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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Pupils in the sixth, seventh and
eighth grades at Pendleton are taking
up their duties an hour earlier in the
morning, on the daylight conserva-
ton" plan. Hours are from a. m. to
2:3O p. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Have been used for generations in
treating coughs DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey contains both combined with
other valuable Ingredients Look fer
the bell on the bottle. Be sure you &c,
DIT. Bell's.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
VIII Ornte.

Judge Peter Fl. Darcy, Salem $
silver tongued orator, has been select
ed bv the committee having in charge
the program for the celebration OF
Memorial Day at independence, to de-
liver the grafton on that day,-Salefn
Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
j. +*#****+*#********+ j. - +


4 If any business man in Dallas .
i has failed to receive one of the y
/ new telephone directories con-
+ tanning a list of business houses =
1. only, he is invited to call at the =
j. Observer office and get one.
!. cards, and are handy for quick !
4 reference, as no residence num-
4. bers are given. Call soon, as the I
j. supply will soon be exhausted.
..
=. f.s..s.s.S.*%%+*%%+*++++A =. 4. i. i. j.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

ls guaranteed for letter, Tingworm,
eczema ehapped hands and lips. run
ning sores. ulcers and in fact an skin
diseases Good to use after having. Csc
box.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Sick headache results from a disor-
dered condition Of the stomach, and
can be cured by the use of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try
it For sale by all good dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

J. n Howell. a popular druEgist oi
GresusburE. Ky says we use cham
berialns Coueh Remedy On cur oWn
househo,t and know q b sxce1snt -
For sale by an rood deaierA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
Married by Justice.

julius ]. Sommers and Rose Strong
residents of the vicinity of lndepend-
ence, were married Tuesday afternoon
at the court house by Justice OF the
Peace Hardy Holman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

For the large and IncreasinE sale 81
Dr. Rsl's Fiae-Tar-Honey. When IN
the need % q couEh meticlne try u
and you um knou TIE resson-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

To suffer with sore eyes when one 26c
tube of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve
will cure you. We guarantee it. You
risk nothing. It's a creamy, snow
white ointment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
EcZPnla

Yields readily to DIR. Bells Antiseptic
Salve. You see an Improvement after
the first application. We guarantee it.
1t is clean and pleasant to use. 25c a
box.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
United Evangelical Church.


Services Sunday, May 2S:
1000 a. m.-Sunday school.
1900 a. Morning worship.
2,3O D. m.-Junior K. t. c. u.
7:3O p. NIX. L. G. e.
500 .. m.-Evening service; topic
The Man Up a Tree"
The public is cordially invited.
C. b. GATES, Pastor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

= oampaiga for factories has beer
.i s--i'sa y he Msdford Commercia.
e.la' Hlth -Patrouizs home industries.
si one q its slogans
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Ose Dr. Bells Anu-Pain. Relief Is al.
.. .-.-' ils'antaneous Is also good exter.
nl-ly Tor an kinds Of pain. sold ev.
eryEhere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

The Hood River County Court has
awarded two contracts FOR four miles
OF macadam highway az s50oo per
mile.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Grants Pass is arranging the details
p a rose festival to be held probably
next month. and VIII also celebrate
ne Fourth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Governor West has promised the
people q RoseburE that he vin attend
their strawberry festival Il his Ofscizi
duties 90 not interfere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
25c is n Small Amount

You would not suffer one day for five
times that amount. Then try Suther-
lands Eagle Eye Salve. We guarantee
it to cure. It's painless and harmless.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

A Marshield company is figuring
with the town council of Bandon on a
paving contract.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Department No. OF circuit court
for the May term. will be convened IN
Dallas by Judge Galloway. Monday,
May 20.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Ihs saastde siEnsi has s-ls-rss a.
fcur-eolunn uusrta.
LsF.i biHnts Ter ais ~ IA,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
Sunrise Restaurant
Chop suey and Noodles
Smith Building: Main and Mil Streets
Dallas. Oregon
Why Fuperimeut

Al Albany a big booster meeting Is
to be held inthe near future.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

Legal blanks for sale at this Ofhes
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26
Horse shooting and General Black
snithlng.

1 can cure Quarter Cracks and Con
trarted Feet. also Interfering anc
Forging. guarantee all work nrst-
ciass. An ask the public 10 10 give
me a fair trial also cure eorns on
horses feet
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-05-26

If you do not see what you want in
this list, let us know. We can ar
range any combination to suit you.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
". K. HYER, JR.
COMMUNICATES
s. -
WITH FLETCHER
OF COMMERCIAL AS
ISOLATION Is ENDEAvoRlNo,
THROUGH FLoRlDA's REPRE-
sENTATivEs, TO SECURE AP-
PRECIPITATION FOR PENSACOLA
NAVY YARD.

w. K Flyer, IT.. president Of the
Pensacola Commercial Association Of
this city has taken. mp the matter re-
lating to the appropriations for the
Pensacola navy yard with Senator
Duncan U. Fletcher and is doing all
he can as the head Of the commercial
association to protect the interests Of
Pensacola
= Mr.. Hyer has not only written let
ters to the senator, but he has taken
: up the matter by telegraph. having
wired the senator in reference to the
matter yesterday.
. Mr.. Hyer In his effort to secure
adequate appropriations for the navy
yard has not only the support OF the
entire commercial association, but Of
the entire citizenship Of Pensacola.
and 1t is hoped that his work will re-
suit In the obtaining of an adequate
appropriation for the yard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
, q . q . = . . q q q = . q
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT I
; Q q q q q q q . o Q = . q o :

Pensacola, Fla. Feb. Z, 1911.
At q meeting of the directors of the
American National Bank held this day
at eleven o'clock, a. m. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty
God. in His infinite wisdom, to remove
from our midst our beloved associate,
Charles M. Covington, loving hus-
band, kind father and an enterpris-
ing citizen; therefore,
Be 1t Resolved, That we deeply de-
plore the loss Of one Of our most USE
full directors. and desire to assure Mr..
h L. Covington. our associate, and
especially Mrs. Theresa Covington and
other members Of the family, Of our
profound sympathy and coincidence for
them in their hour of bereavement;
and
Be It Further Resolved. That a CODY
OF this resolution be spread upon the
minutes. copy transmitted to Mrs.
Theresa Covington. and copy pub
lished in the Pensacola papers.
T. F. MCGOURIN,
FRANK REILLY,
Committee
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

arms bought several boxes Of ointment. gave
him blood medicine, and had two doctors TO
treat him, but he rot worse al the time. He
had It about six months when . friend told
me shout Cuticurs. ! sent and got . bottle
Of Cuticura Resolyent, cake OF Cuticurs
three days after using them he began to
improve. He began to take long maps and
20 stop scratching his head. After taking
ment and three cakes Of sop be was sound
and well. and never had any breaking out ct
any kind His hair came out in little curis
Ill over his head. don't think anything
else would have cured him except Cuttcura:
II have bought Cuticura Ointment ana
Soap several times since to use for cuts ane
sores and have never known them to fail TO
cure what put them on. Cuticura Soap b
the best chat ! have ever used for toilet
purpo.es." tSigned Mrs F. E. Harmon.
R. F. D. 2, Atoka. Tenn, Sept 10. 1910.
world. Send to Potter dug Chem. Corp,
sole props. Boston. for free Book on the skin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
Letter From Sister in-LaW
Probably Saved His Life.

During the month Of November.
1908, ! was taken with pains In the
back, loins and legs could not sleep,
had no appetite and it. stopped down.
I could not straighten up. For the
pain in my back I tried several reme-
dies Of several doctors. but OF no
avail. / could not get any relief. MY
Vffe's sister, Mrs. r. J. Black, 1874
90. Broad St. Philadelphia. Pa. wrote
and advised me to try DR.. Kumers
Swamp-Root, that It had cured her
and several others. then wrote you
for a sample bottle, which received
by return mail. Even the sample
brought good results. After taking
the sample you sent me. bought a
small bottle and It began to do me
good. bought four bottles and to-
day am free from pains in my back.
loins and limbs and sleep fine, eat
good and my indigestion has gone en-
tirely, and ! surely had q bad attack
OF indigestion. am not troubled with
pains in the hack and limbs at al and
feel like new being and wish TO
state that DR.. Kilmers 6wamp-Root
cured me entirely Of all those all
ments.
MY &Be - OA ySdIS. Wy ldo0 - q
mason; my occupation IL foreman for
the Birmingham Water Works Co.
2114 First Ave. live at 241s Fourth
Ave-, Birmingham. Ala. and will glad
ly speak in praise o. DR.. Kilmer's
swamp-Root 1t any and all times a.
think It 10 the best medicine that
Yours truly,
J. +. MANLEY,
Birmingham. Ala.
Jefferson County,
State Of Alabama.
Personally appeared before me. NJ.
A. LAyst. q Notary Public In and for
said County in said State. J. +. Man
ley who was made known to me. and
who bsing by me duly sworn deposes
and says that the above statements
are true.
N. A. LAYET,
Notary Public.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
JOHNSTON rs HANGED.

Waynesboro. Ga, Feb. 8.-Calvin
January 10. The trap was sprung at
11:22 a. m. and he was pronounced
dead within fifteen minutes. The ne
gro went to the gallowe with as little
emotion as that showed turing his
trial and had no statment to make.
At the jail he said that the girl. Rosa
lie Small, was at the store when he
killed Mt. Jones and that her action
In going with him after the murder
was voluntary. The girl has been re-
spited until February "a, pending &C.
ton Of the prison commission upon
her case
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
MuRDERERS AND JAIL
BREAKERS ARE CAPTURED

Tampa. Fla, Feb. al. e. UAman
and Robert Futch. who escaped from
the Gainesville, Fla, iai. yesterday
afternoon after shooting Tailor Tor.
lay, were recaptured about two miles
south OF that city early this morning
and are now In Jail. Futch was shot
In the back by Torlay and may die.
Ullman IL unhurt.
Dogs were used in the chase. which
lasted all night Futch was unable to
go further and they were mile apart
when caught Tailor Torlay Is in SO.
rious condition.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
CAPT. ANDERSON
AT HOME ILL

The many friends Of Capt L ]. An
derson. deputy marshal. will regret tt
learn that he is i'll and confined to his
home. He has been feeling bad fo9
several days. but it was not until
Tuesday evening that he was forced
to so home and go to bed.
During the illness Of Capt Ander-
son, his place Is being filled at the
police station by Onicer Milton Frank
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
Letter 20
Or. kIImer q Co.,
Din0hamton, N. y.

Prove VIVA. Swamp Root Will Do For
You.
Send to Dr.. Kilmer 4 Co, Bingham
ton. N. r. for . sample bottle. It viii
$convince anyone. You Will also re-
.sceive q booklet Of valuable informa-
,tion, telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention the Pensacola Daily Journal.
Regular ffty-cent and one-dollar eize
bottles for sale at all drug stores
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
LADIES' HOME
JOURNAL PATTERNS

The March style book, %
pages, has arrived. These are
free. The Spring style book,
178 pages, sells for zoe, and
coupon, good for 15c pattern,
free with each book. The
Embroidery book sells for &c
each, contains 81 pages of
the newest styles of ernbroid-
cry. 7. II. Lannon & Co.,
zoo and 202 South Palafox
Street, Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

years; Hermedes and Lenore, 10
years; Honore, Is years; Celina, II
years; Narcisse, Octavia and Phyllis,
16 years; Olive, IA years; Philippe,
1S years; Alexander, IL years; Ro-
sina, IL years: Bruno, 10 years;
Pierre, years: Eugene, we lose him;
Edpuard and Elisa, Z years; Arden,
s years; Camille, 5 years; Zoel, 4
years; Hilaire, he go barefoot How
much?"-Everybody
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
ARRESTED ON
VAGRANCY CHARGE

Nelson Howard. colored. was ar
rested and placed in the city Jail yes
terday afternoon with a charge of va
grancy docketed against him. He
said that he was from Montgomery.
Ala. and that he is a shoemaker by
trade. He claims that he has Just
come to this city and that he is look
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
NOT THE FIGHTER

Chicago, Feb. S.-Confusing dis
patches from Hot Springs, Ark, to
the effect that Terry McGovern, prize
fighter, was seriously i'll there, were
set Alright today when it became
known that the patient referred 10 in
the dispatches was not the man
known to the followers Of the prize
ring. but another Torrance McGovern
OF Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
Wanted, Lightning Calculator.

Wanted, Lightning Calculator.
A Quebec shoe dealer recently re-
ceived the following order from
French Canadian customer:
"You will put some shoe ON my
little families like this, and send by
Sam Jameson the carrier: One man.
Jean St., Jean (me), AZ years; one
woman. Sophie st. Jean (she), Al
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE
BROMO Quinine. the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy re-
moves cause. Call for full name.
Look for signature =. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

Every family mas need Of a good.
reliable liniment. For sprains. bruis -.
soreness OF the muscles and rheu-
matte pains there is none better than
Chamherlain's. Sold by all dealers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

Ing for work. but the officers have
noticed him lettering, and think that
he could have found some employment
If he had tried as hard as he claims.
He will be given q hearing this
morning at o'clock when the city
court convenes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
Backache, rheumatism, sleepIessne..

Backache, rheumatism, SIeepIessnes
Result from disordered kidneys. Fo-
ley Kidney Pills have helped others,
they will help you. Mrs. J. B. Miller.
Syracuse. N. T.. says, For a long time
suffered with kidney trouble and
rheumatism. had severe backaches
and felt all played out. After taking
two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills my
backache is gone and where used to
lie awake with rheumatic pains now
sleep in comfort. Foley Kidney Pills
did wonderful things for me-" Try
them now.
w. A. D'Alemberte, druggist and
apothecary, 121 S. Palafox st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

j uey WOuo dry
up and leave .
scale. Then IL
would break out
again and IL
spread all over his
head. All the hair
came out and his
head was scAly all
over. Then h Is
face broke out all
over in red bumps
and 1t kept spread
ing until It WAS
IN his hands and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
HURRY BASKETS.

Here are values that should certainly ap-
peal to all economical inclined-no lots are
complete it's simply question of size
wanted--and you who have small feet, why
it's a picnic-but then you will have to
Hurry and then some Hurry.
HURRY NO. $500 and $500 Wiohert
and Gardiner Shoes, patents, lace and
buttons, light and heavy soIes, sizes
I, ala, 2, 21-2, 8, 31-2, 4, 41-2 and
5, to HURRY .$2o4
HURRY NO. $500 Ladies' Patent
Shoes, lace and buttons, various
styles, sizes to S, to HURRY 800. 1.7s
HURRY NO. $500 and $3.50 Ladies'
Patent Tip Shoes, light and heavy
soles, mostly small sizes, to Hurry. 1.S9
HURRY NO. $500 and $3.50 Ladies'
Lace Shoes, small sizes, mostly French
heels, to HURRY ........ 1.24
HURRY NO. 5-ons lot Ladies' OK
fords, lace, button, etc, a general as
sortment, values up to $3.50. to
HOhHf -..-.--............ 1.19
HURRY NO. eLadies' Patent Tis Ok
fords, various styles, but small sizes,
$500 values to HURRY ........ 1.76
HURRY NO. Tone lot Ladies' Suede
Pumps, beaded oxfords, Wei Kids,
$500 and $3.50 values, sizes to 4,
no two alike, to HURRY ........... Ia
HURRY NO. s-$4.0o Ladies Bronze, -
AnkIe-strap Pumps. sizes I to 51.2,
HURRY NO. e-Ladies' Tan Brown
oxfords and one eyeIet Pumps, $3.50
to $3.50 values, all small sizes, to
HURRY ............ INSTRUMENTATION. 1T
HURRY NO. 1o-chiIdren's and Misses
Patent Shoes, various styles and
sizes, broken lots, $50 to $3.50
values, to HURRY ......... 80
HURRY NO: 11-chIdrsn's skuifsr OK
fords, sizes badly broken, what's left
to HURRY Observation-Disclosures. "a
HURRY NO. 12-chdren's Felt JuIIsts,
fur tops, broken sizes, $50 values,
to HURRY ~
HURRY NO. 13-Ladiss, $50 Felt. go
JEIiets, various eolors, to HURRY. ~
HURRY NO. 14-$7Oo Edwin Ciapp
Mems patent shoes, various styles,
sizes 4, Ala, 8, 51-2, 6, s1-2, 9,
9f2, you know the make, to HURRY $50
HURRY NO. $500 Mems Shoes,
patents, gun metal calls, viei kids,
buttons, Iaees, in complete lots, sizes
4, 41-2, s, 51-2, g, 61.2, and 71-2,
to HURRY Observation-Disclosures. 2.4S
HURRY NO. 16-S50o Mems oxbIood
Shoes, sizes broken, 41-2, s, STA 8,
61-2, 2, 71-2 and 8, to HURRY ...... $40
HURRY NO. 17-$4oo and $3.50 Mems
Shoes, patents, vieis and calls, diff
ferent kinds and styles, sizes 4, 41.2,
5, 1-2, 6, 61-2 7, 71-2, to HURRY. 1.oS
HURRY NO. 1s-$5.oo, $500 and $3.50
Mems Oxfords, patents, viei kids and
gun metal calls, some few tans, just
general assortment, but sizes all
small, you who have small fest hurry. 1.74
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
NEGRO WOMAN
GIVEN 80 DAYS
CLARA M'cAskiLl, WHO CREATED
DISTURBANCE At POLICE STA.
TON MONDAY NIGHT, WAS
SENTENCED BY RECORDER.

Clara McCaskill, the negro woman
who was arrested Monday night for
fighting with her husband. and who
created such a disturbance at the po-
lice station, was given a trial yester-
day morning in the city court. and
was sentenced to hard labor for the
city for thirty days.
Clara was very unruly when arrest
ed and it took eight men to hold her
while waiting for the patrol wagon to
arrive. She fought the turnkey all the
way down to the station and when
she got there she fought everybody in
sight. After being put in a cell she
kept the neighborhood aroused for
several hours by her screams.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
N. P. Bryan Nominated
{ By a Majority Of 6l0


tcontinued From Page one)
being intended to induce the voters to
vote against me and for Mr.. Bryan;
and there are strong indications that
evidence exists that large number OF
voters were induced thereby to refrain
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
HEAD WAS SCALY
HAIR ALL CAME OUT
And Baby's Face Broke Out in Red
Bumps. Spread on Hands and
Arms. Tried Several Treatments,
but He Got Worse All the Time.
Mother Says, ~ Don't Think Any
thing Else Would Have Cured
Him Except Cuticura."

"When my nrst baby was six months old
be broke out on his head with little bumps.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09

REBELS ARE SHOT,
Cape Haitien. Feb. S.-General
Milhonard, the head of the revolution
airy forces, and i've other rebel gener-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-09
Mems Shoes, Oxfords and
Pumps.

Consisting OF all feathers, and variety Of
styles, the worlds best shoemakers to choose
from yet, HURRY.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-07
Fighting the White Plague.

Nearly sl5, 1000; 900 was spent In
the campaign against consumption in
this counntry last year, according to
the figures of the National. Associa-
.tion for the Study and Prevention Of
tuberculosis. As the New York
World says the amount IL nearly don-
BILE that devoted to; this benefcent
use In 1909 and almost attasns the
proportions Of war budget; 1t would
indeed have built two Dreadnoughts
of the Connecticut or Kansas type:
Little more than quarter Of CEN
tury has elapsed since Koch's discov-
cry of the tubercle bacillus made
possible systematic attack on the
disease, and it is mainly within the
last ten years that the fight has been
carried on under international CO.
operation. AS an exhibit Of society's
progress in the moral equivalent Of
war;" the campaign against the white
plague musb rank among the great
achievements Of the wonderful first
decade. of the twentieth century. Fl
nally the white plaque, which is the
most destructive enemy of the human
race, will be conquered and will en-
tirely disappear from the ear5h
Rapid strides pre being made toward
this most desirable consummation
now by the successful fight shat is
being made by all the nations Of the
earth. It will take little time. but
this dreaded enemy of the human
family is doomed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-07
vote? Why not, elect the federal ~.
dietary everywhere by popular

vote? Why not elect the federal ~.
dietary everywhere by popular
,vote?' 4.
y But few short years ago, When
the trusts were more :completely in
the saddle, when the corporations
held sway in the Legislatures OF the
States, when the big insurance conn
panies spent the policyholders' mon
:ey to elect candidates Of the interests,
when no one dared to raise a voice
against the greed Of the tariff ba-
rons, Chauncey Mitchell Depew went
up and down the country as the spec
ial agent of optimism. Everything
was ell right then:
But now, says The CommoneIr,
when the "back-to-the-people" move
ment is, showing signs of real life,
when the common people are within
sight of popular government, every
thing turns into}a dark, damp gloom,
ard the distinguished senator begins
to fear that the American people, az
ter all, are really net ready for self
government. Poor old Depew de-
serves sympathy. He has represent
ed the trusts and big corporations sc
long that he can see no good In any
thing else.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-02-07
Poor Old Depew.

Poor old Chauncey Depew, who
represents the trusts and big COL
:Dorarions in the United States senate
as senator from New York, has
grown real pessimistic since the peo-
pie turned him down in the last e1::-
tion by electing a Democratic les:s.
lature, and sees great and lasting
trouble to the country If the prcpo-
sition to elect senators by popular
vote is carried into effect. This is
what he predicted in the sena::: the
other day, when it had that proposi-
ton under consideration.
'"rhis resolution, as reported from
the judiciary committee" said De-
pew, Seems to permit the States to
disfranchise large classes Of their
electors. It virtually repeals the
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the constitution. The next cry
will be why not, elect the supreme
court of the United States by ? ;pular