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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Proportional Representation
BY Robert Tyson-roron,o c.nads-lo He.bora St

tenn, but will will ccHteE. myself with II e
| following summary:
The present system disfranchises
nearly half the voters at every general
election; it gives undue power to the
party organizations, including prac-
/ teal monopoly of nominations; it is
SO uncertain and erratic IN it's opera
| tions as to sometimes allow minority
of the voters to elect majority of the
representatives; it promotes bribery;
| it encourages gerrymandering; it
makes crookedness too often factor
of success; it nourishes party hatred,
and it is system utterly unworthy of
a progressive people in a scientific age
The remedy for these evils is the
adoption of rational and reasonable
system of voting, which must neces-
sarily be based on the proportional
principle.
The keynote of proportional repre-
sentation is the single vote in plural
electoral districts. BY that I mean
that each elector casts only one vote,
although in his voting district several
members or representatives are elected.
Unproportional representation is for
each elector to cast as many votes as
there are members to be elected in
such a district, or to vote in single
member district if he has but single
vote. This is broad statement. and
does not quite cover the ground; but
it is sufficient generalization for my
present purpose.
Next week shall present the pro-
portional principle in some detail, SO
that the reader may apprehend clearly
the foundation on which an honest
electoral system must be based.
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equally ill-gotten gains shall, if con-
sidered at all, be considered last. Good !!
This is charmingly hopeful.
This breaking ranks, this disinte-
grafton, is attended with another sig
nifcant symptom of political revolu-
| ton, i. e., in the number of parties and
candidates from which the voters had
opportunity to select
! The present situation is that of his
tory repeating ITSELF Out of similar
conditions in 1857-61 sprang new par
ty-a party of democratic. principles
and purposes-a party of the people
whose first effective personal figure
was Abraham Lincoln.
The democracy of Lincoln was the
most advanced that the time made
available, though perhaps not suffici-
ent for the present demand-and the
man was and will remain one of the
grandest figures in history of the prog
ress OF the democratic principle in gov
eminent.
The plutocratic power of the slavery
oligarchy was the most potent asset of
the democratic party of that time.
its support was regular"
Because of the unfailing victories Of
the democratic party with that slavery
asset, the WING party, hopeless and
weary OF defeats, began role such as
has been attempted by the regular
democrats in 1904; they began to
dear with the enemy, granting con-
cessions, making alliances, compromis-
ing.
They would concede the righteous
ness of slavery where white majority
approved. They would compromise
upon certain lines of permitted extern
sion of the institution Of slavery. They
would enter into an alliance for the
capture and return of slaves ESCAPED
into free states. They would recognize
the institution as established in ter
ritory of the United States If a resi-
dent white majority favored it. All
these and other abandonments of prin-
ciple were made for expedie9cy-polit-
ical party expediency! It was suicide
committed with ammunition stolen
from the enemy. 1t spelled failure
then as it has again in 1904, as it al
ways has, always will and always
should. Yet failure in tho attempt D
make Siamese twins of plutosracy and
democracy was victory for the principle
of democracy.
The people were offended; the old
parties disintegrated, many candidates
and policies (six I beIieve) were SUBJ
mitted to the public choice. The most
democratic party of that time--the re-
publican party--won the popular ap-
prevail, and victory. Why? Because
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
BREAKING RANKS
Democratic Suicide Committed
with Ammunition Stolen
from the Enemy

Editor independent: Two vital
forces, both regularly" within the
democratic party, are opposing forces.
Two powers which have been in col-
tinual warfare since the dawn of civ
ilization; a class against the populace;
plutocracy versus democracy
&. The democratic party is q house di-
vided-"regularly divided against itself.
Mr.. Bryan's role Of regularity places
him in an attitude of helpless toler-
ance of things utterly opposed to his
expressed convictions and his con-
science; for he is unqHestionably an
honest devoted democrat the grandest
figure in present democratic party poll
tics.
The regular democratic party" has
recently administered dose of COM
.pulsory "party regularity" that was too
nanseous for even the strong American
stomach to retain. And the public pro-
test against that brand of democracy"
is too plain to be misunderstood; is
overwhelming and "dee-lightful." Po-
litical chaos! Out from which springs
new life and hope.
Side by side with unprecedented re-
publican majorities for the presidential
candidate. Folk in Missouri and Doug
las in Massachusetts, elected democratic
governors. Adams also in Colorado.
Garvin narrowly failed of election in
Rhode Island, Baker for congress from
Brooklyn against the onslaught of
regulars" of both parties, falling by
only handful of ballot, and all over
the country similar novel and signif-
icant results.
This political situation indicates a
break in old party lines and protest
against that political perfdy which mas
employed compulsory party regularity
as it's best asset It notes a change
in the purpose and conduct Of Ameri-
can voters, from blindly following
their leaders, to independent thinking
and to a conscientious expression of
their own will.
Neither republican nor democratic
voters would obey the demand duty
to be regular" in violence of their
honest convictions.
The election of 1904 was plainly re-
volt again compulsory party regular
ify, and indicates the near-at-hand dis
integration of the old parties.
The people are not satisfied with
either the existing national conditions
nor with that which either of the two
old parties offer them as betterment
This condition of the popular mind is
a fine and admirable Americanism: it
gives hope to all who really desire
government by the people instead of
by class through "the parties" 1t re-
wives hope that the people expect
and demand that they be first consid-
cred in government, and that those
who buy special privileges with cam
paign funds and buy legislatures with
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HERE 1T Is

the big list from the BUSY DRUG STORE-if you don't
see what you want in this lstak for Rememb this not
invoice of store We carry many many things not
sold in other drug storesand the price everything
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
WORKMAN
FELL
10 FEET

Brooklyn, Nov. 24.-William Teed
fell 110 feet from the new Williams
burg bridge to the park under it at
Kent avenue and South Fifth street,
Brooklyn.
Yet Teed lived to say, feebly, to the
surgeons in the Eastern District hos
pital: "It's an awful sensation to
fall so far" And he was alive late
last night with chance to recover.
lie struck on soft, muddy grass
plot, else he must have been instantly
killed. AS it is, he has severe internal
injuries and, probably fracture of the
skull
Teed is a muscular fellow, % years
old, and lives at No. 50, avenue b,
Manhattan. An employe of the Met
ropolitan Bridge and Construction
company, he was laying car tracks on
the bridge when he lost his balance,
vainly grasped at the ironwork, plunged
through it and, twisting and turning
continued his frightful descent. A fell
low-workman had grabbed at Teed s
collar and missed it by an inch.
Many persons saw Teed's downward
fight. He turned three somersaults
and struck in heap on his right side
Women hid their faces; men ran to
him dreading to look on what they
were sure they would see. Blood was
trickling from Teed's mouth and ears,
but he soon recovered consciousness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
Home Treatment.

We have a medicine for such troubles
as are caused by stomach disorders,
resulting in dyspepsia, sick headache
and general weakness, that will put
the organs of digestion in frst-class
working condition. Eat wholesome
food, have it properly digested, and
you have taken away the cause of
more than half the ills of life. This
medicine is called DR.. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. Sold by all druggists for
25c per box. Only one for a dose. They
do not digest the food you eat, but do
the very best possible thing, put the
stomach in condition so that the food
You eat is turned into strong rich
blood, driving out and preventing dis.
ease. Women write us that they use
nothing else for the complexion. They
keep the skin clear, preventing pimples
and liver spots from appearing on the
face, and purify the blood.
For sale by DIR. s. c. Stone, druggist
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
STREET PAVING.

The Commercial Club has taken up
the street Improvement question. As
usual n committee has been appointed.
This is matter that is up to the
property owners. No committee or or
ganization can make them pave if they
do not want to.
The opinion was freely expressed in
the Commercial Club that the paving of
streets would result in n great advance
in values.
II property owners on State street
could pave that street for only five
blocks they would realize an advance
of 100 per cent over unpaved streets.
In fact all are afraid that if one
street paves others will have to pave.
So no one wants to start.
But bold start by State street from
Front to Church, with no action else
where, would put that street so far
ahead that others would never catch
mp.
The gulf fixed between the paved
and the unpaved street would be an
wide as that between Lazarus and
Dives.
Only in the matter of paving it would
be Dives that would be benefited and
Lazarus would be worse off than ever
But the Bible says the poor ye have
alwdys with you, and there are those
SO poor in enterprise as to want to live
ON the muddy Lazarus streets forever
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY.

The American people today celebrate
n national holiday. They meet in the
chnrches, the schoolhouses and at their
homes and each man, woman and child
in his own way, offers thanks to the
higher power for the blessings bestowed
upon them by their Creator.
The American people have much to
be thankful FOR, as a nation and as
individuals, no matter what station in
life they occupy, socially of financially.
'rhe nation is at peace with the world.
The hand Of plenty has scattered broad
east throughout the land an abundance
of everything to provide the physical
part of man.
The mentality Of the American today
Stands far above his less fortunate
brethren in foreign lands. Churches,
schools and other educational institu-
tions are supplied with lavish hand,
and the young men and women of today
have exceptional advantages.
The land is free from national calam-
ities Of any character and we have
gust cause for great rejoicing today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given to the electors
in, and of, the City of Salem, Oregon,
that an election will be held in said
city, on Monday, the 5th day of De-
cember, 1904, and that the polls there
for will be open from the hour of 10
o clock a. m. until the hour of o'clock
p. M. of said day, for the purpose of
voting for the following city officers,
for the terms specified below:
For one Mayor, for the term of two
years, to succeed +. w. Waters.
For one Recorder, for the term Of two
years. to succeed N. j. Judah.
For one Marshal, for the term Of
1.-TWO years. to succeed d. w. Gibson.
For one Treasurer, for the term of
two years, to succeed John Moir.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the First Ward of said
city, to succeed L. P. Walker.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the Second Ward of
said city, to succeed Russell Catlin.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the Third Ward of
said city, to succeed Thomas Sims.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the Fourth Ward of
said city, to succeed w. C. Hubbard.
For one Alderman, for the term Of
two years, from the Fifth Ward of
said city, to succeed j. w. Young.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the Sixth Ward of
said city, to succeed Frank Smith.
For one Alderman, for the term of
two years, from the Seventh Ward of
said city, to succeed Lee w. Aeheson.
The polling places for said election
shall be as follows:
First Ward-At T.. P. Walker s barn,
Union street, between High and Church
Second Ward-At the Police Court
room in the City Hall.
Third Ward-At Simpsons livery
stable, High street, between Court and
state streets.
Fourth Ward-At loves livery sta
BILE, corner High and Ferry streets.
Fifth Ward-At Fennell's wagon
shop, on Liberty street, North Salem.
Sixth Ward-At the street ear barn,
rwenty-frst and State streets.
Seventh Ward-At Jory's fruit dri-
er, Busch street, near Commercial.
Done by order of the comman council.
Witness my hand and seal Of Office this
asd day of November, 1904.
n. ]. JUDAH,
ll'22-td Recorder, Salem, Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
THE NEW PoIIoY.

The announcement that the Southern
Pacific Company will throw open large
tract Of Oregon land for purchasers on
Ianuary lst Is welcome news 10 Ore
gon people, Two years ago the com.
pany withdrew the land from the mar
ket, in the hope that il would increase
in value, They find after this time that
IL does not pay TO increase the value
of their land at the expense Of the
'cntro state.
such u policy would be penny wise
and pound foolish for great corpora,
tion like the Southern Pacific They
own valuable tracts Of timber grazing
and farming lands, and the opening 10
settlement will be a boon TO the set,
tiers who will improve, cultivate and
develop the lands.
True the lands do not embrace clear,
al valley farms, aud they are in most
Instances distant from railroads,
churches and schools, but these things
will follow the growth and extension
of population, The Willamette valley
was wilderness when the pioneers
settled in IT, and they hewed and grub.
bed homes out OF the forests and tanned
che wild lands with plow and mattox.
The opportunities then presented are
open yet for industrions frugal people
.sAs wsRt 10 huiid Tor themselves
homes and be Independent of the wage
world. They will suffer privations and
comparative hardships for time, but
in the end win have competence 20
depend on.
Thousands u Eastern Ps5ple arc
booking for small homes in>the West
where by their labor and time they can
establish themselves and become part
II the great producing masses. They
are tired Of the workshop ana factories
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
Beware of ointments for catarrh That
Contain Mercury.

as mercury viii surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tieles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, Ohio, contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Hall's Cata,rh Cpse be sure you get
the genuine. IL is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. J.
Cheaey & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold 10y druggists. Price 75e per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for const.-
patton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
X-RAYS

Let us pave with something besides
good intentions and hot air.
The wrong kind of thankfulness-
Oh Lord, thank thee that 1 am not as
other men are"
Be thankful if you have little mon
ey in the bank. If you have not, better
be thankful that you have read this
item, end are put in mind to have some
laid up where it will not get into a slot
machine.
The Salem one hundred are troubled
how to blow in $500 on three dancing
parties. Well, everybody who has
more money than they know what to
do with are up against it hard.
This paper believes every family
should have some children and barrel
of sauer kraut. If you can 7 have both,
have the kraut, anyhow.
-
The Granger and the Dome.
The Granger looked at the state house
dome,
AS he stood on the railway track.
He sighed for his far-away Eastern
home,
And vowed that he would never come
back
TO a Capital City of distance and slush
For that was all his vision could spy.
SO he struck the car steps with bound
less rush
And bade us sweet, fond goodbye.
When Merrill Comes to Town.
Fred r. Merrill, the Portland poll
tician aud theatre man, has purchased
the Edison theatre in Salem.-News
Item,
Therel be music in the air,
And money will flow everywhere,
Old graters must beware
How they whack the "kitty's" share,
When Merrill comes to town.
There II be free rides in steam mobiles,
Old.fashioned squares, Virginia reels,
The streets will ring with merry peals
And woe to him who first squeals,
When Merrill comes to town.
The ax will fall left and right,
New bosses will hove in sight,
The sack strings will not be tight,
Bicycists can ride without a light,
When Merrill comes to town.
So here's good luck to old Fred T.,
Long life and much ptopserity,
Wen keep things on the strict cot"
Providing we get show tickets free,
When Merrill comes to town.
j. A. T..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24

of the large Eastern cities and long for
the unrestrained life of the farmer.
The Southern Pacific Company will
find ready sale for all their desirable
lands next year and the population Of
Oregon, especially the western part of
the state, will be materially added to
by this new movement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
Aldermen.

Aldermen.
First Ward--H. A. johnson.
Second Ward---Clair A. Raker.
Third ward-Paul Wallace.
Fourth Ward-J. O. Goodale, Jr.
Fifth Ward--C. A. II. Fisher.
sixth ward--John knight.
Seventh ward--Lee Acheson.
Election December 9Th.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
Today Is THANKSGIVING

And a feast next Tuesday and We'd
nesday evening at the Grand is the
"Feast of Belshazzar." You cannot
afford TO miss it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
Tuesday and wednesday.

Evening, November 1890, at the Grand
is the time and place for the Feast of
Belshazzar. You cannot afford to miss
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
E<A cA4 pA4zoc
GOUT OTd1U E4N~S
St. Louis Fair

The "Grand Prize" is the highest
possible award--higher than the gold
medal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24
The Belshazzar

Choruses are now at work on the foi
drills. This promises to be some
the most spectacular ever prOdu's
here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-11-24

REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
For Mayor, F. w. Waters.
For Recorder, w. A. MOOres.
For Marshal, Thos. E. Cornelius.
For Treasurer, Frank Meredith.
Williston graphic., 1904-04-14
Alias Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., March 2Sth, 194 ;,
in this office by Orlando NJ. Moorman. contes-
tant, against homestead entry No. 1885, made
SsSi ;sesion 2 =. ; township p i5S' ' range g. Gy
IS alleged that: John, whitt1e has
wholly abandoned said land for period of
more than six months last past; that he has
never built a house thereon, nor has he lived
thereon. That he has never broken or culti-
waited any of said land that he has not made
any other improvements on said land and that
it is now in its natural condition; and that
said alleged absence from said land was not
due to his employm ent in the Army, Navy, or
Marine Corps of the United States as private
soldier. officer, seaman or marine, during the
war with Spain, or any other war in which the
United States may be engaged. Said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond.and' offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. m. on May 23rd, 1904, before E: R. Brown
son, U. S. Commissioner at his office in
Wi,liston. North Dakota, and that
final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock
a. M on May 3Oth, 1904, before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Office at
Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having, in a proper af6-
davit, fled Feb. 5th, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after, due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereb by, Or
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
39t5 h r. G. Sanborn, Register.
Williston graphic., 1904-04-14
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot N. D., April 9Th, 1904
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by O.e Ellingson, of White
Earth, North Dakota, contestant, against
homestead entry No. 1927, made
May 22nd, 1902, for ny nwA and M neA
section 13, township 157, range SO,
by Frederick Noyes Donaldson. contestee,
in which it is alleged that Frederick Noyes
Donaldson has wholly abandoned said land for
Q period of more than six months last past.
That he has never made any improvement on
the land and that the land is now in its natural
condition, and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his employ.
ment in the army, navy or marine corps of the
United States as private soldier, officer, sea-
man or marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
touching said allegation Ct 70 o'clock a. N. On
June l. 1904, before E. R, Brownson, U. s.
Commissioner, at White Earth, Ward County
North Dakota, and that final hearing will be
held at 10 o'clock a. M on June II, 1904 before
the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affi-
davit, filed April 6, 1903, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby Or
dered and directed that such notice he given by
due and proper publication. -.
apr7 r. c. SANBoRN, Register.