T.-vv(Ti7l3U THE MORNING ASTORIAN ( EsUblished 187& 4 . Published Daily iept Monday by THE J. S. DELUNGER CO..; SUBSCRIPTION RATES. m . . ....... S7.00 uy man. p jw-. : WTCHKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per year, in advance.. :. $1.50 Entered as second-class matter July 30, 1906, at the postofhee at Astoria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. tr Orders for the delivering of The Morning Astorian to either residence w place of business may be made by postal card or through telephone. Any regularity in delivery should be im mediately reported to the office of publication. TELEPHONE MAIN 661. THE WEATHER - Western Oregon Fair except pos sibly showers in extreme northwest portipnj warnier, j, Western Washipgt9nf air, except showers near" coasfj warmer. ' Eastern Oregon, Eastern Wash ington and Idaho Fair and warmer, " THE STATE CONVENTION. , The word is at hand that the State Republican Central Committee, at the instance of Chairman G. A. Westgate, has been called together for Friday, one week from tomorrow, at Portland, for the purpose of ap portioning the delegates to the State convention of Republicans, which is to assemble at the metropolis dome time in May. No. one" seems to know just what the State convention is to do, aside from framing the party platform, the namine of delegates, and alternates, n h Matinnal convention of the party at Chicago on June 16, and the selecting of four Presidential elec tors; but these essential duties, with the usual trimmings, will give ample opportunity for the indispensable ovrotechnics dear to the partisan heart and lend color and impress to a function that is gradually losing its old-time luster and significance. Year bv vear, by part and parcel, the Old standards are being replaced bv newer and more modern plans and procedure, each substitution bringing the political processes closer to tne body politic, shrinking the efficacy, and narrowing the influence of parti san organization everywhere. The transition is already apparent in the ambiguity as to the real purposes and duties of the convention in ques tion, and this uncertainty will be more and more pronounced as time goes on and the innovations in crease. 0 It is not destructive of the parti san principle while it mimifies the man and merges him in the mass he is supposed to stand for. Nothing may crush out the idea of partisan choice and loyalty and integrity, save the sham principle and false doctrine that are sometimes paraded, to hide the self-seeking cult behind it. POWER OF PRESIDENT. i There seems to be a good deal of perturbation in Congress just now as to the "power of the President": a theme that receives its daily quota of discussion, and remaining, perenni ally unanswered despite the reason ing and the law brought to bear upon the analysis. The answer lies in the personality of the President; and to both friend and opponent he is about the real thing when it comes to "un known quantities", therefore the sum of response is not likely to be meas urable until he retires and a com posite review may be had of his ad ministrative career. The fact of the business is, Theo dore Roosevelt has never exceeded his constitutional authority for an instant; he has simply used preroga tives that have lain dormant for generations because of the indis position of his predecessors to em ploy the functions he has dared to make use of from the hour of filing his official oath. What he has done in an extraordinary way has usually been left for Congress to initiate, and do, when it could not remain impas sive and indifferent any longer, and its surprise at the wholesale obtru sion of his free hand in these great premises, is very genuine. Under present conditions, the peo ple of the United States are hot in the least scared of the limits to which Mr. Roosevelt shall proceed under his conception and use of the powers t vested in him and his office. LOST, OR STRAYED. Does anyone know what has be come 'Jof the recent and popularly approved resolution of the Astoria Chamber of . Commerce to establish, legally,' and "finally, the Port of, As toria? It looks very much, as though the thing- were lost, or. so widely astray as to be beyond reach and avail. There is a growing sentiment in this man's town that there is alto gether too much "interested" inter ference with the public movements initiated here; too much "inspired" opposition on the part of representa tive citizens who arc truer to the ex traneous trust than to the home con cern, and it is more quietly resented now than it will be a little later. It is shameful, if this thing is true, and it bears the color of truth. Astoria will never amount to any thing if she is to be sold out every time she strives to accomplish some advantage for herself such as this; and when she wakes to the situation there is going to be some pretty plain speaking. This hint has its value, whatever appraisement it may re ceive at the hands of those toward who mthe doubt is directed. EDITORIAL SALAD the pr!rig opens like a season of good crops and the news so far is entirely favorable. It has been a long time since American farmers had a bad year, and one reason is that they are -constantly growing more proficient in their business. , Magdalena Bay is so full of sharks that it is dangerous for bathing. If the sixteen battleships, after pro longed target practice, leave the bay without a collection of good shark stories, their nature story tellers will fall far short of what is expected. Two new battleships, the New Hampshire and . Idaho, and two ar mored cruisers, the North Carolina and Montana, are near completion. The navy is moving along in business like fashion in the shipyards as well as on the ocean. That fine old tradition, the maple sugar crop, is reported to be unusu- allv eood this Soring. A statement from the pure food department on the subject of corn sirup flavored with hickory chips would be timely, and it is hoped, reassuring. Uncle Sam is so accustomed to pay the freight in dealing with Cuba that it is easy to guess how the expenses of the present provisional govern ment will be settled. But a third call on American generosity would not meet with the same indulgence. Instead of sitting quietly at home listening to the music of "one clear call for me," as he expected to do, Colonel Bryan is alive to the fact that he has opposition in the East and North, and that it behooves him to get out and hustle for some more delegates to the Denver convention. NO MORE VOLUNTEERS. England . Disbands .Her Forces Forever. . Militia LONDON, April 1 . On the stroke of midnight Great 'Britain's volunteer army became a thing of the past, after an existence of 49 years. The volunteer forces throughout thecoun try celebrated "the last post" at their respective headquarters by dinners and other celebrations, the festivities, however, taking on somewhat of a sad character owing to the disap pearance of the old Association. Most of the gatherings were at tended by veterans and friends of the service who exchanged old memories. As midnight struck there were stirring scenes as to who would be the first to enlist in the new body, many hundreds being thus recruited. Pains in the back and side may come from the kidneys or liver. Lane's Family Medicine, the tonic-laxative, and a great kidney and liver remedy, will give relief. SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN SAYINGS BANK, 506-508 Commercial St., Astoria, Oregon. THE MORNING ASTOR NONE CUT THE RICH EmperorV peilre f oil Wealthy Ambassador Intelligible. SOCIAL POWER AND ABILITY Any State Will Find It Worth While to Provide Its Representatives Abroad With Ample Meant When Its Amba'sador is not Wealthy. LONDON, April l.-The Daily Telegraph in a long editorial on the Hill incident emphasizes the remark able change which is being gradually effected in the character of the American diplomatic service,' and especially in relation of that service to Germany which it says has been revolutionized in the past decade. As airesult of this, says the paper the American embassy in Berlin has ac quired a unique prestage which is jione the less effective for diplomatic effectiveness because of depending partly upon methods not of a politi cal kind. From this view point the Tele graph thinks the emperor's desire for a wealthy embassador is at least intelligible. With reference to Dr. Hill's attainments the paper says: "Merit enjoying primacy so laud able in the abstract may some time find itself in a portion of consider able discomfort. Social power and ability to entertain on a large scale mean a valuable asset to any em bassy. Most men's imagination is dominated by symbolism. For in stance, the historic mansion which Whitelaw Reid is able to make the center of splendid hospitality and princely dignity becomes as it were a standard monument conveying unawares to those who pass it a new sense of the weighty fact that the great republic is no longer a new country but one establishment among the ereater powers of the world. Any state of the future will find it worthwhile to provide its represen tatives abroad with ample means when its ambassador do not possess wealth of their own. IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS. nnn't Mistake the Cause of Your Troubles An Astoria Citizen Shows How to Cure Them. Many people never suspect their kidneys. If suffering from a lame, weak or aching back they think that it is only a muscular weakness; when urinary trouble sets in they think it will soon correct itself. And so it is with all the other symptoms of kidney disorders. That is just where the danger lies. You must cure these troubles or they may lead tn diabetes or Brieht's disease. The best remedy to use is Doan's Kid nev Pills. It cures all ills which are caused by weak or diseased kidneys. Astoria people testify to permanent cures. Theodore Josephson, SIS Seventh street, Astoria, Oregon, says: "About five years ago I used Doan's Kidney Pills and derived great bene fit. I was suffering from severe pains across my back and my loins and at times was unable to stoop or straighten. My kidneys also both- ; ered me a great deal, as the secre tions were generally too free in pas sing. At last Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to my attention and I procured a box at Rogers' drug store. I began using them and my health is now excellent. I take a few doses now and then, when feel ing any sign of backache and they never fail to banish the trouble. For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents. . Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the Uni ted States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other, PRACTICAL POINTS ON BANKING NO. 1. A check account with the Scandi- navian-American Savings Bank af fords you the best facilities for the transaction of your banking busi ness which will be a help to you in financial matters. Small check accounts solicited. Attractive pocket check books furnished free to depositors. UN, ASTORIA. OREGO iwiNTY YEAR SENTENCE. , Lfye Just completed a twenty years health sentence, imposed by Bucklcn's. Arnica Salve, which cured me of bleeding . piles itst twenty years ago,', writes O. S. Woolcvcr, of. LeRaysvillc, ft. Y. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals the worst sores, boils, burns, wounds and cuts in the shortest tlmes25c. at Charles Rogers & Son drug store. ; COFFEE What is essential to good coffee? Good bean ground fresh, and a woman of common sense. Voar f rectr return your montr II o doal Kk SchlllWi Brtt; we par him. Before the People Cards of Candidates in the Coming Campaign. VOTE FOR J. A. GILBAUGH A tPrimarv Election April 17, for Republican Nomination for County Coroner VOTE FOR C. AjLeinenweber For Republican nominee for Repre sentative to the Legislature. Primary election April 17, 1908. . 1 For Congress, T. T. GEER ' Candidate for Republican Congres sional Nomination in the Second Dis trict. Liberal Appropriations fo Waterways, Equal Opportunities an Privileges for Labor and Capital, an Governmental Control of Corpora tions. To The People. In submitting my name to the elec tors of the Fifth Judicial District for their consideration for the office of District Attorney of said District, I desire to say that if I am nominated and elected, I will, during my term of office, honestly, vigorously and impartialy perform all the official duties pertaining to said office, with out fear or favor, endeavoring always to accord to every individual, irre spective of party, politics or person alities, a square deal under the law, keeping always uppermost in my mind the interests of the tax payers of said District and State. E. B. TONGUE. Read Next Satur day's "Herald" (Under new management.) READ "WHO IS HENEY? WHAT IS HIS GRAFT?" The true' inwardness of the San Francisco graft prosecutions. "Amateur Night" at the Star- THE "KIDS" OF ASTORIA. "Who's to Blame?" A prize puzzle of the police department. On sale Saturday at all newsdealers. 5 cents per copy. A.. 2 ; 1 N. T OLE!! Aje now on display in our show windows. See how easy Mary Ann turns the Handle. The Foard & Stokes Hardware Go ! Incorporated Successors to Fo SAVE A DOCTOR BILL BY DRINKING BASS' ALE AND OUINES3 STOUT WITH YOUR DINNER "PUT UP IN NIPS. IT ?S A SYSTEM BUILDER. RECOM MENDED BY ALL PHYSICIANS. PRICE, $1.50 PER DOZEN. AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. 589 Commercial Street Sherman Transfer Co. . ' HENRY SHERMAN, Manager. Hacks, Carriages Baggsge Checked and Transferred Trucks and Furniture Wagons Pianos Moved, Boxed and Shippod. 433 Commercial Street - Mala Phone 121 First National Bank of Astoria, Ore ESTABLISHED 18MS. Capital J. a A. BOWLBY, President 0. 1. PETERSON, Vice-President Astoria Savings Bank Capital Paid in $100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000. Transacts a General Banking Business 1 Interest Paid on Time Deposits FOUR PER CENT PER ANNUM. Eleventh and Duane Sta. Tohn Fox. Pres. F. L. Bishop. Ktlnnn Trover. ASTORIA IRON WORKS DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE LATEST IMPROVED ... Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. Correspondence Solicited. Foot of Fourth 8tr t SC1I. BAY BRASS & IS II ASTORIA, OREGON laOH AND BRASS FOUNDERS LAND AND MARINL ENGINEERS Up-to-Date Sawmill Machinery. 18th and Franklin Ave. fTTTTIf mill ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTf f Tf TTJ I THE TRENTON J First-Class Liquors and Cigars 602 Commercial Street Corner Commercial and 14th. ASTORIA, OREGON THE C. F. WISE, Prop. Choice Winea, Liquon and Cigara Hot Lunch at All Hours. ; Corner Eleventh ASTORIA . . THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1001. separators 1U" - .rd & Stokes Co. $100,000 FRANK PATTON, Cashier J. W. GARNER, Assistant Cashier Astoria, Oregon. Sec. Astoria Savings Bank, Treat, Vice - Pre. and Sunt. I ! Prompt attention given l illrepak irorL T4 Main 2411 GEM Merchants Lunch Frem 11:30 a. m. to v.30 p. m. aj Cents and Commercial. . . ! . CHGOa -1.!1..Mi.Mti J.