WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1907.
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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
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SUBSCRIPTION KATXS.
By mail, p
By carrier, pr montii
.17.00
WEEKLY ASX0SI4H.
audi, per ysr, In adrance.. 11.00
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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 !;
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