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2 Established 1873. Published Daily Except MondaTbTTHE J. S. DELLINGER CO. , , SUBSCRIPTION RATES." .. . - . ... ... ....$7.00 By mail., per year v 6Q By carrie, per month ..-mviM ' WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per year, in advance.., ........ f.S0 Entered as second-class matter July 30, 1906,' a "the postoffice at As toria, Oregon, tinder the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ' i I ' 1 1 i , :' t -' " " ' I .-, ' ' $ Orders for jh delivering of The Morning Astorian to either residence or place of business may "be made by postal .card or through telephone. Any irregularis in delivery should be immediately reported to the office of publication. , t i - TELEPHONE MAIN 681. THE WEATHER' Oregon, Washington Rain. and Idaho MR. HILL'S VISIT. James J. Hill has come and gone. Astoria has met him for the first time since he became closely allied to her, as the master of her only rail way system; and to the last man in contact with him yesterday, they are glad to have met and known him. , He did not come down here to talk, to promise, to declare; he was on his initial visit to this, his ocean terminal city, the sea-end of his pet system of railway control and own ership. ''" 7 .., It is of rare importance that this contact has been made. Astoria has seen the man to whom she may owe a vast deal in the near, or late, fu ture and the assurance is ours, that he is at last in touch with us per sonally, and that we have enough to : recommend us to his earnest con sideration. We have not asked him tn do or say a thing: he has come and gone and left his impression be hind, and it is .wholly favorable to him. ' He is the same rugged, earn est, self-contained, masterly man, we all have heard about; he was careful about what he had to say; and the fact that he did not leave any rea sonant and energizing word behind . him is balanced by the fact that he did not say a thing that can cause a fraction of discouragement, - in any - sense of the term.; . It is to be deplored that he did not reach the city at an hour and in . weather when her strategic position and quality as a port might be bet ter noted by his eager eye and mind; but the assurance he left of early and frequent visits to come, disposes of any great regret on this score.. The city feels better for the inci dent. It has now the right to feel that Mr. Hill will have a livlier con cern for this promising section of his tonnage territory, and that that con cern may gradually develop until he asserts, in more practical fashion, the new interest he must feel in As toria and her ambitions,, as, a sea terminal. oil company bearing a part of his name. Believing that the company was wholly dominated and largely owned by the Standard, the Attorney-General of Texas had Mr. Pierce testify as to the proprietorship of his concern. , 7 ' ' ' V Mr, Pierce gravely swore that the Waters-Pierce was an independent concern, fighting the Standard with might and main. Backed by Senator Bailey, whose influence at the time was overwhelming in that part of the world, the Waters-Pierce was per mitted to continue business. Subsequently Attorney-General Hadley of Missouri attacking the Waters-Pierce Company, and at that hearing Mr. Pierce testified that the Standard Company owned two-thirds of the stock of the company of the former company which, by the way, on a capitalization of $1,000,000 has paid as high as $685,000 profit per annum. ' .' '" : " : - Immediately afterward Mr. Pierce was indicted for perjury, and the of ficials of Texas tried to take him from Missouri to Fort Worth. ; Mr. -Pierce naturally resisted. Era ploying .high-priced counsel, he got his case before the Supreme Court at Washington, which tribunal swept aside.-all technicalities and subjects Mr. Pierce now to arrest and extra dttion; He can carry his case no further; and once in Texas, he will find the unoiled roads hard ones to travel. Verily, the Standard Oil and its officers at last are discovering that they cannot defy the entire universe, S. F. Chronicle. . Henry Clay Pierce, president of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company, chartered under the laws of Missouri and having its headquarters in the city of St. Louis, after having heroi cally and expensively fought against extradition to Texas, where he is un der indictment for perjury, ; at last has lost. Now he must come , out of seclusion in the suburbs of Boston and go to the Lone Star State and stand. triaL- ; ' " V.V Mr.' Pierce' is the president of the SANITY TRIUMPHS. The overwhelming election of Wil liam Howard Taft for president of the United States again shows that the people rule, are sane and are not to be stampeded from their safe moorings by a perennial agitator, dangerous inventor 1 of paramount issues" and foolish vagaries. There has been no time during this campaign when there seemed the slightest possibility that the people seriously considered Mr. Bryan's silly appeal to class against class and favoritism of those who were for tunate enough to have deposits in banks, leaving all other deserving people to run the risk of being job bed without any attention from the government. Bryanism has again been given solar plexus as it deserved. The United States has never enjoyed ten-year period of such prosperity among ail its people as during the last decade and there has been no more call for Bryan's wild attacks on our institutions that there , was against the operation of the laws of gravity. He has just closed the weakest campaign ever made by any candidate for president of the United States and has been taught lessoji which should permanently terminate his incessant infliction of half-baked vagaries on a people who think for themselves. It is hoped he will retire to his home at Fairview and devote him self to the raising of pigs for market instead of Cairt for the general pub lie Pendleton Tribune- . . upper town hall Saturday, November 7th, AT 8:15 P.M. ' . EARNEST P AANANEN in a grand VIOLIN RECITAL, Assisted by Miss Esther Sundquist and Mrs. Chas. Abercrombie, pianist HOW RUSSIA GOT ITS HEIR. THE MORNING ASTOIUAN. ASTORIA. OREGON. SILIPLE H0F.1E MADE FIXTURES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 0)8. A curious light on superstition in igh iilaccs is related in the Woman's Hwne Companion for November In this issue Kellogg Durlaiul, writing the Tsaritsa of AH the Russias, tells the following': "When three children had been born, and no heir, the Tsarita turned oen ear to various men who claimed supernatural power and con trol. Before the birth ot .Anasiasie the aid of eminent medical and scien tific men had been sought to influence the sex of the child, but all to no no avail. And so, when science failed. religion was appealed to. "The example of their trust in mir acle working which history has been called upon to remember, is that of the dead and buried priest who was supposed to have finally brought them a son, and who was cononized hw the Emoerorl The day of St. Seraphim is now one of the honest of days in Russia and is celebrated throughout the empire. i "Seraphim was an old priest ot Saroff, in the interior of Russia, who according to local tradition, was a kind of soothsayer and local medi cine man. His particular power is said to have been in endowing barren women with children. - "Seraphim had been dead seventy years, out me isar was now huxiuuj to leave no stone unturned to pro cure a son, and encouraged by the Tsarita, Seraphim was canonized! "When the remains of the old Driest were unearthed it was touna that the body was badly decomposed, and to canonize a man whose body yields to the influence of decomposi tion is contrary to the traditions ana customs of the church. The Ortho dox Bishop Dmitry of Tambof ven tured to call attention to this and pro test the canonization to the Tsar, but for his temerity he was deprived of his see and exiled to Viatka. Nicho las held that the reservation of bones, hair and teeth sufficient quail fication for saintship. 'So Seraphim was canonized with great pomp and ritualistic Solemnity, and the next child born to the lsar ita was a son! If anything were need ed to fasten the belief of the Tsar and Tsarita in these extreme forms of religion, it was an answer to their prayers at this time. The boy was called ' Alexis, and he was born on July 30. 1904, according to the Rus sian calendar, and ever since the 1 sar and Tsarita have been given more and more to the pursuit of spiritual istic religion." JACK LONDON IN THE SOUTH. WHICH ANYONE CAN PREPARE -RELIEVES RHEUMATISM PROMPTLY BY FORCING THE KIDNEYS TO FILTER THE URIC ACID. To make up enough of the "Dan delion treatment," which is claimed to be relieving nearly every sufferer who uses- it ; for backache, kidney complaint, sore weak bladder and rheumatism'; get from any good prescription pharmacy one-half ounce f luid Extract uanuenon, one ounce Compound Kargon and three ounces Compound Syrup of Sarsapa rilla. Shake well in a bottle and take in teaspoonful doses after each meal and again at bedtime. .Those who have tried it claim that it acts cently but thoroughly on the kidneys, relieving backache and blad der trouble and urinary difficulties before you realize it. Many cases of rheumatism are known to have been relieved within a few days, the pain and swelling diminishing with each dose. This simple recipe is said to strengthen and cleanse the elimina tive tissues of the Kidneys so that they can filter and strain from the blood and' system the poisons, acids and waste matter, which cause not only Rheumatism, but numerous other diseases. Every man or worn an here who feels that their kidneys are not healthy and active, or who suffers from any urinary trouble whatever, should not hesitate to make up this mixture, as it is certain to do much good, and may save you from much misery and suffering after while. How to Cure Cold, Be as careful as you may you will oc casionally take cold, and when you do, get medicine of known reliability, one that has an established reputa tion, and that is certain. 'to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. H las gained a world-wide reputation by its remarkable cures of this most common ailment, and can always be depended upon. It nets on natures plan, relieves the lungs,. aids expec toration, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system a healthy icondition. During the many years in which it has been in general use we have yet to learn of single ease of cold or attack of the ip having resulted in pneumonia when this remedy was used, whfen shows conclusively that it Is a cer tain preventive of that dangerous disease. Chamberlain s Cough Kern- dy contains no opium or other nar cotic and may be given as confi dently to a baby as to an adult. For sate by Frank Hart and leading druggists. 7 NEW TO-DAY COAL AND WOOD If you want a good load of fir or boxwood, or of coal, ring up Kelly the COAL AND WOOD DEALER Good houshold and steam coal deliv ered at $7.50. Phone Main 2191, Barn, 12th ft Duane PROGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. Canzonetta . . . Russian humoreske Hungarian scene". Violin Concert By Gabriel Marie ...P. Tschaikowsky ........ Keler Bela De Beriot The little Snark, in which Jack London is going around the world for the Woman's Home Companion, is seeing some strange sights. Not the least of these is the hideous ele phantasis of the South Sea Islands. "We sat on the cool porch, on Bi- haura's best mats, while dinner was preparing, and at the same time met the villagers. In twos and threes and groups they strayed along. Here would be a comely woman of magni ficent proportions, with the port of a queen, yet marred by one arm four times-ror a dozen times the size of the other. Beside her might stand a six-foot man, erect, mighty muscled, bronzed, with the body of a god, yet with feet and calves so swollen that they ran together, forming legs, shapeless, monstrous, that were for all the world like elephant legs. "No one seems really to know the cause of the South Sea elephantiasis. One theory is that it is caused by drinking polluted water. Another the ory attributes it - to inoculation through mosquito bites. A third theo ry charges it to predisposition plus the process - of acclimatization. On the other hand, no one that stands in finicky dread of it and similar di seases can afford to travel in the South Seas. There will be occasions when such a one must drink water.' There may also be occasions when the mosquitos let up biting. But ev ery precaution of the finicky one will be useless. If he runs barefoot across the beach to take a swim he will tread where an elephantiasis case trod a few minutes before. If he clo sets himself in his own house, yet ev ery bit of fresh food on his table will have been subjected to the contami nation, be it flesh, fish, fowl or vege table. In the public market at Papeti two known-lepers run stalls, and heaven alone knows through what channel! arrive' at that market daily supplies of fish, fruit, meat and vege tables. The only happy way to go through the South Seas is with a care less poise, without apprehension, and with a placid, child-like faith in the resplendent fortune of your own par ticular star. When you see a wo man .afflicted with- elephantiasis wringing out cream from cocanut meat with - her naked hands, drink and reflect how good is the cream, forgetting the hands that pressed it out. Also, remember that diseases such as elephantiasis and leprosy do not seem to. be caught by contact." Violin solos by Ernest Paananen and Miss Esther Sundquist, assisted by Mrs. Charles Amercromoie. Finnish Popular Air's for violin.. ...... Perpetua Mobile . C.arl Bohm Mazurka de Consert , Ovide Musin PRICES: 35 cents and 50 cents. Husband and Wife Cured. I had a bad form of catarrh. My left nostril was closed entirely. There was also a constant dripping of blood from the right. I only used Hyomei a little Over two weeks, and am now cured. My husband was also cured of catarrh and lung trouble two years ago by Hyomei. Mrs. Harry NAME MEANS SOMETHING. When A. E. Petersen built and named the "Modern" barber shop, he meant that it should stand for what it was called. No patron has missed a single feature of the modern ton sorial parlor at that house; and every ne device in the way of perfect comln) and service is constantly add ed as it develops. The latest Is an expert bootblack, the best in tne business: a Qualification that makes his employment really modern. The Palace Restaurant. ! Any phase of hunger can be daintily gratified at any hour of the day or night at the Palace Restaurant The kitchen and dining room service are of the positive best. ( Private dining 100ms for ladies. One call inspire regular custom. Try it Commerce street, opposite Page building. The very best board to be obtained in the city is . at 'The Occident Hotel." Rates very reasonable. The Clean Man. The man who delights in personal cleanliness, and enjoys his shave, shampoo, haircut, and bath, in As toria, always goes to the Occident barbershop for these things and geti them at their best Chinook and Ilwaco. The launch Hulda I. will leave on the tide, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, two . round trips, for Chinook.. Landing at , Lurline dock for freight and passengers. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Ilwaco, with freight and passengers. CAPT. JOHN HAAGBLOM. JUST ABR1VED . Shipment of Norwegian JocKJr $2.00 the Dozen. AMUSEMENTS. 3H3 AMERICAN IMPORTING CO; I Phone 1881. jl Commercial St, Tnmortcra ahd Wholesale Liquor Dealers ASIORIHIiEAlE Sunday, Nov. 8 H A.PRAZBB PRESENTS- MR. JAS.J.CORBETT In the Broadway Farcial Success FACING Tilt MUSIC . Superb Scenic Production. A Great Cast. .''.'.':' 300 Performances Madison square Theatre, New York-rl50 Per Formancea Powera Thea tre, Chicago. Prices,50, 75, $1.00 and $1.50 n.v, EAART STEEL & Electrical Contractors Yi 1 Phone Main 3881 . . ..426 Bond Street SHSE8KKSSSS9 SCOW BAY BRASS & IROM FQRKS ASTOUIA. OltlSOOH - !3 Iron and Brass Founders, Land and Marine Engineers, Uo-to-Pate Sawmill Machinery rrompi auemron - MILLINERY SALE Our Entire Line of Millinery at Cost. La Mode 682 Commercial St. , Astoria, Oregon. 18th and Franklin Ave. work. Tel Mala 21 Sherman Transter Co. HENRY SHERMANVMaJutei; -A' ;V. , ' ' Haeka. Carriages-Bag gage Checked and Transferred-Tracki at4 Farmltmr wagons -rianos mtw, ' 4U Commercial Street - - MtaPktl FINANCIAL. first ilational Bank of Astoria DIRECTORS Tacob Kamm W. F. McGregor J. W. Ladd Carjital ..... Surplus -25,000 Stockholders' Liability ........ ,...100,000 RNTAliLIHIIED 18M. G. C. RfcAVKt S. S. Gordon ..V...$10ty800 J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President 0. I. PETERSON, Vice-Preident J. W. GARNER, Aiilauot Caehier FRANK PATTON, Casbler HOT OR' COLD (Soil lea Just Right Try our own mixture of coffee the J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetable Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mai" Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days ' PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50 cents. What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly and unless the injury is a; very severe one. will cause the barts to heal without, leaving a scar. For sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. CLOSSET. & DEVERS, PORTLAND, ORE. IT'S A GOOD THING TO REFER to the reputation of a store before making any. important . purchases therein. Before you buy is the time to look up the matter. Ask questions. Find out if the store you intend pa tronizing keeps its pledges. Be sure that you learn if it tells the qualities It claims; if it treats ts customers honestly and fairly, then,- if satisfied, buy there. Do all the asking you wish about us among your friends, and that you will result in your com fng here regularly. Come in and see our $125 Kitchen Range." . mil lies mil Co "THE BIG STORE." ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS - $232,003 Transact a General Banking Business Interest Paid on Tim Deport Four Per Cent. Per Annum Eleventh and Duane St. - Astoria, Oregon SCANDINAVIAN-A M E R I C AN SAVINGS BANK ASTORIA, OREGON OUR MOTTO: "Safety Supercedes All Other Consideration. 7 7 ....FOR A:... : VICTOR OR AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH -)GO TO(- 0I1 11 son Phonograph ' Parlors Second Floor Over Scholfield & Mattson Co, 1io,f MdrSfaaft John Fox, Pres. f L-J?ishP' Sec- Astoria Savings B4, TreA neiiun iroyer, vice-rres. ana aupL ,; ; t 1 j . ASTORIA 1 IRON .WORKS DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE LATEST IMPROVED ... Canning Machinery, Marine Engines and Boilers ' COMPLETE CANNERY OUTFITS FURNISHED. Correspondence Solicited. . . 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