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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1905)
TUB MQRN1NQ ASTOfilAffi ASTORIA? OnEOQKj 8UN0AV, FEBRUARY 12, IWt'f $10 REWARD f -. ' a r 1 - .- 8 ,,,-?', . . 4 : We shall give $10.00 in gold as a first prize, and $5.00 , as a second prize, to the boy or girl under eighteen years of age writing the best poem of two or more vefses, using he MONARCH RANGE as subject of the poem. - Al : poems to be handed in before $ P. M. on February 16, 1905 CHARLES HEILBORN fil SON h Complete House Furnishers , ASTORIA COMMERCE Reasons Why Members Should At tend Meetings. n it 590-592 Commercial St ,THE MORNING ASTORIAN , E.ubn.hH isn. 4 ' Publlthed Dally (Except Monday) by VhE J. 8. DEILINGER COMPANY. palled to register In a. similar )hanner. ; 1 In 3ttla way the exact location of each , jone Is known and they ar subject to trtit regulations. ,Thl law would b SUBSCRIPTION RATES. "Sr aafl. per rear M W 8r A p mwtt M r canter, pot nonta "O, beneflcW to thts country If wen had the courage to voice their opinions In legislative balls. ..It tsf the only way the evils can be checked. It Is Ira posible to suppress them and the soon er the public understand this, the leas trouble will there be. There are a considerable number of people In Astoria that are opposed to gambling but It is safe to say that at least nine-tenths of the people fa vor police regulations and the license lines which are collected every month from the games. A newspaper virtually butting up against a brick wall in any attempt to suppress the vice. It is under strict police survell jance and brings in a revenue of about 4 1 A AAA k VAO 19 I traKk trtreia-ut i wwvw est j . m a v vuts)i cow VI ' - - ; It would drive out of existence a num EVOrden for the detiminx of The Mokxiko r of saloons and the city would lost Ajbkmux to rtihrr r-6tx or puce of ; a large revenue fro mthls source. It Mf ae made oy poauu cmru nr uaruuxn rhoa. Any irnruUrity in deUwry should be would compel the vacating of a num I inrtiitnly reported to the office oc pumcauoo. buildings, depreciate the value THE WEEKLY ASTORIAN. 87 awn. per year, In advance ..SI 00 Bntered at the postoffice at Astoria, Oregoa as second-class matter. Telephone Main 661. of property used for this purpose j hence the merchants and the owners or j property are opposed to any enforce' Iment of the laws. This question feat been practically definitely settled In I Astoria and the only way to Mo is to - ' j submit gracefully to the determined ; THE SOCIAL EVIL. .wishes of the public. To preserve Th statutes of Oregon are burdened ' laCe narmony to better to side with statute attempting to 8uppresi,n itn the 'are majority and give wtiat Is known as the social evil. In tn Question a rest, with the hope that this category is Included petty crimes, I TOnw tlme "e ture there will be a k.v hnn... amhHnir and the liauoi cnane or puduc sentunent. trafflc Remedial statutes are pro- poaed and often enacted making the "uppresslon of the certain vices be- The merchants will not favor the acts complained of . a crime. Notwita standing this, all of the quasi crimes are still committed and efforts to sup press them have signally failed. The principal reason for this is, that public sentiment is against the enforcement of the laws. Astoria is what Is known as a "wide open town." It ha that reputation all over the coast It means that selling liquors, maintaining houses of ill repute and gambing are sanctioned by public sentiment. It is a difficult matter for a newspaper to advocate the enforcement of the laws when public sentiment is against it The Astorian has endeavored to create a public sentiment in favor of Sunday observance: aeainst the existence of prevailing vices, but has never received a word of encouragement When pub lic opinion is formed and officers are backed up by it, all efforts to check existing evils are fruitless. A very large number of the people of Astoria are at heart opposed to gam bling, but as long as it provides aj revenue of 1 10,000 a year from a class of people that pay no taxes and con tribute In no other way for the sup port of the city there is a strong undercurrent of opposition to the en forcement of the laws. A majority of the people believe in police regulation of what are termed necessary evils Prostitution Is confined to one section of the city. Were the laws and ordl nances enforced it would be driven to the residence portion of the city. It is Impossible to stop U. The same Is true of gambling. If gambling in public houses is suppressed in t'ae saloons, it will be driven under cover of clubs and private residences. It Is tolerated because it provides a large revenue which is needed for the sup port of the city government Promi nent business men are in favor of li censing and regulating evils that can not be eliminated. It always has ex isted, it always will exist As long a cards and poker chips are made they will be used for the purposes Intended. As long as whisky and beer are manu factured -they, will be drank. Prohi bitory statutes are simply dead let ters." Public, sentiment prevents their enforcement Two years ago the state of Washing. ton passed a gambling law making gambling a felony. It did not suppress gambling. It is still carried on in all the leading cities, backed up by public sentiment Men are bound to gamble and all laws that may be passed will not check the desire. A similar law will - be enacted by the legislature of 'Oregon, but It will not be enforced, except possibly in a few small cities and towns where it does not exist. In the opinion of a large number of people, the only way to check the evils is by license and police regulation. France has a social evil law which ha been In force for many years. The law are very strict and are enforced. All women coming to any city for Im moral purposes are compelled to reg ister with the chief of police. All op- cause tney derive a revenue from It The property owners are opposed to it because they receive rents for their property. The churches do not at tempt to enforce it because the busi ness element of the church are opposed to It It cannot be stopped, but it can be regulated and the Astorian voices the sentiment of a large majority of the people of Astoria In favor of regu lating it and let It go at that No law can be enforced when public sentiment is antagonistic to it This is the con dition of affairs in Astoria today and there is no hope for any change. o ' What pathos -there, Is surrounding the little czarevitch of Russia! His birth occasioned rejoicing, but how gloomy are the early days of tils child's life. Can it be that this lit tie one, born to throne heirship of a racked and distracted empire, plays and prattles as other babies do? Can It be that nurtured tenderly though ne is, me ume czarevuen is never t-oused from slumber by dread fears and that his baby eyes see no strange shadows flitting about his royal bed? What destiny has the czar's wee heir? What of human strength or weakness is locked up in the "tiny entity?" Are the seeds of cruelty or of kindness unfolding in his Uttl heart? Will he love the knout that makes his people bleed and become a slave to the vicious counselors that will surround his throne If he ever comes to it? Will he live to reign oi will the autocracy stand until his day? These are some of the queries about the little czarevitch. None can an swer them. The key to the riddle of his life Is safely hidden away. DEVELOP OUR RESOURCES Efforts 8hould Be Made to Indues Hometeekers to Come t Astoria nd Take a Look at Our Wen. ' derful Resource. .The chamber of commerce will, meet Monduy night In regular session! Th organisation Is composed ot some ot Astoria's most progrenlv 4 business men and citlxene, many of whom are endeavoring to encourage capital and immigration. As a rule the bustnes Is transacted by a doien members, that being about the number that usually attend. There U an apparent apathy on the part of most of the members which make the work difficult for those who do take an interest There are many questions of vital Im portance coming before the chambei at every meeting, many of which are neglected on account of lack ot inter est There Is no reason why the meet' logs should not be attended by every member. It only meets once In two weeks and certainly the members can afford to give an hour or two to the discussions of timely subjects looking for the advancement of the city and county. There are so many diversified Inter ests in Clatsop county; so many chances and opportunities for invest ment; so many resources of unestlm- able wealth that are undeveloped thai should be given consideration by ever) business man and property owner In the city. It is impossible for a dosen men to give all the attention required to these different projects. When no ooioaotiiiososoaoaoaososo SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY SAL WM M.V.K'itt 1C This lis your opportunity to buy bright, snappy Clothinjr v worth from $12.M to $18.00 a Suit. This Clothing is of , . tchaffher & Marks and Grouse and Brandagee fame, . v ;; which is always the best v.y v 0?) W AnfVi i OUR OPPORTUNITY;SAIX PRICE. ? i 7.95 A OTHT FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. . There's a reason these Suits contain only one or two sizes of each pattern, but the extremely low price we have placed on them will move them all in a few day.. . So eraso the OPPORTUNITY of securing high priced merchandise at less than cost. 2S per cent off on all Overcoats. Swell Togs for Men. Home of Swell Togs. The old man may not recall all the experiences all the struggles and tri umphs of his early manhood, but every feature of his childhood home, every little playhouse that he helped his sister to build, is a photograph on his heart's tablet and can nevei fade away. Perhaps the golden light of eternity will not Jim the brightness of tlyit picture. What else the heart may forget it cannot forget the place of its birth; it cannot forget the little broken cart the sled and the kite, the ulster's fond . carer, the brother? generous aid, the father's council, the mother's anxious prayer. A Grim Tragedy. Is dally enacted, In thousands of homes, as Death claims. In each one, another victim of Consumption or Pneumonl. But what Coughs and Colds are prop erly treated, the tragedy Is averted. F. O. Huntley of Oaklandon, Ind writes: "My wife had the consumption, and three doctors gave her up. Finally she took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which cured her, and today she Is well and strong." It kills the germs of all dis eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 60c and $1 by Chas. Rogers, drug gist Trial botUe free. one takes an Interest in the metlngs, there resources He dormant If As toria is to grow and expand, aj It Is entitled to do, It will have to be through the united efforts and har monlous actions of the representative business men. Being a member and paying dues, but not attending meet lngs, does not help the cause any, but rather retards the work of the orgln zatlon. Matters of Importance come up for consideration where the sug gestlons that could be made by rtiem bers would redound to the benefit oi the city and county. How to best ad vert toe our resources Is a question that Is being considered at the present time, and it is a matter that should receive the support and encouragement of all the members. What Clatsop county needs most at the present time, is Immigration. It needs farmers and dairymen to come here and cultivate the lands. No oth er county in the state offers as good Inducements; has so many acres of fine tillable land; offers so many ad vantages for dairying, with a market for everything that can be produced and where lands are as cheap and as productive. Clatsop county needs one thousand farmers and can offer bet ter Inducements than any other coun ty In the state. To devise ways and means to secure this Immigration Is a question that must be determined b) the chamber of commerce and It needs the attendance of every member to bring good results. There will be thousands of eastern visitors come to Astoria and Clatsop county this year. Arrangements must be made for their entertainment Committees should bt appointed to explain and show the wonderful resources of the county. This work cannot be accomplished when members do not attend the meet ings. It is a matter of vital Impor tance and will not require much ef fort to he productive of good results, All that is required is that the mem bers take an Interest in the meetings. An hour or two twice a month will be profitable and if every member would attend lit would be appreciated by the officers who are devoting their time to bring these important matters to the attention of visitors. Clatsop county will have no exhibition at the Lewis and Clark fair, and some meant must be devised to Interest homeseek- ers and homebutlders and attract tnen: to one of the best counties In the state. There Is no reason why the county should not receleve Its share of th homeseekers that will come to Ore gon this summer. All that is requireJ Is united effort on the part of t'aos. who will be directly benefitted. Clat sop county possesses the most health. ful climate in the world. It is surrounded with magnificent timber, wonderful scenery, situated at the mouth of one of the largest rivers In the world, easy accessable to al! parts of the United States and the world and Its boundless resource makes it an Ideal residence place. Ar. influx of eastern people will stimulate and build up our resources and estab lish industries, all that is required lr concerted action on the part of th chamber of commerce. If the mem ben oaoooooooeo(so$osooooofl THE STAR THEATER Astoria's Fashionable Vaudeville house In eenneotlon with Star and Ar cade theater of Portland. Change of Program Monday. Change of Aots Thursdays MATINEE DAILY AT 24S P. M MONSTER BILL Week Beginning Feb. 11. Talking Bears at the Star ROBERTI'S TRAINED BKAR3 Greatest Animal act In vaudeville. Bears that actually talk under the di rection of Professor Robertl i C.VRDOWNIE SISTERS The World's Famous Cnrdonle Sisters Europe's Premier International Danc ers. RUSSELL & PliVirtNB The greatest comedy contortionists In America In "Fun In a Circus Ring" BOB KENYON Singing the latest pictured melody, In the House of Too Much Trouble" First National Banli of Astoria ESTABLISHED 1886 Capital and Surplus $100,000 ASK FOR Princess Floor Paint Makes the Floors Look Like New. Cries quickly, Hes a Fine Gloss and is Very Durable. EDISON'S PROJECTOSCOPE, Subjects entitled "Extension Table"' "Hay Mowing" and "Bewitched Travelers" Admission 10 cents to 'any seat B. F. ALLEN (& SON Special Sale in Boots and Shoes for 30 Days. FINE LINE OF Men's Women's and Children's HOES S. A. GIMRE, 543-545 Bond St ire interested in the future welfare of the city and county, and want to see our resources developed, all they have to do is to attend the meetings and push the work along. FISHER BROTHERS COMPANY Agents The Linen Thread Co. SALMON TWINE, COTTON TWINE, ROPE Fishermen and Cannery Supplies p YOU CAN TAKE MY HAT If Allen's Cold Cure is not the best thing v ' f - on earth for acold or the Grippe.; Avoid imitations.'' ' Sole Agent. ' Frank Hart, !' Corner 14th and Commercial Sta ASTORIA IRON WORKS "4' JOnN FOX, Pres. and BnpU. " - ' A. t. VOX. Vies rYesldeut ; y.l.lJIHlioi'.HecreUtry AHTUKIA eAVlNUH BANK, Treat ?V Designers and Manufacturers of fv 'u. v i::', S tub latmt improved , .v " ' CANNING MACHINERY, MARINE ENGINES AND BOILERS. COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. ; ' I. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. ;:' Foot of Fourth Street, , ASTORIA, OREGON. to o m o m o e o o 0 0 o e o ilk