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THE MORNING ASTOIUAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMIEK 29, 1900. THE MORMG ASTORIAN .M. 4-U J ' I PbliihM Dally IxcepTMondty by iik j. s. dellwgm compahy. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By mil, p 17.00 By osrrfcr, par month........ JO WKS1XY ASTOMAH. mall, per year, la advanca..fl.OO ' tntarad u mrt-!l matur Joly IS, IMS, a the toatonVw at Astoria. Orij ftta,aadartaaactofConcreioi March i, fcl . -. ;::,! -.. .' 1 x it-'. IVOriton lor taa Mrmra at Tn Mont Muroau locttlxr rti1o ar piac ot lnalniM nay aiato by postal oard or tajroaga Mecaoaa. Any Irregularity to d iTwy aaoM b iaiiai1itily reparwd to th ottwotpabUoatloa. ...1.1..I-- . . mmoirs MAra 6V ' ' Official paper of Cialaop county and thauty of Astoria. WIA3HSK. r Western Ortpw cloudy. southwest winds. ; " Western Washington Show era, southwest winds. Eastern Oregon, Southern Idaho Cloudy. - Eastern Washington, North em1 Idaho Showers. I ' HE MEANS BUSINESS. Modern methods of doing business were well exemplified at the hearing in the coal famine case at Chicago last week, when the evidence was put into shape for the President's Inspection In about one-half the ; time It ' usually takes. This was accomplished by re lays of stenograph ars and a battery of graphophones, the latter being placed in a hotel over the way from the Fed eral building,- and' the stenographers sprinting across with loaded note books, talking at the rate of SO words a minute Into the receiver, and sprint ing back, when through, to gather more notes, whilei the instrument slowed down a degree " or so. repeated the testimony to a relay of typewrit ers. All this was due to the Presi dent's instructions to "rush that evi dence." That there was need for prompt action is evident from the condition of affairs, with whole broad sections suffering from a shortage of fuel, which not only ministers to the daily household needs of a vast popu lation,1 but to public utilities and in dustries as well. It Is an emergency that, demands prompt and vigorous action to relieve pressing necessities. And it is characteristic of our stren , nous President that he is letting no grass grow under his feet Knowing Just how things are, he will know precisely what measures to take to make that relief effective. TEDDY'S NEW CATS. . President Roosevelt decides he does not need nor want Lulu Graver's 2, 000, but is willing to give her two homeless Angoras a home. This is a wise decision, for Angoras are rare cats, well worth the havjng. More over,' cats are usually" found useful about a hwuse in destroying vermin. The poet tells us how "Rats and mice and such small deer, Were poor Tom's food for many a . . year." . , "Poor Tom" evidently referring to a gentleman grimalkin. And besides, cats have been found useful in offices, copy not desired by the editors, or re garded by them as unsuitable for pub lic consumption. Mr. Roosevelt might feed his nu" spelling MSS. to the Angoras and spare the public's nerves. " -o ,, JOY OF LIVING. The Marlon (Kan.) Record finds Just one thing lacking to complete the Joy of a country editor's life. It says: Every once in a while some cheerful Individual remarks to us;. "Well, now that the paper is out I suppose you can take it easy for three ; or: four days." Tes, how delightful It Is that a country editor has practically noth ing to do between press days. .When paper bills come due money drops off the trees with which to pay them, Sub scribers vie with each other to see who can pay the farthest In advance. Ad vertisers beg for additional space. And th way the news hunts up the edi tor is always so pleasant to contem- 1 I plate. There I something really strange about th way the news Itoms act. When the papsr Is out, the edt tor simply go to his desk ;md lean back in his easy chair and looks wise and wain foi oeit week's 'pr day. The duy Wtoj flreas'day people line up In, front of he , onlct '.door and then file past his 'desk and tell him all the news of the week. He wltos It up in ton or fifteen minutes, take it back and hangs it on the hook. The compositors take the copy, shake it over the type cases, say a few mys tic words, the type llles into place and after a few pawes by the foreman the forms are ready "for lhe press again. t And the editor goes down and deposits some more money ! in th bank. It Is the greatest snap In the catalogue. 'Now If the editor could only do away with, press ays, his Joy would be tompleta." !'J i ''( I ' " ' 1 ? I CARE FOR 'YOUR COW. We offer a plea for the cow. What would she say In her own behalf, Coud she talk? She might, with good 1 ' : . ii I 'll 1 .' . i ' - reason, a: :-wny a I nave 10 en dure these cold, stormy nights with out shelter while you lie in your warm, soft bed? I give you milk, butter, meat and shoes. How can I be ex pected to do this without shelter and with not enough to eat?" Of all un wise, thought)? habits, none are worse than leaving stock unsheltered through the winter. Tou have sei i hogs in pens in mud up to their knees with out shelter or bed, fed all they wanted in fact enough to " feed double the numberand yet they would not fat ten. If sheltered the gain would have been doubled. . . EDITORIAL SALAD. What will the homeseeker do and where shall he turn when all the pub lic domain between the great lakes and the Pacific is taken up and Uncle Sam's land offices have gone out of business? 11 It is not generally known that corn smut contains a very riolent poison. A number of farmers have learned this by being infected through open sores on their hands and as a consequence are suffering from blood poison. One-half of the world doesn't care a straw how the other half lives, or dies eitser, for that matter. Supreme selfishness and grasping after the al mighty dollar are the motives that rule two-thirds of mankind today. Alfalfa was . almost unknown ten years ago, so far as its cultivation this side of the Rocky Mountains Is concerned. Thousands of acres of land in Kansas and other western states are today producing crops' of it worth sixty dollars an acre each season. , The President gets a salary of only $50,000 a year and when It was pro posed to make an annual approprla Hon of $25,000 for traveling expenses a storm of protest was raised. The New Tork Commercial says the trav eling expenses of Emperor William cost the German government fully $500,000 a year. Here's a pipe dream for farmers: The Department of Agriculture has found near Cape Town a kind of cal abash which farmers are growing, which is an excellent substitute for meerschaum. They grow with a bowl the size of a pipe, to which is a nat ural pipe stem. The cheapest of these calabash pipes is worth about a dollar at Cape Town, but this is after it has gone through a process of manufac ture. It 1b Intended to Import the seed and grow our own "meerschaum" pipes as we do our own Havana ci gars. ' Investigation of the capacity of hens to lay eggs results in the discovery that the egg production of hens de creases considerably after the age of four years. Thus, a hen lays at the age of one year about twenty eggs, at the age of two years, about 120 eggs; at the age of three years, about 136; at the age of four years about 115; at the age of five years, about 80, and at the age of six years about 60. These figures go to show that hens should never be kept In the poul try yard more than four years, for af ter the lapse of this time they do not yield a proper return on the food they consume. N. Y. Tribune, ' ' LONG TENNESSEE FICHT8. ' For twenty years W. I Rawls, of Bells, Tenn., fought , nasal . catarrh. He writes: 'The swelling and sore ness inside my nose was fearful, till I began applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface; this caused the soreness and swelling to disappear, never to return." Rest salve in ex istence. 25c at Chas. Rogers, Drug gist .'"-.' "UNCLE" JOE CANNON. ' "Vnele" Joe Cannon Steady at his post, : . ' Nothing to growl about, Nobody to roast. 1 Hears senators talking. ' Listen aU the white, Whn they get too frisky, Calls them down in style, , Never had the fever, . To hunt mountain gout ; Thinks more of his cigar, J":. Than of ,bear-kln coat, Likes to 'argue 'tariff " And "protection," too, In fact, will talk of anything, ' To maka "free trade", skldool Pleased to see the Udlea, ' In the gallery grand, Likes 'Marching Through Georgia" When played by any band, , Will tell a "funny" story, : While chatting with tht "boys," No use for politicians, . , s Built on plan of puppet-toy. . ,. '., -.' .. Goes along serenely, Traveling to the end. Not a thing to vex htm, United States his friend. Knows what he la doing, No favorites, high nor low, ' ' "Square deal," "fair play," honest " man, ' . ' - Is plain, old Uncle" Joe. Do-Jsn't need a medal. For anything he's done. Public life is spotles,' : Bright a mid-day sun. Does his duty fearless, For stars and stripes, will fight Long may he be with us, Tncle" Joe's all right ! LTJE F. VERNON, CHARGED WITH FORGERY. Colonel Mann of Town Topics Fams, Will Receive Judgment. NEW TORK, Dec 2S. Colonel M. D, Mann, the editor or Town Topics, who has been on trial for some days be fore Recorder Goff on the Chicago for gery will "know his fate" by tomorrow morning. . The summing Up will take place today and, it la expected that the Jury will gel the decision late to day. The charges t against , Colonel (Mann grew out of the trial of Norman Hap- good, edlt6r. of Cottiers Weekly, who was charged with criminal libel by Col Mann. There has been some sen' national allegations agalnnt Colonel Mann by Mr. Hapgood's paper grow ing out of tho issuance by Town Top ics of a book called "Fads and Fan cies." Colonel Mann was called as a witness In the case of Mr. Hapgood and In the course of his testimony he swore that he did not write "O. K. D. D. M." on a letter from Count Regi nald Ward about Porto Rico Mining Stocks. Testimony contradicting this statement was given at the trial and the arrest of Colonel Mann followed. 8UNDAY TRAVEL TO PORTLAND Increases and 12.50 Round Trip Rat , via A. & C. R. R. Is Popular. , Travel from this city to Portland on Sunday at the low round trip rate of $2.50 la on the Increase and many enjoy that day In the metropolis each week. This rate will be continued throughout the winter and the volume of travel toward Portland every Bun day would indicate that the public appreciates It 11-l-tf COLONIZE RUSSIAN JEWS. NEW YORK, Dec. 28. The Jewish World of Londan printed recently an announcement of a colonization scheme which Included a projected settlement nety Galveiitjon, Texas,. "jThe plans were to acquire lands for a settlement by Jews who should be brought from Russia and other countries. ' The scheme was to have the support of the Rothschild, and it was also said that Jacob Schiff had promised to contrib ute $500,000 If a similar sum were raised. Mr. Schiff said yesterday that the matter was In too crude a shape to be discussed at present,' '." . PUBLIC 8PEAKER INTERRUPTED. Public speakers' ars frequently In terrupted by people coughing. This would not . happen If Foley's Honey and Tar Were taken, ' as It cures Coughs and Colds and prevents pnu monia and consumption. The genu ine contains no opiate and is In a yellow package. - ' , NEW CURE FOR EPILEPSY. J. B. Waterman, of , Watertown, O., Rural free delivery, writes; "My daughter, afflicted forbear with epi lepsy, was cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills. She has not had an at tack for over two years." Best body cleaners and life giving tonic pills on earth. 25c at Chas Rogers' Drug Store.". ; ON DECEMBER AND 31 Astoria Piano Bargain Hun tcrs Will Have Almost Undisputed SwayatEiN commercial wwuj THESE TWO DAYS ONLY i Several buyers art 'going to havs good cauaej , fr New Tears .rejoicing If saving money and having music tn the horn will help any. If Xmaa preparations found any In tending purchaser too busy to. attend to tht buying of k piano,' now' Is such a one's opportunity. Th annual stock report goe In from all our many store January 1, and we enumerate below evral . piano that are going In at tales. Instead ot 1 1,' Mug carried ovr In tock, It w have half a chance to tell them. If a ca of our sacrificing most of our profit on a few piano and still being happy about it, if we only can sell them. Of course all of these pianos have been used or are shop-worn. What el could you expect at cost price T , Here' the list and actual selling price fresh and new; but these are not strictly new, though not one has been used over eight months. A 1333 Hohart M. Cable at t t ? A 1287 Schumann at... ..SIT A 1290 Whitney at. t t T A 1405 Crown at. .............. .1 i T A 1300 Bailey at .....I I , No prices are given hnre because we expect to continue selling tbm tn As toria and have future business to pro tect , If you want a price you must come and get It for without seeing the piano no one can tell whether the price and piano suits or not , "S, Don't worry or stand back on ac count of terms. We ar good at wait ing for reliable people to pay us on "long-drawn-out" accounts. H Isn't terms; It Isn't price; If the sale of these Instrument that we want by Monday night, ecember 31, the close Of this good old year 1908. This will be our last announcement to the As toria public this ending year; and we bespeak for every one a most pros perous New Year of three hundred and some odd days all happy ones. . EILERS PIANO HOUSE, x , 424 Commercial Stroct. . J. M. WARD, A. R., CYRUS, Manager. THE PERFECT WAY. 8oori of Astoria Citizen Have , Ltarnad It If you suffer from backache, There's only one way to cure it The perfect way Is to cure the kid neys. A bad back mean sick kidney. Neglect it, urinary troubles follow. Doan's Kidney Pills are made for kidney only. ; . " Mrs. J. W. Painter, of 310 East Sev enth street, Portland, Ore., say: "I have not lost any of my faith In Doan's Kidney PHI since I publicly recom mended th remedy In February, 1903. A I stated at that time, a ever sjeil of alckjness early In my life left me with weak kidneys, and as time went on I suffered more and more with spell of backache. The" pain through the kidneys was torture and often I could jiot find a comfortable position to He In. When able to be up and around I was troubled with headaches and 'dizziness and conld not stoop or lift anything. I doctored1 and used various treatment but noth ing seemed to help me any until I be gan using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ue of this remedy was very satisfac tory. 'It gave me o much relief that I cannot hesitate to recommend it, and will put in a good word for Doan's Kidney Pills whenever I find an op portunity." " ' ; ! t Plenty more proof like this 'from Astoria people. Call at Chas. Rogers' drug store and ask' what his custom er report '.. ' ' . "' " For sale by all dealers. - Price 60 cents. Foster- Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York, tola agents for the United ' State. ' ' , - Remember the .name Doan's and take no other, '""' ' THE CORRECT A WO Did you forget anything at Christmas? Suppose you remember him at New Year's. There's a host of good gifts here yet that are sure to please tne critical man Prices Drastically reduced ,'; avail Holiday Goods.' f ( f'T'. :' . 'i 'in- ine oiore,natiNever '"Disappoints. ' Astoria's Foremost Clothiers SCOW BAT IRON: ASTORIA, If ON AND BRASS FGMBS Cp to-rst 8aw Mill Withlntryl I8U1 aud rranklln Ave, 00 CKNTS VVAl MONTH RD WITHY r- v i r . ' I IB i i Guarantees to lt5 Advertisers v- A Larger Circulation ' Than Any Paper Published In Astoria : V .... . OUR BOOKS ARE OPEN TO INSPECTION BY OUR ADVERTISERS CLOTHES SHOP 1 ' "" f" in'i" 11 '. O.U-.-FELLOWS! When a man ' has made his pile or "his mark," he cau violate all the conven tional rules of dress with impunity. He can even wear a derby hat with a frock coatr-and it .will be considered the eccentricity of genius. But the voung chap just entering Ufe'l real arena is badly handicapped if he dresses slouchily. or care lcsslyi lTbe1 attire has in deed much to do with the "making"" of the young business man of te-day. When a man' "made" he may (dress , be pleases,," t but ere he reaches that goal he mnit. cter somewhat to what the world of Fashion acknowledges as author ative. A man should be careful of being well d-est, neatly manicured, and able to smile out upon the world with brightly brushed teeth as a background fcr the &iier bmm Th Secret of luocttt Llt In Doing Your Work BetUf Thi Any on El." Charltt M. Schwab. And that's th pitch to which our whol business Is keyed up or tuiwHl-bcttor tyki, utttw lit, Ni ter value, than art iiiadu by any body, anywhtro, her In Attorla, or tlaewhert, Th gayest dr?r can get here duplicate 'of the dytns that havt been adopted by the youngrr men of th smart at and art unobtain able this ytar In readymade outside ot our ttor. And tbt man of quiet tastet will find a multitude of model with all tht little louche of fahlnn which w.lll pleas and aallsfy him, ' In a nutshull: Our clothes art not duplicated in this or any other city, and art a far above the or dinary as Mount Ilood Hr abort Casllt Rock. Yet the price on Pull or Overcoats fall a low at fISi and rise by peg marked lit, 120, S22.50, 2S to S3S, a good a money can buy, I BRASS WORKS 01ti:OON LAKO AND MARINE ENGINEERS rron.pt attrtiKia'ilvra tiiil, mh nor v ' Tel. Main 2411 1 ASTOIUA'H IJK8T MJWHIAllilt J