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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1905)
SUNDAY, JULY J, 1903. HIE MORNING ASTOR1AN, ASTORIA, OREGN . THEMORMGASTORIAN Established 1873. raMlebea Dally (Kiocpt Monday) by iHK J. t. DELUNQCR COMPANY. i ' SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By Mil. V Tw M By Mil. pr moo til W Br carrier, par vooUi WEEKLY ASTORIAN. 1 boD. per ywr, to advmnea "..it W Entered at tht postofflce at Astoria, Oregon aa accod-claat matter. tVOrdfci for th dfUwrom of Tai Vounm Ajtobuh to ithr reritoace or place of hu-inrw M7 to mada by poUl card or throujrti caona. Aay irrrularity la delivery ahould b SMMdletely reported to the offloa of pubUoatioa. Telephone Main 681. , r - SUNDAY REFLECTIONS. "For whatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap." And now the law i that we reap a harvest of happiness that our fathers sowed; and that we in turn are to sow harvests of well being that other hands will reap. That nan is worth the most to Astoria who sows the greatest harvests for the com ing generations. That man is worth the least who lives for today and to day only. There has been a determined effort in Astoria during the past month to so improve the moral conditions of the city that it will lend an attract iveness to visitors. There has 'been an effort to sow seeds of civic righteous ness that will spring up and bear fruit, that will redound to the future glory and grandness of the Venice of Amer ica where grand and enobling impulses will supplant vkiousness and immoral ity to the end that the rising genera tion who shall reap the harvest will in turn plant for those who are to follow; those who are to step upon the world's field of action and uphold and direct our commonwealth. It is a mistaken idea that Astoria is peopled with an immoral element, and that their pat ronage is the life of trade to the busi ness community. Some five years ago Astoria contained a population of about 8,000 people. Twenty years ago it had a population of about 5,000. To day it has a population of 12,500. The increase of over 50 percent in its popu Jation has not been augmented by the vicious class, but by the refined and cultured people of the east. Those who pander to the lower strata of so ciety will reap what they have sown. If a decrease in the population of the nndesirable element, affects business to the extent of an irreparable loss to the merchants, then it is not giving those that comprise the moral element credit for their effort to save the rising gen eration from the wiles and snares and -temptations that constantly beset them by the small minority. If the patron age of the low and viscious is the in centive for reactionary methods, then it is the duty of all catering to that trade to designate their place of bus iness as the rendezvous of that class of people. If the patronage of the better element is of secondary importance efforts will be made to provide a res pectable place of business where they will not be contaminated by the In fluence of a class who have no regard for our laws; for happy homes, for refinement and culture, but who are willing to tear down the structure upon which society is founded in efforts to allure the young from the paths of rectitude to lives of sin and shame. For whatsoever a man sowetb that shall shall he also reap. The many noble women of Astoria, enlisted in the cause of civic improvement; in the beautifying the homes of the city; in honest efforts to improve the social and moral condition of society, have banded together for the "betterment of the city in every branch and in every department. The conservative element of Astoria comprise iully two-third of the population. They are numbered among the men who labor in the various mills and industries, who take excep tions to the statement that merchants must rely upon the vicious- for their patronage and who are lending their aid and moral support to the purifica tion of the city, and whose patronage is worth ten times the amount derived from the class, which it is alleged have been forced by the so-called moral wave to seek fields new, and pastures green, for plying their vocations. There havs been too many tares sowed in Astoria. The harvest has been a disgrace to the city and to its people. What the peo ple in the past have sown, that have they reaped. Compare the conditions and sentiment of Astoria with that of twenty years ago, and is there a single merchanttthat would be willing to go back to that time when Astoria's rep utation was anything but elevating and refined T Tht contest for civic and righteous improvement ha not been a personal warfare. It has been in the interests of the city, of its people, of its future greatness to the end that it mar be a city of happy homes sur rounded by fields of education produ cing a higher clasa of manhood and womanhood and for the betterment of society. It matters not how low a man has sunk in the quagmire of dis sipation, or who laa been drive to select his associates and companions from the lower strata of society; It matters not what business a man may be engaged in; whether it is in the dens of sin and vk and shame, there is not one but has respect for the re fined and intelligent; those who are workins to uplift mankind and make better boys and girls, better men and better women, but there is no one that can express admiration for or have any respect for, the element whose morals and tendencies lead to the downfall or vounc bovs and girls and who are rec ognized as social outcasts, and whose presence has cast a blight upon our fair city, and from whose influence a very large majority of the people are seeking to purge the city, relying upon the support of all loyal men and women in order that future harvests may be productive of lasting good and benefit Choose whom ye will serve. No man can serve two masters. For whatso ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 0 DEATH OF HAY. The announcement of the death of Secretary of State John nay has plung ed, not only the United States, but the world, into the most profound sorrow. In the demise of this eminent statesman the diplomatic world has lost its peer, foreign nations, a friend, the United States, the able captain who has held its helm for more than a decade, his loss will be keenly felt. An advocate for universal peace, the greatest diplomatic achievements of the century have been accredited to Mr. Hay. And too, when the United States promised to become involved in international complications, far above the fitness and lovable per sonality of President McKinley and above the fearless and admirable char acteristics of President Roosevelt rose the master hand of Hay. The subtle ness of his guidance was such as win him the respect of every nation; among diplomats he was recognized as the most remarkable man of the age. Aside from his thoroughness as a diplomat, the persistency with which he adhered to his duty, even while enduring the most discouraging physical suffering, en deared him to the hearts of the people. His death, though sudden, was the re sult of an illness extending over a per iod of many months. This suffering was due entirely to overwork. That such a man has given his life for the United States he loved so well should instill all Americans with the highest apprecia tion of the obligation due their country. Children should be taught to follow the splendid motives which have character ized Mr. Hay's career since he first en tered upon a public life. His name will be carried to posterity as that of one of the greatest Americans, a man who was capable in the extreme, lovabls and one who thought more of his coun try and of the function he was to per form for it, than of his life. May the sympathies of the country be turned to the very excellent woman who survives him. 0 C0IIMENT Promotion in the diplomatic service is expected to be slow for a while, as it is understood that Mr. Bowen does not intend to file charges against anyone in the immediate future. And good gracious, if the Chinese are about to boycott us we will order cus toms employees to act considerately toward everybody except Americans. Occasionally an Astoria bachelor kisses a baby girl because he hasn't the nerve to tackle one nearer his own size. Astorians are anxiously waiting to see where an armistice is first declared in Chicago or Manchuria. Grover Cleveland has called attention to some of the objectionable points of American tendencies, or "business mad ness" as he terms it. This is safer than attacking a woman's club. An Astoria barber advertises, "If you want your 'soup-strainers pruned, will block them out in any pattern, lip ticklers, fantails, billy goat or peach erinos. Haircuts of all kinds from a wooly willie to a ring a round a rosy. Ears washed without extra charge. While boring an oil well at Carson City, Nev, gold was discovered on the grounds of the state capitoL A mining r m 1 1 ' claim was filed immediately. Wt that capital? "The president has been made a doe tor of Laws. Good. We've got a whole lot of laws that need doctoring," com ments the San Francisco Examiner. It apparently has not occurred to the Ex aminer that it, with its aasociationa the Hearst papers and their longest least wire" have failed utterly in their endeavors to doctor the whole coun try. A Mite Parrot in Saa Francisco was recently married to Francis J. M'Comaa, Mr. M 'Comas will eventually realize how appropriate is his wife's surname. In Rrdlands, Cel., a husband and wife were buried under a red hot stove; prob ably in anticipation of their final rest ing place. A "dun" in Fresno, Cel., awakened to realize he was "done" only on behold ing the dead body of bis debtor. Erastus Bartlett, of Oakland, Cel., almost had some very valuable property located at Bellingham, Wash., spirited away by two spiritual mentors who are now in durance vile. . IN LIGHTER VEIN. The Other Maa's Job. There's a craze among us 'mortals that is cruel hard to name, Whereso'er you find a human you will find the case the same. You may seek among the worst of men or seek among the best, Each believes that his own calling is along some other line Than the one at which he's working- take, for instance, yours and mine. From the meanest "me too" creature to the leader of the mob There's a Universal cravin "for the other fellow's job." There are millions of positions in the busy world today, Each a drudge to him who holds it, but him who doesn't play. Every farmer's broken hearted that In youth he missed his call. While that same unhappy farmer is the' envy of ns all. Any task you care to mention seems a vastly better lot. Than the one especial something which you happen to have got. There's but one sure way to smother envy'sheartache in her sob fCeep to busy at your own to want "the other fellow's job" ' -Succeee. What a Lie U. A Sunday school was atdced by his teacher in the course of the lesson, "What is a lief "A lie," responded the infant with deliberation, "is an abomination to the Lord an' a very present help in trouble." Don't you mind the noisy boy who lives next door to you maybe he will get lock jaw on the Fourth. What They Had Entertained. Leatherhead I heard Miss Britely, that you had been entertaining a good deal at your home recently t Miss Britely Your informant erred except he meant that we had been en tertainipg grave fears less some mis guided person would call before we were through house cleaning. Wash ington Post. "Medicine." "Funny thing about whiskey and prohibition." "What's the answer!" "Let prohibition go into effect and whisky immediately becomes a drug on the market." Transferred Charity. Mrs. Van Slummer Little boy, how would you like to go on my fresh-air outing next week? Reddy McTurk Onter sight, lady, but me brudder he needs fresh air more'n me. He's a ticket chopper in de subway. Puck. The Theater-Goer's Verdict "So you actually went to church! Was the music good!" "Oh, pretty fair. But they had the homeliest chorus I ever looked at." Cleveland Lesder. Minor Casnalities. First American Citizen Did you lose any of your children on the Fourth t Second American Citizen Oh, no; nothing, but an eye and a few fingers. -Life. So Natural. Mrs. Kostick John, why do you make such a fool of yourself. Mr. Kostick My dear, I'm to take the part of a fool in our private theat- ricals, and I was doing a bit of re hearsing. Mrs. Kostick Well, you're wasting your time with amateurs. You should se4t professional engagement at once. Cleveland Leader. AU She Wanted. Bess So you didn't marry Itr. Skaggs after aUT JeeeNo, but I kept Teas from mar ryiag aim, all right) Cleveland Leader. Going to lute TJi S. D. Vincent, the affable, urbane and unobtrusive promulgator of the virtues of a certain marvelous preparation, ths product of the H. E. Bucklin A company, of Chicago, soon will leave us. Those who deal out patent nostrums are famil iar with the masterful way in which Mr. Vinceat brings the salient features of "Bucklin's Sure to Kill" Into public view by lavishly using space in enter prising dsily newspapers. Vincent was a caller at the Ac tori n office yesterday and told a really clever joke. The mer its of the squib appealed to his hearers more than the fact that it was not en tirely new. "Speaking of patent medicines," said Vincent, "1 am reminded of a good joke 1 heard awhile ago. "Why does a chicken cross the street!" "Give it up." "To get on the other side." Vincent had a good laugh and then with a long face said something about having to "see the 'ad' man." Sherman Remembered. Upon a certjsin occasion (ienerajl Sherman was the guest of honor at a banquet, after which a reorption was held. Among the line of people who filed in and out to shake hand with the great war hero, General Sherman perceived a face that waa very famil iar, but which he could not place. "Who are you!" be asked in an apol ogetic aside as he welcomed the guest heartily. The man blushed and murmured be hind a deprecatory hand: "Made your shirt sir." "Ah, of conrse," exclaimed the Gen eral proudly, turning to the Receiving Committee behind him: "Allow me to present Major Sburts." The Goldfield 6un advertises: "Rags wanted at the Sun office." The editor is evidently desirous of increasing his exchange list. AZURE is a goo d color FOR THE PORCH It l pleasing to the eye and will wear well on your porch furniture, too, being one of the products of the Pstton Paint Co., makers of the fa mous i. PATTON'S SUN PROOF PAINT Per gallon I1.75 Half gallon 90 Quarter gallon 50 Most colors are sold st this price. A few are a little higher. Write or call for a descriptive folder, show ing colors. We sell brushes of sTl kinds and all grades fur all kinds of work. B.F. ALLEN C&SON Wall Paper, Paints, Etc, 345-M7 Commercial 8t,' Astoria. We are SOLE AGENTS in this territory for PIANOS AND ORGANS of superior make. Our leader is the celebrated STEIN WAY, which needs no comments. TV A. B. Chase, Ettey, Emerson, .Holler, Rfohmond and several others are all the very beet in their class. .Our prices on these pianos are lower than ever before quoted In this s;at and we are In position to make moat satis factory terms. Will gladly mall you catalogue upon application, and very cordially Invite you to call at any time you may be In Portland. DUNDORE PIANO CO. 233 Washington Street, Portland, Oreaon. THE WORLD'S GREATEST CARTOONIST Homer Davenport " ' " ' 4. , Will give one of his humorous talks at FgSHER'S OPERA HOUSE Thursday, July 6th, at St 15 p.m. Admission, 50cj Gallery. 25c. The Astoria Restaurant. Is I nrtlTAlI'C 1117117 GASOLINE MARINE ENGINE. Simple ind Reliable. Latest Cot Slr.es 1 to 10 II. I., Klngl HizrN li to 40 II. II., Double. FOUR CYLINDERS TO ORDER TO lOO1. MORSE POWER. PRAEL 0 EIGNER TRAPiSFERICO. Telephone 22L D RAYING 0 EXPRESSING LIVERY STABLE AJ1 goodsshipped toour care will receive special attention. 709713 Ccmmertlal Street. Sherman Transfer Co. ; HENRY SJl ERMAN, Manager Hacks, Carriages Baggag Checked and Transferred Trucks ani Furniture Wagons- f ianoa Moved, Boxed and Shipped. 433 Commercial Street Weinhard's UBB, The Astorian If you want a good, clean meat or if you are in a hurry you should goto the Astoria Restaurant This fine restaurant is thoroughly up-to-date in every detail. EXCELLENT MEALS. EXCELLENT SERVICE I7AI 7t?f rcc Lm farts to Cat Out el Onto, liMWurinj Parte. Mors Power wH Leu wtlfht. I'm Uu Catedne. Under Ptrftct Con trol Quilt Exhtiut Any Std from ttf te K00 revolutions per mlnuts. C)llulr. KNAPPT0N, Cylinder. WASH. Phone Main 121 60c Month. MB lira BENNETT