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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
NOT GUILTY, AS CHARGED.


Because an immense contingent OF
the Astoria tax-paying citizenry will
not break its bones nor bruise its
flesh falling over itself TO subscribe to
and vote for the new seawall PROPOSE
.tion as it has been handed out to
them by the committee in charge
(the Council committee), is no sign
that it does not want the improve
ment; and the passing of the days
with the current argument of the
issue indicates that they will have
none Of it in its present status. No
sensible community ever yet took
over million-dollar obligation with
out first knowing far more of the de-
tails, the plans, the scope, the cost
and the responsibility OF the enter
prise, than they have been permitted
to know in this case.
Astoria is not guilty of negation
nor of lack of interest in this project,
and that the sentiment OF the city is
against the methods proposed is a fiat
sign that the people are. clearly
awake TO the careless and half-baked
conditions that mark it as it comes
from the Council committee. No
public work, involving million or
more of money may be assumed with
out chance to estimate the range
and cost of it before the people vote
upon it; anything short of an exact
understanding and specific calculation
on all points of such an improvement,
is like buying pig in poke; and
people may be excused if they hesi-
tate long, and even refuse, before
they commit themselves and poster
ity, to the scheme.
1t must come some day; every man
here knows that; and if the matter
had been promised with a proper
provision for the ascertainment Of
the extent, route, character, plan and
cost of the work before the cinch OF
a million-dollar obligation was thrust
upon them, the plans Of the Council
Charter Committee would not have
mis-carried. There are other phases
Of doubt inherent in the project as it
has been submitted, and it will take
time and better analysis to make the
thing acceptable to this public, as it
should.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
PEOPLE ARE WONDERING,

Many people in this city, who
know that the public records OF AS
toria contain one of the best anti
gambling ordinances in the municipal
books Of the State Of Oregon, are
wondering why the police department
of Astoria is at any loss as to its
duty in the handling of the offense;
and some of the conclusions are not
OF the kindliet sort. A careful read
ing of Ordinance No. 1884, on page
l07, of the Charter and Ordinances of
the City of Astoria, must convince
the most dense and obdurate citizen,
that the plea that the city has no
right nor authority in this important
premise, is but begging an issue,
most clearly and accurately defined;
and hasten the judgment, that the
we'll trained police officers of AS
toria are but obeying orders from
"above."
This is the common, the accepted
theory, throughout the city; and can
be heard on the merest suggestion in
this behalf; therefore, the officers,
chief included, must not be blamed if
they take the fat from those pre-
sumed to guide and sponsor their ac-
tons. 1t is not pleasant conclusioN
but it is inevitable.
The time is at hand when the
change of dictum must be made, and
the only way to make it is to oust
the Police Commission, as a legal
entity, and let the people. through
Mayor and Council, control the de-
partment 50 long and palpably mis-
directed in this behalf. Or, make the
chieftancy of the police elective and
hold that officer personally respon-
sible for the acts of his subordinates
as they shall be named by him.
Then it may not be necessary to hag-
gle about who's who, and what's
what, with all authority frittered
away in "hot air" as is the case now,
and not alone in the police depart
ment, either!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
A Travelling Mans Experience.

i must tell you my experience on
an east bound o. R, & N. R. r. train
from Pendletcn to lie Grande, Ore"
writes Sam A, CARRIER, we'll known
travelling man. Il was in the smok.
ing department with some other trav.
cling men when one OF them went out
into the coach and came back and
said, There is woman sick unto
death in the car ! at orce got up
and went out, found her very i'll with
cramp collie, her hands and arms were
drawn up so you could not straight
en- them, and with death-like look
on her face. Two or three ladies were
working with her and giving her
whiskey. went to my suitcase and
got my bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy q
never travel without it), ran to the
water-tank, put a double dose OF the
medicine in the glass. poured some
water into it and stirred it with
pencil; then l had quite time to get
the ladies to let me give it to her, but
| succeeded. | could at once see the
effect and ! worked with her, rubbing
her hands. and in 20 minutes gave
her another dose. By this time we
were almost into lie Grande, where
was to leave the train. l gave the
bottle to the husband to be used in
case another dose should be needed,
but by the time the train ran into lie
Grande she was all right, and | re-
ceived the thanks OF every passenger
in the car" For sale by Frank Hart
and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30

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Mr.. TAFT AS A JUDGE.

~ Z z s..- -1zs<s
Now and then, in public utterance
or private expression, William How
ard Taft disc1oses stubborn adher-
ence to certain old-fashioned nota-
tions which is bound to engage the
attention of intelligent voters of both
parties in all sections. The other day
August 29-in speech at Athens,
Ohio, he declared that the function Of
the judge on the bench was to ad-
minister the law, not to make it.
"When am judge on the bench"
he continued, Sin so far as | can |
decide cases according to the law and
the facts, no matter whom it hurts,
because | believe that to be my sworn
duty"
There is something refreshing in
this old-fashioned view of the real
duty Of the judiciary. 1t has been
consistently maintained by William
Howard Taft. In his varied service
as prosecuting officer, as Solicitor
General of the United States, as a
judge of the United States Courts, as
Governor of the Philippines, and as
Secretary OF War, he has had the adj
vantage of a wider range Of official
duties than any of his contemporaries
The record shows that in every re-
sponsibility of those important Offices
he was not only faithful but efficient
prompt, impartial and true to him
self and the government. His temp
erament, experience, training and
personal inclination would, if unre,
strained, call him back to the judic-
iary. AS he said in recent address
"Next to the sacred joys of my
family life, the sweetest memories
possess are those Of my service OF
the bench"
AS Judge Mr.. Taft stood for the
law as made by the law-making pow
er--the people themselves. He hat
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
Best Treatment For a Burn.

If for no other reason, Chamber
lain's Salve should be kept in every
household on account of its great
value in the treatment of burns. 1t
allays the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is severe one, heals
the parts without leaving scar
This salve is also unequaled for chap
ped hands, sore nipples and diseases
of the skin. Price, rs cents. For sale
by Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30

no time for "court-made law" and his
interpretations were so just and true
in their relation to all interests that
he never was reversed by a higher
court.
Mr.. Taft's old-fashioned notion that
the duty OF courts is to interpret and
enforce the law, not to make it, will
reach straight to the intelligence Of
thoughtful citizens everywhere. An
appeal TO the hard common sense OF
the people on such an issue was never
made in vain and never will be-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30

consequence the young lady is max,
ing a lonely journey from Shanghai
China, to her Chicago home, where
her grandmother and her brothers re-
side. Miss Jensen arrived on the
Korea and started east last night in
charge Of two passengers whose ac-
quaintance she made on the voyage.
She explained that homesickness
and a deire. to see her brothers had
compelled her parents, who had ar
ranged for an extended stay in the
Orient, to send her home on the
Korea, while they will follow on the
Siberia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
Good For Biliousness.

II took two Of Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets last night, and
| feel so per cent better than | have
for weeks, says J. ]. Firestone, Of
Allegan, Mich. "They are certainly
fine article for biliousness." For sale
by Frank Hart and leading druggists
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
WEEKLY ASToRIAN.

Entered condclass matter July So 1906 the postoce
toris Oregon under the act Of Congress of March 1872
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
THE WEATHER

Oregon-Fair and continued warm
Washington-Fair and continued
warm except possibly showers along
the coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-30
HOME FROM SHANGHAI.
Chicago Girl Couldn't Stand 1t in the
Flowery Kingdom.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-The
orient contained no such fascination
for ten year old Emily Jensen as the
young lady found in recollections of
that dear Chicago, Illinois, and in
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Don't Cross Your Legs.

A most injurious habit, commol
alike to men and women, Is that o.
sitting with one leg swung over hi
knee of the other. Headaches, col;
feet, varlcose veins, ulcers and many
other discomforts attendant on al
imperfect circulation of the bloot
are directly traceable to this habit
When the right leg ID swung over
the left knee the whole weight
sustained by this knee, placing al.
the pressure against the under par,
of the right leg between the calf and
the knee-cap. At this very pla'e ar
a great number of large vein, ar
teries and nerves; the pressure OF
them crowds all the tissues toget he,
and materially interferes with tht
circulation of the blood, and thu
disturbance Of natures p. ocesses
manifests itself in many bodily evil.
and inconveniences. Many wh'
would not be guilty Of crossing tht
legs in public often surrender to til
temporary comfort Of the position II
the seclusion Of their own roulrs. Il
is wrong and injurious. says tn
Delineator, because 1t de!les nature
whose laws are more imperative thai
these of, society.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
j . " S NJ 0 A X.
EnrSaJe hV

Tired nerves. with, that mo ambi.
ton feeling that is commonly felt
in spring or early summer. can be
easily and quickly, altered by taking
what is known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Restorative. One
will absolutely note changed feeling
within 4S hours after beginning to
take the Restorative. The bowels get
sluggish in the winter-time, the cir
culation often slows up, the Kidneys
are inactive, and even the Heart In
many cases grows decidedly weaker.
DR.. Shops Restorative is recognized
everywhere as genuine tonic to
these vital organs. 1t builds up ano
strengthens the worn.cdt weakened
nerves; it sharpcps the failing appe-
tite, and universally aids digestion.
It always quickly brings renewed
strength, life, vigor, and ambition
Try it and be convinced. Sold by Or.
J. G. Wanuamaker Mfg. Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
DOG, GIRL, AND SALOON.
The Little Maid Was Forced To Give
Vent To Her Feelings.

A very large mastiff at one end Of
leash and very small girl at the
other end formed combination
which attracted the attention of a
casual pedestarian in q quiet side
street.
The little girl doubtless thought
that she was taking the dog out for
an airing. but the big animal himself
appeared to have the Impression that
he was the leader Of the expedition.
and, beyond question, the balance Of
power was entirely on his side. He
dragged the girl along: despite her
seolding and expostulation, at q
pace which kept her breathless.
Suddenly, either from whim Of
his own or because somebody had
been in the habit of taking him
there, he darted through the swing
ing doors of corner saloon. The
little girl looked Mortified, but, cling
ing determinedly to her end of the
leash. she followed her charge. and
rs the doors swung shut behind her
the casual pedestarian heard this ex-
asperated remonstranoe:
"Oh. darnfound It! Don't you
know ladies don't go there? It's only
q place for manB!"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
WHEN BABY SLEEPS.
Come Little Points Of Vast rmpor.
| tance.

| LaIkCSs
From the time he is two months
to two years old baby should nave
at least from twelve to fourteen
hours sleep in the twenty-four, the
amount of course decreasing as ne
grows older From two years until
four he should have two hours sleep
during the day, besides what he has
st night.
To keep. an infant or young child
up late at night is abominable, for
the nervous habits he develops in
the stimulation of lights and being
among people at the time he shsuld
be quiet may never be overcome.
Baby should be asleep for the night
by saven o'clock, and not later, If ne
Is to have the rest necessary.
It Is not well to rock him to
sleep, for the motion Ia bad, in
spite Of what our grandmothers
thought and did. says The New York
Evening Telegram. 1t may bring
on cerebral congestion. as a result
Of the enlarged condition Of the
brain vessels, and the best way OF
fixing him for the night Is to put
him in his crib on cool sheets and
let him go to sleep alone. 1t may
take some time and trouble at first
to train him to this, but it can and
should be done, both for his sake
and that of his parents.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Poetry Worth Reading
In tho AdirOndacks.

In tho Adirondacks.
love this dreamy solitude,
While thus ] swing In thoughtful
mood
And think on boyhood's sunny days.
Far down, through mem'ry's misty
haze
Afar across the dimpled lake
see the tnreat'ning storm clouds
break,
The sun burst forth, and all the
scene
Grown sudden gay with glorious
sheen.
The water, with its myriad eyes.
Looks heavenward In pleased sur
prise.
The dancing wavelets cease their
glee,
AS the light zephyrs tim'rous flee;
And, mirrorlike, the now still lake
Blue tints from heaven seems to
take;
While all adown the fringed line,
Reflected, stand the birch and pine.
The lonely heron wings its way
Athwart the shadows Of tna bay.
The squirrels chase from tree to tree
In all their wild wood ecstasy.
And so swing, and dream. and
muse
How little man may pick or choos,,
Or stay the mighty press of time,
Which rolls eterne it's way sublime.
G. Leslie Adams.
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Offenders, Beware!

There's a new hatpin that's bound
not to come out, under any proroca
ton of wind or speed. Where provo.
cations of this sort most abound
namely, In an automobile. this hat
pin gets In its speial innings. 1t is
in fact, expressly designed for mo
toring" ladies who will not Wear the
pinless hood, and whose more beau
tifving hats are not to be kept on
by ordinary straight pins. The ne"
pin is long spiral affair, tortuous
to behold and getting twisted grip
on the coiffeur which nothing shor;
Of a dynamite explosion-c: the
clever hand that put il in--can loos.
en-.
AS weapon of defense for unpro
,ected feminineS this cCrkscrew hat.
riG beats anything y,:i pat on tii+
market.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
The Burden.

THE late Senator Pettus." said a
Selma man, came to view with a
little alarm. IN his latter years the
immense and unrestricted immlgra-
ton to our shores.
Walking one evening with him,
pointed to foreigner marching
llong ct the head Of his family. The
nan was tall, erect, robust, a superb
handsome fellow.
g There, l said is fine figure Of
IN immigrant. See how he carries
himself
Senator Pettus laughed bitterly.
Yes he said. and see how he
lets his wife carry everything else. :"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Pays For Stolen Apples.

Horace Richardson, for many
years leading grocer, but now re-
tired, Is in receipt of letter mailed
In this city from an unknown writer,
reading: "Mr. Richardson-When
| was a girl, few years ago, was
in your store, with other girls
took some apples unknown to you,
which we ate. didn't know 1t was
wrong. but have learned since l
grew older. and inclose % cents In
stamps. WITCH will fully repay you
for all loss by my act"
No uame is signed to the letter,
but the writer adds: You do not
know who am but If We both go to
heaven then you will know. III
diapapoiis News.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
The Rescue.

Oh, the night was still
And the night was chill,
AS you sailed these Artic seas,
When you with sign,
Merely said good-by,
And resigned yourself to freeze.
On those snow cad plains
Bound with Icy chains
No hope of relief was found,
You felt more than fear
That he end was near
When you-Hark! What was thai
sound?
To your cry for help
Comes an answering yelp-
A wrangle and jangle and jar
With a beating heart
From your place you start
All dazed to find where you are.
For it's only the knock
OF the Wake-up clock
With Its daily gibe and scofr,
And you're not aboard ship
On an artic trip
inst abed Utth the coTers on.
Indianapolis News
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

delicate tints such as pink. blue anc
lavender are also favored by smart
women. A negligee Of white dim!tJ
Is illustrated and expresses the las
work in fine underwear. 1t mas Il
square collar and yoke, borderec
with wide fold Of hand~embroid.
cry and the short. loose sleeves art
trimmed In the 6ame way. Wberc
they are divided they are caush'
with bows Of dainty wash ribbon.
A genuine high necked gown il
rare these days, and some OF the
best Lingerie designers add. ugly
but compromise is often effected by
giving model high back and :
semi-decolette front. OF these tht
square cut models are decidedly tn,
most becoming as is shown in tnt
model.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
The Lucky Quarter

Is the one you pay for box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They bring
YOU the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache,
hiliousness. constipation and malaria
If they disaDpoint you the price will
he cheerfnlly refunded at DR.. j. G.
Wannamaker Mfg. Co., drug store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

If your house does burn, your prop
erty is destroyed, but you can still
provide for your loved ones. Your
ncome remains unaffected, your earn
ing capacity unimpaired.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

Death destroys at once and ire
vocably, in whole or in part the In
come that provided for the daily
wants of those you love, the income
that was counted on to feed and
clothe and educate your Children.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

AS an encouragement when things
are at SKIES and seTens in the busi-
ress end Of the house, one woman
has had board burned with the
legend, Even this will pass away"
and hung over the kitchen sink.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Best Healer in the World.

Rev. F. Starbird, Of East Ray
mond, Maine, says: II nave used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for severa
years, on my old army wound, and
other obstinate sores, and End 1t tho
best healer in the world. I use 1t too
with great success in my veterinary
business" Price Csc at DR.. ]. G.
Wannamaker Mfg. Co., drug store.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
The Subject of Discussion.

From the Washington Star.
I heard de winds a-whisperin' IN de
clover field one day,
About de lazies' critter dat had ever
come dat way;
Dey didn' know his reg'lar name, an
so In Iaughin' tones.
Dey christened him deirse'fs an call
ed him "Mistuh Lazybones."
He didn' gather honey like dat busy
bee,
Nor dress up. like de butterfly, fob
every one to see;
He'd stretch hisse'f out in de shade
an look up toward de sky,
An not pay no attention as the hours
went driftin by.
An de bee it KEEP a-hummin'. an
de yaller jacket buzz,
An de locust laughed an hollered,
like de- way he allus does;
An got so interested dat I staid de
whole day through.
A-listenin' to 'em tell how Mlstuh
Lazybones would do!
An when de sun was droppin' pas
de treetops in de ives
I stahted, sittin' up an takin notice
mo- or less;
An den I couldn' stop myself FUN
laughfn', cause you see
Dat Mistuh Lazybones dat dey was
talkin' bout was me!
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

You will surely die. Al. 4 DO.
You are more likely to die within a
week or a year, than your house iS
to burn.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
FIRE INSURANCE.

Important? You fully realize 1t.
You would not allow your house to
remain uninsured overnight.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Lingerie Is Simple, But Fine.

The vogue for figured materials
has invaded the province of lingerie,
and although white holds It's place
of prominence in the best models,
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Unkind.

'It was simply wonderful what
that thought-reader did," gigged
the elderly spinster. HE OWNED
everything by just looking into my
face.
HIN. Je probably read between
the lines" purred her dearest friend.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

Among the Quakers," said Miss
Wise, Il believe the men wear their
hats in church"
How ridiculous!" exclaimed Miss
Gidday. LAS If any one could pos
sibly be interested in mems hats"
philadelphia Press.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
WHICH is MORE URGENT?
CIpE JNcITp LIFE INSURANCE.
LIFE INSURANCE.

Important? Oh yes, you intend to
insure after awhile when "a little,
better able to do so.'
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
II Pr Ill
ADVICE

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
fidence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help yourcase. Such letters as the fol
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power Of
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Too Strenuous.

MY son tells me you've dis
charged him. said the Office boy 8
mother. and think that's strange:
you advertised for strong boy, and
he's certainly"
Hes too strong. madam" inter-
rupted the employer. in the sinSle
day he was here he broke all the
rules of this Office and some Of the
furniture. Catholic Standard and
Times.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19


SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Family Tickets, snn.a5. r24sztST7TEzg4@
pendent to year
interchangeable Individual Ticket $4,000.
80 other lines Southeast
10000 miles Limited to from of
interchangeable Ticket, $4,000
Railway lines Southeast
aggregang 10000 head of firm and
limited good for only Of such persons at
Limited year frop date of sale.
Mile Individual Ticket $250O
rs other lines the Southeast
aggregaing 1000 miles Limited from date Of ae
all mileage tickets will not hon
checking baggage,
the sale tickets but must
exchanged continuous
tickets
purchasing tickets from Southern
will be at higher
Railway Ticket Agents for mileage tickets
passage tickets detail information.
r. W. HUNT j. LUsK,
Division Passenger
S. C.