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THE MORNING ASTOIUAN. ASTORIA. OREGON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IJ, 1980. i ' . Established 1S7X ;. Published Daily Except Monday by THS J. S. DELLINGER CO. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By mail, pr year .... ... ....$7.00 By carrier, per month ,,,, , ,, .60 WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By maQ, per year, Sn advance........ .'.$1.50 Entered at second-class matter July 30, 1906, a the postoffice at As toria, Oregon, under the act of Ceng res of March 3, 1879. Orders for the delivering of The Morning Astorian to either realdence or place of business may be made by postal .card or through telephone. Any irregulari? in delivery should be immediately reported to the office of publication. L : TELEPHONB WAIN 6S1. ' THE WEATHER Oregon, Washington and Idaho- Fair. NONE OF US IMMUNE. A great grief has fallen upon Henry Watterson, the editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal, in the sudden and violent death of his son, H. W. Watterson, the brilliant young lawyer, in New York City. The ven erable newspaper man of Kentucky las the sympathy of the nation in his affliction, irrespective of politics, creed and habitat; for he is entitled to it, as one of the really great friends and teachers of the people; a man who has ever been conspicuous for the utterance of the best and noblest precepts that make for civic advancement, and whose great paper reflects the fine principles of an ex alted citizenship that is appreciated all over the nation, even so' far as out here in old Astoria. AN IDEAL PROPOSITION. Astoria, her bay, and rivers, should be famous, the world over, for the plentitude and quality of her water sports, and the boats and men behind them! She has everything to make for such fame, wealth, skiff waters and the sportsmanship that keeps such enterprises going. The pleasant fact that a half hun dred of her motor boat people are to revivify the yachting and motoring interests of the city is good news and that they intend to enter the Pacific International Power Boat Associa tion lends assurance of the early suc cess of the venture. She has every facility at hand for expediting the sport and all that is required is that her young blood sparkle up to thj initiative and set a pace for the re laxed energies that have been per mitted to idle and sleep far too long. She should be in the very van of the great water games of the day; she could attract and hold some of the biggest events in the world, be cause of her manifold attractions as resort snd the perfection of her water courses. These, with the means. the mechanical ingenuity and re sources she possesses, should, and would, soon bring her to a distinc tive level in the records of the coasr. Go to it, everybody! THE IRVING SLIDE. . The Irving avenue improvement is one of the conspicuous evidences of the elemental incapacity of the pow ers that be, for the business-like des patch of municipal affairs. That the project, in its incipiency, .was actu ated by laudabte motives may not be denied, since it was designed to open up a through thoroughfare to the re stricted and remote districts of the city on the East. Yet this very im portant and promising enterprise was undertaken with specific knowledge, of the existance of the threatening i character of the earth-slide that has' negatived the last atom of good In tended, without a single scientific provision being made to meet and overcome it, and the farther the sub ject is investigated, the more it looks as if it was the purpose to rush the contracts to completion before the wet season should demonstrate the danger and inutility of the job. And, again, the unfinished end of the work, at the point where the direct line of the avenue debouches to the south, and again to the east, shows a lack of skill and aptitude, in that the first departure is made on a sharp declivity and the second on an equally sharp grade-rise, both of which should have been obviated in favor of a direct grade line, even if the completion should have been put off for a year or two until its cost might have been achieved. It is one of the most glaring ex pressions of boss-rule, engineering blundering and contract-subservience anywhere in the city, and is condemned on all sides for its recklessnes sand impractica bility; as is the bald application of the lap-back-system of assessments that prevails at certain stages of the improvement; another inspiration of the boss to secure sufficient fund to improve property that cannot bear the strain of the first cost, let alone the second charge. These are the things that are ex hausting the patience of this public. petutty ot the land and government of which they are, in part, the stal wart sign and reliuneel THE DAY OF MILLIONS. We Americans have gotten so in the habit of talking "millions," that we have literally cheapened the ordi nary estimates in which the common er phases of human comfort and In dulgence were wont to be regarded. It is a bad sign. The poorer of ui must measure our lack of means by guages that emphasise the actualities. and make us the poorer In the awful contrast, while' the ordinary, quiet venture, involving meagre thousand', s made comparatively eoiiteiimtible in the light of the braggart excesses of the day. Astoria is one of the cities of the land absolutely without a millionaire; but we all gabble mil lions with the same unction and spirit as if we were a treasure cen ter of the universe. It has its comi cal side; but it is a bad sign, all the same. AMUSEMENTS HERE'S TO 'EM! First Company, Coast Artillery, O. N. G., of Astoria, is, at last, in full and fine shape for its high purposes. It has its quota of men, a capable roster of officers, a complete and generous equipment, its armory, and its Bag and all, with the splendid spirit that should actuate an organi zation of that character. The city is -proud of the company, and the com pany stands for the city, the state and the nation in the fullest sense of the word. Here's to the boys! May they never know a day less propitious for them nor for us; may the rule and discipline of the service inspire not only the perfect quality of soldier and the fine loyalty of the patriot, but quicken the sense of civic responsibility that hovers behind the motive that prompted the organiza tion; and may the flag they bear be. ever, guide and guerdon and guar- anty of the peace, prosperity and per- IMMEDIATE RELIEF From Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats and Hoarseness, by Using Hyomei When you catch cold you want to get rid of it as quickly as you can. You don't want to lie around the house for a week swallowing nau seating drugs. You know when you do this that you are not only making your own life miserable, but are a nuisance to everyone about you. Why not avoid all this; why not relieve your cold in five minutes; why not cure it over night ? You can do it by using Hyomei, the sure and guaranteed cure for Colds, Couahs, Sore Throat, Catarrh, Bronchitis and Asthma. Hyomei is medicated and antiseo- tic atr; you breathe it into the lungs through a small pocket inhaler, and its soothing influences as it passes over the inflamed membrane of the respiratory tract, stops the mucous discharge, alUys the inflammation, and the cold is cured. A comolete Hyomei outfit costs $1.00, and T. F. Laurin will refund your monev if it fails to cure. MANY PEOPLE HERE ARE BENEFITTED DRUGGIST TELLS OF REMEDY -HOME-MADE VEGETABLE MIXTURE AND DIRECTIONS FOR MAKINQ AND TAKING That the readers of this paper p- A MINISTER'S OPINION There still exists a certain preju dice against the modern theatre and the modern play on the part of a very large percentage of the clergymen of all denominations, but there 1 one play which all the clergymen who have seen it, and they have number ed thousands, have proclaimed to be of such vital force, of such supreme import, that every person who is a professing Christian should witness a presentation of It. That play it "The ( predate advice when given In go I Holy City," by Clarence Bennett, ! faith is plainly demonstrated by the most successful of all the religious! fact that one well known local phar plays ever presented upon the mod-jmaey supplied the ingredients for tha ern stage, "vegetable prescription' many times Mr, Bennett has created for a cen- within the past two weeks. The an tral character, Marius, a noble Ro- nomicemnt of this simple, harmless man citizen of patrician birth, who Is j mixture has certainly accomplished loved by Salome, the passionate much in reducing the great many daughter of Herodias, the unlawful cases of kidney complaint and rhcu- wife of King Herod. When Salome matism here. relieving pain and mis hears Marius, who becomes a con ,'ery, especially among the older popu- vert to the teachings of Christ. (lation, who are always suffering more through the influence of John the or less with bladder and urinary Baptist, declare that he would sacrl .troubles, backache and particularly fice her love for his new faith, she rheumatism. demands and obtains the head of the! Another well-known druggist asks Baptist from Herod. She pursues ,ui to continue the announcement of Marius with her love throughout the. the prescription. It U doing so much action of the play and accidentally .real good here, he continues, that it kills him in the last act. Realizing would be a crime not to do so. It what she has done, the ttabi herself, 'can not be repeated too often, and acknowledges her faith in the Met- j further states many cases of remark siah and dies across her lover's body, able cures wrought. This beautiful drama comes to the The following Is the prescription. NEW TO-DAY New Meat Market Mr, Ilradon.' late manager of the F. U Smith Meat Co,, will open uo a market with a full lint of clean and wholesome meats at markf A prices that will suit, In th tlore late ly occupied by the Automatic Thea tre, 684 Commercial street, between 13th and 16th streets, on Monday. November 2nd. Astoria Theatre next Monday even- of simple ing. ingredients, making a 1 harmless, Inexpensive compound, which any person can prepare by tnaning well in a Dottle: mild Kx- Dandelion, one half ounce; The Palace Restaurant An phase of hunger can be daintily ! tract gratified at any hour of the day oi Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com night at the Palace Restaurant. The i pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three kitchen and dining room service are jounces. Any first-class drug store of the positive best. Private dining will sell this small amount of each NAME MEANS SOMETHING. When A. R. Petersen built and named tht "Modern" barber shop, he meant that It should stand for what It was called, No patron hat mlitsd a slnglt feature of tht modern ten torial parlor i t that house; and every MJevict In tht way of perfect comfort and service Is constantly add ed at it develops, The latest It an expert bootblack, tht bett In tht business; a qualification that maktt hit employment rxally Muiern, looms for ladies. One call inspires regular custom. Try it. Commercr-' street, opposite Ppge building. The very best board to be obtained In the city is at "The Occident Hotel" fates very reasonable. Sick Headache. This distressing dirsase results from a a disordered rendition of the stomach, and can be cured by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at Frank Hart and leading druggists, and try it How to Treat a Sprain. Sprains, swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamber Iain's Pain Balm. This liniment re duces inflammation and soreness so ingredient, and the dose for adults is one tesspoonful to be taken after each meat and again at bedtime. There is enough here to last for one week, if taken according to direc tions. Good results will be apparent from the first few doses. The Clesn Man. Tht maa who dclfghtt in personal cleanliness, and enjoys hit shsve, shampoo, haircut, and bath, In As toria, always goet to tht Occident barber shop for these things wd get them al their best Try our own mfxturt of coffee tht ). P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables. Badollet Co., grocers. Phone Main New Location, Steele ft Ewart with to snnounct that they have moved their electrical fixtures and wiring business from 426 Bond street to 441 Commercial (nes to Astorian office), whert all bull- nest will be trantacted In tht future. Their new filature show room, which la of latett design In every respect, wjjl be completed about November ISth. See announcement later. Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Day PAZO OINTMENT ii guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles In 6 to 14 days or money refunded. $0 cents. Spend the Winter in Csllfornia See Q. W. Roberts, Agent O. R. ft! N. dock, for rates, literature, and I that a sprain may be cured in about .other Information. one-third the time required by the - h usual treatment. For sale by Frank ' Subscribe to The Morn Inside fir snd boxwood for sale. Cheap Coal Kelley the Coal and Wood Dealer wit deliver and place in your cellar a ton of the best coal for $7.00-same coal for 1600 at the yard. Phont Main 2191. Barn 15th and Duane. . . I l. i' i 'mm'immimmmmimmmmmimm 1 -- w vviiia s imvhih. w"N,f gumi-i mmm) pnuMi y, fin. VI, m jfimjmm i . inn. mmm,Kmmmm j""tt I" 111 . ii .miilmm 6 mm 1 mnmnm ntmtml mhl SUM . . : 1 aw rtMMimrn.ttui i,mm m eTJife.,-m-gw nmvv HHP mmm mm, 11u BullRun Water, Graded Streets, Cement Walks, Telephones, Electric Lights unexceuea L,ar service ana Building Restrictions. Invest your money in property wh.ch is building up and get the benefit of improvements. $25,000 was offered for a niece of lenience property 150x150 ft. on Lower Portland Heights about sixty days ago by a prominent banker and he off wa fuSed, yet the same property could have been bought four years ago for less than $4000, or about $850 per lot Po tknd He.ghtS dunng the past three years has developed into the most exclusive residence district in the city of Portland The e k rt ttrstJ? foot n three r; the arta in any thtr paft of th r" " f LOTS This is your opportunity. Buy at Present Prices. 10 Per Cent Down. ..... EAvCT TE VMS; UP. $10.00 Per Month. n'l'iiXSC JHO JjL o KEY CO, PORTLAND OFFICES, SIXTH STREET .Mr. K A. Henderscn, sales manager, and Mr. J. W. Adams will be in Astoria for a few days and can be found r 473 COMMERCIAL STREET 7 T bC tound at Council Crest Park Joins Portland Heights I nnd already sightly residences cost ing $5000 and upward have been erected on tint beautiful tract. His tory will repeat itself at Council Crest Park which has the names of more wealtby and influential business men connected with It as actual bona fide builders than any other tract in the city, Here Are a Few of them. C. M. Keep, banker. J. M, Henley,- capitalist, W. S. Bridges, banker. R. L. Donald, contracting engineer. r. l'oweri. nf Pna.. . rf.,.. -- v.- L' Ucyett, manager Marshall , wells Hardware Co, El wood Wiles, oavlnir rnntrni-tnr F. Lynn - Palmer, manngetr Pacific engineering Co. W. S, Turner, mngr. Barstow & Co, Wm. Cannon, manager credit depart ment Meier & Frank. V ' c ' A, E.. Eckhardt, cashier Meier & Frank, : ;-' Humphreys Millikin, civil engineer. K. S. Erwin, K. S. Irwin & Co. Ltd. G. S. Brackett, mngr. Comptograph Co. Edward C. Chatficld, capitalist, and I many others. .. . The names ; of these men means something ? Council Crest Park. It means that these men i will erect handsome residences nn this trat and that it will 'devclope into the choicest residence district in Portland