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The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
SIGN BOARD NUISANCE.
Effective Way of Giving Public
Sentiment a Boost.

From Leslie's Weekly.
The city OF St Louis has Civic League
that does things. 1t has succeeded in get
ting the leading merchants OF that city 10
agree to stop advertising on bHlboards
when their contracts expire. This agree
ment was secured by showing the mer-
chants that bulbOards were spelling the
beauty of the city and by proving that
such advertising did not pay because eiti-
zens were opposed 10 the boards and 10
tie advertising display thereon II there
is one city in the United States that needs
a sermon on biilboards it is New York
Whether one rides in the surface or the
elevated or the subway ears he must see
unsfghtly boards. There IS no reason
why the present state OF affairs should
continue. One ounce Of public sentiment
Is worth a pound OF egislauOn-strange
as Il may seem. The advertiser who
cares more about money than he does
about the appearance OF a city is a good
one 70 let alone.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Of It. at the session following, and that
settles the whole business. We must
take what we can get from our Con-
gressional trlumYers
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Uninue Exploit.

From the Phladelphia Public Ledger
Our navy leads the world in some re-
spects. What other possesses a torpedo
boat capable of shooting Itself?
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

I'VE don't like to question the effective
ness OF the Kansas prohibition laws, but
1t certainly looks funny to find a nine
teen-foot snake there" says the Chicago
Post. We don't know. OF course, never
having found a nineteen-foot snake there;
and II the Post ever did. It does well not
TO question the effectiveness Of the States
prohibition lawsi
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Hes thinking our proposition over
Think he'll invest?"
I'm afraid not. 1 could see him shud.
der as he thought"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

From the Kansas City Journal.
David B. Hill gives the answer 10 that
tough old conundrum, What Is a Demo-
crat2 He says he is one. A Democrat.
then. is a bald-headed man who Is out Of
politics without his consent
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Timely Wnrninr.

i have discontinued your paper on ac-
count Of the editorial this morning"
Better subscribe again at once" ad-
vised the editor. There will be another
editorial tomorrow that VIII make you
want TO discontinue the paper"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

An Indiana man died recently at the
age Of seventy-three, leaving behind him
a statement that he never had pain in
his life. Evidently, he never had the
pleasure of meeting one Of those gentle
men who always has the forthcoming
elections all figured out; any of them
would have given him pain.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Hope springs eternal IN the human
breast" said Pope. Chester Gillette could
not make up his mind to Issue an ante
mortem confession. so he left II 20 the
good ministers 10 make known the fact
with certainty that no legal mistake was
made in his execution.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Now. II that had been an octopus
after Senator Davis when he hiked for
his Little Rock Office somewhat precipi-
lately ahead of one Helm recently, why
the Senator would have stood his ground
Ike a patriot, and swatted the varmint
on the head real hard
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Old Truth ConGrmed.

From the New York ETening Post
The truth that, when two Irresistible
forces meet, conditions remain as they
are. is once more confirmed. The Presi-
dent and the Kaiser have differed, and
DR.. Hill is to go to Berlin as originally in
tended
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Why Not some American Dukesf

why ROt some american DuAcAE
From lie Charleston News and Ccurie-.
II the American people really desire a
titled aristocracy. why do they not estab=
hsh one2 II the populace enjoys the
sight Of visiting duchess and must
throng about her automobile IN the street.
why does not Congress provide duchesses
for their delectation2 4 homemade title
would be just as good as an imported one
after a generation Meanwhile. the de-
sire in the hearts Of American girls for
titled husbands is planted by the CON-
mon people. The slavish obeisance OF the
average American citizen 10 the American
duchess turns the head Of the American
heiress.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Admiral Evans issued a statement sus-
tanning Mr.. Henry Reuterdahls criticisms
OF the navy. and almost Immediately re-
tired 70 a hospital. Naturally. he wants
TO be where he may be promptly looked
after when the blow falls
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

signs are multiplying that the Popu-
lists this year. as usual. viii be opposed
20 everything in sight" says the Balti-
more Sun. Oh, well; several years ago
they were opposed to everything IN sight.
and in favor OF a number Of things out
OF sight. But they have lived 10 see the
day when their erstwhile out-of-sight pro-
gramme has come 10 be pretty much the
whole thing.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Seventeen thousand depositors in a de-
funct Japanese bank have petitioned its
president to commit suicide. The Japs
are 2 courteous lot. 70 say the least Of il
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

We fear the police courts OF Arkansas
do not appreciate a real hero. One of
them cruelty fined Senator "Jeff'' Davis
S25 for "disOrderly conduct" on the streets
Of Little Rock. when. as the Senator
himself admits. he was only trying 70
defend himself against attempted "as-
sassination."
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

For the benefit Of those government
clerks who haven't had their salaries
raised. we cite the fact that peaches are
quoted in the markets to-day at s. per
dozen, as against S3Z5 this time last
year. Every little bit helps, Of course.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

"a mans debts may prove HIS worth" 4"
says Mr. Theodore Shonts, anent the
Due de Chaulnes unpaid tailor's bill
To be sure; sometimes. also, they cause
his creditors 70 look up Bradstreet's and
Dun's to prove his pa-in-law's worth.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
A Sign.

do you think the morals OF the country
are getting better?'
'Of course they are. When a Congress
man wants 10 make money now he re-
signs"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
HauEhtT,

Money talks; no doubt Of this
People say.
But oftentimes II talks In a dis
Dainful way.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
A LITTLE NONSENSE.


FULL DETAILS.
l think I'll sing
A song OF spring
And eulogize the buds;
Approve the breeze
And praise the trees
In all their vernal duds.
I'll mention make
AS 10 the lake
Where tiny ducklings play;
Describe the birds
In glowing words
And laudatory way.
And it would seem
While on this theme
Assuredly most meet
To not forget
The clouds of Jet
Or overlook the sleet.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

From the Cleveland Leader.
Anna Gould may be willing TO sacrifice
S6.000,o0o 10 get prince. but it is doubtful
If de Sagan. nobleman that he IS, would
let her make the sacrifice.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

than money, our new Ambassador-to-be
10 Germany is, not Unexpectedly. having
something Of an uphill task getting his
Job on straight
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Old Habits.

Have you some short cake?"
eve have; and each piece contains six
gorgeous. unrivaled berries. Six-count
theu--six"
10y man, you were not always a
waiter?"
mo. sir; used TO be press agent for a
circus"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
The soda Season.

John" asked the druggist. have you
shaved the ice?'
''Yessir."
''Then manicure these pineapples and
we'll be ready for biz.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
HIS Gue,s.

And who are those men in pie-shaped
caps?' inquired the girl who was making
her first visit aboard ship
''They. presume. are the chorus" an
swered her companion, whose knowledge
OF nautical matters was also rather vague.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
Those FooIish Que.tion..

What are you going 10 wear TO the
party tonight" inquired Mr.. Averag agemar
pleasantly.
MY one gown" answered Mrs Aver
/ ageman.
| Then silence reigned
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

The man who killed the goose that laid
the golden eggs has always been ranked
as one of the prize idiots in history.
What are we 70 think Of people who are
nowadays killing the hens that lay the ~
cents-a-doZen eggs2
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
A Foolish Suggestion.

Even pete" has been put ir cold
storage until after the election"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

There are more Franklin Pierce
Adamses in Wonderful Washington TO-
day than there are cross-eyed blonds IN
Royal Richmond and red-nosed widows
in Hollering Houston. collectively,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

II big talk were as potent a peace pre-
servative as big guns, President Castro
would hold the peace Of the world in the
hollow of his hand-or the holler Of his
mouth, whichever you choose.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

any protection against such degradation
Of the official apparel would appear TO be
not only justified but absolutely necessary.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
That Might Explain.

From the Boston Globe.
It isn't possible. Of course that the
Kaiser got David J. Hin and David B.
Hill mixed Up.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
The Qualify of Rnreness.

I have one advantage over the numis-
matist." remarked Codger. See that
coin o.
He held up en- ordinary twenty.
Now, a numismatist wouldn't call that
rare. would he?" he went on. 1T would
be a common token. Well. iCs mighty
rare with me"
When a judge, al a salary OF s17,500,
cannot afford 10 stay on the bench the
old favorite. Whittier are we d-ifting?''
is legitimately called into action again.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

II Nine. Gould marries Prince Hele de
SaGan. she Will lose something like Sc O00,-
600, it seems Too bad; especially in view
OF the fact that she will gain something
! like nothing
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Tai. commanding in appearance. fine
physique. all typical OF the man who has
spent much time n the Western country,
is Senator Francis Emory Warren. OF
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

That Michigan man who ate three cleo
trio light bulbs with suicidal intent evil
IDENTIFY wanted 10 make his finish as
shocking as possible
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

That Korean who killed D. W. Stevens
I'm San Francisco will plead insanity"
Evidently, an up-to-the- minute American
lawyer has been engaged for his defense.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

The price of meat has been raised
again. There appears 20 be no limit IN
the game the beef trust plays
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Because we called il "a Democratic"
newspaper. the Chattanooga Star says we
are entitled 10 another guess. OF course.
desiring to be as good-natured as pos
sible, our next guess viii be 'plutocratic. %
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

An Aurora Qll) man was recently
drowned In mud Curiously enough. too.
he wasn't running for an Office,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

The Columbia State can see through a
millstone with hole in IL; Il looks like
Bryan 10 the State.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
FACTS AND FANCIES.

from the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Accounted For.
Naturally she turned TO her husband for
information.
why are SO many Of the police men
toned as plain clothes men?" she asked.
Il suppose" he answered. that they re
like the rest Of US. II takes all their pay
10 keep their wives from being plain
clothes women"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

The Oklahoma man who claims 10 have
found a snake IN can of molosses should
have the fluid analyzed. Chances are il
wasn't molasses.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03
AK II Isn't.

immigration officials stopped the trav-
eler at the dock and asked his business.
Il am arrive in pursuance OF my agree
ment TO marry with Meese Flossy Cold
top said the stranger.
sunny France for you." replied the
chief inquisitor ALIENS under contract
are barred. You'll find a nice detention
pen at the left. Nextr'
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

Millionaires are adapted TO lives Of d.
plomacy because It takes a diplomat 10
become a millionaire.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-03

one contesting anti-Taft delegation from
the South will so 70 the Chicago conven-
tion twenty-three strong. Doubtless they
will be promptly ordered 20 .'skldoo"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
STRONG POLICY.

An extremely important feature Of
the constructive Republican policy is
the national move for the conserva-
tion Of the natural resources of the
country. This measure has been
originated by the present Republican
administration and, like the Home
stead Law, the National Irrigation
act and other measures for the benefit
Of the whole people, its influence is
destined to be far reaching and pro-
ductive Of great good to the home
builders Of the country.
The National Conservation Com
mission as it exists today is an out
growth Of the Inland Waterways
Commission, This commission was
appointed by President Roosevelt in
March, 1907. In his letter creating
the Waterways Commission the
President used this language: "That
the Inland Waterways Commission
shall consider the relations Of the
streams to the use Of all the perma-
nent natural resources and their con-
servation for the making and main
tenance Of prosperous homes"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

While Astoria is surely and stead
lily surging ahead on general and
commercial lines Of improvement
and development, it must be remem-
bered that she Is holding her own in
an artistic way, musically artistic be
it understood; that her clever men
and women in this line, the very
best of them, are merged in an or
ganic whole, the Astoria Philhar-
monic Society, which under the
masterful leadership OF DR., Emil
Emma, and the spirit and access Of
its own strong equipment in the art
it serves, is becoming one Of the
noted agencies Of the coast country,
as musical establishment; it has
won cordial notice from the maga-
Zines Of that cult, and its FIRST con-
cert is conceded to have been one of
the best ever given as an initial
demonstration; and there are those
among the priesthood Of music who
do not hesitate to prophesy great
things for this particular group Of
people in the near future if they
shall observe and maintain the high
standards already set,
This IS very gratifying to the peo-
pie Of Astoria, and il is presumed
that such realization will prompt
the most cordial support Of the So
ciety in its coming public appear
ances.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
brooklyn Eagle.
SAN FRANCISCO sERvIANs.
Getting Ready 70 Manifest Their Loy-
atty in Event Of War.

4 . N ta4f
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. l0.-Ser-
vian residents of san Francisco and
vicinity will tonight assemble in a
mass meeting at Golden Gate hall to
inaugurate movement in support of
the independence Of Bosnia, and
Herzegovina the provinces recently
annexed BY Austria. Resolutions al
ready endorsed by the Servian Club,
denouncing Austria as a tyrannicai
oppressor, will be submitted for ap.
proval for approval and 1t is prob
able that there will be call for vol
unteers In case OF war in the Balkans.
Women Of the Servian colony have
taken active part in the movement
and matters have progressed TO such
an extent that Seryian bands are be-
ing drilled in several coast cities by
former officers Of the Auslrians and
Montenegrian armies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
PUBLIC SERVICE STANDARDS

The Morning Astorian admits its
prediction for cleanliness and COM
potency in public Office, and this
without shadow Of partisan spirit.
There is an old-fashioned idea that
the functions Of public Office are
honorable and are bestowed as
among the highest expressions Of
communal confidence; it is a trust,
eeship that may not be sighted, no
matter how careless the people
themselves get to be in regard to
them. The investiture Of Office car
ries with it the fiat sense Of popular
reliance in the man invested, and not
even the heedlessness Of the public
may condone the deliberate wrong
81 the servant. Graft will never be
justified on the score that the graft
er is unmatched; it is enough
to say he is trusted implicitly
That puts it up TO him to make good
In his failure he confesses his UNI
worthiness, and time brings his pun
ishment. All the Astorian asks IS
that the offices shall be administered
for the benefit and safety Of the
people and their properties and the
good name Of the community. And the
Astorian speaks for the people as It
has the right; it is the admitted func-
ton Of all newspapers; a function
qualified BY So years of legitimate,
consecutive and fidelity to this cause
and course.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
NO SLATE HERE.

A certain member of the Astoria
common council went to the trouble
on Monday night last, to deprecate
any further official attention to the
Adair drain because, "Mr. Dellinger
(the proprietor Of the Morning AS
torian) was going to put in an en-
tIrely new council on the first Of
,Jauary, and it was not necessary for
the present council to trouble itself"
or words to that effect and sub
stance. This sort Of thing was ut
terly uncalled for, wholly gratuitous,
sheerly personal, and tacit chal-
lenge to every newspaper in the city.
The councilman made foolish
break, as he found within an hour of
this declaration. II mortified his col;
leagues and placed him on record as
a poorly read citizen, since, had he
read the Astorian he must have
known that this paper has never, un-
der any circumstances, made, pre-
sented, demanded, nor contrived a
"slate" Of any kind, and that it has
not, today, single, distinct or spe-
cifc choice of man or men, for any
office in the municipality whatso-
ever; that it has not limited such
thing, but on the contrary has
averred its freedom from all ties
and alignments and people.
The Morning Astorian has no slate,
will make no slate, does not want one
and will not lend itself to the formula
ton of one. Is that plain enough
But the Morning Astorian will take
hand in the election, and re-elec-
tion, every good business man who
will permit his name to come up for
electoral consideration, for the coun-
Gil and every Office in the gift of the
city, be he Democrat or Republican,
Of what he may; and it will also have
something to do with the defeat Of
such men as it shall conclude are en-
titled to that treatment, on whatever
grounds it may deem sufficient, and
II has specific grounds for just such
action iii several prospective cases
not the least notable of which is
that Of the gentleman who volun-
.teerd the uncalled-for assertion in
liz council last Monday night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
BUCKETS AND cLUBMEN.

CHICAGO, Oct, lo,-Mrs, Davis
Hunt, Chicago society woman, aid.
ed by an amateur bucket brigade Of
clubmen from the Chicago Golf Club,
rescued IL Of her valuable show
horses from burning stable on her
farm near Wheaton, She rushed in.
to the thick Of the flames. garden
hose in hand, were the smoke was so
denee she could not see and streams
OF water few about and fought for
her pets until the last one was safely.
outside the burning structure, Her
clothes were ruined and the barn,
worth $1,000 was destroyed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
For : snrained Ankle.

A sprained ankle may be cured in
about one-third the time usually re-
quired, by applying chamberlain's
Palm Balm freely, and giving i abso.
lutte rest. For sale by Frank Hart
and leading druggists.
Don't be afraid to give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy TO your chill
dren. Il contains no opium or other
harmful drug. It always cures. Tor
sale by Frank Hart and leading drug
gists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
Best Treatment For 4 Burn.

II 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, II
allays the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is a severe one, heals
the parts without Leaving a scar.
This salve Is also unequaled for chap
ped hands, sore nipples and diseases
Of the skin. Price, Is cents. For sale
BY Frank Hart and leading druggists,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
AFTERTHoUGHTs.

Mr.. Olney insists that the Repub
licans have been in power too long.
So they have--too long to suit the
Democrats, but not too long to suit
the workingmen who remember vivid
" the empty dinner pals Of the last
Democratic administration and the
era of prosperity and high wages
that has endured three Republican
administrations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

The Republican party Mr.. Bryan
says, is in full retreat. Perhaps it
could make better speed if the road
wasn't 50 ciuttered up with deserting
Democrats.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

1t was most tactless Of Mr.. Parker
to refer to @Democracy's past mis-
takes" and the candidacy Of Mr..
Bryan almost in the same breath.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Try our own mixture of coffee--the
]. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Mai~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Subscribe to the Morning Astorian
so cents per month, delivered by
carrier K
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Mr.. Bryan has suffered two defeats
at the hands OF an Ohio man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Bryan is not talking about the tar
if. His vote in Congress for the
Wilson, German bill brought its own
sad eloquence Of subsequent disaster
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

The West reports bumper crops Of
all kinds, including Taft votes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
THE WEATHER

oregon and Washington ocea-
sional rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE; PER
hundred. rs cents. AT Axorian Office
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

A Democratic guarantee for the
return of borrowed umbrellas would
touch the hearts Of millions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21
COFFEE

The best name for coffee
Is one that tells where the
moneys to come from, It
YOU don't like It.
Ysur grocer returns your money y TSa sSz'
M schGiIings Best; we pay him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Mr.. Bryan challenges Mr.. Taft to
take the people into his confidence,
1t isn't necessary. The people long
ago took Mr.. Taft into theirs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-21

Events have nullihed every proph,
ecy ever made by Bryan Such a
prophet merits no trust for the
future.