THE CQRMLIS GAZETTE Published Tuesdays and Fridays by the Gazette Publishing Co., for $2.00 per annum, or 25 per cent discount if cash is ,paid in ndyance. ' ELECTIONS FOR 1908. Registrilloxi reopens Sept. 20. Closes for election Oct. 20. Presidential election Nov. 3, Republican National Ticket. FOR PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT of Ohio. ' , fFOR VICE PRESIDENT JAMES S. SHERMAN of New York. For Presidential Electors J. D. LEE, of Multnomah County F. J. MILLER, of Linn County A. C. MARSTERS, of Douglass County ,R. R BUTLER, of Gilliam County PLATFORM vs. SPEAKER. The Democratic platform de mands such an enlargement of the rowers of the inter-state commerce commission as will en able it to compel railroads to per form all their duties as common carriers, and to ascertain the physical valuation of railroads This would create scores of offices and would cost the government an enormous sum of money. . The platform pledges the party to enact a law creating a depart ment of labor, represented sepa rately in the president's cabinet. This would mean a new expense of several millions annually. The platform declares for an "adequate navy," which means the maintenance of the navy at ,' its present, size, at least; and this calls for an expenditure three . times as large as the naval bud get of ten years ago. The platform advocates "the organization of all existing na tional public agencies into a national bureau of public health" ,with power "over sanitary con ditions connected with factories, mines, tenements, child labor, and other such subjects," which would require an expenditure of millions. The platform favors "the es tablishment of district agricultu ral experiment stations and sec ondary agricultural and mechan , ical colleges in the several states." If the government should erect and maintain col leges in every state it would re quire an expenditure of many millions annually. The platform favors a "liberal and comprehensive plan for im proving every watercourse in the Union which is justified by, the -needs of commerce," including the connection of the great lakes with the .gulf, "and the navi gable rivers with each other, and the rivers, bays and sounds of our coasts with each other , by artificial canals," and ' we favor the creation of a fund ample for continuous work." The possibil ities of expenditure under such a plan are limitless. The platform favors "feleral aid to state and local authorities in the construction and mainten ance of postroads." If the gov ernment should enter upon road building it would have to expend many millions in order to satisfy the state and local authorities. The platform pledges the party to the enactment of a bank de posit guaranty law, applying to all national banks and "available to all state banking institutions wishing to use it." The inspec tion and control of national and state banks which would be re quired to prevent abuse of the guaranty law would call for a large additional corps of govern ment officers at great expense. Here are propositions for the federal control of public health, schools, roads and banks, with an expenditure of unknown mil lions annually. Yet Mr. Bryan is making speeches against 'centralization' and 'extravagance.' Ex. DESERTS BRYAN. Ex Senator George L. Welling ton, of Maryland."' i3 "open and enthusiastic in support of "Taft. Eight years ago he appeared on the rostrum with Bryan at the greatest political meeting ever held in Baltimore, and stumped the Northwest for theNebraskan. Although now opposing his elec tion, Wellington says he consid ers Bryan themost magnetic man of the day. Explaining why he is now for Taft, Wellington says: ' " ' ' , ;-. -- "Eight years ago I felt that Bryan was beyond question above indirection of any kind or char acter. He was to me the person ification of political honesty,' and stood for what be believed to be right, and not for expediency sake. Since that time there has been a great change." He, states that Bryan's silence now about the measures he for- meny aavoeatea, sucn as gov eminent ownership, shows that Bryan is more intent on gaining office, than standing up for his principles. "I consider Taft the ideal can didate as the representative of Republican policies," he says, "and if he is elected there will ' crats of each State were free to act be less Rooseveltism than many ' wlth regard ch,efly to locaI lnterests- i - The principle which he then ' formu- people may imagine. " ; lated seems to have been adopted ty Wellington thinks Taft;, will Democrats in the West in respect to Carry Maryland by as large a the relation of the, Democratic party majority as McKinley did in,'0 the negro- Last week the West VIr' iqoo u n, ,r j. . , ; ginla Democratic convention embodied loau w" eiuuKum uirecieu i ne campaign in tnac scaie. TK,o P5r,.V,k,W C!at-,W that the best way to keep Bryan i harmless is to roll Up a bigger j majority against him in 1908 than ' . . .... . ., nnn Ti we cast against him in 1900. It: is good advice, and the National, Committee is alive to the neces- sity of doing that very thing. It . - .- , 7 . , is no easier now than it was eight years ago, and to think that it is, is to invite defeat. There is not so much excitement in September this year as there was when Bryan was making his second at tempt to break into the White House, but before the end of Oc tober the air will be full of the noise of battle. Bryan would not J ue narmiess, ana.tnose wno real ize how harmful his election would be must prepare to put forth their strongest effort to prevent such a consummation. Our Democratic brethren are having a lively time in Missouri with election frauds at the recent primary. In the 4th precinct, 16th ward of Sk Lonis, sixteen men evidently came up out of their graves and voted. A special grand Jury is investigating "the matter, and has found that in one precinct 53 per cent of the en tire vote was fraudulent. In the opening of the Republi can campaign at Youngstown, Ohio, Septemher.6th, more than 12,000 mechanics were in line, being more than three-fourths of all the mechanics in that great industrial center. Youngstown is one of the greatest manufac turing cities in the state, and this is an index of the feeling of laboring men toward Taft. A High Class Attraction. "The Little Prospector" which "Chic" Perkins will seen at the Opera House m be on Sept. 22, is a new western play of humor and pathos and keeps the audience alternating in laughter and tears. The charm ing comedian "Chic" Perkins is simple and effective and dis plays strong emotional charac ter easily and without studied effort. She knows how to be humorous and at the same time pathetic. The play is pure as the mountain air and enjoyable thrughoutits every moment. It is a delightful idyl of mining life in the gold fields of Colora do intelligently interpreted and greatly enhanced by a lavish display of costly scenery and paraphernalia. Here will be a performance to which your fam ily may be taken for fun without vulgarity. By all means attend the performance of "The Little Prospector." 1 ' 77-79 TRYING TO K00D rWlHS HEGRUES Democrats Pursuing Their Usual DouLIe Faced Policy:' '. .VI: I-- .7 i. ; i ; , ,n: -i Upholding Disfranchisement In th South While Forming Colored Bryan Clubs In West ' .v. !'. ,.: ;' . ; ' v - - . t ''. ; (From the Baltimore Sun, Dem.) , General Wlnfleld S. Hancock, who was the Democratic nominee for Presi dent In 1S80, declared the tariff .'was principally a "local question" that Is" to say, a Pennsylvania Democrat might be a protectionist for protection's sake, while a Democrat in Georgia or in Iowa might hold fast to the doctrine of a tariff for revenue only. The Massa chusetts Democrat might be a free hUe the We8t trader without reservation of any kind. might, be a free trader only with re spect to commodities which were not 1 ?Troduced, by his own state. General ered an ingenious evasion of the tariff issue, but it did not produce' harmony ia the Democratic party, and the gen eral was defeated. , .. 1 .Twenty-eight years have passed since General Hancock defined the tariff as a local question upon which the Demo- . hl lt8 piatform planks demanding cer tain qualifications for voters, designed to disfranchise many negroes. r Their piauorm aiso comaua a uu i fuvor of separate coaches for white and negro passengers on railroads. Tha 'est Virginia Democrats not only re- fnse to hold ou "f "ve ,bra " the negro and invite him into their rol(, hllt thOT flre determined to limit his political activity by a disfranchls- -ln hiw and to bring him under the "Jlm Ja travels on the railroads of that State. j . wuai are ixie rruiiusosi. Out in .Nebraska and. in Kansas the Democratic, campaign managers are organizing negro voters into Bryan clubs. In Ohio no effort will be spared to secure the support of the negro voters for the Democratic national ticket. What pledges have been given and what Inducements have been oT-fer-d does not appear. But it i" a fair inference that ; the managers haye ne gro, perhaps to recognize nim in tne distribution of offices, if Mr. Bryan should be elected, and also to take such action as the negroes may de mand in respect to the reinstatement of the negro battalion dismissed from the army by President Roosevelt for the attack on Brownsville. Last week when the West Virginia Democrats were declaring for a disfranchisement law and for a. "Jim Crow" law, the Democratic, convention In the Twelfth Congressional district of Ohio adopted a. platform favoring "the enactment of laws which shall accord 'to- all men. accused of wrongdoing, whether sol diers or civilians, a fair and impartial trial and an opportunity to be heard before conviction or : punishment." This apparently, refers to the Browns ville incident It may also have a broader meaning and a more extended application and may be susceptible of an interpretation which will ' make Southern Democrats open their eyes with amazement and possibly with ap prehension. Race Question "Local Issue P" There seems to be no ground for rea sonable doubt that the Democratic campaign managers in the West, in the effort to necure negro support for their national ticket, are acting .upon the I priuciple that the race question is only a "local issue." It is evident that the South does not approve this plan of campaign, but is powerless to check it. The Democracy of the South is in full accord with the position taken by the West Virginia Democrats last week. And yet it is assumed by those who are trying- to get negroes to support Mir. Bryan that the South will act in hearty co-operation with the Ohio, Ne braska, Kansas and Illinois Democrats, who are welcoming the negro into free fellowship in the Democratic party and probably promising to annul the decision of President Roosevelt in the Brownsville matter. The theory of Western Democrats that the race prob lem Is merely a local issue is calcu lated to give the South much concern. Many Democrats In that section may question whether it Js worth while to elect a Democratic president who may open .wide the door of political oppor tunity to the negro. . Mr. Bryan criticises Mr. Taft for adding to the Republican platform. In. the meantime the number of "para mount 183088" which Mr. Bryan sub tracted from the Democratic platform would fill several large volumes. Omaha Bee. - , Honors are easy again. Every tliue Mr. Taft buys new horse Mr. Bry&a mounts a new hobby.-Omaha Bee. 1 WRh the Churches. 'h FIRST CONGREGATIONAL."' "now can a'Yoke' be 'Easy' ?" will be theme of the morning sermon- the coming Sunday, Sept. 20, by the minister Evan P. Hughes. "Peace" will be the subject of the evening worship at 7: 30 p. m: Prom ptly at 1 0 a. m. the Bible School convenes under the snperintendence of Prof. A! B. Cordley. The"" pub lic is cordially invited to ; attend these exercises.. f "CATHOLIC. , ' - " - As' Father A. Dimier is ab sent in Siletz, there will be no services in the Catholic church next Sunday. . i ; ; M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH. ' Rev. J. H. Ellison, a 'former pastor, will preach Sunday morn ing at 11 o'clock. ;, UNITED EVANGELICAL. Sunday School at 10 a. in. Preaching 11 a. m. Subject: "The abundant life." K. L. C. E. 6:30 p. m.. Sermon. 7:30 p. m., theme: "A better country." Bible study and prayer service Wednesday at 8 p. in. At Beu lah Sunday School at 2 p. in., preaching at 3 p. m., K. L. C. E. at 8 p. m. ' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. Preaching Sunday morning and evening by the pastor, Rev. J. R; N.' Bell. Morning topic: "Self Control." Evening topic : "We talk too much." All made welcome, and strangers sojourn ing, in the ciy especially invited. CHRISTIAN. "First Things First," is to-be the subject for the sermon, Sun day morning . . frOTS ny prpon wanting to buv or take c e of some fine goate while they eat up thir brush mav 'phone or call udoo. Wm. H. Savsppj (jofVBllifl, : O'ffinn. . 26 ' : NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department oi the Interior. V. S. Land" Office at Portland, Oregon, t - June 29th, 1908. . Notice is hereby given that Oscar Hay ter, of Dallas, Oregon, who, on June 29th, 1908, made Timber and Stone applica tion No. oi, lor S 1-2 of NE 1-4 and the NW 1-4 of ,SE 1-4, SecUon -20. Township 10 south, range 5 west, Willamette Mer idian, has filed notice of intention to make final proof, to . establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Receiver of IT. S. Land Office at Portland, Oregon, on the 24th day of September, 1908. Claimant names as witnesses: W. V. Fuller; of Dallas, Oregon; Eugene Hayter of Dallas,, Oregon; F. A. Elliott of New berg, Oregon; R. R. Liggett of Airlie, Oregon. ALGERNON S. DRESSER, last pub Sept 18 ; Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior. . U. S. Land Office at Portland, Oregon, - " - - - July 3, 1908. - Notice is hereby given that Julia A. Olts of Dallas, Oregon,' who, on July 3, 1908, made timber land application. No. 019, lor SB U of SB of Section 20, Township. 10 South, Range 5 West, of Willamette meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the land above described before the Register and Receiver at Portland, Oregon, on the 24th day of September, 1908. - Claimant names as witnesses: W. V. Fuller, of Dallas, Oregon; Oscar Hayter, of Dallas, Oregon; Eugene Havter, of Dallas, Oregon; F. A. Elliott, of New berg, Oregon. Algrrnost S Dresser, Register. Last pub, Sep1-. 14. Portland and Return, Only $3.50. The SouthPrn Pacific Company and Corvallis & Eastern Railway are selling round trip tickets to Portland from Cor vallis for $3 50, good going on any train Saturday or Sunday either via Albany or wpt aide and good returning either via Albmvor west side, Saturday, ' Sunday or Monday. . , "' 16tf R. C. Linvili-e. Apenv NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United States Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon, May 8, 1908. Notice is hereby given that in compli ance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the State of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Territory," as extended to all the Public Land States by act of Aug list 4, 1892, Iona M. Courtney, of Wood lawn, County of Multnomah, State of Oregon, filed in this office May 8th, 1908, his sworn statement No. 10048 for the purchase of the W 1-2 of SW 1-4 of.Sec1 tion No. 14, in Township No. 14 S, Range No. 8 W., and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before the County Clerk of Benton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Wednesday, the 1 6th day of September, 1908. He names as witnesses: S. N. Warfield of Alsea, Oregon; Sam Bo wen, of Alsea, Oregon, W. P. Shough, of Alsea, Oregon; Chas. H. Osburn, of Portland, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described lands are requested to fie their claims in this office on or be fore saidi6th day of September. 1908. BENJAMIN Lt. EDDY, last pub Sept 14 " Register. SCHOOL DAYS ' V . ; i Are Here Again SCHOOL SUPPLIES Are Needed Again Boys 7 Schoo Extra Pans,Overcoatsv Shoesv ' -s, i4 , Underwear - Your boy or girl surely needs one or more of the . : . many articles to make their "SCHOOL OUTi " ' "FIT" complete. ' "" ' .' ' Kline's Store is displaying a fine new assortment of these goods for you to choose from. The New 1908 LaVogue suits and Coats for women and girls are the height of ap proval in style and quality with our customers. Let us number you as one of the lucky buyers, r Established KLINE'S 1864 - M. TILLER Y ' At Bidwell & Craveu's old stand DEALER IS Feed, Seeds and Grain 1 Of All Kinds Staple and Fancy Groceries I have come to stay and would be glad to have you call and see ine. 1 The School Places When You Buy Groceries At This Store All our goods are guaranteed tj comply with the Pure Food Law We have the best We Want Modes Dissolution Notice. .The copartnerthip heretofore existing between M. S. Bovee and M. H. Bauer under the firm name of Bovee & Bauer has been dissolved by mutual con sent, Mr.. Bauer retiring from the business. All outstanding debts will be paid and bills col lected by Mr. Bovee, who will continue in the business. M. S. Bovee. M. II. Bauer. Hunting Licenses. The record in trie County Clerk's office shows that 300 licenses have been issued for hunting deer in this county. The law requires that in the killing of deer the -hunter shall aDDlv at the Clerk's office for a tag in case he disposes of the hide. Ihe Ulerk s record snows that but one tag has been ap plied for this season. The infer ence is that either our hunters are not upholding their past rec- Suits BUSINESS COLLEGE WASHINGTON AND TENTH STREETS PORTLAND. OREGON WRITE FOR CATALOG You in a Good Potition i$o Chances and nothing but Your Business Grocery ords as marksmen, or else they don't care to save the hides. And deer-hides are supposed to be valuable, too. Th Facial Expression. You know the sort of people who are always dashing about In a hurry, who never have time for anything, though they never seem to accomplish very much, the women who are always ex cited and hustling, but have you ever noticed the result of the expressions they try to put in their faces and man ners? If they would watch themselves for just one day they would be sur prised beyond all measure to see what wonderful and fearful things they did with their faces. . . The -Golf Barometer. Golf has become far too serious an affair for trifling. It Is a business or profession and not a recreation. If pa terfamilias is on his game and winning his matches, - his , brig'at ' and sunn cheerfulness pcrv:id;d the family cir cle. But should he be "oft it," what i contrast, -t ; There are enough serious things In life wlthont considering yourself one of them. Cynic's Calendar, v . -