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2 THE MORNING ASTORIAN, AiTOMA,ORE. TUESDAY, JULY 15, J 90S. THE MORNING ASTORIAN Established 1873. lblished Daily by 1HK J. 8. OELLINGER COMPANY, SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Bv mail, wr year $ 00 v - By mail, per month . 60 By carrier, per month s . 73 WEEKLY ASTORIAN. 1 nail per year. In advance . .11 00 Orders for the deltvenoa of Taa Moasnw Aeroaitx to rlthHr irwdeocf or place uf huiw t nade by postal card nr throurh tele Thone. ABf tmuUrity tn dJIWT ttuMild he tauMdtatel; reported to the offlc of publication. Telephone Main 661. L MEMORY OF PAUL JOXKS5. A splendid gathering of American war ship was witnessed yesterday at the Vir ginia capes. The body of John Paul Jones, the first American admiral, va borne from France on the armed cruiser Brooklyn, It is an interesting coinci dence that in these same waters in 1871. the French fleet appeared to do the bot tling up of the British army at York town, while Washington and Rocham heau were pushing Cornwallis on the land side at Yorktown. Paul Jones, as he is commonly called, died in Paris September 12, 1792. In view of hi heroie career in the revo lutionary struggle it seems strange that more than a century passed before na tional recognition of his services, which now w in progress. It is a question, in fact, whether the remain coming on the Brooklyn really are those of the fa mom hero, notwithstanding the supposed pos itive recognition. On this point the Washington Post says it "is informed by af gentleman of high position, recently returned from Paris, that the populace looked upon the cVremonies attending the transfer of his body with cynical amusement, the' conviction being almost universal that the body waa not that of John Paul Jones but of an unknown Frenchman." This skepticism was based on a gen erally accepted fact tha a body lying in the ground for a century is reduced to ashes, while the body in question was preserved suffieier('Jy for an autopsy disclosing the disease that caused death. The memory of Paul Jones is honored fittingly now, and it is well to accept the conclusion that his remains are now in the land for which he so valiantly fought. Incidentally the question raised concerning the identity of the remains should serve as a warning to make such, recognition more prompt in future. o " LAWSOX'S TAINTED MONEY. The oratoricl and impassioned Mr. Lawson has projected himself with an important ethical question on the Amer ican people. He declared at St. Paul, according to the press reports, that he is in possession of several millions, got wrongfully, though he did not know of the wrong at the time. "When the time comes I will give the money back to the American people." This is a heroic and commendable res olution for restitution. But the quali fication with which it is stated raises the ethical question : What is the prop er time for restitution of improperly ac quired wealth? Is it not as soon as pos sible after the wrongdoing is perceived and restitution resolved upon! Pro crastination, in addition to being the thief of time, might turn out to be the thief of funds intendd to be given bak. but held for a more convenient season. 3Ir, Lawson ig at present more urgpnt in having certain others, with wealth gained no more scrupulously than his. forced to give back their gains. ThU preference may be due to the fact that the other fellow's pile is bigger than his. lint Mr. Lawson should consider tlie pos ible effect of his good example. If he showed the multimillionaires the exam ple of a man cleaning himself of unjustly got dross, might it not be a powerful suggestion to them and perhaps open the way to a general and voluntary era .of rehabilitation by giving back the money ! Whether the prospect is too Utopian or nit, one thing is certain: Mr. Lawson, denouncing "the system" with the record of having purified himself of his tainted millions, would appeal to the popular faith and confidence some hundred times more strongly than Mr. Lawson making the same fight with the handicap of the several tainted millions at his back. o Nothing but lies. "You may not believe me," said C. S. Wright of the Occident Hotel to an Astorian representative yesterday, "but it is true, that a great many hotel men can tell a diner's occupation by his man ner of eating. Of course the hotel man must be a close observer of human na ture to determine with accuracy wheth er a customer is a scissors grinder or a hanker. But if a man is intelligent and avail himself of the opportunities his position affords him for the Meld of study, he will soon find that a guest while eating, has acquired, in the daily pursuit of his calling, some habit that will show itself. "For instance, a banker may com in, seat himself and call for an oyster stew. If he does, as soon ai the order is served he is apt to begin a seatvh with his spoon for the oysters that are not visible just to see if there has been a miscount A gambler, .will look around to see if anyone is watching and then palm a slice of bread. If he orders hot cake he is sure to slip them one by one from the bottom a he eat tlieni. The clothing salesman will hold his pan cakes up to the light to feel the texture. while the keen observer will notk that Kissing is unknown among the dwel lers of the Friendly Islands, the Anda mans, Fuegians, Tuitiun. Papuans, Aus tralians and the Somals of Africa. Bees sometimes produce honey by extracting nectar ious blossoms. : poisonous from nox- Cows will eat a ilttle garlic, but will avoid daliiMion. , Thomas Jefferson was an enthusiastic pedestrian. Immigrants to thia country often change their name by taking the name of the street on which they live. New England fishermen predict a big crop of lobster this year. Railroad prophets predict that by 1915 trains will be running 150 miles an the jeweler upon ordering pie will hold 1 hour, and that there will be twenty-four it to his ear. shake it after which he I hour trains between New York and will lift off the top crust with the point : San Francisco. of his knife and examine the inWe." Have vou ever made a mistake in; While the. Japanese say '"Ratuai," the judging a man's occupation!" , KusMan say "Mt-hevo. a crude trans Only once, and that could hardly be latwn of which is "its all right 1 called a mistake, for I made no decision as to the man's business. The fellow came in and ordered his dinner. Of course he was given a glass of water. I He looked at it with some surprise and j In proportion to its population London said: "I didn't order that," give twice as much to charity as any "It costs vou nothing, the waiter other city in the l nited Kingdom said, and you don't need to drink it un A new serum, "Leprolin"' cure leprosy. is said to less you want to. He thanked the waiter and what do you think? he broke his bread into it and then ate it with a spoon. 1 didn't know what to make of it, and for the life of me 1 couldn't determine what his business was. When he was leaving I tapped him on the shoulder and asked him out right what he did for a ilving." "Why"' says he, "I'm a milkman." A Portland young lady, who had just returned from Seaside sailed into the Western Union office yestefday and rapped on the counter. Manager Pow ell remembered she had lieen there about ten minutes before and he came forward to meet her. He wanted what she wanted this time. "Oh," she said: "let me have that tel egram I wrote just now. I forgot some thing verv important. I wanted to un derscore the words 'perfectly- lovely' in acknowledging the receipt of that brace let. Will it cost anything extra?" "No ma'am, said Mr. Powell, as he handed her the message. The young lady drew two heavy lines beneath the words and said: "It's awfully good of you to to let me do that! It will ylea Charley) so much." "Don't mention it," said Mr. Powell. "If you wonld like it, I will drop a few drops of nice violet extract on the tel egam at the same rates." "Oh, thank you sir. You don't know how much I would appreciate it. I am going to send all my telegrams through this office, you are so obliging." And the smile she gave him would have done any one good, with the pos sible exception of Charley. . Switzerland has 740,0(10 cow. The output of milk is 4i52.5tK).(HK gallons per annum and its value is 444.ihki,ihh). Honey was the first sweet eaten by man. Items of Interest. Three centuries ago sugar was sold by the ounce in apothecary shops for use as a sweetener of medicines. r-nny For llertork. "We are at a loss to determine wbat the dead man's occupation waa," laid the cblef of police. "What did you And on bla person?' Inquired Ilerlork Sbolmes, the famous detective. "A kulfe, a thousand dollar bill, a"- "Stop right there. He waa an ice man." Louiavllle Courier-Journal A Severe Teat. "It takes a great deal of patience to get through tbla world," she ob served. "How do you knowr snapped her husband. "You don't have to workr' 'True." she replied, "but don't I have to. listen to ron grumble about the way yon have to?" Ik-trolt Free Press. The Diamond Care. Ttie latest news from Taria is that they have discovered a diamond cure for consumption. If you fear oonsunv ption or pneumonia, it will, however, be best for you to take that great remedy mentioned by W. T. MeGce, of Vanleer, Tenn. "I had a cough for fourteen years Nothing helped me. until I took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds, which gave instant re lief, and effect a permanent cure." LV nuialled quick cure for throat and lung troubles. At Cnas. Rogers drug store j price SO cents and 11.00. Trial bottle free. Dnli It Milder. "How did It bapieu that be got in the way of the brick? I tell you, be was a fool to be there!" "That sounds harsh. There Is a mild er way of railing him the same thing." "What should I call blraT "An innocent bystander." Cleveland Plain Dealer. Made to Order. A small girl was taken violently III from n overindulgence in unripe fruit. Her mother telephoned for the nearest doctor, whose telephone number proved to be surprisingly appropriate to the occasion "elght-one-two-Green." Lip plncott's Magazine. The latest fad at drinking sea-water. seaside resorts is Five thousand persons disappear in the United States yearly and are never heard of again. fiermany has 600,000 troops under arms and France has 550,000. The library at Fitehburg, Mass., has the only complete set of the works of Chopin. The oldest justice of the peace in ac tive service in the United States is said to be Judge Charles Field, of Athol, Mass. He is 90 years old and holds court daily. If all the railway coaches were as sol idly built us Pullmans, mortality in railway accidents would be materially reduced. FortlSed Acalnat Criticism. Teacher I am going to send for your mother, Joliuny, and show her wbat a shocking eomiiositlon you brought In today. Johnny Go ahead an' send fer her. I don't care. Me mudder wrote It, any way. Judge. are of One Thin. "Are you happy, now that you are rich?" asked the old time friend. "I don't know as I'm happy," an swered Mr. Cuinrox, "but I'm dead sure I'm not as discontented as 1 would be If I was broke." Washing ton Star. Versatile. Corby He's one of those honorable gentlemen wbo have two codes of mor als, isn't be? Jenkins Three; one for his business, one. for his Louie and one for bis auto mobile. Brooklyn Life. Sparine Hla FeellBffa. Alice He thinks be hasn't made any Impression at all. Clara Oh, yes, he has, but I'm too considerate to let Dim know what kind of an Impression It Is. New York Press. Mr. Labotichere says what is now needed to lighten the duties of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a rule limiting the length of speeches. Autos are being used on the grent ranches of the Southwest, superintend ents and foremen making their round in the machine. African husbands never kiss their wives. A Mandigo wife meeting her husband throws herself on the ground as a token of greeting. The British government paid $20,000 000 for its share in the Ruei Canal. The shares are now worth $140,000,000. Wo Storms. Yeast And you are just boms from Europe? JJId you have a stormy pas sage? unmsonoeaK .o; aidnt take my wife, you know! Yonkers Statesman, A Vomm lermoa. Mrs. De Goode-Wbat did the min ister preach against today? Mr. De Goode (wearllyj-He preached against time. New York Weekly. The Vole af Dlaappolatmeat. "Do you think bis taste is good?" "I did think so until be married." Boston Transcript Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. See it exterminate the poison, feel it revitalize the blood and bring back that happy joyous feeling of bygone days 35 cents, Tea or Tablets, Tertldloae Man. "Yea," confemaert the younger wo-! man. "I do all my own cooking and i housework. You see, my . husband j praises everything I do and seems to enjoy his meals so much that I haven't j the heart to risk hiring a servant wbo ; might not meet bis requirements." j "Praises xpu,.oes beT aed tbe ; elder woman, with a sniff. "Humph? j You might know he would. That's the 1 way with men. They'll stoop to all kinds of deceit In order to make ; woman slave herself to death for Oiem. i No wonder you never have a ebnnca I to atteud the lectures on cooking and : housekeeping at the club."--Chlcago j Tribune. Terfect womanhood depends on per fect health. Nature's raret gift of physical beauty comes to all who use Hollister's Rocky- Mountain Tea. Bright eyes and red cheeks follow its use. 33 cents. Forced to Starve. B. F. Leek, of. Concord, Ky., saysi "For 20 years I suffered agonies, with a sore ou my upper lip, so painful, some. times that I could not eat. After vain ly trying everything else, I cured it with Bucklin's Arnica Salve." It's great for burns, cuts and wounds. 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