SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1907.
THE MORNING ASTOHIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
THE
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WEA1EES.
Western Oregon Light show-
era and cooler north, lair south.
SAME OLD FRIGHT.
Tear by year, with added and proven
degrees of conviction, the sane con
clusion that the exports from the Co
lumbia valley must flnJ tide-water de
livery, is fastening itself upon the
business mind of the maritime world.
The potent logic behind such an as
surance justifies, strengthens and com
pels the deduction; it Is invincible,
from every attitude of reasoning: and
Portland, naturally, realizes the situa
tion more than any community of in
terests Involved. The menace has been
glaring at her from the walls of com
merce for a decade; she knows the
inevitability of it, because the burden
of the loss incident to the change Is all
hers; while, to other agencies connect
ed with It, it is purely a matter of
gain, in dollars, time, convenience, and
every commercial attribute appertain
ing to such a movement.
Columns and pages of sophistical
and far-fetched reasoning have been
written and sent broad-cast to Justi
fy and maintain her, always, unten
able contention for consideration as a
seaport; parallel after parallel has
been employed and cherished and
fought for; every Inland port in the
world has been cited In extenuation
of her plea (always barring, of course,
the supreme facts that ninety of the
100 were in ready, short-haul touch
with the sources of freight, behind
them, and had wide, deep channels to
the sea, In front of them) and her
wealth and energy and wisdom has
kept the fiction going, until, at last,
the world of commerce has tired of
the Imposition and is gradually, but
certainly, ordaining new and handier
and less costly devices.
Her fright has taken a desperate
turn, and finds apt expression In the
"Port of Columbia" bill, sent up to Sa
lem by her Chamber of Commerce .for
enactment. The laches, the failures,
the blunders, and worse, for which the
Port of Portland is answerable, are
to be shouldered upon the Port of
Columbia, including two counties 100
miles away from the seat of Inter
est and utterly foreign to every de
tail of the business, yet made amen
able for the cost and charges of main
tenance and loss, by direct taxation
that will not yield them a single dol
lar of return. The tenor of this meas
ure indicates all too plainly the des
perate straits to which Portland is
driven to "save her face," as a sea
port, and balance her accounts with
the maritime world for her enforced
absorption of the differential of 1 shill
ing and 3 pence prevailing against her
at Seattle, Tacoma and San Francis
co. ;,t?W8
Not for an hour will her last and
baldest expedient stand the scruntlny
of honest men at Salem, nor anywhere
else. It is too radically raw to escape
analysis, stricture and condemnation.
It is the first and the worst sign of
weakness she has ever manifested, and
the transparent audacity of the thing
is tacit confession of her defeat in
commercial circles. We wish this'
were not so; because Astoria Is her
natural and certain successor In the
re-establishment of the Columbia com
mercial regimen and we would rather
assume our new destiny In square and
open fight, won upon natural and de
fensible claims, and Issues, than take
It upon the self-wrought discredit in
voked by Portland's pitiable choice of
alternative and wretched misuse of
that.
rl.n
opt
it
red-k'tter day In hor history, if:
Her clUatMis shall, for 24 hours, lay
aside all traditional squnbbks, nil per
sonal amenities, all pet miwnes,
private speculations, nil grlevam
.i.tnitt natiprittoR. and claims. a
turn out, en mm, to the great Cham
ber of Commerce mooting called for
the evening of that day, at lean's
Hall.
Once there, the Astoria spirit will
renew, re-cncrglse and re-direct them.
tif ih pmnmiin rood. The AsIol'
spirit is not dead; but It has slo
over-time and invds awakening;
needs exercise, room for expansion
and application; it Is a good thing
and will be easily reoognliod by any
one on the lookout for It. One
aroused, and happily directed, It wtl
do its own Infinite good, cheerful!)
successfully, vigorously and with but
little urging; the essentia! thing is I
keen It awake and regularly employe
Like all spirits. It Is painfully nega
tive unless It Is invoked and kept go
ing; and nothing arouse It so readily
an a call from th people In whose
service it Is destined to operate, but
It must be remembered, that it must
be left free to do It good and eftec
tlve work, unhampered by Jealousy,
greed, secret ambition, personal spite
and other Impeding and disquieting
agencies; U will not work In harness
with private grudge and Individual ra
pactty; It demands, and will have, an
ODen. unembarrassed field, in which
th common good and spontaneous lo
cal purpose and action domlnati
clearly and operate In wholesome fash
ion.
This must be the cardinal predicate
for the work of next Thursday. In As
torla. There must be no question of
"I." nor "We." nor "Me. too," nor
"Mine," the sole Issue of the day must
be "Astoria." her future. With that
nlnruv for sloe.in and objective, the
Chamber of Commerce . Convention
next Thursday, will yield to this city
a Valentine of progress and success
that will lend unforgettable emphasis
to every recurring anniversary of the
Jolly old Saint!
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THE NOTARIAL FUNCTION.
It is well that tnis legislature should
raise the standard of the notarial
function In this state. Far too long It
has been but a cheap moiety, an un
valued. Immaterial office, illy served
for the most part, and widely misun
derstood as to its real significance. No
state in the Union has permitted the
notarial office to fall so low In the
scale of legal utilities, as Oregon has.
California puts specific limitations
upon the creation of notaries; assigns
so many to each county in the state,
measured by the sum of Its current
business, and population, as well; re
quires a first-class bond in the sum of
$5,000, and safe-guards the appoint
ment, by strict inquiry into the fitness,
qualifications and standing of every
applicant, and makes the office of no
tary one of significant honor and im
portance everywhere within her bor
ders. Oregon has gone directly to the
opposite extreme; and it Is an excel
lent thing that she is doing, In re-ln
vesting the post with value and dig
nity and making it something worth
striving for, and holding. There are
times and circumstances when the in
telligent notary can exercise his func
tions with immense effect In legal and
commercial circles and the office
should be put on a par with its high
duties.
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EDITORIAL SALAD.
The Thaw case will make the Amer
ican people wish for that un-Ameri
can adjunct, the press censor, before
it has gone much further.
o
Bre'r Hodson's 'little Joker" was illy
concealed in his bill to have the As
sociated Press declared a common car
rier. It is quite common for some
things to carry too far!
Steer the crest of that Willamette
flood this way when It passes Port
land. Astoria can take care of all such
trifles. She has room in HER harbor
for all such oddities.
Honest old coal-gas is a rarity on
this, and other markets. The ster
ilized saw-dust article Is In the saddle
Just now. How long, Oh! Lord, how
long?
Asa a matter of fact, a notary pub
lic should be a pretty fair lawyer, to
do his work safely and well. As it Is
in Oregon, at present, the office has
no particular standing nor standard,
neither as to personnel nor quality of
administration. Cure it, by all moans.
A8T0RIAS RED-LETTER DAY.
Next Thursday, February 14 (St.
Valentine's day, by the way) will be a
What's the difference between the
Astoria common council and the As
toria police commission? The roar
ing answer from the mystified popu
lace, prompt and unanimous, is
"Damfweno!"
Next Thursday night's mass meet
ing of Astorians, for the express good
of Astoria, is going to be a sharp test
of the scope and character of public
spirit here.
"Plneules" (non-alcoholic) made
used for hundreds of years for Blad
der and Kidney diseases. Medicine
for thirty days, $1.00. Guaranteed.
Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEET
INC ASSURED
JOINT ASSEMBLAGE OF ASTORIA
COMMERCIAL BODIES WILL
CONVENE THURSDAY EVENING
WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Chairman John Oratke, of the steer
ing committee of fifteen, of the As
toria Chamber of Commerce, which
met Thursday evening to arrange for
a big Joint meeting of the commercial
organisations of the city, has received
acceptances from the three spankers
requested to make addresses ut that
time. The meeting will bo held next
Thursday evening at Logan Hall.
Chas. B. Merrick, manager of the
Oregon Retail Grocers and Merchants'
Association, who knows the needs of
business men In the west and is an
Interesting talker, yesterday sent his
acceptance of the invitation extended
to him to be present to K. J. Carney.
He will speak on the necessity of co
operation and Its bearing upon com
mercial success.
Walter C. Smith of Portlund wired
his acceptance yesterday forenoon.
Mr. Smith Is an able and convincing
speaker and well informed on the
commercial prospects and possibilities
of Astoria. He has keen Interest In
the advancement of this city, being
interested here and on the west side.
The manager of the Oregon Devel
opment League, Tom Richardson, has
also wired his acceptance of the In
vitation to speak tendered him and
will spenk on the necessity of unified
and directed activity among mer
chants. The committee Is hard at work mak
ing preparations for the big meeting,
and an excellent program Is assured.
The musical numbers will Include
selections by a mandolin club and a
brass band and other attractions are
being considered
Every Indication points to a fine
program and a large and enthusiastic
.tendance. The movement of the
Chamber of Commerce to unify and
enliven the business organizations of
the city has become a matter of ut
most interest to the leading merchants
here and there are few who will not
be present next Thursday.
RISING FROM THE GRAVE.
A prominent manufacturer, Wm. A.
Fertwell, of Lucama, N. C, relates a
most remarkable experience. He says
"After taking less than three bottles
of Electric Bitters, I feel like one ris
ing from the grave. My trouble I
Brlght's disease, In the Diabetes stage.
I fully believe Electric Bitters will cure
permanently, for It has already stopped
the liver and bladder complications
which have troubled me for years."
Guaranteed at Chas. Rogers', druggist.
Price only 50c.
REPORT OF THIQ CONDITION OF
THE
First National Bank
at Astoria, In the State of Oregon, at
the close of business, January 28. 1K0T.
RESOURCES.
Loans mid discounts .,$477,132.41)
Overdrafts, secured and un
secured 7,S3.00
1'. 8. Bonds to secure circu
lation , 25.000.00
Premiums on U. 8. Bonds.. 600.00
Bonds, securities, etc (6,030.00
Other real estate owned.... J, 000.00
Due from National Banks
(not reserve HK''ts). 154,480.85
Due from State Banks and
Hankers 19,601.00
Due from approved reserve
agents ;S,J49.8J
Checks and other cash Items 237.68
Notes ot Other National
Banks 1,080.00
Nickels and cents 437.79
Lawful money reserve In
bank, vis:
Specie 1175.000,00
Legal tender notes 130.00 175,130.00
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer pr cent pf
circulation) 1.150.00
Total $1,185,934.83
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In $ 100.000.00
Surplus fund 11,000.00
Undivided profits, less ex
penses and (axes paid . . 11,743.54
National Bank notes out
standing 35,000.00
Duo to State Banks and
Bankers 11.T12.01
IndlvUual deposits subject
to check S76S.C21.89
Demand certificates of de
posit 264.347.19
Certified Checks 600.00 1,025,469.08
Total II. 185,924. 63
State of Oregon, County of Clatsop,
ss:
I, S. S. Gordon, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement Is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
S. & GORDON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 30th day of January, 1907.
C. A. COOLIDGE.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
O. C. FLA V EL,
w. f. McGregor,
J, WESLEY LADD.
directors.
RErORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE
Astoria Nationa Bank
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.
No one is Immune from kidney trou
ble, so Just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the Irregular
ities and cure any case of kidney and
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. T. F. Laurln, Owl
Drug Store,
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COFFEEJEA,
BAKING POWDER,
FLWORiriCEXTRACTS
Atolureftvify, Finest Flavor,
CreaM Stench, l?easoi&b!c Priors.)
CLOSSET&DEYERS
t PORTLAND, omr.COM. C
Conform! to i 1
National Por I I
Food soil I
DrocLaw. M 1
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An eourli imps mtataig opiates eoastt
(its the howcls. Ltxatrrs loaer ana
u smtos tta bowels and coatains so opllttS.
at Astoria, In the State of Oregon, at
the close of business January 26, 1907.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 1370,387.94
Overdrafts, secured and un
secured 8,887.50
U. S. Bonds to secure circu
lation 12,500.00
Bonds. Securities, etc 60,700.43
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures 3. 250.00
Other real estate owned.... 8,233.41
Due from State Banks and
Bankers 17,334.88
Due from approved reserve
agents 169,600.02
Checks and other cash Items 3,100.09
Notes of other National
Banks 1,105.00
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents 1,305.10
Lawful money reserve In
bank, via:
Specie $79,419.00
Legal tender notes. 2,135.00 81,554.00
Redemption fund with U.
8. Treasurer (5 per cent
circulation) 625.00
Total 3738,584.27
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In 50,000.00
Surplus fund 40,000.00
Undivided profits, lens ex
pense and taxes paid.... 12,639.73
National Bank notes out
standing 12,500.00
Individual deposits subject
to check 3324, 134.55
Demand certificates of do
posit 45,776.64
Time certificates of de
posit 253,633.35 623,544.54
Total $738,584.27
State of Oregon, County of Clatsop,
ss.
I, J. E. Hlgglns, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement Is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
J. E. HIOGINS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 31st day of January, 1907.
GEO. C. FULTON,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
GEO. H. GEORGE,
A. SCHERNECKAU.
L. MANSUR,
Directors.
Unprecedented
Success of
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THE GREAT
CHINESE D0CT01
Who Is known
throughout the United
staiea ut aeeotint of
his wonderful cures.
No poisons nor drugs used. He guaran
tees to cure catarrh, asthma, lung and
throat trouble, rheumatism, nervousness,
ttomach, liver, and kidney, female com
plaints and all chronic diseases.
SUCCESSFUL HOME TREATMENT.
If you cannot call write for symptom
blank and circular, inclosing 4 cents in
stamps.
THE C GEE WO MEDICINE CO
162 First St. Corner Morrison,
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Sold by Frank Hart's Drug Store. pleu. menti(m th, A.toriD
ii win pot io do it now
11 If sugar wero down to tlnou tlollarn u Hack,
what would all tho alirowd huuvekcupvi'M of
this city ho doing right now?
U Buying hoiiio.
1j That in what all well droning nion uhould
bo doing to thotio noiiHunahlo mtiU and over
coats. Buying sonic. Thoy aro just as ntaplo
as sugar'and every whit as good value at the
regular prices
1f You aro overlooking your own intercuts to
uiisn these reduced price offerings.
A $16.50 OVERCOAT
For $10.00
i
The iStore That Never
Diswapoints:
Aitoria'i Poremoat Clothing Moum
For a Fe Days More
We continue the offer of
SUITS and OVERCOATS
Values up to $10.60 for
$10.00
Mlml w do not say KVKHY suit
ami overcoat in this lot Is u llC.fiO
value, this store is jonlous of tho
truth. Wo tlo y a j'lcnty of gar
ments of this valuo ar Included
See 1 Examples In a
Corner Window
;Soino lines have a .complete run
of sizes, other contain one, two
nnd three of it lot - imt A I.I. SIZKS
are embraced in the sale, ami up to
and including $HS.&0 values, for
$10.00
Men's fiihhionahle hats,
in newest styles, very
special at
$2.15
A Lot of Extra Special
Values In Suit Cases at
$3,95 $4,15 and $4,85
1111 1
MAKES OLD THINGS NEW
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'OTHERS.'
SreciALTf hpB
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Bui... 90.
Km
ClquW Oenter Is a wonder I It will mnlcc the
whole interior of your house: shine like new,
making rc-finiMhin or rc-varni.shiiitf entire
ly unnecessary. It is not n varnish, but a
Surface taxi ami cU-aiu r, building up the
original finish nnd making it brighter than
ever. It is applied with a piece of cheese
cloth and no experience Is necessary. No
drying to wait for. Removes till .scratches,
st?!.-.s, dirt, dullness. It can be applied
to any finish with, beneficial results. Nat
ural wood, as well as any color of paint, will
be better for an application of Iipiid Veneer.
Clfluld UttiMf will improve even the most
beautiful furniture. It will take thut smoky
look froi the Piano and other Mahogany, and Is highly bene
ficial to Golden Oak.Whitc Knamel,Gilt, Silver and other finishes.
liquid Otwer sells at 50 cents a bottle, and a Ixrttlc Is enough to
renovate the ordinary home. Try it and you will always buy it.
BOLD DY
B. F. ALLEN 8 SON
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V ALIEN D
NESS
Our complete line is in with nearly
twice as much stock and twice the
variety that has ever been displayed by
us in the past. Valintines from the
comic at I c each to the beautiful cre
ations at $6 and $7 each.
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