THE MORNING ASTORIAN. ' ASTORIA, OREGON,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14. io. -
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Official paper of Clatsop County and
tie city of Astoria.
WEATHER.
Western Oregon and Washing-
ton Occasional rain.
, Eastern Oregon and Washing-
ton and Idaho Rain or snow.
A DOLLAR SAVED
IS A DOLLAR EARNED
We pay interest twice a year in our
saving department. You receive a
passbook on which you can deposit
and draw out as is convenient.
Scandinavian -American
Savings Bank
606-606 Commercial St.
little or no thought given to this huge
artery of ours, but the national admin
istrative sense has been at last aroused
to the dangers that confront the whole
Pacific Coast, and there is no reason to
suppose that ire can be overlooked much
longer It ia up to our Senators and
Representatives to stand shoulder to
shoulder with the California and Wash
ington men and see that the Columbia
figures conspicuously in the considera
tion and benefits given to this immense
and radical doctrine of coast defense,
and we doubt not they will do it prompt
ly and strenuously.
PORTLAND'S "BIG STICK."
Portland's "big stick", the Port of Co
lumbia bill, is being waved with fierce
ardor just now, by the Oregonian, as a
prelude to its formal introduction to the
people of the river district, via the "in
rtiative" m June. Every day or so there
ia a savage growl from the big daily on
the score of the shabby treatment this
darling of the metropolitan shippers re
ceived at the hands of (6e courts last
year and a string of threats as to what
will be done with it this year.
The fact of the business is, the Port
of Columbia bill is not popular in Port
land, beyond the radius of a few ship
ping offices, and its acceptance there, as
-costly and ineffectual expedient for
jmere temporary control of the river
business, is Very floutyful, The Oregon-
SIGN THE PETITION QUICKLY!
It becomes the bounden duty of the
people of Astoria and Clatsop, in sheer
self-defense, to sign the petition now
before this public at the instance of
Secretary Ed. Rosenberg, of the United
Fishermen of the Pacific, and sign it
quicklv and to the last man in the
county. It tells its story very plainly,
in simple, unambiguous language, and
there is enough in it to inspire the last
shred of interest we have in the salmon
industry of the Columbia.
There can be no question of the readi
ness of our people to prosecute this
fight against the niinons policy of the
fish -wheel owners of the tipper river and
for the preservation of the industry for
which we are famous and which means
millions a year to the community aside
from the work it furnishes to thousands
of our people. Read the petition and
then sign it and urge similar and in
stant action on every friend you've got!
ENORMOUS SUM FOR EDUCATION,
LEVIED, BUT NOT PAID.
Thre is not a citizen in all America
who, for one instant, ever believed that
the fine pf $2,240,000, levied against the
Ol J 1 vM Kef .Tmlna 1 anAXm
it. ffosnel f W-risWw in tM. ration 3lauuaIli v" ""P -1 6
to the people who are expected to pay
ian is mighty tut it has yet to justify 1 .
half a million for a dubious privilege,
and then continue paying year by year,
imply to fill the pockets of a Baker's
floien of conscienceless operators, in com
meree that must sooner or later be done
from the mouth of the river.
It is morally certain that the law will
never be accepted by the. people of
Clatsop county under any circumstances
-whatever; that it will be fought to the
last court in the land. The whole prop
osition is nothing but a raw tissue of
buncombe strung on a thread of lies in
volving the tug and pilot service here,
that will not stand for a moment in the
light of honest inquiry; and the Ore
gonian may make up its mind that a
"walk-over" for this palpable fraud, next
June, is among the most dubious of all
that the people will be called upon to
vote for and will come out of the elec
toral mill in tatters. We had it pretty
veil shredded; but that is nothing to
what will be done with it this summer.
. Wje iwould like to join Multnomah in
some decent enterprise for the commercial
uplift of the Columbia River basin, but
we gag at this infamous graft and are
ft unit down here in our willingness to
atand in the very fore-front of its impla
cable enemies. It is among the worst!
things ever submitted to a decent public,
and what that public shall not know of
its infamy by the dawn of election day
will not be chargable to this paper nor
this people. , '
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THE COLUMBIA IN LINE.
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It is quite within reason to anticipate,
that in the event of any notable move
ment in Congress for liver and harbor
improvement, this winter, the Columbia
river will receive adequate consideration,
from the fact of its growing importance
as a commercial factor and the huge
railway enterprises that are centering
in its basin. We need much at the mouth
of the river and between this harbor
and the mouth of the Willamette, and
thence to Portland and shall be glad to
eee proper attention paid to that sec
tion, and to all points in the upper
reaches of the great river; for the car
dinal reason that every atom of im
provement contributed to the river east
of Tongue Point makes for the supreme
essential amendment of the conditions
here, since all that may be done else
where is futile without the fulness of
progressive work here and on the barj
and aside from the commercial reasons
that aTe accumulating steadily in this
behalf, there are strategic grounds that
will amplify themselves before many
moons to such an extent as will give
impetus to all that is needed in this
locale.
We have seen the years go by with
Own 510 Buildings and Leaaea 60 More-
Occupies 461 Acres.
WASHINGTON', Jan. 13.-F1gured 1
dollars and cents the tremendous organ
uatiou for public education which Ne
York has built up represents the iuvest
nicnt of the income from the enormous
sum of $2,(MX,OOO,OO0. The entire cost
of Fattier Kuickeifbocty'r's schools
they stand today is nearly (100,000,000,
according to the latest report of the
Finance Committee of ho Board of Edu
cation, a sum spent for education alone
and equal to one-tenth of the annual
appropriation of Congress for the var
tous needs of the eutire country.
thi $100,000,000 about one-quarter, or
$25,000,000, has been used for the pur
pose of sites, so that the value of the
real estate in this city devoted to educa
tiou is ou its present valuaton probably
greater than that held by any one of
th city's money kings. For the erection
of school buildings $00,000,000 has been
spent, thus making these holdings larg
er than those of aiiy owner of skyacrap
era It has taken more than $11,000,000
to equip these schools. The Board of
Education now own 620 buildings and
leases 00 more thus bringing the tot a
owned and operated by the city to near
!y 000. The total area of the sites oc
cupied is 401 acres. If the area were
cut up into building lots 25 by 100 feet
and placed end to eud it would give a
strip 23 feet wide and 132 miles long
reaching for example from Xew York to
Albany, all of which is devoted to the
cause of education iu that citv. The
total school attendance each day aggre
gates more than the combined popula
ion of evaua, South Dakota and
Alaska.
would be paid. It was a foregone con
elusion that the utter limit of legal re
sort would be projected into the famous
case and that, sooner, or later, the need
ed expedient, in contravention of the
edict imposing it, would be found and
worked. Popular opinion finds justifies
tion in the steps already taken by the
monster combine, and after a little while
some hidden clause in the vast and in'
tricate volumne of "law" will be found
that will forever bar the collection of
the stupendous fine, as well as the Judge
who will be quite ready to admit its
applicability. But all the same the peo
ple are glad to know there has been one
jurist who was immune from the spell
of the Octopus and who did his duty as
no one ever did it before in history.
0
Congressman Walliace of Arkansas
gained tremedous applause among his
colleagues by reading the first half
dozen words in three of his speeches,
and asking "leave to extend my re
marks in the Record." Such brevity
was recongnized on the spot as the soul
of wit.
Simple Remedy For La Grippe
La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley'i Honey and Tar not only itops
the cough but seal and strengthens the
lungs ao that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley'i Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
F. N. Clark, president of the Colum
bia Trust Co, left on Sunday night for
Portland on a business trip. He will be
gone about 10 days.
Irritation of the throat and hoarseness
little swallow of Kemp'a Balsam, the
best cough cure. Grip patients should
make a note of this.
EVER WATCHFUL.
Wu Ting-fang, who has been reap
pointed Chinese ambassador to the
United States, has embarked on the
Pacific on the way to Washington. This
distinguished Celestial is famousl 0T
interviews and says so many bright
things that he is chief favorite among
the correspondents. '
COFFEE
and tea; Schilling's Best,,
is sold by about 9000
grocers west of the Rocky
Mountains.
Your srocer returns your moner If you doo'l
like it; we pay him.
A Little Care Will Save Many Astoria
Readers Future Trouble.
Watch the kidney secretions.
See that they have the amber hue of
health;
The discharges not excessive or infre
quent; Contain no "brick-dust like" sediment.
Doan's Kidney PUIs will do this for
you.
They watch the kidneys and cure them
when they're sick.
Mrs. A. M. Hobblaugh, of 328 Grant
street, Portland, Oregon, say: "My faith
in Doan's Kidney Pills is stronger today
than when I gave a statement for publi
cation a few years ago in the citv
papers. The years that have elapsed
since I first used Doan's Kidney Pills
(with gratifying results) have only in
creased my appreciation of them. I have
found the remedy to be thoroughly re
liable in every way. I bad suffered from
kidney disorder, backache and severe
pains in my loins. My chief source of
trouble was with my kidneys, which
were very irregular in action. Doan's
Kidney Pills promptly relieved me of all
my tronbles, banished my backache,
corrected the action of my kidneys and
helped me in every way. I think just
as highly of his remedy today, as when
I gave a public statement some years
ago."
Plenty more proof like this from As
toria people. Call at Chas. Rogers's 'drug
store and ask what his customers re
port. For sale by all dealers. Price, 60 cents.
Foster-MJlburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sale agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOOTING.
Fred Inquist Released on Bail No Corn
Filed as Yet.
Further particulars of the shooting of
Jolu Miinliieu were learned yesterday,
Inquist was released from jail on Sun
day on depositing $260 cash bail.
M million i at St. Mary's Hospital get
Ungtilong .well, lie does not speak Eng
lish and is uncommunicative, so that
his story of the shooting was not ob
tained, and nothiug could be learned
from him. Inquist states that the in
jured man came to his place, intoxicated,
and asked for $3, which was refused
him, Inqiiixt not having the money in
his pocket. .Mauiiien insUted that ths
W be token from the cash register. Again
being refused he created a disturbance
and Was ordered from the place. He
then attempt to assault Inquist with a
grip sack which he carried, and Inquist,
having drawn hi revolver from buueath
the bar, is not aware as to whether the
revolver was discharged by a blow from
the grip, or whether he pulled the trig
ger in his excitement, He claims that
he did not intend to shoot, but to
frighten hi assailant. As he ewung the
grip at InquU, Manniu attempted to
crawl over the bar, whether to aasault
the proprietor or to take the money
from the cash register is not known.
Wliile a charge of assault with a deadly
weapon is booked against Inquist in the
city prison no formal complaint has been
sworn out. The result of the victim's
inuries will probably be awaited before
a complaint is filed.
TO CATARRH SUFFERERS.
Good Advice and Liberal Offer From
Well Known Astoria Druggist.
T. F. Lauriu has been advising all
who suffer from any of the symptom of
eatarrh, such as offensive breath, dryness
of the note, pain across the eyes, stop
page of the nose, discharge and drip
pings in the throat, coughing spasms and
general weakness and debility, to use
Ilyomei. He goo so far as to offer to
refund the money to any uer of Hyomel
who is not perfectly satisfied with the
results.
tjuk-k relief follows the use of the
Ilyomei treatment; the stoppage of the
noise is removed, the dropping ceases,
the breath becomes pure and sweet, and
the catarrhal germs are destroyed and
their growth, prevented.
Hyomel J t surest, simplest, quick
est, easiest and cheapest way to cure
catarrh. It does not drug and derange
the stomach; it goes right to the seat
of the trouble, destroying the catarrhal
germs and healing and vitalizing the
tissues.
Co to T. F. Laurln today and buy a
complete Hyomel outfit foi" $1.00 with
the understanding that if it does not
give satisfaction, your money will be
refunded.
We are the people,
Our demands should be respected.
Give us good homes, plenty to eat and comfortable clothes.
Give us education, training and good society.
Give us good fathers and mothers.
Give us Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when we have
coughs, colds or whooping cough. We are entitled
to the best and should have it.
We are to inherit the earth.
Prepare us for this great responsibility by giving us what
we demand, and we will become honest, industrious,
upright citizens, proud of our ancestry and loyal to
our country.
ALL RIGHT I LET HER GO!
PARIS, Jan. 13. The Matin reports
that conferences between Premeir Clem
enceau and the French representatives
at Berlin and Tangir muke it practically
certain that there will be no necessity of
modifying the French policy in Morocco,
Save Some Money
French papers are beginning to talk
of the Panama Canal as an assured fact,
and of the time when a direct voyage
can be made from France to its island
possessions in the South Seas. The short
cut from Europe to the Pacific will be
appreciated, and Uncle Sam will be glad
to have performed a great service to
the commerce of the world.
How to Avoid Appendicitis.
Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronio con
stitpation by stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action
of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or gripe and
is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse
substitutes. T. It. Lanrin, Owl Drug
Store.
From now until Febu
rary 1st. HOW?
Read This
The woolen bouse which I represent
has notified me that they have made
great reductions on 100 patterns of up-
to-date suitings In order to make room
for their spring stock. Ia order that
you may take advantage of these bar
gains I will make you ft suit or over
coat ti order and save yon -three to
seven dollars.
Remember, your time is limited, so
order now.
Carl E. Franseeni
ASTORIA'S LEADING TAILOR, .,
179 Eleventh Street. Phone Main 3711
Books and Stationery
Wholesale and Retail.
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Lv Large and Complete Stock of Typewriter
Paper and Ribbons.
Special Subscription Agency for all the
Leading Magazines.
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THAT DINNER
WILL NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT SOME OF OUR SELECT TABU
WINES A PARTIAL LIST TO CHOOSE FROM.
SWEEj. wines
Old Port Tawny, rich, light
color.
Old Sherry Pale, clean, nutty.
Angelica Soft, agreeable, full
Muscatel Very fruity, sweet.
WHITE WINES
' Riesling Medium light table wine.
Sauterne Natural mellow, pronounced
flavor.
Chateau Yqnem Full bodied Crerae
o' Sauterne. -1
PHONE iSSi PROMPT DELIVERY " J
AMERICAN IMPORTING CO.
589 Commercial Street
Sparkling See Dry-Fragrant, eft,
and veaoent.
RED WINES
Zinf andel-Ciean, light table win. ' i
Burgundy-Medium bodied, mellow.
Sparkling Burgundy Brilliant, pics,
ant.
Grape Juice, Maraschino cherries, fruit
and Cognac Brandies, and a fall
line of Cordials.
Seattle Fisli Met
' 77 Ninth St., near Bond
. 'Fresh and Salted Fish., .
Game and Poultry,
Groceries, Produce and Fruit
Imported and Domestic
Goods.
P. Bakotitch & Feo, Proprs.
Phone Red 183
A Chance for Quick-Steppers
, 'We are letting ft merry ollp for shoe sellers to waits to.
The quick-step prices we hare put on winter shoes should quicken
their going.
It should also quicken the steps of everyone who cares for a bargain
in fine shoes.
OUR SPECIALTY LINE of Loggers shoe guarantee satisfaction to
the wearer. None better, but a leader of all.
M3 Bond St., opp. Fisher Bros. Co. ,
S. A. GIMRB
JOHN FOX Pres. F. L. BISHOP, See. ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK. Treat.
- ' NELSON TROYER, Vioe-Pres. and Supt,
ASTORIA IRON WORKS
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