K Daily Democrat.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC IHCKET,
Por P.-jtidont OIWVitlCI.EVKI.AXD.oINow York
For Vios PrMMont-U.MS O. TUUKMAN, ol Ohio.
Fjr I'nNhbnIlal Electors
w. R. nll.YKU. of Mnncminty.
W H. EHF1NUKK, ol Multnomah county
E. II. KKll'WOKI'll, ol L'uiatiUs, count).
WHAT BO YOU THINK OK IT ?
Here Is what the republicans say in their
national platform :
"The republican party would effect all
needed reduction of the National revenue
by repealing the taxes on tobacco, which
are an annoyance and burden to agricul
ture, and the tax upon spirits used in the
arts and for mechanical purposes : and by
such revision of the tariR laws as will tend
to check imports of such articles as are
produced by our people, the production of
which gives employment to our labor, and
release from import duties those articles of
foreign production (except luxuries) the
like of which cannot be produced at home.
If there shall still remain a larger revenue
than is requisite for the wants of the Gov
ernment, we favor the entire repeal of in
ternal taxes rather than the surrender of
any part of our protective system."
From the above we sec that the first
thing the republicans would do to reduce
the surplus would be to repeal the tax on
tobacco. Next they would repeal the tax
on spirits used in the arts and for mechan
ical purposes. So far, there is no benefit to
the farmer, the mechanic and the laboring
man by this reduction. Now, mark. The
republicans then say they would further
reduce the surplus "by such revision of the
tariff laws as will tend to check imports of
stich articles as are produced by our peo
ple, the production of which gives employ
ment to our labor." Now, then, let us
analyize this and get its meaning. Woolen
goods are imported into this country in
large quantities $44,000,000 worth last
year. Woolen goods are produced by our
own people, and the production of them
gives employment to our labor. As to this
class of goods the republicans 6ay they
would so revise the tariff laws as to check
their importation. In order to check their
importation they would have to increase the
duties on woolen goods. This is the only
construction that can be placed on the plat
form. By -the same parity of. reasoning
they will have to Increase their duty on
nearly all other protected articles, because
to "revise" the tariff by reducing the duty
would in no manner check the imports. So
there is positively no pledge in the repub
lican platform to reduce any tariff duty ex
cept upon articles "the like of which cn
not be produced at home." Is there any
possible benefit to accrue to the farmer and
the laboring man by pursuing this policy f
None, whatever. On the contrary the
proposition is to Increase the buiden of
taxation on nearly every one of the neces
saries of life. Now,then if all this process
does not result i a sufficient reduction of
the surplus, what will the republicans then
do ? Let the platform answer."If there shall
still remain a larger reyenue than is re.
qulsite for the wants of the government, we
favor the entire repeal of internal taxes
rather than the surrender of any part of our
protective system." Now, what are "in
ternal taxes ?" Internal taxes are the taxes
laid on tobacco, whisky and oleomargarine
produced and manufactured in this coun
try. .Therefore the republicans pledge
themselves in their platform that rather
than surrendei any part of the protective
duties now imposed by law, they would re
peal all the internal tax on whisky, tobacco
and bogus butter. The present duty on
jute sacks is a part of "our protective sys
tem." But the republicans are pledged to
give the farmer free whisky, free tobacco
and free bogus butter before they would
remove the duty from jute sacks. The du
ty on salt and lumber is a part of "our pro
tectlve system," and yet the republicans
would make whisky, tobacco and olcomar.
garine free before they would remeve any
part of the duty on these articles. The
duty on wagon hubs, posts, wagon blocks,
staves, pickets and palings, shingles, clap
boards, hemp, manila, casks, barrets, Utln,
sugar, honey, mackerel, herring, thread,
cotton cloths, clothing, blankets, shawls,
women and children's woolen dress goods,
cloaks, dolmans, carpets, britt'.es, bladders,
blacking, brooms, brushes,buttons, candles,
clocks, coal, combs.corks, friction or lucifer
matches, gloves, grease, grind stones, gun
wads, human hair,hats, India rubber boots,
inks, leather, lime, marble of all klnds.pen
cls, teeth, umbrellas, etc,, etc., is a part of
our protective system and the republicans
would give us free tobacco, free whisky and
free bogus butter before they would sur
render any part of the duty now imposed
on the foregoing articles. We have given
a fair and faithful construction of the plank
of the republican platform above quoted,
and challenge any one to show wherein
we have not done so. It will not be suffi
cient to simply make a mere formal denial,
as has often been done. Let the objector
thow wherein we have not fairly Interpret
ed It. On the other hand, the democrats
would reduce the duty on these necessaries
of life mentioned abovc.before they would
consent to remove the tax from whisky.
The latest monpoly trust is one in jute
bagging, of which the United States con
sumes 5o,ooo,oooyards per year. The price
of the bagging has been put up from 7 to 11
cents, although there has been no rise in
the cost of raw jute. There win never uc
any relief from the oppression of trusts un
til monopoly tariff is overthrown, juic
bagging enjoys the advantage of being a
highly protected article, and It tlieretore
affords a ready subject for trust combinations.
Georee W. Clarkson, an educated color
ed Republican of Cleveland, Ohio, supports
President Cleveland because the tree wnis
ky platform, he writes the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, "makes me question, as 1 never be
fore questioned, the sincerity of the Repub
lican party 8 profession of love tor the cot
ored men of the South. They could not
do the race agreater injury. My people
New Orleans and in the South generally
have no enemy except whisky."
The Rosburg Review Is doing faithful
work in disseminating the doctrines of the
true faith. It makes this pointed remark
"Illinois Democrats have placed the name
of the largest prison contract laborer in the
state at the head of the Cleveland and Thur
man electoral ticket. I Ionest laboring men
must be immensely pleased at this delicate
intimation of Democratic interest.
The Portland World says ;
"The Albany Democrat has enteredup-
on its twenty-fourth year. The Democrat
gives every evidence of deserved prosperi
ty. It has been a power for good, not only
in L.inn county, out mrougnuui wc oww.
The World wishes it increasing prosperity
The Valley Record says : "The Phila
delphia Press which has howled its ribs
loose against reducing taxes to get rid of
the surplus, now 6ays: "If Congress does
nothing to relieve the surplus there will be
a financial pinch when fall trade opens,
Mr. Cleveland saw that last December."
The democratic state ticket of Alabama
was elected the other day by 100,000 major
Ity. Democrats carried 55 of the 66 coun
ties. ,
If the Republicans should succeed in
making whisky free thev would not only
tippe canoe, but they would sink the old
shell.
0, K. Paint Shop.
House and Carriage Painters,
Decorators and Paper Hangers.
Piano Varnishing.
All work guaranteed,
VASSALLO & SALTMARSH.
MACHINE OILS.
The best varieties of machine - oils to be
had are kept by Stewart & Sox, especially
iBemnasinu nave oeen tnorougmy cesieu
oy tne tiinn county farmers, trices guar-
anteea.
THRESHERS AND ENGINES.
The celebrate J engines, separators and
saw mills manufactured by Russell fc Co.
of Massillon, Ohio, are now so J by us.
They are fast taking the lead in the
Valley and invariably give satisfaction
Stbwart A Rox.
WANTED.
To rent by two experienced farm en 800 or 400 acres
rorwneai wim teams ana arm implements and seed
i urn iinea. ritase state terms. Aaureaa
G. M. Gill RETT,
847 S Front St., Portland, Oregon.
BINDERS AND MOWERS.
Farmers, remember that we this year
nave me usDorne meet frame mnaers
and Mowers, the strongest, MKhest run
ning, and best made machine in the
market. We can give you just as good
terms as anyone, and probably a little
better ; at any rate come and sea us be
rore yon bay.
Stewart ft Sox,
HARVESTING SUPPLIES,
Before you start your mower, binder or
threshing outfit come to our store and get
vour tunlies. We keen almost invthlnv
yen will need, and at prices you will be
saiianea wua.
Stewart A 8ox,
BINDING TWINE.
We start In this season with 60,000
uuuuub ui BUEKHuieiy pure manuia Dind
Ins twine, which we will sell at as low a
nrlrM a a Ih niiatllt- nf ik -u.,4. ...til ..i
r-. .-v Hiivj luw sjio run
mlt. There is very little of the pure in
tbe market, and a great deal of poor twine
Is being offered at low prices. We would
w gmu wuii your oruern lor ine Dpst
Stewart dc Sox.
Notice of Final Settlement.
Notioe is hereby triven that the nn,W
signed, administrator of the estate of Sam
uel 1 . Hams, deceased, has hied hi. tin.!
account with the clerk of the county court
fne l.inn4 nnnnt (nnw . 1 ...
ft"" vuunty
court has fixed the
Slh Day mt September, ISM,
AttSehourof one o'clock P. M.. of ssU iU
i. K . i. : . . i . i . . -
iw itnmt uuj.ivu. w kilt liuai SCCODOC llaoy
ar.d to sottle said estate. '
J. H. Peirv,
Administrator.
Notice of Removal.
I take pleasure in announcing that I have re
moved my old Store
v TO MY HEW BUILDING,
On the coiner of First and Broadalbin Streets.
Thanking my customers for the liberal patron'
age they have bestowed on me in tho past I trust
that with
INCREASED FACILITIES
and a large experience I may merit a continu
ance of it in the future.
Samuel E. Young.
THE PLACE.
all means call on
arker Brothers, .
Successors to Sot Fat, 'or your
Groceries,
Produce, Baked Goods, Etc., Etc.
Their goods are the best and thtlr prices
reasonable.
FOR SALE.
At very low rates.
Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Posts,
Pickets, Fence Trimmings,
Sash, Doors and Blinds.
Hall frr rtrltAa at vnrtl nn flth SL. 2M
eastoCO. AC. switcn.
W. W, CR0WDER.
CHEAPEST AND BEST
FENCE MADE.
The Shelleherger Combination Fence
It is as strong as plank fencing,
It will last three times as long.
It does not Injure stock, being as visible
asplank.
It protects all your crops from all stock
bred upon a farm.
It is dog proof, protecting sheep from
dogs and wolves.
It is endorsed bv 200.000 or tbe best
farmers In the West, si fully filling every
olalm we make for it.
It will turn a r'ar. bull, horse, bog. calf.
sheep deg or hau -grown fowl.
It will save every farmer $140.00 a mile
on every mile of fence he builds.
It is the strongest, cheapest, most dura
ble, and perfect farm fence on earth.
It forma the most Derfeot combination
of two materials, making them Inseparable
and equally durable, combining as it
does, the neatness and elegance of Iron
with the strenath and durability of steel.
(Planed and painted, It makes a fine feuoe
or me city.;
Prlee, aly 50c. to 65e. per rod.
FRANK SIKES,
AltwhIL
Buk ofStiwart A Sox's,' Albany, Orgon
BARGAINS!
' First-class goods at bottom prioes is what the public wants. These I have
at my store in this city. Bought at Bankrupt sales I can sell my stock of
General Merchandise
consisting of dress goods, gents furnishing goods, clothing, etc.,
AT COST.
My 5, 10, 15 and 25 cent counters also contain many articles worth ex t attain j
Cash or goods will be paid for all kinds of country produce.
G. W. SDIPSOiV,
Albany, Oregc.
JULIUS JOSEPH,
Manufacturer of Choice Cigars
-AND DEALER IN-
FINE IMPORTED AND KEY WEST
C.gars,Plugann-Smoklng Tobaccos, Meerschaum and Briar Pipes, ,nd . fall
line of Smokers' ArUsles, Also dealer!
CALIFORNIA AND TROPICAL FRUITS,
Next door to Burkhan A Keeney ' Albany, Oregon,
F08HAY & MASON,
vigukui am ami
Druggists and Booksellers,
Agents for John B. Alden's nubllcatlana.
which we sell at publisher's prioes with
sostageadisd.
ALBANY, OltEGOIT.
JOHN BRICCS,
FLORIST,
ALBANY OREC
Rosea a Specialtv.
Cemetery lota planted and attended to