THE MORNING A5TORLAN. ASTORIA, OllEGON.
FRIDAY, DF.CF.MHF.R II, 1908.
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Oregon, Washington and Idaho
Fair. OREGON'S VITAL ISSUE,
Good faith and moral responsibil
ity ought to determine the senatorial
issue in Oregon; but, in the final
analysis, there is more involved in
the issue than the good faith and
moral responsibility of members of
the present legislature of Oregon.
The organic rights of the people of
Oregon, representing a residuary so
vereignty which must ever inhere in
free people under our system of
government, are at stake, and if
these rights are sacrificed it will be
to the perpetual shame of the com
monwealth. Legislators in Oregon may break
their promises; except by moral
suasion, by aa appeal to their man
hood and their consciences, there is
no way to prevent them from violat-
' In the solemn pledges they have
made to the voters of the State.
But before they heed the bad ad
ice of men who are urging them to
ignore moral obligations they have
legally assumed, it may be well for
them to take a reckoning lest they
drift too far from safe moorings and
olunsre themselves and their state
into dishonor.
They are told that they will do
violence to the federal constitution
if they heed the instructions of the
people on the senator-ship. It is not
tree. The constitution empowers
them to elect the senators from that
mte; but it fcsve them absolutely
tre to say In what manner they will
determine a choice; if tey elect, as
they have elected, to refer the mat
ter of a choice to the people of Ore
gon, and declare their purpose to
abide by the preference thus ex
pressed, they have a right to do so,
and there is not a word or a syllable
in the federal constitution to con
demn or nullify such a procedure.
The people of Oregon have spoken
on this question. They may have
erred. But the issue is no longer a
party issue; it is now a question of
morals, a question of political de
cency on the part of members of the
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THE GREAT FEATURE FILM
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SSSSF. SUNDAY
Company
On Tour
DECEMBER
JOS. M. OAITES Presents
That Phenomenal Musical Hit
LITTLE JOIIIIY J
TheHost
Emphatic"
Jlusical
Comedy
Success ever
Stored in
America
It's Whistled
and Sung in
everyTongue
Laugh! Why it's a
Jolly Old Scream !
Play and All The
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be immediately reported to the office
legislature, and a question also which
involves the sovereignty of the peo
ple and the good name of the state.
It should be settled right. Ex.
LAWS PROTECT CRIMINALS.
At last great minds are beginning
to find defects in our laws which
have a tendency to protect the
criminal to the detriment of society
and are sking that the next sitting
of the state legislature be called up
on to draft restrictive laws to pre
vent unnecessary review of judicial
action on the part of the criminal.
In the days of Samuel when mur
derers were given an opportunity to
seek a city of refuge, justiee came
as near being meted out as at the
present time. For 5000 years wise
heads have endeavored to pass law
to ward off man's inventions for es
caping justice and the result is that
the nation u swamped with crim
inal codes and lepealed laws which
have more Iood holes than a rail
fence. All kinds of ridiculous quib
bling by the legal profession is tol
erated by the bench to the end that
justice is always delayed and fre
quently defrauded. It is high time
for the bar association to concern
itself in procuring legislation that
will protect society and punish the
criminal, instead of vice versa. Ex.
On the whole, we are not sure
that we would not be revolutionists
if we lived in Hayti
Castro isn't wanted in Paris; in
fact, he doesn't seem to be wanted
anywhere.
And it is much easier to boost than
to knock, if once yon get the habit
The Haytian revolutionists are
preparing to eal Christmas dinner in
the capital .
Queen Lil hopes that America
will give her a merry Christmas.
There are few places more comfort-
able than Astoria.
The advance agents in Astoria cf
Santa Claus are getting busy.
Tim X
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PEOPLE
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Now In Its
FifthBigYear
34 Weeks in
New York
22 Weeks in
Chicago
And they are
Laughing
Yet in Both
Places
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In Fashion
Cavalier,
9y Harry VrAtton.
Copyrighted, . by Associated
Literary rrs
The knight of the golden hdmot
rod briskly down the lane. 111
sword made a pleasant clanking lu ttie
rusty seaboard which it was never lu
tended to Bt: his eyes sparkled; his
plumes waved bravely In tho breese.
Anon from sheer exutwrauce of spir
its the kulght of the gulden helmet
lot out a wild and Joyous whoop wnloh
startled the griming ttle anl 8,t ,h
mild eyed sheep huddling tejretuer In
trembling wonder.
The general gWun of the gentleman'
of the aureate headpiece was a trltle
startling. Upou his head was a hi
get, the handle beuenth bis chin nud
Its bottom (or. rather, top in Its pivs
ent position) decorated with the tall
feathers of an Incautious rooster
About his waist was a red sash stuck
full of wooden dirks. From the left
side of this Kish half dangled, halt
dragged, the naval sword lu the old
cavalry scabbard.
A rake handle answered the purpose
of a lanes and bore as Its pennon a
fluttering three cornered piece of red
flannel I'pon the knight's fat, chub
by legs were fastened pieces of sine,
evidently Intended for greaves. Th!
steed be bestrode was a crooked piece
of apple 11 in b, with a bit of twine
about one end of It for reins.
It Is quite needless to state perhaps
that the kolKht of the' gold helmet
bad recently been Oiling bis small
head with certain romantic literature
relating to the days of chivalry.
It Is probably quite as needless to
cite that, now the literature had been
absorbed, he thirsted for deeds of
valor.
Hence the ride down the lane, and
hence the whoops. But very unfortu
"I AM TBS KNIGHT OV TO GOUHS WBf
MM?."
nately It seemed to be an off day for
opportunities.
The cattle gazed upon him In melan
choly doubt The aheep bunched to
gether and scot np discordant bleats.
Aside from these, the landscape gar
no evidences of life.
It was sorry world. Whatever
It was yon wanted yon never got It,
the knightly gentleman reflected sadly.
One couldn't perform deeds of valor
with nothing at hand but sheep and
cattle. People were necessary to bis
plans live, red blooded, much troubled
people lantrulshlng ladles preferred.
The world was full of 'em. There
must be some about somewhere. The
only way to get 'em was to find 'em.
With another full throated bellow the
knight of the golden helmet spurred
his good apple limb steed to i yet
more furious pace and sped down the
shaded lane In quest of adventure.
He bad just splashed through the
muddy pool where the cattle drank
each evening and was cantering blithe
ly past the blrcbes beyond when be
saw a young man approaching a
young man In flannels, very tall and
straight, pleasant faced, too, although
just now. the forehead was wrinkled In
a frown and the firm jaw was set In
determination. The young roan was
pulling vigorously at the brier pipe be
tween his teeth, sending out great
blue clouds of smoke In bis wake.
The knight of the golden helmet:
reined In bis steed aud accosted the
man before him with a familiar:
"Hey, Chflrlle!"
Then, suddenly remembering the dig
nity of bit) position, be squared bis
small shoulders and threw np his chin.
"What, ho, Charles!" ho corrected
his first saturation. "Hold a bit I
wouldst have converse with tbee."
Tilt young man seemed aware for
the first time of the other's presence.
"Hello, Billy!" said be, abstractedly
glancing at the queer figure before
him. "Wlmt's up now?"
"I am tho knight of the golden hul
met," was 'the grave response.
"You don't any! Where are you
If you shop early, you get the pick
of the good 9.
The determination of Oklahoma to
be radically original is evidenced by
'the fact that she has floods in De
cember.
"Fair and warmer" sounds good. If
the weather man will deliver the
goods it will be all right.
Mr. Taft has become so addicted
to the habit of winning that he can't
lose even a game of golf.
mm
! "Whore I thy ItulyT the knight do-
j mnnded. .
j "My lady! You tw'ail your AuM
Miiriwwit"
I The knlKht 111x1(11x1.
j "IHnvn tho lam a Mt, by tho walnut
i trees. ; Know the nine, dont youT
j "Sure!" was the unknlghtly rvply.
i Ho drew a bit mmrvr. One hand
rtstwl upon tho hilt of the aword.
"Why are you here, varlotV ho de
tnandod. "Why hunt thou dowrted thy
ladyr
"Huh!" wild the man In flannels.
'Than he burst tnto laughter. But there
was a certain (tratlnjt nol In It.
"W!l. Mly-Mr. Golden llelnrt, I
until -I'm hero because alio tent me
I'ouUlu't seem to endure my society.
Are .vuu mi? And 1 hardly thlim
you're cnrivtt In calling hr my lady,
SIio'k Just to!U iiur mighty plainly thai
she wasn't."
The young gomleuiuu asirldo Un
stick pomWrvd deeply, nnd to aid tils
cogitations he rvmnvrd the basket
from Ills uoml a ml swung It Idly tu
and fro tu one hand, Tumi be replaced
It with considerable show of firm
ness. "Buck you go. craven!" ho declared
flatly.
"Huh! What?" said the man lu the
flannels.
"Back you go! I rldo to the succor
of ladles In distress.
"Itully for you, old chap, the other
replied. "I think you'd better go alone,
though."
"Neverr bawled the kuight "Turn
around."
After several futile efforta be man
aged to yank the sword from the scab
bard. lie waved It threateningly above
his head.
"See hero," the young man began Ir
ritably as ho took a step forward, but
at that lumutwt they both heard quick
step down the lane.
Around the bend came the lady un
der discussion. he started violently
at the sight of tbeui. Her face was
flushed, and her eyes were suspicious
ly red.
"I've got him!" shouted the knight
Joyously. "He's tu my power! He
was deserting you, but I held blui up!
I'll see be begs your pardon If you
say soP" .
The young woman drew herself up.
Her face was scarlet now.
"Billy, what are you doing? What
Is the meaning of this foolishness T"
she demanded.
"Come on, youl Apologise!" said
the youth sulkily, prodding the Im
maculate white trousers with the point
of his sword.
Neither the words nor the prod seem
ed to attract' the n inn's attention. He
stood staring at the girl -particularly
at her red eyes. Then suddenly be
sprang to her side aud caught her
baud In his.
"Margaret" he cried, "ne'a right!. I
should apologize, that's a fact I'm
pigheaded duffer. The quarrel Is my
fault all mine."
Then came a few low words, little
happy laugh from the girl, and then
two of tbeui strolled down the lane
together, utterly oblivious of the ridic
ulous figure which stood silently wut. b
log them until they disappeared around
the bend.
The knight of the golden bclmet re
mained thus for some moments lost In
thought. Then be turned about and
went slowly up the lane.
"Goer he muttered. "Wouldn't that
cook yer? This ain't the way they
done 11 In the book."
He was still lost In his own nms
Ings as, whoopless, be passed again
the grazing cattle and the huddled
sheep. .
Muscular Pains Cored.
"During the summer of 1903 I was
trouble with muscular pains in the
instep of my foot," says Mr. S
Pedlar, of Toronto, Ont. "At times
it was so painful I could hardly
walk. Chamberlain's Pain Balm wai
recommended to me, so I tried it
and was completely cured by one
small bottle. I have since recom
mended it to several of my friends,
all of whom speak highly of it" For
sale by Frank Hart and leading
druggists.
60c per manth by mail or carrier.
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REPORT OP THE CONDITION
OF THE
Scandinavian-American
Savings Bank
OF ASTORIA.
To the State Bank Examiner, at
the close of business. November 27,
1908: .
CONDENSED.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Securities. $13.3,918.19
Furniture and fixtures 4,446.54
Expenses paid 205.50
Available funds:
Due from other banks...,
... $10,376.19
Cash in vault,.,. 9,679.21 20,055.40
Total..
.$158,625.63
LIABILITIES
Capital stock 50,000.00
Surplus 3,500.00
Undivided profits - 445.58
Deposits 104,680.05
Total.,,,., .....$158,625.63
REPORT OK THE CONDITION
OF THK
AstoriaNational Bank
At Astoria, in the Stale of Oregon,
at the clic of business, November
27. IW; .
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $IO.l,l75 7o
Overdrafts, secured and un
secured 8,W.78
V. S. Bonds to secure cir
culation 47,5(X).()0
V. S. Bonds to secure U, S.
Deposits 20,(00.(IU
Other Bonds to secure U, S.
Deposits 34.000.00
Premiums on U. S. and
other bonds . 475 WJ
Bunds, securities, etc ,NU.l5
Banking house, furniture.
nml lixtures . 4.305.00
Other real estate owned... 8,233.4 1
Due from State Banks and
Bankers 10,306 50
Due from approved reserve
agents 77.W96S
Checks and other cash
items i t 438.76
Notes of other National
Banks 3,035,00
Fractional paper currency,
nickels, and cents 871.06
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, vis:
Specie $71.07555
Legal tender notes 1,505.00 72,580 55
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer (5 per cent cir
culation) 2,37500
Due from U, S- Treasurer,
other than S per cent re
demption fund 60000
Total......... $784,469.62
LIABILITIES.
Capita! stock paid In $ 50.00000
Surplus fund 50,00000
Undivided profits, less ex
penses and taxes paid.... 21,48558
National Bank notel out
standing 47,500.00
Due to State Banks and
Bankers 107.58
Individual deposits subject
to check $281,224.91
Demand certificates of de
posit $30.48640
Time certificates of de
posit $258.333 50
Certified checks . 331.65
U. S Deposits... 4S,000.00 615,37646
Total.... $784.46962
State of Ore'gon, County of Clat
sop, s:
I. J. E. Higgini, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do sotemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
J. E. HIGOINS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of December,- I90R
M. C. MAG EE,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
GEO. H GEORGE,
GEORGE W. WARREN.
A. SCHERNECKAU.
Directors.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OP THE
First National Bank7
At Astoria, in the State of Oregon,
at the close of business, November
27th, 1908.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ....$456,888.00
Overdrafts, secured and
unsecured 1,786.94
U. S. Bonds to secure cir
culation 40,000.00
Premiums on U. S. Bonds 1.200.00
Bonds, securities, etc 55,430.00
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents) 63,379.03
Due from State Banks and
Bankers 25,022.36
Due from unproved re
serve agents l.;,73346
Checks and other cash
items
Notes of other National
Banks
Nickels and cents
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz:
Soecie $169,000.00
776.29
2,530.00
361.70
Legal-tender notes 220.00 169,220.00
Redemption fund with U.
S. Treasurer (5 per cent)
of circulation)
Due from U. S. Treasurer,
other than 5 Der cent re
2,000.00
demption fund 350.00
Total $977,677.48
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in $100,000.00
Surplus fund 25,000.00
Undivided profits, less ex
penses and taxes paid.. 29,175.94
National Bank notes out
standing 40,000.00
Due to State Banks and
Bankers 70.87
Individual deposits subject '
to check .. ..J655.145.75
Demand certificates of de-
deposit , ......$128,284.92 783,430.67
Total
.$977,677.48
State of Oregon, County of Clat
sop, ss:
I, S. S. Gordon, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of mv knowlcdsre
and belief.
S. S. QORDON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 1st day of December, 1908.
E. V. NOONAN, .
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
G. C. FLAVEL,
JACOB KAMM,
w. f. McGregor,
Directors.
To Cure a Cold in One Day '
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S
A Few Suggestions For Xmas
Ladles' and Gents' Watches,
Fancy Bathroom Fixtures,
Fancy Lamps,
Xmai Candles,
Banquet Candles,
Thermometers,
Revolvers nd Air Rifles,
Fishing Tackle,
Carpet Sweepers,
Bread Makers,
Meat Choppers,
Cake Mixers,
Boys' Wagons,
$ o'Clwk Tea Kettles,
Tea Sets,
Alcohol Stoves,
Fancy Baskets, of ill kinds
Thermo Bottles, '
Flash Lights,
Corn Riuori,
Watch Charm,
A large Assortment of the above will be fcond at
FOARD Q STOIIES HARDWARE CO.
Cold Weather Specials ! !
Now is the time to
of beverages for
Vigora! Beef Tea $2.50 per jug I
Fluid beef in tubes 50c per dozen, high
grade Rock and Rye and all other stan
dard bottle goods at the most reason
able prices. . r : .
AMERICAN IMPORTING CO. I
Phone 1881. 589 Commercial St. , :
Importers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers i
Special Excursion 1
the National Apple Show
SPOKANE, WASH.
Over tho new North Bank" Road
Sale dates Dec. C, 7 and 11th, Return Limit Dec. 15th
Reduced rates. For further information call on
O. B J0HN50N, Oen'l Agent A. & C. R. R.
13th St, nr Commsrcial St ASTORIA, ORSQON.
FINANCIAL.
First National Bank of Astoria
DIRECTORS , C.
Jacob Kamm W. F. McGregor C.;c. FtAVBi.
J. VV. Ladd S. S. Gordon
Capital $100,000
Surplus 25,000
Stockholders' Liability 100,000
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J. Q. A. BOWLBY, President J. W. GARNER, Assistant ashler
O. I. PETERSON, Viee-Preiident FRANK FATTON, Cuhier
ASTORIA SAVINGS BANK
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS - $232,000
Transact a General Banking Business Interest Paid on Time Depo
Four Per Cent. Per Annum
Eleventh and Duane Sit, Astoria, Oregon
SCANDINAVIAN-A M E R I C A N
SAVINGS BANK
ASTORIA, OREGON
IMMaaaiHIHaaHMaViBaa
OUR MOTTO: "Safaty Supercedes All Other Consldsratko."
Sherman Transfer Co. ?
HENRY SHERMAN. Manatsr. '
Hack, Carriages Baggage Checked
, wagons rwnos moved, noxea ana Mllppta.
433 Commercial Street ; - . Wain Pm 19t
THE TRENTON !
First-Class Liquors landl.Cigars
02 Commercial Street
Corner Commercial and Mth. . x?nu nsvnriM
SCOW- BAY BRASS &
' AHTOKIA, OHIXJON .
Iron ana Brass Founders, Land and Marine Engineers.
Up-to-Date Sawmill Machinety Prompt ittentlon given to all repair
18ft and Franklin Ave.
Pocket Knives,
Table Ktilvei,
Carving Knives,
Plated Wan,
Table Cutlery,
Nut Pick and Cracks,
Chafing Dishes,
Coffee Percolator,
Kaior siul Ror Sett,
Scissor and Shear,
ScUnors In Case,
Manicure Sets,
Serving Tray, ?
Crumb Sett,
Fancy Table Cutlery,
llefry Spoon,
Gravy Ladlr.
. Pocket Traveling Flasks,
Shaving Mugi,
Shaving Bruihci,
Watch Chain,
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the winter months
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