ASTORIA, OREGON, MONDAY,' DECEMBER 21, 1903.
The Daily Astorian
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MR.
AND THE SENATORS.
SCOTT
At Washington cjty, on Thursday,
Harvey W. Scott, editor of the Ore
gonlan, and United States Senator
Hoar met in an elevator at the capltol.
oenuior .uiumell was with Mr. Scott,
ana introduced the editor to the vener
able senator. Mr. Scott extended his
hand, but Senator Hoar declined to
grasp it.
"I should tell you why I will not
shake hands with you," said Mr. Hoar.
"There once appeared in your paper a
paragraph 1-eflectlng upon my friend,
the late Senator Morrill, of Vermont.
It said he was living along several
years to save funeral expenses."
Mr. Scott denied knowledge of the
editorial paragraph in question, but
sam ne was responsible for all that
appeared in the paper. The outcome
of the meeting was that the intended
acquaintance did, not materialize.
Mr. Scott richly deserves the rebuke
tnus administered to him, although It
Is lamentable that so prominent an ed
itor should be snubbed by one of the
most highly respected members of the
greatest law-making body in the world.
For years his paper has taken advant
age of every possible opening to rldl-
ruie me members of the senate. Mi'.
Scott has brutally attacked sentaorial
dignity and unmercifully berated those
senators who have sought to uphold
the reputation of that body. On the
day following publication of the dis
patch telling of Senator Hoar's direct
snub the Oregonlan contained a villain
ous urralgmnent of the senate. Jn an
editorial expression called "Senator
lorukera Error," the practices of 'the
upper house were ridiculed and belit
tled In every conceivable manner., Mr,
Scott did not write the article, but he
is jeHponalble for lt publication, for
it Is quite in line .vith his oft-expressed
views.
Abuse Is a poor weapon, and poorer
argument, and it would soein that a life
time spent in newspaper work would
Iwfe taught Mr. Scott this. The cal
umnious utterances of the Oregonlan
hiive brought that journal Into disre
pute with nearly all (he senators, and
it Is not surprising that the respected
Mr. Hoar declined to make the person
al acquaintance of a man whose pubr
Mcly expressed views had always been
so bitterly unfair to our highest leg
islative body. Apparently Mr. Scott
Vould malign the senators in the col
umns Of his paper and hnlmob with
themat the eapttoljbut InSenator Hoar
he found a man who entertains some
regai d for. the proprieties. The idea
that Mr. Scott might . vilify senators
individually or collectively in his paper
and then extend the hand of friend
chip to them at the capitol did not ap
peal to the conceptions senator from
Massachusetts; who can but be com
mended for his manly course In frankly
tilling Mr. Scott what he thought of
him. , , . i .
Tn connection vith the incident
Thursday it is interesting to note that
Mr. Scott has sou'ght for many years
past to ' break Into" the senate. Only
at the last legislative session he en-
deavored to deprive Senator Fulton of
his strength, and his "now-ls-the-time
telegram Is still fresh In ,the memory of
the observant public. That he should
have labored to become a member of
the body whose customs are sb utterly
despicable in his eyes is remarkable,
to say the least: but, if Mr, Scott were
not the personification of inconalbioney,
perhaps he would not so far 'disregard
the rules of common decency as to slan
der the senate of the United States.
It is to be hoped Mr. Scott will, even
at this time of his life, profit by the
lesson of Thursday's Incident.
The message of Governor Chamber.
lain is, as the governor promised, not
able for Its brevity. The executive
quotes the supreme court extensively,
but his own recommendations occupy
comparatively little Bpace. He deals
exclusively with the tax muddle, mak
ing no reference to other important
matters. Dougtless he has felt that,
if he made any other recommendations,
it would be but an inducement for the
legislature to delve into legislation, as
It. might at a regular session. There
is pressing need for a new general law
covering the matter of fees for record
ing deeds, and perhaps another bill cr
two may be offered. If so, they
should be passed without delay. The
brevity of the governor's message in
dicates that he is anxious that the ses
sion shall be a brief one, and for his
interest in the welfare of the state he
Is to be commended.
incident sajd to have occurred some
years ago. An Italian gentleman sent
to a friend In Africa for "one or two
monkeys," or, as it was written In the
language of Rome, "1 o 2 monkeys."
By next mall he received a note saying
that S5 had been dispatched, and the
remainder should follow by another
boat." . , t.
Every dollar devoted to libraries ad
vances humanity. Public libraries are
the homes of those intelligence-seeking
persons who 'have no domestic connec
tions, besides affording the studious
every facility for extending their knowl
edge of art, science and literature. It
should be the aim of every municipality
to build up its libraries, and Astoria
shoud be no exception to the rule.
Senator Hanna is the most popular
member of the upper house Of the cong
ress. When a man comes to Washing
ton to take a seat In the senate Mr.
Hanna extends to him the hand of
good-fellowship, take3 him out driving
and otherwise makes matters pleasant
for him. He is high-minded, generous,
and withal a first-class public servant.
Twenty-flve dollars stood between
Marcus Susman and the county Jail
last Saturday. This is a powerful ar
gument In favor of putting away a few
dollars oecaslonaly for a rainy day.
The United States fish commission
wants to operate the Ontario hatchery.
By all means, let the commission have
We can find plenty other good lo
cationsand we need the fish.
Seems like Christmas never grows
old; and that's the reason, no douht,
the 'holiday means so much.
TO CURE ,A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's sig-
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GHRISTMA5
IS DRAWING NEAR
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nature Is on each box. 25c.
tf
Charles Gibson, the Indian editor.
ciaims mat consumption was never
known by tfbe Indian until he began
to live like the white man, in a house.
"To euro a cold an Indian went to a
mountain to camp, and hunted and ate
wild meat for forty-eight hours, which
Is now tlje easiest way to cure a cold
on earth. You never contract a cold in
a camp. It is curious, but neverthe
less true. Try it and be convinced. No
one ever saw a tepee Indian with a
cold or cough. Nature will cure you
if you are not a coward ,and wll go Into
a tump. It is curious, but is neverthe
less true. Try it and be convinced. No
camp and give nature a chance."
KOPP'S BEER flfltdi
Aator Street
Pool and Billiard Parlor
Astoria's
Most Popular
Resort . . .
Kopp's Celebrated Beer Always on
jLraugao. xmportea uooda; for
eign and Domestic Cigars
AL. SEAtfELDT
One of the largest checks ever draw-
was used in Completing a deal in Kim
berly mines, It was drawn up by the
He Tteersca for the round sum of ,
000.000 (25,000,000). At the time
w,is supposed to be tlhe largest check
ever drawn, representing more wealth
In the smallest possible form than any
other object tn the world. Since the
drawing of the De Beers check, how
ever, several new records have been
made, Including a check for 10,000,
000 ($.10,000,000), drawn upon the Bank
of England by the Chinese government
In settlement of the Chinese-Japanese
vyir Indemnity.
The story of the mutilated telegram,
which was transposed from "200 levla-
jnuns to "200 live cats" reminds a cor
respondent of the London Globe ot an
If f rr?n mrz
VV That
Depot Exchange
8TEINEE & SNOW, Props.
The Finest and Best liquors in the City
.Kopp's -Celebrated Beer
Always on Tap,
...Your Patronage Solicited...
Don't let off buying until the eleventh
hour, when you can get neither proper
attention nor selections.
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Grand Display Pillow Tops Newest
novelties. 1904 Novelty Calendars.
Indian and Chinese Stamped Linens.
Colored and Stamped Scarfs and Table
Covers. j& j& j& &
Great assortment of1 Christmas Hand
Kerchiefs, Novelties and Fancy Aprons.
Beauties in Ladies' Furs.
A big line of Children's Fur Sets at
- Remarkably Low Figures. 4? j& j& j&
We have received some high novelties
in the Cloak Department in three-quarter
lengths blacks and tans. Now is the
time to secure one of these choice coats
at a bargain. j& j& s&
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS,
OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIPTIONS.
Come in
rush. X? j&
the morning to avoid the
j& 4 j& j& v
ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA
RIVER RAILROAD
LEAVE PORTLAND ARRIVE
f I
am . a - t i
l rush, j& j& s & j& v i
ah -p--, ...... -! u.M
J.W.SUPRENANT
. Carpenter and Builder
Special attention gl vn to the oonstrnotion ot
due business and residence building,.
Commercial Ktrot
astorla. Ore
8:00 a m Portland Union De- 11:10am
i ;w p m pot ror Astoria and 9:40 p m
Way Points
ASTORIA
PRAEL & COOK
TRANSFER COMPANY.
Telephone 12L
7:45 a m
6:10 pm
For Portland and 11:30 am
Way Points 10:30 p m
SEASIDE DIVISION
8:15 a ml Astoria for Waren-I 7:40 a m
11:35 am ton, Flavel Fortl 4:00 sin
5:60 pm Stevens, Hammondl'lQitt a m
land Seaside I
6:15 a ml Seaside for War-I 12:60 Dm
9:30 a ml renton. Flavel. 7:20 nr.,
2:30 p ml Hammond. Fortl 9:26 am
Stevens & Astoria
Sunday only
All trains make close connections at
Ooble with all Northern Paclflo train.
to ana from the East and Sound points.
J. C. Mayo,
General Freight and Pass. Agent
OKAYING AND EXPRESSING
A'll goods shipped to oar car
Will receive special attention.
tty 538 Duane St W. J. COOK. Mgr.
Fulton Bros.
ATTORNEYS
And Counselori-at-Law
Offices. Odd Fellows Bids;., Tenth and Conl
v.... -j obvuj to, ure
John Fubrman,
G. W. Morton.
Central Meat Market
64 COMMEHCIAL ST.
, Your orders for
meats, both
FRESH AND SALT
Will be promptly and
satisfactorily attended to
Telephone Nn. 831.
THE'-; LOUVR0
Program Wee. Commencing jWAinliPr 7
A Cure for (he Blues,
MADELINE EARLE."
Overture, Beer is 5c, The Waiter.
A return Engagement of the Sparkling
Soubrette, . . CARMELITA MEEK.
Overture, "Mistress Neil Waltiei"
' L , L. V. GUSTIN.
Now we have the sensational hit of the
season, JOHN J. - LORD, and
MEEK CARMELITA, in a novelty
act of their own.
Overture, "Bamboo Queen"
HARRY VON TILOER.
The peer of Song illurtrators, LUCY
CUNNINGHAM, presenting Howley
Haviland and Dresser's Latest Sue
cesses, "Down In the Meadow
where the Oreen Grass Grows."
Overture, Wait for the Moving Pictures,
Edison.
The somewhat different commedian,
J JOHN J. LORD), 01 holf Wafc '
' . tentioni
S Overture, "The tioffflunter"
li ,.l UYDELCRAlGv
more of the Latest Eastern Successes,
Okrture'BenHurWalftai"
tl i- .. CHA& HOFFMAN;
TheSWgneflc Star; CARMEUTA MEEK
tm please you.
Overturey "The VartyGir
tl e ,v.' f RED f. AflHTON.
I he Eccentric Comedian, JOHiN Ji dORD,
will pass out a few knock-o ut dwp.
Overture, Don't forget the picture .
Once more will ; the same old sm ,
n 'u u , , ADELINE EAftLEv
Overture, "Marita," Flotow.
Edison's Latest invention, The Profecfo.
scope, in different' subjects and
scenes .. .
Program is iubect to change without notice.' -
When you are out for a good
time don't overlook
THE "O. K."
DICK DOHEKTY and OUS PETERSON
Proprieton
ST. ASTOIUA, OR.
C. J. Trenchard
Insurance, Commission and Shipping.
Agent Wells, Fargo and Pacific
Eipresa Companiea. Cuatomi
. House Broker.
O. R. THOMPSON
ATTORNKY-AT-LAW.
48 Commercial Street
RELIANCE
Electrical Works
428 BOND ST.
W art thofougUy KH14rta lof
1 maklnj Umatet and czecuUng
order for all Uada of electrical
Installing and Repairing
Supplies In itoek. We 11 the
celebrated 8HELBT LAMP. Call
up Phone no.
H.W.CYRUS. Mgr
Astoria iron Works
Foot of Fourth Street
OSTE O PATHY
DR. RHOBA C HICKS
Mansell Bldg.
Fhone Black 206S
571 Commercial St
. Astoria Ore.
fnists I Boiler Makers
Lnd and Marine Kneines Hmi, k,it.
i0".! fS-i,rMi',en, Bnnerlntendent
F. L. Bishop','.'.'".. ic "Went
Perfection
of Fit
Ajstorla aavlnci iBank.!
.HecraUrr
Treaaarer
AbercromUe & Wilson
ATTOENEYS-AT-LAW
Pago Building A.torlM
TH. FREDERff!K-crivr
wu.wUXlf
PIANO TUNE ."
71 Bond Street. - .Aatorta, Oregon
and style can always be depend!
upon when you get a Suit it
clothes from , ,
A. Lake v.v
, Astoria's Leading Tailor. M
terials and workmanship are the
best that can be procured and
prices within reach of alL Pont
forget the number,
22 COMMEBCIAL STREET
COWING & COWING,
ATTOHNETS AT T.AW.
Boom 4,La hd Office B'd'g, Oregon CitT
"Land Offloe Business Specif
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