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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-13
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-13

M. f. EDMUNDsoN
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
MADE TO SIT ON.

! The Democratic State Conven-
ton, which met recently in Port.
land. adopted platform and sane
titled it with the name of Jefer-
son. To satisfy the most skeptic-
al that the builders of that plat
form were terribly in earnest the
'spirit of the last national plat
form'' was invoked, and the con,
vention was sworn by the party
"shield and buckler."
Yet within a day; before the
ink was dry upon the parchment
that will preserve for future party
guidance the declarations of that
convention, the Portland Jour
nal-the leading Democratic pa
per of the state-openly averred:
The average voter of intelligence, per-
ception and memory knows that plat
forms are notoriously insincere; they are
'smade to get in on" not to stand and
work on when party gets in. The
Democratic party, for example, has for
many quadrennial periods been declaring
against a high protective tariff, whose
object is to rob the many for the benefit
of the few. but it is not forgotten that
when that party last had an opportunity
to end this system of reciprocal rapine it
did nothing, or next to nothing, in this
direction; and it is observed that many
Democrats in congress are as extreme
protectionists as Republicans are, when
ever their districts have special interests
to be protected.
While the Journal is good Dem
ocratic authority, we are disposed
to be charitable and say that DEM
ocratic platforms are usually made
to tsit down on" not to "stand
and work on"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
A WORD WITH DEMOCRATS.

| When President Roosevelt in
I terferred with the anthracite Goa
magnates of Pennsylvania, on be.
/. half of their labor, SAYS the Ore.
CONAN, he served notice on them
that he was his own man, who
was not afraid to do justice and
love mercy in spite of ali they
could do to harm him.
When President Roosevelt no.
ti6ed the labor unions that Fore
man Miller, of the bindery in the
government printing Office, should
receive his steadfast protection,
regardless OF any movement that
organized labor might initiate
against him, he showed the coun-
try that he was his own man, de-
termined to enforce the law with
out fear or favor.
When President Roosevelt or
dered his Attorney General to pro-
ceed against the Northern Secu-
rites merger, he served notice on
the great railway corporations
that he was his own man, and
that neither their threats nor their
|entreaties should swerve him from
doing his duty as he saw it.
When President Roosevelt was
importuned to use his influence
in favor of the Lewis and Clark
Fair, he did not hesitate or con-
tent himself with professions of
help without meaning. He did
not stop at words, he acted. He
called men like Cannon, Payne,
Dalzell and Tawney, who were
firmly opposed to the appropria-
ton, and insisted upon its friend
ly consideration. Against every
adverse appeal he stood firm, in
every crisis of need he went un-
hesitatingly and forcefully to the
front.
If the Democrats OF Oregon are
the men we think they are, few
among them will find it in their
hearts to set the seal of their
disapproval upon the man who
has so often showed his sterling
mettle, who has done so much for
us. Born and reared in New
York, he is nevertheless, the first
Western president we ever had.
He is of the Western manner,
direct, forceful, steadfast. He
has stood by the people, will the
people stand by him? He has
stood by Oregon, will Oregon in
June be found giving aid and
comfort to his enemies?
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
Pacific Coast Exposition.

International scope is assured
to the Lewis and Clark Centen-
nial Exposition to be held at Port
land, Oregon, from June 1st. to
October IS, 1905, by President
Roosevelt's approval oe the act
of Congress making an appropri-
alton for the exposition, and his
invitation to foreign countries to
participate. Portland's Exposi-
ton will represent an outlay of
over IS, 900, 900. Though cover
ing 4o5 acres of land and natural
lake, it will be compact in form,
and the average person will be
able to see and comprehend it all
in a few. days at moderate cost.
The cream of the foreign and
domestic exhibits to be made at
st Louis this year will be trans
ferred to Portland at the close of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
ton. The United States exhibit
will be moved entirely to Port
land and installed In buildings
to be specially erected. This ex-
thibit will be worth $500, 900. In
addition, Portland will have many
features which will not be seen
at st Louis, such as exhibits de-
monstrating the, life, customs and
industries of China, Japan, Ha-
waii, Siberia, Russia, Alaska,
Austria, NewZealand, the Philip
pines and India.
The Lewis and Clark Centen-
NAL will be the first international
Exposition under Government pat
Ironage ever held on the Pacific
Coast, 1t will be in every way
a Western Exposition.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29

look to see whether the work
has been done or not.' This was
the charge that Mr.. Bryans
brought against the bosses whose
mandate must be obeyed by ever,
Democrat who is elected TO office
in Benton county if he would re-
tain his official head. And the
Trio stood silent before Mr..
Bryans.
In his long letter to John the
Business Democrat referred to the
disturbance raised in the conven-
ton by "old man Bryans," but
made light of it by explaining
that the old man was a newcomer
and wasn't onto the ropes yet
Under the lash is probably what
he meant, but "onto the ropes"
looks better in a letter that is in
tended to cajole.
If we mistake not the temper
OF the sturdy old gentleman from
Wren, the bosses will do we'll to
spare the lash in the case of Mr..
Bryans.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
NOT ONTO THE ROPES.

'Judge McFadden, you advo-
cate good roads in your resolu-
tions. You people are spending
enormous sums of our mouey in
improving our roads and we have
no roads. I want to know if that
resolution is sincere. We want
roads that delegates to our con-
ventions can get over on horse
back. Your men pay the bills
for road work out of the peoples
money and never look to see
whether the work has beeti done
or not. I waut change"
This was the reception VIM.
Bryans, of Wren precinct, gave
the ''good roads" plank in the
set of resolutions drafted by Judge
McFadden for the recent Demo
cratic county convention held in
this city. When Mr.. McFadden
finished reading that plank Mr..
Bryans stood up as delegate to
the convention and protested
against the manner in which the
present Democratic administra-
ton is spending enormous sums
of our mouey in improving roads,
and we have no road" In the
face of this charge the accused
were silent, while Mr.. Bryans
was loudly applauded by his fell
low delegates.
During his residence in Ben
ton county Mr.. Brvans has proved
himself progressive farmer and
public-spirited citizen. He is an
earnest advocate of good roads,
but, being a practical man, he
believes that business methods
should be employed in making
roads and demands that results
beattained for the money expend-
ed.
"Your men pay the bills for
road work out of the peoples
money!" said he, land never
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
THE PLATFORM. .

Resolved, That we favor the permanent
betterment of every highway in Benton
county, without regard to tn political COM
plexlon of the section to which it leads
or through which it passes.
Resolved, That we favor the liberal but
intelligent exenditure of public money for
road improvement, under competent super
vision, and limited t0 the employment Of
such methods as will provide good roads
without imposing unnecessary burden on
the taxpayers.
: Resolved, Tint we favor an administers
ton of county affairs which will render un.
necessary gradual increase of the taxpay-
ers', burden from year to year at a time
when the county is free from debt, and there
is no demand for heavy expenditure of
county funds.
Resolved, That we favor al equal and
uniform system of taxation as prescribed by
the constitution and laws Of this state. and
condemn in most severe terms a policy
which discriminates in favor of one indi-
vidual and against another.
tion of every county officer to his duties pre-
scribed for him by law, and the faithful
observance Of the obligations imposed by
his oath of office. Adopted by the Benton
county Republican convention, March 81,
1904.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
THE WAY TO DO EN-.

One OF the most interesting
contributions to the literature o1
the present campaign in Benton
county, is the letter which the
Business Democrat wrote to John
shortly after the Democratic con-
vention was held in this city.
That official document con-
tanned the plan of campaign as
outlined by the Willy Sachem
and his two lieutenants.
The way in which the two
hundred Republican majority in
this county is to be overcome is
almost cruel in its simplicity.
The blow might be made to fall
easier if some intricate and cir.
cuitous method of accomplishing
this result had been planned, bul
/ to annihilate that majority with
one breath is little short of bar.
barous.
1.-THE way to do them," W G.
1.-The Business Democrat, 'is ,
every Democrat to vote his tic
straight, and every Republi y
you can get counts two."
Simple, isn't it? But no more
simple than the Republican who
| permits himself to be "done. D
If every Republican will vote his
ticket straight next June, he will
strengthen his party for the con
test which is to decide whether
or not Teddy Roosevelt is to be
retained in the White House,
and administer a long-delayed re
buke to the trio of Democratic
bosses who hold so lightly the al.
legiance of Republicans to theil
purity.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29

Registration books close on the
evening of May 18th, and voters
who neglect to register on or be-
fore that date, will have to resort
to blank ga" before they will be
permitted to cast a ballot for
county and state officers in June,
or tor president next November.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29
The four columns below are
published by the Republican
Central Committee of Benton
County, Oregon.
Edited by GEO. L. PAUL.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
COUNTY.

Senator
w. E. YATES, of Corvallis
Representative
VIRGIL CARTER. of Wells
Sheriff
]. NJ. CAMERON, of Corvallis
Clerk
RICHARD SCOTT, of Willamette
Recorder
T. T. VINCENT, of Kings Valley
Commissioner
l.. H. HAWLEY, of Dusty
School Superintendent
G. w. DENMAN, of Corvallis
Treasurer
W. p. LAFFERTY, of Corvallis
Assessor
GEO. COOPER, of Philomath
Surveyor
TIL READ, of Wren
Coroner
S. N. WILKINS, of Corvallis
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-04-29

The voters are not talking
much politics as yet, but they are
doing some good sound thinking.
After mature reflection there will
rousing major1ty for lower taxes
and good roads -Roseburg Re-
view.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Civic Chaos in RossIand.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 4 There Is
civic chaos in Rossland, the mining
capital Of Kootenay. AT session of
the city council, which lasted into the
eareIy hours Of this morning. what Ii
called the reform element obtained con-
troll. Having majority Of one In the
council it discharged the city clerk. en-
gineer, sanitary inspector, solicitor and
Office clerk without cause.
Alderman Rolt, minority member.
resigned today and viii run again to
elicit a pronouncement from the tax
payers. He challenges the majority
members to follow suit.
Mayor Clute has refused to sign the
city checks on the ground that the ma
jority members have not arranged for
accommodation at baiaxs, and their ac-
tion respecting the officials may inter-
fere with financial negotiations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Case Of Mistaken Identity.

Paris, Feb. 4.-InQuiry concerning
the detention Of Mr.. Hurt and MFR. Ire
land, two Americans at Nice, has
brought out the following facts:
on January 2s the police Of Nice ar
rested Mr.. Hurt. considering him to be
a man named Hurst, who was wanted
by the Paris police. Mr.. Ireland, on
hearing Of this. went to explain s-a
Identity Mr.. Hurt, when the former
was also held as an accomplice. The
United States consular Office demanded
proofs Of his identity. The authorities
replied that two days would be re-
quired for this. The investigation re-
suited in showing that mistake had
been made in taking Mr.. Hurt for the
man named Hurst.
The case is following the usual
course Of French procedure and an
other examination Of the prisoners oc-
ours today. The consular lawyer win
look after the interests Of the accused.
II appeaers to be case Ok mistaken
Identity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
between st. Petersburg and Pekin. and
not between 81. Petersburg and Toxic.

London, Feb. 5.-T'ie news thai
Russia has already dispatcher her re-
iiy to Japan, has NOT yet reacllec the
English newspapers THE most ,tssi-
n ,atic views are takr.i Of The situa-
t;,n. Reports are Gu rent thit rup.
tire is imminent. Du. nothing ri en-
nii;cial character Is obtainGlle, the
aisImist views today tcing hasef solely
rio reports Of vest, Cay Of the sail-
ire or the Russian iIect frcm Tcrt
Arthur.
he correspondent Of the Daily Mail
NJ Chefoo says the Ras sun feet GUM
p.ising all the battl n .irs excaif The
EetastopoI and six or iisc,s sa4i two
destroyers are cruising along the coast
II the peninsula.
A telegram received fromC Copenhagen
declares that is forclSa steamers have
feep chartered by Past, 10 conway
van material from Odessa ard ibau
/, the far east
The Japanese legai n osaria. ai1iits
t..t. legation has recafyer official ccn
i.r,nation OF the repo-.s OF greatly in
t,ensed Russian navahan.i military nc
il,i:y in Manchuria,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Crib District Closed.

Spokane, Wash. Feb. 4.-The mo-
torious crib district in this city, which
has been an eyesore to every respect
able person for many years, Ii thing
OF the past, all through systematic
prosecution Of the owners Of the prop
erty occupied for cribs. There have
been five convictions. and in each case
the defendant was fined the limit al
lowed by the ordinance under which
the conviction was secured, $50 and
costs, and all have appealed to the SUI
preme court.
The result desired, however, has been
attained. Every crib was empty last
night except five or six, occupied by
Jap women, and these viii be gone BY
tomorrow, While good many OF the
women have left the city. several are
scattered In rooms In the blocks, and
the new danger Of their mixing with
decent classes Is now seen. How well
this Is controlled is dependent entire
ly on the efficiency OF the officers, and
the vigilance Of the ministerial COM
mittee, which has taken charge Of the
matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
ILLICIT DEALERS BOUNDED UP.
Wholesale Arrests In Kansas City For
Fire Bugs Busy.

Fire Bugs Busy.
Kansas City Mo-. Feb. 4,--Wholc-
sale indictments BY the federal grand
jury Of express agents IN Kansas CITY
Throughout Kansas and In the prons-
bition counties Of Texas. and Of liquor
dealers who have been shipping liQuor
into these prohibition atates are inlni-
nent. the result Of q movement started
by John w. Yerkes. commissioner N
lDternal revenue 1T Washington.
The local agents of three large Whoa
sale liquor houses. II was announced
today. were Indicted yesterday and arr
rested. but released on their own re-
cognixance. and additional bills. It Is
said. win be found against this agents
Of every express company IN Kansas
City. In the state Of Kansas and In the
prohibition counties of Texas who
have acted as agents for the liquor
houses in selling whisky, ~ fast az the
evidence against them can be present.
ed.
For years practically every express
company in this part Of the southwest
has acted rs the agent for the liquor
companies who have sold liquor in Kan
sas and Texas the express agents OF
the different companies acting noml-
nally as agents ut the varicus points.
thus practically nullifying the prohi-
bition law, To avoid the NV. the
whisky was sent IN sealed packages. ad-
dressed 10 tictIcious names. aud sold
by agents for express charges.
Millions of cases OF whisky have been
sent into Kansas yearly and for each
case disposed Of the agents were allow
ed so cents This naturally has proven
not only violation OF the prohibition
laws OF the states named. but has de-
pFaved the federal government Of an
immense amount of revenue.> 1t ISL
stated today that the federal govern
ment has sent dozens OF agents into
Kansas and partS Of Texas, to gain
evidence upon which to convict the
affenders.
The three Kansas City liquor deal
ers were indicted by a federal grand
Jury sitting at wichita, KAN, and the
sent to the United States
district attorney here for service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
The feeling In Washington.

Washington, Feb. War or peace
win come with tomorrow"
This IL the general opinion IN the dip
iomatic corps. Both at the Russian
embassy and Japanese legation the sit
uation in the far east is described as
grave.
II Is stated at the Russian embassy
that the st. Petersburg government
made determined and earnest EFFORT
for peace. even going SO far as to Of
FER magnanimous concessions In ccrea.
The question Of Manchuria, Russia Is
unwilling 70 discuss, taking the ground
that this Is a subject for negotiations
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
STATES IS ATTACKED
ST. Petersburg Editor Believes America
IL Russia's Real Foe

ST. Petersburg. Feb. 4.--The feeling
in higher circles continues to be that
Russia has offered substantial conces-
sions. but that she cannot meet Japan's
wishes regarding Manchuria or agree
TO Japanese fortifcations in southern
Corea. II Is estimated In certain un-
official quarters that II japan should
offer counter proposals, and that II
Russia would guarantee tine Chinese
Manchurian treaties Irrespective of the
ultimate sovereignty OF the province,
there might be some chance Of reach
Ing compromise. II Is argued that
this settlement would safeguard the ex-
isting commercial interests Of all pow
ers in Manehuria, and II Is contended
that II Japan demanded more In her
last report this would betray to the
world her Interior ambitions in the con-
tinent of Asia, which would be inimical
to the interest not only Of Russia, but
of the very powers which now sym
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
War Talk The Cause.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-All cereals made
new high record marks today, Active
buying on the apparent certainty OF
war was the cause. Owing to the
critical state of affairs in the far eaest.
wheat trades keyed up to high pitch
at the opening. Shorts were so ener-
getic in their efforts TO cover, and the
pit was so bare Of offerings that be-
for the initial demand was satisfied the
price Of May was bid up SIS, sales be-
ing made s4N to 95ls; July went from
SIS to S5x.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05

pathize with Japan. One thing is cer-
tain, Russia win not declare war, nor
win she initiate hostile action If nego-
tiaticns break down.
The Novoe vremya today published a
long editorial article on its Port Ar
thur correspondence OF yesterday. The
views Of this correspondent may ap-
pear fantastic. the paper says. but
nevertheless America is the real foe
screened behind Japan. The British,
the paper continues, have assumed the
act Of betraying Europe by trucking to
the United States.
when Great Britain has quite gone
over to the United States. the rest Of
Europe will realize the urgency Of unit
ed action against America
1t is understood that 6O1, 900 Russian
soldiers are on their way under orders
for the far east. The war Office and
the admiralty minimize the significance
OF Russia's preparations in the far
east,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Terminal For Telephoe Line.

Spokane, Wash, Feb. 1.-The Inter-
state Telephone Company. which was
organized In this city about year ago,
and which has now about $50 miles Of
line in northern Idaho has asked the
city council for franchise to enter the
city with the idea Of making this ter
minal The company win not put in a
city system, its business being con-
fined, for the present at least, to north-
ern Idaho, but as Spokane Is the nat
ural outlet for the entire territory, it
has found 1t desirable to have ter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Associated Press Is in Position u
Make Such Statement With
Authority.
SHE IS NOT FULLY LIBERATED
Punishment VIII Continue Un-
I'll Next July When Ameri-
can Woman VIII Be Free
to Come and Go.

London, Feb. 4.-The Associated
Press can announce with authority that
Mrs. Florence Maybrick IL now III a
home in distant part Of England ana
under the care Of members Of re-
ligious sisterhood. she has not been
released, and is kept under suryeil-
lance. but to all intents and purposes
her life now, compared to her exist
ence in Aylesbury prison. Is that Of
free woman. She win remain where
she is until next July, when her pun
ishment viii be ended under special
license and she WIN be allowed to 80
free, subject to the usual conditions
governing a ticket-of-leave to CON
victs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Statement By Lodge favorins
haTison's Against That oI
Cleveland the Basis.
IS ANSWERED BY GoRHAN
Maryland Senator Followed By
Bailey Who Elaborates on
showing Made During
CleveIand's Term.

washington. Feb. t.--The senats
chamber was again today the arena
or an interesting political debate with
provision In the urgent deacienc,
bill FOR d loan Or s4.soo.ooo for the st
Louis exposition AZ the basis for dis
cusaion.
The controversy was preclpltated BY
Lodge. who quoted many official figures
TO demonstrate that republican policies
had not been failure In tho United
States.
Foraker also spoke. ievoting him-
self largely 10 comparison Of con-
ditions under the Harrison admlnIstra-
tion and those under the adminiatra-
iont Of Mr.. Cleveland to the adyan-
tage OF the former.
on the democratic side German and
Bailey we're the orators, German ex-
plalned hin attitude toward the army
ana navy and charged that ~ the close
OF the Harrison administration the
treasury OF the United States was IN
a very bad way.
Bailey followed up this charge with
an elaborate presentation Of statistics.
and contended that the export trade
underCleveland was greater than under
Harrison The exposition amendment
had not been disposed of when the
senate adjourned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Flrs Ruu Buoy.

Dayton, wash, Feb. 4.-Ffrebugs
are ru ming rampant in this city, and
citizens are alarmed. Sons Of promi-
ment men Of this city are said to be
under suspicion. Last Saturday night
Samuel Boldman's barn had its roof
burned Oft badly damaging several
tons Of hay The fire was supposed to
he of incendiary origin, it being be-
-lieyed that kerosene had been thrown
on the roof
Within half an hour Of the same
time, another fire broke out in John
stott's barn; but it was dIscoyered'by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-05
Britt May Call OF FIGHT.

San Francisco. Feb. 4.-Owing 4 to the
fact that Young Corbett signed to fight
Dave Sullivan in this city February 20.
Jimmy Britt. with whom he is matched
for March Is, has ceased training and
there is some prospect Of the match be-
ing called on by the Californian, who
cnsiders II a breach Of contract for Cor
bett to fight another man before they
meet for the championship.