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FRIDAY APRIL 10, 1908. ' THE MORNING ASTORIAN; ASTORIA, OREGON. THE MORNING ASTORIAN Established 1871 ' Published DailyvExcept Monday by KM TfiB THE J. 5. UB.ll'irunr. vw. errof RIPTION RATES. Bv mail, per year... f7- By carrier, per month 00 " tirtrtrwT.V ASTORIAN. By mail, per yar, in advance.. . .$1.50 Entered as second-class matter July 30, 1906, at the postoffice at Astoria. Oregon, under the act of Congress of warcn io. Orders for the delivering of The ilorning Astorian to either residence r place of business may be made by postal card or through telephone. Any Irregularity in delivery should be im mediately reported to the office of publication. "1 TELEPHONE MAIN 661. THE WEATHER Oregon, Washington, IdahoFair except near coast MARKET FISH AND SEED FISH Tonight's' mass meeting for the broad discussion of the vexed issues that have arisen in the fishing indus try of the State of Oregon, should yield some very solid and wholesome texts and terms to send out to the people of Oregon as lessons; as criterions wherewith to judge their real duty by the industry at large; and it certainly will provide the "Astoria-Idea" in plain and unvarnished shape. This idea, by the way, is en titled to full faith and credit, the common acceptance and sanction of the people, simply because it is the logcial, conservative, major, and scientific estimate of a vital question in which this city and section figures as the most notable center and ex ponent. The fishing for salmon as it is un derstood and practiced at this end of the Columbia river is a matter in which over 10,000 people, fishers, can ners, shippers, cold storage men, transportation lines, etc., are deeply interested, with millions of money ac tually invested, and yielding addi tional millions every year of its ex istanec; with processes, technical, and financial, that conserve the busi ness from the net-mesh to the pack ing case, and that are, in no possible sense, destructive of the industry. The menace that hangs over the trade and which, if permitted to pre vail, under the specious pleas of less than a score of up-river poachers, must fall with blighting celerity and certainty), lies in the annual deple tion of the seed fish as it ascends the river to the spawning grounds, and in the equally ruinous absorbtion of the new-born salmon, the babies and fingerlings, that reach the channels after the season; the deadly fish wheels maintained by these few rich operators in that district making "fish" and "flesh" of the last thing that wears fins. This is the crux of our fight; and it is an honest, decent, manly plea, and will obtain and en dure' to the' end.: If Only marketable salmon were caught' in the upper reaches, no word of protest would go up from this neighborhood; BUT EVERY TRAINED FISHERMAN IN THE BUSINESS KNOWS, THAT IN THE FACE OF SUCH A RULE, HONESTLY ENFORCED, THERE WOULD NOT BE A SINGLE DOLLAR OF PROFIT IN THE INLAND FISHERIES. THE WHEEL CANNOT BE BUILT TO DISCRIMINATE; IT MUST TAKE THE MOTHER, THE FRY, THE VERY EGGS THAT ARE DETACHED AND ADRIFT, IF IT IS TO DO ANY BUSINESS FOR ITS OWNER! NO HATCHERY CAN BE SUC CESSFULLY OPERATED NOR MAINTAINED WITHIN ANY SORT OF RADIUS OF A FISH WHEEL, SINCE THE PRODUCT OF THE HATCHERY BECOMES THE SURE AND INSTANT SAC RIFICE OF THE WHEEL! WILL OREGON STAND FOR THIS? CLATSOP CLAYS REVEALED. Within the space of two short months, under the trained, eager and successful search of an adept in the business, the fine,, workable clays of Clatsop county, are revealed to her people as among the best of her in herent . commercial resources. Mr; Ogan has labored quietly, insistantlyi conservativly to locate, appraise and develop the organic matter of which so many indispensable building ma terials are wrought by fire and pres--sure and mould, and he has brought to light a long line of indisputable evidences, in finished products, the color, texture and utility of which challenge question, and even compari son. , Just as soon as he can evolve a commercial status for the excellent and practical commodities he has has wrought from the soils here, he will have achieved far more than is now, superficially, conceded to him. The development of such an indus try .endorsed, and aided materially, by the Chamber of Commerce of As toria, reflects indubitable credit upon both instrumentalities; and it is to be hoped the spirit that compelled the unfoldment of this incalculable ad vantage, will stand fast and helpful behind the further expansion of what pomises to be an immensely valuable business. It will be another indus trial feather in Astoria's cap if it is popularly handled and conserved, and that is asking but little for so pro nounced and important a venture as this. THE ETERNAL QUESTION. In the course of a long and decid edly interesting letter from ,T. B. Wilcox to W. D. Wheed wright, pub lished in the Portland Oregonian of Wednesday last, the writer makes use of the following emphatic suggestion which bears peculiarly upon the "Astorian situation": "The North Bank Road is practi cally completed; the grain will flow down the Columbia River, and if an adequate and economical outlet is not provided, it can only overflow to Puuet Sound, and once diverted to that channel, it will be difficult to recover it." Attain, and for the many thou sandth time we are urged to ask, in this relation, "what of Astoria?; why shall not the wheat shipments be made from here, in default of those thines essential to the holding of the business at Portland?; why must it be sent out of the State?; why to Puget Sound?: why must Oregon sacrifice a dollar of this tremendous business to the Sound cities or to San Francisco?; why must Portland relinquish any thing to the outsider, when she can hold and control it forever, at the mouth of the river she dominates, at a sub-port in logical, straight-away course and touch with her and her interests, at a point where instant despatch, at the base of all rail and water down-grade hauls, is a natural. and dependable, certainty?. Is it because we have no facilities; no docks, no elevators, no ready-to-hand conveniences for handling the business?. How long would it take Mr. Wilcox and his associates to in vest this harbor with these essentials, if J. J. Hill should suddenly announce his purpose of turning the grain to this terminus for sea-shipment?. Would it take him any longer to do this thing than it 'took him to dis mantle $500,000 worth of fine milling properties at Salem some years ago. at the behest of the business he con trols with an iron, yet lavish hand?. Why must Puget Sound always be used as a "bogey" to disguise the un-1 dying fear of Portland that Astoria may yet become her commerciad hand-maiden?. We are not deceived down here. We know the true inwardness of the "Astoria Situation" as it governs at Portland: and we protest again be cause of the wretched unfairness of the proposition to the whole state, as J well as to this, the best and only actual harbor possessed by the state. The years have taught us patience,) and patience is not without its vie-j tories. i EDITORIAL SALAD in fnrpiim trade the balance in our -w. favor is larger than ever before, but COFFEE Your grocer must sell f oor coffee; we can't all be comfortable; but he needn't sell it to you. Your grocer returns your money If too don't like Scbillinif'a Best: we pay him. h. SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN SAYINGS BANK, 506-508 Commercial St., Astoria, Oregon. the pursuit of American heiresses by eedy noblemen has become fierce and makes a big hole in the ledger showing. , The greatest matchmakers of the present period are titled individuals who need money. A few big banks suspended during the recent flurry, but in nearly every case have resumed in better shape than before. " Some of the politicians are increas ingly in brown study on the sub jeet of Brownsville. One result of the New' York-to-Paris automobile race has been to give the Americans the record for the best cars and the worst roads. The Duke de Chaulnes has been sued for a $2000 tailor bill. In cases of this sort the fancy lightly turns to thoughts of an American alliance. As soon as the naval critics reach the subject of submarines they should be invited to go down in "them in order to point out the defects as practical observers. VOTE FOR Geo. S. Shepard Republican Candidate For Represen tative in Congress. A Champion of the Columbia River Bar Improvhment, and in Favor of Postal Saving Bank. Primary Election, April 17th. 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. Vote for Candidate for Repub lican Nomination for Railroad Commission er. For Congress, T. T. QEER 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. URINARY DISCHARGES BELIEVED IN : 24 HOURS; Each Cap- : ule bear(MIDY): the namcWfj Beteare of counterfeit! j ALL DRUGGIBTB I ' f' fapfrift im, . I n i. PRACTICAL POINTS ON BANKING NO. 2. Household Checking Accounts. Every woman who makes purchases, or has occasion to remit by mail, will find a Checking Account with this Bank valuable and convenient a saving of time and carfare -a safe guard against loss of funds. Your account, subject to your check is very cordially invited. Before the People Cards of Candidates in the Coming Campaign. VOTE FOR1 J. A. GILB AUGH At Primary Election April 17, for Republican Nomination for COUNTY CORONER VOTE FOR James W. Welch Republican Candidate ' for Repre sentative. Primaries April 17, 1908. VOTE FOR C. A. Leinenweber For Republican nominee for Repre sentative to the Legislature. Primary election April 17, 1908. Vote for Republican Candidate for Representative to the Legislature. Primary Election April 17, 19(18 VOTE FOR JOHN C. McCUE Republican Candidate for Re-election For Representative. Primary Election, April 17th. VOTE FOR Judge W. E. Burke Republjcan Candidate for Repre sentative, Primaries April 17, 1908. ; !4P : . j ' A K 1 a i i ... , .... j 1ESJ.1II1 t ' V i I - " M:.- i --lJ ' ' ' , 'j !". I ;.. .;.'T " 4 '.' . : : f- ; er i . 4 . .... j v ! i "i f, . : A k . - . . i ... The VJeber V Ki For either one horse, or two horses. A good, strong, light wagon. The Foard & Stokes Hard ware Co ' : Incorporated Successors to Fo'.rd & Stokes Co. , w ............................... A . . . r SAVE A DOCTOR BILL BY DRINKING BASS' ALB AND CUINESS STOUT WITH YOUR DINNER PUT UP IN NIPS. IT Fs A SYSTEM BUILDER. RECOM MENDED BY ALL PHYSICIAN8. PRICE, $U0 PER DOZEN. AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. 589 Commercial Street Sherman Transfer Co. HENRY SHERMAN, Manner. Hacks, Carriages Baggage Checked and Transferred Trucks and Furniturs Wagons Pianos Moved, Boxed and Shipptd 433 Commercial Street First National Bank of Astoria, Ore. ESTAlILIMIIi:i) 18M4t. Capital J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President. FRANK PATTON, Cashier O. I. PETERSON, Vice-President J. W. GARNER, Assistant Cashier Astoria Savings Bank Capital Paid in $100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000. Transacts a General Banking Business - Interest Paid on Time Deposits FOUR PER CENT PER ANNUM. Eleventh and Duane Sts. Astoria, Oregon. John Fox, Pres. P. L. Bishop, Nelson Troyer, ASTORIA IRON WORKS DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE LATEST IMPROVED . . . J Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers COMPLETE CANNERY Correspondence Solicited. SCOW BAY BRASS & ABTOltIA, OHEOON liOH AND BRASS FOUNDERS LAND AND MARINL ENGINEERS Up-to-Date Sawmill Machinery. Prompt attention given i ill repak irork. 18th and Franklin Ave. - T Main 2441 rTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTl THE TRENTON I First-Class Liquors and Cigars Corner Commercial and 14th. THE O E M C. F. WISE, Prop. Choice Wines, Liquors Merchants Lunch Frem and Cigari , . 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. V . Hot Lvncn at All Boura, aj Ceatf Comer Eleventh and Commercial. isTmni . ... v -.- wapn H. Mala Phone 121 $100,000 Sec. Astoria Savings Bank, Treas. Vice - Pres. and Supt OUTFITS FURNISHED. Foot of Fourth Street Mil 602 Commercial Street ASTORIA, OREGON n-mnt - j vakwWJr v