The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1910-08-13

The Stevens county democratic convention was
held here Saturday afternoon, with good repre-
sentaton from all parts of the county, The pro-
ceedings lasted during three hours of the after
noon, and another session was held in the evening.
John G. Kulzer of Valley was selected as chair
man, and A. V. Downs of Northport secretary
The committee appointed on credentials and Or
ganization was composed of A. B. Sansburn, Col
vile; B. H. Taylor, Sprngdale; D. J. Burk, COL
vile; A. V. Shepler, Chewelah; T. E. Irish, Deer
Park.
The chair appointed as the committee on resolu-
tions j. C. Harrigan, John B. Slater, Chris Nc
Donell, Colville; J. H. Long, Newport; E. Open
heimer, Cheweah.
Accredited votes to the number of II were re-
ported by the credentials committee, and the fol-
lowing delegates were selected to represent Ste
vens county at the state convention:
A. V. Shepler N. Wiltz Chewelah; F. Y. Will
son, Thos. Mclaughlin, Northport; l. T. Peterson.
Marcus; Geo. H. Bevan, Kettle Falls; ]. F. Coontz,
Daisy; M. C. Peltier. Fruitland; T. R. Major.
Cedonia; John B. Slater S. S. Beggs. Colville;
T. E. Irish, Deer Park John G. Kuzer, Valley;
B. H. Taylor, Springdae; J. H. Long, A. S. Sher-
lock- Newport; Elmer Thackston, lone
A resolution was passed to allow those attend
ing the state convention to cast the full vote for
this county as unit.
The committee on resolutions presented the fol-
lowing, which were adopted by the convention,
and hearty applause followed the vote:
I'VE, the democrats of Stevens county in con-
vention assembled, realizing the necessity of
closer attention of the public to the administration
of county affairs and all other public trusts pledge
our support to the principles of strict, impartial
and economical enforcement of the law.
Believing that the best interests not only of
the public but of the party, may be subserved by
adhering strictly to party lines during the primary
election. we urge all democrats to attend their
own primaries and aid in selecting a democratic
county and congressional ticket which will appeal
to our best citizenship.
I'VE favor direct legislation, the election of
United States senators by direct vote of the people,
and the nomination of supreme judges by direct
primary. ,-g@
I'VE favor the public Endorsement of township
organization as provided by law, and recommend
the presentation of petition submitting the ques
ton at the next general election.
I'VE denounce the state road law and the state
aid road law, and indorse the position taken by the
state convention of county commissioners and by
the Washington state grange that these laws be
repealed
1--WE pledge our earnest support to the further
opening of the two great waterways in this county,
to greater development of the resources of Ste
vens county by the opening of more and better
thoroughfares, to releasing for settlement the
public lands within this county, and to state con-
servation of state resources.
Addresses were made by Chairman John G.
Kulzer, John B. Slater, Geo. H. Bevan, J. c.
Harrigan, D. J. Burk, A. V. Shepler B. H. Taylor,
Chris Mcdonnell, Albert G. Kulzer of Spokane,
J. A. Rockford, S. S. Beggs.
The spirit of the convention was most harmoni-
and enthusiastic, and the expression of opinion
from the various parts of the county showed a
general belief that this will be democratic year
in Stevens county
Certain it is that the resolutions embody prin-
cples which will appeal to every taxpayer in the
county. The public wants certain things done.
The democratic party pledges itself to accomplish
these things if placed in the position to do so.
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Pointing out the alarming increase in school dis
trict Indebtedness, and urging general effort to
remove the growing incubus, State Superintendent
Henry B. Dewey has addressed circular letter to
the county superintendents, giving the figures of
school Indebtedness throughout the state for each
child of school age. This has increased from 3.54
in 1890 to 1886 in 1909.
Superintendent Dewey makes the surprising
statement that the districts of the state paying
out more money on the interest of the indebted
ness than the total interest coming in from the in
vestment of the permanent school fund.-
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The Spokane Fish Protective Association has
completed arrangements to lberate between 5,OOO,-
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