carefuiiy coi"-
mite the cost the expense Of getting the rate OF
premium TO be charged, commission to oe pau
the agent. the reserve required by law TO be
maintained upon 1t. and much more that inc
public knows not Of When a policy -hoioer oies
the actuary computes the sum TO De pau ''e
beneficiary: when the companys annual state
ment is made it is based upon the actuarys COM
putation of the value and reserve OF each inoi-
vidual policy to- &c
Every large life insurance company mas ,es
actuarial department, and there still remains
an open field for the expert whose services may
be had verify work done, TO prlns ms ~, ~. =
prejudiced opinion and Acknowledged sh',, ,,,to
calculations of great Importance. ana 10 eHeoule
especial commissions for offices that may not
continually require such service. =
New-York Is essentially the headquar.eis ~
life insurance in America. and is consequently
the home of the American Society OF Actuaries'
which numbers about eighty members Ha'"ie
associates as far away as New-IeaIahu.
In the great life offices of this city are men
who rank among the most learned in their pro
fession and outside these offices are several Oh
such recognized ability that they ma II auVah-
tageous to be open to consultation ny any WIN
desire their services.
A wide and almost untouched field Tor actu-
arial service is that Of the assessment insurance
and cooperative benevolent associations. GAM
ing TO furnish the equivalent Of life insurance.
they have ignored all the experience Of the life
companies and. defying the laws that have been
found to AFFECT II, nave ruSned piIuls VII W
inevitable disaster.
Warned by the numberless wrecks of the past
some Of the more ably managed associations
have begun to study the science OF their uhdeI-
taking and have called upon the expert to ad-
wise in the revision Of their plans. in the lauda-
Bile endeavor to succeed by every honest enort.
The field of the consulting actuarys LABOR WI
IL tho al,InO Of
matters Is more and more recognized. and as sci
en- tific direction succeeds to rule Of thumb the
work Of the consulting actuary VIII steadlly IN
crease in scope, volume and recognized inpor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
STEELVARE SPECTALTIES.

One OF the incidents connected with the prep
arations for opening the Worlds Fair was the
arrival at Chicago from the East Of long train
loaded entirely with household and manufacture
ing utensils made of steel. and timed. japanned
galvanized or nickelplated These goods. which
include pans. pals and other vessels employed
in the home or the factory, milk cans. etc. are
broadly classified steelware speciaties. 4
few years ago they would more properly have
been called ironware speciaties. but at the pres
ent day steel, owing to the recent remarkable
cheGpening OF It's cost Of production. has super
seeded iron for all these The industry has
grown up in the last decade and half. and has
already assumed great proportions. About TWEEN
ty-hYe houses engaged In the trade, and
nearly. II not quite. Sl5,OO00O0 Is invested.
Many of the factories are located outside Of
Greater New-YCrk. but all are represented here.
and the annual sales foot about S1OOOOO0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
THE BRICK PRESRYTER1AN CHI III II.

months have travelled a distance almost
equal to the circumference Of the globe TINS
work has been accomplished without serious ac-
cdent and without delays in stormy OF snow!
weather The cars are reliable in starring anu
stopping and travel at speeds varying up I"
Twenty-Five miles per hour. Accurate accounts
have been kept of every trip. showing the
amount Of air used per mile and per hour ana
also the waste number of cubic feet OF air USED
and miles covered during the entire service
As the cost of air compression is well-de-
termined fact it is only necessary to figure the
cost of COMPRISING the air consumed TO ar
rive at the exact cost Of motive power. 90 aiso'
an accurate record has been kept of repairs 10
motors and machinery. the cost OF when, ahded
to the compressed air consumed, gives the exact
cost of operating a compressed-ar motor. lhese
facts have demonstrated concluslvely that by
the use of compressed air on an ordinary street
railway the cost Of operation and maintenance
will be much less than ny any other me'hod Oh
lOCOmOtiOn.
II win he observed that compressed air mo-
tors require no obstruction in the streets
such as Is caused by the trolley, underground
electric or cable system the cost or Whlch Is
saved If compressed air is used, TO which saw
ing must also be added the cost of maintain
ing the cables and wires. Also the compressed
air cars are almost entirely noiseless, and from
the fact that they save tearing up the streets II
is believed that this method will be per-
mitted in sections Of cities where the other
systems would not be allowed.
Air be reversed very quickly, II H'c-
essary and stopped within remarkably short
distance thereby making them the safest We
hices which operate in crowded thoroughfares
reducing the probability Of accidents. 1t is be-
lieved that compressed air cars Will shortly be
placed upon cable lines TO perform night ser
vice at such hours as by reason Of the uncrowd-
ed condition of the streets air-motor cars would
be permitted at the rate of twenty miles
per hour which is a greater speed than is adj
MISSILE by cable. thus enabling Arrears trav-
cling at high rate OF speed. to perform the
service of a larger number of cable cars travel
ling at a slower rate Of speed. The economy
In saving labor and number OF cars Is evidence
of the superiority Of compressed air as motive
power over all others.
one Of the chief advantages Of an independ-
ent motor is that 1t can be gradually introduced
into service one motor at time on any line,
no matter how it may be equipped, whether
horse electric cable.
Compressed air motors have been in success
full operation for ten years In Paris Berne and
Nantes and their use on the Continent is rapidly
incre asing, while in this country many railroad
shops use them for various purposes, at a great
saving Of labor, being thoroughly equipped with
compressed air plants and pipes that distribute
the air TO all departments The uses Of this
force in the future are almost unlimited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
MANUFACTURE OF GAS.
MANY MILLIONS INVESTED IN THE PRO-
DUCTION OF THE l5,cocoo.oO FEEL AN
NUALLY CONSUMED IN GREAT

MANY MILLIONS INVESTED IN THE PRO-
DUCTroN OF THE i5No.co.Wo FEET An
NuALLY CONSUMED IN GREAT
Err NETWORK CITY
Vast interests are involved ana an '''i'''."''
amount Of capital invested In the ma"ui"'..
of Illuminating gas In New-York Guy i"e
capital invested aggregates SI3,ooooo" A""@
II is a rsmunerative enterprise is shown by the
fact that to-day the stock OF three Oh '"e ''"
NAMES is quoted at DO 175 and ll3 per
share It is officially estimated that over 49,
600. 600. 900 cubic feet of Illuminating gas are
consumed annually in this city. This i''o"''
1000 cubic feet of gas at the uniform rate
~ 81 % per 900 cubic feet fixed by the Legis-
lature, represents revenue Of S1SI'sVoo' APP
proximateIv 100000 meters are installed in the
various buildings in the city OF Ne"-f orh
nroner and about 100000 burners are USED
nightly. The total estimate OF the COST OF
lighting the city for the current year amounts
to s.. OO2. 594 %. These figures include gas
naphthaline and electric lighting.
Tho cost of the manufacture and distribution
of pas varies in different localities. Coal Is the
h,s,s of gas manufacture and city situated
near the coal mines can make and supply gas
NJ q very much less cost than can be done IN
q CITY remote from the coal regions In the
manufacture Of coal gas a good quality OF gas
making coal will produce about LOO CUBIC 1cet
ner ton In the manufacture or water gas IN
which anthracite coal coke Is used about
3O 600 cubic feet of non-luminous gas Is maze
from a ton OF coal.
The gas manufacturers Of New-York are proud
Of the quality of the gas they produce. Ihey
claim il is the best gas made or sold In the world
It's standard candle-power Is -. While that OF
London Is 1863 and Paris only 10 candie-poWer'
The prIce of gas in London Is only ~ cents per
600 cubic feet, and in Paris 81 % for ordinary
Use and 81 cents for public use per l.oOO CUBIC
feet.
There are eleven gas companies in New-forR.
The largest Of these Is the Consolidated Com-
pany. which is composed Of several smaller
ones. It has a capital of SO. 100000. Brooklyn
has now only one gas company-the Brooklyn
I-nion-which two years ago amalgamated with
il six smaller companies 1t has a capital or
SD 600 600 and supplies the whole city, but not
the suburbs.
There are twenty-four large gasometers, or
casholders in this city. with an average stor-
age capacity Of 100000 cubic feet each.
The largest Of these gasometers Is the
property Of the Mutual Gas Company. II
is located on Avenue D, at Twelfth-st., Is built
Of steel is 1872 feet in diameter, 100 feet
in height and has a storage capacity OF 4,oooooo
cubic feet 1t is said to be the largest In the
world The foundations alone. which are the
most EXPENSIVE part Of all gasholders. cost over
S6OOOOO There are 1920 piles, varying from
100 to 120 feet in depth, placed beneath the
stone and rubble work. 1t was built In lS3o,
and is a four-lift steel tank. The gasholder or
the Consolidated Company, at SiXty-third-st, Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
CONSULTING ACTUARTES.

In these days of high-pressure business meth
DDS when little thought is given to individual
transactions and energies are bent toward
worldwide enterprise. the great volume Of bust
ness is expected to yield a certain margin Of
profit. and push and nerve have. in great
measure, supplanted the old-time prudence and
calm calculation that marked the conduct Of
successful business.
In business affairs. however, this seeming dis
solution Of its foundation stones has wrought
changes for the better. not unlike those which
come TO earth's richest ores when subjected 10
the fierce heat OF crucible fires. The dross re-
mains, less beautiful to the eye; but underneath
there appears the tiny button of precious metal.
all that was Of intrinsic worth in the mass.
Actuarial science is one product Of just such
an evolution in the business of life insurance.;
the manager became a merchant his assistant
became a mathematician. then an actuary.
AS the scope of life insurance enlarged. and
new forms of contract brought competition and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
COMPRESSED AIR.

Enthusiasts look forward 10 the day. ard that
in the not very remote future when compressed
air as a motive force will have become very
important factor in mechanics. Some OF the
more enthusiastic mechanical engineers expect
that il will revouti0nize railroadng ana make
its influence felt in every branch of manufact-
ure recurring power. The strides that nave
been recently made in utilizing the force give
a warrantable basis for such supposition.
Compressed air motors have been practically
tested in this country for the past three years
and the appliances, methods and advisapiilty
Of using air in place Of electricity steam or
cable places the successful inventor In TINS
line in the front rank of inventors Of the nine
teenth century.
Never before. 1t is claimed. either in America
Europe or the world. has so much power been
developed and work accomplished with so
small volume of free air as Is done to-day.
There are two compassionate cars running, IN
actual daily service. upon street-car line
in this city, both of which took the place OF
cable-car and performed service. Jointly or
161 miles each day. and during period OF six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
FyREpPOOFTNG INDUSTRY.

The important posit'on that the freprooi-
ing industry has gained in the trades OF puIdihs
and construction is equally complimentary anu
educational The employment OF almost un-
limited capital the exercise of the most eheree''.
intelligence and the scientific manipulation Vi
fire clay are the three most essential FACTOR
OF this interesting manufacture. Inc use Vi
terra Gotta materials in the construction OF 'arse
buildings of every kind is constantly beco"'ihs
more extensive, and there are many suos'a"''a'
reasons why this should be So The mrs, ques-
ton that arises in the mind OF one uhaccus-
toned to large buildings is. Are they hreprooi :
This can be answered in the affirmative ior
the reason that modern building methods nave
rendered 1t possible to construct pui'o'hb
which is practically indestructible. The tan
buildings OF New-York are built upon "hat -
known as steel skeleton-frame construction -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30

mail cars on the Thrd-ave. cable railroad has
been most conspicuous improvement. and the
mail van which collects the mail from hotels and
in which It is sorted and put in shape Tor out
going trains and steamships before reaching the
Ingenious devices bred by the increased value
of time Complaints Of delay in the delivery or
letters have become very much less frequent
and the efficiency Of the service has been I'M
proved in every line. .
The statistics Of the business OF the fost-
office for the year ending June 30, 1S9T show
great advance over the previous year In every
particular
The sale Of stamps cnv Hopes and cards for
the year amounted TO S1.U0,3io 81. while that
for 1895 was but So as $50 II.
The net revenue Of the Postohce Tor lS"' was
81. 616. $50 49, while for 1880 1t was but Si.2S2
900 81 or nearly per cent less. Domestic
money orders amounting to S1O,293. bI S' were
paid and the international orders paid amount
ed to SJ26.J2O % The citys free delivery SER
vice cost 81 313itS II and the special delivery
S15. $50 90.
The carriers during the year delivered ,",.-
sS5 666 pieces Of mail matter. and i3""!'S2 So
pieces found the persons to whom they were adj
dressed by means OF the postofice boxes.
OF registered mail handled 1,0J6323 pieces
were delivered in the city In the year the total
number Of pieces OF mail handled was l.361,-
256, 4S3. daily average Of 3.129.i44
Many improvements IN the system are TO be
introduced during the coming year, and Post
master Dayton says that the mall service OF
tho Greater NowYorlt will compare favoraby