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TUESDAY, APR J L 14K 1908, THE AC0UST1C0N CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE -.MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON, J '4 1 Trial Installation! Placed in the 1 House of Representatives EXTREMELY SENSITIVE PHONE Transmits to Listening Stations Every h.'nr SaM on the Floor of the House of Representatives From Whispered Plans to Heated Debate. WASHINGTON, April 13 -This week witnessed the trial installation in the House of Representaties of the , long-promised and widely-heralded ajcousticon, and with its advent the representatives of the people are watching their p's and q's, fearful lest they talk too much! This is a strange charge to lay at the doors of Congrejs, for hitherto talk has been cheap in the big buildings on the Hill, as witness the massive volumes of the Congressional Record for the past two or three year sessions. The fear of the solons lies in the fact that the acousticon is an adap tation of the modern telephone, the receiving station of which, placed on the reading clerks desk just in front of the Speaker, transmits to listening stations in each of thte various com mittee rooms, the private offices of the different members, the White House and the nine executive depart ments, everything that is said on the floor of the House, from the whisp er d plans lor a filibuster, to the arg uments in a heated debate. Thej acousticon is no respecter of persons, and be it the newest member rehear sing his maiden speech under his breath, or the venerable Colonel "Pete" Hepburn livening things up in an oratorical way, the sounds are carried, perfectly audible and dis tinct, from the farthest corner of the big chamber to and through the ac ousticon, to be heard by scores of Congressmen in their private offices by the President and the members of his Cabinet, and by friends and foe alike. And now, after a couple of day's trial, most of the members are actually afraid to talk at all. ;The acousticon has told many sec rets since it was installed. On the first day Representative Clark of Flo rida, who resents the activities of the Attorney General's office in running down alleged peonage cases in his State, got the floor and preceeded to tell the House what he thought of the "high-handed methods of the De partment of Justice" He spared no one and used the plainest kind of lan guage, never dreaming that his every syllable was being heard by tthe very officials at the Department whom he was "roasting". Another Congressman, who, for tunately, happens to be a bachelor, was on the floor a little early and told a friend confidentially that he was oging to take a long auto ride in the afternoon with a very attractive young lady whom he had but recently met; and that he also was arranging for a box party in her honor. Later, when he learned that the "devilish little device" on the Speaker's dias had faithfully, or faithtlessly, carried everything he had said to fully half the membership of the House, includ ing a rival for first place in the good graces of the young lady in question, he was much embarrassed, to say the least. The acousticon is not without its possibilities, however. It is nothing more or less than an extremely sen sitive telephone transmitter, and many have been the suggestions con cerning it. One member, who said he had just read the last annual re port of the directors of the htJge Bell system and had learned that at the close of 1907 there were nearly 3,800 000 Bell stations in operation in the United States alone, advanced the novel idea of connecting the acousti con with the big Bell switchboard at the Capitol anl putting every one of ' those 3,800,000 subscribers in direct touch with legislative affairs at Washington. This, he. claimed, would in large part do away with the need for printing the Congressional Record and would serve to' bring Congress closer to the people, for, as he explained it, there is a Bell station for every 22 persons in the United States, and this number is dwindling every day. The report tof which this member referred, is a most remark able document, and has been care fully read by many Representatives , and Senators. It sets forth that Xhi Bell companies have adopted the Roosevelt physical valuation test, and tnni,..j.,.Lt.. . .i.... .. Youne women are often rreat sufferers for want of proper advice at just the right time. Airs, llnfcham, at Lynn. Mass-has always issued to young girls a spec ial invitation to write to her about their sickness. She is a mother, and fully understands. In nine chances out of ten your case will be just the same as those of the young ladies whose letters follow. LYD!AE.PIN!(HAr.VS VEGETABLE COMPOUND Is what you need to restore health. Miss Abby F. Barrows, of Nelson- ville, Ohio, writes to, Mrs. Pinkham : "When I wrote, to you I was very nervous, had dull headaches, backache, and was very irregular. Doctors did me no good. Lydia E. Piukham's Vegetable Compound and your advice made me regular, well and strong. I am now in better health than ever before. Miss Elsie L. Hook, of Chelsea, Yt, writes to Mrs. Pinkham : "I am only sixteen years old, but Lydia E. llokham's Vegetable Coin pound and your advice have cured me of sideaehe, periodic pains, and a ner vous irritable condition after every thing else had failed." FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs,has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with iisplacements, inflammation, ulcera tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down fueling, flatulency, indiges tion,dizziness,or nervous prostration Why don't you try it? ' that they also are willing to accede to a sane popular demand for public control two noteworthy statements when it is remembered that they em anate from tthe largest public utility corporation in the world. It is to be noted that although many scouted this scheme, declaring that it would be necessay to perfect the wireless telephone before such a thing could be brought about, Wash ington only the other day was a con necting link in what is perhaps the longest telephone-call yet made suc cessfully. The newspapers this week chronicled this event, entailing a three-minute conservation between Cleveland, O., and Tampa, Fla. via Washington, something over fifteen hundred miles, whereas the record radius for a long distance talk has heretofore been about a thousand miles. With some such plan in operation, j a member's constituents, notified in advance that he ould make a speech on a certain day, could remain in their offices or their homes and hear every thing he might say, from the time he r e . : , 1 rose to nis ieei ior recognition, w his graceful descent from a high flight of oratory 'mid prolonged ap plause from the galleries. However, with that phase of the proposition running smoothly, the order of things easily might be reversed, in which event the members would never have to leave their homes, but could go to i the telephone, get in touch with the ! Speaker by acousticon and arrange , for the delivery of a speech or the in- j troduction of a bill or two, and then j go about their private affairs of life , as unconcernedly as if they never had been on Uncle Sam's payroll at $7, 500 per annum, and mileage. DEATH WAS ON HIS HEELS. Jesse P. Morris, of Skippers, Va., j had a close call in the spring of 1906. j He says: "An attack of pneumonia j left me so weak and with such a fear- i ful cough that my friends declared j consumption had me, and death was i on my heels. Then I was persuaded . to try Dr. King's New Discovery, j It' helped me immediately, and after! taking two and a half bottles I was j a well man again. I found out that j New Discovery is the best remedy! for coughs and lung disease in all ; the world." Sold under guarantee atj Charles Rogers & Son drug store, i 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Would you give twenty-five cents for stop -your cough T Then get a bottle j of Kemp's Balsam nd you will have enough for the whole family. It costs druggist 25c. YEARS EXPERIENCE 'TriADC Marks DCSICNB Copyrights &c. Anton iv1tng tkchh itnd rtMerlpiInn nuT qnlcltlr ani-ormiii our oi'mimi frc hotln.r u3 iirontlon i prutmhlr pnuiiiuhlo. (Viimainiru. t.ontntriotlyeottflildiitlnl. HAtlQCQDK cml'ntcuu aeiit frtvA. OMMt HiHHlrv ior ftorurihtf tuttfttif. I'me" Ukon tliro(irl Mumi & C'u. nwolTt V-luJ notkt, without clmma. In tUo Scientific America A RMKhKimsIr lltntrtrerc) wokl. luruMt fir MilMlon til nr (H'kmltUo Journal. Tcrnn. 13 cor: font month, IL Sow lril tiwdnlr MUNp Co."'8 New Tori MENAN0W0MER. V BiaSforoantiurkl dlxbarK,lDSunmatioa IrriUtiou or alnrstloui of mnetii BimbruMk PftlulMA. and not ulrln- STKEmCNICC. Dt orloiMBoM. ' Mill la pum wrptr. XBrM. pnraia. lor 1 .00. or S bottlM 13.75. L irtuUr nut on riUM PROPOSALS. PROPOSALS FOR BEEF AND mtton. Vancouver Barracks, Wash. March 17, 1908. Sealed proposals for furnishing and delivering fresh beef and mutton for six months beginning July 1, 1908, will be received here and at offices of commissaries at FORT STEVENS, ORE., BOISE BAR RACKS. IDAHO, FORTS CASEY, COLUMBIA, FLAGLER, LAW TON, VANCOUVER, WALLA WALLA, WARD. WORDEN aAd WRIGHT, WASH., until 10 A. M., April 16, 1908, and then opened. En velopes containing proposals' should be indorsed, "Proposals for fresh beef and mutton to be opened April 16, 1908," and addressed to commis sary of post to be supplied, or to Lieut-Col. GEORGE B. DAVIS,! Chief Com'y. TEETH . Usui Plates. The Old Reliable CHICAGO PAINLESS DENTISTS Cor. Commercial and Eleventh Sta. ASTORIA, ORE. Phone 3901 Headquarters PORTLAND, ORE. Are equipped to do all kinds of Dental work at very lowest prices. Nervous people and those arHicted with heart weakness may nave no fear of the dental chair. 22 K. crown... $5.00 Bridge work, per tooth 5 JO Gold fillings IL00 up Silver fillings 50c to $1.00 Best rubber plate $800 Aluminum-line plate 310 to $15.00 These offices are modern through out We are able to do all work absolutely painless. Our success is due to uniform high grade work by gentlemanly operators having 10 to 15 years- experience. Vegetable Vapor, patented and used only by us for painless extraction of teeth, 50c. A binding guarantee given with all work for 10 years. Exami-. nation and consultation FREE. Lady in attendance. Eighteen of fices in the United States. Cor. Commercial and Eleventh Sts over Danziger store. PLUMBERS. PLUMBER Heating Contractor, Tinner -AND- Sheet Iron Worker LL WORK GUARANTEED 425 Bond Street i talton. M . UumtM U 4b W MNMV 177 m hmthuaw 01 HELP WANTED W A N T E DMa nngc r for branch of fieo we wish to locate here in As toria. Address, with references, The Morris Wholesale House, Cincinnati, Ohio. housework and to learn dressmak ing. Apply to r.lizabcth Hawks 519 Dunne street. WANTEDGIRL FOR GENERAL housework in family of three; good wages for right party. Apply co West Bond. 4-8-tf. ' UU.WI . 1 H'18IJ.!,.JJUl..,J.I.I.I .!U! FOR SALE. FOR SALE-EGGS FOR HATCH- ing; white leghorns; are the best layers. Apply R. Norton, Smith's Point. 4-7-6t. FOR SALE "THOROUGHBRED Wihte Spitz pup. Enquire Astorian ilice. ' ' 4 12-tf. FOR SALE-FURNITURE FOR A 6-room house; and the house for rent; a snap, enquire inira oim cor. Bond. Thone Red 2313. 4-3-tH FOR SALE-BOAT AND NET for sale cheap. Inquire at Astor House.: 4-9-3t. FOR SALE REAL ESTATE, FOR SALE-LOCKSLEY HALL Hotel, Seaside, Or.; this beautiful spot under the pines and overlooking the ocean is for sale; best money making property in the West; over 100 rooms; modern in .every way. For particulars apply to Mrs. L A. Carlisle on premises. FOR SALE-SMALL ROOMING house; partly furnished; must be sold at once, parties leaving town. Enquire 154 9th street. 4-10-tf. W A NT E D T WO OR THREE UN furnished rooms; on or near 11th street. Call on Phone Main 3711 WA NT E D-R ESI DEXCE ' BUfLD ing lot costing from $200 to $800. Banking Savings & Loan Associated, 168 Tenth street. FOR RElfT. FOR RENT 6-ROOM HOUSE for rent; furniture for sale; good location; 1 block from postoffice. In quire O. F. Morton for particulars. 4 12-3t. FOR RENT PLASNT FUR nished room; one or two gentle men. "X," Astorian. 4-S-tf. FOR RENT Furnished housekeep ing roms, 525 Bond street. FOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED rooms for gentlemen. Captain Ferchan, 3.10 17th street. MISCELLANEOUS. YOUR OWN BUSINESS-GET IN to business for yourself; the jewelry business; learn watchmaking, engrav ing and optics; easy terms; positions secured; money earned while learn in. Seattle Watchmaking School, cor. Fourth and Pike, Seattle. FURNITURE. Hildebrand & Gor HOUSE-CLEANING TIME. We sell Liquid Veneer, Jap-a-Lac, Linoleum Varnish, the three greatest furniture and floor renovators known. Go-cart rubber tires renewed. Cur tain stretchers seld or rented. Do You Wear Shoes? We sell the kind, that wear longest and look the best. The Dr. A Reed Cushion Shoe We handle a special line of Locrs,. Shoes Give us a trial. S. A. ., GOOD SHOES. 543 Bond St., op. Ross, Higgins & Co. GImRE FOUND. FOUND A FUR COLLARETTE on Commercial street; owner can have same by calling at this office. 4-14 tf. HOUSE MOVERS. FREDR1CKSON BROS.-We make a specialty of house moving, car penter!, contractors, general jobbing; prompt attention to all orders. Cor ner Tenth and Diianc streets. PROFESSIONAL CARDi. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES IlABERCROMBIB Attorney-t-Lw City Attorney Offices: City Hall JOHN C. McCUE , Attcrncy-at-Law Deputy District Attorney Page Buildiny 'we HOWARD M. BROWNELL ," Attorney-at-Law , ' Office with Mr. J. A. Eakin, at 420 Commercal St., Astoria. OSTEOPATHS. DR. RHODA C. HICKS Osteopath - Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 2061 b7S Commercial St.. Astoria, Ore. DENTISTS DR. VAUGHAN Dentist Pythian- Building, Astoria, Oregon DR. W. C LOGAN Dentist Commercial St. Shanahan Bldg, BUSINESS DIRECTORY. RESTAURANTS. TOKIO RESTAURANT. 35! Bond Street O(.posite Ross, Higgins & Co. Colee with Pie or Cake 10 Cts. FIRST.CLASS MEALS Regular Meals IS Cts. and Up. U. S. RESTAURANT. 434 Bond Street Coffee with Pie or Cake, 10 Cts. Firit-Class Meals, 15 Cts. HOTELS. HOTEL OXFORD 'J ( ( i i ' , Sixth and Oak Strs., Portland, Ore. A strictly modern hotel in center of business district; suites with or without private baths, running hot and cold water in every room; plenty of free baths. Rates $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. VICTOR BRANDT, Prop. WINES AND LIQUORS. Eagle Concert Hall (320 Astor Street) Rooms for rent by the day, week, or month Best rates in town. P. A. PETERSON, Prop. FISH MARKET. 77 Ninth St., near Bond , "Fresh and Salted Fish. Game and Poultry. Groceries, Produce and Fruit Imported and Domestic Goods. P. Bakotitch & Feo, Proprs. Pkone Red 2183 HOT O RCOLD Golden West "BO Tea Just Right CLASSET & DEVERS, PORTLAND, ORE. Seattle Fi iarlet BOAT BUILDER. rw t rvs. ii ,1' BOATBUILDING AND REPAIR. INO A SPECIALTY. 22nd and Exchange Street UNDERTAKERS, J. A. (1ILH.U OII & CO., Undertaker mid ICnibaliiicm. KxpcrliicMl 1-imIv Annlntunt When Denlred. CttlU Promptly Attended Day or Night. Tntton tldir. 12th mid DimiicSts AHTOUIA. OltiaiON IMionn MiilnUlil TRANSPORTATION. Steamer - Lurlinc Night Boat for Portland and Way Landings. Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday at 7 p. m. Leaves Portland Daily except Sunoay at 7 a. m. Quirk Service . Excellent Meals Good Bertha Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf. Landing Portland Foot Taylor St O. B. BLESSINQ, Agent Phone Main 2761. TRANSPORTATION. 0 CANADIAN PACIRIC 4TtlflPRia" Lino of the Atlantlo LESS THAN FOOr DAYS AT SEA During tbe summer season, the Empresses sail from Quebec to Liver pool; fast and luxurious. Nine hun dred miles in sheltered waters of the St Lawrence River and Gulf, Short ocean trip. Use this route and avoid sea sickness. Summer sailing lists and rates now ready. Apply to any Ticket Agent, or James Finlayson, Agent, Astoria, Or. MEDICAL. Unprecedented Suooestes of OUGEn THK GREAT CHINESE D0CT01 ' tr -k k . throiiffhont tlia TTnilAd Ck jaiiiiis wonderful eum. No polsoni or drugs usee. Be gusran tws to cure catarrh, asthma, lung sad throat trouble, rheumatism, nervousness, stomach, liver and kklnej, iemale torn plaint and all chronic diseuM SUCCESSFUL HOME TREATMENT. If you cannot call write for symptom blank and eircular, Inclosing 4 cents la stamps. :'-,.-(.. ;.. 1 THE C. GEE WO MEDICINE CO. 162 First St., Ciorner Morrison. PORTLAND, OREGON. PlfAM mention the Astorian. CONTRACTORS. J. B. Benoit &Son Contractors and Buildera. , Estimates given. Repairs a Specialty. Phone Red 2413. 893 Commercial St, LAUNDRIES. Those Pleated Bosom Shirt The kind known by dressy men In the summer, are difficult articles to launder nicely. Unless you know just how to do it, the front pleats won't iron down smooth, and the shirt front will look mtissy. Our New Press Ironer irons them without rolling or stretching. Try it. TROY LAUNDRY, Tenth and Duane. Phone Main 1991 T 1 The "K" Lint PASSENGERS 'FREIGHT i f .rvi "' " f .- C