THE MORNING ASTOKIAN, ASTORIA. OREGON.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
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Entered as second-class matter July 30, 1906, a the postoffice at As
toria, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
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.THEGWEATHER
Oregon and Washington Fair and
cooler except near coast
Idaho Fair.
BY WAY OF SUGGESTION.
We have been asked to give a prac
tical suggestion of what we have
meant by government by commis
sion, upon which we have had some
thing to say recently, and 'we are
quite willing to venture a hint in this
behalf, if it shall not be taken too
seriously, or everatfer alluded to as a
dictum, if the new policy should be
come popular with the people of As
toria. There are many forms of commission-administration,
in vogue in
the country, already, and each has
merit, none being as yet quite per
fect; and in presenting a proposition
ot the kind it calls for a temerity
quite foreign to this office, freely as
we are given to speaking our mind on
public affairs. If the time shall come
when Astoria wants to change her
civic staff, budget and rule of action
ana reorganize upon a commission
basis, we would like to see it done in
the following manner:
Adopt amendments to her charter,
providing for the abrogation of all
wards, boundaries and representatives
and their administrative relation and
effect; for the establishment of cer
tain specific commissions to take
over, control, and dispense the de
partmental affairs of the city, each
commission to consist of two mem
bers to be elected by the people at
large for such terms as will pass one
of the two on to the succeeding com
mission; for the election of a mayor
upon a reasonably long tenure of
office and with ex-officio membership
in every commission so established
with power to cast the deciding vote
upon all issues upon which any of
said commissions shall be divided; for
the monthly meeting of each commis
sion, a quarterly meeting of the sev
eral commissions for general confer
ence on municipal affairs and the in
terchange of opinions, plans, and esti
mates of public works underway and
projected, the mayor to act as chair
man of such general meeting; for the
election of two civic secretaries who
shall serve the special commissions
and the general meeting, and make
and preserve the records thereof as
they shall transpire; for the payment
of reasonable salaries for the mayor,
the .commissioners and the secretaries
aforesaid; for the bonding of each
and all of them in adequate amounts
for the faithful performance of all
duties and the custody and account
ing of all funds; for the interposition
of a certain percentage of the voting
and taxpaying citizens as against the
enactment of extraordinary enter
prises; and for such other, and further
relief as the new idea may contain or
demand.
As for the commissions they may
be made to cover all the especial and
separate needs of the city, such as
Finance, Police, Streets, Engineering,
Harbor and Docks, Printing, etc.,
etc., each and all with authority and
function of the first instance, and sub
ject always to popular prohibitive
action.
Now this can be improved, might
ily, and we shall be glad to hear from
the next man concerned!.
No engineering plan is feasible un
less the earth to be traversed, or
shifted, is amenable to the treatment.
And there are spots of ours that sim
ply will not conform to the purposes
designed for. Luckily the area af
fected is small and clearly defined,
and whatever radical remedy is at
last found for the evil, should not be
hard to apply, nor unsuccessful. But,
the ever increasing values of prop
erty in a city like this, warrant the
immediate abatement of the trouble,
and, as we have relied upon our own
surmises and theories long enough to
prove their inutility, the next best
thing is to bring in the man who does
know, not only the fundamental
cause, but the real remedy as well,
and pay him to demonstrate the one
and plan for the actual relief.
Inexperience and failure in the
prosecution of public works is vastly
expensive, ana yet the Digger, ana
conclusive, bills for solid accomplish
ment are paid ungrudgingly because
of the finality of them. And as an.
economic policy we should encourage
and adhere to the doing of thing
rightly in the first instance and not
waste good money and time in theo
retiu and futile movements. There
are several generations of people at
intrest in this matter.
DAWNING FREEDOM.
The Sultan of Turkey, at the de
manu ot tne Young lurks, a new
progressive party, and the army, has
issued a decree granting the people a
constitution, a parliament, freedom of
the press and other reforms.
AH over Turkey the women are dis
carding their veils and taking part in
the street demonstrations with the
men in celehjating the new liberties
and the men cheer the unveiled worn
The dispatches say:
The most remarkable feature of
the political upheaval in Turkey has
been the participation of hundreds of
thousands of women who emerged
from the seclusion of the harems,
tore off their veils and marched brave
ly through the streets. The command
of the Koran that women should ap
pear veiled was cancelled by a Mos
lem priest who issued his proclama
tion from the mosque. 'We will help
make the world beautiful by thif act,'
the priest declared."
Without exception the innovation
i$ approved and one now sees the
bright faces of the Turkish women in
stead of the gloomy veils that en
shrouded them. This may truly be
regarded as one of the greatest vic
tories yet won for woman's pro
gress. . V
ALL FOR OREGON.
NEEDED, A GEOLOGIST.
In view of all that has been done in
this city in the way of street improve
ment and of all that is projected,
theoretically, and formally, it is not
inappropriate to suggest that the ser
vices of a practical geologist be em
ployed for such time as may be neces
sary to fathom the basic causes of
the sliding ground that baffles the
general scheme of correction and bet
terment we all desire, and which can
not, apparently, be overcome with the
knowledge at hand.
Dairying is going to become one of
the principal agricultural industries in
Oregon, and with this idea in view
the Oregon State Fair management is
giving more encouragement to the
dairy department of the coming fair,
at Salem, September 14-19. This de
partment will be superintended by
Mrs. S. A. Yoakum, of Marshfield,
who owns and conducts a large dairy
farm in Coos county and is dairy in
spector of that county; she is also
one of the vice-presidents of the
Oregon Dairymen's Association. Mrs.
Yoakum says there is going to be a
grand display of dairy and creamery
products at the fair next month, and
has asked for additional space for the
exhibits. In answer to her demand
9
Talk About War With Japan
Pronounced Sheer Nonsense,
By THOMAS J. O'BRIEN, American AmNttetlor to Jnpan.
HEER NONSENSE IS WHAT I SHOULD TERM THIS PALAVER
ABOUT WAR BETWEEN JAPAN AND AMERICA.
It ia a matter of sober fact that the Jnpnncso, os far a
0116 can learn by closo observation utul by being brought in
contact with their loading men, aro not inclined toward war at all.
They do not want war either with the United States or with any one
else.
THE PICTURE Of JAPAN AS A BLOODTHIRSTY NATION, ITS
HEAD ON FIRE WITH THE LUST OF CONQUEST AND WITH A
VERY LARGE CHIP ON ITS SHOULDER, IS QUITE ABSURD. JAPAN
IS LOOKING FORWARD TO A FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL GREAT
NESS ABOVE ALL ELSE. HER EYES ARE NOT FIXfcD UPON
WAR, CONQUEST AND BLOODSHED.
Japan wants to be a great commercial country, a great manufae
The
General Demand
of tlio Well-Informed of the World hni
always been for a simple, plcaant and
effloient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physician colli
sanction for family ue boeaiwe it coin
poucnt parts are known to them to be
wholetoine and truly beneficial In effect;
acceptable to tho lyntem and gentle, yet
prompt, In action,
In mpplylng that demand with It ex
cellent combination of Syrup of Fig and
Elixir of Senna, tho California Fig Syrup
Co. proceed along otlilcal limn and relic
on the merit of tho laxative for it remark
ablo euccciMi.
That i one of many rcanoni why
Syrup of Fig and Elixir ot Senna I given
turing country and a wealthy country. She ia seeking to extend her the preference by the Well-informed
markets wherever possible, to increaso tho Bcopo of her manufactures,
to open up new market and to add to her mercantile marine.
I find IN" JAPAN A SENSE OF SUItPlUSE OVER THE
TALK OF THE POSSIBILITY OF WAR of which our news
papers wero so full some time ago. In Japan Americana are popular
in the extreme. Japan regards us as HER MOST IMPORTANT
CUSTOMER and the country as the ono with which, above all, she
must maintain friendly and close relations. We tale about half of
her exports today and are by far her largost customer. She also buys
quantities of material from us.
The money which Americana pour into Japan each year for Japa
nese goods, especially silks, is of much importance to the islands.
Japan appears to have no intention of doing anything to interrupt the
course of trade and the maintenance of friendship between herself and
America.
Postmasteringiin Rabbitville
TisHiri-iCi BY OLD MAN BENNETT.
(The presidential postmasters of Oregon met in convention, at the hall
of the Commercial Club, in Portland, on the 6th and 7th of the present
month, and by invitation "the fourth-class postmasters" met with them.
The Irngon postmaster read to the assemblage the following bit of dogge
rel as an attempt to explain that all fourth-class postoffices in Oregon are
presided over by tirst-class postmasters.)
To get it beneficial effect alway buy
the genuino manufactured by the Cull
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and fur tale
by all leading druggist, Price fifty cent
per bottle.
ti i. t a -h ! ...
i m me rosimasier a i, irom Katimtviile town,
You say I'm Fourth-Class, but the statement I frown;
It's a Fourth-Class office I am free to relate,
But I, the P. M., am First-Class, up-to-date.
Now, you think, as a rule, when our good President
Signs a P. M's. commission it's a groat event,
And that Postmaster feels he's a dern'd sight higher
Than us little fellows with parchments by Meyer.
But look at our numbers, and then think of our votes;
How on days of election we take off our coats
And work hard for the Holy Statement Number 1,
And all of the Initiative and Referen dum.
We elected legislators and sheriffs and clerks,
School directors and teachers we cop the whole works,
For we're close to the people, we lick all their stamps,
Tell them how to wean goslings and how to cure cramps.
But you Presidential Chaps! Now what would you say,
If ask'd to lock up and help a patron haul hay?
Higher Postmasters! Why you're mere selling platers,
Don't know right stage of the moon to plant tatersl
We jolly the lovers, dance at their marriages, v
Know who will need coffins, who baby carriages;
We "smile" with the topers and shout with the preachers,
In affairs of etiquette we are the teachers.
We're open from six in the morn till nine at night,
Buy our own coal, pay the rent and furnish the light,
And this goes on regularly, day after day,
We doing all the work and you drawing the pay!
But we are going to beg for some needed supplies,
And we trust we will get no uncertain replies;
We'll be easy today in our asks and demands
And put them forth humbly and not as commands;
So, Mr. Von Meyer, kindly send us, or bring,
A package of facing slips and a b,all of string;
And when we have in hand this luxurious store,
We vow and swear never to ask for anything more;
And we will still our duty do magnificent;
Ever praise the department as beneficient;
Always say our stipend is quite munificent
I might add more, but all P. M's. are reticent!
indited a second note to the effect
that the government now refuses to
accede to this arrangement because
the dispute bctwen Venezuela and
France bears a close relation to Ven
ezuelu's dispute with the United
States and the proposed arrangement
would therefore endanger the contin
uunce of friendly relations with Bra
ail.
The French interests are necessarily
being neglected and many months'
installments due to French claimants
are still uncollected. It is very' un
likely in view of the present state of
affairs, that President Castro will per
rnit the representative of any ofrcign
country to take the French interest!
in hand.
President Castro left today for
trip to Barquisincto embarking on the
Venezuelan gunboat Cabcllo. The
President invited the British minister
to accompany him, which ia believed
to be significant in view of the pre
ent crisis. ,
A HARD STRUGGLE,
Many a Astoria Citizen Finds
Struggle Hard.
the
COFFEE
Our name on the pack
age gives us the credit,
and puts on us the money
back burden it isn't a
burden I
Tttir rrocr return yow moot M r Ooa't
Ik Schffllot'i Beat: w par btm
the fair board has concluded to move
the "rest tent" over and annex it onto
the dairy building, and under this the
ifferent firms dealing in dairy and
reamcry outfits will be allowed space
for their working- exhibits, thus leav-
ng the whole 'of the dairy pavilion
proper tor the creamery ana cheese
factory entries. A large platform will
be erected adjoining on which will be
displayed one of the modern milking
machines in operation twice daily
during the fair. Mrs. Yoakum will
also have charge of the milch cow
test, which is one of the interesting
features of the fair and in which there
is considerable strife by the owners
and exhibitors of the various dairy
breeds of cattle.
GETS FRENCH DECORATION.
government with the cross of the le
gion of honor.
Mr. Revelt won the distinction
through his services in connection
with the movement of American
school children who gave to 'the gov
ernment of France a statue of Gen
eral Lafayette.
With a back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disor
ders,
Daily existence is but a struggle.
No need to keep it up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Theodore Ifucrth, living on Park
Place, about two miles from Oregon
City, Ore., says: "I found Doan's
Kidney Pills do just what is claimed
for them. For a long time I suffered
from a lameness and aching over the
Wdneys and an irregularity of the ac
tion of the kidneys. The trouble wa
not severe enough to lay me up but
was very annoying and made it diffi
cult without my back paining me, I
was induced to try Doan's Kidney
Pills from the recommendation of
friend, and procured a box. Their
use absolutely removed the trouble
with the kidneys, strengthened my
back and in every way proved your
remedy to be worthy of the greatest
confidence.
Plenty more proof like this from
Astoria people. Call at Charles
Rogers & Son's drug store and ask
what customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cens. Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo.
New York, tolc agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
The nKM Line
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Steamer - Lurline
Night Boat for Portland and
Way Landings.
Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday
t 7 p. m.
Leavea Portland Daily Except Sunday
at 7 a. m.
Quick Service Excellent Meals
Good Bertha
Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf
Landing Portland Foot Taylor St
J. J. DAY, Agent
Phone Main 27N
Astoria and Portland
ROUND TRIP DAILY '
(Except Thursday)
Sir. Clias. I Spencer
FARE $1.00 EACH WAY
For Portland and Way Landings.
Leaves Callender dock, Astoria 2:30
p. m.; arrives Portland 9:45 o. rn.
Leaves Wahington St. dock, Tort-,
land 7 a. m.; arrives Astoria I p. m.
SUNDAY EXCURSION
FARE $1.00 ROUND TRIP
Leaves Washington St. dock, Port
land, 8 a. m.; arrives Astoria 1 t. m.
Leaves Callender dock, Astoria 2 p.
m.; arrives Portland 9 p. m.
Connecting at Astoria for all
Seaside Resorts.
Renowned for Speed, Comfort and
Courteous Treatment.
CAPT. E. W. SPENCER,
General Manager. Portland
Astoria Office, Callender Dock.
MISCELLANEOUS.
U(f
CASTRO STILL AT IT.
CHICAGO, Aug. 19 Alexander H.
Revelt, was officially notified yester
day of his decoration by the French ident Castro, the foreign minister has
He Causes Another One Of His Many
Sensations.
CARACAS, Aug. 17. via Willmsted,
Aug. 19. A sensation has been
caused in diplomatic circles by the re
fusal of President Castro to permit
the Brazilian minister to take charge
of French (interests in Venezuela, al
though Dr. Jose Paul, the Venezuel
an minister of foreign affairs, orPgi
nally agreed ' to this arrangment. As
a consequence of the attitude of Pres-
Excellent Health Advice.
Mrs. M. M. Davison, of No. 379
Gifford avenue, San Jose, Cal., says:
"The worth of Electric Bitters as a
general family remedy, for headache,
biliousness and torpor of the liver
ind bowels is so pronounced that I
am prompted to say a wdrd in its
favor, for the benefit of those seekim?
relief from such afflictions. There is
more health for the digestive organs
in a bottle of Electric Bitters than in
any other remedy I know of." Sold
under guarantee at Charles Rogers &
Son's drug store. SOc.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under a positive guarantee to cure
constipation, sick headache, stomach
troble, or any form of indigestion. If
it fails, the manufacturers refund
your money. What more can any one
do. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
My stock of men's and boy's
shoes is unsurpassed for qua-
lity. Close, buying and low
expenses enable me to sell the
best qualities at lowest prices.
S. A. GIMRE
04.". Bond Street
K
Shoemaker
What a New Jersey Editor Saya
M. T. Lynch, editor of the Phil-
upsourg, ,., vzuy rosi, wmcs; x Get yourSHOE REPAIRING done
nave usco many kihus ui uh- at E G. GUNALL'S. All work guar-
iur tuuBiis, "u vuius in in 'o'"" I anieeu rnces right.
but never anything so good, as
Foley's Honey and Tar. I cannot say
too much in praise of it." T. F. Lau
rin, Owl Drug Store.
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