WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1907. 2 THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. THE mpRim ASTORIAN IsUKiaket ? Pvbliss tMy txofr Kdy by TEs. J. S. DXUWGSB vOUPsVHT. SUBSCRIPTION KATXS. By mail, p By carrier, pr montii .17.00 WEEKLY ASX0SI4H. audi, per ysr, In adrance.. 11.00 Kntwtd m Kwnd-clM natter July SB, IKK. at th poatofflce at Astoria, orj s. adr the act orCoaiw ot Merc t, jrOKW for la M)nna o( TnsJtoa aaiwmrMrtMwr rasHos place at iialiiM aar be mad 7 postal card or uwatStaWaona. AST artntulartsy d bwr. k .UMOjaMlf raponsd M ttx oOatafpvbacalisa. TSLXPB0HI MAUI Mi. Official paper of CUtaop count? and UwCllofAjUMla. I harmonious action and will contribute ' to an Infinitely bettor umlorstnmllng I of the Warltsiw of our -r futur. To !llmtr.ate the "V from the trtntni't of the public affairs Iumo, will moan t!u subsidence of all th'ohalUngrnit. mocking and detrimental spirit that has prevailed In day gone by. nd give Impetus to the work we hove un dertaken for Astoria. We must broaden away from the Individual and keep the larger ben efits In sight; giving preference to the communal largess rather than to the narrow gifts that shall befall us as units. There will b a big rela tive gain In It all for the Individual; no man will suffer because of the expansion of hi town and county: and in the generous policy of building for all. we shall conserve the richer profit for the Integral, and feel far better for It, ABSOLUTELY DISCREDITE Aba Ruef atanda absolutely disc red- I Hed before the world. It true that ; he baa not yet been tried and cOnvlc jted. but the American principle of holding a man guiltless until he I proven guilty la suffering one of the j worst strains It ever went up agathst Pair play la everything In life, pec ' tally In matters concerning the free 'dom and Innocence of given people; But ao much nas come to light, clear. ''undisputed, convincing, logical and WXAXHZK. Oregon, Washington. Idaho, Showers, MR. HILL AND THE "A. & C." The following is the formal state ment of President C M. Levey, of the Portland tt Seattle Railway, of which the Astoria ft Columbia River Railroad In now an integral part; it comes from the man next and nearest to the man who owns it, and may be relied on as the limit of expression in this beialf, at present: j "As the new proprietors have just taken charge of the property, it la too early to state plans fully for improve ments and extensions, but the Astoria k Columbia River line will be annexed to the Portland & Seatle Railway and form a continuous line from Spokane to the sea. "With reference to the seacoast line from Seaside to Tillamook and Ta quina Bay, the surveys for the entire line have been completed and the line was today adopted by the board of directors with a view to construction at the earliest possible date. There Ik, however, considerable litigation pend ing over rights of way along the pro adopted route. The Pacific Railway and Navigation Company has Just brought proceedings in equity to en Join this company from constructing this line, and there are many condem nation suits to acquire right of way that could not be obtained by purchase. Of course actual construction cannot commence unless this litigation is dis posed of and the necessary rights of way acquired." That James J. Hill has an immense program for the development of this property no one in the west will doubt; arid those who know him are Just as certain they will not know his plans as that he has them. He is a builder and a promoter and uses both facul ties silently, the facts in the case be ing known at fruition. This saves' trouble all round, and brings things through without the accompanying friction of doubt, conjecture and dis appointment to the lntermeddler. We of Astoria, are perfectly satis fied to wait for his dictum. He is in intimate touch with this city and sec tion and holds' immense interests here, and these items are of extraordinary value, coupled with the significance inherent in his fame for "doing things." We cannot stand back and dawdle while he is formulating his work, that would be suicidal, but we can trust him to do his part and we can build sensibly and opportunely to the splen did advantage he is maturing for us. To do less than this is to confess ourselves lacking in faith In the man and barren of Initiative at a time when all the' initiative we possess is de manded. Astoria must merge solidly and contribute her share of the pluck and spirit that make for results. In difference now will be counted nothing short of communal crime. "WE," NOT "I." There Is a sermon in this little text for all Astorlans, We are not in the preaching line ourselves, but we take the liberty of euggestlng that due con sideration be given this slogan in all future discussions of commercial af fairs here. It will have the effect of drawing the scattered forces of the city Into well-aligned, that the public con science realises no lapse In the pre conception of his flagrant Iniquity. He seems to be In contempt of ev ery court of his state, from the su preme tribunal down to the minor magistracies, and as for current opin ion In San Francisco, that condemned and convicted him long ago beyond all possibility of error. It is conceded that he should fight back and do all that the law permits In th way of es toppal and intervention, but the char acter of his pleas, the manner of his fight, the tone of Wa argument hsa a false ring, and look, to It all: and there Is no man to champion him, save to do him further harm. It Is pitiful, but Inexorable. EDITORIAL MJkD. St Petersburg reports the death of ex-Procurator-General of the Holy Snod, Conrtantln Petrovltch Poble nonostseff. It is to be hoped the name dies with him. It is enough to kill any ordinary man to carry it around, but Pobie-tse etc. was a hard man. He was one of the worst of the reaction aries of Russia, responsible, wtlhout doubt for much of the misery of the people, particularly after the move ment of reform and recognition of their rights began. Such men are of no value to the world. Brooklyn Union. The "Morning Oregonlan" says the "next national political conventions will be filled with delegates of the Ore" gon brand of statesmanship paying their own railroad fare." That will be a surprise to the railroads, and It ought to secure better men at the con ventions, who are not asking any fa vors of railroad. Brooklyn Union. fltnoss for places In the consular sor vice, but It Is safe to say a good many more than ton consuls will be appoint od who never took an examination. Tweii-lx thousand pupils tn the Now York schools require eye glosses, whluii shows the contrariness' of things. The more we have to see the pooror becomes our sense of sight, If Mr. Hearst collects that two and a half million dollars from the Chicago Tribune it will go far toward paying the trilling Incidental expends ot his next campaign. A IVnnkylvanlrt legislator wants a law to make It legnl to kick an editor; but It Is barely poaslble he might be around next year with a requoat for an enabling act. In the latest Insanity commission the proportion of lawyer to medical expert Is one to two. The public may agree that things need evening up. The danger of getting any farther than the cover of Ibsen is aptly dem onstrated In the breakdown of Mr. Mansfield. Wail Street haa not, however, made It clear It would accept a'Teaeaurtng statement" by Mr. Roosevelt, a collateral. Senator Foraker seems to have at least suspicions that somebody has been leaving the post and shooting up Ohio. Funny thing about warm weather It doesn't melt the heart of Ice kings; only seems to freese them up harder. Seventeen thousand In one day! Isn't that likely to give New Tork a case of undigested lmmigraatsT The servant problem is how to pre vent the green Immigrant girl quit ting after a six weeks course. It Is getting so any college president who Is dead broke can get a dollar by showing ten more. Don't Put Off. For to-morrow what you can do to day. If you put off buying a bottle of Ballard's Snow IJnlment, when that pain comes you won't have any, buy a bottle today. A positive cure for Rheumatism, Burns, Cuts, Sprains, Contracted Muscles, etc. T. 8. Gra ham. Prairie Grove, Ark., writes: "I wish to thank you for the good results I received from Snow Liniment. It positively cured me of Rheumatism after others had failed." Sold by Hart's Drug Store. Only ten persons in New York pas sed the new examination to determine REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE First National M at Astoria, In the State of Oregon, at the close of business, March 22nd, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts HS5.448.9S Overdrafts, secured and un secured 10,432.14 V. S. Bonds to secure circu lation 25.000.00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds . . 500.00 Bonds, securities, etc 51930.00 Other real estate owned.. 200.00 Due from National Banks, (not reserve agents) , , . . 148,109.14 Due from State Banks and The New Oil Stove C2i Different from other oil stoves, Superior beet use of its economy, clewlines, and easy operation. The NEW PERFECTION Wick Blue Hame Oil Cook-Stove saves fuel expenie and lessens the work. Produces a strong working flame instantly, Flame always under immediate control. Gives Quick results without overheating the kitchen. Made in three sizes. Every stove warranted. If not at your dealer's, write our nearest agency for descriptive circular. Iteyb Lamp it the bett lamp for all-round household use. Made of brsci throughout and beautifully nickeled. Perfectly constructed; absolutely safe ', unexcelled in light-giving power; an ornament to any room. Every lamp warranted. If not at your dealer's, write to our nearest agency, STANDARD OIL COMPANY (LtHMUVOItATKO) THE J ' t...itmk Bankers 8133M Due from approved reserve agents 191,073.8 Clunks and other onh Hems 2,185.41 Notes of othe National Hunks 8S0.0P Nickels and cents , 86.S Lawful money reserve In bank, vis; Specie Jt67.600.00 Legtil-tender notes' IS0.00 H7.7KO.Od Redemption fund with IT, S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation) 1,350.00 Total .. I1.1SS.17S.I3 LIABILITIES. Capita stork paid In ....I 100,000.00 Surplus fund 12,000.00 Undivided profits, less ex penses and taxes paid,. lJ.ds7.l3 National Dank notes out standing 15.000.00 Due to State Banks and Bankers .... 1917.15 Individual deposits' sub ject to check.. S737.975.60 Demand certlflcatea ot de posit x SS119S.II 3.(M4 Total lt.lll.17S 11 State ot Oregon, County of Clatsop, a, 18 8. Gordon, cashier ot the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. a a OORDON. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day ot March. HOT. V. BQELUNCJ. Notary Public. Correct Attest: W. F. licOREOOR. a. C. FLAVKJU J. WES LET LADD, Directors. STATEMENT OP Astoria SaYiDisM At the close of business Msrcb S3, 1907. Loans and Discounts I 034,947 .M County Warrants 11,775.71 City Warrants 8.766.71 Bank Building 33,51 J.S0 Real Estate 10,000.00 Due from banks. 1188,343.08 Cash on hand.. . . 140,273.87- 328,618.94 Total 11,038,811.11 Capital paid in $ 100.000.00 Surplus 68.000.00 Undivided profits 47.23 DEPOSITS. Subject to check (067.368.70 Time certificstes 130,385.73 Demand certifi cstes 1H.689.46 Dividends un paid 120.00-861.663.88 Total 11,026.011.11 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Asioria Natioual Bank At Afctorln, In the State ot Oregon, at the close of business, March 22, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..... '...S43S.016.S7 Overdrafts, secured and un secured 9,998.6i U. S. Bonds to secure circu lation 12.500.00 IT. S, Bonds to secure U. 8. deposits 60,000.00 Premiums on V. 8. Bonds. . S.000.00 Bonds, securities, etc 59.905.78 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 4,073.90 Other real estate owned .... 8,233.41 Due from State Bunks and Bankers 10,189.58 Due from approved reserve agent' 158,941.77 Checks and other coxh Items 3,882.32 Notes of other National Banks 910.00 Fractional paper currency! nickels and cents 1,379.20 Lawful Money reserve In Bank, viz: Specie 378,862.40 Legnd-temler notes 826.00 79,678.40 Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasurer, (5 per cent of circulation 626.00 Total S841.S34.78 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In t 60,000.00 Surplus fund .. 40,000.00 Undivided profits', less ex- penses, and taxes paid.. 12,799.33 National bank notes out standing 12,000.00 Individual deposits subject to check S327.828.24 Demand certificates of de posit 77,006.80 Time certificates of depos it 272,196.76 Certified checks .. 6.65 United State deposits).... 50,000.00 726,535.45 Total S841.834.78 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. UNJOINS, Cashier, Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 29th day of March, 1907. ' E. Z. FEROUSON, Notary Public. Correct Attest: GEO. H. GEORGE, L. MANSUR, A. SCHERNECKAU, Directors, If Mm mm Is Approaching v You can get honest painting done lor less money thau the cost of labor and material. , We don't do cheap work. We give you 100 cents for every dollar you pay. Allen Paint and Wall Paper Co. Astoria, Oregon STEEL a EWART ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS In Business for, Business and Yoar(Sttisfutlon. We make it our aim to do first) (class work at reasonable prices. I 222 Twelfth Street. Next to the'Astoria Theatre. THE OEM C. F. WISE, Prop. Choice Win, Llqusrt HerduaU Ltacft Frssi ' t andCUirs 11:30 . m. ts t:jo t m. Bot luck at all Hotrt CsnU Ceraer Elrventb sod Commercial ASTOKIA ORIGOM SCOW BAY IRON & BRASS WORKS AHTOKI A, Oltr.OON IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS1 LAND AND MARINE ENGINEERS IVU !' Kaw Mill Miclnryie fron pt ailrntion ln tl. rrilr m 18th snd Franklin Ave, Tel. Main 2451. ujaL-L.Li.-u. uuiuiimjjis I I t MMHIMIMM BIG REDUCTIONS ON Wall Paper 30 PER CENT OFF On account of the large new spring stock coniingand tt make room in our store we off er 20 per cct off (or the next few days. 13uy your wall paper now while it is cheap. i Eastern Painting & Decorating Company, f Commercial Street, near Eighth. , W. C. LAWS a CO. HEATING AND PLUMBING ENGINEERS ' Plans and estimates furnished on application. All work done by First-Class Mechanics. Sheet-Iron, Copper and Tin Work done in a first class manner, as we do no other work in our shop. - 1 " 1 1 - ' ! To Be Happy and Gay f Means not only good things to est, but also the best of things te drink, X and the best of all good drinks Is 8und A Carlson's ! Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, Choice Wines and Champagnes. THE COMMERCIAL !; 1 1 BOB Commercial 8t. J