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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
Gan the People Control?


Sometimes it occurs to us that there
is deep laid scheme in the Republican
party to altegsthsr change the force and
character Of our government. 1t ap-
psars that all the leaders-no matter
how j alous of oneanother-no matter
now they differ en minor questions
are as a unit on tho perpetuation of the
Republican party at any cost. This Is
y grand secret of party success, hut ono
which will inevitably cause The down
fall of the government. The ceatlali-
zatioa of power in the federal govern
msnt is the one controlling idea of the
Republican party. This is not from
any reason Of justice or right. It is
simply to make of the general govern
ment vast machine to keep the Re
publican panty in power Imagine
tAis great army of federal officers di-
rected by the untiring industry and
shrewdness of "a politician like Arthur,
backed up by the corporate wealth OF
the country, and YOU have but the nu-
cleus of the Republican party. Can
the people cast it Off Can they elect
and inaugurate president opposed to
the Republican party2 With but the
idea bourn in mind that the federal
government and the corporate wealth
say ''no, the people cannot" one can
appreciate the herculean task before the
Democracy and the people.
1t has been the beast Of the Repub-
lican party that they keep 10 power
through the blunders Of the Democracy
From this they admit that the people
are heartily tired Of them. The found
alton Of all these "blunders" is untwlnS
zeal for the interests of the people
With the Office holders, the aristocracy
Of the new world, and the unlimited
corporate wealth arrayed under th'
banner Of Republicanism; who has.
the Democracy to ask for aid but TIL
peoplel Let she people once for al
make change in this government mex
November, to vindicate their rights an'
to prove to the world that they arpre-
ciats the maxim: eternal yigilanc
is the price Of liberty"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03

run by rogues and controlled by the
aggressive and dominesring power Of
ill-gottsn wealth. Only a few days
ago Hon. NJ. O. George yehsmsntiy
protested against the forfeiture of un-
earned railroad land grants. He was
true to his masters and licks the silken
hand of corporation authority. This
condition of things, we repeat, is abso-
lutely deplerahle and We sympathiss
with the people in their distress The
remedy is solely with them. There is
not right without remedy and the
voters can redress the present griev-
ances at the polls next June. But dc
not hesitate too long, for truly delay is
dangerous.
1t is our duty to advise with the
masses. We hope to be able to prove
everything we say to them through oul
paper. Cassondrs had the power O
prophecy, but coupled with it was th'
decree that none were to believe her
With us we trust it will be different
We do not deceive the people when w
warn them no longer to trust the Re
publican party. Already it has ha'
power enough and to retain and to in
crease it would be unwise, unpatrioti
and even suicidal. Citizens, be thought
full, be vigilant and prudent, be o.
yoar guard and soon tho sunbeams Q
prosperity will burst through clouds o
adversely now around and above yor
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
DEEo0RATI0 TIUEEGc {.
j. w. HAMILTON,
of Douglas county.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Democracy of the State Of Oregon, in council
Pssembled declare:
First-That we favor the forfeiture of al unearned
railroad and wagon road grants and the opening of
the land to settlement and cupancY by those eMti
tied to the benefits Of the various land Laws of the
United States.
Second-That we are in favor OF the passage by
congress Of laws made in the interest Of the people,
regulating interstate commerce. and also State laws,
rolling and regulating fares and freghts upon all
transportation lines, and preventing discrimination
In favor Of or against persons places.
Third-That we look with alarm upon the unau
thorized assumption Of power and jurisdiction of
United States courts in interfering with officers col
lecting the revenue of the State OF Oregon.
Feurth--That are in favor Of the mortgage tax
law. and believe the principle Of taxation ennncated
therein Il correct, and ought to be sustained.
Fitth-That we favor the passage Of such laws in
relation to the and collection Of taxes as
will make the assessment and taxation Of property
equal and uniform throughout the State, and demand
the strict enforcement of such laws when enacted.
Sixth--1hat the power conferred by the federal
constitution upon congress to enact tariff laws was
given for the sole and exclusive purpose OF deriving
revenues for the support of such government, and
that the enactng Of any tariff law for any other pur
pose, Sucn aS OF CLASS OL people tnS
benefit oE any other class of people, entirely
warranted by the constitution it is repugnant to
justice and nmical to the general welfare, and We
therefore favor tariff for revenue, limited to the
esssties Of government economically administered
and gradual but persistent reduction Of the exist
ihg protective duties.
Ssyenth-rhat the improvement of our coast har
bors, the Columbia river and its tributaries is o
vital Importance to the commerce Of the whole State
Ot Oregon, and earnestly ask that adequate ap
preparation be made BY present congress to begr
the work o! the Columbia river bar improvements
already too long neglected. We also ask such appro
priation for the Cascade locks will insure the
speedy completion; also. We ask Of our representa-
lives In congress united e11rt sruuTv q lbera
appropriation for the improvement and continuation
Of the work Of improving the harbors Of Yaquin'
bay, Coos bay and the Coqufe river.
Eighth-That I'VE favor the abolition Of the prison
contract system, and the present Coolie trade con
Quoted on this coast, degrading to the wase-work
ers of the country.
Ninth-That for the purpose Of preventing grown:
frauds in elections, and to preserve the fruits
the ballotbox, favor the passage Of registry law
Tenth-That we in fauor Of more efficient me
chAnics' lien laws.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
Poor Blaine!

Since the New York Herald, Henry
Ward Beecher and other eminent lead
srs OF the God and morality party have
r'ised the tomahawk over the head of
Jim Blaine, it is thus the Post goes for
him:
The Post last evening contained a
two column reply from William Walter
Phsl Ps to its arraienment of Blaine,
April first, which has caused SO much
comment, Phelps answers the Posts
charges regarding Blaine's alleged con-
nection with the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railroad, on which other charges
hinge. Phelps says: The bill was a
Just one. Blaine's friends had ne in
tersst in it when it passed the house.
Eighty days after the house adjourned
Blaine asked his friends, who had ia
the meantime taken hold of the enter
prise, and had offered hin some inter
est, to let him in as partner. They
refused. They did, however, sell him
block of securities on the same terms
they sold them to others. Blaine's
letter was written long after the trans
action. To give it semblance Of evil
yeu assign the date of it six months
before it was actually written.
The Post, replying to Phelps, cites
the letters, fortifyinS its Original
charges, declares Phelps is unfamiliar
with the facts, and says the letter,
show that Blaine had been in pursuit.
Of an interest the year before the bill
passed, and that he did not tell the
truth when he said he bought the BONDS
at precisely the same rates as Others
paid. The letters, though damaging
fail to establish the absolute correctness
of tbs Posts inferences and charges
We had hoped there was one good
honest Republican statesman, but alas
hopes Of that kind arc sneres and delu
-eio1s, ~
bi
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
Republican State Convention.

The nomination for congress Of Hon.
g. Hermann by the convention Of fed
eral officers incumbent and federal ofli-
GERS hopeful and expectant, was not
much of a surprise to Us, nor indeed
did it either shock or alarm US. The (
selection is of course somewhat crafty !
ing to tho prids of the Republicans in
this section, however distasteful it may
be elsewhere. Portland vas compelled
to yield then, only to get good, glon-
ously even OIL the day of election. II
the Republicans Of the soft, wishy
washy ilk think they can run rough
shod over the stalwart element Of tha.
party they are mistaken. If they think
they can either cajole or drive them to
the polls they oyerestimate their diplo-
macy and power and count without
their host. There is day Of ven
geance ahead and the smooth, eloquent,
astute Binger may be the vicarious ex-
ample. Really, uneasy lies the head
that wears a cre5n."
The Democrats of Oregon are salts
fed with John Myers and will stay by
him to man, horse, foot and dragons.
Mr.. Hermann will do we'll if he gets
three.fourths of his party vote. Upon
the receipt of the news of his nomins-
tion W heard prominent Republican
remark: "Who, what is hel He was
reared Democrat and at majority be-
came Ropublican--ca use, to get Of
fee. After holding offices for mum
Der of years got mad and left that par
ty-cause, he had been kicked out Of
Office Staid mad and abused Dem
oclats and Republicans indiscriminats.
ly, trying to organize a new party
cause, wanted to get office. Then he
retu rned to us and beslobbe.ed the par
ty with praise-cauSe, wants to get Of
: flee. He won't do--not for this cid
Republican. 'No3 for Joseph, if he
knows it; no, 40, no" Personally
this paper will make no unfrisndly ref
/ erence to Mr.. Herman, but We are saa-
isfed there are many Republicans who
will not support him and his election is
4 quite improbable.
Of their nominee for supreme Judge
we have but little to say. As we here
tofore said, we regard the office non
. partisan and hold it aioof from and
: above politics. Judge L. Finn OF
Linn is a good old gentleman, quite
sensible and practical, bat in point of
learning, legal ability and general
fitness he IS not to be compared tc
Gov. Thayer. Lawyers Of both par
ties viii, ronfrm what we say and We
look to their influence and the intelli-
sence Of tho people to elect the mar
best quallhed tor so important and ex-
: alted position and thai of course fill be
ThaYer.
D. L. Watson for prosecuting atter
ney of this district WAS natural enough
:, 1t was the result of the bargain anc
sale spirit which inspired the conyen-
ton. Many Republicans remember
the day and the hour when in the csur
house here he denounced his own par
ty cruelty and even beyond reason
No Democrat was ever so savage. IL
is is hail fellow, we'll met, but there
are many reasons why he should not tt
+ elected. He is a relative of Hon. j
W. Hamilton, his competitor, and tina
! is much to be said Ill his favor
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
a Warning.

Theology teaches us that sins are of
emission or commission and Sc law de-
fines crimes Both as a Christian and
observer of law we are constrained to
characterize the action Of the late Re
publican convention held in this city
as willfully sinful and maliciously Grim
inal Hon. Mr.. Otey of Wilbur, al
though a Republican, has some of the
instincts of a patriot and would have
omitted to perform his duty had he
failed to introduce to the convention the
following, which we reproduce for the
careful perusal of our readers:
Whereas, The burden imposed upon
our agricultural population by the rail
road corporation, in the matter of high
freights and fares, is grieyous to be
borne and the only avenue of redress
is through our local Legislature, there
| fore be it
Resolved, By the convention Assem-
bled, that our senators and representa-
tivss from this County, be and they are
hereby instructed to use all honorable
means to aid in passing such laws as
will remedy the evil and such as are
just to the corporation and satisfactory
to the producing class.
J The Republican convention commit
ted wrong when it deliberately tabled
this most wise and just suggestion.
For one thing, however, they are enti-
tied to credit and that is in doing this
wrong act they did it openly and above
board. Tn this regard there was a
marked departure from their usual pol
icy. Heretofore the secret Of their
success has been in their deceit, Gun
ming and arti6ce. Whenever it was
thought necessary to make gsod prom
ises they made them only to break
them, and, Judas like, they would be-
tray the people with kiss
Why this great change We cannot
divine. We conjecture that the Re-
publican party of Douglas county feels
over confident Of success-belieyin
that the people were more than ever
gullable and Ignorant, or they have
concluded that defeat Is inevitable and
that it might be well in the dying mo
msnts to purge the soul and tell the
truth for once But no matter as to
their motives, the ugly fact remains
that they do not want oar senators and
representatives. to use honorable means
TO aid in passing such laws as will reg
ulate freights and fares and relieve the
people from intolerable burdens. 1t
may be possible that corporations can
purchase enough votes to secure the
continued success of such party, but
we cannet realize such . dspiorab's 9
state Of affairs. The people, and more
especially the agricultural class, als
disposed to be honest and they cannot
consent to be false to themselves and
unfair to others. We do not despair
of the mass Of intelligent voters. This
situation, we can observe, has long
been anticipated. For years and years
the dominant or governmental power
has fostered, cherished and nourished
monopslies and corporations until we
. find that we are no longer a govern
ment of the people, by the people and
for the people, bat, on the contrary
our political system is a mere mach,.l .
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
SUMMONS.
In the Circuit Court for the State OF Oregon count
Of D1IrlaS

In the Circuit Court for the State OF Oregon county
Of Douglas.
B. F. Lohr, plaintiff, Salt in equity
VS.. for
Francis Lohr, defendant. divorce.
To Francis Lohr defendant: In the name Of the
State of Oregon, you hereby required to appear
and answer the complaint filed against you in the
above entitled court amp snit byt ne plaintiff B. F.
Lohr, or before the first day of the next regular
term of said court, to wit Monday, the 18th day Of
May, 1881, and if you fail to answer said complaint
the plaintiff will take Judgment against you for wan,
of answer, and viii apply to the court for the
lief demanded in said complaint to w.t. q judgment
AMI decree dssoyng the marriage contract existing
between the plaintiff and defendant, and awar. ing
the care ana custody OF Harry Lohr to the plaintiff
and the plaintiff recover his ccsts ana disbursements
This summons is published by order of Hon. Il. )
Bean, judge of said court dated the I'd day OF April
1854. A. +. CAMPBELL,
Attorney for plaintiff
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03

For SALE Will sell good Hanes
header, with two header beds, single
and doubletrees, very low. Apply to
S. B. HENDRICKS,
near the depot Roseburg, Or.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03
AstnEsOSS.

In the Circuit Court If the State OF Oregon for the
County Of Dougla=.
Ivan r. Dawson, plaintif)
w II. Parks defendant.
To said w. II. Parks, defendant: In the name OF
the State of Oregon, You hereby required to ap
pear and answer the compliant fled against you in the
above entitled court and cause before the first
day of the next regular term thereof, to wit or
before the second Monday in May next, to wit: May
12th A. D. 1884, and in default thereof the plaintiff
will take judgment against you In the sums OF
$59o26 and S2s94 and so; and $4,000 and in
terest thereon at the rate of ten per cent. per
from May 5th A. D. 1888, and Is dollars, and for
costs and disbursements. Service of this summons
3 made by publication in pursuance of an order made
by Hon K s. Bean, Judge of said Court, at "Cham-
bcrs the Sth day OF December, 1888.
NoRTHCP & GILBERT,
an12-Gt ATTORNEYS for plain tilt.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-03

In keeping with the instincts Of the
Republican party, the Fitz John Porter
bill is by the present occupant Ct the
White House to he made to cut a
figure ir the National Convention.
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an12-Gt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-11
FOREIGN.
UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION

UNlvERSAL EXHIBITION.
Parie, Nov. l0-Presldent Grevy has
issued decree stating that the universal
exhibition in Paris will open May 5sh,
1889.
OBITUARY.
London, Nov. lO-rhe funeral of Post.
master General Fswcett, occurred to-
day. Fully $4,000 persons were in at
tendance.
TROUBLE IN THE ISLE OF sYkE
A troop ship with 1000 marines left
for the Isle of Syke to assistin restoring
order among the Crofters.
THE FRANCHISE BILL.
London, Nov. l0-The house of COM
mons to-day rejected by vote of 1914 to
100 an amendment to the franchise bill,
the purpose of which was to prevent the
bill from going into operation until the
scheme of redistribution should bs
adopted.
Paris, Nov. l1-Between noon and
eleven last night there ere ninety seven
fresh cases OF cholera and eleven deaths
in this city. These figures do not
include the additional cases and deaths
which occurred at the hospitals. In
numerous instances the victims were
seized with the disease without warning
in omnibuses, on the streets and other
public places, and when about their
ordinary vocatione. The hospitals, set
apart for cholera patients, are all full and
others are being placed in readiness.
Many cases occurred among the troops
at the garrison. Residences occupied
principally by the English and Ameri.
cans are in the most excellent sanitary
conditions.
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A. Army oalcer. statement

Washington, Nov. Ut has been my
constant political prayer since the
election of 1876 that no presidential
election should be Close" said an emf.
nent army officer this morning. eat the
time OF the Hayes.Tilden election q
political war was imminent. We expect
ed that the troops would be called out
at any minute, not in the interest of any
one particularly, but to preserve order.
The troops were not ordered out. but
they were in readiness and we're held
back. Every man who had command
Was given to understand that he had
better be ready to answer the first sum-
mons. Yesterday was greatly in fear
that the country would be in q similar
danger, for the incendiary stand taken
by some of the leading journals of both
parties boded no good. To-day, how.
ever, feel better. 1t looks as if the
election could be settled beyond ques-
ton. If Cleveland is elected, the repub.
lican party will see that he is inaugura-
ted on the 4th of March. The vague
talk that I have heard about calling out
the military to enforce the claims OF
party is preposterous and ridiculous.
Such course would not be thought of
seriously for an instant. The military
could only be used in maintaining peace
Other army officers and prominent Off.
cials OF the war department expressed
similar opinions.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-11

sens Of the three counties in which dep
relations occurred ON account Of the
strike OF miners He enumerates the
destruction by inrendaries, and intimates
that it Is in q great measure due to the
sympathy extended by citizens and calls
on them to use all efforts to preserve
peace by discountenancin9 all unlawful
acts and to aid the local authorities in
their efforts to preserve property and
peace. He assures them that n the dis
turbance continues it will be suppressed
ii it requires the eutire military forne.
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First Publication Oct. Is.
CONSOLIDATED NOTICE.

U. 9. Land Omoe. Yankton, d. T., Oct. ls 1884.
NAMED settlers 6sve died notice a Of their in.
tsntion 70 make final proof in support Of their
receiver Of the United States land oiice at
Yankton, Dakota. on Saturday, the 22nd day
Of November, 1854, At 10 o'clock .. m, yin:
2B76, for northwest quarter section ~. tovnship
sb, range ~, and that he names the following
witnesses TO prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of said' tract viz:
Joreen Jorgensen. Carl Nisls0s. Hans Petisr-
soa, II. J. Jensen, Frcya =. o. Turner county.
d. r.. and Jorgsn Jor6ensen. ,undsr his home
stead entry No. 1s21. Tor southeast quarter $50
tion %, township %. range ~. and that he
names tho following witosassa p .psoys his
cnntinuaus residsncs ugon s9d e9iAyssiYa Of
Jsns Oisss, CArl Nislsen. ffsya r. o., farnsi
e'shss' ~ wyrrrB. n i,s.,.
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Letter From Vanderbilt


The following letter was received by
Cleveland from VIM. II. Vanderbilt:
Hon. Gov. Cleveland, New York-Dear
Sir: I congratulate you and the people
OF the whole country upon your election
to the presidency of the United States.
You owe your election in my judgment, to
the fact the people believed you to be
an honest man, and not to any particular
efforts made BY any faction Of either the
democratic or republican parties. In:
dependent men, who care more for good
government than for psrties- or individ
uals. have made you their choice,
because they we're convinced that your
administration would not be for the
benefit Of any political organization or
favored persons, but for the interest OF
the whole people. This is just the result
which is most desired. We have reached
:. time when the party amounts to little.
The country Is above oil. and vauta an
honest government by honest men. Tho
belief that We will fDd IL in you has led
70 your election. Yours very truly,
W. H. VANpRRp1LT.
New York, Nov. Z, 1884.
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Sentenced.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. la. D. Sly,
who robbed the American Express COM
pany one year ago of $l0,8O0, pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to four years
in the pepitentiary.
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The Next House.

Washington. Nov. 1l-Secretary Nc.
Pherson says that according to his Hg-
ures the democrats will have 1888 mem.
bers in the next house, the republicans
14l. and the greenbackers one. This
gives the democrats majority of forty.
one over all. The republicans gain
twenty-five over the present representa-
tion, the democrats lose seventeen and
the greenbackers and Independents
lose four.