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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1905 2 THE MORNING-ASTORIAN Established 1S73. Published Daily J TEX J. S. DELLIHGER LOMFAHT. SUBSCKIPTIOIT KATES. By mail, per year ..17,00 By mail, per month 60 By carrier, per month .75 WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per year, in adranc..S1.00 Xntered as second-ss matter Jane IS IW6, at the pontofflc at Awrta.oiv. sou, under Ui act of Cont wu of March J, IS. y OrtWi for lh (Jollifcm of TBI Hour im varoaiAH to eiUM reskkmcs or placa of huminem uagr bm mad by postal oard or through tek mmm. Any tmuUritr to do hrrrj should bo mnDslelj reported to U offic of publication. TELEPHONE MAIN 661. WEATHER TODAY. Portland, Nov. 2. Western Or egon, Western Washington : Fri day, cloudy with rain. Eastern Washington ; In creasing cloudiness probably fol- a loved by shower. BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. A city differs notably from an indi vidual when it come to a matter of debt. The obligations outstanding are even more imperative, for the credit of the municipality is more conpieious and cannot bear the burden of dubious in quiry nor the reproach of a discounted dollar. The duty of so ordering the business of either man or city that all debts shall be paid and his or its stand ing remain unimpaired, is obvious and peremptory, yet a man may plead cer tain aect-ptable reason for an over reach in financial affairs and the plea be met with toleration, but a city has no expedient to utilize nor plea to offer. The tax payer, otherwise the city must . pay to the last dollar and pay on time. Astoria has a charter limit of public indebtedness. She has exeeeded it. She must retrench and bring herself back to conditions measurable with hercharte' confines and the sum of debt her prop erty and credit stands for. And having done that her further duty to her citi zens is to reduce her bills-payable to the lowest estimate and KKKP THEM THERE. It does not matter who created the dept, so much as who shall reduce and finally pay it;and this supgsts the thought that the present administration is making no brilliant record at reduc ing anything except the annual revenues. This will be amply proven before the present campaign is closed, as the Astorian will submit record testimony in abundance to show what the former Republican government did for the city, in parallel compaii-on with the blatant claims of "Citizen's ad ministration and it will make pretty good reading for the taxpayer who is and should lie the one nearest all municipal calculation-. Business is business and Astoria is to Imve a UUS 1XESS ADMINISTRATION' after Jan uary 1, 1SKK5. 0 SOME RECORD FKJCRKS. When the Republican party, a such, laid down the -ins of government in this city on December 31, 1W2, tV net d.-bt of the City of AMoria was Ki,4S7: That same net obligation on the 30th day of September, liHi.'i. after thirl en years of "Citizens"' reform govern ment was actually H-''2't. less a bogus resource of HMiH.i. (the delin quent taxes on the roll of that same year of 18!r21. Thus it has cost the taxpayers a fraction over $10,000 per annum extra for "reform" administra tion at the hands of the "CITIZEN'S." This matter and others of the same ilk will be treated in detail by this paper during the current month. TOOK RUSSIA. The gift of freedom to the Russian seenis but to have augmented the fury of the race in the lateness of its rowing. The nation is ravaged to its hesrt by the tremendous reaction, ami no power may fix the Koop-e of the virion mania. Of course, the popular ill come to it senses in time, but will it sulfide in season to avert the application of newer and severer codes in restraint of the prent madness? lr will it go on to the utter undoing of all things old and the setting up of all thing new! The upheaval is appalling to the whole world; civilization stands aghast at the limitless reign of disord.-r and the sav age scheme of reprisal now reigning there. But it may not interfere be rau surh a policy would only accen tuat the horror of the situation and prolong it perceptibly. o THE LONG KISS. "A kiss in itself is not dangerous, un less one of the kisser coughs in the other's face or there is some other vio lent exhalatiou produced. There i ' no danger from the mere moisture of the lips. The dangerous germ come from the lungs and bronchial tube. There fore a long kis i more dangrrou than a short one, but I see nothing criminal in it." Dr. Fuller of Cincinnati. This worthy scientist recognize a plain "danger" in the "long kiss." but can see "nothing criminal" in it. Why lualify it at all? It's an unqualified joy at all times, and all places. t!r world over. It's a premium good thing right here in Astoria where everybody is brave enough to fare it dangers and equally as blind a the good doctor to its criminality. May it reign never end. x WE'RE NOT IN IT. Sine the present Standard Oil Com pany was organized in J818 it has dis tributed to its stocholders in divdends the enormous sum of $313,950,000 (11)05 partly estimated.) Of this sum it is calculated that John D. Rockefeller, who is credited as owning one-third of the en tire capital of the company, received 1104,650,000. Stock outstanding, !)7,500,- 000; market value at 0.20, .500,000 ; market value of Rockefeller's holding $201 00,000. Exchange. o . It now transpires that vthi- Sultan of Sulu did not offer a share of his heart and throne to Miss Roosevelt. A "yel low correspondent got among the brown fellows, it seems. We can't le him. 0 The Charleston "New and Courier" is waiting for sone one to suggest that "the insurance business appears to be the Philadelphia of our financial world." Why doesn't the "N. and C." suggest it, and not give away its bon mots? 0 Emperor William was about right right when he said: "There are Ger mans and Americans, but no German Americans," That is an idea that has prevailed here, also, among the more discriminating, for some time. A hy phenated citizen is an almunlity. "American citizens of German' birth" is really more accurate, even if a little lonaer. Sella More of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Than of All Others Put Tojether. Mr. Thos. George, a merchant at Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says: "I have had the local agency for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ever since it was introduced in to Canada, and I sell as much of it as I do all other lines I have on my shelves put together. Of the many dozens sold under guarantee, I have , not had one bottle returned. I can personally recom mend this medicine as I have used it myself and given it to my children and always with the best results." For sale by Frank Hart and leading druggist. Mo-t applause is paid for. I. uck won't push you tip the hill. Bilious Attack, Quickly Cured. A few weeks ago I had a bilious at tack that was so severe I was not able to go to the office for two days. Fry ing to get relief from my family phy sician's treatment, I took three of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets, and the next day I felt like a new man. H. C. Bailey, Editor of the News Chapin, R. C. These tablets are for sale by .Frank Hart and leading druggists. READ ALL THIS You Never Enow the Moment When This Information May Prove of Infinite Value. It is worth considerable to any citizen of Astoria to know how to be cured of painful, annoying and itching pile. Know then that Doan'e Ointment is a positive remedy for all itchiness of the kin. for piles, eczema, etc. One applies tion relieves and soothes. Read this testimony of it merit t R. B. Ijong, harnes maker, employed with John Clark A Sou, 104 Front street. Portland, who resides at 34H Second street, same city, says; "Early last summer I broke out all over my Inxly with eczema, tetter or itch. I did not know jut hat it was nor what caused it appearance, but I do know that the torture I endured was something fierce t was very much' alarmed alstut it. wa atixiou to know what it was and what caused it. I thought the best thing to do was to go to a doctor for treatment. I did o and was treated by different one, but they failed to do me any gtssl. When I became the hast bit overheated I just fairly clawed the skin off me. Anvone who has never had any thing of the kind knows nothing at all about it. 1 wa in bad shape when I 110- tivd an advertisement in our paper alsmt IVian's Ointment being a sure cur for surh atliietion. It proved to be all that is claimed for it. I.e than two boxes made a complete cur in my ca. About thi time my younger brother wa taken with the same affliction. A box and a half of Dunn's Ointment cured him. I know what I am talking about when I say that Doaa's Ointment i one remedy w hich ran be depended upon." Plenty more proof like thi from As toria people. Call at Charles Rogers' drug store and ask what his customer report. For sale by all dealers. Trice 50 cent. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agent for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. NOTICE. AH interested are hereby notified that I am now in business for myself and lo cated temporarily at 158 Eleventh st., that 1 have severed business relation with Roelofsz, the tailor, and am work ing on my own account. E. MARTINSON. Constipation. Health is absolutely impossible, if constipation be present. Many serious cases of liver and kidney compluint have sprung from neglected constipation. Such a deplorable condition is unneces sary. There is a cure for it. Herbine will speedily remedy matters. C. A. Lindsay, 1. M., Itronson, Fla. writes, Feb. 12, 1H02: "Having used Herbine, I find it a fine medicine for constipa tion. Sold by Frank Hart. - Man'i Unreasonableness, is often as crest as woman's. But Titos. 8. 'Austin, Mgr. of the "Reubliran of Le-ventworttH Intl., was not unreason able, when he refused to allow the doc tor to operate on hi wife, for female trouble. "Instead," he aay, "we con- eluded to try Electric Bitter. My wife- was then so sick she could hardly leave her tad. and Hv (5) phtsiriaua had failed to relieve her. After taking Elec tric Bitters, she was perfectly cured. and can now jwrform all her household uuties." Guaranteed by Charles Rogers, druggist, price 50c. It takes a wild woman to conceal her rage. "I Thank The Lotd!" cried Hannah Plant, of little. Rock, Ar "for the relief I got from Buck leu's Arnica Salve. It cured my fearful running sore, which nothing cle would heal, and from which I had suffered for 3 years." It i a marvelous healer for cuts, bum ami wound. Guaranteed at Charle Rogers' drug store; 2.V, The henpecked man never cunts about it. A Disastrous Calamity. It is a disasterou calamity, when you lose your health, l-ausH irvligction and consumption have snapped it away. Prompt relief can be had in Dr. King's New Life Pill. They build up your di gestive organs, and cure headcahe, diz ines, colic, constipation, etc. Guaran teed at Charles Rogers' Drug store; 2.V. "How's Your Stomach" is the way people in China' say "Good Morning." The greeting of almost every nation is an inquiry alter health. The Chinese have the root of the matter. A strong stom ach is the foundation. Look after this organ and the general health cares (or itself. Man is so consti tuted it cannot be otherwise. It is the mission of BEEQHACrS PILLS to keep the stomach well, the liver active and the bowels regular. They dispel sickness and create health. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Bilious nest) or Constipation cannot exist when ftocham's Pills are used ac cording to directions. For over 30 years they have cured disordered stomachs, and are now a world-famous remedy. They merit your confidence. Sold Everywhere. In boxes 10c and Zc. FISHER'S OPERA HOUSE L. E. Selig, Lessee and Manager ONE WEEK COMMENCING. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th Roach's Gift Enterprise and Dramatic Co. Headed by America's Greatest and Koremot Comedy Artists Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Prinele Change of Performance each night. Monday Night, "My Sweetheart Prices: Reserved Seats 35c, Gallery 25 Children in gallery .!c. Seat sale opens Saturday morning at Griffin's Book Store. Gifts on exhibition in window of Griffin's Book Store. J J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President. FRANK PATTOV, Cashier. O. L PETERSON', Vice-President J. W. GARNER, Assistant Cashier. Astoria Savings Bank Capital Paid In 1100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits 1)5,000. Transacts a General Banking Business. Interest Paid on Tim Deposit '68 Tenth Street, ASTORIA, OREGON Sherman Transter Co. HENRY SHERMAN, Manager Hacks, Carriages Baggage Checked and Transferred Trucks and Fur t niture Wagons Pianos Moved, Boxed and Shipped. 433 Commercial Street Phone Main 121 75C PER MONTH For tUo or n ASTORA J Delivered riRht at your door every morning before breakfast by the BEST CARRIER SYS TEM iu the country. The Morning lAstorian Contains the Latest Telejxiph News Shipping htelleence. Condensed Local News. Portland Market Reports. Real Estate Transactions Society News. Railroad News. Sporting News. County Official News. Complete Want Columns And in fact all of the News of the Country Watch for the Big Colored Comic Sectioi Ii you are not a subscriber let us show you our proposition and we will convince you that its tbejbcst ever made by auy newspaper. Telephone Main Ml for our plan, or if you live'out of town write a postal and we'll do the rcst.,C. CICLINTON; Circulation Manager. The Mortiltig Astorian lOth and Commercial First NationaljBank of Astoria, Ore :STAI1I.ISI1.) 1HM4I. Capitol and .Surplus $100,000 AN ASTORIA PRODUCT Pale Bohemian I tar l$est In The Northwest North PacificBrewiDg Co. j Your Prescription: Bock Island If you are going East, I would appreciate your consulting me. I will gladly help you plan your trip and tell you all about Rock Island service. Just drop me a line consultation free I X will show you a Rock Island folder and our publication entitled "Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car." It is of considerable importance that you select the right router there are many different ways to go. I'll tell you of the superior points about the Rock Island way. a. h. Mcdonald, Oeneral Agent, Rock Island Syttam, 140 Third Street, Portland, Or.