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The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18
rHE sERYANT QUESTION.

The increasing difficulty Of procuring
competent domestic servants has long
been a most exasperating problem with
all, or nearly all southern housekeepers.
The old generation of home servants is
rapidly passing away, and the younger
negroes are far from filling their places
acceptably. Notwithstanding the mi
gratOry movement Of negroes of both
sexes from the country to the towns
which for several years has been going
on all over the South, families in the
towns and cities find it more and more
difficult every year 10 procure satisfac-
tory employees for house service. As
the Monticello News pathetically says:
"As time passes and the old 'aunties
die, and the young, naughty, dusky
daughters Of freedom come to the fore,
we learn that, among other short crops,
we are growing no cooks A big crop
of bedizened, simpering females is pro-
duced, having no microscopic tra;e Of
virtue, and who evidently do net need
to toll What shall we do with them,
and how shall we evolve suitable house
servants and cooks from their ranks?"
The situation has become so serious
in Jacksonville that formal organiza-
ton has been created having for its
purpose the importation of German
women TO "fll the long-felt want ="
The Palatka News treats this move
ment in rather jocose style, as follows:
A servant girl trust has been organ
lied in Jacksonville under the name Of
the Florida Help Supply Company. 1t
is the purpose of the company to have
an agent in Germany to secure nice,
juicy German girls and ship them in
clu ,terJ to jacksonville to take the place
Of the niger cooks and house girls who
now hold the balance of power in the
homes of that town. The new company
il composed Of some prominent men
and church members, men whose names
are calculated to inspire confidence in
the Germun maiden's breast.
Seriously speaking however, upon a
matter that is very seriously affecting
not only the comfort but the health Of
the people, this movement promises
benefits which will be welcomed by
every housekeeper in Florida, and it's
Inauguration should arrest the attention
of the race from whence the supply Of
household servants is now drawn. 1t
promises to be a much more serious
thing for them than the housekeeper5'
troubles with incompetent servants have
ever been. Those who now inadequate
y furnish the supply of cooks, house
maids, etc, may find their occupation
and incomes menaced, and it behooves
them to mend their ways and endeavor
to command the confidence and appro-
baton of employers before it is too
late; for if the Jacksonville plan"
succeeds. every city and town in Flor
ida will adopt IT,
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18
To County COrreSpOndentsI

The fact that on one or two occasions
the letters of our county correspondents
were crowed out to make room for
to-use, and which occupied more space
our assistant editors" in Withholding
their contributions altogether.
We certainly desire them to con.
tinue their very excellent news service,
and we hope to secure correspondents
at other points not yet on our list,
Let each of our readers in the cOun.
ty takathis matter up and try to ar.
range FOR regular correspondence from
every town and neighborhood
Letters must be mailed each week 80
as to reach US by Thursday. at the
very latest,
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

The Pensacola News thinks "now il
a mighty good time for everybody Il
stay at home"
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18
NO MYSTERY.

Why some newspapers have an edi-
tOrial page is mystery. They never
express an opinion nor have an original
editorial thereon, but week after week
have it filled with vile stuff sent out
from Washington, especially prepared
for editors who can't write editorials.
Manatee Record.
The reason some never express an
opinion is often because they lack conf
dence in themselves and think they can
get an expression from someone else
that is much ahead of what they have
in stock. Then some fellows are so busy
fishing they don't have time to do any
thing but use the scissors Gainesville
Sun.
Now, brethren, let us be more chari-
table. Truly, it is disappointing to look
into some of our State exchanges and
find the editorial columns filled with
machine" items, prepared for the
patent inside" or with notices of APP
plications for license to sell liquors, or
with stolen paragraphs which you have
already seen in other newspapers; but
we must remember that the editors
who thus misuse their editorial space
are not always to be blamed, but often
10 be pitied.
They may be so overwhelmed with
other necessary duties you know how
it is yourself that they have no time
To devote to the occupation of being a
real editor; their space may be 80
crowded with "ads" that they can find
no room for editorials; they may so ad.
mire the editorial work Of their contem-
poraries that they cannot resist the
temptation to use il often without Civ
ing credit, or they may conclude that
most Of their readers outside of the
profession will accept the contents of
their editorial columns without ques-
tioning the source.
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We heartily commend the following ex-
cellent and thoughtful paragraph from
the Quincy Herald and Era:
The world views with contempt the
common thief whose depredatiOns are
confined to single individuals, and the
confidence man who selects his victim
and proceeds 10 rob him with neatness
and dispatch, but this class Of men are
honest in comparison with him who TAX
ing advantage Of official position lines
his pockets with money ilched from
the public at large, Hanging should be
an honorable death for such creatures,
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18
A GRAND PROPOSITION
twenty-five Dollars I'm Cash Easily
and QRichly Earned.

In order to bring out the ideas OF our
success" we have decided to pay
twenty-five dollars in cash, to the per. 4
son writing the best Article on thisC
subject.
The contest will be conducted and
governed by the following rules:
Use as many, or as few words as you
like.
Bring in your Article as clearly and
as forcefully as possible, What part of
our Success is attributable to each line
of merchandise carried in our stock, for
illustration
To what extent is our Line of Dry
Goods responsible for this success?
What has our Line of Ladies, Mems
and Children's Shoes contributed to this
success?
What has our Line of Mems, Youths
and Boys Clothing to do with our sue
cess?
What has our Spot Cash System Of
Doing Business added to our success?
What has our method Of Giving
Every Customer Full Value for his
money, added to our succ ess?
How much has our method Of Selling
Only Reliable Goods advanced our busl-
ness?
To what extent has our Courtesy and
Promptness in Serving our Customers
been responsible for this success?
How can we further improve our
method of doing business that would be
beneficial TO ourselves and our custom
ers?
Write only on one side Of your page
and as plainly as possible. Fill out the
blank below, and send in with your
Article.
Each paper received will be number
ed consecutvely from one up, and en-.
tered in book kept by us for this pur-
pose, stating the number Of the paper
and the lame of the person sending in
the same.
Have your Article reach us not later
than September 18th.
The Articles will be delived to the
Judges on the 18th Of September, and
will be known to them only by their
number, as we shall take the precautiOn
to keep the names of the writer's from
the Judges. Said Judges will consist Of
three distinguished gentlemen, who will
decide as to who is entitled to the
Twenty-Five dollar cash prize; and when
so decided, we will make our check for
this amonnt to the person so decided by
said Judges TO be entitled to the same.
For the benefit of our customers wish
ing to compete for our Twenty-Five
Dollar Cash Prize, to be paid to the
person gentleman or LADY, writing the
best article on "Why our Business Is a
Success, we give the following infor-
nation:
We began our business in Tallahassee,
Florida, on the 8th day Of February,
1902: and, from the beginning, adopted
the following rules:
Buying and Selling for Cash;
Buying and Selling only Reliable Mer-
chandise;
Treating our Customers with all the
Courtesy possible;
Giving all customers as Prompt At
tention as possible;
Giving every customer the Greatest
Possible Value believing that every one
is entitled to the full value Of his
money!.
DuvaI Bros. Tallahassee, Fla.
[Cut this out and send it with your article.l
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

The types last week made us use
"muIched" for "mulcted. Maybe the
latter isn't a good word, but it said
what we meant.
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

Volusia county is TO have a local OPP
tion election September q.
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

The Tavares Herald Is one Of the
many State papers which believe that
1.-THE increase in the State assessment
is due 10 the business administration
Of Governor w. s. jennings and for
which Governor Broward is not respon-
aibla A"
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

Mr. J. Y. Price, formerly a we'll
known contractor here. who has been
away for several years, has returned
with his family to reside permanently.
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

The intense itcking characteristic Of
salt Theum and eczema is instantly a.
layed by applying Chamberlain's Salve.
AS q cure for skin diseases this salve is
unequaled. For sale by all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18
Tallahassee, Friday. August IS, 1905.

Volusia county is to have local OPP
tion election September a.
The Pensacola News thinks 'now is
a mighty good time for everybody to
stay at home.
The types last week made us use
"mulched" for "mulcted. Maybe the
latter isn't a good word, but it said
what we meant.
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The Tavares Herald Is one Of the
many State papers which believe that
"the increase in the State assessment
is due 10 the business administration
Of Governor w. s. jennings and for
which Governor BrOward is not respOn-
sible."
PensacOla's municipal tax rate for
1906 is eleven mills, and the city board
Of equalization proposes TO change the
basis Of valuation from 10 10 100 per
cent, which will make the rate only
about 7 or 8mlls. That Is what should
be done throughout the entire State.
~
No qualified voter in Tallahassee
should fail to cast his vote in the school
sub-district election which the school
board has called for Monday, Septem.
ber 4th. And they should be sure 70
vote for the creation OF such district,
for the rate Of taxation therein and for
the election Of three trustees therefor.
Editor Applcyard, Of the Lake City
Index, insists that AttOrney-General
Ellis was "smiled at" for asking the
supreme court t. construe the Buckman
college law, but he now asserts that
1.-The Governor requested the Attorney
General 10 do so " The "smile" must
therefore have been directed at the
Governor,
Here Ia the wav the Milton Index
humOrist discusses the mosquito theory:
"GOllyl Just read what DR.. Porter
says about our night. blooming hum
ming bird. "a single female mosquito
will lay sufficient number of eggs In a
water pitcher in an unused bedroom to
not only hll the house with her offspring
but supply the neiRhbors within the
radius Of the square II that's so how
can we ever expect to get rid Of the
terrible animal? If pitcher will breed
a hOusefull what will ten mile swamp
do7 II q single mosquito can do all
that how much worse would II be II she
went of and got married! Oh lawsa
mercy, them terrible 'skeetersl'
Virginia has just enough Republicans
TO keep the Democrats straight, and TO
make them understand that they must
behave themselves or step down and
out. The Richmond News Leader says;
1--WE cordially welcome the indications
that the Republicans are forming an
organization which will force the Dem
Ocrats TO put up their best men, TO make
their party represent high clean and
progressive purposes and TO win eleC
tions by the power Of those principles
and the strength with which they are
presented rather than by cold -blOOdcd,
degrading and fragrant tricks with bal
lot boxes Jacksonville Metropolis.
Here in Florida similar condition
appears to be very badly needed.
There are too many Democrats A
real, active party in opposition would
operate most effectively to purge the
public service and renew our faith in
Democratic principles
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

PensacOla's municipal tax rate for
1906 is eleven mills, and the city board
Of equalization proposes to change the
basis Of valuation from 10 10 100 per
cent, which will make the rate only
about 7 or 8mills. That Is what should
be done throughout the entire State.
The weekly true Democrat., 1905-08-18

No qualified voter in Tallahassee
should fail to cast his vote in the school
sub-district election which the school
board has called for Monday, Septem
ber 4th. And they should be sure TO
vote for the creation OF such district,
for the rate Of taxation therein and for
the election Of three trustees therefor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
Travelling Engineers Meet.

Detroit, Mich. Sept 1s.-About 800
delegates were in attendance when the
annual convention of the Travelling
Engineers association was called to
order here this morning. The head
quarters are at the Cadillac hotel
Many important problems of railroad
engineer will be considered and dis
cussed and many valuable papers will
be sumbitted at the convention which
will remain in session four days. A
delegation representing the Chamber
of Commerce of Buffalo, n. Y, is
here to urge the convention to hold
the next annual session in Buffalo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
CANADIAN TRADES AND LABOR
Movement on to Natonalize the Vari-
onS Movements

Montreal. Que, Sept. 1.-THE Ma
tional Trades and Labor congress of
Canada opened its third annual session
here today and will remain in session
four days. The attendance is larger
than at any previous congress and in
cludes delegates of National Trades
and Labor councils, National Trades
and Labor unions, Independent Labor
unions, and all other bona fide labor
unions not controlled by foreign labor
organizations.
One of the most important subjects
which will come up for consideration
will be plan for the naturalization
OF the Canadian labor movement. The
question of the Incorporation of trades
unions will also be fully considered
and matters in connection with arbi-
tration in trades disputes will be thor
oughly discussed. demand will be
made that arbitrary strikes and lock-
outs shall cease. Another subject
which will receive attention is the
question of immigration into Canada.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
Rate War Threatening.

Chicago, H., Sept, l9.-The Western
Passenger association win hold an ad-
iourned meeting here this afternoon
and it is expected that important mat
ters bearing upon the threatening rate
war between the various Chicago
New York lines will be considered
According to the opinion Of well in
formed railroad men such a rate war
is almost inevitable 1t is expected
that the Western Passenger associa-
ton will decide to accept through
tickets from eastern points, no mat
ter how great the cut from New York
to Chicago provided that the revenue
coming to the western lines be i'm no
manner diminished by the reductions
on the eastern roads. The question
Of winter tourists rates to Colorado
Springs and other points will also be
considered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12

The responsibility for concluding
peace upon the terms agreed to it not
placed upon Baron Komura the chief
Japanese envoy. nor upon his aide,
Minister Takahira. II is said that "at
first they We're incredulous, then
astounded, then frantic with rage"
when they received their final instruc-
tions from Toxic.
The result is looked upon as a VIC
tory for the peace at any price" par
ty whose head is Marquis Ito and the
three Elder Statesmen of the empire.
They are supposed to be satisfied with
the substantial advantages which Ja-
pan has already gained and to be alive
to possible future consequences from
racial jealousy and suspicion, had
their country not given a signal eX-
ample to the western world of en-
lightened moderation and self-denial.
In discussing the probable motive for
the stand which these leaders took,
the New York Sun remarks:
Nevertheless, it is probable that
the future will vindicate the wisdom
of those elder statesmen who. as un-
constitutional but confidential ad-
visers. prevailed on the mikado to
overrule his ministers and make peace
at once on the best terms obtainable.
Those four men, Marquis Ito. Count
Inouye, Count Matsugata and Marquis
Yamagata, deserve their sovereign's
confidence, for they brought him safe
ly through the revolution which de-
gyl 81, IL
ado the temporal power of which his
forefathers had been deprived for cen
turtles. By their thorough knowledge
of the past they were qualified to look
into the future. Three of them are
thoroughly conversant with the fiscal
resources of Japan, and one of them
Yamagata, chief of the general staff
is better acquainted than any one else
with the real condition of her army.
Doubtless the elder statesmen also
pointed out to the mikado that the
concessions made by him in order tC
bring about peace were more nomina
than real.
"Of course the Japanese could have
turned to account an indemnity oi
$500. 100000, but in no event coult
lHty nave StCuItu IT, ploNlutu nus
sia chose to oppose to such a demand
her wis inertiae."
"The interned warships. while the!
might have been somewhat useful a
the present time to Japan. will b.
comparatively valueless to Russia. be
cause they will be out OF date Ions
before the car is able to create a new
navy.
An agreement on Russia's part t
limit her naval power in the Far Eas
for term of years would be super
fluous, because Japan will be invul
nerable i'm the Pacific so long as the
new treaty just concluded with Eng
land shall endure Vladivostok vii
never again be a menace, for the Jap
anese can blockade it at any hour.
'Russias promise to recognize Jap
anese preponderance in Korea vii
now have to be fulfilled, because. witt
the exception of Vladivostok's garri
son, Russias soldiers will be hundred!
of miles away, instead of being posted
as they were i'm 1903, on the nortf
bank of the Yalu.
Finally, by acquiring Port Arthur
and by restoring all the rest of Man
churia to Chinese jurisdiction, thu
japanese have delivered themselve
from the incubus of Russian aggres
sion and have irreparably shattered
Russias power in the Far East"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
RAILWAY Carmen in Convention.

Buffalo. y. Y, Sept 12.-The bien-
nial national convention of the Broth
erhood of Railway Carmen opened
here this morning with full repre-
sentation of all its branches. About
500 delegates were present at the
opening meeting. The session was
opened by Grand Chief Carman Frank
L. Ronemus who delivered his annual
address. 1t is expected that the con-
vention will last about eight or nine
days. Many important subjects will
come up for consideration and dis
cussion. An effort will he made to in
duce the local organization of Carmen
to join the national organization.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
New Pennsylvania Railroad Bonds.

stated on good authority that the
Pennsylvania Railroad company will
soon issue about $16,OOO,OOO of equip
ment bonds to provide funds to pay
for the 5000 new freight cars re-
Gently ordered. a part of the plan is
to break up 1900 old cars, as was
done three years ago with all cars
under 10000 pounds capacity. The
cars will be destroyed for reasons of
safety and economy and will be re-
placed by the new cars of greater ca
pacity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
UNION VETERAN LEAGUE.
National Encampment Meets at vii,
mington, Delaware.

Wilmington, Del, Sept 1.-THE Ma
tional encampment of the Union Vet
eran legion opened here this morning.
Owing to the fact that many of the
veterans had gone to Denver. Col. to
attend the national encampment of
the Grand Army Of the Republic and
had not yet returned, the attendance
at the opening was not as large as
was expected, but 1t is hoped that
may Of the eastern delegates will re-
turn from Denver in time to arrive
here tomorrow or the day after.
Tomorrow a reception and smoker
will be given TO the delegates by the
officers and men of the First Regi-
ment, N. G. ID. II will be held at the
armory. which has been beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The ho-
tells are crowded with delegates and
visitors fro mall parts OF the country.
The question of the election of nation
al commander for the coming year is
causing considerable speculation. The
friends Of General William A. Reilly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
Kidney Troubles

are easily relieved and cured in the
beginning, but as the disease grows in
severity we must find a more potent
remedy. Here is where Irving's Buchu
Waters excel as a cure. OF course,
they give quick relief. but more
than that, they give a sure and lasting
cure. They positively purify the
blood. Sold at soc box by Tallman
& Co. 623 Main street, Pendleton, Or.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12
MAKING BEST OF IT
THE VERSION THAT MAKES
THE BEST OF THE BARGAIN

Recognizes the Likelihood That ia
Dan. nv the Treaty Of Portsmouth.
Secures Herself i'm Every Rcasona-
blc Claim Against Russia Except
in the Matter of Indemnity. Pay
ment of Which Could Not Have
Been Forced Had Russia Chosen to
Default.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12

At Mullan, Idaho, Frank Smith at
tempted to board an ore car that was
running by gravity. He missed his
hold and was knocked down the
mountain, receiving fatal injuries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12

To East OrcgeniAn h Eastern Ore.
CONS representative papeP. It lcaAs
and the people appreciate II and sasow
n By their hbcral patronage. 10 b
the sdvcrtising medium of this section.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12

OF Wilmington are very active and
hope to be able to secure his election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-12

PORTLAND. OREGON.
OF

PORTLAND, OREGON.
American plan, 50 per day and upward.
Headquarters for tourists and commercial
travellers. Special rates made to families
and single gentlemen. The management
will be pleased at all times to show rooms
and give prices. A modern Turkish bath
establishment In the hotel.
Il. c. BOWERS, Manager.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-14
Bank OF Hawaii
LIMITED.

Incorporated Under the Laws of the
Territory of Hawaii.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. -. $500, ,000.0 90
SURPLUS ............... zoe, 100000
UNDIVIDED PROFITS. 1o2, 2,617.s0
OFFICERS:
Charles NJ. Cooke. President
p. C. Jones. ...Vice-President
F. w. Macfarlane. End Vice-President
c. H. Cooke. Cashier
c. Hustace, Jr........ Assistant Cashier
f. B. Damon. ....... Assistant Cashier
F. B. Damon. on..................Se Secretary
DIRECTORS: Chas. NJ. Cooke, P. c.
Jones. F. w. Macfarlane, E. F. Bishop.
E. D. Tenney. ]. A. McCandless. C. H.
Atherton, G. II. Cooke.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-11-14
HAWAIIAN
: PRESERVES

All Pacific Mail steamers calling at
Honolulu are to hereafter make liberal
purchases of materials for the stew
ards departments. General Manager
Schwerin has issued an order to this
effect, this being one of the good re-
suits of his recent visit here. The pur-
chase of table supplies at this port
means something to the business COM
munity, for several hundred dollars per
month will be paid out.
Delicacies, such as poha jam, guava
jelly, ETC., are to be bought in con-
siderable quantities, as well as mango
chutney This latter Is the product
manufactured by Mrs. Kearns, which
seems to have met with success on the
big liners. The latter supplies are said
to be cheaper in Honolulu than else
where.
AS to vegetables, the stewards de-
partment yesterday bought several
hundred dollars worth. A large
amount OF this Is for the Asiatic steer
age passengers. The Asiatics are well
fed.