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THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA. OREGON.
THURSDAY, fJEPT. 10
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THE WEATHER
Oregon Fair in the east, increas
ing cloudiness, possibly followed by
showers in west portion.
WHERE IT BELONGS.
We sincerely trust the charter
amendment providing for the estab
lishment and construction of a sea
wall in this city, will not be submit
ted at the forth-comins; polls: not
that the project is not entirely wor
thy, altogether essential and a genu
ine improvement; but because it is
untimely, not properly considered and
predicated, vastly expensive and must
entail enormous obligations for which
the city is not prepared. There are
other reasons, but they can wait for
expression. One more year of
thought, study, examination, the as
certainments of actual survey, soun
dings and alignment and the careful
districting of the project, so that it
shall not fall with anihilative weight
upon an unprepared community
will do no harm and probably give
far better impetus and more unani
mous endorsement to a scheme that
is worth infinitely more considera
. tion than has been given it.
And again, if Astoria is to take on
the status of a port, with a port com
mission, as is now probable, it were
well to make the commissioners of
the port responsible for the building
of the wall, while the council takes
care ot the immense system oi nus
that is inseparable from the work;
thus saving the annoyance and con
fusion of "too many cooks" and do
ing away with an infinitude of clap
trap and epense. It is sharply with
in the function of a port commission
to dispose of just such phases of pub
lic work as this, and it will be excel
lent training for them in their own la
titude. This is the logical plan to
follow in this huge proposition, and
there will be grave regret if the mat
ter is forced to immature develop
ment. It is inevitable, in the light
of the sheer inexperience of the men.
who have framed the text and terms j
of the measure, not one of whom has I
technical qualification of the remotest
sort, nor specific data attaching to the
task, and who have proven their in
eptitude by concealing it behind clos
ed doors for the months they devo
modern switcn-boam ana nave pro
ven their purposes by other actual
and necessary work on the system
here; and we are loath to believe they
will renig. To the moment of writ
ing, there is no sign of any sort lend
ing color to this conclusion; no con
tracts have been estopped; no work
abated; everything is going on as it
was promised and providedffi and it
will take more than any vague hint to
disestablish the general conviction that
the company intends to carry out the
last degre of its projected improve
ment in this city. If there is any
philandering underway, it might be
better charged to the Automatic peo
pie who are dallying with their fran
chise rights as no company should do
which properly estimates the real val
ue of such public privilege, and which
is supposed to be in the field for suc
cess and advantage' as well as the
old concern. They are as welcome as
any reputable and progressive com
pany should be in a live community
like this and all they have to do is
to make good on what has been con
ceded them; there is nothing in their
way that our people know about," and
the public is simply waiting upon them
to make full and final demonstaration
of their desires and purposes, conced
ing always that they are perfectly
able to do so.
What of rivalry exists, or what it
may engender, as between these com
panies, is no concern of ours; save
that we feel it inopportune and am
biguous for a public official to take
even the remotest part in that contest,
since such action is likely to be mis
cinstructed to the city's disadvantage.
ALL LINED UP, NOWI.
There has been talk for months past
of "opening up the city," wide and
free, as of old, and to this current of
comment is due in a large measure
the broad interest in the new align
ment of the police commission. If it
does come to pass that the city is
again given over to license and licen
tiousness, to unchecked gambling and
the concomitant evils that flock with
such ircedom, there will be no earth
ly doubt of the responsibility for it,
and it will be frankly put where it
belongs; .rd if things are held in ra
tional check along all lines of indal-
ceive any relief until my attention
was drawn to Dean's Kidney Pills. I
decided to give them a trial and pro
cured a box at Chas, Rogers & Son's
drug store. They helped me so great
ly that I procured a further supply,
usod them and wa sentirely cured. I
am now in unusually good health and
do not hesitate to attribute same to
the use of Doan's Kidney rills.''
For sale by alt dealers. Price 50
cents, Foster-Milburn Co,, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. ' j
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold.
A. J. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes; "Last year 1 suffered for
three months with a summer cold so
distressing that it interfered with my
business, I had many of the symp
toms of hay fever, and a doctor's
prescription did not reach my case,
and I took several medicines which
seemed to only aggravate ny case.
Fortunately I insisted , upon having
Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package, and it quickly cured me. My
wife has since used Foley's Honey
and, Tar with the same success." T.
F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
y How To Get Strong.
P. J. Daly, of 1247 W. Congress St.
Chicago, tells of a way to become
strong. He ayi; "My mother, who
is old and was very feeble, is deriving
so much benefit from Electric Bitters
that I feel It's my duty to tell those
who need a tonic' and strengthening
medicine about it. In my mother's
case, a marked gain in flesh has re
luited, insomnia has been overcome,
and she is steady growing stronger.1
Electric Bitters quickly remedy stoin
ach, liver and kidney complaints. Sold
under guarantee at Charlei Rogers &
Son's drug store. 50c.
They Take The Kinks Out
"I have used Dr. King's New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinka out
of stomach, liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction," nays N. H. Brown,
of Pittsfield, Vt. Guaranteed satisfac
tory at Charles Rogers & Son's drug
store. 25c.
Sunda7 Excursions to Long Beach.'
Steamer Nahcotta leaves O. R. &
N. dock at 6:5 a. m. daily. Round
trip fare to any poi t on North
(Long) Beach, $1.00, Sunday's only
One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious dls
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have a fatal malady.
Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first
sign of trouble as it corrects irregu
larities and prevents Bright'a Disease
and diabetes. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug
Store.
How to Avoid Appendicitis.
Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated,
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With Mechanic's
Aid Future of
Aeroplane Assured.
By CapUIn THOMAS S. BALDWIN. J
AEROPLANE IS NOW. IN THE EXPERI
MENTAL STAGE, AND THE IDEA OF SUCH
A MACHINE HAS BEEN WORKED ON ONLY
BY DREAMERS WHOSE INVENTIONS SO
FAR ARE BUT THE TOYS OF MILLION
AIRES. The automobile was developed through vari
ous competitions of endurance and speed, for which valuable prizes
were offered by wealthy men.
THE SAME RAPID DEVELOPMENT WOULD RESULT IP SUCH
CONTESTS WERE HELD WITH AIRSHIPS.
WHEN THE PRACTICAL MECHANIC GETS TO WORK ON THE
r'ELOPMENT OF THE AIRSHIP, THEN YOU CAN LOOK FOR RE
SULTS THAT WILL BE STARTLING.
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Today a man earn ing aeroplane weighs from six hundred to nine
undred pounds. WHEN THE MECHANIC STARTS TO RE
FINE THESE CRUDE MACHINES I THINK THERE WILL
BE BUILT AN AEROPLANE THAT WILL WEIGH BUT
TWENTY POUNDS FOR EACH MAN CARRIED.
OF COURSE A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY WILL NECES
SARILY BE LOST BEFORE THIS RESULT IS ATTAINED.
FOR IT WILL ONLY FOLLOW REPEATED AND VERY
COSTLY EXPERIMENTS. .
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the j
natural action of the bowel. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not natt- j
ncnte or gripe and is mild and pleas- j
anttojake. Refuse sugititutea. T.P.I
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
AMUSEMENTS.
he Grand
THEATRE
Commercial and Ninth Street,
Tonight
SPECIAL FKATUKl-
Health kidneys filter the impurities ,
from the blood, and unless they do'
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... . " "THE COBEL TRAGEDY" showing
Kidney Cure makei lound kidneys lU.t' . . ismmimi ris-mmee
. . .... , ' , the famous trial of Ckl.hu I OWERS
ana win positively cure an lormi oi
kidney and bladder disease, ft
strengthens the whole system. T, F.
Laurin. Owl Drug Store. , ;
"The Neapolitan's Revenge"
"FLOWER OF YOUTH"
' "SANDWICH WOMAN"
Vlewa of a Trip Through Scotland
ni t M.n. 1 ILLUSTRATED SONG
I-oleys Madder Cure will cure any tha la..lt ,., mt.lt imnro. .j..,-.
cane of kidney or bladder trouble that cal Machine. Don't fail to nee theie
Is not beyond the reach of medicine. t)CUrel
No medicine can do more
Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
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The New Pure Food and Drug Law
We are pleased to announce that j
Foley's Honey and Tar for cough, i
colda and lung troubles is not affect-1
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates or i
other harmful drugs, and we recent- j
mend it a a safe remedy for children
and adults. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug j
siore. i',
ADMISSION 10c. Children Sc.
Change of program Wednesday and
Sunday.
Save Money.
From $1.50 to $2.00 saved by buy
ing through tickets in Astoria. Tickets
to all points in the United States and
Europe now on sale at O. R. & N.
dock. C. W. Roberts, agent.
Summer Eicuraiona
During the months of August and";
September the II wan R, R. Co. will
For Rubber Stampa and Typewrittr ,e 1 'ound rip tickets daily from all
Suppliea aee Lenor. Benoit, Public m on 1ir,h (Long) Beach to all
Stenographer, 447 Commercial atreet ff'"1" B Cla80P "ch r,,e '
li.i j. nciu.i. .mm nun." usjrt.
A SUMMER DRINK
Unfermented Grape Juice
absolutely non-alcoholic
Concord 6oc quart
Catawba Coc quart
Welch's Grape Juice
Nips 10c
AMERICAN IMPORTING CO.
589 Commercial Street.
America Deprives Foreigners
of Much of Their Happiness.
A GOOD REASON.
gence, the credit will be quite a con
ted to it, and whose nominees for'the 1 spicuous and as clearly noted, so fat-
sea-wall commission will hardly know! as tins paper is concerned
any more., " It may be held that the
engineering phases of the scheme are
matters of subsequent unfoldment;
that this element of the business be
longs to the commission and not to
the charter committee, but the ground
is taken in this city, and by a very re
spectable and deeply concerned con
tingent of citizens and tax-payers,
that it is the city's right to know, pri
marily, the utter scope and cost of
such a project, before the commun
ity is committed to it beyond recall.
It is too great and costly a matter
to be dispensed with any flippancy
and the sooner this sinks in upon the
public consciousness, the better for
all concerned.-
BAD FAITH HINTED.
It strikes the ordinary thinker for
cibly, and pertinently, that there must
be some very apt reason for the hint
of bad faith charged against the Pa
cific States Telephone Company at
the council meeting on Tuesday ev
ening; some basis for the allusion that
was withheld, and which the people
are entitled to know all about, if such
bad faith really exists; the public na
ture of the interests at stake demand
a more candid treatment than mere
supposition and Councilman Logan
would have done a very distinct ser
vice If he had enlarged openly upon
the real reasons he possessed, in put
ting forward the suggestion.
The P. S. people are, as far as open
declaration and business demonstra
tion go, absolutely committed to
sweeping improvements in their ser
vice here, including their new head
quarter building and the new and
Astoria People Can Tell You Why
It Is So.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys,
helping them to drive out of the body
the liquid poisons that cause back
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints. Astoria peo
ple testify to permanent cures.
Wm. Joyce, 412 Duane street, As
toria, Ore., says: "At the time I be
gan using Doan's Kidney Pills, I was
enduring a great deal of suffering
from my kidneys. The secretions from
these organs were so profuse as to
give me a great deal of annoyance As
a result of not getting my proper
rest at night, I would rise in the
morning feeling more tired and weak
than when I went to bed and during
the day felt weak and languid The
slightest exertion caused severe pains
through my back and hips. I tried
liniments and plasters but did not re-
A m kid i my- :eak and
first-rate coffee are better
than middling coffee and
first-rate steak. Con
sider the cost
Ywr irotar rnnrni yaw mtr M r iat
HMtcUUiartfeftitMHrhia.
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By IDA M. TARBEIX, Celebrated Author.
2JE of the first disappointing realizations of the immigrant to
the United States must be that lie has come to a country
practically without fete days. Accustomed to a succession of
religious and national holidays, all lively in color and move
ment; to local fairs running over days, even weeks sometimes; to
street shows and games and merrymaking a land where not more
than six or eight legal holidays are known and where the church is
contented with an annual Sunday school picnic for the' children, must
seem poverty stricken indeed in gayety, whatever its opportunity for
money making.
THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT THAT THE VARIETY AND NUM
BP" OF FETE DAY8 IN FOREIGN COUNTRIE8 GO A GREAT WAY
TO MAKING UP TO THE LABORING CLAS8 FOR
MATERIAL HARD8HIP3. HERE THERE 13 NO 8UCH
COMPENSATION FOR NEW AND OFTEN VA8TLY
MORE PERPLEXING HARD8HIP8.
Even those among us who havo appreciated thoi
difficulties of the immigrant's transplanting and have
tried to smooth them away have given little thought
to this side of the matter. The tendency, indeed, has been to frown
on the newcomer's efforts to introduce his own frolics and festivals as
un-American and to impress upon him that it is work and not play
which counts in the new land.
WE HAVE BEEN WILLING TO IMPROVE HIM, BUT UNWILLING
TO AMUSE HIM, EVEN TO LET HIM AMUSE HIMSELF. THE RE
SULT HAS BEEN THAT HE HAS DROPPED HIS MERRYMAKINGS
AND EVEN COME TO DESPISE THEM AND HAS SUBSTITUTED FAR
LESS ATTRACTIVE AND TOO OFTEN FAR LESS INNOCENT AMUSE
MENTS. THE BARROOM AND THE DANCE HALL ARE POOR SUB
STITUTES, INDEED, FOR THE OPEN AIR CAFE AND THE VIL
LAGE FAIR.
We Americans lose no less than the foreigner loses by this. One
of the most precious things he brings us, indeed, is his capacity for
gayety, expressed in picturesque dances and customs. 1 We are always
willing enough to travel far in Europe to study these expressions.
Indeed, the popular fete is one of. the things the tourist remembers
longest, yet we have done almost nothing to encourage the preserva-
ion here of any of its features. , , . .
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