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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
RoosEvELTs SPEECH.

NN 9AAN EAA A ~ 9k GGaAEAt
Admiral Sperry, officers aud mer
q the battlcship feet; Over a year
has passed since you steamed out oi
this harbor and over the worlds
rim, aud this morning the hearts oi
1all were thrilled with pride as the hulls
Of the mighty warShips lifted above
the horizon, fou have been in the nor
thern and southern hemispheres: four
time YOU have crossed the line; you
have steamed through all the great
oceans; YOU have touched the coast
Iot every continent Ever your general
course has been westward: and now
You come back to the port from which
You set sail, This is the FIRST battle.
ship feet that has ever circumnavi-
gated the globe, Those who perform
the feat again can but follow in your
footsteps.
THE little torpedo fIotilIa went
with you around South America,
through the straits OF Magellan, to
our own Pacific coast The armored
cruiser squadron met you and left
again; when you we're half way
round the world. You have falsihed
every prediction Of the prophets Of
failure In all your long cruise no,
an accident worthy Of mention has
happened to a single battleship, nor
yet to cruiser or torpedo boat. You
LETT this coast in a high state of bat.
tie efficiency and you return with
your efficiency increased; better pre-.
pared than when you left not only in
but even in material, Dur
ing your world cruise you have taken
your regular gunnery practice and
skilled though You were before, with |
he guns, you have grown more
killed still and through practice you |
nave improved in battle tactics, though |
here is more room for improvement |
han in your gunnery. Incidentally |
suppose | hardly need say that one
measure Of your fitness must be your
clear recognition Of the need always
steadily to strive to render yourselves
more fit; if You ever grow to think
that you are fit enough you can
make up your minds that from that !
moment you win begin to so back,
ward. -....
"As a war machine the feet comes
'ack in better shape than it went
'ut In addition, you. the officers and
nen of this formidable fighting force,
ave shown yourselves the best of
II possible ambassadors and heralds
( peace. ... Il
Wherever you have landed you
ave borne yourselves so as to make
S at home proud of being your coun-
-ymen. You have shown that the
est type of fighting men Of the sea
nows how to appear to the utmost
ossible advantage when his business
to behave himself on shore and
, make a good impression in for
ign land. We are proud Of all the
hips and all the men in this whole
eet and we wclcnne you home to
lie country whose good repute
nong nations has been raised by
hat you have done"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
Bad in Wyoming and Nebraska.

CHEYENEE, Wyo., Feb. 22.-
A general blizzard is raging over
Wyoming and Western Nebraska to-
night The snow is 10 to II inches
deep and drifting badly 1t is feared
the storm will cause heavy loss TO
stock Railroad traffic is still open
but trains are running late. .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
PRESIDENTS NEPHEW DIES.

WASHINGTON, D, G, Feb. a.
President Roosevelt was notified at
Hampton Roads today Of the death
Of Stewart Douglas Robinson, his
nephew ia Harvard College. 1t is not
known whether the President will at
tend the funeral or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
Revolts at Cold Steel.

"Your only hope" said three doc
tors to Mrs. N. E. Fisher, Detroit,
Mich, suffering from severe rectal
troubles, lies in an operation, then !
used Dr. Kings New Life Pills" she
writes, till wholly cured" They pre-
vent Appendicitis, cure Constipation,
Headache, Csc at Charles Rogers &
Sons drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23

Hoarse coughs and stufy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over
night are quickly cured by Foley's
Honey and Tar, and 1t soothes in
famed membranes, heals the lungs,
and expels the cold from the system
T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
BattIeships Arrive
CONTINUED from page y

painted similar eolors and one Of
the distinct features OF the American
navy will be thing of the past
Tonight the fleet was brilliantly
illuminated, Ashore the admirals
and captains Of the heet together
with two score or more of officers
were guests At the annual banquet ot
navy league of the United States. /,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
Pneumonia Follows La Grippe

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
bt never follows the use Of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs
and deep seated colds. Refuse any
but the genuine in the yellow pack
age. 7, r. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23

Foley's Orino Laxative cures con.
stipation and liver trouble and makes
the bowels healthy and regular.
Orino is superior to pills and tablets
as it does not gripe or nauseate. Why
take anything else1 T. F. Laurin,
Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-02-23
AFTER
SUFFERING
one YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham, SVegetable Compound

Milwaukee, Wis. - Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has made
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25
X.
WHEY SENATORS DISAGREE

NI1C-N EN- ORS DlSAGkEE.
NHB wiseacres Of Washington had
nightly predicted that the site
of the hundred million dol
lar gulf naval base would be
decided on in March after he excite
ment and gayety attending the presi-
Dental inauguration had subsidized.
On the morning of the day before
this action Of the committee on naval
affairs was to be taken Secretary
Haines sat at his desk in Senator
Langdon's committee room in the cap
ttol. Richard Cullen, the favorite as
sociate of Haines in his journalistic
days, out earlier than usual on his
daily round of the departments for
news for his Chicago paper, had
strolled in and attempted a few of his
characteristic cynicisms. Haines usual
~ found them entertaining, but these
We're directed at Senator Langdon.
"Now, let me tell you something,
Dick" the secretary answered firmly.
Don't you work off all your d%yspeptic
ideas in this neighborhood. My sena-
tor is a great man. They can't appre-
ciate him up here because he's honest
crystal clear. I used to think 1 knew
what a decent citizen, a real man,
ought to be. but hos fought m" SOME
new things. He'll teach them all some
thing before he gets through"
Cullen hung one leg over Haines'
desk.
you're 81 nice, quiet, gentlemanly lit
tie optimist, and 1 like you, old fell
low" retortcd Cullen. Cut dent de-
ceiye yourself too much. Your Senator
Langdon is personally n of the best
ever. But he was born a mark, and a
mark he'll be to the end of time.
"He looks good now. Sure, l like his
speeches. and all that, but Just wait.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

the place where give and take, bargain
and sale, are unknown. We could
start a movement that would drive out
all secret Influences
The secretary noticed Peabody's in
voluntary start.
THE newspapers would help us"
went on Langdon. Public opinion
w Md be with us. and both houses of
congress would have to join in the
work if we Went out in front. led the
way and showed them their plain
duty. And tell you, Senator Peabody,
that the principles that gave birth to
this country, the principles of truth,
. justice and Independence,
would rule in Washington
If Washington cared anything about
.lem, Langdon," interjectcd the Penn
sylvanian.
"That's my point" cried the Missis-
sippian-'let us teach Washington to
Gre about them
"Langdon, Langdon," said Peabody
patroniZingly, you've seized on a big
ger task than you know. After you
reform Washington you will have to
go on and reform human nature, hui
man instincts. every human being in
the country, if you want to make poll
tics this angelic thing you describe.
1t isn't politics, it's humanity, that's
wrong" waving aside a protest from
Langdon.
anyway your idea is not constitu-
tional, Langdon," continued Peabody.
"You want everybody to have a share
in the national government. That
wouldn't meet the theory Of centraliza-
ton woven into our political system
by it's founders. They intended that
our government should be controlled
by a limited number OF representa-
tives, SO hat authority can be fixed
and responsibility a~scertained."
ITO BE Continued
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

WIZ SooA1A "
p%ortunity in relation to the naval base.
Asked about new developments in the
committee on naval affairs, the ready
answer was: Better see Senator
Langdon. He knows all about the
naval base; has the matter in full
charge. l really know little about it."
So by hiding behind the unsuspect-
ing old hero Of Charlottesville they
diverted from themselves any possible
suspicion and placed Langdoh where
he would have to bear the brunt Of
the great scandal that would. they
well knew, come out at some future
time after their foul conspiracy
against the nation had been consum-
mated, after the fruits Of their be-
trayal had been secured.
What, after all, the schemers con-
cluded, is the little matter Of an inves-
tigation among senators to guilty SEN
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25
speeches. and

opt11naSt.' know that Pea
body d have to strain himself very
much or get such an awful big bag to
drop you both in, if it comes right
down to that, old chap. You're making
q mistake. You're as bad as your old
man. You're a beautiful pair Of opti-
mists, and you a good newspaper man,
too-it's a shame!!"
After momentary hesitation Cullen
continued, thoroughly serious.
"Dud. my old FRIEND" he said inflow
tone, glancing quickly about, there's
one thing that you've got to put d
stop to. It's hurting you"
The secretary's face showed his be-
wilderment.
"NVhat do you mean?" he snapped
abruptly. "Out with it,"
II mean," replied Cullen, that ru-
mors are going around that you are
keeping Langdon away from the crowd
| of insiders in the senate for your own
purposes-that, in short, you plan to-
81 understand" was the quick in
terruption. 81 am accused Of wanting to
deliver Senator Langdon, guarantee
his vote, on some graft proposition, SO
that l can get the money and not he
himself. Consequently I'm tipping him
off on what measures are honest, so
that he'll vote for them, until-until
I'm offered my price, then influence
him to vote for some big crooked
scheme, telling him it is all right. He
votes as l suggest. and l get the
money!"
THAT'S what delivering a man
means in Washington" dryly answer
ed the Chicago correspondent. ut
means winning a mans confidence, his
support, his vote, through friendship
and then selling it for cash.
"But you, Dick, you have"-
"Of course, old man, l have denied
the truth of this. I knew you too we'll
to doubt you. Still, the yarn is hurt
ing you. Remember that western SEN
ator who was delivered twice, both
ways, on a graft bill?" he %laughingly
asked the secretary.
"Should say / did, Dick. That is
the record for that game. 1t was q
corporation measure. One railroad
wanted it; another opposed It. The
senator innocently told an eastern sen.
ator that he was going to vote for the
bill. Then the easterner went to the
railroad wanting the bill passed and
got $1,000 on his absolute promise that
he would get Senator X. to vote for it
who, Of course, did vote for it."
eyes," said Cullen. land later, when
Senator X. heard that Senator z. had
got money for his vote. he was wild
Then when another effort was made
to pass the bill (Which had been de
feated) the delivered senator said tt
q. as he met him unexpectedly: 'Yor
! scoundrel. here's where l get square
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

with you to some extent. Anyway.
I'm going to vote against that bill this
time and make il long speech against
it too Senator u. then hustled to
the lobbyist of the railroad that want
ed the bill killed and guaranteed him
that for 100000 he could get Senator
X. to change his vote. to vote against
the bill"
"And he got the money. too. both
ways" added Haines as Cullen con-
cluded, land both railroads to this day
think that X. received the money from
H."
"Of course" said Cullen, "but Y.
was to blame, though. He didn't
know enough to keep to himself how
he was going to vote. Any man that
talks that way will be 'delivered.'"
81 know how to stop those rumors,
for I'm sure it's Peabody's work, he
thinking Langdon will hear the talk
and mistrust me-" began Haines, when
in came Senator Langdon himself, his
face beaming contentedly. Little did
the junior senator from Mississippi
realize that he was soon to face the
severest trial. the most vital crisis, of
his entire life.
Cullen responded to the senator's
CHEEKY greeting Of "Mornin'. every
body"
Senator" he asked Cullen, "my pa
per wants your opinion on the ques-
ton of the election Of senators by
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

lar from my state to name-that-that
you would be a good man for the jos.
First I was glad for your sake, my
boy, for if you wanted it you could
have the position. But on thinking it
over it seemed there might be some
thing behind it not showing on the sur
face"
cts a trick" said Haines. "Who
made the offer?"
Senator Stevens"
81 might have KNOWN" hotly re-
sponded the secretary. There's a
crowd that wants you and me separat-
ed. Thought this bait too much for
me to resist, did they?" Then he
paused, rubbing his fingers through his
isn't it, senator, that a man Of your
party is offered this desirable piece of
patronage, entirely unsolicited on your
part, from the administration of an
other. a different political party? Espe-
cially when that other party has so
many hungry would be tax eaters
clamoring to enter the land of milk
dllu honey. L luluk stevens uel1Der-
ately'-
''There, there, Bud" broke in Lang
don, you mustn't say anything against
Senator Stevens to me. True, he asso-
ciates with some folks 1 don't approve
Of, but that doesn't necessarily mean
anything wrong, and l myself have al
ways found him thoroughly honest"
eyes," muttered the secretary, fol-
lowing the senator into the library,
you've always found him honest be-
cause you think everybody's honest
but Stevens is just the doctor who will
cure you Of this ailment, this chronic
trustfulness."
Haines laughed softly. when Pea
body's little Stevie gets through hack
ing at the PROSTATE body of political
purity his two handed sword of polit-
ical corruption will need new edges"
Thus far neither the senator nor his
secretary had suspicion of any ques-
tionable deal in regard to the gulf
naval base. The rush of other events.
particularly the fight over the reduc-
"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

"Ihdt concerns JutuTc Senator's"
popular VOTE. Do you think the sys-
ten of electing senators by vote Of
ed?"
The Mis%sissippian cooked his head to
II side.
81 reckon that's a question that con
Germs future senators and not those
already elected" he chuckled.
Haines laughed at Cullen, who
thrust his pad into his pocket and h,.:'
ried away.
"1t is today that l appear before the
ways and means committee, isn't it,"
Langdon queried of his secretary.
"Yes," said Haines, consulting his
memorandum book. cat IL O'Clock
you go before ways and means to put
forward the needs Of your state on the
matter Of the reduction of the tariff
On aluminium hydrates. The people of
Mississippi believe it has actually put
back life into the exhausted cotton
lands. In Virginia they hope to use
it on the tobacco fields"
"Where does the pesky stuff come
from?" asked the senator.
"From South America" coached the
secretary. 1.-The south is in a hurry
for it, SO the duty must come down.
You'll have to bluff a bit, because Pea
body and his crowd will try to make
a kind Of bargain-wanting you to
keep up iron and steel duties. But you
don't believe that iron and steel need
help, you will tell them, don't you see,
SO that they will feel the necessity of
giving you what you want for the
south in order to gain your support
for the iron and steel demands"
The office door opened and Senator
Peabody appeared.
Peabody" whispered the secretary.
Instantly the Mississippian had his
cue. His back to Peabody, he rose,
brought down his fist heavily upon the
desk and expounded oratorically to
Haines:
"What we can produce of aluminium
hydrates, my boy, is problematical, but
the south is in a hurry for it, and the
duty must come down. It's got to
SOu1C ooNL, liz 4 III dOI BULLS W "
anything else until it does"
The secretary stretched across the
desk.
Excuse me, senator; Senator Pea
body is here" he said loudly and sur
prisedly. as though he had just sight
ed the boss of the senate.
The Mississippian turned.
"Oh, good morning. senator. 1 was
just talking with my secretary about
that hydrate clause"
Peabody bowed slightly.
Eyes, l knew 1t was coming up" he
said, $50 1 just dropped over. Pm not
opposed to it or any southern measure
but it makes it more difficult for me
when you southern people oppose Ger.
tain Pittsburg interests that I have to
take care Of"
Langdon smiled.
give never been in Pittsburg, but
they tell me it looks as If it could take
care of ITSELF"
The visitor shrugged his shoulders.
That's true enough, but give and
take is the rule in political matters
Langdon."
This remark brought a frown to
Langdon's face.
II don't like bargaining between gen
tlemen. Peabody. More important still
I don't believe American politics has
to be run on that plan. Why can't we
change a lot Of things nov that we
are here?"
Langdon became SO enthused that he
paced up and down the room as be
spoke.
peabody, you and Stevens and L.
continued Langdon, could get oul
friends together and right now start
to make this great capital Of our great
] country the place of the square deal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

w Ii e II some of
those old foxes in
the senate want
to put his head
in the bag and tie
1t down, t Ii e y
won't have any
trouble at all"
Smiling, Haines
looked up at his
cynical friend.
''T b e bag III
have to go over
my head, too" he
said with a nod.
"Mell. | don't
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

the blame had already been put pub
licly on some one else, some simple
minded old soul who could go back to
his cotton fields in Mississippi and for
get all about it, strong in his innocence,
even though shorn Of reputation, and
desire to live?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

ators who, deep
ly versed in the
law, have de-
stroyed every
compromising
document t b a t
could be admis-
sible q 8 evil
dence?
Why,the senate
would appoint
an Investigating
committee and
investigate it.
self, would it
not, when the
ridiculous scan
dal came?
And what sem
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

ton of the tariff.
had pushed this
project Temporal
rily into the back
ground so far as
they e con-
cerned, t h O u s h
the "boss of the
senate" and his
satellites h q d
been losing no
time in perfect
Ing their plans
e g ding the
choice of Altacoo-
Ia as the site.
Peabody and
Stevens had in
g%eniously exploit
ed Langdon at
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

next day. Haines
was some w hat
puzzled at the Pc
culiar smile on
the senator's face.
nswerin the
secretary's loo k
Of inquiry, the
NJ i S 8 ssippia II
said:
I've been told
that I can name
the new holder of
a five thousand
dollar a year posi-
ton in the de-
partment of COM
merce and labor
and that if 1 have
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25
This is the most dangerous time Of tho

This is the o dangerous time of the
year to catch cold, and it is the hardest
time to cure it. Ii Won should take a
cold, a few doses OF kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup will act very promptly.
Its laxative principle''cnres the cold by
driving it from the system by a gentle
h'lf natural aer'on OF the bowels. Chill
dren especially like Kennedy Laxative
Cough Syrup, as it tastes so good, near
iy like maple sugar 1t is sold by w. A.
Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

The most perfect pearl is known to
lapidaries as La P%ellegrina. It weighs
IL grains, is perfectly round and so
lustrous it appears Transparent
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rhenm, tetter, itch, hives.
herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

The best known pills and the best pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They are small, easy to take, gentle and
certain, and are sold by W. A. Ferguson
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

standing, We're associated with it.
Calling at the Langdons' house one
evening in February to receive direc-
tons regarding important work for the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25
And what e

ator would fear himself, or for him
self. as he investigated himself. when
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

"After a man has made millions
you'd think his wife and daughters
would let him rest"
"And don't they:"
"Naw, they don't. Then he usually
has to buckle down to correct his
grammer Il table manners."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
We say without hesitation that De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills are
unequaled for weak kidneys. backache,
Inflammation of the bladder and all
urinary disorders. They are antiseptic
and act promptly in all cases OF weak
back, %backache, rheumatism and rheu-
matism and rheumatic pains. Accept
no substitute. We sell and recommend
them. w. A. Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-03-25

LTo BE
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-20
SMART SET PRESENT
IN EASTER ARRAY

There was great and democratic
enthusiasm at the opening Of the new
Orpheum last evening. and indeed it
was inevitable that society should
blend with the crowd upon this oc-
casion. for every individual came in
the same generous mood to greet the
new era OF vaudeville and celebrate
the greatest theater opening in the
new city.
The crowd was one in a spirit of
enthusiasm from the first glimpse of
the artistic curtain that promised new
entertainment, while society nodded
gaviv from the boxes TO its friend
in the orchestra and the unity of the
moment viii be memorable when en-
tertainment and speeches are forgot
ten.
society agreed to wear its Easter
garb. and the brilliant spring colors
that traiIed from the boxes TO the last
seats in the house were like an inn
pressionists suggestion Of the season
Of color and gayety. The pastel shades
held a definite. place in the pic
ture. while the various blues and the
spring variety Of pink were in dainty
contrast.
lor was in the favorite blue, with a
handsome opera cloak and picture hat.
The boxes presented a dazzling array
of oolors. while the attractive gowns
were everywhere in the orchestra sec
~ Charles W. Hornick had half a
dozen friends in her box, among whom
.,,-ere NJ. and Mrs. W. Wincup Of Los
Angeles. Miss Gail Seebers. Frederick
Hornick and Ernest Costing.
AIRS. Hornicks gown was white gren-