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THE MORNING ASTOIUAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. 8UTUKDAY. MAY 30, 08. Established 1873. Published Daily Except Monday by THE J. S. DELLINGER CO SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By mail, per year By carrier, per month $7.00 .60 .$1.50 WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per year, in advance Entered as second-class matter July 30. 1906, at the postoffke at As toria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3. 1879. r.A. f. Aivrirr of The Mornine Astorian to either residence or place of business may be made by postal .card or through telephone. J v . ... . tn hm rtffie Any irregularity in delivery should ce lmmeuiatciy of publication, TELEPHONE MAIN 661. THE WEATHER Oregon, Washington, and Idahc Cloudy and showers. THE PATRIOTIC DOLLAR. There are patriotic men and women, galore, in every community in this broad land who flame into hot rebel lion at the merest whisper of re-j proach against their town or city or county, or place of residence and revenue; who mouthe and froth and yawp on the instant some flat truth is told of them and their management of that town or county or home; who throw spasm after spasm of virtuous indignation at every criticism cast their way and especially if the stric ture be so true that denial is futile; and there are other patriots, who, knowing the limitations that hedge us all in, strive manfully to make the most and best of deplorable condi tions and by word and deed, timely and generous, try to save that same community from the touch of reac tion and inertia. The difference be tween the patriots alluded to may be traced to the dollar, the dollar oatriotic. and the dollar-reccdent These dollars are at the bottom of the status of every community in the country; they account for the lethargy, the poverty of progress, the cold in difference, the abnegation, and com mercial paralysis, of the community, or, again, they tell of the life, the spirit of success, the charm and pow er of progress and prosperity, the certainty and assuredness of being and doing and living in recognized and acceptable and np-to-date fashion This is the story of the patriotic dol lar everywhere on earth. Is Astoria bankrupt at this coin? . , LAND POVERTY. We hear a great deal from many of our friends down about this necl: of -he woods of being land-poor, stag gered by land taxes, and at wit's-cnd to know what to do with their costly possessions;' the constant reiteration of ill plaint has gotten on our nerves and set our sympathetic nature all a quiver with desire to alleviate the stress. We have no land of our own: therefore we cannot enter into the thing with the poignant and realistic sense of its actual limit of strain; but, conning the situation for avenues of relief, we hazard the bald sug gestion that they give away one-halt of their land, outright, upon such term's and conditions, and to such people, as shall ensure the develop ment, utility and enhanced value of the other half. If a man owns 500 acres of forest land that he cannot improve himself, it might be profitable to give some energetic man or men, of family and character, 50 or 100 or 200 acres of it, to clear the tract, upon such terms as would make it a matter of sheer profit for all concerned, bring the property of all within the purview of the markets, advance its value, and make it worth the while of all to pay the taxes; if it be tide-lands, do the same thing, with due provision that all of it shall be diked by the bene ficiaries, and make the gift reversion able in the event of default, either by mortgage or the terms of gift; if it be water-frontage, give a modicum of it to the man who will put a mill or a factory or a dock and warehouse, or any appreciable improvement upon his share of it, thus redeeming it from desuetude and making that which re mains to the donor of some distinct relative value. Give it away, and civilize it; bring it within the radius of activity and determinable value. This beats lugging it around through life, or several lives and generations, barren, profitless, inept, inert, im poverishing its owner to a point ana lagous to its own impoverishment. We realize the effrontry of such a suggestion right here in Astoria but our interest in these unhappy owners of too much burdensome property inspires us with unusual courage and we dare urge this expedient for their good as for that of the city and coun ty. It is the way things are done in other live communities, and always with magnificent results. We know it will fall flat, so flat we may not be even reproached with our temerity; but the knowledge of having done our poor best to give a cue, a hint of salvation, compensates for what of sneer and denial must ensue. the country ever since the supreme trick of the Tilden-llayes imbroglio was so cleverly and shamelessly turned, that the country at large ha.i gotten into the habit of peering Oregon-ward in her electoral season to note what new political innovation is to be sprung out here; anil it has generally had something to laugh at, to grieve over, to sneer upon; and but blamed little to inspire its pride and popular interest. It has been no worse, perhaps, than any of the other States where overwhelming party dominance has been flagrantly, un wisely and even evilly used; but in lone summer election, detached, and leading, has given it a spectacular an I distinct prominence unnoted in. tlio massed elections of November. Wc can easily imagine the people, everywhere, wondering if the famous old Republican strong hold that h;n twice elected a Democratic governor, is so obsessed with its strange ami perverted infatuation that it will elect, even tentatively, a Democratic United States Senator on Monday next; and if, having done this, the false and fatuitotis program will be confirmed and branded in by its Legislature. We could answer these unasked questions, of course, but time must serve the end of this folly, and the nation will know all about it at the proper moment; but for the living hour this is the attitude of our fol lows abroad in the country, and these the doubts that beset them. There may come a wave of sober second thought, of mental re-adjustment and clarity, of spasmodic revulsion to old principles and pandered faiths, that will knock these expectations silly and cause momentary hope of better things; but ? 111 J Cards of Candidates in the Coining Election REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET This recipe is highly recommended by one of our correspondents; try it for desert tomorrow. Peel five bananas, rub smooth with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add one teacup sweet cream beaten to a stiff froth, then add one 10c. package of Lemon JELL-0 dissolved in 1 tea cups boiling water. Pour into mold and when cold garnish with candied cherries. Serve with whipped cream, or any good pudding sauce. JELL-0 is sold by all Grocers at 10c . per package. ALL EYES ON OREGON. The eye of America is turning this way and by Tuesday next will be fastened upon Oregon with curiosity and concern. There has been so much of political prestidigitation up in this corner of ylir From PesKpy W the most healthful SSjLM M of fruits, comes the fej chief ingredient of p' Sk rrZi'zzt3 The only baking powder fij Xm0 madejrom Royal i Wprral Grape Cream jf Jijjjl Cost a little more thin the injurious alum or phoipUte of lime powders, but with Royal you are Hire of pure, healthful food. Subscribe for the Morning Astorian. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE II I 11 At Astoria, in the State of Oregon, at the close of business, May 14th, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $389,294.29 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 6,097.30 U. S. Bonds to secure cir culation 47,000.00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. 1,400.00 Bonds, securities, etc 55,430.00 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 52,094.42 Due from State Banks and Bankers 22,169.77 Due from approved reserve agents 189,322.37 Checks and other cash items 283.92 Notes of other National Banks : 2,280.00 Nickels, and cents 546.08 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Specie $191,300 Legal-tender notes 355 191,655.00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent. of circulation) 2,350.00 Total $959,923.15 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $100,000.00 Surplus fund 25,000.00 Undivided profits, less ex penses and taxes paid... 28,453.40 National Bank notes out standing 47,000.00 Individual deposits subject to check $595,717.05 Demand certificates of de posit $163,252.70 Certified checks. 500.00 759,469.75 Total : $959,923.15 State of Oregon, County of Clatsop, ss: I, S. S. Gordon, Cashier of the above-named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. S. S. GORDON, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of May, 1908. V. BOELLING, Notary Public. CorrectAttest: G. C. FLAVEL, w. f. McGregor, JACOB KAMM, Directors. For United States Senator H. M. Cake For Congressman W. R. Ellis Justice Supreme Court Robert S.lBean Oregon Food & Dairy Commissioner .o J. W. Bailey Commissioner of Railroads Clyde B. JAitchi son Prosecuting Attorney E. B. Tongue .o For Representatives C.A.Leinen weber j John C. McCue 'Jot County Commissioner (Four-year term) John Frye 1 For County Commissioner (Two-year term) Fred H. Moore For County Clerk J. C. Clinton For County Sheriff M. R. Pomeroy For County Assessor T. S. Cornelius For County Treasurer W. A.JSherman For County Surveyor G. F. Parker For County Coroner J. A. Gilbaugh For Justice of the Peace P. J. Goodman For Constable JohnSayer VOTE FOR JohnSayer "LIVERPOOL JACK" Republican Nominee for Constable A FEW SPECIALS' SOMETHING EXTRA FINE Crcsta Blanca Sautcme (Chateau Sr: 60c Pints Crest White). Chianti. Cresta Blanca Spa Burgundy. Nips. Cresta Blanca (Red and Cresta Blanca Sparkling OC UvV AMERICAN IMPORTING CO, 589 Commercial Street THE LEADING BUSINESS COLLEGE ELKS BUILDING, PORTLAND, OREGON A course in our College means better workbetter wages. If interested, call or write (or catalogue A. I. M. WALKER, Pres. . . . O. A. BOSSERMAN. Sec To the First 500 Children Bringing this "Ad." and opening an account, we will deposit the first 50 cents, conditional that the child deposit 50 cents at time of opening account and one dollar per month for eleven months. The account will then be worth $12.00 besides oper cent, interest and is subject to withdrawal according to State law. Remember your account is secured by real estate. Children under fourteen eligible. THE BANKING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASS'C'N. 108 10th St. Phone Black 2181 Notice to Our Customers. We are pleased to announce that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung trouble is not affected jy the National Pure Food and Drug aw 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 Drug Store. Probably it is your stomach and not your heart that causes pain in neigh borhood of the heart. H it is, Lane's Family Medicine will give relief. 25 cents at druggists'. Irritation of the throat and hoarse ness are relieved immediately by two or three little swallows of Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure. Grip COFFEE Why do we drink so much poor coffee? Because ood coffee is so good. Ytw poor whirs, year ami It yea. tfoa't Ike fcfatlUai't Bait; wt pay hi. PRACTICAL POINTS PRACTICAL POINTS On Banking No. 5 Important to the business men: "laving an account with thU bank Ktiarantt'os the security lor your funds "assures prompt, satisfactory service and t lie most courteous treatment. You will lind an account with the Scandinavian-American Savings Rank a valuable asset to you. SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, 506-508 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore. FIRST NATIONAL UK OF ASTORIA DIRECTORS Jacob Kamm W. F. McGregor G. C. Flavel J. W. Ladd S. S. Gordon Capital $100,000 Surplus 25,000 Stockholders' Liability 100,000 ESTAIiLIHHKO 18t. J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President. O. I. PETERSON, Vice-President. FRANK PATTON, Cashier J. W. GARNER, Assistant Cashief Astoria Savings Bank Capital Paid in $115,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $100,000 Transacts a General Banking Business Interest Paid on Time Deposit FOUR PER CENT PER ANNUM. Eleventh and Duane Sts. Astoria, Oregea. THE GE M C. F. WISE, Prop. Choice Wines, Liquors Merchants Lunch Frsm c,Kr "!3 m. to 1:30 p. n. Hot Lunch at All Hours. aj o0tj Corner Eleventh and Commercial ASTORIA, - - - , OREGON Subscribe to The Morning Astorian i