ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDMSDAY. AtCl'ST S. 1903. Morning Astoriari EiUblished 1873. ; RATESi - rtent by mafl, per year . ,, ....... $6 00 fjfent by mall, per.mooth.'. 50c Borved by carrier, per month.....; 60c SEMI-WEEKLT. Bent by mall, per year. In advance U'OO The Antorlan guarantees to tta ad-J eertlaer the largest circulation of any newspaper published on the Columbia lliver. - :: " . j THE ASTORtAN PUBLISHING CO.. Police Cammiuiontr Gordon , WHILE It Is' generally to be regivt-tc-d that the city council rejected Mayor Suprenant'a first choice for the position of police commissioner mde . vacant by the resignation of John Kopp euch regret being occasioned by the fact that in a city where the cHiaen's ticket Idea holds such supreme away the council cannot separate Itself from the bonds of partisan politics, the election of S. S. Gordon to ine position will be received with approval. Mr. Gordon was a nember of Astoria's first police commission, serving a term of six years, and achieving a reputation as t capable, fearless and painstaking of ficer. He brings his previous experi ence and record as a man who is cap able of fair and Impartial judgment to the office, and assumes his new duties with the support of the people behind him. .. , : , In the past the affairs of the police department have been either handled carelessly or sadly neglected. The ab sence of two of the police commission ers from the city fos a period of months and the regrettable Illness of the third commissioner, left the control of the department In the hands of the chief of police, who In turn received his advice from the city attorney. These two of ficials lacked the 3tarrfina to rule the department with an Iron hand, and the result was that the first formal rule they attempted to establish was laughed to scorn by itinerant gamb lers, who dictated Just what conditions should govern the privilege of operat ing In the city. Mr. Gordon, we know, la not bound by political ties to the gamblers and saloon keepers of Astoria. He asks no favors at their hands, and has none to distribute. With such a man at the head of the po'ice commission it is safe to predict that there wflf be a business like administration of the affairs of that department of the municipal gov ernment from now on. Regatta Decoration - NOW that the arrangements for the regatta have reached a point where the queen has been elected and the admiral selected, the time has come for active preparations on the part of all clause of citizens to dincuss the matter of dec bratwnv Enough is already known to give as surances that the entertainments of the queen and her court will be elab orate, end that her court will be con npii'uoua on aiiount of its brilliance ami bemty. It is also known that Ad miral Smith will prove a potent factor In the success of the regatta, and in Juptice to the regatta officials as well as themselves the business men of the city shou'd make special effort to show appropriate appreciation of the ef forts of those charged with the actual sucteRf: oi tV.e a.T-t: In ou'ward show Astoriims can make adequate public manifestation of their appreciation by det orating ami illutn- Na mul In a day has tuch an effect en one t mood as DreaKiast. A weu- p.-epara breaKiau looa meat Economy Brand Evaporated I Cream It addi a richness to your food tnat nothing else can. it is the best port of cows milk. Tell your grocer you want to una your nusoanu w ousuwsi wun food breakfast and you need Economy Brand. Ba sura you sea tha above cap labs! be- lore you buy. HELVETIA miX C0NDEKSIH0 CO. I SHerManA TllfnnU a' o- 1 1 1 1 vA7jvZsJSrtMM f I MMHtOB) i it Unfits Hfou Maltboid Roofing. H rire resisting. m thoroughly protect all buildings covered with it. A better roof ins for less cost than any other roof in nude. Quickly lai and lasts for years. Staffer kooklrt. The Paraffine Paint Co. San FniKuco, battle. IN uanvar, voiorwn. inatiitg their places of business and public buildings. There should be a gnerous profusion of patriotic bunt ing, and the national colors should be In evidence everywhere. There should be no stint of these outward symbols, which will serve as a hearty welcome to our visitors during regatta week. Fling to the breese the national col ors; hang out the bunting, drape ev ery, ugly pole and projection in the line of the regatta with streamers of gay colors and designs. We are about to participate in a great holiday, there fore let the city be in holiday trim. There is but a short time between now and the opening of the regatta, but there is time and to, spare to create" and adopt a scheme of decoration such as Astoria has never before seen. Let the city be resplendent with brilliant illumination and decoration, and when the festivities begin let Astoria be decked in gala attire. THERE axe more kinds of regatta decorations than the mere display of bright colors and flag. The beautlfl cation of the streets must be insisted on. By this we mean that some steps must be taken to sluice the main thoroughfares with water, to' wash away the accumulation of debris. The streets should be clean and bright for the regatta, to enhance the beauty of the festooned buildings. Clean the streets. ; AiALrfc.ASA.CE in oflice" was what the municipal officials were threat end with, according to the story of the Astoria correspondent of a Portland ev ening taper who is very close to the lowers that be on both sides of the political fence. "And the matter was f-iuarei up." Of course there has nev er been any scandal connected with the police department during the last tight years. THE good work continues in St Louis. In line with his policy of "turning the rascals out" the district attorney has lust secured the convic tion of a former member of the house of representatives and the circuit court has approved the conviction by sen tencing the boodler to seven years in the penitentiary. Let the good work continue. PRESIDENT Roosevelt again proves thut he is as sound in practice as In precept. Mr. and Mrs. Signet of Mc Kecsport, Pa., have just received a check from the president for 109 in ac knowledgement of the twentieth baby born to them. Nt;dk9 to say the new Signet was named Theodore Roose velt. PORTLAND papers marvel at the height to which a pea vine grows at -Mount Tabor. That's nothing! Walt until the collection of Clatsop county graces reach the Portland Bureau of j Information. Wo can give them aces i nd Bpides, and take every trick in tho game of luxurious grafses. I -f j SPICAKIXij of or-tiwork aocka re- 1 mlnrin us that even men who are not Inclined to be du.'lsh often wear them. '.Vifcy is ;t the club and has no time to operate ihe darning needle. NOW, wouldn't it he a graceful thing lor Mr. Cook to do, to resign from the police commission. Mr. Kopp has cer Minly set a :;ood example. ; AN anxious world still awaila the i hi me of Grovc-r's new baby. The para ! gin.t,heM especially are anxious to get Iheir little pencils going. AT least the new commissioner will nut be w ared by the gamblers threaten :ng to have him arrested for mulfeas ;iMC" in office. ' WE trust there will be no objection lo our remarking that an ecclesiastical i'nrk home crossed the wire at the Va- ican. I1K.MARKS the Portland Telegram: There will be no evercrowded bridges it Ihe Astoria regatta. ' Dr. T. L. Ball ; DENTFST 524 Commercial street, ' Astoria Ore. C. J. Trenchard Insurance, Commission and Shipping. Agent Wells. Fargo and Pacific Express , Companlea. Customs House Broker. : John Fuhrman, . Wm. Wertliea, G.W.Morton. Central meat Alarkct 642 COMMERCIAL ST. ' Tour order for ' avals, bath ' FRESH" AS D SALT Will be promptly amd tMMiiwnorlly attainted to Telepbdue Nit. mi. RELIANCE Electrical Works .428 BOND ST. We are thoroughly prepared for - making estimate and executing orders for ail kind of lectrlol Installing and Repairing Supplies In stock. We sell 'the celebrated SHELBY LAMP. Call up Phone 11 0. H. W. CYRUS. - Mgr OSTE OPATHY - DR. RH0DA CHICKS Mansell Bldg. E7S Commercial St Fhone Black 20C5 Astoria Ore PRAEL & COOK FRAN5FER COMPANY. Telephone to. DRAYING AND EXPRESSING All goods shipped to oar ear Will receive special attention. No 538 Duane St. W. J. COOK, Mgr. C, W. Barr Dentist Mansell Building. 573 Commercial street, Astoria, Ore. TELEPHONE RED 2061. Pfca. Nellie Smith Vernon PHYSICHN AND SURGEON. Office, phone Main 2441.. Residence phone Main 2443. Office Over Griffin's Book Store. END OP BITTER FIGHT. "Two physicians had a long and stub born flgbt with an abcess on my right lung" writes J. F. Hughes, of DuPont, Ga., "and gave me up. Everybody thought my time had comer As a last resort I tried Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption. The benefit I re ceived was striking and I waa on my reet In a few days. Now I've entirely regained my health." If. conquers all coughs, colds' and throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed by Charles Rog ers' drug store. Price 50c, and $1.00. Trial bottles free. Builds up the system, puts pure rich blood Into the veins; makes men and women atrong and healthy. Burdock Blood Bitters, A Model Kitchen Every Home Can Have One at a Very , Small Cost' Tou would be astonished if told the prices that Foard Sc. Stokes Co., Is sel ling its famous cooking stoves and uteasila at A better assortment can not e found In any store in the Btjate. We supply everything from a dust pan to a range at prices that will fit any pocketboolc It Is economy to have your kitchen modern. Saves labor, ex penses and your health. Let us show you what we can do to remodel your home. We want at least a chance to quote you our prices. .. FOARD &STOKES CO. SUICIDE PREVENTED. The ' startling announcement that a preventive of suicide had been discov ered will interest many. A run down system, or despondency Invariably pre ;ede suicide and something has been found that will prevent that condition which makes suicide likely. At the mat thought of self destruction' take Electric Bitters. It being a great tonic and nervine will strengthen the nerves and build up the system. If also a great stomach, liver and kidney regula tor. Only 50c at Charles Rogers' drug store. PUTS AN END TO IT ALL. A grevlous wail eomtstlmes comes as a result of unbearable pain from over taxed organs. Dizziness, backache, liver complaint and constipation. But thanks to Dr. King's New Life Pills they put an end to it all. They are gen tie but thorough. , Try them. Only 25 cents. --Guaranteed by Charlea Rogers' drug store. . For forty yean Dr. Fowler" Extract of Wild Strawberry has been curing summer complaint, dysentery, diar rhoea, bloody flux. p-Jn In tit stomach, and It ha uever yd fulled to do every thing claimed tor It. "I entered for mont from or throat. Electric Oil cured in In twenty-four hours." M. S. Gist, Hawes vllle. Ky. THE DEATH PKNALTV. A little thing sometime result hi death. Thus a luer scratch, Inslgnt llcant cuts or puny bolls have paid the death peimlty. it Is wise to hnve Ituck ten' Arnica Salve ever handy. It's the best salve on earth and will prevent fatality, when bums, wuvx, ulcer and piles threaten. Only 25 cents at ChurK Rogers' drug store. PEBRYROYAL FILLS t, la-..... Hk.ii,u.. .KJ Uiu. Mwttal . MmAtm Mum I'UILA A. Try thm. Only 60 centt at Charles KoRer'i drug tort. v Scott's Santal-Fepsin Capsules A POSITIVE cum 9or lafluttmaUa or Oalarra ef Iht UltMn and DIm4 Kldaaya. Mo vart M Can quickly hmt. BMily lb vorat M al tmmrrtfr and tile, 0 mat trrol how oa tuad In. AbaolaUlf katnl'M. Bold by draaW Frlaa tl.ea, or by mM. potlpd. Ma,aaua,i.n. THt SAITA1-KP1II CO, SBUBFOHTam. QMM 5old by Chas. Rogers, 459 Commercial street, Astoria, Oregon. Subscribe for the Semi-Weekly As torian, $1.00 a year. HUMANITY The U. S. dispensatory says: Opl-, urn lessens the peristalic motion of the j bowels. It's local effect (when applied 1 to the lower bowel) is the same as Its general operation. Conlum PARALYZ- j ES the motor nerves; aconite reduces muscular strength; belladona produces PARALYTIC symptoms; hyoscyamus and stramonium are same as bellado na. THEY DO NOT EXERCISE ANT CPRATIVE INFLUENCES." Every! pile medicine prescribed or on the ; market contains some of the above pois i savis.: For sale by CONN DRUG CO, ft D ) i X ASTORIA AND COLOMBIA RIVER RAILROAD- L.KAVE PORTLAND lAUMVE g.iHla.ntil'ortlund Uuion Deill;lO a.m 7:00 p,m.'pot fur Astoria and 8:lQp.m. 3:30 p.tn.wy points, " tit&a.nvFor Portland and 11:50 a.m. ;IOp.m. way polnta. )l0;S0p.m. I It6:50p.m. SEASIl'H DIVISION ?:15a.m.Atotla for War- T: a.m. 11:30 a.m.lrentou, Flavl, Ft.10;30 a.m. U:33a.m.lStven, Hammondj 4:00 p.m. 6:50 p.m.;Senslde. 5:S0p.m. (5:55 p.m. - ! ti 15 S to S:30 5:00 p.m.enslde for War-j 9;25 a.m. a.mJrenton, Fluvel,13;S0 p.m. p.m.lUammond, Ft. 1:30 p.m. p.i.;stcven and A- 7:20 p.m. torla jt:50 p.m. Dally except Saturday. tSalurdny only. All train make close connection at Oiobt with all Northern Paclflc train to and from tire Eoat and Sound point 3. C. Mayo. Gen'l Freight and Pa. Agent Itchine of the skin, horrible plague Most everybody afflicted la one way or another. Only on safe, never falling cur. Doan. Ointment. At any drug store, 50 cents. - One of nature' remedies; cannot harm tho weakest constitution; never falls to cure summer complaint ot young or old. D. Fowler' Extract of Strawberry. Subscritie for the Semi-Weekly As torlan, $1.00 a year. OUTRAGED on. EXCEPT E-RU-SA PILE CURE. "E-RU-SA doubtless Is th only pll nedlcine on th market which doe not contain narcotic potaona or mercury," ECONOMICAL DRUO CO.. Chcago. III. Per C. H. McConnell, president. "We guarantee no mercury or opiate In E-RU-SA pile cur." Woodard Clarke & Co.. Portland, Or. E-RU-SA cure pile, or $50 paid. Worst case cured with one box, K-ru sa contain no mercury, no opiate. All reliable up-to-date druggist sell E-ru- EAGLE DURG CO., CHAS ROGERS. 1 IM For a good smoke? Then uu to get a Recruit 5c cigar. When you touch the to it you'll understand why it's at the front with the great army of smokers TWO BANDS FROM RECRUIT CIGARS ARE EQUAL TO ONE TAG FROM STAR TOBACCO IN SECURING PRESENTS SaVe the 'Band FROM EVERY U iMfMj ' HOTEL PORTLAND The Finest Hotel In the Northwest PORTLAND, OREGON. KOPP'S FAMOUS BEER j Bottled Or In Ks lree City delivery I North Pacific Brewing Company, Astoria Steamer SUE H. ELMORE Tha LargMt, Btannebeat. 8tadlat, and Koat e worthy l vr on th rout. Heat ot Tabl and 8tU Room AeoonoMda Uftoa. Will mak round trip every ov day bttwtaa. Astoria and Tii!anioc!( FARE $3.BO Connecting at Astoria wit a th Oregon Rallread A Navigation Co. and th Astoria A Columbia R. R. for Portland, Baa Fraaaiao Md aU polnta iaaat For iralght and paaaenger rat apply to Samuel Blmoro S Co General JAgenU, Aaturla, Or. A. A C R. R. Co. B. C LAMB, Tillamook, Or. Portland, Or. Of New Zealand W. P. THOMAS, Mgr., San Francisco. . UNLIMITED. LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS Has been Underwriting on the Pacific Const ovei twenty-two yotn. ELMORE & CO., AgeuU, Astoria, Ore. "s rv nn a-i3 uu to a It K. Co. Portland. Or. T 7 "3 k 2