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About Daily evening Albany democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-1888 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1888)
itMr1 v,'"-'-"-- tt .tjstw man DatEy Uemocvnt, T3S VOTS IN "WOOL STATFS. Ohio, California and Texas are the three largest v.ool gracing elates In the Union. It w&s the th?.t oi the wool growers as MciatlcK oi O'. io and California especially that the;' would turn thousands of voters against tl. e democratic party on account of its tariff views. These are the states then In whlc'n, if ar.y.vhere, we ought to look for republic c gainc by reason of the dem ocratic demand f r free wool. But what Is theccmplexicxi of the returns from these states ? The returns from Texas are unim portant In any case, the democratic major ity being si large, and are an present in sufficient to base a comparison upon ; but in Ohio and California, strange as it must appear to the h'jh tariff mind, the demo crats have actually gained votes. In Ohio Mr. Blaine's plurality four years ago was 31,802. This year Mr. Harrison's plurality is less than 20,000. In California Blaine had 13,133 plurality, but Harrison's plural ity is but little over Sooo. So much for the wool growing states. Let us now glance at the cities and states where wool manufacturing is an important branch of Industry. Probably Rhode Is land is the most important centre of this industry. What ds we find here ? In the city of Providence Blaine had 1,804 plural ity ; Harrison has now only 4SS. In Paw tucket Blaine had 451 ; Harrison has 266. In the whole stale Blaine had 6,639 i Har rison has 4.427. New Hampshire is also extensively en gaged in wool manufacturing. In Man chester, the largest manufacturing town, Blaine had 587 plurality ; Harrison now has 391. In the whole state Blaine had 4,066 ; Harrison has 2,28. The city of Philadelphia is probably the largest wool manufacturing centre in the whole country. Here Mr. Blaine had 30, 000 plurality fouryears ago ; now Mr.Har rison has 18,065. Norwich, Connecticut another important wool manufacturing point. In that city Blaine had 431 plural ity, Harrison has 99. In Waterbury Cleve land had 491 in 18S4 his plurality is now increased to 749. In Bridgeport his plural ity of 576 is increased to 678. In Meriden his plurality of 54 rises now to 341. Throughout Connecticut.as a general rule, the democrats have gained in the manu facturing towns and lost in the rural dis tricts. They have gained where there was opportunity for discussion and the ming ling together of people and comparison of views. Now, these results cannot be due to chance. They show incontestably that instead of being injured by the demand for free wool, the democrats gained in both di rections '; they gained alike In the wool growing and in the wool manufacturing districts. The proof stands before us clear and distinct that wool in national politics has been all these y ears,ever since the scan dalous tariff of 1867 was passed,a false light, a jack-o' lantern, frightening both parties without rhyme or reason. We said at the beginning of the contest that the National Wool Growers' Association was a shell and a myth so far as votes were concerned. We quoted as evidence of this fact the testimony of Mr, John Q. Smith of Oak land, Ohio, himself one of the large wool growers of the state, but a man of enlight enment, who knows that tariffs do not ben efit wool growers. Testimony to show that wool tariffs are harmful to manufacturers and operatives was produced abundantly in the campaign, and now the returns prove that both manufacturers and operatives know this to be true. DOH'T CPT TUSH . It Is q uletly whispered about that there Is a scheme being concocted to get the legislature to buy the canal and locks at Oregon City. It is said there will be a greater paid lobby at Salem this winter than has ever been known in the history of the State. Is it necessary to raution members against the folly of Investing hundreds of thousands of dollars of the peoples, moneyjln this scheme? Don't buy them. The Statesman says that three months ago the democrats could not tell the differ ence between the tariff and the binomial theorem. The republicans can't yet. The republican party would have run just as well if It had advocated that the square of the sum of two quantities is the difference of their squares. Leader. It is said that M. Quay, Chairman of the national republican committee Insists. that John Wanamaker the great merchant prince of Philadelphia must be made Sec retary of the Treasury under Harrison and gives as the all sufficient reason that he contributed more money to the campaign than any other man. This kind of fitness may suit the republican managers, but it will not meet the approval of the people. By the way is not Wanamaker an import er of foreign merchandise, and does not that disqualify him to act as Secretary of the Treasury? James G. Blaine is pre-eminently the leader of the Republican part ,and as such should be recognized by President Harri son. Bring leaders to the front and let the monopolies enjoy the fruits of their vic tory. Umpqua Herald. Ourcotemporarv W. F, Benjamin has suddely changed to a "British free trader." He now advocates put ting sugar on the free list. O, how sweet free trade must be to him. Review. Clothing A large and complete 11 n gents' clothing and furnishing goods at .. B. Mcllwain's. In the clothing depart ment he has a large line of pants, regular value, $5, which he win sell during the coming week for $.1.50. Monteith ll Seitenbaeh's great olosing sale will enable all to buy any line of goods fully 50percnt. less than any other store in the valley. Removal. Misses E. & C. Howard have moved their millinery store into rooms in the Pearce block over J. J. Dubruillcs harness shop, where they invite old and new customers to call on them. Be Thankful. Leave your orders at Sloan & East's for turkeys and fowls gen. erally for Thanksgiving. Try our mincemeat in glass, its fine. Wallace & Thokso.v, Wide Indigo Prints. A large invoice of the above goods has been received, and will be sold at reduced prices. They are de sirable patterns and are a bargain. Samuel E. Young. If yon want a clean and fine smoke ask for J. Joseph's bomt made white labor cigars. For sale by most cigar dealers and at J Joseph's f actory. We Want, Your butter and eggs and will pay you either cash or trade for it. Brownell & Stanard. Superior. That is the name of the stove at G. W, Smith's attracting so much attention. It is a splendid cook stove. A fine Jineof holiday goods for our crock ery department and marked very low in price Wallace & Thompson. Boots and Shoes. Call at A. B. Mc Ilwain's and see the ladles' kid and pebble goat shoe, for $ 1.5a, former price $2.50 A Democrat man has seen the shoe and can pronounce it a remarkably cheap shoe for the former price. NOTICE. A stock holders meeting of the Masonic Building Association will be held at the Masonio Hall in Albany, Oregon, Saturday night Nov. 24th, 188, at the hour of 7 o'clock, p. in. sharp, for the purpose of elect ing directors aad to transact such othsr business as may come before the meeting. All stock-holders, Masons and others inter ested are requested to attend. By order of corporators of Masoaio Build ing Association. c 3 0 rn CO c nj z O O CO z CO - - a ""'-"TTnriTrniMrTrr CLOTHING For Fall and Winter . FALL ANNOUNCEMENT. In making my announcement for the Fall I beg to cull attention to the Following Departments: DRY COODS In tb" department roy Bloo,t is """'""Ity !vaaud ooaiplete. Dress good la a'l the Iejdin3 slylsa ; fcood shade3 for FjII sidf Wiuter.goods seleoted from the beat Eastern aid Fo-913 a lupocUtmi. i 11a lato it novel ties in trimmings and buttons, eh.w)s, b'aatce';3, some olira gojd Tiluej la white blankets, table linens, towels, elo. CARPETS enla'gea Momties tor smw.ng oir,e.i on uiou mo to niaae large pmcnabtss 10 iuib ueparsmenw iw ouun iuis"ta t low piices, some choice pattarna ia Bsdy Brussels and Tapsstries. I am making carpets a le: dioj branch of my bus'ese:. BOOTS AND SHOES I cirry the larost line of Boots and Shoes in the city and have paid speoial atltntioa to getting the goodr beBt suited to Ibis trad and I can Bhow a fine line of goods. I keep in siotl the best niakei in the country, and bav6 endeavored to get a line of 'ow price goods that I can guar antee to giye satisfaction. Anything in Boots, Shoes or Rubt?n for men, wo men and child-en can be found in this department. It is in fact a shoe store oi itself, GROCERIES 1 am giving special attntion to keeping a fu'l line of Staple Fancy Groceries, uncolored teas.roastsd and gwnd cofieej, earned fiuits, the latest specialties in breakfast goo is eto.,,c3n all be found in this department. Pure, fresh goods and good value for money is my aim. I would especially call the attenticn of pa -ties laying in their.Fall supplies to my large stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS ! 1 am better, prepared than ever I to meet their wants. In all de partments I am prepared to meet the Growing Demands of Linn County, -AT- L. E. BLAIN'S. Rubber Coats and Boots, Shoes, OVERCOATS, Fine Assortment, Pea Jackets-Chinchilla, Astrachan Full Line of Duck Suitings, ALL GRADES WOOLEN OVER SHIRTS Big Stock Cardigan Jackets, HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR. Winter Gloves and Mittens ALL WEIGHTS LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES. UMBRELLAS, HATS, ETC. Last but not least a large stock of CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS -AND THE- City of Albany, And ask a thorough inspection of my stock. Samuel E. Young. BARGAINS ! First-class goods at bottom prices ia waat the publio wants. These I have atjmy store in this city Bought at Bankrupt sales I can sell my stock af General Merchanise consisting of dress'goods, gentsfurnishing goods, clothing, etc., AT COST- cent counters all contain many articles worth examining Cash or goods will be paid.forjall kinds of country produce. G. W SIMPSON, Albany, Oregca. WILL BROS, Sealers In all the latest Improved Pianos Orgaca, Sewing; Maohlnes, Guns. Also a full line of warranted Razors, Butcher and Pocket Kniye?, The best kind of sewing machine oil, needles and extras, for all maohlnes. All repairing neatly and reasonably done. DR. G. WATSON MASTON Physician and Surgeon. Office opposite the Democrat Offloe. STOCKMEN AND FARMERS READ I hereby certify that Dr. I, N. Woodle haa successfully operated on my rldgling horse, ISAA.0 HAYS. For further reference in regard to ridg ing inquire of Wm. Peterson, Dare Pe terson, Lebanon 1 John Hardman, Alfred , Wolverton, Albany i Sam Gaines, Solo Wm. Foster. Prinevllle. I practice veter. inary medicine in Albany and country surreunding. Office and residence comer 6th and Washington Sis. 1. N. WOODLE, Veterinary Surgeon,