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THE MORNING ASTORIAN Established 1873. Published Daily Except Monday by THE J. 8. UJs.i.iUNUttK w. cTTTJcrPTPTTfJN RATES. UW By mail, per year.... By carrier, per month OU wpitvt.V ASTttRTAN. ty mail, per xar, in advance.. ..$1.50 Entered as second-class matter July 36, 1906, at the postoffice at Astoria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March j, 18 CT 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 and Washington Showers. SPECIAL, AND SPECIOUS. Naturally the Portland shipper pleads the doctrine of the ship meeting the rail as far inland as pos sible; it is right that he should use it for all it is worth to him; no one blames him for his championship of the, to him, convenient and appropri ate opinion and program. But that does not make it the true and essen tial precept of quick and economical transportation, however aptly it may apply to a few of the world's great depots. If it were the universal rule, there would be no sea ports in the commercial sense; the enforcement of the principle would have drawn the sea commerce of the world to the farthest accessible inland points everywhere, and no rails would have sought the coast markets at all. It is an excellent rule where the topography of the country at the sea board prohibits the founding of a town or port, or makes the con struction of a railway thereto im practicable and overwhelmingly costly; but such conditions are ex ceedingly rare, and more rarely in superable. The truth of the business is the ship, as a deep sea carrier pure and simple, was never intended to go inland her own length farther than absolutely - necessary; and the ship owner the world over deprecates every mile of such traffic as a menace to his property; every railway bear ing to the seaboard is unfinished until its rails touch the docks at salt water; and the meeting point of car and ship is the plain and common line between land and sea. All pleas to the contrary are special, and specious, and no usage nor condition can justify nor qualify them, and es pecially, when the the argument is offered in such a case as pends be tween Portland and Astoria. If the IS square miles of debateable harborage belonging to Portland in the second rjver from here, and 100 miles away, was the first and only refuge for ships seeking the cargoes of the Oregon valleys, their meagre area and bare channel depths might pass muster as the essential port of the State and stand undisputed for all time as the accepted and rightful thing. But the premise is false to the core, when scaled by any one of the commoner rules of commerce; and is maintained only by reason of the dominant influences engendered of wealth and political and commer cial "pull", all of which must prevail until some great exigency arises to counteract and disprove it, fuch as war, flood, or commercial revulsion. When that time comes the North western world of America will know why this magnificent bay, within a dozen miles of deep water, with its 100 square miles of land-locked channel-ways and splendid natural facilities for the quickest possible despatch of a great commerce, has been allowed to lay unused by the powers that be, and the revelation will be decidedly interesting for both the cities in interest. The rails of Oregon and the ships of the world will meet at the mouth of the Columbia in due time, because it is of the supreme logic of de velopment, however long and suc cessful the opposition arrayed against it. NO 1908 REGATTA. Not until the June election shall have laid the political and ethical issues pending hereabout, can the decision of the Astoria Regatta com mittee to abandon the 1908 event, be discussed with calmness and accu acy. The committee has reached the conclusion after deliberate review of the situation and the exigencies ex- isiing at the moment, many of which may be out of running when the polls are closed; and subsequent consideration, coupled with a very popular demand, may induce a with drawal of the ban, and put the festi val back in its place and time. At 11 events it will not do any harm to hold the matter in abeyance in the popular mind and call for another ex pression when the atmosphere has cleared of the dubious elements that moved the committee to adopt the rule of waiver. TIME, THE QUALIFIER. A friend, who is given to thinking out the i olitical problems of the day, and who desires the best of all things for his fellows in the way of govern mental expedience, said yes-terday that he "was convinced that the continued operation of such laws as those imposing Statement No. 1, the referendum and initiative, and the recall, would, sooner, than later, ut terly destroy the partisan life and and principle among the people and set up an individualistic sentiment and action that would develop into anarchistic type and latitude." He was not morbid about it and made plenty of happy reservations to qualify the theory; but he was in earnest both in his conclusion and his deprecation. We cannot agree with him. The vast majority of our people are pos sessed of rational understanding of the principles of popular government and know that freedom of act and conscience is the fundament of it; that the popular edict, direct from the people, constitutional and unquestion able always, will be obeyed implic itly; while the legislative enactment framed too often without thought oi the people upon whom it imposes, and far too often devised with dan gerous and ulterior motives, subject to a multitude of constructions in the courts of the land, is a living menace to its own fulfilment; that while we have had what was deemed to be actual freedom under the law, we have had only that justice that could be bought and paid for, in the larger and commoner sense; that the politicians, the political and cor porate layers, and the office holders, of the nation, have abused and warped the law in fact, and spirit, until it is without semblance of the fixed, organic and dependable re liance; that the laws of the people alluded to, will, in course of time, wipe out the abuses and rouse the wider and nobler conformity so es sential to popular peace and happi ness; that many may think out the terms and text and effect of the new mandates by himself, but when it comes to placing them upon the tablets of the nation or the state, he is but a unit in a magnificent and coherent expression of popular pow er and righteous regulation, a real ization too remote from anarchistic license and independence to be con sidered for an instant. Time, amendment, simplification, and broad obedience to the law, will make the last of them a bulwark of strength and dependence, and that is what popular government means, it it means anything at all ! EDITORIAL SALAD It will cost a considerable sum to take the American fleet through the Suez Canal on its tour of the world, but we can make this up some time in the future when other nations want to use the Panama Canal. Tnrkey quickly made itself agree able to Italy when threatened with a fleet. Captain Mahan was right about sea power. Italy would think a long time before tackling the Turk on land. Col. Bryan refuses to disclose the names of the malefactors who are accumulating a slush fund to defeat his nomination at Denver. Has the colonel heard anything about the publicity movement? A railroad village in the Panama zone, consisting of 110 houses, is to be moved two miles for canal pur poses. The towpath, for once, has turned the tables on the locomotive. Would you give twenty-five cents to stop your cough t Then get a bottle of Kemp's Balsam id you will hava enough for the whole family. It costt druggists 26c. Notice to Our Customers. We are pleased to announce that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung trouble is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drum Store. THE PERFECT WAY. Scores of Astoria Citizens Have Learned It If you suffer from backache, There is only one way to cure it. The perfect way is to cure the kid neys. A bad back means sick kidneys. Xeclcct it. urinary troubles follow. Doan's Kidney Pills are made for kidneys only. George K. Parrish, 3724 E. Oak St., Portland, says: "Not a symptom of kidney trouble has returned sine I used Doan's Kidney Pills some years ago and 1 am pleased to con firm the statement I gave in their favor at that time. Prior to using them I had suffered a great deal from dull heavy pains in my back am through the region of the kidneys, tins trouble having resulted from a severe cold. I was gradually grow ing worse when Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to my attention and be ing impressed with the good reports .1. ... T .1 . I.. concerning uiem, i uruvurcu suppiy. As stated above they completely dis posed of my trouble after a short use." Plenty more proof like this from Astoria people. Call at Chas. Rogers & Son's drug store and ask what customers report. For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. AN OPEN LETTER. To whom it may concern: Do The Saloons Own Astoria? Petitions to submit the question of local option in precincts Nos. 2 and 3 of Astohia have been tiled. The saloon men of the city, however, arc convinced that it would be very much to the detriment of their nefarious business for the question to be sub mitted to the voters in these pre cincts. They are determined that if threats, bulldozing and underhanded work can set aside these petitions the voters of these precincts shall not express their wishes with reference to local option in the coming June election. They have circulated hand bills containing the names of all who signed petition No. 3 with the fol lowing heading which speaks for it self as to their design in publish ing it: "PROHIBITIONISTS." "The following is a list of the voters who signed the local option petition for precinct No. 3, between Seventh and Tenth streets, and the business they are engaged in, and should be preserved for future future business reference. Many of them have received considerable patronage from te saloons." In addition to this the saloon men have undertaken in the following way to annul the petitions in precincts Nos. 2 and 3: By threatening them with boycott and with the loss of their positions they have endeavored to secure the signatures of the local option petitioners to a request to the county court to remove their names from the local option petition. In view of the above facts we de sire to ask every citizen of Astoria if he is willing to be owned and con trolled by a few saloon men We call attention to the fact that the saloon men began the light by filing petitions to submit the questions of "saloons or no saloons" in precincts Nos. 1, 6 and 7, and refuse to accede to the request of business represen tatives to come to an agreement, thus indicating their utter disregard for the business interests of our city. Why should these men say that the citizens of precincts Nos. 2 and 3 shall not have the right to vote on the1 same question? It is a fact known and read of all men that the saloons have openly and boldly violated every law on the statute books with reference to their business. Shall men who are known to be violators of law dictate to law- abiding citizens on what they shall or shall not vote? Do the saloons so completely own the City of Astoria that they can say to one precinct you MUST vote on the question of "s loons or no saloons" and to another precinct you must be silent on the question? Has not the saloon power had the business men of Astoria by the throat long enough? Have men en gaged in other business no rights that saloon men are bound to re spect? Will not every right-thinking man stand by the men whom the saloons have threatened to boycott and to rob of their positions? (Signed), PRESS COMMITTEE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.- Suscribe for the Morning Astorian, 60 cents per month. ,mmrmmmmtj HH " I HI I 11.11 Lijiliiii "T ' , ' 'y',, m Yesterdav I This Mornin? H hi i i ti I I Mrs. Brown winked at Mr. Brown winked at I II the Grocer. Mrs. Brown and said: I 1 "There's Much in a Wink." I IHC Why? Wink at the Grocer and learn. X. Read It Before jf I You Eat It The World's Best Climate is not entirely free from disease, on the high elevations fevers prevail, while on the lower levels malaria is encountered to a greater or less ex tent, according to altitude. To over come climate affections lassitude, ma laria, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy is Electric Bitters, the great alternative and blood puri fier; the antidote for every form of bodily weakness, nervousness, and in somnia. Sold under guarantee at Charles Rogers & Son drug store. Price 50c. Bertha M. Clays celebrated drama "Dora Thorne", will be the attraction at the opera house, one night only, May 10. This great love play is im mortal and never fails to attract hundreds of readers of the great novelist. It is, without doubt, one of the foremost romances of the age, full of heart interest and pathos blen ded with a vein of the most delightful comedy. The scenes are laid in England. More News From the New England States. If any one has any doubt as to the virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they need only to refer to Mr. Alvin II. Stimpson, of Willamantic, Conn., who, after almost losing hope of re covery, on account of the failure of so many remedies, finally tried Foley's Kidney Coure, which he says was "just the thing" for him, as four bottles cured him completely. lie is now entirely well and free from all the suffering incident to acute kidney trouble. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. Valued Same as Gold, B. G. Stewart, a merchant of Cedar View, Miss., says: "I tell my cus tomers when they buy a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills they get the worth of that much gold in weight, if afflicted with constipation, malaria or biliousness." Sold under guarantee at Charles Rogers & Son's drug store. 25c. Bertha M. Clay's famous novel "Dora Thorne," will be beautifully produced at the opera house, one night only, May 10. This is general ly conceded by every one to be the most popular love play ever written, and is without doubt the best by this famousc writer, It will be presented at the opera house by a thoroughly capable company. u Mrs. S. Joyce, 180 Sullivan St., Claremont, N. II., writes: "About a year ago I bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. It cured me of a severe case of Kidney trouble of several years standing. It certainly is a grand, good medicine, and I heartily recommend it." Disturbed the Congregation. The person who disturbed the con gregation last Sunday by a continually coughing is requested to buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store. THE ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS Shasta Route and Const Line of the Southern Pacific Company Through Oregon and California Over 1300 miles of scenic beauty and interest attractive and Instruc tive. This great railroad passes through a country unsurpassed for its scenic attractions, and introduces the traveler to the vast arena soon to become the scene of the world's greatest industrial activities. There is not an idle or uninteresting hour on the trip ,snd the variety of conditions presented excites wonder and admiration. Special Low Rate Tickets now on Sale at All Ticket Offiat $BB.OO I Portland to Los Angeles and Return I Long limit on tickets and stop-over privileges. Corresponding rates from J other points. Inquire of G. W. Roberts, local agent, for full particulars and helpful publications describingthe country through which this great highway extends, or address WM. McMurrar General Passenger Agent, Portland. ASTORIA & COLUMBIA R1YER RAILROAD Only All Rail Route to PORTLAND nd A EASTERN POINTS TWO DAILY TRAINS Steamship Tickets via all Ocean Lines at Lowest Rates. Through tickets on sale. Forjrates, steamship and sleeping-car reservations, call on or address G. D. JOHNSON, General Agent 12th St., nearlCommercial St. Astoria, Oregon John Fox, Pres. F. L. Bishop, Sec. Astoria Savings Bank, Treat. Nelson Troyer, Vice-Pres. and Supt ; 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 Street First National Bank of Astoria, Ore; ESTABLISHED 18HJ. Capital 5 i ' I $100,000
