Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1909)
THE MOKNW; ASTUKIAN, ASTORIA. OREGON. SUNDAY, JANUARY 10. 1909. Established Published Daily Except Monday by SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By omU, per year ..... By carrier, per month WEEKLY ASTORIAN. By mail, per yer, in advance. $1-50 ' Entered at ccond-iisi matter July JO, 1906, at the postoffice t Astoria, Oregon, under the ct of Congress of March 3, 1879. Order tor the delivering of The Morning Astoritn to either residence t -f w;. m, be mad b nostal card or through telephone. Any irregularity In delivery should be of nubficatioa. '' TELEPHONE ; . THE WEATHER .. -,,.; sawssswssiB Oregon Occasional snow, colder in southwest portion, continued cold over the remainder of the state. I COUNCIL CHANGES. For the sake of good government, correct autonomy, and public Pe, we are very glad the ambiguities in the status of the Common Council have been removed, once for all. by the two recounts of Friday; the four gentlemen involved in the controver sies are probably as well pleased as anyone else, since they are all sup posed to be quite broad enough to ac cept the reversions as they fell, especi ally the two losers. Naturally we sincerely regret los ing a stalwart and capable Republican councilman, in the person, and ser vice of Frank J. Carney, but his sat isfaction is so complete in the revers al that overtook the Democratic "Pooh Bah" from the Second and in the ascertained election of Mr. Schmidt, that it is really infections and we intend to let it go at that and join him in the pleasant realizations that followed his own discomfiture. Now that all questions and issues in this behalf have been settled, and the personnel of the new council has been conclusively fixed, of record, we, with all good citizens of Astoria, hope that body may proceed with its big and definite work of the year, on easy and pleasant lines; effectively, r.m' and-noint of an agreed l UUI w i basis of real business and public good; and successfully, for the better name and interest of the whole city. Tt,- Vnrniiw Astorian wants to rhamnion. aid and abet the Council in every possible way and intends to do so at every turn offered it; it has no wish to figure as an obstructionist the word: it is far eas- 1U - , ier to say cheerful and commendatory things, than it is to lead a clamor of protest and criticism as it has been forced to do so often. No councilman nor officer now on the roster of the city need worry for one minute over the course of this paper provided his own course is within striking distance of the common good; he will find us right behind him with the quickest and kindliest support and the com mendation of the public he is serving: Otherwise, otherwise. ET TU, TILLMANUSJ What is this country coming to? Tillman! Tillman, of South Caro lina! Tillman, the rampant, irreduc ible, irreproachable, blatant and irre pressible champion of honesty in high places standing in, uncompromising ly.on an Oregon -land-grab, for nine quarter sections. Thus the Presi dent of the country avers, backed by black-and-white testimony; the surest and worst testimony ever.' Of course we are , waiting for the say-so of the Gentlemen from South Carolina. "That may put another phase and face on the whole situation, and leave Mr. Roosevelt without a leg to stand on, in which event he will be glad to go to Africa, or anywhere else and hide his injured limb and di minished head; but the presumption is in favor of the undisturbed inte grity of the President's leg and head, all the same, since he has carried both safely through keener contests than this is like to be. , . The country is agog for the de fense due to come tomorrow on the floor of the Upper House; and it may be taken as certain that it will give the South Carolinan the entire benefit of it; but the inference now abroad is bad for him barring all pre-judgment. However he gets them, the President usually has trumps up his "sleeve, and his sagacity in playing them is nothing short of scientific. But the successes of the President in such matters as this have another potency quite as deep and far more deplorable, and that is the upsetting of public confidence in the highest and most honored servants of the Re public, than which nothing can be more reactionary nor disappointing. RATIONAL ECONOMY. It is no difficult matter to define this term, especially in the face of local conditions that exact it; the grave problem lies .in the proper and effective application of ft.- The one, imperative rule to success in the pre- 1873. THE J. S. DELLINGER Ca $7.00 Mi immediately reported to the office MAIM 651. mise, is to learn to regard the public funds with something akin to the cherishing caution we bestow on our own dollars. They are ours; and are entitled to everv consideration due the dollar. Civic economy is one of the hardest lesson in the curriculum of public life and service; but conditions do arise that make it the absolute and uncs capable text of procedure, here, and elsewhere: those conditions exist right now, in the City of Astoria and County of Clatsop. 1 here is no mis take about it. and no sophistry will down the demand nor even abate it It has been practiced, time and min. in hundreds of cities ana com munities, and worked out beautifully; the most serious impediment being in the initiating of the program; me denarture from the old and reckless 'system that has prevailed nntu om cers and people think they cannot rfisnense with certain costly appurte nances and the general habit of dis regard for the taxpayer which grad nallv disolaces the real equitable con cern that should be felt and exercis ed. Details are not essential right here and now; they can be given if U be comes necessary, and they will be; it is enough, at the moment, to offer the sueeestion and waive all thought !of its default, in the better hope that our officers, both of city and county, are thoroughly next to the situation and will meet it squarely. Onlv two months have elapsed since the presidential election, but the people already realize that they got a big bargain at the polls. One of the features of Southern sentiment at present is that Mr. Taft pan draw a lareer and more earnest audience han any other speaker can. The receiots of the Suez Canal are increasing at the rate of$l,500,000 a year and the dividends are never less than 20 per cent. Panama croakers should look over the facts at Suez. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, who controls the food and drink of the country, is called a czar. Com pared to Secretary Wilson, the Spea ker of the House is a mere pygmy in power. President Roosevelt will be sur prised at one part of the report of his farm commission, which states that the farmers in Kansas and Oklahoma find considerable relaxation in hunt ing rabbits. . Tudee Taft insists that he will not be president elect until after the elec tors shall have met and formally ra tified the November vote. Technic ally he is. The physician who will accompany Mr. Roosevelt on his trip has had twenty-five years' expierience in his profession and is also noted as a naturalist Another accomplishment may count in his favor. He is a dead shot. A paymaster who used to cross a Nevada desert in a wagon with a large guard, now makes the trip in an automobile that covers fifty miles in one hour, under the protection of a sinzle shotgun. The speed deties pur suit on horseback in an open coun try. Needlework Sales. Needlecraft Shop, formerly 382 Washington street, now 147 Sixth street, between Morrison and Alder, Portland. January needlework sale now on. ' Lame Shoulder Cured. Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and quick ly yields a few applications if Chamberlain's pain balm. Mrs. F. W. McElwee, of Boistown, New TVnnswirlf write! "Havinir oee:i troubled for some time with a my shoulder, I decided to give berlain's pain balm a trial, wi result that I got prompt relief." sale by Frank Hart and leading gists. Trv our own mixture of coffe J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetable". Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Main AMONG THE ASTORIA THEATERS "DEVIL'S AUCTION TONIGHT. Although traveling under the same name as that which it has been known for almost a generation; "The Devil's Auction" which will play an engage ment at the Astoria Theatre tonight is practically a new production, and furnishes even more fun for the crowded house which welcome it than it did a decade ago. Of all the old reliable pieces, "The Devil's Auction" alone retain its pristine popularity. "Evangeline is gone; "The Black Crook'" has passed into the far beyond; "Eight Bells" still remain 'tis true, but "The Devil's Auction" holds its own. Provided with new scenery and ac cessories and equipped with a capital company, the rare old spectacular piece comes into its own again, and the lightning change scenic effects and rapid fire individual action are maintained without a falter. A comely chorus supplements the efforts of the orincioals. and tuneful music abounds throughout the pro duction. Famitar by name, "The Volcano of Hades" Spouts forth flames, and the transformation into the Realms of Mephisto is accomplished with a smoothness that precludes suspicion of trustiness. "The Magic Picture flail" keens the audience in a gale of lanifhter. and "The Feast of Lan terns" introduces Fraulein Prager as premiere danseuse, with a capital corps de ballet The plot of the piece is familar to -ii j-.i: ;, tt,. rf,,1 between ail, umini, wi.m w- - - - PHOTO BY lit : A t V I I Mill IZETTA JEWEL, LEADING WOMAN WITH BAKER STOCK CO the powers of Mephisto, the evil one, and Chirstaline, the fairy protector ess, through which the love affairs of Carlos, the shepherd, and Madeline, the Flemish farmer, daughter, are in tertwined.. The good, of course, tri umphs and Mephisto and his minions are put to confusion. Every oportunity is given for amu sing and scenic effects and full advan tage is taken thereof, while the antics of Toby, the donkey, add still fur ther to the amusement. The honors of the play are evenly divided between the members of a well balanced company, in which are included such well known thespians as George M. Topack. Miss Maud Scott, W. H. Lorella, Miss Alma Merrill, W. C. Newman, Miss Anna Little and Miss Emma Prager. BAKER STOCK COMPANY. Manager Baker of Portland's Baker Stock Comnanv donated his Bungo- low Theatre for the society people to give an entertainment for the benefit of the earthquake sufferes Monday night and was persuaded to send the Company to Astoria for that night where they will present the big holi day comedy success Are You a Ma son which packed the Bungalow to standing room for the entire New Years week. Are You a Mason is a rattling farce. It has the reputation of being one of the best ever presented in this country, and it enioyed a phenomenal run in New York and on the road be fore heinor released for stock. 'Are You A Mason?" does not offend any Mason, but it will make them laugh as much as an outsider. The story calls of a young man, who during the absence of his wife, has a gay time. When the servant informs the wife that her husband has been out every evening during her absence, the hus band explains that he was joining the asons. The father-in-law ot tne t Mason for years. He, too, has VT n ilcceivincr his wife, for once a 1 V V 1 IV nnvii .... 1 1 club and remained out until the morn ing he would inform his wife that he was attending a meeting of the Ma sonic lodge. The young wife and her mother are delighted that the young husband and the old man should be lodge brothers, and they arrange for a meeting o that they can see the old man and the young one exchange fraternal signs and signals. The old man and the young man each believes ths other is a renuiiM Mason, and is afraid that the other will expose him. In this situation comes a man from the country, who wants to join the Masons, and the father-in law promi ses to test his qualifications for the order. lust as the situations are in n.il., Ar Yam A fnnn?" Sft cal culated to" make everyone laugh, ami in its career it hasn't failed in this re snect. There is a amile everv minute. and no one can sit through the per . ta formance without enjoying it. All the favorites of the Company will be in the cast. A fine scenic production will be given, one in keeping with the play- . "SI PLUNKARD." J. C. Lewis, that ever popular character comedian and his company will play an engagement at the As toria Theatre Wednesday. An ex change says: "Whenever the name of Si Plunkard is mentioned where it has been before, the dullest face be comes brinht with the thought of the good natured young farmer who has caused so many to hold their sides in laughter. He is not an imaginary character, but one wnicn you cn meet every day by visiting small coun try towns. He is a man of education, but simply a simon-pure farmer whose home is always open for the weary traveler. "Si Plunkard" is not a jum ble. but a well devised and exception ally strong and interesting comedy with a plot taken from every day life. "It is a play anyone can take a lesson from." The play abounds in bright specialties by the funny comedians and clever little Arietta Lewis. The company will give their famous and original funny country band street parade announcing their arrival in this city. ' At The Grand. See and hear the marvelous Syn chroscope, moving pictures that talk. sing and whistle. The wonder of the age. The craze of all fcurope ana America. Will be at the Grand Theatre for one week, commencing Monday, January 11. A complete change of program, Monday, Thurs day jnd Saturday. Six new reels di rect from the Manufacturers and six illustrated songs of the latest are shown at the Grand each week. For pleasure'and comfort do not fail to visit the Grand. Admission, 10c; chil dren, Sc. DONALD STOCK CO. Monday night the Bakeronian will re-open with the Donald Stock Co. in the rural comedy drama, "Just Plain Folks." Mr. Donald has secured the best talent obtainable on the coast, also the rights to a number of new .BAKERONIAN iTHEATRE.. f Monday, Tuesday THE DONALD JUST PLAIN FOLKS' j ' A Rural Comedy Prices 15, 25 and 35c. Box i Matinee satnraav ana I Big Bargains in I CLOTHING: Our Mid-winter Clearance Sale is now in are cutting prices deep in all 1 lines of winter -fMPM!!- on Overcoat Suits, Sweaters and Swea tcr coats, Underwear, fete : : : i Shoes Also We have a i of odds and ends we are determined to close out ! regardless of price. We are sell- ! ing them at cost cases below actual cost to us. This is the time to purchase your winter supplies and save money - - - - - I Luukinen&Harrison , , ' m M . A - A..lf'il tHMMHMIIIHMMmtMMIMMiMHHHH plays including some of the biggest New York successes. Some of these to follow in the near future are "The Virginian," "The Squaw Man," "The Mummy and the Humming Bird," "The Girl I Left Behind Me," and "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." Immediately following "Just Plain Folks," the beautiful society comedy drama, "The Embassy Ball," will be presented. Mr. Victor Donald will be seen at his best as the Frenchman and the other members of the com pany will each be cast to the best advantage. Mr. Harrington E. Du prey has been secured to direct the olavs and finished productions of each piece are guaranteed. No pains or expense will be spared to make each production, one to be remem bered. Many of Mr. Donalds friends have asked for a repetition of "The Girl From the Golden West," so it is quite probable that it will be pro duced in the near future. Mr. Donald and his entire company became very popular during the engagement laat spring and will no doubt be greeted Monday night by a packed house. PERS0NAU1ENTI0N Mrs. Katy Copp, of Seaside, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. A. Douglas, of this city, for the past two weeks, left for her home last evening. ' ! Carl Franseen has returned to this city and his business, alter a very nleasant visit of three weeks with frinds and kinsmen up in Idaho. He returned alone, contrary to expecta tion, brincrinir onlv a box of cicrars and the fag-end of a Christmas check he had allowed himself for the trip. Mrs. J. W. CJberender, of Portland, was a visitor tn the city yesterday and was domiciled at the Occident. She took the evening train for her home city. T. A. Hendricks and wife of Se attle were quartered at the Occident yesterday. H. H. Atlce of the metropolis was a and Wednesday STOCK1 CO. Drama tn 4 Acts office open from 2 to 9;30 X aunaav 10 ana zuc. full force. We apparel Being Cut i large assortment in shoes that and in many (business vUltor W this city yesterday. Dan Connelly, Eugene Craig and Cl. M NMftnn All fit (nrm( m trio of visitors to this city yesterday .. - 1. ! . on miners 01 ousiness. C J. Throckmorton of Eugene was in the city yesterday and was regis tcred at the Northern Hotel. J. Y. Summers of Clinton, N. Y., spent the lay her. yesterday and was domiciled at the Mcrwyn. B. N. Imithers of Los Angeles was among the tourists noted on the streets of this city yesterday. Mr. Smithers remarked that the preval ent storm gave him a warm apprecia tion of bis southern home fit v. and acting on the hint he took the even ing train to Portland, en route to that place. II. E. Emerson, of Salem, was a business visitor in Astoria yesterday. J. T. Harrington of Seattle was one of a biff Broun of touriall thai linlil. ed from the noon train yesterday. 1 VlflM.K m mm r- v. uniriKen 01 Vancouver was among the business visitors in this city yesterday. Pver Sores. Fever sores and old rhrnnir mi should no; be heated entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Cham berlain's salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It Is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore ninnies, burns anri 1iir n the skin. For sale by Frank Hatt and leading druggists. 1 Bungalow Only Latest Motion pictures and Illustrated Songs Presented PR OCR AM , "Tale of a Thanksgiving Turkey SONGS "We Parted as the Sun Went Down" "I Love You as the Roses Love the Dew" and Matinee Today at 2;8o. Price of Admission AMUSEMENTS. AstoriaTheatro SUNDAY JANUARY loth CHAS. H. YALE CO. 2Sth Annual Oblation . The Everlasting Devil's Auction Extraordinary Sjwctitcle Superior Scenic Invcstltun 4 Baby Elephants lit Native Jnngl Dance Urjre Compeny ' tixtravaganuy woaiumcta Grand Trtnarbrniatfon Scene, "ARMOR" "Best Ever" "Every Feature New Thl Year" Prices 50 cent to $1.50 Baker Stock Go. COMING ...Astoria Theatre... One Night Only Monday, Jan. 11 The famous Hake xSto Co. will be seen beie the successful fa.4 comedy "Iff YOU A MO Same complete pro duction as seen in Port land at the Bungalow to capacity attendance all last week. Prices 25, 50, 75, $1 Seat sale opens Sunday unit jmum.xjuu nuaun.ui4.aiiiiiiin.iiii.. jmn AstoriaTheatre If iril JANUARY II till ...8TM. .. Tht incomparable Comedian J. C. LEWIS In the Best of All Rnral Comedy Plunkard For it years Mr. Lewis has suc cessfully produced Si Plunkard and will appear at each and every performance in the character role. SEE The Mammoth Threshin? Machine in Actual Operation Magnificent Band and Orchestra Home Quartette Big Specialty Song Hits 5 2 Free street Concerts Daily Prices . 25c to 75c Theatre "Ideal Policeman" Night Performanc at 7 - , lo cents X