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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

A son of General Sherman writes
that the general, on Sept IL, 1864,
wrote to the mayor of Atlanta: ''War
is cruelty, and you can not refine it.
The expression that WAR is hell can
not be found in any of the generals
papers. and his son says that if his
father ever used it, it must have been
i'll an off-hand speech of which he has
no record. Perhaps the accepted phrase
is colloquialism that sprang up nc
one knows where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

but IT WILL BE NEXT SATURDAY, WILL
IT NoT?'
your crimes and your pleasures. Bus
ter. It's not only schoolboys who play
hockey. l. think shall become your
accomplish and play hockey myself"
Buster looked up in surprise. Hal
word was a grown mani Men did not
play hockey. Halvord read the ques-
ton in the big blue eyes.
There is. report that / should get
out today."Nhe explained. Not TO full
fill business promises Is playing hockey
just the same as staying away from
school,"
''The fish are bitin' fine. Jimmy Nor.
row got 'leven yesterday said Buster
defensively. Il got two lines. /
brought one for Bud Schenck. but Bud
was 'fraid."
Clearly this is the intervention of
Providence" declared Halvord laugh
ingly. Lead on. my youthful tempter.
But suppose we stop for lunch first"
Halvord'ss boarding place was just
around the corner. and soon he had an
ample lunch put up 10 supplement- Bus
ter's wei filed box. Together they
turned their steps from the village
across the fields TO where the river
scarcely more than brook. tumbled
over the rocks in its haste to join the
larger stream beyond.
They found little nook in the rocky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

With the average man hustling like
sin to keep his wages from being cut,
the hypocritical house of representa-
tives has voted $4,000 to employees for
extra services" If any one can tell
what their regular work is let alone any
extra, he will confer favor on the
public. At the end of the session they
will get an extra months pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
A caiitornian,s Luck.

THE luckiest day of my life was
when bought box of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve," writes Charles F. Budahn
of Tracy, Cal. 1.-Two rs, cent boxes
cured me of an annoying case of itch.
ing piles, which had troubled me for
years and that yielded to no other
treatment" Sold under guarantee at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
Hunor ano Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
THE FAVOR BRlNeER.

In olden times
To aid a friend
A helping hand
Would oft extend,
But favors now
Like that men skip
Unless perchance
They get a tip.
You step into
The sleeping car.
The porter wonders
Who you are
And ponders as
He sheds a smile
II you to hinr-
Will be worth while.
The waiter in
The restaurant
Is looking for
His small per cent.
The barber as
He cuts your hair
Hopes you will have
"A coin 10 spare
The man who wrestles
With your grip
Expects therefor
A handsome tip.
The messenger
Who brings a note
Is in the same
Expectant boat
And so it goes
Along the line.
Be 1t a banquet
Or a-shine.
Afloat. ashore,
1t Is the same.
You have to die
To beat the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
Cable Service Began 40 Years Ago.

Forty-nine years ago the laying OF
the first Atlantic cable was completed
and the first messages sent over it
were an exchange of sentiments be-
tween the queen of England and our
president. There are now about 16
cables across the Atlantic. 1t was 54
years ago that the public had the first
opportunity to test the curative pow
ers of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and
as proof of its wonderful success we
only need point to the unequaled rec
ord of cures of stomach, liver, kidney
and bowel complaints to its credit.
Today ii is more popular than ever
because more people are being con
WINGED that it can cure them of sick
headache, bloating, heartburn, vomit
ing, sour risings, dyspepsia, indiges
ton, costiveness, biliousness and ma
laria. Insist on having the genuine
Hostetter's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

Despite the republican simplicity
which is assumed to prevail in this
country, the United States last year
consumed about $6O,OOO,0OO worth of
lace goods, over 80 per cent of which
were imported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

IL the paper manufacturers continue
to describe the many sacrifices of
their personal interests which they
are making for the good of the pub
lie in general and of newspaper pub
fishers in particular the Mann COM
mittee can hardly fail to bring in a
bill for their relief
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

That the protective tariff is respon-
sible for an overcharge on seven bill
lion dollars worth of manufactured
products is the report of the tariff COM
mittee of the National Association of
Manufacturers. The men who made
this report are not politicians nor col
lege doctrinaries. They know about
the matter at first hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

The fish commission of Pennsyl-
all about frog farming. The title
page suggests that the hops may be
probably sold to the breweries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

Professor Bell says the problem of
the airship has been solved. And peo-
pie are still going crazy every day
trying to decide on which automobile
to buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

The average voter blames foolish
laws for all his woes, but goes right
on putting men in the legislature
who know little and care less about
the real remedial statutes needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

frog has more force in his hind
legs than some people have in their
whole body.-Quincy Herald.
Yes, but who In hades would want
to be a frog?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

BY the way, when is Uncle Sam
going to collect that $29,40O,OOO fine
that is coming to him from the
Standard Oil monopoly?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

For stomach troubles. biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many re-
markable cures have been effected by
them. Price, 20 cents. Samples free.
For sale by ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
Kind of Him.
Reason Enough.

Reason Enough.
"Do you know that pie is not
healthy?"
why doesn't it call the doctor?"
81 mean not healthy to the person
who eats it,
"Why not?"
81 don't know unless because 1t
tastes SO good"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28

Let's see, was there not something
said. a short while ago, about man
from New York named Hughes?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
No Fad For Her.

She tried to have a hobby.
The beastie didn't fit.
It tostled down her switches
Whene'er she mounted 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
One Ihino Gained.

One Thing Gained.
'sWhen the blind lead the blind. what
is the best they can do?"
Give 1t up. What is?'
Escape an expert oculist."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-28
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Would rose by any other name
have as many slugs?
A man is apt to be careful where his
footsteps stray If he has a corn on
one foot and bunion on the other.
Anybody can darn stockings. but 1t
takes a clever woman to mend them.
1t is a good thing to know when to
keep your mouth shut and be able to
use the knowledge.
Looking picturesque may be artists.
but it Is apt to be mighty uncomfort-
able.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
Work the Astoria Chamber
of Commerce Is Doing.

1 WE stand the threshold of year may said looking
backward retrospect that Astoria making excellent headwy
because guided by the voice of the will of her citizenship expressed
with unity of thought and purpose
This year will down in the history Of the epoch
marking Some will probably the future that the year 1907
marked the breaking of the which bound the relics
Of financial system entirely ougrown may be that the wise of
generation will refer this year and that the
people then living had been educated proper under
standing of the laws Of finance
But after all that may be said concerning the financial significance
this of pornt the awakening of the people both
national and locally to higher business and municipal ideals
The people of this nation learning love that liberty born of
the truth which is God that liberty which consists in doing what
choose interfere with the rights the
pness of others.
great deal said from time time about that sweep
community nation Such expression implies the belief
the who gives uerance that there will be reaction and
that the last stage will be than the first Such is not the truth
The truth that this country steadily advancing towards the highest
ideals that have been set nation Of ancient medieval
modern history The nation which the highest ideals the
nation that shall grow and the greatest proportions
Astoria has accomplished nothing during the past
than set higher mark for civic virtue then indeed the year has
been well spent.
The virtue of family no better than the virtue of the individuals
which comprise that family The virtue Of nation better than
the virtue of the people which constitute that nation In exactly the
that that woman neger unit of the family
also and the units of the nation.
1t probable that nations occasionally backsde that depart
from their ideals just individuals take false steps And nations
sometimes become stepped nquy they dnegate and their
citizens become the Of powerful and better nation
But this nation has learned that have high ideals govern
mental affairs whether local national and this lesson has been
learned by Astoria during the year of 1907 This city not yet
perhaps model Of virtue but has purified itself that the
nospectve citizens truthuy say Aor good place for
stranger to come make his home, and his family
Astoria through the Chamber Commerce during the year closed
has executed advertising campaign the first the history of this
city that has put before the people not only of the entire United
States but of Canada and Europe we'll This advertising the
groundwork the foundation for nnumeraby better things
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
PRIDE OF ASTORIA CIGAR
FACTORY.

Gus Schoenbaechler has demon
strated by prosperous business of a
number of years that cigar making
can be pro6tably conducted in As
toria. Being skilled cigar maker
he has devoted his time to the manu-
featuring department of his business
and his leading brands are the Pride
of Astoria" and la Veras" cigars,
his store and factory being at 379
Commercial street. where he employs
four expert cigar makers and uses the
best grades of Havana tobacco. There
are few houses in Clatsop county
carrying high grade cigars that do
not recommend the cigars made by
this Astoria manufacturer as they are
in every way equal to many imported
cigars sold for higher prices and
Astoria and the towns in this vicin-
ity provide an ample market for all
the product of the factory.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
STEEL & EWART.
Electrical Contractors.

This firm, established in Astoria a
year ago. in July moved into larger
quarters at 40 Bond street where
they have more room for display Of a
complete stock OF electrical supplies
and fixtures. They do wiring in homes
and business blocks, and supply all
kinds OF electric or combination hx-
lures, The members OF the firm are
acknowledged as the most expert in
this line in the city and stand well
in Portland and other cities, being
sent for from all parts OF the State
on important work. They are now
wiring the new court house and other
hrge buildings and manufacturing
plants in Astoria and can handle any
size contract. Charles J. Steele has
had IL years practical experience in
electrical work in England, Portland,
and elsewhere, and Dale S. Ewart has
been doing electrical contract work
in Spokane, Los Angeles and other
cities in the west and in Astoria, for
II years. Both members are live,
energetic electricians and their sue
cess here Is due to skill and work
manlike methods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
ALLEN WALL PAPER Il PAINT
COMPANY.

This company carries splendid
line Of up-to-date wall papers, en-
bracing the latest designs as found in
first.class establishments in any Of
the big cities Of the west and a com
plctc line Of paints, painters supplies,
artists materials, house mouldings
and glass. Well appointed Office
and salesroom are occupied at Eley.
cnlh and Bond streets where an cx.
tcnsivc stock Is carried.
The house was established in 1886,
and for many years was conducted
under the name OF y. j. Allen & Son
Early in the year i. NJ. Cross, the
foreman, who has had nearly 20 years
experience in the business. purchased
B. r. Aliens interest, and the busi-
ness has since been conducted by
y, b. Allen. who had 10 years ex-
periencc with his father, and by Mr..
Cross. The former attends to the
wall paper department and the man
agement OF the store while the latter
dcvotes himself mostly TO the paint
department and outside work. They
have been employed to paint and
decorate the exterior and interior Of
many OF the handsomest homes in the
city. and their workmanship being
neat and artistic the business has
more than doubled during the last
two years and they are engaged on
work as far away as ST. Hclens. Con
tracts are taken for house painting.
paper hanging and interior dccora-
ton; from Is TO 70 skilled workmen
being employed. Both partners are
thoroughly interested in their work
and business success has come
through their artistic talent and good
management.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

ing where are provided large iron.
proof vaults for protection from loss
by fire and ample room for complete
records Of every transfer Of real es-
tate and every deed, mortgage or lien
filed In Claisop county in any way
affecting property. The company IL
also extensively engaged in the pur-
chase and sale OF real estate and have
plated and placed on sale several
well known additions In and around
Astoria aiding greatly in the develop
ment Of the city, their acreage near
Warrenton, Clatsop Plains. Cearhart
Park and Seaside comprising over
$500 acres OF unusually fertile land
which they will plat and sell in tracts
OF from 10 to 40 acres for fruit rails.
ing and gardening. They also operate
in timber lands on a large scale and
during the past 10 years have inter
cstcd many large investors in the
timber resources Of this section
J. N. Griffin Is president, r.. z. Fergu.
son secretary, and d. NJ. Stuart vice
president, all men Of high repute
whose advice is sought by real es-
tate operators here who have met
with greatest success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
prices are reasonable and the business
Of the firm has grown rapidly and or
dcrs come in sometimes as rapidly as
they can be filled.
ASTORIA LUMBER COMPANY.

This modern plant was established
three years ago and Is doing a pros
porous business in lumber, shingles
and building material used chiefly in
Astoria. About 20 men are employed
and 10000 feet OF lumber and many
thousand shingles are manufactured
daily from logs purchased in the open
market. F. Johanson, practical busi-
ness man and an able salesman is
president; c. B. Allen, secretary; A.
v. Allen, the well known, grocer
treasurer, and N. Billie, one OF the
best posted lumber men Of this Sec
ton, manager The success Of the
company has been satisfactory and
much Of the lumber and building ma
terial used in the locality Of the mill
is manufactured and sold by them.
The enterprise is Of great value to
the community as it enables the pur-
chase Of building material at the low
est possible cost and is doing much
to aid in making Astoria city Of
homes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
FRANK J. DoNNERBERG,
Matchmaker and Jeweler.

Frank J. Donnerberg, who recently
opened handsome jewelry store at
574 Commercial street, has won a
reputation that has brought him what
is perhaps the best trade in the city.
after sixteen years experience in the
large jewelry and matchmaking stores
Of San Francisco and Portland Mr..
Donnerberg came to Astoria and
opened small place at ITO Eleventh
street, conhning himself largely to
repairing watching, and carrying
small stock Of jewelry and watches.
His customers found him a good
matchmaker and discovered they were
given fair treatment and patronized
him literally, enabling him to in
crease his stock rapidly. Mr.. Donner-
berg is broad-minded business man,
and his up-to-date stock includes all
the newest styles which he purchases
from New York and San Francisco
wholesalers, and his establishment is
a credit to the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
o. F. MORTON, REAL ESTATE

Few men have figured more promi-
nently in the real estate business Of
Astoria than 0. I. Morton, who came
here from New York, making the trip
by way OF Cape Horn, and landing
in Astoria from the steamer George
w. Elder on March 28, 1880. Mr..
Morton has strong faith in the future
before Astoria, and has exerted his
best efforts 10 promote her interests
and render her the greatest CONNER
cial and shipping port in the north
west. being convinced that the ad-
vantages OF the city as the only good
harbor reached by down grade
route through the Cascades must
soon be recognized. and that invest
ment opportunities here are abund-
ant and surely will be profitable. His
advice is conservative, and he deals
only in legitimate transactions, pre-
ferring an honorable reputation to
wealth acquired through sharp prac-
tees. Mr.. Morton is a respected
member OF the Chamber of Com
merce, and acting commander OF
Gushing Post No. IA, G. A. R., and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
s. DANZIGER & CO.,
Mems Furnishers.

This firm was established about n
years ago. and handle the best grades
Of mems and boys clothing. includ
Ing the overcoats and suits OF the
famous Stein Bloch Clothing Com
pany. Of Rochester, and a complete
line OF the latest styles OF ties, shirts,
hosiery and underwear. and make n
specially OF the popular Hawes hats.
In addition TO the specialtics named
the firm also carries the product OF
other high.elass tailoring establish
menis and perhaps no other firm in
the city does as extensive trade
with the best dressed men OF the
community as does S. Danziger &
Co. while their jobbing trade with the
smaller stores Of the surrounding
country is growing rapidly. 5. Dan.
zigrr, who has been NJ the head OF
the business from the time Of its in
cep,ion, has increased his trade from
small store 10 It's present dimen'
sions by good management and well
directed efforts. and G. NJ. Ccller, who
Is now the active partner in charge
oi the business, has been with the
trm about IS years and better in.
formed clothing salesman would be
hard TO find. lie gives his entire time
to the business and by careful study
OF the latest fashions and investiga-
tion. is able to make wise selection
OF his stock and furnishes his Gus
toners with the bes, the market
affords at the least cost consistent,
with good business policy, As busi.
ness man with modern ideas and as a
progressive worker for Astoria G, NJ.
Cellar Is usually found where he can
be counted on to do effective work
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
his influence in the community has
been felt in many helpful ways.
JAMES w. WEIGH,
Real Estate and Insurance.

Mr.. Welch came here with his par
ents in l846, bis mother being the
FIRST white woman here and his home
the first in what is now Astoria. He
attended local schools and then col
lege in San Francisco engaging in
fishing and salmon packing until he
was 50 when he was deputy collector
OF internal revenue for Washington
territory, with headquarters in Walla
Walla. Upon the death OF his father
he returned to Astoria and with asso-
ciates built the Welch Hill Water
Works which subsequently were pur-
chased by the city. He has served
on the school board for IL years and
several terms in the city council, and
in 1890 was elected to the State
Legislature and Is an active leader
and cx-president OF the Chamber Of
Commerce. For several years Mr..
Welch has been engaged in the pur-
chase and sale Of real estate and also
represents several OF the strongest
fire insurance companies. His is one
Of the handsomest homes in the city.
and he is also the owner Of many resi-
dence lots and valuable business
property.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
HAUTALA & RAITANEN,
Tailors.

Prominent among the representa-
tive custom tailoring establishments
of Astoria is the firm composed OF
II. Hautala and John Raitanen, estab-
lished three and a half years ago,
both partners having had many years
experience in the same line in the
east. They make clothes to the
measure of their customers and guar
antee a perfect fit, The best trim
mings are used and there is an indi'
viduality about their suits which is
lacking in the work Of tailors possess
ing less knowledge Of the art. Their
establishment is at Eleventh and Bond
streets and their customers are among
the best dressed men of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
p. A. STOKES,
Mems Furnishers.

The interior arrangement OF the
P. A. Stokes store at 552 Commercial
street imprcsses one that here is real
merit. The we'll filled cases display
the latest novelties in neckwear, and
the crowded tables contain vast
selection of everything in mems cloth
ing and furnishings. P. A. Stokes
established the business in 1886 and
has ever since maintained an estab-
lshment OF high character. He makes
a speciality OF Dunlap hats and Hart,
Schaffner & Marx suits and over
coats. No more modern mems furn-
ishers are to be found in the North
west The stock is large and up-to-
date and this establishment would be
regarded with as high favor in New
York or Chicago as it is in Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
LUUKINEN 4 HARRISON.
Mems Furnishcrs.

This firm. composed OF J. II, Luuki
nen and w, A. Harrison, was formed
about three years ago. when they
opened with complete stock oi
boots, shoes, mems clothing, and
hats at Ninth and Commercial streets
Both members OF the firm have had
years OF experience in similar stores
and are especially adapted for the
class Of business they are engaged
in. They have both resided in As.
toria for about 20 years and have a
large acquaintance with the Finnish
people who deal with them exten-
sively, and their stock is in every re-
spect new and modern
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
JACOBS & GIMRE,
Planning Mill.

The old c. Z. Balm planning mill at
Eleventh and Exchange streets estab-
lished rs years was acquired by its
present proprietors, Julius T. Jacobs
and Peter Gimre, about FIVE years
ago. The firm manufacture all kinds
Of moulding, frames and ceiling, and
turn out a large amount of scroll
work and posts and other pieces OF
turned work. A speciality is made OF
windows and doors for steamboats,
and other boat material which is ship
ped all over this section, and the firm
has reputation for doing the best
work OF that character OF any house
in this section. Both of the men,
bers have been residents of Astoria
for about l9 years, and have been en-
gagged in similar work nearly all that
time. Orders are filled promptly and