THE MORNING ASTOMAN, ASTORIA, OREGON.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1908.
Northern Man Writes of
Conditions in the South
The following communication was
received by Mr. W. J. Ingalls from a
friend in Florida, and while some of
the opinions therein expressed are
hardly in accord with those of many
who have studied the subjects, never
theless the Astorian is glad to pub
lish the article, as an interesting and
lively letter in the old South:
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.,-To be a
voter a man must have been a resi
dent of the State two years and the
county six months. He can then run
for any public office by making pub-1
lie announcement of his intention to
do so. At every political meeting he
is expected to tell his own story of hi !
qualifications for the office he desires,
without any help from anyone, and he
never has a good word for any office
holder or office seeker except it is
for the man who is running for thte j
same office he wants. !
Polk County is about to elect
County officials.
The County Judge and all officials
are elected by popular vote and all
hold office two years or more.
I have attended two political meet
ings; every office holder and those
seeking office sit on a raised platform.
The present tax assessor was the only
man who didn't have an opponent. Tht
high Sheriff had five men who wanted
his job. He was called to give an
account of himself and told what he
had done, while in office and what he
would promise to do in the future.
His oponants told the people how he
had a pass, and had in many ways
neglected his duty. If a candidate for
office ever did anything in an official
way, any suspicious act, he is asked
at these meetings to explain it and
if not made perfectly clear to his
hearers that he had done no wrong
to the county or any man in it, he will
get no votes.
The primaries are held in May, and
the candidate getting the most votes
there is the only candidate at the reg-
nlar election. The qualifications for
office here are honesty and ability
and without them one had better not
try for office. There is only one party
m local politics but in. National I find
many white men who vote with the
G. O. P. The high Sheriff is one,
but that wont stand in the way of his
getting more votes than any of his
five oponants which he is sure of
and re-election.
Judge Preston came from
Iowa !
years ago, and is sure of a re-election.
I am indebted to hjm for a few court '
records-Many think "up north" that ;
... lt.c ouuu ooum mere is no re- j
spect ior law, tnat every man carries described, giving, however, to the
a gun and settles his troubles on the' owner or owners of any lands abut
spot. J ting or fronting on such tide and
We believe in no part of the United overflow lands, the preference right
States where the laws are more re-! t0 Purchase said tide and overflow
spected and better enforced, where ! h.n,d at th mlhest Pr,ce ,ffei:ed Pr0:
ic v;rf,, ,j -u vided such officer is made- in good
honesty virtue and character are more faith and a,so Med tha, theB,and
highly prized or better protected than win not be sold nor any offer therefor
in the Solid South . An ex-Judge accepted for less than $5.00 per acre,
was arrested and fined $20 for not the Board reserving the right to re
filling according to law. Jject any and all bids. Said lands are
A great temperance war is going ' situated in Clatsop County, Oregon,
through the south and the next legis-' and, de5cribed as follows:
lature will try and pass a state pro-1 . B,emg a" accretion outside the ong
i, t : t i nal meander lines of section 29, T. 9
hibitory law. It is now on the local . v R. 6 w of the Willamette Merid-1
option plan and out ride the cities, ; ian situated in Clatsop County, State
the laws are very strict. They say j of Oregon, beginning at a point on
the home and family are never safe section line between sections 29 and
where the bar-room exhists. j 30, 1497 feet N. 1 deg. 04 min. E. of
There aer plenty of "Blind Tigers" j quarter corner between said sections
here but the Sheriff, and Judge Pres-1 29 and 30". co , . ,.
ton, have made it very hot for them I CUrfdi , ,g' 1H,dlS"
.t, - r i , , ; tance, 1410 feet; description, fo ow-
dunng their years of holding office. ing ,ow waler ,ine of s& h;
8a convictions have been made, ' Course, S. 88 deg. 22 min. E.; dis
fines collected $6 to 300 and 21 years tance, 550 feet; description, following
of time 6erved. Total convictions for ' low waler line of slough,
three and one half years. 640 fines I Course, S. 85 deg. 00 'min, E.: dis-
paid $19,850.00 time served 51 years ! tance 1485 feet; description, follow
All convicts are let out, mostly in the ' in,ow watcr,ine of ,s'"h- ,.
Phosphate mines, and are quite a ' ?ourii f " ' .o7f.mm( V
,,, ,lf rr r. t r , ,. , tance, 420 feet description, following
tn f "ty' Wh,ch low water Iine ' !ilf'h-
get $30.20 per month and board for Course, S. 58 deg. 39 min. E.; dis-
each convict, so you see this is quite tance, 350 feet; description, following
an item. low water line of slough.
There are very few Negros in Polk Course, S. 49 deg. 10 min. E.; dis-
Co. but over 80 ner cent of the rrim tance, 1386 feet; description, to the
is committed by the Negro; the white
man pays 98 1-2 per cent of the taxes.
The County has no bonded debt, or
debts of any kind and has money in
the treasury. Judge Preston tells me.
There is a Negro at Bartou who is
a good machanic works in a lumber
and has $4 a day the year round, who
is me envy oi every negro in the city.
One negro told Judge Preston: "(f I
could get $4 a day I wouldn't work
but one day in a week and that is the
way about every nigger in Florida
looks at it. Good wages and the bar
room has made the "nigger" a trifling
rascal, who can not be depended upon
where a steady laborer is needed. He
wants to go to the cities and do a few
odd jobs, and just earn money enough
to buy whiskey and gamble a little.
Only 15 per cent of the cotton raised
in the South last year was made by
Negro laborers.
Judge Preston says at the lumber
camps and Phosphate mines, there is
always a "Blind Tiger" and the Negro
won't work only a small part of the
time but the Judge got after them
with a sharp stick;sent the Sheriff
down to a Phosphate mine, and ar
rested 10 of the morst ones as Vag
rants and sentenced them to 4 .months
at hard labor and let them out to own
ers of this same mine at $30.20 a
month and board and the county got
.1.. r
the whole benefit of the transaction.
Now these moan "niggers" have
left Polk Co. and those that are here
are of a better class 90 per cent of
these vagrants have been arrested
and worked 4 months each for the
Company in the three and one-fourth
years of Judge Freston's rule.
The Judge says that every lynching
in the south can be traced to whiskey
as the first cause.
The Negro earns big wages in the
Phosphate mines for no white maa
can work there; thirty feet in the
ground in a Florida sun, with no air,
is not a desirable job for a white man.
It seems the more wages a "nigger"
gets the more mean and more trilling
he becomes.
The Yankees talk about the poor
negro; why, he can got as good wages
here as the white farm laborers gets
in the New England states and he
can get work every day in the year
if he has a mind to work and has
many advantages over the Yankee.
He can wear a straw hat and averalls
the year round and be comfortable.
His rent and fuel cost him nothing
and clothing very little.
I wish all our common laborers in
the north were as well off as the
southern darkey.
I To the credit of the negro they
! never shield one another when in
trouble. A negro witness in court is
pretty sure to tell the truth. What
fe wthere are around Winter Haven
are all good, and many own nice
prettty homes, in and near town, but
all seem to think it a disgrace to be
i a wage worker.
i They are all religious. A Negro
preacher once said "Never give up
; your Religion I have been in jail and
prisons many times but praise the
1 good Lord I never give up my relig
, ion". It is an old saying "If you once
go to Florida and get the sand in your
i shoes you are sure to come back'
j and it has proved true in my case. I
j first came to Florida in 1884, and
j never left the state for three years,
and have spent the past three winters
j here and intend to spend all my few
remaining winters here in Winter
' Havea
Chas. H. Whithier,
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION,
Notice is hereby given that the
State Land Board of the State of
Oregon will sell to-the highest bidder.
at ,lts omce ,n tne Capitol Building, at
1, Pregh Vh.C, !V day !
tTTs Se ffthl
ti(le and overflow lands hereinafter
meander corner between sections 28
and 29, said corner being 174.24 feet
north of quarter corner between said
sections.
Course, S. 46 deg. 00 min. W.; dis
tance, 764 feet; description, following
the United States meanders.
Course. S. 23 deg. 00 min. W.: dis-
t;incc - , cct; description, following
ins: ouiiuu oiriLi:) medjjuer.
Course. S. 61 deg. 30 min. W.; dis
tance, 330 feet; description, following
the United States meanders.
Course, S. 76 deg. 30 min. W.; dis
tance, 297 feet; description. Follow
ing the United States meanders.
Course, W distance, 99 feet; de
scription, following the United States
meanders.
Course, N. 43 deg. 30 min. W.; dis
i tance, 1353 feet; description, follow
, ing the United States meanders.
I Course, N. 75 deg. 14 min. W.; dis
tance, 911 feet; description, following
low water line.
Course, N. 83 deg. 07 min. W.; dis
tance, 1240 feet; description, follow
ing low water line.
Course, S. 78 deg. 42 min. W.; dis
tance, 905 feet; description, to section
line between sections 29 and 30.
Course, N. 1 deg. 04 min. E.; dis
tance, 1015 feet; description, follow
ing sectional line to place of begin
ning containing 144.4 acres.
Also in section 30, beginning at the
same initial point:
Course, S. 73 deg. 30 min. W.; dis
tance, 1425 feet; description, follow
ing low water line.
Drilling piactiiie Co.
is erecting a plant at
PORTLAND, OREGON
for the manufacture of their
world famous
portable! WELL
DRILLING MACHINES
for water, oil, gas, etc., etc.
A moderate amount of
money will start you in
a profitable business.
STAR PORTABLE
DRILLING MACHINES
Competitive Tests to be
The Host In The World.
For full particulars regard
ing well uniting machines,
tools, supplies, etc, write to
THE STAR DRILLING MACHINE CO.
PORTLAND, OMQON,
or
. AKRON, OHIO.
Dr. Reed's Cush
ion Sole Shoes are
Death on
Corns
Easiest thing you ever put on your
feet Sold by
S. A. GIMRE
Agents for the Douglas Shoe
$43 Bond St, op. Ross, Higgins & Co,
TRANSPORTATION.
The "K" Line
PASSENGERS
FREIGHT
Steamer - Lurline
Night Boat for Portland and
Way Landings.
Leaves Astoria daily except Sunday
at 7 p. m.
Leaves Portland DaQy except SunOay
at 7 a. m.
Quirk Service Excellent Heals
Good Berths
Landing Astoria Flavel Wharf.
Landing Portland Foot Taylor St
J. J. DAY, Agent
Phone Main 2761.
DAIRIES.
TheVermont Dairy'
I am prepared to furnish pure milk j
and cream. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Phone 14 Farmers line.
W. J. INGALLS.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Eagle Concert Hall
(320 Astor Street)
Rooms for rent by the day, week, or '
month. Best rates in town. j
P. A. PETERSON, Prop.
Course, S. 89 deg. 50 min. W.; dis
tance, 440 feet; description, following
low water line.
Course, S. 54 deg. 12 min. W.; dis
tance, 6X0 feet; description, following
low water line.
Course, N. 89 deg. 24 min. E.; dis
tance, 1151 feet; description, follow
ing low water line.
Course, S. 79 deg. 20 min. E.; dis
tance, 1210 feet; description, to sec
tion line.
Course, N. 1 deg. 04 min. E.; dis
tance, 1015 feet; description, follow
ing line between sections 29 and 30 to
the point of beginning, containing
25.0 acres.
Applications and bids should be ad
dressed to G, G. Brown, Clerk State
Land Board, Salem, Oregon, and
marked "Application and bid to pur
chase tide lands."
G. G. BROWN, j
Clerk State Land Board.
Dated this 9th day of June, 1908.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
HELP WANTED
WANTED A GIRL FOR GEN
eral' housework in family of three.
Apply 86 West Bond. 6-17-tf
W AN T E D 2 "C IR LST0W0 R K
in laundry, Apply at Troy Latin
dry 6-30-tf
W A NT iil ) A "Tib USE ci RUT -'5
per month. Enquire at Hocllcr's.
7-1-tf
$2.00 STARTS A FINE LOCAL
business, daily profits $5 to $10; par
ticulars free; write today. B. F. Loos
Co,, Des Moines, la."
SITUATION WANTED.
WANTED POSITION AS ' JANI
tor or watchman, by man of exper
ience. Address A. Sider, 103 Wash
ington street. 6-30-2t.
FOR SALE,
FOR SALE-20 AUTOMATIC
nickel in the slot weighing scales, 1
electric nickel in the slot piano, set
up and in operation in diffcren sa
loons in the city; price $200 cash; will
bring in over $100 a month. Address
"B.," Astorian. 6-4-tf.
PLUMBING GOODS WE ARE
Selling to All Write us for prices
on white enameled bath tubs, wash
tubs, sinks, galvaniied or black pipe
and anything else in the Plumbing
Line, M. Barde & Sons, 8th and
Glisan streets, Portland, Oregon, 26 6t
FOR SALE A HEAVY WORK
team at a bargain. Address "II.,"
Astorian, 6-25 6t
FOR SALE-ONE SIX MONTHS'
scholarship in the Bchnke-Walker
College of Portland. Enquire As
torian office. 6-30-6t.
FOR SALE-30 ACRES TIDE OF
tide land on Columbia river; suit
able for seining or dikeing. Address
E. R. A., 1086 North Point street
San Francisco, Calif. 6-25-6t
FIRST-CLASS DENSMORE TYPE-
writer, at half price; also light driv
ing team, buggy and harness; to
gether or separately. C. E. Barney,
with Warren Packing Co., Astoria.
FOR REST.
FOR RENT-THREE FURNISH
ed housekeeping rooms, with gas.
458 Commercial street. 6-23-4t.
FOR RENT FURNISHED AND
unfurnished rooms; electric light
and water. 454 Bond cor. 10th. 30-tf.
FOR RENT 7-ROOM DWELL
ing; centrally located. Van Dusen
& o., 119 11th street. 6-26-6t,
MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED-TO BUY A HORSE;
weight about 1250 pounds; not over
8 years old; must be good driver and
gentle, also city broke. Address As
torian office. 6-9-tf.
HOUSE MOVERS.
FREDR1CKSON BROS.-We make
a specialty of house moving, car
penters, contractors, general jobbing;
prompt attention to all orders. Cor
ner Tenth and Duane streets.
LOST AND FOUND.
LOST-A GRAY SWEATER BE
tween Young's River Falls and
Astoria; will finder kindly return it
to this office.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Smith's Special
Delivery
EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE
Leave Orders at Star Cigar Store.
Phone Black 2383
Res. Phone Red 2276.
Stand Corner 11th and Commercial.
TENTS
and camping utensils See us before
you take your outing.
Hildebrand & Gor
Old Bee Hive Bldg.
HOT OR COLD
Just Right
CLOSSET & DEVERS,
PORTLAND, ORE.
Golden West
Tea
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
ATTORNEYS AT-LAW
CHARLES H. ABERCROMBIE
Attorney-at-Law
City Attorney Offices: City Hall
JOHNCMcCUE
Attcrney-at-Lw
Deputy District Attorney.
Page Building Suite .
HOWARD M. BROWN ELL
Attorney-at-Law
Office with Mr. J. A. Eakin, it 420
Commercil St., Astoria.
OSTEOPATHS.
DR. RHODA C. HICKS
Osteopath
Office Mansell Bldg. Phone Black 206$
673 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore.
DENTISTS
DR. VAUGHAN
Dentist
Pythian Building, Astoria, Oregon
DR. W. C. LOGAN
Dentist
Commercial St. Shanahan Bldg
TEETH
Without Plafit.
COR. 11TH AND COMMERCIAL
Office hours 8:30 A. M. to
8: P. M. Sunday 10:00 to
12:00.
Phone Number Main 3001.
Painless Extractions - 5oc
Corner Commercial and 11th
Sts. over Danziger store.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
RESTAURANTS.
T0KI0IlE?mEA1"-
Opposite Ross, Higgins & Co.
Coffee with Pie or Cake 10 Cts.
FIRST.CLASS MEALS
Regular Meals IS Cts. and Up,
U. S. RESTAURANT.
434 Bond Street
Coffee with Pie or Cake, 10 Cts.
First-Class Meals, 15 Cta.
FISH MARKET.
77 Ninth St., near Bond
Fresh and Salted Fish.
Game andPoulirv.
Groceries, Produce and Fruit
imported and Domestic
Goods.
P. Bakotitch & ho, Proprs.
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PImm mention th Astoria.
PLUMBERS.
J.
PLUMBER
Heating Contractor, Tinner
AND
Sheet Iron Worker
VLL WORK GUARANTEED
42S Bond Street
E. C. YOUNCE
AND
W. F. BAKER
PLUMBERS
Tinners, Steam and Gas Fitting.
All Work Guaranteed. 126 Eighth
Street, opp. Post Office. Phone Main
4061.
LAUNDRIES.
Those Pleated Bosom Shirts
The kind known by dressy men ia
the summer, are difficult articlei to
launder nicely. Unless you know just
how to do it, the front pleats won't
iron down smooth, and the shirt
front will look mussy. Our New
Press Ironer irons them without
rolling or stretching. Try it.
TROY LAUNDRY,
Tenth and Duane. Phone Main 1991
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