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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10

A walk by 537 Commercial street
means money in the purse for all those
contemplating to purchase Summer
Suit or Easter Bonnet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10

All Spring 1909 Ladies' and Misses
suits and hats at special "Pre-Easter
Sale" prices this week at JaloA's'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10
Warrants Signed

Mayor Smith yesterday signed the
warrants and ordinances passed upon
Al the last session Of the council.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10

Wanted-A lady to alter ladies'
cloaks and suits; steady position to
the right party, Apply at once, Mrs
A. Ialoff, sS7 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10
Water Rates

This IL the last day to pay wa,eF
rates II the extra penalty Of rs cents
Il to be avoided
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10

A special Sunday dinner will be
served at the Parker House Restaur-
ant next Sunday, from 1880 a. m.
until 500 p. m. o'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-10
Ennter prayer serylee-

Special services will be held az the
Presbyterian church tonight At 7'5O,
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
WAR DEPARTMENT
BLACKLISTS TRUSTS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1A-'rhe War De
partment has put on the blacklist all
combinations in trade shown to be trusts
and against which a Judgment has been
obtained This is a DEFINITE policy. tho
working out Of which is seen In the or
der issued last week by Secretary Dick
inson against the use Of Standard OIL
products. It is an effort 20 enforce the
attitude Of the government toward H.
legal combinations.
Last summer the Secretary OF War
placed the Tobacco Trust ON this list. and
issued a public statement correcting the
published statement that the War De
partment would not buy from 'any
trust"
From tho reasons stated in the original
order Mr.. Dickinson again specifically
denied last night that all combinations OF
trade or trusts were barred by his rui-
ing. The prohibition manifestly does not
appW TO tho goods or wares OF the
trusts
The effect OF the official governmental
frown appears TO be directed against the
conscience OF the convicted corporations
rather than against their means OF live
hhood. There is no intention. so far as
anything is revealed here, TO boycott
the goods OF a convicted trust.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
RAILROADS SHORT
OF MOTIVE POWER

Shortage OF motive power Is attract
ing great deal Of attention from rail-
road executives at present and a serious
congestion Of freight at number of the
larger terminals is threatened. Prompt de-
livery Of new freight locomotives ordered
some time ago is the only thing that will
prevent a congestion, according to some
Of the officials. There have been small
congestions at some Of the yards, but the
officials believe that with the new motive
power to be delivered this month and in
January they will be able to keep the
tracks and terminals clear
on account Of the shortage a few of the
roads have sent out special agents to ex-
anime all engines on the different divl-
sions, and the locomotive builders have
been rcquestd TO begin deliveries as soon
as possible. Labor disturbances have
caused a delay in the delivery Of some Of
the engines and the builders admit that
1t will be impossible 10 fiji all the orders
on schedule time. The builders lay part
OF the blame to the steel manufacturers
and say they are unable to get the neces-
sary materials on schedule time
Shippers claim that the greatest de-
lay on account Of the car and locomotive
shortage is being experienced. Only ono
or two OF the initial lines are able to meet
the demands for freight cars and with the
holiday rush in fun progress some of the
roads are having trouble in keeping their
tracks clear.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
PLuToCRATIc SUSSEX.

FROM time to time we have talked of the
h great progress Sussex county has been
making. We have done little blowing for
the county, and have thought that perhaps we
were exaggerated little We spoke of Sus-
sex from what people had been telling us, and
from what we had seen but now there are fig
ures at hand which confirm more than we ever
said or thought OF saying.
These figures show that in 1903 the individual
deposits in the five state banks and the seven
national banks Of Sussex county amounted to
$I,575o2z18 The deposits in the eight state
banks and the nine national banks of the coun-
ty this year ara $3,39o13 32.46! How is that
for a wonderful growth in wealth! Compare
these figures once, twice, il need be, and think
that they do not represent all the increase
in the wealth of the county for they do not tell
of the increase in tire value of the land, farms
and other properties of the county.
Compare the figures of Sussex with those OF
Kent and rural New Castle. In 1908 the one
state bank and the six national banks of Kent
showed deposits Of $2,o77, and in 1909 the
four state banks and the eight national banks
of that county show total of deposits of ST.
7I66486o. 1t will thus be observed that Sussex
county in wealth as represented by bank de-
posits has gone long distance ahead of Kent.
In the increase of wealth as represented IN
bank deposits rural New Castle county has
made less advance than either of the other rural
regions. The six national banks of rural New
Castle in Ioo3 showed total deposits OF SSO7,-
7o4Io and this year they are $I16572s24, but
it must be remembered that much of the money
which properly belongs to rural New Castle
county is deposited in the banks of this city. The
rural New Castle figures would be greatly
swelled If the deposits in Wilmington of resi-
dents of the rural part of the county were placed
to the credit of the country banks.
These figures arc a great display for Sussex
county, an inkng of what the future has in
store for Sussex in the way of material wealth.
We think that the residents of that county
which has wealth so great would feel inclined TO
drop their heads when they read that Sussex
county did not have money at hand to pay the
bills of the New Castle County Workhouse,
when they hear talk that there is no money with
which TO improve the county roads when they
glance at that old court house building in
Georgetown, a monument to poverty not to the
wealth that is overaowing in Sussex.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
The EduoatIonaI Product.

OnlO state Journal.
An assemblage Of judges, lawyers,
educators, reformers and publicists
generally to consider the subject Of the
laws delay, took place in Wisconsin
last week The principal thing they
did was to petition the regents of the
university to establish professor
ship which shall have for its chief pur-
pose the critical study OF the opera
ton of remedial law.
The idea is to impress upon the flu
turo lawyers and judges of the ma
tion that il is incumbent upon them,
as q public and private duty, to see
that justice is prompt, and to insist
upon the rigid application of the
maxim that "the law disapproves of
delay" This movement, taking this
form. proceeds upon the idea that a
university is founded for the public
good; that its real aim Is not in fur
nishng the country with able and
skilful professional men, but with true
and faithful ones. who recognize a
public duty as a greater incentive than
private reward. It is upon this idea
that the people sustain a university
The Wisconsin people are proceeding
upon right lines. They believe. as we
all believe, that our schools, colleges
and universities, should first of all turn
out men of conscience, courage and
social uplift, and then. IL they are en-
gineers, lawyers, mathematicians, so
much the better for the world.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
The New Jeff.

New York Press.
At one time Jim Jeffries. fighter,
actor and philosopher, had a genu-
inely healthy instinct. which led him,
at the psychological moment, to the
woods and mountains. In days gone
by Jeffries had that large calm, that
breathing balm" Of nature, that
quiet size OF "mut insensate things
50 we'll state by William Words
worth. The spirit OF nature was the
guide and soul OF all his moral being
That is why an ordinarily nervous and
civilized" little man felt rested
somehow. in Jim's presence. To
watch him shave or listen to his slow
quiet talk about the science Of acting
and the art OF fighting had in it the
large and uneXoiting fascination OF a
Swiss valley.
But some of Jeff's friends are be-
ginning to think that he may have
lost that vivifying and refreshing and
rebuilding instinct which led him to
the large and quiet face of nature,
For although an important fight is on
his hands, Jenries fingers in the
haunts Of the smaller civilization.
"Just for a handful Of silver" he
treads the insignificant vaudeville
boards, and goes through fake fights
as exhibitions when he might be over
coming the sleeps OF the Rockies,
building up his "bellows"-that most
important organ in a highland at
tanning in general that complete har-
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
With the Photographers

Sugar Trust officials declare they ignorant Of
the dishonest Weighing practices of their subordnates
anf prove by concealing destroying all Of the
cords bearing tho matter.-Kansas City Star.
Good morals TO be taught in the public schools OF
Philadelphia Notwithstanding the fact that spos poll
cago Record Herald.
Every business place has its particular bores. II
tain could know how they regarded at certain
places they would die OF shame. They regarded
bores about a very brutal manner. Are you
adding 60 the burdens of any Then in the name Of
pity, quit it--Atchson Globe.
Arc scandals still possible? We thought that
pubcservce corporations had learned its bitter
lesson.-Baltimore STAR
Congress should not have much trouble in living up
the expectations of the country.-Chcago News.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
SMUGGLING.

a I public dinner, on Saturday night, Sec
\ retary McVeagh said that American mas
sengers failing to declare dutable articles at the
Port of New York were smuggers. In early
days the revenue was often defrauded bv land
ing goods from sailing vessel in the dead Of
night on some lonely shore. "Smuggler" sug-
gests type OF person like pirate with earrings
and other picturesque earmarks. Nevertheless
the moral quality of the conduct of the older
and of the modern smuggler is essentially the
same.
Public opinion is very tolerant Of smuggling
by returning travellers. This tolerance may
partly account for the huge frauds recently dis
covered at the Port of New York. If the rich trav-
clltr can cheat and brbe with mpunity, why
not the importer, great or small? The public
must come to regard property of the govern
ment as sacred as any other.
a woman who purchased lot of Paris gowns
last summer said. I'VE were not bothered at the
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
III. un,te6 euh.
Tuesday, December IA. 1909
NEW CITY CHARTER.

IT He subject of a new charter for Whining
= ton, or rather the amendment of the pres
cnt charter, is to be taken up by the Board of
Trade after the first of the year AS we under
stand the matter, and from what we gathered
from the proceedings of the recent meeting Of
the Board when those who had any suggestions
TO offer for amendments to the charter were re-
questcd TO hand them in we presume that the
Board OF Trade may favor the amendment of the
present city charter. There has been some senti-
ment in favor of remodeling the present Iocu-
incnt and there is other sentiment for having an
entire new charter based upon the work done by
Mr. Rossel and some others in the years gone
by If the Board undertakes to secure a prac-
ticay new charter by amending the present one,
we fear that it will strike snag and that its
labors will go for naught far as real results
arc concerned. That has been the fate of the
efforts of the Board in this direction for some
years past. Considerable good brain material
has been wasted on these efforts
1t seems to be generally admitted that new
charter is needed. Al the newspapers of the
city have favored a new charter if we arc not
in error, and a considerable number of business
men have expressed themselves in the same
way. From all parts of the country comes the
news of intense interest in municipal machin-
cry Cities arc changing their forms of govern
ment, getting new charters and the like.
1t seems to us that the Board of Trade in
addition to the local talent might seek the ad-
vice of some expert students in municipal mat
tcrs. men who make business of it. and their
counsel added to that OF local people would
evolve a charter that would be satisfactory.
Such charter should not be made only by
LAWYERS. The counsel of business men should
be needed at every turn, because the charter
should be simple and plain as possible easy
to understand.
The Board of Trade in the adoption of the rcso-
lutons which were forwarded 10 the National
Board Of Trade for approval rose to a high plane,
10 a broad-minded view of national affairs, and
that body should deal in the same manner with
this charter question. And il the Board takes up
the subject in earnest and energetic manner
and prepares a charter along modern lines, en-
bracing the best thought of students of munich
pal problems the political opposition and small
play viii fall like a house of cards
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
City Sewers to slame9

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL
see in THE JOURNAL Of the 18th
that the typhoid fever cause cannot be ac-
counted for by Mr.. Wigglesworth. Now
Mr. Editor would It not be well for Mr..
wigglesworth to get some OF the water OF
the sewers and find out at high tide, or
two hours before, II the city sewers are
not to blame and, II not, to get Brandy
wine creek water about Eleventh street
bridge or go there some morning when
the tide is out I'm hot weather and get a
Whit Of the smell OF the creek, which is
anything but pleasant? Hoping this will
help to explain I am, Yours truly.
Edward b. Davis.
Wilmington, Del, Dec u.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Editorial
Opinion
A Knock COMING.
Atchlson Globe.

AtcnlSOn OilODe.
Just as soon as we get our hands
on the hammer we intend to knock
hard on the Cheerful Soul who sings
about his or her work. 1t makes no
difference If the Cheerful Soul is a
cook or a high priced clerk, the cook
ing is a failure, the clerical work is
incorrect, and every one around is
driven crazy if the Cheerful Soul
sings when at work-and by singing"
is meant whistling or humming as
we'll Such a great value Is put on
cheerfulness by those who write
tracts and wall notices that it is be-
ing abused, and the people have con-
founded checrfulness with noise. II
IL is impossible to be cheerful and be
quiet about it, then let us encourage
grouchiness. It may not be good for
the liver; neither is the singing good
for the livers OF others.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Personal and Pertinent

Paul wilstach, tho playwright. author and Mansfield
authority. said of Mr.. Mansfield at dinner In New
York;
Mr. Manshelds dignity very great con-
Quoted himself toward others in a dignihed way. He
expected conduct themselves toward him in like
once in Chicago Mr.. Mansfield touched on the
by a manager II was the first night OF a Cyrano
de Bergerac tour The great actor HIS delicate
aquiver. making up with his dressers help when
the manager rushed into the dressing room without
knocking. slapped Mr. Mansfield heartily and
shouted:
The house is packed. There amt even no more
standin Now, Dick old man, sail I'm and show
'em what yer'e made Of.
The dresser used to say II he hadn't hustled that
manager out, Cyrano would him through with
his sword" Washington STAR
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Tree suruaon Ennansd Hsrn.

Bernard M. Riflin. a tree surgeon,
representing John T. Withers. the
landscape artist is engaged I'm this
city doctoring trees for private indi-
viduals. Mr.. Rifkin has called the at
tention OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment TO number Of trees about
the city which need the attention OF the
surgeon but IT is not likely that the
Street and Sewer Department will
take up the matter because OF the
financial condition Of the department.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

Newspaper men and the public in general we
think. have a right to expect that when men
they should give it correctly or not at all. Of
hcials seem to have a right to withhold infor-
nation in Delaware when they are disposed, but
we doubt very much whether they have the right
to give out misleading information which is like
" to cause a great deal of trouble. We may
add that giving out wrong information by Off
cias is something new in our experience, and
any official who has done this or purposes to do
it will surely get himself into trouble. Suppose
in the case of an arrest an official upon whom
the newspaper must depend should give out
fictitious name, or the name OF some prominent
nerson who was in no way involved, is it not
clear the difficulty that would follow? A word
to the wise on this point, we think, is sufficient
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
GENUINE ECZEMA REMEDY.
Tho Remedy That Cures Eezems
Quickly.

Tho Remedy That Cures Eczema
Quickly.
y. b. Danforth has sold hundreds OF
jars of Hokara in the last few weeks and
although he offered to refund the pur-
chase price to any dissatisfied purchaser
not one jar was returned.
While this is surprising in itself, yet the
most marvellous thing Is tho reports Of
chronic cases of eczema that have been
cured by this simple skin food. People
who have suffered with scales. scabs and
even bleeding. itching have found relief
in Hokara.
No matter where the eczema, pimples
or other breaking out occurs. whether on
the face. hands, legs or body. the appli-
cation OF Hokara will give quick relief.
and even the worst or most chronic cases
will be cured in ehort time
You can buy liberal sized jar al "A very
low price. 25c; and with every package
goes a guarantee TO refund the money If il
is not satisfactory. Larger size soc.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

President Taft has made a personal appoint
ment in the naming of Judge Lurton, of Tennes-
see, to be justice of the Supreme Court to sue
OF the age, siNty-hve years of the new Judge,
as it has been thought that younger man should
be appointed. The appointment gives the South
an additional member of the Supreme Court, a
Democrat, one learned in the law. The new
judge served with Mr.. Taft on the Federal bench
and hence the President knows of his qualihca-
tions. No one therefore, can Justly criticise the
appointment for any lack of ability or compe-
tency Of the new jurist Besides the new JUS
tice the South has two other members of the
Supreme bench, Justices Harlan, of Kentucky,
without representation; Illinois has the chief
justice, Massachusetts two associate justices.
Kansas one, Ohio one and California one
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

Custom House because my husband has the
courtesy Of the port" Courtesy of the Port
Could there be a greater abuse of language! No
wonder Leslie Stephen wrote treatise on the
ethical value OF plain speaking. BY every stan
dard of plain and honest speech enjoying "the
courtesy of the port was smuggling and
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
"Endurinag steel Mains.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Can it be that this steel water main
that has burst so unobligingly and the
Van Buren, street bridge about whose
defects the newspapers are now point
ing out are the same costly but "endur-
ing" steel mains and the same costly
bridge that were provided for by En-
gineer Leisen, the s4O-a-day expert
and were the subject OF part of the
Water Department investigation last
year.
Query.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 10. 1909.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

mony with physical life which will be
needed to lay low the mighty black
man.
Time was when Jeffries felt these
truths as keenly as anybody, more
keenly than the men who "came up
against him" Is the instinct leaving
him? Is he losing his grip2
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column will not be
printed. Names OF contributors TO
the column viii not be printed. but
must be furnished THE EVENING
JOURNAL as an evidence OF good
faith on the part or the contributor
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Chatty Stories OF the Day

Mrs. Blank prlded herself her ability TO retain her
servants and she had just been Dragging about the treas
she had in her colored when the following
dialogue occurred:
Now Amaranth I'll out and fry the chicken
but want you TO have 1t all ready for me. Dress il
carefully and be sure 10 SINCE of every hair"
"Yasm"
Then cut it up Just as 1 showed you the other day
''Yasm"
Do you remember?"
Wash and drain it we'll You understand
"Yasm" Then. after thoughht shall I Kill
it?'-Circle.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

The outbreak of typhoid fever in the Ninth
ward where there arc twenty-nine cases calls
for rigid investigation on the part of the au-
thorities The fact that most of the cases in the
city are in this district shows that there must
be some source of contamination, not due, prob
ably, TO the city drinking water. The outbreak
of the disease, however, whether due to the
drinking water or not, should warn the people of
the necessity of boiling the water they drink if
it be city water, and they should boil it for a
long time, not merely for few minutes.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

For Trunks Suit Cases, Ladies' and
Gents Hand Bags, Pocketbooks and all
kinds Of leather goods. See Yerger's,
IL East Third ST.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The Association
OF American Ad-
vertiscrs
The Association Of American posed OF all the
Advertiser (Nsw York City has
sxamreo ana certified the circulation The Association
~ publication. Only the figures Of endorses only such
crmlason contained In itS report are s .ssminaon
I guaranteed by the Association. a any moment
Ap4s" t. 4: $::,'.! ..l,, +; :.:::i: E::;!:
No u2. has been
$1,000 ssued to this pa
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

chicago once: al HOycs Buildins.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

New York oles; o4 Cambridge Building, Corner TftA
ana Thirty-thrd street
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

TELEPHONES. -.
Business once ID. a A s7s Delmarvia ntA
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
nenth payable advance. BY carrier ak cents week
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reform. Let's see, you're electing Mayor this fall
aren't your"
"Why-why, believe So says Ethan.
Amt running yourself, your" says Ira. mo?
But expect you've got hand in it. And that
just what m after pointers. You wait until l
come back from seeing my brother Ethan l told
'ern in Tibbetts. And what's your program now"
Brother Ethan looks some dazed and more less
disguised. 81 know nothing about politics." says
he. " Haven't even voted for years"
"Wha-a-atl" says Ira. his jaw droppin'. Don't
vote! Why. out our way we think man who don't
vote is But l expect it's all business with you.
tno son" With the 20 sc and dfe you
down to the exchanged"
"Oh, the markets in rotten state" says he.
Maybe that remark didn't mean much to Ira:
but it was enlightenin' to me. The minute it was
out knew I'd heard it from the man be-