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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22
THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE PLATFORM
A Document That Democrats
Can Point to With Pride


The platform of the democratic
convention adopted recently is as
follows:
The present tariff law, enacted
by the republican party III 1897,
was framed solely in the interests
Of the classes against the masses; in
the interests of trusts and combi
nations. against the common peo-
pie, in the interest of the rich
against the poor. Bad as it was
when enacted, it. has been con-
stantly becoming more unjust as
industrial conditions'have changed.
We, therefore, demand an inn
mediate revision of the tariff law
on lines Of justice to all and special
iavors to none, and pledge the
people that if the democratic party
is restored to power it will speedily
enact such legislation.
We further demand:
That a nonpartizan tariff COM
mission be provided, to make such
adjustments and revisions- Of the
tariff law from time to time as will
make it fairly meet the changing
conditions of industry and produc-
ton and that in framing such a law
by congress and the making of
necessary changes and revisions
Of the tariff from time to time the
following fundamental principles
be observed.
First-All necessaries of life that
can not be PRACTICALLY produced in
the United States shall be placed
on the free list.
Second-On all luxuries import
ed into the United States tariff
should be levied as high as can be
practically collected.
Third-On other commodities a
tariff should be levied equal to the
difference between cost of produc-
uon at home and abroad, and no
higher. ~-,-t
We further demand that such a
law shall provide that whenever
tue producers of any protected
commodity unite in any trust, pool,
syndicate or other unlawful comb
nation, artifcially to limit produc-
uon or augment the price to the
conesner, such commodity should
joecome entitled to admission with
out the payment of duty, and the
importer should have the right to
enforce this provision by any APP
goprlate legal action before any
court Of competent jurisdiction.
We demand:
Strict regulation of trusts en-
eeq in interstate business,
through the licensing plan outlined
- Inedemocratic platform of 1900,
sna BY invoking the criminal clause
" TIE Sherman antitrust law.
Effective regulations of the rail-
'Saas by giving the interstate COM
ns1ce commission power to deter
Ine and fix rates which will net
!slr and reasonable interest on
= actual value of the lines, and
ny authority to prescribe and en-
se the use of safety appliances
- Tue protection of passengers
ana employees.
.ne guaranteeing of deposits in
0nal banks by the national
s~1nment and in state banks by
-. Nd governments, sufficient guar
FUNDS to be provided by assess
4's on guaranteed banks.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22
BURG. KITTIrAs County, WASH, MAY 20, 1908

tutiOnal amendments as will make
effective and grant in express terms
to the people the right to initiate
and adopt all laws they deem for
the public welfare and pledge our
party i'll this state to support ade
quate initiative and referendum leg
islation affecting the public good.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22
Vol. XIV.

| i' NiiNi SSliNy SullGllCy IS 10 DC
issued by the government at such
times and i'll such amounts as may
be deemed necessary by the treas
ury department and loaned on adj
Quate securities at 4 sufficient rate
OF interest to insure its speedy re-
tirement.
a system of postal savings banks
"A graduated income and inner
itanCe tax.
Election of United States sena-
tors by direct vote of the people.
The Improvement of the Column
bia and other navigable rivers.
The enactment of the Snake
river dam bill, as recommended by
the president, and urge our con-
gressmen to secure its enactment
into law at an early date.
We oppose any encroaChment by
the national government upon the
rights reserved by the states; gov
eminent by injunction and the
blacklist; the admission of oriental
labor into the United States; ship
subsidies: private monopolies; water
stocks and board of trade gambling
in farm produce.
We favor the enactment of laws
by the United States congress that
will compel the railroads of the
country that have been constructed
and equipped by large railroad. land
giants donated by the national gov
ernment to construct the same, to
comply with the terms of their re-
spective grants III selling the land
to the people, as contemplated by
the acts named and at the prices
stated therein.
And we demand that the national
government, through its proper
officials, bring suit to forfeit said
railroad grants for failure to COM
ply with the terms thereof, or conf
Del the railroads to sell their lands
to the people on the terms and
prices stated in said grants.
And we further demand of our
representatives in congress that
they insist on proper laws being
passed which will compel the rail-
roads to comply with the laws re-
lating to land grants i'll behalf OF
the people, as contemplated by the
original acts chaitering said rail
road companies, so that the people
may acquire homes for themselves
and their families.
Whereas, No provisions is made
in the interstate commerce act
whereby the interstate commerce
commission may investigate ad-
vanccs in freight rates on interstate
shipments before same become CT
fective; and,
Whereas, An unjustihed advance
in freight rates may seriously GRIP
ple important industries before
complaint can be heard before the
interstate commerce commission;
and,
Whereas The lumber industry
which contributes annually to the
wealth of the state of Washington
S82 900, 900 and employs 1oo,ooo
men has been almost completely
paralyzed by ain advance OF 70 per
cent in freight rates, without IN
vcstigation; therefore be it
Resolved, That this convention
does hereby urge congress to enact
an amendment to the interstate
commerce act whereby the inter
s+o+e commerce commission may,
at its discretion, upon proper com
plant, investigate advances III
fre;oht rates as to their reasonable
ness, before becoming eflectlVe'
and be it further
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22

Resolved, That copies of this re-
solution be forwarded President
Roosevelt, the president of the
United States senate, the speaker
of the national house of representa-
tives, members of congress from
this state, the chairman of the
house and senate committees, re-
speCtlvely, on interstate commerce,
and to the interstate commerce
commission.
Resolved, That the Washington
delegates to the democratic nation
al convention to be held next July
in Denver be, and they are hereby
instructed the time for William
Jennings Bryan for the nomination
for president of the United States.
We indorse a law making not to
exceed eight hours from time of
entering until leaving for all miners
employed underground.
We indorse an amendment to
the 10 hour law for female labor,
making it not to exceed eight
hours.
We are hereby in favor of the
enactment of an employers liability
law for the protection of employees
of mills, factories, railroads and
all dangerous occupations.
We affirm that the agricultural
and all other interests of our state
are entitled, as matter of right,
to the immediate improvement of
our rivers, roads and highways;
and we favor liberal appropriations
therefor, both national and state.
Recognizing the value to this
state of the several hundred thous-
and acres of land set aside by Our
state and national governments to
the schools of Washington; and
that there is great danger that some
of these lands are to be sold for
less than their actual value, there
by sacrificing this great heritage of
our boys and girls.
Therefore, be it resolved, That
we, as taxpayers and guardians of
the youth of this state, demand
that these lands, when appraised
and sold, be not appraised or sold
for less than their actual value,
thereby protecting this great heri-
tage for our school children and
assuring a large and permanent
endowment fund which is Contem-
plated to greatly reduce school
taxes.
Furthermore, we favor policy
of leasing the state school and col
lege lands for the present, instead
of selling them at present values,
thereby giving to the school fund
and the college and university ell
dowments the benefit of future i'll
creases in the value of these lands.
We further recommend that the
state legislature enact proper legls-
lation to place the irrigablc state
school and granted lands under
state irrigation projects.
Resolved, That the democrats OF
the state of Washington, in COLI
vention assembled, commend to the
favorable consideration of the peo-
ME the constitutional amendment
relative to taxation proposed by
the last legislature and which IS to
be submitted for ratification at the
next general election.
We favor the submission to the
voters of Washington OF a constl-
tutional amendment prohibiting
the manufacture or sale of splrltu-
OTIS liquors within our borders.
Believing that the source OF all
no1itical power ultimately resides
in the people, we favor the enact
r,ent of such laws and such consti-
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22

to the certificate, subsequently,
could not invalidate the judgment
of the court in accepting Miller as
a citizen, a view which Judge
Whitson upheld.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22
e.. l.. COLLINS
JUST AROUND CORNER 3RD AND PEARL SITS.

w. l.. Lynn, the travelling sale :
man for the Pacific Printers Sup
ply company of Seattle, was call
ing on the print shops of the city
y esterday.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-22

"A DAWN 7
TEA
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
Manager Cory Has Plan to Unload California DeveI-
 opment Company
EAsstmal Water Company No. Post pones Increase of Capital Stock and AppoInts Committee to Hear South erp PacIfe's Proposition.

At last some tangible form may be assumed by the heretofore vague prop osition of a transfer of ownership of the valleys main water system from the California Development Co. to the settlers. This may be brought about through the action of an infor- nal meeting of stockholders in Water Company No. 1, held in Imperial Sat urday afternoon.
 At this meeting a motion was adop- ted authorizing the president to ap- point 8 committee of five to confer with H. T. Cory, general manager of the California Development Company, with the purpose of getting from the company some definite proposition of a transfer of the system to the people.
 This committee is composed of D.. G. Aplin, W. A. Edgar, B. s. McCul- lom, F. s. Webster and w. D. Wilsie. They will go next Saturday to Calex- leo to hold conference with Gener- al Manager Cory, who has agreed to have data bearing on the proposition ready for presentation at that time.
 Saturday was the time set for the meeting of stockholders of Water Co. No. l, at Imperial, to vote upon the issue of S5,000 shares of additional stock.
 No vote was taken. An insufficient number of shares to make a quorum were represented, owing to strict in-
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
BOARDS ADJOURNED SESSION
Board of Supervisors Complete Monthly Grist of Allowing Bills
 and Acquisitions.


 An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Court House, Wednesday, all members of the board being present.
 The report of the County Horticul- tural Commissioner was received and filed. William Allen was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Board of Hor- ticultural Commissioners.
 Chairman Webster was instructed to secure desks and necessary equip ment for the Horticultural Commis- sioners' room in the Court House.
 The petition for the James Bragg road was received and the board ap- pointed as viewers Edward Dool and T. P. Taggart to act with the County Surveyor.
 The board allowed the usual bills.
 The board ordered that Harvey Nc Cutcheon, county indigent, be sent to Wichita, Kansas.
 Arrangements were made for heat ing the various rooms in the Court House, and the requisition of the County Physician was granted.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07

depreciation of rule adopted by the stockholders a year ago, to the effect that all proxies must be in the hands of the secretary at least i've days be fore the meeting at which they were to be voted.
 Proponents of the proposition to in- crease the capital stock probably were not sorry at this turn of affairs, as at meeting held few days ago, in which the subject was generally dis cussed by stockholders, 1t appeared evident that the proposed increase would be voted down if it were sub. mitted to a ballot.
 It is likely the subject will come up again at the annual meeting of the water company, to be held in January.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
How to Treat a sprain.

Sprains. swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlains Eminent. This liniment reduces in flammation and soreness so that sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Sam. W. Dunaway, druggist
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
ROYAL NEIeHsoRs TO ORGANIZE

& l., Gallaher, ceputy Head Con
 al of the Modern Woodmen, is work ing to establish court of the Royal Neighbors at Imperial, and an open metting is announced for next Monday 10 advance the interests of his order.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07

Does your r aLO need tuning? See )r write the Imperial Valley Music Houso, Imper al.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
WEATHER ON THE DESERT
Remarkable EquabiIity of the Climate
 of Imperial Valley.

The following tabulated record of weather during the month of October in El Centro will be found interesting to analyze and study:
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07
A nnOunce me nit

We have opened an up-to-dste, high elsss billiard and pool room ln the 5Isekinton building with five pool ts 5es and one billiard table. Best made with accurate and quick eusb Ions.
 Modern two-chalr barber shop skilled workmen, best of service.
 Every appointment up-to-date and for the convenience and comfort ot patrons.
 None but hIoh-eIsss patronage coll cited nor desired.
 Preston & Gibson Blackinton Block El Centro, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1908-11-07

Fine meals at Commercial hotel. Inn perial. Cal, 25c; A. R. Brigden, 25-tt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01
Tonic and Appetizer.

w. H. Parsons is ex-State Senator and
ex-special Judge of the Supreme Court
of Texas, also Brigadier General in Con
federate Army. In a recent letter from
925 II ST., n. w, Warrington, ID. O., this
prominent gentleman says;
"Upon the recommendation of per-
sonal friends and many strong testimo-
malls of the efficacy of Peruna in the
treatment of the numerous symptoms OF
the grip, with which have been affect
ed for four months past, haye been in
duced 10 undergo a treatment of this
Justly celebrated formula.
~ feel decided change for the better
after using it only one week. 1t is es-
pecially good in toning up the stomach,
aud has decided effect upon my appe-
tite. / therefore feel much encouraged
that I am on the road 10 complete res
toFation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01
MUCH ORATORY IN
COMMITTEES OF WHOLE
Another Senate Caucus last
Night, the Third of
The Week

The late afternoon work OF the SEN
ate Tuesday was largely IN ;he com
mittee OF the whole with Senator Rus.
sell welding the gayel The further
Consideration o. the school law. No.
81, by Paschal, occupied very large
part Of the time Senator Blair rode
the high horse of oraioiy around and
about. snd made the charger leap aud
plunge when on the bridge OF Individ-
pal Liberty The senator from Katy did
not Ike the idea of too much com
pusory education. and had no hesi.
fancy IN saving so. Nj Davis rather
plugged the idea OF a child or it's
parents being too sensitive to have
triiani officer send its parents TO school
suggesting that a parent not desiring to
have the child in school required the
assistance of officials to make good
citizen. Stewart and Eggerman also
felt the bill was OF merit and deserv-
ing OF the support OF the senate.
Senator Hatchatt also favored the
idea Of not having too many compul-
sory officials. and declared the children
OF the c0ttonraisers were needed to
pick cotton. practically opposing the
hill, but admitted he would vote for
three months term OF compulsory at.
tendance.
The caurta speech of Haichett met
a jolt from Taylor who declared the
picking OF cotton might be necessary
once in a while. but a pupil who had
to remain at home and aid in getting
money for lazy parents was getting a
very poor Start on lfes journey.
In the general debate which follow
ed Senator Davis said the state 81 Ok.
liahoma could not afford 10 not pass
The compulsory educational measure
then before The senate committee of
the whole. He eluidated on the ease
with which the school board might set
the term Of four or FIVE months to
meet the eXgencies of tha particular
district and declared the truant Off
Ger necessity, explaining teacher
conbl not send for the n lice each
The vote was close, lhe term of com
pulsory attendance TO extend from
three TO six months winning by a ma
iority OF one. With that provided for,
lhe mmittoe OF The whole recon-
mended that the bill pass. as amended
and It was advanced 10 third reading.
Miscellany Matters.
The disposition OF the printing ques-
tion for the time WAS accomplished by
che clerks and committee chairman, all
Of the members apparently satisfied
A eaneus was held after the senate
adjourned, being the third one the
senator's had been engaged in this
week, bu' the week Is not more than
half hnished.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01

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Appetite and Digestion Poor.
Mr.. Charles Schweihs, Lexington,
Texas, writes;
II suffered from catnrrh Of the liver,
What / ate disagreed with me. / was
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had rush Of blood TO the head. I was
very despondent, and took no pleas
ure in anything. My appetite was
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01

Special to Daily Leader.
New York, March 3l.-Generations
of a2ure blood flow Ia the veins OF
Prince Helie dc Sagnn. In reality his
Is a German title: "Prlnz yon Sagan
the accurate Almanneh de Gotha calls
him Ills ancient family is as noble
Ia Prussia as in France, where hie
aged father is the Due de Talleyrand.
10 the natural course OF events the
Prince, as the first born son, viii sWt
ceed hs father in the possession OF
the Ducny of Sagan, an estate IN Prus
sian Silesia The Increase from the
the Duchy would be $500 600 a year had
not the Duo de Talleyrand's creditors
obtained legal hold of an Of il, save
$1,000 year, The old Duke q dandy
and spendlhrift in his youth. Is a pare
tic now, so he has little need of money.
But no man can tell what is the an
lnal income of Prince Helie de Sagan
although some women may be able
70 guess at IT,
For during the trial of the suit
which de sagan brought against his
cousin, the Casiellanes. for attack
ing him. Count B0ni handed into court
a bundle Of letters. saying,
n ask the president of the court
10 read these letters which are o. a
character so intimate that they can
not be published. But they contait
things SO abominable and place this
person IN SO despicabla light that ne
must acknowledge them or Drcve them
90 be lorgeries
They are fOrReries. cried the
Prince. and will prove them So
Count Boni had intlmated as strong
IN as he could that women. very dear
friends of the Prince, who had found
him very dear, had written the letters.
Scored BY the Prosecutor.
~ is interesting 10 quote the re-
marks 0f tbe public prosecutor at that
trial. which resulted IN the court
awarding 20 cents damages 10 Prince
Helie
Nearly every day the court has to
judge cases like this lt was COM
anon gutter fight nothing more or
less The only difference IS in the So
cial station Of ere cOmhatanis aud IA
the cut OF their coats ! 10 not think
THAI the Injuries on the rrnees side
We're So very SERIOUS Anyway ne
was able Ia haYe himself photographed
Ia bed with handaess around has head
soon after the Incident d Is not a
question either ol the lregs OF society
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01
CAREER OF PRINCE
WHO is HERE A-WOOlNG
Heir 10 The Duchy Of Sagan in PnSsan SiIeSia and Of
the Due de Sagan His Affair With BOni His
Name Prominent iu a Criminal Affair.

mounting up from below but rather
OF the elite coming down TO the dregs.
Boni de Ca5tellane characterized his
own flesh and blood hy saying:
There viii be no duel, for. nova
days, the Prince dc Sagan cannot fnd
seconds TO represent him..
In word, Prince Helle dc sasan
tas for Years been without YisiBle
means ~ support" Once his name
wax prominent I'm a criminal affair
Notes had been forged ia The name of
Max Lebaudy. the late sugar million
airc. who was the prey of harpies Of
AN breeds
Whether or not Beni De Castellane
is right I'm saving no man VIII so out
with de Sagan now. the Prince has
been on the "held OF honor many
times. Ever since he reached the
years OF mdiscretion he has been
fighting duels. One OF the encounters
was with Prince George Stourdza. As
IA preliminary De Sagan slapped the
other Prince on the face ia the lobby
of the opera, then wounded him Ia a
duel
Other Encounters.
The Prince de Sagan pummellod
Nuiue Barbour the lawyer, for having
declared that Nine de Cast. the mill.
iOnaire sportswoma, had posed for the
nude Masked Woman be sagan
.prolEssed 70 be very much in love with
Mime. de Cast I'D that time BarhouX
took vengeance by having the Prince
fined SiOO in q police court
De Sagan denounced Prince de Cha
iais as an imposter. claiming the an
cient title for himself DC Chalais had
recently married Miss Beatrice Win
ans. OF Baltimore now dead Bur the
Prince declared himself above de Sa-
gans challenge 10 a duel, and it IS
noticeable that hs stiil wears the
title Dc Chalais
The men Of the family OF the Prince
dc Sagan hayc been fond OF marrying
American women The Duo de Nalen-
Cay De Sagans brother. was divorced
hy Ills wife the lovely Helen Morton,
Levi r. Morton's daughter A cousia
oi De sasan, Maurice a. Tayyefand-
Perigird nnc de pino. was divorced An
turn by two American wives The
lrsi had been Miss Elizabeth Carter
Qi New Orleans: the second was born
Miss Adele Ssnpaon She who was
Anna Could only recently lId herself
of boni a Caatel|ane
Now holie dc Sagan comes a'W0oing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-01

leg was peeled from the knee, my foot
was like a piece Of raw flesh, and had
TO walk on crvtches ] bought cake
of CGticura Soap, q box Of Cuticura
Ointment. and q bottle of Cuticura
Pills After the 1rst two treatments
the swelling went down, and in two
months my leg was cured and the new
skin came on. The doctor could not
believe his own eyes when he saw that
Cuticura had cured me and said that
he would use u for his own patients.
1 used two cakes ol Cuticura Soap,
three boxes Of Ointment. and five bot
ties of Resolvent, and 1 have now been
cured over seven years. and but for
the Cuticura Remedies 1 might have
lost my lie. l have lots of grand
children. and they are frequent users
Of Cuticura. and ] always recommend
Il 70 tie many people whom my busi-
ness brings % my house every day.
Mrs. Jean Bnptiste Renaud, clairvoy-
ant. 277, Montana ST., Montreal, Que,
Feb. 10 1907"