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(Bp Owing? Established 1873. Published Daily Except Monday by SUBSCRIPTION RATES, By mail, per year .... By carrie', per month WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per year, in advance $1.50 Entered as second-class matter July 30, 1906, a the postoffice at As toria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Orders for the delivering of The Morning Astorian to either residence or place of business may be made bypostal .card or through telephone. Any irregularity in delivery should be immediately reported to the office of publication. TELEPHONE MAIN 661. ,the:weather ' Oregon, Washington, and Idaho Showers and cooler. OREGON LIVESTOCK. To have a state fair without a live stock department would be like a circus without horses and bareback' riders or clowns. The Oregon State Fair, which will be held at Salem on September 14-19, next, will be a record-breaker in the matter of livestock exhibits if one may judge from the letters of inquiry for space, which the secretary, Frank A. Welch, is receiv ing daily at present. The usual large herds of former exhibitors will be on grounds and there wil be new breed ers numbered among those seeking honor and the ribbons. Harry West, j the Jersey breeder at Scappoose, Co lumbia county, is going to be out in full force with his string of heavy cream producers, of which ten have lately been purchased by him in In diana, the cost price being $4090. They are of rich blood, and Mr. West will give ?11 other ejrseymen a lively rub for the premiums. W. C. Mor row and A. F. Domes, of the Wil liamette aVlley, will be numbered among the Jersey breeders' who will be showing their cattle for the first tune at the state fair; and there are r.thers, too. D. H. Looney, of Jef ferson, is among the entries with his splendii Jerseys and Guernseys. The tkinsons, ct Newberg, have made a requisition for space for their Jerseys, which were not at the fair of 1907 owing to others matters which pre vented them making a display. The Holstein breders will be right up in front, also, for P. A. Frakes, of Co lumbia county, and John L. Smith, of near Spokane, Washington, are com ing with their black and white ani mrils who fill the milk pails to over flowing. BROAD CHARTER WORK. The centralization of the charter work here within the radius of the Common Council, by way of member ship, employment of counsel, and the naming of the seawall commission, is taken to be so much a stretch of councilmanic authority by a good many of our citizens, as to lend sharp emphasis to the Portland plan; that of appointing the mayor and two councilmen, to select five citizens each, to make up the final commis sion on charter provision. The "inner circle" theory of public and organic work is worn threadbare these days, and the people are de manding broader systems and are go ing to have them. The tendency of all new municipal law, and in fact, of all law, is wider, freer, and lets the public in on the propositions near est to its interest, and this principle is very pronounced in Oregon. This without reproach in the pres ent instance, and merely to apprise those who are not wise to the situ ation that there is such a feeling and such comment, and that it is likely to crystalize into independent charter action before the Ides of December. In fact there is strong talk of radical action among the taxpayers of a movement to force their own poli cies to the front this winter and check the alleged tendency toward extraor dinary public expenditures until the cummunity has, in part, overtaken its pending obligations. With a new council of thirteen members in the new regime, it is felt that the chances for redeeming the city from more than she can stand in the way of burdensome engage ments is not made any brighter; that the new organism will be unweildy, u mnAU, r,f the economy essential, and rather unpromising of reform and retrenchment, owing to the desire of "1 2tatorifiit THE J. S. DELLINGER CO. ...$7.00 . .60 the new members to do something distinctive for their constituencies, and of the old members not to lose any of their prestige along that line. The situation is taking on its grave qualities day by day, and it will sur prise no one to hear of some plain, practical perhaps retroactive, amend ments, being tiled for submission to the people at the Astoria poles in De cember. MR. BENSON'S ILLNESS. , The grave illness of Secretary of State Frank W. Benson is a matter of deep concern to the people at large as well as to the host of personal friends interested, and the hope is abroad that he may yet master the ailments against which he has contend ed for so long, and fill out, not only his term of office, but' that larger and fuller term of life the ratio of aver ages permits to men of his age. He has the warm sympathy of many friends in this end of old Oregon, and if good wishes count in the scheme of effective, yet indirect, forces, he is certain to get well, with, or without, the threatened operation. THE POLICE COMMISSION. The resignation of T. F. Laurin as a member of the Astoria Police Com mission, having been filed with, and accepted by, the Common Council, the matter becomes significant in view of the mooted abrogation of the com mission at the hands of the voters at the December polls. It will be a matter of rejoicing when the useless and obstructive de partment . is ousted. It has always been more of an impediment than a utility and under the conflicting ordi nances in force, will ever be a nui sance, if not a menace. It has al ways figured as a "fifth-wheel" and can safely and rationally be dispensed with, if only to leave the administra tion of this important element of civic government free nad effective. With all due respect to the gentlemen at interest, the man resigning and the man succeeding, we hope the council will ignore the vacancy and thus put itself on record for the benefit of the voting public before whom the sub ject of its final ouster will soon come for settlement. Minnesota announces that it could vise 7000 more harvest hands at good wages. This is a year of big crops and the job of saving them all is a matter of general interest. A Southern Democratic paper says the Republicans of the West are an tagonistic to those of the East. When this dream ends next fall, East and West will be found standing together and holding a considerable slice of the South. A Chinese fruit grower in Califor nia keeps in his bedroom a thermom eter that rings him up when it falls to a certain point, and in his orchard under each tree is a covered pot filled with crude petroleum, which he lights, producing a smudge equal to 8 de gress of warmth. Mr. Burbank is not California's only fruit wizard. Three hundred years ago Champlain made a run across the Atlantic in eighteen days in a vessel of eighty tons. It is said that the 20,000-ton warship in which the prince of Wales has just come over would cross in four days, as she accomplished twen- ty-eight knots on her trial.The Que bec celebration has added to his repu tation by the light thrown on the de tails of his history. Three hundred years ago Chani plain made a quick run across the Atlantic in 18 days in a vessel of 80 tons. It is said that the 20,00U-ton warship in which the prince of Wales has just come over could cross in THE MORNING WISII to say a few words upon political conditions in our country. I nm much disturbed over theso condi tions. There seeins to bo a GRADUAL TREND IX SOME RESPECTS TOWARD UNBIOHT EOUSNESS IN THE GREAT MASS OF OUR PEOPLE, . and thinking men must realize that tho I I i problem must be met without delay. POLITICIANS MUST BE PURGED. THERE 1$ NO POLITICS WITHOUT MORALITY, THERE IS NO MORALITY WITHOUT RELI GION, AND WITHOUT RELIGION THERE 18 NO GOD. In politics today men will sell their votes for $1.50. Corrupt polit ical bosses in many states and cities lead men to vote either way they choose. Men are nominated and BECOMES SUBSERVIENT OF THE BOSS. Still, my confidence in the peoplo is not shaken, and, whoever is elected to office, I do not fear for BUT THE DUTY THAT CONFRONTS EITHER MR. TAFT OR MR. BRYAN, AND BOTH ARE VERY ESTIMABLE GENTLEMEN, IB PLAIN. IT IS THAT THEY 8HOULD LEAD PUBLIC SENTIMENT INTO THE CHANNEL OF A HIGHER AND BETTER PUBLIC MORALITY. tour days, as she accomplished -t knots on her trial, Champlain sug gested a canal at Panama. The Que bec celebration has added to his rep utation by the light thrown on the details of his history. Minnesota announces that it could use "00 more harvest hands at good wages. This is a year of big crop' and the job of saving them all is a A Southern democratic paper says the republicans of the west arc an tagonistic to those of the east. When this dream ends next fall, east and west will be found standing together and holding a considerable slice of the South. A Chinese fruit grower in Califor nia keeps in his bedroom a thermom eter that rings him up when it fails to a certain point, and in his orchard under each tree is a covered pot filled with crude petroleum, which he lights, producing a smudge equal to 8 degrees of warmth. Mr. Burbank is not California's only fruit wizard. 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Hayes and William McKinley four years in the 23rd Ohio Regiment, and have no ail ment except chronic diarrhoea, which this remedy stops at once." For sale by Frank Hart and leading drug gists. What is Best for Indigestion? Mr. A. Robinson, of Drumquin, On tario, has been troubled for years with indigestion, and recommends Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as "the best medicine I ever used." If troubled with indigestion Dr con stipation give them a trial. 1 hey are certain to prove beneficial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Frank Hart's Drug Store and lead ing druggists. Subscribe to the Morning Astorian, COFFEE Is perishable, it ought to be kept in tight packages, not exposed to air. Tear rrocr raturn jour money It 1 fat SthMJni'i Bed; pir hla ASTORIAN. ASTORIA. Trend Toward Unrighteousness In Our Politics. -i- By CARDINAL GIBBONS. ! f elected who are unfit TinNKLr O TO OBEYING TILE ORDERS my country's welfare. ALL KINDS OF GIRLS. Opera Season Gives The Chorus Beautiei A Field Day. NEW YORK, Aug. 18. Chorus! Angers had a field day yesterday in the Manhattan Opera House and for five hour tall, short, brunette, and blonde girl sang to prove their ability to become members of the grand opera choru. An accompan- REGATTA NOTES August 27-28-29 v. .V- -'-t.-t.i-- 1 "VJ. . . ROOMS WANTED All persons having rooms to let on Regatta days, please write or telephone street num ber, price and number of rooms, to the secretary of the Regatta Commit tee. Phone 2901, Main. Look out for Macbeth's Wild West Show on the last night of the Regatta Saturday, August. 29. Pie-eating mon keys, two-legged tigers, freckle-faced lions, camels that never drink water, trunkless elephants, howless hyenas and a number of other animals pe culiar to Astoria only. Friday night, August 28, will occur the grandest illuminated marine pa rade ever seen on the Oregon Coast. Liberal prizes for the boats partici pating. Plenty of music and fire works. Secure grand stand seat ear ly. Country Dance at Armory Hall, Flavel Dock. The only Dick Dav- lies, inventor of the Regatta Jig, in charge of this show. Tug (A war during the three days of the Regatta, between Finland, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Austria, America, Italy, Germany, France, Ire land, England and other countries too numerous to mention. Arnold's great street shows unpar allelled attractions day and night with fair treatment for all. Three or four bands of music con tinually playing popular airs, includ ing De Caprio's famous band of 31 pieces from The Oaks. j No bills will be paid unless accom- ' .panicd by requisitions signed by Farmers' Fair and industrial exhib- j Chairman and Secretary of the Re it, including flower show in the base-lgatta Committee. OREGON. it at nt a piano and 0cr Hammer stein at nt hi dck ami between these two the voice were tried, one after another and nt length. Rut that wa not all, for the itnpres stria had decided to I'uid out why tlioe who failed were lacking in voice and to this end Dr. Frank E. M tier a specialist on the throat, wa there. Me at in darkened room fortified by a light, reflector and nit mcrnti. instrument and the limine ccsful applicant filed in before him and hi reflector. He examined throat after throat, catalogued defect and explained why the voice was impaired in it ctTcctivcncM and was robbed of its beauty. It wa a novel experiment f.r most operatic impreario are content wit h knowing that there are bad voice without trying to find out why they arc bad, but it may have been balm for the rejected applicant to be told that some ailment of chord or tonsil Mood in the way of their singing. Dr. Miller til 0 accounted for the voice of the successful one. It wa a new idea of hunting a grand opera choru along cientiflc line, Dlarrhoca Cured. "My father ha for yean been troubled with diarrhoea, and tried ev ery means possible to effect a cure, I without avail," write John II. Zir- kle of Philippi, W. Va. He aw Chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised in the Philippi Republican and decided to try it.. The result is one bottle cur ed him and he has not suffered with the disease for eighteen month. Be fore taking this remedy he wa a con- I slant sufferer. He is now sound and we" an s'though sixty year old, can do a much work as a young man. Sold by Frank Hart and leading j druggists. Subscribe to The Morning Aitoria . 60 cent per month, delivered by carrier. '-V-fliS -JM- J mcnt of the Court House in charge of Expert Dow. Queen of the Regatta and Admiral Shepherd will do the honors cus tomary on the occasion. Best decorated float in grand par ade Thursday Afternoon, August 27, will receive first prize of $50; second prize, $40, and third prize, $20. The soctety or union making the best ap pearancc in this parade regardless of number will receive a beautiful pen nant inscribed "Banner Lodge, ' Re gatta, 1908." Athletic program by members of the Coast Artillery, Fort Stevens and Columbia. A baby show at which mammas will be pleased. all the Italian Cruiser, "Puglia," will hon or the occasion with their visit. Scandinavian Saengerfest, Saturday night, August 29, and Sunday after noon, August 30. Log-rolling contest. Yacht, motor boat, shell, fish boat and other water sports, including international single shell race between Laing of British Columbia, and Gloss of the United States. Officials of Portland, The Dalles, Rainier, Vancouver, Ilwaco, Chinook, Cathlamet, Skamokawa, and other cities will be present. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 TRANSPORTATION. The"KMLlne PASSENOERS FREIOHT Steamer Lurline Night Boat for Portland and Way Landings. Leaves Astoria dally txcept Sunday at 7 p. m. Leaves Portland Daily Except Sunday at 7 a. m. 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