THURSDAY, AUGUST i, 1907.
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WEATHER.
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TAFT, THE REPLICA.
f ft begins to look a if Mr. Taft might
be the man who is to succeed Theodore
Roosevelt iu the Presidency, and one
thing that lends coloi to the supposition
is that he is, in training, tastes, habit,
character, and temperament, the replica
of the present Chief Executive. He is
the best type of the Rooseveltian group
now before the people, the ardent and
devoted friend and champion of the
President and possessses the absolute
confidence of the head of the nation. The
people are waking up to the Taft propo
sition all over the country, and the
frank admission of Foraker that the
big war secretary is the leading factor
in the republican ranks of Ohio, is a
significant straw to determine the set of
the political wind. This cabinet leader
is billed for an extraordinary conti
nental trip that will include the Pacific
west, and we of Oregon will have a
chance to size him up at close range.
It is pretty generally conceded now
"that Mr. Roosevelt will adhere to ' his
original declaration that he would not
accept the next nomination, and his un
failing adherence to his word in all other
matters is good ground ifor the convic
tion; but there is nothing in such a
policy to prevent him from urging, in
all honorable ways, the succession of a
man who will perpetuate the Roosevelt
ian program, and Mr. Roosevelt is no
slouch of a politician; the election to be
held on the 3rd of November, next year,
is likely to record the immense popu
larity of the doctrine he stands
for, of which there is no more
pronounced exponent than this
same man Ta:t. At this early stage
in the great game it is useless to fore-ca-e
re-ults, but if the present secretary
of war does become the representative of
the existing administration, there will be
a monumental fight as between the peo
ple and the banded trusts, and a victory
for the latter, by that time will mean
but little short of revolution. The people
are doing lots of thinking these days,
thanks to the plucky president who has
done his part in their education along
such lines'.
' PORTLAND SEES DANGER.
The late circular issued by the pub
licity bureau of the Harriman system
in which notice was given to the world,
that that system intended to so direct
transportation matters aa to magnify
the trade of the Sound country, and but
thinly veiled its putyost to do this at
the expense of Portland an8 the Co
' lumbia Basin, has aroused the business
men ctf the Oregon metropolis, and it
is expected some strong steps will be
taken to qualify a possibly dangerous
program and save to this section all that
belongs to it. The truth of the matter
is Mr. Harriman has no particular use
for Oregon just now, and is busy scrap
ping James J. Hill, who has taken over
the mastery f the Columbia situation.
Portland is quite alive to the actual
status and proposes to defend itself and
the state from loss. The best weapon
at her hand is to instantly assume her
rightful position as the dominant factor
in Columbia county by using her every
energy to bring the shipping of the
world to this port, making Astoria her
Seagate and the ocean port of the state.
She can do this if she will, and it will
come hearer solving the grave issues be
tween Puget Sound and the Columbia
Basin than any other policy that can be
devised; she must act quickly, and
strike hard and fast, for the winning of
an invulnerable position here. We will
aid her to tbe best of our ability ami
rejoice in her conquest. This quick -despatch
port is the key to the whole
situation
THE COLUMBIA INVESTIGATION.
Tho investigation now going forward
in tsn Francisco to determine the real
responsibility ior the wreck of the
wreck of the steamship Columbia, while
not nearly closed, has elicited the im
portant fact that neither shipmaster en
gaged in tho dreadful encounter, gave
any thought to checking the headway 01
his vessel until it was too late to avert
the disaster. This produces a division of
the awful liability and is enough in
itself to lead to wholesome reprisals 011
the part the government, and will
probably suggest an overwhelming Vivil
attack ou the owners of the vessel In
volved in the frightful loss of life and
property. And a resounding denionst ra
tion of this sort will have a tendency to
reduce the taking of such fearful risks,
for a time, at least, on the Tacific Coast.
There is something to be considered in,
trinspertation circles beside schedules!
and dollars. ,7
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. EDITORIAL SALAD.
The bridge Greeks are learning that
is push with a cart and not long
knives that i required to carve out a
career in America.
The man who predicted snow-storm
for July, ha been missing ifor some time.
Vhen last seen he had an electric fan
with him.
Cannula's population according to cen
sus is U.504MO. But then that was be
fore some of the late defalcations in
our banks.
Minnie Ball Thaw has sued her hus
band for absolute divorce. What' in
a name!
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MATE HAWSE MO FIEND.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31. Mate
Hawse is much wrought up over the
charges that he is a chronic morphine
taker and yesterday submitted to a
medical examination and obtained this
certificate:
"This is to certify that Robert Hawse
presented himself for examination. A.'ter
looking him over carefully we are un
able to find evidence of the use of
morphine or other narcotic drugs. He is
well nourished mentally, is physically
normal, and his body shows no marks of
a hypodermic needle. He is in a highly
nervous state, but not more so than
would be expected to follow the events
of the last few days. (Signed),
"B. A. MURDIS, M. D., 765 1st Ave.
"F. C. MULLER, M. D., 650 1st Ave."
GENERAL BELL FAVORS BEER.
WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 31.
General Bell, who arrived at Fort Walla
Walla from the ea-t at 3 p. m., left for
Spokane at 6 p. m. tonight. He ex
pressed himself as well pleased with
conditions at Fort Walla Walla, and
said tonight he strongly favored the
ue of light beer foi soldiers, when dis
tributed from the post canteen. He
said he had no opinion as to prospects
of war between Japan and the United
States, ne will reach Spokane tomor
row, going on Northern Pacific via
Pasco, to inspect Fort Wright.
HIGHBINDERS AT WORK.
STOCKTON, July 31. The Chinee
Empire Reform Association has offered
a reward of $230 for the conviction of
the murderer of Mrs. Winnie Wong, the
Chinese woman who was murdered the
night before last. Her husband has of
fered $500 more. The police have aban
doned the1 robbery theory and believe
that the murder was the work of high
binders for vengeance.
By Smooth Stranger Posing as
European Instructor.
OBTAIN ES LOANS AND CHECKS
All the Education he Possess Is Ger
man Mustache and Celtic Accent
Which Fools Michigan Professor Who
is Trying to Apprehend Him,
CHICAGO, July Sl.-The college fa-
cultiea, especially the teaching staff of
the I niverty of Michigan constitute
a new ticld recently invaded by confi
dence men and sound extremely produc
tive of gain. Two suave, educated and
well groomed men have toured the east
and the middle west and are said to
have duped several persons by getting
Uans and getting checks. They have
posed as eminent scholars from Europe.
due of the "scholars" who i described
by possessing a German mustache, a
small goatee and a strong German ac
cent calls himself August Mau.
It is known that one of the most Im
portant latin authorities in the coun
try, a member of the faculty of the
University of Michigan has been victim
ized. This professor, on his own initia
tive has printed hand bills giving a
description of the man who poses as
August Man. He- ha warned nearly
every college in the country and in this
way hopes to catch his man and recover
his los.
MOVEMENTS IN ARMY.
WASHINGTON', jly 31,-The special
Interest which the army and navy are
now taking in tho ndministratlun of
affair on the l'acillo Coast Is further
exemplified by the fact that Admiral
Cpp, head of the Bureau of Con
struction and Repair, is to start to
morrow fr the Puget Sound navy yard
on a tour of Inspect ion After rounding
up that station he will proceed to Sin
FraiicUco and thence to San Diego,
KILLED IN SAWMILL.
ROCKKOIU1, Wh July 8I.-Olinrle
W. lwi, who was Injured last week
while working t a sawmill on the St.
Joe, died Sunday. The remains were
buried here at 9 o'clock lt uight.
FRENCH HONORS PRINCE.
BORDEAUX, July 31. Prince Wil-
helm of Sweden, second son of Crown
Prince Gustave, arrived today on board
the Swedish armored cruiser Flygia. on
his way to the United States. He was
received with especial honors.
Hay Fever and Summer Colds.
A' id 1 111 1 of hay fever will experience
great benefit by taking Foley a Honey
and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
immediately and heals the inflammed sir
passages, and even if it should fail to
cure you it will give Instant relief."
The genuine is in a yellow package,
T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store,
FCED3 IN KENTUCKY.
LEXINGTON. Ky., July 31. It was
reported here at II o'clock tonight that
ftied fighting has broken out at Jack
son, in Breathitt county, and that sev
eral men hav bees killed.
XumIihoj )ki) , ov )jml,u enj,
of militia has been ordered to the scene,
It is likely to 1 a 1om company. The
Ilargi and Cockrel! factions a if said
to be fighting.
Will Do Business Among Labor
ing Classes of Country.
UNDER OKLAHOMA CHARTER
Will bo Capltaliied at J 10,000,000 and
Shares Will be Sold at It Each at
Pat so That Labor May Man Returni
in the Small Capital it Earns.
KKW YORK, July 31.-A charter for
the organUation of a f 10,000,000 frag
earner's banking and Investment insti
tution, It Is said, will be tiled today 'In'
Albany. The new association Is called
the Wage Earners' Capltsl Alliance and
its stockholders will mslnly be mad
from the laboring classes.
The 'shores bars a ' par value ot II
each, which will enable those with small
Incomes to iiiuko eiy Investments, Tin
enmnntiv obtained a llnti eliuilcr at
(iiitlnio, Okla,, last Wednesday and
plans to conduct III business lu all of
the slates of the country. Offices will
be established in ClilAtgu, Huston, Ht.
I. mil. and lu all cities having a pnpula
Unit of 1.VI.IMH) or more, The principal
olllee of (he company will lie lu this
city.
W. T. flrldley the attorney ifor the
company, In speaking of the new com
pany as Id 1
"It la a movement that Una been un
der consideration by leading lubor rep
resentatives for nine months. All trades
will have a ehanc to take atoclc lu the
company. Tim wage-earner organic
tlun ha greatly Improved IU condition
In this country and th present move
I another step forward to obtain for
labor his Ifull share of the prosperity
and development of the nation's re
sources, In tho accomplishment of which,
Individual labor represent a material
pil
That la the watchword. That la what
Cleansat and stimulates the bowel
without !nrltUon In any form, 1 ;
Orlno lAxatlr Fruit ' Ayrup doe.
T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Stora.
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Thj Limit of Life.
The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally "accepted limitation of
human Ufa is msny years below the at
tainment possiblo with the advanced
knowledge of which tho race is now
possessed. The critical period, that de
termine Its duration, seems to be be
tween 50 ami 00; the proper care 01' the
body during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged) crleneM then being
fatal to longevity. Nature's best helper
after 50 is Electric Bitters, the scientific
Talking Machines.
Subscribe for the Dally or Weekly
Antorian and eet a OraDbophon on;
.mall weakly navments. Call on A. R.tonlo medicine that revitalise every or-
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tlcular.
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The best sewing
machin one the 'Market i
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Sole agents for Astoria
590-592 Commercial St. t
- "Regular aa tho Sun"
la aa expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun k
is the most Tegular performance in the
universe, unless it is the action of thed,
liver and bowela when regulated with
Dr. Ring's New Life'PiU. Guaranteed
by Charles Rogers, druggist. 25c.
HEW BUILDING IN HONOLULU.
: HONOLULU, July 31 The Merchants'
Association and the Chamber of Com
merce each cabled the Treasury Depart
ment yesterday urging the acceptance of
the eo-called Mahuka site for the pro
posed federal building. This is the site
that was approved by Special agent of
tie Treasury Taylor, sent here for the
purpose' of examining proposed sites.
Other interests, however," including Gov
ernor Carter, have been seeking to have
another site selected in its place.
"Everybody Should Know" j
says C. G. Hays, a prominent business
man of Bluff, Mo., that Bucklcn's Artiica
Salve is the quickest and surest healing
salve ever applied to "a sore, burn on
wound, or to a case of( piles. I've used
it and know what I'm talking about."
Charles Rogers, druggist, 25c.
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