ASTORIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1903.
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misers die largest circulation of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
River. ' Y
NEW UW IS BEST.
Some of the papers of the state, in
cluding the Oregonian, suggest that the
legislature, if called in special session
to remedy the present tax laws, it
should re-enact the old law and do
away with the provisions of the new
law which make taxes payable in the
fall of the year Instead of the spring, as
heretofore, says the the Eugene Regis
ter. For two years before the new law
nas enacted the Register advocated the
change which we considered then, and
earnestly believe now, to be in the inter
ests of taxpayers of the state.
Those at last session of the legisla
ture who advocated and voted for the
new law represented the majority of
the taxpayers and enactment of the
new law was considered a benefit to the
agricultural classes who have more
ready money in the fall season 'than at
any other season of the year.
There are people who do not take
kindly to new order of things even
though they are better than the old and
helpful to tfie masses.
If we are to, have a special session
l-t it be for the purpose of remedying
the defect that prevents the new law
from taking effect for it Is the new law
that the people want and not the old
law which 'he people rejected at the
last session.
The only objection urged from any
direction against the new law is that
the people will be required to pay taxes
twice In 1904 in order to bring tax pay
lng time around to the proper season
of the year. To this feature of the new
law there was practically no objection
when the bill was up for consideration
and there should be none now.
Oregon needs plenty of new legisla
tion but gets little of it. What we do
get, we should bind to ua with bands of
steel lest it get away. The new, tax
law is a wholesome measure that needs
only one small clause enacted to put It
into effective operation. If a special
session is to be called tf knock the new
law out we shiU be opposed, absolutely,
to any special session whatever, prefer
ring that the stati and counties borrow
money for operating expenses rather
than to undo a good piece of legislation
enacted for the benefit of the farmers
and small taxpayers who will find it
much easier to pay taxes In the fall
tha i in the spring.
The above represents the position of
The Astorian, if we must have a special
session. The new law is certainly bet
ter than the old one. Organize, remove
the def?ct, and then adjourn.
. FAVORITE A0ES OF WOMEM.
It may seem strange that women
have preferences for particular ages.
An inspection of the census, however,
leaves no room for doubt that certain
years are preferred, and pertain other
years disliked, by members of the gent
ler sex.
Of children 14 years and- under the
number of boys la nearly 400,000 greater
than the number of girls; at 15 the
boys are still XK) ahead of the girls;
at 16 the girls are C000 the more numer
ous; and each year thereafter, until the
twenty-fourth, there is an excess of
women over men. The favorite ages
within these limits are 18 and 20. There
the 24,000 misses of 18 more than
boys of that age, and yourtg ladies 20
years old exceed their masculine com
panions by 54,000. At 24 and 25 the
numbers of the two sexs are nearly
qual. Then the women begin to grow
Jess with great rapidity. The most un
popular ages are 30 and 40. at the for
mer age there is. a difference of 78,000
between the two sexes; at the latter
83,000.
One peculiar circumstance is that
there are more women 20 years old than
there are girls of 13 or 14, or any age up
to 20. This fact conclusively demon
strates that 20 is a very healthful nge.
But if the younger ages are unhealthy,
where did the increased number who
are 20 years old come from? No women
are born that old.
Only an unusually elastic theory can
account for these peculiarities with be
coming gallantry to the livller sex.-J.
S. 'Gilham In Ladies' Home Journal.
A special session will cost Clatsop
county the expense of a special election
besides It share of the special session.
However, there are many who Insist
that unless there is a special session
beld the schools cf Astoria will suffer
greatly, perhaps to the extent of clos
ing them. This is a phase of the "mat
tor not contemplated by The Astorian
in its discussion of the subject hereto
fore . .This leaves but one course to
pursue so far as the people of this lo
cality are concerned. ,
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The republicans of Astoria did well
to renominate Mayor Suprenant and
ihe opposition showed good taste in
endorsing him.
Statu quo was defined to mean that
Sherman care not a bit whether the
I assembly U called to meet to correct
the tax levy taw or not
She's alt right
nd has money to pay her bills for two
yearn yet, says the Moro Observer,
published by D. C. Ireland, who found
ed The Astorian. ,
The second annual session of the
Oregon Irrigation Association at Pen
dleton this week may not have any inv
dlrvct bearing upon this Immediate see
tion, but the people of eastern Oregon
ar deeply Interested. The furtherlnc
(.f the project to make fertile the arid
regions will tn the end help us.
Jack Monroe had a hard time to dis
pose of Peter Maher, the erstwhile
champion of Ireland, who is the "has
been'' of "has beens." Monroe would
last no longer than the proverbial
snowball before any first-class man.
The Bugby explosion was not, the
small affair that some supposed. How
ever, the A. & C. n. R. have the mat
ter well in hand and are providing well
for the comfort of passengers. Trains
get through with little delay.
Senator Mitchell has Introduced a bill
for more than two millions for Port
land's big fair. . Will Fortland have
the bad taste to oppose the'senator un
der the circumstances? Hardly.
The president's message Is quite
ehort, yet much to the point. Reciproc
ity is urgei for Cuba with much earn
estness. President Roosevelt has discovered a
few dark horses for president) He does
not need a field glass to discover more.
Little excitement Is attending the city
election contest, but before the close
matters may warm up a little.
Tift Astorian is contemplating en
larging agiin In order to accomodate
the advertisers.
The rate war between eastern
seems near settlement.
lines
Do not permit a home Institution to
suffer for support.
FOR DIFFERENTIAL RATES.
New Tork, Nov. It. Trunk line as
sociations' officials are arranging the
appointment of u board of arbitration
which will be called on to decide
whether passenger differentials be
tween New Tork and Chicago shall be
abolished. In case the question Is de
cided In favor of the New Tork Central
and the Pennsylvania, the non-differ
ential lines, a regular rate of $20. will
be oppwd by ail lines operating be.
tween Chicago and New Tork. ; Under
the present arrangement , the other
roads are permitted to charge J1S. "
BITTER TOWARD UNITED STATES.
New Tork. Nov. 11. Under the
heading "The United States in South
America." the La Prenza, a leading
newspape here, publishes an "article,
says a Herald dispatch rrom Buenos
Ayres, declaring that the United States
Is doing everything possible for the rev
olutionists on the isthmus of Panama
and, concluding, says: .
"This should serve fts a 'Warning' to
South America that there.,, are fatal
consequences In celebrating treaties by
little and. feeble nations with big
powers." ' -
PRJCE OF MACHINE TOOLS.
Ne-.v Tork, Nov. 11. At the annual
meeting of the National Machine Tool
Builders Association, which Is in ses
sion in-this city, resolutions were pass
ed declaring that nothing in the exist
ing condition of steel trade warrants
reduction In the price of machine
'ools. Of the 45 tir 50 members about 30
were present. President Joseph Flahter
of Nashua, N. H., was In the chair.
Other officers present were William
Lodg of Cincinnati and W. H. Davis
of Rochester, N. T., and P. E. Mont-
gue of Springfield, O., secretary.-
AMALGAMATED RESUMES WORK.
Helena, Mont., Nov. 11. Operations
T Ffl F
Children's lOc, 15c, 20c and 25c
Boys' Athletic 25c Hose is equiva
lent to any 35c hose for elasticity
and durability. & 7
The Best Hose
have been resumed at the Amalga mat
ed Copper Company's properties In the
state, thousands of miners returning to
work. This is the result of the promise
made, by' William 8e4lloa that he
would reopen workings at once if Gov
ernor Toole called a special esslon of
the legislature to nact legislation fav
oring fair trial of litigation.
THE LARGEST LOCOMOTIVE.
San Francisco, Nov, 11. .V new loco
motive, said to be the largest In the
world, has Just " been received at the
western terminal of the Santa Fe rail
road In southern California, ihe first
of 45 giant loomottve to beuod to
haul freight trains over the steep grades
on that ooinpany's lines. The new en-
felne wotghs over 143 1-3 tons, with
drivers 37 inches In diameter.
At the regular meeting of theKnight
of Pythias last evening work In the
Eifmlre rank wrs done. After the ses
sion at the hall the members and Init
ios brothers adjourned to the IVlace
restaurant where a light repast was
enjoyed. The festivities were In honor
of Edward Muns, a visiting brother,
who will go to Portland soon to super-
Intend the Installing of machinery in !
the nw factory of the American Can
company. Mr. Muni is held In high
esteem by the ocal lodge and the mem
bers regret to see him go.
LOSES IttS LIFE FOR OTHERS,
New Tork, Nov. U. Moses Johnson,
motorman or a 'Brooklyn trolley car,
has probably sacrificed his life to save
an unknown woman and two children
from death under the feet of a run
away horse. He Is now in a hospital j
witn a rracttu-ed skull and one leg
broken. The doctors say he cannot
possibly recover.
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE,
Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, 111.
It developed a stubborn ulcer un
yielding to doctors, and remedies for
four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Silve cured. It's Just as good for bums
bcaius. Skin Eruptions and Piles, 23c i
at (.has. Rogers' Drug store.
TO CURE A COLO IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. AU druggists refund the money
If it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's sig
nature is on each box. 25c. tf
CHINESE RUN OUT.
Tuolome. Cal., Nov. 11. Two hund
red miners from Summerville and
Soulsbyville ran 100 Chinese miners out
of Soulsbyville and Blackoak tonight.
There as no violence. "
MINERS GRANTED INCREASE. "
Salt Lake, Nov. H.-The coal miners
of this state have been granted an ln-
MALARIA
Germ Infected Air.
Malaria is not confined exclusively to the swamps
and marshy regions of the country, but wherever there is
bad air this insidious foe' to health is found. Poisonous
vapors and gases from sewers, and the musty air of damp
cellars are laden with the germs of .this miserable disease,
which are breathed into the lungs and taken tip by the
Wood and transmitted to every part of the body. Then
you begin to feel out of sorts without ever suspecting the
cause. No energy or appetite, dull headaches, sleepy and
tired and completely fagged out from the slightest exer
tion, are some of the deplorable effects of this enfeebling
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uuuauy. ja mc uiacosc prugicssesanu
vellow SDots arjoear noon the skin.
left to ferment and the microbes and
the blood, Liver and Kidney troubles and other serious complications often
arise. As Malaria begins and develops in the blood, the treatment to be
S. S. S. is a guaranteed purely vegetable remedy, mild, pleasant and
harmless. Write us if you want medical advice or any special informa
tion about your case. This will cost you nothing.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, ATLANTA. CAs ,
The Largest
crease of 10 per cent In their wages,
Specials from the different camiw show
that the advance has been general, the
rate of pay being raised from 12.50 to
12.75 a day.
SHIP OFFICERS DISCHARGED!"""
Seattle, Nov. 10. Captain Charles
Warn;r, master of the steamship Ore
gon, and Edward Healey and Charles
Gur.tart, first and second mates, were
discharged today upon a re-hearlng
of the charge of cruelty made against
them by Seaman John Low,
DISASTROUS WRECKS.
Carelessness Is respnalble for many
a railroad wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks of sufferers
from Throat and Lung troubles. But
since the advent of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
I
me Diooa wcoracs
When the nnisnn i
eerras to multiolv in
enecuve must begin there too. S. S. S. destroys
the germs and poisons and purifies the polluted
blood, and tinder its tonic effect the debilitated
constitution rapidly recuperates and the system is
Soon clear of all sizns of this denressimr disease
ffl
frb-j.i i ill1
in the
The Best Ever
And Ever the Beit ; r
A CIGAR
not ashamed of
ts identity
be&rs b&nd
with its nme,
i
it
Selling Brand of Cigars
the World
and Colds, even the worst cnr can be
cured, aid hopeless resignation Is no
longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of
Dorchester, Mass., is one of the many
who life, was saved by Dr. King's
New Discovery. This grea( remedy is
guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
dlseaiea by Charles Rogers, Druggist.
Price GO c, and It. Trial bottles free.
II. S. McOowan came over from Mc
Gowan yesterday and left on the Lur
llno for Portland, Mr. McOowan re
ports that the storm did little damage
on the north shore. About a week ago
when the first gnlo raged nearly all of
the traps In Baker's bay were put out
of commission, the gear being badly
torn, and as a consequence fishing op
erations have been discontinued. The
McGowan cannery at Ilwuco Is Iwln.j
operated, but lepends upon Shoalwater
bay for Its supply of fish.
NOT A SICK DAT SINCE.
"I was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. I tried all sorts of medicines,
none of which relieved me. One day I
saw an ad. of your Electric Hitter and
determined to try that. After taking
a few doses I felt relieved, ami soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen a sick day since. Neighbors
of mine hae boen cured of Rhuema-,
tlsm. Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney
troubles and General Debility." This
Is what T. P. R.-ihs, of Fremont, N. C.
wrlu-s. Only 50c at Chas Rogers,
druggist.
NOTICE TO ODD FELLOWS.
Odd Fellows are hereby notified to
us.'cmhle at 10:30 o'clock this morning
at Odd Fellows' hall, for the purpose
of attending the funeral of our late
brother, George F. Welch. Services
will be hel dat Grace Episcopal church
commencing nt 11 a. m., and Inter
ment will be In Oceanvlew cemetery.
Jjy order of
JOHN HANSON.
OLOF ANDERSON. N. O.
Secretary.
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Qountry
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EDUCATE YOURSELF AT HOME
The Opportunity to Do So Is In
Hoik h of All.
Toung men and Women who are am
bitious to rise and unable to attend col
lege or a technical school should Inves
tlgnte the advantages offered by the
International Correspondence schools
of Scranton, Pennsylvania. These
schools which were organised In 1891
now have over 000,000 students; and
during the brief period of twelve
years have helped thousand of people
to better paying positions. Their cur
riculum embrace one hundred and six
ty-flve different course of study, an
Immense variety to select from, and all
of them are of the practical salary
raising elms of Instruction. The school
do not aim to deal with the sort
of. education which merely adorn
They say to a young man: where does
your greatest practical aptitude lie?
Tell us what you crave and If you are
willing to study we can gratify your
ambition.
They have unlimited endorsements
from all classes of successful men and
from prominent ofllclala of the U. 8.
Govern went. The Secretary of the
Navy, the labor commissioner, military
Instructors at West Point and member
of eongres have endorsed and warmly
praised their system of education. To
come nearer homo they have 225 stud
ents In Astoria. See some of those and
get their opinion on the subject. Then
write to the school for some literature.
J. C. Banner their local agent Is gener
ally In town at room 5 Oriel house, 60
Commercial et from the 10th to the 17th
of each month and can always be seen
there from 8 to 10 P. M.
Lesson are sent to student In pam
phlet form and these ichool furnish
additionally a reference library of
bound volume with most of their
courses. They teach French, Oerman
and Spanish with the aid of the Phono
graph. Scholarship can be mid for,
either cash down or In monthly Install
ments, tf
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STORE
. W'-f'f 'J'"' fifty I
Ladies lOc, 15c,; 20c and 25c
A trial of this brand will make
a steady customer. y
for the Money
C. J. Trencliard
Insurance, Commission and Shipping.
. Agent Wells, Fsrgo and PmIHo
Express Companies. Custom!
House Broker, -
New Grocery Store
N. h. NANTHKUIN
CASH GROCER
Fine Groceries, Fruits, Flour and
Provisions.
Wkh Block. SI CemmtwUl St
CourUoui Service Prompt Ditlvtry
ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA
RIVER RAILROAD
LEAVE PORTLAND ARIUVB
1:00 a m
Portland Union De
11:10 am
:40 pm
roopmi
pot for Astoria And
Way I'omls
ASTORIA
7:41 a ml
1:10 p m
For Portland and
11:10 am
10:10 pre
Way PoinU
SEASIDE DIVISION
1:18 a m Aitorla for Warn- T:0 a m
11:86 am ton, Flavl Fort 4:00 pm
l:Mpm Btvn. Hammondjl0:4f a m
land Seaside
cuam
Beaald for War-
11:50 pm
T:t0pm
t:Mam
t:am
1:30 p ml
renton, Flavtl,
Hammond, Fort
Steven A Aatorlal
Sunday only ;
All train make clot connection at
Gobi with all Northern Psclfio train
to and from th East and Bound point.
J. C. Mayo,
General Freight and Pas. Agent
C, W. Barr Dentist
Mansell Building.
57! Commercial street, Astoria, Ore.
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