TIIE MORNING ASTORIAX, ASTORIA, OREGON.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER it, 1906.
THE
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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
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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
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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