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EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT.
VOL. XL IV.
ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 11, 1895.
NO. 213.
I
I872. 1895
pisfyer
Brothers,
Lubricating
OILS
A Specialty.
Sell
ASTORIA,
Ship Chandelery,
Hardware,
Tron & Stpel,
"Coal,
Groceries & Provisions,
Flour & Mill Feed,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Loggers Supplies,
Fairbank's Scales,
Doors & Windows,
Agricultural Implements
Wagons & Vehicles.
B. F. ALLEN,
Dealer in
Wall Paper,
Artist Materials,
Paints anJ Painters Supplies
Glass, Mouldings,
Japanese Mattings,
Rugs and Bamboo Goods
Contractor for
Fresco Tainting, Paper Hanging, Etc.
765 Commercial Street.
Snap R Kodak
ut nay man coming out of
O our store and you'll get a
portrait of a man brimming
over with pleasant lliotiglits.
Such quality lu the liquors
we have toofferarc enough to
PLEASE ANY MAN..
Corne and Try Them.
HUGHES 6b CO.
ASTORIA IRON WORKS
CoiKomly St. , foot of Jackson, Astoria.
Genera! Machinists and Boiler Makers
Land and Marine Engines, Boiler work, Steam
boat and Cannery Work a Specialty.
Castings of All Descriptions Made to Order on
anon notice.
;LtFFox
O. B. Prael Secretary
They Lack Life
There are twines sold to fishermen
on the Columbia river that stand in
the same relationship to Marshall's
Twine as a wooden Image does to the
human being they lack strength life
evenness and lasting qualities. Don't
fool yourself Into the belief that other
twines besides Marshall's will do "Just
at well." They won't. They cannot.
C.J. TRENCH, RD, Agent
Wells, Fargo & Co. and
Pacific Express Co.
301KE and PHOENIX WSUWCE CO'S.
Custom House Broker
and Commission Merchant.
50a Bond Street.
Kopp'a Beer Hall.
Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
KENTUCKY WHISKEY
Only handed over the oar, The largest glass
of N. P. Beer. Half-and-half, 51.
Free Lunch.
Chas. Wirkkala, Proprietor.
Cor. Conromly and Lafayette Sts.
THOMAS MOKKO,
Ttw rilacksmlth These shop to oppos
ite Cuttings cannery, Is now prepared
to do such odd Jobs as making new
cannery coolers, repairing old ones,
making new flshin beat Irons, and re
pairing old ones, and all other black
smithing that requires first-class work
manship. MUSIC HAL1L1.
KEATING CO will open their
w Music Hal' at 3'J Aator street,
Saturday tho ICth. They will
WW keep numberless goo 1 liquors
and cigars besides having good music all the
time.
SEASIDE SAWMILL
A complete stock of lumber on band
In the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus
tle celling, tnd all kinds of finish;
mouldings and shingles; also bracket
work done to order. Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock. All orders
promptly ettended to. Office and yard
at mllL H. I LOGAN. Prop'r
vmM. Oretmn.
Easy to take, sure cur, no pain, noth
lrg to dread, pleasant little pills. De
Witt's Little Early Risors. Best for Bisk
Headache, Biliousness, Sour Stomach and
Constipation.
Dr. Brlce's Cream Baking Powder
Contains bo Arcmocia or Alum.
.BARGAINS TO ALL AnIKE
All
I. L. OSGOOD,
The One Price Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher.
50G and 508 COMMERCIAL STREET, ASTORIA, OR.
School Books!
School Supplies
At Greatly Reduced Prices.
A
FULL
Oregon Books
Pencils
Pens
Sponges
Everything Necessary for School Use.
Griffin
THREE LOTS.
In a desirable location, 2 blocks from High School.
A BARGAIN.
LOTS IN HILLS
On the new Pipe Line Bj:ilev:irJ Just the place (or a cheap home.
A Block IN ALDERHROOK.
STREET CAR LINE will he eitende l Hits summer to within 5 minutes
walk ot this property Will pell nt decMeil haru'Hin.
ACREAGE.
In 5 or 10 acre tracts insiile tun 'ity limit', ulso atljoiuinj.' Flavel.
GEORGE HILL. 471 Mon.lSt., Occident Block,
HILL'S REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE.
UMBRELLAS!
It is a little early, yet you will need one soon. We
have just received direct from the factjry a large and selec'
line of umbrellas in "gloria and sill . Prices range from 50
cents to $3.50. Call and see them. Our dry good3 sale
will continue for a few days longer. Tako advantage of this
opportunity and make your purchases, thereby saving from
25 to 50 per cent, as hts of goods we are selling at half price.
OKEGON
6oo Commercial Street.
ROSS HIGGINS & CO.
Grocers, : and : Butchers
Astoria and Upper Astoria
Ine Teas and Coffees. Table Delicacies. D'mettlc
and Tropical Fruits, Vegetables, Sugar
Cured Hams, Bacon. Etc.
Choice Fresh and Salt - Meats.
EVKRY ONE NEEDS A BT'STNES 0 EDUCATION. Many roun men nd
women can spend but one or two years at school whv not take a eoune that can
be completed In that time? The college Inclmlni a short ENGLISH COURSE be
sides a BfSrNKS3 an1 SHORTHAND COURSE. For catalogues address.
M YAXHIUSf. - - HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE.
VVithout any sleight-of-hand
or hocus pocus performances I
have decided to sell all lines of
MEN'S AND IMS' CLOTHING
no marks changed on the goods
nor any lines packed away until
October 1st at following prices
Suits or Overcoats over $10.00 for $12.00
" , " over 13.50 for 11.00
" over 14.00 for 10.00
" over 9.00 for 7.50
Panta over 7.00 for 5.50
" " over 5.00 for 4.00
" " over 4 00 for 3.50
" over 3.00 for 250
" " over 2.50 for 2.00
" . " over 1.50 for l.CO
LINE OF
Slates
Tablets
Erasers
& Reed.
FIRST ADDITION.
mm CO.
hbTOlp PUBLIC MEW!
READING ROOM FliEE 1) AM..
Open every day from 3 o'clock to 5 :30
and 6:30 to 9:30 p. m.
rinbecription rates t 3 per aDDtim.
Southwest cor. Eleventh aud Duane Sts.
PORTLAND, OR.
HE ' A
A Closely Contested Race Polled
Off by Dunraven.
DEFENDER HAS AN ACCIDENT
But Manages to Conio Within Forty
seven Seconds of Winning:
the Second Race.
New York, Sept. lO.-Crippled. but still
heeling far over In her strength ana
swiftness, the Defender followed the Val
kyrie across the finish line today. Less
than half a mile separated the two anil
an anxious eye kept pace, second by sec
ond, with the time Indicators as thev
moved around, and when it was seen
that the Defender had not only lost noth
ing in the last 20 miles of the course.
but had actually gained a great shout
went up for the gallant vessel. There
were cheers for the victor, too, but al
though the Valkyrie was the first chal
lenger since 1871 to lead over the home
line, the honor of her performance was
lost sight of for the time In the grand
effort of the' American, for the Ameri
can heart loves a hard loser In the
flsht, and loves him the more when he
loses through no fault of his own. It
was a grievous accident that ruined the
Yankee boa t s chances, an accident which
under the hairsplitting circumstances of
Jockeying at the -starting line looked
to be unavoidable. '
The yachts were very close toeether.
A snap and a rending sound was heard,
and It was seen that the Defender's
Jib topsail -was flying Joos in the wind.
The Valkyrie's main boom had swung
around and fouled the 'Defender's rlEjrlnr.
To those who had witnessed the acci
dent and sprang forward at. the omin
ous sound, 1t seemed as though the De
fender trembled with the shock. Thev
saw ner topmast bend and her topsail1
swing over as though It would break
away, and a groan went up as though
the brave boat which had won so noble
a victory a few days before was wholly
debarred from even an effort to secure
second. Lightning action was necessary
to save the topmast from breaking away
completely, for It was already hair
sprung from, its fastening and Captain
Haff with a master stroke, taking; his
boom down to leeward," soon maneuvred
her into a safe position and gave chise.
The Valkyrie, which had crossed the line
first, had gained a good deal by the De
fender's disaster, but had probably little
more than half a mile advantage at the
end o the first leg in the triangular
course over which they sailed. Her gain
was something less than four minutes
beat to windward. From that on.
however, the Defender, while not percep-
itiy closing the gap between them.
lessened the time and they crossed the
line not more than two minutes apart.
The Valkyrie according to corrected time.
however, won from the cup defender by
Just 47 seconds. Such an Ideal day in
the lower bay has seldom been seen.
It was not what American yachtsmen call
an Ideal racing day, but it was one favor
able to the Britons.
Nicholas Kano .Ulrman of the re
gatta committee, when asked In regard
to the alleged fouling of the Defender
by the Valkyrie, said that a protest had
been entered and that the regatta com
mittee had held a conference with regard
to the matter. Commodore Kane did not
think that any conclusion in the matter
could be reached by the committee to-
nurht, but expected that It could be
definitely settled tomorrow morning.
More than one competent witness of
the day's sport said, that considering
everything the Valkyrie was beaten worse
than on Saturday. The Defender gained
on her on the second and third leg. As
a matter of fact the only time at which
both vessels had the same sails set was
on the third leg and during that time
the (Defender gained one minute and 15
seconds. The few champions of the
English boat who are left cannot tonight
find any consolation In the achievement
of the ship today.
The official time table is as follows:
Valkyrie start 11:13; first mark, 12:57:43;
second mark, 1:68:10; finish, 2:66:22;
elapsed time, 3:56:09; corrected time,
3:55:09. Defender, 11:01:15; first mark,
1:01:36; second' mark, 2:01:45: finish, 2:57:40;
apsod time, 3:56:23; corrected time,
3:55:56.
Thus it will be seen that the Valkyrie
won by 1 minute and 16 seconds on
lapsed time and after deducting the
20 seconds which sho allows the Defender,
by 47 seconds.
YELLED THEMSELVES HOARSE.
Montreal, Sept. 10,-Thousands of people
yelled themselves hoarso in titurgls street
in front of the newspaper oillces as soon
as the final result of the yacht race
was announced. For some minutes when
the result was In doubt the crowd
groaned, but when the ofllcial note was
published it went wild.
DLTORAVHN'S GENEROSITY.
He Makes a Princely Offer to the -Valkyrie's
Crew.
New York, Sept. 10. The statement is
made that Lord Dunraven has offered a
pension of 30 shillings weekly to every
member of the crew of the Valkyrie
should they succeed In winning the Amer
ica's cup. Dunraven's action is without
f.recednt, either considered by Itself or
from the standpoint of generosity. It
is the ambition of his life to place In
the hands of his queen the trophy that
passed out of the possession of England
nearly half a century ago. The ages
of 26 members of his crew will average
30 years. They are all strong and healthy
and their expectation for life may be set
at 70 years. In that time they will each
have received 3,120 sterling or 115,500 and
in the aggregate 82,160 pounds or t:00,
W0. That the crew appreciated Lord Dun
raven's Inducement was shown by their
work in today's race.
MORE WITNESSES TESTIFY.
San Franclsct, Sept. 10. Another week
of the Durrant trial opened today after
n three days' rest. Court will sit to
morrow and Thursday and then will prob
ably take a recess until the following
Monday.
The witnesses today were all of t'r.e
searching party when the garments of
Blanche Lament were discovered con
cealed in the nooks and crannies of the
belfry of Emanuel church. Policeman E.
F. Somps, J. J. McQrcery, E. V. Herd
and Q. H. Graham testified to the find
ing of the murdered girl's gloves, stock
ings, underwear, hat and school-books,
The defendant's attorneys tried to show
by these witnesses that the police de
partment conducted the examination ot
the building In a careless manner ai.d
that while the policemen were hunting
for the clothes of the dead girl the church
was open to the general public.
CAN'T MIA KB TROUBLE ABOUT IT.
'Washington, Sept. 10. Although no offi
cial report of the forcible seizure on
board an American steamer of Florecio
Bustamente by fian Salvadorean officials
at Lai Llbertad has reached Washington,
it Is believed here from the presentation
of facts made in the report that the seiz
ure was lawfully conducted and that
the United States cannot make an Inter
national Issue of the case.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
The repetition by the Bacon company
at Fisher's opera house last night ot
"Kidnaped" brought out a largj audi
ence who were well entertained by thli
excellent company. The same cast took
part as on Monday night and many en
cores evidenced the hit made. The or
chestra did some good work and Prof.
Thlelhorn Is to be congratulated.
Tonight 'lAfter Dark" will bold the
boards.
EXCITEMENT IN LONDON.
London, Sept. 10. The excitement In
London tonight over the International
yacht race off Sandy Hook Is greater
even than that which prevailed on Sat
urday night. When It was announce!
that the Valkyrie bad crossed the line
a victor the enthusiasm knew no bounds.
The fact that the race was sailed by the
Defender under protest afforded room for
some remark, but the general opinion
seemed to be that no Injustice would be
done the British boat.
Mr. Merrick of Portland is Here
for Exhibits.
SAYS THEY NEED CLATSOP
Enthusiasm Awakened and Mail)
Leading Businessmen and Can
ners will Respond.
Mr. L. L. Merrick, special agent of the
Portland exposition, which is to open next
month, Is in the city making an effort
to raise a good exhibit from C'.atsoy
county one that will be a credit to the
county and the state.
To an Astorlan representative Mr. Mer
rick said; "The Portland exposition thl
year will be a very successful affair and
will be the means of Interesting thous
ands of strangers in 'the resources and
products of Oregon and showing to the
world what we can produce on our own
soil and the riches ot the earth within
our borders. Different committees are at
work In every section of the state and
will labor night and day to mako luch
a fair as has never before been seen
In the state. Expert mineral men are
now at work In the mountains gathering
samples of the rich deposits ot ore which
are only Just beginning to be mined, the
forests will be searched for rare wood
and the (farms will be called upon for
their products, 'the orchards for their
luscious fruits,
"I am here to see what can bo ob
talned from this, one of the richest coun
ties In the eltate. Now that your ran
road Is assured and a new era of prosper
ity will be added to the alreody rlcr
possessions of this favored city antf
county, teeming with magnificent forests,
a sight of whose wonders would makf
an Eastern lumberman wild with antici
pation, filled with valuable coals and min
erals, nnd possessing beyond all the,
great fisheries which are better tnan a
gold mine, you certainly cannot afforf
to 'let this opportunity pass to exhlbi
your wealth to the world.
"I have called upon Mr. Elmore. Mr
J. O. Hanthorn, Mr. Tallant, Mr. Chutl
ter. Kerney Brothers and others, anfl
will remain nere anotner cray, going ic
Ilwaeo Thursday and returning the fol
lowing day. Mr. Elmore has agreed tr
send us up 20 rases of salmon, a fill
rigged, fishing boat, twine and webb:
Mr. Hanthorn will also send 20 cases or
salmon; 'Mr. Tallant will send salmon If
possible, but has promised a fine dis
play of Halted salmon In cans and kitst
Kerney Brothers will send us samples ot
wood and of manufactured article! Ir
their line. Others are encouraged to ir
what they can, and much enthusiasm
seems to have been awakened In the
right direction.
'What we want of the people here I'
that they make a creditable county ex
hibit and show up the fishing Industry
and your large 'timber to the best pes
slhTe advantage.
'We will take care of the exhibits
sent to us and return them in good or
der, and will have a man on hand to
fully explain the process or catching
and canning salmon. We want some
fruit also, as well as farm products the
larger the display the better the results.
'I will see Mr. Welch, who has so
kindly offered his services here and the
use of his store, before leaving."
BALL GAMTE3.
Baltimore, Sept. 10. Baltimore C;
Cleveland 2.
Brooklyn, Sept. 30.--Brook.yn 2; Cin
cinnati 1.
HoSton, Wept. 10. Boston 4; St. Louis t.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10. Philadelphia U:
Louisville 6.
New York, Sept. 10. First game New
York 2; Chicago 13. Second game New
York 6; Chicago 8.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Tacoma, Sept. 10. A Ledger special
from Olympio says that the supreme
court today denied the applica
tion for the writ of mandamus In the
case of Attorney General Jones against
Governor iMoOraw, Auditor Grime and
Treasurer Bowen, compelling the latter
as a state board of finance to Isiue
finds to fund the warrant Indebted nemi
cf the state, as provided by an act of the
la U legislature. The enactment Is de
ciUrcd urrcenstltiftlenal.
15"
Such Was Bustamente's Title in
San Salvador.
EZETA WILL NOT MISS HIM
And His Execution Will Not Effect
His Flans in the Slighttbt
Degree.
San Francisco, flenr in T
the surrender of Florence Bustamente
one of Antonio Eietas lieutenants, whom
the United States courts refused to give
up to President Gutilerres of Ran Hnw..
dor, by the steamer City of Sydney, to
the Salvadorean authorities at La Llb
ertad, General Antonio Esiota does not
think that Bustamente will be harshly
treated because of his former friendship
with Guiterrez, but even If "the mon
key," as the captured exile was known,
Is put away In his bole In the irrminH far.
ever, Ezeta does not think It will matter
mucn arter ail.
"Bustamente was not my agent In Mex
I co or at any other place," said Ezeta
io is a half witted nun about 60 years
or age wno was called 'The Monkey In tho
noie in caivaoor because no one con
sldered him of verv mnoh smimi Ma
was not a high officer In my army, but
JUSE a Common an rllr ntlanharl t .Via
commissary department In the division
of General Bolanos, whom he followed
to Bennington when he tonic rofnov, nn
board that vessel, I do not think that
Gufterrez will execute him, because no
OHO Will think Mm nf mimplont Imnn.l
ance to hang Mm. Even If he were
hanged, however, it would not affect my
plans In the least, been linn T tiuvai .nn.
sldered him) In my affairs."
BIDS FOR TORPEDO BOATS.
Washington. Seot. 10. Bids
today at the navy department for the
building of three sea-going torpedo boats
of about 180 tons and 26 knots speed.
The bids were as fallows: Mnrnn nm.
Company, Seattle, Wash., $163,360 for one;
Wolff & Zwlcker Iron Works, Portland,
Ore., $168,700 for one, and Union Iron
.wonts, ean .Francisco. $175,000 for one,
TONIGHT.
Dion BouclcleauU's Celebrated Drama
'After Dark."
The Justly celebrated nlayi "After
Dark," by the great playwright Dion
Bouclcault will be given tonight by the
tiucon company under Mr. Cordray's
management with the same scenery and
costuming as was used In the presenta
tion In Portland. This Is the play that
ran for 100 consecutive nights In New
York city.
Owing to the unfinished condition of the
house, and the inability of Manager
Beggs to get contracts completed in time
for the' opening It has been decided to
still further reduce the price of admis
sion for this engagement, thus placing it
within the reach of all to witness the
fine plays ot the Bacon compay's reper
toire. Tonight the majority of the seats
will be sold at the low price ot 2 and
50 cents, a few only being held at 7b
cents. For a comparatively small sum
good reserved seats can be had for fam
Ult.? and parties and none need go away
because of high prices.
The fallowing Is the cast of char
actors for tonight:
Old Tom, formerly known as Frank
-Dalton George P. Webster
Sir George Medhurst, under assumed
name James McCurdy
Dicey Morris, proprietor Elysium Con
cert hall Frank Bacon
Richard Knatchbull, alias Chandos
Belllngham Howard Scott
Gordon Chumley, of the army
William Ilurress
Poynter, on the force Joe Muller
Area Jack William Beckwith
The 'Barges Fred Starr
Ilrrrmy Ed Burgess
Peter Smith Frank Hart
Eliza, Sir George's Wife .
'Miss Camllle "Cleveland
Rose Edgerton, of Medhurst Grange..
Virginia Jackson
aYNorsrs.
Act 1 Scene 1, the Central railroad sta
tion; scene 2, home of Medhurst; scene
I, the Silver gambling hell.
Act 2 London at night, showing the
River Thames In the foreground.
Act 3 Scene 1, Old Tom's home under
the arches; scene t, Medhurst Grange.
Act 4 The Elysium concert ha'. I; scene
t, the cellar; Old Tom to the rescue.
.MISSOURI NOT IN IT.
Can't Grow Fruit With Clatsop County.
A few days ago Mr. Thomas Llnvllle
received a marked copy of the Skldmore,
Mo., Standard, sent to him by his
brother, W, R. Llnvllle, which described
some remarkably fine plums grown near
that place, seventeen of which weighed
19 ounces, and whlchi was thought to be
a most remarkable record.
Tom has several' plums trees on his
residence property In this city and as
tho fruit Is now ripe, several fine speci
mens were yesterday left with the Ao-
torlan. Six of them weighed 27 ounces,
and tjhelr la vt rage measurement ws
8'ix7ftl Inches. The weight and measure
ments were taken In the presence of Dr.
Fulton am Mr. Rogers. On another
stem were thirteen beauties, a!l of which
were fit to send to an exposition. These
plums are of the variety known as the
Hungarian prune, are of a dark red-color
and have a magnificent flavor.
Mr. Llnvllle says that the plums are
not as large this season as they have
been 1n times past, and that after giv
ing a great many to the neighbors and
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
putting up six gallons of phim but'.er
for their own use 111 pounds were sold to
the grocerymen, and all this from one
, tree.
It Is conceded- that Oregon fruit lcad3
the world, but until rec?ntly Clatsop
county was not particularly noted for
Its productions In that line. Probably
the fruit trees have taken on a new
wrinkle, In view of the growth In other
matters; at any rate no one will attempt
to stop them In their ambition.
LOST IN THE WOODS.
Two of Astoria's Business Men Lo.ia
Their Way.
Last Saturday evening Messrs. E. J.
Smith and W. M. Kelly started out on
horseback for Nehalem, where they had
some business matters to look aftor,
and thought they would have a pleasant
ride as well. They got both business
and pleasure, rather more of the latter.
After reaching the divide on Necarney
mountain, and having paused awhile to
enjoy the grand view of ocean and valley,,
the descent was- commenced. An eld
resident had carefully described to the
travelers the trail to be followed, but
they found on the south side of tho moun
tain hundreds of sheep traDs. and, s)
the story goes, after deep consultation,
took what appeared to more nearly con
form to the directions given them. Night
came on however, and their destination
seemed as far away as ever.. An old
barn here came In sight and tired men
and beasts sought Its shelter for the
night. There was hwy in the mow, but
no ham and eggs. The horses fared well,
but the riders went suppcrless to bed.
Early In the morning another start wai
made and after some hours Nehalem
was reached. , '
On the return trip tho coast road was
taken through Cannon Beach, S Iver
Cliffs and Seaside, the gentlemen reach
ing Astoria late yesterday afternoon,
none the worse for wear and having en
Joyed a most delightful' ride at this moat
beautiful season. At Elk Creek they
passed Messrs. G. W. Sanborn, Ph 1
Stokes, Herman Prael and party, whi
will leave for Astoria Thursday. This
Is the party who also went out on horse
back over the mountains about ten days
ago for a trip to Tillamook.
' DEAR IN ASTORIA.
Bruin Drinks With the Horses on tho
Hill.
About 8 o'sclock Monday evening, as
one of the teamsters at the reservoir
was about to water a span of mules at
the trough he discovered a monster black
bear quietly drinking at the same place.
The mules and the bear, both b?eam i
frightened and ran in different directions.
The bear took to the pipe line ditch and
ran along In that for a distance, chasej
by Contractor Uehm and several work
men. Not having time to get any fire
arms1 Mr. Bohm proposed to tackle Mr.
Bear hand to hand, but bruin suddenly
took to the brush and was lost to tight
in the tangle.
Mr. Behm says that If any one can
catch the bear he would like to have the
skin to use as a rug in his office.
THE DEPOT SITE.
Now that the real estate men have
Joined hands with the chamber of com
merce In an effort to advance the Inter
ests of the city, the next important mat
ter that would seem to demand the atten
tion ot the people is the location of the
depot.
It Is understood that several meetlngi
of water front property owners have
been held this week looking to some
action for the donation of a suitable
site, but nothing of a definite nature was
accomplished. With construction con
tracts soon to be let there Is little time
to waste In the settlement of so Impor
tant a question. ;
STATE NEWS.
The Tillamook Advocate has the fol
lowing: "The Valley papers arc getting
Into a hot controversy over the merits
and demerits of Hon. Hilnger 'Hermann
as congressman. Every paper that has
a backer with a candidate Is affecting to
think that Mr. Hormann Is not going to
be a strong camlldato this time, but
we opine that when the convention .meets
it will be found that several local1 politi
cians with an ambition to go to congress
have each a few supporters about thtlr
homes, the people of this district are
well satisfied with '.Mr. Herman'B past
efforts and felt confident of further use
fulness on his part in that position. A
silly cry have been raised that 'Her
man has had the place long enough
This might be true from the standpoint
of those who view the public ofllcers as
chances to draw salaries, and to be
given out as favors to our friends or re
wards for campaign work. But when
the true view is taken, that an officer
Is elected on account ot his fitness and
ability and Is expected to render In ser
vices a 'quid pro quo' for his pay, we can
never urge length of faithful service as
n objection against an ofllcial, The
same rule applies In civil service as In
practical business life. No one thinks
of discharging a faithful employe sim
ply because he has held his Job too long.
A merchant whose clerk knows all the
details of his business and works to his
employer's best Interests, does not dis
place him to give a new man a chance.
A farmer does not discharge the faith
ful hand who knows his stock, his lands,
and his entire place thoroughly, to
put an untried man at work. In no de
partment of labor or employment is ex
perience urged against a man excepting
In public service, where experience is
most useful to tho people. A congi Am
man's first term Is taken up In learm f
his business, and his influence at Wash
ington Increases in proportion to bis
terms: of service. In his second term
he can accomplish as much as two men
of equal natural ability; In his third
term as much as three new men, ana
so on. Those- states and districts which
constantly change their representatives
and never heard of in the halls of tne
national legisloture, w1!ille those who
keep good men in congress term after
term, get on Important committees and
Into positions where they can accom
plish much for their constituents and for
their country. We do not send men to
congress for their own good, but to work
for us."
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