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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-20
OBSEQU|ES OF
D. c. CARAVAN

was marked evidence of the high
esteem the deceased was held by
the community In general. A large
copcou1se from this city was In at
tendance to pay their last tribute Of
respect to all that was mortal of a
ci'izen whom they had known In
life to honor and esteem. The re-
mains were laid to rest In the
beautiful family plot In the new
cemetery at PuIsley.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-20
SURVEYING DELAYED

gineers will start for Middlebourue
following the route down Buck
run, Pt. Pleasant and Middle Is
land to Middlebourne and then on
up the creek as stated before In
this paper. There Is no doubt
about the road being built the com
lag year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15

book. .sThe Octopus" tragedy based
on the rule of the Southern Pacific rail
road. California did not begin to recog-
nize as a thing above the ordinary I'M
til long after London. Boston and New
York had appraised II as a gem of
purest ray serene And now while the
rest of the Engiish-speak king world is
reading The PITT and putting it in the
first place of monthly sales, the book
sellers Of San Francisco. where the au
thor toiled and won his triumphs, can
hardly find the volume on their shelves
and ask the customer who is Norris9s
1t is the old story of the. prophet
without honor; but the fault is depriv-
ing California of literary guild which,
in process Of years, would make the
State ilIustrious for something besides
things.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
INDIFFERENCE TO GENIUS.

The remark made by visiting publish
ers in San Francisco that California
docs not appreciate its native writer's,
had for its text the local. indifference
to the work of the late Frank Norris.
Said one of the strangers: Here's a
man like Norris-biggest man in litera-
ture for ten years, wonderful, great, all
damned with books. window displays
and all that. His home was here, and
yet today I go about to five big stores
two wholesalers and three retailers
and not one of them had a copy of The
Pit and when I asked about Norris
some men acted as though they'd never
heard of him.
1t was the same way with Bret
Harte. whose romances of California,
despite the interest they created in the
East and Europe and the fame they
gave the Golden State. were rarely read
or commended by CaIifornians them
selves But for the acclaim which the
Eastern press gave his first story, 1.-The
outcasts of Poker Flat" and the order
which came to Harte from the Atlantic
Monthly for tales of similar kind. it
is doubtful that he would have been
able to keep the editorship of the Over
land The fears of the publishers of
that deiectable magazine that another
story like The Outcasts'' would be the
death of it, were expressed quite unan-
inlously by the California public or by
such part of it as read anything except
stock reports; and despite the rise of
Bret Harte to the company of the i'm
morals, the State he loved and whose
heroic days he celebrated, turned its
favor from him and made him an exile.
Frank Norris. whom foreign literary
criticism puts in the very front rank
OF American realists and whose books
lead the sales in the East, published
Nc league" without raising a ripple
on the dormant surface of San Fran
c1sco's interest in things literary. Yet
Nc league was as true a picture of
san Francisco life five or six years ago
as anything Howells ever wrote was
true TO the characteristics of New En-
gland. 1t was keen study of contem-
porary men and women. Norris's next
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
NOT AN INFANTlLE NAVY.

The comment of a Berlin paper, fol-
lowing Admiral Dewey's structures, that
the American Navy is suffering from
infantile disease" would be Whittier if
true. The American Navy is over a
century and a quarter old while the
German Navy is one of the youngest in
the world Before 1870 no German State
marine being of such nominal strength
that it cut no figure in the war with
France; but as far back as 1916 the
American Navy was making Roadway
against the greatest naval power in the
world. The armed ships of the United
States were the first to resist the trib-
ute exacted of Mediterranean COM
merce by the Dey of Algiers; they
made a distinguished record in the war
of 1872; at Shimonoseki they did their
part in subduing Japan's rebellious
clansmen; during the Civil war, Ameri-
cans, through the invention of the iron
clad and the monitor, revolutionized
the worlds navies; and in that period
the United States had the largest arm
ed fleet afoat. Although Europe ac-
counted Spain a naval match for this
when the war of 1898 broke out,
the Americans sunk or captured every
Spanish vessel which came out to fight. |
No navy has fought more battles in
the same period of time and lost fewer |
Of them than has the American; and |
with its record in two centuries un-
arnished it has a right to disdain the
from any quarter and espe-
tally from a brand-new naval estab-
that its belief in itself is
ault of immaturity
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
MR.. WRIGHT
WAS WRONG
Stirred Up the Wrath
Of Police Court
Judge.

Representative Wright of the secon
District of Kona, Hawaii, came nea
being punished for contempt of cour
by Judge Wilcox yesterday forenoon
The representative appeared as the at
torney for his brother-in-Iaw, Adam
Duncan, the police officer, who wa.
placed under arrest on Saturday even
ing for using profane language ant
calling attaches vile names at the sta.
ton while in uniform. On Monday
Speaker Beekley punished the legislator
for being absent. Yesterday Judge
Wilcox had just a wee doubt in his
mind as to how far legislators, while
attending legislative sessions, were
amenable to the law Had he known
in court what he learned later on, the
representative would surely have been
sent to jail.
The prosecution put on the stand
Joe Storer, the Porto Rican boy who
has been assisting the Deputy Sheriff
in running to earth several of the worst
Porto Rican and negro criminals in
town. Joe testified that while he was
sitting in a carriage hired by the
Deputy Sheriff and which was standing
before the Police Station Duncan came
along and called him several vile
names. When the testimony was all
in. Wright arose and asked the Judge
to dismiss the defendant, alleging that
the prosecution had failed to prove
Duncan's guilt. Then Wright made the
following remark which electrified the
court and the spectators: THAT boy is
that by looking into his face The
Deputy Sheriff arose at once and de-
manded that such language be with
drawn. He charged Wright with lack
ing a sense of honor, especially as he
was a man engaged in framing laws for
the country. He requested the judge
to commit him for contempt of court.
Then Judge Wilcox turned loose on
Wright and gave him a tongue-lash-
ing. Il wish to tell you that you can
not use that kind of language in this
court" said he angrily, ..and if you
ever do it again L will take summary
action with you" Wright endeavored
to frame an excuse but got no hearing.
His client was then adjudged guilty
and fined SO and costs. @
1t is common report that many of the
native legislators feel that they are
above the law and cannot be punished |
for any offense they may commit while |
the legislature is in session. One legis-
ator went so far as to say recently |
hat he could knock a man down and |
he couldn't be arrested for it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15

We fail TO see where there is any
class legislation in the Aylett bill. The
measure simply recognizes a proper
disquaiif1cation and provides for its ap-
piicatfon. 1t Affects all nationalities
alike. so that there is hardly a chance
for its legality to be questioned away
from home.-Independent.
The point is that the Aylett bill vio-
lates the treaty rights of foreigners,
who are entitled to do business in this
country whether they know the Ian
guage or not. II it becomes a law the
courts will quickly dispose Of it; and
en- that account there is no use in pass
ing it
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
POWERFUL ARGUMENTS.

\ Senator Fulton was very fortunate
in securing committee places; more
successisl, say the dispatches, than
any western senator who is just enter
ing the upper house of congress.
Mr.. Fulton is not only bright
young man, but man of strong
personality. He wins men to
him and doubtless these were argu-
ments in his favor. But his friends
are not in the dark as to another in
huence which was exerted in his be-
half. His associate is serving his
fourth term in the senate, is one of the
best known men in that body and is a
strong man both in and out of the sem
ate. No doubt all these were used to
q good advantage to further the inter-
ests of Mr., Fulton and of our state.
He is chairman of the committee on
Canadian relations and is member of
public lands, irrigation, fisheries,claims
and revision Of the laws committees.
Senator Mitchell, always fortunate in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
TOO MUCH HITCHCOCK.

II is not out of place at this time to
say that recent notifications of land
Office rules made by Hitchcock are in
consistent with present land laws and
in direct opposition to decisions OF the
supreme and other federal courts onthe
construction and application of same.
This is evidenced by the fact that Mr.,
Hitchcock has had to come off his high
pedestal. and proofs that ought TO pass
are being accepted without forcing
thousands of useless appeals TO the
courts on the construction of land laws
and particularly the timber and stone
act.
Any person who would violate the
provisions Of the present timber laws
ought to so 10 the insane asylum. The
penitenuary is not the proper place
for him. 1t is a plain Law without
catches that permits any person of the
proper age, who has the money, or who
can borrow it. TO purchase 100 acres of
timber. 1t is not necessary to contract
20 sell before making proof. Besides
just now. it would prove the more ex-
pensive plan TO those who are acquir-
ing timber and no me with the least
degree Of judgment would use such a
method TO secure timber, taking all the
chances attendent thereon, when scrip
can be placed without limit and with
out risk.
Hitchcock was quite seriously taken
by the initiated for time and many
were OF the opinion that vast steals
were going on in timber localities.
This presumption. so bitterly followed
up by Mr.. Hitchcock. has had a re-
tarding influence on all coast states
and many innocent persons have been
made to suffer. while the cases of
fraud. so far as heard from, in Oregon
especially, can be counted on the
fingers OF one hand, and not one of the
offenses is of the character which Mr..
Hitchcock has curried Oregon SO as
siduously TO find.
The long and short of the whole mat
ter Is that our president has permit
ted an old granny to impose on him.
Hitchcock should have been fired for
in three months after he
was appointed His treatment of MEM
bers of both houses Of congress is
of a vain, shallow ego
list, man without the instincts of a |
gentleman or the breeding Of a |
Digger Indian. That western states
are counted in line with republican pol
cies, is a fortunate condition existing
iespite the affliction of too much
"A political party that can stand
hitchcock and survive is in pretty good
>-74trs.l -saiIs a g0Ud Tepubii-
an journal like The Astorian to have
q admit that Hitchcock really claims
o be republican, living in st. Louis
when at home, for even Missouri is de-
serving of better fate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

The treatment of Ex-Governor An
drew II, Burke, who was formerly an
Inspector Of United States land ofhces'
is a sample of the packages handed
out by Mr. Hitchcock. Governor Burke
who was chosen North pakotas rrst
executive. was forced to resign without
reason. and no explanation was ever
made. He was splendid officer, and
those who have the pleasure of his ac-
auaintence, while deploring his treat
ment. congratulate him on being re-
leased from department that Is load
ed down with offieialism and ignorance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

Suppose. for instance, that the ore
ron delegation in congress is placed
IN the position of being able to do a
srcat heal for the Lewis and Clarke
fair, among other things, does anyone
think that the peonle at home are So
ing ia Ne 50 ungratefnl as TO tie their
hands hy putting up 4 fight on theng
II Is not likely. Multnomah county Is
Very largely interested and likewise y
powerful factor, 1t is well for raold
partlsans of the opposition not to al
low their spleen to get away with their
heads, when calculating upon who will
succeed Senator Mitchell and Congress
man Williamson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

to spare: a special election will take
place the 10th II next month and l
want to vote" So saying, he ambled
OFF up the street.
The girls Of the Astoria high school
proved themselves true blue Friday
night, when they gave an entertain
ment "for the benefit OF the high
school," A week previously the high
school boys had played a game of foot
ball with Portland team, and the
affair was financial failure. the de-
felt being something like $50, There
upon the girls arranged the entertain
ment and realized the substantial sum
OF s4i. with which the debt was wiped
out. And now the boys are figuring on
another game!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

IT was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. / tried all sorts Of medicines,
none of which relieved me. One day I
saw an ad. of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking
a few doses I felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen sick day since. Neighbors
Of mine hare been cured of Rhuema-
tism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney
troubles and General Debility" This
is what B. r. Bass, of Fremont, N, G..
writes. only SOC at chas Rogers,
druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

Mr.. Hanson, one Of the enterprisinE
farmers Of Larsen Slough. called at the
Citizen office Saturday. Mr.. Hanson
reports things moving up his way
North Bend Citizen.
What matter that the heathen rage
! And darksome shadows pail!
That men in spite Of warnings sage,
Rush TO their hopeless fall
If things up Mr.. Hanson's way
Move unabated day by day?
Let famine stalk about the land;
Let wars red minions vauntl
we care not for the seourging brand,
We or.ly care TO want
To read about the things they do
How things move up at Larsen Slough.
Perhaps our memories grow dim
On sone epoch event;
Our stock Of knowledge may be slim
III ueeuS OF grave poIteHt.
But this We know, and this we swear,
That things move up at Hanson's lair.
Thanks, Mr.. Hanson, thanks again
Such lessons al but melt us!
You'll never more hear US complain
When other people belt us.
To know things up your way are right
And moving!-'tis sufficient, quite.
-M.L.B.
Dowie might get good Zion City
site cheap out at Prospect Park.
Whatever may be said against Carrie
Nation, she is certainly a boon to news
papers.
The members Of the crew Of the gas
oline schooner Della, who were COM
PEELED to suck oranges to quench their
thirst, were certainly up against a de-
lightful predicament.
Marcus Susman, who recently filed a
petition in bankruptcy, poked his head
into the door Il barber shop Saturday
night and said, as he sized up the wait
ing crowd Il need a shave and would
like to buy one, but haven't the time
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

the matter of committees, retains the
Craftsmanship of coast defenses, and is
member Of the judiciary, postoifiee
and postroads, mteroceanie canals, Pa
eIfic islands and Porto Rico, and re-
lations with cuba.
Senator Mitchell retained all the old
committee places and added those of
judiciary and relations with Cuba this
session,
As oregonians must note with pleas
ure the success of our delegation, they
must more than ever appreciate the
fact that the longer man stays in
either house, provided he is Of aver
age ability. the more valuable he be-
comes. as his influence must increase
with his experience. 1t is a powerful
argument TO return the members again
and again.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
DoSEN'T RESPECT OLD AGE.

It's shameful when youth fails TO
show proper respect to old age, but just
the contrary In the case OF Or. Kings
New Life Pills. They cut OF maladies
no matter how severe and irrespective
OF old age. Dyspepsia, Jaundlce, Fever
Constipation and all yield TO this per-
feet pill. CSC at Chas. Rogers drug
Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

There has been some talk OF closer
times east, but II amounts TO nothihg'
some watered enterprises have gone
the natural route and the infaters have
followed the inflated. Business is good
all over the United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
HE LOVED HIS MULES.

HE LOVED HIS MULES.
Mule was the subject under discus
sion aud various stories were told to
illustrate his obstinacy and general dis
position to kick at everything that
came withing his kicking reach. Il
disagree with you fellows in your ap-
parent belief that mule has never
rendered valuable service to the
world" said one member of the COM
pany and as every one wanted to know
why, he told this story.
rancher in California was taken i'll
and his doctors gave him up. His son,
harun scarum youth, called on the
family physician and inquired about
his fathers condition. Your father"
said the physician, will not live "A
hours. If you have anything to say to
him you should go to him at once" In
stead Of going 10 the house, the young
man went to the barn and hitching up
the most spirited mules his father own
ed to light driving rig, he tied third
one on behind and drove into town.
There he sold the animals, and with
the money he received for them, pro-
ceeded 10 lead a riotous life. The old
man heard OF the sons action at time
when 1t was thought he was dying.
What, those mules sold!" he gasped.
"I'll'get :hem back If have to sell the
place" He began to recover, and 1t
was not long before he was entirely
we'll. He is still alive.
JUDsoN COLE WANTS TO KNOW
II new city hall Is in site.
II the new city hall will be heated
by hot air.
If the new bar dredge belongs to the
bar-tenders' union.
II the justice of the peace is really
a Goodman.
If Bill Chance is one in a thousand.
If John Kopp was ever on the force.
II the sermons of Rev. VIM. Seymour
Short than others.
II Collector Robb is hold-up artist.
II Postmaster Reed can write and.
spell.
IfJ.F. Welch is a rare-bit.
If Herman is Wise because he was
born so.
Who to pay the water rent to this
month-the weather man or the water
office. .--J .C.S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

Senator Morgan should not spoil his
excellent senatorial career going out or
his way to blame President Roosevelt
for action in the Panama matter. the
prt sident acted promptly and, The AS
torian believes, with good judgment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

The Astorian guarantees to Its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

Astoria people are anxiously await
ing the time when the harhor lines
viii be extended.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

"who said alum baking powder" re-
tCrts the Missourian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
THE PRESIDENT.

4 man who has opinions of his own;
Opinions that are fearlessly expressed;
Who wears no crown. nor occupies a
throne,
Yet rules nation greater than the rest
He is servile % no trust nor Million
aire;
His friends-the common people. every
where
And you'll hear a mighty roar IN 1904
When the shout goes UP for Roosevelt,
he's the man." -J.C.S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26

One in the darkness wept alone,
And one in the sunlight laughed the
while.
The dark hid the tears, the night heard
the moan,
But the eyes of the world saw only
the smile.
The world heard the laugh, for the
laugh was loud;
But twas lost and forgot in the shift
ing crowd.
While the tears that were shed by the
poor, sad eyes
Are treasured by God in paradise.
Nib.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26


the close of business November l1,lg0S.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ,,,... 500, 1853 Il
Overdrafts, secured and uu-
secured Observation-Disclosures" i9.l2+ rs
U. S, Bonds to secure cir
culaticn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1850 90
Premiums on U, $, Bonds, 1850 90
Stocks, securities etc,,..".., 65.926 II
Banking house. furniture and
fixtures Observation-Disclosures. 1888 Oi
Other real estate owned..... lO,3S0 90
Due from National Banks(not
reserve agents. ...,..... 63S 90
Due from State Banks and
Bankers Observation-Disclosures. 1924 eS
| Due from approved reserve
agents NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. III, ,S4s e3
I Checks and other cash items 2,S9S 06
Notes Of other National Banks 40 90
Fractional paper currency,
I nlckels and cents....,...,.. I.29s e5
Lawful money reserve in
Bank, viz;
Specie ...........,S 5l.T99 35
Legal tendern notes S25 90 1854 35
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is g OF clrcula-
tion) .........,,......,,.... 625 90
Total ,~..,.,"..........,..s5SOs32 $50 10
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in...,....$ $4,000 90 |
Surplus fund ..........,..... 10000 90 !
Undivided profits less expen- j
ses und taxes paid ,......,. 1S,109 81 |
National Bank notes out
standing ....,......-.,..... ll,40o 90
Individual deposits subject
10 check ........$2 $20f4I5 50
Demand certih-
Of deposit ...... 20S,l20 20
Time certificates
0f deposit ...... $20S, l20 20 i9i, 1922 20
-
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3.50, ,S32 10 |
State OF Oregon, County Of Clatsop, IS:
I, ]. E. Higgins, Cashier Of the
above named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
.E. HIGGINS Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this oath day Of November, 1903.
T.. z. FERGUSON, Notary Public.
Eco. II. George,
George w. Warren,
VIM. H. Barker, Directors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
sEMI-wEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year. in advance 81 90
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
RHYMES AND RISIBLES

Mr.. Hanson, one Of the enterprising
farmers Of Larsen Slough, called at the
Citizen office Saturday. Mr.. Hanson
reports things moving up his way
North Bend Citizen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
CHEAP FUEL.

Fir slabwood, stove lengths, $500 per
cord. Boxwood $3.50 per large load.
Phone 22il Black. Kelly. the transfer
man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-26
REPORT OF THE CONDITION on


at Astoria, in the state OF Oregon, at
the close of business November l7lg0S;