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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Reform.

Gallei had great head The world
is showing signs of catching up with
the procession She is agitating the
proposition to nominate her United
States senators by popular vote at pri-
mary elections, and the choice thus
expressed shall be ratified by the leg
islature as a matter of course which
is the next best thing to electing them
by the people. plan which cannot be
adopted without an amendment to the
constitution OF the United States Of
course there will be opposition to the
proposition. just as there has been, is
and ever will be to every reform sug
gested in this world Nothing so clear
~ illustrates the Wis iuertiae of human
nature as the utter h0DeleSsnesS of
amending the constitution even in cases
where nine-tenths of the people would
like to see it amended Here at least
Senator Marcus A. Hanna's famous slo-
gan, Let well enough alone. appears
to apply. There is no question that 80
per cent of the people would prefer to
elect senators of the United States by
popular vote. but it would require
from ten to fifteen years OF diligent
and systematic work to force the SEN
ate to submit an amendment aAthoriZ
ing such action for ratification. 1t is
so much easier to appeal to handful
of legislators than to hoi polloi for re-
election, don't you know There never
was. there is not now, there never can
be, valid argument used against the
election of United States senators by
the people. The plain truth is that the
fathers who framed and adopted the
constitution distrusted the capacity of
the great body of the people for self
government; hence the clumsy arrange
ment for electing a president by the
electoral college. which has proved an
utter failure; hence also the plan to
have legislatures elect senators of the
United States. Both plans ought to
be abolished for the all sufficient rea-
sons that the people can be trusted to
attend to their own affairs and that the
closer all elections are brought to the
people the better for all concerned
Reform is slow, but the particular re-
form of which mention is here made
will come OF course there will be
much pious quoting of Senator George
Frisbie Hoar who was bitterly OPP
posed to this innovation, but then it
must be remembered In that connection
that the good old senator had been five
times elected by the legislature. and
he was naturally partial to that meth
cd of procedure. s'The earth belongs
in usufruct to the living says Thomas
Jefferson, who had no misgIyings as to
the peoples capacity to govern them
selves. He was the greatest leveler
who has appeared on earth since the
Saviour was cruci6ed He will do to
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30


IN MR. GARFIELD'S report on the
lAH beef trust is another illustra-
ton of the old saying. All
is not gold that glstensy At
first it was hailed as thing Of beauty
and JOY forever. At least one enthu
siast nominated him for president on
the strength of it, but if anybody is
really happy over it now it is the beef
trust-poor thing,- which, according TO
Mr. Garfield makes only 80 cents per
head on cattle slaughtered. Soon lynx
eyed folks began to pick that report to
pieces. The Kansas legislature, which
appears to be an unusually candid
body of men. with the courage of their
convictions, passed resolutions de-
nouncing the report and advising Colo
mel Roosevelt to fling it into the fire.
Representative Martin Of Dakota. who
fathered the resolution of inquiry and
who hoped to lift himself into the SEN
ate thereby, has dissected the report in
a most merciless and irreyerent man
ner. And there are others. Among
them is J. f. Minor of Nebraska. who
during recent visit to Washington un-
bosomed himself to a reporter in this
vigorous and breezy manner:
1 am engaged in the killing of beef cat
tie myself in a small way and so when
read the recent government report on the
r didn't know whether n laugh
or cuss.
This report speaks of average profit per
head of cattle handled by the combine as
being 80 cents. Here's richness for you.
But why not have added the extra cent?
1t would not have sounded quite SO much
like a bargain counter mark down. There
isn't a small local dealer in the land who
buys steers for dressing and selling to re-
tailers that viii not admit. if ne is honest.
that his profits in each carcass will
amount to from s. to s. and oftentimes
more. 1t will do this even in my section
of the country. where we make nothing
out of the hair. horns. boots and other
byproduets that the big Chicago fellows
make balance the expense of handling the
cattle
The idea of 80 cents per head as an
average profit to the combine is so SUI
premely preposterous that it seems strange
it could be seriously promulgated as a
document fathefed by any department of
this government Among western pro-
ducers of cattle it will awaken lively in
dfgnation. II Washington can't give US
more reliable statistics than this, it would
be better not to furnish any.
Evidently there is a screw loose
somewhere. something rotten in the
state of Denmark or gross ignorance in
superabundance Mr.. Minor discourses
as a man possessed of facts and tenn
per of his own. He blurts out trade
secrets. If the small local dealer
makes from S. to So to the carcass it
must be plain to even the most stupid
that the trust makes much more and
that Brother Garfeld's report is in
need of revision.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

follow. Let the people elect their sen
ators and we Will have no disgraceful
deadloeks and senatorial scandals.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

1.-THE early bird catches the worm"
is proyerb old and frequently quoted
1t seems to be applicable in the present
state Of presidential politics. Several
gentlemen more or less qualified are
grooming themselves and being groom
ed by their friends for the White
House 1t is said that some of them
already have their agents out in the
south trying to corral the delegates
What waste of time and money. A
southern Republican delegate corralled
now to be delivered three years hence
would be about as valuable as share
of stock in company organized to
extract sunbeams out of eucumbers.
What getter of southern Republican
delegates needs to do is not only to
corral them, but TO collar them and to
hold on to them like grim death until
the national convention adjourns with
out day. One of my most brilliant
constituents. the late MT c. DRYDEN.
was wont to say that "a bird in the
hand is the noblest work of God
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

Especial Washington letter.
m NR. GARFIELD'S report on the
1AH beef trust is another illnstra-
IVA ton of the old saying. AL
il mt onIsi that oliStpnS 2 At
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Complaint was made before Judge
Trenchard yesterday that Vera Peter>
son was an incorrigible girl, refused to
work unless he could find a place
where she could have the use of the
parlor and piano and have seven nights
out q week. Her uncle, Mr.. Zepp
brought her out from Finland about
six montas ago, She appears to be a
girl of violent temper and Inclined 20
go wrong. After examining several
witnesses Judge Trenchard ordered
her committed to the Boys and Girls
Aid Society OF Portland, where II is
expected she can be tanned. She does
not speak or understand English. She
was turned over to Sheriff Linville,
who left with her for Portland last
night. She wept bitterly when told she
was to go with the sheriff and refused
to shake hands with her friends and
associates.
1t pays to plant the best seeds We
have them,
FoARD & STOKES co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02
Special prices on toilet soaps.
FoARD & STOKES co.

Sheriff Linville returned yesterday
from Knappa, where he went Tuesday
night in answer to a telephone sum
mons that a crazy man was in that vi
cinity. A man named A. $. HUFF nas
been representing himself as related
to the Failings and Ladds in Portland
and a silent partner in the firm OF
Jones & Co, and on the strength OF
these representations he boarded vita
the farmers several days, and only
skipped out when demand was made
for payment of board. He is evident
ly Portland hobo or tramp. Sherifi
Linville tracked him over section Of
country and to the railroad TRACK
where he disappeared. The police OF
Astoria are on the outlook for min
should he arrive In Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Bids were opened yesterday by Maj.
I.angfitt In Portland for delivering
rock for the jetty. only two bids We're
received. The Columbia Contract
Company agreed to furnish 100000 tons
OF rock for sl.lO and ]. W. Sweeney
GOO 900 tons for sl.02. The contract
win not be awarded until the river and
harbor bill has passed congress. The
Columbia Contract Company propose
to procure rock at Fishers landing and
Sweeney at Stella. The rock will be
brought down on barges.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

At the meeting Of the county court
yesterday an order was made direct
Ing that contract be made with
IIastie & Dougan for completing the
court House; also the county purchased
all the interest they had In the un-
completed building The contract has
been prepared and the contractors win
arrive IN Astoria today TO sign the
same. Work win be commenced next
week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

over 400 carpenters employed on the
Lewis ani Clark fair building In Port
land have struck for $3.50 a day and s
hours as days work. The contractors
are willing 10 pay all men who are
competent the price asked. but they
are opposed to paying scrub WOOD
butchers the same price as competent
workmen, The demands OF the men
win be complied with and the poor car
pentefs weeded out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

At meeting of the county court
yesterday claims for the paupers were
considered and all bills carefully
scrutinized, Mrs. westerlund's graft
OF IS per month was cut Off because
she refused to accept position for
herself and children on the Lewis and
Clark, d, ], ingalls, offered to give
her home for herself and children
where her children could go to school
at the same time Mrs, Westerlund
would be paid reasonable compensa'
tlon. This she refused and the county
court cut off her allowance,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The tdme Of the county court was
occupied yesterday in auditing bills
and approving the bonds Of road SUI
perylsors. Bonds of the following su-
pervisors were approved: A. Frantz. A.
l.. Parker. Fred watson. John Larson.
James Gallagher. The monthly report
OF the road master was read and APP
proved and all claims against various
road funds allowed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The new price list Of the Pacific
Coast Lumber Manufacturers Asso-
citation has been adopted. The advance
lis about ~ per NJ on an average. The
cause for the advance is the general
stiffening Of the market, and those In
a position to know consider a further
increase likely. The j. s. Dellinger Co.
IL getting out the lists for number
Of the Grays Harbor mills.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

REWARD--we shall give SO In gold
as a first prize. and IS as o second
prize to the boy or girl under IS years
Of age. writing the best poem Of two
or more verses, using the MONARCH
RANGE as the subject Of the poem. AL
poems TO be handed in before D. m.
on February 1s. 1906. Charles He'll
born G Son, Complete House-furnish-
ers, 5s0-5s2 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The management Of the Lewis and
Clark fair yesterday completed the
award of space for the exhibits from
the various counties and every county
IN the state has been assigned space
with the single exception of Clatsop
county. 1t is no wonder that Clatsop
county cannot secure appropriations
from the state legislature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

W. ]. Cook states that he win re-
turn to Astoria next week and will
tender his resignation to Mayor Sur.
prenant. Now let Mr.. Barker do the
same thing. Mr.. surprenant will no
doubt appoint one republican and one
democrat to an the vacancies. II this
had been done year ago it would
have saved trouble and annoyance,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The senby Gas Engines are prize
winners of 1904 Regatta, AZ hp 2 saych
marine engines. 1896; 81 hp. 1 cycle,
one cylander. sl65; 8 hp. cycle. two
cylinder, $3.50. The hp Is built for
small boats and weighs $50 lbs Sales
man for Columbia River. Ludwig
Hauge, Knappton. wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

A social and tea win be held al the
residence Of Mrs. DR. o. y. Estes. cor
ncr sixth and Commercial street. at
2: 80 this afternoon by the ladies' OF the
W. C. T. U. All members are cor
daily invited to be present
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

About 1000 feet Of is-lnch steel water
oipe arrived on the steamer from san
Francisco for the water system to re-.
place some Of the wooden pipe IN the
main conduit. Part Of the wooden pipe
was broken this winter and several
other lengths show signs OF decay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The Walworta Neville Co. whose
plant was recently wrecked by the ax-
plosion OF two boilers. is installing new
boilers and viii soon start the mill
with the two boilers which were not
damaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The Imperial oyster house 10 pre-
pared 10 furnish shoalwater bay oys-
tors In quantities Of pints and quarts
10 supply the family trade. Colonial
oysters always on hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Brownell's bin providing for a con-
stiiutional convention was defeated in
the senate yesterday. The present
constitution IN ample for all needs al
present and new constitution Is an
expensive luxury
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The Eastern Railway 4 Lumber Co.
OF centrallo IL erecting q new planning
factory and dry kilns. Tney are put
ting In very extensive plant. and cx-
pect soon TO begin construction Of a
new mill
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

For sale--At oaston's feed stable
No. io5 Fourteenth street; one Landiss
harness machine; one Smith Premier
typewriter; one 20 hp motor and belt.
ing; 1000 good sacks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02
LOCal BrevItIeS.

Arrangements have been made
whereby the carriers on the Assefisn
routes will make their own collections,
and subscribers are requested TO have
tho amount due for subscription ready
when the boys call 30 that they ma,
not have to make extra. trips
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Our large stock Of fine dry goods.
furnishing goods and all will
be placed on reduced sale prices DUR
ing the next 30 days. c. II. Cooper,
the leading house Of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

For pure drugs. and prescriptions
compounded by manufacturing chem
LIT go to DR.. c. n. Linton's drug store,
1925 Franklin avenue. A complete
stock OF everything pertaining to q
drug store IN carried. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

officer oberg notified a cigar stor,
on Commercial street. which II is al
legged, has been permitting young boys
10 congregate ana gamble, that the
practice must be stopped The kids
will probably present their grievances
10 the Mule.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02
Amussmsnts Tonight
star Theatsr---vaudevills.


Degree of Honor. Charity Lodge.
|, o. q. r.. Beaver Ledge.
Modern woodmen. AHior Camp,
Native Daughters OF oregon.
Royal Arcanum.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

John Frye and Miss Selma Andcr-
son will be married In this city on
February IL. The ceremony win be
performed nj the Swedish Lutheran
church. They win make Astoria their
home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

There is no complaint about business
at the Star saloon. Good goods and
cour.eous treatment will draw trade to
any first-class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best Is none too good for our customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

A. Y. Anderson sends the following
answer to the cone puzzle: Altitude
OF cone 20 feet. slant height 22.3e
feet. Number of turns 5Ss.h inch
radius OF FIRST turn, 8 miles s46.i4 feet
radius OF last turn; 5352.474 miles dis
tance goose to fly, keeping rope taut
to unwind II from cone
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The option of the Star Brewing
Company on the property on Twelfth
and Bond street was given up and
Carlson Bros. Immediately purchased
g. paying $4,000 for H. No improve
ments are contemplated at present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Guy Halferty, formerly of Warren
ton, was married few days ago to
q Miss Shaw OF Portland. Mr.. Halfer'
" is now connected with the Sea
Beach packing works Of Aberdeen. a
company that has just completed a
large plant for packing clans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Great reduction in dry goods and
clothing win be made during the month
OF January at our annual sale. now 60
ing on. C. II. Cooper
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Chief Of Police Hailock reports the
fines and forfeitures collected during
the month OF January 20 be $3.50, Last
year they amounted TO 1896.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

A. J. West mayor OF Aberdeen. and
his associates have q charter to build
n toll bridge between Aberdeen and
South Aberdeen. AS soon as the bridge
In completed the street car line will be
extended distance Of four miles TO
Cosmopolis. G
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Our annual sale IL the talk OF the
patrons have been waiting for
it--don't miss It; come early. c. II.
Cooper, the leading house OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

For wagons, buggies. piows. harrows
and all kinds Of farm tools and ma
chinsry zee n. N. CASTOR at ios i4th
street. Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Our annual sale commences on Tues
day, January Sd; every article In the
store reduced--with o few exceptions.
&c. II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

II ysu have a cougat or cold be sure
and get bottle OF white Pine couga
Syrup. The best TO be had. For sale
NJ the owl and Eagle Drug Stores. at
2J and 80 cents per bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02
Fresh stock of Egg Noodles for sour
FOARD Il STOKES co.

Sweet naval oranges from IS to 4bc
per dozen. Plenty Of good cooking ap-
ples at soc psr boz.
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The occldent tonsorial parlors and
bath facilities are eQualled by none.
Everything modern and up to date.
See Peterson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The Mirror invites the aUbs'c 20 '~
annual clearance saie OF A'A liTrTs.
The finest goods and best Isasr ~
Family liquor store. p. e. Pe H~soi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The Grotto win supply patrons with
delicious Tom and Jerry every day.
The superior quality Of goods which
ras made the Grotto popular. viii be
supplied.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Captain Max sbibbe IN reported con
iined 10 hia home with an attack. Of
typhoid fever.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Joseph purncy ana wife Of san
Francisco arc visiting IN Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Our large stock OF Reliable Footwear
will bs sold this month at q great re-
duction. Don't miss II. wherity. Raj
ston q Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

First class Edam Cheese
FoARD 6 STOKES co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

A full and complete assortment Of
Lowncy'a celebrated chocolates and
fine candies received at Taggs This
house has the exclusive agency for
these confcctiona.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

There are number Of cases OF ~.
phold fever In Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

The snizer Valley Lumber Co Of
ccniralia has installed new SHAY
logging locomotive and win extend it,
road TO junction with the Northern
Pacific
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

schlltx's beer made Milwaukee ia
nous and IL having the same effect on
tho Grotto. Nothing better on the
market.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

For good things 10 eat call at s2s
Commercial or phone Main ssi.
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-02

Fancy Mackcrel. just arrived.
FoARD n STOKES CO.
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OAK block coal 500 ton; best in town
for money. Jeff w. Bedford Co; Tel. i16.
It'd R--M220 MI