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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 12, 1908)
THE MORNING ASTORIAN. ASTORIA, OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY xi, iQol. THE ASTORIAN Established i7J- Published Daflv Except Monday by Ifflt J. & BELLINGER COMPANY. SUBSCRIPTION SATES. By mail, par year...... VM By carrier, per moota... M WEEKLY ASTORIA. By mafl. per year, in adTaaea..- Interea M woond-eUs matw wbij 3,lt. at the potoffloe at Asitw-a. Ore gon, under the aotof Coiirn ot Waron 8, tsrs , . orOnhra for tke deUm-in otTi Mow DraMTOUAX toUxr resMeoo or place of bonlimt j be mute by powal card or through Wefhon Any trriMtularity to 0 uahnitli ha Unmadutelr raMTtM to tttf orlloo ot publication. TELEPHONK MAIN . Official paper of Clatsop County and tie city of Astoria. A DOLLAR SAVED IS A DOLLAR EARNED We pay Interest twice a year in our savings department. You receive a passbook on which you can deposit and draw out a is convenient. Scandinavian -American Savings BanK JOfl-508 Commercial St. WEATHER. Western Oregon and Washing tonOccasional rain, Eastern Oregon and Washing ton and Idaho Probably fair. ; ONE THING HUGHES DID. Kew York City and State are ready to rise up and call Gov. Hughes blessed for the one amaaing triumph of the Public Service Law he concieved and hammered through the Legislature., It is one of the greatest successes of the times, and its record for the first six months of operation beats auything known in the line of popular relief. Four other States have devised and passed similar statutes and before the year is out the State without such a law will be a noted ex ception. ' The law was carefully drafted to remedy all manner of abuses and de fects in every eoncievable line of public service, including Bteam and electric railways, lighting plants, hotels, ferries; anvthins and everything that deals with" the public either with private or corporate capital: and its power reaches from the organization and capital down to the last detail of service; it cures not only the injustices and deficiencies attributable to the service concern or corporation, but checks all public mis use and invasion of the service itself; it serves all concerned, fairly and rigor ously and in six months of its operation has done more to purge that City and State of formidable imposition than was ever accomplished before. Of, course, it was needed there, on account of the im mense congestion of humanity and the wide-spread reliance upon the -utilities furnished by these people and concerns; hnt. even in States and cities of far lesser tiopulation, such a law -would be invaluable as a deterrent force, and foster a svstem of honest service before it had opportunity to become vicious op inefficient. It is .counted as one of the keenest manifestations of the Governor's charac teristic determination to control and eliminate the crying abuses to which the woole of New York have so long been subjected, and it is used mightily by his friends, AND his enemies, for and against, his nomination as President. But, aside from all such influences, the law is admittedly sound and service able and doing a tremendous lot of work, and for this reason is worthy of early emulation. and this feeling is not abated when he ia made to realine that the railways are commanding factors in the political life of the country. Political agitation, and agitators, arc responsible for the strain ed relation between the people and the great transportation concerns, and it is time some step was being taken, on both sides, to qualify a situation that is dis ruptive and ruinous. The people en dorse and encourage Governmental in terference with an avidity equalled only by the fierce resentment of the compan ies, and thus the battle wages inces santly with all the concomitant losses and burdens and prescriptions, which, once removed, or considerably abated, would leave the way open for proper appreciation and mutual understanding and make for the general welfare. Both wople and roads must concede something to this end, and the sooner they cet at it, the better. The people. in the main, are friendly to the railways and either systems of transportation and would gladly meet overtures tend ing to placate what of fear or disfavor posesses them, if the roads and lines would show a disposition to establish a predicate whereon a merger of good will could find lodgement and perpetua tion. We are tired of the strife and would be glad to enter a campaign of permanent adjustment in default of which, time itself will set up a remedy by some such signal policy as Govern mental ownership and control. RAILROADS AND PEOPLE. No man -will deny that railroads are amone the greatest factors in the np building of idle and valueless territories and in creating and fostering interests that make for the constant advantage of growing communities; that they are, of all aeencies, the quickest, surest most permanent, in the development of the country i . Nor will he deny that if thev should cease to operate, the coun try they traverse would lapse to stag nant and hopeless conditions. . To curse and abuse the railway las become a. sort of traditional prerogative with the ordinary citizen of America, and even while he condemns them he knows they are the right-bower of com merce aud a mainstay cf civilization and that he could not get along with out them under any circumstances he would submit to. It is the arrogance of the railway system he really assails and not the railway as such, and the companies themselves are to blame very largely for the universal unpopularity wherewith they are burdened. - They are aggressively domineering in their policies and thrust their prestige upon the individual in a fashion, that makes him resentful and belligerent THINGS THEATRICAL Figures That Will Astoish Theatre Goers. LOTTERY EXISTS IN NEW YORK Enormous Sums Paid Out For Theatri cala Statistics of the Show Business in New York Lottery Sunning in Metropolis Reaping a Golden Harvest. NEW YORK, Jan llT-That New York is the greatest theatre city in the world is a statement borne out by the latest figures which show that the annual theatre attendance here is equal to one quarter of the entire population of the United States. In other words 20,000,- 000 persona of whom probably one fifth are visitors from other parts of the country, attend all sorts of shows here every year and in doing so they expend th pnrvrniong sum of 8100,000.000. IMS of course is not paid entirely for ad mission tickets, since $23,000,000 covers that item. In addition to thU, however, nearly 10.000.000 is spent on cabs. carriages and autos, something like $2. 000.000 in flowers and more than $00, 000,000 on ood and drink before and ftpr th theatre or opera in New York's various hotels and restaurants, Out of the average cost of five dollars a person attending a performance, there fore, three-quarters is spent on acces aories and more than half for liquid or solid refreshment. In Manhattan alone there are 62 theatres of which the total average nichtlv attendance, is 82,000. To produce the plays which New York era eo to see costs annually about (11, 000,000. Of this salaries to actors takes about $4,000,000 ranging from the 112 a week paid the member of the chorus to the $5,000 paid to the biggest stars although there are very few getting this amount The regular employes of the theatres, such as stage hands ticket sellers and ushers, cost about $2,000,000 annually in addition to this Another $2,000,000 is expended in try in out and putting on new plays every year, thus bringing the total cost up to $8,000,000. The leases, taxes, and in terest on the 02 theatres valued at $30, 000,000 brings the total cost of produc ing these various amusements up to $11,000,000. Even then however there remains a profit of about $9,000,000 for the managers.' Althogether it is pro bable that the expenditure for amuse ments in New York, together with the various accessories, is considerably m excess of $100,000,000. WHAT MATTERS THE COST? There is quite a hullabaloo megaphon ing over the East about the discovery that the Panama Canal must, with all the additional plans attached since its starting, cost in the neighborhood of I200.0Q0.O0O, instead of the $i4U,uw,uw originally estimated and approprated; and we of the West are constrained to ask "What of itt What matters the cost, if it be an honest access, so long as the supreme task goes on to fulfil ment and accomplishes the marvelous ends of commerce and national prestige! Even at $200,000,000, it will have cost incalculably less than the Sue Canal and serve as great a purpose. Now that it is started and in competent and loyal hands, .it were folly to raise a turmoil over a few additional millions of money since every dollar righteously spent up on it must revert to the people by way of ampler service and great commercial value to the magnificent system. We can afford the additional sum and it is the duty of Congress to appropriate it if it is essential; the United States may not haggle at such a juncture as this. upon a matter of such magnitude and imperishable importance as this, lne world would laugh us to scorn, and rightfully, if we permitted Yankee par simony to influence us for an instant in this relation. Finish the Canal and pay the bills; that's all that is left us to dot . o A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal. To all knowing sufferers of rheuma- i ' . ...l,ntVn. mitUltla. AM ftf Tl fl 1 A, T1 f 41 WBIU, HUCU1U Jlliuw,.,., V V. w j .... , sciatica, lumbago, backache, pains in J With the sensational disclosure at the the kidneys or neuralgia pains, to write to her for a borne treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these tortures. She feels it her duty to send it to all sufferers FREE. You cure yourself at home as . thousands will testify no change of climate being necessary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid from the blood loosens the stiffened joints, purifies the blood, and brightens the eyes, giving elasticity and tone to the whole system. If the above interests you, for proof address Mrs. M. Bum mers, Box B, Notre Dame, Ind. W, S. Morrison, of Warrenton, was a business visitor in Astoria yesterday. J. B. Wallingford, of Warrenton, spent the day in Astoria yesterday on busi ness and pleasure. ' ; - iMrs. Ole Nelson came over from Chinook yesterday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. fiettem, for a few days. ' COFFEE T" Three-quarters of coffee is such that we can't touch it; we ;make five grades of the top quarter. Yonr grocer returni your none? If tou don't Ilk Schilling's Beit; we par htm. ' , The Instant Opportunity! To Buy CM DC. and Save Fine Oil J UO Money Our First Annual Clearance Sale Offers ; Unheard-of Bargains From our immense line of Shoes from which every member of the household can get an absolute bargain and value unequaled. . We Have Them for Men, Women, Boys and Girls Remember these are not all shop-worn shoes, but strictly high-class, up-to-date shoes. BROKEN LOTS REGARDLESS OF COST 20 per Cent. Off on All HIGH-CUT Shoes; 1 10 per Cent Off on All DRESS SHOES; 20 Off on All MEN'S WORKING per Cent SHOES; BOYS' SCHOOL SHOES a Big Reduction. For Example: Regular 2.60 Shoes now $2 JO Regular $3.00 Shoes now $2.70 Regular 3.60 Shoesnow 53.15 Regular $4.00 Shoes now $3.00 ;: :t . 1' ' ' . ' , , ' v '' ' i Let Mother, Frtther, Brother and Sister come to this place and get a pair of shoes while this great reduction sale is on. Wherity, Ralston fi: Co. Astoria's Best Shoe Store. 479 Commercial St. swindle inc it la asserted that many of the tickets are bogus and are told to 'foreigners who cannot read English. As there are 100,000 nnraber in each drawing it is apparent that the affair would he gold mine even if honestly conducted. New York, however, has had one recent lesson in the "policy game" of the late Al Adama and it is unlikely that the present lottery will be able to continue much longer. Oklahoma shows how unsophisticated she is by attempting to compel the ailways to correctly bulletin the time of train arrivals. PILES CUBED IN 8 TO 14 DAYS, PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 0 to la days or money refunded. 50c. time of its abolishment in certain south ern states it was believed that the lot tery and the selling of lottery tickets had been done away iwith in this coun try. Consequently the discovery that a full fledged lottery is being conducted in New York, with a regular sale of tickets, haa caused a great surprise. In formation has recently leaked out, how ever, that auch is the case and that or month past agents have been reaping i golden harvest by the sale of tickets, particularly on the crowded Easjb Side. So popular has the lottery become with its patrons, who refuse to divulge in formation concerning it or its methods, that the combined efforts of the post office officials and the city detectives have not as yet resulted in running any one to eartbf It is known, however, that acents who sell tickets have re gular territories throughout the city, although they use no offices of their own, and that they will do no business with any one who is not introduced by a person known to them to be trust worthy. Tickets cost two dollars each but are sub-divided' into eights at twenty -five cents each. The principal prize is eaid to be $25,000 but extended investigation had failed to discover in the city anybody who has won it, al though small amounts have been judi ciously distributed..' There is a strong suspiciori that the' whole affair rW ' Save Some Money From now until Febu rary 1st HOW? ReadjJhlJ The woolen house' which 1 represent has notified me that tbey have made great reduction on 100 pattern! of up-to-date suitings in order to make room for their spring stock. In order that you may take advantage of thee bar gains I will make yon a milt or over coat ti order and save you three to even dollars. . . Remember, your time is limited, so order now. Carl E. Franseen .ASTORIA'S LEADING TAILOR, 179 Eleventh Street. ' Phone Main 3711 THAT DINNER WILL NOT BS COMPLETE WITHOUT SOKE Of OUtt SELECT TABU WINES A PASTIAL LIST TO CHOOSE ntOK. 8WE1 WINES i . , Sparkling Sec Drj-Fragrsnt, . efler- Old PortTawny, rich, light and veeoent. BED WINES Zlnfandel-CIean, light table wine. Burgundy Medium bodied, mellow. Sparkling Burgundy Brilliant, pleasant. Gripe Juice, Maraschino cherriee. fruit anj Cognac Brandies, and a fuD line of Cordial. color. Old Sherry Pale, clean, nutty. Angelica Soft, agreeable, fulL Muscatel Very fruity, tweet, WHITE WINES Riesling Medium light table wine. Sauterne Natural mellow, pronounced flavor. Chateau Yquem Full bodied Crem o Sauternea. t PHONE 1881 PK0MPT DELIVERY AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. s ,f 589 Commercial Street 5 ' A Chance for Quick-Steppers We are setting merry dip for ahot 'sellers to weiti to. -' ' v The quick step price we hare put m winter hoe should quicken their going. , , ( It should also quicken the step of everyone who oarei for ft bargain in fine hoea. , , OUR SPECIALTY LINE of Loggers' shoe guarantee satisfaction to the wearer. None better, but a leader of all ' ' , ' ! t 643 Bond Si, opp. Fisher Bros. Oe. 1 S. A. GIMRB JOHN FOX Pres. F. L BISHOP, Bee. ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK, Trea. Astoria iron works ,, : r.,( DESIGNEES AND MANUFACTURERS jff.u- ..j, , , , OF, THB UlEST'IMPB0irEB., ,-i.,vt J '.. . .w Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers i,r COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. Carrenpondence Solicited, i i r ' - Feot of Fourth Street wmmmm THE ORIGINAL : LAXATIVE HONRV enA Till ! Cures Coughs, Colds, CrOup, La Grippe,. Asthma, .Throat " . Irt,h... .,, 'u l and Lung Troubles., Prevents Pneumonia and Consumption ' yf.llpw packaqb " : f -F. T. Xaurin, Owl Dru ''Store. V T?- : f