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PAGE TWO. ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY G, 1904. Morning Astorian . ASD .. , Astoria Daily News Established l$7J DAILY EXCEPT MONDAY. Entered aa second-clats matter De ember 8, 1903, at the pot office at Astoria, Oregon, under th act of Con tract' of March 3, 1879. RATESi fVt hj mail, per y $6 00 Beat by mail, pt-r month. 5-1 Kmd b carrier, per month.... .. 60 THE SEMI-WEEKLY ASTORIAN. nt by mall, pr year. In advance tl CO ASTORIAN PUBLISHING CO. OUR RELATIONS WITH PANAMA President Roosevelt's message to congress, dealing with the Panama tit tiiir ami the status of the canal situa tion, is perhaps one of the best public documents emanating from the white bo-m since the assassination of the la mented McKlnley. The , president's letter-writing ability lacks the polish that rtiarun-terixed the messages of Cleveland and McKinley, but for great tratlu bluntly stated his letters are of peculiar Interest . To those critics at home who have assailed th? integrity of the admlnls- i tration In its efforts to secure construc tion of the Isthmian waterway the pres ident makes vigorous response. The canal, prior to the Insurrection In Pan ama and the presence of an American force at '.he isthmus, was regarded by everyme, excepting, perhaps, a few ilewily concerned railroad officials, as the greatest boon of the age. It would reduce by several thousands of miles the length of the water route from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific and give to American comirerce an Impetus that would place it in the position it should hold. Our democratic friends were ca nal enthusiasts and clamored because the republican interoceanlo waterways committee was slow In presenting a favorable report on the undertaking. Upon the refusal of the administra tion to submit Co the palpable hold up attempted by ihe coterie of irrespons ible nu-nku'ls comprising the Oolom- blan g3vernn-2nt and the determination i that home politics and partisan dlvls of the people of Panama to cut loose whs are not to be talked about nbroad, from the Bogota grafters who sought where our people meet js Americans to traffic it Ihe expense of the Isthmus, j only. It 'is to be hoped that he bas the political situation suddenly changed foamed also that in International niat The -ryinsr need for the canal was lnst ; ters partisanship stops at the sejishore. light of; the antis devoted their ener- j"He has Interviewed kinps and emper giti to denouncing the administration ors and his kindly Inquiries about their for what was termed its "high-handed i hful'h have been responded :a with procedure" in the south. It mattered Utile to those politicians It the admin istration took., steps to "protect' the treasury from the purposed "ColnmMn ra'd If poiiitlcnl capital could be mun ' ulactured out of the situation. Had te administration complied with the demands of Colombia, the selfsame ijn tl arnuld h.ivj ,:i led nloud wf th'Wuial vehemence against the "reckless waste of the people's inoj.cy." Whatever was done would have been .wrong with them. Mr. Roosevelt's message Is complete In dealing with the matter. He shows that our government never once con templated Ir proper intent, nor had we even the remotest Influence In the rev olution. Upon the withdrawal of Pan cma from the Colombian federation and the probability of war, our government took immediate and effective Mteps to protect American interest, Just as It does whenever hostilities threaten in any land. Its recognition of the Is thmus whs merely un act of justice. All the other powers hastened to follow the example of the United States. The president takes occasion to de plore the need for reference to the mat ter In a public manner, but explains that he Is anxious to set rlht those unthinking persons who usually be lieve H that Is detrimental and Ignore that which Is beneficial. It Is Indeed well that the matter has been publicly discussed, for the honor of our govern ment was Involved; As the presid Tit points out, we merely performed our plain duty and there Is perhaps not a sincere critic of our course In the un ion today. The objection Is purely -litlcnl. THE TILLAMOOK BAR. 7 !ie people tt productive Tillamook eotinty have ample cause for complaint Wnuse of he failure of the govern ment to Imnrove thtlr harbor. Tilla mook bar has long been neglected, with tbe result that the lumbering industry there, which would reach Immense pro portion with proper depth at the hnr- bor entrance, has been almost para lyied. The Improvement of Tillamook Imr wilt entail mljr a nominal outliiy, and It is the duty of .impress to make pro. vision Jor the work at the present ses sion. Tlll.imiok county Is cover I with the very finest quality of spruce and fir Umher, but Its people are shut oft from the rest of the world because w-tiels ai im-ible to rt In and out of the harbor. The mills at Tillamook and Xehalem have been forced to sus pend operations t frequent Intervals on this account, anil lumber shipments (mm th two towns during the past year vie o-.ly abo it .Oi)0,00) feet, w hereas. with fairly goo! harbor facilities, li. Urt,iM0 feet or nme might vaslly have hftn ex'MHtetl, The government owes Tillamook coun ty a '!uty, just as It ve a duty to the people whose h m?s hav lttn built in the Columbia river basin. Tilla mook's needs are small and her re sources are capable of wonderful devel- ipmt-nt. With an Improved bar the ;oNty will become one of the most prosperous In the northwest, but with out It Industry will remain parajyse!. It Is sincerely hped our congressional dc!sullo! will succeed n Its efforts to secure the newssary appropriation for minmook bar, and that work will be commenced at the earliest possible date. MR. BRYAN'S TOUR. Mr. Bryan has had the time of his life in Europe, says the San Francisco Cill. Everywhere our ministers and consuls abroad have extended to him every personal md official courttsy. He has been Introduced at court and has talked with roynlty. He bas been the guest of American clubs and colon ies, and has used his celebrated vocab ulary in vompetltlon'wlth some of the red ribbon talkers of Europe. It Is gratifying that he has not had to seek out our diplomats. They have sought and found him 'ind have taught il-road proper American respect for our public men regardless of party atlil- iaiions !,t home. This was th;ir duly. We would le degraded in tne eyijs of Europe if Mr. Bryan, twice a candi date for the presidency, and a leader esteemed by a ;onsiderable portion if bis' countrymen, had been left to leel his way about Europe with his llae kvker In one nand and his card in the other. Mr. Bryan himself has done whnt his countrymen expected of 111m. He has sustained himself well In a new ntmos- pher and has appreciated the fact full Inf ormation. Everywhere his own robust condition was the envy of kings, but none offered to trade his crown for Mr:' Brynn'sfoma h, preferring pder' to digestion. ; Mr. Brya'i has been on the go, and it Is probable his dress suit has fw('rJ more wear and tear in the last four veiks tban bl:t swallow tail had un dergone In the previous four years. But after all he has had but little opportun ity to loon into ihe. actual life of Eu rofte. II is gratifying to the pride to enverse vih a king, but the actualities of lif.j, among '.he people may not be learned that way. If his contacts had been with .he people more, if he had studied the anxieties of business men and the lot of the peasantry, he would have discovered that his own country, with all the faults which as a politic ian it la his business to see, is the best in the world. Vie would have learned tha theiv opens the widest door to the widest opportunity for man since the ':ue dwellers became.nomads and the nomads became villagers. Tills would mitigate his often voiced despair of the republic and would have made his editorials less like a paid obituary of, ihe tioddess of Liberty. But, after all his xperl'n''es. just as he left London for home Mr. Bryan Vf lured that h's heart Is true to Poll, whose other name is free silver. Just what conversation with kings con firmed his opinions he does not state, lull his silver nerve Is still in working irder. This will somewhat disappoint those, of his ;ountiyioen who nave confidence in hi.' versatility: but he remembers the chloride of sodium experiences of Mrs. Lot, and refuses to look back or turn. But we are glad no went to Europe, not merely because it took him OJt r,f this country for awhUe, but be cause he needed the trip an3 was a novelty to our brethern across the sea. We wish he had stayed longer and had extended his tour'lnto Kgypt, for who knows but the Sphinx would have glv- The Traveei Jiertainti II w m -" y.jBHPCT,BVess 4 iAN sy BLOCKADED Kverv llmisi-hoM In A.stnrlu Should Know How to Iteslst It. The back aches because the kidneys are blockaded. Help the kidneys with their work. The back will ache no more. Lots of proof that Doan' Kidney Pills do this. It's the best proof, for It comes from Oregon. T. W. Shankland, who is a street car conductor on the Woodstock street car line, residing at T10 Ellsworth St.. Portland, says: "Some time last fall I began having considerable trouhie and annoyance from a dull aching pain In the back over the kidneys. I think It was caused from the constant haklng and jarring of the car. I thought at first it would disappear quickly s It came, but this was not he case. Learning of Doan's Kidney Pills I procured a box and took them wording to directions. The result was entirely satisfactory. The backache grew le and less and soon dlsap- pcared and as far as I can tell It has gone for good for there have been no symptoms of reoccurrence." rienty of similar proof In Astoria. 'all at Charles Uogers, druggist for particulars. , For aalo by all dealers; price SO '. Koster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, JJ. Y., sole agents for the U. S. Remember -he name Doan's and take no other. ?a up her rid lie If Bryj.n had given it up and askul for the answer? i . The -gratifying results already oh talned through dredging operations ut the mouth of the Columbia Indicate lli-it a 41 -foot bar Is not the dlltlcult problem -.v have heretofore considered It. The work thus far makes It plain Hi it the dredge will provide the neces sary depth, and the extended Jetty will protect the rhitn.vl from the southwest -nirents that have kinked up the sand and forme i the abstructlon. reral fharles K. lleebe denies that he his any aspiration to become n'nyer of Portland. Heavens! who would wjuit that Job? To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Broino Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money If It falls to cure. E. W. Grove's sig nature Is on each box. 2Sc. tf Unolaimed Letters. January 4, 104. Anderson, Luclle 11. Bayler, Minnie Benltz, A. R. Carlson, CO. Chrlstensen, Andrew Clark. Geo. W. ' Davison, M, V.' Hersch, B. J. Jackson, Minor, Esq, Kelly, 11. 3. I.cwiston, Thos. E. t-ipscomo, Howard E. Lovei'lng, Elmer L'.'.tinen, Antte M trtln, Jim Mejieretzky, Miss Monson .Ole J, Radninnn, Paul Spencer, Harry Thompson, E. H, Williams. Violet Wlnkebach, E. Whlttler, Wm, Mrs. ' '" i&fa great smoke for 5 cents if you ask for the Crcmo. The only cigar for sale everywhere, and everywhere the same. LARGEST SELLER IN TNE WORLD. The Hand is the Smoker's Protection. Dr. T. L. Ball DENI'IT tit Commercial street. Astoria Oie, C. J. Trenchard Insurance, Commission and Shipping. Agent Wells, Fargo and Pacific Express Companies. Customs House Broker. Dr. Oswald II. BecKman ' H1YSICIAN AM) SI'IUIEOS Kinney lluililinjr. Phone No 5:11. Orrle hours. 10 A. M. tl2M., 3 to I CM 7 P.M., lu 61'. M, Nuiiiliiy I Ui J p M C. W. Barr-Dentist Milnscll fiuililliig &"3 Cummerci'dl Street, Astoria, On' TELKPHOXK liED 2fi. OSTEO P ATI! Y DR. RH0DA CHICKS Msns.ll Bldg. Phnne Black t06S 67S Commercial ft Astoria Ore JAY J. TITTLE, ft!. D. PHYSICIAN AN'I sriUiKON Acting Assistant Surgeon TJ. S, Marine Hospital Service. Office honrt : 10 to 12 A. M ,1 to 4 30 P. M. 477 Commercial .Street, 2nd Poor. W. C. Logan HKNTIMT 578 CommtrciJ Street Shinthin Building. New Style Everything First Class. The Best the Market Affords. Open Day and Night. . Good Servke, v.. .. 120 Hth St. next door to Griffin Brot. and adjoining the Office Siloon The GROTTO. ASTORIA'S LATEST AND MOST KLKC.ANT RESORT FOR (5ENTLEMEN. iTM:.ti:EM;i anywiikim:. AM. HOODS OUARANTEEI) TO HE THE I1KST ' 015TAINAHLK, OTTO. MIKIiLESEN, Prop. COMMERCIAL T. . . ASTORIA. ORE. 6'20 THE LOUVRE V CHAS. WIRKKAU, Proprietor JAMES GARDNER, H.nwtf . LL'CY CUNNINGHAM, PUnlit , Program VVck Coiiitiiencliifr Deeemiiop H Overture, HARRY VON TILZER, "Under the Anheuicr Bush." Once again In nw tongs, MIS BLANCHE LEWIS, LUCILLE CUNNINGHAM, presents the new ong, "Down on the firm," Published by Harry Von Tiller, Overture, WHITNEY-WARNER. MaCherc Waltzes. The third week and re engagement of BOYLE and LEWIS In their rural comedy skit entitled, ''The Program It tubcct to change without notice. Good Smoke is Wherever you go on any road, in every town you're sure ol a FRAEL & COOK rRAN5FbR COMVANV. TtlephoM ML DRAYING ANDBPRESSING All goons snipped to our ere Will receive special atton. So m lmaoe St. W. 3. CUOK. Mgr. John Fuhrinau, t. V, Morton. Central Meat Market 44? COMMERCIAL ST. four ird fm mcsw, iMith F U K S II A K ! 8 A I. T H III tw fr.imi.uv hii 'I ii.iierliy iiiMided to 1rl'li(ii Mo, .til. RELIANCE Electrical Work 428 llOINO MT. W are thoroughly prepared for inakln,; estimates and executing orders for all kinds of electrical Installing and Repairing Supidles In stock. We Sell th celebrated HHELBT LAMP. Call up Phone 114X H. W. CYUUH. - MKr Restaurant ASTORIA, OREGON Doings of Uncle Rube and Sally" Overture, FRED D. STONE "Belle of the Philippines.'.' BOBBY BOYLE "The Foolloh Kid." Overture, L. W. YOUNG, "My Honey Girl." New List of Moving Pictures. , Overture, WHITNEY-WARNER, "Peggy O'Neal Walfcei." Don't forget to drop a nlckle In the Tonophone. 8 astoruTand oluhbu river railroad LEAVE i.OOVm PORTLAND AttlUVB Portland Unlon"t 11:10 a m pot for Astoria and ;40 p m War Point ( ASTORIA 7:00 p m 7.46am Fur Portland audi 11:10 am t 10 p tn Way Points 10:Mpm "hkabiuk DIVISION h IS a m An tori for Warsn-I 7:40 a m H 34 a ml ton, Flavel Fortl 4:00 pm &;Mpinj Hlevens, llaiumandj,10:4t a in in lid Heuslde M a m Heuside for War. 1S;W p m T::0prn I a a m renton, Flsvel, Ilamniund, Fort 1:30 p ni Btevenl A Astoria! Sunday only All trains maka close connections at Gobi with ail Northern Psclflo trains to and from the East and Bound point. J. C. Mayo, Genera! Freight and Pass. Agent. A DIRECT LINE to Chlciio and ftll points east; Louis vllie. Memphis, New Orleans, and all polnti south. Pee that your ticket reads via tit Illinois Central It. fl. Thoroughly mod rn train connect 'with all iranscontU iienul Hue at i. Paul and Omaha,. If your friends are coining west let us know and we will uuotn them direct tho specially low nt's now In rffect from all eastern point. Any Information u t. ruie nut, etc., cheerfully given on rppllcatlon. P. H. TKOMSU.'.U Commercial Agent. 142 Third street, Portland, Or. J. C. LINDBET, T. F. P. A., HI Third street, Portland. Or, P. P. THOMPHON, F, A. p, A.', NORTHERN PACIFIC Tliiio.Ciu tl ol TriUwn POHTI.ANU Leave 4rtlve Puget Bound Limited. 7. tS am (,4 pm Kansas Ctty-Bt. Louis i ill 11:10 am ;W pm North Cosat Umlted I 10 o m T:00 m Taroma and H'attlo Night i. ;',t", n 4a pm l ot m Tak Pugnt Sound Llmlisd or Korth Coast Limited forOray's Harbor points rnki Puget Hound Limited for Oiym pin direct t Tehe Puget Sound Limited or Vn s Clty-t. Louis 8ieclal for point on South Bend branch. Doukie dall train service oa Oras Harbor branch. Four trains dully between Portland. Tseom and BeettM "As the Crow Flies" The shortest line between Minneapolis, St, Paul ami (.'hit ago is llie route of the funious North western Limited "Th Twin For Comfort." every night in the year. lleforo Slarlltigon trlp-no nmtler where-wrlte nr Inlere-ilnu r ,,, tlou iihout eonift.rliihl,, imvul ui H. L. SISLER, General Agent. 1:12 Third fit. Portland. Oreimn T. W. TKMIA.K, H 1'iml, Mini" ' Ituxupus T RAVEL Th, "Korth weatern Llmld" rP.tn. nubile, and altnuethe kS : These splendid traius Connect With.... .. The Great Northern The Northern Pacific ani The Canadian Pacific I AT BT. PAUL FOR ' CHICAGO and the CAST. . mtrf, 0htr,r9 r these superior cotnmodatlons and all classes of Uck- ; t , i ,n, thl Protected hi the , Interlocklnt B)oob System. (