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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1906)
TIIE MORNING ASTORIAX, ASTORIA, OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER it, 1906. THE MORNING ASTORIAN iUbU!sd rtjj. Published Daily Iwept Monday by XUb J. & SIXU5CKS tOStPUT. SVBSCRIFTX05 KITES. By aaaO, pr year ; S7.00 Br earlier, wr moot. . JO WXIXLY ASTOSIAB. 9, atsiL per year, ia s4vaaM..LM KMered tmnd-OM s&sruc J sly IO,fcM, ttw poMotte at Astoria. Ure f, uto Um kct o Cooans. Mafcbl. firCMws for KM acttmrw of Ta Hoas 1 to awis tar portal ear or Bvnmg kb.tM AST fcrnguivsr In a mry aw W mraii mi 'fr reporfd to Ox eMcsotpofaliiwrtne. TELZFB.05X MAIS 6S1. CUj Orntai paper of OfcUop eooaty u4 of Anion. ' State" for UOS, ri!l not be publish ed until early In I9T. Here U an other of the government reports that ' covert ground rf the utmost itnport- 1 no. npcut which thousands and ten ' thousand of dollars ar undoubt- ! edly rfnt annually ami which mtgit ' be of the greateft fractlr! value myriads of our busy citizens but I , loses all save a mere fraction of Its : value by esa.peratlng delays In pub lication. A rprt of mineral condt ! Hons and production In WS is givn to the world In IMC! Think of It. ; business and mining mn of the X'nit .4 States! In what private or ctir- ! porate business would such delay be tolerate? It t Simply an outrage j that the public should pay for work j made useless by the procrastination or inefficiency of government depart raents. As investigation chould be ordered by Congress, If need be. and as explanation be made aa due to the public At a time when, a never be fore, the. American public U interested f tn mine and mining; stocks, aa Inves tors, it ia singularly unfortunate that government publications of this na- I ture should fan to appar tn season to be of real service. A radical, re- I form Is needed right here and now. BETTER A WORKER THAN A SRIKER. WEASHEX. Western Oregon, Washington ' and Idaho Rain. : Eastern Oregon Fair. YIELDS GRACEFULLY. Congress, after mature deliberation, viewing the subjects from all points, has put Its foot down emphatically on the proposed "reform," so called, of English spelling advocated by the President at the instance of a body of Self-appointed reconstruc-tors of the language, and the President has ac cepted their conclusions, promising to rescind his order of Aug. 27 last This simplifies and clarifies what was rap idly becoming to be "confusion worse confounded' to the matter of import ant public records, tynce two systems prevailed, temporarily, involving an increased expense which threatened, If this policy was persisted In, to be come enormous and otherwise burden some, as ail public documents, laws, records, etc, are stereotyped for pres ervation. With the records of the Executive Department and that of the Legislative at variance, this meant double work, and at a doubling of the store material.. - Congress also considered the fact, which is quite probable, that the next or some succeeding administration might revoke the order of Mr. Roose velt, necessitating still further costly changes. The conclusion of the joint Committee on Spelling is that "Any departure from the recognized stand ard of orthography cannot with safe ty, satisfaction or ecnoomy be taken until Congress and the Executive shall agree upon the adoption of other or thographic methods.' The President also realized the question was overshadowing matters of great Importance, as he expressed It tad agreed, If Congress was agreed, to rescind hi action. Mr. Roosevelt is impulsive, but not pig-headed and has receded gracefully from an unten able position, like a good general Brooklyn Union. My boy, there sre two classes In society, the class that lifts and the class that leans.. They that lift "are the ones who do the world's work. The leaning class are they who depend upon the exertion of others and do the granting and fault-finding and complaining. My boy, b Sifter and you will have little time to fuss about the fallings of others. It's the fellow In the lodge that shirks his duty who makes the most trouble and It Is the same In the church and In society In generaL--Oberlln, Kn., Times. TOBACCO TEST FOR NOVELS. The other day n a public library In London an attendant noticed a young girl sniffing suspiciously at the books. When he asked the reason for her strange conduct she told him frank ly. T sniff at a book," she said, "to see if it smells of tobacco. If it does then I know. It's a book a man has been reading and that It's a good one." This is a novel literary test, but a wise one in some respects. Jorse sense lies behind it and feminine In tuition. Cleveland Leader. EDITORIAL SALAD. w WHY NOT PAY ALL? It was not unnatural that the over worked members of congress should come In the course of time to demand an Increase In pay. It is the tendency. The present scale is comparatively low and although certain members have been enabled to save $10,000 a year on their pay, they feel, as an average, that $5,000 a year is not suf ficient remuneration when the Im portance of the service rendered Is taken Into consideration. " The senate has not reflected this sentiment. The President, the Vice President, and Cabinet, are doing no active lobbying against the proposition to present lueui living wage., Meanwhile, Uie President is reported as wanting the salaries of all federal employes raised about 20 per cent, but nothing Is said about more pay for the rank and file of the army and navy. Some humble citizens long have thought that if these schedules were better, desertions would dwindle and the annual cry of Inability to get men for the coast ar tillery die to a faint whisper. But the army and navy have no lobby. They are merely the men behind the guns. Exchange. A Kentucky man has testified that whiskey two weeks old Is sold in that state, but this may be only an at tempt to make the world believe that somebody In Kentucky can leave whis key alone for two weeks. Congressman Sulzer claims he brought on the Spanish War. It is well known be won the Boer War, only the Boers quit and-went home in the moment of his victory. It seems that Ashing dispute with Canada has been going on since 1818, and It is not settled who can tell the biggest story yet 0 A. The simplicity of . some pianists' names never strikes us until we get to the more complicated ones: Oh for Paderewskl, now that we are up aganist Zoltan de Takach Gyongyo-shalaszy! Money in Itself is not considered a motive In Kansas City. A bank cash ier skipped out with $9,000, and the officials gravely report they can find no "motive." There is no certainty of an open winter In New York, but we are dead sure of one Just open, enough to give next summer's ice cream man the usual excuse for prices. Mr. E. O. Case, a mall carrier of Canton Center, Conn., who has been In the IT. S. service for about sixteen years, says; "We have tried many cough medicines for croup, but Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is king of all, and one to be relied upon every time. We also find It the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain re sults, and leaving no bad after eff ects." For sale by Frank Hart and Leading Druggists. GOVERNMENTAL DELAY8. According to official .announcement the government report known as "The Mineral Resources of the United ''Her la our condensed opinion of the Original Laxative Cough Syrup: "Nearly all other cough syrups are constipating, especially those contain ing opiates. Kennedy's Laxative, (con taining) ' Honey and Tar move the bowels. Contains no opiates. Con forms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Bold by Chas. Rogers, Druggist- Pine Salve Carbollzed acts like a poultice; highly antiseptic, extensively used for Eczema, for chapped bands and Hps, cuts, burns. Bold Toy Frank Hart's Drug Store, DO IT TODAY. Viia siJUW.s to our stock today of a Weber, Lester. Ilobart M. Cable, and two KUr.batK you couldn't pet finer Inatrumtnis to select from than the splendid awortment are now shewing. The "baby" Weber, tn mahogany i on of the finest Instrument from our Portland stock. With the sew arrivals. Is the Kim ball Company's newest "Baby" too. In French walnut The entire shipment ha b-en rm carefully chosen for srticw!ar peo ple, but not one ts above our Port land price on th same piano. Our Astoria branch stnoa Is run solely for our easterners convenlertee; and the splendid record It ha made so far, makes it an advantage to both our patrons and ouretre. And it' a great convenience for a pnMnartrve purchaser to have a spe cially selected number of our very best pianos, of each grade and ir.ake, right tn town to look over first: and orders can always be made for any one of our enormous Portland stock if desired. One sample of each make ts about all we can conveniently carry In stock her at a time, but even at that, we keep our branch filled with pianos; a we handle, actively, about thirty dif ferent makes. By comparing different make from a stock comprised of but one of each. one Is not so apt to become confused and make an unsatisfactory choice. Open these last three evening be fore Chrlwma. No deliveries on Xmas day. EILER3 PIANO HOUSE, H Commercial St A. R. Cyrus, . J. M. Ward. Managers, DOffS BT tttO Ststs sf Orfjf.Vi w . A. Fwie ud F. U nurlburt lit sere In Section 10Mft..... t 110 Sarah . Warren et 1 to City of WarreMon. dedication strip land tn Warren ton 1 Howell Iwwls and wife to A. M. Smith, 10 acre in Section S$-4- 10 , "Ptneules (non-alcohollr) mad from resin fro meur Pine Forests, used for bun dr 3s of year for Blad der and Kidney dleeasee. Medietas for thirty days, L0. Guaranteed. Sold by fTtnk Half Drug Store. SURE TO PLEASE HER. If you select something at JalofTi new More as aa Xmas gift 1S9 11th street near Commercial. . It . . s FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT. In order to introduce to the As toria public the new stock company that will reopen the Star Theater on next Monday night the management will give away FREE! one reserved seat ticket to every lady, provided the free ticket Is accompanied by one paid 35c reserved seat ticket Tickets can be secured any 'time after t a. m.. Monday, at the theater box office, and must be bought before 7 p. m. Mon day, December 14. Eckhardt's Ideals, the new stock company, are well and favorably known, both in the East and West They are a strong organisa tion and have the reputation of pre senting their plays In a manner that pleases. The opening play will be "A Woman's Struggle," a companion play to "Way Down East" and "Tork State Folks." There are some fine scenic and lighting effects, showing a New England snow storm in the first act The play is one of strong heart-Interest, and has never been seen in Astoria; it deals with folks tn rural New England, the plot is exception ally strong, and the comedy scenes ex cruclathigy funny. It can be safely said that "A Woman's Struggle" will be the most entertaining play ever seen here at popular prices. Starting next Thursday and for the balance of the week with usual mat inees, the great comedy drama, "A Ragged Hero," NO OPIUM IN CHAMBERLAIN'8 COUGH REMEDY. There Is not the least dancer in to small children, aa It contains no opium or other harmful drug. It has an established reputation of more than thirty years, as the most sue cessful medicine in use for colds, croup and whooping cough. It al ways cures and Is pleasant to take Frank Hart and Leading Druggists. WHY NOT BEAUTIFY THE HOME? Is there any one thing that will make your table more attractive on Chrtittma day than flowers? They are 'the gems that will add good cheer to your home festivities. Anticipating a targe rush this year, we have been equal to the Oc casion. W have a gorgeous as sortment for table decorations. W will dlnpose of them at prices that will be within the reach of all. Fragrant Roses. Carnations. Holly. Wreaths and pretty Green Roping suitable for decorating. Why nol add cheer to the occasion T Leave your orders early, 1 Delivery made to all parti of the city. Mall orders given prompt at tention. Come and see our display )f Palms and Potted Plants. The Orchid plant, the only on of Its kind on the Pacific Coast Columbia Nursery Company. Store call Red 2308, Nursery call Black 2196. STAR THEATER Special Stock Engagement. Eckhardt's Ideals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the great pastoral comedy drama "A WOMAN'S STRUGGLE'' Companion play to "Way Down East" and York State Folks. Special Bargain Matinee Christmas Day at 2;30 pss. Evening prices, 15c, 2oc and 35c. Matinee iOc and 25c. Free Xmas Ticket for Opening Night, Monday, December 24. Cut this out and present at Box Office btfore 7 p. m, Monday. Sec No.. ow Ladies. Free Ticltet. This ticket will admit any lady FREE to a Reserved Seat at the opening performance of ECKHARDT'S IDEALS , AT THE ' Star Taeatre, Xmas Eve.,Mon.Night,Dec, 4 If accompanied by a regular paid 85c reserved seat ticket. Seats must be secured before 7 p. m., Monday, Dec. 24, THE CORRECT CLOTHES SHOP "" . ..'iii sss'tk iiu tl!.-n tLa be not merely as good as any, but better than the best." Probably every clothier in City of Astoria has $15.00 Suits, and this is a very good time to mike compari sons. This year when the price of wool is probably higher than it ever has been, or is likely to be soon again, you will find that almost every dothfer in the business has yielded to the temptation to use clothes into which some cotton has crept in order to obtain a bigger va riety of styles, in cloth. This year under the most dif ficult conditions we have a gger variety of $15. $18 and May we Suggest? for The Man's Christmas." House Coats, Lounging and Bath Robes, $4.50 to $12.50., Fancy Vest, wash fabrics, and sUa worstsds,.... 11.28 to 13.00 Suit cases...... ...H00 to 133,00 duett Shirts I1-B0 and $2 Monarch Sbtrts 11.00 Underwear, In silk, wool, lisle or Balbrlggnn, the garment ,11.00 to 11.00 Dent's Famous English Gloves .......12.00 Fancy half-hue 25e to 60s Handkerchief s-Sltk, 25e to SI I Hemstitched linen, plnln or with Initial... 25o te 60s Fancy Xmas 8upender, BOe to SIM Nevkdresslngs, 25e te 1-M Full Dress Mufflor and Reef er. 11.00 te S4-00 Box Suspenders and Combina tion Sets, including Suspend ers. Armlets and Hose Sup porters, ., We to $1.50 Umbrella for Christmas giving. In natural sticks or richly trimmed In gold or sliver ef fects , 1 to 7 S. DANZIGER & CO., The Store That Nevsr Disap points, Astoria's Foremost Clothiers. $20 Suits than we have ever had before in our history. And the styles 1 The beau tiful lines, the fine hand tail ored work, exactly the same as go into our $35 suits; the same models exactly as our $40 suits. You will understand what it means to buy our clothes. The best Suits in the country, made by the world famous Stein, Bloch & Co., are for sale here at $15, $18, $20,$22.50,$25upto$35 Big line of overcoats ready at the same prices. Open evenings until Xmas. STERLING SILVER FLATWARE What is 'nicer for that Christmas gift than a nice piece of our Flatware PRICES THE LOWEST FRANK J. DONNERBERG 110 ELEVENTH STREET.' NEAR BOND. eaaaewwwwTj CHRIBTMA A Means not only good things te eat, but also the best of things to drink, t and the best of all good drinks Is 8und A Carlson's Bye and Bourbon Whiskies, Choice Wines and Champagnes. I THE COMMERCIAL i! 605 Cemmsrolal 8t tv , g4 L A W B 99 The Old Stove Man, will heat your house with stoves, Steam, Hot Water and with the assistance of the Editor of this paper, with hot air. No bum work done In our shop. . C. liAWS M COi