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TIIE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1907. THE MORNING ASTORIAN Established 1873. published Dally Except Monday- by THE J. S. DEILINGEK COMPANY. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By mall, per year...... ...17.00 By earlier, per month M WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mall, per year, in ad vine. . .$1.60 u -. . t. - .1 AatnrtA. On. m, wider the ae of Coi ol Much I. IW9 .,. mn . A.. K. Mtanu aTB MoKS IX AJTOftUX to either iwMeoce or pi ot Dutavs M na by pcti orJ or . V .. . . . ipMiiUp4tv tn ft. 11iV.hn.1lJ bn 'mnMdUtelT reported to Um office of putUoatiae. TELEPHONE MAIN Wt. nmxUi iinMP nf nktaov Oouatr and the City of Astoria. WEATHER. Western Oregon and Washing ton Partly cloudy; probably oc casional rain; westerly winds. Eastern Oregon and Washing- ington, Idaho Fair. PRESIDENTIAL PROBLEMS. ' ' From the St. Croix River in Maine, to Encinada, on the Mexican line of California; from Key West to Cape Flattery; from this moment to the fall ing of the Speaker's gavel on the close of the great Republican convention at Chicago in June next, the living ques tion will be "Who is to be the Republi can Presidential nominee!" 1 We beg to answer this in part, towit, in a negative sense, right now, by say ing that the nominee will not be THEODORE ROOSEVELT! Whosoever it may be, the country must reconcile itself to the loss of this man's services in such capacity. He has said he will not be a candidate, and baa re-affirmed it on the very eye of the agitation of the absorbing and vital question. His first declaration should nave been suf ffkient (and was, for a great number of the people), but his second statement that he will not, under any conditions, be a candidate, and this at the moment of his extremest popularity "with those would who cast the compelling vote, drives the nail of conviction into the very core of national consciousness It is to be hoped, for his sake and that of the whole country, the man who shall be chosen, will be of bis ilk. Any thing distinetiely short of this will be universally disappointing and may prove calamitous in the lone run. America owes it to herself to maintain the stand ards this man has set for her; and it strikes us that before the convention dissolves it will tear directly from the people in terms that mean something beside the play of politics and personal ambitions. 1 It is conceded that William a Taft is nearest to the type and temperament of the Rooseveltian administrative doc trines, betides being the persona choice of the President, himself ; and it is well within the possibilities that the honor 'will go to the big Ohioan ; but even he, with all the prestige accruing to him by reason of his port-folio and the endorse ment of his friend and chief, will have to take the range of popular expectation clearly and quickly and live up to it religiously, or he will fail and the people will lose. ; Concession runs no further, at this writing, than to include the present, popular Governor of New York, Charles E. Hughes, who, by virtue of his clean and courageous administration of affairs in that great commonwealth, has shown himself to be of timber that measures up to the criterions set by a patient, yet knowledgable, people, and hope is pinned to him in large ratio throughout the country, though the newness of the nan interferes- with any unanimous ex preasion as yet. The public temper will not stand for any man who, by the remotest relation shall be identified with the "interests," the trusts, and baleful syndicates, that are banded against everything Roose veltian; and the blunder of the century will be made if a mas of tnis stripe is chosen. ' Mr. Bryan, and indeed a far lesser man than he, will hae a walk over to the White House, if the Chicago convention falls' under the spell of Wall Street this summer; and the revulsion will be straightway, and promptly, fixed upon Republican shoulders. There is a crisis afoot and it behooves the ue of everlasting and invincible Republican pumpuon 10 meet ana master 11 in a way altogether popular. . . . 0 Money deposited in the SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK can be withdrawn at any time; If left on time, interest will be allowed accord ing to our rules. Come in and ask ui about it. If yon want to buy 1 draft, borrow some money, or transact any other bust ness in the banking line, our best service art at your command. , C. F, Heudrk'ksen Aug. Dniiiclson Dr. Henry W. Coe John Mattson Erkk llaunula C, (5. Paltuborg Gust Holmes J. M. Anderson Andrew Young hack to the hotel t The profmwor gave him tn money and hold the box sup nosed to contain the dlnmtmd idilkj the Englishman 'went back, to pay the money to the dealer,. He failed to return, Af tor waiting for a long time the profe so went to a police station. The box when opened wtu found to contain bit of old newitimner nnd Urge horse chestnut - '' day for cautious movement, for the sup pression of initial acts and the delaying of final ones; of ventures halted and unbegun, because, forsooth, the day and late tallied with some sombre historical facts in the dawn of the CHRISTIAN ERA! Save the Mark! ' It may be said the stupid adherence to these morbid fallacies is confined to the ignorant and vicious, but this h dis proved in hundreds of instances right here at home, -where the constant allu sion to the dual circumstance was com mented on, in an admittedly guarded tone and manner that plainly revealed the impression as it existed in the minds of merchant, men of affairs and educa tion, and those presumed to be of con sequence and quality that forbade, any thing so childish. But it is a queer old world, at best; and the best we can do is to make the best of it and all its trite foibles. i- "FRIDAY, THE THIRTEENTH." The worldi calls itself civilized j it pleads modernity, and sniffs at the days and ways of old: Yet it hugs its age old superstitions as dearly as a jrirl child cherishes her doll. From widely separate points all over this, tlie newest of the nations, opnie, by prerw accounts, and letter, anil the word of traveler, tales of tlip universal observance of "Friday, the 13th," as a day of evil, of fatal import, and dismal significance; a THE SOONER, THE BETTER. The news .comes from Washington that the Merchants' National Bank, of Portland, Oregon, is in such shape as to its actual solidity and integrity of its investments, that it will be permitted to re-open just as soon aa its officers can devise the plan for resumption, sub ject to the approval of the federal comp- trolled We are glad to hear this; and would like to see the news repeated all along the line of these cases of sus pension recorded this winter. There are failures, and failures. Some are vicious, many are inspired, all are deplorable, but a few there be that are issues of problematical and unavoidable causes. Such as are amenable to the best lati tude of forbearance, we, with all men desire to see revivified and started again on the highway of success ; since it is a co-ordinate principle of -failure, that the lesson of failure is the surest anti dote against repetition. n .5 0 , EDITORIAL SALAD. 0 ine auma Has voted that the cm shall no longer be officially known as the "autocrat" of all the Russians. Eliminating the word is a necessity if constitutional methods are to eet starL Probably the czar will see the logic of the situation .and consent to the change. t Boston's municipal ' debt is $111,000, 000. It hag more than doubled in 12 years, piling up four times as fast as the wealth and seven and a half times as fast as the population. The city holds an election this month and people outside are not expecting it to decide to have more of the same kind. , An astronomer who observed the so- called canals of Mars during the summer says the flow of water, as far as it can be measured takes places twice a year, first from one pole, and then from 'the other, advancing with a regular speed of 62 miles a day. No particulars are given as to the movement of the mules along the towpath. O SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. t , ' Grace, , , Morning service and celebration of the holy communion, 11 a. m., Sunday school at 12:30 p. in., evening service and ser mon at 7:30 p. m. Holy Innocents' Chapel. Third Sunday in Advent. Morning ami evening services, H a. ml and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 1:0 a. m. 1 Christian Science. Services at 634 Grand avenue at 10 a. m., subject, "1 the Universe, Includ ing Man, Kvoled by Atomie Force?" All are invited. Sunday school, 11:15. ' Norwegian-Danish M. E. 170 Duane street. Sunday school at 10 a. in., with Mr. Albert Carlsen, super intendent. Preaching at 11 a. in. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Scandinavians invited. 0. f . Field, pastor. First Norw. Ev. Loth. Corner Twenty-ninth and Grand ave nue. Sunday school meets at 0:30 a. tn, in church parlors. Morning service at 1:45 with holy communion. Reception of members immediately before service. Evening service at 7:30. Tbeo. P. Neste, pastor. Baptist. Morning worship, 11 a. in. sermon by E. M, Owen. The pastor has returned and will preach in the evening at 7:30 on "A Flame of Fire.1, Sunday school and young peoples' meeting at usual hours. Everybody is invited. Conrad L. Owen, pastor. Presbyterian. Morning worship, 11 o'clock, "Habok kuk, the Prophet of Skepticism." Sab bath school, 12:15; Y. P. S. C. E., 6:30; evening worship, "Leaven." Miss Reba Hobson, choir director. The male chorus will sing at the evening service. All are invited. Wm. S. Gilbert, pastor. , First Lutheran. Morning service as usual at 10:45, Theme for sermon, "Communion with God." Evening service in English at 30, theme, lTbe Word of God as Unifying Power in the Christian World." All are cordially invited to attend these services. Gustaf E. Rydquist, pastor. -' First Methodist Sunday's sermon themes will be as follow: Morning, "The Power of a Great Ideal Evening, "Silver Wings' from the 68th Psalm. An invitation is extended to the public to attend. You will be cordially welcomed at all sex vice. C. C. Karick, pastor. . CUi'I'i'H Why do x drink co much, poor coffee? Because, good coffee is so good. Your grocer returns your Monti It rot dost UUScbUIUf'i!itiwaralav , For Ecwina, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost lntantly allay ed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many sever case have been cured by it,. For, sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. iji-iiJ - No Students, No Cocaine, No Gaa. 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I had IS teeth extracted by the use of VegeUbl Vapor, absolutely pain less th most pleasing effect and highly recommend the method. Yours 'truly. . ! - v . MRS. JESSIE LEVEL, Lafayette, Oregon. , NERVOUS PE0PIX. . And those afflicted with heart weak ness can have their teeth extracted and tried without th least pain whatfr. " ' - Chicago Dental Parlors Northwest Cor, Commercial and nth. Phon Main 3901. Th Invest and bet-qulppd Den tal establishment in the Northwest. Seventeen offices in the United 8tats. LADY IN ATTENDANCE. See that too are In the right Office. BUNCOED ON ARRIVAL. Twenty-eight years ago Congress be gan the improvement of Harlem River, inside the limits of New York City, at an estimated cost of $2,700,000. Tp to this time $1,350,000 , has been appro priated and the work is. half , done. Driblet and irregular appropriations for internal improvements has been, the rule. It is probable' that Congress. ' is ready to reform the system, but "the peopfle should not forget to apply : a steady pressure. Muscular Pains Cured. ; "During the summer of 1903 I was troubled with muscular pains in the in step of my foot," says Mr. S. Pedlar, of Toronto, Ont. "At times it was so pain ful I could hardily walk. Chamberlain', Pain Balm was recommended tl me, so I tried it and was completely cured by, NEW YORK, Dec. 13. Professor Vladimir Svlatowsky, who occupies the chair of sociology in the University of St. Petersburg, arrived in New York yesterday. WSthin a few hours after his arrival he "was "buncoed" out of $750, . ; On, the ship which brought the professor to America was a 'young Englishman whose acquaintance the pro fessor made long before he saw the sky ine of New Yorlc. The professor had never been in Xew York before and the obliging young Englishman offered to show him about the city. After wander ing about for a time the Englishman, who wore a profusion of diamonds, re membered that his diamond broker oc cupied offices in a building which' they happened to pass. IJe'asked the' prpfes sor to wait a moment while he went in to see Wm. Returning in a moment tie Englishman said excitedly that he had an opportunity to purchase a fine ilia- one small bottle. I hare since recom mended it to several of my friends, all ' mond for less than it was worth but of whom speak highly of it. For sale war short $750 Would the professor by Frank Hart and leading druggists. ' ' lend him that amount until they got School Shoes FOR BOYS 1 ... ,' . ,'.-4. V ' The Billy Buster Steel Bot torn Shoes The Shoe with ti Sole that Don't Wear Out S. A. GIMRlv 543 Bond St., opposite Fisher Bros 43d COMMERCIAL. " ' T, L. Driscoll Boatbuilding and Repar- lng a Specialty. TStow Ladies'; Ladies ' and Children's Long Coats Greatly Reduced The dayi of profit McijlMng have com in the women's Coat section. Wliile we have eiijoved an oxtrnrdliiary trad in this department, w find ourselves with 111010 routs than w nl at this time. In order (o turn the coats Into h 1 quickly as possible we hav decided to cut prices they have never been cut before, Ali idea of profit Is I'llinhmted and in many case we are willing to tak less than the actual manufacturer's cost dur ing this ale. You know that for sty ft,' fit and general goodness there are no women's eoat hercaltoutt to compare with ours, Whether you buy on for a Christmas gift or for your own use, by all means buy. Not a woman who ftad this advertisement can afford, to miss th bargain, Hundreds of Uipm on sale iu every wanted color and style. Price range from $5.00 (0 $20.00. The big store in the middle of the block Holiday Greeting i Th hsppy aOUSTMAS time Is fast approaching and I taks great pleasure In Inviting you to Inspect my new and well eleUd line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks. Jewelry, Solid Silver and plated war, Cut Glass, Umbrellas, and Gold and Silver novelties. I have th largest and finest stock this year to select from that 1 hav ver shown Is Astoria. PRICES ar RIGlITi QUALITY UNSUR PASSED. Com early and mak your selections, I will lay them way until you want them. J H. SEYMOUR rh Store of Qunlty. sM Commercial St, Astoria, Ore. That Xmas D inner WILL ROT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT SOME OF OUR SELECT TABLE WIRES A PARTIAL LIST TO CHOOSE FROM. SWE&t WIRES , Sparkling See Dry-Fragrant, offer- Old Port Tawny, rkh. light and vsaotnt. color. Old Sherry t?!, elean, nutty. Angelica Soft, agreeable, fulL Muscatel Very fruity, swt. WHITE WIRES Riesling-Medium light table wine. RED WIRES Zinfandel Clean, light tab! win. BurgundyMedium bodied, mellow. Sparkling Burgundy Brilliant, pleas ant Grape Juice, Maraschino cherries, (rail Santera Natural mellow, pronounced and Cognae Brandies, and a fnO flaw.'" " ' ! Una of Cordial. . Chateau Tquem Full bodied Crem o Sauternes. PH0RE iMi PROMPT DELIVERY AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. 589 Commercial Street; . Q. A. BOWLBT, President. eRANK PATTON, Oasoier. 1. L PETERSON. Vloe Presldent 3. W, GARNER, AisHUnf G!. Astoria Savings Bank CaplU.1 Paid in tlOOJOO Surplus sod CnoJvlded ProntaH,000 Transacts a General Rankin Business. interest Paid on Time Iwuosfta FOUR fER CENT PER ANNUM , Eleventh and Dnan streets. , ASTORIA, 0RE00E First National Bank of Astoria, Ore K8TAUL1MIKI) 1HN1. Capital $100,000 JOHN FOX, Pros. F. L, BISHOP, See, ., ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK, Tra h. .NEU0NTROYEB.Vf-P.nJSupt ASTORM iron works DESIGNERS AND iLANOTAOTURERS k OF THE LATEST DdTROYEB . . . , Canniii Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers ' ' COMPLETE CARRERT OUTFITS FURNISHED. i: ; ; Corretpotuenc Solicited. , Fot of Fwrtt Shfc , II.IiiMilllilllll1l.ntttt))))j)lt)). 22 nd t:nd Exchange street. ",i;t, ll.,. ' ' SUBSCRIPTIONS Now is the time to subscribe for : , ' ; the 1908 Magazines.' There is no nicer Xmas present for all ages than a subscription to one or more of the late magazines. Come in and look over, the clubs and decide !'," for yourself. E. A. HIGGIINS CO., MU8IO 'BOOS STATION Fit Y